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Sine W ave Plus Long A C Conduit Box Owner’ s Guide Owner’ s Guide A CCB-L A CCB-L-L1[...]

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Sine Wave Plus Long AC Conduit Box Owner’s Guide[...]

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973-0031-01-01 Rev A iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, op erating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Sin e W ave Plus Long AC Conduit Box. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, and procedures for installing and operating the Sine W ave Plus Long AC C[...]

About T his Guide iv 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Conventions Used The following conventio ns are used in this guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information Y ou can find more information about Xa ntr ex T echnology Inc. as well as its products and services at www .xantrex.com. WA R N I N G W arnings identify conditions that cou ld result in person[...]

Safety 973-0031-01-01 Rev A v Important Safety Instructions 1. Before installing the Lo ng AC Conduit Bo x, read all in structions and cautionary markings on the Long AC Condu it Box and all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expo se the Long AC Conduit Box to rain, snow , or spray . 3. T o reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obs[...]

Safety vi 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Explosive gas precautions 1. W orkin g in the vicinity of lead-ac id ba tteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing th e Long AC Conduit Box. 2. T o reduce the risk of battery explos ion, fol[...]

973-0031-01-01 Rev A vii Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

Contents viii 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 3 Operation The AC Bypass Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Operating the AC Bypass Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Normal Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

973-0031-01-01 Rev A ix Figure 1-1 The Sine Wave Plus ACCB-L Basic- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 1-2 The Sine Wave Plus Long AC Condui t Box (ACCB-L-L1, and ACCB-L-L2)- - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-3 ACCB-L Dimensions (not to scale) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

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973-0031-01-01 Rev A xi Table 1-1 Operational and Environmental Sp ecifications for the ACCB-L, ACCB-L-L1, and ACCB-L-L2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Table 2-1 Torque Values for Wiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15[...]

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1 Intr oduction Chapter 1, “Introduction” provide s a basic introduction to the design and purpose of the Sine W ave Plus Long AC Conduit Box (ACCB-L). The following topics are covered in this chapter . Fo r this topic: See: “Introduction” page 1–2 “Specifications” page 1–4 “AC Bypass Switch Assembly” page 1–6[...]

Introduction 1–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Introduction The Sine W ave Plus Long AC Conduit Box (ACCB-L and ACCB-L-L1) connects to the AC side of a Sine W a ve Plus inve rter and accepts AC conduit runs. It is designed to protect the wiri ng connections to the invert er and provides room for up to nine additional AC disconnect br eakers (Square D, T y[...]

Introduction 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 1–3 Figure 1-2 T he Sine W ave Plus Long A C Cond uit Box (ACCB-L-L1, and ACCB-L-L2) ACCB-L-L1 ACCB-L-L2 ACCB-L-L2 is created by installing the ACCB-L2-PCK to the ACCB-L-L1. ACCB-L2-PCK consists of the followin g: ❐ Second AC Bypass Switch Assembly Only (including wiring) ❐ AC Bus Bar (H OT L2) ❐ One length[...]

Introduction 1–4 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Specifications The following table contains the specifications for the ACCB-L, the ACCB-L-L1, and the ACCB-L-L2. The ACCB-L-L2 is not available pre-built from the factory , but is created by field-installing an ACCB-L2-PCK into a ACCB-L-L1 model. T able 1-1 Operational and Environmental Specifications for the[...]

Specifications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 1–5 Ratings 120/240 V ac/60 hz., split- phase, 60 Amp pass-thru 120/240 V ac/60 hz., split- phase, 60 Amp pas s-thru 120/240 V ac/60 hz., split- phase, 60 Amp pass-thru Regulatory Certified by CSA to UL 1741- 2001 (First Edition) and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 Certified by CSA to UL 1741- 2001 (First Edition) and C[...]

Introduction 1–6 973-0031-01-01 Rev A A C Bypass Switch Assembly The AC bypass switch assembly in th e ACCB-L-L1 is designed for 120 V ac applications and comes with two 60-a mp circuit breakers (one SPST and one DPST). The breaker pair is equipped with a lockout rocker that allows only one breaker to be ON at any given tim e. The AC bypass switc[...]

Block off Plates 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 1–7 Blockoff Plates Upper and Lower Blockoff Plates are includ ed to enclose the open portions of the Long AC Conduit Box chassis. In the even t that an inverter is removed for service, the Blockoff Plates secure the enclosure to prevent accidental contact with any AC power within the Long AC Conduit Box. Rem[...]

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2 Installation Chapter 2, “Installation” provides in stallation and wiring instructions for the Sine W ave Plus Long AC Conduit Box. The following topics are covered in this chapter . For this topic: See: “Preparing for the Installat ion” page 2–2 “Configuration Planning” page 2–3 “Installing or Removing the Blo ckoff Plates” pa[...]

Installation 2–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Preparing for the Installation Code Compliance Governing installatio n codes vary depending on th e location and typ e of installation. Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes. Installations of this equi pment should only be perfo rmed by skilled personnel such as qualified electric[...]

Configuration Planning 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–3 Configuration Planning W iring scenarios will depe nd upon the configuratio n of the overall system (i.e., Off Grid or On Grid , and output requirements). Pre-installation and mounting instructions apply to all configurations. Follow the instructions from page 2–4 to pa ge 2–19 for all installat[...]

Installation 2–4 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Pre-Installation Location Be sure to allow sufficient space for the Long AC Conduit Box to be mounted directly adjacent to the inverter ’ s AC side . Be sure to leave room for expansion if necessary . Also consider the additional weight and ven tilation space requirements of the Long AC Conduit Box . Servic[...]

Pre-Installation 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–5 V entilation Requirements Minimum clearance for ventilation around the Long AC Conduit Box must be at least 12 inches (305 mm) at the top, the ends, and in front. This clearance is needed to prevent recirculating hot air from the inverter ’ s exhaust (DC side) from going back into the inve rter’ s int[...]

Installation 2–6 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Removing and Replacing the Cover Remove the top cover to install additional breakers and to connect the AC wiring of the Long AC Conduit Box to the Sine W ave Plus Inverter . Follow the diagram below to locate and remove, or replace, th e appropriate s crews and washers on the cover of the Long AC Conduit Box[...]

Pre-Installation 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–7 Installing or Removing the Blockoff Plates The unit is shippe d with both upper and lower blockof f plates installed. If yo u are installing a single-inverter system, remove the upper blockof f plate only . If you are installing a dual-inverter system, then remove the lower blockoff plat e also. If a TX A[...]

Installation 2–8 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Knockout Pr eparation Knockout preparatio n should be done before mou nting either the inverter or the Long AC Conduit Box. 1. Remove the appropriate knockouts from the AC side of the inverter for cabling from the Long AC Conduit Box terminal block to the inverter terminal block. See Figu re 2-5 for the size [...]

Pre-Installation 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–9 Figure 2-6 Knock outs Locations Top Front Cover 3/4" and 1" Dual-Knockouts (x6 ea ) Outside wall of ACCB-L Base Inside wall of ACCB-L (closest to inverter) Upper Blockoff Plate Rectangular Knockout 2" Knockout Rectangle knockouts for Square D Circuit Breakers (x12) Bottom Accessory Wiring P[...]

Installation 2–10 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Installing Additional Break ers If additional AC circuit breakers are to be installed for specific AC loads or a generator disconnect, then install them per the manufacturer ’ s instructions on the DIN Rail in the space to the left of the factory-installed AC Bypass Breaker . The Long AC Conduit Box DIN R [...]

Mounting 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–11 Mounting The Long AC Conduit Box is de signed to mo unt directly to the AC side of a Sine W ave Plus inverter . However , the SW Plus inverter can weig h up to 136 pounds (62 kg). The ACCB-L weighs up to 27 lbs (12.2 kg). Ensure the supporting surface is strong enough to hold twice th e total weight being instal[...]

Installation 2–12 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 3. Lift the inverter and place the mountin g holes in the rail directly over the mounting hooks on the pane l and lower into place. 4. Install four ¼-20 phillips screws provid ed with the panel, into the mounting holes of the Long AC Cond uit Box, but do no t fully tighten. 5. Lift the second inverter (if u[...]

Mounting 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–13 Mounting on Plywood T o mount the Long AC Conduit Box on plywood: 1. W ith the help of another person, lift the invert er and mount it into place. Secure it to the plywood with #10 wood screws (14 total - length to penetrate 1½ inches or more into the studs.) See the Sine W ave Plus Inve rter/Char ger Owner ’[...]

Installation 2–14 973-0031-01-01 Rev A W iring - General The ACCB-L comes with a ground bar only . The ACCB-L-L1 is pre-wired at the factory and ready for conn ection to one Sine W ave Plus Inverter/Charg er. The factory-installed wires are labeled to assist with the installation procedure. See Figure 2-12 on page 2–17 for an il lustration of t[...]

Wiring - General 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–15 W ire Sizes and Disconnect Requirements The AC Input/Output T erminal block in the ACCB-L-L1 accept wires sized #2/0 to 14 A WG . The ground bar i n both models has nine holes and accepts #4 to 14 A WG wires. The AC Bus Bar (for neutral and hot connections) has dual sizes. The smaller nine holes accept #[...]

Installation 2–16 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Figure 2-11 ACCB -L Approved Internal Components DIN Rail (part of chassis - all models) Note: The ACCB-L comes with the Ground bar only. Some other mechanical components can be pur- chased from Xantrex (if part numbers were given above) or from the local electrical distributor. AC Input/Output Te rminals Ma[...]

Wiring - General 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–17 Figure 2-12 ACCB -L-L1 Internal Components (F actory installed) DIN Rail (part of chassis - all models) AC Input/Output Terminals Ground Bar AC Bus Bar (L1 H OT ) AC Bus Bar (Neutral) AC Bypass Switch Assembly N EUTRAL Wire - Connects to the SW Plus Inverter NEU1 te rminal H OT OUT Wire - Connects to the[...]

Installation 2–18 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Figure 2-13 ACCB-L-L1 Internal Components with the Optional ACCB-L2-PKG Installed ACCB-L2-PCK - Field-installed AC Bypass Switch Assembly (for Inverter #2) (L2)* Optional Field-installed, AC Bus Bar (L2 H OT ) Field-installed G RO UND Wire - Connects to the SW Plus Inverter #2 G ROUND bar* Field-installed N [...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–19 W iring for Off-Grid Applications The following illustrations show the wi ring examples for six basic off-grid configurations using th e ACCB-L-L1 with a minimum number of breakers installed for clarity . For other possible configurations, consult a qualified electrician or a Xantrex cert[...]

Installation 2–20 973-0031-01-01 Rev A The following illustration shows the comp lete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1 and SW Plus Inverter in an off-grid configurat ion. This ill ustration includes the use of field-installed circuit breakers in the AC CB-L-L1 for AC distri bution, instead of using a separate sub panel. Figure 2-15 Wiring an Off-grid App[...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–21 Step-down Configurations (240 V ac to 120 V ac) The following illustration sh ows the complete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1, TX Autotransformer, and a SW Plus Inverter for a Step-down Configura tion to use a 240 V ac-Only Generator . Figure 2-16 Wiring an Off-grid Application Using a Sing le [...]

Installation 2–22 973-0031-01-01 Rev A The following illustration shows the co mplete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1, TX Autotransformer , and a SW Plus Inverter for a Step-down Configuration to use a 240 V ac-Only Generator . This co nfiguration uses the ACCB-L-L1 as the sub panel. Figure 2-17 Wiring an Off-grid Application Using a Single Inverter and[...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–23 Step-up Configuration (Deep W ell Pump) (120 V ac to 240 V ac) The following illustration sh ows the complete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1, TX Autotransformer , and a SW Plus Inverter for a Step -up Configuration to provide power for a 2 40 V ac Load. Figure 2-18 Wiring an Off-grid Applicatio[...]

Installation 2–24 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Dual Inverter Configurations (120 V ac and 240 V ac) The following illustration shows the co mplete wiring for the ACCB-L-L2 (ACCB-L-L1 with ACCB-L2-PCK installed) and dual SW Plus Inverters in an off-grid applicati on. In this configuratio n, the generator ’ s output (L1 and L2) is connected to the AC Byp[...]

Wiring for On-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–25 W iring for On-Grid Applications The following illustrations show the comple te wiring to the six basic on-grid configurations. Fo r other possible configura tions, consult a quali fied electrician or a Xantrex certified dealer (See www .xantrexREdealer .c om). Single Inverter Configuratio[...]

Installation 2–26 973-0031-01-01 Rev A The following illustration shows the comp lete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1 and SW Plus Inverter in an on-grid configura tion. This diagram includes the use of a generator disconnect br eaker and load breakers in the ACCB-L-L1. Figure 2-21 Wiring an On-grid Application Using a Single Inverter (No Sub P anel) *IM[...]

Wiring for On-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–27 Step-up Configurations (Utility Backup) (120 V ac to 240 V ac) The following illustration sh ows the complete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1, TX Autotransformer , and a SW Plus In verter for a Step-up Co nfiguration to provide power for a 240 V ac Load. Figure 2-22 Wiring an On-grid Application [...]

Installation 2–28 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Dual Inverter Configurations (120 V ac and 240 V ac) The following illustration shows the co mplete wiring for the ACCB-L-L2 (ACCB-L-L1 with ACCB-L2-PCKinstalled) an d dual SW Plus In verters in an on- grid application. In this configuration, the utility grid is connected to the AC Bypass Breakers, then to t[...]

Additional Accessory Wiring 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–29 Additional Accessory W iring If you have any of the following accessori es connected (or to be connected) to your inverter , then you will also need to p ass their connecting cables through the Long AC Conduit Box to the AC side of the inverter: • Generator S tart Module (GSM) for automatic [...]

Installation 2–30 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Figure 2-25 Accessory Wiring for Dual -Inverter Configurations See "IMPORTANT" note in Figure 2-24. Inverter Stacking Cable - Series (ISC-S)[...]

3 Oper ation Chapter 3, “Operation” describes th e dif ferent modes and operation of the AC Bypass Switch(es) on the ACCB-L-L1, or for the second AC Bypass Switch (ACCB-L-L2) if installed. The following topics are covered in this chapter . Fo r this topic: See: “The AC Bypass Switch” page 3–2 “Operating the AC Bypass Switch” page 3–[...]

Operation 3–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A The A C Bypass Switch During normal operation (Figure 3-2 on page 3–3), AC power passes from the single external AC source (generator or gr id) through the invert er to the AC loads. The inverter monitors the incoming po wer and uses this power to keep the batteries charged. When this external source of AC pow[...]

Operating the AC Bypass Switch 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 3–3 Normal Operation External AC power passes to the A C Bypa ss Switch through the inverter to power the load (Figure 3-2). In this configuration, power passes fro m the inverter , through the AC Bypas s Switch, to the connected lo ad. When external AC powe r is not available, power from the ex[...]

Operation 3–4 973-0031-01-01 Rev A A C Input/Output Off No power to the load or in verter (Figure 3-4). In this configuration, powe r from both the external sources of AC and the inverter is removed from the loads. This allows th e inverter that is connected to the AC Bypass breaker to be remo ved for service. ‘ Dual Inverters: 240 V ac Loads F[...]

973-0031-01-01 Rev A WA–1 W arranty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xant rex T echnology , Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanshi p and materials in your Sine W ave Plus Lo ng AC Conduit Box. This warranty period lasts for two (2) years from the date o[...]

W arranty and Return WA–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A What does this warranty not cover? This Li mited W arranty does not c over normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installat ion, or tr oubleshooting of the custom er's electrical systems. This warranty does not apply t o and Xantre x will not b e responsible for any[...]

W arranty and Return 973-0031-01-01 Rev A WA–3 Return Material Authorization P olicy Before returning a product direct ly to Xantrex y ou must obtai n a Return Material Authorization (RMA) n umber and the correct factory "Ship T o" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your exp[...]

W arranty and Return WA–4 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Information About Y our System As soon as you open your Sine W ave Plus Long AC Condui t Box package, record the fo llowing information and be sure to keep your p roof of purchase. If you need to contact Custo mer Servi ce, please record the following details be fore calling. This information will he[...]

A abbreviations and acronyms iv AC Bypass Switch Assembly 1–6 AC conduit box - Long (ACCB-L) introduction 1–2 specifications 1–4 AC disconnect breakers 1–2 AC load breakers 2–10 additional accessory wiring 2–29 additional breakers in the ACCB -L 2–10 Auxiliary Load Module (A LM), wiring for 2–29 B Blockof f Plates (BP-1) 1–7 break[...]

Index IX–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A T tools required for installation 2–2 V V entilation Requirements 2– 5 W warranty out of warranty service WA–3 terms and conditions WA–1 wiring additional accessories 2–29 X Xantrex web site iv[...]

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