INSTALLATION MANUAL
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1. It is important that all frames of all solar modules are at the earth potential if necessary you have to interconnect the mounting structures with additional cables Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 7 OMRON Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 6 2 Solar array and inverter MPPT connections When installing the PIDbox mini between the PV array and inverter always switch off the DC switch When doing any kind of work on the PIDbox mini always disconnect the DC power plug from the device before unplugging any PV cables Always connect the PV arrays to the PIDbox mini On the Ilumen PIDbox mini the A pv in plug should be connected to the positive side of the strings of the 15 MPPT and the A pv in plug should be connected to the negative side of the strings of the 15 MPPT The strings of a 2 MPPT should be connected in the same manner to the B pv in plugs Next connect the inverter Connect the A inv out plug of the Ilumen PIDbox mini to the positive input of the inverters 15 MPPT Then connect the A inv out plug to the negative input of the 15 MPPT of the inverter If B pvin is used connect the B inv out plugs in the same manner to the inputs of the inverters 2nd MPPT All unused inputs and outputs have to be terminated with a corresponding sealing plug di mwn memet cower p r bafom unaisagiap DO cesisa d2. GREEN BLINRING all startup conditions are met and PIDbox mini will start in less than 30 minutes e RED PIDbox mini active at night time e PURPLE OUTDOOR only purple led can burn at night time May switch to RED It is normal for the LED to be out at the beginning and at the end of the night After start up you may turn the DC switch back on followed by the AC side of the PV plant Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 13 OMRON Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 8 Installation summary Take the necessary safety precautions AC side of the PV plant off and DC switch off Mount the Ilumen PIDbox mini on a flat surface or if not available mount it correctly to a wall using the wall bracket Connect the Ilumen PIDbox mini earth pin to the frames of the PV modules and check the interconnections between the PV casings 1 2 3 4 Disconnect the PV array cables from the inverter Each side A and B has a maximum current input of 20Amps So multiple strings can be combined to form a bigger input per side To do this a DC combiner cable can be utilized But always mind the maximum input current of 20Amps for each side A and B 14 Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 OMRON Installation summary 5 Connect the PV array cables to the llumen PIDbox mini inputs see 6 2 for details y aa GSE GC AT yL ig EFE LL AU ppi DC cache 8 WW A n F in PV in
3. MFFT s 6 strings string fuses 10A PIDbox mini 1 6 3 4 Inverter with 1 mppt without string fuses Inverter 1 MPPT 4 strings no string fuses 1 E 3 a Pibbox MIMI ru Pm ric lusus nc frames ru tuse String 1 Geri ang Strang 4 Splittera Always check the permissible current of each input of the inverter Please consult the manufacturer of the inverter Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 10 Electrical connections OMRON 6 3 5 Inverter with 2 mppts without string fuses Inverter 2 MPPT s 4 strings PV no string fuses eng 1 Always check the permissible current of each input of the inverter Please consult the manufacturer of the inverter 6 3 6 Inverter with 3 mppts without string fuses Inverter a MPPTs 6 strings no string fuses fe ha no liisi Always check the permissible current of each input of the inverter Please consult the manufacturer of the inverter Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 11 OMRON Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 6 4 Power supply It is important that you only use the included DC power supply First connect its DC side to the Ilumen PIDbox mini power input Next connect the AC side of the DC power supply to the unplugged power cord You may connect the DC side to the llumen PIDbox mini during installation Dont connect the AC side until commissioning Indoor Outdoor Make sure that locking scre
4. rmm deccenest comer mup batne oneris DC ostie H m a NL a a jn INV out INV out PV in E PV in If you work with inverters with multiple MPPT s you cannot mix the PV arrays from multiple MPPT s The maximum current that can pass through the Ilumen PIDbox mini is 20A per channel MPPT Make sure this is never exceeded Make sure the PV arrays are connected to the A pv in and B pv in side of the llumen PIDbox mini NEVER to the A inv out or B inv out side 8 Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 OMRON Electrical connections 6 3 Using splitter cables Each of the 2 channels of the PIDbox mini has a current limitation of 20A There is only 1 input for each 20A channel To create multiple inputs on 1 channel you can use a splitter Here we sum up the most used ways of installing a splitter We can make a difference between inverters that have internal string fuses and those who do not have any fuses 6 3 1 Inverter with 1 mppt and string fuses Inverter 1 MPPT 4 strings PV String fuses 1DA A E ica T TT Inverter with 2 mppt s and string fuses Inverter 2 MPPT s 4 strings PV String fuses 10A Zo 8 4 string String d String 3 String 4 Al i ni PIDbox mini 1 2 w Golittara Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 9 OMRON Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 6 3 3 Inverter with 3 mppts and string fuses Inverter 3
5. 6 Connect the Ilumen PIDbox mini to the inverter see 6 2 for details A Pee Boones corr pug iau n woe ple DE cecs di CR i a M e IMS Quit INN out 7 Connect the DC power supply to the Ilumen PIDbox mini 8 Plug the DC power supply into an outlet LED of the Ilumen PIDbox mini lights up if the PVs are producing electricity e A ar EL L 9 Turn the DC switch back on followed by the AC side of the PV plant Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 15 OMRON Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 9 Decommissioning the Ilumen PID Solution 9 1 Disassembling the PIDbox mini Switch off the Ilumen PIDbox mini Disconnect the llumen PIDbox mini from the AC grid Wait for minimum 20 minutes Make sure the AC cannot be plugged in again Disconnect the DC switch and wait until the inverter is discharged Disconnect all DC connectors going to the PV arrays and then disconnect the lines going to the inverter When all electrical connections are disconnected you can dismount the llumen PID box mini When doing any kind of work on the PIDbox mini always disconnect the DC power plug from the device before unplugging any PV cables 9 2 Packing the PIDbox mini To pack the PIDbox mini use the original packaging or packaging suitable for the weight and dimensions of the PIDbox mini see Section 12 Technical Data 9 3 Disposing of the PIDbox mini Dispose of
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7. al Ilumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 1 Information on this manual This manual contains instructions on how to install the Ilumen PIDbox mini 1 1 Validity This manual applies to the llumen PIDbox mini 1 2 Target group This manual is intended for skilled persons Only qualified persons with the appropriate skills are allowed to perform the tasks set forth in this manual 1 3 Additional information Links to additional information can be found at industrial omron eu and green omron eu e lumen PIDbox mini datasheet e Whatis PID 1 4 Symbols Symbol Explanation Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in property damage Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A Information that is important for a specific topic or objective but is not safety relevant This concept was introduced in middle of the 1970 s and is very well proven and is used in most of the variable speed drives at this moment Still due to increased use of these kinds of drives nowadays also the limitations of such a system come more in site Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 3 OMRON Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 2 Safety 2 1 Appropriate usage The Ilumen PIDbox mini applies a voltage to PV modules in reference to earth The device may only be switched on when the installation is done as described in this manual Before installing the I
8. lumen PIDbox mini ensure that the permitted operating range of each component is maintained at all times Before using the llumen PIDbox mini you have to obtain the appropriate approval from the manufacturer of the PV modules Any applications other than those described here shall be considered contrary to the appropriate usage Alternative use or modification of the Ilumen PIDbox mini will void warranty claims and operation permit 2 2 Qualifications of skilled persons The work described in this document must be performed by skilled personnel only Skilled personnel must have the following qualifications e Knowledge of how an inverter works and how it is operated e Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks involved in installing and operating electrical devices and plants e Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and plants e Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives e Knowledge and observance of this document and all safety precautions 2 3 Safety precautions 2 3 1 Electric shock When the Ilumen PIDbox mini is in operation voltage will be present Prior to maintenance work on the PV plant switch off the Ilumen PIDbox mini When you want to change the arrangement of the Ilumen PIDbox mini you must switch off the Ilumen PIDbox mini 20 minutes prior to making any changes 2 3 2 Electrostatic discharge Never operate the Ilumen PIDbox mini when not properly installed or when the componen
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10. outdoor use MCA compatible MC4 compatible Configuration One Ilumen PID BOX MINI per 2 MPPTs Maximum one MPPT per input A B PV connectors None of the connected solar module poles may become grounded on the PV side grounding on the inverter side is possible 18 VDC power supply included Warranty Standard 2 years Certificates CE Declaration EMC EN 61000 6 3 2007 EN 61000 6 2 2005 LVD EN50178 1997 Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 19 OMRON Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 20 Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 OMRON Authorized Distributor Cat No S01E EN 01 Note Specifications subject to change without notice Printed in Europe
11. ox mini is needed when no flat surface is available Always install the box so that the power plug is pointing down 5 2 Mounting the Ilumen PIDbox mini using the wall brackets 1 Markthe positions of the drill holes on the mounting surface 178 cumen E 2 Drill the holes 3 Insert the wall plugs if necessary 4 Screw the Ilumen PID Mini to the mounting surface and make sure adequate washers are installed Make sure the DC power plug is pointing to the ground 6 Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 OMRON Electrical connections utet l a fg ymu Los x 5 xxm ia i E P a LT a E d py T 5 Checkif mounted securely 6 Electrical connections When installing the Ilumen PIDbox mini the AC side of the PV plant must be switched off Also the DC switch must be switched off After the installation is done you can switch the DC switch back on followed by the AC side of the PV plant A standard AC outlet must be available on installation This outlet should be on at all times The ideal solution is to have a single outlet with a single circuit breaker of 16A 6 1 Earth connection To achieve the best result the frames of the solar modules must be connected to the earth connector of the Ilumen PIDbox mini For optimal result you must lay a cable 2 5 4mm to the mounting structure of the solar modules make sure mounting structures and frames of the solar modules are electrically conducting
12. the PIDbox mini at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste currently applicable at the installation site 16 Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 OMRON Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting 10 1 Faults No leds visible Product does not work Make sure the DC power supply is plugged into a AC outlet Also make sure the outlet is under tension No leds visible Product does work and makes This can happens at dusk and dawn LED should light up after a while If not some clicking noises please contact Omron technical service Led gives other color than Product does not work Please contact Omron technical service BLUE GREEN WHITE CYAN PURPLE or RED No RED or PURPLE led dur Curing of the panels is not This can have 2 reasons ing nighttime while during the working e PID is not present on PV modules however the first night of regeneration day blue or cyan leds are the led must be on burning Earth connection between PIDbox mini and the frame of the modules is interrupted Red led blinking during the Product does not work If you connected the PIDbox when it was already dark outside the PIDbox night will not become active during that 1st night Normally the PIDbox mini should work the nights after that when the solar plant has been active during the day 10 2 No good PID regeneration If the modules are not regenerating or not regenerating fast eno
13. ts are not closed properly Always make sure the grounding of the Ilumen PIDbox mini is done correctly 4 Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 OMRON Scope of delivery 3 Scope of delivery 1 x Ilumen PIDbox mini I x DC power supply 1 x Power cord AC plug 4 x Rubber feet 2 x Mounting bracket 1 x Installation manual 4 Product description The Ilumen PIDbox mini is placed between the inverter and the solar array strings The power of the strings goes through the PIDbox entering on one side PV in and leaving on the other Inv out This means the Ilumen PIDbox mini is placed in series between the PV panels and the inverter You can use one Ilumen PIDbox mini per 2 MPP trackers Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 5 OMRON Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 5 Mounting 5 1 Mounting location requirements e The installation site must be freely and safely accessible at all times without the necessity for any auxiliary equipment e The mounting location should be inside a rain and windproof location e Do not place the Ilumen PIDbox mini in a dusty environment e The ambient temperature must be between 25 and 60 C e Normally the PIDbox mini is installed right below the inverter e The ideal placement is on a flat surface Special rubber feet can be placed under the PIDbox mini to prevent scratching of any surface Usage of the wall brackets of the Ilumen PIDb
14. ugh you should check following things e Check the grounding of the system If necessary you should place additional interconnections between the frames of the modules e Is the Ilumen PIDbox mini properly connected to the grid e Isthe DC power supply properly connected is its indication light burning e Let an expert check if the problem you re having with the yield is caused by PID 10 3 Resetting the PIDbox mini The PIDbox mini can simply be reset by unplugging the DC power cable Wait 10 seconds and connect the DC power cable back to the PIDbox mini If resetting does not help fixing your problem please consult chapter 10 1 of this manual 10 4 Repairing the PIDbox mini Do not try to open up the PIDbox mini by yourself The warranty will be void Always contact Omron technical service if your PIDbox mini is broken Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 17 OMRON Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 11 Contact OMRON EUROPE B V Wegalaan 67 69 2132 JD Hoofddorp The Netherlands Tel 31 0 23 568 13 00 Fax 31 0 23 568 13 88 industrial omron eu Austria Tel 43 0 2236 377 800 industrial omron at Belgium Tel 32 0 2 466 24 80 industrial omron be Czech Republic Tel 420 234 602 602 industrial omron cz Denmark Tel 45 43 4400 11 industrial omron dk Finland Tel 358 0 207 464 200 industrial omron fi France Tel 33 0 1 56 63 70 00 industrial omron fr Ger
15. w of the DC power plug for the outdoor version is tightened for insuring a waterproof product Make sure you always mount the power supply itself in a dry environment eg in the nearest inverter 12 Installation Manual llumen PIDbox Mini v1 8 OMRON Commissioning 7 Commissioning 7 1 Check Do a final check whether everything is properly mounted and connected see chapter 5 and 6 for details e The PV frames are all connected to the same earth as the earth pin of the Ilumen PIDbox mini e The PV and inverter DC cables are correctly connected e Unused DC inputs and outputs are terminated with a corresponding sealing plug e The DC side of DC power supply is correctly connected If all these points are installed correctly you can start up the Ilumen PIDbox mini 7 2 Starting up the Ilumen PID Solution The Ilumen PIDbox mini can only work in an automatic mode To start up the Ilumen PIDbox mini plug in the DC power supply into a stan dard AC outlet This outlet must be on at all times Next see if the LED light on the llumen PIDbox mini starts burning After checking the system it will be switched on automatically When the Ilumen PIDbox mini is hooked up correctly to the inverter you will see the following status LED readouts e RED BLINKING power supply connected but no active solar system detected e BLUE active solar system detected but no current flowing o e CYAN active solar system detected and current flowing e
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