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                      INVOLAR Corporation, Ltd.

 

Manual version 1.12   

INVOLAR Corporation Ltd.                    Mar. 2016 

 

3 

Table of Contents 

1

 

READ THIS FIRST

.................................................................................................................................................. 4

 

2

 

SAFETY SYMBOLS

 ............................................................................................................................................... 5

 

3

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSAND EC DIRECTIVES

 ................................................................................................... 8

 

EC

 

D

IRECTIVES

 ................................................................................................................................ 12

 

4

 

THE INVOLAR MICRO-INVERTER SYSTEM 

INSTRUCTION................................................................................ 20

 

T

HE 

INVOLAR

 

M

ICRO

-I

NVERTER 

S

YSTEM

 ........................................................................................ 20

 

T

HE 

INVOLAR

 

MAC500

 ............................................................................................................... 20

 

F

EATURES

 ......................................................................................................................................... 21

 

5

 

INVOLAR 

MAC500INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 22

 

5.1

 

INVOLAR

 

MAC500

OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

 .................................................................. 23

 

5.2

 

INVOLAR

 

MAC500

 OPERATIONAL CONDITION IN 

PV

 

S

YSTEM

 ............................................... 24

 

5.3

 

I

NSTALLATION 

S

TEPS

 ................................................................................................................... 24

 

5.4

 

INVOLAR

 

MAC500

 OUTSIDE 

D

IMENSION

 .............................................................................. 25

 

5.5

 

D

ETAILED 

I

NSTALLATION 

P

ROCEDURE

 ......................................................................................... 26

 

6.

 

FUNCTION

 INSTRUCTIONS

 ................................................................................................................................. 31

 

W

ORKING 

M

ODE

 ............................................................................................................................ 31

 

G

RID

C

ONNECTION

 ......................................................................................................................... 32

 

G

RID 

D

ISCONNECT

 ......................................................................................................................... 32

 

S

TART

-U

P 

C

HECKS

 ........................................................................................................................... 33

 

7

 

DISCONNECTING

 A MICRO-INVERTER FROM THE PV MODULE

 ..................................................................... 34

 

8

 

MONITORING

 AND TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE

 .................................................................... 35

 

S

AFETY CHECKS

 ................................................................................................................................ 35

 

M

AINTAIN PERIODICALLY

 ................................................................................................................. 35

 

O

VERVIEW

 ....................................................................................................................................... 36

 

MAC500

 

MICRO-INVERTER

 

S

TATUS 

LED

 

I

NDICATIONS AND 

E

RROR 

R

EPORTING

 ........................ 36

 

9

 

INTERNET 

WEB .................................................................................................................................................... 39

 

U

SER 

R

EGISTRATION

 ......................................................................................................................... 39

 

U

SER 

L

OGIN

 ..................................................................................................................................... 39

 

10  INVOLAR MAC500 MICRO-INVERTER TECHNICAL DATA

 ........................................................................... 40

 

T

ECHNICAL 

S

PECIFICATIONS

 ............................................................................................................ 40

 

11  APPENDIX

 .......................................................................................................................................................... 42

 

L

IMITED 

W

ARRANTY

 ......................................................................................................................... 42

 

12.

   

INVOLAR

 

MAC500

 

M

ICRO

-I

NVERTER 

S

YSTEM 

W

IRING 

D

IAGRAM

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Summary of Contents for MAC500 Series

Page 1: ...o2 INVOLAR Grid Connected Photovoltaic Micro Inverter Model Number MAC500 XX User Operating Manual Manual Version_1 12 MAC500 XX This manual is an integral part of the unit Please read the instruction...

Page 2: ...ual version 1 12 INVOLAR Corporation Ltd Mar 2016 2 Contact Information INVOLAR Corporation Ltd Power Lab No 898 Laiting South Road Shanghai 201615 China Tel 86 21 5109 8006 Fax 86 21 5027 7705 www IN...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION STEPS 24 5 4 INVOLAR MAC500 OUTSIDE DIMENSION 25 5 5 DETAILED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 26 6 FUNCTION INSTRUCTIONS 31 WORKING MODE 31 GRIDCONNECTION 32 GRID DISCONNECT 32 START UP CHECKS 33...

Page 4: ...ergy conversion from photovoltaic solar modules enhanced system reliability and greatly simplifies the installation and reduces the maintenance time and cost To reduce the risk of electrical shock and...

Page 5: ...ual and on MAC500 Micro inverters indicate a hazard with a high level of risk which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING The WARNING symbols in this manual and on MAC500Micro...

Page 6: ...al waste and must be collected separately at the end of the usage Please follow local ordinances or regulations for disposal or contact an authorized representative of the manufacturer for information...

Page 7: ...connections shall be marked with Redinsulated wire DC terminal indicating the polarity of the connections negative all negative connections shall be marked with black insulated wires PCS Power convers...

Page 8: ...completely through each step in every procedure before starting the procedure any exceptions may result in a failure to properly and safely complete the attemptedprocedure The individual sub assembly...

Page 9: ...installing the INVOLAR Micro Inverter thus eliminating the risk of electric shock to persons working on the system The photovoltaic micro inverter is not intended to be secured to the back of the pho...

Page 10: ...when the device is running Allow 30 minutes cooling down period after switch off before handling the device WARNING Risk of electric shock from energy stored in capacitor Do not remove cover until 45...

Page 11: ...e considered safe to touch however since the device is intended for outdoor use and Vmax PV is rated 50V D C which exceeds maximum 35V DC limit for DVC A in WET LOCATION as below Summary of the limits...

Page 12: ...tallation location WARNING The device is not provided with automatic disconnecting means this device shall be provided with external relaying protection in accordance with local codes and local utilit...

Page 13: ...ations depends upon installing and configuring system correctly including using the specified wirings The system must be installed only by competent assemblers who are familiar with requirements for s...

Page 14: ...the PV power system is installed The grid connected inverter is not fitted with SPDs in both PV input side and MAINS side Lightning can cause damage either from a direct strike or from surges due to...

Page 15: ...uses according to local safety regulations appropriate input voltage and the rated current of the solar inverter AC output protected by external fuse gG rated current 16 A 250 VAC provided in all live...

Page 16: ...plate and run ample capacity A suitably rated Isolating Switch this is also an option that could be selected should be fitted immediately adjacent to each unit and installed both for AC output and DC...

Page 17: ...ated fault current Ifn 30mA which automatically disconnects the device in the case of a fault WARNINGS EARTH CONNECTION ESSENTIAL BEFORE CONNECTING SUPPLY Incorrect grounding can cause physical injury...

Page 18: ...inals 8 Check the following safety parameters which are factory set and fixed per IEC 62116 2008 and IEC 61727 2004 this trip point is factory set and fixed user cannot change this parameter Exceeding...

Page 19: ...etting Disconnection is provided in case of any hardware malfunctioning The solar inverter will cease to energize the network in response to an interface protection however this is not achieved by dis...

Page 20: ...gh individual PV modules in the array may be affected by shading soiling orientation or PV module aging This insures that the maximum power available from each PV module with a consequent up to 25 mor...

Page 21: ...L G v HF DC DC i vo o Figure 4 2 the INVOLAR MAC500 Operation Principle Features Advantages Easy installation Without parameter configuration High level system reliability Low PV system noise Remote w...

Page 22: ...the safe operation of the devices they may be installed and commissioned only by qualified personnel in full compliance with the warnings referred to in this manual Open the package and pick the prod...

Page 23: ...r inverter shall be installed so that the inverter couplers shall be easily accessible and located between 0 6m and 1 9m above the servicing level An upper limit of 1 7m is recommended easy access to...

Page 24: ...he basic flow capacity 5 3 Installation Steps The unit shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations Compliance with safety regulations depends upon installing and configuring syst...

Page 25: ...ceed 50V failure to observe this it may cause electric shock hazards or completely damage of the inverter WARNINGS HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT EARTH CONNECTION ESSENTIAL BEFORE CONNECTING SUPPLY For the cabl...

Page 26: ...d symmetrical copper cable with a max length of 5m is required for power circuit AC cable Rated voltage of the cable amount to at least Uo U 300V 500V in accordance with DIN VDE 0298 VDE or equivalent...

Page 27: ...OLAR Micro Inverter to the utility grid or energize the AC circuit s until the all installation procedures have been completed WARNING Effective grounding during Micro Inverters are working Comply the...

Page 28: ...5 3 shows Attaching the INVOLAR Micro Inverters to the racking Connecting the INVOLAR Micro Inverter left side cables Connecting the INVOLAR Micro Inverter right side cables Connect the PV modules Dia...

Page 29: ...re fastening and split Screw connection Tightening torque typically 0 8Nm 1 0Nm Click Click 1 Nut and bolt to racking system Consider using WEEB type clips for improved earth connection 2 Earth ground...

Page 30: ...INVOLAR Corporation Ltd Manual version 1 12 INVOLAR Corporation Ltd Mar 2016 30 2 Connector fastening and split 3 Connector Locking and split Tightening torque 4 1 Nm Click Click...

Page 31: ...r system keeps detecting the disable information The INVOLAR Micro Inverter is in disable mode until fault release If the inoperative Micro Inverter has been repaired and match to the electrical utili...

Page 32: ...Rated Variation Range Voltage 220 230 240V 184V 276V Frequency 60Hz 60Hz 47Hz 51Hz 59 3Hz 60 5Hz Only to be carried out by qualified competentpersonnel Start inverter after checking all below steps WA...

Page 33: ...ector are installed The external cords and cables are fixed tightly and strain relief clamp is provided for external accessible cords and cables Cord and cable inlets are sealed completely after cord...

Page 34: ...odule and the micro inverter 3 Care should be taken when measuring DC currents most clamp on meters must be zeroed first and tend to drift with time 4 Isolate the AC branch circuit by isolatingthe cir...

Page 35: ...he device is not functioning properly or fails any of the tests the device has to be repaired For safety check details refer to this manual section 3 Safety instruction and EC Directives Maintain peri...

Page 36: ...hole PV system through the internet By visiting INVOLAR s website and entering the SEDAS portal Solar Energy Data Acquisition System customers can track real time statistics information of the energy...

Page 37: ...day kW H Monthly power generation Daily power generation for the month kW H Amount of power generation Amount of power generation kW H Amount of working hours Amount of working hours Hour Table8 2 1 D...

Page 38: ...verter does not affect the operation of other INVOLAR Micro Inverters in the system WARNING Be aware that only qualified personnel should troubleshoot the PV array or the INVOLAR Micro Inverter WARNIN...

Page 39: ...nce which is integrated into the INVOLAR Micro inverter system User Registration RegistrationPage http data INVOLAR com 8080 INVOLAR I18nAction_loadLocal e locale en_GB Select Language then click Regi...

Page 40: ...Max inverter backfeed current to the array 1 8mA Minimum Starting Voltage 18V A C Output Rated AC Power 25 C 500W Nominal A C Voltage 220 230 240V On grid Voltage Range 210 265V RatedA C Current 2 27A...

Page 41: ...setting of 30mA located between the inverter and the mains shall be provided at the end use application The RCD must be type B rather than type A or type C Array ground insulation Resistance measureme...

Page 42: ...rranty period retain the product invoices and purchase date for free replacement or repairing Proof of purchase will be required The Limited Warranty does not cover the product which trademark is not...

Page 43: ...INVOLAR Corporation Ltd Manual version 1 12 INVOLAR Corporation Ltd Mar 2016 43 12 INVOLAR MAC500 Micro Inverter System Wiring Diagram Diagram 12 1 220 230 240V Connection Arrangement...

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