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User manual

Trouble shooting and maintenance

Trouble shooting and maintenance

Sunny Horse Series

(

10K~20KTL)

Sunny Horse Series

(

10K~20KTL)

ID66

ID65

UnrecoverHwAcOCP

UnrecoverBusOVP

ID65-ID70 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn 
OFF  the  “DC  switch”,  wait  for  5  minutes,  then  turn 
ON  the  “DC  switch”.  Check  whether  the  fault  is 
rectified.  If  no,  please  contact  SOFAR  technical 
support.

The  grid  current  is  too 
h i g h , a n d   h a s   c a u s e  
unrecoverable  hardware 
fault

The  bus  voltage  is  too 
h i g h , a n d   h a s   c a u s e  
unrecoverable fault

ID83

Reserved

ID73

ID72-

Reserved

ID67

UnrecoverIacRmsUnbalance

ID70

ID69

ID68

UnrecoverIpvUnbalance

UnrecoverVbusUnbalance

UnrecoverOCPInstant

ID74-ID77 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn 
OFF  the  “DC  switch”,  wait  for  5  minutes,  then  turn 
ON  the  “DC  switch”.  Check  whether  the  fault  is 
rectified.  If  no,  please  contact  SOFAR  technical 
support.

OverTempDerating

ID81

Reserved

ID78- ID80

UnrecoverRelayFail

ID77

UnrecoverREADEEPROM

ID76

UnrecoverWRITEEEPROM

ID75

UnrecoverIPVInstant

ID74

Reserved

ID82

OverFreqDerating

RemoteDerating

RemoteOff

ID84

ID89

ID85-

Reserved

Reserved

Ensure  the  installation  position  and  installation 
method meet the requirements of Section 3.4 of this 
user manual.
Check  whether  the  ambient  temperature  of  the 
installation  position  exceeds  the  upper  limit.  If  yes, 
improve ventilation to decrease the temperature.
Check whether the ID90~ID92 fault (fan fault) exist, 
if yes, please replace the corresponding fan.

SOFAR  inverter  automatically  reduce  the  output 
power  when  the  frequency  of  electrical  grid  is  too 
high.

SOFAR inverter records ID83 in case of remote power 
derating  operation.  Check  the  wiring  of  remote  input 
and  output  control  signal  port  on  the  communication 
board according to Section 4.4 of this user manual.

SOFAR  inverter  records  ID84  in  case  of  remote 
shutdown operation. Check the wiring of remote input 
and  output  control  signal  port  on  the  communication 
board according to Section 4.4 of this user manual.

T h e   g r i d   c u r r e n t   i s  
unbalance,and  has  cause 
unrecoverable fault

T h e   i n p u t   c u r r e n t   i s  
unbalance,and  has  cause 
unrecoverable fault

T h e   b u s   v o l t a g e   I s  
unbalance,and  has  cause 
unrecoverable fault

The  grid  current  is  too 
h i g h , a n d   h a s   c a u s e  
unrecoverable fault

Reserved

The  input  current  is  too 
h i g h , a n d   h a s   h a p p e n  
unrecoverable fault

T h e   E E P R O M   i s  
unrecoverable 

T h e   E E P R O M   i s  
unrecoverable

R e l a y   h a s   h a p p e n  
permanent fault

Reserved

the  inverter  has  derated 
because  of  the  temperature 
is too high

the  inverter  has  derated 
b e c a u s e   o f   t h e   g r i d    
frequency too hig

The  inverter  has  derated  by 
the Remote control

The  inverter  has  shut  down   
because  by    the  Remote 
control

Reserved

ID71

UnrecoverPvConfigSetWrong

Check  the  input  mode(parallel  mode/  independent 
mode) setting of SOFAR inverter according to Section 
6 of this user manual.

Incorrect input mode

BusUVP

ID25

BusOVP

ID26

VbusUnbalance

ID27

DciOCP

ID28

ConsistentFault_VGrid

ID49

OverTempFault_Env

ID59

OverTempFault_Boost

ID58

ConsistentFault_FGrid

ID50

ConsistentFault_DCI

ID51

ConsistentFault_GFCI

ID52

SpiCommLose

ID53

PvIsoFault

ID56

OverTempFault_Inv

ID57

SciCommLose

ID54

RelayTestFail

ID55

ID26-ID27 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn 
OFF  the  “DC  switch”,  wait  for  5  minutes,  then  turn 
ON  the  “DC  switch”.  Check  whether  the  fault  is 
rectified.  If  no,  please  contact  SOFAR  technical 
support.

Check  the  input  mode(parallel  mode/  independent 
mode)  setting  of  SOFAR  inverter  according  to 
Section 4.5 of this user manual.
If  the  input  mode  is  correct,  turn  OFF  the  “DC 
switch”,  wait  for  5  minutes,  then  turn  ON  the  “DC 
switch”.  Check  whether  the  fault  is  rectified.  If  no, 
please contact SOFAR technical support.

Reserved

ID31- ID48

ID49-ID55 are internal faults of SOFAR inverter, turn 
OFF  the  “DC  switch”,  wait  for  5  minutes,  then  turn 
ON  the  “DC  switch”.  Check  whether  the  fault  is 
rectified.  If  no,  please  contact  SOFAR  technical 
support.

Reserved

Reserved

ID64

ID60-

Reserved

If the PV array configuration is correct (no ID5 fault), 
the  possible  cause  is  that  the  solar  irradiance  is  too 
low.  SOFAR  inverter  automatically  returns  to  normal 
operating  status  after  the  solar  irradiance  returns  to 
normal level.

Check  the  insulation  resistance  between  the  PV  array 
and earth(ground), if a short circuit occurs, rectify the 
fault.

Ensure  the  installation  position  and  installation 
method meet the requirements of Section 3.4 of this 
user manual.
Check  whether  the  ambient  temperature  of  the 
installation  position  exceeds  the  upper  limit.  If  yes, 
improve ventilation to decrease the temperature.
Check whether the ID90~ID92 fault (fan fault) exist, 
if yes, please replace the corresponding fan.

The bus voltage Is too low

The bus voltage Is too high

The  bus  voltage  is  not 
balanced

The Dci is too high

Reserved

The  grid  voltage  sampling 
value  between  the  master 
DSP  and  slave  DSP  is  not 
consistent

T h e   g r i d   f r e q u e n c y  
sampling value between the 
master  DSP  and  slave  DSP 
is not consistent

The  DCI  sampling  value 
between  the  master  DSP 
and  slave  DSP  is  not 
consistent

The  GFCI  sampling  value 
between  the  master  DSP 
and  slave  DSP  is  not 
consistent

The  spi  communication 
between  the  master  DSP 
and slave DSP is fault

The  Sci  communication 
between  the  control  board   
communication  board    is 
fault

The relays fault

The  insulation  resistance  is 
too low

The  inverter  temp  is  too 
high

The Boost temp is too high

The  environment  temp  is 
too high

Reserved

ID29

ID30

SwOCPInstant

The grid current is too high

Internal  faults  of  SOFAR  inverter,  turn  OFF  the  “DC 
switch”,  wait  for  5  minutes,  then  turn  ON  the  “DC 
switch”.  Check  whether  the  fault  is  rectified.  If  no, 
please contact SOFAR technical support.

SwBOCPInstant

Ihe input current is too high

Check  whether  the  input  current  is  higher  than  the 
maximum  input  current  of  SOFAR  inverters,  then 
check  the  input  wiring,  if  both  are  correct,  please 
contact SOFAR technical support.

Summary of Contents for 10k-20ktl

Page 1: ...odel Sunny Horse Series 10K 20KTL Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 User manual Product Nome PV Grid Connected Inverter Company Name Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd ADD 3A Huake Building East Tech Park Qiaoxiang Road Nanshan District Shenzhen China Http www sofarsolar com ...

Page 2: ...d during installation and maintenance of the equipment This manual is for qualified person support person service person are qualified mentioned in this manual Outline Scope Target Group Symbols Used This manual provides safety operation information and uses the symbol in order to ensure personal and property security and use the inverter efficiently when operating the inverter You must understand...

Page 3: ...tallation Process 15 16 16 18 20 21 22 4 Electrical Connections 4 1 4 2 Connecting PGND Cables 4 3 Connecting AC Output Power Cables 4 4 Connecting Communications Cables 4 5 Connecting DC Input Power Cables 4 6 Safety check Electrical connection 24 25 25 27 31 37 43 5 Commissioning of inverter 5 1 5 2 Start inverter Safety inspection before commissioning 44 44 44 45 45 6 Operation interface 6 1 6 ...

Page 4: ...objects such as wall and components and so on to ensure that inverter vertical placed Choose suitable place for installing electrical equipment And assure enough fire exit space convenience for maintenance Maintain proper ventilation and ensure that have the enough air cooling cycle Transport requirements If you find packing problems that may cause the damage of the inverter or find any visible da...

Page 5: ...ernal system Noise emission level influence of electromagnetic emission upon environment Danger Electromagnetic radiation from inverter may be harmful to health Please do not continue to stay away from the inverter in less than 20 cm when inverter is working 1 2 Symbols and signs Danger Electromagnetic radiation from inverter may be harmful to health Please do not continue to stay away from the in...

Page 6: ...Components of the inverter 708 8mm 492 0mm Intended grid types Outlines of this chapter Product identification It introduces the field of use and how to indentify different types of Sunny Horse Series Function description It introduces how the inverter works and the function modules inside Protection modules It introduce the protection modules in the inverter Field of use Figure2 1 PV Grid tied Sy...

Page 7: ...Box components 6 1 DC SPD 2 Communication card 3 AC SPD 4 AC output terminal 5 DC switch 6 DC positive poles connecters 7 DC Negative poles connecters 8 RS485 cable gland 9 AC cable gland 10 Earth terminal 11 Anti condensation valve 12 WIFI cable gland S4 Figure2 8 Wiring Box components 5 1 DC SPD 2 Communication card 3 AC output terminal 4 DC switch 5 DC positive poles connecters 6 DC Negative po...

Page 8: ...he internal components Operating Principle Operating Principle The DC switch disconnects internal circuits from the DC input to facilitate maintenance DC SPD category III category II is added to S4 S5 provides the discharge loop for the overvoltage power on the DC side to protect the Sunny Horse Series internal circuits from DC overvoltage The input and output electromagnetic interference EMI filt...

Page 9: ...er reduction when grid over frequency When the grid frequency is over limited value inverter will reduce output power which do good to the grid stability B 5 Power reduction due to environmental conditions input output voltage The power reduction value and the inverter temperature at which it occurs depend on the ambient temperature and on many operating para meters Example input voltage grid volt...

Page 10: ...00 210 220 230 240 Vgrid V 250 270 280 260 Output Power W Sunny Horse Series 10K 20KTL Sunny Horse Series 10K 20KTL Installation 3 3 1 Installation Process Outlines of this chapter This topic describes how to install the Sunny Horse Series Installation notes Caution Danger Attention Do not install the Sunny Horse Series on flammable building materials Do not store the Sunny Horse Series in areas w...

Page 11: ...ge is found do not unpack the Sunny Horse Series and contact the dealer as soon as possible You are advised to remove the packing materials within 24 hours before installing the Sunny Horse Series All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 15 All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 16 User manual User manual Installatio...

Page 12: ...ny Horse Series Note The torque screwdriver and flat head screwdriver are alternative Used to cut and tighten cable ties Used to peel cable jackets With an open end of larger than or greater than 32 mm M4 M5 N A N A N A N A R 45 crimping tool J Used to prepare RJ45 connectors for Communications cables N A Sunny Horse Series 10K 20KTL Sunny Horse Series 10K 20KTL Measuring tape Tool Model Function ...

Page 13: ...rved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 20 User manual User manual Installation Installation Sunny Horse Series 10K 20KTL Sunny Horse Series 10K 20KTL max 15º OK NO NO NO Many Sunny Horse Series installation 300mm 100mm 1000mm 200mm This topic describes how to move the Sunny Horse Series to the installation position horizontally Step 1 Opening the packing insert hands int...

Page 14: ...e Series is heavy Do not put the Sunny Horse Series with its wiring terminals contacting the floor because the power ports and signal ports are not designed to support the weight of the Sunny Horse Series Place the Sunny Horse Series horizontally When placing the Sunny Horse Series on the floor put foam or paper under the Sunny Horse Series to protect its shell 3 6 Installing the Sunny Horse Serie...

Page 15: ...dules and be all in the same orientation azimuth and tilt angle Installation and maintenance of inverter must be operated by professional electrical engineer Attention Danger Note All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 23 All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 24 User manual User manual Installation Electrical Conn...

Page 16: ...KTL Context All the AC output cables used for the inverters are outdoor five core cables To facilitate the installation use flexible cables Table 4 1 lists the recommended specifications for the cables and the breakers Type Sofar 10000TL Sx Series Sofar 15000TL Sx Series Sofar 17000TL Sx Series Sofar 20000TL Sx Series 4mm 4mm 6mm 6mm 20A 32A 40A 40A 4 3 Connecting AC Output Power Cables Connect th...

Page 17: ...y Horse Series 10K 20KTL Connecting Communications Port Sunny Horse Series shown in the following figure has two communication interface RS485 interface WIFI interface as 1 RS485 interface 2 WIFI interface By the RS485 communication line connecting Sunny Horse Series to communication equipment such as data acquisition PC terminal You are recommended to use 24 AWG outdoor shielded network cables wi...

Page 18: ...nnecting Communications Cables 1 Figure 4 11 RS485 Connecting Communications Cables 2 Figure 4 12RS485 Connecting Communications Cables 3 All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 31 All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 32 User manual User manual Electrical Connections Electrical Connections Sunny Horse Series 10K 2...

Page 19: ...s according to chapter 6 3 Set address part and SWT2 Match Resistance as shown in Figure Figure 4 16 A single Sunny Horse Series connecting Communications RS485 422 电适配器接口 RS485 422 USB 485 接口 Figure 4 17Multi Sunny Horse Series connecting Communications WIFI By the WIFI interface transfer the inverter power output information alarm information operation state to the PC terminal or local data acqu...

Page 20: ...mode i e connecting NO contact and COM contact can also be configured as a normally closed mode i e connecting NC contact and COM contact The Relay has 4 different control function the details please see the LCD display interface settings on the set relay function description CNT10 NC COM NO No normally open contact COM common contact Nc normally closed contact Note Connecting Relay Cables Step 1 ...

Page 21: ...energy when exposed to sunlight and can create an electrical shock hazard Therefore when connecting DC input power cable cover PV modules by using opaque cloth Before performing electrical connections ensure that voltages of the DC cables should be within the safe voltage range that is lower than 60 V DC and the DC SWITCH is OFF Otherwise the high voltage may result in fatal danger PV modules conn...

Page 22: ...e from negative metal terminals after unpacking the Sunny Horse Series to avoid confusing the polarities Note All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 39 All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 40 User manual User manual Electrical Connections Electrical Connections Sunny Horse Series 10K 20KTL Sunny Horse Series 10K ...

Page 23: ... To remove the positive and negative connectors from the Sunny Horse Series insert a removal wrench into the bayonet and press the wrench with an appropriate strength as shown in Figure 4 29 4 6 Safety check Before the inverter operation need to be examined for the photovoltaic array Check Open circuit voltage of the each PV array whether accord with the requirements Photovoltaic array Ensure Open...

Page 24: ...GFCI Warning OK Down Buttons and Indicator lights Outlines of this chapter Introduce the dispaly operation buttons and LED light of Sofar 30 40KTL 6 1 Operation and Display Panel Inverter States Light Warning Light Up Back Key button Indicator Lights Warning Light RED Flashing Fans fault ON The inverter is faulty OFF Normal operation GFCI Warning Light RED Connection to the AC grid Check whether t...

Page 25: ...SCAN function is activated not available A9 Indicates real time output power A8 Light ON warning for inverter high temperature A11 Light ON when input voltage over 350V A12 Indicates real time input voltage and current channel A13 Indicates the input voltage and current of phase 1 2 and displays in turns in every three seconds A14 Light ON when the state is normal in every three seconds A15 Indica...

Page 26: ...ure below 6 3 Main Interface Press Back button under standard interface to enter into main interface including Normal 1 Enter Setting 2 EventList 3 SystemInfo 4 System Time 5 Software Update Key Back A Enter Setting Interface as below 1 Set Time Users press Back button to enter 1 Enter Setting interface Press OK button to enter main setting interface Enter 1 Set Time by pressing Up button or Down ...

Page 27: ...g success otherwise it will show fail Users press Back button to enter 1 Enter Setting interface Press OK button to enter main setting interface Enter 6 Relay Command by pressing Up button or Down button press OK button and enter Relay Command setting interface Choose corresponded setting items by pressing Up button or Down button then press OK button success or fail is displayed after setting 6 R...

Page 28: ...y in passwords for country setting through LCD default 0001 country setting can be set in 24h after keying in the correct passwords over 24h set through LCD again All rights reserved Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co Ltd C Document Version 2 0 2016 03 29 51 Users press Back button to enter 1 Enter setting interface Press OK button to enter main setting interface Enter 12 Set StartPara by pressing Up button O...

Page 29: ... enter main setting interface Enter 18 Set PowerDerat by pressing Up button or Down button press OK button and enter Input Password Setting interface Press OK button to set passwords default 0001 increase or decrease value though pressing Up button or Down button press OK button to next value setting Error Try again will be displayed for wrong passwords Press Back button and rekey in the correct p...

Page 30: ... or Down button to enter 3 SystemInfo interface then Press OK button to enter enter into system information checking interface then press Up button or Down button enter into 9 P f then press OK button the P f will be displayed Q v Users press Back button and Up button or Down button to enter 3 SystemInfo interface then Press OK button to enter enter into system information checking interface then ...

Page 31: ...OCP HwADFaultIGrid PVUVP Vlvrtlow Reserved PvOVP IpvUnbalance PvConfigSetWrong GFCIFault HwBoostOCP Check whether too few PV modules are series connected in a PV string thus the voltage Vmp of the PV string is lower than the minimum operating voltage of SOFAR inverter If yes adjust the number of series connected PV modules to increase the voltage of the PV string to fit the input voltage range of ...

Page 32: ...rong Check the input mode parallel mode independent mode setting of SOFAR inverter according to Section 6 of this user manual Incorrect input mode BusUVP ID25 BusOVP ID26 VbusUnbalance ID27 DciOCP ID28 ConsistentFault_VGrid ID49 OverTempFault_Env ID59 OverTempFault_Boost ID58 ConsistentFault_FGrid ID50 ConsistentFault_DCI ID51 ConsistentFault_GFCI ID52 SpiCommLose ID53 PvIsoFault ID56 OverTempFaul...

Page 33: ...nerally do not need any daily or routine maintenance Cooling fan should not be blocked by dust or any other items Inverter cleaning Please use hand blower soft dry cloth or brush to clean inverters Water corrosive chemical substances or intense cleaning agent should not be used for cleaning the cooling fan or inverter Switch off AC and DC power supply to inverter before undertaking any cleaning ac...

Page 34: ...protection 99 5 DC switch Feed in start power 98 2 97 6 97 8 Yes Yes 97 9 98 97 9 98 98 98 1 45W Input output SPD II Safety protection Certification Anti islanding RCMU Ground fault monitoring CE CGC AS4777 AS3100 VDE0126 more available on request Communication Power management unit According to certification and request III S2 S4 version II S5 version Input SPD II S4 S5 version Output SPD II S5 v...

Page 35: ...nce 1 0 Use of Sunny Horse Series inverters for any other purpose than intended Faulty system design or installation Improper operation Use wrong protection settings on the inverter Carry out unauthorized modification on the inverter Damage because of external factors or the majeure force such as lightning over voltage bad weather fire earthquake tsunami etc Parameter Sofar 10000TL Sx Series Sofar...

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