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Smart mtl series 3-phase photovoltaic grid-connected inverter
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  • Page 1 APM TECHNOLOGIES PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIVE BRANDING SERVICE www apmtech cn Smart MTL Series 3 Phase Inverter User Manual...
  • Page 3 Part NO. 18950-293-00 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ............................. Preface ........................Safety Instructions this Manual 1 Note on ......................2 ..........................1 1 Scope ......................1 2 Targeted Audience ................1 3 Use of this Manual and Legal Notices ..........................2 Unpacking 2 1 Packing List........................3 ..................
  • Page 5 6 Trial Operation........................25 6 1 Checking Before Start Up.....................25 ..................... 6 2 Start Up Procedures ......................7 Operation Introduction .................... 7.1 Operation Mode Definition 7.2 Initial Power On Menu....................27 ......................7.3 Default Main Menu 7.4 Main Menu Introduction....................27 ........................8 Troubleshooting .........................
  • Page 6 Thank you for using this Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverter a product developed & manufactured by APM Technologies. We sincerely hope that this product will meet your needs. The sections outlined in this user manual are suitable for PV17KM3TL / PV20KM3TL / PV23KM3TL solar inverters.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Danger! Improper operation may cause serious body injury or appliance damage. Warning! Improper operation may cause serious body injury or appliance damage. Caution! Improper operation may cause medium body injury or appliance damage. Description Please read this user manual carefully before use this appliance.

  • Page 8: Note On This Manual

    Please check for updates at www.apmtech.cn and download the latest version of this manual and information. It is prohibited in any way to use all or part of the firmware or software developed by APM Technologies for other commercial purposes. It is prohibited to decompile, decrypt or otherwise damage the software developed by APM Technologies.

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Installation Quick Guide Part NO 18950 002 10 www apmtech cn Warranty Smart MTL Card Smart MTL APM Technologies PV3K2MTL/PV3K6MTL/PV4KMTL ， PV4K6MTL PV5KMTL 。 QUALIFICATION CARD /QC: /DATE: APM technologies (Dongguan) Co.,Ltd APM Technologies DongGuan Co Ltd 3/38 PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIVE BRANDING SERVICE...

  • Page 10: 2 Checking For Shipping Damage

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Unpacking 2.2 Checking for Shipping Damage All APM Technologies Company products have undergone stringent testing before delivery, but inevitably damage can happen during transportation. Once you receive the product, please immediately check if there is any packaging damage that may indicate damage to the product.

  • Page 11: Products Introduction

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Products Introduction Products Introduction 3.1 PV Grid-connected System Danger! Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Photovoltaic Inverter is not applicable to the photovoltaic array with the negative (-) and positive (+) poles which are requiring a ground connection. Grid-connected photovoltaic power generation system consists of the photovoltaic array, solar inverter, metering devices and grid.

  • Page 12: 3 Production Description

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Productions Intruduction DC Switch MPPT1 (Boost) Filter Relay IGBT MPPT2 Three-Level (Boost) Inverter Filter Filter Circuit Reactor MPPT3 (Boost) Filter DSP1 DSP2 Power LCD / RS485 3.3 Product Description 3.3.1 Dimensions and Overview W=529.0 D=235.0 6/38 PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIVE...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Products Intruduction DC Switch DC Input Ternimal DC Switch RS485 Terminal AC Output Terminal LAN Terminal 3.3.2 Specifications Models PV17KM3TL PV20KM3TL PV23KM3TL Input (DC) Max. Power 19200W 22500W 23600W Max. Voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V Max.
  • Page 14 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Productions Introduction Models PV17KM3TL PV20KM3TL PV23KM3TL European Efficiency 97.50% 97.50% 97.50% Nighttime Loss Protection Parameters Input DC Switch Anti-islanding Protection Output Overcurrent Protection Input Reverse Connection Protection DC Surge Protection AC Surage Protection Insulation Resistance...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation Installation 4.1 Safety Guidance Danger! Installation, operation and maintenance of the Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Photovoltaic Inverter must strictly adhere to the regulations and instructions hereafter: Please apply for the approval of local power supply authority before using the solar inverter to generate power, and all the related operation must be carried out by a qualified person.

  • Page 16: 3 Ambient Conditions

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 4.3 Ambient Conditions 1. Please install the solar inverter in a clean and well-ventilated environment or at the outdoor without a direct exposure to sun. ℃ ℃ 2. Keep the ambient temperature within the range of -25 to 60 as an over temperature may affect the electricity production.

  • Page 17: 4 Installation Position

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 4.4 Installation Position Description Please install the solar inverter in a place which is stable and solid enough to bear the dead weight of the inverter for long term. Ensure there is no interference by other electrical equipment around the solar inverter. 1.
  • Page 18 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 4.5.2 Installation of Mounting Bracket Screw the expansion bolts a bit tight, and insert bolts into drilled holes, and then use a rubber hummer to strike the bolts until they are fully inserted into those drilled holes. Hang the mounting bracket between the expansion tubes and flat washers, and then orderly screw the expansion bolts, spring washers and flat washers tightly in a clockwise direction.

  • Page 19: 6 Electrical Connection . S

    Please cover the PV array with cloth, and then use a multimeter to test and ensure no voltage output from the PV array prior to electrical connection. 4.6.1 Cable Specifications DC Side AC Side Models Recommended Min. CSA (mm ) ² Recommended Min. CSA (mm ) ² PV17KM3TL PV20KM3TL PV23KM3TL 13/38 PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIVE BRANDING SERVICE...
  • Page 20 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 4.6.2 Connect the AC Terminal Danger! The electrical connection of solar inverter with power grid can only be started after obtai- ning an approval from the local power supply department. 1. Strip the 5-core wire that has a correct specification per the length indicated below: 50mm 12mm 2.
  • Page 21 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 5. Use a cross screw driver to loose the screws of each port hole in the cable connector, and then insert the cable cores into corresponding holes, and tighten the screws again with a torque of 0.7 Nm.
  • Page 22 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 4.6.4 Connect to DC Terminals Danger! Before electrical connection, please ensure the circuit breaker of DC side is cutoff. Caution! Please ensure the voltage of each PV string does not excess 1000 V, or the solar inverter is risking an unrecoverable damage.
  • Page 23 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 4. Insert the cable through the fastening nut. 5. Insert the conductor part of cable into the correct tube core position, and press the lid until a jointing sound is heard. 6. Insert the positive and negative poles of tube cores into the sockets of connectors. 17/38 PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIVE BRANDING...
  • Page 24 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 7. Screw tightly the nuts. 8. After tighten the nuts, connect the two connectors with the corresponding connectors of at the base of solar inverter until heard the lock sound . DC Switch 9.

  • Page 25: 7 Communication Connection

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation 4.7 Communication Connection Besides the standard RS485 communication mode, users have the option for the Ethernet communication mode. The connection methods for the two communication modes are described below. 4.7.1 RS-485 Communication RS485 is the standard communication mode for the Smart MTL Series 3-phase Photovoltaic Inverter and it can be used for a multi-point communication.
  • Page 26 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation The connector consists of 4 pins, and please refers to the table below for corresponding con- necting methods. Pins Description Connect with 5V Connect with RS485B Connect with RS485A Ground Connection In actual operation, it is only required to connect the RS485A (pin 3) and RS485B (pin 2). 3.
  • Page 27 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Installation DC Switch 4.7.1.1 Communication Connection of Single Solar Inverter The communication connection of a single solar inverter is illustrated in the diagram below. Connect the inverter's RS485 communication port with the RS485-R232 converter, and then connect the RS232 with a PC.
  • Page 28 3. Connect the last inverter with a RS485/RS232 converter to enable the communication with a PC. The RS485 RS232 converter and monitoring software mentioned above are auxiliary products of APM Technologies, you can order them from APM. 4.7.2 LAN Communication DC Switch When a user opts for to the LAN communication, it is only needed to connect one end of the cable with solar inverter, and connect the other end of cable with a PC.

  • Page 29: Lcd Control

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--LCD Control LCD Control 5.1 LCD Display Panel Introduction After a correct configuration of parameters, the solar inverter can operate automatically without any manual operation by the user. LCD Display The front panel of inverter consists of two LED light indicators and two sets of push button.

  • Page 30: 3 Led Indicators Status Introduction

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--LCD Control 5.3 LED Indicator Status Introduction Status Status Details No power . A the LED indicators extinguish No Power FAULT Input power supply is ON, can fulfill demand of self- Connecting inspection, green indicator blinks at an interval...

  • Page 31: Trial Operation

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Trial Operation Trial Operation 6.1 Checking Before Start Up 6.1.1 PV Array Check the PV array before the inverter is started up. Check whether the open-circuit voltage of each PV battery meets the requirements, and ensure the positive and negative polarity is correct.

  • Page 32: Operation Introduction

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction Operation Introduction 7.1 Operation Mode Definition When input and output are up to the requirements the 3-Phase Photovoltaic Grid-connected inverter can operate automatically without a manual control. In case of inadequate sunlight, the inverter will shutdown automatically.

  • Page 33: Initial Power On Menu

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction 7.2 Initial Power On Menu www.apmtech.cn 7.3 Default Main Menu Enter to the main interface below after 1s display of the initial power on interface: NORMAL NONE VDE0126 POWER KW 0.00 TIME TOTAL 7.4 Main Menu Introduction Introduction: In the default display interface, click the “Enter”...
  • Page 34 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction NORMAL NONE VDE0126 NORMAL NONE VDE0126 NORMAL NONE VDE0126 Enter Enter POWER ON/OFF RUN INFO. POWER ON POWER ON? MAIN MENU HISTORY RECORD POWER ON/OFF POWER OFF PARAMETER SET SYSTEM INFO. 7.4.2 RUN INFO. Sub-Menu RUN INFO.
  • Page 35 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction 7.4.3 HISTORY RECORD Sub Menu HISTORY RECORD sub-menu is used to display the status record, warning record and prote- ction parameter record of solar inverter. About 100 records of solar inverter operation status (normal or protection mode) are included in the status record.
  • Page 36 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction Warning Information Table Code Status Information Code Status Information BUS High Output Current High C001 C014 Boost Module Temp Fault C002 C015 EEPROM RW Fault C003 Inner Comm Fault C016 SCI Fault C004 PV1 Isolation Fault C017...
  • Page 37 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction 7.4.4 PARAMETER SET Sub-Menu PARAMETER SET sub-menu includes the content shown as below. The initial password acc- essible for parameter setting is “000000”. NORMAL NONE VDE0126 POWER ON/OFF RUN INFO. MAIN MENU HISTORY RECORD PARAMETER SET SYSTEM INFO.
  • Page 38 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction 7.4.4.3 PARA. CONTROL Sub Menu PARA. CONTROL sub-menu is only for solar inverting testing performing by technical personnel, and it normally may not be accessible by customers. NORMAL NONE VDE0126 NORMAL NONE VDE0126 PARA.
  • Page 39 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction 7.4.4.5 PROTECT SET PROTECT SET sub-menu supports for the setting of the following parameters: PROTECTION standard, Output Power, Grid Immunity, Output Current, Input Current, PV Startup Volt, Output PF, Soft Start Time and Connection Mode. All the information above can be configured through the [DOWN] key for page turn operation.
  • Page 40 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction 7.4.4.8 INITIAL SET Sub Menu Restore to factory settings as well as to clear the data and settings recorded in memory storage according to the diagram below. NORMAL NONE VDE0126 NORMAL NONE VDE0126 LCD BRIGHTNESS Enter...
  • Page 41 Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Operation Introduction 7.4.4.11 SYSTEM UPDATE Sub-Menu This selection is to upgrade the hard-drive core and display program of solar inverter according to the diagram below. NORMAL NONE VDE0126 NORMAL NONE VDE0126 NORMAL NONE VDE0126 SYSTEM UPDATE Enter Enter...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Smart MTL Series 3-Phase Inverter User Manual--Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Malfunction Solutions Check if the open circuit voltage of PV array is in compatible with Red LED indicator blinks, no AC solar inverter's input specifications, and then adjust the input output, and DC over-voltage is voltage accordingly.

  • Page 43: Introduction

    We offer free product maintenance or replacement if a malfunction occurs within the warranty period. If the product fails outside of the warranty period, APM Technologies or its authorized service provider will repair of damaged product or components on a fee basis.

  • Page 44: Contact Us

    If you have any questions about the 3-Phase Photovoltaic Grid-connected Inverter, please contact us. We will be happy to answer any of your questions. Below are our contact details: APM Technologies 109 Gosun Science Building, Nancheng, Dongguan, Guangdong, China Land line: +86-769 22028588 Fax: +86-769 22026771 Website: www.apmtech.cn...
  • Page 48 Add: 109 Gosun Science Building, Nancheng, Dongguan City, 523000 Guangdong, China Tel: +86 769 2202 8588 E-mail: MK@apmtech.cn Fax: +86 769 2202 6770 Web:www.apmtech.cn...

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