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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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Alternate System Configurations

AC Grounding for Single-Inverter Systems

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

Figure C-3Grounding the AC System

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Xantrex Technology XW4024-120/240-60, XW4548-120/240-60, XW6048-120/240-60 manual AC Grounding for Single-Inverter Systems

Contents

XW Power System Page XW Power System Date and Revision Organization PurposeScope Audience Conventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions FCC Information to the User Explosive Gas PrecautionsLimitations on Use Contents Xanbus Network Installation XW Solar Charge Controller Installation XW System Accessories InstallationAppendix C Alternate System Configurations Appendix a SpecificationsAppendix B Wiring Diagrams Figures Figures Tables Xiv Introduction For this Topic SeeSystem Diagram System OverviewXW Conduit Box System Components and AccessoriesXW Inverter/Charger XW Power Distribution Panel Panel and XW Conduit Box 4Power Distribution Panel and XW Conduit BoxXW Connection Kit for INV2 5XW Connection Kit for INV2XW Solar Charge Controller XW System Control PanelXW Automatic Generator Start Automatic Generator StartPage Inverter/ChargerInstallation Knockout Preparation Pre-InstallationLocation Clearance Requirements MountingStructure Required Fastener Per Bracket Installing the Mounting Plate1Mounting Plate Fastener Recommendations Installing the Mounting Plate Mounting the Inverter 4Mounting the XW Inverter/ChargerMounting the XW Power Distribution Panel and XW Conduit Box 5Installing the XW Conduit BoxWiring the Inverter 6Routing Communications CablesBatteries Battery Bank RequirementsBattery Cable Requirements Torque Values for the XW Series Inverter/Charger 2Recommended Battery Cable Size Versus Length3Battery Cable in conduit to Maximum Breaker/Fuse Size Torque Values for the XW Power Distribution Panel Inverter GroundingBackfeed Protection Requirements In-lbsWiring the Inverter to the XW Power Distribution Panel Grounding the DC SystemInstalling the Battery Temperature Sensor To install the Battery Temperature SensorTo connect the XW Power Distribution Panel to the inverter Making DC ConnectionsWiring the Inverter Making AC Connections AC Connections and Communication PortsAccessing the AC Terminal Block and AC Ground Bar 13AC Terminal Block14Grounding the AC System using the Distribution Panel Grounding the AC SystemAC Wiring to the Inverter AC Distribution Panel AC Wiring to the XW Power Distribution PanelInverter/Charger Installation 16Wiring the Inverter to the XW Power Distribution Panel 17Generator Wiring Using a XW Power Distribution Panel AUX Port AUX+12V Voltage SupplyAUX-RPO User Remote Power Off RPO User Line Wiring11User Connector Terminals and Functions AUX Port Terminal AssignmentsApplying DC Power to the Inverter To apply DC power to the inverterBasic Functional Test Single Inverter Confirm All ConnectionsTo disable the inverter Enable the InverterTo enable the inverter Confirming Battery Charger Operation To confirm battery charger operationAC Voltage Check To perform an AC voltage check23Functional Test for Single Inverter Systems To install multiple inverters Installing Additional InvertersInstallation Steps Parts List for Dual-Inverter Configurations DC Wiring for a Dual-Inverter System24DC Connections to Dual Inverters AC Wiring for a Dual-Inverter System From Main AC Distribution Panel From Generator Disconnect26AC Wiring for Dual-Inverter Systems Parts List for a Triple-Inverter Configuration DC Wiring for a Triple-Inverter System27DC Connections for a Triple-Inverter System AC Wiring for a Triple-Inverter System From Generator DisconnectTo Inverter AC Distribution Panel or Transfer Switch To install the AC Sync and Xanbus cables between inverters Xanbus and AC Sync CableBasic Functional Test Multiple Inverters To perform a functional test on multiple invertersInverter/Charger Installation 32Functional Test for Multiple Inverters Page 1 33Functional Test for Multiple Inverters Page 2 Installation For this TopicXanbus-enabled Devices Xanbus SystemConductor Name 1T568A Standard WiringNetwork Components 2Xanbus Cable and RJ45 Connector Pin Numbers Ordering Network Components Network LayoutsMulti-Drop Backbone Layout 2Xanbus Network Components and Part NumbersDaisy Chain Layout 5Multi-Drop Backbone LayoutInstalling the Network Before You Begin the InstallationInstallation Tools and Materials Guidelines for Routing the Xanbus CablesMounting a Network Connector To mount a network connector3Minimum and Maximum Cable Length Cable Length Minimum MaximumInstalling Xanbus-Enabled Devices To install the Xanbus-enabled devicesCompleting the Multi-Drop Backbone Layout To complete the multi-drop backbone layoutCompleting the Daisy Chain Layout To complete the daisy chain layoutXW Solar Charge Controller Installing the Charge Controller PV Array RequirementsArray Size Array VoltageMounting Mppt Voltage RangeChoosing a Location 1MPPT Operational WindowMinimum Clearance Requirements Location Minimum ClearanceRemoving the Wiring Terminals Cover Removing Knockouts4Knockout Dimensions Mounting the ControllerXantrex XW Solar Charge Controller Safety Ground Connector GroundingWire Size and Over-current Protection Requirements WiringDC Terminal Connector Locations Battery Circuit PV Circuit4One-Way Wire Distance and Wire Size for a 24 Vdc System 5One-Way Wire Distance and Wire Size for a 48 Vdc SystemTo connect the XW Solar Charge Controller 8Connecting Solar DC Sources in the Power Distribution Panel Commissioning Configuration ScreensCommissioning Units Using a XW System Control Panel To copy the XW Solar Charge Controller setup to another unit XW Solar Charge Controller Installation XWInstallationSystem Accessories XW System Control Panel 1XW System Control Panel Xanbus Port LocationsMaterials and Tools Required Mounting the XW System Control Panel2Inserting the Mounting Plate 4Connecting the Network Cables To surface mount the XW System Control Panel 6Surface Mounting the XW System Control PanelVerifying the Installation Preparing an InstallationXW Automatic Generator Start Materials and Tools RequiredChoosing a Location Routing the ConnectionsDry Cool SafeInstalling the XW Automatic Generator Start 8XW Automatic Generator Start External ConnectionsWiring to the 20-contact Connector Mounting the UnitTo mount the XW Automatic Generator Start 1Circuit LimitationsRequired Wiring Size Based on Length of Cable WireNumber Function Wire Color Ft m Over 30 ft mConnecting the Generator Connecting the Thermostats optional Connecting an External Shutdown optional4Wiring for Connecting Thermostats 5Wiring for Connecting an External ShutdownConnecting an External Manual ON/OFF Switch optional 6Wiring for Connecting an External Manual ON/OFF SwitchConnecting an External ON/OFF LED 975-0239-01-0111XW Automatic Generator Start External Connections 12Connecting the SCP Verifying Power Is Available 13Verifying Power is AvailableSpecifications Model XW6048-120/240-60 XW4548-120/240-60 XW4024-120/240-60 Electrical SpecificationsTable A-1XW Power System Electrical Specifications XW Series Overload Capability Figure A-1 XW Series AC Overload Capability 975-0239-01-01Inverting Efficiency Typical Output Power Versus Ambient TemperatureXW Series Efficiency Mechanical Specifications Sell Mode Efficiency TypicalTable A-2XW Power System Mechanical Specifications Charging Efficiency TypicalAccessories Accessory Part NumberWiring Diagrams For SeePage Single-Inverter System Backup only Wiring Diagrams975-0239-01-01 Wiring DiagramSingle-Inverter System Renewable Energy Solar Single-Inverter System Renewable Energy Wind or Hydro Dual-Inverter System Renewable Energy Solar Figure B-4Dual-Inverter System Renewable Energy SolarDual-Inverter System Renewable Energy Wind or Hydro Wiring Diagram 975-0239-01-01 Configurations DC Grounding for Single-Inverter Systems Figure C-1DC Grounding for an Inverter onlyBattery Connections for Single Inverter Systems Figure C-2DC Connections to a Single InverterAC Grounding for Single-Inverter Systems Figure C-3Grounding the AC SystemAC Output Wiring to the Inverter AC Distribution Panel Generator Wiring to the Inverter Figure C-5Generator Wiring directly to the InverterUtility Wiring to the Inverter Input Figure C-6Utility Wiring to the Inverter InputFigure C-7Connecting Wind or Hydro DC Sources Wind or Hydro DC Sources975-0239-01-01 IX-1 IX-2 975-0239-01-01 Page Xantrex Technology Inc