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PL201708 EN   LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY SOLAR INVERTERS   - V. 1.0    

Solar Solutions GmbH | Schneckenhofstrasse 19 | 60596 Frankfurt am Main | Germany | www.aeg-industrialsolar.de

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THREE-PHASE GRID-TIED SOLAR INVERTER 

AS-IC01 & AS-IC01-2 (4 kW TO 10 kW)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PD201809 AEG GRID-TIED THREE-PHASE SOLAR INVERTER  V.2-18 EN

Summary of Contents for AS-IC01

Page 1: ...0 SolarSolutionsGmbH Schneckenhofstrasse19 60596FrankfurtamMain Germany www aeg industrialsolar de 1 5 THREE PHASE GRID TIED SOLAR INVERTER AS IC01 AS IC01 2 4 kW TO 10 kW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PD201809 AEG GRID TIED THREE PHASE SOLAR INVERTER V 2 18 EN ...

Page 2: ...tion to ensure that your PV installation runs smoothly and achieves optimal yields over its whole lifecycle AEG grid tied solar inverters are tested and approved by acknowledged independent certification authorities and can only be installed by qualified professional companies Please observe the standards and regulations applying to photovoltaic systems in the relevant countries as well as the rul...

Page 3: ...d Power Generation Systems 8 2 1 1 Application 8 2 1 2 Supported grid connection structure 9 2 2 Product Appearance 10 2 3 Labels 11 2 3 1 Packaging labels 11 2 3 2 Product label 12 2 3 3 Product models 13 2 4 Technical parameters 13 2 5 Dimensions and weight 15 3 Installation 15 3 1 Unpacking inspection 16 3 2 Before installation 17 3 2 1 Installation tools 17 3 2 2 Installation place 17 3 2 3 Co...

Page 4: ...on panel 32 5 3 LCD screen 32 5 4 Functions operation 33 5 4 1 Monitoring parameters 33 5 4 2 History 33 5 4 3 Statistics 34 5 4 4 Parameter settings 34 5 4 5 System Information 41 5 4 6 Faults 41 5 4 7 Inverter control 41 5 4 8 Mode settings 43 5 5 Choice of grid standard 43 6 Monitoring communication 44 6 1 AEG WiFi200 AEG WiFi Stick communication module 45 6 1 1 AEG WiFi Stick product overview ...

Page 5: ...t surface Product surface may become hot Do not touch Note Useful information for product maintenance and operation is provided Table 1 Icon meaning 1 2 Safety Guidelines 5 minutes Look for any visible damage to the package or the product itself Double check the order information and the product nameplate to ensure the products are of the ordered type Should you find any problems contact the shipp...

Page 6: ...ssible burns Do not touch The inverter must be grounded before operation Do not unauthorizedly open the inverter cover The electrical parts and components inside the inverter are electrostatic Take measurements to avoid electrostatic discharge during relevant operations Technical personnel Operators who can carry out installation wiring commissioning maintenance troubleshooting and replacement of ...

Page 7: ...h light tight materials When exposed to light or sunlight solar modules will generate potentially dangerous voltage and supply DC voltage to the inverter The inverter input voltage must not exceed the maximum input voltage otherwise inverter damage may occur The positive and negative pole of solar modules should not be grounded otherwise irrecoverable damage may occur Ensure the proper grounding o...

Page 8: ... may affect the safety and performance of the inverter restart the inverter Do not get close to or touch any metal conductive part of the grid or inverter otherwise electric shock physical injury or death and fire may occur Always pay attention to warning icons and instructions signaling the possibility of an electric shock 1 2 4 Storage If the inverter is not deployed immediately and has to be st...

Page 9: ...nformation concerning the AEG grid tied three phase solar inverters of the AS IC01 and AS IC01 2 series 2 1 Solar Grid tied Power Generation Systems 2 1 1 Application Photovoltaic solar grid tied power generation systems consist of solar modules grid tied inverters metering devices and public grid Figure 1 Scheme of solar grid tied power generation system The Grid tied solar inverter is the core o...

Page 10: ... poles are not grounded Do not connect any AC loads between the inverter and breakers The solar modules need to be compliant with IEC 61730 Class A rating AEG AS IC01 2 series of grid tied three phase solar inverters are meant to be deployed only with crystalline silicon solar modules 2 1 2 Supported grid connection structure The AEG inverter series AS IC01 2 supports TN S TN C TT and IT grid conn...

Page 11: ...D screen and keypad 3 DC switch For turning on and off the DC input 4 DC input port For connecting solar modules 5 Communication port RS485 and EXT communication port 6 AC terminal For connecting the AC output 7 Cooling chamber 8 Back panel mounting screws 9 Label For inverter rated parameters and safety indications 10 Fan 4kW to 10 kW no fan 8kW to 10 kW air cooling Table 2 Details of the Scheme ...

Page 12: ... supplier as soon as possible before attempting product installation 2 3 1 Packaging labels Packaging labels include relevant information such as the inverter type related certification standards protective degree gross weight and product serial number Figure 4 Example of packaging label Trademark Product type Model Product Namecode Serial Number Product characteristics Certification standards Cer...

Page 13: ...ample of product label TÜV product certification mark The product is TÜV certified CE mark The product complies with the CE directive EU WEEE mark The product cannot be disposed of as household waste Safety warning Hazardous electricity can cause shock burs or death For proper use the installation manual should be consulted Product type Model Product Namecode DC Input parameters AC Output paramete...

Page 14: ...ut previous notice Please refer to the related product datasheet which you can also find under www aeg industrialsolar de Service Product Datasheet for the latest parameters Model Three phase inverters AS IC01 xxx 4 kW and 5 kW 1 MPPT Three phase inverters AS IC01 xxx 2 4 kW 10 kW 2 MPPT 4kW 5kW 4kW 5kW 6kW 8kW 10kW DC input Max DC voltage V 900 900 900 900 900 1000 1000 Starting voltage V 200 200...

Page 15: ... after 45 Relative humidity 4 100 Condensation Max altitude m 2000 derate if the altitude 2000 Display LED LCD backlit display System language English German Dutch Communication RS485 standard Ethernet WiFi oprional DC terminal BC03A BC03B Noise dB A 30 50 Installation mode Wall installation Others Grid standards DIN VDE 0126 1 1 2013 VDE AR N 4105 2011 DIN VDE V 0124 100 2012 IEC 61727 IEC62116 A...

Page 16: ...t Datasheet for the latest information Figure 6 Product Height H Width W and Depth D Model H mm W mm D mm Net weight kg AS IC01 4000 AS IC01 4000 2 AS IC01 5000 AS IC01 5000 2 AS IC01 6000 2 530 360 150 20 AS IC01 8000 2 AS IC01 10000 2 575 360 150 23 Table 5 Dimensions and weight of the products in AS IC01 and AS IC01 2 series 3 Installation The following section describes how to install and conn...

Page 17: ...promptly Following is the detailed packing list of the three phase inverters Figure 7 Packing list of three phase inverter AS IC01 and AS IC01 2 4 kW to 10 kW Detailed packing list of three phase inverters of AS IC01 and AS IC01 2 series No Item Quantity 1 Product AS IC01 4000 AS IC01 5000 AS IC01 4000 2 AS IC01 5000 2 AS IC01 6000 2 AS IC01 8000 2 AS IC01 10000 2 1 unit 2 Installation bracket 1 u...

Page 18: ...lect a well ventilated place sheltered from direct sun radiation and rain 3 Allow sufficient space around the inverter to enable easy installation and removal from the mounting surface as well as air circulation see figure 8B 4 When installing more than one inverter please ensure that enough space is kept between the individ ual inverters The recommended spacing left and right of the product are s...

Page 19: ... AEG GRID TIED THREE PHASE SOLAR INVERTER 4 10 kW V 2 18 EN 18 Figure 8A Optimal mounting height mm Figure 8B Installation spacing mm Figure 8C mm Correct and not correct installation position of the AEG inverter ...

Page 20: ...ations 3 2 4 Micro breakers In order to ensure safe operation of the inverter and circuits it is recommender to place micro breakers or fuses on the DC input end and on the AC output end of the inverter The wiring shall follow local electric codes Choose proper cables for power input and output lines Input and output cables shall be solar cables suitable for outdoor use Micro breaker specification...

Page 21: ... of three phase inverters Figure 10 Installation bracket Size of installation brackets Model Installation hole spacing A mm B mm AS IC01 4000 AS IC01 4000 2 AS IC01 5000 AS IC01 5000 2 AS IC01 6000 2 AS IC01 8000 2 AS IC01 10000 2 260 45 Table 11 Size of installation brackets Please follow the below installation steps for three phase inverters AS IC01 and AS IC01 2 4 to 10 kW 1 Use the punch posit...

Page 22: ...ion bolts and ensure the installation is firm enough tightening torque 13 N m See Figure 11D 5 Hang the inverter to the installation bracket and ensure the installation is firm enough Figure 11D Fixing the installation brackets Figure 11E Inverter installation 6 Ensure that the inverter is installed properly and tighten the M5 x 20 bolts into the screw holes on the left and right side of the inver...

Page 23: ...ck diagram of a grid tied solar system Improper operation during the wiring process can cause fatal injury to operator or unrecoverable damage to the inverter Only qualified personnel can perform the wiring work All electrical installations must be in accordance with local and national electrical codes All cables must be firmly attached undamaged properly insulated and Solar modules QF SPD AEG sol...

Page 24: ...ws and regu lations are needed before proceeding to AC connection Only cables qualified according to the local electrical safety laws and regulations are allowed to be used for connection 1 Connect the output cables of the solar modules to the DC connector as shown in figure 13A Remove the isolation layer of the DC cable for about 8 10 mm Insert the conductor part into the connector at the appropr...

Page 25: ...ot undertake quality assurance or assume any direct or joint liability thereof 3 Connect the DC connector to the inverter and ensure it is tightly fastened 4 If you need to remove the DC connector from the inverter use appropriate tools 3 4 2 AC connection of three phase inverters 4 kW to 10 kW Port instructions of AC connectors for AS IC01 and AS IC01 2 4 to 10 kW AC Connector Three phase Remark ...

Page 26: ... electrical safety laws and regulations and comply with the technical parameters of this manual are allowed to connect to the inverter 4 Operation The following section describes the detailed operation of the inverter covering pre inspection operation grid tied operation stopping and inverter maintenance 4 1 Inspection before operation Make sure that the following steps are observed before operati...

Page 27: ...turned on at least 30 minutes to allow for charging of the internal clock battery Please start the inverter as follows 1 Ensure the requirements mentioned in section 4 1 are met 2 Switch on the breakers at the AC side 3 Switch on the integrated DC switch 4 Switch on the switch on the DC side 5 Observe the LED indicators and information displayed on the screen Refer to chapter 5 for detailed inform...

Page 28: ...monitoring software and inverter LCD screen to make sure the parameters are set correctly Once each quarter Check the inverter operation status Check to make sure the inverter installation is stable and that no damage or deformation have occurred When the inverter is running check to make sure the sound and variables are normal and use thermal imager to check whether the case cooling is normal Eve...

Page 29: ...essary Every six months Table 14 Maintenance actions 4 4 2 Maintenance guide Cleaning the inverter 1 Disconnect the input and output switches 2 Wait for ten minutes 3 Use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner to clean the surface and the inlet and outlet of the inverter 4 Repeat Section 4 1 operating content 5 Restart the inverter Cleaning the fan for AS IC01 8000 2 and AS IC01 10000 2 1 Disconnect the...

Page 30: ...t all the power inputs of the inverter Before carrying out any maintenance operation wait for at least 10 minutes until the internal capacitors of the inverter are fully discharged The fan can be maintained and replaced by professional electricians only How to replace the fan 1 Disconnect the AC breaker 2 Turn the DC switch to OFF position 3 Wait for at least 10 minutes 4 Disconnect all the electr...

Page 31: ...ause And confirm all the faults are removed before starting the inverter again Inspections Should be carried out in strict accordance with the procedures in section 4 1 5 Display and operation panel This section describes the panel display and provides instructions for display operation including the LED indicators and the LCD display The LED indicators and the LCD display show the operation state...

Page 32: ...n Fault All indicators are off No power on Self inspection Run Warn Fault Green indicator blinks in every 0 25s others off Power on and ready for self inspection Power generation Run Warn Fault Green indicator is on others off The inverter is running and grid tied power is generated Run Warn Fault Green and yellow indicators are on others are off 1 Grid tied power generation but clock fault A007 2...

Page 33: ...to the next page and data decreasing 4 ENT enter 5 3 LCD screen All relevant information and parameters can be accessed from the LCD screen The background illumination of the LCD screen will dim out for power saving upon 15 seconds of inactivity It can be activated again by pressing any button Press ENT to access the main interface when the background illumination is on The main interface appears ...

Page 34: ...e parameters can be viewed and set through the LCD screen and operation panel M a i n M e n u M o n i t P a r a m S t a t i s t i c s S e t u p S y s t e m I n f o F a u l t I n f o Figure 16C Main interface 5 4 1 Monitoring parameters Press and in the main interface to select Monitoring Parameters Monit Param and then press ENT to view the parameters shown in figure 16D Go the front or next windo...

Page 35: ...Statistic information The below information can be viewed from the Statistics menu Statistics menu Content Detail Lifetime Total operation time total power produced total power saved total CO2 reduction Day statistics Total power produced total power saved peak power and total CO2 reduction in current day Table 16 Statistical menu 5 4 4 Parameter settings Press and in the main interface to select ...

Page 36: ...35 PD201809 AEG GRID TIED THREE PHASE SOLAR INVERTER 4 10 kW V 2 18 EN 35 Parameters can be set in this interface LCD menus ...

Page 37: ...ough or Then press ENT again to edit the next digits After editing the four digits press ENT to save and press ESC to exit The default password is 0000 the user can enter the setting interface without password If the password has already been set the user can only access the interface by providing the correct password Setup Cash S e t u p C a s h T y p e E U R V a l k W h 0 0 5 0 1 k W h E U R Acc...

Page 38: ... d e p e n d I n d e p e n d P a r a l l e l The DC input mode includes independent and parallel independent mode is the independent MPPT of Track A and Track B parallel mode is the parallel MPPT of Track A and Track B The default mode is independent The input mode setting is invisible if the inverter is in power generation mode It is only available when the DC power is on and the AC power is turn...

Page 39: ... invalid limited power function is invalid auto special for single phase manual set the limit of output value manually LmtPower this function is only valid when the P Lmt Mode is manual the percentage is that of the rated power and the setting range is from 10 to 100 p Factor includes normal model default value 1 current advanced mode and current hysteresis mode and the setting rage is 0 9 0 99 Pe...

Page 40: ...UV Volt phase volt 184V ACUV Time 0 20s ACOV Volt phase volt 263V ACOV Time 0 20s ACUF Freqency 47 6Hz ACUF Time 0 20s ACOF Freqency 51 4Hz ACOF Time 0 20s Input password 0000 Accessing the Run Param interface requires a password Request the password from your supplier if necessary Set ACUV Volt ACUV time etc under the related submenus press and to modify and press ENT to confirm ...

Page 41: ... OFF ON ACOV Volt phase volt ACOV Time ACUF Time ACOF Frequency ACOF Time ACUV Volt phase volt ACUV Time ACOV Volt phase volt ACOV Time ACUF Frequency ACUF Time ACOF Frequency ACOF Time There are 2 protections under G83 G59 UK and PEA Thailand standards and there is only one protection under other grid tied standard Set ACUV Volt ACUV time etc under the related submenus press and to modify and pre...

Page 42: ...re 16I below S y s t e m V e r V e r s i o n 1 V 1 0 5 V e r s i o n 2 V 1 0 5 M C U V e r s i o n V 1 0 5 Figure 16I System version 5 4 6 Faults Press and in the main interface to review the fault history and then press ENT to view the sub menu shown in figure 16J F a u l t 1 A 0 0 5 G r i d u n d e r f r e q 2 A 0 0 1 I n p u t u n d e r V o l t 3 1 Figure 16J Fault information There are maximal...

Page 43: ...ill be saved Press ENT to confirm restarting the inverter will begin to self inspect or press ESC to return Record clear C l e a r a l l R e c o r d S u r e P r e s s E N T t o e x e c u t e P r e s s E S C t o c a n c e l Press ENT to confirm clearing all records or press ESC to return Record clear clears all setting parameters through the panel restores the factory settings and saves all history...

Page 44: ...to modify the inverter DC input mode via the LCD screen and keypad 5 5 Choice of grid standard After powering up the inverter by DC input for the first time or after restoring factory settings a list of countries will show as in Figure 16L C o u n t r y U n s e t Germany U K A u s t r a l i a G r e e c e D e n m a r k H o l l a n d C o u n t r y U n s e t Other D e n m a r k H o l l a n d C h i n ...

Page 45: ...m Info System Information Cert Area Certificate Area V pv1 000 0V I pv1 000 0A V pv2 000 0V 01 A001MENU Alarm p h MENU M a i n M e n u M o n i t P a r a m H i s t o r y S t a t i s t i c s S e t u p S y s t e m I n f o F a u l t I n f o S y s t e m I n f o r m a t i o n P a r t N o Serial No S o f t V e r C e r t A r e a R u n P a r a m C e r t i f i c a t e A r e a A S 4 7 7 7 Figure 16N Looking ...

Page 46: ...ly and remotely The WiFi Stick fits the RS485 port of the AEG inverters WiFi is the standard communication mode for the AEG AS IC01 and AS IC01 2 The AEG WiFi Stick features one RS485 and one WiFi communication port for the data transmission The AEG WiFi Stick features a general serial port which meets the network standards and has built in TCP IP protocol stack for the transformation between the ...

Page 47: ...ty 10 90 RH no condensation 10 Storage temperature 40 80 C 11 Storage humidity 5 90 RH no condensation 12 Other frequency 20MHz 40MHz and automatic Table 23 AEG WiFi Stick features The AEG WiFi Stick is released from factory in AP mode It can be connected with the 485 communication interface of inverters and can be operated over computer or mobile software 6 1 2 Remote Monitoring and Local Monitor...

Page 48: ...oid and for Apple iOS devices are available on Google Play and iTunes Store respectively For instructions on the use of the app for Remote monitoring RECOMMENDED OPTION please refer to the AEG WiFi 200 Remote Monitoring Quick Setup Guide you can find it under www aeg industrialsolar de Service Section AEG Grid Tied Solar Inverter AEG WiFi200 Remote Monitoring Quick Setup Guide For the use of the a...

Page 49: ...App If you need further information on optional communication possibilities please contact the AEG technical service 6 3 Pins on inverter Pins on inverter RS485 EXT 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 1 5V 485 485 GND 2 3 4 Figure 17B left RS485 pin on inverter right Communicator connector Pin on inverter Definition 1 5VDC 2 A RS485 3 B RS485 4 GND Table 22 Pins on inverter detail 7 Troubleshooting This section descr...

Page 50: ...Grid OC AC overcurrent Internal AC overcurrent E006 OTP Overtemperature Internal overtemperature E007 Riso Low Low isolation impedance Low isolation impedance of the external port system E008 IGBT drv IGBT drive protection IGBT drive protection of the inverter E009 Int Comm Internal communication fault Master slave DSP communication disabled Error of master slave DSP check bit E010 Leek Fail Huge ...

Page 51: ...e following information Inverter model Inverter serial number System version version 1 version 2 MCU software version Fault code Fault description 8 Contact Solar Solutions GmbH Schneckenhofstrasse 19 60596 Frankfurt am Main Germany www aeg industrialsolar de Technical Support Mail inverter support aeg industrialsolar de Tel 31 172 205 011 ...

Page 52: ...ty State Zip Code Email Website Modules used Modules per string Number of strings System commission date Fault inverter information Model No Serial No Date of Delivery Error Code Error tips Version1 Version2 MCU Version Fault Messages Signature Please mail or email a copy of this warranty registration card to Address Solar Solutions GmbH Schneckenhofstrasse 19 60596 Frankfurt am main Website www a...

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