Xantrex Technology XM 1800, XM 1000 specification

Designing Your Installation

FROM ALTERNATOR

CHARGER

BATTERY ISOLATOR

TO VEHICLE

GROUND TO

VEHICLEVEHICLE CHASSIS STARTING

BATTERY

ALL	1
OFF	2
OFF

TO DC LOADS

FUSE OR

CIRCUIT

BREAKERDEEP-CYCLE BATTERY

BATTERY SELECTOR

SWITCH

DEEP-CYCLE

BATTERY

FUSE OR

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

FUSE OR
CIRCUIT
BREAKER	DEEP-CYCLE
	BATTERY

GROUND TO

VEHICLE CHASSIS

DEEP-CYCLE

BATTERY

FUSE OR

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

ALL	1	DISCONNECT/
		DISCONNECT/
		BATTERY SELECTOR
OFF	2 SWITCH

GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS

Figure 3-2DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads

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Xantrex Technology XM 1800, XM 1000 manual 2DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads

Contents

Xantrex PRO Inverter XM 1000 and XM Xantrex PRO Inverter Owner’s Guide Date and Revision Scope About This GuidePurpose Audience Conventions Used Related Information Important Safety Instructions Explosive Gas Precautions Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Troubleshooting Operation Battery Types SpecificationsAlternators and Charging Systems Xii Quality Power Introduction Low battery voltage shutdown Shuts the XM 1800 down Comprehensive Protection Features Materials List Front Panel Side View Rear Panel Page Installation Designing Your Installation 1DC Input Configuration for Normal Loads 2DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads Calculating Battery Requirements Installation CodesChoosing an Effective Charging System XM 1800 must only be installed in a location that is Choosing an Appropriate Location Calculating Cable Sizes Calculating Size of DC Input Cables Sizing the Chassis Ground Cable Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size To select the correct fuse type and size Safety Instructions Installing the XMInstallation Tools and Materials Installation Mounting the Inverter Overview of Installation StepsTo mount the XM Connecting the Chassis Ground Grounding Locations Chassis Ground Stud To connect the cable to the chassis ground stud AC Wiring 3Required AC wire size vs. required breaker rating Connecting AC Input 5XM 1800 AC Wiring Compartment Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit Make Model To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring AC Wiring 6AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel 7AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel Connecting the DC Cables To connect the DC cables Connecting the DC Cables Testing in Invert Mode Testing Your InstallationTo test the XM 1800 in invert mode Testing in Shore Power Mode To test the XM 1800 in shore power mode Installing the Remote Panel To install the remote panel in another location Installing the Remote Panel Page Operation Feature Front Panel Operation Operating in Inverter Mode Operating in Shore Power ModeTurning the Inverter On and Off Turning the Inverter Off When Not Used Checking Battery StatusChecking Output Power Operating Several Loads at Once Operating Limits Power OutputInput Voltage High Surge Loads Inverter LoadsOverload Conditions Trouble Loads XM 1800 Unit Over-temperature ConditionsRoutine Maintenance BatteriesPage Troubleshooting Buzz in Audio Equipment Common ProblemsUnderstanding Fault Codes Television Reception 1Fault Codes Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting Reference Page Specifications Electrical Performance Physical Specifications Mounting Dimensions Figure A-1XM 1800 Mounting Dimensions Figure A-2XM 1000 Mounting Dimensions Battery Types Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery Size Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Battery Sizing Example Estimating Battery RequirementsTo determine how much battery capacity you need Battery Sizing Worksheet Two Separate Battery Banks Using Multiple BatteriesTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Battery Tips Following table Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements Using a High-Output Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorUsing a Multi-stage Alternator Regulator Charging With an Engine Alternator Charging From AC Power Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Warranty and Return Information Warranty Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System