Charging | Xantrex Technology 600HD guide

Troubleshooting Reference

Table 5-1Troubleshooting reference

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution

Measured AC	Use of an	The modified sine wave (MSW)
output voltage	average-reading AC	output of the XPower Powerpack
is too low.	voltmeter to read	requires a true RMS reading meter,
	output voltage.	such as the Fluke 87 series, for
		accurate measurement.
	Battery is almost fully	Press display function button to
	discharged.	verify battery status and recharge the
		XPower Powerpack as necessary.
		“Battery Charge %” reading on the
		digital display is only accurate when
		the XPower Powerpack has been
		disconnected from all appliances and
		all charging sources for 15 minutes.

Charging	No AC power at the	Ensure power is available at the AC
Status light is	AC wall outlet.	wall outlet.
OFF when AC
charger is	AC charger is faulty.	Replace the AC charger.
connected

Green	Battery charge (%)	Unplug the charging sources and any
Charging	reading on digital	appliances and let the XPower
Status light is	display is only	Powerpack rest for 15 minutes to
flashing	accurate when the	obtain an accurate reading.
(indicating	XPower Powerpack
recharging)	has been disconnected
and battery	from all appliances
charge (%)	and all charging
does not turn	sources for 15
on.	minutes.

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Xantrex Technology 600HD manual Charging

Contents

XPower Powerpack 600HD Owner’s Guide XPower Powerpack 600HD Date and Revision Conventions Used Purpose Related Information Important Safety Instructions Safety Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Viii Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceSpecifications Introduction About the XPower Powerpack 600HDComprehensive Protection Automatic overload Jump-Start Cables Safety Feature Low Battery Protection Materials List Features Front Panel Features XPower Powerpack 600HD FeaturesFeature Description Front Panel Detail Control Panel Operation Required How to Condition Required Action Charging Status Radio and Clock Features AM/FM Radio with Digital Alarm Clock Radio and Clock Operation Left Side View DC Power Socket can Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables Accessories Operating Conditions and Guidelines Operation Choosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Recharging with the AC Charger Using XPower Powerpack 600HD for the First TimeTo recharge with the AC Charger Operating AC Appliances Using the LightUnderstanding AC Appliances Run Time on Typical AC Appliances AC-powered Products Watts a Run time hours b Trouble Appliances To operate an AC appliance Operating an AC Appliance DC Appliance Watts a Run Time Hours b Operating 12 V DC Appliances To operate a 12 V DC appliance To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Connecting to an External Battery Using the RadioPower Draw Listening to the AM Band Connecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Battery Maintenance Maintenance Function button Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery Recharging with the AC Charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Recharging the XPower Powerpack 600HD Battery Recharging From a Solar Panel Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet 1Typical DC Coaxial Connector Connection To wire the coaxial DC connector Replacing the External Fuse Replacing the Incandescent LightTo replace the light bulb To replace the external fuse Common Problems TroubleshootingBuzz in Audio Equipment Television Interference Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference Green Charging Status light is Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies Page Electrical Specifications SpecificationsDC Section Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power Section Accessories Physical SpecificationsRadio Page Warranty Warranty and Return Information Warranty and Return Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization Policy Out of Warranty Service Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System 975-0213-01-01 REV. a