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About This Manual

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Manual is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Inverter Communications Adapter (ICA).

Scope

The Sine Wave Plus Inverter Communications Adapter (ICA) Owner’s Manual provides safety guidelines, planning and setup information, procedures for installing the ICA and its software (ICAP), as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit.

Audience

This Manual is intended for anyone who has a Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Charger and needs to install and operate the Inverter Communications Adapter (ICA) and its software.

Organization

This Manual is organized into three chapters.

Chapter 1, “Installation” describes how to install the ICA cable with or without a modem. The following topics are covered in this chapter.

Chapter 2, “Configuration” describes how to install the ICAP software provided with the ICA and how to set up a modem (if used).

Chapter 3, “Operation” describes how to operate the ICAP software, change the ICAP settings, test, and troubleshoot the connection.

Warranty and product information is provided at the end of the Guide.

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Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual About This Manual, Purpose, Scope, Audience, Organization

Contents

Communications InverterAdapter ICA Owner’s ManualPage Inverter Communications Adapter Owner’s ManualTrademarks About XantrexNotice of Copyright DisclaimerPurpose About This ManualScope AudienceThe following conventions are used in this guide Conventions UsedIllustrations Abbreviations and Acronyms 975-0052-01-01 Rev A Related InformationAbout This Manual 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 connect a modem to an inverter Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemTo use a modem, the following is required 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 RequirementsFor this topic 2ConfigurationThe following topics are covered in this chapter 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 BarTo use the “Go Past END MENU” feature ICA CommandsGo Past END MENU Communications LEDs and LCD DisplayMultiple-Unit Drop-Down Box ICAP Keyboard and Terminal Emulation Keyboard Shortcut Com- mands Navigation ButtonsKeyboard Commands ICAP Only Keyboard CommandsKeystroke FunctionFunction Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs OnlyKeystroke 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 ATable 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA Testing the ICATroubleshooting the ICA Check Settings Reset DefaultsCheck ID Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICAPhone Connections Reset ProgramHardware Connectors 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