Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R Recharging From a Solar Panel, To recharge with a solar panel

Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

Recharging From a Solar Panel

Small, unregulated 12-volt solar panels can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the AC Charger Input Socket on the back of the unit. The solar panels must be rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 amps (or 30 watts) maximum.

Some panels may already come with the appropriate hardware. If not, you will need to purchase a standard

2.5mm x 5.5 mm (0.10" x 0.217") ID DC Coaxial Connector (barrel type) to mate with the AC Charger Input Socket.

To connect the solar panel to the DC Coaxial Connector:

1.Connect the solar panel’s red positive (+) wire to the coaxial plug’s inner contact.

2.Connect the solar panel’s black negative (–) wire to the plug’s outer contact.

To recharge with a solar panel:

1.Connect the solar panel to the AC Input Socket on the back of the unit.

2.Place the solar panel in direct sunlight.

It takes about 10 hours in direct sunlight to recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 2.5-amp solar panel.

Additional Hardware Required*:

(*Might come with PV array. Does not come with XPower Powerpack.)

Standard 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm (0.10" x 0.217")

ID DC Coaxial Connector (barrel type)

≈ 10 hours charge time.

12-volt Solar Panel (Unregulated)

Back 2.5 amps or 30 watts Maximum

Figure 3-4Charging with a Solar Panel

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