Xantrex SW Communications Adapter manual

Owner’s Manual SW C ommunications Adapter (SWCA)[...]

ii ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc., is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility- scale systems for wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-c[...]

©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 iii IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of this product. T o reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of this product, the follow[...]

iv ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 IMPORT ANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... i i i T o install the SWCA ........................................................................................... 3 Connecting the SWCA to a Computer using a Modem .....................[...]

©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 v W arr ant y ............................................................................................................ A- 1 Return Material Authorization Policy ............................................................ A - 2 Return Material Procedure ...........................[...]

vi ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Fig ure 1 -1 SW Communications Adapter (SWCA) ................................. 1 Figure 2-1 SW In verter/Charger Remote Port Locatio n .......................... 3 Figure 2-2 SW CAs in Multiple-Inverter Installations ............................. 6 Figure 2-2a Enlargement of Pin A[...]

©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 vii T able 3-1 The SWCA Programming Menu ........................................... 1 1 T ab le 3 -2 LED Control Indicator Defin itions ....................................... 1 2 T ab le 3-3 Keyboard Commands for using T erminal Em ul at ion Pr og ra ms .............................[...]

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©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Sine W ave Communications Adapter (SWCA) allows any SW series inverter/charger to be connected to a computer serial port or directly to a modem to be controlled and monitored over long distances. The SWCA package includes the following items: • SWCA adapter (g[...]

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©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 3 2.0 INST ALLA TION The SWCA converts the REMOTE port on the SW series inverter/charger into a standard RS232 type communications port interface. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the REMOTE PORT on the SW inverter/ charger . TO INST ALL THE SWCA 1. C onnect the SWCA adapter to the [...]

2.0 INST ALLA TION 4 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 C onnecting the SWCA to a Computer using a Modem The SWCA can be connected directly to a modem for use in remote sites where a computer may not be available. Requirements T o use a modem, the following is required: • a terminal emulation program, See SECTION 3.0[...]

2.0 INST ALLA TION ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 5 Advanced Monitoring Software The SWCA was developed to change the SW inverter raw data output to an RS232 protocol output. The SWCA code only manipulates the inverter’s display or remote (SWRC) keypad strokes. The included DOS software emulates these keystrokes.[...]

2.0 INST ALLA TION 6 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Installation C oncerns (continued) Figure 2-2 SWCAs in Multiple-Inverter Installations[...]

2.0 INST ALLA TION ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 7 Figure 2-2a Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding on Custom-made Serial Port Adapter 5 4 3 2 1 6 BLACK (YELLOW*) RED (GREEN*) GR EEN ( RED* ) YELLOW (BLACK*) *Depe ndi ng on the C able Ins tall ation Figure 2-2b Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color C[...]

2.0 INST ALLA TION 8 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 INST ALLING THE SWCPS DOS PROGRAM A control panel simulation software program included on the floppy disk allows an IBM-compatible personal computer to operate as a virtual control panel for up to eight SW series inverter/chargers. F or other computer platforms, S[...]

©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 9 3.0 OPERA TION USING THE SWCPS DOS PROGRAM This section describes the operation of the SWCPS DOS program. SWCA DOS Display Emulation Software Virtual C ontrol Panel Figure 3-1 Virtual Display using DOS emulation program The DOS software program allows an IBM compatible personal comp[...]

3.0 OPERA TION 10 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 F unction Keys and Other Displays On the virtual control panel simulation, the buttons of the real control panel have been replaced with labels shown as F1 through F10. These refer to the function keys of the computer keyboard which are located either above or next t[...]

3.0 OPERA TION ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 11 NOTE: If the program does not find an adapter it indicates a TIMEOUT ERROR . Check the adapter and cable for proper connection and retry the program. The SWCA Programming Menu F unction Keys Programming features are accessed by pressing and by using the function keys[...]

3.0 OPERA TION 12 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 LED Control Indicators The codes indicate the status of the inverter’s LEDs. The two letter codes are as follows: n o i t a i v e r b b A n o i t i n i f e D N Ig n i t r e v n I T Le i T e n i L 1 AN I 1 C A 2 AN I 2 C A K Bk l u B L Ft a o l F R Er o r r E C Ot n[...]

3.0 OPERA TION ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 13 Keyboard Commands The following keystrokes enable navigation through the menus and provide the means to change available settings. e k o r t s y e K n o i t c n u F 8 - 1 : r e t r e v n i t c e l e S . t l u a f e d e h t s i 1 . r e b m u n D I s ' r e t r e v[...]

3.0 OPERA TION 14 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Starting the Program F rom Windows: 1. Open or . 2. Locate the file and double-click it. or 1. Click . 2. Select . 3. T ype and press < >. F rom DOS (or a DOS prompt within Windows): 1. Locate the file . 2. T ype and press < >. When the program starts, a [...]

3.0 OPERA TION ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 15 Accessing HELP Information from the SWCPS Program Help is available while using the SWCPS program by pressing F10 on the computer keyboard. T o leave the help screen, press the key to return to control panel simulation program. Accessing the SETUP MENU from the SWCPS[...]

3.0 OPERA TION 16 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 USE OF THE SWCA WITH TERMINAL EMULA TION PROGRAMS Modem connection requires the use of a terminal emulation program as described in the following sections. A modem is required at both the inverters and at the computer , with a phone line available to make the connect[...]

3.0 OPERA TION ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 17 Establishing the Connection 1. Enter Country code: (e.g., United States of America (1)) 2 . Enter Area code: (e.g., 360) 3 . Enter Phone Number: (e.g., 435-8826) 4 . For connections to the SWCA with a cable, select “Direct to COM1”. (If you are using a port other[...]

3.0 OPERA TION 18 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 COM Port V alues Y ou need to enter the following values for the COM port as shown in Figure 3-5. NOTE: These are the only acceptable values Figure 3-5 COM1 Properties Click OK and a blank window opens.[...]

3.0 OPERA TION ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 19 TESTING THE SWCA In order to test the SWCA, it must be plugged it into an inverter that is powered up on batteries or a suitable power supply . Press the number “1”. If everything is correct, the inverter should reply with a “UNIT1” and possibly some two char[...]

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©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 21 4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING m o t p m y S n o i t a d n e m m o c e R : s d a e r y a l p s i D E N I L F F O R E T P A D A n e h w d e y a l p s i d s i s i h T y a l p s i d S O D e h t g n i n n u r n e h w m a r g o r p n o i t a l u m e r e t p a d a o n s i e r e h t . e s n o p s e [...]

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©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 A-1 APPENDIX A – PRODUCT AND SYSTEM INFORMA TION WARRANTY Xantrex T echnology Inc., warrants its power products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, established by proof of purchase or formal warranty registration, and[...]

APPENDIX A – PRODUCT & SYSTEM INFORMA TION A-2 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 RETURN MA TERIAL AUTHORIZA TION POLICY Y ou must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex. Products returned without an RMA number or shipped collect will be ref[...]

APPENDIX A – PRODUCT & SYSTEM INFORMA TION ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 A-3 SERVICE INFORMA TION Xantrex T echnology Inc. takes great pride in its products and makes every effort to ensure your unit fully meets your independent powering needs. If your product needs repair , contact our Customer Service depa[...]

APPENDIX A – PRODUCT & SYSTEM INFORMA TION A-4 ©2002 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002 Notes:[...]

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