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When installing inverters one above the other, leave at least 8" (20 cm)

between the top of an inverter and the bottom of the Safety Switch.

When installing inverters side by side, follow these clearance

specifications:

Location

Indoor 

Installation

Outdoor Installation

Locations 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

temperature

1

 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

example:

Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter     

37

Refer to 

http://www.weatherbase.com/

 to find the value in your location.

Three

 

Phase

 

System

 

Installation

 

Guide

 

MAN-01-00527-1.

2

Summary of Contents for SE10KUS

Page 1: ...Installation Guide Three Phase System with SetApp Configuration For North America Version 1 2 ...

Page 2: ... at any time and without notice You may refer to the SolarEdge web site https www solaredge com us for the most updated version All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Patent marking notice see https www solaredge com us patent The general terms and conditions of delivery of SolarEdge shall apply The content of these docu...

Page 3: ...tallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on you are 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 into an outlet on a circ...

Page 4: ...e following information at hand Model and serial number of the product in question The error indicated on the Inverter SetApp mobile application 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 si...

Page 5: ... use of extension cables in power optimizer installation Torque for plastic cover screws 10 3 N m 7 5 lb ft In Specifications removed Recommended OCPD size per grid table Version 1 1 Dec 2018 Updated communication options and menus Version 1 0 Sept 2018 Initial release Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 4 Revision History Added Proposition 65 warning for California ...

Page 6: ...Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers 22 Step 2 Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimizer 25 Step 3 Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings 25 Step 4 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection 26 Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 28 Inverter Package Contents 28 Identifying the Inverter 28 Inverter Interfaces 28 Opening Conduit Drill Guides 34 Mounting the Inverter 35 Chapter 4 Connecting t...

Page 7: ...wer Optimizer Troubleshooting 82 Appendix B Mechanical Specifications 84 Appendix C External Fan Maintenance and Replacement 85 Fan Maintenance 85 External Fan Replacement 85 Appendix D Replacing and Adding System Components 88 Replacing an Inverter 88 Replacing the Safety Switch 89 Adding Removing or Replacing Power Optimizers 92 Appendix E Determining the Circuit Breaker Size 93 Revision History...

Page 8: ...faite ou suivi correctement pourrait causer des blessures ou un danger de mort Ne pas dépasser une telle note avant que les conditions requises soient totallement comprises et accomplies 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 indicate...

Page 9: ...re that the inverter is grounded properly This product must be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the product AVERTISSEMENT Avant d utiliser l onduleur monophasé assurez vous que l onduleur est correctement mis à la terre Ce produit doit être r...

Page 10: ...eur sont isolés de l enveloppe Ce système n inclut pas d isolation galvanique transformateur et devra être installé sans mise à la terre du champ PV et en accord avec les articles 690 35 et 690 43 du National Electric Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 2011 et du Code Electrique Canadien Partie 1 pour les installations faites au Canada La mise à la terre des équipements est la responsabilité de l installateur ...

Page 11: ...uctors are routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables must be used NOTE This inverter is provided with an IMI Isolation Monitor Interrupter for ground fault protection NOTE The symbol appears at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment This symbol is also used in this manual Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION This unit must be oper...

Page 12: ...mergency system Additionally in a prominent location near the actuator device the end use installation shall be provided with a permanent marking including the following wording PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN The term PHOTOVOLTAIC may be replaced with PV The plaque or directory shall be reflective with all letters capitalized and having a minimum height of 9 5mm 3 8 in in white o...

Page 13: ...ing independent 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 discon...

Page 14: ...is embedded into a module Inverter with Safety Switch 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 The Safety Switch has a manua...

Page 15: ... 2 Recording power optimizer serial numbers optional page 64 3 Mounting the inverter Page 35 4 Connecting the strings and the AC to the Safety Switch page 41 5 Commissioning and activating the installation page 51 6 Connecting the inverter to the monitoring platform page 65 Installation Equipment List Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system The following is a rec...

Page 16: ...5 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 similar bo...

Page 17: ... monophasé en mettant sur OFF l interrupteur ON OFF situé au bas de l onduleur CAUTION Power optimizers are IP68 NEMA6P rated Choose a mounting location where optimizers will not be submerged in water ATTENTION Les optimiseurs de puissances sont compatibles à la norme IP68 NEMA6P Choisissez le lieu de montage tel que l optimiseur ne puisse pas être submergé par l eau CAUTION This unit must be oper...

Page 18: ...ity of the module connectors with the optimizer connectors may be unsafe and could cause functionality problems such as ground faults resulting in inverter shut down To ensure mechanical compatibility of the power optimizers connectors with the PV modules connectors to which they are connected Use identical connectors from the same manufacturer and of the same type on both the power optimizers and...

Page 19: ...s laboratoires externes indiqués ci dessous TUV VDE Bureau Veritas UL CSA Intertek qui vérifiera la compatibilité des connecteurs Pour plus d informations consultez 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 ...

Page 20: ...on If connecting more modules than optimizer inputs in parallel use a branch cable Some commercial power optimizer models have a dual input Position the power optimizer close enough to its module so that their cables can be connected Make sure to use power optimizers that have the required output conductor length Do not use extension cables between a module and a power optimizer between two module...

Page 21: ...t the performance of the other power optimizers in the string as long as the minimum number of unshaded power optimizers connected in a string of modules is met If under typical conditions fewer than the minimum optimizers are connected to unshaded modules add more optimizers to the string Equipment grounding tightening torques 4 6 AWG 45 lb in 8 AWG 40 lb in 10 14 AWG 35 lb in To allow for heat d...

Page 22: ...n measures may be needed to ensure the power optimizers are not be exposed to temperatures outside their specifications NOTE The images contained herein are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers 21 Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 ...

Page 23: ...ot use impact drivers for mounting the power optimizer Do not drill through the power optimizer or through the mounting holes ATTENTION Les vibrations résultant du perçage peuvent endommager l optimiseur de puissance et annulera la garantie Utilisez une clé dynamométrique ou une perceuse électrique avec embrayage adaptable compatible avec les moments indiqués Ne pas utiliser des tournevis à percus...

Page 24: ...rque of 9 5 N m 7 lb ft See Figure 4 Figure 4 Power optimizer installation and grounding using a star washer For mounting on rails with sliding nut fasteners If the star washer cannot be used use the SolarEdge grounding plate purchased separately between the railing and the flat side of the mounting bracket Use mounting specific hardware as needed Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 lb ft See Figure 5 1 The...

Page 25: ...and must be sized for equipment grounding per NEC 250 122 requirements Tighten the screws connecting the power optimizer to the frame and the grounding terminal screw Apply torque of 9 5 N m 7 lb ft See Figure 6 Figure 6 Power optimizer grounding terminal 5 Verify that each power optimizer is securely attached to the module support structure 6 Record power optimizer serial numbers and locations as...

Page 26: ...wer optimizers in each string does not have to be the same The minimum and maximum string lengths are specified in the power optimizer datasheets Refer to the Designer for string length verification IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE For a compliant PV Rapid Shutdown System PVRSS installation use no more than 30 optimizers per string 1 Connect the Minus output connector of the string s first power optimizer...

Page 27: ...odules are exposed to sunlight during this process The power optimizer will only turn ON if the PV module provides at least 2W In SolarEdge systems due to the introduction of poweroptimizers 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 systems For more information about the SolarEdge system ...

Page 28: ...ge and verify correct polarity on the DC wires inside the Safety Switch For troubleshooting power optimizer operation problems refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 82 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers 27 Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...ning the inverter to the mounting bracket Quick Installation guide Optional for wireless communication to monitoring platform RF antenna and mounting bracket AC ferrite bead kit Identifying the Inverter Refer to 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 ...

Page 30: ... OFF P switch ON 1 Turning this switch ON after optimizer pairing starts the operation of the power optimizers enables power production and allows the inverter to begin exporting power to the utility grid OFF 0 Turning this switch OFF reduces the power optimizer voltage to a low safety voltage and inhibits exportation of power When this switch is OFF the control circuitry remains powered up P Movi...

Page 31: ...ed by all 3 LEDs blinking simultaneously LEDs LEDs three LEDs indicate by color and state on off blinking 1 flickering 2 alternating 3 different system information such as errors or performance indications For more information refer to https www solaredge com leds The main LED indications are Blue ON the inverter is communicating with the monitoring platform Green ON the system is producing Green ...

Page 32: ...communication with the monitoring platform is established Pairing Blinking Blinking Blinking Wake up Grid Monitoring OFF Blinking Blinking System Producing OFF ON S_OK ON No S_OK OFF Night mode no production OFF Flickering S_OK ON No S_OK OFF Inverter is OFF Safe DC OFF 0 OFF Blinking S_OK ON No S_OK OFF Inverter is OFF DC not safe Blinking Blinking S_OK ON No S_OK OFF Chapter 3 Installing the Inv...

Page 33: ... OFF P switch position Indication ON OFF P switch position LED color Comment Red Green Blue Percentage of AC Production 0 ON 1 OFF OFF OFF This indicates power production as percentage of rated peak AC output power Percentage of AC Production 0 33 OFF ON OFF Percentage of AC Production 33 66 OFF OFF ON Percentage of AC Production 66 100 OFF ON ON DC Safety Unit including ON OFF switch connects and...

Page 34: ...F for example during maintenance it may be locked to prevent a safety hazard 1 Move the switch to the Lock position 2 Insert the lock through the knob opening and lock Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 33 Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 ...

Page 35: ...n autorise pas l ouverture or la perforation du commutateur de sécurité a tout endroit autre que les emplacements de perforation guidés prédéfinis ou la modification de l enceinte électrique car cela compromettrait la sécurité et annulerait la garantie Ceci inclus sans être limité à l utilisation de fixations comme des rivets vis clous inserts ou des broches Pour les juridictions ou un marquage de...

Page 36: ...ibit drill Figure 14 Safety Switch drill guides NOTE Unused conduit openings and glands should be sealed with appropriate seals Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 35 Mounting the Inverter The inverter is typically mounted vertically and the instructions in this section are applicable for vertical installation Some three phase inverter models can be installed horizontally above 10 tilt as well as ve...

Page 37: ... optimizer ATTENTION Les onduleurs SolarEdge peuvent être installés à une distance minimum de 50m de la ligne d eau de l océan ou autre environnement salin tant qu il n y a pas d éclaboussements d eau salée directs sur l onduleur 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 ...

Page 38: ...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 example Chapter 3 Installing the Inverter 37 Refer t...

Page 39: ...he flat edge of the bracket is at the bottom as in Figure 17 Use at least two bracket holes Additional holes can be used to fix the bracket Determine which and how many holes to use according to mounting surface type and material 4 Drill the holes and mount the bracket Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 38 Mount...

Page 40: ...the top and bottom of the inverter to lift the unit into place Do not lift holding the Safety SwitchDC Safety Unit as it may be damaged 6 Align the two indentations in the inverter enclosure with the two triangular mounting tabs of the bracket and lower the inverter until it rests on the bracket evenly Figure 17 Hanging the inverter on the bracket 7 Secure the Safety Switch bracket to the wall 8 F...

Page 41: ...urface Figure 18 Safety Switch 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 17 Tighten the screws with a torque of 4 0 N m 2 9 lb ft Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 40 Mounting the Inverter ...

Page 42: ...e Safety Switch is rated to the maximum operating conditions of the inverter Inverters of different models are equipped with different sizes types of terminal blocks The following figures illustrate several of the available Safety Switches Figure 19 Inside the Safety Switch for three phase inverters 9kW 10kW 20kW Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch 41 Three Phase Syste...

Page 43: ...US SE33 3KUS three phase inverters where opposite polarity DC conductors are routed in the same conduit 1000V rated cables must be used Use the conduit and wiring appropriate for the installation location per the NEC Outdoor installations must use components that are rated NEMA 3R or higher NOTE For more wiring information refer to the SolarEdge Recommended AC Wiring Application Note available on ...

Page 44: ... procedure for all inverter units NOTE Perform this procedure before connecting the inverter to the AC grid 1 Remove the inverter cover Open the inverter cover s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it 2 Identify the fuse locations and the markings as described in Figure 21 Figure 21 Fuse locations and markings 3 Remove the dummy fuse from the 3 wire grid fuse...

Page 45: ...ION When moving the pivoting plate make sure that the wires are not strained to avoid loosening the connections When flipping the plate up to its original position check for loose wires or connectors and when closing the inverter recheck for proper functionality as described in this procedure ATTENTION Si vous faites pivoter le couvercle du compteur faites attention de ne pas tendre les câbles au ...

Page 46: ...using a torque of 4 0 N M 35 lb in Figure 22 AC grounding in the Safety Switch NOTE The Safety Switches are equipped with different types of terminal blocks The above figure is one example of the available Safety Switches Chapter 4 Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch 45 Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 ...

Page 47: ...ing to the labels on the terminal blocks N L1 L2 L3 5 Use a 13 64 5mm straight flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the terminals 1 Insert the screwdriver into the front opening and rotate it counterclockwise to activate the clamp mechanism The side latch holds the clamp in the open position 2 Insert the wire into the side opening as deep as possible 3 Slightly rotate the screwdriver cou...

Page 48: ...1 Use a standard flat blade screwdriver to connect the wires to the spring clamp terminals See Figure 24 2 The screwdriver blade should fit freely in the terminal opening Too large a blade can crack the plastic housing 3 Insert the screwdriver press the release mechanism and open the clamp 4 Insert the wire into the round opening and remove the screwdriver the wire is automatically clamped Figure ...

Page 49: ... of DC side negative or positive is prohibited because the inverter has no transformer Equipment grounding of exposed conductive surfaces in the array is required per the NEC 4 Connect the DC wires CAUTION Ensure that the Plus wire s is connected to the terminal and that the Minus wire is connected to the Minus terminal connector ATTENTION Veillez à ce que le câble s Plus soit connecté au terminal...

Page 50: ...utomatically clamped Check that the wire is fully inserted and cannot be pulled out easily Figure 25 DC Spring clamp terminal example 9kW 10kW and 20kW inverters For three phase inverters 14 4kW and 33 3kW Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the DC and DC terminal blocks Insert the screwdriver into the front opening and rotate it counterclockwise to activate the clamp mechanism The si...

Page 51: ...h cover and secure it by tightening the four screws with a torque of 1 2 N m 0 9 ft lb 6 Ensure proper conduit sealing inspect the entire conduit run and use standard conduit sealants to avoid water penetration Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 50 Connecting the Strings to the Safety Switch ...

Page 52: ...s created between the mobile device and the inverter and the system firmware is upgraded Before activation download register first time only and log in to SetApp on your mobile device Internet connection is required for the download and for the one time registration Verify that the application is updated with the latest version To activate the inverter 1 Turn ON the AC circuit breaker on the main ...

Page 53: ... not already ON turn ON AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel Open SetApp and follow the instructions on the screen scan the inverter bar code move the ON OFF P switch to P position for less than 5 sec and release The mobile device creates a Wi Fi connection with the inverter and displays the main Commissioning screen In the main menus tap the menu red...

Page 54: ...timizers no longer output a safe 1V output AVERTISSEMENT Après avoir mis l interrupteur ON OFF P de l onduleur monophasé sur ON les câbles DC portent une haute tension et les optimiseurs de puissance ne génèrent plus la tension de sécurité de 1V When the inverter starts converting power after the initial connection to the AC the inverter enters Wakeup mode until its working voltage is reached This...

Page 55: ...ation Note available on the SolarEdge website at https www solaredge com sites default files solaredge communication_options_application_note_v2_250_and_above pdf Power Control Power control options are detailed in the Power Control Application Note available on the SolarEdge website at The Grid Control option may be disabled Enabling it opens additional options in the menu The Energy Manager opti...

Page 56: ...ed energy counters that are sent to the monitoring platform Factory Reset Performs a general reset to the default device settings Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter AFCI Enables or disables production interruption in case of arc fault sets the reconnection mode and enables or disables manual AFCI self test Refer to http www solaredge com sites default files arc_fault_ detection_application_note_na pdf ...

Page 57: ...ter s ID Meter Energy meter ID up to 3 meters can be connected ZB ZigBee Plug in MAC address Cell MEID CDMA or IMEI GSM Error Log Displays the last five errors and enables resetting clearing the log Warning Log Displays the last five warnings and enables resetting clearing the log Step 3 Verifying Proper Activation and Commissioning 1 Select Information and verify that the correct firmware version...

Page 58: ... appear at the top left corner of a status cell indicating an error The color indicates error severity red is top severity The error description or information appears on the screen Tap the error line for more information and troubleshooting instructions and refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 79 A gray clock icon may appear at the top left corner of a status cell indicating a temporary st...

Page 59: ...C output power Voltage Vac The AC output voltage Frequency The AC output frequency S_OK The connection to the monitoring platform Server Connected appears only if the inverter is connected to the monitoring platform Status The inverter operation status Off Not Paired Night Mode Error Pairing or Production Switch Indicates the position of the inverter ON OFF P switch On Off or P position CosPhi Ind...

Page 60: ... Status The Site status screen shows the accumulated status of all inverters connected to a master inverter in a chain bus and the master inverter status Status Site Production 90 kW Limit 1 00 MW Inverters 10 10 Inverter SN 07318000C Power 100 kW Voltage 277 Vac Frequency 60 9 Hz P_OK 31 0f 31 Optimizers Connected S_OK Server Connected Status Production Switch OFF CosPhi 1 00 Limit Export Country...

Page 61: ...nected The inverter established a successful connection and communication with the specified server port NC Not Connected Refer to Troubleshooting Communication on page 81 S_OK The connection to the monitoring platform is successful should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server N A Not Applicable x of y Number of devices connected out of all devices Temporarily displayed with a clo...

Page 62: ...is installed the value displayed in this line depends on the meter type connected to the inverter and its location If a bidirectional meter is connected at the consumption point this value is the consumed energy If the meter is installed at the production point this value is the energy produced by the site If the meter is installed at the grid connection point this value is the energy exported to ...

Page 63: ...ergy The total energy read by the meter The value displayed in this line depends on the meter type connected to the inverter and its location If a bidirectional meter is connected at the consumption point this value is the consumed energy If the meter is installed at the production connection point this value is the energy produced by the site If the meter is installed at the grid connection point...

Page 64: ...out Shows a schematic tree layout of the components in the system such as inverters strings modules meters and sensors as well as their electrical connectivity This view enables you to see which modules are connected in each string which strings are connected to each inverter and so on Physical Layout Provides a bird s eye view of the actual placement of modules in the site and allows pinpoint iss...

Page 65: ...to the monitoring platform For more information refer to https www solaredge com products installer tools designer Mapper Application Use the Mapper smart phone application to scan the power optimizer and inverter 2D bar codes and create a virtual map of a PV site for enhanced monitoring and easier maintenance Th Mapper application is integrated with the monitoring platform and enables Simple on s...

Page 66: ... its logical and physical mapping Using a Paper Template Fill out the Physical Layout Template downloadable from the SolarEdge website http www solaredge com files pdfs physical layout template 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 ...

Page 67: ... sure that the ON OFF switch on the Safety Switch is OFF and the AC is turned ON ATTENTION Lors de la connexion des câbles de communication assurez vous que l interrupteur MARCHE ARRÊT à la base de l onduleur soit en position ARRÊT et le CA est en position ARRÊT Lors de la configuration des paramètres de communication assurez vous que l interrupteur MARCHE ARRÊT soit en position ARRÊT et le CA est...

Page 68: ...le SolarEdge devices and of non SolarEdge devices over the same bus Cellular GSM CDMA This wireless communication option purchased separately enables using a cellular connection to connect one or several devices depending on the data plan used to the monitoring platform The GSM CDMA Plug in is provided with a user manual which should be reviewed prior to connection Refer to https www solaredge com...

Page 69: ...tionality Cable size diameter 1 PG16 One small External antenna cable 2 4 mm Two large Ethernet connection CAT5 6 or Cellular 4 5 7 mm 2 PG13 5 All three RS485 2 5 5 mm Figure 27 Communication Glands The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection and a 6 pin terminal block for RS485 connection as shown below Figure 28 Internal connectors Three Phase System Insta...

Page 70: ...rait du couvercle assurez vous de ne pas endommager les composants internes SolarEdge ne peut être tenue pour responsable des composants endommagés à la suite d une imprudence dans le retrait du couvercle Creating an Ethernet LAN Connection This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the inverter to the monitoring platform through a LAN Ethernet cable specifications C...

Page 71: ...he 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 through the gland opening in the inverter 5 Push the cable into the cut opening of the rubber fitting Figure 30 Rubber fitting CAT5 6 standard cables have eight wires four twisted pairs as shown in the diagram below Wire colors may differ from one cable to anot...

Page 72: ...cation 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 the eight wires into an RJ45 connector as described in Figure 31 d Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector e Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 port on the communication board 1 The ...

Page 73: ...e monitoring platform 9 The inverter is configured by default to LAN If reconfiguration is required a Make sure the ON OFF P switch is OFF b Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel c Configure the connection as described in Communication on page 53 NOTE If your network has a firewall you may need to configure it to enable the connection to th...

Page 74: ...ning it is recommend to use external surge protection devices For details refer to https www solaredge com sites default files overvoltage_surge_ protection_na pdf If grounded metal conduit 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 c...

Page 75: ...re 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 the same twisted pair as A or B Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 74 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection 3 Pull out the 6 pin RS48...

Page 76: ...d and is marked SW7SW1 Figure 36 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 11 If not using surge protection connect the grounding wire to the first inverter in the RS485 chain make sure the grounding wire is not in contact with other wires For invert...

Page 77: ...ning menu tap Communication The Communication screen is displayed 5 Select the following to configure the connection Server è LAN RS485 1 è Protocol è SolarEdge Master RS485 1 è Slave Detect The system starts automatic detection of the slave inverters connected to the master inverter The inverter should report the correct number of slaves If it does not verify the connections and terminations 6 To...

Page 78: ... less than 5 sec and release The mobile device creates a Wi Fi connection with the inverter and displays the main Commissioning screen Status Inverter SN 07318000C Power Voltage Frequency Optimizers Connected S_OK Server Connected Status Production Switch ON CosPhi 1 00 Limit No Limit Country USA2 Voltage Temp Fan Commissioning 2 Check that S_OK Server Connected status appears in the main inverter...

Page 79: ...Communication LAN Connected RS485 1 SE Slave NC RS485 2 Modbus 2 of 2 Cellular N A ZigBee NC Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 78 Verifying the Connection ...

Page 80: ...entify the error 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 less than 5 seconds and release it 2 Observe the LED lights and use the following table to identity the error type For more information refer to https www solaredge com us leds Error type LED color and state Red Green Blue Arc detected ON OFF OFF Is...

Page 81: ...Figure 37 Inverter menu 3 Click the Errors tab The list is displayed Figure 38 Inverter details Error list Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 80 Identifying Errors ...

Page 82: ...internet connection If internet access is unavailable contact your IT admin or your internet provider No connection to SolarEdge servers Ping or connection to SolarEdge server failed Check the SolarEdge server address under LAN Conf sub menu Address prod solaredge com Port 22222 Check with your network administrator whether a firewall or another device is blocking transmission Troubleshooting RS48...

Page 83: ... and troubleshooting Pairing failed Power optimizers are shaded If you connected the inverter to the monitoring platform retry 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 opt...

Page 84: ...timizer not applicable to smart modules Verify that only power optimizers are 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 ...

Page 85: ...cal Specifications Figure 39 Three phase inverter with bracket front side and rear views Figure 40 Inverter mounting bracket Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 84 Appendix B Mechanical Specifications ...

Page 86: ...o Main Inverter Status on page 58 replace the fan as described in the next section External Fan Replacement 1 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF P switch and wait until the green LED is blinking indicating that the DC voltage is safe 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step 2 Turn OFF the Safety Switch 3 Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the circuit breakers on the dist...

Page 87: ... 5 Disconnect the fan connector and remove the fan 6 Connect the fan connector to the new fan 7 Close the fan door and fasten the cover screws Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 86 External Fan Replacement ...

Page 88: ...After powering up the inverter check the fan status on SetApp Select Commissioning è Status ð Appendix C External Fan Maintenance and Replacement 87 Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 ...

Page 89: ...nlever est susceptible d endommager l étanchéité de l onduleur et annuler la validité de la garantie Replacing an Inverter 1 Turn OFF the Safety Switch if applicable 2 Turn OFF the inverter ON OFF P switch and wait until the green LED is blinking indicating that the DC voltage is safe 50V or wait five minutes before continuing to the next step 3 Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the...

Page 90: ...nect the DC and AC wires to the inverter 11 If ferrite beads were removed from the DC and AC wires place them on the wires and close them Make sure the DC labeled ferrite bead is placed on the DC wires and the AC labeled ferrite bead is placed on the AC wires 12 Close the Safety Switch cover and the inverter cover 13 Perform the commissioning steps as described in Activating Commissioning and Conf...

Page 91: ...Installing a New Safety Switch 1 Open the conduit drill guides of the new Safety Switch refer to Opening Conduit Drill Guides on page 34 2 Position the new Safety Switch below the inverter and from the inside of the inverter grab the AC and DC wires extending from the switch conduits 3 Attach the Safety Switch with its bracket to the wall and slightly close the screws Do not over tighten 4 Securel...

Page 92: ...e screws of each terminal with a torque of 0 88 1 1 lb ft 1 2 1 5 N m 5 Verify that there are no unconnected wires at the output of the Safety Switch and that any unused terminal screws are tightened 6 Connect the DC and AC wires to the Safety Switch Refer to Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Safety Switch on page 41 7 Ensure proper conduit sealing inspect the entire conduit run and use sta...

Page 93: ...g and other procedures described in Activating Commissioning and Configuring the System Using the Inverter SetApp on page 51 on all inverters to which power optimizers were added or from which power optimizers were removed 6 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 serial number of th...

Page 94: ...ercial 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 47 Typical transformer and commercial three phase inverter installation topology ...

Page 95: ...ct on the selection of circuit breakers and fuses at the different hierarchical levels of the installation topology see Figure 47 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 ...

Page 96: ... a decimal fraction smaller than 0 5 round it down 3 To ensure that the selected circuit breaker trips as expected at minimum consider the following The circuit breaker rated voltage Temperature de rating due to both close proximity of other circuit breakers and the effect of ambient temperature on the distribution board De rating due to permanent load If the de rated current of the selected circu...

Page 97: ... 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 Installation Guide MAN 01 00527 1 2 96 Determining the Size of an Inverter Circuit Breaker ...

Page 98: ...C Peak Duration 2 6 20 4 20 4 2 20 4 2 20 Aac rms ms Max back feed current 0 A Power factor range 1 adjustable from 0 8 to 0 8 GFDI threshold 1 A Total harmonic distortion 3 Utility monitoring islanding protection country configurable set points Yes INPUT Maximum DC power 12150 13500 19400 27000 40500 45000 W Transformer less ungrounded Yes Maximum input voltage DC to Gnd 250 490 300 490 490 490 V...

Page 99: ... 260 in mm Weight 73 2 33 2 73 2 33 2 99 5 45 73 2 33 2 99 5 45 99 5 45 lb kg Weight with Safety Switch 79 7 36 2 79 7 36 2 106 48 79 7 36 2 106 48 106 48 lb kg Cooling Fans user replaceable Noise typical 50 55 50 55 55 dBA Operating temperature range 3 40 to 140 40 to 60 ºF ºC Operating humidity non condensing 95 Protection rating NEMA3R FAULT CURRENT CONTRIBUTION Inom 25 12 40 24 36 5 40 A Peak ...

Page 100: ...oltage Range of Base Voltage Maximum Clearing Time Sec V 50 0 16 50 V 88 2 00 110 V 120 1 00 V 120 0 16 Frequency Range Hz Maximum Clearing Time Sec 60 5 0 16 59 3 Hawaii 57 0 16 Safety Switch Specifications Unit Maximum DC voltage 500 Vdc Maximum DC current 32 Adc Nominal AC voltage 208 480 Vac Maximum AC current 32 Aac Ambient temperature 40 to 140 40 to 60 F C Weight 6 6 3 0 lb kg MAN 01 00527 ...

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