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1. NN 200mm I WARANTY If the inverter is incorrectly installed this will invalidate the warranty Please see our warranty terms and conditions on our website MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 12 of 31 Install Inverter on wall bracket CAUTION Manual Handling The Inverter weighs over 20 kg Care must be taken when lifting and placing the Inverter on wall bracket Lift and place the top of the Inverter over the wall bracket and lower it until the Inverter weight is borne by the mounting bracket Slide slightly from side to side to ensure that it has dropped into its fully seated position When correctly in place and seated on the wall bracket the bottom end of the Inverter should swing back over the locking tab IEY Lock the Inverter to the bracket Before undertaking any wiring or connections the Inverter must be locked to the mounting bracket using a small padlock through the eye in the lower bracket 1 Refer product specification sheet for exact weight MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 13 of 31 WIRING Warning DANGER Electric shock hazard Before commencing any wiring work ensure that AC and DC switches are locked in the OFF position DC wires are disconnected at the solar array Circuit breaker on the distribution board is in the OFF position CAUTION Using undersized wiring can result in a fire and safety risk to equipment and2. AC Under Frequency Loss of synchronisation A review of any such events can be done by analysing the event log recorded internally by the Inverter IEY You do not need to do anything when such status events are shown Flashes at slow rate Automatically restarts The Eclipse Inverter will automatically return to normal operation when conditions allow it to MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 19 of 31 NETWORKING The MilSystemSolar Eclipse inverters come standard with WiFi capability enabling them to be connected with a wide range of devices and home office networks This networking capability provides a more comprehensive user display including the ability to graphically display the Inverter performance as well as providing the means to recall and display historic performance details Connection to Local device Used for Installation Configuration and thereafter as required v DU LS a Smart Phone Tablet Required when continual monitoring and logging over Internet is required p Connection to home network and the internet Wireless router Network access point Tablet Television WiFi connection to a local device For connecting with a local device such as an iPhone android ipad tablet etc IEY To initiate direct one one connection to a local device first turn OFF both the AC isolator and the DC Solar isolators When the AC is s
3. 11 BOUIN E 12 Ke ai e Ee E 12 MOUNTING bracket template E 12 Install Inverter ON wall bracket cece ccc ce ees eece eee eeeeeceeceeeeeeseeceeceeeeeeseeseeseeeseeseeeeeneeeseees 13 MN DE 14 AETA NN EE 14 Mains COM CC OMA ME 14 Recommended AC circuit breaker atzes cece ccccceecceececeeeeeeecaeeeseeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeeseeeaes 14 Mains Connection to the lnverter ccc cccec cece sce eceeeceeee eee eeseeceeceeeseeseeeeeseeeseeseeeeeeeeseeseesseees 14 Saale E 15 FOO OAL le E 15 Maximum Input ratings 20 0 cece cc cece eeeeeeee eee seca eeseeeseeeee eee eeseeeeeeeaeeseeeseeeseeeeeseeeaeeeseeseeeseees 15 PN CONN ONS ae as gehen cas EEE sek caea E E E oseeceanes 15 e ln Ee ul Te EE 16 Pre commissioning COCKS E 16 Power ON and Grid connect 16 POW COE ER 16 Int SeN Ssmi E EEE EAE E E E a EE E A E EE ARES 17 RER hl T E E EN NE E A AN A E O T E E EN 17 BE LS Name ssciessrm resino inr rE aE AEEA A E ES A A ESSENSE RRES 17 inverter Eben 18 Normal Power Up and Grid connechon cece cccececeeeeeeceeeseeceeeeeeeceeeseeeeueeseeseeeueeseeeseeneees 18 LOW OF NO Solar power le EE 19 Ia nee EC 19 BEY OG MIN O oane ite ced ect arc eis EOE E E EE 20 WIFI CONNECTION tO a local device 200 eee ccc ccc cece sec eeceeceeeeeeeeeceeseee cesses eseceeeseeseeseeesesseeseeseeeseees 20 WiFi Connection to a home office network cece cece ecececceeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeesuecesecseeteeeueeeneeeeeeanes 22 Connecting to the Network ccccccccssccceeeseeeceee
4. by a slow blinking green LED AC ON No DC input 2 Switch ON the DC Isolators for the PV panels 3 Grid connecting When the Inverter determines that there is sufficient PV power input it will initiate the one minute grid connect count down delay The GREEN LED will flash at a 1 second rate for 60 counts 4 Grid connected Generating Once the one minute grid connect delay has expired the Inverter will synchronise with the grid activate it s internal connection relay Successful grid connection is indicated by a constant green LED Normal operating state Ur Exceptions Refer section Trouble shooting on page 24 for assistance in diagnosing any exception events Power OFF AC Switch OFF the mains Isolator The status LEDs will revert to SLOW flash indicating awaiting for AC Isolator to be turned ON GREEN OFF RED SLOW flash Ur Commissioning status display Refer section Inverter Operation on page 18 for the corresponding Status messages shown on the Inverter display as accessed by a web browser MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 16 of 31 Inverter Settings Date Time MIL Systems To ensure all data records that are automatically EE logged by the Inverter are referenced correctly the Inverter must have the correct Date and Time NORE Eee Ganon canes explicitly by the user will retain their existing value in the system The Date Time can
5. of most common browsers Refer the Addendum at the end of this manual for summary list of compatible browsers and devices MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 8 of 31 Interpreting the Status indicators LEDs in this Manual o O Not illuminated Not flashing SLOW Flashing once every few seconds Nee MEDIUM Flashing once every second nN N d D D D FAST Flashing multiple times per second Constantly illuminated Not flashing Communications Status indicator BLUE The lower blue Status indicator is reserved for WiFi communications information It continually reports the status of the communications independently of the other Status indicators SLOW WiFi connected to network BLUE Communications Networked WiFi status FAST Data currently being transferred Local WiFi mode MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 9 of 31 INSTALLING THE ECLIPSE INVERTER Safety instructions DANGER Danger to life and property Breach of Government legislation Voiding of Warranty All electrical installation and commissioning work undertaken on the inverter and the related connections to isolators photovoltaic panels and house wiring systems must only be carried out by suitably qualified and licensed personnel CAUTION High temperature Parts of the enclosure can become hot risk of burn injuries The upper surface of the enclosure and the enclos
6. property ELECTRICAL SAFETY STANDARDS QUALIFIED PERSONAL All wiring must be carried out in strict accordance with all local electrical and safety regulations and in full compliance with all applicable standards required by AS NZS3000 and by suitably qualified and licensed technicians Mains connection Recommended AC circuit breaker sizes 20A 20A 32A 32A The breaker must be rated for bidirectional power flow AC wire size must be coordinated with the AC breaker and Isolator employed Ur Wire size is critical as undersized wiring can lead to significant power losses and a reduction in system efficiency Mains connection to the Inverter The mains connection to the Eclipse series Inverters is by way of an external connector Mains cable connector 96 031 4154 3 Wieland RST25i3 gesis IP66 68 female 3 pole circular Description connector for permanent installation according to IEC 61535 Cable O D to suit cable gland in Jmm tim connector housing IEY For models requiring 32 A circuits 6 0 mm conductors must be used MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 14 of 31 Earthing The total Solar generation system especially regards the photovoltaic panels and mountings must be grounded in accordance with all local regulations and applicable standards The grounding connection provided on the Inverter mains connection plug is for grounding of the Inverter unit only Ground conductor M
7. such as a mobile goes out of range A mobile device returning to the WiFi connection range will be able to simply reconnect when set up to do so BLUE Communications ei Constant WiFi network Local 0012456 Local WiFi mode IEY Local WiFi connection mode will automatically time out after 5 min if the Inverter has been previously configured for a WiFi router access point The Inverter will CONTINUOUSLY attempt to reconnect with the configured WLAN network after exiting Local WiFi mode MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 21 of 31 WiFi connection to a home office network For connecting with a home office network via a wireless access point IEY First connect a device in Local WiFi mode refer page 20 for details to configure the Inverter for networking with a WiFi router access point Connecting to the Network On the STATUS page locate and select the Communications tab On the COMMUNICATIONS page select SCAN to initiate the search and detection of Networks within the vicinity of the Inverter aa Optus F 1 16 pm 192 165 1 20 P vu zue Optus gt 1 14 pm 192 168 1 20 My inverter Name 5 32 51 AM 2013 12 9 KE The name of your Communications home office network should appear in list Wireless Setup Access Point Signal Strength Generated Energy Wh Output Power W MILSYS 06 00 09 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 f Communic
8. the relevant AUS NZ standards The mounting location must at all times be clear and have safe access without the use of additional aids such as ladders or lifting platforms User Visibility Mount the Inverter at a height and in such a position that visibility can not be blocked to allow the operating status LEDs to be seen at all times Noise The inverter can make noises when in use which may be perceived as a nuisance in a living or sleeping area Do not mount the unit on plasterboard walls or similar to avoid audible vibrations Location regards The minimum horizontal clearance distances to walls and other objects to ensure other equipment sufficient air circulation is achieved for heat dissipation is 100 mm Special consideration must be given where multiple Inverters are installed in the same area As a minimum all clearance distances are additive DO NOT mount Inverters above each other or other heat generating equipment CAUTION Overheating NEVER store or place objects or boxes on top of the Inverter DO NOT install in a position where debris such as leaves can accumulate on it MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 10 of 31 Mounting Location minimum clearances When selecting where to install your Eclipse inverter you must allow for the minimum clearances from the Inverter having determined the appropriate load bearing mounting points 300mm CLEARANCE ABOVE UNIT 100mm 100mm 504mm SI
9. DE a SIDE dl UNIT WIDTH CLEARANCE 224mm 473mm UNIT HEIGHT 200mm Wifi access If the Eclipse inverters WiFi connection is to be used continually by the customer then consideration must be given to any metal structures near or around the inverter which can affect the WiFi signal MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 11 of 31 Mounting The Wall Mount must be attached to a flat surface such as timber or masonry or a dedicated pole assembly The Wall Mount contains eight pre drilled 8mm holes for attaching it to the wall Mark and drill at least four mounting holes using the bracket as a template and attach the Wall Mount securely to the wall Weight bearing The weight for the specific Eclipse inverter model can be found on the specification sheet The wall structure on which the inverter is to be mounted must adequately support this weight A minimum of FOUR M6 fasteners must be used with the mounting plate and securely installed into the supporting structure Always use correct fasteners for the structure being fixed to CAUTION Wall mounting strength DO NOT mount on plasterboard thin sheet cladding or sheetmetal unless you can absolutely ensure that all mounting points are fixed into suitably supporting structural members such as timber or metal studs CAUTION Dissimilar metals DO NOT mount directly onto galvanised steel Mounting bracket template 115mm 115mm 25mm 25mm pa Zar Z
10. Eclipse series Solar Inverter Installation and User Manual ee wm wm e a a kt TD DEE WEE ee KK WW i ARRA bE SR Ae Ze Ml Applicable Models This manual covers the following MilSystemSolar models Eclipse 3000 I Eclipse 3000 II Eclipse 3600 I Eclipse 3600 II Eclipse 4200 I Eclipse 5000 I Updates to this manual MilSystemSolar reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes to the content from time to time without obligation to give prior notification of any such changes Please check with your Installation Company or the MilSystemSolar website for the latest information MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 1 of 31 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing to install a MilSystemSolar Eclipse series solar power Inverter This manual provides information on how to install and operate your product as well as tips on how to maximise the performance you achieve from the unit Key features of the Eclipse inverter series include e Wide operating Solar range maximum operating period from first on to last off time e Network ready Built in WiFi as standard for web based PV system monitoring A reporting e High efficiency conversion of Solar input power e Maximum power point tracking for optimizing PV panel output Dual independent inputs on selected models e Built in Solar system safety and protection systems to isolate earth leakage and wiring faults e Int
11. an installation wiring fault The Eclipse Inverter will not attempt to start under such a fault condition Mis Wired RED amp GREEN Flashing at fast rate Il LI Example AC Mis wired AC Mis wired A PV 2 Mis wired Examples PV 1 Over Voltage PV 2 Over Current DO NOT OPERATE THE INVERTER An earth leakage fault can not be reset or cleared by the user Contact your Installation company or a qualified electrical service person to check the PV panels and wiring Safety switch The Eclipse Inverter has inbuilt earth leakage detection circuits to detect potentially serious earth faults and to shut down and isolate the Inverter operation Such faults may occur in e The photovoltaic panels or their wiring e The Inverter and it s wiring A possible earth leakage fault in these circuits is potentially serious As a safety feature the Eclipse Inverter will not attempt to start under such a fault condition RCD Fault RCD Earth fault RED amp GREEN mee eeng Flashing at fast rate 4 E DO NOT OPERATE THE INVERTER An earth leakage fault can not be reset or cleared by the user Contact your Installation company or a qualified electrical service person to check the PV panels and wiring MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 27 of 31 PV Panel Wiring or Isolation Fault The Eclipse Inverter has determined that there is a fault in the DC connections
12. ations SR Network Connection Details Select CONNECT beside your network name Us Do you know your Network Password If your network is password secured you will be asked to enter this password as part of the connection process Follow the instructions displayed on your device for completing the Network connection Accessing the Inverter via your Network Use any browser such as Internet Explorer Safari or Chrome on a PC or laptop connected to your network to access the home page of the Inverter Browser L Eclipselnverter S Q Coogle Eclipselnverter in the address bar The Eclipse Inverter home Status page should now be displayed in your Browser IEY If the address Eclipselnverter does not work then use http 192 123 4 4 8080 MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 22 of 31 Status when Network is connected BLUE Communications ei i Flashing T ge Networked WiFi mode WiFi network My Network Name Changes to your Network or WiFi router Network router address change If your network wireless access point router is reset or changes it s network identification details then the network connection may have to be set up again in the Inverter IEY Network setup is carried out in Local WiFi access mode Refer page 20 MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 23 of 31 TROUBLE SHOOTING Alerts Low or no Solar input NIGHT The Eclipse Inverter continually monitors
13. be verified and or set by accessing the User Setup tab under the Status menu Date 27 Mar 2014 Time 11 48 am v Set Date Time to NOW Inverter Name NOW Can be selected to fill the Date Time field as per the current values in your device Maximum length 40 characters PVOutput Logging Enabled Submit Any changes made to values on this page must be submitted before taking effect in the Inverter IEY Inverter settings such as Date Time can be set in advance prior to installation on site Settings will be retained for a minimum of 10 days without power Inverter Name e0000 Optus 1 50am The Eclipse Inverter can be given a unique name as MIL Systems determined by the User This personalised naming SC can be particularly useful where NOTE Fields that are not changed e The User or the Installation Company wishes to SEET regularly access data from the inverter over the existing value in the system internet using a local network connection Ss a ate Choosing your own name can make it easy to j 27 Mar 2014 identify Time e Automatic uploading of data to PVOutput is to be 11 48am enabled The PVOutput site uses the Inverter name for identification of your system Inverter Name Maximum length 40 characters PVOutput Logging Enabled MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 17 of 31 INVERTER OPERATION Normal Power up and Grid connection The Inverter is po
14. cseeeceueesaeeseeesueeseeesseesaueesaeesauesueesaeeseeesages 22 Accessing the Inverter via your Network c ccccecceeeeeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeaeeceeeseeseeeeeseeeaees 22 Status when Network iS conneched cece eeceeeeeeeeeaeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeseeeseeeeaees 23 Changes to your Network or W iFi router ccc ceccceeeeeeeeee eee eeeeaeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeeaeeeseeesaeeeaees 23 MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 3 of 31 PNAS E ec sess ce E ec de cs eyes ce cle cee ete eee wt pects pec EEE seed soe E E 24 Low or no Solar input Night annaannannannannnnnnnnnannnnnsnnnnnnerrnrnnnrnnrnnrenrrnnrnnrnrrrnrrnnrrnrnnrrnrrenrnerne 24 Egeter 24 No AC mains Solar Power available 25 No AC mains or Solar Panel power 25 Solar system monitoring c cece cece ccc cece eeecee cece eeese cess eeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeeseeeseeeeseeeseeeseeeeaees 26 PV ANI S A E A E E se A noe ees de eee wos ciao esse aac cee ose aeeoeed cate coeds cectceaevne een 27 PC III E E E 27 RENE en WE 27 PV Panel Wiring or Isolation Faute 28 EE AUN Co scarce asec ccc esas ence geese osen ese cnece nedeecaseseenoesetacnenecuaveaeececotece 29 Beete 29 Build UP from INSECHS cece cece eeceeeeceeceeeeeece cece eceseeaeeceeesueeeueeseeseesueeeeeseeeseeesueeeeseeeeeeseeseeeneees 29 PCI EE 30 Browser compa Ubil EE 30 MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 4 of 31 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Definitions Inverte
15. egrated lockable mounting arrangement e Low solar voltage range starting at 120V early ON time for maximum generation period e 5 year warranty included as standard upgradeable to 10 years e Front mounted heat sink Allows more airflow easy care and cleaning from wasp nests and other such environmental build up e Optional Ethernet via power line communications version available MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 2 of 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS Idee Hei e 1 WEE 2 PRO OG WES nl TE 5 Rtl 5 Ee 5 Inverter SDC CINCO MONS E 5 NN AU UUM E 6 Warranty Terms Oovenvlew eee eeaeeceeseeeseeseeseeceeeseeseeceeseeegeesueceesaeeaeeseeseesaes 6 Biet Hie 6 Overview Of Eclipse features ccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceneeeeseneceesaneeeesoaseaaseneceaseneseesaneseesones 7 Front VIEW and connections cesses eceeceesaeecgeceeseseeesseseeeseseeeseeseeeeseeseesaees T Status ae 6c re E 7 eelere 7 Web browser display E 8 Inverter display on Web browser A 8 Interpreting the Status indicators ED 9 Communications Status indicator BIUE cece ceccceeee sees seeeee esse esse eeseeeeeeeeseeesaeeseeeeaeeees 9 Installing the Eclipse Inverter cccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneceeseneceesensenesenseeesenseeesenees 10 UPS INS WUC IONS serip E E E et eaccenoeis 10 Selecting the Mounting Locaton 10 Mounting Location MINIMUM clearances cece ccceccc eee eeee eee eeeeeeaeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeaeesseeseeeneees 11 ATI A GS E
16. ific exclusions for liability under the terms and conditions of this Warranty include Damage arising in part or in full from mishandling during transport or installation Failure to correctly install or commission the inverter or related wiring Failure to correctly maintain the inverter Unauthorised attempts to modify or repair the inverter Siting of the inverter contrary to the installation guidelines such as in direct rain or inadequate ventilation Failure to comply with any local regulations Force majeure including but not limited to acts of god lightning strike PV input overvoltage fire and flood Cosmetic shortcomings which do not affect the inverter operation Any claims for consequential losses such as related to direct or indirect damage or compensation for any loss of profits All MilSystemSolar inverters are designed and certified for specific countries in order to meet that country s specific legal certification and safety requirements Unless the inverter has the correct country safety and electrical certification it must not be installed Any inverter installed in a country or region that is not specifically nominated on the inverter certification carries no warranty and such use of the inverter will be at the customer s sole risk and liability Full details of the Warranty terms and conditions and MilSystemSolar general terms and conditions of trade can be found at www MilSystemSolar solar Docu
17. in the fins that may occur from nesting insects such as mud wasps can be easily removed 1 Ensure that adequate personal protection is used to prevent any risks that may arise from the insects and or their bites or stings Turn off the AC and DC solar isolators Scrape out any build up from the cooling fins using a thin stiff tool such as a screw driver Give special attention and care to not damaging or scratching the three status indicators If in doubt do not clean in this channel Remove all tools Turn back ON the AC and DC solar isolators Chemical cleaners Do not use chemical cleaners or solvents on the Eclipse inverter or the related solar system wiring or any Isolator switches MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 29 of 31 ADDENDUM Browser compatibility Windows OS X Linux 32 0 1700 102 m or later For more details and for latest updates please refer www MSS solar Inverterbrowsers MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 30 of 31
18. inimum cross section Must be sized in accordance with the installed circuit breaker Photovoltaic input Maximum Input ratings PV connections Inverter input Inverter input POSITIVE NEGATIVE 1774674 1774687 D oti Cable Plug Cable receptacle i a PV CF S 2 5 6 PV CM S 2 5 6 S 5 Get Physical Se a gt CT Terminations of the PV system wiring to the connectors must be carried out in strict accordance with the connectors manufactures instructions and using the specified tool CAUTION Do not substitute alternate connectors Only the exact make and model of PV connector as specified MUST be used MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 15 of 31 COMMISSIONING Pre commissioning checks Check the following requirements before commissioning e The Inverter is correctly installed mounted and secured to mounting bracket at bottom e Correct installation of AC distribution at switchboard e The AC circuit breaker is connected and operating correctly e Correct wiring of AC Isolator and connection of the AC cable to the Inverter e Correct connection of protective earth e Complete connection of all DC cables PV strings e Correct polarity of all DC PV connections e Unnecessary DC inputs are capped with the mating DC connectors and sealing plugs Power ON and Grid connect 1 Switch ON the mains circuit breaker and the mains Isolator Successful power up initialisation is indicated
19. isplayed on a label located on the lower face of the inverter near the WiFi aerial connection MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 7 of 31 Web browser display If you have a portable device such as an iPhone or tablet you can use the standard web browser that is installed on your device to access and present the Eclipse Inverter display via a WiFi connection Equally the Eclipse Inverter can be connected with a home office network via WiFi enabling any computer or device connected to the network to access the Inverter display again utilising a standard web browser Wireless router Network access point Smart Phone Tablet E LL Television For details on how to set up the Inverter display on a web browser refer to the section titled Networking on page 20 Inverter display on Web browser Example Inverter web browser display on a WiFi connected device 2 MIL SystemSolar My Inverter Name 5 32 AM 9 12 2013 Today s Output Communications User Setup Personal Bests Last updated at 1 28 PM 1 4 2013 Giidi Bami 13 270 Wh Instantaneous Power and Generated Energy Max Power 5 100 W Max Power Capacity 90 Instantaneous Power 3 210 W Time Exporting 09 45 Inverter Grid Connected PV Panel Solar Available WiFi Network Local 0012456 Output Power W Generated Energy Wh Serial 123456789 Rev 123456789 The Inverter display will operate with the latest versions
20. ith the requirements of AS3000 and those particularly pertaining to AS 4777 1 2005 Grid connection of energy systems via inverters Installation requirements and be registered with your relevant state government electrical authority All MilSystemSolar inverters must be installed operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions detailed in this manual Warranty Terms overview All MilSystemSolar inverters carry a standard 5 year factory warranty An option to extend this period to 10 years is available for pricing and application please contact your Installation Company or visit www MilSystemSolar solar All inverters must be registered within 30 days of installation with the accompanying electrical installation certificate information Factory warranty does not apply to unregistered inverters Any warranty claims are determined against the installation address the installation procedure and compliance with our installation registration process and minimum guidelines The MilSystemSolar warranty covers repair or replacement of parts or full replacement of the inverter during the warranty period MilSystemSolar will at its sole discretion elect to carry out repairs at the installed site or remove the inverter for repair off site or exchange the installed inverter for the same or similar model In the case of a full exchange the remainder of the warranty entitlement will be transferred to the replacement device Spec
21. mentation Unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing MilSystemSolar makes no warranty as to the accuracy sufficiency or suitability of any technical or other information provided in this manual MilSystemSolar assumes no responsibility or liability for losses damages costs or expenses whatsoever whether special direct indirect consequential or incidental which might arise out of the use of this information MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 6 of 31 OVERVIEW OF ECLIPSE FEATURES Front view and connections ea oe oe AAT wi ialmici oe eo BH DU UI 0 BLUE Communications ij Status Indicators e all al as LaDy Serial Number UIA LOLA 00912345 Gef 2 e PV connection PV connection MPPT 1 MPPT 2 Mains connection to switchboard Status indicators The Eclipse inverter has a discrete set of three LED indicators for displaying information about the current state of operation These indicators have different colours associated with their function For further details refer to relevant sections on normal Eclipse operation and communications and alerts and alarms later in this manual Serial Number Your MilSystemSolar Eclipse Inverter has been given a unique serial number at time of manufacture This serial number is required for registering your equipment for electrical installation and for any warranty or service claims The serial number is d
22. onitoring The Eclipse Inverter continually monitors the total solar system installation including the PV panels themselves If the Inverter sees that PV panel conditions have gone outside of set limits then it will disconnect from the Grid and continue to monitor the conditions GREEN Status Jm Flash at SLOW rate 2 Inverter PY Pare PV status A RED Status Examples 8 PV 2 Over Current DC Input fault Flash at MEDIUM rate These may be brief transitory occurrences If you find they are occurring regularly then contact your solar system supplier and have them monitor and review your mains conditions IEY The Inverter will normally continue to monitor the conditions and automatically reconnect when it returns to normal This may not occur until the next day in some circumstances Fault does not clear If such a fault indication continues to persist including when the AC power is turned OFF ON then there may be an issue with your solar system installation or the Inverter itself Contact your installation company for a service technician to inspect MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 26 of 31 Alarms AC Wiring Fault The Eclipse Inverter has determined that there is a fault in the AC or DC connections to the Inverter Such faults will be reported when e The photovoltaic panels or DC connection to the Inverter are incorrectly wired e The AC mains or Earthing is incorrectly wired This ts
23. r For the purposes of this manual nverter specifically means a Grid connected Solar Inverter The Inverter is a device used to convert DC power from photo voltaic solar cells to AC power for injection into a power grid The Eclipse Inverter series is not suitable for application with other DC sources such as batteries Mains or Grid The public mains network of electricity lines to which all categories of consumers are connected and as operated by a supply or distribution company When Solar Inverters are installed on a domestic or commercial site they are connected to this mains grid for the purpose of supplying electrical energy back into the grid Symbols Special symbols used throughout this manual is NOTICE Attention notes and helpful hints on improving performance CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury and or damage or failure of the Inverter DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury or potential fire risk Inverter specifications Detailed technical information and specifications for the Eclipse inverter models are detailed in the datasheet ECLIPSE 3000 3600 4200 5000 Solar Inverter specification sheet MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 5 of 31 Warranty All MilSystemSolar inverters must only be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance w
24. r is being powered by the PV panels It has detected that there is no AC mains Inverter AC OFF RED Status PV Panel Solar Available Continues to flash at slow rate Us AC mains OFF Check AC Isolator switch adjacent to the Inverter and or the circuit breaker in the Switchboard No AC mains and no Solar Panel power The Inverter will operate and display status when either AC mains power is available OR there is power available from the PV panels If there is no LED display what so ever then there must be no power available from either the AC mains or DC Solar Panels GREEN status OFF and RED status OFF NOT constant NOT flashing MM Yt LI LI Note Status Display The browser Status Display can not be updated by the Inverter when there is no power It will not show current information IEY No Power supply Check Isolator switches and or circuit breaker MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 25 of 31 Initial power up No AC mains The Inverter is being powered by the PV panels It has detected that there is no AC mains while initialising Wir UI WE Ai TU Gust ene PV Panel Solar Available Continues to flash at FAST rate IEY AC mains OFF This alert will occur if the Inverter is powered up from PV only DC ON but finds that there is no AC mains Check AC Isolator switch adjacent to the Inverter and or the circuit breaker in the Switchboard Solar system m
25. the solar input from the PV panels This status is displayed whenever there is insufficient solar energy for the Inverter to operate IEJ This is the NORMAL status if there is no sun or very low solar input GREEN Status Continues to flash at slow rate Inverter AC ON low Solar IEY This status will also be displayed if the solar panel isolators are turned OFF Check the solar panel switches DC and ensure they are all turned ON Grid Disturbance The Eclipse Inverter continually monitors the mains supply while it is operating If the mains supply goes outside of set limits for over under voltage or frequency then it will temporarily disconnect and display this status RED Status Inverter Mains status Continues to flash at slow rate 1 a AT mp re wm wer gg Examples Mains Over Voltage Mains Under Voltage Mains Over Frequency Mains Under Frequency These are normal transitory occurrences of the supply mains that should only occur infrequently If you find they are occurring regularly then contact your solar system supplier and have them monitor and review your mains conditions IEY You do not need to do anything The Inverter will continue to monitor the mains conditions and automatically reconnect when it returns to normal This condition is not a fault of the Inverter MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 24 of 31 No AC mains Solar Power available The Inverte
26. to the Inverter Such faults will be reported when e The photovoltaic panels or DC connection to the Inverter are incorrectly wired e The photovoltaic panels or wiring system have excess leakage to earth This ts an installation wiring fault The Eclipse Inverter will not attempt to start under such a fault condition PV Panel Fault Inverter ane PV 2 Mis wired Examples i Array Isolation fault PV 1 Over Voltage GREEN slow flash PV 2 Over Voltage DO NOT OPERATE THE INVERTER A PV Panel earth leakage fault can not be reset or cleared by the user Contact your Installation company or a qualified electrical service person to check the PV panels and wiring MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 28 of 31 MAINTENANCE General routine The MilSystemSolar Eclipse inverter is designed to require very little maintenance It is recommended to routinely e Check that nothing has been placed on the top surface of the Inverter e Check that nothing has changed in the installation surrounds that could potentially impact ventilation to the Inverter e Check that there is not any build up in the cooling fins that could be compromising convection air flow This will cause the Inverter to run at elevated temperatures and impact its generation performance Build up from nesting Insects The Eclipse series of inverters has been designed with forward facing cooling fins so that any build up
27. ure body may become hot CAUTION Radiation Do not install the Inverter in a location where people may be closer than 20 cm distance for any length of time Selecting the Mounting Location When selecting where to install your Eclipse inverter you must consider and address all of the following points SG Air circulation Solar Inverters generate heat when operating They must only be installed in areas with adequate natural free flowing ventilation Vertical orientation The Inverter must be mounted in a vertical orientation to ensure proper cooling The end of the housing with the connection points must always point downwards Do not mount tilted at an angle to the vertical Do not mount horizontally Direct Sunlight Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight to avoid power reduction due to excessive heating Optimal operating performance is achieved when the ambient is below 40 C Shielded location The Inverter can be located on a building in an outdoor location but should be mounted in a position that is sheltered from direct weather such as rain and hail Wall mounting The mounting method and location must be suitable for the inverter s weight and requirements dimensions and it must be mounted on a solid surface Refer Mounting section on page 12 for mounting instructions Access Access to the Inverter and especially any associated isolating switches must me in accordance with the specific requirements of
28. wered up by switching ON the AC Isolator switch installed beside the Inverter or in the adjacent meter box When power is ON at the AC Isolator the Inverter initially caries out a range of self tests Inverter AC ON Initialising GREEN Status Flashes at slow rate When there is sufficient Solar power available for the Inverter to begin generation the Inverter will perform a 60 second count down sequence before connecting or reconnecting to the grid Inverter AC ON Low solar GREEN Status Flashes at 1 second rate for 60 seconds Inverter Connecting 58 secs MU H GREEN Status Constant Normal operation Inverter Solar Generating MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 18 of 31 Low or no solar power input Ur If there is little or no Solar input the Inverter will not connect to the grid GREEN Status He Continues to flash at slow rate Transient supply events low Solar There are conditions and transient events that can occur on the mains supply to your home office that will be reported on your Eclipse Inverter These events can occur from time to time on the mains supply and the Inverter is programmed to automatically deal with these conditions The status of the response will be shown only while it persists and will be cleared when the Inverter returns to normal operation Status display examples AC Over Voltage AC Under Voltage AC Over Frequency
29. witched ON the Inverter will initially go into a WiFi mode lt Settings Wi Fi where it looks for local devices to connect with Wi Fi On your phone tablet go into the WiFi Settings for the device and v MILSYS guest search for available networks CHOOSE A NETWORK The Eclipse Inverter will be identified by the name Local followed by the Local 0124656 serial number for the Inverter Eg Local 0124656 milsysqb Check that the serial number is the one for this Inverter and not that for Other another nearby unit and then select to join this network Ask to Join Networks Known networks will be joined automatically MilSystemSolar Eclipse series User manual V3 1 Page 20 of 31 eco Opts F 306 pm Erter the password for ergeet Cancel Enter Password Having selected to Join and Connect to this Local Password ee7 WiFi network you will be asked to enter a password 123 45 67890 ICE IS bh iI The password for Local WiFi connection mode is the last 5 digits of Serial Number the Inverter serial number WIES 00912345 Refer label on lower face of Inverter housing Having confirmed connection on the mobile device open a Browser Enter Browser IP address 192 168 1 25 The home Status page should then be displayed Local WiFi Continuous The Inverter will remain in Local WiFi mode if it has not been set up for a WLAN connection The Inverter will remain in Local WiFi mode even when a connected device
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