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APsystems Microinverter &Energy Communication Unit

Warranty Card

The APsystems Installation Map is 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

To register your APsystems microinverter, please mail this warranty registration card to:

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for YC1000-3-208

Page 2: ...he antenna to the Microinverter and keep the antenna vertical to the earth 9 Step 4 Connecting the APsystems Microinverter AC Cables to the AC bus cable 9 Step 5 Connecting APsystems Microinverters to the PV Module 10 Step 7 Installing the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box 11 Step 8 Completing the APsystems Installation Map 11 APsystems microinverter system operating instructions 12 Troubleshooting 1...

Page 3: ...plied appropriately Use extreme caution when performing this task NOTE This indicates information that is important for optimized Microinverter operation Follow these instructions closely Radio interference statement FCC Compliance The equipment can comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules which are designed to protect against harmful interference in...

Page 4: ...APsystems Microinverter will void the warranty Do NOT expose the connection to directed pressurized liquid water jets etc Do NOT expose the connection to continuous immersion Do NOT expose the AC connector to continuous tension e g tension due to pulling or bending the cable near the connection Use only the connectors and cables provided Do NOT allow contamination or debris in the connectors Use t...

Page 5: ...oduction The APsystems Microinverter 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 ...

Page 6: ...ilure exists across the PV system APsystems microinverters are designed to operate at full power at ambient temperatures of up to 65 C 149 F The inverter housing is designed for outdoor installation and complies with the NEMA 6 environmental enclosure rating Simple to install You can install individual PV modules in any combination of module quantity orientation type and power rating Smart system ...

Page 7: ... and 96 cell PV modules For more information please see the Technical Data page p 16 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 Connector YC1000 3 208 120V 208V 60 72 84 96 Cell MC 4 Type or Customize YC1000 3 480 277V 480V 60 72 84 96 Cell MC 4 Type or Customize ...

Page 8: ...codes WARNING Be aware that only qualified professionals should install and or replace APsystems Microinverters WARNING 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 WARNING Be aware that installation of this equipment includes the risk of electri...

Page 9: ...to the arrangement of APsystems Microinverter Step 2 Attaching the APsystems Microinverters to the Racking Figure 2 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 WARNING Prior to installing any of the microinverter...

Page 10: ...Step 3 Attaching the antenna to the Microinverter and keep the antenna vertical to the earth Figure 3 Step 4 Connecting the APsystems Microinverter AC Cables to the AC bus cable Figure 4 Cover all unused T connectors with sealing caps to protect the T connectors Figure 5 ...

Page 11: ...verter Figure 6 WARNING 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 Step 6 Install a protective end cap at the end of AC bus cable a Wirestripping b Insert the cable end into the gasket clamp c Insert five wires into five cable clamps...

Page 12: ...ur own layout if a larger or more intricate installation map is required The layout map provided is designed to accommodate labels in vertical or horizontal orientation to meet all the field PV connections a Each APsystems microinverter has removable serial number labels Peel labels off and affix one to the respective location on the APsystems installation map and affix another to the PV module fr...

Page 13: ...quired for all the Microinverters in the system to report to the ECU will vary with the number of Microinverters in the system You can verify proper operation of the APsystems Microinverters via the ECU See the ECU Installation and Operation Manual for more information NOTE The status LED for on each microinverter will blink green three 3 times to indicate normal operation once DC power is applied...

Page 14: ...r 60mins Flashing Red Not producing power Other Faults All other faults are reported to the ECU Refer to the ECU Installation and Operation Manual for a list of additional faults and troubleshooting procedures WARNING Only qualified personnel should directly handle the APsystems microinverter WARNING Never disconnect the DC wire connectors under load Ensure that no current is flowing in the DC wir...

Page 15: ...ect the DC module connectors and watch for three short LED flashes 3 Check the AC branch circuit interconnection between all the microinverters Verify each inverter is energized by the utility grid as described in the previous step 4 Make sure that any AC breaker are functioning properly and are closed 5 Check the DC connections between the microinverter and the PV module 6 Verify the PV module DC...

Page 16: ...he AC by turning off the branch circuit breaker 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 microinverter 5 Remove the Microinverter from the PV array racking B Install a replacement Microinverter to the rack C Connect the AC cable of the replacement Microinverter and the neighboring Microi...

Page 17: ...nverter Refer to the APsystems website http www APsystems 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 range of the APsystems Microinverter WARNING The maximum open circuit voltage of the PV module must not exceed the specified maximum input voltage of the APsystems microinverter ...

Page 18: ...y interconnection voltage and frequency trip limits and trip times 5 but not less than 160ms Trip limit and trip time accuracy Voltage 2VL N Frequency 0 05 Hz Alternate Trip Time See NOTE 1 below Mechanical Data Operating Ambient temperature range 40 o F to 149 o F 40 o C to 65 o C Storage Temperature Range 40o F to 185 o F 40 o C to 85 o C Dimensions W x H x D 259mm X 242mm X 36mm 10 2 X 9 5 X 1 ...

Page 19: ...t Power Consumption 300mW Utility interconnection voltage and frequency trip limits and trip times See NOTE 1 Below Trip limit and trip time accuracy Voltage 2VL N Frequency 0 05 Hz Alternate Trip Time See NOTE 1 below Mechanical Data Operating Ambient temperature range 40 o F to 149 o F 40 o C to 65 o C Storage Temperature Range 40o F to 185 o F 40 o C to 85 o C Dimensions W x H x D 259mm X 242mm...

Page 20: ...limits for utility Interaction Condition Simulated utility source Maximum time sec cycles at 60 Hza before cessation of current to the simulated utility Voltage V Frequency Hz A 0 50 Vnor Rated 80ms B 0 50 Vnor V 0 88 Vnor Rated 200ms C 1 10 Vnor V 1 20 Vnor Rated 200ms D 1 20 Vnor V Rated 80ms E Rated f 60 5 160ms F Rated f 59 3 160ms All Rights Reserved ...

Page 21: ... CABLE RED L1 BLACK L2 PINK L3 WHITE N GREEN PE METER NEUTRAL GROUND ECU SOLAR PANEL YC1000 3 BRANCH END CAP INSTALLED ON THE END OF AC BUS CABLE ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT DISTRIBUTION PANEL 120V 208V THREE PHASE 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER PER BRANCH CIRCUIT AC JUNCTION BOX TO METER OR AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL Figure 10 ...

Page 22: ... CABLE RED L1 BLACK L2 PINK L3 WHITE N GREEN PE METER NEUTRAL GROUND ECU SOLAR PANEL YC1000 3 BRANCH END CAP INSTALLED ON THE END OF AC BUS CABLE ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT DISTRIBUTION PANEL 277V 480V THREE PHASE 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER PER BRANCH CIRCUIT AC JUNCTION BOX TO METER OR AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL Figure 11 ...

Page 23: ...ch 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 A B C To register your APsystems microinverter please mail this warranty registration card to emasupport altenergy power com ...

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