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  • Page 1 SolarMax TS-SV 330TS-SV / 360TS-SV Installation manual...
  • Page 2 SolarMax Produktions GmbH Zur Schönhalde 10 D-89352 Ellzee E-Mail: info@solarmax.com © SolarMax Produktions GmbH 2015...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Symbols used in this manual Safety Safety instructions Appropriate use Description of the station components SolarMax TS-SV inverter 3.1.1 Block diagram of the TS-SV inverter 3.1.2 External operating elements and dimensions 3.1.3 Scope of delivery TS-SV master control unit (MCU) 3.2.1...
  • Page 5 Electrical connection Guidelines for electrical installation Earthing of the station components Connecting the inverter 5.3.1 Interior view of the inverter 5.3.2 Connecting the inverters to the PV plant 5.3.3 Connecting the inverters to the medium voltage transformer 5.3.4 Connecting the inverters to the modular bus 5.3.5 Assigning addresses to the power units 5.3.6...

  • Page 6: About This Installation Manual

    1 About this installation manual Field of applicability This installation manual describes how to install and commission the inverters SM330TS-SV, SM360TS-SV (TS-SV inverters) and the control unit TS-SV Master Control Unit (MCU). Target group This installation manual is intended for the station outfitter (responsible qualified elec- trician) who is responsible for building the station and designing the project-specific components.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Only qualified electricians who have already completely read and understood this ■ ■ manual in advance may install and open SolarMax inverters and the MCU. The inverter has to be installed in an enclosed electrical plant room. ■ ■...

  • Page 8: Appropriate Use

    Appropriate use The SolarMax TS series inverters are designed exclusively to convert the direct current generated by PV modules into alternating current which conforms to the parameters of the public grid. Any other use is contrary to the purpose for which the inverters were designed.

  • Page 9: Description Of The Station Components

    PV generator’s direct current into alternating current which conforms to public grid parameters. The output of a station depends on the number of installed TS-SV inverters. One to four TS-SV inverters together with an MCU make up an inverter system that is connected to a medium-voltage transformer.

  • Page 10: Block Diagram Of The Ts-Sv Inverter

    3.1.1 Block diagram of the TS-SV inverter ModuarBus (MCU)

  • Page 11: External Operating Elements And Dimensions

    3.1.2 External operating elements and dimensions M16 threaded cylinder Opening for the (Fastening nuts for modular bus cable lift assembly) DC power switch AC power switch Type plate 1090 1200 3.1.3 Scope of delivery The scope of delivery may vary depending on the project specifications. But as a rule, along with the inverter or the MCU, the following parts are supplied: Inverters: ■...

  • Page 12: Ts-Sv Master Control Unit (Mcu)

    TS-SV master control unit (MCU) The TS-SV master control unit (MCU) is the control and operating unit for as many as four TS-SV inverters. The interfaces and contacts of the MCU enable innumerable com- munications and monitoring variants, see 5.4.6 “Interfaces and contacts of the MCU”.

  • Page 13: Configuration Variants Of The Station

    Max. apparent output [kVA] 1 110 1 480 The TS-SV inverter enables the realisation of stations in either a multi or single MPPT operating mode. NOTE The station must be designed for either the multi MPPT or for the single MPPT ■...

  • Page 14: Multi Mppt Operation Mode

    TS-SV DC input DC input DC input For this variant, the MCU assumes the master control of the TS-SV inverter, and also acts as a joint user interface and enables the integration of the station into a MaxComm communications network.

  • Page 15: Single Mppt Operation Mode

    DC input DC input For this variant, the MCU acts as a master MPP tracker control unit for all the TS-SV inverters, and also acts as a joint user interface and enables the integration of the station into a MaxComm communications network.

  • Page 16: Additional Station Components

    Additional station components The following station components are not supplied by SolarMax Produktions GmbH: DC fuse box ■ ■ Autonomous power supply transformer (transformer for the station‘s own power ■ ■ supply) Medium voltage transformer and 400 V low-voltage installation ■...

  • Page 17: Medium-Voltage Transformer

    Determining the size The dimensioning of the medium-voltage transformer depends on the number of TS-SV inverters used. Dimension the medium-voltage transformer in such a way that its no- load losses remain as low as possible. The following reference values are applicable to a maximum ambient temperature of 40 °C.

  • Page 18: Medium-Voltage Switchgear

    1 000 kVA medium-voltage transformer Primary voltage (MV) 20 kV (depending on project and site) Insulation level 24 kV Primary (MV) tapping ±2.5 % and ±5 % Secondary voltage (LV) SM330TS-SV: 0.28 kV SM360TS-SV: 0.32 kV Standard IEC60076 Vector group Dd (no start point, phase is irrelevant) Short circuit voltage UK 4 %…6 %...

  • Page 19: Installation

    4 Installation Transport & storage of the inverter DANGER The inverter is a heavy device which, if not handled properly, can tip over during ■ ■ transport and cause serious personal injuries. The inverter must be transported upright. ■ ■ 4.1.1 Means of transport Forklift trucks The inverter has openings in its base to allow it to be transported by a forklift truck.

  • Page 20: Storage Conditions

    4.1.2 Storage conditions Store the inverter in a dry, enclosed space. CAUTION Possible damage to the device! Never store the inverter outdoors. Not even for a short time. Site selection and operating conditions of the inverter 4.2.1 Specifications and instructions for site selection Choosing a suitable location for the inverter is decisive for its operating safety as well as its expected service life and efficiency.

  • Page 21: Operating Conditions At The Site

    To ensure that the inverter is accessible for possible repair work the front side must ■ ■ be at least 1 m away from the nearest object (wall, other inverters, etc.). Do not install the inverter on a raised surface, platforms or consoles. Where the inverter and the medium-voltage transformer are installed in separate ■...

  • Page 22: Cooling System Of The Inverter

    The construction and setup of the inverters in a station must meet the requirements of the IEC 62271 202 industrial standard. The TS-SV inverters are generally built into a concrete station. The conception of the station depends on the country-specific standards and regulations for the construction...

  • Page 23: Heating

    Example of a station with three TS-SV inverters: Legend: Clearance as set by country-specific regulations 1 metre SolarMax TS-SV inverter AC distribution DC fuse box Medium voltage transformer Own power supply transformer Medium voltage switchgear 4.3.1 Heating The inverters are tested to operate at temperatures to -20 °C. Remember to check the minimum operating temperatures of the other components and, if necessary, to install a heating unit.

  • Page 24: Lightning Protection

    Lightning protection The requirements for appropriate lightning protection for a PV power plant depend on many different factors (plant size, how the cables are run, the modules used, the sur- roundings, etc.). A project-specific protection concept must be developed by a qualified person. Montage 4.5.1 Inverters The inverters can be fastened to the floor with M12 screws.

  • Page 25: Electrical Connection

    5 Electrical connection Guidelines for electrical installation DANGER Only qualified electricians may install and start-up the TS-SV inverter and the ■ ■ MCU. The local regulations and guidelines for the installation of electrical devices must ■ ■ be followed. All the feed lines to the inverter and the MCU must be appropriate for the expected ■...

  • Page 26: Connecting The Inverter

    Connecting the inverter 5.3.1 Interior view of the inverter Open the inverter by loosening the four or three captive M5 screws of the left and right front cover. DANGER Make sure that all the DC and AC feed lines to the inverter are dead before you start the installation work.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Inverters To The Pv Plant

    Legend: Power unit PU1 DC power switch Q4 Power unit PU2 DC power switch Q5 Power unit PU3 DC power switch Q6 AC power switch Q1 DC connections AC power switch Q2 Fuse holder (DC connection for MCU) AC power switch Q3 Shutdown contact 1 AC connections Fans...
  • Page 28 Connection conditions for the single MPPT operating mode Minimum conductor cross section: 95 mm ■ ■ All the DC inputs of the inverters in use must be connected in parallel. ■ ■ The DC bus bars for connecting the inverters in parallel must be dimensioned for the ■...
  • Page 29 Principle wiring diagram for single MPPT operating mode: ■ ■ TS-SV DC input 1 DC input 2 DC input n AC output 160 A /1000VDC NH fuses DC input 1 DC input 2 TS-SV DC input n DC bus bars...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Inverters To The Medium Voltage Transformer

    DC connections PU 1 PU 2 PU 3 5.3.3 Connecting the inverter to the medium voltage transformer Connecting conditions 3 x 95 mm per Phase (2 x 185 mm² per phase are also admissible). ■ ■ The inverter is not fitted with potential separation. This is provided by the medium- ■...
  • Page 31 The inverter is fitted with a configurable DC insulation monitor (Vsym monitor, see ■ ■ TS-SV operating manual). Procedure DANGER Make sure that all the DC and AC feed lines to the inverter are dead before you start the installation work.

  • Page 32: Connecting The Inverters To The Modular Bus

    AC connections L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 L1 L2 L3 5.3.4 Connecting the inverters to the modular bus Each power unit must be connected to a ModularBus. The power units in the inverter are already connected to each other ex factory. You only must implement the ModularBus connections amongst the inverters.

  • Page 33: Assigning Addresses To The Power Units

    PU 2 notieren PU 3 PU n (max 12) TS-SV MCU zur TS-SV MCU Staubschutz Abschlussstecker Kon gurationstecker 5.3.5 Assigning addresses to the power units An unambiguous address must be assigned to each power unit with the help of the con- figuration plug.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Shutdown Contact 1 (Optional)

    Inverter-No. Adress Rotary switch position 3. Record the address set in front on the power unit. 4. Reconnect the configuration plugs. 5. Record the inverter number outside on the type plate. Configuration plug 5.3.6 Connecting the shutdown contact 1 (optional) Position of the shutdown contact 1 (SD1-SD4) in the inverter: see 5.3.1 “Interior view”.
  • Page 35 Maximum cable length: 240 m (total length of break contact to the last inverter) ■ ■ If you want to lock several inverters (as many as 8) with a single break contact, wire the shutdown contacts 1 as shown in the following diagram: TS-SV #1 TS-SV #2 TS-SV #8 …...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Mcu

    Connecting the MCU This section describes how to connect the MCU inside the station correctly. DANGER Make sure that all the DC and AC feed lines are dead before you start the installation work. 5.4.1 Interior view of the MCU M CU10 0 M CU M od e S231...

  • Page 37: Connecting The Dc Feed Line To The Mcu

    5.4.2 Connecting the DC feed line to the MCU The connection to the DC voltage of the PV generator ensures uninterrupted operation of the MCU in the case of a failure of the AC mains. In addition, the connection permits measuring the DC voltage by the MCU.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Mcu To The Modular Bus

    MCU, for a MaxConnect alarm input as well as contacts for connecting the potential equalization set (PAS) are integrated. NOTE Additional information on the use of various interfaces and functions of the MCU can be found in the operating manual of the TS-SV inverter.
  • Page 39 The MCU status can be recorded with the potential-free relay contacts NO and COM. How the status signalling contact works can be selected in the “Settings” menu (see the operating manual of the TS-SV inverter). The list of events that trigger the status signalling contact can be found in the operating manual of the TS-SV inverter.
  • Page 40 Interface for the connection of the potential equalization set (PAS). Use the cable supplied with the potential equalization set. NOTE The potential equalization set (PES) may only be used for stations configured for single MPPT operation. Contact the SolarMax Service Center, if you want to connect the potential equalization set.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Mcu

    You can integrate the MCU with these RJ45 sockets into a MaxComm communi- cations network to use the extensive monitoring and remote control options offered by SolarMax Produktions GmbH. You can learn more about the advantages of the MaxComm communications platform in the operating manual of the TS-SV inverter.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Other Station Components

    Connecting the other station components The correct electrical installation of the following components is in the hands of the sta- tion outfitter. SolarMax Produktions GmbH instructions in this regard are limited: AC circuit breaker To protect the inverter and to permit its complete AC-side disconnection, an AC power switch must be connected to the AC connection of the inverter.

  • Page 43: Application Examples For Single-Mppt Operation

    This section shows two examples of applications using three SM330TS-SV inverters and a TS-SV-MCU in each case. Both stations are designed for single-MPPT operation. In the example in subsection 5.7.1 three DC bus bars are used. One DC bus bar for every central inverter.

  • Page 44: Dc Fuse Unit With Several Dc Bus Bars

    5.7.1 DC fuse unit with several DC bus bars RS485 MaxConnect ModularBus DC fuse unit SM330TS-SV 5 x 160 A 250 A X631 250 A 2 x 6 A MaxConnect 16 plus 95 mm 95 mm 95 mm 160 A 160 A RS485 95 mm...

  • Page 46: Dc Fuse Unit With Common Dc Bus Bar

    5.7.2 DC Fuse unit with common DC bus bar RS485 MaxConnect ModularBus DC fuse unit SM330TS-SV 5 x 160 A 250 A X631 250 A 2 x 6 A MaxConnect 16 plus 95 mm 95 mm 95 mm 160 A 160 A RS485 95 mm...

  • Page 48: Commissioning

    Keep the filled-out check lists for service requests. 6.1.1 Identification and characteristics Plant name Street, postal code, town Plant output Date of first startup TS-SV Master Control Unit: S/N: TS-SV inverter #1 S/N: TS-SV inverter #2 S/N: TS-SV inverter #3...

  • Page 49: Inverters

    6.1.3 Inverters NOK Check The inverter is clean and there is no visible mechanical damage. ❑ ❑ There are no tools or other foreign objects in the inverter. ❑ ❑ NOK Check The inverter is firmly screwed down (for transportable stations). ❑...

  • Page 50: Dc Wiring For Single Mppt Operation

    6.1.7 DC wiring for single MPPT operation NOK Check The inputs of the power units are outside of the inverter wired in parallel with the DC ❑ ❑ busbars. The DC feed lines between the DC busbars and the inputs of the inverter have been fused. ❑...

  • Page 51: Commissioning (Initial Setup)

    If the inverter is being commissioned the initial setup will start automatically. This pro- cedure must only be carried out once as part of the commissioning process. Information about operating the display is contained in the operating manual of the TS-SV inverter. 1. Switching on the inverter Switch on the MCU and the inverters as described in the operating manual of the TS-SV inverter.
  • Page 52 A wrong selection can lead to problems when operating the inverter and result in the license to operate being revoked by the local grid operator. An overview of the available country settings are contained in the operation manual of the TS-SV inverter.

  • Page 53: Technical Data

    7 Technical data SM330TS-SV SM360TS-SV Input values MPP voltage range 450 V…800 V 510 V…800 V Maximum DC voltage 900 V 900 V Maximum DC current 720 A 720 A Number of MPP-Trackers 1 (Single MPPT operation) or 3 (Multi MPPT operation) Isc PV 1 410 A (Single MPPT operation) / 3 x 470 A Multi MPPT operation...
  • Page 54 3) up to 1 000 ms with activated FRT function (Fault-Ride-Through) 4) in Single MPPT operation with active partial load optimisation (see operating manual parameter configuration with MaxTalk 2 Pro) 5) the complete conformity declaration can be found on our website at www.solarmax.com...

  • Page 55: Efficiency Curve

    TS-SV Master Control Unit (MCU) AC voltage supply Maximum input voltage 230 VAC Maximum input current 1.05 A Start-up current 100 A Start-up current duration 30 ms Frequency 50…60 Hz DC voltage supply Maximum input voltage 900 VDC Weight & dimensions...
  • Page 56 Efficiency curve Multi MPPT - SM330TS-SV 100 % 98 % 96 % 94 % 92 % η 450 V 90 % η 550 V 88 % 86 % 84 % 82 % 80 % 10 % 20 % 30 % 40 % 50 % 60 %...

  • Page 57: Temperature-Dependent Output Reduction

    Temperature-dependent output reduction The inverter can feed 100 % of its rated output for an unlimited time up to an ambient temperature of 45 °C. In the temperature range from 45 °C to 50 °C yield losses have to be expected, at 50 °C the inverter can still feed in 90 % of its rated output for an unlimited time.

  • Page 58: Individual Country Settings

    MaxTalk 2 Pro can be used by authorized and trained personnel to individually adjust the operating parameters. MaxTalk 2 Pro: professional version of MaxTalk for the con- figuration of inverters. The required "SolarMax TS-SV series parameter configuration using MaxTalk 2 Pro" operating manual can be downloaded from our website at www.
  • Page 59 Parameter Unit Germany Spain Italy France Great Britain - MC f max 50.1 - MC f min 49.9 - MC time - Reduction %/Hz - Re-increase %/min Q mode On/Off - K factor S max SM330TS-SV Pac max SM330TS-SV Iac max SM330TS-SV Parameter Unit China...

  • Page 60: Sm360Ts-Sv

    Parameter Unit China Other Other 60 Hz - MC time - Reduction %/Hz - Re-increase %/min Q mode On/Off - K factor S max SM330TS-SV Pac max SM330TS-SV Iac max SM330TS-SV 7.3.2 SM360TS-SV Parameter Unit Germany Spain Italy France Great Britain Vac min 1 281.6 t Vac min 1...
  • Page 61 Parameter Unit Germany Spain Italy France Great Britain - MC time - Reduction %/Hz - Re-increase %/min Q mode On/Off - K factor S max SM360TS-SV Pac max SM360TS-SV Iac max SM360TS-SV Parameter Unit China Other Other 60 Hz Vac min 1 281.6 281.6 t Vac min 1...

  • Page 62: Warranty

    SolarMax Productions GmbH (herafter SOLARMAX) guarantees the correct function and absence of defects of your SolarMax tools for a particular, device -specific duration of guarantee. This duration of guarantee can be prolonged by an extension of guarantee according to these Terms of Guarantee.
  • Page 63 The services of the Basic Guarantee are only provided free of charge in countries released by SOLARMAX at the time of installation. Please clarify this with your dealer. You will find a current list of these countries in the appendix or on our homepage. On request we are happy to send you this list.
  • Page 64 Not covered by the guarantee are wear parts, especially fuses and overvoltage protection 5. Assertion of Guarantee For the assertion of the guarantee the SOLARMAX hotline must be contacted by phone or in written form and their instructions must be followed carefully.
  • Page 65 In order to purchase a Guarantee Extension, it is necessary to fully complete and hand in a Gua- rantee Extension form. The Guarantee Extension is completed with a written confirmation by SOLARMAX, the receipt of the Guarantee Certificate and the payment by the customer.
  • Page 66 SolarMax Service Center Please refer to our website for contact details: www.solarmax.com www.solarmaxservice.com Hotline: + 49 3733 507840 + 41 315281165 + 34 93 2203859 + 33 820 420 684 + 44 20 38080346 + 39 0418520076 + 49 3733 50784 99 hotline@solarmax.com...

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