Xantrex Technologies 851-0400 XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter

by Xantrex

Product Features

• 400-watt inverter for converting DC to AC power
• Power electronic gear and appliances while on the road
• Conveniently plugs into car cigarette lighter
• Automatically detects low-vehicle battery to avoid depletion
• Measures 5.9-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches; weighs 2.4 pounds; 1-year warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [599kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001DVQNG
• Item model number: 851-0400
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,253 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Power your electronic devices when you're on the road with the Xantrex XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter. The smallest 400-watt power inverter on the market, this handy device plugs directly into your car, truck, van, RV, or boat's lighter socket to convert power from your vehicle's battery into standard utility power. And with dual three-prong outlets, this in-vehicle power inverter lets you simultaneously run or recharge multiple devices, such as cell phones, camcorders, handheld gaming devices, stereos, laptops, TVs, and DVD players.

The Xantrex XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter At a Glance: Quiet alternative to generators In-car power inversion for use during transit 320 watts of continuous power with 600-watt surge capacity for safe, consistent power Dual 3-prong grounded 120-volt AC outlets for running multiple electronics Automatic shutdown protects against overheating and overloads

This in-vehicle inverter lets you turn your ride into a mobile office or entertainment center. View larger.

Quieter and more compact than a generator, this powerful tool can run multiple devices at once. View larger.

Power Your Electronics in Any Automobile
Plug the XPower Plus 400 into your vehicle's 12-volt lighter socket and turn your ride into a mobile office or entertainment center. This power inverter incorporates high-frequency technology to convert power from your vehicle's battery (12-volt DC) into standard utility power (115-volt AC, 60 Hz), so you can power your laptop to get some work done on the road--without draining your expensive computer battery--or plug in a TV or DVD player to keep the kids entertained on a long trip. This versatile gadget gives you options for keeping informed, up to date, or entertained anywhere, and it's a perfect companion for camping, beach trips, and tailgates.

Built-In Features for Convenience and Safety
The XPower Plus 400's dual three-prong grounded AC outlets give you the ability to simultaneously power multiple devices, such as cell phones, camcorders, stereos, laptops, and TVs. And with 320 watts of continuous power and a 600-watt surge capacity, this power inverter even has DC terminals so it can be directly connected to your car, RV, or boat battery to support higher AC loads.

For protection, an integrated automatic shutdown prevents overloads, overheating, and low/high battery conditions. The inverter also senses low battery voltage so you never have to worry about completely draining your batteries. An added bonus, the XPower Plus 400's operates quietly, so you can enjoy on-demand AC power in your car without giving up your peace and quiet or drowning out your favorite tunes.Lightweight and portable, this power inverter measures 5.88 x 4.12 x 2.25 inches (LxWxH) and weighs one pound, six ounces. The Xantrex XPower Plus 400 is covered by a one-year warranty.

About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. (xantrex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company's products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic equipment and the electricity grid. Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with facilities in the United States, Germany and Spain, and a joint venture in China.

What's in the Box
In-car power inverter.

Plug it into your car, truck, van, RV, or boat's lighter socket to power everything from DVD players to handheld gaming devices.

Amazon.com

The Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 400-watt inverter provides portable power for trucks, RVs, boats, and minivans. By plugging the inverter directly into your vehicle’s 12-volt cigarette lighter, you can turn your vehicle into a mobile office and operate devices such as a 27-inch TV or 20-inch TV/DVD combo, a camcorder, and a laptop computer. This compact, lightweight unit automatically senses low battery voltage so you never have to worry about a depleted battery. It's a quiet alternative to noisy, gas-powered generators; it will provide hours of emergency power during snowstorms or blackouts. The high-efficiency design transfers 90-percent of the battery's power to your equipment, providing 400 watts for 5 minutes, 600 watts surge for easy startups, and 300 watts continuous power for operating appliances. An automatic shutdown mechanism protects against overload, over-temperature and low battery conditions. The inverter is equipped with two 3-prong grounded AC outlets, a DC outlet and hardwire applications. The durable plastic unit is 5.9-by-4.1-by-2.2 inches in size and just 2.4 pounds in weight. It is covered by a 1-year warranty.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

109 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Survived the North East blackout, August 15, 2003

By A Customer

It couldn't be a better time. Yesterday noon I got the X-Power 400 delivered by UPS, and in few hours it was put to its ultimate test. Yes we were hit by the 08/14 Thursday North East Blackout. But with the help of the X-Power 400, I was able to hookup the 13"TV and Dish receiver. Enought to spend the restof the evening siting in the desk and watching the CNN news update and TV programs with family and friends. I love the cigrette adapter and the battery clips.

I used the battery clips to get power from my car battery.

I recommend X-Power 400 for any regular household use. If you are planning to operate power tools, I suggest get the 700 or above.

This 400 is smart, small in size packed with all the energy to keep your entertainment rolling without any interrruption. My original intention to use my Laptop on my roadtrips, but this proved to be much more useful than just powering the laptop.

X-Power 400 User.

101 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this if you are planning to use for cordless tool charging, June 3, 2006

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Vermont Woodworker (Northern New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Xantrex Technologies 851-0400 XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter (Lawn & Patio)

This item works as advertised, but it is a modified sine wave inverter. If you are planning on using it to charge cordless tool batteries---don't. The owners manual contains a caution about using with cordless tool chargers (such as Dewalt). Do a quick Internet search on "cordless tools" and "modified sine wave inverter" to confirm whether your tool is effected. Some other items that may not work well are appliances with clocks, microwaves, etc. Be sure you understand the limitations of a modified sine wave inverter.
For those smaller appliances that will run on modified sine wave, this item works well.

78 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Get the 700 watter, October 24, 2005

By 

Kevin Garrett (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Xantrex Technologies 851-0400 XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter (Lawn & Patio)

Real nice unit, but I wish I had bought the Xantrex 700 watt unit instead. For instance, I have a small auto vacuum that need 6 amps. This unit won't handle it. This unit can attach to the cigarette lighter or directly to the battery. The 700 watt unit skips the lighter input -- fine with me but maybe not with you. If you need lighter input then get the 400 watt unit. I will say that the inverter is well built and designed. I like the fact that the power input leads are attached via screw posts. This lets you modify it as needed, for instance if you needed longer leads, you could make your own and not have to kludge it.