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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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Features/Components
25’ phone cable
ICA adapter
DB-9
Serial port
adapter
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Inverter Communications Adapter (ICA)
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Contents
Owner’s Manual
Inverter
Communications
Adapter ICA
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Inverter Communications Adapter
Owner’s Manual
Disclaimer
About Xantrex
Trademarks
Notice of Copyright
Audience
About This Manual
Purpose
Scope
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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3 Operation
Contents
1 Installation
2 Configuration
Warranty and Return Information
Figures
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Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA
Tables
Table 3-1 Keyboard Commands Table 3-2 Keyboard Commands ICAP Only
Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only
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1Installation
Introduction
Features/Components
25’ phone cable
Figure 1-1 Inverter Communications Adapter ICA
Features/Components
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To install the ICA
Connecting the ICA Cable
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Figure 1-2 Connecting Directly to the Inverter
Connecting the ICA Cable
LED illuminates when the ICA is able to communicate with the inverter
To use a modem, the following is required
Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem
To connect a modem to an inverter
ICA Adapter
Figure 1-3 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem
Connecting the ICA Cable
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To connect multiple adapters to a single serial port
Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer
ICA Adapter 8 maximum
Figure 1-4 Connecting Multiple ICAs
Connecting the ICA Cable
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Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations
CAUTION Equipment Damage
Installation
Depending on the Cable Installation
Connecting the ICA Cable
RJ 11 connector on ICA Serial Port Adapter RJ 11 connector on 25-foot
RJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter
Advanced Monitoring Software
Additional Possible Requirements
The following topics are covered in this chapter
2Configuration
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Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun
Installing the ICA Software ICAP
Figure 2-3 ICAP Important Information Screen
Figure 2-2 ICAP License Agreement Screen
Figure 2-5 ICAP Shortcut Folder Screen
Figure 2-4 ICAP Install Folder Screen
Desktop Shortcut
Figure 2-6 Ready to Install Screen
Figure 2-7 Installing Files Screen
Click the INSTALL button to start installing the files
12. Click on the Finish button to finalize the installation
Starting Setup Manually
Figure 2-10 Run Window
Starting Setup From a Command Prompt
Make a New Connection
Setting Up a Modem Connection
To establish the type of modem connection
Establish the Type of Connection
To enter the COM port values
Enter COM Port Property Values
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3Operation
Starting ICAP
User Interface Features
Exit
ICAP Menu Bar
Go Past END MENU
ICA Commands
To use the “Go Past END MENU” feature
Multiple-Unit Drop-Down Box
LEDs and LCD Display
Communications
ICAP Keyboard and Terminal Emulation Keyboard Shortcut Com- mands
Navigation Buttons
Function
Keyboard Commands
Keyboard Commands ICAP Only
Keystroke
Keystroke
Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only
Function
Changing ICAP Settings
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Identifying Single or Multiple ICAs
Figure 3-3 Identifying the Number of ICAs attached
Changing ICAP Settings
To change ID Number on the ICA
Reset to Defaults
Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA
Assigning Customer IDs Optional
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Figure 3-4 Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA
Changing ICAP Settings
1. Click on ICA COMMANDS Menu, then select READ CONFIGURATION
Operation
Advanced Configuration Settings
Figure 3-5 Changing the Advanced Configuration Settings
To make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings
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Changing the PC’s COM Port Number
Figure 3-6 Changing the PC’s COM Port Number
Changing ICAP Settings
Troubleshooting the ICA
Testing the ICA
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA
Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICA
Reset Defaults
Check Settings
Check ID
Hardware Connectors
Reset Program
Phone Connections
Display Anomaly
Check Configuration
Figure 3-8 Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2
Warranty
Warranty and Return Information
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Disclaimer
Product
Warranty and Return
Warranty and Return
Return Material Authorization Policy
Exclusions
Warning Limitations On Use
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Return Procedure
Out of Warranty Service
Warranty and Return
Information About Your System
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Index
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Index
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