Xantrex GT3.0 Manuel utilisateur

Xantrex Grid Tie

Solar Inverter

Owner’s Manual

GT3.0

Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter

Owner’s Manual

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

Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex and Xanbus are registered

trademarks 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

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

September 2004 Revision B

Part Number

975-0131-01-01

Contact Information

Telephone: 1 800 670 0707 (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5097 (direct)

Fax: 1 800 994 7828 (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5143 (direct)

Email: customerservice@xantrex.com

Web: www.xantrex.com

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About This Manual

The purpose of this Owner’s Manual is toprovide explanations and procedures for

installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar

Inverter™.

Scope

The manual provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information. It

provides procedures for installing the inverter and information about operating

and troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of

photovoltaic (PV) panels. You need to consult individual PV manufacturers for

this information.

Audience

The manual is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the GT

Inverter. Installers should be fully educated on the hazards of installing electrical

equipment. Certified electricians or technicians are recommended.

Organization

This manual is organized into 6 chapters and an appendix.

Chapter 1, “Introduction”, contains information about the features and functions

of the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter.

Chapter 2, “Installation”, provides information about planning for and installing

the GT Inverter. It contains information to help you plan wire routes, AC and DC

connections, and find a suitable location for installation. It also discusses

requirements for grounding the GT Inverter and your PVarray.

Chapter 3, “Wiring the Inverter”, provides procedures for making DC and AC

wiring connections, and grounding the GT Inverter and the PV array. Instructions

for wiring inverters in parallel are also provided.

Chapter 4, “Starting the Inverter”, contains information on starting up the Xantrex

Grid Tie Solar Inverter and performing a Functional Test.

Chapter 5, “Monitoring the Inverter”, contains information for understanding the

LCD screens and the LED indicators.

Chapter 6, “Maintenance and Troubleshooting”, contains information about how to

provide general maintenance for the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter. It also

provides information about troubleshooting the unit.

Appendix A, “Specifications”, contains information about the electrical and

environmental specifications of the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter.

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Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

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:

These notes describethings which are important for you to know, but not as

serious as a caution or warning.

AC Alternating Current

CSA Canadian Standards Association

DC Direct Current

GT Grid Tie

GUI Graphical User Interface

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LED Light Emitting Diode

MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking

PC Personal Computer

PV Photovoltaic

PVGFP PV Ground Fault Protection

PWM Pulse Width Modulation

STC Standard Test Condition

UL Underwriters Laboratories

Vac Volts AC

Vdc Volts DC

VMP Voltage at Maximum Power

VOC Open Circuit Voltage

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Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its

products and services at www.xantrex.com

Other useful documentation on photovoltaic systems includes:

•“A Guide to Photovoltaic (PV) System Design and Installation”, California

Energy Commission (CEC), publication #500-01-020, June 2001 (available at

www.energy.ca.gov).

•“California Interconnection Guidebook: a Guide to Interconnecting

Customer-owned Electric Generation Equipment to the Electric Utility

Distribution System using California’s Electric Rule 21”, California Energy

Commission (CEC), publication #500-03-083, September 2003 (available at

www.energy.ca.gov).

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Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS—This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed

during the installation and maintenance of the Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverter.

1. Before installing and using the GT Inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the

inverter, wiring box, and all appropriate sections of this guide.

2. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the heat sink.

3. Observe the clearance recommendations as described on page 2–18. Do not install the GT Inverter in a

zero-clearance or non-ventilated compartment. Overheating may result.

4. Use only accessories recommended or sold by the manufacturer. Doing otherwise may result in a risk

of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

5. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that

wire is not undersized. Do not operate the GT Inverter with damaged or substandard wiring.

6. Do not operate the GT Inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in

any way. If the GT Inverter is damaged, see the Warranty section.

7. Do not disassemble the GT Inverter. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions

on obtaining service. Attempting to service the GT Inverter yourself may result in a risk of electrical

shock or fire and will void the factory warranty.

8. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and DC power from the GT Inverter before

attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the inverter. Turning

off controls will not reduce this risk. Internal capacitors remain charged for 5 minutes after

disconnecting all sources of power.

9. The GT Inverter must be provided with an equipment-grounding conductor connected to the AC

ground.

Safety

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Regulatory Compliance

The GT Inverter has complete on-board over-current, over-temperature and anti-islanding protection, and

meets U.S., Canadian and international safety operating standards and code requirements:

•UL 1741 –Standard for Inverters, Converters, and Controllers for Use in Independent Power Systems

•CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01 General Use Power Supplies

•IEEE C62.41 Recommended Practice on Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits (Location

Category B3).

To locate the firmware version number

The firmware version number for the protection processor is visible on a screen that appears when the unit

starts up or is powered up after switching the AC/DC Disconnect switch to “on.”The screen reads:

The number appearing after “ROM”is the firmware version number for the protection processor.

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 and the 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.

Flash = 01.01

ROM = 01.01

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