Connecting Network Cable Between Multiple Inverters - Xantrex GT2.5-NA Owner's Manual

Wiring the Inverter

Connecting Network Cable Between Multiple Inverters

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WARNING: Shock hazard
If the inverter is already installed and operational, turn OFF the breaker switches in the
main utility service panel and the DC/AC Disconnect switch on the inverter wiring box
before performing this procedure.
WARNING: Shock hazard
Hazardous voltages may be present when cover is removed. After disconnecting all
sources of energy, wait 5 minutes before removing cover.
The following procedure is illustrated in Figure 3-12 on page 3–17. The
illustration and procedure assume only two inverters are connected. However,
there can be up to ten inverters wired in this configuration.
To provide communication between multiple inverters:
1. Remove the wiring/disconnect box cover from each unit.
2. On each unit, remove the plug from a side conduit hole and install appropriate
conduit between the two units.
3. Connect the network cable to any RJ45 port in Inverter #1.
4. Pass the cable through the conduit between Inverter #1 and Inverter #2.
Inside each unit's wiring box, ensure the network cable runs horizontally
along the flat-bottomed channel formed when the insulation barrier is in
place. The cable should run on top of the insulation barrier and out the side
conduit hole, avoiding any contact with the AC and DC wiring.
5. Connect the network cable to any RJ45 port in Inverter #2.
6. For more than two inverters, continue connecting cable as described above.
7. Insert male network terminators into the empty RJ45 ports in the inverters at
the beginning and end of the network. There should be no empty RJ45 ports in
any of the inverters.
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