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Owner’s Manual
GT100E MS
Combiner Box
for Master/Slave
Configuration
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GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration Owner’s Manual
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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 one 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. Tr
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About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Manual is to provide explanations and procedures for installing and configuring the GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration. Scope The Manual provides safety guidelines, procedures for installing the GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration, as well as information about configuring the combiner box. It does not provide details about the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter. You need to consult the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter
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About This Manual Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc.
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this Owner’s Manual for future reference. 1. Before installing and using the GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration, GT100E Grid Tie Inverter, and all appropriate sections of this manual. 2. Use only attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.
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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v 1 Introduction GT100E MS Combiner Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Master/Slave Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Master Unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Slave Unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure 1-1 Configuration Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Figure 2-1 GT100E MS Componenets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 Figure 2-2 Wall Mounting Bracket Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Figure 2-3 Input/Output Access Panel Location- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6 Figure 2-4 PV Array and GT100E Connections- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Introduction 1 Chapter 1 contains a description of the GT100E MS and lists the different operating states available with the GT100E MS Combiner Box.
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Introduction GT100E MS Combiner Box The GT100E MS combiner box, when installed with dual GT100Es, allows the GT100E Master/Slave configuration to maximize energy production during periods of low irradiance. A system would consist of two - 100kW inverters, one as the master and the other as a slave, and as a result, the GT100E system will run at greater than 94% efficiency above 20kW. Master/Slave Configuration The Master/Slave configuration would be implemented on the DC side of the invert
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Master/Slave Operation States If daily role reversal is on, then the configured slave is operational slave on odd days (January 1,3,5,...) and operational master on even days (January 2,4,6,...). Master Unit The GT100E Master inverter will control the GT100E MS Combiner Box via a control cable. The Master inverter will enable and disable the Slave inverter, and monitor the status of the Slave inverter through an interconnect cable. If the interconnect cable is disconnected, the master will
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Introduction shutdown. The Master inverter will disable the Slave inverter and close the contactor in the GT100E MS Combiner Box. The Master inverter will go online. Fault Condition If the Master or Slave Inverter gets a fault or the status signal from either inverter is lost, the inverters will shutdown and restart as stand alone inverters. Mis-configuration of Units If the Master or Slave Inverter are mis-configured by the operator, the inverters run as stand alone inverters. Figure 1-1 C
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Installation 2 Chapter 2 contains procedures on how to mount the GT100E MS and make the cable connections.
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Installation Equipment Required • Ratchet Handle • Extension • Metric socket set • Metric wrench set • Metric hex wrench set • Torque wrench with 0-150Nm minimum range • Phillips Screwdriver Unpacking the GT100E MS WARNING: Equipment is Heavy The GT100E MS combiner box weighs 82 Kg. To unpack the GT100E MS from the shipping pallet: 1. Remove the packing material from the MS100E. 2. Open the GT100E MS Combiner Box. 3. Remove the 8 M6 screws holding the safety cover from the box. 4. Remove the bo
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Unpacking the GT100E MS Safety Cover Cable 1-152492-01 and 1-152493-01 M6 Mounting hardware GT100E MS interface assemblies and GT100E MS Combiner Box GT100E MS Figure 2-1 GT100E MS Componenets 152602 2–3
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Installation Mounting Instructions To mount the MS100E combiner box onto a wall: 1. Install the 4 wall mounting brackets P/N 062-2000-02 to the rear of the MS100E Combiner box, see Figure 2-2. Important: The GT100E MS Combiner box needs to be mounted with in 8 meters of the GT100E units. Wall Mounting Brackets Figure 2-2 Wall Mounting Bracket Locations 2. Anchor the GT100E MS combiner box to the wall using anchor bolts. 2–4 152602
