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Indication

ON/ OFF/

P

switch

position

LED

Comment

FAULT

POWER

COMM.

Power

Optimizers not

paired

ON (1)

OFF

Blinking

S_OK: ON

No S_OK:

OFF

S_OK: ON

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

Inverter is OFF

(DC not safe)

Blinking

Blinking

S_OK: ON

No S_OK:

OFF

Inverter

configuration

or  reboot

ON / P

ON

ON

ON

Inverter

firmware

upgrade

ON / P

Alternating Alternating Alternating

The upgrade

process can take

up to 20 minutes

Error

Any

ON

ON/ OFF/

Blinking/

Flickering

ON/ OFF /

Blinking/

Flickering

Refer to 

Errors 

and 
Troubleshooting 
on page 75

Chapter 3: Installing the Synergy Manager and Synergy Units     

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Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology P/N: SExxK-xxxxIxxxx SExxK-xxxxIxxxx

Summary of Contents for SEK-I Series

Page 1: ...Installation Guide Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology P N SExxK xxxxIxxxx For North America Version 1 0...

Page 2: ...ice 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 re...

Page 3: ...oes 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...

Page 4: ...Revision History Version 1 0 May 2021 Initial release Revision History 3 Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology P N SExxK xxxxIxxxx SExxK xxxxIxxxx...

Page 5: ...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 Synergy Manager and Synergy Units 28 S...

Page 6: ...rk LAN Connection 64 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection 69 RS485 Bus Configuration 72 Verifying the Connection 72 Signaling Options 73 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting 75 Identifying Errors 75 Powe...

Page 7: ...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 da...

Page 8: ...onduleur Attendre cinq minutes avant d ouvrir le couvercle Sinon il y a un risque de choc lectrique provenant de l nergie stock e dans le condensateur WARNING Before operating the inverter ensure that...

Page 9: ...ordance with all applicable Local and National Codes AVERTISSEMENT Les circuits d entr e et de sortie de l onduleur sont isol s de l enveloppe Ce syst me n inclut pas d isolation galvanique transforma...

Page 10: ...e utilis e selon les sp cifications de fonctionnement comme d crit dans la derni re fiche technique des sp cifications CAUTION HEAVY OBJECT To avoid muscle strain or back injury use proper lifting tec...

Page 11: ...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 mor...

Page 12: ...a PV rapid shutdown system no more than 30 power optimizers should be installed in series Each power optimizer will output around 1 Vdc when rapid shutdown is initiated Rapid shutdown time limit is 30...

Page 13: ...witch that includes this wording The label shall be reflective with all letters capitalized and having a minimum height of 3 8 in in white on red background Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technolog...

Page 14: ...to PV modules to maximize power harvesting by performing independent Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT at the module level The Power Optimizers regulate the string voltage at a constant level regardl...

Page 15: ...PV 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 t...

Page 16: ...Installation Tools and Material List Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system The following recommend tools is required for installation Allen screwdriver for 5mm scr...

Page 17: ...er set Installation Procedure The following procedures are required for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site Some of these procedures also apply to modification of an existing site 1 Install...

Page 18: ...as en mettant sur OFF l interrupteur ON OFF situ au bas de l onduleur CAUTION Power Optimizers are IP68 NEMA6P rated Choose a mounting location where optimizers will not be submerged in water ATTENTIO...

Page 19: ...Optimizers are not connected to the inverter or the inverter is turned OFF each Power Optimizer will output a safe voltage of 1V CAUTION Installing a SolarEdge system without ensuring compatibility of...

Page 20: ...tibilit des connecteurs Package Contents Power Optimizers Stainless steel grounding lock washers Installation Guidelines For the minimum and maximum number of Power Optimizers in a string string lengt...

Page 21: ...n the module frame regardless of racking system rail less or with rails For installation of frame mounted Power Optimizers refer to http www solaredge com sites default files installing_frame_mounted_...

Page 22: ...nd M1600 Power Optimizers Figure 3 Power Optimizers clearance When installing PV modules in a confined space such as Building integrated photovoltaic BIPV modules ventilation measures may be required...

Page 23: ...use impact drivers for mounting the Power Optimizer Do not drill through the Power Optimizer or through the mounting holes ATTENTION Les vibrations r sultant du per age peuvent endommager l optimiseu...

Page 24: ...nting bracket The grounding washer should break through the anodize coating of the railing to ensure low resistive connection Apply a torque of 7 lb ft Figure 4 Power Optimizer installation and ground...

Page 25: ...en structure If the star washer or the plate cannot be used use the SolarEdge grounding lug purchased separately with an equipment grounding conductor according to the supplied instructions The ground...

Page 26: ...o the label on the product to identify the plus and minus input and output connectors For each of the Power Optimizers Connect the Plus output connector of the module to the Plus input connector of th...

Page 27: ...s For detailed instructions see https www solaredge com sites default files se emi performance application note pdf 3 Connect the rest of the Power Optimizers in the string in the same manner Figure 8...

Page 28: ...df To verify proper Power Optimizer connection Measure the voltage of each string individually before connecting it to the other strings or to the inverter Verify correct polarity by measuring the str...

Page 29: ...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 bracket kit Two Allen...

Page 30: ...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 position 2 Insert the loc...

Page 31: ...than 5 seconds then released Starts pairing WARNING For inverters with manual Rapid Shutdown PVRSS functionality Upon PVRSS the internal circuitry remains up therefore the inverter cover must be opene...

Page 32: ...OMM 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 system error Figure 11...

Page 33: ...ckering 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 ON Inverter firmwar...

Page 34: ...n 33 66 OFF OFF ON Percentage of AC Production 66 100 OFF ON ON Inverter Interconnection Cable Interfaces The cables on the right hand side of the Synergy Manager interfaces the Synergy Manager to the...

Page 35: ...s from the PV Strings Power Bank Input power bank connection enables inverter pre commissioning when AC power is not connected Communication Glands two communication glands for connecting communicatio...

Page 36: ...sure that the Safety Switch 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...

Page 37: ...the DC panel see Figure 14 NOTE In some models the DC panel has three drill entry hole s for up to 3 conduits 4 Position the DC and AC panels back at the bottom of the Synergy Manager and torque the s...

Page 38: ...e special brackets purchased separately from SolarEdge and SS304 stainless screws are required ATTENTION Les onduleurs SolarEdge peuvent tre install s une distance minimum de 50m de la ligne d eau de...

Page 39: ...Synergy Manager Make sure that the template aligns with the two drilling holes marked A 5 Drill two holes for each bracket and mount the brackets 6 Position and secure the mounting brackets to the wal...

Page 40: ...ith a torque of 2 9 lb ft 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 from its sides b...

Page 41: ...alled 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 Three Phase Inve...

Page 42: ...elta grid connection procedure as described in Setting the Inverter to Support 208V Delta Grid on page 1 before connecting the AC and strings to the Connection Unit For recommended circuit breaker siz...

Page 43: ...Figure 19 Synergy Manager DC connection methods Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology P N SExxK xxxxIxxxx SExxK xxxxIxxxx 42 Connecting the AC Grid to the Synergy Manager...

Page 44: ...er This simplifies the commissioning of the inverter by allowing testing and servicing near the inverter To connect the DC wires to the Synergy Manager with DC wire lugs 1 Thread wires with a maximum...

Page 45: ...the end of the DC wires NOTE Before connecting aluminum wires to lugs a Remove Oxide from the exposed wires b Clean with Isopropyl alcohol IPA c Coat wires with an electrical connection grease materi...

Page 46: ...For systems with four PV strings per unit or more fuses may need to be installed in both the positive and negative conductors as required by NEC Article 690 9 For more information refer to the String...

Page 47: ...at the installer discretion 3 Insert the DC conduit into the DC side opening at the bottom left side of the Synergy Manager and fasten the conduit nut Figure 22 Connecting the DC wires to a Synergy Ma...

Page 48: ...tems with four PV strings per unit or more fuses may need to be installed in both the positive and negative conductors as required by NEC Article 690 9 For more information refer to the String Fusing...

Page 49: ...mentation CA avant de connecter les bornes CA Si vous souhaitez relier le fil de mise la terre de l quipement faites le avant de connecter la ligne CA et les fils du neutre To connect Protective Earth...

Page 50: ...xpose 10 11 mm 0 4 0 43 of the PE wire insulation 5 Connect the PE wire to the PE terminal and fasten the Allen screw with a torque of 11 lb ft NOTE When using a stranded wire use of ferrule is at the...

Page 51: ...he lugs a Remove Oxide from the exposed wires b Clean with Isopropyl alcohol IPA c Coat wires with oxide inhibiting substance 6 Crimp lugs on the AC wires CAUTION For aluminum wires USE ONLY aluminum...

Page 52: ...terminal Fasten the nuts of the AC terminal with a torque of 15 4 lb ft NOTE For easy installation of the AC wires start connecting the wires from right to left N L3 L2 L1 See Figure 26 Figure 26 Con...

Page 53: ...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 set the grid paramet...

Page 54: ...he activation is complete do one of the following Select Connect to Another Device to continue activating additional inverters Select Start Commissioning for pairing and other system configuration Ste...

Page 55: ...itch the DC cables carry a high Voltage and the Power Optimizers no longer output a safe output AVERTISSEMENT Apr s avoir mis l interrupteur ON OFF P de l onduleur monophas sur ON les c bles DC porten...

Page 56: ...am 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 c...

Page 57: ...on in the circuit breakers panel 2 Verify that SolarEdge SetApp is installed on your mobile device 3 Remove the cover from the Power Bank input port at the bottom of the Synergy Manager Connect the US...

Page 58: ...lt detection and alerts at the module string and system level Using the platform you can View the latest performance of specific components Find under performing components such as modules by comparin...

Page 59: ...ethods described in the next sections Designer Designer recommends inverter and Power Optimizer selection per site size and enables report generation You can create a project in Designer and export th...

Page 60: ...createSites If you have not yet signed up go to https monitoring solaredge com solaredge web p createSelfNewInstaller 2 Fill out all required information in the screen which includes information about...

Page 61: ...position and the AC is turned ON ATTENTION Lors de la connexion des c bles de communication assurez vous que l interrupteur MARCHE ARR T la base de l onduleur soit en position ARR T et le CA est en po...

Page 62: ...eater 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 w...

Page 63: ...nings of the communication glands of the Synergy Manager Table 1 Synergy Manager Communication Glans Gland Opening Functionality Synergy Manager 1 Three large openings 2 5 5 mm Ethernet cable CAT6 Pow...

Page 64: ...erter 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 connecting multiple inve...

Page 65: ...ors du retrait du couvercle assurez vous de ne pas endommager les composants internes SolarEdge ne peut tre tenue pour responsable des composants endommag s la suite d une imprudence dans le retrait d...

Page 66: ...Figure 30 Ethernet connection options Chapter 6 Setting Up Communication with the Monitoring Platform 65 Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology P N SExxK xxxxIxxxx SExxK xxxxIxxxx...

Page 67: ...le through the cut into the rubber fitting Figure 31 Inserting the Ethernet CAT6 cable 7 Route the Ethernet CAT6 cable to the communication board and plug to the LAN port 8 Crimp an RJ45 plug onto the...

Page 68: ...wires into an RJ45 connector as shown in Figure 32 Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 port on the communication board as shown in Figure 31 For the...

Page 69: ...etApp to access the Commissioning main menu screen as described in Activating Commissioning and Configuring the System on page 52 Activating Commissioning and Configuring the System on page 52 e From...

Page 70: ...ere there is a risk of induced voltage surges by lightning it is recommended to use surge protection devices For details refer to https www solaredge com sites default files overvoltage_surge_protecti...

Page 71: ...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 w...

Page 72: ...ctor 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 inverter to ON move the left switch up...

Page 73: ...e Commissioning screen select Site Communication RS485 12 Protocol SolarEdge SolarEdge Leader 6 Return to the RS485 12 screen and select Follower Detect The system starts automatic detection of the fo...

Page 74: ...ns that exceed trips which are preset according to regional grid connection requirements To support simultaneous operation of the inverter and a generator the inverter extends its Voltage and frequenc...

Page 75: ...detailed connection and configuration of the inverter in alternative power source mode refer to https www solaredge com sites default files se inverter support of voltage sources pdf Three Phase Inver...

Page 76: ...thods 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 following table to i...

Page 77: ...izer s output is disconnected Connect all Power Optimizer outputs String voltage not 0V but lower than number of Power Optimizers Power Optimizer s not connected in the string Connect all Power Optimi...

Page 78: ...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...

Page 79: ...e 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 contact your IT a...

Page 80: ...ion 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 Ethernet router and conn...

Page 81: ...es above a safe threshold The SPD is installed inside the inverter and communicates with the SolarEdge Monitoring platform for reporting surge protection events and faults For installation and configu...

Page 82: ...ifications The following figure shows the dimensions of the Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Appendix C Mechanical Specifications 81 Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology P N SExxK...

Page 83: ...0 82800 100000 120000 43200 50000 VA AC Output Line Connections 3W PE 4W PE 3W PE 4W PE AC Output Voltage Minimum Nominal Maximum 1 L N 244 277 305 105 120 132 5 Vac Supported Grids WYE TN C TN S TN C...

Page 84: ...chnology for the 120 208VGrid SE66 6KUS SE80KUS SE100KUS SE120KUS SE43 2KUS SE50KUS Unit GFDI Threshold 1 A Utility Monitoring Islanding Protection Configurable Power Factor Country Configurable Thres...

Page 85: ...00 Vdc Maximum Input Current 2 x 40 2 x 48 25 3 x 40 3 x 48 25 3 x 40 3 x 46 5 Adc Reverse polarity Protection Yes Ground fault Isolation Detection 167k Sensitivity per Synergy Unit 1 CEC Weighted Eff...

Page 86: ...erter with Synergy Technology for the 120 208VGrid SE66 6KUS SE80KUS SE100KUS SE120KUS SE43 2KUS SE50KUS Unit AC DC Surge Protection Type 2 field replaceable integrated DC Fuses Single Pole 25A Option...

Page 87: ...le 21 Rule 14 HI Emissions FCC part15 class A Installation Specifications Number of Units 2 3 AC Conduit Size Max AWG Max PE AWG 2 4 0 1 0 Copper or Aluminum DC Conduit Size 1 x 3 2 x 2 in DC Input In...

Page 88: ...ng Temperature Range 40 to 140 40 to 60 1 F C Cooling Fan user replaceable Noise 67 dBA Protection Rating NEMA 3R Mounting Mounting brackets provided Recommended OCPD 2 Inverter 480 VAC 208VAC SE66 6K...

Page 89: ...mmon Connection The default settings are in compliance with IEEE1547 Utility authorization is required to change these set points Voltage Range of Base Voltage Max Clearing Time Sec V 50 0 16 50 V 88...

Page 90: ...power factor 0 85 to 1 Transformer less Ungrounded Yes Synchronization in rush current 10 4 15 6 7 2 Adc Trip limit and trip time accuracy V 332 4V 160ms V 138 5V 160ms 304 7V V 332 4V 1000ms 138 5V...

Page 91: ...SE66 6KUS 117 1 78 4 80 150 SE80KUS 142 2 92 8 95 4 150 SE100KUS 175 65 117 6 120 150 SE120KUS 213 3 139 2 143 1 150 Inverter Model 208 L L SE43 2KUS 175 65 117 6 120 150 SE50KUS 206 145 141 1 150 So...

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