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by Xantrex PRO Inverter XM 1000 and XM 1800 Owner's Guide 975-0263-01-01 REV . C Printed in China t 1-800-670-0707 (toll-free in North America) 1-360-925-5097 (direct) f 1-360-925-5143 (direct) e CustomerService@xantrex.
Xantrex PRO Inverter Owner’s Guide Xantrex_PRO1800.book Page i Tu esday, April 24, 2007 11: 33 AM.
About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-le ading supplier of advanced power electroni cs and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility -scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applicati ons in bo th grid-connected and st and-alone systems.
iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, and maintaining the Xantrex PRO Inverter (XM 1800 and XM 1000).
About T his Guide iv 975-0263-01-01 Conventions Used The following co nventions are used in this guide. Related Information Y ou can find more information about Xantrex T echnology Inc.
v Important Safety Instructions 1. Before installing and using the Xantrex PRO Inverter (XM 1800 or XM 1000), read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inverter , the batteries , and all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expo se the Xantrex PRO Inverter to rain, snow , or spray .
Safety vi 975-0263-01-01 Explosive Gas Precautions 1. W orking in the vicinity of lead-a cid batteries is dange rous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation . Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or u sing your Xantrex PRO Invert er.
Safety 975-0263-01-01 vii Precautions W hen W orking W ith Batteries 1. Follow all instructions publi shed by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
Safety viii 975-0263-01-01 Precautions for Using Rechar geable Appliances Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate char ger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for small rechar geable batteries can be damaged if connected to the Xantrex PRO Inverter .
975-0263-01-01 ix Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction Quality Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.
Contents x 975-0263-01-01 Connecting the DC Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–22 Testing Your Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
Contents 975-0263-01-01 xi A Specifications Electrical Performance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–1 Physical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - -.
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1–1 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Xantrex PRO Inverter (XM 1800 or XM 1000). The XM 1800 has been designed to give you quality power , ease of use, and reliability . Please take a few moments to read th is chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features of the XM 1800.
Introduction 1–2 975-0263-01-01 Comprehensive Pr otection The XM 1800 is equi pped with numero us protection features to guarantee safe and trouble-free operation: Low battery alarm Alerts you if the battery has become discharged to 1 1.0 V or lower .
2–1 2 F eatures Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XM 1800. Xantrex recommends that you familiari ze yourself with these features before installing and op erating the inverter .
Fe a t u r e s 2–2 975-0263-01-01 Front P anel Side V iew Feature Description 1 Detachable remote panel to display inv erter status and battery status info rmation. Fo r more information about the remote panel, see “Front Panel Operation” on page 4–2.
Rear P anel 975-0263-01-01 2–3 Rear P anel Feature Description 1 Negative DC cabling terminal connects to the cable connected to the negative terminal of the battery . 2 V entilation opening must not be obstructed for the proper operation o f the cooling fan and inverter .
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3–1 3 Installation Chapter 3 provides information on ca bles and fuses to help you plan for your installation, and provides procedures for installing the XM 18 00. Xantrex strongly recommends that you read the entire chapter before starting to install the XM 1800, so that you can plan an installation that is suited to your power needs.
Installation 3–2 975-0263-01-01 Figure 3-1 DC Input Configuration for Normal Loads GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS DISCONNECT SWITCH FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER DEEP-CYCLE AUXILIARY BATTERY DEEP-CYCLE AUXILIA.
Designing Y our Installation 975-0263-01-01 3–3 Figure 3-2 DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS TO VEHICLE BATTERY ISOLATOR FROM ALTERNATOR CHAR.
Installation 3–4 975-0263-01-01 Installation Codes Governing installatio n codes vary depending on th e location and type of installation. Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes and should be performed by a qualified electricia n.
Designing Y our Installation 975-0263-01-01 3–5 Choosing an Appropriate Location The XM 1800 must only be in stalled in a location that is: : W ARNING: Explosion or fire hazar d The XM 1800 contain s components that may produce arcs or sparks.
Installation 3–6 975-0263-01-01 Calculating Cable Sizes T o operate safe ly and effectively , th e XM 18 00 needs proper cable s and fuses. Because the XM 1800 has low-vo ltage and high-current inpu.
Designing Y our Installation 975-0263-01-01 3–7 Sizing the Chassis Ground Cable See T able 3-2 for the size of the chass is ground cable that runs from the grounding poi nt to the chassis groun d stud on the inverter . T able 3-1 Recommended DC Input Wire Sizes & Lengths RV a (Recr eational V ehicle) a.
Installation 3–8 975-0263-01-01 Calculating Fuse/Circuit Br eaker Size Because your batteries can provide thousands of am ps of short-circuit current, you need fu ses or circuit brea kers that can safely interrupt the short-circuit current that the batteries can produce.
Installing the XM 1800 975-0263-01-01 3–9 Installing the XM 1800 Do not proceed with the installation of your XM 1800 until you have read the section “Designing Y our Installati on” on page 3–1. The more thorough your plann ing, the better your power needs will be met to achieve maximum performance from yo ur XM 1800.
Installation 3–10 975-0263-01-01 Materials The following checklist is a general list of required materials. ❐ Four corrosion-resistant fasteners sized #10 (M4.
Installing the XM 1800 975-0263-01-01 3–11 Overview of Installation Steps Installing the XM 1800 in cludes the following steps. 1. Ensure that AC and DC power is off. 2. Mount the i nverter 3. Connect the chassis ground 4. Connect AC input (if connec ti ng to an existing AC circuit) 5.
Installation 3–12 975-0263-01-01 Connecting the Chassis Ground The XM 1800 has a ground stud on the side of the unit a s shown in Figure 3-3. Follow the guidelines in “Gro unding Locations” to connect the inverter ’ s chassis to the ground.
Installing the XM 1800 975-0263-01-01 3–13 Chassis Ground Stud Xantrex recommends that you attach the grounding cable to the chassis ground stud with a ring terminal. This procedure will ensure that the wire does not slip off the chassis ground stud.
Installation 3–14 975-0263-01-01 AC W i r i n g Y ou can plug loads (12 A continuous, 15 A maximum) directly in to the GFCI receptacle on the front panel of the XM 1800. Y ou can also connect the inverter to an existing AC circ uit and then plug loads into GFCI receptacles connecte d to that circuit.
AC W i ri ng 975-0263-01-01 3–15 When making the AC input and AC output connections, observe the correct color code for the appropriate AC wire, as described in T able 3-4. Connecting A C Input 1. Install the required circuit breake r in the AC output panel supplying the unit (See Figure 3-6 on page 3–20).
Installation 3–16 975-0263-01-01 A separat e screw is pro vided to c onnect the AC input ground (see Figure 3-5 on page 3–16 ). 8. Strip about 2 inches (50 mm) from th e jacket of the AC input cable. The AC input cable may be either solid or stranded, but must have three conductors and be sized as in T able 3-3 on page 3–14.
AC W i ri ng 975-0263-01-01 3–17 15. Secure the strain-relief clamp. 16. See “Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circu it” on page 3–17. 17. Reinstall the GFCI to the unit. Alternatively , if you do not reinsta ll the GFCI, make sure that you cap the exposed wires and install a blanking plate to cover the space vacated by the GFCI.
Installation 3–18 975-0263-01-01 T o make a permanent connecti on to existing AC wiring: 1. Install the required circuit breaker in the AC load panel (see Figure 3-6 on page 3–20 an d Figure 3-7 on page 3–21). 2. Ensure AC power is turned off. 3.
AC W i ri ng 975-0263-01-01 3–19 1 1. Insert the Line and Neutral wires into the corresponding terminals. 12. T ighten the wire attachment screws to a torque of 1.3–1.8 lbf-ft (1.76– 2.44 Nm). Leav e some wirin g slack ins ide the wiri ng compartme nt.
Installation 3–20 975-0263-01-01 In this wiring diagram, the AC inpu t comes from the main AC panel which acts as the circuit breaker from an AC source.
AC W i ri ng 975-0263-01-01 3–21 In this wiring diagram, the AC input comes directly from an AC source. The AC input must be limited with (inp ut) breaker protection of 15 am ps for the XM1000 and 20 amps for the XM1800. The output is ro uted to the main AC panel or circuit breaker .
Installation 3–22 975-0263-01-01 Connecting the DC Cables Consult Figure 3-1, “DC I nput Configuration for No rmal Loads” on page 3– 2, or , Fig ure 3-2, “DC Input Configuration for Heav y Loads” on page 3–3, for additional details that are specific to your installation.
Connecting the DC Cables 975-0263-01-01 3–23 10. Attach the connector on the positive cable to th e positive DC terminal on the inverter . 1 1. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied with the inverter . T ighten the nut to a torque of 108–120 in-lb f (12.
Installation 3–24 975-0263-01-01 14. Install the lock washer and nut that are supplied. T ighten the nut to a torque of 108–120 in-lbf (12.2 –13.6 N-m). Make the connection snug enough so the ring term inal does not move around on the DC terminal, but do not overtighten.
T est ing Y our Installation 975-0263-01-01 3–25 4. T u rn the appliance on to verify that it operates. If the appliance operates, your installa tion is successful. If your installation has AC input and output hard wired to the XM 1800, proceed to “T esting in Shore Power Mode”.
Installation 3–26 975-0263-01-01 Installing the Remote P anel Y ou can detach a nd reinstall the remo te panel to monitor and operate the XM 1800 up to 25 feet (7.
Installing the Remote P anel 975-0263-01-01 3–27 5. Using a jigsaw or other suitable tool, make a hole in the wall or bulkhead into which to insert the remote panel. The hole sh ould measu re 3 1/4 in ch es (83 mm) across by 1 1/3 inches (33 mm) high, with at least 1 1/2 in ches (40 mm) of depth to allow space for the remote panel cord to bend.
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4–1 4 Oper ation Chapter 4 explains how to operate the XM 1800 efficiently and effectively . Specifically , this chapter: • Gives procedures for operating the inverter from the remote panel • Discusses operating limits and inverter loads • Discusses battery charging frequency • Provides information ab out routine maintenance.
Operation 4–2 975-0263-01-01 Front P anel Operation The XM 1800 features a re mote co ntrol panel with three-digit LED display to show inverte r , AC source, and battery status informatio n. Figure 4-1 XM 1800 Remote P anel T able 4-1 Remote P anel F eatures Featur e Description 1 On/Off butt on .
Operating in Shore P ower Mode 975-0263-01-01 4–3 Operating in Shor e P ower Mode The XM 1800 is in shore power mode when an AC source (a generator or utility power) is present to power th e appliances connec ted to the XM 1800. The status LED glows green t o indicate that the XM 1800 is using utility (or generator) power .
Operation 4–4 975-0263-01-01 Checking Battery Status Y ou can check the battery status by pressing the Select button until the Input V oltage LED illuminates. The batt ery voltage appears in the three- digit LED display . The normal op erating battery v oltage range is between 1 1 and 15 volts.
Operating Limits 975-0263-01-01 4–5 Operating Limits P ower Output The XM 1800 can deliver up to 1000 watts (XM 1000) or 1800 watts (XM 1800) continuous power .
Operation 4–6 975-0263-01-01 Inverter Loads The XM 1800 will operate most AC lo ads within its power rating of 1000 watts (XM 1000) or 1800 watts (XM 1800). However , some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate, and other applia nces may actually be damaged if you try to op erate the m with the XM 1800.
Over -t emperature Conditions 975-0263-01-01 4–7 Over -temperatur e Conditions When the XM 1800 senses its internal temperature approaching its limit, the alarm beeps every two seconds an d the display shows fault code E07 alternating with “OtA”.
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5–1 5 T roubleshooting Chapter 5 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the XM 1800. If you experience a problem with the inve rter that is not described in this chapter , plea se visit www .xantrex.com/support.asp and ch eck the F AQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for your p roduct.
T roublesho oting 5–2 975-0263-01-01 Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Some inexpensive stereo systems may emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when op erated from the XM 1800. This occurs becaus e the power supply in the audio system does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter .
Understanding F ault Codes 975-0263-01-01 5–3 T able 5-1 Fa u l t C o d e s Fa u l t Code Status LED Description Solution E01 Y ellow Under-voltage warning Check the connections and cable to see if the battery is fully charged. Rechar ge the battery if it is low .
T roublesho oting 5–4 975-0263-01-01 T roubleshooting Refer ence W ARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazar d Do not disassemble the XM 1800. It does not contai n any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service th e unit yourself could result in an electri cal shock or burn.
T roubleshooting Reference 975-0263-01-01 5–5 No output voltage. The stat us LED is red. Low input voltage (fault code E02) High input voltage (fault code E03) Thermal shutdown (fault code E08) Unit overload (fault code E05) Unit has a short-circuited output (fault code E05).
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A–1 A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical perform ance and physical specifications for the XM 1000 an d XM 1800. Specifications are subject to change w ithout notice.
Specifications A–2 975-0263-01-01 Physical Specifications XM 1000 XM 1800 Length 12 13/16 inches (326 m m) 14 9/16 inches (370 mm) W id th (including mounting flanges) 9 inches (230 mm) Height 4 inches (102 mm) W eight 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) Xantrex_PRO1800.
Mounting Dimensions 975-0263-01-01 A–3 Mounting Dimensions Figure A-1 XM 1800 Mounting Dimensions Xantrex_PRO1800.book Page 3 Tuesd ay, April 24, 2007 11:33 AM.
Specifications A–4 975-0263-01-01 Figure A-2 XM 1000 Mounting Dimensions Xantrex_PRO1800.book Page 4 Tuesd ay, April 24, 2007 11:33 AM.
B–1 B Battery T y pes The information in Chapter B will help you to select, conn ect, and maintain batteries that are most appropriate for your application. The batteries that you use strongly af fect the performance of the XM 1800. It is important to co nnect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery .
Battery T y pes B–2 975-0263-01-01 Deep-Cycle Batteries Deep-cycle batteries are de signed fo r deep discharge service where they will be repeatedly dischar ged and rechar ged.
Battery Size 975-0263-01-01 B–3 Battery Reserve Capacity Battery reserve capacity is a measure of how long a battery ca n deliver a certain amount of current—usually 25 amps. For example, a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 amps for 180 minutes before it is comp letely discharged.
Battery T y pes B–4 975-0263-01-01 Estimating Battery Requirements T o determine how much battery capacity you need: 1. Determine how many watts are cons umed by each ap pliance that you will operate from the XM 1800. Y ou ca n normally find the watt rating labelled on the product.
Estimating Battery Requirements 975-0263-01-01 B–5 This example illustrates how quickly your battery needs can escalate. T o reduce the required battery size, you can cons erve energy by eliminating or reducing the use of some lo ads or by re-char g ing more frequently .
Battery T y pes B–6 975-0263-01-01 Using Multiple Batteries As your power requirements incre ase, you may need to use more than one battery to obtain suf fic ient capacity .
Battery T ips 975-0263-01-01 B–7 Battery Tips Explosive/ Corrosive Gases Lead-acid batteries may emit hydrogen gases, oxygen, and sulfuric acid fumes when recharging. T o re duce the risk of explosion : • V ent the battery compartment to prevent the accumulation of gases.
Battery T y pes B–8 975-0263-01-01 Battery Connections Connections to battery posts must be made with permanent connectors that provide a reliable, low-resistance connection. Do not use alligator clips. Clean the connections regularly and prevent corro sion by using a protective spray coating or V aseline.
C–1 C Alternators and Char ging Systems Appendix C provides gu idelines for rechar ging batteries from an alternator , from AC power , and from alternate ener gy sources. A good charg ing system is important fo r the health of your batteries. Poor recharging methods can quickly damage batteries.
Alternators and Charging Systems C–2 975-0263-01-01 Charging W ith an Engine Alternator Read the following inform ation to determine whether your vehi cle’ s standard alternator will be adequate by itself, whether you should install an alternator controller , or whether you need a high-output alternator .
Charging F rom AC P ower 975-0263-01-01 C–3 Charging Fr om AC P ower When recharging from AC power , use a good quality battery charger or R V converter that meets the requirem ents outlined in “Charging System Requirements” on page C–1. For information about Xant rex’ s battery chargers, visit our web site at www .
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975-0263-01-01 WA–1 W arranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex PRO Inverter (XM 1800 or XM 1000).
W arranty and Return WA–2 975-0263-01-01 What does this warranty not cover? This Limit ed W arranty does not cover norm al wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, install ation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems.
W arranty and Return 975-0263-01-01 WA–3 W arning: Limitations On Use Please note that the Xantrex PRO Inverter is not inte nded for use as an uninterruptibl e power supply and Xantrex makes no w arranty or re presen tation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes.
W arranty and Return WA–4 975-0263-01-01 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for your X antrex PRO Inverter has expired, if the unit was dam aged by misuse or incorrect installation, if .
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