Xantrex Technology 120 VAC/60 owner manual Introduction

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! You are the proud owner of the finest inverter on the market today - and one very complex piece of equipment. The Trace™ Sine wave (SW Series) Inverter/Charger has many features and capabilities previously either non-existent, or found only in separate products.

With proper installation, the inverter will operate satisfactorily for many applications straight out of the box, using the factory default settings. To fully utilize the inverter's generator interactive, or utility interactive capabilities, it is necessary to understand the way the inverter operates and then tailor its operation via the Control Panel and the USER and SETUP menu systems. This manual will provide the necessary information. However, it is recommended that you consult with your authorized dealer to ensure correct installation and maximum utilization of the numerous features of this product. If you do not understand any aspect of installation, contact your authorized Xantrex dealer/installer for assistance.

If you intend to operate the inverter in a utility interactive mode, in which power will be sold to the utility, you must contact the local utility office and get their approval. The utility may require additional information that may not be included in this manual. Please contact your authorized Xantrex dealer/installer for assistance.

As a minimum, you should read the sections of the manual that relate to your type of installation. The MENU SYSTEM section, beginning on page 33, explains how to make changes to the inverter’s user/setup menus. The OPERATION section, beginning on page 57, explains how the inverter works in each of its different operating modes. Focus on the operating modes that relate best to your type of installation and make the appropriate selections and adjustments. Installation diagrams are provided for many of the various applications. This menu system provides control of the inverter, allows features to be enabled, and allows setting of operating parameters.

This is a long manual and much of it is fairly technical. Throughout this manual terms may be used that are unfamiliar, see the INVERTER/CHARGER TERMINOLOGY glossary on page 115 for clarification. If you are an insomniac, properly used, this manual is guaranteed to provide several good nights of sleep.

Note: This manual is specific to the REVISION 4.01 software. Some features discussed may not be included in previous software revisions provided in inverters manufactured before March 1996.

You can verify that the inverter is using REVISION 4.01 software by checking under the TRACE ENGINEERING (3) menu heading. The second menu item should read REVISION 4.01. If your inverter includes a previous software version, please contact your authorized Xantrex dealer regarding upgrade options.

 2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc.	Telephone: 360/435-8826	SW Series Inverter/Charger
5916 - 195th Street N. E.	Fax: 360/435-2229	Part No. 2031-5
Arlington, WA 98223	www.traceengineering.com	Rev. C: February 2001

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