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Page 1: Installation Guide
Installation Guide Grid Tie Interface (GTI) SW Series SW4024, SW4048, SW5548... -
Page 2: Contact Information
Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of the unit are beyond the control of Xantrex Technology Inc., the company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or any way connected with such installation, operation, use, or maintenance. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
PV array. • Remove all jewelry while installing this system. This will greatly reduce the chance of accidental exposure to live circuits. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... - Page 4 A grounding terminal lug is provided for connection of an equipment grounding conductor. • CSA certified for sale in the U.S. under Photovoltaic Power Systems (UL1741). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
APPENDIX B – PRODUCT AND SYSTEM INFORMA APPENDIX B – PRODUCT AND SYSTEM INFORMA TION ..Warranty ......................B-1 Return Material Authorization Policy ............... B-2 Return Material Procedure ................B-2 Service Information ..................B-3 © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... - Page 6 Figure 2-9 Re-wiring Power Panel Installations to include dual GTIs ....33 Figure 2-10 Original Power Module Wiring ............. 35 Figure 2-10a Power Module Rewiring for dual GTI Installations ......36 © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02...
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Page 7: Introduction
NOT SELL feature (net meter) without the GTI accessory. The GTI carries all necessary approvals and markings to allow a safety inspector to approve the installation for net metering. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 8: Figure 1-1 Grid Tie Interface Flow Diangram
1.0 INTRODUCTION Figure 1-1 Grid Tie Interface Flow Diagram © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 9: Figure 1-2 Grid Tie Interface Flow Diagram With External Manual Bypass Switch
1.0 INTRODUCTION Figure 1-2 Grid Tie Interface Flow Diagram with External Manual Bypass Switch © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 10: Standard Features
The Grid Tie Interface (GTI) is an external unit that is required for use with the Xantrex SW Series Inverters, models SW4024, SW4048, and SW5548 with Rev. 4.2 firmware or higher, being used in Utility Interactive “Sell” mode. This device ensures compliance with regulatory standards for utility interface applications. -
Page 11: Inst Alla Allation Tion Tion
2.0 INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION The GTI is only designed to work with the SW4024, SW4048 and SW5548 models that have revision 4.2 (or higher) software. Prior to installing the GTI, ensure that you have the appropriate model, the proper level of software and the inverter has the communication cable located within. -
Page 12: Mounting
4. Remove the appropriate knockouts for the conduit. Install the conduit between the GTI and the inverter. Use separate conduit for the AC wiring and the communications cable. Mounting Mounting Hole Hole Mounting Mounting Hole Hole Figure 2-2 Mounting Holes © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 13: Figure 2-3 Dimensional Drawing (Not To Scale)
21" Side of unit 1 3/8" 6 1/4" 3 1/5" 1 7/8" 1 7/8" 1 7/8" 6 3/4" Ends of unit (both ends) Figure 2-3 Dimensional Drawing (Not to scale) © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 14: Wiring
AC HOT IN1 Cable Port (behind this cable) GROUND NEUTRAL AC IN from the grid AC IN from the inverter output AC OUT to the subpanel Figure 2-4 GTI Circuit Board Enlargement © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 15: Figure 2-5 Ac Input And Output Wiring For Single-Inverter Installations
AC Wiring for Single-Inverter Installations (continued) See pages 10 through 21 for detailed instructions for AC Input and AC output wiring for single-inverter/GTI installations. Figure 2-5 AC Input and Output Wiring for Single-Inverter Installations © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 16: Ground Wiring
3. Connect a wire from the ground bus in the main service panel to the ground terminal in the sub-panel. See Figure 2-5a for an illustration of ground wiring for a single-inverter installation with the GTI. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 17: Figure 2-5A Ground Wiring For A Single-Inverter Installations
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Single-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-5a Ground Wiring for a Single-Inverter Installations © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 18: Utility Grid Ac Wiring To The Gti
GTI’s AC1 HOT IN terminal. 5. Torque all connections to 10 to 15 inch-pounds. See Figure 2-5b for an illustration of Utility Grid AC Wiring to the GTI. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 19: Figure 2-5B Utility Grid Ac Wiring To The Gti
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Single-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-5b Utility Grid AC Wiring to the GTI © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 20: Inverter Ac Input Wiring To The Gti
3 . Connect the AC1 HOT OUT (BLACK) wire from the GTI to the inverter’s AC1 HOT IN terminal. 4 . Torque all connections to 10 to 15 inch-pounds. See Figure 2-5c for an illustration of the inverter AC input wiring to the GTI. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 21: Figure 2-5C Inverter Ac Input Wiring To The Gti
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Single-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-5c Inverter AC Input Wiring to the GTI © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 22: Inverter Ac Output Wiring To The Gti
OUT terminal to the GTI’s HOT IN terminal. 5. Torque all connections to 10 to 15 inch-pounds. See Figure 2-5d for an illustration of the inverter AC output wiring to the GTI. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 23: Figure 2-5D Inverter Ac Output Wiring To The Gti
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Single-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-5d Inverter AC Output Wiring to the GTI © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 24: Gti Wiring To The Sub-Panel
5. Torque all the inverter’s connections to 10 to 15 inch-pounds. NOTE: Consult the sub-panel manufacturer’s specifications for wire torques on the sub-panel connections. Use those torque requirements if different. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 25: Figure 2-5E Gti Wiring To The Sub-Panel
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Single-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-5e GTI Wiring to the Sub-Panel © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 26: Communications Cable
3. Connect the loose end of the communications cable to the communications cable port on the GTI circuit board. See Figure 2-7 for the location of the communications port inside the GTI. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 27: Figure 2-7 Connecting The Communications Cable To The Circuit Board
Figure 2-7 Connecting the Communications Cable to the Circuit Board NOTE: An additional 8-foot 10-conductor extension cable is available at Xantrex (P/N 130-0118-01-01) for installations where the inverter is more than 2 feet away from the GTI. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. -
Page 28: Ac Wiring For Dual-Inverter Installations
See Figure 2-8 for a an illustration of input and output wiring for dual- inverters with dual GTI installations. See pages 24 through31 for detailed instructions for AC Input and AC output wiring for dual-inverter/GTI installations. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 29: Figure 2-8 Wiring Diagram For Dual-Inverter Installations
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Dual-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-8 Wiring Diagram for Dual Inverter Installations © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 30: Ground Wiring
5. Connect a wire from the ground bus in the main service panel to the GROUND terminal in the sub-panel. See Figure 2-8a for an illustration of the ground wiring for dual-inverter/ dual-GTI installations. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 31: Figure 2-8A Ground Wiring For Dual-Inverter Installations
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Dual-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-8a Ground Wiring for Dual-Inverter Installations © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 32: Utility Grid Ac Wiring To Dual Gtis
4. Connect a wire from the L2 pole of the same dual-pole breaker to the GTI- 2’s AC HOT IN terminal. See Figure 2-8b for an illustration of AC wiring from the utility grid to the GTIs. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 33: Figure 2-8B Utility Grid Ac Wiring To Dual Gtis
2.0 INSTALLATION Wiring (continued) AC Wiring for Dual-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-8b Utility Grid AC Wiring to Dual GTIs © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 34: Inverter Ac Input And Output Wiring To The Gtis
8. Ensure a NEUTRAL wire exists from the L1 inverter NEUTRAL IN 1 terminal to the L2 inverter NEUTRAL IN 1 terminal. See Figure 2-8c for an illustration of AC wiring from the inverters to the GTIs. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 35: Figure 2-8C Inverter Ac Input And Output Wiring To Dual Gtis
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Dual-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-8c Inverter AC Input and Output Wiring to the GTIs © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 36: Gti Wiring To The Sub-Panel
AC HOT IN 1 connection. 1. Connect the communications cable from inverter 1 to the communications port on GTI-1. 2. Connect the communications cable from inverter 2 to the communications port on GTI-2. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 37: Figure 2-8D Gti Wiring To The Sub-Panel
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Wiring for Dual-Inverter Installations (continued) Figure 2-8d GTI Wiring to the Sub-Panel © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 38: Ac Rewiring For Dual-Inverter Power Panel Installations
12. Add a wire to terminal 2B in the power panel and connect it to terminal 2B in GTI-2. 13. Add a wire to terminal 2D in the power panel and connect it to terminal 2D in GTI-2. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 39: Figure 2-9 Rewiring Power Panel Installations To Include Dual Gtis
2.0 INSTALLATION AC Re-Wiring for Power Panel Installations (continued) Figure 2-9 Rewiring Power Panel Installations to include dual GTIs © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 40: Ac Rewiring For Power Module Installations
8. Add a neutral wire (NEU) to the NEUTRAL BAR in GTI-1 and connect it to the NEUTRAL BAR in GTI-2. 9. Add a neutral wire (NEU) to the NEUTRAL BAR (NEU) in the power module and connect it to either GTI-1 or GTI-2. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 41: Figure 2-10 Original Power Module Wiring
12. Add a wire to terminal 2B in the power panel and connect it to terminal 2B in GTI-2. 13. Add a wire to terminal 2D in the power panel and connect it to terminal 2D in GTI-2. Figure 2-10 Original Power Module Wiring © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 42: Ac Rewiring For Power Module Installations (Continued)
2.0 INSTALLATION Wiring (continued) AC Rewiring for Power Module Installations (continued) Figure 2-10a Power Module Re-wiring for dual GTI Installations © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... -
Page 43: Wiring Check
9. Replace all covers and panels on the inverters and sub-panel. The stacked inverter system is now ready for use. NOTE: If the inverters are not operating properly, please refer to the operator’s manual for setup and troubleshooting information. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... - Page 44 2.0 INSTALLATION Notes: © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02...
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Page 45: 3.0 Troubleshooting
, t n l l i . s t . s t , f f a t l . t u Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Guidelines for the Grid Tie Interface © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-01 Rev A 01/02... -
Page 46: 3.0 Troubleshooting
3.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Notes: © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-01 Rev A 01/02... -
Page 47: Electrical Specifications1
Specifications @ 25 °C Specifications subject to change without notice. All electrical specifications are based on the unit operating in the Utility Interactive Mode (SELL Mode selected) unless otherwise specified. © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02... - Page 48 © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-02 Rev A 03/02...
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Page 49: Warranty
• in components, parts, or products expressly warranted by another manufac- turer. Xantrex Technology Inc., agrees to supply all parts and labor to repair or replace defects covered by this warranty with parts or products of original or improved design, at the company's option. Xantrex Technology Inc., also reserves the right to improve the design of its products without obligation to modify or upgrade those previously manufactured. -
Page 50: Return Material Authorization Policy
Xantrex. Products returned without an RMA number or shipped collect will be refused. When you contact Xantrex to obtain servcie, be prepared to supply the serial number of your product and its date of purchase as well as information about the installation and use of the unit. -
Page 51: Service Information
APPENDIX B – PRODUCT & SYSTEM INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION Xantrex Technology Inc., takes great pride in its products and makes every effort to ensure your unit fully meets your independent powering needs. If your product needs repair, contact our Customer Service department at: (360) 435.8826 to obtain an RMA# and shipping information. - Page 52 APPENDIX B – PRODUCT & SYSTEM INFORMATION © 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. P/N 975-0041-01-01 Rev A 01/02...
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