Minimum System Requirements | Xantrex Technology PV100S-208 instruction

Operation

Installing the Graphic User Interface (GUI) Software

The following section outlines the minimum system requirements for using the GUI software and instructions for installing, configuring, and using the software. Close all programs running on the computer before proceeding with the installation.

Minimum System Requirements

The following lists the minimum requirements for using the Xantrex Solar

Graphic User Interface (GUI) Software.

•Personal Computer with a 486DX/66 MHz or higher processor; Pentium™ or higher processor recommended.

•Microsoft Windows™ operating system (Win98 or later).

•50 MB of free hard disk space.

•64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)

•56K modem (minimum)

•If using a LAN to access the inverters, a LAN card will be required in the PC.

Starting the Software Setup Program

Select one of the following methods to install the software:

•Use Autorun (must be enabled on your CDROM drive).

•Manual Start (assumes that Autorun is not enabled on your CDROM drive).

•Use a Command prompt to initiate the installation program.

Important: Software levels shown in the following illustrations may not represent the most current version.

Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun

To install the software with Autorun enabled on your CDROM drive:

1.Insert the CD into your computer’s CDROM drive. If autorun has not been disabled for the CDROM in your computer, the Model Specific Software Installation window shown in Figure 2-11will appear.

Starting Setup Manually

To start the program from the CD if Autorun is disabled on your computer:

1.Insert the XANTREX SOLAR INVERTER GUI – INSTALLATION CD into your CDROM drive.

2.Open Windows Explorer (or Click My Computer) and navigate to the CDROM drive to view the contents of the disk.

3.Double-click on the file GUI_Menu.exe icon. The splash screen shown in Figure 2-11will appear.

4.Proceed to the Model Specific Software Installation section on page 2–28to continue with the installation.

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Contents

PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Page PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Date and Revision Audience PurposeScope Organization Conventions Used Following conventions are used in this guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Related InformationPage Important Safety Instructions Safety Equipment General Safety PrecautionsPersonal Safety Wiring Requirements Safety Operational Safety Procedures Lockout and Tag De-Energize/Isolation Procedure Interconnection Standards ComplianceTo isolate the PV100S Xii Contents Operation Troubleshooting Preventative MaintenanceCommissioning Specifications Figures Figures Tables Page Introduction Operation Features Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation Peak Power Tracking Utility Voltage/Frequency Fault Automatic Reset 1Maximum Peak Power Tracking Anti-Island Protection Safety FeaturesPV Ground Fault Detection DC Over-voltage Detection Physical Characteristics 2PV100S Major Components Main Inverter Enclosure Power Distribution PanelPower Electronics Matrix Inductor Enclosure DC Interface Enclosure Transformer EnclosureAC Interface Enclosure Communications Enclosure 4AC Interface Enclosure and Transformer Enclosure Main Enclosure Door Interlock Switch Operator Interface Controls On/Off Switch Operator Interface Controls Communication Features AC and DC Disconnect Switches System Status and Fault Reporting Data logging features includeData Logging Communication Methods Universal Front Panel Control Unit Ufcu PC Connection Methods 10PC Connections in the Communications Enclosure Pots Access Wireless Access Ethernet LAN Access Direct Access GUI Software Features Specific list of available parameters Operation Faults Description of System OperationOverview 1Operating States Flow Chart Power Tracking Operating StatesTransition Manual Current FaultShutdown Matrix Test Operator Interface Ufcu Keypad Operation and LCD Display LCD Display Initialization Screen Standard Display 4Operator Interface Menu Diagram Menu Structure Read Menu To Display Any Operational Value in the Read Menu 5Scrolling through the Read Menu 2Read Menu Descriptions Shut Down Sleep To use the Read-by-ID Feature READ-by-ID 3Data Logging Menu Write Menu Changing and Displaying Write Menu Parameter Values To change Write Menu parameters Minimum Grid Time Delay for PV Enable Peak Power Commanding Goal State Changes To change the Goal State Setting the Date and Time To change the Date and Time Automatic State Transitions Shutdown → Power Tracking → ShutdownManual State Transitions Shutdown → Matrix Test → Shutdown Auto-restart Feature Any State → FaultTo clear the fault Energize Procedure Startup De-Energize/Isolation Procedure ShutdownTo start up the PV100S Computer Communications with the PV100S 9GUI Interface Main Menu Screen Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun Installing the Graphic User Interface GUI SoftwareStarting the Software Setup Program Starting Setup Manually Starting Setup From a Command Prompt 10Starting Setup from a Command Prompt Model Specific Software Installation To continue with the GUI software installation 13GUI Setup Start Window 15GUI Setup Progress Indicator Window Running the GUI Remote/LAN Connection Direct Connection 18GUI Interface Screen if Connected Directly GUI Configuration Adding Inverters To configure the inverters in the GUI 21Operational Configuration Screen Limits 23Operational Configuration Screen Power Tracker 26Connection Configuration Screen General GUI Help 27GUI Help TopicsPage Commissioning Commissioning Procedure Starting the Commissioning Test FileTo commission the PV100S Serial Number Verify AC VoltageVerify DC Voltage Inspect Inductor Enclosure Apply Grid VoltageFront Panel Display Establish Communications with the GUI Confirm AC Operational Parameters Confirm Power Tracker Configuration Operational Parameters Confirm DC Operational ParametersVerify Door Interlock Functions Thank You for choosing Xantrex The Smart Choice for Power Operate InverterCompleted Commissioning Page Troubleshooting Faults and Fault Codes General TroubleshootingRespond to any PV100S alarm or fault as follows Clearing Faults Manually 1LCD showing Fault Code Fault Code Descriptions 1Fault Codes Fault Code Descriptions 1Fault Codes Internal RAM error 1Fault Codes 1Fault Codes Fpga PreventativeMaintenance Maintenance Safety Operational Safety ProceduresDe-Energize/Isolation Procedure Lockout and Tag TB4-A 3PV Terminal Locations Periodic Maintenance Monthly Intervals or As Required Electrical Connections Six-month IntervalsEnclosure Seals Inductor EnclosurePage Specifications System Specifications Environmental Specifications Electrical Specifications Over Voltage, Under Voltage and Frequency Ranges Wire Gauge and Torque Requirements TB2 Figure A-1Electrical Diagram sample Schematics Appendix a Schematics Appendix a Schematics Appendix a This page intentionally left blank Warranty and Product Information Xantrex Limited Warranty Product Disclaimer Product Registration 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