Xantrex Product & XW Series Installation Training

1. Xantrex Product & XW Series Installation Training

2. Agenda • HES Overview • Xantrex RE/Backup Power Markets Product Overview • Battery Based Solutions • XW System Overview • XW System Installation • Wrap-up & Questions?

3. Home Energy Solutions

4. Xantrex RE/Backup Power Product Portfolio Single Phase Grid Tie GT2.8 GT3.3 GT4.0 GT5.0 Three Phase Grid Tie Battery Based Products Trace Series C-Series XW Series GT100 GT250

5. Xantrex XW SeriesThe NEW Standard

6. Voice of the Customer SW/SWPLUS Strengths • Surge performance • Great efficiency (> 94%) in low power (most used) range • Over 15 years of field proven reliability SW/SWPLUS Weaknesses • Out-dated design • 34-52 step sine wave • Communications do not meet today’s expectations • Figuring out what’s needed for system installation is complex • Depot repair, not field serviceable • Basic charge controller, no Maximum Power Point Tracking

7. Discover The Evolution First there were inverters... ...just inverters Fuses were unheard of and welding cable was a luxury

8. Xantrex Power Panels

9. OutBackPS / FLEXware

10. Xantrex XW Series - the New Standard!

11. XW System – A Hybrid Solution • Designed for any application • Off grid • Grid or Gen Backup • Grid Interactive with Battery Backup • Two AC Sources • Utility Grid &/or • AC Generators • Multiple DC Sources • Photovoltaic (PV) • Wind • Hydro • DC Generators

12. System Approach Complete system solution Indoor installations from 4 kW to 18 kW Manageable building blocks for simple, easy, field configuration and installation Clean, integrated system design

13. XW System Components • XW INVERTER/ CHARGER • XW6048-120/240-60 • MSRP = $4500 • XW4548-120/240-60 • MSRP = $3600 • XW4024-120/240-60 • MSRP = $3250 • Plus… 230V/50Hz models • XW-CONNECTION KIT FOR INV2 • MSRP = $850 • XW-POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL • MSRP = $1500

14. XW- CONDUIT BOX • MSRP = $250 • XW- SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL • MSRP = $300 • XW-AUTO GENERATOR START • MSRP = $200 • 250A DC BREAKER, 160VDC, STUD TERMINAL, PANEL MOUNT UL/CSA • MSRP = $115 • 80A DC BREAKER, 125VDC, PANEL MOUNT UL/CSA • MSRP = $25 • 60A DC BREAKER, 160VDC, PANEL MOUNT UL/CSA • MSRP = $25 • DC Breaker Master Packs • GJ-250A with Stud Terminals • CF60 160VDC, 60A • CF80 125VDC, 80A • XW-MPPT60-150 • MSRP = $650

15. Xantrex XW System The Hybrid Inverter/Charger

16. 120/240V split phase, sine wave output Eliminates need for stacking inverters or adding an extra transformer  simpler system design & lower cost Easily configurable for multi-unit installations Parallel up to 3 inverters for 18kW systems Best-in-class battery charging Highest charge current and efficiency XW6048 (100A, 89%), XW4548 (85A, 90%), XW4024(150A, 86%) OutBack’s charger: VFX3524 (85A), VFX3648 (45A, 87%) Minimizes recharge time (fuel costs) and prolongs battery life Grid and Generator Support Features Time-of-use, Peak load shaving Power large loads using both generator and inverter XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger Features

17. SW Series 34-52 Step sine wave XW Series Grid quality output True Sine Wave Output

18. Best-in-Class Surge Performance • 200% of rated output power for 7 seconds • Eg. XW6048-120/240-60 – L1-n: 105 Arms,L1-L2: 52 Arms • OutBack’s 5s surge rating: VFX3524, VFX3648 (5000 W, 50 Arms) • Full Digital Control regulates voltage from drooping during surge • Sensitive electronic loads will not be dropped • SWPlus5548 vs. XW6048 starting two 1hp air compressors: Vac = 115-118 Vrms Vac = 70-85 Vrms Iac_L1-n = 135 Apk Iac_L1-n = 124 Apk

19. Best-in-Class Efficiency Peak Efficiency 95% @ 1975W CEC Efficiency 92.5% XW4024 and XW6048 listed on CEC’s “List of Eligible Inverters”

20. Inverter/Charger Features • Inverter Information Panel • Status At-A-Glance LED’s • Battery “Fuel Gauge” • 3 Character LCD display • Output power (kW) • Charging current (Amps) • Fault Codes if fault present • Equalize • On/Off

21. Xantrex XW SystemBalance of System Components

22. XW-Power Distribution Panel Includes AC/DC breakers and wiring for one XW Hybrid inverter/charger Innovative, extremely flexible Arctic UltraflexBlueTM wiring is labeled, cut-to-length and ready to install Accommodates up to three XW Hybrid inverter/chargers and up to four charge controllers Includes mounting back plate and conduit box Designed for maximum installation flexibility List Price: $1,500 (Part number 865-1015)

23. XW-Connection Kit • DC connections and wiring • 250 A DC Breaker • 4/0 DC Arctic UltraFlex Blue™ wiring (+ & -) to inverter • AC connections and wiring • AC Input/Bypass Switch assembly • 60 A AC breaker for inverter output • 6AWG AC Arctic UltraFlex Blue™ wiring from inverter to breakers • Conduit Box • Sync & Xanbus cables • List Price: $850 • (Part number 865-1020)

24. XW-Conduit Box • Bare conduit box • For systems larger than 2 inverters • To retrofit inverters into existing systems which may have AC/DC disconnects • List Price: $250 • (Part number 865-1025)

25. Xantrex XW SystemSolar Charge Controller

26. XW Solar Charge Controller • 60 Amps • Array voltage: Vbatt to 150Voc • Battery voltage: 12 to 60VDC • Dynamic maximum power point tracking • Convection cooled, no derating <45°C • Built-in PV Ground Fault Protection • Xanbus™ Network Enabled • 5-year standard warranty • List Price: $650 • (Part number 865-1030) • On-line PV array sizing tool available at www.xantrex.com/support/xwsizing

27. Array Sizing • Select module • Select system battery voltage • Select operating temperature • Use absolute coldest day • Use average hottest day • Choose desired array configuration that matches charging requirements • Ensure 150Voc limit is not exceeded on coldest day • Ensure Vmp is not below battery voltage on hottest day

28. Xantrex XW SystemCommunications & Networking

29. XW System Network • Integrated network communications (Xanbus) • All networked components auto-detect and collaborate in real-time • Allows for quicker configuration – custom settings can be copied from one unit to another • Allows for better performance - charging cycles are automatically synchronized • Provides aggregated system-level information • No hub required, just standard Cat5 Ethernet cables • Peripheral devices are powered off network (i.e. no wall-warts)

30. XW System Control Panel • Central user interface • System Configuration • System Monitoring • Can be removed from system to prevent end-user tampering • List Price: $300 • (Part number 865-1050) • Features: • Graphical 128x64 pixel, backlit LCD screen • Large, tactile keypad buttons • Intuitive onscreen menu system (basic & advanced) • Built-in flash memory • Xanbus™ enabled • No “hub” required

31. XW Automatic Generator Start Intelligent power management Automatically activates generator to provide power to recharge depleted battery bank or assist with heavy loads Comprehensive customizable triggers Low battery voltage High inverter load Thermostat signal Exercise period Max run-time, quiet time Compatible with popular generators 2 or 3 wire start control No extra relays or adapters required Onan, Kohler, Westerbeke, Northern Lights, Generac, Honda, and Powertech List Price: $200 (part number 865-1060)

32. XW Communication Gateway Data logger for complete XW System 16 megabytes of storage Ethernet or wireless computer connectivity Energy reports by email Included graphical monitoring software Monitoring on local computer or through internet Currently in field trials * Estimated availability: Q2 2008

33. XW System – Quality & Reliability

34. Air Flow Out Air Flow In Design for Reliability • Two compartments • Sensitive electronics are sealed from the environment • Heat generating components are in the cooling airflow • Vertical form factor creates natural chimney effect • fan remains off at lower power levels • All sheetmetal is plated and powder coated

35. Designed for Reliability • Using Insulated Metal Substrate in Power Bridge Assembly • IMS is proven technology commonly found in motor drives • Capacitors are widely distributed and load share to minimize stress • Reliability Benefits • Superior heat dissipation • Low electrical impedance • Efficient mechanical design

36. Designed and Tested For Reliability • HALT “Highly Accelerated Life Testing” • XW6048-120/240-60 Limits • Cold Step Stress -45C • Hot Step Stress >+100C • Rapid Thermal -35C to 105C @ 60C/min • XW-MPPT60-150 Limits • Cold Step Stress -60C • Hot Step Stress >+100C • Rapid Thermal -50C to 85C @ 60C/min • Salt Fog Testing • MTBF calculations “Mean Time Between Failure” >22 years @ 25˚C/77, 30% duty-cycle

37. Production Testing • Burn-in & full functional test prior to shipment • Done on every XW Inverter and Charge Controller before shipment to customer

38. XW System - Service & Warranty

39. Design for Serviceability • All 6 boards in inverter accessible from the front • Fan accessible on bottom via removable grill

40. Service & Warranty Support Standard Warranty - 5 years Optional extension to 10 years Xantrex Quick-Swap program Minimize dealer time spent managing warranty repair exchanges Return XW Charge Controller directly to Xantrex for exchange Board level replacements for XW Inverter to be positioned for quick response time $150 installer removal/re-installation/board swap fee payable to Energy Club Members for warrantable failures Customer Service Priority Line: 866-492-6873 Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (pacific time)

41. Xantrex XW SeriesSystem Installation

42. 6kW Xantrex XW System with Solar Comparable FLexware 500 System: ~16 skus; >20 separate components

43. System installation • Step 1: Install the mounting plates • Step 2: Mount the Inverter • Step 3: Mount the XW Power Distribution Panel & XW Conduit Box • Step 4: Wire the Inverter • Install Charge Controllers • Connect communication/signal cables to their components

44. Step 1 – Installing the Mounting Plates • Mounting Plates are included with XW Inverters and XW-PDP • Ensure first mounting plate is correct height and level • Additional mounting plates interlock to adjacent ones

45. Step 2 – Mounting the Inverter • Hang on bracket & secure with screws on top

46. Step 3 – Mounting the XW-Power Distribution Panel and Conduit Box • Hang XW-PDP on bracket & secure with screws on top • Secure XW-Conduit Box to bottom of inverter and to wall • Note - Conduit Box IS included with XW-PDP!

47. Step 4 – Wiring the Inverter • Route and connect communication cables • Ground the Inverter • Make DC connections • Make AC connections • All wires and breakers factory installed in XW-PDP • Wiring is labeled, cut-to-length and ready to connect to inverter

48. Mount Charge Controllers onto XW-PDP • Remove appropriate knockouts • Back the top side screw out ¼ inch • Remove the lower screw • Hang Charge Controller from keyhole slot on side of XW-PDP • Replace lower screw by inserting through hole on inside of XW-PDP

49. Connecting the Xanbus™ Network Daisy Chain • Device sequence doesn’t matter • Network terminator is required at each end of the daisy chain • No hub required, just standard Cat5 Ethernet cables • AGS and SCP can be mounted up to 130ft from inverter(s) and are powered off Xanbus™ network (i.e. no wall-warts)