Owner’s Guide tel: fax: email: web: 1.800.670.0707 1.800.994.7828 support.jazz@xantrex.com www.xantrex.
About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics with a product line that ranges from 50-watt mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both gridconnected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean and distribute electrical power.
Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 1 2 Safety First
.......................................................................... 2 3 Quick Start Guide .................................................................... 3 3.1 Overview ............................................................................ 3 3.2 An Explanation of Power Ratings and Battery Life ............... 4 3.3 Operating AC Electrical Products ..................
6 Powering 12-Volt DC Products .............................................. 13 6.1 Connecting 12-Volt DC Products ....................................... 13 6.2 Built-in Fluorescent Light .................................................. 13 6.3 DC Product Operating Times ............................................ 14 7 Vehicle or Boat Engine Starting Assistance ........................... 15 7.1 Jump-Starting Direct to the Battery .................................. 15 7.
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Jazz Portable Power 250, your source for Power That Really Moves. Easy to use and designed for years of reliable service, Portable Power 250 can run a wide variety of AC electrical products wherever you need household power for work or play. In addition, its the product to have close at hand should your power go out at home or you need to jumpstart a vehicle. Read this guide before using Portable Power 250 and save it for future reference.
2 Safety First
Misuse of Portable Power 250 may result in danger to the user. We urge you to pay special attention to all CAUTION and WARNING statements. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to Portable Power 250 or to other equipment. WARNING statements identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life. WARNING! Shock hazard. Keep away from children.
3 Quick Start Guide 3.1 Overview The following instructions provide a brief overview of Portable Power 250s key features. For complete information, be sure to read this manual fully. The diagram below presents product features and accessories.
3.2 An Explanation of Power Ratings and Battery Life AC powered products are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. Portable Power 250s internal AC inverter is capable of generating a maximum of 250 watts to power AC products plugged into its AC receptacle. As an example, a lamp with a 40 watt bulb can be operated from Portable Power 250 for up to 3 hours when its internal battery is fully charged.
3.4 Operating 12-Volt DC Products 1. Ensure the internal battery is fully charged. (See Section 8 for details.) 2. Plug the accessory into the DC Power Socket, and switch the accessory on (if required). Portable Power 250 will operate any 12-volt DC auto or marine accessory that draws 12 amps or less. 3. Because the DC Power Socket is internally wired direct to the internal battery, extended operation of a 12-volt accessory may result in excessive battery discharge.
4 Indicators, Controls and Connectors Refer to Figure 1 in Section 3.1 and in Figure 2 below for the location of items described in this section. Figure 2 - Portable Power 250s Display Panel 4.1 Battery Level Indicators The Battery Level Indicators show the state of charge of the internal battery. Its function is similar to the fuel gauge in a car.
charging the battery with the AC Charger, this light will glow amber, then change to green when the battery is fully charged. Once fully charged, the charging circuitry automatically switches into its charge maintenance mode. 4.3 Vehicle-Jump Start Indicators There are two indicators that pertain to the vehicle jump-start feature; one is labeled Battery Clips Correct and the other is labeled Battery Clips Incorrect.
4.7 AC Outlet Switch The AC outlet has an ON/OFF switch (located above the AC outlet) which illuminates when the switch is turned on indicating power is available at the AC outlet. 4.8 Audio Alarm Three types of conditions will set off the audio alarm. A low battery voltage condition, an over-temperature condition, and a reverse polarity connection. (See Sections 4.3 and 5.3.) 4.9 Jumper Cable Port The Jumper Cable Port supplies high-power DC current and is located on the lower left side of the unit.
5 Powering AC Electrical Products 5.1 General Information Portable Power 250 is capable of powering most 110-volt AC products and equipment that use 230 watts or less. Its AC output waveform, called a quasi-sine wave or modified sine wave, is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power.
3. As the AC product is operated, you can check the level of the battery as detailed in Section 4.1. This will give you an idea of how much time remains until the battery needs recharging. 4. When the battery becomes nearly discharged, or empty, a low voltage warning will sound. This will give you time to shut down a computer, for example. If this warning is ignored, the inverter will switch off automatically a few minutes later to prevent battery damage. (See Section 5.3 for full details.) 5.
5.4 Interference with Electronic Equipment 5.4.1 Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom-boxes will emit a buzzing sound from their loudspeakers when operating from the AC outlet of Portable Power 250. This is because the power supply in the equipment does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the AC inverter.
5.5 AC Product Operating Times Below are examples of AC products that may be operated by Portable Power 250 with estimated operating times. Example s of AC Ele ctrical Products Watts (1) Hours (2) Cordless Telephone (stand by time) 5 37 Home Security System 5 37 Clock Radio 8 20 Portable Stereo 10 15 Fluorescent Work Light 14 9 Fireplace Fan 20 7 Laptop Computer 25 6 Table Lamp 40 3 Color TV - 13" 60 2.5 (1) Represents actual power consumption as measured on sample products.
6 Powering 12-Volt DC Products 6.1 Connecting 12-Volt DC Products Portable Power 250 can operate any product that is intended to run from a vehicles lighter socket. Simply insert the DC products plug into the DC Power Socket located on the right side of the unit. Portable Power 250s DC Power Socket will operate any 12-volt DC auto, marine, or other portable 12-volt product that draws 12 amps or less. Follow these steps after fully charging Portable Power 250s battery. (See Section 8). 1.
Should tube replacement be necessary, first turn off the light, then remove the clear cover by grasping it on each side at the top and pulling the top of the cover away from the unit. Gently grasp the tube and rotate ¼ turn to remove. Insert the replacement tube and rotate ¼ turn to lock in place. Attach clear cover. 6.3 DC Product Operating Times Below are examples of DC products that may be operated by Portable Power 250 with estimated operating times.
7 Vehicle or Boat Engine Starting Assistance 7.1 Jump-Starting Direct to the Battery With the Jump-Start Cables supplied, Portable Power 250 may be used to jump-start a vehicle or boat that has a 12-volt starting battery. Portable Power 250 has a special jump-start safety feature that eliminates the sparking that sometimes occurs when jump-start cables are connected to a battery.
9. After the clips are properly connected and the green Battery Clips Correct light is illuminated, make sure that Portable Power 250 and the Jump-Start Cables are clear of belts and fans before attempting to start the engine. WARNING: Do not remove the Jump-Start Cables from the Jumper Cable Port when the positive and negative clips are connected to the vehicle battery terminals. This will disable the jump-start safety feature and could result in sparking and explosion. 10.
8 Recharging Jazz Portable Power 250 8.1 General Information on Batteries and Charging 8.1.1 Charging Options These charging methods are possible with Portable Power 250: Charging with the fully automatic plug-in-andforget AC Charger. Charging from your vehicle with the DC Charging Cable as you drive . Charging from a generator equipped with a 12-volt battery charging outlet. Charging from a solar panel. 8.1.
3. Insert the AC Charger cable end into the Charger Input Socket located on the units right side below the AC outlet. 4. As Portable Power 250 charges, the Recharge Indicator will glow amber. A typical recharge may take up to 35 hours. 5. When fully charged, the Recharge Indicator changes to green and Portable Power 250 is ready to use. 6. Once fully charged, charging current automatically reduces to a low maintenance level and Portable Power 250 may be left permanently connected to the AC Charger.
8.4 Recharging with a Generators 12-Volt DC Power Outlet Recharging Portable Power 250 from a generator using the AC Charger is possible, but would require extended generator running time. Since many generators have an auxiliary regulated 12-volt DC output designed for charging 12-volt batteries, using this power source will result in much faster charging. If the generator has a cigarette lighter style socket for its 12-volt output, follow the connection instructions in Section 8.3.
9 Connecting to an External Battery 9.1 Extended Operating Time Much longer battery operating time is possible when connecting Portable Power 250 to a larger external battery. For example, an external 60 amp-hour battery will give approximately 3 to 4 times the operating time of Portable Power 250s internal battery. WARNING: Use a sealed, non-spillable battery for indoor use. Common auto and marine batteries are not suitable for indoor use unless their fumes are vented outdoors.
10 Battery Replacement 10.1 General Information About Battery Life The battery used in Portable Power 250 is a high quality, stateof-the-art design that will serve as a reliable power source for years when properly maintained. To maximize battery life it is important to recharge Portable Power 250s battery after each use. Recharge fully every three months if placed in storage, and store in a location that maintains a temperature range of 32ºF to 86ºF (0ºC to 30ºC). Also, discharging the battery below 10.
7. Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simultaneously touch the positive and negative cable ends or battery terminals. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosion. 8. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a leadacid battery. A lead-acid battery produces a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to metal, causing a severe burn.
5. Replace battery cover and 4 fasteners. 6. Dispose of the old battery in an environmentally responsible manner. 10.3 Obtaining a Replacement Battery Replacement batteries are available in many areas from stores that specialize in higher amperage, deep cycle batteries. The following batteries are approved for use with Portable Power 250. Re place me nt Batte ry Panasonic (#LCR- 12V17P) Whe re To Buy Panas onic Ph: 1- 800- 833- 9626 internet: www.pasc.panasonic.
11 Troubleshooting PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no audio alarm. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Product rated more than 230 watts, safety overload circuit has tripped. Use an AC product with a power rating less than 230 watts. Appliance is rated less than 230 watts, high starting surge has tripped overload. AC product may exceed Portable Power 250s surge capability. Use an AC product with starting surge power within the units surge rating.
PROBLEM: Measured inverter output voltage is too low. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Use of standard average reading AC voltmeter to read output voltage. Modified-sine wave output of inverter requires true RMS reading meter, such as Fluke 87 series multimeter, for accurate measurement. Battery is almost empty. Check Battery Level Meter and recharge battery as needed. PROBLEM: Charging light is OFF when AC Charger is connected. Possible Cause No AC power at wall receptacle.
12 Specifications* 12-Volt DC Section Internal battery type Internal battery voltage (nominal) Internal battery capacity (minimum) DC Power Socket (maximum continuous load) DC Power Socket circuit breaker (with auto reset) Built-in fluorescent lamp (replaceable) Jump-start cables sealed, AGM lead acid 12 V 17 Ah 12 A 12 A two, 4 W bulbs 39 (1 m), 8 AWG AC Power Section Output power continuous / 10 minutes / surge Output voltage Output frequency Output waveform No load current draw Input voltage range L
13 Limited Warranty (USA and Canada only) and Out-of-Warranty Service Information What Does This Warranty Cover? Xantrex manufactures its products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new, in accordance with industry standard practices. This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials. How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty lasts for 6 months from the date of purchase (see details below).
You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex. Do not return a product to Xantrex without first obtaining an RMA number. When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, be prepared to supply the serial number of your product and its date of purchase as well as information about the installation or use of the unit. If you are returning a product from the USA or Canada, follow this procedure: 1.
14 Other Products from Xantrex Jazz Portable Power 250 is part of the Jazz family of power products. Other models in this series include the Jazz 150, Jazz 300, and Jazz 500 power inverters, which convert 12-volt battery power to household AC power and are designed for use in a vehicle. These inverters are small, light weight, and highly portable. Other Xantrex brands include: PORTAWATTZ DC to AC power inverters ranging from 150 to 3000 watts and designed for permanent installation in a vehicle or boat.
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Owner’s Guide tel: fax: email: web: 1.800.670.0707 1.800.994.7828 support.jazz@xantrex.com www.xantrex.
