13
11.2013
Gateway
Wiring Diagrams 208V
NOTE:
The operation at grids with neutrals which
are not grounded is not allowed!
NOT APPROVED
Page 1: ...Micro Inverter English Installation Manual PLC Gateway ...
Page 2: ...ATION Product information is subject to change without notice All trademarks are recognized as the property of their respective owners Copyright 2012 AEConversion GmbH Co KG All rights reserved IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AECONVERSION PLC GATEWAY THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GATEWAY ...
Page 3: ...y 7 4 3 LED Light 7 4 4 Protection Concepts 7 5 0 Gateway Pre Installation 7 5 1 Parts and Tools Required 7 5 2 Lighting Surge Protection 8 6 0 Installation Procedure 8 6 1 Measure AC at the Electrical Utility Connection 8 6 2 Mount the Gateway 8 6 3 Connect to Inverters and Grid 8 6 4 Connect RS485 Bus 9 6 5 Install and Start Software 10 7 0 Troubleshooting 10 7 1 Troubleshooting aCommunication S...
Page 4: ...onal Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Be aware that only qualified personnel should install or replace AEconversion PLC Gateway Do not attempt to repair the AEconversion PLC Gateway it contains no user serviceable parts Tampering with or opening the AEconversion PLC Gateway will void the warranty WARNING Do NOT disconnect the Gateway from the installation without first removing AC power For damage...
Page 5: ...ly To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so 2 0 Storage and Transportation For storage and transport the following warnings are to be noted All contacts should be kept dry and clean Transport the Gateway only in the given packaging 2 1 Assembly Installation Operation and Maintenance T...
Page 6: ...onditions radiation were present at the time of the error 2 Information about the PV installation How many Powerline Micro Inverters are installed in the system What AC nominal voltage is used 3 4 Scope of Delivery The package includes Gateway Two wall mounting tabs and screws Quick Start Guide and further information on CD 4 0 Product Description The AEconversion PLC Gateway provides the connecti...
Page 7: ...0 6 1 DIN EN 61000 6 2 DIN EN 61000 6 3 DIN EN 61000 6 4 DIN EN 61000 3 2 DIN EN 61000 3 3 Concerning interference resistance transient emissions circuit feedback for device types 16A 2006 95 EC Directive on electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits according to IEC55011B EMC IEC 60950 UL60950 Safety EIA 485 RS485 Standard Connection of the data cable to Superior Systems ...
Page 8: ...on the AC cabling to be sure that the cable matches the electrical utility service at the site Use 208 VAC 208 VAC three phase cabling at sites with three phase 208 VAC service or use 240 VAC cabling at sites with 240 VAC single phase service Use 240 VAC cable at sites with 208 single phase service Please refer to page 12 208V and 13 240V for wiring diagrams NOTE The operation at grids with neutra...
Page 9: ...he A and B of one gateway to the A and B of the next and so on The last gateway is then connected respectively from A and B of the gateway to A and B of the bus master here USB RS485 Interface Adapter The restrictions to the maximum number of allowable units in one circuit branch are as follows 60 Hz US 60Hz 240V Installations 20A Circuit Breaker US 60Hz 208V Installations 20A Circuit Breaker Type...
Page 10: ...ns once the AC branch circuit breaker in the load center has been opened WARNING Open all ungrounded conductors of the circuit to which it is connected 7 1 Troubleshooting a Communication System WARNING Be aware that only qualified personnel should troubleshoot the PV array AEconversion Micro Inverter or the AEconversion PLC Gateway To troubleshoot an inoperable Communication System follow the ste...
Page 11: ...ation of stability the thermal protection and the aging behavior is required for retrospective installation To comply with the regulations on accident prevention the use of safety systems safety belt scaffolding arresting gear etc may be required These security systems are not included and must be ordered separately The installation must be performed by professionally qualified and authorized pers...
Page 12: ...es a reliable filter to shield communication from external interferences The system data is provided at the RS485 port In order to connect all inverters with a central monitoring station eg the AEconversion Data Logger the gateways can be connected in parallel to the RS485 bus Interfaces RS485 PLC Additional Information Safety standards safety class II Product safety IEC 60950 EMC FFC Part 15 Clas...
Page 13: ...13 11 2013 Gateway Wiring Diagrams 208V NOTE The operation at grids with neutrals which are not grounded is not allowed NOT APPROVED ...
Page 14: ...14 Gateway 11 2013 Wiring Diagrams 240V NOTE The operation at grids with neutrals which are not grounded is not allowed NOT APPROVED ...
Page 15: ...15 11 2013 Gateway AEConversion GmbH Co KG Geseker Str 3 59494 Soest Germany Phone 49 0 521 329471 0 Fax 49 0 521 329471 29 www aeconversion com ...
