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Installation Guide
GT Series
Three Phase
Ethernet
Communications
Kit
This guide for use by qualified personnel only
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Ethernet.book Page i Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit Installation Guide This guide for use by qualified personnel only
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Ethernet.book Page ii Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to 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, supp
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Ethernet.book Page iii Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing and configuring the GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, procedures for installing the GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit, as well as information about configuring the Ethernet Communications Kit protocol for proper operation. It does not provi
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Ethernet.book Page iv Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM 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 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
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Ethernet.book Page v Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD This manual contains important safety instructions for the GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit that must be followed during installation and maintenance procedures. WARNING: Shock Hazard Read and keep this Installation Guide for future reference. Before operating and maintaining the Ethernet Communications Kit, read all instructions, cautionary markings,
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Ethernet.book Page vi Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Safety Risks WARNING: Shock hazard Parts of the capacitor charge will still be energized for a maximum of five minutes after being disconnected. Open doors only after the device is disconnected and discharged. Check whether the device is no longer live (DC voltage) including terminals TB3 and TB4. WARNING: Amputation hazard The inverters contain integrated ventilators including rotating ventilator wheels. Do not place fingers in ventila
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Ethernet.book Page vii Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Safety General Safety Precautions 1. When installing the Ethernet Communications Kit in GT Series Three Phase Grid Tie Inverters use only components recommended or sold by Xantrex. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, and will void the warranty. 2. Do not attempt to operate the Ethernet Communications Kit if it has been dropped, or received more than cosmetic damage during transport or shipp
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Ethernet.book Page viii Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Safety Operational Safety Procedures Never work alone when servicing this equipment. A team of two is required until the equipment is properly de-energized, locked-out and tagged, and verified de-energized with a meter. Thoroughly inspect the equipment prior to energizing. Verify that no tools or equipment have inadvertently been left behind. Lockout and Tag Safety requirements mandate that this equipment not be serviced while energiz
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Ethernet.book Page ix Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Safety 4. Open, lockout, and tag the DC Disconnect Switch (S1) on the right door of the Inverter enclosure. See GT100 or GT250 Grid Tie Inverter manual for the location of the DC Disconnect Switch. CAUTION Once the DC Disconnect Switch is open, there will be DC voltage on the PV Array side of the switch where TB3, TB4, and TB5(PV GND) are located. This voltage may be as high as the Open-Circuit Voltage of the PV Array and is limited to
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Ethernet.book Page x Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Safety De-Energize/Isolation Procedure The following procedure should be followed to de-energize the Inverter for maintenance. WARNING The terminals of the DC input may be energized if the PV arrays are energized. In addition, allow five minutes for all capacitors within the main Enclosure to discharge after disconnecting the Inverter from AC and DC sources. To isolate the Inverter: 1. Turn the main ON/OFF switch (S3) to the OFF position.
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Ethernet.book Page xi Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v Installation and Configuration Description of the GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit - - - - - - - - - -1 Interface Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1 Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Ethernet.book Page 1 Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Installation and Configuration Description of the GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit The GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit is an option for the GT Series Three Phase Grid Tie Inverters. The Ethernet Communications Kit is an option that is available for remote plant monitoring. This enables users to monitor and control the inverter from a dedicated plant wide monitoring system. Interface Requirements The Et
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Ethernet.book Page 2 Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Installation and Configuration Installation WARNING: Shock hazard Safety requirements mandate that this equipment not be serviced while energized. Power sources for the inverter must be locked-out and tagged (see “De-Energize/Isolation Procedure (Shutdown)”) prior to servicing. A padlock and tag should be installed on each energy source prior to servicing. Equipment Required • Inverter Enclosure Key (7mm triangle key) • Small flathead sc
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Ethernet.book Page 3 Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Installation Installing the Ethernet Communications Kit You will have to make connections to the CCU control board inside of the enclosure. Use caution not to discharge any static electricity onto the control board. Use the following procedure to install the new Ethernet Communications Kit: 1. Install the panel with the four M6 nuts. M6 Nuts Figure 1 Panel with Four M6 Nuts 2. Connect the fiber optic cable to the RS232/Fiber adapter. 3.
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Ethernet.book Page 4 Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Installation and Configuration Fiber Optic RS232/Fiber Cable Adaptor Power Power Connector Supply Cable Ethernet Surge Protector Ethernet Cable Figure 2 Ethernet Kit Cable Connections 5. Connect the Ethernet cable from the computer network to the unprotected connection on the Ethernet surge protector. 6. Connect the orange cable (U1002) to the U1002 connector on the CCU board. 7. Connect the blue cable (U1001) to the U1001 connecto
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Ethernet.book Page 5 Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Configuring Energize Procedure (Startup) Use the following procedure to turn on the Inverter: 1. Remove any lockout devices from the utility connection circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch. 2. Close the utility connection circuit breaker. 3. Close the AC disconnect. 4. Close the DC disconnect switch. 5. Turn the ON/OFF switch (S3) to the ON position. After a short initialization period, the Inverter will automatically transition to ‘Wa
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Ethernet.book Page 6 Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM Installation and Configuration Figure 4 Ethernet Communications Kit Configuration Diagram Configuring the LAN Interface To configure the Ethernet Communications Kit (NPort Express) follow the instructions provided on the NPort Installation CD. 6 153553 For use by qualified technicians only
