Xantrex Technology SW Communications Adapter - Manual (Page 4)

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©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc.
P/N 973-0022-01-01 Rev A 04/2002
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... iii
1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 1
2.0 INSTALLATION .................................................................. 3
To install the SWCA ........................................................................................... 3
Connecting the SWCA to a Computer using a Modem ............................ 4
Requirements ............................................................................................. 4
Additional Possible Requirements .......................................................... 4
Connecting Multiple SWCAs to a Single Computer .................................. 4
Advanced Monitoring Software .................................................................... 5
Installation Concerns ......................................................................................... 5
Multiple SWCAs ............................................................................................. 5
Positive Ground or PV Ground Fault Protection Installations .................. 5
Installing the SWCPS DOS Program ................................................................ 8
3.0 OPERATION ....................................................................... 9
Using the SWCPS DOS Program ..................................................................... 9
SWCA DOS Display Emulation Software .................................................... 9
Virtual Control Panel ................................................................................. 9
Function Keys and Other Displays .............................................................. 10
The SWCA Programming Menu ............................................................ 10
The SWCA Programming Menu Function Keys .................................... 11
LED Control Indicators ........................................................................... 12
Keyboard Commands .............................................................................. 13
Starting the Program ................................................................................... 14
ID Numbers .................................................................................................. 14
Changing the PC’s COM Port Number ..................................................... 14
Accessing HELP Information from the SWCPS Program ........................ 15
Accessing the SETUP MENU from the SWCPS Program ....................... 15
Switching Between Multiple SWCA Adapters/inverters .......................... 15
Exiting the SWCPS Program ....................................................................... 15
Use of the SWCA with Terminal Emulation Programs ................................. 16
Making a New Connection .......................................................................... 16
Telephone Number ...................................................................................... 17
COM Port Values .......................................................................................... 18
Testing the SWCA ............................................................................................. 19
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 21