Senergy 12K User Manual
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Senergy 12K is a powerful grid-tied PV string inverter designed for industrial and commercial rooftops, fishing/farming power generation, and large ground-based stations. It converts DC power from your solar panels into AC power that can be fed directly into the electrical grid. This inverter is transformerless, supports multiple MPPT routes, and includes surge protection on both the DC and AC sides.
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Ver. 01 6-15K Contents Forward 01 Application Model 01 Intended Audience 01 Symbol Conventions 02 1 Safety Precautions 03 1.1 Personnel Safety 03 1.2 The PV Inverter Protection 03 1.3 Installation Safety 03 1.4 Electrical Connections 04 1.5 Operating and Commissioning 04 1.6 Maintenance 04 1.7 Additional Information 05 2 Overview of the Inverter 06 2.1 Functional Models 06 2.1.1 Function 06 2.1.2 Model Description 06 2.2 Network Application 2.2.1 Grid-tied PV Power Systems 2.3 Outline and Dimensions 06 06 07 2.3.1 Dimensions 07 2.3.2 Outline 08 2.4 Working Process 09 2.4.1 Basic principle Description 09 2.4.2 Circuit Diagrams 09 2.5 Working Modes 10 3 Storage 11 4 Installation 12 4.1 Checking the Outer Packing 12 4.2 Moving the inverter 13 4.3 Identify the PV Inverter 4.3.1 Nameplate 13 13 4.3.2 Compliance and Safety Symbols 14 4.4 Installation Requirements 14 4.4.1 Determining the Installation Position 14 4.4.2 Installation Mode Requirements 18 4.5 Wall-mounting the Inverter 18 5 Electrical Connections 22 5.1 Connecting Protection Ground (PGND) Cables 22 5.1.1 Preparation 22 5.1.2 Wiring Procedures 23 5.2 Connecting AC Output Cables 24 5.2.1 Preparation 24 5.2.2 Procedure of Connecting AC Cables 25 5.3 Connecting the PV Strings 5.3.1 Preparation 5.4 Connecting Communications Cables 27 28 31 5.4.1 Communications Mode Description 31 5.4.2 Connecting RS485 Communications Cables 33 5.4.3 Setting RS485 Communications Address 34 5.5 Installation Verification 6 System Operation 35 36 6.1 Powering ON the Inverter 36 6.2 Powering OFF the Inverter 36 7 User Interface 37 8 Maintenance 41 8.1 Routine Maintenance 41 8.2 Inverter warning and exception handling 42 8.3 Removing the Inverter 44 9 Quality Guarantee 46 9.1 Quality Terms 46 9.2 Liability Waiver 46 10 Disposal of the Inverter 47 11 Technical Specifications 48 Forward Dear User, Thank you so much for your choosing 6K-15K, the latest generation of grid-tied PV Strings inverter (hereinafter referred to as the inverter) designed and developed by Senergytec. This user manual introduces the inverter in terms of its installation, electrical connections, operation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Please read through the manual carefully before installing and using the inverter, and keep the manual well for future reference. Application Model Grid-tied PV string inverter 6K/8K/10K 12K/15K Intended Audience This user manual is intended for photovoltaic (PV) inverter operating personnel and qualified electrical technicians. Notes: This user manual is subject to change (specific please in kind prevail) without prior notice. The latest version of user manual and other more information about the product are available from http://www.senergytec.com, and/or by consulting your dealer. 1 Symbol Conventions Safety symbols used in this manual, which highlight potential safety risks and important safety information, are listed as follows: Symbol Description DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not correctly followed, will result in serious injury or death. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not correctly followed, could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not correctly followed, could result in moderate or minor injury. NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not correctly followed, could result in equipment failure to run, or property damage. NOTE Calls attention to important information, best practices and tips: supplement additional safety instructions for your better use of the PV inverter to reduce the waste of your resource. Refer to documentation (Remind operators to refer to the documentation shipped with the inverter). 2 1 Safety Precautions Before beginning your journey, please read these safety precautions in User Manual carefully. 1.1 Personnel Safety a. The PV inverter must be installed, electronically connected, operated and maintained through specially trained technician; b. The qualified technician must be familiar with the safety regulations of electrical system, working process of PV power generation system, and standards of local power grid; c. The technician must read through this User Manual carefully and master it before any operation. 1.2 The PV Inverter Protection NOTICE As soon as receiving the PV inverter, please check if it is damaged during its transportation. If yes, please contact your dealer immediately. a. Do not tamper with any warning signs on the inverter enclosure because these signs contain important information about safe operation. b. Do not remove or damage the nameplate on the inverter’s enclosure because it contains important product information. c. Do not remove the anti-dismantle label on the inverter’s enclosure because it is the basis for product warranty. 1.3 Installation Safety NOTICE Please read the User Manual carefully before installing the PV inverter; warranty or liability will be void from Senergy if damage is caused by installation faults. a. Ensure there is no electronical connections around ports of the PV inverter before installing; b. Adequate ventilation must be provided for inverter installation location. Mount the inverter in vertical direction, and ensure that no object is put on the heat sink affecting the cooling. (For details, refer to Chapter 4 Installation) 3 1.4 Electrical Connections DANGER Before installing the inverter, check all electrical ports to ensure no damage and no short circuit. Otherwise personal casualty and/or fire will occur. a. Input terminals of the PV inverter apply only to input terminals of PV String; do not connect any other DC source to the input terminals. b. Before connecting PV modules, ensure that is its voltage is within the safe range; when exposed to any sunlight, PV modules can generate high voltage. c. All electrical connections must meet the electrical standards of the country or region. d. Cables used in electrical connections must be well fixed, good insulation, and with appropriate specification. 1.5 Operating and Commissioning DANGER While the inverter operating, high voltage can lead to an electrical shock hazard, and even cause personal casualties. Therefore, operate the PV inverter strictly according to the safety precautions in the user manual. a. Before getting the permission of electrical power sector in the country / region, the grid-tied PV inverter cannot start generate power. b. Follow the procedures of commissioning described in the user manual when commissioning the PV inverter. c. Do not touch any other parts'surface except the DC switch when the PV inverter is operating; its partial parts will be extremely hot and can cause burns. 1.6 Maintenance DANGER Power OFF all electrical terminals before the inverter maintenance; strictly comply with the safety precautions in this document when operating the inverter. 4 a. For personal safety, maintenance personnel must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (like insulation gloves and protective shoes) for the inverter maintenance. b. Place temporary warning signs or erect fences to prevent unauthorized access to the maintenance site. c. Follow the procedures of maintenance stipulated in the manual strictly. d. Check the relevant safety and performance of the inverter; rectify any faults that may compromise the inverter security performance before restarting the inverter. 1.7 Additional Information NOTICE To avoid any other unforeseeable risk, contact Senergy immediately, if there is any issue found during operation. 5 2 Overview of the Inverter This chapter introduces the inverter and describes its functional model, network application, appearance, dimensions, and working process etc. 2.1 Functional Models 2.1.1 Function This series is a three-phase grid-tied PV string inverter (transformer less) that converts the DC power generated by PV strings into AC power and feeds the power into power grid. WARNING The inverter is transformerless. Add an isolation transformer before grounding the positive/ negative terminal of PV modules (like Thin Film module) for operation. WARNING Do not connect PV modules in parallel to several PV inverters for operation. 2.1.2 Model Description Figure 2.1 shows a model number of the inverter, using 6K as an example. 6K Power class code Figure 2.1 Model number descriptions 2.2 Network Application 2.2.1 Grid-tied PV Power Systems This series inverter applies to grid-tied PV power systems for industrial/commercial rooftops, fishing/farmers light complementary power generation systems, and large ground-based power stations. Generally, these series inverters are used to low-voltage grid-tied PV power system, as shown in Figure 2.2. 6 PV strings inverter AC Distribution Unit low-voltage power grid Figure 2.2 a low-voltage grid-tied PV power system These series inverters support TN-S, TN-C, and TT power grids as shown in Figure 2.3. Inverter Inverter TN-S Inverter TN-C Inverter TN-C-S TT Figure 2.3 Power grids supported by these series inverters 2.3 Outline and Dimensions 2.3.1 Dimensions Figure 2.4 shows the dimensions of the inverter as follows: 385 490 185 Figure 2.4 The dimensions of the inverter by front & lateral views (unit: mm) 7 2.3.2 Outline Figures 2.5 to 2.7 shows the outline of inverter as follows: 1. PV Indicator 2. Grid Indicator 3. COM Indicator 4. Warning Indicator 5. LCD (optional) Figure 2.5 The front view and amplification effect of LED indicator area Mounting bracket Figure 2.6 The rear view of this series inverter 1. DC isolation breaker 2. PV Strings connectors 3. Communications interface 4. RS485 5. AC OUTPUT CONNECTORS 6. External Protection Ground interface 7. Vent valve Figure 2.7 The bottom view of this series inverter 8 2.4 Working Process 2.4.1 Basic Principle Description 6K/8K/10K/12K/15K receive inputs from PV strings through DC switch and surge protection in order: there are 2 groups of PV strings input terminals on DC input terminal of 6K/8K/10K; there are 3 groups of PV strings input terminals on 12K/15K with the 2nd and 3rd routes terminals merging into one independent MPPT. Then the inputs are grouped into two MPPT routes inside the inverter to track the maximum power point of the PV strings. These two MPPT power is then converted into DC Bus which is then converted to AC power through an inverter circuit. Finally the converted AC power is fed to the Power grid through the inverter. Surge protection and EMI filer are supported on both the DC and AC sides to reduce electromagnetic interference. 2.4.2 Circuit Diagrams Figure 2.8 shows the circuit diagram for 6K/8K/10K. AC EMI filter invert circuit DC EMI filter MPPT route1 MPPT route2 relay PV DC Switch DC surge protector L1 L2 L3 N PE AC surge protector Figure 2.8 circuit diagram 9 Figure 2.9 shows the circuit diagram for 12K/15K. MPPT route2 AC EMI filter invert circuit DC EMI filter MPPT route1 L1 L2 L3 N PE relay PV DC Switch DC surge protector AC surge protector Figure 2.9 circuit diagram 2.5 Working Modes Three working modes of the inverter are shown as follows: standby, operating, and shutdown. Table 2.1 shows the conditions for the inverter to switch between working modes. Modes Description Standby The PV inverter enters the standby mode when >the input voltage of PV Strings can enable auxiliary power supply to run, but cannot meet the inverter operation requirements. >the input voltage of PV Strings can meet the inverter to-start requirements, but cannot meet its minimum power requirements. Operating When the PV inverter is grid-tied and generates electricity, it > tracks the maximum power point to maximize the PV String output. > converts DC power from PV strings into AC power and feeds the power to the power grid. The PV inverter will enter to the shutdown mode if detecting a fault or a shutdown command. Shutdown The PV inverter switches from standby or operating mode to shutdown mode if detecting a fault or a shutdown command. The inverter switches from shutdown mode to standby mode if receiving a Startup command or detecting that a fault is rectified. Table 2.1 Working modes description 10 3 Storage This chapter describes the storage requirements for the inverter. The following storage instructions apply if the PV inverter will not be deployed immediately: > Do not unpack the inverter (put desiccant in the original box if the PV inverter is unpacked). > Store the PV inverter at a temperature range of -40℃ to +70℃ and with the relative humidity of 0% to 100% (no condensing). > The PV inverter should be stored in a clean and dry place and be protected from dust and water vapor corrosion. > A maximum of six layers of inverters can be stacked. > Do not position the inverter at a front tilt, excessive back tilt, or side tilt, or upside down. > Conduct periodic inspection during storage. Replace the packing materials immediately if any rodent bites are found. > Ensure that qualified personnel inspect and test the inverter before use if it has been stored for a long time. 11 4 Installation DANGER Do not install the inverter on flammable building materials or in an area that stores flammable or explosive materials. CAUTION Do not install the inverter in a place where personnel are likely to come into contact with its enclosure and heat sinks to avoid electrical shock / burn. 4.1 Checking the Outer Packing a. When receiving the inverter, check that the packing materials are intact. b. After unpacking, check that the deliverables are complete, intact, and consistent with your order list. c. Examine the PV inverter and its fittings for damage such as scraps and cracks. Items Deliverables A The inverter B Rear panel C File package D DC terminal connector group E F screw Expansion screw (reserved for tighteningthe support and rear panel) Figures 4.1 The deliverables: The inverter and its fittings 12 NOTICE If any damage mentioned above is found, contact the dealer immediately. 4.2 Moving the inverter After checking the outer packing, move the PV inverter to the designated installation position horizontally. Hold the handles on both sides of the inverter, as shown in Figure 4.2. Figure 4.2 Moving the inverter CAUTION The inverter is relatively heavy! To prevent device damage and personal injury, arrange two people to move the inverter and handle with care. CAUTION >Do not place the PV inverter with its wiring terminals contacting the floor because the power ports and signal ports at the bottom of the device are not designed to support the weight of the inverter. >When placing the inverter on the floor horizontally, put foam or paper under to protect its enclosure. 4.3 Identify the PV Inverter 4.3.1 Nameplate After moving the PV inverter from packing box, identify it by reading its nameplate labeled on the side of the inverter. The nameplate contains important product information: the model information, communications/ technical specifications, and compliance symbols. 13 4.3.2 Compliance and Safety Symbols Safety symbol 10mins Description Electrical shock! There are residual voltages in the PV inverter. It needs 10 minutes to finish discharge. The PV inverter must not be touched when in operation. Its enclosure and heat sinks are extremely hot. Electrical shock! This part is charged. Only qualified and / or trained electrical technicians are allowed to perform operations on the inverter. If the inverter service life has expired, dispose it in accordance with local rules for disposal of electrical equipment waste. Do not dispose the PV inverter with household garbage. Type Approved Safety Regular Production Surveillance ZERTIFIZIERT The PV inverter is compliant with TUV. 2000000000 4.4 Installation Requirements According to installation position, one kind of physical installation is described below in detail: wall-mounting. 4.4.1 Determining the Installation Position Basic Requirements a. b. The inverter is protected to IP65 and can be installed indoors or outdoors. The installation method and position must be appropriate for the weight and dimensions of the inverter. c. Do not install the inverter in a place where personnel are likely to come into contact with its enclosure and heat sinks because these parts are extremely hot during operation. d. Do not install the inverter in an area that stores flammable or explosive materials. Installation Environment Requirements a. The ambient temperature must be below 50℃ which ensures the inverter’s optimal operation and extends its service life. 14 b. The inverter must be installed in a well ventilated environment to ensure good heat dissipation. c. The inverter must be free from direct exposure to sunlight, rain, and snow to extend its service life. It is recommended that the inverter be installed in a sheltered place. If no shelter is available, build an awning, as shown in Figure 4.3. ≥1000 Awning ≥500 the front view the lateral view Figure 4.3 Installation environment with awning (unit: mm) Carrier Requirements a. The carrier where the inverter is installed must be fire-proof. Do not install the inverter on flammable building materials. b. The wall must be solid enough to bear the weight of the inverter. c. Do not install the inverter on a wall made of gypsum boards or similar materials with weak sound insulation to avoid noise disturbance in a residential area. Installation Space Requirements a. It is recommended that the inverter be installed at eye level to facilitate operation and maintenance. b. Reserve enough clearance around the inverter to ensure sufficient space for installation and heat dissipation, as shown in Figure 4.4. 15 >500 >1000 >200 >200 >600 the lateral view the front view Figure 4.4 Installation Space Requirements (unit: mm) c. When installing multiple inverters, install them along the same line (as shown in Figure 4.5) if sufficient space is available, and install them in triangle mode (as shown in Figure 4.6) or in stacked mode (as shown in Figure 4.7) if no sufficient space is available. The installation modes ensure sufficient space for installation and heat dissipation. 200 200 Figure 4.5 Installation along the same line (unit: mm) 16 100 300 Figure 4.6 Installation in triangle mode (unit: mm) 200 1000 Figure 4.7 Installation in stacked mode (unit: mm) NOTICE The clearance between multiple inverters must be increased to ensure proper heat dissipation when they are installed in a hot area. 17 4.4.2 Installation Mode Requirements Install the inverter upright or at a maximum back tilt of 15 degrees to facilitate heat dissipation. Below are some correct / wrong installation modes, as shown in Figures 4.8&4.9. The correct installation mode upright back tilt Figures 4.8 The correct installation mode The wrong installation mode Horizontally Upside-down Figure 4.9 The wrong installation modes NOTICE The wrong installation will lead to failure of the inverter operation. 4.5 Wall-mounting the Inverter Before installing, you have to prepare expansion bolts (specification: M6*60; Quantity: 3) Step 1 Move out the rear panel from packing case. Step 2 Determine the positions for drilling holes (as shown in Figure 4.10) using the rear panel. 18 65 320 233 125 160 365 70.5 Φ8 Figure 4.10 Positions determining (unit: mm) Step 3 Level the hole position using a level, and mark the hole positions using a marker, as shown in Figure 4.11. a level Figure 4.11 marking the hole positions DANGER While drilling the hole on the wall, ensure no damage on the electric wire and /or water pipe inside the wall. 19 Step 4 Drill holes using a hammer drill and install expansion bolts, as shown in Figure 4.12. Ø8,Depth of the hole:60-65mm Drilling a hole on wall using a hammer drill Installing the expansion bolt Figure 4.12 Drilling a hole and installing expansion bolts (unit: mm) Step 5 Align the rear panel with the holes, insert expansion bolts into the holes through the real panel, and tighten the expansion bolts to a torque of 3 N·m using a torque wrench, as shown in Figure 4.13. Spec: M6; the required torque is 3 N·m Tighten the screw into the expansion bolt Figure 4.13 Securing a rear panel 20 Step 6 Mount the inverter on the rear panel and secure it as shown in Figure 4.14. Figure 4.14 Mounting the inverter Step 7 Lock the inverter with the rear panel and ensure that the inverter in secured by checking for resistance when a slight pull is applied, as shown in Figure 4.15. Specification:M6 ;The required torque:3 N·m Figure 4.15 Securing the inverter 21 5 Electrical Connections Before performing any electrical connections, ensure that both DC DANGER and AC Switches are OFF. Otherwise, fatal injury can occur due to the high voltage caused from AC and DC cables. CAUTION Grounding the PV Strings needs below prerequisites: An isolation transformer must be installed on the AC side of each inverter; Ensure that the neutral wire of the isolation transformer must be disconnected from the PGND cable. One isolation transformer is with one PV inverter: do not install a single isolation transformer for multiple inverters; otherwise, circulating current generated by the inverters will lead to operation failure. Select Isolation SET on the SE Touch APP, and set in Input Grounded, With TF. 5.1 Connecting Protection Ground (PGND) Cables 5.1.1 Preparation The ground cable and OT terminals have been prepared. a. Ground cable: Outdoor copper-core cables with a cross sectional area of 6 mm2 or more are recommended. b. OT terminal: OT6~4. OT 6 ~ 4 Key parameter Product series code Terminal product series code Good grounding for the inverter helps resist the impact of surge NOTE voltage and improve the EMI performance. Connect the PGND cable before connecting the AC power cables, DC power cables, and communications cables. 22 NOTE It is recommended that the ground cable be connected to a nearby ground position. For a system with multiple inverters connected in parallel, connect the ground points of all inverters to ensure equipotential connections. 5.1.2 Wiring Procedures Step 1 Remove an appropriate length of the insulation layer from the PGND cable using a wire Stripper; the length is a little bit longer than that of OT terminal’s crimping end by 2mm~3mm, as shown in Figure 5.1. Specification:OT6-4 Figure 5.1 Stripped length (unit: mm) Step 2 Insert the exposed core wires into the crimping areas of the OT terminal and crimp them using hydraulic pliers, as shown in Figure 5.2. Figure 5.2 Crimping a cable (unit: mm) Step 3 Secure the PGND cable (done by step 1 & 2) using the ground bolts and tighten the bolts to a torque of 1.2 N·m using a socket wrench. Ensure that the PE wire is grounding well and impedance between earth wire and neutral wire is no more than 10 Ω, as shown in Figure 5.3. Figure 5.3 Securing the PGND cable 23 5.2 Connecting AC Output Cables 5.2.1 Preparation The AC power cable and AC terminals have been prepared with below requirements. a. AC power cable: Outdoor multi-strand copper-core cables are recommended. Single strand cables or aluminum cable is forbidden for inverter output terminal. Table 5.1 describes the specifications. Cable Outer Diameter (mm) Cross-sectional Area (mm ) 2 Cable Cable type Range Recommended Value Range AC cable multi-core outdoor cable 4~6 4 11~18 DC cable common PV cables in the industry (model: PV1-F) 2.5~4 4 4~5 External PGND cable multi-core outdoor cable 4~6 6 NA Table 5.1 AC output cable specifications (recommended) Model Crosssectional Area 6K 8K 10K 12K 15K 4mm2 53m 40m 30m 25m 20m 6mm2 80m 58m 47m 39m 30m Table 5.2 Cable Max length at AC terminal b. AC wiring terminals: Leak-protective switch is not recommended in this system; if there is a must, please install a model B switch with no less than 300mA current leakage. Neutral wire sharing is forbidden for multi leak-protective switches in system, or tripping operation will be resulted. 24 WARNING An independent three-phase circuit breaker must be installed on the AC side of each inverter to ensure that the inverter can be safely disconnected from the power grid. WARNING Do not connect loads between the AC output terminals of the inverter and circuit breaker. 5.2.2 Procedure of Connecting AC Cables Step 1 Remove an appropriate length of the jacket and insulation layer from the AC output cable using a wire stripper, as shown in Figure 5.4. L2=10mm~12mm 70(recommend) Figure 5.4 Stripped length (unit: mm) Step 2 Crimp Euro type terminals using special crimping tool, shown in Figure 5.5. Figure 5.5 Crimping Euro type terminals Step 3 Insert AC output wire through waterproof terminal block to AC connector reserving appreciate wiring length shown in Figure 5.6. Figure 5.6 Dealing AC output cable 25 Step 4 Connect the AC output cable to L1, L2, L3, N, and E on the AC terminal block, tighten them using screw driver and the required torque is 1.5 N·m, shown as in Figure 5.7. Figure 5.7 Tightening AC cable Step 5 Aligning with the hole position on the AC terminal cover, use a torque wrench to tighten the locking cap to a torque of 1.2 N·m, as shown in Figure 5.8. Figure 5.8 Tightening AC wiring cover Step 6 Use a torque wrench to tighten the locking cap on the AC cable to a torque of 5 N·m, as shown in Figure 5.8. 26 5.3 Connecting the PV Strings DANGER PV Strings connection needs below prerequisites; otherwise, an electrical shock can occur. PV modules generate electric energy when exposed to sunlight and can create an electrical shock hazard. Therefore, when connecting the PV modules, shield them with opaque cloth. Before connecting DC input power cables, ensure that the voltage on the DC side is within the safe range and that the DC SWITCH on the inverter is OFF. Otherwise, high voltage may result in electric shock. When the inverter is grid-tied, it is not allowed to maintain DC input power cables, such as connect or disconnect a string or a module in a string. Only after the inverter enters in shutdown mode, it is allowable for preceding DC input power cables maintenance. WARNING Grounding the PV Strings needs below prerequisites; otherwise, a fire can occur. PV modules connected in series in each PV string must be of the same specifications. The maximum open-circuit voltage of each PV string must be always lower than or equal to its permitted range. The maximum short circuit current of each PV string must be always lower than or equal to its permitted range. The positive and negative terminals of PV modules must be connected to the positive and negative DC input terminals of the inverter respectively. During the installation of PV strings and the inverter, the positive or negative terminals of PV strings cannot be connected with short circuit. 27 5.3.1 Preparation PV Strings DC input cable and PV Strings connectors have been prepared with below requirements: a.Route connecting for the installation of PV strings and the inverter is shown in Table 5.3 Input Route Inverter model Number of Input Route 1 Connected to any route 2 Connected to routes 1 & 2 3 Connected to routes 1,2 & 3 6K/8K/10K/12K/15K Not applicable for 6K/8K/10K Table 5.3 Route connecting for the installation of PV strings and the inverter b. DC input cables of PV Strings: Table 5.4 lists the recommended outdoor copper-core DC input cable specifications. Cross-sectional Area (mm ) Cable Outer Diameter (mm) 2 Cable Type Inverter model Common PV cables in the industry (model: PV1-F) 6K/8K/10K 12K/15K Range Recommended Value Range 2.5~4 4 4~5 Table 5.4 Recommended DC input cable recommended specifications c. Connectors of PV Strings: Positive and negative DC input connectors are used, as shown in Figure 5.9 and Figure 5.10. PC 1 2 the insulation layer locking nut 1 the insulation layer Figure 5.9 Positive connector compositions 2 locking nut Figure 5.10 Negative connector compositions Positive and negative metal connectors are packed with positive and NOTE negative connectors respectively when shipped out. After unpacking, keep the positive and negative ones separate to avoid confusion. 28 Procedures of connecting the PV Strings Step 1 Remove an appropriate length of the insulation layer from the positive and negative power cables using a wire stripper, as shown in below Figure. Positive metal connector Negative metal connector Figure 5.11 Removing insulation layer for DC cable (unit: mm) Step 2 Insert the exposed areas of the positive and negative power cables into the metal terminals of the positive and negative connectors respectively and crimp them using a crimping tool, as shown in Figure 5.12. Figure 5.12 Crimping a metal connector Step 3 Insert the crimped positive and negative power cables into the corresponding positive and negative connectors until a "click" sound is heard, as shown in Figure 5.13. PC Figure 5.13 Connecting positive and negative connectors 29 Step 4 Tighten the locking nuts on the positive and negative connectors using a removal wrench, as shown in Figure 5.14. Figure 5.14 Locking connectors Step 5 Measure the voltage of every route Strings using a multimeter. Ensure that the polarities of the DC input power cables are correct, as shown in Figure 5.15. 800 00 MAXMIN Hz % REL CP RANGE ! hFE 10A MAX COM ! AMPHENOL FUSED ! FUSED Figure 5.15 Checking the voltage of every route Strings Step 6 Insert the positive and negative connectors into their corresponding terminals of the CP inverter until a "click" sound is heard, as shown in Figure 5.16. PV+ PV- Figure 5.16 Connecting to the inverter Step 7 After connecting the PV strings, ensure that all connectors are in position by checking for resistance when a slight pull is applied. 30 5.4 Connecting Communications Cables 5.4.1 Communications Mode Description You can use the following communications modes to implement communications: Bluetooth, WIFI, GPRS, and RS485, all of which are described as follows. Bluetooth Module You can turn on the Bluetooth function of the mobile phone, and set parameters and monitor data of the inverter through the mobile APP SE Touch. For details about operation, refer to APP User Manual. APP User Manual is available for free from www.senergytec.com. WIFI & GPRS & RS485 Modules Following figure show inverter’s interface to connect WIFI, GPRS and RS485 accessory, please refer user manual of accessory for connecting method and its setting. Module Function description WIFI WIFI module implements communication with Cloud server through wireless network to monitor PV inverter's data status. For more details, refer to WIFI Product Application Manual. GPRS GPRS module implements communication with Cloud server through cellular to monitor PV inverter's data status. For more details, refer to GPRS Product Application Manual. RS485 RS485 switching module monitors PV inverter's data status through collecting and uploading data to Cloud server. For more details, refer to RS485 switching Product Application Manual. NOTE You can choose and buy WIFI / GPRS / RS485 communication modules from Senergy. WIFI / GPRS / SE Touch User Manual are available from http://www.senergytec.com. Table 5.5 WIFI & GPRS & RS485 Modules Description 31 RS485 communications mode (for single inverter) You can connect RS485 communications module to inverter for monitoring in two ways: connecting to single inverter and to multiple inverters. Figure 5.17 demonstrates connection to single inverter to implement RS485 communications. RS485 OUT RS485 IN Inverter Router/Modem Data Logger Cloud Sever Terminal Device Figure 5.17 RS485 communications mode for a single inverter RS485 communications mode (for multiple inverters) OUT IN OUT Inverter IN OUT Data Logger Router/Modem Cloud Sever RS485 IN RS485 OUT Terminal Device Figure 5.18 RS485 communications for multiple inverters If multiple inverters are connected, note the following: NOTE 1) No need for re-setting Modbus address and the address can be allocated automatically if V1000 data logger (manufactured by Senergytec) is used. Otherwise, you need to re-set Modbus address manually through SE Touch APP if other brand data logger is used. For details, refer to SE Touch Product Manual. 2) Turn RS485 Resistance to ON from the dial switch of the inverters on the end of the chain. 3) Ensure that the appropriate length of communications cable between every two inverters is less than 200m and communications cable must be separated from other power cables to avoid communications interference. 32 5.4.2 Connecting RS485 Communications Cables Step 1 Remove an appropriate length of the insulation layer from the cable using a wire stripper, as shown in Figure 5.19. 8mm ≤60mm Figure 5.19 Stripping an RS485 communications cable (unit: mm) Step 2 Remove the RS485 screws at the inverter bottom to remove the metal plate. Step 3 Take RS485 cable out of accessory kit, and remove the locking caps from the 485 IN and 485 OUT waterproof cable connectors. Route RS485 cables through waterproof cable connectors and reserve appreciate wire length for wiring to the inverter. Step 4 Connect RS485 differential positive and negative signal of data logger to terminal 1A and 1B of inverter, and connect terminal 2A and 2B of the inverter to terminal 1A and 1B of another inverter. Figure 5.20. Figure 5.20 RS485 Terminal block connection Step 5 Connect RS485 male terminal with its female terminal, Tighten the locking caps to a torque of 8 N·m as well as waterproof cable connectors. To prevent corrosion, apply silica gel or fireproof mud to the terminal NOTE or interface after connecting external PGND cables, AC cables, RS485 port, and Ethernet port. 33 5.4.3 Setting RS485 Communications Address Step 1 Input http://www.senergytec.com in your mobile phone browser and click APP to download SE Touch, which is also available by scanning below QR code. And then login SE Touch and register an account for your inverter. Figure 5.21 QR Code for downloading SE Touch APP Step 2 Click the Extension key, and select Setting in the prompt manual, as shown in Figure 5.22. Figure 5.22 APP homepage setting Step 3 Check the Modbus address in Figure 5.23, the default address is 1, long click to revise the address and save it, the inverter at same RS485 bus must be set a unique address. Figure 5.23 Check the Modbus address 34 Step 4 You can set Mach Resistance of the end of multi-RS485 connection chain, as showed in Figure 5.24. Figure 5.24 Setting Mach Resistances 5.5 Installation Verification Check the following items after the inverter is installed according to Table 5.6. 1. No other objects put on the PV inverter. 2. All screws, especially the screws used for electrical connections, are tightened 3. The PV inverter is installed correctly and securely. 4. Ground, AC, DC, and Communications cables are connected tightly/correctly and securely. 5. Check there is no open circuit or short-circuits at AC and DC terminals using multimeter. 6. Waterproof connectors at AC terminals and RS485 ports are plugged with waterproof plugs tightly. 7. Covers at AC terminals are tightened. 8. Idle terminals are sealed. 9. All safety warning symbols are intact and complete on the inverter. Table 5.6 Self-check items after installation 35 6 System Operation 6.1 Powering ON the Inverter Step 1: Switch ON the AC circuit breaker. Step 2: Set the DC SWITCH of the inverter to ON. Step 3: Observe statuses of LED indicator lights on the inverter according to Table 7.2. NOTE When LED status lights display the inverter has entered grid-connecting, it means the inverter is operating well. Any query during operating the PV inverter, call your dealer. 6.2 Powering OFF the Inverter Step 1: Switch off the circuit breaker at AC terminal. Step 2: Set the DC SWITCH to OFF. WARNING After the inverter powers off, the remaining electricity and heat may still cause electrical shock and body burns. Please only begin servicing the inverter ten minutes after the power-off. 36 7 User Interface Display screen of inverter is composed of LED indicator and LCD (LCD is optional for some models of inverter). LED indicator includes PV Indicator, Grid Indicator, COM Indicator, and Warning Indicator. 1. PV indicator 2. Grid indicator 3. COM indicator 4. Warning indicator 5. LCD (optional) LED indicator Status on Description Voltage of PV strings meets the requirements for inverter grid-connecting to generate power. PV Indicator blink Voltage of PV strings can’t meet the requirements for inverter grid-connecting to generate power. blink Power grid abnormal, and can’t meet the requirements for inverter grid-connecting to generate power. When grid-on, the blink (every cycle last 30s) of Grid Indicator means loading amounts: quantity of blink means power size, and after that the Indicator keeps ON. Grid Indicator on When less than 20% rated power, blink one time; 20%~40% rated power, blink twice every 30s; 40%~60% rated power, blink three times every 30s; 60%~80% rated power, blink four times every 30s; 80%~100% rated power, blink five times every 30s. blink COM Indicator Warning Indicator off on/blink off Communications data transmission is underway. No external communications is connected or no communications data transmission. Refer LED status in warning table No warning Table 7.1 LED indicator 37 LCD Screen COM Warning Date Status Meter Output 1) COM When WIFI/GPRS/Bluetooth is transferring data, icon will be ON, while no data transmission, the icon will be off after 10s. When RS485 is transferring data, icon will be ON, while no data transmission, the icon will be off after 10s. 2) Warning When warning is triggered, icon (A)/ (b)/ will be illuminated: from left to right the first bit could be (C), it stands for warning type, and the second bit is warning code, please refer to warning code in table 7.2 for details. 3) Date When external communications is normal and time zone is set correctly, the built-in clock of inverter will be synchronized with server’s time. 4) Status Icon stands for PV strings; when inverter is standby status, MPPT voltage of the PV string will be displayed in Meter zone. Icon stands for grid; when voltage and frequency of power grid is in normal range, the icon keeps on, or else, it blinks; when there is no voltage, the icon will be off. Icon stands for energy flow; when inverter is in normal status, the icon will be on, or else it will be off. 38 5) Meter Normal status: today and total energy, MPPT voltage and current are showed in turn. Standby status: counter down value before inverter start up. Any status: setting parameters via APP, the screen keep for 5 seconds. 6) Output Normal status: output power, grid voltage and current are showed in turn. View Inverter status The inverter operation status can be obtained from observing LED indicator status. For more details, refer to Table 7.1 LED indicator status. View and Set Inverter running data The inverter operation data can be obtained from SE Touch, mobile phone APP downloaded through Bluetooth communications. For more details, refer to SE Touch Manual. NOTE You can view&set data through the inverter APP, SE Touch. For details about operation, refer to SE Touch User Manual. SE Touch User Manual is available for free from http://www.senergytec.com. Warning PV Grid COM Warning code indicator indicator indicator indicator Normal status Starting up WLAN/WI-FI/RS485 communication PV normal Grid over voltage A0 Grid under voltage A1 39 Grid absent A2 Grid over frequency A3 Grid under frequency A4 Grid unbalance A6 PV over voltage B0 PV under voltage B4 Weak radiation B5 Strings abnormal B3 Inverter over temperature C5 Fan abnormal C8 Insulation resistance abnormal B1 Leakage current abnormal B2 Strings reverse B7 Control power abnormal C0 DC bias current abnormal C2 Inverter relay abnormal C3 Leakage current HCT abnormal C6 System fault C7 DC link voltage unbalance C9 DC link over voltage CA Internal Communications Fault CB Software version incompatibility CC EEPROM fault CD Sampling inconsistency CE Invert circuit abnormal CF Boost circuit abnormal CG Table 7.2 LED indicator status for common fault of the inverter Note: ● means light ON, ○ light off blink 40 keep original status. 8 Maintenance WARNING Before maintaining and commissioning inverter and its peripheral distribution unit, switch off all the charged terminals of the inverter and wait at least 10 minutes after the inverter is powered off. 8.1 Routine Maintenance Maintain content Check Item Check Content inverter output status Statistically maintain the status of electrical yield, and remotely monitor its abnormal status. PV inverter Check periodically that the heat sink is Clean periodically free from dust and blockage. the heat sink. cleaning PV inverter running status PV inverter Electrical Connections Check that the inverter is not damaged or deformed. Check for normal sound emitted during inverter operation. Check and ensure that all inverter communications is running well. Check that AC, DC, and communications cables are securely connected; Check that PGND cables are securely connected; Check that cables are intact and there are not wire aging; NA Weekly yearly If there is any abnormal phenomenon, replace the monthly relevant parts. If there is any abnormal phenomenon, replace the cable or re-connect it. Table 8.1 Maintenance checklist and interval 41 Maintenance Interval Semiannually 8.2 Inverter warning and exception handling When the inverter has an exception, its basic common warning and exception handling methods are shown in the table 8.2. Alarm Name Causes Grid Over Voltage Grid Under Voltage Over Frequency The grid voltage exceeds its allowable range. Under Frequency PV Over Voltage Measures Recommended 1. If the alarm occurs accidentally, possibly the power grid is abnormal accidentally. No extra action is needed. 2. If the alarm occurs repeatedly, contact the local power station. After receiving approval of the local power bureau, revise the electrical protection parameters setting on the inverter through SE Touch APP. 3. If the alarm persists for a long time, check whether the AC circuit breaker / AC terminals is disconnected or not, or if the grid has a power outage. PV modules input voltage exceeds Check the number of PV modules and adjust it if need. the inverter’s allowable range. PV Under Voltage Insulation Resistance Abnormal PV modules input 1. When sunlight intensity weakens, PV modules voltage is under voltage decreases. No action is needed. 2. If such phenomena occur when sunlight intensity the inverter’s does not weaken, check if there is short circuit, open defaulted protection value. circuit etc. in the PV strings. A short circuit exists between PV strings and 1. Check the insulation resistance against the ground for the PV strings. If a short circuit has occurred, protection ground. rectify the fault. PV strings are 2. If the insulation resistance against the ground is installed in a less than the default value in a rainy environment, set long-term moist environment. Insulation resistance protection on SE Touch. 42 The insulation resistance against Residual Current Abnormal PV Strings Abnormal PV Strings Reverse the ground at the input side decreases 1. If the alarm occurs accidentally, possibly the external circuits are abnormal accidentally. The inverter automatically recovers to the normal operating status during the inverter after the fault is rectified. 2. If the alarm occurs repeatedly or lasts a long time, operation, which causes excessively check whether the insulation resistance against the ground of PC strings is too low. high residual current. PV strings have been shielded for a long time. PV strings are deteriorating. The cables of PV strings are connected Check whether the cables of PV strings are correctly connected. If they are connected reversely, reconnect reversely during the the cables. inverter installation. BUS Under Voltage Abnormal internal energy control BUS Over Voltage imbalance has been triggered by Invert Module the PV Strings/grid Fault sharp change of BOOST Fault 1. Check whether the PV string is shielded. 2. If the PV string is clean and not shielded, check whether the PV modules are aging or deteriorated. 1. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the inverter can automatically recover to the normal operating status after the fault is rectified. 2. If the alarm occurs repeatedly, contact your dealer for technical support. working conditions EEPROM EEPROM Fault Component damaged Zero power generation and Yellow alarm light Communications outage illuminating in remote monitor Replace the monitoring board. If modem or other data logger is used, please reboot it; if still does not work after rebooting, contact your dealer. system 43 remote monitor displays zero power generation Communications outage remote monitor Output switch displays no output tripping voltage Inverter off grid If modem or other data logger is used, please reboot it; if still does not work after rebooting, contact your dealer. Check if DC switch is damaged, and if not, switch it to ON. If it still doesn’t work, contact your dealer. 1. Power grid fault; 1. Wait till power is restored; 2. DC switch 2. Turn DC switch to ON, and if DC switch trips a lot, contact your dealer. tripping Table 8.2 Common troubleshooting measures NOTE If you cannot clear the preceding alarm according the measures recommended, contact your dealer timely. 8.3 Removing the Inverter Perform the following procedures to remove the inverter: Step 1: Disconnect all cables from the inverter, including communications cables, DC input power cables, AC output power cables, and PGND cables, as shown in Figure 8.1. Figure 8.1 Removing DC input connector Notes: When removing DC input connector, insert the removal wrench to the bayonet, press the wrench down, and take out the connector carefully. 44 Step 2: Remove the inverter from the rear panel. Step 3: Remove the rear panel. WARNING Before removing DC input connector, double check DC input switch is turned to OFF to avoid inverter damage and personal injury. 45 9 Quality Guarantee 9.1 Quality Terms 1) Where otherwise agreed to in a contract, quality warranty period of the inverter is 60 months 2) As for the PV inverter which is defective or damaged within its quality warranty period, Senergy .shall repair or replace it for free. 3) The defective / damaged PV inverter replaced must be returned. 9.2 Liability Waiver Warranty or liability will be void if damage is caused from below operations / situations. If customer asks for maintenance service, Senergy can, at its discretions, provide paid service. 1) The warranty period expired; 2) The damage caused during transit; 3) The damage caused by man; 4) The damage caused by force majeure including, but not restricted to the following: earthquake, flood, fire, explosion, debris flow etc. 5) Operation in adverse environments beyond that described in the User Manual; 6) Any installation and operation environment beyond the relevant national standards; 7) Any installing, reconfiguring, or using faulty; 8) Any revising the product or modifying its software code without authorization; 9) Maintenance faulty caused by the technician personnel unauthorized by Sernegy; 10) Any operation ignoring the safety precautions stipulated in the User Manual. 46 10 Disposal of the Inverter The PV inverter and its packing case are made from environmental protection material. If the inverter service life has expired, do NOT cut it away with household garbage; dispose the inverter in accordance with local rules for disposal of electrical equipment waste. 47 11 Technical Specifications 48 Notes: 1) Grid power voltage range can be set according to national voltage standards; 2) Power grid frequency range can be set according to national grid standards 3) The preceding technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice. The listed specifications are for your reference only. 49
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Key Features
- 3-phase grid-tied
- Transformerless
- Multiple MPPT
- Surge Protection
- IP65 protection
- Wall-mountable
- Bluetooth, WIFI, GPRS, RS485 communication
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is the maximum open-circuit voltage of each PV string?
The maximum open-circuit voltage of each PV string must be always lower than or equal to its permitted range.
What are the recommended specifications for the DC input cables?
Recommended DC input cable specifications can be found in Table 5.4 of the user manual.
Can I connect loads between the AC output terminals and the circuit breaker?
No, do not connect loads between the AC output terminals and the circuit breaker.