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User Manual for Sunways Solar Inverter AT 5000, AT 4500, AT 3600

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1. The sensor is activated via the display In the menu Settings Network Interfac es you can select the sensor type in the Irrad and Temp field Interfaces Irrad SE 1TC T Temp none SO rate kWh 0 SO output On Connecting alarm relay The solar inverters are equipped with a potential free alarm relay as standard The relay can be designed as a make contact element or as a break contact element and is actuated for all malfunc tions signalled by the device This ensures a faster more reliable indication of a possible fault in the PV system on site For PV systems with several solar invert ers the individual relays can be switched in parallel and connected via a common indicator lamp The main unit also signals faults from other units in the CAN network via the alarm relay It is therefore sufficient for simple alerting to connect the alarm relay of the main unit CAUTION The connected signalling unit must be fused separately The terminals are in tended for a cable cross section of 0 2 mm to 1 5 mm When dimensioning the cross section also take the current consumption of the connected signalling unit into account Gi The solar inverter is supplied by the feed in phase from the AC grid If the feed in phase fails then the alarm relay cannot switch although a fault has occurred 45
2. H a TE Ca 2 gt Cil a 1 4 Positively coded socket 1 Solar module box 5 Neutral connector 2 Negatively coded socket 6 Solar inverter 3 Negatively coded plug 32 Grid connection Extreme danger from electric shock Touching live parts can result in death AII electrical work must be conducted by a qualified electrician while observing the VDE regulations national and other regulations Observe the pin assignment of the AC bayonet connector An incorrect assign ment can result in the unit being de stroyed No consumers may be connected to the supply line from the solar inverter to the mains fuse Always separate the solar generator side first by quickly opening the DC load break switch and then the grid connec tion by switching off the corresponding mains fuse Gi If the voltage on the AC connection ex ceeds the permissible value due to a long line length or an insufficient cable cross section the solar inverter will discon nected from the grid In power grids with a low output and a high solar generator output this can lead to individual solar inverters being switched off and then on again several times Survey The grid connection of the solar inverter is made via an AC bayonet connector on the underside of the unit With a 3 phase feed poi
3. SAI en olule l2 e Jag 1 Indicator lamp red 2 Indicator lamp green 4 0 Commissioning 46 CAUTION Ensure proper mechanical and electrical installation before commissioning the solar inverter Check the proper condition of the electrical lines Always separate the solar generator side first by quickly opening the DC load break switch and then the grid connec tion by switching off the corresponding mains fuse The Tyco Solarlok connectors of the solar generator connection may not be discon nected while under load The DC load break switch must be quickly switched to the switching position 0 Li The solar inverter is supplied from the grid The solar inverter switches on au tomatically when sufficient solar genera tor output is available Corresponding switch on and switch off thresholds have been defined for this purpose Connecting 1 Switch on the grid connection with the external circuit breakers 2 Switch on the solar generator voltage by quickly closing the DC load break switch switching position 1 The solar inverter takes up operation when suf ficient input voltage is available 1 DC load break switch The operating LED lights up in accor dance with the operating state The commissioning menu opens when the solar inverter is connected for the first time Switching off 1 Disconnect the solar generator side by quic
4. 14 The delivery consists of Sunways Solar Inverter of the AT Series Installation frame 2 pairs of Tyco Solarlok plug in connec tors AC connector CAN terminating resistor connector connected Ethernet cable 2 m CAT 5e 1 1 Manual Warranty card CD ROM including Sunways Sundim design program product and service information Checking delivery Before shipment our products are checked for proper condition Despite careful recyclable packing transport damage may occur for which the trans port company is generally responsible Please check the delivered solar inverter thoroughly Should you discover damage to the pack ing or the solar inverter please inform the transport company immediately Your specialist dealer will be happy to sup port you if necessary A possible damage report must always be received by the transport company in writing at the la test seven days after receipt of the goods 2 0 Safety precautions 16 Observe information in operating manual The condition for the safe handling and malfunction free operation of the AT Solar Inverter is a knowledge of the basic safety precautions This user manual contains the most important information on operating the system safely Each person concerned with the instal lation commissioning maintenance and operation of the solar inverter must have read and understood the entire user manual and in particular the chapter entitled
5. 7 To open the connection box loose the centre screw Then carefully pull way the box toward the front After you have installed the connection cable close the box again by guiding the locking hooks into the notches in the housing and then pressing the box onto the housing Retighten the mounting screw 39 Interface overview Ethernet Modem CAN CAN so N BEBE Alarm HFFA eelle D D DD D D D L 2 3 4 5 6 7 PR W N Ethernet connection Modem connection CAN bus SO interface pulse output e g for large display 5 Connection for temperature and ir radiation sensor RS485 interface Connection for alarm relay Networking solar inverters via CAN bus The solar inverters can be networked with each other via the CAN bus inter Secondary units met Modem can can Ethernet Modem CAN CAN face Z Main unit Use the included Ethernet cable to net 1 work the solar inverters with each other One terminating resistor 1 must be on the first and last solar inverter in the se ries The pluggable terminating resistors are contained in the delivery scope The total length of the CAN bus network may not exceed 100 m 40 N
6. 137 Efficiency of AT 2700 J i mS C neay f EEN d f zw A m 4 a GEN BI AUN 1 eeupce s5ov th SS SI o O 810 1080 1350 1620 1890 2160 2430 2700 Output power W 138 Although information contained in this manual has been checked with the greatest care for its accuracy and com pleteness not liability whatsoever can be accepted for errors or exclusions Sunways AG reserves the right to change the hardware and software features described here at any time without prior notice This manual may only be reproduced passed on copied or translated into other languages in whole or in part in any form or with any means with the prior written approval of Sunways AG Sunways AG shall assume no guaran tee for damage caused by faulty or lost data due to incorrect operation or the malfunction of the solar inverter the software additional devices or PCs AII rights reserved Sunways AG The products named on cover page are protected by copyright and sold under licence No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the prior written approval of Sunways AG and the Sunways licensors Registered trademark The Sunways logo is a registered trademark of Sunways AG Konstanz Germany HERIC is a registered trademark of Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Munich Germany CRE Werbung und Dokumentation Villingen Schwenningen www cundf de Sunways
7. ANUAL User Manual for Sunways Solar Inverter AT 5000 AT 4500 AT 3600 AT 2700 585 30 nu A WwW N Operating field with LCD display oper ating LED and keyboard DC connections DC load break switch Rating plate AC connection Communication interfaces Thank you for deciding in favour of a Sunways Solar Inverter of the AT Series In doing so you have purchased an inno vative high quality product with unique equipment features and a high constant efficiency This solar inverter is equipped with HERIC topology and innovative FP switching and therefore enables opera tion on a large number of silicon and thin film modules as accustomed from Sunways without the use of a trans former This user manual contains explanations on using the Sunways Solar Inverter You will learn to recognise the many possibili ties of the solar inverter Information is provided on safety installation com missioning operation and system monitoring Please observe the safety precautions exactly to ensure increased safety at the operating site of the solar inverter Imprint All rights reserved Copyright by Sunways AG Photovoltaic Technology MacairestraBe 3 5 78467 Konstanz Germany This user manual may only be reprinted or copied in whole or in part with the express written approval of Sunways AG Any type of reproduction distribution or storage on data carriers i
8. tion location The solar inverter must be installed verti cally to enable sufficiently free convec tion Several solar inverters may not be mount ed over each other to prevent them from heating each other Ensure sufficient heat dissipation when installing the solar inverter in a switch cabinet or closed room The ambient temperature may not drop below or exceed 25 C and 40 C respec tively At ambient temperatures above 40 C the inverter automatically reduces its output The solar inverter should not be exposed to direct sunlight to protect it from un necessary external warming Protection against moisture and foreign bodies The high protection type IP54 allows in stallation indoors and in roof covered ar eas outdoors however the solar inverter may not be directly exposed to rain 24 Wall Ceiling 300 mm 300 mm Installation Proceed as follows to install the solar inverter 1 Hold the wall bracket at the point at which you want to attach the solar inverter and mark the mounting holes 2 Drill the holes with a 10 mm dia drill bit 3 Install the wall bracket with corre sponding screws and dowels depend ing on the surface condition 4 Unscrew the locking screw of the solar inverter at the lower left with an Allen key 5 Hook the solar inverter into the cut outs of the installation frame at the top on both sides 6 Secure the solar inverter b
9. ambient temperature has been exceeded The installation location is not suitable Please find another installation location The necessary air circulation was not taken into account during installation Clean the solar inverter if dirt prevents cooling Observe the installation distances specified in the manual Objects were laid on the heat sink and unimpaired convec tion was prevented Remove the objects 84 Malfunction Description Remedies 304 Mains rel The AT solar inverter checks the Restart the solar inverter operation of the mains relay prior to every switch on An If the error still occurs please error was detected during this contact the technical hotline check The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 305 AFI Test The AT solar inverter checks the Restart the solar inverter operation of its residual cur rent monitoring unit prior to every switch on An error was detected during this check If the error still occurs please contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 85 Malfunction Description Remedies 306 Temp mea The AT solar inverter is equipped with a temperature sensor that monitors the heat sink temperature This message appears if the sensor reports a value outside its value range or in case of a sensor cable break The ambient temperature of the solar inverter is outside th
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11. Safety Precautions In addition the rules and regulations for accident prevention applicable for the operating site plant must be observed Dangers when handling the AT Solar Inverter The solar inverter has been built in ac cordance with the latest rules of techno logy and the recognized safety rules and may only be used for its intended use when in proper condition with regard to safety Improper use may lead to dangers to the life and limb of the user or others or can adversely affect the system or other property In case of malfunctions which can impair safety the system must be shut down immediately and secured against being switched on again The malfunction must then be eliminated immediately Warranty and liability The General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery of Sunways AG always apply Warranty and liability claims for injuries and damage shall not be accept ed if they are due to one or more of the following causes Improper use of the solar inverter Improper installation commissioning operation and maintenance Operation of the solar inverter with defective and or non operational safety and protective equipment Failure to observe the information in the user manual regarding installa tion commissioning operation and maintenance Unauthorised constructional modifications Insufficient monitoring of wearing parts Improperly conducted repairs Catastrophes resulting from th
12. Type of installation Noise development Standard warranty option Certificates 95 free convection 25 C 40 C at full load working point adjustment 59x 35x21 cm 29 kg wall installation lt 35 dB A 5 years 10 years CE DIN VDE 0126 1 1 133 Maximum efficiency in AT 5000 AT 4500 AT 3600 AT 2700 DC Voltage 250 V 350 V 550 V 250 V 350 V 550 V 250 V 350 V 550 V 250 V 350 V 550 V Partial power of the rated output power 5 91 4 91 1 90 5 90 9 90 5 89 6 89 1 89 2 88 3 86 5 86 4 85 2 10 94 2 94 1 93 7 93 9 93 7 93 4 93 0 92 9 92 6 91 8 91 6 91 2 20 95 1 95 3 95 2 95 1 95 1 95 2 94 7 94 9 94 8 94 2 94 3 93 9 30 95 3 95 2 95 1 95 2 95 4 95 5 95 1 95 4 95 3 94 9 95 1 94 9 50 95 1 95 4 95 3 95 2 95 4 95 3 95 2 95 4 95 2 95 1 95 5 95 5 100 94 3 94 6 94 8 94 5 94 8 94 9 94 5 95 1 95 1 94 9 95 3 95 3 Efficiency max Euro 95 4 94 8 95 5 95 0 95 5 94 9 95 4 94 8 95 5 95 0 95 5 94 9 95 3 94 7 95 5 94 9 95 5 94 8 95 3 94 5 95 5 94 7 95 5 94 6 134 Efficiency of AT 5000 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Output power W Efficiency of AT 4500 1350 1800 2250 2700 3150 3600 4050 4500 Output power W 136 Efficiency of AT 3600 720 1080 1440 1800 2160 2520 2880 3240 3600 Output power W
13. address stored for active alerting Gi Before conducting the SMTP test the set tings must be stored in the solar inverter with Send The settings are saved in the solar in verter with Send The settings currently stored in the solar inverter are displayed with Read 123 General information With active alerting you are informed of status messages errors and warnings in your solar system by Email If a status message was active for longer than 15 minutes or occurred 5 times in one day then you will receive an Email at the next full hour which is sent to the Email ad dress stored in the solar inverter Gi The main unit sends the status messages of all solar inverters if they are CAN net worked Requirements Communication software at least Version 2 0002 A connection of the main unit via a network or modem must be estab lished When dialling in via modem the cor rect dial in settings must be stored see Internet dial in via modem Correct Email settings must be stored in the Sunways Browser see Email settings Alerting settings Function buttons The alerting settings can be accessed with The settings are saved in the solar the button Settings System Monitor inverter with Send ing in the Active Alerting section The settings currently stored in the solar inverter are displayed with Read Active alerting Activation or deactivation of the active
14. alerting function Email address In the Email address field you enter the Email address to which the messages are to be sent 125 General information You can have the operating data of your solar system automatically sent to the Sunways Portal to monitor your system via the Internet This is possible without using a Sunways Communicator The portal connection is configured via the Sunways Browser Following activa tion a registration Email is automatically sent to the Sunways Portal by the main unit which contains the system data e g number of units serial number etc From the activation the operating data of the day are sent to the Sunways Portal by Email daily before the main unit is switched off for the night The interval can also be set shorter as an alternative If a change is made to your solar system e g additional unit then the change is automatically reported to the Sunways Portal 126 A basis access for the Sunways Portal for displaying the yield data is available to every Sunways customer free of charge Expanded functions e g the rated actual comparison in the Sunways Portal can be purchased for a fee Li Requirements Communication software at least Version 2 0002 A connection of the main unit via a network or modem must be estab lished When dialling in via modem the cor rect dial in settings must be stored see Internet dial in via modem Correct Email settings must
15. close this wizard click Finish lt Back Cancel User name customer Password ZZZ Me only Anyone who uses this computer Dial for 23456 lt Cancel _ Properties Her 111 10 First select the Network tab and 11 mark the entry Internet Protocol TCP IP there Select Properties Sunways AT Properties 4 2000 Internet DE File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks SI Client for Microsoft Networks 112 Enter the following data Obtain an IP address automatically Obtain DNS server address automati cally The PC is automatically assigned an IP address by the solar inverter while dialling in This is 192 168 20 51 as standard and can be set via the Sun ways Browser under Settings Modem PPP IP Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 12 Enter customer as the user name 13 The connection is established with and the standard password Dial or the password you have changed as the password in the con After the connection is established you nection window can start the Sunways Browser by enter ing the IP address of the solar inverter in i the address line of your web browser The password matches the customer pass word on the unit Connect Sunways AT xl User name customer Password lesse Me only Anyone who uses this computer Dial or 23456 7 Cancel Properties He
16. up Check your PV system for possible insulation faults pinched off DC lines etc The measured insulation resistance must be at least 680 kohms 74 Malfunction Description Remedies 103 AFI gt 30mA Your solar inverter is equipped A residual current jump has oc with a universally sensitive AFI curred during operation of the according to DIN VDE 0126 solar inverter 1 1 This monitoring unit has Check your PV system for detected a relative residual possible insulation faults current jump of gt 30 mA 104 AFI gt 0 3A Your solar inverter is equipped A residual current greater than with a universally sensitive AFI 300 mA has occurred during according to DIN VDE 0126 operation of the solar inverter 1 1 This monitoring unit has Check your PV system for detected an absolute residual possible insulation faults current of gt 300 mA 201 Surgef Your solar inverter continually The solar inverter has detected monitors the quality of the AC grid During high voltage peaks on the phase feeding in the solar inverter stops feeding and attempts a restart a high voltage peak on the phase feeding in After malfunction elimina tion the solar inverter re starts automatically Should the error occur frequently please contact your power supply company A monitoring phase and a di rectly earthed conductor were exchanged when connecting the AC side 75 Malfunction Description Remed
17. your PC The PC is connected to the main unit as standard Secondary unit Main unit Max Ethernet connection 100 m Max total CAN bus LS length 100 m INVERTER INVERTER 99 Gi The solar inverter is supplied with the fol lowing preset IP address 192 168 30 50 On request you can assign your own IP address to the solar inverter via the menu Settings In the default setting the solar inverter does not support a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Therefore no automatic assignment of the IP address takes place It is possible to activate the DHCP protocol via the menu Settings IP addresses may not be assigned twice within the network 100 Open the menu Settings Login Enter the default password or the password you have assigned here Open the menu Settings Network Ethernet Enter an IP address suitable for use with your PC This means the first three number blocks must be identical and the last number block different HCP On P address 192 168 030 DE Example If your PC has the IP address 192 168 1 1 then you assign the solar inverter the IP address 192 168 1 2 5 Call up additional settings with Ethernet 2 To enable your PC to communicate Subnet mask with the solar inverter you must make Blon VERO network settings The procedure differs 192 168 030 MI slightl
18. 0K gt gt Confirm overview with 54 The CAN ID 1 is automatically assigned to the master This means the slave can be assigned the IDs from 2 to 99 Commissioning cannot be continued until an ID has been requested from the main unit 2 Completion of commissioning Commiss completion Confirm overview with 3 Carry out commissioning for all other slaves as described above 55 Later commissioning If you add new unit or replace existing ones in your solar system then you can display the unit list in the display on the main unit under Settings Network CAN bus The new unit can them be put into operation in accordance with the description for commissioning sec ondary units 5 0 Operation 56 Operating field The solar inverter is operated via the operating field on the front u 1 LCD display lighted 2 Operating LED 3 Keyboard LCD display A graphics capable monochrome dot matrix display is integrated in the oper ating field In standard operation the momentary output daily yield and status are displayed The bar graph shows the energy feed in of the current day Press any key to activate the display light ing If no key is pressed for approx 1 minute the display lighting goes out Gi Important The LCD display is not a calibrated measuring device It is characterised by a slight system dependent difference of a few percent Exact accounting of the dat
19. 2008 14 17 01 Apply set date with Set password Select password with Default password is X X X X X X k A new password can be set with as an option New password Password Z Z KR Z Z Z T Confirm password with 51 6 Completion of commissioning Commiss completion ode Single device AH ID o of devices Confirm overview with Commissioning several networked units Before commissioning all units must be interconnected via the CAN bus interface See the chapter Networking solar invert ers via CAN bus Switch on all units following installation Commissioning begins with the main unit you have selected Commissioning main unit 1 During initial start up the following appears on the display Commissioning With OK Commissioning Start gt gt Start commissioning of main unit with 52 2 Select language in selection menu with Choose language Confirm selected language with 3 Select entry Master in selection menu with Commissioning Device mode Master E Confirm with Gi The other units in the CAN network are automatically configured as slaves 4 Set data and time centrally for all connected units Li Please note that time settings should only be made with caution as they directly af fect data logging For example if you set the time back by 1 hour then the existing data will be overwritten S
20. 52kWh Status MPP Yield 10 Today 38 5 Yesterday 83 2 Week 121 7 Month 121 7 Yield MWh Year 2 48 Total 2 48 Start EE 11 2008 Events 15 11 08 10 39 919 Service 10 11 919 Service 08 02 919 Service 15 02 919 Service PERE 15 11 08 Start 10 39 42 Duration 0 1 00 34 Today 1 Plant yield E 46kWh 23kWh Kp 17 11 Plant yield 11 2008 46kWh 23kWh 01 11 15 11 Plant yield 2008 43dkwh 242kWh 0 JFMAMJJASOND AC pover 15 11 08 10k 07 20 15 40 00 00 System info 2 AT 4500 2 AT 3600 3 Equipment info 2 Software Memory Mode Communic 2 0003 Control 2 007 Monitoring 2 001 Type SD Card Size 127MB Used 2MB Mode Master Type AT 5000 Install 30 10 2008 H 1555A5 100012 Choose language English R vr 50 LT TT T Date Time 15 11 2008 14 17 01 State Off Start 01 00 Duration 02 00 New passvord Passvord Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z User Guest Passvord Z Z Z Z Z Z E Irrad Si 0 1TC T Temp none 0 rate kWh 0 SO output On DHCP On IP address 192 168 030 IG Ethernet Z Subnet mask 255 255 255 000 Gateway 192 168 030 M CAH bus CAH ID 1 RS485 bus RS485 ID 002 The solar inverter indicates malfunctions in the LCD display and saves these in the internal error memory The malfunction display consists of a number and a short designation Based on the first number you can quickly re cognise which a
21. If no MSN is stored the modem answers all incoming calls SIM card PIN With a GSM modem you enter the PIN of the SIM card here APN number With a GSM modem you enter the APN here your network operator provides you with this Function buttons The settings are saved in the solar inverter with Send The settings currently stored in the solar inverter are displayed with Read With Modem Test you can test the mo dem connection to the set Internet pro vider You receive a reply as to whether dialling in was successful Gi Before conducting the modem test the settings must be stored in the solar in verter with Send Email settings To enable the solar inverter to send Emails the Email setting must be stored with the Sunways Browser The settings can be accessed via Settings Network in the section Email Settings Gi Requirements Communication software at least Version 2 0002 When dialling in via modem the cor rect dial in settings must be stored see Internet dial in via modem 192 168 110 208 122 SMTP provider SMTP server for sending Emails e g mail gmx net max of 30 characters SMTP user user name of your Email provider generally your Email address e g sunways gmx de max of 50 characters SMTP password Password from your Email provider max of 20 characters Function buttons Via SMTP Test you can have a test Email sent to the Email
22. Sharing for Microsoft Networks M E QoS Packet Scheduler a CPAP 103 6 Now assign an unused IP address 8 In the menu item Status you can 192 168 30 XXX and enter the subnet check the correctness of your entries mask 255 255 255 0 and the status of your connection Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties J Local Area Connection Status 192 168 30 1 e Ubtam DNS server address 7 Click on OK to confirm your entries 104 DEI General Support r Connection Status Connected Duration 00 49 40 Speed 1 0 Gbps m Activity A Sent Received lt h Bytes 8 911 2 222 367 Properties Disable After the network configuration is com pleted you can start the Sunways Browser by entering the IP address of the solar inverter in the address line of your web browser For more complex network configura tions please contact your network administrator If a home or company network exists then you can integrate the AT solar inverter directly in the network as a net work user Connect your PC and the solar inverter with a CAT5 Ethernet cable with RJ45 sockets 1 1 for a hub or crossed for a switch The main unit is connected to the net work as standard With DHCP If a DHCP server is present in your net work you can activate DHCP on the solar inverter In this case the solar inverter obtains the network settings automati cally You can display the
23. W 4500 W 3600 W 2700 W 5000 W 4500 W 3600 W 2700 W 21 77 A 19 6 A 15 7 A 11 7 A 23 0A 21 0A 17 0 A 12 5 A 50 Hz 47 5 50 2 Hz according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 230 V 20 15 according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 lt 4 ca 1 according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 RCD according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 131 Model AT 5000 AT 4500 AT 3600 AT 2700 Insulation frequency and DC cur rent monitoring Required phases number of grid connections Number of feed in phases 230 V single phase Performance Stand by consumption Night time consumption Maximum efficiency European efficiency MPP efficiency static Switching concept Other DC switch Grid connection fuse layout Data interfaces Sensor interfaces Display Plant supervision IP degree of protection accord ing to IEC 60529 integrated according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 3 L1 L2 L3 N PE 1 6 5 W lt 0 06 W 95 5 95 5 95 5 95 5 95 0 95 0 94 9 94 7 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 HERIC FP topology transformerless internal mechanical 25A 25A 25A 16A Ethernet CAN RS485 voltageless alarm relay SO pulse output modem irradiation temperature LCD backlit 128 x 64 pixels active alarm via e mail integrated web server Sun ways Communictor Sunways Portal IP 54 132 Model AT 5000 AT 4500 AT 3600 AT 2700 Max relative humidity Cooling Ambient temperature Overload behaviour Dimensions height x width x depth Weight
24. a with the power supply company requires a cali brated meter Keyboard Operating LED The keyboard can be used to navigate in The combined red green LED indicates the menu edit text fields select entries the unit status of the solar inverter from lists and enter numbers consecu LED off tively and digit by digit User entries can Solar inverter is not active night only be made if the value to be changed mode is selected The cursor changes visibly in the editing mode and indicates the digit to be changed LED green continuously lit Solar inverter is active and feeds into power grid MPP mode LED green flashing Solar inverter is active and feeds into power grid however with current output or temperature limitation key Scroll up key Scroll down key Select menu item LED red continuously lit an error has occurred malfunction key Back one menu level LED red flashing a warning has been issued key Select menu item and confirm your entries key Cancel 58 Standard screen single unit The standard screen is always shown when no keyboard entry is made for more than 1 minute It can also be shown manually with the menu item Solar Inverter Instantaneous Values 3 3K 38 52kWh MPP pover The standard screen shows the most im portant data at a glance In the first line you see the momentary feed in power In the second line the fed in energy for the day is shown T
25. an test the portal connection You receive an Email at the address in the field User Email and an SMS if you have entered your mobile phone number in the field User SMS Gi Before the portal test you must transmit the settings to your solar inverter with Transmit If the test was successful a message is sent to the user Email address or the user SMS address The settings are saved in the solar inverter with Send To view your system data in the Sunways Portal you require a user account This will be issued to you if you follow the link in the confirmation email and fill out the registration form As an alternative you can also enter an existing user name with the correct password to assign the system to an existing user account 128 129 7 0 Appendix 130 7 1 Technical data Model AT 5000 AT 4500 AT 3600 AT 2700 DC Input Rated DC power Maximum DC current Nominal DC voltage MPP voltage range Maximum voltage DC Number of inputs per MPP tracker Number of MPP trackers AC output Rated AC output power Maximum AC power Nominal AC current Maximum AC current Nominal frequency Frequency tolerance range Grid voltage AC voltage range Distortion factor at Pn Reactive power factor cos phi Grid voltage monitoring Earth fault protection 5200 W 4700 W 3750 W 2800 W 22 0 A 22 0 A 15 5 A 15 5 A 350 V 236 600 V 214 600 V 242 600 V 181 600 V 680 V 2 x Tyco Solarlok 5000
26. assigned IP ad dress via the LCD display menu Settings Network Ethernet 105 Without DHCP If there is no DHCP server in your net work you must set an IP address still not used in the network on the AT solar inverter see the chapter Network setting on solar inverter Ask your network administrator for the necessary settings for IP address net mask and gateway Secondary unit Main unit INVERTER INVERTER After the network configuration is com pleted you can start the Sunways Browser by entering the IP address of the solar inverter in the address line of your web browser Max Ethernet connection 100 m Hub Max total CAN bus length 100 m Switch Router If a DSL connection or a network with Internet access exists then you can make the solar inverter reachable via the Inter net Requirement Your DSL modem or Internet router sup ports static IP address services e g www dyndns org 1 For this purpose connect your solar in verter to your DSL router DSL modem switch or hub depending on the net work structure Use a CAT5 Ethernet cable with RJ45 sockets 1 1 for a hub or crossed for a switch The main unit is connected to the net work as standard 2 Register free of charge e g at www dyndns org 3 Create a so called alias for the access to your solar inverter e g at sunways dyndns org You can access your solar inv
27. be stored in the Sunways Browser see Email settings Correct portal settings must be stored in the Sunways Browser Setup Check whether you meet all require ments Configure the specified settings if necessary Open the setting page in the Sunways Browser This can be accessed under Set tings System Monitoring in the section Sunways Portal sunways maill me Portal connection Activation or deactivation of the portal connection Portal address Preset for the Sunways Portal Mailbox file Preset for the Sunways Portal System ID System ID assigned by the portal This is automatically entered following the por tal activation of the solar inverter Portal Email Preset for the Sunways Portal Here as well you can enter another address if you want to evaluate the operating data yourself Email interval Select the Email interval If you operate the system on a DSL modem you can set a short interval If you use amodem connection select a longer interval e g daily to eliminate unnecessary telephone costs 127 User Email In this field you must enter an Email address to which the confirmation Email is sent by the portal It contains a link for the activation of your system in the Sunways Portal User SMS As an option you can specify an SMS number here to which an SMS message is sent after your system is successfully set up in the portal Function buttons With Portal Test you c
28. between several solar inverters of the AT series you can automatically distribute the cur rent software from the main unit to the secondary units Therefore you must first update the software of the main unit as described above 1 In the Sunways Browser the list of all units connected to the CAN bus with the respective software version and the update status can be viewed in the menu System System Update 2 In the lower window you can select the units to be updated A partial selection is marked by clicking on the first unit with the left mouse button and then pressing the Shift key and clicking on the last unit of the partial selection Individual units are selected by pressing the Ctrl key and clicking on all units individually with the left mouse button 3 Start the software update with the Update button 4 You can track the status of the update by clicking on the CAN List button Updt Pend The software update has not yet been carried out Updt Act The software update is currently being carried out Updt OK The software update has been com pleted error free Updt Err An error has occurred during the soft ware update Gi If a unit is in the Night mode the soft ware update will be carried out during the next start 119 Gi Requirement Communication software at least Version 2 0002 Modem settings If you use a modem for the Internet connection the modem must b
29. e permissible range lt 25 C Wait until the temperature reaches the permissible operating range A cable break has occurred in the sensor which monitors the heat sink temperature Please contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 86 Malfunction Description Remedies 307 Overtmp Warning Your solar inverter is designed for an ambient temperature of up to 40 C When a specified temperature threshold of the heat sink is reached the output power is reduced linearly Should the heat sink tempera ture nevertheless continue to increase feeding is stopped This warning appears when the current heat sink temperature is just below the switch off threshold The maximum permissible ambient temperature has been exceeded The installation location is not suitable Please find another installation location The necessary air circulation was not taken into account during installation Clean the solar inverter if dirt prevents cooling Observe the installation distances specified in the manual Objects were laid on the heat sink and unimpaired convec tion was prevented Remove the objects 87 Malfunction Description Remedies 401 SD Card The solar inverter cannot find Restart the solar inverter an SD card If the error still occurs please contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back o
30. e effects of foreign bodies and acts of God To help you quickly understand this manual and safely use the solar inverter the following warnings and symbols are used Warnings and symbols in user manual DANGER This symbol indicates an immediate danger which will result in death injury or serious damage if the applicable safety regulations are not followed CAUTION This symbol indicates an immediate danger which can result in damage if the applicable safety regulations are not followed Symbols Gi Information This symbol indicates important informa tion which contributes to a better under standing of the solar inverter Warnings and symbols on unit The following warnings on the housing of the solar inverter point out dangers Always observe the warnings exactly This symbol indicates that the user man ual must be read and understood before putting the unit into operation IMPORTANT Hot surface The housing can heat up during operation C 1 LA 5 Min The unit must be disconnected for the mains supply and from the PV generator before opening the housing The unit still carries life threatening voltage for approx five minutes internally and at the connection sockets of the PV generator following disconnection from the PV gen erator The energy storage capacitors are not completely discharged until after this time You must wait at least five minutes after disconnecting the unit from the mains s
31. e phase feeding in When the minimum permissible limit is dropped below the solar inverter stops feeding and does not start up again until the voltage value exceeds the minimum permissible limit If the voltage drops below 160 V the solar inverter cannot be supplied Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 205 UAC2 gt Max Your solar inverter is equipped with a three phase voltage monitoring function according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 It con stantly monitors the voltage level of the individual phases here L2 When the maximum permissible limit is exceeded the solar inverter stops feed ing and does not start up again until the voltage value drops below the maximum permis sible limit Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 78 Malfunction Description Remedies 206 UAC2 lt Min Your solar inverter is equipped with a three phase voltage monitoring function according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 It con stantly monitors the voltage level of the individual phases here L2 When the minimum permissible limit is dropped below the solar inverter stops feeding and does not start up again until the voltage value exceeds the minimum permis sible limit Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 207 UAC3 gt Max Your solar inverter is equipped with a three phase voltage monitoring function according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 It con sta
32. e set up accordingly via the Sunways Browser Therefore first establish a connection between your PC and the solar inverter see the chapter Direct Ethernet con nection With the web browser you can then make the following settings in the menu Settings Modem I http at AT Inverter Modem settings Mozil 01920788 Modem type Selection for the modem type Analogue ISDN or GSM modem Internet dial in number Dial in number of your Internet provider ISP 120 Outside line If you have a telephone system you can for example enter a 0 here A comma produces a dialling pause of 1 second Provider Login User name defined by your Internet provider Provider password Password defined by your Internet provider PPP IP You reach the solar inverter in your web browser via this IP address The address is set to 192 168 20 50 in the default setting Gi If you are already using the address range 192 168 20 xxx with your computer for another network connection then you must set another PPP IP Your PC automatically receives the PPP IP increased by 1 as the IP address of the dial up connection When dialling into the Internet via a dial up network the IP address assigned by the Internet provider is entered in this field MSN With an ISDN modem you store the MSN of the extension to which the modem is connected here This is usually the tele phone number of the extension without the area code
33. elect time with number with number with Change selected J and jump to next Apply set time with and set date in same way as time Date Time 15 11 2008 14 17 01 Apply set date with 53 5 CAN network list is set up Li Depending on the side of the network it may take a moment until the main unit has found all secondary units and added them to the list Units total number of devices found in CAN network In network number of configured units After the main unit has found all con nected secondary unit these must be configured before commissioning of the main unit is continued AT 5000 5 Confirm with Commissioning secondary units After a main unit has been defined the 6 Set password Select password with display for requesting the CAN ID is au tomatically shown on the display on each Default password is secondary unit X X X X X AAA A new password can be set with 1 Request CAN ID Change to the editing as an option mode with the gt Request next high est free ID from main unit with or Hew password next lowest free ID with Password Z Z Z Z Z Z Z T Confirm password with 7 Completion of commissioning Confirm CAN ID with Commiss completion Mode Master ICAN ID 1 With these IDs the data of the individual secondary units can be assigned in the web interface and in the menu of the main unit No of devices 2
34. er commissioning Operation Operating field LCD display Operating LED Standard screen single unit Standard screen system Instantaneous Values Unit Events Unit History Unit Information Unit Instantaneous values Solar system Yields Solar system Events Solar system History Solar system 50 52 55 56 57 57 58 59 60 63 64 65 66 67 67 68 68 System info Solar system Settings General Settings Login Settings Network 6 0 System monitoring General information Access protection Overview Menu Language selection 69 70 71 72 96 114 115 116 116 Setting date time Software update Distributing software update to networked units Modem settings Email settings General information Alerting settings General information Setup 7 0 Appendix 117 118 119 120 122 124 125 126 127 130 1 0 Product Description The Sunways AT Solar Inverter is the link between your solar generator and the public power grid The energy from the connected solar generator is converted to grid conformant AC current and fed into the grid Thanks to the HERIC topology with FP switching the AT Solar Inverter has a voltage curve which corresponds to that of a transformer unit with an earthed negative terminal and is generally also recognized for operation on thin film modules Solar modules which require earthing of the positive t
35. erminal cannot be operated with the AT Solar Inverter If in doubt always ask your module manufacturer about a release Conversion from direct into alternating current The AT Solar Inverter converts the direct current produced by the solar generator into alternating current The alternating current is then fed into the public power grid Operating and display elements Various interfaces are available for sys tem configuration and monitoring Operating field LCD display and key board for displaying operating and status values or for inputting system parameters Operating LED Integrated web server for display and configuration via a web browser Interfaces Bus interface for connecting an analogue modem ISDN modem or GSM GPRS modem Ethernet interface for connecting a PC or for integration in existing networks CAN bus interface for interconnecting several solar inverters SO pulse output for controlling large displays Alarm relay for realising simple moni toring locally Interface for connecting an irradiation and temperature sensor Data logging The AT Solar Inverter is equipped with internal data logging for recording and saving system data 5 minute mean values of voltages currents output temperature and ir radiation if sensor is installed 5 minute daily monthly and annual values of energy yield Memory for malfunction messages Grid monitoring The AT Solar Inverter assumes the task of
36. erter later via this address 4 Configure your DSL modem or Inter net router so that the IP address is regularly reported to www dyndns org follow the procedure in the manual of your DSL modem or Internet router for this purpose 5 Configure your DSL modem or Internet router so that for example it accepts requests from the Internet via Port 80 and forwards them internally to the solar inverter Port Forwarding 6 Also note that the port for accesses from the Internet set in your firewall must be released Gi Sunways AG provides instructions for the configuration of frequently used DSL modems on the web site 107 A modem connection can be used to bridge longer distances during system monitoring and configuration The Sun ways Modem is connected to the solar inverter for this purpose The Sunways Modem can be used as an analogue ISDN and GSM modem Connect your solar inverter and the remote modem with a crossed or 1 1 Ethernet connection cable of the type CATS with RJ45 sockets The main unit is connected to the remote modem as standard Connect an external modem to your PC or if available use the internal modem of the PC For commissioning please read the user manual of the Sunways Modem o LU ke a LU gt Z INVERTER Ethernet Modem CAN i ORS VARIE ee ORENS NEEL OEE E 1 Te
37. etworking solar inverters via RS485 interface i If you want to monitor a solar system with Sunways Solar Inverters both the NT series and the AT series together then you can use the RS485 interface integrat ed in the solar inverters for this purpose This function is supported from AT Com munication Software Version 2 0002 If necessary carry out a software update see the chapter Software Update The system networked with the RS485 inter face can be monitored with the Sunways Communicator Use a twisted two wire cable to network the solar inverters with each other Mount the terminating resistor on the last solar inverter NT 10000 RS485MATCH jumper NT 2600 NT 6000 JP400 jumper NT 10000 NT 2600 AT Serie AT Serie NT 6000 Sunways Communicator S S TTF TTT IRA A eal amp l amp lala so BRE so SADE 38818818 ERRE 62 88 REGA PRR PSE SDE PA 2 2 go e e e OD oe OD 41 SO interface The SO pulse output enables for exam ple the connection of a large display Sunways Display for displaying the momentary output the energy yields and the CO reduction V Temp Sola
38. f the manual 402 SD Card The SD card is write protected Restart the solar inverter If the error still occurs please contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 403 CAN User Communication error with CAN user Check whether an error has occurred in the CAN secondary unit Restart se condary unit and main unit if necessary 88 Malfunction Description Remedies 404 CAN Bus CAN bus not in operation No communication is possible via the CAN bus Check the bus lines and the terminating resistors Check whether the maxi mum permissible line lengths have been complied with Check whether the bus lines have been routed parallel to power cables Separate bus lines and power cable from each other spatially if neces sary 405 CAN User CAN user does not respond Check whether an error has occurred in the CAN secondary unit Restart secondary unit if necessary 89 Malfunction Description Remedies 406 Solar No sensor found on sensor If you have connected a sensor Warning channel 1 solar Check the connection to your sensor If you have not connected a sensor Check the configuration with the Sunways Browser 407 Temp No sensor found on sensor If you have connected a sensor Warning channel 2 temperature Check the connection to your sensor If you have not connected a sensor Check the configu
39. grid monitoring for the protection of the unit and persons In case of abnormal grid conditions feeding is immediately interrupted and the solar inverter discon nects from the grid by triggering the grid relay Design of solar inverter The principle design of the AT Solar In verters can be recognised from the block diagram The most important character istic of the inverter is the earthing of the solar generator i e the negative terminal is directly connected to the neutral con ductor on the grid The solar generator voltage connected to the inverter input is always positive and is initially adapted by the DC actuator and then converted to alternating current by the high efficiency HERIC inverter The AC connection is made with 5 wires for a 3 phase feed point 3 phase AC current connection due to the 3 phase passive grid monitoring whereby feeding is only single phase A 3 wire connection is made at the single phase feed point alternating current connection Block diagram DC actuator HERIC inverter Design of solar generator The technical data of the selected solar generator must be within the solar inverter s specifications see Technical Data Incorrect dimensioning can lead to reductions in the yield and to destruction of the unit The Sunways design program Sundim may be helpful to you Sunways Sundim is available on the included CD ROM or at our homepage www sunways de Be sure t
40. he status signals the unit status with the following messages MPP Feeding in MPP mode AC cur lim Feeding with AC current limitation DC cur lim Feeding with DC current limitation Temp lim Feeding with temperature limitation Output lim Feeding with output limitation Feed Feeding Warning A warning has been output Error An error has occurred Night Night mode Start Initialisation phase of unit COM Upd The communication soft ware is being updated DSP Upd The control software is being updated The graphic in the lower section of the screen shows the energy fed in for the day as a bar graph The current period is shown as a flashing bar as it is still increasing Standard screen system You can view the system data for a CAN networked system with this screen plant 3 3K oday 38 52kWh tatus MPP Next to the total current system output you also see the energy yield of your so lar system and any status messages of all connected units These are provided with the inverter number An M means that the error has occurred on the main unit Gi The various functions are accessed via the menu The main menu is opened from the standard screen by pressing the ESC key twice You can always return to the standard screen by pressing and holding the ESC key If a status message is shown then you can open the error list directly with the OK key You can access other instantaneous val
41. ickly opening the DC load break switch and then the grid connec tion by switching off the corresponding mains fuse Survey The solar generator can be directly con nected to the solar inverter with two strings The connection is made via the shockproof Tyco Solarlok plug in connec tion system accessible from outside The solar inverter has two electrically connected DC inputs which are arranged in pairs on the underside Gi The solar generator strings must be iden tically dimensioned and comply with the specifications of the solar inverter No external DC load break switch is required A DC load break switch as re quired in accordance with DIN VDE 0100 712 is integrated in the solar inverter w 18 1 Connection of solar generator string 1 2 Connection of solar generator string 2 3 DC load break switch Tyco Solarlok plug in connection system The Solarlok plug in connection system is used for the simple reliable connection of individual solar generators up to the solar inverter Components The following connectors are used Positively coded connector ei Lal Li The neutral connector can be used to connect both positively and negatively coded sockets Installation Extreme danger fro
42. ies 202 UAC1 gt 10 If the voltage of the phase feeding in was greater than 253 V for a period of ten mi nutes the solar inverter stops feeding and attempts to switch on again when the grid vol tage is within the permissible range The mode of operation is conformant with DIN VDE 0126 1 1 The cable cross section in the AC supply line to the solar inverter is too small Your inverter feeds into a spur line which is insufficiently dimensioned Check the design of your grid connection energy meter or the grid feed point to your Electric Utility Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 76 Malfunction Description Remedies 203 UCA1 gt 15 Your solar inverter continually monitors the voltage level of the phase feeding in When the maximum permissible limit is exceeded the solar inverter stops feeding and does not start up again until the voltage value drops below the maxi mum permissible limit The cable cross section in the AC supply line to the solar inverter is too small Your inverter feeds into a spur line which is insufficiently dimensioned Check the design of your grid connection energy meter or the grid feed point to your Electric Utility Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 77 Malfunction Description Remedies 204 UAC1 lt Min Your solar inverter continually monitors the voltage level of th
43. its Main unit 62 Standard screen Instantaneous values 1 Instantaneous values 2 Yield for week Yield for 15 days Yield for month Total output DC values AC values re EEE Yield for week Yield for 15 days Yield for month Total output Firmware Memory Mode Language LCD contrast AC pover 3 3KW Today 38 52kWh Status MPP DC voltage 4824 DC current 2 6A AC voltage 221V AC current 6 4A Temp inv 30 C Temp module 18 C Irrad 168W m Today 5 54 38 5 Yester 10 36 83 2 Week 16 30 121 7 Month 16 30 121 7 Year 397 186 9 Total 398 187 1 Events ____4 Start EE 11 2008 Events 15 11 08 10 39 919 Service 10 11 919 Service 08 02 919 Service 15 02 919 Service GEBE 15 11 08 Start 10 39 42 Duration 0 1 00 34 Today 1 Yield 11 2008 PER 3 kWh 11 11 12 11 Yield 11 2008 P6kWwh 0 01 11 15 11 Yield 2008 43dkih 242kWh S 0 JFMAMJJASOND AC pover 15 11 08 14 45 21 00 DC voltage 15 11 08 _ 245V Lag 08 30 14 45 21 00 DC current 15 11 08 4A 14 45 21 00 AC current 15 11 08 EB 30 14 45 AC voltage 15 11 08 245 21 00 03 30 14 45 21 00 Firmyvare version Communic 2 0003 Control 2 007 Monitoring 2 001 Type SD Card Size 127MB Used 2MB Mode Master Type AT 5000 Install 30 10 2008 SAN 1555A5 1000 12 PU plant 3 3KW Today 38
44. kly opening the DC load break switch switching position 0 2 Open the grid connection by switching off the circuit breaker 48 The commissioning menu is automatically opened the first time the solar inverter is connected It helps you make the stand ard settings Li For a better understanding of keyboard operation please also see the chapter Operation Single unit The commissioning of the solar inverter as Main unit Secondary units a single unit a main unit and secondary units with several networked units is described in detail in the following 49 Commissioning single unit 3 Select entry Single device in selec tion menu with 1 During initial start up the following appears on the display Commissioning Device mode Commissioning Single device With OK Commissioning Start gt gt S Confirm with Start commissioning with 4 Set date and time 2 Select language in selection menu Choose language Please note that time settings should only n be made with caution as they directly af CO fect data logging For example if you set the time back by 1 hour then the existing data will be overwritten Confirm selected language with S Select time with Change selected number with amp and jump to next number with 50 Apply set time with and set date in same way as time Date Time 15 11
45. l DNS has failed Check whether a valid gate way and a valid DNS server IP address are entered in the network configuration Can the inverter access the Internet 414 HTTP Con HTTP client connection has failed Check the settings of the portal address www meteocontrol de and the mailbox file extern sunways pobox php in the configuration of the system monitoring 415 HTTP Aut HTTP client authorisation has failed Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy available 416 HTTP Tim HTTP client timeout Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy available 417 HTTP Soc HTTP client no socket available Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy available 93 Malfunction Description Remedies 418 HTTP Soc HTTP client error with socket Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy available 419 HTTP Met HTTP client incorrect method Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy available 420 HTTP Pro HTTP client error with protocol Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy available 421 HTTP Wri HTTP client write error Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy available 422 HTTP Rea HTTP client read error Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy availab
46. le 94 Malfunction Description Remedies 9xx Service A service error has occurred Disconnect the solar inverter from the grid and from the solar generator and recon nect it If the error occurs again please contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 95 6 0 System monitoring 96 The basis for the system monitoring isthe One of the four possible connections data logger integrated in the AT solar between a PC and the solar inverter is inverter The solar inverters of the AT se possible for this purpose ries are equipped with a broad range of Direct connection via an Ethernet monitoring options for your solar system cable The Sunways Browser offers the dis Connection via an existing Ethernet play of instantaneous values stored network operating data and settings 7 Connection via the Internet e g con With active alerting the main unit can nection of the solar inverter to a DSL send errors which have occurred in the connection solar system to a selected recipient by Connection via the Sunways Modem Email With the Sunways Portal connection the AT solar inverter can send the operating data of your solar system to the Sunways Portal daily without ad ditional hardware This enables you to track your yields via the Internet 97 6 2 Integrated data logger The integrated data logger of the AT solar inverter stores the operating da
47. lephone connection 2 RS232 interface 3 Power supply unit 108 6 9 Dialling in from a PC to solar 3 Confirm your selection with Contin inverter ue and select Dial up connection on the next screen and confirm with To establish a connection to your so Continue lar inverter with a PC via the modem you must establish a dial up connec tion in Windows The procedure under Tm do you ment acne to hont eyo ice Windows XP is shown in the following 1 Run the wizard for a new connection with Start Settings Network Con nections The first selection screen is opened with Continue 2 Select Connection to the network on My Computer Network Connection Type What do you want to do 109 4 A list of the installed modems appears 6 Specify the phone number of your Select the desired modem and confirm Sunways Solar Inverter your selection with Continue Rew Connection Wizard x x Phone Number to Dial New Connection Wizard What is the phone number you will use to make this connection Select a Device This is the device that will be used to make the connection Type the phone number below Phone number You have more than one dial up device on your computer 01234567 Select the devices to use in this conne Standa TE You might need to include a 1 or the area code or both If you ate not sure 18 Modem Standard 56000 bps Modem COM1 E sita noe Gel he piona
48. m electric shock Touching live parts can result in death All electrical work must be conducted by a qualified electrician while observing the VDE regulations national and other regulations Tyco Solarlok connectors are only reliable for connection on permanently installed lines Only the Tyco Solarlok hand crimping pli ers may be used to crimp the connectors During preassembly the connectors must be separated from all other voltage sources The connectors may not be separated while under load The circuit must be opened at a suitable point for this pur pose Provide the lines with corresponding stickers as close as possible to the connec tors to prevent confusion Gi Any kind of soiling dust moisture etc has a negative effect on the connector system with regard to function over the intended period of use This particularly applies to the suitability for use of the seals and the crimping of the contacts Therefore extreme care must be taken to achieve proper processing during as sembly Various circular contacts are used for different conductor cross sections with the Tyco Solarlok connectors The correct tool insert must be used in accordance with this cross section The included Tyco Solarlok connectors are equipped with circular contacts for a cable cross section of A mm to 6 mm The seals and clamping baskets used in the preassembled connectors are ap proved for cable sheath diameters from 4 5
49. mateo on Lo RE Tya lt Back Next gt Cancel lt Back Cancel When entering the telephone number 5 Enter a connection name and confirm you may need to include one or more your entry with Continue digits to connect to an outside line An outside line is usually obtained by placing a 0 before the actual Connection Name Specify a name for this connection to your workplace telephone number Type a name for this connection in the following box Confirm your entry with Continue Compary Name Sunways AT 7 You can now specify whether this con nection is to be available to all users of this PC If in doubt enter All users here and confirm your entry with Continue For example you could type the name of your workplace or the name of a server you will connect to 110 8 Click on the checkbox if you want to 9 The connection window appears reach the connection simply via your automatically after finishing the con desktop and then select Finish nection As an alternative via the icon on your desktop or via Start Settings Network Connections Va eee Here you must now still make other You have successfully completed the steps needed to settings which you can access via create the following connection E Siae a us oe compe Properties The connection will be saved in the Network Connect Sunways AT 21 x Connections folder To create the connection and
50. mm to 6 9 mm Special seals and clamping baskets must be used for cables with a sheath diameter greater than 6 9 mm The Tyco Solarlok hand crimping pliers can be purchased from your sales partner The following sequence must be ob served during assembly 1 Stripping the voltage free line 2 Crimping on the circular contact with the Tyco Solarlok hand crimping pliers El 3 Sliding the cable gland onto the line and engaging the contact in the connector housing 1 5 Nm Handling The positively negatively coded connec tors are marked with polarity symbols and a coloured ring blue negative red positive They are equipped with coding ribs for assignment which ensures that only connectors of the same polarity can be connected to each other Connecting socket and plug The system is only correctly locked if the locking hooks are recessed flush in the mating piece H el CAUTION The connectors may not be separated while under load The circuit must be opened at a suitable point for this pur pose Release the locking device by pressing on the ribbing of the locking hooks and pulling them apart HA G BIS 31 E G n BE
51. mmended that you change this password to an 8 digit password This password is identical to the password entered via the LCD display to make set tings and carry out commissioning 115 Should you forget the password then you can request a device dependent password from the technical hotline with which you can access your solar inverter again In this case you should be able to present proof of purchase of the solar inverter Overview Menu Home Display of start page Solar Inverter Display of the instantaneous values stored operating data status of the solar inverter Solar System Display of the system overview with status total output and yields and access to secondary units Information Unit information e g serial number Settings and software update for the unit or the networked system 00 d Language selection You can display the web pages in Ger man English French Spanish and Italian Click on the country flags to change over to the respective language 116 Setting date time This function can be accessed via Set tings Date Time If you have selected the correct time zone and an Internet connection is available you can automat ically synchronise the time of the solar inverter with a time server with the NTP button As an alternative you can also transmit the PC time to the solar inverter Gi Please note that time settings should only be made with caution a
52. n any form and of any kind not authorised by Sunways AG represents a violation of the applicable copyright laws and will be prosecuted We reserve the right to make technical changes which serve to improve the unit or which increase the safety standard even without separate prior notice Publisher responsible for the content Sunways AG This user manual contains products and product names which are registered trademarks The mention of products and product names is used only for information purposes and does not represent product misuse The passage referring to these products in this user manual does not represent original documenta tion of the respective product Introduction 1 0 2 0 Product Description Block diagram Design of solar generator Standard components of a solar system Safety precautions Warnings and symbols in user manual Symbols 11 12 13 16 18 19 3 0 4 0 Installation Requirements for installation location Installation Solar generator connection Grid connection Interface overview Networking solar inverters via CAN bus Networking solar inverters via RS485 interface SO interface Connection of temperature and irradiation sensor Connecting alarm relay Commissioning Connecting Switching off 22 23 25 26 33 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 5 0 Commissioning single unit Commissioning several networked units Lat
53. nt 3 phase AC connection a 5 wire connection L1 L2 L3 N PE is used due to the 3 phase passive grid monitor ing while only a 3 wire connection L1 N PE is used on the single phase feed point Feeding is always single phase via AC terminal 2 A corresponding circuit breaker is recom 2 mended as a line protection element in the grid feed direction AT 2700 3 x 16 A AT 3600 3 x 25 A AT 4500 3 x 25 A AT 5000 3 x 32 A with slow blow characteristic C 1 DC load break switch 2 AC connection A three pin circuit breaker in individual fuses can be used Terminal diagram a LU E a LU gt Z Li Depending on the grid operator and the feed point a three phase meter or a single phase meter must be used Some grid operators require the use of a reverse current capable meter A basic distinction is made between two different connection options of the solar inverter to the public power grid 3 phase AC grid e g Germany 1 phase AC grid e g Italy Spain CAUTION Observe the regional regulations for the grid connection In Germany the grid connection must always be 3 phase Li The solar inverter always only feeds via AC terminal 2 If several solar inverters are operated in parallel in a 3 phase grid AC terminal 2 of the unit must be distrib uted uniformly among the grid phases L1 L2 and L3 to avoid unequal loading Inverter 1 Inverter 2 Inverter 3 Inverter 1 Inve
54. ntly monitors the voltage level of the individual phases here L3 When the maximum permissible limit is exceeded the solar inverter stops feed ing and does not start up again until the voltage value drops below the maximum permis sible limit Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 79 Malfunction Description Remedies 208 UAC3 lt Min Your solar inverter is equipped with a three phase voltage monitoring function according to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 It con stantly monitors the voltage level of the individual phases here L3 When the minimum permissible limit is dropped below the solar inverter stops feeding and does not start up again until the voltage value exceeds the minimum permis sible limit Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 209 Isol op You solar inverter is equipped with a high quality redundant grid monitoring function ac cording to DIN VDE 0126 1 1 and constantly monitors the grid If one of the phases fails or if the phase position be tween the individual conduc tors changes the solar inverter stops feeding and does not start up again until the error is eliminated Check the phases L2 and L3 Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 310 Malfunction Description Remedies 210 Frq1 gt Max The solar inverter continually monitors the grid frequency of the phase feeding in If
55. o take the following points into account before planning your system Watch the celestial alignment of the modules A maximum yield is achieved in Central Europe with a module slope of 30 to the vertical and direction of the solar generator field directly to the south The output of the cells decreases as the module temperature increases Install your solar generator with suf ficient ventilation from behind 12 Check your solar generator approx every three years for soiling This oc curs especially on the lower edge of the modules and forms a veil that can not be washed off even by heavy rain Reduced yield can be prevented by cleaning with a wet cloth or a brush Avoid switching off individual modules or solar cells of your system This can lead to major decreases in yield Standard components of a solar system Depending on the recommendations of your PV planning expert your PV system consists of the following components 1 Solar generator 2 Solar inverter with integrated DC load break switch 3 Mains fuse and energy meter Options 4 Irradiation sensor with integrated temperature sensor 5 PC for monitoring system 6 Large display 13 t 1 Operating field with LCD display operating LED and keyboard DC connections DC load break switch Rating plate AC connection 585 Au E W N Communication interfaces 30
56. p 113 6 10 Sunways Browser General information The Sunways Browser can be run via a standard Internet browser e g Mozilla Firefox One of the four possible connec tions between a PC and the solar inverter is possible for this purpose Direct connection via an Ethernet cable Connection via an existing Ethernet network Connection via the Internet e g con nection of the solar inverter to a DSL connection Connection via the Sunways Modem 114 After entering the IP address of the solar inverter in the address line of the brows er the following functions are available Display of the operating mode and instantaneous values for a single unit or for a CAN networked system Display of energy yields as 5 minute daily monthly annual and total values 5 minute mean values of solar genera tor current and voltage grid current and voltage and feed in power Settings e g of date time interface configuration alerting options com munication parameters etc Software update of the communica tion software LCD display interfaces communication and Sunways Browser and of the control software control and monitoring Access protection The Sunways Browser is provided with password protection so that unautho rised persons cannot access your solar inverter The following user data are set in the delivered state User customer Password X x xl YF ion customer It is reco
57. ply company PSC about grid stability and design Check the design of your grid connection energy meter or the grid feed point to your Electric Utility 82 Malfunction Description Remedies 301 AFl Over The integrated sensor for A residual current was detected measuring the residual current during start up has been operated outside its Restart the solar inverter measuring range If the error still occurs please contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 302 Monit The AT solar inverter is Restart the solar inverter equipped with a redundant monitoring unit which con stantly checks the measured values of the controller for plausibility If a deviation or an error is detected in the process this message appears In addi tion this message can also ap pear in case of a power failure If the error still occurs please contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 83 Malfunction Description Remedies 303 Overtmp Your solar inverter is designed for an ambient temperature of up to 40 C When a specified temperature threshold of the heat sink is reached the output power is reduced linearly Should the heat sink tempera ture nevertheless continue to increase feeding is stopped After the heat sink tempera ture drops the solar inverter starts up again automatically The maximum permissible
58. r V RS485 RS485 You can use the SO interface on the main unit if you want to transmit the entire line yields as a sum to a large display et The SO interface is adjusted via the display on the inverter Go to the menu Settings Network Interfaces i Please note that the maximum pulse rate Irrad Si 0 1TC T may not be greater than 15 pulses sec Temp none SO rate kWh 161 Calculate the pulse rate depending on SO output On the size of the solar system using the fol lowing formula Pulse rate pulses kWh 50 000 system size kWp The pulse rate must be set on your solar inverter and on the large display 42 Connection of temperature and irradiation sensor The optional addition of an irradiation sensor model Si 01TC K from Ingenieur b ro Mencke amp Tegtmeyer with an integrated PT 100 temperature sensor for temperature measurement enables the acquisition of irradiation data and the corresponding module temperature and storage in the internal data memory as a 5 minute mean value This additional measuring unit helps analyse the system output Based on the values any errors on the PV generator e g shading or fail ure of solar cells can be detected 43 so i al 5 A in E B ER 25 OO Piel ee
59. ration with the Sunways Browser 90 Malfunction Description Remedies 408 CAN Comm Warning Communication malfunctions occur repeatedly on the CAN bus A malfunction occurs in the data transmission on the CAN bus However a data exchange con tinues to be possible Check whether all connec tors of the bus lines and the terminating resistors are properly mounted Check whether the bus lines have been routed parallel to power cables Separate bus lines and power cable from each other spatially if neces sary 409 CAN Conf Warning CAN bus is in the configuration mode No measured values are transferred At least one unit is in the menu item Settings Network CAN bus Close this menu for all units 91 Malfunction Description Remedies 410 SMTP Co SMTP server cannot be reached Check the Email settings with the Sunways Browser Is a valid URL or IP address set for the SMTP server 411 SMTP Soc SMTP no socket available Internal error or problem when addressing the server no remedy available 412 SMTP Co SMTP faulty communication with server Check the Email settings with the Sunways Browser Isa valid recipient Email ad dress set s the portal Email address set to sunways mail1 meteocontrol de in the configuration of the system monitoring 92 Malfunction Description Remedies 413 DNS Fai
60. rea the error has occurred in 1 Error in the area of the solar generator 2 Error in the area of the AC network 3 Error in the area of the inverter 4 Error in the area of the interfaces com munication Service error If an error is shown in the standard display then you can look up the exact error message in the menu under Solar inverter Events 73 You can look up the malfunction causes yourself using the following list First se lect the malfunction which has occurred and then read under Remedies what you can do to eliminate the malfunction Malfunction Description Remedies 101 U DC max Your AT solar inverter is ap proved for a maximum open circuit voltage of the solar generator of 680 V All com ponents of the DC input are sufficiently dimensioned with a safety factor If the threshold is exceeded the solar inverter stops feeding The maximum DC voltage was exceeded Check the dimensioning of your PV generator Too many modules are con nected in series Reduce the number of mo dules and carry out commis sioning again 102 Insulation Before each connection your solar inverter checks the PV sys tem for a possible earth fault or insulation faults Should this kind of error be detected no feeding takes place The mode of operation is conformant with DIN VDE 0126 1 1 The solar inverter has disco vered an insulation fault in the PV system during start
61. rter 2 Inverter 3 36 AC bayonet connector 2 Slid the cable gland and the plug The AC bayonet connector is permissible housing onto the line for cable sheath diameters from 13 mm to 20 mm gt The following sequence must be ob served during assembly 3 Connect the cable ends to the plug 1 Strip the voltage free line and the terminals in accordance with the pin Tightening torque 0 7 Nm 52 5 PE 55 a a a pe A For lines with a cable sheath diameter Observe the pin assignment of the AC from 16 to 20 mm the cable gland must bayonet connector An incorrect assign be adapted accordingly To do this cut ment can result in the unit being de out the inner section of the blue sealing stroyed ring 37 Pin assignment 5 Tighten the cable gland VD i Make sure the line is provided with a strain relief device When using cables with a diameter lt 16 mm the line must be relieved just behind the connector 1 N 2 L1 feed in phase Tightening torque for cable sheath 3 L2 monitoring phase diameters from 4 L3 monitoring phase 13 to 20 mm 6 to 8 Nm 4 Screw plug housing to plug To do this press the outer ring of the plug toward the plug housing Tightening torque 1 2 Nm EES a PE protective earth conductor J 38 The interfaces are located behind the weatherproof connection box on the underside of the solar inverter
62. s they directly af fect data logging For example if you set the time back by 1 hour then the existing data will be overwritten 117 Software update The software update is used to expand functions on your solar inverter The communication software responsible for LCD display interfaces communication and Sunways Browser and the control software can be updated 1 Call up the function Settings Soft ware Update for this purpose This function requires entry of a password default or the customer password you have changed 2 In the upper section of the screen you see the software versions that are currently running If a new version is made available on our website www sunways de then you can download this file and load it via the Sunways Browser Select the file on your hard disk in the File field with the Browse button and confirm the File dialogue with OK Then select the software you want to update communication software con trol software or monitoring software 118 4 The current software is copied to the solar inverter with the Update button 5 The unit is restarted and the new software is loaded with the Restart button gt http at AT Inverter Software update Mozilla Firefox Gi The unit continues to feed while the communication software is being up dated Distributing software update to net worked units If there is a CAN bus connection
63. t for grid undervoltage L1 In addition the following protective equipment in accordance with overvolt age category Ill is provided on the grid and on the solar generator side Grid side varistors These protect the power semiconduc tors in case of high energy short term voltage peaks in the grid and provide for an energy reduction in reactor in case of a grid disconnection Generator side varistors Varistors offer protection against at mospheric overvoltages e g caused by remote strikes during thunderstorms 21 3 0 EEEL 22 Requirements for installation location DANGER The solar inverter may not be installed in rooms subject to explosion hazards The solar inverter may not be exposed to caustic gases No combustible or highly flammable materials may be stored within 3 metres of the solar inverter Mechanical load bearing capacity Note during installation that the solar inverter weighs 30 kg The installation surface must be firm and able to carry this weight in the long term Thermal interaction The installation surface must consist of flame retardant material not suitable surface of wood or plastic suitable con crete and masonry as the frame of the solar inverter can heat up to a maximum of 70 C A minimum distance of 300 mm to other units cabinets ceilings cable ducts etc must be maintained above below and to the sides of the housing See the figure Requirements for installa
64. ta of your solar system In addition to 5 minute mean values energy yields are also stored as 5 minute daily weekly monthly and annual values Up to 200 status changes warnings and errors with start and end are also stored Each data record contains the data and time The data logger is designed as a circulating memory i e the respective oldest data are overwritten with new data Operating Data 5 Min Mean Values Value DC Current DC voltage AC current AC voltage AC output Unit temperature Module irradiation opt Module temperature opt Energy Yields Value 5 minute yield Daily yield Weekly yield Monthly yield Annual yield Status Messages Qty Value 200 Status changes Gi To always find the suitable configuration for installation and commissioning on the PC we recommend the use of a second network card e g PCBus PCMCIA which you can configure to match the de fault setting of the solar inverter The solar inverters are equipped with an Ethernet interface as standard for system monitoring and configuration with a PC Connect your PC and the solar inverter with a crossed or 1 1 Ethernet connec tion cable of the type CAT5 with RJ45 sockets automatic detection or with the included Ethernet cable The PC and the solar inverter must have suitable IP addresses and net masks The network settings can be adjusted wither directly on the solar inverter via the LCD display or on
65. this lies above the permissible value the solar inverter stops feeding and does not start up again un til the value is below the limit Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 211 Frq1 lt Min The solar inverter continually monitors the grid frequency of the phase feeding in If this lies below the permissible value the solar inverter stops feeding and does not start up again un til the value is above the limit Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and de sign 81 Malfunction Description Remedies 212 DC share Your solar inverter continually monitors the quality of current fed in If an increased DC share is found in the current fed in the solar inverter stops feed ing The solar inverter does not attempt to feed in again until after a reset the next day Restart the solar inverter If the error still occurs please contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 213 UAC1 gt 10 Warning The voltage of the phase feeding in is higher than 10 above the nominal value If this is the case for longer than ten minutes the inverter stops feeding and does not switch on again until the voltage drops below this limit again The cable cross section in the AC supply line to the solar inverter is too small Your PV system feeds into a spur line which is insufficiently dimensioned Ask your power sup
66. ues from the standard screen with the Arrow down and Arrow up key Operation of the solar inverter is divided into various areas protected with pass words The password has 8 places Gi If no entry is made with the keyboard af ter entering the password it is necessary to reenter the password after approxi mately 5 minutes The password can be entered in the menu item Settings Login Customer area The customer password must be entered to access this area All settings can be made which are required for installation and commissioning of the solar inverter Gi The password for the customer area is X X X X X k The password is preset and is directly confirmed with As an option you can assign a personal password in the Commissioning menu Installer area In this area the installer can make special settings on the solar inverter which are possible after consulting the technical hotline A device dependent password must be requested from the technical hotline Technical Hotline 49 7531 99677577 You can access all screens on the solar inverter with the menu The menu is opened by pressing the left arrow key from the standard screen Events History Instantaneous values Energy yield Information Solar inverter Energy yield Solar system Events Settings History Instantaneous values System info Login General information Secondary un
67. upply and from the PV generator before opening the unit Warning High leakage current earth connection essential before connecting supply WARNING High leakage currents Be sure to make an earthing connection before connect ing the power supply circuit AC system Electrical work on the solar inverter must be conducted by a qualified electrician while observing the VDE regulations national and other regulations The solar inverter may only be opened by persons authorised by Sunways AG to do so When circuit breakers are tripped the fault cause must be determined and eliminated before returning the unit to operation Check electrical equipment regularly Retighten loose connections Replace damaged lines cables immediately 20 The following parameters are monitored and displayed continuously and simulta neously by the inverter controller DC overvoltage Overvoltage L1 gt 10 Overvoltage L1 gt 15 Undervoltage L1 Overvoltage L2 Undervoltage L2 Overvoltage L3 Undervoltage L3 Isolated operation Overfrequency L1 Underfrequency L1 Surge error brief overvoltage L1 DC share in AC current AFI residual current jump gt 30 mA AFI residual current gt 300 mA Overtemperature of heat sink When a malfunction occurs feeding is immediately interrupted and the solar inverter disconnects from the grid by triggering the grid relay The potential free alarm relay is switched excep
68. y depending on the operating system An example of the configuration 6 Enter the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 under Windows XP is shown in the fol here lowing 7 Enter the IP address of your PC in the gateway IP addresses may not be assigned twice 8 Confirm this entry with within the network After the network configuration is com pleted you can start the Sunways Browser by entering the IP address of the solar inverter in the address line of your web browser 101 Select Start Settings Select Network Connections Double click on the LAN connection via which you are connected to the solar inverter n Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Oa P h 4 Folders P Address le Network Connections eo Dial up Network Tasks Create a new connection Set up a home or small office network Change Windows Firewall settings See Also a Ww Network Troubleshooter Other Places a Control Panel My Network Places My Documents 9 My Computer BT Sunways AT LAN or High Speed Internet Local Area Connection Connected Firewalled C LI VMware Accelerated AMD PCN 102 4 Click in the Status window on 5 Mark Internet Protocol TCP IP and Properties click on Properties again 4 Local Area Connection Status L Local Area Connection Properties M S Client for Microsoft Networks AB File and Printer
69. y tightening the locking screw 25 Solar generator connection Extreme danger from electric shock Touching live parts can result in death AII electrical work must be conducted by a qualified electrician while observing the VDE regulations national and other regulations Execute the direct current wiring in ac cordance with the system dimensioning of your planning expert Prepare all solar generator cables before you carry out the connection of the solar generator to the solar inverter Check each solar generator string for proper operation with an open circuit voltage and short circuit current mea surement Check using the rating plate on the solar inverter whether it is approved for the maximum solar generator voltage The positive and negative lines must be kept electrically separate from the earth potential Touchable live parts of the solar genera tor e g metal frame carrying structure etc must be earthed connection with PE Check the solar generator against short circuits to earth Before connecting the solar generator to the solar inverter the integrated DC load break switch must be opened quickly position 0 After the PV solar generator is connected to the solar inverter and the DC load break switch is switched on the direct generator voltage is present internally The connectors may not be separated while under load Always separate the solar generator side first by qu

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