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Sine W ave Plus A C Conduit Box ( A CCB ) Owner’ s Guide Owner’ s Guide A CCB[...]

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Sine Wave Plus AC Conduit Box ( ACCB ) Installation Guide[...]

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975-0046-01-01 iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanat ions and procedures for installing and operating the Sine W a ve Plus AC Conduit Box ( ACCB ). Scope The Sine W ave Plus AC Conduit Box ( ACCB ) Installation Guide provides safety gu idelines and procedures for inst alling and operatin g the AC[...]

About T his Guide iv 975-0046-01-01 Conventions Used The following conv entions are used in this guid e. Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information Y ou can find more inform ation about Xantrex T ech nology 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 personal inj[...]

975-0046-01-01 v Important Safety Instructions 1. Before installing the ACCB , read all instruc tions and cautionary markings on the ACCB and all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expo se the ACCB to rain, snow , or spray . T o reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or o bstruct the ventilation opening s. Do not install the ACCB in a [...]

Important Safety Instructions vi 975-0046-01-01 Explosive gas precautions 1. W orking in the vicinity of lead-aci d batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation . Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing the ACCB . 2. T o reduce the risk of battery expl osion, fo[...]

975-0046-01-01 vii Important Safety Instructions 1 Installation Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–3 Bypass Switch Assembly - - - - - - - [...]

Contents viii 975-0046-01-01 2 Operating the ACCB The Bypass Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Operating the Bypass Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Normal Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -[...]

975-0046-01-01 ix Figure 1-1 AC Conduit Box, Front View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 Figure 1-2 ACCB Dimensions (not to scale) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-3 Safety Plate SP-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Fi[...]

F igures x 975-0046-01-01 Figure 1-27 Groun d Connections for an On-G rid Application with an AC Distribution Panel (sub panel) and a Ge nerator Discon nect Breaker in the ACCB - - - - 1–31 Figure 1-28 Neutral Connections for an On-g rid Application with an AC Distribution Panel and internal Generator Disconnect Breaker in the ACCB - - - - - - - [...]

1 Installation Chapter 1, “Installation” provides installation and wiring instructions for the Sine W ave Plus AC Conduit Box ( ACCB ). The following topics are covered in this chapter . F or this topic: See: “Introduction” page 1–2 “Specificati ons” page 1–3 “Bypass Switch Assembly” page 1–4 “Code Compliance” page 1–5 ?[...]

Installation 1–2 975-0046-01-01 Introduction The ACCB connects to the AC side of a Sine W ave Plus inverter and accepts AC conduit runs. It protects the cable conne ctions to the inverter and provides an inverter bypass (for a single AC source) and AC disconnect breakers. Additional circuit breakers may be added to the ACCB . Use Square D, T y pe[...]

Specifications 975-0046-01-01 1–3 Specifications Dimensions 15 1/8" (H) x 10 3/4" (W) x 8 7/8" (D) (384 mm x 273 mm x 225 mm) We i g h t 12 pounds (5 kg) Shipping W eig ht 15 pounds (7 kg) Operating V oltage 120 V ac Breakers: Bypass 60 Amp (SPST) Inverter Input/Out put 60 Amp (DPST) Operating T emperature -10 to 60 °C (14 to 140 [...]

Installation 1–4 975-0046-01-01 Bypass Switch Assembly The bypass switch assembly in the ACCB is designed for 120 V ac applications and comes with two 60 -amp 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 time. The bypass switch allows the generator [...]

Code Compliance 975-0046-01-01 1–5 Code Compliance Governing installatio n codes vary depending on the location and type o f installation. Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes. Installations of this equipmen t should only be performed by skilled personnel such as qualified electric ians and Certified Renewable Ener g[...]

Installation 1–6 975-0046-01-01 W iring Scenarios W iring scenarios will depend upon the configuration of the overall system (i.e., Off Grid or On Grid). Pre-installation and mounting instructions apply to all configurations. Follow the instructions from page 1–7 to page 1–17 for all installations. After the pre-installation procedures have b[...]

Pre-ins tallation 975-0046-01-01 1–7 Pre-installation Location Be sure to allow sufficient space for the ACCB to be mounted directly adjacent to the inverter ’ s AC side. Also consider the additional weight and ventilation space requirements of the ACCB . V entilation Requirements Minimum clearance fo r ventilation around ACCB must be at least [...]

Installation 1–8 975-0046-01-01 Knockout Pr eparati on Knockout preparation sh ould be done before mounting either the inverter or the ACCB . 1. Remove the appropriate knockouts from the AC side of the inverter , for cabling from the ACCB terminal block to the inverter terminal block. See Figure 1-5 for the size and locations of the knockouts o n[...]

Pre-ins tallation 975-0046-01-01 1–9 Accessory Cable Slots T wo slots on the t op and bottom of the ACCB base are provided to route the cables for the Inverter Stacking Ca ble - Series (ISC-S) and the remote Inverter Control Module (ICM) if u sed. These slots are covered by small hole plugs if these accessories are not used. If your configuration[...]

Installation 1–10 975-0046-01-01 Figure 1-7 ACCB Knock out Locations See below for locati on of knockouts on vented end. Vented End Knockouts 3/4" and 1" (19 mm and 25 mm) Dual Knockouts (x2) Slots for optional ISC-S and ICM cables 1/2" and 3/4" (13mm and 19 mm) Dual Knockout 3/4" and 1" (19 mm and 25 mm) Dual Knocko[...]

Pre-ins tallation 975-0046-01-01 1–11 Removing and Replacing the A CCB Cover Remove the top cover to install additio nal breakers and to connect the AC wiring of the inverter to the ACCB . See Figure 1-8 for the locations of screws and cover tabs. To r e m o v e t h e ACCB cover: 1. Remove the three #12 Phillips screws and lock washers from the f[...]

Installation 1–12 975-0046-01-01 Figure 1-8 ACCB Cover Removal Remove these #12 Phillips screws and lock washers from the front of the chassis. When replaced, torque to 2 6-28 in-lbs. Remove these #8 Phillips he ad, Sems screws and washers from the top and bottom of the chassis. When replaced, torque to 19-21 in-lbs. Knockout panels for additio n[...]

Pre-ins tallation 975-0046-01-01 1–13 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 in the space to the le ft of the in verter bypass and AC disconnect breakers. T o install additional Square-D, T ype [...]

Installation 1–14 975-0046-01-01 Mounting the A CCB to the Inverter T o install the ACCB on the inverter: 1. Mount the inverter into place, e ither wall-mounted or shelf-mounted, and secure with appropriate lag bolts. See the Sine W ave Plus Inverter/Charger Owner ’ s Manual for specific mounting instructions for the inverter . 2. Line up the A[...]

Pre-Wiring Preparation 975-0046-01-01 1–15 Pre-W iring Prepar ation The ACCB is pre-wired at the factory and ready for connection to the Sine W ave Plus Inverter/Charger . The factory-installed wires are labeled to assist with the installation procedure. Accessing the T erminal Blocks Consult the Sine W ave Plus Inverter/Charger Owner ’ s Manua[...]

Installation 1–16 975-0046-01-01 The distribution blocks in the A CCB AC terminal block accept the following gauge wires. • The 1:1 distribution blocks accept #2/0 - 14 A WG . • The 1:4 distribution blo cks accept #2/0 - 14 A WG on the single terminal and #4-14 A WG on the quad terminals. The ground bar in the ACCB accepts #4 to 14 A WG wires[...]

Pre-Wiring Preparation 975-0046-01-01 1–17 Figure 1-12 ACCB Internal Components and F actory-installed Wiring Figure 1-13 ACC B A C T e rminal Blo ck F o r Customer-installed Wiring Ground Bar DIN Rail Factory-installed Ground Wire Factory-in stalled Hot IN Wire (labeled TO INV - AC1 GRID OR AC2 GEN ) Factory-installed NEUTRAL Wire (labeled TO IN[...]

Installation 1–18 975-0046-01-01 W iring for Off-Grid Applications Using an A C Distribution P anel and an External Gener ator Disconnect The following diag ram show s the complete wiring diagram for wiring the ACCB and Sine W ave Plus Inverter inputs and outputs in an of f-grid application using an AC distribution panel for the outputs and a 120[...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications Using an AC Distribution P anel and an External Generator Disconnect 975-0046-01-01 1–19 T o make the ground connections: 1. Prepare the primary syst em ground and connect it to the ground bar in the main AC distribution panel. See the Sin e W ave Plus Inverter/ Charger Owner’ s Manual for info rmation regarding[...]

Installation 1–20 975-0046-01-01 T o make the neutral connections : 1. Create only one neutral-to-ground bo nd in the system. In this case, it would be in the main AC di stribution panel. 2. Connect the neutral (white) wi re from neutral bar in the AC distribution panel to one of the neutral terminals in the ACCB . 3. Connect the factory-installe[...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications Using an AC Distribution P anel and an External Generator Disconnect 975-0046-01-01 1–21 T o make the hot connections: 1. Connect the factory-installed hot (b lack) wire from the Inverter Input Breaker in the ACCB to the AC2 GEN terminal in the inverter . 2. Connect the factory-installed hot wire (black) from the [...]

Installation 1–22 975-0046-01-01 W iring for Off-Grid Applications using an A C Distribution P anel and an Internal Gener ator Disconnect The following diag ram show s the complete wiring diagram for wiring the ACCB and Sine W ave Plus Inverter inputs and outputs in an of f-grid application using an AC distribution panel for the outputs and a 120[...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications using an AC Distribution P anel and an Internal Generator Disconnect 975-0046-01-01 1–23 T o make the ground connections: 1. Prepare the primary syst em ground and connect it to the ground bar in the main AC distribution panel. See the Sin e W ave Plus Inverter/ Charger Owner’ s Manual for info rmation regarding[...]

Installation 1–24 975-0046-01-01 T o make the neutral connections : 1. Create only one neutral-to-ground bo nd in the system. In this case, it would be in the main AC di stribution panel. 2. Connect the neutral (white) wire from the neutral bar in the AC distirbution palen to one of the neutral terminals in the ACCB . 3. Connect the factory-insta[...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications using an AC Distribution P anel and an Internal Generator Disconnect 975-0046-01-01 1–25 T o make the hot connections: 1. Connect the factory-installed hot (b lack) wire from the Inverter Input Breaker in the ACCB to the AC2 GEN terminal in the inverter . 2. Connect the factory-installed hot wire (black) from the [...]

Installation 1–26 975-0046-01-01 W iring for Off-Grid Applications Using Additional Circuit Break er s in the A CCB Only The following diag ram show s the complete wiring diagram for wiring the ACCB and Sine W ave Plus Inverter inputs and outputs in an of f-grid application using additiona l circuit breakers in the ACCB for the outputs and a 120 [...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications Using Additional Circuit Break ers in the A CCB Only 975-0046-01-01 1–27 T o make the ground connections: 1. Prepare the primary system ground and, routing it through one of the knockouts prepared in the ACCB , connect it to the ground bar in the ACCB . See the Sine W ave Plus Inve rt er/Charger Owner ’ s Manual[...]

Installation 1–28 975-0046-01-01 T o make the neutral connections : 1. Create only one neutral-to-ground bo nd in the system. In this case, it would be in the ACCB . 2. Connect the factory-installed neutral wire (white) in the ACCB to the NEU2 terminal in the inverter . 3. Connect the neutral (white) wire from the generator (or generator disconne[...]

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications Using Additional Circuit Break ers in the A CCB Only 975-0046-01-01 1–29 T o make the hot connections: 1. Connect the factory-installed hot (b lack) wire from the Inverter Input Breaker in the ACCB to the AC2 GEN terminal in the inverter 2. Connect the factory-installed hot wire (black) from the Inverter Output Br[...]

Installation 1–30 975-0046-01-01 W iring for On-Grid Applications Using an A C Distribution P anel and an Internal Gener ator Disconnect Br eaker The following diag ram show s the complete wiring diagram for wiring the ACCB and Sine W ave Plus Inverter inpu ts and outputs in an on-grid application using an AC distribution panel for the outputs an[...]

Wiring for On-Grid Applications Using an AC Distribution P anel 975-0046-01-01 1–31 T o make the ground connections: 1. Prepare the primary syst em ground and connect it to the ground bar in the main AC distribution panel. See the Sin e W ave Plus Inverter/ Charger Owner’ s Manual for info rmation regarding preparing the primary system ground. [...]

Installation 1–32 975-0046-01-01 T o make the neutral connections : 1. Ensure there is only one neutral-to-ground bond in the system. In this case, it would be in the main AC distribution panel. 2. Connect the neutral (white) wire fro m the neutral bar in the main AC distribution panel to one of the neutral terminals in the ACCB . 3. Connect a ne[...]

Wiring for On-Grid Applications Using an AC Distribution P anel 975-0046-01-01 1–33 T o make the hot connections: 1. Connect the factory-installed hot (b lack) wire from the Inverter Input Breaker in the ACCB to the AC1 GRID terminal in the inverter 2. Connect the factory-installed hot wire (black) from the Inverter Output Breaker in the ACCB to [...]

Installation 1–34 975-0046-01-01 W iring for On-Grid Applications Using Additional Circuit Break er s in the A CCB Only The following diag ram show s the complete wiring diagram for wiring the ACCB and Sine W ave Plus Inverter inpu ts and outputs in an on-grid application using an AC distribution panel for the outputs and a 120 V ac generator for[...]

Wiring for On-Grid Applications Using Additional Circuit Break ers in the A CCB Only 975-0046-01-01 1–35 T o make the ground connections: 1. Prepare the primary syst em ground and connect it to the ground bar in the main AC distribution panel. See the Sin e W ave Plus Inverter/ Charger Owner’ s Manual for info rmation regarding preparing the pr[...]

Installation 1–36 975-0046-01-01 T o make the neutral connections : 1. Ensure there is only one neutral-to-ground bond in the system. In this case, it would be in the main AC distribution panel. 2. Connect the neutral (white) wire fro m the neutral bar in the main AC distribution panel to one of the neutral terminals in the ACCB . 3. Connect the [...]

Wiring for On-Grid Applications Using Additional Circuit Break ers in the A CCB Only 975-0046-01-01 1–37 T o make the hot connections: 1. Connect the factory-installed hot (b lack) wire from the Inverter Input Breaker in the ACCB to the AC1 GRID terminal in the inverter 2. Connect the factory-installed hot wire (black) from the Inverter Output Br[...]

Installation 1–38 975-0046-01-01 Additional Accessory W iring If you have any of the following accessories connected (or to be connected) to your inverter , then you will also need to pass their connecting cable s through the ACCB to the AC side of the inverter: • Generator Start Module (GSM) fo r automatic generator control • Auxiliary Load [...]

Wiring for Dual Inverter Configurations 975-0046-01-01 1–39 W iring for Dual Inverter Configurations Series stacked Sine W ave Plus inverters with ACCB s installed are wired essentially the same as single invert ers, with the following dif ferences. Installing the ISC-S Cable The ISC-S cable must be run through one of the ISC-S/ICM cable slots pr[...]

Installation 1–40 975-0046-01-01 Installing the Safety Plate The purpose of the Safety Plate (SP-1) is to prevent accidental contact with any live circuits or wires with in the AC Conduit Box. The Safety Plate only needs to be inst alled in the event that the Sine W ave Plus is removed. The Safety Plate (SP-1) co vers the open end of AC Con duit [...]

Installing the Safety Plate 975-0046-01-01 1–41 Figure 1-36 Installing the Safety Plate SP-1 on the A CCB A C C o n d u i t B o x A C C o n d u i t B o x Replace the #8 Sems screw from the bottom of the chassis. Replace the #8 Sems screw from the top of the chassis. Safety Plate Top Cover Ensure the top cover tabs protrude through the cover tab s[...]

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2 Oper ating the AC C B Chapter 2, “Operating the ACCB” describes the different modes and operation of the Bypass Switch on the ACCB . The following topics are covered in this chapter . F or this topic: See: “The Bypass Swit ch” page 2–2 “Operating the Bypass Switch” page 2–2 “Dual Inverters: 240 V ac Loads” page 2–4[...]

Operating the ACCB 2–2 975-0046-01-01 The Bypass Switch During normal operation ( Figure 2-2 on page 2–3 ), AC power passes from the external AC source (generator or grid) through the inverter to the AC loads. The inverter monitors th e incoming power and can keep the batteries charged. When external sources of AC power are not available, the i[...]

Operating the Bypass Switch 975-0046-01-01 2–3 Normal Operation Inverter AC power passes through the inverter to the load ( Figure 2-2 ). In this configuration, power passes th rough the inverter to the connected load. When external AC power is no t available, power from the external DC source is used by the in verter to power the AC loads. ‘ B[...]

Operating the ACCB 2–4 975-0046-01-01 A C Input/Output Off No power to the load or charger ( Figu re 2-4 ). In this configuration, po wer from both the external sources of AC and the inverter is removed from the loads. Th is allows the inverter , the connected loads, or any other installe d equipment beyond the ACCB to be serviced. ‘ Dual Inver[...]

975-0046-01-01 WA–1 W arranty and Pr oduct Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provid ed by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workma nship and materials in your Sine W ave Plus AC Conduit Box . This warranty lasts for a W arranty Period of two (2) years from the [...]

W arranty and Product Information WA–2 975-0046-01-01 Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following fo rms: • The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user , or • The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt show ing original equipment manu facturer (OEM) status, or • The dated [...]

Return Material Authorization P olicy 975-0046-01-01 WA–3 W arning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product manual fo r limitations o n uses of the product. SPECIFICALL Y , PLEASE N OTE THA T THE SINE W AVE PLUS AC CONDUIT BOX SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPOR T SYSTEMS OR OT HER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMIT[...]

W arranty and Product Information WA–4 975-0046-01-01 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for y our Sine W ave Plus AC Conduit Box has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect install ation, if other conditions o f th e warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your inverter may be servi[...]

A abbreviations and acronyms iv AC conduit box (ACCB) introduction 1–2 specifications 1–3 AC load breakers 1–13 AC wiring for dual inverters 1–39 additional accessory wiring 1–38 additional breakers in th e ACCB 1–13 Auxiliary Load Module (A LM), wiring for 1–38 B breakers 1–3 DIN-rail 1–13 owner -installed 1–13 bypass switch 1?[...]

Index IX–2 975-0046-01-01 R return material auth orization (RMA) policy WA–3 return procedure under warranty WA–3 RMA number WA–4 S safety instructions v–vi Safety Plate (SP-1) 1–40 series stacked inverters, see dual inverters specifications for the ACCB 1–3 T telephone number for Custom er Service WA–1 tools required for installati[...]

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