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Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer

Installation

Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer

Up to eight ICAs can be used with a single computer serial port. The four phone cable conductors are simply run in parallel using standard phone cable line “splitters”.

To connect multiple adapters to a single serial port:

1.Connect each ICA adapter individually to the computer (or modem) to ensure it operates properly. Once functionality has been confirmed on each inverter, disconnect the ICAs.

2.Assign the ID number for each ICA adapter following the instructions in “Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA” on page 36. The ID number can only be changed with a single adapter connected to the computer’s serial port.

3.Write each new ID number on the outside of the ICA’s gray housing to make later identification of the adapter easier.

4.Use a standard phone cable line splitter to connect each individual ICA to a single serial port adapter. Ensure that wires of the same color in each RJ11 connector are connected together—do not switch the colors around.

See Figure 1-5 for details on the phone line connections.

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Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer

Contents

Inverter CommunicationsAdapter ICA Owner’s ManualPage Owner’s Manual Inverter Communications AdapterAbout Xantrex TrademarksNotice of Copyright DisclaimerAbout This Manual PurposeScope AudienceConventions Used IllustrationsThe following conventions are used in this guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information About This Manual975-0052-01-01 Rev A Important Safety Instructions viii Contents 1 Installation2 Configuration 3 OperationWarranty and Return Information Figures Page Tables Table 3-1 Keyboard Commands Table 3-2 Keyboard Commands ICAP OnlyTable 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICAPage 1Installation For this topicFeatures/Components IntroductionFigure 1-1 Inverter Communications Adapter ICA Features/Components975-0052-01-01 Rev A 25’ phone cableConnecting the ICA Cable To install the ICAFigure 1-2 Connecting Directly to the Inverter Connecting the ICA CableLED illuminates when the ICA is able to communicate with the inverter 975-0052-01-01 Rev AConnecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem To use a modem, the following is requiredTo connect a modem to an inverter Figure 1-3 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem Connecting the ICA Cable975-0052-01-01 Rev A ICA AdapterConnecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer To connect multiple adapters to a single serial portFigure 1-4 Connecting Multiple ICAs Connecting the ICA Cable975-0052-01-01 Rev A ICA Adapter 8 maximumPositive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations CAUTION Equipment DamageInstallation 975-0052-01-01 Rev AConnecting the ICA Cable RJ 11 connector on ICA Serial Port Adapter RJ 11 connector on 25-footRJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter Depending on the Cable InstallationAdditional Possible Requirements Advanced Monitoring Software2Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapterFor this topic 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 ScreenFigure 2-6 Ready to Install Screen Figure 2-7 Installing Files ScreenClick the INSTALL button to start installing the files 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 ExitICA Commands Go Past END MENUTo use the “Go Past END MENU” feature LEDs and LCD Display Multiple-Unit Drop-Down BoxCommunications Navigation Buttons ICAP Keyboard and Terminal Emulation Keyboard Shortcut Com- mandsKeyboard Commands Keyboard Commands ICAP OnlyKeystroke FunctionTable 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only KeystrokeFunction Changing ICAP Settings Identifying Single or Multiple ICAs Figure 3-3 Identifying the Number of ICAs attachedChanging ICAP Settings 975-0052-01-01 Rev AReset to Defaults Assigning ID Numbers to the ICAAssigning Customer IDs Optional To change ID Number on the ICAFigure 3-4 Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA Changing ICAP Settings1. Click on ICA COMMANDS Menu, then select READ CONFIGURATION 975-0052-01-01 Rev AAdvanced Configuration Settings Figure 3-5 Changing the Advanced Configuration SettingsTo make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings OperationChanging the PC’s COM Port Number Figure 3-6 Changing the PC’s COM Port NumberChanging ICAP Settings 975-0052-01-01 Rev ATesting the ICA Troubleshooting the ICATable 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA Reset Defaults Check SettingsCheck ID Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICAReset Program Hardware ConnectorsPhone Connections Check Configuration Display AnomalyFigure 3-8 Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2 Warranty and Return Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductWarranty and Return 975-0052-01-01 Rev AReturn Material Authorization Policy ExclusionsWarning Limitations On Use Warranty and ReturnReturn Procedure Out of Warranty ServiceWarranty and Return 975-0052-01-01 Rev AInformation About Your System Page Index warranty out of warranty service 48 terms and conditions IndexXantrex web site 975-0052-01-01 Rev APage Xantrex Technology Inc 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct975-0052-01-01 Revision A PC Printed in USA