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1. 0 00 00 25 Connecting the Strings to the Inverter 00 0000 27 Selecting a Residual Current Device RCD 22 22220 0c eee eee eee eee 28 Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation _ 0 22 2 2 2 2 222222200 29 Step 1 Activating the System 1 lee eee cece cece cece cence eee 29 Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter 2 2 2 2 22 2 22 2 31 Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation 2 0 0 02 22 e ee eee eee eee eee ee eee 33 Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data _ 2 2 2 2 22 2 34 The SolarEdge Monitoring System _ 2 0 0 20 22 2 e eee eee eee eee eee 34 Providing Installation Information 2 0 0 2222 22022 e eee eee eee eee ee 35 Paper em plate cre lucas li been 35 Site Mapp i oces ei 00030 Ela liosi30 abide ddd lella perio nh EnS 35 Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal _ 2 2eee 35 Chapter 6 User Interface 0000 36 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Support and Contact Information sola I T fe E LED User Buttons 2 soa dice cnlnedcce lee pain lie etica 36 Inverter Configuration Setup Mode 2 2222 e ee eee ee eee eee ee eee ee 37 Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons 37 Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button _ 2 2 2 2 39 Configurati
2. 213 5 119 Figure 29 Single phase inverter with type 1 bracket side and bottom views SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 solar aC fete 2 88 ore o i ili Li i LI Ii LI gig qui gt iih it rg d ifi mt i a x vA it a 1 a p e 1 1 1 9 2 90 40 L iee Figure 30 Single phase inverter mounting bracket Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 316 9 184 250 12 47 7 24 9 84 aa ie ZA ATTITTTT nni mu H P i UA 9 in b SA FS ii 2 K L m Sug yy L mee Figure 31 Single phase inverter with bracket type 2 front side and rear views SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar ft Appendix C Mechanical Specifications I T _ z we aS ten O i S i N m Swal 4 Sai Pos H ace i fi 250 2S 9 84 aS 299 11 77 Figure 32 Inverter mounting bracket Type 2 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracke
3. e AC output AC cable external gauge o Single phase inverters PG21 9 16mm diameter o Three phase inverters M32 15 21mm diameter e DCinputs For connection of the PV installation CAUTION N Do not remove the six screws on the DC metal panel as it may harm the inverter sealing and void the warranty e ON OFF switch Turning this switch ON starts the operation of the power optimizers enables power production and allows the inverter to begin exporting power to the utility grid Turning it OFF reduces the power optimizer voltage to a low safety voltage and inhibits exportation of power When this switch is OFF the inverter control circuitry remains powered up e LCD light button Pressing this button lights up the LCD for 30 seconds In addition you can press this button to access configuration menu options as described Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button on page 39 e Two communication glands for connection of inverter communication options Each gland has three openings Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 55 for more information 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 Figure 5 Mounting bracket types NOTE Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter and bracket and make sure that it spans the width of the br
4. 000 000 95 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications 000 ee ee eee ee ee ences 96 Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 2 2 2 22 2 2 96 Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 2 22 2 98 Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 2 2 2222 2 100 Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 2 2 22 2 2 102 Appendix D Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit 103 Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter _ 2 0022 020022 eee eee eee eee 104 Connecting the Strings to the DC Safety Unit 2 02 0 0 202 2 2222 222 105 Appendix E Safe DC eee eee eee 108 Appendix F External Fan Maintenance and Replacement 109 Fan Maintenance 2 2 2 Sete Dini aria eee ese Dalila lede 109 External Fan Replacement 0 20 00 2222 e ee eee ee eee eee ee eee eee 109 Appendix G Replacing and Adding System Components 111 Replacing an Inverter _ 2 0 2 2222 o ee eee eee ee eee ee eee ee eee 111 Adding Removing or Replacing Power Optimizers _ 2 2 2 111 led SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS solar EE HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During installation testing and inspection adherence to all the handling and safety i
5. Maximum DC power Module STC 5400 6750 9450 10800 12150 13500 16850 wi Transformer less ungrounded Nominal DC input voltage SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 87 SE4K SE12 5K Reverse polarity protection Ground fault isolation detection Overvoltage category Maximum inverter efficiency European weighted efficiency Night time power consumption Additional Features Supported communication interfaces Standard Compliance Safety Grid connection standards Emissions Installation Specifications solar ft SE4K SESK SE7K SE8K SE9K SE10K SE12 5K Unit 1MO Sensitivity lt 2 5 sl RS485 Ethernet ZigBee optional Wi Fi optional IEC 62103 EN50178 IEC 62109 VDE 0126 1 1 VDE AR N 4105 AS 4777 G83 G59 IEC61000 6 2 IEC61000 6 3 IEC61000 3 11 IEC61000 3 12 FCC part15 class B 1For all standards refer to the Certifications category in http www solaredge com groups support downloads SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 SEAK SE12 5K solar EC dge SE4K SESK SE7K SE8K SE9K SE10K SE12 5K Unit AC output Cable Gland diameter 15 21 DC input 2MC4 pairs Dimensions WxLxH 540 x 315 x 260 wei 1 20 60 M40 version 40 to 60 Cooling Fan user replaceable Z 8 OJO o Sols 5 a 2 2 o v 3 5 aa lt 2 DI I D 5 Q Q 8 e 2 8 3 3 2 5 0 a lt o e 5 5 o 2 9 5 a D Protection rating Environmental IP65 Outdoor and i
6. Sealed plug AC output Communication glands ON OFF switch LCD light button External fan Figure 3 Inverter Interfaces SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rg Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter e LCD panel displays inverter information and configuration parameters e LCD LEDs Three LEDs indicate the following inverter statuses Description Functionality On The inverter is producing power Blinking Standby mode The inverter is in Standby mode until its working voltage is reached The inverter then enters Production mode Power production and produces power Off The inverter is not producing power This may be during Night mode when the inverter ON OFF switch is OF F or when an error occurs Blinking Yellow Module communication o Monitoring information is being received from a power and inverter shutdown optimizer o The inverter is being shut down On There is an error Refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 66 for more information Blinking The inverter is being shut down All LEDs turn on while the inverter is being configured D E LCD LEDs 8 Green Yelow Red d zg L LCD light button Figure 4 Inverter front view SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IN e Mounting the Inverter solar edge
7. 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 AN 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Adding Removing or Replacing Power Optimizers solar T JE 2 Turn OFF the AC switch of the main distribution panel 3 Disconnect and connect the necessary power optimizers 4 Perform pairing and other procedures described in Commissioning the Installation on page 29 on all inverters to which power optimizers were added or from which power optimizers were removed 5 Inthe monitoring portal replace the serial number of the removed power optimizer with serial number of the newly installed power optimizer SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 i If you have technical queries concerning our products please contact our support through SolarEdge service portal http www solaredge com groups support services North America Australia Germany France Italy Japan United Kingdom Belgium Israel Rest of world Fax Email to Toll free 1877 360 529 2 Toll free 1800 46 55 67 089 454 597 30 Toll free 0800 917 410 Toll free 800 784 824 81 3 5530 9360 Toll free 080
8. Country ESP If required perform the following additional steps e Country settings or inverter configuration using the internal LCD user buttons refer to Country and Grid on page 42 e Communication options connection refer to Setting Up Communication on page 55 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 la Step 1 Activating the System solar edge 9 10 11 i Close the inverter cover by tightening the screws with a torque of 9 0 N m 6 6 Ib ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws The following figure illustrates recommended order Figure 16 Tightening order of the screws Turn ON the DC Safety Unit if applicable If an additional external DC switch is installed between the power optimizers and the inverter s then turn it ON A status screen similar to the following appears on the LCD panel Vac V Vdc V Pac w 240 7 14 1 0 0 P OK 000 000 lt S_OK gt OFF Verify that the following information appears on the LCD panel e P_OK Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indicates connection to the power optimizers and that at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data If P_OK does not appear check the power optimizer string and DC input connections e 000 000 Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indica
9. GPIO Conf lt MTR gt RS232 Conf Exit Information Versions Error Log Warning log HW IDs Exit Lif Wi Fi is connected the ZigBee Conf menu is not displayed and vice versa Iv el SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Configuration Menu Options solar edge Maintenance Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card Diagnostics Standby Mode Grid Protection Exit The options presented in these menus are described in the next section Configuration Menu Options This section describes how to use the LCD menus for configuring the inverter Configuration is only available when the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF Use either the internal LCD user buttons or the external LCD light button to move between and select menu options Country and Grid Configuring the country and grid is available using the internal user buttons only 1 Select the Country option to 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 A list of countries is displayed If no country is configured the value is lt NONE gt NOTE S If an inverter is not configured to any country it will not produce energy
10. contact SolarEdge Support o Acertified installer must fix the faulty string before connecting it to the inverter If the fault persists Check the AC connection to inverter Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country Check with the grid operator if a large surge source or irregular load exists near the site Verify that the output wire size matches the distance between the inverter and the location 1 2 3 sudden output voltage ofthe grid connection Use a larger gauge wire for the AC output AC Voltage Too AC voltage surge The internal hardware that 58 59 60 High Line measures AC voltage has measured substantially high Refer to the AC Wiring Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs application note recommended wiring pdf DC Voltage Too DC overvoltage The input DC voltage exceeds the The SolarEdge system normally eliminates DC overvoltage maximum supported level errors When DC overvoltage is detected the inverter shuts SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Error Codes Error Single Error Three LCD Description Message Temperature Over temperature Too High Faulty Temp Broken or unconnected Temperature sensor Sensor solar ft Troubleshooting off the power optimizers and restarts If the fault persists o Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch If after five minutes the LCD panel does not show a lo
11. Some inverters are available with an optional DC Safety Unit The DC Safety Unit is a manually operated switch for disconnecting the DC power of a SolarEdge system The DC Safety Unit is located below the inverter and is connected to the inverter with AC and DC wires SolarEdge Monitoring Portal The SolarEdge monitoring portal enables monitoring the technical and financial performance of one or more SolarEdge sites It provides past and present information on the system performance both at the system and module levels SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Installation Procedure sola r BC fe E Installation Procedure The following is the procedure for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site Many of these also apply to modification of an existing site 1 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings page 15 2 3 4 5 6 Recording power optimizer serial numbers optional page 35 Mounting the inverter 20 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter page 25 or Connecting the AC and the String to the DC Safety Unit page 104 Commissioning and activating the installation page 29 Connecting the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal page 35 7 Configuring the inverter page 36 Installation Equipment List Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system The following is a recommendation of the equipment needed for installation Allen screwdriver for 5mm scr
12. Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter If using an inverter with a DC Safety Unit refer to the instructions in Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit on page 103 Refer to Technical Specifications on page 81 for specifications of inverters in different countries Grid Connection Guidelines NOTE Three phase inverters require neutral connection at all times only grids with neutral connection are supported e For installation on a delta grid without neutral multiple single phase inverters can be used e For more wiring information refer to the SolarEdge Recommended AC Wiring Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs application note recommended wiring pdf e When connecting multiple single phase inverters in an installation connected to a three phase grid phase balancing may be required by the utility or grid operator Phase balancing is supported in the SolarEdge inverters For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Connection Guide available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs phase_balancing_connection_guide pdf Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter Use a three wire cable for a single phase connection or a five wire cable for three phase connection The maximum wire size for the input terminal blocks is 16mm 1 Turn OFF the A
13. Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 la Mounting the Inverter solar edge 2 Position the mounting bracket against the wall pole and mark the drilling hole locations refer to Mechanical Specifications on page 96 for inverter and mounting bracket dimensions o For Type 1 Ensure that the U shaped indentations are facing up and the UP marking is correctly oriented as shown below U shape indentations Figure 6 Bracket with U shaped indentations facing up o For Type 2 Ensure that the flat side of the bracket is at the bottom as in Figure 5 o Use at least two bracket holes Additional holes can be used to fix the bracket Determine which and how many holes to use according to mounting surface type and material 3 Drill the holes and mount the bracket Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface When mounting an inverter with Type 2 bracket on an uneven surface you may use spacers washers behind the top mounting hole of the bracket see Figure 7 Depending S on the angle use the appropriate size and number of spacers so that the bracket is perpendicular to the ground Recommended a stainless steel 3 4 long screw with a 1 4 socket button head two jam nuts and three washers IN SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola edge Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Figure 7 Mounting on uneven surfaces 4 Hang the inverter on the bracket see Figure 8 and Figure 9 Li
14. SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server 50 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rge Chapter 6 User Interface e Status Displays OK if the inverterestablished successful connection and communication with the specified server port device LAN RS485 Wi Fi or ZigBee module e XXXXXXXX Eight bit Ethernet communication connection status A string of 1s and Os is displayed 1 indicates OK 0 indicates an error For a list of the possible errors and how to troubleshoot them refer to Troubleshooting Communication S_OK is Not Displayed on page 66 e Error message according to failure Refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 66 IP Status This window describes the Ethernet configuration IP Mask Gateway and MAC address Media Access Control of the Inverter IP 192 168 2 119 MSK 2 554 2 D DDD 400 GW 192 168 2 1 MAC 0 27 02 00 39 36 ZigBee Status This window describes the ZigBee configuration PAN XXXXX CH XX XXXX RSSI lt L gt MID XXXX XX e RSSI The receive signal strength indication of the closest ZigBee in the system L low M medium H high and no signal e PAN ID The ZigBee transceiver PAN ID e Ch The ZigBee transceiver channel e ID The ZigBee transceiver ID e MID The Master ID of the coordinator master ZigBee module This field is shown only in devices with router slave ZigBee modules and after a suc
15. an error number and a description and have the following format Error code XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX An error message is displayed for 30 seconds after which the inverter waits the necessary reconnection time and then restarts During this time the LCD displays the Waking Up message and the remaining time to reconnection The error code numbers may differ depending on the inverter type single phase or three phase as described in the table below SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Error Codes solar edge All Warnings and Cautions in this manual should be adhered to while troubleshooting an error Error Single Error Three LCD Description Troubleshooting Message Check the fan status screen Fan Status on page 52 If Fan Failure One of the fans is not working required replace the fan a replacement kit is available from SolarEdge 4 5 8 12 18 SW Error Internal software error If the fault persists contact SolarEdge Support 23 39 42 45 The lines connections to the inverter are incorrect for Wrong AC example AC line 1 from the grid is connected to line 2 Switch between L1 and L2 or L2 and L3 connections connection at the inverter so there is no 120deg between L2 to L1 and L3 to L2 at the inverter side The internal hardware that measures AC current has If the fault persists AC Current measured substantially high output currents This may o Check the AC connect
16. fete Power Optimizer Troubleshooting If the inverter status screen indicates that not all power optimizers are paired or not all are reporting P_OK xxx yyy and x lt y those optimizers can be identified through the LCD Refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs products inverters non responding power optimizers pdf Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Output of one or more power Connect all power optimizer String voltage is OV Noa A optimizers is disconnected outputs One or more of the power optimizers are not connected in the Connectall power optimizers string String voltage not OV but One or more ofthe modules are not Connect the modules to the lower than number of connected properly to their power RS optimizer inputs optimizers optimizer inputs Check polarity of the string Wrong polarity connection on one of output using a voltmeter and thestrings correct if needed SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Gf Problem Possible Cause One or more extra power optimizer are connected in the string A module is connected directly to the String voltage is higher than the number of optimizers If the measured voltage is too high the installation may not have a safe low voltage PROCEED WITH CARE A deviation of 1 per string is reasonable string without a power optimizer Sila tension mesuree est trop haute la tension basse de securite pourrait manquer dans l ins
17. inverter cover Attach the inverter cover and secure it by tightening the screws with a torque of 9 0 N m 6 6 Ib ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws see also Figure 16 2 Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel 3 Wait for the inverter to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring portal This may take up to two minutes A status screen similar to the following appears on the LCD panel Vac V Vdc V Pac w 240 7 14 1 0 0 P OK 000 000 lt S_OK gt OFF S_OK Indicates that the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful If S_OK is not displayed refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on the next page SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 3 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting solar Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting This appendix describes the error messages that appear on the LCD panel when an error occurs and how to troubleshoot them Troubleshooting Communication S_OK is Not Displayed If S_OK is not displayed perform the following Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication When Ethernet communication is used the Server Communication Status window can be used to identify the location of the error Server LAN lt S_OK gt Status lt OK gt XXXXXXXX lt ERROR MESSAGE gt XXXXXXXX is a string of 1s and Os showing an eight bit communication connection s
18. 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 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 J SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Bi g ge Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers In SolarEdge systems due to the introduction of power optimizers between the PV modules and the inverter the short circuit current lee and the open circuit voltage Voc hold different meanings from those in traditional systems For more information about the SolarEdge system s string voltage and current refer to the Voe and Lp in SolarEdge Systems Technical Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs isc_and_voc_in_solaredge_systems_technical_ note pdf To verify proper power optimizers connection Measure the voltage of each string individually before connecting it to the other strings or to the inverter Verify correct polarity by measuring the string polarity with a voltmeter Use a voltmeter with at least 0 1V measurement accuracy For troubleshooting powe
19. temperature derating note pdf SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Appendix B Technical Specifications Inverter Maximum Output Current A Suggested Fuse Rating A SE5000 solar gE SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 3 Technical Specifications Three Phase Inverters solar edge Technical Specifications Three Phase Inverters SE4K SE12 5K SE4K SESK SE7K SE8K SE9K SE10K SE12 5K Unit Rated AC power output 4000 5000 7000 8000 9000 10000 12500 Maximum AC power output 4000 5000 7000 8000 9000 10000 12500 AC output voltage line to line line i 380 220 400 230 Vac to neutral nominal AC output voltage range 184 264 5 AC frequency frequency 50 60 5 Tr EEE eti Maximum continuous output current per phase Maximum continuous overcurrent protection Residual current detector Residual 300 30 Current step detector 1SE4K model is available in some countries refer to the Certifications category in http www solaredge com groups support downloads SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 SEAK SE12 5K solar EC dge SE4K SESK SE7K SE8K SE9K SE10K SE12 5K Unit Grid supported three phase 3 N PE WYE with Neutral Aac rms Inrush current AC Peak Duration 3 20 I ms Mamme Powerfedorrange T_T TT CI SSCS Prese MT es TT Utility monitoring islanding protection configurable Power ves Factor country configurable thresholds
20. the Power Optimizers CAUTION Installing a SolarEdge system without ensuring compatibility of the module connectors with the optimizer connectors may be unsafe and could cause functionality problems such as ground faults resulting in inverter shut down In order to ensure mechanical compatibility of the SolarEdge optimizers and the modules to which they are connected e Use identical connectors from the same manufacturer and of the same type on both the power optimizers and on the modules or e Verify that the connectors are compatible in the following way e The connector manufacturer should explicitly verify compatibility with the SolarEdge optimizer connector and e Athird party test report by one of the listed external labs TUV VDE Bureau Veritas UL CSA InterT ek should be obtained verifying the compatibility of the connectors IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Modules with SolarEdge power optimizers are safe They carry only a low safety voltage i before the inverter is turned ON As long as the power optimizers are not connected to the inverter or the inverter is turned OFF each power optimizer will output a safe voltage of 1V Installation Guidelines e The steps in this chapter refer to module add on power optimizers For smart modules start from Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings on page 15 Also refer to the documentation supplied with the smart modules e The power optimizer can be placed in any orientation
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22. 2 Removing the Inverter Cover solar BC fete Figure 18 Communication Glands The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection a 9 pin terminal block for RS485 connection as shown below ZigBee Wi Fi Figure 19 Internal connectors Removing the Inverter Cover Use the following procedure for cover removal for communication connection purposes 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the circuit breakers on the distribution panel Wait 5 minutes for the capacitors to discharge 3 Open the inverter cover s 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 I O SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Gf Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the inverter to the monitoring portal through a LAN Ethernet cable specifications e Cable type CAT5 CAT6 e Maximum distance between the inverter and the router 100 m 330 ft NOTE If using a cable longer than 10 m 33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage surges by lightning it is recommend to use externa
23. 360 5292 ussupport solaredge com United Kingdom 44 0800 028 1183 support solaredge uk 0800 125574 Israel 972 073 240 3122 Netherlands 31 08000221089 support solaredge com Worldwide 972 073 240 3118 Fax 972 073 240 3117 Before contact make sure to have the following information at hand e Inverter and power optimizer model e Serial number of the product in question e The error indicated on the inverter screen or on the SolarEdge monitoring portal if there is such an indication e System configuration information including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings e The communication method to the SolarEdge server if the site is connected e The inverter software version as appears in the ID status see D Status on page 50 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola pe dged Support and Contact Information Contents Disclaimers c isccrs rl pari U SE sian iaia isla leda 1 Important Notice 000 ee eee ee cee cee ee eee eee eee 1 Emission Compliance 0 202222 e cece eee eee ee eee ee eee eee ee eee eee 1 Support and Contact Information _ 222202 202222 2 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS _ _ _ 222222 2222 6 SAFETY SYMBOLS 22 22 22 eee eee cee ee eee eee 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS _ _ 22222 220 7 Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System 9 SolarEd
24. 71 9 3210 0 Fac Hz OPS Ok Temp 50 0 11 28 2 e Vac V The AC output voltage e Vdc V The DC input voltage e Pac W The AC output power e Fac Hz The AC output frequency e OPs_Ok Number of optimizers sending telemetries indicating that they are paired e Temp C or F The inverter heat sink temperature SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Energy Meter Status Displays the total energy produced during the last day month year and since inverter installation Day Wh Month KWh Year KWh Total KWh o o o OI o o o oO If an electricity meter meter is connected to the inverter the following status screen showing the total energy reading is displayed instead of the above screen Revenue Grade Meter Status lt OK gt lt Error Message gt Total Wh XXXXXXX e Status Displays OK if the meter is communicating with the communication board e lt Error message gt If an internal meter error is displayed here contact SolarEdge Support e Total Wh The energy read by the meter The value displayed in this line depends on the meter type connected to the inverter and its location o If a bidirectional meter is connected at the consumption point this value is the consumed energy o If the meter is installed at the production connection point this value is the energy produced by the site o If the meter is installed at the grid connection point this
25. C and DC labels e For DC terminals without fuses Use a standard flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals o The screwdriver blade should fit freely in the terminal opening Too large a blade can crack the plastic housing o Insert the screwdriver and press the release mechanism and open the clamp o Insert the conductor into the round opening and remove the screwdriver the wire is automatically clamped Press here with a screwdriver Insert the conductor Figure 41 Spring clamp terminals e For DC terminals with fuses o Insert the wires into the side openings o Fasten the screws at the top of the fuses Fasten the screws Insert the conductor Figure 42 DC connection with fuses IS Q SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar ed fete Appendix D Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit 4 Verify that there are no unconnected wires 5 Close the DC Safety Unit cover Attach the cover and secure it by tightening the four screws with a torque of 1 2 N m 0 9 ft Ib 6 Ensure proper cable entry sealing inspect the entire cable run and use standard sealants to avoid water penetration SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 el IS Appendix E Safe DC solar edge Appendix E Safe DC When AC supply to the inverter is shut off by shutting off the AC breaker at the site or when the inverter ON OFF s
26. C Strings to the DC Safety Unit 8 Insert the remaining four wires through the AC conduit to the inverter and connect them to the appropriate terminal blocks in the inverter according to the labels on the terminal blocks N L1 L2 and L3 ti 12 18 N Dorey Figure 40 Three Phase Inverter AC Terminals 9 Tighten the screws of each terminal with a torque of 1 2 1 5 N m 0 88 1 1 Ib ft 10 Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily 11 Tighten the AC cable gland with a torque of 2 8 3 3 N m 2 0 2 4 Ib ft 12 Verify that there are no unconnected wires If power control is enabled itis important to respect the order of grid lines connection to the inverter A 120deg phase difference should be kept between L1 to L2 and between L2 to L3 L1 L2 L3 and not for example L1 L3 L2 If the grid lines are not in this order an error is displayed on the LCD and the inverter will not produce power Connecting the Strings to the DC Safety Unit Up to three strings may be connected in parallel to the DC input pairs of the switch The terminals are suitable for connection of copper conductors only gt To connect the strings to the DC Safety Unit 1 Strip 8 mm of the DC wire insulation 2 Insert the wires into the DC input glands in the DC Safety Unit SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IS 2 Connecting the Strings to the DC Safety Unit solar T JE 3 Connect the DC wires according to the D
27. C circuit breaker 2 Open the inverter cover Release the six Allen screws and carefully move 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 D SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter solar T JE 3 Strip 58 mm 2 32 of the external cable insulation and strip 8 mm 0 32 of the internal wire insulation 0 32 in 8mm 2 32 in 58 mm SS Figure 12 Insulation stripping AC 3 wire cable 4 Open the AC cable gland and insert the cable through the gland see Figure 3 Turn OFF the AC before connecting the AC terminals If connecting equipment grounding wire connect it before connecting the AC Line and Neutral wires 5 Dependingonthe inverter type single phase or three phase connect the AC as follows Connect the PE grounding wire first Single Phase Inverter Wire type Connect to terminal i Terminals IN O SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar T fe E Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter Three Phase Inverter aat Wire type g terminal L3 feeds the internal Line 3 power supply L1 L2 L3 N PE Protective Earth Figure 14 Three Phase Inverter AC NOTE If power control is enabled itis important to respect the or
28. CD light button When using this option removing the inverter cover is not required This option of configuration includes a less detailed configuration menu Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons After inverter installation a field technician may perform basic system configuration Configuration is done when the inverter is in Setup mode gt To enter Setup mode 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF AC remains ON Ifthe inverter was operating properly power was produced by the power optimizers the following message is displayed DE VOLTAGE NOT SAFE DO WO DLSCONNERC WDnes 72 0 This message is displayed until the DC voltage is safe 50V Do not open the cover until the voltage is safe or until at least five minutes have passed 2 Press the Enter button for at least 5 seconds The following message is displayed Please enter Password KKKKKREKR KK 3 Use the three rightmost internal LCD user buttons to type in the following password 12312312 The following message is displayed Country lt Italy gt Language lt Eng gt Communication Power Control Display Maintenance Information SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 i Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons solar edge 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 sh
29. Mode Grid Protection e Date and Time Set the internal real time clock If connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal the date and time are set automatically and only time zone should be set e Reset Counters Resets the accumulated energy counters that are sent to the SolarEdge monitoring portal e Factory Reset Performs a general reset to the default device settings e SW Upgrade SD Card Perform a software upgrade using an SD card e Diagnostics Displays the Isolation Status screen Refer to http www solaredge us files pdfs application_note_isolation_fault_ troubleshooting pdf e Standby Mode Enables disables Standby Mode for remote commissioning e Grid Protection Available in specific countries Enables viewing and setting grid protection values Refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs viewing_grid_ protection_values pdf Information Select Information to display the following options Versions Error Log Warning log Hardware IDs e Versions Displays inverter firmware versions o ID The inverter ID o DSP 1 2 The DSP digital control board firmware version o CPU The communication board firmware version Q NOTE Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge Support ay O SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface e Error Log Displays the last five errors e Warning Log Displays the last five warnings e Hardware IDs Displays the foll
30. 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 To On 2 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to ON within 5 seconds If you wait longer than 5 seconds the inverter exits the pairing mode The following message is displayed indicating that the inverter is performing the pairing Pairing Remaining sec 180 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 it la Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter solar T fete 3 Wait for the completion of the pairing remaining seconds is 0 If pairing fails an error is displayed In this case repeat the pairing steps and refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 78 If the problem persists contact SolarEdge Support When pairing succeeds the following message is displayed Pairing Pairing Completed The system startup process begins Since the inverter is ON the power optimizers start producing power and the inverter starts converting AC NOTE S When you turn ON the inverter ON OFF switch the DC cables carry a high voltage and the power optimizers no longer output a safe 1V output 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
31. 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 e Physical Layout Shows a schematic physical layout of the components in the system such as inverters strings and modules as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables a bird s eye view of the actual location of a system component Using the portal you can e View the latest performance of specific components e Find under performing components such as modules by comparing their performance to that of other components of the same type e Pinpoint the location of alerted components using the physical layout e See how components are connected to each other e Pair power optimizers remotely To display a logical layout insert the inverter serial number in the new site created in the application When the communication between the inverter and the monitoring server is established the logical layout is 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 Site Mapper application or a mapping template which should be filled out using the detachable stickers see Providing Installation Information below The logical and physical mapping can be us
32. SolarEdge Installation Guide sola rg Disclaimers Disclaimers Important Notice Copyright SolarEdge Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the prior written permission of SolarEdge Inc The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice You may refer to the SolarEdge web site www solaredge com for the most updated version All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Patent marking notice see http www solaredge com groups patent The general terms and conditions of delivery of SolarEdge shall apply The content of these documents is continually reviewed and amended where necessary However discrepancies cannot be excluded No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents The images contained in this document are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models Emission Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits applied by the local regulations These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against h
33. SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter solar aC fete Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter Use a five wire cable for this connection The maximum wire size for the input terminal blocks is 16mm gt To connect the AC grid to the inverter via the DC Safety Unit 1 Turn OFF the following e The inverter ON OFF switch e The AC circuit breaker e The DC Safety Switch Unit 2 Open the inverter cover Release the Allen screws and carefully move 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 3 Loosen the screws on the front cover of the DC Safety Unit as shown below Figure 38 Opening the DC Safety Unit cover 4 Remove the DC Safety Unit cover 5 Strip 35 cm of the external cable insulation and strip 8 mm of the internal wire insulation 0 32 in 8 mm 35 cm 14 l Figure 39 Insulation stripping AC 6 Open the AC cable gland and insert the cable through the gland see Figure 37 7 Connect the grounding wire to the equipment grounding terminal in the DC Safety Unit NOTE S Connect the equipment grounding before connecting the AC wires to the AC terminal block SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 104 ei solar T gg Appendix D Connecting the AC and D
34. 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 4 Verify the connection of the master to the SolarEdge monitoring portal as described in Verifying the Connection on the facing page Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection This communication option enables using a ZigBee connection to connect one or several devices to the SolarEdge monitoring portal The ZigBee device is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com groups products communication under ZigBee Creating a Wi Fi Connection This communication option enables using a Wi Fi connection for connecting the device to the SolarEdge monitoring portal The Wi Fi kit can be purchased separately and assembled during system installation The Wi Fi kit is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com groups products communication under Wi Fi e gt IR SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar EST Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Verifying the Connection After connecting and configuring a communication option perform the following steps to check that the connection to the monitoring server has been successfully established 1 Close the
35. Transformer less ungrounded Maximum input voltage Nominal DC input voltage Maximum input current Maximum back feed current Reverse polarity protection SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 SE15K SE33 3K Ground fault isolation detection Maximum inverter efficiency European weighted efficiency Night time power consumption SE15K SE16K SE17K SE25K SE27 6K SE33 3K 1MO Sensitivity 98 5 97 6 97 7 97 7 ss 98 983 lt 2 5 lt 4 Ww Additional Features Supported communication interfaces RS485 Ethernet ZigBee optional Wi Fi optional DC Safety Unit optional 2 pole Disconnection Compliance Type Il field replaceable Standard Compliance IEC 62103 EN50178 IEC 62109 AS3100 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 SE15K SE33 3K solar SE16K SE17K SE25K SE27 6K SE33 3K Unit VDE AR N 4105 G59 3 AS 4777 EN 50438 VDE 0126 1 1 CEI 021 BDEW CEI 0163 Emissions IEC61000 6 2 IEC61000 6 3 IEC61000 3 11 IEC61000 3 12 WEEE Ro ce Installation Specifications Da AC output Cable Gland diameter 15 21 Grid connection standards unit cable glands diameter 2 4mm Dimensions FO Wei Cooling Fan user replaceable m m m 1For all standards refer to the Certifications category in http www solaredge com groups support downloads Models SE27 6K and SE33 3K only 3Models SE27 6K and SE33 3K only 4For inverter power de rating
36. Up 1 and Down 2 Moves the cursor from one menu option to another moves among the characters of a displayed parameter and toggles between possible characters when setting a value e Enter 3 Selects a menu option and accepts a value change with a long press until Applied is displayed Use the three rightmost buttons for entering 123 when entering the Setup mode password 12312312 The LCD screen displays status information of the system and various menus for configuration options The LCD panel and buttons are used during the following processes e Operational mode The LCD panel allows checking for proper system operation Refer to Status Screens Operational Mode on page 48 for a description of this option Use the LCD light button to toggle through the informative displays e Setup mode Upon installation the installer may perform basic configuration as described in Inverter Configuration Setup Mode on the facing page SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 DE J sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface e Error messages In the event of a problem an error message may be displayed on the LCD panel For more information refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 66 and Inverter Configuration Setup Mode below Inverter Configuration Setup Mode You can configure the inverter using one of the following e The internal LCD user buttons When using this option the inverter cover is removed e The external L
37. acket 20 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rg Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter CAUTION HEAVY OBJECT To avoid muscle strain or back injury use proper lifting techniques and if required a lifting aid when removing or replacing 1 Determine the inverter mounting location on a wall stud framing or pole To allow proper heat dissipation maintain the following minimum clearance areas between the inverter and other objects e If installing a single inverter o At least 20 cm 8 to the top and bottom of the inverter if installing an inverter with a DC Safety Unit make sure to leave sufficient clearance for cable entry o 10cm 4 to the right and left of the inverter For easy access to the fans three phase inverters you may leave larger clearance e If installing multiple inverters o When installing inverters one above the other leave at least 40 cm 16 between inverters If installing an inverter with a DC Safety Unit leave 20 cm 8 between the top of an inverter andthe bottom of a DC Safety Unit o When installing inverters side by side follow these clearance specifications Single Phase Three Phase Invert Inverters ers Locations where the yearly average 20 cm 8 high temperature is below 25 C 77 F 20 cm 8 between inverters Locations where the yearly average between inverters 40 cm 16 high temperature is above 25 C 77 F between inverters SolarEdge Installation
38. and the following message will be displayed on the LCD No Country Selected A plus sign near the country indicates that another menu will be displayed after selection 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface Communication 1 Select the Communication option to define and configure e The communication option used by the inverter to communicate with the SolarEdge monitoring portal e The communication option used to communicate between multiple SolarEdge devices or other external non SolarEdge devices such as electricity meters or loggers 2 Select Server to set which communication method is used to communicate between devices and the SolarEdge monitoring portal Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 55 fora full description of these communication options S NOTE The Server menu shows only the communication options installed in the inverter The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options in the Communication menu For detailed information about all the configuration options refer to the Communication Options Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge co
39. armful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment i SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Support and Contact Information sola r aC fe E Support and Contact Information If you have technical problems concerning SolarEdge products please contact us Country Phone E Mail Australia 61 1800 465 567 support solaredge net au APAC Asia Pacific Belgium 32 080073041 France 33 0800917410 49 05945459790 aly 9 800794 824 en 03 6061 1274 US amp Canada 1 877
40. ation The SolarEdge Site Mapper can be downloaded from the application stores For detailed information refer to the SolarEdge Site Mapper Software Guide or to the Site Mapper demo movie 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 http www solaredge com groups site registration Fill out all required information in the form which includes information about your installation as well as details about its logical and physical mapping l 2 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Chapter 6 User Interface sola r ed fe E Chapter 6 User Interface LCD User Buttons Four buttons are located inside the inverter above the LCD panel and are used for controlling the LCD menus as shown below Enter 3 Down 2 Up 1 Esc cs TRI il E A By BO eat f ae IZIcgl ELIZ Ib ZIA Figure 17 LCD Internal menu buttons Use the four user buttons to control the LCD panel menus e Esc Moves the cursor gt to the beginning of the currently displayed parameter goes to the previous menu and cancels a value change with a long press until Aborted is displayed e
41. cated on the communication board and is marked SW7 _Move up the left switch Figure 27 RS485 termination switch Y NOTE Only the first and last SolarEdge devices in the chain should be terminated The other inverters in the chain should have the termination switch OFF down position To connect to the monitoring portal 1 Designate a single inverter as the connection point between the RS485 bus and the SolarEdge monitoring portal This inverter will serve as the master inverter 2 Connect the master to the SolarEdge monitoring portal via the LAN or ZigBee communication option To configure the RS485 communication bus All inverters are configured by default as slaves If reconfiguration is required 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF 2 Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed 63 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection solar T JE 3 Use the user buttons to configure the connection To set the inverter designated as master select the following in the LCD menus e Communication gt Server gt LAN ZigBee or Wi Fi e RS485 1 Conf gt Device Type gt SolarEdge e RS485 1 Conf gt Protocol Master e RS485 1 Conf gt Slave Detect The system starts automatic detection of the
42. cessful ZigBee association If a ZigBee module is not connected a No ZigBee message is displayed instead of the MID field Wi Fi Status This window describes the Wi Fi configuration TP 192 168 2 119 GW 192 168 2 1 SSID XXXXXXXX RSSI lt L M H gt IR SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Communication Ports Status solar ed JE e IP The DHCP provided address e GW The gateway IP address e SSID Service Set Identifier the name of a wireless local area network WLAN All wireless devices on a WLAN must employ the same SSID in order to communicate with each other e RSSI The receive signal strength indication of the closest Wi Fi in the SolarEdge system L low M medium H high and no signal Communication Ports Status Dev Prot RS485 1 lt SE gt lt S gt lt gt ZigBee lt SE gt lt MPS gt lt gt e The total number of slaves detected on the specific port e Dev The type of device that was configured to a specific port based on the port s functionality as follows o SE SolarEdge device default o DM Revenue meter o LGR Non SolarEdge logger e PROT The protocol type to which the port is set o Fora SolarEdge device m S SolarEdge slave m M SolarEdge master m P2P ZigBee point to point MPM ZigBee multipoint master for the SolarEdge ZigBee home gateway m MPS ZigBee multipoint slave for a ZigBee router module o For electricity meters ref
43. ded 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 00057 3 1 Appendix B Technical Specifications solar ed fe E Appendix B Technical Specifications SE2200 SE3000 SE3500 SE4000 SE4000 16A SE5000 SE6000 Unit Rated AC power output 2200 3000 3500 4000 4000 50001 6000 Maximum AC power output 2200 3000 3500 4000 4000 50001 6000 AC output voltage nominal 220 230 240 Vac AC output voltage range 184 264 5 nominal 50 60 5 mA ac Maximum continuous output current Max continuous overcurrent 12 16 52 22 16 27 27 A protection Residual current detector Residual 300 30 current step detector A Inrush current AC Peak Duration 3 ms 14985W when the country is set to Australia 4600W when the country is set to Germany or the Czech Republic 16A when the country is set to Denmark Portugal UK or Poland For other countries contact SolarEdge SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Appendix B Technical Specifications solar T JE SE2200 SE3000 SE3500 SE4000 SE4000 16A SE5000 SE6000 Unit Power factor range 1 adjustable from 0 95 to 0 95 Protective class Class Utility monitoring islanding protection country configurable Yes thresholds Recommended Maximum DC 1 2750 3750 4350 5000 5000 6250 7500 Ww power Module STC e Tra
44. der of grid lines connection to the inverter A 120deg phase difference should be kept between L1 to L2 and between L2 to L3 L1 L2 L3 and not for example L1 L3 L2 If the grid lines are not in this order an error is displayed on the LCD and the inverter will not produce power 6 Tighten the screws of each terminal with a torque of 1 2 1 5 N m 0 88 1 1 Ib ft 7 Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily 8 Tighten the AC cable gland with a torque of 2 8 3 3 N m 2 0 2 4 Ib ft 9 Verify that there are no unconnected wires to the inverter and that the unused terminal screws are tightened Connecting the Strings to the Inverter Connect the string to the DC input pairs If required connect additional strings in parallel using an external combiner box branch cables before connecting to the inverter NOTE N Functional electrical earthing of DC side negative or positive poles is prohibited because the inverter has no transformer Grounding earth ground of module frames and mounting equipment of the PV array modules is acceptable S SolarEdge s fixed input voltage architecture enables the parallel strings to be of different lengths Therefore they do not need to have the same number of power optimizers as long asthe length of each string is within the permitted range SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Selecting a Residual Current Device RCD solar BC fete Connect the DC con
45. e Position the power optimizer close enough to its module so that their cables can be connected e To allow for heat dissipation maintain a 2 5 cm 1 clearance distance between the power optimizer and other surfaces e The minimum and maximum string length guidelines are stated in the power optimizer datasheets e Refer to the SolarEdge Site Designer for string length verification The SolarEdge Site Designer is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com groups support downloads under Software Tools SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Step 1 Mounting the Power Optimizers solar ed fe E e Completely shaded modules may cause their power optimizers to temporarily shut down This will not affect the performance of the other power optimizers in the string as long as the minimum number of unshaded power optimizers connected in a string of modules is met If under typical conditions fewer than the minimum optimizers are connected to unshaded modules add more optimizers to the string e Do not leave the power optimizers connectors disconnected Open connectors should be mated to each other NOTE The images contained in the following sections are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models Step 1 Mounting the Power Optimizers For each of the power optimizers 1 Determine the power optimizer mounting location and use the power optimizer mounting brackets to attach the pow
46. e cable have the same pin out and color coding Wire Color 10Base T Signal 1 Whierorenge vweren Tranomie 2 range Green rrenemt 2 Wwercreen wnterOrange Receiver _ Swe sie Reserved fs Witeraue weee Resne Green Crane Recoieo e som som Resered T 568B Standard T 568A Standard 12345678 12345678 RJ 45 Male Plug Figure 22 Standard cable wiring The inverter connection does not support RX TX polarity change Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the switch capabilities 58 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Gf Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication 6 Use a pre crimped cable to connect via gland 1 to the RJ45 plug on the inverter s communication board or if using a spool of cable connect as follows a b Insert the cable through gland 1 Remove the cable s external insulation using a crimping tool or cable cutter and expose eight wires Insert the eight wires into an RJ45 connector as described in Figure 22 Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 port on the communication board RJ45 Ethernet port Figure 23 The RJ45 Ethernet connection 7 For the switch router side use a pre crimped cable or use a crimper to prepare an RJ45 communication connector Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector in the same order as above Figure 22 8 Co
47. e phase inverter mounting bracket Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 16 21 49 512 402 15 85 Figure 36 Three phase inverter with bracket type 2 front side and rear views SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar T fete Appendix D Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit Appendix D Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit Extended power three phase inverters SE25K SE33 3K can be supplied with an optional integrated DC Safety Unit The DC Safety Unit includes e Mechanical DC switch 2 pole disconnection e DCsurge protection Type I e DC fuses plus amp minus optional This section describes connections to DC Safety Unit with or without fuses The following figure illustrates the DC Safety Unit supplied with fuses DC side conduit AC side conduit to the inverter to the inverter Q 0 r Pai O1 1 O deb O DC connections DC Surge Protector with fuse holders SO SPD olololololole oloo RE 5 O 5 U AR i WARNING eats tumi 8 SRO O So 2 lt Equipment grounding Roe terminal ox 1 MO erminal DC glands AC gland Secontary grounding optional Figure 37 Inside the DC Safety Unit with fuses
48. ece eeccecececeees 57 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection _ 22222 2022 e eee eee eee eee ee eee 60 Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection 2 22 2 22202 2c eee eee eee 64 Creating a Wi Fi Connection 00 000 000002 64 Verifying the Connection 2 2 0222 c eee eee eee eee eee ee eee eee eens 65 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting 2 22 2 2 0 2 ee eee eee 66 Troubleshooting Communication S_OK is Not Displayed 2 2 2 66 Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication 2 2 2 0 22222222 2 2 25 66 Troubleshooting RS485 Communication 20 ecee cece cece ceecececeeees 68 Additional Troubleshooting _ 2 2020 202 e eee eee eee ee ee eee eee eee ee 69 Bron Codes x ul iid in e setuid can Saree beatae een 69 Power Optimizer Troubleshooting 2 02 02222222 e eee eee ee eee eee eee 78 Appendix B Technical Specifications 0222 2 22 2 2 e eee eee eee 81 Technical Specifications Three Phase Inverters _ 2222 2 2 2 86 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola pe dged Support and Contact Information SE4KSE4K model is available in some countries refer to the Certifications category in http www solaredge com groups support downloads SE12 5K 86 SE15K SE33 3KThe SE33 3K model requires a medium voltage transformer 90 DC Safety Unit Specifications
49. ed for debugging a problem using the SolarEdge monitoring portal SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Bi 8 ge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation 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 inverter but will not show strings or the physical location of power optimizers The inverter may be connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal via LAN or via an external modem connected to the inverter s RS232 connector Alternatively you can connect the inverter to another inverter that is already connected to the server in a master slave configuration Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 55 Providing Installation Information Paper Template Fill out the Physical Layout Template downloadable from the SolarEdge site using the detachable 2D barcode stickers on each power optimizer Once the form is completed scan it and upload the scanned file to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site registration For an example paper template refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs physical layout template pdf Site Mapper Use the SolarEdge Site Mapper smartphone application to scan the power optimizer and inverter 2D barcodes The application creates an XML file that can be uploaded to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site registr
50. er optimizer to the support structure For frame mounted power optimizers follow the instructions supplied with the optimizers 2 If required mark the mounting hole locations and drill the hole CAUTION Do not drill through the power optimizer or through the mounting holes The drilling vibrations can damage the power optimizer and will void the warranty 3 Attach each power optimizer to the rack using the M6 1 4 stainless steel bolts nuts and washers Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 Ib ft 4 Verify that each power optimizer is securely attached to the supporting structure or the module NOTE Q Record power optimizer serial numbers and locations as described in Providing Installation Information on page 35 INot applicable to smart modules ii SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar edo E Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Step 2 Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimizer For each of the power optimizers e Connect the Plus output connector of the module to the Plus input connector of the power optimizer e Connect the Minus output connector of the module to the Minus input connector of the power optimizer Input Connect to module Output te Figure 1 Power optimizer connectors NOTE Images are for illustration purposes only Refer to the label on the product to identify the plus and minus input and output connectors Step 3 Connecting Powe
51. er to the application note Connecting an Electricity Meter to SolarEdge Devices at http www solaredge com files pdfs connecting revenue grade meter to solaredge devices pdf o SS SunSpec for a non SolarEdge logger Fan Status This window is applicable to Three Phase Inverters inverters and provides information about the status of the inverter external and internal fans SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola pe dged Chapter 6 User Interface Fan Status Fanl Not Working Fan2 Operating or Fan Status Int Not Working Ext Operating Each fan can have one of the following statuses e Operating Fan OK e Not Working This status may indicate a system error and not necessarily a faulty fan Turning AC OFF and ON again may clear this status If the status does not change replace the fan For more information refer to External Fan Maintenance and Replacement on page 109 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 A Power Control Status sola r ed fe E Power Control Status Available from communication board CPU firmware version 2 7xx 3 7xx and later PWR CTRL REMOTE PWR Limit 10 04 kW CosPhi 0 9 Power Prod 7000W e PWR CTRL The power control status o REMOTE Communication with the RRCR or smart energy manager is confirmed validated o LOCAL The power is controlled locally e g by a fixed limit or this inverter limits the PV power production to its re
52. ew type for the inverter cover and Safety Switch cover Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter side screw Allen screwdriver for M6 M8 screw types Standard flat head screwdrivers set Non contact voltage detector Cordless drill or screwdriver and bits suitable for the surface on which the inverter will be installed Suitable hardware for attaching the inverter mounting bracket to the surface to which it will be connected M6 1 4 or M8 5 16 stainless bolts nuts and washers for attaching the power optimizer to the racking not required for smart modules MC4 crimper Wire cutters Wire strippers Voltmeter SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Bi 0 gg Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System For installing the communication options you may also need the following e For Ethernet o CAT5 6 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector o If using a CAT5 6 cable spool RJ45 plug and RJ45 crimper e For RS485 o Four or six wire shielded twisted pair cable o Watchmaker precision screwdriver set Inverter Transport and Storage Transport the inverter in its original packaging facing up and without exposing it to unnecessary shocks If the original package is no longer available use a similar box that can withstand the weight of the inverter refer to the inverter weight in Technical Specifications on page 81 has a handle system and can be closed fully Store the inve
53. formation refer to the RCD Selection for SolarEdge Inverters Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs se application rcd selection pdf 9 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Bi Q ge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation This chapter describes how to activate the system pair the power optimizers to the inverter and verify the proper functioning of the system Step 1 Activating the System 1 6 Verify that the ON OFF switch is OFF Turn ON the AC breaker Move the Safety Switch to the ON position Move the DC Safety Unit if applicable to the ON position If not already removed remove the inverter cover Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed Activate the inverter according to the activation instructions supplied in the inverter package a Verify card S N matches inverter S N b Insert the card into slot marked CARD on the communication board c Turn AC ON d LCD shows Running Script Done e If LCD shows Script error contact SolarEdge Support Verify that the inverter is configured to the proper country Press the LCD light button until reaching the ID status screen ID 4 4 DSP1 2 1 0210 1 0034 CPU 0003 14xx
54. ft the inverter from the sides or hold it at the top and bottom of the inverter to lift the unit into place Do not lift holding the Safety Switch as it may be damaged e For Type 1 Use the screws at the top of the inverter as shown below Let the inverter lay flat against the wall or pole Figure 8 Hanging the inverter on the bracket Type 1 e For Type 2 Align the two indentations in the inverter enclosure with the two triangular mounting tabs of the bracket and lower the inverter until it rests on the bracket evenly e SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Mounting the Inverter solar edge ay en s i Indentation Mounting tab Figure 9 Hanging the inverter on the bracket Type 2 5 For inverters with DC Safety Unit Optionally secure the Safety Switch bracket to the wall e Mark the location of the bracket screw for the Safety Switch and drill the hole Figure 10 Safety Switch bracket e Fasten the bracket using a standard bolt Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface 6 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 2 bracket Type 1 bracket Bracket screw Bracket screw Figure 11 Inserting the bracket screws SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Is solar ed gg
55. ge Power Optimizer 20 eee eee eee cee ce cence eee ceceeceecenes 9 SolarEdge Inverter 2 0 022222 eee ee eee ee eee eee eee 9 SolarEdge Monitoring Portal 00 000 0020 eee ee ee eee eee 9 Installation Procedure 10 Installation Equipment List 2 0 00 02022 10 Inverter Transport and Storage 0000 200 oe eee eee eee eee eee 11 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers _ 2 2 2 222 22 22 2 2 0 12 Sale a iene ek EE ae Soe eens eee Bee eee teas 12 Installation Guidelines 10 0 2 eee eee eee eee eee eee 13 Step 1 Mounting the Power Optimizers 2 2 22 2022 eee eee eee eee eee 14 Step 2 Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimizer 2 2 2 2 15 Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings 2 2 15 Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection _ 2 2 22 16 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 0 0 00 eee eee eee eee eee 18 Inverter Package Contents 2 002 0 2022 e ee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee 18 Identifying the Inverter 0000 eee eee eee ee ee eee eee eee 18 Inverter Interfaces 212 ole cece ee eee eee eee ee eee 18 Mounting the Inverter 000 0000 20 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter 25 Grid Connection Guidelines 0 0 00 0000 25 Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter
56. ion to the inverter o Checkwith the grid operator if a large surge switching load near the site source or irregular load exists near the site Surge occur because of changes in the AC voltage or a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Error Codes solar edge Error Single Error Three LCD Message o Ifthe grid does not have problems contact SolarEdge support Ground faults may occur due to insufficient insulation to the ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the Description Troubleshooting ground inverter cover is removed Only a qualified technician should handle this problem and Ground current surge The internal hardware that only after taking proper precautions Ground Current 10 37 38 76 77 90 en measures ground fault has measured substantially 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF high ground currents 2 Wait five minutes for the input capacitors to discharge 3 Disconnect the AC breaker 4 Disconnect the DC inputs 5 Connect each DC string separately turn the AC and the inverter ON OFF switch to ON until the error appears for the faulty string o Do not connect strings with a grounding fault to the inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Error Codes solar edge Error Single Error Three LCD Description Troubleshooting Message o For further documentation about possible ground current error sources and solutions
57. ires a SolarEdge technician to replace and the other is accessible from the outside of the inverter A fan replacement kit is available from SolarEdge Figure 43 Inverter external fan Fan Maintenance 1 At least once a year open the fan screen and clean the accumulated dust using a brush 2 Check the Fan Status screen on the LCD refer to Fan Status on page 52 3 If one of the following occurs replace the fan as described below e When the fan stops operating 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 External Fan Replacement 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step 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 2 Turn OFF the Safety Switch and the AC switch of the distribution panel Q SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 External Fan Replacement solar ed JE 3 Use a Philips screwdriver to unfasten the single screw of the fan cover 4 Open the fan door 5 Disconnect the fan connector and remove the fan Fan connector Figure 44 Fan connector 6 Connect the fan connector to the new fan 7 Close the fan door and fasten the cover scre
58. 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 Waking Up Remaining 051 Sec The countdown indicates the seconds remaining until entering the Production mode This time is in accordance with local regulations and is typically between three to five minutes When countdown is complete the inverter enters Production mode and produces power The steadily lit green inverter LED indicates this mode SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IR solar Bi Q ge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation After the wake up time is over a status screen similar to the following appears on the inverter LCD panel Vac v Vdc v Pac w 240 7 371 9 2349 3 P OK XXX YYY lt S_OK gt ON 1 Verify the following 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 NOTE It may take up to 20 minutes for all power optimizers to transmit their telemetries and to be counted on the LCD screen S_OK appears if
59. l surge protection devices For details refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs lightning_surge_protection pdf If grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires there isno need for a lightning protection device pL Kg ULLAL s d ULL UU gp 11 ZigBee RS485 RS232 ADI D LI RS485 IZ Router Hub Single Unit Connection Router Hub Multiple Unit Connection Figure 20 Example of Ethernet connection gt To connect the Ethernet cable 1 Remove the inverter cover as described in 2 Open the communication gland 1 CAUTION The gland includes a rubber waterproof fitting which should be used to ensure proper sealing 3 Remove the plastic seal from the large opening that has a cut in the rubber fitting SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Ss Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection solar edge 4 Remove the rubber fitting from the gland and insert the CAT5 6 cable through the gland and through the gland opening in the inverter 5 Pushthe cable into the cut opening of the rubber fitting MAT Gland 1 Cut opening oy io Figure 21 Cable glands and rubber fitting 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 th
60. lative portion of the feed in power limit as a result of disconnected communication with the smart energy manager If this status appears check the communication to the smart energy manager or the communication to the meter PWR Limit The inverter maximum output power set by one of the power limiting options o RRCR o Smart energy manager Feed in limitation o P f o QU Cos Phi The ratio between active to reactive power Power Prod The power produced by the inverter For more information refer to the following application notes e I Power Control Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs application_note_power_control_ configuration pdf Feed in Limitation Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs products feed in_limitation_application_ note pdf SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Gf Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication Power optimizers send information to the inverter via the DC power lines the PV output circuit The information is sent from the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal through the Internet In order to send the data from the inverter a communication connection must be set up as described in this chapter Communication setup is not required for power harvesting however is needed for using the SolarEdge monitoring portal This chapter desc
61. m files pdfs solaredge communication_options_application_note_ v2_250_and_above pdf Communication Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt S gt ZigBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt RS232 Conf GPIO Conf lt MTR gt Server LAN RS485 Zigbee Wi Fi RS232 None 1f ZigBee is connected the Wi Fi Conf menu is not displayed If ZigBee is not connected ZigBee Conf and Wi Fi Conf are both displayed with lt N A gt and their menus are not accessible a SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Communication LAN Conf IP Config RS485 1 Conf ZigBee Conf enabled only if the ZigBee internal module is connected Set DHCP lt en gt Set IP Set Mask Set Gateway Set DNS Set Server Addr Set Server Port Device Type lt SE gt Protocol lt M gt ID lt 1 gt Detect lt gt Slave List lt gt Device Slave Device Type lt SE gt Protocol lt MP gt Device ID lt 1 gt PAN ID Scan Channel Load ZB Defaults Profile lt ZB2007 gt Wi Fi Conf enabled only if the internal module is connected Scan Networks Set key Load Defaults RS232 Conf Device Type lt SE gt Protocol lt GSM gt Set APN Set Modem Type Set User Name Set Password GPIO Conf Device Type lt RRCR gt solar ft SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar gE Power Control Chapter 6 User Interface For detailed information about active and reactive po
62. ndoor Maximum altitude 2000 Pollution degree classification 2 3 Bracket mounted bracket provided Q D D D a Q g 9 e lt Z ci Q D si Ea cas 1 For inverter power de rating refer to the application note at the following link http www solaredge com files pdfs se temperature derating note pdf SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 SE15K SE33 3K solar EC dge SE15K SE33 3K SE15K SE16K SE17K SE25K SE27 6K SE33 3K AC output voltage line to line line to neutral 380 220 400 230 480 277 Vac nominal AC output voltage range 184 264 5 244 305 Vac AC frequency 50 60 5 Hz 40 Maximum continuous output current per phase 23 25 5 26 38 40 A 220V Residual current detector Residual Current step 300 30 K m detector Grid supported three phase 3 N PE WYE with Neutral V 1The SE33 3K model requires a medium voltage transformer SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 SE15K SE33 3K solar EC dge SE15K SE16K SE17K SE25K SE27 6K SE33 3K Inrush current AC Peak Duration 3 20 3 1 20 40 Maximum output fault current Power factor range 1 adjustable from 0 9 to 1 0 Total harmonic distortion lt 3 Protective class Class Utility monitoring islanding protection configurable Power Factor country configurable Yes thresholds Overvoltage category Maximum DC power Module STC 20250 21600 22950 33750 37250 45000 W Yes
63. nection to the SolarEdge serverwas not established Communication with the server failed Troubleshooting forinternet connection If internet access is unavailable contact your IT admin or your internet provider For W IFI networks ensure that username and password are as defined in the internet provider AP router Check the SolarEdge server address under LAN Conf submenu Address prod solaredge com Port 22222 Check with your network administrator whethera firewall or another device is blocking transmission SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Troubleshooting RS485 Communication solar BC FE Troubleshooting RS485 Communication 1 If the message Master Not Found appears the master device is not responsive or the RS485 cable is not connected Check the connections to the master device and fix if required 2 If after slave detection the number of slaves reported in the master is smaller than the actual number of slaves you can use the slave list to identify missing slaves and troubleshoot connectivity problems as described below gt To show the slave list on the master device 1 After slave detection if slaves were detected an additional menu is displayed in the RS485 X Conf menu Slave List If the number of detected slaves does not match the number of slaves connected to the master use the slave list to check for missing slaves and check their connection Device Type lt SE gt P
64. nectors of each string to the DC and DC connectors according to the labels on the inverter rire ite 4 P Figure 15 Inverter DC Connections Selecting a Residual Current Device RCD IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE All SolarEdge inverters incorporate a certified internal Residual Current Device RCD in order to protect against possible electrocution and fire hazard in case of a D malfunction in the PV array cables or inverter There are 2 trip thresholds for the RCD as required for certification DIN VDE 0126 1 1 The default value for electrocution protection is 30 mA and for slow rising current is 300 mA If an external RCD is required by local regulations check which type of RCD is required for the relevant electric code SolarEdge recommends using a type A RCD The recommended RCD value is 100mA or 300mA unless a lower value is required by the specific local electric codes When required by local regulations the use of an RCD type B is permitted In installations where the local electric code requires the use of a lower leakage RCD the discharge current of capacitive parasitic leakage may trip the RCD Use the following procedure to avoid this problem e Select an appropriate RCD to ensure proper operation of the installation A 30mA RCD may still trip at 15mA according to IEC 61008 Good quality RCDs will trip at a higher value e PV modules with low capacitance leakage to the frame are preferable For detailed in
65. ng_ connection_guide pdf Turn the inverter OFF and then ON If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Error Codes Error Single Error Three LCD Description Message Communication Internal software error Error solar ET Troubleshooting If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support Grid Sync Error Grid voltage or frequency is unstable If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support AC Over 91 92 93 Current Line Grid error 96 97 98 1 2 3 AC Voltage Too 99 101 i Grid error High Line 1 2 3 Arc Fault 150 151 150 151 An arc was detected on the DC side Detected Temperature 5 Under temperature Too Low The arc detector is checked every time the inverter Arc detector 152 152 starts up The internal hardware that measures arcs self test failed failed during wake up tests 10 Ground Current N A 124 Internal hardware error RCD 5 If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support Turn the inverter OFF and then ON If this fault persists contact SolarEdge support If this If this Refer fault persists reinstall the inverter in a warmer place fault persists contact SolarEdge support o Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption on page 1 o Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption on page 1 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Is Power Optimizer Troubleshooting solar T
66. nnect the cable RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port of the Ethernet switch or router You can connect more than one inverter to the same switch router or to different switches routers as needed Each inverter sends its monitored data independently to the SolarEdge monitoring portal SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IR Creating an RS485 Bus Connection solar edge 9 The inverter is configured by default to LAN If reconfiguration is required a Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF b Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel c Use the internal user buttons to configure the connection as described in Communication on page 43 NOTE If your network has a firewall you may need to configure it to enable the S connection to the following address e Destination Address prod solaredge com e TCP Port 22222 for incoming and outgoing data 10 Verify the connection as described in Verifying the Connection on page 65 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 RS485 wiring specifications e Cable type Min 3 wire shielded twisted pair a 4 wire cable may be used e Wire cross section a
67. nsert the wire ends into the G A and B pins shown above Use Four or six wire twisted pair cable for this connection You can use any color wire for each of the A B 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 azar SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection solar ft 6 For creating an RS485 bus connect all B A and G pins in all inverters The following figure shows this connection schema SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Inverter EO p y y Td H d b H d b i d RS485 1 8 A G s Ja lel l s a 6 TT O O Figure 26 Connecting the inverters in a chain N NOTE Do not cross connect B A and G wires Do not insert wires into RS485 2 pins 7 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 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar ft Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication 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 lo
68. nsformer less ungrounded 350 Nominal DC input voltage Vdc Maximum back feed current Adc 1 Limited to 135 of AC power E SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Appendix B Technical Specifications solar ed fe E SE2200 SE3000 SE3500 SE4000 SE4000 16A SE5000 SE6000 Unit Ground fault isolation detection 600 kQ Sensitivity o Night time power consumption lt 2 Additional Features Supported communication interfaces RS485 RS232 Ethernet ZigBee optional Standard Compliance Standard Compliance SSS e csesessema CHRIS Gracomesiensenders VDE AR 4108 VOEON 26111 AS 4777 RD1G63 ORSO Emissions IEC61000 6 2 IEC61000 6 3 IEC61000 3 11 IEC61000 3 12 FCC part 15 class B Dimensions W xL xH 540x315x172 540x315x191 mm Weight 20 2 21 7 kg Cooling Natural Convection SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Appendix B Technical Specifications solar T JE SE2200 SE3000 SE3500 SE4000 SE4000 16A SE5000 SE6000 Unit Protection Rating Environmental IP65 Outdoor and Indoor category Pollution degree classification 2 3 inside outside Bracket mounted bracket provided Recommended circuit breaker fuse size to use at the connection point of the SolarEdge inverter to the grid Inverter Maximum Output Current A Suggested Fuse Rating A 1 For inverter power de rating refer to the application note atthe following link http www solaredge com files pdfs se
69. nstructions 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 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 OTE Denotes additional information about the current subject IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IE solar gE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS di QCIPP EBEBE The inverter cover must be opened only after shutting off the inverter ON OFF switch located at the bottom of the inverter This disables the DC voltage inside the inverter Wait five minutes before opening the cover Otherwise there is a risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitors N Inverter ON OFF switch st 0 fl 0 OFF TS 1 ON Before operating the inverter ensure that the inverter AC power cable and wall outlet a
70. og without having to open the Inverter cover There are fewer menus available when using this configuration option however the functionality of these menus is the same as when using the internal LCD user buttons 1Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 A Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button solar ed JE 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Press and hold down the LCD light button until the following message is displayed Keep holding button for pairing release to enter menu Remaining 3 sec Releasing the button displays the following menu Optimizer pairing Language lt eng gt Communication aintenance Information Exit 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 option in these menus to move up one menu level or to exit the Setup mode from the main menu fal SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rg Chapter 6 User Interface The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options that appear when using the LCD light button Main menu Optimizer pairing Language lt eng gt Communication aintenance Information Exit Language English German Spanish French Italian Exit Communication Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt S gt ZigBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt
71. on Menu Options 0 0 00 00000 42 Country and GNd collo ital lele evitano 42 Language 0 000 00000 42 COMMUNICATION oi a i ie illo 43 Power Control 2 2222 20 eee eee eee eee eee eee cece eee eee 45 Display ccs ciato rt ee en ne On a 45 Maintenance 2 5 65 eee ri ie ein 46 INfORMALION 2 2222 dese setcd dees accede etauk secede doe senile ols 46 Status Screens Operational Mode 2 222 0 eee eee eee eee eee eee eee 48 Initial Status 00003000 48 Main Inv rter Status Lincei occ ee eetaesccceesece vee sceedenchecdeesecs 48 Energy Meter Status 00 0 000022 cece cee eee eee eee 49 Felemetry Stats cusuca ee line EL illa eee ees 50 ID Status 2 5 cucire e Clare Slee Paideia bt eed 50 Server Communication Status 00 000 0020 o eee ee eee eee eee ee 50 ISCR AR OE 51 ZigBee Status ciclo olii liane feel Se eee ede dle 51 WI FIEStAtUS odor eenaa a a eivivhie oe ers E a a e SE 51 Communication Ports Status _ 2 2 222 ee eee eee 52 FaniStatUsizcc otite nei 52 Power Control Status 00000 000 54 Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication _ 0 0 0002 0220022 iii 55 Communication Types _ 0 0022 eee cee cee eee eee ence e eee 55 Communication Connectors 2 222 0 22 eee eee eee eee eee eee eee 55 Removing the Inverter Cover l u 000000000 cece eee eee eee eee eee eee eee 56 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection 0 20eeeee cece c
72. onsult the grid operator If permitted by local authorities use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to changethe settings Handle this in the same manner as error 32 Handle this in the same manner as error 32 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 N a Error Codes Error Single Error Three 72 74 75 103 119 LCD Message DC Injection Line 1 2 3 Islanding Internal HW Error No Country Selected Phase Unbalance UDC Min DC Voltage Too Low Description DC feed detected on the AC output AC grid voltage malfunctions The inverter has shut off due to islanding Internal hardware error The inverter is not configured to any country The input DC voltage is below the minimum level that is supported solar ft Troubleshooting If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support When AC voltage returns the inverter should restart after some time time depends on country grid connection codes If the problem persists then consult with thegrid operator whether frequent AC disruptions have occurred at the site If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support Select the country as described in Country and Grid on page 42 Change the Phase Balance option in the Inverter s LCD menu to Disable Refer to Power Control on page 45 and to the SolarEdgePhase Balancing Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs phase_balanci
73. owing HW serial numbers if exist and connected to the inverter e e o ID the inverter s ID RGM1 electricity meter with lower Modbus ID RGM2 A second external electricity meter with the higher Modbus ID ZB Zigbee MAC address Cell MEID CDMA or IMEI GSM WiFi Wi Fi MAC address SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IN Status Screens Operational Mode solar BC fee Status Screens Operational Mode During normal operation pressing the external LCD light button turns on the LCD backlight Additional presses display the following screens one after the other Initial Status Vac V Vdc V Pac W 240 7 ITLI 2349 3 P OK XXX YYY lt S_OK gt ON e Vac V The AC output voltage e Vdc V The DC input voltage e Pac W The AC output power e P_OK XXX YYY There is a connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data XXX is the number of power optimizers for which telemetries have been received in the last two hours YYY is the number of paired power optimizers identified during the most recent pairing process If XXX and YYY are not equal there may be a problem in one or more power optimizers e S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful appears only if the inverter is connected to the server e ON OFF Indicates the position of the inverter ON OFF switch Main Inverter Status Vac V Vdc V Pac W 240 7 3
74. ows a hierarchical tree of the menu options which are described in Configuration Menu Options on page 42 Actual menus may vary from shown depending on the firmware version of the inverter Main menu Country Country lt Italy gt Language lt Eng gt Communication Power Control Display Maintenance Information Germany Spain France Language Communication English German Spanish French Italian 1 Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt S gt ZigBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt RS232 Conf GPIO Conf lt MTR gt lif ZigBee is connected the Wi Fi Conf menu is not displayed If ZigBee is not connected ZigBee Conf and Wi Fi Conf are both displayed with lt N A gt 38 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola pe dged Chapter 6 User Interface Power Control 1 Grid Control lt Energy Manager RRGR Conf Reactive Pwr Conf na Vv Active Pwr Conf Wakeup Conf Phase Balance lt Dis gt P Advanced Load Defaults Display Temperature lt C gt LCD On Time lt 30 gt TLM On Time lt 15 gt Maintenance Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card Diagnostics Standby Mode Grid Protection Information Versions Error Log Warning log Hardware IDs Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button Use the LCD light button for communication setup and for displaying the Error log and Warning L
75. plication_note_isolation_fault_troubleshoot ing pdf If the fault persists o o Disconnect inverter from AC grid Contact SolarEdge Support If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support If the fault persists contact SolarEdge support Checkthe grid connection Check the GND wire connection Checkthe L1 L2 and Neutral wire connections Verify symmetric load between L1 and L2 Consult the local grid authority SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Error Codes LCD Message Error Single Error Three 31 33 64 65 66 Description AC Voltage Too High Line 1 2 3 Grid voltage is above the limit permitted in this country AC Voltage Too Low 61 62 63 32 41 67 68 69 AC Freq Too 34 79 80 81 High Line 1 2 3 AC Freq Too Grid frequency is below the limit permitted in this 35 82 83 84 Low Line 1 2 3 country Grid frequency is above the limit permitted in this country Grid voltage is below the limit permitted in this country solar EF Troubleshooting Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country Turn OFF the inverters in the site and verify AC grid voltage If the inverter is located far from the connection point to the grid use a larger gauge AC wire Consult the grid operator If permitted by local authorities use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to change the settings Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country C
76. r Optimizers in Strings You can construct parallel strings of unequal length that is the number of power optimizers in each string does not have to be the same The minimum and maximum string lengths are specified in the power optimizer datasheets Refer to the SolarEdge Site Designer for string length verification NOTE The total cable length of the string including power optimizers cables should not exceed 1000ft 300m from DC to DC of the inverter Use at least 11 AWG 4 mm DC cables 1Not applicable to smart modules SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IN 2 Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection sola r ed fe E 1 Connect the Minus output connector of the string s first power optimizer to the Plus output connector of the string s second power optimizer 2 Connectthe rest of the power optimizers in the string in the same manner ABS P 48558 ABBE Figure 2 Power optimizers connected in series 3 If you intend to monitor the installation using the SolarEdge monitoring portal record the physical location of each power optimizer as described in Providing Installation Information on page 35 Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated Open connectors should be mated to each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection After a module is connected to a power
77. r optimizer operation problems refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 78 IN SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter solar aC fete Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter Install the inverter either before or after the modules and power optimizers have been installed CAUTION Do not rest the connectors at the bottom of the inverter on the ground as it may damage them To rest the inverter on the ground lay it on its back front or side Inverter Package Contents e One SolarEdge inverter e One mounting bracket e Two Allen screws for fastening the inverter to the mounting bracket e installation guide with activation card and instructions 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 Inverter Interfaces The following figure shows the inverter connectors and components located at the bottom of the inverter The ON OFF switch and the LCD light button may vary depending on the inverter model DC input LCD panel and LEDs ON OFF switch LCD light button
78. re grounded properly Opening the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by qualified service personnel familiar with this inverter Do not touch the PV panels or any rail system connected when the inverter switch is ON unless grounded CAUTION 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 Awww solaredge com groups products overview CAUTION The inverters are IP65 rated Unused connectors and glands should be sealed with the provided seals NOTE Use PV modules rated according to IEC 61730 class A NOTE The symbol oi at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment This symbol is also used in this manual SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS solar TREE NOTE The following warning symbols appear on the inverter warning label AN Risk of electric shock NS a Risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitor Do not remove cover SMinutes until5 minutes after disconnecting all sources of supply A Hot surface To reduce the risk of burns do not touch SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Bi 0 gg Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System The SolarEdge power harvesting solution maximi
79. rea 0 2 1 mm 24 18 AWG a CAT5 cable may be used e Maximum nodes 32 e Maximum distance between first and last devices 1 km 3300 ft NOTE If using a cable longer than 10 m 33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage surges by lightning it is recommend to use external surge protection devices For details refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs lightning_surge_protection pdf If grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires there is no need for a lightning protection device NOTE N If an electricity meter is connected to your inverter it uses the RS485 port and therefore an RS485 communication bus cannot be created The following sections describe how to physically connect the RS485 bus and how to configure the bus SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Gf Chapter 7 Setting Up Communication To connect the RS485 communication bus 1 Remove the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 56 2 Remove the seal from one of the openings in communication gland 2 and insert the wire through the opening 3 Pull out the 9 pin RS485 RS232 terminal block connector as shown below RS485 terminal block Figure 24 The RS485 terminal block 4 Loosen the screws of pins A B and G on the left of the RS485 terminal block RS485 1 Data B Data A G RS485 2 Not in use Figure 25 RS485 RS232 terminal block 5 I
80. refer to the application note at the following link http www solaredge com files pdfs se temperature derating note pdf SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 SE15K SE33 3K solar gE SE16K SE17K SE25K SE27 6K SE33 3K Unit SE4K e Ie SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 DC Safety Unit Specifications solar ed fe E Inverter Maximum Output Current A Suggested Fuse Rating A DC Safety Unit Specifications Specification 2 pole Disconnection 1000V 40A DC Surge Protection Type Il field replaceable DC Fuses on Plus amp Minus Optional 20A Weight 2 7 kg Compliance UTE C15 712 1 Protective Class Class Il 3 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Appendix C Mechanical Specifications SO ar si O fe E Appendix C Mechanical Specifications The following figures provide dimensions of the mounting brackets for the single and three phase inverters m Type 1 mounting bracket weighs 2 87 Ibs 1 3 kg m Type 2 mounting bracket weighs 0 9 Ib 0 4 kg Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 512 Figure 28 Single phase inverter with type 1 bracket front and rear views IR SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rge Appendix C Mechanical Specifications 215 192 pi l 280 300
81. ribes setting up communication between multiple inverterss for a master slave configuration CAUTION When connecting the communication cables make sure that the ON OFF switch at as the bottom of the inverter is turned OFF and the AC is turned OFF When configuring the communication parameters make sure that the ON OFF switch is OFF and the AC is turned ON Communication Types e Ethernet used for a LAN connection e RS485 used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus ina master slave configuration RS485 type can also be used as an interface to external non SolarEdge devices such as revenue meters and data loggers e ZigBee Optional wireless communication purchased separately refer to the supplied manual e Wi Fi Optional wireless connection purchased separately refer to the supplied manual Only communication products offered by SolarEdge are supported Always connect the communication options when the inverter is OFF Communication Connectors Two communication glands are used for connection of the various communication options Each gland has three openings The table below describes the functionality of each opening Unused openings should remain sealed Gland Opening Functionality Cable Size diameter 1 PG16 Ethernet connection CAT5 6 Two large as 4 5 7 mm ZigBee or Wi Fi 2 PG13 5 Allthree RS485 power reduction SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 A
82. rotocol lt M gt Device ID lt 1 gt Slave Detect lt gt Slave List lt gt 2 Select Slave List A list showing serial numbers of the detected slaves is displayed For example 5000FE01 4F 5000FE02 50 3 To view the details of a detected slave device select its serial number entry The following information is displayed ID 5000FEO1 4F Last Communication 17 02 2015 4 24 01 e ID the device serial number e Last Communication the date and time dd mm yy 24h the device last communicated with the master device If this device is detected for the first time after the master wakeup N A appears for this information lavailable from CPU version 3 14xx and later SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 sola rg Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Additional Troubleshooting 1 Check that the modem or hub router is functioning properly 2 Check that the connection to the internal connector on the communication board is properly done 3 Check that the selected communication option is properly configured 4 Use a method independent of the SolarEdge device to check whether the network and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop to the Ethernet router and connect to the Internet 5 Check whether a firewall or another type of network filter is blocking communication 6 For ZigBee troubleshooting refer to the ZigBee installation manuals Error Codes The error messages include
83. rter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are 25 C 65 C 13 F 149 F IN i SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers solar ed fe E Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Safety The following notes and warnings apply when installing the power optimizers modules When modifying an existing installation turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and the AC circuit breaker on the main AC distribution panel Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated Open connectors should be mated to each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps CAUTION This unit must be operated according to the operating specifications in this document CAUTION All PV modules must be connected to a power optimizer CAUTION Cutting the power optimizer input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty CAUTION Power optimizers are IP65 NEMA4 rated Choose a mounting location where optimizers will not be submerged in water CAUTION If you intend to mount the optimizers directly to the module or module frame first consult the module manufacturer for guidance regarding the mounting location and the impact if gt any on module warranty Drilling holes in the module frame should be done according to the module manufacturer instructions SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IN solar edo E Chapter 2 Installing
84. t Type 1 solar edge Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1 512 _ _ a na n a DA D T a na n A nat D DA D a DA D a DA D A DA D a na Dn A na ny L DNA ne nA A T ds N d IFEI ISTI na DA DA DA DA DA DATI o N A TN ADI e 8 n ss na cn A s J x A 1 o O PA LU 125 320 M 250 me IS Figure 33 Three phase inverter with bracket type 1 front and rear views SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Bi Q DI Appendix C Mechanical Specifications pra m Pe Fa ser ua a N t 106 264 tm SZ Figure 34 Three phase inverter with bracket type 1 side and top views SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 a O PL Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2 solar BC fete Jui iy ess ili Di g 3 I y a 2 8 dp A ZR i i j til ULI NY No A 1 G a aD 2 n y fe 2 96 50 H Cani Figure 35 Thre
85. tallation REDOUBLEZ DE PRECAUTION Une deviation de 1 par string est raisonnable A malfunction of one of the power optimizers Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Possible Solution Check if an extra power optimizer is connected in the string If not proceed to next solution Verify that only power optimizers are connected in the string and that no module outputs are connected without a power optimizer If the problem persists proceed to the next step Disconnect the wires that connect the power optimizers in the string Measure the output voltage of each power optimizer in order to locate the power optimizer that does not output the 1V safety voltage lf a malfunctioning power optimizer is located check its connections polarity module and voltage Do not continue before finding the problem and replacing the malfunctioning power optimizer lf a malfunction cannot be bypassed or resolved skip the malfunctioning power optimizer thus connecting a shorter string SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 ii Power Optimizer Troubleshooting solar ed JE Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution SafeDC mode was previously Enable the SafeDC using the Vili using the SolarEdge Key If you connected the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal using one of the communication options you can perform pairing remotely Pairing to the inverter failed The power optimizers are sha
86. tatus 1 indicates OK and 0 indicates an error The possible errors and their troubleshooting are detailed in the following table Error Message LAN Disconnected DHCP Failed or Invalid DHCP Config Gateway Ping Failed G ServerPing Failed The connection to the Error Description An Ethernet physical cable connection fault The Ethernet link or physical Ethernet cable are not connected properly The inverter failed to geta valid IP address from the DHCP server or The DHCP static IP settings in the inverter are not the same as those of the router The connection to the router is not available Ping to the first local switch router failed LAN error Troubleshooting Check the cable pin out assignment and cable connection Refer to Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection on page 57 Check the router and inverterconfiguration 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 ep SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Location Error Message Server x Ping Failed Tcp Connect Failed Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Error Description Internet is not available Ping to google com failed Ping to redundant server x failed The con
87. tes the number of power optimizers that have been paired to this inverter At this stage the number should be 000 since no power optimizers have been paired e S_OK the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server If S_OK is not displayed and the inverter is connected to the server refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 66 e Vac V the grid AC output voltage Verify the correct value SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar Bi Q ge Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation e Vdc V The DC input voltage of the longest string connected to the inverter There should be a safety voltage of 1V for each power optimizer in the string S NOTE A measurement error on the inverter LCD of 3 V is acceptable e Pac w the AC output power should be 0 0 since the inverter is OFF e OFF the inverter ON OFF switch is in the OFF position Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter Once all connections are made all the power optimizers must be logically paired to their inverter The power optimizers do not start producing power until they are paired with an inverter This step describes how to assign each inverter to the power optimizers from which it will produce power Perform this step when the modules are exposed to sunlight If the string length is changed or a power optimizer is replaced repeat the pairing process 1
88. the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal Vac V specifies the measured grid AC output voltage Vdc v Specifies the DC input voltage which should equal the sum of the output voltages of all modules and should be within the operating range of the inverter Pac W specifies the total AC output power produced 2 Take note of the serial on the inverter label using the detachable 2D barcode sticker on each device This information is used in the SolarEdge monitoring portal to identify this inverter and is needed to open a new site in the monitoring portal Your SolarEdge power harvesting system is now operational SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IS Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data solar T JE Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data NOTE S This step requires connecting one of the communication options Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 55 The SolarEdge Monitoring System The SolarEdge monitoring portal enables accessing SolarEdge site information including up to date information viewed in a physical or logical view The monitoring portal is described in detail in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs solaredge monitoring portal user guide pdf The SolarEdge monitoring portal can display logical and physical layouts of the installed system as follows e Logical Layout
89. value is the energy fed into the grid If the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge server this value will also be displayed in the monitoring portal S NOTE This data is accumulated according to an internal real time clock SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 IK Telemetry Status solar edge Telemetry Status This window displays the last power optimizer telemetry received The display changes as each power optimizer sends its telemetry In order to verify proper installation the installer may view the Telemetry window for some time in order to observe the power optimizers report process odule 000C1ED9 03 Energy Wh 0 Vdc_0 V 40 5 Vdc_I V 29 5 e Module Power optimizer serial number e Energy power optimizer energy e Vdc_O Power optimizer output voltage e Vdc_l Power optimizer input voltage module voltage ID Status This window displays the inverter software version and the country to which the inverter is configured ID 4 DSP1 2 1 0210 1 0034 CPU 0003 14xx Country ESP e ID The inverter ID e DSP 1 2 The DSP digital control board firmware version e CPU The communication board firmware version e Country the current country setting Server Communication Status Server LAN lt S_OK gt Status lt OK gt XXXXXXXX lt ERROR MESSAGE gt e Server The method of connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal e S_OK The connection to the
90. w 8 Check the Fan Status on page 52 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar ed fe E Appendix G Replacing and Adding System Components Appendix G Replacing and Adding System Components NOTE If you are permanently disassembling the installation or part of it make sure to use the disposal methods dictated by local regulations Replacing an Inverter 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe lt 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge 2 Turn OFF the AC switch of the distribution panel 3 Open the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 56 4 Disconnect the DC plugs and AC wires from the inverter 5 Remove the screws securing the inverter to the mounting bracket and remove the inverter from the mounting bracket NOTE S If you remove the old inverter and do not immediately install a new one use insulation tape to isolate each of the AC and DC wires 6 Place the new inverter on the mounting bracket insert the screws securing the inverter to the mounting bracket 7 Follow the instructions of Installing the Inverter on page 18 and Commissioning the Installation on page 29 8 Connect the DC and AC wires to the inverter
91. w safety voltage 1V per optimizer check which string is malfunctioning and recheck its connections to the inverter Proceed according to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 78 Re commission all inverters in the site as described in Commissioning the Installation on page 29 If the fault persists o 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 If the fault persists contact SolarEdge Support SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 fl Error Codes LCD Message Error Single Error Three Isolation Fault 95 106 120 Hardware Error RCD Sensor Error Phase Balance Error Description PV Isolation fault The inverter has detected the PV solar array is not properly isolated from ground earth The isolation is checked each time the inverter starts up The AC relay failed during wake up tests Internal hardware error The RCD measurement has failed during the wake up test phase The monitoring hardware that checks the balance of each phase L1 N and L2 N has exceeded allowed limit solar gE Troubleshooting If the fault persists o Checkthe PV installation for isolation problems and ground leakage Only a certified PV installer must fix the faulty string before connecting it to the inverter Refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs ap
92. wer 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 Control lt En gt Energy Manager RRCR Conf Reactive Pwr Conf Active Pwr Conf Wakeup Conf Phase Balance lt Dis gt P f Advanced Load Defaults Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only For detailed information refer S to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs phase_balancing_connection_guide pdf The Grid Control option is disabled by default Enabling it opens additional options in the menu as shown on page 38 Display Select Display to set the following Temperature lt C gt LCD On Time lt 30 gt TLM On Time lt 15 gt e Temperature Select Celsius or Fahrenheit units 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 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 I 2 SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 Maintenance sola f ed fe E Maintenance Select Maintenance to set the following options Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card Diagnostics Standby
93. witch is turned to OFF the DC voltage drops to a safe voltage of 1V per optimizer The SolarEdge inverters are certified for compliance with the following standards as disconnection devices for PV generators meaning that they can replace a DC disconnect e IEC 60947 3 1999 Corrigendum 1999 A1 2001 Corrigendum 1 2001 A2 2005 e DIN EN 60947 3 e VDE 0660 107 2006 03 e IEC 60364 7 712 2002 05 e DIN VDE 0100 712 2006 06 In compliance with these standards the disconnection mechanism operates as follows 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch located at the bottom of the inverter to OFF or disconnect the AC by shutting off the AC breaker at the site The DC voltage displayed on the inverter LCD begins to decrease If the AC breaker was shut off the LCD does not display In this case wait five minutes 2 When the DC voltage reaches a safe voltage the PV connectors at the input to the inverter can be disconnected A galvanic separation then exists between the PV array and the inverter WARNING Under single fault conditions the Safe DC voltage is only guaranteed when N using modules of up to e 95Voc when using the single phase inverter e 70Voc when using the three phase inverter IS SolarEdge Installation Guide MAN 01 00057 3 1 solar T gg Appendix F External Fan Maintenance and Replacement Appendix F External Fan Maintenance and Replacement The three phase inverters have two fans one is internal and requ
94. zes the power output from any type of solar Photovoltaic PV installation while reducing the average cost per watt The following sections describe each of the system s components SolarEdge Power Optimizer The SolarEdge power optimizers are DC DC converters connected to PV modules in order to maximize power harvesting by performing independent Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT at the module level The power optimizers regulate the string voltage at a constant level regardless of string length and environmental conditions The power optimizers include a safety voltage function that automatically reduces the output of each power optimizer to 1 Vdc in the following cases e During fault conditions e The power optimizers are disconnected from the inverter e The inverter s ON OFF switch is turned OFF Each power optimizer also transmits module performance data over the DC power line to the inverter Two types of power optimizers are available e Module Add on power optimizer connected to one or more modules e Smart modules the power optimizers are embedded into a module SolarEdge Inverter 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

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