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Grounding Requirements

975-0334-01-01

3–3

Ground Fault Fuse

The GT Inverter is equipped with a 600 volt, 1 amp ground fault protection fuse 
(replace with Littelfuse KLKD 1 or equivalent).

Figure 3-2

Grounding Diagram

L1 L2  N   G

L 1

L 2

Neutral

L1
L2

Ground

PV1 String #1

PV1 String #2

PV1 String #3 (GT5.0 only)

Grounding electrode

GT5.0 model shown. Other models have 
a four-position terminal block and accept 
up to two PV strings 

WARNING: Shock hazard

Do not attempt to service the ground fault protection fuse yourself. This should only be 
done by qualified service personnel, such as certified electricians or technicians. See 
“Replacing the Ground Fault Protection Fuse” on page 6–4.

Summary of Contents for GT5.0-NA-240

Page 1: ...ner s Manual GT5 0 NA 240 208 UL 05 GT5 0 NA 240 208 POS UL 05 GT4 0N NA 240 208 UL 05 GT4 0 NA 240 208 UL 05 GT4 0 NA 240 208 POS UL 05 GT3 3N NA 240 208 UL 05 GT3 3 NA 240 208 UL 05 GT3 3 NA 240 208 POS UL 05 GT2 8 NA 240 208 UL 05 GT2 8 NA 240 208 POS UL 05 ...

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Page 3: ...Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Owner s Manual ...

Page 4: ...Y 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 INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK AND C REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL I...

Page 5: ...ation in this manual is intended for anyone who needs to operate a GT Inverter Organization This manual is organized into 6 chapters and an appendix Chapter 1 contains information about the features and functions of the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Chapter 2 provides information about installing the GT Inverter It contains information on determining a suitable location for installation PV array...

Page 6: ... These notes describe things which are important for you to know but not as serious as a caution or warning CEC California Energy Commission CSA Canadian Standards Association GFDI Ground Fault Detector Interrupter GT Grid Tie LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking NEC US National Electrical Code NFPA 70 PV Photovoltaic PVGFP PV Ground Fault Protectio...

Page 7: ...ion warnings or cautions On the product Important information warnings or cautions with further explanation in the product guide Caution risk of electric shock Hot surface risk of burns FOR AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL Before opening cover disconnect DC and AC power and wait 5 minutes to allow internal voltages to reach safe levels NOTE there are no user serviceable parts inside Refer to the opera...

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Page 9: ... Inverter It contains no user serviceable parts See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service Attempting to service the GT Inverter yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void the factory warranty 8 Authorized service personnel should reduce the risk of electrical shock by disconnecting both AC and DC power from the GT Inverter before attempting any maintenance or ...

Page 10: ...and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the...

Page 11: ...talling the Mounting Bracket 2 6 Mounting the Inverter on the Bracket 2 8 3 Wiring the Inverter Grounding Requirements 3 1 Ground Fault Fuse 3 3 Wiring Requirements 3 4 AC Circuit Breaker Requirements 3 4 DC AC Disconnect Switch 3 4 Accessing the Wiring Terminals 3 5 Connecting the DC Wiring 3 7 DC Wiring for Multiple Inverters 3 9 Connecting the AC Wiring 3 10 DC and AC Wiring for Multiple Invert...

Page 12: ... Normal Operation Mode 5 4 Offline Mode 5 6 Fault Mode 5 8 Special Screens 5 10 Custom Screens 5 10 Status Indicator Lights 5 11 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Factors Affecting GT Inverter Performance 6 1 PV Array Factors 6 1 Other Factors 6 2 Performing General Maintenance 6 3 Replacing Parts 6 3 Replacing the Ground Fault Protection Fuse 6 4 Replacing the Inverter 6 6 Identifying Error Fault...

Page 13: ...Contents 975 0334 01 01 xi User Display A 11 Display Accuracy A 11 Mechanical Specifications A 12 Regulatory Approvals A 12 Warranty and Return Information WA 1 Index IX 1 ...

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Page 15: ...GT Inverter consists of mounting it to the wall and connecting the DC input to a PV array and the AC output to the utility See Figure 1 1 for a simple diagram of a typical installation In order to operate the GT Inverter must have grid power available and connected It will not provide backup power if the AC grid fails Figure 1 1 Basic System Overview Utility Grid Photovoltaic PV Panels PV Array Xa...

Page 16: ...igher efficiency ratings over a narrower input voltage maximum power point range Positive ground models Xantrex offers positive ground models designated by the POS suffix in the model name designed to work with positive grounded PV arrays Some brands of PV modules require positive grounded arrays for increased power harvest Although most PV modules work fine with negative ground GT Inverter models...

Page 17: ...he 600 volt DC AC disconnect in the wiring disconnect box meets NEC Article 690 It is a non serviceable component and shall remain in place Separating the inverter and wiring disconnect box or removing the wiring disconnect box cover can expose energized conductors PV input circuits in the wiring box ahead of the switch remain energized even when the switch is in the off position hazardous voltage...

Page 18: ...and closed switch positions The switch is lockable and meets NEC Section 690 requirements as a means of disconnect In jurisdictions where the local utility requires that the AC disconnect be capable of being locked in the open position by its service personnel this disconnect switch can also serve as a lockable isolating device Important In North America and other locations the wiring disconnect b...

Page 19: ...ed to an independent PV array Communications between inverters can be enabled by installing network cabling to the inverter RJ 45 ports See Connecting Network Cable Between Multiple Inverters on page 3 15 Planning the Installation Ensure that you have obtained all permits required by local authorities or utilities before beginning installation Inverter Location WARNING Burn hazard Do not install i...

Page 20: ...rding to the minimum clearances specified on page 2 7 Orientation The GT Inverter must be mounted vertically on a wall or pole Do not mount the GT Inverter horizontally If mounting the inverter indoors on a south facing wall ensure the wall is insulated to reduce the amount of heat absorbed by the inverter Unless walls are properly insulated avoid mounting the inverter indoors on any wall that is ...

Page 21: ...ow the lower limit of the MPPT range the inverter remains off line and does not deliver power WARNING Shock hazard Whenever a PV array is exposed to sunlight a shock hazard exists at the output wires or exposed terminals To reduce the risk of shock during installation cover the array with an opaque dark material before making any connections and always test for voltage before touching exposed wiri...

Page 22: ... the array s maximum DC voltage in the coldest expected temperature with both manufacturer coefficient and NEC derating must not exceed 600 Vdc Panel voltage decreases in high temperatures This will affect the panels VMPP and Voc Again the manufacturer s coefficient must be used with the highest expected temperature to determine the minimum VMPP and Voc Mounting the Inverter Dimensions and Knockou...

Page 23: ...hreaded caps both sides Dual 35 mm or 27 mm 1 3 8 or 1 knockouts 137 5 3 8 110 4 5 16 403 15 7 8 550 21 5 8 699 27 1 2 726 28 9 16 52 2 62 2 7 16 279 11 All measurements in mm inches Dual 35 mm or 27 mm 1 3 8 or 1 knockouts 61 5 2 7 16 65 2 2 9 16 279 11 63 5 2 41 5 1 5 8 40 1 9 16 POS Model Rear Knockouts 22 mm 7 8 knockouts ...

Page 24: ...one inverter install each mounting bracket at least 150 mm 6 inches apart to provide enough space for the inverters to hang side by side Figure 2 2 Mounting Bracket and GT Inverter Mounting bracket Back side of the inverter Mounting slots for securing the inverter Mounting flanges Mounting hooks Rectangular slots 25 8 30 5 16 1 3 16 253 10 579 22 3 4 All measurements in mm inches 38 1 1 2 from bot...

Page 25: ...rs 100 cm 39 inches 110 cm 43 inches For indoor installations there is no clearance requirement between the bottom of the inverter and the ground The inverter extends below the bracket by approximately 100 mm 4 inches In front 300 mm 12 inches minimum 910 mm 36 inches are recommended for easy access for reading the display avoiding accidental contact with hot surface and servicing the inverter On ...

Page 26: ...s on the bracket Ensure the inverter is seated properly then secure the bottom of the inverter with appropriate screws or anchors through the mounting slots Figure 2 3 Placing the Inverter on the Mounting Bracket Flange with mounting slots 110 cm 43 100 cm 39 Ground floor Ground clearance requiredfor outdoor installation ...

Page 27: ...ing The PV array frame ground should be connected to the GT Inverter ground bar The size for the conductor is usually based on the size of the largest conductor in the DC system A DC grounding electrode conductor may be required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ Use the GT Inverter ground bar for this connection see Figure 3 2 on page 3 3 Two inch 7 mm knockouts in the bottom of the wiring ...

Page 28: ... mm2 in lb Nm 12 10 4 0 6 0 25 35 3 0 4 0 8 10 30 40 3 4 4 5 6 4 16 25 35 45 4 0 5 0 Important In most models the negative PV conductor is internally bonded to the ground system within the inverter s ground fault detection circuit Inverter models marked with the POS suffix are positive grounded and have the positive PV conductor internally bonded to the ground system through the inverter s ground ...

Page 29: ...tral L1 L2 Ground PV1 String 1 PV1 String 2 PV1 String 3 GT5 0 only Grounding electrode GT5 0 model shown Other models have a four position terminal block and accept up to two PV strings WARNING Shock hazard Do not attempt to service the ground fault protection fuse yourself This should only be done by qualified service personnel such as certified electricians or technicians See Replacing the Grou...

Page 30: ...ct switch that switches both AC and DC at the same time Depending on the installation an external AC and or DC disconnect may be required if the inverter is installed in a location not easily accessible to utility or fire personnel Consult local authorities for additional information WARNING Shock hazard Check for existing electrical or plumbing prior to drilling holes in the walls WARNING Fire ha...

Page 31: ...ll the barrier back to access the wiring terminals See Figure 3 4 After completing the wiring return the insulating barrier to its original position WARNING Shock hazard Do not remove the wiring disconnect box The 600 volt DC AC disconnect in the wiring box meets NEC Article 690 It is a non serviceable component and shall remain in place Removal can expose energized conductors Use caution when wor...

Page 32: ...r 3 6 975 0334 01 01 Figure 3 4 Insulating Barrier Location Figure 3 5 AC and DC Terminal Block Location Lift bottom edge of barrier to access wiring terminals GND NEUT AC L1 AC L2 PV PV L1 L2 N G GT5 0 GT4 0 GT3 3 GT2 8 ...

Page 33: ...is one 4 Repeat for the PV1 string 3 GT5 0 models only if there is one 5 Ensure all connections are correctly wired and properly torqued to a maximum 16 in lb 1 8 Nm WARNING Shock hazard Use caution when working around sources of DC power Although the DC AC disconnect switch disconnects the inverter from DC power hazardous voltages from paralleled PV strings will still be present upstream of the s...

Page 34: ...ocal codes fusing and or a combiner box may be required This fusing and combiner box are to be provided by the installer Important A DC grounding electrode conductor may be required by the AHJ Check local codes before installation L1 L2 N G PV1 String 1 PV1 String 2 Grounding not shown PV1 String 3 GT5 0 only GT5 0 wiring box shown ...

Page 35: ...ected to its own PV array s and that no wires are crossed If inverters share more than one PV array an input current difference of over 1 A between arrays can cause each inverter to fail the ground fault protection fuse will blow followed by short circuit failure This failure will also generate hazardous voltages at the DC AC disconnect switch on each unit For example connect PV1 positive and PV1 ...

Page 36: ...ing procedure is illustrated in Figure 3 9 WARNING Shock hazard Before wiring the GT Inverter ensure the main breaker in the primary utility breaker box is switched OFF Switch this breaker ON only after all wiring is completed as instructed in the procedures Important The neutral conductor must be attached to the inverter in all cases The neutral conductor is used for phase to neutral voltage sens...

Page 37: ...conductor may be connected to each inverter s ground bar One inverter will connect to a common grounding conductor The other inverters will use tap connectors Connection is then made to the DC or AC grounding electrode as per NEC 690 47 Ensure all connections are correctly wired and properly torqued to a maximum 16 in lb 1 8 Nm Figure 3 10 DC and AC Wiring With Multiple GT Inverters L1 L2 N G L1 L...

Page 38: ... To view unit specific screens in a multiple unit system on page 5 5 Without communications wiring network cables each inverter in a system will only display information pertinent to the unit and its associated PV array Xanbus Network Technology GT Inverters use Xanbus technology to communicate with other GT Inverters Network connections for multiple inverters are laid out in a daisy chain pattern...

Page 39: ...onnecting from the grid also forces the remaining inverters offline This condition remains until grid parameters for all inverters are within operating specifications Cabling Requirements The network uses Category 5 CAT5 or CAT5e cable a standard cable available from any computer supply store The cable consists of eight conductors in four twisted pairs with an RJ 45 modular connector wired to the ...

Page 40: ... Cable Insulation Color 1 NET_S White Green White Orange 2 NET_S Green Orange 3 NET_C White Orange White Green 4 CAN_L Blue Blue 5 CAN_H White Blue White Blue 6 NET_C Orange Green 7 NET_S White Brown White Brown 8 NET_C Brown Brown Figure 3 14 RJ 45 Connector Pins 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Table 3 3 Network Components and Part Numbers Network Component Part Number Network termination Male 2 per pack 809 090...

Page 41: ...itoring a Single Inverter You can view GT Inverter operational data on a personal computer using the Xantrex GT Solar Inverter Viewer GT View which you can download free of charge at www xantrex com To use GT View you must connect your computer s serial port to the GT Inverter RS 232 port see Figure 3 13 WARNING Shock hazard Do not route the network cables in the same conduit or panel as the AC an...

Page 42: ... AC disconnect switch to the ON position and turn the main utility panel breaker switches ON When power is restored to the GT Inverter you can run GT View on your computer to monitor the inverter s operation For more information about GT View see the GT View User Manual included with the GT View software WARNING Shock hazard Before opening the GT Inverter wiring disconnect box turn OFF the breaker...

Page 43: ...teps You will need to 1 Ensure the DC AC Disconnect switch is in the OFF position see Figure 4 1 2 Check the PV array DC voltage see procedure below 3 Check the AC utility voltage see procedure below 4 Replace the cover on the wiring box see Replacing the Wiring Disconnect Box Cover on page 4 2 5 Start up the GT Inverter by switching the DC AC Disconnect switch ON WARNING Shock hazard Hazardous vo...

Page 44: ...V split phase or 208 V three phase WYE Phase to phase voltage may rise 3 to 4 Vac at the field wiring points depending upon grid impedance when current is flowing to a typical 240 V grid If the grid voltage is within 1 to 2 Vac of the high voltage disconnect threshold when the inverter is at full rated power output see Adjustable Voltage Frequency and Reconnection Settings on page A 10 the inverte...

Page 45: ...Inverter To start up the inverter 1 Switch the DC AC disconnect switch to the ON position see Figure 4 1 2 Check the GT Inverter LCD The startup screens see Table 5 1 on page 5 2 should appear for five seconds each and then the Reconnecting in sss seconds special screen see Table 5 10 on page 5 10 will appear until the 305 second default value protection timer countdown is completed Commissioning ...

Page 46: ... the inverter is still operating normally switch off the inverter by turning the DC AC disconnect switch to the OFF position Proceed to step 5 If the inverter stops operating after the input current has risen above 1 A turn the unit off remove DC power and have a certified electrician or technician inspect the ground fault protection fuse If the fuse has blown a DC wiring problem may exist Check a...

Page 47: ...rating range 3 Switch on the AC circuit for the inverter The inverter responds by starting its 305 second protection timer Ensure that the inverter does not produce power before the countdown is over After completing the countdown the green light turns on and the inverter begins delivering power The display returns to showing the power being produced and the total kWh produced to date 4 If you hav...

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Page 49: ...s on page 5 10 During operation When the protection timer stops the GT Inverter begins delivering power indicated by the power output reading in the display see Table 5 2 Normal Operation Default Screen on page 5 4 When the inverter is offline or there is fault condition When the GT Inverter is offline at night for example or a fault condition has been detected the LCD displays a message to indica...

Page 50: ...scribed in more detail in the following tables Startup Mode During startup the GT Inverter displays several message screens on its front panel LCD These screens appear in the following order Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Startup Screens on GT Inverter Front Panel Display Display Duration Description Power 5000W NA 240 208V 5 seconds Startup message 1 Maximum output power and Region nominal output voltage Fl...

Page 51: ...ly high frequency is detected Clr t clear time Fl 59 4Hz Clr t 0 16s 3 seconds Fl frequency low threshold setting the threshold at which the inverter disconnects itself from the power grid when abnormally low frequency is detected Clr t clear time Reconnect Delay 305 00s 3 seconds Setting for the reconnect delay for the protection timer After a fault clears for the specified clear time the protect...

Page 52: ...t screen flashes alternately every two seconds with the Insufficient Solar Energy screen see Table 5 10 Special Message Screens on page 5 10 More screens for all systems Besides the default normal operation display more system information messages can be viewed To view more Normal Operation information Tap the front panel to advance the display to the next screen Normal operation screens shown in ...

Page 53: ... In a multiple unit system with network cables properly installed the system values displayed are for the entire system For example in a two inverter system if inverter 1 is producing 1500 W and inverter 2 is producing 2000 W both inverters display a total system power of 3500 W Time online and array readings are for the local inverter and PV array associated with that inverter Description 1st tim...

Page 54: ...ble offline mode screens Table 5 5 Offline Mode Default Display Display Description Inverter Offline Displayed at all times while the system is offline Table 5 6 Offline Mode Screens for All GT Inverter Units Tap Display In a multiple unit system with communications cables properly installed the system values displayed are for the entire system Time online is for the local inverter Description 1st...

Page 55: ...creen These screens are only displayed on multiple unit GT Inverter systems with communications cables installed If you continue to tap the unit then the LCD continues to cycle through all of the available offline mode screens Table 5 7 Additional Offline Mode Screens for Each GT Inverter Unit in a Multiple Unit System Tap Display Description 5th time Unit 0W Today 1 25kWh Power being produced by ...

Page 56: ...s within the specified range If the fault does not clear a phase to neutral line may not be connected properly AC Current Fault The AC output current is over the allowable limit which is 0 5 A less than the maximum output fault current See Electrical Specifications on page A 2 The message clears after 15 seconds if the output current falls below the limit Frequency Fault 0 0Hz The actual frequency...

Page 57: ...alternately until the countdown is complete Table 5 8 Fault Message Screens Display Appears When Table 5 9 Additional Fault Mode Screens Tap Display In a multiple unit system with network cables installed the system values displayed are for the entire system Time online and array readings are for the local inverter and PV array associated with that inverter Description 1st time Current fault messa...

Page 58: ...ntact information for service Table 5 10 Special Message Screens Display Description Reconnecting in sss seconds Time remaining in seconds sss before the GT Inverter reconnects to the grid This is a protection timer it runs for approximately five minutes at startup and after any grid fault Inverter Offline GT Inverter switching or has switched from Normal Operation to Offline mode This screen may ...

Page 59: ... at any time Table 5 11 Status Indicator LEDs LED on Means GREEN GT Inverter is on DC voltage and AC voltage are qualified and the protection timer has finished and delivering power No action required Turns off when a fault state is detected RED Ground fault condition detected Check for any fault messages on the display see Table 5 8 and refer also to Table 6 1 Troubleshooting the GT Inverter on p...

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Page 61: ...deal factory conditions such as specified illumination 1000 W m2 spectrum of the light and specified temperature 25 C 77 F which seldom reflect real world installations This is called the STC Standard Test Condition rating and is the figure that appears on the PV module nameplate label Expected performance Because of several unavoidable environmental factors you can expect your PVarray to produce ...

Page 62: ...e shadow of a utility wire or tree branch on part of the array s surface This condition in effect acts like a weak battery in a flashlight reducing the total output even though the other batteries are good However the output loss is not proportionate to shading The GT Inverter is designed to maximize its energy production in all of the above situations using its MPPT algorithm Other Factors Other ...

Page 63: ...r noon on March 21 and September 21 of each year review the output of the system and compare with previous year s reading Maintain a log of system performance readings so that you can recognize when system performance becomes inconsistent Replacing Parts See the Warranty and Return Information on page WA 1 for information on how to get service for your GT Inverter WARNING Shock and fire hazard Do ...

Page 64: ...ulated fuse puller remove the blown fuse and replace it with a new AC DC midget cartridge rated 600 Vdc 1A Littelfuse KLKD 1 or equivalent 4 Replace the display front panel cover and tighten all four screws securely 5 Replace the wiring disconnect box cover WARNING Shock and fire hazard Inverter fuses must only be replaced by qualified service personnel such as a certified electrician or technicia...

Page 65: ...0334 01 01 6 5 Figure 6 1 Location of Fuse Front Panel Cover Removed Figure 6 2 Display Front Panel Assembly Ground fault protection fuse location POS models AC overcurrent protection fuse Ground fault protection fuse LCD ...

Page 66: ...ng the inverter from the wiring box breaks the ground path between the grounded conductor and earth ground When the wires between the inverter and wiring box are disconnected and exposed both PV leads are floating at the array open circuit voltage If there is leakage current from the POSITIVE PV lead to ground at the array touching the NEGATIVE PV lead could cause a life threatening shock even wit...

Page 67: ... and DC wires with wire nuts 5 Inside the inverter remove the four nuts attaching the wiring box to the inverter See Figure 6 3 6 Push the connecting DC and AC wires down inside the wiring box 7 Lift the inverter off the mounting bracket leaving the wiring box in place 8 Ensure the gasket on the wiring disconnect box is clean and undamaged The gasket must create a water tight seal between the inve...

Page 68: ...g disconnect box Tighten each nut alternately to clamp the gasket between the inverter and wiring disconnect box Secure all nuts tightly 5 Remove the wire nut from the PV NEGATIVE wire and reconnect it to the terminal block inside the inverter 6 Uncap the remaining DC and AC wires and reconnect them to the terminal blocks inside the inverter 7 Ensure all connections are correctly wired and properl...

Page 69: ...Fault Utility service panel breakers are switched off AC grid voltage is not present or incorrect Turn on utility panel breakers Check AC connections at the inverter s terminals Ensure AC voltage within the range specified in Output on page A 2 is present The display reads Inverter Offline with sufficient sunlight DC breakers are switched off if installed or external DC fuses are blown if installe...

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Page 71: ...Solar Inverter The topics in this appendix are organized as follows Electrical Specifications on page A 2 Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature on page A 11 Environmental Specifications on page A 11 User Display on page A 11 Mechanical Specifications on page A 12 Regulatory Approvals on page A 12 ...

Page 72: ...Factory settings can be adjusted with the approval of the utility This unit is provided with adjustable trip limits and may be aggregated above 30 kW on a single Point of Common Coupling See Adjustable Voltage Fre quency and Reconnection Settings on page A 10 212 263 Vac 184 228 Vac Operating range utility voltage phase to neutral 106 1 131 5 Vac Nominal output frequency 60 Hz Operating range util...

Page 73: ...ncy 5kW Efficiency vs Output Power 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 of Rated Output Power Efficiency 240 240VDC 240 300VDC 240 480VDC 208 240VDC 208 300VDC 208 480VDC 208Vac Efficiency CEC 95 0 Peak 95 5 240Vac Efficiency CEC 95 5 Peak 95 9 per Performance Test Protocol for Evaluating Inverters Used in Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems as adopted by CEC ...

Page 74: ...ge 240 V 208 V Maximum output power 4000 W 3800 W Operating range utility voltage phase to phase Factory settings can be adjusted with the approval of the utility This unit is provided with adjustable trip limits and may be aggregated above 30 kW on a single Point of Common Coupling See Adjustable Voltage Frequency and Reconnection Settings on page A 10 212 263 Vac 184 228 Vac Operating range util...

Page 75: ...Power Efficiency 240 195VDC 240 266VDC 240 480VDC 208 195VDC 208 266VDC 208 480VDC 208 Efficiency CEC 95 0 Peak 95 7 240 Efficiency CEC 95 5 Peak 96 0 per Performance Test Protocol for Evaluating Inverters Used in Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems as adopted by CEC 4kW Efficiency vs Output Power 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 of Rated Output Power Efficiency 240 195V...

Page 76: ...0 W Operating range utility voltage phase to phase Factory settings can be adjusted with the approval of the utility This unit is provided with adjustable trip limits and may be aggregated above 30 kW on a single Point of Common Coupling See Ad justable Voltage Frequency and Reconnection Settings on page A 10 212 263 Vac 184 228 Vac Operating range utility voltage phase to neutral 106 1 131 5 Vac ...

Page 77: ...t Power Efficiency 240 195VDC 240 266VDC 240 480VDC 208 195VDC 208 266VDC 208 480VDC 208 Efficiency CEC 95 0 Peak 95 6 240 Efficiency CEC 95 5 Peak 95 9 per Performance Test Protocol for Evaluating Inverters Used in Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems as adopted by CEC 3 3kW Efficiency vs Output Power 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 of Rated Output Power Efficiency 240 ...

Page 78: ...s can be adjusted with the approval of the utility This unit is provided with adjustable trip limits and may be aggregated above 30 kW on a single Point of Common Coupling See Adjustable Volt age Frequency and Reconnection Settings on page A 10 212 263 Vac 184 228 Vac Operating range utility voltage phase to neutral 106 1 131 5 Vac Nominal output frequency 60 Hz Operating range utility frequency 5...

Page 79: ...ency 2 8 kW Efficiency vs Output Power 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 of Rated Output Power Efficiency 240 195VDC 240 266VDC 240 480VDC 208 195VDC 208 266VDC 208 480VDC 208 Efficiency CEC 93 5 Peak 94 6 240 Efficiency CEC 94 0 Peak 95 0 per Performance Test Protocol for Evaluating Inverters Used in Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems as adopted by CEC ...

Page 80: ...ment Range Low High Tolerance Phase to Neutral rms High Threshold Voltage 131 50 0 5 2 5 V 130 50 135 00 1 5 V Phase to Neutral rms Reconnect Voltage 126 96 0 24 V 126 96 135 00 1 5 V Phase to Neutral rms Low Threshold Voltage 106 10 0 5 2 5 V 102 00 107 10 1 5 V Voltage rms High Clearing Time ms 1000 0 0 1 s 1000 2000 0 0 1 s Voltage rms Low Clearing Time ms 2000 2000 5000 Frequency High Threshol...

Page 81: ...3 to 149 F Storage temperature range 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F Power derating See Figure A 7 on page A 11 Tolerable relative humidity limit Operating 95 non condensing Storage 100 condensing Type alphanumeric liquid crystal display with backlight Size 2 lines by 16 characters Instantaneous Power 30 W 1 of reading Voltage 1 of rating 1 of reading Current 1 of rating 1 of reading System Lifetime energy...

Page 82: ...f Inverter dimensions H W D 28 16 5 inches 724 403 145 mm Shipping dimensions H W D 34 20 10 5 16 inches 866 518 262 mm Inverter weight 58 lb 26 3 kg Shipping weight 76 lb 34 5 kg Input and output terminals AC and DC terminals accept wire sizes of 2 5 to 16 mm2 14 to 6 AWG Disconnect switch Integrated switch disconnects both AC and DC meets NEC Article 690 rated 600 Vdc Note This inverter is compl...

Page 83: ...become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska and Hawaii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada...

Page 84: ... CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG...

Page 85: ...er where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem 3 Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits If you are returning a ...

Page 86: ...DC wiring size and length __________________________________ Description of fault messages and or indicators on front panel __________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Description of problem __________________________________ _______...

Page 87: ...er viii features and options 1 2 front panel display 1 2 5 1 fault messages 5 8 normal operation messages 5 4 offline mode messages 5 6 reading messages 5 2 special messages 5 10 startup messages 5 2 fuse location of ground fault protection 6 5 G general maintenance 6 3 ground clearance required for installation 2 2 2 7 ground fault protection fuse 3 3 replacing 6 4 grounding requirements 3 1 GT V...

Page 88: ...nstructions vii serial number WA 4 specifications electrical A 2 mechanical A 12 standard features and options 1 2 standard test condition 6 1 startup procedure check PV array DC voltage 4 2 check utility AC voltage 4 2 monitor front panel display 5 1 overview 4 1 replace wiring box cover 4 2 start the inverter 4 3 status LEDs description 5 11 do not illuminate 6 9 red LED is on 6 9 T temperature ...

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