Xantrex Freedom SW 2000, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual SW Communications Adapter SWCA...

Page 2: ...uracy 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 t...

Page 3: ...ENCE LORS DE LA R ALISATION DE CES T CHES CAUTION This procedure is critical to the safe installation or operation of the unit Follow these instructions closely ATTENTION Cette proc dure est essentiel...

Page 4: ...m 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 Me...

Page 5: ...y Inc P N 973 0022 01 01 Rev A 04 2002 v 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...

Page 6: ...signments 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 o...

Page 7: ...0022 01 01 Rev A 04 2002 vii 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 T...

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Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...2 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 973 0022 01 01 Rev A 04 2002...

Page 11: ...ng cable and the other is for the remote control port Make sure you connect the SWCA to the correct port If a SW series remote control is being used it will have to be disconnected while the SWCA is i...

Page 12: ...itional Possible Requirements The modem at the inverter location might need to be DC powered if it is necessary to connect to the inverter during a fault condition where the inverter has shut off its...

Page 13: ...www mauisolarsoftware com NOTE Xantrex Technology Inc assumes no responsibility for the use or function of these advanced monitoring software programs INSTALLATION CONCERNS Multiple SWCAs If using mul...

Page 14: ...2 0 INSTALLATION 6 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 973 0022 01 01 Rev A 04 2002 Installation Concerns continued Figure 2 2 SWCAs in Multiple Inverter Installations...

Page 15: ...4 3 2 1 6 BLACK YELLOW RED GREEN GREEN RED YELLOW BLACK Depending on the Cable Installation Figure 2 2b Enlargement of Pin Assignments and Color Coding for 25 foot 4 conductor telephone standard Cabl...

Page 16: ...for up to eight SW series inverter chargers For other computer platforms See SECTION 3 0 OPERATION Use of the SWCA with Terminal Emulation Programs on page 9 To install the software insert the floppy...

Page 17: ...wn arrow keys do on the inverter The screen graphically displays which keys perform which functions Since the display mimics the inverter operation is very easy for anyone already familiar with the SW...

Page 18: ...indicators are displayed Any active LEDs are displayed by the label description of the LEDs function being shown If the LED is flashing on the inverter then the label description of the LED will also...

Page 19: ...r e t p a d a e h t e t i r w r e b m u n D I e h t g n i g n a h c r e t f A s r e t p a d a e h t f o e d i s t u o e h t n o r e b m u n D I w e n e h t f o n o i t a c i f i t n e d i r e t a l e...

Page 20: ...i L 1 A N I 1 C A 2 A N I 2 C A K B k l u B L F t a o l F R E r o r r E C O t n e r r u C r e v O Table 3 2 LED Control Indicator Definitions If no codes display it is because there are no LEDs on or...

Page 21: ...n i o P t e S r o e u l a v r e h g i h t n i o P t e S I u n e M F F O n O r e t r e v n I l e n a p l o r t n o c r e t r e v n i e h t n o n o t t u b D E R e h t s a e m a s G u n e M F F O n O r...

Page 22: ...fault ID number of all adapters If two adapters are connected to a PC with the same ID number you will not be able to communicate with either until the adapters have different ID numbers Refer to Tabl...

Page 23: ...he inverter SETUP MENU press ALT F8 together This feature is available for inverters with Rev 4 01 and higher software versions To leave the SETUP MENU press F7 which returns you to the SET INVERTER m...

Page 24: ...ter with a phone line available to make the connection The SW Communications Adapter SWCA supports use with terminal emulation programs Any computer that has available serial communications port and t...

Page 25: ...umber e g 435 8826 4 For connections to the SWCA with a cable select Direct to COM1 If you are using a port other than COM1 choose the com port you are using 5 For connections to the SWCA with a modem...

Page 26: ...Values You need to enter the following values for the COM port as shown in Figure 3 5 Bits per second 9600 BAUD Data bits 8 Parity No or None Stop Bits 1 Flow control Either setting NOTE These are th...

Page 27: ...2002 19 TESTING THE SWCA In order to test the SWCA it must be plugged it into an inverter that is powered up on batteries or a suitable power supply Press the number 1 If everything is correct the inv...

Page 28: ...3 0 OPERATION 20 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 973 0022 01 01 Rev A 04 2002...

Page 29: ...o i t c e n n o c e h t k c e h C 3 t r o p e t o m e r r e t p a d A A C W S e h t n o D E L e h t k c e h C 4 s r e t r e v n i e h t o t d e t c e n n o c n e h w s e t a n i m u l l i t i f I a d...

Page 30: ...4 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 973 0022 01 01 Rev A 04 2002...

Page 31: ...thout obligation to modify or upgrade those previously manufactured Defective products must be returned to Xantrex Technology Inc or its Authorized Service Center in the original packaging or equivale...

Page 32: ...te of purchase as well as information about the installation and use of the unit Record this information in Information About Your System on page A 3 of this guide RETURN MATERIAL PROCEDURE If you are...

Page 33: ...ase Date _____________________________________ Problem ___________________________________________ Include a telephone number where you can be reached during business hours and a complete return shipp...

Page 34: ...APPENDIX A PRODUCT SYSTEM INFORMATION A 4 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 973 0022 01 01 Rev A 04 2002 Notes...

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