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You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com

Other useful documentation on photovoltaic systems includes:

•“A Guide to Photovoltaic (PV) System Design and Installation”, California Energy Commission (CEC), publication #500-01-020, June 2001 (available at www.energy.ca.gov).

•“California Interconnection Guidebook: a Guide to Interconnecting Customer-owned Electric Generation Equipment to the Electric Utility Distribution System using California’s Electric Rule 21”, California Energy Commission (CEC), publication #500-03-083, September 2003 (available at www.energy.ca.gov).

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Contents

Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Page Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Date and Revision Audience ScopeOrganization Abbreviations and Acronyms Conventions Used Related Information Page Important Safety Instructions FCC Information to the User Regulatory ComplianceTo locate the firmware version number Verification Test Verification and Commissioning TestPurpose Commissioning TestPage Contents Monitoring the Inverter Wiring the InverterMaintenance and Troubleshooting Starting the Inverter Warranty and Return Information SpecificationsIndex 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 ConfigurationsGT3.0-aa 2-bb-230 Installation Multiple Inverter Installations Installation OptionsPlanning the Installation Single Inverter Installation Multiple Inverter Installation Single Inverter Installation Inverter Location PV Array Requirements Equipment and Installation RecommendationsGeneral Recommendations Voltage and Mppt Requirements Voltage Effect of Array Voltage Inverter Mode1MPPT Operational Window Planning the Installation AC Grounding Grounding RequirementsLong Distance Grounding Lightning Protection 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 AC Circuit Breaker Requirements Preparing for the InstallationWiring Circuit Breakers and Disconnect Switch Equipment Needed AC/DC Disconnect SwitchGround Fault Fuse Other Materials Needed Overview Mounting the Inverter Preparing to Mount the Unit Dimensions and Knockout LocationsKnockout Preparation 7Dimensions of GT Inverter and Knockout Locations Installing the Mounting Bracket 2Inverter Clearance Requirements Clearance RequirementsLocation Minimum Clearance Surfaces for Mounting Mounting on Poles or Rails To mount the unit using polesGround 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 BracketTo mount the inverter on the mounting bracket Installing the Fan Assembly Installing AccessoriesMounting 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 CoverTo 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 InverterWire 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 ParallelTo 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 Conductor Name CAT 5 Cable Insulation Color RJ45 Connector Requirements2T568A Standard Wiring Cabling Requirements Purchasing Network Components Guidelines for Routing the Network Cables3Network Components and Part Numbers Wiring the Inverter 11Communications Wiring for GT Inverters in Parallel Page Starting the Inverter To check the PV array DC voltage Startup ProcedureChecking the PV Array DC Voltage Checking the AC Utility Voltage To replace the wiring box cover Replacing the Wiring Box CoverTo 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 Display Duration Description Startup ModeFront Panel Display Screens and What They Mean 1Startup Screens on GT Inverter Front Panel Display Display 2Normal Operation Default ScreenTo view more Normal Operation information 3Normal Operation Screens for All GT Inverter Units Multiple Unit System Offline Mode5Offline Mode Default Display To view unit-specific screens in a multiple unit system 25kWh Fault ModeOffline Mode Screens for All GT Inverter Units Multiple Unit 8Fault Message Screens VoltageFault Special Screens Additional Fault Mode ScreensDisplay Description 11Status Indicator LEDs Status Indicator Lights10Special Message Screens LEDonMeansGreen LED Maintenance PV Array Factors Factors Affecting GT Inverter Performance Replacing Parts Performing General MaintenanceOther 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 GT3.0 European Electrical SpecificationsInput Output Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature Adjustable Disconnect SettingsAdjustment Range Setting Figure A-2Typical Efficiency Efficiency Mechanical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsUser Display GT Fan Kit includes fan assembly and heat sink cover Accessories Warranty Warranty and Return Information Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Inverter Details Information About Your SystemPV Details Index Port 3-13, 5-7 Torquing 3-5, 3-10 wire 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