Xantrex GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit Installation Manual - Energize Procedure (Startup)

Summary of GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit

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    This guide for use by qualified personnel only gt series three phase ethernet communications kit installation guide ethernet.Book page i thursday, may 29, 2008 4:20 pm.

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  • Page 3: Gt Series Three Phase

    This guide for use by qualified personnel only gt series three phase ethernet communications kit installation guide ethernet.Book page i thursday, may 29, 2008 4:20 pm.

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    This guide for use by qualified personnel only about xantrex 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 a...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Iii this guide for use by qualified personnel only about this guide purpose the purpose of this installation guide is to provideexplanations and procedures for installing and configuring the gt series three phase ethernet communications kit. Scope the guide provides safety guidelines, procedures for...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used

    About this guide iv 153553 this guide for use by qualified personnel only conventions used the following conventions are used in this guide. Related information you can find more information about xantrex technology inc. As well as its products and services at www.Xantrex.Com warning warnings identi...

  • Page 7: Warning: Shock Hazard

    V this guide for use by qualified personnel only important safety instructions save these instructions - do not discard this manual contains important safety instructions for the gt series three phase ethernet communications kit that must be followed during installation and maintenance procedures. W...

  • Page 8: Risks

    Safety vi 153553 this guide for use by qualified personnel only risks warning: shock hazard parts of the capacitor charge will still be energized for a maximum of five minutes after being disconnected. Open doors only after the device is disconnected and discharged. Check whether the device is no lo...

  • Page 9: General Safety Precautions

    Safety 153553 vii this guide for use by qualified personnel only general safety precautions 1. When installing the ethernet communications kit in gt series three phase grid tie inverters use only components recommended or sold by xantrex. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock,...

  • Page 10: Lockout and Tag

    Safety viii 153553 this guide for use by qualified personnel only operational safety procedures never work alone when servicing this equipment. A team of two is required until the equipment is properly de-energized, locked-out and tagged, and verified de-energized with a meter. Thoroughly inspect th...

  • Page 11: Caution

    Safety 153553 ix this guide for use by qualified personnel only 4. Open, lockout, and tag the dc disconnect switch (s1) on the right door of the inverter enclosure. See gt100 or gt250 grid tie inverter manual for the location of the dc disconnect switch. 5. Using a confirmed, accurate meter, verify ...

  • Page 12: Intended Use

    Safety x 153553 this guide for use by qualified personnel only de-energize/isolation procedure the following procedure should be followed to de-energize the inverter for maintenance. To isolate the inverter: 1. Turn the main on / off switch (s3) to the off position. 2. Open the utility connection ci...

  • Page 13: Contents

    153553 xi for use by qualified technicians only important safety instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v installation and configuration description of the gt series three phase ethernet communications kit - - - - - - - - - -1 interface requirements - - - -...

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  • Page 15: Communications Kit

    For use by qualified technicians only 153553 1 installation and configuration description of the gt series three phase ethernet communications kit the gt series three phase ethernet communications kit is an option for the gt series three phase grid tie inverters. The ethernet communications kit is a...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Installation and configuration 2 153553 for use by qualified technicians only installation equipment required • inverter enclosure key (7mm triangle key) • small flathead screwdriver • wire cutter or scissors to trim cable ties • ratchet with 10mm socket or 10mm nutdriver de-energize/isolation proce...

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    Installation 153553 3 for use by qualified technicians only installing the ethernet communications kit you will have to make connections to the ccu control board inside of the enclosure. Use caution not to discharge any static electricity onto the control board. Use the following procedure to instal...

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    Installation and configuration 4 153553 for use by qualified technicians only 5. Connect the ethernet cable from the computer network to the unprotected connection on the ethernet surge protector. 6. Connect the orange cable (u1002) to the u1002 connector on the ccu board. 7. Connect the blue cable ...

  • Page 19: Energize Procedure (Startup)

    Configuring 153553 5 for use by qualified technicians only energize procedure (startup) use the following procedure to turn on the inverter: 1. Remove any lockout devices from the utility connection circuit breaker and pv disconnect switch. 2. Close the utility connection circuit breaker. 3. Close t...

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    Installation and configuration 6 153553 for 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 ethernet....

  • Page 21: Warranty

    153553 wa–1 for use by qualified technicians only warranty and return information warranty what does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This limited warranty is provided by xantrex technology inc. ("xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your gt series three phase e...

  • Page 22: Disclaimer

    Warranty and return wa–2 153553 for use by qualified technicians only proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: • the dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user; or • the dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing origina...

  • Page 23: Exclusions

    Warranty and return 153553 wa–3 for use by qualified technicians only in no event will xantrex be liable for: (a)any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including lost profits, lost revenues, failure to realize expected savings, or other commercial or economic losses of any kind,...

  • Page 24: Out of Warranty Service

    Warranty and return wa–4 153553 for use by qualified technicians only 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 pr...

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  • Page 26: Xantrex Technology Inc.

    Xantrex technology inc. 1 800 670 0707 tel toll free na 1 408 987 6030 (direct) 1 800 994 7828 fax toll free na customerservice@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com 153553 revision a printed in usa ethernet.Book page 6 thursday, may 29, 2008 4:20 pm.