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Installation and Operations Manual

Siemens Microinverter

Model SMIINV215R60XX

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Page 1: ...Installation and Operations Manual Siemens Microinverter Model SMIINV215R60XX ...

Page 2: ...n a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment in...

Page 3: ...e 15 Step 8 Connect the Cable to Junction Box es 16 Step 9 Ground the System 17 Step 10 Complete the Installation Map 18 Complete the Siemens Map 18 Alternative Create Your Own Map 18 Step 11 Connect the PV Modules 18 Step 12 Build the Virtual Array 19 Commissioning and Operation 20 Commissioning 20 Operating Instructions 20 Troubleshooting 21 Status LED Indications and Error Reporting 21 Startup ...

Page 4: ...cates a situation where failure to follow instructions may be a safety hazard or cause equipment malfunction Use extreme caution and follow instructions This indicates information particularly important for optimal system operation Follow instructions closely Perform all electrical installations in accordance with all local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code R NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Be aw...

Page 5: ...teractive applications This manual details the safe installation and operation of the Siemens Microinverter The three key elements of a Siemens Microinverter System are the Siemens Microinverter the Envoy Communications Gateway the Enlighten web based monitoring and analysis system This integrated system maximizes energy harvest increases system reliability and simplifies design installation and m...

Page 6: ...nd historical system performance trends and it informs you when the PV system is not performing as expected Optimal Reliability Microinverter systems are inherently more reliable than traditional inverters The distributed nature of a microinverter system ensures that there is no single point of system failure in the PV system Siemens Microinverters are designed to operate at full power at ambient ...

Page 7: ...g prior approval from the utility company WARNING Be aware that only qualified personnel should connect the Siemens Microinverter to the electrical utility grid Compatibility and Capacity The Siemens SMIINV215R60XX Microinverters are electrically compatible with most 60 cell PV modules For more information see Technical Data page 25 of this manual Refer to the Siemens website http www usa siemens ...

Page 8: ...Trunk and Drop Cabling Terminator caps as needed for unused ends of Trunk and Drop Cabling disconnect tool a number 3 Phillips screwdriver can be substituted unction box Continuous grounding conductor grounding washers Number 2 Phillips screwdriver Torque wrench sockets wrenches for mounting hardware Adjustable wrench or open ended wrench for terminator caps Tool for PV module locking connectors c...

Page 9: ...ach step listed below is detailed in the following pages VAC at Service Entrance Conductors Install the AC Junction Box Position the Trunk and Drop Cabling Attach the Microinverters to the Racking Dress the Trunk and Drop Cable Connect the Microinverters Terminate the unused end of the Trunk and Drop Cable Connect the Cable to AC Junction Box es Ground the System Complete the Paper Map Connect the...

Page 10: ...ze the AC wire gauge to account for voltage drop Select the correct wire size based on the distance from the beginning of the microinverter AC branch circuit to the breaker in the load center All components of system wiring must be considered including internal voltage drop within the length of Trunk and Drop Cable Typically three wire sections wire terminations must be quantified There is also so...

Page 11: ... Cable for either 240 VAC single phase typical for residential applications or 208 VAC three phase typical for commercial installations All drop connectors on the cable r labels indicating the cable type Installers can use 240 VAC cable at sites with 208 single phase service Trunk and Drop cabling along the route it will travel positioning the connectors so that they align with the PV modules odul...

Page 12: ...ct each microinverter AC branch circuit with a 20A maximum breaker Allow a minimum of 1 9 cm 0 75 inches between the roof and the bottom of the microinverter Also allow 1 3 cm 0 50 inches between the back of the PV modul and the top of the inverter Do not mount the microinverter in a location that allows long term exposure to direct sunlight i e it should be covered by the PV module Ground the mic...

Page 13: ...ter can also be dressed into the clip underneath the Trunk and Drop There are two through holes in the trunk connector These are mounting but are used to disconnect the connector Keep these release holes clear and accessible Dress any excess cabling in loops so that it does not contact the roof Do the cabling to rest on the roof There are several ways to support the cable One method is to place ti...

Page 14: ...rs Remove the temporary shipping cap from the and Drop Cable and connect the inverter There are two latching mechanisms within the connectors Listen for two clicks as the connectors engage Ensure that both latching mechanisms have engaged Repeat for all microinverters in the branch Cover any unused connector with a sealing cap clicks as the connectors engage both latching mechanisms have Do not us...

Page 15: ...excess extends outside of the wire holder The portion that angles back will need to extend enough to fit neatly into the 0 5 cm 0 2 in slot in the wire holder and flush with the edge of the cap f Insert the wire holder into the cap and screw the gland portion onto the cap Ensure that the gland portion is rotating not the cap g Hold the cap with an Siemens disconnect tool or insert a 2 Phillips scr...

Page 16: ...f fitting The trunk and drop cable requires a strain relief connector with an opening of 1 3 cm 0 5 inches in TRUNK AND DROP cable into additional junction boxes as needed to transition to conduit between rrays Refer to the wiring diagrams located in the Appendix of this manual for more Wires are identified as follows L1 is sheathed in Black L2 is sheathed in red L3 is sheathed in blue Neutral is ...

Page 17: ...described in step 4 follow the step below Each Siemens Microinverter comes with a ground clip that can 8 AWG conductor The AC output neutral is not bonded to ground inside the microinverter Route a continuous GEC through each of the microinverters to the NEC AC grounding electrode You can ground the racking and module to this conductor using a crimp connection An alternative method is to connect t...

Page 18: ...on map is required Map Microinverter has a removable serial number label located on the mounting plate Peel the removable serial number label from each Siemens Microinverter and affix it to the respective location on the Siemens installation map in the Appendix You can also download installation maps and examples usa siemens com microsolar Remember to keep a copy of the installation map for your r...

Page 19: ... created Once the virtual array is built Enlighten displays a graphic representation of the PV system It also shows detailed current and historical performance information Please go to http enlighten enphase com for more information on the Enlighten web based monitoring and Scan the paper installation map and upload it to the Activation form online Use Array Builder to create the virtual array in ...

Page 20: ...ens Microinverter PV system Turn ON the AC disconnect or circuit breaker on each microinverter AC branch Turn ON the main utility grid AC circuit breaker if applicable Your system will start producing power after a five minute wait time Microinverters will begin sending performance data over the power lines to the Envoy The time required for all microinverters to report to the Envoy will vary with...

Page 21: ...hanics mirror to view indicator lights on the undersides of the microinverters Flashing Green Producing power and communicating with Envoy Flashing Orange Producing power and not communicating with Envoy Flashing Red Not producing power Solid Red GFDI Fault Ground Fault Detection Indicator GFDI Fault A solid red status LED when DC power has been cycled indicates the microinverter has detected a gr...

Page 22: ...es shown in the Technical Data section on page 25 of this manual 2 Verify that AC line voltage at the service entrance conductors and at the junction box for each Siemens branch are within the ranges are shown in the following table 120 240 VAC or 208Y 120 VAC Single Phase 208Y 120 VAC Three Phase L1 to L2 211 to 264 Vac L1 to L2 to L3 183 to 229 Vac L1 to neutral L2 to neutral 106 to 132 Vac L1 t...

Page 23: ...to one hole and rock that side of the drop connector out Then insert the screwdriver into the other hole and pull the connector out entirely 3 Cover the module with an opaque cover 4 Using a DC current probe verify there is no current flowing in the DC wires between the PV module and the microinverter 5 Care should be taken when measuring DC currents due to the fact that most clamp on meters must ...

Page 24: ... not recommended due to risk of ga If you are using a grounding electrode conductor to ground the microinverter chassis attach the grounding electrode conductor to the microinverter ground clamp sealing cap from the Trunk and Drop Cable and connect the inverter e two latching mechanisms within the connectors Listen for the connectors engage Ensure that both latching mechanisms have engaged Mount t...

Page 25: ...le input voltage range of the Siemens Microinverter WARNING The maximum open circuit voltage of the PV module must not exceed the specified maximum input voltage of the Siemens Microinverter The output voltage and current of the PV module depends on the quantity size and temperature of the PV cells as well as the solar insolation on each cell The highest PV module output voltage occurs when the te...

Page 26: ...mum AC output Power 40 to 65 C W 215 Output power factor 0 95 0 99 1 Nominal AC output voltage range 240 Vac 208 Vac Vrms Vrms 211 183 240 208 264 229 Extended AC output voltage range 240 Vac 208 Vac Vrms Vrms 206 179 240 208 269 232 Maximum AC output current 240 Vac 208 Vac A A 0 9 1 0 Nominal AC output frequency range Hz 59 3 60 60 5 Extended AC output frequency range Hz 59 2 60 60 6 Maximum AC ...

Page 27: ...range C 40 65 Night Tare Loss mW 46 Storage temperature range C 40 65 Features Dimensions not including mounting bracket approximate 17 3 cm x 16 4 cm x 2 5 cm 6 8 x 6 45 x 1 0 Weight 3 5 Lbs Enclosure environmental rating NEMA 6 Cooling Convective no fan Communication Power line Standard warranty term 25 years limited Applicable Standards UL1741 IEEE1547 FCC Part 15 Class B CAN CSA C22 2 NO 0 M91...

Page 28: ...talling the Defective Product or re installing the repaired or replacement product The Limited Warranty also covers the costs of shipping repaired or replacement product from Siemens via a non expedited freight carrier selected by Siemens to locations within the United States including Alaska and Hawaii and Canada but not to other locations outside the United States or Canada The Limited Warranty ...

Page 29: ...r have been defaced altered or removed The Limited Warranty does not cover costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems The Limited Warranty does not extend beyond the original cost of the Siemens Microinverter THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY SIEMENS AND WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTH...

Page 30: ...Page 30 Copyri Siemens Installation Map Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry Inc Installation Map 141 00015 Rev 01 ...

Page 31: ...Page 31 Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry Inc 141 00015 Rev 01 Sample Wiring Diagram SMIINV215R60XX 240 Vac or 208 Vac Single Phase ...

Page 32: ...Page 32 Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry Inc 141 00015 Rev 01 Sample Wiring Diagram SMIINV215R60XX 208 Vac ...

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Page 34: ...Siemens Industry Inc Infrastructure Cities Sector Low and Medium Voltage 5400 Triangle Parkway Norcross GA 30092 1 800 241 4453 www usa siemens com microsolar info us siemens com ...

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