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APsystems Microinverter DS3-S User Manual

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1. Important Safety Instructions

1.3 Symbols replace words on the equipment, on a display, or in manuals

Trademark.

Caution, risk of electric shock.

Caution, hot surface.

Symbol for the marking of electrical and electronics devices according to
Directive 2002/96/EC. Indicates that the device, accessories and the packaging
must not

be disposed as unsorted municipal waste and must be collected

separately at the end of the usage. Please follow Local Ordinances or Regulations
for disposal or contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer for
information concerning the decommissioning of equipment.

CE mark is attached to the solar inverter to verify that the unit follows the
provisions of the European Low Voltage and EMC Directives.

Refer to the operating instructions.

Qualified

personnel

Person adequately advised or supervised by an electrically skilled person to
enable him or her to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which electricity can
create. For the purpose of the safety information of this manual, a "qualified
person" is someone who is familiar with requirements for safety, electrical system
and EMC and is authorized to energize, ground, and tag equipment, systems, and
circuits in accordance with established safety procedures. The inverter and
photovoltaic system may only be commissioned and operated by qualified
personnel.

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Summary of Contents for DS3-S

Page 1: ...User Manual All Rights Reserved ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc emea APsystems com APsystems Cypresbaan 7 2908 LT Capelle aan den Ijssel The Netherlands Tel 31 10 2582670 EMAIL info emea APsystems com APs...

Page 2: ...croinverters to the Racking 9 4 3 4 Step 4 Ground the system 10 4 3 5 Step 5 Connect the APsystems microinverter to AC bus cable 10 4 3 6 Step 6 Install a Bus Cable End Cap at the end of AC bus cable...

Page 3: ...lling or using the APsystems Microinverter please read all instructions and cautionary markings in the technical documents and on the APsystems Microinverter system and the solar array Do NOT disconne...

Page 4: ...interference in a residential installation Nonetheless if the Microinverter does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception you are encouraged to try to correct the interferences by o...

Page 5: ...tion concerning the decommissioning of equipment CE mark is attached to the solar inverter to verify that the unit follows the provisions of the European Low Voltage and EMC Directives Refer to the op...

Page 6: ...d in utility interactive grid tied applications comprised of three key elements APsystems Microinverter APsystems Energy Communication Unit ECU APsystems Energy Monitor and Analysis EMA web based moni...

Page 7: ...top performance from the array by maximizing the performance of each module individually within the array More reliable than centralized or string inverters The distributed APsystems Microinverter sy...

Page 8: ...nce waterproof properties and ensure maximum reliability of the system via rigorous testing methods including accelerated life testing A 24 7 energy access through Apps or web based portal facilitate...

Page 9: ...ms Microinverter please read all instructions and warnings in the technical documents and on the APsystems Microinverter system itself as well as on the PV array Be aware that installation of this equ...

Page 10: ...y match Improper cabling can irreparably damage the microinverters such damage is not covered by the warranty It is strictly prohibited to hand carry the microinverter by its AC cable 4 3 3 Step 3 Att...

Page 11: ...needed using the grounding lug supplied with the Microinverter Figure 3 4 3 5 Step 5 Connect the APsystems microinverter to AC bus cable Insert the microinverter AC connector into the trunk cable con...

Page 12: ...used connectors with Bus Cable Y CONN Cap to protect the unused connectors Figure 7 4 3 6 Step 6 Install a Bus Cable End Cap at the end of AC bus cable a Strip cable jacket c Insert the wires into the...

Page 13: ...his entire check function will start and end within 10 seconds of plugging in the unit so pay careful attention to these lights when connecting the DC cables Double check to make sure all of the AC an...

Page 14: ...e in the last page appendix of this manual Use ECU_APP available in the EMA Manager to scan the serial numbers on the map when setting up the ECU see ECU instruction manual for more info 4 3 9 Step 9...

Page 15: ...ower after approximately one minute of waiting time 3 Microinverter data will be available in the EMA Manager APP or in the EMA web portal Alternatively LED sequences could be an indicator of microinv...

Page 16: ...m Unless the GFDI error has been cleared the LED will remain red and the ECU will keep reporting the fault Please contact your local APsystems Technical Support 6 2 ECU_APP APsystems ECU_APP available...

Page 17: ...al Support Never disconnect the DC wire connectors under load Ensure that no current is flowing in the DC wires prior to disconnecting Always disconnect AC power before disconnecting the PV module wir...

Page 18: ...DC wire connectors from the microinverter 4 Remove the Microinverter from the PV array racking B Install a replacement Microinverter to the rack Remember to observe the flashing green LED light as soo...

Page 19: ...mpatible with the range allowed on APsystems Microinverter Please check the microinverter datasheet DC operating voltage range of the PV module must be within allowable input voltage range of the APsy...

Page 20: ...l Rating IP67 Features Communication Inverter To ECU Encrypted ZigBee Isolation Design High Frequency Transformers Galvanically Isolated Energy Management Energy Management Analysis EMA system Warrant...

Page 21: ...9 DS3 S Wiring Diagram 9 1 Sample Wiring Diagram Single Phase Figure 12 DS3 ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT ECU SOLAR PANEL BUS CABLE END CAP INSTALL AT THE END OF AC BUS CABLE AC JUNCTION BOX DISTRIBUTION...

Page 22: ...your PV installation Each APsystems microinverter has two serial number labels Peel the one label and affix it to the respective location on the APsystems installation map Installation Map Template I...

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