On-grid Solar System USER MANUAL
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1. ROOF MAX DC INPUT SOVOG 22 0 E pos 4 4kW INVERTER IPGS Enclosure DC IP65 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB 1 450VAC DP MCB L ge DI to solar ready meter gt AC L2 wR SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NEUTRAL Wmp 4140W Vmp 270VDC Imp 20 64A ER 2 string ENCLOSURE cre POLY_4 0kW POLY 5 0kW IP66 Enclosure IP86 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB s ROOF MAX DC INPUT eur 26 0 A id 5 1kW INVERTER IP65 Enclosure DC IP65 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB 1 450VAC DP MCB L E rs i to solar ready meter gt AC L2 A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NEUTRAL Wmp 5060W Vmp 330VDC Imp 20 64A ER 2 string ENCLOSURE O ue mi POLY _5 0kW Warranty Card NOTE This Card the Warranty Card of the Inverter and the Tax Invoice for the purchase of the system must be kept in a safe place out of sunlight When making a warranty claim these must presented where all sections are legible Contact Details Solarland Australia Pty Ltd Wetherill Park New South Wales Phone 1300 228 966 Email service 9 solarland com au2. ROOF MAX DC INPUT pun 18A es 1 5kW INVERTER IPSS Enclosure DC IP65 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB 450 DP MCB Jf L1 ae to solar ready meter 5 m AC L2 A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NEUTRAL Wmp 1485W Vmp 396DC Imp 3 87A 1 string ENCLOSURE gue r POLY 1 5kW POLY 1 5kW IP66 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB a ROOF MAX DC INPUT savas 18A al Pes 2 0kW INVERTER IP65 Endosue DC IP65 Encosure 500VDC DP MCB 450 DP MCB L1 T to solar ready meter 5 m AC L2 A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NEUTRAL Wmp 2300W Vmp 300DC Imp 7 87A 1 string ENCLOSURE EE sess mi POLY 23kW POLY 2 3kW POLY 3 0kW IP66 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB oe MAX DC INPUT 550VDC 17 54 3480W 185 3 3kW INVERTER IP65 Enclosure DC IP65 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB 450VAC DP MCB L1 1 a a us AC L2 wR NEUTRAL ENCLOSURE to solar ready meter 5 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Wmp 2990W Vmp 390DC Imp 7 87A 1 string 7 POLY 3 0kW POLY 4 0kW IP66 Enclosure IP86 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB
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4. Joleieleine Sounas olet Usar Manual S LARLAND AUSTRALIA Contents 1 Introduction eee eee Paget 2 How your Solarland Solar Power System Works Page1 3 System Performance eee eee ens Page2 Page2 5 Inverter Operations Samil Page4 6 Inverter Operations EverSolar UU r Page6 7 System Maintenance Timetable a Page8 8 Warranty Terms and Conditions Page8 9 System Drawings Page11 Back Cover 1 Introduction Thank you for placing confidence in Solarland and congratulations on the installation of your new solar power system Our Solar Kits have been designed to provide flexibility of use and ease of installation and are designed to meet standards and to perform in Australian conditions These operating instructions describes the operation of Solarland s various kits Invariably the only major difference between systems will be the amount of solar panels on your roof and the type of inverter used For your ease of reference we have included in this manual a simple overview of inverter operations for both the inverters we use in our kits For more information and troubleshooting please see the inverter operations manual that is supplied with your inverter You can also view your system diagram in Appendix A This documentation is intended for the operator of t
5. Kit Solarland Australia makes no warranties express or implied other than the warranties made herein and specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Any warranties implied by including those of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose which are not effectively excluded herein are limited in duration to the terms stated in this warranty Solarland Australia is not responsible for any special incidental consequential or punitive damages arising from the use or loss of the use of or failure of your product to perform as warranted Solarland Australia to the extent required by applicable law nothing in this warranty shall operate or shall be construed to operate so as to exclude or restrict the liability of Solarland Australia for the death or personal injury caused to the purchaser by reason of the negligence of Solarland Australia or its servants employees or agents Any claim or dispute arising under or in connection with this warranty must be brought in the courts of the State of New South Wales Australia 9 System Drawings MONO 1 5kW IP66 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB IP65 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB L IP65 Enclosure 450VAC DP MCB NEUTRAL ENCLOSURE to solar ready meter SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Wmp 1520W Vmp 288VDC Imp 5 16A 1 stri
6. that may mean you are using more energy than in the same period last year b Your solar power system generates less energy in winter and more in summer If it is currently winter the solar power system may not make a significant difference to your bill If you have not had your solar power system for the full quarter it may not have generated enough energy to make a significant difference to your bill m f none of the above explains the difference and you are still concerned call your system installer and ask for assistance to test the inverter and find out how much energy you have generated Then if required contact your electricity retailer and check that their billing system includes energy generated by your solar power system Once a year The installer of your Solarland power system or a qualified electrician should carry out an annual maintenance check 8 Warranty Terms and Conditions Inclusive within this warranty are all terms conditions and rights provided to the end consumer under Australian Law and as are described in the Trade Practices Act 1974 Cth and any other statutory rights to which the purchaser may be entitles subject to meeting the terms and conditions as set out below Solarland Australia warrants the Solar Kit against defects in manufacturing performance and any defects subject to the following conditions The Solar Kit is comprised of a photovoltaic solar panel array mounting brackets and racking dir
7. via Grid Disconnection Circuit Breaker Step 3 Disconnect the DC power isolation switch on the roof of your house Step 4 Disconnect all MC plugs between solar modules to create lower voltage for a safe work environment Even when the system has been disconnected the solar panels will still produce electricity during daylight hours Care must be taken Fire Alert your fire department on arrival that you have a solar system The system should be shut down the system as far as possible and all circuit breakers must remain off until the fire is extinguished Safe work on roofs If persons are working on your roof it you must make them aware that there is the possibility of a small non lethal electrical charge being present in the base frame and module frames m Cleaning the solar array Depending on the roof slope the solar panels clean themselves during rainy weather However a layer of dust can form if there is a prolonged dry spell This could reduce the amount of energy produced by the solar power system We do NOT recommend that you climb on the roof to clean the solar panels Please do not use a high pressure cleaner or chemical cleaning product on the surface of the solar panels use plain water at mains pressure or less DO NOT wash solar panels when they are hot Avoid washing them in the middle of the day and instead wash them early in the morning or late in the afternoon m Heat build up Exercise caution wh
8. 3526 9 7 4584 12 6 6347 17 4 7757 21 3 Adelaide 2277 6 2 3173 8 7 3526 9 7 4584 12 6 6347 17 4 7757 21 3 Perth 2385 6 5 3324 9 1 3694 10 1 4802 13 2 6649 18 2 8126 22 3 Darwin 2385 6 5 3324 9 1 3694 10 1 4802 13 2 6649 18 2 8126 22 3 Canberra 2331 6 4 3249 8 9 3610 9 9 4693 12 9 6498 17 8 7942 21 8 4 Safety The following safety instructions are important They help protect your personal safety and also are intended to assist you get the optimum performance of your solar system The safety instructions must NOT be ignored Appropriately Licensed Electricians The service and maintenance of your solar system must be carried out by a licensed electrical contractor in strict compliance with the Australian building and electrical safety rules If you are not a licensed electrical contractor or a qualified person do not attempt to do any modification and or maintenance work on the solar power system Doing so may put you in danger and may also void component warranties Safety Guidelines Your solar system produces electricity at levels that can be FATAL if safety measures are not followed Never ignore safety instructions a Never pour cold water on solar module surfaces when the sun is shining and they are hot Doing so can shatter the solar module glass This type of damage will not be covered by the solar module warranty This activity could also expose you to the danger of electroc
9. at no cost to the customer If determined to be caused by external sources rectification will be at the customer s expense as set out below Level 3 Performance Testing If the customer requires performance testing to be carried out in respect of the Solar Kit which requires materials to be tested by any external third party then any costs associated with the dismantling of the Solar Kit component transport and labour shall be paid for in full by the customer If during the warranty period testing determine that the component is not performing within specifications then the testing fees transport and labour shall be waived or reimbursed and testing provided at no cost to the customer If any performance outside the specifications is determined to be the result of external factors including but not limited to the exceptions below then any testing fees transportation and labour shall be immediately payable by the customer Fees Expenses incurred in respect of testing shall be determined as follows ex GST m Level 1 performance testing fee 300 Level 2 performance testing fee 500 Level 3 performance testing AT COST m Transport and labour costs AT COST Warranty Exclusions and Exceptions Notwithstanding any statutory obligations to the contrary m Under no circumstances shall Solarland Australia be liable for any replacement of materials Where the Warranty Card has not been fully completed and a legible Tax Invoice for pur
10. chase are not presented at the time of warranty claim Where there is any evidence of tampering with the installation by a third party that is not an approved technician of Solarland Australia Damage malfunctions or service failures are caused by misuse abuse or negligent acts Where any fault or defect is due to any solid matter on the panels m Due to any Act of God power failure surges lightening strike pest damage storm fire or other natural occurrence whatsoever or other events outside Solarland Australia s reasonable control Where the serial numbers on the Solar Kit components have been altered removed or rendered illegible Replacement components will carry the balance of warranty from the original date of purchase not a full new warranty This Warranty specifically excludes any and all consequential losses suffered whatsoever by the customer including but not limited to replacement of goods or materials due to any direct or indirect consequence of power surge water leak or other factor determined or otherwise associated with the installation and performance of the Solar Kit This Warranty excludes replacement of panels due to breakage of glass after installation of the panels which replacement would be covered by standard household insurances Performance warranty excludes any reduction in capacity or performance degradation due to incorrect installation or installation in non ideal locations or directions or subject to
11. ect current to alternating current inverter enclosures circuit breakers cabling and wiring Product Types amp Warranty Term Solarland Australia warrants that the Solar Kit components shall be fee of manufacturing defects and shall perform in accordance with their specifications Details are provided below on product types m SolarlandTM On Grid Panels Solarland Australia warrants that a solar panel provided as part of the Solar Kit shall provide a minimum of 90 of the nominated DC power output of the panel for a period of 10 years from the date of sale Further the panel shall provide a minimum of 80 of the nominated DC power output capacity of the panel for a period of twenty five years from the date of sale Panel workmanship is warranted for a period of ten years Inverters Solarland Australia provides a local service point for all the inverters that it supplies in Solarland s Solar Kits Inverters are provided with a manufactures warranty for 5 years The customer must complete the inverter warranty card supplied with the inverter must and send it to the address specified by the inverter manufacturer Talk to the dealer from who you purchased the system to find out about extending your inverter warranty to 10 years Balance of System All other components enclosures cabling breakers racking system are covered by Solarland Australia for a period of 5 years Performance Testing Performance of system components shall be deemed a
12. en touching the inverter housing The inverter can become hot during use Some part of the Inverter housing become hot during operation and sometimes the temperature can reach 60 C in normal operation Never cover the inverter s heat sinks or vents when it is in use Please observe the distances around the inverter as laid out in the operating instructions m Dust formation Do not allow excessive dust to build up around the inverter Never touch damaged cables report the damage to your installer immediately m Circuit breaker Recurrent tripping of the circuit breaker indicates a fault Please report this fault to your installer immediately m Inverter display Regularly check the inverter display and report any malfunctions or warning signals Operating instructions Please refer to the enclosed operating instructions for further safety information on your inverter and instructions for displaying your system performance data m Warning Notices All safety instructions and signs on the installation must be kept visible and in legible condition If the signs are removed please contact your place of purchase to obtain replacements Do not cover or paint over safety signs m Disconnecting Solar Panels Your electrician must never disconnect DC plugs on the solar modules while the inverter is feeding power into the grid Before disconnecting the DC plug you must always switch off the inverter and turn off all AC and DC is
13. he system Information provided in this document is primarily related to the operation of the unit display and safety instructions Be sure to read this manual and the inverter manual carefully before using If you encounter any problems during operation of this unit first check this manual before contacting your dealer You should retain this manual and the inverter manuals for trouble shooting in the future 2 How your Solarland Solar Power System Works Solar electricity generation works by converting energy from the sun in the form of light into electricity An overview of the system is provided in the diagrams on the following page Solar modules contain multiple numbers of solar cells encased in a durable casing Toughened glass is used to cover and protect the solar cells and an anti reflective coating is used to minimize light reflection from the surface A DC protection breaker is installed on your roof this breaker enables one to isolate the solar panels from the rest of the house by disconnecting them from the inverter The inverter converts DC electricity produced from the solar panels to AC electricity which is the type of electricity you use in your house and can be fed into the electricity grid In between your inverter and the meter box we include another AC and DC protection circuit enabling one to disconnect the DC current coming from your panels into the inverter or the AC current coming out of the inverter into the meter bo
14. lt that we have provided in a table after the following figure The Yellow indicator shows that the inverter is communicating with other devices if you have set up the inverter to a personal computer for example Function Key Green LED Indicator Normal Red LED Indicator Fault Yellow LED Indicator Communication The state of an inverter lets the user know whether the inverter is outputing electricity to the mains grid A summary of the operating states as will be shown on your LCD display are described in the table below The State display is the default display on your inverter LCD Display Operating State Description Nothing displayed Power off If the DC input voltage is less than 70V the inverter will switch off and the display will not work Waiting Initialisation and waiting Input voltage is in between 70V and 150V where the inverter is on but in standby mode Reconnect Reconnecting Voltage has risen above 150V and the inverter is reconnecting Checking Checking Input voltage is greater than 150V and the inverter is checking with the mains grid to connect Normal Operating The inverter is connected to the mains grid and is generating electricity The Eversolar inverter s function key will switch between the various displays If you press the key once it will move to the next item in the menu as shown in the diagram below The menu is continuous and you have to scroll through by pressi
15. nd tested as set out in the testing procedures below During the Warranty Period testing of the performance of a system shall be conducted at all times in accordance with the following procedure Level 1 performance testing If a system is producing zero electricity the customer will first contact the place of purchase or the installer to action testing The Seller or Installer will then co ordinate a visit to the site to determine the cause of the fault If the fault is reasonably determined to be due to manufacturing faulty material or installation the fault will be rectified at no cost to the customer If determined to be caused by external sources rectification will be at the customers expense as set out below Level 2 performance testing If the customer believes the system to be underperforming the customer will contact the Seller or Installer get information on recording and completing a Performance Log for the system The Seller or Installer will assess Performance Log Form based on installation parameters and reasonably expected performance under specific conditions applicable to the installation location If Solarland Australia determines the Solar Kit to be performing at lower than expected capacity then a visit will be made by a technician to the installation address to determine the cause of the fault If the fault is reasonably determined to be due to manufacturing faulty material or installation the fault will be rectified
16. ng 7 MONO 1 5kW IP66 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB ENCLOSURE MAX DG INPUT 48VDC 18A 1800W 165 1 5kW INVERTER IP65 Enclosure DC IP65 Enclosure 450VAC DP MCB L1 a to solar ready meter AC ZA SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 4 Wmp 1520W Vmp 288VDC Imp 5 16A 1 string i MONO 1 5kWv4 MONO 1 5kW with earthing IP66 Enclosure 500VDC DP MCB ae ROOF MAX DC INPUT aie 18A zu Pes 2 0kW INVERTER IP65 Endosue DC IP65Endosue 500VDC DP MCB 450VAC DP MCB Jf L1 p to solar ready meter 5 d AC L2 A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NEUTRAL Wmp 2280W Vmp 432VDC Imp 5 16A 1 string ENCLOSURE gmane END ee 0 7 MONO 233kW MONO 2 3kW MONO 3 0kW IP66 Enclosure IP66 Enclosure ROOF MAX DC INPUT Svo 47 5A BE pes 3 3kW INVERTER IP65 Enclosure DC IP65 Endosure 500VDC DP MCB 450VAC DP MCB T L1 T to solar ready meter S d AC L2 wR SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS NEUTRAL Wmp
17. ng the button multiple times to get to the menu item you wish to view If you don t press the key for about 10 seconds the inverter will revert back to showing the state information E TODAY Energy generated on the current day E TOTAL Energy Generated since starting restarting the inverter VPV Present voltage of the solar system IPV Present current of the solar system IAC Present current of the mains grid FREQ Present frequency of the mains grid MODEL Model of the inverter VER Software Version SET LANGUAGE Lanugage Setting VAC Mains grid voltage 7 System Maintenance Timetable Once a fortnight m Check inverter and meter displays to ensure operating status is normal and that the energy production is not lower than expected Once every three months m Check the array for shading during the middle of the day ideally between 10am and 4pm Surrounding trees may have grown since the solar system was installed and may need to be trimmed m Check your electricity bill to ensure you are being credited for energy generated by your solar power system The easiest way to do this is to compare your current bill with the bill for the same period last year The bill should show fewer kilowatt hours being consumed If not you may have a Bought any new appliances or made changes to your lifestyle
18. olation switches as explained in the steps above 5 Inverter Operations Samil The systems that utilized Samil inverters are those Solar Systems of greater than 2 3kW These systems utilize a Samil 3kW 4kW or 5kW depending on your system size We have provided the basics below for operating the inverter below further information can be found in the inverter manual Normal green Fault red Function key The state of an inverter lets the user know whether the inverter is outputing electricity to the mains grid A summary of the operating states as will be shown on your LCD display are described in the table below The State display is the default display on your inverter LCD Display Operating State Description Nothing displayed Power off Waiting Initialisation and waiting Checking Checking Normal State Operating If the DC input voltage is less than 70V the inverter will switch off and the display will not work Input voltage is in between 70V and 150V where the inverter is on but in standby mode Input voltage is greater than 150V and the inverter is checking with the mains grid to connect The inverter is connected to the mains grid and is generating electricity The Samil inverter s function key will switch between the various displays If you press the key once it will move to the next item in the menu as shown in the diagram below The menu is continuous and you ha
19. shading Any Solar Kit installed under conditions different to the nominal output testing conditions shall have a de rate factor applied in accordance with the installation conditions Installation warranties shall be specifically excluded if the installation is undertaken by an installer other than as recommended by Solarland Australia If the customer can not contact the Seller or Installer the customer can contact Solarland Australia via email service solarland com au with a scanned copy ofthe installation documentation and receipt that shows the place and data of purchase and the name and contact details of the installer The Customer should include in the subject of the email the installation address Subject Warranty Claim insert installation address gt Validity Requirements For this Solarland Australia Warranty to be valid the customer must m Have the Solar Kit installed in accordance with Australian Standard AS4777 by a licensed electrician who is approved and accredited by the Clean Energy Council m Use Solar Kit Components supplied by Solarland Australia only m Provide a Tax Invoice for the system purchase and a singed system warranty card including date of installation and signed by the installer when making any claim whatsoever Limitation of Liability The Warranty terms and conditions here to attached shall in no circumstances create a liability in excess of the amount paid by the customer for the Solar
20. ution Never walk on the surface of the solar modules Doing so will damage the solar module and will not be covered by warranty b Avoid working in the vicinity of the installed solar module area when raining or when the area is still wet The installed solar power system generates electricity when exposed to the sun The generated voltage is dangerous and can be fatal The whole surface must be covered by black sheets prior to working on the system in order to ensure that no electricity is being generated c Observe all safety signs installed as part of your system d Please note that DC voltages will be present on the solar module side of the inverter even if the isolating circuit breakers are completely switched off Opening Repair and Modification system components Do not open any of the components of your solar power system unless you are a qualified licensed electrical contractor Any work on the electrical components such as repairs or modifications must be carried out by a licensed electrical contractor m Shutting down The solar power system must be shut down before commencing any electrical work on the building The licensed electrician must follow the following proceedure to shut down the system please refer to the system drawings in Appendix A Step 1 Disconnect the utility grid system from the inverter via the AC Grid Disconnection Circuit Breaker Step 2 Disconnect the DC power to the inverter at the DC side of the inverter
21. ve to scroll through by pressing the button multiple times to get to the menu item you wish to view If you don t press the key for about 10 seconds the inverter will revert back to showing the state information ETOTAL Energy Generated since starting restarting the inverter ETODAY Energy generated on the current day VPV Present voltage of the solar system IPV Present current of the solar system VAC Present voltage of the mains grid FREQ Present frequency of the mains grid MODEL Model of the inverter VER Software Version SET LANGUAGE Lanugage Setting RESET ETODAY Resets the count for energy produced today 6 Inverter Operations EverSolar The systems that utilized Eversolar inverters are those Solar Systems of less than or equal to 2 3kW These systems utilize an EverSolar 1 7 or 2 3kW inverter depending on your system size We have provided the basics below for operating the inverter below further information can be found in the inverter manual The EverSolar inverters are equipped with three LED indicators Green Yellow and Red which provide information about various operating states When the green light is on the inverter is operating normally When the Red light on it indicates a fault in the system or with the inverter and the LCD display will provide some information on the fau
22. x 3 System Performance Your solar system will generate different amounts of electricity depending on your location the amount of sunlight the array angle and direction and whether there is any shading on your panels at any point during the day Weather on a day to day and season to season basis will dramatically effect the output of your systems On average you can expect the following electricity production measured in kWh SOLARLAND MONO CRYSTILLINE KITS Estimated average power production from the 1 5kW Kit 1 9kW Kit 2 3kW Kit 3 0kW Kit 3 99kW Kit 4 9kW Kit 5 1kW Kit KWh per KWh per KWh per KWh per KWh per KWh per KWh per Location Sydney 2164 5 9 2705 20 0 Melbourne 1997 5 5 2497 Brisbane 23830 6 4 2913 Adelaide 2330 6 4 2913 Perth 2441 6 7 3051 Darwin 2441 6 7 3051 Canberra 2386 6 5 2982 SOLARLAND POLY CRYSTILLINE KITS Estimated average power production from the 1 5kW Kit 2 0kW Kit 2 3kW Kit 3 0kW Kit 4 1kW Kit 4 1kW Kit kWh per kWh per kWh per kWh per kWh per kWh per Location year day year day year day year day year day year day Sydney 2114 5 8 2947 8 1 3274 9 0 4256 11 7 5893 16 1 7203 19 7 Melbourne 1951 5 3 2720 7 5 3022 8 3 3929 10 8 5440 14 9 6649 18 2 Brisbane 2277 6 2 3173 8 7
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