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Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or to other equipment.

Important: These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to.

Illustrations

Since software levels can change frequently to incorporate upgrades and improvements, it is recommended that you visit www.xantrex.com for the latest version of this software.

Therefore, please keep in mind that software levels shown in the illustrations within this manual may not represent the most current version.

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Xantrex Technology Inverter Communications Adapter manual Conventions Used, Illustrations

Contents

Adapter ICA InverterCommunications Owner’s ManualPage Owner’s Manual Inverter Communications AdapterNotice of Copyright About XantrexTrademarks DisclaimerScope About This ManualPurpose AudienceConventions Used IllustrationsThe following conventions are used in this guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information About This Manual975-0052-01-01 Rev A Important Safety Instructions viii 2 Configuration Contents1 Installation 3 OperationWarranty and Return Information Figures Page Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only TablesTable 3-1 Keyboard Commands Table 3-2 Keyboard Commands ICAP Only Table 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICAPage 1Installation For this topicFeatures/Components Introduction975-0052-01-01 Rev A Figure 1-1 Inverter Communications Adapter ICAFeatures/Components 25’ phone cableConnecting the ICA Cable To install the ICALED illuminates when the ICA is able to communicate with the inverter Figure 1-2 Connecting Directly to the InverterConnecting the ICA Cable 975-0052-01-01 Rev AConnecting the ICA to a Computer using a Modem To use a modem, the following is requiredTo connect a modem to an inverter 975-0052-01-01 Rev A Figure 1-3 Connecting the ICA to a Computer using a ModemConnecting the ICA Cable ICA AdapterConnecting Multiple ICAs to a Single Computer To connect multiple adapters to a single serial port975-0052-01-01 Rev A Figure 1-4 Connecting Multiple ICAsConnecting the ICA Cable ICA Adapter 8 maximumInstallation Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection InstallationsCAUTION Equipment Damage 975-0052-01-01 Rev ARJ 11 connector on ICA Adapter Connecting the ICA CableRJ 11 connector on ICA Serial Port Adapter RJ 11 connector on 25-foot Depending on the Cable InstallationAdditional Possible Requirements Advanced Monitoring Software2Configuration The following topics are covered in this chapterFor 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 ScreenClick the INSTALL button to start installing the files Figure 2-6 Ready to Install ScreenFigure 2-7 Installing Files Screen 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 ExitICA Commands Go Past END MENUTo use the “Go Past END MENU” feature LEDs and LCD Display Multiple-Unit Drop-Down BoxCommunications Navigation Buttons ICAP Keyboard and Terminal Emulation Keyboard Shortcut Com- mandsKeystroke Keyboard CommandsKeyboard Commands ICAP Only FunctionTable 3-3 Keyboard Commands Terminal Emulation Programs Only KeystrokeFunction Changing ICAP Settings Changing ICAP Settings Identifying Single or Multiple ICAsFigure 3-3 Identifying the Number of ICAs attached 975-0052-01-01 Rev AAssigning Customer IDs Optional Reset to DefaultsAssigning ID Numbers to the ICA To change ID Number on the ICA1. Click on ICA COMMANDS Menu, then select READ CONFIGURATION Figure 3-4 Assigning ID Numbers to the ICAChanging ICAP Settings 975-0052-01-01 Rev ATo make changes to the Advanced Configuration settings Advanced Configuration SettingsFigure 3-5 Changing the Advanced Configuration Settings OperationChanging ICAP Settings Changing the PC’s COM Port NumberFigure 3-6 Changing the PC’s COM Port Number 975-0052-01-01 Rev ATesting the ICA Troubleshooting the ICATable 3-4 Troubleshooting the ICA Check ID Reset DefaultsCheck Settings Troubleshooting if No Response comes from the ICAReset Program Hardware ConnectorsPhone Connections Check Configuration Display AnomalyFigure 3-8 Screen Display Startup Anomaly #2 Warranty and Return Information WarrantyWarranty and Return DisclaimerProduct 975-0052-01-01 Rev AWarning Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization PolicyExclusions Warranty and ReturnWarranty and Return Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service 975-0052-01-01 Rev AInformation About Your System Page Index Xantrex web site warranty out of warranty service 48 terms and conditionsIndex 975-0052-01-01 Rev APage 975-0052-01-01 Revision A Xantrex Technology Inc1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct PC Printed in USA