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Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with 

products ranging from small mobile units to utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, 

microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex 

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that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

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Summary of Contents for GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications...

Page 1: ...This guide for use by qualified personnel only GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit Installation Guide ...

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Page 3: ...This guide for use by qualified personnel only GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit Installation Guide ...

Page 4: ...l rights reserved Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX A MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION B ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCI...

Page 5: ...onsult the Operation manual and or Installation manual for this information Audience The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit Installers should be certified technicians or electricians Organization This Guide is organized into three chapters Chapter 1 Introduction contains a description of the Ethernet Communications Ki...

Page 6: ...ex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment Important These notes describe things which are important for you to know but not as serious as a caution or warni...

Page 7: ...d personnel who meet all local and governmental code requirements for licensing and training for the installation of Electrical Power Systems with AC and DC voltage to 600 volts To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the installation instructions unless you are qualified to do so Do not open the cabinet doors if extreme moisture is present ra...

Page 8: ...tilator wheels Do not place fingers in ventilator WARNING Burn hazard Inverters contain components that become hot during normal operation Do not touch CAUTION Equipment Damage Sensitive electronics inside the Inverter can be destroyed when touched and when electrostatically charged Discharge via earth potential before touching and wear appropriate protective gear CAUTION Equipment Damage No conne...

Page 9: ...Communications Kit in Inverter Grid Tie Inverters Qualified Personnel Only qualified personnel should perform the transportation installation and initial operation and maintenance of the GT Series Three Phase Grid Tie Inverters in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 as well as all state and local code requirements Follow all national accident prevention regulations Qualified pers...

Page 10: ...rce prior to servicing The Inverter can be energized from both the AC source and the DC source To ensure that the inverter is de energized prior to servicing lockout and tag the Inverter using the following procedure 1 Turn the Inverter main ON OFF switch S3 to the OFF position This stops the inverter from exporting power to the AC utility grid 2 Open lockout and tag the incoming power at the util...

Page 11: ...rgy sources are de energized by checking the following locations at all line to line and all line to ground configurations AC Utility Terminals TB1 A TB1 B TB1 C TB1 N and TB2 GND BUS See GT100 or GT250 Grid Tie Inverter manual for the location of these terminals PV Terminals TB3 TB4 and TB5 PV GND See GT100 or GT250 Grid Tie Inverter manual for the location of these terminals CAUTION Once the DC ...

Page 12: ...ations Kit complies with IEEE C37 90 1 requirements The Inverter complies with FCC Part 15 Class A requirements The Inverter is designed to meet NEC Article 690 and UL1741 2005 Static Inverters And Charge Controllers For Use In Photovoltaic Power Systems which includes testing for IEEE 1547 1 2005 IEEE 929 2000 and IEEE 519 2000 Intended Use The Ethernet Communications Kit may only be used in GT S...

Page 13: ...es Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit 1 Interface Requirements 1 Installation 2 Equipment Required 2 De Energize Isolation Procedure Shutdown 2 Installing the Ethernet Communications Kit 3 Energize Procedure Startup 5 Configuring 5 LAN Interface Set up 5 Configuring the LAN Interface 6 Limited Warranty and Registration WA 1 Contents ...

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Page 15: ...ption for the GT Series Three Phase Grid Tie Inverters The Ethernet Communications Kit is an option that is available for remote plant monitoring This enables users to monitor and control the inverter from a dedicated plant wide monitoring system Interface Requirements The Ethernet interface requires a connection to a computer network system External software will be used to retrieve data from the...

Page 16: ...n the AC disconnect 4 Open the DC disconnect switch 5 Install lockout devices on the utility connection circuit breaker AC and DC disconnect switch WARNING Shock hazard Safety requirements mandate that this equipment not be serviced while energized Power sources for the inverter must be locked out and tagged see De Energize Isolation Procedure Shutdown prior to servicing A padlock and tag should b...

Page 17: ...y static electricity onto the control board Use the following procedure to install the new Ethernet Communications Kit 1 Install the panel with the four M6 nuts 2 Connect the fiber optic cable to the RS232 Fiber adapter 3 Connect the orange cable to the TX connector on the RS232 Fiber adapter 4 Connect the blue cable to the RX connector on the RS232 Fiber adapter See Figure 2 Figure 1 Panel with F...

Page 18: ...e U1002 connector on the CCU board 7 Connect the blue cable U1001 to the U1001 connector on the CCU board See Figure 3 8 Secure the cable with plastic tie wraps 9 Connect the power connector to the power supply cable Figure 2 Ethernet Kit Cable Connections Ethernet Surge Protector Power Connector Fiber Optic Cable Ethernet Cable RS232 Fiber Adaptor Power Supply Cable Figure 3 CCU Board Cable Conne...

Page 19: ...onfiguration are required before installing into the inverter The configuration can be performed from any desktop or laptop computer Hardware DB25 Male to DB9 Female modem cable Software NPORT Management Suite supplied on the NPort Installation CD MOXA PComm Program http web4 moxa com support download asp LAN Interface Set up To set up the Ethernet Communications Kit 1 Plug the power adapter s DC ...

Page 20: ... use by qualified technicians only Configuring the LAN Interface To configure the Ethernet Communications Kit NPort Express follow the instructions provided on the NPort Installation CD Figure 4 Ethernet Communications Kit Configuration Diagram ...

Page 21: ...trex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the custom...

Page 22: ...mum limits listed in the Xantrex product specifications including but not limited to high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers hereafter ASCs d the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufac turer e component parts or monitoring sys...

Page 23: ... to state province to province or jurisdiction to jurisdiction Return Material Authorization Policy For those products that are not being repaired in the field and are being returned to Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product shipments will...

Page 24: ...ct Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your product has expired if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation if other conditions of the warranty have not been met or if no dated proof of purchase is available your unit may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee To return your product for out of warranty service contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Au...

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