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Changing ICAP Settings

Changing the PC’s COM Port Number

To change the COM port number, start ICAP and follow the procedure illustrated in Figure 3-6. COM Port options range from 1 to 8.

1. Select the

COMMUNICATIONS

Menu.

2. Click in this box to display ports 1 through 8

3. Select the appropriate number for the COM port being used by your computer.

4. Click on the SAVE button to save the changes.

Figure 3-6Changing the PC’s COM Port Number

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Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter 6 Changing the PC’s COM Port Number, Changing ICAP Settings, Rev A

Contents

Owner’s Manual InverterCommunications Adapter ICAPage Inverter Communications Adapter Owner’s ManualDisclaimer About XantrexTrademarks Notice of CopyrightAudience About This ManualPurpose ScopeIllustrations 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 3 Operation Contents1 Installation 2 ConfigurationWarranty and Return Information Figures Page Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA TablesTable 3-1 Keyboard Commands Table 3-2 Keyboard Commands ICAP Only Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs OnlyPage For this topic 1InstallationIntroduction Features/Components25’ phone cable Figure 1-1 Inverter Communications Adapter ICAFeatures/Components 975-0052-01-01 Rev ATo install the ICA Connecting the ICA Cable975-0052-01-01 Rev A Figure 1-2 Connecting Directly to the InverterConnecting the ICA Cable LED illuminates when the ICA is able to communicate with the inverterTo use a modem, the following is required Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemTo connect a modem to an inverter ICA Adapter Figure 1-3 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemConnecting the ICA Cable 975-0052-01-01 Rev ATo connect multiple adapters to a single serial port Connecting Multiple ICAs to a Single ComputerICA Adapter 8 maximum Figure 1-4 Connecting Multiple ICAsConnecting the ICA Cable 975-0052-01-01 Rev A975-0052-01-01 Rev A Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection InstallationsCAUTION Equipment Damage InstallationDepending on the Cable Installation Connecting the ICA CableRJ 11 connector on ICA Serial Port Adapter RJ 11 connector on 25-foot RJ 11 connector on ICA AdapterAdvanced 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 ScreenDesktop Shortcut Figure 2-6 Ready to Install ScreenFigure 2-7 Installing Files Screen Click the INSTALL button to start installing the files12. 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 ButtonsFunction Keyboard CommandsKeyboard Commands ICAP Only KeystrokeKeystroke Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs OnlyFunction Changing ICAP Settings 975-0052-01-01 Rev A Identifying Single or Multiple ICAsFigure 3-3 Identifying the Number of ICAs attached Changing ICAP SettingsTo change ID Number on the ICA Reset to DefaultsAssigning ID Numbers to the ICA Assigning Customer IDs Optional975-0052-01-01 Rev A Figure 3-4 Assigning ID Numbers to the ICAChanging ICAP Settings 1. Click on ICA COMMANDS Menu, then select READ CONFIGURATIONOperation Advanced Configuration SettingsFigure 3-5 Changing the Advanced Configuration Settings To make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings975-0052-01-01 Rev A Changing the PC’s COM Port NumberFigure 3-6 Changing the PC’s COM Port Number Changing ICAP SettingsTroubleshooting the ICA Testing the ICATable 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICA Reset DefaultsCheck Settings Check IDHardware Connectors Reset ProgramPhone Connections Display Anomaly Check ConfigurationFigure 3-8 Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2 Warranty Warranty and Return Information975-0052-01-01 Rev A DisclaimerProduct Warranty and ReturnWarranty and Return Return Material Authorization PolicyExclusions Warning Limitations On Use975-0052-01-01 Rev A Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Warranty and ReturnInformation About Your System Page Index 975-0052-01-01 Rev A warranty out of warranty service 48 terms and conditionsIndex Xantrex web sitePage PC Printed in USA Xantrex Technology Inc1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 975-0052-01-01 Revision A