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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE 
String Inverter Installation – Zeverlution Series 

 

Version 1.2 Effective date 02/08/2017

 

 

Page 1 of 15 

SOP Title: 

String Inverter Installation – Zeverlution Series 

Version: 

SOP1103-PV-v1.2 

Effective Date:  02/08/2017 

 

 

DOCUMENT CONTROL 

Version no.  Date 

Significant Changes 

Author 

Reviewer 

1.0 

08/05/17  Draft 

Timm Brehm 

TH, AF, ME, KW 

1.1 

03/07/17  Issued 

Timm Brehm 

TH, AF, ME, KW 

1.2 

02/08/17  Monitoring setup revised 

T Heine 

TB 

 

Table of Contents 

 

PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................... 2

 

 

SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................... 2

 

 

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT ............................................................................................ 2

 

 

GENERAL GUIDELINES .................................................................................................................. 2

 

 

BEHAVIOURAL .................................................................................................................................. 2

 

 

SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 2

 

 

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................... 3

 

 

String Design Guidelines ................................................................................................................... 3

 

5.1.1 

String Layout Without Optimisers ....................................................................................................... 3 

5.1.2 

String Layout with Optimisers .............................................................................................................. 3 

5.1.3 

Shading ................................................................................................................................................. 3 

5.1.4 

Maximum String Voltage...................................................................................................................... 4 

 

String Inverter Installation ................................................................................................................ 4

 

5.2.1 

Zeversolar Zeverlution 2000s ............................................................................................................... 4 

5.2.2 

Zeversolar Zeverlution 4000 ................................................................................................................ 4 

5.2.3 

Wall Mounting ..................................................................................................................................... 5 

 

Wiring .............................................................................................................................................. 6

 

5.3.1 

DC Wiring ............................................................................................................................................. 6 

5.3.2 

TS4-R-O Optimiser installation ............................................................................................................. 9 

5.3.3 

AC Wiring ........................................................................................................................................... 10 

 

SYSTEM COMMISSIONING ......................................................................................................... 11

 

 

Commissioning Tests ...................................................................................................................... 11

 

 

Grid Protection Settings ................................................................................................................. 11

 

6.2.1 

Adjusting grid protection settings using the inverter display ............................................................ 11 

 

Connecting the inverter to the Internet ........................................................................................... 12

 

6.3.1 

Connecting the inverter to the internet using WIFI ........................................................................... 13 

6.3.2 

Connecting the inverter to the internet using Ethernet .................................................................... 15 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Zeverlution Series

Page 1: ...2 BEHAVIOURAL 2 SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 3 String Design Guidelines 3 5 1 1 String Layout Without Optimisers 3 5 1 2 String Layout with Optimisers 3 5 1 3 Shading 3 5 1 4 Maximum String Voltage...

Page 2: ...d electrical part of the inverter installation instruction The focus of this SOP lies on the physical installation of Zeverlution 2000s and Zeverlution 4000 inverters and any associated switch gear DC...

Page 3: ...4000 inverters and for arrays with or without optimisers the minimum and maximum strings lengths are as follows minimum number of modules per string is 3 maximum number of modules per string is 10 5 1...

Page 4: ...systems with a peak output between 1 5kWp and 3kWp 6 to 10 modules where the peak performance rating per panel at STC does not exceed 295Wp For further details please refer to the Zeverlution 2000s da...

Page 5: ...et which is used to fix the units to a suitable wall Please refer to the solarcity wall cladding guide for suitable wall claddings to mount the inverter on 1 Use the wall bracket as a drilling templat...

Page 6: ...ble The inverter must not be installed in a location where it is exposed to direct sunlight Wiring 5 3 1 DC Wiring All wiring must be installed and sized in accordance with the relevant requirements o...

Page 7: ...ted as per AS5033 The table below shows the maximum cable length one way between array and inverter with JA 290W panels allowing for a 2 voltage drop Panels per string 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Max cable lengt...

Page 8: ...to maintain the correct polarity the connectors are also marked with and symbols The steps below explain how to assemble SUNCLIX connectors Ensure that the array cable is de energized before installin...

Page 9: ...lled on an appropriate roof penetration kit must be used Roof penetrations must always be located under the solar panels where an attic space is accessible for the cable run Where cable s pass through...

Page 10: ...mm which is usually too short for leapfrog wiring Please use standard daisy chain wiring for all optimised array sections 5 3 3 AC Wiring The inverter is connected to the switchboard using double insu...

Page 11: ...S 5033 2014 and follow the instructions outlined in the standard Attached to this document you ll find a commissioning sheet which you may use to record the test results A completed and signed copy of...

Page 12: ...To confirm wait for approximately 10 seconds until the inverter automatically returns to the initial display showing the error code Connecting the inverter to the Internet The inverter needs to be co...

Page 13: ...before setting up the WIFI connection 2 With the inverter powered up use a smartphone or laptop to search for the inverter s wireless access point This will display as ZEVERSOLAR XXXX Connect to this...

Page 14: ...omer s wireless network 6 After approximately one minute the inverter should connect to the customers wifi network and the status indicator on the wireless page will show a green tick 7 Take a photo o...

Page 15: ...rnet cable through the comms gland on the bottom of the inverter ensuring that the cable entry is sealed from dust and moisture 3 The inverter automatically obtains an IP address from the router via D...

Page 16: ...rod MEN link removed Earth continuity 2 Main earth conductor to array frame Polarity check and PV open circuit voltage Polarity Voltage V String 1 String 2 if applicable PV array at switch disconnect...

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