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SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-3.1

1. D To configure the RS485 communication bus All inverters are configured by default as slaves If reconfiguration is required 1 Turn ON the AC DC 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 A ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed 4 Use the user buttons to configure the connection To configure the inverter designated as master select the following in the LCD menus e Communication Server LAN or ZigBee RS485 1 Conf Device Type SolarEdge RS485 1 Conf Protocol Master e RS485 1 Conf 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 62 Creating a ZigBee Connection This communication option enables using a ZigBee connection for one of the following e To connect the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal o To create a master slave bus of connected inverters The ZigBee kit is purchased separately and provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredg
2. Error code XXX XXX XX XX XXX XXX XXX X X X X XXXXXMXMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 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 A 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 LCD Message Description Troubleshooting 1 4 Fan Failure One of the fans is not Check the Fan Health Status Three working Phase Inverters on page 52 If required replace the fan a replacement kit is available from SolarEdge 45 48 SW Error Internal software error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge 50 53 94 support 108 111 113 Wrong AC The lines connections Switch between L1 and L2 or L2 and L3 connection to the inverter are connections incorrect for example AC line 1 from the grid is connected to line 2 at the inverter so there is no 120deg between L2 to L1 and L3 to L2 at the inverter side AC Current Surge The internal hardware If the fault persists that measures AC current has measured substantially high output currents This Check with the grid operator if a large may occur because of surge source or irregular load exists changes in the AC near the site voltage or a switch
3. 38 Connecting the Inverters in a Chain NOTE Do not cross connect B A and G wires Do not insert wires into RS485 2 pins 7 8 9 Tighten the terminal block screws Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily 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 6 i fl CE T HH HH AI be re t r La int i Move the left O nale ne Le switch up t L ILE n Fra DO gi y 20 IS S d di INIL si a lo 29 i O 7 lad Figure 39 RS485 termination switch 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar 20 fe ey Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication D 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
4. 9980 208V 11520 VA 10080 240V Maximum AC Power Output 8350 10800 208V 12000 VA 10950 240V AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max v 183 208 229 Vac v AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max v 4 211 240 264 Vac AC Frequency Min Nom Max 59 3 60 60 5 with HI country setting 57 60 60 5 Hz Max Continuous Output Current 48 208V 42 240V D gt 00 GFDI Threshold Utility Monitoring Islanding Protection Country Configurable Set Points INPUT Recommended Maximum DC Power 14400 Module STC Transformer less Ungrounded Nominal DC Input Voltage 325 208V 350 240V Vdc Maximum Input Current 33 208V 23 5 35 Ad s Ground Fault Isolation Detection 600kQ Sensitivity 97 5 240 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Supported Communication Interfaces RS485 RS232 Ethernet ZigBee optional P STANDARD COMPLIANCE Safety UL1741 UL1699B UL1998 CSA 22 2 P Limited to 125 for locations where the yearly average high temperature is above 772F 252C and to 135 for locations where it is below 772F 252C For detailed information refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs inverter dc oversizing guide pdf 2 A higher current source may be used the inverter will limit its input current to the values stated FE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix B Technical Specifications solar STE SE7600A US SE10000A US SE11400A US INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS AC output conduit s
5. AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch solar edge Grid Connection Guidelines N Three phase inverters require neutral connection at all times only WYE type grids with neutral connection are supported m Insingle 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 m Equipment grounding tightening torques 4 6 AWG 45 Ib in 8 AWG 40 Ib in 10 14 AWG 35 lb in m 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 Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs phase balancing connection guide pdf N NOTES 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 e For single phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75 C For three phase inverters use 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
6. OFF position using a lock on the switch e Use insulation tape to isolate each of the AC and DC wires e 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 AC DC Safety Switch to the inverter 9 Connect the DC and AC wires to the inverter Refer to Connecting the AC DC Safety Switch to the Inverter on page 91 10 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 41 Close the inverter cover 12 Perform the commissioning steps as described in Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation on page 35 de de SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components sola r Yo fe I Replacing the AC DC Safety Switch Mounting a New AC DC 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
7. Perform a general reset to the inverter default settings m SW Upgrade SD Card Perform a software upgrade using an SD card SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 6 User Interface m AFCI Enable or disable arc fault self test Refer to Appendix G Inverter Arc Detection on page 94 m Manual AFCI Test Start a self test for arc detection Refer to Appendix G Inverter Arc Detection on page 94 Information Select Information to display the following options Versions Error Log Warning log m Versions Displays inverter firmware versions 1 0 1 4 A DU DU _H WON IW E a oOo oor o O ID The inverter ID o DSP 1 2 The DSP digital control board firmware version CPU The communication board firmware version Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge support m Error Log Displays the last five errors m Warning Log Displays the last five warnings Inverter Status Screens Operational Mode Pressing the external LCD light button turns on the LCD backlight Additional presses display the following screens one after the other Initial Inverter Status VacIv 240 7 3 7 P OK X X X V dc 1 _ m Vac V The AC output voltage m Vdc V The DC input voltage m Pac W The AC output power m P_OK XXX YYY There is a connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data XX
8. Production mode 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 Yellow Module communication Blinking and inverter shutdown Monitoring information is being received from a power optimizer The inverter is being shut down On There is an error Refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 63 for more information Blinking The inverter is being shut down SE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r 2e fe I Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter All LEDs turn on while the inverter is being configured LCD LEDs Green Yellow Green LCD light button h Figure 10 Inverter front view m ACand DC conduit entries Connection points of the AC DC 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 l onduleur et annuler la validit de la garantie m 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
9. 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 Star washer Mounting Bracket Ce Figure 4 Power optimizer installation and grounding using the star washer 1 Fora list of racking models and their appropriate grounding method refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs grounding se power optimizers pdf 16 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers For mounting on rails with sliding nut fasteners or an un grounded structure such as a wooden structure Connect an equipment grounding conductor to the grounding terminal according to the instructions supplied with the grounding terminals grounding terminal kits are available from SolarEdge 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 Optional grounding Ki terminal i G gt Figure 5 Power optimizer grounding terminal 5 Verify that each power optimizer is securely attached to the supporting structure or the module Record power optimizer serial numbers and
10. bypassed or resolved skip the malfunctioning power optimizer thus connecting a shorter string Do not continue before finding the problem and replacing the malfunctioning power optimizer SafeDC mode was previously Enable the SafeDC using the disabled using the SolarEdge Key SolarEdge Key Pairing to the inverter failed The power optimizers are shaded If you connected the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal using one of the communication options you can perform pairing remotely 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 3 1 Appendix B Technical Specifications sola r Ze fe I Appendix B Technical Specifications Single Phase 3 6kW Inverters SE3000A US SE3800A US SE5000A US SE6000A US Units OUTPUT Nominal AC power 3300 3840 5200 208V 6000 VA output 5520 240V Maximum AC power 3300 4150 5600 208V 6000 output oro AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max 183 208 229 Vac AC Output Voltage Min Nom Max 211 240 264 Vac AC frequency min nom max Max output fault current and duration 26 20 A ms 208V Max output fault current and duration 14 20 17 5 20 23 20 27 5 20 A ms 240V Max continuous output 25 208V current 23 240V 59 3 60 60 5 with HI country setting 57 60 60 5 Max output overcurrent protec
11. dangereux ou causer des problemes fonctionnels tels que les d fauts de terre qui peuvent provoquer un arr t de l onduleur Ro B SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Afin d assurer la compatibilit m canique entre les optimiseurs de puissance SolarEdge et les modules auxquels ils sont connect s il faut Utiliser des connecteurs identiques du m me fabricant et du m me type aussi bien pour les optimiseurs de puissance que pour les modules V rifiez que les connecteurs sont compatibles de la mani re suivante Le fabricant du connecteur doit explicitement v rifier la compatibilit avec le connecteur SolarEdge Un rapport 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 i Modules with SolarEdge power optimizers are safe They carry only a low safety voltage before the inverters ON OFF switch 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 Package Contents Power optimizers Stainless steel grounding lock washers Installation Guidelines SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 This chapter refers only to the module add on power op
12. 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 D To connect the RS485 communication bus 1 Remove the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 55 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 RS232 terminal block Figure 36 The RS485 RS232 terminal block 4 Loosen the screws of pins B A and G on the left of the RS 485 terminal block RS485 2 not in use G A Data B Data Figure 37 RS485 RS232 terminal block 5 Insert the stripped 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 and G connections as long as the same color wire is used for all A pins the same color for all B pins and the same color for all G pins SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 59 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar Yo fe I 6 Connect all B A and G pins in all inverters The following figure shows this connection schema SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter gif JAM gi AAA A gi ALIA pa AAA ST Js I 4 bY Je by T Figure
13. is safe or until at least five minutes have passed Ce message est affich jusqu ce que la tension DC soit s curis e La tension 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 cing 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 A ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed 3 Press the Enter button for at least 5 seconds The following message is displayed 4 Use the three right most internal LCD user buttons to type in the following password 12312312 The following message is displayed Country lt US A 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 Inverter Configuration Menu Options on page 45 Actual menus may vary from shown depending on the firmware version of the inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 P Chapter 6 User Interface Counter Langua Bi C T ommun Power EEE Displa BEHI ui BEENI a 7 Inform Country USA Langua
14. l cran LCD attendez cing minutes pour que les condensateurs d entr e de l onduleur soient d charg s 2 Turn OFF the AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel Open the inverter cover 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 and set them aside 5 Unscrew the two conduit nuts in the inverter securing the AC DC Safety Switch to the inverter 6 Open the AC DC Safety Switch cover and disconnect the external DC and AC wires Unscrew the two conduit nuts securing the AC DC Safety Switch to the external conduits 7 Remove the AC DC Safety Switch with its mounting bracket from the wall 8 Open the conduit knockouts of the new AC DC Safety Switch refer to Opening Conduit Knockouts on page 24 9 Position the new AC DC 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 pa Y q JUS F Conduit Nuts AC DC Figure 56 Inserting the AC and DC conduits 10 Attach the safety switch with its bracket to the wall and slightly close the screws Do not over tighten 11 Securely screw the two conduit nuts onto the conduit ends in the inverter 12 Connect the DC and AC wires to the inverter Refer to Connecting the AC DC Safety Switch to the Inverter on page 91 13 Ifferrite beads were removed from the DC and AC wires pl
15. m This installation guide m Quick installation guide m 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 monitoring 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 6kW single phase 7 6 11 4kW single phase Three phase Figure 8 Single phase and three phase inverters SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter sola r Ze fe I Inverter Interfaces The following shows the inverter connectors and components located at the bottom of the inverter DC conduit entry LCD panel and LEDs ON OFF switch LCD light button Sealed plug AC conduit entry Communication glands Fan Figure 9 Inverter Interfaces three phase and single phase 7 6 11 4 kW example m LCD panel displays inverter information and configuration parameters m LCD LEDs Three LEDs indicate the following inverter statuses Green Power production 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
16. manner as error 32 Line 1 2 3 below the limit permitted in this country 36 72 74 75 DC Injection DC feed detected on If the fault persists contact SolarEdge Line 1 2 3 the AC output support 40 N A Islanding AC grid voltage When AC voltage returns the inverter malfunctions The should restart after some time time inverter has shut off depends on country grid connection codes due to islanding If the problem persists then consult with the grid operator whether frequent AC disruptions have occurred at the site Internal HW Error Internal hardware If the fault persists contact SolarEdge error support No Country The inverter is not Select the country as described on page Selected configured to any 45 country Phase Unbalance Change the Phase Balance option in the Inverters LCD menu to Disable Refer to Power Control on page 48 and to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs phase balancing connection guide pdf N A 103 119 UDC Min DC The input DC voltage is Turn the inverter OFF and then ON If this Voltage Too Low below the minimum fault persists contact SolarEdge support level that is supported N A 49 Communication Internal software error If this fault persists contact SolarEdge Error support Grid Sync Error Grid voltage or If this fault persists contact SolarEdge frequency is unstable Support 91 92 93 AC Over Current G
17. monitoring portal is successful If S_OK is not displayed refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 63 D A SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar LT Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting This appendix describes the error messages that appear on the inverter LCD panel when an error occurs and how to troubleshoot them Troubleshooting Communication S_OK Not Displayed If S_OK is not displayed perform the following D To troubleshoot Ethernet communication When Ethernet communication is used the Server Communication Status window as described on page 51 can be used to identify the location of the error Serv Stat lt Ere r er LAN lt S us XXXXXXX X le Message gt XXXXXXXX is 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 Bit Error Message Error Description Troubleshooting Location 1st gt nected DHCP Failed or Invalid DHCP Config Gateway Ping Failed G Server Ping Failed Server x Ping Failed Tcp Connect Failed An Ethernet physical cable connection fault The Ethernet link or physical Ethernet cable are not connected properly The inverter failed to get a valid IP address from the DHCP server or The DHCP static IP settings in the gateway
18. 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 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 63 e Vac V the grid s AC output voltage Verify the correct value 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 A measurement error on the inverter LCD of 3V 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 1 Verify that the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF 2 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 menu Remaining 3 sec Keep holding for 5 seconds until the following is displayed Pairing Turn Switch T o On 3 Turn the inverter ON OFF swit
19. 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch solar edge e Remove the screwdriver the wire is safely clamped Figure 26 AC Spring clamp terminal Verify that there are no unconnected wires To connect the AC grid to the AC DC Safety Switch three phase inverter Strip 17 8 mm of the AC wire insulation N O Insert the AC conduit into the AC side knockout that was opened AN 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 Ground and Neutral wires to the terminal blocks in the AC side of the switch see Figure 22 4 Connect the line wires to the appropriate connectors using the label located in the switch Apply torque 2 N m 1 47 ft lb L1 L2 L3 Figure 27 AC DC Safety Switch AC label three phase b SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch Connecting the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch Strings may be connected in parallel to t
20. when using the LCD User buttons 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 PressandholddowntheLCD light button until the following message is displayed Keep h for pa to ent Remain o i e i r r n ding button ing release menu g 3 sec Releasing the button displays the following menu AHSEQEO x 5M O D bh he 3 5 dt O 5 3 Q h TES 3059 9 5 H Q N ct A Oo Hd p r O A ct A D D D 3 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 options in these menus to move up one menu level or to exit the Setup mode from the main menu SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 NE Chapter 6 User Interface solar fe dgei The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options that appear when using the LCD light button Optimizer pairing Language lt eng gt Communication Maintenance Information Exit Language English German Spanish French Italian Exit fi Pee I Communication Server lt LA N gt RS485 11 Con t lt S gt ZigBee Con lt 8 gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt Exit Information Versions Error Log Warning Log Exit Maintenance Diagnostics Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card A FCI lt En gt Manual AFCI Test Exit The options presented in these menus are described in the next section if ZigBee is connected the Wi Fi Conf m
21. 12 installation EQUIPIMEREL Stacy 13 Inverter Transport and Storage sirio 13 Chapter 2 Installing the Power OptiMiZers ccsscsscssscssccsscnsccsscesccsscesccsscssccsscssccnceess 14 E a EIEEE E E EE EE ee A a EA IEEE E E bed 14 PACH EE E ina 15 Installation GUIAEINeSs a diese ere esse 15 Step 1 Mounting and Grounding the Power OptimizersS 16 Step 2 Connecting a Module to a Power Optimizer ss 18 Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings ss 19 Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection 19 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter cccsccssscsssccssccssccssccssscesccnsccsssscnsscnsscssssesssosssoessees 21 Inverter Package Contents sise 21 erezioni 21 INVErterIANtE Aces uno 22 Opening Conduit Knockouts cc saveacectnacossadesorcadonnesiceaceran acenteiesineepausaxiaiaennedsaeedinediabeasstean exes 24 Mounting the Verne 25 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch 28 Grid Connection GUIdEelMes iiiiiir 30 Connecting the AC Grid to the AC DC Safety Switch rire eee 30 Connecting the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch eseseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeaas 33 Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation scccccsccsccscceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecceccecceccens 35 Step 1 Activating the SYVSIeHi cncrmciaa 35 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 E Table of Contents solar jefe Step 2 Pai
22. 7 If required perform the following additional steps e Country settings or inverter configuration using the internal LCD user buttons refer to Chapter 6 User Interface on page 40 e Communication options connection refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 54 8 Close the inverter cover by tightening the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m 2 9 Ib ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws 9 Turn ON the AC DC Safety Switch If an additional external DC switch is installed between the power optimizers and the inverter s then turn it ON A message similar to the following appears on the inverter LCD panel Vac v Vdc v Pac w 240 7 14 1 0 0 P OK 000 000 lt S OK gt OFF 10 Verify that the following information appears on the LCD panel o P_OK Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indicates connection with 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 w SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation sola r Ze fe I e S_OK
23. Auto 208 V 240 V 208 Vv No Neutral 240V No Neutral 277V Hawaii Auto Hawaii 208 V Hawaii 240 V Hawaii 208 V No N Hawaii 240 V No N Hawaii 277V e When selecting Auto single phase only the inverter automatically detects the used grid 208VAC or 240VAC When using single phase inverters refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 on page 10 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 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 the 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 1 This list is applicable for single phase inverter For three phase inverters only 208V or 277V will be displayed according to the inverter part number SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 e A Chapter 6 User Interface solar LT Communication 1 N gt gt Select the Communication option to define and configure the communication option used by the inverter to communicate with the SolarEdge monitoring portal and the communication option used to communicate between multiple inverters Select Server to set which communication method is used to communica
24. Cs DE 60 sso ue Maximum mputeurent s os es ate Reverse poli prete Te Grouneutisain eten MES GE wameoa eticieney wes o se a Limited to 125 for locations where the yearly average high temperature is above 772F 252C and to 135 for locations where it is below 772F 252C For detailed information refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs inverter dc oversizing guide pdf 2 A higher current source may be used the inverter will limit its input current to the values stated SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 72 Appendix B Technical Specifications solar jefe ADDITIONAL FEATURES Supported communication RS485 RS232 Ethernet ZigBee optional interfaces STANDARD COMPLIANCE CS PE O OSOS Grid connection standards IEEE1547 i AC output conduit size AWG 3 4 minimum 24 6 AWG range DC input conduit size of strings 3 4 minimum 1 2 strings 24 6 AWG AWG range Dimensions HxWxD 21 x 12 5 x 10 5 540 x 315 x 260 Dimensions with AC DC Switch 30 5 x 12 5 x 10 5 775 x 315 x 260 HxWxD ween Operating temperature range 13 to 140 25 to 60 CAN version 40 to 60 Protection rating NEMA3R P Recommended OCPD size per grid you may use a larger size than that recommended but never above 40A SolarEdge 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
25. DC and DC terminals according to the labels in the AC DC Safety Switch 5 Ifthe AC DC Safety Switch has a pre assembled RGM flip the RGM plate upwards to its original position 6 Close the AC DC 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 Ib bb LE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation The following workflow describes how to activate the system commission the installation and verify the proper functioning of the system Step 1 Activating the System Verify that the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF Turn ON the AC breaker Move the AC DC Safety Switch to the ON position AON Remove the inverter cover Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION ne touchez pas les fils non isol s lorsque le couvercle de l onduleur est retir 5 Activate the inverter according to the activation instructions supplied in the inverter package 6 Verify that the inverter is configured to the proper country Press the LCD light button until reaching the ID status screen QAAUDH OouwuN YD eau Ha ct ON H ON ote NE un D HN oe NHH eo 0 n y U
26. 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 AUTION This unit must be operated under the specified operating specifications as described in the latest technical specification datasheet available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us groups products overview OTE For single phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75 C For three phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 C For three phase inverters where opposite polarity DC conductors are routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables must be used OTE This inverter is provided with an IMI Isolation Monitor Interrupter for ground fault protection OTE The Se appears at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment This symbol is also used in this manual SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solare ________alinodongre solide Syste Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System System Overview 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 the system components SolarEdge Power Optimizer SolarEdge power optimizers are DC DC converters connected to PV mo
27. Ib 0 4 kg Single Phase 3 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 4 9in 12 5in 25 _ 316 8mm _125 0mm_ 0 8in 21 5mm z Z E ag s Sci a SE Zg Sq sE E me 1 ae Rio fi pe i J SE SE En gt Fm eA O 28 24 AI amp TS f o o ogy o 11 8in 300 0mm 194 Omm 9 Sin 241 9mm Figure 42 Single phase inverter 3 6 KW with brackets top and bottom views OU SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications solar LT uuOBz uZ0 TT uwugg ure 0 08in Jmm 11 81in 300mm Figure 43 Single phase 3 6 kW inverter mounting bracket SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications solar edge Single Phase 3 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 316 9 12 47 i 815 678 Figure 44 Single phase 3 6kW inverter with brackets front side and rear views DI Figure 45 Single phase 3 6kW inverter mounting bracket OL SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Single Phase 7 11 4 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 BS La Figure 47 Single phase 7 11 4 kW inverter mounting bracket SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications solar edge Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Typ
28. If the status does not change replace the fan m Replace This status indicates a faulty fan that requires replacement When a fan has the status Replace e The display blinks constantly but not when the inverter is in night mode until the fan is replaced e An error appears that the fan is faulty refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 63 The Fault LED is not lit For more information refer to Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement on page 87 52 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar LT Power Control Status This status screen appears only if Power Control is enabled P Control U S Peak Power PF 1 0 A C Power m P Control Specifies the country according to which power control is done do Chapter 6 User Interface m Peak Power Specifies the ratio between the power the inverter can output and the inverter s maximum AC power If active power is limited either using the RRCR option or using the Active Power Limit option the limit will be displayed here m PF Power Factor Specifies the CosPhi corresponding to the ratio between active and reactive power m AC Power Specifies the AC power that the inverter is currently producing m For more information refer to the Power Control Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs application note SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 ower control configur
29. K The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful should appear only if the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge monitoring server m Status Displays OK if the inverter established a successful connection and communication with the specified internal server port device LAN RS485 or ZigBee module M 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 on page 63 m Error message according to failure Refer to Troubleshooting Communication on page63 for detailed information IP Status This window describes the Ethernet configuration IP Mask Gateway and MAC address Media Access Control of the inverter I P 192 168 2 1 1 MSK 255 255 2 5 5 GW 192 168 2 4 MAC 0 27 02 00 3 ZigBee Status This window describes the ZigBee configuration PAN XxX X X xX Cha XX XXX lt xX RSSI ID xX xX xX xX xx xX MID xXxXxXxX XX O 0 9 36 lt L gt m RSSI The receive signal strength indication of the closest ZigBee in the SolarEdge system L low M medium H high and no signal m PAN ID The ZigBee transceiver pan ID m Ch The ZigBee transceiver channel m ID The ZigBee transceiver ID SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 6 User Interface sola r To fe I m MID The Master ID of the coo
30. LLE One or more of the modules are not Connect the modules to the optimizer connected properly to their power inputs optimizer inputs Wrong polarity connection on one of Check polarity of the string output the strings using a voltmeter and correct if needed String voltage higher than One or more extra power optimizer Check if an extra power optimizer is the number of optimizers are connected in the string connected in the string If not WARNING si proceed to next solution A module is connected directly to the Verify that only power optimizers are string without a power optimizer connected in the string and that no If the measured module outputs are connected voltage is too high the without a power optimizer If the installation may not have a problem persists proceed to the next safe low voltage step PROCEED vue CARE A malfunction of one of the power Disconnect the wires that A deviation of 1 per optimizers connect the power optimizers in string is reasonable the string Si la tension mesuree est Measure the output voltage of trop haute la tension basse each power optimizer in order de securite pourrait to locate the power optimizer manquer dans l installation that does not output the 1V REDOUBLEZ DE safety voltage PRECAUTION Di If a malfunctioning power Une deviation de 1 par optimizer is located check its string est raisonnable connections polarity module and voltage If a malfunction cannot be
31. OFF the inverter control circuitry remains powered up m 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 described on page 43 Two communication glands for connection of inverter communication options Each gland has three openings Refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 54 for more information I SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter sola r Yo fe I Opening Conduit Knockouts This step may be performed after mounting the inverter 1 Move the AC DC Safety Switch and the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF When the AC DC Safety Switch is OFF for example during maintenance it may be locked to prevent safety hazard 1 Move the AC DC Safety Switch to the Lock position 2 Insert the lock through the knob opening and lock Loosen these screws Figure 11 Opening the AC DC Safety Switch cover 3 Remove the AC DC 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 Bottom view Knockouts Figure 12 AC DC Safety Switch knockouts N B SolarEdge Installation Gui
32. Pin ooo ho o ET feen eo oo ph ES ooo o h mein moe aoo oo o es Bue Were Be Were o Te eneen Torense OO s Amm se A ES eun T_T e Tighten the screws of the Ethernet terminal block e Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily e Push the Ethernet terminal block firmly all the way into the communication board m If the inverter has an RJ45 connector for Ethernet communication use either a pre crimped cable to connect via gland no 1 to the RJ45 plug on the inverter s communication board or if using a spool of cable connect as follows e Insert the cable through gland no 1 e Remove the cable s external insulation using a crimping tool or cable cutter and expose eight wires e Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector as described in Figure 33 e Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector CE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar Ze e I e Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 plug on the inverter s communication board RJ45 Ethernet terminal block Figure 35 The RJ45 Ethernet connector 5 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 in Figure 33 6 Connect the cable s RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port of the Ethernet switch or router You can connect more than one invert
33. S485 communication If after a successful slave detection the number of slaves reported in the master is smaller than the actual number of slaves check the Server Communication status screen of every slave inverter The following should appear Se rver RS48 5 Status OK If No Master Found message 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 D Additional troubleshooting 1 e LS oi Check that the modem or hub router is functioning properly Check that the connection to the internal connector on the inverter communication board is properly done Check that the selected communication option is properly configured Use a method independent of the SolarEdge inverter to check whether the network and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop with wireless disabled to the Ethernet router and connect to the Internet Check whether a firewall or another type of network filter is blocking communication For ZigBee troubleshooting refer to the ZigBee installation manuals SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r 20 fe I Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Error Codes The error code numbers may differ depending on the inverter type single phase or three phase as described in the table below The error messages include an error number and a description and have the following format
34. SolarEdge Installation Guide solar ZT Disclaimers Disclaimers Important Notice Copyright SolarEdge Technologies 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 www solaredge com for the most updated version of this and other documents 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 purchase of SolarEdge products 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 o
35. X 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 with one or more power optimizers m S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful appears only if the inverter is connected to the server m ON OFF Indicates the position of the inverter ON OFF switch SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 i Chapter 6 User Interface solar edge Main Inverter Status Vac v Vdc v Pac w 240 7 371 9 3210 0 Fac Hz OPs Ok Temp 50 0 11 2 8 2 m Vac V The AC output voltage m Vdc V The DC input voltage m Pac W The AC output power m Fac Hz The AC output frequency m OPs_Ok Number of optimizers sending telemetries indicating that they are paired m Temp C or F The inverter s heat sink temperature Energy Meter Status Displays the total energy produced during the last day month year and since inverter installation 0 0 HK SO O D O p ct D 5 K MR te eam D mm Am D KIN arae D D 0 0 0 0 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 e e Meter HAM W o Fato ct H p lt Kot 0 HORS HU D AQ nN OR xo RM KMVA Q M e gt Wh X XXX Sta
36. ace 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 14 Connect the external DC and AC wires to the AC DC Safety Refer to Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch on page 28 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 le solar edge Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components Connecting the AC DC Safety Switch to the Inverter 1 Connect the DC as follows Connect the red wire to any of the DC terminals in the inverter Connect the black wire to any of the DC terminals in the inverter DC CE _ DC Red wire Le Le Black wire DC DC Red wire Black wire Figure 58 Single phase 7 6 11 4 KW and three phase inverter DC terminals aff 1 SES CSS Sy y bi zu EEA AoA amr a DC AA PE DC Red wire 5 un Bp Black wire Of TC Figure 59 Single phase 7 6 11 4 KW and three phase inverter DC terminals SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components sola r Te e I 2 Depending on the inverter type connect the AC as follows Single Phase Inverter 3 6 kW Wire color Connect to terminal wa CS Figure 61 Single phase inverter AC terminals Three Phase Inverter Wire color label Connect to terminal Black L3 L3 feeds the internal power supply Green ye
37. ake sure to have the following information at hand m Inverter and power optimizer model numbers m Serial number of the product in question m The error indicated on the inverter screen or on the SolarEdge monitoring portal if there is such an indication m System configuration information including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings m The communication method to the SolarEdge monitoring portal if the site is connected m Inverter software version as appears in the ID status screen see page 51 IN SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar Yo fe I Table of Contents Table of Contents bce cca 1 important INO ei ai iaia 1 FORINO ia ann 1 Support and Contact Information 2 Table ofContenis aaa 3 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sscsssccssccssccnssccssccssccssscssscssscnsceesscescsssssoessees 6 SAFEBSINBO LL oi 6 IMPORTANT SAFEDAINSTRUCTIONS icccrnliriiniriati 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System csscsscsscssccsccsccsccsccnccsccsccsccssessencecceccecees 9 System OVErVIEW aaa iaia 9 Solaredze Power Optimizer ranieri 9 SolarEdge Inverter with AC DC Safety Switch 9 SolarEdge Monitoring Portal i 9 SUPPOMEdACGHI PE rata ie 10 Grids Supported by the Single Phase Inverters 10 Grids Supported by the Three Phase InvertersS 11 Installation Procedure SR de ec derniere
38. 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 3 1 fo A solar ge MAN 01 00002 3 1 Www solaredge us
39. 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 The connection to the Internet is not available Ping to google com failed Ping to redundant server x failed The connection to the SolarEdge server was not established Communication with the server failed SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Check the cable pin out assignment and cable connection Refer to Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection on page 55 Check the wires to be sure there are no broken connections Check the router and inverter configuration 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 Connect a laptop and check for internet connection If internet access is unavailable contact your IT admin or your internet provider For WIFI networks ensure that username and password are as defined in the internet provider AP router Check the SolarEdge server address under LAN Conf submenu m Address prod solaredge com E Port 22222 Check with your network administrator whether a firewall or another device is blocking transmission D Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting gt 1 solar LT To troubleshoot R
40. ation pdf FE Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar Ze fe I Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Power optimizers send information to the inverter via the DC power lines the PV output circuit No additional wires or configurations are required for this purpose The information is then 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 and is needed only for using the SolarEdge monitoring portal This chapter also describes setting up communication between multiple inverters for a master slave configuration NOTE Y When connecting the communication cables make sure that the ON OFF switch at the bottom of the inverter is turned OFF and the AC DC Safety Switch is turned OFF When configuring the communication parameters make sure that the ON OFF switch is OFF and the AC DC Safety Switch is turned ON Communication Connectors Two communication glands are used for connection of the various inverter communication options Each gland has three openings The table below describes the functionality of each opening Unused openings should remain sealed Opening Functionality Cable Size diameter PG16 External antenna cable 2 4 mm Ethernet connection CAT5 6 or ZigBee 4 5 7 mm 2 PG13 5 All three RS485 Figu
41. ber of power optimizers as long as the length of each string is within the permitted range OTE Y If more than two strings are connected each should be properly fused on both DC and DC For single phase 3 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 To connect the AC grid to the AC DC Safety Switch single phase 3 6kW inverters page 30 For single phase 7 6 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 e Use a standard flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals The screwdriver blade should fit freely in the terminal opening Too large a blade can crack the plastic housing e Insert the screwdriver and firmly tilt it to press the release mechanism and open the clamp e Insert the wire into the top opening see Figure 28 bo Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch solar edge e Remove the screwdriver the wire is automatically clamped screwdriver Insert the aa conductor 3 Ng e a E Figure 28 DC Spring clamp terminal single phase 7 11 4 kW inverter m For three phase inverters Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the
42. ch 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 4 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 If the problem persists contact SolarEdge Support When pairing succeeds the following message is displayed Pairing Pairing Completed 5 The system startup process begins e Since the inverter is ON the power optimizers start producing power and the inverter starts converting AC After 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 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 ee SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation 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 While the inverter is in Standby mode it monitors the grid and verifies correct grid voltage and frequency The following message is displayed Waki
43. 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 Connecting the AC Grid to the AC DC Safety Switch This procedure varies depending on the inverter type single or three phase and on the AC DC Safety Switch model Make sure you follow the procedure applicable to your equipment If the AC DC Safety Switch has a pre assembled RGM see Figure 21 flip the RGM plate downwards before making the connections D To connect the AC grid to the AC DC Safety Switch single phase 3 6kW inverters 1 If supplied remove the spring clamp terminal instructions from inside the switch 2 Strip 046 8mm of the AC wire insulation 3 Insert the AC conduit into the AC side knockout that was opened AN 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 using the label located in the switch Connect the grounding wire first 208 240 277 AD NL ae Pe NX Figure 23 AC DC Safety Switch AC terminal block label single phase 3 6kW inverters 30 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the S
44. covers six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it CAUTION 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 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 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the inverter to the monitoring portal through a LAN SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter OULU hy QLLEREERN ANA ULL hy ULL gy a a A f Router Hub Router Hub Single Inverter Connected Multiple Inverters Connected Figure 32 Example of Ethernet connection SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 55 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar Ze fe I 1 Remove the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 55 2 Openthe communication gland 1 CAUTION The internal side of 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
45. cted to the inverter with AC and DC wires SolarEdge Monitoring Portal The SolarEdge monitoring portal enables you to monitor 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 E Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System sola r I fe I 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 45 Note that for auto detection the neutral wire must be connected 24 LA mE j 1 f i di e dla a 208 delta 120 WYl 240 120 split phase 240 delta Figure 1 Auto detected AC grids supported by SolarEdge single phase The following figure illustrates grids that are supported however require changing the grid settings Refer to Country and Grid on page 45 Note that in some cases L1 and L2 are not interchangeable In these places L1 and L2 locations appear in the in the drawing 708 delta 240 delta 240 delta 740 delta Corner grounded Figure 2 AC grids supported by SolarEdge single phase inverters keo SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1
46. dc oversizing guide pdf 2 A higher current source may be used the inverter will limit its input current to the values stated FE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix B Technical Specifications sola r To fe I SE3000A US SE3800A US SE5000A US SE6000A US Units Dimensions 21x 12 5x7 H x W xD 540 x 315x 172 21 x 12 5 x 7 5 540 x 315 x 191 Dimensions HxW x D with 30 5 x 12 5 x 7 775 x315 x 172 31 9 x 12 5 x 7 5 818 x 315 x 191 AC DC Safety Switch Weight with AC DC 51 2 23 2 54 7 24 7 a sei C Natural Convection Minimum and maximum operating 13 to 140 25 to 60 CAN version 40 to 60 temperature range Storage temp range 13 to 140 25 to 60 Protection rating NEMA 3R es Recommended OCPD size per grid you may use a larger size than that recommended but never above 40A PRE ES ES TS RE Ta SolarEdge 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 us files pdfs se temperature derating note pdf CAN P Ns are eligible for the Ontario FIT and microFIT SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 No B solar edge Appendix B Technical Specifications Single Phase 7 6 11 4 kW Inverter FU serso0aUS SE10000A US SET400A US Units OUTPUT Nominal AC Power Output 7680
47. de MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r Yo fe I Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Mounting the 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 Type 2 Figure 13 Mounting bracket types NOTE Y Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter and 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 si n 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 m To allow proper heat dissipation maintain the following minimum clearance areas between the inverter and other objects 8 20 cm to the top of the inverter e At least 4 10 cm to the bottom of the inverter if conduit entry to the AC DC Safety Switch will be from the bottom leave sufficient clearance for the conduits as well e 4 10 cm to the right and left of the inverter For easy access to the fans single phase 7 6 11 4 kW and the three phase inverters you may leave larger clearance When installing inverters side by side leave at least 16 40 cm between inverters e When insta
48. de 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 CA CC 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 cing minutes avant d ouvrir le couvercle Sinon il y a un risque de choc lectrique provenant de l nergie stock e dans le condensateur Inverter ON OFF switch 0 OFF 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 The supplied AC DC 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 CA CC externe inclus repond aux exigences de conformit pour l installation de ce syst me non reli a la terre Le coupeur CC ouvre les conducteurs positifs et n gatifs The single phase 3 6 kW and the thre
49. dules 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 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 m During fault conditions m The power optimizers are disconnected from the inverter m The inverter s ON OFF switch is turned OFF m The AC DC Safety Switch is turned OFF m 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 m Module Add on power optimizer connected to one or more modules m Module embedded power optimizer are embedded into a module SolarEdge Inverter with AC DC 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 AC DC Safety Switch is a manually operated switch for disconnecting the AC and DC power of a SolarEdge system The AC DC Safety Switch is located below the inverter and is conne
50. e 1 F sE co our Oh N g amp lai E om eh 16 1in 409 8mm 312mm cE in 0 n i Figure 49 Three phase inverter with brackets top and bottom views 34 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications solar LT US LZ ur 801 utze 12 28in 0 02 312mm 0 5 Figure 50 Three phase inverter mounting bracket SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications solar edge Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 316 9 1247 e A BIS Hal Figure 51 Three phase inverter with brackets front side and rear views Figure 52 Three phase inverter mounting bracket OO SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement The three phase and single phase 7 6 11 4kW inverters have two fans one is internal and requires a SolarEdge technician to replace it Fan 1 and the other is accessible from the outside of the inverter Fan 2 A replacement kit is available from SolarEdge A x Fan 2 Figure 53 Inverter fan 2 Fan Maintenance 1 At least once a year open the fan screen and clean the accumulated dust using a brush 2 Check the Fan Health Status screen on the LCD refer to Fan Health Status Three Phase Inverters on page 52 3 If one of the followi
51. e phase inverters must be connected only to a dedicated AC branch circuit with a maximum Overcurrent Protection Device OCPD of 40 A The single phase 7 6 11 4 kW inverters must be connected only to a dedicated AC branch circuit with a maximum Overcurrent Protection Device OCPD of 60A Les onduleurs monophas 3 6kW et triphas s doivent tre connect s uniquement a un branchement AC d di avec un disjoncteur de 40A L onduleur monophas 7 6 11 4kW et triphas s doivent tre connect s uniquement a un branchement AC d di avec un disjoncteur de 60A EN HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN oo o bD 0 I solar LT 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 l onduleur sont isol s de l enveloppe Ce syst me n inclut pas d isolation galvanique transformateur et devra tre install sans mise la terre du champ PV et en accord avec les articles 690 35 et 690 43 du National Electric Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 2011 et du Code
52. e telle note avant que les conditions requises soient totallement comprises et accomplies CAUTION 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 until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met D note un risque il attire l attention sur une op ration qui si elle 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 OTE Y Denotes additional information about the current subject IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues k SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r 8 fe IF HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AN AN gt amp ee SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 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 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 insi
53. e us groups products communication under ZigBee Connecting a Laptop to the Inverter To connect a laptop to the inverter use the internal mini USB connector type B 5 pin located on the inverter communication board see Figure 31 on page 54 The USB port uses a standard USB driver that can connect to any standard PC or laptop with a Windows operating system If the USB connection is not recognized install a USB driver downloadable directly from the manufacturer website at http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 E Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication solar edge Verifying the Connection 1 Close the inverter cover Attach the inverter cover and secure it by tightening the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m 2 9 Ib ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws The following figure illustrates the recommended order 1 ST 3 6 amp 5 mi 4 BL 2 Fa mort Figure 40 Tightening Order of the Screws 2 TurnONthe AC to the inverter by turning on the circuit breaker on the distribution panel and turning on the AC DC Safety Switch 3 Wait for the inverter to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring portal This may take up to two minutes A message similar to the following appears on the LCD panel Vac v Vdc v Pac w 240 7 5 2 V 0 0 lt S_OK gt OFF S_OK Indicates that the connection to the SolarEdge
54. ection ssssssssssersssreressreressssrresssrrrsssrrrsssreressrreessreressreressreressreressene 62 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting csscsscsscsscssccsccsccsccsccsccnccnccsccsccsccscscoscossonss 63 Troubleshooting Communication S_OK Not Displayed 63 AREE SS a E EE E E A T 65 Power Optimizer Troubleshooting ss 71 Appendix B Technical Specifications s eseseoesseseceoesseseceossseseceossseseceoesseseceossseseseossseseo 72 Single Phase 3 6kW Inverters ironici ia 72 Single Phase 7 6 11 4 kW Veterani riti 75 Three Phase INVENEers u rssicrizanionincsani nananana 77 Default Trip Limits and Times According to IEEE1547 i 79 AC DC Safety SA ri I Reina 79 K B SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 SOA EE Table of Contents Appendix C Mechanical Specifications scsscsscsscssccsccsccsccsccsccnccnccsccnccnccsccssenccnconsenss 80 Inverter and Mounting Bracket DIMENSIONS 80 Single Phase 3 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 80 Single Phase 3 6 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 82 Single Phase 7 11 4 kW Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 83 Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 84 Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 86 Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement ccsccsccecceccssccsccsccsccsccsccsscecensensenss 87 Fan Ma
55. enu is not displayed If ZigBee is not connected ZigBee Conf and Wi Fi Conf are both displayed with lt N A gt aS LL B m SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r Yo fe ey Chapter 6 User Interface Inverter 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 specify 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 The inverter must be configured to the proper country in order to ensure that it 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 If an inverter is not configured to any country it will not produce energy A plus sign near the country indicates that another menu will be displayed after selection Lui 1 The following list appears when USA is selected
56. er 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 3 1 w Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation sola r O fe I Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data S This step requires connecting one of the communication options Refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 54 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 The SolarEdge monitoring portal can display logical and physical layouts of the installed system as follows m 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 each string which strings are connected to each inverter and so on m Physical Layout Shows a schematic physical layout of the components in the system such as inverters clusters strings and modules as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables a bird s eye view of the actual locati
57. er Optimizers sola r Te fe I 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 Ifrequired mark the mounting holes locations and drill the holes 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 qui en r sulteraient peuvent endommager la optimiseur de puissance 3 Attach each power optimizer to the rack using the 5 16 or 1 4 stainless steel bolts nuts and washers For 3NA series power optimizers SolarEdge recommends mounting the power optimizer on a rail with the smooth side facing out so that the power optimizer s 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 accordance with the requirements of the local and national codes L enceinte m tallique de l optimiseur de puissance doit tre mise a la terre en accord avec les r gulations locales et nationales m For mounting on
58. er to the same switch router or to different switches routers as needed Each inverter sends its monitored data independently to the SolarEdge monitoring portal 7 Inverters are configured by default to LAN If reconfiguration is required e Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF e Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel e Turn ON the AC DC Safety Switch 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 e Use the user buttons to configure the connection as described in Communication on page 46 N NOTE If your network has a firewall you may need to configure it to enable the connection to the following address e Destination Address prod solaredge com e TCP Port 22222 for incoming and outgoing data 8 Verify the connection as described in Verifying the Connection on page 61 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 k solar LEE ater 7 Setting Up Communication 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 in a bus chain via their RS485 connectors The first and last inverters in the chain must be terminated If a revenue grade meter
59. erter is working properly Refer to nverter Status Screens on page 49 for a description of this option Use the LCD light button to toggle through the informative displays Error messages In the event of a problem an error message may be displayed on the LCD panel Refer to Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting on page 63 and to Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons on page 41 for more information la SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar Yo fe I Chapter 6 User Interface Inverter Configuration Setup Mode You can configure the inverter using one of the following m The Internal LCD User Buttons page 41 When using this option the inverter cover is removed m The External LCD Light Button page 43 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 installation a field technician may perform basic inverter configuration 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF AC DC Safety Switch remains ON A If the inverter is operating the following message is displayed Si l onduleur fonctionnait proprement avant cette op ration le message suivant est affich DC VOLTAGE NOT SAFE DO NOT DISCONNECT VDC VARA This message is displayed until the DC voltage is safe 50V Do not open the cover until the voltage
60. f the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide 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 m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver and its antenna m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Support and Contact Information sol ar edge Support and Contact Information If you have technical queries concerning our products please contact us USA and Canada 1 0 877 360 5292 Worldwide 972 0 73 240 3118 Fax 1 0 530 273 2769 Email to support solaredge us Before contact m
61. g to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 71 Re commission all inverters in the site as described in Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation on page 35 Internal hardware error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support Temperature Too Over temperature If the fault persists High 9 m Verify that proper clearances exist around the inverter Make sure that the heat sink fins are clear of dirt and obstacles Reinstall in a cooler location Faulty Temp Broken or unconnected If the fault persists contact SolarEdge Sensor Temperature sensor support D _S SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting sola r O fe I Error Error LCD Message Description Troubleshooting Isolation Fault PV Isolation fault The If the fault persists inverter has detected the PV solar array is not properly isolated from ground earth The Only a certified PV installer must fix the isolation is checked faulty string before connecting it to the each time the inverter inverter starts up Check the PV installation for isolation problems and ground leakage Refer to www solaredge com files pdfs applicatio n note iosolation fault troubleshooting pdf Faulty AC Relay The AC relay failed If the fault persists Sung WAKeUD TASIS la Disconnect inverter from AC grid Contact SolarEdge support Hardware Error Internal hardware If the fault persists contact SolarEdge e
62. g voltage and current refer to the Voc and Isc in SolarEdge Systems Technical Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge us files pdfs Voc and Isc in solaredge sytems technical note pdf m Isolation measurement using a 600V measurement device is also possible D To verify proper power optimizers connection Measure the voltage of each string individually before connecting it to the AC DC Safety Switch or to a combiner box Verify correct polarity by measuring the string polarity with a voltmeter Use a voltmeter with at least 0 1V measurement accuracy For troubleshooting power optimizers operation problems refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 71 NO SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r Yo fe ey Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Install the inverter either before or after the modules and power optimizers have been installed NOTE Y For single phase 3 6kW inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75 C For single phase 7 6 11 4kW inverters and for three phase inverters use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 C 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 m One SolarEdge inverter m One mounting bracket m Two Allen screws for fastening the inverter to the mounting bracket
63. ge Englis German Spanis French Italia DPIKOPUOIOK m 7 1 Communication Server LAN Co RSA48 5 ZigBee Wi Fi RS 2 3 2 Power Control Grid C RRCR C Reacti Active Wakeup Phase P Advance Load D Display Temper LCD On T LM On e5 O v ASS H 0 O H Q T T D z Swxo0 Fh ct u i i trAG Ke D W 005 SQ V Q D O mh DI Oo K D 5 KRY Maintenance next page Information Next page bi D AR AH Q AAA 5 Q 35 Fl EWA uo V VV mov s A solar LT 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 Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only F SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar LT Maintenance D gno a te s c w t e P gt U 4 4 D 4 D oo Q Gc H G t oO FAQ KH n a Information Versio Error Warnin ARK 05 Q EH Chapter 6 User Interface ics Time unters Reset de SD Card gt FCI Test g log Configuring the Inverter Using the External LCD Light Button Use the LCD light button for configuring basic settings 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 is the same as
64. he SolarEdge monitoring portal record the physical location of each power optimizer as described in Providing Installation Information on page 39 CAUTION Do not leave the power optimizers connectors disconnected Open connectors should be mated to each other Ne pas laisser les connecteurs d optimiseurs de puissance d couverts et d connect s Les connecteurs ouverts doivent tre accoupl s les uns aux autres 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 m 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 Ro gt SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers sola r Ze fe E m In SolarEdge systems due to the introduction of power optimizers between the PV modules and the inverter the short circuit current Isc and the open circuit voltage Voc hold different meanings from those in traditional systems For more information about the SolarEdge systems strin
65. he 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 AC DC Safety Switch or to position the combiner box near the switch This simplifies commissioning by allowing testing and servicing near the inverter D To connect the strings to the AC DC safety switch 1 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Strip 12 8 mm of the DC wire insulation Insert the DC conduit into the DC side knockout that was opened Equipment grounding Connect the DC equipment ground conductor to the equipment grounding terminal block in the AC DC safety switch NOTE Functional Electrical Earthing of DC side negative or positive is prohibited because the inverter has no transformer Earthing of module frames and mounting equipment equipotential bonding is required per NEC Connect the DC wires CAUTION 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 according to NEC690 35 B OTE SolarEdge s fixed input voltage architecture enables the parallel strings to be of different lengths Therefore they do not need to have the same num
66. ified installer must fix the faulty string before connecting it to the inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r Yo fe I Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Error Error LCD Message Description Troubleshooting 14 58 59 60 AC Voltage Too AC voltage surge The Ifthe fault persists High internal hardware that Line 1 2 3 measures AC voltage Check the AC connection to inverter has measured Verify that the inverter is set to the substantially high correct country sudden output voltage i Check with the grid operator if a large surge source or irregular load exists near the site Verify that the output wire size matches the distance between the inverter and the location of the grid connection Use a larger gauge wire for the AC output Refer to the AC Wiring Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs app lication note recommended wiring pdf 15 102 DC Voltage Too DC overvoltage The The SolarEdge system normally eliminates High input DC voltage DC overvoltage errors When DC exceeds the maximum overvoltage is detected the inverter shuts supported level off the power optimizers and restarts If the fault persists E 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 malfunctioning and recheck its connections to the inverter Proceed accordin
67. in the rubber fitting and insert an Ethernet CAT5 6 cable through the opening 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 10Base T Signal RJ45 Pin T568B T568A 100Base TX Signal 1 White Orange White Green E sten Jome mem Wen Wier Resemes e Tam ere Rees T 568B Standard T 568A Standard 12345678 12345678 Rd 45 Male Plug d Figure 33 Standard cable wiring 1 The inverter connection does not support RX TX polarity change Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the switch capabilities P SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar Yo fe I Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication 4 Depending on the inverter connector type RJ45 or an 8 pin terminal block Connect as follows m Ifthe inverter has an 8 pin terminal block connector for Ethernet communication e Remove the cable s external insulation using a crimping tool or cable cutter and expose eight wires e Pull the connector out as shown below Screws terminal block S eg gt 8 pin Ethernet Figure 34 The 8 pin Ethernet terminal block e Loosen the screws except for that of pin G Insert the stripped wire ends into the pins according to the following table Terminal Block Color RJ45
68. ing load near the site If the grid does not have problems contact SolarEdge support m Check the AC connection to the inverter D A SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Error Error LCD Message 10 37 38 76 77 90 Ground Current e vu Description Ground current surge The internal hardware that measures ground fault has measured substantially high ground currents solar LT Troubleshooting Ground faults may occur due to insufficient insulation to the ground AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed Extreme care must be taken when troubleshooting this error RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION Ne touchez pas a des cables non isol s Une attention extr me doit tre pr t e durant le traitement de cette erreur Only a qualified technician should handle this problem and only after taking proper precautions 4 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Wait five minutes for the input capacitors to discharge Disconnect the AC breaker Disconnect the DC inputs Connect each DC string separately turn the AC and the inverter ON OFF switch to ON until the error appears for the faulty string 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 A cert
69. ing the power optimizers When modifying an existing installation turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch the AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the 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 Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated Open connectors should be mated to each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps gt gt Deb e gt 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 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 puisse pas tre submerg par l eau CAUTION If you intend to mount the optimizers directly to the module or module frame f
70. intenance nn RETTA 87 Fan 2 Replacement is iiissiienessssseneessesenesseseeenssesennnns 87 Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components ccsccsccecceccecceccecceccecceccescencs 89 Replacing an Inverter ss iisssisiessseeessseseeeesseseeeessesennses 89 Replacing the AC DC Safety Switch iii 90 Mounting a New AC DC Safety Switch iii 90 Connecting the AC DC Safety Switch to the Inverter 91 Adding Removing or Replacing Power Optimizers 93 Appendix G Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption ccccsccsccsccecceccecceccecceccescesceees 94 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS solar LEE 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 note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met D note un risque il attire l attention sur une op ration qui si elle n est pas faite ou suivi correctement pourrait causer des blessures ou un danger de mort Ne pas d passer un
71. inverters only For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs ohase balancing connection guide pdf The Grid Control option is disabled by default Enabling it opens additional options in the menu as shown on page 42 Display Select Display to set the following three options emperature lt F gt C D On Time lt 30 gt L M On Time lt 15 gt HPA m Temperature Select Celsius or Fahrenheit units m 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 m 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 Maintenance Select Maintenance to set the following options Diagnostics Date and Time Reset Counters Factor y Reset SW Upgrade SD Card AFCI lt En gt Manual AFCI Test m Diagnostics Displays the Isolation Status screen Refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs application note isolation fault troubleshooting pdf m 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 m Reset Counters Reset the accumulated energy counters that are sent to the SolarEdge monitoring portal m Factory Reset
72. irst 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 manufaturer 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 m Use identical connectors from the same manufacturer and of the same type on both the power optimizers and on the modules or Verify that the connectors are compatible in the following way The connector manufacturer should explicitly verify compatibility with the SolarEdge optimizer connector and A third party test report by one of the listed external labs TUV VDE Bureau Veritas UL CSA InterTek should be obtained verifying the compatibility of the connectors Les connecteurs du module doivent tre m caniquement compatibles avec les optimiseurs de puissance Sinon le syst me SolarEdge install peut tre
73. ize AWG range 3 4 minimum 8 3 AWG DC input conduit size of strings AWG range 3 4 minimum 1 2 strings 14 6 AWG Dimensions with AC DC Safety Switch HxWxD 30 5 x 12 5 x 10 5 775 x 315 x 260 wegn Weight with ACIDO Safety Switch Operating Temperature Range 13 to 140 25 to 60 CAN version 40 to 60 i Protection Rating NEMA 3R Recommended OCPD size per grid you may use a larger size than that recommended but never above 60A Dimensions HxWxD 21 x 12 5 x 10 5 540 x 315 x 260 1 CAN P Ns are eligible for the Ontario FIT and microFIT microFIT exc SE11400A US CAN P SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r 2e fe I Appendix B Technical Specifications Three Phase Inverters OUTPUT Rated AC power output 9000 10000 20000 Maximum AC power output 9000 10000 20000 PA AC output voltage minimum 105 120 132 5 244 277 305 nominal maximum L N AC output voltage minimum 183 208 229 429 5 480 529 nominal maximum L L AC frequency min nom max AC frequency min nom max min nom max 59 3 60 60 5 with HI country setting 57 60 60 5 Max continuous output current per Phase Max output fault current and 26 20 12 20 24 20 A mS duration Utility monitoring islanding protection country configurable set Yes points INPUT Transformer less ungrounded et Maximum input voltage DG to Gnd 250 so Vde i Norinlinpui volge DOO GNA w Womnainptvatage O
74. lling inverters one above of the other leave at least 16 40 cm between inverters m Position the mounting bracket against the wall pole and mark the drilling hole locations refer to Inverter and Mounting Bracket Dimensions on page 80 e For Type 1 Ensure that the U shaped indentations are facing up and the UP marking is correctly oriented as shown below U shaped indentations Figure 14 Bracket with U shaped indentations facing up SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 P Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter solar REEF For Type 2 Ensure that the flat side of the bracket is at the bottom as in Figure 13 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 Drillthe holes and mount the bracket Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface 3 Hang the inverter on the bracket Figure 15 and Figure 16 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 AC DC Safety Switch as it may be damaged 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 Figure 15 Hanging the inverter on the bracket Type 1 For Type 2 Align the two indentations in the inverter enclosure with the two triangular
75. llow Ground L1 L2 L3 N Ground Figure 62 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 AC DC Safety Switch and that the unused terminal screws are tightened 92 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Bolan cere 07 Replacing ana Adding System Component 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 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 2 TurnOFFthe AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel Ww Disconnect and connect the necessary power optimizers 4 Perform pairing and other procedures described in Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation on page 35 onall 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 newl
76. locations as described in Providing Installation Information on page 39 a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers solar edge Step 2 Connecting a Module to a Power Optimizer m Connect the Plus output connector of the module to the Plus input connector of the power optimizer m Connect the Minus output connector of the module to the Minus input connector of the power optimizer Input Connect to module Figure 6 Power optimizer connectors if SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers 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 optimizers datasheets Refer to the SolarEdge Site Designer for string length verification Y NOTE String length should not exceed 1000ft 300m from DC to DC of the inverter Use at least 11 AWG 4 mm DC cables 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 Figure 7 Power optimizers connected in series 3 Ifyou intend to monitor the installation using t
77. ltage detector m Cordless drill or screwdriver and bits suitable for the surface on which the inverter will be installed and for opening the AC DC Safety Switch knockouts m Suitable hardware for attaching the inverter mounting bracket to the surface to which it will be connected m 1 4 or 5 16 stainless bolts nuts and washers and an Allen screwdriver for attaching the power optimizer to the racking m Wire cutters m Wire strippers m Voltmeter For installing the communication options you may also need the following m For Ethernet e CAT5 6 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector e If using a CAT5 6 cable spool RJ45 plug and RJ45 crimper m For RS485 e Four or six wire twisted pair e Watchmaker precision screwdriver set Inverter Transport and Storage Transport the inverter in its original packaging standing up and without exposing it to unnecessary shocks If the original package is no longer available use a similar box which can withstand the weight of the inverter refer to the inverter weight in Appendix B Technical Specifications on page 72 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 E SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers sola r Yo fe I Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Safety The following notes and warnings apply when install
78. mation in the form which includes information about your installation as well as details about its logical and physical mapping be CS SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 6 User Interface Chapter 6 User Interface LCD User Buttons solar LT Four buttons are located inside the inverter above the LCD panel and are used for controlling the LCD menus as shown below f ESC INE Cy di dai Up 1 f a CANALE BA Down 2 RA BH 5 i 4 a ee e aria Ca Figure 29 LCD internal user buttons m Esc Moves the cursor 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 m Up 1 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 m Enter 3 Selects a menu option and accepts a value change with a long press until Applied is displayed Use the three rightmost buttons for entering 123 when entering the password The LCD panel and buttons may be used during the following m Setup Mode After inverter installation the field technician may perform basic inverter configuration as described in Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons on page 41 Operational Mode The LCD panel allows the user to check that the inv
79. mounting tabs of the bracket and lower the inverter until it rests on the bracket evenly suerte PI ali AL gt Mounting tab Indentation Figure 16 Hanging the inverter on the bracket Type 2 D SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r 2e fe I Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 4 Optionally secure the AC DC Safety Switch bracket to the wall e Mark the location of the bracket screw for the AC DC Safety Switch and drill the hole AC DC Safety Switch bracket Figure 17 AC DC Safety Switch bracket e Fasten the bracket using a standard bolt Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface 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 Bracket screw Bracket screw Figure 18 Inserting the bracket screws SE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch solar edge Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch The AC DC Safety Switch disconnects all ungrounded 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 AC DC Safety Switch is rated to the ma
80. ng Up Remaining 051Sec The countdown indicates the seconds remaining until Production mode is entered This time is in accordance with local regulations and is typically between three to five minutes When countdown is complete the inverter enters Production mode and produces power This mode is indicated by the steadily lit green inverter LED 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 O N 1 Verifythe following The green inverter LED is steadily lit The ON OFF indicator on the LCD panel reads ON 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 It can 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 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 invert
81. ng occurs replace the fan as described below e When the fan stops operating e Fan status is Replace e Fan status 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 Fan 2 Failure Fan 2 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 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 2 TurnOFFthe AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel 3 Use a Philips screwdriver to unfasten the single screw of the fan cover de A SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix D Fan Maintenance and Replacement solar a fe I 4 Open the fan door Figure 54 Fan door open 5 Disconnect the fan connector and remove the fan Figure 55 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 Health Status Three Phase Inverters as described on page 52 Ge 2 Ca SolarEdge Installation G
82. nuously 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 If this message is displayed 1 Turn the 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 AC DC Safety Switch terminal blocks 3 Perform manual 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 e LS Ai solar LT D To troubleshoot self test failures Appendix G Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption If the self test fails the inverter displays an error message indicating that the arc detector hardware failed during wake up tests E r 152 A s HRK HAR Fh H 0 test failed The inverter transmits an error message to the monitoring portal
83. on of a system component Using the portal you can m View the latest performance of specific components m Find underperforming components such as modules by comparing their performance to that of other components of the same type m Pinpoint the location of alerted components using the physical layout m See how components are connected to each other m Pair power optimizers remotely To display a logical layout insert the serial numbers 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 on page 39 The logical and physical mapping can be used for debugging a problem using the SolarEdge monitoring portal If you do 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 inverters 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 inverte
84. r 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 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 54 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Q k sola r Yo fe ey Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation Providing Installation Information Paper Template Fill out the Physical Layout Template 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 com files pdfs physical layout template pdf iPhone Site Mapper Use the SolarEdge Site Mapper iPhone 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 Apple iTunes Store For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Site Mapper Software Guide or to the Site Mapper demo movie available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com 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 the following link www solaredge com groups site registration Fill out all required infor
85. rdinator master ZigBee module This field is shown only in devices with router slave ZigBee modules This field appears after a successful ZigBee association If a ZigBee module is not connected a No ZigBee message is displayed instead of the MID field Communication Ports Status gt lt gt gt lt gt V RS 5 1 lt Zi e e lt nuno Hi EH o P gt lt lt M WURK 48 g B gt S m The total number of slaves detected on the specific port m DEV The type of device that was configured to a specific port based on the port s functionality as follows e SE SolarEdge device default o MTR Revenue grade meter e LGR Non SolarEdge logger m PROT The protocol type to which the port is set e For a SolarEdge device o S SolarEdge slave M SolarEdge master WN WattNode revenue grade meter P2P ZigBee point to point MPM ZigBee multipoint master for a ZigBee coordinator module O MPS ZigBee multipoint slave for a ZigBee router module e SS SunSpec For a non SolarEdge logger Fan Health Status Three Phase Inverters This window provides information about the status of the inverter s two fans O O O Fan Health Indicator Fan l1 Replace Fan 2 Operating Each fan can have one of the following statuses m 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
86. re 30 Communication glands Two types of communication boards are available differing in the Ethernet connector one with an 8 pin terminal block connection and the other with a standard RJ45 Ethernet connector as shown below rt A Mini USB LI y iure RS232 RS485 Ethernet RJ45 EE 2 Mini USB I ee DES BS Ca mame RS232 RS485 ST ll Ethernet 8 pin terminal block es Figure 31 Internal connectors SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 ko B solar Yo fe I Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Communication Types m Ethernet page 55 used for a LAN connection m RS485 page 59 the most commonly used communication type used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a master slave configuration RS485 type can also be used as an interface to external non SolarEdge devices such as revenue meters and data loggers m ZigBee page 61 Optional wireless communication purchased separately m USB page 61 enables connection of a laptop to the inverter Always connect the communication options when the inverter is OFF Removing the Inverter Cover Use the following procedure for cover removal for communication connection purposes 1 Turn the AC DC 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 Opentheinverter
87. rid error If this fault persists contact SolarEdge TZ Line 1 2 3 support L1 L2 L3 96 97 98 lac L1 L2 L3 Max 99 101 AC Voltage Too Grid error Turn the inverter OFF and then ON If this High Line 1 2 3 fault persists contact SolarEdge support Temperature Too Under temperature If this fault persists reinstall the inverter in a Low warmer place N A 124 Ground Current Internal hardware If this fault persists contact SolarEdge RCD error support SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Vs Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting sola r Ze fe I Error Error LCD Message Troubleshooting 150 150 151 Arc Fault Detected An arc was detected Refer to Appendix G Inverter Arc Detection 151 on the DC side on page 94 152 Arc detector The arc detector is Refer to Appendix G Inverter Arc Detection self test failed checked every time the on page 94 inverter starts up The internal hardware that measures arcs failed during wake up tests Fe ra SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r Yo fe I Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Power Optimizer Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution String voltage is OV Output of one or more power Connect all power optimizer outputs optimizers is disconnected String voltage not OV but One or more of the power optimizers Connect all power optimizers lower than number of are not connected in the string imizer SA
88. ring Power Optimizers to the Inverter 36 Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation sise 37 Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data 38 The SolarEdge Monitoring stema 38 Providing Installation Information 39 Chapter 6 User interface nananana 40 CEU er DOON arr nre e EER 40 Inverter Configuration Setup Mode ss 41 Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons i 41 Configuring the Inverter Using the External LCD Light Button 43 Inverter Configuration Menu OptiOnssai cumini antag nimnun ari 45 Inverter Status Screens Operational Mode 49 Initial Inverter Status a mn nt orne 49 Maim Inverter SAS rt eee erat nt merece ce rere eee et 50 PPS NVGera belin 50 Telemetry Status sipiruni nan an an a ee ne ananas 50 bibi 51 Server Communication Status lille ere 51 Porca DI EI RI RI III 51 Communication Ports Stasera 52 Fan Health Status Three Phase Inverters ss 52 Power Control Status leo 53 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication essesessecsssecsecessecsssecsecsssecsecsecsecsssecsececsecseseesecees 54 Communication CONNECT OS ea it 54 Communication TYPES a a ariani 55 Removing the Inverter Cover i 55 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection ss 55 Creating an RS455 Bus Connections 59 Creating a ZigBee CONN CLION r isa insecte mirent 61 Connecting a Laptop to the Inverter ss 61 Verifying the Conn
89. rror support RCD Sensor Error The RCD If the fault persists contact SolarEdge measurement has support failed during the wake up test phase Phase Balance The monitoring Check the grid connection Error hardware that checks the balance of each Check the GND wire connection phase L1 N and L2 N Check the L1 L2 and Neutral wire has exceeded allowed connections limit Verify symmetric load between L1 and Consult the local grid authority 31 33 64 65 66 AC Voltage Too Grid voltage is above Verify that the inverter is set to the this 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 67 68 69 Low the limit permitted in correct country this country Consult the grid operator If permitted by local authorities use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to change the settings e ic SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r Yo fe I Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Error Error LCD Message Description Troubleshooting 34 79 80 81 AC Freq Too High Grid frequency is Handle this in the same manner as error 32 Line 1 2 3 above the limit permitted in this country 35 82 83 84 AC Freq Too Low Grid frequency is Handle this in the same
90. solar edge Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System Grids Supported by the Three Phase Inverters 208 120V WYE 480 277V WYE Figure 3 AC grids supported by SolarEdge three phase inverters SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System sola r Ze fe I 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 Connecting power optimizers to modules and in a string Page 13 __ _ Recording power optimizer serial numbers optional Installing the inverter Connecting the strings and the AC to the switch Pages 30 33 __ Commissioning and activating the installation a Connecting the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal Page 38 S Configuring the inverter Pages 18 Page 21 Page 35 Page 41 SE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge System 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 m Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter cover and AC DC Safety Switch cover m Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter side screw m Standard flat head screwdrivers set m Non contact vo
91. te between the inverter and the SolarEdge monitoring portal Refer to Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication on page 54 for a full description of these communication options This 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 com files pdfs solaredge communication options application note v2 250 and above pdf SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r Yo fe I Chapter 6 User Interface E 1 Communication nUnOUQSHOUO D DZ pp omna ON PORK O von Z 4 O RS232 Conf tif 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 3 1 P Chapter 6 User Interface sola r Ze fe I 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 com files pdfs application note power control configuration pdf Grid Contro l lt D is gt RRCR Conf Phase Balance lt EN gt Load Defaults Phase Balance is applicable to single phase
92. temperature with reduced ratings CAN P Ns are eligible for the Ontario FIT and microFIT LE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r 2e fe I Appendix B Technical Specifications Default Trip Limits and Times According to IEEE1547 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 Voltage Range of Base Voltage Frequency Range Hz Max Clearing Time Sec gt 60 5 0 16 lt 59 3 Hawaii 57 with slow trip at 57 5 AC DC Safety Switch Single Phase Single Phase Specifications 3 6 kW 7 6 11 4 kW Three Phase Unito Maximum Maximum DC voltage Maximum DC voltage Nominal AC voltage 277 ne 208 480 208 n Maximum Maximum AC current Maximum AC current Ambient temperature 40 to 149 40t0 65 40 to 140 40 to 60 Soa Far AID Weight O 529 24 6 6 3 0 Ib kg No a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications solar edge Appendix C Mechanical Specifications Inverter and Mounting Bracket Dimensions The following figures provide dimensions of the mounting brackets for the single and three phase inverters Type 1 mounting bracket weighs 2 87 lbs 1 3 kg Type 2 mounting bracket weighs 0 9
93. timizers For module embedded models refer to the installations instructions supplied with the embedded module The power optimizer can be placed in any orientation Position the power optimizer close enough to its module so that their cables can be connected To allow proper heat dissipation maintain a 1 2 5 cm clearance distance between the power optimizer and other surfaces The minimum and maximum string length guidelines are stated in the power optimizer datasheets 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 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 Do not leave the power optimizers connectors disconnected Open connectors should be mated to each other Equipment grounding tightening torques 4 6 AWG 45 Ib in 8 AWG 40 Ib in 10 14 AWG 35 Ib in NOTE The images contained in the following sections are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models Bo Chapter 2 Installing the Pow
94. tion Power factor IGFDI e monitoring islanding protection country configurable thresholds 1 For other regional settings please contact SolarEdge support 2 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 sola r Yo fe I Appendix B Technical Specifications SE3000A US SE3800A US SE5000A US SE6000A US Units INPUT uni i power 41 4 7 Transformer less a Nominal DC input voltage 325 208V 350 240V Maximum input current 17 208V 17 240V Maximum input short circuit current Maximum input source back feed current Reverse polarity yes protection Ground fault isolation detection MANN 97 7 98 2 98 3 98 3 efficiency CEC weighted 97 5 208V efficiency 98 240V 600 kQ Sensitivity Night time power consumption ADDITIONAL FEATURES Supported communication RS485 RS232 Ethernet ZigBee optional interfaces TANDARD COMPLIANCE Safety UL1741 UL1699B UL1998 CSA 22 2 Grid connection standards Utility interactive IEEE1547 Emissions FCC part15 class B RoHS Yes INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS AC output conduit size 3 4 minimum 24 6 AWG AWG range DC input conduit size of strings AWG 3 4 minimum 1 2 strings 24 6 AWG range Limited to 125 for locations where the yearly average high temperature is above 772F 252C and to 135 for locations where it is below 772F 252C For detailed information refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs inverter
95. trings to the AC DC Safety Switch 5 Usea 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 firmly tilt it to press the release mechanism and open the clamp e Insert the wire 0 8 15mm deep into the side opening e Remove the screwdriver the wire is automatically clamped Press here witha screwdriver Insert the conductor Figure 24 Spring clamp terminal 6 Verify that there are no unconnected wires D To connect the AC grid to the AC DC Safety Switch single phase 7 6 11 4 KW inverter If supplied remove the spring clamp terminal instructions from inside the switch Strip 1 35mm of the AC wire insulation QO N Insert the AC conduit into the AC side knockout that was opened AN 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 using the label located in the switch Connect the grounding wire first B 208 240 Li D L m 277 L Figure 25 AC DC Safety Switch AC terminal block label single phase 7 6 11 4 kW 5 Usea0 5mm straight flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the terminals e Insert the screwdriver into the
96. tus Displays OK if the meter is communicating with the communication board lt Error message gt If an internal RGM error is displayed here contact SolarEdge Support Total Wh The energy production as read by the RGM If the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge server this value will also be displayed in the monitoring portal NOTE This data is accumulated according to an internal real time clock Telemetry Status This window displays the last power optimizer telemetry received The display changes as each power optimizer sends its telemetry During installation view this window for some time in order to observe the power optimizer report process verify proper installation and for troubleshooting Module 000C1ED9 03 Energy Wh 0 Vde O V 40 5 Vde I V 29 5 m Module Power optimizer serial number m Energy power optimizer energy 50 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar LT m Vdc_O Power optimizer output voltage Chapter 6 User Interface m Vdc_l Power optimizer input voltage module voltage This window displays the inverter software version and the country to which the inverter is configured ID Status ID 4 4 4 DSP1 2 1 0210 1 CPU 0002 0111 Country USA2 0 0 34 Server Communication Status S S A A r a t lt e t x XX XX MESSAGE V S O K O K gt gt m Server The method of connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal m S_O
97. uide MAN 01 00002 3 1 solar edge Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components NOTE If you are permanantly 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 d charg s 2 Turn OFF the AC DC Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel Open the inverter cover 63 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 AC DC Safety Switch to the inverter 6 Remove the two 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 e Lock the AC DC Safety Switch in the
98. ximum operating conditions of the inverter DC side conduit to the inverter AC side conduit to the inverter DC connections AC connections memes Equipment grounding LA a 7 terminal with cable connected Figure 19 Inside the AC DC Safety Switch for single phase 3 6kW inverters DCD 1PH US C DC side conduit im AC side conduit to the inverter to the inverter otot OC A Soe l pe non H hill ve 7 _ REC T reese Cu DC connections AC connections Equipment grounding L terminal with cable AFS connected Figure 20 Inside the AC DC Safety Switch for single phase 7 6 11 4 kW inverters DCD 1PH US S2 A SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Q N solar edge Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the AC DC Safety Switch DC side conduit to AC side conduit to the inverter the inverter DC connections AC line connections Revenu Grade Meter RGM Jj pennen 1055 a fd RGM plate Figure 21 Inside the AC DC Safety Switch for single phase inverters with a built in revenue grade meter RGM DCD 1PH US C R and DCD 1PH US S2 A R AC side conduit to the inverter DC side conduit to the inverter lolle DC connections Figure 22 Inside the AC DC Safety Switch for three phase inverters DCD 3PH US S3 A No a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 Chapter 4 Connecting the
99. y installed power optimizer SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00002 3 1 on Appendix G Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption sola r Ze fe I Appendix G Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption The arc detection option is 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 D To enable disable arc detection 1 Use the LCD light button to enter Setup mode refer to Configuring the Inverter Using the External LCD Light Button on page 43 Short press the LCD light button to reach the Maintenance menu Select AFCI Enable or Disable To manually test the arc detection functionality Make sure the inverter ON OFF switch is turned ON Use the LCD light button to select Maintenance Manual AFCI Test v yy SN m Ifthe test is successful the following message is displayed Manual Test PASS m The inverter production 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 m 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 m Ifthe test fails contact SolarEdge support D To troubleshoot arc fault failures The inverter conti

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