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The bypass switch, Operating the bypass switch, Figure 2-1 – Xantrex Technology ACCB User Manual

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Operating the ACCB

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The Bypass Switch

During normal operation (

Figure 2-2 on page 2–3

), AC power passes

from the external AC source (generator or grid) through the inverter to the
AC loads. The inverter monitors the incoming power and can keep the
batteries charged.
When external sources of AC power are not available, the inverter
switches to external DC power (e.g., batteries, generator, solar, wind,
hydro fuel cell) and continues to power the load.
When performing inverter maintenance, the breakers can be switched to
the Bypass Operation (

Figure 2-3 on page 2–3

) which allows the AC

loads to be powered directly from the the external AC source without
affecting connected AC loads.
To de-energize both circuits, switch the breaker pair to the OFF position
(

Figure 2-4 on page 2–4

).

Operating the Bypass Switch

Once the AC voltage has been applied, the bypass switch is ready for
operation. Under normal operation the Inverter Output breaker is ON.
There are three possible modes of operation for the bypass switch:

“Normal Operation”

“Bypass Operation”

“AC Input/Output Off”

.

Figure 2-1 Bypass Switch Mode Summary

AC OFF OPERATION:
Left Breaker = OFF
Right Breaker = OFF

Utility/Generator/Inverter AC
power disconnected to
Inverter AC Distribution Panel

NORMAL OPERATION:
Left Breaker = ON
Right Breaker = OFF

Inverter AC power
available to Inverter
AC Distribution Panel

BYPASS OPERATION:
Left Breaker = OFF
Right Breaker = ON

Utility or Generator AC
power available to Inverter
AC Distribution Panel

OFF

ON

60

60

OFF

ON

INVERTER

BYPASS

INVERTER

DISCONNECT

BOTH OFF TO DISCONNECT AC OUTPUT

OFF

ON

60

60

OFF

ON

INVERTER

BYPASS

INVERTER

DISCONNECT

BOTH OFF TO DISCONNECT AC OUTPUT

OFF

ON

60

60

OFF

ON

INVERTER

BYPASS

INVERTER

DISCONNECT

BOTH OFF TO DISCONNECT AC OUTPUT