Date and Revision | Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R specification

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 2.5 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

Xpower™ Powerpack 400 Plus and 400 R Owner’s Guide © August 2006 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.

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Date and Revision

August 2006 Revision C

Part Number

975-0162-01-01

Product Numbers

XPower Powerpack 400 Plus (FGA) 852-1900

XPower Powerpack 400 R (FGA) 852-1900-01

Contact Information

Telephone:	1 800 670 0707	(toll free North America)
	1 360 925 5097	(direct)
Fax:	1 800 994 7828	(toll free North America)
	1 360 925 5143	(direct)
Email:	customerservice@xantrex.com
Web:	www.xantrex.com

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Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R manual Date and Revision

Contents

Powerpack 400 R Owner’s Guide Date and Revision Purpose Conventions Used References to XPower Powerpack Related Information Important Safety Instructions Figure i Basic Safety Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0162-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Operation Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Xii Figures Xiv Comprehensive Protection About the XPower PowerpackIntroduction Automatic Overload Overheating Low Battery ProtectionJump-Start Cables Safety Fuse Features Contents XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Feature Description DC Power Socket can Storage Compartment Compressor Nozzle Adaptor compartment Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R only Back Panel Radio Enlargement 5Air Compressor Features Air Compressor Light ON/OFF Switch 400 Plus Light ON/OFF/Pulse Switch 400R Emergency Light and Jump-Start Port Accessories 7Accessories and Accessory Bag Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Choosing a Location Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Charging with the AC Charger 2Charging with AC Power Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable 3Charging with DC Power Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet Recharging From a Solar Panel To recharge with a solar panel Checking the State-of-Charge 5Checking the State-of-Charge AC Appliances AC Appliance Watts a Hours b Low-Battery Alarm Operating AC Appliances Overload Protection Vdc Appliances Vdc Appliance Watts a Hours b Operating DC Appliances 7Operating AC Appliances Required How to Condition Action Control Panel Operation Charging Status Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Using the Emergency Light 10Emergency Light 11Using the Emergency Light Using the Air Compressor 12XPower Powerpack Air Compressor Over-Temperature Safety Protection To use a Nozzle Adapter Bicycle Tires Inflating TiresTires Other Inflatables To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating Small Sports Equipment To inflate small sports equipment Listening to the AM Band Power DrawRadio Features Required How to Condition Required Action Radio Operation Connecting to an External Battery 18Basic Jump-start Cable Safety 19Connecting the XPower Powerpack to an External Battery Maintenance Battery Maintenance Replacing the Internal Battery Battery Life Obtaining a Replacement Battery Battery Capacity Ah Battery Replacement Procedure Fasteners Replacing the Incandescent Light To replace a light bulb Replacing the External Fuse To replace the external fuse Recycling Maintenance 975-0162-01-01 DC Section SpecificationsElectrical Specifications AC Power Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System Air Compressor Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R onlyAccessories Physical Specifications XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400 R Buzz in Audio Equipment TroubleshootingCommon Problems Television Interference Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution 1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference Warranty and Return Warranty Disclaimer Product Return Material Authorization Policy Exclusions Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date WA-6