Xantrex Freedom SW 2000, Owner'S Manual

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©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc.

P/N 973-0022-01-01  Rev A   04/2002

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