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Series XC460/XC470
Digital display for the photovoltaic
Operating instructions
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Table of contents
1 Safety instructions 3
Important information ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Warning notice.................................................................................................................................................... 3
Intended use ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
Special safety precautions for installation .......................................................................................................... 3
Qualified staff...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Grounding ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Mounting and installation .................................................................................................................................... 5
Transport ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
Disposal .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Important information 6
Copyright ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Liability ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Accuracy of the display ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Important start-up instructions 7
4 Product description 8
5 Installation 10
Requirements to the installation site ................................................................................................................ 10
Installation material .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Mounting the unit .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Power supply connection ................................................................................................................................. 10
6 Data source connection 11
Power meter/inverter/data logger with S0 interface ......................................................................................... 11
Inverter/data logger with RS485 interface ........................................................................................................ 12
Inverter/data logger with RS232 interface ........................................................................................................ 13
Ethernet connection ......................................................................................................................................... 14
7 Start-up and configuration 15
Configuration of the display .............................................................................................................................. 15
Start-up and test ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Controls ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
8 Technical data 16
9 Service and Support 18
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Disregarding this warning notice leads to death or serious bodily harm.
Disregarding the warning notice can lead to death or serious bodily harm.
Disregarding the warning notice can lead to minor physical injuries or property damage.
Carefully seal the electrical equipment for safety reasons after commissioning.
1 Safety instructions
Important information
Read these operating instructions before starting the unit. They provide you with important information
on the use, safety and maintenance of the units. This helps you to protect yourself and prevent
damage to the unit.
During the lifetime of the unit keep the operating instructions in an accessible place at all times. Hand
over the operating instructions to any future owner of the unit. It is to be considered as part of the
product.
The manufacturer is not liable if the information in these operating instructions are not complied with.
Warning notice
Information intended to help you to avoid death, bodily harm or considerable damage to property is
highlighted by the warning triangle shown here; it is imperative that this information be properly
heeded.
Intended use
The unit is intended for use in photovoltaic systems. It may only be operated within the limit values
stipulated by the technical data.
During configuring, installing, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the unit, the applicable
standards and safety regulations have to be observed.
Trouble-free, safety operation of the unit requires proper transport, storage, installation, mounting and
careful operation and maintenance of the unit.
Special safety precautions for installation
Devices for indoor use have 16,5 mm wide connectors (upper figure):
Spread the connectors a bit to ensure a firm connection between the profiles. Check that the connectors are
pressed so tightly that extraction of the connectors without tools (lever) is not possible. The key to seal the unit
is included in the mounting kit.
Devices for outdoor use have 25 mm wide connectors (lower figure):
The connectors must be secured with the enclosed screws.
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If the connectors once should solve themselves
too easy, then spread them a little bit with a slot
screwdriver.
Qualified staff
The operating instructions are intended for trained professional electricians, familiar with the safety
standards of electrical technology and industrial electronics.
Components inside the unit are voltage-carrying during operation. For this reason mounting and
maintenance work may only be performed by professionally trained personnel while observing the
corresponding safety regulations.
For safety reasons and due to the required compliance with the documented unit properties the repair
and replacement of components and modules may only be carried out by the manufacturer or an
authorized specialized company.
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Grounding
The unit is equipped with a metal housing. It complies with safety class I and requires a protective
earth connection. The connecting cable for the operating voltage must contain a protective earth wire
of a sufficient cross section (DIN VDE 0106 part 1, DIN VDE 0411 part 1).
The unit has no power switch. It is in operation immediately after applying operating voltage.
Mounting and installation
The attachment options for the units were conceived in such a way as to ensure safe, reliable
mounting. The user must ensure that the used fixing material guarantees, under the given surrounding
conditions, a secure mounting.
When installing and commissioning please note the appropriate national and regional regulations.
Transport
The unit must be transported clean and dry in the original packing. The transport temperature must be
between –40 °C and +70 °C. Temperature fluctuations of more than 20 °C per hour are nonpermissible.
Disposal
The unit is made of low-emission materials and is therefore recyclable. For an environmentally safe
recycling contact a certified waste management enterprise. Units or parts which are no longer needed
are to be disposed of in accordance with the regulations in effect in your country.
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2 Important information
Copyright
This documentation is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
No part of this documentation may be translated without written permission by Siebert
Industrieelektronik GmbH. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form by print,
photocopy or other methods, or processed by using electronic systems, duplicated or disseminated.
Siebert®, LRD® and XC-Board® are registered trade marks of Siebert Industrieelektronik GmbH. As far
as other product names or company names are mentioned in this documentation they may be trade
marks or trade names of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
This documentation has been prepared with utmost care. For any mistakes we can not accept any
liability. Corrections, improvement suggestions, criticism and suggestions are welcome. Please write
to: editing@siebert-solar.com
Liability
Availability and technical specifications of the product are subject to change. The data specified is
indicated solely for product description. They are not intended to be guaranteed in a legal sense.
Cleaning
For the care of the front panel use a scratch-free cloth. Do not push in the front pane during cleaning.
The unit must not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
Accuracy of the display
If the digital display is connected to a data output unit (inverter, data logger, etc.) via its data interface
(RS232, RS485 or Ethernet) it is purely an information output unit. It displays the data received via the
data interface in readable digits. For the accuracy of information displayed, however, the data output
unit is responsible. For problems or faulty display the data output unit has to be checked and to
observe its operating instructions.
For problems or damages which are caused by changes of the data output unit (p. e. modified protocol
structure, or modified product characteristics) no liability is assumed.
These operating instructions do not replace the operating instructions of the data output unit.
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