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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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Connecting the ICA Cable
ICA Adapter (8 maximum)
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Connecting Multiple ICAs
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Contents
Communications
Inverter
Adapter ICA
Owner’s Manual
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Inverter Communications Adapter
Owner’s Manual
Trademarks
About Xantrex
Notice of Copyright
Disclaimer
Purpose
About This Manual
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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1 Installation
Contents
2 Configuration
3 Operation
Warranty and Return Information
Figures
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Table 3-1 Keyboard Commands Table 3-2 Keyboard Commands ICAP Only
Tables
Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only
Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA
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For this topic
1Installation
Introduction
Features/Components
Features/Components
Figure 1-1 Inverter Communications Adapter ICA
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25’ phone cable
To install the ICA
Connecting the ICA Cable
Connecting the ICA Cable
Figure 1-2 Connecting Directly to the Inverter
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
Connecting the ICA Cable
Figure 1-3 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem
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ICA Adapter
To connect multiple adapters to a single serial port
Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer
Connecting the ICA Cable
Figure 1-4 Connecting Multiple ICAs
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ICA Adapter 8 maximum
CAUTION Equipment Damage
Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations
Installation
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RJ 11 connector on ICA Serial Port Adapter RJ 11 connector on 25-foot
Connecting the ICA Cable
RJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter
Depending on the Cable Installation
Advanced Monitoring Software
Additional Possible Requirements
The following topics are covered in this chapter
2Configuration
For this topic
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
Figure 2-7 Installing Files Screen
Figure 2-6 Ready to Install 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
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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For this topic
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
Keyboard Commands ICAP Only
Keyboard Commands
Keystroke
Function
Keystroke
Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only
Function
Changing ICAP Settings
Figure 3-3 Identifying the Number of ICAs attached
Identifying Single or Multiple ICAs
Changing ICAP Settings
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Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA
Reset to Defaults
Assigning Customer IDs Optional
To change ID Number on the ICA
Changing ICAP Settings
Figure 3-4 Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA
1. Click on ICA COMMANDS Menu, then select READ CONFIGURATION
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Figure 3-5 Changing the Advanced Configuration Settings
Advanced Configuration Settings
To make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings
Operation
Figure 3-6 Changing the PC’s COM Port Number
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
Check Settings
Reset Defaults
Check ID
Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICA
Hardware Connectors
Reset Program
Phone Connections
Display Anomaly
Check Configuration
Figure 3-8 Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2
Warranty
Warranty and Return Information
Product
Disclaimer
Warranty and Return
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Exclusions
Return Material Authorization Policy
Warning Limitations On Use
Warranty and Return
Out of Warranty Service
Return Procedure
Warranty and Return
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Information About Your System
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Index
Index
warranty out of warranty service 48 terms and conditions
Xantrex web site
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