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Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual

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Adapter ICA InverterCommunications Owner’s ManualPage Owner’s Manual Inverter Communications AdapterNotice of Copyright About XantrexTrademarks DisclaimerScope About This ManualPurpose AudienceThe following conventions are used in this guide Conventions UsedIllustrations Abbreviations and Acronyms 975-0052-01-01 Rev A Related InformationAbout This Manual Important Safety Instructions viii 2 Configuration Contents1 Installation 3 OperationWarranty and Return Information Figures Page Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only TablesTable 3-1 Keyboard Commands Table 3-2 Keyboard Commands ICAP Only Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICAPage 1Installation For this topicFeatures/Components Introduction975-0052-01-01 Rev A Figure 1-1 Inverter Communications Adapter ICAFeatures/Components 25’ phone cableConnecting the ICA Cable To install the ICALED illuminates when the ICA is able to communicate with the inverter Figure 1-2 Connecting Directly to the InverterConnecting the ICA Cable 975-0052-01-01 Rev ATo connect a modem to an inverter Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemTo use a modem, the following is required 975-0052-01-01 Rev A Figure 1-3 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemConnecting the ICA Cable ICA AdapterConnecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer To connect multiple adapters to a single serial port975-0052-01-01 Rev A Figure 1-4 Connecting Multiple ICAsConnecting the ICA Cable ICA Adapter 8 maximumInstallation Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection InstallationsCAUTION Equipment Damage 975-0052-01-01 Rev ARJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter Connecting the ICA CableRJ 11 connector on ICA Serial Port Adapter RJ 11 connector on 25-foot Depending on the Cable InstallationAdditional Possible Requirements Advanced Monitoring SoftwareFor this topic 2ConfigurationThe following topics are covered in this chapter Installing the ICA Software ICAP Starting the Setup Program Using AutorunFigure 2-2 ICAP License Agreement Screen Figure 2-3 ICAP Important Information ScreenFigure 2-4 ICAP Install Folder Screen Figure 2-5 ICAP Shortcut Folder ScreenClick the INSTALL button to start installing the files Figure 2-6 Ready to Install ScreenFigure 2-7 Installing Files Screen Desktop Shortcut12. Click on the Finish button to finalize the installation Starting Setup Manually Starting Setup From a Command Prompt Figure 2-10 Run WindowSetting Up a Modem Connection Make a New ConnectionEstablish the Type of Connection To establish the type of modem connectionEnter COM Port Property Values To enter the COM port valuesPage 3Operation For this topicStarting ICAP User Interface Features ICAP Menu Bar ExitTo use the “Go Past END MENU” feature ICA CommandsGo Past END MENU Communications LEDs and LCD DisplayMultiple-Unit Drop-Down Box Navigation Buttons ICAP Keyboard and Terminal Emulation Keyboard Shortcut Com- mandsKeystroke Keyboard CommandsKeyboard Commands ICAP Only FunctionFunction Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs OnlyKeystroke Changing ICAP Settings Changing ICAP Settings Identifying Single or Multiple ICAsFigure 3-3 Identifying the Number of ICAs attached 975-0052-01-01 Rev AAssigning Customer IDs Optional Reset to DefaultsAssigning ID Numbers to the ICA To change ID Number on the ICA1. Click on ICA COMMANDS Menu, then select READ CONFIGURATION Figure 3-4 Assigning ID Numbers to the ICAChanging ICAP Settings 975-0052-01-01 Rev ATo make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings Advanced Configuration SettingsFigure 3-5 Changing the Advanced Configuration Settings OperationChanging ICAP Settings Changing the PC’s COM Port NumberFigure 3-6 Changing the PC’s COM Port Number 975-0052-01-01 Rev ATable 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA Testing the ICATroubleshooting the ICA Check ID Reset DefaultsCheck Settings Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICAPhone Connections Reset ProgramHardware Connectors Check Configuration Display AnomalyFigure 3-8 Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2 Warranty and Return Information WarrantyWarranty and Return DisclaimerProduct 975-0052-01-01 Rev AWarning Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization PolicyExclusions Warranty and ReturnWarranty and Return Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service 975-0052-01-01 Rev AInformation About Your System Page Index Xantrex web site warranty out of warranty service 48 terms and conditionsIndex 975-0052-01-01 Rev APage 975-0052-01-01 Revision A Xantrex Technology Inc1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct PC Printed in USA