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Sine Wave Plus - Installation Overview
Important: This overview is NOT intended to replace the Sine Wave Plus Owner’s Manual. BE SURE TO READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Installation of this equipment should only be performed by skilled personnel such as qualified electricians and Certified Renewable Energy (RE) System Installers. For a list of Xantrex Certified REdealers, please visit our website at www.XantrexREdealers.com.

Installation Overview:
The following information is a list of basic steps required to install a Sine Wave Plus Inverter/ Charger. Actual installation procedures will vary depending upon the configuration of the intended system. This Overview is provided for information only. Consult the Sine Wave Plus Owner’s Manual for specificinstallation instructions.

AC Generator Options
(externally located and equipped with auto-start)
Step-down Autotransformer

3 Renewable Energy (RE) Sources
Utility Grid Wind Photovoltaic Hydro

1. Mount the inverter/charger and supporting components.
Plan the safe location and wiring routes for all components involved. Be sure the mounting surface is strong enough to support the weight ofall the equipment. Be sure all wiring will safely handle the desired loads/current.

120/240 Vac or 240 Vac only Generator

AC conduit from generator

ON

OFF OFF

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120 Vac only Generator

ON

AC conduit from generator

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Generator Disconnect
ON OFF

2. Prepare the battery bank.
Select battery type, size, and battery bank configuration (Series, Parallel orSeries-Parallel). Connect appropriate cabling, DC disconnects, and over-current protection.

GSM Communications Cable

Utility AC Distribution Panel (120/240 Vac)
Remote Monitor Options
Personal Computer (requires the ICA)

DC Diversion Load (for Wind Generator)

DC Combiner Box DC Disconnect DC Disconnect and PVGFP
ON

DC Diversion Load (for Hydro Generator)

3. Install therenewable energy sources (if used).
Photovoltaic sources (Solar) - Includes the PV panels, combiner boxes (if used), DC Disconnects with ground fault protection (PVGFP) and DC Controller. Wind/hydro sources - Includes the hydro/wind generator, DC Disconnects, load controller, and Diversion Load.

ON

ON

ON

DC Disconnect

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

Accessories
Auxiliary Load Auxiliary LoadModule (ALM) Generator Start Module (GSM) Diversion Load Controller
DC DIVERSION LOAD CONTROLLER

ON

OFF

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Inver ter Control Module

G RID TIE

AC1

BULK

ERRO R

6

IN V

G EN
INVER T AC 2 FLOA T STATU S

ON/OF F MENU

M ENU H EADING S

M ENU ITEM S

SET POIN T S

Con trast

Reset Defaul ts

120 Vac Loads

240 Vac Loads975-0113-01-01 Rev A 11/06/2003 © 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc.

(+)

Inverter Control Module (ICM)

External Power Source

(–)

120 Vac only to a single inverter

C-Series

DC CHARGE CONTROLLER

DC Charge Controller

DC DIVERSION LOAD CONTROLLER

Diversion Load Controller

4. Install the AC or DC generator (if used).
Install an AC generator for AC load backup or battery charging.Install a DC generator for DC loads or battery charging. If using a 120/240 Vac or 240 Vac only generator, be sure to include a step-down or step-up autotransformer. The SW Plus Inverter is not designed to accept 240 Vac input.

C-Series C-Series

ALM

GSM

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Inve rte r Contr ol Module

5. Prepare the system grounds.
DC Generator
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ON ON

AC Conduit Box
GR D T I IEAC1 B ULK ERRO R

IN V

DC Conduit Box
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DC Conduit Box

G EN
N I VERT AC 2 FLOAT STATU S

ON/OFF MEN U

M ENU H EADING S

M ENU I EM S T

S ET POINTS

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AC Conduit Box

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Sine Wave Plus Inverter / Charger

Co ntrast

Reset Defaul ts

Inverter AC Distribution Panel (120 Vac only)

AC CONDUIT TO INVERTER PANEL

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

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