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© 2001 Xantrex Technology Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

P/N  975-0013-01-01 Rev B  10/01

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About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc., is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products

from 50-watt mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and
backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems.  Xantrex products include inverters,
battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and
distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc.

Notice of Copyright

Stacking Interface Cable Installation Guide © October 2001 Xantrex International.  All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy 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 the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of

the unit are beyond the control of Xantrex Technology Inc., the company does not assume responsibility and
expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or any way connected with such installation,
operation, use, or maintenance.

Due to continual improvement through product updates, photographs and/or illustrations used in this manual

may not 

exactly match your unit.  Xantrex Technology Inc., reserves the right to update this product without notice or

releasing an updated manual when 

fit, form or function are not affected.

Date and Revision

October 2001, Revision B

Part Number

975-0013-01-01

975-0013-01-01

975-0013-01-01

975-0013-01-01

975-0013-01-01

Contact Information

Web:

www.xantrex.com

Email:

drc@xantrex.com

Phone:

360/435.8826

Fax:

360/435.2229

Summary of Contents for SWI - INSTALLATION REV B

Page 1: ...Stacking Interface C SWI Stacking Interface C SWI Stacking Interface C SWI Stacking Interface C SWI Stacking Interface Cable able able able able for SW and PS Series Inverters for SW and PS Series Inv...

Page 2: ...is guide Xantrex International assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Note as well that specifications and product functionality may change without notice Since the use of this manual and t...

Page 3: ...Cette d claration est importante Suivre les instructions de pr s All electrical work must be done in accordance with local national and or international electrical codes Before installing or using thi...

Page 4: ...ent the possible buildup of explosive gasses If the batteries are installed inside an enclosure vent its highest point to the outdoors When installing batteries allow at least 1 inch of air space betw...

Page 5: ...ack DC Wiring two disconnect devices 10 Wiring with a Conduit Box 11 Battery Connections for Stacked Inverters 11 Series Stacking AC Wiring 13 Input Wiring SW Series Figure 2 7 13 Utility Input 13 Gen...

Page 6: ...of the utility grid or 120 240 VAC generator with L1 connected to the input of one inverter and L2 connected to the corresponding input of the other inverter i e AC1 of both inverters Stacking is als...

Page 7: ...2001 Xantrex Technology Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0013 01 01 Rev B 10 01 2 1 0 INTRODUCTION Notes...

Page 8: ...ently of each other however their output is phase locked and synchronized 180 degrees out of phase Both units can independently charge the batteries or provide battery backup power during a utility ou...

Page 9: ...L I N E I T E M R E S E T T O F A C T O R Y D E F A U L T S C O N T R O L P A N E L S E T P O I N T S H E A D I N G S M E N U G E N M E N U O N O F F M E N U Power Conversion Center TRACE ENGINEERING...

Page 10: ...vice connect the units and batteries as follows Tie the inverter s negative terminals together using an appropriate length of cable sized to fit Connect one of the inverter s negative terminals to the...

Page 11: ...s to the DC disconnect Connect a short cable from the DC disconnect to the positive terminal of the battery bank Connect a cable from the L2 inverter s positive terminal to the DC disconnect Connect a...

Page 12: ...tery bank must be used for both inverters To ensure even charging of the batteries each inverter must be connected to both strings i e positive cable to string 2 and negative cable to string 1 for inv...

Page 13: ...both inverters To ensure even charging of the batteries each inverter must be connected to both strings i e positive cable to string 2 and negative cable to string 1 for inverter L1 and positive cable...

Page 14: ...inal to the GROUND terminal in the L2 inverter Connect a wire from the neutral bus in the main service panel to the NEUTRAL IN terminal in the L1 inverter Connect a second wire to the NEUTRAL OUT term...

Page 15: ...2 AC HOT IN 1 AC HOT OUT NEUTRAL OUT NEUTRAL IN 2 NEUTRAL IN 1 AC HOT IN 2 AC HOT IN 1 Chassis AC GROUND Terminal SW INVERTER 1 L1 SW INVERTER 2 L2 Chassis AC GROUND Terminal NEUTRAL To Generator Gro...

Page 16: ...OUT terminal and route this wire to the L2 inverter s NEUTRAL IN terminal Keep this wire as short as possible Connect a wire from the main service panel s hot L1 line to the L1 inverter s AC HOT INPUT...

Page 17: ...e Gas Heat Fan Garage Doors Series Stacking continued Output Wiring SW Series The output of each inverter provides 120 VAC The voltage between the HOT outputs from the L1 and L2 inverter is 240 VAC Co...

Page 18: ...wire from the HOT 120 VAC output from the L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 inverter to the L2 terminal in the sub panel WARNING ENSURE THE ONLY NEUTRAL GROUND BOND IS IN THE UTILITY SERVICE PANEL REMOVE ANY BONDING FR...

Page 19: ...te the necessary neutral return line for the inverters and half the voltage for each inverter to 120 VAC The output of the inverter supplies both 120 and 240 VAC to the loads A Trace Series Stacking c...

Page 20: ...ub panel 3 Use an AC voltmeter and measure the voltage between the L1 terminal and neutral bus in the sub panel This voltage should be 120 VAC 3 4 Measure the voltage between the L2 terminal and neutr...

Page 21: ...ime To start an Equalize charge manually or automatically set both inverters to EQ accessible by pressing the green GEN MENU button on the SWRC This allows both inverters to charge at the equalize vol...

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