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