Running the GUI | Xantrex Technology PV100S-208 instruction

Computer Communications with the PV100S

Running the GUI

To run the GUI software program, log onto the computer and click the following menu items in the order shown below.

1.Window’s START button

2.PROGRAMS

3.XANTREX_SOLAR

4.XANTREX SOLAR GUI

Remote/LAN Connection

If no inverter is connected to the COM1 serial port of the computer, the following screen will appear:

Figure 2-17GUI Interface Screen if Connected Remotely

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Xantrex Technology PV100S-208 manual Running the GUI, Remote/LAN Connection

Contents

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