Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual

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User Interface Features

Table 3-3Keyboard Commands (Terminal Emulation Programs Only)

	Keystroke	Function

	1-8	Select inverter: 1 through 8 is the inverter’s ID
	1-8	number, 1 is the default.
		number, 1 is the default.

Setup Menu - Accesses either “BEGIN BASIC

SSETUP” or “BEGIN ADVANCED SETUP” Menus.

		Sends ASCII LED Status. The information
		displayed on the screen mimics the layout of the
		LEDs on the inverter control module : each LED is
		represented by a dash or a character, laid out in two
	? or /	rows of four characters.
	? or /	• Dash: the LED is not lit.
		• Dash: the LED is not lit.
		• Non-blinking character: the LED is solid (lit).
		• Blinking character: the LED is blinking.
		See Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Charger Owner's
		Manual for details.

	V, v	Version number of ICA

	T, t	Set terminal mode. If you see a display of many
	T, t	strange characters, try pressing “T” to clear it up.
		strange characters, try pressing “T” to clear it up.

~Adapter Reset

	ESC	Retransmit LCD screen, LED’s, and Adapter ID
	ESC	number
		number

975-0052-01-01 Rev A

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Contents Inverter Communications Adapter ICA Page Inverter Communications Adapter Date and Revision Organization Purpose Scope AudienceIllustrations Conventions UsedAbbreviations and Acronyms Related Information Important Safety Instructions Viii Contents Warranty and Return Information Figures Xii Tables Xiv 1Installation Introduction Features/Components1Inverter Communications Adapter ICA To install the ICA Connecting the ICA Cable2Connecting 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 To connect multiple adapters to a single serial port Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer4Connecting Multiple ICAs Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations RJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter Advanced Monitoring Software Additional Possible Requirements2Configuration Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun Installing the ICA Software Icap2ICAP License Agreement Screen 4ICAP Install Folder Screen 6Ready to Install Screen 8Installed Screen Starting Setup Manually To start the program from a command prompt Starting Setup From a Command PromptMake a New Connection Setting Up a Modem ConnectionTo establish the type of modem connection Establish the Type of ConnectionTo enter the COM port values Enter COM Port Property ValuesPage 3Operation 1ICAP Splash Screen Starting IcapOFF Srch on CHG User Interface FeaturesExit Icap Menu BarGo Past END Menu To use the Go Past END Menu featureMultiple-Unit Drop-Down Box LEDs and LCD DisplayNavigation Buttons Keyboard Commands 3Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only Changing Icap Settings 3Identifying the Number of ICAs attached Identifying Single or Multiple ICAsAssigning ID Numbers to the ICA Reset to DefaultsAssigning Customer IDs Optional To change ID Number on the ICA4Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA To make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings Advanced Configuration Settings6Changing the PC’s COM Port Number Changing the PC’s COM Port NumberTroubleshooting the ICA Testing the ICATroubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICA Reset Program Display Anomaly Check Configuration8Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2 Warranty Warranty and Return InformationProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Return ProcedureSerial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your SystemPage Index Index Page Xantrex Technology Inc