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Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual Charging Devices via the USB Port, Low Battery Alarm

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Operation

Charging Devices via the USB Port

1. Press and hold the DC/USB button for one second to activate the USB port.

2. Check the state-of-charge to ensure
the battery is fully charged.	1.
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3. Plug the USB device using a USB cable (not supplied) to the USB port on the side of the unit.

4. Unplug the USB device when fully charged.

5. Press and hold the DC/USB button again to deactivate the DC socket.

Note: Recharge the Powerpack as soon as battery level dips below normal.

Figure 3-8Charging USB Devices

Low Battery Alarm

While in use, when the battery reaches 11 Vdc, the Low-Battery Alarm will sound and display an error code indicating that battery is low and the unit is about to be shutdown to prevent battery damage.

When the battery reaches 10.5 Vdc, the unit will automatically disconnect power to the USB outlet.

If the alarm sounds, disconnect any loads that may be in use and recharge the unit as soon as possible.

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Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual Charging Devices via the USB Port, Low Battery Alarm

Contents

Owner’s Guide XPower Powerpack SolarAbout Xantrex TrademarksNotice of Copyright Exclusion for DocumentationAbout This Guide PurposeConventions Used 975-0328-01-01 Related InformationAbout This Guide Important Safety Instructions Warnings and CautionsWARNING Limitations on Use WARNING Shock hazard. Keep away from childrenWARNING Explosion hazard WARNING Heated surfacePrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances First Aid IF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS EYESIF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS SKIN Contents 2 Features1 Introduction 3 Operation4 Maintenance 5 Troubleshooting A SpecificationsWarranty and Return Information ContentsPage Tables Page Figures Page About the Powerpack Solar 1 IntroductionComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadLow Battery Protection Overheating2 Features ContentsPowerpack Solar 400 Features Front and Side PanelsFigure 2-2 Front and Side Panels FeatureControl Panel and Display Control Panel and DisplayFeature C-, then Battery charge capacity status as LoPower Socket Side Panel Figure 2-4 Power SocketsFeature DC Input/Output Power Socket DC SocketSolar Panel Components Solar Panel ComponentFeature DescriptionAccessories Figure 2-7 AccessoriesBackside Panel Backside PanelWARNING Limitations on Use 3 OperationOperating Conditions and Guidelines Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gases Choosing a LocationWARNING Fire or explosion Recharging the Powerpack Solar 400 Battery Important Charge Before UsePowerpack Solar 400 AC Charging Feature Charging with the AC ChargerFigure 3-1 Charging with AC Power Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable WARNING Fire and explosion hazard975-0328-01-01 Figure 3-2 Charging with DC PowerRecharging the Powerpack Solar 400 Battery WARNING Fire and explosion hazard Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc OutletRefer to the Owner’s Guide accompanying your generator for detailed instructions on connecting the generator to a unit like the Powerpack Solar Recharging From the Solar Panel To reconnect the solar panel to the unitCAUTION Risk of Equipment Damage To recharge with a solar panelChecking Battery and AC Status Interpreting Display CodesOperation RequiredRequired How toRequired RequiredHow to ConditionAC Appliances Important Know the size of the loadsLow-Battery Alarm Operating AC AppliancesTrouble Appliances Overload ProtectionHigh Surge Appliances 12 Vdc Appliances Important Know the size of the loadsOperating DC Appliances Figure 3-7 Operating DC AppliancesLow-Battery Alarm Overload ProtectionUSB Devices Table 3-3 Typical USB Devices and Charge TimesLow Battery Alarm Charging Devices via the USB PortUsing the LED Lamps Low Battery AlarmUsing the Back Stand Figure 3-10 Back Stand4 Maintenance Solar Panel MaintenanceBattery Maintenance WARNING Shock hazardBattery Life Recycling975-0328-01-01 Battery MaintenanceThe following website provides additional recycling information Page 5 Troubleshooting Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Television InterferenceTroubleshooting Reference WARNING Electric shock hazardProblem SolutionTroubleshooting Reference Possible CauseTable 5-1 Troubleshooting reference ProblemSolution battery run times, see the BatteryDisplay Error Codes ProblemSolution Possible CausePage AC Power Section A SpecificationsElectrical Specifications USB Section DC Power SectionInternal Battery Section Solar Panel Section Physical SpecificationsAccessories Page Warranty and Return Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductWarranty and Return 975-0328-01-01Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureExclusions Warranty and Return975-0328-01-01 Out of Warranty ServiceWarranty and Return Information About Your System