SolarEdge Inverter Installation Guide

SolarEdge Installation Guide

For Europe, APAC, Australia & South Africa Version 3.3

Disclaimers

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Emission Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits applied by the local regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. l Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Support and Contact Information

Support and Contact Information If you have technical problems concerning SolarEdge products, please contact us: Country

Phone

E-Mail

Australia (+61)

1800 465 567

[email protected]

APAC (Asia Pacific)(+972)

073 240 3118

[email protected]

China (+86)

21 6212 5536

[email protected]

DACH & Rest of Europe (+49)

089 454 59730

[email protected]

France and Belgium (+33)

0800 917410

[email protected]

Italy (+39)

0422 053700

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Japan (+81)

03 5530 9360

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Netherlands (+31)

0800 0221 089

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New Zealand (+64)

0800 144 875

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US & Canada (+1)

510 498 3200

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United Kingdom (+44)

0800 028 1183

[email protected]

Greece (+30)

0800 125574

Middle East & Africa (+972)

073 240 3118

South Africa (+27)

0800 982 659

Turkey (+972)

073 240 3118

Worldwide (+972)

073 240 3118

[email protected]

Before contact, make sure to have the following information at hand: l Model and serial number of the product in question. l The error indicated on the inverter screen or on the SolarEdge monitoring platform, if there is such an indication. l System configuration information, including the type and number of modems connected and the number and length of strings. l The communication method to the SolarEdge server, if the site is connected. l The inverter software version as appears in the ID status screen (see ID Status on page 42).

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Contents

Contents Disclaimers Important Notice Emission Compliance Support and Contact Information Contents HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System SolarEdge Power Optimizer SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Monitoring Platform Installation Procedure Installation Equipment List Inverter Transport and Storage Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers Safety Installation Guidelines Step 1: Mounting the Power Optimizers Step 2: Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimizer Step 3: Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings Step 4: Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter Inverter Package Contents Identifying the Inverter Inverter Interfaces Mounting the Inverter Chapter 4: Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter Grid Connection Guidelines Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter Connecting the Strings to the Inverter Selecting a Residual Current Device (RCD) Demand Response Enabling Device (DRED) Chapter 5: Commissioning the Installation Step 1: Activating the System Step 2: Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter Step 3: Verifying Proper Activation Step 4: Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data The SolarEdge Monitoring System Providing Installation Information Site Mapper Application Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Platform Paper Template


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Contents Chapter 6: User Interface LCD User Buttons Inverter Configuration – Setup Mode Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button Configuration Menu Options Country and Grid Language Communication Power Control Display Maintenance Information Status Screens - Operational Mode Initial Status Main Inverter Status Energy Meter Status Telemetry Status ID Status Server Communication Status IP Status ZigBee Status Wi-Fi Status GSM Status Communication Ports Status Smart Energy Management Status Fan Status Power Control Status Chapter 7: Setting Up Communication Communication Options Ethernet RS485 ZigBee Wi-Fi GSM Communication Connectors Removing the Inverter Cover Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection Creating an RS485 Bus Connection Verifying the Connection Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Communication Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication Additional Troubleshooting Power Optimizer Troubleshooting

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Contents Appendix B: Mechanical Specifications Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Appendix C: Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter Connecting the Strings to the DC Safety Unit Appendix D: SafeDC™ Appendix E: External Fan Maintenance and Replacement Fan Maintenance External Fan Replacement Appendix F: Replacing and Adding System Components Replacing an Inverter Replacing the DC Safety Unit Removing the DC Safety Unit Installing a New DC Safety Unit Connecting the Safety Switch to the Inverter Adding, Removing, or Replacing Power Optimizers Technical Specification Documents:w Single Phase Inverters Three Phase Inverters Three Phase E-Series Inverters - SE4k-SE8k


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HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During installation, testing and inspection, adherence to all the handling and safety instructions is mandatory. Failure to do so may result in injury or loss of life and damage to the equipment.

Safety Information The following safety symbols are used in this document. Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before installing or operating the system. WARNING! Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

CAUTION! Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage or destruction of the product. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

NOTE Denotes additional information about the current subject.

IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues. Disposal requirements under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations: NOTE Discard this product according to local regulations or send it back to SolarEdge.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! The inverter cover must be opened only after shutting off the inverter ON/OFF switch located at the bottom of the inverter. This disables the DC voltage inside the inverter. Wait five minutes before opening the cover. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitors.

WARNING Before operating the inverter, ensure that the inverter AC power cable and wall outlet are grounded properly.

WARNING Opening the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by qualified service personnel familiar with this inverter.

WARNING! Do not touch the PV panels or any rail system connected when the inverter switch is ON, unless grounded.

WARNING! SafeDC complies with IEC60947-3 when installing the system with a worst case SafeDC voltage (under fault conditions)