Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual Testing the ICA, Troubleshooting the ICA

Operation

Testing the ICA

In order to test the ICA, it must be plugged into an inverter that is powered up on batteries or other suitable power supply.

Press the first unit’s ID number (1 is the default) on your computer keyboard. If everything is correct, the inverter’s display will change (and reflect) the same as the ICAP window.

Troubleshooting the ICA

Table 3-4 below lists some of the problems and solutions that you may encounter with your ICA.

Table 3-4Troubleshooting the ICA

Symptom	Recommendation
There is no adapter	1.	Ensure the inverter has power. The display on the
response, or		inverter should be ON.
	2.	Check the unit’s ID number of the ICA adapter
Display reads:		you are trying to access. Ensure that it is correct.
“ADAPTER		This will display when there is no adapter with
OFFLINE”	3.	the ID number you are entering.
		Check the connection from the adapter to the
See “Troubleshooting		remote port.
if No Response comes	4.	Check the connection from the COM Port to the
from the ICA” on		Remote Port on the inverter.
page 41 for details.	5.	Check the LED on the ICA Adapter.

•If it illuminates when connected to the inverter’s Remote Port, then the adapter is recognized.

•If it does not illuminate when connected to the inverter’s Remote Port, then the adapter may be malfunctioning.

ICA display is blank	Normal upon initial startup. Push any system button
	to get a display.
Data (via modem) is	Ensure that the BAUD rate for the modem and the
not recognizable	dial-up program is fixed at 9600.

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