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PC Communications

Establishing a POTS Connection

Important: A direct analog phone line to the local phone service is required to use this feature. The phone line used for PV100S communication cannot be routed through a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) unless an analog PBX card is used.

To connect a personal computer using the POTS Connection:

1.Ensure the personal computer to be used has a 56K modem installed.

2.Open the Communications Enclosure.

3.Plug the local phone line into the RJ11 port on the SA2 Surge Arrestor marked "UNPROTECTED".

SA2 Surge Arrestor

MultiTech 56K

Modem

Figure 3-20Telephone Cable Routing

4.Install the GUI Software following the instructions in the PV100S 100 kW Grid-tied Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual.

5.Use a Terminal Emulation program on the PC to access the modem.

See the GUI Help Menu "Communication by Modem" for instructions on setting up the Terminal Emulation program on the computer. See also, "Connect to Telephone Number" and "Connect to Remote Inverter by Modem" for additional information.

6.Use the GUI to setup the connection information.

a)From the GUI Main page, click on <TOOLS>

b)Click on the inverter icon for the inverter to be setup.

c)Click on the <INVERTER DATA>

d)Click on the <CONNECTION> tab.

e)Fill out the information required on the <GENERAL> page, the

<TELEPHONE FAULT CONFIGURATION> page, and the <TELEPHONE CONFIGURATION> page.

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Xantrex Technology PV100S-480 Establishing a Pots Connection, To connect a personal computer using the Pots Connection

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PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Page PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Date and Revision Scope PurposeAudience Organization Following conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used Related Information Abbreviations and AcronymsPage Important Safety Instructions Personal Safety General Safety PrecautionsSafety Equipment Wiring Requirements Safety Lockout and Tag Operational Safety Procedures De-Energize/Isolation Procedure Interconnection Standards ComplianceTo isolate the PV100S Xii Contents Installation SchematicsVerification Tables Xvi Figures Figures Introduction Description of the PV100S 1Dimensions Not to scale Electrical Specifications System Specifications System Ground Requirements 3Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications Operator Interface Controls Main Enclosure Door Interlock Switch 3On/Off Switch On/Off Switch AC and DC Disconnect Switches Communication Features Data Logging System Status and Fault Reporting Universal Front Panel Control Unit Ufcu Communication Methods 6PC Connections in the Communications Enclosure PC Connection Methods Pots Access Ethernet LAN Access Planning Overview of PV100S Installation PV Planning Ventilation and Serviceability Requirements System Neutral Requirements Ground RequirementsCommunication Requirements Utility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements Electrical Diagrams and Schematics Model PV100S-480Model PV100S-208 1PV100S Layout Option a Layout Options 2PV100S Layout Option B 3Conduit Entry Figure Reference Conduit Penetration 15 cm 12 30 cm 10.5 27 cm Conductor and Conduit Sizing To calculate the proper conduit sizeDetermine the required cable ampacity Size the conduit Size the cable 29 73.7 cm 16 ¼ 40.6 cm Anchoring the PV100S 10AC Interface/Transformer Anchor Bolt Pattern Not to Scale Installation Unloading Equipment Required Unpacking the PV100S Moving the PV100S Removing the Pallet and Moving the PV100S To move the PV100S using a forklift To mount and anchor the PV100S Mounting and Anchoring the Units To lock or unlock the front door on the main inverter Opening or Closing Access Doors To Close Access Door To Open Access Door 7Transformer Access Panels To install the conduits Conduit Installation Wiring General Conductor Termination Overcurrent Protection Grounding Wire Gauge and Torque Requirements Utility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements System Neutral Requirements AC Connections Wiring Specific 13Tie-wraps on the AC Sense Harness 15AC Terminal Connections in the Main Inverter Enclosure To connect the utility service to AC Interface Enclosure 17Connecting the AC Sense Harness 18AC Terminal Connections from the Utility 19PV Array Cable Routing and Terminations PV Array Connections PC Communications Establishing a Pots Connection To connect a personal computer using the Pots Connection To connect a personal computer using the GSM Wireless modem Establishing Wireless Connection Direct Connection If connecting the PC directly to the inverter 22Direct Connect Installation Verification Verification Procedure Summary Visual Inspection of Electrical Connections Visual Inspection of Mechanical Connections Visual Inspection, Isolation Transformer Wye/Wye Corrective ActionPerform after initial inspection if required Schematics This page intentionally left blank Figure A-1Electrical Diagram sample Schematics Appendix a Schematics Appendix a Schematics Appendix a This page was intentionally left blank Index IX-2 Rev C Page Xantrex Technology Inc