Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual Installing the ICA Software Icap

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Configuration

Installing the ICA Software: ICAP

The Inverter Communications Adapter software program (ICAP) is included on the CD in the ICA package. It allows a personal computer to operate as a virtual control panel for up to eight Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Chargers.

For other computer platforms, See “Setting Up a Modem Connection” on page 21.

Select one of the following methods to install the software:

•Use Autorun (must be enabled on your CDROM drive).

•Manual Start (assumes that Autorun is not enabled on your CDROM drive).

•Use a Command prompt to initiate the installation program.

Important: Software levels shown in these illustrations may not represent the most current version.

Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun

To install the software with Autorun enabled on your CDROM drive:

1.Insert the CD into your computer’s CDROM drive. If autorun has not been disabled for the CDROM in your computer, the Welcome screen shown in Figure 2-1 will appear.

Figure 2-1ICAP Welcome Screen

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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 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem To use a modem, the following is requiredTo 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