Installation manual

About This Manual
iv 975-0601-01-01 Revision B
This manual is for use by qualified personnel only.
Naming Conventions Used
This Manual contains information for four models of the Xantrex GT500 Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverter. When all models are being referenced together, they will be
referred to as the Xantrex GT500.
When the models are being referenced individually, they will be referred to by
their model number, as shown in the table below.
This Manual uses the term Xantrex GT500 (or one of the model numbers above)
to refer to the entire assembly; however, the assembly has three parts. This
Manual uses the term transformer assembly to refer to the AC interface
compartment and isolation transformer section, inverter assembly to refer to the
DC interface compartment and power electronics section, and throat connection
kit to refer to the connection between the two assemblies. The transformer
assembly has its own part number:
• Xantrex GT500 480 and Xantrex GT500 480 PG: 7400GT500F4D2C.
• Xantrex GT500 600 and Xantrex GT500 600 PG: 7400GT500F6D2C.
Safety Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this Manual.
Model Number
AC Output
Voltage Grounding
Xantrex GT500 480 480 Negative
Xantrex GT500 480 PG 480 Positive
Xantrex GT500 600 600 Negative
Xantrex GT500 600 PG 600 Positive
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous condition which, if not avoided,
can result in minor or moderate injury.