Adding Devices to the Network
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Applying Power to the Gateway
The Gateway gets its power from the Xanbus network through the
network cable. When applying power to the Gateway by connecting the
network cable, ensure that the Xanbus network itself has power. The
inverter or inverter/charger supplying power to the Xanbus network must
be operating.
If connecting the Gateway to a GT Inverter, ensure that the GT Inverter
DC/AC disconnect switch is in the ON position. The GT Inverter LCD
should be on.
If connecting the Gateway to an XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger, ensure that
the inverter/charger is operating. The Inverter Information Panel should
be illuminated.
To apply power to the Gateway:
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Plug the Xanbus network cable from the network into an Inverter port
on the Gateway.
After connecting the Gateway to the Xanbus network, the Gateway
performs a power-up test. The Inverter LED lights up green for 1 second,
the Modbus LED lights up yellow for 1 second, then the Inverter LED
lights up red 1 second. During normal operation the Inverter LED blinks
green and the Modbus LED blinks occasionally.
The Inverter LED blinks green if the Xanbus network is working
properly. It blinks yellow or red if there is a problem with the network.
The Modbus LED flashes when an external device requests data from the
Gateway.
Adding Devices to the Network
The Xanbus network is expandable. Before installing additional inverters
or other network devices, follow these guidelines.
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Close the Solar Monitor Widget if it is running. If the Widget detects
a device dropping off the network due to a disconnected network
cable, it issues an error message.
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Remove network power from the Gateway by unplugging the Xanbus
network cable from the Gateway.
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Do not apply power to the Gateway until the new network devices are
completely connected.
