SolarWorx GTI User Manual
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1. TriSolar Mains Connect Inverter USER MANUAL TRISOLAR MCI 2KW46 Features VV VV ON ON ON V V WV Mains Connect Inverter Continuous Output Power Rating without de rating at up to 50 C ambient temperature DC Battery input Solar Wind and Hydro MPPT DC input Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT Combi Connect offering True Hybrid interactivity Direct feed connection Solar input capacity up to a 2400 Watts Remote control replica of main control panel with LCD display Power Stack for increased power Need more power Just keep stacking Reguires optional accessories please see installation section for more information Page 5 About TriSolar Mains Connect Inverter Introduction The TriSolar MCI can operate as a true Hybrid power system were power produced from your solar panels wind generator or hydro system can be sent back into the grid for a credit however authorisation from your electricity provider is reguired The system can also operate as a standalone power system allowing you to power your home during a grid failure or for an independent Off Grid setup Alternatively for Off Grid systems a backup generator can be automatically started to help support the homes power needs The TriSolar MCI is a highly reliable Mains Connect Inverter and its most critical feature is to maximise the harvest energy from the PV array by using the advanced technology of Maximum Power Point Tracki2. Dimension HXWXD 368 x 256 x 424 mm Weight kgs 26 kgs Page 8 424 Front View Backside Mounting Holes Page 11 The TriSolar MCI can be configured for use in a 2 or 3 phase applications see page 32 Note e Make sure you have enough battery capacity to support all of the TriSolar MCI Units e Install the TriSolar MCI units next to each other making sure there is adequate clearance for ventilation of at least 20 cm For better ventilation please install the fan cover optional e The battery cables for each TriSolar MCI must be of egual in length The TriSolar MCI inverter will automatically disconnect from the utility grid when the utility grid is out of voltage frequency range during a black out grid failure or when the inverter shuts down due to a fault condition This is to guarantee protection for persons operating on the utility grid and in compliance with the AS4777 standards The TriSolar MCI can be operated remotely from remote port with the aid of a remote control panel For connection of a remote control panel see page 29 Note The display panel and operation flow of the remote control panel is exactly the same as the upper front display panel BATTERY AC LOAD MAINS CONNECT INVERTER BEEN poo an MENU DATA _ ESC AC GRID e 4 V ENT RESET POWER AC GRID Page 25 2 12 Diagram Net vs Gross Metering NET Metering VS GROSS Metering Solar Panels AC LOA
3. ESC AC GRID 4 A ENT RESET POWER AC GRID 2 a z N E s 8 E a 1 E 3 MN 4 PB1 PB5 PBA PB4 PB3 The POWER rocker switch 9 1s the Master ON OFF Switch This switch in the OFF position will terminate all functions of the TriSolar MCI NOTE The AC Output is turned OFF when the inverter is Switched OFF at the Master Power Switch Page 38 4 10 Front Panel Display LED Indicators 1 BATTERY MOL operating in Batey Mode 3 MPPT DC INPUT MCIIs operating in MPPT Mode 3 icbDipay Display user information AC Grid is stable and within the No AC Grid Voltage amp frequency settings Blackout AC GRID FEED em jaha re e Flashing AC Grid voltage or frequency is checking Green Power is being sent to the Disconnected from 5 COMBI GRID MS MA Combi Grid Combi Grid mn POWER MASTER Power Switch Yellow Power is being used from the No AC Grid Mains Grid to support AC Load Blackout Mains AC power plus the Combi 7 AC GRID Inverter power and the MCT s power is being used EN Combi Not Connected Green CombiNet connection is active Or Wrong COMBI Red CombiNet Connect is lost d communication check cable or reboot system Settings Yellow TriSolar MCI is supplying There is NO AC AC LOAD power to the Combi Grid to support the output to the load Combi Page 39 4 20 Front Panel Button Operations Front Panel Button Operations 1 Function K
4. Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt e Use constant U1 07 to display the model number of the MCI U1 08 Elapsed Time Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt e Use constant U1 08 to monitor the elapsed time after power ON O1 03 0 or after RUN O1 03 1 in units of 1 hour U1 09 Software Version Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt Use constant U1 09 to check the software version Page 43
5. D Import Export Meter MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking Normal AC Grid Supply Inverter AC Input SolarWorx GTI Solar Panels AC LOAD Mains Grid a a cA Export Import Meter br Zl W y v S y mic MPPT e N Maximum Power Point Tracking Ti Normal AC Grid Supply Inverter AC Input p GROSS Metering SolarWorx GTI Please note specifications are subject to Manufactures changes Page 28 WARNING PORT A PORT B PORT IN 01090 EXT AC OUT DDn t reverse the and G FE Connections Lower Front side A PORT A IN B PORT B OUT C PORT C EXT D AC Output Breaker E ACOUTE F ACOUTN G ACOUTL H Battery POS NEG Connections for parallel power Connections for parallel power Connections for external Remote Control amp PC Mains AC output Circuit Breaker Connecting terminal for AC output Ground Earth Connecting terminal for AC output Neutral NEG Connecting terminal for AC output Live POS DC Input cables Page 29 pr PT OIN eq 113 7 p TUBUET 9 91 2 1 PWT Page 30 3 12 Connection Schematic Multi Cable Solar Connection se SOLAR WORX H ELECTRIC GRID TIED INVERTER Solar Input Circuit Breakers DC POS LINK BAR N DC NEG LINK BAR f 4 i N MAIN DC INPUT Circuit Breaker MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking Please note specifications are subject to Manufactures change
6. ba Earth Electrode DC INPUT Circuit Breaker A Wind Turbin Contriler is required for Wind Generatorts that have 3 phase AC output Please note specifications are subject to Manufactures changes Page 35 3 22 Connection Schematic Hydro Grid Feed EXAMPLE OF CONNECTION OF Solar Worx GTI TO SWITCHBOARD WITH LOCAL MEN CONNECTION DC Input Hydro MPPT MODE Import Export Meter Normal AC Grid Supply Inverter AC Input A SolarWorx A ELECTRIC GRID TIED INVERTER U AC INPUT 3 Circuit Breaker Hydro Water Generation Neutral bar MEN Connection Earth bar DC Output Earth Electrode DC INPUT Circuit Breaker Please note specifications are subject to Manufactures changes Page 36 3 23 Connection Schematic Battery Mode Grid Feed EXAMPLE OF CONNECTION OF SolarWorx GTI TO SWITCHBOARD WITH LOCAL MEN CONNECTION DC Input BATTERY MODE Import Export Meter CC B Nn Y Normal AC Grid Suppl Inverter AC Input S Solar Panels 4 Solar Worx A ELECTRIC GRID TIED INVERTER Solar Controller MPPT AC INPUT Circuit Breaker Wind Controller C Neutral bar MEN Connection ectrode Circuit Breaker wi n f N ET Sa NI Wind Generation I k Please note specifications are subject to Manufactures changes Page 37 AC LOAD MAINS CONNECT INVERTER Ks E MENU N A DATA
7. ed Constants group setting which are different from initial setting Users can program and modify constants Note On any Menu Screen pressing ESC key will return you to the previous Menu Page 41 4 40 Main Menu Operation Monitor Main Menu Operation Monitor U1 00 Operation Status Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt Use U1 00 to monitor the current status of the MCI e Waiting MCI Fault Grid Fault No Utility MCI OH Over Heat Grid Check Normal U1 01 Output Watts Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt e Use Ul 01 to monitor the current output wattage value of AC power out in units of 0 1W U1 02 AC Grid Voltage Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt e Use Ul 02 to monitor AC IN voltage value in units of 0 1V U1 03 AC Grid Frequency Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt e Use constant U1 03 to monitor AC IN Frequency value in units of 0 1Hz U1 04 AC OUT Current Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt e Use constant Ul 04 to monitor DC IN voltage value in units of 0 1V U1 05 Output Current Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt e Use constant U1 05 to monitor the output current value in units of 0 01A Page 42 U1 06 Accumulated Energy Main Menu gt Operation gt ENT gt Monitor gt ENT gt Use constant U1 06 to monitor the accumulated energy in unit of 1kWh U1 07 Model Number Main
8. ey to move Cursor to the left digit at Parameter Edit 2 Function key to return to Main Menu I Increment key to edit Parameter value V Decrement key to edit Parameter value UY Function Key to edit Data value and Data write in key ENT ESC Returns to the status before the DATA ENTER key was OS pressed Page 40 Main Menu xxx Main Menu xxx Main Menu Operation Modified Constants xxx Main Menu xxx Main Menu Initialize Programming Press AV Note After the set time period 01 02 Key Idle Detect Time the system will exit any menu MCI screens and return to the standby display 01 01 Power ON LCD Monitor Select 4 30 Main Menu There are four options in the Main Menu of the TriSolar MCT and they are Operation Initialize Programming and Modified Constants TriSolar MCI can monitor Operation Status Output Watts AC Grid Voltage AC Grid period DC IN voltage Output Operation current accumulated energy model number Elapsed Time and Software Version This is U Monitor Group constants Operation Condition Setting Group A Initialize Group Initialize constants initialization setting and constants modification allowed prohibited setting Constant groups to program modify all the constants Programming B General Group O Operator Group and PC communication Group Operating the read out and modification of the constants Modifi
9. ng MPPT The TriSolar MCI can also be directly connected to a battery allowing for even more flexibility The system is available in models 48VDC nominal battery voltage inputs each have built in programmable protection to ensure the correct battery connection and disconnection voltages to avoid exhausting the battery A wide range of MPPT input array voltages and battery voltage inputs are available depending on your application The DC input of MCI 2KW48 may be wired in the range of 66 128VDC or nominal battery voltage of 48VDC TriSolar MCI may not only be used in solar systems but also in wind or hybrid systems With respect to these systems it is normally required to use an optional turbine controller The controller with optional rectifier and braking unit for wind system is required to control and stop the control from overload condition caused by excessive wind speeds TriSolar MCI is very flexible and can be configured in many different ways It has been designed to operate as a standalone basic grid feed through to a truly interactive hybrid power management system The power being generated from the solar Array wind or hydro is fed into the TriSolar MCI where it is then transferred into an AC supply The hybrid design allows you to operate your home during a black out and take advantage of the power being generated from the solar array unlike many conventional Mains Connect Systems This offers home owners and businesses even more savi
10. ngs on their electricity bills as well as the comfort of having power during a black out Please carefully read through this manual and all the installations instruction and wiring before beginning installation of your TriSolar MCI The protection and installation equipment must comply with the local codes The rated fuses breakers and external lightning protection should be installed along with your TriSolar MCI Page 6 48 Volt System MCI 2KW48 Temperature Operation 10C 45C Storage 25 C 80 C CAT A amm L N own E A o ne votan gr AS ET A C pk A A SISISIN Cont Power Output 50 C W 2000Watt Under 50C cos O 1 0 No derate 50C Power Output Over 70 C Shutdown Maximum Power W 2200Watt Please note specifications are subject to Manufactures changes Page 7 DC INPUT Maximum DC Input Voltage VDC Maximum Input Current A 45A Input Voltage operating Range VDC MPPT Mode 66 128V Input Voltage operating Range VDC Battery Mode Battery Voltage Default VDC 1 X should be 2 output voltage 205 270 VAC Eg MCI 2KW48 230VAC Model Specifications subject to change AC INPUT Detection Time AC Input Fault 10 msec Normal AC Input Range 210VAC 255VAC 230v Model Trip Level AC Low Input 209VAC 230v Model Trip Level AC High Input 255VAC 230v Model Min Max Frequency Range 50 1 Hz 60 1 Hz MECHANICAL Cabinet Protecting Class Aluminum IP20
11. s Page 31 EXAMPLE OF CONNECTION OF SolarWorx GTI TO SWITCHBOARD WITH LOCAL MEN CONNECTION amp A ELECTRIC SolarWorx GTI 3 PHASE SETU P 7 Mains Grid Normal AC Grid Supply Inverter AC Input SolarWorx GTI A A SLEcTRIC 2i Circuit Breaker NA AC INPUT SolarWorx GTI A A Neutral bar MEN Connection Earth bar Earth Electrode Please note specifications are subject to Manufactures changes Page 32 3 20 Connection Schematic Basic Solar Grid Feed EXAMPLE OF CONNECTION OF SolarWorx GTI TO SWITCHBOARD WITH LOCAL MEN CONNECTION DC Input Solar MPPT MODE Import Export Meter Normal AC Grid Supply Inverter AC Input A ELECTRIC Solar Worx GRID TIED INVERTER AC INPUT Circuit Breaker Neutral bar MEN Connection Er Inn DC INPUT ectrode i Circuit Breaker Please note specifications are subject to Manufactures changes Page 34 3 21 Connection Schematic Wind Grid Feed EXAMPLE OF CONNECTION OF SolarWorx GTI TO SWITCHBOARD WITH LOCAL MEN CONNECTION DC Input MPPT MODE Import Export Meter Normal AC Grid Supply Inverter AC Input n N Wind Generation A A SolanWonx ELECTRIC GRID TIEDINVERTER 3 Phase AC Wind Controller 1117111 AC INPUT Wind Controller Circuit Breaker DOUSESE IL b j dca 3 DC Output Neutral bar MEN Connection Earth
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