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1. 27 Figure 11 InGentifying LEDs anti pid 31 Figure 12 Breaker and SD 32 Figure 13 Non PV charge 32 Figure 14 Combiner Breaker box with single power switch sss 37 Figure 15 Combiner Breaker box accessing breakers sss 37 Figure 16 Charge Controller anna anna tentent aan 37 Figure 17 Single Battery and Double Battery 40 Figure 18 Accessing battery meter on Inverter essen erret tete tnte en tnnis 40 Figure 20 Battery reservoir plate sse tnter ttt tnnt ante 46 Figure 19 Automatic shut off battery filler sess tette 46 List of Tables Table 1 Approximate Run time iii vii Table 2 Summarizes each model of Solar Eclipse and its available outlets 19 Table 3 Inverter s display markers and descriptions sss 23 Table 4 Inverter symbol neanke 24 Table 5 Outlines Inverter Menu hierarchy sese tette 26 Table 6 Warning and Failures Codes marks a failure W marks a warning 28 Table 7 The battery life remaining at 15 50 and 75 42 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved References Anderson Power Products n d SB Connector Family SB Connector Family Sterling MA Const2. DC Solar Distribution 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 6 5 Frequently Asked Questions Q How do I know how much battery power I have left From the home screen on the Inverter down arrow 100 meter hit enter then arrow down to 150 Compact meters A B of Bati fia s te C 9 Error accuracy 2 58 zo Sdear D Current of charge discharge E Temperature of Battery D E Q Do the Inverter and the Charge Controller monitor the same battery characteristics No the Charge Controller monitors voltage while the Inverter monitors amps However the Inverter is plugged into a non PV source it will monitor volts Q What is the most efficient non PV charge The SB industrial Connector is the most efficient DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Maintenance DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved After this section will Know the responsibilities required to maintain the Solar Eclipse 7 1 Maintenance of the Solar Eclipse The Solar Eclipse requires relatively low maintenance however there are a few simple maintenance procedures that will ensure the longevity of the Solar Eclipse Trailer The L shaped locking pins need lubrication O Use super white multi purpose grease Tires O Maintain a tire pressure of 65psi PV
3. DC SOLAR DISTRIBUTION INC Solar Eclipse Mobile Solar Generators Technician Guide Solar Eclipse Mobile Solar Generators Technician Quick Guide DC SOLAR DISTRIBTION Inc 393 E Channel Rd Benicia CA 94510 Phone 925 459 5615 Fax 925 798 3682 The information described in this manual is distributed under license from DC SOLAR Distribution Inc Your license agreement specifies the permitted and prohibited uses of this manual Any unauthorized duplication or use of Solar Eclipse Mobile Solar Generators Technician Quick Guide in whole or in part in print or in any other use prohibited Every attempt has been made to make this document complete accurate and up to date Readers are cautioned however that DC SOLAR Distribution Inc is not responsible for damages caused by the reliance on the material presented in this manual including but not limited to omissions typographical errors arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material DC SOLAR Distribution Inc reserves right to make changes to this manual without notice and shall not be responsible for updating the user with such changes or additions The Solar Eclipse Mobile Solar Generators Technician Quick Guide is provided as courtesy as is without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied While the information in this manual has been carefully checked DC SOLAR Distribution cannot be responsible for errors and reserves the right
4. It is not recommended to use a power cord longer than 250 feet DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved inverter 2 SMA America LLC 2010 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved After this section you will understand Safety and the Inverter v Accessing the Menu and Submenus How to handle Errors and Failures v Accessing an External Charge 4 1 Overview The Inverter pulls DC current from the Battery Just as its name implies the Inverter inverts DC into AC Current This AC current is made accessible on the Spider Box 4 2 Display The display has two lines each with 16 characters The top line is the menu number and the menu name or the name of the parameter where applicable The lower line has a series of symbols indicating the status of the Inverter Figure 8 Figure 8 Display of the Inverter Table 3 Inverter s display markers and descriptions Marker Description Output Pwr Charging Pwr load Status Direction of energy flow and system status Displays if the Inverter parameters for grid operation or parameters for generator operation Device assignment Status of the external source Asterisk question mark or exclamation mark Relay 1 Status Relay 2 status Warning message Exclamation Mark DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Table 4 Inverter symbo
5. Male plug can be found on the front of the inverter The Inverter should be turned on before plugging into wall socket DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved Job Box DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved After this section you will Know where important paperwork can be found Identify equipment found in the Job Box Be able to read and understand the display on the Charge Controller 5 1 Important Material Found in Job Box Key The key locks the Job Box and protects all of its contents do not lock the Job Box when the Solar Eclipse is in use Leave the Job Box door open for ventilation Registration A laminated copy of the registration can be found in the Job Box o The Department of Motor Vehicles DMV requires that all vehicles carry its gt registration on board The registration identifies the vehicle identification number VIN and the license plate number Quick Start Instructions Also found in the Job Box are the Basic operating instructions of the Solar Eclipse Also found in Chl 5 2 Combiner Breaker The Combiner Breaker Box is located on the upper left side of the Job Box Inside are 6 breakers Breakers 1 2 manage the left row of PV panels O Breakers 3 4 manage the right row of PV panels O Breakers 5 6 power the Charge Controller The breaker box will have a main power switch o
6. breaker It serves as two critical functions for the Inverter it maintains parameters designed specifically for the Solar Eclipse and it archives crucial data Figure 12 Figure 12 Breaker and SD card The SB card saves all disruptions allowing technicians to monitor problems with the unit Therefore the SD CARD should never be removed unless authorized by DC Solar Distribution 4 8 Non PV Charge 2 0 SB Industrial Connector The SB Industrial Connector is located under the front right side of the inverter It is a 350 amp 600 volts This industrial connector is used for supplemental or addition battery charge Figure 13 Male Plug Male 15a plug SB Industrial Connector The Male Edison plug is located under the front right side of the Inverter next to the SB Industrial Connector The 120 v 15 Amp Male Wall Plug enables the Inverter to plug into any standard Edison Female outlet Figure 13 charge 3 Anderson Power Products DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 4 9 Frequently Asked Questions Q Can I remove the SD card Never remove SD Removal of SD could harm the integrity of device Only qualified technicians are allowed to remove Q The SD card has been removed and is missing what do I do Contact DC Solar Distribution Immediately 925 459 5615 What if I flipped down the breaker but forgot t
7. 2012 All Rights Reserved Spider Box Construction Electrical Products DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved This section will inform you how to v Safely Use the Spider Box Understand Components Test Procedures Outlets The Spider Box is equipped with different types of outlets Table 2 Summarizes each model of Solar Eclipse and its available outlets Outlets bl XC10 20A 20A Edison 000 EE 20A Twist Lock E E 1 30A Twist 30A Twist Lock p 120 240 50 Amp Hubbell Twist 1 3 2 GFCI Circuits GFCI Circuits Each outlet on the spider box as a GFCI Circuit associated to it Figure 5 GFCI Circuit modules are designed to 7 protect against ground faults However they are not designed to protect against overloads or short circuits A The GECI Circuit module does not eliminate the hazard of shock however it does limit the duration of the shock to a period Figure 5 GFCI Circuit that is considered safe for a normally healthy Model on the left and person Use caution when in contact the outlet on the right DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved Test Procedure There are two buttons associated with each GFCI Circuit module labeled test and reset The green LED light indicator is associated with the test and the red LED indicator is associated with the reset Figure
8. 6 Figure 6 identifies the reset and test on the GFCI Circuit module Both red and green indicators must be visible to ensure safe use of the outlet Every outlet on the Spider Box have both a test and reset with LED indicators on the Spider Box Tripping the GFCI Circuit Modules If GFCI Circuit modules trips First attempt to reset it by following the test procedure If after resetting a GFCI Circuit modules and it trips again immediately the fault is still present Unplug all equipment plugged into the Spider Box Then reset every GFCI Circuit Modules on the Spider Box Reconnect the each plug into outlet one at a time the GFCI Circuit module will trip when the faulted load is reconnected 3 3 Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker The circuit breaker is located on the rear of the Spider Box and is covered Lift the cover to expose Figure 7 The circuits should remain in the on Figure 7 Circuit Breaker and n position Its cover Tripping the Circuit Breaker An overload or short circuit will cause the Circuit Breaker to trip Once the fault is corrected or removed the circuit breaker can be reset by switching the breakers in the OFF position and then to the ON position DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions Q How do I verify power on the Spider Box Check the GFCI buttons and perform the test procedures if necessa
9. bottom of job box is free of debris to allow drainage Q I lost the key what do I do Contact DC Solar Distribution for a replacement 925 459 5615 Q I lost the registration what do I do Contact DC Solar Distribution for a replacement 925 459 5615 Q I lost the Quick Start Instructions and now I don t know how to turn it on Section 1 of this manual has the Quick Start Instructions You can also contact DC Solar Distribution for replacement 925 459 5615 Q How do I adjust the charge controller Do not make adjustments to the Charge Controller They are delivered to the customer preset Any adjustments could cause malfunctions of the equipment Do all six breakers need to be in the position Yes DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved DC Solar Distribution 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved After this section you will Be able to identify the battery Understand the battery status on the Inverter and Charge Controller 6 1 Battery Overview The 48v Flood Lead Acid FLA battery is located towards the rear of the Solar Eclipse Depending on the model the Solar Eclipse can be equipped with one or two batteries Figure 17 Figure 17 Single Battery and Double Battery 6 2 Battery Metering on the Inverter Accessing Meters From the home screen down arrow to 100 meter hit enter then arrow down
10. by the user refer to page 25 The intent of an equalization charge is to bring all battery cells to an equal voltage by a deliberate overcharge The goal is to return each battery cell to its optimum condition through a series of voltage controlled chemical reactions inside the batteries The main function of a charge controller or regulator is to protect your battery from overcharge and block a reverse current If a non self regulating solar array is connected to lead acid batteries with no overcharge protection the life of your batteries will be compromised 7 MidNite Solar Inc 2010 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved Simple controllers contain a transistor that shunt the PV charging circuit terminating the charge at a pre set high voltage and once a pre set reconnect is reached opens the shunt allowing charging to resume 6 4 Non PV Battery Charge At the battery can be charged from additional sourcesAs mentioned in section 4 8 the battery can be charged by the SB Industrial Connector and the Male Wall Connector To use an external non PV charge the Inverter breaker needs to be in the ON position and the display must be in the standby mode Table 7 The battery life remaining at 1596 5096 and 7596 and the amount of time it takes using each external charge method Battery life Remaining Time to in hrs SB Male wall plug 1596 4 5 14 9 5090 2 7 8 8 7590 1 3 4 4
11. on Spider Box At the locked Job box door should already be open for cooling 2 On the left Open Gray Breaker box from bottom upwards 3 Next FLIPDOWN breakers 1 6 4 right Visually verify LED display on Charge Controller is now off 5 Close door to Job Box At the Inverter 6 Lift plastic protective covering from bottom upwards to access the breaker 7 Press and hold ENTER VIA Hold until display bar descends 8 Inverter display reads sme start INU hold ENTER gt 9 Flip DOWN black breaker labeled DC Disconnect 10 Wait a moment and verify display turns off 11 Replace plastic protective covering Cleaning and General Maintenance Keep panels free of dust and dirt for optimal usage Use ONLY WATER soft bristle brush towel and squeegee for cleaning NEVER USE any soaps or chemicals and NEVER power wash this will DAMAGE the solar panels and will void the warranties DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved 2 LA 2 ti YEE A Litt ASA 7 22 2795 P M 2 7 pg 22222 2 4 22 ZF 22 bjs 777 AAA o 7 2 44 Photovoltaic PV Solar Panels DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved After this section you will Y Recognize safety measures while transporting or shipping the Solar Eclipse Understand optimal Positioning of t
12. the number of the event and the corresponding 001 19 08 2009 short text Figure 9 Silent Figure 9 Display of events Display of Warning and Failures The Inverter can display a list of errors and Hal 11 55 81 L warnings The running number quantity of F268 Warning the errors is on the upper line the time and date display changes in 2 second intervals GGI 10 05 C On the lower line is the number of the error Bat UtgHi and the corresponding error short text on the right on the upper line indicates when Figure 10 Display of warning and the warning and or error occurred A C failures the right on the upper line indicates when the warning or the error was confirmed or cleared Figure 10 Direct Access to the Error List As a shortcut press ESC and the arrow up button simultaneously to go directly to the error list 420 Failure History DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Failure Confirmation If there is a disturbance or failure the Inverter goes into standby Proceed as follows to confirm a failure 1 Remove the cause 2 Confirm failure with lt ENTER gt 3 Start the Inverter again Display Code of Warning and Failures In the event of a failure and provided it is recorded is displayed for a failure that has occurred and C is displayed for a failure that has stopped Each failure and each event have a unique three digit display number th
13. to change the specifications without notice The use of any information found in this manual will be entirely at the user s risk This manual is Copyright O 2012 DC SOLAR Distribution Inc Solar Eclipse is a registered trademark DC SOLAR SOLUTIONS MFG Inc Inverter 5048U is a registered trademark of SMA America LLC Midnite Solar Charge Controller charge controller a registered trademark of Midnite Solar MNPV3 amp MNPV6 are registered trademarks of Midnite Solar Phono Solar is a trademark of Phono Solar Technology Ltd All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective holders Manual version 1 0 Corresponds to DC Solar Distribution version 1 0 February 2012 Printed in the U S A Specifications by Model MODEL Dimensions PV Panels AC output AC Input Battery DC Input Non PV Charge XC5 XC10 SCT20 Transport 12 L X 9 W X 22 LX 8 W X 7 6 H 22 L X 8 W X 7 6 H Deployed 7 6 H 12 L X 22 LX 12 6 W X 22 L X 12 6 W X 6 6 H 11 W X 6 6 H 6 6 H GVWR 3 400 16 5 200 lbs 8 400 16 Hitch Pintle Pintle Pintle Total Input Watts 1 600W 2 400W 2 400W Movement Manual Manual Manual Nominal AC voltage 120V 120V 120V Nominal frequency 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz Continuous AC output at 77 5000w 4000w 5000w 4000w 5000w 4000w F 113 F 25 C 45 C AC output power at 25 C 6500W 8400W 6500W 8400W 13000W 16800W 77 F for 30 min 1min 3s 11000W 11000W 22000W Nominal AC curren
14. 41 gir ul 41 Equalize RR RR RR aaa 41 6 4 Non PV Battery Charge 42 6 5 Frequently Asked Questions 43 7 1 Maintenance of the Solar Eclipse 45 Wei fer 45 PV Panels 45 Spider BOK RR C OO PR 45 INVELTEr nennen nnn nnne nnn sse 45 JOD DOX 46 BANET mea 46 7 2 Frequently Asked Questions 47 List OT Figures sri anton amanta etala ex aO tan aan NAR RN ate nt 48 LIST OT PER ME 48 References i 49 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 DS Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved General Operations Quick Starting the Solar Eclipse DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Right 1 1 Quick Starting the Solar Eclipse Getting Started Park the Solar Eclipse M in an open area free from shade the hitch should point East and West for optimum performance Deploying Solar Panels 1 Identify the spring locking L shaped pins at each end of the PV panels and pull out on the handle 274 Rotate the PV panel to desired angle Note DC Solar recommends this is carried out by two adults 3 Secure the PV panels after rotation by turning the spring locking L shaped pins and locking it into place Identifying the Equipment Stan
15. Display Code of Warning and Failures 28 Handling Pending Failures during the Booting Procedure 30 4 5 Red amp Green 0 31 Green ED ai 31 Red LED eee nana 31 4 6 Keypad RR iii tt 31 4 7 Breaker and SD 32 e 32 DC Solar Distribution 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved 4 8 Non PV Charge 32 2 0 SB Industrial Connector 32 Male PIUQ nnn 32 4 9 Frequently Asked Questions 33 5 1 Important Material Found in Job 36 A 36 Registration eee eee eee 36 Quick Start INSU el OS aid aaa 36 5 2 Combiner Breaker 36 5 3 Charge Controller Overview 37 5 4 Frequently Asked Questions 38 6 1 Battery eee 40 90127 act daia natatie til 40 6 2 Battery Metering on the Inverter 40 ACOCBSSIHO MOIBES Lui 40 6 3 Battery Charge Stages and Meanings on the Charge Controller MEET 41 Bulk MPPT ii 41 ADSOMD asc
16. Panels Keep panels free of dust and dirt for optimal use O Clean with ONLY WATER soft bristle brush towel and squeegee for cleaning NEVER USE any soaps or chemicals and NEVER power wash this will DAMAGE the solar panels and will void the warranties Spider Box There isn t any routine maintenance for the Spider Box However it is important to be aware of the status of the GFCI light indicators See Section 3 for Spider Box Inverter Firmware update O DC Solar Distribution will contact the user when updates are needed Plastic cover If there are any rips or cracks on the plastic cover contact DC Solar immediately for replacement 925 459 5615 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved Job box Ventilation o The Job Box must remain open while in operation for ventilation Water drainage O Inthe bottom of Job Box keep the drainage hole clear Battery There are 24 water reservoirs on each battery After a full charge O Each of reservoirs should be filled with distilled water 1 4 inch over the battery plate Figure 19 amp Figure 20 Figure 19 Battery Figure 20 reservoir plate Automatic shut off battery filler 8 Hawker 2012 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 7 2 Frequently Asked Questions Can I power wash the PV Panels on low and be really careful Power washing of any kind is not allowed a
17. at is created according to the parameter measuring value assignment The events and failures have the identical numerical range 1xx INV Inverter 2XX BAT Battery 3xx EXT Extern 4xx GEN Generator 5xx GRD Grid 6xx RLY Relay 7xx SYS System 8xx AUX external devices and components 00000000 Table 6 Warning and Failures Codes F marks a failure W marks a warning Display 3 Transformer over temperature Over temperature on heat sink AC current limit short circuit control active for too long Inverter overvoltage Derating due to temperature heat sink or transformer Inverter under voltage Voltage on output AC1 Measuring range of battery voltage exceeded Battery over temperature Battery excess voltage Battery excess voltage Battery overvoltage warning F117 W137 Low battery temperature warning High battery temperature warning Warning SOH lt 70 EM MEX NES NOSE NO o CO DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved W327 W347 F702 F703 F704 W705 F706 F710 W713 F716 F720 F721 W722 W723 F731 F732 W738 F739 F743 W753 F754 W755 W756 W757 W758 W782 W804 F806 W807 W808 EN gt Br MES E DL n D L B DB B E ID L BN BE DL BM SEEN SS Relay Protection External voltage failure Grid generator disconnecti
18. ding at the Solar Eclipse M s hitch Spider Box with outlets On trailer flatbed Locked Job Box Left side can be identified by the key lock the Inverter Right side has keypad with plastic covering and the Battery located on the rear of the trailer Turning On At the outlet Spider Box 1 Remove any equipment plugged into the outlets on Spider Box At the Inverter 2 Lift plastic protective covering from bottom upwards to access breaker 3 FLIP UP black breaker labeled DC Disconnect 4 Wait until display reads stibev Start IHU hold lt ENTER gt 5 Press and hold ENTER SEI Hold until display bar descends 6 Replace plastic protective covering At the outlet Spider Box 7 Verify both GREEN amp RED LED lights are on next to each outlet At the locked Job Box 8 Unlock and open door Identify the two different types of equipment found inside Left Gray Breaker box Right Charge Controller Black with LED screen 9 On the left Open Gray Breaker box from bottom upwards DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 10 FLIP UP breakers 1 6 11 On the right Visually verify LED display on meter 15 now on 12 Leave the door to the Job box OPEN for cooling while in use You are now ready to plug your equipment into outlets on the Spider Box Shutting Down At the outlet Spider Box 1 Remove any equipment plugged into the outlets
19. equest reason Start The generator has been requested by the operator manually setting the generator request in the Inverter from Auto to Start The generator is then no longer automatically controlled or switched off by the Inverter DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Request reason Time The generator was started for one hour using the Run1h setting in the Inverter Once this time has passed the Inverter automatically switches off the generator Display for relays solid circle the relay is activated empty circle the relay is deactivated Warning message is displayed at position H This symbol blinks until you have confirmed the warning or the error in the 410 Failures Current or 420 Failure History DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 4 3 Menu Structure Table 5 Outlines Inverter menu hierarchy Home Screen 110 Inverter Meters 1118 Inverter Total Meters 100 METERS 1128 Inverter Device Meters 1208 Battery Meters 1308 External Meters 1318 Total Meters 1328 Grid State 1338 Generator State 1348 Device Meters 1408 Charge Controller REC 1508 Compact Meters Not Applicable 2008 SETTINGS k 2108 Inverter Settings 2208 Battery Settings 2218 Battery Property 2228 Battery Charge Mode 2238 Battery Protection 2248 Battery Silent Mode 2258 Battery Current Se
20. ger 1 No communication with Inverter Charger 1 for more than 24 h Pole of battery connection is reversed or short circuit on the Inverter Charger 2 Battery overvoltage Inverter Charger 2 Overvoltage PV generator Inverter Charger 2 No PV voltage or short circuit on Inverter Charger 2 1 Sensor error or under temperature on Inverter Charger 2 No communication with Inverter Charger 2 for more than 24 h Pole of battery connection is reversed or short circuit on the Inverter Charger 3 Battery overvoltage Inverter Charger 3 Overvoltage PV generator Inverter Charger 3 No PV voltage or short circuit on Inverter Charger 3 Sensor error or under temperature on Inverter Charger 3 Over temperature Inverter Charger 3 No communication with Inverter Charger 3 for more than 24 Pole of battery connection is reversed or short circuit on the Inverter Charger 4 Battery overvoltage Inverter Charger 4 Overvoltage PV generator Inverter Charger 4 No PV voltage or short circuit on Inverter Charger Sensor error or under temperature on Inverter Charger Over temperature Inverter Charger 4 No communication with Inverter Charger 4 for more than 24 h Fault at the external measuring point of the Multicluster Box Handling Pending Failures during the Booting Procedure During the booting procedure all pending failures are generally confirmed without an entry being made in the history This way after the booting procedure failure that is still pending
21. he Solar Eclipse Safely deploy the PV panels 2 1 Trailer Overview There are two rows of PV panels on the Solar Eclipse Each row consists of five panels Transporting Anytime the Solar Eclipse is Figure 1 Vertical position of the PV towed or shipped the PV panels for transporting panels need to be in the upright vertical position for safe transportation Figure 1 When towing the Solar Eclipse O First secure the pintle ball hitch O Then attach the 7 way connector the two safety chains and brake cable to the main vehicle Figure 2 Trailer Jack Safety Chain Brake Cable Pintle Ball Hitch Figure 2 Identifying equipment on hitch DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Parking Positioning the Solar Eclipse Park the Solar Eclipse in an open area free from shade Remember to park it in a location that has adequate clearance to deploy the panels A Anytime the Solar Eclipse is not in motion place a block or wedge under the tires to prevent the Solar Eclipse from rolling A For the best results point the Solar Eclipse s hitch toward East or e West However environmental constraints may require the hitch to be pointed South or North Avoid any shading on the PV panels 2 2 Positioning the PV Panels To safely deploy the PV panels DC Solar Distribution recommends two A adults deploy each row of panels one near the hitch and the o
22. i Table 1 Approximate Run time vii 1 1 Quick Starting the Solar Eclipse 11 2 UE m 14 14 T m TET 14 Parking Positioning the Solar Eclipse 15 2 2 Positioning the PV Panels 15 Deployment of PV 15 2 3 Frequently Asked Questions 17 safire 19 19 3 2 GFCI Circuis aa a rine ice os za i c rdc aic 19 ctuegejdicc 19 TeStEPFOCEGUTE iaia 20 Tripping the GFCI Circuit Modules 20 3 3 Circuit Breaker ica 20 Circuit Breaker i 20 Tripping the Circuit 20 3 4 Frequently Asked Questions 21 NEC III icona 23 4 2 DISDIAV 23 4 3 Menu Structure 26 4 4 Events Warnings amp Failures 27 Display of Events eee 27 Display of Warning and Failures 27 Failure Confirmation eee eee 28
23. l meaning Symbol Meaning V x o Nominal power Nominal load exceeded Direction of energy flow between grid generator side battery and load side Generator grid side is on UJ CU et et D lt Load side loads Sunny Boys Power pole The inverter is working with grid limits The Inverter is working with generator limits The Inverter is configured as master Status of the external source Voltage and frequency of the generator grid are within set limits Status of the external source Voltage and frequency of the generator grid are not within set limits In this case the Inverter does not connect the generator to the off grid power system Status of the external source is displayed at position E The maximum admissible generator reverse power was exceeded the Inverter has disconnected the generator from the off grid power system Request reason Battery The generator has been requested as a result of the battery charge level Request reason Cycle The generator was requested via the generator operation s time dependent repetition cycle parameter 235 17 This symbol can only be shown in Multicluster operation Request reason External The generator was requested via the extension cluster This request can only take place in multicluster operation Request reason Load The generator has been requested as a result of the load dependent generator request R
24. n the front of the breaker box as in figure 14 The power should be manage from the large red switch on front of the box Figure 14 MidNite Solar Inc 2010 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved However in some cases the breaker box may not have the main power switch located on the front If this is the case then the breakers will need to be turned on individually To expose the breakers O Liftupon the cover from the bottom The cover is able to be held open on its own Figure 15 The breaker box found in the job has to be in on position flipped up when the Solar Eclipse is in use Figure 14 Combiner Breaker box with single power switch Figure Combiner Breaker box accessing breakers 5 3 Charge Controller Overview The Charge controller doesn t require any programming It is delivered already configured for optimal use Figure 16 The Charge Controller blocks reverse current and to protect the battery from overcharge which in turn lengthens the life of the battery Figure 16 Charge Controller DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 5 4 Frequently Asked Questions Q Why do I need to leave the door open The door to the job box must be left open during operation to prevent the Charge Controller from overheating Q Some rain got in the Job Box what should I do Make sure the drainage hole at the
25. nd will void any warranties NEVER POWER WASH Q What kind of cleaning products can I use to clean the PV panels Never use any kind of chemical or soaps on PV Panels Use Water only Q The PV panels still look dirty after I washed them with water what can I do to clean them better Rewash the PV panels with water using only towels soft bristle brushes or squeegees never power wash DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved List of Figures Figure 1 Identifying equipment on hitch essent tenete tenente tenens 14 Figure 2 Vertical position of the PV panels for 14 Figure 3 The four locations of the spring loaded locking 15 Figure 4 explains how to adjust the angle of the PV 5 16 Figure 5 GFCI Circuit Model on the left and the outlet on the 19 Figure 6 identifies the reset and test on the GFCI Circuit module 20 Figure 7 Circuit Breaker and COVEI ceased meris tete eh Putent at a esed ai a te ia 20 Figure 8 Display of the Inverter aie 23 Figure 9 Display events epopee cationi tea RISE Ie III USC NIU 27 Figure 10 Display of warning and
26. nication of the master is interrupted Internal CAN communication of the master is interrupted Invalid system time Communication with Multicluster Box interrupted Battery Preservation Mode 1 LBM Battery Preservation Mode 2 LBM Battery Preservation Mode 3 LBM No output voltage measured from the main cluster Failure of the grid monitoring 4 Plausibility check of the contactors in a Multicluster Box has failed Grid operation not possible Generator operation not possible Multicluster Box settings do not correspond to the software settings No valid grid voltage with the requested grid operation Fault in contactor Q4 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved F809 818 W857 W864 W867 W871 W872 W873 W874 W875 W876 W877 W881 W882 W883 W884 W885 W886 W887 F890 PRP PP NPP RP Fault in contactor 10 load shedding Error in 15 V supply of the Multicluster Box Error in 24 V supply of the Multicluster Box Fault in contactor Q5 Fault in contactor Q7 A phase is missing Multicluster Box goes into Failure status Pole of battery connection is reversed or short circuit on the Sunny Battery overvoltage Inverter Charger Overvoltage PV generator Inverter Charger No PV voltage or short circuit on Inverter Charger 1 Sensor error or under temperature on Inverter Charger 1 Over temperature Inverter Char
27. nsor 2268 BMS Mode 2308 External Settings 1 2318 Ex General 2328 Grid Control 2338 Grid Start an 2348 Generator Control 2408 Relay Settings 2358 C Sari 2368 Control 2508 System Settings 2378 CHP Star b 2418 Relay General 2428 Relay Load 3004 DIAGNOSIS P 310 Inverter Diognosis 320 Battery Diognosis 1 Pen 311 Total System Diagnosis 3308 External Diagnosis 3128 Device Dinoncais 4008 FAILURE EVENT 4104 Failures Current 420 Failures History 4308 Event History ERO 331 Grid Diagnosis 5004 OPERATION 5108 Operation Inverter 3328 Generator Diagnosis 5208 Operation Battery 340 Operation Generator 550 Operation MMC 560 Operation Grid 6008 DIRECT ACCESS Select Select Number DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved 4 4 Events Warnings amp Failures In general the Inverter distinguishes between events and errors O Events describe state changes or transient states e g generator connection O Failures describe states that are not permitted or are only permitted up to a certain rate This includes warnings failures and errors A user interaction is generally required Display of Events The Inverter can display a list of events The running count of the events is on the upper Gol 11 55 01 line the date and time display changes in 2 E108 second intervals on the lower line are
28. o Press and Hold Enter step 7 on the Shutting Down on the Quick Start Guide This is a safety measure for the device always power down properly before shutting off the Inverter s breaker Q The Inverter screen is blank what do I do Check breaker to verity it is flipped upward in the on position Press Enter on the Keypad The display goes into sleep mode Verify that battery is plugged in the Inverter If the battery may have dropped below 1596 Shut off breaker on inverter by flipping down Then wait 15 minutes and retry powering on procedures You may need to do this twice 0000 Q The Inverter screen asked me for a password what s the password for the inverter Password protected portions of the Inverter are for DC Solar Distribution technicians use only Contact DC Solar Distribution for assistance 925 459 5615 Q The display has a flashing exclamation point what does this mean An error or warning has occurred How do I find the error code Go to menu 400 Events hit enter then to Bani ii rvmni c 410 failures current hit enter this will DoD immedi display current error DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Q How do I know how much power I am drawing From the home screen down arrow to 100 meter hit enter then arrow down to 150 Compact meters Q Can I need to plug this system into a wall socket 15 amp
29. on DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Figure 4 explains how to adjust the angle of the PV panels Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 2 3 Frequently Asked Questions Q Do I need to change the angle of my PV panels throughout the day There are many factors that contribute to orientation of the PV Panels As a general rule be aware of any shading on the PV panels throughout the day and make any necessary adjustments Optimal use of PV panels occurs when the Solar Eclipse s hitch is pointed East or West Therefore adjustment of the PV panels may not be necessary Q e 4 y 7 However if the Solar Eclipse s is pointed North and South 5 adjustment to the angle of the PV panels may be necessary to reach efficiency Q The PV Panels look dirty are they still able to charge Dust or dirt on the panels reduces the amount of solar arrays needed to produce electricity therefore it is recommended that the panels are free of any surface dirt or dust Can I tow the Solar Eclipse with PV Panels deployed No Do not attempt to tow Solar Eclipse with panels deployed Q The PV panels are deployed is my battery charging even though I haven t turned any on the equipment No The PV panels will only charge the battery when all breakers 1 6 on the Combiner Breaker box located in the Job Box are all flipped up into the ON position DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright
30. on due to insufficient external voltage Grid generator disconnection due to excessive external voltage Grid generator disconnection due to insufficient external frequency Grid generator disconnection due to excessive external frequency Grid generator disconnection due to anti islanding Disconnection from grid generator due to violation of voltage limits redundant measurement Grid generator disconnection due to voltage rise protection Disconnection from the external source because the elation of the external voltage to the battery voltage is too high Disconnection from external source due to excessive load Disconnection from external source due to external short circuit Reverse power protection generator Grid reverse current prohibited quick grid disconnection Transfer relay does not open DSP reset Timeout during a task Invalid DSP calibration DSP watchdog has been triggered Watchdog meter has expired watchdog triggered several times in succession Auto start meter has expired several auto starts in succession Watchdog has been triggered Measuring range of battery voltage exceeded Short circuit or cable break on transformer temperature sensor Short circuit or cable break on heat sink temperature sensor Short circuit battery temperature sensor Cable break on battery temperature sensor Error in the cluster configuration Error in the address assignation of the cluster devices Synchronization not successful Internal commu
31. ruction Electrical Products n d CEP 6506GU 6506G CEP 6506GU 6506G Temporary branch power distribution unit Hawker 2012 Flood Lead Acid Battery Ooltewah TN Solar Inc 2010 MidNite Solar s Classic charge controller User s Manual MidNite Solar s Classic charge controller User s Manual SMA America LLC 2010 The Sunny Island 5048U The Sunny Island 5048U Off Grid Inverter Denver Co DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved
32. ry Verify that the Inverter is powered on Check the breakers on the Spider Box located on back of the Spider Box O Verify equipment you are attempting to power is functioning by testing it on another power source Q One outlet in the Spider Box doesn t work Check the GFCI reset buttons next to the outlet The Green LED is ON but the Red LED is OFF and the outlet is still working on the Spider Box is it ok to continue use STOP The RED LED is an indicator to identify when the outlet is GFCI O protected Therefore if the GREEN LED is on but the RED LED is off the outlet is not protected Continued use can result in injury Contact DC Solar Distribution Immediately 925 459 5615 Q How do I reset a single outlet on the Spider Box Press the Green test button and then press the Red reset button Q I forgot to unplug my equipment from the outlets before shutting down the Inverter is that a problem This should not affect Inverter negatively but it is recommended to remove your equipment before to shutting down the Inverter Q It is raining and I have my equipment plugged into the Spider Box what do I do The sockets are protected from water by the GFCI Turn off equipment and following shut down procedures from the Quick Start Instructions found in Section 1 of this manual and also found in the Job Box on the Solar Eclipse Q What s the length of power cord can I use before losing current
33. t Max 41 7A 180A for 41 7A 180A for for 41 7A 180A for for Ac current peak for 60ms 60ms 60ms THD output voltage power factor lt 3 1 to 1 lt 3 1 to 1 lt 3 1 to 1 Input voltage 120V 120V ili Input frequency 60Hz 60Hz is Maximum AC input current 14A 14A d Battery voltage 48V 48V 2x 48V Maximum battery charging 120A 100A 2x 120A 100A current Continuous charging current Battery Type FLA FLA FLA Battery Capacity 400 Ah DC 510 Ah DC 1 020 Ah DC 200 Ah AC 205 Ah AC 510 Ah AC 120V Male Battery remaining 96 15 50 75 SB Connector Battery remaining 96 15 50 75 14 9 8 8 4 4 hrs 4 5 2 7 1 3hrs Standard Features on All Models Ruggedly mobile with polyurethane coated steel frame 00000000000 0 Designed for on and off road conditions Motion shock absorbers for solar panel safety in movement Deep cell industrial batteries with extended life and center mounted for stability in transit Capable of being setup by a single adult and generating renewable energy in under 5 minutes No special permits or licenses required to operate or be towed in transit Flush mounted exterior outlets and breakers with backup generator and shore power options Custom designed for rapid deployment and minimum maintenance Manufactured with high efficiency polycrystalline solar modules Utilizes pure sine wave outdoor rated inverters and equipment lockers 100 UL Approved components with 10 year product warranty Designed and man
34. ther at the rear There are two L shaped spring loaded pins per row of PV panels and four in total on the Solar Eclipse Figure 3 Locate the shaped spring loaded locking pin The locking pins allow the PV panels to change positions There is one position for transportation and storage as there are three positions for deployment Figure 3 The four locations of the spring loaded locking pins Deployment of PV Panels Pull out on the L pins on each end of the row of panels adjust panel to desired angle then turn L to lock panel into position on both sides of the PV DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 Rights Reserved panel Figure 4 Repeat this for both of the PV rows of panels Adjust the angle of the PV panels and confirm they are free from any shading If shading is present readjust panels until they are free of shade Shade will decrease the PV arrays absorbed by the panels thus reducing efficiency In general if the Solar Eclipse is parked with the hitch pointed East and West the panels can be deployed flat If no shading occurs the panels are able to remain flat However if the Solar Eclipse s hitch is pointed South and North then adjustment of the PV panels may be necessary throughout the day Watch your head Be aware of your a surroundings The PV panels hang low The corners on PV Panels are marked with caution tape for your protecti
35. to 150 Compact meters Meter name B of Battery Error accuracy Ball FELIS 5 Current of charge or discharge 5 58 28 Acer Temperature of Battery Figure 18 Accessing battery meter on Inverter gt Hawker 2012 SMA America LLC 2010 DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 6 3 Battery Charge Stages and Meanings on the Charge Controller Bulk MPPT This stage of the Charge Controller means that the Charge Controller will be putting out as much current as it can trying to charge the batteries to the absorb voltage set point This is also known as constant current mode Absorb This stage means that the Charge Controller will maintain the absorb set point voltage until the batteries are charged or it reach Float stage At this stage the Charge Controller is not putting out maximum current as that would increase the battery voltage over the Absorb set point This is also referred to as constant voltage mode The absorb time is proportional to the bulk time i e the time bulk takes to reach the absorb voltage The battery it s considered full at the end of the absorb charge cycle Float A Float cycle follows after the Absorb cycle is completed Float is displayed on the screen Battery voltage is held at the float voltage set point float time can be changed by the user Equalize Equalization function has to be enabled
36. ufactured in the United States of America Solar Eclipse KEYPAD Job Box 123466 Spider Box OUTLETS Solar Eclipse Charge Controller Breaker Box Table 1 Approximate Run time Full Sun Daytime Nighttime Average Usable Work Days Use Use Draw This is intended to serve as a guide to illustrate the Hours Hours Hours Amps By Model approximate run time End Users may expect before complete depletion of the Battery 15 occurs and recharging of the _ XC10 STCO 2XSCT20 unit is required 17 gt 34 7 3 5 6 9 To 2 7 ES le 17 The green cells indicate that under the given parameters the battery would never be drawn down nor require external recharging Other factors such as array shading lower rate of solar insolation or inconsistent draw may affect performance and run time Si UJ Ui 1 2 5 0 2 1 4 06 5 0 2 14 oom 0 6 _ E 0 4 The red cells indicate that under the given parameters the battery would require recharging before one Work Day was accomplished Such a situation would require a Solar Eclipse that has been upgraded with a backup generator to recharge the battery e SJ Cn 99 Uil 4 U02 N VII Table of Contents Identify ee V Flow of Engery enne v
37. will be re entered or if the system detects that this failure has stopped it is entered as no longer being present DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 4 5 Red amp Green LEDs Green LED uu Keypad The GREEN LED indicates the inverter is in operation or standby Figure 11 Red LED The RED LED indicates a disturbance or fault 9 II Figure 11 Indentifying LEDs and Keypad simultaneously during initialization 4 6 Keypad The keypad allows the user to access the menus and submenus on the Inverter Figure 11 Use Enter as Confirmation or yes navigate one menu level down UR and to START and STOP device when held down Use ESC to cancel a function answer no or to navigate one menu level higher T Use the arrow keys to navigate through the menus P Nk 0 The Inverter display will go into sleep mode after a short time of no action being taken on the screen The display will turn off Simply press the any key to wake the display ESC DC Solar Distribution PH 925 459 5615 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved 4 7 Breaker and SD Card Breaker The breaker is located on the front of the Inverter Labeled DC Disconnect The breaker is the main on off switch for the Inverter Figure 12 Breaker SD Card When flipped up in the position the Inverter is connected to DC power SD Card The SD card is found to the right of the
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