4. Installation
4. Installation
An external ground connection is provided at the right side of inverter.
Prepare OT terminals: M4. Use proper tooling to crimp the lug to the terminal.
Figure4.19
Connect the external grounding conductor
.19.
.18.
4.3.4 Max. over current protection device (OCPD)
Note:
Connection for Split phase grid.
When connect to 208/220/240V split phase, please connect L1 to “L” terminal,
L2 to “N” terminal. Also connect earth to ground terminal.
4.3.3 External ground connection
d) Connect the AC grid terminal connector to the inverter. Small click will confirm
connection.
Figure 4.18 Connect the AC Connector to the Inverter
4.3.5 Inverter monitoring connection
Figure 4.20 Communication function
Internet
GPRS monitoring
Wi-Fi monitoring
Smart phone monitoring
PC monitoring
Web server
Router
Wi-Fi monitoring
Wi-Fi box
To protect the inverter's AC grid connection conductors, Canadian Solar recommends
installing breakers that will protect against overcurrent. The following table defines OCPD
ratings for the Canadian Solar mini single phase inverters.
Inverter
CSI-700TL1P-GI-FL
Rated output
voltage(V)
Current for protection
device (A)
10
CSI-3KTL1P-GI-FL
CSI-2.5KTL1P-GI-FL
CSI-2KTL1P-GI-FL
CSI-1.5KTL1P-GI-FL
CSI-1KTL1P-GI-FL
20
15
15
10
10
Table 4.3 Rating of grid OCPD
220/230
220/230
220/230
220/230
220/230
220/230
Rated output
current (A)
3.2/3.0
4.5/4.3
6.8/6.5
9.1/8.7
13.6/13
11.4/10.9
The inverter can be monitored via Wi-Fi or GPRS. All Canadian Solar communication
devices are optional (Figure 4.20). For connection instructions, please refer to the Canadian
Solar Monitoring Device installation manuals.