About this installation manual 1�1 Scope This installation manual is valid for the I/O module, item no. 10 005 981 and item no. 10 005 380 (accessory component for the SolarMax inverter 2000P, 3000P, 4000P, 4600P and 5000P). 1�2 Target groups The I/O module may only be installed by qualified electricians (e.g.
Safety 2�1 Intended use The I/O module is intended exclusively for extending the interface for SolarMax P series inverters. Any other use is contrary to the design purpose. 2�2 Safety Instructions DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Never open the inverter while it is in operation.
The I/O module can be identified by a sticker on the printed circuit board, see Figure 1/ Pos 1). Figure 1 Identification Item no� - I/O module Printed circuit board 10 005 380 BG10418 10 005 981 10 005 980...
External shutdown / external power control / SPI frequency monitoring External shutdown not used Multi-function relay (status signaling contact / control of self-consumption) External power control External power control / SPI frequency monitoring *only available for the I/O module, item no. 10 005 981...
Store the I/O module in the special ESD-protected bag at room temperature in a dry location. 4�2 Checking the delivery Check the contents of the delivered package for completeness and possible damage. In the case of an inadequate delivery, please contact your dealer or the SolarMax Service Center. SolarMax P-Serie I/O-Modul Installationsanleitung Figure 3 Content of delivery No�...
4�3 Installing the I/O module The slot for the I/O module is inside the inverter. DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Components within the inverter are charged with mains voltage. Never open the inverter while it is in operation. ■ ■ Before you start installation work, ensure that all connectors and cables ■...
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Figure 4 Installing the I/O module 6. Connect the wiring to the interfaces as described in Section 4.4. 7. Complete the installation of the I/O module – by inserting the contact protection such that you hear the snap closures engage; –...
4�4 Cabling The cabling of the I/O module passes exclusively through the middle and left cable glands of the inverter. WARNING! Fatal electric shock hazard! Cables conducting mains voltage must be covered by the contact protection inside the inverter. Always route mains voltage cables through the middle cable gland ■...
4�4�1 External shutdown This interface can be used to connect the inverter to an external grid monitoring system which disconnects the inverter from the mains grid when this is needed. While the external grid monitoring signal (the phase voltage) is connected to the "NA" contact, the inverter feeds into the grid.
4�4�2 External power control Via this interface the inverter can receive digital signals for the specification of the set- point of active and reactive power. It is possible to connect ripple control receivers to this interface. The interface is configured with the free MaxTalk 2 Pro service software. Figure 6 shows the connection of the ripple control receiver to the interface.
WARNING! Fatal electric shock hazard! Cables conducting mains voltage must be covered by the contact protection inside the inverter. Always route the cable through the middle cable glande (Figure 5/Pos. 2). ■ ■ 2. Connect the wires as follows: – Wire stripping length: 7 mm Contact Description Control signal relay K1...
WARNING! Fatal electric shock hazard! Cables conducting mains voltage must be covered by the contact protection inside the inverter. Always route the connecting cable through the middle cable gland ■ ■ (Figure 5/Pos. 2). 2. Connect the wires as follows: –...
Max. cable length: 50 m ■ ■ Procedure 1. Open the inverter as described in the instruction manual. WARNING! Fatal electric shock hazard! Cables conducting mains voltage must be covered by the contact protection inside the inverter. Always route the connecting cable through the middle cable gland ■...
In accordance with DIN EN 62053-31 this interface (only available for the I/O module, item no. 10 005 981) can be used to connect an energy counter to the inverter for the purpose of the control self-consumption. From experience, SolarMax can recommend the following electronic energy counters: Berg MCi32WP and Berg B23 311.
As the inverter controls self-consumption it keeps within a max- imum feed-in power at the grid connection point. This operating mode is available only for the I/O module, item no. 10 005 981. Pac electric meter The inverter controls the consumer loads in accordance with the power fed into the grid.
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4�4�7�1 Grid feed-in limitation For the connection diagram in "Grid feed-in limitation" mode see Figure 8: the energy counter that measures the power fed in at the grid connection point is connected to the S0 interface of the I/O module. The grid feed-in limitation is configured using the free MaxTalk 2 Pro service software.
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4�4�7�2 Pac electric meter For the connection diagram in "Pac electric meter" operating mode see Figure 9: the consumer loads are controlled via the inverter's multi-function relay and a contactor. The energy counter that measures the power fed in at the grid connection point is connected to the S0 interface of the I/O module.
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4�4�7�3 Pac inverter Connection diagram for “Pac inverter” operating mode see Figure 10: the consumer loads are controlled via the inverter’s multi-function relay and a contactor. The “Pac inverter” operating mode is configured on the inverter’s graphics display or using MaxTalk 2. °C S0−...
Grid feed-in limitation ■ ■ S0 interface (energy counter) ■ ■ The required "SolarMax P series parameter configuration using MaxTalk 2 Pro" operating manual can be downloaded from our website (www.solarmax.com "Downloads" area). 5�1 Configuring the status signaling contact The status signaling contact for the remote monitoring of the inverter offers four setting options.
Parameter Description Value range Unit Delay Delay time of status relay 0…99 5�1�2 Configuration with MaxTalk 2 Procedure 1. Start MaxTalk 2 2. Connect MaxTalk 2 to the inverter. 3. Select the inverter in the plant tree. 4. In the "Device" menu, click "Settings". The "Settings" tab will be opened. 5.
3. Select the inverter in the plant tree. 4. In the "Device" menu, click "Settings". The "Settings" tab will be opened. 5. In the "Lightning protection" menu, select the necessary setting. – Description of the settings: see section 5.2.1. 5�3 Control of self-consumption The control of self-consumption can be configured to suit the user’s requirements.
3. Under “Mode” select the “Pac electric meter” operating mode. 4. Configure the parameters: Parameter Description Value range Unit Enable threshold Activation value 1 000 … 10 000 Disable threshold De-activation value 1 000 … 10 000 Enable delay Activation delay 0 …...
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The time window of self-consumption is defined by the "Start time" and "End time" parameters. Outside this time window the inverter's control of self-consumption is inactive. When control of self-consumption is active, the multi-function relay closes when the inverter's output power reaches the "Enable threshold". The consumers are then switched on.
Replacement 6�1 I/O module disassembly DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Never open the inverter while it is in operation. ■ ■ Before you start installation work, ensure that all connectors and cables ■ ■ are de-energized. Remove the cover and the contact protection on the inverter as described ■...
Warranty Sputnik Engineering AG (hereafter SPUTNIK) guarantees full function and lack of defects of its technical devices for a warranty period as specified below for each type of device. Such warranty period can be extended by means of a warranty extension, subject to the conditions named below. This manufacturer’s warranty exists next to the seller’s warranty (if any) as prescribed by law.
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3� Extent of Repair and Replacement SPUTNIK will maintain repair material and stock of each type of device during the warranty period only at its own reasonable discretion. In case repair materials for a certain type of inverter and/or an identical replacement device are not in stock anymore, the following applies: SPUTNIK is allowed to replace the defective inverter with a comparable device of the same or ■...
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7� Suspension of Warranty Sputnik reserves its right to suspend this manufacturer’s warranty temporarily or definitely in case a specific installation does not allow a correct functioning of the inverters (e.g. in case of one of the circumstances listed in cipher 5). The suspension of the warranty can be lifted upon approval by SPUTNIK.
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