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System Configuration
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Pre-Configuration Planning
Importance Pre-configuration planning is essential to ensure optimal performance for
your system. This section outlines the components of a system and how
you can plan for them.
Types of Applications
The Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Charger can be configured for the following
applications:
• OFF-GRID (stand-alone) applications where no utility power is
available.
See Figure 2-17 through Figure 2-20 for illustrations of off-grid
applications.
• ON-GRID applications where it can operate the AC loads when the
Utility System (grid) fails, keep the batteries charged, and/or function
as an energy management controller.
See Figure 2-21 and Figure 2-22 for illustrations of on-grid
applications.
System Considerations
You need to consider the following issues as you design your system.
System output How much power will be required and how it will be produced:
❐
Single or dual inverters (based on output voltage and output
watts required)
❐
Output watts required (i.e., continuous capacity and surge capacity)
❐
Output voltage (120 Vac or 240 Vac)
See “System Output Requirements” on page 2–4 for more information.
System input What are the sources of power for your system:
❐
Utility power
❐
AC generator (See “Generator Considerations” on page 2–19 )
Important:
Be sure to consult with your local utility company and/or permit
office to ensure that the desired configuration will be code-compliant. Be sure to
obtain the proper licenses and permits as required by law.
Important:
Installations of this equipment should only be performed by skilled
personnel such as qualified electricians and Certified Renewable Energy (RE)
System Installers. For a list of Xantrex Certified RE dealers, please visit our
website at www.XantrexREdealers.com.