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Two types of power optimizers are available:

Panel Module Add-on power optimizer – connected to one or more modules

Smart                  modules -                                   the  power optimizer is embedded into a module

 Inverter

The  inverter efficiently converts DC power from the modules into AC power that can be 

fed into the main AC service of the site and from there to the grid. The inverter also 

receives the monitoring data from each power optimizer and transmits it to a central 

server (the  monitoring platform; requires Internet connection).

Some inverters are available with an optional DC Safety Unit. The DC Safety Unit has a 

manually operated switch for disconnecting the DC  power of a SolarEdge system.

The DC Safety Unit is located below the inverter and is connected to the inverter with 

AC and DC wires.

Monitoring Platform

The  monitoring platform enables monitoring the technical and financial performance of 

one or more SolarEdge sites. It provides past and present information on the system 

performance both at the system and module levels.

Installation Procedure

The following is the procedure for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site. Many 

of these also apply to modification of an existing site.

 1. 

Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings

,

 

page 23

 2. 

Recording power optimizer serial numbers (optional)

,  page 41

 3. 

Mounting the inverter

, Page 25

 4. 

Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter,

 page 30, or 

Connecting the AC 

and the String to the DC Safety Unit

, page 84

 5. 

Commissioning and activating the installation

, page 35

 6. 

Connecting the inverter to the monitoring platform

, page 42

 7. 

Configuring the inverter

, page 44

Installation Equipment List

Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system. The 

following is a recommendation of the equipment needed for installation:

Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter enclosure screws

Three Phase System MAN-01-00507-4.2

16

    Inverter

Summary of Contents for 02-700004

Page 1: ...Installation Guide SolarEdge System Installation Guide For Europe and APAC Version 4 2 ...

Page 2: ...here necessary However discrepancies cannot be excluded No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents The images contained in this document are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models Emission Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits applied by the local regulations These limits are designed to provide reasonable p...

Page 3: ...ceiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 2 Emission Compliance ...

Page 4: ...ames Removal of grounding cable connected to the DIN rail in the DC Safety Unit Hardware change new enclosure interfaces and communication board Addition of possibility to use compatible connectors from third party manufacturers Update regarding use of extension cables in power optimizer installation guidelines Recommendation to mount the power optimizer in a location protected from direct sunligh...

Page 5: ...string extension cable length Added information for connecting multiple modules in parallel to an optimizer Removed reference to racking models and their grounding methods Removed mentioning of tracker In inverter Installation chapter Added note about copper conductors Removed previous interface panel description and images and type 1 bracket In Inverter Interfaces updated ON OFF switch descriptio...

Page 6: ... Balance link and info Add link to P Q diagram application note Maintenance section Added links to application notes Upgrading the inverter using SD card Isolation fault troubleshooting Arc fault detection Removed Optimizer Conf Status Screens updates Meter status screen added Power and Energy lines Telemetry status screen updated GSM status screen new Communication options updated Inverter cover ...

Page 7: ...ernal fan replacement updated Explained whichoptimizerinstallation steps to skip when using smart modules Added RS485 slave detect feature Removed USB Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 6 Revision History ...

Page 8: ... a Power Optimizer 22 Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings 23 Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection 24 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 25 Inverter Package Contents 25 Identifying the Inverter 25 Mounting the Inverter 25 Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter 30 Grid Connection Guidelines 30 Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter 30 Connecting the String...

Page 9: ...ecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit 84 Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter 85 Connecting the Strings to the DC Safety Unit 86 Appendix D SafeDC 88 Appendix E External Fan Maintenance and Replacement 90 Fan Maintenance 90 External Fan Replacement 90 Appendix F Replacing and Adding System Components 92 Replacing an Inverter 92 Replacing the DC Safety Unit 93 Adding Removing or Repl...

Page 10: ...icated conditions are fully understood and met CAUTION Denotes a hazard It calls attention to a procedure that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage or destruction of the product Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met NOTE Denotes additional information about the current subject IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes inf...

Page 11: ...onds In addition you can press this button to view inverter status screens and access configuration menu options as described Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button on page 49 ON OFF switch Turning this switch ON after the power optimizers are paired with the inverter starts the operation of the power optimizers enables power production and allows the inverter to begin exporting power...

Page 12: ...er production On The inverter is producing power Blinking Standby mode The inverter is in Standby mode until its working voltage is reached The inverter then enters Production mode and produces power Off The inverter is not producing power This may be during Night mode when the inverter ON OFF switch is OFF or when an error occurs Yellow Module communication and inverter shutdown Blinking Monitori...

Page 13: ...connects the DC power of the system AC output Cable gland for connection to the grid DC input Cable glands or MC4 connectors for connection of the PV installation Secondary grounding optional Cable gland for grounding Figure 3 DC Safety Unit Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 12 Inverter Interfaces ...

Page 14: ...the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by qualified service personnel familiar with this inverter WARNING Do not touch the PV panels or any rail system connected when the inverter switch is ON unless grounded WARNING SafeDC complies with IEC60947 3 when installing the system with a worst case SafeDC voltage under fault conditions 120V The worst case voltage is def...

Page 15: ...on maintenance and support are the responsibility of the installer Damage to the inverter due to incorrect interlock installation or use of an interlock that is incompatible with the SolarEdge system will render the SolarEdge warranty invalid For more information refer to https www solaredge com sites default files se inverter support of voltage sources pdf NOTE The following warning symbols appea...

Page 16: ...t Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT at the module level The power optimizers regulate the string voltage at a constant level regardless of string length and environmental conditions The power optimizers include a safety voltage function that automatically reduces the output of each power optimizer to 1 Vdc in the following cases During fault conditions The power optimizers are disconnected from th...

Page 17: ... and financial performance of one or more SolarEdge sites It provides past and present information on the system performance both at the system and module levels Installation Procedure The following is the procedure for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site Many of these also apply to modification of an existing site 1 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings page 23 2 Recording power optim...

Page 18: ... CAT5 6 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector If using a CAT5 6 cable spool RJ45 plug and RJ45 crimper For RS485 Four or six wire shielded twisted pair cable Watchmaker precision screwdriver set Inverter Transport and Storage Transport the inverter in its original packaging facing up and without exposing it to unnecessary shocks If the original package is no longer available use a simila...

Page 19: ...rged in water CAUTION This unit must be operated according to the operating specifications provided with the unit CAUTION Cutting the power optimizer input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty CAUTION All PV modules must be connected to a power optimizer CAUTION If you intend to mount the optimizers directly to the module or module frame first consult the module manuf...

Page 20: ...verifying the compatibility of the connectors For more information refer to https www solaredge com sites default files optimizer input connector compatibility pdf IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Modules with SolarEdge power optimizers are safe They carry only a low safety voltage before the inverter is turned ON As long as the power optimizers are not connected to the inverter or the inverter is turned ...

Page 21: ...m the end of the string to the inverter as long as the total cable length is not exceeded For connecting power optimizers to the inverter use cables with a minimum cross section of 11 AWG 4 mm DC cables Frame mounted power optimizers are mounted directly on the module frame regardless of racking system rail less or with rails For installation of frame mounted power optimizers refer to http www sol...

Page 22: ...ical conditions fewer than the minimum power optimizers are connected to unshaded modules add more power optimizers to the string To allow for heat dissipation maintain clearance as specified below Figure 5 Power optimizer clearance When installing modules in a confined space for example if installing Building integrated photovoltaic BIPV modules ventilation measures may be needed to ensure the po...

Page 23: ... requirements Do not use impact drivers for mounting the power optimizer Do not drill through the power optimizer or through the mounting holes 3 Attach each power optimizer to the rack using M6 1 4 stainless steel bolts nuts and washers or other mounting hardware Apply torque of 9 10 N m 6 5 7 lb ft 4 Verify that each power optimizer is securely attached to the module support structure 5 Record p...

Page 24: ...g lengths are specified in the power optimizer datasheets Refer to the Designer for string length verification 1 Connect the Minus output connector of the string s first power optimizer to the Plus output connector of the string s second power optimizer 2 Connect the rest of the power optimizers in the string in the same manner WARNING If using a dual input power optimizer and some inputs are not ...

Page 25: ...he PV modules and the inverter the short circuit current ISC and the open circuit voltage VOC hold different meanings from those in traditional systems For more information about the SolarEdge system s string voltage and current refer to the VOC and ISC in SolarEdge Systems Technical Note available on the SolarEdge website at https www solaredge com sites default files isc_and_voc_in_solaredge_ sy...

Page 26: ...o the sticker on the inverter that specifies its Serial Number and its Electrical Ratings Provide the serial number when contacting SolarEdge support The serial number is also required when opening a new site in the monitoring platform Mounting the Inverter The inverter is typically mounted vertically and the instructions in this section are applicable for vertical installation Some three phase in...

Page 27: ...ter or power optimizer 1 Determine the inverter mounting location on a wall stud framing or pole It is recommended to mount the inverter in a location protected from direct sunlight 2 To allow proper heat dissipation maintain the following minimum clearance areas between the inverter and other objects If installing a single inverter At least 20 cm 8 from the top and bottom of the inverter if insta...

Page 28: ...ocations where the annual average high temperature 1 is below 25 C 77 F 20 cm 8 between inverters 5 cm 2 between inverters if inverters are also installed one above the other maintain the indoor installation clearance Locations where the annual average high temperature1 is above 25 C 77 F 40 cm 16 between inverters 1 Annual average high temperature the average of the 12 monthly average highs for e...

Page 29: ... on an uneven surface you may use spacers washers behind the top mounting hole of the bracket Depending on the angle use the appropriate size and number of spacers so that the bracket is perpendicular to the ground Recommended a stainless steel 3 4 long screw with a 1 4 socket button head two jam nuts and three washers 5 Hang the inverter on the bracket see Figure 10 Lift the inverter from the sid...

Page 30: ... Safety Unit and drill the hole Fasten the bracket using a standard bolt Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface Figure 11 DC Safety Unit bracket 9 Insert the two supplied screws through the outer heat sink fin on both sides of the inverter and into the bracket see Figure 10 Tighten the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m 2 9 lb ft Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 29 Three ...

Page 31: ...r Delta Grids application note at https www solaredge com sites default files se_three_phase_ inverters_for_delta_grids pdf Supported Countries application note to confirm compatibility at http www solaredge com sites default files se_inverters_ supported_countries pdf installing without confirmation may void the inverter warranty For more wiring information refer to the SolarEdge Recommended AC W...

Page 32: ...ation stripping AC 3 wire cable 4 Open the AC cable gland and insert the cable through the gland see WARNING Turn OFF the AC before connecting wires to the AC terminals If connecting equipment grounding wire connect it before connecting the AC Line and Neutral wires 5 For SE25K SE27 6K and SE33 3K three phase inverters attach the supplied Ferrite bead to the AC wires 1 Insert the AC wires through ...

Page 33: ... L1 L3 L2 If the grid lines are not in this order an error is displayed on the LCD screen and the inverter will not produce power 7 Connect the wires to the appropriate terminal block connectors in the inverter Tighten the terminal block screws with a torque of 1 2 1 5 N m 0 88 1 1 lb ft 8 Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily 9 Tighten the AC cable gland with a t...

Page 34: ...e the same number of power optimizers as long as the length of each string is within the permitted range Connect the DC connectors of each string to the DC and DC connectors See Figure 1 Figure 15 Inverter DC Connections Selecting a Residual Current Device RCD IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE All SolarEdge inverters incorporate a certified internal Residual Current Device RCD in order to protect against p...

Page 35: ... recommended to avoid nuisance tripping of the external RCD Select the appropriate RCD for correct operation of the installation An RCD with a rating of 30 mA may actually trip at a leakage as low as 15 mA according to IEC 61008 High quality RCDs will typically trip at a value closer to their rating Configure the trip voltage of the inverter s internal RCD to a lower value than the trip current of...

Page 36: ...WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed Activate the inverter a Verify that the card S N matches the inverter S N b Insert the card into the CARD slot on the communication board c Turn ON the AC switch of the main circuit board d LCD shows Running Script è Done Figure 16 Activation card If LCD shows Failed Turn AC OFF and ON reset and repea...

Page 37: ...nal LCD user buttons refer to Country and Grid on page 51 Communication options connection refer to Setting Up Communication to the Monitoring Platform on page 65 6 Close the inverter cover by tightening the screws with a torque of 10 3 N M 7 5 lb ft For proper sealing first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws The following figure illustrates recommended order Figure 17 Tight...

Page 38: ...the string NOTE A measurement error on the inverter LCD of 3 V is acceptable Pac w The AC output power should be 0 0 since the inverter is OFF OFF The inverter ON OFF switch is in the OFF position Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter Once all connections are made all the power optimizers must be logically paired to their inverter The power optimizers do not start producing power until t...

Page 39: ...onds If you wait longer than 5 seconds the inverter exits the pairing mode The following message is displayed indicating that the inverter is performing the pairing P a i r i n g R e m a i n i n g s e c 1 8 0 Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 38 Step 2 Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter ...

Page 40: ...wer optimizers may take up to 2 minutes The system startup process begins nce the inverter is ON the power optimizers start producing power and the inverter starts converting AC WARNING When you turn ON the inverter ON OFF switch the DC cables carry a high voltage and the power optimizers no longer output a safe 1V output When the inverter starts converting power after the initial connection to th...

Page 41: ...ed on the LCD screen S_OK appears if the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge monitoring platform Vac V specifies the measured grid AC output voltage Vdc v specifies the DC input voltage which should be approximately the inverter DC voltage model dependent refer to the inverter datasheet Pac W specifies the AC output power produced 2 Take note of the serial number on the inverter label using the...

Page 42: ...eye view of the actual placement of modules in the site and allows pinpoint issues to the exact location of each module on a virtual site map If you do not report the mapping of the installed power optimizers the monitoring platform will show the logical layout indicating which power optimizers are connected to which inverter but will not show strings or the physical location of power optimizers T...

Page 43: ...g and verifying system physical layout Scanning and assigning the power optimizer serial number to the correct module in the system physical layout For detailed information refer to the Mapper demo movies Creating new sites using the Mapper mobile application Mapping existing sites using the Mapper mobile application Physical Layout Editor 1 If you are a registered installer access the monitoring ...

Page 44: ...plate pdf using the detachable 2D barcode stickers on each power optimizer Once the form is completed use the Mapper to scan the 2D codes and create the map in the monitoring platform Optionally you can send the sticker sheet to SolarEdge Support for physical layout creation Chapter 5 Commissioning the Installation 43 Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 ...

Page 45: ... parameter and toggles between possible characters when setting a value Enter 3 Selects a menu option and accepts a value change with a long press until Applied is displayed Use the three rightmost buttons for entering the digits 123 when entering the Setup mode password 12312312 The LCD screen displays status information of the system and various menus for configuration options The LCD panel and ...

Page 46: ...ge 46 Error messages In the event of a problem an error message may be displayed on the LCD panel For more information refer to http www solaredge com sites default files se inverter installation guide error codes pdf and Inverter Configuration Setup Mode on page 46 Chapter 6 User Interface 45 Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 ...

Page 47: ...timizers the following message is displayed D C V O L T A G E N O T S A F E D O N O T D I S C O N N E C T V D C 7 2 0 This message is displayed until the DC voltage is safe 50V Do not open the cover until the voltage is safe or until at least five minutes have passed 2 Press the Enter button for at least 5 seconds The following message is displayed P l e a s e e n t e r P a s s w o r d 3 Use the t...

Page 48: ...r m a t i o n Country G e r m a n y S p a i n F r a n c e Language E n g l i s h G e r m a n S p a n i s h F r e n c h I t a l i a n Communication 1 S e r v e r L A N L A N C o n f R S 4 8 5 1 C o n f S Z i g B e e C o n f S W i F i C o n f N A C e l l u l a r C o n f G P I O C o n f M T R Power Control 2 1 If ZigBee is connected the Wi Fi Conf menu is not displayed If ZigBee is not connected ZigB...

Page 49: ...a g e r R R C R C o n f R e a c t i v e P w r C o n f A c t i v e P w r C o n f P h a s e B a l a n c e D i s W a k e u p C o n f P f A d v a n c e d L o a d D e f a u l t s Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 48 Inverter Configuration Setup Mode ...

Page 50: ...however the functionality of these menus is the same as when using the internal LCD user buttons 1 Turn the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 2 Press and hold down the LCD light button until the following message is displayed K e e p h o l d i n g b u t t o n f o r p a i r i n g r e l e a s e t o e n t e r m e n u R e m a i n i n g 3 s e c Releasing the button displays the following menu O p t i m i z...

Page 51: ...p a n i s h F r e n c h I t a l i a n E x i t Communication 1 S e r v e r L A N L A N C o n f R S 4 8 5 1 C o n f S Z i g B e e C o n f S W i F i C o n f N A G P I O C o n f M T R R S 2 3 2 C o n f C e l l u l a r C o n f E x i t Information V e r s i o n s E r r o r L o g W a r n i n g l o g H a r d w a r e I D s E x i t Maintenance 1 If Wi Fi is connected the ZigBee Conf menu is not displayed an...

Page 52: ...ect the Country option to specify the country or region in which the inverter is installed and the grid to which it is connected This parameter may arrive pre configured If so verify that it is set to the proper country or region WARNING The inverter must be configured to the proper country region in order to ensure that it complies with the country grid code and functions properly with the countr...

Page 53: ...se communication options NOTE The Server menu shows only the communication options installed in the inverter The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options in the Communication menu For detailed information about all the configuration options refer to the Communication Options Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs solaredge communicat...

Page 54: ...D e t e c t L o n g S L V D e t e c t F o l l o w e r L i s t M u l t i I n v S e t ZigBee Conf enabled only if the ZigBee internal card is connected D e v i c e T y p e S E P r o t o c o l M P S D e v i c e I D 1 P A N I D S c a n C h a n n e l L o a d Z B D e f a u l t s Wi Fi Conf enabled only if the internal card is connected S c a n N e t w o r k s S e t k e y L o a d D e f a u l t s GPIO Con...

Page 55: ...ebsite at http www solaredge com files pdfs products feed in_limitation_ application_note pdf For P Q diagram refer to https www solaredge com sites default files application_note_p_q_ diagram_of_se_inverters_en_and_na pdf NOTE SolarEdge inverters with Grid Support functionality as marked on the inverter certification label are compliant with UL 1741 Supplement A The functionality is built into th...

Page 56: ... w a r e I D s Versions Displays inverter firmware versions ID The inverter ID DSP 1 2 The DSP digital control board firmware version CPU The communication board firmware version NOTE Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge Support Error Log Displays the last five errors Warning Log Displays the last five warnings Hardware IDs Displays the following HW serial numbers if exist an...

Page 57: ...YY is the number of paired power optimizers identified during the most recent pairing process If XXX and YYY are not equal there may be a problem in one or more power optimizers S_OK The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring platform is successful appears only if the inverter is connected to the server ON OFF Indicates the position of the inverter ON OFF switch Main Inverter Status V a c V V d c ...

Page 58: ...y W h x x x x x x Status Displays OK if the meter is communicating with the communication board Error message If there is a meter error it is displayed in this line Power W Depending on the meter type connected to the inverter this line displays the exported or imported power in Watts Energy Wh The total energy read by the meter in Watt hour The value displayed in this line depends on the meter ty...

Page 59: ... i n A 7 8 T e m p C 2 8 0 Module Power optimizer serial number Energy power optimizer energy Vdc_O Power optimizer output voltage Vdc_I Power optimizer input voltage module voltage I_in Power optimizer input current Temp Power optimizer temperature ID Status This screen displays the inverter software version and the country to which the inverter is configured I D D S P 1 2 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 3 4 C P...

Page 60: ...LAN RS485 Wi Fi or ZigBee Plug in xxxxxxxx Eight bit Ethernet communication connection status A string of 1s and 0s is displayed 1 indicates OK 0 indicates an error For a list of the possible errors and how to troubleshoot them refer to Troubleshooting Communication on page 78 For a list of the possible errors and how to troubleshoot them refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 78 Error messag...

Page 61: ...essage is displayed instead of the MID field Wi Fi Status This screen describes the Wi Fi configuration I P 1 9 2 1 6 8 2 1 1 9 G W 1 9 2 1 6 8 2 1 S S I D x x x x x x x x R S S I L M H IP The DHCP provided address GW The gateway IP address SSID Service Set Identifier the name of a wireless local area network WLAN All wireless devices on a WLAN must employ the same SSID in order to communicate wit...

Page 62: ...tor name Sig The signal strength received from the modem A value between 0 5 0 no signal 5 excellent signal Error message per communication connection status failure Communication Ports Status D e v P r o t R S 4 8 5 1 S E S Z i g B e e S E M P S The total number of followers detected on the specific port Dev The type of device that was configured to a specific port based on the port s functionali...

Page 63: ...gger monitoring and control Smart Energy Management Status This screen is displayed only when Smart Energy Management is enabled The screen shows energy details of the site S i t e L i m i t 7 0 k W S i t e P r o d 1 0 0 k W S i t e E x p o r t 4 0 k W S e l f c o n s u m e 6 0 k W Site Limit The limit that was defined for the site Site Prod The power produced by the site Site Export The power tha...

Page 64: ...lty fan Turning AC OFF and ON again may clear this status If the status does not change replace the fan For more information refer to External Fan Maintenance and Replacement on page 90 Power Control Status This screen is displayed only when Power Control is enabled available from communication board CPU firmware version 2 7xx 3 7xx and later P W R C T R L R E M O T E P W R L i m i t 1 0 0 4 k W C...

Page 65: ...miting options RRCR Smart energy manager Feed in limitation P f P U Q U Cos Phi The ratio between active to reactive power Power Prod The power produced by the inverter For more information refer to the Power Control Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at http www solaredge com files pdfs application_note_power_control_ configuration pdf B U I S N s e r i a l S t a t e O n g r i d ...

Page 66: ...e bottom of the inverter and the switch of the DC Safety Unit if applicable is turned OFF and the AC is turned OFF When configuring the communication parameters while the inverter cover is removed make sure that the ON OFF switch and the switch of the DC Safety Unit if applicable is OFF and the AC is turned ON Communication Options The following types of communication can be used to transfer the m...

Page 67: ... Gateway Wireless Repeater s The Wireless Gateway collects inverter data using a dedicated Wi Fi connection and connects to the monitoring platform with the help of a home router Wireless Repeater s extend the Wi Fi signal range between the Wireless Gateway and inverter Wireless Gateway and Wireless Repeaters can be purchased separately from SolarEdge For more information refer to https www solare...

Page 68: ...teway installation guide pdf The Smart Energy products are provided with an installation guide which should be reviewed prior to connection Refer to https www solaredge com products device control This option enables wireless connection and requires a ZigBee Plug in and an external antenna ZigBee connection is used for connection of one or several devices to a SolarEdge ZigBee Gateway for wireless...

Page 69: ...lity Cable size diameter 1 PG16 One small External antenna cable 2 4 mm Two large Ethernet connection CAT5 6 Cellular ZigBee or Wi Fi 4 5 7 mm 2 PG13 5 All three RS485 power reduction 2 5 5 mm Figure 19 Communication Glands The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection and a 9 pin terminal block for RS485 connection as shown below Figure 20 Internal connectors ...

Page 70: ... lowering it CAUTION When removing the inverter cover make sure not to damage the internal components SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal Removing the DC Safety Unit Cover 1 Turn OFF the AC breaker of the distribution panel and the safety switch if applicable 2 Open the DC Safety Unit cover Release the four Allen screws and remo...

Page 71: ...protection pdf Figure 21 Example of Ethernet connection To connect the Ethernet cable 1 Remove the inverter cover 2 Open the communication gland 1 CAUTION The gland includes a rubber waterproof fitting which should be used to ensure proper sealing 3 Remove the plastic seal from one of the large opening 4 Remove the rubber fitting from the gland and insert the CAT5 6 cable through the gland and thr...

Page 72: ...ge Received 7 White Brown White Brown Reserved 8 Brown Brown Reserved Figure 23 Standard cable wiring 6 Use a pre crimped cable to connect via gland 1 to the RJ45 plug on the inverter s communication board or if using a spool of cable connect as follows a Insert the cable through gland 1 b Remove the cable s external insulation using a crimping tool or cable cutter and expose eight wires c Insert ...

Page 73: ...h inverter sends its monitored data independently to the monitoring platform 9 The inverter is configured by default to LAN If reconfiguration is required a Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF b Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel c Use the internal user buttons to configure the connection as described in Communication on page 52 NOTE If y...

Page 74: ...se external surge protection devices For details refer to https www solaredge com sites default files lightning_ surge_protection pdf If grounded metal conduits are used for routing the communication wires a lightning protection device is not required If not using surge protection connect the grounding wire to the first inverter in the RS485 chain ensure it is not in contact with other wires For i...

Page 75: ...RS485 terminal block RS485 1 or RS485 2 Figure 26 RS485 terminal block 5 Insert the wire ends into the G A and B pins shown above Use Four or six wire twisted pair cable for this connection You can use any color wire for each of the A B and G connections as long as The same color wire is used for all A pins the same color for all B pins and the same color for all G pins The wire for G is not from ...

Page 76: ...last SolarEdge device in the chain by switching a termination DIP switch inside the inverter to ON move the left switch up The switch is located on the communication board and is marked SW7SW1 Figure 27 RS485 termination switch NOTE Only the first and last SolarEdge devices in the chain should be terminated The other inverters in the chain should have the termination switch OFF down position Chapt...

Page 77: ...ections To configure the RS485 communication bus All inverters are configured by default as followers If reconfiguration is required 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch is OFF 2 Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter cover is removed 3 Use the internal buttons to conf...

Page 78: ...Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel and turning on the DC Safety Unit if applicable 3 Wait for the inverter to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring platform This may take up to two minutes A status screen similar to the following appears on the LCD panel V a c V V d c V P a c w 2 4 0 7 1 4 1 0 0 P _ O K 0 0 0 0 0 0 S _ O K O F F S_OK Indic...

Page 79: ...x x E R R O R M E S S A G E xxxxxxxx is a string of 1s and 0s showing an eight bit communication connection status 1 indicates OK and 0 indicates an error Bit Location Error Message Cause and Troubleshooting 1st LAN Disconnected Physical connection fault Check the cable pin out assignment and cable connection Refer to Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection on page 69 2nd DHCP Failed or Invalid DHCP C...

Page 80: ...f required 2 If after follower detection the number of followers displayed in the leader under RS485 X Conf è Follower Detect is smaller than the actual number of Followers use one of the following methods to identify missing followers and troubleshoot connectivity problems Use the Long Follower Detect to retry connecting to followers Analyze the Follower List to check for missing followers and ch...

Page 81: ...etwork and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop to the Ethernet router and connect to the Internet 5 Check whether a firewall or another type of network filter is blocking communication Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 80 Troubleshooting Communication ...

Page 82: ...y pairing remotely during sunlight Make sure to leave the inverter ON OFF switch ON and that S_OK appears in the status screen String voltage is 0V Power optimizer s output is disconnected Connect all power optimizer outputs String voltage not 0V but lower than number of optimizers Power optimizer s not connected in the string Connect all power optimizers Panel s not connected properly to power op...

Page 83: ...connected in the string and that no module outputs are connected without a power optimizer If the problem persists proceed to the next step Power optimizer s malfunction 1 Disconnect the wires connecting the power optimizers in the string 2 Measure the output voltage of each power optimizer to locate the power optimizer that does not output 1V safety voltage If a malfunctioning power optimizeris l...

Page 84: ...pendix B Mechanical Specifications Figure 28 Inverter with bracket front side and rear views Figure 29 Inverter mounting bracket Appendix B Mechanical Specifications 83 Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 ...

Page 85: ... DC Safety Unit includes Mechanical DC switch 2 pole disconnection DC surge protection SPD Type II DC fuses plus minus optional This appendix describes connections to DC Safety Unit with or without fuses The following figure illustrates the DC Safety Unit supplied with fuses Figure 30 Inside the DC Safety Unit with fuses Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 84 Appendix C Connecting the AC and DC St...

Page 86: ...ving the cover make sure not to damage internal components SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal 3 Loosen the screws on the front cover of the DC Safety Unit as shown below Figure 31 Opening the DC Safety Unit cover 4 Remove the DC Safety Unit cover 5 Strip 35 cm of the external cable insulation and strip 8 mm of the internal wire...

Page 87: ...re the SPDs are tightly attached to the DIN rail NOTE If power control is enabled it is important to respect the order of grid lines connection to the inverter A 120deg phase difference should be kept between L1 to L2 and between L2 to L3 L1 L2 L3 and not for example L1 L3 L2 If the grid lines are not in this order an error is displayed on the LCD screen and the inverter will not produce power Con...

Page 88: ...ed Figure 34 Spring clamp terminals For DC terminals with fuses Insert the wires into the side openings Fasten the screws at the top of the fuses Apply torque of 3 4 N M 30 lb in Figure 35 DC connection with fuses 4 Verify that there are no unconnected wires 5 Close the DC Safety Unit cover Attach the cover and secure it by tightening the four screws with a torque of 1 2 N m 0 9 ft lb 6 Ensure pro...

Page 89: ...iance with these standards follow the instructions below to disconnect DC power 1 Move the inverter ON OFF switch to OFF 0 and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step WARNING If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait for five minutes for the input capacitors to discharge 2...

Page 90: ...ns 120V The worst case voltage is defined as Voc max String Length 1 1V where Voc max Maximum Voc at lowest temperature of the PV module in the string for a string with multiple module models use the max value String Length number of power optimizers in the string Appendix D SafeDC 89 Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 ...

Page 91: ... LCD refer to Fan Status on page 63 3 If one of the following occurs replace the fan as described below When the fan stops operating Fan status is Not Working Before replacing the fan turn the inverter AC OFF and ON and check if the status is cleared The following Error is displayed F a n 2 F a i l u r e External Fan Replacement 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicate...

Page 92: ...nel 3 Use a standard screwdriver to unfasten the single screw of the fan cover 4 Open the fan door 5 Disconnect the fan connector and remove the fan Figure 37 Fan connector 6 Connect the fan connector to the new fan 7 Close the fan door and fasten the cover screw 8 After powering up the inverter check the fan status screen as described in Fan Status on page 63 Appendix E External Fan Maintenance a...

Page 93: ...nverter 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step WARNING If you cannot see the inverter panel or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge 2 Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the circuit bre...

Page 94: ...r Follow the instructions of Installing the Inverter on page 25 and Commissioning the Installation on page 35 11 Close the DC Safety Unit cover if applicable and the inverter cover Replacing the DC Safety Unit Removing the DC Safety Unit 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF switch and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC voltage is safe 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step WAR...

Page 95: ...duit drill guides of the new DC Safety Unit 2 Position the new DC Safety Unit below the inverter and from the inside of the inverter grab the AC and DC wires extending from the switch conduits 3 Attach the DC Safety Unit with its bracket to the wall and slightly close the screws Do not over tighten 4 Securely screw the two conduit nuts onto the conduit ends in the inverter Verify proper conduit se...

Page 96: ...N m 0 88 1 1 lb ft 5 Verify that there are no unconnected wires at the output of the DC Safety Unit and that any unused terminal screws are tightened 6 Connect the DC and AC wires to the DC Safety Unit Refer to Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter on page 30 7 Ensure proper cable entry sealing inspect the entire cable run and use standard sealants to avoid water penetration Appendix F...

Page 97: ...nnect and connect the necessary power optimizers 4 Perform pairing and other procedures described in Commissioning the Installation on page 35 on all inverters to which power optimizers were added or from which power optimizers were removed 5 In the monitoring platform use the Replace button in the logical layout tab in site Admin Replace the serial number of the removed power optimizer with the s...

Page 98: ...rs in Commercial Three Phase Inverter Installations Using transformers in a commercial installation is optional In most cases a transformer is used to connect the installation to the medium voltage power grid The following figure illustrates a typical transformer and commercial three phase inverter installation topology Figure 42 Typical transformer and commercial three phase inverter installation...

Page 99: ...e 42 For an example of a calculation refer to Guidelines on the Short Circuit Current Rating for Industrial Control Panels Short circuit current rating SCCR of industrial control panels To ensure that the circuit breaker and fuses trip as expected follow their manufacturers recommendations especially with respect to the various de rating considerations NOTE Transformer procurement installation mai...

Page 100: ...ect of ambient temperature on the distribution board De rating due to permanent load If the de rated current of the selected circuit breaker is lower than the maximum output current of the inverter consider selecting a circuit breaker that is designed for a higher rated current or reducing the temperature de rating effect by increasing the distance between adjacent circuit breakers NOTE Make sure ...

Page 101: ...K 23A 32A SE16K 25 5A 32A SE17K 26A 32A SE25K 38A 50A SE27 6K 40A 50A SE30K 36 5A 50A SE33 3K 40A 50A SE43 2KUS 120A 150A SE50K 76A 100A SE55K 80A 100A SE66 6K 80A 100A SE66 6KUS 80A 100A SE75K 120A 150A SE82 8K 120A 150A SE100K 120A 150A SE100KUS 120A 150A Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 100 Determining the Size of an Inverter Circuit Breaker ...

Page 102: ...requency 50 60 5 Hz Maximum continuous output current per phase 5 6 5 8 10 11 5 13 14 5 16 20 A Maximum continuous overcurrent protection 5 6 5 8 10 11 5 13 14 5 16 20 A Residual current detector Residual Current step detector 300 30 mA Grid supported three phase 3 N PE WYE with Neutral Inrush current AC Peak Duration 3 20 Aac rms ms Maximum output fault current 26 26 51 51 51 51 61 A 1 Available ...

Page 103: ...12150 13500 16850 W Transformer less ungrounded Yes Maximum input voltage 900 Vdc Nominal DC input voltage 750 Vdc Maximum input current 5 7 8 5 10 12 13 5 15 16 5 21 Adc Maximum back feed current 0 Adc Reverse polarity protection Yes Ground fault isolation detection 700kΩ Sensitivity Overvoltage category II Maximum inverter efficiency 98 European weighted efficiency 96 7 97 3 97 3 97 3 97 4 97 6 ...

Page 104: ...15 21 mm Solid wire 2 5 16 mm2 Stranded wire 2 5 10 mm2 DC input 2 MC4 pairs 3 Dimensions WxLxH 540 x 315 x 260 mm Weight 33 2 kg Operating temperature range 4 20 60 M40 version 40 to 60 C 1 Refer to Datasheets Communications category in Downloads page for specifications of communication options http www solaredge com groups support downloads 2 For all standards refer to the Certifications categor...

Page 105: ...A Maximum AC power output 15000 16000 17000 250006 27600 33300 VA AC output voltage line to line line to neutral nominal 380 220 400 230 480 277 Vac AC output voltage range 184 264 5 244 305 Vac AC frequency 50 60 5 Hz Maximum continuous output current per phase 23 25 5 26 38 40 40 277V A 1 For inverters with a noise level suitable for residential environments refer to http www solaredge com files...

Page 106: ...adjustable from 0 8 to 0 8 1 Total harmonic distortion 3 Protective class Class I Utility monitoring islanding protection configurable Power Factor country configurable thresholds Yes Overvoltage category III Input Maximum DC power Module STC 20250 21600 22950 33750 37250 45000 W Transformer less ungrounded Yes Maximum input voltage 900 1000 Vdc Nominal DC input voltage 750 840 Vdc Maximum input c...

Page 107: ...tegrated user configurable according to UL1699B Rapid Shutdown Optional 3 Automatic upon AC grid disconnect DC Safety Unit optional 2 pole Disconnection N A 1000V 40A DC Surge Protection N A Type II field replaceable DC Fuses on Plus Minus N A Optional 20A Compliance N A UTE C15 712 1 Standard Compliance Safety IEC 62103 EN50178 IEC 62109 AS3100 1 Where permitted by local regulations 2 Refer to Da...

Page 108: ...Weight 33 2 45 kg Weight with Safety Unit N A 48 kg Operating temperature range 4 20 60 M40 version 40 to 60 C Operating humidity non condensing 95 Cooling Fan user replaceable Noise typical 50 55 dBA Protection rating Environmental category IP65 Outdoor and indoor Maximum altitude 2000 m 1 For all standards refer to the Certifications category in http www solaredge com groups support downloads 2 ...

Page 109: ...E17K SE25K SE27 6K SE33 3K Unit Pollution degree classification inside outside 2 3 Bracket mounted bracket provided Three Phase System MAN 01 00507 4 2 108 Technical Specifications Three Phase Inverters Europe APAC ...

Page 110: ...estion The error indicated on the product LCD screen or on the monitoring platform or by the LEDs if there is such an indication System configuration information including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings The communication method to the SolarEdge server if the site is connected The product s software version as it appears in the ID status screen Support...

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