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CSI GRID-TIED PV INVERTER
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
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- Page 1 545 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1E6 P +1 519 837 1881 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL F +1 519 837 2550 Sales Inquiries Email: info@canadiansolar.com CSI-100K-T400 | CSI-110K-T400 Customer Support Email: service.ca@canadiansolar.com Europe, Middle East & Africa Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH Landsberger Straße 94, 80339 Munich, Germany...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents 1. Introduction 7.2.1 Lock screen …………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1.1 Product Description 7.3 Settings ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1.2 Unpacking and storage 7.3.1 Set Time …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 1.2.1 Storage 7.3.2 Set Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Safety instructions 7.4 Advanced Info - Technicians Only ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... -
Page 3: Introduction
1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Description 1.2 Unpacking and storage Canadian Solar Three phase Inverters covert DC power from the photovoltaic (PV) array The inverter ships with all accessories in one carton. into alternating current (AC) power that can satisfy local loads as well as feed the power When unpacking, please verify all the parts listed below are included: distribution grid. -
Page 4: Storage
1. Introduction 2. Safety Instructions 1.2.1 Storage Improper use may result in electric shock hazards or burns. This product manual contains important instructions that are required to be followed during installation and maintenance. If the inverter is not installed immediately, storage instructions and environmental conditions are below: Please read these instructions carefully before use and keep them in an easily locatable place ●... -
Page 5: Notice For Use
2. Safety Instructions 3. Installation 3.1 Environmental considerations 3.1.1 Select a location for the inverter CAUTION When selecting a location for the inverter, consider the following: Risk of electric shock from energy stored in the inverter's capacitors. Do not remove cover until five (5) minutes after disconnecting all sources WARNING: Risk of fire of supply have passed, and this can only be done by a service technician. -
Page 6: Other Environmental Considerations
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.1.1.1 Examples of correct and incorrect installations 3.1.2.3 Avoiding direct sunlight Installation of the inverter in a location exposed to direct sunlight should to be avoided. Direct exposure to sunlight could cause: ● Power output limitation (with a resulting decreased energy production by the system). ●... -
Page 7: Mounting The Inverter
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.3.1 Wall mounting Refer to figure 3.6 and figure 3.7 Inverter shall be mounted vertically. The steps to mount the inverter are listed below. 1. Refer to Figure 3.6, drill holes for mounting screws based on the hole diameter of bracket using a precision drill keeping the drill perpendicular to the wall. -
Page 8: Rack Mounting
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.3.2 Rack mounting The steps to mounted to the rack are listed below: 3. Install mounting plate 1. Select a location for the inverter 1) Remove the bracket and fasteners from the packaging. Mark the position for hole, drilling according to the hole positions of the bracket. -
Page 9: Electrical Connections
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.4 Electrical Connections 3) Align the mounting plate with the holes, Insert the combination bolt (M10 X 40)through the Inverter design uses PV style quick-connect terminal. The top cover needn't to open during mounting plate into the hole. Secure the bracket to the metal frame firmly with the supplied DC electrical connection. -
Page 10: Grounding
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.4.1 Grounding 4) Insert the stripped wire into the OT terminal crimping area and use the hydraulic To effectively protect the inverter, two grounding methods must be performed. Connect the AC grounding cable (Please refer to section 3.4.3) clamp to crimp the terminal to the wire (see Figure 3.16). -
Page 11: Connect Pv Side Of Inverter
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.4.2 Connect PV side of inverter WARNING Before connecting the inverter, make sure the PV array open circuit voltage is within the limit of the inverter. Otherwise, the inverter could be damaged. WARNING DO NOT connect the PV array positive or PV array negative cable to ground. This can cause serious damage to the inverter! Figure 3.23 Connect the DC Figure 3.22 Multimeter measurement... -
Page 12: Connect Grid Side Of Inverter
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.4.2.1 DC connection high voltage danger notice CAUTION Rated Rated output Current for protection Inverter RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK voltage(V) current (Amps) device (A) Do not touch an energized DC conductor. There are high voltages present when PV modules 220/380,230/400 CSI-100K-T400GL02-E 152.0... - Page 13 3. Installation 3. Installation 3) Leave the AC breaker disconnected to ensure it does not close unexpectedly. 4) Remove the 4 screws on the inverter junction box and remove the junction box cover. Cable specification Copper-cored cable Traverse cross Range 35~185 sectional area (mm ) Recommended...
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Page 14: Communication & Monitoring
4. Communication & Monitoring 4. Communication & Monitoring 4.1 RS485 and PLC communication connection There are 5 communication terminals on the inverters. COM1 is a PLC is available for multiple inverter monitoring. 4-pin connector reserved for WiFi/Cellular datalogger. COM2 and COM3 are RS485 connection between inverters and both RJ45 and Terminal block are provided for use . -
Page 15: Commissioning
5. Commissioning 5. Commissioning 5.1 Selecting the appropriate grid standard 5.1.1 Verifying grid standard for country of installation 3). Use the UP/DOWN keys to highlight the SELECT STANDARD option. Press enter to select. Canadian Solar inverters are used worldwide and feature preset standards for operating on any grid. -
Page 16: Preliminary Checks
5. Commissioning 5. Commissioning 5.4 Preliminary checks 5.4.3.2.1 Detection of leakage to ground Canadian Solar inverters are transformer-less and do not have an array connection to ground. WARNING Any measurement of a fixed voltage between ground and either the positive or negative string High Voltage. -
Page 17: Start And Shutdown
6. Start and Shutdown 7. Normal Operation 6.1 Start-up procedure To start-up the inverter, it is mandatory that the steps below are followed in the exact order In normal operation, LCD screen alternatively shows inverter power and operation status (see Figure 6.1). The screen can be scrolled manually by pressing the UP/DOWN keys. outlined. -
Page 18: Lock Screen
7. Normal Operation 7. Normal Operation 7.2.1 Lock Screen Display Duration Description Pressing the ESC key returns to the Main Menu. Pressing the ENTER key locks (Figure 7.2(a)) or unlocks (Figure 7.2 (b)) the screen. VPV_Total: Shows input voltage total. VPV_Total: 1000.0V 10 sec IPV_Total:... -
Page 19: Advanced Info - Technicians Only
7. Normal Operation 7. Normal Operation 7.4 Advanced Info - Technicians Only 7.4.3 Version The screen shows the model version of the inverter. And the screen will show the NOTE: software ver by pressing the UP and DOWN at the same time.(see Figure 7.7). To access to this area is for fully qualified and accredited technicians only. -
Page 20: Yearly Energy
7. Normal Operation 7. Normal Operation 7.4.6 Yearly Energy 7.5 Advanced Settings - Technicians Only The function is for checking the energy generation for selected year. NOTE: Access to this area is for fully qualified and accredited technicians only. YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC> Please follow 7.4 to enter password to access this menu. -
Page 21: Calibrate Energy
7. Normal Operation 7. Normal Operation 7.5.4 Reset Password This function is used to set the new password for menu “Advanced info.” and “Advanced information” (see Figure 7.19). OV-G-V1: 300---480V OV-G-F1: 50.2-63Hz OV-G-V1-T: 0.01---9S OV-G-F1-T: 0.01---9S OV-G-V2: 300---490V OV-G-F2: 51-63Hz YES=<ENT>... -
Page 22: Special Settings
7. Normal Operation 7. Normal Operation 7.5.7 Special Settings 7.5.10 HMI Update This function is applicable by maintenance personnel only, wrong operation This section is applicable to maintenance personnel only. will prevent the inverter from reaching maximum power. Selecting “Updater” displays the sub-menu shown below: 7.5.8 STD Mode Settings Selecting “STD Mode. -
Page 23: Debug Parameter
7. Normal Operation 7. Normal Operation 7.5.13 Debug Parameter 7.5.15 DSP Update The function is used for update the DSP. This section is applicable to maintenance personnel only. This function is applicable by maintenance personnel only, wrong operation will prevent the inverter from reaching maximum power. Debug Parameter as shown as below: 7.5.16 Compensation Set →... -
Page 24: I/V Curve
7. Normal Operation 8. Maintenance 7.5.17 I/V Curve This function is used to scan the I/V characteristic curves of each PV strings. Canadian Solar Three Phase Inverter does not require any regular maintenance. However, cleaning the dust on heat-sink will help the inverter to dissipate the heat and increase its life time. -
Page 25: Fan Maintenance
8. Maintenance 9. Troubleshooting The inverter is designed in accordance with the most important international grid-tied NOTE: standards and safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements. Before delivering to If you need to maintain the inverter at night, please turn off the AC switch first, the customer, the inverter has been subjected to several tests to ensure its optimal operation then turn off the DC switch, and wait 5 minutes before you do other operations. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting Alarm Message Failure description Solution NOTE Initialization system fault INI-FAULT If the inverter displays any alarm message as listed in Table 8.1; please Comm. failure between main turn off the inverter (refer to Section 5.2 to stop your inverter) and wait for 15 DSP-B-FAULT 1.Restart inverter or contact installer. -
Page 27: Specifications
10. Specifications 10. Specifications Model CSI-100K-T400GL02-E Model CSI-110K-T400GL02-E Max. DC input voltage (Volts) 1100 Max. DC input voltage (Volts) 1100 Rated DC voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Start-up voltage (Volts) Start-up voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 180...1000 180...1000 Max.