Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual Changing Icap Settings

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Operation

Changing ICAP Settings

ICAP enables you to change certain settings to accommodate your specific configuration. This is done by using the ICA COMMANDS and COMMUNICATION commands on the ICAP Menu Bar. Use the ICA Commands to change configuration parameters for the ICA adapter. Use the Communications Commands to control how the ICA communicates with the inverter.

General settings include:

•Identifying a single (default) or multiple configuration. The unit defaults to a one-inverter configuration. No additional setting changes should need to be made for single-inverter systems.

•Assigning the ID numbers for multiple ICAs

•Assigning customer numbers (optional)

Advanced Settings include:

•Changing configuration settings

•Changing port assignments

•Assigning a specific serial number.

Important: Advanced Settings should only be changed as directed by Customer Service or Technical Support personnel.

Once the program has started, it looks for an ICA programmed with an ID number of “1”. This is the default ID number of all adapters.

If two adapters are connected to a PC with the same ID number, you will not be able to communicate correctly with either until the adapters have different ID numbers. It is, therefore, necessary to assign different ID Numbers to each ICA when using more than one.

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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 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