Recharging From a Solar Panel | Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R

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

Contents

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