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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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Step 4: Wiring the Inverter

Wiring the XW Inverter/Charger to a XW Power Distribution Panel

Power Distribution bars in the XW Power Distribution

Panel accept up to a #2/0 AWG cable (maximum).

See Figure 2-9 on page 2–11 for torque requirements.

Actual wiring requirements may vary.

Figure 2-16Wiring the Inverter to the XW Power Distribution Panel

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

Contents

XW Power System Page XW Power System Date and Revision Purpose Scope AudienceOrganization Related Information Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Explosive Gas Precautions Limitations on UseFCC Information to the User Contents Xanbus Network Installation XW System Accessories Installation XW Solar Charge Controller InstallationAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Wiring DiagramsAppendix C Alternate System Configurations Figures Figures Tables Xiv For this Topic See IntroductionSystem Overview System DiagramSystem Components and Accessories XW Inverter/ChargerXW 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 Pre-Installation LocationKnockout Preparation Mounting Clearance RequirementsInstalling the Mounting Plate 1Mounting Plate Fastener RecommendationsStructure 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 Bank Requirements Battery Cable RequirementsBatteries 2Recommended Battery Cable Size Versus Length 3Battery Cable in conduit to Maximum Breaker/Fuse SizeTorque Values for the XW Series Inverter/Charger Inverter Grounding Torque Values for the XW Power Distribution PanelBackfeed Protection Requirements In-lbsGrounding 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 PortUser Line Wiring AUX-RPO User Remote Power Off RPO11User Connector Terminals and Functions AUX Port Terminal AssignmentsTo apply DC power to the inverter Applying DC Power to the InverterBasic Functional Test Single Inverter Confirm All ConnectionsEnable the Inverter To enable the inverterTo disable the inverter To confirm battery charger operation Confirming Battery Charger OperationAC Voltage Check To perform an AC voltage check23Functional Test for Single Inverter Systems Installing Additional Inverters Installation StepsTo 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 Devices1T568A Standard Wiring Network ComponentsConductor Name 2Xanbus Cable and RJ45 Connector Pin Numbers Network Layouts Ordering Network ComponentsMulti-Drop Backbone Layout 2Xanbus Network Components and Part Numbers5Multi-Drop Backbone Layout Daisy Chain LayoutBefore You Begin the Installation Installing the NetworkInstallation Tools and Materials Guidelines for Routing the Xanbus CablesTo mount a network connector Mounting a Network Connector3Minimum and Maximum Cable Length Cable Length Minimum MaximumTo install the Xanbus-enabled devices Installing Xanbus-Enabled DevicesCompleting the Multi-Drop Backbone Layout To complete the multi-drop backbone layoutTo complete the daisy chain layout Completing the Daisy Chain LayoutXW Solar Charge Controller PV Array Requirements Installing the Charge ControllerArray Size Array VoltageMppt Voltage Range MountingChoosing a Location 1MPPT Operational WindowLocation Minimum Clearance Minimum Clearance RequirementsRemoving Knockouts Removing the Wiring Terminals CoverMounting the Controller 4Knockout DimensionsXantrex Grounding XW Solar Charge Controller Safety Ground ConnectorWiring DC Terminal Connector LocationsWire 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 Configuration Screens Commissioning Units Using a XW System Control PanelCommissioning 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 PanelPreparing an Installation Verifying the InstallationXW Automatic Generator Start Materials and Tools RequiredRouting the Connections Choosing a LocationDry Cool Safe8XW Automatic Generator Start External Connections Installing the XW Automatic Generator StartMounting the Unit Wiring to the 20-contact ConnectorTo mount the XW Automatic Generator Start 1Circuit LimitationsWire Required Wiring Size Based on Length of CableNumber Function Wire Color Ft m Over 30 ft mConnecting the Generator Connecting an External Shutdown optional Connecting the Thermostats optional4Wiring for Connecting Thermostats 5Wiring for Connecting an External Shutdown6Wiring 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 Electrical Specifications Table A-1XW Power System 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 CapabilityOutput Power Versus Ambient Temperature XW Series EfficiencyInverting Efficiency Typical Sell Mode Efficiency Typical Mechanical SpecificationsTable A-2XW Power System Mechanical Specifications Charging Efficiency TypicalAccessory Part Number AccessoriesFor See Wiring DiagramsPage Wiring Diagrams Single-Inverter System Backup onlyWiring Diagram Single-Inverter System Renewable Energy Solar975-0239-01-01 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