Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Sun Tie XR

Viewing the Status LEDs

Inverter status

To aid in troubleshooting the Sun Tie XR, there are two red and green

LEDs

lights (LEDs) inside the unit. The LEDs light to indicate the inverter’s

 

status according to the troubleshooting reference table on page 4–5.

 

Viewing the status LEDs inside the unit should only be performed by an

 

authorized service person. If you suspect your unit is not functioning

 

correctly, call Xantrex.

WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD

Do not remove the upper cover. Dangerous voltages exist in the upper cover area.

To view the status LEDs:

1.Remove the Rain Shield (if installed) by removing the four screws (two from each side) securing it to the housing as shown in Figure 4- 1. Set the screws aside in a safe place.

2.Remove the lower external panel by removing the two screws on either side of the panel as shown in Figure 4-1. Set the screws aside in a safe place.

3.Locate the red and green LEDs. They should be visible through the upper edge of the circuit breaker cover (see Figure 4-2).

4.Refer to the troubleshooting reference table on page 4–5for the LED status indications.

Note: The optional Remote Monitor (STRM) has a two-color LED that duplicates the function of the status LEDs inside the unit. For troubleshooting the Sun Tie XR, we recommend using the Remote Monitor.

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