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YC600 Installation/User Manual

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1.Important Safety Instructions

This manual contains important instructions to follow during installation and maintenance of

the APsystems Photovoltaic Grid-connected Inverter (Microinverter). To reduce the risk of

electrical shock and ensure the safe installation and operation of the APsystems Microinverter,

the following symbols appear throughout this document to indicate dangerous conditions and

important safety instructions Specifications are subject to change without notice - please

ensure you are using the most recent update found at

emea.APsystems.com

This symbol indicates a situation where not following instructions may cause a serious hardware

or safety issue and/or put people in danger. Be extremely cautious when performing this task.

This symbol provides important indication to follow in order to optimize microninverters

operations. Follow these instructions closely.

1.1 Safety Instructions

Do NOT

disconnect the PV module from the APsystems Microinverter without first

disconnecting the AC power.

Only qualified professionals should install and/or replace APsystems Microinverters.

Perform all electrical installations in accordance with local electrical codes.

Before installing or using the APsystems Microinverter, please read all instructions and

warning notices in the technical documents and on the APsystems Microinverter system

and the solar-array.

Be aware that the case 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 case 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 the APsystems Microinverter will void the warranty.

Caution!

The external protective earthing conductor is connected to the inverter protective earthing

terminal through AC connector. When connecting, connect the AC connector first to ensure

the inverter earthing then do the DC connections. When disconnecting, disconnect the AC

by opening the branch circuit breaker first but maintain the protective earthing conductor

in the branch circuit breaker connect to the inverter ,then disconnect the DC inputs.

Please install AC breakers on the AC side of the inverter.

Summary of Contents for YC600

Page 1: ...jssel The Netherlands Tel 31 10 2582670 EMAIL info emea APsystems com APsystems Rue des Monts dor ZAC de Folliouses Sud Les Echets 01700 Miribel France TEL 33 481 65 60 40 EMAIL info emea APsystems co...

Page 2: ...ems Microinverters to the Racking 9 4 3 4 Step 4 Ground the systems 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...

Page 3: ...fied professionals should install and or replace APsystems Microinverters Perform all electrical installations in accordance with local electrical codes Before installing or using the APsystems Microi...

Page 4: ...following the instructions when installing and using the equipment But there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment causes harmful interference...

Page 5: ...ation 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 o...

Page 6: ...s Microinverter System Introduction The APsystems Microinverter is used in utility interactive grid tied applications comprised of three key elements APsystems Microinverter APsystems Energy Communica...

Page 7: ...ystem 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...

Page 8: ...ultiple APsystems Microinverters in the form of single phase grid to achieve three phase grid and operates with most 60 and 72 cell PV modules Contact APsystems Customer Support for checking compatibi...

Page 9: ...ease 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...

Page 10: ...he inverter through AC cable 4 3 3 Step 3 Attach the APsystems Microinverters to the Racking a Mark the location of the microinverter on the rack taking into acount the position of the PV module junct...

Page 11: ...the trunk cable connector until you hear a click Try to remove it to check that it is properly locked Figure 4 Best Practice Use the Bus Cable Unlock Tool to split the connectors Figure 5 a Check the...

Page 12: ...ules Figure 9 When connecting the 1st module the LED of the microinverter must flash three times in green This happens as soon as the cables are plugged in to show that the microinverter is working pr...

Page 13: ...tallation 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 remova...

Page 14: ...ted to it On all switchboards in between the consumer unit and the micro generator itself On or in the micro generator itself At all points of isolation for the micro generator Figure 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 15: ...hat the operation is normal 4 Connect the ECU communication gateway optional and follow the instructions in the manual Once the ECU is plugged in and set up it recognizes the microinverters then the L...

Page 16: ...tor 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 in...

Page 17: ...ely a microinverter problem To troubleshoot a non operating APsystems Microinverter Follow the steps below in order to 1 Verify the utility voltage and frequency are within ranges shown in the Technic...

Page 18: ...ct 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 Microinve...

Page 19: ...verter Please refer to the datasheet or user manual which can be download from APsystems website emea APsystems com You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable in...

Page 20: ...ncy Peak Efficiency 96 7 CEC Efficiency 96 5 Nominal MPPT Efficiency 99 5 Night Power Consumption 20mW Mechanical Data Operating Ambient Temperature Range 40 C to 65 C Storage Temperature Range 40 C t...

Page 21: ...stems YC600 ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT ECU SOLAR PANEL BUS CABLE END CAP INSTALL AT THE END OF AC BUS CABLE AC JUNCTION BOX DISTRIBUTION PANEL BROWN L BLUE N YELLOW GREEN PE 9 Wiring Diagram 9 1 Sample...

Page 22: ...ram End Cap 3 Bus Cable Unlock Tool 5 Bus Cable 8 AC Connector Male 9 C Connector Female A Y CONN Cap 4 Bus Cable Grid 1 Bus Cable 7 DC Female Connector Cap 6 DC Male Connector Cap 2 AC Branch Extensi...

Page 23: ...60700007 3 4 wire Bus Cable End Cap 4 Bus Cable Y CONN Cap Optional 2061702007 Bus Cable Y CONN Cap 5 Bus Cable Unlock Tool Mandatory 2352000001 Y Bus Cable Unlock Tool 6 DC Male Connector Cap Optiona...

Page 24: ...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 loc...

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