PV Edge (with energy meter) user manual
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1. o o o o c c Q o 2 Q 2 wi gt He N N ep lt o e e e o c Sg o D c c gt o A 0 L c o D 23 5 i o CT gt lt lt Any work carried out on AC Mains wiring is to be performed by Qualified And Licensed personnel only DIP SWITCH SETTINGS Switch 1 MPPT Battery mode In the ON position default the Maximum Power Point Tracking is enabled This is required when the DC input is Photovoltaic Solar Modules only In the OFF position the Maximum Power Point Tracking is disabled and the voltage tracking will operate at a fixed voltage of 54V PVE1200 or 108V PVE2500 This setting is required in a system where a 48V PVE1200 or 96V PVE2500 Battery Bank is required on the DC input Switch 2 50 60 Hz In the ON position the Inverter is set for GOHz operation In the OFF position default the Inverter is set for 50Hz operation Switch 3 If Switch 1 OFF ON 7 Gel SLA battery OFF Flooded battery Default Switch 4 Must be in OFF position default for normal operation The ON position is a factory AC test setting Switch 5 Must be in the OFF position default for normal operation The ON position is a factory DC test setting Switch 6 If Switch 1 ON ON 255VAC sustained operation OFF Sustained operation2. INVERTER OPERATION SPECIAL FEATURES DIP SWITCH SETTINGS SOLAR INPUT CONFIGURATION FAULT FINDING RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE WARRANTY CONDITIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY INSTALLATION e Grid Interactive Solar Systems have become increasingly popular in recent years These systems do not necessarily require batteries for storage and therefore can have a very simple configuration Mains Photovoltaic Cells PV Edge BEFORE INSTALLATION Ensure the Inverter has not been damaged in transit The unit must be placed in a well ventilated and protected area not exposed to the open environment and free from contaminates i e exhaust gases sea air dust etc The PV Edge is designed for indoor installation in a suitable location where ambient temperature will not exceed rated values If the PV Edge is to be installed outdoors please use the Latronics Outdoor Enclosure Part no OE The Inverter can be mounted horizontal on table or floor The Inverter can also be mounted on a wall taking note of the sticker being the correct orientation It is important that all wiring in the installation complies with the relevant standards such as 54777 and AS3000 Any work carried out is to be preformed by Qualified and Licensed personnel DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Latronic Sunpower Pty Ltd 105 Grigor St West
3. good Earth Stake is located as nearby the Inverter as is possible AM and HF Radios These types of radio equipment inherently suffer from all forms of RFI especially when the received signal level is weak In such cases reception can sometimes be improved by relocation of the radio itself alternatively the use of an appropriate external antenna and co axial cable be necessary External antennas should be located in a manner that ensures maximum signal strength whilst affording the greatest possible distance away from the Inverter and Batteries Televisions TV signals are transmitted as FM waveforms This type of signal fundamentally reduces the effects of RFI therefore the use of a good antenna and feeder cable is normally sufficient to ensure quality reception Locating the television as far as possible from the Inverter may also improve picture clarity AC WIRING Both models require an external circuit breaker for protection of inverter s AC input Usually mounted in main switchboard and or next to the inverter The active and neutral of the AC output are electrically isolated from the DC inputs and earth connections Latronics Inverters have the AC output active and neutral floating with respect to the DC and Earth This configuration provides the highest degree of safety and flexibility for installation wiring The earth E is connected internally to the Inverter case and is suitable for MEN wiring The unit is sup
4. to You timely manner Part 3 General Information Replacement of any part or labour involved in repairs will not have ihe effect of extending the original period of the Limited Warranty of the goods Any faulty part replaced under Limited Warranty becomes the property of the Company for purpose of examination and claim under proprietary warranty Under these product warranties Latronics is not responsible for and you hereby agree to bear any costs associated with removal transportation or reinstallation of your Latronics products or any peripheral components in the balance of any system used in conjunction with Latronics products Products returned to Latronics without prior authorisation will be returned to the sender at their expense All Warranty repairs are completed ex factory to ensure Fast service turn around time Specialised factory trained technicians All required components are available except in the case of obsolescence Thorough testing to all Latronics specifications Dedicated test equipment Upgrades updates to latest Latronics standards specifications where applicable Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the fail
5. Range Output Frequenc Peak Efficienc po HH Night Time Power Consumption Anti islandi Observe Polarity e D 2 E gp D Output power 25 Increments Ensure the DC Isolators are off when connecting the DC Leads Grid Monitoring Stability check Solar Input ON Grid Fault Overload POSITIVE NEGATIVE EARTHING LCD Meter Power Voltage Current Power Factor Wall Mount Enclosure Powder Coated Aluminum The PV Edge inverter is suitable for use with solar arrays that require positive Srm es TUM Aes or negative earthing Due to the inverter s galvanic isolation between AC and Status Indicators somm v Jamm e DC inputs no additional modifications are required Simply connect the 11kg 22 kg ositive or negative of the solar array to the system earth AC DC Pluggable Connectors P 9 y y 5 years 3 SBS50 CONNECTOR WIRING The inverter comes with an SBS50 connector panel mounted on the case To assemble the connecting partner take the SBS50 connector and follow the instructions below 1 Remove the lugs with a screwdriver from the plug by inserting into the end and pressing down on the thin metal retaining strip 2 First check no voltage is present on the cables then strip back 10mm of cable Recommended Cable 6sqmm or bigger Insert the stripped DC cable into the metal insert and crimp shut Crimp Shut 3 Push cable lugs into the main b
6. the PV Edge constantly monitors and tracks the optimum operating point to ensure maximum power from the solar modules is achieved Protection The AC grid voltage and frequency is closely monitored by the PVEdge along with anti islanding checks via active phase shifts Isolation between the DC input and AC output is achieved via the Toroidal Transformer The Inverter is fitted with a cooling fan which is temperature controlled and only operates when required Turbine Controller s 2 c c E 5 g 2 2 a 9 a E 3 5 i gt 2 5 fe a p 5 He Maintenance Cycle When in Battery mode MPPT disabled a maintenance cycle is performed every 30 days This is a short boost cycle for sealed batteries or an equalize charge for flooded cells In this mode the bottom LED will flash slowly until the cycle is completed e 23 o gt E 2 w en E a 15 2 E LL gt A 2 3 Phase or DC Voltage stable and safe supply of power to the grid connect inverter Designed specifically to integrate with the PV Edge line of Latronics inverters it allows battery less grid The Latronics Turbine Controller utilizes the latest in micro controller design to deliver a connection of wind and water turbines 12 INVERTER OPERATION When the Inverter is switched on all 4
7. turned off Not used MAIN PCB DIP Switch located on Main PCB ON OFF WARNING Due to dangerous voltages existing inside the unit make sure the external DC and AC solar isolators are turned off before opening the unit Only qualified Trades Persons are permitted to adjust these settings SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Energy Display The backlit energy display shows instantaneous power accumulative power AC voltage AC current AC power factor and AC frequency See page 14 for more details Night Time Disconnect After dark when the solar input is no longer available the Inverter will automatically disconnect from the AC grid This feature ensures that during the night the Inverter cannot consume any power whatsoever while remaining idle Upon sunrise the next morning when solar input becomes available again the PV edge will automatically reconnect to the AC grid and begin generating power Grid Mains Parallel Operation The PV edge automatically synchronizes to the AC grid therefore the output of multiple units can all be connected together and they will all be synchronized by the AC grid Note The Solar inputs of multiple unit Inverters are not to be parallelled unless used with a battery Please contact Latronics for more details Maximum Power Point Tracking The optimum power level from the solar input depends on the available solar modules Even in cloudy weather with fluctuations in the solar radiation level
8. 212 2 531313 3 Es 3 xem 2 ti M 5 5 5 5 5 55 al 5 1 lt 5 v lal 5 75 92VDC gt o 3 2 2 5 2 U lt 70VDC 140VDC Mode Automatic Turn ON Battery mode Starting Operation If other sources of DC input are required e g wind turbines micro hydro 108VDC turbines etc A battery bank or Latronics Turbine Controller see pg 9 will be required with the Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT disabled Short Circuit Diode Across DC Input Terminals see pg 13 54VDC 2 o 0 o D a 0 5 S 2 The DC input voltage is stated on the PV Edge compliance label and the technical specifications sheet within this manual Check that the input 1100W at 50 1250W Max 2100W at 50 2500W Max voltage is within the required limits and does not exceed the maximum 205 265 Vac limit see pg 18 50Hz tolerance 1Hz 94 95 le c o c g D D Recommended cable size for the DC Input is 6sqmm with an insulation rating of 0 6 1KV NIL Automatically Disconnects from AC Grid Input Output Isolation 3500V Toroidal Transformer A DC isolator 15 required to be installed next to the inverter to isolate the ing Temperature 109C to 509C inverter for maintenance ing Protection Over under voltage Over under frequency Active phase shift Output Power Output Voltage
9. For easy connection and disconnection to AC grid Fan If the temperature inside the Inverter reaches preset levels the variable speed fan will switch on initially in low speed and then into higher speed if the temperature continues to increase Obstruction of the air intake and output will reduce the power rating of the Inverter
10. INSTRUCTION MANUAL INVERTER WITH ENERGY METER Doc No A340 D05 V22 Q2 03 12 WELCOME Latronics products are all proudly designed engineered and manufactured in Australia As a specialist sine wave inverter company we produce Inverters for a diverse range of applications such as mining railways telecommunications marine remote power motor homes and other industrial or commercial installations In order to produce the most reliable products available Latronics Inverters have been designed to endure the most rugged terrain and the harshest conditions across the Australian continent All products are engineered using the latest high quality components and manufactured to stringent quality standards thus ensuring Latronics customers all enjoy many years of trouble free operation It is important to us at Latronics that our clients enjoy the maximum benefits from our Inverters in a safe and productive environment So we strongly advise that you read through the next few pages of this manual which explains all the modes of operation and relevant safety precautions for your new Power Inverter NZ Distributor 1 Heremai Street Henderson Auckland New Zealand 0612 PO Box 19 501 Auckland New Zealand 1746 Phone 64 9 835 0700 Free call 0800 654 668 Fax 64 9 837 3446 www innovative co nz TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION WIRING DC EARTHING Ac WIRING WIRING DIAGRAMS
11. LED S light up for 1 second while the microprocessor performs a start up and system check procedure 100 LED Overload This LED indicates overtemp overload In this mode the all other LED s will be OFF and this LED will flash 75 LED AC Grid This LED has 2 modes of operation This LED will be ON solid with all other LED s off when the solar input is present and the AC grid is disconnected and or awaiting reconnection This LED will FLASH for 90 seconds with all other LED s off when the inverter initially connects to the AC grid and performs a voltage and frequency stability check before feeding power into the AC grid 50 LED AC Fault When an AC fault is present this LED will FLASH and all other LED s off 25 LED This LED will flash with all other LED s off during a battery maintenance cycle see pg12 Indicator Lamps The 4 LED s on the front panel are dual purpose When in normal run mode they operate as a bar graph LED 4 76 100 top Led LED 3 51 75 LED 2 2690 5090 LED 1 196 2596 Bottom Led If the Inverter were supplying 6096 of Full power then Led s 1 2 amp 3 would be illuminated DC Solar Connector For easy connection and disconnection of DC Input Power from Solar Panels or Battery Bank Digital Energy Meter Using the yellow button you are able to scroll through the different values See page 14 for more details Plug amp Play AC Connector
12. Moffat Beach Industrial Park Calounara Queensland 4551 Australia Declare that the PV Edge grid connected Inverter Model No PVE1200 and PVE2500 conform to the requirements of following standards EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 3 C EN55014 AS1044 EN60335 1 AS3100 AS4777 And therefore conform to the regulations of the EC directives Directive 2004 108 CE EMC directive Directive 2006 95 CE low Voltage Directive Date that CE marking was first affixed 2007 Also conforms to the regulations of C tick mark for Australian emission standards Australian Safety Certificate approval number CS067 13V All products are manufactured with full traceability in accordance with the Quality System Requirements of AS NZS ISO 9002 Signed Vhs William Pettit Electronic Engineer 7 Feb 2009 SPECIFICATIONS DC WIRING Check solar array will not exceed inverter s maximum voltage rating 200 IRE NNI of 103V PVE1200 or 206V PVE2500 1600W 3100W The inverter is designed to operate with a 48V nominal solar panel array 5 PVE1200 or 96V nominal solar panel array PVE2500 206V 108VDC 200VDC N eo 2 N 2 103V A 48V nominal solar array at a temperature of 25 should have an open circuit voltage less than 92V 150 185VDC A 96V nominal solar array at a temperature of 25 C should have an open circuit voltage less than 185V ait EJ ke x EB 31313 3 OB
13. dard parts Incorrect design and or installation of balance of system Acts of god accident or similar cause Failure to follow Latronics installation operation or maintenance instructions Abuse misuse or negligent acts Power failure surges lightning fire flood pest damage accidental breakage actions of third parties and other events or accidents outside Latronics reasonable control and not arising rom normal operating conditions Suitably qualified personnel not carrying out all AC and DC permanent wiring in accordance with relevant wiring rules Products supplied by Latronics or Latronics agents are supplied under the express condition that no responsibility is implied or accepted by Latronics for any damage to any appliance equipment or property used in combination with the correct operation of a Latronics product All conditions and warranties expressed or implied by statute common law equity trade custom usage or otherwise howsoever are hereby expressly excluded to the maximum extent permitted by law Where so permitted the liability of Latronics for a breach of condition or warranty that cannot be excluded is limited at Latronics option to the replacement or repair of the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods or the cost of replacing or repairing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods Latronics does not undertake any commitment to guarantee continuity of supply in the case of obsolescence In addi
14. es should be of the same type and brand Therefore the maximum power point and voltage variation with temperature are consistent for all modules which will ensure maximum system output Energy Meter The PV Edge meter shows the following measurements on screen To scroll through the values Use the button below the screen kW Instantaneous power that is being generated kWh Resettable accumulative Power kWh meter V Output Voltage V A Output Current A F Output Frequency Hz PF Output Power Factor Note To reset the Resettable kWh meter Press on hold for 10sec Values of Inverters output Non resettable kWh meter Battery Back Up System Solar Panels Switchboard Example only e Lights e Hot Water Export Meter Import Meter LS Inverter AC Transfer Switch Regulator Optional Batteries Grid Mains e Circuit Breaker PVEI200 48V min 200Ahrs PVE2500 96V min 200Ahrs Standard Grid Connect System Switchboard Example only Solar Panels e Lights e Water Export Meter Import Meter e Circuit Breaker Grid Mains lt o e Q o D c E lt c i Q 2 o 2 gt pun 5 o o
15. lar Input by switching external DC Isolator ON All lights on the Inverter should come ON for 1 second at power up and then go OFF The 75 light should remain ON to indicate the Solar Input is available Solar Input voltage needs to be above the automatic turn ON voltage for the light to turn ON see pg 18 If the light does not illuminate check Solar Input for correct operation Next reconnect the AC grid by switching the external AC breaker ON After 20 seconds the 75 light should begin flashing to indicate Inverter reconnecting to the AC grid The light will flash for 60 seconds while the PV Edge checks that the mains voltage and frequency are stable Should the light not begin flashing check if the AC grid is present After the 75 light stops flashing the Inverter will begin feeding power into the AC Grid HELPFUL HINTS Make certain that you understand the operation of the Inverter Remember that it has automatic reconnection to the AC grid Make sure leads and terminals are not corroded loose or faulty in any Make sure all external DC and isolators are reset properly If unsure switch OFF and ON again 15 SOLAR INPUT CONFIGURATION To configure your panels with the PV Edge inverter please go to http www innovative co nz pdf PVE_PanelSizing_details pdf The DC input is suitable for connection to solar modules only when MPPT is enabled Do not exceed recommended Maximum DC Input Power All solar modul
16. ody until clipped taking with polarity which is marked on the connector housing amp NB This is a touch proof connector as per UL 1977 Section10 2 The DC connector can be disconnected under load WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR AUSTRALIA Latronic Sunpower Pty Ltd Latronics provides the original purchaser of a Latronics product You with the following Limited Warranties as set out in this warranty certificate in addition to your rights and remedies under consumer law The Limited warranty periods of this inverter is 5 years In all circumstances Latronics products are guaranteed from the date of purchase Part 1 Warranty Descriptions Latronics warrants to You that our products are guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship when in normal use and service What you must do 1 For a Limited Warranty to apply the Registration Card must be validly completed by You and returned prior to the expiration of 3 months from the date of purchase 2 You must provide proof of purchase 3 Latronics recommends You keep your receipt as proof of purchase should any difficulties arise conceming the return of your Registration Card Exclusions For the avoidance of doubt the Latronics product warranties provided herein do not cover damage malfunctions or service failures caused by amongst other things Unauthorized opening of the products repair alteration or substitution of nonstan
17. plied with both male and female 20 Wieland Gesis lockable AC connectors To install connectors read the following procedure Turn external AC Circuit Breaker switch into OFF position and make sure it cannot be switched back on Test the wiring with a voltmeter to make sure no voltage is present Peel back 30mm of cable jacket and cut Active and Neutral cables 5mm shorter than Earth 30mm Round 2 5sqmm Twin amp Earth Cable m Earth Strip 5mm off all three cables Take the Wieland Gesis connector disassemble into three main sections and insert stripped wire through as shown below Socket ics pony 7 Pressure Ring 6 Connect the Active Neutral and Earth cables as per diagram below Socket Neutral 9 Active 7 Push the socket back into the Body until it clips in 8 Screw the Pressure Ring back in to form a tight seal 9 Plug into PV Edge To disconnect the plug simply push the release clip in and unplug Note The release clip section can be completely taken out if a lockable connector is not desired Push to release 6 FAULT FINDING Should the Inverter appear to be malfunctioning we suggest the following to eliminate any external problems Turn the Inverter OFF by switching the External DC and AC isolators OFF Leave OFF for 60 seconds Reconnect the DC So
18. tion Latronics reserves the rights to change its standard product range or specification of any model subsequently without notice and no liability as a result of these occurrences will be accepted Part 2 Returning a Latronics product for service under warranty If service is required contact your local supplier installer or place of purchase for advice To Claim Under Warranty 1 You should contact the Customer Care Centre on 1300 550 204 Product Model number and Serial number need to be readily available to enable prompt processing 2 1 after investigation the Customer Care Centre determines the product is or may be defective in material or workmanship and within the warranty period they will issue instructions on how to proceed with return and shipping to Latronics 3 When packaging a Latronics product for retum appropriate measures must be taken by You to ensure the products are safely packed for transit Products damaged in transit due to inadequate packaging will be void of warranty 4 If the product manual has a Warranty Return Form included this form should be completed and accompany products being retumed 5 If as a result of further investigation by or on behalf of Latronics such a defect is confirmed then Latronics must at its sole election either repair or replace your Latronics product Latronics will also at their discretion determine the most appropriate means to return any Warranty repairs or replacements
19. ure does not amount to a major failure RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE Radio Frequency Interference is a phenomenon that exists in modern society and is a problem in many areas of electronics For Inverter users RFI normally presents itself in the form of static and or interference when listening to an AM radio and in unusual cases may interfere with TV reception Over the years Latronics has continued to invest significant time and effort in the reduction of related emissions from the entire product range so that they comply with the appropriate International and or Australian Standards Even with this compliance there are situations where may still be a cause for concern and can differ greatly from installation to installation Accordingly the following is a list of recommendations made to assist in the overall reduction of RFI 1 Separate DC and AC wiring Avoid running DC and AC cables in the same conduits and or cable trenches It is strongly recommended that DC and AC wiring be separated by the greatest distance possible In extreme cases the use of shielded conduit may be necessary Minimize length of DC cabling DC cables can act as an aerial therefore all such cables should be kept as short as is practicable For best performance minimize DC cable length to Inverter and Batteries and if possible avoid the use of auxiliary DC loads 240Vac Earth For household installations it is recommended that a
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