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Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
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Install
Replacing Parts
Error messages
Ground Fault Fuse
Wiring the Inverter
Warranty
Maintenance
Model Configurations
Accessories
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Xantrex Grid Tie
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Contents
Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
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Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
Date and Revision
Audience
Scope
Organization
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Conventions Used
Related Information
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Important Safety Instructions
FCC Information to the User
Regulatory Compliance
To locate the firmware version number
Purpose
Verification and Commissioning Test
Commissioning Test
Verification Test
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Contents
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Wiring the Inverter
Starting the Inverter
Monitoring the Inverter
Warranty and Return Information
Specifications
Index
Xiv
Figures
Xvi
Tables
Xviii
Introduction
Xantrex GT Inverter
About the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
Mppt
Standard Features
2Main Features of the GT Inverter
Optional Features
3Safety and Data Label Locations
Safety and Standards
Removable Components
Wiring Box standard on North American models
Optional Heat Sink Cover and Fan
1GT Inverter Models
Model Configurations
GT3.0-aa 2-bb-230
Installation
Planning the Installation
Installation Options
Single Inverter Installation
Multiple Inverter Installations
Multiple Inverter Installation
Single Inverter Installation
Inverter Location
PV Array Requirements
Equipment and Installation Recommendations
General Recommendations
Voltage and Mppt Requirements
Voltage Effect of Array Voltage Inverter Mode
1MPPT Operational Window
Planning the Installation
Long Distance Grounding
Grounding Requirements
Lightning Protection
AC Grounding
2Basic Grounding Overview
Xantrex GT Inverter Wiring Box
3Long Distance Grounding Overview
4Grounding With Extra Lightning Protection Overview
Routing the Wires
Planning DC Wire Routing
Planning AC Wire Routing
Wiring
Preparing for the Installation
Circuit Breakers and Disconnect Switch
AC Circuit Breaker Requirements
Ground Fault Fuse
AC/DC Disconnect Switch
Other Materials Needed
Equipment Needed
Overview
Mounting the Inverter
Preparing to Mount the Unit
Dimensions and Knockout Locations
Knockout Preparation
7Dimensions of GT Inverter and Knockout Locations
Installing the Mounting Bracket
2Inverter Clearance Requirements
Clearance Requirements
Location Minimum Clearance
Surfaces for Mounting
Mounting on Poles or Rails
To mount the unit using poles
Ground Floor
To mount the GT Inverter to wallboard, siding, or concrete
Mounting on Wallboard, Siding or Concrete
Mounting a Single Inverter
Mounting the Inverter on the Bracket
To mount the inverter on the mounting bracket
Installing the Fan Assembly
Installing Accessories
Mounting Multiple Inverters in Parallel
12Attaching the fan assembly
To attach the fan assembly to the inverter
13Location of Fan Connector
To connect the fan wires
To install the heat sink cover on the inverter
Installing the Heat Sink Cover
To remove the heat sink cover from the inverter
Wiring the Inverter
To remove the wiring box cover
Accessing the Wiring Terminals
2AC and DC Terminal Block Location in the Wiring Box
3AC/DC Disconnect Switch Positions
Connecting the DC Wiring
1Torque Values for Wires
To wire the PV array to GT Inverter
Wire Size Torque
4DC Connections for Grounded PV Array
Xantrex GT Inverter Wiring Box
Connecting the AC Wiring
To wire the main utility service panel to the GT Inverter
Xantrex GT InverterService Panel Wiring Box
5AC Connections from GT Inverter to Utility Service Panel
DC and AC Wiring for Inverters in Parallel
Connecting Inverters in Parallel
To wire the PV array to GT Inverters in parallel
6Parallel GT Inverter DC and AC Wiring
Xanbus Network Technology
Communications Wiring for Inverters in Parallel
Male Network Terminator
9Xanbus RJ45 Ports in the GT Inverter Wiring Box
2T568A Standard Wiring
RJ45 Connector Requirements
Cabling Requirements
Conductor Name CAT 5 Cable Insulation Color
Purchasing Network Components
Guidelines for Routing the Network Cables
3Network Components and Part Numbers
Wiring the Inverter
11Communications Wiring for GT Inverters in Parallel
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Starting the Inverter
Checking the PV Array DC Voltage
Startup Procedure
Checking the AC Utility Voltage
To check the PV array DC voltage
To replace the wiring box cover
Replacing the Wiring Box Cover
To replace the front panel cover
To start up the inverter
Starting up the GT Inverter
Monitoring the Inverter
1Front Panel LCD Location
Monitoring the Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display Screens and What They Mean
Startup Mode
1Startup Screens on GT Inverter Front Panel Display
Display Duration Description
To view more Normal Operation information
2Normal Operation Default Screen
3Normal Operation Screens for All GT Inverter Units
Display
5Offline Mode Default Display
Offline Mode
To view unit-specific screens in a multiple unit system
Multiple Unit System
Offline Mode Screens for All GT Inverter Units
Fault Mode
Multiple Unit
25kWh
8Fault Message Screens
VoltageFault
Special Screens
Additional Fault Mode Screens
Display Description
11Status Indicator LEDs
Status Indicator Lights
10Special Message Screens
LEDonMeansGreen LED
Maintenance
PV Array Factors
Factors Affecting GT Inverter Performance
Replacing Parts
Performing General Maintenance
Other Factors
To replace a ground fault protection fuse
Replacing the Ground Fault Protection Fuse
1Location of Fuse, Front Panel Cover Removed
Replacing the Inverter
To remove the inverter from the wiring box
To replace the inverter on the wiring box
2Inverter and Wiring Box Sections
1Troubleshooting the GT Inverter
Identifying Error/Fault Conditions and Solutions
Specifications
Input
Electrical Specifications
Output
GT3.0 European
Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature
Adjustable Disconnect Settings
Adjustment Range Setting
Figure A-2Typical Efficiency
Efficiency
Mechanical Specifications
Environmental Specifications
User Display
GT Fan Kit includes fan assembly and heat sink cover
Accessories
Warranty
Warranty and Return Information
Product
Disclaimer
Exclusions
Return Procedure
Return Material Authorization Policy
Out of Warranty Service
Inverter Details
Information About Your System
PV Details
Index
Port 3-13, 5-7
Torquing 3-5, 3-10 wire sizes
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