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5 Troubleshooting

Make sure that any AC disconnects are functioning properly and are closed. 

Verify the  PV  module  DC  voltage is  within  the  allowable range shown  in  the  Technical Data 

section on page 10 of this manual. 

Check the DC connections between the solar micro-inverter and the PV module. 

If the problem persists, please call to customer support at Plugreen. 

STEP 3

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

STEP 7

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 6

WARNING

:  Do  not  attempt  to  repair  the  Plugreen  Solar  micro-inverter;  it  contains  no  user-

serviceable parts. If troubleshooting methods fail, please return the solar micro-inverter to your 

distributor for maintenance. 

Disconnecting the Plugreen Solar micro-inverter from the PV Module

To ensure that the solar micro-inverter is not disconnected from the PV modules under load, adhere to 

the following disconnection steps in the order shown:

Disconnect the AC by opening the branch circuit breaker. 

Disconnect the first AC connector in the branch circuit. 

Cover the module with an opaque cover. 

Using a DC current probe, verify there is no current flowing in the DC wires between the PV 

module and the solar micro-inverter. 

Care should be taken when measuring DC currents, most clamp-on meters must be zeroed 

first and tend to drift with time.

Disconnect the PV module wire connectors from the Solar micro-inverter

Remove the Solar micro-inverter from the PV array racking. 

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Page 1: ...lar Micro Inverter Systems PGM 200P 230 PGM 230P 230 PGM 260P 230 Plugreen Corporation Laattakatu 13 08150 Lohja Finland Phone 358 40 1525086 www plugreen com support plugreen com Installation and Operations Manual Contact Information ...

Page 2: ... suitable copper wire 5 Step 6 Completing the Plugreen Installation Map and Connecting the PV Modules 6 4 5 Ground Fault 8 Other Faults 8 Troubleshooting an Inoperable Solar micro inverter 8 Disconnecting the Plugreen Solar micro inverter from the PV Module 9 6 Technical Considerations 10 Technical Specifications 10 Plugreen Solar micro inverter Operating Parameters 10 Voltage and Frequency Limits...

Page 3: ... Do not attempt to repair the Plugreen Solar micro inverter it contains no user serviceable parts If it fails please contact Plugreen customer service to obtain an RMA number and start the replacement process Tamperingwith oropeningthePlugreenSolarmicro inverterwillvoid thewarranty Before installing or using the Plugreen Solar micro inverter please read all instructions and cautionary markings in ...

Page 4: ...er supply to this unit is universal so it works from 85 to 265VAC This unit needs to be installed indoors Once you connect the AC power connect Ethernet cable between the units and your broadband router or modem Once you install the Communication Gateway unit it automatically starts communicating with the centralized web server Please log in to the data monitoring web server though Plugreen webpag...

Page 5: ...lugreen Solar micro inverter and on the photovoltaicarray Perform all electrical installations in accordance with all local electrical codes and the NationalElectricalCode IEC Connect the Plugreen Solar micro inverter to the electrical utility grid only after receivingpriorapprovalfromtheutilitycompany Be aware that only qualified personnel should connect the Plugreen Solar micro invertertotheelec...

Page 6: ...e system using suitable copper wire Connect the PV modules to solar micro inverters STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Refertheinstallationdiagrambelowforbetterunderstanding Do not connect Plugreen Solar micro inverters to the utility grid or energize the AC circuit s until you have completed all of the installation procedures as described in the following sections WARNING 4 Copyright Plugr...

Page 7: ... inverter on the common cable Each Solar micro inverter comes with one 3 pin Circular AC connector with a wire length of 60cms Connect these AC connectors with the respective female connectors on the AC Common Cable Unused connectorsontheAC CommonCableshouldbeplugged with theCapprovided AC Common Cable wiring is as Red Phase black neutral green earth ground Make sure protective end caps have been ...

Page 8: ...lationmapsandexamplesfromwww plugreen com After Plugreen creates a graphical representation of your PV system on the website use the Plugreen website Insight application link to view detailed performance information for your PV system Please go to www plugreen com for more information on the Plugreen Insight web based monitoring and analysis ToconnectyourPVmodules Completely install all solar micr...

Page 9: ...stem will start producing power after 3 minutesofSystemconfigurationthem Since Plugreen solar micro inverters are powered by PV panels make sure that sufficient sunlightisavailableduring thisprocess The Plugreen solar micro inverters will start to send performance data over Power Line PLC to the Communication Gateway unit The time required for all the solar micro inverters in the system to report ...

Page 10: ...sconnect the PV wire connectors under load Please cover the PV module using anopaquecoveringsheetpriortodisconnectingthemodule Always disconnect AC power before disconnecting the PV module wires from the Plugreen Solar micro inverter The AC connector of the first solar micro inverterin a branch circuit is suitable as a disconnecting means once the AC branch circuit breaker in the load centre has b...

Page 11: ...ntenance Disconnecting the Plugreen Solar micro inverter from the PV Module To ensure that the solar micro inverter is not disconnected from the PV modules under load adhere to the following disconnection steps in the order shown Disconnect the AC by opening the branch circuit breaker Disconnect the first AC connector in the branch circuit Cover the module with an opaque cover Using a DC current p...

Page 12: ...ge is within the specs of solar micro inverterunits Make sure that the maximum short circuit current of PV panels should be less or equaltothesolarmicro inverterspecs Note PV module output voltage and current depends on the size and temperature of the PV cells alsothesolarirradiationfallingoverthepanels A listofcompatiblePVmodulesismaintainedonthePlugreenwebsite www Plugreen com Technical Specific...

Page 13: ...s A Hz Hz Hz 0 95 211 49 4 49 2 2 5 4 0 1 0 99 230 85 1 1 1 50 60 1 264 50 41 50 6 Miscellaneous Operating Parameters Peak inverter efficiency CEC weighted efficiency Nominal MPP tracking efficiency Total Harmonic Distortion Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Deg C Deg C 40 40 95 92 99 5 65 65 Plug Green Micro Inverter Operating Parameters Dimensions Weight Enclosure environment...

Page 14: ...ment of Defective Product If Plugreen repairs or replaces a Defective Product the Limited Warranty continues on the repaired or replacement product for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days fromthedateofPlugreen sreturnshipmentoftherepairedorreplacementproduct whicheverislater The Limited Warranty covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the Defective Product but d...

Page 15: ...s not apply to and Plugreen will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to any Plugreen Solar Micro inverter 1 that has been misused neglected tampered with altered or otherwise damaged either internally or externally 2 that has been improperly installed operated handled or used including use under conditions for which the product was not designed use in an unsuitable environment or use in...

Page 16: ...g without limitation any economic losses of any kind any losses or damage to property or any personalinjury To the extent any implied warranties are required under applicable law to apply to the Plugreen Solar Micro inverter such implied warranties shall be limited in duration to the Warranty Period to the extent permitted by applicable law Some countries states or provinces do not allow limitatio...

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