Xantrex Technology 1200, 1750 Note, (one way), Fuse Size, Cable length:, Maximum Battery, Minimum Cable Size, Battery to inverter, RV1(Recreational Vehicle) and Marine2

Designing Your Installation

Calculating Size of DC Input Cables for XPower 1200 Plus

Refer to Table 3-1to plan the DC input cabling for your particular application:

•Keep all cables as short as possible, and ensure that each cable between the inverter and the battery is no longer than 5 feet (1.5 m).

•Do not use aluminum cable. It has about 1/3 more resistance than copper cable of the same size, and it is difficult to make good, low- resistance connections to aluminum wire.

•Xantrex recommends that you use oil resistant cable.

Table 3-1 Recommended DC Input Wire Sizes & Lengths: XPower 1200 Plus

	RV1(Recreational Vehicle) and Marine2
Cable length:
Battery to inverter		Maximum Battery
(one way)	Minimum Cable Size	Fuse Size
2 feet (0.6 m)	No. 2 AWG	150 Adc
4 feet (1.2 m)	No. 2 AWG	150 Adc
5 feet (1.5 m)	No. 2 AWG	150 Adc

Note: Never use a cable longer than 5 feet (1.5 m) with the XPower 1200 Plus. Appropriately sized cable can be bought at a welding supply house or a marine supply store.

1.Based on US National Electrical Code NFPA70, Article 551 and Table 310- 17, 90C cables located outside of engine spaces.

2.Based on ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) Recommended Practice E-9, Table IV, 75C cables located outside of engine spaces, maximum 3% volt- age drop.

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