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1. TO Ja uj mmm TL n i isi unit mm Fig 3 8 More than one inverter need to be installed the dimensions below should be considered 1 2 ASTRONERGY 1000nma mA y mume Roof Ground 4 Electrical Connections Grid type TN C grid TN S grid TN C S grid TN C grid TN S grid TN C S grid yes CHPI 12KTL N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes if uN PE lt 30V no should connect to PEN of grid yes CHPI 20KTL N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes if uN PE 30V no should connect to PEN of grid A GHNT COMPANY 1 3 www astronergy com 4 2 Wiring AC Output You must install a separate three phase circuit breaker or other load disconnection unit for each inverter in order to ensure that the inverter can be safely disconnected under load e Measure the public grid voltage and frequency Voltage 400Vac Frequency 50Hz in 3 Phase e Open the breaker between the PV inverter and utility e Screw storsional force is 8 kg cm Specification of AC breaker CHPI 10KTL 12KTL 25A 400V CHPI 18KTL 20KTL 50A 400V Cable requirements Won panewu Wawa RN 12KTL 2 05 4 11 4 16 12 6 20KTL 2 59 4 11 6 16 10 62. Conductor cross Max cable length spin a a E ud 6 0 mm 16 0 mm 141m 116m AC connector type Available wire gauge AC Screw Terminal 6 0 16 0 mm 1 4 ASTRONERGY AC Screw Terminal 1 The AC side terminals of the inverter are like the following figure it is clear to confirm that L1 L2 L3 represents three live line output N represents neutral line and y is grounding line Fig 4 2 1 2 Connect five standard cables into relevant terminals The five cables should be put through the protection shell as figure below Q E QOO Fig 4 2 2 3 Fasten the protection shell onto the bottom of the inverter make sure the four screws are tight the completed appearance is like the below figure A GHNT COMPANY 1 5 www astronergy com 4 3 Wiring DC Input 1 Check the connection cables of the PV modules for correct polarity and make sure that the maximum input voltage of the inverter never exceed 1000Vdc 2 The diagram drawing of DC side is shown as below notice that the connectors are in paired male and female connectors
3. single knock Output info 6 Turn on the AC breaker between inverter and grid the system will operate automatically 7 Under normal operating conditions the LCD displays Power xx xx Kw at State info this is the power feed into grid The LED turns green 8 Check the time and date of inverter as follow Single knock to Light the backlight gt State info Thrice knock gt Inverter info single knock gt System Time double knock if they are not correct please set them refer to 6 3 4 or 6 4 3 text line 9 Finish commissioning 7 Operation Modes 7 1 Normal Mode In this mode the inverter works normally and LED turns green e Whenever the DC voltage is higher than 350Vac inverter converts power to grid as generated by the PV panels e Whenever the DC voltage is lower than 300Vac the inverter will work in waiting state and attempt to connect the grid In waiting state the inverter consumes just enough power generated by the PV panel to monitor the internal system Notes The inverter starts up automatically when DC power from the PV panel is sufficient 2 2 ASTRONERGY 7 2 Fault Mode The internal intelligent controller can continuously monitor and adjust the system status If inverter finds any unexpected conditions such as system fault and inverter fault the fault information will be displayed on the LCD In fault mode the LED turns red Notes Detailed fault information refers to Chapter 10 2 ERROR messages disp
4. INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL FOR INVERTER OF 10 20KTL THE POWER OF ASTRONERGY A CHNT COMPANY ASTROMERGY INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL FOR INVERTER OF 10 20KTL 1 Introduction 1 1 Validity 1 2 Target Group 1 3 Product Overview 1 4 Safety 2 Unpacking 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection 22 Information of Label 3 Mounting 3 1 Safety instruction 3 2 Selecting the Installation Location 3 3 Installation guidance 4 Electrical Connections 41 Types of Grid Structure and Connection Compatibility 42 Wiring AC Output 43 Wiring DC Input 44 RS485 cable connection 5 Heat Dissipation Maintenance 5 1 Cleaning Fans and Grills Exchanging Fan 6 Commission the Inverter 7 Operation Modes Zl Normal mode 7 2 Fault mode 7 3 Shutdown mode 8 LCD Display 8 1 Country Setting 82 General LCD display 8 3 Operate by knock 84 Data checking and parameters setting 8 5 Inverter faulty messages 9 Communitions 9 1 X Astronergy Net 9 2 X Astronergy Vision 9 3 A Astronergy Pano 9 4 Astronergy WebBox 10 Trouble Shooting 10 1 General question 10 2 Error Messages displayed on LCD 11 Specifications 12 Astronergy Factory Warranty 13 Warranty Conditions 14 Contact A CHNT COMPANY 1 www astronergy com 1 Introduction 1 1 Validity This installation guide contains installation commissioning communication trouble shooting information of Astronergy CHPI KTL series inverters CHP
5. The connectors for PV arrays and inverters are H4 AMPHENOL connectors DC switch NL 1 12 L13 RS 232 Fig 4 3 1 iN ih h A Fig 4 3 2 3 Check the assembled DC connectors for correct polarity and connect them to the inverter 4 The maximum string currents are varying from different inverter types a 12KTL 17A 20KTL 26A 1 6 ASTRONERGY 5 Cable requirements Won Panca We S s 12KTL 2 05 3 332 12 20KTL 2 05 3 332 12 4 4 RS485 cable connection Type 1 1 Unscrew the plastic connector 3 Put two heat shrink tubes onto the front head of RS485 cable Heat shrink tube A CANT COMPANY 1 7 www astronergy com 5 Make the heat shrink tubes wrap the joint 6 Assemble the connector Type 2 1 Please loosen four screws take down the RS485 waterproof cover from inverter If you don t choose RS485 as communication method keep it on the inverter f LEER F JAN Q ILe 2 Slightly loosen the swi
6. T 1606 Auto Test F Low Running U 49 907 49 3 Auto Test U Low Pass U 225 27 226 0 T 198 Auto Test F High Default valus Video 207 50 27 T i T 166 T i80 All Tests Pass Fig 8 4 7 8 5 Inverter faulty messages When system fault or inverter error occurs inverter will display faulty message or error code on LCD screen 8 5 1 System fault System fault is related to the solar system it may be caused by PV panels wiring AC wiring or AC grid faults The followings are all system faulty messages displayed on inverter System fault message may display on LCD Explanation and suggestion No AC Connection No utility no grid connected Residual High GFCI current high A GHNT COMPANY 3 5 www astronergy com System fault message may display on LCD Explanation and suggestion AC V Outrange Grid voltage out of range 8 5 2 X Error message Inverter errors are problems come from interior inverter ERROR CODE OPERATION Error 101 Communication fault Error 104 Model Fault Error 119 GFCI Fault 9 Communication 9 1 AstronergyNet AsronergyNet is a monitoring software applied to monitor Astronergy inverters via RS232 port or Bluetooth module With the special designed functions and friendly compact UI it can comprehensively meet users requirements for system monitoring and bring unprecedented user experience se o OEC E O w m fag ss m rx ee ee n 2 2 es T
7. 73778 Fax 34 9346 73789 Astronergy GmbH Karlstr 8 88212 Ravensburg Germany Tel 49 0 751 295096 10 Fax 49 0 751 295096 39 Astronergy Solar Inc Suite 1125 795 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94107 USA Tel 1 650 392 2777 KoyoAstro Co Ltd 1 5 6 Higashi Nihonbashi Chuo ku Tokyo 103 0004 Japan Tel 03 5820 2141 Fax 03 5820 2142 Astronergy Solar Korea 5t h FL Cowell Bldg 66 1 Banpo Dong Seocho Gu Korea Tel 82 0 2 2226 3911 Fax 82 0 2 2226 3910 Astronergy Solar Korea Thailand Co Ltd 184 88 Forum Tower 18FL Ratchadapisek Rd Huay Kwang Bangkok 10320 Thailand Tel 662 645 4155 Fax 662 245 3185 ASTRONERGY 1387 P 05 2013
8. GTGFUBxxxx Hain Ver 6D8 9 Comm Ver 0c 9 Fig8 2 3 The third power on interface Here are explanation of items on Fig8 2 3 No serial number of this inverter Model model name of this inverter Main Ver firmware version of control board Comm Ver firmware version of communication board After displaying information of the third interface for 3 seconds the background light will turn off A GHNT COMPANY 2 5 www astronergy com LCD Display Overview Xu unen SE TUNE UJ a Pay nur c dr HA up oT MESA mau SORA E G EPIO AL kikuk ANA ak ER SANTEN yy 4 ma sp up 9 TE z ti pit F guy ss Eis HINE F i 3s Eze Hi T SEPA adel Hapa d i LE F TAMUIBHHEHD JAAN T SEE Jpn ii gt TN E I zii 585 E H i WAN ngana WO BS wwv SEAT CL muy mju i ta Y Feti se ad A WA CANNE Jedes L 9pus 1 59 FLOtic s EL rah guru 8 2 2 LCD Display when background light off After the power on information is displayed automatically and the background light turns off the LCD display will switch to the following Interface 1 There are 4 interfaces which can be displayed in turn by single knock Interface 1 Running status See Fig 8 2 4 as reference The first line displays inverter s status description for example in faulty state it will display ERROR and State Fault followed with faulty codes which is convenient to compare with error code list i
9. KTL a little higher than the bracket Considering the weight of CHPI KTL you need to hang on the inverter During the process please maintain the balance of the CHPI KTL e Hang the inverter on the bracket through the match hooks on bracket and the back of the inverter e Installed one M6 10 screw at each side of inverter to reliable fixed it on the wall Please reference in Fig3 5 b e Connect the inverter to the earth Please reference in Fig3 6 e Recommend awning installation the purpose is to extend the inverter service life and reduce the power derating of the inverter The dimensions of awning refer to Fig 3 8 1 0 ASTRONERGY Fig 3 6 3 3 3 Installation layout p Information Avoid exposing inverter to direct sunlight rain or snow to extend the inverter service life despite the IP65 protection degree Exposure to the sunlight may cause additional internal heating which will cause power derating A GHNT COMPANY 1 1 www astronergy com 2450 an ne nena seen ol 1 1 1 e by Vani rs lt ph API x i N a 1 b 104 e gt d o 2200
10. address as communication address Also may use inverter s serial number as communication address The COM address could be assigned The second level menu Set COM Addr of setting is to set inverter s COM address Set fixed COM address Input password gt Setting gt Set COM addr gt Set Manual Current Addr is the current address of inverter COM Addr Up add address COM Addr Up decrease address Single knock to change value of fixed address double knock enter next manual Choose YES to save changes and LCD screen will display Set Addr OK Current Addr XXX see Fig 8 4 6 for reference 8 4 4 2 Setlanguage To change inverter s displaying language please select Setting gt Set language then LCD screen will display current language type single knock to change current language double knock will save changes and displays Set Language OK Current Language English see Fig 8 4 6 for reference The inverter provides five languages Italian English German Spanish and French The number on Set language interface is sequence number of these five languages the sequence number and its corresponding language are shown in Table 8 5 A CANT COMPANY 3 3 www astronergy com Table8 5 sequence number of languages English 1 Spanish 3 8 4 4 3 Setinvertertime Inverter provides a system clock user must set the system time after installation as the historical statistic data for a period were based on the clock User can se
11. and operators 1 The wall selected to install the inverter must be strong and firm enough to support and bear the weight of the inverter for a long period time Refer to Chapter 11 Specifications Thelocation selected must be suitable for inverters dimension Refer to Fig 3 2 Required Clearances Do not install the inverter on structures constructed of flammable or thermo labile materials 4 Never install the inverter in environment of little or no air flow nor dust environment The Ingress Protection rate is IP65 which means the inverter can be installed outdoors and indoors Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight in order to avoid the power and efficiency derating caused by excessive heating 7 The humidity of the installation location should be 0 95 without condensation 8 The ambient temperature of the inverter should be 25 C 60 C 9 The installation location must be freely and safely to get at all times 10 Vertically installation and make sure the connection of inverter must be downwards Never install horizontal and avoids forward and sideways tilt Refer to drawings below 8 ASTRONERGY 11 Notice the minimum clearances of the inverter Refer to Fig 3 2 Required Clearances Fig3 2 12 Do not install the inverter near television antenna or any other antennas and antenna cables 13 Do not install the inverter in living area the noise caused by the mac
12. opt Screw terminal LCD yes yes opt opt opt opt yes opt 740 440 235 mm 29 1 17 3 9 3 inch 740 440 235 mm 29 1 17 3 9 3 inch 41kg 90 4lb 60kg 132 3lb 60 C C13 F 140 F With derating above 45 C 113 F lt 55 dB A lt 55 dB A 2000m 6560ft without derating lt 0 5 W lt 0 5 W Transformerless Transformerless Smart cooling Smart cooling IP 65 IP 65 0 95 0 95 Non condensing Non condensing H4 MC4 opt H4 MC4 opt Screw terminal Screw terminal LCD LCD yes yes opt opt yes yes opt opt opt opt opt opt yes opt yes opt 740 440 235 mm 29 1 17 3 9 3 inch 60kg 132 3lb lt 55 dB A 0 5W Transformerless Smart cooling IP 65 0 95 Non condensing H4 MCA opt Screw terminal LCD yes yes opt opt opt opt yes opt Certificates and approvals VDE AR N4105 BDEW CEI 0 21 RD1669 VDE 0126 1 1 G59 IEC 62109 CE AS4777 AS NZS 3100 etc 12 Astronergy Factory Warranty This certificate represents a 5 year warranty for the Astronergy inverter products listed below Possession of this certificate validates a standard factory warranty of 5 years from the date of purchase Warranted products This warranty is applicable solely to the following products CHP 1 5KTL CHPI 2KTL CHP 3KTL CHPI 4 4KTL CHPI 5KTL CHPI 1 5KTL AS CHPI 2KTL AS CHPI 3KTL AS CHPI 5KTL AS CHPI 3 6KTL M2 CHPI 4 2KTL M2 CHPI 5KTL M2 CHPI 10KTL CHPI 12KTL CHPI 18KTL CHPI 20KTL Lim
13. shall not exceed the invoice as paid by the customer The Limited Product Warranties described above shall not apply to and Astronergy shall have no obligation of any kind whatsoever with respect to any inverter which has been subjected to e Misuse abuse neglect or accident Alteration improper installation or application Unauthorized modification or attempted repairs e Insufficient ventilation of the product e Transport damage e Breaking of the original manufacturers seal e Non observance of Astronergy installation and maintenance instruction e Failure to observe the applicable safety regulations e Power failure surges lighting flood fire exposure to incorrect use negligence accident force majeure explosion terrorist act vandalism or damage caused by incorrect installation modification or extreme weather conditions or other circumstances not reasonably attributable to Astronergy The warranty shall also cease to apply if the product cannot be correctly identified as the product of Astronergy Warranty claims will not be honored if the type of serial number on the inverters have been altered removed or rendered illegible 44 ASTRONERGY Liability The liability of Astronergy in respect of any defects in its PV inverters shall be limited to compliance with the obligations as stated in these terms and conditions of warranty Maximum liability shall be limited to the sale price of the product Astr
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15. 2 There are eleven countries rules to select 2 Germany 4 Italy 6 Hungary 8 Turkey 10 Spain Note if you can t find the country you want please directly select VDE0O1 26 3 When it comes to the country you want double knock to enter as Fig 03 Fig 8 1 3 4 When enter the confirm interface there are two options NO and YES and the cursor will stay at NO in default single knock to shift between NO and YES double knock to confirm your selection When at NO double knock will exit when at YES double knock will set up After the setting is successful the LCD will display Set Country OK and inverter will reboot automatically Set Country OK Fig 8 1 4 2 4 ASTRONERGY 8 2 Power on Display 8 2 1 Power on display After inverter restarts LCD background will light automatically Astronergy Logo will appear immediately The background light will last for 2 seconds See Fig8 2 1 for reference mm 5 gU E Fig8 2 1 Power on Astronergy Logo After displaying Astronergy Logo for 2 seconds LCD screen will switch to the second interface display the figure of inverter company name inverter s power rating etc The second interface will last for 3 seconds See Fig8 2 2 for reference PV Inverter 18 KTL Fig 8 2 2 The second power on interface After 3 seconds it will switch to the third interface See Fig8 2 3 for reference Ho gBadgagagaagggg Model
16. ES fama H d mm d m is 14 a mm E EL Eir m PR ga a S kk WH T um TI qm gt EE E A i a m cm mam LI d LI ume Lr 1 Lam LLLI E 649 CHE esti i HONO GR m o4 w amp jiu c Fig 9 1 30 ASTRONERGY Features e Monitor and record current data and of inverters e Record historical data e Monitor and record event information of inverter e Connect computer and inverter via RS232 and RS485 port wire connection or Bluetooth module wireless connection e Remote access available for local area network Notes Users are able to monitor the inverter after the setting of software Detailed information about setting and functions refer to the AstronergyNET Manual 9 2 AstronergyVision AstronergyVision is a wireless monitoring device which consists of a power monitor and a number of transmitters and one AstronergyVision can monitoring 1 to 6 inverters The transmitters transmit the running data collected from photovoltaic inverters to the monitor and display the data onto the monitor screen including data of generated energy the gross generated energy and the generation income obtained from the above mentioned data through some simple calculations indoor temperature date and time as well as CO2 emissions Features e Monitor and transmitter communicate via wireless communication technology e External transmitter with IP65 waterproof and dustproof e Amonit
17. I 10KTL CHPI 12KTL CHPI 18KTL CHPI 20KTL With this installation guide users are able to install and operate the inverters easily This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment connected to the Astronergy CHPI KTL Store this manual where accessible at all times 1 2 Target Group This manual is for qualified persons such as PV system installers or electricians Notes For possible changes in this manual Chint Solar Zhejiang Co Ltd accepts no responsibilities to inform the users 1 3 Product Overview Astronergy CHPI KTL series inverters are grid tied inverters which convert DC current generated by PV modules into AC current and feed it into the public grid in threephase Astronergy CHPI KTL series inverters are multi string inverters with multi MPP trackers which mean they are able to connect to different PV module arrays Inverters Overview 2 ASTRONERGY KN JA ng Jaan D DC Switch F RS232 lid H Series Number J Type label Symbol on the inverter Green constant Operation Rw O71 Inverter status symbol 4 o gt 1 Fans Fault contact installer Red flashing 2 Software update A CHNT COMPANY 3 www astronergy com Grid tied PV system Overview Input A DC Breaker Astronergy CHPI KTL Inverter Fig 1 2 As drawings shown above a complete Grid tied PV system consists of PV modules PV inverters public grid and other compone
18. age easy wireless and TCP IP configuration and presents plant data over Internet Features e A multi functional and high performance communication data logger Keep user informed of the system s status at any time e Massive storage with flexible parameters setting system information Fig 9 4 management error prompt and record e Collects data and uploads information over the internet in near real time to Astronergy Server platform 38 ASTRONERGY 10 Trouble Shooting Our quality control program assures that every inverter is manufactured to accurate specifications and is thoroughly tested before leaving our factory If you have difficulty in the operation of your inverter please read through the following information to correct the problem 10 1 General question For General question please visit www astronergy com and find the Q amp A column 10 2 Error Messages displayed on LCD An error message will be displayed on the LCD screen when a fault occurs The faults consist of system fault and inverter fault You may be advised to contact Astronergy in some situation please provide the following information Information concerning the inverter e Serial number e Model number e Error message on LCD e Short description of the problem Grid voltage e DC input voltage e Can you reproduce the failure If yes how lt Has this problem occurred in the past e What was the ambient condition when the problem occur
19. ch items in third level menu interface of working information State information Table 8 3 Historical information sub items explanation Second level menu Third level items Item explanation Error2 Xxx Error4 xxx More More error record A GHNT COMPANY 3 1 www astronergy com Second level menu Third level items Item explanation E in 7Days Format is Month Date xxxx x is energy generated in that day MM DD xxxx x Kwh MM xxxx x Kwh XXXX X is energy generated in that month HE NER Tie indicate this is latest 10 years running data 20XX xxxx x Mwh XXXX X is energy generated in the corresponding year 8 4 3 3 Property information The followings are second level menu interfaces of property shown in Fig 8 4 5 Enter 9 Fig 8 4 5 Property information Explanation of each items in third level menu interface of working information State information First level menu Second level items Item explanation Model GTGFOOxxxx Model name of this inverter Comm Ver 0C0 9 Firmware version of Communication Board 8 4 4 Parameters set and auto test The followings are setting information in second level menu and its submenus shown in Fig 8 4 6 32 ASTRONERGY Eu eee Enter Bute Tomt Fig 8 4 6 setting second level menu and its sub menus 8 4 A41 Setinverter s COM address When communicating with monitoring software or device the software or device may regard inverter s COM
20. duce the power derating when Astronergy inverters working under high ambient temperature Astronergy inverters are equipped with cooling fans on the top of the shell When the temperature is high fans start work to lower the ambient temperature Once the output power is derating because of too high warming some tips can help you solve such problems e Theair grills or cooling fans are clogged To clean the air grills and cooling fans please refer to 5 1 Cleaning Fans and Grills e Oneor two cooling fans failed To exchange the cooling fans please refer to 5 2 Exchanging Fans e Poor ventilation of installation location Choose appropriate installation location before mounting 5 1 Cleaning Fans and Grills Maintain fans and grills every half a year to reduce the power derating caused by high warming If the fans or grills are just covered by soft dust particles using tools such as vacuum cleaner to clean the fans And if user has no such tools or there are obstructions in fans grills or the cooling area of inverter you need to clean the fans and grills after they are took apart from the inverter 1 Please disconnect the DC and AC connection e Turn off the DC switch e Disconnect the DC terminal You might need some tool to disconnect the male and female terminals e Disconnect the AC terminal 2 0 ASTRONERGY 2 Remove the protecting plants at the bottom of CHPI KTL inverter Remove the inverter from mounting bracket and place i
21. hine may affect on daily life 14 For security reasons don t install the inverter in place where the children can reach 3 3 Installation guidance 3 3 1 Mounting the Bracket N DANGER In order to avoid electrical shock or other injury inspect existing electronic or plumbing installations before drilling holes To mount the inverter on the wall we should mount the bracket to the wall firmly first of all a Bracket of CHPI 10KTL 12KTL b Bracket of CHPI 18KTL 20KTL Fig3 3 A GHNT COMPANY www astronergy com Hint Data units in mm Steps e Drill holes for screws while use the mounting frame as template 6 holes for CHPI 10 12KTL and 8 for CHPI 18 20KTL e Fix the mounting frame on the wall as the figures shown below combine as the screws as the Items Fig 2 1 shows items D 3 3 2 Mounting Inverter DANGER Falling equipment can cause serious or even fatal injury never mount the inverter on the bracket unless you are sure that the mounting frame is really firmly mounted on the wall after carefully checking After the bracket is irmly mounted on the wall then mount the inverter on the bracket e Rise up the CHPI
22. ist please contact Warning103 Fail to read EEPROM Astronrgy customer service to replace the COM board 10 2 3 Inverter fault data from control board for 10 l l Error 103 ed Restart inverter if problem still exist Contact Astronergy Error 119 communication problem Restart inverter if problem still exist Contact Astronergy A GHNT COMPANY 41 www astronergy com 11 Specifications CHPI 10KTL CHPI 12KTL CHPI 18KTL CHPI 20KTL Max DC power Max DC voltage Start Voltage PV voltage range MPPT MPP voltage range nominal voltage Full load DC voltage range Max input current Max input current per string Number of independent MPP trackers strings per MPP tracker Output AC Max AC apparent power Max AC output power Nominal AC output power Max output current AC nominal voltage range AC grid frequency range Power factor THDI AC grid connection type Efficiency Max efficiency Euro eta MPPT efficiency Protection devices DC reverse polarity protection DC switch for each MPPT Output over current protection Output AC overvoltage Protection Varistor Ground fault monitoring Grid monitoring Integrated all pole sensitive leakage current monitoring unit 42 ASTRONERGY 10500W 1000V 350V 180V 1000V 300V 1000V 600V 400V 800V 15A 15A 20A 2 2 10kVA 10kW 9kW 16A 3 N PE 230V 400V 184 275V 50Hz 6 5Hz 0 8leading 0 8laging
23. ited Product Warranty Applicable under normal application installation use and service conditions Astronergy warrants the above listed products to be free from defects and or failure specified for a period not exceeding five 5 years from the date of sale as shown in the Proof of Purchase to the Original purchaser A GHNT COMPANY 43 www astronergy com The warranties described in these Limited Warranties are exclusive and are expressly in lieu of and exclude all other warranties whether written oral express or implied including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose use or application and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Astronergy unless such other obligations or liabilities are expressly agreed to it in writing signed and approved by Astronergy Astronergy shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property or for other loss or injury resulting from any cause whatsoever arising out of or related to the modules including without limitation any defects in the modules or from use or installation Under no circumstances shall Astronergy be liable for incidental consequential or special damages howsoever caused loss of use loss of production loss of revenues are therefore specifically and without limitation excluded to the extent legally permissible Astronergy s aggregate liability if any in damages or otherwise
24. layed on LCD 7 3 Shutdown Mode Inverters automatically stop running during periods of little or no sunlight In shutdown mode the inverters take no power from the grid and panel and the LCD and LED turns off Notes If the PV string DC voltage is too low the inverter will also turn to Shutdown Mode 8 Country Setting and LCD Display In the lower right corner of inverter there is the LCD display We can check inverter running status historical generation data etc on the LCD screen Items displayed can be changed by knock you can also change some inverter parameters by knock 8 1 Country Setting If it is the first time the inverter starts up after installation LCD will quickly switch to and stay at the country setting interface Only the inverter is set to comply with a certain country rule it will work and display normally Otherwise LCD will always stay at the Please select interface Please finish the country setting according to the following steps 1 When at the first interface Select country the option is VDE0126 in default By single knock countries will vary from one to another for example France as Fig 8 1 2 Select country UDEO126 Fig 8 1 1 Select country France Fig 8 1 2 f you have ordered the inverter with specific country settings the parameters have been preset in factory and you don t need to operate this step any more A GHNT COMPANY 23 www astronergy com
25. lt 3 Three phase 98 97 5 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 12500W 1000V 350V 180V 1000V 300V 1000V 600V 400V 800V 17A 17A 20A 2 2 12kVA 12kW 10 8kW 19A 3 N PE 230V 400V 184 275V 50Hz 6 5Hz 0 8leading 0 8laging lt 3 Three phase 98 97 5 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 18700W 1000V 350V 180V 1000V 300V 1000V 600V 400V 800V 23A 23A 20A 2 2 18kVA 18kW 16 2kW 28 6A 3 N PE 230V 400V 184 275V 50Hz 6 5Hz 0 8leading 0 8laging lt 3 Three phase 98 97 5 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 20800W 1000V 350V 180V 1000V 300V 1000V 600V 400V 800V 26A 26A 20A 2 3 20kVA 20kW 18kW 32A 3 N PE 230V 400V 184 275V 50Hz 6 5Hz 0 8leading 0 8laging lt 3 Three phase 98 97 5 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes CHPI 10KTL CHPI 18KTL CHPI 12KTL CHPI 20KTL Dimensions W H D in mm Weight Operating temperature range Noise emission typical Altitude Self consumption night Topology Cooling concept Environmental Protection Rating Relative humidity Features DC connection AC connection Display Interfaces RS232 RS485 Bluetooth RF Zigbee Wifi Warranty 5years 10years 740 440 235 mm 29 1 17 3 9 3 inch 41kg 90 4lb lt 55 dB A 0 5W Transformerless Smart cooling IP 65 0 95 Non condensing H4 MC4
26. n ERROR 1801 manual The second line displays inverter s states name and the third line displays E day 00 0 E all 596 energy generated today and the forth line displays the total energy generated since installation Fig8 2 4 Interface 1 Running status 2 6 ASTRONERGY Interface 2 Input information See Fig8 2 5 for reference This interface displays parameters of PV input including input voltage current and power of each MPP tracker V pv input voltage of MPPT1 and MPPT2 l pv input current of MPPT1 and MPPT2 W pv input power of MPPT1 and MPPT2 Input Info Vpy 000 000 V I pv 00 0700 A P pv 0007 000 Fig8 2 5 Interface 2 Input information Interface 3 Output information See Fig8 2 6 for reference This interface displays output information of inverter including output voltage of each phase output current of each phase and output power of each phase Output Info V 0007 8000 BBB I 00 0700 0700 O P 0007 a88B80 gga Fig8 2 6 Interface 3 Output information V output voltage of each phase I output current of each phase P output power of each phase Interface 4 24 hour generation curve See Fig8 2 7 for reference This interface shows the generated power of every hour this day Max 18 5KWh d o Fig8 2 7 Interface 4 24 hour s generation curve Max maximum power of today Power curve today s power curve 8 2 3 Connecting messages When inverter started to c
27. nts Moreover PV inverters always act as key components The Astronergy CHPI KTL series inverters may only be operated with PV generators modules and cabling with protective insulation Do not connect any source of energy other than PV modules to the Astronergy CHPI KTL series When design a PV system contains Astronergy CHPI KTL series inverters or any other Astronergy inverters the system designing software AstronergyDesign download from site www astronergy com will provide adequate supports Notes If PV modules of the PV system require POSITIVE or NEGATIVE GROUND or the capacitance relative to ground of the modules is large please contact Astronergy for technical support before installation 1 4 Safety Astronergy CHPI KTL is designed to use worldwide hence the inverters meet different safety standards of variety countries and regions VDE AR N 4105 BDEW CEI 0 21 IEC 62109 1 2 VDE0126 1 1 RD1663 G59 CE DANGER Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter All work on the inverter may be carried out by qualified personnel only The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 4 ASTRONERGY CAUTION Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts During operation the u
28. nverter horizontally on clean and dry place 3 Screw off the screws to open the cover with suitable tool then fans will be seen as figures below SS SS K X N JY iN Se A Cf 4 Pull out the white connectors with some tinny tools a gt o YE N NG EPA D ER ZR ON Ho ZF 2l A GHNT COMPANY 2 1 www astronergy com 6 When finishing cleaning put back the fans in reverse order 5 2 Exchanging Fan Sometimes the heat dissipation error occurred because the cooling fans failed under such circumstances one need exchange the cooling fans 440 o 6 Commission the Inverter 1 Remove all covers from the PV array AEN 2 Check the PV and AC voltage NO 3 Plug in the PV input 4 Turn the DC Disconnect to position I Fig 6 1 5 If the inverter is connected with PV panel arrays and the input voltage is higher than 300Vdc while the AC grid is not connected yet LCD will display messages in order as below e Company info gt Basic info State info e The LCD will display AC V outrange at State info and the LED turns red Please check all information on the LCD operate by knocks you will see the different parameters e Single knock to Light the backlight State info single knock Input info
29. onergy shall accept no liability for loss of profit resultant of indirect damage any loss of electrical power and or compensation of energy suppliers within the express meaning of that term The warranty rights as meant herein are not transferable or assignable to any third party excepting the named warranty holder 13 Warranty Conditions If a device becomes defective during the agreed Astronergy factory warranty period and provided that it will not be impossible or unreasonable the device will be as selected by Astronergy 1 Shipped to a Astronergy service center for repair or 2 repaired on site or 3 exchanged for a replacement device of equivalent value according to model and age The warranty shall not cover transportation costs in connection with the return of defective modules The cost of the installation or reinstallation of the modules shall also be expressly excluded as are all other related logistical and process costs incurred by all parties in relation to this warranty claim 14 Contact If you have technical problems concerning our products contact your installer or Astronergy During inquiring please provide below information 1 Inverter type 2 Modules information 3 Communication method 4 Serial number of Inverters 5 Error code of Inverters 6 Display of inverters A GHNT COMPANY 4 5 www astronergy com oo e o oo e 0000060000680 d 66 o 66 6660606060 66 6 oo 6 0000 6 eo00
30. onnect to grid the following message will appear on LCD screen See Fig8 2 8 for reference A GHNT COMPANY 2 7 www astronergy com State Waiting Connect in 0305 E day 32 0 E all 238 6 Fig8 2 8 Connect to gird interface 8 3 Operate by knock 8 3 1 Knock type and definition The inverter can support three kinds of knock single knock double knock and thrice knock Each kind of knock has different function Refer to specified definition in Table 8 1 Table 8 1 Knock definition list Single knock Down Tri three knock Esc 8 3 2 Light background light and single knock to check running information Before light the background light the three types of knock functions the same which is just lighting the background just light the background Note that the background lighting will automatically turn off if there is no knock detected in 10 seconds During cloudy days or in the area of low light it s inconvenient for users to check inverter running information such as status input data output data energy generated In this case user can light the background and check those data by single knock a single knock will switch LCD screen to a following interface The interface display on LCD screen will circle as follows Fir8 2 4 gt Fig8 2 5 gt Fig 8 2 6 gt Fig8 2 7 gt Fig8 2 8 and then again Fig8 2 4 8 4 Data checking and parameters setting 8 4 1 First level menu It is a little bit different to en
31. or can simultaneously communicate with six transmitters e Communication distance between monitor and transmitter 30 meter e Power supply option built in battery slot an external DC power supply e Easyinstallation and convenient to use it Fig 9 2 Notes The Monitor should be kept indoor For detailed information please refer to AstronergyVision Manual A GHNT COMPANY 3 7 www astronergy com 9 3 AstronergyPano It is the latest intelligent monitoring master specially designed for solar power plant Using stable Linux operating system with high speed CPU it can smartly present solar system status through friendly user interface on 8 inch large color touch screen AS jm Fig 9 3 Features e A multi functional and high performance communication data logger Keep user informed of the system s status at any time e Massive storage with flexible parameters setting system information management error prompt and record e Collects data and uploads information over the internet in near real time to Astronergy Server platform e Connect with inverter RS485 and Zigbee Wireless module e 8inchestouch screen option support hand writing and USB mouse 9 4 AstronergyWebBox It is a cost effective and compact monitoring device specially designed for solar power plant Using stable Linux operating system with high speed CPU it can smartly record your system features AstronergyWebBox Provides local stor
32. pper lid of the enclosure and the enclosure body may become hot Only touch the lower enclosure lid during operation CAUTION Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation Do not stay closer than 20 cm to the inverter for any length of time Grounding the PV generator Comply with the local requirements for grounding the PV modules and the PV generator Astronergy recommends connecting the generator frame and other electrically conductive surfaces in a manner which ensures continuous conduction and ground these in order to have optimal protection of the system and personnel CAUTION Possible damage the PV modules as a result of Identification of String Failure The Astronergy CHPI KTL Inverter is equipped with a system which recognizes total failure of individual strings or part strings 2 Unpacking 2 1 Unpacking and Inspection Before opening the packing box of Astronergy CHPI KTL please note that whether there are any visible external damages Once open the packing box please check the delivery for completeness and for any visible external damages of the inverter If there are anything damaged or missing please contact your dealer Complete delivery should contain as follows A GHNT COMPANY www astronergy com A B C D E ram S amen oeaan B 1 Mounting frame D 6 8 Explosion screw EC NA jae NAN E eee F 1 Cable gland for AC connection DEO NGNMANDIUMUM 1m H 3 M6 socket head cap sc
33. re that the inverters connect to the ground in order to protect property and personal safety e The inverter must only be operated with PV generator Do not connect any other source of energy to it e Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside the PV Inverter Please disconnect these circuits before servicing e This unit is designed to feed power to the public power grid utility only Do not connect this unit to an AC source or generator Connecting Inverter to external devices could result in serious damage to your equipment A CHNT COMPANY 7 www astronergy com e When a photovoltaic panel is exposed to light it generates a DC voltage When connected to this equipment a photovoltaic panel will charge the DC link capacitors e Energy stored in this equipment s DC link capacitors presents a risk of electric shock Even after the unit is disconnected from the grid and photovoltaic panels high voltages may still exist inside the PV Inverter Do not remove the casing until at least 5 minutes after disconnecting all power sources e Although designed to meet all safety requirements some parts and surfaces of Inverter are still hot during operation To reduce the risk of injury do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PV Inverter or nearby surfaces while Inverter is operating 3 2 Selecting the Installation Location This is guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation location to avoid potential damages to device
34. red Information concerning the PV panels e Manufacturer name and model number of the PV panel e Output power of the panel e Voc of the panel e Vmp of the panel e Imp of the panel e Number of panels in each string If it is necessary to replace the unit please ship it in the original box A GHNT COMPANY 39 www astronergy com 10 2 1 System fault System fault system faults are mainly caused by system instead of inverter please check the items as instructed below before replacing inverter 1 Check grid voltage Utility grid voltage Is out of 2 Check AC wiring especially the ground wire permissible range 3 If the error message still exists despite the grid voltage being within the tolerable range contact Astronergy 1 Check if panel enclosure ground properly 2 Check if inverter ground properly 3 Check if the DC breaker gets wet 4 Check the impedance of PV amp PV between ground must be more than 8 MQ If the error message is displayed despite the above checking passed contact Astronergy 1 Restart inverter 2 f error message still exists contact Astronergy AC V Outrange PV Isolation Low Insulation problem Output High DCI Output current DC offset too high Restart inverter repeat Auto Test if problem still exist contact Astronergy Auto Test Failed Auto test didn t pass 40 ASTRONERGY 10 2 2 Inverter warning Restart the inverter If the warning still ex
35. rews A A ee E 1 Warranty not show in the picture Hint Number of D is 6 for CHP 10 12 KTL and 8 for CHPI 18 20 KTL Notes Though the packaging box of Astronergy CHPI KTL is durable please treat the packing box gently and avoid dispose the packing box 6 ASTRONERGY 2 2 Information of Label The label contains information as below eo PV Grid connected Inverter ASTRONERGY A CHNT COMPANY Model Name CHPI 10KTL e The inverter type model Model Name ModelName e The certificates and approvals Certificate Number and Logos at 2 15A 300V 1000V the bottom of thelabel 3 N PE 230V 400V e Specifications of the inverter FFom UDCmax to Operation vous Ambient Temperature em 14 PFO 0 9leading 0 9laging Protection Degree IP65 Operation Ambient _55 C_go c Temperature VDE AR N4105 Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently 3 Installation 3 1 Safety instruction All electrical installations shall be done in accordance with the local and national electrical codes Do not remove the casing Inverter contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified service personnel All wiring and electrical installation should be conducted by a qualified service personnel e Carefully remove the unit from its packaging and inspect for external damage If you find any imperfections please contact your local dealer e Be su
36. t the following time parameters year month day hour minute Set year Setting gt Set time gt Set year Year up or Year down knock to change year Thrice knock to exit and save changes Set month Setting gt Set time gt Set month gt Month up or Month down gt knock to change month Thrice knock to exit and save changes Set date Setting gt Set time gt Set date gt Date up or Date down gt knock to change date Thrice knock to exit and save changes Set hour Setting gt Set time gt Set hour gt Hour up or Hour down gt knock to change Hour Thrice knock to exit and save changes Set minute Setting gt Set time gt Set minute gt minute up or minute down gt knock to change minute Thrice knock to exit and save changes 8 4 4 4 Auto test function Auto test function is to check the inverter s protection when grid is abnormal including over voltage under voltage over frequency and under frequency To run auto test function please select Setting gt Auto test then double knock to start auto test function It s required to connect inverter to computer and run a test software in computer Auto test procedure Vi226 0 268 0 T 1680 34 asraonEncv Auto Test U Low Default value U 225 37 190 6 T 200 Auto Test F High Pass U 49 F57 49 92 T 109 Auto Test F Low Default value U dg oo 49 73 Auto Test U Low Running Ur 226 27 192 06 T 200 Auto Test F High Running uU 49 95 580 12
37. ter the first level menu note that using thrice knock to enter first level menu instead of double knock Fig 8 4 1 is interface of first level menu gt Working History Property Setting 2 8 ASTRONERGY In this interface a single knock will switch the index to next item a double knock will enter the corresponding second level menu 8 4 2 Second level menu In first level menu double knock will lead to next level menu The followings are second level menu interfaces for each first level menu items shown in Fig 8 4 2 In second level menu a single knock will switch the index to next item a double knock will enter the corresponding third level menu And a thrice knock will back to first level menu o Inverter info System time Error Record E In 7 Days Enter E In This Year E In Each Year gt Working History Property Setting No XK KM MM KM Model GTGFOUdxexx Main Ver 608 9 Comm Ver co F Set Com Addr Set Language Set Tine Auto Test Fig 8 4 2 Second level menu for each first level menu items 8 4 3 Third level menu and explanations 8 4 3 1 Working information The followings are third level menu interfaces for each second level menu items of working information shown in Fig 8 4 3 A GHNT COMPANY 29 www astronergy com Enter Note if there is display before the time number that mean the time number isn t correct Fig 8 4 3 Third level menu in
38. terface of working information Explanations of each items in third level menu interface of working information State information Table 8 2 Working information sub items explanation Second level menu Third level items Item explanation Power XXX XX AC gross output power Bday nergy prodtucedtoday 0 E all Energy produced since installation 0000 MPH Meternputparametes V pv XXX XXX PV input voltage for each MPP tracker 0000 Hxobex PV Input current foreach MPP tracker P pv XXX XXX PV input power for each MPP tracker 0000 Qutputinfo Inverter output parameters 00 V XXX XXX XXX AC output voltage for each phase 30 astronercy Second level menu Third level items Item explanation Power chart histogram of generation power Power info Generation power information of inverter Q Reactive power 8 4 3 2 Historical information The followings are third level menu interfaces for each second level menu items of historical information shown in Fig 8 4 4 Error ann ErrurZ xwm Erracd H Ptah ae en a More Error 41 na Error 5S wwx LZ LE sick kar aka ling iF SF mi leds La ILLI KEH Ia PAU Be EA HEH Barm xxu haga CAH F irror Record E de fT D ys E In This veer Enter E In Euch Your Fir tha AU see eh DF eee eee KAN td ind e d uar PO HEHE shka ZHI EHEER Hika HET amma ajaa Fig 8 4 4 Third level menu interface of historical information Explanation of ea
39. vel nut remove the filler plug from the M16 cable gland OSS OA ae 1 8 ASTRONERGY 3 Make the cable through the hole of cable gland and put the cable into the RS485 terminals fix all cables with screwdriver 1 to 1 3 to 3 2 to the shielding layer or no connection The type of cable is recommended as KVVRP22 2 1 5mm2 Information Pull cables outwards to confirm whether they are installed firmly 4 Plug in two terminals Cover the fix board IN ai m IN 3 1 FA FA N es H N d y dz A 7 1 ANE I dili x Ka Wd ANI OQ i Information Tighten 4 pcs screws first then tighten cable gland 5 Tighten 4pcs screws and cable gland Note 1 As to the connection between inverters please refer to the following figure 123 123 123 123 RS 485 terminal of the inverter 1 RS 485 terminal of the inverter 2 2 As to the connection between inverter and ShineWebBox ShinePano please refer to the following figure D i w Ik N IIN 4 IN RS 485 terminal of the inverter Com port of Astronergy WebBOX A GHNT COMPANY 1 9 www astronergy com 5 Heat Dissipation Maintenance Heat dissipation is important to re
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