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APsystems YC600B Installation/User Manual

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2. APsystems Microinverter System Introduction

This integrated system improves safety; maximizes solar energy harvest; increases system
reliability, and simplifies solar system design, installation, maintenance, and management.

APsystems Microinverters maximize PV energy production

Each PV module has individual Maximum Peak Power Tracking (MPPT) controls, which
ensures that the maximum power is produced to the utility grid regardless of the
performance of the other PV modules in the array. When PV modules in the array are affected
by shade, dust, orientation, or any situation in which one module underperforms compared
with the other units, the APsystems Microinverter ensures top performance from the array by
maximizing the performance of each module 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 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 Module quantity, orientation,
different type and power rate (check our online module compatibility checker called Edecider
or contact APsystems).

Smart system performance monitoring and analysis

The APsystems Energy Communication Unit (ECU) is installed by simply plugging it into any
wall outlet and providing an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to abroad band router or modem.
After installing and setting the ECU(see ECU manual),the full network of APsystems
Microinverters automatically reports to the APsystems Energy Monitor and Analysis (EMA)
web server.The EMA software displays performance trends,informs you of abnormal events,
and controls system shutdown when it is needed. (See ECU manual for instructions.)

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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