Conext™ Configuration Tool AI Version 1.01 Owner’s Guide 975-0721-01-01 Revision C 06-2016 EvAAeCCn12t ! kAWCInhvaerrgtiinngg Equalize http://solar.schneider-electric.com Conext™ Configuration Tool AI Version 1.01 Owner’s Guide http://solar.schneider-electric.com Copyright and Contact Copyright © 2012-2016 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, SELLER (A) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION; (B) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK; AND (C) REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT HTTP://SOLAR.SCHNEIDER-ELECTRIC.COM. Document Number: 975-0721-01-01 Revision: Revision C Date: 06-2016 Contact Information http://solar.schneider-electric.com Please contact your local Schneider Electric Sales Representative or visit our website at: http://solar.schneider-electric.com/tech-support/ Copyright and Contact Information About Your System As soon as you open your product, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. Serial Number _________________________________ Product Number _________________________________ Purchased From _________________________________ Purchase Date _________________________________ About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing and operating the Schneider Electric Conext Configuration Tool AI (Anti Islanding). Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, procedures for installing the software, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. This Guide does not provide details about particular brands of batteries, photoelectric cells, or generators. Consult individual battery manufacturers for this information. Audience The Guide is intended for any qualified personnel planning to install and operate Conext Configuration Tool AI. Certain configuration tasks should only be performed by qualified personnel in consultation with your local utility and/or an authorized dealer. Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. Keep unqualified personnel away from batteries. Servicing of batteries must only be performed or supervised by qualified personnel with knowledge of batteries and their required precautions.Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in: (cid:129) Working with distributed power sources (cid:129) Installing electrical equipment (cid:129) Applying applicable installation codes (cid:129) Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work (cid:129) Installing and configuring batteries (cid:129) Installing hardware and software on a Windows-based computer (cid:129) Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. Organization This Guide is organized into five chapters and one appendix: Chapter 1, “Introduction and Installation” introduces Conext Configuration Tool AI and describes how to install the software and connect Conext Configuration Tool AI to the Xanbus network. 975-0721-01-01 iii This manual is for use by qualified personnel only About This Guide Chapter 2 contains information and procedures to configure a Conext XW+ Inverter/Charger system using the Conext Configuration Tool Configuration Wizards. Chapter 3, “Device Configuration” describes how to use Conext Configuration Tool AI to configure each device in the system. Chapter 4, “System Logging” contains information and procedures to use the Conext Configuration Tool AI system logging feature. Chapter 5, “Upgrading Firmware” contains information about upgrading device firmware using Conext Configuration Tool AI. Appendix A, “Legacy USB-to-Xanbus Adapters” provides information about installing older versions of the USB-to-Xanbus adapter. Related Information You can find more information about Schneider Electric as well as its products and services at http://solar.schneider-electric.com Disclaimer The Conext Configuration Tool AI software is provided by Schneider Electric Industries SAS ("Schneider Electric") to you free of charge. Schneider Electric does not warrant that the software will operate uninterrupted, that it is free from defects or errors, or that it is suitable for certain purposes. The software is used at your risk and responsibility. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS, EXPENSE OR CAUSE OF ACTION, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA, OR FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR NON-PECUNIARY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE INABILITY TO USE OR THE MISUSE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. iv 975-0721-01-01 This manual is for use by qualified personnel only Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD This guide contains important safety instructions for Conext Configuration Tool AI that must be followed during installation procedures. Read and keep this Installation Guide for future reference. Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure. The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. The safety alert symbol shall not be used with this signal word. 975-0721-01-01 v This manual is for use by qualified personnel only Safety Safety Information 1. Before using the Conext SW/XW/XW+ 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 the manufacturer 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. The manufacturer 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. 6. This unit does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble the inverter except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling. See your warranty 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. Putting the unit in Standby mode 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 electrical equipment. vi 975-0721-01-01 This manual is for use by qualified personnel only Safety DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH (cid:129) Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462. (cid:129) This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. (cid:129) Never operate energized with covers removed (cid:129) Energized from multiple sources. Before removing covers identify all sources, de-energize, lock-out, and tag-out and wait 2 minutes for circuits to discharge (cid:129) Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm all circuits are de-energized. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH (cid:129) Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects. (cid:129) This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. (cid:129) Keep sparks and flames away from the batteries. (cid:129) Use tools with insulated handles. (cid:129) Wear protective glasses, gloves and boots. (cid:129) Do not lay tools or other metal parts on top of batteries. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. 975-0721-01-01 vii This manual is for use by qualified personnel only Safety WARNING UNINTENDED OPERATION The use of this product with Modbus communications requires expertise in the design, operation, and programming of the device. Only qualified persons should program, install, alter, and commission this product. When writing values to the device, you must ensure other persons are not working with the device. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury, and/or equipment damage. viii 975-0721-01-01 This manual is for use by qualified personnel only