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GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 5 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMInstallationCall your dealer or visit www.xantrex.com to purchasecables and other network components.Table 1-1 Network Components and Part NumbersNetwork ComponentPart NumberNetwork termination — Male (2 per pack)809-0901Network cable 3 ft. (0.9 m)809-0935Network cable 5 feet (1.5 m)809-0936Network cable 7 feet (2.0 m)809-0937Network cable 10 feet (3.0 m)809-0938Network cable 14 feet (4.3 m)809-0939Network cable 25 feet (7.6 m)809-0940Network cable 50 feet (15.2 m)809-0941Network cable 75 feet (22.9 m)809-0942Network cableMale network terminatorFigure 1-1 Network componentsGuidelines for Routing the Network CablesWARNING: Shock hazard:Do not route the network cables in the same conduit or panel as theAC and DC power cabling.To ensure maximum performance of your network, followthese guidelines when routing the network cables. Route thecables before installing Xanbus-enabled devices.975-0269-01-015

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 6 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s Guide Route the cables away from sharp edges that mightdamage the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable—no less than a 4 inch (10 cm) radius.Allow for some slack in the cable tension.Keep the alignment of wire pairs inside the sheath asstraight as possible.Allow separation between data and power cables (datacables should only cross a power cable at right angles).Do not staple the cable with metal cable staples. Use theappropriate hardware fasteners to avoid damage to thecable.In a multiple-inverter installation, the Grid Tie Solar InverterMonitor must connect to the nearest GT Inverter. The maleterminator or power supply must connect to the final GTInverter in the networked chain (see Figure 2). For moreinformation about installing a multiple-inverter network, see“Communications Wiring for Multiple Inverters” in theXantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Owner’s Manual.CAUTION: Unpredictable device behaviorDo not connect one end of the network to the other to make a ringor loop.Power Supply RequirementsWARNING: Fire hazardUse only the network power supply recommended by Xantrex forthe GT Inverter and Grid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor.The Grid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor requires network powerfrom the GT Inverter to operate. The network power supply isbuilt into some GT Inverter models.GT Inverters with FGA number 864-0001 do not have a builtin power supply (the FGA number is located on the label onthe top of the inverter). To use a monitor with those inverters,you will need to purchase and install a separate power supply.6975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 7 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMInstallationThe power supply is installed inside the GT Inverter’s wiringbox. Order part number 864-0205 (power supply andinstallation instructions) from www.xantrex.com/outletstore.Choosing a LocationChoose a location that is easily accessible. The monitorshould be mounted where you can have unobstructed accessto the screen and buttons.The location should be indoors, dry, and free from corrosiveor explosive fumes.WARNING: Explosion hazardThe monitor is not Ignition Protected. Do not install in areasrequiring Ignition-Protected equipment, such as areas containinggasoline engines, tanks, or fuel-line fittings.Mounting the MonitorWARNING: Shock hazardBefore making an opening in a wall or panel, ensure there is nowiring or other obstruction within the wall.Important: Allow at least 2 ¼ inches (57 mm) of space behindthe wall to accommodate the depth of the unit and allow room forthe network cables to bend.To mount the monitor:1. Using a jigsaw and the supplied template sticker as aguide, cut out the hole for the mounting plate. Themounting plate fastens to walls up to 3/4 inch (19 mm)thick.2. Route the network cable from the GT Inverter inside thewall and through the opening.975-0269-01-017

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 8 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s Guide3. Insert the mounting plate with the two tabs in a verticalposition into the hole (see Figure 2).Tabs in vertical positionFigure 2 Inserting the Mounting Plate4. Secure the mounting plate by tightening the two screwsto rotate the tabs to the horizontal position (see Figure 3)and pull the tabs tight against the inner surface of thewall. Be careful not to overtighten the screws anddamage the wall.Rotate tabs tohorizontal positionFigure 3 Securing the Mounting Plate8975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 9 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMInstallationCAUTION: Equipment damageConnect the monitor only to a Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter.:Although the cabling and connectors used in this network systemare the same as Ethernet connectors, this network is not anEthernet system. Equipment damage may result from attemptingto connect these two different systems.5. Connect one network cable and a network terminator tothe network inputs on the monitor.Important: To ensure communication signal quality, thenetwork must be terminated at the monitor with a maleterminator, and at the GT Inverter with a male terminator orseparate power supply (if required).6. Place the unit into the mounting plate and secure it withthe four #6 screws supplied.Figure 4 Securing the Monitor7. Peel off the protective plastic coating covering the screenand indicator lights.975-0269-01-019

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 10 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s GuideConnecting the Monitor to the InverterThe GT Inverter is equipped with two network inputs that areaccessible from inside the wiring box. See Figure 5.RJ11 ports(not used)RJ45Xanbus portsRS-232 port (used to connecta PC to use GT-View)Male network terminatorDC/ACDisconnect switchFigure 5 Xanbus RJ45 Ports in the GT Inverter Wiring BoxWARNING: Shock hazardBefore opening the GT Inverter wiring/disconnect box, turn OFFthe breaker switches connected to the GT Inverter AC output, andturn the DC/AC Disconnect switch to the OFF position. Hazardousvoltage will still be present on the DC input (PV) terminals locatedunder the clear plastic insulation barrier. Do not remove theinsulation barrier during this procedure.To connect the monitor to the GT Inverter:1. Remove the two screws along the bottom edge of thewiring/disconnect box cover and lift off the wiring/disconnect box cover from the GT Inverter.2. Remove the plug from a side conduit hole and install acable bushing or clamp.10975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 11 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMInstallation3. Pass the network cable from the Grid Tie Solar InverterMonitor through the cable bushing or clamp and into theGT Inverter wiring/disconnect box.Inside the wiring box, ensure the network cable runshorizontally along the flat-bottomed channel formedwhen the insulation barrier is in place. The cable shouldrun on top of the insulation barrier and out the sideconduit hole, avoiding any contact with the AC and DCwiring.4. Connect the network cable to any RJ45 port in theinverter.5. Secure the cable bushing or clamp so that no water ordebris can enter the wiring/disconnect box.6. If no separate network power supply is needed, insert amale network terminator into the empty RJ45 port in theinverter.If necessary, install the power supply according to theinstructions provided with the power supply.7. Replace the wiring/disconnect box cover.8. Turn the DC/AC Disconnect switch on the inverter to theON position, and turn the breaker switches in the mainutility service panel on.975-0269-01-0111

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 12 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s GuideMenu MapThis menu map provides an overview of the screens andmenus you can view on the Grid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor.Power UpSystem OutputExitDisplays when onlineEnterMonitor SettingsEnterSystem TotalsDisplays when offlineExitExitSystem HarvestSelect Day/Month/YearExitDevice ListSelect inverter to viewFigure 6 Grid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Menus12975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 13 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMSetting Up the Grid Tie Solar Inverter MonitorSetting Up the Grid Tie Solar InverterMonitorThe Monitor Settings screen contains options for changingthe appearance of the display and configuring the informationdisplayed on the Home screens.If you have more than one monitor installed, changingsettings on one remote affects that remote only (except forchanges to the time setting, which are reflected on allremotes). To ensure multiple remotes are configuredidentically, you must change settings for each individualremote.[11:20AM][Nov 14,05][ 0.15/kW][No]Figure 7 Monitor Settings ScreenTo use the Monitor Settings Screen:1. On the Home screen, press Enter.The Monitor Settings screen appears.2. Press the down or up arrow button to highlight thedesired setting to change.3. Press Enter to highlight the adjustable value.4. Press the down or up arrow button to change theadjustable value.5. Press Enter to select the value.6. Press Exit to return to the Home screen.975-0269-01-0113

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 14 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s GuideTable 2 Monitor Settings Menu OptionsMenuitemDescriptionValuesDefaultSet TimeSets the time of day (necessary foraccurate System Harvest data).hh:mmn/aSet DateSets the dateMmm DD, YYn/aEnergyCostSets the energy cost in dollars andcents per kilowatt for your area(necessary for accurate saveddata). xx.xx (steps of1 cent. Holdingarrow buttonincreases valueby 10 cents.) 0.15ClearHistoryClears the daily, monthly andyearly System Harvest logs.Yes/NoNo12/24 Hour Configures the monitor to use a12-hour clock or 24-clock.12hr, 24hr12hrBrightnessAdjusts the brightness of thebacklight.20% to 100%(steps of 10%)60%ContrastAdjusts the contrast of the displayto suit viewing angle and enhancevisibility.0% to 100%(steps of 5%)60%LightTimerAdjusts the length of time theback light remains on after the lastbutton press or after the back lightbutton is pressed.0 to 60 mins2 minsButtonBeepEnables buttons to beep whenpressed. This feature can be auseful aid to confirming buttonpresses.On, OffOff14975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 15 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMMonitoring Your Power SystemMonitoring Your Power SystemMonitoring the power system with the Grid Tie Solar InverterMonitor is usually done using one of two Home screens. TheHome screen changes according to GT Inverter operation.When the GT Inverter is getting sufficient power from the PVarray (the Online light is on), the remote displays the SystemOutput screen. When the GT Inverter is not online, the remotedisplays the System Totals screen.The monitor takes readings from the GT Inverter every twoseconds and updates the Home screen if new data is detected.You can also view detailed status information for each GTInverter in the system (see “Device List Screen” on page 18).Home Screen: System OutputWhen the GT Inverter is online and getting sufficient powerfrom the PV array, the System Output screen displays yoursystem’s total power output.10:56AMFigure 8 System Output Screen975-0269-01-0115

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 16 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s GuideHome Screen: System TotalsWhen the GT Inverter is not online, this screen displays moredetailed real-time information about your systemperformance.11:17AM1,320W h2,505kW h 4003,100kgFigure 9 System Totals Screen16ItemDescriptionTodayTotal watt-hours produced since becomingoperational that day. If output is 0 W for a twohour period during the day, the Today total resetsto 0.LifetimeTotal kilowatt-hours produced since the systemwas installed. SavedMoney saved on utility energy costs since the GTInverter was installed. The rate at which this iscalculated is adjustable. See “Monitor SettingsMenu Options” on page 14.CO2 AvoidedThe amount of greenhouse gasses the system hassaved from being released into the atmosphere(pollutants that would have been produced bynon-renewable energy sources) since the systemwas installed. This calculation is based on U.S.Department of Energy 1999 estimated carbondioxide emissions from U.S. electric plants(pounds per kilowatt hour).975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 17 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMSystem Harvest ScreenSystem Harvest ScreenThe System Harvest screen displays GT Inverter energyproduction as a graph over a selectable time period—eitherToday’s Total (previous 24 hours), Monthly Total (previous30 days), or Yearly Total (previous 365 days).The time period runs horizontally along the bottom of thegraph. Depending on which time period you have selected, 0represents the current time or day or month.The vertical axis measures power output over a range thatvaries according to the highest recorded power level. Forexample, in Figure 10, “3k” at the top of the vertical axisrepresents the highest power, in watts, recorded that day(rounded off to the nearest thousandth). If you have selectedto view the Monthly Total, the number represents the highestdaily total watt-hours recorded that month. If you haveselected to view the Yearly Total, the number represents thehighest monthly total watt-hours recorded that year.1,436W h3k0Hr -20-16-12-8-40Figure 10 System Harvest ScreenTo select a time period for which to view data: On the System Harvest Screen, press Enter.975-0269-01-0117

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 18 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s GuideDevice List ScreenThe Device List screen lists the GT Inverters installed in yoursystem and allows you to select a single unit and view itsdetailed performance data.This screen also shows the real-time power output of eachinverter. For any inverter that has faulted, “Fault” isdisplayed instead of power output.11:17AM1,856W1,725W1,135WFaultFigure 11 Device List ScreenTo select an inverter:1. On the Device List Screen, press Enter to select the firstinverter.2. Press the down or up arrow keys to highlight the desiredinverter.3. Press Enter.The Inverter Screen for the selected inverter appears.18975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 19 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMInverter ScreenInverter ScreenThe Inverter screen shows detailed performance data for theselected GT Inverter. The data is updated every two seconds.To view all the information available on this screen, press thedown arrow button. Screen position is indicated by the cursoralong the scroll bar on the right-hand side of the screen.1,856W1,320W h1,314kW h5:30CursorFigure 12 Inverter ScreenItemDescriptionNowReal-time power outputTodayTotal watt-hours produced since becomingoperational that day. If the inverter’s output is0 W for a two-hour period during the day, theToday total resets to 0.LifetimeTotal kilowatt-hours produced sinceinstallation.Time OnlineTodayTotal time the GT Inverter has spent producingpower that day, in hours and minutes (hh:mm).Array VoltageReal-time voltage produced by the PV array.Array CurrentReal-time current produced by the PV array.Grid VoltageUtility grid voltageGrid FrequencyUtility grid frequencyIdentifyFor multiple inverter installations, to helpidentify the inverter for which you are viewingdata, select “On.” This causes the selectedinverter’s LCD screen to flash on and off.975-0269-01-0119

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 20 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s GuideFault ScreenWhen a fault condition is present, the Fault screen shows thesame information as the Inverter screen, with a fault messagereplacing “Output.”ExtSD1,320W h1,314kW h5:30Figure 13 Fault Screen20975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 21 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMFault ScreenFault Messages and DescriptionsIf the monitor displays one of the following messages, checkthe LCD on the GT Inverter and refer to the GT InverterOwner’s Manual for more information.Some of these messages occur as part of normal operation.Such faults do not require any action from the user. The faultrecovers automatically when the condition that caused thefault goes away. For example, the DCUVSD1 fault and theAps1Off fault occur when PV array voltage drops at night.The DCUVSD1 fault occurs first, followed by the Aps1Offfault. When the PV array begins producing power again, theAps1Off fault recovers, followed by the DCUVSD1 fault.When the fault condition goes away and power productionresumes, the fault light turns off.Fault MessageMessage on GTInverterAps1Offn/aDescriptionThe auxiliary power supply in theGT Inverter is off. The GT Inverteris unable to measure AC gridvoltage. This fault usually occursduring periods of insufficient PVpower. This fault is self clearing,and no action is required.Heatsink1OvrTempSD Over Temp Fault Heat sink overtemperatureshutdown. The inverter’s internaltemperature is over 80 C(176 F). The inverter restartswhen the temperature has droppedto less than 70 C (158 F).GroundFault975-0269-01-01Ground FaultReset SystemA ground fault has been detected.The PV system should be checkedby a qualified electrician andrepaired.21

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 22 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMGrid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor Owner’s GuideFault MessageMessage on GTInverterDescriptionExtSDExternalShutdownExternal Shutdown. The GTInverter has been manually turnedoff using the button located insidethe unit, next to the LCD. Thisbutton shuts off the inverter priorto using a connected PC andXantrex software to changefactory settings. Changing factorysettings should only be performedafter consultation with your utilityand Xantrex Customer Service.ACOut1VSDAC Voltage Fault AC output voltage shutdown—AC output voltage out of rangefault. This is a utility fault; it willclear itself when the utility ACvoltage comes within the specifiedrange.ACOut1FreqSDFrequency FaultAC output frequency out of rangefault. This is a utility fault; it willclear itself when the utility ACfrequency comes within thespecified range.ACOut1ImpedanceSD n/aAC output impedance fault. TheENS (impedance detection) hasshut the unit down. This faultapplies only to GT Inverters soldin Germany.Reconnecting1Reconnecting insss secondsThe protection timer is active andthe inverter reconnects to the gridwhen the countdown is complete.DCDC1Saturatedn/aThe isolation stage within theinverter has failed. Call yourdealer for service.22975-0269-01-01

GT-Wired-Remote.book Page 23 Thursday, April 13, 2006 11:58 AMFault ScreenFault MessageMessage on GTInverterDescriptionDCOVSD1DC Voltage Fault DC overvoltage shutdown. ThePV array voltage is over theallowable range. This fault is selfclearing, and no action is required.DCUVSD1DC Voltage Fault DC undervoltage shutdown. ThePV array voltage is under theallowable range. This

Installation The Grid Tie Solar Inverter Monitor is designed to be flush mounted through an opening in a wall using the supplied mounting plate. The monitor connects to the GT Inverter with a network cable that is plugged into one of the monitor's network inputs (see Figure 2). The other network input on the monitor must be