Installation Guide Xanbus System
Xanbus System Installation Guide
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.
About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for planning and installing a Xanbus System. Scope The Guide provides planning and setup information and guidelines for installing the network. Audience The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to plan for a network and/or install a Xanbus System.
About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. Important: These notes describe things that are important for you to know, but are not as serious as a caution or warning.
Contents Installation Xanbus-enabled Devices- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2 RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2 System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2 The Xanbus System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Installation The Installation Guide provides detailed information for planning and installing a Xanbus System.
Installation Xanbus-enabled Devices The Xanbus™-enabled designation means that this product works on a Xanbus network. Xanbus-enabled products are: • • • • Easy to use. The Xanbus network simplifies operation and automates routine tasks. Reliable. Software control eliminates errors due to analog signalling. Accurate. Digital information is less susceptible to interference and line loss. Upgradeable. Firmware upgrades mean your purchase will remain up to date.
Installation The Xanbus System What is a network? A network is a collection of devices that perform individual functions, but also communicate and interact with the other devices. The Xanbus System provides a robust, integrated product solution which simplifies and automates the installation, configuration, control, monitoring, and integration of devices that deliver and distribute AC or DC power.
Installation Purchasing System Accessories System accessories are available from any authorized Xantrex dealer or at www.xantrex.com. Table 1 provides a partial list of system accessories. When ordering, please provide the part number of the accessory to the dealer. Table 1 System Accessories Accessory Dimensions H x W x D Part number System Control Panel (SCP) 4.0 × 6 × 1.60 inches (101 × 152 × 41 mm) 809-0910 Automatic Generator Starter (AGS) 3.8 × 5.8 × 1.
Installation Planning the Network This section provides information on the following topics: • • • • • two types of network layouts and the advantages and disadvantages of each layout network components network connectors and/or terminators cable and connector requirements of each layout network power supply and network size See “Installing the Network” on page 11 for instructions on routing and layout.
Installation Terminators Terminators are required at both ends of the multi-drop backbone cable, as shown in Figure 2. Therefore, the Xanbus-enabled devices do not require their own termination. With only one terminator, the signal quality is degraded and performance on the network is reduced. Permanent configuration with only one terminator is not supported by Xantrex. If cables are placed at the end of the network (as in Figure 2), female terminators are required.
Installation Disadvantage The disadvantage of the daisy chain layout is that Xanbus-enabled devices cannot be removed from the network without interrupting the network. To make the network function after removing a device, you must connect the Xanbus-enabled devices on either side of the missing device to each other or replace the device. Network Connectors, Terminators, and Cables CAUTION: Equipment Damage Connect only to other Xanbus-compatible devices.
Installation Terminators Terminators are required at both ends of the network to ensure the communication signal quality on the network. The terminators are female and male. See Figure 5. The terminator requirements are different for each layout. See Figure 8 and Figure 9. Female terminator Male terminator Figure 5 Network Terminators Cabling Requirements CAUTION: Equipment damage Do not use crossover cable in a Xanbus System.
Installation Connector Requirements Different types of connectors are required to install the Xanbus-enabled devices on the network cable. RJ45 connector The network cable uses modular RJ45 connectors, as shown in Figure 6. The connector is suitable for cost-sensitive applications and is easily installed by an end user. The RJ45 connector should be a modular plug, 8position, 8-contact for round, stranded, unshielded cable.
Installation Network Size Table 4 summarizes the network size in terms of distances and cable lengths.
Installation Installing the Network Important: Do not mix the two types of network layouts. Mixed configurations are not supported by Xantrex. Important: Installing and replacing Xanbus-enabled devices in an existing system must be performed with the Xanbus System in Safe mode. See “Putting the System in Safe Mode” on page 16. Before You Begin the Installation • • Read the entire section before installing the network. It’s important to plan your installation from beginning to end.
Installation Guidelines for Routing the Network Cables WARNING: Shock hazard : Do not route the network cables in the same conduit or panel as the AC and DC power cabling. To ensure maximum performance of your network, follow these guidelines when routing the network cables. Route the cables before installing Xanbus-enabled devices. • • • • • • • 12 Route the cables away from sharp edges that might damage the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable—no less than a 4-inch radius.
Installation Mounting a Network Connector To mount a network connector: 1. Select an appropriate location with the connector in the recommended mounting orientation, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Recommended Mounting Orientation for Network Connector 2. Mark the position of the mounting screws. 3. Pilot drill the two mounting holes. 4. Fasten the network connector to the mounting surface with two #6 screws.
Installation Connecting Your Xanbus System Use an appropriate length of network cable to connect each device and 3way network connector (if used). See Figure 2 on page 1–5 and Figure 3 on page 1–6. CAUTION: Equipment Damage Connect only to other Xanbus compatible devices. Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the same as ethernet connectors, this network is not an ethernet system. Equipment damage may result from attempting to connect Xanbus to different systems.
Installation Completing the Daisy Chain Layout To complete the daisy chain layout: ◆ Insert male terminators into the open network ports of the Xanbusenabled devices at each end of the network. See Figure 9. Figure 9 Completing a Daisy-Chain Layout CAUTION: Unpredictable device behavior After connecting the Xanbus-enabled devices and terminating the network, do not plug terminators or other cables into any remaining open network ports on any Xanbus-enabled devices.
Installation Putting the System in Safe Mode CAUTION: Unpredictable device behavior Before removing or installing a device on an existing Xanbus System, you must put the system into Safe mode from the System Control Panel. In Safe mode, all Xanbus-enabled devices remain powered and continue to communicate, and all device outputs are disabled. To enter Safe mode: 1. On the Select Device menu, use the down arrow button to highlight System, as shown in Figure 10.
Installation For more information on the different system modes (Operate, Power Save, and Hibernate), see “System Modes” on page 20. Figure 12 Safe Mode 5. Press Enter. You are now in Safe mode. 6. Press Exit twice to return to the System Home screen. To exit Safe mode: 1. On the System settings menu, with Desired Mode highlighted, press Enter. 2. Use the down arrow button to select your desired system mode. 3. Press Enter.
Installation Testing Your Installation After you have installed the Xanbus System, you should confirm that your installation is operating correctly. Verifying Power is Available Each Xanbus-enabled device has an indicator light or display screen that confirms that it is receiving power. See the Installation or Owner’s Guide for each Xanbus-enabled device for information on verifying network power.
Installation Figure 14 System Settings: View Device Info 5. Press Enter. 6. To view the Device Information screen for each device, press the down arrow button. 809-2000 442-0110-01-01 1.00.00 Figure 15 Device Information Screen (RS2000 used for example) 7. To return to the System Settings menu, press Exit.
Installation System Modes This section provides a brief overview of the four different system modes. See the System Control Panel Owner’s Guide for complete information. The system modes described in this section affect the performance and behavior of all Xanbus-enabled devices on the Xanbus System. You can change system modes using the System Settings menu on the System Control Panel.
Installation Operate mode Characteristics In Operate mode, all communications are enabled on the Xanbus System. All power conversion functions are enabled. Each device is monitoring and communicating its input. The default mode of any Xanbus-enabled device is Operate mode. Whenever any device on the Xanbus System is powered on or reset, it will be in Operate Mode, as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17 Operate Mode Safe Mode See “Putting the System in Safe Mode” on page 16 for more information.
Installation Figure 18 Entering Power Save Mode Returning to Operate mode If an inverter/charger supplies power to the network, you can bring the system out of Power Save mode by applying AC input (with utility power or generator power) or by pressing the Reset button on the inverter/ charger. Hibernate mode Characteristics Hibernate mode removes power from all Xanbus-enabled devices on the Xanbus System. All operations are suspended until power is restored to the network.
Installation Restoring power Once in Hibernate mode, the system cannot return to Operate mode by itself. You must restore power to the network manually. If an inverter/charger supplies power to the network, you can bring the system out of Hibernate mode by applying qualified AC input power with utility power or generator power. For more information on the behavior of specific Xanbus-enabled devices, refer to Operation Guide or Owner’s Guide for each device.
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