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Xantrex Technology PV100S-208 manual Installing the Graphic User Interface GUI Software

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Installing the Graphic User Interface (GUI) Software

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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Xantrex Technology PV100S-208 manual Installing the Graphic User Interface GUI Software, Minimum System Requirements

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Operation and Maintenance Manual PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic InverterPV100S-208 PV100S-480 Page Operation and Maintenance Manual PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic InverterNotice of Copyright About XantrexTrademarks DisclaimerScope About This ManualPurpose AudienceConventions Used Abbreviations and Acronyms Related InformationPage WARNING Shock Hazard Important Safety InstructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD WARNING Lethal VoltageSafety Equipment General Safety PrecautionsPersonal Safety Wiring RequirementsCAUTION Fire Hazard Operational Safety Procedures Lockout and TagWARNING Shock Hazard De-Energize/Isolation Procedure Interconnection Standards ComplianceTo isolate the PV100S Page Contents 1 IntroductionManual Current 2 OperationFaults Automatic Sleep Test3 Commissioning 4 Troubleshooting5 Preventative Maintenance Faults and Fault Codes General TroubleshootingA Specifications Figures Figure 2-24 Connection Configuration Screen - General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2-35 Figure 2-25 Connection Configuration Screen - Telephone Fault Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2-36 Figure 2-26 Connection Configuration Screen - General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2-36 Figure 2-27 GUI Help Topics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2-37 Figure 4-1 LCD showing Fault Code - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3 Figure 5-1 Inverter AC Terminal Locations in the Main Inverter Enclosure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-4 Figure 5-2 Utility AC Terminal Connections in the AC Interface Enclosure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-4 Figure 5-3 PV Terminal Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-5 Figure A-1 Electrical Diagram sample- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-5 Figure A-2 PV100S-480 Schematic for Main Power Distribution 152316 E1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-6 Figure A-3 PV100S-480 Schematic for Control Power Distribution 152316 E2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-7 Figure A-4 PV100S-480 Schematic for Converter Control Unit 152316 E3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-8 Figure A-5 PV100S-208 Schematic Main Power Distribution 152376 C1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-9 Figure A-6 PV100S-208 Schematic for Control Power Distribution 152376 C2 - - - - - - - - - - - - A-10 Figure A-7 PV100S-208 Schematic for Converter Control Unit 152376 C3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-11 Tables Page 1 Introduction Operation Features Fixed Unity Power Factor OperationPeak Power Tracking Utility Voltage/Frequency Fault Automatic Reset Figure 1-1 Maximum Peak Power TrackingAnti-Island Protection Safety FeaturesPV Ground Fault Detection DC Over-voltage DetectionPhysical Characteristics Main Inverter Enclosure Power Distribution PanelPower Electronics Matrix Inductor EnclosureTransformer Enclosure DC Interface EnclosureCAUTION Equipment Damage AC Interface EnclosureCommunications Enclosure Figure 1-4 AC Interface Enclosure and Transformer EnclosureFigure 1-5 PC Connections in the Communications Enclosure Main Enclosure Door Interlock Switch Operator Interface ControlsWARNING Shock Hazard On/Off SwitchFigure 1-7 On/Off Switch WARNING Shock HazardCommunication Features AC and DC Disconnect SwitchesSystem Status and Fault Reporting Data LoggingThe Data logging features include Communication Methods Universal Front Panel Control Unit UFCUPC Connection Methods POTS Access Wireless AccessFigure 1-11 POTS Access Figure 1-13 Ethernet LAN Access Ethernet LAN AccessDirect Access Figure 1-14 Direct AccessGUI Software Features specific list of available parameterspage 2-16 for a specific list of available parameters 2 Operation Faults Description of System OperationOverview Description of System Operation Figure 2-1 Operating States Flow ChartPOWER UP 152379 Rev CPower Tracking Operating StatesTransition Manual Current FaultShutdown Matrix TestOperator Interface UFCU Keypad Operation and LCD DisplayLCD Display - Initialization Screen Standard DisplayMenu Structure READ Menu To Display Any Operational Value in the READ MenuTable 2-1 Scrolling through the Read Menu Parameters 2-10 Figure 2-5 Scrolling through the Read MenuOperation 152379 Rev CDescription Table 2-2 Read Menu DescriptionsOperational Parameter UnitsDescription Table 2-2 Read Menu DescriptionsOperational Parameter UnitsREAD-by-ID To use the Read-by-ID FeatureTable 2-3 provides a list of the Data Logging Menu parameters Table 2-3 Data Logging MenuAccumulated Values Menu Table 2-4 provides a list of the Accumulated Values Menu parametersWRITE Menu Changing and Displaying WRITE Menu Parameter Values To change WRITE Menu parametersMax AC Freq Table 2-5 Write Menu ParametersMin AC Volts% Min AC FreqTime Delay for PV Table 2-5 Write Menu ParametersPower Tracker Step Enable Peak PowerPower Tracker Rate PPT EnableCommanding Goal State Changes To change the Goal StateSetting the Date and Time To change the Date and TimeManual State Transitions Power Tracking → Manual Current → Power Tracking or ShutdownShutdown → Power Tracking → Shutdown Automatic State TransitionsAuto-restart Feature Any State → FaultTo start up the PV100S Energize Procedure StartupDe-Energize/Isolation Procedure Shutdown To isolate the PV100SComputer Communications with the PV100S Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun Installing the Graphic User Interface GUI SoftwareStarting the Software Setup Program Starting Setup ManuallyStarting Setup From a Command Prompt Model Specific Software Installation To continue with the GUI software installation2. Click OK and the following window will appear Operation Figure 2-15 GUI Setup Progress Indicator WindowFigure 2-16 GUI Setup Start Window 2-30Running the GUI Remote/LAN ConnectionOperation Direct ConnectionFigure 2-18 GUI Interface Screen if Connected Directly 2-32GUI Configuration - Adding Inverters To configure the inverters in the GUIa Fill out Operational Limits Information requested e Fill out the Power Tracking Information requested Figure 2-26 Connection Configuration Screen - General 9. Click on the Telephone Configuration sub-menu to continueGUI Help 2-38 3 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 ParametersVerify Door Interlock Functions Confirm Power Tracker Configuration Operational ParametersConfirm DC Operational Parameters Matrix TestOperate Inverter Completed CommissioningThank You for choosing Xantrex The Smart Choice for Power Page 4 Troubleshooting Respond to any PV100S alarm or fault as follows Faults and Fault CodesGeneral Troubleshooting WARNING Lethal VoltageClearing Faults Manually Fault Code Descriptions Table 4-1 Fault CodesTable 4-1 Fault Codes Fault Code DescriptionsFault Type Table 4-1 Fault CodesError Fault SourcesTable 4-1 Fault Codes Internal RAM errorCPU error Fault Type Table 4-1 Fault CodesError Fault SourcesFault Type Table 4-1 Fault CodesError Fault SourcesFault Type Table 4-1 Fault CodesError Fault Sources5 PreventativeMaintenance De-Energize/Isolation Procedure Maintenance SafetyOperational Safety Procedures WARNING Shock HazardLockout and Tag WARNING Shock HazardC phase Enlargement of Terminal Connectors in the AC Interface EnclosureA phase B phase152379 Rev C Figure 5-3 PV Terminal LocationsMaintenance Safety GrouND TB3-3 PV NEGative Cable TB3-2 PV POSitive Cable TB3-1Aluminum Extrusion Heatsink Periodic MaintenanceMonthly Intervals or As Required Fan OperationElectrical Connections Six-month IntervalsEnclosure Seals Inductor EnclosurePage A Specifications System Specifications Environmental SpecificationsCAUTION Equipment Damage Table A-3 Over/Under Voltage and Over/Under Frequency Ranges Electrical SpecificationsOver Voltage, Under Voltage and Frequency Ranges Table A-2 provides the AC and DC specifications for the PV100SWire Gauge and Torque Requirements Table A-4 AC Terminal Wire Gauge, Bolt Size, and Torque ValuesTable A-5 DC Terminal Wire Gauge, Bolt Size, and Torque Values 152379 Rev C Figure A-1 Electrical Diagram sampleAppendix A Schematics152379 Rev C Figure A-2 PV100S-480 Schematic for Main Power Distribution 152316 E1Schematics Appendix ASchematics Appendix A152379 Rev C 152379 Rev C Figure A-4 PV100S-480 Schematic for Converter Control Unit 152316 E3Schematics Appendix AAppendix A Figure A-5 PV100S-208 Schematic Main Power Distribution 152376 C1Schematics 152379 Rev C152379 Rev C A-10Schematics Appendix AAppendix A Figure A-7 PV100S-208 Schematic for Converter Control Unit 152376 C3Schematics 152379 Rev CThis page intentionally left blank A-12Schematics 152379 Rev C1. 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