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XW4024-120/240-60
XW4548-120/240-60
XW6048-120/240-60
Installation Guide
XW Power Distribution Panel
XW Power System
XW System Control Panel
XW Solar Charge Controller
XW Automatic Generator Start
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XW Power System Installation Guide
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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 2.5 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, micro turbines, 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. T
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About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing the XW Power System. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and procedures for installing the XW Inverter/Charger and related system components (the “XW Power System”). It does not provide details about configuration, operation, maintenance or troubleshooting. See the Operation Guide or Owner’s Manual of each device for this information. This Guide
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About This Guide 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 XW Power System components or other equipment. Related Information Additional information about operating the XW Inverter/Charger, see the XW Inverter/Charger Operation Guide (975-0240-01-01). For more information about rela
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions as required by UL and CSA standards for inverters used in residential applications. Read and keep this Installation Guide for future reference. 1. Before using the inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual. 2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by Xantrex Technology Inc. may result in a risk of fi
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Important Safety Instructions Limitations on Use WARNING: Limitations on Use The XW Power System is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices. Explosive Gas Precautions 1. Working in the vicinity of lead acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your inverter/charger. 2. To reduce the risk of
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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v Limitations on Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Explosive Gas Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi FCC Information to the User - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents Accessing the AC Terminal Block and AC Ground Bar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17 Grounding the AC System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–18 AC Wiring to the Inverter AC Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–19 AC Wiring to the XW Power Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–19 Wiring the XW Inverter/Ch
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Contents 4 XW Solar Charge Controller Installation Installing the Charge Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 PV Array Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Array Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Array Voltage - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents Appendix A Specifications Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 XW Series Overload Capability - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–4 XW Series Efficiency - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure 1-1 XW Power System Installation Diagram Example - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 1-2 XW Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-3 XW Conduit Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-4 Power Distribution Panel and XW Conduit Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure 2-33 Functional Test for Multiple Inverters - Page 2 of 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–42 Figure 3-1 Network-Managed Power System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Figure 3-2 Xanbus Cable and RJ45 Connector Pin Numbers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Figure 3-3 Network Terminators- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Tables Table 2-1 Mounting Plate Fastener Recommendations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Table 2-2 Recommended Battery Cable Size Versus Length- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 Table 2-3 Battery Cable (in conduit) to Maximum Breaker/Fuse Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 Table 2-4 Torque Values for AC Wiring (AC Terminals and Ground Bar) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 Table 2-5 Torque Values for the C
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Introduction 1 Chapter 1, “Introduction” lists and describes the components and basic features of the XW Power System. For this Topic See.... “System Overview” page 1–2 “System Components and Accessories” page 1–3
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Introduction System Overview The XW Power System consists of several devices, components, and optional accessories that, when installed together, create a renewable energy power system that can be customized to suit nearly any application—off grid, grid tied, or backup. Up to three inverters can be installed in parallel to create larger 120/240 V 3-wire, single-phase systems allowing for increased capacity. System Diagram Figure 1-1 XW Power System Installation Diagram Example 1–2 975-0239-0
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System Components and Accessories System Components and Accessories XW Inverter/Charger The XW Inverter/Charger is a modular “building block” sine-wave inverter/charger that can be used for both residential and commercial stand-alone, grid-backup, and grid-tie applications with battery energy storage. The XW Series is a self-contained DC to AC inverter, battery charger, and AC transfer switch. Up to three inverters can be installed in parallel to create larger 120-240-volt, 3-wire, single-ph
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Introduction The XW Conduit Box comes in two pieces and mounts directly to the bottom of the inverter/charger with keyhole slots and screws. It is secured to the inverter by two #10-32 screws and is secured to the wall by two screws (not provided). Internal wire barriers (or raceways) are included to keep communications wires separate from AC and DC power wires. The XW Conduit Box also includes multiple cable strap points. XW Power Distribution Panel Panel and XW Conduit Box The XW Power Dis
