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Contents

HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Symbols Information

Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System

Power Optimiser

Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology

Monitoring Platform

Designer

Installation Tools and Material List

Installation Procedure

Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimisers

Safety

Installation Guidelines

Step 1: Mounting the Power Optimisers

Step 2: Connecting a PV module to a Power Optimiser

Step 3: Connecting Power Optimisers in PV strings

Step 4: Verifying Proper Power Optimiser Connection

Chapter 3: Installing the Synergy Manager and Synergy Units

Synergy Manager Package Contents

Synergy Unit Package Contents

Identifying the Units

Front Interface of Synergy Manager

Inverter Interconnection Cable Interfaces

Synergy Manager External Cable Interface

Synergy Unit Interface Connectors

Drilling Conduit Holes

Mounting and Connecting the Synergy Manager and Synergy Units

Chapter 4: Connecting AC and PV arrays to the Synergy Manager

Connecting the AC Grid to the Synergy Manager

Connecting the PV arrays to the Synergy Manager

Connecting Ground and AC Wires to the Synergy Manager

Chapter 5: Activating, Commissioning and Configuring the System

On-grid Commissioning of the inverter

Step 1: Activating the Installation

Step 2: Commissioning and Configuring the Installation

Step 3: Verifying Proper Activation and Commissioning

Three Phase Inverters with Synergy Technology

Safety Warnings

Summary of Contents for SE K Series

Page 1: ...Installation Guide Three Phase Inverters with Synergy Technology Model Name SExxxK for Australia Version 1 2...

Page 2: ...ervice names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Patent marking notice see The general terms and conditions of delivery of SolarEdge shall apply The content of these do...

Page 3: ...s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver...

Page 4: ...ch environments This equipment should be connected to inverters with a rated power 20 kVA and is intended to be installed in a large photovoltaic power generating system by a professional This equipme...

Page 5: ...ergy Units 21 Synergy Manager Package Contents 21 Synergy Unit Package Contents 21 Identifying the Units 21 Front Interface of Synergy Manager 22 Inverter Interconnection Cable Interfaces 26 Synergy M...

Page 6: ...Connection 59 RS485 Bus Configuration 62 Verifying the Connection 63 Signaling Options 63 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting 65 Identifying Errors 65 Power Optimiser Troubleshooting 66 Troubleshoot...

Page 7: ...information about safety issues Warning To reduce the risk of injury read all instructions in this document WARNING When servicing or replacing SolarEdge equipment instructions in the SolarEdge Invert...

Page 8: ...ase SafeDC voltage under fault conditions 120V The worst case voltage is defined as Voc max PV string Length 1 1V where Voc max Maximum Voc at lowest temperature of the PV modules in the PV string for...

Page 9: ...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 th...

Page 10: ...misers are DC DC converters connected to PV modules to maximize power harvesting by performing independent Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT at the module level The Power Optimisers regulate the PV st...

Page 11: ...so receives the monitoring data from each Power Optimiser and transmits it to the SolarEdge Monitoring platform requires a land line or cellular connection to the Internet The inverter is comprised of...

Page 12: ...e size and enables report generation You can create a project in Designer and export the site design with the PV array layout to the monitoring platform Installation Tools and Material List Standard t...

Page 13: ...edures are required for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site Some of these procedures also apply to modification of an existing site 1 Installing the Power Optimizers 2 Installing the Synerg...

Page 14: ...ower Optimiser input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty CAUTION All PV modules must be connected to a Power Optimiser CAUTION If you intend to mount the Power Optimiser...

Page 15: ...mum number of Power Optimisers in a PV string PV string length see the Power Optimiser datasheets Refer to the Designer for PV string length verification The Designer is available on the SolarEdge web...

Page 16: ...e Some commercial Power Optimiser models have a dual input Position the Power Optimiser close enough to its module so that their cables can be connected Make sure to use Power Optimisers that have the...

Page 17: ...es in a confined space such as Building integrated photovoltaic BIPV modules ventilation measures may be required to ensure that the Power Optimisers are not exceeding the maximum temperatures stated...

Page 18: ...Power Optimiser or through the mounting holes 3 Attach each Power Optimiser to the rack using M6 or M8 stainless steel bolts nuts and washers or other mounting hardware Apply torque of 9 10 N m 4 Ver...

Page 19: ...fer to the SolarEdge Site Designer for PV string length verification NOTE The DC bus of each unit is separate and not shared for all units Therefore in addition to following the inverter design rules...

Page 20: ...due to the introduction of Power Optimisers between the PV modules and the inverter the short circuit current ISC and the open circuit voltage VOC hold different meanings from those in traditional sys...

Page 21: ...ooting on page 66 Proper Power Optimiser connection can also be verified in the Designer application For more information refer to https www solaredge com products installer tools designer Three Phase...

Page 22: ...mount the Synergy Units and then the Synergy Manager The Synergy Units can be installed in any order Synergy Manager Package Contents Synergy Manager Synergy Units Installation template Mounting brac...

Page 23: ...disconnecting the DC power of the SolarEdge system NOTE When the Synergy Manager is OFF for example during maintenance it may be locked to prevent a safety hazard 1 Move the switch to the Lock positi...

Page 24: ...plays error type indications if exist for 5 seconds Activates the Wi Fi access point for connecting to the SolarEdge Inverter SetApp While the switch is in P all LEDs are ON Switch moved to P for more...

Page 25: ...indications are COMM ON the inverter is communicating with the monitoring platform POWER ON the system is producing POWER blinking AC is connected but the system is not producing power FAULT ON syste...

Page 26: ...production OFF Flickering S_OK ON No S_OK OFF Inverter is OFF Safe DC OFF 0 OFF Blinking Inverter is OFF DC not safe Blinking Blinking S_OK ON No S_OK OFF Inverter configuration or reboot ON P ON ON O...

Page 27: ...ide of the Synergy Manager interfaces the Synergy Manager to the Synergy Unit of the inverter NOTE Models of the Three Phase Inverters with Synergy Technology are provided with either two or three Syn...

Page 28: ...l guides for conduits running DC cables from the PV arrays Power Bank Input power bank connection enables inverter pre commissioning when AC power is not connected Communication Glands two communicati...

Page 29: ...the Synergy Manager Figure 11 Synergy Unit Interface Connectors Figure 12 Synergy Unit AC and Communication Connectors Figure 13 Synergy Unit DC Connector Three Phase Inverters with Synergy Technolog...

Page 30: ...is set to OFF 0 and ON OFF P switch of the Synergy Manager is in OFF position 2 Remove the screws securing the DC and AC panels and remove the panels from the bottom of the Synergy Manager enclosure...

Page 31: ...nel see Figure 14 NOTE In some models the DC panel has three drill entry hole s for up to 7 62 cm conduits 4 Position the DC and AC panels back at the bottom of the Synergy Manager and torque the scre...

Page 32: ...ackets purchased separately from SolarEdge and SS304 stainless screws are required To mount the inverter 1 Determine the inverter mounting location on a wall or stud framing It is recommended to mount...

Page 33: ...screws all the way and verify that the brackets are firmly attached to the mounting surface 7 Mount the Synergy Units NOTE When installing the Synergy Units always install the center Synergy Unit fir...

Page 34: ...Tighten the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m see Figure 16 NOTE For the center Synergy Unit use both side screws Figure 16 Hanging the Synergy Unit 8 Hang the Synergy Manager a Lift the Synergy Manager...

Page 35: ...rter can be installed under or near the PV modules thus saving roof space and using the PV modules for shading the inverter For more information on horizontal mounting refer to Horizontal Mounting of...

Page 36: ...Synergy Manager with DC connection to PV arrays Figure 19 Synergy Manager DC connection to PV arrays NOTE SolarEdge fixed input Voltage architecture enables parallel PV strings to be of different leng...

Page 37: ...he Synergy Manager see DC and DC labels on DC boards CAUTION The DC boards have three pairs of DC terminals Each pair is connected to a single Synergy Unit Left Center and Right When installing a syst...

Page 38: ...h Plus wire is connected to its corresponding terminal 6 Close the Synergy Manager cover and secure it by tightening the six screws with a torque of 3 5 N m CAUTION When installing a system with more...

Page 39: ...asher Connect the grounding cable to the grounding point on the left or right side of the unit Figure 21 Chassis grounding of the Synergy Manager and Synergy Units Connecting Protective Earth PE WARNI...

Page 40: ...to 25 mm2 or 8 N m for wires of 35 mm2 to 70 mm2 NOTE Before connecting lugs to aluminum wires a Remove oxide from the exposed wires with emery paper or a steel wire brush b Clean dust with a cloth an...

Page 41: ...rom the AC cable and AC wires 4 Crimp lugs on the AC wires NOTE Before crimping lugs to aluminum wires a Remove oxide from the exposed wires with emery paper or a steel wire brush b Clean dust with a...

Page 42: ...lug tongue width 33mm 5 Use heat shrink to isolate the lug barrels 6 Remove the nut of the AC terminals 7 Connect the lug of the AC wires according to the labels on AC terminal block Fasten the nut of...

Page 43: ...over of the AC terminal block and push until a lock click is heard Close the Synergy Manager cover and secure it by tightening the six screws with a torque of 3 5 N m Three Phase Inverters with Synerg...

Page 44: ...communicates with all connected components in the solar system such as optimizers peripheral communication devices and other linked inverters When commissioning is performed the user is required to se...

Page 45: ...tructions scan the inverter barcode move the ON OFF P switch to P position for 2 seconds and release SetApp creates a Wi Fi connection upgrades the inverter firmware and activates the inverter 4 When...

Page 46: ...ure which regional grid code Australia A B or C to select contact your local grid operator to confirm the settings 3 If relevant from the Language drop down list select your language and tap Set Langu...

Page 47: ...options are detailed in the Power Control Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at https www solaredge com sites default files application_ note_power_control_configuration pdf Step 3 Ve...

Page 48: ...the DC Disconnect Switch on the Synergy Manager to ON position if applicable 4 Remove the cover from the Power Bank input port at the bottom of the Synergy Manager Connect the USB cable between the P...

Page 49: ...mparing their performance to that of other components of the same type Pinpoint the location of alerted components using the physical layout The monitoring platform enables accessing site information...

Page 50: ...ds inverter and Power Optimiser selection per site size and enables report generation You can create a project in Designer and export the site design with the PV array layout to the monitoring platfor...

Page 51: ...OFF P switch at the bottom of the is turned OFF and the is turned OFF When configuring the communication parameters make sure that the ON OFF P switch is in P position and the is turned ON Communicat...

Page 52: ...instructions refer to Creating an RS485 Bus Connection on page 59 Cellular Cellular Plug in purchased separately provides cellular communication to connect one or several inverters to the Monitoring...

Page 53: ...ger Communication Glans Gland Opening Functionality Synergy Manager 1 Three large openings 2 5 5 mm Ethernet cable CAT6 Power reduction cable 2 Two large openings 4 5 7 mm External antenna cable RS485...

Page 54: ...Connecting the Inverter to a power reduction device such as a generator For more information refer to Power Control Configuration Application Note RS485 1 RS485 2 connector Two Modbus ports for connec...

Page 55: ...ge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal Creating an Local Area Network LAN Connection This communication option enables connection to the Sol...

Page 56: ...to ensure proper sealing 3 Insert the CAT6 Ethernet cable through the gland nut 4 Remove the rubber fitting 5 Remove the plastic seal from the rubber fitting 6 Route the LAN cable through the gland op...

Page 57: ...nge White Green Transmit 2 Orange Green Transmit 3 White Green White Orange Receive 4 Blue Blue Reserved 5 White Blue White Blue Reserved 6 Green Orange Received 7 White Brown White Brown Reserved 8 B...

Page 58: ...ng platform through a LAN refer to Troubleshooting Communication on page 68 LAN Configuration 1 The inverter is configured by default to LAN If reconfiguration is required a Verify the ON OFF P switch...

Page 59: ...platform as it is configured to LAN by default NOTE If your network has a firewall you may need to configure it to enable the connection to the following address Destination Address prodssl solaredge...

Page 60: ...s 1 km 3300 ft NOTE If grounded metal conduits are used for routing the communication wires a lightning protection device is not required The following sections describe how to physically connect the...

Page 61: ...air 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 fo...

Page 62: ...block firmly all the way into the connector on the right side of the communication board 10 Terminate the first and last SolarEdge device in the chain by switching a termination DIP switch inside the...

Page 63: ...1 Make sure the inverter s ON OFF P switch is off 2 Make sure that the AC circuit breaker on the main distribution panel is on 3 Turn on the DC Disconnect Switch on the Synergy Manager if applicable...

Page 64: ...y generation systems such as PV inverters connected to the grid may consist of different types of energy generating sources In some cases when grid power is disconnected PV inverters operate in parall...

Page 65: ...switch to Alternative Power Source mode Figure 37 PRI Terminal Block Location on the Communication Board of the Inverter For detailed connection and configuration of the inverter in alternative power...

Page 66: ...rror types use the methods described below To identify the error type using the inverter LEDs 1 Move the ON OFF P switch to P position for 2 seconds and release it 2 Observe the LED lights and use the...

Page 67: ...V Power Optimiser s output is disconnected Connect all Power Optimiser outputs PV string voltage not 0V but lower than number of Power Optimisers Power Optimiser s not connected in the PV string Conne...

Page 68: ...nnected in the PV string and that no module outputs are connected without a Power Optimiser If the problem persists proceed to the next step Power Optimiser s malfunction 1 Disconnect the wires connec...

Page 69: ...lace the cable or change it from cross to straight connection No Internet connection Ping to google com failed Connect a laptop and check for internet connection If internet access is unavailable cont...

Page 70: ...communication option is properly configured 4 Use a method independent of the SolarEdge device to check whether the network and modem are operating properly For example connect a laptop to the Ethern...

Page 71: ...cates with the SolarEdge Monitoring platform for reporting surge protection events and faults For installation and configuration of the AC SPD refer to https www solaredge com sites default files se s...

Page 72: ...tform The Cellular Plug in kit is provided with an antenna and user manual For more information on the Cellular Plug in refer to https www solaredge com sites default files cellular_gsm_installation_g...

Page 73: ...C Mechanical Specifications The following figure shows the dimensions of the Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Three Phase Inverters with Synergy Technology 72 Appendix C Mechanical Specif...

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