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SolarEdge Single and Three Phase Inverter Installation Guide

1. Figure 24 Inside the DC Safety Switch for three phase inverters 9kW 10kW 20kW SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 l 2 Grid Connection Guidelines solar edge Grid Connection Guidelines NOTE Three phase inverters require neutral connection at all times only WYE type grids with neutral connection are supported e In single phase inverters connected to corner grounded grids connect the L2 terminal to the grounded conductor When connecting to other grids L1 and L2 are interchangeable e Equipment grounding tightening torques 4 6 AWG 45 Ib in 8 AWG 40 Ib in 10 14 AWG 35 lb in e When connecting multiple single phase inverters in an installation connected to a three phase grid phase balancing may be required by the utility or grid operator Phase balancing is supported in the SolarEdge inverters For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Connection Guide available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs phase_balancing_connection_guide pdf NOTE The conduits hubs and fittings must be suited for field wiring systems For three phase inverters where opposite polarity DC conductors are routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables must be used For single phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75 C For three phase inverters use
2. 2 2 2 2 2222222 69 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication 71 Communication Types 02 002 eee ec ee cee ee cece eee eens 71 Communication Connectors 2 2 2 2 72 Removing the Inverter Cover 2 0000 00022 eee eee eee ee eee eee eee cece e eee eee 73 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection 2 2 2 222 74 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection 22 ee eee eee ce cee cece cece nce eeenees 77 Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection 81 Creating a Cellular Connection 2 2 2 2 2222 81 Verifying the Connection 2 2 2 222222222222222 2222 82 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting 83 Troubleshooting Communication S_OK is Not Displayed 2 83 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rge Contents Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication 2 83 Troubleshooting RS485 Communication 85 Additional Troubleshooting 2 2 22 86 Error CodeS h esaeen e a a veges eia aa ara E E 86 Power Optimizer Troubleshooting 2 94 Appendix B Technical Spec
3. 2 2 2 222 2 119 Connecting the Safety Switch to the Inverter 22 120 Adding Removing or Replacing Power Optimizers 122 Appendix F Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption 123 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 led HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS solar edge HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During installation testing and inspection adherence to all the handling and safety instructions is mandatory SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols are used in this document Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before installing or operating the system Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a warning A note untilthe indicated conditions are fully understood and met D note un risque ilattire l attention sur une op ration qui sielle n est pas faite ou suivi correctement pourrait causer des blessures ou un danger de mort Ne pas d passer une telle note avant que les conditions requises soient totallement comprises et accomplies Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage or destruction of the product Do not proceed beyond a caution sign untilthe indicated conditions are fully understood and m
4. Setup Mode 2 22 51 Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons 51 Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button 55 Configuration Menu Options _ 2 2 222222 57 Country and Grid 2 22 2202222222222 2222222222 57 T CRE a a E OASE aN OA 58 COMMUNICATION 5 22 502 ee ecules one dendonsusssonnartast costs 58 Power Control 2 2 2 2 2 2222 222222222 61 Display seo oea a tt a E o 61 Maintenance 2eme satin deck coditdet die ENS oe 62 Information Jens Loue rate Maadddsnsecvescscsess eases 62 Status Screens Operational Mode 2 2 64 Initial Status sie eles Adee ete ete nil 2 ka take RUE Rennes 64 Main Inverter Status 1 0 0 ec ee ee cece cece eee ence eee eeeee 64 Energy Meter Status 0000 00002 ee ce ee ee eee ee eens 65 Telemetry Stats 2 cnc Se ene dees eh Soe biel cee eu 66 ID Status os seo iio oa ects a EO eA vada cedystheadees CESES 66 Server Communication Status 2 222222022 66 WPS CaS css ee sete ete ne en ec 67 ZigBee Status Lin een ren ee ee ue 67 Cellular Status 2c 226005 bho Soh Los eed Rte a hbo ddl ece cle seGl beds 68 Communication Ports Status 2 0 00 lle eee ee cece see 68 Bal Status occ ce boa tone de ce ne td eo Ci eels 69 Power Control Status
5. all Equipment grounding e terminalwith cable 6 connected Figure 21 Inside the DC Safety Switch for single phase 3 7 6kW inverters IS SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch DC side conduit to the inverter DC connections O o NN DS O so PEE o amA ai lay HD CE q MS orio A LOC O geeee S6b6666e solar TE AC side conduit tothe inverter AC connections Revenue grade meter RGM RGM plate Figure 22 Inside the DC Safety Switch for single phase 3 7 6kW inverters with a built in revenue grade meter RGM optional le o FRS 5 LAN ml BEIT See O OTOIO AAW H O 5 O Ole OQ INT 0101010 Figure 23 Inside the DC Safety Switch for single phase 10 11 4 KW inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch solar TE y o a pal O Sra EA oo jiza ae cal
6. solar TE Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter o When installing inverters side by side follow these clearance specifications Single Phase Three Phase Inverters Inverters Locations where the yearly average 20 cm 8 high temperature is below 25 C 77 F 20cm 8 between inverters Locations where the yearly average between inverters 40 cm 16 high temperature is above 25 C 77 F between inverters e Position the mounting bracket against the wall pole and mark the drilling hole locations refer to Mechanical Specifications on page 109 for inverter and mounting bracket dimensions o For Type 1 Ensure that the U shaped indentations are facing up and the UP marking is correctly oriented as shown below U shape indentations Figure 15 Bracket with U shaped indentations facing up o For Type 2 Ensure that the flat side of the bracket is at the bottom as in Figure 14 o Use at least two bracket holes Additional holes can be used to fix the bracket Determine which and how many holes to use according to mounting surface type and material 2 Drill the holes and mount the bracket Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface IX SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Mounting the Inverter solar edge NOTE When mounting an inverter with Type 2 bracket on an uneven surface you may use spacers washers behind the top mounting hole of the bracket see Figure 16 Depending on the
7. v N o z O S Dimensions with Safety Switch HxWxD in mm Weight with Safety Switch Ib kg None OF iA Minimum and maximum operating temperature range 13 to 140 25 to 60 40 to 60 version available2 FFC Storage temperature range 13 to 140 25 to 60 FIC NEMA3R V o i 2 O o Q 1Rapid shutdown kit P N SE1000 RSD S1 2 40 version P N SExxxA USOOONNU4 all f SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Three Phase Inverters solar edge Recommended OCPD size per grid you may use a larger size than that recommended but never above 60A Inverter 208 VAC 240 VAC Three Phase Inverters SE9KUS SE10KUS SE20KUS 4 wire WYE L1 L2 L3 N 4 wire WYE L1 L2 L3 4 wire WYE L1 L2 L3 i 105 120 132 5 244 277 305 244 277 305 i 183 208 229 422 5 480 529 422 5 480 529 59 3 60 60 5 AC frequency min nom max with HI country setting 57 60 60 5 Max continuous output current per Phase Max output fault current and duration Power factor range 1 adjustable from 0 8 to 0 8 1For other regional settings please contact SolarEdge Support a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Appendix B Technical Specifications SE10KUS SE20KUS lt 3 z18 Cl 3 l a lt S 315 v O s o 2 3 le o Z 2 5 9 5 2 o w e 5 a 2 lt als 5 5 a D 5 o 2 D 2 5 Q
8. Connect an equipment grounding conductor to the grounding terminal according to the supplied instructions the terminal should be purchased separately The grounding terminal accepts a wire size of 6 14 AWG and must be sized for equipment grounding per NEC 250 122 requirements Tighten the screws connecting the power optimizer to the frame and the grounding terminal screw Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 Ib ft I9 e SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Step 1 Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers solar ec LE Mounting bracket Grounding terminal So Figure 6 Power optimizer grounding terminal 5 Verify that each power optimizer is securely attached to the supporting structure or the module Y NOTE Record power optimizer serial numbers and locations as described in Providing Installation Information on page 49 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IS solar edge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Step 2 Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimizer e Connect the Plus output connector of the module to the Plus input connector of the power optimizer e Connect the Minus output connector of the module to the Minus input connector of the power optimizer Input Connect to module b Output te Figure 7 Power optimizer connectors NOTE Images are for illustration purposes only Refer to the label on the product to identify the plus and mi
9. 2 lt D x 3 Z 3 el O D 2 o w 3 S Q 3 oO 2 D a o 5E Q Q a Yes 1MQ Sensitivity O e AS PE RS485 Ethernet ZigBee optional With SolarEdge rapid shutdown kit installed2 Ground fault isolation detection OVE m o OJ X z 3 Z le a 3 RJE ajg oO IE 0 2 O Q ejo 2 Il JAE 5 9 SG 3 2 513 JRE Q p gt IE O 3 Tls 3 7 29 zmo 53 gt 6 8 lela 6 2 5 5 m s 5 NON O oO 3 a Q D n pu D a a n a S a 3 l Zz m O N e EN D N 1A higher current source may be used the inverter will limit its input current to the values stated 2Rapid shutdown kit P N Contact SolarEdge Support all fa a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Three Phase Inverters solar TT SE9KUS SE10KUS SE20KUS STANDARD COMPLIANCE Safety UL1741 UL1699B UL1998 CSA 22 2 NEC2014 sec 690 12 Grid connection standards IEEE 1547 Emissions FCC part15 class B RoHS Yes NSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS AC output conduit size AWG range 3 4 minimum 12 6 AWG a i 3 4 minimum 2 pairs 3 4 minimum 2 pairs 3 4 minimum 2 pairs DC input conduit size of inputs AWG range 12 6 AWG 12 6 AWG 12 6 AWG i ions HxWxD 21x12 5x10 5 540x315x260 Dimensions with Safety Switch HxWxD 30 5x12 5x10 5 775x315x260 Weight 73 2 33 2 73 2 33 2 73 2 33 2 Weight with Safe
10. 240 7 371 9 3210 0 Fac Hz OPs Ok Temp 50 0 11 28 2 Vac V The AC output voltage Vdc V The DC input voltage Pac W The AC output power Fac Hz The AC output frequency OPs_Ok Number of optimizers sending telemetries indicating that they are paired Temp C or F The inverter heat sink temperature SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Energy Meter Status Displays the total energy produced during the last day month year and since inverter installation Day Wh Month KWh Year KWh Total KWh O O O O 0 a0 0 0 If a revenue grade meter is preassembled in the inverter the following status screen showing the total energy reading is displayed instead of the above screen Revenue Grade Meter Status lt OK gt lt Error Message gt Total Wh XXXXXXX e Status Displays OK if the meter is communicating with the communication board e lt Error message gt If an internal meter error is displayed here contact SolarEdge Support e Total Wh The energy read by the meter The value displayed in this line depends on the meter type connected to the inverter and its location o If a bidirectional meter is connected at the consumption point this value is the consumed energy o If the meter is installed at the production connection point this value is the energy produced by the site o If the meter is installed at the grid connection point this val
11. DC Red wire Black wire Figure 57 Single phase 10 11 4 kW inverter DC terminals DC DC Red wire Black wire Figure 58 Three phase inverter DC terminals 2 Connect the wires according to the labels on the AC terminal blocks as follows Single Phase Inverter Wire color Connect to terminal White Figure 59 Single phase inverter AC SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Is Adding Removing or Replacing Power Optimizers solar ad fe E Three Phase Inverter Wire color label Connect to terminal 2 L3 feeds the internal power Black L3 supply White N Figure 60 Three phase inverter AC terminals 3 Tighten the screws of each terminal with a torque of 1 2 1 5 N m 0 88 1 1 Ib ft 4 Verify that there are no unconnected wires at the output of the Safety Switch and that the unused terminal screws are tightened Adding Removing or Replacing Power Optimizers 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait A five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l cran de l onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est indiqu sur l cran LCD attendez cing minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur
12. Ensure that the Plus wire is connected to the terminal and that the Minus wire is connected to the Minus terminal connector Veillez a ce que le cable Plus soit connect au terminal et que le cable soit connect au connecteur terminal OTE If more than two strings are connected each should be properly fused on both DC and DC according to NEC690 35 B OTE SolarEdge s fixed input voltage architecture enables the parallel strings to be of different 2e lengths Therefore they do not need to have the same number of power optimizers as long as the length of each string is within the permitted range e For single phase 3 7 6kW inverters Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the DC and DC terminal blocks according to the labels on the terminals Use a standard straight bladed screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals as described for the AC connection of single phase 3 7 6kW inverters connect the AC grid to the Safety Switch single phase 3 7 6kW inverters on page 38 a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Connecting the Strings to the Safety Switch solar ec LE e For single phase 10 11 4kW inverters Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the DC and DC terminal blocks according to the labels on the terminals o Use a standard flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals The screwdriver blade should fit
13. e Inverter and power optimizer model e Serial number of the product in question e The error indicated on the inverter screen or on the SolarEdge monitoring portal if there is such an indication e System configuration information including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings e The communication method to the SolarEdge server if the site is connected e The inverter software version as appears in the ID status see D Status on page 66 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola re Contents Contents Disclaimers 2 2 2 22222 22220 1 Important Notice 222 318 hed eral te ee eek hae nt nn NN ieee 1 ECC Compliance 22cm nai deseus a e e wd veces 1 Support and Contact Information 2 COntents D eee eras Pte a eee ee a he Sone Coe ee on A 3 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 6 SAFETY SYMBO S 226 ami nr adsense N siecle eee ane ee fees 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System 10 SolarEdge Power Optimizer 0 00 0 000 coe eee eee eee eee 10 SolarEdge Inverter with Safety Switch 10 SolarEdge Monitoring Portal 2 2 2 22 11 Suppor
14. soient d charg s 2 Turn OFF the Safety Switch and the AC switch of the main distribution panel 3 Disconnect and connect the necessary power optimizers 4 Perform pairing and other procedures described in Commissioning the Installation on page 43 on all inverters to which power optimizers were added or from which power optimizers were removed 5 Inthe monitoring portal replace the serial number of the removed power optimizer with serial number of the newly installed power optimizer SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola r Bi g LE Appendix F Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption Appendix F Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption The arc detection option may be disabled by default It must be enabled when UL1699B compliance is required When enabled the inverter performs an automatic self test for arc fault each time the inverter wakes up or is switched ON gt To enable disable arc detection 1 Use the LCD light button to enter Setup mode refer to Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button on page 55 2 Short press the LCD light button to reach the Maintenance menu 3 Select AFCI Enable or Disable To manually test the arc detection functionality 1 Make sure the inverter ON OFF switch is turned ON 2 Use the LCD light button to select Maintenance Manual AFCI Test e If the test is successful the following message is displayed Manual Test PASS The inverter producti
15. AC wires Close the inverter cover Perform the commissioning steps as described in Commissioning the Installation on page 43Commissioning the Installation on page 43 Replacing the Safety Switch Mounting a New Safety Switch 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l cran de l onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est indiqu sur l cran LCD attendez cing minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur soient d charg s Turn OFF the Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel Open the inverter cover Disconnect the DC and AC wires from the inverter If there are ferrite beads on the DC and AC wires in the inverter open and set them aside Unscrew the two conduit nuts in the inverter securing the Safety Switch to the inverter Open the Safety Switch cover and disconnect the external DC and AC wires Unscrew the two conduit nuts securing the Safety Switch to the external conduits Remove the Safety Switch with its mounting bracket from the wall Open the conduit knockouts of the new Safety Switch refer to Opening Conduit Knockouts on page 27 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 0
16. Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Appendix C Mechanical Specifications The following figures provide dimensions of the mounting brackets for the single and three phase inverters m Type 1 mounting bracket weighs 2 87 Ibs 1 3 kg m Type 2 mounting bracket weighs 0 9 Ib 0 4 kg Single Phase 3 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 12 5in 7 6in 49in 316 8mm LT 6 312in 8 8 793mm 11 0in 280 0mm OG LI X 9 8in 250 0mm a oS Dl L o g g TESS ERRA Sg L 7 g o i O O Le 11 8in 300 0mm 95in 241 9mm 8 4in 214 3mm 5 2in 131 8mm Figure 43 Single phase inverter 3 6 kW with brackets top and bottom views Q SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Single Phase 3 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 9 84in 250mm A uzo tt uror e L 11 81in 300mm Figure 44 Single phase 3 6 kW inverter mounting bracket SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 el solar Bi g l Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Single Phase 3 7 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 316 9 12 47 6
17. Inverter The inverter is supplied with one of the following two types of mounting brackets The mounting steps in the next sections refer to these types Type 1 Figure 14 Mounting bracket types NOTE Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter and bracket and make sure that it spans the width of the bracket CAUTION HEAVY OBJECT To avoid muscle strain or back injury use proper lifting techniques and if required a lifting aid when removing or replacing Objet lourd Pour viter la fatigue musculaire ou des blessures au dos utilisez des techniques de levage appropri es et sin cessaire un auxiliaire de levage lors du retrait ou du remplacement 1 Determine the inverter mounting location on a wall stud framing or pole as follows e To allow proper heat dissipation maintain the following minimum clearance areas between the inverter and other objects o 8 20 cm to the top of the inverter o Atleast 4 10 cm to the bottom of the inverter if conduit entry to the Safety Switch will be from the bottom leave sufficient clearance for the conduits as well o 4 10 cm to the right and left of the inverter For easy access to the fans single phase 10 11 4 kW and the three phase inverters you may leave larger clearance o When installing inverters one above of the other leave at least 16 40 cm between inverters SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 9
18. LECTROCUTION ne touchez pas les fils non isol s lorsque le couvercle de l onduleur est retir Only a qualified technician should handle this problem and only after taking proper precautions 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Wait five minutes for the input capacitors to discharge 3 Disconnect the AC breaker 4 Disconnect the DC inputs 5 Connect each DC string separately turn the AC and the inverter ON OFF switch to ON until the error appears for the faulty string o Do not connect strings with a grounding fault to the inverter For further documentation about possible ground current error sources and solutions contact SolarEdge Support o Acertified installer must fix the faulty string before connecting it to the inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi 8 l ge Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Error Single Error Three LCD Description Troubleshooting Message If the fault persists Check the AC connection to inverter Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country Check with the grid operator if a large surge source or irregular load exists near the site AC Voltage Too AC voltage surge The internal hardware that Verify that the output wire size matches the distance 58 59 60 High Line measures AC voltage has measured substantially high between the inverter and the location of the grid 1 2 13 sudden output voltage connection Use a large
19. NEC 2014 690 12 Functionality enabled when SolarEdge rapid shutdown kit is installed2 Safety UL1741 UL1699B UL1998 CSA 22 2 n 4 gt zZ gt A Q e v gt z O m IEEE1547 FCC part15 class B m HE ra o Q o 213 ojo 2 Q o a 5 a w A a NSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS gt O o Le 3 2 a N o z O a a DC input conduit size of strings AWG y minimum 1 2 strings 16 6 AWG range 21x12 5x7 2 in mm 540 x 315x 184 30 5x12 5x7 2 Dimensions H x W xD with Safety Switch in mm 775x315x184 Weight 44 7 120 2 47 7 21 7 lb kg 51 2 23 2 54 7 24 7 lb kg y minimum 16 6 AWG g 3 oO 5 a O 3 a a x x D G gt ao D 2 Z ao ral 5 Revenue grade inverter P N SExxxxA USOOONNR2 for SE7600 inverter USOO2NNR2 2Rapid shutdown kit P N SE1000 RSD S1 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Single Phase 3 7 6kW Inverters solar edge SE3000A US SE3800A US SE5000A US SE6000A US SE7600A US Units Natural convection Natural Convection andinternal fan user replaceable Minimum and maximum operating 2 1 13 to 140 25 to 60 40 to 60 version available temperature range Storage temperature range 13 to 140 25 to 60 Protection rating NEMA 3R Recommended OCPD size per grid you may use a larger size than that recommended but ne
20. available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups us products overview SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE For single phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of S 75 C 167 F For three phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 C 194 F For three phase inverters where opposite polarity DC conductors are routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables must be used This inverter is provided with an IMI Isolation Monitor Interrupter for ground fault protection NOTE S The symbol ORR at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment This symbol is also used in this manual SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System solar ec LE Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System The SolarEdge power harvesting solution maximizes the power output from any type of solar Photovoltaic PV installation while reducing the average cost per watt The following sections describe each of the system s components SolarEdge Power Optimizer The SolarEdge power optimizers are DC DC converters connected to PV modules in order to maximize power harvesting by performing independent Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT at the module level The power optimizers regulate the string voltage at a constant level regardless of string length
21. for incoming and outgoing data 10 Verify the connection as described in Verifying the Connection on page 82 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection The RS485 option enables creating a bus of connected inverters consisting of up to 31 slave inverters and 1 master inverter Using this option inverters are connected to each other ina bus chain via their RS485 connectors The first and last inverters in the chain must be terminated RS485 wiring specifications Cable type Min 3 wire shielded twisted pair a 4 wire cable may be used Wire cross section area 0 2 1 mm 24 18 AWG a CATS cable may be used Maximum nodes 32 Maximum distance between first and last devices 1 km 3300 ft NOTE If using a cable longer than 10 m 33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage S surges by lightning it is recommend to use external surge protection devices For details refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs lightning_surge_protection pdf If grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires there is no need for a lightning protection device SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection solar edge NOTE S If a revenue grade meter is connected to your inverter it uses the RS485 port and therefore an RS485 communication bus cannot be created The following sections describe how to physically connect the RS485 bus and how to configure the bus gt To connect
22. freely in the terminal opening Too large a blade can crack the plastic housing o Insert the screwdriver and firmly tilt it to press the release mechanism and open the clamp o Insert the wire into the top opening see Figure 29 o Remove the screwdriver the wire is automatically clamped Figure 29 DC Spring clamp terminal examples single phase 10 11 4 kW inverter e For three phase inverters Do one of the following o Safety switch version without terminal blocks on the DC side Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the DC and DC terminals of the switch according to the labels in the Safety Switch o Safety switch version with terminal blocks on the DC side Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the DC and DC terminal blocks see also Figure 29 5 If the Safety Switch has a pre assembled RGM flip the RGM plate upwards to its original position 6 Close the Safety Switch cover Attach the switch cover and secure it by tightening the four screws with a torque of 1 2 N m 0 9 ft lb SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi ge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation This chapter describes how to activate the system pair the power optimizers to the inverter and verify the proper functioning of the system Step 1 Activating the System 1 Verify that the ON OFF switch is OFF Turn ON the AC breaker Move th
23. in the following sections are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IS Step 1 Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers solar ad fete Step 1 Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers 1 Determine the power optimizer mounting location and use the power optimizer mounting brackets to attach the power optimizer to the support structure See Figure 4 For optimizers supplied with module frame specific brackets attach the power optimizer to the module frame following the instructions included with the optimizers 2 If required mark the mounting hole locations and drill the hole CAUTION Do not drill through the power optimizer or through the mounting holes The drilling vibrations can damage the power optimizer and will void the warranty Ne pas percer a travers la optimiseur de puissance ou ses trous de fixation Les vibrations quien r sulteraient peuvent endommager la optimiseur de puissance 3 Attach each power optimizer to the rack using the M6 1 4 stainless steel bolts nuts and washers Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 Ib ft For 3NA series power optimizes SolarEdge recommends mounting the power optimizer on a rail with the smooth side facing out so that the power optimizer body will prevent its rotation 4 Use the following methods to ground the power optimizer The metallic enclosure of the power optimizer must be grounded in a
24. last five warnings e Hardware IDs Displays the following HW serial numbers if exist and connected to the inverter o ID the inverter s ID o RGM1 A preassembled RGM or any external RGM with lower Modbus ID o RGM2 A second external RGM with the higher Modbus ID o ZB Zigbee MAC address o Cell MEID CDMA or IMEI GSM SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Status Screens Operational Mode solar ad LE Status Screens Operational Mode During normal operation pressing the external LCD light button turns on the LCD backlight Additional presses display the following screens one after the other Initial Status Vac V Vdc V Pac W 240 7 37 Lx 9 2349 3 P OK XXX YYY lt S_OK gt ON Vac V The AC output voltage Vdc V The DC input voltage Pac W The AC output power P_OK XXX YYY There is a connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data XXX is the number of power optimizers for which telemetries have been received in the last two hours YYY is the number of paired power optimizers identified during the most recent pairing process If XXX and YYY are not equal there may be a problem in one or more power optimizers S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful appears only if the inverter is connected to the server ON OFF Indicates the position of the inverter ON OFF switch Main Inverter Status VYVac Vj Vde V Pac W
25. monitoring the technical and financial performance of one or more SolarEdge sites It provides past and present information on the system performance both at the system and module levels Supported AC Grids The following sections show the AC grids supported by the SolarEdge inverters Grids Supported by the Single Phase Inverters The following figure illustrates grids that are supported and detected automatically by the default grid setting set to Auto when setting the country and grid Refer to Country and Grid on page 57 Note that for auto detection the neutral wire must be connected 208 delta 120 WYE 240 120 split phase 240 delta Figure 1 Auto detected AC grids supported by SolarEdge single phase IS pd SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Grids Supported by the Three Phase Inverters solar ad fete The following figure illustrates grids that are supported however require changing the grid settings Refer to Country and Grid on page 57 Note that in some cases L1 and L2 are not interchangeable In these places L1 and L2 locations appear in the drawing l2 E i l Fe 208 delta 240 delta 240 delta 240 delta Corner grounded ome 4 TE E CIE fr 208 delta 120 WYE Figure 2 AC grids supported by SolarEdge single phase inverter Grids Supported by the Three Phase Inverters o D o z D D N AN i 208 480 208 208 120V WYE 480
26. not report the physical and logical mapping of the installed power optimizers to SolarEdge the SolarEdge monitoring portal will show the logical layout indicating which power optimizers are connected to which inverter but will not show strings or the physical location of power optimizers The inverter may be connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal via LAN or via an external modem connected to the inverter s RS232 connector Alternatively you can connect the inverter to another inverter that is already connected to the server in a master slave configuration Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 71 Providing Installation Information Paper Template Fill out the Physical Layout Template downloadable from the SolarEdge site using the detachable 2D barcode stickers on each power optimizer Once the form is completed scan it and upload the scanned file to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site registration For an example paper template refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs physical layout template pdf Site Mapper Use the SolarEdge Site Mapper smartphone application to scan the power optimizer and inverter 2D barcodes The application creates an XML file that can be uploaded to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site registration The SolarEdge Site Mapper can be downloaded from the application stores For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Site Mapper Software Guide or to the Site Mapper demo movie availa
27. or this inverter limits the PV power production to its relative portion of the feed in power limit as a result of disconnected communication with the smart energy manager If this status appears check the communication to the smart energy manager or the communication to the meter e PWR Limit The inverter maximum output power set by one of the power limiting options o RRCR o Smart energy manager Feed in limitation o P f o Q U e Cos Phi The ratio between active to reactive power e Power Prod The power produced by the inverter For more information refer to the following application notes o Power Control Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs application_note_power_control_ configuration pdf o Feed in Limitation Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs products feed in_limitation_application_note pdf SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Is solar TE Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Power optimizers send information to the inverter via the DC power lines the PV output circuit The information is sent from the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal through the Internet In order to send the data from the inverter a communication connection must be set up as described in this chapter Communication setup is not required for power harvesting however is needed for
28. out easily 9 Push the RS485 terminal block firmly all the way into the connector on the right side of the communication board 10 Terminate the first and last SolarEdge device inverter SMI Control and communication gateway etc in the chain by switching a termination DIP switch inside the inverter to ON move the switch up The switch is located on the communication board and is marked SW7 Iv SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection solar edge Move up the left switch Nb mA Figure 41 RS485 termination switch Q NOTE Only the first and last SolarEdge devices in the chain should be terminated The other inverters in the chain should have the termination switch OFF down position To connect to the monitoring portal 1 Designate a single inverter as the connection point between the RS485 bus and the SolarEdge monitoring portal This inverter will serve as the master inverter 2 Connect the master to the SolarEdge monitoring portal via the LAN or ZigBee communication option gt To configure the RS485 communication bus All inverters are configured by default as slaves If reconfiguration is required 1 Turn ON the Safety Switch 2 Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF 3 Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsul
29. the fan a Fan Failure One of the fans is not working n replacement kit is available from SolarEdge 4 5 8 12 18 SW Error Internal software error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge Support 23 39 42 45 The lines connections to the inverter are incorrect for Description Troubleshooting Wrong AC example AC line 1 from the grid is connected to line 2 Switch between L1 and L2 or L2 and L3 connections connection at the inverter so there is no 120deg between L2 to L1 and L3 to L2 at the inverter side If the fault persists The internal hardware that measures AC current has Cheek ihe AC connedtian te the inverter AC Current measured substantially high output currents This may Check with the grid operator if a large surge source or Surge occur because of changes in the AC voltage or a irregular load exists near the site switching load near the site If the grid does not have problems contact SolarEdge support Ground current surge The internal hardware that HE i Ground Current Ground faults may occur due to insufficient insulation to the 10 37 38 76 77 90 measures ground fault has measured substantially RCD ground high ground currents SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Error Codes solar edge Error Single Error Three LCD Description Troubleshooting Message ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed RISQUE D
30. the release mechanism and open the clamp e Insert the wire into the round opening and remove the screwdriver the wire is automatically clamped Press here with a screwdriver Insert the conductor Figure 28 DC Spring clamp terminal three phase inverter fal SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar ad RE Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch Connecting the Strings to the Safety Switch Strings may be connected in parallel to the two DC input pairs of the switch If more than two strings are required they can be connected in parallel using an external combiner box before connecting to the switch When connecting multiple strings it is recommended to run separate circuits to the Safety Switch or to position the combiner box near the switch This simplifies commissioning by allowing testing and servicing near the inverter gt To connect the strings to the safety switch 1 Strip 5 16 8 mm of the DC wire insulation 2 Insert the DC conduit into the DC side knockout that was opened 3 Equipment grounding Connect the DC equipment ground conductor to the equipment grounding terminal block in the Safety Switch OTE Functional Electrical Earthing of DC side negative or positive is prohibited because the G inverter has no transformer Earthing of module frames and mounting equipment equipotential bonding is required per NEC 4 Connect the DC wires CAUTION
31. value change with a long press until Applied is displayed Use the three rightmost buttons for entering 123 when entering the Setup mode password 12312312 The LCD screen displays status information of the system and various menus for configuration options The LCD panel and buttons are used during the following processes e Operational mode The LCD panel allows checking for proper system operation Refer to Status Screens Operational Mode on page 64 for a description of this option Use the LCD light button to toggle through the informative displays e Setup mode Upon installation the installer may perform basic configuration as described in Inverter Configuration Setup Mode on page 51 50 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface e Error messages In the event of a problem an error message may be displayed on the LCD panel For more information refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 83 and Inverter Configuration Setup Mode on page 51 Inverter Configuration Setup Mode You can configure the inverter using one of the following e The internal LCD user buttons When using this option the inverter cover is removed e The external LCD light button When using this option removing the inverter cover is not required This option of configuration includes a less detailed configuration menu Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons After inverter i
32. 0 60 5 Max output fault current and duration 240V 14 20 175 20 5 20 23 20 275120 5 20 40 20 A ms aR 208V Max continuous output current 21 Lae Max output overcurrent protection Max output overcurrent protection protection Power factor range 1 adjustable from 0 95 to 0 95 BEE 1For other regional settings please contact SolarEdge support SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Single Phase 3 7 6kW Inverters solar edge SE3000A US SE3800A US SE5000A US SE6000A US SE7600A US Units Utility monitoring islanding protection country y es configurable thresholds INPUT Maximum DC power Module STC 4050 5100 6750 8100 10250 325 208V 350 Nominal DC input voltage 350 240V 350 240V 240V 1 16 5 208V Maximum input current 15 5 240V RS pe E E Mann proue ren A E Roversepoertyproeaen Groundeuisoatondeteaon Se Meximumivertrecency o7 5 5 a 97 5 208V CEC weighted efficiency 97 5 97 5 97 5 98 240V ADDITIONAL FEATURES Supported communication interfaces RS485 Ethernet ZigBee optional cellular optional A higher current source may be used the inverter will limit its input current to the values stated e eS SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Appendix B Technical Specifications SE3000A US SE3800A US SE5000A US SE6000A US SE7600A US Units Revenue Grade Data ANSI C12 1 Optional Rapid Shutdown
33. 1 00002 4 0 a i e Connecting the Safety Switch to the Inverter solar ad LE 9 10 11 12 13 14 Position the new Safety Switch below the inverter and from the inside of the inverter grab the AC and DC wires extending from the switch conduits as shown below DC Figure 55 Inserting the AC and DC conduits Attach the safety switch with its bracket to the wall and slightly close the screws Do not over tighten Securely screw the two conduit nuts onto the conduit ends in the inverter Connect the DC and AC wires to the inverter Refer to Connecting the Safety Switch to the Inverter below If ferrite beads were removed from the DC and AC wires place them on the wires and close them Make sure the DC labeled ferrite bead is placed on the DC wires and the AC labeled ferrite bead is placed on the AC wires Connect the external DC and AC wires to the Safety Switch Refer to Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch on page 33 Connecting the Safety Switch to the Inverter 1 lk x Connect the DC as follows e Connect the red wire to any of the DC terminals in the inverter e Connect the black wire to any of the DC terminals in the inverter DC Black wire DC Red wire g f Figure 56 Single phase 3 7 6kW inverter DC terminals SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar ad fete Appendix E Replacing and Adding System Components DC
34. 2 4 0 IK 2 Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter solar ec LE 3 Wait for the completion of the pairing remaining seconds is 0 If pairing fails an error is displayed In this case repeat the pairing steps and refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 94 If the problem persists contact SolarEdge Support When pairing succeeds the following message is displayed Pairing Pairing Completed 4 The system startup process begins 5 Since the inverter is ON the power optimizers start producing power and the inverter starts converting AC NOTE When you turn ON the inverter ON OFF switch the DC cables carry a high voltage and the power optimizers no longer output a safe 1V output Apr s avoir mis l interrupteur ON OFF de l onduleur monophas sur ON les cables DC portent une haute tension et les optimiseurs de puissance ne g n rent plus la tension de s curit de 1V 6 When the inverter starts converting power after the initial connection to the AC the inverter enters Standby mode until its working voltage is reached This mode is indicated by the flickering green inverter LED 7 While the inverter is in Standby mode it monitors the grid and verifies correct grid voltage and frequency The following message is displayed Waking Up Remaining 051 Sec The countdown indicates the seconds remaining until entering the Production mode This time is in accordance with local regulations and is typical
35. 222222222 28 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch _ 33 Grid Connection Guidelines 2 36 Setting the Inverter for 208V Delta Grid Support 2 37 Connecting the AC Grid to the Safety Switch 2 38 Connecting the Strings to the Safety Switch 22 41 Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation 43 Step 1 Activating the System _ 2 22 00 22 43 Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter 45 Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation 2 2 2 2 47 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Contents solar ade Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data 48 The SolarEdge Monitoring System 2 2 1 22 48 Providing Installation Information 2 49 Paper Template 2 2 2 22222222 22222222 49 Site Mapper 222 cs socoes ooo co Sd ou Ta soc ee anis lt 5 49 Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal 49 Chapter 6 User Interface 22 50 LED WserButtOns 2e anneau onde Sen deeccee wesw eed nes 50 Inverter Configuration
36. 2312 The following message is displayed Country lt USA gt Language lt Eng gt Communication Power Control Display Maintenance Information The inverter is now in Setup mode and all its LEDs are lit The inverter automatically exits Setup mode if no buttons are pressed for more than 2 minutes The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options which are described in Configuration Menu Options on page 57 Actual menus may vary from shown depending on the firmware version of the inverter Main menu Country lt USA gt Language lt Eng gt Communication Power Control Display Maintenance Information Country USA FA SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Language English German Spanish French Italian Communication Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt Ss gt ZigBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt RS232 Conf Cellular GPIO Conf lt MTR gt Power Control 2 ka D V Grid Control lt Energy Manager RRCR Conf Reactive Pwr Conf Active Pwr Conf Wakeup Conf Phase Balance lt Dis gt P f Advanced Load Defaults lif ZigBee is connected the Wi Fi Conf menu is not displayed If ZigBee is not connected ZigBee Conf and Wi Fi Conf are both displayed with lt N A gt a 2Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Config
37. 277V WYE 208V Delta Figure 3 AC grids supported by SolarEdge three phase inverters NOTE S Three phase inverters supporting the 208V Delta grid are those indicated by fuses Refer to Setting the Inverter for 208V Delta Grid Support on page 37 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi 8 LE Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System Installation Procedure The following is the procedure for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site Many of these also apply to modification of an existing site 1 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings page 21 2 Recording power optimizer serial numbers optional page 49 3 4 5 6 7 Mounting the inverter 28 Connecting the strings and the AC to the Safety Switch 33 Commissioning and activating the installation page 43 Connecting the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal page 49 Configuring the inverter page 50 Installation Equipment List Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system The following is a recommendation of the equipment needed for installation Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter cover and Safety Switch cover Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter side screw Allen screwdriver for M6 MB8 screw types Standard flat head screwdrivers set Non contact voltage detector Cordless drill or screwdriver and bits suitable for the surface on which the inverter wi
38. 80 Figure 45 Single phase 3 7 6 kW inverter with brackets front side and rear views 16 99 0 35 063 ess y a Tt pen 3 un TT o i eS S i i i b q 80 3 15 62 2 44 83 3 27 j Fa 250 23 9 84 S 299 11 77 Figure 46 Inverter mounting bracket Type 2 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Single Phase 10 11 4 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 solar edge Single Phase 10 11 4 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 3169 250 12 47 9 84 1 4 pu 25 96 659 5 Ej Figure 47 Single phase 10 11 4kW inverter with brackets front side and rear views SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi 8 g l Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 9 8in 12 6in 250mm 20mm 9 1in 49in 231 5mm 125mm gt ca e rJ ZE n se a 18 Tl Zs aol sE AN AE es 29 aE br p haa o o o mg mE SE Se ian Gu m o s Qi uen O i o La o 0 Figure 48 Three phase inverter with bracke
39. 85 Zigbee Cellular RS232 None 1f ZigBee is connected the Wi Fi Conf menu is not displayed If ZigBee is not connected ZigBee Conf and Wi Fi Conf are both displayed with lt N A gt and their menus are not accessible SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 FR Communication LAN Conf IP Config Set DHCP lt en gt set JP Set Mask Set Gateway Set DNS Set Server Addr Set Server Port RS485 1 Conf Device Type lt SE gt Protocol lt M gt Device ID lt 1 gt Slave Detect lt gt Slave List lt gt solar TE ZigBee Conf enabled only if the ZigBee internal module is connected Fl Device Type lt SE gt Protocol lt MP gt Device ID lt 1 gt PAN ID Scan Channel Profile lt ZB2007 gt RS232 Conf EH V Device Type lt sSi Protocol lt GSM gt Set APN Set Modem Type Set User Name Set Password GPIO Conf Device Load ZB Defaults Type lt RRCR gt SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Power Control For detailed information about active and reactive power control options refer to the Power Control Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs application_note_power_control_configuration pdf Grid Control lt En gt Energy Manager RRCR Conf Reactive Pwr Conf Active Pwr Conf Wakeup Conf Phase Balance lt Dis gt P f Advanced Load Defa
40. An arc was detected on the DC side The arc detector is checked every time the inverter Arc detector starts up The internal hardware that measures arcs self test failed failed during wake up tests Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Turn the inverter OFF and then ON If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support If this fault persists reinstall the inverter in a warmer place If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support o Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption on page 123 o Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption on page 123 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Power Optimizer Troubleshooting solar ad RE Power Optimizer Troubleshooting If the inverter status screen indicates that not all power optimizers are paired or not all are reporting P_OK xxx yyy and x lt y those optimizers can be identified through the LCD Refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs products inverters non responding power optimizers pdf Problem String voltage is OV String voltage not OV but lower than number of optimizers Possible Cause Possible Solution Output of one or more power Connect all power optimizer optimizers is disconnected outputs One or more ofthe power optimizers are not connected inthe Connect all power optimizers string One or more of the modules are not Connect the modules to the connected properly to their power RS ou optimizer
41. C grid 1 Remove the inverter cover Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it 2 Identify the fuse locations and the markings as described in Figure 25 LA mw Rotated view Y Grid fuse holder with fuse Y Grid fuse holder A Grid fuse holder A Grid fuse holder with dummy fuse Figure 25 Fuse locations and markings 3 Remove the dummy fuse from the Delta grid fuse holder and set it aside 4 Move the fuse from the WYE grid fuse holder to the Delta grid fuse holder 5 Place the dummy fuse in the WYE grid fuse holder SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 i Connecting the AC Grid to the Safety Switch solar ec LE Connecting the AC Grid to the Safety Switch This procedure varies depending on the inverter type single or three phase Make sure you follow the procedure applicable to your equipment If the Safety Switch has a pre assembled RGM see Figure 21 flip the RGM plate downwards before making the connections gt To connect the AC grid to the Safety Switch single phase 3 7 6kW inverters 1 Remove the spring clamp terminal instructions from inside the switch 2 Strip 05 16 8mm of the AC wire insulation 3 Insert the AC conduit into the AC side knockout that was opened NOTE Q Connect the equipment grounding before connecting the AC wires to the AC terminal block Veillez a relier le conducteur de PE la terre a
42. Les onduleurs monophas 3 7 6kW et triphas s 9 10 20 kW doivent tre connect s a un branchement AC d di avec un disjoncteur de 40A L onduleur monophas 10 11 4kW et triphas s 14 4 33 3 kW doivent tre connect s un branchement AC d di avec un disjoncteur de 60A The inverter input and output circuits are isolated from the enclosure This system does not include an isolation transformer and should be installed with an ungrounded PV array in accordance with the requirements of NEC Articles 690 35 and 690 43 National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 2011 and Canadian Electrical Code Part for installations in Canada Equipment grounding is the responsibility of the installer and must be performed in accordance with all applicable Local and National Codes Les circuits d entr e et de sortie de onduleur sont isol s de l enveloppe Ce syst me ninclut pas d isolation galvanique transformateur et devra tre install sans mise la terre du champ PV et en accord avecles articles 690 35 et 690 43 du National Electric Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 2011 et du Code Electrique Canadien Partie 1 pour les installations faites au Canada La mise la terre des quipements est la responsabilit de l installateur et doit tre faite en accord avec les toutes les r gles locales et nationales applicables This unit must be operated under the specified operating specifications as described in the latest technical specification datasheet
43. SolarEdge Installation Guide sola rg Disclaimers Disclaimers Important Notice Copyright SolarEdge Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the prior written permission of SolarEdge Inc The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice You may refer to the SolarEdge web site http www solaredge us for the most updated version All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Patent marking notice see http www solaredge us groups patent The general terms and conditions of delivery of SolarEdge shall apply The content of these documents is continually reviewed and amended where necessary However discrepancies cannot be excluded No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents The images contained in this document are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provi
44. Stainless steel grounding lock washers Installation Guidelines e This chapter refers only to the module add on power optimizers For module embedded models refer to the installations instructions supplied with the embedded module e The power optimizer can be placed in any orientation e Position the power optimizer close enough to its module so that their cables can be connected e To allow for heat dissipation maintain a 2 5 cm 1 clearance distance between the power optimizer and other surfaces e The minimum and maximum string length guidelines are stated in the power optimizer datasheets e Refer to the SolarEdge Site Designer for string length verification The SolarEdge Site Designer is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups support downloads under Software Tools e Completely shaded modules may cause their power optimizers to temporarily shut down This will not affect the performance of the other power optimizers in the string as long as the minimum number of unshaded power optimizers connected in a string of modules is met If under typical conditions fewer than the minimum optimizers are connected to unshaded modules add more optimizers to the string e Do not leave the power optimizers connectors disconnected Open connectors should be mated to each other e Equipment grounding tightening torques 4 6 AWG 45 Ib in 8 AWG 40 Ib in 10 14 AWG 35 lb in Q NOTE The images contained
45. and environmental conditions The power optimizers include a safety voltage function that automatically reduces the output of each power optimizer to 1 Vdc in the following cases e During fault conditions e The power optimizers are disconnected from the inverter e The inverter s ON OFF switch is turned OFF e The Safety Switch is turned OFF e Inverter s AC breaker is turned OFF Each power optimizer also transmits module performance data over the DC power line to the inverter Two types of power optimizers are available e Module Add on power optimizer connected to one or more modules e Smart Module embedded power optimizer are embedded into a module SolarEdge Inverter with Safety Switch The SolarEdge inverter efficiently converts DC power from the modules into AC power that can be fed into the main AC service of the site and from there to the grid The inverter also receives the monitoring data from each power optimizer and transmits it to a central server the SolarEdge monitoring portal requires Internet connection The Safety Switch is a manually operated switch for disconnecting the DC power of a SolarEdge system The Safety Switch is located below the inverter and is connected to the inverter with AC and DC wires 10 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi 8 LE Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System SolarEdge Monitoring Portal The SolarEdge monitoring portal enables
46. angle use the appropriate size and number of spacers so that the bracket is perpendicular to the ground Recommended a stainless steel 3 4 long screw with a 1 4 socket button head two jam nuts and three washers Li Figure 16 Mounting on uneven surfaces 3 Hang the inverter on the bracket see Figure 17 and Figure 18 Lift the inverter from the sides or hold it at the top and bottom of the inverter to lift the unit into place Do not lift holding the Safety Switch as it may be damaged e For Type 1 Use the screws at the top of the inverter as shown below Let the inverter lay flat against the wall or pole Hang here La Figure 17 Hanging the inverter on the bracket Type 1 i SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rge Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter e For Type 2 Align the two indentations in the inverter enclosure with the two triangular mounting tabs of the bracket and lower the inverter until it rests on the bracket evenly Mounting tab ANN WANN W Indentation 2 2 2 Be Bet E E Z 2 2 Figure 18 Hanging the inverter on the bracket Type 2 4 Optionally secure the Safety Switch bracket to the wall e Mark the location of the bracket screw for the Safety Switch and drill the hole Figure 19 Safety Switch bracket e Fasten the bracket using a standard bolt Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting
47. ated wires when the inverter cover is removed RISQUE D LECTROCUTION ne touchez pas les fils non isol s lorsque le couvercle de l onduleur est retir 4 Use the user buttons to configure the connection To set the inverter designated as master select the following in the LCD menus 80 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication e Communication gt Server gt LAN ZigBee or CDMA e RS485 1 Conf gt Device Type gt SolarEdge e RS485 1 Conf gt Protocol gt Master e RS485 1 Conf gt Slave Detect The system starts automatic detection of the SolarEdge slave inverters connected to the master inverter The inverter should report the correct number of slaves If it does not verify the connections and terminations 5 Verify the connection of the master to the SolarEdge monitoring portal as described in Verifying the Connection on page 82 Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection This communication option enables using a ZigBee connection to connect one or several devices to the SolarEdge monitoring portal The ZigBee device is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups products communication under ZigBee Creating a Cellular Connection This communication option enables using a cellular CDMA connection for connecting the device to the SolarEdge monitoring po
48. be obtained verifying the compatibility of the connectors Les connecteurs du module doivent tre m caniquement compatibles avec les optimiseurs de puissance Sinon le systeme SolarEdge install peut tre dangereux ou causer des probl mes fonctionnels tels que les d fauts de terre qui peuvent provoquer un arr t de onduleur Afin d assurer la compatibilit m canique entre les optimiseurs de puissance SolarEdge et les modules auxquels ils sont connect s il faut e Utiliser des connecteurs identiques du m me fabricant et du m me type aussi bien pour les optimiseurs de puissance que pour les modules e V rifiez que les connecteurs sont compatibles de la mani re suivante o Le fabricant du connecteur doit explicitement v rifier la compatibilit avec le connecteur SolarEdge o Unrapport de test de tierce partie doit tre effectu par l un des laboratoires externes indiqu s ci dessous TUV VDE Bureau Veritas UL CSA Intertek qui v rifiera la compatibilit des connecteurs IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Modules with SolarEdge power optimizers are safe They carry only a low safety voltage before the inverter is turned ON As long as the power optimizers are not connected to the inverter or the inverter is turned OFF each power optimizer will output a safe voltage of 1V SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi g ge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Package Contents e Power optimizers e
49. ble on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups installer tools site mapper Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal Create the site in the monitoring portal using the registration form available at http www solaredge us groups site registration Fill out all required information in the form which includes information about your installation as well as details about its logical and physical mapping IK SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Chapter 6 User Interface sola r ed fe E Chapter 6 User Interface LCD User Buttons Four buttons are located inside the inverter above the LCD panel and are used for controlling the LCD menus as shown below Enter 3 Down 2 Up 1 Esc CEA A a Cr Gr EH b a ZJ T f FLE Figure 31 LCD Internal menu buttons Use the four user buttons to control the LCD panel menus e Esc Moves the cursor gt to the beginning of the currently displayed parameter goes to the previous menu and cancels a value change with a long press until Aborted is displayed e Up 1 and Down 2 Moves the cursor from one menu option to another moves among the characters of a displayed parameter and toggles between possible characters when setting a value e Enter 3 Selects a menu option and accepts a
50. ccordance with the requirements of the local and national codes L enceinte m tallique de l optimiseur de puissance doit tre mise la terre en accord avec les r gulations locales et nationales e For mounting on a grounded metal rail Use the provided 5 16 stainless steel grounding star washer between the railing and the flat side of the mounting bracket The grounding washer should break through the anodize coating of the railing to ensure low resistive connection Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 Ib ft 1For a list ofracking models and their appropriate grounding method refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs grounding_se_power_optimizers pdf 18 ne SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi g ge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Mounting bracket Figure 4 Power optimizer installation and grounding using a star washer e For mounting on rails with sliding nut fasteners Use the SolarEdge grounding plate purchased separately between the railing and the flat side of the mounting bracket Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 Ib ft 7 Rail with sliding nut fastener _ Insert the plate tabs into the indicated 7 AG af gt 0 g Pod e y tpt se structure specific hardware not supplied by SolarEdge Figure 5 Power optimizer installation and grounding using a grounding plate e For mounting on rails with sliding nut fasteners or an un grounded structure such as a wooden structure
51. d charg s 2 Turn OFF the Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel 3 Open the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 73 4 Disconnect the DC and AC wires from the inverter If there are ferrite beads on the DC and AC wires in the inverter open the beads and set them aside 5 Unscrew the two conduit nuts in the inverter securing the Safety Switch to the inverter 6 Remove the screws securing the inverter to the mounting bracket and remove the inverter from the mounting bracket If you remove the old inverter and do not immediately install a new one then S o Lock the Safety Switch in the OFF position using a lock on the switch o Use insulation tape to isolate each of the AC and DC wires o Seal the open conduits using duct tape 7 Place the new inverter on the mounting bracket insert the screws securing the inverter to the mounting bracket 8 Screw the two conduit nuts in the inverter securing the Safety Switch to the inverter 9 Connect the DC and AC wires to the inverter Refer to Connecting the Safety Switch to the Inverter on page 120 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar ad fete Appendix E Replacing and Adding System Components 10 11 12 If ferrite beads were removed from the DC and AC wires place them on the wires and close them Make sure the DC labeled ferrite bead is placed on the DC wires and the AC labeled ferrite bead is placed on the
52. de reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment al SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Support and Contact Information sola r ad fe E Support and Contact Information If you have technical problems concerning SolarEdge products please contact us e USA and Canada 1 877 360 5292 e Worldwide 972 073 2403118 e Fax 1 530 273 2769 e Email to support solaredge us Before contact make sure to have the following information at hand
53. described Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button on page 55 e Two communication glands for connection of inverter communication options Each gland has three openings Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 71 for more information SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IS sola rg Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Opening Conduit Knockouts This step may be performed after mounting the inverter 1 Move the Safety Switch and the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF NOTE When the Safety Switch is OFF for example during maintenance it may be locked to prevent safety hazard 1 Move the Safety Switch to the Lock position S 2 Insert the lock through the knob opening and lock aw 2 Loosen the screws on the front cover of the Safety Switch as shown below Loosen these screws Figure 12 Opening the Safety Switch cover 3 Remove the Safety Switch cover 4 Open the AC and DC conduit knockouts The switch has knockouts located at the bottom back and sides of the enclosure each with two sizes and 1 Open the necessary pair according to the conduits used in the installation taking care not to interfere with any of the internal components A Unibit drill may be used Knockouts Figure 13 Safety Switch knockouts SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IS Mounting the Inverter solar edge Mounting the
54. e SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface o For electricity meters refer to the application note Connecting an Electricity Meter to SolarEdge Devices at http www solaredge us files pdfs connecting revenue grade meter to solaredge devices pdf o SS SunSpec for a non SolarEdge logger Fan Status This window is applicable to Three Phase Inverters and Single Phase 10 11 4 kW inverters and provides information about the status of the inverter external and internal fans or Fan Status Fanl Not Working Fan2 Operating Fan Status Int Not Working Ext Operating Each fan can have one of the following statuses Operating Fan OK Not Working This status may indicate a system error and not necessarily a faulty fan Turning AC OFF and ON again may clear this status If the status does not change replace the fan For more information refer to External Fan Maintenance and Replacement on page 116 Power Control Status Available from communication board CPU firmware version 2 7xx 3 7xx and later PWR CTRL REMOTE PWR Limit 10 04 kW CosPhi 0 9 Power Prod 7000W e PWR CTRL The power control status o REMOTE Communication with the RRCR or smart energy manager is confirmed validated 69 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 _ a Power Control Status sola r ec fe E o LOCAL The power is controlled locally e g by a fixed limit
55. e Language option to set the language in which the LCD should display 2 Confirm your language selection in the confirmation screen Toggle to YES and press Enter Communication 1 Select the Communication option to define and configure e The communication option used by the inverter to communicate with the SolarEdge monitoring portal e The communication option used to communicate between multiple SolarEdge devices or other external non SolarEdge devices such as electricity meters or loggers EE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE 2 Select Server to set which communication method is used to communicate between devices and the SolarEdge monitoring portal Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 71 for a full description of these communication options N Chapter 6 User Interface NOTE The Server menu shows only the communication options installed in the inverter The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options in the Communication menu For detailed information about all the configuration options refer to the Communication Options Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs solaredge communication_options_application_note_ v2_250_and_above pdf Communication Server 1 Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt sS gt ZigBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt RS232 Conf Cellular GPIO Conf lt MTR gt LAN RS4
56. e Safety Switch to the ON position If not already removed remove the inverter cover Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed RISQUE D LECTROCUTION ne touchez pas les fils non isol s lorsque le couvercle de l onduleur est retir Activate the inverter according to the activation instructions supplied in the inverter package a Verify card S N matches inverter S N b Insert the card into slot marked CARD on the communication board c Turn ACON d LCD shows Running Script gt Done e If LCD shows Script error contact SolarEdge Support Verify that the inverter is configured to the proper country Press the LCD light button until reaching the ID status screen ID 4 44 DSP1 2 1 0210 1 0034 CPU 0003 14xx Country USAI If required perform the following additional steps e Country settings or inverter configuration using the internal LCD user buttons refer to Country and Grid on page 57 e Communication options connection refer to Setting Up Communication on page 71 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Step 1 Activating the System solar edge 8 10 s A Close the inverter cover by tightening the screws with a torque of 9 0 N m 6 6 Ib ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two centra
57. e rubber fitting 4 Remove the rubber fitting from the gland and insert the CAT5 6 cable through the gland and through the gland opening in the inverter 5 Push the cable into the cut opening of the rubber fitting Ba Cut opening j D Figure 35 Cable glands and rubber fitting SN LAS CAT5 6 standard cables have eight wires four twisted pairs as shown in the diagram below Wire colors may differ from one cable to another You can use either wiring standard as long as both sides of the cable have the same pin out and color coding Wire Color 10Base T Signal RJ45 Pin ES PE HE EE 1The inverter connection does not support RX TX polarity change Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the switch capabilities SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Is 2 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection solar edge T 568B Standard T 568A Standard 12345678 12345678 RJ 45 Male Plug Figure 36 Standard cable wiring 6 Use a pre crimped cable to connect via gland 1 to the RJ45 plug on the inverter s communication board or if using a spool of cable connect as follows a b Insert the cable through gland 1 Remove the cable s external insulation using a crimping tool or cable cutter and expose eight wires Insert the eight wires into an RJ45 connector as described in Figure 36 Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector Connect the Ethern
58. each string which strings are connected to each inverter and so on e Physical Layout Shows a schematic physical layout of the components in the system such as inverters strings and modules as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables a bird s eye view of the actual location of a system component Using the portal you can e View the latest performance of specific components e Find under performing components such as modules by comparing their performance to that of other components of the same type e Pinpoint the location of alerted components using the physical layout e See how components are connected to each other e Pair power optimizers remotely To display a logical layout insert the inverter serial number in the new site created in the application When the communication between the inverter and the monitoring server is established the logical layout will be displayed To display a physical layout you need to map the locations of the installed power optimizers To generate a physical mapping use either the iPhone Site Mapper application or a mapping template which should be filled out using the detachable stickers see Providing Installation Information below The logical and physical mapping can be used for debugging a problem using the SolarEdge monitoring portal Ib SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi 8 ge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation If you do
59. ecting it to the other strings or to the inverter Verify correct polarity by measuring the string polarity with a voltmeter Use a voltmeter with at least 0 1V measurement accuracy For troubleshooting power optimizer operation problems refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 94 al SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter solar ad LE Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Install the inverter either before or after the modules and power optimizers have been installed NOTE For single phase 3 7 6kW inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75 C 167 F For single phase 10 11 4kW inverters and for three phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 C 194 F For three phase inverters where opposite polarity DC conductors are routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables and components must be used Inverter Package Contents e One SolarEdge inverter e One mounting bracket e Two Allen screws for fastening the inverter to the mounting bracket e This installation guide e Quick installation guide e Inverter activation instructions may include an activation card Identifying the Inverter Refer to the sticker on the inverter that specifies its Serial Number and its Electrical Ratings Provide the serial number when contacting SolarEdge support The serial number is also required when opening a new site in the SolarEdge monitori
60. erred to as Fan 1 and Fan 2 e In three phase inverters Fan 1 is internal Fan 2 is external e In single phase 10 11 4kW inverters Fan 1 is external Fan 2 is internal e In single phase 7 6kW inverter has one internal fan referred to as Fan 1 A fan replacement kit is available from SolarEdge Figure 52 Inverter external fan Fan Maintenance 1 Atleast once a year open the fan screen and clean the accumulated dust using a brush 2 Check the Fan Status screen on the LCD refer to Fan Status on page 69 3 If one of the following occurs replace the fan as described below e When the fan stops operating e Fanstatus is Not Working Before replacing the fan turn the inverter AC OFF and ON and check if the status is cleared e The following Error is displayed o In Three Phase inverters Fan 2 Failure o Insingle Phase 10 11 4 kW inverters Fan 1 Failure External Fan Replacement 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step 116 e SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar ec LE Appendix D External Fan Maintenance and Replacement If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l cran de l onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est i
61. es jusqu ce qu ils soient accoupl s Les connecteurs doivent tre accoupl s ou ferm s avec des terminaux tanches Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection After a module is connected to a power optimizer the power optimizer outputs a safe voltage of 1V Therefore the total string voltage should be equal to 1V times the number of power optimizers connected in series in the string For example if 10 power optimizers are connected in a string then 10V should be produced e Make sure the modules are exposed to sunlight during this process otherwise the power optimizers may not be powered If you use a tracker the power optimizer will turn ON only if the tracker is tracking the sun and the module provides at least 2W SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi g ge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers In SolarEdge systems due to the introduction of power optimizers between the PV modules and the inverter the short circuit current Le and the open circuit voltage Voc hold different meanings from those in traditional systems For more information about the SolarEdge system s string voltage and current refer to the Voc and lee in SolarEdge Systems Technical Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs isc_and_voc_in_solaredge sytems_ technical_note pdf To verify proper power optimizers connection Measure the voltage of each string individually before conn
62. es of all modules and should be within the operating range of the inverter Pac W specifies the total AC output power produced 2 Take note of the serial on the inverter label using the detachable 2D barcode sticker on each device This information is used in the SolarEdge monitoring portal to identify this inverter and is needed to open a new site in the monitoring portal Your SolarEdge power harvesting system is now operational SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IN Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data solar ec LE Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data NOTE S This step requires connecting one of the communication options Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 71 The SolarEdge Monitoring System The SolarEdge monitoring portal enables accessing SolarEdge site information including up to date information viewed in a physical or logical view The monitoring portal is described in detail in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs solaredge monitoring portal user guide pdf The SolarEdge monitoring portal can display logical and physical layouts of the installed system as follows e Logical Layout Shows a schematic logical layout of the components in the system such as inverters strings and modules as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables you to see which modules are connected in
63. et D note un risque il attire l attention sur une op ration qui sielle n est pas faite ou suivi correctement pourrait causer un dommage ou destruction de l quipement Ne pas d passer une telle note avant que les conditions requises soient totallement comprises et accomplies Q Denotes additional information about the current subject IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IE solar TE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A A gt D RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE Use this inverter only with PV modules with a maximum system voltage rating of 600V or higher RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ET D INCENDIE Utilisez cet onduleur seulement avec des modules PV sp cifi s pour une tension de syst me maximum de 600V ou plus The inverter cover must be opened only after shutting off the inverter ON OFF switch located at the bottom of the inverter This disables the DC voltage inside the inverter Wait five minutes before opening the cover Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitors Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle de l onduleur avant d avoir coup l interrupteur situ en dessous de l onduleur Cela supprime les tensions CC et CA de l onduleur Attendre que le LCD affiche une tension s curis e 50V Si l affichage LCD n est pas visible attendre cinq m
64. et connector to the RJ45 port on the communication board RJ45 Ethernet port Figure 37 The RJ45 Ethernet connection 7 For the switch router side use a pre crimped cable or use a crimper to prepare an RJ45 communication connector Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector in the same order as above Figure 36 8 Connect the cable RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port of the Ethernet switch or router You can connect more than one inverter to the same switch router or to different switches routers as needed Each inverter sends its monitored data independently to the SolarEdge monitoring portal Is Q SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication 9 The inverter is configured by default to LAN If reconfiguration is required a b Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel Turn ON the Safety Switch ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed RISQUE D LECTROCUTION ne touchez pasles fils non isol s lorsque le couvercle de l onduleur est retir Use the internal user buttons to configure the connection as described in Communication on page 58 NOTE If your network has a firewall you may need to configure it to enable the S connection to the following address e Destination Address prod solaredge com e TCP Port 22222
65. ethod of connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server Status Displays OK if the inverterestablished successful connection and communication with the specified server port device LAN RS485 or ZigBee module XXXXXXXX Eight bit Ethernet communication connection status A string of 1s and Os is displayed 1 indicates OK 0 indicates an error For a list of the possible errors and how to troubleshoot them refer to Troubleshooting Communication S_OK is Not Displayed on page 83 Error message according to failure Refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 83 IP Status This window describes the Ethernet configuration IP Mask Gateway and MAC address Media Access Control of the Inverter TP LYZ 1268 a 2e LLY MSK 25595 2002 99x0 GW 192 168 2 1 MAC 0 27 02 00 39 36 ZigBee Status This window describes the ZigBee configuration PAN XXXXX CH XX XXXX RSSI lt L gt MID XXXX XX RSSI The receive signal strength indication of the closest ZigBee in the system L low M medium H high and no signal PAN ID The ZigBee transceiver PAN ID Ch The ZigBee transceiver channel ID The ZigBee transceiver ID MID The Master ID of the coordinator master ZigBee module This field is shown only in devices with router slave ZigBee modules and after a successful ZigBee association I
66. f a ZigBee module is not connected a No ZigBee message is displayed instead of the MID field SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Cellular Status solar edge Cellular Status Server Cell lt S OK gt Status lt OK gt Sig 5 lt Error message gt Server The method of communication to the SolarEdge monitoring portal Should display Cell Status Displays OK if the inverter established a successful physical connection to the Cellular modem S_OK The last communication to the SolarEdge monitoring portal was successful appears if the inverter is connected to the portal Sig The signal strength received from the cellular modem A value between 0 5 0 no signal 5 excellent signal Error message per communication connection status failure Communication Ports Status Dev Prot RS485 1 lt SE gt lt S gt lt gt ZigBee lt SE gt lt MPS gt lt gt The total number of slaves detected on the specific port Dev The type of device that was configured to a specific port based on the port s functionality as follows o SE SolarEdge device default o DM Revenue meter o LGR Non SolarEdge logger PROT The protocol type to which the port is set o Fora SolarEdge device m S SolarEdge slave m M SolarEdge master m P2P ZigBee point to point MPM ZigBee multipoint master for the SolarEdge ZigBee home gateway m MPS ZigBee multipoint slave for a ZigBee router modul
67. g an existing installation turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch the Safety Switch and the AC circuit breaker on the main AC distribution panel Avant de faire ces tapes teignez l onduleur monophas en mettant sur OFF l interrupteur ON OFF situ au bas de l onduleur Ill Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated Open connectors should be mated to each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps Les connecteurs d entr e et sortie ne sont pas tanches jusqu ce qu ils soient accoupl s Les connecteurs doivent tre accoupl s ou ferm s avec des terminaux tanches CAUTION This unit must be operated according to the operating specifications in this document Cette unit doit tre op r e suivant les instructions trouv es dans ce document CAUTION All PV modules in the same installation must be equipped with a power optimizer Tous les modules de la m me installation doivent tre quip s d un optimiseur de puissance CAUTION Cutting the power optimizer input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty Sectionner les cables d entr es ou de sortie de l optimiseur est interdit et annule sa garantie CAUTION Power optimizers are IP65 NEMA4 rated Choose a mounting location where optimizers will not be submerged in water Les optimiseurs de puissances sont compatibles la norme IP65 NEMA4 Choisissez le lieu de montage tel que l optimiseur ne
68. guration Consult your network IT Check the physical connection to the switch router Check that the link LED at the router switch is lit indicating phy link If OK contact your network IT otherwise replace the cable or change it from cross to straight connection SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication solar ec LE Error Message Error Description Troubleshooting Connect a laptop and check for internet connection If internet access is unavailable contact your IT admin or your internet provider The connection to the G Server Ping Failed Internet is not available Ping to google com failed Check the SolarEdge server address under LAN Conf Ping to redundant server x submenu failed Server x Ping Failed Address prod solaredge com Port 22222 The connection to the Check with your network SolarEdge server was not administrator whethera established Communication firewall or another device is with the server failed blocking transmission Tcp Connect Failed Go Is SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting RS485 Communication 1 Ifthe message Master Not Found appears the master device is not responsive or the RS485 cable is not connected Check the connections to the master device and fix if required 2 If after slave detection the number of slaves reported in the ma
69. he limit permitted in this country Grid frequency is below the limit permitted in this country DC feed detected on the AC output Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Check the grid connection Check the GND wire connection Check the L1 L2 and Neutral wire connections Verify symmetric load between L1 and L2 Consult the local grid authority Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country Turn OFF the inverters in the site and verify AC grid voltage If the inverter is located far from the connection point to the grid use a larger gauge AC wire Consult the grid operator If permitted by local authorities use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to change the settings Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country Consult the grid operator If permitted by local authorities use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to changethe settings Handle this in the same manner as error 32 Handle this in the same manner as error 32 If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Error Codes solar edge Error Single Error Three LCD Description Troubleshooting Message When AC voltage returns the inverter should restart after AC grid voltage malfunctions The inverter has shut off some time time depends on country grid connection codes Islandin due to islanding If the problem persists then consult wi
70. ifications 97 Single Phase 3 7 6kW Inverters 2 2 97 Single Phase 10 11 4kW Inverters 1 0 0 lee eee ee eee cece eee eee 101 Three Phase Inverters 22 c 220 ceie ele egi lees ve Sed eb bd didseed Soecas oveiesees 104 Default Trip Limits and Times According to IEEE1547 107 Safety SWITCH ceo k oe ee D mses ciece esa ea 108 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications 109 Single Phase 3 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 109 Single Phase 3 7 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 111 Single Phase 10 11 4 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 112 Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 113 Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 115 Appendix D External Fan Maintenance and Replacement _ 116 Fan Maint nanee 2 28 cece Se a eee kee net Lunette 116 External Fan Replacement 2 2 22 2222222222222222220 116 Appendix E Replacing and Adding System Components _ 118 Replacing an Inverter _ 02 02 0000 ee cee 222222222220 118 Replacing the Safety Switch 2 2 2 22222222222 119 Mounting a New Safety Switch
71. inputs optimizer inputs Check polarity of the string Wrong polarity connection on one of output using a voltmeter and thestrings correct if needed Ke ie SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Problem Possible Cause One or more extra power optimizer are connected in the string String voltage is higher than the number of optimizers WARNING string without a power optimizer If the measured voltage is too high the installation may not have a safe low voltage PROCEED WITH CARE A deviation of 1 per string is reasonable Sila tension mesuree est trop haute la tension basse de securite pourrait manquer dans l installation REDOUBLEZ DE PRECAUTION Une deviation de 1 par string est raisonnable A malfunction of one of the power optimizers A module is connected directly to the Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Possible Solution Check if an extra power optimizer is connected in the string If not proceed to next solution Verify that only power optimizers are connected in the string and that no module outputs are connected without a power optimizer If the problem persists proceed to the next step o Disconnect the wires that connect the power optimizers in the string Measure the output voltage of each power optimizer in order to locate the power optimizer that does not output the 1V safety voltage If a malfunctioning power optimizer is loca
72. inutes avant d ouvrir le couvercle Sinon il y a un risque de choc lectrique provenant de l nergie stock e dans le condensateur N ENS Inverter ON OFF switch 0 DI O OFF lt n 1 ON Before operating the inverter ensure that the inverter is grounded properly Avant d utiliser l onduleur monophas assurez vous que l onduleur est correctement mis la terre Opening the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by qualified service personnel familiar with this inverter L unit ne doit tre ouverte que par un technicien qualifi dans le cadre de l installation et de la maintenance SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS solar edge A di The supplied Safety Switch meets all requirements for a code compliant installation of this ungrounded system The DC section disconnects both the positive and negative conductors Le sectionneur externe inclus repond aux exigences de conformit pour l installation de ce syst me non reli la terre Le coupeur CC ouvre les conducteurs positifs et n gatifs The single phase 3 7 6 KW and three phase 9 10 20 KW must be connected to a dedicated AC branch circuit with a maximum Overcurrent Protection Device OCPD of 40 A The single phase 10 11 4 kW and three phase 14 4 33 3 kW inverters must be connected only to a dedicated AC branch circuit with a maximum Overcurrent Protection Device OCPD of 60A
73. itoring portal e Factory Reset Performs a general reset to the default device settings e SW Upgrade SD Card Perform a software upgrade using an SD card e Diagnostics Displays the Isolation Status screen Refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs application_note_isolation_fault_ troubleshooting pdf e AFCI Enables or disables arc fault self test Refer to Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption on page 123 e Manual AFCI Test Accessible from the LCD Light button menus only Starts a self test for arc detection Refer to Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption on page 123 e Grid Protection Available in specific countries Enables viewing and setting grid protection values Refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs viewing_grid_ protection_values pdf e Optimizer Conf Accessible from the LCD Light button menus only Enables the Rapid Shutdown feature when a kit is installed in the inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Information Select Information to display the following options Versions Error Log Warning log Hardware IDs e Versions Displays inverter firmware versions o ID The inverter ID o DSP 1 2 The DSP digital control board firmware version o CPU The communication board firmware version S NOTE Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge Support e Error Log Displays the last five errors e Warning Log Displays the
74. l connector on the communication board is properly done 3 Check that the selected communication option is properly configured 4 Use a method independent of the SolarEdge device to check whether the network and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop to the Ethernet router and connect to the Internet 5 Check whether a firewall or another type of network filter is blocking communication 6 For ZigBee troubleshooting refer to the ZigBee installation manuals Error Codes The error messages include an error number and a description and have the following format Error code XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX An error message is displayed for 30 seconds after which the inverter waits the necessary reconnection time and then restarts During this time the LCD displays the Waking Up message and the remaining time to reconnection The error code numbers may differ depending on the inverter type single phase or three phase as described in the table below SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IS solar Bi 8 ge Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting All Warnings and Cautions in this manual should be adhered to while troubleshooting an error Tous les avertissements et pr cautions mentionn s dans ce manuel doivent tre aussi appliqu s en cas de d pannage Error Single Error Three LCD Phase Phase Message Check the fan status screen If required replace
75. l restart to resume system operation Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF and then ON The inverter performs an arc detection self test and starts normal operation gt To troubleshoot self test failures If the self test fails the inverter displays an error message indicating that the arc detector hardware failed during wake up tests Peer ow L92 AFCI self test failed The inverter transmits an error message to the monitoring portal and continuously repeats the arc detection self test until it is successful If the problem persists contact SolarEdge support SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IS EN If you have technical queries concerning our products please contact our support through SolarEdge service portal http www solaredge com groups support services USA and Canada 1 0 877 360 529 2 Worldwide 972 0 73 240 311 8 Fax 1 0 530 273 2769 Email to support solaredge us
76. l screws The following figure illustrates recommended order Figure 30 Tightening order of the screws Turn ON the Safety Switch If an additional external DC switch is installed between the power optimizers and the inverter s then turn it ON A status screen similar to the following appears on the LCD panel Vac V Vdc V Pac w 340 7 14 1 0 0 P OK 000 000 lt S_OK gt OFF Verify that the following information appears on the LCD panel e P_OK Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indicates connection to the power optimizers and that at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data If P_OK does not appear check the power optimizer string and DC input connections e 000 000 Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indicates the number of power optimizers that have been paired to this inverter At this stage the number should be 000 since no power optimizers have been paired e S_OK the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server If S_OK is not displayed and the inverter is connected to the server refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 83 e Vac V the grid AC output voltage Verify the correct value SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar Bi ge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Instal
77. lation e Vdc V The DC input voltage of the longest string connected to the inverter There should be a safety voltage of 1V for each power optimizer in the string S NOTE A measurement error on the inverter LCD of 3 V is acceptable e Pac w the AC output power should be 0 0 since the inverter is OFF e OFF the inverter ON OFF switch is in the OFF position Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter Once all connections are made all the power optimizers must be logically paired to their inverter The power optimizers do not start producing power until they are paired with an inverter This step describes how to assign each inverter to the power optimizers from which it will produce power Perform this step when the modules are exposed to sunlight If the string length is changed or a power optimizer is replaced repeat the pairing process 1 Press and hold down the inverter LCD Light button for about 10 seconds The following message is displayed Keep holding button for pairing release to enter Menus Remaining 3 sec Keep holding for 5 seconds until the following is displayed Pairing Turn Switch To On 2 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to ON within 5 seconds If you wait longer than 5 seconds the inverter exits the pairing mode The following message is displayed indicating that the inverter is performing the pairing Pairing Remaining sec 180 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 0000
78. ll be installed and for opening the Safety Switch knockouts Suitable hardware for attaching the inverter mounting bracket to the surface to which it will be connected 1 4 or 5 16 stainless bolts nuts and washers for attaching the power optimizer to the racking Wire cutters Wire strippers Voltmeter For installing the communication options you may also need the following For Ethernet o CAT5 6 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector o If using a CAT5 6 cable spool RJ45 plug and RJ45 crimper SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IN Inverter Transport and Storage sola r ad fe ey e For RS485 o Four or six wire shielded twisted pair cable o Watchmaker precision screwdriver set Inverter Transport and Storage Transport the inverter in its original packaging facing up and without exposing it to unnecessary shocks If the original package is no longer available use a similar box that can withstand the weight of the inverter refer to the inverter weight in Technical Specifications on page 97 has a handle system and can be closed fully Store the inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are 13 F 140 F 25 C 60 C SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 k A solar edge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Safety The following notes and warnings apply when installing the power optimizers When modifyin
79. ly between three to five minutes When countdown is complete the inverter enters Production mode and produces power The steadily lit green inverter LED indicates this mode 8 For single phase inverters only scroll to the Maintenance menu and select Optimizer Conf Set Rapid Shutdown Enable Set Rapid Shutdown Exit SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 IR solar Bi 8 ge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation After the wake up time is over a status screen similar to the following appears on the inverter LCD panel Vac v Vdc v Pac w 240 7 371 9 2349 3 P OK XXX YYY lt S_OK gt ON 1 Verify the following e The green inverter LED is steadily lit e The ON OFF indicator on the LCD panel reads ON e P_OK XXX YYY There is a connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data Optimizers send telemetries in a frequency of up to 10 minutes Initially after pairing both XXX and YYY values show 000 and the values increase as paired power optimizers are reported NOTE S It may take up to 20 minutes for all power optimizers to transmit their telemetries and to be counted on the LCD screen S_OK appears if the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal Vac V specifies the measured grid AC output voltage Vdc v Specifies the DC input voltage which should equal the sum of the output voltag
80. n Ethernet LAN Connection This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the inverter to the monitoring portal through a LAN Ethernet cable specifications e Cable type CAT5 CAT6 e Maximum distance between the inverter and the router 100 m 330 ft NOTE If using a cable longer than 10 m 33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage S surges by lightning it is recommend to use external surge protection devices For details refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs lightning_surge_protection pdf If grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires there is no need for a lightning protection device MUU LU MN 3 E ZigBee R5485 RS232 Ethemet Router Hub Router Hub Single Unit Connection Multiple Unit Connection Figure 34 Example of Ethernet connection gt To connect the Ethernet cable 1 Remove the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 73 2 Open the communication gland 1 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication CAUTION The gland includes a rubber waterproof fitting which should be used to ensure proper sealing Le cote interne du gland contient une rondelle qui doit tre utilis e pour une bonne tancheit 3 Remove the plastic seal from the large opening that has a cut in th
81. n Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 FR 2 Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button solar ad LE The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options that appear when using the LCD light button Main menu Optimizer pairing Language lt eng gt Communication aintenance Information Exit Language English German Spanish French Italian Exit Communication Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt s gt ZigBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt GPIO Conf lt MTR gt RS232 Conf Cellular Exit lif Wi Fi is connected the ZigBee Conf menu is not displayed and vice versa a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Information Versions ti rror Log Maintenance Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card AFCI lt En gt Manual AFCI Test Diagnostics Standby Mode Optimizer Conf Grid Protection Exit The options presented in these menus are described in the next section Configuration Menu Options This section describes how to use the LCD menus for configuring the inverter Configuration is only available when the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF Use either the internal LCD user buttons or the external LCD light button to move between and select menu options Country and Grid Configuring the country and grid is available using the internal user buttons only 1 Select the Country option to specif
82. ndiqu sur l cran LCD attendez cing minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur soient d charg s 2 Turn OFF the Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel 3 Use a Philips screwdriver to unfasten the single screw of the fan cover 4 Open the fan door e e 0 e Na Figure 53 Fan door open 5 Disconnect the fan connector and remove the fan Figure 54 Fan connector 6 Connect the fan connector to the new fan 7 Close the fan door and fasten the cover screw 8 Check the Fan Status on page 69 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 el al Appendix E Replacing and Adding System Components solar ad fe E Appendix E Replacing and Adding System Components NOTE If you are permanently disassembling the installation or part of it make sure to use the disposal methods dictated by local regulations Replacing an Inverter 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l cran de l onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est indiqu sur l cran LCD attendez cing minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur soient
83. ng portal In the following sections unless otherwise indicated instructions apply to both single phase and three phase inverters though only one graphical example may be presented 3 7 6KW single phase 10 11 4kW single phase Three phase Figure 9 Single phase and three phase inverters SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 SR sola rg Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Inverter Interfaces The following figure shows the inverter connectors and components located at the bottom of the inverter The ON OFF switch and the LCD light button may vary depending on the inverter model DC conduit entry LCD panel and LEDs ON OFF switch LCD light button Sealed plug ON OFF switch LCD light button AC conduit entry Communication glands External fan Figure 10 Inverter Interfaces e LCD panel displays inverter information and configuration parameters e LCD LEDs Three LEDs indicate the following inverter statuses Description Functionality On The inverter is producing power Blinking Standby mode The inverter is in Standby mode until its working voltage is reached The inverter then enters Production mode Power production and produces power Off The inverter is not producing power This may be during Night mode when the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF or when an error occurs Blinking Module communication o Monitoring information is being received from a powe
84. nstallation a field technician may perform basic system configuration Configuration is done when the inverter is in Setup mode gt To enter Setup mode 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF AC remains ON If the inverter was operating properly power was produced by the power optimizers the following message is displayed DE VOLTAGE NOT SAFE DO NOL DLSCONNECW winless 72 0 This message is displayed until the DC voltage is safe 50V Do not open the cover until the voltage is safe or until at least five minutes have passed Latension de s curit par d fault est de 50V Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle ou les connecteurs DC jusqu ce que la tension soit affich e comme s curis ou jusqu ce que cinq minutes au moins se soient coul es 2 Remove the inverter cover Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed RISQUE D LECTROCUTION ne touchez pasles fils non isol s lorsque le couvercle de l onduleur est retir SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons solar edge 3 Press the Enter button for at least 5 seconds The following message is displayed Please enter Password KKK XX X X X 4 Use the three rightmost internal LCD user buttons to type in the following password 1231
85. nus input and output connectors Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings You can construct parallel strings of unequal length that is the number of power optimizers in each string does not have to be the same The minimum and maximum string lengths are specified in the power optimizer datasheets Refer to the SolarEdge Site Designer for string length verification NOTE The total cable length of the string including power optimizers cables should not exceed 1000ft 300m from DC to DC of the inverter Use at least 11 AWG 4 mm DC cables SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection sola r ad fe E 1 Connect the Minus output connector of the string s first power optimizer to the Plus output connector of the string s second power optimizer 2 Connect the rest of the power optimizers in the string in the same manner CF fe AH 24 S BE 455858 CEE J45558 Figure 8 Power optimizers connected in series 3 If you intend to monitor the installation using the SolarEdge monitoring portal record the physical location of each power optimizer as described in Providing Installation Information on page 49 WARNING Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated Open connectors should be mated to each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps Les connecteurs d entr e et sortie ne sont pas tanch
86. oler location If the fault persists contact SolarEdge Support If the fault persists PV Isolation fault The inverter has detected the PV o solar array is not properly isolated from ground earth The isolation is checked each time the inverter starts up Check the PV installation for isolation problems and ground leakage Only a certified PV installer must fix the faulty string before connecting it to the inverter Refer to www solaredge us files pdfs application_ note_isolation_fault_troubleshooting pdf If the fault persists The AC relay failed during wake up tests o o Internal hardware error The RCD measurement has failed during the wake up Disconnect inverter from AC grid Contact SolarEdge Support If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support test phase SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 64 65 66 61 62 63 67 68 69 79 80 81 82 83 84 72 74 75 LCD Message Phase Balance Error AC Voltage Too High Line 1 2 3 AC Voltage Too Low AC Freq Too High Line 1 2 3 AC Freq Too Low Line 1 2 3 DC Injection Line 1 2 3 Description The monitoring hardware that checks the balance of each phase L1 N and L2 N has exceeded allowed limit Grid voltage is above the limit permitted in this country Grid voltage is below the limit permitted in this country Grid frequency is above t
87. on is then interrupted as if a real arc detection has occurred and the following error message is displayed numbered either 150 or 151 Error 151 Arc Fault Detected Perform manual restart to resume system operation Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF and then to ON The inverter performs an arc detection self test and starts normal operation e Ifthe test fails contact SolarEdge support gt To troubleshoot arc fault failures The inverter continuously performs arc detection while producing power If an electric arc occurred in the PV system the inverter detects it and stops producing power The following error message is displayed numbered either 150 or 151 Error 151 Arc Fault Detected SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 I Appendix F Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption solar ec LE If this message is displayed 1 Turnthe inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Check all PV strings for the correct open circuit voltage e Inspect all connections and cables between the power optimizers in the strings Verify they are connected properly by firmly pushing the plugs and verifying the connectors are locked e Inspect all connections and cables between the PV modules and the power optimizers Verify they are connected properly by firmly pushing the plugs and verifying the connectors are locked e Verify that the strings are firmly attached to the Safety Switch terminal blocks 3 Perform manua
88. only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 C The hubs and other fittings must comply with UL514B Use the conduit and wiring appropriate for the installation location per the NEC Outdoor installations must use components that are rated NEMA 3R or higher For more wiring information refer to the SolarEdge Recommended AC Wiring Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs application note recommended wiring pdf I J SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar ed LE Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch Setting the Inverter for 208V Delta Grid Support SolarEdge inverters that support the 208V Delta grid are equipped with two fuse holders and a fuse The position of the fuse configures the AC grid connection WYE 4 wire or Delta 3 wire grid connection By default the fuse is located in the WYE fuse holder of the inverter and in the Delta fuse holder there is a plastic dummy fuse To set the inverter for Delta grid connection you must move the fuse from the WYE fuse holder marked as Y GRID to the Delta fuse holder marked as A GRID see Figure 25 CAUTION The only supported Delta grid is the 208V L L grid Connecting the inverter to other Delta grids may damage the inverter and will void the warranty To set the inverter for 208V Delta grid connection Y Perform this procedure before connecting the inverter Safety Switch to the A
89. oubleshooting Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting This appendix describes the error messages that appear on the LCD panel when an error occurs and how to troubleshoot them Troubleshooting Communication S OK is Not Displayed If S_OK is not displayed perform the following Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication When Ethernet communication is used the Server Communication Status window can be used to identify the location of the error Server LAN lt Statusi XXXXXXXX S_OK gt lt OK gt lt ERROR M ESSAG E gt XXXXXXXX s a string of 1s and Os showing an eight bit communication connection status 1 indicates OK and 0 indicates an error The possible errors and their troubleshooting are detailed in the following table Error Message LAN Disconnected DHCP Failed or Invalid DHCP Config Gateway Ping Failed Error Description An Ethernet physical cable connection fault The Ethernet link or physical Ethernet cable are not connected properly The inverter failed to geta valid IP address from the DHCP server or The DHCP static IP settings in the inverter are not the same as those of the router The connection to the router is not available Ping to the first local switch router failed LAN error Troubleshooting Check the cable pin out assignment and cable connection Referto Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection on page 74 Check the router and inverterconfi
90. puisse pas tre submerg par l eau IN 1 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Safety 16 solar TE If you intend to mount the optimizers directly to the module or module frame first consult the module manufacturer for guidance regarding the mounting location and the impact if any on module warranty Drilling holes in the module frame should be done according to the module manufacturer instructions Pour installation m me le module ou la monture du module consultez d abord le fabricant du module sur la position et son impact sur la garantie du module Le per age de trous dans le cadre du module devra se faire suivant les instructions du fabricant CAUTION Installing a SolarEdge system without ensuring compatibility of the module connectors with the optimizer connectors may be unsafe and could cause functionality problems such as ground faults resulting in inverter shut down In order to ensure mechanical compatibility of the SolarEdge optimizers and the modules to which they are connected e Use identical connectors from the same manufacturer and of the same type on both the power optimizers and on the modules or e Verify that the connectors are compatible in the following way o The connector manufacturer should explicitly verify compatibility with the SolarEdge optimizer connector and o A third party test report by one of the listed external labs TUV VDE Bureau Veritas UL CSA InterTek should
91. r and inverter shutdown optimizer o The inverter is being shut down On There is an error Refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 83 for more information Blinking The inverter is being shut down All LEDs turn on while the inverter is being configured SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 D Inverter Interfaces solar ad fete LCD LEDs 3 Green Yelow D g Red T TE LCD light button Figure 11 Inverter front view e AC and DC conduit entries Connection points of the Safety Switch CAUTION Do not remove the six screws on the DC conduit metal panel as it may harm the inverter sealing and void the warranty Ces vis ne doivent pas tre retir es Les enlever est susceptible d endommager l tanch it de onduleur et annuler la validit de la garantie e ON OFF switch Turning this switch ON starts the operation of the power optimizers enables power production and allows the inverter to begin exporting power to the utility grid Turning it OFF reduces the power optimizer voltage to a low safety voltage and inhibits exportation of power When this switch is OFF the inverter control circuitry remains powered up e LCD light button Pressing this button lights up the LCD for 30 seconds In addition you can press this button to access configuration menu options as
92. r gauge wire for the AC output Refer to the AC Wiring Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs application note recommended wiring pdf The SolarEdge system normally eliminates DC overvoltage errors When DC overvoltage is detected the inverter shuts off the power optimizers and restarts If the fault persists o Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch If after five minutes the LCD panel does not show a low safety voltage 1V per optimizer check which string is maximum supported level malfunctioning and recheck its connections to the inverter DC Voltage Too DC overvoltage The input DC voltage exceeds the Proceed according to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 94 Re commission all inverters in the site as described in Commissioning the Installation on page 43 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Error Codes LCD Message Error Single Error Three Description solar TE Troubleshooting Internal hardware error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge Support Temperature Too High Faulty Temp 24 y Sensor Isolation Fault 95 106 120 125 126 Hardware Error RCD Sensor Error If the fault persists Over temperature Broken or unconnected Temperature sensor Verify that proper clearances exist around the inverter Make sure that the heat sink fins are clear of dirt and obstacles Reinstall in a co
93. ree RS485 power reduction Two large 1 PG16 T Communication glands Communication glands Figure 32 Communication Glands The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection a 9 pin terminal block for RS485 connection as shown below ZigBee Cellular RS485 Ethernet Figure 33 Internal connectors SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 D solar TE Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Removing the Inverter Cover Use the following procedure for cover removal for communication connection purposes 1 Turn the Safety Switch to OFF 2 Turnthe inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 3 Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the circuit breakers on the distribution panel Wait 5 minutes for the capacitors to discharge 4 Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it When removing the cover make sure not to damage internal components SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of A incautious cover removal Lors du retrait du couvercle assurez vous de ne pas endommager les composants internes SolarEdge ne peut tre tenue pour responsable des composants endommag s la suite d une imprudence dans le retrait du couvercle SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 i Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection solar edge Creating a
94. rminal blocks N Gnd L1 and L2 5 Use a 13 64 5mm straight flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the terminals e Insert the screwdriver into the top opening and rotate it counterclockwise to activate the clamp mechanism The side latch holds the clamp in the open position e Insert the wire into the side opening as deep as possible e Slightly rotate the screwdriver counter clockwise to release the latch e Remove the screwdriver the wire is safely clamped Press here with a screwdriver Latch Insert the conductor Figure 27 AC Spring clamp terminal examples single phase 7 6 11 4kW inverters 6 Verify that there are no unconnected wires SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 H Connecting the AC Grid to the Safety Switch solar ec LE gt To connect the AC grid to the Safety Switch three phase inverters 1 Strip 05 16 8mm of the AC wire insulation 2 Insert the AC conduit into the AC side knockout that was opened NOTE Connect the equipment grounding before connecting the AC wires to the AC Veillez relier le conducteur de PE la terre avant de connecter les fils CA au bornier CA 3 Connect the wires as follows e Use a standard flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals See Figure 28 e The screwdriver blade should fit freely in the terminal opening Too large a blade can crack the plastic housing e Insert the screwdriver press
95. rtal The cellular kit can be purchased separately and assembled during system installation The kit is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups products communication under Cellular SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 s i Verifying the Connection solar edge Verifying the Connection After connecting and configuring a communication option perform the following steps to check that the connection to the monitoring server has been successfully established 1 Close the inverter cover Attach the inverter cover and secure it by tightening the screws with a torque of 9 0 N m 6 6 Ib ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws see also Figure 30 2 Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel and turning on the Safety Switch 3 Wait for the inverter to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring portal This may take up to two minutes A status screen similar to the following appears on the LCD panel Vac V Vdc V Pac w 240 7 14 1 0 0 P OK 000 000 lt S_OK gt OFF S_OK Indicates that the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful If S_OK is not displayed refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 83 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Appendix A Errors and Tr
96. s ungrounded Maximum input voltage Nominal DC input voltage Maximum input current Maximum input short circuit current Maximum input source back feed current Reverse polarity protection Ground fault isolation detection Maximum inverter efficiency CEC weighted efficiency Night time power consumption ADDITIONAL FEATURES Revenue Grade Data ANSIC12 1 SE10000A US Yes 500 325 208V 350 240V 33 208V 34 5 30 5 240V 600kQ Sensitivity 97 208 97 5 240 RS485 Ethernet ZigBee optional CDMA optional Optional 97 5 1A higher current source may be used the inverter will limit its input current to the values stated Revenue grade inverter P N SExxxxA USxxxxxR2 W dc dc dc V V A 10 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Appendix B Technical Specifications SE10000A US SE11400A US Units Functionality enabled when SolarEdge rapid shutdown kit is installed pu D a n a a 3 Zz m O N e EN fon N O gt Zz gt D o v gt Z O m m HE Z D oloa o 213 jo 2 O 3 o a d 5 w 5 a a Z o gt gt z n TT m Q nm O gt O z n 3 4 minimum 8 3 AWG DC input conduit size of strings AWG range 3 4 minimum 1 2 strings 14 6 AWG Dimensions HxWxD 21x 12 5 x 10 5 540 x 315 x 260 in mm gt O o Cc Le c 3 2
97. ster is smaller than the actual number of slaves you can use the slave list to identify missing slaves and troubleshoot connectivity problems as described below gt To show the slave list on the master device 1 After slave detection if slaves were detected an additional menu is displayed in the RS485 X Conf menu Slave List If the number of detected slaves does not match the number of slaves connected to the master use the slave list to check for missing slaves and check their connection Device Type lt SE gt Protocol lt M gt Device ID lt 1 gt Slave Detect lt gt Slave List lt gt 2 Select Slave List A list showing serial numbers of the detected slaves is displayed For example 5000FE01 4F 5000FE02 50 lAvailable from CPU version 3 14xx and later SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 3 Additional Troubleshooting solar ad fete 3 To view the details of a detected slave device select its serial number entry The following information is displayed ID 5000FE01 4F Last Communication 17 02 2015 4 24 01 e ID the device serial number e Last Communication the date and time dd mm yy 24h the device last communicated with the master device If this device is detected for the first time after the master wakeup N A appears for this information Additional Troubleshooting 1 Check that the modem or hub router is functioning properly 2 Check that the connection to the interna
98. surface it el SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Mounting the Inverter solar edge 5 Insert the two supplied screws through the outer heat sink fin on both sides of the inverter and into the bracket Tighten the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m 2 9 Ib ft Type 1 bracket Type 2 bracket j ut Bracket screw Bracket screw ae Figure 20 Inserting the bracket screws SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Ix solar ad fete Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch The Safety Switch disconnects all ungrounded DC conductors of the circuit to which it is connected in compliance with the National Electric Code and specifically NEC690 35 which addresses ungrounded PV arrays The Safety Switch is rated to the maximum operating conditions of the inverter The Safety Switches are equipped with different types of terminal blocks Safety Switches with a built in Revenue Grade Meter RGM are available as well The following figures illustrate several of the available Safety Switches DC side conduit AC side conduit to the inverter to the inverter fe LE O A 7 DC LILL N connections ie i connections
99. ted check its connections polarity module and voltage Do not continue before finding the problem and replacing the malfunctioning power optimizer If a malfunction cannot be bypassed or resolved skip the malfunctioning power optimizer thus connecting a shorter string SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 3 Power Optimizer Troubleshooting solar ec LE Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution SafeDC mode was previously Enable the SafeDC using the re using the SolarEdge Key If you connected the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal using one of the communication options you can perform pairing remotely Pairing to the inverter failed The power optimizers are shaded Before leaving the site make sure that the inverter ON OFF switch is ON and S_OK indication appears on the LCD to indicate connection to the monitoring portal SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 9 solar TE Appendix B Technical Specifications Appendix B Technical Specifications Single Phase 3 7 6kW Inverters SE3000A US SE3800A US SE5000A US SE6000A US SE7600A US Units OUTPUT Nominal AC power output 3000 3800 5000 6000 7600 en 208 Maximum AC power output 3300 4150 6000 8350 5450 240 AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max 1 183 208 229 Vac AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max 1 211 240 264 Vac AC frequency min nom max 59 3 60 60 5 with HI country setting 57 6
100. ted AC Grids 0 00 0 ee cee eee eee eee eeee 11 Grids Supported by the Single Phase Inverters 11 Grids Supported by the Three Phase Inverters 12 Installation Procedure 2 2 2 222222222222 13 Installation Equipment List 02 00 00 22 13 Inverter Transport and Storage 2 22 222222 14 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers 15 Salet Ein de a ti eue CON See 15 Package Contents 22 22 ee tn Un tent nee snc oes 17 Installation Guidelines 2 2 2 2222 17 Step 1 Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers 18 Step 2 Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimizer 21 Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings 21 Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection 22 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 24 Inverter Package Contents 2 0 2 lee eee cece eee cece cece eee 24 Identifying the Inverter 0 002222 24 Inverter Interfaces 2202S to ti ocak dd ceed Re Lie ele Limit ai 25 Opening Conduit Knockouts 2 2 2 2 27 Mounting the Inverter 2 2 2 2222222222 2
101. th thegrid operator whether frequent AC disruptions have occurred at the site Internal HW E Internal hardware error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support rror No Country Select the country as described in Country and Grid on page The inverter is not configured to any country Selected 57 Change the Phase Balance option in the Inverter s LCD menu to Disable Refer to Power Control on page 61 and to Phase the SolarEdgePhase Balancing Manual available on the Unbalance SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs phase_balancing_ connection _guide pdf UDC Min DC 103 119 Voltage Too Low Communication E Internal software error If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support rror e Grid Sync Error Sync Error Grid voltage or frequency is unstable If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support 91 92 93 T AC Over Grid error If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support L1 L2 L3 Current Line SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 The input DC voltage is below the minimum level that Turn the inverter OFF and then ON If this fault persists is supported contact SolarEdge support LCD Description Message Grid error Under temperature 96 97 98 lac L1 L2 L3 Max 99 101 124 52 AC Voltage Too High Line 1 2 3 Temperature Too Low Ground Current RCD Internal hardware error 150 151 150 151 Arc Fault Detected
102. the RS485 communication bus 1 Remove the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 73 2 Remove the seal from one of the openings in communication gland 2 and insert the wire through the opening 3 Pull out the 9 pin RS485 RS232 terminal block connector as shown below RS485 terminal block Figure 38 The RS485 terminal block 4 Loosen the screws of pins A B and G on the left of the RS485 terminal block RS485 1 Data B Data A G RS485 2 Not in use Figure 39 RS485 RS232 terminal block 5 Insert the wire ends into the G A and B pins shown above Use Four or six wire twisted pair cable for this connection You can use any color wire for each of the A B andG connections as long as the same color wire is used for all A pins the same color for all B SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication pins and the same color for all G pins 6 For creating an RS485 bus connect all B A and G pins in all inverters The following figure shows this connection schema SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter ati SolarEdge Inverter ss Figure 40 Connecting the inverters in a chain S NOTE Do not cross connect B A and G wires Do not insert wires into RS485 2 pins 7 Tighten the terminal block screws 8 Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled
103. ts front side and rear views 7 6in 194mm 12 3in 312mm 11 5in 292mm 104in 263mm 7 2in 182mm Figure 49 Three phase inverter with brackets top and bottom views i i SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 9 84in 250mm 4 92in 125mm WUIGZT uzet WIG Z utes oT OCZ u86 uuc utze 12 28in 0 02 312mm 0 5 Figure 50 Three phase inverter mounting bracket SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 R EN solar Bi 8 g l Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 3169 250 9 84 12 47 32 08 792 8 3121 815 Q me 264 10 39 _ 292 11 51 Figure 51 Three phase inverter with brackets front side and rear views SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 659 5 25 96 el i 1 Appendix D External Fan Maintenance and Replacement solar ad LE Appendix D External Fan Maintenance and Replacement The three phase and single phase 10 11 4kW inverters have two fans one is internal and requires a SolarEdge technician to replace and the other is accessible from the outside of the inverter The fans are ref
104. ty Switch 79 7 36 2 79 7 36 2 79 7 36 2 Cooling Fans user replaceable Operating temperature range 13 to 140 25 to 60 CAN version 40 to 60 NEMA3R 1SolarEdge s 9kW and 20kW inverters operate at full power and full currents up to a temperature of 117 F 47 C The inverters may be used above this temperature with reduced ratings CAN PINs are eligible for the Ontario FIT and microFIT a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Recommended OCPD size per grid Inverter 208 VAC 480 VAC SE9KUS SE10KUS Appendix B Technical Specifications SE20KUS You may use a larger size than recommended but never above 40A Default Trip Limits and Times According to IEEE1547 NOTE S The inverters are equipped with adjustable utility protective function set points and can be aggregated above 30kW on a single Point of Common Connection The default settings are in compliance with IEEE1547 Utility authorization is required to change these set points SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 i le Safety Switch solar edge Safety Switch Single Phase Single Phase 3 7 6 kW 10 11 4 kW Nominal AC voltage _s 208 480 ee Specifications Three Phase Maximum AC current o e AC current z 2 ES Ambient temperature F j C 40 to 65 40 to 60 Weight 5 29 2 4 6 6 3 0 lb kg Q SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg
105. ue is the energy fed into the grid If the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge server this value will also be displayed in the monitoring portal Q NOTE This data is accumulated according to an internal real time clock SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 3 Telemetry Status solar edge Telemetry Status This window displays the last power optimizer telemetry received The display changes as each power optimizer sends its telemetry In order to verify proper installation the installer may view the Telemetry window for some time in order to observe the power optimizers report process odule 000C1ED9 03 Energy Wh 0 Vdc O V 40 5 Vdc I CV 52945 e Module Power optimizer serial number e Energy power optimizer energy e Vdc_O Power optimizer output voltage e Vdc_l Power optimizer input voltage module voltage ID Status This window displays the inverter software version and the country to which the inverter is configured ID 44 DSP1 2 1 0210 1 0034 CPU 0003 14xx Country USAI1 e ID The inverter ID e DSP 1 2 The DSP digital control board firmware version e CPU The communication board firmware version e Country the current country setting Server Communication Status Server LAN lt S_OK gt Status lt OK gt XXXXXXXX lt ERROR MESSAGE gt SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 3 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Server The m
106. ults NOTE Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only For detailed information refer S to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs phase_balancing_connection_guide pdf The Grid Control option is disabled by default Enabling it opens additional options in the menu as shown on page 53 Display Select Display to set the following Temperature lt C gt LCD On Time lt 30 gt TLM On Time lt 15 gt e Temperature Select Celsius or Fahrenheit units e LCD On Time lt 30 gt The number of seconds that the LCD backlight is ON after pressing the LCD light button Set a value within the range of 10 120 seconds e TLM On Time lt 15 gt The number of minutes that the LCD backlight is ON while viewing the Telemetry window Set a value within the range of 1 120 minutes a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Maintenance sola r ad fe E Maintenance Select Maintenance to set the following options Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card AFCI lt En gt Diagnostics Manual AFCI Test Standby Mode Grid Protection Optimizer Conf e Date and Time Set the internal real time clock If connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal the date and time are set automatically and only time zone should be set e Reset Counters Resets the accumulated energy counters that are sent to the SolarEdge mon
107. uring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons solar edge Display Temperature lt C gt LCD On Time lt 30 gt TLM On Time lt 15 gt Maintenance Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card AFCI lt En gt Diagnostics Manual AFCI Test Standby Mode Grid Protection Optimizer Conf Information Versions Error Log Warning log Hardware IDs SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button Use the LCD light button for communication setup and for displaying the Error log and Warning Log without having to open the Inverter cover There are fewer menus available when using this configuration option however the functionality of these menus is the same as when using the internal LCD user buttons 1 2 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF Press and hold down the LCD light button until the following message is displayed Keep holding button for pairing release to enter menu Remaining 3 sec Releasing the button displays the following menu Optimizer pairing Language lt eng gt Communication aintenance Information Exit Short press one second to scroll down to the next menu option and long press three seconds to select the item You can use the Exit option in these menus to move up one menu level or to exit the Setup mode from the main menu SolarEdge Installatio
108. using the SolarEdge monitoring portal This chapter describes setting up communication between multiple inverterss for a master slave configuration CAUTION When connecting the communication cables make sure that the ON OFF switch at a the bottom of the inverter is turned OFF and the AC is turned OFF When configuring the communication parameters make sure that the ON OFF switch is OFF and the AC is turned ON Communication Types e Ethernet used for a LAN connection e RS485 used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus ina master slave configuration RS485 type can also be used as an interface to external non SolarEdge devices such as revenue meters and data loggers e ZigBee Optional wireless communication purchased separately e Cellular Optional cellular wireless connection purchased separately Only communication products offered by SolarEdge are supported Always connect the communication options when the inverter is OFF S eal SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Communication Connectors solar ec LE Communication Connectors Two communication glands are used for connection of the various communication options Each gland has three openings The table below describes the functionality of each opening Unused openings should remain sealed Gland Opening Functionality Cable Size diameter Ethernet connection CAT5 6 4 5 7 mm ZigBee CDMA 2 PG13 5 Allth
109. vant de connecter les fils CA au bornier CA 4 Connect the wires to the appropriate terminal blocks according to the labels on the terminal blocks N Gnd L1 and L2 5 Use a standard flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals e The screwdriver blade should fit freely in the terminal opening Too large a blade can crack the plastic housing e Insert the screwdriver and press the release mechanism and open the clamp e Insert the wire into the round opening and remove the screwdriver the wire is automatically clamped Press here with a screwdriver Insert the conductor Figure 26 AC Spring clamp terminal example single phase 3 7 6kW inverter 6 Verify that there are no unconnected wires SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 e solar ad LE Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch gt To connect the AC grid to the Safety Switch single phase 10 11 4kW inverters 1 Remove the spring clamp terminal instructions from inside the switch 2 Strip 1 35mm of the AC wire insulation 3 Insert the AC conduit into the AC side knockout that was opened NOTE S Connect the equipment grounding before connecting the AC wires to the AC terminal block Veillez relier le conducteur de PE la terre avant de connecter les fils CA au bornier CA 4 Connect the wires to the appropriate terminal blocks according to the labels on the te
110. ver above 40A Inverter 208 VAC 240 VAC fae 20A 35Aor40A OO Op 1SolarEdge s 5kW and 6kW inverters operate at full power and full currents up to a temperature of 120 F 50 C The inverters may be used above this temperature with reduced ratings For more information refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs se temperature derating note na pdf 2_40 version P N SExxxA USOOONNU4 for SE76000 inverter SE7600A USO02NNU4 100 a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 solar TE Appendix B Technical Specifications Single Phase 10 11 4kW Inverters SE10000A US SE11400A US OUTPUT 9980 208V Nominal AC power output 11400 VA 10000 240V 10800 208V 12000 VA 10950 240V AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max 1 P A 211 240 264 Vac AC frequency min nom max 59 3 60 60 5 with HI country setting 57 60 60 5 Hz Max output fault current and duration 208V 48 20 A ms Max output fault current and duration 240V 42 20 48 20 A ms 48 208V Max continuous output current 47 5 A 42 240V 1 adjustable Utility monitoring islanding protection country configurable set points lt D x 3 Z 3 gt O D O 2 o Z ksj co Co 1 N e2 1 N N lt a O 1For other regional settings please contact SolarEdge support IS el SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Single Phase 10 11 4kW Inverters Maximum DC power Module STC Transformer les
111. y the country in which the inverter is installed and the grid to which it is connected This parameter may arrive pre configured If so verify that it is set to the proper country SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 4 0 Language solar edge The inverter must be configured to the proper country in order to ensure thatit complies with the country grid code and functions properly with that country grids L onduleur doit tre configur pour le pays appropri afin d assurer un fonctionnement convenable avec le r seau de ce pays A list of countries is displayed If no country is configured the value is lt NONE gt NOTE S If an inverter is not configured to any country it will not produce energy and the following message will be displayed on the LCD No Country Selected A plus sign near the country indicates that another menu will be displayed after selection e When selecting Auto single phase only the inverter automatically detects the used grid 208VAC or 240VAC When using single phase inverters refer to Supported AC Grids on page 11 to determine if the Auto option may be used e When selecting an option with No Neutral or No N connection to Neutral line is not required For any other option you must connect the Neutral line e When connecting to the 480 277V grid select the 277V setting 2 Confirm your country selection in the confirmation screen Toggle to YES and press Enter Language 1 Select th

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