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1. Close the LAC Status window Close the Network and Sharing Center Using a standard web browser on your computer enter the IP Address that is displayed on your ECU in tothe URL search field The ECU s splash screen is displayed 64 APsystems English Chinese La ster ALTENERG Y POWER Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration b APsystems ALTENERGY POWER TE Leading the Industry in Microinverter Technology 4 Figure 25 Using an Apple Mac 1 2 3 10 Connect the computer to the ECU using a CAT5 network cable Power up the ECU by connecting the power cable Select the Apple icon in the menu bar to access System Preferences Select Network in the Internet amp Wireless section of the System Preferences Select Ethernet on the left side of the Network window Select Manually from the Configure IPv4 drop down menu Enter the following in the appropriate fields IP Address 60 190 131 190 Subnet Mask 255 0 0 0 Leave the Router field blank Select Apply Using a standard web browser on your computer enter the IP Address that is displayed on your ECU in to the URL search field APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 16 Local Network Interface The ECU s splash screen is displayed 5 gt 4 APsystems English Chinese Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration e4 APsystem
2. Highlight the IDs to be modified from the list 4 Press OK Clearing all of the inverter IDs Pressing Clear ID deletes ALL of the inverter IDs from the list Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Comnectivity Inverter ID were successfully Cleared Figure 38 NOTE Combine the above two 2 steps when swapping out an Inverter Add the new inverter and Delete the old one T Remember to follow up with the same process on the APsystems EMA because the ECU and EMA need to be in sync with each other APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 23 Local Network Interface Time management It is critical for accurate power production reporting that the ECU is programmed with the correct date time and time zone 1 Select Administration at the top of the page 2 Select Date Time Timezone The Time management page is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 07 11 2013 Update date and time Select Time Zone v Update timezone 0 asia_pool ntp org Update NTP server setting Figure 39 3 Enter the correct date in the Date field 4 Enter the correct time in the Time field 5 Select the correct time zone from the Time Zone pull down time zone Selecting the correct time zone automatically NOTE Vou can skip steps 3 and 4
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4. 1 Select Administration at the top of the page 2 Select ID Management The ID Management page with the existing inverter IDs is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000235 104000000237 104000000238 104000000239 Figu re 34 Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000235 104000000237 104000000238 Clear ID 3 Highlight the IDs to be deleted from the list 4 Press OK Figure 35 Modifing the wrong inverter IDs If the inverter ID displayed on the page is discrepancy with the actual inverters ID installed 1 Select Administration at the top of the page APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 22 Local Network Interface 2 Select ID Management The ID Management page with the existing inverter IDs is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000235 104000000237 Figure 36 Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000235 104000000237 104000000238 Clear ID i Co ceri Figu re 37 3
5. ECU via its Ethernet port Connecting to the ECU via the LAN 1 Make sure both your computer and the ECU are correctly connected by the LAN 2 Using a standard web browser on your computer enter the IP Address that is displayed on your ECU in to the URL search field The ECU s splash screen is displayed 5 e4 APsystems English Chinese Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration 4 APsystems Leading the Industry in Microinverter Technology Connecting Directly to the ECU Figure 24 Using a Windows based PC 1 2 3 Connect the computer to the ECU using a CAT5 network cable Power up the ECU by connecting the power cable Open the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel on the PC Select Local Area Connection for Unidentified Network Select Properties when Local Area Connection Status LAC window is displayed Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 when the Local Area Connection Properties window is displayed Select Use the Following IP Address radial button and the enter IP Address and Subnet Mask as listed below Do not enter anything in the DNS Server address section IP Address 60 190 131 190 Subnet Mask 255 0 0 0 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 15 Local Network Interface 8 9 10 11 12 Select OK on the IPv4 Properties window Close the LAC Properties window
6. and holding the Menu Button on the side of the ECU for 2 seconds MENU Button Figure 18 NOTE The Menu Button will only cycle through its menu T selections once the ECU has been successfully initialized The ECU has the following menu structure displayed on LCD screen Turn off all Figure 19 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 12 Basic Operation Press and hold the MENU Button releasing the button to gain access to the functionality of each menu item Exit Menu Returns the ECU to the normal operating screen see Operating Interface Pg 10 Status Reports both the number of inverters that should be connected to the ECU Total and the number that are actually connected Connected These numbers should match Figure 20 Turn off all Turn off all the entire system Choose Ok and the system of inverter will be turned off Choose Cancel ECU will exit the menu Figure 21 If within one minute without pressing the button again then automatically exit the menu button NOTE The above operation should be done under the guidance of technicist APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 13 Basic Operation Restore the factory set operation The following diagram guides to the connectors back of APsystems ECU Figure 22 RESET For the ECU restoring the factory set simply press the Reset button for three seconds or longer ECU will automati
7. by select the correct updates both the date and current time Language management Users can switch language between Chinese and English The Language management page is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity Select a language Select a language English Simplified Chinese Figu re 40 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 24 Local Network Interface Network management Users can choose to connect to the internet through GPRS or Ethernet by setting the ECU internet connection modes The default network connection setting for the ECU is DHCP which allows the ECU to automatically establish a connection assignment from the router The ECU can be assigned a static IP Address if the network design requires it 1 Select Administration at the top of the page 2 Select Network Connectivity The Network Connectivity page is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity E 3 Enter the IP Address Netmask Gateway IP Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server Refer to you local network administrator for these settings 4 Press Update NOTE The network cable in the package could be used for the users to connect the ECU with PC directly One side is connected with the EC
8. initialization sequence can take several minutes up to 15 minutes depending on the complexity of the installation 3 3 Operation interface Router IP Address EMA Communication 192 168 2 101 Web 750W 11 54Kwh 12 Figure 17 Current Power Production Lifetime Production Reporting Inverters Router IP Address The LCD screen on the front of the ECU displays an IP address such as 192 168 2 101 if the connection to the router is successful the IP address will vary based on router supplier so check with the user manual for specifics If however the LED displays 60 190 131 228 the ECU router connection has not been successful in which case you ll need to check all of the cabling connections and reboot the ECU by removing the power cable for a few seconds and reconnecting EMA Communication A Web indicates that the ECU is communicating with the APsystems EMA via the Internet Web is an indication that there is a problem and the ECU is not communicating with the APsystems EMA Need to setup the security authority to offer Auto IP configuration Current Power Production What the solar array is producing currently in Watts Lifetime Production The lifetime power output of the system in kWh Reporting Inverters The number of inverters reporting into the ECU If the number is followed by an then the number of reporting inverters does not match the number of IDs that have been prog
9. APsystems ALTENERGY POWER x Installation User Manual APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Three phase Energy Communication Unit Rev 3 0 All Rights Reserv Table of Contents BNE OCLC NP en 2 Interface ExplanatiOn sistema akan 3 Intenace PN naa 3 OMS NINES ACC ees sce eee ies cece tse eee cee sent eee 3 RS232 Serial Pot ea KE ir ae edan aa 3 Me work Po cet nae chee rece eee A 4 MS Be a a AA 4 RS AN PN PN AA AA PN 4 Hardware Install atiOn seb ea 5 PMN SOM A an A Aa A AN AN 5 Selecting an Installation Location for the ECU naaa 5 Cable ae Oa na 7 Internet ConnetiOnken 2228 de nian NAN E EES 7 Connect the AC Power LIN oem alasan talent matiere 8 ECU Initialzation SegUen Cena aa aa maan Kana Minas an anakan 9 Stop 1 Power ONE a aa a 9 Step 2 ECU time ZONE Selingan mm as nie ie teens 11 Step 3 EMA MONI OTINS 28 A EREE E EE 11 Basic Operaatio aki books A Aa 12 Menu oU a oal na OOE sa Sa 12 Restore the factory set operation sana nl bak aan BAN Benoa iis 14 Trouble OOM ba tel a dues 14 Local Network Intertat ena doses anis drones sectesmssstespes sonores 15 Connecting to the ECU via the LAN ne un anna sen ena anna nana naaa aaa 15 Connecting Directly to the EGU La moms sn an en 15 HOME Ser Oma ai AN AN nan AS DAS A nas Sati 17 Resti DAS CR een ten ene hee ren Tee tray ee rete 18 Conrigura Oon Sere Seek dana nasa anal an nenen San NN Nabrak 18 Administration Sore East ikan nee enno
10. ECU and rotate the two 2 rail holders so that the holders are above the ECU 42mm AL a i olde 125mm 2 M3 Screw Figure 6 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 5 Hardware Installation e Attach the ECU to the mounting rail with machine screws 80mm 138mm Figure 7 2 Using Wall Mount When mounting the ECU to a wall make sure to select a cool dry indoor location e Depending on the wall surface you are mounting the ECU to use either two 2 8 drywall screws or wall anchors installed 130 mm apart The drywall screws and wall anchors are NOT included in the ECU kit e Align and slide the ECU onto the mounting screws PS 130mm Figure 8 Best Practice Install and connect the ECU to the Internet see below instructions while the rest of the array is being installed Doing so allows the ECU to automatically update its internal software while the rest of the physical installation is underway The ECU will then communicate with the inverters when the installation is complete and the array is energized APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 6 Hardware Installation Cable Connections Power Interface Network port EN SiS Res Figure 9 e Connect the power cable to the power i
11. U and Ka the other side is connected with the PC Then change the IP address and the network mask into 60 190 131 1 and 255 0 0 0 respectively APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 25 Remote ECU Management EMA The ECU has been design with remote connect functionality You can access this remote functionality through the APsystems Energy Monitoring amp Analysis EMA website using your installer login credentials Changes made remotely through the EMA do not take affect until the ECU s next reporting cycle The ECU must first be installed with verified Power Line Communication PLC and Internet connectivity The ECU remote functionality allows you to do the following e Set Time Zones e Manage Inverter IDs There are additional ECU functions available but the instructions are not outlined in this document If you need to access one of the following features please contact APsystems Technical Support e Change system parameters e Turn the inverters ON and OFF e Reset GFDI e Reset Power Settings NOTE This section of the documentation assumes you have a working knowledge of the APsystems EMA 1 Log onto your APsystems EMA account Your Customer List within the Installer Portal is displayed 2 Select the customer s ECU you want to manage and click on the pencil icon in the Change ECU Status column ges D Soenrga Lg n ma x v4 APsystems NSTALLER PORTAL ENERGY MONITORING
12. artnet ere tete remote 20 Remote ECU Management EMA oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooo 26 ECU Configuration amp CU Status Pase coco Wc bel eo an 27 Setting the ECU Time ZOME ocooo o ooo oooomomcsmswebekkesnsmekenasastanka 28 Managing Inverter IDs and Updating the Inverter ID List 28 Technical Data an bon A RN 30 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 1 Introduction The APsystems Communicator our state of the art Energy Communication Unit ECU is the information gateway for our microinverters The unit collects module performance data from each individual microinverter and transfers this information to an Internet database in real time reguiring only a single data and power cable Through the APsystems Monitor software the APsystems Communicator gives you precise analysis of each microinverter and module in your solar installation from any web connected device The APsystems Communicator s integrated http webserver offers the simplest and most flexible network integration of any data logger on the market The user friendly browser based interface lets you access your solar array in seconds Features e Collects individual module and microinverter statistics e Communicates in real time e Requires no additional wiring The APsystems Microinverter is used in utility interactive grid tied applications and is made up of three key elements e APsystems Microinverter e APsy
13. cally return to the default settings Troubleshooting Potential Problems and Solutions IP Address Problem If the IP address displayed on the ECU s LCD does not match the subnet on your internal network and shows 60 190 131 228 it means that it was unsuccessful in obtaining a DHCP IP address from your router e Check network connectivity to the router or other DHCP server You may need to contact your Internet Service Provider or refer to your router documentation for troubleshooting assistance LCD Displays Web The ECU could not connect to the APsystems website e Check network connectivity to the router You may need to contact your Internet Service Provider or refer to your router documentation for troubleshooting assistance LCD Display The number of installed units doesn t match the microinverter count This may indicate that the ECU is having difficulty communicating over the power lines It could also be caused by low light levels resulting in module voltage that is too low for the microinverter to power up 192 168 2 101 Web 750W 11 54kWh 12 Figure 23 e Plug the ECU into an electrical socket in a different location Keep it away from your router APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 14 Local Network Interface The ECU can be configured and its data reviewed by connecting a computer to the ECU via the Local Area Network LAN or by connecting directly to the
14. ge is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration Parameters GFDI Remote Control 404000099634 Normal O Figure 30 3 Place a check mark in the Clear GFDI column for those inverters that need to have GFDI cleared 4 Press Clear GFDI button at the bottom of the page APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 19 Local Network Interface Turning ON and OFF Inverters Individual or all of the inverters can be turned ON and OFF through the ECU 1 Select Configuration at the top of page 2 Select Remote Control The Remote Control page is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration Parameters GFDI Remote Control 404000099634 ae A 404900022078 LD P A Turn on all inverters Turn off all inverters Figure 31 If selecting individual inverters 3 Place a check mark in either Turn On or Turn Off column for those inverters that need to be turned on or off 4 Press Turn On Off at the bottom of the page If turning all of the inverters On or Off 3 Press either the Turn on all inverters or Turn off all inverters buttons at the bottom of the page Administration Screen For the user to set up the ECU parameters ID Management Initial Programming of the ECU with the Inverter IDs The Enter Inverter ID window field will be blank if you have not yet entered any of the inverter IDs 1 Select Admini
15. mote ECU Management EMA Setting the ECU Time Zone 1 Select the ECU SETTING tab The ECU Configuration page is displayed Time Zone Pull Down Field User Account ECU Configuration verte ECU ID 203000011 182 Time Zone US Pacific Send Figure 44 2 Using the Time Zone pull down field select the appropriate time zone 3 Press Send Managing Inverter IDs and Updating the Inverter ID List 1 Select the ECU SETTING tab 2 Select the Inverter Links tab The Inverter Links Configuration page is displayed Inverter Links bed nga out a va Da t 4APsystems INSTALLER PORTAL B D ENERGY MONITORING amp ANALYSIS CUSTOMER REGISTRATION Faa ECU Configuration Zone invertor Links ECU ID 203000006550 Time Zone Select Time Zone Sent Figure 45 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 28 Remote ECU Management EMA Operation Selection Add or Delete 64 D Settings Sign out b4 APsystems NS VALLER PORTAL ae a FAQ amp ENERGY MONITORING amp ANALYSIS CUSTOMER REGISTRATION C Car AB se Inverter ID Field Figure 46 Adding Complete List of Inverter IDs for a Newly Installed System There are three different approaches to add the inverter IDs Option 1 Manually input the inverter IDs 1 Select Add in Operation Selection 2 Enter all of the inverter IDs into the Inverter ID Field one per line 3 Press Sent Option 2 U
16. nterface on the bottom of the ECU e Connect the supplied LAN cable to the network port on the bottom of the ECU Internet Connection There are three different approaches to connecting the ECU to the Internet Option 1 Direct LAN cable connection 1 Make sure the LAN cable is connected to the network port on the bottom of the ECU 2 Connect the LAN cable into a spare port on the broadband router Tw ke al 4 Figure 10 Option 2 Wireless Connection Using a wifi extender 1 Make sure the LAN cable is connected to the network port on the bottom of the ECU 2 Connect the LAN cable into the wifi extender Y O EEFE o al 1 Figure 11 Option 3 Using a PLC bridge 1 Make sure the LAN cable is connected to the network port on the bottom of the ECU APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 7 Hardware Installation 2 Connect the LAN cable into the send unit of the PLC bridge 3 Connect a LAN cable from the receive unit of the PLC bridge into a spare port on the broadband router refer to bridge users manual for specific operating instructions Figure 12 NOTE 1 The ECU is NOT a wireless device and requires a wifi extender or bridge to make the connection to a wireless router D 2 A PLC bridge uses the power line to communicate and requires both a send and receive unit Connect the AC Power Line Make sure the power cable is correctly connected to the po
17. rammed into the ECU NOTE The inverter IDs must be programmed into the ECU for the ECU to recognize the inverters The ECU will NOT auto sense the inverters see ID Management pg 20 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 10 ECU Initialization Sequence Step 2 ECU time zone setting e Enter the IP address shown on the ECU LCD into the internet browser and then open the web page e Click Administration then Date Time Time zone In the corresponding box enter local date time time zone click Update after finished For details refer to time management on pg 24 Step 3 EMA Monitoring After ECU display Web contact APsystems technical staffs in your local area and they will setup an EMA account with User Name and Password then complete EMA management see pg 30 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 11 Basic Operation The APsystems ECU has one two line 40 character LCD display with alphanumeric Set the mode using a single button NOTE ECU functions as a gateway and monitors the microinverters that are connected to the PV modules Therefore the communication between inverters and ECU does not affect inverters performance even if ECU Ke drops inverters The power production data collected by ECU is for reference only please check the power meter for the real power production of the whole system Menu Structure You can access the ECU s menu by pressing
18. s ALTENERGY POWER Leadingthe Industry in Microinverter Technology oe ea Figure 26 Home Screen Select Home at the top of the page The Home Page is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration Number of Inverters oo oo 2 000 2 Figure 27 ECU ID This is a unigue number that identifies this specific ECU Lifetime Generation Amount of power this system has generated during its lifetime Last System Power Amount of power the system was generating during its last polling cycle Generation of Current Day Amount of power that has been generated during the most current day Last connection to Website The last time the ECU checked into the central APsystems EMA database APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 17 Local Network Interface Number of Inverters Number of inverters that have programmed into the ECU Last Number of Inverters Online Number of inverters that are checking in with the ECU Current Software Version Version of software firmware Database Size Amount of data currently being stored on the ECU Current Timezone Time zone that has been programmed into the ECU ECU Mac Address The computer machine address of the ECU Real time Data Screen To view the real time system operation data statistics for your solar array click Real Time Data from the ECU home screen to navigate to the real time da
19. s 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 30 WEEE for Europe Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached toa product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative conseguences for the environment and human health For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 31 Contact Information ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc Web www APsystems com APsystems Jiaxing China No 1 Yatai Road Nanhu District Jiaxing Zhejiang Tel 86 573 8398 6967 Mail info altenergy power com APsystems Shanghai China B403 No 188 Zhangyang Road Pudong Shangha Tel 86 021 3392 8205 Mail info altenergy power com APsystems Australia Suite 502 8 Help Street Chat
20. sing the Scanning Gun to scan the inverter IDs 1 Select Add in Operation Selection 2 Copy the scanned IDs into the Inverter ID Field one per line 3 Press Sent Option 3 Scan the inverter IDs by mobile phone 1 Log onto EMA App 2 Scan the inverter IDs Delete IDs from Inverter List 1 Select Delete in Operation Selection 2 Enter all of the inverters to be removed from the Inverter ID Field 3 Press Sent APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 29 Technical Data Model Three phase ECU 3 Version 3 Communication Interface Power Line Five core power line Ethernet 10 100M Auto sensing Auto negotiation USB interface Standard RS232 Standard Power Requirements AC Outlet 120V 280V or 230V 400V 50760 Hz Power Consumption 2 5 W Mechanical Data Dimensions WxHxD 182 mmx113 mmx42 mm 7 1 x4 4 x1 6 Weight 380 g 0 83lbs Ambient Temperature TN 40 C to 65 C Cooling Nature Convection No Fans Enclosure Environmental Rating Aa Al a Features IEC 60950 1 EN60950 1 IEC 60529 EN 60529 ANSI UL 60950 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 Compliance UL5OE FCC part 15 EN61000 6 1 EN61000 6 3 ICES 003 AS NZS 60950 1 GB T17799 Specifications subject to change without notice Please ensure you are using the most recent update found at www APsystems com This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condition
21. stems Energy Communication Unit ECU e APsystems Energy Monitor and Analysis EMA web based monitoring and analysis system sii Branch J box 2 PV Module c ta ESE GC u Neutral EMA Internet AC Distribution Panel APsystems Microinverter AC powerline APsystems ECU Ethernet Router APsystems EMA Figure 1 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 2 Interface Explanation Interface position All of the ECU interface as below from left to right are power connection port serial port network port USB interface and reset Power Interface RS232 Serial port Network port USB interface Reset seta jf f J HO Figure 2 Power Interface Power interface connects power through the power line Figure 3 RS232 Serial Port You can connect GPRS module to RS232 serial port select GPRS module to connect to the network on Network Connectivity page and communicate with the EMA to check the system data Figure 4 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 3 Interface Expalnation Network Port RJ45 Ethernet network port ECU allows user to communicate with EMA and log in ECU s local page set up the system and view the system data via Ethernet network port In the case of the absence of
22. stration at the top of the page 2 Select ID Management APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 20 The ID Management page is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000235 104000000237 Clear ID If manually input the inverter IDs 3 Enter each 12 digit inverter ID 4 Once all the ID have been entered press OK If using the Scanning Gun to scan the inverter IDs 3 Copy the scanned IDs into ID Management box 4 Press OK Adding Additional Inverter IDs If the number of inverter ID displayed on the page is less than the actual number of inverters installed 1 Select Administration at the top of the page 2 Select ID Management The ID Management page with the existing inverter IDs is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration ID Management Date Time Timezone Language Network Connectivity 104000000234 104000000235 104000000235 104000000237 104000000238 3 Scroll down to the end of the existing list 4 Enter the new ID 5 Press OK Local Network Interface Figure 32 Figure 33 APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 21 Local Network Interface Deleting an Existing Inverter ID If the number of inverter ID displayed on the page is more than the actual number of inverters installed
23. swood NSW 2067 Australia Tel 61 0 2 8034 6587 Mail info altenergy power com APsystems America 600 Ericksen Ave NE Suite 200 Seattle WA 98110 Tel 844 666 7035 Mail info apsamerica com APsystems Europe Cypresbaan 7 2908LT Capelle aan den Ijssel The Netherlands Tel 0031 10 2582670 Mail info altenergy power com APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 32
24. ta screen The Real Time Data screen is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration 404000099634 182 W 50 0 Hz 222 V 2014 10 15 12 48 47 404000099634 50 0 Hz 222 V 2014 10 15 12 48 47 43 C 0 404900022078 OM O 50 0 Hz 220 V 2014 10 15 12 48 47 Figure 28 48 SS 48 404900022078 A 144 W 50 0 Hz 220 V gg 2014 10 15 12 48 47 B 48 Configuration Screen The inverters are pre programmed with system parameters with factory setting but these parameters can be changed based on local grid and utility requirements WARNING Only certified APsystems Installation Technicians should be managing the system parameters Resetting these parameters incorrectly can severely affect system performance Contact APsystems Technical Support A BEFORE attempting to change the system parameters APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 18 Local Network Interface Managing System Parameters 1 Select Configuration at the top of page 2 Select Parameters The Parameters screen is displayed Home Real Time Data Configuration Administration Parameters GFDI Remote Control Figure 29 3 Make the parameter changes that are required 4 Press Save It will take a few minutes for the inverter parameter changes to be reflected in the list of inverters Clearing GFDI Faults 1 Select Configuration at the top of page 2 Select GFDI The GFDI pa
25. the wired network user can select optional WiFi Bridge wireless Internet Figure 5 USB Interface In the case of the absence of the wired network user can select optional WiFi Bridge wireless Internet USB interface only provides 5V DC power supply for the WiFi Bridge Reset Press the Reset button for three seconds or longer ECU will automatically return to the default settings NOTE The historical power generation won t be cleared D APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 4 Hardware Installation Preparation Make sure you have the following things taken care of before attempting to install the ECU e Three phase AC power line e A broadband Internet connection is available for your use e A broadband router with either a CAT5 Ethernet or wireless router is available for your use e A laptop with a web browser to view the APsystems EMA online monitoring application e A pre programmed Three phase ECU Selecting an Installation Location for the ECU e A location that is electrically as close to the array as is possible preferably a dedicated outlet installed directly to the solar system sub panel e The ECU is NOT rated for outdoor use so if installing outdoors near a junction box or breaker panel making sure that you enclose it in an appropriate weather proof NEMA electrical box 1 Using Electrical Mounting Din Rail e Loosen the two 2 M3 mounting screws on the back of the
26. wer interface on the bottom of the ECU Ko Ap PAN Eun n PS PSS IPA tate a a o Figure 13 N L3 L2 L1 PE APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 8 ECU Initialization Sequence Once power is supplied to the ECU it automatically steps through a series of initialization screens on its LCD display LCD Display p 6 4 APsystems Figure 14 Step 1 Power on ECU The following information will be displayed on LCD after ten seconds 1 Loading the software firmware Figure 15 2 Searching for the inverters Firmware Version Figure 16 Router IP Address A word about network communication protocols The ECU needs to have access to the router via an IP address The ECU will only search for and obtain a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP IP address during its powering up seguence For example the LCD screen on the front of the ECU displays an IP address such as 192 168 2 101 if the connection to the router is successful the IP address will vary based on router supplier so check with the user manual for specifics If however the LED displays 60 190 131 228 the ECU router connection has not been successful in which case you ll need to check all of the cabling connections and reboot the ECU by removing the power cable for a few seconds and reconnecting APsystems Three phase ECU 3 V3 Installation User Manual 9 ECU Initialization Sequence NOTE The complete

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