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ii ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc., is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines,...
Page 3 - iii; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; during the installation and maintenance of this product.
©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 iii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of this product. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installa...
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iv ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... i i i 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 12.0 INSTALLATION ........................
Page 6 - List of Figures; Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding
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 ........
Page 7 - vii; List of Tables; Keyboard Commands for using Terminal
©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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Page 11 - TO INSTALL THE SWCA; SW Inverter/Charger Remote Port Location
©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...
Page 12 - NULL MODEM; Additional Possible Requirements
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...
Page 13 - Advanced Monitoring Software; isolated from each other as shown in Figure 2-2 on page 6.; Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations
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...
Page 14 - SWCAs in Multiple-Inverter Installations
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
Page 16 - INSTALLING THE SWCPS DOS PROGRAM; For other computer platforms, See
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...
Page 17 - USING THE SWCPS DOS PROGRAM; This section describes the operation of the SWCPS DOS program.; SWCA DOS Display Emulation Software; Virtual Display using DOS emulation program; familiar with the SW series controls.
©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(...
Page 18 - Function Keys and Other Displays; The SWCA Programming Menu provides the means to change the SWCA ID; SWCA Programming Menu Display
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...
Page 19 - The SWCA Programming Menu Function Keys; Programming features are accessed by pressing; The SWCA Programming Menu
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...
Page 20 - LED Control Indicators; LED Control Indicator Definitions
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...
Page 21 - Keyboard Commands; the means to change available settings.; Keyboard Commands for using Terminal Emulation Programs
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 ...
Page 22 - Starting the Program; or; ID Numbers; Changing the PC’s COM Port Number.; Changing the PC’s COM Port Number; To change the COM port number that the control panel simulator DOS
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...
Page 23 - Accessing HELP Information from the SWCPS Program; ESC; Accessing the SETUP MENU from the SWCPS Program
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...
Page 24 - USE OF THE SWCA WITH TERMINAL EMULATION PROGRAMS; The SW Communications Adapter (SWCA) supports use with “terminal; Start the terminal emulation software of your choice.; Making a New Connection
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...
Page 25 - Establishing the Connection; . For connections to the SWCA with a cable, select “Direct to COM1”.; Telephone Number Dialog Box; Use of the SWCA with Terminal Emulation Programs (continued)
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...
Page 26 - COM Port Values; You need to enter the following values for the COM port as shown in; COM1 Properties; Click OK and a blank window opens.
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...
Page 27 - TESTING THE SWCA
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...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting the SWCA
©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...
Page 31 - APPENDIX A – PRODUCT AND SYSTEM INFORMATION; WARRANTY; Authorized Service Centers
©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...
Page 32 - APPENDIX A – PRODUCT & SYSTEM INFORMATION; RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION POLICY; If you are returning a product, follow this procedure:
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...
Page 33 - SERVICE INFORMATION; to ensure your unit fully meets your independent powering needs.
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...
