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APsystems DS3 Series Installation/User Manual

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Table of Contents

1.Important Safety Instructions

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1.1 Safety Instructions

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1.2 Radio Interference Statement

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

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2.APsystems Microinverter System Introduction

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3.APsystems Microinverter DS3 Series Introduction

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4.APsystems Microinverter System Installation

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4.1 Additional Installation components from APsystems

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4.2 Required Parts and Tools from you

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4.3 PV Rapid Shut Down Equipment

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4.4 Installation Procedures

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4.4.1 Step 1 - Verify the grid voltage to match with microinverter rating

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4.4.2 Step 2 - The AC bus distribution

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4.4.3 Step 3 - Attach the APsystems Microinverters to the Racking

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4.4.4 Step 4 - Ground the systems

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4.4.5 Stpe 5 - Connect the APsystems microinverter to AC bus cable

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4.4.6 Step 6 - Install a Bus Cable End Cap at the end of AC bus cable

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4.4.7 Step 7 - Connect APsystems Microinverters to the PV Modules

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4.4.8 Step 8 - Complete the APsystems installation map

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5.APsystems microinverter system operating instructions

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6.Troubleshooting

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6.1 Status Indications and Error Reporting

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6.1.1 Start up LED

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6.1.2 Operation LED

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6.1.3 GFDI Error

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6.1.4 Other Faults

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6.2 Troubleshooting a non-operating APsystems Microinverter

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6.3 Maintenance

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7.Replace a microinverter

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8.Technical Data

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8.1 DS3 Series Microinverter Datasheet

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9.Wiring Diagram

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9.1 Sample Wiring Diagram - Single Phase

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Summary of Contents for DS3 Series

Page 1: ...tallation User Manual All Rights Reserved ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc global APsystems com APsystems Shanghai China Rm B403 No 188 Zhangyang Road Pudong Shanghai 200120 P R C TEL 021 3392 8205 EMAIL info global APsystems com APsystems DS3 series DS3 S DS3 L DS3 DS3 H Microinverters For NA ...

Page 2: ... AC bus distribution 10 4 4 3 Step 3 Attach the APsystems Microinverters to the Racking 10 4 4 4 Step 4 Ground the systems 11 4 4 5 Stpe 5 Connect the APsystems microinverter to AC bus cable 11 4 4 6 Step 6 Install a Bus Cable End Cap at the end of AC bus cable 12 4 4 7 Step 7 Connect APsystems Microinverters to the PV Modules 12 4 4 8 Step 8 Complete the APsystems installation map 13 5 APsystems ...

Page 3: ...stems Microinverter system and the solar array Be aware that the body of the APsystems Microinverter is the heat sink and can reach a temperature of 80 C To reduce risk of burns do not touch the body of the Microinverter Do NOT attempt to repair the APsystems Microinverter If it fails contact APsystems Customer Support to obtain an RMA number and start the replacement process Damaging or opening t...

Page 4: ...gital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interfe...

Page 5: ...g equipment systems and circuits in accordance with established safety procedures The inverter and endues system may only be commissioned and operated by qualified personnel French Warning Statement Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produi...

Page 6: ...oinverter is used 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 monitoring and analysis system Figure 1 PV Module ECU Junction Box YC600 Internet EMA Distribution box ...

Page 7: ...ter system ensures that no single point of system failure exists across the PV system APsystems Microinverters are designed to operate at full power at ambient outdoor temperatures of up to 149 F 65 C The inverter housing is designed for outdoor installation and complies with the Type 6 environmental enclosure rating Simple to install You can install individual PV modules in any combination of Mod...

Page 8: ...ingle phase grid to achieve three phase grid and operates with most 60 and 72 cell PV modules Contact APsystems Customer Support for checking compatibility For more information please see the Technical Data page p 18 of this manual or sign in APsystems website to obtain a solar panel list which can match with APsystems Microinverters www APsystems com Model Number AC grid PV Module Module Connecto...

Page 9: ...nstallations in accordance with local electrical codes Be aware that only qualified professionals should install and or replace APsystems Microinverters Before installing or using an APsystems 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 equipment inc...

Page 10: ... first responders or be connected to an automatic system which initiates rapid shutdown upon the activation of a system disconnect or activation of another type of emergency system The initiator shall be listed and identified as a disconnecting means that plainly indicates whether it is in the off or on position Examples are Service disconnecting means PV system disconnecting means Readily accessi...

Page 11: ...bidden to hand carry the inverter through AC cable 4 4 3 Step 3 Attach the APsystems Microinverters to the Racking a Mark the location of the microinverter on the rack with respect to the PV module junction box or any other obstructions b Mount one microinverter at each of these locations using hardware recommended by your module racking vendor When install microinverter grounding washer must be f...

Page 12: ...ect the APsystems microinverter to AC bus cable Push the microinverter AC connector to the trunk cable connector Listen for the Click Figure 4 Best Practice Use the Bus Cable Unlock Tool of AC Bus to split the connectors Figure 5 a Check the microinverter technical data page p 20 for the maximum allowable number of microinverters on each AC branch circuit b Plug the AC connector of the microinvert...

Page 13: ...dules Figure 9 When plugging in the DC cables the microinverter should immediately blink green three times This will happen as soon as the cables are plugged in and will show that the microinverter is functioning correctly This entire check function will start and end within 5 seconds of plugging in the unit so pay careful attention to these lights when connecting the DC cables Double check to mak...

Page 14: ... intricate installation map is required The layout map provided is designed to accomodate labels in vertical or horizontal orientation to meet all the field PV connections a Each APsystems Microinverter has removable serial number labels b Peel labels off affix one to the respective location on the APsystems installation map and fill in 1 2 in the label below according to the layout on the roof c ...

Page 15: ...e ECU manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 18 19 20 22 21 APsystems Microinverter Energy Communication Unit Warranty Card The APsystemsInstallation Map isadiagramofthe physicallocation ofeach microinverter in your PV installation Each APsystemsmicroinverter hasaremovable serialnumber labellocated on the mountingplate Pee lthe label and affix it to the respective location on the APsyste...

Page 16: ...breaker This means they are producing power normally but have not yet connected to the ECU After the ECU has been plugged in setup acknowledges the Microinverters they will start to blink green every 10 seconds 4 Plug in the ECU and follow the instructions according to the manual for the ECU 5 The APsystems Microinverters will start to send performance data to the ECU The time required for all the...

Page 17: ... Interrupter GFDI error in the PV system Unless the GFDI error has been cleared the LED will remain red and the ECU will keep reporting the fault After the ground fault error is fixed follow the instructions in the ECU Installation and Operation Manual to clear this GFDI error reporting 6 1 4 Other Faults All other faults are reported to the ECU Refer to the ECU Installation and Operation Manual f...

Page 18: ...t coordinating with data displays from other units most likely a Microinverter problem To troubleshoot a non operating APsystems Microinverter Follow the steps below in order 1 Verify the utility voltage and frequency are within ranges shown in the Technical Data section of this manual 2 Check the connection to the utility grid Verify utility power is present at the inverter in question by removin...

Page 19: ... Disconnect the inverter AC connector from the AC Bus 3 Disconnect the PV module 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 LED light as soon as the new Microinverter is plugged into the DC cables C Connect the AC cable of the replacement Microinverter to the AC bu...

Page 20: ...roinverter Please refer to the datasheet or usermanual which can be download from APsystems website www APsystems com You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the APsystems Microinverter The maximum open circuit voltage of the PV module must not exceed the specified maximum input voltage of the APsystems ...

Page 21: ...AC And Duration 5 691 Apk 26 75 ms of duration Maximum Output Overcurrent Protection 6 3A 6 3A 10A 10A Operating Frequency 2402MHz to 2483MHz RF Output Power 20DBm Efficiency Peak Efficiency 97 CEC Efficiency 96 5 Nominal MPPT Efficiency 99 5 Night Power Consumption 20mW Mechanical Data Operating Ambient Temperature Range 40 to 149 40 C to 65 C Storage Temperature Range 40 to 185 40 C to 85 C Dime...

Page 22: ...ency Trip Limits and Trip Times Voltage and frequency limits for utility Interaction Condition Simulated utility source Maximum time sec cycles at 60 Hza before cessation of current to the simulated utility Trip time accuracy Voltage V Frequency Hz A 0 50 Vnor Rated 160ms 80ms B 0 50 Vnor V 0 88 Vnor Rated 1000ms 200ms C 1 10 Vnor V 1 20 Vnor Rated 1000ms 200ms D 1 20 Vnor V Rated 160ms 80ms E Rat...

Page 23: ...nual 22 AC JUNCTION BOX BLACK L RED L Apsystems YC600 DISTRIBUTION PANEL ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT ECU SOLAR PANEL BUS CABLE END CAP INSTALL AT THE END OF AC BUS CABLE GREEN PE 9 Wiring Diagram 9 1 Sample Wiring Diagram Single Phase Figure 12 ...

Page 24: ...s a diagram of the physical location of each microinverter in your PV installation Each APsystems microinverter has a removable serial number label located on the mounting plate Peel the label and affix it to the respective location on the APsystems installation map Installation Map Template 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ...

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