Xantrex Technology PV225S-480-P PC Connection Methods

Communication Methods

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PC Connection Methods

Personal computers can be used to access the sy stem status and programming

features of the PV225S. A computer can be connecte d either directly or remotely.

1. Remote Connect - uses one of the three kits bel ow.

• POTS Kit - uses a MultiTech® 56K Modem, RS232/Fiber Optic

Converter (configured for ethernet) and SA2 Surge Arrestor.

• Wireless Kit - uses a GSM Wireless Modem.

• Ethernet LAN Kit - uses a data communicatio n device to enable the unit

to connect to a local area network.

2. Direct Connect - This method is used for troubleshoo ting. It uses a

RS232/Fiber Optic Converter (configured for a PC), a DB25-to-DB25 gender

changer, and a DB25-to-DB9 Serial Cable.

Software is included to provide a graphic user interf ace that relates important

system information. This software is called Xantrex Solar Graphic Interface

(GUI). See “Minimum System Requirements” on page 2–26 for minimum system

requirements.

Figure 1-10

PC Connections in the Communications Enclosure

MultiTech®

56K

Modem

RS232/FO

Converter

SA2 Surge

Arrestor

Communications

Enclosure

POTS connection option shown.

Contents

Main Page Page Page About This Manual Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used CAUTION Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information Page Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD WARNING: Lethal Voltage General Safety Precautions Personal Safety Safety Equipment Wiring Requirements CAUTION: Fire Hazard Operational Safety Procedures Lockout and Tag De-Energize/Isolation Procedure Interconnection Standards Compliance Page Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 Introduction 2 Operation 3 Commissioning 5 4 Troubleshooting Page Figures Page Tab les Page Page Operation Features Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation Peak Power Tracking Dynamic DC Minimum Operating Voltage Utility Voltage/Frequency Fault Automatic Reset Safety Features Anti-Island Protection PV Ground Fault Detection DC Over-voltage Detection Physical Characteristics Main Inverter Enclosure Power Distribution Panel Converter Control Unit (CCU2) Power Electronics Matrices Inductor Enclosure Page Communications Enclosure Operator Interface Controls Main Enclosure Door Interlock Switch On/Off Switch AC and DC Disconnect Switches Communication Features System Status and Fault Reporting Data Logging Communication Methods Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU) PC Connection Methods Page Page GUI Software Features Page Description of System Operation Overview Faul ts Description of System Operation Return to Sleep State Figure 2-1 Operating States Flow Chart Operating States Power Tra cking Tra ns it io n Shutdown Faul t Manual Current Matrix Test Automatic Sleep Test Operator Interface UFCU Keypad Operation and LCD Display LCD Display - Initialization Screen Standard Display Menu Structure READ Menu To Display Any Operational Value in the READ Menu Operation 210 152607 Figure 2-5 Scrolling through the R Menu Table 2-2 R Menu Descriptions Table 2-2 R Menu Descriptions READ-by-ID Table 2-3 provides a list of the Data Logging Menu parameters. Table 2-3 Table 2-4 Table 2-4 provides a list of the Accumulated Values Menu parameters. Data Logging Menu WRITE Menu Changing and Displaying WRITE Menu Parameter Values Page Page Page Commanding Goal State Changes Setting the Date and Time Manual State Transitions Shutdown Matrix Test Shutdown Power Tracking Manual Current Power Tracking or Shutdown Automatic State Transitions Shutdown Power Tracking Shutdown Auto-restart Feature Energize Procedure (Startup) De-Energize/Isolation Procedure (Shutdown) Computer Communications with the PV225S Installing the Graphic User Interface (GUI) Software Minimum System Requirements Starting the Software Setup Program Starting the Setup Program Using Autorun Starting Setup Manually Starting Setup From a Command Prompt Model Specific Software Installation Page Page Running the GUI Remote/LAN Connection Page GUI Configuration - Adding Inverters Page Page Page GUI Help Page Page Page Page Commissioning Procedure Starting the Commissioning Test File Serial Number Veri fy AC Voltag e Verify DC Voltage Inspect Inductor Enclosure Apply Grid Voltage Front Panel Display Establish Communications with the GUI Confirm AC Operational Parameters Confirm DC Operational Parameters Confirm Power Tracker Configuration Operational Parameters Verify Door Interlock Functions Matrix Test Operate Inverter Completed Commissioning Page Page Faults and Fau lt Codes General Troubleshooting WARNING: Lethal Voltage Clearing Faults Manually Important:: Fault Code Descriptions Page Page Page Internal RAM error CPU error Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Maintenance Safety Operational Safety Procedures De-Energize/Isolation Procedure Lockout and Tag Preventative Maintenance Figure 5-1 54 152607 Inverter AC Terminal Locations in the Main Inverter Enclosure Figure 5-2 Utility AC Terminal Connections in the AC Interface Enclosure Page Periodic Maintenance Monthly Intervals or As Required Aluminum Extrusion Heatsinks Fan Operation Internal Circulation Fan Six-month Intervals Enclosure Seals Electrical Connections Inductor Enclosure Page Page System Specifications Table A-1 Environmental Specifications CAUTION: Equipment Damage Environmental Specifications Electrical Specifications Over Voltage, Under Voltage and Frequency Ranges Wire Gauge and Torque Requirements Page Schematics Appendix A 152812 13 REVISIONS D A-6 152607 152812 Schematics Appendix A A-8 152607 Figure A-4 PV225S Schematic for Converter Control Unit (152812 A3) 152812 Warranty and Product Information Xantrex Limited Warranty 2. What will Xantrex do? 3. What does this warranty not cover? 4. Product Disclaimer 5. Limitations to Product Disclaimer 6. Information Disclaimer 7. WARNING: LIMITATIONS ON USE PRODUCT REGISTRATION Page Index A C D E R S T