Xantrex Technology 600 - Manual (Page 11)

7 xPower600 Owner’s Manual
4.1.1 Battery Status Switch / Battery Level Indicator
The Battery Level Indicator shows the state of charge of
xPower600’s battery. Its function is similar to the fuel gauge in a
car. When pressing and holding the Battery Status Switch, one or
more of the four lights in the display will illuminate, showing the
approximate amount of charge remaining in the battery. The
following diagram shows the function of each light:
When the battery is fully charged, all four lights will illuminate.
When discharged (empty), only the red light will illuminate and the
battery must be recharged promptly. Figure 3 shows the battery
to be approximately ¾ full.
Battery condition is indicated most accurately when the battery
has been unused for 15 minutes. Pressing the Battery Status Switch
while supplying power to an AC product may result in a false battery
charge level reading.
4.1.2 AC Outlets Switch / POWER Light / AC Outlets
Turning this switch ON supplies power to both AC Outlets. An audio
tone sounds briefly when the AC Outlets are turned on. The
POWER light illuminates to confirm the AC Outlets are on. Turning
this switch OFF cuts power to the AC Outlets. The POWER Light
is off when the AC Outlets are off.
IMPORTANT: The vents around the AC Outlets allow the
xPower600’s internal cooling fan to exhaust warm air created by
the circuitry that converts 12 Volts DC into 115 Volts AC. This
area should never be covered or blocked when xPower600 is used.
The internal cooling fan runs any time the AC Outlets Switch is on
and is essential for maintaining optimal performance.
4.1.3 FAULT Light
The FAULT Light illuminates when automatic shutdown occurs as
a result of low battery voltage, over load, or over temperature
conditions. See Section 5.3 for details.
Figure 3 - Battery
Shown at 3/4 Full