Installation manual

Commissioning
4–10 975-0601-01-01 Revision B
This chapter is for use by qualified personnel and authorized service personnel only.
You might hear a whirring sound that is the motor drive to charge the spring
mechanism of the AC circuit breaker. This is normal and should stop within
10 seconds.
Starting the System
To start the system:
1. Make sure the transformer and inverter assembly doors are closed and all
latches are tightened.
2. Make sure the
ENABLE/DISABLE switch is in the DISABLE position.
3. Apply AC grid voltage by switching on the external AC grid disconnect
device.
4. Listen for sounds of arcing, loud 60 Hz humming, or popping noises within
the Xantrex GT500. If these sounds are heard, quickly de-energize the AC
grid at the external disconnect switch, and then follow the “Lock-out and Tag-
out Procedure” on page xi and contact customer service.
5. Complete “Step 6. Apply AC Grid Voltage to the Xantrex GT500” on page C–
3 on the form in Appendix C.
Verify Display and Keypad Operation
The display and keypad are located behind the top access door on the front of
the inverter assembly.
To verify display and keypad operation:
1. If alarms are present on the display, see Table 4-1 in the
Operation and
Maintenance Manual (Document Part Number 975-0602-01-01)
.
2. Once all fault detections are clear, the display should report
SWITCHED OFF
and show
INVERTER STATUS.
3. Using the
\/ key, scroll down in the READ menu, and the software versions for
the display and keypad (
FP) and control card (CCU2) will be shown. Record
these numbers to identify the software versions installed.
4. Using the
\/ key, scroll down in the READ menu, and verify the Time and Date
are correct. If they are not, see “Setting the Date and Time” in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual (Document Part Number 975-0602-01-01).
5. Complete “Step 7. Confirm Operation of Keypad and Display” on page C–3
on the form in Appendix C.