Xantrex Inverter/Chargers
Xantrex inverter/chargers — Freedom SW, Freedom XC, Freedom XC Pro, Freedom XC PRO Marine, Freedom EX 4000, Freedom HF, and the legacy Freedom 458 series. Combination units that invert DC to AC and charge batteries from shore power on the same chassis.
Marine Electric Systems sells and installs Xantrex products in Annapolis, Maryland, serving the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic boating community.
Xantrex Inverter/Chargers FAQ
What happens when I unplug from shore power?
An inverter/charger has a built-in transfer switch. When shore power drops, it moves the AC loads it feeds over to the inverter automatically, and when shore power returns it switches back and starts charging. You don't need a separate changeover for the circuits it supplies.
Should the inverter/charger feed every AC circuit on the boat?
Usually not. Most installs feed a dedicated inverter sub-panel with the loads you want underway, like outlets, the microwave, and electronics, and keep heavy loads such as the water heater and air conditioning on shore power or generator only. That keeps the battery bank from being drained by a load it can't sustain. Our inverter/charger installation page covers how we lay these systems out.
