Xantrex GT100E Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
GT100E MS
Combiner Box
for Master/Slave
Configuration

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration...
  • Page 3 GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration, as well as information about configuring the combiner box. It does not provide details about the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter. You need to consult the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter Installation Manual (P/N 152364) and GT100E Grid Tie Inverter Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual (P/N 152365) for this information.
  • Page 6: Related Information

    Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com These notes describe things which are important for you to know,...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    4. Do not operate the GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration is damaged, see the Warranty section.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    GT100E MS Combiner Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2...
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  • Page 11 Figure 2-1 GT100E MS Componenets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 Figure 2-2 Wall Mounting Bracket Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4...
  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 contains a description of the GT100E MS and lists the different operating states available with GT100E MS Combiner Box.
  • Page 14: Gt100E Ms Combiner Box

    Introduction GT100E MS Combiner Box GT100E MS allows the production during periods of low irradiance. A system would consist of two - 100kW inverters, one as the master and the other as a slave, and as a result, the 20kW.
  • Page 15: Master Unit

    (configurable parameter). The Master and the Slave inverters will 152602 Master inverter will control the Slave inverter will monitor the status of the Master inverter GT100E Grid Tie Inverter Operation, Maintenance and GT100E MS Master/Slave Operation States GT100E MS Combiner Box with the following Master/Salve Combiner Box.
  • Page 16: Fault Condition

    Mis-configuration of Units If the Master or Slave Inverter are mis-configured by the operator, the inverters run as stand alone inverters. Figure 1-1 Configuration Diagram 1–4 GT100E MS Combiner Box. The Master 152602...
  • Page 17: Installation

    Installation Chapter 2 contains procedures on how to mount the GT100E MS and make the cable connections.
  • Page 18: Equipment Required

    3. Remove the 8 M6 screws holding the safety cover from the box. 4. Remove the box containing GT100E MS interface assemblies. 5. Remove the manual. 6. Remove the GT100E MS combiner box power cable assembly P/N 1- 152492-01 7. Remove the GT100E MS combiner box interface cable assembly P/N 1-152493-01 8.
  • Page 19: Figure 2-1 Gt100E Ms Componenets

    Safety Cover M6 Mounting hardware GT100E MS interface assemblies and GT100E MS Combiner Box GT100E MS Figure 2-1 GT100E MS Componenets 152602 Unpacking the GT100E MS Cable 1-152492-01 and 1-152493-01 2–3...
  • Page 20: Mounting Instructions

    GT100E units. Wall Mounting Brackets Figure 2-2 Wall Mounting Bracket Locations 2. Anchor the GT100E MS combiner box to the wall using anchor bolts. 2–4 The GT100E MS Combiner box needs to be mounted with in 8 152602...
  • Page 21: Cable Installation

    GT100E MS Combiner Box. Wire Gauge Requirements for the GT100E MS Combiner Box One or multiple wires up to 300 mm2 can be connected to the GT100E MS Combiner box. Follow local Electrical codes to determine the correct wire gauge.
  • Page 22: Ms100E Connections

    Installation MS100E Connections Use the following descriptions and figures to correctly identify access panels and route wiring. Input/Output Access Panels Install all the cable strain reliefs, customer supplied, needed for cable entry in both Access Panels, see Figure 2-3. Input/Output Access Panel Figure 2-3 Input/Output Access Panel Location 2–6...
  • Page 23: Pv Array And Gt100E Connections

    PV Array and GT100E Connections Figure 2-4 PV Array and GT100E Connections 152602 PV ARRAY #1 and GT100E #1 Connections Cable Installation PV ARRAY #2 and GT100E #2 Connections 2–7...
  • Page 24: Figure 2-5 Pv Array #1 And Gt100E #1 Connections

    1. Route the PV Array #1 cables through the access panel and connect the cables to PV ARRAY #1 PV(+) and PV(-) terminals, see Figure 2- 2. Route the GT100E #1 cables through the access panel and connect the cables to GT100E #1 PV(+) UNIT and PV(-) terminals, see Figure 2- 3.
  • Page 25: Figure 2-6 Pv Array #2 And Gt100E #2 Connections

    To make PV Array #2 and GT100E #2 connections: 1. Route the GT100E #2 cables through the access panel and connect the cables to GT100E UNIT #2 PV(+) and PV(-) terminals, see Figure 2- 2. Route the PV Array #2 cables through the access panel and connect the cables to PV ARRAY #2 PV(+) and PV(-) terminals, see Figure 2- 3.
  • Page 26: Gt100E Ms Control Power Cable

    3. Connect the Cables ground wires to the ground terminal using a M5 nut. Combiner Box Connector P1 Figure 2-7 GT100E MS Power Control Cable Connections 4. Reinstall the safety cover into the GT100E MS Combiner box using 8 M6 screws. 2–10 GT100E MS Combiner Box Power Cable...
  • Page 27: Ms100E Interface Assembly Installation For Gt100E #1 Mounting Instructions

    MS100E Interface Assembly Installation for GT100E #1 Mounting Instructions The GT100E MS Interface is located in the bottom right compartment of the GT100E. See Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8 Location of GT100E MS in the GT100E 152602 Cable Installation GT100E MS...
  • Page 28: Figure 2-9 Gt100E Ms Interface Assembly Installation

    Installation To install the GT100E MS Interface Assembly: 1. Mount the MS100E Interface Assembly to the Customer Interface Rail using the 4 supplied Torx screws P/N 1-152173-01. See Figure 2-9. Customer Interface Rail Torex Screws Figure 2-9 GT100E MS Interface Assembly Installation 2–12...
  • Page 29: Figure 2-10 Gt100E Ms Interface Assembly Cable Connection

    To install the MS100E Interface Assembly Cable: 1. Connect the MS100E Interface Assembly cable J20 to the GT100E Option Panel P20, located at the bottom/rear of the cabinet, see Figure 2-10. Figure 2-10 GT100E MS Interface Assembly Cable Connection To install the MS100E Control Power and Interface Cable: 1.
  • Page 30: Gt100E Unit Installation

    1. Repeat the MS100E Interface Assembly Instructions for GT100E for the second GT100E unit - GT100E #2. GT100E Unit Installation To install the GT100E refer to the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter Installation Manual (P/N 152364). For GT100E commissioning or Turn-On Procedure refer to the GT100E Grid Tie Inverter Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting Manual (P/N 152365).
  • Page 31: Configuration

    Configuration Chapter 3 describes how to configure the GT100E MS for Master/Slave configuration.
  • Page 32: Master/Slave Configuration

    The Master/Slave system can be configured through the Xantrex Solar GUI (Graphical User Interface) software, P/N 1-152577-01, or through the Operator Interface Panel. Establish remote or local communication with the GT100E, using the Xantrex Solar GUI software. To set a unit up as the Master Unit: 1.
  • Page 33 To set a unit up as the Slave Unit: 1. Click Tools > Inverter Data > Operational Configuration 2. Check the Configured Master check box 152602 Master/Slave Configuration Today’s status of the unit 3–3...
  • Page 34 The Master/Slave configuration will only be activated after power is cycled on the unit. Important: GT100E #2. This will allow the daily role reversal option to function correctly. Refer to the GUI Help menu for complete configuration instructions. 3–4 If the inverter's date (not the workstation's!) is odd then the...
  • Page 35: Warranty And Product Information

    This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in quality in workmanship and materials ("Defects") in your GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration. This warranty lasts for a period of 2 years (the "Warranty Period") from the date of commissioning indicated on the product warranty registration form submitted to Xantrex.
  • Page 36 Warranty and Return 1.4 What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs associated with replacing consumable items such as like air filter, fuses, arrestors etc. A shorter than normal life during the Warranty Period caused by excessive use, or incorrect use not considered a Defect.
  • Page 37: Out Of Warranty Service

    Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please note that the GT100E MS Combiner Box for Master/Slave Configuration is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices and Xantrex makes no representation or warranty in connection with any use of the product for such purposes.
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  • Page 40 Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA 1 360 925 5143 Fax direct customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 152602 Printed in USA...

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