Schneider Electric 865-1020-02 Conext XW+ Connection Kit Installation Guide

Schneider Electric 865-1020-02 Conext XW+ Connection Kit

Product Information

The Conext XW+ Connection Kit for INV2 INV3 PDP is a set of conduit boxes, wiring, and parts that are used to connect the second and third Conext XW+ inverter/chargers. The kit is designed to be permanently connected to your AC and DC electrical systems. The manufacturer recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the local and national electrical codes applicable in your jurisdiction. The kit comes with important safety information that you must read before using the inverter.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of the manual.
2. Use only accessories recommended or sold by the manufacturer to avoid a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. All wiring should be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the local and national electrical codes applicable in your jurisdiction.
4. Make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not operate the inverter with damaged or substandard wiring.
5. Do not operate the inverter if it has been damaged in any way.
6. Do not disassemble the inverter except where noted for maintenance purposes.
7. The inverter must be provided with an equipment-grounding conductor connected to the AC input ground.
8. Do not expose this unit to rain, snow, or liquids of any type. This product is designed for indoor use only.
9. To reduce the chance of short circuits, always use insulated tools when installing or working with this equipment.
10. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with electrical equipment.
11. Keep unqualified personnel away from batteries to avoid death or serious injury.

• Following the above instructions will help you use the Conext XW+ Connection Kit for INV2 INV3 PDP safely and effectively.
• For more information, please visit the Schneider Electric website at: http://www.SEsolar.com

Important Safety Information

Read and Save These Instructions – Do Not Discard

• This guide contains important safety instructions for the Conext XW+ Inverter/Charger that must be followed during installation procedures. Read and keep this
• Installation Guide for future reference.
• Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this bulletin or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
• The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
• This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
• DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.. The safety alert symbol shall not be used with this signal word.
• This Guide is intended for anyone who needs to operate, configure, and troubleshoot the Conext XW Inverter/Charger. Certain configuration tasks should only be performed by qualified personnel in consultation with your local utility and/or an authorized dealer. Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. Servicing of batteries must only be performed or supervised by qualified personnel with knowledge of batteries and their required precautions.

Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in:

• Installing electrical equipment
• Applying applicable installation codes
• Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work
• Installing and configuring batteries
• Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.

1. Before using the inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this manual.
2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. The inverter is designed to be permanently connected to your AC and DC electrical systems. The manufacturer recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the local and national electrical codes applicable in your jurisdiction.
4. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not operate the inverter with damaged or substandard wiring.
5. Do not operate the inverter if it has been damaged in any way.
6. This unit does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble the inverter except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling. See your warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected to the inverter. Putting the unit in Standby mode will not reduce this risk.
8. The inverter must be provided with an equipment-grounding conductor connected to the AC input ground.
9. Do not expose this unit to rain, snow, or liquids of any type. This product is designed for indoor use only. Damp environments will significantly shorten the life of this product and corrosion caused by dampness will not be covered by the product warranty.
10. To reduce the chance of short circuits, always use insulated tools when installing or working with this equipment.
11. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with electrical equipment.

DANGER

• HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462.
• This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.
• Never operate energized with covers removed
• Energized from multiple sources. Before removing covers identify all sources, de-energize, lock-out, and tag-out and wait 2 minutes for circuits to discharge
• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm all circuits are de-energized.
• Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or severe injury.

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

• Batteries can present a risk of electric shock and high short-circuit current. The following precautions must be observed when working with batteries:
• Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
• Wear protective glasses, gloves and boots.
• Do not lay tools or other metal parts on top of batteries.
• Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

• Battery Circuit Breakers must be installed according to the specifications and requirements specified by Schneider Electric.
• Servicing of batteries must only be performed by qualified personnel and the required precautions. Keep unqualified personnel away from batteries.
• Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or severe injury.

Exclusion for Documentation

• UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, SELLER
• (A ) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION;
• (B) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK, AND
• (C) REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED, APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT WWW.SCHNEIDER-ELECTRIC.COM.

Materials List

Installer Provided Tools and Materials

• Phillips head screwdriver
• 1/2″ and 9/16″ wrench
• Socket wrench with a 6″ extension shaft (recommended)
• Torque wrench
• Screws for wall mounting the Conduit Box

Knockout Dimensions

NOTICE

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

• Do not drill, cut or punch holes into the Conduit Box, XW+ chassis, or Power Distribution Panel. Use only the knockouts provided for conduit entry.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to equipment.
• When removing your choice of knockouts, ensure no debris remains inside the chassis. Insert appropriately sized conduit bushings.

Wall Mounting the Conduit Box

Wall Mounting Considerations

• If the conduit is routed from the floor, remove the bottom panel of the Conduit Box before wiring. Remove the appropriate knockouts and re-attach the bottom panel to proceed with conduit installation and wiring.
• If the conduit is routed through the wall on which the XW+ unit and PDP are mounted, remove the appropriate knockouts on the back panel of the Conduit Box.
• Use plastic cable ties for cable management inside the Conduit Box.

1. Wall mount the Conext XW+
   • IMPORTANT: Before installing the Conduit Box, wall mount the Conext XW+.
   • For detailed mounting instructions, see the Conext XW+ Inverter/Charger Installation Guide.
2. Remove the Conduit Box front panel, the left or right side plate and the raceway knockout
   • Either sideplate can be removed depending on the location of the adjacent PDP and Conext XW+. If the Conduit Box is located between two XW+ units, then remove both sideplates and knockouts.
3. Secure the Conduit Box to the Conext XW+
4. Align the keyhole slots on the top edge of the Conduit Box with the corresponding screws on the bottom of the inverter. Loosen the screws if necessary.
5. Hang the Conduit Box on the XW+ unit by fitting the keyholes to the screws and pushing towards the wall until snug.
6. Secure the Conduit Box to the wall
   • Using two screws suitable for the type of wall material (not provided), secure the bracket at the bottom edge of the rear panel to the wall.

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

• Battery Circuit Breakers must be installed according to the specifications and requirements defined by Schneider Electric.
• Servicing of batteries must only be performed by qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries and the required precautions.
• Keep unqualified personnel away from batteries.
• Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
• Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or severe injury.

1. Remove the PDP door and upper and lower faceplates
2. Disconnect all factory-installed wiring and power distribution jumpers in the PDP and save for re-use
3. Remove the DC breaker assembly from the mounting rail by unscrewing the two front breaker screws
   • The assembly includes the DC positive bus bar, DC breaker and attached battery cable.
4. Turn the assembly over, and detach the DC bus bar from the breaker.
   • Use a 9/16″-size wrench.
     Leave the battery cable connected to the stud terminal on the back of the breaker.

WARNING

HAZARD OF FIRE

• Overheating of the DC terminals or DC cables to dangerous temperatures may occur due to improper installation.
• Do not put anything between the cable lug and the terminal surface.
• Do not over-tighten connections; observe all recommended torque values.
• Do not apply any type of anti-oxidant paste until after the cable connection is tightened. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or severe injury.
• Replace the factory-installed DC bus bar with the 3-position DC positive bus bar provided with the Connection Kit, and install additional DC disconnect breakers as needed
• Tighten DC terminals to the recommended torque values. See the Tightening Torque label inside the PDP.
• Connecting three DC disconnect breakers in a three-inverter system requires two Conext XW+ Connection Kits.
• Connect the positive (red) DC cable provided with the Connection Kit to the stud terminal on the back of the additional breaker(s)
• Tighten DC terminals to the torque values recommended by the breaker manufacturer.
• Re-attach the assembly to the DC breaker mounting rail using the front mounting screws (two per breaker)
• Remove breaker knockouts on the mounting rail as needed.

Installing AC Breakers

• Install additional AC breakers for two inverter/chargers or three inverter chargers onto the DIN rail next to the factory-installed AC breakers.
• Compatible AC breakers must support the DIN rail (35 mm).

North America (NEC)

• The following AC breaker kits for NEC split phase and three-phase systems are available from Schneider Electric:
• Conext XW+ 120/240 VAC Breaker Kit (865-1215-01)
• Conext XW+ Three-Phase Breaker Kit (865-1315-01)

International (IEC)

• The following compatible AC breakers are available from Schneider Electric:
• Acti 9 (formerly Multi 9)

Wiring the AC, DC, and Network Cable Connections

• Connect the AC, DC and Xanbus network cables and route through the Conduit Box as instructed in the Conext XW+ Inverter/Charger Installation Guide.
• For detailed instructions and wiring diagrams, see the Conext XW+ Inverter/Charger Installation Guide.

Secure the Front Panel of the Conduit Box

• Re-attach the front panel of the Conduit Box when the wiring is complete

1. Slide the bottom lip of the front panel over the lower edge of the rear panel.
2. Align the two holes in the front panel with the two holes in the back panel.
3. Using two #10-32 screws (included), secure the front panel to the rear panel.

• Contact Information
• www.schneider-electric.com
• Please contact your local Schneider Electric Sales Representative or visit the Schneider Electric website at:http://www.SEsolar.com
• 975-0708-01-01 Revision A 03-2014
• Copyright © 2014 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved.
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Documents / Resources

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References

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• Home Solar Inverters & Storage Systems - Schneider Electric Solar Portal

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