Xantrex Technology SW Communications Adapter - Manual (Page 17)

©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc.
P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002
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3.0 OPERATION
USING THE SWCPS DOS PROGRAM
This section describes the operation of the SWCPS DOS program.
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Virtual Display using DOS emulation program
The DOS software program allows an IBM compatible personal computer to
operate as a virtual control panel for up to eight SW series inverter/chargers. As
shown in Figure 3-1, the function keys on the computer are the key to operating the
inverter using the software. They act as the up and down arrow keys for each
different function of the inverter just as the up and down arrow keys do on the
inverter. The screen graphically displays which keys perform which functions.
Since the display mimics the inverter, operation is very easy for anyone already
familiar with the SW series controls.
NOTE: If the adapter is plugged into the inverter after
the inverter is already on, the computer “LCD” display
may be blank until a key is pressed on the computer or
the inverter itself. The textual LED indicators on the
computer will work normally. If you are new to the SW
series inverters, reading the owner’s manual in full will
ensure getting the most from the system.
To the right of the “LCD” display is a representation of the inverter’s LED
(lighted) status indicators. All status functions shown by the inverter’s LED’s are
displayed on the screen. The only difference is that the computerized display
does not show the status lights – it shows words that represent each function.
When an LED status light on each unit is flashing, the word or words on the
computer version will flash also.