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Installation/User Manual 

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Troubleshooting

 

Qualified personnel should use the following troubleshooting steps if the PV system is inoperative: 

Status Indications and Error Reporting

 

Start up LED 

One minute after DC power is first applied to the microinverter, one short red  blink indicates a 
successful  microinverter  startup  sequence.  If  two  or  more  short  red  blinks  occur  after  DC 
power is first applied to the microinverter, a failure during microinverter setup has occured. 

Operation LED 

Flashing Slow Blue 

- a small amount of power is produced. 

Flashing Fast Blue - 

large amounts of power are produced. 

Flashing Red 

- Not producing power 

Red blinking twice 

- AC low-voltage or high-voltage

Red blinking three times 

- Grid malfunction  

GFDI Error 

If  the  LED  blinks  four  times,  it  indicates  that  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 continue to blink 4 times in  sequence. 

Other Errors 

All other errors are reported to the DMU. Refer to the DMU Installation and Operation Manual 
for a list of additional errors and troubleshooting procedures. 

WARNING: 

Only qualified personnel should directly handle the 

 microinverter. 

WARNING: 

Never  disconnect  the  DC  wire  connectors  under  load.  Ensure  that  no 

current is flowing in the DC wires prior to disconnection. An opaque covering may be 
used to protect the module prior to disconnecting the module. 

WARNING: 

Always disconnect the AC power before disconnecting the  PV module 

wires from the microinverter. Either disconnect through the appropriate AC circuit 
breaker,  or  unplugging  the  AC  connector  to  the  first  microinverter  of  a  branch 
circuit.  Both  are  suitable  as  a  means  of 

  disconnection. 

WARNING: 

The  microinverter  is  powered  by  the  PV  module  DC  power.  AFTER 

disconnecting  the  DC  power,  when  reconnecting  the  PV  modules  to  the 
microinverter, pay attention for the three short LED flashes. 

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for BPE1300

Page 1: ...Installation User Manual Rev 1 3 All Rights Reserved Models BPE600 BPE1300 Photovoltaic Grid connected Microinverter...

Page 2: ...Installation User Manual 1 Table of Contents...

Page 3: ...replace the Microinverters Perform all electrical installations in accordance with local electrical codes Before installing or using the Microinverter please read all instructions and cautionary marki...

Page 4: ...difications not approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Communication Statement The Energy Monitoring system and Analysis EMA software a...

Page 5: ...nt The CE mark is attached to the solar inverter to verify that the unit follows the provisions of the European Low Voltage and EMCDirectives Refer to the operating instructions Person requires superv...

Page 6: ...grid tied applications comprised of three key elements Microinverter Data Monitoring Unit DMU Radio Transmission Unit RTU Energy Monitor and Analysis EMA web based monitoring and analysis system Micro...

Page 7: ...croinverters are designed to operate at maximum power within ambient outdoor temperatures including up to 149 F 65 C The inverter housing is designed for outdoor installation and complies with the IP6...

Page 8: ...croinverters which operates with most 60 and 72 cell PV modules For more information please see the Technical Data page p 18 of this manual Model AC grid PV Module Number Max Per branch Module Connect...

Page 9: ...s WARNING Be aware that only qualified professionals should install and or replace microinverters WARNING Before installing or using a microinverter please read all instructions and warnings in the te...

Page 10: ...e point of utility interconnection WARNING The wiring colour code can be different according local regulation Check that all of the installed wire colours match regulation before connecting the AC cab...

Page 11: ...4 1 5 cm between the roof and the bottom of the microinverter to allow proper air flow Step 3 Connect themicroinverters in parallel 600w connect in parallel 1300w connect in parallel Check the microin...

Page 12: ...nks This will happen as soon as the cables are plugged in indicating that the microinverter is functioning correctly This entire function will occur within 5 seconds of plugging in the unit so pay car...

Page 13: ...he DMU and follow the instructions according to its manual 5 The microinverters will send performance data through the power line to the DMU The time required for all the microinverters in the system...

Page 14: ...e PV system Unless the GFDI error has been cleared the LED will continue to blink 4 times in sequence Other Errors All other errors are reported to the DMU Refer to the DMU Installation and Operation...

Page 15: ...other units indicates a likely a microinverter malfunction To troubleshoot an inoperative microinverter follow the instructions below 1 Verify that the utility AC voltage and frequency are within the...

Page 16: ...opaque casing iv Disconnect the PV module DC wire connectors from the microinverter v Remove the microinverter from the PV array racking b Remove the opaque cover then install a replacement microinve...

Page 17: ...the Microinverter Please refer to the datasheet or user manual WARNING You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the Microinverter WARNI...

Page 18: ...C Weight 2 2kg Enclosure Rating IP65 Wet Locations Classification For WetLocations Relative Humidity Ratings 0 95 Certificates UL1741 VDE0126 VDE4105 IEC62109 CE All Rights Reserved Pollution Degree...

Page 19: ...For WetLocations Relative Humidity Ratings 0 95 Certificates UL1741 VDE0126 VDE4105 IEC62109 CE All Rights Reserved Pollution Degree Classification PD3 Communication Powerline Operating Ambient Tempe...

Page 20: ...nual 19 Wiring Diagram Sample Wiring Diagram Three Phase Sample Wiring Diagram BPE600 MAX 9 BPE600 MAX 9 BPE600 MAX 9 BPE600 BLACK L2 RED L1 YELLOW NEUTRAL JUNCTION BOX METER ETHERNET CABLE TO BROADBA...

Page 21: ...n User Manual 20 Sample Wiring Diagram Single Phase Sample Wiring Diagram BPE600 MAX 9 BPE600 MAX 9 BPE600 MAX 9 BPE600 BLACK L2 RED L1 YELLOW NEUTRAL JUNCTION BOX METER ETHERNET CABLE TO BROADBAND RO...

Page 22: ...User Manual 21 Sample Wiring Diagram Three Phase Sample Wiring Diagram BPE1300 MAX 4 BPE1300 BLACK L2 RED L1 YELLOW NEUTRAL JUNCTION BOX METER ETHERNET CABLE TO BROADBAND ROUTER GROUND MAX 4 BPE1300 M...

Page 23: ...User Manual 22 Sample Wiring Diagram Single Phase Sample Wiring Diagram BPE1300 MAX 4 BPE1300 BLACK L2 RED L1 YELLOW NEUTRAL JUNCTION BOX METER ETHERNET CABLE TO BROADBAND ROUTER GROUND MAX 4 BPE1300...

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