Xantrex Technology SW Communications Adapter owner manual Using the Swcps DOS Program

3.0 OPERATION

USING THE SWCPS DOS PROGRAM

This section describes the operation of the SWCPS DOS program.

SWCA DOS Display Emulation Software

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Figure 3-1

Virtual Display using DOS emulation program

The DOS software program allows an IBM compatible personal computer to operate as a virtual control panel for up to eight SW series inverter/chargers. As shown in Figure 3-1, the function keys on the computer are the key to operating the inverter using the software. They act as the up and down arrow keys for each different function of the inverter just as the up and down arrow keys do on the inverter. The screen graphically displays which keys perform which functions.

Since the display mimics the inverter, operation is very easy for anyone already familiar with the SW series controls.

NOTE: If the adapter is plugged into the inverter after the inverter is already on, the computer “LCD” display may be blank until a key is pressed on the computer or the inverter itself. The textual LED indicators on the computer will work normally. If you are new to the SW series inverters, reading the owner’s manual in full will ensure getting the most from the system.

To the right of the “LCD” display is a representation of the inverter’s LED (lighted) status indicators. All status functions shown by the inverter’s LED’s are displayed on the screen. The only difference is that the computerized display does not show the status lights – it shows words that represent each function. When an LED status light on each unit is flashing, the word or words on the computer version will flash also.

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