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Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW
and Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW

Grid-Tied Photovoltaic
Inverters
Xantrex GT500 E Xantrex GT630 E
Xantrex GT500 E GI Xantrex GT630 E GI
Xantrex GT630 E GI 1K

Operation Manual
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Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW and
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Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters
Operation Manual
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About This Manual
Purpose
The purpose of this Operation Manual is to provide explanations and procedures
for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Schneider Electric Xantrex
GT500 E 500 kW and the Schneider Electric Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverters. Installation instructions are available in the Xantrex GT500 E
and Xantrex GT630 E Planning and Installation Manual.
Scope
This Manual provides safety guidelines and information about operating and
troubleshooting the unit.
Audience
This Manual is intended for anyone who needs to operate the Xantrex GT500 E
500 kW & Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters. 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. The Xantrex inverter
must be installed by qualified personnel as described in Xantrex GT500 E and
Xantrex GT630 E Planning and Installation Manual.
Installation, servicing and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in:
installing electrical equipment and PV power systems (up to 1000 V),
applying all applicable installation codes,
analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work,
and,
selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Organization
This Manual is organized into four chapters and one appendix.
Chapter 1, Introduction contains information about the features and functions of
the Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW & Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic
Inverters.
Chapter 2, Operation contains information on the basic operation of the Xantrex
GT500 E 500 kW & Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters.
Chapter 3, Troubleshooting contains information and procedures for operators to
perform basic troubleshooting of the Xantrex inverter.
Chapter 4, Preventative Maintenance contains information for site maintenance
personnel on when to book an appointment with qualified personnel for
preventative maintenance on the Xantrex inverter.
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Appendix A provides the environmental and electrical specifications for the
Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW & Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic
Inverters.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
Product Names
This manual includes information for two products: Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex
GT630 E.
Both inverters can have Grid Interactive Options (VAR control and low voltage
ride-through). The Xantrex GT630 E GI can have the additional option of
1000 Vdc input voltage. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the term Xantrex
inverter will be used to describe inverters both with and without any of the
options.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Related Information
You can find more information about Schneider Electric as well as its products
and services at www.schneider-electric.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 unit or
other equipment.
Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but
not as serious as a caution or warning.
ANSI American National Standards Institute DSP Digital Signal Processor
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array GUI Graphical User Interface
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers
IGBT Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
IPM Intelligent Power Module NFPA National Fire Protection
Association
PSL Phase-Shift Loop PV Photovoltaic
UFCU Universal Frontpanel Control Unit
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Important Safety Instructions
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD
This manual contains important safety instructions for the Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW
& Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters Xantrex inverter
that must be followed during operation and maintenance procedures.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock, explosion, and arc flash
Before installing the Xantrex inverter read all instructions, cautionary markings,
and all other appropriate sections of this manual. Exercise extreme caution at all
times to prevent accidents.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock, explosion, and arc
flash. Risk of equipment damage
Unsafe conditions and damage to the inverter may result if the instructions, and
electrical, physical, and environmental installation specifications in this manual
are not obeyed.
The Xantrex inverter enclosures contain exposed conductors and parts operating
at lethal voltage and at high enough energy to create an arc flash. Electrocution or
severe burns may result. The enclosure doors should remain closed with the
latches tightened, except during installation, maintenance or testing. Installation,
servicing and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel. To reduce
the risk of electric shock or arc flash, do not open any doors or remove any covers
unless you are qualified to do so, are properly equipped with appropriate personal
protective equipment, and have locked out and tagged out all sources of energy
and verified that the inverter is de-energized. Do not open the cabinet doors if
moisture is present (rain or heavy dew).
WARNING: Multiple sources with risk of electric shock,
explosion, and arc flash
The Xantrex inverter is energized from the PV array, from the AC grid, and from an
auxiliary AC source (backed up with a Xantrex UPS for Xantrex GT500 E & Xantrex
GT630 E units with low-voltage ride-through capability). All 3 sources (4 including
a Xantrex UPS) must be disconnected, locked-out and tagged-out, and all circuits
tested to verify that the inverter is fully de-energized, by following the Lock-out and
Tag-out and other Safety instructions found in the Important Safety chapter of your
Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Planning
and Installation Manual (Part #: 975-0581-01-01), before servicing or maintenance.
Opening the AC and DC disconnect switches on the inverter does not remove all
power from the inverter. Wait 20 minutes for the DC bus capacitors, located within
the cabinet, to discharge after removing power.
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WARNING: Limitations on use
The Xantrex inverter is not intended for use in connection with life support
systems or other medical equipment or devices. The Xantrex inverter may only
be used in grid-interconnected PV systems; it is not suitable for any other
application areas.
WARNING: Explosion hazard
The IGBT module may explode in the event of a major malfunction.
Do not operate the inverter with the doors open.
WARNING: Crush hazard
The inverters have a very high balance point and can easily fall over if they are
moved without caution. The inverter must be securely attached to the mounting
surface after positioning.
WARNING: Burn hazard
Inverters contain internal components that become hot during normal operation.
Use caution when servicing if inverter has been operating. Allow time for parts to
cool before contact.
When installing the Xantrex inverter use only components recommended or sold
by the manufacturer. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock,
injury to persons, and will void the warranty.
Do not attempt to operate the Xantrex inverter if it has been dropped, or received
more than cosmetic damage during transport or shipping. If the Xantrex inverter
is damaged, or suspected to be damaged, see the Warranty for this unit in the
Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E Planning and Installation Manual.
WARNING: Risk of fire and equipment damage
The overcurrent protective devices within the Xantrex inverter are intended for
protecting the Xantrex inverter circuitry only. It is the installer's responsibility to
determine the overcurrent protection required for the PV array or external AC or
DC cabling, in accordance with the applicable installation codes.
Unsafe conditions and damage to the inverter may result if the inverter is
energized with condensation present inside the unit. Storage, transportation, and
operational conditions must ensure that internal condensation is not created, or
that the inverter is dry before energizing. Obey the environmental specifications
and classifications in Table A-2 and Table A-3.
Safety
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Personal Safety
Follow these instructions to ensure your safety while working with the Xantrex
inverter.
Qualified Personnel
Only qualified personnel shall perform the installation, initial operation and
maintenance of the Xantrex inverter. Follow all applicable workplace safety
procedures and regulations regarding work practices, personal protective
equipment (PPE), installation and test equipment, etc.
Service personnel must be equipped with personal protective equipment
appropriate for the work to be performed, which may include some or all of the
following:
Electrically rated safety gloves
Safety glasses
Ear protection
Electrical safety shoes/boots
Electrical safety hard hat
Padlocks and tags (for lock-out/tag-out of disconnects)
Appropriately rated meter to verify that the circuits are de-energized
(1000 Vac and DC rated, minimum)
Check local safety regulations for other requirements.
All servicing must be done in accordance with the instructions and safety
information found in your Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual (Part #: 975-0581-01-01).
CAUTION: Risk of overheating
The inverters have supply air and exhaust air areas, which must remain
unobstructed. The inverter can overheat and will cease power production if the
installation, maintenance and clearance instructions are not adhered to. Ensure
you remove the tracks required for transportation located at the top of the
inverter.
CAUTION: Risk of equipment damage
Inverter electronics can be destroyed by static charge. Wear static protection
gear, and use anti-static tools and procedures when servicing the inverter.
Install external surge arrestors at the input of the UPS and ensure the CCU
communication interfaces also have over voltage protection devices.
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Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v
1 Introduction
Description of the Xantrex inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Physical Characteristics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
AC Interface Enclosure (+H0) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Inverter Enclosure (+H1) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Power Distribution Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Converter Control Unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Power Electronics Matrix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
DC Interface Enclosure (+H2) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Operator Interface Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
3 stand-by/power-on Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Emergency Stop (E-STOP) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
AC and DC Disconnect Switches - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Operation Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 110
Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation (Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E) - - - - - - - - - - 110
Variable Power Factor Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 110
Maximum Peak Power Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 110
Utility Voltage/Frequency Fault Automatic Reset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 112
Safety Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 112
Anti-Island Protection (Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E base units only) - - - - - - - - - 112
Low Voltage Ride-through Capability - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 112
PV Ground Insulation Detection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 113
PV Over-voltage Detection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 113
Ground Fault Monitoring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 114
Lightning Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 114
Communication Features and Methods - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 116
System Status and Fault Reporting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 116
Data Logging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 117
Monitoring Connection Methods - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 117
Direct Access Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 117
Remote Access Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 117
2 Operation
Description of System Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Operating States - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Power Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Transition - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Shutdown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Fault - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Contents
Contents
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Automatic Sleep Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Operator Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
UFCU Keypad Operation and Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
Display - Initialization Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Standard Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Menu Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
READ Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
Write Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 215
Commanding Goal State Changes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 223
Setting the Date and Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 224
Manual State Transitions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 225
Automatic State Transitions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 225
Auto-restart Feature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 226
Energize Procedure (Startup) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 226
3 Troubleshooting
Faults and Fault Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
General Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32
Automatically Clearing Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
Fault Code Descriptions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34
Control Unit Disconnect Errors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 311
4 Preventative Maintenance
Maintenance Intervals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Monthly Intervals or As Required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Six Month Intervals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
5 year Interval - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
10 year Interval - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
A Specifications
System Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A2
Physical and Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A2
Regulatory Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A2
Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A3
Over Voltage, Under Voltage and Frequency Ranges - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A4
Bolt Sizes and Torque Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A5
Uninterrupted Power Supply UPS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A6
Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A6
Warranty and Return Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WA1
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Figure 1-1 Xantrex inverter Major Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Figure 1-2 Xantrex inverter Operator Interface Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Figure 1-3 3 stand-by/power-on Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Figure 1-4 Emergency Stop- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Figure 1-5 AC and DC Disconnect Switches- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Figure 1-6 Maximum Peak Power Tracking- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 111
Figure 1-7 Bender Relay Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 113
Figure 1-8 Xantrex inverter Current Transducers- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 114
Figure 1-9 AC Lightning Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 115
Figure 1-10 DC Lightning Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 115
Figure 1-11 AUX Lightning Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 115
Figure 1-12 Display and UFCU Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 116
Figure 2-1 Operating States Flow Chart - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
Figure 2-2 The Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU) and Display- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
Figure 2-3 Initialization Screens- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Figure 2-4 Operator Interface Menu Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28
Figure 2-5 Read-by-ID Feature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 214
Figure 2-6 State Transition Diagram- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 223
Figure 2-7 Display Showing Fault Code - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 226
Figure A-1 Xantrex inverter Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A6
Figures
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xiii

Table 2-1 Scrolling through the READ Menu Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 210
Table 2-2 READ Menu Descriptions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 210
Table 2-3 Write Menu Parameters- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 216
Table 3-1 Fault Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34
Table A-1 Physical and Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A2
Table A-2 Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A3
Table A-3 Over/Under-Voltage and Over/Under-Frequency Ranges - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A4
Table A-4 AC Terminal Bolt Size, and Torque Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A5
Table A-5 DC Terminal Bolt Size, and Torque Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A5
Table A-6 Minimum UPS Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A6
Tables
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1 Introduction
Chapter 1, Introduction contains
information about the features and
functions of the Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW
& Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverters.
The Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverter with optional Ride-
through Capability and optional VAR
Control is a utility interactive, three-phase
power conversion system for grid-
connected photovoltaic arrays with a
power rating of 500 kW.
The Xantrex GT630 E 630kW Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverter with optional Ride-
through Capability, optional VAR Control
and optional 1000 Vdc, which provides
input range capability up to 1000 Vdc, is
a utility interactive, three-phase power
conversion system for grid-connected
photovoltaic arrays with a power rating of
630 kW.
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Description of the Xantrex inverter
Designed to be easy to install and operate, the Xantrex inverter automates start-
up, shutdown, and fault detection scenarios. With user-settable power tracking
that matches the inverter to the array and adjustable delay periods, users are
able to customize start up and shut down sequences. Multiple Xantrex GT500 E
or Xantrex GT630 E inverters are easily paralleled for larger power installations.
The Xantrex inverter power conversion system consists of a pulse-width
modulated (PWM) inverter, switch gear for isolation and protection of the
connected AC and DC power sources. Housed in a rugged IP20 rated,
galvanized steel enclosure, the Xantrex inverter incorporates sophisticated
Intellimod
(IPM) insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) as the main power

switching devices. An advanced, field-proven, maximum peak power tracker
(MPPT) integrated within the Xantrex inverter control firmware ensures the
optimum power throughput for harvesting energy from the photovoltaic array.
Protection
Features
The advanced design of the Xantrex inverter includes an EMI output filter and the
main AC contactor located electrically on the inverter side of the isolation
transformer. Additionally, the Xantrex inverter integrated controller contains self-
protection features including over and under-voltage and frequency safeguards.
An integral anti-island protection scheme (Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E
base units only) prevents the inverter from feeding power to the grid in the event
of a utility outage.
User Interface The Xantrex inverter includes a local user interface comprised of a 3 (stand-by/
power-on) switch (called ON/OFF on older models), a keypad, and a 4-line, 80
character display. The display provides an interface for the user to query Xantrex
inverter system status, control, metering/data logging and protective functions.
These features can be accessed remotely using an optional communication kit.
Physical
Characteristics
The Xantrex inverter comes in a set of three enclosures to house the Electronics
described above. The left one-door section is the AC interface enclosure (+H0).
The center two-door section is the main inverter enclosure (+H1). The right one-
door section is the DC interface enclosure (+H2). The three enclosures are
constructed and delivered as one complete assembly. These components are
identified in Figure 1-1 on page 13 and the dimensions are identified in Figure
A-1 on page A6.
Grid Interactive
Options
The Xantrex GT500 E GI or Xantrex GT630 E GI has all of the features of the
Xantrex GT500 E or Xantrex GT630 E base unit (respectively), with the addition of
either VAR control or VAR control and low voltage ride through together. The low-
voltage ride-through capability allows the inverter to continue operation during
dips in the AC voltage and power-factor compensation, by using array, not line
voltage to compensate for extra capacitance or inductance on the grid based on
the user-settable parameters. To facilitate these features, the ride-through option
does not provide anti-islanding protection. The VAR control provides reactive
power control for full power across the power factor range.
1000 V Input
Option
The Xantrex GT630 E GI 1K enables the Xantrex GT630 E to accept input
voltages up to 1000 Vdc.
Physical Characteristics
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Physical Characteristics
The Xantrex inverter comes in a set of 3 enclosures to house the electronics
described above. The left 1-door section is the AC interface enclosure (+H0).
The center 2-door section is the inverter enclosure (+H1). The right 1-door
section is the DC interface enclosure (+H2). The 3 enclosures are constructed
and delivered as one complete assembly.
The Xantrex inverter is IP20 rated.
These components are identified in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Xantrex inverter Major Components
DC Interface
Enclosure
+H2
AC Interface
Enclosure
-HO
Main Inverter Enclosure
(Front View) +H1
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AC Interface Enclosure (+H0)
The AC interface enclosure houses the connection for the utility (see Figure 1-1
to locate the AC interface enclosure). This enclosure contains the AC disconnect
switch, which has an integral over-current and over-temperature protection. The
terminals for the auxiliary AC voltage and the main AC contactor are also located
in this enclosure.
Inverter Enclosure (+H1)
The Xantrex inverter inverter enclosure contains the power distribution panel, the
converter control unit, and power electronics matrix. Also found within the main
inverter enclosure are some of the system protection devices (such as the sense
and control power fuses).
Power Distribution Panel
Located in the middle right side of the inverter enclosure, this power distribution
panel contains many of the Electromechanical, protective, and control power
components necessary to support the operation of the Xantrex inverter.
Converter Control Unit
The control unit is a digital signal processor (DSP) based control board that
performs numerous control and diagnostic functions associated with Xantrex
inverter operation. Its most significant tasks are control of the Xantrex inverter
electromechanical components and power electronics converters and
communication with the universal front panel control unit, and system sensors.
The control unit also contains the necessary DC power supplies to support its
operation.
Power Electronics Matrix
The power conversion matrix is located behind the inner doors of the inverter
enclosure. The matrix consists of switching transistors (IGBTs), transistor gate
drive electronics, laminated bus structure, DC capacitors and an aluminium
extrusion heatsink with cooling fans. The fans are located below the heatsink.
DC Interface Enclosure (+H2)
The DC interface serves as the connection interface between the PV array and
the Xantrex inverter (see Figure 1-1 on page 13 to locate the DC interface). This
enclosure is where the DC disconnect switch resides. Optionally the DC interface
enclosure can include PV string fuses and master/slave combiner contactors.
Operator Interface Controls
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Operator interface controls are located on the front door of the inverter enclosure.
These controls include a 3 (stand-by/power-on) switch (called ON/OFF on older
models), an emergency stop (E-STOP) pushbutton, a 4-line display and a keypad
called the universal frontpanel control unit (UFCU).
Figure 1-2 Xantrex inverter Operator Interface Components
Display
Universal
Frontpanel
Control Unit
(UFCU)
3 stand-by/
power-on Switch
Main Inverter Enclosure (Front View)
DC Interface
Enclosure
E-STOP
Pushbutton
AC Interface
Enclosure
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3 stand-by/power-on Switch
The Xantrex inverter incorporates a maintained position 3 (stand-by/power-on)
switch (called ON/OFF on older models) located on the right center door, under
the main control display. Under normal conditions, the 3 (stand-by/power-on)
switch is in the 2 (power-on) position. Turning the switch to the 1 (stand-by)
position initiates an immediate controlled shutdown of the Xantrex inverter and
opens both the main AC contactor and DC disconnect switch within the unit.
Turning the switch to the 1 (stand-by) position will not de-energize unit; it only
stops power production. The main AC contactor and DC disconnect switch
cannot be closed unless the switch is in the 2 (power-on) position. The Xantrex
inverter is prevented from being restarted until the 3 (stand-by/power-on) switch
is turned back to the 2 (power-on) position.
Figure 1-3 3 stand-by/power-on Switch
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Emergency Stop (E-STOP)
The Xantrex inverter incorporates a maintained position E-STOP pushbutton located
on the inverter enclosure. Under normal conditions, the E-STOP pushbutton is in the
CLOSED (extended) position. Pushing the pushbutton to the OPEN (depressed)
position initiates an immediate controlled shutdown of the Xantrex inverter and
opens both the main AC contactor and DC disconnect switch within the unit. Both
the main AC contactor and DC disconnect switch cannot be closed unless the
pushbutton is in the CLOSED (extended) position. The Xantrex inverter is prevented
from being restarted until the E-STOP pushbutton is in the CLOSED (extended)
position.
Provisions are supplied for adding a remote emergency stop circuit.
Figure 1-4 Emergency Stop
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AC and DC Disconnect Switches
The main AC disconnect switch is located inside the AC interface enclosure and
the DC disconnect switch is located inside the DC interface enclosure. Additional
external AC and DC disconnecting means, capable of being locked-out and
tagged-out, must be provided as part of the installation, to facilitate safe
servicing of the inverter.
The main AC and DC disconnect switches are each equipped with an auxiliary
contact block which enables the switch to be used as a load break disconnect.
In the event of a fault, the DC disconnect switch automatically opens, and it is
capable of breaking the full DC load current.
For Xantrex GT500 E & Xantrex GT630 E units with UPS backup, the UPS breaker
(-F5) is installed in the center (+H1) enclosure.
All Xantrex inverter enclosure doors must be closed and locked during normal
operation.
WARNING: Multiple sources with risk of electric shock,
explosion, and arc flash
The Xantrex inverter is energized from the PV array, from the AC grid, and from
an auxiliary AC source (backed up with a Xantrex UPS for Xantrex GT500 E &
Xantrex GT630 E units with low-voltage ride-through capability). All 3 sources
(4 including a Xantrex UPS) must be disconnected, locked-out and tagged-out,
and all circuits tested to verify that the inverter is fully de-energized, by following
the Lock-out and Tag-out and other Safety instructions found in the Important
Safety chapter of your Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual (Part #: 975-0581-01-01),
before servicing or maintenance. Opening the AC and DC disconnect switches
on the inverter does not remove all power from the inverter. Wait 20 minutes for
the DC bus capacitors, located within the cabinet, to discharge after removing
power.
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Figure 1-5 AC and DC Disconnect Switches
AC Disconnect
Switch (-Q1)
AC Interface Enclosure
DC Disconnect
Switch (-Q11)
DC Interface Enclosure
AC Disconnect Switch DC Disconnect Switch
UPS Breaker (-F5)
Located in center
enclosure
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Operation Features
The Xantrex inverter has the following operation features.
Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation (Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex
GT630 E)
The Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E maintain unity power factor during
operation. The control software constantly senses utility voltage, and constructs
the output current waveform to match the utility voltage. The Xantrex GT500 E
and Xantrex GT630 E are not capable of operation without the presence of
normal utility voltage, nor are they capable of varying the output power factor off
unity.
Variable Power Factor Operation
The Xantrex inverters with the VAR control option have user-settable parameters
for varying the output power factor off unity.
In addition, the inverter can compensate for reactive loads on the grid by varying
the power factor it supplies according to the user-settable parameters.
Maximum Peak Power Tracking
An advanced, field-proven, maximum peak power tracking (MPPT) algorithm
integrated within the Xantrex inverter control software ensures the optimum power
throughput for harvesting energy from the photovoltaic array. The peak power
voltage point of a PV array can vary, primarily depending upon solar irradiance
and surface temperature of the PV panels. This peak power voltage point is
somewhat volatile, and can easily move along the I-V curve of the PV array every
few seconds. The MPPT algorithm allows the Xantrex inverter to constantly seek
the optimum voltage and current operating points of the PV array, and maintain
the maximum peak PV output power.
Accessible via the UFCU, there are five user-settable parameters that control the
behavior of the maximum peak power tracker within the Xantrex inverter. As
shown in Figure 1-6 on page 111, user- settable parameters include:
PPT V Ref (ID# 37),
I PPT Max (ID#42),
PPT Enable (ID# 44),
PPT Rate (ID# 45), and
PPT V Step (ID# 46).
Upon entering the Power Tracking mode, it takes approximately 20 seconds for
the Xantrex inverter to ramp the PV voltage to the PPT V Ref setpoint regardless
of the actual PV voltage.
With the PPT Enable set to 0 (power tracker disabled), the Xantrex inverter
regulates the DC Bus at the PPT V Ref setpoint. Regulating the DC bus means
drawing more or less current out of the PV array to maintain this desired voltage.
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With the PPT Enable set to 1 (power tracker enabled), followed by the
expiration of the PPT Rate (MPPT decision frequency), the MPPT reduces the
reference voltage by an amount equal to the PPT V Step value.
At this point the MPPT compares the amount of AC output power produced to the
previous amount of AC power produced by the Xantrex inverter. If the output
power has increased, the next change made (after PPT Rate has again
expired) to the reference voltage, will be in the same direction.
Conversely, if the power comparison proves undesirable, the power tracker
reverses the direction of the change to the PPT_V Step. The MPPT algorithm
within the Xantrex inverter then continues this ongoing process of stepping and
comparing in order to seek the maximum power throughput from the PV array.
The changes made by the MPPT to the reference voltage are restricted by the
maximum and minimum PV input voltage:
880 and 450 V respectively for the Xantrex GT500 E,
880 and 495 V respectively for the Xantrex GT500 E with VAR control,
880 and 575 Vdc respectively for the Xantrex GT630 E,
880 and 575 Vdc respectively for the Xantrex GT630 E with VAR control.
Also, the MPPT will not attempt to produce power greater than that allowed by
the I PPT Max setpoint. If available PV power is above the maximum allowable
power level of the Xantrex inverter, the MPPT increases voltage as needed to
maintain output power below rated maximum.
Optimization of the Xantrex inverter MPPT results in an increase in energy
production. You are encouraged to study the PV arrays I-V curves and to adjust
the MPPT user-settable parameters accordingly.
Figure 1-6 Maximum Peak Power Tracking
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Utility Voltage/Frequency Fault Automatic Reset
In the event of a utility voltage or frequency excursion outside of preset limits, the
Xantrex inverter stops operation and displays a fault at the operator interface.
Once the utility voltage has stabilized within acceptable limits for a period of at
least 5 minutes, the Xantrex inverter automatically clears the fault and resumes
normal operation. Voltage and frequency fault setpoints are detailed later in this
section.
Safety Features
Anti-Island Protection (Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E base units
only)
A condition referred to as Islanding occurs when a distributed generation source
(such as the Xantrex inverter Grid-tied Photovoltaic Inverter) continues to
energize a portion of the utility grid after the utility experiences an interruption in
service. This type of condition may compromise personnel safety, restoration of
service, and equipment reliability.
The Xantrex inverter employs a method for detecting the islanding condition using
a Phase-Shift-Loop (PSL). This method is implemented in the control unit to prevent
islanding of the Xantrex inverter. The control unit continuously makes minor
adjustments to the output phase angle above and below unity. In the event of a
utility interruption or outage, these adjustments destabilize the feedback
between the inverter and the remaining load, resulting in an over/under-
frequency or voltage condition.
Upon detection of such a condition, the Xantrex inverter then performs an
immediate orderly shutdown and opens both the main AC contactor and DC
disconnect switch. The fault condition remains latched until the utility voltage and
frequency have returned to normal for at least 5 minutes.
Low Voltage Ride-through Capability
If the Xantrex inverter has the grid interactive option of low voltage ride-through
the inverter continues to function for 1.5 to 2.5 seconds (length of time
dependant on a site specific requirement) if the AC voltage is below the
minimum, but greater than 5% of the nominal operational voltage. In other words,
the inverter rides through voltage dips, and continues to operate even in unstable
grid conditions by delivering the same output AC current prior, during and after a
low voltage ride-through event.
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PV Ground Insulation Detection
The Xantrex inverter may be equipped with an optional PV ground insulation
detection circuits for ungrounded arrays, positive grounded arrays, or negative
grounded arrays. For ungrounded arrays the PV ground insulation detection
circuit will activate when the impedance drops below a preset value, the Xantrex
inverter executes an immediate orderly shutdown, opens both the AC and DC
contactors and reports a PV Ground Insulation Fault on the display of the UFCU.
The Xantrex inverter automatically clears the fault when the fault is remedied. No
parallel switching of the ground fault relays is allowed. For positive or negative
grounded arrays the detection circuit will activate when the leakage current
exceeds the threshold. The Xantrex inverter then executes an immediate orderly
shutdown, opens both the AC and DC contactors and reports a PV Ground
Insulation Fault on the display of the UFCU. The detection device must be reset
manually.
PV Over-voltage Detection
In the event of PV voltage greater than 940 Vdc during normal operation, all
Xantrex GT500 E & Xantrex GT630 E units (with the exception of those with the
1000 Vdc input option) will execute an orderly shutdown and report a fault to the
operator interface. If PV voltage remains greater than 940 Vdc, these inverters
may be irreparably damaged.
For the Xantrex GT630 E GI 1K the PV voltage can be as high as 1000 Vdc while
the inverter is not running. After the 1000 Vdc input option pulls down the array
voltage to a value within the inverter's operating range the inverter will start, the
PV over-voltage detection works as normal and protects the inverter from PV
voltages greater than 940 Vdc.
See Chapter 3, Troubleshooting for further information on this fault condition.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock or fire
When the PV ground insulation fault is displayed on the UFCU, some part of the
PV array that is supposed to be floating and isolated from earth ground has
become grounded or has damaged isolation. Both shock and fire hazards are
present under these conditions, and the system requires servicing by qualified
personnel.
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Ground Fault Monitoring
The Xantrex inverter is equipped with a ground fault detection circuit by means of
hall effect current transducers (+T14) (-T13) installed in the DC+ and DC-
circuits. This circuit is active when the PV array is properly grounded. The current
flowing in the PV+ and PV- circuits should be the same magnitude but opposite
polarity. Any difference is considered ground current. In the event this
imbalanced current exceed a predetermined value; the Xantrex inverter
executes an immediate orderly shutdown, opens both the AC contactor and the
DC disconnect switch, and reports a ground fault on the display of the UFCU.
The Xantrex inverter remains faulted until the ground fault is remedied and the
advisory is cleared at the operator interface.
Lightning Protection
Lightning arrestors are incorporated to obtain maximum protection. The control
voltage is secured against over-voltages by means of a TYP2 PRD40R 1P (-F30)
located in the AC interface enclosure. The AC output is secured against over-
voltages by means of (3) DBM 1 760 FM (-F31, -F32, -F33) located in the AC
interface enclosure and the DC input using a DGY PV 1000 (-F34) located in the
DC interface enclosure. The lightning arrestors are equipped with an indicator. A
green light on the indicator states that the lightning arrestor is OK; a red light on
the indicator means that the lightning arrestor must be replaced. If a DBM 1 760
FM needs to be replaced, the back-up fuses (-F35) must be checked as well. For
any service or replacement of lightning arrestors, call Schneider Electric
customer service.
Figure 1-7 Xantrex inverter Current Transducers
Current Transducers
(+T14) and (-T13)
Safety Features
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Figure 1-8 AC Lightning Protection
Figure 1-9 DC Lightning Protection
Figure 1-10 AUX Lightning Protection
DBM 1 760 FM
(-F31) (-F32) (F33)
Backup Fuses
(-F35)
DGY PV 1000
(-F34)
YP2 PRD40R 1P
(-F30)
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Communication Features and Methods
The Xantrex inverter provides two types of information to the user:
system status and/or fault information, and
data logging information.
System status and fault information can be accessed using the universal front
panel control unit (UFCU) or an optional monitoring system. Data logging access
requires the use of an optional monitoring system.
System Status and Fault Reporting
Basic system status and all fault conditions detected by the Xantrex inverter are
reported to the UFCU. The unit stores the time and details of all faults in non-
volatile memory. The 4-line display shows a hexadecimal value and a brief text
description of the fault.
The fault value is also made available to the optional monitoring system and has
a more extensive description of the fault.
The UFCU keypad is located on the right center door to manipulate and view
system operation and status. The keypad is comprised of 20 touch-sensitive
keys that provide a means to navigate through the menus and alter user-
changeable settings.
See the Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter
Planning and Installation Manual (Part #: 975-0581-01-01) for details.
This information can also be accessed using an optional monitoring system.
Types of status information include:
Current Operating State or Goal State
Figure 1-11 Display and UFCU Location
Universal Front Panel
Control Unit (UFCU)
Display
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Fault Code (if applicable)
Inverter State
Line Voltage and Current
Inverter Matrix Temperature
Inverter Power
PV State
PV Voltage and Current
PV Power
Grid Frequency
Peak Power Tracker Enabled
Reactive Power Magnitude
Software Upgrade
Configurable Parameters
Data Logging
The inverter stores data values and software metrics for debugging. These
values are stored within the control unit controller board in non-volatile memory.
Data logging access requires the use of an optional monitoring connection.
The data logging features include:
Operational Values
Internal Metrics
Data Log Acquisition
Graphic Data Analysis
Fault Log Acquisition
Accumulated Values
Monitoring Connection Methods
Computers can be used to access the system status, control and programming
features of the Xantrex inverter. Computers can be connected either directly or
remotely. Software is available to provide a graphic user interface that relates
important system information using the appropriate optional hardware and
software. This software is called Graphic Interface (GUI).
Direct Access Connection
The Xantrex inverter can be directly accessed by a computer or other RS232
devices. This connection requires using the optional RS232 Converter kit. The kit
contains an RS232/FO converter configured for PC use with an adapter, a DB9/
DB25 serial cable and a fiber optic harness.
Remote Access Connection
The Xantrex inverter can be remotely accessed through several methods such as
a Local Area Network (LAN). Optional hardware and software is needed for these
features.
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2 Operation
Chapter 2, Operation contains
information on the basic operation of the
Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW & Xantrex GT630
E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters.
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Description of System Operation
Overview
The Xantrex inverter is a fully automated grid-interactive photovoltaic inverter.
System startup, system shutdown, PV power tracking, and fault detection
scenarios are all governed and monitored by the control unit within the Xantrex
inverter. Manual interaction or control of the inverter is necessary only in the
event of a system fault. Additionally, the following conditions govern operation of
the Xantrex inverter.
Stable utility AC voltage and frequency as specified in Table A-4 must be
present for all states of operation.
PV voltage as specified in Table A-4 must be present.
The 3 (stand-by/power-on) switch (called ON/OFF on older models), located
on the front door of the Xantrex inverter enclosure, must be switched to the
2 (power-on) position for all operating states.
Both the AC and DC disconnect switches must be in the ON or closed
position.
Fault conditions must not be present.
Faults
Fault states are automatic from any state of operation. In the event of a fault
condition, the Xantrex inverter immediately stops processing power and
executes an immediate orderly shutdown, opens both the main AC contactor and
DC disconnect switch, and remains in a faulted state until the fault is remedied
and cleared (manually or automatically depending on the type of fault). All non-
auto-clearing faults must be cleared by qualified personnel.
Most faults are latching, and only those faults associated with grid disturbances
are auto-clearing and thus enable the Xantrex inverter to restart after a 5 minute
delay period. All fault conditions detected by the Xantrex inverter are reported to
the universal frontpanel control unit (UFCU). The 4-line display on the UFCU
displays a hexadecimal value (fault code) and a brief text description of the fault.
The following faults are auto-clearing:
0000 (No Fault)
0010 (AC Frequency Low)
0011 (AC Frequency High)
0012 AC Voltage Low)
0013 (AC Voltage High)
0015 (Grid Disconnection)
0021 (PV Over Voltage)
0023 (Bus Voltage High)
0035 (Fault Class 35: PV Ground Insulation or Enclosure Temperature Low
and Humidity High)
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Figure 2-1 Operating States Flow Chart
PV Voltage < 450V GT500E, 495V - GT500E with VAR control,
575V GT630E (Min. Oper.)
INITIALIZING
PV disconnect opened.
Inverter matrix off.
Grid contactor open.
Green LED on. Red off.
POWER UP
KEY
DISABLE
PV disconnect open.
System State: Key Disable
Inverter State: Standby
PV State: Sleep
SLEEP
for at least 10
seconds
System State: Shutdown
PV State: Sleep
Inverter matrix off. Line contactor open
WAKE UP
for 5.0 min.
(PV T START)
PV Voltage < 600V GT500E, 750V GT630E (PV V Start)
PV Voltage > 600V GT500E
750V GT630E
(PV V START)
K1 Settle
for .5 seconds
ON LINE
PV Power < 5.0kW (PV P STOP)
PV Power > 5.0kW (PV P STOP)
PV Voltage < 450V GT500E, 495V GT500E with VAR control,
575V GT630E (Min. Oper.)
TEST
for 5.0 min.
(PV T STOP)
5 minutes elapsed
PV State: Wake Up
Inverter State: Main Settling
PV State: Wake Up
System State: Power Tracking
Inverter State: On Line
PV State: On Line
System State: Power Tracking
Inverter State: On Line
PV State: Sleep Test
Grid Contactor K1 Close
Inverter Matrix On
FAULT
PV disconnect opened.
Red LED on. Green off.
Fault from any State Fault Cleared
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Underline - Default value.
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Operating States
A state machine implemented within the control unit software governs the
operation of the Xantrex inverter with clearly defined transitions between its
operating states. There are five steady-state operating states and numerous
intermediate transition states.
Power Tracking
Transition
Shutdown
Fault
Automatic Sleep Test
Power Tracking
This is the standard operating state of the Xantrex inverter. The Xantrex inverters
maximum power tracker demands maximum power from the PV array, given
sufficient PV irradiance.
You should be aware of the following conditions governing Xantrex inverter state
transitions:
Qualified utility voltage must be present for all states of operation.
Fault states are automatic from any state of operation. A fault causes the
Xantrex inverter to immediately stop processing all power. The fault condition
is reported to the operator interface display.
Most Xantrex inverter faults are latching and must be cleared at the operator
interface keypad before transitioning to another operating state.
The 3 (stand-by/power-on) switch (called ON/OFF on older models), located
on the front door of the Xantrex inverter enclosure, must be switched to the
2 (power-on) position for all operating states.
Transition
The intermediate transition states provide an orderly progression from one
operating state to the next. You have the ability to manually transition the Xantrex
inverter between operating states via the operator interface keypad or remotely
using the GUI software. Manual transitions are initiated by entering a Goal State,
where the goal state is the desired operating state. Given all applicable system
parameters are within acceptable limits, and the request is valid within the state
machine, the Xantrex inverter initiates the proper sequence of operations
necessary to progress to the requested goal state. Refer to Figure 2-1 on page
23 for an illustration of valid state transitions.
Shutdown
The line interface controller is idle. The control unit monitors the status of the
PV array and utility grid, waiting in standby until the PV array is available to
produce power to the grid.
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Fault
The Xantrex inverter has encountered a fault condition. When this happens,
regardless of the Xantrex inverter state of operation, the Xantrex inverter stops
processing all power and executes an orderly system shutdown. A description of
the fault and fault code appears on the operator interface display. The Fault state
may be cleared from the keypad once the cause of the fault has been corrected.
See Chapter 3, Troubleshooting for a complete description of all fault codes.
Automatic Sleep Test
Toward the end of every solar day, the Xantrex inverter automatically determines
when to stop producing power dependent upon the output power of the inverter.
As the net output power of the Xantrex inverter nears zero, a timer is started to
allow the inverter to ride through any brief irradiance reductions.
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Operator Interface
The purpose of the operator interface is to provide a means of communicating
critical operational information to and from the unit. This communication occurs
between the operator and the UFCU Keypad and display or between the
operator and an optional remote monitoring system.
UFCU Keypad Operation and Display
The UFCU keypad is located on the front of the main inverter enclosure to
manipulate and view system operation and status.
The keypad is comprised of 20 touch-sensitive keys that provide a means to
navigate through the menus and alter user-changeable settings.
Four function keys are available.
F1 - When in the READ menu, this key is used to clear faults. If there is no
fault it jumps to display "INV A Volts:".
In the WRITE menu, it jumps to display "Goal:".
F2 - When in the READ menu, this key jumps to display "INV kW:".
In the WRITE menu, it jumps to display "PPT V Ref:".
F3 - When in the READ menu, this key jumps display to "PV kW:".
In the WRITE menu, it jumps to display "PPT Enable:".
F4 - When in the READ menu, this key jumps to display "kWH:".
In the WRITE menu, it jumps to display "Role 0=SA 1=M 2=S:".
Two Navigation keys are available.
/\ or \/ moves forward or backward within the menu structure. Upon
reaching the end of the menu, it rolls-over to the beginning of the same
menu.
Ten numeric keys (0 through 9), two symbol keys (. and -), and <ENTER>
are available for entering user-settable parameters.
The <MENU> key allows you to enter the password-protected Write
parameters.
Figure 2-2 The Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU) and Display
Display
UFCU Keypad
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Standard Display
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Display - Initialization Screen
Any time AC power is applied to the unit, the display cycles through the following
displays while the system initializes. Once its done with this process, the
standard display appears.
Standard Display
The standard display provides the following information:
First Line - System Status (ID 1)
Second Line - Inverter Status (ID 4)
Third Line - PV Status (ID 13)
Fourth Line - INV kW: (ID 11)
Menu Structure
The operator interface consists of three levels:
READ Menu - operation information provided to you from the Xantrex inverter.
The READ menu consists of all operational values, the date and time. These
can be viewed any time the Xantrex inverter has control power.
WRITE Menu - operational parameters provided to the Xantrex inverter from
you. The WRITE menu consists of a goal state sub-menu, and all system
configurable parameters. The WRITE menu is password protected and may
only be changed by qualified service technicians. In particular are
parameters relating to utility protection setpoints.
Data Logging - the collection of specific parameters values over a period of
time. The data logging feature is only available if using the GUI. However,
you do not have the ability to view a snapshot of specific data using the
Read by ID feature.
Figure 2-3 Initialization Screens
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Front Panel Initialization - Screen 1 Standard Display
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Information reported back to you (READ menu) occurs at the display above the
universal front panel control unit (UFCU) and (if used) at the computer running
the GUI monitoring program. Making changes to the parameters within the WRITE
menu is done with the UFCU keypad or the GUI software program and requires a
password.
Upon system powerup, the operator interface display shows the system
operating state on the first line. The inverters state of operation is reported on the
second line. The PV Arrays state of operation is reported on the third line. The
Inverter kW is reported on the fourth line.
READ Menu
The READ menu includes the following information:
Current Operating State or Goal State
Fault Code
Front Panel Software Version
Control Unit Software Version
Inverter Model
Date & Time
Goal State
Read by ID#
Inverter Voltage and current
Inverter Power
Inverter Temperature
PV Voltage and Current
Important: Specific grid-interface parameters within the WRITE menu have been
set in the factory to the limits mandated by the utility. Any changes to these
setpoints should be agreed upon by the local utility and the equipment owner.
Important: While in the WRITE menu, the operator interface display resets itself to
the standard display if there is no input for more than 2 minutes.
Figure 2-4 Operator Interface Menu Diagram
Enter Goal State
Set Date/Time
Change
Parameters
WRITE Menu
Password
Standard Display
READ Menu
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PV Power
Grid Frequency
PV PPT Enable
Ground Current
Accumulated Power
Reactive Power (Xantrex inverter with VAR control only)
Phase Angle (Xantrex inverter with VAR control only)
Table 2-1 shows how the third and fourth line of the display changes as the
operator continues scrolling through the menu. Table 2-2 on page 210 provides
a detailed description of READ menu operational values that are shown on the
display.
To display any operational value in the READ menu:
From the standard display, use the /\ or \/ keys on the operator interface keypad
to scroll through the READ menu. The fourth line of the display changes to display
the appropriate information. See Table 2-1.
The \/ key scrolls downward through the menu.
The /\ key scrolls upward through the menu.
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Upon reaching the end of the menu, it the display goes back to the beginning of
the menu.
Table 2-1 Scrolling through the READ Menu Parameters
READ Menu Value Fourth Line of the Display
Front Panel Software Version FP 151-XXXX-nn-nn
Control Unit Software Version CCU 151-XXXX-nn-nn
Inverter Model Xantrex GT500 E
Date & Time European format DD-MMM-YYYY HH:MM:SS
Goal State Goal:
Read by ID# Value by ID#
Inverter L1-L2 Volt INV A Volts:
Inverter L2-L3 Volt INV B Volts:
Inverter L3-L1 Volt INV C Volts:
Inverter L1-L2 Current INV A Amps:
Inverter L2-L3 Current INV B Amps:
Inverter L3-L1 Current INV C Amps:
Inverter Power INV kW:
Inverter Temperature INV Temp:
PV Voltage PV Volts:
PV Current PV Amps:
PV Power PV kW:
Grid Frequency Grid Freq:
PV PPT Enable PV PPT:
Ground Current Ground I:
Accumulated Power KWH
Reactive Power (Xantrex inverter with VAR
control only)
kVar
Phase Angle (Xantrex inverter with VAR control
only)
Table 2-2 READ Menu Descriptions

Operational Parameter Description ID Units
Current Operating State
Displays as: \sto:
where * can be any one of the
states listed in the description for
this parameter.
Current system states include the following.
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\tart|ng :;
uk 1ra|ng :;
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natr| 1st :(;
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1 N/A
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System Goal State
Displays as: (a|:
this parameter.
Goal States include the following.
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: natr| 1st :(;
2 N/A
Fault code See Faults and Fault Codes on page 32 for a
detailed list of Fault Codes.
3 N/A
Inverter State
Displays as: |nvrtr:
this parameter.
Inverter States includes the following.
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\tand-h :|;
\tart|ng :,;
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4 N/A
PV State
Displays as: v:
this parameter.
PV States include the following.
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5 N/A
Front Panel Software Version In form FP 151-0407-nn-nn N/A N/A
Control Unit Software Version In form CCU 151-0125-nn-nn N/A N/A
Inverter Model Xantrex GT500 E N/A N/A
Line L1L2 voltage
Displays as: |Nv / v|ts:
Line to line voltage 6 V
rms
Line L2L3 voltage
Displays as: |Nv H v|ts:
rms
Line L3L1 voltage
Displays as: |Nv v|ts:
rms
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Phase L1 current
Displays as: |Nv / aos:
Phase L1 current 9 A
rms
Phase L2 current
Displays as: |Nv H aos:
rms
Phase L3 current
Displays as: |Nv aos:
rms
Inverter Real Power
Displays as: |Nv ku:
Inverter Real Power 12 kW
Inverter Matrix Temperature
Displays as: |Nv 1o:
Temperature of the Inverter IGBT matrix heatsink 13 C
PV Voltage
Displays as: v v|ts:
PV Voltage 14 Vdc
PV Current
Displays as: v aos:
PV Current 15 Adc
PV Power
Displays as: v u:
PV Power 16 kW
Grid Frequency
Displays as: (r|d lr:
Grid Frequency 17 Hz
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Peak Power Tracker Enable
Displays as: v 1:
this parameter.
Indication as to whether the PPT is enabled or
disabled.
0ff :(;
0n :|;
18 N/A
Ground Current
Displays as: (rund |:
Ground Current 19 N/A
kW Accumulated
Displays as: uu:
kW Accumulated 20 N/A
Reactive Power (Xantrex inverter
with VAR control only)
Displays as: var:
kVar supplied or absorbed. Value has + or - symbol.
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- fr ahsrh|ng
55 kVar
Phase Angle (Xantrex inverter with
VAR control only)
Displays as:
Phase Angle (-22 to +22) 56
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Read-by-ID
The Read-by-ID feature enables you to view any Read or Write parameter
available within the menu structure and provides a means to view data logging
information. See Table 2-2 for a list of the READ menu parameters.
To use the Read-by-ID Feature:
1. From the standard display, press the /\ key seven times to scroll upward
through the menu to the Read-by-ID menu item. Stop when the 3rd and 4th
line of the display change as shown in Figure 2-5.
2. Press <ENTER> to enter the Read-by-ID feature.
3. Use the keypad to enter the ID number of the Data Log Configuration and
press <ENTER>. See Table 2-2 for a list of READ menu items and their ID
numbers.
a) Press the . key to move upward in the menu structure.
b) Press the - key to move backward in the menu structure. These keys
only function in the Read-by-ID feature.
The only user-settable parameters are:
Day start Hour
Day Log Rate
Night Start Hour
Night Log Rate
Figure 2-5 Read-by-ID Feature
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Press <ENTER> when this
screen appears to access the
Read-by-ID feature.
Use the keypad to enter the desired
ID number and press <ENTER>.
The display changes as shown and
shows the requested value.
where:
xxx = any menu ID
xxx = operational value of menu ID
Use the . and - buttons to scroll backward
and forward within the Read-by-ID menu.
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WRITE Menu
The WRITE menu includes the following parameters:
Goal State
Date
Time
Max AC
Min AC
Max Frequency
Min Frequency
Max Ground Current
Power Tracker Reference Voltage
PV Wakeup Voltage
Time Delay for Wake Up
Time Delay for Sleep test
PV Power to enter Sleep test
Maximum Output Current
Phase Angle (Xantrex inverter with VAR control only)
Manual Current Output
Enable Peak Power Tracker
Power Tracker Rate
Power Tracker Step
Language
Role Selection
Master/Slave High Power
Master/Slave Low Power
Role Reversal
Master/Slave Transition Time
Reset kWH
Factory Default
Table 2-3 provides a detailed description of WRITE parameters that are shown on
the display.
Table 2-3 shows additional WRITE menu parameters that may be available
depending upon the configuration of the system.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock and fire
Some setpoints available in the WRITE menu are related to safety functions and
must only be adjusted by authorized personnel aware of the impact of changing
the setpoints, and only with the agreement of the utility and the system owner.
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The WRITE menu is password protected and you will need to contact customer
service for the password.
Changing and Displaying WRITE Menu Parameter Values
Follow the procedure below to change WRITE menu parameters.
To change WRITE menu parameters:
1. From the standard display or anywhere in the READ menu, you may access
the WRITE menu parameters by pressing <MENU>. You are prompted for a
password.
2. Enter the password (as assigned by customer service) and press <ENTER>.
a) If the wrong password is entered, the display prompts you for the
password again.
b) If a mistake is made while keying in the password, the /\ or \/ keys may
be used as a backspace key.
3. Once within the WRITE menu, the first item is the Set Goal State. Use the /\
or \/ keys on the operator interface keypad to scroll through the WRITE menu
parameters.
a) To change the displayed parameter, press <ENTER>.
b) Enter the desired value and press <ENTER>. If the value entered is
outside the acceptable range for the parameter, the original value
remains.
c) To leave the WRITE menu and return to the READ menu, press <MENU>
once and the standard information reappears on the display.
Table 2-3 WRITE Menu Parameters
Parameter Description ID Units
Default
Value
Maximum
Value
Minimum
Value
Set Goal State
Displays as:
u|t }N1}k t st
(a|:
Commands a Goal State.
Set Date
Displays as:
ddoo
The date is entered day-
month-year (ddmmyy):
April 28, 2005 is entered
280405.
Set Time:
Displays as: |((((
The time is entered in military
hours-minutes-seconds
(i.e., 24-hour clock): 4:30 pm is
entered |((((.
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Maximum Grid
Voltage
Displays as:
na / v|ts x:
This parameter sets the trigger
point value for AC voltage
High (0013) fault. If the grid
voltage is over this parameters
value, the fault is triggered.
32 Percenta
ge of
Nominal
voltage
110 112 97
Minimum Grid
Voltage
Displays as:
n|n / v|tsx:
point value for AC voltage
low (0012) fault. If the grid
voltage is below this
parameters value, the fault is
triggered.
33 Percenta
ge of
Nominal
voltage
90 105 88
Maximum Grid
Frequency
Displays as:
na / lr:
point value for AC frequency
high (0011) fault. If the grid
frequency is over this
triggered.
34 Hertz 51.0 for
50 Hz
grid
60.5 for
60 Hz
grid
53.0 for
50 Hz
grid
65.0 for
60 Hz
grid
49.5 for
50 Hz
grid
59.5 for
60 Hz
grid
Minimum Grid
Frequency
Displays as:
n|n / lr:
point value for AC frequency
low (0010) fault. If the grid
frequency is below this
triggered.
35 Hertz 49.0 for
50 Hz
grid
59.5 for
60 Hz
grid
50.5 for
50 Hz
grid
60.5 for
60 Hz
grid
47.0 for
50 Hz
grid
55.0 for
60 Hz
grid
Maximum Ground
Fault Current
Displays as:
na (nd l|t |:
point value for Ground Over-
Current (0033) fault. Once the
current through the ground
cable is greater than the value
of this parameter, the fault is
triggered.
36 Amps 30 30 1
Default
Value
Maximum
Value
Minimum
Value
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Peak Power Tracker
Reference Voltage
Displays as:
1 v kf:
This is the initial PV voltage the
inverter is going to try to keep
as it goes into on line mode. If
the power tracker is off, the
inverter draws current from the
PV array to maintain this
reference voltage. If the power
tracker is on, this is the
reference voltage from which
the inverter start exploring
voltages that produce more
power.
37 Volts 700 880 450
Xantrex
GT500 E
495
Xantrex
GT500 E
with VAR
control
540
Xantrex
GT630 E
575
Xantrex
GT630 E
with VAR
control
PV Wakeup Voltage
Displays as:
v v \tart:
This is the trigger point that
transitions the inverter from PV
Sleep state to PV Wake Up
state. When the PV voltage
reaches the value of this
parameter the inverter
transitions into PV Wake Up
mode.
38 Volts 750 880 450
Xantrex
GT500 E
495
Xantrex
GT500 E
with VAR
control
540
Xantrex
GT630 E
575
Xantrex
GT630 E
with VAR
control
Time Delay for PV
Wake up
Displays as:
v 1 \tart:
Time delay to transition from
PV wake up state to PV On-line
state. Once the inverter is in PV
Wake Up mode, it waits for the
amount of time determine by
this parameter before
transitioning into PV on-line
mode. During this time the
inverter checks that the PV
voltage is no less than the PV
wake voltage, otherwise it
goes into PV Sleep mode.
39 Seconds 30 1200 0
Default
Value
Maximum
Value
Minimum
Value
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Time delay for PV
Sleep Test
Displays as:
v 1 \t:
This is the amount of time the
inverter will be in Sleep Test
mode if the output power
continues to be below PV P
Stop. The inverter exits Sleep
Test mode towards on-line
mode if the power is over PV P
Stop or towards Shutdown
mode if the PV T Stop timer
expires.
40 Seconds 300 1200 0
PV Output Power to
Enter Sleep Test
Mode
Displays as:
v \t:
This is the output power trigger
point for the inverter to
transition into sleep test mode.
When the output power is
below the value of this
parameter the inverter enters
sleep test mode.
41 KW 5.0 50.0 1.0
Power Tracker
Maximum Output
Power
Displays as:
| 1 na:
This parameter sets the
percentage of maximum rated
current the inverter produces
when in power tracker mode.
For example, a 500 kW system
with this parameter set to 50
will not attempt to produce
more than 250 kW.
42 Percenta
ge of
maximum
output
current.
100 100 0
Phase Angle
Displays as:
(only for inverters

with VAR control)
The phase angle is the offset in
phase between the AC current
and the AC voltage. This user-
settable parameter sets the
power factor in order to
compensate for any reactance
on the grid.
56 0 +22 -22
Manual Current
Output
Displays as:
| nanua|x:
percentage of maximum
output current the inverter
attempts to produce while in
manual current mode.
43 Percenta
ge of
maximum
output
current.
25 110 0
Default
Value
Maximum
Value
Minimum
Value
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Enable Peak Power
Tracker
Displays as:
1 }nah|:
This parameter switches on
and off the Power Tracker
function. When the Power
Tracker is on, the inverter
regulates the bus voltage to
optimize output power. When
the Power Tracker is off, the
inverter regulates the bus
voltage to maintain it at PPT V
Ref volts.
44 0 = OFF
1 = ON
1 1 0
Power Tracker Rate
Displays as:
1 kat:
This parameter sets the rate at
which the Power Tracker
function makes changes to the
voltage reference point as it
tries to find the optimal
position. For example, if the
value of this parameter is 0.5,
then every half a second the
power tracker increases or
decreases the voltage
reference point to check if
more power can be produced
at the new level.
45 Seconds 0.5 10.0 0.1
Power Tracker Step
Displays as:
1 v \t:
This parameter sets the size of
the change the Power Tracker
makes to the voltage reference
point as it tries to find the
optimal position. For example,
if the value of this parameter is
set to 1, the Power Tracker
increases or decreases the
voltage reference point by one
volt at a speed of PPT Rate to
check if more power can be
produced at the new level.
46 Volts 1 10.0 0.1
Language Selection
Displays as:
Language Code:
language used to display
messages.
48 0 =
English
10 =
German
20 =
Spanish
30 =
French
0 20 0
Default
Value
Maximum
Value
Minimum
Value
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Role Selection
Displays as:
Role 0=SA 1=M
2=S:
Master/Slave default state of
the Unit.
If Stand Alone is selected;
there is no Master/Slave
operation.
50 0 =
Standalone
1 = Master
2 = Slave
0 2 1
Master/Slave High
Power
Displays as:
MS High kW:
This parameter sets the power
level where the master unit
disconnects from the full array
and enables the slave unit to
operate.
51 kW 400 500 0
Master/Slave Low
Power
Displays as:
MS Low kW:
This parameter sets the power
level where the master unit
disables the slave unit and re-
connects to the full array.
52 kW 100 500 0
Master/Slave
transition time
Displays as:
MS Trans Secs:
This parameter sets the time
the power level must remain
above the MS High kW level
before the Master disconnects
from the full array and enables
the slave unit to operate.
This parameter also sets the
time the power level must
remain below the MS Low kW
level before the Master
disables the slave unit and re-
connects to the full array.
53 Seconds 30 1000 0
Role Reversal
Displays as:
0=OFF 1=ROLE REV:
This Parameter Sets The
Condition Of The Role
Reversal function:
54 0 = OFF
1 = ON
0 0 1
Default
Value
Maximum
Value
Minimum
Value
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Reset kWH
Displays as:
Reset kWH:
The parameter allows the
operator to reset the
accumulated power reading to
Zero.
Press the ENTER to reset to
Zero.
Hit F4 to confirm appears.
N/A kWh N/A N/A N/A
Factory Default
Displays as:
Factory Default:
The parameter allows the
operator to reset all the
settable parameters back to
the Factory Default settings:
Press the ENTER to reset to
Factory Default.
Hit F4 to confirm appears.
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Default
Value
Maximum
Value
Minimum
Value
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Commanding Goal State Changes
To change the Goal State:
1. From the standard display press <MENU>. This prompts you for a password.
The display changes the third line to 1 and u|t }N1}k and fourth line of
the display to assurd:.
The display changes the third line to u|t }N1}k t st and fourth line of the
display to (a|:.
3. Press <ENTER> again. The Goal State menu shows on the display.
4. Scroll through the goal state menu with the /\ or \/ keys until the desired goal
state is displayed on the fourth line of the display.
5. Press <ENTER>. The display then prompts you by showing the following text
on the third line: rss l t nf|ro.
6. Press <F4> and the Xantrex inverter transitions to this goal state. If the goal
state requested violates the conditions of the state machine, the Xantrex
inverter remains in the previous state of operation.
Figure 2-6 State Transition Diagram
SHUTDOWN
Inverter =
Disabled
POWER
TRACKING
Inverter =
PV Power
MATRIX
TEST
Inverter =
Idle
MANUAL
CURRENT
Inverter =
PV Current
FAULT
Automatic
Manual
Manual
Operation
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Setting the Date and Time
Follow the procedure below to change the date and time.
To change the Date and Time:
1. From the standard display, press <MENU>. This prompts you for the
password. The display changes the third and fourth lines as follows:
1 and u|t }N1}k
assurd:.
3. Scroll down with the \/ key until date or time parameters are reached.
a) If you are changing the date, the third and fourth lines of the display is as
follows:
1 and h|t }N1}k
\t )at: ))nnYY
b) If you are changing the time, the third and fourth lines of the display is as
follows:
1 and h|t }N1}k
\t 1|o: uunn\\
4. Press <ENTER>. Enter the proper date or time in a six digit format.
For example:
a) The date is entered day-month-year (ddmmyy):
April 28, 2005 is entered ,A((; <ENTER>.
b) The time is entered in military hours-minutes-seconds
(i.e., 24-hour clock): 4:30 pm is entered |(((( <ENTER>.
If a mistake is made while entering the date or time, the /\ or \/ keys may be
used as a backspace key. Any two-digit year YY may be entered for the
date, but regardless of the keyed entry, the maximum Day-Month DDMM
that the UFCU accepts is a 3112 or Dec. 31st. The maximum allowable time
entry the UFCU accepts is 235959.
5. Once the entry is accepted, the third and fourth lines of the display revert
back to the following:
a) If you are changing the date, the third and fourth lines of the display is as
follows:
u|t }N1}k t st
\t )at:
b) If you are changing the time, the third and fourth lines of the display is as
follows:
u|t }N1}k t st
\t 1|o:
6. Press <MENU> to return you to the standard display.
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Manual State Transitions
State conditions can also be transitioned manually. Refer to Commanding Goal
State Changes on page 223 for instructions on commanding Xantrex inverter
goal states for manual transitions.
Power Tracking Manual Current Power Tracking or Shutdown
1. Verify the PV manual current parameter (| nanua| x) is set to the desired
percent of rated.
2. Command the Xantrex inverter to Manual Current mode from the operator
interface keypad. While in the manual current mode, you may change the PV
manual current parameter. However, you may demand greater current than
the capacity of the PV array. If this causes the PV voltage to drop below the
minimum operating voltage, the Xantrex inverter transitions to Shutdown.
3. To exit the Manual Current mode, you must manually command the Xantrex
inverter to Power Tracking.
Automatic State Transitions
State conditions can also be transitioned automatically. Refer to page 223 for
instructions on commanding Xantrex inverter goal states.
Shutdown Power Tracking Shutdown
1. The 3 (stand-by/power-on) switch (called ON/OFF on older models) must be
switched to the 2 (power-on) position.
2. Once the PV voltage exceeds the PV voltage start set point (v v \tart) the
Xantrex inverter starts a wake-up timer (v 1 \tart).
a) If the PV voltage remains above the PV start voltage set point for the duration
of the wake-up timer, the Xantrex inverter transitions to Power Tracking.
b) If the PV power drops below the PV power stop set point, (v \t) the
Xantrex inverter starts a PV sleep timer (v 1 \t).
c) If the PV voltage and power remain below their respective setpoints for the
duration of the sleep timer, the Xantrex inverter transitions to Shutdown.
Any State Fault
If the Xantrex inverter encounters a fault, regardless of operating state, it transitions
to the Fault state. The Xantrex inverter remains in this state until the fault condition
has been remedied and cleared. The Fault Code number appears on the first line of
the display. A description of the fault shows on the second line. The third line of the
display reads l| t |ar lau|t^. The fourth line shows the goal state.
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To clear the fault:
1. See Table 3-1, Fault Codes on page 34 for a complete listing of Fault
Codes and possible remedies. Correct the fault condition if possible and
attempt to clear the fault by pressing F1.
2. The ability to clear the fault can only be done from the READ menu. If a fault
occurs while accessing the WRITE menu, pressing <MENU> once returns to
the READ menu, and l| t |ar lau|t appears on the third line of the
display.
Auto-restart Feature
In the event of a utility voltage or frequency excursion outside of those specified
in Table A-4, the Xantrex inverter automatically transitions to a Fault condition.
Once the Utility recovers for a period of five minutes, the Xantrex inverter
automatically clears the fault, then resumes normal operation.
Energize Procedure (Startup)
To start up the Xantrex inverter:
1. Ensure nobody is working on any circuits in the system, and that the inverter
cabinet and all other enclosures are closed and secured.
2. Turn the 3 (stand-by/power-on) switch (called ON/OFF on older models) to
the 2 (power-on) position.
After a 15 second initialization period, the Xantrex inverter automatically
transitions to Waking Up, given the PV voltage is greater than the PV V Start set
point.
Figure 2-7 Display Showing Fault Code
Display Showing Fault Code
UFCU Keypad
lau|t: xxxx
l/u}1 )}\k|1|0N
l| t |ar lau|t
|Nv u:

3 Troubleshooting
Chapter 3, Troubleshooting contains
information and procedures for operators
to perform basic troubleshooting of the
Xantrex inverter.
It provides descriptions of common
situations and errors that may occur and
lists auto-clearing faults.
Non-auto-clearing faults need to be
manually cleared by qualified personnel
(see Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630
E Planning and Installation Manual).
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Faults and Fault Codes
Fault states are automatic from any state of operation. In the event of an alarm or
fault condition, the Xantrex inverter immediately stops processing power and
executes an immediate orderly shutdown, opens both the main AC contactor and
DC disconnect switch, and remains in a faulted state until the alarm or fault is
remedied and cleared (manually or automatically).
Faults associated with a grid disturbance clear automatically. The Xantrex
inverter automatically re-starts after a 5-minute delay.
All other faults must be cleared manually by qualified personnel.
All fault conditions detected by the Xantrex inverter are reported to the UFCU
(Universal Frontpanel Control Unit). The 4-line display shows a hexadecimal
value (fault code) and a brief text description of the fault.
Most faults are latching and only those faults associated with grid disturbances
are auto-clearing and thus enable the Xantrex inverter to restart after a 5 minute
delay period.
General Troubleshooting
Respond to any Xantrex inverter alarm or fault as follows:
1. Note and document the alarm or fault code and brief text description.
2. Determine the source of the alarm or fault by referring to Table 3-1.
3. If the fault is auto-clearing wait for the Xantrex inverter to restart once the fault
condition clears.
4. If the auto-clearing fault condition is sustained or it is a condition that must be
manually cleared contact either your Distributor / Reseller, or Customer
Service.
Automatically Clearing Faults
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Automatically Clearing Faults
Faults associated with a grid disturbance clear automatically. These faults
include:
0000 (No Fault)
0010 (AC Frequency Low)
0011 (AC Frequency High)
0012 AC Voltage Low)
0013 (AC Voltage High)
0015 (Grid Disconnection)
0021 (PV Over Voltage)
0023 (Bus Voltage High)
0035 (Fault Class 35: PV Ground Insulation, Temperature Low or
Humidity High)
0049 (Control Voltage Low)
0054 (Control Voltage High)
Once the values return to within the acceptable range, the Xantrex inverter clears
the fault and automatically restart after a 5-minute delay.
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Fault Code Descriptions
Table 3-1 provides a complete description of all the fault conditions that may
occur on the Xantrex inverter. Default values are shown, but some limits are user-
adjustable.
Table 3-1 Fault Codes
Error
Code Fault Source(s)
Fault Type
H=Hardware
S=Software Fault Description Actions
0000 No Faults N/A N/A N/A
0010 AC Frequency Low S This fault indicates that the Utility
grid frequency is below or fell
below the setting of Min AC Freq:
for greater than 6 cycles. This
fault is auto-clearing. Once the
Utility grid frequency has
recovered within the acceptable
operating range, the Xantrex
GT500 E & Xantrex GT630 E
qualifies the value and
automatically clears this fault and
resumes normal operation after
5 minute delay period.
Allow the Xantrex inverter
to auto-clear the fault
once the condition
corrects itself.
If the fault does not
auto-clear, contact your
Distributor / Reseller, or
Customer Service.
0011 AC Frequency
High
S This fault indicates that the Utility
grid frequency is above or rose
above the setting of Max AC
Freq: for greater than 6 cycles.
This fault is auto-clearing. Once
the Utility grid frequency has
recovered within the acceptable
operating range, the Xantrex
GT500 E & Xantrex GT630 E
qualifies the value and
automatically clears this fault and
resumes normal operation after
5 minute delay period.
once the condition
corrects itself.
Customer Service.
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0012 AC Voltage Low S This fault indicates that the utility
grid voltage is below or fell below
the setting of Min AC Volt%: of
nominal Vac for greater than
6 cycles. Xantrex inverter units
with the low voltage ride-through
option are able to continue to
supply current through the fault for
1500 2500 ms (site dependant)
or the voltage drops below 5% of
nominal Vac. This fault is auto-
clearing. Once the utility grid
voltage has recovered within the
acceptable operating range, the
Xantrex inverter qualifies the
value and automatically clears
this fault and resumes normal
operation after a 5 minute delay
period.
once the condition
corrects itself.
Customer Service.
0013 AC Voltage High S This fault indicates that the utility
grid voltage is above or rose
above the setting of Max AC
Volt%: of nominal Vac for greater
than 6 cycles. This fault is auto-
clearing. Once the utility grid
voltage has recovered within the
acceptable operating range, the
Xantrex inverter qualifies the
value and automatically clears
this fault and resumes normal
operation after 5 minute delay
period.
once the condition
corrects itself.
Customer Service.
0015 Grid
Disconnection
S This fault indicates that the
Xantrex inverter has detected a
sudden AC voltage increase of
greater than 40% of the nominal
peak-to-peak value. This
normally is the result of a sudden
disconnection from the Utility grid
while the Xantrex inverter was
processing power.
once the condition
corrects itself.
Customer Service.
0016 DC Disconnect
Switch
S This fault indicates that upon
entering the Power Tracking
State, the Xantrex inverter has
detected that the DC disconnect
switch is in the wrong state.
Contact your Distributor
/ Reseller, or Customer
Service.
Error
Fault Type
H=Hardware
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0017 Phase Error S The calculated frequency is
negative indicating the phase
rotation of the grid is incorrect.
The correct rotation is L1, L2, L3
Service.
0018 AC Contactor
Circuit Fault
S Xantrex GT500 E GI and Xantrex
GT630 E GI only: An Auxiliary
contact is used to determine the
state of -K1. This fault indicates
the Xantrex GT500 E GI and
Xantrex GT630 E GI has
detected the contactor is not in
the correct state.
Service.
0019 PV Over-I Positive H This fault indicates that the
DC current in the Positive
connection to the Unit greater
than the maximum allowed of
1300 amps
Service.
0020 PV Over-I Negative H This fault indicates that the
DC current in the negative
connection to the Unit greater
than the maximum allowed of
1300 amps.
Service.
0021 PV Over-Voltage S This fault indicates that the
DC input voltage of greater than
the maximum allowed value of
1100 Vdc. Often this is caused
by a lightning strike to the utility.
once the condition
corrects itself.
Customer Service.
0023 Bus Voltage High H This fault indicates that the
Xantrex inverter has detected
that the DC bus voltage has
exceeded the maximum allowed
value of 1020 Vdc. Often this is
caused by a lightning strike to
the utility.
once the condition
corrects itself.
Customer Service.
Error
Fault Type
H=Hardware
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XX30 Matrix Over-
Current
H This fault indicates that the
that the AC current on one or
more phases of the inverter
output has exceeded the
maximum allowed value of
2000A
pk
.
The first two digits of the fault
code indicate the particular
phase where the over-current
occurred as follow:
0130 - Matrix over-current in
phase A
phase B
phase C
If more than one phase faults
simultaneously, the two first digits
are added in hexadecimal form
to indicate an over-current
condition in more than one
phase, thus the error code
contains the summation of the
faulted phases.
Service.
0033 Ground Over-
Current
that the ground fault current has
exceeded the setting of
Max Gnd Flt I:.
Service.
XX34 Unused Matrix
Over-I
H This fault indicates that the
inverter has detected a control
unit board failure.
Service.
0035 Fault Class 35 S The Bender relay has detected
the impedance between ground
and the PV array has dropped
below the setting of the Bender
relay or the enclosure
temperature is too low and
humidity is too high.
Service.
Error
Fault Type
H=Hardware
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0040 Programming
Software
S This code indicates that the
Xantrex inverter has detected that
the system is in Programming
mode. This fault does not indicate
any malfunction with the Xantrex
inverter, but is merely an
indication that the system
software is in the process of
being downloaded into the
EEPROMs of the control unit.
0041 State Invalid S The state machine implemented
within the control unit system
software governs the operation of
the Xantrex inverter. This fault
indicates that the Xantrex inverter
has detected an unknown
system variable and has
encountered an invalid state.
Service.
0042 Serial EEPROM
Write Error
serial EEPROM write error. The
control unit controller board
performs a verification check of
data written to ROM compared to
what is read back.
Service.
0043 Serial EEPROM
Timeout
that when writing data to the
serial EEPROM, a confirmation
timer of 300mS has expired.
Service.
0044 Bad NOVRAM
Memory
that one of the two non-volatile
memory banks on the control unit
controller board has failed. The
control unit performs a series of
tests to confirm the validity of the
NOVRAM, and one of the two
banks has produced errors.
Service.
Error
Fault Type
H=Hardware
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0045 Interrupt 2 Timeout S This fault indicates that the
that an interrupt 2 timeout has
occurred. The control unit
controller board performs a
conversion validation of analog-
to-digital data within the A to D
converters. If validation of the
conversion is not performed
within 500mS, an interrupt 2
timeout fault occurs.
Service.
0047 Software Test S This fault indicates that the
that a software test fault has
occurred. This is a simulated
fault used for debugging
purposes.
0048 Bad Memory S This fault indicates that the
that the SRAM DIMM on the
control unit controller board has
failed. The control unit performs
a series of tests to confirm the
validity of the SRAM, and the
memory module has produced
errors.
Service.
0049 Control Voltage
Low
S This fault indicates the Xantrex
GT500 E GI and Xantrex GT630 E
GI has detected the 230 Vac
auxiliary AC voltage has dropped
below 165 Vrms for 2
consecutive cycles.
Service.
0054 Control Voltage
High
S This fault indicates the Xantrex
GT500 E GI and Xantrex GT630 E
GI has detected the 230 Vac
auxiliary AC voltage has
exceeded 270 Vrms for 2
consecutive cycles.
Service.
0062 Matrix
Temperature
that the temperature of the IGBT
matrix aluminium heatsink has
exceeded the maximum allowed
value of 95 C.
Service.
Error
Fault Type
H=Hardware
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0072 Local E-Stop S Control unit has detected a loss
of 15 VDC at terminal J2-1.
Service.
0073 Remote E-Stop S Control unit has detected a loss
of 15 VDC at terminal J2-5.
Service.
0075 Shutdown
Remotely
that the system was commanded
via the GUI to transition to the
Shutdown State. This fault is not
indicative of a failure or
malfunction, but primarily used to
disable the system remotely.
0082 Matrix Not ON S This fault indicates that the
that the IGBT matrix (FPGA) was
not enabled after having sent a
command for it to turn on. The
control unit sends an
acknowledge bit to confirm the
command is received. This fault
is primarily a watch-dog between
software and hardware to ensure
control of the IGBT matrix
(FPGA).
Service.
0083 Matrix Not OFF S This fault indicates that the
that the IGBT matrix (FPGA) was
not disabled after having sent a
command for it to turn off. The
control unit sends an
acknowledge bit to confirm the
command is received. This fault
is primarily a watch-dog between
software and hardware to ensure
control of the IGBT matrix
(FPGA).
Service.
Error
Fault Type
H=Hardware
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Control Unit Disconnect Errors
These errors cause the inverter to disconnect from the grid and shut down. Errors
are reported to the control unit. In all of these situations, contact your Distributor /
Reseller, or Customer Service.
Fault 0152 IGBT Over-current
Cause: The current has exceeded 2000 Arms.
Fault 0252 Switch Fault
Cause: An IGBT was activated, but no feedback signal was received confirming
activation.
Fault 0452 Over-temperature
Cause: The AC current converters cooling element temperature has exceeded
80C. The temperature is displayed in the display.
Fault 0852 Over-voltage DC Bus
Cause: The intermediate circuit voltage has exceeded 950 Vdc.
If the inverter has the 1000 Vdc option, then this fault only applies while the
inverter is producing power. Before it starts, the DC voltage can reach 1000 Vdc.
Fault 1052 Earth Fault
Cause: The PV array exceeds the differential current limit of the PV terminals; the
difference in current between PV+ and PV- exceeds the predefined limit.
Fault 2052 Under-voltage 24V Converter
Cause: The power semiconductors control voltage is below 20 V.
Fault 0153 DC Over-current
Cause: The DC bus current has exceeded 1250 A average.
Fault 0853 Too Cold or Internal Voltage not in Range
Causes:
The internal temperature sensor is reporting temperature below 0C.
The internal control circuit supply voltage or clock have malfunctioned.
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4 Preventative
Maintenance
Chapter 4, Preventative Maintenance
contains information for site maintenance
personnel on when to book an
appointment with qualified personnel for
preventative maintenance on the Xantrex
inverter.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock, explosion,
and arc flash
All installation, service, and maintenance must be performed by
qualified personnel as defined on page iii and must follow the
Lock-out and Tag-out and other Safety instructions found in the
Xantrex GT500 E and Xantrex GT630 E Grid-Tied Photovoltaic
Inverter Planning and Installation Manual (Part #: 975-0581-01-01).
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
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Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance intervals must be adhered to in order to ensure that the Xantrex
inverter continues to operate in a way that is as safe and reliable as possible. The
basis for these maintenance intervals is installation in an environment with an
average annual ambient temperature of +20 C, with cooling air maintained
within the temperature limits stated in the Specifications.
Customers should follow the maintenance intervals at a minimum, however the
environmental degree of pollution at the installation may mean that maintenance
needs to be performed more frequently.
Schneider Electric recommends that the following preventative maintenance
procedures be carried out on the Xantrex inverter.
Monthly Intervals or As Required
Visually inspect the intake air ducts and external cooling fans for accumulation of
dirt and debris. Accumulation of dirt and debris within the cooling fans will
decrease their ability to move air and thus transfer heat away from the IGBT
bridge heatsink and inductor, which may cause the Xantrex inverter to enter a
Fault state based upon an over-temperature alarm.
If there is any dirt or debris blocking the air intake or exhaust clear the debris
using a vacuum cleaner or similar tool. Enclosure doors must remain closed at all
times, even during debris-clearing.
Electrical switchgear will need to be maintained as per the manufacturer's
recommendation.
Six Month Intervals
Contact Customer Service to book an appointment with qualified personnel to
perform the following preventative maintenance tasks on a six-month basis or
as required.
Enclosure Seals
Electrical Connections
Transformer and Inductor Enclosure
5 year Interval
Contact Customer Service to book an appointment with qualified personnel to
perform the following preventative maintenance tasks on a five-year basis or
as required.
PV Fuses
10 year Interval
Facilities will be maintained after ten years. Contact Customer Service to book an
appointment with qualified personnel to perform the following preventative
maintenance tasks:
Interior Fans
Power Element Fans

A Specifications
Appendix A provides the environmental
and electrical specifications for the
Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW & Xantrex
GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic
Inverters.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock, explosion,
and arc flash. Risk of equipment damage
Unsafe conditions and damage to the inverter may result if the
instructions, and electrical, physical, and environmental
installation specifications in this manual are not obeyed.
Specifications
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System Specifications
The Xantrex inverter has been designed for photovoltaic power systems, which
operate within the following specifications.
Electrical Specifications
Table A-1 Electrical Specifications
Specification Xantrex GT500 E Xantrex GT630 E
Nominal AC Output Voltage (see Table A-4) 315 V (requires custom MV
transformer)
375 V (requires custom MV
transformer)
Maximum AC Output Current
with no options
with Optional VAR Control
920 A
1040 A
965 A
1040 A
Nominal AC Output Frequency (see Table A-4) 50 Hz (60 Hz auto-detect)
AC Output Voltage 315 V 5% 375 V 5%
Max. Reactive Power (only with Optional VAR Control) 200 kVar 250 kVar
Phase Angle (only with Optional VAR Control) 22 degrees 22 degrees
Line Power Factor
> 0.99 (above 20% rated power)
0.93 leading to 0.93 lagging
AC Current Distortion < 3% THD at rated power < 3% THD at rated power
Rated Current AC Output
with no options
920 A
1040 A
965 A
1040 A
Output Power 500.0 kW 630.0 kW
Suggested PV Array Power 560 kWp 705 kWp
Maximum Open Circuit PV Voltage
with no options
with Optional 1000 Vdc Input
930 V 930 V
1000 V
Maximum DC Input Current 1120 A 1120 A
DC Input
with no options
with Optional 1000 Vdc Input
450 to 930 V
495 to 930 V
575 to 930 V
575 to 930 V
575 to 1000 V
MPP Range
with no options
450 to 880 V
a
495 to 880 V
a
a. reduced current above 820 V
575 to 880 V
a
575 to 880 V
a
Efficiency without Transformer 97.9 %
(European weighted efficiency
at 495 Vdc and 315 Vac)
98.2 %
(European weighted efficiency
at 575 Vdc and 375 Vac)
External Auxiliary Supply Voltage 230/315/375/400 VA
External Auxiliary Supply Power Required 2500 VA 2500 VA
Inverters Capacitance to Earth approx. 15 F approx. 15 F
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Physical and Environmental Specifications
Table A-3 shows the allowable environmental classifications for the inverter,
based on the EN60721 series of standards.
Unsafe conditions and damage to the inverter may result if the inverter is energized with
condensation present inside the unit. Storage, transportation, and operational conditions
must ensure that internal condensation is not created, or that the inverter is dry before
energizing. Obey the environmental specifications and classifications in Table A-2 and
Table A-3.
Table A-2 Physical and Environmental Specifications
Specification Value
Dimensions 2112 mm H x 2406 mm W x 605 mm D
(83 in. H x 94 in. W x 24 in. D)
Weight 1770 kg (3902 lbs)
Allowable Ambient Temperature and
Humidity Ranges
Operating: EN60721 class 3K3:
-10 C to 45 C Maximum (14 F to 113 F)
Max 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Transport: EN60721 class 2K2:
-25 C to 55 C Maximum (-13 F to 131 F)
Storage: EN60721 class 1K2:
-25 C to 55 C Maximum (-13 F to 131 F)
Maximum Elevation 1500 m
Storage Air Pressure 700 to 1060 mbar
Ingress Protection Class IP20
Matrix Heatsink Cooling Fans 2700 m/h temperature threshold 68 C
Cooling Air Power Cabinet (+H1) 4200m/h, fan starting temperature:
30 C for roof fans
65C for heat sink fans
Cooling Air AC/DC Cabinet (+H2, +H0) 700m/h, fan starting temperature: 30C
Total Cooling Air 5600m/h
Clearance (ventilation and serviceability) Top: 100 mm
Front: 600 mm (door clearance) plus local safety standards
Table A-3 Environmental Classifications (EN60721 series of standards)
Storage (1 prefix)
EN60721-3-1
Transport (2 prefix)
EN60721-3-2
Operation (3 prefix)
EN60721-3-3
Classification of Climatic Conditions 1K2 2K2 3K3
Classification of Special Climatic Conditions 1Z1 2Z1 3Z1
Classification of Biological Conditions 1B1 2B1 3B1
Classification of Chemically Active Substances 1C1 2C1 3C1
Classification of Mechanically Active Substances 1S1 2S1 3S1
Classification of Mechanical Conditions 1M1 2M1 3M1
Specifications
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Regulatory Specifications
Regulatory specifications for the Xantrex inverter are as follows:
CE marked for the Low Voltage Directive per EN50178
CE marked for the EMC Directive per EN61000-6-4 (emissions) and
EN61000-6-2 (immunity)
Complies with RD1663/2000 and 661/2007 (Spain)
Complies with Decree from 23 April 2008; Art du 23 Avril 2008 (France)
Low voltage ride-through version complies with BDEW medium voltage grid
connection requirement; "Technische Richtlinie - Erzeugungsanlagen am
Mittelspannungsnetz, BDEW, June 2008" (Germany)
Bureau Veritas certificate for DK5940 (Italy)
Over Voltage, Under Voltage and Frequency Ranges
Table A-4 provides the over-voltage, under-voltage, over-frequency, and under-
frequency detection limits for the Xantrex inverter. These detection limits have
been tested and are in compliance with requirements given under Regulatory
Specifications above.
Table A-4 Over/Under-Voltage and Over/Under-Frequency Ranges
AC Voltage Condition
(% of Nominal) Xantrex GT500 E Xantrex GT630 E
Low Range
85% Vac 105%
5% Vac 105%
a
a.values are for all units with the optional low voltage ride-through capability installed
267.75 Vac 330.75
15.75 Vac 330.75
318.75 Vac 393.75
18.75 Vac 393.75
Low Default
90% = Vac
Vac = 283.5 Vac = 337.5
High Range
97% Vac 115%
305.55 Vac < 362.25 363.75 Vac 431.25
High Default
110% = Vac
Vac = 346.5 Vac = 412.5
50 Hz Low Range
-3.0 Hz f +0.5 Hz
47.0 f 50.5 47.0 f 50.5
50 Hz Low Default f = 49.0 f = 49.0
50 Hz High Range
-0.5 Hz f +3.0 Hz
49.5 f 53.0 49.5 f 53.0
50 Hz High Default f = 51.0 f = 51.0
60 Hz Low Range
-5.0 Hz f +0.5 Hz
55.0 f 60.5 55.0 f 60.5
60 Hz Low Default f = 59.5 f = 59.5
60 Hz High Range
-0.5 Hz f +5.0 Hz
59.5 f 65.0 59.5 f 65.0
60 Hz High Default f = 60.5 f = 60.5
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Bolt Sizes and Torque Requirements
Table A-5 provides acceptable bolt sizes and torque values for AC terminal
connections.
Table A-6 provides acceptable bolt sizes and torque values to be connected to
the Xantrex inverters DC terminal connections.
Uninterrupted Power Supply UPS
If you have a Xantrex GT500 E or Xantrex GT630 E with optional ride-through
capability you need to install a UPS for operation. You can order an appropriate
UPS from Schneider Electric (part number: 820-0031-01-01) if you are using
230 Vac auxiliary supply voltage in your installation, or you can use any UPS
which meets the requirements in Table A-7 on page A5 and matches the
auxiliary supply voltage for your installation.
Table A-5 AC Terminal Bolt Size, and Torque Values
AC Terminal
Connections
Max. # of Conductors
per Terminal
Bolt
(Hardware) Size
Torque
Requirements
PE (Enclosure Ground) 2 1/M12 75 Nm
(55 lb ft)
L1, L2, L3 6 3/M12 75 Nm
(55 lb ft)
-X2:L1, -X2:L2 to AC aux input
transformer
1 cable cross section 0.5 - 10 mm
use appropriate ferrules
0.6 0.8 Nm
(5.3 7.1 lb ft)
-X2:23 and -X2:25 to UPS input,
-X2:24 and -X2:26 to UPS output
0.5 0.6 Nm
(4.4 lb ft 5.3 lb ft)
X2:6 and X2:7
(external interlock)
1 cable cross section: 0.14 - 2.5 mm
X2:20 and X2:22
(external voltage)
Table A-6 DC Terminal Bolt Size, and Torque Values
DC Terminal
Connections
Max. # of Conductors
per Terminal
Bolt
(Hardware) Size
Torque
Requirements
PV+, PV- 8 8/M12 75 Nm
(55 lb ft)
Table A-7 Minimum UPS Specifications
Power 500 VA
AC Input must match auxiliary supply voltage provided by
the installer (230, 315, or 400 Vac)
AC Outputs 230 V
Use UPS in bypass operation:
Cross-over Time < 10 msec
Support Time > 5 sec
Specifications
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Dimensions
Figure A-1 Xantrex inverter Dimensions
TM
A
597 597 1197 1197 3 597 597 3
A
568 568
.G1.SP
+H1K10
605 2406
2
0
0
2
+H2 +H1 +H0
KHLLUFT/
COOLING AIR
SK3326.100
SK3326.100
SK3326.100
SK3326.100
SK3326.100
SK3326.100
SK3326.100
SK3326.100
8
8
Xantrex GT500 E
-A22
-S3
-S2
Dimensions in mm
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Warranty and Return Information
Warranty
What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc.
("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW & Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-
Tied Photovoltaic Inverters. This warranty period lasts for 5 years starting three months from the date of purchase at the point
of sale to you, the original end user customer, unless otherwise agreed in writing (the Warranty Period). You will be required to
demonstrate proof of purchase to make warranty claims.
This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of the Warranty Period.
Subsequent owners also require original proof of purchase as described in "What proof of purchase is required?"
What will Xantrex do? During the Warranty Period Xantrex will, at its option, repair the product (if economically feasible) or
replace the defective product free of charge, provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period,
and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited
Warranty.
Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement
products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement. If
Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90
days from the date of the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed
from repaired products become the property of Xantrex.
Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex-
selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada. Alaska, Hawaii and outside of the
United States and Canada are excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments
from excluded areas.
How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant. If you are
unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at:
Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product
manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our
website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.
What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the
product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex.
Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:
The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user; or
The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status; or
The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty.

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What does this warranty not cover? Claims are limited to repair and replacement, or if in Xantrex's discretion that is not
possible, reimbursement up to the purchase price paid for the product. Xantrex will be liable to you only for direct damages
suffered by you and only up to a maximum amount equal to the purchase price of the product.
This Limited Warranty does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product or cover normal wear and tear of
the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty
does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to:
a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or altered, either internally or
externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment;
b) the product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized corrosion, biological infestations, or input voltage that
creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the Xantrex product specifications
including, but not limited to, high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes;
c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers (hereafter "ASCs");
d) the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer;
e) component parts or monitoring systems supplied by you or purchased by Xantrex at your direction for incorporation into
the product;
f) the product if its original identification (trade-mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered, or removed;
g) the product if it is located outside of the country where it was purchased; and
h) any consequential losses that are attributable to the product losing power whether by product malfunction, installation
error or misuse.
Disclaimer
Product
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS,
WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT,
NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT
RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE
PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR: (A) ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST
REVENUES, FAILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF XANTREX HAS BEEN
ADVISED, OR HAD REASON TO KNOW, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE; (B) ANY LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF
XANTREX'S NEGLIGENCE, AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO ANY PROPERTY OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE
CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT TO ANY OTHER DEVICE OR SYSTEM; AND (C) ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT
OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT BY PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY
XANTREX.
CONSUMERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION:
IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER (RATHER THAN A PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT IN THE COURSE OF A BUSINESS) AND PURCHASED THE PRODUCT IN A
MEMBER STATE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE SUBJECT TO YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER UNDER THE
EUROPEAN UNION PRODUCT WARRANTY DIRECTIVE 1999/44/EC AND AS SUCH DIRECTIVE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER
STATE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT. FURTHER, WHILE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM EU MEMBER STATE TO EU MEMBER STATE OR, IF YOU DID NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT IN AN EU MEMBER STATE, IN
THE COUNTRY YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT WHICH MAY VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY AND JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.
CONSUMERS IN THE REST OF THE WORLD:
Exclusions
If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are
entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this
Limited Warranty. Some states, provinces and jurisdictions do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the
duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other
rights which may vary from state to state, province to province or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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Return Material Authorization Policy
For those products that are not being repaired in the field and are being returned to Xantrex, before returning a product directly
to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products
must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized,
returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are
shipped to the wrong location.
When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to
supply:
The serial number of your product
Information about the installation and use of the unit
Information about the failure and/or reason for the return
A copy of your dated proof of purchase
Record these details in Information About Your System.
Return Procedure
Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped
fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to
improper packaging.
Include the following:
The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc. clearly marked on the outside of the box.
A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.
A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours.
A brief description of the problem.
Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative.
If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight
funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.
If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA)
number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any
return procedures that may apply to that particular facility and that the ASC repairs this particular Xantrex product.
Out of Warranty Service
If the warranty period for your product has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other
conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or
replaced for a flat fee.
To return your product for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number and follow the other steps outlined in "Return Procedure".
Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative. In cases
where the minimum flat fee does not apply, as with incomplete units or units with excessive damage, an additional fee will be
charged. If applicable, you will be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received.
Information About Your System
As soon as you open your Xantrex GT500 E 500 kW & Xantrex GT630 E 630 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters package,
record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.
Serial Number
_________________________________
Purchased From
_________________________________
Purchase Date
_________________________________
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Product Registration
To ensure the fastest possible service, please ensure your system information submitted to Xantrex. Please fill the
required information in and send a copy of this page to Xantrex Technology Inc.
Fax number: 1 925 245 1022
Mail to: Xantrex Technology Inc.
161-G South Vasco Road
Livermore, CA 94551
Attention: Customer Service
USA
Customer Company Name: __________________________________
Project Name: __________________________________
System Location Information:
Street __________________________________
City __________________________________
Country __________________________________
Xantrex Inverter Model: __________________________________
Serial Number of Inverter: __________________________________
Name of Distributor (if applicable): __________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
Xantrex Authorized Signature Customer Authorized Signature
Date: Date:
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