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APsystems YC600B Installation/User Manual

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6. Troubleshooting

Qualified personnel can use the following troubleshooting steps if the PV system does not

operate correctly:

6.1 Status Indications and Error Reporting

6.1.1 Start up LED

One quick red light followed by three short green blinks when DC power is first applied to
the Microinverter indicates a successful Microinverter startup.

6.1.2 Operation LED

Flashing Slow Green (10 sec. gap) - Producing power and communicating with ECU
Flashing Fast Green (2 sec. gap) - Producing power and not communicating with ECU over
60mins

Flashing Red - Not producing power
Steady Red - Electrode assembly ground fault protection

6.1.3 GFDI Error

A solid red LED indicates the Microinverter has detected a Ground Fault Detector
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 for a list of additional faults and troubleshooting procedures.

Only qualified personnel should directly handle the APsystems Microinverter.

1

Never disconnect the DC wire connectors under load. Ensure that no current is
flowing in the DC wires prior to disconnecting.

2

Always disconnect AC power before disconnecting the PV module wires from the

APsystems Microinverter.

3

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 watch for the three short LED flashes.

Summary of Contents for YC600B

Page 1: ...erved Please scan this QR code to have access to our APPs and Products information ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc latam APsystems com APsystems APsystems Guadalajara AV Lazaro Cardenas 2850 5 Piso Colonia...

Page 2: ...9 4 3 3 Step 3 Attach the APsystems 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 C...

Page 3: ...n the APsystems 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...

Page 4: ...But there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception the following measures might res...

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 thi...

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

Page 7: ...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 Th...

Page 8: ...ed 375VA peak output power per channel the YC600B works with 60 and 72 cell PV modules and offers dual independent MPPT per panel The YC600B also operates within a wider MPPT voltage range than compet...

Page 9: ...ations in accordance with local electrical codes 2 Be aware that only qualified professionals should install and or replace APsystems Microinverters 3 Before installing or using an APsystems Microinve...

Page 10: ...e to partially or fully disconnect from the unit resulting in no or poor operation 4 3 3 Step 3 Attach the APsystems Microinverters to the racking a Mark the location of the Microinverter on the rack...

Page 11: ...to AC bus cable Push the microinverter AC connector into 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...

Page 12: ...es 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 fu...

Page 13: ...te 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 r...

Page 14: ...table for general arrangement 2 Installation card is located in Appendix last page of this manual 3 You can use Scanning Gun or mobile phone to scan the serial numbers on the map when set ECU see ECU...

Page 15: ...aker 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...

Page 16: ...rupter 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 instruction...

Page 17: ...oordinating 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...

Page 18: ...sconnect 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 Mic...

Page 19: ...verter Please refer to the datasheet or usermanual which can be download from APsystems website www APsystems com 2 You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable in...

Page 20: ...g Ambient Temperature Range 3 40 o F to 149 o F 40 C to 65 C Storage Temperature Range 40 o F to 185 o F 40 C to 85 C Dimensions W x H x D 10 3 7 4 1 3 260mm X 188mm X 31 5mm Weight 5 7lbs 2 6kg AC Bu...

Page 21: ...f 59 3 160ms 200ms 2022 06 29 REV1 5 1 Nominal voltage frequency range can be extended beyond nominal if required by the utility 2 Limits may vary Refer to local requirements to define the number of m...

Page 22: ...Apsystems YC600B 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...

Page 23: ...r 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 Templa...

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