Xantrex GT100E Manual

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Xantrex GT100E Manual

Owner’s Manual

GT100E Wireless

Modem Option

GT100E Wireless Modem

Option

Owner’s Manual

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one 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

GT100E Wireless Modem Option is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

GT100E Wireless Modem Option Owner’s Manual© November 2004 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”)

(a)MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

(b)ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision

November 2004 Revision A

Part Number

152524

Contact Information

Telephone:

1 800 670 0707

(toll free North America)

 

1 360 925 5097

(direct)

Fax:

1 800 994 7828

(toll free North America)

 

1 360 925 5143

(direct)

Email:

customerservice@xantrex.com

Web:

www.xantrex.com

About This Manual

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Manual is to provide explanations and

procedures for installing and configuring the GT100E Wireless Modem

Option.

Scope

The Manual provides safety guidelines, procedures for installing the GT100E Wireless Modem Option, as well as information about configuring the modem. It does not provide details about the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter. You need to consult the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter Installation Manual and GT100E Grid Tie Inverter Operation and Installation Manual for this information.

Audience

The Manual is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the GT100E Wireless Modem Option. Installers should be certified technicians or electricians.

Organization

This Manual is organized into three chapters:

Chapter 1, “Introduction”, Chapter 1 contains a description of the Wireless Modem and lists the specifications and requirements needed to use it.

Chapter 2, “Installation”, Chapter 2 contains procedures on how to deenergize the GT100E, remove the old telephone modem, install the new Wireless Modem and re-energize the GT100E.

Chapter 3, “Configuration”, Chapter 3 describes how to configure the Wireless Modem to establish communication with the GT100E and how to set-up fault notification via the Xantrex Solar GUI.

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About This Manual

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment.

Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

GSM - Global System for Mobile Communication

Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this Owner’s Manual for future reference.

1.Before installing and using the GT100E Wireless Modem Option, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the GT100E Wireless Modem Option, GT100E Grid Tie Inverter, and all appropriate sections of this manual.

2.Use only attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

3.To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not operate the GT100E Wireless Modem Option with damaged or substandard wiring.

4.Do not operate the GT100E Wireless Modem Option if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the GT100E Wireless Modem Option is damaged, see the Warranty section.

5.Do not disassemble the GT100E Wireless Modem Option. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the GT100E Wireless Modem Option yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.

6.To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and DC power from the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the GT100E Wireless Modem Option. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v

1 Introduction

Description of the Wireless Modem- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

Data Communication Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

Interface Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

GUI Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

2 Installation

Equipment Required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2

Isolation Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2

Removing the Telephone Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3

Installing the Wireless Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4

Turn-On Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7

3 Configuration

Configuring the Wireless Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2

Warranty and Return Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WA–1

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