Xantrex ICM User Guide

Inverter Control Module (ICM) Installation Guide

ICM

Installation Guide

Inverter Control Module

Installation Guide

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

Inverter Control Module 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

Inverter Control Module (ICM) Installation Guide © June 2003 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

June 2003 Revision

Part Number

975-0058-01-01

Contact Information

Telephone: [phone] (toll free in North America)

1-360-435-8826 (direct)

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.xantrex.com

About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and
procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the

Inverter Control Module (ICM).

Scope

The Guide provides safety guidelines and procedures for installing the

ICM.

Audience

The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install the ICM. Installers
should be certified technicians or electricians.

Organization

This Guide contains one chapter.

Chapter 1, “Installation” describes how to install the Inverter Control
Module (ICM).

Warranty and Product Information is provided at the end of the Guide.

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About This Guide

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

Note: These notes describe an important action item or an item that

you must pay attention to.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions 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:

you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning.

These notes describe things which are important for

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AC Alternating Current

ASC Authorized Service Center

DC Direct Current

ICM Inverter Control Module

RMA Return Material Authorization

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 section contains important safety and operating
instructions for Inverter Control Modules (ICM) used in
residential applications. Read and keep this Installation
Guide for future reference.

1. Before installing the ICM, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the ICM, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of
this guide.

2. Do not expose the ICM to rain, snow, or spray.

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

4. The remote ICM is an optional accessory designed to be permanently
connected to your inverter and is intended to be used in addition to
the one that originally comes with the inverter. Do not remove the
ICM that originally comes with the inverter.

5. Installations of this equipment should only be performed by skilled
personnel such as qualified electricians and Certified Renewable
Energy (RE) System Installers to ensure adherence to the local and
national electrical codes applicable in your application. For a list of
Xantrex Certified RE dealers, please visit our website at
www.XantrexREdealers.com.

6. Do not install the ICM if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way. If the unit is damaged, see the
Warranty section at the end of this guide.

7. Do not disassemble the ICM. See “How do you get service?” on

page WA–1 for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to

service the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.

8. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect the ICM from the
inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on
any circuits connected to the ICM.

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Important Safety Instructions

FCC information to the user

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Installation

Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2

Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2
Code Compliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–4
Installation Tools and Materials- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–4
Planning your Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–4
Installing the ICM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–5

The ICM Adapter Sleeve - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–5

ICM Mounting Bracket - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–6
Flush-Mount Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–7
Surface-Mount Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–11

Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–1
Return Material Authorization Policy- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–3
Out of Warranty Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–4
Information About Your System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–4

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