Xantrex Inverters/Chargers

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1 Smart choice for power Smart choice for power Xantrex Inverters/Chargers How to make the intelligent choice?

2 Agenda Introduction Xantrex & Schneider Electric Inverter What? Why? How? Inverter Types and explanation. Accessories How they help. Loads Choose them carefully. Regulatory Why is that important? Safety What to watch out for. 2

3 About Xantrex - Markets Xantrex products and solutions are globally used in a wide variety of medium to heavy duty applications in the mobile power markets that includes: Recreational Vehicle (RV) Marine Utility / Work Vehicle Commercial Truck Military 3

4 Types of Power AC DC 4

5 Types of Power AC Voltage is Easily Changed Not storable Requires Plug-in or Generator DC 5

6 Types of Power AC Voltage is Easily Changed Not storable Requires Plug-in or Generator DC Not Easily Changed Energy can be stored 6

7 Types of Power AC Voltage is Easily Changed Not storable Requires Plug-in or Generator DC Not Easily Changed Energy can be stored Inverter Provides storable AC Power Uses Battery for Storage 7

8 What is an inverter? Invert 12 Volt DC energy to 120 Volt AC 12VDC 120VAC Battery 12 Volt DC Inverter Household AC power Appliances 8

9 Why use an inverter? Battery Inverter Household AC power Appliances Provides: Convenience Comfort Quiet power source $ $ Safe, environment friendly, no fuel $ $ $ Why not a generator: Noisy, vibration, smoke/pollution, Gas refuel messy & costly 9

10 How? AC Sine Wave DC 10

11 How? AC Sine Wave DC Inverted DC Square Wave AC 11

12 How? AC Sine Wave DC Inverted DC Modified Sine Wave AC Inverted DC Square Wave AC 12

13 MSW (Modified Sine Wave) 13 Pro Cheaper Cost margins have narrowed recently Simpler Efficient Con Some loads will not work correctly Laser Printers Coffee Makers Electric Blankets Some computers Most volt meters do not measure AC correctly 120VAC AVG vs. 120VAC RMS RMS is true, accurate readings AVG is the average voltage Peak: Average: RMS: Similar in sine wave, different in modified sine wave Changes with DC voltage Changes with peak Maintains 120VAC RMS

14 TSW (True Sine Wave) Pro Universal load acceptance Efficiency in driving motor loads Measures accurately on all meters Usually more reliable Increasing popularity Con Less efficient on resistive loads Efficiency to motors is better than MSW Typically more complex Software controls add complexity, but also can add reliability & ability to troubleshoot better Traditionally more expensive Recent advancements are closing this gap Peak: Average: RMS: ~172 V Maintains 120VAC AVG Maintains 120VAC RMS 14

15 Accessories Inverter To create AC from stored energy (battery) Transfer To pass AC power to inverter loads when external AC is available 15 Prevents efficiency losses through the inverter Prevents a larger charger necessary to handle inverter DC demand Charger To replenish stored energy when AC is available Transfer with Charger Similar hardware in both Allows lower cost and easier installation Allows Power Share To prevent overloading feed breaker

16 Accessories Remote Control To turn on/off inverter from living quarters To read important information regarding inverter performance AGS DC Volts, Inverter Wattage, AC input, Etc. To automatically control the generator based on inverter and battery usage. Power Manager To automatically control loads and power sources based on available resources. 16

17 Order of operation Inverter is either in an enabled or disabled state The state is usually remembered after a transfer/charge cycle Charge cycle External AC is qualified Relay pulls output from inverter Transfers input to output Feeds voltage/current to charger 17

18 Loads Resistive Loads Light bulbs Heaters Electric Stove Generally produces heat Inductive Loads Electric Motors Pumps Electronics Generally uses a transformer, or coil of wire. magnetics 18

19 Loads Problem Loads Very light loads Idle Mode Searching Power Supply Loads Fluorescent Lighting Microwave Ovens (MSW) Loud Longer cooking time Clocks (MSW) Rechargeable Devices (MSW) Laser Printers (MSW) 19

20 Regulatory Standards Xantrex certifies its products to comply with various national and international testing standards for safety, quality, efficiency and environment Examples of regulatory marks you will find on Xantrex products: 20

21 H.A.L.T. A New Benchmark in Product Quality Extremely effective product evaluation method to test the robustness of each electronic design Products are subjected to extreme thermal and mechanical stresses to accurately predict how, when and where product degradation may occur and its anticipated life span Allows us to refine the design early in the product development cycle to improve reliability and performance News release to media and partners in July,

22 Product Summary - Modified Sine Wave Xpower High Power, Economical W XM Series Transfer Relay, Hardwire W Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Compact, Economical W Freedom 458 Inverter/Charger Full-featured, Power Sharing W 22

23 Product Summary Pure Sine Wave Prowatt SW Affordable Pure Sine Wave 600/1000/2000W Prosine Transfer Relay, Hardwire W Prosine 12/24V Inverter/Charger The Original Premium Sine Wave Option 2000W Freedom SW 12/24V Inverter/Charger New Generation, Full-Featured, Versatile W 23

24 New Gen FREEDOM SW Inverter/Charger, 12V, Pure Sine Wave Second generation with new features Configurable Premium performance New features Generator support mode Improved AC transfer/ac input detection time # W, 100A # W, 150A Includes Battery Temperature Sensor 24

25 FREEDOM SW Optional Accessories (sold separately) System Control Panel (SCP) (SKU ) Full function LCD screen remote control panel Display system status, configuration & diagnostic information in one central location Required for custom configuration of the system Automatic Generator Start (AGS) (SKU ) Provides automatic generator start capability Compatible with many generator types Network cable for SCP & AGS: ft cable (SKU ) 75 ft cable (SKU )

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28 Support Need More Info? Download & Read: Data sheets Installation Guide, Operator/Owner s Guide Customer service/tech support customerservice@xantrex.com Or call: 1 (800)