Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual Additional Possible Requirements

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Installation

Additional Possible Requirements

The modem at the inverter location may need to be DC powered if it is necessary to connect to the inverter during a fault condition where the inverter has shut off its AC output.

Advanced Monitoring Software

The ICA was developed to change the Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Charger raw data output to an RS232 protocol output. The ICA code only manipulates the inverter’s control panel keypad strokes. The included software emulates these keystrokes.

There are companies that have used these keystroke bits of information (coming from the ICA) to develop advanced monitoring software that provides monitoring and data logging capability. Additional information on these programs can be found at www.righthandeng.com or www.mauisolarsoftware.com.

Important: Xantrex Technology Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use or function of these advanced monitoring software programs.

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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 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