SolarEdge. StorEdge Installation Guide. For North America Version 1.0

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1 SlarEdge StrEdge Installatin Guide Fr Nrth America Versin 1.0

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-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

3 Cntents Cntents Disclaimers 1 Imprtant Ntice 1 FCC Cmpliance 1 Cntents 2 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 SAFETY SYMBOLS 5 IMPORTANT INVERTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Chapter 1: Overview 8 The StrEdge Slutin Cmpnents 8 Installatin Wrkflw 9 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers 10 Safety 10 Package Cntents 12 Installatin Guidelines 12 Step 1: Munting and Grunding the Pwer Optimizers 12 Step 2: Cnnecting a PV Mdule t a Pwer Optimizer 14 Step 3: Cnnecting Pwer Optimizers in Strings 15 Step 4: Verifying Prper Pwer Optimizer Cnnectin 16 Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter 17 Inverter Package Cntents 17 Identifying the Inverter 17 Inverter Interfaces 18 StrEdge Cnnectin Unit Interfaces 19 Opening Cnduit Knckuts 20 Munting the Inverter 22 Chapter 4: Aut-transfrmer and Backed-up Lads Panel Installatin (fr Backup Only) 24 Munting the Aut-transfrmer 25 Installing the Backed-up Lads Panel 25 Chapter 5: Electricity Meter Installatin 26 Chapter 6: StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins 27 Installing the 9V Battery 28 Cnnecting t DC 29 Cnnecting the PV Strings 29 Cnnecting t the Battery 30 Cnnecting t AC 34 Cnnecting t the Aut-transfrmer 34 Cnnecting t the Grid and t Backed-up Lads 36 Cnnecting Cmmunicatin t the Meter 37 DIP Switch Setup accrding t System Applicatin 38 Chapter 7: User Interface 39 LCD User Buttns 39 Remving the Inverter Cver 39 Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde 40 2 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

4 Cntents Cnfiguring the Inverter Using the LCD User Buttns 40 Cnfiguring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Buttn 43 Cnfiguratin Menu Optins 45 Cuntry and Grid 45 Language 45 Cmmunicatin 45 Pwer Cntrl 47 Display 47 Maintenance 48 Infrmatin 48 Status Screens - Operatinal Mde 49 Initial Status 49 Main Inverter Status 49 Energy Meter Status 50 Telemetry Status 50 ID Status 51 Server Cmmunicatin Status 51 IP Status 51 ZigBee Status 51 Cellular Status 52 GSM Status 52 Cmmunicatin Prts Status 52 Smart Energy Management Status 53 Pwer Cntrl Status 53 Battery Status 54 Time Of Use Status 54 Chapter 8: Cmmissining the Installatin 55 Step 1: Activating the System 55 Step 2: Pairing Pwer Optimizers t the Inverter 58 Step 3: Verifying Prper Operatin 60 Step 4: Reprting and Mnitring Installatin Data 60 The SlarEdge Mnitring System 60 Prviding Installatin Infrmatin 61 Paper Template 61 Site Mapper 61 Creating a Site in the SlarEdge Mnitring Prtal 61 Chapter 9: System Cnfiguratin 62 Cnfiguring the RS485 Bus fr Battery and Meter Cnnectin 62 Cnfiguring StrEdge Applicatin 65 Maximize Self-cnsumptin 65 Prfile Prgramming (fr time f use arbitrage) 65 Backup Pwer 65 System Cnfiguratin 65 Verifying StrEdge Cmpnents Functinality 68 Chapter 10: Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal 71 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

5 Cntents Cmmunicatin Types 72 Cmmunicatin Cnnectrs 72 Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin 73 Creating an RS485 Bus Cnnectin 75 Verifying the Cnnectin 78 Appendix A: Trubleshting 79 Cmmunicatin Trubleshting 79 Device type, number and prtcl are displayed incrrectly 79 Trubleshting Ethernet Cmmunicatin 79 Meter Trubleshting 80 <OK> is nt displayed 80 An errr message is displayed 81 Ttal [Wh] Imprt value is nt advancing 81 Battery Trubleshting 82 Additinal StrEdge Trubleshting 82 Errr Cdes 83 General Inverter Errr Cdes 84 StrEdge-related Errrs Cdes 87 System Warnings 87 StrEdge Cnnectin Unit LEDs 88 Pwer Optimizer Trubleshting 88 Appendix B: Replacing and Adding System Cmpnents 90 Replacing an Inverter 90 9V Battery Replacement 91 Fuse Replacement 92 StrEdge Cnnectin Unit Replacement 92 Remving the Existing StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 92 Installing a New StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 93 4 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

6 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During installatin, testing and inspectin, adherence t all the handling and safety instructins is mandatry. SAFETY SYMBOLS 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. HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Dentes infrmatin abut safety issues. IMPORTANT INVERTER 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! 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

7 IMPORTANT INVERTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 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. 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. 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. CAUTION! This unit must be perated under the specified perating specificatins, as described in the latest technical specificatin datasheet, available n the SlarEdge website at 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 Use nly cpper cnductrs rated fr a minimum f 75 C/167 F. 6 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

8 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE This inverter is prvided with an IMI (Islatin Mnitr Interrupter) fr grund fault prtectin. NOTE The symbl this manual. appears at grunding pints n the SlarEdge equipment. This symbl is als used in WARNING! Shutting ff the AC breaker des nt disable the DC vltage inside the inverter. T btain safe DC vltage, turn ff the inverter ON/OFF switch r the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit ON/OFF switch. En mde autnme, la fermeture du cupeur CA n élimine pas la tensin CC à l intérieur de l nduleur. Afin d btenir une tensin CC sécurisée, mettez l interrupteur du cupeur CC de l nduleur u celui du cupeur CC de l unité StrEdge en psitin OFF. WARNING! Befre perating the system, ensure that the inverter has been grunded prperly. Avant d'utiliser l'nduleur mnphasé, assurez-vus que l'nduleur est crrectement mis à la terre. WARNING! When handling the battery, adhere t all manufacturer safety instructins. Durant la manipulatin de la batterie, adhérez à tutes les instructins de sécurité du fabricant. CAUTION! This unit must be perated under the specified perating cnditins as described in the technical specificatins supplied with the unit. Cette unité dit être pérée suivant les instructins truvées dans le manuel furni avec le prduit. NOTE The battery used must be NRTL certified. NOTE Fr battery decmmissining and dispsal, fllw the manufacturer requirements and instructins. NOTE The StrEdge Cnnectin Unit is NEMA type 3R rated. Unused cnduit penings and glands shuld be sealed with apprpriate seals. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

9 Chapter 1: Overview Chapter 1: Overview StrEdge is SlarEdge's all-in-ne slutin that uses a single n-grid DC ptimized inverter t manage and mnitr bth slar pwer generatin and energy strage. Hmewners are autmatically prvided with backup pwer in the event f grid interruptin t pwer pre-selected lads. Slar energy can be stred in a battery fr Smart Energy Management applicatins such as exprt cntrl, ffering demand respnse and peak shaving, and perfrming time f use shifting fr reduced electric bills. The StrEdge Slutin Cmpnents The StrEdge Inverter with StrEdge Cnnectin Unit - The inverter manages battery and system energy, in additin t its traditinal functinality as a DC-ptimized PV inverter. The StrEdge Cnnectin Unit, lcated at the bttm f the inverter, allws simple installatin and cnnectivity t ther system cmpnents and includes a DC Safety Switch. The SlarEdge Electricity Meter - The meter is used by the inverter fr exprt/ cnsumptin readings, and fr Smart Energy Management applicatins, such as: exprt limitatin, time-f-use prfile prgramming and maximizing self-cnsumptin. The meter is required nly in systems using Smart Energy Management applicatins (it is nt required fr StrEdge systems used nly fr backup pwer). The Aut-transfrmer - The aut-transfrmer handles the phase lad balancing. It is required nly in systems prviding backup pwer. The Battery - A DC cupled battery designed t wrk with the SlarEdge system. NOTE Figure 1: StrEdge system cmpnents Additinal SlarEdge inverters (withut batteries) can be cnnected with RS485. The inverters will participate in exprt limitatin and maximizing self-cnsumptin (Maximizing self-cnsumptin fr multiple inverters supprted frm Q2 2016). Cnnecting multiple inverters with RS485 master-slave cnnectin requires an RS485 Expansin Kit (available frm SlarEdge). PV mdules cnnected t pwer ptimizers are nt mandatry fr Time f Use (TOU) prfile prgramming and fr backup pwer. 8 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

10 Installatin Wrkflw When installing the StrEdge system, fllw this wrkflw t ensure all the cmpnents are cnnected and functining crrectly. Step 1 - PV system installatin - mdules, pwer ptimizers and inverter: Pwer ptimizers - as described in Installing the Pwer Optimizers n page 10. Inverter - as described in Installing the Inverter n page 17. Chapter 1: Overview Step 2 - SlarEdge Aut-transfrmer and AC lad panel installatin (required fr Backup Pwer nly): Refer t Aut-transfrmer and Backed-up Lads Panel Installatin (fr Backup Only) n page 24. Step 3 - Electricity Meter installatin (required fr Smart Energy Management). Refer t Electricity Meter Installatin n page 26. Step 4 - Cnnect the battery t the inverter and munt the battery 1. Refer t the installatin infrmatin in the manufacturer dcumentatin, and t StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins n page 27. Step 5 - Cnnect all cmpnents t the inverter - cnnect the aut transfrmer and lads (AC), PV strings (DC), and meter. Refer t StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins n page 27. Step 6 - Cmmissining the inverter - Activate the system and pair the pwer ptimizers. Refer t Cmmissining the Installatin n page 55. Step 7 - Cnfiguring the StrEdge applicatin. Refer t Cnfiguring StrEdge Applicatin n page 65. Step 8 - Cnnecting cmmunicatin between the inverter and mnitring prtal. Refer t Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal n page 71. The fllwing flwchart appears thrughut this Installatin Guide t assist with the installatin steps: 1 T gain better accessibility t the battery cnnectin panel, it is recmmended t cnnect the battery cables befre munting it n the wall. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

11 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers Safety The fllwing ntes and warnings apply when installing the pwer ptimizers. mdules: WARNING! When mdifying an existing installatin, turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch, the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 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! 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. 10 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

12 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers Sectinner les cables d entrées u de srtie de l ptimiseur est interdit et annule sa garantie. 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! 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. 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; r Verify that the cnnectrs are cmpatible in the fllwing way: The cnnectr manufacturer shuld explicitly verify cmpatibility with the SlarEdge ptimizer cnnectr; and A third-party test reprt by ne f the listed external labs (TUV, VDE, Bureau Veritas UL, CSA, InterTek) shuld be btained, verifying the cmpatibility f the cnnectrs. 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. Vérifiez que les cnnecteurs snt cmpatibles de la manière suivante: Le fabricant du cnnecteur dit explicitement vérifier la cmpatibilité avec le cnnecteur SlarEdge. Un rapprt de test de tierce partie dit être effectué par l un des labratires externes indiqués ci-dessus:(tuv, VDE, Bureau Veritas UL, CSA,Intertek), qui vérifiera la cmpatibilité des cnnecteurs. 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

13 Package Cntents 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 15. Als refer t the dcumentatin supplied with the smart mdules. 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. The minimum and maximum string length guidelines are stated in the pwer ptimizer datasheets. 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. 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 ptimizers 1 : 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 2). 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. 1 Nt applicable t smart mdules. 12 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

14 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 ptimizer 1 : 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. Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers 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 2: Pwer ptimizer installatin and grunding using a star washer 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 3: Pwer ptimizer installatin and grunding using a grunding plate 1 Fr a list f racking mdels and their apprpriate grunding methd, refer t SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

15 Step 2: Cnnecting a PV Mdule t a Pwer Optimizer 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 4: 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 61. Step 2: Cnnecting a PV Mdule t a Pwer Optimizer 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. 1 Nt applicable t smart mdules. Figure 5: Pwer ptimizer cnnectrs 14 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

16 Chapter 2: Installing the Pwer Optimizers NOTE Images are fr illustratin purpses nly. Refer t the label n the prduct t identify the plus and minus input and utput 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 (including pwer ptimizers cables) shuld nt exceed 1000ft./300m frm DC+ t DC- f the inverter. Use at least 11 AWG/ 4 mm² DC cables. 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. 2. Cnnect the rest f the pwer ptimizers in the string in the same manner. Figure 6: 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 61. 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

17 Step 4: Verifying Prper Pwer Optimizer Cnnectin 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 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

18 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 StrEdge inverter One munting bracket Tw Allen screws fr fastening the inverter t the munting bracket Installatin guide (with activatin card and instructins) 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

19 Inverter Interfaces Inverter Interfaces The fllwing figure shws the inverter cnnectrs and cmpnents, lcated at the bttm f the inverter. Figure 7: Inverter Interfaces LCD panel: displays inverter infrmatin and cnfiguratin parameters LCD LEDs: Three LEDs indicate the fllwing inverter statuses: Clr Descriptin Functinality Green Yellw Red On - The inverter is prducing pwer. Blinking - Standby mde. The inverter is in Standby mde until its wrking vltage is reached. The Pwer prductin 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. Blinking: Mdule cmmunicatin and inverter shutdwn Mnitring infrmatin is being received frm a pwer ptimizer. The inverter is being shut dwn. On - There is an errr. Refer t "Trubleshting" n page 79 fr mre Fault infrmatin. Blinking - The inverter is being shut dwn. 18 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

20 Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter All LEDs turn n while the inverter is being cnfigured. Figure 8: Inverter frnt view AC and DC cnduit entries: Cnnectin pints f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. 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/backed-up lads. 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 light buttn: Pressing this buttn lights up the LCD fr 30 secnds. In additin, yu can press this buttn t access cnfiguratin menu ptins, as described Cnfiguring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Buttn n page 43. Tw cmmunicatin glands, fr cnnectin f inverter cmmunicatin ptins. Each gland has three penings. Refer t Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal n page 71 fr mre infrmatin. StrEdge Cnnectin Unit Interfaces The fllwing cmpnents are part f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and may be accessed fr trubleshting r maintenance. Figure 9: StrEdge Cnnectin Unit SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

21 Opening Cnduit Knckuts Safety Switch: discnnects bth the psitive and negative cnductrs f the PV and the psitive and negative cnductrs f the battery. Backed-up Lads AC Breaker: Main AC breaker fr the backed-up lads. Ensure this breaker is UP befre staring up the system. Bypass Switch: This switch bypasses the inverter functinality in case f inverter malfunctin. Maintaining pwer t the backed-up lads is enabled by cnnecting the lads directly t the grid. There are three switch psitins. The fllwing table describes the functinality and use f each psitin: Switch psitin Use Case Functinality 1 (left) Nrmal peratin 2 (right) AC bypass Use this mde at nrmal peratin. The backed-up lads panel is cnnected thrugh the sftware cntrlled switches t the AC grid (during nrmal peratin), r t the inverter (via aut-transfrmer, fr backup pwer). Using this mde disables the backup functinality. The backed-up lads panel is cnnected directly t the AC grid thrugh the bypass switch. Use in case f inverter malfunctin. 0 Nt in use Same as 2. Opening Cnduit Knckuts This step may be perfrmed after r befre munting the inverter. The knckuts fr AC grid, PV DC and battery DC are already pen. If required, use this prcedure fr pening additinal knckuts. Fr AC cnnectins yu can use ne f the fllwing cnduit penings ptins: Optin 1 - Cnnect the AC grid and backup lads wires using the AC pening (knckut already pen; n need t pen an additinal knckut). In this case use minimum 1" cnduit fr inserting all wires. Optin 2 - Use tw separate cnduits: minimum 1" cnduit fr the AC grid cnnectin and 3/4" cnduit fr the lad backup cnnectin. In this case, an additinal knckut shuld be pened fr the backed-up lads. T pen cnduit knckuts: 1. Mve the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit safety switch and the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF. NOTE When the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit safety switch is OFF (fr example during maintenance) it may be lcked t prevent safety hazard: 1. Mve the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit safety switch t the Lck psitin. 2. Insert the lck thrugh the knb pening and lck. 20 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

22 2. Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter Lsen the screws n the frnt cver f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit using the supplied Allen key, as shwn belw: 3. Remve the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver. Figure 10: Opening the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver 4. Open the required cnduit knckuts accrding t the cnduits used in the installatin (refer t the figure belw fr required knckuts; sme f the knckuts may already be pen but sealed): The knckuts are lcated at the bttmf the enclsure, each with tw sizes: ¾'' and 1''. Open the required knckuts, taking care nt t interfere with any f the internal cmpnents. A Unibit drill may be used. NOTE Figure 11: StrEdge Cnnectin Unit knckuts Unused cnduit penings and glands shuld be sealed with apprpriate seals. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

23 Munting the Inverter Munting the Inverter NOTE Make sure the munting surface r structure can supprt the weight f the inverter, and make sure that it spans the width f the bracket. 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. 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 8" (20 cm) t the bttm f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit; if cnduit entry t the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 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 the ther, leave at least 8" (20 cm) between the tp f an inverter and the bttm f a StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. When installing inverters side by side, leave 20 cm / 8" between inverters. 2. Psitin the munting bracket against the wall/ple and mark the drilling hle lcatins : Ensure that the flat side f the bracket is at the bttm, as in Figure 12. Use at least tw bracket hles. Additinal hles can be used t fix the bracket. Determine which and hw many hles t use accrding t munting surface type and material. 3. Drill the hles and munt the bracket. Verify that the bracket is firmly attached t the munting surface. NOTE When munting an inverter n an uneven surface, yu may use spacers/ washers behind the tp munting hle f the bracket (see ). Depending n the angle, use the apprpriate size and number f spacers s that the bracket is perpendicular t the grund. Recmmended: a stainless steel 3/4" lng screw, with a 1/4" scket buttn head, tw jam nuts and three washers. 4. Hang the inverter n the bracket (see Figure 12): 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 SwitchStrEdge Cnnectin Unit as it may be damaged. 22 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

24 Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter Align the tw indentatins in the inverter enclsure with the tw triangular munting tabs f the bracket, and lwer the inverter until it rests n the bracket evenly. Figure 12: Hanging the inverter n the bracket 5. Secure the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit bracket t the wall: Mark the lcatin f the bracket screw fr the Safety SwitchStrEdge Cnnectin Unit and drill the hle. Fasten the bracket using a standard blt. Verify that the bracket is firmly attached t the munting surface. Figure 13: StrEdge Cnnectin Unit bracket 6. Insert the tw supplied screws thrugh the uter heat sink fin n bth sides f the inverter and int the bracket (see Figure 12). Tighten the screws with a trque f 4.0 N*m / 2.9 lb.*ft. 7. Remve the inverter cver: Open the inverter cver s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cver hrizntally befre lwering it. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

25 Chapter 4: Aut-transfrmer and Backed-up Lads Panel Installatin (fr Backup Only) Chapter 4: Aut-transfrmer and Backed-up Lads Panel Installatin (fr Backup Only) The aut-transfrmer is used fr backup pwer nly, and is nt mandatry if using Smart Energy Management applicatins nly. The aut-transfrmer cnnects t the AC side f the inverter. Since the inverter AC cnnectins are n its right side, it is recmmended t psitin the aut-transfrmer t the right f the inverter t simplify wiring. 24 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

26 Chapter 4: Aut-transfrmer and Backed-up Lads Panel Installatin (fr Backup Only) Munting the Aut-transfrmer 1. Determine the munting lcatin, n a wall, stud framing r ple. T allw prper heat dissipatin and cable entry, maintain the fllwing minimum clearance areas between the aut-transfrmer and ther bjects: 8 in / 200 mm t the tp and bttm f the aut-transfrmer; if cnduit entry t the auttransfrmer will be frm the bttm, leave sufficient clearance fr the cnduits as well. 4 in / 100 mm t the right and left f the aut-transfrmer. 2. Install the bracket with the flat side facing dwn. Verify that the bracket is firmly attached t the munting surface. 3. Hang the aut-transfrmer n the bracket: Lift the aut-transfrmer frm the sides, r hld it at the tp and bttm t lift the unit int place. 4. Insert the tw supplied screws thrugh the uter heat sink fin n bth sides f the aut-transfrmer and int the bracket. Tighten the screws with a trque f 4.0 N*m / 2.9 lb.*ft. Figure 14: Installing the aut-transfrmer Installing the Backed-up Lads Panel Install a secndary AC panel fr backed-up lads (nt supplied by SlarEdge). Rewire the backed-up lads thrugh this panel. Install tw ples 25A main circuit breaker with integrated AFCI n this panel, t ensure the 25A phase imbalance limit is maintained at all times. Figure 15: Backed-up Lads Panel SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

27 Chapter 5: Electricity Meter Installatin Chapter 5: Electricity Meter Installatin The StrEdge slutin requires cnnecting a meter fr Smart Energy Management applicatins, such as maximizing self-cnsumptin. Fr backup pwer nly, installing a meter is nt required. The meter is cnnected t the inverter using RS485. NOTE The inverter RS485 bus shuld be cnnected t the battery and meter. Cnnecting multiple inverters with RS485 master-slave cnnectin requires an RS485 Expansin Kit (available frm SlarEdge Refer t T install the SlarEdge meter refer t the installatin guide supplied with it: Fr cmmunicatin cnnectin refer t Cnnecting Cmmunicatin t the Meter n page SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

28 Chapter 6: StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins Chapter 6: StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins After installing the system cmpnents, cnnect them t the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit as described in this chapter. NOTE The cnduits, hubs and fittings must be suited fr field wiring systems. 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

29 Installing the 9V Battery The fllwing figure summarizes the cnnectins in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit: Figure 16: The StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cnnectins Installing the 9V Battery The 9V battery is supplied with the inverter accessries. 1. Open the fur internal screws securing the transparent cver t the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit enclsure and remve the cver. 2. Install the 9V battery in the hlder n the tp bard f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and cnnect it t the battery pad. Figure 17: The battery hlder 28 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

30 Chapter 6: StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins Cnnecting t DC Cnnecting the PV Strings 1. Verify that the AC circuit breaker is OFF. 2. Strip 5 16'' (8 mm) f the DC wire insulatin. Figure 18: PV cnnectin 3. Insert the DC cnduit int the DC-side pening. Make sure the cnduit is firmly attached t the inverter enclsure and sealed prperly. 4. Cnnect the DC wires frm the PV installatin t the DC+ and DC- terminal blcks, accrding t the labels n the terminals: a. Insert a flat blade screwdriver int the square pening at the tp f the terminal blck and press t pen clamp mechanism. b. Insert the wire int the rund pening and release the screwdriver t spring back and clamp the wire. Check that the wire is fully inserted and cannt be pulled ut easily. CAUTION! Ensure that the Plus (+) wire is cnnected t the Plus (+) 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 Minus (-) sit cnnecté au cnnecteur terminal (-). NOTE Fr systems with three PV 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 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

31 Cnnecting t the Battery Cnnecting t the Battery T simplify the cnnectin prcess it is advised t cnnect the battery t the inverter befre munting the battery accrding t the manufacturer instructins. Fllw these guidelines: Fr easy access t battery cnnectrs, it is recmmended t cnnect the cables t the battery and t set all the battery DIP switches t their crrect psitins while the battery is still n the grund. The fllwing prcedure is recmmended: a. Cnnect all the wires t the battery cnnectin panel b. Munt the battery c. Assemble the cnduit between the battery and the inverter d. Cnnect t the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit Measure the necessary length between the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and the battery fr all cables. The maximum distance between the battery and the inverter is 35 ft/ 10m, when using 16AWG fr battery thermal pwer and 24AWG fr battery cntrl. Tie and wrap the cables t avid pulling them ut during munting. Be sure t adhere t all safety cautins and infrmatin in the battery dcumentatin. The battery cnnects t the DC side f the inverter. Since the inverter DC cnnectins are n its left side, it is recmmended t psitin the battery t the left f the inverter t simplify wiring. NOTE Per NEC requirements, if the battery is mre than 5ft/ 1.5m away frm the inverter, an additinal external DC switch ia required adjacent t the battery. Prepare cables and cnnect as described in the fllwing table (see Figure 19): Recmmended cable type (min-max AWG) DC DC cable 10AWG (10-24 AWG), 600V insulated. 12V thermal pwer input 2-wire shielded twisted pair cable 16AWG (12-28AWG), 600V insulated StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cnnectin BAT DC + terminal blck BAT DCterminal blck Battery Thermal V- (black) Battery Thermal V+ (red) Tesla battery cnnectin DC+ DC- THERMAL - THERMAL + Cnnectin methd Insert a flat blade screwdriver int the square pening at the tp f the terminal blck and press t pen clamp mechanism. Insert the wire int the rund pening and release the screwdriver t spring back and clamp the wire. Push the lever t pen the cnnectin, insert the wire and release the lever when the wire is clamped. 30 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

32 Chapter 6: StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins Recmmended cable type (min-max AWG) Cntrl and mnitring 5-wire shielded twisted pair cable 24 AWG (16-24AWG), 600V insulated. A CAT5 600V insulated can als be used. StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cnnectin 5-pin cmmunicatin terminal blck: En (Enable) Tesla battery cnnectin cmmunicatin prt 1 (lcated clser t the DIP switches): ENABLE V+ LOGIC + G (RS485) LOGIC - B- (RS485) 1 COM LO 2 A+ (RS485) 1 COM HI 2 Mdbus DIP switch setting: S2, S6: Left S1, S5: DOWN S3, S4: UP ID DIP switch setting: All (1,2,3) t the right (0 psitin) Cnnectin methd Press the prtrusin at the tp f the terminal blck t pen the cnnectin hle, insert the wire and release t spring back and clamp the wire. Refer t Figure 19 and Figure Must be twisted pair 2 Must be twisted pair SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

33 Cnnecting t the Battery Figure 19: Cnnectins t Tesla PwerWall Battery 32 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

34 Cnnecting t the Battery Figure 20: Battery DIP switches SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

35 Cnnecting t AC Cnnecting t AC Cnnecting t the Aut-transfrmer The Aut-transfrmer is required fr Backup Pwer nly. Figure 21: Cnnecting t the aut-transfrmer 1. Open the 4 screws f the aut-transfrmer and remve its cver. 2. Prepare cables and cnnect as described in the fllwing table: Recmmended cable type (minmax AWG) AC 8 AWG (6-20 AWG) Grunding StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cnnectin 3-pin terminal blck: L1 3-pin terminal blck: L2 3-pin terminal blck: N Aut-transfrmer cnnectin Line terminal: L1 Line terminal: L2 Neutral terminal: N 10 AWG cable Grunding Bus-bar Grunding lug Cnnectin methd Insert a flat blade screwdriver int the square pening at the tp f the terminal blck and press t pen clamp mechanism. Insert the wire int the rund pening and release the screwdriver t spring back and clamp the wire. 34 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

36 Chapter 6: StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins Recmmended cable type (minmax AWG) StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cnnectin Aut-transfrmer cnnectin Cnnectin methd Temperature Sensr Temperature sensr terminal 24 AWG (16-24 AWG), 300 Vrms insulated External Devices 7-pin terminal blck: T1 External Devices 7-pin terminal blck: T2 Temperature sensr terminal: T1 1 Temperature sensr terminal: T2 StrEdge Cnnectin Unit: Press the prtrusin at the tp f the terminal blck t pen the cnnectin hle, insert the wire and release t spring back and clamp the wire. Aut-transfrmer: Insert a flat blade screwdriver int the square pening at the tp f the terminal blck and press t pen clamp mechanism. Insert the wire int the rund pening and release the screwdriver t spring back and clamp the wire. 1 T1 and T2 are interchangable SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

37 Cnnecting t the Grid and t Backed-up Lads Cnnecting t the Grid and t Backed-up Lads This sectin describes: Cnnectin t the AC Grid. Cnnectin between the inverter t the backed-up lads panel. NOTE Each inverter shuld be cnnected t a separate backup panel. D nt share backup utput between inverters. Figure 22: Cnnectin t grid, backed-up lads Prepare cables and cnnect as described in the fllwing table: Recmmended cable type (min-max AWG) Grid 6 AWG (4-20 AWG) StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cnnectin 3-pin terminal blck: Grid L1 3-pin terminal blck: Grid L2 3-pin terminal blck: Grid N External cnnectin Main distributin panel: L1 Main distributin panel: L2 Main distributin panel: N Min. 10 AWG grunding wire t grund Backed-up lads panel 6 AWG (4-20 AWG) 3-pin terminal blck: L1 3-pin terminal blck: L2 3-pin terminal blck: N Backed-up lads panel: L1 Backed-up lads panel: L2 Backed-up lads panel: N Min. 10 AWG grunding wire t grund 36 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

38 Chapter 6: StrEdge Inverter Cnnectins Cnnecting Cmmunicatin t the Meter Prepare cables and cnnect the cmmunicatin wires as described in the fllwing table. Fr detailed infrmatin refer t the installatin guide supplied with the meter. Recmmended cable type (min-max AWG) RS AWG (16-24 AWG), shielded twisted pair, 600V insulated External Devices cnnectin Ext. Devices 7-pin terminal blck: B, A, G Meter cnnectin RS485 4-pin terminal blck: B, A, G If yu have a meter with SlarEdge label, cnnect as illustrated belw: Figure 23: Cnnectin t a meter (SlarEdge If yu have a meter with WattNde label, cnnect as illustrated belw: Figure 24: Cnnectin t a meter (WattNde) SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

39 DIP Switch Setup accrding t System Applicatin DIP Switch Setup accrding t System Applicatin Verify that the DIP switches n the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit are set as described in the fllwing table, accrding t the cmpnents used in the system: System cmpnents Left DIP switch (SW1) setup Right DIP switch (SW2) setup Aut-transfrmer with cnnected ver-temperature sensr Up (ON) - default Dwn (OFF) - default N aut-transfrmer, r aut-transfrmer with vertemperature sensr nt cnnected Up (ON) - default Up (ON) Figure 25: StrEdge Cnnectin Unit DIP switches 38 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

40 Chapter 7: User Interface Chapter 7: User Interface LCD User Buttns Fur buttns are lcated inside the inverter abve the LCD panel and are used fr cntrlling the LCD menus, as shwn belw: Figure 26: LCD Internal menu 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 (1) and Dwn (2): 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. (3): Selects a menu ptin and accepts a value change with a lng press (until Applied is displayed). Use the three rightmst buttns fr entering 123 when entering the Setup mde passwrd 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 49 fr a descriptin f this ptin. Use the LCD light buttn t tggle thrugh the infrmative displays. Setup mde: Upn installatin, the installer may perfrm basic cnfiguratin Errr messages: In the event f a prblem, an errr message may be displayed n the LCD panel. Remving the Inverter Cver Use the fllwing prcedure fr cver remval fr cmmunicatin cnnectin r maintenance. 1. Turn OFF, r verify that the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 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 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

41 Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde 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. Inverter Cnfiguratin Setup Mde Yu can cnfigure the inverter using ne f the fllwing: The internal LCD user buttns. When using this ptin, the inverter cver is remved. The external LCD light buttn. This ptin f cnfiguratin includes a less detailed cnfiguratin menu. Cnfiguring the Inverter Using the LCD User Buttns After inverter installatin, a field technician 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 Enter 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 * * * * * * * * 40 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

42 3. Use the three rightmst internal LCD user buttns t type in the fllwing passwrd: The fllwing message is displayed: 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 B a c k u p C n f < E n > 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. The fllwing shws a hierarchical tree f the menu ptins, which are described in Cnfiguratin Menu Optins n page 45. Actual menus may vary frm shwn depending n the firmware versin f the inverter. 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 B a c k u p C n f < E n > 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 + 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 Cmmunicatin 1 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 > W i - F i C n f < N / A > 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 7: User Interface 1 If ZigBee is cnnected, the Wi-Fi Cnf menu is nt displayed. If ZigBee is nt cnnected, ZigBee Cnf and Wi-Fi Cnf are bth displayed with <N/A>. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

43 Cnfiguring the Inverter Using the LCD User Buttns 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 < E n > 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 O p t i m i z e r C n f. 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 42 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

44 Cnfiguring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Buttn Use the LCD light buttn fr cmmunicatin setup and fr displaying the Errr lg and Warning Lg. There are fewer menus available when using this cnfiguratin ptin; hwever, the functinality f these menus is the same as when using the internal LCD user buttns. 1. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF. 2. Press and hld dwn the LCD light buttn until 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 Releasing the buttn displays the fllwing menu: O p t i m i z e r p a i r i n g L a n g u a g e < e n g > C m m u n i c a t i n M a i n t e n a n c e I n f r m a t i n E x i t 3. Shrt-press (ne secnd) t scrll dwn t the next menu ptin, and lng-press (three secnds) t select the item. Yu can use the Exit ptin in these menus t mve up ne menu level r t exit the Setup mde frm the main menu. The fllwing shws a hierarchical tree f the menu ptins that appear when using the LCD light buttn: Main menu: Language: O p t i m i z e r p a i r i n g L a n g u a g e < e n g > C m m u n i c a t i n M a i n t e n a n c e I n f r m a t i n E x i t 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 E x i t Chapter 7: User Interface SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

45 Cnfiguring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Buttn Cmmunicatin 1 : 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 > W i - F i C n f < N / A > G P I O C n f < M T R > R S C n f C e l l u l a r C n f E x i t Infrmatin: V e r s i n s E r r r L g W a r n i n g l g H W I D s E x i t 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 < E n > M a n u a l A F C I T e s t D i a g n s t i c s S t a n d b y M d e O p t i m i z e r C n f. G r i d P r t e c t i n E x i t The ptins presented in these menus are described in the next sectin. 1 If Wi-Fi is cnnected, the ZigBee Cnf menu is nt displayed, and vice versa. 44 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

46 Chapter 7: User Interface Cnfiguratin Menu Optins Cuntry and Grid Cnfiguring the cuntry and grid is available using the internal user buttns nly. 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 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

47 Cmmunicatin Cmmunicatin 1 : 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 > W i - F i C n f < N / A > 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 > 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 P r f i l e < Z B > 1 If ZigBee is cnnected, the Wi-Fi Cnf menu is nt displayed. If ZigBee is nt cnnected, ZigBee Cnf and Wi-Fi Cnf are bth displayed with <N/A> and their menus are nt accessible. 46 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

48 Chapter 7: User Interface Wi-Fi Cnf (enabled nly if the internal mdule is cnnected): 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 nte_pwer_cntrl_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 NOTE Phase Balance is applicable t single phase inverters nly. Fr detailed infrmatin, refer t the SlarEdge Phase Balancing Manual, available n the SlarEdge website at The Grid Cntrl ptin is disabled by default. Enabling it pens additinal ptins in the menu, as shwn n page 41. 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-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

49 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 < E n > 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 O p t i m i z e r C n f. 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 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. Standby Mde: Enables/disables Standby Mde - fr remte cmmissining. Grid Prtectin: Available in specific cuntries. Enables viewing and setting grid prtectin values. Refer t Optimizer Cnf.: Accessible frm the LCD Light buttn menus nly (the inverter ON/OFF swittch must be ON). Enables the Rapid Shutdwn feature when a kit is installed in the inverter. 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. 48 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

50 Chapter 7: 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) WiFi: Wi-Fi MAC address Status Screens - Operatinal Mde 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-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

51 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 ttal energy reading, is displayed instead f the abve screen. The fllwing is an example f a prductin meter status: P r d u c t i n M e t e r S t a t u s : < O K > < E r r r M e s s a g e > T t a l [ W h ] : X X X X X X X If the meter is set t Exprt +Imprt, there are tw status screens, with the first line displaying: "Exprt Meter" and "Imprt Meter". 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. Ttal (Wh): The energy read by the meter. 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 : C 1 E D E n e r g y [ W h ] : 0 V d c _ O [ V ] : 0. 5 V d c _ I [ V ] : Mdule#: Pwer ptimizer serial number Energy: pwer ptimizer energy Vdc_O: Pwer ptimizer utput vltage Vdc_I: Pwer ptimizer input vltage (mdule vltage) 50 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

52 ID Status This screen displays the inverter sftware versin and the cuntry t which the inverter is cnfigured. I D : # # # # # # # # # # 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. Fr a list f the pssible errrs and hw t trublesht them, refer t Cmmunicatin Trubleshting n page 79. Errr message, accrding t failure. Refer t Errrs and Trubleshting n page 1. 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 Chapter 7: User Interface 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 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

53 Cellular Status 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 < 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 49. 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. Cmmunicatin Prts Status D e v P r t # # R S < S E > < S > < - - > Z i g B e e < S E > < M P S > < - - > 52 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

54 Chapter 7: User Interface ##: 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) DM: Revenue meter LGR: Nn-SlarEdge lgger PROT: The prtcl type t which the prt is set: Fr a SlarEdge device: S: SlarEdge slave M: SlarEdge master P2P: ZigBee pint-t-pint MPM: ZigBee multipint master (fr the SlarEdge ZigBee hme gateway) 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 : S i t e P r d : S i t e E x p r t : S e l f - c n s u m e : 7. 0 k W k W 4. 0 k W 6. 0 k W Site Limit: The limit that was defined fr the site Site Prd: The pwer prduced by the site Site Feed: The pwer that is fed int the grid Self-cnsume: The PV pwer cnsumed by the site 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

55 Battery Status PWR Limit: The inverter maximum utput pwer set by ne f the pwer limiting ptins: RRCR Smart energy manager (Feed-in limitatin) P(f) 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 fllwing applicatin ntes: Pwer Cntrl Applicatin Nte, available n the SlarEdge website at Feed-in Limitatin Applicatin Nte, available n the SlarEdge website at Battery Status This screen is displayed nly when the battery is cnfigured, and shws the battery identificatin infrmatin, its charging status and pwer, and the perating mde. B S N : X X X X X X X X X I D : 2 4 S O E : 8 9 % W W W W W P W R : 0 W T t a l : 0 W h S t a t e : I d l e BSN: Battery serial number ID: Battery identificatin - shuld be 24 as set up abve SOE: State f Energy - the battery capacity percentage (calculated as Available Energy\Max. Energy) PWR: The charging r discharging pwer (in Watts) accrding t the battery state (see belw) Ttal: The ttal discharged energy in Watt/hur State: The battery status: Charging/ Discharging, Idle, Init (pre-heating) r Fault <errr cde>. Time Of Use Status This screen is sisplayed nly if TOU is cnfigured, and shws infrmatin abut the TOU settings fr the site. N a m e : x x x x L a s t S y n c : < D a t e > S u r c e : < R e m t e > S e t U n t i l : < d a t e > Name: The TOU prfile file name Last Sync: Date when the time-f-use prfile was laded frm the mnitring prtal Surce: the surce frm which the TOU prfile was uplade: Remte - Prfile upladed frm the SlarEdge mnitring prtal Lcal - Prfile upladed frm an SD card Set Until: The date until the current prfileis applicable 54 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

56 Chapter 8: Cmmissining the Installatin Chapter 8: 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 StrEdge Cnnectin Unit ON/OFF switch t the ON psitin. 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

57 Step 1: Activating the System 3. Activate the inverter accrding t the activatin instructins supplied in the inverter package: 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! e. If LCD shws: Script errr, cntact SlarEdge Supprt. Figure 27: Activatin card 4. Verify that the inverter is cnfigured t the prper cuntry: Press the LCD light buttn until reaching the ID status screen: I D : # # # # # # # # # # D S P 1 / 2 : / C P U : x x C u n t r y : U S A 1 5. 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 45. Cmmunicatin ptins cnnectin refer t Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal n page 71. StrEdge applicatin cnfiguratin - refer t System Cnfiguratin n page Clse the inverter cver 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. The fllwing figure illustrates recmmended rder: Figure 28: Tightening rder f the screws 7. Make sure the AC Bypass switch is switched t the left (psitin 1). 56 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

58 Chapter 8: Cmmissining the Installatin 8. Make sure the backed-up lads AC breaker is UP. Figure 29: StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 9. Clse the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver: Attach the cver and secure it by tightening the six screws with a trque f 1.2 N*m / 0.9 ft.*lb. 10. Ensure prper cnduit sealing; inspect the entire cnduit run and use standard cnduit sealants t avid water penetratin. 11. Turn ON the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit switch. If an additinal external DC switch is installed between the pwer ptimizers/ battery 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 12. Verify that the fllwing infrmatin appears n the LCD panel: P_OK: Appears nly upn 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 "Trubleshting" n page 79. 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-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

59 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 buttn 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 ] : SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

60 3. 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. If the prblem persists, cntact SlarEdge Supprt. When pairing succeeds, the fllwing message is displayed: P a i r i n g Chapter 8: Cmmissining the Installatin P a i r i n g C m p l e t e d The system startup prcess begins: Since the inverter is ON, the pwer ptimizers start prducing pwer and the inverter starts cnverting AC. NOTE 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. 4. Scrll t the Maintenance menu and select Optimizer Cnf. è Set Rapid ShutdwnèEnable. S e t R a p i d S h u t d w n E x i t SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

61 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. Initially after pairing, bth XXX and YYY values shw 000 and the values increase as paired pwer ptimizers are reprted. NOTE It may take up t 20 minutes fr all pwer ptimizers t transmit their telemetries and t be cunted n the LCD screen. 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 ttal 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 t the Mnitring Prtal n page 71. The SlarEdge Mnitring System The SlarEdge 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. 60 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

62 Chapter 8: Cmmissining the Installatin 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 t the Mnitring Prtal n page 71. Prviding Installatin Infrmatin 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 Site Mapper Use the SlarEdge Site Mapper smartphne applicatin t scan the pwer ptimizer and inverter 2D barcdes. The 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

63 Chapter 9: System Cnfiguratin Chapter 9: System Cnfiguratin This chapter describes hw t cnfigure yur StrEdge system by setting up the cmmunicatin between the system cmpnents and setting up the required applicatin. Cnfiguring the RS485 Bus fr Battery and Meter Cnnectin This sectin describes hw t set up the RS485 cmmunicatin between the inverter, meter and battery. Sme inverters are equipped with a built-in Revenue Grade Meter (RGM), which is lcated in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. When an additinal meter is installed fr these inverters, the secnd meter is cnnected t the existing RGM in a daisy chain. T cnfigure the RS485 bus: 1. Turn OFF r verify that the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit switch is OFF. 2. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF. 62 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

64 3. Select Cmmunicatin è RS485-1 Cnf è Device Type è Multi Devices. A list f devices is displayed. D e v i c e T y p e < M L T > M e t e r 1 < > M e t e r 2 < > B a t t e r y 1 < > If an RGM is installed, it is pre-cnfigured t Meter 1: D e v i c e T y p e < M L T > M e t e r 1 < W N, 1 > M e t e r 2 < > B a t t e r y 1 < > 4. Select Meter 2. The meter cnfiguratin screen is displayed: 5. Cnfigure the meter: D e v i c e T y p e < M T R > P r t c l < W N > D e v i c e I D < 2 > C T R a t i n g < 0 > M e t e r F u n c. < N n e > a. Select Device Type è Revenue Meter b. Select Prtcl è WattNde c. Verify that Device ID is set t 2. d. Set the CT value that appears n the CT label: CT Rating è <xxxxa>. If CT resets t 0, check the cmmunicatin as descibed in step b belw. e. Fr a meter installed st the grid cnnectin pint select Meter Func.è Exprt+Imprt. E x p r t + I m p r t E x p r t C n s u m p t i n P r d u c t i n I m p r t N n e The selected ptin is displayed in the RS485 Cnf screen as <E+I>. 6. Select Battery 1. The battery cnfiguratin screen is displayed: D e v i c e T y p e < B A T > P r t c l < T 7 4 > D e v i c e I D < 2 4 > B a t t e r y I n f < > 7. Select Device Type è Battery Pack. Chapter 9: System Cnfiguratin SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

65 Cnfiguring the RS485 Bus fr Battery and Meter Cnnectin 8. Select Battery Inf and check the battery infrmatin: S N : < s e r i a l # > M d e l : < X X X X X X > R a t e d P W R [ k W H ] : N / A F W V e r. < X X X X X > T verify the cnnectin: 1. Press the inverter external LCD light buttn t display the status screens ne after the ther: a. Check the RS485 cmmunicatin status: w w w w w w w w D e v P r t # # R S < M L T > < 0 2 > < 0 2 > The number under Prt (prtcl) shuld display the number f cnfigured devices. The number under ## shuld display the number f cmmunicating devices. The abve screen shws an example f 2 devices n the same bus (e.g. meter and battery). If RGM is pre-installed, and a battery and an external meter are als installed, the screen shuld shw <3><3>. If the number f devices under Prt des nt match the number under ##, refer t Trubleshting n page 79 b. Check the meter(s): In the meter(s) status screen check that the status is OK. The fllwing is an example f the status f an Exprt (r Exprt+Imprt) meter: E x p r t M e t e r S t a t u s : < O K > < E r r r M e s s a g e > T t a l [ W h ] : X X X X X X X If Cmm. Errr appears, refer t Trubleshting n page 79. c. Check the battery infrmatin: identificatin, charging status and pwer, and the perating mde. B S N : X X X X X X X X X I D : 2 4 S O E : 8 9 % W W W W W P W R : 0 W T t a l : 0 W h S t a t e : I d l e If Cmm. Errr appears, refer t Trubleshting n page SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

66 Chapter 9: System Cnfiguratin Cnfiguring StrEdge Applicatin This sectin describes the StrEdge applicatins and hw t cnfigure the system per applicatin. Maximize Self-cnsumptin In this mde, the battery is autmatically charged and discharged t meet cnsumptin needs. This applicatin requires cnnectin t a meter. The battery has tw states: OFF the battery is in standby ON the battery is cntrlled fr maximized self-cnsumptin Battery OFF perids can be cnfigured t extend battery lifetime by minimizing the number f shallw discharges (fr example at nighttime r during the winter). Prfile Prgramming (fr time f use arbitrage) In this mde, the StrEdge system perates accrding t a cnfigured charge/ discharge prfile. This applicatin requires cnnectin t a meter. This applicatin is cvered in a separate applicatin nte available at This applicatin can be used whether r nt PV mdules are installed at the site. Backup Pwer The prduced pwer is stred in the battery t be used during pwer utages. The StrEdge inverter senses the grid vltage, and when it is dwn it autmatically switches t Backup mde, discnnecting frm the grid and supplying pwer t the backed-up lads. This applicatin requires cnnectin t the SlarEdge Aut-transfrmer and a backed-up lads panel. This applicatin can be used in ne f tw ways: Backup-nly energy stred in the battery is discharged fr backup pwer nly Backup with Smart Energy Management use sme f the battery energy fr backup pwer and the rest fr MSC r TOU applicatins. The Backup applicatin can be used whether r nt PV mdules are installed at the site. System Cnfiguratin T access the Energy Cntrl menu: 1. Enter Setup mde, scrll dwn t the Pwer Cntrl menu and select it. A menu similar t the fllwing is displayed: 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 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

67 System Cnfiguratin 2. Select Energy Manager. The fllwing screen is displayed: L i m i t C n t r l < D i s > E n e r g y C t r l < D i s > S t r a g e C n t r l Limit Cntrl: Fr pwer limitatin (including exprt limitatin) cnfiguratin. This ptin can be used in parallel t energy cntrl. Fr mre infrmatin refer t E: Exprt (Feed-in) limit P: Prductin limit Dis: Disabled - n limit Energy Cntrl: The methd by which t manage the energy. Strage Cntrl: Enables reserving a minimum battery charge level. 3. Select Energy Ctrl.. The fllwing is displayed, shwing the SlarEdge applicatins: M a x S e l f - c n s u m e T i m e f U s e B a c k u p O n l y D i s a b l e Max Self-cnsume (MSC): Maximize Self-cnsumptin. Time f Use (TOU): Prfile Prgramming. Backup Only: Supply pwer t lads during pwer utage. Disable: N energy cntrl, that is, the battery is nt used. T set up maximum self-cnsumptin: 1. Access the Energy Cntrl menu as described abve. 2. Select Max Self-Cnsume. The Energy Manager screen changes t display the fllwing: L i m i t C n t r l < D i s > E n e r g y C t r l < M S C > S e t O p e r a t i n S t r a g e C n t r l 66 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

68 Chapter 9: System Cnfiguratin 3. Optinally, set the battery OFF perids as fllws: a. Select Set Operatin. A list is displayed, allwing 12 mnthly prfile setup: J a n < O N > F e b < O N > M a r < O N > A p r < O N > b. Select a mnth. A list f ptins is displayed. S t a r t T i m e < 0 0 : 0 0 > E n d T i m e < 0 0 : 0 0 > A l w a y s O N A l w a y s O F F c. Select ne f the ptins: Select Always OFF t avid battery usage entirely (fr example during winter) Set Start Time and End Time t set battery usage in specific hurs and avid usage during specific hurs thrughut the mnth (fr example at night). This sets the perids during which the battery will be in the OFF state. Select Always ON t use battery at all times fr charging/ discharging. T set up Backup-nly: 1. Access the Energy Cntrl menu as described abve. 2. Select Backup nly. The Energy Manager screen changes t display the fllwing: L i m i t C n t r l < D i s > E n e r g y C t r l < B U > S t r a g e C n t r l T set up Backup Pwer + Smart Energy Management: 1. Verify that Backup is set t Enable as fllws (Backup shuuld be enabled by default if the hardware supprts it). a. Enter Setup mde t display the main menu: 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 B a c k u p C n f < E n > 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 b. Frm the main menu select Backup Cnf. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

69 Verifying StrEdge Cmpnents Functinality 2. T set a minimum battery charge level, s that the battery will always have energy stred in case backup pwer is needed, d the fllwing: a. Frm the Energy Manager menu select Strage Cntrl. The fllwing is displayed: B a c k u p R S V D < % P V > b. Select Backup RSVD and set the required level as precentage f the battery capacity: Fr backup pwer + Smart Energy Management - accrding t user requirement Fr backup-nly - accrding t battery manufacturer recmmendatin, if prvided Verifying StrEdge Cmpnents Functinality Upn installatin and cnfiguratin cmpletin, the system shuld be perating accrding t the selected StrEdge applicatin. This sectin describes hw t verify that all system cmpnents are functining as expected. If nt, refer t Trubleshting n page 79. T check the inverter and meter: 1. Turn the AC ON. 2. Check the meter (installed in exprt r cnsumptin psitin, CT arrws pint t the grid): a. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t OFF. b. Turn lads ON n all f the measured phases. c. Press the external LCD light buttn t display the Imprt r Cnsumptin meter status screen, and check that the imprt r cnsumptin energy (Ttal [Wh]) is advancing (may take a few minutes, depending n the lads size): I m p r t M e t e r S t a t u s : < O K > < E r r r M e s s a g e > T t a l [ W h ] : X X X X X X X d. Press the LCD light buttn t display the Exprt meter status screen, and check that the Exprt energy (Ttal [Wh]) is nt advancing: (If exprt is advancing check the CTs directin.) 3. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch t ON. 4. Turn the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit switch t ON. 5. While the mdules are expsed t sunlight (PV system is cnnected t the grid and the inverter is prducing pwer), press the inverter LCD light buttn t display the pwer status screen, and check that the grid AC utput (Vac) increases t V, and the ttal AC utput pwer prduced (Pac): V a c [ V ] V d c [ V ] P a c [ W ] w P _ O K : X X X / Y Y Y < S _ O K > O N T check Maximum Self-cnsumptin mde: 1. Turn n as many lads t ensure that cnsumptin is greater than the inverter AC rating. 2. If the meter is installed at the grid cnnectin pint yu can check that the imprt energy is advancing (may take a few minutes, depending n the lads size): Press the inverter LCD light buttn 68 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

70 Chapter 9: System Cnfiguratin t display the Meter status screen: I m p r t M e t e r S t a t u s : < O K > T t a l [ W h ] : X X X X X X X 3. Press the inverter LCD light buttn t display the Smart Energy Management and the battery status screens, and check that: The State the battery is Discharging (assuming the lad cnsumptin > PV prductin and AC limit f inverter > PV prductin) - The lads are pwered by the PV and the battery; if the test is perfrmed at night, the lads are pwered nly by the battery. The PWR value is greater than 0 B S N : X X X X X X X X X I D : 2 4 S O E : 8 9 % W W W W W P W R : 2 W T t a l : < X > W h S t a t e : D i s c h a r g i n g S i t e L i m i t : S i t e P r d : S i t e E x p r t : S e l f - c n s u m e : 7. 0 k W k W 4. 0 k W 6. 0 k W 4. While the mdules are expsed t sunlight, verify that the battery is perating prperly: a. Minimize the huse lad cnsumptin by turning ff all the lad circuit breakers, except fr the inverter. b. Press the external LCD light buttn t display the battery status screen, and check that: The battery State is: Charging The SOE percentage is increasing The PWR value is greater than 0 B S N : X X X X X X X X X I D : 2 4 S O E : 8 9 % W W W W W P W R : 2 W T t a l : < x > W h S t a t e : C h a r g i n g T check Backup: 1. Discnnect the AC pwer by shutting ff the AC at the main distributin panel. The inverter shuld discnnect frm the grid, and cntinue supplying pwer t the backed-up lads. Switching t Backup mde takes a few secnds. The LCD screen will shw tha Backup mde is ON: V a c [ V ] V d c [ V ] P a c [ W ] P _ O K : X X X / Y Y Y < S _ O K > B a c k u p M d e O N SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

71 Verifying StrEdge Cmpnents Functinality 2. Press the external LCD light buttn t display the battery status screen, and check that: The battery State is: Discharging / Charging The SOE percentage is decreasing/increasing The PWR value is greater than 0 B S N : X X X X X X X X X I D : 2 4 S O E : 8 9 % W W W W W P W R : 3 W T t a l : < x > W h S t a t e : D i s c h a r g i n g 3. Turn the AC back ON frm the main distributin panel. The inverter shuld recnnect lads back t the grid. 70 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

72 Chapter 10: Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal 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. 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. Chapter 10: Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

73 Cmmunicatin Types 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: Optinal wireless cmmunicatin (purchased separately; refer t the supplied manual, als available at (under ZigBee)). Cellular: Optinal cellular wireless cnnectin (purchased separately; refer t the supplied manual, als available at (under Cellular)). Only cmmunicatin prducts ffered by SlarEdge are supprted. Cmmunicatin Cnnectrs Tw cmmunicatin glands are used fr cnnectin f the varius cmmunicatin ptins. Each gland has three penings. The table belw describes the functinality f each pening. Unused penings shuld remain sealed. Gland# Opening Functinality Cable Size (diameter) 1 (PG16) One small External antenna cable 2-4 mm Tw large Ethernet cnnectin (CAT5/6), ZigBee, Cellular mm 2 (PG13.5) All three RS485, pwer reductin mm Figure 30: Cmmunicatin Glands The cmmunicatin bard has a standard RJ45 terminal blck fr Ethernet cnnectin, and a 9-pin terminal blck fr RS485 cnnectin, as shwn belw: Figure 31: Internal cnnectrs 72 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

74 Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin This cmmunicatin ptin enables using an Ethernet cnnectin t cnnect the inverter t the mnitring prtal thrugh a LAN. Ethernet cable specificatins: Cable type CAT5/CAT6 Maximum distance between the inverter and the ruter 100 m/ 330 ft. NOTE Chapter 10: Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal 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. Figure 32: Example f Ethernet cnnectin T cnnect the Ethernet cable: 1. Remve the inverter cver as described in Remving the Inverter Cver n page 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. Push the cable int the cut pening f the rubber fitting. Figure 33: Rubber fitting SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

75 Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Cnnectin 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. 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 34: Standard cable wiring 6. 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 gland #1. 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 34 d. Use a crimping tl t crimp the cnnectr. e. Cnnect the Ethernet cnnectr t the RJ45 prt n the cmmunicatin bard. Figure 35: The RJ45 Ethernet cnnectin 1 The inverter cnnectin des nt supprt RX/TX plarity change. Supprting crssver Ethernet cables depends n the switch capabilities. 74 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

76 7. 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 34). 8. 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. 9. 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 45. 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) 10. Verify the cnnectin, as described in Verifying the Cnnectin n page 78. 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. NOTE If a revenue grade meter is cnnected t yur inverter, it uses the RS485 prt and therefre an RS485 cmmunicatin bus cannt be created. Chapter 10: Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal The fllwing sectins describe hw t physically cnnect the RS485 bus and hw t cnfigure the bus. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

77 Creating an RS485 Bus Cnnectin 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 9-pin RS485 terminal blck cnnectr, as shwn belw: Figure 36: The RS485 terminal blck 4. Lsen the screws f pins A(+), B(-), and G n the left f the RS485 terminal blck. Figure 37: 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. 76 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

78 6. Chapter 10: Setting Up Cmmunicatin t the Mnitring Prtal Fr creating an RS485 bus - cnnect all B, A and G pins in all inverters. The fllwing figure shws this cnnectin schema: NOTE Figure 38: 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 SW7. Figure 39: 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). SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

79 Verifying the Cnnectin 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 (see als Figure 28). 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 S_OK: Indicates that the cnnectin t the SlarEdge mnitring prtal is successful. If S_OK is nt displayed, refer t "Trubleshting" n the facing page. 78 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

80 Appendix A: Trubleshting This appendix describes hw t trublesht StrEdge related errrs. Cmmunicatin Trubleshting When a battery and a meter are cnnected (2 devices cnnected t the same bus), the fllwing shuld appear in the Cmmunicatin status screen: w w w w w w w D e v P r t # # R S < M L T > < 0 2 > < 0 2 > Z i g B e e < > < - - > < - - > Appendix A: Trubleshting Device type, number and prtcl are displayed incrrectly If ne r mre f the fllwing ccurs, the meter(s) r the battery are nt cmmunicating with the inverter: MLT (Multi) is nt displayed as the device type (under Dev) The number f devices under Prt (prtcl) r under ## des nt match the number f cnnected devices The number under Prt (cnfigured devices) des nt match the number under ## (cmmunicating devices) Check the fllwing: The meter and battery cnfiguratin is as described in Cnfiguring the RS485 Bus fr Battery and Meter Cnnectin n page 62. The wiring between the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit, the battery and the meter is crrect (refer t Figure 19). There are n lse cnnectins at any f the system cmpnents cnnectrs. 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

81 Meter Trubleshting Bit Lcatin Errr Message Cause and Trubleshting 1st 2nd 3rd 4th LAN Discnnected DHCP Failed, r Invalid DHCP Cnfig Gateway Ping Failed G Server Ping Failed Physical cnnectin fault. Check the cable pin-ut assignment and cable cnnectin. Refer t. IP settings issue. Check the ruter and invertercnfiguratin. Cnsult yur netwrk IT. 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. 5th 6th 7th 8th Server x Ping Failed Tcp Cnnect. Failed Meter Trubleshting 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. Fr trubleshting a built-in meter, refer t trubleshting.pdf. When a meter is cnnected, there will be a status screen fr each meter functin. The fllwing is an example f the exprt meter functin status: E x p r t M e t e r S t a t u s : < O K > < E r r r M e s s a g e > T t a l [ W h ] : X X X X X X X <OK> is nt displayed If <OK> is nt displayed in the Status line f the status screens, the meter is nt cmmunicating with the inverter cmmunicatin bard. Check the fllwing: There are n lse cnnectins at the inverter cmmunicatin bard and at the meter. The wiring between the 4-pin terminal blck n the meter and the RS485 terminal blck n the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit is crrect (refer t Figure 19). 80 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

82 An errr message is displayed If Errr 185 Meter Cmm. Errr is displayed in the meter status screen, verify prper cnnectin f: The RS485 cables and cnnectrs The AC cnnectin f the meter Ttal [Wh] Imprt value is nt advancing If the inverter is nt prducing pwer, and there is pwer cnsumptin by the lads, the Ttal [Wh] value shuld be changing. If the Ttal [Wh] value f the Imprt meter displays a steady value althugh the site is cnsuming pwer, check the fllwing: The meter status LEDs are lit. If the LEDs are all OFF, the meter is nt cnnected t a pwer surce. Check the meter AC cnnectin (10-pin terminal blck) Check that the meter breaker is ON There are n lse cnnectins at the 10-pin AC wiring f the meter. The CT black and white cables are crrectly cnnected t the 6-pin cnnectr n the meter: White CT wire is cnnected t L1 white Black CT wire is cnnected t L1 black Appendix A: Trubleshting CT directin is twards the grid and the green pwer LEDs are ON. If the LEDs are nt green indicating imprt pwer - the CTs are reversed. Figure 40: Meter with CT SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

83 Battery Trubleshting Battery Trubleshting The State line in the battery status screen shuld display ne f the fllwing: Charging, Discharging, Idle, Off, Init.: B S N : X X X X X X X X X I D : 2 4 S O E : 8 9 % W W W W W P W R : 0 W T t a l : 0 W h S t a t e : I d l e If Errr 186 Battery Cmm. Errr appears, the battery cmmunicatin is discnnected. Check the fllwing: The RS485 cntrl cnnectin t the battery The DIP switches settings n the battery: S1, S3, S5: Up S2, S6: Left S4: Dwn The ID DIP switches setting n the battery - All shuld be set t the right (0) psitin If the state Idle is displayed instead f Charging/Discharging, check the fllwing: The system cnfiguratin The DC cnnectin The LEDs in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit - refer t StrEdge Cnnectin Unit LEDs n page 88 Additinal StrEdge Trubleshting Sme f the trubleshting prcedure may require remving the cvers f system cmpnents (inverter, battery, StrEdge Cnnectin Unit, r meter). Be sure t discnnect all pwer surces t avid electrcutin. Fr pening the cver refer t Remving the Inverter Cver n page 39 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. Prblem Descriptin r pssible cause Trubleshting During nrmal peratin (grid supplies pwer), n pwer t the backup lads while the inverter is prducing pwer The main circuit breakers r lads circuit breakers in the backed up lads panel have been triggered Internal circuit breaker has been triggered The inverter is malfunctining If the prblem persists Check that the backed-up lads breakers n the CB panel are in the UP psitin Check that the AC circuit breaker in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit is in the UP psitin (see Figure 9) Restart the inverter If the prblem persists, mve the AC bypass switch in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit t psitin 2 (see 82 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

84 Appendix A: Trubleshting Prblem Descriptin r pssible cause Trubleshting Figure 9) t supply pwer t the lads until the inverter prblem is slved. Then mve t psitin 1. Check that the inverter is prducing pwer Check that there are n errrs n the inverter LCD N pwer t the backup lads while grid is OFF (pwer utage) The backed-up lads are nt backed up Check the circuit breakers n the backed-up lads AC panel Check that the AC breaker in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit are in the UP psitin (see Figure 9) Check that the AC bypass switch in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit is set t psitin 1 (see Figure 9). Inverter withut aut-transfrmer (On-grid nly) - The inverter des nt start prductin and Errr 182 Aut-Transfrmer Temp. T High is displayed The thermal sensr cables are nt cnnected. Mve the DIP switch SW2 in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit t the UP psitin (ON) (refer t DIP Switch Setup accrding t System Applicatin n page 38). Errr Cdes The errr messages include an errr number and a descriptin, and have the fllwing frmat: E r r r C d e X X X ( 3 x D 2 ) < L i n e 1 > < L i n e 2 > XXX: The errr number. The errr cde numbers may differ depending n the inverter type (single phase r three phase) as described in the table belw. (#-X#): A cde indicating the surce f errr and the errr infrmatin sent t the mnitring server. This infrmatin is used by SlarEdge Supprt fr advanced trubleshting.. Line 1-2: Errr descriptin WARNING! All Warnings and Cautins in this manual shuld be adhered t while trubleshting an errr. Tus les avertissements et précautins mentinnés dans ce manuel divent être aussi appliqués en cas de dépannage. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

85 General Inverter Errr Cdes General Inverter Errr Cdes Errr # Single Phase 4, 5, 8, 12, 18-23, 39, 42, 45 N/A 112 9, 13 N/A Errr # Three Phase 45, 48, 50-53, 94, ,113 10, 37, 38 76, 77, 90 LCD Message SW Errr Wrng AC cnnectin AC Current Surge Grund Current - RCD Cntact SlarEdge Supprt. Cause and Trubleshting Switch between L1 and L2 r L2 and L3 cnnectins 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. 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. If the fault persists: 14 58/59/60 AC Vltage T High (Line 1/2/3) 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. 84 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

86 Appendix A: Trubleshting Errr # Single Phase Errr # Three Phase LCD Message Cause and Trubleshting Refer t the AC Wiring Applicatin Nte The SlarEdge system nrmally eliminates DC vervltage errrs. If the fault persists: DC Vltage T High Turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch. If after five minutes, the LCD panel des nt shw a lw safety vltage (1V per ptimizer), check which string is malfunctining and recheck its cnnectins t the inverter. Prceed accrding t Pwer Optimizer Trubleshting n page 88 Re-cmmissin all inverters in the site, as described in Cmmissining the Installatin n page Hardware Errr Cntact SlarEdge Supprt Temperature T High Verify prper inverter clearances. Make sure the heat-sink fins are clean and unbstructed. 24 N/A Faulty Temp. Sensr Brken r uncnnected temperature sensr. Cntact SlarEdge Supprt Islatin Fault 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 Faulty AC Relay Discnnect inverter frm AC grid. Cntact SlarEdge Supprt. 27, , 106, 120, 125, 126 Hardware Errr Cntact SlarEdge supprt. 28 N/A N/A 31, 33 64/65/66 RCD Sensr Errr Phase Balance Errr AC Vltage T High (Line 1/2/3) Cntact SlarEdge supprt. Check the grid cnnectin. Check the GND cnnectin. Check the L1, L2 and Neutral cnnectins. Verify symmetric lad between L1 and L2. Cnsult the lcal grid authrity. 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

87 General Inverter Errr Cdes Errr # Single Phase Errr # Three Phase LCD Message Cause and Trubleshting If permitted by lcal authrities, change the grid prtectin values. Refer t prtectin_values.pdf 32, 41 61/62/63, 67/68/ /80/ /83/84 AC Vltage T Lw Verify that the inverter is set t the crrect cuntry. AC Freq T High (Line 1/2/3) AC Freq T Lw (Line 1/2/3) Cnsult the grid peratr. If permitted by lcal authrities, change the grid prtectin values. Refer t prtectin_values.pdf 36 72/74/75 DC Injectin (Line 1/2/3) Cntact SlarEdge supprt. 40 N/A Islanding 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. 43 N/A N/A 103, 119 N/A 49 Internal HW Errr N Cuntry Selected Phase Unbalance UDC Min / DC Vltage T Lw Cmmunicatin Errr Cntact SlarEdge supprt. Select the cuntry, as described in Cuntry and Grid n page 45. Select Pwer Cntrl è Phase Balance è Disable. Turn the inverter OFF and ON. If the fault persists, cntact SlarEdge supprt. Cntact SlarEdge supprt. N/A 78 Grid Sync Errr Cntact SlarEdge supprt. 91/92/93 (TZ N/A L1/L2/L3), 96/97/98 (Iac L1/L2/L3 Max). AC Over Current Line 1/2/3 Cntact SlarEdge supprt. N/A N/A 105 AC Vltage T High Line 1/2/3 Temperature T Lw Turn the inverter OFF and ON. If the fault persists, cntact SlarEdge supprt. Make sure the inverter is installed in a lcatin with ambient temperatures within the range specified in the datasheet. N/A 124 Grund Current Cntact SlarEdge supprt. 86 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

88 Appendix A: Trubleshting Errr # Single Phase Errr # Three Phase 150, , LCD Message RCD Arc Fault Detected Arc detectr self-test failed Cause and Trubleshting Refer t Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin n page 1. Refer t Inverter Arc Detectin and Interruptin n page 1. StrEdge-related Errrs Cdes This sectin describes the errr messages that are specific t the StrEdge slutin. Fr the general SlarEdge trubleshting refer t the cdes in the previus sectin. Errr cde LCD message Cause and Trubleshting 178 Internal RGM Errr Check the CTs cnnectins and directin. 179, Backup Cnsumptin T High Cnnectin Unit HW Errr Aut-Transfrmer Temp. T High Cnnectin Unit Cmmunicatin Errr Cnnectin Unit Temp. T High Inverter prductin stpped due t backed-up lads cnsumptin exceeding prduct rating. Shutdwn nn-essential lads t reduce pwer cnsumptin. Check all the cmmunicatin cable between the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and the digital bard in the inverter. Inverter prductin stpped due t aut-transfrmer verheating. Shutdwn nn-essential lads t reduce the phase imbalance. If yu use the inverter fr n-grid applicatins nly (withut aut-transfrmer) - mve SW2 t the UP psitin (ON) (refer t DIP Switch Setup accrding t System Applicatin n page 38). There is a faulty wire cnnectin r an internal errr. Check the cmmunicatin cable between the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and the digital bard in the inverter. Check that the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit LEDs are ON. Inverter prductin stpped due t StrEdge Cnnectin Unit verheating r due t internal fan malfunctin. Clean the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit fan If the fan is malfunctining, replace the fan 185 Meter Cmm. Errr Refer t Meter Trubleshting n page 80. System Warnings Warnings are displayed in the initial status screen with the frmat: <Warning X>. Fr example: V a c [ V ] V d c [ V ] P a c [ W ] P _ O K : X X X / Y Y Y < S _ O K > W a r n i n g 8 O N SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

89 StrEdge Cnnectin Unit LEDs The warning is a status screen. T view the warning descriptin, press the LCD buttn.the fllwing is a list f system warnings: Warning # LCD text Cmments and trubleshting 1-4, 6-7 Fan X Failure Clean r replace the fan 5 Turn Switch Off t Cnfigure 8 Cnnectin Unit Lw 9V Battery Appears when trying t access the Setup menus during prductin Replace the 9V battery in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. Refer t 9V Battery Replacement n page 91. StrEdge Cnnectin Unit LEDs There are three LEDs n the lwer bard f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit, near the DIP switches: Figure 41: StrEdge Cnnectin Unit LEDs In nrmal peratin, the middle and bttm LEDs indicate auxiliary vltages (13V frm DC/DC, 5V and 3.3V) and shuld always be lit. The tp LED shuld be lit when the inverter DC vltage is at least 200 Vdc (check when bth inverter ON/OFF switch and StrEdge Cnnectin Unit switch are ON). Yu can check the status screen fr the Vdc value. If all LEDs are OFF: Check that AC vltage exists in the inverter Check that the cmmunicatin cable between the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and the digital bard is prperly cnnected. If the tp LED is ON, and middle and bttm LEDs are ff - an internal failure has ccurred. Cntact SlarEdge supprt. 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 88 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

90 Appendix A: Trubleshting 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. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

91 Appendix B: Replacing and Adding System Cmpnents Appendix B: 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. CAUTION! D nt remve the six screws n the DC cnduit metal panel as it may harm the inverter sealing and vid the warranty. Ces vis ne divent pas être retirées. Les enlever est susceptible d endmmager l étanchéité de l nduleur et annuler la validité de la garantie. Replacing an Inverter 1. 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. 2. Turn OFF the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. 3. Open the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver. 4. Turn the Bypass switch inside the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit t psitin 2, in rder t maintain pwer t the backed-up lads. 5. Open the inverter cver as described in Remving the Inverter Cver n page Discnnect the DC and AC wires frm the inverter. Open the DC and AC wires ferrite beads and set them aside. 7. Discnnect the cable cnnecting the inverter digital bard t the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. 8. Unscrew the tw cnduit nuts in the inverter securing the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit t the inverter. 9. Remve the screws securing the inverter t the munting bracket and remve the inverter frm the munting bracket. NOTE If yu remve the ld inverter and d nt immediately install a new ne, then: Lck the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 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 bracket; insert the screws securing the inverter t the munting bracket. 11. Screw the tw cnduit nuts in the inverter securing the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit t the inverter. 12. Cnnect the DC and AC wires t the inverter. 90 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

92 13. Place the ferrite beads n the wires and clse them. Make sure the DC labeled ferrite bead is placed n the DC wires and the AC labeled ferrite bead is placed n the AC wires. 14. Clse the inverter cver. 15. Cnfigure the system t the required applicatin as described in System Cnfiguratin n page Perfrm the cmmissining steps as described in Cmmissining the Installatin n page 55. 9V Battery Replacement If Warning 8: Cnnectin Unit Lw 9V Battery is displayed in the main status screen, replace the 9V battery in the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. 1. 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. 2. Turn OFF the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and the AC switch f the distributin panel. 3. Open and remve the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver. 4. Open and remve the transparent internal cver. 5. Remve the battery frm the upper bard f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and replace with a new standard 9V battery. 6. Clse the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cvers. Appendix B: Replacing and Adding System Cmpnents Figure 42: The battery hlder SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

93 Fuse Replacement Fuse Replacement Replacement kits are available frm SlarEdge r yu can use ther fuses with identical ratings. 1. 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. 2. Turn OFF the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and the AC switch f the distributin panel. 3. Open and remve the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver. 4. Open and remve the internal transparent cver. 5. Remve the faulty fuse frm the upper bard f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and replace with a new fuse. 6. Clse the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cvers. StrEdge Cnnectin Unit Replacement Remving the Existing StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 1. 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. 2. Turn OFF the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and the AC switch f the distributin panel. 3. Open the inverter cver. 4. Discnnect the DC and AC wires frm the inverter. Open the DC and AC wires ferrite beads and set them aside. 5. Fr RGM inverter - Discnnect the RS485 cnnectr frm the inverter cmmunicatin bard. 6. Discnnect the cable cnnecting the inverter digital bard t the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. 7. Unscrew the tw cnduit nuts in the inverter securing the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit t the inverter. 8. Open the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver and discnnect: PV DC wires Battery wires Aut-transfrmer wires, if cnnected Backed-up lads panel wires, if cnnected External meter, if cnnected 92 SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

94 9. Unscrew the tw cnduit nuts securing the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit t the external cnduits. 10. Release the bracket securing the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit t the wall. 11. Carefully remve the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit with its munting bracket frm the wall. Installing a New StrEdge Cnnectin Unit 1. Open the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver. Appendix B: Replacing and Adding System Cmpnents 2. Psitin the new StrEdge Cnnectin Unit belw the inverter and frm the inside f the inverter grab the AC and DC wires extending frm the unit cnduits, as shwn belw: Figure 43: Inserting the AC and DC cnduits 3. Attach the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit with its bracket t the wall and slightly clse the screws. D nt ver tighten. 4. Fr RGM inverters - Insert the meter RS485 cable thrugh the DC side cnduit f the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit and cnnect t the inverter cmmunicatin bard. 5. Recnnect the cable frm the inverter digital bard t the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit. 6. Recnnect all the external wires and ferrite beads.. 7. Securely screw the tw cnduit nuts nt the cnduit ends in the inverter. Verify prper cnduit sealing. 8. Clse the StrEdge Cnnectin Unit cver. Attach the cver and secure it by tightening the six screws with a trque f 1.2 N*m / 0.9 ft.*lb. SlarEdge-StrEdge Installatin Guide MAN

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