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Scope
This manual provides safety guidelines and information about operating,
troubleshooting, and maintaining the Conext Core XC-NA Series.
Audience
This manual is intended for anyone who will operate the Conext Core XC-NA
Series Grid Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. Operators must be familiar with all the
safety regulations pertaining to operating high-voltage equipment as dictated by
local code. Operators must also have a complete understanding of this
equipments features and functions.
Organization
This manual is organized into the following chapters.
Chapter 1 contains information about the features and functions of the Conext
Core XC-NA Series.
Chapter 2 contains information on the basic operation of the Conext Core XC-NA
Series.
Chapter 3 contains information about configuring the Conext Core XC-NA Series.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this manual.
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 situation, which, if not avoided, can result
in moderate or minor injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, can result in
equipment damage.
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Important Safety Instructions
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Do not open any cabinet doors unless you are either qualified personnel or
authorized service personnel as defined in Audience on page iii.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Read all instructions, cautionary markings, and all other appropriate sections of this
manual before operating or troubleshooting the Conext Core XC-NA Series.
To be installed only by qualified personnel and serviced only by authorized service
personnel, as defined in Audience on page iii, equipped with appropriate
personal protective equipment and following safe electrical work practices.
This inverter is energized from multiple sources: the PV array, the AC grid, and the
external auxiliary AC source (if used). Before opening doors on the AC cabinet,
power stage cabinet, or DC recombiner cabinet, you must perform the following
steps:
Consult the system diagram to identify all power sources.
De-energize, lock out, and tag out all power sources following the procedure in
the Conext Core XC-NA Series Grid Tie Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and
Installation Manual (document number 990-5144).
Wait at least five minutes for internal capacitors to discharge to safe voltages.
Operation of the switches in or on the inverter does not remove all power from this
inverter. Switch terminals remain live unless the PV, AC, and external auxiliary AC
sources have been disconnected externally.
Before servicing, test using a meter rated at least 600 VAC/CAT IV and 1000 VDC/
CAT III, to ensure all circuits are de-energized.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Obey the manuals instructions plus all physical, electrical, and environmental
specifications shipped with the Conext Core XC-NA Series.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
In all installations, the installer must provide external disconnecting means for the
PV input, AC output, and external auxiliary AC source input wiring.
The overcurrent protection devices within the Conext Core XC-NA Series are
intended to provide adequate protection for inverter circuitry only.
The installer is responsible for determining whether additional external overcurrent
protection is required for the PV input, AC output, and external auxiliary AC source
wiring, in accordance with the applicable installation codes.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Do not install or attempt to operate the Conext Core XC-NA Series if it has been
dropped or has received more than cosmetic damage during transport or shipping. If
the Conext Core XC-NA Series is damaged, or suspected to be damaged, contact
customer service.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
LIMITATIONS ON USE
Do not use the Conext Core XC-NA Series in connection with life support systems or
other medical equipment or devices. The Conext Core XC-NA Series can only be used
in grid-interconnected PV systems. It is not suitable for any other application areas.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
HAZARD OF CRUSH INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Use caution and follow the instructions in the Conext Core XC-NA Series Grid Tie
Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual (document number
990-5144) for correct lifting, moving, and mounting of the Conext Core XC-NA
Series.
The Conext Core XC-NA Series can easily fall over if it is moved without caution. The
Conext Core XC-NA Series must be securely attached to the mounting surface after
positioning.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury
and/or damage to equipment.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Do not defeat or change the settings of the heater thermostats located inside the
Conext Core XC-NA Series as these heaters are installed to help prevent
condensation inside the Conext Core XC-NA Series.
Do not change the settings on the AC breaker.
Do not defeat any of the door interlocks. They are an integral part of the Conext
Core XC-NA Series protection system.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury
and/or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF BURNS
Components become hot during normal operation. Do not touch components inside
the Conext Core XC-NA Series until they have had time to cool down after the inverter
has been de-energized.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in moderate or minor injury.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF OVERHEATING AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Keep the air intake and exhaust paths unobstructed.
Follow the installation, ventilation, and clearance instructions in the Conext Core
XC-NA Series Grid Tie Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual
(document number 990-5144).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment.
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NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Conext Core XC-NA Series electronics can be destroyed by static charge. Wear static
protection gear, and use anti-static tools and procedures when installing the Conext
Core XC-NA Series.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii
1 Introduction
Operator Interface Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
ENABLE STATE/DISABLE STATE Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Inverter ON/OFF Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Front Panel User Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Ground Fault Status Indicator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Available Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Local vs. Remote Monitoring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Setting the Communication Method - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
AC Circuit Breaker and PV Disconnect Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 111
2 Operation
Description of System Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Operating Modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Operating States - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Initialization - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Disable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Enable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
Anti-islanding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
Operator Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
Front Panel User Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
Operator Interface Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29
Conext Core XC-NA Series Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 210
3 Configuration
Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
Changing System Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
Setting the Date and Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
Setting the Language - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
Changing the Display Parameter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
Changing Parameter Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34
Changing Logging Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35
Clearing the Service State Alert - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36
Changing Grid, Power Tracking, and Protection Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37
Region-Specific Grid Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37
Parameter Descriptions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 310
User Limits and References for Grid Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 312
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4 Troubleshooting
Offline State and Service State Event Code Descriptions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Front Panel User Interface Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 419
Ground Fault Status Indicator Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 419
5 Preventive Maintenance
Maintenance Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52
Maintenance in Response to Periodic Servicing Reminder Events - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52
Longer Maintenance Intervals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52
Maintenance on a Monthly Interval (or more often if required) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52
External Cleaning Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 53
Exhaust Screen Cleaning Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 53
Air Intake Screen Cleaning Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 54
Air Intake Filter Check and Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 55
AIC Filter Check and Replacement Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56
A Specifications
System Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A2
Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A2
Physical and Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A3
Regulatory Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A3
Over Voltage, Under Voltage, Frequency, and Tolerances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A4
Bolt Sizes and Torque Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A5
Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A6
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ENABLE STATE/
DISABLE STATE switch
behind cover
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All Conext Core XC-NA Series covers must be closed and cabinet doors must be
closed and locked during normal operation. For specific maintenance
operations, Conext Core XC-NA Series have a feature that will allow the DC
cabinet door to be opened without interrupting Conext Core XC-NA Series
operation (opening any other doors will interrupt Conext Core XC-NA Series
operation). This feature is intended only to allow the DC cabinet door to be
opened to read the display of the isolation monitor. The door must be closed
again immediately after reading the display.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not open the DC cabinet door when the environmental conditions indicate a
possibility of dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Close the DC cabinet door as soon as you have read the display of the isolation
monitor.
Avoid longer than necessary operation with the DC cabinet door open.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
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NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not open the cover when the environmental conditions indicate a possibility of
dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Avoid longer than necessary operation with the cover open.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
Under normal conditions, the ENABLE STATE/DISABLE STATE switch is in the ENABLE
STATE position. The main AC circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch will not
close unless the switch is in the ENABLE STATE position. The Conext Core XC-NA
Series will not operate unless the switch is in the ENABLE STATE position.
To change any grid settings, the switch must be turned to the DISABLE STATE
position. Turning the switch to the DISABLE STATE position initiates an immediate
controlled shutdown of the Conext Core XC-NA Series and opens both the main
AC circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch within the inverter.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Turning the switch to the DISABLE STATE position does not de-energize the Conext Core
XC-NA Series; it only stops power production. Externally disconnect the PV, AC, and
external auxiliary AC sources to de-energize the Conext Core XC-NA Series.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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The inverter ON/OFF switch is also the auxiliary power switch. Under normal
conditions, the inverter ON/OFF switch is in the ON position, providing the auxiliary
power necessary for power production and for maintenance functions such as
viewing and extracting data from the front panel user interface or performing
software updates. The main AC circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch cannot
be closed unless the switch is in the ON position. The Conext Core XC-NA Series
will not restart unless the switch is in the ON position.
To initiate a power cycle, the switch must be turned to the OFF position and then
back to the ON position. Turning the switch to the OFF position initiates an
immediate controlled shutdown of the Conext Core XC-NA Series and opens
both the main AC circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch within the Conext
Core XC-NA Series.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Turning the switch to the OFF position does not de-energize the Conext Core XC-NA
Series; it only stops power production. Externally disconnect the PV, AC, and external
auxiliary AC sources to de-energize the Conext Core XC-NA Series.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
ENABLE STATE/
DISABLE STATE
switch
Inverter ON/OFF
switch
Figure 1-2 ENABLE STATE/DISABLE STATE switch and inverter ON/OFF switch
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In order for the front panel user interface to function correctly, and to help protect
the Conext Core XC-NA Series from the external environment, the cover must
remain closed during normal operation.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not open the cover when the environmental conditions indicate a possibility of
dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Avoid longer than necessary operation with the cover open.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
The cover and the heaters behind the cabinet door, help to keep the front panel
user interface warm. If you have the cover open for an extended period of time in
cold weatherbelow 0 C (32 F), even though the heater is active, the front
panel user interface may stop responding. Should this happen, (for example,
while changing settings) close the cover and allow the internal heaters to warm
the front panel user interface until it responds.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Repeated or extended low temperature exposure may reduce the lifetime of the front
panel user interface.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment.
Extensive status information and Offline state or Service state events are
reported to the front panel user interface. Use a 4 mm hex key to unlock the latch
and open the cover in order to make changes via the front panel user interface.
The cover has provisions for a lock to prevent unauthorized access. Use the
scroll wheel to navigate through menu or value options, and press the center of
the scroll wheel to select the menu or value. The keypad has four F function
keys, RUN (remote enable) and STOP/RESET (remote disable) keys, and an ESC
escape key.
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Periodic servicing
Event ID
reminder
Inverter status
! PV LVL2 6341
Inverter activity or line
Active Power Point Tracking
state description
Parameter
Online Inverter state
Active power
description
Parameter value
463.5 kW
F1 return to default F2, F3, and F4
parameter display function keys
(context-specific)
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Measure voltage before proceeding. Always assume that the ground fault status
indicator is illuminated due to a ground fault. Normally grounded conductors may
be ungrounded and energized, or normally ungrounded conductors may be
grounded, when a ground fault is present. Normally grounded DC conductors will
become intermittently ungrounded with indication by the ground fault status
indicator when the Conext Core XC-NA Series measures the PV array isolation.
Do not defeat or modify the GFDI circuit in any way.
Do not operate the Conext Core XC-NA Series without a functioning GFDI circuit.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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Available Options
When an option is ordered, it will be factory-installed before shipping.
DC recombiner
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When the parameter control is set to Modbus, you can still access the Parameter
Control Station menu on the front panel interface to change back to panel control.
DANGER
MULTIPLE SOURCES WITH HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Operation of the switches in or on the Conext Core XC-NA Series does not remove
all power from the Conext Core XC-NA Series. Switch terminals remain live unless
the PV, AC, and external auxiliary AC source have been disconnected externally.
All service and maintenance must be performed by authorized service personnel
only, as defined on page iii, following the instructions in Service Bulletin for Conext
Core XC-NA Series Inverter Lock-Out and Tag-Out Procedures (document number
993-0479).
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
The main AC circuit breaker is located behind a cover on the AC cabinet door
and the PV disconnect switch is located behind a cover on the DC cabinet door
as shown in Figure 1-5 on page 112. These covers help to protect the circuit
breaker and PV disconnect from the external environment. Twist the knob to open
the covers.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Do not change the settings on the AC breaker.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not open the covers when the environmental conditions indicate a possibility of
dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Avoid longer than necessary operation with the covers open.
Although the covers are hinged at the top and they fall closed, you must manually
twist the knob to latch the covers closed after use.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
The main AC circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch are each load-break rated
disconnects. During an Offline state or Service state eventor if the Conext Core
XC-NA Series is shut off for any reasonthe AC circuit breaker and PV
disconnect switch automatically open. Each is capable of breaking its full load
current.
AC circuit PV disconnect
breaker switch
(QF1) (QF11)
AC cabinet DC cabinet
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Operating Modes
The Conext Core XC-NA Series has the following operating modes:
Operating States
The Conext Core XC-NA Series has the following main operating states:
Initialization
Disable
Enable
Offline
Reconnecting
Online
Grid Online (This state only occurs when the Conext Core XC-NA Series
is running in PVCQ mode)
Service
The operating states for a Conext Core XC-NA Series in PV mode are illustrated
in Figure 2-1 on page 23. The operating states for a Conext Core XC-NA Series
in PVCQ mode are illustrated in Figure 2-2 on page 24. A state machine within
the control unit software governs the transitions between operating states.
Initialization
In the Initialization state, the Conext Core XC-NA Series performs all necessary
actions to transition from completely OFF to dormant but ON. When initialization is
complete, the Conext Core XC-NA Series transitions to the Disable state.
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Figure 2-2 Conext Core XC-NA Series operational states in PVCQ mode
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Disable
In the Disable state, the Conext Core XC-NA Series is dormant and does not
attempt to connect to the grid. The Conext Core XC-NA Series must be in the
Disable state to receive commands and changes to the configuration
parameters. The Conext Core XC-NA Series automatically transitions to the
Disable state when it is switched on using the inverter ON/OFF switch. To exit the
Disable state, both the ENABLE STATE/DISABLE STATE switch and any optional
remote monitoring system command must be set to ENABLE.
When the Conext Core XC-NA Series is in the Enable state, it transitions to the
Disable state only when the ENABLE STATE/DISABLE STATE switch is set to DISABLE or
the DISABLE command is sent from any optional remote monitoring system
connection.
Enable
The Enable state is the standard operating state of the Conext Core XC-NA
Series. In this state, the Conext Core XC-NA Series maximum power tracker
operates the array at maximum power based on the available irradiance. The
following conditions must be met for the Enable state:
The inverter ON/OFF switch, the ENABLE STATE/DISABLE STATE switch, and the
optional remote monitoring system ENABLE/DISABLE command are in the ON or
ENABLE position.
Within the Enable state the Conext Core XC-NA Series can either be Offline,
Reconnecting, Online, or Grid Online (PVCQ mode only).
Offline The grid input or the PV input is not within the normal operating ranges or a grid
disturbance or PV disturbance has been detected. Examples of an Offline state
event are disconnection due to variations in grid voltage or frequency, or the loss
of PV power at nighttime. During an Offline state event, the Conext Core XC-NA
Series stops processing power and stays in the Offline state until the grid or PV
array returns to its normal operating range.
All Offline state event conditions that the Conext Core XC-NA Series detects are
reported to the front panel user interface and any optional remote monitoring
interface and are recorded in the event log. The front panel user interface
displays the state and fault code. For a description of the Offline state event
codes, see Offline State and Service State Event Code Descriptions on
page 42.
Reconnecting The grid or PV array is within its normal operating range. The Conext Core XC-NA
Series is clearing the Offline state event and transitioning automatically to the
Online state. It will re-start after the Grid Reconnection Delay period; no
intervention is required.
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Online All monitored parameters are within normal operating range and the Conext Core
XC-NA Series is processing power as intended. In addition to the conditions for
the Enable state, the following conditions must be met for the Online state:
Grid Online (PVCQ The grid is within its normal operating range but the PV array is not within its
mode only) normal operating range. The Conext Core XC-NA Series is delivering constant
reactive power to the grid.
Set the Conext Core XC-NA Series to operate in PVCQ mode when 24-hour
reactive power compensation (Var) is required. This can be done by setting "CQ
Mode" to "ON".
Service
Whenever a Conext Core XC-NA Series encounters a Service state event
condition, it immediately stops processing power and executes an orderly
shutdown that includes opening both the main AC contactor and the PV
disconnect switch. Examples of a Service state event are a fault signal received
from the processor or the number of overcurrent events and switching frequency
events exceeding the OCP Max Daily Count.
The Conext Core XC-NA Series remains in the Service state until an authorized
service technician remedies the cause and then returns the Conext Core XC-NA
Series to normal operation.
Service state events appear on the front panel user interface and on any optional
remote monitoring interface and are recorded in the event log. The front panel
user interface displays the state and event ID code. For a description of the
Service state event codes, see Offline State and Service State Event Code
Descriptions on page 42.
Anti-islanding
A condition referred to as islanding occurs when a distributed generation source
(such as the Conext Core XC-NA Series) continues to energize a portion of the
utility grid after the utility is disconnected or experiences an interruption in
service. Usually, when this happens, the grid frequency or voltage is not stable
as the load and generation demand is not balanced. The Conext Core XC-NA
Series will detect an incompatible grid voltage or frequency and transition to the
offline state.
However, a situation may exist where there is a perfect balance between load
and generation demand in the island and the self resonance of the grid is at the
same frequency as the nominal grid frequency. In this situation, the inverter can
indefinitely supply the island with power.
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To prevent a perfect balance between load and generation demand, the Conext
Core XC-NA Series will periodically change the amount of reactive power which it
delivers to the grid (this may be disabled in the Conext Core XC-NA Series
settings by Schneider Electric authorized personnel, with the agreement of the
local utility). This effectively changes the input reactance of the inverter and the
variance in the input reactance will change the resonant frequency of the
network. Usually in an island condition the electrical network will respond to initial
conditions of state variables. The frequency will eventually drift due to the varying
reactance of the Conext Core XC-NA Series. Eventually, the Conext Core XC-NA
Series will disqualify the grid due to low or high frequency and transition to the
offline state. In a non-island condition, the grid frequency doesn't depend on the
inverter reactance.
Once the Conext Core XC-NA Series is in the offline state, due to the
incompatible grid frequency, the criteria to transition to the online state is the
same as for any other event.
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Operator Interface
The operator interface communicates critical operational information to and from
the Conext Core XC-NA Series. This communication occurs between the
operator and the front panel user interface or between the operator and any
optional remote monitoring system. The front panel user interface is behind a
cover located on the door of the AC cabinet, see Front Panel User Interface on
page 16 for more information. You can read the display through the window
without opening the cover. Use a 4 mm hex key to unlock the latch and open the
cover in order to make changes via the front panel user interface. The cover has
provisions for a lock to prevent unauthorized access.
In order for the front panel user interface to function correctly, and to help protect
the Conext Core XC-NA Series from the external environment, the cover must
remain closed during normal operation.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not open the cover when the environmental conditions indicate a possibility of
dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Avoid longer than necessary operation with the cover open.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
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Operation: Operator Interface
1 Access Level
3 Grid Settings
Main Menu
5 Inverter Operating Modes
6 Inverter Protections
7 Product Info
8 Ratings
For details about these menu items, see Overview on page 32.
Conext Core XC-NA Series status Operational information that the Conext
Core XC-NA Series provides to you. The status information, which includes the
Conext Core XC-NA Series operating mode and state and all operational values,
can be viewed any time the Conext Core XC-NA Series has control power. For
details about Conext Core XC-NA Series status information, see Conext Core
XC-NA Series Status below.
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Periodic servicing
Event ID
reminder
Display
Online Inverter state
Active power
parameteruse
Parameter value
scroll wheel to 463.5 kW
change
Figure 2-4 Conext Core XC-NA Series status information on main screen
Table 2-1 Conext Core XC-NA Series status information on main screen
Periodic servicing reminder The exclamation point (!) symbol is shown on the front panel user
interface when a Service state alert is active or a recommended
maintenance service call is required.
Inverter operating mode Shows the current Conext Core XC-NA Series operating mode:
If there is more than one Service State event, only the most urgent Event
ID code is shown. If there is more than one Offline State event, the Event
ID for the first event to occur is shown.
Inverter activity or state description A more detailed explanation of what the Conext Core XC-NA Series is
actively doing, such as Active Power Point Tracking.
Table 2-1 Conext Core XC-NA Series status information on main screen
Inverter state Shows the current Conext Core XC-NA Series state:
Initialization
Disable
Offline (in Enable state)
Online (in Enable state)
Grid Online (in Enable state, PVCQ mode only)
Service
Display parameter Shows the parameter that has been chosen for initial display:
Use the scroll wheel to view other display parameters, when you reach
the end of the menu, the display returns to the beginning of the menu.
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Overview
You can change many of the configuration settings on the Conext Core XC-NA
Series to meet your specific requirements. This chapter describes the
configurable settings and explains how to change them.
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Configuration: Changing System Setup
Language Selection
Language, Time, Interface
0 English
1 Deutsch
2 Espaol
3 Franais
4 Italiano
5 Chinese
6 Japanese
7 Custom 2
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Display Configuration
Select Display
Grid Current Line 1
Active Power
Language, Time Interface Grid Voltage V12
DC Voltage
Grid Frequency
MWh Energy Produced
Grid Current
Thermal Loading
4. Scroll to Display Configuration, and then press the center of the scroll wheel.
5. Scroll to Select Display, and then press the center of the scroll wheel.
6. Scroll to select the parameter that you want to display as the default on the
front panel user interface, and then press the center of the scroll wheel to
apply the change.
7. Press F4 to return to the home screen.
Use the Modbus setting for all optional remote monitoring interfaces.
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Diagnosis
Inverter Protections
No. of Data Log Records
No. of Event Log Records
No. of Fault Log Records
Day Data Log Rate
Night Data Log Rate
1st day hour
1st night hour
RTC Mode
Clear Log
4. Scroll to Diagnosis, and then press the center of the scroll wheel.
5. Scroll to RTC Mode (real time clock mode), and then press the center of the
scroll wheel.
6. Scroll to Config Mode, and then press the center of the scroll wheel.
7. Press Esc on the keypad to return to the RTC Mode menu, and then press
Esc again to return to the Diagnosis menu.
8. Make any changes to Day Data Log Rate, Night Data Log Rate,
1st day hour, or 1st night hour (see To change settings: on page 37
for instructions on how to change the parameters and see
Table 3-11 on page 316 for detailed information on the parameters).
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9. After the parameters have been changed, press Esc on the keypad to return
to the Diagnosis menu.
10. Scroll to RTC Mode, and then press the center of the scroll wheel.
11. Scroll to Log Mode, and then press the center of the scroll wheel.
The XC Series is unable to log information while in Config Mode.
12. Press F4 to return to the home screen.
Access Code
enter code !
Clear Service Mode
Access Level
Service Code
enter code 0
Min = 0
Reset to Factory
enter 1234
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Certain settings are password protected and can be changed only by authorized
service personnel. For example, a password is required to configure many
parameters relating to utility protection.
WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE
Password-protected settings must be adjusted only by authorized service
personnel (as defined on page iii) who are aware of the impact of
changing the settings, including the impact on system safety.
Utility protection parameter settings must be changed only with the
agreement of the local authority.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
To change settings:
Thresholds: The value that the parameter must be at for the alert to be
triggered (disconnect threshold) or the value that the parameter must be at for
the alert to be cleared (reconnect threshold).
Delays: The length of time the parameter must be at the threshold before the
alert is triggered (disconnect delay) or the length of time the parameter must be
at the threshold before the alert is cleared (reconnect delay).
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The very high voltage, very high frequency, very low voltage, and very low
frequency parameters enable you to set a short delay period to quickly disable
the Conext Core XC-NA Series when parameter values are excessively out of
range.
Table 3-1: Table 3-1 lists the available utility regions. The Conext Core XC-NA
Series is configured with the utility regions default settings at the factory.
The following table lists the set of default parameter values for each utility region.
Table 3-3 on page 310 describes each of the parameters and details which
parameters are password-protected.
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Parameter Descriptions
The following table describes the parameters listed in Changing Grid, Power
Tracking, and Protection Settings.
PV Gen Qualification
The PV Gen Qualification settings listed in Table 3-5 are the parameters for
changing the inverter-PV status from online to offline and vice versa.
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
PV OC Start Voltage PV voltage at which inverter can start to produce power VDC 400
(wake-up voltage).
PV Reconn Delay Length of time that the inverter must have all PV seconds 1200
parameters within normal operating condition before
going online.
PV noP Disconn Threshold Power threshold at which the inverter goes offline due to % 1
inadequate power from the PV array (normally a nighttime
event).
PV noP Disconn Delay Time delay before inverter goes offline due to inadequate seconds 3000
power from the PV array.
PV noP Disconn Delay Factor Multiplier to extend the PV noP Disconn Delay when N/A 4
User PV Voltage Reference is not zero.
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
Max DC Operating Voltagea Voltage at which, or above which, the inverter can defer VDC 850
reconnection when power ramping is required because
of a grid error
PV OC Recovery Delay Length of time before the inverter stops power ramping min 15
and produces full power. This value must be higher than
Reconnect Power Ramp Time.
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
MPPT Settings
The MPPT settings listed in Table 3-7 are the parameters for tracking maximum
power point.
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
MPPT Type MPPT method that the inverter will use. N/A Type 1
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
MPPT Occurrence Factor Sets the frequency of MPPT voltage perturbation steps N/A 5
(MPPT Occurrence Factor X MPPT Sampling Interval).
MPPT Offset Factor Defines the hysteresis level for determining tracking N/A 2500
direction.
MPPT Offset Maximum Defines the maximum MPPT hysteresis, where: W 1000
MPPT hysteresis = PV power/MPPT Offset Factor.
MPPT Offset Minimum Defines the minimum MPPT hysteresis, where: W 50
MPPT hysteresis = PV power/MPPT Offset Factor.
MPPT Sampling Interval Sampling interval for PV power readback. ms 500
MPPT Reset Factor Defines the level used to reset the PV voltage reference N/A 0.01
during power point shifting, where:
Reset increment = MPPT Reset Factor x Perturb Voltage
Step.
Fast Sweep
The Fast Sweep settings listed in Table 3-8 are the parameters for periodic
sweeps of the PV array voltage using the Schneider Electric Fast Sweep
technology.
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
Sweep Enable Enables or disables periodic sweeps of the PV array N/A Disabled
voltage to detect if multiple maxima exist.
Sweep Occurrence Time between periodic PV array voltage sweeps. seconds 3600
Sweep Duration Duration of each PV array voltage sweep. seconds 5
Sweep Start Voltage Voltage at which an MPPT sweep starts. VDC 400
Sweep Range Voltage Voltage at which an MPPT sweep range starts or VDC 0
stops.
Sweep Stop Voltage Voltage at which an MPPT sweep stops. VDC 800
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
User PV Voltage Ref Desired PV voltage reference. If you set this reference to VDC 0
zero, or if the PV voltage is zero, the inverter will use the
MPPT settings instead.
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
GFD Reconn Delaya Length of time that the Conext Core XC-NA Series minutes 20
must have all system parameters within normal
operating conditions before going online following a
ground fault detection.
GFD Max Daily Counta Maximum number of ground fault detections (GFDs) 5
in one day before the GFD escalates to a service
event.
a.Changes must be made by authorized personnel with a password.
Diagnosis
Refer to Changing Logging Settings on page 35 as additional steps are
required to modify the parameters in the Diagnosis Menu.
Day Log Ratea Rate at which the data logger stores data during the minutes 5
day (maximum 60 minutes)
First Day Houra The hour at which daytime starts (24-hour clock). hours 6
Night Log Ratea Rate at which the data logger stores data at night. minutes 60
First Night Houra The hour at which nighttime starts (24-hour clock). hours 21
1 = 000 Do nothing
2 = 106 Clear Data Log
3 = 206 Clear Event Log
4 = 306 Clear Fault Log
a.Changes must be made by authorized personnel with a password.
Temperature Settings
The tables in this section list the temperature settings that you can change using
the front panel user interface.
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
Heater Disconnect Delaya Length of time before the Heater Response alert is seconds 4.0
triggered.
Cold Offline Thresholda Internal temperature above which the Conext Core C -15
XC-NA Series is allowed to transition online using
the Cold Start algorithm, which is a slow ramp up of
power.
Cold Online Thresholda Internal temperature below which the Conext Core C -20
XC-NA Series triggers a transition from online to
offline to protect components against operation in
extreme cold temperatures.
Cold Start Reset Thresholda Internal temperature at or above which the Conext C -5
Core XC-NA Series immediately exits the Cold Start
algorithm and resumes normal operation.
Cold Start Timea Maximum length of time the Cold Start algorithm minutes 20
remains active if the Conext Core XC-NA Series
does not reach a temperature above the Cold Start
Reset Threshold. The Conext Core XC-NA Series
will commence normal operation after this time.
Default
Parameter Description Units Value
Dew Point Reconn. Delaya Length of time before the Conext Core XC-NA minutes 15
Series automatically exits Dew Point Control,
regardless of the result of a Dew Point Temperature
query.
Thermal Derating Ratea Rate at which the Conext Core XC-NA Series %/min 1
derates power during the Cabinet Air Filters event
or AIC Filter De-rating event.
a.Changes must be made by authorized personnel with a password.
DANGER
MULTIPLE SOURCES WITH HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
All service and maintenance must be performed by authorized service personnel
only, as defined on page iii, following the lock-out and tag-out procedure in Service
Bulletin for Conext Core XC-NA Series Inverter Lock-Out and Tag-Out Procedures
(document number 993-0479).
Any event resulting in a transition to Service state must be corrected by authorized
service personnel. You must call for service.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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For more information about Offline state and Service state events, see Operating States on page 22.
Event
Code Event Condition Name State Event Condition Description Required Action
0033 Thermal Sensor O/C Service The number of open-circuits detected by the thermal sensor Call for service.
see 2033 (code 2033) has exceeded the maximum daily limit.
0040 PV Voltage Sensor Service The number of PV Voltage Sensor events (code 2040) has Call for service.
see 2040 exceeded the PV V Sns. max Daily Count.
0041 PV Current Sensor Service The number of PV Current Sensor events (code 2041) has Call for service.
see 2041 exceeded the PV I Sns. max Daily Count.
Table 4-1 Event codes
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Code Event Condition Name State Event Condition Description Required Action
0045 Heater Response Service The number of Heater Response events (code 2045) has Call for service.
see 2045 exceeded the maximum daily limit.
0050 Phase Imbalance Service The number of Single Phase Transient events (code 2050) Call for service.
see 2050 has exceeded the Single Phase Transient max Daily count.
There has been a loss in at least one phase. The sensor
might be signalling a fault.
0070 LC EEPROM Service The LC EEPROM is corrupted. Call for service.
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correct position or no longer signalling an error the Conext resume operation or escalate to
Core XC-NA Series waits for the Int Error Recon Delay period code 0010.
to pass and then automatically clears this event and
resumes normal operation after the Internal Reconnection
Delay period.
Table 4-1 Event codes
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Code Event Condition Name State Event Condition Description Required Action
2015 DC Switch Response Offline The PV disconnect is in the wrong position or is signalling an No action needed. Conext Core
see 0015 error. Once the PV disconnect is in the correct position or no XC-NA Series will automatically
longer signalling an error the Conext Core XC-NA Series resume operation or escalate to
waits for the Int Error Recon Delay period to pass and then code 0015.
automatically clears this event and resumes normal
operation after the Internal Reconnection Delay period.
2026 ASIC Reset Offline The ASIC is invalid or is signalling an error. Once the ASIC is No action needed. Conext Core
see 0026 validated or no longer signalling an error the Conext Core XC-NA Series will automatically
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2050 Single Phase Transient Offline The difference between the phase currents is above the No action needed. Conext Core
see 0050 Current Imbalance Threshold for longer than the Current XC-NA Series will automatically
Imbalance Delay period. Once the difference between the resume operation or escalate to
phase currents falls below the Current Imbalance Threshold code 0050.
for longer than the Current Imbalance Delay period, the
Conext Core XC-NA Series waits for the Int Error Recon
Delay period to pass and then automatically clears this
event and resumes normal operation after the Internal
Reconnection Delay period.
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2097 Option Card Comm Offline An error was detected with the option card communication. No action needed. Conext Core
Once the option card communication is verified, the Conext XC-NA Series will automatically
Core XC-NA Series automatically clears this event and resume operation.
resumes normal operation after the Grid Reconnection Delay
period.
2098 PVO-APP Comm Offline An error was detected with the PVO to APP communication. No action needed. Conext Core
Once the PVO to APP communication is verified, the Conext XC-NA Series will automatically
Core XC-NA Series automatically clears this event and resume operation.
410
period.
Table 4-1 Event codes
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Code Event Condition Name State Event Condition Description Required Action
2410 Voltage Envelope High Offline The instantaneous amplitude of any phase of the grid is No action needed. Conext Core
above the Voltage Envelope Threshold for longer than the XC-NA Series will automatically
Voltage Envelope Delay. Once the utility grid voltage has resume operation.
recovered to within the acceptable operating range, the
Conext Core XC-NA Series qualifies the grid, automatically
clears this event, and resumes normal operation after the
Grid Reconnection Delay period.
2601 Hardware DC Offline The DC voltage is above the IGBT hardware-set over-voltage No action needed. Conext Core
412
2612 Voltage Ramp Timeout Offline The charging ramp time is above the Charging Ramp No action needed. Conext Core
Disconnection Delay. The Conext Core XC-NA Series XC-NA Series will automatically
transitions to Offline and shows Int Error Recon Delay on the resume operation.
front panel user interface. The Conext Core XC-NA Series
automatically clears this event and resumes normal
operation after the Grid Reconnection Delay period.
2620 Overcurrent Offline The short circuit current is above the IGBT hardware-set No action needed. Conext Core
see 0620 overcurrent threshold. Once the short circuit current has XC-NA Series will automatically
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2806 Dew Point Control Offline The internal temperature of the Conext Core XC-NA Series is No action needed. Conext Core
above the Dew Point Temperature setting, the heater is on XC-NA Series will automatically
(due to a high humidity reading from the dew point resume operation.
controller), and the Conext Core XC-NA Series is offline.
4045 Heater Response Offline The heater does not start when expected. Call for preventive maintenance.
Table 4-1 Event codes
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6094 Cold Start Offline The temperature of power board and average of heat sinks No action needed.
is higher than the Cold Offline Threshold (when the Conext
Core XC-NA Series is offline) and lower than the Cold Start
Reset Threshold. The Conext Core XC-NA Series will begin
Cold Start procedure by transitioning the Conext Core
XC-NA Series to online state. Once the temperature is higher
than the Cold Start Reset Threshold or the Cold Start lasts for
the period of the Cold Start Time, the Conext Core XC-NA
Series will automatically stop Cold Start procedure and
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NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Repeated or extended low temperature exposure may reduce the lifetime of the front
panel user interface.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
Measure voltage before proceeding. Always assume that the ground fault status
indicator is illuminated due to a ground fault. Normally grounded conductors may
be ungrounded and energized, or normally ungrounded conductors may be
grounded, when a ground fault is present. Normally grounded DC conductors will
become intermittently ungrounded with indication by the ground fault status
indicator when the Conext Core XC-NA Series measures the PV array isolation.
Do not defeat or modify the GFDI circuit in any way.
Do not operate the Conext Core XC-NA Series without a functioning GFDI circuit.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
All service and any preventive maintenance not described in this chapter must be
performed by authorized service personnel only, as defined on page iii, following the
lock-out and tag-out procedure in Service Bulletin for Conext Core XC-NA Series
Inverter Lock-Out and Tag-Out Procedures (document number 993-0479).
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
The service area around the Conext Core XC-NA Series must be dry and free of
debris during installation, commissioning, service or preventive maintenance.
If installation, commissioning, service or preventive maintenance must be performed
when the environmental conditions indicate a possibility of dust or precipitation
entering the cabinet (such as rain, snow, or heavy wind) or if the temperature is below
freezing, a service shelter must be provided by the customer at their own expense.
If the service shelter is not provided, the installation, commissioning, service or preventive
maintenance will be postponed until the environmental conditions have cleared.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
Maintenance Requirements
Preventive maintenance is required to help provide safe operation and good
performance.
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1. Visually inspect the exhaust locations and rear air intake filters for
accumulation of dirt and debris.
2. If there is any dirt or debris blocking the air intake or exhaust, clear the debris
using a vacuum cleaner or similar tool.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND AMPUTATION
Remove and clean only the outer screen. Do not remove the second, inner screen.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not remove the exhaust screens when the environmental conditions indicate a
possibility of dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Reinstall the exhaust screens as soon as they are clean.
Do not twist or bend screens as you remove them. They must retain their shape to
be effective when they are reinstalled.
Do not use harsh cleaners, brushes, or pressure washers.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws on either side of each
exhaust screen, as shown in Figure 5-1.
2. Keep the screws.
3. Gently clean the screen using warm soapy water.
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NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not remove the air intake screens when the environmental conditions indicate a
possibility of dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Reinstall the air intake screens as soon as they are clean.
Do not twist or bend screens as you remove them. They must retain their shape to
be effective when they are reinstalled.
Do not use harsh cleaners, brushes, or pressure washers.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the brackets retaining
the screen, as shown in Figure 5-2.
2. Slide the brackets to either side and remove the screen by pulling it towards
you.
3. Gently clean the screen using warm soapy water.
4. Fully rinse the screen clear of soap.
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5. Reinstall the air intake screen, ensuring that the honeycomb is on the inside
and the bug screen is on the outside.
6. Slide the brackets back over the screen and tighten the screws until snug.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not remove the air intake filters when the environmental conditions indicate a
possibility of dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Reinstall the air intake screens as soon as the air filters are replaced.
Do not twist or bend screens as you remove them. They must retain their shape to
be effective when they are reinstalled.
Filters are not washable and must be replaced.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
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1. Shut down the Conext Core XC-NA Series by turning the ENABLE state/DISABLE
state switch to DISABLE state and the inverter ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Remove the air intake screens on the AC and DC cabinets only, as described
in To clean the air intake screens: on page 54.
3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the bracket on the
right-hand side of the filter, as shown in Figure 5-3.
4. Slide the right-hand bracket to the right and remove the filter by pulling it
towards you.
5. Install the replacement filter, slide the right-hand bracket back over the
screen, and tighten the screws until snug.
6. Reinstall the air intake screens on the AC and DC cabinets, as described in
To clean the air intake screens: on page 54.
NOTICE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not open the power stage cabinet doors when the environmental conditions
indicate a possibility of dust or precipitation entering the cabinet.
Close the power stage cabinet doors as soon as you have replaced the AIC filter.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment
and can compromise the environmental protection of the Conext Core
XC-NA Series.
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Preventive Maintenance: Maintenance Requirements
1. Shut down the Conext Core XC-NA Series by turning the ENABLE state/DISABLE
state switch to DISABLE state and the inverter ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Open the left-hand power stage cabinet door.
3. Locate the AIC filter in the center of the left cabinet, as shown in Figure 5-4.
4. Loosen the captive thumb screws holding the bottom metal triangles in
place.
5. Pivot the metal triangle and slide the filter out the bottom.
6. Replace the filter with a new one by sliding it up from the bottom, making
sure that the top is behind the upper metal triangles.
7. Pivot the metal triangle back in to place and tighten the captive thumb
screws until snug.
8. Close the power stage cabinet door as soon as the work is complete.
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WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, ARC FLASH, AND FIRE
HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Unsafe conditions and damage to the Conext Core XC-NA Series can result if the
instructions and electrical, physical, and environmental installation specifications in this
manual are not obeyed.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury
and/or damage to equipment.
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System Specifications
The specifications for a Conext Core XC-NA Series are provided. The Conext
Core XC-NA Series has only been designed for use with photovoltaic power
systems that operate within the following specifications.
Electrical Specifications
Table A-1 Electrical specifications
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Regulatory Specifications
Regulatory specifications for the Conext Core XC-NA Series are:
1.Certified only when the Conext Core XC-NA Series is installed in conjunction with the DC
Recombiner Mating Kit.
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Condition
V 120% Vnom
0.11 sec (default)
(120% default) Rated (60 Hz)
(Adjustable 0 65.535 sec)
Adjustable 100140%
65.0 Hz (default) 3 sec (default)
Rated Vnom
(Adjustable Set points 50.0 80.0) (Adjustable 0 65.535 sec)
>60.5 Hz
0.11 sec (default)
Rated Vnom 60.5 Hz (default)
(Adjustable 0 65.535 sec)
(Adjustable Set points 50.0 70.0)
<59.8 Hz
0.60 sec (default)
Rated Vnom 59.5 Hz (default)
(Adjustable 0 655.35 sec)
(Adjustable Set points 40.0 60.0)
<57.0 Hz
0.11 sec (default)
Rated Vnom 57.0 Hz (default)
(Adjustable 0 65.535 sec)
(Adjustable Set points 40.0 60.0)
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Max #
AC Terminal Conductors Bolt Torque
Connections # of Terminals per Terminal (Hardware) Size Requirements
External auxiliary AC 3 (~ L1, ~ L2, 1 Maximum size: 10 AWG stranded N/A spring
source (XT4) ~ L3) conductor. clamps
Table A-6 provides acceptable bolt sizes and torque values for PV terminal
connections.
Cert
Max #
DC Terminal Conductors Bolt Torque
Connections # of Terminals per Terminal (Hardware) Size Requirements
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Dimensions
Dimensions in mm
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