Xantrex Technology PV100S-208 manual Operator Interface, Ufcu Keypad Operation and LCD Display

Operation

Operator Interface

The purpose of the operator interface is to provide a means of communicating critical operational information to and from the unit. This communication occurs between the operator and the UFCU Keypad and LCD display or between the operator and a personal computer running the Xantrex Solar GUI software.

UFCU Keypad Operation and LCD Display

The UFCU keypad is located on the front of the Main Inverter Enclosure to manipulate and view system operation and status.

The keypad is comprised of 20 touch-sensitive, peizio electric keys that provide a means to navigate through the menus and alter user-changeable settings.

•Four function keys are available.

•F1 - While in the READ Menu, this key is used to clear faults. In the WRITE Menu, it jumps to set “Goal:”.

•F2 - While in the READ Menu, this key jumps to display “INV A Volts”. While in the WRITE Menu, this key jumps to display “Max AC Volts %”.

•F3 - While in the READ Menu, this key jumps to display “PV Volts:”.

While in the WRITE Menu, this key jumps to display “Input #0:”.

•F4 - While in the WRITE Menu, when commanding a goal state, this function key confirms the change in goal state.

•Two Navigation keys are available.

•\/ or /\ moves forward or backward within the menu structure. Upon reaching the end of the menu, it will roll-over to the beginning of the same menu.

•Ten numeric keys (0 through 9), two symbol keys (“.” and “-”), and an “ENTER” key are available for entering user-settable parameters.

•The “MENU” key allows you to enter the password-protected Write parameters.

System: PWR Tracking

Inv: Online

Pv: Online

Goal : PWR Tracking

Standard Display

LCD Display

UFCU Keypad

Figure 2-2The Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU) and LCD

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