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Installation Guide

Grid Tie Interface (GTI)

SW Series
SW4024, SW4048, SW5548

Summary of Contents for Trace SW4024

Page 1: ...Installation Guide Grid Tie Interface GTI SW Series SW4024 SW4048 SW5548...

Page 2: ...cy of the contents of this guide Xantrex International assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Note as well that specifications and product functionality may change without notice Since the...

Page 3: ...tical to the safe installation or operation of the unit Follow these instructions closely A A A A ATTENTION TTENTION TTENTION TTENTION TTENTION Cette proc dure est essentielle l installation ou l util...

Page 4: ...g Additional AC disconnects may be required as part of the system installation Consult local and national electrical code requirements This unit is designed to be horizontally wall mounted The AC inpu...

Page 5: ...26 Inverter AC Input and Output Wiring to the GTIs 28 GTI Wiring to the Sub Panel 30 Connecting the Communications Cables for Dual Inverter Installations 30 AC Rewiring for Dual Inverter Power Panel I...

Page 6: ...llations 11 Figure 2 5b Utility Grid AC Wiring to the GTI 13 Figure 2 5c Inverter AC Input Wiring to the GTI 15 Figure 2 5d Inverter AC Output Wiring to the GTI 17 Figure 2 5e GTI Wiring to the Sub Pa...

Page 7: ...le to optimize the sell function The SW Series II with the GTI meets all power quality requirements of UL1741 including harmonic distortion power factor and anti islanding requirements In addition it...

Page 8: ...1 0 INTRODUCTION 2 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 Figure 1 1 Grid Tie Interface Flow Diagram...

Page 9: ...1 0 INTRODUCTION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 3 Figure 1 2 Grid Tie Interface Flow Diagram with External Manual Bypass Switch...

Page 10: ...otal Harmonic Distortion THD levels that are within acceptable ranges and ensures the power factor is high The GTI also provides anti islanding protection in the event of a utility grid failure Bypass...

Page 11: ...DISCONNECTED IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AN EXTERNAL BYPASS SWITCH BREAKER BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE GRID AND THE CRITICAL LOAD PANEL THIS SWITCH WHEN ENGAGED WILL ALLOW THE GRID TO DIRECTLY POWER THE LOADS...

Page 12: ...x 4 s etc that will support its weight CAUTION Do not mount vertically as water may enter the enclosure and damage the internal circuitry Damage caused by mounting the unit vertically is NOT covered u...

Page 13: ...975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 7 Figure 2 3 Dimensional Drawing Not to scale Front Internal view of unit Side of unit Ends of unit both ends 2 3 8 4 3 8 1 1 8 19 7 8 4 3 4 3 4 6 1 8 1 3 4 3 1 8 1 3 8 21...

Page 14: ...propriate for this installation AC wiring should be routed in separate conduits from the communications cable CAUTION AC pass through ability through the GTI is 60 amps It is recommended to use minimu...

Page 15: ...Rev A 03 02 9 Figure 2 5 AC Input and Output Wiring for Single Inverter Installations AC Wiring for Single Inverter Installations continued See pages 10 through 21 for detailed instructions for AC In...

Page 16: ...only one method Please consult your local electrician for specific wiring details pertaining to your installation 1 Connect a wire from the ground bus in the main service panel to the ground lug in th...

Page 17: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 11 Figure 2 5a Ground Wiring for a Single Inverter Installations AC Wiring for Single Inverter Installations continued...

Page 18: ...T and NEUTRAL input wires from the GTI to the main utility panel Leave a sufficient amount of extra wire at each end 2 Confirm a GROUND green wire exists from the main utility panel to the GTI s AC GR...

Page 19: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 13 Figure 2 5b Utility Grid AC Wiring to the GTI AC Wiring for Single Inverter Installations continued...

Page 20: ...xtra wire at each end 2 Connect the NEUTRAL white wire from the GTI s NEU OUT terminal to the inverter s NEUTRAL IN 1 terminal 3 Connect the AC1 HOT OUT BLACK wire from the GTI to the inverter s AC1 H...

Page 21: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 15 AC Wiring for Single Inverter Installations continued Figure 2 5c Inverter AC Input Wiring to the GTI...

Page 22: ...e inverters s NEUTRAL OUT terminal 2 Connect the other end of this same NEUTRAL wire to the NEUTRAL bar in the GTI 3 Connect a HOT Black wire to the inverter s terminal labeled AC HOT OUTPUT 4 Connect...

Page 23: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 17 Figure 2 5d Inverter AC Output Wiring to the GTI AC Wiring for Single Inverter Installations continued...

Page 24: ...E MAIN UTILITY PANEL 1 Connect a NEUTRAL white wire to the GTI s NEUTRAL bar 2 Connect the other end of this NEUTRAL wire to the NEUTRAL bar in the sub panel 3 Connect the HOT black wire to the GTI s...

Page 25: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 19 AC Wiring for Single Inverter Installations continued Figure 2 5e GTI Wiring to the Sub Panel...

Page 26: ...the communications cable from inside of the inverter It will be located directly behind the AC Terminal Block This cable extends approximately 2 5 feet out of the inverter 3 Connect the loose end of...

Page 27: ...g continued Communications Cable continued Figure 2 7 Connecting the Communications Cable to the Circuit Board NOTE An additional 8 foot 10 conductor extension cable is available at Xantrex P N 130 01...

Page 28: ...he utility s L2 line provides the second 120 volt AC output 180 degrees out of phase from the first inverter The combined out of phase voltages can power 240 volt AC loads as well as 120 volt loads up...

Page 29: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 23 Figure 2 8 Wiring Diagram for Dual Inverter Installations AC Wiring for Dual Inverter Installations continued...

Page 30: ...a ground wire from inverter 2 to the main service panel 3 Connect a wire from the ground bus in the main service panel to the GROUND terminal in the GTI 1 4 Connect a wire from the ground bus in the m...

Page 31: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 25 Figure 2 8a Ground Wiring for Dual Inverter Installations AC Wiring for Dual Inverter Installations continued...

Page 32: ...the GTI 1 2 Connect a wire to the NEUTRAL bar on the GTI 1 and route this wire to the GTI 2 s NEUTRAL bar Keep this wire as short as possible 3 Select a dual pole breaker in the main service panel Co...

Page 33: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 27 Figure 2 8b Utility Grid AC Wiring to Dual GTIs Wiring continued AC Wiring for Dual Inverter Installations continued...

Page 34: ...HOT OUT to the L2 inverter s AC HOT IN 1 terminal 3 Connect the AC HOT OUTPUT 120 Vac from the L1 inverter to the AC IN terminal in the GTI 1 4 Connect the NEUTRAL wire from the L1 inverter s NEUTRAL...

Page 35: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 29 Figure 2 8c Inverter AC Input and Output Wiring to the GTIs AC Wiring for Dual Inverter Installations continued...

Page 36: ...NY BONDING FROM THE SUB PANEL IF IT IS PRESENT See Figure 2 8d for an illustration of GTI Wiring to the Sub Panel Connecting the Communications Cables for Dual Inverter Installations See Figure 2 6 fo...

Page 37: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 31 Figure 2 8d GTI Wiring to the Sub Panel AC Wiring for Dual Inverter Installations continued...

Page 38: ...to terminal 1A in GTI 1 5 Remove wire 1C from terminal 1D in the power panel a Use a wire nut to add a sufficient length of wire to wire 1C to reach terminal 1C in GTI 1 b Connect the extended wire 1...

Page 39: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 33 Figure 2 9 Rewiring Power Panel Installations to include dual GTIs AC Re Wiring for Power Panel Installations continued...

Page 40: ...abel the terminals 1B 1D 2B and 2D as labeled in Figure 2 10a 4 Remove wire 1A from terminal 1B in the power module a Use a wire nut to add a sufficient length of wire to wire 1A to reach terminal 1A...

Page 41: ...ns continued 10 Add a wire to terminal 1B in the power panel and connect it to terminal 1B in GTI 1 11 Add a wire to terminal 1D in the power panel and connect it to terminal 1D in GTI 1 12 Add a wire...

Page 42: ...STALLATION 36 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 Figure 2 10a Power Module Re wiring for dual GTI Installations Wiring continued AC Rewiring for Power Module Installations cont...

Page 43: ...Ensure the main service panel s circuit breakers feeding the inverters are OFF 2 Switch ON both inverters The inverter should be providing 120 240 Vac to the sub panel 3 Use an AC voltmeter and measu...

Page 44: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 38 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 Notes...

Page 45: ...h t o t r e w o p g n i l l e s r e t r e v n i e h t d n a d i r g f f o s i D E L 1 C A e h t k c e h c d n a r e v o c I T G e h t e v o m e R d r a o b t i u c r i c l a c i t r e v e h t n o D E...

Page 46: ...3 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 01 Rev A 01 02 40 Notes...

Page 47: ...tinuous Bypass Mode Buy Current 60 amps continuous Total Output Harmonic Distortion Rated 5 at rated power Typical 2 5 at rated power MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Enclosure Type Indoor ventilated steel c...

Page 48: ...2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 02 Rev A 03 02 A 2...

Page 49: ...hout obligation to modify or upgrade those previously manufactured Defective products must be returned to Xantrex Technology Inc or its Authorized Service Center in the original packaging or equivalen...

Page 50: ...serial number of your product and its date of purchase as well as information about the installation and use of the unit Return Material Procedure If you are returning a product follow this procedure...

Page 51: ..._____________________________________ Problem ___________________________________________ Include a telephone number where you can be reached during business hours and a complete return shipping addr...

Page 52: ...APPENDIX B PRODUCT SYSTEM INFORMATION 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0041 01 01 Rev A 01 02 B 4...

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