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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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    Ethernet.book Page ii 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[...]

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    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 units to utili ty-s cale systems for wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applicati ons in bo th grid-connected and st[...]

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    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. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, procedures for installing the G T Series Three Phase Etherne[...]

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    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 .xantrex.com WA R N I N G W arnings identify conditions or practices that coul[...]

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    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. W ARNING: Shock Hazard Read and keep this Inst[...]

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    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. Check whether the device is no l onger live (DC voltage) i ncluding terminals [...]

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    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. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, and will void the warrant[...]

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    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 . Thoroughly inspect the equipment prior to ener gizing. V erify t[...]

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    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. 5. Using a confirmed, accurate meter , ve rify all power to the inverter is de- energized. A[...]

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    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. 2. Open the utility conn ection circuit breaker . 3. Open the AC Disconnect. [...]

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    153553 xi For use by qualified technicians only Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v Installation and Configuration Description of the GT Series Three Phase Ethe rnet Communications Kit - - - - - - - - - - 1 Interface Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

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    xii Ethernet.book Page xii Thursday, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM[...]

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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. The Ethernet Communications Kit is an option that is available for remote plant mo[...]

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    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 cutter or scissors to trim cable ties • Ratchet with 10mm socket or 10mm nutdriver De-Energize/Isolatio n Procedur e (Shutdown) Use the following proc[...]

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    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. Use the following procedur e to install the new E thernet Communications Kit: 1. In[...]

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    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. 7. Connect the blue cable (U1001 ) to the U1001 connector on the CCU boa[...]

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    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 . 3. Close the AC disconnec t. 4. Close the DC disconne[...]

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    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.book Page 6 Thurs day, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM[...]

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    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. ("Xan trex") and covers defects in wo rkmanship and materials in your G T Series Three Phase Ethernet Communi cations K[...]

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    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 product at point of sale to the end user; or • The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status; or[...]

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    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 PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, F AILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED SA VIN GS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOM IC LOSSES OF ANY KIND , EVEN IF XANTREX HAS BEEN ADVISED, OR [...]

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    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. If you are r eturning a product to a Xa ntr ex Authorized Service Cen[...]

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    Ethernet.book Page 5 Thurs day, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM[...]

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    Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 408 987 6030 (direct) 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA customerservice@xantrex.c om www.xantrex.com 153553 Revision A Printed in USA Ethernet.book Page 6 Thurs day, May 29, 2008 4:20 PM[...]