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GT3.0 owner manual
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Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
Owner
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s Manual
Contents
Main
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Page
Page
About This Manual
Scope
Audience
Organization
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
WARNIN G
CAUTION
Related Informatio n
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Important Safety Instructions
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Information to the User
Verification and Commissioning Test
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
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2
Introduction
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Figures
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Tables
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1
About the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
Xantrex GT Inverter
Standard Features
Optional Features
Safety and Standards
Removable Components
Wiring Box (standard on North American models)
Optional Heat Sink Cover and Fan
Model Configurations
2
Installation Options
Single Inverter Installation
Multiple Inverter Installations
Planning the Installation
Planning the Installation
Figure 2-1
Installation Options Overview
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Inverter Location
PV Array Requirements
General Recommendations
Equipment and Installation Recommendations
Voltage and MPPT Requirements
Guidelines for Matching PV Array Size to Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Input
Grounding Requirements
AC Grounding
PV Grounding
Long Distance Grounding
Lightning Protection
Figure 2-2
Basic Grounding Overview
Xantrex GT Invert er Wiring Box
PV Array
Installation
Figure 2-3
Long Distance Grounding Overview
PV Array
Xantrex GT Inverter Wiring Box
Routing the Wires
PV Array
Planning AC Wire Routing
Planning DC Wire Routing
Preparing for the In stallation
Wiring
Circuit Breakers and Disconnect Switch
AC Circuit Breaker Requirements
AC/DC Disconnect Switch
Other Materials Needed
Equipment Needed
Mounting the Inverter
Overview
WARNING: Fire, Shock and Energy Hazards
Preparing to Mount the Unit
Dimensions and Knockout Locations
Knockout Preparation
Installing the Mounting Bracket
Clearance Requirements
Surfaces for Mounting
WARNING: Personal injury
WARNING: Explosion hazard
Mounting on Poles or Rails
Mounting on Wallboard, Siding or Concrete
Mounting the Inverter on the Bracket
Mounting a Single Inverter
Mounting Multiple Inverters in Parallel
Installing Accessories
Installing the Fan Assembly
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Installing the Heat Sink Cover
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Accessing the Wiring Terminals
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Connecting the DC Wiring
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PV Array
Connecting the AC Wiring
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Connecting the AC Wiring
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Figure 3-5
AC Connections from GT Inverter to Utility Service Panel
Utility Grid
Xantrex GT Inverter Wiring Box
Connecting Inverters in Parallel
DC and AC Wiring for Inverters in Parallel
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Communications Wiring for Inverters in Parallel
Xanbus Network Technology
CAUTION: Equipment damage
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Cabling Requirements
RJ45 Connector Requirements
CAUTION: Equipment damage
Purchasing Network Components
Guidelines for Routing the Network Cables
CAUTION: Unpredictable device behavior
Connect the Communications Cable between Inverters in Parallel
Figure 3-11
Communications Wiring for GT Inverters in Paral lel
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Startup Procedure
Checking the PV Array DC Voltage
Checking the AC Utility Voltage
Replacing the Wiring Box Cover
Starting up the GT Inverter
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Monitoring the Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display Screens and What They Mean
Startup Mode
Normal Operation Mode
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Offline Mode
Fault Mode
Fault Message Screens
Special Screens
Custom Screens
Status Indicator Lights
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Factors Affecting GT Inverter Performance
PV Array Factors
Other Factors
Performing General Maintenance
Replacing Parts
WARNING: Shock and fire hazard
Replacing the Ground Fault Protection Fuse
WARNING: Shock and fire hazard
Replacing the Inverter
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Identifying Error/Fault Conditions and So lu tions
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Electrical Specifications
Input
Output
Adjustable Disconnect Settings
Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature
Efficiency
Figure A-2
Typical Efficiency
Environmental Specifications
User Display
Mechanical Specifications
Display Accuracy
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Warranty an d R etu rn Information
Warranty
What does this warranty cover?
What will Xantrex do?
How do you get service?
Disclaimer
Product
Exclusions
Warning: Limitations On Use
Return Material Authorization Policy
Return Procedure
If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada
If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC)
Out of Warranty Service
Information About Your System
Index