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J BOX

Module junction box (diodes)

DC cables from the module junction box

Microinverter cable

30A Breaker

Trunk cable: CP-MTC-1.025

(N-2) cables required for N microinverters

Trunk cable whip: CP-MTC-JBOX

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Duo microinverter: CP-720 - dBC

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Summary of Contents for CP-250E

Page 1: ...Residential Design and Installation Guide April 2020...

Page 2: ...servicing the unit The inverters described in this document meets the requirements stipulated in NEC 2017 Section 690 11 12 Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings NEC 2017 Section 705 12 Point of...

Page 3: ...nd Connect the Sections 11 Step 5 Adjust the Microinverters and Secure to the Racking 12 Step 6 Connect the Microinverters to the PV modules and Trunk Cable 11 Step 7 Install the AC branch Circuit Jun...

Page 4: ...onnel should install or replace Chilicon Power microinverters 2 No DIY repairs Users must never attempt to repair or modify the Chilicon Power microinverters themselves If the microinverter fails to o...

Page 5: ...ill result in a total loss of production from the PV system String Inverter Microinverter Production Limited by weakest module Maximized for system System Risks The whole system Isolated to the module...

Page 6: ...uit must not exceed the maximum allowable current of 24 A supported by the Chilicon Power 10 AWG MTC trunk cabling For the CP 250E each microinverter can produce 1 2A 240V at full power for a maximum...

Page 7: ...CP250E model is compatible with both 60 cell and 72 cell PV modules The CP 720 model is compatible with 60 72 96 and 128 cell modules All microinverters come with TI Lane MC4 DC connectors The connec...

Page 8: ...M3234GA 2251 for or M8437 2252 for 1 Cable clips e g Heyco S6441 S6442 or Nine Fasteners Inc DCX 2452A MC4 Y connectors or branch connector One pair per micro for 96 or 128 Cell modules e g JHBOX Con...

Page 9: ...l the AC branch circuit junction boxes Step 8 Connect the system to the main service panel Step 9 Install the communication gateway and commission the system Step 10 Finish entering additional site in...

Page 10: ...rd and out of direct sunlight Also leave at least 0 6in 1 5cm clearance between the roof and the bottom of the microinverter and at least 0 6 in 1 5cm clearance between the back of the PV module and t...

Page 11: ...ch circuits in the system If the layout is such that no microinverter connects to one of the female connectors the case in certain configurations use the CP WTRPF CAP to plug the unused female connect...

Page 12: ...module the microinverter will blink every 4 seconds If difficult to see use the mirror to get a better view of the light This indicates that PV module is in the process of initially charging the micro...

Page 13: ...al Bulletin Surge Protection for Microinverter Systems for a list of suitable devices After proper connection to the AC service the microinverters will issue a blink every 8 seconds Only qualified per...

Page 14: ...M to the list of paired devices Press the Add button and then press the button on the back of the HEM device once 5 If your meter has been successfully paired to your network its light will remain sol...

Page 15: ...Chilicon Power Residential Design and Installation Guide 15 Appendices...

Page 16: ...ne Diagram One branch circuit of 20 x 355W modules 10 CP 720 microinverters current limited to 2 4A Two modules connect to each microinverter MICROINVERTERS MEET RAPID SHUTDOWN REQUIREMENTS PER NEC 20...

Page 17: ...inverters at maximum current Two modules connect to each microinverter Typical Single Line Diagram One branch circuit of 16 x 355W modules MICROINVERTERS MEET RAPID SHUTDOWN REQUIREMENTS PER NEC 2017...

Page 18: ...cable T Junction NOTE The connector pins should easily glide into the socket A small click indicates that the connector is properly seated IMPORTANT do not try to force in the connector Insertion res...

Page 19: ...et survey screen indicates the strength of the signal In the worst case you simply have to swap the RED and BLACK trunk wires on the breaker or at the AC disconnect NOTE Miswiring AC grid lines to the...

Page 20: ...tion and email NOTE Please double check for the correct email address An incorrect address will not immediately generate an error message but will prevent the customer from connecting If not you can e...

Page 21: ...24A through our trunk cable When calculating the maximum number of permissible microinverters on a branch circuit NEC code section 690 8A 3 applies Inverter Output Circuit Current the maximum current...

Page 22: ...display p is a hidd select the Palisades CA rters supports allows bra es under 3 0V system ed by the actually e con Powe he maxim y The sim age touc den butto e settings A 90272 s branch anch sizin 34...

Page 23: ...n provide affixed to licon Pow Palisades CA e 1 Power bu er the app value to 5 con to retu each of t e assuran decals to o the case wer to facil A 90272 utton on t propriate 576W 55 urn to the he boun...

Page 24: ...voltage rises from 1 the trunk cable individual subcircuits 2 the subcircuit lines connecting to the subpanel and 3 the line connecting the subpanel to the main service panel 1 To calculate the expect...

Page 25: ...xceed 264 V 229V for 208V or 2 Note It is highly recommended that the installer first measure the voltage at the panel box to confirm its initial value Should a system design result in a voltage in ex...

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Page 28: ...modules up to 10 modules 5 micros can be connected on a branch circuit fed into a 20A breaker Two of these can be installed either in a subpanel or if room permits at the main service panel This can...

Page 29: ...insurance against potential system damage This protection is especially warranted in locations prone to lightning strikes or other types of grid disturbances The device typically mounts at the main se...

Page 30: ...CABLING GUIDE Suggested approaches for common configurations March 2020 gg pp g March 2020 www chiliconpower com 310 800 1396...

Page 31: ...ular Branch Cable CABLE ACCESSORIES Connects each micro to the trunk cable Now integrated into the microinverter MTC Modular Trunk Cable 1 025m 1 7m 2 15m MTC JBOX J Box whip T6 WTRPRF male end cap p...

Page 32: ...MICROINVERTER CONNECTION TO TRUNK CABLE Trunk Cable Microinverter Cable Microinverter Cable 3...

Page 33: ...FIGURATIONS PAGES PART COLOR CODE Microinverter Cable CP MTC 1 025 CP MTC 1 025 CP MTC 1 7 CP MTC 2 15 CP MTC 2 15 CP MTC JBOX whip CP WTRPRF CAP d CP WTRPRF CAP end cap CP 720 dBC microinverter Modul...

Page 34: ...Module junction box diodes DC cables from the module junction box Microinverter cable J BOX Microinverter cable Trunk cable CP MTC 2 15 N 1 cables required for N microinverters T k bl hi CP MTC JBOX...

Page 35: ...7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 J BOX Module junction box diodes DC cables from the module junction box Microinverter cable 30A Breaker Trunk cable CP MTC 1 025 N 2 cables required for N microinverters Trunk cable wh...

Page 36: ...diodes DC cables from the module junction box J BOX DC cables from the module junction box Microinverter cable Trunk cable CP MTC 1 7 N 2 bl i d f N i i t N 2 cables required for N microinverters Trun...

Page 37: ...diodes J BOX DC cables from the module junction box Microinverter cable Trunk cable CP MTC 2 15 Trunk cable CP MTC 2 15 N 2 cables required for N microinverters Trunk cable whip CP MTC JBOX Duo micro...

Page 38: ...des DC cables from the module junction box J BOX Microinverter s MBC cable Trunk cable CP MTC 1 7 2 N 1 cables required for N microinverters Trunk whip CP MTC JBOX End cap CP WTRPRF CAP N caps require...

Page 39: ...cables from the module junction box Mi i t bl J BOX Microinverter cable Trunk cable CP MTC 2 15 2 N 1 cables required for N microinverters Trunk cable whip CP MTC JBOX End cap CP WTRPRF CAP N caps re...

Page 40: ...C cables from the module junction box Microinverter cable J BOX Microinverter cable Trunk cable CP MTC 2 15 N 1 cables required for N microinverters Trunk cable whip CP MTC JBOX Trunk cable whip CP MT...

Page 41: ...72 CELL PORTRAIT INVERTED T CONFIGURATION INVERTED T CONFIGURATION 8 J BOX J BOX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 30A Breaker Cables required CP MTC 1 025 5 CP MTC 2 15 1 CP MTC JBOX 1 12 Module orientation Connected mo...

Page 42: ...025 4 CP MTC 1 025 4 CP MTC 1 7 2 CP MTC 2 15 2 CP MTC JBOX 1 C t d d l For a complex layout different cable lengths and panel orientations will be required Connected modules 13 and panel orientation...

Page 43: ...verter placement Split cell options side by side or top bottom Minimum DC lead length needed 1 1 m 1 2 m recommended Shorter leads will require an additional DC MC4 jumper cable Top bottom may still r...

Page 44: ...TYPICAL SPLIT CELL CONNECTIONS Place micro DC connectors at edge of PV module Place micro DC connectors at middle of PV module 15 Portrait Landscape...

Page 45: ...must be rotated and shorter DC lead must be closest to the micro Modules with uneven cable lengths Frame attach option Attach micro to frame using either M8 1 25 or Attach micro to frame using either...

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