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This guide for use by qualified personnel only GT Series Thr ee Phase Ethernet Communications Kit Installation Guide Ethernet.book Page i Thursday, M ay 29, 2008 4:20 PM.
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This guide for use by qualified personnel only GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit Installation Guide Ethernet.book Page i Thursday, M ay 29, 2008 4:20 PM.
This guide for use by qualified personnel only About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leadin g supplier of advanced power electroni cs and controls with products ranging from small mobile .
iii This guide for use by qualified personnel only About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Instal lation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing and config uring the G T Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit.
About T his Guide iv 153553 This guide for use by qualified person nel only Conventions Used The following co nventions are used in thi s guide. Related Information Y ou can find more information about Xant rex T echnology Inc. as well as its products and services at www .
v This guide for use by qualified personnel only Important Safety Instructions SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NO T DISCARD This manual contains important safe ty instructions for the G T Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit that must be followed during installation and mai ntenance procedures.
Safety vi 153553 This guide for use by qualified personnel only Risks W ARNING: Shock hazard Parts of the capacitor char ge will still be energized for a maximum of five minutes after being discon nected. Open doors only after th e device is disc onnected and discharged.
Safety 153553 vii This guide for use by qualified personnel only General Safety Pr ecautions 1. When installing the Ethernet Commun ications Kit in G T Series Three Phase Grid T ie Inverters use only co mponents recommended or sold by Xantrex.
Safety viii 153553 This guide for use by qualified personnel only Operational Safety Pr ocedures Never work alone when servicing th is eq uipment. A team of two is required until the equipment is properly de-ene r gized, locked-out and tagged, and verified de-energ ized with a meter .
Safety 153553 ix This guide for use by qualified personnel only 4. Open, lockout, and tag the DC Disconnect Switch (S1) on the right door of the Inverter enclosure. See G T100 or G T250 Grid T ie Inverter manual for the location of the DC Disconnect Switch.
Safety x 153553 This guide for use by qualified personnel only De-Energize/Isolation Pr ocedure The following procedure should be follo wed to de-ener gize the Inverter for maintenance. T o isolate the Inverter: 1. T urn the main ON / OF F switch (S3) to the OFF position.
153553 xi For use by qualified technicians only Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v Installation and Configuration Description of the .
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For use by qualified technicians only 153553 1 Installation and Configuration Description of the GT Series Three Phase Ethernet Communications Kit The G T Series Three Phase Ethernet Co mmunications Kit is an option for the G T Series Three Phase Grid T ie Inverters.
Installation and Configuration 2 153553 For use by qualified technicians only Installation Equipment Required • Inverter Enclosure Key (7 mm triangle key) • Small flathead screwdriver • W ire cu.
Installation 153553 3 For use by quali fied technicians only Installing the Ethernet Communications Kit Y ou w ill have to make connections to the CCU control board insi de of the enclosure. Use caution not to discharge any static electricity onto the control board.
Installation and Configuration 4 153553 For use by qualified technicians only 5. Connect the Ethernet cable fro m the computer network to the unprotected connecti on on the Ethernet sur ge protector . 6. Connect the orange cable (U1002) to the U1002 connector on the CCU board.
Configuring 153553 5 For use by quali fied technicians only Energize Pr ocedure (Startup) Use the following pr ocedure to turn on the Inverter: 1. Remove any lockout devices fro m the utility connection circuit breaker and PV disconne ct switch. 2. Close the utility conn ection circuit breaker .
Installation and Configuration 6 153553 For use by qualified technicians only Configuring the LAN Interface T o configure the Ethernet Communic ations Kit (NPort Express) follow the instructions provided on the NPort Installation CD. Figure 4 Ethernet Communications Ki t Configuration Diagram Ethernet.
153553 WA–1 For use by qualified technicians only 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.
W arranty and Return WA–2 153553 For use by qualified technicians only Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following form s: • The dated purchase receipt from th e original purchase of the .
W arranty and Return 153553 WA–3 For use by qualified technicians only IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE F OR: (a)ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT , INCIDENT AL OR CO NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFI.
W arranty and Return WA–4 153553 For use by qualified technicians only If you are r eturning a pr oduct from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight fund s and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.
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