Xantrex Technology SW Communications Adapter Advanced Monitoring Software, Installation Concerns

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2.0 INSTALLATION

Advanced Monitoring Software

The SWCA was developed to change the SW inverter raw data output to an RS232 protocol output. The SWCA code only manipulates the inverter’s display or remote (SWRC) keypad strokes. The included DOS software emulates these keystrokes.

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

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

INSTALLATION CONCERNS

Multiple SWCAs

If using multiple SWCAs and multiple inverters, the green wire must be isolated from each other as shown in Figure 2-2 on page 6.

NOTE: This could be a red wire - depending on the cable installation from the SWCA).

Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations

When using the SWCA in inverter installations that have DC ground fault protection (PVGFP) or where the inverter is connected in a “positive ground” configuration, it is recommended that an opto-isolator be connected somewhere between the SWCA and the computer com port. Opto-isolators can be obtained through www.blackbox.com (part SP400A-R3 and PS576 - 9Vdc power supply).

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Contents SW Communications Adapter Swca Trademarks About XantrexDisclaimer Date and RevisionUNE Tension OU Condition Important Safety InstructionsConnecting the Swca to a Computer using a Modem Return Material Authorization Policy Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding Keyboard Commands for using Terminal Viii Introduction Xantrex Technology Inc To Install the Swca InstallationConnecting Multiple SWCAs to a Single Computer Connecting the Swca to a Computer using a ModemRequirements Additional Possible RequirementsPositive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations Installation ConcernsAdvanced Monitoring Software Multiple SWCAsInstallation Concerns Installation Installing the Swcps DOS Program Swca DOS Display Emulation Software Using the Swcps DOS ProgramSwca Programming Menu Function Keys and Other DisplaysKey Purpose Swca Programming Menu Function KeysAbbreviation Definition LED Control IndicatorsKeystroke Function Keyboard CommandsID Numbers Starting the ProgramChanging the PC’s COM Port Number Accessing the Setup Menu from the Swcps Program Accessing Help Information from the Swcps ProgramSwitching Between Multiple Swca Adapters/inverters Exiting the Swcps ProgramMaking a New Connection USE of the Swca with Terminal Emulation ProgramsTelephone Number Dialog Box Figure!.,%#3-5.!%##*#.%$%-###+&/0 COM Port ValuesTesting the Swca Operation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendix a Product and System Information WarrantyReturn Material Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyService Information Appendix a Product & System Information Page 360 435
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