Xantrex Technology SW Communications Adapter USE of the Swca with Terminal Emulation Programs

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3.0 OPERATION

USE OF THE SWCA WITH TERMINAL EMULATION PROGRAMS

Modem connection requires the use of a terminal emulation program as described in the following sections. A modem is required at both the inverters and at the computer, with a phone line available to make the connection.

The SW Communications Adapter (SWCA) supports use with “terminal emulation” programs. Any computer that has available serial communications port and terminal emulation software can communicate with the SW series inverter using a cable and modem connection.

Making a New Connection

1.Start the terminal emulation software of your choice. 2 . Enter “SWCA” in the Name location.

3 . Select the desired icon.

4 . Click “OK”.

Figure 3-3

Making a New Connection

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Contents SW Communications Adapter Swca About Xantrex TrademarksDisclaimer Date and RevisionImportant Safety Instructions UNE Tension OU ConditionConnecting 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 Installation To Install the SwcaConnecting the Swca to a Computer using a Modem Connecting Multiple SWCAs to a Single ComputerRequirements Additional Possible RequirementsInstallation Concerns Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection InstallationsAdvanced Monitoring Software Multiple SWCAsInstallation Concerns Installation Installing the Swcps DOS Program Using the Swcps DOS Program Swca DOS Display Emulation SoftwareFunction Keys and Other Displays Swca Programming MenuSwca Programming Menu Function Keys Key PurposeLED Control Indicators Abbreviation DefinitionKeyboard Commands Keystroke FunctionStarting the Program ID NumbersChanging the PC’s COM Port Number Accessing Help Information from the Swcps Program Accessing the Setup Menu from the Swcps ProgramSwitching Between Multiple Swca Adapters/inverters Exiting the Swcps ProgramUSE of the Swca with Terminal Emulation Programs Making a New ConnectionTelephone Number Dialog Box COM Port Values Figure!.,%#3-5.!%##*#.%$%-###+&/0Testing the Swca Operation Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Warranty Appendix a Product and System InformationReturn Material Authorization Policy Return Material ProcedureService Information Appendix a Product & System Information Page 360 435