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PC Connection Methods
Personal computers can be used to access the system status and programming
features of the PV225S. A computer can be connected either directly or remotely.
1. Remote Connect - uses one of the three kits below.
• POTS Kit - uses a MultiTech® 56K Modem, RS232/Fiber Optic
Converter (configured for ethernet) and SA2 Surge Arrestor.
• Wireless Kit - uses a GSM Wireless Modem.
• Ethernet LAN Kit - uses a data communication device to enable the unit
to connect to a local area network.
2. Direct Connect - This method is used for troubleshooting. It uses a
RS232/Fiber Optic Converter (configured for a PC), a DB25-to-DB25 gender
changer, and a DB25-to-DB9 Serial Cable.
Software is included to provide a graphic user interface that relates important
system information. This software is called Xantrex Solar Graphic Interface
(GUI). See “Minimum System Requirements” on page 2–26 for minimum system
requirements.
Figure 1-10
PC Connections in the Communications Enclosure
MultiTech
®
56K
Modem
RS232/FO
Converter
SA2 Surge
Arrestor
Communications
Enclosure
POTS connection option shown.