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ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC.

APS M1P-EU

Grid-connected Micro-inverter

Installation and User Manual

Version: 1.2

ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC.

Summary of Contents for M1P-EU

Page 2: ...LTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 2 Contact Information ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc 1 Yatai Road Jiaxing PR China 314050 Phone 86 21 68889199 Fax 86 21 33928752 www altenergy power com info altenergy power com...

Page 3: ...11 Step 2 Attaching the APS Micro inverters to the Racking or the PV Module Frame 12 Step 3 Connecting the APS Micro inverter AC Cables 13 Step 4 Ground the System 13 Step 5 Connecting APS Micro inve...

Page 4: ...s indicates information that is important for optimized Micro inverter operation Follow these instructions closely Symbols replace words on the equipment on a display or in manuals Trademark Caution r...

Page 5: ...that the body of the APS Micro inverter is the heat sink and can reach a temperature of 80 C To reduce risk of burns do not touch the body of the Micro inverter Do NOT disconnect the PV module from t...

Page 6: ...ich ensures that the maximum power is exported to the utility grid regardless of the performance of the other PV modules in the array When PV modules in the array are affected by shading soiling orien...

Page 7: ...ce monitoring and analysis The APS Energy Communication Unit ECU is installed by simply plugging it into any wall outlet and providing an Ethernet or Wi Fi connection to a broadband router or modem Af...

Page 8: ...0V 60 72 Cell 14 for 20A breaker MC 4 Type or Customize YC250I 50Hz 230V 60 72 Cell 14 for 20A breaker MC 4 Type or Customize YC500A 50Hz 230V 60 72 Cell 7 for 20A breaker MC 4 Type or Customize YC500...

Page 9: ...C 9 The following figure shows the APS YC250 micro inverter schematic APS YC500 has two independent DC inputs with independent MPPT control and data monitoring The following figure shows the APS YC500...

Page 10: ...r please read all instructions and warnings in the technical documents and on the APS Micro inverter system itself as well as on the PV array WARNING Be aware that installation of this equipment inclu...

Page 11: ...tall an appropriate junction box at a suitable location on the PV racking system typically at the end of a branch of modules b Connect the open wire end of the AC branch end cable into the junction bo...

Page 12: ...rter at each of these locations using hardware recommended by your module racking vendor WARNING Prior to installing any of the micro inverters verify that the utility voltage at the point of common c...

Page 13: ...nnector of the next Micro inverter and so on to form a continuous AC branch circuit c Install a protective end cap on the open AC connector of the last Micro inverter in the AC branch circuit WARNING...

Page 14: ...leting the APS Installation Map You need to fill in APS Warranty Cards which provide system information and installation map Feel free to provide your own layout if a larger or more intricate installa...

Page 15: ...he network when the switch of the interface protection is open As a minimum warning labels shall be placed On the switchboard DNO panel and consumer unit that has the micro generator connected to it O...

Page 16: ...ied personnel can use the following troubleshooting steps if the PV system does not operate correctly Status Indications and Error Reporting Startup LED When DC power is first applied to the micro inv...

Page 17: ...low in order 1 Verify the utility voltage and frequency are within ranges shown in the in section 8 Technical Data of this manual 2 Check the connection to the utility grid Verify utility power is pre...

Page 18: ...eaker connect to the inverter 2 Cover the module with an opaque cover 3 Disconnect the first AC connector in the branch circuit 4 Disconnect the PV module DC wire connectors from the micro inverter 5...

Page 19: ...ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 19 9 Efficiency Curves YC500 EU Efficiency temperature Curves YC500 EU Efficiency Curves...

Page 20: ...rter Refer to the APS website http www altenergy power com for a list of approved PV modules WARNING You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage ran...

Page 21: ...m Units per Branch 14 for 20A Breaker 18 for 25A Breaker Efficiency Max Inverter Efficiency 95 5 With HF Transformer Mechanical Data Operating Ambient Temperature 40 C to 65 C Operating Internal Tempe...

Page 22: ...Maximum Units per Branch 7 for 20A Breaker 9 for 25A Breaker Efficiency Max Inverter Efficiency 95 5 with HF Transformer Mechanical Data Operating Ambient Temperature 40 C to 65 C Operating Internal...

Page 23: ...ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 23 11 Wiring Diagram 11 1 Sample Wiring Diagram Single Phase...

Page 24: ...ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM INC 24 11 2 Sample Wiring Diagram Three Phase...