Xantrex SW Communications Adapter - Manuals

vi ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 List of Figures Figure 1-1 SW Communications Adapter (SWCA) ................................. 1 Figure 2-1 SW Inverter/Charger Remote Port Location .......................... 3 Figure 2-2 SWCAs in Multiple-Inverter Installations ........

©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 vii List of Tables Table 3-1 The SWCA Programming Menu ........................................... 11 Table 3-2 LED Control Indicator Definitions ....................................... 12 Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands for using Terminal E...

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©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 3 2.0 INSTALLATION The SWCA converts the REMOTE port on the SW series inverter/charger into a standard RS232 type communications port interface. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the REMOTE PORT on the SW inverter/charger. TO INSTALL TH...

2.0 INSTALLATION 4 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Connecting the SWCA to a Computer using a Modem The SWCA can be connected directly to a modem for use in remote sites where a computer may not be available. Requirements To use a modem, the following is required: • a t...

2.0 INSTALLATION ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 5 Advanced Monitoring Software The SWCA was developed to change the SW inverter raw data output to an RS232 protocol output. The SWCA code only manipulates the inverter’s displayor remote (SWRC) keypad strokes. The inclu...

2.0 INSTALLATION 6 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Installation Concerns (continued) Figure 2-2 SWCAs in Multiple-Inverter Installations

2.0 INSTALLATION 8 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 INSTALLING THE SWCPS DOS PROGRAM A control panel simulation software program included on the floppy disk allows an IBM-compatible personal computer to operate as a virtual control panel for up toeight SW series inverte...

©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 9 3.0 OPERATION USING THE SWCPS DOS PROGRAM This section describes the operation of the SWCPS DOS program. SWCA DOS Display Emulation Software Virtual Control Panel 6HW,QYHUWHU 2))65&+21&+* $&*22' )/2$7 $'$37(5 &203257 0(...

3.0 OPERATION 1 0 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Function Keys and Other Displays On the virtual control panel simulation, the buttons of the real control panel have been replaced with labels shown as F1 through F10. These refer to the functionkeys of the computer key...

3.0 OPERATION ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 1 1 NOTE: If the program does not find an adapter itindicates a TIMEOUT ERROR. Check the adapter and cable for proper connection and retry the program. The SWCA Programming Menu Function Keys Programming features are access...

3.0 OPERATION 1 2 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 LED Control Indicators The codes indicate the status of the inverter’s LEDs. The two letter codes are as follows: n o i t a i v e r b b A n o i t i n i f e D N I g n i t r e v n I T L e i T e n i L 1 A N I 1 C A 2 A N I...

3.0 OPERATION ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 1 3 Keyboard Commands The following keystrokes enable navigation through the menus and provide the means to change available settings. e k o r t s y e K n o i t c n u F 8 - 1 : r e t r e v n i t c e l e S . t l u a f e d e ...

3.0 OPERATION 1 4 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Starting the Program From Windows: 1. Open MY COMPUTER or WINDOWS EXPLORER . 2. Locate the file “swcps.exe” and double-click it. or 1. Click START . 2. Select RUN . 3. Type “swcps” and press < Enter >. From DOS (o...

3.0 OPERATION ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 1 5 Accessing HELP Information from the SWCPS Program Help is available while using the SWCPS program by pressing F10 on the computer keyboard. To leave the help screen, press the ESC key to return to control panel simulati...

3.0 OPERATION 1 6 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 USE OF THE SWCA WITH TERMINAL EMULATION PROGRAMS Modem connection requires the use of a terminal emulation program as described in the following sections. A modem is required at both the invertersand at the computer, wi...

3.0 OPERATION ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 1 7 Establishing the Connection 1. Enter Country code: (e.g., United States of America (1)) 2 . Enter Area code: (e.g., 360) 3 . Enter Phone Number: (e.g., 435-8826) 4 . For connections to the SWCA with a cable, select “Dir...

3.0 OPERATION 1 8 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 COM Port Values You need to enter the following values for the COM port as shown in Figure 3-5. Bits per second: 9600 BAUD Data bits: 8 Parity: No or None Stop Bits: 1 Flow control: Either setting NOTE: These are the on...

3.0 OPERATION ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 1 9 TESTING THE SWCA In order to test the SWCA, it must be plugged it into an inverter that is powered up on batteries or a suitable power supply. Press the number “1”. Ifeverything is correct, the inverter should reply wit...

©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 2 1 4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING m o t p m y S n o i t a d n e m m o c e R : s d a e r y a l p s i D E N I L F F O R E T P A D A n e h w d e y a l p s i d s i s i h T y a l p s i d S O D e h t g n i n n u r n e h w m a r g o r p n o i t a l u m e...

©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 A-1 APPENDIX A – PRODUCT AND SYSTEM INFORMATION WARRANTY Xantrex Technology Inc., warrants its power products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase,established by proof of pu...

APPENDIX A – PRODUCT & SYSTEM INFORMATION A-2 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION POLICY You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex. Products returned without an...

APPENDIX A – PRODUCT & SYSTEM INFORMATION ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 A-3 SERVICE INFORMATION Xantrex Technology Inc. takes great pride in its products and makes every effort to ensure your unit fully meets your independent powering needs. If your product needs...