Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter Connecting the ICA Cable, To install the ICA

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Installation

Connecting the ICA Cable

The ICA converts the REMOTE port on the Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Charger into a standard RS232 type communications port interface.

See Figure 1-2 for the location of the Remote Port on the Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Charger.

Important: There are two ports located on the inverter – one is used for the stacking cable and the other is for the remote control port. Make sure you connect the ICA to the correct port. If a Remote Inverter Control Module (ICM-Remote) is being used, it will have to be disconnected while the ICA is in use.

To install the ICA:

1.Connect the ICA adapter to the Sine Wave Plus Inverter/ Charger remote port located on the left end of the inverter, near the AC wiring compartment (Figure 1-2).

2.Connect the phone cable to the RJ11 jack on the gray ICA adapter and to the black serial port adapter.

3.Plug the serial port adapter into the computer’s serial port (Figure 1-2).

4.Check that the LED has illuminated to indicate that it can communicate with the inverter.

Important: On some computers, a DB9-to-25-pin adapter may be needed to allow connection.

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Contents Inverter Communications Adapter ICA Page Inverter Communications Adapter Date and Revision Purpose Scope Audience OrganizationConventions Used IllustrationsAbbreviations and Acronyms Related Information Important Safety Instructions Viii Contents Warranty and Return Information Figures Xii Tables Xiv 1Installation Features/Components Introduction1Inverter Communications Adapter ICA Connecting the ICA Cable To install the ICA2Connecting Directly to the Inverter To connect a modem to an inverter Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemTo use a modem, the following is required 3Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer To connect multiple adapters to a single serial port4Connecting Multiple ICAs Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations RJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter Additional Possible Requirements Advanced Monitoring Software2Configuration Installing the ICA Software Icap Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun2ICAP License Agreement Screen 4ICAP Install Folder Screen 6Ready to Install Screen 8Installed Screen Starting Setup Manually Starting Setup From a Command Prompt To start the program from a command promptSetting Up a Modem Connection Make a New ConnectionEstablish the Type of Connection To establish the type of modem connectionEnter COM Port Property Values To enter the COM port valuesPage 3Operation Starting Icap 1ICAP Splash ScreenUser Interface Features OFF Srch on CHGIcap Menu Bar ExitTo use the Go Past END Menu feature Go Past END MenuLEDs and LCD Display Multiple-Unit Drop-Down BoxNavigation Buttons Keyboard Commands 3Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only Changing Icap Settings Identifying Single or Multiple ICAs 3Identifying the Number of ICAs attachedReset to Defaults Assigning ID Numbers to the ICAAssigning Customer IDs Optional To change ID Number on the ICA4Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA Advanced Configuration Settings To make changes to the Advanced Configuration settingsChanging the PC’s COM Port Number 6Changing the PC’s COM Port NumberTesting the ICA Troubleshooting the ICATroubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICA Reset Program Check Configuration Display Anomaly8Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2 Warranty and Return Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductReturn Material Authorization Policy ExclusionsReturn Procedure Out of Warranty ServiceInformation About Your System Serial Number Purchased From Purchase DatePage Index Index Page Xantrex Technology Inc