Document Outline

• Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
• About This Manual
  • Scope
  • Audience
  • Organization
  • Conventions Used
  • Abbreviations Used
  • Symbols Used
  • Related Information
• Important Safety Instructions
  • Regulatory Compliance
• Figures
• Tables
  • 1
    • Introduction
    • About the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter
      • Figure 1-1 Basic System Overview
      • PV compatibility
      • Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
      • High efficiency
      • Expandable
      • Communications protocol
      • Standard Features
        • Figure 1-2 Main Features of the GT Inverter
• Installation
  • Installation Options
    • Single Inverter Installation
    • Multiple Inverter Installations
  • Planning the Installation
    • Inverter Location
    • PV Array Requirements
      • General Recommendations
      • Equipment and Installation Recommendations
      • Voltage and MPPT Requirements
      • Guidelines for Matching PV Array Size to Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter Input
    • Grounding Requirements
      • AC Grounding
      • DC Grounding
      • Lightning Protection
    • Routing the Wires
  • Preparing for the Installation
    • Wiring
    • AC Circuit Breaker Requirements
    • AC and DC Disconnects
  • Mounting the Inverter
    • Overview
    • Tools and Materials Needed
    • Dimensions
    • Installing the Mounting Bracket
      • Clearance Requirements
      • Surfaces for Mounting
      • Mounting on Poles or Rails
      • Mounting on Wallboard, Siding or Concrete
    • Mounting the Inverter on the Bracket
      • Mounting a Single Inverter
• Wiring the Inverter
  • Connecting the DC Wiring
    • Equipment Needed
    • Connecting the PV Array
  • Connecting the AC Wiring
    • Making AC Connections Using Quick Connects
      • Preparing the wires
      • Connecting to the GT Inverter
  • Connecting Multiple Inverters
  • Communications Wiring for Multiple Inverters
    • Xanbus Network Technology
      • Cabling Requirements
      • RJ45 Connector Requirements
      • Purchasing Network Components
    • Guidelines for Routing the Network Cables
    • Connecting Network Cable between Inverters
    • Communications Wiring for Monitoring a Single Inverter
• Starting the Inverter
  • Commissioning Procedure
  • Disconnect Test
• Monitoring the Inverter
  • Monitoring the Front Panel Display
  • Front Panel Display Screens and What They Mean
    • Startup Mode
    • Normal Operation Mode
    • Offline Mode
    • Fault Mode
    • Special Screens
    • Custom Screens
  • Status Indicator Lights
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Factors Affecting GT Inverter Performance
    • PV Array Factors
    • Other Factors
  • Performing General Maintenance
  • Identifying Error/Fault Conditions and Solutions
• Specifications
  • Electrical Specifications
    • Input
    • Output
    • Adjustable Disconnect Settings
      • Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature
    • Efficiency
  • Environmental Specifications
    • User Display
      • Display Accuracy
  • Mechanical Specifications
    • What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?
    • What will Xantrex do?
    • How do you get service?
    • What does this warranty not cover?
    • If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC)