Xantrex 809-0910 - Manuals

v Important Safety Instructions General Precautions 1. Before installing and using this device, read all appropriate sections of this guide and any cautionary markings on the System Control Panel and the devices to which it connects. 2. If the System Control Panel has been damaged, see “Warranty and...

Safety vi 975-0083-01-01 FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is op...

975-0083-01-01 vii Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction About the System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Operational Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

Contents viii 975-0083-01-01 Using the System Settings Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–9 System Settings Menu Configuration Items - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–10 Changing the system mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

Contents 975-0083-01-01 ix A Specifications Electrical Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Mechanical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Environmental Specifications - - - - ...

1 Introduction Chapter 1 introduces and describes features of the Xantrex System Control Panel, including the:• Display screen • Indicator lights • Push Buttons • Connector jacks • Time-keeping, warning, and power-saving features scp_manual.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM

Introduction 1–2 975-0083-01-01 About the System Control Panel Complete system control The Xantrex System Control Panel provides configuration and monitoring capability for a Xanbus system. The System Control Panel: • Monitors activity throughout your power system. • Displays the settings and status...

Operational Features 975-0083-01-01 1–3 Operational Features Other features of the System Control Panel include: • Time and date—has an internal clock that keeps time for the entire system. • Audible alarm—if enabled, alerts you to a low battery condition in the system and notifies you when a fault ...

Physical Features 975-0083-01-01 1–5 Back panel features Connectors Two network connector inputs on the back panel let you connect the System Control Panel to other Xanbus-enabled devices. See Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 System Control Panel rear panel Network connectors (8-pin RJ45) scp_manual.book Page...

Introduction 1–6 975-0083-01-01 System components System description The Xanbus system includes the System Control Panel and other Xanbus-enabled devices. Each device interacts and communicates with the other devices. Network diagram In Figure 1-3, network connections are represented by dotted lines...

2 Installation Chapter 2 contains information and procedures for planning and performing a System Control Panel installation, including:• Materials and tools required • Choosing a location • Mounting the unit • Connecting the System Control Panel to other devices scp_manual.book Page 1 Wednesday, Ma...

Installation 2–2 975-0083-01-01 Installing the System Control Panel The System Control Panel is designed to be flush mounted through an opening in a wall and secured with four #6 screws. Use the supplied mounting template to precisely mark the opening and screw hole locations. Planning an installati...

Installing the System Control Panel 975-0083-01-01 2–3 To mount the System Control Panel: 1. Peel the backing from the supplied mounting template sticker and place it in your chosen installation location. Use the template to mark locations for the mounting holes and the area to be cut out. 2. Pilot-...

System Configuration 3–2 975-0083-01-01 Configuring the System System settings are changed from the System Control Panel. You can also use the System Control Panel to view the settings for any Xanbus-enabled device in the Xanbus system. Using System Control Panel buttons The System Control Panel has...

Configuring the System 975-0083-01-01 3–3 Menu map Figure 3-2 shows how the System Control Panel screens and menus are organized. The screens and menus are described in Table 3-2. Figure 3-2 System Control Panel menu map S t a r t u p s c r e e n P o w e r Up S y s t e m s c r e e n S e l e c t D e ...

System Configuration 3–4 975-0083-01-01 Changing settings for a device If you need to change a setting for a device on the system, use the buttons on the System Control Panel to perform these three basic steps: • Starting at the System screen, view the Select Device menu. • Select the device from th...

Configuring the System 975-0083-01-01 3–5 Selecting the device from the Select Device menu Use this procedure to select a device before changing a setting. To select a device: 1. On the Select Device menu, press the down arrow button to highlight the device you want. 2. Press Enter. The menu for the...

System Configuration 3–6 975-0083-01-01 To select and adjust a setting: 1. On the device menu, press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight the setting you want to change. 2. Press Enter to highlight the current value of that changeable setting. 3. Press the up arrow or the down arrow button...

4 Configuration Chapter 4 contains information and procedures for configuring:• the System Control Panel on the System Panel menu. • the time and date on the Clock menu. • the system mode on the System Settings menu. scp_manual.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM

Configuration 4–2 975-0083-01-01 Configuring the System Control Panel You can configure the System Control Panel to suit your preferences and the requirements of the Xanbus system. Some of the configurable settings, such as the system time, affect the entire system. Other settings affect only the Sy...

The System Panel Menu 975-0083-01-01 4–3 To view the System Panel menu: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the down arrow button to highlight System Panel. 2. Press Enter. The System Panel menu appears. To change a setting on the System Panel menu: 1. On the System Panel menu, use the up and down arr...

Configuration 4–4 975-0083-01-01 3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the value. Hold down an arrow button to scroll through a large range of values quickly. 4. Press Enter to select the value. 5. If you have another setting to change, return to step 1. Or If you have no more settings to c...

Advanced Menu Configuration Items 975-0083-01-01 4–5 Advanced Menu Configuration Items The System Panel advanced menu provides more configuration options. The advanced menu contains all items from the basic menu, as well as settings for turning the backlight off and selecting the temperature scale. ...

Configuration 4–6 975-0083-01-01 Using the Clock Menu Use the Clock menu to set the clock, the date, and the time format you prefer. The clock is listed as a separate device on the Select Device menu. To view the Clock menu: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the up arrow or down arrow button to high...

Clock Menu Configuration Items 975-0083-01-01 4–7 Clock Menu Configuration Items Setting the time Because the System Control Panel keeps time for the power system, setting the clock to the correct local time is essential for the system to operate as expected. The clock also provides the time stamps ...

Configuration 4–8 975-0083-01-01 If you make an error, press Exit to move back to the value you need to reset. If you decide to abandon resetting the time, press Exit repeatedly until you return to the Clock menu. Setting the date You can set the reference date for the Xanbus system from the Clock m...

Using the System Settings Menu 975-0083-01-01 4–9 Using the System Settings Menu The System Settings menu displays information related to the operation of the entire Xanbus system. To view the System menu: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the down arrow button to highlight System. 2. Press Enter. T...

Configuration 4–10 975-0083-01-01 System Settings Menu Configuration Items Changing the system mode To change the System mode: 1. On the System Settings menu, with Desired Mode highlighted, press Enter. 2. Use the up arrow or down arrow button to view the available system modes—Operating and Safe. 3...

System Settings Menu Configuration Items 975-0083-01-01 4–11 Safe mode You can also use the red System button to put the System Control Panel and all other Xanbus-enabled devices into Safe mode only by pressing and holding the System button for five seconds. For more information, see “Safe mode” on ...

5 Operation Chapter 5 contains information and procedures for operating the System Control Panel, including:• Reading screens and menus • Displaying advanced menus • Startup behavior • System modes • Faults and warnings scp_manual.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM

Operation 5–2 975-0083-01-01 Reading Screens and Menus The System Control Panel displays several different screens and menus. The content of these screens and menus will change depending on power system activity or the device you have selected to view information for. During regular operation, you m...

Operation 5–4 975-0083-01-01 Device menu Each Xanbus-enabled device has its own menu showing its status and settings. To view a device menu: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the up arrow or down arrow buttons to highlight the device you want to select. 2. Press Enter. Number Description 1 System Pa...

Viewing Advanced Menus 975-0083-01-01 5–5 Viewing Advanced Menus The System Control Panel displays device menus in two formats: basic and advanced. The number of items on a device menu will depend on whether you have selected to view the basic or advanced menu. Basic menus list status information an...

Operation 5–6 975-0083-01-01 2. Press Enter. The System Settings menu appears. 3. On the System Settings menu, use the down arrow button to highlight Global Menus. 4. Press Enter. 5. Use the up or down arrow buttons to select Advanced. 6. Press Enter. Combining basic and advanced menus You can retur...

Startup Behavior 975-0083-01-01 5–7 Startup Behavior When powering on the Xanbus system for the first time, the System Control Panel displays a fault message asking you to set the clock before proceeding. For procedures for setting the clock, see “Setting the time” on page 4–7 and “Setting the date”...

Operation 5–8 975-0083-01-01 If the System Control Panel is powered off while in Safe mode, it will be in Safe mode when it is powered up again. To return to Operating mode: ◆ On the System Settings menu, under Desired Mode, select “Operating”. Warnings and Faults This section describes how fault an...

Warnings and Faults 975-0083-01-01 5–9 If you see a warning message on the System Control Panel, you will have to acknowledge it and (if necessary) clear it. Acknowledging the warning allows you to continue operating the System Control Panel. Clearing the warning message stops the warning condition ...

Operation 5–10 975-0083-01-01 To view a message from the warning list: 1. On the warning list, use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight the warning message you want to view. 2. Press Enter. The complete warning message appears. After viewing the warning message, you can return to the warni...

Warnings and Faults 975-0083-01-01 5–11 Viewing individual warning messages from the warning log On the warning log, you can also select an individual warning and view its details. To view details for a warning: 1. Use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight the warning message you want to vi...

Operation 5–12 975-0083-01-01 Types of fault messages There are two types of System Control Panel fault messages: automatic and manual. For a list of faults and their associated types, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting”. Automatic faults clear themselves automatically if the fault condition goes ...

Warnings and Faults 975-0083-01-01 5–13 To return to the System Panel menu: ◆ Press Exit. Viewing individual fault messages from the fault log On the fault log, you can also select an individual fault and view its details. To view details for a fault: 1. Use the up arrow or down arrow button to high...

Operation 5–14 975-0083-01-01 You can also view the fault list at any time. To view the fault list at any time: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight System. 2. Press Enter. 3. On the System Settings menu, use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight ...

6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 contains reference tables of warning and fault messages. Use these tables to help you identify the cause of the fault or warning, and determine the best course of action to correct the condition that caused the fault or warning. scp_manual.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 10,...

Troubleshooting 6–2 975-0083-01-01 Troubleshooting Reference Types of Faults and Warnings The various types of fault and warning messages behave differently, and give you the option to treat them differently when they appear. For more information about the types of fault and warning messages, see “T...

Troubleshooting 6–4 975-0083-01-01 Fault Reference Table Table 6-2 Fault reference table Fault number Message Type Cause Action F500 Internal failure. Service required. Manual The silicon serial ID number has failed and the System Control Panel has gone into Safe mode. Reset the System Control Panel...

A Specifications Appendix A contains the electrical and physical specifications for the System Control Panel. All specifications are subject to change without notice. scp_manual.book Page 1 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM

Specifications A–2 975-0083-01-01 Electrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Environmental Specifications Nominal input network voltage 15 VDC Minimum operating network voltage 14.25 VDC Maximum operating network voltage 15.75 VDC Maximum operating current 200 mA @ nominal input network vol...

975-0083-01-01 WA–1 Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your System Control Panel. This warranty period lasts for ...

Warranty and Return WA–2 975-0083-01-01 Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: • The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user; or • The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM)...

Warranty and Return 975-0083-01-01 WA–3 LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT , WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF X ANTREX ' S NEGLIGENCE , AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO ANY PROPERTY OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT TO ANY OTHER DEVICE OR SYSTEM ; AND ( C ) ...

Warranty and Return WA–4 975-0083-01-01 If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return proce...

Numerics 12/24 Hour 4–7 A AC In/Charge light 1–4 advanced menu configuration reference 4–5 displaying for all devices 5–6 viewing 4–10 B backlight timer 4–5 basic menu configuration reference 4–4 reverting to viewing 4–5 brightness 4–4 Button Beep 4–4 C changing device settings 3–4 Clear Faults 4–4 ...

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