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  • Page 1 SolarMax TP series 4TP / 5TP2 / 6TP2 / 7TP2 Instruction manual Register here: maxview.solarmax.com...
  • Page 2 Sputnik Engineering AG Länggasse 85 CH-2504 Biel/Bienne E-Mail: info@solarmax.com © Sputnik Engineering AG 2014...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes on the present instruction manual                               7 Scope............7 Target groups .
  • Page 5 5.5.8 S0 interface ......... 37 5.5.9 Control of self-consumption .
  • Page 6 SolarMax Service Center ........

  • Page 7: Notes On The Present Instruction Manual

    The plant operator must ensure that this instruction manual is available to the relevant persons at all times. If this original document is lost, an up-to-date version of this instruc- tion manual can be downloaded from our website at any time (www.solarmax.com). Symbols used The following safety instructions and general information are used within this instruction manual.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety Intended use The inverters of the SolarMax TP series are designed exclusively for the conversion of the direct current generated by PV modules into alternating current which conforms to the parameters of the public grid. Any other use, in particular the conversion of direct current from batteries or other storage elements into alternating current is not permissible.

  • Page 9: Symbols On Inverter

    A fire risk can result from inappropriate repair! The inverter does not contain any replaceable components. Defective ■ ■ inverters must be sent to the SolarMax Service Center for repair or dis- posed of in accordance with Section 10.3. Symbols on Inverter...

  • Page 10: Description

    Symbol Description GS marking - The inverter complies with the relevant requirements of the German Product Safety Act. Do not dispose of the inverter and its accessory components in the household waste. Description Identification The inverter can be identified on the basis of the information provided on the nameplate (see Section 3.5).

  • Page 11: Safety Installations

    Interfaces / remote monitoring For the purpose of monitoring the PV power plant remotely, the inverter can be connected directly to the Internet via Ethernet. The inverter is fitted with a multi-function relay which can be configured for various pur- poses (status signaling contact, control of self-consumption).

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    Temperature limitation At ambient temperatures of more than 45°C the equipment temperature may reach more than 80°C. In such cases, the maximum in-feed power is temporarily reduced. When the equipment temperature rises above 85°C, the inverter disconnects from the grid. Dimensions [mm] Figure 1 Dimensions...

  • Page 13: Views Of The Unit

    Views of the unit Figure 2 Views of the unit Description DC disconnector Type plate Graphics display Cover Mounting rail Fan (only SM6TP2 & SM7TP2) Cooling fins Connection area (only 2 DC plug connection points at the SM4TP)

  • Page 14: Block Circuit Diagram

    Block circuit diagram L1 L2 L3 AC output Fan ** External energy meter Monitoring lightning protection AC measurement External shutdown External power control Internal fan Multi function relay RS485 Ethernet Inverter control DC input MPP tracker 1 DC input MPP tracker 2 * Figure 3 Block circuit diagram...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Checking the delivery for completeness 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 TP-Serie 4TP / 5TP2 / 6TP2 / 7TP2 Gerätedokumentation...

  • Page 16: Selecting The Installation Location

    Quantity Description Inverter Instruction manual Mounting rail External hexagon wood screws 6 x 50 INOX (for the installation of the inverter) Washers M6 x 18 INOX (for the installation of the inverter) Plastic dowels 8 x 40 (for fixing in brickwork) Phillips head sheet metal screws 4.8 x 13 (for locking the inverter on the mounting rail) Locking pins (for plugging unused holes in multiple cable connectors)
  • Page 17 Maintain the following installation distances: ■ ■ °C [cm] Figure 5 Minimum installation distance (20*: only SM4TP and SM5PT2) The installation base must be vertical. Do not install the inverter in a horizontal or ■ ■ inclined position. OK ! Figure 6 Unacceptable mounting positions The optimal cooling of the inverter is only guaranteed when the cooling fins (see ■...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Inverter

    Mounting the inverter The inverter is fixed to the wall by a mounting rail. The mounting rail and the necessary fixing accessories are included in the delivery package. Procedure 1. Use the mounting rail as a template for drilling the holes. 2.

  • Page 19: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Open the inverter For the purpose of connecting the AC and communication lines, the inverter has to be opened. DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Components within the inverter are charged with dangerously high voltage. De-energize the inverter completely before carrying out installation work. ■...

  • Page 20: Removing The Right-Hand Contact Protection

    5 min Figure 9 Removing the cover 512 Removing the right-hand contact protection The right-hand contact protection covers the AC connection terminals and the AC feed-in lines. Procedure 1. Operate the snap lock and pull the right-hand contact protection from its holder. Figure 10 Remove the right-hand contact protection 2.

  • Page 21: Removing The Left-Hand Contact Protection

    513 Removing the left-hand contact protection The left-hand contact protection covers the control connections and their supply conduc- tors, which may be charged with dangerously high voltages (external shutdown, status signaling contact). Procedure 1. Operate the snap lock and pull the left-hand contact protection from its holder. Figure 11 Removing the left-hand contact protection 2.

  • Page 22: Connection Area

    Connection area The connection area with the cover removed and without contact protection. Figure 12 Connection area Description Left-hand cable pass-through (control connections) DC connection - MPP tracker 1 Middle cable gland (communication and control connections) DC connection for MPP tracker 2 (only with SM5TP2, SM6TP2, SM7TP2) Right-hand cable pass-through (AC feed cable) Connection for 2nd protective conductor AC connection terminals (spring connection)

  • Page 23: Connecting The Inverter To The Mains

    Description Ethernet socket (RJ45) External shutdown, external output control (spring connection) Connecting the inverter to the mains DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Make sure the AC line is not live during connection work. ■ ■ Connection conditions Comply with the connecting conditions set by the grid operator in charge. ■...
  • Page 24 WARNING! Risk of death by fire! Provide separate fuses for each inverter. ■ ■ Do not attach any loads between inverter and fuse. ■ ■ If you use external residual current devices (RCDs), use the type A or B RCDs with a ■...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Inverter To The Pv Generator

    Figure 14 Connect the AC terminals. 8. Check the cable connections for firm seating. 9. Tighten the cable gland (wrench size: 34 mm). 10. Check the cable strain relief. 11. Connect the second protective conductor (see Figure 13). – Assembly sequence: toothed lock washer M5 (1), lug (2), washer M5 (3), spring washer M5 (4), Phillips head screw M5 x 12 (5) 12.
  • Page 26 Figure 15 Unacceptable parallel connection of MPP trackers Do not fit a ground connection to either the negative terminal or the positive terminal ■ ■ of the PV generator. Procedure 1. Make sure the DC disconnector and the external AC disconnector are off. 2.
  • Page 27 Close off any unused DC plug connectors Any unused DC plug connectors must be closed off to ensure that the installation com- plies with the IP65 protection rating requirements. Please use the following closing parts made by Wieland (www.wieland-electric.com): for plug component: order number 05.566.6380.0 ■...

  • Page 28: Connecting Communication Interfaces (Optional)

    Connecting communication interfaces (optional) 551 Overview of connections The connection terminals for the various communication interfaces are illustrated in Figure 19. The RJ45 grid sockets can be seen in Figure 12. S0− BS− Figure 19 Connection terminals for communication Contact Description External shutdown / external power control External shutdown...

  • Page 29: Installation Of Communication Cables

    The inverter can be connected to Ethernet and RS485 networks. Note You will find further details about data communication in the technical infor- mation "MaxComm network". You can download this document from our web- site at: www.solarmax.com; Downloads/Data Communication/MaxComm. Connection conditions Connection type: RJ45 sockets ■ ■...

  • Page 30: External Shutdown

    Figure 20 Connecting the grid cables 4. Close the unused apertures in the multiple cable gland using the locking pins (Figure 20/2). 5. Tighten the multiple cable gland (wrench size: 34 mm). 6. Check the cable strain relief. 7. Fit the cover of the inverter. 554 External shutdown This interface can be used to connect the inverter to an external grid monitoring system...
  • Page 31 2. Remove the left-hand contact protection as described in Section 5.1.3. WARNING! Fatal electric shock hazard! Cables conducting mains voltage must be covered by the contact protection inside the inverter. Route the connection cable through the left-hand cable gland ■ ■ (Figure 21 / 1).

  • Page 32: External Power Control

    555 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 (see Section 12). Figure 22 shows the connection of the ripple control receiver to the interface.
  • Page 33 Procedure 1. Remove the cover of the inverter as described in Section 5.1.1. 2. Remove the left-hand contact protection as described in Section 5.1.3. WARNING! Fatal electric shock hazard! Cables conducting mains voltage must be covered by the contact protection inside the inverter.

  • Page 34: Multi-Function Relay

    7. Fit the contact protection. 8. Fit the cover of the inverter. You can switch the inverter on as described in Section 6.1. 556 Multi-function relay The multi-function relay can be used as status signaling contact for the remote control of the inverter (see section 6.3.4) or for the control of self-consumption (see section 5.5.9).

  • Page 35: Lightning Protection Monitor

    Figure 25 Connection of multi-function relay Contact Description Opener (when used as status signaling contact: opener in the case of error) Closer (when used as status signaling contact: closer in the case of error) Not used 4. Close the unused apertures in the multiple cable gland using the locking pins (Figure 25/2).
  • Page 36 Connection conditions Connectable cable diameters: min. 9.5 mm / max. 12.5 mm ■ ■ Connectable conductor cross-sections: min. 0.25 mm / max. 2.5 mm ■ ■ Max. cable length: 50 m ■ ■ Do not connect any external power sources. ■...

  • Page 37: S0 Interface

    In accordance with DIN EN 62053-31 this interface can be used to connect an energy counter to the inverter for the purpose of the control self-consumption (see Section 5.5.9). From experience, SolarMax can recommend the following electronic energy counters: Berg MCi32WP and Berg B23 311.

  • Page 38: Control Of Self-Consumption

    Figure 27 Connection of the S0 interface (energy counter) 4. Close the unused holes in the cable gland using the locking pins (Figure 27 / 2). 5. Tighten the cable gland (wrench size: 34 mm). 6. Check the cable strain relief. 7.
  • Page 39 5591 Grid feed-in limitation For the connection diagram in "Grid feed-in limitation" mode see Figure 28: the energy counter that measures the power fed in at the grid connection point is connected to the S0 interface of the inverter. The grid feed-in limitation is configured using the free MaxTalk 2 Pro service software (see Section 12).
  • Page 40 5592 Pac electric meter Connection diagram for "Pac electric meter" operating mode see Figure 29: the con- sumer loads are controlled via the inverter's multi-function relay. For example, the control voltage for a contactor or a relay can be switched on and off. The energy counter, which measures the fed in power at the grid connection point, is connected to the S0 interface of the inverter.
  • Page 41 5593 Pac inverter Connection diagram for "Pac inverter" operating mode see Figure 30: the consumer loads are controlled via the inverter's multi-function relay. For example, the control voltage for a contactor or a relay can be switched on and off. The "Pac inverter"...

  • Page 42: Commissioning

    Commissioning Activating the inverter Procedure 1. Check that the cover is installed. – If the cover is not fitted, close the inverter as follows: – fit the left-hand and right-hand contact protection in the inverter; – then fit the cover 2.

  • Page 43: Procedure

    ■ ■ inverter operation and to the withdrawal of the operating license by the respective grid operator. Contact your grid operator or the SolarMax Service Center if you have any ■ ■ doubt regarding the settings you must select. You can restart initial start-up by pressing in the "Confirmation"...

  • Page 44: Description Of Country-Specific Menus

    5. Check the data in the "Confirmation" menu. 6. To complete initial start-up, press – The main menu will then be displayed (see Section 7.4). 623 Description of country-specific menus Depending on the country setting, additional menus will be displayed during initial start-up.

  • Page 45: Setting The Display Language And System Time

    Figure 35 Selecting the number and changing the value 5. Press to increase the value of the selected number. 6. Press to select the next number. 7. Press to confirm the parameter value. 8. Press to return to the Main Menu. 632 Setting the display language and system time The inverter's display language and system time can be changed in the "Settings"...

  • Page 46: Setting The Network Parameters

    633 Setting the network parameters Device address In order to communicate via an RS485 or Ethernet interface, the inverter needs a unique device address on the network. 1. In the "Main menu" select the "Network" menu. 2. Select the "Device address" parameter. 3.

  • Page 47: Configuring The Lightning Protection Monitor

    Procedure 1. In the "Settings menu" select the "MF relay" menu. 2. In "MF relay" select the "Status relay" setting. 3. Select the required setting under "Mode": Setting Beschreibung The status signaling contact is always open. Grid If the inverter starts mains operation, the status signaling contact is closed immediately and remains closed as long as the inverter feeds into the grid.

  • Page 48: Control Of Self-Consumption

    636 Control of self-consumption The control of self-consumption functions can be configured on the inverter's graphics display. The S0 interface for the connection of the energy counter and the "Grid feed-in limitation" operating mode for the control of self-consumption can only be configured with MaxTalk 2 Pro.
  • Page 49 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 … 60 Start time Activation time 00:00 … 23:59 hh:mm End time De-activation time 5.
  • Page 50 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. The "Enable delay" timer can be used to delay activation. When the output power falls below the "Disable threshold", the multi-function relay opens. The consumers are switched off.

  • Page 51: Displaying The Configuration

    Displaying the configuration All available operating parameters, standard-specific functions and their parameteriza- tion can be retrieved in the "Configuration" menu. Configuration of the standard-specific functions depends on the country setting selected. Note The MaxTalk 2 Pro service and communication software makes it possible for authorized personnel to individually adjust the operating parameters (see Section 12).

  • Page 52: Description Of Extended Functions And Parameters

    Menu Description Reactive power Those functions are displayed that have an impact on the reactive power taken up or given out by the inverter (reactive power control). Reference parameters Display of nominal values and reference values. 3. Press to confirm the selection. –...
  • Page 53 Function / parameter Description Unit / status GPT-MOT Checking duration Grid operation Functions and parameters of the "Grid operation" sub-menu: Function / parameter Description Unit / status GVMMIN1 Checking the minimum permissible mains voltage (limit 1) GVMMIN1-ENA GVMMIN1 function status Disabled/enabled GVMMIN1-THR Limit value...
  • Page 54 Function / parameter Description Unit / status GFMMIN2 Checking the minimum permissible mains fre- quency (limit 2) GFMMIN2-ENA GFMMIN2 function status Disabled/enabled GFMMIN2-THR Limit value GFMMIN2-DLY Trip time GFMMAX2 Checking the maximum permissible mains fre- quency (limit 2) GFMMAX2-ENA GFMMAX2 function status Disabled/enabled GFMMAX2-THR Limit value...
  • Page 55 Function / parameter Description Unit / status PFLM2 P(f) mode 2 PFLM2-STRTFQ Start frequency PFLM2-RDN Reduction of active power % of P PFLM2-RNC Increase to rated output power % of Pac nom/ Reactive power Functions and parameters of the "Reactive power" sub-menu: Function / parameter Description Unit / status...
  • Page 56 Function / parameter Description Unit / status QMQU1-CPSP1 to Characteristic values 1 to 10 of reactive power Q % of Pac nom CPSP10 [UEX/OEX] QMQU1_DLY Delay time when mains voltage (Vac) changes QMQU1-VLE Status of active power-dependent reactive power Disabled/enabled control hysteresis for QMQU1 QMQU1-VLI Active power switch on value...

  • Page 57: Displaying The Measured Values

    Displaying the measured values The current measured inverter values can be accessed in the “Measured values” menu. 1. In the main menu, select the "Measured values" menu. Figure 40 "Measured values" menu 2. Press to scroll through the measured values: Measured value Description Unit...

  • Page 58: Registering For Maxview

    Procedure 1. Connect the inverter to the internet via the Ethernet interface (see Sections 5.5.3 and 6.3.3). 2. Enter your registration data in a web browser under https://maxview.solarmax.com. 3. Learn about the various functions of MaxView. Update firmware The inverter firmware can be updated with the help of the MaxTalk 2 service software.

  • Page 59: Operation

    Operation Graphics display The graphics display shows the system values, status information, and the inverter’s fault messages. The graphics display can be used for obtaining information on the current operating status, accessing the integrated data logger and entering various settings on the inverter.

  • Page 60: Menu Structure

    Menu structure Information Overview Measured values Main menu Con guration External input Statistics Inverter start-up Days Grid operation Months Limitation Years Reactive power Total Reference parameter Reset Settings Language Time Date Network Device adress IP-Mode Netmask Gateway TCP Port DNS1 DNS2 MF Relay Status relay...

  • Page 61: Displaying The Operating Data Overview

    Displaying the operating data overview The overview shows the most important operating data of the inverter. The graphics display automatically switches to the "Overview" if no function button is pressed for 120 seconds. 1. In the Main Menu, select the "Overview" menu. Figure 43 "Overview"...

  • Page 62: Statistics

    Statistics The "Statistics" menu can be used for accessing the inverter's data logger. The data logger saves the statistics values of the past 25 years. The daily, monthly, yearly and total statistics can be displayed. All statistics values can be deleted. 751 Displaying the daily statistics The daily statistics displays the statistics values for the last 31 days.

  • Page 63: Displaying The Annual Statistics

    Statistics value Description Yield Monthly yield [kWh] Maximum Fed-in maximum power [W] Hours Operating hours in the "Mains operation" status 3. Press to return to the "Statistics" menu. 753 Displaying the annual statistics The annual statistics displays the statistics values for the last 25 years. 1.

  • Page 64: Deleting The Statistics Values

    Statistics value Description Yield Total yield [kWh] Hours Total hours in the operating status "Mains operation" 2. Press to return to the "Statistics" menu. 755 Deleting the statistics values The statistics values of the data logger can be deleted. 1. In the "Statistics" menu, select the "Reset" sub-menu. Figure 49 Resetting the inverter's data logger Note The deletion process cannot be undone!

  • Page 65: Displaying The Operating Status Of The Inverter

    Display Description Device type Inverter type Serial No. Inverter serial number Firmware Firmware version installed in the inverter State Current operating status Warning Current warning message Commissioning Date of initial start-up Operating hours Total operating hours in mains operation MAC address MAC address of the inverter 3.

  • Page 66: Booting

    771 Booting Status LED: flashes green Status message Description Irradiation too low The solar irradiation or rather the available output is too low for mains operation. Startup… The inverter checks the internal hardware and software compo- nents before connecting to the mains. Restart delay The inverter delays connection to the grid (after a disconnection from the grid or when booting).

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Information about the failure you are experiencing (status message, etc.) ■ ■ Contacting the SolarMax Service Center The contact details of the SolarMax Service Center can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Sputnik Engineering AG Länggasse 85 CH-2504 Biel/Bienne Diagnosis &...

  • Page 68: Warnings

    Fan failure The external or internal fan is Contact the SolarMax Service defective or soiled. Center. RTC error Date and time in the RTC (real- Set the date and time (see time clock) were reset due to a Section 6.3.2).

  • Page 69: Error

    The status LED lights up red. Status message Cause Actions Device error (+ error code) The inverter is defective. Note the displayed two-digit error code and contact the SolarMax Service Center. 825 Blockings The status LED will flash red. Status message Cause Action...

  • Page 70: Maintenance

    Maintenance The following maintenance work should be carried out when required: Regularly check the operating status of the inverter on the graphics display, see Sec- ■ ■ tion 7.7. Clean the graphics display with a damp cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansing ■...

  • Page 71: 10 Decommissioning

    10 Decommissioning 101 Instructions for inverter replacement Before replacing the inverter, write down the total yield. The procedure for viewing the total yield is described in Section 7.5.4. 102 Inverter disassembly DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Components within the inverter are charged with dangerously high voltage. Before starting inverter disassembly, the inverter must be fully discon- ■...

  • Page 72: Disposing Of The Inverter

    Dispose of the inverter as indicated by the local waste disposal regulations. You can also return the inverter, at your own cost, to Sputnik Engineering AG for professional disposal. The contact details of the SolarMax Service Center can be found on the back of this instruction manual.

  • Page 73: 11 Specifications

    11 Specifications SM4TP SM5TP2 SM6TP2 SM7TP2 Input values 420…750 V 260…750 V 310…750 V 360…750 V MPP voltage range Control range 250…840 V 250…840 V 250…840 V 250…840 V Minimum DC voltage 250 V 250 V 250 V 250 V Maximum DC voltage 900 V 900 V...
  • Page 74 2) different values are possible depending on the country setting selected; for further information visit www. solarmax.com 3) the complete conformity declaration can be found on our website at www.solarmax.com Country-specific settings The factory’s default settings for different countries can be viewed in the technical infor- mation “SSF - Standard specific functions and parameters”.

  • Page 75: Accessories And Options

    Professional version of MaxTalk 2 for the configuration of inverters. This software can be downloaded from our website (www.solarmax. com / Downloads / Software / MaxTalk). The "SolarMax TP series - parameter configuration with MaxTalk 2 Pro" is also available from that link.

  • Page 76: Warranty

    13 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.
  • Page 77 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 ■...
  • Page 78 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.
  • Page 79 Notes...
  • Page 80 SolarMax Service Center Please refer to our website for contact details: www.solarmax.com/service...

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