Xantrex Technology PV100S-480 installation manual Establishing Wireless Connection

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Installation

Establishing Wireless Connection

Important: Ensure the Wireless service has been established with the local service provider before proceeding.

To connect a personal computer using the GSM Wireless modem:

1.Ensure the personal computer has the appropriate hardware installed to support this feature.

2.Install the GUI Software following the instructions in the PV100S 100 kW Grid-tied Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual.

3.Use the GUI to setup the connection information.

a)From the GUI Main page, click on <TOOLS>

b)Click on the inverter icon for the inverter to be setup.

c)Click on the <INVERTER DATA>

d)Click on the <CONNECTION> tab.

e)Fill out the information required on the <GENERAL> page, the

<TELEPHONE FAULT CONFIGURATION> page, and the <TELEPHONE CONFIGURATION> page.

Establishing an Ethernet LAN Connection

Important: Ensure the local area network has been established with the local service provider before proceeding.

To connect a personal computer using the Ethernet LAN Connection:

1.Ensure the personal computer has the appropriate hardware installed to support this feature (i.e., Network Interface Card [NIC]).

2.Open the Communications Enclosure and plug the LAN cable (CAT5 cable) into the RJ45 Port of the SA2 Surge Arrestor marked "UNPROTECTED".

3.Install the GUI Software following the instructions in the PV100S 100 kW Grid-tied Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual.

4.Use the GUI to setup the connection information.

a)From the GUI Main page, click on the inverter icon for the inverter to be setup.

b)Click on <COMMUNICATION>.

c)Select "CONNECT TO IP ADDRESS" in the drop-down menu.

d)Fill in the IP address provided by the Internet Service Provider.

e)Click on the <CONNECT> button.

f)Click on the <OK> button.

g)Repeat this procedure for each unit to be added to local area network.

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Contents PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Page PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Date and Revision Audience PurposeScope OrganizationConventions Used Following conventions are used in this guideAbbreviations and Acronyms Related InformationPage Important Safety Instructions Safety Equipment General Safety PrecautionsPersonal Safety Wiring RequirementsSafety Operational Safety Procedures Lockout and TagInterconnection Standards Compliance De-Energize/Isolation ProcedureTo isolate the PV100S Xii Contents Schematics InstallationVerification Tables Xvi Figures Figures Introduction Description of the PV100S 1Dimensions Not to scale System Specifications Electrical SpecificationsSystem Ground Requirements Environmental Specifications 3Environmental SpecificationsMain Enclosure Door Interlock Switch Operator Interface ControlsOn/Off Switch 3On/Off SwitchCommunication Features AC and DC Disconnect SwitchesSystem Status and Fault Reporting Data LoggingCommunication Methods Universal Front Panel Control Unit UfcuPC Connection Methods 6PC Connections in the Communications EnclosurePots Access Ethernet LAN Access Planning Overview of PV100S Installation Ventilation and Serviceability Requirements PV PlanningCommunication Requirements Ground RequirementsSystem Neutral Requirements Utility Side Isolation Transformer RequirementsModel PV100S-480 Electrical Diagrams and SchematicsModel PV100S-208 Layout Options 1PV100S Layout Option a2PV100S Layout Option B Conduit Penetration 3Conduit Entry Figure Reference15 cm 12 30 cm 10.5 27 cm To calculate the proper conduit size Conductor and Conduit SizingDetermine the required cable ampacity Size the cable Size the conduitAnchoring the PV100S 29 73.7 cm 16 ¼ 40.6 cm10AC Interface/Transformer Anchor Bolt Pattern Not to Scale Installation Equipment Required UnloadingMoving the PV100S Unpacking the PV100STo move the PV100S using a forklift Removing the Pallet and Moving the PV100SMounting and Anchoring the Units To mount and anchor the PV100SOpening or Closing Access Doors To lock or unlock the front door on the main inverterTo Open Access Door To Close Access Door7Transformer Access Panels Conduit Installation To install the conduitsWiring General Overcurrent Protection Conductor TerminationWire Gauge and Torque Requirements GroundingSystem Neutral Requirements Utility Side Isolation Transformer RequirementsWiring Specific AC Connections13Tie-wraps on the AC Sense Harness 15AC Terminal Connections in the Main Inverter Enclosure 17Connecting the AC Sense Harness To connect the utility service to AC Interface Enclosure18AC Terminal Connections from the Utility PV Array Connections 19PV Array Cable Routing and TerminationsPC Communications To connect a personal computer using the Pots Connection Establishing a Pots ConnectionEstablishing Wireless Connection To connect a personal computer using the GSM Wireless modemIf connecting the PC directly to the inverter Direct Connection22Direct Connect Installation Verification Verification Procedure Summary Visual Inspection of Mechanical Connections Visual Inspection of Electrical ConnectionsCorrective Action Visual Inspection, Isolation Transformer Wye/WyePerform after initial inspection if required Schematics This page intentionally left blank Figure A-1Electrical Diagram sample Schematics Appendix a Schematics Appendix a Schematics Appendix a This page was intentionally left blank Index IX-2 Rev C Page Xantrex Technology Inc