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Xantrex Technology XW4024-120/240-60, XW4548-120/240-60, XW6048-120/240-60 manual

Models: XW4024-120/240-60, XW4548-120/240-60, XW6048-120/240-60

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Battery Connections for Single Inverter Systems

Battery Connections for Single Inverter Systems

Torque connections to the inverter DC terminals to 10- 15 ft./lbs.

Torque connections to the battery terminals per battery manufacturer’s recommendations.

This illustrates an example only. Actual cable requirements may vary.

Figure C-2DC Connections to a Single Inverter

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Xantrex Technology XW4024-120/240-60, XW4548-120/240-60, XW6048-120/240-60 Battery Connections for Single Inverter Systems

Contents

XW Power System Page XW Power System Date and Revision Scope Audience PurposeOrganization Related Information Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Limitations on Use Explosive Gas PrecautionsFCC Information to the User Contents Xanbus Network Installation XW System Accessories Installation XW Solar Charge Controller InstallationAppendix B Wiring Diagrams Appendix a SpecificationsAppendix C Alternate System Configurations Figures Figures Tables Xiv For this Topic See IntroductionSystem Overview System DiagramXW Inverter/Charger System Components and AccessoriesXW Conduit Box 4Power Distribution Panel and XW Conduit Box XW Power Distribution Panel Panel and XW Conduit Box5XW Connection Kit for INV2 XW Connection Kit for INV2XW System Control Panel XW Solar Charge ControllerAutomatic Generator Start XW Automatic Generator StartPage Inverter/ChargerInstallation Location Pre-InstallationKnockout Preparation Mounting Clearance Requirements1Mounting Plate Fastener Recommendations Installing the Mounting PlateStructure Required Fastener Per Bracket Installing the Mounting Plate 4Mounting the XW Inverter/Charger Mounting the Inverter5Installing the XW Conduit Box Mounting the XW Power Distribution Panel and XW Conduit Box6Routing Communications Cables Wiring the InverterBattery Cable Requirements Battery Bank RequirementsBatteries 3Battery Cable in conduit to Maximum Breaker/Fuse Size 2Recommended Battery Cable Size Versus LengthTorque Values for the XW Series Inverter/Charger In-lbs Torque Values for the XW Power Distribution PanelInverter Grounding Backfeed Protection RequirementsGrounding the DC System Wiring the Inverter to the XW Power Distribution PanelTo install the Battery Temperature Sensor Installing the Battery Temperature SensorMaking DC Connections To connect the XW Power Distribution Panel to the inverterWiring the Inverter AC Connections and Communication Ports Making AC Connections13AC Terminal Block Accessing the AC Terminal Block and AC Ground BarGrounding the AC System 14Grounding the AC System using the Distribution PanelAC Wiring to the XW Power Distribution Panel AC Wiring to the Inverter AC Distribution PanelInverter/Charger Installation 16Wiring the Inverter to the XW Power Distribution Panel 17Generator Wiring Using a XW Power Distribution Panel AUX+12V Voltage Supply AUX PortAUX Port Terminal Assignments AUX-RPO User Remote Power Off RPOUser Line Wiring 11User Connector Terminals and FunctionsConfirm All Connections Applying DC Power to the InverterTo apply DC power to the inverter Basic Functional Test Single InverterTo enable the inverter Enable the InverterTo disable the inverter To perform an AC voltage check Confirming Battery Charger OperationTo confirm battery charger operation AC Voltage Check23Functional Test for Single Inverter Systems Installation Steps Installing Additional InvertersTo install multiple inverters DC Wiring for a Dual-Inverter System Parts List for Dual-Inverter Configurations24DC Connections to Dual Inverters From Main AC Distribution Panel From Generator Disconnect AC Wiring for a Dual-Inverter System26AC Wiring for Dual-Inverter Systems DC Wiring for a Triple-Inverter System Parts List for a Triple-Inverter Configuration27DC Connections for a Triple-Inverter System From Generator Disconnect AC Wiring for a Triple-Inverter SystemTo Inverter AC Distribution Panel or Transfer Switch Xanbus and AC Sync Cable To install the AC Sync and Xanbus cables between invertersTo perform a functional test on multiple inverters Basic Functional Test Multiple InvertersInverter/Charger Installation 32Functional Test for Multiple Inverters Page 1 33Functional Test for Multiple Inverters Page 2 For this Topic InstallationXanbus System Xanbus-enabled DevicesNetwork Components 1T568A Standard WiringConductor Name 2Xanbus Cable and RJ45 Connector Pin Numbers 2Xanbus Network Components and Part Numbers Ordering Network ComponentsNetwork Layouts Multi-Drop Backbone Layout5Multi-Drop Backbone Layout Daisy Chain LayoutGuidelines for Routing the Xanbus Cables Installing the NetworkBefore You Begin the Installation Installation Tools and MaterialsCable Length Minimum Maximum Mounting a Network ConnectorTo mount a network connector 3Minimum and Maximum Cable LengthTo complete the multi-drop backbone layout Installing Xanbus-Enabled DevicesTo install the Xanbus-enabled devices Completing the Multi-Drop Backbone LayoutTo complete the daisy chain layout Completing the Daisy Chain LayoutXW Solar Charge Controller Array Voltage Installing the Charge ControllerPV Array Requirements Array Size1MPPT Operational Window MountingMppt Voltage Range Choosing a LocationLocation Minimum Clearance Minimum Clearance RequirementsRemoving Knockouts Removing the Wiring Terminals CoverMounting the Controller 4Knockout DimensionsXantrex Grounding XW Solar Charge Controller Safety Ground ConnectorDC Terminal Connector Locations WiringWire Size and Over-current Protection Requirements PV Circuit Battery Circuit5One-Way Wire Distance and Wire Size for a 48 Vdc System 4One-Way Wire Distance and Wire Size for a 24 Vdc SystemTo connect the XW Solar Charge Controller 8Connecting Solar DC Sources in the Power Distribution Panel Commissioning Units Using a XW System Control Panel Configuration ScreensCommissioning To copy the XW Solar Charge Controller setup to another unit XW Solar Charge Controller Installation XWInstallationSystem Accessories 1XW System Control Panel Xanbus Port Locations XW System Control PanelMounting the XW System Control Panel Materials and Tools Required2Inserting the Mounting Plate 4Connecting the Network Cables 6Surface Mounting the XW System Control Panel To surface mount the XW System Control PanelMaterials and Tools Required Verifying the InstallationPreparing an Installation XW Automatic Generator StartCool Safe Choosing a LocationRouting the Connections Dry8XW Automatic Generator Start External Connections Installing the XW Automatic Generator Start1Circuit Limitations Wiring to the 20-contact ConnectorMounting the Unit To mount the XW Automatic Generator StartFt m Over 30 ft m Required Wiring Size Based on Length of CableWire Number Function Wire ColorConnecting the Generator 5Wiring for Connecting an External Shutdown Connecting the Thermostats optionalConnecting an External Shutdown optional 4Wiring for Connecting Thermostats6Wiring for Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch optional975-0239-01-01 Connecting an External ON/OFF LED11XW Automatic Generator Start External Connections 12Connecting the SCP 13Verifying Power is Available Verifying Power Is AvailableSpecifications Table A-1XW Power System Electrical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsModel XW6048-120/240-60 XW4548-120/240-60 XW4024-120/240-60 Figure A-1 XW Series AC Overload Capability 975-0239-01-01 XW Series Overload CapabilityXW Series Efficiency Output Power Versus Ambient TemperatureInverting Efficiency Typical Charging Efficiency Typical Mechanical SpecificationsSell Mode Efficiency Typical Table A-2XW Power System Mechanical SpecificationsAccessory Part Number AccessoriesFor See Wiring DiagramsPage Wiring Diagrams Single-Inverter System Backup onlySingle-Inverter System Renewable Energy Solar Wiring Diagram975-0239-01-01 Single-Inverter System Renewable Energy Wind or Hydro Figure B-4Dual-Inverter System Renewable Energy Solar Dual-Inverter System Renewable Energy SolarDual-Inverter System Renewable Energy Wind or Hydro Wiring Diagram 975-0239-01-01 Configurations Figure C-1DC Grounding for an Inverter only DC Grounding for Single-Inverter SystemsFigure C-2DC Connections to a Single Inverter Battery Connections for Single Inverter SystemsFigure C-3Grounding the AC System AC Grounding for Single-Inverter SystemsAC Output Wiring to the Inverter AC Distribution Panel Figure C-5Generator Wiring directly to the Inverter Generator Wiring to the InverterFigure C-6Utility Wiring to the Inverter Input Utility Wiring to the Inverter InputWind or Hydro DC Sources Figure C-7Connecting Wind or Hydro DC Sources975-0239-01-01 IX-1 IX-2 975-0239-01-01 Page Xantrex Technology Inc