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Owner’s Manual
SW Communications
Adapter (SWCA)
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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, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power. Trade
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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 installation and operation of this product, the following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety instructions. - A DANGEROUS VOLTAGE OR CONDITION EXISTS IN THIS AREA. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING T
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... iii To install the SWCA ........................................................................................... 3 Connecting the SWCA to a Computer using a Modem ............................ 4 Requirements .........................................................
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Warranty ............................................................................................................ A-1 Return Material Authorization Policy ............................................................ A-2 Return Material Procedure .............................................................................. A-2 Service Information .........................................................................................A-3 ©2002 Xantrex Technology
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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 ............................. 6 Figure 2-2a Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding on Custom-made Serial Port Adapter ............................... 7 Figure 2-2b Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding for 25-foot (4-conductor, telephone standard) Cable ..... 7 Figure
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Table 3-1 The SWCA Programming Menu ........................................... 11 Table 3-2 LED Control Indicator Definitions ....................................... 12 Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands for using Terminal Emulation Programs ......................................................... 14 Table 4-1 Troubleshooting the SWCA .................................................. 21 ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. vii P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002
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©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. viii P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002
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1.0 INTRODUCTION The Sine Wave Communications Adapter (SWCA) allows any SW series inverter/charger to be connected to a computer serial port or directly to a modem to be controlled and monitored over long distances. The SWCA package includes the following items: • SWCA adapter (gray plastic housing with green LED, phone jack and a 25-pin connector) • Custom-made Serial Port Adapter (black plastic housing with phone jack and 9-pin connector) • 25-foot, 4-conductor phone cable (with RJ11 jack tab
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©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. 2 P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002
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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 THE SWCA 1. Connect the SWCA adapter to the SW series inverter/charger remote port located on the left end of the inverter, near the AC wiring compartment. NOTE: There are two ports located on the inverter – one is used for the stacking cable and the other is for
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2.0 INSTALLATION 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 terminal emulation program, See SECTION 3.0 OPERATION, Use of the SWCA with Terminal Emulation Programs. • a modem capable of auto answer and supporting a 9600 baud connection, • an adapter for the DB9 connection from the phone cable to serial port adapter, •a adap
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2.0 INSTALLATION 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 display or remote (SWRC) keypad strokes. The included DOS software emulates these keystrokes. There are companies that have used these keystroke’s bits of information (coming out of the SWCA) to develop advanced monitoring software. This software can provide monitoring and data logging capability. Additional
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2.0 INSTALLATION Installation Concerns (continued) Figure 2-2 SWCAs in Multiple-Inverter Installations ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. 6 P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002
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2.0 INSTALLATION 6 5 BLACK (YELLOW*) 4 RED (GREEN*) 3 GREEN (RED*) 2 YELLOW (BLACK*) 1 *Depending on the Cable Installation Figure 2-2a Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding on Custom-made Serial Port Adapter # $ !" " " Figure 2-2b Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding for 25-foot (4-conductor, telephone standard) Cable $ !
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2.0 INSTALLATION 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 to eight SW series inverter/chargers. For other computer platforms, See SECTION 3.0 OPERATION, Use of the SWCA with Terminal Emulation Programs, on page 9. To install the software, insert the floppy disk into your computer floppy drive and copy the file from the floppy disk provided to th
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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 ! "#! $ % &’() * +*+, - ( . / ) 0 . ’ - $ ( , , . Figure 3-1 Virtual Display using DOS emulation program The DOS software program allows an IBM compatible pe
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3.0 OPERATION 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 function keys of the computer keyboard which are located either above or next to the main keyboard area. Each function key is associated with a specific inverter operation. Pressing the appropriate function key causes the display on both the inverter and the PC screen to change accordingly. The v
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3.0 OPERATION The SWCA Programming Menu Function Keys Programming features are accessed by pressing and by using the function keys as described in Table 3-1. Key Purpose Changes SWCA ID number from the default of 1 to any number up to 8. F1 After changing the ID number, write the adapters new ID number on the outside of the adapter's gray housing to make later identification of the adapter easier. Changes the adapter's configuration code. This alters the operation of the adapter. F2 Do not c
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3.0 OPERATION LED Control Indicators The codes indicate the status of the inverter’s LEDs. The two letter codes are as follows: Abbreviation Definition Ig N Invertin Le T Line Ti AN 1 AC1 I AN 2 AC2 I Bk K Bul Ft L Floa Er R Erro Ot C Over Curren Table 3-2 LED Control Indicator Definitions If no codes display, it is because there are no LEDs on or the adapter is not responding. NOTE: If an LED is flashing, it may not appear each time you pressed “1” because it was not illuminated when the SWCA
