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User Interface Features

Table 3-3Keyboard Commands (Terminal Emulation Programs Only)

	Keystroke	Function

	1-8	Select inverter: 1 through 8 is the inverter’s ID
	1-8	number, 1 is the default.
		number, 1 is the default.

Setup Menu - Accesses either “BEGIN BASIC

SSETUP” or “BEGIN ADVANCED SETUP” Menus.

		Sends ASCII LED Status. The information
		displayed on the screen mimics the layout of the
		LEDs on the inverter control module : each LED is
		represented by a dash or a character, laid out in two
	? or /	rows of four characters.
	? or /	• Dash: the LED is not lit.
		• Dash: the LED is not lit.
		• Non-blinking character: the LED is solid (lit).
		• Blinking character: the LED is blinking.
		See Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Charger Owner's
		Manual for details.

	V, v	Version number of ICA

	T, t	Set terminal mode. If you see a display of many
	T, t	strange characters, try pressing “T” to clear it up.
		strange characters, try pressing “T” to clear it up.

~Adapter Reset

	ESC	Retransmit LCD screen, LED’s, and Adapter ID
	ESC	number
		number

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Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual 3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only, Keystroke

Contents

Communications InverterAdapter ICA Owner’s ManualPage Inverter Communications Adapter Owner’s ManualTrademarks About XantrexNotice of Copyright DisclaimerPurpose About This ManualScope 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 1 Installation Contents2 Configuration 3 OperationWarranty and Return Information Figures Page Table 3-1 Keyboard Commands Table 3-2 Keyboard Commands ICAP Only TablesTable 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICAPage For this topic 1InstallationIntroduction Features/ComponentsFeatures/Components Figure 1-1 Inverter Communications Adapter ICA975-0052-01-01 Rev A 25’ phone cableTo install the ICA Connecting the ICA CableConnecting the ICA Cable Figure 1-2 Connecting Directly to the InverterLED 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 Connecting the ICA Cable Figure 1-3 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem975-0052-01-01 Rev A ICA AdapterTo connect multiple adapters to a single serial port Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single ComputerConnecting the ICA Cable Figure 1-4 Connecting Multiple ICAs975-0052-01-01 Rev A ICA Adapter 8 maximumCAUTION Equipment Damage Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection InstallationsInstallation 975-0052-01-01 Rev ARJ 11 connector on ICA Serial Port Adapter RJ 11 connector on 25-foot Connecting the ICA CableRJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter Depending on the Cable InstallationAdvanced Monitoring Software Additional Possible RequirementsThe following topics are covered in this chapter 2ConfigurationFor this topic Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun Installing the ICA Software ICAPFigure 2-3 ICAP Important Information Screen Figure 2-2 ICAP License Agreement ScreenFigure 2-5 ICAP Shortcut Folder Screen Figure 2-4 ICAP Install Folder ScreenFigure 2-7 Installing Files Screen Figure 2-6 Ready to Install ScreenClick the INSTALL button to start installing the files Desktop Shortcut12. Click on the Finish button to finalize the installation Starting Setup Manually Figure 2-10 Run Window Starting Setup From a Command PromptMake a New Connection Setting Up a Modem ConnectionTo establish the type of modem connection Establish the Type of ConnectionTo enter the COM port values Enter COM Port Property ValuesPage For this topic 3OperationStarting ICAP User Interface Features Exit ICAP Menu BarGo Past END MENU ICA CommandsTo use the “Go Past END MENU” feature Multiple-Unit Drop-Down Box LEDs and LCD DisplayCommunications ICAP Keyboard and Terminal Emulation Keyboard Shortcut Com- mands Navigation ButtonsKeyboard Commands ICAP Only Keyboard CommandsKeystroke FunctionKeystroke Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs OnlyFunction Changing ICAP Settings Figure 3-3 Identifying the Number of ICAs attached Identifying Single or Multiple ICAsChanging ICAP Settings 975-0052-01-01 Rev AAssigning ID Numbers to the ICA Reset to DefaultsAssigning Customer IDs Optional To change ID Number on the ICAChanging ICAP Settings Figure 3-4 Assigning ID Numbers to the ICA1. Click on ICA COMMANDS Menu, then select READ CONFIGURATION 975-0052-01-01 Rev AFigure 3-5 Changing the Advanced Configuration Settings Advanced Configuration SettingsTo make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings OperationFigure 3-6 Changing the PC’s COM Port Number 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 Check Settings Reset DefaultsCheck ID Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICAHardware Connectors Reset ProgramPhone Connections Display Anomaly Check ConfigurationFigure 3-8 Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2 Warranty Warranty and Return InformationProduct DisclaimerWarranty and Return 975-0052-01-01 Rev AExclusions Return Material Authorization PolicyWarning Limitations On Use Warranty and ReturnOut of Warranty Service Return ProcedureWarranty and Return 975-0052-01-01 Rev AInformation About Your System Page Index Index warranty out of warranty service 48 terms and conditionsXantrex web site 975-0052-01-01 Rev APage 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct Xantrex Technology Inc975-0052-01-01 Revision A PC Printed in USA