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Xantrex Technology GT3.0 owner manual Xviii

Contents

Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Page Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Date and Revision Organization ScopeAudience Conventions Used Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information Page Important Safety Instructions To locate the firmware version number Regulatory ComplianceFCC Information to the User Verification and Commissioning Test PurposeCommissioning Test Verification TestPage Contents Wiring the Inverter Maintenance and TroubleshootingStarting the Inverter Monitoring the Inverter Index SpecificationsWarranty and Return Information Xiv Figures Xvi Tables Xviii Introduction About the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Xantrex GT Inverter Standard Features Mppt Optional Features 2Main Features of the GT Inverter Safety and Standards 3Safety and Data Label Locations Wiring Box standard on North American models Removable Components Optional Heat Sink Cover and Fan GT3.0-aa 2-bb-230 Model Configurations1GT Inverter Models Installation Installation Options Planning the InstallationSingle Inverter Installation Multiple Inverter Installations Single Inverter Installation Multiple Inverter Installation Inverter Location General Recommendations Equipment and Installation RecommendationsPV Array Requirements 1MPPT Operational Window Voltage Effect of Array Voltage Inverter ModeVoltage and Mppt Requirements Planning the Installation Grounding Requirements Long Distance GroundingLightning Protection AC Grounding Xantrex GT Inverter Wiring Box 2Basic Grounding Overview 3Long Distance Grounding Overview Routing the Wires 4Grounding With Extra Lightning Protection Overview Planning AC Wire Routing Planning DC Wire Routing Preparing for the Installation WiringCircuit Breakers and Disconnect Switch AC Circuit Breaker Requirements AC/DC Disconnect Switch Ground Fault FuseOther Materials Needed Equipment Needed Mounting the Inverter Overview Knockout Preparation Dimensions and Knockout LocationsPreparing to Mount the Unit Installing the Mounting Bracket 7Dimensions of GT Inverter and Knockout Locations Location Minimum Clearance Clearance Requirements2Inverter Clearance Requirements Surfaces for Mounting Ground Floor To mount the unit using polesMounting on Poles or Rails Mounting on Wallboard, Siding or Concrete To mount the GT Inverter to wallboard, siding, or concrete To mount the inverter on the mounting bracket Mounting the Inverter on the BracketMounting a Single Inverter Mounting Multiple Inverters in Parallel Installing AccessoriesInstalling the Fan Assembly To attach the fan assembly to the inverter 12Attaching the fan assembly To connect the fan wires 13Location of Fan Connector To remove the heat sink cover from the inverter Installing the Heat Sink CoverTo install the heat sink cover on the inverter Wiring the Inverter Accessing the Wiring Terminals To remove the wiring box cover 2AC and DC Terminal Block Location in the Wiring Box Connecting the DC Wiring 3AC/DC Disconnect Switch Positions Wire Size Torque To wire the PV array to GT Inverter1Torque Values for Wires Xantrex GT Inverter Wiring Box 4DC Connections for Grounded PV Array Connecting the AC Wiring To wire the main utility service panel to the GT Inverter 5AC Connections from GT Inverter to Utility Service Panel Xantrex GT InverterService Panel Wiring Box To wire the PV array to GT Inverters in parallel Connecting Inverters in ParallelDC and AC Wiring for Inverters in Parallel 6Parallel GT Inverter DC and AC Wiring Communications Wiring for Inverters in Parallel Xanbus Network Technology 9Xanbus RJ45 Ports in the GT Inverter Wiring Box Male Network Terminator RJ45 Connector Requirements 2T568A Standard WiringCabling Requirements Conductor Name CAT 5 Cable Insulation Color 3Network Components and Part Numbers Guidelines for Routing the Network CablesPurchasing Network Components Wiring the Inverter 11Communications Wiring for GT Inverters in Parallel Page Starting the Inverter Startup Procedure Checking the PV Array DC VoltageChecking the AC Utility Voltage To check the PV array DC voltage To replace the front panel cover Replacing the Wiring Box CoverTo replace the wiring box cover Starting up the GT Inverter To start up the inverter Monitoring the Inverter Monitoring the Front Panel Display 1Front Panel LCD Location Startup Mode Front Panel Display Screens and What They Mean1Startup Screens on GT Inverter Front Panel Display Display Duration Description 2Normal Operation Default Screen To view more Normal Operation information3Normal Operation Screens for All GT Inverter Units Display Offline Mode 5Offline Mode Default DisplayTo view unit-specific screens in a multiple unit system Multiple Unit System Fault Mode Offline Mode Screens for All GT Inverter UnitsMultiple Unit 25kWh VoltageFault 8Fault Message Screens Display Description Additional Fault Mode ScreensSpecial Screens 10Special Message Screens Status Indicator Lights11Status Indicator LEDs LEDonMeansGreen LED Maintenance Factors Affecting GT Inverter Performance PV Array Factors Other Factors Performing General MaintenanceReplacing Parts Replacing the Ground Fault Protection Fuse To replace a ground fault protection fuse Replacing the Inverter 1Location of Fuse, Front Panel Cover Removed To remove the inverter from the wiring box 2Inverter and Wiring Box Sections To replace the inverter on the wiring box Identifying Error/Fault Conditions and Solutions 1Troubleshooting the GT Inverter Specifications Electrical Specifications InputOutput GT3.0 European Adjustment Range Setting Adjustable Disconnect SettingsOutput Power Versus Ambient Temperature Efficiency Figure A-2Typical Efficiency User Display Environmental SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Accessories GT Fan Kit includes fan assembly and heat sink cover Warranty and Return Information Warranty Exclusions DisclaimerProduct Out of Warranty Service Return Material Authorization PolicyReturn Procedure PV Details Information About Your SystemInverter Details Index Port 3-13, 5-7 Torquing 3-5, 3-10 wire sizes 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