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Troubleshooting
Install
Warranty
2Configuration
Connecting the ICA Cable
Reset to Defaults
Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun
ICA Commands
Return Procedure
Changing ICAP Settings
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Contents
Inverter
Communications
Adapter ICA
Owner’s Manual
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Owner’s Manual
Inverter Communications Adapter
About Xantrex
Trademarks
Notice of Copyright
Disclaimer
About This Manual
Purpose
Scope
Audience
Illustrations
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide
Abbreviations and Acronyms
About This Manual
Related Information
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Important Safety Instructions
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Contents
1 Installation
2 Configuration
3 Operation
Warranty and Return Information
Figures
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Tables
Table 3-1 Keyboard Commands Table 3-2 Keyboard Commands ICAP Only
Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA
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1Installation
For this topic
Features/Components
Introduction
Figure 1-1 Inverter Communications Adapter ICA
Features/Components
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25’ phone cable
Connecting the ICA Cable
To install the ICA
Figure 1-2 Connecting Directly to the Inverter
Connecting the ICA Cable
LED illuminates when the ICA is able to communicate with the inverter
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To use a modem, the following is required
Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem
To connect a modem to an inverter
Figure 1-3 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem
Connecting the ICA Cable
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ICA Adapter
Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer
To connect multiple adapters to a single serial port
Figure 1-4 Connecting Multiple ICAs
Connecting the ICA Cable
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ICA Adapter 8 maximum
Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations
CAUTION Equipment Damage
Installation
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Connecting the ICA Cable
RJ 11 connector on ICA Serial Port Adapter RJ 11 connector on 25-foot
RJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter
Depending on the Cable Installation
Additional Possible Requirements
Advanced Monitoring Software
The following topics are covered in this chapter
2Configuration
For this topic
Installing the ICA Software ICAP
Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun
Figure 2-2 ICAP License Agreement Screen
Figure 2-3 ICAP Important Information Screen
Figure 2-4 ICAP Install Folder Screen
Figure 2-5 ICAP Shortcut Folder Screen
Figure 2-6 Ready to Install Screen
Figure 2-7 Installing Files Screen
Click the INSTALL button to start installing the files
Desktop Shortcut
12. Click on the Finish button to finalize the installation
Starting Setup Manually
Starting Setup From a Command Prompt
Figure 2-10 Run Window
Setting Up a Modem Connection
Make a New Connection
Establish the Type of Connection
To establish the type of modem connection
Enter COM Port Property Values
To enter the COM port values
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3Operation
For this topic
Starting ICAP
User Interface Features
ICAP Menu Bar
Exit
Go Past END MENU
ICA Commands
To use the “Go Past END MENU” feature
Multiple-Unit Drop-Down Box
LEDs and LCD Display
Communications
Navigation Buttons
ICAP Keyboard and Terminal Emulation Keyboard Shortcut Com- mands
Keyboard Commands
Keyboard Commands ICAP Only
Keystroke
Function
Keystroke
Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only
Function
Changing ICAP Settings
Identifying Single or Multiple ICAs
Figure 3-3 Identifying the Number of ICAs attached
Changing ICAP Settings
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Reset to Defaults
Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA
Assigning Customer IDs Optional
To change ID Number on the ICA
Figure 3-4 Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA
Changing ICAP Settings
1. Click on ICA COMMANDS Menu, then select READ CONFIGURATION
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Advanced Configuration Settings
Figure 3-5 Changing the Advanced Configuration Settings
To make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings
Operation
Changing the PC’s COM Port Number
Figure 3-6 Changing the PC’s COM Port Number
Changing ICAP Settings
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Troubleshooting the ICA
Testing the ICA
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA
Reset Defaults
Check Settings
Check ID
Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICA
Hardware Connectors
Reset Program
Phone Connections
Check Configuration
Display Anomaly
Figure 3-8 Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2
Warranty and Return Information
Warranty
Disclaimer
Product
Warranty and Return
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Return Material Authorization Policy
Exclusions
Warning Limitations On Use
Warranty and Return
Return Procedure
Out of Warranty Service
Warranty and Return
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Information About Your System
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Index
warranty out of warranty service 48 terms and conditions
Index
Xantrex web site
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Xantrex Technology Inc
1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct
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