The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material. SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice. You may refer to the SolarEdge web site (http://www.solaredge.us) for the most updated version. All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Patent marking notice: see h ttp://www.solaredge.us/groups/patent The general terms and conditions of delivery of SolarEdge shall apply. The content of these documents is continually reviewed and amended, where necessary. However, discrepancies cannot be excluded. No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents. The images contained in this document are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models. FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Email: upport@solaredge.us. Before contact, make sure to have the following information at hand: Model and serial number of the product in question. The error indicated on the inverter screen or on the SolarEdge monitoring portal, if there is such an indication. System configuration information, including the type and number of modems connected and the number and length of strings. The communication method to the SolarEdge server, if the site is connected. The inverter software version as appears in the ID status screen (see ID Status on page 43). SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Contents Contents Disclaimers Important Notice FCC Compliance Support and Contact Information Contents HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System SolarEdge Power Optimizer SolarEdge Inverter SolarEdge Monitoring Portal Supported AC Grids Installation Procedure Installation Equipment List Inverter Transport and Storage Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers Safety Package Contents...
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Cellular Status GSM Status Communication Ports Status Smart Energy Management Status Power Control Status Chapter 7: Setting Up Communication Communication Types Communication Connectors Removing the Inverter Cover Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection Creating an RS485 Bus Connection Additional Connection Options Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection Creating a Cellular Connection Verifying the Connection Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Communication Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication Troubleshooting RS485 Communication Additional Troubleshooting Error Codes Power Optimizer Troubleshooting Appendix B: Mechanical Specifications SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Ne pas dépasser une telle note avant que les conditions requises soient totallement comprises et accomplies. NOTE Denotes additional information about the current subject. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
The DC section disconnects both the positive and negative conductors. Le sectionneur externe (inclus) repond aux exigences de conformité pour l’installation de ce système non-relié à la terre. Le coupeur CC ouvre les conducteurs positifs et négatifs. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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This inverter is provided with an IMI (Isolation Monitor Interrupter) for ground fault protection. NOTE The symbol appears at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment. This symbol is also used in this manual. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System The SolarEdge power harvesting solution maximizes the power output from any type of solar Photovoltaic (PV) installation while reducing the average cost per watt. The following sections describe each of the system’s components. SolarEdge Power Optimizer The SolarEdge power optimizers are DC-DC converters connected to PV modules in order to maximize power harvesting by performing independent Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) at the module level. The power optimizers regulate the string voltage at a constant level, regardless of string length and environmental conditions. The power optimizers include a safety voltage function that automatically reduces the output of each power optimizer to 1 Vdc in the following cases: During fault conditions The power optimizers are disconnected from the inverter The inverter’s ON/OFF switch is turned OFF The Safety Switch is turned OFF Inverter's AC breaker is turned OFF Each power optimizer also transmits module performance data over the DC power line to the inverter.
Figure 1: 208V AC grids supported by SolarEdge single phase inverter Figure 2: 240V AC grids supported by SolarEdge single phase inverter 1 The Delta / 120 WYE grid is only supported by the SE5000H-US inverter. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System Installation Procedure The following is the procedure for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site. Many of these also apply to modification of an existing site. 1. Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings, page 16 2. Recording power optimizer serial numbers (optional), p age 31 3. Mounting the inverter, Page 20 4. Connecting the AC and the String to the DC Safety Unit, page 23. 5. Commissioning and activating the installation, page 26. 6. Connecting the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal, page 32. 7. Configuring the inverter, page 33 Installation Equipment List Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system. The following is a recommendation of the equipment needed for installation: Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter cover and Safety Switch cover Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter side screw Standard flat-head screwdrivers set Non-contact voltage detector ...
Pour installation à même le module ou la monture du module, consultez d'abord le fabricant du module sur la position et son impact sur la garantie du module. Le perçage de trous dans le cadre du module devra se faire suivant les instructions du fabricant. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Modules with SolarEdge power optimizers are safe. They carry only a low safety voltage before the inverter is turned ON. As long as the power optimizers are not connected to the inverter or the inverter is turned OFF, each power optimizer will output a safe voltage of 1V.
Figure 3: Power optimizer installation and grounding using a star washer 1 Not applicable to smart modules. 2 For a list of racking models and their appropriate grounding method, refer to http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/grounding_se_power_optimizers.pdf SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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For mounting on un-grounded structures (such as a wooden structure): If the star washer or the plate cannot be used, use the SolarEdge grounding lug (purchased separately) with an equipment-grounding conductor a ccording to the supplied instructions. The grounding terminal accepts a wire size of 6-14 AWG, and must be sized for equipment grounding per NEC 250.122 requirements. Tighten the screws connecting the power optimizer to the frame and the grounding terminal screw. Apply torque of 9.5 N*m / 7 lb*ft. Figure 5: Power optimizer grounding terminal 5. Verify that each power optimizer is securely attached to the supporting structure or the module. NOTE Record power optimizer serial numbers and locations, as described in Providing Installation Information on page 31. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
1000ft./300m from DC+ to DC- of the inverter. Use at least 11 AWG/ 4 mm² DC cables. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Rapid shutdown is applicable and functions only when there are 30 optimizers or less per string. 1. Connect the Minus (-) output connector of the string’s first power optimizer to the Plus (+) output connector of the string’s second power optimizer. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Therefore, the total string voltage should be equal to 1V times the number of power optimizers connected in series in the string. For example, if 10 power optimizers are connected in a string, then 10V should be produced. Make sure the modules are exposed to sunlight during this process; otherwise, the power optimizers may not be powered. If you use a tracker, the power optimizer will turn ON only if the tracker is tracking the sun and the module provides at least 2W. In SolarEdge systems, due to the introduction of power optimizers between the PV modules and the inverter, the short circuit current I and the open circuit voltage V hold different meanings from those in traditional systems. and I For more information about the SolarEdge s ystem’s string voltage and current, refer to the V SolarEdge Systems Technical Note, available on the SolarEdge website at: http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/isc_and_voc_in_solaredge_systems_technical_note.pdf. To verify proper power optimizers connection: Measure the voltage of each string individually before connecting it to the other strings or to the inverter. Verify correct polarity by measuring the string polarity with a voltmeter. Use a voltmeter with at least 0.1V measurement accuracy. For troubleshooting power optimizer operation problems, refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 62. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Figure 8: Inverter Interfaces AC and DC conduit entries: Connection points of the Safety Switch. ON/OFF switch: Turning this switch ON starts the operation of the power optimizers, enables power production and allows the inverter to begin exporting power to the utility grid. Turning it OFF reduces the power optimizer voltage to a low safety voltage and inhibits exportation of power. When this switch is OFF, the inverter control circuitry remains powered up. LCD buttons: U se d for accessing configuration menu options and displaying status screens, as described in User Interface on page 33. Pressing these buttons produces beeping sounds and lights up the LCD for 30 seconds. Two communication glands, for connection of inverter communication options. Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 47 for more information. LCD panel: displays inverter information and configuration parameters SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
When the Safety Switch is OFF (for example during maintenance) it may be locked to prevent safety hazard: 1. Move the Safety Switch to the Lock position. 2. Insert the lock through the knob opening and lock. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
The knockouts are located at the bottom, back and sides of the enclosure, each with two sizes: ¾'' and 1''. Open the required pair, taking care not to interfere with any of the internal components. A Unibit drill may be used. Figure 10: Safety Switch knockouts NOTE Unused conduit openings and glands should be sealed with appropriate seals. Mounting the Inverter The mounting brackets kit includes the following parts: Two brackets for mounting on a wall/pole (screws not included) Two screws with washers for fastening the inverter brackets to the wall brackets. Figure 11: Mounting brackets and screws SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter. 1. Determine the inverter mounting location, on a wall, stud framing or pole. To allow proper heat dissipation, maintain the following minimum clearance areas between the inverter and other objects: If installing a single inverter: 8" (20 cm) to the top of the inverter. At least 4" (10 cm) to the bottom of the inverter; if conduit entry to the Safety Switch will be from the bottom, leave sufficient clearance for the conduits as well. 4" (10 cm) to the right and left of the inverter. If installing multiple inverters: When installing inverters one above of the other, leave at least 8" (20 cm) between inverters. 2. The inverter brackets are attached to the designated heatsink fins ready for wall mounting. For installation on a pole, remove the two brackets and attach them to the central heatsink fin one below the other (do not over tighten so the bracket height can be adjusted). Figure 12: Mounting the inverter brackets 3. Position the wall mounting brackets against the wall/pole and mark the drilling hole locations (refer to Mechanical Specifications on page 63 for inverter and mounting bracket dimensions). 4. Drill the holes and mount the brackets. Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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Mounting the Inverter 5. Hang the inverter on the bracket : Lift the inverter from the sides, or hold it at the top and bottom of the inverter to lift the unit into place. Do not lift holding the Safety Switch as it may be damaged. Lower the inverter so that the notches on the inverter brackets are inserted in the holes of the wall brackets, as shown below. Figure 13: Hanging the inverter on the bracket 6. Insert the screws at the top of the inverter brackets and fasten the two brackets together. 7. Optionally, secure the Safety Switch bracket to the wall: Mark the location of the bracket screw for the Safety Switch and drill the hole. Figure 14: Safety Switch bracket Fasten the bracket using a standard bolt. 8. Verify that the brackets are firmly attached to the mounting surface. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Use the conduit and wiring appropriate for the installation location per the NEC. Outdoor installations must use components that are rated NEMA 3R or higher. For more wiring information refer to the SolarEdge Recommended AC Wiring Application Note, available on the SolarEdge website at http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/application-note-...
NOTE Functional Electrical Earthing of DC-side negative or positive is prohibited because the inverter has no transformer. Earthing of module frames and mounting equipment (equipotential bonding) is required per NEC. 4. Connect the DC wires from the PV installation to the DC+ and DC- terminal blocks, according to the labels on the terminals: SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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NOTE SolarEdge's fixed input voltage architecture enables the parallel strings to be of different lengths. Therefore, they do not need to have the same number of power optimizers, as long as the length of each string is within the permitted range.
D S P 1 / 2 : 1 . 0 2 1 0 / 1 . 0 0 3 4 C P U : 0 0 0 3 . 1 4 x x C o u n t r y : U S A 1 SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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O F F 10. Verify that the following information appears on the LCD panel: P_OK: Appears only upon pairing process completion and first telemetry reception from the power optimizers. Indicates connection to the power optimizers and that at least one power optimizer is sending monitoring data. If P_OK does not appear, check the power optimizer, string and DC input connections. 000/000: Appears only upon first telemetry reception from the power optimizers. Indicates the number of power optimizers that have been paired to this inverter. At this stage, the number should be 000, since no power optimizers have been paired. S_OK: the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful (should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server). If S_OK is not displayed and the inverter is connected to the server, refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 56. Vac [V]: the grid AC output voltage. Verify the correct value. Vdc [V]: The DC input voltage of the longest string connected to the inverter. T here should be a safety voltage of 1V for each power optimizer in the string. NOTE A measurement error on the inverter LCD of ±3 V is acceptable. Pac [w]: the AC output power (should be 0.0 since the inverter is OFF). OFF: the inverter ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
R e m a i n i n g [ s e c ] : 1 8 0 3. Wait for the completion of the pairing (remaining seconds is 0). If pairing fails, an error is displayed. In this case, repeat the pairing steps, and refer to Power Optimizer Troubleshooting on page 62. If the problem persists, contact SolarEdge Support. When pairing succeeds, the following message is displayed: P a i r i n g P a i r i n g C o m p l e t e d 4. ...
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Chapter 5: Commissioning the Installation WARNING! When you turn ON the inverter ON/OFF switch, the DC cables carry a high voltage and the power optimizers no longer output a safe 1V output. Après avoir mis l'interrupteur ON/OFF de l'onduleur monophasé sur ON, les câbles DC portent une haute tension et les optimiseurs de puissance ne génèrent plus la tension de sécurité...
This step requires connecting one of the communication options. Refer to Setting Up Communication on page 47. The SolarEdge Monitoring System The SolarEdge cloud-based monitoring platform (monitoring portal) e nables accessing SolarEdge site information, including up-to-date information viewed in a physical or logical view. The monitoring portal is described in detail in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide, available on the SolarEdge website at http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/solaredge-monitoring-portal-user-guide.pdf. The SolarEdge monitoring portal can display logical and physical layouts of the installed system, as follows: Logical Layout: Shows a schematic logical layout of the components in the system, such as: inverters, strings and modules, as well as their electrical connectivity. This view enables you to see which modules are connected in each string, which strings are connected to each inverter, and so on. Physical Layout: Shows a schematic physical layout of the components in the system, such as: inverters, strings and modules, as well as their electrical connectivity. This view enables a bird’s eye view of the actual location of a system component. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Up Communication on page 47 . Providing Installation Information Use one of the following methods to connect your PV system to the SolarEdge cloud-based monitoring platform (monitoring portal). Site Mapper Application Android Use the SolarEdge Site Mapper smart-phone application t o scan the power optimizer and inverter 2D bar-codes, and map the system physical layout in the SolarEdge monitoring portal.This application is integrated with the SolarEdge monitoring portal and enables: Simple on-site registration of new systems. Creating, editing and verifying system physical layout. Scanning and assigning the power optimizer serial number to the correct location in the system physical layout. For detailed information, refer to the SolarEdge Site Mapper demo movies: Creating new sites using the SolarEdge Site Mapping power optimizers using the SolarEdge Site Mapper mobile application Mapper mobile application SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal iPhone Use the SolarEdge Site Mapper smartphone application to scan the power optimizer and inverter 2D bar- codes. This application creates an XML file that can be uploaded to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site registration. The SolarEdge Site Mapper can be downloaded from the application stores. For detailed information, refer to the SolarEdge Site Mapper Software Guide or to the Site Mapper demo movie, available on the SolarEdge website at http://www.solaredge.us/groups/installer-tools/site-mapper. Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal Create the site in the monitoring portal using the registration form available at ttps://monitoring.solaredge.us/solaredge-web/p/login. Fill out all required information in the form, which includes information about your installation, as well as details about its logical and physical mapping. Paper Template Fill out the Physical Layout Template (downloadable from the SolarEdge site) using the detachable 2D barcode stickers on each power optimizer. Once the form is completed, scan it and upload the scanned file to the SolarEdge monitoring portal during site ...
Use the three rightmost buttons Up, Down and OK sequentially for entering the Setup mode. The LCD screen displays status information of the system and various menus for configuration options. The LCD panel and buttons are used during the following processes: Operational mode: The LCD panel allows checking for proper system o peration. Refer to Status Screens - Operational Mode on page 41 for a description of this option. Use the up and down buttons to toggle through the informative displays. Setup mode: Upon installation, an installer may perform basic configuration, as described in Inverter Configuration – Setup Mode on the next page. Error messages: In the event of a problem, an error message may be displayed on the LCD panel. For more information, refer to Errors and Troubleshooting on page 56 and Inverter Configuration – Setup Mode on the next page SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
D i s p l a y M a i n t e n a n c e I n f o r m a t i o n The i nverter is now in Setup mode and all its LEDs are lit. The i nverter automatically exits Setup mode if no buttons are pressed for more than 2 minutes. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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The communication option used to communicate between multiple S olarEdge devices or other external non-SolarEdge devices, such as electricity meters or loggers. 2. Select Server to set which communication method is used to communicate between d evices and the SolarEdge monitoring portal. Refer to f or a full description of these communication options. NOTE The Server menu shows only the communication options installed in the inverter. The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options in the Communication menu. For detailed information about all the configuration options, refer to the Communication Options Application Note, available on the SolarEdge website at http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/solaredge-communication_options_application_ note_v2_250_and_above.pdf. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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L C D T i m e < 3 0 > T L M T i m e < 1 5 > Temperature: Select Celsius or Fahrenheit units. LCD On Time <30>: The number of seconds that the LCD backlight is ON after pressing the LCD light button. Set a value within the range of 10-120 seconds. TLM On Time <15>: The number of minutes that the LCD backlight is ON while viewing the Telemetry window. Set a value within the range of 1-120 minutes. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
H a r d w a r e I D s Versions: Displays inverter firmware versions: ID: The inverter ID. DSP 1/2: The DSP digital control board firmware version CPU: The communication board firmware version NOTE Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge Support. Error Log: Displays the last five errors. Warning Log: Displays the last five warnings. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
T e m p 5 0 . 0 W W W W W W 2 8 . 2 Vac [V]: The AC output voltage. Vdc [V]: The DC input voltage. Pac [W]: The AC output power. Fac [Hz]: The AC output frequency. OPs_Ok: Number of optimizers sending telemetries (indicating that they are paired) Temp [C or F]: The inverter heat sink temperature SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
V d c _ I [ V ] : 3 8 . 3 I _ i n [ A ] : 7 . 8 T e m p [ C ] : 2 8 . 0 Module: Power optimizer serial number Energy: power optimizer energy SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
< x x x x x x x > S i g : 5 < E r r o r m e s s a g e > Server: The method of communication to the SolarEdge monitoring portal. Should display Cell. Status: Displays OK if the inverter established a successful physical connection to the modem. S_OK: The last communication to the SolarEdge monitoring portal was successful (appears if the inverter is connected to the portal). If S_OK is not displayed, refer to Status Screens - Operational Mode on page 41. MNO: The mobile network operator name Sig: The signal strength, received from the modem. A value between 0-5, (0 = no signal, 5 = excellent signal). Error message per communication connection status failure. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
S: SolarEdge slave M: SolarEdge master P2P: ZigBee point-to-point MPM: ZigBee multipoint master (for the SolarEdge ZigBee home gateway or for load management by the inverter) MPS: ZigBee multipoint slave (for a ZigBee router module) For electricity meters, r efer to the application note - Connecting an Electricity Meter ...
PWR CTRL: The power control status: REMOTE - Communication with the RRCR or smart energy manager is confirmed/validated. LOCAL - The power is controlled locally (e.g. by a fixed limit), or this inverter limits the PV power production to its relative portion of the feed-in power limit, as a result of disconnected communication with the smart energy manager. If this status appears, check the communication to the smart energy manager or the communication to the meter. PWR Limit: The inverter maximum output power set by one of the power limiting options: RRCR Smart energy manager (Feed-in limitation) P(f) P(U) Q(U) Cos Phi: The ratio between active to reactive power Power Prod: The power produced by the inverter For more information, refer to the Power Control Application Note, available on the SolarEdge website at http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/application_note_power_ control_configuration.pdf. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
4.5 - 7 mm, with cut Ethernet (CAT5/6) 2 - 4 mm, with cut ZigBee, CDMA or GSM antenna cable 2 (M12x1.5) 4 -8 mm ZigBee, CDMA or GSM antenna cable Figure 20: Communication Glands SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
4. Open the inverter cover’s six Allen screws and carefully pull the cover horizontally before lowering it. CAUTION! When removing the cover, make sure not to damage internal components. SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal. Lors du retrait du couvercle, assurez-vous de ne pas endommager les composants internes.
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Le cote interne du gland contient une rondelle qui doit être utilisée pour une bonne étancheïté. 3. Remove the plastic seal from the large opening that has a cut in the rubber fitting . 4. Remove the rubber fitting from the gland and insert the CAT5/6 cable through the gland and through the gland opening in the inverter . 5. Insert the cable through the opening in the Safety Switch towards the communication board. 6. Push the cable into the cut opening of the rubber fitting. Figure 23: Communication glands and rubber fitting CAT5/6 standard cables have eight wires (four twisted pairs), as shown in the diagram below. Wire colors may differ from one cable to another. You can use either wiring standard, as long as both sides of the cable have the same pin-out and color-coding. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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b. Remove the cable’s external insulation using a crimping tool or cable cutter and expose eight wires. c. Insert the eight wires into an RJ45 connector, as described in Figure 24 d. Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector. e. Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 port on the communication board. Figure 25: The RJ45 Ethernet connection 1 The inverter connection does not support RX/TX polarity change. Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the switch capabilities. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
TCP Port: 22222 (for incoming and outgoing data) 11. Verify the connection, as described in Verifying the Connection on page 54. Creating an RS485 Bus Connection The RS485 option enables creating a bus of connected inverters, consisting of up to 31 slave inverters and 1 master inverter. Using this option, inverters are connected to each other in a bus (chain), via their RS485 connectors. The first and last inverters in the chain must be terminated. RS485 wiring specifications: Cable type: Min. 3-wire shielded twisted pair (a 4-wire cable may be used) Wire cross-section area: 0.2- 1 mm²/ 24-18 AWG (a CAT5 cable may be used) Maximum nodes: 32 Maximum distance between first and last devices: 1 km /3300 ft. NOTE If using a cable longer than 10 m / 33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage surges by lightning, it is recommend to use external surge protection devices. For details refer to: http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_protection.pdf. I f grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires, there is no need for a lightning protection device. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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Creating an RS485 Bus Connection NOTE If a revenue grade meter is connected to your inverter, it uses the RS485 port and therefore an RS485 Expansion Kit is required (available form SolarEdge; Refer to http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/RS485_expansion_kit_installation_guide.pdf). The following sections describe how to physically connect the RS485 bus and how to configure the bus. To connect the RS485 communication bus: 1. ...
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Figure 29: RS485 termination switch NOTE Only the first and last SolarEdge devices in the chain should be terminated. The other inverters in the chain should have the termination switch OFF (down position). To connect to the monitoring portal: 1. ...
Additional Connection Options Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection This communication option enables using a ZigBee connection to connect one or several devices to the SolarEdge monitoring portal. The ZigBee device is provided with a user manual, which should be reviewed prior to connection. It is available on the SolarEdge website at http://www.solaredge.us/groups/us/products/communication ( under ZigBee). Creating a Cellular Connection This communication option enables using a cellular CDMA connection for connecting the device to the SolarEdge monitoring portal. The cellular kit can be purchased separately and assembled during system installation. The kit is provided with a user manual, which should be reviewed prior to connection. It is available on the SolarEdge website at http://www.solaredge.us/groups/us/products/communication (under Cellular). Verifying the Connection After connecting and configuring a communication option, perform the following steps to check that the connection to the monitoring server has been successfully established. 1. Close the inverter cover: Attach the inverter cover and secure it by tightening the screws with a torque of 9.0 N*m/ 6.6 lb.*ft. For proper sealing, first tighten the corner screws and then the two central screws. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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0 0 0 / 0 0 0 < S _ O K > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - O F F S_OK: Indicates that the connection to the SolarEdge monitoring portal is successful. If S_OK is not displayed, refer to Troubleshooting Communication on the next page. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
If internet G Server Ping Failed access is unavailable, contact your IT admin or your internet provider. Ping or connection to SolarEdge server failed.. Check the SolarEdge server address, under LAN Conf submenu: Server x Ping Failed Address: prod.solaredge.com...
E r r o r C o d e 3 x D 2 < L i n e 1 > < L i n e 2 > firmware version 3.18xx and before).e XXX: The error number (CPU #XX#: A code indicating the source of error and the error information (CPU firmware version 3.19xx and later).r Line 1-2: Error description The error numbers/ codes may differ depending on the inverter type (single phase or three phase) as described in the table below. Make sure to have this information at hand when contacting S olarEdge Support for advanced troubleshooting. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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OFF/ON to Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON to initiate 3x6A Reconnect production. 18xA9 RCD Sensor Error. Contact SolarEdge support. 166-168, 170 18xA6-A8 , 18xAA HW error Contact SolarEdge support. Over voltage in DC input of the inverter. Check the 18xAB strings' voltage.
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57, 59, 60 18x39/3B/3C I-ACDC L1/L2/L3 AC overcurrent. Contact SolarEdge support. 18x3D I-RCD STEP Ground Current – RCD. Contact SolarEdge support. 18x3E I-RCD MAX AC frequency too high (Line 1/2/3) Verify that the inverter is set to the correct country.
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RCD Test Contact SolarEdge support. 18x9E Controller 3 Err Contact SolarEdge support. Tz Over current 18xA3-5 Contact SolarEdge support. 1/2/3 Tz Over voltage Verify that the inverter is set to the correct 166-168 18xA6-8 SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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Check the AC connection to the inverter Check with the grid operator if a large surge 178-180 18xB2-4 Vf1/2/3 surge source or irregular load exists near the site. If the grid does not have problems contact SolarEdge support. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Problem Possible cause and troubleshooting Power optimizers are shaded. If you connected the inverter to the SolarEdge monitoring portal, retry pairing Pairing failed remotely (during sunlight).Make sure to leave the inverter ON/OFF switch ON and that S_OK appears on the LCD..
Appendix B: Mechanical Specifications Appendix B: Mechanical Specifications The following figure provides dimensions of the mounting brackets for the HD-Wave inverters. Dimensions in mm [in]. Figure 30: HD-Wave inverter dimensions SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
E r r o r C o d e 1 8 x C A r c F a u l t D e t e c t e d Perform manual restart to resume system operation: Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch to OFF and then to ON. The inverter performs an arc detection self-test and starts normal operation. If the test fails, contact SolarEdge support. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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E r r o r C o d e 1 8 x 8 D A F C I s e l f - t e s t f a i l e d The inverter transmits an error message to the monitoring portal, and continuously repeats the arc detection self-test until it is successful. If the problem persists, contact SolarEdge support. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
LCD, attendez cinq minutes pour que les condensateurs d'entrée de l'onduleur soient déchargés. 3. Turn OFF the Safety Switch. 4. Open the Safety Switch cover: Release the four Allen screws and remove the cover. 5. Open the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 48. 6. Disconnect the DC and AC cables from the Safety Switch. 7. Disconnect the wires connected between the inverter and the Safety Switch: Antenna cable from the communication board DC and AC wires in the Safety Switch Grounding cable 8. Disconnect the Safety Switch from the inverter by opening the two clips securing the Safety Switch to the inverter: Carefully place a screwdriver between the clip and the enclosure and pull the clip. Figure 31: Disconnecting the Safety Switch from the inverter SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
Si vous ne pouvez pas voir l'écran de l'onduleur ou si un dysfonctionnement est indiqué sur l'écran LCD, attendez cinq minutes pour que les condensateurs d'entrée de l'onduleur soient déchargés. 3. Turn OFF the Safety Switch. 4. Open the Safety Switch cover: Release the four Allen screws and remove the cover. 5. Open the inverter cover as described in Removing the Inverter Cover on page 48. 6. Disconnect the DC and AC cables from the Safety Switch. SolarEdge-HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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7. Disconnect the wires connected between the inverter and the Safety Switch: Antenna cable from the communication board DC and AC wires in the Safety Switch Grounding cable 8. Disconnect the Safety Switch from the inverter by opening the two clips securing the Safety Switch to the inverter: Carefully place a screwdriver between the clip and the enclosure and pull the clip. Figure 33: Disconnecting the Safety Switch from the inverter 9. Detach the Safety Switch from the i nverter. 10. Place the new Safety Switch and secure it to the inverter using the clips. 11. Insert the wires from the inverter into the openings in the Safety Switch. 12. Reconnect the cables: Follow the instructions of Installing the Inverter on page 18. 13. Close the inverter cover. 14. Perform the commissioning steps as described in Commissioning the Installation on page 26. SolarEdge HD-Wave Inverter Installation Guide MAN-01-00306-1.0...
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