HelioSentry Inst & Users Manual Rev 10J
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3. HelioSentry Installation amp User s Guide Also Contains Instructions for the SolarSentry Copyright 2012 by Exeltech Solar Products Fort Worth Texas All rights reserved HelioSentry is a Trademarked Product Line of Exeltech Solar Products Revision 10J This Document may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or converted to any electronic or machine readable form in whole or in part without prior written approval of Exeltech DISCLAIMERS Exeltech Incorporated hereinafter Exeltech makes no representations express or implied with respect to this documentation or any equipment and or software described herein including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any purpose All such warranties are explicitly disclaimed While every attempt has been made to make this document complete current and accurate this Manual and all documentation herein is provided as is Neither Exeltech nor its distributors and dealers shall be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages under any circumstances No oral or written information or communications given by Exeltech or its employees or agents shall alter the scope of this disclaimer or create any new or additional warranties or obligations The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases or jurisdictions so the preceding exclusion may not apply to you Exeltech retains the right to make changes to this doc
4. 5 2 LCD option screen 5 3 LCD backlight options example 5 4 LCD contrast options example 5 5 Software version screen example 5 7 Degree hour reference example 5 8 Sensor data transmission timing example 5 9 Energy data transmission timing example 5 10 Temperature unit example 5 11 Advanced options screen 5 12 Data collision detection example 5 13 System reset screen 5 14 System reset message screen 931 HS M 00J Copyright O 2012 Exeltech Page 66 GLOSSARY Electrical device permanently attached to a photovoltaic module and which generates alternating current A decentralized wireless network The network is ad hoc because it does not rely ona gt O lt O o t gt E IL O O pre existing infrastructure Amperes amps Quantity of electrical current CSA Canadian Standards Association Also called Intertek or ETL Semko Intertek is the world s largest testing inspection and ETL safety certification agency They test and certify equipment to all applicable UL Safety Standards See also UL FCC Federal Communications Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Inverter Electrical device that converts direct current into alternating current Natural bes Movement of air without assistance of any mechanical or other device Convection Two or more computers or computerized devices that communicate with each other Network electronically for the purposes of
5. Do not use solvents or any other cleaning agents on the HelioSentry enclosure or display TROUBLESHOOTING The HelioSentry contains no user serviceable parts All troubleshooting must performed by qualified service personnel only There is very little to go wrong in your HelioSentry If your HelioSentry display does not appear when the switch is in the ON position check the following Did you turn on all circuit breakers connected to the HelioSentry The HelioSentry will not function if the breaker connected to LINE 1 is not closed and power is applied Are the PV AC Modules illuminated If no data is received for example at night the HelioSentry won t display any active power If you should experience difficulty after the HelioSentry has been installed and in operation check the circuit breakers to which the HelioSentry is connected If any are tripped this may indicate an overload or excessive current flow in that circuit If so reset the suspect circuit breaker If it trios again contact your local installer an electrician or other qualified professional lf the above items are met and you still are experiencing difficulty contact your installer or Exeltech for further assistance Our Customer Service Department is open from 8 00 am to 5 30 pm Central Time Monday through Friday We accept telephone calls during those hours All calls are answered by our Customer Service Staff at our hea
6. dedicated circuit provided with 20 amperes maximum branch circuit over current protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire do not connect to an ac load center circuit breaker panel having multi wire branch circuits connected NOTE When tools are needed for a particular step they will be noted in square brackets preceding the instruction s for that step NOTE Avoid installing the HelioSentry on or near surfaces involving stucco metal siding foil metal screens or other metallic materials These may cause erratic communication of the wi fi system or even prevent it altogether Locate the HelioSentry as close to the Internet router as possible An external antenna may be required on the router for improved wi fi reliability TOOLS AND MATERIALS RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION UL or other agency approved wire stripper appropriate size for wire gauges used Drill and bits of appropriate size and type for selected mounting screws Screwdrivers 2 Philips screwdriver short shank flat or Philips Vise grips channel lock or similar pliers for compressing cable connector shells Adjustable jaw pliers Utility knife Wrenches crescent socket etc of appropriate size to fit the mounting hardware dl D a Screwdriver short shank Refer to Illustration 1 on page 13 Enclosure bottom showing knockouts 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012
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8. Connecting to a wireless access point 2 6 Unable to connect to a wireless access point 2 7 Re scan and manual entry screen example 2 8 Re scan in progress screen example 2 9 Ad Hoc wireless access point selection screen 2 10 Wireless network connection modes a Infrastructure Mode b Ad Hoc Mode 2 11 Manual wireless connection example 1 2 12 Manual wireless connection example 2 2 13 Manual wireless connection confirmation 2 14 Manual wireless connection encryption 2 15 Password type selection 2 16 Password entry example 1 2 17 Password entry example 2 2 18 Password confirmation example 2 19 Wireless network adapter example screen 3 1 Energy production data screen 3 2 History data selection screen 3 3 35 Day history selection screen 3 4 Daily detailed energy history screen 3 5 Daily detailed temperature history screen 3 6 Daily detailed irradiance history screen 3 7 Daily detailed degree hour history screen 3 8 Daily detailed panel energy history screen 3 9 Daily solar panel energy history screen 3 12 Daily solar panel status history screen 3 13 Daily detailed degree hour history screen 3 14 Weekly detailed degree hour history screen 3 15 Monthly detailed degree hour history screen 3 16 Yearly detailed degree hour history screen 3 17 All Time summary energy history screen 3 18 Resettable energy counters screen 3 19 Resettable energy counters reset screen 4 0 Series 4 0 Reserved for Future Use 5 1 Options screen example
9. Page 13 HELIOSENTRY INSTALLATION lf you do not understand the instructions or steps required herein seek assistance from qualified personnel Additional information required for installation may be found in the National Fire Protection Association Publication NFPA70 known as the National Electrical Code any state building codes and any applicable local codes The following instructions are for use in conjunction with HelioSentry Installation Figures on the following pages To ensure a safe reliable installation please comply with the instructions as specified and in the order presented CAUTION Ensure AC conductors have no voltage present Open all AC circuit breakers and verify zero volts are present in all circuit before proceeding NOTE Use only agency approved weather tight conduit and cable clamps Use of any other hardware is not recommended and may lead to unsafe operation of your HelioSentry NOTE For exterior installations where conduit may be used weather tight conduit fittings complying with requirements in the Standard for Fittings for Conduit and Outlet Boxes UL 514B must be used In such event install conduit couplings as required by your local Electrical Code HELIOSENTRY LOCATION AND ORIENTATION The HelioSentry should be located as near to the circuit breaker panel as possible Less than ten feet 2 meters is highly recommended The HelioSentry may be mounted flush and secured
10. a small flat blade screwdriver loosen the screw counter clockwise for the GRN green attachment point of P501 Insert the green conductor and snug the screw Do not over tighten Do not insert any other leads into P501 Loosen the screws in P305 Route the red yellow and black insulated wires from the exterior irradiance sensor to P305 lf you have a Solar Sentry insert the three wires and snug each screw then skip to page 21 to continue installation A Solar Sentry comes with only one sensor to measure light intensity and PV temperature For the HelioSentry do not insert any wires into P305 at this time Refer to Illustration 1 on page 13 Route the external temperature sensor wire through the cable grip at location 5 sensor leads for interior and ambient temperature sensors may be routed through the conduit feeding the service entry panel or one of the small cable grips as convenient Route utility current sensors from the breaker panel should through the service entry panel conduit Strip and remove two inches of the outer jacket from each of the remaining temperature sensors Remove approximately 1 of insulation from each of the internal conductors Twist all three the conductors for the RED leads together Insert them as shown in Illustration 3b page 20 Snug the screw Dont overtighten Repeat for YELLOW and BLACK wires Utility Current Sensors Utility current sensors clip around Line 1 and L
11. costs of the equipment to and from the distributor or dealer for warranty repair or replacement The above warranty does not include incidental or consequential damages and Exeltech disclaims any liability for any such damages All implied warranties if any are limited in duration to the above stated five year warranty period Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or a duration for an implied warranty so the above limitations may not apply to you All liability is limited to the original purchase price of the HelioSentry UNPACKING and INSPECTION Open the package and confirm that the product conforms to your order Also check each of the following points for any problems If any problems or discrepancies are noted contact your dealer or distributor immediately On receipt of the HelioSentry inspect the outer package and the contents for signs of damage If there is shipping damage contact the carrier and return the unit to the factory 1 Check that the model number indicated on the nameplate conforms to the specifications of your order 2 Check that all accessories that you ordered are included with your shipment 3 Check that the HelioSentry enclosure and any accessories have not been accidentally damaged in transit 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 10 INSTALLING THE HELIOSENTRY SELECTING A MOUNTING LOCATION NOTE The installer is
12. e SETUP goes to the Setup screen 1 5 e STAT goes to the PV Panel Status screen 1 6 e DATA goes to the Energy Data screen 1 7 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 34 1 5 Setup The Setup screen looks like the example shown in Figure 1 4 Press 1 to configure the wireless network connection Press 2 for more options Press RATE to enter the utility billing rate Figure 1 4 Setup screen example BACK returns to the HOME screen 1 4 e 1 WiFi Connection 2 e 2 Options 5 e RATE goes to the Utility billing rate screen 1 5 3 1 5 1 WiFi Connection See chapter 2 for details on connecting to a wireless network 1 5 2 Options See chapter 5 for details on setting the HelioSentry options 1 5 3 Utility Billing Rate The HelioSentry can estimate the amount of money saved by using solar power This is calculated by simply multiplying the per kilowatt hour value by the amount of energy produced this week month and year To enter the utility billing rate press the SETUP button on the HOME screen then press RATE The screen will resemble the example shown in Figure 1 5 This is only a simple estimate It may differ from the utility bill and may not reflect actual money saved on a utility bill 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 35 Figure 1 5 Utility billing rate screen example e OK sets the rate and goes to the Setup screen 1 5 e increases the rate e decreases the ra
13. lt lt shows the data for the previous day e gt gt shows the data for the next day e MORE goes to the temperature data for the selected day 3 3 1 1 3 3 2 Each Panel The Daily Detailed Panel Energy History screen resembles Figure 3 8 Select the day to view data for using the lt lt and gt gt buttons then press OK 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 52 Figure 3 8 Daily detailed panel energy history screen example BACK returns to the 35 Day Detailed History screen 3 2 e lt lt selects the previous day e gt gt selects the next day e OK goes to the Daily Solar Panel Energy History screen 3 3 2 1 3 3 2 1 Daily Solar Panel Energy History The Daily Solar Panel Energy History screen resembles Figure 3 9 Select the solar panel to view data for using the lt lt and gt gt buttons The first line is the serial number of the AC Module attached to the solar panel The second line shows the peak power level reached that day If the data for today is being viewed this line will show the current power output and AC line voltage The third line shows the energy produced by the module Press MORE to view sensor data for this solar panel JP the data shown Is all 0 s that indicates there s no solar panel data in that location Figure 3 9 Daily solar panel energy history screen example BACK returns to the 35 Day Detailed History screen 3 2 e lt lt selects the previous solar panel AC Modu
14. measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and 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 CAUTION Alterations or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved and authorized in writing by Exeltech may cause unexpected or hazardous operation of the equipment that may void the equipment warranty and or invalidate user s authorization to operate this equipment 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 4 TABLE of CONTENTS HelioSentry Installation amp User s Guide 1 BI als eee nate E e ea o Sen ee 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION S THT 3 Safety oymbols Usedin T his Mana o ee o e Le cael 3 ECG COMPLIANCE STATEMENT AAAA 4 SAFETY CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS za sea ee Z INTRODUCTION zo E A eee ee E ee o at 8 PROGUGE OVE IVICW T 8 DESCRIP HON OF OPERATION sieges catia e e oo oo 8 SPEC TON ec eR eM EE ON ee ES ee ee eR Toe cn 9 EITS eine dana odhad ie at ee don settee aed doo A a had aes 9 Me ar last aaa E 9 SUT eTit T 9 AGENCY CGOMPLIANO ES do de raters dass erate 9 Se A are ee Me oa ee eee RR a eee ane eer oer 9 V eee estan SPYRO NESE PAR S RECS L O C 9 S PRO POP AO O R P O O ay aaace canta 9 PEE cece eh MPO VE x cle ne E P P seers 9 WARRANT d 10 UNPAGRKING AND INSPECTION corri pa 10 INSTALLING THE HELIOSENTRY
15. office for their requirements Input and output circuits are isolated from the enclosure System grounding as required by the National Electric Code are the sole responsibility of the installer AC output neutral is not bonded to ground within the HelioSentry This must be done at the service entry panel to which this unit is connected NOTE For domestic US installations all electrical work must be done in compliance with local electrical codes and the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code NOTE Do not connect the HelioSentry into any AC circuit containing ground fault protective devices Ground fault protection devices are not designed for back fed power and may not function properly or may be damaged 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Exeltech s HelioSentry one of our expanding line of products in the power conversion and solar energy industries Exeltech strives to manufacture products of the highest possible quality and is dedicated to 100 customer satisfaction The HelioSentry is 100 AMERICAN MADE in our Fort Worth Texas facilities We welcome you as a customer to the EXELTECH family CONGRATULATIONS PRODUCT OVERVIEW The HelioSentry is a sophisticated data interface designed to receive signals from Exeltech s AC Modules and display their performance and related information on a self contained readout in the HelioSentry The HelioSentry will also interface w
16. sharing data NFPA National Fire Protection Association Photovoltaic Generates direct current electricity from sunlight Module 0 See Photovoltaic Module Occurring immediately Not delayed Data being read in real time is accurate to within a few seconds of time of its reading Software A computer program Mechanical switch that disconnects the flow of electricity and through which either by inserting a lock or by other means can the switch be kept in the open disconnected state until manually closed again Real time Switch lockout lockout Wireless Any type of computer network that is wireless doesn t connect various pieces of equipment Network using wires and or cables Underwriters Laboratories A nationally recognized testing laboratory and safety certification agency Utility grid The complex maze of wires through which our electricity flows Volts Voltage Quantity of electrical pressure Popular term for a high frequency wireless local area computer network 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 67 Appendix A Status Error Codes Status Description Result Code Abnormal line frequency AC Module will recover in 5 minutes AC line voltage less than 60Vac AC Module will recover in 5 minutes AC line voltage greater than 132Vac AC Module will recover in 5 minutes AC line voltage greater than 144Vac AC Module will recover in 5 minutes No action is requi
17. the Setup screen then press 2 Options The screen will resemble Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Options screen example BACK returns to the Setup screen 1 5 e 1 LCD Screen goes to the LCD Options screen 5 1 e MORE goes to the Advanced Options screen 5 3 5 1 LCD Screen The HelioSentry LCD screen can be set to have the backlight turn off after a period of time The contrast can be adjusted for optimum visibility Figure 5 2 LCD option screen BACK returns to the Options screen 5 e 1 Back Light 5 1 1 e 2 Contrast 5 1 2 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 60 e VER goes to the Software Version screen 5 1 3 5 1 1 Backlight An example of the backlight option screen can be seen in Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 LCD backlight options example OK sets the value and goes to the LCD Options screen 5 1 e increases the seconds by 5 e decreases the seconds by 5 e DFLT resets the seconds to the default value 5 1 2 Contrast An example of the contrast option screen can be seen in Figure 5 4 Figure 5 4 LCD contrast options example e OK sets the value and goes to the LCD Options screen 5 1 e increases the contrast e decreases the contrast e DFLT resets the contrast to the default value 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 61 5 1 3 Software Version An example of the Software Version screen can be seen in Figure 5 5 This screen is used for technical su
18. vertically to almost any surface This includes but is not limited to brick masonry stucco wood or siding any type It is not recommended to mount the HelioSentry in any hot location as this may adversely affect the life of the HelioSentry Select a location that s four or more feet 1 2 meters above the ground 35 NOTE The HelioSentry does not require special ventilation or cooling However a cool location will help prolong the life of the enclosed electronics Refer to Illustration 2 on page 15 HelioSentry front view 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 14 ILLUSTRATION 2 HelioSentry Front View Note the four mounting tabs at the corners Use four 10 screws of a type and length appropriate for the surface you ve selected for mounting of your HelioSentry Screws should be at least 1 long Insert and tighten screws through each of the four enclosure mounting tabs Ensure the screws are snug Do not over tighten the screws as this may result in fracturing the plastic tabs You are now ready to connect the HelioSentry to the utility 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 15 CONNECTING YOUR HELIOSENTRY WARNING Hazardous voltage exists inside your circuit breaker panel Failure to follow these instructions could lead to serious injury or death An electrician or other qualified professional may be required to complete the installation of your HelioSentry CAUTION Y
19. 5 All Time The All Time Summary Energy History screen resembles Figure 3 17 The second line shows the energy production for the year 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 56 Figure 3 17 All Time summary energy history screen example e BACK returns to the Yearly Summary Energy History screen 3 4 4 3 5 Resettable Energy Counters The Resettable Energy Counters screen resembles Figure 3 18 The HelioSentry has 3 solar energy and utility energy counters that can be individually reset These counters can be used to record the energy used between two points in time Figure 3 18 Resettable energy counters screen example BACK returns to the History Data Selection screen 3 2 e lt lt shows the data for the previous counter e gt gt shows the data for the next counter e RESET goes to the Counter Reset screen 3 5 1 3 5 1 Counter Reset The solar energy and utility energy data can be reset independently of each other 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 57 Kad la al age 34 Figure 3 19 Resettable energy counters reset screen example BACK returns to the Resettable Energy Counters screen 3 5 e 1 resets the solar energy produced data 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 58 Chapter 4 Reserved for Future Use This page intentionally blank 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 59 Chapter 5 Options From the HOME screen press SETUP to show
20. AC Module array or you anticipate adding to your system and will need LINE 2 Otherwise leave LINE 2 empty 4 Line 2 use a red insulated conductor or as required by code to LINE 2 on connector P104 When finished ensure all internal cables and wires are positioned toward the center of the unit and well clear from the cover Reinstall the cover screws and torque them to 16 inch lbs Do not overtighten 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 21 ILLUSTRATION 5 HelioSentry Array 1 Connections Neutral Ground Line 1 Refer to Illustration 7 on page 23 Home Run Cable Attach the conductors to P104 in the following order 1 Ground a green insulated conductor to GRN 2 Neutral a white insulated conductor to WHT 3 Line 1 a black insulated conductor to LINE1 Torque connector screws to 10 12 inch lbs Do not overtighten lf using conductor other than the factory Home Run cable Illustration 7 page 23 the same color connection scheme applies in accordance with the National Electric Code solid or stranded wire may be used Contact your local code authority for verification of the type of cable required in your area When finished ensure all internal cables and wires are positioned toward the center of the unit and well clear from the cover Reinstall the cover screws and torque them to 16 inch lbs Do not overtighten 931 HS M 00J Copyrigh
21. Cooling Natural Convection Enclosure Fully sealed NEMA 4X 1P64 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Storage Temperature 40 to 55 40F to 131 F Operating Temperature 40 to 55 40F to 1 31 Storage Relative Humidity 0 to 100 Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 100 Storage Altitude 500 feet to 10 000 ft 150m to 3 050m Operating Altitude 500 feet to 10 000 ft 150m to 3 050m AGENCY COMPLIANCES FCC Federal Communications Commission Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class A amp B UL1741 Standards for Inverters Converters Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources UL 601010 1 Safety Standards for Data Display Equipment CAN CSA C22 2 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 Surge IEEE C62 41 Level C Standards for Surge Protection 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 9 WARRANTY Exeltech is proud of the technology and workmanship of our products Exeltech warrants your HelioSentry to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of installation warranty registration required Exeltech will at its option replace or repair parts found defective under the terms of this warranty and return equipment or parts to the purchaser The above stated warranty does not apply to products which have failed due to improper installation misuse alteration unauthorized repair or modification or acts of God The purchaser is responsible for transportation
22. Exeltech Page 12 With the HelioSentry oriented for a clear view of the bottom secure the enclosure appropriately for the removal of knockout plugs as needed Knockouts are generally more easily removed before the enclosure is attached to any surface Locate the five knockouts in the enclosure The three large knockouts are 9 in diameter suitable for standard conduit The two smaller knockouts are reserved for installation of future options With a short shank screwdriver remove the rightmost large knockout labeled 1 from the HelioSentry enclosure This is the knockout farthest from the hinge and is the exit point for conductors from the HelioSentry leading to your service entry panel Use care to avoid penetrating the enclosure too far as this may damage the printed circuit board above the knockouts For PV AC Module arrays using only one 120V phase you need remove only the large Knockout in the center labeled 2 This will connect between one line side of the breaker panel and neutral Either of the line sides of the circuit breaker panel are suitable for this connection For PV AC Module arrays using both phases remove all three knockouts ILLUSTRATION 1 HelioSentry Knockouts Note the right to left numbering sequence For attaching cables to the HelioSentry use only ETL UL or other agency approved cable and conduit hardware designed for that purpose 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech
23. THAN 20 PV AC MODULES USE SEPARATE HOME RUN CABLES FOR UP TO 10 MODULES PER CIRCUIT AND MULTIPLE HELIOSENTRY UNITS AS APPROPRIATE FOR THE NUMBER OF PV AC MODULES INSTALLED CAUTION Do not exceed the amperage rating of the circuit box to which the HelioSentry is connected Consult the National Electric Code or your local Code Safety Inspector for the applicable rules and regulations in your area CABLING Home Run Cable End View ILLUSTRATION 7 The Home Run cable is custom designed specifically for the purpose of attaching up to 10 PV AC Modules in parallel The white insulated wire is Neutral green is Ground and black is Line If you ve used the Home Run cable Illustration 7 is applicable If not the wire insulation color coding is still pertinent The BLACK insulated conductor in the cable is the LINE connection for this phase The WHITE insulated conductor is Neutral The GREEN insulated conductor is protective earth ground The neutral conductor must be bonded to earth ground at your service entry secure the Home Run cable from the last PV AC Module Your local building codes may require that this cable be in conduit Though the cable supplied is UL rated for outdoor use without conduit your local codes may override any instructions in this Manual If your HelioSentry is installed at an external location penetrating your roof or wall with this cable may require met
24. Ware Vers iO a 62 9 29 Energy Data TranSMISSION usina 62 ee AOVANCEG NIN PE TET 63 So n BD ee tk e e STO gerne ne Oo O O A 63 eR OY o A o A tencuasatieay Seltdacunts dete nese 64 e de o E 65 TABLE OF ILEUSTRATION Sota iaa cade dd eee eee ee ee eee 66 GLOSSARY AA AS 67 Append A Status EMO COS o o O o OSI O 68 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 6 SAFETY CAUTIONS and WARNINGS Before installing or using the HelioSentry read all instructions cautions and warnings in this Manual and on the eguipment the PV array and in this Installation Guide WARNING Hazardous voltages are present inside the HelioSentry AC Modules and circuits that connect to the AC Modules Contact may cause death or serious injury To prevent electrical shock always disconnect all power to unit s prior to servicing and NEVER operate this equipment with the cover open CAUTION Risk of electrical shock Do not remove HelioSentry cover unless qualified to do so No installer user or operator serviceable parts exist inside Refer all service to a factory service technician or qualified service personnel NOTE This equipment is bonded to protective earth safety ground through the utility ground This connection must be established prior to operating the HelioSentry The ground wire should be 12 AWG copper or larger or sized as appropriate within your local jurisdiction electrical code If uncertain check with your local code enforcement
25. al conduit It is the installers responsibility to ensure all national and local codes are observed in the installation of this system ES NOTE See TABLE 1 for the maximum length of home run cable versus the number of installed PV AC Modules 931 HS M 00J Copyright O 2012 Exeltech Page 24 TABLE 1 Home Run Cable Length for Number of Installed PV AC Modules Home Run Maximum of Length in Feet AC Modules Note Table 1 assumes 120V ac rms at the point of connection of the far end of the Home Run cable an ambient temperature of 50 C and ap proximately 5 volts rms or less voltage rise due to the backfed current In all cases for reliable communication to a HelioSentry the maximum Home Run cable length should be limited to 150 feet or less Cable length is defined as the cable as the point measured from the last PVAC Module farthest from the utility connection Do not connect more than 10 ten PVAC Modules to one Home Run cable irrespective of the length of that cable For installation of up to 20 PVAC Modules use two runs of Home Run cable COMMISSIONING YOUR SYSTEM After all internal connections have been verified close the door on your HelioSentry Insert the screws and torgue them to 12 inch pounds DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Turn on any circuit breakers that connect the HelioSentry to the utility grid Observe the utility power meter With sufficient sunlight your PV AC Modules will begin generating pow
26. ase second string of PV AC Modules The same restrictions apply as for connector P106 Refer to Illustration 3a on page 19 Locate and identify each of the following highlighted in green Connector P101 This is the attachment point for each of the two clamp on utility current sensors Connector P305 This is the attachment point for the external temperature sensor Connector P501 One lead of the irradiance sensor connects here It shares a ground with the temperature sensor on P305 Do not use the Black connection point on P501 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 16 Refer to Illustration 1 on page 13 Knockouts number 4 and number 5 will have been removed at the factory and two cable grips installed at these location They are for insertion of the sensor leads Loosen but do not remove the exterior jam nut on each of the grips at locations 4 and 5 Carefully strip and remove approximately 6 inches of the outer jacket from the irradiance sensor cable Use care not to nick cut or otherwise damage the inner conductors Insert the irradiance sensor leads into the cable grip at location 5 Allow sufficient length of inside the HelioSentry for attachment to P501 and P305 Cut off any excess Carefully strip approximately two inches of the outer jacket Use care not to nick or cut the internal wires Remove approximately 14 of insulation from each of the four wires Refer to Illustration 3b on page 20 With
27. creen example BACK returns to the Wireless Network Configuration screen 2 1 e lt lt shows the data for the previous access point e gt gt shows the data for the next access point e OK connects to this access point If encryption is enabled then a password will need to be entered See section 2 6 for instructions 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 40 If the encryption type is NONE then the HelioSentry will connect to this access point immediately and the screen will resemble Figure 2 5 The second line shows the assigned IP address The third line shows the number of seconds since the HelioSentry started the connection process If the connection process takes more than 60 seconds the process will abort and the screen will resemble Figure 2 6 If the connection process is successful then the HelioSentry will return to the Wireless Network Configuration screen 2 1 Figure 2 5 Connecting to a wireless access point Figure 2 6 Unable to connect to a wireless access point BACK returns to the Wireless Network Configuration screen 2 1 2 2 3 Re scanning for Wireless Networks The Manual Re scan screen looks like the example shown in Figure 2 7 The screen will resemble Figure 2 8 while the scan is running If the HelioSentry did not find any wireless networks in range or it did not find the desired wireless network it may be beneficial to perform a manual re scan If the network is still not li
28. dquarters in Fort Worth Texas USA In the alternative you may e mail questions or concerns to the Technical Support link on the Contact Us page on our website listed below Exeltech Customer Service 7317 Jack Newell Boulevard North Fort Worth Texas 76118 7100 USA 817 595 4969 voice 817 595 1290 FAX 800 886 4683 Toll Free www exeltech com 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 27 SAFETY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT EXELTECH HELIOSENTRY The Exeltech HelioSentry has been tested by Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories and found to be fully compliant with the following Standards Federal Communications Commission Title 47 CFR Part 15 Level B of the United States Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations Surge IEEE C62 41 Class B Standards for Surge Protection UL1741 Standards for Inverters Converters Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources UL 601010 1 Safety Standards for Data Display Equipment CAN CSA C22 2 The HelioSentry has been tested to the requirements of CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 Second Edition Including Amendment 1 or a later version of the same Standard incorporating the same level of testing requirements 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 28 List of Installation Illustrations Illustrations by Number HelioSentry Knockouts View of enclosure bottom HelioSentry Front View All H
29. ear the entry press CLEAR Figure 2 12 Manual wireless connection example 2 e BACK changes the menu to the one shown in Figure 2 11 e BKSP deletes the previous character if any e DONE goes to the confirmation screen shown in Figure 2 13 e CLEAR clears the text that was entered 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 44 When the SSID has been entered press the DONE button to show the confirmation screen as seen in Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Manual wireless connection confirmation example e YES goes to the Encryption Selector screen shown in Figure 2 14 e NO returns to the Manual Wireless Connection screen 2 5 Use the lt lt and gt gt buttons to select the encryption type The available options are e NONE e WEP 64 bit e WEP 128 bit e WPA1 e WPA2 If the connection is not encrypted choose NONE The NEXT button will go to the Connecting screen Figure 2 5 if encryption is NONE otherwise it will go to the password entry screen See section 2 6 for details on password entry Figure 2 14 Manual wireless connection encryption example e NEXT goes to the Password Entry screen if encryption is enabled 2 6 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 45 2 6 Wireless Network Password Entry There are 6 different types of passwords that may be entered into the HelioSentry The type of password depends on the encryption type e WEP 64 bit HEX has exactly 10 characters e WEP 64 b
30. ed in either interior or exterior locations If exterior a shaded protected location is recommended Though the HelioSentry is not specifically heat sensitive cooler operation will enhance the reliability of the display and other electronics The north side of a building or other structure is ideal The east or west sides respectively are acceptable but less preferable The south side particularly if in the sun is the least preferred See also the Note on page 12 pertaining to metal surfaces and materials The HelioSentry must be properly secured to the surface to which it s attached The HelioSentry must also be oriented with the conduit openings downward 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 11 PREPARING THE HELIOSENTRY FOR INSTALLATION WARNING Before proceeding ensure the steps below have been performed 1 Disconnect AC Power from any point of attachment prior to connecting PV AC Modules Open all circuit breakers to which the HelioSentry will connect Do not exceed the maximum allowable backfeed current rating for your electrical service Use only 12AWG solid or stranded copper wire to connect your HelioSentry to your service entry panel or sub panel lf cable runs penetrate the exterior of the building the National Fire Protection Code lists metallic conduit as the preferred means Adhere to your local building codes CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire connect the HelioSentry output only to a
31. elf and a black square will march across the screen Press any button and the display will return to the screen that was shown before the screen saver activated 1 2 Navigating Using the Menu Buttons The menu system uses some basic conventions to assist in navigation item selection and text entry e BACK always displays the previous screen e OK saves the value shown on the screen e DFLT returns a value to its factory default settings e increases a value by one increment e decreases a value by one increment e lt lt shows the previous item in a list e gt gt shows the next item in a list e 1 selects menu item 1 e 2 selects menu item 2 e A button that performs no action will be filled with dashes Note lt lt and gt gt buttons can be held down to make scrolling faster 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 32 1 2 Setting the Time When the HelioSentry starts it will display a screen asking for the time to be set Setting the time allows the HelioSentry to know when a day ends so the user can have accurate data If the time needs to be set then the screen will resemble Figure 1 1 Once the hour has been entered press NEXT to set the minute The screen will resemble Figure 1 2 Once the minute has been entered press NEXT to view the HOME screen Figure 1 1 Setting the hour BACK returns to the HOME screen 1 4 e increases the hour e decreases the hour e NEXT s
32. elioSentry Internal Connections HelioSentry Utility Connections HelioSentry Array 1 Connections Neutral Ground Line 1 HelioSentry Array 2 Connections Neutral Ground Line 2 Home Run Cable End View NOOR WD gt 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 29 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 30 HelioSentry User s Manual Copyright O 2010 Exeltech Inc www heliosentry com Exeltech Inc 7317 Jack Newell Blvd North Fort Worth Texas 76118 7100 www exeltech com Contents subject to change without notice Copyright 2010 Exeltech Inc All rights reserved This Document may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or converted to any electronic or machine readable form in whole or in part without prior written approval of Exeltech Inc Revision 7 0 May 2010 931 HS M 00J Copyright O 2012 Exeltech Page 31 Chapter 1 Getting Started The HelioSentry has a built in display to show the status of your solar panel installation The menu system is designed to be easy to navigate so information can be accessed easily Information is displayed in the top three lines of the screen The bottom line contains four labels separated by a vertical bar These labels indicate the function of the button below it for that screen 1 1 Screen Saver After a minute of inactivity the LCD backlight will turn off and the screen will clear its
33. er approximately five minutes after utility power is applied to the system If you are consuming very little power and the energy generated by the PV AC Module s exceeds your consumption your electric meter may begin turning backwards No other steps are needed to activate your system For temporary access of your PV AC Module system you may use the Disconnect Switch located on the front of your HelioSentry to disconnect all AC Power from the system This switch has been fully ETL certified for this purpose In the alternative or for work on the HelioSentry itself turn off all circuit breakers to which the HelioSentry is connected Do this BEFORE starting any work on the HelioSentry or the PV AC Module system s 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 25 INSTALLATION OF MULTIPLE AC MODULES Up to ten PV AC Module inverters may be paralleled on one common cable and then connected to one or more HelioSentry units Additional PV AC Modules must use separate dedicated conductors from each system to the AC disconnect panel A HelioSentry will accept a maximum of two arrays of ten PV AC Modules Each system s AC output must have its own circuit breaker in the service entry or sub panel to which it s connected Do not exceed 20 amp breakers per circuit NOTE The combined output power of multiple inverters may not exceed the service rating of the circuits to which the inverters are connected Consult ANSI NFPA 70 The Nat
34. ets the hour and goes to the Set Minute screen Figure 1 2 Setting the minute e BACK returns to the hour entry screen e increases the minute e decreases the minute e NEXT sets the minute and returns to the HOME screen 1 4 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 33 1 4 Home Screen The HOME screen is the main screen on the HelioSentry and is used as a reference when navigating through the display screens To return to the HOME screen at any point press the BACK button until the display shows the home screen The HelioSentry uses symbols on the top right corner of the HOME screen to provide simple status updates at a glance If the HelioSentry is connected to a wireless network then a C will flash otherwise an X will flash For information on connecting to a wireless network see chapter 2 If the HelioSentry detects a problem with one or more of the solar PV panels it will show a blinking in the top right corner of the screen To display the nature of the problem press the STAT button and see section 1 6 The HelioSentry indicates that power is being produced by a flashing P in the top right corner of the screen If this P is not shown then it means that the HelioSentry is not receiving data from the solar panels This is normal when there is not enough sunlight for the solar panels to produce power An example of the HOME screen can be seen in Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 Home screen example
35. etworks Press the SSID button to show the list of wireless access points found If the HelioSentry has detected at least one access point in range the screen will resemble the example in Figure 2 2 Proceed to section 2 2 2 to select a wireless access point If the screen looks like Figure 2 3 then the HelioSentry was unable to find an access point in range If this is the case then there are two options re scan for access points and manual entry Figure 2 2 Wireless networks found BACK returns to the Wireless Network Configuration screen 2 1 e NEXT goes the Wireless Access Point Selection screen 2 2 2 e MORE goes the Re scan and Manual Entry screen 2 2 3 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 39 Figure 2 3 Wireless networks not found BACK returns to the Wireless Network Configuration screen 2 1 e 1 Rescan the HelioSentry will re scan for wireless networks in range 2 2 3 e 2 Manual Entry goes to the Manual Wireless Connection screen 2 5 2 2 2 Wireless Access Point Selector The Wireless Access Point Selector screen resembles the example shown in Figure 2 4 The first line shows the SSID of the wireless network The second line shows the encryption type Enc and signal strength Str Use the lt lt and gt gt buttons to navigate thorough the list of wireless networks Press OK to connect to the network shown on the screen Figure 2 4 Wireless access point selector s
36. ine 2 in the service entry panel with the label side toward the utility meter Clip one current sensor around Line 1 Clip the other around Line 2 Sensors should be attached at a point between the panel buss and the utility meter with the label side toward the utility meter Route sensor leads through the service entry panel where the Sentry conduit is or will be attached through the conduit and into the sentry Sensor 1 attaches to P101 L1 Sensor 2 goes to P101 L2 Remove approximately 1 of outer jacket from each sensor cable Strip approximately Y of insulation from each wire Loosen P101 screws Insert wires as shown in Illustration 3b Snug but do not over tighten the screws Read and note the information on pages 18 20 Installation instructions resume on page 21 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 17 ILLUSTRATION 3 HelioSentry Internal Power Connections NOTE All Utility power line connections attach to connector P104 rightmost connector The first phase Phase 1 also called Line 1 of PV AC Modules attach to P106 center connector The second phase Phase 2 also called Line 2 of PV AC Modules attach to P107 leftmost connector Do not tamper with or alter any other electrical connections or parts 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 18 LIOI L100 P300 PW Green Black IRRADIANCE TEMPERATURE P303 Pid p Blue Li A N
37. ional Electrical Code for guidance WARNING PV AC Modules are provided with fixed trip limits and shall not be aggregated above 30 kW on a single Point of Common Connection ACTIVATING YOUR PV AC MODULE INVERTER SYSTEM WARNING Obtain full inspection approval from your local electrical inspector or other Authority Having Jurisdiction over electrical wiring inspections before activating the inverter NOTE Safety standards applicable at the time of manufacture of the PV AC Modules mandate a minimum five minute delay after fully activating the inverter s before power is produced Inverters must be connected to the utility grid before any power will be generated At least five minutes will be needed before any data will begin displaying on your HelioSentry This is normal Refer to Illustration 2 on page 15 HelioSentry front panel view Turn the switch to the ON position A self test message should appear in the display window followed shortly by the display for PV AC Module status The UL 1741 Safety Standard to which the PV AC Modules have been certified requires a minimum five minute period after power is restored before they can begin generating any power Due to the nature of the data reporting your HelioSentry may require up to 10 minutes or more before meaningful data begins to appear 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 26 MAINTENANCE The HelioSentry does not require any cleaning or maintenance
38. irectly to the HelioSentry in the event that a wireless access point is not available To configure the HelioSentry for Ad Hoc networking press MODE The screen will resemble the example in Figure 2 10 b Press 1 to change the Current Mode to Ad Hoc The Current Mode will be set to Ad Hoc now and the screen will resemble Figure 2 10 a Press OK to confirm the change a Infrastructure Mode b Ad Hoc Mode Figure 2 10 Wireless network connection modes e OK sets the mode and returns to the Wireless Network Config screen 2 1 e 1 Changes the mode e DFLT changes the mode to the default value Infrastructure 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 43 2 5 Manual Wireless Connection The Manual Wireless Connection screen resembles Figure 2 11 Use the lt lt and gt gt buttons to select a character The character inside the brackets is the selected character Press ENTER to insert the character Once this process has been started it must be completed Note SSID are case sensitive Figure 2 11 Manual wireless connection example 1 e MORE changes the menu to the one shown in Figure 2 12 e lt lt selects the previous character e gt gt selects the next character e ENTR CENTER inputs the selected character and advances the cursor Press MORE to switch to the additional menu bar Figure 2 12 To erase press BKSP To finish press DONE to go to the confirmation screen To cl
39. it TEXT has exactly 5 characters e WEP 128 bit HEX has exactly 26 characters e WEP 128 bit TEXT has exactly 13 characters e WPA HEX can be up to 63 characters long e WPA TEXT can be up to 32 characters long The Password Type Selection screen resembles Figure 2 15 If the password is in hexadecimal format HEX choose HEX If the password is in text words numbers symbols format choose TEXT The password will aopear in plan text as it is entered The password will not be shown again after it is confirmed Figure 2 15 Password type selection example e BACK returns to the Wireless Network Selector screen 2 2 2 e TEXT goes to the Password Entry screen with text character set 2 6 1 e HEX goes to the Password Entry screen with hex character set 2 6 1 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 46 2 6 1 Password Entry The Password Entry screen resembles Figure 2 16 Use the lt lt and gt gt buttons to select a character to enter The character inside the indicates the selected character Press ENTER to insert the character inside the on line three into the on line two lf HEX was selected on the Password Type Selection screen character choices will be limited to the numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F as these are the only valid characters for a HEX type password If TEXT was selected a full range of capital and lower case letters are available along with numbers 0 to 9 and special symbols The
40. ith your computer allowing you to download and store data view a real time presentations of your Exeltech PV AC Modules performance provide system diagnostics of your PV AC Module system and more Up to 20 PV AC Modules may be connected to one HelioSentry Ten Modules are permitted for each AC phase of the HelioSentry input To ensure balanced power delivery to the utility grid an equal number of PV AC Modules should be connected to each input phase of your HelioSentry lf more than 20 PV AC Modules are to be connected two or more HelioSentry units must be used The HelioSentry is equipped with an integral AC disconnect and lockout switch This switch is rated for a maximum of 20 amps per phase This switch may be used to disable Exeltech PV AC Modules in the event servicing or other dead circuit activity is needed The switch lockout feature is enabled by turning the switch to the OFF position then inserting a lock into the base of the knob When a lock is inserted the switch may not be returned to the ON position until the lock is removed DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION Exeltech s HelioSentry connects to our PV AC Modules via the AC power cable from the AC Modules AC Modules transmit a special low power digital signal over the power cable which in turn is received by the HelioSentry This information allows monitoring of your PV AC Module system performance as well as displaying system diagnostics See the Sof
41. le e gt gt selects the next solar panel AC Module e MORE goes to the Irradiance screen 3 3 2 2 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 53 3 3 2 2 Reserved for Future Use 3 3 2 3 Reserved for Future Use 3 3 2 4 Daily Solar Panel Status Code History The Daily Solar Panel Status History screen resembles Figure 3 12 This screen shows various status codes generated by the AC Module during the day Status codes are used for advanced troubleshooting by service personnel See Table 1 and Appendix A page 64 TABLE 1 Code Description Code Description 8A Abnormal line frequency 8D AC line voltage greater than 132Vac 8B AC line voltage less than 60Vac 8E AC line voltage greater than 144Vac BC AC line voltage less than 105Vac Figure 3 12 Daily solar panel status history screen example e BACK returns to the Daily Solar Panel Energy History 3 3 2 1 e IRRD goes to the Daily Solar Panel Irradiance History screen 3 3 2 3 3 4 The Past 365 Days The 365 day summary consists of the solar energy production and utility power usage recorded by the HelioSentry 3 4 1 Daily The Daily Summary Energy History screen resembles Figure 3 13 The second line shows the energy production for the day 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 54 Figure 3 13 Daily detailed degree hour history screen example BACK returns to the History Data Selection screen 3 2 e lt lt shows the data for the previous da
42. nce and or operation of your Exeltech HelioSentry IMPORTANT FAILURE TO HEED THESE SYMBOLS AND THE DOCUMENTATION THEY REFERENCE COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR PV AC MODULE S THE HELIOSENTRY OR OTHER PROPERTY 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 3 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT EXELTECH HELIOSENTRY This device complies with Part 15 of the United States Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
43. our local building codes may require final installation and connection be performed by a licensed electrician or other qualified personnel Read these instructions completely before preceding with installation Voltmeter screwdriver wire cutters wire strippers With a digital voltmeter or similar device again ensure all AC power has been fully removed from the circuit s to which the HelioSentry will be connected Refer to Illustration 2 on page 15 HelioSentry front view Ensure the HelioSentry power switch is in the OFF position as shown Remove the four screws holding the cover to the HelioSentry Place them in an area for safekeeping Note the hinges on the HelioSentry The cover opens to the left Gently open the HelioSentry cover Use care not to place any undue stress on the cables connected to the switch or display Refer to Illustration 3 on page 18 Locate and identify each of the following in the Sentry Connector P104 This is the connecting point for Line 1 Line 2 Neutral and Ground If you are using only one phase one string of PV AC Modules Line 2 will not be used at this time Connector P106 This is the attachment point for the first phase of PV AC Modules Do not attach more than one cable to this connector Use maximum 12 AWG copper conductor Do not exceed 20 amps of current into this connector limit of 10 PV AC Modules Connector P107 This is the attachment point for the second ph
44. pport purposes Figure 5 5 Software version screen example e BACK returns to the LCD Options screen 5 1 5 2 3 Energy Data Transmission The energy data transmission timing can be set using this screen Figure 5 9 Energy data transmission timing example e OK sets the value and returns to the Sensor Options screen 5 2 e increases the time e decreases the time e DFLT resets the time to the default value 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 62 5 3 Advanced Options The advanced options are to be used in case the system data needs to be reset collision detection needs to be enabled or the time needs to be set Figure 5 11 Advanced options screen BACK returns to the Options screen 5 e 1 Data Collision 5 3 1 e 2 System Reset 5 3 2 e TIME goes to the Time Setup screen 5 3 3 5 3 1 Data Collision The data collision detection can be enabled or disabled using this screen Enabling the collision detection feature may improve communications in electrically noisy environments This option is disabled by default Figure 5 12 Data collision detection example e OK sets the collision detection and returns to the Advanced Options screen 5 3 e 1 Enable sets the collision detection to ON e 2 Disable sets the collision detection to OFF e DFLT resets the collision detection to the default value 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 63 5 3 2 System Reset The sa
45. red on the part of the user for any of the above error codes labeled 8A AC line voltage less than 105Vac AC Module will recover in 5 minutes through 8E The inverter will self recover from any of these conditions lf an error code other than those above is displayed contact your installer or your distributor for assistance 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 68
46. solely responsible for 1 Complying with all applicable local or national building codes including any that may supersede this manual 2 Using only those parts supplied with the HelioSentry or as specified in this Manual 3 Ensuring sale installation of all mechanical and electrical aspects of the HelioSentry WARNING Do not install the HelioSentry in areas where flammable materials or explosive vapors may exist CAUTION Avoid environments that expose the HelioSentry to vibration large amounts of dust heavy icing hail water immersion etc Though the HelioSentry is designed with a NEMA 4X rainproof enclosure try to avoid locations with splashing water bilge battery acid battery fumes or other hazards CAUTION The HelioSentry must be mounted vertically four or more feet 1 2 meters above the ground with the conduit openings oriented downward Do NOT mount the HelioSentry where it could be sprayed by water from sprinklers or other sources See Illustration 1 on page 13 Knockouts and Illustration 2 Orientation on page 15 NOTE Follow all national local electrical codes when selecting a mounting location Consult the NFPA 70 National Electrical Code for requirements The mounting location selected for your HelioSentry must comply with the National Electric Code and your local safety and building codes Your HelioSentry is housed in a weather tight NEMA 4X enclosure and may be mount
47. sted then the SSID may be manually entered 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 41 Figure 2 7 Re scan and manual entry screen example BACK returns to the Wireless Network Configuration screen 2 1 e 1 Rescan the HelioSentry will re scan for wireless networks in range 2 2 3 e 2 Manual Entry goes to the Manual Wireless Connection screen 2 5 Figure 2 8 Re scan in progress screen example BACK returns to the Wireless Network Configuration screen 2 1 2 3 Ad Hoc Network The HelioSentry will create an Ad Hoc network and configure itself automatically The system will create an Ad Hoc network called SolarS01 with no encryption and a random IP address in the 169 254 0 0 range The computer that is connecting to the HelioSentry will need to connect to this Ad Hoc network and also have an IP address configured in the 169 254 0 0 range Follow the instructions in section 2 4 to activate Ad Hoc mode Once Ad Hoc mode has been enabled the Wireless Access Point Selection screen will resemble the example shown in Figure 2 9 931 HS M 00J Copyright O 2012 Exeltech Page 42 Figure 2 9 Ad Hoc wireless access point selection screen example BACK returns to the Wireless Network Configuration screen 2 1 2 4 Wireless Network Mode The HelioSentry is setup by default to connect to Infrastructure type wireless access points AP Ad Hock mode can be enabled to allow a computer to connect d
48. steps for password entry are the same regardless of the type of password Figure 2 16 Password entry example 1 e MORE changes the menu to the one shown in Figure 2 17 e lt lt selects the previous character e gt gt selects the next character e ENTER inputs the selected character and advances the cursor Press MORE to switch to the additional menu bar as seen in Figure 2 17 To erase a mistake press BKSP To finish the entry press DONE to go to the confirmation screen To completely clear the entry press CLEAR 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 47 bfe a m Lage m Figure 2 17 Password entry example 2 e BACK changes the menu to the one shown in Figure 2 16 BKSP deletes the previous character if any e DONE goes to the confirmation screen shown in Figure 2 18 e CLEAR clears the text that was entered When the password has been entered press the DONE button to show the confirmation screen as seen in Figure 2 18 aad Figure 2 18 Password confirmation example e YES goes to the Connection screen shown in Figure 2 5 e NO returns to the Password Entry screen 2 16 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 48 2 Wireless Network Adapter Details The Wireless Network Adapter screen resembles the example shown in Figure 2 19 The second line shows the MAC address of the wireless network adapter The third line shows the IP address assigned to the HelioSentr
49. t 2012 Exeltech Page 22 P105 T RED BLK P107 e Z xX 35 O lt i LINE 2 AC MODULES ILLUSTRATION 6 HelioSentry Array 2 Connections Neutral Ground Line 2 Voltmeter screwdriver If connecting a second group of up to 10 PV AC Modules to the HelioSentry use P107 above for this purpose Turn off all AC power to the HelioSentry by opening the circuit breaker s to which the HelioSentry is connected Verify all AC power is off Remove the screws holding the cover of the HelioSentry to the enclosure Save them in a safe location Follow the connection instructions on page 19 for the first phase but substitute P107 as the connection point When finished ensure all cables and wires are positioned toward the center of the unit and well clear from the cover Reinstall the cover screws and torque them to 16 inch lbs Do not overtighten Restore power to the HelioSentry per the instructions on page 24 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 23 GROUNDING requirements contained in this Manual It is the installer s sole responsibility to ensure full compliance with all applicable electrical codes in your area ES NOTE Your state and or local building codes may supersede the grounding CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT MORE THAN 10 PV AC MODULES TO ONE CIRCUIT AND NO MORE THAN 20 PV AC MODULES TO ONE HELIOSENTRY USING LINE NEUTRAL LINE CONNECTIONS IF YOU WISH TO INSTALL MORE
50. taken over 10 15 minutes of time are more meaningful 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 50 3 2 Energy History Data The HelioSentry stores the following information for a period of 35 days e Power output of each PV panel every minute e Utility power usage every minute e Total daily energy production for each panel e Daily high and low temperatures e Daily degree hours e Daily peak irradiance e Daily irradiance hours The HelioSentry also keeps a data record of the energy produced for each day for the past 365 days 52 weeks 12 months 2 years and for all time from the first day of use Figure 3 2 History data selection screen e BACK returns to the Energy Data screen 3 1 e 1 35 Day Detailed 3 3 e 2 365 Day Energy 3 4 e USER goes to the Resettable Energy Counters screen 3 5 3 3 The Past 35 Days The 35 Day Detailed History screen resembles Figure 3 3 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 51 Figure 3 3 35 Day history selection screen BACK returns to the History Data Selection screen 3 2 e 1 System Totals 3 3 1 e 2 Each Panel 3 3 2 3 3 1 Daily Detailed Energy History The Daily Detailed Energy History screen resembles Figure 3 4 Line 2 shows the peak power for the day Line 3 shows the total energy produced that day Figure 3 4 Daily detailed energy history screen example BACK returns to the 35 Day Detailed History screen 3 3 e
51. te e DFLT resets the rate to the default value 1 6 PV Panel Status If the solar panels are performing as expected then the screen will resemble Figure 1 6 a If there is not enough sunlight to produce power then the screen will resemble Figure 1 6 b This condition will occur on very cloudy days dawn and dusk If a solar panel produced less energy today than it did yesterday and there was as much sunlight as yesterday then the screen will resemble Figure 1 7 This condition can be caused by an obstruction like branches leaves or dirt covering the solar panel Figure 1 6 Solar panel status message example e BACK returns to the HOME screen 1 4 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 36 Figure 1 7 Solar panel status message ni low energy output e OK sets the rate and goes to the HOME screen 1 4 e CLEAR clears the message for this solar panel 1 7 Energy Data To view the energy data recorded by the HelioSentry press the DATA button on the HOME screen See chapter 3 for details 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 37 Chapter 2 Wireless Network The HelioSentry requires a connection to a wireless network in order to send energy data to a computer running the HelioSentry monitoring software This chapter will explain how to connect the HelioSentry to a wireless network or a computer that has wireless network access 2 1 Configuration From the home screen press SETUP
52. then 1 WiFi Connection to access the Wireless Network Connection screen If the HelioSentry is connected to a wireless network then this screen will resemble the example shown in Figure 2 1 a Otherwise the screen will resemble Figure 2 1 b a Connected b Disconnected Figure 2 1 Wireless network sonfguration screen BACK returns to the Setup screen 1 5 e MODE goes the Change Connection Mode screen 2 4 e SSID goes the Wireless Access Point Selection screen 2 2 1 e INFO goes the Wireless Network Adapter Details screen 2 7 The HelioSentry can connect to either an Infrastructure or Ad Hoc wireless network To connect the HelioSentry to a wireless router or wireless access point follow the instructions in section 2 2 To connect the HelioSentry to a computer with a wireless network card follow the instructions in section 2 3 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 38 2 2 Wireless Access Point Note If the network mode has been changed to Ad Hoc it will have to be reset to Infrastructure before continuing See section 2 4 for instructions on changing the network mode The following information is required in order to set up the wireless network connection If this information is not Known contact your wireless network support for assistance e The SSID name of the wireless network e The password if encrypted e The encryption type manual connection only 2 2 1 Viewing Available Wireless N
53. tware Manual accompanying this Instruction Manual for a more detailed description of the display and other functions The SolarSentry is identical to the HelioSentry in appearance but is supplied with only two external sensors one for measuring light intensity irradiance and the other internal to the irradiance sensor measures the approximate temperature of the photovoltaic module to which it s attached The HelioSentry is supplied with a total of six sensors the same irradiance and temperature sensors as the SolarSentry but also includes two current sensors for measuring power in and out of your home or business and two additional temperature sensors one for ambient temperature near the Sentry the other for internal temperature of your home or office or other location of your choosing 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Nominal Operating Voltage ac 120 240 Vac 60 Hz HelioSentry Power Consumption 25 watts 0 2 amps Maximum PV AC Module Current for Array 2 Maximum Pass through Current from PV AC Modules Maximum Number of Phases Per Unit Internal Disconnect Switch Disconnect Switch Ratings Operating Voltage Range AC AC Operating Frequency Range Maximum Output Overcurrent Protection Required Per Phase 40 C to 55 C 40F to 131F MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 7 5 190 mm x 6 5 165 mm x 3 5 89 mm Weight 6 lbs 2 7 kg
54. ument and or product specifications without notice and shall not be responsible for any damages including indirect incidental or consequential damages caused by reliance on the material presented including but not limited to errors of omission and typographical errors in document material Exeltech Incorporated 7317 Jack Newell Boulevard North Fort Worth Texas 76118 7100 USA 817 595 4969 voice 817 595 1290 FAX 800 886 4683 Toll Free www exeltech com 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important installation maintenance and troubleshooting instructions for Exeltech s HelioSentry that shall be followed during installation and use Failure to follow these instructions could lead to serious injury or death or damage to equipment or property SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL SYMBOL ASSOCIATED WHAT IT MEANS TERM Calls attention to a potentially hazardous situation WARNING which if not avoided could lead to death or serious injury and or damage to equipment and property Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury May also be used to alert against unsafe practices References information pertaining to voltages in or WARNING around the unit that are capable of causing injury or death Designates important information required for proper NOTE installation maintena
55. ved settings and stored data can be reset using this screen The System Reset screen resembles Figure 5 13 Once the system reset is in process the screen will resemble Figure 5 14 Warning The HelioSentry will NOT ask for confirmation before reset which will delete data Pressing any button on this screen other than BACK will result in data loss Figure 5 13 System reset screen BACK returns to the Advanced Options screen 5 3 e 1 Reset Settings resets all options to factory defaults e 2 Reset Saved Data clears the on board memory of all saved energy data e BOTH resets settings and the saved data Figure 5 14 System reset message screen 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 64 5 3 3 System Time The system time can be manually set using the instructions found in section 1 3 The HelioSentry will return to the Advanced Options screen after setting the time from this menu option 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 65 TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1 1 Setting the hour 1 2 Setting the minute 1 3 Home screen example 1 4 Setup screen example 1 5 Utility billing rate screen example 1 6 Solar panel status message example a Normal b Low 1 7 Solar panel status message low energy output 2 1 Wireless network configuration screen a Connected b Disconnected 2 2 Wireless networks found 2 3 Wireless networks not found 2 4 Wireless access point selector screen 2 5
56. y Figure 2 19 Wireless network adapter example screen BACK returns to the Password Entry screen 2 6 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 49 Chapter 3 Energy Data From the HOME screen press DATA to access the Energy Production Data screen 3 1 Energy Production Data Live An example of the live energy production screen appears in Figure 3 1 The first line shows the solar panel PV total power output at the moment and the total energy output so far today The second line shows the utility grid UTL power usage at the moment and the total energy usage so far today The third line shows the sum of the PV and UTL columns NET Figure 3 1 Energy production data screen BACK returns to the HOME screen 1 4 e HIST goes to the Energy History Data screen 3 2 IMPORTANT NOTE PVAC Modules measure and communicate their power readings approximately once per minute The HelioSentry takes actual total power readings every few seconds For this reason the total power if summed for each individual AC Module may not agree with the total power measured and displayed by the HelioSentry Differences up to 10 or more between the two power values are not an indication of trouble Compare the power output readings of various PVAC Modules They ll generally be similar depending on the weather Fast moving clouds and other conditions can cause wide differences in reported wattages among PVAC Modules Readings
57. y e gt gt shows the data for the next day e WEEK goes to the Weekly Summary Energy History screen 3 4 2 3 4 2 Weekly The Weekly Summary Energy History screen resembles Figure 3 14 The second line shows the energy production for the week Figure 3 14 Weekly detailed degree hour history screen example BACK returns to the Daily Summary Energy History screen 3 4 1 e lt lt shows the data for the previous week e gt gt shows the data for the next week e MONTH goes to the Monthly Summary Energy History screen 3 4 3 3 4 3 Monthly The Monthly Summary Energy History screen resembles Figure 3 15 Line 2 shows energy production for the month 931 HS M 00J Copyright 2012 Exeltech Page 55 Figure 3 15 Monthly detailed degree hour history screen example BACK returns to the Weekly Summary Energy History screen 3 4 2 e lt lt shows the data for the previous month e gt gt shows the data for the next month e YEAR goes to the Yearly Summary Energy History screen 3 4 4 3 4 4 Yearly The Yearly Summary Energy History screen resembles Figure 3 16 The second line shows the energy production for the year Figure 3 16 Yearly detailed degree hour history screen example BACK returns to the Daily Summary Energy History screen 3 4 1 e lt lt shows the data for the previous year e gt gt shows the data for the next year e TOTAL goes to the All Time Summary Energy History screen 3 4 5 3 4
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