Xantrex Technology SW Communications Adapter owner manual Introduction

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Sine Wave Communications Adapter (SWCA) allows any SW series inverter/charger to be connected to a computer serial port or directly to a modem to be controlled and monitored over long distances.

The SWCA package includes the following items:

SWCA adapter (gray plastic housing with green LED, phone jack and a 25-pin connector)

Custom-made Serial Port Adapter (black plastic housing with phone jack and 9-pin connector)

25-foot, 4-conductor phone cable (with RJ11 jack tabs on the same side of the cable)

3.5" floppy disk with DOS program SWCPS.EXE (simulates the inverters control panel)

SWCA Owner’s Manual

Please be sure all of these parts are included before trying to use the SWCA.

Phone Cable

SWCA

AdapterCustom-Made

Serial Port Adapter

Figure 1-1

SW Communications Adapter (SWCA)

©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc.

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

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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 CommandsStarting the Program ID NumbersChanging 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