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APsystems DS3D Microinverter

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APsystems Microinverter User Manual

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Summary of Contents for DS3D

Page 1: ...croinverter For Brazil APsystems Microinverter User Manual All Rights Reserved ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc latam APsystems com APsystems APsystems Guadalajara AV Lazaro Cardenas 2850 5º Piso Colonia Jardines del Bosque P 44520 Guadalajara Jalisco TEL 52 33 3188 4604 EMAIL info latam APsystems com ...

Page 2: ... the APsystems Microinverters 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 11 4 3 7 Step 7 Connect APsystems Microinverters to the PV Modules 12 4 3 8 Step 8 Complete the APsystems installation map 13 5 APsystems microinverter system operating instructions 1...

Page 3: ...installing 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 disconnect the PV module from the APsystems Microinverter without first disconnecting the AC power Be aware that the body of the APsystems Microinverter is the heat sink and can reach a temperature of 80...

Page 4: ...rmful 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 interference by one of more of the following measures A Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna B Increase the separation between the Microinverter and the receiver C Connect the Microinverter into an outlet o...

Page 5: ...uately 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 ...

Page 6: ...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 AC JUNCTION BOX DISTRIBUTION PANEL ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT ECU Internet EMA ...

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

Page 8: ...diagnosis and maintenance With a performance and an efficiency of 97 a unique integration with 20 less components APsystems DS3D is a game changer to residential and commercial PV Key Product Features One microinverter connects to four PV modules Each channel connects 2 PV modules in series for PV modules with Voc 60V The 2 PV modules in series must reach a total Voc within the Operation Voltage R...

Page 9: ...systems 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 includes the risk of electric shock Do not touch any live parts in the system including the PV array when the system has been connected to the electrical grid Even if not required by local...

Page 10: ...o be sure they match Wrong cabling can damage irreparably 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 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 microinv...

Page 11: ...e 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 connector Make sure to hear the click as a proof of robust connection Figure 4 Best Practice Use the Bus Cable Unlock Tool of AC Bus to disconnect the connectors Figure 5 Check the microinverter technic...

Page 12: ...r any unused connectors with Bus Cable Y CONN 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 cable clamps b Insert the cable end into the seal d Rotate the nut with 3 3N m until the latching mechanism meets the base Figure 8 Nut Seal Body ...

Page 13: ...eful attention to these lights when connecting the DC cables Double check to make sure all of the AC and DC wiring has been correctly installed Ensure that none of the AC and or DC wires are pinched or damaged Make sure that all of the junction boxes are properly closed Each PV panel must be carefully connected to the same channel Make sure to not split positive and negative DC cables into two dif...

Page 14: ... The second serial number label could be stuck on the solar module frame which could help later to confirm the position of the microinverter without dismantling the PV module Figure 10 The layout of the microinverters serial numbers installation map is only suitable for typical installation Installation Map is available in the last page appendix of this manual Use ECU_APP available in the EMA Mana...

Page 15: ...ing power 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 microinverters status see section 6 1 Once the ECU has been commissioned properly the APsystems Microinverters will start to send performance data to the ECU The time required for all of the Microinverte...

Page 16: ...ystem 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 in the EMA Manager APP is the recommended tool to do on site troubleshooting When connecting the ECU_APP to the ECU hotspot please check ECU User Manual for more detailed information installer ca...

Page 17: ...cal 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 wires from the APsystems Microinverter The APsystems Microinverter is powered by PV module DC power AFTER disconnecting the DC power when reconnecting the PV modules to the Microinverter be sure to watc...

Page 18: ...V 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 green 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 bus D Close the branch circuit breaker and verify proper operation o...

Page 19: ...re compatible 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 APsystems Microinverter The maximum open circuit voltage of the PV module must not exceed the specified maximum input voltage of the APsystems ...

Page 20: ...a Operating Ambient Temperature Range 40 C to 65 C Storage Temperature Range 40 C to 85 C Dimensions W x H x D 283mm X 233mm X 48 4mm Weight 3 8kg DC Connector Type Stäubli MC4 PV ADBP4 S2 ADSP4 S2 Cooling Natural Convection No Fans Enclosure Environmental Rating IP67 Features Communication Inverter To ECU Encrypted ZigBee Isolation Design High Frequency Transformers Galvanically Isolated Energy M...

Page 21: ... PV modules in series For PV modules with Voc 60V The input channel will not work if connects to a single module Voc 60V That means the quantity of PV modules in the sysem is even number AC JUNCTION BOX BROWN L BLUE N DS3D DISTRIBUTION PANEL ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT ECU BUS CABLE END CAP INSTALL AT THE END OF AC BUS CABLE YELLOW GREEN PE ...

Page 22: ...er in 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 Installer PV module type Qty Sheet___of____ Owner Microinverter type Qty Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row10 s...

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