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Eltek Valere THEIA S User Manual

String inverters solar grid-tie inverters 2.1kw to 4.6kw
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THEIA S
String Inverters
Solar Grid-Tie Inverters
2.1kW to 4.6kW
357100.013

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters Solar Grid-Tie Inverters 2.1kW to 4.6kW 357100.013...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Eltek Valere. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means —...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of events ..................... 54 12. Standards and Approvals ............56 13. Technical Data ................57 14. EU Declaration of Conformity ..........59 THEIA S 15. Warranty for ..............60 User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 4: Symbols

    • Warning warns of bodily harm • Danger warns of a danger to life Layout of the warning notices Type and source of the danger! • Action to avoid the danger Signal words User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 5: Safety, Dangers And Intended Use

    230 V/50 Hz mains.  Use the inverter exclusively in buildings or weatherproof places.  Do not use the inverter in autonomous power systems.  Do not use the inverter in vehicles. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 6: Function

    3. Function Variants The THEIA S String inverter line includes the following variants with different power ranges (see Chapter 13 Technical Data): 2100 S • 2800 S • 3100 S • 3800 S • 4300 S • 4301 S •...

  • Page 7: Installation

    3. Remove the cardboard sleeve. 4. Remove the lid pad. 5. Hold the inverter at the grip openings and lift it out of the base pad. 6. Put down the inverter. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 8: Mounting The Inverter

    Mounting the Inverter Danger to life due to electric shock! • Have the inverter opened only by Eltek Valere service peronnel, or service partners authorized by Eltek Valere. Danger Danger to life due to incorrect connection of inverter! • Have inverters installed by qualified specialists only. The qualified specialist personnel requires a license from the relevant energy suppliers.
  • Page 9 - Observe a minimum distance of 50cm to the floor - The display position (1) is stamped into the mounting fixture (2) - The display position for the THEIA S series is marked with an ‘S’ • Drill the mounting holes and insert the screw anchors •...
  • Page 10 • Secure the inverter by inserting and tightening the locking screw (6) in the marked position (paper strip) • Ensure that the locking screw (6) is accessible for the dismounting of the inverter User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Inverter

    Chapter 13 Ensure that the max. DC voltage is not exceeded (see Technical Data Caution • Connect exclusively safety extra low voltage (SELV) on the contacts of the external indicator User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 12 (6) Switch knob DC disconnector (optional) (7) AC terminal Note: THEIA 3800S, 4300S, 4301S, 4600S 4601S inverters have two pairs of DC terminals. These DC terminals are internally paralleled. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 13 (6) Switch knob DC disconnector (optional) (7) AC terminal Note: THEIA 3800S, 4300S, 4301S, 4600S 4601S inverters have two pairs of DC terminals. These DC terminals are internally paralleled. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 14 • Establish a connection to the solar panel on the DC input with a cable with a DC plug connector • If more than one strand is connected, ensure that the number and type of solar modules and the PV power are identical for every strand User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 15 • Connect a terminator at each open end of the network. - Fasten the wire jumper at pins T and B of the plug connector with screw clamps supplied with the system User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 16 - When an error is detected, the contact is closed and activates the indicator device (optical or acoustic warning) - Setting: see menu Settings → function Alarm contact • Only use safety extra low voltage (SELV) of max. 24 V as supply voltage User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 17: Startup

    If parameters of the inverter have been adapted to special requirements of the energy supplier, this is indicated on the start screen. After changing parameters, the inverter shows the following screen: User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 18: Initial Startup Of A Single Inverter

    - All other inverters connected to the network are blocked. EIA485 bus As long as the network scan (Scanning Network) is still in process, the display shows the following screen: User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 19 Example: With three inverters installed, the left one can be allocated the no. 1, the middle one can be no. 2 and the right-hand one no. 3. Note: The following screen is not displayed if only one inverter is configured. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 20 When the OK key was pressed at the second inverter, this inverter is allocated no. 2, etc… Note: The following screen is not displayed if only one inverter is started up. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 21 Note: Changing date or time can result in overwriting saved data or cause gaps in data recording. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 22: Replacing Devices

    (if available). Replacing Devices If one or more THEIA S inverters in a PV system are replaced, it is possible to maintain the device numbers of the replaced inverters. During the network scan, the inverter automatically identifies any replaced devices.
  • Page 23 • Select desired device number • Press OK key The inverter automatically transmits the device numbers to all other inverters. Inverter is added to THEIA S network. Inverter shows main menu. Inverter shows device number of the replaced device in the lower left corner.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Eltek Valere recommends switching off the mains voltage (AC) before switching off the DC disconnector to minimize wear and tear of the contacts. Figure 9 DC disconnector (1) DC disconnector User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 25: Display And Operation

    Figure 10 Display and operation Time LED red Scroll arrows horizontal Title LED green Date OK key Navigation keys ESC key (10) Device number (11) Scroll arrows vertical (12) Day User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 26 Date; display format DD.MM.YY. Keys The functions of the keys are indicated in the tables under the illustrations. Device number Displays the inverter number Displays the day of the week User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 27: Standard Display

    — depending on max. DC power of the inverter Main Menu Function  Navigate within menu Call up selected menu To return to main menu from all menus: • Press ESC repeatedly User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 28: Operating Display

    Number in the top left corner of the graphic: — maximum value of scale — dependent on inverter power Horizontal axis in graphic: — time scale (e. g. hours of a day) User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 29 — current month — previous month — current year — previous year — since startup Note: The values displayed by the inverter may differ from the readings of calibrated electricity meters. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 30 Table: For the display period TODAY, the current power value is displayed. For all other periods, the maximum value is displayed. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 31: Settings

    Navigate within menu Back to Main Menu Call up selected menu Date Function  Increment or decrement present digit  Select next or previous digit Continue to menu Time User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 32 • Select SELECT • Press OK key The inverter automatically shares the new time setting with all network participants. To not accept time setting: • Select CANCEL • Press OK key User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 33 Alarm Volume Function  Increase or reduce alarm volume Back to menu Settings Accept alarm volume setting The inverter automatically transfers the alarm volume setting to all network participants. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 34 — Close the alarm contact momentarily when the OK key is pressed Function  Increase or reduce contrast or brightness  Navigate between input fields Back to menu Settings Accept setting User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 35 Navigate between input fields Back to menu Settings Accept setting System Function  Increment or decrement present digit  Navigate between input fields Back to menu Settings Accept setting User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 36 Function BACK Back to menu Settings RESET Set energy meter to 0  Select BACK or RESET Confirm selection Back to menu Settings User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 37: Information

    — Shows feed data of the inverter since the startup — Resetting is not possible METER 2 — Shows feed data of the inverter since the latest reset of meter 2 User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 38: System Data

    — Indicates the number of network participants (e. g. inverters and monitoring devices such as PV-Monitor, ViewMaster and WebMaster). NUMBER OF INVERTERS — Shows the number of inverters in the network User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 39: Inverter Type

    — Indicates inverter serial number Note: Eltek Valere When contacting the service teams, have the part number and serial number ready. After changing the inverter network parameters, the display shows USER-DEFINED NETWORK MONITORING. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 40 Back to menu Main Menu Back to menu Main Menu SOFTWARE — Shows the inverter software version HARDWARE — Shows the inverter hardware version EIA485 — Shows the data bus software version User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 41: Error Display

    In case of an error, the inverter displays the error type and error code. For error causes and measures see Chapter 11 Troubleshooting. Three types of errors: — fatal errors — blocking errors — non-blocking errors Fatal errors User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 42 If the acoustic alarm is activated: — Inverter switches off acoustic alarm • Press key ESC again Inverter shows start screen. Red LED flashes as long as the error persists. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 43 When the error has been remedied, the inverter automatically switches to normal operation. Until the error is resolved: — The inverter displays the screen Non-blocking error — The red LED is flashing • Delete error display with key ESC User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 44: Service

    • Select item Date/Time in Settings menu and press keys  and  at once for about 3 sec Function  Navigate within menu Return to standard display Call up selected menu User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 45: Event List

    The inverter shows the last 100 detected events. Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Explanations about the events see Have the model part number, event code and the serial number ready when contacting the Eltek Valere service personnel. Parameters In some supply areas, the values for supply voltage and frequency may differ temporarily or permanently from the factory settings.
  • Page 46 If the insulation monitoring is activated, the inverter constantly performs the insulation monitoring. If the insulation resistance is too low: — The inverter is separated from the mains until the error is resolved — The inverter shows an error message User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 47 To change the inverter numbering after startup: • Select Reconfiguration in the Service Menu • Change inverter numbers see Chapter 5, section Initial startup of a single inverter, subsection Inverter numbering. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance Danger to life due to electric shock! • Have the inverter opened only by the Eltek Valere service personnel or service partners authorized by Eltek Valere Danger Danger to life due to high DC and AC voltages! •...

  • Page 49: Cleaning

    Cleaning Damage of fan due to high fan speed! • The THEIA S inverter must be cleaned carefully with compressed air. Caution To assure the cooling, regularly: • Clean ventilation openings with: — vacuum cleaner — soft brush — compressed air User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters...

  • Page 50: Placing Out Of Operation

    9. Placing Out of Operation Dismounting Figure 11 Release of Wieland RST 3i or RST 5i plug connector (1) Release button User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 51: Return Consignment

    In case of a return consignment: • Pack the inverter in the packaging of the replacement. If a single inverter is returned: • Re-use the original packaging, or pack securely with alternative packaging. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 52 2. Put the inverter with the inner packaging into the base pad 3. Place the lid pad on the inverter 4. Slide the outer box over the inverter 5. Secure the box with packing straps User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 53: Disposal

    Disposal • Dispose of packaging and consumed parts according to the rules and regulations applicable in the country where the device was installed • Do not dispose of the THEIA S inverter in household waste Note: Eltek Valere THEIA S takes back inverters.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Exclusively for 3 phase Ensure that all fuses are switched on. Startup:- have inverter 3- ENS. Amplitude limit of phases connected. phase voltages exceeded User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 55 Provide the service personnel with the error code if required service Inverter stores warning in event memory Information Diagnosis support during Provide the service personnel with the error code if required service Inverter stores warning in event memory User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 56: Standards And Approvals

    • DIN EN 50178 • DIN EN 61000-6-2 • DIN EN 61000-6-3 • DIN VDE 0126-1-1 • DIN EN 61000-3-2 • DIN EN 61000-3-3 • DIN EN 61000-3-11 • DIN EN 61000-3-12 User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 57: Technical Data

    35 kg 35 kg 42 kg Circuit concept LF transformer with galvanic separation Optical display Full graphic LCD 170x76 pixels Integrated datalogger 4 MB, sufficient for 30 yrs operating time User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 58 43 kg 42 kg 43 kg Circuit concept LF transformer with galvanic separation Optical display Full graphic LCD 170x76 pixels Integrated datalogger 4 MB, sufficient for 30 yrs operating time User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 59: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    VDEW (German Electricity Industry Association) that apply to solar inverters according to the “Directive for the Connection and Parallel Operation of Energy Generation Equipments in the Low-Voltage Mains”. User’s Guide THEIA S String Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...

  • Page 60: Warranty For Theia S

    P.O. Box 2340 Strømsø, 3003 Drammen, Norway ) 1. Warranted Products This manufacturer warranty is valid for the types THEIA S and TL range of string inverters for photovoltaic systems supplied by Eltek Valere, as long as there is proof that the new appliance was purchased from Eltek Valere or a wholesale or specialist dealer or a specialized installation firm authorized by Eltek Valere (products entitled to warranty).
  • Page 61 Such repairs or replacement will be carried out only at the Eltek Valere factory Transport to Eltek Valere must be in the original packaging or other packaging that is at least of the same quality as the original packaging.
  • Page 62 (i) the third licensee acquires the operation real estate from the licensee entitled to the guarantee, (ii) proof of the acquisition is presented to Eltek Valere in written and with the naming of the third licensee, (iii) the products assembled that are guaranteed remain...
  • Page 63 User’s Guide THEIA S Inverters 357100.013, Issue 2.0, 2010 Aug...
  • Page 64 Headquarters: Eltek Valere Gråterudv. 8, Pb 2340 Strømsø, 3003 Drammen, Norway Phone: +47 32 20 32 00 Fax: +47 32 20 32 10...

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