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APsystems YC600 Installation And User Manual

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(For North America)
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc.
www.APsystems.com
APsystems America
600 Ericksen Ave NE, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98110
TEL: 844-666-7035
EMAIL:
info@apsamerica.com
YC600 Microinverter
Please scan the QR code to get
mobile app and more support
to help the installation.
© All Rights Reserved
Rev 1.0 NA 1.0

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  • Page 1 Installation / User Manual YC600 Microinverter Rev 1.0 NA 1.0 (For North America) ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc. www.APsystems.com Please scan the QR code to get mobile app and more support APsystems America to help the installation. 600 Ericksen Ave NE, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98110...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.3.1 Step 1 - Verify the grid voltage to match with microinverter rating........... 9 4.3.2 Step 2 - The AC bus distribution......................9 4.3.3 Step 3 - Attach the APsystems Microinverters to the racking or the PV module frame.....9 4.3.4 Stpe 4 - Connect the APsystems Microinverter to AC bus cable............10 4.3.5 Step 5 - Install a Bus Cable End Cap at the end of AC bus cable............

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    APsystems Microinverter website, APsystems.com/Resources. Be aware that the body of the APsystems Microinverter is the heat sink and can reach a  temperature of 80°C. To reduce risk of burns, do not touch the body of the Microinverter.

  • Page 4: Radio Interference Statement

    A) Relocate the receiving antenna and keep it well away from the equipment. B) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technical for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. YC600 Installation/User Manual...

  • Page 5: Symbols Replace Words On The Equipment, On A Display, Or In Manuals

    EMC and is authorized personnel to energize, ground, and tag equipment, systems, and circuits in accordance with established safety procedures. The inverter and associated system may only be commissioned and operated by qualified personnel. YC600 Installation/User Manual...

  • Page 6: Apsystems Microinverter System Introduction

    2.APsystems Microinverter System Introduction The APsystems Microinverter is used in utility-interactive grid-tied applications, comprised of three key elements:  APsystems Microinverter  APsystems Energy Communication Unit (ECU)  APsystems Energy Monitor and Analysis (EMA) web-based monitoring and analysis system Meter...
  • Page 7 The distributed APsystems Microinverter system ensures that no single point of system failure exists across the PV system. APsystems Microinverters are designed to operate at full power at ambient outdoor temperatures of up to 149°F (65°C). The inverter housing is designed for outdoor installation and complies with the NEMA 6 environmental enclosure rating.

  • Page 8: Apsystems Microinverter Yc600 Introduction

    The APsystems YC600 Microinverters connects to a single-phase grid-tied device, but can also be used as single-phase device on a three-phase grid. The YC600 operates with most 60 and 72 cell PV modules. For more information, please see the Technical Data page (p.18) of this...

  • Page 9: Apsystems Microinverter System Installation

    Special Statement! An AC GFCI device should not be used to protect the dedicated circuit to the APsystems microinverter even though it is an outside circuit. None of the small GFCI devices (5mA-30 mA) are designed for back feeding and will be damaged if back fed. In a similar manner, AC AFCIs have not been evaluated for back feeding and may be damaged if back fed with the output of a PV inverter.

  • Page 10: Installation Procedures

    AC bus to be sure they match.Wrong cabling can damage irreparably the microinverters, such an issue is not covered by the warranty. 4.3.3 Step 3 - Attach the APsystems Microinverters to the racking or the PV module frame a.

  • Page 11: Stpe 4 - Connect The Apsystems Microinverter To Ac Bus Cable

    4.APsystems Microinverter System Installation 4.3.4 Stpe 4 - Connect the APsystems microinverter to AC bus cable Push the microinverter AC connector onto the trunk cable connector. Listen for the "Click". Click Figure 4 Best Practice: For removal use the Bus Cable Unlock Tool of AC Bus to split the connectors.

  • Page 12: Step 5 - Install A Bus Cable End Cap At The End Of Ac Bus Cable

    Be accurate when mapping the installation that you know which panels areconnected to the CH1 and CH2 Sides. CH1 is to the right when looking at the YC600 face label. EMA registration must match the installation to accurately reflect the PV Module production.

  • Page 13: Step 7 - Complete The Apsystems Installation Map

    PV connections. a. Each APsystems Microinverter has removable, peel off, serial number labels. Peel label off, affix one to the install drawings, piece of paper, or on the APsystems installation map.
  • Page 14 APsystems Microinverter&Energy Communication Unit Warranty Card The APsystems Installation Map is a diagram of the physical location of each microinverter in your PV installation. Each APsystems microinverter has a removable serial number label located on the mounting plate. Peel the label and affix it to the respective location on the APsystems installation map.

  • Page 15: Apsystems Microinverter System Operating Instructions

    4. Plug in the ECU and follow the instructions according to the manual for the ECU. 5. The APsystems Microinverters will start to send performance data to the ECU. The time required for all the Microinverters in the system to report to the ECU will vary with the number of Microinverters in the system.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ② . Always disconnect AC power before disconnecting the PV module wires from the APsystems microinverter. ③ . The APsystems microinverter is pow ered by PV module DC pow er. AFTER disconnecting the DC power, and when reconnecting the PV modules to the Microinverter, be sure to watch for the three short LED flashes.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting A Non-Operating Apsystems Microinverter

    6. Verify the PV module DC voltage is within the allowable range shown in the Technical Data of this manual. 7. If the problem persists, please call APsystems Technical Support - 866-444-7034. Do not attempt to repair the APsystems microinverter. If troubleshooting methods fail, please contact APsystems Customer Support to request RMA procedure.

  • Page 18: Replace A Microinverter

    7.Replace a microinverter Follow the procedure to replace a failed APsystems Microinverter A. Disconnect the APsystems Microinverter from the PV Module, in the order shown below: 1. Disconnect the AC by turning off the branch circuit breaker. 2. Disconnect the first AC connector in the branch circuit.

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    APsystems website www.APsystems.com. ② . You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the APsystems Microinverter. ③. The maximum open circuit voltage of the PV module must not exceed the specified maximum input voltage of the APsystems inverter.

  • Page 20: Yc600 Microinverter Datasheet

    8.1 YC600 Microinverter Datasheet Region North America Model YC600 Input Data (DC) Recommended PV Module Power (STC) Range 250Wp-340Wp / 60 and 72-cell PV modules MPPT Voltage Range 22V-45V Operation Voltage Range 16V-55V Maximum Input Voltage Maximum Input Current 12A x 2 Maximum Input Short Circuit Current 13.2A...
  • Page 21 8.1 YC600 Microinverter Datasheet Note 1: Utility Interconnection Voltage and Frequency Trip Limits and Trip Times Voltage and frequency limits for utility Interaction Simulated utility source Maximum time (sec) (cycles) at 60 Hza Condition before cessation of Trip time accuracy...

  • Page 22: Wiring Diagram

    9.Wiring Diagram 9.1 Sample Wiring Diagram - Single Phase Figure 13 APsystems YC600 Installation/User Manual...
  • Page 23 9.Wiring Diagram 9.2 Sample Wiring Diagram - 120Y/208 3-Phase Grid APsystems YC600 Installation/User Manual...

  • Page 24: Warranty Card

    The APsystems Installation Map is a diagram of the physical location of each microinverter in your PV installation. Each APsystems microinverter has a removable serial number label located on the mounting plate. Peel the label and affix it to the respective location on the APsystems installation map.

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