Disclaimers. Important Notice. FCC Compliance. Disclaimers

Transcription

1

2 Disclaimers Disclaimers Imprtant Ntice Cpyright SlarEdge Inc. All rights reserved. N part f this dcument may be reprduced, stred in a retrieval system r transmitted, in any frm r by any means, electrnic, mechanical, phtgraphic, magnetic r therwise, withut the prir written permissin f SlarEdge Inc. The material furnished in this dcument is believed t be accurate and reliable. Hwever, SlarEdge assumes n respnsibility fr the use f this material. SlarEdge reserves the right t make changes t the material at any time and withut ntice. Yu may refer t the SlarEdge web site ( fr the mst updated versin. All cmpany and brand prducts and service names are trademarks r registered trademarks f their respective hlders. Patent marking ntice: see The general terms and cnditins f delivery f SlarEdge shall apply. The cntent f these dcuments is cntinually reviewed and amended, where necessary. Hwever, discrepancies cannt be excluded. N guarantee is made fr the cmpleteness f these dcuments. The images cntained in this dcument are fr illustrative purpses nly and may vary depending n prduct mdels. FCC Cmpliance This equipment has been tested and fund t cmply with the limits fr a Class B digital device, pursuant t part 15 f the FCC Rules. These limits are designed t prvide reasnable prtectin against harmful interference in a residential installatin. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radi frequency energy and, if nt installed and used in accrdance with the instructins, may cause harmful interference t radi cmmunicatins. Hwever, there is n guarantee that interference will nt ccur in a particular installatin. If this equipment des cause harmful interference t radi r televisin receptin, which can be determined by turning the equipment ff and n, yu are encuraged t try t crrect the interference by ne r mre f the fllwing measures: Rerient r relcate the receiving antenna. Increase the separatin between the equipment and the receiver. Cnnect the equipment int an utlet n a circuit different frm that t which the receiver is cnnected. Cnsult the dealer r an experienced radi/tv technician fr help. Changes r mdificatins nt expressly apprved by the party respnsible fr cmpliance may vid the user s authrity t perate the equipment. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

3 Supprt and Cntact Infrmatin Supprt and Cntact Infrmatin If yu have technical prblems cncerning SlarEdge prducts, please cntact us: USA and Canada: Wrldwide: Fax: +1 (530) supprt@slaredge.us. Befre cntact, make sure t have the fllwing infrmatin at hand: Mdel and serial number f the prduct in questin. The errr indicated n the inverter screen r n the SlarEdge mnitring prtal, if there is such an indicatin. System cnfiguratin infrmatin, including the type and number f mdems cnnected and the number and length f strings. The cmmunicatin methd t the SlarEdge server, if the site is cnnected. The inverter sftware versin as appears in the ID status screen (see ID Status n page 43). 2 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

4 Cntents Cntents Disclaimers 1 Imprtant Ntice 1 FCC Cmpliance 1 Supprt and Cntact Infrmatin 2 Cntents 3 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Safety Infrmatin 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Chapter 1: Intrducing the SlarEdge Pwer Harvesting System 9 SlarEdge Pwer Optimizer 9 SlarEdge Inverter 9 SlarEdge Mnitring Prtal 9 Supprted AC Grids 10 Installatin Prcedure 11 Installatin Equipment List 11 Inverter Transprt and Strage 11 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers 12 Safety 12 Package Cntents 13 Installatin Guidelines 13 Step 1: Munting and Grunding the Pwer Optimizers 14 Step 2: Cnnecting a PV Mdule t a Pwer Optimizer 16 Step 3: Cnnecting Pwer Optimizers in Strings 16 Step 4: Verifying Prper Pwer Optimizer Cnnectin 17 Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter 18 Inverter Package Cntents 18 Identifying the Inverter 18 Inverter Interfaces 18 Opening Cnduit Knckuts 19 Munting the Inverter 20 Chapter 4: Cnnecting the AC and the Strings t the Safety Switch 23 Grid Cnnectin Guidelines 23 Cnnecting the AC Grid t the Safety Switch 23 Cnnecting the Strings t the Safety Switch 24 Chapter 5: Cmmissining the Installatin 26 Step 1: Activating the System 26 Step 2: Pairing Pwer Optimizers t the Inverter 28 Step 3: Verifying Prper Operatin 30 Step 4: Reprting and Mnitring Installatin Data 30 The SlarEdge Mnitring System 30 Prviding Installatin Infrmatin 31 Site Mapper Applicatin 31 SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

5 Cntents Creating a Site in the SlarEdge Mnitring Prtal 32 Paper Template 32 Chapter 6: User Interface 33 LCD User Buttns 33 Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde 34 Cnfiguratin Menu Optins 37 Cuntry and Grid 37 Language 37 Cmmunicatin 37 Pwer Cntrl 39 Display 39 Maintenance 40 Infrmatin 40 Status Screens - Operatinal Mde 41 Initial Status 41 Main Inverter Status 41 Energy Meter Status 42 Telemetry Status 42 ID Status 43 Server Cmmunicatin Status 43 IP Status 43 ZigBee Status 44 Cellular Status 44 GSM Status 44 Cmmunicatin Prts Status 45 Smart Energy Management Status 45 Pwer Cntrl Status 46 Chapter 7: Setting Up Cmmunicatin 47 Cmmunicatin Types 47 Cmmunicatin Cnnectrs 47 Remving the Inverter Cver 48 Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin 48 Creating an RS485 Bus Cnnectin 51 Additinal Cnnectin Optins 54 Creating a Wireless ZigBee Cnnectin 54 Creating a Cellular Cnnectin 54 Verifying the Cnnectin 54 Appendix A: Errrs and Trubleshting 56 Trubleshting Cmmunicatin 56 Trubleshting Ethernet Cmmunicatin 56 Trubleshting RS485 Cmmunicatin 57 Additinal Trubleshting 57 Errr Cdes 57 Pwer Optimizer Trubleshting 62 Appendix B: Mechanical Specificatins 63 4 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

6 Cntents Appendix C: Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin 64 Appendix D: Replacing and Adding System Cmpnents 66 Replacing an Inverter 66 Replacing the Safety Switch 67 SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

7 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During installatin, testing and inspectin, adherence t all the handling and safety instructins is mandatry. Failure t d s may result in injury r lss f life and damage t the equipment. Safety Infrmatin The fllwing safety symbls are used in this dcument. Familiarize yurself with the symbls and their meaning befre installing r perating the system. WARNING! Dentes a hazard. It calls attentin t a prcedure that, if nt crrectly perfrmed r adhered t, culd result in injury r lss f life. D nt prceed beynd a warning nte until the indicated cnditins are fully understd and met. Dénte un risque: il attire l'attentin sur une pératin qui, si elle n'est pas faite u suivi crrectement, purrait causer des blessures u un danger de mrt. Ne pas dépasser une telle nte avant que les cnditins requises sient ttallement cmprises et accmplies. CAUTION! Dentes a hazard. It calls attentin t a prcedure that, if nt crrectly perfrmed r adhered t, culd result in damage r destructin f the prduct. D nt prceed beynd a cautin sign until the indicated cnditins are fully understd and met. Dénte un risque: il attire l'attentin sur une pératin qui, si elle n'est pas faite u suivi crrectement, purrait causer un dmmage u destructin de l'équipement. Ne pas dépasser une telle nte avant que les cnditins requises sient ttallement cmprises et accmplies. NOTE Dentes additinal infrmatin abut the current subject. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Dentes infrmatin abut safety issues. 6 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE. Use this inverter nly with PV mdules with a maximum system vltage rating f 600V r higher. RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ET D INCENDIE. Utilisez cet nduleur seulement avec des mdules PV spécifiés pur une tensin de système maximum de 600V u plus. WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The inverter cver must be pened nly after shutting ff the inverter ON/OFF switch lcated at the bttm f the inverter. This disables the DC vltage inside the inverter. Wait five minutes befre pening the cver. Otherwise, there is a risk f electric shck frm energy stred in the capacitrs. Ne pas uvrir le cuvercle de l'nduleur avant d'avir cupé l'interrupteur situé en dessus de l'nduleur. Cela supprime les tensins CC et CA de l'nduleur. Attendre que le LCD affiche une tensin sécurisée (50V). Si l affichage LCD n est pas visible, attendre cinq minutes avant d uvrir le cuvercle. Sinn, il y a un risque de chc électrique prvenant de l'énergie stckée dans le cndensateur. WARNING Befre perating the inverter, ensure that the inverter is grunded prperly. Avant d'utiliser l'nduleur mnphasé, assurez-vus que l'nduleur est crrectement mis à la terre. WARNING Opening the inverter and repairing r testing under pwer must be perfrmed nly by qualified service persnnel familiar with this inverter. L unité ne dit être uverte que par un technicien qualifié dans le cadre de l'installatin et de la maintenance. WARNING! The supplied Safety Switch meets all requirements fr a cde-cmpliant installatin f this ungrunded system. The DC sectin discnnects bth the psitive and negative cnductrs. Le sectinneur externe (inclus) repnd aux exigences de cnfrmité pur l installatin de ce système nn-relié à la terre. Le cupeur CC uvre les cnducteurs psitifs et négatifs. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! The inverter input and utput circuits are islated frm the enclsure. This system des nt include an islatin transfrmer and shuld be installed with an ungrunded PV array in accrdance with the requirements f NEC Articles and Natinal Electric Cde, ANSI/NFPA 70, 2011 (and Canadian Electrical Cde, Part I, fr installatins in Canada). Equipment grunding is the respnsibility f the installer and must be perfrmed in accrdance with all applicable Lcal and Natinal Cdes. Les circuits d entrée et de srtie de l nduleur snt islés de l envelppe. Ce système n inclut pas d islatin galvanique (transfrmateur) et devra être installé sans mise à la terre du champ PV et en accrd avec les articles et du Natinal Electric Cde (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, 2011 (et du Cde Electrique Canadien, Partie 1, pur les installatins faites au Canada). La mise à la terre des équipements est la respnsabilité de l installateur et dit être faite en accrd avec les tutes les règles lcales et natinales applicables. WARNING! The inverter must be cnnected t a dedicated AC branch circuit with a maximum Overcurrent Prtectin Device (OCPD) f 40 A. Les nduleurs divent être cnnectés à un branchement AC dédié avec un disjncteur de 40A. CAUTION! This unit must be perated under the specified perating specificatins, as described in the latest technical specificatin datasheet prvided with the unit. Cette unité dit être utilisée seln les spécificatins de fnctinnement, cmme décrit dans la dernière fiche technique des spécificatins, dispnible sur le site web de SlarEdge, CAUTION! HEAVY OBJECT. T avid muscle strain r back injury, use prper lifting techniques, and if required - a lifting aid when remving r replacing. Objet lurd. Pur éviter la fatigue musculaire u des blessures au ds, utilisez des techniques de levage apprpriées et, si nécessaire - un auxiliaire de levage lrs du retrait u du remplacement. NOTE nly cpper cnductrs rated fr a minimum f 75 C/167 F. NOTE This inverter is prvided with an IMI (Islatin Mnitr Interrupter) fr grund fault prtectin. NOTE The symbl appears at grunding pints n the SlarEdge equipment. This symbl is als used in this manual. 8 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

10 Chapter 1: Intrducing the SlarEdge Pwer Harvesting System The SlarEdge pwer harvesting slutin maximizes the pwer utput frm any type f slar Phtvltaic (PV) installatin while reducing the average cst per watt. The fllwing sectins describe each f the system s cmpnents. SlarEdge Pwer Optimizer The SlarEdge pwer ptimizers are DC-DC cnverters cnnected t PV mdules in rder t maximize pwer harvesting by perfrming independent Maximum Pwer Pint Tracking (MPPT) at the mdule level. The pwer ptimizers regulate the string vltage at a cnstant level, regardless f string length and envirnmental cnditins. The pwer ptimizers include a safety vltage functin that autmatically reduces the utput f each pwer ptimizer t 1 Vdc in the fllwing cases: During fault cnditins The pwer ptimizers are discnnected frm the inverter The inverter s ON/OFF switch is turned OFF The Safety Switch is turned OFF Inverter's AC breaker is turned OFF Each pwer ptimizer als transmits mdule perfrmance data ver the DC pwer line t the inverter. Tw types f pwer ptimizers are available: Mdule Add-n pwer ptimizer cnnected t ne r mre mdules Smart mdules - the pwer ptimizers are embedded int a mdule SlarEdge Inverter The SlarEdge inverter efficiently cnverts DC pwer frm the mdules int AC pwer that can be fed int the main AC service f the site and frm there t the grid. The inverter als receives the mnitring data frm each pwer ptimizer and transmits it t a central server (the SlarEdge mnitring prtal; requires Internet cnnectin). SlarEdge Mnitring Prtal Chapter 1: Intrducing the SlarEdge Pwer Harvesting System The SlarEdge mnitring prtal enables mnitring the technical and financial perfrmance f ne r mre SlarEdge sites. It prvides past and present infrmatin n the system perfrmance bth at the system and mdule levels. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

11 Supprted AC Grids Supprted AC Grids The fllwing figures illustrate grids that are supprted by SlarEdge single phase inverters. Refer t Cuntry and Grid n page 37.7 Nte that in sme cases L1 and L2 are nt interchangeable. In these places, L1 and L2 lcatins appear in the drawing. Figure 1: 208V AC grids supprted by SlarEdge single phase inverter 1 Figure 2: 240V AC grids supprted by SlarEdge single phase inverter 1The Delta / 120 WYE grid is nly supprted by the SE5000H-US inverter. 10 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

12 Chapter 1: Intrducing the SlarEdge Pwer Harvesting System Installatin Prcedure The fllwing is the prcedure fr installing and setting up a new SlarEdge site. Many f these als apply t mdificatin f an existing site. 1. Cnnecting Pwer Optimizers in Strings, page Recrding pwer ptimizer serial numbers (ptinal), page Munting the inverter, Page Cnnecting the AC and the String t the DC Safety Unit, page Cmmissining and activating the installatin, page Cnnecting the inverter t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal, page Cnfiguring the inverter, page 33 Installatin Equipment List Standard tls can be used during the installatin f the SlarEdge system. The fllwing is a recmmendatin f the equipment needed fr installatin: Allen screwdriver fr 5mm screw type fr the inverter cver and Safety Switch cver Allen screwdriver fr 5mm screw type fr the inverter side screw Standard flat-head screwdrivers set Nn-cntact vltage detectr Crdless drill r screwdriver and bits suitable fr the surface n which the inverter will be installed and fr pening the Safety Switch knckuts Suitable hardware fr attaching the inverter munting bracket t the surface t which it will be cnnected 1/4" r 5/16 stainless blts, nuts, and washers fr attaching the pwer ptimizer t the racking (nt required fr smart mdules) Wire cutters Wire strippers Vltmeter Fr installing the cmmunicatin ptins, yu may als need the fllwing: Fr Ethernet: Fr RS485: CAT5/6 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 cnnectr. If using a CAT5/6 cable spl: RJ45 plug and RJ45 crimper Fur- r six-wire shielded twisted pair cable. Watchmaker precisin screwdriver set Inverter Transprt and Strage Transprt the inverter in its riginal packaging, facing up and withut expsing it t unnecessary shcks. If the riginal package is n lnger available, use a similar bx that can withstand the weight f the inverter (refer t the inverter weight in the specificatin datasheet prvided with the unit), has a handle system and can be clsed fully. Stre the inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are -13 F F / -25 C C. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

13 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers Safety The fllwing ntes and warnings apply when installing the SlarEdge pwer ptimizers. Sme f the fllwing may nt be applicable t smart mdules: WARNING! The metallic enclsure f the pwer ptimizer must be grunded in accrdance with the requirements f the lcal and natinal cdes. L'enceinte métallique de l ptimiseur de puissance dit être mise à la terre en accrd avec les régulatins lcales et natinales. WARNING! When mdifying an existing installatin, turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch, the Safety Switch and the AC circuit breaker n the main AC distributin panel. Avant de faire ces étapes, éteignez l'nduleur mnphasé en mettant sur OFF l'interrupteur ON/OFF situé au bas de l'nduleur. WARNING! Input and utput cnnectrs are nt watertight until mated. Open cnnectrs shuld be mated t each ther r plugged with apprpriate watertight caps. Les cnnecteurs d entrée et srtie ne snt pas étanches jusqu'à ce qu ils sient accuplés. Les cnnecteurs divent être accuplés u fermés avec des terminaux étanches. CAUTION! Pwer ptimizers are IP65/NEMA4 rated. Chse a munting lcatin where ptimizers will nt be submerged in water. Les ptimiseurs de puissances snt cmpatibles à la nrme IP65/NEMA4. Chisissez le lieu de mntage tel que l ptimiseur ne puisse pas être submergé par l eau. CAUTION! This unit must be perated accrding t the perating specificatins prvided with the unit. Cette unité dit être pérée suivant les instructins truvées dans le manuel furni avec le prduit. CAUTION! Cutting the pwer ptimizer input r utput cable cnnectr is prhibited and will vid the warranty. Sectinner les cables d entrées u de srtie de l ptimiseur est interdit et annule sa garantie. CAUTION! All PV mdules must be cnnected t a pwer ptimizer. Tus les mdules divent être cnnectés à un ptimiseur de puissance. CAUTION! If yu intend t munt the ptimizers directly t the mdule r mdule frame, first cnsult the mdule manufacturer fr guidance regarding the munting lcatin and the impact, if any, n mdule warranty. Drilling hles in the mdule frame shuld be dne accrding t the mdule manufacturer instructins. Pur installatin à même le mdule u la mnture du mdule, cnsultez d'abrd le fabricant du mdule sur la psitin et sn impact sur la garantie du mdule. Le perçage de trus dans le cadre du mdule devra se faire suivant les instructins du fabricant. 12 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

14 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers CAUTION! Installing a SlarEdge system withut ensuring cmpatibility f the mdule cnnectrs with the ptimizer cnnectrs may be unsafe and culd cause functinality prblems such as grund faults, resulting in inverter shut dwn. In rder t ensure mechanical cmpatibility f the SlarEdge ptimizers and the mdules t which they are cnnected, use identical cnnectrs frm the same manufacturer and f the same type n bth the pwer ptimizers and n the mdules. Les cnnecteurs du mdule divent être mécaniquement cmpatibles avec les ptimiseurs de puissance. Sinn, le système SlarEdge installé peut être dangereux u causer des prblèmes fnctinnels, tels que les défauts de terre, qui peuvent prvquer un arrêt de l nduleur. Afin d'assurer la cmpatibilité mécanique entre les ptimiseurs de puissance SlarEdge et les mdules auxquels ils snt cnnectés, il faut Utiliser des cnnecteurs identiques du même fabricant et du même type aussi bien pur les ptimiseurs de puissance que pur les mdules. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Mdules with SlarEdge pwer ptimizers are safe. They carry nly a lw safety vltage befre the inverter is turned ON. As lng as the pwer ptimizers are nt cnnected t the inverter r the inverter is turned OFF, each pwer ptimizer will utput a safe vltage f 1V. Package Cntents Pwer ptimizers Stainless steel grunding lck washers Installatin Guidelines The steps in this chapter refer t mdule add-n pwer ptimizers. Fr smart mdules, start frm Step 3: Cnnecting Pwer Optimizers in Strings n page 16. Als refer t the dcumentatin supplied with the smart mdules. The minimum and maximum string length guidelines are stated in the pwer ptimizer datasheets. If cnnecting mre mdules than ptimizer inputs in parallel, use a branch cable (available frm SlarEdge). Make sure t use ptimizers that have the required utput cable length. Yu can use extensin cables between rws and frm the end f string t the inverter. Extensin cables cannt be used between tw pwer ptimizers within a string. The pwer ptimizer can be placed in any rientatin. Psitin the pwer ptimizer clse enugh t its mdule s that their cables can be cnnected. T allw fr heat dissipatin, maintain a 2.5 cm/ 1" clearance distance between the pwer ptimizer and ther surfaces. Refer t the SlarEdge Site Designer fr string length verificatin. The SlarEdge Site Designer is available n the SlarEdge website at under Sftware Tls. Cmpletely shaded mdules may cause their pwer ptimizers t temprarily shut dwn. This will nt affect the perfrmance f the ther pwer ptimizers in the string, as lng as the minimum number f unshaded pwer ptimizers cnnected in a string f mdules is met. If under typical cnditins fewer than the minimum ptimizers are cnnected t unshaded mdules, add mre ptimizers t the string. D nt leave the pwer ptimizers cnnectrs discnnected. Open cnnectrs shuld be mated t each ther. Equipment grunding tightening trques: 4-6 AWG: 45 lb-in, 8 AWG: 40 lb-in, AWG: 35 lb-in. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

15 Step 1: Munting and Grunding the Pwer Optimizers NOTE The images cntained in the fllwing sectins are fr illustrative purpses nly and may vary depending n prduct mdels. Step 1: Munting and Grunding the Pwer Optimizers Fr each f the pwer ptimizers1: 1. Determine the pwer ptimizer munting lcatin and use the pwer ptimizer munting brackets t attach the pwer ptimizer t the supprt structure (See Figure 3). Fr frame-munted pwer ptimizers fllw the instructins supplied with the ptimizers. 2. If required, mark the munting hle lcatins and drill the hle. CAUTION! D nt drill thrugh the pwer ptimizer r thrugh the munting hles. The drilling vibratins can damage the pwer ptimizer and will vid the warranty. Ne pas percer à travers la ptimiseur de puissance u ses trus de fixatin. Les vibratins qui en résulteraient peuvent endmmager la ptimiseur de puissance. 3. Attach each pwer ptimizer t the rack using the M6 (1/4'') stainless steel blts, nuts and washers. Apply trque f 9.5 N*m / 7 lb*ft. Fr 3NA series pwer ptimizes, SlarEdge recmmends munting the pwer ptimizer n a rail with the smth side facing ut, s that the pwer ptimizer bdy will prevent its rtatin. 4. Use the fllwing methds t grund the pwer ptimizer2: WARNING! The metallic enclsure f the pwer ptimizer must be grunded in accrdance with the requirements f the lcal and natinal cdes. L'enceinte métallique de l ptimiseur de puissance dit être mise à la terre en accrd avec les régulatins lcales et natinales. Fr munting n a grunded metal rail: Use the prvided 5/16'' stainless steel grunding star washer between the railing and the flat side f the munting bracket. The grunding washer shuld break thrugh the andize cating f the railing t ensure lw resistive cnnectin. Apply trque f 9.5 N*m / 7 lb*ft. Figure 3: Pwer ptimizer installatin and grunding using a star washer 1Nt applicable t smart mdules. 2Fr a list f racking mdels and their apprpriate grunding methd, refer t 14 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

16 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers Fr munting n rails with sliding nut fasteners: If the star washer cannt be used, use the SlarEdge grunding plate (purchased separately) between the railing and the flat side f the munting bracket. Apply trque f 9.5 N*m / 7 lb*ft. Figure 4: Pwer ptimizer installatin and grunding using a grunding plate Fr munting n un-grunded structures (such as a wden structure): If the star washer r the plate cannt be used, use the SlarEdge grunding lug (purchased separately) with an equipment-grunding cnductr accrding t the supplied instructins. The grunding terminal accepts a wire size f 6-14 AWG, and must be sized fr equipment grunding per NEC requirements. Tighten the screws cnnecting the pwer ptimizer t the frame and the grunding terminal screw. Apply trque f 9.5 N*m / 7 lb*ft. Figure 5: Pwer ptimizer grunding terminal 5. Verify that each pwer ptimizer is securely attached t the supprting structure r the mdule. NOTE Recrd pwer ptimizer serial numbers and lcatins, as described in Prviding Installatin Infrmatin n page 31. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

17 Step 2: Cnnecting a PV Mdule t a Pwer Optimizer Step 2: Cnnecting a PV Mdule t a Pwer Optimizer NOTE Images are fr illustratin purpses nly. Refer t the label n the prduct t identify the plus and minus input and utput cnnectrs. Fr each f the pwer ptimizers 1 : Cnnect the Plus (+) utput cnnectr f the mdule t the Plus (+) input cnnectr f the pwer ptimizer. Cnnect the Minus (-) utput cnnectr f the mdule t the Minus (-) input cnnectr f the pwer ptimizer. Figure 6: Pwer ptimizer cnnectrs Step 3: Cnnecting Pwer Optimizers in Strings Yu can cnstruct parallel strings f unequal length, that is, the number f pwer ptimizers in each string des nt have t be the same. The minimum and maximum string lengths are specified in the pwer ptimizer datasheets. Refer t the SlarEdge Site Designer fr string length verificatin. NOTE The ttal cable length f the string (excluding pwer ptimizers cables) shuld nt exceed 1000ft./300m frm DC+ t DC- f the inverter. Use at least 11 AWG/ 4 mm² DC cables. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Rapid shutdwn is applicable and functins nly when there are 30 ptimizers r less per string. 1. Cnnect the Minus (-) utput cnnectr f the string s first pwer ptimizer t the Plus (+) utput cnnectr f the string s secnd pwer ptimizer. 16 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

18 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers 2. Cnnect the rest f the pwer ptimizers in the string in the same manner. Figure 7: Pwer ptimizers cnnected in series 3. If yu intend t mnitr the installatin, using the SlarEdge mnitring prtal, recrd the physical lcatin f each pwer ptimizer, as described in Prviding Installatin Infrmatin n page 31. WARNING! Input and utput cnnectrs are nt watertight until mated. Open cnnectrs shuld be mated t each ther r plugged with apprpriate watertight caps. Les cnnecteurs d entrée et srtie ne snt pas étanches jusqu'à ce qu ils sient accuplés. Les cnnecteurs divent être accuplés u fermés avec des terminaux étanches. Step 4: Verifying Prper Pwer Optimizer Cnnectin After a mdule is cnnected t a pwer ptimizer, the pwer ptimizer utputs a safe vltage f 1V. Therefre, the ttal string vltage shuld be equal t 1V times the number f pwer ptimizers cnnected in series in the string. Fr example, if 10 pwer ptimizers are cnnected in a string, then 10V shuld be prduced. Make sure the mdules are expsed t sunlight during this prcess; therwise, the pwer ptimizers may nt be pwered. If yu use a tracker, the pwer ptimizer will turn ON nly if the tracker is tracking the sun and the mdule prvides at least 2W. In SlarEdge systems, due t the intrductin f pwer ptimizers between the PV mdules and the inverter, the shrt circuit current I SC and the pen circuit vltage V OC hld different meanings frm thse in traditinal systems. Fr mre infrmatin abut the SlarEdge system s string vltage and current, refer t the V OC and I SC in SlarEdge Systems Technical Nte, available n the SlarEdge website at: T verify prper pwer ptimizers cnnectin: Measure the vltage f each string individually befre cnnecting it t the ther strings r t the inverter. Verify crrect plarity by measuring the string plarity with a vltmeter. Use a vltmeter with at least 0.1V measurement accuracy. Fr trubleshting pwer ptimizer peratin prblems, refer t Pwer Optimizer Trubleshting n page 62. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

19 Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter Install the inverter either befre r after the mdules and pwer ptimizers have been installed. Inverter Package Cntents One SlarEdge inverter Munting bracket kit Quick Installatin guide (with activatin card and instructins) Fr built-in wireless cmmunicatin, antenna and munting bracket Identifying the Inverter Refer t the sticker n the inverter that specifies its Serial Number and its Electrical Ratings. Prvide the serial number when cntacting SlarEdge supprt. The serial number is als required when pening a new site in the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. Inverter Interfaces The fllwing figure shws the inverter cnnectrs and interfaces. Figure 8: Inverter Interfaces AC and DC cnduit entries: Cnnectin pints f the Safety Switch. ON/OFF switch: Turning this switch ON starts the peratin f the pwer ptimizers, enables pwer prductin and allws the inverter t begin exprting pwer t the utility grid. Turning it OFF reduces the pwer ptimizer vltage t a lw safety vltage and inhibits exprtatin f pwer. When this switch is OFF, the inverter cntrl circuitry remains pwered up. LCD buttns: Use d fr accessing cnfiguratin menu ptins and displaying status screens, as described in User Interface n page 33. Pressing these buttns prduces beeping sunds and lights up the LCD fr 30 secnds. Tw cmmunicatin glands, fr cnnectin f inverter cmmunicatin ptins. Refer t Setting Up Cmmunicatin n page 47 fr mre infrmatin. LCD panel: displays inverter infrmatin and cnfiguratin parameters 18 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

20 Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter LCD LEDs: three LEDs indicate the fllwing inverter statuses: Clr Descriptin Functinality Green Pwer prductin On - The inverter is prducing pwer. Blinking - Standby mde. The inverter is in Standby mde until its wrking vltage is reached. The inverter then enters Prductin mde and prduces pwer. Off - The inverter is nt prducing pwer. This may be during Night mde, when the inverter ON/OFF switch is OFF r when an errr ccurs. Yellw Red Cmmunicatin and inverter shutdwn Fault Blinking: All LEDs turn n while the inverter is being cnfigured. Opening Cnduit Knckuts Mnitring infrmatin is being received frm a pwer ptimizer. The inverter is being shut dwn. This step may be perfrmed befre r after munting the inverter. T pen cnduit knckuts: 1. Mve the Safety Switch and the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF. NOTE On - There is an errr. Refer t Errrs and Trubleshting n page 56 fr mre infrmatin. Blinking - The inverter is being shut dwn. When the Safety Switch is OFF (fr example during maintenance) it may be lcked t prevent safety hazard: 1. Mve the Safety Switch t the Lck psitin. 2. Insert the lck thrugh the knb pening and lck. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

21 Munting the Inverter 2. Lsen the screws n the frnt cver f the Safety Switch, as shwn belw: 3. Remve the Safety Switch cver. Figure 9: Opening the Safety Switch cver 4. Open the required AC and DC cnduit knckuts accrding t the cnduits used in the installatin: The knckuts are lcated at the bttm, back and sides f the enclsure, each with tw sizes: ¾'' and 1''. Open the required pair, taking care nt t interfere with any f the internal cmpnents. A Unibit drill may be used. NOTE Figure 10: Safety Switch knckuts Unused cnduit penings and glands shuld be sealed with apprpriate seals. Munting the Inverter The munting brackets kit includes the fllwing parts: Tw brackets fr munting n a wall/ple (screws nt included) Tw screws with washers fr fastening the inverter brackets t the wall brackets. Figure 11: Munting brackets and screws 20 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

22 Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter NOTE Make sure the munting surface r structure can supprt the weight f the inverter. 1. Determine the inverter munting lcatin, n a wall, stud framing r ple. T allw prper heat dissipatin, maintain the fllwing minimum clearance areas between the inverter and ther bjects: If installing a single inverter: 8" (20 cm) t the tp f the inverter. At least 4" (10 cm) t the bttm f the inverter; if cnduit entry t the Safety Switch will be frm the bttm, leave sufficient clearance fr the cnduits as well. 4" (10 cm) t the right and left f the inverter. If installing multiple inverters: When installing inverters ne abve f the ther, leave at least 8" (20 cm) between inverters. 2. The inverter brackets are attached t the designated heatsink fins ready fr wall munting. Fr installatin n a ple, remve the tw brackets and attach them t the central heatsink fin ne belw the ther (d nt ver tighten s the bracket height can be adjusted). Figure 12: Munting the inverter brackets 3. Psitin the wall munting brackets against the wall/ple and mark the drilling hle lcatins (refer t Mechanical Specificatins n page 63 fr inverter and munting bracket dimensins). 4. Drill the hles and munt the brackets. Verify that the bracket is firmly attached t the munting surface. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

23 Munting the Inverter 5. Hang the inverter n the bracket : Lift the inverter frm the sides, r hld it at the tp and bttm f the inverter t lift the unit int place. D nt lift hlding the Safety Switch as it may be damaged. Lwer the inverter s that the ntches n the inverter brackets are inserted in the hles f the wall brackets, as shwn belw. Figure 13: Hanging the inverter n the bracket 6. Insert the screws at the tp f the inverter brackets and fasten the tw brackets tgether. 7. Optinally, secure the Safety Switch bracket t the wall: Mark the lcatin f the bracket screw fr the Safety Switch and drill the hle. Fasten the bracket using a standard blt. Figure 14: Safety Switch bracket 8. Verify that the brackets are firmly attached t the munting surface. 22 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

24 Chapter 4: Cnnecting the AC and the Strings t the Safety Switch The Safety Switch discnnects all ungrunded DC cnductrs f the circuit t which it is cnnected in cmpliance with the Natinal Electric Cde, and specifically NEC690.35, which addresses ungrunded PV arrays. The Safety Switch is rated t the maximum perating cnditins f the inverter. The fllwing figure illustrates the Safety Switch. Chapter 4: Cnnecting the AC and the Strings t the Safety Switch Figure 15: Inside the Safety Switch Grid Cnnectin Guidelines In single phase inverters cnnected t crner grunded grids, cnnect the L2 terminal t the grunded cnductr. When cnnecting t ther grids, L1 and L2 are interchangeable. Equipment grunding tightening trques: 4-6 AWG: 45 lb-in, 8 AWG: 40 lb-in, AWG: 35 lb-in. NOTE The cnduits, hubs and fittings must be suited fr field wiring systems. Use nly cpper cnductrs rated fr a minimum f 75 C. The hubs and ther fittings must cmply with UL514B. Use the cnduit and wiring apprpriate fr the installatin lcatin per the NEC. Outdr installatins must use cmpnents that are rated NEMA 3R r higher. Fr mre wiring infrmatin refer t the SlarEdge Recmmended AC Wiring Applicatin Nte, available n the SlarEdge website at Cnnecting the AC Grid t the Safety Switch 1. Remve the spring-clamp terminal instructins frm inside the switch. 2. Strip 05 16'' (8mm) f the AC wire insulatin. 3. Insert the AC cnduit int the AC-side knckut that was pened. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

25 Cnnecting the Strings t the Safety Switch NOTE Cnnect the equipment grunding befre cnnecting the AC wires t the AC terminal blck. Veillez à relier le cnducteur de PE (la terre) avant de cnnecter les fils CA au brnier CA. 4. Cnnect the wires t the apprpriate terminal blcks accrding t the labels n the terminal blcks (N, Gnd, L1 and L2). 5. Use a standard flat-blade screwdriver t cnnect the wires t the spring-clamp terminals: The screwdriver blade shuld fit freely in the terminal pening. T large a blade can crack the plastic husing. Insert the screwdriver and press the release mechanism and pen the clamp. Insert the wire int the rund pening and remve the screwdriver the wire is autmatically clamped. 6. Verify that there are n uncnnected wires. Figure 16: AC and DC Spring-clamp terminals Cnnecting the Strings t the Safety Switch Strings may be cnnected in parallel t the tw DC input pairs f the switch. If mre than tw strings are required, they can be cnnected in parallel using an external cmbiner bx befre cnnecting t the switch. When cnnecting multiple strings, it is recmmended t run separate circuits t the Safety Switch r t psitin the cmbiner bx near the switch. This simplifies cmmissining by allwing testing and servicing near the inverter. T cnnect the strings t the safety switch: 1. Strip 5 16'' (8 mm) f the DC wire insulatin. 2. Insert the DC cnduit int ne f the DC-side glands n the Safety Switch (left side r the left gland at the bttm f the Safety Switch). 3. Equipment grunding: Cnnect the DC equipment grund cnductr t the equipment grunding terminal blck in the Safety Switch. NOTE Functinal Electrical Earthing f DC-side negative r psitive is prhibited because the inverter has n transfrmer. Earthing f mdule frames and munting equipment (equiptential bnding) is required per NEC. 4. Cnnect the DC wires frm the PV installatin t the DC+ and DC- terminal blcks, accrding t the labels n the terminals: 24 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

26 Use a standard flat-blade screwdriver t cnnect the wires t the spring-clamp terminals. The screwdriver blade shuld fit freely in the terminal pening. T large a blade can crack the plastic husing. Insert the screwdriver and firmly tilt it t press the release mechanism and pen the clamp. Insert the wire int the tp pening (see Figure 17). Remve the screwdriver the wire is autmatically clamped. Chapter 4: Cnnecting the AC and the Strings t the Safety Switch CAUTION! Ensure that the Plus (+) wire is cnnected t the + terminal and that the Minus (-) wire is cnnected t the Minus (-) terminal cnnectr. Veillez à ce que le câble Plus (+) sit cnnecté au terminal + et que le câble - sit cnnecté au cnnecteur terminal. NOTE Fr systems with three strings r mre fuses may need t be installed in bth the psitive and negative cnductrs as required by Article (B). Fr mre infrmatin, refer t the Technical Nte String Fusing Requirements in SlarEdge Systems at requirements.pdf. NOTE SlarEdge's fixed input vltage architecture enables the parallel strings t be f different lengths. Therefre, they d nt need t have the same number f pwer ptimizers, as lng as the length f each string is within the permitted range. Figure 17: DC Spring-clamp terminals 5. Clse the Safety Switch cver: Attach the switch cver and secure it by tightening the fur screws with a trque f 1.2 N*m / 0.9 ft.*lb. 6. Ensure prper cnduit sealing; inspect the entire cnduit run and use standard cnduit sealants t avid water penetratin. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

27 Chapter 5: Cmmissining the Installatin Chapter 5: Cmmissining the Installatin This chapter describes hw t activate the system, pair the pwer ptimizers t the inverter and verify the prper functining f the system. Step 1: Activating the System 1. Verify that the inverter ON/OFF switch is OFF. 2. Mve the Safety Switch t the ON psitin. 3. If nt already remved, remve the inverter cver: Open the inverter cver s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cver hrizntally befre lwering it. WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. D nt tuch uninsulated wires when the inverter cver is remved. RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION, ne tuchez pas les fils nn islés lrsque le cuvercle de l'nduleur est retiré. 4. Activate the inverter: a. Verify that the card S/N matches the inverter S/N. b. Insert the card int the slt marked "CARD" n the cmmunicatin bard. c. Turn AC ON. d. LCD shws: Running Script... è Dne! If LCD shws: Failed: Figure 18: Cmmunicatin bard and activatin card Turn AC OFF and ON (reset), and repeat the activatin prcess. Use the activatin cde that appears n the certificatin inverter label t manually activate the inverter. If the prblem persists, cntact SlarEdge Supprt. NOTE Yu can use the activatin cde that appears n the certificatin inverter label t activate the inverter in case f a script errr r a missing activatin card. 5. Verify that the inverter is cnfigured t the prper cuntry: Press the up r dwn buttns until reaching the ID status screen: D S P 1 / 2 : / C P U : x x C u n t r y : U S A 1 26 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

28 Chapter 5: Cmmissining the Installatin 6. If required, perfrm the fllwing additinal steps befre clsing the inverter cver: Cuntry settings r inverter cnfiguratin using the internal LCD user buttns refer t Cuntry and Grid n page 37. Cmmunicatin ptins cnnectin refer t Setting Up Cmmunicatin n page Clse the inverter cver by tightening the screws with a trque f 9.0 N*m/ 6.6 lb*ft. 8. Ensure prper cnduit sealing; inspect the entire cnduit run and use standard cnduit sealants t avid water penetratin. 9. Turn ON the Safety Switch. If an additinal external DC switch is installed between the pwer ptimizers and the inverter(s) then turn it ON. A status screen similar t the fllwing appears n the LCD panel: V a c [ V ] V d c [ V ] P a c [ w ] P _ O K : / < S _ O K > O F F 10. Verify that the fllwing infrmatin appears n the LCD panel: P_OK: Appears nly upn pairing prcess cmpletin and first telemetry receptin frm the pwer ptimizers. Indicates cnnectin t the pwer ptimizers and that at least ne pwer ptimizer is sending mnitring data. If P_OK des nt appear, check the pwer ptimizer, string and DC input cnnectins. 000/000: Appears nly upn first telemetry receptin frm the pwer ptimizers. Indicates the number f pwer ptimizers that have been paired t this inverter. At this stage, the number shuld be 000, since n pwer ptimizers have been paired. S_OK: the cnnectin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal is successful (shuld appear nly if the inverter is cnnected t the server). If S_OK is nt displayed and the inverter is cnnected t the server, refer t Errrs and Trubleshting n page 56. Vac [V]: the grid AC utput vltage. Verify the crrect value. Vdc [V]: The DC input vltage f the lngest string cnnected t the inverter. There shuld be a safety vltage f 1V fr each pwer ptimizer in the string. NOTE A measurement errr n the inverter LCD f ±3 V is acceptable. Pac [w]: the AC utput pwer (shuld be 0.0 since the inverter is OFF). OFF: the inverter ON/OFF switch is in the OFF psitin. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

29 Step 2: Pairing Pwer Optimizers t the Inverter Step 2: Pairing Pwer Optimizers t the Inverter Once all cnnectins are made, all the pwer ptimizers must be lgically paired t their inverter. The pwer ptimizers d nt start prducing pwer until they are paired with an inverter. This step describes hw t assign each inverter t the pwer ptimizers frm which it will prduce pwer. Perfrm this step when the mdules are expsed t sunlight. If the string length is changed r a pwer ptimizer is replaced, repeat the pairing prcess. 1. Perfrm pairing: Press and hld dwn the inverter LCD OK buttn (rightmst n the cmmunicatin bard; see Figure 18) fr abut 10 secnds. The fllwing message is displayed: K e e p h l d i n g b u t t n f r p a i r i n g, r e l e a s e t e n t e r m e n u... R e m a i n i n g : 3 s e c Keep hlding fr 5 secnds until the fllwing is displayed: P a i r i n g T u r n S w i t c h T O n 2. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t ON within 5 secnds. If yu wait lnger than 5 secnds the inverter exits the pairing mde. The fllwing message is displayed indicating that the inverter is perfrming the pairing: P a i r i n g R e m a i n i n g [ s e c ] : Wait fr the cmpletin f the pairing (remaining secnds is 0). If pairing fails, an errr is displayed. In this case, repeat the pairing steps, and refer t Pwer Optimizer Trubleshting n page 62. If the prblem persists, cntact SlarEdge Supprt. When pairing succeeds, the fllwing message is displayed: P a i r i n g P a i r i n g C m p l e t e d 4. Upn pairing cmpletin, the inverter cntinues with assigning numbers t the pwer ptimizers and mapping them int strings: Pwer ptimizer detectin - the pwer ptimizer IDs are detected and each ptimizer is assigned a unique number, which is later used by the inverter fr synchrnizing telemetries. This detectin is perfrmed while the ptimizers are in safe vltage. String detectin - During this prcedure the lgical string f each ptimizer is detected. This detectin is perfrmed while sme ptimizers are set t MaxVut mde. The detectin and assignment f pwer ptimizers may take up t 2 minutes. The system startup prcess begins: Since the inverter is ON, the pwer ptimizers start prducing pwer and the inverter starts cnverting AC. 28 Cntrl and Cmmunicatin Gateway HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide

30 Chapter 5: Cmmissining the Installatin WARNING! When yu turn ON the inverter ON/OFF switch, the DC cables carry a high vltage and the pwer ptimizers n lnger utput a safe 1V utput. Après avir mis l'interrupteur ON/OFF de l'nduleur mnphasé sur ON, les câbles DC prtent une haute tensin et les ptimiseurs de puissance ne génèrent plus la tensin de sécurité de 1V. When the inverter starts cnverting pwer after the initial cnnectin t the AC, the inverter enters Standby mde until its wrking vltage is reached. This mde is indicated by the flickering green inverter LED. While the inverter is in Standby mde, it mnitrs the grid and verifies crrect grid vltage and frequency. The fllwing message is displayed: W a k i n g U p... R e m a i n i n g : S e c The cuntdwn indicates the secnds remaining until entering the Prductin mde. This time is in accrdance with lcal regulatins and is typically between three t five minutes. When cuntdwn is cmplete, the inverter enters Prductin mde and prduces pwer. The steadily lit green inverter LED indicates this mde. 5. Enable Rapid Shutdwn: a. Enter Setup mde as described in Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde n page 34. b. Scrll t the Maintenance menu and select Optimizer Cnf. è Set Rapid Shutdwn è Enable. S e t R a p i d S h u t d w n E x i t Cntrl and Cmmunicatin Gateway HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide 29

31 Step 3: Verifying Prper Operatin Step 3: Verifying Prper Operatin After the wake-up time is ver, a status screen similar t the fllwing appears n the inverter LCD panel: V a c [ V ] V d c [ V ] P a c [ W ] P _ O K : X X X / Y Y Y < S _ O K > O N 1. Verify the fllwing: The green inverter LED is steadily lit. The ON/OFF indicatr n the LCD panel reads ON. P_OK: XXX/YYY: There is a cnnectin t the pwer ptimizers and at least ne pwer ptimizer is sending mnitring data. Optimizers send telemetries in a frequency f up t 10 minutes. S_OK appears, if the inverter is cnnected t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. Vac [V] specifies the measured grid AC utput vltage. Vdc [v] : Specifies the DC input vltage, which shuld equal the sum f the utput vltages f all mdules (and shuld be within the perating range f the inverter). Pac [W] specifies the AC utput pwer prduced. 2. Take nte f the serial # n the inverter label using the detachable 2D barcde sticker n each device. This infrmatin is used in the SlarEdge mnitring prtal t identify this inverter and is needed t pen a new site in the mnitring prtal. Yur SlarEdge pwer harvesting system is nw peratinal. Step 4: Reprting and Mnitring Installatin Data NOTE This step requires cnnecting ne f the cmmunicatin ptins. Refer t Setting Up Cmmunicatin n page 47. The SlarEdge Mnitring System The SlarEdge clud-based mnitring platfrm (mnitring prtal) enables accessing SlarEdge site infrmatin, including up-t-date infrmatin viewed in a physical r lgical view. The mnitring prtal is described in detail in the SlarEdge Mnitring Prtal User Guide, available n the SlarEdge website at The SlarEdge mnitring prtal can display lgical and physical layuts f the installed system, as fllws: Lgical Layut: Shws a schematic lgical layut f the cmpnents in the system, such as: inverters, strings and mdules, as well as their electrical cnnectivity. This view enables yu t see which mdules are cnnected in each string, which strings are cnnected t each inverter, and s n. Physical Layut: Shws a schematic physical layut f the cmpnents in the system, such as: inverters, strings and mdules, as well as their electrical cnnectivity. This view enables a bird s eye view f the actual lcatin f a system cmpnent. 30 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

32 Using the prtal, yu can: View the latest perfrmance f specific cmpnents. Find under-perfrming cmpnents, such as mdules, by cmparing their perfrmance t that f ther cmpnents f the same type. Pinpint the lcatin f alerted cmpnents using the physical layut. See hw cmpnents are cnnected t each ther. Pair pwer ptimizers remtely. T display a lgical layut, insert the inverter serial number in the new site created in the applicatin. When the cmmunicatin between the inverter and the mnitring server is established, the lgical layut is displayed. T display a physical layut, yu need t map the lcatins f the installed pwer ptimizers. T generate a physical mapping, use either the Site Mapper applicatin r a mapping template, which shuld be filled ut using the detachable stickers (see Prviding Installatin Infrmatin, belw). The lgical and physical mapping can be used fr debugging a prblem using the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. If yu d nt reprt the physical and lgical mapping f the installed pwer ptimizers t SlarEdge, the SlarEdge mnitring prtal will shw the lgical layut indicating which pwer ptimizers are cnnected t which inverter, but will nt shw strings r the physical lcatin f pwer ptimizers. The inverter may be cnnected t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal via LAN r via an external mdem cnnected t the inverter's RS232 cnnectr. Alternatively, yu can cnnect the inverter t anther inverter that is already cnnected t the server, in a master-slave cnfiguratin. Refer t Setting Up Cmmunicatin n page 47. Prviding Installatin Infrmatin Use ne f the fllwing methds t cnnect yur PV system t the SlarEdge clud-based mnitring platfrm (mnitring prtal). Site Mapper Applicatin Andrid Use the SlarEdge Site Mapper smart-phne applicatin t scan the pwer ptimizer and inverter 2D bar-cdes, and map the system physical layut in the SlarEdge mnitring prtal.this applicatin is integrated with the SlarEdge mnitring prtal and enables: Simple n-site registratin f new systems. Creating, editing and verifying system physical layut. Scanning and assigning the pwer ptimizer serial number t the crrect lcatin in the system physical layut. Fr detailed infrmatin, refer t the SlarEdge Site Mapper dem mvies: Chapter 5: Cmmissining the Installatin Creating new sites using the SlarEdge Site Mapper mbile applicatin Mapping pwer ptimizers using the SlarEdge Site Mapper mbile applicatin SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

33 Creating a Site in the SlarEdge Mnitring Prtal iphne Use the SlarEdge Site Mapper smartphne applicatin t scan the pwer ptimizer and inverter 2D barcdes. This applicatin creates an XML file that can be upladed t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal during site registratin. The SlarEdge Site Mapper can be dwnladed frm the applicatin stres. Fr detailed infrmatin, refer t the SlarEdge Site Mapper Sftware Guide r t the Site Mapper dem mvie, available n the SlarEdge website at Creating a Site in the SlarEdge Mnitring Prtal Create the site in the mnitring prtal using the registratin frm available at Fill ut all required infrmatin in the frm, which includes infrmatin abut yur installatin, as well as details abut its lgical and physical mapping. Paper Template Fill ut the Physical Layut Template (dwnladable frm the SlarEdge site) using the detachable 2D barcde stickers n each pwer ptimizer. Once the frm is cmpleted, scan it and uplad the scanned file t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal during site registratin. Fr an example paper template, refer t 32 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

34 Chapter 6: User Interface Chapter 6: User Interface LCD User Buttns Use the fur buttns lcated under the LCD panel fr cntrlling the LCD menus and cnfiguring the inverter. When pressing the buttns, make sure yur finger is directly aligned with the buttn t avid erratic presses. A beeping sund is prduced as input cnfirmatin. Figure 19: LCD buttns Use the fur user buttns t cntrl the LCD panel menus: Esc: Mves the cursr (>) t the beginning f the currently displayed parameter; ges t the previus menu, and cancels a value change with a lng press (until Abrted is displayed). Up and Dwn: Mves the cursr frm ne menu ptin t anther, mves amng the characters f a displayed parameter, and tggles between pssible characters when setting a value. OK (Enter) : Selects a menu ptin and accepts a value change with a lng press (until Applied is displayed). Use the three rightmst buttns Up, Dwn and OK sequentially fr entering the Setup mde. The LCD screen displays status infrmatin f the system and varius menus fr cnfiguratin ptins. The LCD panel and buttns are used during the fllwing prcesses: Operatinal mde: The LCD panel allws checking fr prper system peratin. Refer t Status Screens - Operatinal Mde n page 41 fr a descriptin f this ptin. Use the up and dwn buttns t tggle thrugh the infrmative displays. Setup mde: Upn installatin, an installer may perfrm basic cnfiguratin, as described in Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde n the next page. Errr messages: In the event f a prblem, an errr message may be displayed n the LCD panel. Fr mre infrmatin, refer t Errrs and Trubleshting n page 56 and Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde n the next page SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

35 Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde After inverter installatin, an installer may perfrm basic system cnfiguratin. Cnfiguratin is dne when the inverter is in Setup mde. T enter Setup mde: 1. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF (AC remains ON). WARNING! If the inverter was perating prperly (pwer was prduced by the pwer ptimizers), the fllwing message is displayed. D C V O L T A G E N O T S A F E D O N O T D I S C O N N E C T V D C : This message is displayed until the DC vltage is safe (50V). D nt pen the cver until the vltage is safe r until at least five minutes have passed. La tensin de sécurité par défault est de 50V. Ne pas uvrir le cuvercle u les cnnecteurs DC jusqu'à ce que la tensin sit affichée cmme sécurisé u jusqu'à ce que cinq minutes au mins se sient éculées. 2. Press the OK buttn fr at least 5 secnds. The fllwing message is displayed: P l e a s e e n t e r P a s s w r d * * * * * * * * 3. Press the Up, Dwn and OK buttns (Up=1, Dwn=2, OK=3) fr entering the Setup mde passwrd: pq OK pqok pq ( ). C u n t r y < U S A + > L a n g u a g e < E n g > C m m u n i c a t i n P w e r C n t r l D i s p l a y M a i n t e n a n c e I n f r m a t i n The inverter is nw in Setup mde and all its LEDs are lit. The inverter autmatically exits Setup mde if n buttns are pressed fr mre than 2 minutes. 34 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

36 The fllwing shws a hierarchical tree f the menu ptins, which are described in Cnfiguratin Menu Optins n page 37. Actual menus may vary frm shwn depending n the firmware versin f the inverter and n the cuntry. Main menu: Cuntry: Language: C u n t r y < U S A + > L a n g u a g e < E n g > C m m u n i c a t i n P w e r C n t r l D i s p l a y M a i n t e n a n c e I n f r m a t i n U S A + Cmmunicatin E n g l i s h G e r m a n S p a n i s h F r e n c h I t a l i a n S e r v e r < L A N > L A N C n f R S C n f < S > Z i g B e e C n f < S > R S C n f C e l l u l a r C n f G P I O C n f < M T R > Chapter 6: User Interface SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

37 Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde Pwer Cntrl : G r i d C n t r l < E n > E n e r g y M a n a g e r R R C R C n f. R e a c t i v e P w r C n f. A c t i v e P w r C n f. P h a s e B a l a n c e < D i s > W a k e u p C n f. P ( f ) A d v a n c e d L a d D e f a u l t s Display: T e m p e r a t u r e < C > L C D O n T i m e < 3 0 > T L M O n T i m e < 1 5 > Maintenance: D a t e a n d T i m e R e s e t C u n t e r s F a c t r y R e s e t S W U p g r a d e S D - C a r d A F C I < D i s > D i a g n s t i c s S t a n d b y M d e G r i d P r t e c t i n Infrmatin: V e r s i n s E r r r L g W a r n i n g l g H a r d w a r e I D s 36 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

38 Chapter 6: User Interface Cnfiguratin Menu Optins This sectin describes hw t use the LCD menus fr cnfiguring the inverter. Cuntry and Grid 1. Select the Cuntry ptin t specify the cuntry in which the inverter is installed and the grid t which it is cnnected. This parameter may arrive pre-cnfigured. If s, verify that it is set t the prper cuntry. WARNING! The inverter must be cnfigured t the prper cuntry in rder t ensure that it cmplies with the cuntry grid cde and functins prperly with that cuntry grids. L'nduleur dit être cnfiguré pur le pays apprprié afin d'assurer un fnctinnement cnvenable avec le réseau de ce pays. A list f cuntries is displayed. If n cuntry is cnfigured, the value is <NONE>. NOTE If an inverter is nt cnfigured t any cuntry, it will nt prduce energy, and the fllwing message will be displayed n the LCD: N Cuntry Selected A plus sign (+) near the cuntry indicates that anther menu will be displayed after selectin. When selecting Aut, the inverter autmatically detects the used grid. When selecting an ptin with N Neutral r N N, cnnectin t Neutral line is nt required. Fr any ther ptin, yu must cnnect the Neutral line. 2. Cnfirm yur cuntry selectin in the cnfirmatin screen: Tggle t YES and press Enter. Language 1. Select the Language ptin t set the language in which the LCD shuld display. 2. Cnfirm yur language selectin in the cnfirmatin screen: Tggle t YES and press Enter. Cmmunicatin 1. Select the Cmmunicatin ptin t define and cnfigure: The cmmunicatin ptin used by the inverter t cmmunicate with the SlarEdge mnitring prtal The cmmunicatin ptin used t cmmunicate between multiple SlarEdge devices r ther external nn-slaredge devices, such as electricity meters r lggers. 2. Select Server t set which cmmunicatin methd is used t cmmunicate between devices and the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. Refer t fr a full descriptin f these cmmunicatin ptins. NOTE The Server menu shws nly the cmmunicatin ptins installed in the inverter. The fllwing shws a hierarchical tree f the menu ptins in the Cmmunicatin menu. Fr detailed infrmatin abut all the cnfiguratin ptins, refer t the Cmmunicatin Optins Applicatin Nte, available n the SlarEdge website at nte_v2_250_and_abve.pdf. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

39 Cmmunicatin Cmmunicatin: S e r v e r < L A N > L A N C n f R S C n f < S > Z i g B e e C n f < S > R S C n f C e l l u l a r C n f G P I O C n f < M T R > Server: L A N R S Z i g b e e C e l l u l a r R S N n e LAN Cnf: I P C n f i g S e t D H C P < e n > S e t I P S e t M a s k S e t G a t e w a y S e t D N S S e t S e r v e r A d d r S e t S e r v e r P r t RS485-1 Cnf: D e v i c e T y p e < S E > P r t c l < M > D e v i c e I D < 1 > S l a v e D e t e c t < # > S l a v e L i s t < # > ZigBee Cnf. (enabled nly if the ZigBee internal mdule is cnnected): D e v i c e T y p e < S E > P r t c l < M P S > D e v i c e I D < 1 > P A N I D S c a n C h a n n e l L a d Z B D e f a u l t s 38 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

40 Chapter 6: User Interface RS232 Cnf: GPIO Cnf: D e v i c e T y p e < S E > P r t c l < G S M > S e t A P N Pwer Cntrl S e t M d e m T y p e S e t U s e r N a m e S e t P a s s w r d D e v i c e T y p e < R R C R > Fr detailed infrmatin abut active and reactive pwer cntrl ptins refer t the Pwer Cntrl Applicatin Nte, available n the SlarEdge website at cnfiguratin.pdf. G r i d C n t r l < E n > E n e r g y M a n a g e r R R C R C n f. R e a c t i v e P w r C n f. A c t i v e P w r C n f. P h a s e B a l a n c e < D i s > W a k e u p C n f. P ( f ) A d v a n c e d L a d D e f a u l t s The Grid Cntrl ptin is disabled by default. Enabling it pens additinal ptins in the menu, as shwn n page 35. Display Select Display t set the fllwing: T e m p e r a t u r e < C > L C D O n T i m e < 3 0 > T L M O n T i m e < 1 5 > Temperature: Select Celsius r Fahrenheit units. LCD On Time <30>: The number f secnds that the LCD backlight is ON after pressing the LCD light buttn. Set a value within the range f secnds. TLM On Time <15>: The number f minutes that the LCD backlight is ON while viewing the Telemetry windw. Set a value within the range f minutes. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

41 Maintenance Maintenance Select Maintenance t set the fllwing ptins: D a t e a n d T i m e R e s e t C u n t e r s F a c t r y R e s e t S W U p g r a d e S D - C a r d A F C I < D i s > D i a g n s t i c s S t a n d b y M d e G r i d P r t e c t i n Date and Time: Set the internal real-time clck. If cnnected t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal, the date and time are set autmatically and nly time zne shuld be set. Reset Cunters: Resets the accumulated energy cunters that are sent t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal Factry Reset: Perfrms a general reset t the default device settings. SW Upgrade SD-Card: Perfrm a sftware upgrade using an SD card. Diagnstics: Displays the Islatin Status and ptimizers status screens. Refer t trubleshting.pdf. AFCI: Enables r disables arc-fault self-test. Manual AFCI Test: Accessible frm the LCD Light buttn menus nly. Starts a self-test fr arc detectin. Refer t Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin n page 64. Standby Mde: Enables/disables Standby Mde - fr remte cmmissining. Grid Prtectin: Available in specific cuntries. Enables viewing and setting grid prtectin values. Refer t prtectin_values.pdf. Optimizer Cnf.:. Opens the Rapid Shutdwn menu.. Infrmatin Select Infrmatin t display the fllwing ptins: V e r s i n s E r r r L g W a r n i n g l g H a r d w a r e I D s Versins: Displays inverter firmware versins: ID: The inverter ID. DSP 1/2: The DSP digital cntrl bard firmware versin CPU: The cmmunicatin bard firmware versin NOTE Please have these numbers ready when yu cntact SlarEdge Supprt. Errr Lg: Displays the last five errrs. Warning Lg: Displays the last five warnings. 40 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

42 Chapter 6: User Interface Hardware IDs: Displays the fllwing HW serial numbers (if exist, and cnnected t the inverter): ID: the inverter's ID RGM1: A preassembled RGM r any external electricity meter (with lwer Mdbus ID) RGM2: A secnd external electricity meter (with the higher Mdbus ID) ZB: Zigbee MAC address Cell: MEID (CDMA) r IMEI (GSM) Status Screens - Operatinal Mde During nrmal peratin pressing the LCD buttns turns n the LCD backlight. Additinal presses display the fllwing screens ne after the ther. Initial Status V a c [ V ] V d c [ V ] P a c [ W ] P _ O K : X X X / Y Y Y < S _ O K > O N Vac [V]: The AC utput vltage Vdc [V]: The DC input vltage Pac [W]: The AC utput pwer Main Inverter Status V a c [ V ] V d c [ V ] P a c [ W ] W F a c [ H z ] O P s _ O k T e m p W W W 1 1 W W W Vac [V]: The AC utput vltage. Vdc [V]: The DC input vltage. Pac [W]: The AC utput pwer. Fac [Hz]: The AC utput frequency. OPs_Ok: Number f ptimizers sending telemetries (indicating that they are paired) Temp [C r F]: The inverter heat sink temperature SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

43 Energy Meter Status Energy Meter Status Displays the ttal energy prduced during the last day, mnth, year and since inverter installatin. D a y [ W h ] : 0. 0 M n t h [ K W h ] : 0. 0 Y e a r [ K W h ] : 0. 0 T t a l [ K W h ] : 0. 0 If a meter is cnnected t the inverter, the fllwing status screen, shwing the pwer and energy readings, is displayed instead f the abve screen. If the meter is set t Exprt +Imprt, there are tw status screens, with the first line displaying: "Exprt Meter" r "Imprt Meter". The fllwing is an example f an exprt meter status: E x p r t M e t e r S t a t u s : < O K / E r r r # > P w e r [ W ] : E n e r g y [ W h ] : x x x x x. x X X X X X. X Status: Displays OK if the meter is cmmunicating with the cmmunicatin bard. <Errr message>: If there is a meter errr, it is displayed in this line. Pwer (W): Depending n the meter type cnnected t the inverter, this line displays the exprted r imprted pwer in Watts. Energy (Wh): The ttal energy read by the meter, in Watt/hur. The value displayed in this line depends n the meter type cnnected t the inverter and its lcatin: If a bidirectinal meter is cnnected at the cnsumptin pint, this value is the cnsumed energy. If the meter is installed at the prductin cnnectin pint, this value is the energy prduced by the site. If the meter is installed at the grid cnnectin pint, this value is the energy exprted t the grid. If the inverter is cnnected t the SlarEdge server, this value will als be displayed in the mnitring prtal. NOTE This data is accumulated accrding t an internal real-time clck. Telemetry Status This screen displays the last pwer ptimizer telemetry received. The display changes as each pwer ptimizer sends its telemetry. In rder t verify prper installatin, the installer may view the Telemetry windw fr sme time in rder t bserve the pwer ptimizers' reprt prcess. M d u l e : B E n e r g y [ W h ] : V d c _ O [ V ] : V d c _ I [ V ] : I _ i n [ A ] : 7. 8 T e m p [ C ] : Mdule: Pwer ptimizer serial number Energy: pwer ptimizer energy 42 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

44 Chapter 6: User Interface Vdc_O: Pwer ptimizer utput vltage Vdc_I: Pwer ptimizer input vltage (mdule vltage) I_in: Pwer ptimizer input current Temp: Pwer ptimizer temperature ID Status This screen displays the inverter sftware versin and the cuntry t which the inverter is cnfigured. D S P 1 / 2 : / C P U : x x C u n t r y : U S A 1 ID: The inverter ID. DSP 1/2: The DSP digital cntrl bard firmware versin CPU: The cmmunicatin bard firmware versin Cuntry: the current cuntry setting Server Cmmunicatin Status S e r v e r : L A N < S _ O K > S t a t u s : < O K > x x x x x x x x < E R R O R M E S S A G E > NOTE If the cnnectin methd is CDMA (Cellular) r GSM, the server screen is replaced with the Cellular r GSM status screens (see Cellular Status n the next page and GSM Status n the next page). Server: The methd f cnnectin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. S_OK: The cnnectin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal is successful (shuld appear nly if the inverter is cnnected t the server). Status: Displays OK if the inverter established successful cnnectin and cmmunicatin with the specified server prt/device (LAN, RS485 r ZigBee mdule). xxxxxxxx: Eight-bit Ethernet cmmunicatin cnnectin status: A string f 1s and 0s is displayed. 1 indicates OK, 0 indicates an errr. Errr message, accrding t failure. Refer t Errr Cdes n page 57. IP Status This screen describes the Ethernet cnfiguratin: IP, Mask, Gateway and MAC address (Media Access Cntrl) f the Inverter. I P M S K G W M A C SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

45 ZigBee Status ZigBee Status This screen describes the ZigBee cnfiguratin: P A N : X X X X X C H : X X / X X X X R S S I : < L > M I D : X X X X X X RSSI: The receive signal strength indicatin f the clsest ZigBee in the system. L = lw, M = medium, H = high and (-) = n signal. PAN ID: The ZigBee transceiver PAN ID Ch.: The ZigBee transceiver channel ID: The ZigBee transceiver ID MID: The Master ID f the crdinatr (master) ZigBee mdule. This field is shwn nly in devices with ruter (slave) ZigBee mdules, and after a successful ZigBee assciatin. If a ZigBee mdule is nt cnnected, a N ZigBee message is displayed instead f the MID field. Cellular Status If a cellular (CDMA) mdem is cnnected, this screen replaces the Server status screen: S e r v e r : C e l l < S _ O K > S t a t u s : < O K > S i g : 5 M N O : < E r r r m e s s a g e > Server: The methd f cmmunicatin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. Shuld display Cell. Status: Displays OK if the inverter established a successful physical cnnectin t the Cellular mdem. S_OK: The last cmmunicatin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal was successful (appears if the inverter is cnnected t the prtal). Sig: The signal strength, received frm the cellular mdem. A value between 0-5, (0 = n signal, 5 = excellent signal). Errr message per cmmunicatin cnnectin status failure GSM Status If a GSM mdem is cnnected, this screen replaces the Server status screen: S e r v e r : C e l l < S _ O K > S t a t u s : < O K > M N O : < x x x x x x x > S i g : 5 < E r r r m e s s a g e > Server: The methd f cmmunicatin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. Shuld display Cell. Status: Displays OK if the inverter established a successful physical cnnectin t the mdem. S_OK: The last cmmunicatin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal was successful (appears if the inverter is cnnected t the prtal). If S_OK is nt displayed, refer t Status Screens - Operatinal Mde n page 41. MNO: The mbile netwrk peratr name Sig: The signal strength, received frm the mdem. A value between 0-5, (0 = n signal, 5 = excellent signal). Errr message per cmmunicatin cnnectin status failure. 44 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

46 Chapter 6: User Interface Cmmunicatin Prts Status D e v P r t # # R S < S E > < S > < - - > R S < S E > < S > < - - > Z i g B e e < S E > < M P S > < - - > ##: The ttal number f slaves detected n the specific prt Dev: The type f device that was cnfigured t a specific prt (based n the prt s functinality), as fllws: SE: SlarEdge device (default) LGR: Nn-SlarEdge lgger MLT: Multiple devices, such as meters and batteries HA: Hme autmatin devices (fr lad management) PROT: The prtcl type t which the prt is set: Fr a SlarEdge device: RS485 prtcl ZigBee prtcl S: SlarEdge slave M: SlarEdge master P2P: ZigBee pint-t-pint MPM: ZigBee multipint master (fr the SlarEdge ZigBee hme gateway r fr lad management by the inverter) MPS: ZigBee multipint slave (fr a ZigBee ruter mdule) Fr electricity meters, refer t the applicatin nte - Cnnecting an Electricity Meter t SlarEdge Devices at SS: SunSpec - fr a nn-slaredge lgger (mnitring and cntrl) Smart Energy Management Status This screen is displayed nly when Smart Energy Management is enabled. The screen shws energy details f the site: S i t e L i m i t : 7. 0 k W S i t e P r d : k W S i t e E x p r t : 4. 0 k W S e l f - c n s u m e : 6. 0 k W Site Limit: The limit that was defined fr the site Site Prd: The pwer prduced by the site Site Exprt: The pwer that is fed int the grid Self-cnsume: The PV pwer cnsumed by the site SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

47 Pwer Cntrl Status Fr mre infrmatin, refer t the Exprt Limitatin Applicatin Nte, available n the SlarEdge website at applicatin_nte.pdf. Pwer Cntrl Status This screen is displayed nly when Pwer Cntrl is enabled (available frm cmmunicatin bard (CPU) firmware versin 2.7xx/3.7xx and later). P W R C T R L : R E M O T E P W R L i m i t : k W C s P h i : 0. 9 P w e r P r d : W PWR CTRL: The pwer cntrl status: REMOTE - Cmmunicatin with the RRCR r smart energy manager is cnfirmed/validated. LOCAL - The pwer is cntrlled lcally (e.g. by a fixed limit), r this inverter limits the PV pwer prductin t its relative prtin f the feed-in pwer limit, as a result f discnnected cmmunicatin with the smart energy manager. If this status appears, check the cmmunicatin t the smart energy manager r the cmmunicatin t the meter. PWR Limit: The inverter maximum utput pwer set by ne f the pwer limiting ptins: RRCR Smart energy manager (Feed-in limitatin) P(f) P(U) Q(U) Cs Phi: The rati between active t reactive pwer Pwer Prd: The pwer prduced by the inverter Fr mre infrmatin, refer t the Pwer Cntrl Applicatin Nte, available n the SlarEdge website at cntrl_cnfiguratin.pdf. 46 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

48 Chapter 7: Setting Up Cmmunicatin Pwer ptimizers send infrmatin t the inverter via the DC pwer lines (the PV utput circuit). The infrmatin is sent frm the inverter t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal thrugh the Internet. In rder t send the data frm the inverter, a cmmunicatin cnnectin must be set up, as described in this chapter. Cmmunicatin setup is nt required fr pwer harvesting, hwever is needed fr using the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. This chapter describes setting up cmmunicatin between multiple inverters fr a master/slave cnfiguratin. CAUTION! When cnnecting the cmmunicatin cables, make sure that the ON/OFF switch at the bttm f the inverter is turned OFF, and the AC is turned OFF. When cnfiguring the cmmunicatin parameters, make sure that the ON/OFF switch is OFF, and the AC is turned ON. Lrs de la cnnexin des câbles de cmmunicatin, assurez-vus que l'interrupteur MARCHE/ARRÊT à la base de l'nduleur sit en psitin ARRÊT, et le CA est en psitin ARRÊT. Lrs de la cnfiguratin des paramètres de cmmunicatin, assurez-vus que l'interrupteur MARCHE/ARRÊT sit en psitin ARRÊT, et le CA est en psitin MARCHE. Cmmunicatin Types Ethernet: used fr a LAN cnnectin RS485: used fr the cnnectin f multiple SlarEdge devices n the same bus in a master-slave cnfiguratin. RS485 can als be used as an interface t external devices, such as meters and third party data lggers. ZigBee: ptinal wireless cmmunicatin (purchased separately; refer t the supplied manual, als available at (under ZigBee). Cellular: ptinal cellular wireless cnnectin (purchased separately; refer t the supplied manual). Only cmmunicatin prducts ffered by SlarEdge are supprted. Cmmunicatin Cnnectrs Tw cmmunicatin glands are used fr cnnectin f the varius cmmunicatin ptins.the table belw describes the functinality f each gland pening. Unused penings shuld remain sealed. Gland# Opening fr cable size (diameter) Cnnectin type mm RS485 Chapter 7: Setting Up Cmmunicatin 1 (PG16) mm, with cut Ethernet (CAT5/6) 2-4 mm, with cut ZigBee, CDMA r GSM antenna cable 2 (M12x1.5) 4-8 mm ZigBee, CDMA r GSM antenna cable Figure 20: Cmmunicatin Glands SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

49 Remving the Inverter Cver The cmmunicatin bard has a standard RJ45 terminal blck fr Ethernet cnnectin, a 6-pin terminal blck fr RS485 cnnectin, and an 8-pin cnnectr fr pwer cntrl devices. The SlarEdge ZigBee mdule can be cnnected t the cmmunicatin bard fr ptinal wireless cnnectin. Figure 21: Cmmunicatin bard cnnectrs Remving the Inverter Cver Use the fllwing prcedure fr cver remval fr cmmunicatin cnnectin r maintenance. 1. Turn OFF, r verify that the Safety Switch is OFF. 2. Turn OFF, r verify that the inverter ON/OFF switch is OFF. 3. Verify that AC t the inverter is OFF, r discnnect the AC t the inverter by turning OFF the circuit breakers n the distributin panel. Wait 5 minutes fr the capacitrs t discharge. 4. Open the inverter cver s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cver hrizntally befre lwering it. CAUTION! When remving the cver, make sure nt t damage internal cmpnents. SlarEdge will nt be held respnsible fr any cmpnents damaged as a result f incautius cver remval. Lrs du retrait du cuvercle, assurez-vus de ne pas endmmager les cmpsants internes. SlarEdge ne peut être tenue pur respnsable des cmpsants endmmagés à la suite d'une imprudence dans le retrait du cuvercle. Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin This cmmunicatin ptin enables using an Ethernet cnnectin t cnnect the inverter t the mnitring prtal thrugh a LAN. Figure 22: Example f Ethernet cnnectin 48 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

50 Ethernet cable specificatins: Cable type CAT5/CAT6 Maximum distance between the inverter and the ruter 100 m/ 330 ft. NOTE If using a cable lnger than 10 m / 33 ft in areas where there is a risk f induced vltage surges by lightning, it is recmmend t use external surge prtectin devices. Fr details refer t: If grunded metal cnduit are used fr ruting the cmmunicatin wires, there is n need fr a lightning prtectin device. Chapter 7: Setting Up Cmmunicatin T cnnect the Ethernet cable: 1. Remve the inverter and Safety Switch cvers as described in Remving the Inverter Cver n the previus page. 2. Open the cmmunicatin gland #1. CAUTION! The gland includes a rubber waterprf fitting, which shuld be used t ensure prper sealing. Le cte interne du gland cntient une rndelle qui dit être utilisée pur une bnne étancheïté. 3. Remve the plastic seal frm the large pening that has a cut in the rubber fitting. 4. Remve the rubber fitting frm the gland and insert the CAT5/6 cable thrugh the gland and thrugh the gland pening in the inverter. 5. Insert the cable thrugh the pening in the Safety Switch twards the cmmunicatin bard. 6. Push the cable int the cut pening f the rubber fitting. Figure 23: Cmmunicatin glands and rubber fitting CAT5/6 standard cables have eight wires (fur twisted pairs), as shwn in the diagram belw. Wire clrs may differ frm ne cable t anther. Yu can use either wiring standard, as lng as bth sides f the cable have the same pin-ut and clr-cding. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

51 Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin RJ45 Pin # T568B Wire Clr 1 T568A 10Base-T Signal 100Base-TX Signal 1 White/Orange White/Green Transmit+ 2 Orange Green Transmit- 3 White/Green White/Orange Receive+ 4 Blue Blue Reserved 5 White/Blue White/Blue Reserved 6 Green Orange Received- 7 White/Brwn White/Brwn Reserved 8 Brwn Brwn Reserved Figure 24: Standard cable wiring 7. Use a pre-crimped cable t cnnect via gland #1 t the RJ45 plug n the inverter's cmmunicatin bard r, if using a spl f cable, cnnect as fllws: a. Insert the cable thrugh the gland. b. Remve the cable s external insulatin using a crimping tl r cable cutter and expse eight wires. c. Insert the eight wires int an RJ45 cnnectr, as described in Figure 24 d. Use a crimping tl t crimp the cnnectr. e. Cnnect the Ethernet cnnectr t the RJ45 prt n the cmmunicatin bard. Figure 25: The RJ45 Ethernet cnnectin 1The inverter cnnectin des nt supprt RX/TX plarity change. Supprting crssver Ethernet cables depends n the switch capabilities. 50 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

52 8. Fr the switch/ruter side, use a pre-crimped cable r use a crimper t prepare an RJ45 cmmunicatin cnnectr: Insert the eight wires int the RJ45 cnnectr in the same rder as abve (Figure 24). 9. Cnnect the cable RJ45 cnnectr t the RJ45 prt f the Ethernet switch r ruter. Yu can cnnect mre than ne inverter t the same switch/ruter r t different switches/ruters, as needed. Each inverter sends its mnitred data independently t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. 10. The inverter is cnfigured by default t LAN. If recnfiguratin is required: a. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is OFF. b. Turn ON the AC t the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker n the main distributin panel. c. Turn ON the Safety Switch. WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. D nt tuch uninsulated wires when the inverter cver is remved. RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION, ne tuchez pas les fils nn islés lrsque le cuvercle de l'nduleur est retiré. d. Use the internal user buttns t cnfigure the cnnectin, as described in Cmmunicatin n page 37. NOTE If yur netwrk has a firewall, yu may need t cnfigure it t enable the cnnectin t the fllwing address: Destinatin Address: prd.slaredge.cm TCP Prt: (fr incming and utging data) 11. Verify the cnnectin, as described in Verifying the Cnnectin n page 54. Creating an RS485 Bus Cnnectin The RS485 ptin enables creating a bus f cnnected inverters, cnsisting f up t 31 slave inverters and 1 master inverter. Using this ptin, inverters are cnnected t each ther in a bus (chain), via their RS485 cnnectrs. The first and last inverters in the chain must be terminated. RS485 wiring specificatins: Cable type: Min. 3-wire shielded twisted pair (a 4-wire cable may be used) Wire crss-sectin area: mm²/ AWG (a CAT5 cable may be used) Maximum ndes: 32 Maximum distance between first and last devices: 1 km /3300 ft. NOTE If using a cable lnger than 10 m / 33 ft in areas where there is a risk f induced vltage surges by lightning, it is recmmend t use external surge prtectin devices. Fr details refer t: If grunded metal cnduit are used fr ruting the cmmunicatin wires, there is n need fr a lightning prtectin device. Chapter 7: Setting Up Cmmunicatin SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

53 Creating an RS485 Bus Cnnectin NOTE If a revenue grade meter is cnnected t yur inverter, it uses the RS485 prt and therefre an RS485 Expansin Kit is required (available frm SlarEdge; Refer t The fllwing sectins describe hw t physically cnnect the RS485 bus and hw t cnfigure the bus. T cnnect the RS485 cmmunicatin bus: 1. Remve the inverter cver as described in Remving the Inverter Cver n page Remve the seal frm ne f the penings in cmmunicatin gland and insert the wire thrugh the pening. 3. Pull ut the 6-pin RS485 terminal blck cnnectr, as shwn belw: Figure 26: The RS485 terminal blck 4. Lsen the screws f pins A(+), B(-), and G n the left f the RS485 terminal blck (RS485-1). Figure 27: RS485 terminal blck 5. Insert the wire ends int the G, A and B pins shwn abve. Use Fur- r six-wire twisted pair cable fr this cnnectin. Yu can use any clr wire fr each f the A, B and G cnnectins, as lng as the same clr wire is used fr all A pins, the same clr fr all B pins and the same clr fr all G pins. 52 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

54 6. Chapter 7: Setting Up Cmmunicatin Fr creating an RS485 bus - cnnect all B, A and G pins in all inverters. The fllwing figure shws this cnnectin schema: NOTE Figure 28: Cnnecting the inverters in a chain D nt crss-cnnect B, A and G wires. D nt insert wires int RS485-2 pins. 7. Tighten the terminal blck screws. 8. Check that the wires are fully inserted and cannt be pulled ut easily. 9. Push the RS485 terminal blck firmly all the way int the cnnectr n the right side f the cmmunicatin bard. 10. Terminate the first and last SlarEdge device (inverter/cntrl and cmmunicatin gateway, etc.) in the chain by switching a terminatin DIP-switch inside the inverter t ON (mve the switch up). The switch is lcated n the cmmunicatin bard and is marked SW2. Figure 29: RS485 terminatin switch NOTE Only the first and last SlarEdge devices in the chain shuld be terminated. The ther inverters in the chain shuld have the terminatin switch OFF (dwn psitin). T cnnect t the mnitring prtal: 1. Designate a single inverter as the cnnectin pint between the RS485 bus and the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. This inverter will serve as the master inverter. 2. Cnnect the master t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal via the LAN r ZigBee cmmunicatin ptin. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

55 Additinal Cnnectin Optins T cnfigure the RS485 cmmunicatin bus: All inverters are cnfigured by default as slaves. If recnfiguratin is required: 1. Turn ON the Safety Switch. 2. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is OFF. 3. Turn ON the AC t the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker n the main distributin panel. WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. D nt tuch uninsulated wires when the inverter cver is remved. RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION, ne tuchez pas les fils nn islés lrsque le cuvercle de l'nduleur est retiré. 4. Use the internal buttns t cnfigure the cnnectin (slightly tuch the black square buttns). T set the inverter designated as master, select the fllwing in the LCD menus: Cmmunicatin è Server è LAN, ZigBee, r CDMA RS485-1 Cnf. è Device Type è SlarEdge RS485-1 Cnf. è Prtcl è Master RS485-1 Cnf. è Slave Detect The system starts autmatic detectin f the SlarEdge slave inverters cnnected t the master inverter. The inverter shuld reprt the crrect number f slaves. If it des nt, verify the cnnectins and terminatins. 5. Verify the cnnectin f the master t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal, as described in Verifying the Cnnectin belw. Additinal Cnnectin Optins Creating a Wireless ZigBee Cnnectin This cmmunicatin ptin enables using a ZigBee cnnectin t cnnect ne r several devices t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. The ZigBee device is prvided with a user manual, which shuld be reviewed prir t cnnectin. It is available n the SlarEdge website at (under ZigBee). Creating a Cellular Cnnectin This cmmunicatin ptin enables using a cellular CDMA cnnectin fr cnnecting the device t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. The cellular kit can be purchased separately and assembled during system installatin. The kit is prvided with a user manual, which shuld be reviewed prir t cnnectin. It is available n the SlarEdge website at (under Cellular). Verifying the Cnnectin After cnnecting and cnfiguring a cmmunicatin ptin, perfrm the fllwing steps t check that the cnnectin t the mnitring server has been successfully established. 1. Clse the inverter cver: Attach the inverter cver and secure it by tightening the screws with a trque f 9.0 N*m/ 6.6 lb.*ft. Fr prper sealing, first tighten the crner screws and then the tw central screws. 54 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

56 2. Turn ON the AC t the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker n the main distributin panel and turning n the Safety Switch. 3. Wait fr the inverter t cnnect t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal. This may take up t tw minutes. A status screen similar t the fllwing appears n the LCD panel: V a c [ V ] V d c [ V ] P a c [ w ] P _ O K : / < S _ O K > O F F Chapter 7: Setting Up Cmmunicatin S_OK: Indicates that the cnnectin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal is successful. If S_OK is nt displayed, refer t Trubleshting Cmmunicatin n the next page. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

57 Appendix A: Errrs and Trubleshting Appendix A: Errrs and Trubleshting This appendix describes the errr messages that appear n the LCD panel when an errr ccurs, and hw t trublesht them. Fr further assistance, cntact SlarEdge Supprt. Trubleshting Cmmunicatin Trubleshting Ethernet Cmmunicatin When using Ethernet cmmunicatin, use the Server Cmmunicatin Status windw t identify the lcatin f the errr: S e r v e r : L A N < S _ O K > S t a t u s : < O K > x x x x x x x x < E R R O R M E S S A G E > xxxxxxxx is a string f 1s and 0s shwing an eight-bit cmmunicatin cnnectin status. 1 indicates OK and 0 indicates an errr. Bit Lcatin 1st Errr Message LAN Discnnected Cause and Trubleshting Physical cnnectin fault. Check the cable pinut assignment and cable cnnectin. Refer t Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin n page 48. 2nd DHCP Failed, r Invalid DHCP Cnfig IP settings issue. Check the ruter and invertercnfiguratin. Cnsult yur netwrk IT. 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Gateway Ping Failed G Server Ping Failed Server x Ping Failed Tcp Cnnect. Failed Ping t ruter failed. Check the physical cnnectin t the switch/ruter. Check that the link LED at the ruter /switch is lit (indicating phy-link). If OK - cntact yur netwrk IT, therwise replace the cable r change it frm crss t straight cnnectin. Ping t ggle.cm failed. Cnnect a laptp and check fr internet cnnectin. If internet access is unavailable, cntact yur IT admin r yur internet prvider. Ping r cnnectin t SlarEdge server failed.. Check the SlarEdge server address, under LAN Cnf submenu: Address: prd.slaredge.cm Prt: Check with yur netwrk administratr whether a firewall r anther device is blcking transmissin. 56 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

58 Trubleshting RS485 Cmmunicatin 1. If the message Master Nt Fund appears, check the cnnectins t the master device and fix if required. 2. If after slave detectin the number f slaves displayed in the master under RS485-X Cnf è Slave Detect is smaller than the actual number f slaves, use the slave list t identify missing slaves and trublesht cnnectivity prblems: a. Select RS485-X Cnf è Slave List. A list shwing the serial numbers f the detected slaves is displayed. b. T view the details f a detected slave device, select its serial number entry. I D : F E F L a s t C m m u n i c a t i n 1 7 / 0 2 / : 2 4 : 0 1 ID: Serial number Last Cmmunicatin: date and time (dd:mm:yy 24h) f last cmmunicatin with the master. If this device is detected fr the first time after the master wakeup, N/A appears fr this infrmatin. Additinal Trubleshting 1. Check that the mdem r hub/ruter is functining prperly. 2. Check that the cnnectin t the internal cnnectr n the cmmunicatin bard is prperly dne. 3. Check that the selected cmmunicatin ptin is prperly cnfigured. 4. Use a methd independent f the SlarEdge device t check whether the netwrk and mdem are perating prperly. Fr example, cnnect a laptp t the Ethernet ruter and cnnect t the Internet. 5. Check whether a firewall r anther type f netwrk filter is blcking cmmunicatin. Errr Cdes The errr messages include an errr number (in CPU firmware versin 3.18xx and befre) r a cde (in CPU firmware versin 3.19xx and abve) and a descriptin:n E r r r C d e X X X ( 3 x D 2 ) E r r r C d e 3 x D 2 Appendix A: Errrs and Trubleshting < L i n e 1 > < L i n e 2 > XXX: The errr number (CPU firmware versin 3.18xx and befre).e i#xx#: A cde indicating the surce f errr and the errr infrmatin (CPU firmware versin 3.19xx and later).r Line 1-2: Errr descriptin The errr numbers/ cdes may differ depending n the inverter type (single phase r three phase) as described in the table belw. Make sure t have this infrmatin at hand when cntacting SlarEdge Supprt fr advanced trubleshting. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

59 Errr Cdes CPU v3.18xx and belw Cde CPU v3.19xx and abve Errr Message Trubleshting 44 3xB N Cuntry Selected Select the cuntry as described in Cuntry and Grid n page x2 Inv. Cmm. Errr N cmmunicatin with the digital bard. Cntact SlarEdge supprt. 48 3xF SW Errr Cntact SlarEdge supprt x6A Fr inf cntact yur installer Inverter remtely lcked. Cntact yur installer x6D Internal RGM Errr 185 3x6E Meter Cmm. Errr Check: The wiring f the meter CTs Cnnectins t the inverter cmmunicatin bard. Refer t the meter trubleshting in x6A OFF/ON t Recnnect Turn the ON/OFF switch t ON t initiate prductin xA9 RCD Sensr Errr. Cntact SlarEdge supprt , xA6-A8, 18xAA HW errr Cntact SlarEdge supprt xAB 12 18xC ARC_DETECTED Over vltage in DC input f the inverter. Check the strings' vltage. Refer t Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin n page xD ARC_PWR_ DETECT Refer t Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin n page x37 V-Line Max 56 18x38 V-Line Min AC vltage t high Verify that the inverter is set t the crrect cuntry. Turn OFF the inverters in the site and verify AC grid vltage. If the inverter is lcated far frm the cnnectin pint t the grid, use a larger gauge AC wire. Cnsult the grid peratr. If permitted by lcal authrities, change the grid prtectin values. Refer t grid_prtectin_values.pdf AC vltage t lw Verify that the inverter is set t the crrect cuntry. Cnsult the grid peratr. If permitted by lcal authrities, change the grid prtectin values. Refer t 58 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

60 Appendix A: Errrs and Trubleshting CPU v3.18xx and belw Cde CPU v3.19xx and abve Errr Message Trubleshting grid_prtectin_values.pdf 57, 59, 60 18x39/3B/3C I-ACDC L1/L2/L3 AC vercurrent. Cntact SlarEdge supprt x3D I-RCD STEP Grund Current RCD. Cntact SlarEdge 62 18x3E I-RCD MAX supprt x40-59/A-F x40-59/A-F F-L1/L2/L3 Max 1/2/3 F-L1/L2/L3 Min 1/2/3 96,98 18x60/18x62 Islanding Trip1/2 AC frequency t high (Line 1/2/3) Verify that the inverter is set t the crrect cuntry. Cnsult the grid peratr. If permitted by lcal authrities, change the grid prtectin values. Refer t grid_prtectin_values.pdf AC frequency t lw (Line 1/2/3) Handle as fr the errr abve. AC grid vltage malfunctin. When AC vltage returns the inverter shuld restart after the recnnectin time. If the prblem persists, cnsult with the grid peratr x64-66 TZ L1/L2/L3 AC vercurrent. Cntact SlarEdge supprt x6F/70/71 Vsrg L1/L2 /L3 Max AC vltage surge. Check the AC cnnectin t inverter. Verify that the inverter is set t the crrect cuntry. Check with the grid peratr if a large surge surce r irregular lad exists near the site. Verify that the utput wire size matches the distance between the inverter and the lcatin f the grid cnnectin. Use a larger gauge wire fr the AC utput. Refer t the AC Wiring Applicatin Nte x75 Overtemp x76 Undertemp Temperature t high Verify prper inverter clearances. Make sure the heat-sink fins are clean and unbstructed. Temperature t lw Make sure the inverter is installed in a lcatin with ambient temperatures within the range specified in the datasheet x7B MainErrr Grid measurements are ut f range. Cntact the SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

61 Errr Cdes CPU v3.18xx and belw Cde CPU v3.19xx and abve x7F IRCDMax x85 Temp Sensr fault x86 Islatin Errr Message Trubleshting grid peratr. RCD current surge. Grund faults may ccur due t insufficient insulatin t the grund. WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. D nt tuch uninsulated wires when the inverter cver is remved. RISQUE D ÉLECTROCUTION, ne tuchez pas les fils nn islés lrsque le cuvercle de l'nduleur est retiré. Only a qualified technician shuld handle this prblem, and nly after taking prper precautins. 1. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF. 2. Wait five minutes fr the input capacitrs t discharge. 3. Discnnect the AC breaker. 4. Discnnect the DC inputs. 5. Cnnect each DC string separately, turn the AC and the inverter ON/OFF switch t ON, until the errr appears fr the faulty string. D nt cnnect strings with a grunding fault t the inverter. A certified installer must fix the faulty string befre cnnecting it t the inverter Fr further dcumentatin, cntact SlarEdge Supprt. Brken r uncnnected temperature sensr. Cntact SlarEdge Supprt. PV Islatin fault. The inverter has detected the PV slar array is nt prperly islated frm grund earth. The islatin is checked each time the inverter starts up. Check the PV installatin fr islatin prblems and grund leakage. Only a certified PV installer must fix the faulty string befre cnnecting it t the inverter. Refer t islatin_fault_trubleshting.pdf x89 RCD Test Cntact SlarEdge supprt x9E Cntrller 3 Err Cntact SlarEdge supprt xA3-5 Tz Over current 1/2/3 Cntact SlarEdge supprt xA6-8 Tz Over vltage Verify that the inverter is set t the crrect 60 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

62 Appendix A: Errrs and Trubleshting CPU v3.18xx and belw Cde CPU v3.19xx and abve xA9 Errr Message Trubleshting cap1/2/3 Tz Over current Rcd cuntry. Turn OFF the inverters in the site and verify AC grid vltage. If the inverter is lcated far frm the cnnectin pint t the grid, use a larger gauge AC wire. Cnsult the grid peratr. If permitted by lcal authrities, change the grid prtectin values. Refer t grid_prtectin_values.pdf Cntact SlarEdge supprt xB2-4 Vf1/2/3 surge Grund current surge. Check the AC cnnectin t the inverter Check with the grid peratr if a large surge surce r irregular lad exists near the site. If the grid des nt have prblems cntact SlarEdge supprt. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

63 Pwer Optimizer Trubleshting Pwer Optimizer Trubleshting If the inverter status screen indicates that nt all pwer ptimizers are paired r nt all are reprting (P_OK xxx/yyy, and x<y), thse ptimizers can be identified thrugh the LCD. Refer t Pairing failed Prblem String vltage is 0V String vltage nt 0V but lwer than number f ptimizers String vltage is higher than the number f ptimizers WARNING! If the measured vltage is t high, the installatin may nt have a safe lw vltage. PROCEED WITH CARE! A deviatin f ±1% per string is reasnable. Si la tensin mesuree est trp haute, la tensin basse de securite purrait manquer dans l installatin. REDOUBLEZ DE PRECAUTION. Une deviatin de ±1% par string est raisnnable. Pwer ptimizers are shaded. Pssible cause and trubleshting If yu cnnected the inverter t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal, retry pairing remtely (during sunlight).make sure t leave the inverter ON/OFF switch ON and that S_OK appears n the LCD.. Pwer ptimizer(s) utput is discnnected. Cnnect all pwer ptimizer utputs Pwer ptimizer(s) nt cnnected in the string. Cnnect all pwer ptimizers Mdule(s) nt cnnected prperly t pwer ptimizer inputs (nt applicable t smart mdules). Cnnect the mdules t the ptimizer inputs String reverse plarity. Check string plarity using a vltmeter and crrect if needed. Extra pwer ptimizer(s) cnnected in the string (nt applicable t smart mdules). Check if an extra pwer ptimizer is cnnected in the string. If nt prceed t next slutin. A mdule is cnnected directly t the string, withut a pwer ptimizer (nt applicable t smart mdules). Verify that nly pwer ptimizers are cnnected in the string and that n mdule utputs are cnnected withut a pwer ptimizer. If the prblem persists, prceed t the next step. Pwer ptimizer(s) malfunctin. Discnnect the wires cnnecting the pwer ptimizers in the string. Measure the utput vltage f each pwer ptimizer t lcate the pwer ptimizer that des nt utput 1V safety vltage. If a malfunctining pwer ptimizer is lcated, check its cnnectins, plarity, mdule, and vltage. D nt cntinue befre finding the prblem and replacing the malfunctining pwer ptimizer. If a malfunctin cannt be bypassed r reslved, skip the malfunctining pwer ptimizer, thus cnnecting a shrter string. 62 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

64 Appendix B: Mechanical Specificatins Appendix B: Mechanical Specificatins The fllwing figure prvides dimensins f the munting brackets fr the HD-Wave inverters. Dimensins in mm [in]. Figure 30: HD-Wave inverter dimensins SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

65 Appendix C: Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin Appendix C: Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin An electric arc is an nging high-energy discharge, resulting frm a current thrugh a nrmally nncnductive material such as air. When cnnecters r cables in a PV system are imprperly cnnected r are damaged, the electric current may pass thrugh the air, causing an electric arc. Arcs generate heat which can cause fires and they als pse an electrcutin risk t thse wrking near them. SlarEdge inverters can detect arcs and interrupt prductin. A qualified persn must re-enable the inverter after prperly checking the installatin. The arc detectin ptin is disabled by default. It must be enabled when UL1699B cmpliance is required. T enable/disable arc detectin: 1. Enter Setup mde and scrll t the Maintenance menu. 2. Select AFCI è Enable r Disable. T manually test the arc detectin functinality: 1. Make sure the inverter ON/OFF switch is turned ON. 2. Use the LCD light buttn t select Maintenance è Manual AFCI Test. If the test is successful, the fllwing message is displayed: M a n u a l T e s t P A S S The inverter prductin is then interrupted (as if a real arc detectin has ccurred), and the fllwing errr message is displayed (numbered either 150 r 151): E r r r C d e 1 8 x C A r c F a u l t D e t e c t e d Perfrm manual restart t resume system peratin: Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF and then t ON. The inverter perfrms an arc detectin self-test and starts nrmal peratin. If the test fails, cntact SlarEdge supprt. 64 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

66 Appendix C: Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin T trublesht arc-fault failures: The inverter cntinuusly perfrms arc detectin while prducing pwer. If an electric arc ccurred in the PV system, the inverter detects it and stps prducing pwer. The fllwing errr message is displayed (numbered either 150 r 151): E r r r C d e 1 8 x C A r c F a u l t D e t e c t e d If this message is displayed: 1. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF. 2. Check all PV strings fr the crrect pen-circuit vltage: Inspect all cnnectins and cables between the pwer ptimizers in the strings: Verify they are cnnected prperly by firmly pushing the plugs and verifying the cnnectrs are lcked. Inspect all cnnectins and cables between the PV mdules and the pwer ptimizers: Verify they are cnnected prperly by firmly pushing the plugs and verifying the cnnectrs are lcked. Verify that the strings are firmly attached t the Safety Switch terminal blcks. 3. Perfrm manual restart t resume system peratin: Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF and then ON. The inverter perfrms an arc detectin self-test and starts nrmal peratin. T trublesht self-test failures: If the self-test fails, the inverter displays an errr message indicating that the arc detectr hardware failed during wake-up tests: E r r r C d e 1 8 x 8 D A F C I s e l f - t e s t f a i l e d The inverter transmits an errr message t the mnitring prtal, and cntinuusly repeats the arc detectin self-test until it is successful. If the prblem persists, cntact SlarEdge supprt. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

67 Appendix D: Replacing and Adding System Cmpnents Appendix D: Replacing and Adding System Cmpnents NOTE If yu are permanently disassembling the installatin r part f it, make sure t use the dispsal methds dictated by lcal regulatins. Replacing an Inverter 1. Turn OFF the AC circuit breaker. 2. Turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch, and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC vltage is safe (<50V), r wait five minutes befre cntinuing t the next step. WARNING! If yu cannt see the inverter panel, r if a malfunctin is indicated n the LCD panel, wait five minutes fr the input capacitrs f the inverter t discharge. Si vus ne puvez pas vir l'écran de l'nduleur u si un dysfnctinnement est indiqué sur l'écran LCD, attendez cinq minutes pur que les cndensateurs d'entrée de l'nduleur sient déchargés. 3. Turn OFF the Safety Switch. 4. Open the Safety Switch cver: Release the fur Allen screws and remve the cver. 5. Open the inverter cver as described in Remving the Inverter Cver n page Discnnect the DC and AC cables frm the Safety Switch. 7. Discnnect the wires cnnected between the inverter and the Safety Switch: Antenna cable frm the cmmunicatin bard DC and AC wires in the Safety Switch Grunding cable 8. Discnnect the Safety Switch frm the inverter by pening the tw clips securing the Safety Switch t the inverter: Carefully place a screwdriver between the clip and the enclsure and pull the clip. Figure 31: Discnnecting the Safety Switch frm the inverter 66 SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

68 9. Appendix D: Replacing and Adding System Cmpnents Remve the screws securing the inverter t the munting brackets and lift the inverter frm the munting bracket. NOTE Figure 32: Munting brackets If yu remve the ld inverter and d nt immediately install a new ne, then: Lck the in the OFF psitin using a lck n the switch. Use insulatin tape t islate each f the AC and DC wires. Seal the pen cnduits using duct tape. 10. Place the new inverter n the munting brackets and secure it using the screws. 11. Insert the wires frm the inverter int the penings in the Safety Switch. 12. Fasten the tw clips securing the Safety Switch t the inverter. 13. Recnnect the cables: Fllw the instructins f Installing the Inverter n page Clse the inverter cver. 15. Perfrm the cmmissining steps as described in Cmmissining the Installatin n page 26. Replacing the Safety Switch 1. Turn OFF the AC circuit breaker. 2. Turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch, and wait until the LCD indicates that the DC vltage is safe (<50V), r wait five minutes befre cntinuing t the next step. WARNING! If yu cannt see the inverter panel, r if a malfunctin is indicated n the LCD panel, wait five minutes fr the input capacitrs f the inverter t discharge. Si vus ne puvez pas vir l'écran de l'nduleur u si un dysfnctinnement est indiqué sur l'écran LCD, attendez cinq minutes pur que les cndensateurs d'entrée de l'nduleur sient déchargés. 3. Turn OFF the Safety Switch. 4. Open the Safety Switch cver: Release the fur Allen screws and remve the cver. 5. Open the inverter cver as described in Remving the Inverter Cver n page Discnnect the DC and AC cables frm the Safety Switch. SlarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

69 Replacing the Safety Switch 7. Discnnect the wires cnnected between the inverter and the Safety Switch: Antenna cable frm the cmmunicatin bard DC and AC wires in the Safety Switch Grunding cable 8. Discnnect the Safety Switch frm the inverter by pening the tw clips securing the Safety Switch t the inverter: Carefully place a screwdriver between the clip and the enclsure and pull the clip. Figure 33: Discnnecting the Safety Switch frm the inverter 9. Detach the Safety Switch frm the inverter. 10. Place the new Safety Switch and secure it t the inverter using the clips. 11. Insert the wires frm the inverter int the penings in the Safety Switch. 12. Recnnect the cables: Fllw the instructins f Installing the Inverter n page Clse the inverter cver. 14. Perfrm the cmmissining steps as described in Cmmissining the Installatin n page SlarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installatin Guide MAN

70