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  • Page 1 Ingecon Sun Lite U ® Installation manual...
  • Page 2 Ingeteam Inc AAY2000IKI02_C 04/2012 3550 W. Canal St. Milwaukee, WI 53208 - USA Tel.: +1 (414) 934 4100 Fax.: +1 (414) 342 0736 e-mail: solar.us@ingeteam.com Service Call Center: +1 (414) 934 4158 The copy, distribution or use of this document or of its content requires written authorisation. Any breach thereof will be reported for damages.
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this manual is to describe the Ingecon Sun 5 U and Ingecon Sun 5TL U and to provide the informa- ® ® tion required for its correct operation, from reception to start-up, in addition to the preventive maintenance during operation.
  • Page 4 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual WARNING The opening of the various compartment enclosures in no way implies that no voltage is present inside. Access is therefore restricted to qualified personnel following the safety conditions set out in this document. WARNING The set of conditions detailed below should be considered to be the minimum requirements. It is always preferable to disconnect from the mains and check that no voltage is present.
  • Page 5 Installation manual Ingeteam Inc WARNING: Injures caused by Moving parts Don’t touch or manipulate fans when inverter is working. WARNING: High Temperature Radiators and some parts inside the enclosure reach high temperatures that can be a burn hazard to persons.
  • Page 6 Ingeteam Inc doesn’t assume any responsibility derived from not observance of this statement. Personal Safety Equipment (PSE) The minimal required Safety Equipment will be: •...
  • Page 7: Wiring Requirements

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Wiring requirements The correct wiring of the equipment to any PV installation will be done with the following types of wire: AC Terminals Ingecon Sun LITE U ® Use 6 AWG (maximum), 90 °C (194 °F), copper wire for all AC wiring connections: The wiring must comply with the provisions of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70, Canadian Electrical Code CEC and other Local or State Codes.
  • Page 8 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual HOT SURFACES Read carefully the manual until To Reduce the risk of burns manipulate the equipment. Do not touch. WARNING For continued protec- tion against risk of fire, replace only with same type and ratings of fuse.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Table of Contents 1. Overview ...............................11 1.1. Introduction ...........................11 1.2. Description of the equipment ......................11 1.3. Technical data of the equipment ......................11 1.4. Compliance with standards and regulations ..................13 1.4.1. ETL Marking ..........................13 2. System description ..........................13 2.1.
  • Page 10 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual Multi-purpose packing gland ......................48 DC circuit breaker ........................48 5.3.3. System diagram ........................48 5.3.4. Connection for the RS485 serial communication ..............48 5.3.5. Connection for other types of communication ................49 5.3.6. Ground and pole connections to the electric grid ...............49 Protection of the Connection to the electric grid ................49...
  • Page 11: Overview

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc 1. Overview 1.1. Introduction The purpose of this manual is to describe the Ingecon Sun Lite equipment and to provide adequate information for ® its correct location, installation, start-up, maintenance and operation. 1.2. Description of the equipment An inverter is a circuit used to convert direct current into alternating current.
  • Page 12 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual AC Output Ingecon 3.6TL U 6TL U ® 5TL U Mode Output power factor rating >0.99 Operating frequency range 59.7 - 60.5 Hz Normal output frequency 60 Hz Maximum continuous output power 3600 W 5000 W...
  • Page 13: Compliance With Standards And Regulations

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Temperature characteristics Normal operation temperature range -4 ºF (-20 ºC) / 113 ºF (45 ºC) Maximum full power operating ambient 113 ºF (45 ºC) For T > 113 ºF (45 ºC) output power may Temperature power derating decrease 1.4.
  • Page 14: Ambient Temperature

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 2.1.3. Ambient temperature The Ingecon Sun Lite U inverters are designed to operate between -4 ºF (-20 ºC) and 158 ºF (70 ºC). ® To operate at nominal power, the maximum ambient temperature must not be above 113 ºF (45 ºC).
  • Page 15: Mounting Surface

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Ingecon Sun Lite U are cooled by forced air convection. ® In all cases, incoming and outgoing air should be allowed to circulate freely through the grids or openings at the base, top and sides. 2.1.8. Mounting surface In order to ensure correct heat evacuation and airtightness, the inverter must be mounted on a perfectly vertical wall or, failing this, with a maximum angle of inclination of 176 ºF (80º) or -112 ºF (-80º).
  • Page 16 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual Never position the inverter horizontally. The air circu- lation channels through the radiator must be vertical. The inverter should be mounted on a solid wall. Bear in mind that holes need to be drilled into the wall, inserting plugs and lag screws capable of withstanding the inverter weight.
  • Page 17: Environmental Characteristics

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc For transformer based models, the transformer is first secured to the wall and then the inverter is attached to the transformer. First, the three holes should be drilled in the top. The figure provides the hole dimensions. The lower hole should be made when the unit is hung on the wall, as explained in section “5.2.
  • Page 18: Operating, Storage And Transport Conditions

    3. Operating, storage and transport conditions Failure to comply with the instructions provided in this section could cause damage to the equipment. Ingeteam Inc assumes no liability whatsoever for any damage derived from non-compliance with these instructions. 3.1. Reception and Unpacking the equipment...
  • Page 19 44.10 lb (20 kg) 52.91 lb (24 kg) 91.93 lb (41.7 kg) 9.84/15.74/23.62 in Height/Width/Length (25/40/60 cm) Unpacking the equipment The inverter is clearly identified by its own specific serial number, which should be indicated in all communications with Ingeteam Inc. AAY2000IKI02...
  • Page 20: Handling

    Correct inverter transport and storage are the first steps required for correct use and operation. Considering the indi- cations given in section “3.2. Handling”, and as a preventive measure, Ingeteam Inc would recommend working with haulers specializing in the transport of special and/or fragile equipment. All equipment packed in accordance with section “3.2.
  • Page 21: Storage

    In the event of prolonged storage, we would recommend doing so in a dry place, avoiding abrupt temperature changes, as far as possible. When the packaging is damaged (cuts, holes etc) the equipment will not be maintained in optimum condition before installation. Ingeteam Inc assumes no liability if this condition is not complied with. AAY2000IKI02...
  • Page 22: Waste Disposal

    At the end of the equipment useful life, the waste must be given to an authorised manager. In this section, Ingeteam Inc, in its commitment to an environmentally friendly policy, provides Authorised Managers with information on the location of the components to be decontaminated.
  • Page 23: Safety Instructions

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc 4. Safety instructions 4.1. Contents This section contains the safety instructions to be followed when installing, operating and accessing the equipment. Failure to comply with these safety instructions may result in physical injury or even death, or cause damage to the equipment.
  • Page 24: Inspection Work

    Ingeteam Inc assumes no liability for damages caused by the improper use of the equipment. Any work on any of this equipment involving a change in the original electrical layout, must first be proposed to Ingeteam Inc. This proposed new layout must then be studied and authorised by Ingeteam Inc.
  • Page 25: General Observations

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc 4.4. General observations This section defines the preventive measures to be adopted when performing all types of work on the equipment, in order to work safely and to control unavoidable hazards. Protection against direct contact is provided by enclosures of the appropriate protection rating.
  • Page 26: Personal Protective Equipment

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 4.4.2. Personal Protective Equipment Inspection Preventive maintenance tasks on the electric panels involve Inspection, Operation and Manipulation tasks, depending on the case. The use of safety footwear complying with the EN 345-1:1992 standard is mandatory. It is also mandatory to wear security gloves or similar.
  • Page 27: Manipulation Works

    For 2, 3, 4, and 5 steps, use the Personal Protective Equipment described in section “4.4.2. Personal Protective Equipment”. Any intervention that involves a change in the equipment has to be previously proposed to Ingeteam Inc, and Ingeteam Inc has to approve it.
  • Page 28: Installation

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 5. Installation Before installing the Ingecon Sun Lite U, the packaging should be removed, taking particular care not to damage ® the housing. Check to ensure that there is no humidity inside the cabinet. If there are signs of humidity, the equipment should not be installed until it has been completely dried out.
  • Page 29 Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Install the lag screws in the holes marked as 3 and 4 in the template, leaving a distance of 0.16” between the wall and the lag screw’s head. Check that the unit is firmly in position.
  • Page 30 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 11. Screw down a screw lag in the hole marked as 5. 12. Screw the cables in the terminal board according to the following tables: Neutral AC Line 2 AC Line 1 Marking AC output Positive pole...
  • Page 31 Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Terminals to connect L2 L1 U models The upper anchor bar supports the equipment weight. The lower point secures the transformer to the wall and prevents vibrations. To secure the transformer to the wall, follow the steps detailed below: Mark the bar anchor points on the wall.
  • Page 32 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual Hang the transformer from the bar. This operation should be performed by two people together. Tighten the bottom anchor. Check that the transformer is firmly anchored. AAY2000IKI02...
  • Page 33 Installation manual Ingeteam Inc To secure the transformer to the inverter, follow the steps detailed below: Hang the inverter on the transformer, by inserting the tabs located on the top of the transformer into the corresponding holes on the inverter.
  • Page 34 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual Remove the PGs nuts and introduce the cables through the transformer box holes. D C i n p u t A C o u t p u t T r a n s f o r m e C o m Fasten the PGs inside the connection box.
  • Page 35 Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Fix the equipment to the connection box with this screw: Screw down the cables that are inserted in the connection box with this considerations: Neutral AC Line 2 AC Line 1 Marking AC output Positive pole...
  • Page 36: Electrical Connection

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual L2 L1 P1 P2 S1 S2 Make the field connections as are detailed in this manual. Close the transformer box cover. 10. Check that the transformer is securely in place. 5.3. Electrical connection Once the unit has been mounted in its definitive location and is firmly secured, the next step is to make the electrical connections.
  • Page 37: Terminals For The Dc Connection In Tl Inverter

    The connection can be made through fuses in positive pole, or without them. Ingeteam Inc recommends the use of through-fuses connection in positive pole. If the installer decides not to use them, it’s compulsory to comply with the provisions of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70, Canadian Electrical Code CEC and other Local or State Codes.
  • Page 38: Terminals For The Dc Connection For Inverters With Transformer

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual If the connection is made without fuses, positive pole have to be connected to the terminal on the left of the fuse holders, marked as 5+. If this option is selected, input fuses of the inverter cannot be used.
  • Page 39 Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Negative pole grounded This is the default configuration. Negative pole has to be connected with 1 to 4 strings to A1, A2, A3 and A4 terminals, it doesn’t matter the order. Positive pole has to be connected with 1 to 4 strings to B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5 terminals. If 2 to 4 strings are used, wires have to be connected to B1, B2, B3 and B4 terminals, it doesn’t matter the order.
  • Page 40 Ingeteam Inc Installation manual Positive pole grounded This configuration will need a different wiring. Positive pole has to be connected with 1 to 4 strings to A1, A2, A3 and A4 terminals, it doesn’t matter the order. Negative pole has to be connected with 1 to 4 strings to B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5 terminals. If 2 to 4 strings are used, wires have to be connected to B1, B2, B3 and B4 terminals, it doesn’t matter the order.
  • Page 41: Dc Grounding

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc In addition to this connection, it’s necessary to change of the order of connection in the low side of the + and - termi- nals. The cable marked as A has to be connected to the + terminal and B to the - one.
  • Page 42: Ac Connection Terminal Strip

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 5.3.2. AC connection terminal strip AC grounding terminal has to be connected. Three or four wires have to be connected depending on the voltage configuration: • Grounding wire. G2 connector. Must be connected in all configurations.
  • Page 43: 480 Delta: 277 Wye

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc L2 L1 480 Delta: 277 WYE Chose this configuration in the display. A phase has to be connected to L1. Neutral has to be connected to L2. 480V AAY2000IKI02...
  • Page 44: 208 Delta: 120 Wye

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 208 Delta: 120 WYE Chose this configuration in the display. A phase has to be connected to L1. Neutral has to be connected to N. 240: 120 Split Phase Chose this configuration in the display. 108 V...
  • Page 45: 240 Delta: 120 Stinger

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc 240 Delta: 120 Stinger Chose this configuration in the display. Connect L1, L2 and N as shown in the picture: 240 Delta Chose this configuration in the display. Connect L1 and L2 as shown in the picture:...
  • Page 46: 208 Delta

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 208 Delta Chose this configuration in the display. Connect L1 and L2 as shown in the picture: 240 Delta: Corner grounded 208 V Chose this configuration in the display. Connect L1 and L2 as shown in the picture:...
  • Page 47: 208 Delta: Corner Grounded

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc 208 Delta: Corner grounded Chose this configuration in the display. Connect L1 and L2 as shown in the picture: 208 V Harting communications connector This is a female quick connector Harting HANQ/5 connector. Electrical scheme equipment TL...
  • Page 48: Multi-Purpose Packing Gland

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual Multi-purpose packing gland Multipurpose packing glands can optionally be supplied. If not requested, then the casing will be supplied with a pre-cut hole which can then be opened. If the hole is opened and the Packing Gland (PG) is not correctly installed for NEMA 3R equipment, then the unit will lose its NEMA 3R protection rating.
  • Page 49: Connection For Other Types Of Communication

    Refer to the «AAX2002IKH01 Communication accessory installation manual» to correctly wire the male connectors which need to be plugged into the inverter connector. This connector can be supplied by Ingeteam Inc, if requested when ordering the equipment. 5.3.5. Connection for other types of communication At the installer’s request, optionally the inverters can be fitted with hardware for communication via:...
  • Page 50: Connection To The Pv Array

    14 ºF (-10 ºC). Ingeteam Inc will accept no liability for any damage caused by a DC voltage of more than 550 Vdc. CAUTION Connect the positive pole of the string of panels to the terminals marked “+”...
  • Page 51: Commissioning

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc 6. Commissioning 6.1. Equipment inspection This section contains the instructions for operating the equipment once it is correctly wired and sealed. When an Ingecon Sun Lite U unit is to manage all or part of a generating plant, a check should be made to ensure ®...
  • Page 52: Adjusting The Settings

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual When performing the tasks indicated in this point, it is mandatory to ensure that the equipment is sealed, thereby avoiding any possible contacts with live parts without NEMA 3R protection. 6.2.1. Adjusting the settings To change the date: •...
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    In this situation, check that the fans are operating, that the air inlets and outlets are free from obstacles and that there are no intense heat sources close to the inverter. If the error persists, contact Ingeteam Inc LED remains on This LED indicates that an alarm has been triggered in the inverter.
  • Page 54 When it returns to normal, the inverter will start functioning again. If this is not the case, check the Grid connection lines. If the grid quality parameters are adequate, then check the grid connection lines. If the error persists, contact Ingeteam Inc 0020H DC circuit insulation failure This can be due to one of three causes: •...
  • Page 55: Red Led

    Should this not be the case, any thermal fuse - varistors which are not compliant, should be replaced. If the problem persists and the check is correct, then contact Ingeteam Inc Correctly mount the three varistors in position before closing the equipment.
  • Page 56: Operating The Display

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 9. Operating the display The Ingecon Sun Lite U inverters are equipped with a «Screen + Keypad» unit for ® communication with the installer and user. This interface displays the principal internal parameters and the settings for adjusting the entire system during installation.
  • Page 57: Display

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc 9.2. Display The top line shows the current date and time. The internal clock 17:32 17:32 30/04/12 30/04/12 automatically makes the change from summer to winter time. The central lines display the instant values for the solar array voltage, power delivered by the inverter and the grid voltage and frequency.
  • Page 58 The number assigned to the inverter through the menu that can be accessed from the display in order to identify the communications. Code1 The equipment operating code. It may be requested by the Ingeteam customer service. Code2 The equipment operating code. It may be requested by the Ingeteam customer service.
  • Page 59: Configuration

    CAUTION Do not change any of these parameters if you are not the installer and you are not completely sure. Ingeteam Inc accepts no liability for damage to the unit or the installation due to configuration changes. The menu will display only the configurations corresponding to the device hardware.
  • Page 60: Grid Voltage

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 9.5.2. Grid voltage This menu serves to modify the configuration of the voltage 17:32 17:32 30/04/12 30/04/12 output to the terminal strips. Access is by selecting and then clicking on the Grid Country/Normative Country/Normative voltage menu.
  • Page 61: Other Adjustments

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc The next screen will request the password to make the 17:32 17:32 30/04/12 30/04/12 change. Enter it and press The configuration in process screen will appear for a few seconds and then the configuration completed screen.
  • Page 62: Change Date

    Ingeteam Inc Installation manual 9.7. Change date This menu can be used to change the current time and date. 17:32 17:32 30/04/12 30/04/12 The internal clock automatically changes between summer and winter time. Each time the key is pressed, the top of the display flashes in the following order: hour;...
  • Page 63: Change Inv Number

    Installation manual Ingeteam Inc Click on once more, to confirm the selection. 17:32 17:32 30/04/12 30/04/12 9.10. Change inv number This menu is used to assign a number to the inverter. This is necessary during the configuration of the communications.
  • Page 64 Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Energy Avda. Ciudad de la Innovación, 13 31621 SARRIGUREN (Navarre) - Spain Tel: +34 948 28 80 00 Fax: +34 948 28 80 01 e-mail: solar.energy@ingeteam.com AAY2000IKI02_C Ingeteam S.r.l. 04/2012 Via Emilia Ponente, 232 48014 CASTEL BOLOGNESE (RA) - Italy...

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