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    TM TM System Contr ol Pa n e l Owner’ s Guide scp_manual.book Page i Wed n esday, March 10, 2010 5 :03 PM[...]

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    scp_manual.book Page ii Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    TM TM System Control Panel Owner’s Guide scp_manual.book Page i Wed n esday, March 10, 2010 5 :03 PM[...]

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    About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. (www .xantr ex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of ad vanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The comp any's products convert a nd control raw electrical power from any centr al, dis[...]

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    iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the System Control Panel. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, setup inform ation, and proc edures for installing and configuring the Syst em Control Panel. This Guide also i[...]

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    About T his Guide iv 975-0083-01-01 Chapter 2, “Installation”, contains information and procedures for installing the System Control Panel. Chapter 3, “System Con figuration”, contains general in formation for using the System Control Panel to configure another device on the Xanbus system. Chapter 4, “Con figuration”, conta i ns informa[...]

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    v Important Safety Instructions General Pr ecautions 1. Before installing and using this de vice, read all appropriate sections of this guide and any cautionary markings on the System Control Panel and the devices to which it connects. 2. If the System Control Panel has been damaged, see “W arranty and Return Information” on page W A–1. 3. Do[...]

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    Safety vi 975-0083-01-01 FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is oper ated in a re siden tial environment. This equi[...]

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    975-0083-01-01 vii Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction About the System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Operational Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

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    Contents viii 975-0083-01-01 Using the System Settings Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–9 System Settings Menu Configuration Items - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–10 Changing the system mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–10 Viewing [...]

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    Contents 975-0083-01-01 ix A Specifications Electrical Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Mechanical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

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    x scp_manual.book Page x Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    1 Intr oduction Chapter 1 introduces and de scribes features of the Xantrex System Control Panel, including the: • Display screen • Indicator lights • Push Buttons • Connector jacks • T ime-keeping, warning, an d power -saving features scp_manual.book Page 1 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    Introduction 1–2 975-0083-01-01 About the System Control P anel Complete system control The Xantrex System Control Pane l provides configuration and monitoring capability for a Xanbus system. The System Control Panel: • Monitors activity througho ut your power system. • Displays the settings and status of each Xanbus-e nabled device. • Enab[...]

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    Operational F eatures 975-0083-01-01 1–3 Operational F eatur es Other features of the System Control Panel include: • T ime and date—has an internal cl ock that keeps time for the entire system. • Audible alarm—if enabled, alerts you to a low battery condition in the system and notifies you when a fault condition arises. • Low power con[...]

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    Introduction 1–4 975-0083-01-01 F eature Description 1 AC In/Charge light (green) indicates qualified AC is pr esent at the input of an invert er/ charger or char ger . 2 Inverter On light (green) indicates an inverter is us ing energy from batteries to provide AC to your appli ances. 3 Low Battery light (yellow) indicates that a low battery volt[...]

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    Physical Features 975-0083-01-01 1–5 Back panel features Connectors T wo network connector inputs on the back panel let you connect t he System Control Panel to other Xa nbus-enabled de vic es. See Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 System Control P anel rear panel Network connectors (8-pin RJ45) scp_manual.book Page 5 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    Introduction 1–6 975-0083-01-01 System components System description The Xanbus system includes th e System Control Panel an d other Xanbus- enabled devices. Each device intera cts and communicates wi th the other devices. Network diagram In Figure 1-3, network conn ections are represented by dotted lines and conventional electrical connections a[...]

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    2 Installation Chapter 2 contains inform ation and procedures for planning and performing a System Control Panel installation, including: • Materials and tools required • Choosing a location • Mounting the unit • Connecting the System Control Panel to other devices scp_manual.book Page 1 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    Installation 2–2 975-0083-01-01 Installing the System Control P anel The System Contro l Panel is designed to be flu sh mounted through an opening in a wall and secured with four #6 screws. Use the supplied mounting template to precisely ma rk the opening and screw hole locations. Planning an installation The System Control Panel requires no conn[...]

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    Installing the System Control P anel 975-0083-01-01 2–3 T o mount the System Control Panel: 1. Peel the backing from the supplie d mounting template sticker and place it in your chosen installation location. Use the template to mark locations for the mounting hol es and the area to be cut out. 2. Pilot-drill the mounting holes (if necessary , dep[...]

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    Installation 2–4 975-0083-01-01 V erifying power is available If network power (from an inverter/char g er or external power supply) is present, the backlight will come on and the System Control Panel will show the startup screen (see page 3–3) for five to ten seconds, the n show the System screen. Figure 2-1 Connecting the network cables scp_m[...]

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    3 System Configur ation Chapter 3 contains guidelines for using the System Control Panel to configure another Xanbus-enabled device on the Xanbus system. This chapter does not recomm end specific settings for devices on your system. Refer to the Owner ’ s Guide or Operation Guide for each Xanbus-enabled device for this information. For informatio[...]

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    System Configuration 3–2 975-0083-01-01 Configuring the System System settings are changed from the System Control Panel. Y ou can also use the System Control Panel to view the settings for an y Xanbus-enabl ed device in the Xa nb us system. Using System Control P anel buttons The System Control Pane l has four buttons for: • moving between sta[...]

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    Configuring the System 975-0083-01-01 3–3 Menu map Figure 3-2 shows how the System Control Panel screens and menus are organized. The screens and menus are described in T able 3-2. Figure 3-2 System Control P anel menu map Startu p sc reen Pow e r Up System sc reen Selec t Device men u In verter/ C harger men u Clo c k m e nu System Pan el menu S[...]

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    System Configuration 3–4 975-0083-01-01 Changing settings for a device If you need to change a setting for a device on the system, use the buttons on the System Control Panel to perform these three basic steps: • Starting at the System screen, view the Select Device menu. • Select the device from the Select Device menu. • Select and adjust [...]

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    Configuring the System 975-0083-01-01 3–5 Selecting the device from the Select Device menu Use this procedure to select a de vice before changing a setting. To s e l e c t a d e v i c e : 1. On the Select Device menu, press the dow n arrow button to highlight the device you want. 2. Press Enter . The menu for the selected device appears. Selectin[...]

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    System Configuration 3–6 975-0083-01-01 T o select and adjust a setting : 1. On the device menu, press the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight the setting you want to change. 2. Press Enter to highlight the current value of that changeable setting. 3. Press the up arrow or the down a rrow button to change the value. Hold down the button to[...]

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    4 Configur ation Chapter 4 contains inform ation and procedures for configuring: • the System Control Panel on the System Panel menu. • the time and date on the Clock menu. • the system mode on the System Settings menu. scp_manual.book Page 1 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    Configuration 4–2 975-0083-01-01 Configuring the System Control P anel Y ou can configure the System Control Panel to suit your preferences and the requirements of the Xanbus system. Some of the configurable settings, such as the system time, aff ect the ent ire system. Other settings affect only the Syst em Control Panel it self, such as the bri[...]

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    T he Sy stem P anel Menu 975-0083-01-01 4–3 T o view the System Panel menu: 1. On the Select Device menu , use the down arrow button to hi ghlight System Panel. 2. Press Enter . The System Panel menu appea rs. T o change a setting on the System Panel menu: 1. On the System Panel menu, use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the setting yo [...]

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    Configuration 4–4 975-0083-01-01 3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the value. Hold down an arrow button to scroll through a large rang e of values qui ckly . 4. Press Enter to select the value. 5. If you have another setting to change, return to step 1. Or If you have no more settings to change, press Exit twice to return to the Syst[...]

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    Advanced Menu Configuration Items 975-0083-01-01 4–5 Advanced Menu Configuration Items The System Panel advanced menu provides mo re co nfig uratio n optio ns. The advanced menu contains all items from the basic menu, as well as settings for turning the backlight of f and selecting the temperature scale. Y ou can also restore default settings and[...]

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    Configuration 4–6 975-0083-01-01 Using the Clock Menu Use the Clock menu to set the clock, the date, and the time format you prefer . The clock is listed as a separate device on the Select Device menu. T o view the Clock menu: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight Clock. 2. Press Enter . The Clock menu a[...]

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    Clock Menu Configuration Items 975-0083-01-01 4–7 Clock Menu Configuration Items Setting the time Because the System Control Panel keeps time for the power system, setting the clock to the correct local time is essential for the system to operate as expected. The clock als o provides the time stamps for the W arning, Fault, and Event logs. When y[...]

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    Configuration 4–8 975-0083-01-01 If you make an error, press Exit to m ove back to the value you need to reset. If you decide to abando n resetting the time, press Exit repeatedly until you retu rn to the Clock menu. Setting the date Y ou can set the reference date for the Xanbus system from the Clock menu. T o set the date: 1. On the Clock menu,[...]

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    Using the System Settings Menu 975-0083-01-01 4–9 Using the System Settings Menu The System Settings menu displays information related to the operation of the entire Xanbus system. T o view the System menu: 1. On the Select Device menu , use the down arrow button to hi ghlight System. 2. Press Enter . The System Settings menu appe ars. Figure 4-7[...]

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    Configuration 4–10 975-0083-01-01 System Settings Menu Configuration Items Changing the system mode T o change the System mode: 1. On the System Settings menu, with Desired Mode hi ghlighted, press Enter . 2. Use the up arrow or down arrow bu tton to view the available system modes—Operating and Safe. 3. Press Enter to select a system mode. 4. [...]

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    System Settings Menu Configuration Items 975-0083-01-01 4–11 Safe mode Y ou can also use the red System button to put the System Control Panel and all other Xanbus-ena bled devices into Safe mod e o nly by pressing and holding the Syst em button for five seconds. For more informatio n, see “Safe mode” on page 5–7. Vi ewing device informatio[...]

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    5 Oper ation Chapter 5 contains inform ation and procedures for operating the System Control Panel, including: • Reading screens and menus • Displaying advanced menus • S tartup behavior • System modes • Faults and warnings scp_manual.book Page 1 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    Operation 5–2 975-0083-01-01 Reading Screens and Menus The System Control Panel displays s everal different screens and menus. The content of t hese screens and menus will change depending on power system activity or the device you have selected to view information fo r . During regular operation, y ou may need to view three screens or menus: •[...]

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    Reading Screens and Menus 975-0083-01-01 5–3 Select Device menu Function The Select Device menu is a list of all the Xanb us-enabled devi ces in your power system, including the System Control Panel. Y o u can select a device from this list to view its status and cha nge its settings. Appearance The length of the Select Device menu will vary with[...]

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    Operation 5–4 975-0083-01-01 Device menu Each Xanbus-enabled device has its own menu sh owing its status and settings. T o view a device menu: 1. On the Select Device menu , use the up arrow or down arrow buttons to highlight the device you want to select. 2. Press Enter . Number Description 1 System Pa nel . Select this to view th e System Panel[...]

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    Viewing Adv anced Menus 975-0083-01-01 5–5 V iewing Advanced Menus The System Control Panel displays device menus in two formats: basic and advanced. The number of items on a device menu will depend on whether you have selecte d to view the basic or advance d menu. Basic menus list status in formation and settings yo u may have to adjust routinel[...]

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    Operation 5–6 975-0083-01-01 2. Press Enter . The System Settings menu appe ars. 3. On the System Settings menu, use the down arrow button to highlight Global Menus. 4. Press Enter . 5. Use the up or down arrow buttons to select Advanced. 6. Press Enter . Combining basic and advanced menus Y ou can return to viewing the basic menu for any device [...]

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    Startup Behavior 975-0083-01-01 5–7 Startup Behavior When powering on the Xanbus system for the first time, the System Control Panel displays a fault messag e asking you to set the clock before proceeding. For procedures for setti ng the clock, see “Setting the time” on page 4–7 and “Setting the date” on page 4–8. System Modes The sys[...]

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    Operation 5–8 975-0083-01-01 If the System Control Panel is powered of f while in Safe mode, it wil l be in Safe mode when it is powered up again. T o return to Operating mode: ◆ On the System Settings menu, under Desired Mode, select “Operating”. W arnings and F aults This section describes how fault and warning message s behave, and what [...]

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    W arnings and F aults 975-0083-01-01 5–9 If you see a warning messag e on the System Control Panel, you will have to acknowledge it and (if necessary) clear it. Acknowledging the warning allows you to continue operating th e System Control Panel. Clearing the warning message stops th e warning condition from escalating into a fault. Acknowledging[...]

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    Operation 5–10 975-0083-01-01 T o view a message from the warning list: 1. On the warning list, use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight the warning message you want to view . 2. Press Enter . The complete wa rn ing message appe ars. After viewing the warning message, you can return to the warning list by pressing Exit or co ntinue to t[...]

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    W arnings and F aults 975-0083-01-01 5–11 Viewing individual warning messages fr om the warning log On the warning log, you can also select an individual warn ing and view its details. T o view details for a warning: 1. Use the up arrow or down arro w button to highlight the warning message you want to view . 2. Press Enter . The complete message[...]

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    Operation 5–12 975-0083-01-01 T ypes of fault messages There are two types of System Control Panel fault messages: automatic and manual. For a list of faults and th eir associated types, refer to Chapter 6, “T roubleshooting”. Automatic faults clear themselves automatically if the fault condition goes away . Manual faults require you to clear[...]

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    W arnings and F aults 975-0083-01-01 5–13 T o return to the System Panel menu: ◆ Press Exit. Viewing individual fault messages fr om the fault log On the fault log, you can also select an individual fault and view its details. T o view details for a fault: 1. Use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight the fault message you want to view [...]

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    Operation 5–14 975-0083-01-01 Y ou can also view the fault list at any time. T o view the fault list at any time: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight System. 2. Press Enter . 3. On the System Settings menu, use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight V iew Fault List. 4. Press Enter . scp_manual[...]

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    6 T r oubleshooting Chapter 6 contains reference tables of warning and fault messages. Use these tables to help you identify the cause of the fault or warning, and determine the best course of action to correct the condition that caused the fault or warning. scp_manual.book Page 1 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    T roubleshooting 6–2 975-0083-01-01 T r oubleshooting Reference T ypes of F aults and W arnings The various types of fault and warning messag es behave dif ferently , and give you the option to treat them dif f erently wh en they appear . For more information about the types of fau lt and warning messages, see “T ypes” on page 5–8 and “T [...]

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    T roubleshooting Reference 975-0083-01-01 6–3 W257 New device detected. Check device settings. Manual Y ou have connected a new device to the network or reconnected a disconnected device. Acknowledge the message and check that the device is properly configured. W501 SCP has fixed a memory problem and restored default settings. Manual The System C[...]

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    T roubleshooting 6–4 975-0083-01-01 F ault Reference T able T able 6-2 F ault reference table Fa u l t number Message T ype Cause Action F500 Internal failure. Service required. Manual The silicon serial ID number has failed and the System Control Panel has gone into Safe mode. Reset the System Control Panel. If problem persists, call customer se[...]

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    A Specifications Appendix A contains the electrical and physical specifications for the System Control Panel. All specifications are subject to change without notice. scp_manual.book Page 1 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    Specifications A–2 975-0083-01-01 Electrical Specifications Mechanical Specifications Environmental Specifications Nominal input n etwork voltage 15 VDC Minimum operating network vo ltage 14.25 VDC Maximum ope rati ng n et wor k vol tage 15.75 VDC Maximum operating current 200 mA @ nominal input net work volt age Communication physical layer 2, C[...]

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    Environmental Specifications 975-0083-01-01 A–3 Figure A-1 System Control P anel dimensions 5 [127] 6 [152] 5.5 [140] 4.03 [102] 3.53 [90] 3.04 [77] 1.18 [30] .40 [10] .96 [24] ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [mm] Enter Exit System Control Panel AC In/Charge Inverter On Low Battery Fault System 0.125 [3] TYP. scp_manual.book Page 3 Wedn esday, March 10,[...]

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    A–4 scp_manual.book Page 4 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    975-0083-01-01 WA–1 W arranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover and h ow long does it last? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology Inc. (“X antrex”) and covers defects in w orkmanship and materials in you r System Control Panel. Th is warranty period lasts for 12 months from the date of pur[...]

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    W arranty and Return WA–2 975-0083-01-01 Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following form s: • The dated purchase receipt from th e original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user; or • The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt s howing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status; or • The dated invoice or pur[...]

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    W arranty and Return 975-0083-01-01 WA–3 LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT , WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF X ANTREX ' S NEGLIGENCE , AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO ANY PROPERTY OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT TO ANY OTHER DEVICE OR SYSTEM ; AND ( C ) ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A [...]

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    W arranty and Return WA–4 975-0083-01-01 If you are r eturning a product to a Xa ntr ex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) nu mber is not requir ed. H owever , you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting th e unit to verify any return procedures that may appl y to that particula[...]

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    Numerics 12/24 Hour 4–7 A AC In/Charge light 1–4 advanced menu configuration reference 4–5 displaying for all devices 5–6 viewing 4–10 B backlight timer 4–5 basic menu configuration reference 4–4 reverting to viewing 4–5 brightness 4–4 Button Beep 4–4 C changing device settings 3–4 Clear Faults 4–4 Clock menu configuration r[...]

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    Index IX–2 975-0083-01-01 N navigation menu map 3–3 using buttons 3–2 network cables 2–4 network connectors 1– 5 network diagram 1–6 network po w e r co nsumption 1–2 O Operating mode 5–7 P Power Save mode 5–7 proof of purchase WA–4 R Restore Defaults 4–5 RJ45 connectors 1–5 S Select Device menu 3–4, 5–3 Select Device me[...]

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    scp_manual.book Page 3 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]

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    Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA 1 360 925 5143 Fax direct customerservice@xantrex.c om www.xantrex.com 975-0083-01-01 Printed in China scp_manual.book Page 4 Wedn esday, March 10, 2010 5:03 PM[...]