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DIMENSIONS

The following figure shows the unit dimensions.

53 cm (21.1”)

94 cm

(37”)

27 cm (11”)

Figure 3‑2. Inverter dimensions

UTILITY GRID INTERCONNECTION

DANGER:

Risk of electrical shock. Before connecting the inverter to the electrical utility

grid, your utility company must grant approval. Only qualified electricians

should make the connection to the utility grid.

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Summary of Contents for AE 3TL 1000 Series

Page 1: ...Advanced Energy AE 3TL Inverters 600 Series and 1000 Series Installation and Operation User Manual April 2014 570 1003552 05A...

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Page 3: ...Advanced Energy AE 3TL Inverters 600 Series and 1000 Series Installation and Operation User Manual April 2014 570 1003552 05A...

Page 4: ...as a result of the reliance on or use of the information contained herein PRODUCT USAGE STATEMENT WARNING Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed bef...

Page 5: ...apr s vente de l quipement ou des pratiques de s curit du propri taire ou de l utilisateur NE JAMAIS D JOUER LES DISPOSITIFS DE PROTECTION VERROUILLAGE OU LES MISES LA TERRE TRADEMARKS is a registere...

Page 6: ...To order a manual please contact AE Solar Energy Technical Support invertersupport aei com Advanced Energy vi 570 1003552 05A...

Page 7: ...y 1 6 Disconnect Switches 1 6 AFCI Detection 1 7 Wiring Requirements 1 7 Wiring Information 1 7 Wiring Connections 1 8 Grounding Requirements 1 8 Grounding the PV Modules 1 8 Grounding the AC Circuit...

Page 8: ...3 1000 Series 4 15 DC Conductors 4 15 DC Connections 4 16 600 Series 4 16 1000 Series 4 18 DC Fuses 4 19 Connecting to the DC Input Terminals 4 19 AC Conductors 4 22 Connecting to the Electrical Grid...

Page 9: ...thernet Network Layout 7 2 RS 485 Network Layout 7 3 Installing the RS 485 Cable 7 3 Chapter 8 Maintenance Visual Inspection 8 2 Maintenance Schedule 8 2 To Clean the Display and LEDs 8 3 Replacing th...

Page 10: ...nmental Specifications A 5 Noise Emissions A 5 Appendix B System and Mechanical Diagrams Mechanical Diagrams B 1 Appendix C Inverter Startup Checklist Inverter Startup Checklist C 1 Advanced Energy x...

Page 11: ...e 5 5 Data storage 5 16 Table 5 6 Data logger parameters 5 17 Table 8 1 Maintenance checklist 8 3 Table 9 1 Inverter faults 9 6 Table 9 2 AE Solar Energy Technical Support 24 X 7 contact information 9...

Page 12: ...Advanced Energy xii 570 1003552 05A List of Tables...

Page 13: ...lock location 4 19 Figure 4 10 600 series DC input terminal blocks in the connection box 4 22 Figure 4 11 1000 series DC input terminal blocks in the connection box 4 22 Figure 4 12 600 series AC term...

Page 14: ...Advanced Energy xiv 570 1003552 05A List of Figures...

Page 15: ...THE MANUAL This symbol represents important notes concerning potential harm to people this unit or associated equipment Advanced Energy includes this symbol in Danger Warning and Caution boxes to iden...

Page 16: ...des accidents causant uniquement des dommages mat riels SAFETY GUIDELINES Commissioning and operation of this unit must be carried out by qualified personnel Qualified personnel includes licensed ele...

Page 17: ...suscitation CPR and automated external defibrillator AED use when each is applicable Safety Equipment Requirements Authorized service personnel performing operations on this unit should have the follo...

Page 18: ...s include information about unit compliance and certification including the conditions of use required to be in compliance with the standards and directives Safety and EMC Directives and Standards Cer...

Page 19: ...dard for Conformance Test Procedures for Equipment Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems FCC Part 15 Class B conducted emissions National Electrical Code Can be installed i...

Page 20: ...able national or local standards ATTENTION Risque d lectrocution Toutes les installations lectriques doivent se faire conform ment aux normes nationales ou locales applicables DANGER Risk of electrica...

Page 21: ...Code ANSI NFPA 70 wiring methods All wiring methods and materials shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 as well as all state and local code requirements Installations...

Page 22: ...g shall be installed per the requirements of Section 690 41 through 690 47 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 and is the responsibility of the installer GROUNDING THE PV MODULES The PV frame...

Page 23: ...sink can reach temperatures up to 75 C 167 F WARNING Risk of burn The inverter components can become extremely hot during normal operation Use caution when working around the heat sink area AVERTISSE...

Page 24: ...tromagnetic interference EGC Electrical ground conductor ESD Electrostatic discharge GEC Grounding electrode conductor GFDI Ground fault detector interruptor IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electroni...

Page 25: ...native HW communications interfaces Ethernet and RS 485 PVM Sync Software application used to query inverters PWM Pulse width modulation Remote enable disable The inverter system can be remotely turne...

Page 26: ...Advanced Energy 1 12 Safety and Product Compliance Guidelines 570 1003552 05A...

Page 27: ...DESCRIPTION The AE 3TL three phase inverter contains everything needed to convert the DC energy generated by the PV array s into AC energy for the utility grid Maximum CEC efficiency 97 5 for AE 3TL 1...

Page 28: ...erter installed in a utility grid PV system IDENTIFYING THE PARTS OF THE AE 3TL INVERTER The inverter has two main sections the main housing and the connection box The main housing contains the power...

Page 29: ...lectric shock and damage to the unit Whenever you are working with the unit read and follow all the notifications on this warning label OVERVIEW OF THE INVERTER CONTROLS AND DISPLAY The AE 3TL inverte...

Page 30: ...the inverter settings DC disconnect switch The built in disconnect switch allows you to disconnect DC input from the inverter Display DC disconnect switch Control buttons LED indicators Figure 2 3 In...

Page 31: ...a location for the unit consider the following criteria The unit is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation the inverter cabinet has a NEMA 4 rating and connection box enclosure has a NEMA 3...

Page 32: ...arance Rear 00 cm 0 Front Clearance as specified by NEC 110 26 50 cm 20 15 cm 6 15 cm 6 5 cm 2 Figure 3 1 Required clearances Important If the inverter will be used as the standard disconnect the inve...

Page 33: ...mensions UTILITY GRID INTERCONNECTION DANGER Risk of electrical shock Before connecting the inverter to the electrical utility grid your utility company must grant approval Only qualified electricians...

Page 34: ...t Voltage Output The AC output voltage is available on the inverter nameplate for available output voltage configurations AC and DC power requirements are included in the specifications The inverter m...

Page 35: ...put DC inputs DC disconnect Communication board Figure 3 3 Components of the 600 series connection box Grounding stud RS 485 connection Sensor connection analog RJ 45 Ethernet connection AC input DC i...

Page 36: ...stud RS 485 connection RJ 45 Ethernet connection AC input DC inputs DC disconnect Communication board ADU Figure 3 5 Optional ADU in the 1000 series connection box Advanced Energy 3 6 Planning 570 10...

Page 37: ...WARNING Heavy equipment AE 3TL units weigh up to 55 kg 120 lb with pallet and packaging If the unit is lifted incorrectly it may result in death In addition improper handling may result in serious da...

Page 38: ...nit uniquement partir du c t gauche ou droit Toute tentative de soulever l unit par le c t gauche ou droit pourrait occasionner une situation d instabilit dangereuse TOOLS REQUIRED Utility knife TO UN...

Page 39: ...d on the floor to prevent damage to the lid Save the shipping container in case in the future the inverter needs to be moved in to a new location or returned for service Package Contents The following...

Page 40: ...input power before working on this unit or anything connected to it DANGER RISQUE DE MORT OU DE BLESSURES CORPORELLES D brancher et verrouiller tiqueter toutes les sources de puissance d entr e avant...

Page 41: ...tion pourrait causer un incendie une explosion ou provoquer une lectrocution Ne jamais installer l onduleur proximit de mat riaux de construction combustibles ou dans un endroit risque d explosion Sel...

Page 42: ...be easily heard and allows for proper follow up Important Do not impair or block the heat sink cooling fins Never install the units above one another Do not cover the cooling fins of the heat sink as...

Page 43: ...peut supporter le poids de celui ci CAUTION Care MUST be taken to protect the inverter from compressive stresses or forces which may dent or deform the cabinet or cause damage to the inverter Damage...

Page 44: ...h the wall mount bracket to the wall M5 x 20 SS screw M5 SS locking nut See the following table for anchors Wall See the following table for anchors Figure 4 3 Wall mounting and bracket 3 Hold the wal...

Page 45: ...on the bottom front of the wall mount bracket Heatsink cooling fins Lower edge of heatsink Figure 4 4 Mounting the inverter on the wall mount bracket 9 Fasten the heatsink to the wall mount bracket u...

Page 46: ...ON For outdoor installations make liquid tight connections to the unit ATTENTION Pour les installations ext rieures effectuer des connexions tanches l unit The inverter provides feedthrough locations...

Page 47: ...Before making any other connection you must connect the secondary Protective Earth ground stud to the system ground terminal This connection is a mandatory connection AVERTISSEMENT Avant d effectuer t...

Page 48: ...d endommagement mat riel L onduleur est quip de circuits sensibles aux d charges d lectricit statique DES D chargez toute accumulation d lectricit statique en mettant la peau nue en contact direct av...

Page 49: ...tovoltaic array and AC utility grid circuits must be isolated in order to fully ensure that the inverter is de energized Opening the Connection Box TOOLS REQUIRED Allen wrench Allen wrench adaptor for...

Page 50: ...0 35 Important The installation of transformerless inverters requires an ungrounded PV array 600 SERIES The DC input must be distributed evenly on the DC terminal blocks DC1 and DC2 as shown in Figure...

Page 51: ...considerations may dictate that larger wire sizes be used DANGER Les connexions lectriques doivent tre conformes aux normes nationales et locales Des chutes de tension et autres facteurs peuvent impos...

Page 52: ...prenant aucune autre sortie ou aucun autre dispositif connect e au m me circuit Observe the following requirement when selecting the DC conductor Use 12 AWG to 8 AWG 4 mm to 10 mm copper wire rated fo...

Page 53: ...individual cable conductors while removing outer cable insulation ATTENTION Prendre soin de ne pas endommager l isolant sur les conducteurs des c bles individuels au moment de retirer l isolant du c b...

Page 54: ...o connect to the positive and negative PV array conductors Figure 4 8 shows the terminal block locations used to connect the DC conductors from the PV modules The incoming voltage and current from the...

Page 55: ...ecifications for the series fuse rating contact the PV module manufacturer If a string fuse with a lower trip value is used the rated fuse current is lower than the short circuit current of the solar...

Page 56: ...i reux La manipulation de composants lectriques expos s par temps humide peut entra ner un grave choc lectrique La poussi re peut endommager les composants lectriques de la bo te de jonction WARNING R...

Page 57: ...y or PV module frame may be grounded 5 Route the PV array conductors through the conduit to the desired entry conduit hub on the DC side on the bottom of the inverter connection box For the 600 series...

Page 58: ...n box 8 For the 600 series ensure that the same number of strings are installed in DC1 and DC2 inputs 9 Tighten each screw terminal to 2 5 Nm 22 lbf in 10 Pull test each conductor AC Conductors DANGER...

Page 59: ...ther outlets or devices connected to the same circuit AVERTISSEMENT Tous les travaux lectrique doivent tre effectu s conform ment aux codes de l lectricit national et local L onduleur doit tre branch...

Page 60: ...DE MORT OU DE BLESSURES CORPORELLES D brancher et verrouiller tiqueter toutes les sources de puissance d entr e avant de travailler sur cette unit ou sur tout l ment qui y est raccord CAUTION Risk of...

Page 61: ...lectriques expos s par temps humide peut entra ner un grave choc lectrique La poussi re peut endommager les composants lectriques de la bo te de jonction Tools Required Torque wrench Multi meter Flat...

Page 62: ...d Figure 4 13 1000 series AC terminal block 3 Connect the AC EGC to one of the AC terminals marked GND Important Use only one of the GND connections on the AC terminal block The second GND must remain...

Page 63: ...ed to the feedthrough installed on the bottom of the inverter The maximum is 304 7 V phase to neutral conductor If the AC voltage is higher contact your local utility company 8 Confirm that the feed i...

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Page 65: ...per training before installing troubleshooting or maintaining high energy electrical equipment Potentially lethal voltages could cause death serious personal injury or damage to the equipment Ensure t...

Page 66: ...nsulation integrity If the wire insulation is damaged the inverter will not start and displays a fault Before clearing the fault and restarting the inverter check all PV wiring for nicks pinches and b...

Page 67: ...rning on the inverter ensure that the connection box cover is properly installed AVERTISSEMENT Avant d allumer l onduleur s assurer que le couvercle de la bo te de jonction est bien install WARNING Ma...

Page 68: ...Important On first time startup this process may take as long as an hour System check After the self test completes the Ready LED flashes indicating the UL required five minute system check The displa...

Page 69: ...located on the front of the AE 3TL inverter provides a display LEDs and control buttons The display provides the following information Operation status Monitoring parameters System faults Inverter inf...

Page 70: ...or the inverter Turns off when the ON LED is continuously lit ON Yellow Flashes during the activation procedure Continuously lit during operation ALARM Red Flashes when a temporary failure occurs Cont...

Page 71: ...on to the previous or next menu increases the selected digit by 1 each time the button is pressed decreases the selected digit by 1 each time the button is pressed First Level Display Screens The main...

Page 72: ...irst time the inverter is operated The country code determines the following for each inverter Determines the utility monitoring parameters for the country where the inverter is installed Sets the men...

Page 73: ...Menu Escape key USA 2 Press the enter button to select the country code 3 A second prompt displays requesting confirmation of the country code Press enter to confirm the country code After the countr...

Page 74: ...ulation fault must be eliminated before restarting the inverter When the inverter is functioning in the normal state Monitoring information displays on the display screen Configuration settings can be...

Page 75: ...nal calculations are based on the actual system power defined by the number of solar modules connected to the particular converter and the form of interconnection of these solar modules combination of...

Page 76: ...3 Press the ESC button to display the previous Yield normalized screen 4 Press F1 to return to the menu display 5 Press enter to confirm the entered parameter value Your password must be entered corre...

Page 77: ...g configuration settings can be set up or modified Date and time Menu language Communication options Portal settings To Enter the Password The inverter password is required to configure the inverter a...

Page 78: ...ess the F1 button to display the main menu 2 Press the button until Configuration is highlighted and then press the enter button 3 Press the button until Date Time is highlighted and then press the en...

Page 79: ...tocol port The default is 21062 For port forwarding enter the protocol port assigned to the network DNS address Enter the DNS address USB Set the following parameter Protocol Enter the protocol RS 485...

Page 80: ...sword Extended 5 Press the enter button to confirm each of the above settings 6 Press ESC to return to the main menu DATA LOGGER The inverter contains an internal data logger which records measured va...

Page 81: ...for the parameter numbers that are to be recorded This only works in conjunction with the parameter numbers P452 x Parameter numbers that do not exist are ignored To Configure the Data Logger Settings...

Page 82: ...c Press the enter button to confirm the setting 6 Press ESC to return to the main menu Advanced Energy 5 18 Operating 570 1003552 05A...

Page 83: ...provided using the following methods Fault LED lights Buzzer provides an audio alarm Message Arc fault detected is displayed on the inverter screen Inverter stops operation and disconnects from the gr...

Page 84: ...box 2 Turn the DC disconnect to the ON position If the solar modules are receiving sufficient sunlight and no fault exists the following sequence will occur A quiet beep is emitted The Power LED blin...

Page 85: ...f the fault situation continues to occur contact AE Solar Energy Technical Support for additional information Advanced Energy AE 3TL Inverters 570 1003552 05A Operating the Arc Fault Detection Unit 6...

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Page 87: ...are another solution To access the data monitoring information customers need to provide a broadband Ethernet connection to the inverter based on the following specifications Provide a static IP assi...

Page 88: ...ce of your installation The following figure is an example of the network layout for this type of installation Figure 7 1 Ethernet network layout To utilize this monitoring service the following insta...

Page 89: ...cable may be used in the low voltage data monitoring compartment of the inverter Check with your local inspector or project engineer if you need assistance in determining this requirement Some approp...

Page 90: ...ce RS 485 Analog Sensor Ethernet RJ 45 Note that every bus user must have a unique address 2 The bus termination on the last bus user inverter n needs to be jumpered on terminal A out between pins 1 a...

Page 91: ...Figure 7 3 RS 485 connections Important Use an Ethernet cable of S FTP design Shielded Foiled Twisted Pair Advanced Energy AE 3TL Inverters 570 1003552 05A Data Monitoring and Controls 7 5...

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Page 93: ...ipment Ensure that all appropriate safety precautions are taken AVERTISSEMENT Le personnel d entretien doit recevoir une formation appropri e avant d installer de d panner ou d entretenir un quipement...

Page 94: ...onnect and lockout tagout all sources of input power before working on this unit or anything connected to it DANGER RISQUE DE MORT OU DE BLESSURES CORPORELLES D brancher et verrouiller tiqueter toutes...

Page 95: ...9 Confirm presence of product documentation Annually Connections and wiring 10 Complete visual inspection of electrical connections and wiring Annually 11 Complete mechanical inspection of connection...

Page 96: ...the fuse cover Ensure that the new fuse is the recommended rating and brand The inverter combiner box is equipped with standard 15 A string fuses Contact AE Solar Energy Technical Support for informa...

Page 97: ...ctionneurs sont en position OFF Verrouiller et tiqueter le panneau photovolta que et le point de raccordement au service public d lectricit au moyen de dispositifs de d connexion externes avant de tra...

Page 98: ...e to a degree that the intact strings connected in parallel force a reverse current through the defective string This can lead to excessive heating and thus harm the string The reverse current could a...

Page 99: ...e qui prennent jusqu 5 minutes pour se d charger V rifier que les condensateurs haute nergie sont compl tement d charg s avant de travailler sur l unit The inverter display screen is the primary indic...

Page 100: ...ult The fault can only be cleared after the cause has been eliminated TO CLEAR A FAULT 1 Record the information provided on the display screen 2 Press the ESC button and de energize the inverter by tu...

Page 101: ...left connected in series even with the inverter deactivated Since the symmetry controller does not operate in this condition there is the possibility of the voltage of an array terminal to ground exc...

Page 102: ...ensor failed 1 Check the PCB contact 2 Contact AE Solar Energy Technical Support to replace AFI WARNING An insulating fault was detected during the system s automatic insulation test ENS power section...

Page 103: ...4 1 Wait until the controller has restabilized CONTROLLER VOLTAGE 9 Dropping of negative intermediate circuit voltage below limit value P0024 0 Wait until the controller has restabilized CONTROLLER VO...

Page 104: ...as detected during the system s automatic insulation test ENS control section GEN INSULATION LT An insulating fault was detected during the system s automatic insulation test ENS power section GRID FR...

Page 105: ...isconnection control section This fault indication is possibly caused by switching operation on the utility main GRID OVERVOLTAGE Detection of utility main overvoltage automatic disconnection control...

Page 106: ...sconnection control section This fault indication is possibly caused by switching operation on the utility main GRID UNDERVOLTAGE LT Detection of utility main undervoltage ENS power section This fault...

Page 107: ...uring probe interior bottom right above limit value P0027 3 Allow the inverter to cool down OVERTEMPERATURE LT 4 Temperature in the left cooler section above limit value P0027 3 Allow the inverter to...

Page 108: ...ndition Description VOLTAGE OFFSET LT Offset adjustment of the power section was outside the limits Acknowledge the fault by pressing the ESC button and de energizeing the inverter Advanced Energy 9 1...

Page 109: ...ical Support 20720 Brinson Blvd Bend OR 97701 USA Important For returns and repairs please call Solar Energy Technical Support to request an RMA and obtain the correct shipping address Phone 24 hrs da...

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Page 111: ...integrated DC disconnect Size 535 mm x 895 mm x 280 mm 21 x 35 x 11 Maximum weight 49 kg 108 lb Clearance Front Per NEC 110 26 Rear None Sides 15 cm 6 Top 51 cm 20 Bottom 51 cm 20 Connector Cable spe...

Page 112: ...2kW 14 5 A AE 3TL 16kW 19 3 A AE 3TL 20kW 24 1 A AE 3TL 23kW 27 9 A Maximum overcurrent protection AE 3TL 12kW 20 A AE 3TL 16kW 30 A AE 3TL 20kW 35 A AE 3TL 23kW 40 A Short circuit fault current AE 3T...

Page 113: ...40 6 kW Nominal DC voltage 360 V 720 V Full power MPPT range AE 3TL 12kW 225 to 450 V AE 3TL 16kW 250 to 450 V AE 3TL 20kW 275 to 450 V AE 3TL 23kW 300 to 450 V AE 3TL 12kW 450 to 900 V AE 3TL 16kW 5...

Page 114: ...rip Time seconds Field Adjustable Trip Time Range seconds Voltage phase high 529 0 422 0 to 529 0 1 0 0 000 to 999 999 Voltage phase low 422 0 422 0 to 529 0 2 0 0 000 to 999 999 Voltage phase fast hi...

Page 115: ...ture Air Pressure Operating range All models 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 131 F Up to 2000 m 6562 without power de rating Full power range AE 3TL 12kW AE 3TL 16kW AE 3TL 20kW AE 3TL 23kW 25 C to 50 C 13 F to...

Page 116: ...Advanced Energy A 6 Specifications 570 1003552 05A...

Page 117: ...System and Mechanical Diagrams MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS Figure 11 1 AE 3TL mechanical diagram Advanced Energy AE 3TL Inverters Appendix B 570 1003552 05A System and Mechanical Diagrams B 1...

Page 118: ...Figure 11 2 AE 3TL mechanical diagram Advanced Energy B 2 System and Mechanical Diagrams 570 1003552 05A...

Page 119: ...Figure 11 3 AE 3TL mechanical diagram Advanced Energy AE 3TL Inverters 570 1003552 05A System and Mechanical Diagrams B 3...

Page 120: ...Advanced Energy B 4 System and Mechanical Diagrams 570 1003552 05A...

Page 121: ...he inverter The AC terminals used are labelled as L1 L2 L3 N and GND The type of conductor used has the following requirements 10 AWG to 6 AWG copper wire rated for 90 C Perform a pull test on each of...

Page 122: ...ypically with REFUlog ensure that each inverter has been assigned a different IP address and the protocol is set to 0 If RS 485 communications are used typically with 3rd party monitoring software ens...

Page 123: ...AC connections 4 22 communications connections 7 1 components 3 4 DC connections 4 15 DC fuse holders 4 13 opening 4 13 connections DC 4 16 DC input terminals 4 19 electricalDCdisconnectdisconnectDC...

Page 124: ...installation conduit entry locations 4 24 location requirements 3 1 mounting 4 6 opening a feedthrough 4 10 requirements 4 4 spacing requirements 3 2 unpacking 4 1 wiring feedthrough 4 10 internet con...

Page 125: ...ectives and standards 1 4 electrical 1 6 equipment requirements 1 3 first aid 1 3 guidelines 1 2 heat hazard 1 9 unit lockout and tagout 1 9 zone 1 3 screens messages 5 7 spacing requirements 3 2 spec...

Page 126: ...escription 2 1 unpacking 4 1 of inverter 4 1 user manual alert boxes in 1 1 symbols and icons used 1 1 utility monitoring parameters 5 8 requirements 3 3 V voltage output 3 3 W warning in user manual...

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