Sunways NT 2500 User Manual Download Page 44

5   Operation

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Display

Description

Menu selection

Solar system monthly yields

Solar system – System history – Yield 
for month

Solar system AC output 
(5-min. values)

Solar system – System history – AC 
output

Maximum system output
Daily maximum values

Solar system – System history – Max. 
output

System info – Solar system (only on master)

Device list for selecting a device

Solar system – System info

Selection of information

Solar system – System info – 

 

Firmware

Solar system – System info – Firmware

Memory card

Solar system – System info – Memory

Device mode

Solar system – System info – Mode

Summary of Contents for NT 2500

Page 1: ...1 User Manual Sunways Solar Inverter NT 2500 NT 3700 NT 4200 NT 5000 english EN...

Page 2: ...he applicable copyright laws and will be prosecuted We reserve the right to make technical changes which serve to improve the device or which increase the safety standard even without separate prior n...

Page 3: ...efore ena bles operation on a large number of solar modules as accustomed from Sunways without the use of a transformer This user manual contains explanations on using the Sunways Solar Inverter You w...

Page 4: ...user manual 12 Symbols used in this user manual 12 Warnings and symbols on device 12 2 3 Basic safety measures 13 2 4 Safety concept 13 3 Installation 14 3 1 Mechanical installation 14 Requirements fo...

Page 5: ...rd screen system 37 5 2 Access rights 37 Customer area 37 Installer area 38 Country password 38 5 3 Menu structure 39 5 4 Overview of screen displays 40 5 5 Malfunction displays 48 Solar generator fau...

Page 6: ...7 7 3 Overview Menu 68 7 4 Language selection 68 7 5 Setting the date time 69 7 6 Software update 69 7 7 Internet dial up via modem 70 Modem settings 70 E mail settings 71 7 8 Active alerting 72 Gener...

Page 7: ...nnecting several Solar Inverters S0 pulse output for controlling large displays Alarm relay for realising simple monitoring locally Interface for connecting an irradiation and tem perature sensor Data...

Page 8: ...ollowing points into account before planning your system Watch the celestial alignment of the modules A maximum yield is achieved in Central Europe with a module slope of 30 to the vertical and direct...

Page 9: ...ith integrated DC load break switch 3 Mains fuse and energy meter Options 4 Irradiation sensor with integrated temperature sensor 5 PC for monitoring system 6 Large display 1 4 Assembly description 1...

Page 10: ...nformation Checking delivery Before shipment our products are checked for proper condition Despite careful recyclable pack ing transport damage may occur for which the transport company is generally r...

Page 11: ...per condition with regard to safety Improper use may lead to dangers to the life and limb of the user or others or can adversely affect the system or other property In case of malfunctions which can i...

Page 12: ...the Solar Inverter Warnings and symbols on device The following warnings on the housing of the Solar Inverter point out dangers Always observe the warnings exactly This symbol indicates that the user...

Page 13: ...L1 L2 L3 Undervoltage L1 L2 L3 Isolated operation Over underfrequency L1 Surge error brief overvoltage L1 DC share in AC current AFI residual current Overtemperature of heat sink When a malfunction oc...

Page 14: ...Thermal interaction The installation surface must consist of flame retardant material not suitable surface of wood or plastic suitable concrete and masonry as the frame of the Solar Inverter can heat...

Page 15: ...drill bit A drill ing template with exact dimensioning can be found in the appendix 3 Install the wall bracket with corresponding screws and dowels depending on the surface condition 4 Unscrew the lo...

Page 16: ...earth Before connecting the solar generator to the Solar Inverter the integrated DC load break switch must be opened quickly position 0 After the PV solar generator is connected to the Solar Inverter...

Page 17: ...e under load The circuit must be opened at a suit able point for this purpose Provide the lines with corresponding stickers as close as possible to the connectors to prevent confusion Any kind of soil...

Page 18: ...ors are marked with polarity symbols and a coloured ring blue negative red positive They are equipped with coding ribs for assignment which ensures that only connectors of the same polarity can be con...

Page 19: ...Installation 19 Connection example 2 3 5 4 5 2 5 2 2 4 1 1 1 6 N N N 1 Solar module box 2 Negatively coded socket 3 Negatively coded plug 4 Positively coded socket 5 Neutral connector 6 Solar inverte...

Page 20: ...Solar Inverter will disconnected from the grid In power grids with a low output and a high solar generator output this can lead to individual Solar Inverters being switched off and then on again sever...

Page 21: ...er must be used Some grid operators require the use of a reverse current capable meter AC bayonet connector The AC bayonet connector is permissible for cable sheath diameters from 13 mm to 20 mm The f...

Page 22: ...htening torque for cable sheath diameters from 13 to 20 mm 6 to 8 Nm 3 3 Installing communication The interfaces are located behind the weather proof connection box on the underside of the Solar Inver...

Page 23: ...N_H bus line dominant high 4 CAN_L_T termination 5 CAN_H_T termination 6 CANL bus line dominant low 7 CAN_SHLD optional CAN Shield 8 N C Modem Pin ID Meaning 1 1 TXh 2 2 TX1 3 3 RXh 4 4 VCC 5 5 GND 6...

Page 24: ...hich the length of the CAN bus can be extended by up to 500 m The requirement to install a CAN bridge is therefore determined by the bus length the number of nodes and the cable cross sections CAN Bus...

Page 25: ...ce For joint monitoring of a solar system with Sunways Solar Inverters from the older NT generation 750 V or 850 V you can use the RS485 interface integrated in the Solar Inverters The system networke...

Page 26: ...rate pulses kWh 50 000 system size kWp The pulse rate must be set on your Solar Inverter and on the large display Connection of temperature and irradiation sensor The optional addition of an irradiat...

Page 27: ...d connected via a common indicator lamp The master also signals faults from other devices in the CAN network via the alarm relay It is therefore sufficient for simple alerting to connect the alarm rel...

Page 28: ...id The Solar Inverter switches on automatically when suf ficient solar generator output is available Corre sponding switch on and switch off thresholds have been defined for this purpose Connecting 1...

Page 29: ...ase note Once the system has been commissioned the country can no longer be changed via the menu To change the country retrospectively please contact the technical hotline on Tel 49 0 7531 996 77 577...

Page 30: ...password always has 8 characters If the pass word you choose is fewer than 8 characters in length the remainder up to the full 8 characters is filled with symbols For example You choose Solar as your...

Page 31: ...nways Portal with Sunways Communicator Sunways Monitor with RS485 Sunways Portal with Sunways Communicator Sunways Moni tor with interface converter AT series with separate CAN networks Sunways Browse...

Page 32: ...ices Please proceed with caution for time settings as they directly affect data logging For example if you set the time back by 1 hour then the existing data for the last hour will be overwritten Sele...

Page 33: ...8 characters is filled with symbols For example You choose Solar as your password This password has 5 characters The system therefore then auto matically adds three symbols meaning that your password...

Page 34: ...continue until an ID has been requested from the master 2 Completion of commissioning Confirm overview with 3 Carry out commissioning for all other slaves as described above Later commissioning If yo...

Page 35: ...er supply company requires a calibrated meter Keyboard The keyboard can be used to navigate in the menu edit text fields select entries from lists and enter numbers consecutively and digit by digit Us...

Page 36: ...The web interface is being updated DWifUpd The dynamic web interface is being updated MenSUpd The menu structure is being updated MenEUpd The menu error texts are being updated WifSUpd The web interfa...

Page 37: ...haracters The password can be entered in the menu item Set tings Login After a correct password entry the login remains active for 5 minutes The device then switches back to guest mode Pressing any ke...

Page 38: ...ng procedures are accessible from the customer area Technical Hotline 49 0 7531 996 77 577 Country password Changing the country setting after commission ing requires an installer password which can b...

Page 39: ...ng Change country Self testing Yield for week Yield for 15 days Yield for month AC output DC values AC values Max output Standard screen Instantaneous values 1 Instantaneous values 2 Language LCD cont...

Page 40: ...nts from solar generator and grid Solar Inverter Instantaneous values Interior temperature of device Temp Inv and temperature and irradiation values if sensor is connected Solar Inverter Instantaneous...

Page 41: ...ber data starting time duration and number of occurrences per day Solar Inverter Events History Device Daily yield for 1 week Solar Inverter History Yield for week Daily yields for 15 days Solar Inver...

Page 42: ...olar Inverter History Max output Information Device Firmware Solar Inverter Information Firmware Memory card Solar Inverter Information Memory Device mode Solar Inverter Information Mode Instantaneous...

Page 43: ...current year and the previous year Solar system Energy yield Events Solar system only on master Select starting data for system event display Solar system Events Display event list for entire system...

Page 44: ...history AC output Maximum system output Daily maximum values Solar system System history Max output System info Solar system only on master Device list for selecting a device Solar system System info...

Page 45: ...Set receiving time starting time and duration in which the device can also be addressed in the night mode via the network only possible with customer password Settings General Receiving time Firmware...

Page 46: ...ondary unit Settings Network CAN bus Only for secondary unit with manual CAN ID setting CAN ID request Settings Network CAN bus CAN ID Main unit only Settings Network CAN bus Selection at the main uni...

Page 47: ...5 Operation 47 Display Description Menu selection Setting of the irradiation and temper ature sensor and configuration of the S0 pulse output Settings Network Interfaces...

Page 48: ...e contacted on 49 0 7531 996 77 577 during weekdays from 7 30 am to 6 00 pm Display message Description Cause and possible remedies Solar generator fault 101 U DC max Your NT Solar Inverter is approve...

Page 49: ...h voltage peaks on the phase feeding in the Solar Inverter stops feeding and attempts a restart The Solar Inverter has detected a high voltage peak on the phase feeding in After malfunction eliminatio...

Page 50: ...d Ask your Electric Utility about grid stability and design 210 Frq1 Max 211 Frq1 Min The Solar Inverter continually monitors the grid frequency of the phase feeding in If this is outside the permitte...

Page 51: ...for measuring the residual current has been operated outside its measuring range A residual current was detected during start up Restart the Solar Inverter If the error still occurs please contact th...

Page 52: ...of the Solar Inverter is outside the permissible range 25 C Wait until the temperature reaches the permissible operating range A cable break has occurred in the sensor which monitors the heat sink tem...

Page 53: ...se contact the technical hotline The phone number is provided on the back of the manual 402 SD card The SD card is write protected Restart the Solar Inverter If the error still occurs please contact t...

Page 54: ...sensor found on sensor channel 1 solar If you have connected a sensor Check the connection to your sensor If you have not connected a sensor Check the configuration with the Sunways Browser 502 Temp...

Page 55: ...failed Communication fault between the integrated web server and an Internet browser in conjunction with the Sunways Browser These warnings are non critical and can be ignored if they only occur occas...

Page 56: ...ber is provided on the back of the manual 519 Time syn Warning Warning Time synchronisation with the NTP server has failed Firewall port 123 is blocked Select an alternative time server Service fault...

Page 57: ...s Portal connection and active alerting is therefore not possible Connection via the Internet e g connection of the Solar Inverter to a DSL connection see chap ter 6 7 Remote access via a DSL router p...

Page 58: ...a connection can be established with each device PC Master Slave Max Ethernet connection 100 m Max total CAN bus length 500 m INVERTER INVERTER To always find the suitable configuration for installati...

Page 59: ...ways has 8 characters If the pass word you choose is fewer than 8 characters in length the remainder up to the full 8 characters is filled with symbols For example You choose Solar as your password Th...

Page 60: ...XP is shown below IP addresses may only be assigned once within the network 1 Select Start Settings 2 Select Network Connections 3 Double click on the LAN connection through which you are connected t...

Page 61: ...tries and the status of your connection After the network configuration is completed you can start the Sunways Browser by entering the IP address of the Solar Inverter in the address line of your web...

Page 62: ...a DHCP server is present in your network you can activate DHCP on the Solar Inverter In this case the Solar Inverter obtains the network settings automat ically You can display the assigned IP address...

Page 63: ...it accepts requests from the Internet via Port 80 for exam ple and forwards them internally to the Solar Inverter port forwarding 6 Also note that the port for access from the Inter net set in your f...

Page 64: ...connection between your Solar Inverter and a PC via the modem you have to estab lish a dial up connection in Windows The procedure under Windows XP is described below 1 Run the wizard for a new connec...

Page 65: ...e line is usually obtained by placing a 0 before the actual tele phone number Click Next 7 You can now specify whether this connection is available to all users of this PC If in doubt enter all users...

Page 66: ...ndard password 8 times star key or the password you entered previously The password matches the customer password on the device 13 Click Dial to establish the connection After the connection is establ...

Page 67: ...erface configura tion alerting options communication param eters etc Configuration of the output control parameters according to the German Renewable Energy Act and the Low and Medium Voltage Directiv...

Page 68: ...Solar System Displays a system overview with status total output yields and access to slaves only available if the device is con nected with the master Information Device information e g serial numbe...

Page 69: ...nterfaces communication and Sunways Browser and the control software or the monitoring software can be updated 1 Select Settings Software Update This func tion requires entry of a password default 8 t...

Page 70: ...logger files SDayUpd update of the daily values in the system data logger files SMONUpd update of the monthly values in the system data logger files SYrUpd update of the annual values in the system da...

Page 71: ...modem test the settings must be stored in the Solar Inverter by clicking Send Cheap ISP dial up numbers are available from www teltarif de internet or www billiger surfen de for example Here you will...

Page 72: ...display the current Solar Inverter settings 7 8 Active alerting General information With active alerting you can receive status mes sages errors and warnings for your solar system by e mail If a stat...

Page 73: ...o matically sends a registration e mail containing the system data e g number of devices serial number etc to the Sunways Portal After activation the operating data are e mailed to the Sunways Portal...

Page 74: ...nger interval e g daily to avoid excessive telephone charges User Email Enter an e mail address for the confirmation e mail sent by the portal It contains a link for activating your system in the Sunw...

Page 75: ...cos phi Grid voltage monitoring Earth fault protection Insulation frequency and DC current monitoring Required phases number of grid connections Number of feed in phases 230 V single phase 2500 W 370...

Page 76: ...ight Type of installation Noise development Standard warranty option Certificates internal 16 A 25 A 32 A 32 A Ethernet CAN RS485 voltageless alarm relay S0 pulse output modem irradiation temperature...

Page 77: ...8 Appendix 77 8 2 Drilling template for wall bracket You can use the following template to install the wall bracket All distances and measures are shown on this drawing 175 330 300 400 10...

Page 78: ...t in any form or with any means the prior written approval of Sunways AG Sunways AG shall assume no guarantee for dam age caused by faulty or lost data due to incor rect operation or the malfunction o...

Page 79: ...79 C F Werbung und Dokumentation Villingen Schwenningen www cundf de...

Page 80: ...nways AG Photovoltaic Technology Macairestra e 3 5 D 78467 Konstanz Telefon 49 0 7531 996 77 0 Fax 49 0 7531 996 77 444 E Mail info sunways de www sunways de Technische Hotline 49 0 7531 996 77 577 SD...

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