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Zeversolar Zeverlution 3680 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Notes on this document ..................1 1.1 Validity .................... 1 1.2 Target group .................. 1 1.3 Symbols used in this document............. 2 2 Safety ......................... 3 2.1 Intended use ................... 3 2.2 Safety standards ................3 2.3 Important safety information ............
  • Page 3 5.4.2 Grid connection..................19 5.4.3 Grounding connection ................22 5.4.4 Residual current protection ..............23 5.4.5 Overvoltage category ................24 5.4.6 Rating of AC circuit breaker ..............24 5.5 DC connection ................25 5.5.1 Requirements for the DC connection ........... 25 5.5.2 Assembling the DC connectors ............
  • Page 4 9.2 Display messages ................50 9.3 Language and safety regulation settings ........52 9.3.1 Language setting ..................52 9.3.2 Safety regulation setting ............... 53 10 Technical Data ....................54 10.1 DC input data................54 10.2 AC output data ................55 10.3 General data ................56 10.4 Safety regulations ..............57 10.5 Efficiency ..................59 10.6 Power reduction .................61...

  • Page 6: Notes On This Document

    1 Notes on this document 1.1 Validity This document describes the mounting, installation, commissioning and maintenance of the following solar inverters: Zeverlution 3680 • Zeverlution 4000 • Zeverlution 5000 • Observe all documentation that accompanies the inverter. Keep them in a convenient place and available at all times.

  • Page 7: Symbols Used In This Document

    1.3 Symbols used in this document The following safety precautions and general informationare used in this document. DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Safety

    Zeverlution also complies with the requirements for safety and EMC in Australia and NewZealand markets. The inverter is labeled with the CE mark and RCM mark. For more information about certificates in other countries and regions, please visit website(http:// www.zeversolar.com). Installation and Operating Instructions V04...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    2.3 Important safety information • All work on the inverter must only be carried out by qualified personnel who have read and fully understood all safety information contained in this document. • Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this device. Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DCvoltage which is present in theDC conductors and the live components of the inverter.
  • Page 10 Risk of injury due to electric shock and fire caused by high leakage current • The inverter must be reliably grounded in order to protect property and personal safety. Risk of injury due to hot heat sink • The heat sink may get hot during operation. Do not touch! Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of electromagnetic radiation •...
  • Page 11 Damage to the seal of the cover in sub-zero conditions •If you open the cover in sub-zero condition,the sealing of the cover can be damaged. This can lead moisture entering the inverter. • Do not open the inverter at ambient temperatures lower than -5℃. •...

  • Page 12: Symbols On The Type Label

    2.4 Symbols on the type label Icon Explanation Risk of danger, warning and caution Safety information important for human safety.Failure to observe the safetyinformation in this document mayresult in injury or death. Danger to life due to electric shock The product operates at high voltages. Prior to performing any workon the product, disconnect the product from all voltage sources.

  • Page 13: Basic Safety Protection

    2.5 Basic safety protection We provide the following safety protection: 1) Overvoltage, undervoltage protection 2) Overfrequency, underfrequency protection 3) Overtemperature monitoring 4) Residual current monitoring 5) Isolationmonitoring 6) Anti-islanding protection 7) DC feed-in monitoring Installation and Operating Instructions V04...

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    3 Unpacking 3.1 Scope of delivery Object Description Quantity Inverter Wall bracket Mounting accessory kit: Wall anchors and hexagon bolts (2× ) M5× 12 pan head screw (2× ) *M5× 14 pan head screw (1× ) *Ground washer (2× ) Positive and negativeDC plug connector WiFi antenna 1 (optional)

  • Page 15: Mounting

    4 Mounting 4.1 Ambient conditions Be sure the inverter is mountedout of the reach of children. Mount the inverter in areas where it cannot be touched inadvertently. Ensure good access to the inverter for installation and possible service. Ambient temperature should be below 40° C to ensure optimal operation. Observe the recommended clearances to walls, other inverters, or objects as follows to ensure sufficient heat dissipation.
  • Page 16 Ensure optimum operation and extend service life by avoiding exposingtheinverterto direct sunlight, rainand snow. The mounting method, location and surface must be suitable for the inverter's weight and dimensions. If mounted in a residential area, we recommendmounting the inverter on a solid support surface.Drywallandsimilarmaterialsare not recommended due to audible vibrationsduring operation which could be perceived as annoying.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Mounting Location

    4.2 Selecting the mounting location Danger to life due to fire or explosion • Do not mount the inverter in areas whereflammablematerialsarestored. • Do not mount the inverter in areas where there is a risk of explosion. Never mount the inverter tilted forward. Never mount the inverter tilted sideways.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Inverter With The Wall Bracket

    4.3 Mounting the inverter with the wall bracket Risk of injury when lifting the inverter, or if it is dropped The inverter weighs approximately 11kg. There is risk of injury if the inverter is lifted incorrectly or dropped while being transported or when attaching it to or removing it from the wall bracket.
  • Page 19 Hold the inverter using the housing side edges and attach it onto the wall bracket tilted slightly downwards. 4. Check both sides of the heatsink to ensure that it is securely in place. 5. Pushthe inverter inwards as far as possible and attach it to both sides of the wall bracket using the M5 screws(screwdriver type: T25,torque: 2.2Nm).

  • Page 20: Electrical Connection

    5 Electrical connection 5.1 Safetyduring Electrical Connection Danger to life due to high voltages of the PV array When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in theDC conductors and the live components of the inverter. Touching the DC conductors or the livecomponents can lead tolethal electric shocks.

  • Page 21: System Layout Ofunits Without Integrated Dc Switch

    Risk of injury due to electric shock The external protective grounding conductor is connected to the inverter’s protective grounding terminal through the AC screw terminal block. Make sure the groundingconnection is reliable. • When connecting,connect the AC connection first to ensure the inverter grounding reliably and then connect the DC inputs.

  • Page 22: Overview Of The Connection Area

    5.3 Overview of the connection area Object Description DC-switch (optional): switch on or off forPV-load DC input: plug-in connector to connect the PV string COM: connect the monitoring device with communication cable ANT (optional): antenna, transmit and receive WiFi signal AC output: connect the grid Earthing terminal: connect a second protective earthing conductor Installation and Operating Instructions V04...

  • Page 23: Ac Connection

    5.4 AC connection Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter • Before performing the electrical connection, ensure that the AC circuitbreaker is switched off and cannot be reactivated. 5.4.1 Conditions for the AC connection Cable Requirements The grid connection is established using three conductors (L, N, and PE). We recommend the following requirementsforACcable.

  • Page 24: Grid Connection

    The maximum cable lengthrelative to the conductor cross-section as follows: Conductor Maximum cable length cross-section Zeverlution3680 Zeverlution4000 Zeverlution5000 4 mm² 25 m 6 mm² 40 m The required conductor cross-section depends on the inverter rating, ambient temperature, routing method, cable type, cable losses, applicablelocalinstallation requirements, etc.
  • Page 25 Procedure: 1. Switch off the ACcircuitbreaker and secure it against reconnection. loosen the screws of the cover During loosening the screws of the cover, it is not necessary to take off the screws and conical spring washers, which can remain on the cover and will not fall off.
  • Page 26 6. Bend the AC cable according to the path. Insert the conductors to the screw terminal block and tighten them ( screwdriver type: blade 1× 5.5 acc. to DIN5264, torque: 1.2Nm). •Insert the protective conductor (green-yellow) into the screw terminal with the grounding sign and tighten the screw.

  • Page 27: Grounding Connection

    5.4.3 Grounding connection In case of operation on a Delta-IT Grid type, in order to ensure safety compliance in accordance with IEC 62109, the following step should be taken: The second protective earth/ground conductor, with a diameter of at least 10 and be made from copper , should be connected to the designated earth point on the inverter.

  • Page 28: Residual Current Protection

    5.4.4 Residual current protection The inverter is equipped with an all-pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit(RCMU) with an integrated differential current sensor which fulfills the requirementsof DIN VDE 0100-712 (IEC60364-7-712:2002).Therefore an external residual current device (RCD) is not required. If an external RCD needs to be installed because of local regulations, a RCDtype A or type B can be installed as an additional safety measure.

  • Page 29: Overvoltage Category

    5.4.5 Overvoltage category The inverter can be deployed in grids of installation category III or lower, as defined under IEC 60664-1. This means that it can be permanently connected at the grid-connection point in a building. In installations involving long outdoor cable routing, additional overvoltage-reducing measures must be taken so that the overvoltage category is reduced from IV to III.

  • Page 30: Dc Connection

    5.5 DC connection Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter • Before connecting the PV array, ensure that the DC switch is switched off and that it cannot be reactivated. • Do not disconnect the DC connectors under load. 5.5.1 Requirements for the DC connection Use of Y adapters for parallel connection of PV strings The Y adapters must not be used to interrupt the DC circuit.

  • Page 31: Assembling The Dc Connectors

    5.5.2 Assembling the DC connectors Danger to life due to high voltages on DC conductors When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the DC conductors. Touching the DC conductors can lead to lethal electric shocks.
  • Page 32 Route the stripped cable all the way into the DC connector. Ensure that the stripped cable and the DC connector have the same polarity. Press the clamping bracket down until it audibly snaps into place. Ensure that the cable is correctly positioned: Result Measure If the stranded wires are visible in the...

  • Page 33: Disassembling The Dc Connectors

    5.5.3 Disassembling the DC connectors Danger to life due to high voltages on DC conductors When exposed to sunlight, the PV array generates dangerous DC voltage which is present in the DC conductors. Touching the DC conductors can lead to lethal electric shocks.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Pv Array

    5.5.4 Connecting the PV array Damage to the inverter due to overvoltage If the voltage of the strings exceeds the max. DC input voltage of the inverter, it can be destroyed due to overvoltage. All warranty claims become void. • Do not connect strings with an open-circuit voltage greater than the maximum DC input voltage of the inverter.

  • Page 35: Communication

    6 Communication 6.1 System monitoring via RS485 This inverter is equipped with RJ45 interfaces for multipoint communication. One ZeverCom/ZeverManager connects inverters via an RS485 bus. The overall length of the network cable should not exceed 1,000 m. The monitoring system layout for inverters is as follows.
  • Page 36 The pin assignment of the RJ45 socket is as follows: Pin1------- TX_RS485A Pin2-------TX_RS485B Pin3-------RX_RS485A Pin4-------GND Pin5-------GND Pin6-------RX_RS485B Pin7-------+7V Pin8-------+7V Cable requirement : - Shielding wire - CAT-5E or higher - UV-resistant for outdoor use - RS485 cable maximum length 1000m Connect the network cable: The inverter can be destroyed by wrong communication wiring •...
  • Page 37 1. Loosen the screws of the cover using a screwdriver (T25) and remove the cover. (see Section 5 "Electrical Connection "). 2. Unscrew the swivel nut of the M25 cable gland, remove the filler-plug from the cable gland and keep it well. If there is only one communication cable, please keep a filler-plug in the remaining hole of the sealing ring against water ingress.

  • Page 38: System Monitoring Via Ethernet

    6.2 System monitoring via Ethernet User can monitor the inverter through the integrated ComBox with Ethernet module (optional), The connection diagram between the inverter and internet with network cable is shown as follows. Internet ZeverCloud Internet Inverter_1 Inverter_2 Inverter_n With ComBox With ComBox With ComBox The inverter has integrated ComBox (with Ethernet module),...
  • Page 39 Possible reason of communication failure due to DHCP • The router needs to support DHCP services if the ComBox use the DHCP function. The inverter obtains an IP address from the router via DHCP automatically and shows it on the display. The time it takes to connect to the network depends on the network communication conditions.

  • Page 40: System Monitoring Via Wifi

    Open your mobile device or laptop’s WLAN page. The new access point called ZEVERSOLAR -XXXX is displayed. Note: "XXXX" stands for the last four digits in the Registry ID (Figure A). Connect to the access point using your mobile device or laptop, the password is ‘zeversolar’.
  • Page 41 SSID and WiFi password accordingly (default password is ‘zeversolar’). To ensure highest security of your system, please change the default password ‚zeversolar‘ and keep the new password confidential. If you do not change to a secure password, you expose your system to a risk of unauthorized access by persons who know the default password and are within the reach of the WiFi network.

  • Page 42: Inverter Demand Response Modes (Dred)

    6.4 Inverter demand response modes (DRED) DRMS application description • Only applicable to AS/NZS4777.2:2015. • DRM0, DRM5, DRM6, DRM7, DRM8 are available. The inverter shall detect and initiate a response to all supported demand response commands ,demand response modes are described as follows: Mode Requirement DRM 0...
  • Page 43 Damage to the inverter due to moisture and dust penetration • If the cable gland are not mounted properly, the inverter can be destroyed due to moisture and dust penetration. All the warranty claim will be invalid. • Make surethe cable gland has beentightened firmly. 1.

  • Page 44: Active Power Control With Smart Meter & Combox

    6.5 Active power control with smart meter & ComBox The inverter can control activepower output via connecting smart meter and ComBox integrated in Zeversolar’sinverter,following is the system connection mode. Smart meter(model: SDM120,SDM220,SDM230-Modbus) connecting method and baud rate setting method, please refer to smart meter user manual.

  • Page 45: Communication With Third-Party Devices

    3. Connect the conductors to the supplied smart meter connector in accordance with the symbol‛A“ and ‛B“. Whendoing so, ensure the conductors are plugged completely into the terminal up to the insulation. 4. Plug the assembled smart meter connector into the pin connector. 5.

  • Page 46: Commissioning

    7 Commissioning Risk of injury due to incorrect installation We strongly recommend carrying out preliminary checks before commissioning to avoid possible damage to the device caused by incorrect installation. 7.1 Electrical checks Carry out the main electrical checks as follows: ①...

  • Page 47: Mechanical Checks

    Danger to life due to the presence of AC voltage • Only touch the insulation of the AC cables. • Wear personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves. ⑥Check the grid voltage: check that the grid voltage at the connection point of the inverter complies within the permitted range.

  • Page 48: Start-Up

    7.3 Start-up After finishing the electrical and mechanical checks, switch on the DC switch, then check various settings in the display and make changes if necessary. Ensure the correct safety setting has been selected for the region, then switch on the AC circuit breaker.

  • Page 49: Disconnecting The Inverter From Voltage Sources

    8 Disconnecting the inverter from voltage sources Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this section. Always adhere strictly to the prescribed sequence. Destruction of the measuring device due to overvoltage •...
  • Page 50 Damage to the inverter due to electrostatic discharge •Touching electronic components can cause damage to or destroy the inverter through electrostatic discharge. • Ground yourself before touching any component. Use a suitable measuring device to check that no voltage is present at the AC screw terminal blocks between L and N and L and PE.

  • Page 51: Operation

    9 Operation The information provided this chapter covers the LED indicators, control button, display messages, and the language and safety regulation settings. 9.1 Overview of the control panel The inverter is equipped with a text display, three LED indicators and one control button.

  • Page 52: Display

    9.1.1 Display The display consists of 16 characters× 2 lines. The bottom line shows the current output (Pac = xxxx.xW). The top line shows the current state by default, it will switch to different runninginformation by pressing the control button. Line 1 Runninginformation E-today...
  • Page 53 For how to create a new plant in ZeverCloud, please visit website (www.zevercloud.com) and follow the procedureas described in the relative manual (ZeverCloud User Manual). The item ‛IP Addr“ on the top linewill show the relative IP addressonlywhen user monitor the inverterwiththe Ethernet moduleorWiFi module which is integrated inside the inverter, otherwisethe item ‛IP Addr“...

  • Page 54: Control Button

    9.1.2 Control button The inverter has a control button which is necessary to switch between the various displays for measured values and device information, to enter next entry and to lock the expected item. The display menus wrap around, which means that when you arrive at the last item, the first itemwill be displayed when you press the control button again.

  • Page 55: Installation And Operating Instructions V04

    9.2 Display messages Along with the various operating states, various messages may be shown on the display, as follows. State Error Description Causes code Initial PV voltage is between minimum DC Waiting input voltage and the start-up DC input voltage of the inverter. The inverter is checking the feed-in Initializat- conditions after the initial PV voltage...
  • Page 56 Available be caused by no utility, grid disconnected, AC cables damaged, fuse broken or island mode. Residual The residual current exceeds the current fault permitted upper limit. The voltage of the PV strings exceeds Overvoltage the permitted upper limit. The PV array’s insulation resistance to ground is below the permitted value, or ISO Fault the electrical insulation inside the...

  • Page 57: Language And Safety Regulation Settings

    9.3 Language and safety regulation settings Before setting, switch on the DC switch, and ensure that the AC circuit breaker is switched off and cannot be reactivated, while the inverter should be reliably grounded. 9.3.1 Language setting The inverter provides two languages: English and German. Keep pressing the button for approx.

  • Page 58: Safety Regulation Setting

    9.3.2 Safety regulation setting You can choose desired safety regulation according to the local requirements, procedure as follows. Step 1: Press the button (see section 9.1.1)once per second until the type name of the inverter appears. Error Code: 35 ZL × × × × Pac= 0.0W Pac= 0.0W Step 2:...

  • Page 59: Technical Data

    10 Technical Data 10.1 DC input data Type Zeverlution 3680 Zeverlution 4000 Zeverlution 5000 Max. PV array power 4780Wp 5720Wp 6500Wp （STC） Max.DC power (@cosφ=1) 3900W 4650W 5300W Max. input voltage 600V MPP voltage range 100V-520V Rated input voltage 360V Min.

  • Page 60: Ac Output Data

    10.2 AC output data Type Zeverlution3680 Zeverlution 4000 Zeverlution 5000 Rated active power 3680W 4000W 5000W Max. apparent AC power 3680VA 4400VA 5000VA Nominal AC voltage / range 220V,230V,240V / 180V-280V AC power frequency / range 50, 60 / ± 5Hz Max.

  • Page 61: General Data

    10.3 General data Zeverlution Zeverlution Zeverlution Type 3680 4000 5000 communication: ● / ○ / ○ RS485 / Ethernet / WiFi 16 x 2 characters Display Earth Fault Alarm cloud based, audible and visible(AU) Zero power output Via connecting smart meter(AU) 341 x395x172 mm Dimensions (W x H x D) 11kg...

  • Page 62: Safety Regulations

    10.4 Safety regulations Zeverlution Zeverlution Zeverlution Type 3680 4000 5000 DC switch ○ PV ISO ● Grid monitoring ● DC reverse polarity ● protection AC overcurrent protection ● Residual current ● monitoring(GFCI) Protection class Ⅰ (according to IEC 62103) Overvoltage category Ⅱ(DC), Ⅲ(AC) (according to IEC 60664-1) Internal overvoltage...
  • Page 63 Information for choosing the safetystandard VDE-AR-N 4105 If a central network and system protection device is used for power generationsystems, the value of the rise-in-voltage protection U > of 1.1Un presented in theintegrated network and system protection can be changed, but a password is required.

  • Page 64: Efficiency

    10.5 Efficiency The operating efficiency is shown for the three input voltages (V mppmax dc,r ) graphically. In all cases the efficiency refers to the standardized power mppmin output (P ). (According to EN 50524 (VDE 0126-13): 2008-10, cl. 4.5.3). ac,r Notes: Values are based on rated grid voltage, cos(phi) = 1and an ambient temperature of 25℃.
  • Page 65 Efficiency curve Zeverlution4000 Max. efficiency,η 97.2% Efficiency curve Zeverlution5000 Max. efficiency,η 97.2% Installation and Operating Instructions V04...

  • Page 66: Power Reduction

    10.6 Power reduction In order to ensure inverter operation under safe conditions ,the device may automatically decrease power output. Power reduction depends on many operating parameters including ambient temperature and input voltage, grid voltage, grid frequency and power available from the PV modules.
  • Page 67 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 Vpv=250 1500 Vpv=360 1000 Vpv=480 25 35 40 41 42 43 44 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 Ambient temperture（℃） Power reduction with increased ambient temperature (Zeverlution4000) 6000 5000 4000 3000 Vpv=250 2000 Vpv=360...

  • Page 68: Tools And Torque

    10.7 Tools and torque Tools and torque required for installation and electrical connections: Tools, model Object Torque Screws for the cover Screw for second protective grounding Torque screwdriver, connection 2.5Nm Screws for tighteningthe inverter and wall bracket Flat-head screwdriver, Screw terminal block for AC cable 1.2Nm blade with 1×...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    11 Troubleshooting When the PV power plant does not operate normally, fault information will be shown up on the displayand the red LED will be lit at the same time. We recommend the following actions for quick troubleshooting. The corresponding causes are described in section 9.2 ‛Display messages“. Object Error code Corrective measures •...
  • Page 70 • Make sure the grounding connection of the inverter is reliable. •Make a visual inspection of all PV cables and modules. If this fault is still shown, contact the service. • Check the open-circuit voltages of the strings and make sure it is below the maximum DC input voltage of the inverter.

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    12 Maintenance Normally, the inverter needs no maintenance or calibration. Regularly inspect the inverter and the cables for visible damage. Disconnect the inverter from all power sources before cleaning. Clean thehousing, coverand display with a soft cloth. Ensure the heat sink at the rear of the inverter is not covered. 12.1 Cleaning the contacts of the DC switch Clean the contacts of the DC switch annuallytoextend itsservicelife.

  • Page 72: Dismantling The Inverter

    13 Dismantling the Inverter Below is the procedure for dismantlng the inverter out of service: ①Disconnect the inverter from all voltage sources (see Section 8). ②Remove the AC cable from the inverter. ③If a network cable is connected, remove the cable from theinverter. ④If other cables (e.g.

  • Page 73: Disposing The Inverter

    SMA New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. confirms herewith that the inverters described in this document are in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the abovementioned directives. The entire EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.zeversolar.com. Installation and Operating Instructions V04...

  • Page 74: Warranty

    If these conditions are not met, Zeversolar has the right to refuse to provide with the relevant warranty service.

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