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1. ojo ee a a i Move the left o STI ad switch up WT db Sal Figure 32 RS485 termination switch NOTE Only the first and last SolarEdge devices in the chain should be terminated The other inverters in the chain should have the termination switch OFF down position SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar Yo fe IF D To connect to the monitoring portal 1 Designate a single inverter as the connection point between the RS485 bus and the SolarEdge monitoring portal This inverter will serve as the master inverter 2 Connect the master to the SolarEdge monitoring portal via the LAN or GSM modem communication option D To configure the RS485 communication bus All inverters are configured by default as slaves If reconfiguration is required 1 Turn ON the AC DC Safety Switch 2 Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF 3 Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel A ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed 4 Use the user buttons to configure the connection to configure the inverter designated as master select the following in the LCD menus e Communication Server LAN or RS232 e RS485 1 Conf Device Type SolarEdge e RS485 1 Conf Protocol Master e RS485 1 Conf Slave Detect The system starts automatic
2. SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 6 User Interface SO a r Te Ic IF 5 p HO O p O CE CO CE Country Language Communication Power Control ED U UE gt 0 0 Q 0 5 ph AmTH D lt Hp tp QhH Lap uw D HA 1 RQ Display Maintenance 1 Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only 3 e SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r B fe I Chapter 6 User Interface Configuring the Inverter Using the External LCD Light Button Use the LCD light button for communication setup and for displaying the Error log and Warning Log without having to open the inverter cover There are fewer menus available when using this configuration option however the functionality is the same as when using the LCD User buttons 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Press and hold down the LCD light button until the following message is displayed Keep holding button or pairing release to enter menu Remaining 3 sec Releasing the button displays the following menu r AHSEQEO KM Oo p T HE 3 5 ct OB 80 F h TEE B 305 H D 5 QN ct p A Oo PD p O0 A A 5 0 D 3 Short press one second to scroll down to the next menu option and long press three seconds to select the item You can use the Exit options in these menus to move up one menu level or to exit the Setup mode from the main menu ml SolarEdge Inverte
3. f 1 i x DC DC Red wire Black wire Figure 45 Single phase inverter DC terminals hl do do 1 r OI i essor ie DC KL TT EE CT D I DC Red wire Us Black wire aa Figure 46 Three phase inverter DC terminals SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 foo 3 4 ko Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components solar SIT 2 Depending on the inverter type single phase or three phase connect the AC as follows Single Phase Inverter Connect to terminal Green yellow C KU AA ES Figure 47 Single phase inverter AC terminals Three Phase Inverter Wire color label Connect to terminal Black L1 Black L2 L Black L3 L3 feeds the internal power supply Green yellow White Ground L1 L2 L3 N Ground Figure 48 Three phase inverter AC terminals Tighten the screws of each terminal with a torque of 1 2 1 5 N m 0 88 1 1 Ib ft Verify that there are no unconnected wires at the output of the AC DC Safety Switch and that the unused terminal screws are tightened SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar Pn Rep lene ond Adena System Components Adding Removing or Replacing Power Optimizers 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malf
4. Y The inverters are equipped with adjustable utility protective function set points and can be Frequency Range Hz Max Clearing Time Sec gt 60 5 0 16 lt 59 3 Hawaii 57 0 16 i SolarEdge s 9kW and 20kW inverters operate at full power and full currents up to a temperature of 117 F 47 C The inverters may be used above this temperature with reduced ratings CAN P Ns are eligible for the Ontario FIT and microFIT SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r B fe E Appendix B Technical Specifications Recommended OCPD size per grid you may use a larger size than that recommended but never above 40A SE10kUS o a SE20kUS i a AC DC Safety Switch Single Phase Specifications ve Uni Maximum DC voltage eT ee Vac Maximum DC current Adc Nominal AC voltage Vac Maximum AC current Aac Ambient temperature F C Three Phase Viale ni Maximum DC voltage DC to Ground 490 Vdc Nominal AC voltage 480 208 Vac Ambient temperature 40 to 140 40 to 60 F C Weight 6 5 3 Ib kg NE SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications sola r Te fe I Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Inverter Mounting Bracket Dimensions The following figures provide dimensions of the mounting brackets for the single and three phase inverters The mounting bracket weighs 2 87 lbs 1 3kg Single Phase Inverter and Mo
5. A RS485 2 not in use G A Data B Data Figure 30 RS485 RS232 terminal block 5 Insertthewireendsinto the G A and B pins shown above Use Four or six wire twisted pair cable for this connection You can use any color wire for each of the A B and G connections as long as the same color wire is used for all A pins the same color for all B pins and the same color for all G pins be SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar g gg Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication 6 Connect all B A and G pins in all inverters The following figure shows this connection schema SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter i PA ii PA mt PA im PA BD T KT Td PL ya KT Ta Figure 31 Connecting the Inverters in a Chain o not cross connect B A and G wires Do not insert wires into RS485 2 pins Tighten the terminal block screws Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily We 7 8 9 Push the RS485 terminal block firmly all the way into the connector on the right side of the communication board 10 Terminate the first and last SolarEdge device inverter SMI Control and communication gateway etc in the chain by switching a termination DIP switch inside the inverter to ON move the switch up The switch is located on the communication board and is marked SW7 EO O
6. D note un risque il attire l attention sur une op ration qui si elle n est pas faite ou suivi correctement pourrait causer des blessures ou un danger de mort Ne pas d passer une telle note avant que les conditions requises soient totallement comprises et accomplies AUTION Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage or destruction of the product Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met D note un risque il attire l attention sur une op ration qui si elle n est pas faite ou suivi correctement pourrait causer un dommage ou destruction de l quipement Ne pas d passer une telle note avant que les conditions requises soient totallement comprises et accomplies OTE Y Denotes additional information about the current subject IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues K SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola ra 8 IF HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AN AN gt gt ee SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE Use this inverter only with PV modules with a maximum system voltage rating of 600V or higher RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ET D INCENDIE Utilisez cet onduleur seulement avec des modules PV sp cifi s pour une
7. m Standard flat head screwdrivers set m Voltage tester screwdriver m Drilling motor and bits suitable for the surface on which the inverter will be installed and for opening the AC DC Safety Switch knockouts m Suitable screws for attaching the inverter mounting bracket to the surface to which it will be connected m 1 4 or 5 16 stainless bolts nuts and washers and an Allen screwdriver for attaching the power optimizer to the racking m Wire cutters m Wire strippers m Voltmeter For installing the communication options you may also need the following m For Ethernet e CAT5 6 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector e If using a CAT5 6 cable drum RJ45 plug and RJ45 crimper m For RS485 e Four or six wire twisted pair Small flat head screwdriver set Inverter Transport and Storage Transport the inverter in its original packaging standing up and without exposing it to unnecessary shocks If the original package is no longer available use a similar box which can withstand the weight of the inverter refer to the inverter weight in Appendix B Technical Specifications on page 66 has a handle system and can be closed fully Store the inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are 13 F 149 F 25 C 65 C a SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers sola r Ze fe IF Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Safety The foll
8. x o lt Err r LAN xXx XX XX X X r Message gt XXXXXXXX is a string of 1s and Os showing an eight bit communication connection status 1 indicates OK and 0 indicates an error The possible errors and their troubleshooting are detailed in the following table Bit Error Error Description Troubleshooting Location ee ha nected DHCP Failed or Invalid DHCP Config Gateway Ping Failed G Server Ping Failed Server x Ping Failed Tcp Connect Failed An Ethernet physical cable connection fault The Ethernet link or physical Ethernet cable are not connected properly The inverter failed to get a valid IP address from the DHCP server or The DHCP static IP settings in the gateway are not the same as those of the router The connection to the router is not available Ping to the first local switch router failed LAN error The connection to the Internet is not available Ping to google com failed Ping to redundant server x failed The connection to the SolarEdge server was not established Communication with the server failed Check the cable pin out assignment and cable connection Refer to Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection on page 50 Check the router and inverter configuration Consult your network IT Check the physical connection to the switch router Check that the link LED at the router switch is lit indicating phy link If OK contact your network IT otherwise repla
9. 0 This chapter refers only to the module add on power optimizers For module embedded models refer to the installations instructions supplied with the embedded module The power optimizer can be placed in any orientation Position the power optimizer close enough to its module so that their cables can be connected To allow proper heat dissipation maintain a 1 2 5 cm clearance distance between the power optimizer and other surfaces The minimum and maximum string length guidelines are stated in the power optimizer datasheets Refer to the SolarEdge Site Designer for string length verification The SolarEdge Site Designer is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups support downloads under Software Tools Completely shaded modules may cause their power optimizers to temporarily shut down This will not affect the performance of the other power optimizers in the string as long as the minimum number of unshaded power optimizers connected in a string of modules is met If under typical conditions fewer than the minimum optimizers are connected to unshaded modules add more optimizers to the string Do not leave the power optimizers connectors disconnected Open connectors should be mated to each other Equipment grounding tightening torques 4 6 AWG 45 Ib in 8 AWG 40 Ib in 10 14 AWG 35 Ib in a a Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers sola rt a fe I Step 1 Mounting and Grounding the Power Op
10. a SolarEdge device e S SolarEdge slave e M SolarEdge master P2P ZigBee point to point e MPM ZigBee multipoint master for a ZigBee coordinator module e MPS ZigBee multipoint slave for a ZigBee router module e SS SunSpec For a non SolarEdge logger Fan Health Status Three Phase Inverters This window provides information about the status of the inverter s two fans Fan Health Indicator Fan l1 Replace Fan 2 Operating Each fan can have one of the following statuses m Operating Fan OK Not Working This status may indicate a system error and not necessarily a faulty fan Turning AC OFF and ON again may clear this status If the status does not change replace the fan m Replace This status indicates a faulty fan that requires replacement When a fan has the status Replace e The display blinks constantly but not when the inverter is in night mode until the fan is replaced e An error appears that the fan is faulty refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 58 The Fault LED is not lit For more information refer to Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement on page 77 a SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 6 User Interface sola rt Power Control Status This status screen appears only if Power Control is enabled S P Control U SA1 Peak Power 0 PF 1 00 AC Power OW P Control Specifies the country according to which power control is
11. attention extr me doit tre pr t e durant le traitement de cette erreur Only a qualified technician should handle this problem and only after taking proper precautions 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Wait five minutes for the input capacitors to discharge Disconnect the AC breaker Disconnect the DC inputs Connect each DC string separately turn the AC and the inverter ON OFF switch to ON until the error appears for the faulty string Do not connect strings with a grounding fault to the inverter For further documentation about possible ground current error sources and solutions contact SolarEdge support A certified installer must fix the faulty string before connecting it to the inverter ln Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting sola r Te fe IF Error Error LCD Message Description Troubleshooting 14 58 59 60 AC Voltage Too AC voltage surge The If the fault persists High internal hardware that i Line 1 2 3 measures AC voltage Check the AC connection to inverter has measured m Verify that the inverter is set to the substantially high correct country sudden output voltage Check with the grid operator if a large surge source or irregular load exists near the site Verify that the output wire size matches the distance between the inverter and the location of the grid connection Use a larger gauge wire for the AC output Refer to the AC Wiring Application No
12. detection of the SolarEdge slave inverters connected to the master inverter The inverter should report the correct number of slaves If it does not verify the connections and terminations 5 Verify the connection of the master to the SolarEdge monitoring portal as described in Verifying the Connection on page 57 Creating a ZigBee Connection This communication option enables using a ZigBee connection for one of the following e To connect the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal To create a master slave bus of connected inverters The ZigBee device is purchased separately and provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups products accessories under ZigBee Connecting a Laptop to the Inverter To connect a laptop to the inverter use the internal mini USB connector type B 5 pin located on the inverter communication board see Figure 24 on page 49 The USB port uses a standard USB driver that can connect to any standard PC or laptop with a Windows operating system If the USB connection is not recognized install a USB driver downloadable directly from the manufacturer website at http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm a SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar LEE Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Verifying the Connection 1 Close the inverter cover Attach the inverter cover and s
13. le pays appropri afin d assurer un fonctionnement convenable avec le r seau de ce pays SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r 5 fe e Chapter 6 User Interface A list of countries is displayed If no country is configured the value is lt NONE gt d NOTE If an inverter is not configured to any country it will not produce energy A plus sign near the country indicates that another menu will be displayed after selection The following list appears when USA is selected Auto 208 V 240V 208 V No Neutral 240V No Neutral 277V Hawaii Auto Hawaii 208 V Hawaii 240 V Hawaii 208 V No N Hawaii 240 V No N Hawaii 277V m When selecting Auto single phase only the inverter automatically detects the used grid 208VAC 240VAC or 277VAC When using single phase inverters refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 on page 10 to determine if the Auto option may be used m When selecting an option with No Neutral or No N connection to Neutral line is not required For any other option you must connect the Neutral line m When connecting to the 480 277V grid select the 277V setting 2 Confirm your country selection in the confirmation screen Toggle to YES and press Enter Language 1 Select the Language option to set the language in which the LCD should display 2 Confirm your language selection in the confirmation screen Toggle to YES and press Enter Communication 1 Select the Communication option to define and con
14. mapper Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal Create the site in the monitoring portal using the registration form available at the following link www solaredge com groups site registration Fill out all required information in the form which includes information about your installation as well as details about its logical and physical mapping e SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 6 User Interface sola r sT a fe I Chapter 6 User Interface LCD User Buttons Four buttons are located inside the inverter above the LCD panel and are used for controlling the LCD menus as shown below 4 rT sc nn gt a Up 1 a ins i BESS NSSS SEES a Down 2 di lo Enter 3 Figure 22 LCD internal user buttons m Esc Moves the cursor to the beginning of the currently displayed parameter goes to the previous menu and cancels a value change with a long press until Aborted is displayed m Up 1 Down 2 Moves the cursor from one menu option to another moves among the characters of a displayed parameter and toggles between possible characters when setting a value m Enter 3 Selects a menu option and accepts a value change with a long press until Applied is displayed Use the three rightmost buttons for entering 123 when entering the password The LCD panel and buttons may be used during the following m Set
15. material Y NOTE Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter single phase 44 7 20 2 Ib kg three phase 79 7 36 2 Ib kg and bracket 2 8 1 3 Ib kg 2 Drill the holes and mount the bracket Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface 3 Hang the inverter on the bracket using the screws at the top of the inverter as shown below Let the inverter lay flat against the wall or pole Hang here a al 4 j er Figure 14 Hanging the inverter on the bracket CAUTION HEAVY OBJECT The single phase inverter weighs 44 7 20 2 lb kg The three phase inverter weighs 79 7 36 2 Ib kg To avoid muscle strain or back injury use proper lifting techniques and if required a lifting aid when removing or replacing Objet lourd L onduleur monophas p se 44 7 20 2 Ib kg L onduleur triphas p se 79 7 36 2 lo kg Pour viter la fatigue musculaire ou des blessures au dos utilisez des techniques de levage appropri es et si n cessaire un auxiliaire de levage lors du retrait ou du remplacement SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter sola r Te fe I 4 Optionally secure the AC DC Safety Switch bracket to the wall Mark the location of the bracket screw for the AC DC Safety Switch and drill the hole EPE DE 1 A i BE AC DC Safety Switch bracket Figu
16. necessary pair according to the conduits used in the installation A Unibit drill may be used Bottom view Knockouts Figure 12 AC DC Safety Switch knockouts Mounting the Inverter 1 Determine the inverter mounting location on a wall or pole as follows m To allow proper heat dissipation maintain the following minimum clearance areas between the inverter and other objects 8 20 cm to the top of the inverter At least 4 10 cm to the bottom of the inverter if conduit entry to the AC DC Safety Switch will be from the bottom leave sufficient clearance for the conduits as well e 4 10 cm to the right and left of the inverter When installing inverters side by side leave at least 16 40 cm between inverters When installing inverters one above of the other leave at least 16 40 cm between inverters A SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r fe I Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter m Position the mounting bracket against the wall pole and mark the drilling hole locations refer to Inverter Mounting Bracket Dimensions on page 72 e Ensure that the U shaped indentations are facing up and the UP marking is correctly oriented as shown below Figure 13 Bracket with U shaped indentations facing up e Use at least two bracket holes Additional holes can be used to fix the bracket Determine which and how many holes to use according to mounting surface type and
17. paired power optimizers identified during the most recent pairing process If XXX and YYY are not equal there may be a problem with one or more power optimizers m S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful appears only if the inverter is connected to the server m ON OFF Indicates the position of the inverter ON OFF switch NE SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar TRE Main Inverter Status Energy Meter Status Aa on U1 4 NO lt Om on aQ DJS Z Vac V The AC output voltage Vdc V The DC input voltage Pac W The AC output power Fac Hz The AC output frequency Chapter 6 User Interface e wo O n W ty NAN p omera Bon NO ou OPs_Ok Number of optimizers sending telemetries indicating that they are paired Temp C or F The inverter s heat sink temperature Displays the total energy produced during the last day month year and since inverter installation HK Ss UO O D O p rook 9 Rte HD cA D RZAART aoa ve D Telemetry Status This window displays the last power optimizer telemetry received The display changes as each power optimizer sends its telemetry 0 0 0 0 0 OoOO NOTE This data is accumulated according to an internal real time clock In order to verify proper installation the installer may view the Telemetry window for some time in order to observe the power optimizers report
18. portal Vac V specifies the measured grid AC output voltage Vdc V specifies the DC input voltage Pac W specifies the total AC output power produced Q NOTE Take note of the serial on the inverter label This information is used in the SolarEdge monitoring portal to identify this inverter and is needed to open a new site in the monitoring portal Your SolarEdge power harvesting system is now operational SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 ml Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation sola r sT e fe I Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data S This step requires connecting one of the communication options Refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 49 The SolarEdge Monitoring System The SolarEdge monitoring portal enables accessing SolarEdge site information including up to date information viewed in a physical or logical view The monitoring portal is described in detail in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide available on the SolarEdge website at http The SolarEdge monitoring portal can display logical and physical layouts of the installed system as follows m Logical Layout Shows a schematic logical layout of the components in the system such as inverters strings and modules as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables you to see which modules are connected in each string which strings are connected to each inverter and so on m Ph
19. process Modu Ener Vdc _ V dc HOW H mik 0 4 lt mn gt h 000C1ED9 03 5 0 4 2 8 0 9 Module Power optimizer serial number Energy power optimizer energy Vdc_O Power optimizer output voltage Vdc I Power optimizer input voltage module voltage ID Status This window displays the inverter software version and the country to which the inverter is configured HHH HHH Ht ID D S P CPU Cou L 2 L 0002 ntry U O 2 1 011 SA2 0 1 0034 1 SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 6 User Interface Server Communication Status solar TRE LAN S O K gt O K gt AA Server The method of connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server Status Displays OK if the inverter established a successful connection and communication with the specified server port device LAN RS485 or ZigBee module XXXXXXXX Eight bit Ethernet communication connection status A string of 1s and Os is displayed 1 indicates OK 0 indicates an error For a list of the possible errors and how to troubleshoot them refer to Troubleshooting Communication on page 58 Error message according to failure Refer to Troubleshooting Communication on page58 for detailed information IP Status This window describes the Etherne
20. than number of optimizers p One or more of the modules are not connected properly to their power optimizer inputs Wrong polarity connection on one of the strings String voltage higher than the number of optimizers AN the measured voltage is too high the installation may not have a safe low voltage PROCEED WITH CARE A deviation of 1 per string is reasonable One or more extra power optimizer are connected in the string A module is connected directly to the string without a power optimizer A malfunction of one of the power optimizers Si la tension mesuree est trop haute la tension basse de securite pourrait manquer dans l installation REDOUBLEZ DE PRECAUTION Une deviation de 1 par string est raisonnable SafeDC mode was previously disabled using the SolarEdge Key Pairing to the inverter The power optimizers are shaded failed SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 One or more of the power optimizers Connect all power optimizers are not connected in the string Connect the modules to the optimizer inputs Check polarity of the string output using a voltmeter and correct if needed Check if an extra power optimizer is connected in the string If not proceed to next solution Verify that only power optimizers are connected in the string and that no module outputs are connected without a power optimizer If the problem persists proceed to the next step Dis
21. to the Plus output connector of the string s second power optimizer 2 Connect the rest of the power optimizers in the string in the same manner Figure 7 Power optimizers connected in series 3 Ifyou intend to monitor the installation using the SolarEdge monitoring portal record the physical location of each power optimizer as described in Providing Installation Information on page 35 CAUTION Do not leave the power optimizers connectors disconnected Open connectors should be mated to each other Ne pas laisser les connecteurs d optimiseurs de puissance d couverts et d connect s Les connecteurs ouverts doivent tre accoupl s les uns aux autres Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection After a module is connected to a power optimizer the power optimizer outputs a safe voltage of 1V Therefore the total string voltage should be equal to 1V times the number of power optimizers connected in series in the string For example if 10 power optimizers are connected in a string then 10V should be produced m Make sure the modules are exposed to sunlight during this process otherwise the power optimizers may not be powered If you use a tracker the power optimizer will turn ON only if the tracker is tracking the sun and the module provides at least 2W a SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers sola rt a fe I m In So
22. 4 i 4 4 y uy EN i m I a BEER az a RS485 RS232 Ethernet RS485 RS232 Ethernet RS485 RS232 Ethernet Router Hub Router Hub Single Inverter Connected Multiple Inverters Connected Figure 25 Example of Ethernet connection SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar g E gg Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication 1 2 Remove the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 50 Open the communication gland 1 CAUTION The internal side of the gland includes a rubber waterproof fitting which should be used to ensure proper sealing Le cote interne du gland contient une rondelle qui doit tre utilis e pour une bonne tancheit Remove the plastic seal from the large opening that has a cut in the rubber fitting and insert an Ethernet CAT5 6 cable through the opening CAT5 6 standard cables have eight wires four twisted pairs as shown in the diagram below Wire colors may differ from one cable to another You can use either wiring standard as long as both sides of the cable have the same pin out and color coding 10Base T Signal RJ45 Pin T568B T568A 100Base TX Signal 6 Green range Recon TTT From EE TS T 568B Standard T 568A Standard 12345678 12345678 RJ 45 Figure 26 Standard cable wiring 1 The inverter connection does not support RX TX polarity c
23. 4 support 108 111 113 Wrong AC The lines connections Switch between L1 and L2 or L2 and L3 connection to the inverter are connections incorrect for example AC line 1 from the grid is connected to line 2 at the inverter so there is no 120deg between L2 to L1 and L3 to L2 at the inverter side AC Current Surge The internal hardware If the fault persists that measures AC current has measured substantially high output currents This Check with the grid operator if a large may occur because of surge source or irregular load exists changes in the AC near the site voltage or a switching load near the site If the grid does not have problems contact SolarEdge support m Check the AC connection to the inverter SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar RE Error Error LCD Message Description 10 37 76 77 90 Ground Current Ground current surge 38 The internal hardware that measures ground fault has measured substantially high ground currents SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Ground faults may occur due to insufficient insulation to the ground AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed Extreme care must be taken when troubleshooting this error RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION Ne touchez pas a des cables non isol s Une
24. 4 6 AWG AWG range DC input conduit size of strings AWG 3 4 minimum 1 2 strings 24 6 AWG range Dimensions 21x12 5x7 H x W x D 540 x 315x 172 21X12 5x7 5 540 x 315 x 191 1 Limited to 125 for locations where the yearly average high temperature is above 77 F 25 C For detailed information refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs inverter dc _oversizing guide pdf SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 67 Appendix B Technical Specifications sola r Te fe IF Dimensions PWD wih SEER AC DC Safety Switch 31 9 x 12 5 x 7 5 818 x 315 x 191 in mm Weight 44 7 20 2 47 7 21 7 Ib kg Weight awit AC DC 51 2 23 2 54 7 24 7 Ib kg Switch Cooling Natural Convection Minimum and maximum operating 13 to 140 25 to 60 CAN version 40 to 60 FC temperature range Storage temp range 13 to 140 25 to 60 Protection rating NEMA 3R aa Default trip limits and times according to IEEE 1547 NOTE The inverters are equipped with adjustable utility protective function set points and can be aggregated above 30kW on a single Point of Common Connection The default settings are in compliance with IEEE1547 Utility authorization is required to change these set points Voltage Range of Base Voltage Max Clearing Time Sec V lt 50 0 16 50 lt V lt 88 2 00 100 lt V lt 120 1 00 V gt 120 0 16 Frequency Range Hz Max Clearing Time Sec gt 60 5 0 16 lt 59 3
25. C Safety Switch 5 Use a standard straight bladed screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals e The screwdriver blade should fit freely in the terminal opening Too large a blade can crack the plastic housing e Insert the screwdriver and tilt it to press the release mechanism and open the clamp e Insert the wire 15mm 0 6 deep into the side opening e Remove the screwdriver the wire is automatically clamped Press with a screwdriver A L Pee j dt 41 Se ee FE w s es Insert the conductor Figure 20 Spring clamp terminal Verify that there are no unconnected wires To connect the AC grid to the AC DC Safety Switch three phase inverter Strip 0 32 8 mm of the AC wire insulation Nay Insert the AC conduit into the AC side knockout that was opened AN Connect the equipment grounding before connecting the AC wires to the AC Veillez relier le conducteur de PE la terre avant de connecter les fils CA au bornier CA 3 Connect the Ground and Neutral wires to the terminal blocks in the AC side of the switch see Figure 18 4 Connect the line wires to the appropriate connectors using the label located in the switch L1 L2 13 Figure 21 AC DC Safety Switch AC label three phase Connecting the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch Strings may be connected in parallel to the two DC input pairs of the switch If more than two strings are required they ca
26. Hawaii 57 0 16 Recommended OCPD size per grid you may use a larger size than that recommended but never above 40A OOO A O SE6000A US 35Aor40A 35 or 40 A i SolarEdge s 5kW and 6kW inverters operate at full power and full currents up to a temperature of 120 F 50 C The inverters may be used above this temperature with reduced ratings For more information refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs se temperature derating note pdf CAN P Ns are eligible for the Ontario FIT and microFIT SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r a fe E Appendix B Technical Specifications Three Phase inverters Rated AC power output 9000 10000 20000 Maximum AC power output 9000 10000 20000 AC output voltage minimum 105 120 1325 244 277 305 nominal maximum L N AC output voltage minimum 183 208 229 422 5 480 529 nominal maximum L L AC frequency min nom max AC frequency min nom max min nom max 59 3 60 60 5 with HI country setting 57 60 60 5 Max continuous output current per Phase Max output fault current and 26 20 12 20 24 20 A mS duration Utility monitoring islanding protection country configurable set Yes points ao DG power Module 11250 12500 25000 wo Transformerdess ungrounded Yes Maximum input voltage DO to Gnd 250 480 Ve Nominainputvotage DG OGNI w j Nominlinputvetege DOO DO so 60 Te Carina mputeurem s ws At
27. Power Control on page 43 and to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs phase balancing connection guide pdf N A 103 119 UDC Min DC The input DC voltage is Turn the inverter OFF and then ON If this Voltage Too Low below the minimum fault persists contact SolarEdge support level that is supported 9 Communication Internal software error If this fault persists contact SolarEdge Error support N A 78 Grid Sync Error Grid voltage or If this fault persists contact SolarEdge frequency is unstable support N A 91 92 93 AC Over Current Grid error If this fault persists contact SolarEdge TZ Line 1 2 3 support L1 L2 L3 96 97 98 lac L1 L2 L3 Max 99 101 AC Voltage Too Grid error Turn the inverter OFF and then ON If this High Line 1 2 3 fault persists contact SolarEdge support 105 Temperature Too Under temperature If this fault persists reinstall the inverter in a Low warmer place 124 Ground Current Internal hardware error If this fault persists contact SolarEdge RCD support N A 4 e SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar TRE Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Power Optimizer Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution String voltage is OV Output of one or more power Connect all power optimizer outputs optimizers is disconnected String voltage not OV but lower
28. Replacing and Adding System Components Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components NOTE If you are permanantly disassembling the installation or part of it make sure to use the disposal methods dictated by local regulations Replacing an Inverter 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l cran de l onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est indiqu sur l cran LCD attendez cinq minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur soient d charg s 2 Turn OFF the AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel Open the inverter cover W 4 Disconnect the DC and AC wires from the inverter and unscrew the two conduit nuts in the inverter securing the AC DC Safety Switch to the inverter 5 Remove the two lower screws securing the inverter to the mounting bracket and remove the inverter from the mounting bracket d NOTE If you remove the old inverter and do not immediately install a new one then e Lock the AC DC Safety Switch in the OFF position using a lock on the switch e Use insulation tape to isolate each of the AC and DC wires e Seal the open conduits using duct tap
29. SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide YOUR h wWSD9DISTRIBUTOR SOLIGENT e Soligent 2222 www soligent net solar ZT Disclaimers Disclaimers Important Notice Copyright SolarEdge Technologies Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the prior written permission of SolarEdge Inc The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice You may refer to the SolarEdge web site www solaredge com for the most updated version of this and other documents All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Patent marking notice see http www solaredge us groups patent The general terms and conditions of purchase of SolarEdge products shall apply The content of these documents is continually reviewed and amended where necessary However discrepancies cannot be excluded No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limit
30. ar washer between the railing and the flat side of the mounting bracket The grounding washer should break through the anodize coating of the railing to ensure low resistive connection Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 Ib ft 2NAU series power optimizer 3NA series power optimizer Star washer Star Washer Long y lai Figure 4 Power optimizer installation and grounding using the star washer For a list of racking models and their appropriate grounding method refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs grounding se power optimizers pdf SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola rite fei Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers m For mounting on rails with sliding nut fasteners or an un grounded structure such as a wooden structure Connect an equipment grounding conductor to the grounding terminal according to the instructions supplied with the grounding terminals grounding terminal kits are available from SolarEdge The grounding terminal accepts a wire size of 6 14 AWG and must be sized for equipment grounding per NEC 250 122 requirements Tighten the screws connecting the power optimizer to the frame and the grounding terminal screw Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 Ib ft 2NAU series power optimizer Optional grounding terminal can be installed on either side of the power 3NA series optimizer power optimizer gt NRR Figure 5 Power optimizer grounding terminal 5 Verify that each power op
31. are sent to the SolarEdge monitoring portal m Factory Reset Perform a general reset to the inverter default settings m SW Upgrade SD Card Perform a software upgrade using an SD card e SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 6 User Interface solar edge Information Select Information to display the following options Versions Error Log Warning log m Versions Displays inverter firmware versions i 1 0 1 4 QUUH oOo WON IW r ooo oor O O 0 O e ID The inverter ID e DSP 1 2 The DSP digital control board firmware version CPU The communication board firmware version Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge support m Error Log Displays the last five errors m Warning Log Displays the last five warnings Inverter Status Screens Operational Mode Pressing the external LCD light button turns on the LCD backlight Additional presses display the following screens one after the other Initial Inverter Status Vac v Vdc v Pac w 240 7 371 9 2349 3 P_OK XXX YYY lt S OK gt ON m Vac V The AC output voltage m Vdc V The DC input voltage m Pac W The AC output power m P_OK XXX YYY There is a connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data XXX is the number of power optimizers for which telemetries have been received in the last two hours YYY is the number of
32. ble soit connect au connecteur terminal OTE If more than two strings are connected each should be properly fused on both DC and DC Y according to NEC690 35 B OTE SolarEdge s fixed input voltage architecture enables the parallel strings to be of different lengths Therefore they do not need to have the same number of power optimizers as long as the length of each string is within the permitted range 5 Close the AC DC switch cover Attach the switch cover and secure it by tightening the four screws with a torque of 1 2 N m 0 88 ft Ib le SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r B fe I Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation The following workflow describes how to activate the system commission the installation and verify the proper functioning of the system Step 1 Activating the System Verify that the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF Turn ON the AC breaker Move the AC DC Safety Switch to the ON position AON Remove the inverter cover Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it A ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION ne touchez pas les fils non isol s lorsque le couvercle de l onduleur est retir 5 Activate the inverter according to the activation instructions supplied in the
33. cable through gland no 1 e Remove the cable s external insulation using a crimping tool or cable cutter and expose eight wires e Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector as described in Figure 26 e Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar g E gg Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication e Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 plug on the inverter s communication board RJ45 Ethernet terminal block Figure 28 The RJ45 Ethernet connector 5 For the switch router side use a pre crimped cable or use a crimper to prepare an RJ45 communication connector Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector in the same order as in Figure 26 6 Connect the cable s RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port of the Ethernet switch or router You can connect more than one inverter to the same switch router or to different switches routers as needed Each inverter sends its monitored data independently to the SolarEdge monitoring portal 7 Inverters are configured by default to LAN If reconfiguration is required Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF e Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel e Turn ON the AC DC Safety Switch AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION ne touchez pas les fils non isol s lorsque le couvercle de l onduleur es
34. ce the cable or change it from cross to straight connection Connect a laptop and check for internet connection If internet access is unavailable contact your IT admin or your internet provider For WIFI networks ensure that username and password are as defined in the internet provider AP router Check the SolarEdge server address under LAN Conf submenu m Address prod solaredge com E Port 22222 Check with your network administrator whether a firewall or another device is blocking transmission SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar g i fe I Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting D To troubleshoot RS485 communication 1 If after a successful slave detection the number of slaves reported in the master is smaller than the actual number of slaves check the Server Communication status screen of every slave inverter The following should appear Server RS485 Status OK If No Master Found message appears the master device is not responsive or the RS485 cable is not connected Check the connections to the master device and fix if required D Additional troubleshooting 1 SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Check that the modem or hub router is functioning properly Check that the connection to the internal connector on the inverter communication board is properly done Check that the selected communication option is properly configured Use a method i
35. ce to external non SolarEdge devices such as revenue meters and data loggers m ZigBee page 56 Optional wireless communication purchased separately m USB page 56 enables connection of a laptop to the inverter Always connect the communication options when the inverter is OFF Removing the Inverter Cover Use the following procedure for cover removal for communication connection purposes 1 Turn the AC DC Safety Switch to OFF 2 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 3 Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the circuit breakers on the distribution panel Wait 5 minutes for the capacitors to discharge 4 Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it CAUTION When removing the cover make sure not to damage internal components SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal Lors du retrait du couvercle assurez vous de ne pas endommager les composants internes SolarEdge ne peut tre tenue pour responsable des composants endommag s la suite d une imprudence dans le retrait du couvercle Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the inverter to the monitoring portal through a LAN SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter a AALLLAAANLIRARLILLAA i py ULL at ULL a ty ULL a p s
36. connect the wires that connect the power optimizers in the string Measure the output voltage of each power optimizer in order to locate the power optimizer that does not output the 1V safety voltage If a malfunctioning power optimizer is located check its connections polarity module and voltage If a malfunction cannot be bypassed or resolved skip the malfunctioning power optimizer thus connecting a shorter string Do not continue before finding the problem and replacing the malfunctioning power optimizer Enable the SafeDC using the SolarEdge Key If you connected the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal using one of the communication options you can perform pairing remotely Before leaving the site make sure that the inverter ON OFF switch is ON and S_OK indication appears on the LCD to indicate connection to the monitoring portal Appendix B Technical Specifications sola r Ze fe I Appendix B Technical Specifications Single Phase Inverters SE3000A US SE3800A US SE5000A US SE6000A US Units Rated Rated AC power output power Rated AC power output 3000 3000 3800 500 600 Maximum AC power 3000 SEE a ii output AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max 183 208 229 Vac AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max 211 240 264 Vac AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max 244 277 294 Vac AC frequency min nom ino 59 3 60 60 5 with HI country setting 57 60 60 5 Max outp
37. done Peak Power Specifies the ratio between the power the inverter can output and the inverter s maximum AC power If active power is limited either using the RRCR option or using the Active Power Limit option the limit will be displayed here PF Power Factor Specifies the CosPhi corresponding to the ratio between active and reactive power AC Power Specifies the AC power that the inverter is currently producing For more information refer to the Power Control Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs application note power control configuration pdf SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar TF B o E Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Power optimizers send information to the inverter via the DC power lines the PV output circuit No additional wires or configurations are required for this purpose The information is then sent from the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal through the Internet In order to send the data from the inverter a communication connection must be set up as described in this chapter Communication setup is not required for power harvesting and is needed only for using the SolarEdge monitoring portal This chapter also describes setting up communication between multiple inverters for a master slave configuration NOTE When connecting the communication cables make sure that the ON OFF s
38. e 6 Place the new inverter on the mounting bracket insert the screws securing the inverter to the mounting bracket 7 Screw the two conduit nuts in the inverter securing the AC DC Safety Switch to the inverter 8 Connect the DC and AC wires to the inverter Refer to Connecting the AC DC Safety Switch to the Inverter on page 81 Close the inverter cover 10 Perform the commissioning steps as described in Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation on page 31 NE SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components sola r sT Eg fe I Replacing the AC DC Safety Switch Mounting a New AC DC Safety Switch 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l cran de l onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est indiqu sur l cran LCD attendez cing minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur soient d charg s 2 Turn OFF the AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel Open the inverter cover W 4 Disconnect the DC and AC wires from the inverter and unscrew the two conduit nuts in the inverter securing the AC DC Safety Switch to t
39. e Reverse pony pretese Te FGroun teutisolton eten MO Sens CEC weighedaticony s se fe Adgitiona reae O O OOOO Additional Features uppers commnicaren RS485 RS232 Ethernet ZigBee optional interfaces 1 Limited to 125 for locations where the yearly average high temperature is above 77 F 25 C For detailed information refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs inverter_dc_oversizing guide pdf SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Appendix B Technical Specifications solar iefel Standard Compliance Safety UL1741 CSA 22 2 m Grid connection standards IEEE1547 FEE Emissions FCC part15 class B FEE Installation Specifications AC output conduit size AWG range 3 4 minimum 24 6 AWG DC input conduit size of strings 3 4 minimum 1 2 strings 24 6 AWG AWG range Dimensions HxWxD 21x 12 5 x 10 5 540 x 315 x 260 in mm Weigh Cooling Fans user replaceable a Operating temperature range 13 to 140 25 to 60 CAN version 40 to 60 Protection rating NEMA3R ia Default trip limits and times according to IEEE 1547 aggregated above 30kW on a single Point of Common Connection The default settings are in compliance with IEEE1547 Utility authorization is required to change these set points Voltage Range of Base Voltage Max Clearing Time Sec V lt 50 0 16 50 lt V lt 88 2 00 100 lt V lt 120 1 00 V gt 120 0 16 NOTE
40. e 1 2 3 Description PV Isolation fault The inverter has detected the PV solar array is not properly isolated from ground earth The isolation is checked each time the inverter starts up The AC relay failed during wake up tests Internal hardware error The RCD measurement has failed during the wake up test phase The monitoring hardware that checks the balance of each phase L1 N and L2 N has exceeded allowed limit Grid voltage is above the limit permitted in this country Grid Voltage is below the limit permitted in this country Grid frequency is above the limit permitted in this country Grid frequency is below the limit permitted in this country SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the fault persists Check the PV installation for isolation problems and ground leakage Only a certified PV installer must fix the faulty string before connecting it to the inverter If the fault persists Disconnect inverter from AC grid Contact SolarEdge support If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support Check the grid connection Check the GND wire connection Check the L1 L2 and Neutral wire connections Verify symmetric load between L1 and Consult the local grid authority Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country T
41. e single phase inverter will cease exportation of power Y when the utility connection rises above 294Vac but will not indicate a fault until the utility connection rises above 305 Vac Grids Supported by the Three Phase Inverters 20 lt a gt Y 480 208 delta 120 WYE 480 delta 277 WYE Figure 3 AC grids supported by SolarEdge three phase inverters SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 a Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System sola r Ze fe E Installation Procedure The following is the procedure for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site Many of these also apply to modification of an existing site Connecting power optimizers to modules and in a string Page 13 Recording power optimizer serial numbers optional Pages 18 P 21 Installing the inverter age Connecting the strings and the AC to the switch Pages 28 29 Page 31 Commissioning and activating the installation Connecting the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal Page 34 t Configuring the inverter Page 37 a LN SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar edge Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System Installation Equipment List Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system The following is a recommendation of the equipment needed for installation m Allen screwdriver for M6 screw type for the inverter and AC DC Safety Switch cover
42. e the AC DC Safety Switch for three phase inverters DCD 3PH US S3 A SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch solar edge Grid Connection Guidelines Q NOTE Three phase inverters require neutral connection at all times only grids with neutral connection are supported m In single phase inverters connected to corner grounded grids connect the L2 terminal to the grounded conductor When connecting to other grids L1 and L2 are interchangeable m Equipment grounding tightening torques 4 6 AWG 45 Ib in 8 AWG 40 Ib in 10 14 AWG 35 lb in m When connecting multiple single phase inverters in an installation connected to a three phase grid phase balancing may be required by the utility or grid operator Phase balancing is supported in the SolarEdge inverters For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs phase balancing connection guide pdf Q NOTES The conduits hubs and fittings must be suited for field wiring systems e For three phase inverters where opposite polarity DC conductors are routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables must be used For single phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75 C For three phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 C The hubs and ot
43. ecure it by tightening the screws with a torque of 3 9 N m 2 9 lb ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws The following figure illustrates the recommended order 6 5 D Bini 2 ni SU fr Figure 33 Tightening Order of the Screws Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning on the circuit breaker on the distribution panel and turning on the AC DC Safety Switch Wait for the inverter to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring portal This may take up to two minutes A message similar to the following appears on the LCD panel Vac v Vdc vl Pac w 240 7 5 2 V 0 0 lt S_OK gt OFF S_OK Indicates that the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful If S_OK is not displayed refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 58 SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 a Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting solar TRE Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting This appendix describes the error messages that appear on the inverter LCD panel when an error occurs and how to troubleshoot them Troubleshooting Communication S OK Not Displayed If S_OK is not displayed perform the following D To troubleshoot Ethernet communication When Ethernet communication is used the Server Communication Status window as described on page 46 can be used to identify the location of the error Serve Status
44. exigences de conformit pour l installation de ce systeme non reli a la terre Le coupeur CC ouvre les conducteurs positifs et n gatifs This unit must be connected only to a dedicated AC branch circuit with a maximum Overcurrent Protection Device OCPD of 40 A Cet appareil doit tre connect uniquement a un circuit de d rivation d di avec un co fficient dispositif de protection contre les surintensit s TPOC maximal de 40 A HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN 00 e D solar TRE The inverter input and output circuits are isolated from the enclosure This system does not include an isolation transformer and should be installed with an ungrounded PV array in accordance with the requirements of NEC Articles 690 35 and 690 43 National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 2011 and Canadian Electrical Code Part I for installations in Canada Equipment grounding is the responsibility of the installer and must be performed in accordance with all applicable Local and National Codes Les circuits d entr e et de sortie de l onduleur sont isol s de Penveloppe Ce syst me n inclut pas disolation galvanique transformateur et devra tre install sans mise a la terre du champ PV et en accord avec les articles 690 35 et 690 43 du National Electric Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 2011 et du Code Electrique Canadien Partie 1 pour les installations faites au Canada La mise la terre des quipements est la responsabilit de l ins
45. fety Switch en 29 Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation sccssccsscssccssccsccssccsccsscesccnscesccescescoesess 31 Step 1 Activating the System 31 SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 3 Table of Contents solar let Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter ss 32 Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation e 33 Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data ui 34 The SolarEdge Monitoring System nn 34 Providing Installation Information asiaiesconesvncvinsensoonbsessecuapewsnduoneswaauaveaviasepatuncdenaumedearnavecseneomeseens 35 Chapter 6 User Interface ssessesessecssssecsecsesecsesecsecsesecsececsecsssecsecsscsecsssecseceesecsesecseseeseoe 36 ECP USser Buona 36 Inverter Configuration Setup Mode 37 Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons essesseeessesrerrrsesrrrresesserrrere 37 Configuring the Inverter Using the External LCD Light Button 39 Inverter Configuration Menu Options 40 Inverter Status Screens Operational Mode 44 ile 44 AVE LA LL LE seen 45 Energy MeterSta tisana 45 Telemetry StatUS rers e REA 45 SES E E E E E E E E EE E E 45 Server Communication Status ressentent einen 46 IP StAtUS RR Re o Re e RR RR reed ars 46 ZieBee Status PR RE a E EA A E A AE E E E A AAE E 46 COMMUNICATION Ports SAS Saad TATTO 47 Fan Health Status Three Pha
46. figure the communication option used by the inverter to communicate with the SolarEdge monitoring portal and the communication option used to communicate between multiple inverters 2 Select Server to set which communication method is used to communicate between the inverter and the SolarEdge monitoring portal Refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 49 for a full description of these communication options NOTE Y This menu shows only the communication options installed in the inverter 1 This list is applicable for single phase inverter For three phase inverters only 208V or 277V will be displayed according to the inverter part number SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 6 User Interface SO a r Te fe I 3 The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options in the Communication menu For detailed information about all the configuration options refer to the Communication Options Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs solaredge communication options application note v2 250 and above pdf Communication o Zvona O D I M G D S S Fon por 0 D D p 2 4 O S RS232 Conf Si SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r 8 fe E Chapter 6 User Interface Power Control For detailed information about active and reactive power control options refer to the Power Control Application Note ava
47. hange Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the switch capabilities The inverter connection does not support RX TX polarity change Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the switch capabilities SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar CE 4 Depending on the inverter connector type RJ45 or an 8 pin terminal block Connect as follows m Ifthe inverter has an 8 pin terminal block connector for Ethernet communication e Remove the cable s external insulation using a crimping tool or cable cutter and expose eight wires Pull the connector out as shown below SS a u 8 pin Ethernet SRI QE terminal block Figure 27 The 8 pin Ethernet terminal block e Loosen the screws except for that of pin G Insert the wires ends into the pins according to the following table Terminal Block E Color RJ45 Pin Pin LSE T568B Standard T568A Standard 6 5 oem om TT amme PS ewo TT e Tighten the screws of the Ethernet terminal block e Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily e Push the Ethernet terminal block firmly all the way into the communication board m Ifthe inverter has an RJ45 connector for Ethernet communication use either a pre crimped cable to connect via gland no 1 to the RJ45 plug on the inverter s communication board or if using a cable drum connect as follows e Insert the
48. he inverter 5 Open the AC DC Safety Switch cover and disconnect the external DC and AC wires Unscrew the two conduit nuts securing the AC DC Safety Switch to the external conduits 6 Remove the AC DC Safety Switch with its mounting bracket from the wall 7 Open the conduit knockouts of the new AC DC Safety Switch refer to Opening Conduit Knockouts on page 23 8 Position the new AC DC Safety Switch below the inverter and from the inside of the inverter grab the AC and DC wires extending from the switch conduits as shown below SKS i WRENS we 9 D Conduit Nuts AC Figure 44 Inserting the AC and DC conduits 9 Attach the safety switch with its bracket to the wall and slightly close the screws Do not over tighten 10 Securely screw the two conduit nuts onto the conduit ends in the inverter 11 Connect the DC and AC wires to the inverter Refer to Connecting the AC DC Safety Switch to the Inverter on page 81 12 Connect the external DC and AC wires to the AC DC Safety Refer to Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch on page 27 SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar edge Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components Connecting the AC DC Safety Switch to the Inverter 1 Connect the DC as follows e Connect the red wire to any of the DC terminals in the inverter e Connect the black wire to any of the DC terminals in the inverter x I
49. her fittings must comply with UL514B Use the conduit and wiring appropriate for the installation location per the NEC Outdoor installations must use components that are rated NEMA 3R or higher e For more wiring information refer to the SolarEdge Recommended AC Wiring Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs application note recommended wiring pdf Connecting the AC Grid to the AC DC Safety Switch This procedure varies depending on the inverter type single or three phase and on the AC DC Safety Switch model Make sure you follow the procedure applicable to your equipment D To connect the AC grid to the AC DC Safety Switch single phase inverter 1 If supplied remove the spring clamp terminal instructions from inside the switch 2 Strip 0 32 8 mm of the AC wire insulation 3 Insert the AC conduit into the AC side knockout that was opened AN Connect the equipment grounding before connecting the AC wires to the AC terminal block Veillez relier le conducteur de PE la terre avant de connecter les fils CA au bornier CA 4 Connect the wires to the appropriate terminal blocks using the label located in the switch Connect the grounding wire first 208 240 277 Figure 19 AC DC Safety Switch AC terminal block label single phase Fi SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar ZT Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC D
50. ilable on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs application note power control configuration pdf Grid Control lt Dis gt RRCR Conf Phase Balance lt EN gt Load Defaults NOTE Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs phase balancing connection guide pdf The Grid Control option is disabled by default Enabling it opens additional options in the menu as shown on page 38 Display Select Display to set the following three options emperature lt F gt C D On Time lt 30 gt LM On Time lt 15 gt HPA m Temperature Select Celsius or Fahrenheit units m LCD On Time lt 30 gt The number of seconds that the LCD backlight is ON after pressing the LCD light button Set a value within the range of 10 120 seconds m TLM On Time lt 15 gt The number of minutes that the LCD backlight is ON while viewing the Telemetry window Set a value within the range of 1 120 minutes Maintenance Select Maintenance to set the following options Date and T Reset Coun Factory Re S W Upgrade IU te un D D 3 UcthH 0 Card m Date and Time Set the internal real time clock If connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal the date and time are set automatically and only time zone should be set m Reset Counters Reset the accumulated energy counters that
51. inverter package 6 Verify that the inverter is configured to the proper country Press the LCD light button until reaching the ID status screen QAQAUH OWUuU eat Ha TT ON H ON ote NE un D HN oe NHH e oO 0 n y U 7 Ifrequired perform the following additional steps e Country settings or inverter configuration using the internal LCD user buttons refer to Chapter 6 User Interface on page 36 e Communication options connection refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 49 8 Close the inverter cover by tightening the screws with a torque of 3 9 N m 2 9 Ib ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws 9 Turn ON the AC DC Safety Switch If an additional external DC switch is installed between the power optimizers and the inverter s then turn it ON A message similar to the following appears on the inverter LCD panel Vac v Vdc v Pac w 240 7 14 1 0 0 P_OK 000 000 lt S_OK gt OFF 10 Verify that the following information appears on the LCD panel P_OK Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indicates connection with the power optimizers and that at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data If P_OK does not appear check the power optimizer string and DC input connections e 000 000 Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indicates the number of power optimize
52. larEdge systems due to the introduction of power optimizers between the PV modules and the inverter the short circuit current Isc and the open circuit voltage Voc hold different meanings from those in traditional systems For more information about the SolarEdge systems string voltage and current refer to the Voc and Isc in SolarEdge Systems Technical Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs Voc and Isc in solaredge sytems technical note pdf m Isolation measurement using a 600V measurement device is also possible D To verify proper power optimizers connection 1 Measure the voltage of each string individually before connecting it to the AC DC Safety Switch or to a combiner box Verify correct polarity by measuring the string polarity with a voltmeter Use a voltmeter with at least 0 1V measurement accuracy 2 For troubleshooting power optimizers operation problems refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 65 S SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r fe IF Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Install the inverter either before or after the modules and power optimizers have been installed For single phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75 C For three phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 C For three phase inverters where opposite polarity DC conductors a
53. monitor the technical and financial performance of one or more SolarEdge sites It provides information about present and past performance of each module individually and about the system as a whole SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System sola r Te fe I Supported AC Grids The following sections show the AC grids supported by the SolarEdge inverters Grids Supported by the Single Phase Inverters The following figure illustrates grids that are supported and detected automatically by the default grid setting set to Auto when setting the country and grid Refer to Country and Grid on page 40 Note that for auto detection the neutral wire must be connected 208 delta 120 WYE 240 120 split phase 240 delta Figure 1 Auto detected AC grids supported by SolarEdge single phase The following figure illustrates grids that are supported however require changing the grid settings Refer to Country and Grid on page 40 Note that in some cases L1 and L2 are not interchangeable In these places L1 and L2 locations appear in the in the drawing 240 delta 240 delta Corner grounded 208 delta 480 delta 277 WYE Corner grounded Figure 2 AC grids supported by SolarEdge single phase inverters ER SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System solar TRE NOTE When connected to the 277 Vac grid th
54. n be connected in parallel using an external combiner box before connecting to the switch D To connect the strings to the AC DC safety switch 1 Strip 0 32 8 mm of the DC wire insulation 2 Insert the DC conduit into the DC side knockout that was opened 3 Equipment grounding Connect the DC equipment ground conductor to the equipment grounding terminal block in the AC DC safety switch NOTE Functional Electrical Earthing of DC side negative or positive is prohibited because the inverter has no transformer Earthing of module frames and mounting equipment equipotential bonding is required per NEC ra SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch sola rt 4 Connect the DC wires e For single phase inverters Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the DC and DC terminal blocks according to the labels on the terminals Use a standard straight bladed screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals as described for the AC connection e For three phase inverters Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the DC and DC terminals according to the labels in the AC DC Safety Switch CAUTION Ensure that the Plus wire is connected to the terminal and that the Minus wire is connected to the Minus terminal connector Veillez a ce que le cable Plus soit connect au terminal et que le ca
55. ndependent of the SolarEdge inverter to check whether the network and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop to the Ethernet router and connect to the Internet Check whether a firewall or another type of network filter is blocking communication For ZigBee troubleshooting refer to the ZigBee installation manuals a Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting sola r Ze fe ie Error Codes The error code numbers may differ depending on the inverter type single phase or three phase as described in the table below The error messages include an error number and a description and have the following format Error code X X X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX An error message is displayed for 30 seconds after which the inverter waits the necessary reconnection time and then restarts During this time the LCD displays the Waking Up message and the remaining time to reconnection AN All Warnings and Cautions in this manual should be adhered to while troubleshooting an error Tous les avertissements et pr cautions mentionn s dans ce manuel doivent tre aussi appliqu s en cas de d pannage LCD Message Troubleshooting Fan Failure One of the fans is not Check the Fan Health Status Three working Phase Inverters on page 47 If required replace the fan a replacement kit is available from SolarEdge 45 48 SW Error Internal software error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge 50 53 9
56. ng e Fan status is Replace e Fan status is Not Working Before replacing the fan turn the inverter AC off and on and check if the status is cleared e The following Error is displayed Fan 2 Failure Fan 2 Replacement 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l cran de l onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est indiqu sur l cran LCD attendez cing minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur soient d charg s 2 Turn OFF the AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel 3 Use a Philips screwdriver to unfasten the single screw of the fan cover SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 NE Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement 27 f Figure 42 Fan door open 4 Open the fan door 5 Disconnect the fan connector and remove the fan Figure 43 Fan connector 6 Connect the fan connector to the new fan 7 Close the fan door and fasten the cover screw 8 Check the Fan Health Status Three Phase Inverters as described on page 47 NE solar TRE SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar edge Appendix F
57. nverter is producing power Blinking Standby mode The inverter is in Standby mode until its working voltage is reached The inverter then enters Production mode and produces power Off The inverter is not producing power This may be during Night mode when the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF or when an error occurs Yellow Module communication Blinking and inverter shutdown m Monitoring information is being received from a power optimizer The inverter is being shut down On There is an error Refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 58 for more information Blinking The inverter is being shut down NE SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar g fe IF Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter All LEDs turn on while the inverter is being configured iI que _ LCD LEDs Green Yellow Green LCD light button Figure 10 Inverter front view m ACand DC conduit entries Connection points of the AC DC Safety Switch CAUTION Do not remove the six screws on the DC conduit metal panel as it may harm the inverter sealing and void the warranty Ces vis ne doivent pas tre retir es Les enlever est susceptible d endommager l tanch it de l onduleur et annuler la validit de la garantie m ON OFF switch Turning this switch ON starts the operation of the power optimizers enables power production and allows the inverter to begin exporting power to the utili
58. o have the following information at hand m Inverter and power optimizer model numbers m Serial number of the product in question m The error indicated on the inverter screen or on the SolarEdge monitoring portal if there is such an indication m System configuration information including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings m The communication method to the SolarEdge monitoring portal if the site is connected m Inverter software version as appears in the ID status screen see page 45 ea SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola rite fei Table of Contents Table of Contents DISCIAINA CNS cicatrici aa 1 WTOC ANE UOC aiar rada 1 CC COMPAARC siriana 1 Support and Contact Information sccssccssccsccssccsccssccsccnsccsccnsccsccescsccescsccescscceseescoeses 2 Table of Contents 455 3 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ssscsssccssccssccsssccssccssccssccssscnsscnsccsscnsssesssoeseees 6 Sy SV lla 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS nes nnnsessennseeeeneseeses 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System ccscsscsscssccsccsccsccsccsccsccsccnccncencenccscossences 9 System OVE VICW era tn KEE KEE TANTE ne nm ni 9 SolarEdge Power OptiMIZelissssssn minette 9 SolarEdge Inverter with AC DC Safety Switch 9 SolarEdge Monitoring Portal ccs eu ta oem 9 supported AC Ge Sa aaa 10 Grids Supported by the Single Phase Inverte
59. out 10 seconds The following message is displayed Keep holding button for pairing release to enter menu Remaining 3 sec Keep holding for 5 seconds until the following is displayed Pairing Turn Switch T o On 3 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to ON within 5 seconds If you wait longer than 5 seconds the inverter exits the pairing mode The following message is displayed indicating that the inverter is performing the pairing Pairing Remaining sec 180 4 Wait for the completion of the pairing remaining seconds is 0 If pairing fails an error is displayed In this case repeat the pairing steps If the problem persists contact SolarEdge Support When pairing succeeds the following message is displayed Pairing Pairing Completed 5 The system startup process begins e Since the inverter is ON the power optimizers start producing power and the inverter starts converting AC After you turn ON the inverter ON OFF switch the DC cables carry a high voltage and the power optimizers no longer output a safe 1V Apr s avoir mis l interrupteur ON OFF de l onduleur monophas sur ON les cables DC portent une haute tension et les optimiseurs de puissance ne g n rent plus la tension de s curit de 1V a SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solare Chapters Commissioning the Installation e When the inverter starts converting power after the initial connection to the AC the inverter enters S
60. owing notes and warnings apply when installing the power optimizers When modifying an existing installation turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch the AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel Avant de faire ces tapes teignez l onduleur monophas en mettant sur OFF l interrupteur ON OFF situ au bas de l onduleur Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated Open connectors should be mated to each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps Les connecteurs d entr e et sortie ne sont pas tanches jusqu ce qu ils soient accoupl s Les connecteurs doivent tre accoupl s ou ferm s avec des terminaux tanches CAUTION This unit must be operated according to the operating specifications in this document Cette unit doit tre op r e suivant les instructions trouv es dans ce document CAUTION Cutting the power optimizer input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty Sectionner les cables d entr es ou de sortie de l optimiseur est interdit et annule sa garantie CAUTION Power optimizers are IP65 NEMA4 rated Choose a mounting location where optimizers will not be submerged in water Les optimiseurs de puissances sont compatibles a la norme IP65 NEMA4 Choisissez le lieu de montage tel que l optimiseur ne puisse pas tre submerg par l eau CAUTION If you intend to mount the optimizers directly to the module or mod
61. r Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 6 User Interface solar edge The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options that appear when using the LCD light button Optimizer pairing Language lt eng gt Communication Maintenance Information Exit Language English German Spanish French Italian Exit Communication Serve lt LAN gt RS485 1 Conf lt S gt ZigBee Conf lt S gt Exit Information Versions Error Log Warning Log Exit Maintenance Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset S W Upgrade SD Card Exit The options presented in these menus are described in the next section Inverter Configuration Menu Options This section describes how to use the LCD menus for configuring the inverter Configuration is only available when the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF Use either the internal LCD user buttons or the external LCD light button to move between and select menu options Country and Grid Configuring the country and grid is available using the internal user buttons only 1 Select the Country option to specify the country in which the inverter is installed and the grid to which it is connected This parameter may arrive pre configured If so verify that it is set to the proper country The inverter must be configured to the proper country in order to ensure that it complies with the country grid code and functions properly with that country grids L onduleur doit tre configur pour
62. re 15 AC DC Safety Switch bracket e Fasten the bracket using a standard bolt 5 Verify that the bracket it is firmly attached to the mounting surface 6 Insert the two supplied screws through the outer heat sink fin on both sides of the inverter and into the bracket Tighten the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m 2 9 Ib ft Bracket screw Figure 16 Inserting the screws into the outer heat sink fins i SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar edge Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch The AC DC Safety Switch disconnects all ungrounded conductors of the circuit to which it is connected in compliance with the National Electric Code and specifically NEC690 35 which addresses ungrounded PV arrays The AC DC Safety Switch is rated to the maximum operating conditions of the inverter DC side conduit AC side conduit O Ri pd DC connections OR z AC connections AO ANNO Equipment grounding INA gt terminal with cable OS connected Figure 17 Inside the AC DC Safety Switch for single phase inverters DCD 1PH US C DC side conduit AC side conduit AC ground and neutral connections al DIG AC line connections DC connections A ooo lt ga a Equipment grounding terminal with cable connected Figure 18 Insid
63. re 39 Three phase inverter mounting bracket SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 NE Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Power Optimizers Enclosure Dimensions in mm 2NAU Series Part Number OPxxx xx xxxxx 2NA 5 63 x 8 26 x 1 75 143 x 210 x 45 solar TRE 3NA Series Part Number OPxxx xx xxxxx 3NA 5 39 x 7 62 x 1 06 137 x 193 x 27 WxLxH weight 450 1 0 5 63 143 gt 5 3 54 D 2NAU Series 90 i 77 15 0 32 ba ae o N 1 06 27 3NA Series di o 0090909090909 0202020202020 0202020202020 02020202020 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 Figure 40 Power Optimizer Dimensions mm inch SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar edge Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement The three phase inverter has two fans one is internal and requires a SolarEdge technician to replace it Fan 1 and the other is accessible from the outside of the inverter Fan 2 A replacement kit is available from SolarEdge Fan2 Figure 41 Inverter fan 2 Fan Maintenance 1 At least once a year open the fan screen and clean the accumulated dust using a brush 2 Check the Fan Health Status screen on the LCD refer to Fan Health Status Three Phase Inverters on page 47 3 If one of the following occurs replace the fan as described below e When the fan stops operati
64. re routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables must be used Inverter Package Contents One SolarEdge inverter One mounting bracket Two Allen screws for fastening the inverter to the mounting bracket This installation guide Quick installation guide Inverter activation instructions may include an activation card Identifying the Inverter Refer to the sticker on the inverter that specifies its Serial Number and its Electrical Ratings Provide the serial number when contacting SolarEdge support The serial number is also required when opening a new site in the SolarEdge monitoring portal In the following sections unless otherwise indicated instructions apply to both single phase and three phase inverters though only one graphical example may be presented SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Figure 8 Single phase left and three phase right inverters E Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter sola rt fe I Inverter Interfaces The following shows the inverter connectors and components located at the bottom of the inverter DC conduit entry LCD panel and LEDs ON OFF switch LCD light button Sealed plug AC conduit entry Communication glands Figure 9 Inverter connectors single phase example m LCD panel displays inverter information and configuration parameters m LCD LEDs Three LEDs indicate the following inverter statuses Green Power production On The i
65. rs 4 10 Grids Supported by the Three Phase Inverters ii 11 installation Procedure saicccsesdswaisaeisnciceutineseeiswedsandioaddteanneasaedinndawudiusdseudinadbvansaniserbianianambes 12 Installation Equipment List sise 13 inverter Transport and Storage 13 Chapter 2 Installing the Power OptimiZers cssccsscssscssccssccsccssccsccsscesscnscssccsscessosees 14 CE RR RR EC TAI 14 Package COMORES ne aa sen AOL nie Det NNR 15 Stall tien AGUNG CIINGS sense tree cames esse san tresses 15 Step 1 Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers 16 Step 2 Connecting a Module to a Power Optimizer ss 18 Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings 19 Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection 19 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 21 Inverter Package COntent cccccccssscsssscccevevecevevecensvesensveseavesevaveseueveseuaseseuasesensesenass 21 Identifying the INVErter a a ia 21 INVECE InN er LE scr AEE E EEE ER 22 Opening Conduit Knockouts 1 W W sssssseseseeeeeeeseee renee renee renere ek nere renerne kreere erne skr erseee 23 Mounting the Inverter adin an isacek dinari inan aain a iaiia oaia 24 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch 27 Grid Connection Guidelines 1 ore iisa ra 28 Connecting the AC Grid to the AC DC Safety Switch 28 Connecting the Strings to the AC DC Sa
66. rs that have been paired to this inverter At this stage the number should be 000 since no power optimizers have been paired Fi SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation sola r Ze fe IF e S_OK the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server If S_OK is not displayed and the inverter is connected to the server refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 58 e Vac V the grid s AC output voltage Verify the correct value e Vdc V the DC input voltage of the longest string connected to the inverter There should be a safety voltage of 1V for each power optimizer in the string A measurement error on the inverter LCD of 3V is acceptable e Pac W the AC output power Should be 0 0 since the inverter is OFF e OFF The inverter ON OFF switch is in the OFF position Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter Once all connections are made all the power optimizers must be logically paired to their inverter The power optimizers do not start producing power until they are paired with an inverter This step describes how to assign each inverter to the power optimizers from which it will produce power Perform this step when the modules are exposed to sunlight 1 Verify that the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF 2 Press and hold down the inverter LCD light button for ab
67. s are connected to which inverters but will not show strings or the physical location of power optimizers The inverter may be connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal via LAN or via an external modem connected to the inverter RS232 connector Alternatively you can connect the inverter to another inverter that is already connected to the server in a master slave configuration Refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 49 le SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar B fe E Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation Providing Installation Information Paper Template Fill out the Physical Layout Template using the detachable 2D barcode stickers on each power optimizer Once the form is completed scan it and upload the scanned file to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site registration For an example paper template refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs physical layout template pdf iPhone Site Mapper Use the SolarEdge Site Mapper iPhone application to scan the power optimizer and inverter 2D barcodes The application creates an XML file that can be uploaded to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site registration The SolarEdge Site Mapper can be downloaded from the Apple iTunes Store For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Site Mapper Software Guide or to the Site Mapper demo movie available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com groups installer tools site
68. s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver and its antenna m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 iad Support and Contact Information solar edges Support and Contact Information If you have technical queries concerning our products please contact us USA and Canada 1 0 877 360 5292 Worldwide 972 0 73 240 3118 Fax 1 0 530 273 2769 Email to ussupport solaredge com Before contact make sure t
69. sccsscnsccsccesccsccnsccsscnssonsonss 72 Inverter Mounting Bracket DIMENSIONS ss 72 Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket 72 Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket ss 74 POWOD IZO S Se dedans dance ae in a en ae ie ee cer 76 Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement ss 77 A MAININ OE e dd ad rr 77 Fan 2 Replacement 77 Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components ss 79 Replacing nea 79 Replacing the AC DC Safety Switch is 80 Mounting a New AC DC Safety Switch enke serene rer nt tere esserne 80 Connecting the AC DC Safety Switch to the Inverter 81 Adding Removing or Replacing Power OptimizerS ss 83 SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sola r3 D Je HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During installation testing and inspection adherence to all the handling and safety instructions is mandatory SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols are used in this document Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before installing or operating the system Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met
70. se Inverters ss 47 Power ControlStatus cean e E E E 48 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication ssssecsssessecsssecsececsecsesecsececsecsssecsesessecsesecseseeseoe 49 Communication Connectors ri 49 Communication Types casccsseesncievessansepnesendesenseresbasumsanvannvodnysenensnslessesiesvoambcnseaneesuborteceeseoness 50 Removing the Inverter Cover sise 50 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection ss 50 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection essesssssessrsressesressrsrrsrrsrrsersrrsersreserseereesesresersreserse 54 Creating a ZigBee Connection siissnsscossacasnadenccasad iranica ernia 56 Connecting a Laptop to the Inverter sccesaissisessdoncdesessadedssovacvaddorsasadedencuadeageassdeavecsseeaeeansee 56 Veritying the CONNECHONrir rea 57 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting ccscsscsscsscssccsccsccsccsccsccnccnccnccsccsccnccsconcensenss 58 Troubleshooting Communication S_OK Not Displayed 58 UI OS na 60 Power Optimizer Troubleshooting 65 Appendix B Technical Specifications ccscsscsscssccsccsccsccnccsccnccnccnccnccsccsccsccsccsccncosconsonss 66 Single Phase INVERLEIS across reddere aaa 66 Ice PASS NA Geis aaa ii 69 ACDC ale eee 71 Sinele Phase cnoe aeara EE OE aan 71 Ieri 71 4 SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 SOMA TEE Table of Contents Appendix C Mechanical Specifications sccsscssscssccsecssccsccs
71. ssage is displayed Si l onduleur fonctionnait proprement avant cette op ration le message suivant est affich DC VOLTAGE NOT SAFE DO NOT DISCONNECT VDC 7 2 0 This message is displayed until the DC voltage is safe 50V Do not open the cover until the voltage is safe or until at least five minutes have passed Ce message est affich jusqu ce que la tension DC soit s curis e La tension de s curit par d fault est de 50V Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle ou les connecteurs DC jusqu ce que la tension soit affich e comme s curis ou jusqu ce que cinq minutes au moins se soient coul es 2 Remove the inverter cover Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed 3 Press the Enter button for at least 5 seconds The following message is displayed 4 Use the three right most internal LCD user buttons to type in the following password 12312312 The following message is displayed Country lt US A gt Language lt eng gt Communication Power Control Display Maintenance Information The inverter is now in Setup mode and all its LEDs are lit The inverter automatically exits Setup mode if no buttons are pressed for more than 2 minutes The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options which are described in Inverter Configuration Menu Options on page 40
72. t configuration IP Mask Gateway and MAC address Media Access Control of the inverter I P 1 9 2 168 2 119 MS K 255 2 5 5 2 5 5 0 GW 192 168 2 1 MAC 0 27 02 00 39 36 ZigBee Status This window describes the ZigBee configuration DANS XXXXX Ch XX XXXX RSSI ID XXXXXXXX MID xXxXxXxX XX m RSSI The receive signal strength indication of the closest ZigBee in the SolarEdge system L low M medium H high and no signal m PAN ID The ZigBee transceiver pan ID m Ch The ZigBee transceiver channel m ID The ZigBee transceiver ID m MID The Master ID of the coordinator master ZigBee module This field is shown only in devices with router slave ZigBee modules This field appears after a successful ZigBee association If a ZigBee module is not connected a No ZigBee message is displayed instead of the MID field NE SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar FT e s Chapter 6 User Interface Communication Ports Status t gt lt gt gt lt gt vV O 1 nn Fl d o P RS 5 gt lt Z i e lt M WURK 4 8 lt g B e lt gt S m The total number of slaves detected on the specific port m DEV The type of device that was configured to a specific port based on the port s functionality as follows SE SolarEdge device default MTR Revenue meter e LGR Non SolarEdge logger m PROT The protocol type to which the port is set e For
73. t retir e Use the user buttons to configure the connection as described in Communication on page 41 d NOTE If your network has a firewall you may need to configure it to enable the connection to the following address e Destination Address prod solaredge com e TCP Port 22222 for incoming and outgoing data 8 Verify the connection as described in Verifying the Connection on page 56 a SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar Eg CE Creating an RS485 Bus Connection The RS485 option enables creating a bus of connected inverters consisting of up to 31 slave inverters and 1 master inverter Using this option inverters are connected to each other in a bus chain via their RS485 connectors The first and last inverters in the chain must be terminated The following sections describe how to physically connect the RS485 bus and how to configure the bus D To connect the RS485 communication bus 1 Remove the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 50 2 Remove the seal from one of the openings in communication gland 2 and insert the wire through the opening 3 Pull out the 9 pin RS485 RS232 terminal block connector as shown below E S N ai RS485 RS232 SS Et 2 Ca terminal block i er _ _ ii Figure 29 The RS485 RS232 terminal block 4 Loosen the screws of pins B A and G on the left of the RS 485 terminal block
74. tallateur et doit tre faite en accord avec les toutes les r gles locales et nationales applicables AUTION This unit must be operated under the specified operating specifications as described in the latest technical specification datasheet available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups products overview OTE For single phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75 C For three phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 C For three phase inverters where opposite polarity DC conductors are routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables must be used OTE This inverter is provided with an IMI Isolation Monitor Interrupter for ground fault protection OTE The e appears at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment This symbol is also used in this manual SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar HE Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System System Overview The SolarEdge power harvesting solution maximizes the power output from any type of solar Photovoltaic PV installation while reducing the average cost per watt The following sections describe the system components SolarEdge Power Optimizer SolarEdge power optimizers are DC DC converters connected to PV modules in order to maximize power harvesting by performing independent Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT at the module le
75. tandby mode until its working voltage is reached This mode is indicated by the flickering green inverter LED While the inverter is in Standby mode it monitors the grid and verifies correct grid voltage and frequency The following message is displayed Waking Up Remaining 051Sec The countdown indicates the seconds remaining until Production mode is entered This time is in accordance with local regulations and is typically between three to five minutes When countdown is complete the inverter enters Production mode and produces power This mode is indicated by the steadily lit green inverter LED Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation After the wake up time is over a status screen similar to the following appears on the inverter LCD panel 2 Vac v Vdc v Pac w 240 7 371 9 2349 3 P OK XXX YYY lt S_OK gt ON Verify the following The green inverter LED is steadily lit The ON OFF indicator on the LCD panel reads ON P_OK XXX YYY There is a connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data Optimizers send telemetries in a frequency of up to 10 minutes Initially after pairing both XXX and YYY values show 000 and the values increase as paired power optimizers are reported It can take up to 20 minutes for all power optimizers to transmit their telemetries and to be counted on the LCD screen S_OK appears if the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge monitoring
76. te available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs app lication note recommended wiring pdf 15 102 DC Voltage Too DC overvoltage The The SolarEdge system normally eliminates High input DC voltage DC overvoltage errors When DC exceeds the maximum overvoltage is detected the inverter shuts supported level off the power optimizers and restarts If the fault persists E Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch If after five minutes the LCD panel does not show a low safety voltage 1V per optimizer check which string is malfunctioning and recheck its connections to the inverter Proceed according to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 65 Re commission all inverters in the site as described in Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation on page 31 Internal hardware error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support Temperature Too Over temperature If the fault persists m Verify that proper clearances exist around the inverter Make sure that the heat sink fins are clear of dirt and obstacles Reinstall in a cooler location 62 SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 29 30 31 33 32 41 64 65 66 61 62 63 67 68 69 79 80 81 82 83 84 LCD Message Isolation Fault Faulty AC Relay Hardware Error RCD Sensor Error Phase Balance Error AC Voltage Too High Line 1 2 3 AC Voltage Too Low AC Freq Too High Line 1 2 3 AC Freq Too Low Lin
77. tension de syst me maximum de 600V ou plus The cover must be opened only after shutting off the inverter ON OFF switch located at the bottom of the inverter This disables the DC voltage inside the inverter Wait five minutes before opening the cover Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitors Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle de l onduleur avant d avoir coup l interrupteur CA CC situ en dessous de l onduleur Cela supprime les tensions CC et CA de l onduleur Attendre que le LCD affiche une tension s curis e 50V Si l affichage LCD n est pas visible attendre cing minutes avant d ouvrir le couvercle Sinon il y a un risque de choc lectrique provenant de l nergie stock e dans le condensateur Inverter ON OFF switch 0 OFF 1 ON Before operating the inverter ensure that the inverter is grounded properly Avant d utiliser l onduleur monophas assurez vous que l onduleur est correctement mis la terre Opening the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by qualified service personnel familiar with this inverter L unit ne doit tre ouverte que par un technicien qualifi dans le cadre de l installation et de la maintenance The supplied AC DC Safety Switch meets all requirements for a code compliant installation of this ungrounded system The DC section disconnects both the positive and negative conductors Le sectionneur CA CC externe inclus repond aux
78. timizer is securely attached to the supporting structure or the module NOTE Record power optimizer serial numbers and locations as described in Providing Installation Information on page 35 Er SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers solar edge Step 2 Connecting a Module to a Power Optimizer m Connect the Plus output connector of the module to the Plus input connector of the power optimizer m Connect the Minus output connector of the module to the Minus input connector of the power optimizer 2NAU series power optimizer 3NA series power optimizer Input Connect to Module Input _ Connect to module Output _ dell Figure 6 Power optimizer connectors a de SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 solar edge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings You can construct parallel strings of unequal length that is the number of power optimizers in each string does not have to be the same The minimum and maximum string lengths are specified in the power optimizers datasheets Refer to the SolarEdge Site Designer for string length verification NOTE Y String length should not exceed 300m from DC to DC of the inverter Use at least 11 AWG 4 mm DC cables 1 Connect the Minus output connector of the string s first power optimizer
79. timizers 1 Determine the power optimizer mounting location and use the power optimizer mounting brackets to attach the power optimizer to the support structure see Figure 4 For optimizers supplied with module frame specific brackets attach the power optimizer to the module frame following the instructions included with the optimizers 2 Ifrequired mark the mounting holes locations and drill the holes CAUTION Do not drill through the power optimizer or through the mounting holes The drilling vibrations can damage the power optimizer and will void the warranty Ne pas percer a travers la optimiseur de puissance ou ses trous de fixation Les vibrations qui en r sulteraient peuvent endommager la optimiseur de puissance 3 Attach each power optimizer to the rack using the 5 16 or 1 4 stainless steel bolts nuts and washers For 3NA series power optimizers SolarEdge recommends mounting the power optimizer on a rail with the smooth side facing out so that the power optimizer s body will prevent its rotation 4 Use the following methods to ground the power optimizer The metallic enclosure of the power optimizer must be grounded in accordance with the requirements of the local and national codes L enceinte m tallique de l optimiseur de puissance doit tre mise la terre en accord avec les r gulations locales et nationales m For mounting on a grounded metal rail Use the provided 5 16 stainless steel grounding st
80. ty grid Turning it OFF reduces the power optimizer voltage to a low safety voltage and inhibits exportation of power When this switch is OFF the inverter control circuitry remains powered up m LCD light button Pressing this button lights up the LCD for 30 seconds In addition you can press this button to access configuration menu options as described on page 39 m Two communication glands for connection of inverter communication options Each gland has three openings Refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 49 for more information Opening Conduit Knockouts This step may be performed after mounting the inverter 1 Move the AC DC Safety Switch and the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF prevent safety hazard 1 Move the AC DC Safety Switch to the Lock position 2 Insert the lock through the knob opening and lock G Lock here i NOTE Y When the AC DC Safety Switch is OFF for example during maintenance it may be locked to NE SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter sola rt fe I 2 Loosen the screws on the front cover of the AC DC Safety Switch as shown below Loosen these screws Figure 11 Opening the AC DC Safety Switch cover 3 Remove the AC DC Safety Switch cover 4 Open the AC and DC conduit knockouts The switch has knockouts located at the bottom back and sides of the enclosure each with two sizes and 1 Open the
81. ule frame first consult the module manufacturer for guidance regarding the mounting location and the impact if any on module warranty Drilling holes in the module frame should be done according to the module manufaturer instructions Pour installation m me le module ou la monture du module consultez d abord le fabricant du module sur la position et son impact sur la garantie du module Le per age de trous dans le cadre du module devra se faire suivant les instructions du fabricant CAUTION Installing a SolarEdge system without ensuring compatibility of the module connectors with the optimizer connectors may be unsafe and could cause functionality problems such as ground faults resulting in inverter shut down In order to ensure mechanical compatibility of the SolarEdge optimizers and the modules to which they are connected m Use identical connectors from the same manufacturer and of the same type on both the power optimizers and on the modules or m Verify that the connectors are compatible in the following way The connector manufacturer should explicitly verify compatibility with the SolarEdge optimizer connector and A third party test report by one of the listed external labs TUV VDE Bureau Veritas UL CSA InterTek should be obtained verifying the compatibility of the connectors gt bbb gt gt Les connecteurs du module doivent tre m caniquement compatibles avec les optimiseurs de puissance Sinon le s
82. unction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l cran de l onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est indiqu sur l cran LCD attendez cing minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur soient d charg s 2 TurnOFFthe AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel W Disconnect and connect the necessary power optimizers 4 Perform pairing and other procedures described in Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation on page 31 on all inverters to which power optimizers were added or from which power optimizers were removed 5 In the monitoring portal replace the serial number of the removed power optimizer with serial number of the newly installed power optimizer SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Jo solar www solaredge us MAMN 01 00733 1 0
83. unting Bracket 9 Sin 12 Sin 7 6in 4 9in 2 Sin S 192 0mm a 125 0mm _ ni 316 8mm 7 I 0 8in 21 5mm _ I me TT i i Figure 34 Single phase inverter with brackets front side and rear views n 7 610 t 11 sin 194 Omm 300 Omm E j Figure 35 Single phase inverter with brackets top and bottom views SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 NE Appendix C Mechanical Specifications solar TRE UO BZ ulzo rT ugr 11 81in 300mm Figure 36 Single phase inverter mounting bracket SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 ME solar TRE Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket 12 6in ione 9 lin 231 5mm rs ce CG S om gd e o n m f ss r om fu oo ene N O m amp A n om LUN o en rn k PE to 31 2in 793mm 16 1in 409 8mm Figure 37 Three phase inverter with brackets front side and rear views 12 3in 7 6in 317mm 194mm cr ve 2 2in 182mm 7 VIEW A Figure 38 Three phase inverter with brackets top and bottom views SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Ne Appendix C Mechanical Specifications solar TRE us 2 ures0T ale 12 28in 0 02 312mm 0 5 Figu
84. up Mode After inverter installation the field technician may perform basic inverter configuration as described in Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons on page 37 m Operational Mode The LCD panel allows the user to check that the inverter is working properly Refer to nverter Status Screens on page 44 for a description of this option Use the LCD light button to toggle through the informative displays m Error messages In the event of a problem an error message may be displayed on the LCD panel Refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 58 and to Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons on page 37 for more information a SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r 5 fe E Chapter 6 User Interface Inverter Configuration Setup Mode You can configure the inverter using one of the following m The Internal LCD User Buttons page 37 When using this option the inverter cover is removed m The External LCD Light Button page 39 When using this option removing the inverter cover is not required This option of configuration includes a less detailed configuration menu Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons After inverter installation a field technician may perform basic inverter configuration 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF AC DC Safety Switch remains ON AN If the inverter is operating the following me
85. urn OFF the inverters in the site and verify AC grid voltage If the inverter is located far from the connection point to the grid use a larger gauge AC wire Consult the grid operator If permitted by local authorities use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to change the settings Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country Consult the grid operator If permitted by local authorities use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to change the settings Handle this in the same manner as error 32 Handle this in the same manner as error 32 oy Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting sola r Te fe IF Error Error LCD Message Troubleshooting 36 72 74 75 DC Injection DC feed detected on If the fault persists contact SolarEdge Line 1 2 3 the AC output support 40 N A Islanding AC grid voltage When AC voltage returns the inverter malfunctions The should restart after some time time inverter has shut off due depends on country grid connection codes to islanding If the problem persists then consult with the grid operator whether frequent AC disruptions have occurred at the site 43 N A Internal HW Error Internal hardware error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support 44 44 No Country The inverter is not Select the country as described on page Selected configured to any 40 country 46 Phase Unbalance Change the Phase Balance option in the Inverters LCD menu to Disable Refer to
86. ut fault current and duration 16 20 20 20 26 20 27 5 20 208V Max output fault current and duration 14 20 17 5 20 23 20 27 5 20 240V Max output fault current and duration 20 20 24 20 277V 24 208V 21 240V 18 5 277V Max continuous output current 14 5 208V 18 5 208V 12 5 240V 16 240V 25 240V 22 277V Utility monitoring islanding protection country configurable thresholds 1 For other regional settings please contact SolarEdge support o SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola r e fe E Appendix B Technical Specifications Maximum DC power Module STC 1 4050 5130 6750 8100 Transformer less Vas ungrounded Maximum input voltage Vac Nominal DC input 325 208V 350 240V 400 277V Vdc voltage 1 12 5 16 1 Maximum input short lag 30 circuit current es ER hae Adc Adc Maximum input source back feed current Reverse polarity y protection Ground fault isolation 600 KQ Sensitivity detection A efficiency GEG WEI hed 97 208V 97 5 208V 240V eae omeiengy 97 5 240V 98 277V ei Night time power consumption hi l Ma Additional Features Supported communication RS485 RS232 Ethernet ZigBee optional interfaces Standard Compliance Safety UL1741 CSA 22 2 Grid connection standards Utility interactive IEEE1547 Emissions FCC part15 class B RoHS Yes Installation Specifications AC output conduit size 3 4 minimum 2
87. vel The power optimizers regulate the string voltage at a constant level regardless of string length and environmental conditions The power optimizers include a safety voltage function that automatically reduces the output of each power optimizer to 1 Vdc in the following cases During fault conditions m The power optimizers are disconnected from the inverter m The inverter s ON OFF switch is turned OFF m The AC DC Safety Switch is turned OFF m Inverter s AC breaker is turned OFF Each power optimizer also transmits module performance data over the DC power line to the inverter Two types of power optimizers are available m Module Add on power optimizer connected to one or more modules m Module embedded power optimizer are embedded into a module SolarEdge Inverter with AC DC Safety Switch The SolarEdge inverter efficiently converts DC power from the modules into AC power that can be fed into the main AC service of the site and from there to the grid The inverter also receives the monitoring data from each power optimizer and transmits it to a central server the SolarEdge monitoring portal requires Internet connection The AC DC Safety Switch is a manually operated switch for disconnecting the AC and DC power of a SolarEdge system The AC DC Safety Switch is located below the inverter and is connected to the inverter with AC and DC wires SolarEdge Monitoring Portal The SolarEdge monitoring portal enables you to
88. witch at the bottom of the Y inverter is turned OFF and the AC DC Safety Switch is turned OFF When configuring the communication parameters make sure that the ON OFF switch is OFF and the AC DC Safety Switch is turned ON Communication Connectors Two communication glands are used for connection of the various inverter communication options Each gland has three openings The table below describes the functionality of each opening Unused openings should remain sealed 1 PG16 External antenna cable Ethernet connection CAT5 6 or ZigBee 2 PG13 5 All three RS485 Figure 23 Communication glands Two types of communication boards are available differing in the Ethernet connector one with an 8 pin terminal block connection and the other with a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector as shown below a H IS L si e ga Mini USB i di RS232 RS485 es Sx RSA VE a tes Mini USB aa Ethernet RJ45 L a 3 Ta _ Ht s Gi 5 i SE ii 2000 RS232 RS485 JT Ethernet 8 pin terminal block pr di Figure 24 Internal connectors rl SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar CE Communication Types m Ethernet page 50 used for a LAN connection m RS485 page 54 the most commonly used communication type used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a master slave configuration RS485 type can also be used as an interfa
89. ysical Layout Shows a schematic physical layout of the components in the system such as inverters clusters strings and modules as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables a bird s eye view of the actual location of a system component Using the portal you can m View the latest performance of specific components m Find underperforming components such as modules by comparing their performance to that of other components of the same type m Pinpoint the location of alerted components using the physical layout m See how components are connected to each other m Pair power optimizers remotely To display a logical layout insert the serial numbers number in the new site created in the application When the communication between the inverter and the monitoring server is established the logical layout will be displayed To display a physical layout you need to map the locations of the installed power optimizers To generate a physical mapping use either the iPhone Site Mapper application or a mapping template which should be filled out using the detachable stickers see Providing Installation Information on page 35 The logical and physical mapping can be used for debugging a problem using the SolarEdge monitoring portal If you do not report the physical and logical mapping of the installed power optimizers to SolarEdge the SolarEdge monitoring portal will show the logical layout indicating which power optimizer
90. yst me SolarEdge install peut tre dangereux ou causer des probl mes fonctionnels tels que les d fauts de terre qui peuvent provoquer un arr t de onduleur ER LS SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1 0 sola ra EH fe I Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Afin d assurer la compatibilit m canique entre les optimiseurs de puissance SolarEdge et les modules auxquels ils sont connect s il faut Utiliser des connecteurs identiques du m me fabricant et du m me type aussi bien pour les optimiseurs de puissance que pour les modules V rifiez que les connecteurs sont compatibles de la mani re suivante Le fabricant du connecteur doit explicitement v rifier la compatibilit avec le connecteur SolarEdge Un rapport de test de tierce partie doit tre effectu par l un des laboratoires externes indiqu s ci dessous TUV VDE Bureau Veritas UL CSA Intertek qui v rifiera la compatibilit des connecteurs IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Modules with SolarEdge power optimizers are safe They carry only a low safety voltage before the inverters ON OFF switch is turned ON As long as the power optimizers are not connected to the inverter or the inverter is turned OFF each power optimizer will output a safe voltage of 1V Package Contents Power optimizers Stainless steel grounding lock washers Installation Guidelines SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide MAN 01 00133 1

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