Xantrex Freedom SW 2000 Bedienungsanleitung
Owner’s Manual
SW Communications
Adapter (SWCA)
ii ©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc.
P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002
About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology 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-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products
include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable
speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
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SW Communications Adapter (SWCA) Owner’s Manual © April 2002 Xantrex
Technology Inc. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents
of this guide, Xantrex International assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Note as well that specifications and product functionality may change
without notice.
Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation,
operation, use and maintenance of the unit are beyond the control of Xantrex
Technology Inc., the company does not assume responsibility and expressly
disclaims liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or any way connected
with such installation, operation, use, or maintenance.
Due to continual improvement through product updates, photographs and/or
illustrations used in this manual may not
exactly
match your unit. Xantrex
Technology Inc., reserves the right to update this product without notice or releasing
an updated manual when
fit, form or function
are not affected.
Date and Revision
April 2002, Revision A
Part Number
973-0022-01-01
Contact Information
Web: www.xantrex.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 360.435.8826
Fax: 360.435.2229
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed
during the installation and maintenance of this product.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and
operation of this product, the following safety symbols have been placed throughout
this manual to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety instructions.
WARNING
- A DANGEROUS VOLTAGE OR
CONDITION EXISTS IN THIS AREA. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THESE TASKS.
AVERTISSEMENT
- UNE TENSION OU CONDITION
DANGEREUSE EXISTE DANS CETTE ZONE. FAIRE
PREUVE D’EXTRÊME PRUDENCE LORS DE LA
RÉALISATION DE CES TÂCHES.
CAUTION
- This procedure is critical to the safe
installation or operation of the unit. Follow these
instructions closely.
ATTENTION
- Cette procédure est essentielle à
l’installation ou l’utilisation de l’unité en toute sécurité.
Suivre ces instructions de près.
NOTE
- This statement is important. Follow instructions
closely.
NOTE
- Cette déclaration est importante. Suivre les
instructions de près.
• All electrical work must be done in accordance with local, national, and/or
international electrical codes.
• Before installing or using this device, read all instructions and cautionary
markings located in the manual, and on the inverter, the batteries, and the PV
array.
• Do not expose this unit to rain, snow or liquids of any type. This product is
designed only for indoor usage.
• This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair this
unit.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... iii
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 1
2.0 INSTALLATION .................................................................. 3
To install the SWCA ........................................................................................... 3
Connecting the SWCA to a Computer using a Modem ............................ 4
Requirements ............................................................................................. 4
Additional Possible Requirements .......................................................... 4
Connecting Multiple SWCAs to a Single Computer .................................. 4
Advanced Monitoring Software .................................................................... 5
Installation Concerns ......................................................................................... 5
Multiple SWCAs ............................................................................................. 5
Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations .................. 5
Installing the SWCPS DOS Program ................................................................ 8
3.0 OPERATION ....................................................................... 9
Using the SWCPS DOS Program ..................................................................... 9
SWCA DOS Display Emulation Software .................................................... 9
Virtual Control Panel ................................................................................. 9
Function Keys and Other Displays .............................................................. 10
The SWCA Programming Menu ............................................................ 10
The SWCA Programming Menu Function Keys .................................... 11
LED Control Indicators ........................................................................... 12
Keyboard Commands .............................................................................. 13
Starting the Program ................................................................................... 14
ID Numbers .................................................................................................. 14
Changing the PC’s COM Port Number ..................................................... 14
Accessing HELP Information from the SWCPS Program ........................ 15
Accessing the SETUP MENU from the SWCPS Program ....................... 15
Switching Between Multiple SWCA Adapters/inverters .......................... 15
Exiting the SWCPS Program ....................................................................... 15
Use of the SWCA with Terminal Emulation Programs ................................. 16
Making a New Connection .......................................................................... 16
Telephone Number ...................................................................................... 17
COM Port Values .......................................................................................... 18
Testing the SWCA ............................................................................................. 19
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 21
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APPENDIX A PRODUCT AND SYSTEM INFORMATION......A-1
Warranty ............................................................................................................ A-1
Return Material Authorization Policy ............................................................ A-2
Return Material Procedure .............................................................................. A-2
Service Information ......................................................................................... A-3
Table of Contents
(continued)
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1 SW Communications Adapter (SWCA) ................................. 1
Figure 2-1 SW Inverter/Charger Remote Port Location .......................... 3
Figure 2-2 SWCAs in Multiple-Inverter Installations ............................. 6
Figure 2-2a Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding
on Custom-made Serial Port Adapter ............................... 7
Figure 2-2b Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding
for 25-foot (4-conductor, telephone standard) Cable ..... 7
Figure 2-2c Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding
on SWCA Adapter ............................................................... 7
Figure 3-1 Virtual Display using DOS Emulation Program ................... 9
Figure 3-2 SWCA Programming Menu Display .................................... 10
Figure 3-3 Making a New Connection ................................................... 16
Figure 3-4 Telephone Number Dialog Box ............................................ 17
Figure 3-5 Com 1 Properties ................................................................... 18
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List of Tables
Table 3-1 The SWCA Programming Menu ........................................... 11
Table 3-2 LED Control Indicator Definitions ....................................... 12
Table 3-3 Keyboard Commands for using Terminal
Emulation Programs ......................................................... 14
Table 4-1 Troubleshooting the SWCA .................................................. 21
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Sine Wave 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 (gray plastic housing with green LED, phone jack and a
25-pin connector)
• Custom-made Serial Port Adapter (black plastic housing with phone jack and
9-pin connector)
• 25-foot, 4-conductor phone cable (with RJ11 jack tabs on the same side of
the cable)
• 3.5" floppy disk with DOS program SWCPS.EXE (simulates the inverters
control panel)
• SWCA Owner’s Manual
Please be sure all of these parts are included before trying to use the SWCA.
Figure 1-1
SW Communications Adapter (SWCA)
Phone Cable
Custom-Made
Serial Port Adapter
SWCA
Adapter
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