Xantrex XW4024-120/240-60, XW4548-120/240-60,... User manual

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XW™Power System
Installation Guide
XW4024-120/240-60
XW4548-120/240-60
XW6048-120/240-60
XW Power Distribution Panel
XW System Control Panel
XW Solar Charge Controller
XW Automatic Generator Start

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XW Power System
Installation Guide

About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. (www.xantrex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing
and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company's
products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality
power required by electronic equipment and the electricity grid. Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with facilities in the
United States, Germany, Spain, and a joint venture in China.
About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions
across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation,
and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and
efficient, the company's 120,000 employees achieved sales of more than 17.3 billion euros in 2007, through an active commitment to
help individuals and organisations "Make the most of their energy™". www.schneider-electric.com
Trademarks
Xantrex and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider Electric Services International sprl, registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for
identification purposes only.
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Xantrex Technology Inc.
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Livermore, California USA 94551
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Date and Revision
December 2008, Revision C
Part Number
975-0239-01-01
Product Numbers
865-1000 (XW 6048-120/240-60)
865-1005 (XW4548-120/240-60)
865-1010 (XW4024-120/240-60)
Contact Information
Telephone: [phone] (toll free in North America)
1-360-925-5097 (direct)
Fax: [phone] (toll free in North America)
1-360-925-5143 (direct)
Email: customer[email protected]
Web: www.xantrex.com

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About This Guide
Purpose
The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures
for installing the XW Power System.
Scope
The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and procedures for
installing the XW Inverter/Charger and related system components (the “XW
Power System”). It does not provide details about configuration, operation,
maintenance or troubleshooting. See the Operation Guide or Owner’s Manual of
each device for this information. This Guide also does not provide details about
particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery
manufacturers for this information.
Audience
The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install the XW Power System.
Installers should be certified technicians or electricians.
Organization
This guide is organized into four chapters and three appendices.
Chapter 1, “Introduction” lists and describes the components and basic features of
the XW Power System.
Chapter 2, “Inverter/Charger Installation” describes how to mount and install the
XW Inverter/Charger, and the XW Power Distribution Panel and XW Conduit
Box.
Chapter 3, “Xanbus Network Installation” provides detailed information for
planning and installing the components necessary for network communication on
a Xanbus system.
Chapter 4, “XW Solar Charge ControllerInstallation” describes how to mount and
connect the XW Solar Charge Controller as part of the XW System.
Chapter 5, “XW System Accessories Installation” describes how to mount and
install the XW System Control Panel and the Automatic Generator Start.
Appendix A, “Specifications” provides the electrical and environmental
specifications for the XW Series.

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Appendix B, “Wiring Diagrams” illustrate the most basic configurations and are
for reference only. Specific installations may require additional equipment to meet
national or local electric codes. Ensure all safety requirements are strictly
followed.
Appendix C, “Alternate System Configurations” provides wiring diagrams for
inverter/charger installations that do not require use of the power distribution
panel and the XW Conduit Box.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
Related Information
Additional information about operating the XW Inverter/Charger, see the XW
Inverter/Charger Operation Guide (975-0240-01-01).
For more information about related components, refer to:
• XW Power System Intallation Overview (975-0238-01-01)
• XW System Control Panel Owner’s Guide (975-0298-01-01)
• XW Solar Charge Controller Owner’s Guide (975-0283-01-01)
• XW Automatic Generator Start Owner’s Guide (975-0307-01-01)
These guides are available at www.xantrex.com. Printed copies should be
included with the components.
For more information about Xantrex Technology, Inc. as well as its products and
services visit www.xantrex.com.
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 XW Power System components or other equipment.

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Before using the inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings
on the unit, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual.
2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by Xantrex Technology Inc. may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. The inverter is designed to be permanently connected to your AC and DC
electrical systems. Xantrex recommends that all wiring be done by a certified
technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the local and national
electrical codes applicable in your jurisdiction.
4. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in
good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not operate the inverter
with damaged or substandard wiring.
5. Do not operate the inverter if it has been damaged in any way. If the unit is
damaged, see the Warranty and Product Information section at the end of this
manual.
6. This unit does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble the
inverter except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling. See the
Warranty Section in the XW Inverter/Charger Operation Guide and other
component manuals for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to
service the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal
capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and DC power
from the inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working
on any components connected to the inverter. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk.
8. The inverter must be provided with an equipment-grounding conductor
connected to the AC input ground.
9. Do not expose this unit to rain, snow, or liquids of any type. This product is
designed for indoor use only. Damp environments will significantly shorten
the life of this product and corrosion caused by dampness will not be covered
by the product warranty.
10. To reduce the chance of short-circuits, always use insulated tools when
installing or working with this equipment.
11. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches
when working with batteries.
WARNING
This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions as required by
UL and CSA standards for inverters used in residential applications. Read and
keep this Installation Guide for future reference.

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Limitations on Use
Single-phase Operation Only
Explosive Gas Precautions
1. Working in the vicinity of lead acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and
follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your inverter/charger.
2. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published
by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the
battery is installed.
FCC Information to the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Limitations on Use
The XW Power System is not intended for use in connection with life support
systems or other medical equipment or devices.
CAUTION
The XW4024-120/240-60, XW4548-120/240-60 and XW6048-120/240-60 series of
Inverter/Chargers are designed and tested for operation with single phase, three wire
(120V/240V) AC sources and should not be connected to a three phase AC source.
Connecting the device to a three phase source may result in damage to the unit and any
loads connected to the Inverter/Charger.

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Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v
1 Introduction
System Overview- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2
System Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2
System Components and Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3
XW Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3
XW Conduit Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3
XW Power Distribution Panel Panel and XW Conduit Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4
XW Connection Kit for INV2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5
XW Solar Charge Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6
XW System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6
XW Automatic Generator Start - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7
2 Inverter/Charger Installation
Pre-Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2
Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2
Knockout Preparation and Air Filter Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2
Removing Internal Faceplates in the Power Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3
Clearance Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3
Mounting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4
Step 1: Installing the Mounting Plate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4
Step 2: Mounting the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6
Step 3: Mounting the XW Power Distribution Panel and XW Conduit Box- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7
Step 4: Wiring the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8
Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9
Battery Bank Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9
Battery Cable Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9
Torque Values for the XW Series Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10
Torque Values for the XW Power Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–11
Inverter Grounding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–11
Backfeed Protection Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–11
Wiring the Inverter to the XW Power Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–12
Grounding the DC System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–12
Installing the Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13
Making DC Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–14
Making AC Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–16
AC Connections and Communication Ports - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–16
Accessing the AC Terminal Block and AC Ground Bar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17
Grounding the AC System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–18
AC Wiring to the Inverter AC Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–19
AC Wiring to the XW Power Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–19
Wiring the XW Inverter/Charger to a XW Power Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–21
Generator Wiring to the XW Inverter/Charger using a XW Power Distribution Panel - - - - - - - 2–22
Contents

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AUX Port - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–24
AUX+12V Voltage Supply - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–24
AUX-RPO: User Remote Power Off (RPO) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–25
User Line Wiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–25
AUX Port Terminal Assignments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–25
Basic Functional Test - Single Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–26
Confirm All Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–26
Applying DC Power to the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–26
Enable the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–27
AC Voltage Check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–28
Confirming Battery Charger Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–28
Step 5: Installing Additional Inverters- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–30
Installation Steps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–30
Parts List for Dual-Inverter Configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–31
Converting a Single-Inverter Power Distribution Panel to a Dual-Inverter Power Distribution Panel 2–31
DC Wiring for a Dual-Inverter System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–31
AC Wiring for a Dual-Inverter System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–33
Parts List for a Triple-Inverter Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–36
Converting a Single-Inverter Power Distribution Panel to a Triple-Inverter Power Distribution Panel 2–36
DC Wiring for a Triple-Inverter System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–37
AC Wiring for a Triple-Inverter System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–38
Xanbus and AC Sync Cable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–41
Basic Functional Test - Multiple Inverters- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–42
3 Xanbus Network Installation
Xanbus-enabled Devices- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2
The Xanbus System- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2
Network Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3
Ordering Network Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4
Network Layout - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4
Installing the Network - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5
Before You Begin the Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5
Installation Tools and Materials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5
Guidelines for Routing the Xanbus Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5
Installing Xanbus-Enabled Devices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6
4 XW Solar Charge Controller Installation
Installing the Charge Controller- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2
PV Array Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2
MPPT Voltage Range - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2
Mounting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3
Choosing a Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3
Removing the Wiring Compartment Cover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4
Removing Knockouts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4
Mounting the Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–6