Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem

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Installation

Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem

The ICA can be connected directly to a modem for use in remote sites where a computer may not be available or desired. Any computer that has an available serial communications port and terminal emulation software can communicate with the SW Plus series inverter through a cable or modem connection.

To use a modem, the following is required:

•a terminal emulation program (see “Setting Up a Modem Connection” on page 21)

•a modem capable of auto answer, which must be set at a 9600/N81 BAUD connection

Important: Some modems automatically adjust to the highest transmission speed. The ICA communicates at 9600 BAUD only and the modem must be able to stay at this setting.

•an adapter for the DB9 connection from the phone cable to serial port adapter.

•A NULL MODEM adapter will be required for most applications. Contact the modem provider and modem documentation for more information.

•The program also assumes that the ICA is connected to a serial port with a COM number of 1. If you are using a COM port other than 1, refer to “Enter COM Port Property Values” on page 23.

To connect a modem to an inverter:

1.Install the cables as illustrated in Figure 1-3.

2.Load the ICAP software on the computer. (page 14).

3.Set up your terminal emulation program. (page 21).

4.Configure the ICAP software if necessary. (page 34).

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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 use a modem, the following is required Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemTo connect a modem to an inverter 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 attachedAssigning Customer IDs Optional Reset to DefaultsAssigning ID Numbers to the ICA 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