Xantrex Inverter

[Soap]

Thanks, guys, for your input. As you have figured out, I'm a little weak on the electric side of things. Thats why it's good to have a forum. So, my inverter is in the compartment next to house batteries and my transfer switch and converter is under the bed. My inverter control box shows me the battery voltage but not show input current or output power.
Inverter is a Xantrex PRO XM 1800 Do you guys think it could be my transfer switch or do you fill strong about the inverter being bad. If you think I need to test my transfer switch, I can go to u tube to see how it's done.

[Chance]

Originally Posted by Soap

Thanks, guys, for your input. As you have figured out, I'm a little weak on the electric side of things. Thats why it's good to have a forum. So, my inverter is in the compartment next to house batteries and my transfer switch and converter is under the bed. My inverter control box shows me the battery voltage but not show input current or output power.
Inverter is a Xantrex PRO XM 1800 Do you guys think it could be my transfer switch or do you fill strong about the inverter being bad. If you think I need to test my transfer switch, I can go to u tube to see how it's done.

You should have two transfer switches. The one you are referring to is probably the one for generator and it is working OK since you stated that you have power when generator is on.

The Xantrex inverter should have another transfer switch built into the unit that either lets power flow around inverter, or else transfers (switches) so that inverter power flows to whatever is connected to inverter (but not everything in motorhome, since inverter isn’t large enough for that).

First thing I would do is check 12 VDC voltage right at inverter lugs to make sure inverter is getting battery power. It sounds like it is, but I always confirm the most basic stuff first. Also make certain inverter is turned on.

[16ACE27]

Like Chance said, the ATS for the inverter is integral to the inverter. We are NOT talking about the SP/Generator transfer switch by the converter/power center.

[Chance]

Soap, by the way, in OP you mentioned microwave not running from inverter, but that’s probably normal. I doubt Thor wired your microwave to receive power from an 1,800 Watt inverter.

Xantrex should have troubleshooting somewhere on their site, or use provided documentation. I’m not familiar with your specific inverter, but it may be protected by fuses that need checking, etc. You “may” need a new inverter, but there is much I would check first prior to replacing.


https://xantrex.com/wp-content/uploa..._PROseries.pdf



P.S. — Some microwaves don’t work well powered by Modified Sine Wave inverters, so if you are thinking of some day in future powering microwave from inverter, and end up having to replace your present inverter, I’d strongly consider going to a Pure Sine Wave unit. Cost difference is not as much as it once was. That’s not to say you may not need additional upgrades beyond a PSW inverter. I just wouldn’t buy a MSW inverter to save a few dollars.

[Soap]

OK guys,
Thanks for all the input. I called Xantrex support, and they agree with what you guys were telling me. They told me to try a hard reset disconnect shore and batteries. Wait 30 min and connect batteries. My control panel to inverter showed readings on input current and output power for a couple seconds then went 0 on both.
Conclusion as you guys figured, bad inverter.
I will post a update after I install new inverter.
Thanks

[Soap]

Update.
Took forever to get the correct inverter. Remove and install new one. everything is working fine. Even the fridge.

[Judge]

Good job!

[Dwight]

I have a Xantrex pro, what do I do first with a eo2 reading?

[Judge]

Originally Posted by Dwight

I have a Xantrex pro, what do I do first with a eo2 reading?

An E02 error means low input voltage. Are your house batteries fully charged?

Shut off the inverter... wait 10 seconds..... power it on and see if the error clears.

Then read the house battery voltage at rest and under a load.

[Beau388]

Originally Posted by Dwight

I have a Xantrex pro, what do I do first with a eo2 reading?

E02 indicates the house batteries are below 10.5 volts. You need to charge the batteries to at least 11.5 volts for the inverter to work properly.

[Soap]

Hello Dwight
Have you got your problem fixed?
For me I had power going to my inverter nothing going out. I got a new one and installed it my self. I don’t turn on inverter until I unplug from power, then start engine turn on inverter. Then I turn off before plugging back in. I have had no more problems.

[Dwight]

Thank you for all your help. I put new batteries in and now I use a solar battery charger to keep it topped off when it’s in storage. Everything seems to be fine.