Index

on wallboard, siding or concrete 2–15orientation 2–4

overview 2–11preparation 2–11single inverter 2–16surfaces for 2–13using poles or rails 2–14

MPPT

operational window 2–6technology 1–3

multiple inverters communication between 3–8communications wiring 3–12configuration 2–2installation 3–7

messages in normal operation 5–5messages in offline mode 5–6

O

operation

factors affecting performance 6–2messages at startup 5–3

startup procedure 4–2

P

photovoltaic (PV) power 1–2power derating A–6preparing for installation 2–9proof of purchase WA–4purchase date WA–4

PV arrays

angle of the sun 6–2

effect of shade on performance 6–2factory ratings 6–2

installation recommendations 2–5matching size to inverter input 2–7requirements 2–5

temperature affecting performance 6–2types of modules 2–6

voltage requirements 2–6

R

RJ45 connector requirements 3–10RJ45 ports

communication between inverters 3–9RS-232 port 3–9,3–12,5–7

S

safety instructions vii

serial number WA–4

single inverter configuration 2–2specifications

electrical A–2mechanical A–6

standard features and options 1–3standard test condition 6–2startup procedure

monitor front panel display 5–2overview 4–2

status LEDs description 5–10do not illuminate 6–4red LED is on 6–4

T

temperature

affecting PV array performance 6–2

range for locating Xantrex GT Inverter 2–4terminators, male network 3–9

thermal derating chart A–4troubleshooting the GT Inverter 6–4

W

warranty

terms and conditions WA–1weight A–6

wire stripping length, recommended 2–9wiring

acceptable wire sizes A–6information 2–9preparation for 2–9

PV array to Xantrex GT Inverter 3–3routing wires 2–8

X

Xanbus technology 3–8

Xantrex web site v

IX–2

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