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MICROINVERTER M500-S

November 2014
Copyright LEAF SpA

TECHNICAL DATA

DC Input

 

Recommended PV Input Power (STC)

 

500 ... 560 Wp

Input Voltage Upper Limit (Max)

 

90 V

Starting Voltage (Min) 

40 V

Operative Voltage Range (Min-Max)

 

20 … 85 V

MPP Voltage Range (Min-Max)

 

30 … 75 V

Input Current (Max)

 

11 A

Internal Output Transient-Overvoltage Protection

 

Yes

AC Output

 

Active Output Power (Max)  

460 W

AC Grid Connection and Nominal Voltage 

1N/PE AC 230 V

 

Output Current (Max)

2.0 A

 

Nominal Frequency

50 Hz

Power Factor Range

 

0.90 capacitive … 0.90  inductive

Reactive Power Control Range

 

-48.3% … +48.3% nominal power

Low Voltage Fault Ride Through (LVFRT)

 

Yes

Max Output Fault Current

 

5.6 A

Internal Input Transient-Overvoltage Protection

 

Yes

Max Units per Branch Circuit

 

9/15 for 20/32A breaker

 

 

 

96%

 

94%

 

99%

Mechanical Data

 

Dimensions (W x H x D)

 

253 x 48 x 247 mm

Weight

 

2.4 kg

Ambient Temperature Range

 

-40 … +65 °C

Cooling

 

Natural convection

Degree of protection (EN 60529) 

IP65

 

Electrical Safety Class

 

Class I

Topology 

High frequency isolation transformer

Connectors 

DC Input: MC-4/AC Output: Wieland RST20I3S

PV-Modules Compatibility

 

2 x 60  Cells (series),  1 x 72 Celles

Norms & Standards

 

CE,  CEI 0-21, CEI 0-16, EN 62109-1, EN 62109-2,

 
 

VDE-AR-N 4105, VDE 0126-1-1

Communication 

Power Line Communication (P.L.C.) 

 

Warranty  

20 years

Summary of Contents for M500-S

Page 1: ...MICROINVERTER M500 S Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...November 2014 Copyright LEAF SpA...

Page 3: ...ting the AC BUS 4 2 1 Connection without WIELAND distribution units 4 2 2 Connection with WIELAND distribution unit 4 3 Connecting to the PV panels 4 4 Connecting the AC distribution network Grid 9 9...

Page 4: ...t may affect the proper functioning of the device HOT SURFACE It indicates operations that may cause burns and serious damage in case of contact with hot surfaces NOTE It is used to highlight particul...

Page 5: ...nd connection of the metal housing when required by the rules of installation of the photovoltaic system must be carried out through the appropriate threaded socket marked with the grounding symbol an...

Page 6: ...the microinverter may cause a voltage drop of a value such as to impair the connection to the distribution network to ensure the efficient operation of the system the voltage drop in the AC wiring ha...

Page 7: ...l inform the client about the best suited configuration based on the system architecture and clients needs Each microinverter is an independent production unit safe and efficient it can then be instal...

Page 8: ...nected to the distribution network through the protective equipment defined by local regulations WARNING If exposed to sunlight the solar modules will always exhibit DC voltage at their electrical ter...

Page 9: ...sequence of operations Connecting the AC bus of the PV system at all the LEAF M500 S microinverters Connecting all the LEAF M500 S microinverters to their respective panel or to the pair of solar pane...

Page 10: ...n cables up to 3 AC lines from microinverters and up to 2 cables for connecting to the distribution network As depicted in fig 4 3 and 4 4 several arrangements are possible when more distributors are...

Page 11: ...ed in series as shown in figure 4 5 Plug the DC connectors until the latch The DC connectors between the photovoltaic module and the LEAF Microinverter M500 S must not be opened during operation of th...

Page 12: ...rk through the protective equipment defined by local regulations All the parts of the plant must be kept dry before and during installation and connection 5 REMOVING A LEAF MICROINVERTER M500 S Isolat...

Page 13: ...re grounding Grounding is ensured by the dedicated conductor on the AC side its connection should be performed based on natio nal laws for grounding wires The use of the ground connection of the metal...

Page 14: ...IN 1 INSTALLATION MAP CLIENT DATA INSTALLER DATA ORIENTATION Insert geographical orientation and roof slope Company 4 3 Roof section N ___ A Te In 2 5 14 Address City Company Address City...

Page 15: ...nge 48 3 48 3 nominal power Low Voltage Fault Ride Through LVFRT Yes Max Output Fault Current 5 6 A Internal Input Transient Overvoltage Protection Yes Max Units per Branch Circuit 9 15 for 20 32A bre...

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