Xantrex Gateway, Installation Manual

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Installing the Gateway
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Verifying the Xanbus Network
For long Xanbus networks (greater than 100 m), you must verify network
integrity using a CANbus network analysis tool such as the Maretron
N2KMeter Diagnostic Tool for NMEA 2000 compatible networks. To
determine if the network is healthy, check to see if any bus errors are
present on the network. The presence of bus errors, specifically more than
one bus error per second, indicates that the network is not operating
optimally.
If the CANbus analyzer indicates your network is not operating properly,
check the following and then re-test the network.
• Make sure the total Xanbus network length has not been exceeded.
See Table 2-2, “Total Xanbus Network Length” on page 2–3.
• Make sure the network has only two terminators installed – one at
each far end of the network.
• Make sure there are no long stub connections coming from a Xanbus
3-port T connector (if any are used). Daisy chain network
configuration is the optimal configuration.
• Make sure all cable sections are correct and not shorted anywhere.
Applying Power to the Gateway
The Gateway gets its power from the Xanbus network through the
network cable. When applying power to the Gateway by connecting the
network cable, ensure that the Xanbus network itself has power. The
inverter or inverter/charger supplying power to the Xanbus network must
be operating.
If connecting the Gateway to a GT Inverter, ensure that the GT Inverter
DC/AC disconnect switch is in the ON position. The GT Inverter LCD
should be on.
If connecting the Gateway to an XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger, ensure that
the inverter/charger is operating. The Inverter Information Panel should
be illuminated.
To apply power to the Gateway:
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Plug the Xanbus network cable from the network into an Inverter port
on the Gateway.
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