Xantrex Technology SW Communications Adapter owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of this product.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of this product, the following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿dangerous conditions and important safety instructions.

-A DANGEROUS VOLTAGE OR CONDITION EXISTS IN THIS AREA. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THESE TASKS.

-UNE TENSION OU CONDITION

DANGEREUSE EXISTE DANS CETTE ZONE. FAIRE PREUVE D’EXTRÊME PRUDENCE LORS DE LA RÉALISATION￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿DE CES TÂCHES.

-This procedure is critical to the safe

installation or operation of the unit. Follow these ￿instructions closely.

-Cette procédure est essentielle à l’installation ou l’utilisation de l’unité en toute sécurité. Suivre ces instructions de près.

-This statement is important. Follow instructions

￿￿￿￿￿closely.

-Cette déclaration est importante. Suivre les instructions de près.

All electrical work must be done in accordance with local, national, and/or international electrical codes.

Before installing or using this device, read all instructions and cautionary markings located in the manual, and on the inverter, the batteries, and the PV array.

Do not expose this unit to rain, snow or liquids of any type. This product is designed only for indoor usage.

This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair this unit.

©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc.

P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002

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Contents SW Communications Adapter Swca Date and Revision About XantrexTrademarks DisclaimerUNE 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 InstallationAdditional Possible Requirements Connecting the Swca to a Computer using a ModemConnecting Multiple SWCAs to a Single Computer RequirementsMultiple SWCAs Installation ConcernsPositive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations Advanced Monitoring SoftwareInstallation 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 CommandsStarting the Program ID NumbersChanging the PC’s COM Port Number Exiting the Swcps Program Accessing Help Information from the Swcps ProgramAccessing the Setup Menu from the Swcps Program Switching Between Multiple Swca Adapters/invertersMaking 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