MIL-Solar Eclipse 3000-II User Manual

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Eclipse series Solar Inverter
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Applicable Models
This manual covers the following MIL-Solar inverter base models:
Eclipse 3000-II Eclipse 4000-II
Eclipse 4600-II
Eclipse 4950-II
Eclipse 5000-II
Including optional MyPower and Export Limited models.
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  • Page 1 Eclipse series Solar Inverter User Manual Applicable Models This manual covers the following MIL-Solar inverter base models: Eclipse 3000-II Eclipse 4000-II Eclipse 4600-II Eclipse 4950-II Eclipse 5000-II Including optional MyPower and Export Limited models. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Updates to this manual MIL-Solar reserves the right to revise this document and to make changes to the content from time to time without obligation to give prior notification of any such changes.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance ..........................22 General routine ............................... 22 Build up from nesting Insects ......................... 22 Warranty ............................23 Warranty Terms - overview ..........................23 Documentation ............................... 23 Addendum ............................. 24 Browser compatibility ............................. 24 MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Regulatory statement. The Inverter is classified as protective class I. Inverter specifications Detailed technical information and specifications for the Eclipse inverter models are detailed in the datasheet: “ECLIPSE 3000 / 3600 / 4200 / 5000 Solar Inverter specification sheet” MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 5: Overview Of Eclipse Features

    Serial Number Your MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverter has been given a unique serial number at time of manufacture. This serial number is required for registering your equipment for electrical installation and for any warranty or service claims.
  • Page 6: Web Browser Display

    Example Inverter web browser display on a WiFi connected device. The Inverter display will operate with the latest versions of most common browsers. Refer the Addendum at the end of this manual for summary list of compatible browsers and devices. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 7: Interpreting The Status Indicators (Leds)

    It continually reports the status of the communications independently of the other Status indicators. BLUE Communications Status No communications SLOW WiFi connected to network BLUE - Communications MEDIUM FAST Data currently being transferred Networked WiFi status ‘Local’ WiFi mode Constant MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 8: Installing The Eclipse Inverter

    If the Eclipse inverter’s WiFi connection is to be used continually for network access then consideration must be given to any metal structures near or around the inverter which can affect the WiFi signal. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 9: General Inverter Settings

    Choosing your own name can make it easy to identify. • Automatic uploading of data to PVOutput is to be enabled. The PVOutput site uses the Inverter name for identification of your system. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 10: Inverter Operation

    Once connected to the grid, the status display of the Inverter will revert to the normal running condition. Status GREEN Status. Time Exporting 00:00 Constant. Inverter Solar Generating Normal operation Solar available PV Panel Local 0012456 WiFi network MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 11: Low Or No Solar Power Input

    A review of any such events can be done by analysing the event log recorded internally by the Inverter. You do not need to do anything when such status events are shown. The Eclipse Inverter will automatically return to normal operation when conditions allow it to. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 12: Networking

    ETWORKING The MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverter comes standard with WiFi capability enabling them to be connected with a wide range of devices and home/office networks. This networking capability provides a more comprehensive user display including the ability to graphically display the Inverter performance as well as providing the means to recall and display historic performance details.
  • Page 13 Confirm that the Eclipse Inverter has connected to your phone or tablet. Depending on your mobile Device, this may be shown as  , or by the phrase “CONNECTED” or similar. a tick MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 14 Local WiFi connection mode will automatically time out after 5 min if the Inverter has been previously configured for a WiFi router access point. The Inverter will CONTINUOUSLY attempt to reconnect with the configured WLAN network after exiting Local WiFi mode. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 15: Wifi Connection To A Home/Office Network

    The actual IP address for the Inverter is assigned by your home network router or computer. You need to access the allocation information on the router to determine the IP address that it has given to the Inverter. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 16: Status When Network Is Connected

    If your network wireless access point router is reset or changes it’s network identification details, then the network connection may have to be set up again in the Inverter. Network setup is carried out in Local WiFi access mode. Refer page 12. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 17: Trouble Shooting

    You do not need to do anything. The Inverter will continue to monitor the mains conditions and automatically reconnect when it returns to normal. This condition is not a fault of the Inverter. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 18: No Ac Mains - Solar Power Available

    Status Display Note: The browser Status Display can not be updated by the Inverter when there is no power. It will not show current information. No Power supply. Check Isolator switches and/or circuit breaker. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 19: Initialisation Disruption - No Ac Mains

    If such a fault indication continues to persist, including when the AC power is turned OFF/ON, then there may be an issue with your solar system installation or the Inverter itself. Contact your installation company for a service technician to inspect. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 20: Alarms

    DO NOT OPERATE THE INVERTER An earth leakage fault can not be reset or cleared by the user. Contact your Installation company or a qualified electrical service person to check the PV panels and wiring. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 21: Pv Panel Wiring Or Isolation Fault

    DO NOT OPERATE THE INVERTER A PV Panel earth leakage fault can not be reset or cleared by the user. Contact your Installation company or a qualified electrical service person to check the PV panels and wiring. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    AINTENANCE General routine The MIL-Solar Eclipse inverter is designed to require very little maintenance. It is recommended to routinely:  Check that nothing has been placed on the top surface of the Inverter.  Check that nothing has changed in the installation surrounds that could potentially impact ventilation to the Inverter.
  • Page 23: Warranty

    The MIL-Solar warranty covers repair or replacement of parts or full replacement of the inverter during the warranty period. MIL-Solar, will at its sole discretion elect to carry out repairs at the installed site or remove the inverter for repair off site or exchange the installed inverter for the same or similar model.
  • Page 24: Addendum

    6 or later Desktop Safari OS X Safari 6 or later Internet Explorer Windows IE 9 or later Android Browser Android Android 4.1 or later For more details and for latest updates, please refer www.MSS.solar/Inverterbrowsers MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation manual V2_2 Page...

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