Safety & Monitoring Interface for Large Scale Installations
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1. A N Screw terminal block Minus Plus Figure 21 4 pin connector and power supply Aux power terminal block SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 la Chapter 3 Commissioning the Safety and Monitoring Interface solar Bd FE Chapter 3 Commissioning the Safety and Monitoring Interface This chapter describes how to activate the system pair the power optimizers to the SMI and verify the proper functioning of the system Activating the System 1 Make sure that theSMI is connected to the auxiliary power supply Verify that its ON OFF switch is OFF A status screen similar to the following appears on the SMI LCD panel Vdcl v Idc A Pdc w 15 xd So Sees P OK 000 000 OFF 2 Verify that the following information appears on the LCD panel e P OK Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indicates connection to the power optimizers and that at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data If P_OK does not appear check the power optimizer string and DC input connections e 000 000 Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers Indicates the number of power optimizers that have been paired to this SMI At this stage the number should be 000 since no power optimizers have been paired e Vdc V The DC input voltage of the longest str2. Figure 4 Tightening order of the screws SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Accessing the Internal Compartments solar BC FE Accessing the Internal Compartments The SMI is divided into two compartments by a plate The top compartment on the plate includes the communication board the LCD screen and user buttons the power supply connector and communication connectors The lower compartment includes the DC input and output connections The lower compartment is accessed by lifting the plate which is hinged to the SMI enclosure gt To access the lower compartment 1 Loosen the two screws on the left side of the internal plate 2 Carefully lift the internal plate Open these screws Figure 5 Accessing the SMI lower compartment SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 m sola rnm Chapter 2 Installing the SMI Chapter 2 Installing the SMI CAUTION ax Do notrestthe connectors at the bottom of the SMI on the ground as it may damage them Torestthe SMI on the ground lay it on its back front or side Identifying the SMI Refer to the sticker on the SMI that specifies its Serial Number and its Electrical Ratings Provide the serial number when contacting SolarEdge support The serial number is also required when opening a new site in the SolarEdge monitoring portal Installation Workflow 1 Mounting the SMI on page 11 2 Accessing the Internal Compartments on page 10 3 Connecting PV
3. Figure 25 Internal connectors SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 I Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection solar edge Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the SMI to the monitoring portal through a LAN Ethernet cable specifications e Cable type CATS CAT6 e Maximum distance between the SMI and the router 100 m 330 ft NOTE If using a cable longer than 10 m 33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage surges by lightning it is recommend to use external surge protection devices For details refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs lightning_surge_protection pdf If grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires there is no need for a lightning protection device LILLA LLALL tyy OULU LAU AAU tay b 4 K 4 y CD D LI RS485 I RS232 LD RS485 Issa Ihemet Ji RS485 522 IL Router Hub Router Hub Single Unit Connection Multiple Unit Connection Figure 26 Example of Ethernet connection To connect the Ethernet cable 1 Remove the SMI cover as described in The SMI Internal Interfaces on page 9 2 Open the communication gland 1 CAUTION The gland includes a rubber waterproof fitting which should be used to ensure proper sealing SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 A solar gE Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication 3 Remove the
4. NOTE S Only the first and last SMI in the chain should be terminated The other SMIs in the chain should have the termination switch OFF Move this switch down Figure 32 SW200 DIP switch gt To connect to the Server 1 Designate the first or the last SMI to be the connection point between the RS485 bus and the SolarEdge monitoring server This SMI will serve as the master device 2 Connect the master to the SolarEdge monitoring portal via one of the communication options Ethernet GSM or ZigBee To configure the RS485 communication bus By default all SolarEdge devices are pre configured as slaves on the RS485 1 port Slaves can be further configured using the RS485 1 Conf option in the Communication menu 1 Enter Setup mode as described in SMI Configuration Setup Mode on page 31 2 Select Communication gt Server gt RS485 1 2 Conf 1 or 2 depending on the specific physical port connection to communicate with different external devices SolarEdge inverters revenue meters non SolarEdge loggers or non SolarEdge inverters SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar ft Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication 3 To configure the SMI designated as master select the following in the LCD menus a Communication gt RS485 1 Conf Device Type gt SolarEdge b RS485 1 Conf Protocol gt Master c RS485 1 Conf gt Slave Detect The sy
5. ii 31 Configuring the SMI Using the Internal LCD User Buttons 31 Configuring the SMI Using the LCD Light Button 33 Configuration Menu Options 0 222 222 e ee eee ee eee eee eee eee 35 Langudge lod ited s odes iene tale dees d doceo 35 Communication L eee ee s rers 35 Display AMD 37 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Contents solar ade Maintenance RES 37 Information 0 L L L eee ee ee eee eee eee eee 37 Status Screens Operational Mode 0 2 e eee eee eee eee eee ee eee 38 Initial SMI Status ccce cid AK Saa Siecle Cate wav eex rer DOT di el eee 38 Telemetry Status 2 0 02 2c Licei eee eee 38 WD Status setae ER eee 39 Server Communication Status L 020s 39 IPUSTALUS MWST Mee hase oe eb a Gece ates cence 39 ZigBee Status so 222s 2cc2c2 bedeb sade cea dipl Se eparina 40 WIHEFIStQtus 222 visi lt eee deat Da tet bet be eho 40 Communication Ports Status 00020 eee eee eee eee eee 41 Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication L L L 020222 e eee eee eee 42 Communication Types irreali 42 Communication Connectors l a 02 200 eee eee eee eee eee eee 43 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection L 22 2 e ee eee eee eee eee 44 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection 2 2 222222 eee eee eee ee eee ee eee 47 Verifying the Connection 00222 c eee eee eee eee ee ee eee eee 51 Additional Connection Options 0 22 2 e ee eee eee eee ee eee
6. SolarEdge Safety amp Monitoring Interface SMI 180 Installation Guide sola rnm Disclaimers Disclaimers Important Notice Copyright SolarEdge Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the prior written permission of SolarEdge Inc The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice You may refer to the SolarEdge web site www solaredge com for the most updated version All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Patent marking notice see http www solaredge com groups patent The general terms and conditions of delivery of SolarEdge shall apply The content of these documents is continually reviewed and amended where necessary However discrepancies cannot be excluded No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents The images contained in this document are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models Emission Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits applied by the local regulations These limits are desi
7. Enables the connection of multiple SMI units through the same bus such that connecting only one device to the Internet is sufficient to provide communication services for all the SMI units on the bus RS485 2 Enables connection of non SolarEdge devices such as inverters and revenue metering devices e Wi Fi Optional wireless connection purchased separately e ZigBee optional wireless communication purchased separately Always connect the communication options when the inverter is OFF SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 i solar ft Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication Communication Connectors Two communication glands are used for connection of the various communication options Each gland has three openings The table below describes the functionality of each opening Unused openings should remain sealed Gland Opening Functionality Cable Size diameter One small External antenna cable 1 PG16 nm Ethernet connection CAT5 6 mm Tang ZigBee Wi Fior RS232 EP 2 PG13 5 Allthree RS485 p di mE E e Ss Kai Figure 24 Communication Glands The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection a 9 pin terminal block for RS232 or RS485 connection and a Mini USB connector as shown below CY Ethernet RJ45 RS232 Mini USB Aux power RS485 1 2
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9. D Risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitor Do not remove 5Minutes cover until 5 minutes after disconnecting all sources of supply e Refer to the product documentation em e AN General hazard NOTE Use PV modules rated according to IEC 61730 class A NOTE NY The om appears at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment This symbolis also used in this manual IE SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar gE Chapter 1 Introducing the SMI 180 Chapter 1 Introducing the SMI 180 Safety and Monitoring Interface for Large Scale Installations When connecting SolarEdge power optimizers to a non SolarEdge inverter the SolarEdge safety and monitoring interface for large scale installations SMI enables the following features 1 Safety functions of the power optimizers 2 Communication of the module level data sent from the power optimizers to the SolarEdge monitoring portal SolarEdge offers also the monitoring interface MI which includes only the second feature above The SMI supports the SolarEdge optimizer SafeDC feature The SafeDC mechanism automatically shuts down module voltage whenever the grid power is shut down thus providing greater safety during installation maintenance and firefighting The SMI is installed between the SolarEdge power optimizers and a non SolarEdge inverter and is compatible with any on grid inverter PV modules amp power optimizers
10. RS485 X Conf Device Type lt SE gt Pro tocole Mo Device ID lt 1 gt Slave Detect ZigBee Conf enabled only if the ZigBee internal module is connected Device Type lt SE gt Protocol e P2PrPo Device ID lt 1 gt PAN ID Scan Channel Load ZB Defaults Wi Fi Conf enabled only if the internal module is connected Scan Networks Set key Load Defaults RS232 Conf Device Type lt SE gt Preoteoce L lt 6SM gt Set APN Set Modem Type Set User Name Set Password SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Chapter 5 User Interface Display Select Display to set the following three options Temperature C LCD On Time 30 TLM On Time 15 e Temperature Select Celsius or Fahrenheit units e LCD On Time 30 The number of seconds that the LCD backlight is ON after pressing the LCD light button Set a value within the range of 10 120 seconds e TLMOn Time 15 The number of minutes that the LCD backlight is ON while viewing the Telemetry window Set a value within the range of 1 120 minutes Maintenance Select Maintenance to set the following options Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card e Date and Time Set the internal real time clock If connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal the date and time are set automatically and only time zone should be set e Reset Counters Resets the accumulated energy counters that are sent to the SolarEdge monitoring
11. SMIs are disconnected otherwise the following error is displayed and the pairing process halts pars eo mine te i ONU on ligt Press and hold down the SMI LCD Light button for about 10 seconds The following message is displayed Keep holding button for pairing release to enter menu 4 Remaining 3 sec Keep holding for 5 seconds until the following is displayed Pairing Turan Switeh To On Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to ON within 5 seconds If you wait longer than 5 seconds the inverter exits the pairing mode The following message is displayed indicating that the inverter is performing the pairing Pairing Remaining sec 180 Wait for the completion of the pairing remaining seconds is 0 If pairing fails an error is displayed In this case repeat the pairing steps If the problem persists contact SolarEdge Support When pairing succeeds the following message is displayed Pairing Pairing Completed SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation solar Bd FE 4 The system startup process begins e Since the inverter is ON the power optimizers start producing power and the inverter starts converting AC NOTE N When you turn ON the inverter ON OFF switch the DC cables carry a high voltage and the power optimizers no longer output a safe 1V output e When the inverter starts converting power after the initial connection to the AC the inverter enters Standby mode unt
12. a cooler location Temperature Too High Over temperature E 2 2 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Error LCD Message Description Troubleshooting Broken or If the fault persists contact SolarEdge 24 Faulty Temp Sensor unconnected Support temperature sensor Internalhardware Ifthe fault persists contact SolarEdge 27 Hardware Error error Support 3 Internalhardware Ifthe fault persists contact SolarEdge 4 Internal HW Error error Support Internal software If the fault persists contact SolarEdge error Support SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 m Appendix B SMI Specifications SO ar z 9 s E Appendix B SMI Specifications Mechanical Specifications 214 0 8 42 _ 250 9 8 515 0 20 3 342 9 3 5 Figure 33 SMI vertical mounting front side and rear views mm in 0 960 ESS on I o LI 250 0 9 8 Figure 34 Vertical mounting bracket dimensions k SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Appendix B SMI Specifications Figure 35 SMI horizontal mounting front side and isometric views SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IR Technical Specifications SO ar z D s E Technical Specifications PG29 x2 wire PV amp PSU 20
13. and outgoing data 10 Verify the connection as described in Verifying the Connection on page 51 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection The SMI can connect to other SolarEdge devices such as other SMls or SolarEdge control and communication gateways The SMI can also connect to non SolarEdge devices such as revenue grade meters or non SolarEdge inverters and read their data for display in the SolarEdge monitoring portal The RS485 option enables creating a bus of connected SMls consisting of one master SMI and up to 31 slave SMIs Using this option the SMIs are connected to each other in a bus chain via their RS485 connectors RS485 wiring specifications e Cable type Min 3 wire shielded twisted pair a 4 wire cable may be used e Wire cross section area 0 2 1 mm 24 18 AWG a CATS cable may be used e Maximum nodes 32 e Maximum distance between first and last devices 1 km 3300 ft If using a cable longer than 10 m 33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage surges by lightning it is recommend to use external surge protection devices For details refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs lightning surge protection pdf If grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires there is no need for a lightning protection device SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection solar edge This section describes how to connect the RS485 bus and how to configure the
14. non SolarEdge logger Available from communication board CPU firmware version 2 7xx 3 7xx and later IN SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication solar BC fete Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication Power optimizers send information to the SMI via the DC power lines the PV output circuit The information is sent from the SMI to the SolarEdge monitoring portal through the Internet In order to send the data from the SMI a communication connection must be set up as described in this chapter Communication setup is not required for power harvesting however is needed for using the SolarEdge monitoring portal This chapter also describes setting up communication between multiple SMIs for a master slave configuration CAUTION When connecting the communication cables make sure that the ON OFF switch at Tx the bottom of the SMI is turned OFF and the power is turned OFF When configuring the communication parameters make sure that the ON OFF switch is OFF and the power is turned ON Communication Types e Ethernet used for a LAN connection e RS485 the most commonly used communication type used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a master slave configuration RS485 type can also be used as an interface to external non SolarEdge devices such as revenue meters and data loggers The SMI has two RS485 physical ports with the following capabilities RS485 1
15. plastic seal from the large opening that has a cut in the rubber fitting and insert an Ethernet CAT5 6 cable through the opening 4 Remove the rubber fitting from the gland and insert the CAT5 6 cable through the gland and through the gland opening in the inverter 5 Push the cable into the cut opening of the rubber fitting BO wt il gt I 2 amp R Figure 27 Cable glands and rubber fitting CAT5 6 standard cables have eight wires four twisted pairs as shown in the diagram below Wire colors may differ from one cable to another You can use either wiring standard as long as both sides of the cable have the same pin out and color coding Wire Color 10Base T Signal T568B T568A 100Base TX Signal White Orange White Green White Green White Orange RJ45 Pin Swe Sw eme T 568B Standard T 568A Standard 12345678 12345678 RJ 4 Male Plug Figure 28 Standard cable wiring 1The SMI connection does not support RX TX polarity change Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the switch capabilities SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 I 2 Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection solar edge 6 Use a pre crimped cable to connect via gland 1 to the RJ45 plug on the inverter s communication board or if using a spool of cable connect as follows a Insert the cable through gland 1 b Remove the cable s external insulation using a crimping tool or ca
16. portal e Factory Reset Performs a general reset to the SMI default settings e SW Upgrade SD Card Perform a software upgrade using an SD card Information Select Information to display the following options Versions Error Log Warning log e Versions Displays SMI firmware versions ID The SMI ID DSP 1 The DSP digital control board firmware version CPU The communication board firmware version SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 3 Status Screens Operational Mode solar Bd JE S NOTE Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge Support e Error Log Displays the last five errors e Warning Log Displays the last five warnings Status Screens Operational Mode Pressing the external LCD light button turns on the LCD backlight Additional presses display the following screens one after the other Initial SMI Status Vdc V Idc A Pdc W 14 1 XXX X XxxX P_OK XXX YYY lt S_OK gt OFF e Vdc V The DC output voltage e Idc A The DC output current e pdc W The DC output power e P_OK XXX YYY There is a connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data XXX is the number of power optimizers for which telemetries have been received in the last two hours YYY is the number of paired power optimizers identified during the most recent pairing process If XXX and YYY are not equal there may be a problem in one or more power optim
17. solaredge com groups products communication under ZigBee SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Creating a Wi Fi Connection solar edge Creating a Wi Fi Connection This communication option enables using a Wi Fi connection for connecting the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal The Wi Fi kit can be purchased separately and assembled during system installation The Wi Fi kit is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com groups products communication under Wi Fi SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IR sola rnm Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting This appendix describes the error messages that appear on the LCD panel when an error occurs and how to troubleshoot them Troubleshooting Communication S OK is Not Displayed If S_OK is not displayed perform the following gt To troubleshoot Ethernet communication When Ethernet communication is used the Server Communication Status window can be used to identify the location of the error Server LAN S8 OK Status OK XXXXXXXX Error Message gt XXXXXXXX is a string of 1s and Os showing an eight bit communication connection status 1 indicates OK and 0 indicates an error The possible errors and their troubleshooting are detailed in the following table SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1
18. 1 E Troubleshooting Communication S_OK is Not Displayed Bit Location LAN Disconnected DHCP Failed or Invalid DHCP Config Gateway Ping Failed G Server Ping Failed Server x Ping Failed Tcp Connect Failed Error Message Error Description An Ethernet physical cable connection fault The Ethernet link or physical Ethernet cable are not connected properly The SMI failed to get a valid IP address from the DHCP server or The DHCP static IP settings in the SMI are notthe same asthose ofthe router The connection to the router is not available Ping to the first local switch router failed LAN error The connection to the Internet is not available Ping to google com failed Ping to redundant server x failed The connection to the SolarEdge server was not established Communication with the server failed solar ft Troubleshooting Checkthe cable pin out assignment and cable connection Referto Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection on page 44 Check the router and SMI configuration Consult your network IT Check the physical connection to the switch router Check that the link LED at the router switch is lit indicating phy link If OK contact your network IT otherwise replace the cable orchange it from cross to straight connection Connect a laptop and check for internet connection If internet access is unavailable contact your IT admin or your internet provider Fo
19. 7133 e dP sO O B i dr epo A gt O C ST Z o 2 amp 3 3 E 9 3 x x 3 BSlal lt S 3 3 5 F olol SiE E z 8 2 5 0 3 3 3 0 lalo olg Sla O lt Sl ell G o l2 ol 9 9 l amp ld dH O D ib zelg I MI 21 3 2 Q 9o o Q 91219 7 9 lt o 3 la 2 JRH 5 gt o 5 Q 5 3 o Q D a o o o c o ez z c 3 G 2 9 O O O S 5 c a lt O O String Design String Length Module amp Inverter Dependent Maximum Number of Input Strings c 3 24 using an external combiner box 550 LCD amp LED for Full Status Review Yes Yes Yes 2xRS485 RS232 Ethernet ZigBee optional IEC61000 6 2 IEC61000 6 3 IEC61000 3 11 IEC61000 3 12 FCC part 15 class A SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Appendix B SMI Specifications Dimensions xD x Wein Protection Rating Relative Humidity Oto 100 Input Wiring Gauge 35to 105 Output Wiring Gauge 35to 105 Storage Temperature Range 40 to 85 40 to 185 0 to 95 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IR a If you have technical queries conceming our products please contact our support through SolarEdge service portal http www solaredge com North America Australia Germany France Italy Japan United Kingdom Belgium Israel Rest of world Fax Email to roups su Toll free 1877 360 529 2 Toll free 1800 46 55 67 089 454 597 30 Toll free 0800
20. Connecting the DC Out Cables to the SMI 1 Turn OFF the SMI ON OFF switch and the DC breaker between the SMI and modules if applicable The SMI enters the SafeDC mode and displays the following message This message is displayed until the DC voltage is safe 50V If the SMI was operating properly power was produced by the power optimizers the following message is displayed DC VOLTAGE NOT SAFE DO NOT DISCONNECT YDE 72 0 Do not open the cover or touch the DC power connections until the voltage is safe or until at least five minutes have passed Doing so may cause injury or loss of life damage to the device and or danger of fire Turn OFF the PSU Switch the AC to the inverter OFF as described in its manual If applicable turn the inverter DC Safety Switch to OFF Open the lower compartment of the SMI as described in Accessing the Internal Compartments on page 10 Use a 5 16 Allen key to loosen the screws of the SMI DC power distribution blocks Remove the seals from the glands labeled DC OUT DC OUT If the cables that will connect to the inverter are 18 25 mm in diameter insert the wires through the opening If the cables are less than 18 mm in diameter replace the rubber seals in the gland with the rubber seals supplied in the SMI package and insert the wires through the opening Connect the cables to the DC and DC output connectors as indicated NOTE Do not insert more than one wire through each gland I
21. El a A SMI MI Combiner Box Figure 1 The SolarEdge safety and monitoring interface for large scale installations Figure 2 The SolarEdge safety and monitoring interface SMI for large scale SMI connected in a PV system installations SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 The SMI External Interfaces solar edge The SMI External Interfaces The following shows the SMI connectors and interfaces LCD panel and LEDs ON OFF switch Power supply input Communication glands Sealed plug LCD light button DC output Figure 3 SMI interfaces e ON OFF Switch Turning this switch ON 1 starts the operation of the power optimizers Turning it OFF 0 reduces the power optimizer voltage to a low and safe value In the MI this functionality is disabled e LCD Light Button Pressing this button lights up the LCD for 30 seconds In addition you can press this button to access configuration menu options as described in Configuring the SMI Using the LCD Light Button on page 33 e Two Communication Glands for connection of communication options Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 42 e Power supply input Used to connect the SMI to an auxiliary power supply unit e LCD panel displays SMI information and configuration parameters e LCD LEDs Three LEDs indicate the following SMI statuses Color Description Functionality Green Power OK Indicates whether the S
22. ID XXXXXXXX RSSILS lt L M H gt e IP The DHCP provided address e GW The gateway IP address e SSID Service Set Identifier the name of a wireless local area network WLAN All wireless devices on a WLAN must employ the same SSID in order to communicate with each other e RSSI The receive signal strength indication of the closest Wi Fi in the SolarEdge system L low M medium H high and no signal SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 e sola rnm Chapter 5 User Interface Communication Ports Status Dev Prot RS485 lt 1 lt SESs lt 8 gt 49 5 RS485 2 lt SE gt lt M gt lt gt ZigBee lt SE gt lt MPS gt lt gt e iii The total number of slaves detected on the specific port e Dev The type of device that was configured to a specific port based on the port s functionality as follows o SE SolarEdge device default o DM Revenue meter LGR Non SolarEdge logger e PROT The protocol type to which the port is set Fora SolarEdge device m S SolarEdge slave M SolarEdge master m P2P ZigBee point to point MPM ZigBee multipoint master for the SolarEdge ZigBee home gateway m MPS ZigBee multipoint slave for a ZigBee router module Fora revenue meter reader refer to the application note Connecting an Electricity Meter to SolarEdge Devices at http www solaredge com files pdfs connecting revenue grade meter to solaredge devices pdf o SS SunSpec for a
23. Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Configuring the SMI Using the LCD Light Button solar BC fete The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options that appear when using the LCD light button Main menu Optimizer pairing Language lt eng gt Communication Maintenance Information Exit Language English German Spanish French Italian Exit Communication Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt Ss gt RS485 2 Conf lt S gt ZigBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt RS 232 Conf Slave Detect Exit Information Error Log Warning log Exit Maintenance Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card Exit The options presented in these menus are described in the next section lif Wi Fi is connected the ZigBee Conf menu is not displayed and vice versa SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Chapter 5 User Interface Configuration Menu Options This section describes how to use the LCD menus for configuring the SMI Configuration is only available when the SMI ON OFF switch is OFF Use either the internal LCD user buttons or the external LCD light button to move between and select menu options Language 1 Select the Language option to set the language in which the LCD should display 2 Confirm your language selection in the confirmation screen Toggle to YES and press Enter Communication 1 Select the Communication option to define and configure the co
24. LAN RS485 Wi Fi or ZigBee module XXXXXXXX Eight bit Ethernet communication connection status A string of 1s and Os is displayed 1 indicates OK 0 indicates an error For a list of the possible errors and how to troubleshoot them refer to Troubleshooting Communication S_OK is Not Displayed on page 53 e Error message according to failure Refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 53 IP Status This window describes the Ethernet configuration IP Mask Gateway and MAC address Media Access Control of the SMI LP 1 9 2 158 2 1419 MSK 255 255 255 0 GW 1925 168 2 1 MAC 0 27 02 00 39 36 N SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 ZigBee Status solar edge ZigBee Status This window describes the ZigBee configuration PAN XXXXX Ch XX XXXX RSSI lt L gt ID XXXXXXXX MID XXXX XX e RSSI The receive signal strength indication of the closest ZigBee in the system L low M medium H high and no signal e PAN ID The ZigBee transceiver PAN ID e Ch The ZigBee transceiver channel e ID The ZigBee transceiver ID e MID The Master ID of the coordinator master ZigBee module This field is shown only in devices with router slave ZigBee modules This field appears after a successful ZigBee association If a ZigBee module is not connected a No ZigBee message is displayed instead of the MID field Wi Fi Status This window describes the Wi Fi configuration LCP 192 108 2 2 109 GW 192 168 2 1 SS
25. MI is connected to power sa Module Blinking when monitoring information is received from a power ellow Communication optimizer Indicates that there is an error Refer to Errors and Red Fault Troubleshooting on page 53 for more information In addition this LED blinks while the SMI is being shut down All LEDs are on while the SMI is being configured SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar ft Chapter 1 Introducing the SMI 180 The SMI Internal Interfaces As part of the installation and configuration process accessing the internal components of the SMI may be required This involves removing the cover of the SMI Opening and Closing the SMI Cover gt To remove the SMI cover 1 Turn the ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Disconnect the power to the SMI a Turn OFF the inverter b Turn OFF the PSU Wait 5 minutes for the inverter and SMI capacitors to discharge 3 Open the cover s six Allen screws and carefully remove the cover CAUTION When removing the cover make sure not to damage internal components SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal gt To close the SMI cover Attach the cover and secure it by tightening the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m 2 9 Ib ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws The following figure illustrates the recommended order
26. Strings to the SMI on page 15 4 Connecting to a DC Power Supply on page 19 5 Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the SMI on page 23 6 Connecting the SMI to an Inverter on page 27 7 Setting Up Communication on page 42 Mounting the SMI This chapter describes how to mount the SMI At this stage power optimizers are already installed and connected in strings For more information on power optimizer installation refer to the IndOP power optimizers installation guide available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs products power optimizers se power optimizers installation guide indop pdf The SMI can be mounted either vertically or horizontally Each of these installation options is described below The SMI is supplied with two brackets pre assembled for vertical mounting When choosing the horizontal mounting option remove these brackets and use the four floor anchoring brackets supplied in the package To Mount the SMI vertically 1 Determine the SMI mounting location on a wall or pole as follows e To allow proper heat dissipation maintain 2 5 cm minimum clearance areas between the SMI and other objects e Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the SMI SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Mounting the SMI solar edge 2 Position the mounting bracket against the wall and mark the drilling hole locations Ensure that the flat side of the bracket
27. ble cutter and expose eight wires c Insert the eight wires into an RJ45 connector as described in Figure 28 d Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector e Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 port on the digital board Ethernet RJ45 Figure 29 The RJ45 Ethernet connection 7 Forthe switch router side use a pre crimped cable or use a crimper to prepare an RJ45 communication connector Insert the eight wires into the RJ45 connector in the same order as in Figure 28 8 Connect the cable RJ45 connector to the RJ45 port of the Ethernet switch or router You can connect more than one inverter to the same switch router or to different switches routers as needed Each inverter sends its monitored data independently to the SolarEdge monitoring portal SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IR D gt solar gE Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication 9 The SMI is configured by default to LAN If reconfiguration is required a Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF b Turn ON the PSU ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the SMlcover is removed c Use the internal user buttons to configure the connection as described in Communication on page 35 NOTE If your network has a firewall you may need to configure it to enable the connection S to the following address e Destination Address prod solaredge com e TCP Port 22222 for incoming
28. bus The following menus can be used for RS485 port configuration RS485 1 2 Conf Device Type lt SE gt Protocol lt M3 Device ID lt 1 gt Slave Detect lt 0 gt Device Type SolarEdge lt M S gt Non SE Logger lt S gt Revenue Meter lt M gt None Protocol Master Slave SunSpec Set Device ID e Device Type is used to select the specific port configuration The following devices are supported Oo SolarEdge default for RS485 1 Used when connecting to SolarEdge devices such as other SMls gateways or inverters By default all SolarEdge devices are pre configured as slaves on the RS485 1 port Revenue Meter Used when connecting to an external revenue grade meter in order to read the meter data and send it to the monitoring portal For a list of supported meters refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs connecting revenue grade meter to solaredge devices pdf Non SE Logger Used when connecting to an external non SolarEdge logger The logger can read SolarEdge inverter data for monitoring purposes O None default for RS485 2 NOTE For other supported protocols refer to http www solaredge com articles se supported devices e Slave Detect Is used to initiate automatic detection of the slaves connected to the master SMI The number next to the option is the number of slaves that have been detected SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 s solar ft Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication
29. by turning OFF the inverter as described in its manual 2 Turn the SMI ON OFF switch to OFF Wait until the voltage is safe 50V Do nottouch the DC power connections until the DC voltage is at a safe level Doing so may cause injury or loss of life damage to the device and or danger of fire 3 Remove the SMI cover as described in The SMI Internal Interfaces on page 9 4 Press the Enter button for at least 5 seconds The following message is displayed Please enter Password ok k Xx k k KK 5 Use the three rightmost internal LCD user buttons to type in the following password 12312312 The following message is displayed Country Italy Language lt Eng gt Communication Display Maintenance Information The SMI is now in Setup mode and all its LEDs are lit The SMI automatically exits Setup mode if no buttons are pressed for more than 2 minutes The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options which are described in Configuration Menu Options on page 35 Actual menus may vary from shown depending on the firmware version of the SMI i SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Configuring the SMI Using the Internal LCD User Buttons solar Bd FE Main menu Country lt Italy gt Language lt Eng gt Communication Display Maintenance Information Language English German Spanish French Italian Communication Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt S gt RS485 2 Conf lt S gt Z
30. connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data e Vdc v Specifies the DC input voltage which should be within the DC voltage operating range of the SMI e Idc A The DC input current e Pdc w Specifies the expected DC output power 2 Take note of the serial on the SMI label This information is used in the SolarEdge monitoring portal to identify this SMI and is needed when opening a new site in the monitoring portal SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IX Chapter 5 User Interface solar edge Chapter 5 User Interface LCD User Buttons Four buttons are located inside the SMI above the LCD panel and are used for controlling the LCD menus as shown below Enter 3 a J i Down 2 l Up 1 1 Esc e e Y 1 e Wess TIT S Figure 23 LCD Internal menu buttons e Esc Moves the cursor to the beginning of the currently displayed parameter goes to the previous menu and cancels a value change with a long press until Aborted is displayed e Up 1 Down 2 Moves the cursor from one menu option to another moves among the characters of a displayed parameter and toggles between possible characters when setting a value e Enter 3 Selects a menu option and accepts a value change with a long press unt
31. ditional information about the current subject IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues RTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not remove the SMI cover before five minutes have elapsed after disconnecting all sources of power Before operating the SMI ensure that the has been grounded properly Opening the SMI and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by qualified service personnel familiar with the SMI SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 a IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS solar TREE The SMI is designed to work in conjunction with non SolarEdge inverters and with SolarEdge power optimizers equipped with the IndOp technology It will NOT work N with the SolarEdge fixed string voltage mode Therefore string lengths and system design must comply with the inverter design guidelines SolarEdge extended string lengths are not applicable Designing outside of the inverter design rules may result in permanent damage to the SMI Ifthe photovoltaic array is exposed to light it supplies DC voltage to the power optimizers CAUTION N This unit must be operated under the specified operating conditions as described in the Technical Specifications or the latest technical specification datasheet available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com groups products overview NOTE The following warning symbols appear on the SMI warning label AN Risk of electric shock
32. e e Vdc v Specifies the DC input voltage which should equal the sum of the output voltages of all modules and should be within the operating range of the SMI 2 Take note of the serial on the SMI label using the detachable 2D barcode sticker on each device This information is used in the SolarEdge monitoring portal to identify this SMI and is needed to open a new site in the monitoring portal Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data NOTE S This step requires connecting one of the communication options Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 42 The SolarEdge Monitoring System The SolarEdge monitoring portal enables accessing SolarEdge site information including up to date information viewed in a physical or logical view The monitoring portal is described in detail in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs solaredge monitoring portal user guide pdf The SolarEdge monitoring portal can display logical and physical layouts of the installed system as follows e Logical Layout Shows a schematic logical layout of the components in the system such as inverters strings and modules as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables you to see which modules are connected in each string which strings are connected to each inverter and so on e Physical Layout Shows a schematic physical layout of the components in the system s
33. e Israel 972 73 240 3118 Netherlands 08000221089 support solaredge com United Kingdom 0800 028 1183 emm emen 972 73 240 3118 E o x 972 73 240 3117 Before contact make sure to have the following information at hand e Inverter and power optimizer model e Serial number of the product in question e The error indicated on the inverter screen or on the SolarEdge monitoring portal if there is such an indication e System configuration information including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings e The communication method to the SolarEdge server if the site is connected e The software version as appears in the ID status see D Status on page 39 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Contents Contents Disclaimers 0000 1 Important Notice olona tha essi iu ice essi lin lle iii 1 Emission Compliance 2 usce cie ccetex ree e tr o rr wr i serere illa 1 Support and Contact Information 0 0 00 2 Contents cov sc eec So se eis eee ce Oi 3 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS L elles 5 SAFETY SYMBOLS sen Sec nc ccnp a aunedeieuctad none i bali assale ees fees 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22 220022220 5 Chapter 1 Introducing the SMI 180 __ 2 0 2 2 2022 7 The SMI External Interfaces iuuiiisillellllllllslsess eee ee 8 The SMI Internal Interfaces 1 12 2 e e e e e cece ce cee eee cece c
34. e The input of the SMI can be connected to voltages 30 55 VDC and each SMI will consume 12W E CAUTION The PSU must be limited or fused to 50A Up to 10 SMIs can connect to a single PSU Refer to the following table for selecting the PSU wiring and the DC wiring depending on the number of SMIs connected to the same PSU Cable length between PSU and the farthest SMI m ft 14 2 08 570 1870 18 0 82 220 722 20 0 52 140 459 No of SMIs AWG mm2 4 2 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IN e Connecting to a DC Power Supply solar BC fete Figure 19 Power supply connection gt To connect the power supply 1 Strip 0 32 8 mm of the power cable wire insulation 2 Remove the seal from one of the openings in gland 3 and insert the wires through the opening If the cable is not thick enough to seal the opening use a free opening in gland 1 or 2 Figure 20 The upper connection panel of the SMI 3 Loosen the screws of the pins on the leftmost and rightmost of the 4 pin connector supplied in the SMI package If connecting more than one SMI loosen all four screws 4 Connect the wire s to the left side of the connector 5 Connect the wire s to the right side of the connector SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 s sola rnm Chapter 2 Installing the SMI 6 Push the connector into the 4 pin terminal block on the communication board
35. ece cence ences 9 Opening and Closing the SMI Cover 222222 e eee eee eee eee ee eee 9 Accessing the Internal Compartments L L L L L L L L L eee cece eee eee eee 10 Chapter 2 Installing the SM 22222202 eee eee eee 11 Identifying the SMI 11 Installation Workflow 222222 eee eee ee ee ee ee eee eee 11 Mounting the SMI 11 Connecting PV Strings to the SMI 02 2 eee eee eee 15 Connecting to a DC Power Supply 0 2 e cece eee ee ee eee s sss eee ee 19 Chapter 3 Commissioning the Safety and Monitoring Interface 22 Activating the System L eee eee eee ee eee eee e eee 22 Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the SMI 23 Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation 022222 e ee eee ee ee eee eee ee eee 24 Step 4 Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data L L 25 The SolarEdge Monitoring System _ 2 2 0 2022 2 e eee eee eee eee eee ee 25 Providing Installation Information 22222 e eee eee eee eee 26 Paper Template cc lt cs ueieeeeenbeddseuda session sa RRR R a H 26 Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal 2 2 26 Chapter 4 Connecting the SMI to an Inverter L L 27 Connecting the DC Out Cables to the SMI 27 Connecting the Inverter to the SMI 2222 00 28 Verifying Proper Operation 222 iii 29 Chapter 5 User Interface l 2022s 30 LED Wser Buttons ozio Ie e neces Ste od ee hee ances hi dia 30 SMI Configuration Setup Mode
36. ed to which SMI but will not show strings or the physical location of power optimizers The SMI may be connected to the SolarEdge monitoring portal via LAN or via an external modem connected to the SMI s RS232 connector Alternatively you can connect the SMI to another SMI that is already connected to the server in a master slave configuration Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 42 Providing Installation Information Paper Template Fill out the Physical Layout Template using the detachable 2D barcode stickers on each power optimizer Once the form is completed scan it and upload the scanned file to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site registration For an example paper template refer to http www solaredge com files pdfs physical layout template pdf Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal Create the site in the monitoring portal using the registration form available at t http www solaredge com groups site registration Fill out all required information in the form which includes information about your installation as well as details about its logical and physical mapping IN Q SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar BC gg Chapter 4 Connecting the SMI to an Inverter Chapter 4 Connecting the SMI to an Inverter Up to 10 SMIs may be connected to each inverter MPP tracker The DC out cables connect the SMI to the inverter Connection to the inverter is the last stage of installation
37. eee eee 51 Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection eee e eee eee 51 Creating a Wi Fi Connection L 52 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting 00 53 Troubleshooting Communication S_OK is Not Displayed 53 Error es c ocio epe anticlericale ee isla 56 Appendix B SMI Specifications 22222 eee 58 Mechanical Specifications 2022 e eee ee eee eee eee eee 58 Technical Specifications L 2222 e eee eee ee ee eee eee ee 60 IS SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar mns HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During installation testing and inspection adherence to all the handling and safety instructions is mandatory SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols are used in this document Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before installing or operating the system og b gt B IMP LZ E Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and CAUTION Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage or destruction of the product Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met NOTE n Denotes ad
38. gned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment esee SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Support and Contact Information sola r Bd s E Support and Contact Information If you have technical problems concerning our products please contact us Country Phone E Mail 740 80 4545070 619 650 8860 00800125574 gt c 7 E m S APAC Asia Pacific Belgium France Italy Japan US amp Canada United Kingdom Greec
39. gt To connect the RS485 communication bus Use a four wire twisted pair cable for the connection 1 2 Remove the SMI cover as described in Opening and Closing the SMI Cover on page 9 Remove the seal from one of the openings in communication gland 2 and insert the wire through the opening Loosen the screws of pins B A and G on the left RS485 1 of the of the 6 pin RS485 connector supplied with the SMI package RS485 2 Figure 30 RS485 connector Insert the wire ends into the G A and B pins shown above You can use any color wire for each of the A B and G connections as long as the same color wire is used for all A pins the same color for all B pins and the same color for all G pins Connect all B A and G pins in all SMIs The following figure shows this connection schema Terminated Terminated BAG t i Figure 31 Example of multiple SMI units in an RS485 bus connection NOTE S Do not cross connect B A and G wires Make sure you are using the same RS485 port 1 2 in all devices SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IK Creating an RS485 Bus Connection solar edge 6 Tighten the terminal block screws 7 Push the RS485 terminal block firmly all the way into the communication board 8 Terminate the first and last SMIs in the chain by switching a termination DIP switch located on the communication board and marked SW200 to ON move the right switch down
40. igBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt RS232 Conf Slave Detect Display Temperature lt C gt LCD On Time lt 30 gt TLM On Time lt 15 gt Maintenance Date and Time Reset Counters Factory Reset SW Upgrade SD Card Information Versions Error Log Warning log lif ZigBee is connected the Wi Fi Conf menu is not displayed If ZigBee is not connected ZigBee Conf and Wi Fi Conf are both displayed with N A SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Chapter 5 User Interface Configuring the SMI Using the LCD Light Button Use the LCD light button for communication setup and for displaying the Error log and Warning Log without having to open the SMI cover There are fewer menus available when using this configuration option however the functionality of these menus is the same as when using the internal LCD user buttons 1 Turn the SMI ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Press and hold down the LCD light button until the following message is displayed Keep holding button for pairing release to enter menu Remaining 3sec Releasing the button displays the following menu Optimizer pairing Language lt eng gt Communication Maintenance Information Exit 3 Short press one second to scroll down to the next menu option and long press three seconds to select the item You can use the Exit option in these menus to move up one menu level or to exit the Setup mode from the main menu s SMI
41. il Applied is displayed Use the three rightmost buttons for entering 123 when entering the password The LCD panel and buttons may be used during the following e Setup mode Upon SMI installation the field technician may perform basic configuration as described in SMI Configuration Setup Mode on page 31 e Operational mode The LCD panel allows checking for proper system operation Refer to Status Screens Operational Mode on page 38 for a description of this option Use the LCD light button to toggle through the informative displays e Error messages In the event of a problem an error message may be displayed on the LCD panel For more information refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 53 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 s sola rnm Chapter 5 User Interface SMI Configuration Setup Mode You can configure the SMI using one of the following e The internal LCD user buttons When using this option the SMI cover is removed e The external LCD light button When using this option removing the SMI cover is not required This option of configuration includes a less detailed configuration menu Configuring the SMI Using the Internal LCD User Buttons After SMI installation a field technician may perform basic system configuration Configuration is done when the SMI is in Setup mode To enter Setup mode 1 Turn OFF the DC from the inverter either by turning OFF the DC breaker if applicable or
42. il its working voltage is reached This mode is indicated by the flickering green inverter LED e While the inverter is in Standby mode it monitors the grid and verifies correct grid voltage and frequency The following message is displayed Waking Up Remaining 051 Sec The countdown indicates the seconds remaining until entering the Production mode This time is in accordance with local regulations and is typically between three to five minutes e When countdown is complete the inverter enters Production mode and produces power The steadily lit green inverter LED indicates this mode Step 3 Verifying Proper Operation After pairing a status screen similar to the following appears on the SMI LCD panel A eed Idc A Pdc w 430 1 26 1 11234 P OK 080 080 ON 1 Verify the following e The green SMILED is steadily lit e The ON OFF indicator on the LCD panel reads ON e P OK XXX YYY There is a connection to the power optimizers and at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data Optimizers send telemetries in a frequency of up to 10 minutes Initially after pairing both XXX and YYY values show 000 and the values increase as paired power optimizers are reported NOTE S It may take up to 20 minutes for all power optimizers to transmit their telemetries and to be counted on the LCD screen SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar B 9 gg Chapter 3 Commissioning the Safety and Monitoring Interfac
43. in the package to the SMI rear side Make sure the floor anchoring holes are facing out omaes SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Mounting the SMI solar edge Y c S Figure 10 Horizontal mounting brackets 4 Mount the unit on the rail or structure Use 5 16 screws or bolts 8 0 mm diameter for anchoring to the surface Figure 11 Horizontal anchoring screws Functional earthling is required to enable the over voltage protection To earth the SMI connect a grounding cable to the grounding location at the rear of the SMI The grounding cable must be at least 1 5mm You may use a cable of up to 50mm2 Grounding point Figure 12 Grounding point SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 I A solar ft Chapter 2 Installing the SMI Connecting PV Strings to the SMI The following procedure describes how to connect the DC cables from the power optimizer strings to the SMI A typical installation has up to 18 strings connected to an SMI through a combiner box PV modules amp power optimizers E m la To determine how many strings can be connected to the SMI Combiner Box Combiner Box Combiner B
44. ing connected to the SMI There should be a safety voltage of 1V for each power optimizer in the string Q NOTE A measurement error on the SMI LCD of 3 V is acceptable e Idec A If the current sensor option is set displays the input current to the SMI Otherwise displays e Pdc w If the power sensor option is set displays the input power to the SMI Otherwise displays e OFF the SMI ON OFF switch is in the OFF position In MI the display is always ON If the LCD panel shows OV a Verify that the PV modules are not shaded or otherwise obstructed b Check for proper power optimizer string and DC input connection c Verify the correct polarity of the DC input connection SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar B 8 gg Chapter 3 Commissioning the Safety and Monitoring Interface Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the SMI Once all connections are made all the power optimizers must be logically paired to their SMI The power optimizers do not start producing power until they are paired with an SMI Perform this step before connecting the SMI to the inverter and when the modules are exposed to sunlight If the string length is changed or a power optimizer is replaced repeat the pairing process 1 2 Complete the pairing procedure before connecting the DC output of the SMI to the inverter Make sure that the output DC wires between the SMI and the inverter and between the SMI and other
45. is at the bottom Figure 6 Wall mounting bracket 3 Use at least two bracket holes Additional holes can be used to fix the bracket Determine which and how many holes to use according to mounting surface type and material 4 Drill the holes and mount the bracket Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface 5 Hang the SMI on the bracket Align the two assembled brackets on the SMI enclosure with the two triangular protrusions of the mounting bracket and lower the SMI until it rests on the bracket Figure 7 Hanging the SMI on the bracket SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IN sola rnm Chapter 2 Installing the SMI 6 Insert the two supplied screws through the outer heat sink fin on both sides of the and into the bracket Tighten the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m 2 9 Ib ft Figure 8 Inserting the bracket screw gt To mount the SMI horizontally 1 Determine the SMI mounting location on a rail or on the floor as follows e Toallow proper heat dissipation maintain 2 5 cm minimum clearance areas between the SMI and other objects e Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the SMI 2 Remove the two vertical mounting brackets that are attached to the unit and used for vertical mounting Figure 9 Vertical mounting brackets 3 Assemble the four horizontal mounting brackets supplied
46. izers e S OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful e ON OFF Indicates the position of the SMI ON OFF switch Telemetry Status This window displays the last power optimizer telemetry received The display changes as each power optimizer sends its telemetry In order to verify proper installation the installer may view the Telemetry window for some time in order to observe the power optimizers report process Module 000C1ED9 03 Energy Wh 0 Vde O V 40 5 Vde I V 2989 5 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 fal sola rnm Chapter 5 User Interface e Module Power optimizer serial number e Energy power optimizer energy e Vdc O Power optimizer output voltage e Vdc I Power optimizer input voltage module voltage ID Status This window displays the SMI software version ID 7F10373E 03 DSP1 1 0210 C PUSS0002 021271 e ID The SMI ID e DSP 1 The DSP digital control board firmware version e CPU The communication board firmware version Server Communication Status Server LAN S OK Statius lt OK gt Xx XXX XX XX lt ERROR MESSAGE gt e Server The method of connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal e S OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful should appear only if the SMI is connected to the server e Status Displays OK if the SMI established successful connection and communication with the specified server port SMI
47. llation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Chapter 2 Installing the SMI package Fasten the cable ring terminal to the lug apply torque 17 N m 12 5 Lb ft and insert the lug into the input terminal blocks e Lug Cable ring terminal Figure 16 Using cable lugs 6 Fasten the Allen screws of the power distribution blocks Apply a torque of 30 N m 22 Ib ft Figure 17 DC IN cables connected 7 Seal all glands SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 IN Connecting PV Strings to the SMI solar BC fete If grounding of the DC wires is required refer to the following figure that demonstrates proper and improper grounding locations marked v and x NOTE When connecting the SMI to a grounded array the grounding must not be between the SMI and the power optimizers All grounding should be at the inverter or between the SMI output and the inverter The SMI allows both positive and negative grounding PV modules amp power optimizers 3 Mi I O Combiner Box H RB f Do not If grounding ss ground here is required Do not ground here ground here at the input of the inverter Figure 18 Example Grounding locations m Ce SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar Gf Chapter 2 Installing the SMI Connecting to a DC Power Supply The SMI is powered from a separate DC power supply unit PSU not provided by SolarEdge Use a PSU with 48V nominal voltag
48. mmunication option used by the SMI to communicate with the SolarEdge monitoring portal and the communication option used to communicate between multiple SMIs 2 Select Server to set which communication method is used to communicate between the SMI and the SolarEdge monitoring portal Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 42 for a full description of these communication options S NOTE This menu shows only the communication options installed in the SMI The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options in the Communication menu For detailed information about all the configuration options refer to the Communication Options Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs solaredge communication_options_application_note_ v2_250_and_above pdf Communication Server lt LAN gt LAN Conf RS485 1 Conf lt S gt RS485 2 Conf S ZigBee Conf lt S gt Wi Fi Conf lt N A gt RSB232 Cont Slave Detect 1f ZigBee is connected the Wi Fi Conf menu is not displayed If ZigBee is not connected ZigBee Conf and Wi Fi Conf are both displayed with lt N A gt and their menus are not accessible H 2 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Communication solar edge Server LAN RS485 Zigbee Fi 232 ne pel o WF LAN Conf Config DHCP lt en gt IP Mask Gateway DNS Server Addr Server Port NNNnNNnNN WH B e e e e e e e Popp ee ache ach ser S
49. nsert the DC wire through the gland marked DC and the DC through the gland marked DC Seal all the glands after installation SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 Connecting the Inverter to the SMI solar Bd fete 9 Fasten the Allen screws of the power distribution blocks Apply torque of 30 N m 22 ft lb Power distribution blocks Figure 22 DC out cables connected Connecting the Inverter to the SMI 1 Verity that the pairing procedure is complete as described in Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the SMI on page 23 2 Connect the SMI DC and DC output wires to the input of the inverter CAUTION Complete the pairing procedure before connecting the DC output of the SMI to the inverter Do not perform pairing when the DC output of the SMI is connected to the inverter 3 Switch the AC to the inverter ON as described in its manual If applicable turn the inverter AC DC Safety Switch to ON 4 Turn ON the SMI ON OFF switch and the PSU 5 Wait for the inverter to start producing power 8 SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 solar Chapter 4 Connecting the SMI to an Inverter Verifying Proper Operation A status screen similar to the following appears on the SMI LCD panel vde ar Idc a Pdelw 430 1 XXX X XXXX P OK 008 008 ON 1 Verify the following e The green inverter LED is steadily lit e The ON OFF indicator on the LCD panel reads ON e P OK XXX YYY There is a
50. ox Figure 13 String connection Verify that the cumulative short circuit current u of all parallel connected strings is below e The rated maximum input current of the inverter e The rated maximum input current of the SMI SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 I 1 Connecting PV Strings to the SMI solar Bd JE gt To connect DC strings to the SMI 1 Open the lower compartment of the SMI as described in Accessing the Internal Compartments on page 10 Figure 14 Connection area 2 Use an Allen key to loosen the 5 16 screws of the SMI DC power distribution blocks 3 Remove the seal from the glands labeled DC IN DC IN N 909979 S DC IN DC IN on OUT DC OUT Q QO O Ba ey Figure 15 SMI bottom view B 4 Ifthe cables from the combiner box are 18 25 mm in diameter insert the wires through the opening If the cables are less than 18 mm in diameter replace the rubber seals in the gland with the rubber seals supplied in the SMI package and insert the wires through the opening NOTE Do not insert more than one wire through each gland Insert the DC wire through the gland marked DC and the DC through the gland marked DC Seal all the glands after installation 5 Connect the cables to the DC and DC input terminal blocks If your local regulations require using cable lugs use the lugs and screws supplied in the gt SMI Insta
51. r W IFI networks ensure that username and password are as defined in the internet provider AP router Check the SolarEdge server address under LAN Conf submenu Address prod solaredge com Port 22222 Check with your network administrator whethera firewall or another device is blocking transmission Ig SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 sola rnm Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting To troubleshoot RS485 communication If after slave detection the number of slaves reported in the master is smaller than the actual number of slaves check the Server Communication status screen of every slave The following should appear Server RS485 Status OK If the message Master Not Found appears the master device is not responsive or the RS485 cable is not connected Check the connections to the master device and fix if required Additional Troubleshooting 1 2 Check that the modem or hub router is functioning properly Check that the connection to the internal connector on the communication board is properly done Check that the selected communication option is properly configured Use a method independent of the SolarEdge SMI to check whether the network and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop to the Ethernet router and connect to the Internet Check whether a firewall or another type of network filter is blocking communication For ZigBee troubleshooting refer to the ZigBee in
52. stallation manuals SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 A 2 Error Codes solar edge Error Codes The error messages include an error number and a description and have the following format Error code XXX X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X An error message is displayed for 30 seconds If the error no longer exists the SMI displays the Wake Up message N All Warnings and Cautions in this manual should be adhered to while troubleshooting an error Error LCD Message Description Troubleshooting The SolarEdge system normally eliminates DC overvoltage errors When DC overvoltage is detected the SMI shuts offthe power optimizers and restarts If the fault persists Turn OFF the SMI ON OFF DC overvoltage switch If after five minutes the The DC voltage LCD panel does not show a low safety voltage 1V per power optimizer check which string is malfunctioning and recheck its level connection to the combiner box Verify that no PV modules are connected directly in the string without a power optimizer DC Voltage Too High exceeds the maximum supported Re commission all SMIs in the site as described in Commissioning the Safety and Monitoring Interface on page 22 If the fault persists Oo Verify that proper clearance exists around the SMI Check whether the SMI is installed in an area with temperatures outside its operating range Re install in
53. stem starts automatic detection of the SolarEdge slave SMI units connected to the master SMI The SMI should report the correct number of slaves If it does not verify the connections and terminations 4 Verify the connection of the master to the SolarEdge monitoring server as described inVerifying the Connection on page 51 Verifying the Connection After connecting and configuring a communication option perform the following to check that the connection to the monitoring server has been established successfully To verify the connection 1 Turn ON the PSU and the SMI ON OFF switch Switch the AC to the inverter ON as described in its manual If applicable turn the inverter DC Safety Switch to ON 3 Wait for the SMI to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring server This may take up to two minutes A message similar to the following appears on the LCD panel Vdc v Eade la Pde lw 14 1 n elesse P OK 014 014 S OK OFF S_OK Indicates that the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring server is successful If S OK is not displayed refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 53 Additional Connection Options Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection This communication option enables using a ZigBee connection to connect one or several SMIs to the SolarEdge monitoring portal The ZigBee device is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection It is available on the SolarEdge website at http www
54. uch as inverters strings and modules as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables a bird s eye view of the actual location of a system component Using the portal you can e View the latest performance of specific components e Find under performing components such as modules by comparing their performance to that of other components of the same type e Pinpoint the location of alerted components using the physical layout e See how components are connected to each other e Pair power optimizers remotely To display a logical layout insert the serial numbers and other general information and SMI in the new site created in the application When the communication between the SMI and the monitoring server is established the logical layout will be displayed SMI Installation Guide MAN 01 00157 1 1 D Providing Installation Information solar Bd fete To display a physical layout you need to map the locations of the installed power optimizers To generate a physical mapping use a mapping template which should be filled out using the detachable stickers see Providing Installation Information below The logical and physical mapping can be used for debugging a problem using the SolarEdge monitoring portal If you do not report the physical and logical mapping of the installed power optimizers to SolarEdge the SolarEdge monitoring portal will show the logical layout indicating which power optimizers are connect
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