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GT 2.5-DE, GT 3.8-DE, GT 2.8-SP, GT 3.8-SP manual
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Contents
Owner’s Manual
Xantrex Grid Tie
Solar Inverter
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Owner’s Manual
About Xantrex
Trademarks
Notice of Copyright
Disclaimer
Date and Revision
About This Manual
Scope
Audience
Organization
Conventions Used
Abbreviations Used
Symbols Used
Related Information
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Important Safety Instructions
Regulatory Compliance
Contents
4 Starting the Inverter
5 Monitoring the Inverter
6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A Specifications
Warranty and Return Information
Figures
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Tables
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1 Introduction
About the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
Standard Features
Figure
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2 Installation
Installation Options
Planning the Installation
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Inverter Location
WARNING: Burn hazard
Fire Safety
Indoor
Outdoor
General Recommendations
Equipment and Installation Recommendations
Voltage and MPPT Requirements
Guidelines for Matching PV Array Size to Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Input
AC Grounding
DC Grounding
Lightning Protection
Preparing for the Installation
Mounting the Inverter
Tools and Materials Needed
Dimensions
Clearance Requirements
Surfaces for Mounting
Mounting on Poles or Rails
Mounting on Wallboard, Siding or Concrete
Mounting a Single Inverter
3 Wiring the Inverter
Connecting the DC Wiring
Connecting the PV Array
To wire the PV array to the GT Inverter:
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Connecting the AC Wiring
Preparing the wires
Connecting to the GT Inverter
Connecting Multiple Inverters
Communications Wiring for Multiple Inverters
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Cabling Requirements
RJ45 Connector Requirements
Purchasing Network Components
Connecting Network Cable between Inverters
To provide communication between multiple inverters:
Communications Wiring for Monitoring a Single Inverter
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To connect a single GT Inverter to a personal computer:
Note:
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4 Starting the Inverter
Commissioning Procedure
Disconnect Test
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5 Monitoring the Inverter
Monitoring the Front Panel Display
Front Panel Display Screens and What They Mean
To view more Normal Operation information:
To view unit-specificscreens in a multiple unit system:
Unit 1500W
Today 1.250kWh
Unit Lifetime
150kWh
System 0W
Today 2.50kWh
hh:mm:ss
Unit 0W
Today 1.25kWh
Fault Mode
DC Voltage Fault
AC Voltage Fault
Frequency Fault
0.0Hz
Special Screens
Reconnecting in
sss
seconds
System *3500W
Today 15.56kWh
Unit *1800W
Today 7.82kWh
Insufficient
Status Indicator Lights
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
WARNING: Electrical shock and fire hazard
Factors Affecting GT Inverter Performance
Performing General Maintenance
Identifying Error/Fault Conditions and Solutions
A Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Adjustable Disconnect Settings
Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature
Efficiency
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Environmental Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
Warranty and Return Information
Warranty
Exclusions
Return Material Authorization Policy
Information About Your System
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Index
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