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Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual

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Inverter CommunicationsAdapter ICA Owner’s ManualPage Owner’s Manual Inverter Communications AdapterAbout Xantrex TrademarksNotice of Copyright DisclaimerAbout This Manual PurposeScope AudienceIllustrations Conventions UsedThe following conventions are used in this guide Abbreviations and Acronyms About This Manual Related Information975-0052-01-01 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 ATo use a modem, the following is required Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemTo 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 SoftwareThe following topics are covered in this chapter 2ConfigurationFor 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 ExitGo Past END MENU ICA CommandsTo use the “Go Past END MENU” feature Multiple-Unit Drop-Down Box LEDs and LCD DisplayCommunications Navigation Buttons ICAP Keyboard and Terminal Emulation Keyboard Shortcut Com- mandsKeyboard Commands Keyboard Commands ICAP OnlyKeystroke FunctionKeystroke Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs OnlyFunction 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 ATroubleshooting the ICA Testing the ICATable 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA Reset Defaults Check SettingsCheck ID Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICAHardware Connectors Reset ProgramPhone 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