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SolarMax 360TS-SV Compact Station Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 SolarMax TS-SV 330TS-SV Compact Station 360TS-SV Compact Station 660TS-SV Compact Station 720TS-SV Compact Station Instruction 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

    Contents Notes on the present instruction manual Scope............5 Target groups .
  • Page 5 SolarMax Service Center ........
  • Page 6 8.2.2 Warnings..........55 8.2.3 Failures .

  • Page 7: Notes On The Present Instruction Manual

    Notes on the present instruction manual Scope This instruction manual is applicable to the following TS-SV compact stations: Type Item No. TS-SV Compact Station with SM330TS-SV inverters: SM660TS-SV Compact Station (master station / multi-tracking) 1000 5383 SM660TS-SV Compact Station (slave station / multi-tracking) 1000 5384 SM330TS-SV Compact Station (slave station / multi-tracking) 1000 5496...

  • Page 8: Storage Of The Documents

    The plant operator must ensure that this instruction manual is available to the relevant persons at all times. If this original document is lost, an up-to-date version of this inst- ruction manual can be downloaded from our website at any time (www.solarmax.com). Symbols used The following safety instructions and general information are used within this instruction manual.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    PV modules into alternating current which conforms to the parameters of the public grid. Any other use is contrary to the design purpose. SolarMax Produktions GmbH accepts no liability for damage resulting from using the unit for any other purpose. Any modifications to the Compact Station carried out by the plant operator or fitter without prior release or approval by SolarMax Produktions GmbH are not permitted.
  • Page 10 Symbol Description Switch position "On" Protective conductor connection Direct current Alternating current Mains phase In this area it is not permitted to lift the Compact Station with a forklift truck. This could damage the Compact Station. In this area, lifting with a forklift truck is not permitted. Lifting point for crane or other suitable lifting device Maximum installation depth of Compact Station max.

  • Page 11: Description

    Description Identification The Compact Station can be identified on the basis of the information provided on the type plate (see Section 3.4). Safety installations Overvoltage protection The DC inputs of the inverters are fitted with overvoltage protection type 2. We recom- mend an additional type 1 lightning protector for the PV generator (available as an option for single-tracking compact stations).

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    Dimensions Vorderansicht linke Seitenansicht Draufsicht Schnitt A-A...

  • Page 13: Connection Area Compact Station

    Connection area Compact Station All cables to the Compact Station are installed on this side. On master stations this is where the Master Control Unit (MCU) and fuse box can be accessed. Single-tracking Compact Station (master stations) Description Self-supply transformer (available as an option) Fuse box MCU (Master Control Unit) AC connection...
  • Page 14 Multi-tracking Compact Station (master stations) Description Self-supply transformer (available as an option) Fuse box MCU (Master Control Unit) AC connection 2 x ground terminals System cable pass-through elements for DC and AC connection System cable pass-through elements for communication and external voltage supply Cable duct for communication cable...

  • Page 15: Operating Elements At The Mcu

    Operating elements at the MCU The TS-SV Master Control Unit (MCU) is the central control and operating unit (master stations only). The interfaces and terminals at the MCU allow many communications and monitoring options, see Section 14. In addition, the MCU has a mounting rail for the installation of the MaxWeb xp/NX data logger and the potential equalization set (PAS).

  • Page 16: Access Area To The Inverters

    Access area to the inverters The panels at the back and sides of the Compact Station are removable and provide access to the inverters. Description Upper side panel: removable / weight: 26 kg / fixing: 6 x M8 hexagon socket screws Lower side panel with air inlet grille: removable / weight: 42 kg / fixing: 4 x M8 hexagon socket screws 2 panels at back / fixing: 8 x M8 hexagon socket screws each...

  • Page 17: Operating Elements And Connections At The Inverter

    Operating elements and connections at the inverter The following illustration shows the operating elements and connections at the inverter. During normal operation the inverters run automatically. Description AC circuit breaker Inverter type plate DC connection (only used with multi-tracking compact stations) DC circuit breaker "Shut-down 1"...

  • Page 18: Numbering Of Inverters And Power Units

    Numbering of inverters and power units The inverters and power units in the Compact Station are numbered as shown in the following diagram. The measured values of the power units can be retrieved (see Section 6.5). PU 1 WR 2 PU 6 PU 2 PU 5...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Installation Transporting and storing the Compact Station Make sure that the ambient conditions during transportation and storage are within the specified limits (for details see Section 12). WARNING! Risk of injury! The Compact Station is a heavy device. If the Compact Station is transported in an inappropriate manner it is possible for it to fall over and cause serious injury to persons.

  • Page 20: Checking The Delivery

    The Compact Station must not be lifted with a forklift truck engaging in the area of the cable pass-through points. Checking the delivery The Compact Station is supplied including the following items: Quantity Description System cover ∅ 150 System cover ∅ 90 Protection conduit (only slave stations) Instruction manual Selecting the installation location...

  • Page 21: Installing The Compact Station

    Following installation, an area must be marked where no heavy loads can be depo- ■ ■ sited, see the hatched area in the diagram below. Installing the Compact Station A building pit should be excavated in accordance with the dimensions on the installation plan below.
  • Page 22 Installation plan - Compact Station...

  • Page 23: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Make sure that the DC and AC supply cables are de-energized. ■ ■ All cables are inserted through the watertight system cable pass-through elements. Installing cable pass-through elements Before installing the cable pass-through elements the cables have to be laid out and fixed inside and outside the Compact Station.
  • Page 24 Procedure 1. Clean the sealing surfaces with a clean cloth. 2. Insert the system cover into the bayonet opening of the sealing gland and turn the system cover until it stops. – If correctly fitted, the marks should match up. 3.

  • Page 25: Connection To Pv Generator

    11. Now let the shrink sleeve cool down for 10 ... 15 minutes. 12. Now proceed with the shrinking process on the cable. – The shrinking process is complete when the shrink sleeve makes close contact with the cover spigot, without folds, and the hotmelt adhesive comes out all round. 13.

  • Page 26: General Connection Conditions

    5.2.1 General connection conditions The following connection conditions apply to both single-tracking and multi-tracking compact stations. Maximum DC input voltage: 900 V ■ ■ For longer connection distances, use larger conductor cross-sections in order to keep ■ ■ transmission losses to a minimum. The DC inputs of the inverters include type 2 overvoltage protection.
  • Page 27 Description NH fuse circuit breaker...

  • Page 28: Removing The Panels From The Compact Station

    Description DC power bus bars Connection of inverter 1 (hard-wired) Middle terminal group Connection of inverter 2 (hard-wired) NH fuse circuit breaker for DC overvoltage protection / do not connect any DC supply conductors! 6. Do not fix a cable strain relief device on the rail below the DC terminals. 7.
  • Page 29 – If all DC supply conductors are individually fused (plus and minus poles), it is not necessary to increase the cross-section when there are three DC supply conductors. Use M8 cable lugs for the connections. ■ ■ Cable diameters that can be pulled through the cable pass-through elements: 12 ... ■...

  • Page 30: Connection To The Medium Voltage Compact Station

    Connection to the medium voltage Compact Station DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Make sure that the DC and AC supply cables are de-energized. ■ ■ 5.3.1 Connecting conditions The following connection conditions apply to both single-tracking and multi-tracking compact stations. Connection type: M12 threaded bolt (M12 cable lugs) ■...

  • Page 31: Procedure

    Setting Nominal current See "Maximum current" table in Section 5.2.1 Tripping time Set short periods for the trigger delay Selectivity Ensure selectivity with the medium voltage fuse 5.3.2 Procedure 1. Remove the contact protection over the AC terminals. 2. Pull the AC supply conductors through the cable pass-through elements as described in Section 5.1.
  • Page 32 AC connection Single-tracking compact stations (only master stations): 4 3 2 1 Multi-tracking compact stations (master and slave stations): 4 3 2 1...

  • Page 33: Grounding The Compact Station

    Description M12 cable lug Flat washer Spring washer M12 nut Connection of medium voltage transformer AC connection of inverter (hard-wired) Grounding the Compact Station The ground connection of the Compact Station is achieved using a copper ring inserted into the ground, as shown in the following diagram. WR 1 WR 2 Description...

  • Page 34: Wiring The Mcu Interfaces

    3.4) at the hollow base of the Compact Station. Tightening torque: 72 Nm Wiring the MCU interfaces The MCU has interfaces for remote monitoring, emergency shutdown and data commu- nication (only master station). MCU100 MCU Mode S231 Num of LTs S241 Description Connection of potential equalization set (X2201) Alarm contact (X501)

  • Page 35: Shutdown 2 - X511

    Connecting conditions Contacts: potential-free (make contact), not fused ■ ■ Use the mating connector supplied with the package ■ ■ max. switch voltage: 250 V / 100 V ■ ■ max. switch current: 5 A at 250 V (cosφ = 1) or 30 V ■...

  • Page 36: Potential Equalization Set Pas - X2201

    Maximum cable length: 50 m ■ ■ Note The potential equalization set (PAS) may only be used with Compact Stations for single tracking. Contact the SolarMax Service Center if you want to con- nect the potential equalization set. 5.5.6 Grid connections The MCU provides two RS485 interfaces (X621 / X821) and an Ethernet interface (X601) for data communications.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Master Station With The Slave Station

    as described in Section 5.1. 5.6.2 Connecting the master station with the slave station The communication between the master station and the slave station takes place via ModularBus. The connecting cable is installed from the back of the slave station to the front of the master station via the conduit and the M40 cable gland.

  • Page 38: Shutdown 1

    5.6.2.3 Configuring the MCU In a master / slave configuration it is necessary to configure the number of power units. Procedure Turn the "Num of LTs S241" switch (see section 5.5) to the required position: Switch position Number of power units 5.6.3 Shutdown 1...

  • Page 39: Test Contacts

    4. Fit the front covers to the inverters and side panels to the Compact Station. 5. Fit the cable pass-through elements as described in Section 5.1. 5.6.4 Test contacts The test contacts can be used to test the grid monitoring function. For further informa- tion please contact the SolarMax Service Center.

  • Page 40: Commissioning

    Commissioning Switching the Compact Station on Requirements All protective covers in the inverters are in place. ■ ■ The inverters are closed. ■ ■ All protective covers on the DC and AC terminals are in place. ■ ■ Procedure 1. Ensure that the main switch at the MCU (master station) is switched OFF. 2.

  • Page 41: Settings

    Procedure 1. Switch on the Compact Station as described in Section 6.1. The "Initial Setup" menu appears. 2. Make the following settings in the "Initial Setup" menu: – Select the display language from the "Language" menu. – Enter the current time. –...

  • Page 42: Configuring The Display Language And System Time

    Confirm parameter / increase number / highlight next number 6.3.1 Configuring the display language and system time After initial start-up, set the display language and check the system time of the inverter. In the "Settings" menu, select the following parameters and enter the desired values: Parameter Description Language...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Status Signaling Contact

    Note You will find more details about data communication in the technical informa- tion "MaxComm network". This document can be downloaded from our web- site at: www.solarmax.com/en/downloads/data-communication/maxcomm. 6.3.3 Configuring the status signaling contact The status signaling contact of the MCU is used for remote monitoring of the Compact Station.
  • Page 44 1. In the "Settings" menu, select the "Fuse failure PAS" parameter. 2. Select one of the following settings: Setting Description The fuse monitor in the potential equalization set is switched off. Only use this setting for test purposes. Warning The “Fuse failure PAS” warning message is displayed. The Compact Station continues to feed into the mains.

  • Page 45: Displaying The Configuration

    Setting Description Error The "Isolation fault DC" fault message (MaxTalk: "DC isolation error (AC)") is displayed. The Compact Station immediately disconnects from the mains. The status signaling contact of the MCU closes. Rated power output of the PV generator If you have the MaxTalk service software, you can specify the rated power output of the PV generator.
  • Page 46 Parameter Description Unit Vac 10 min max Maximum admissible average value of the mains voltage over the last 10 minutes f min 1 Minimum admissible mains frequency (first limit) t f min 1 Tripping time for minimum admissible mains frequency f max 1 Maximum admissible mains frequency (first limit) t f max 1...

  • Page 47: Displaying The Measured Values

    Note MaxTalk 2 Pro allows authorized skilled workers to individually adjust the operating parameters. The required "SolarMax TS series parameter configu- ration using MaxTalk 2 Pro" operating manual can be downloaded from our website;...
  • Page 48 Measured values system The measured values of the Compact Station are displayed in the "System" menu: Measured value Description Unit DC input voltage (only with single-tracking) DC input current (only with single-tracking) Vac (L1L2, L2L3, L3L1) Mains voltage (phase to phase) Iac (L1, L2, L3) AC input current (per phase) Active feed power...

  • Page 49: Displaying Device Data

    Displaying device data The "Information" menu displays operating data and data to identify the Compact Station. In the "Main menu", select the "Information" menu. back to main menu / scroll display Display Description Commissioning Date of initial start-up Serial no. Serial number Device type Inverter type...

  • Page 50: Operation

    Operation Graphic display The graphics display shows the system values, status information, and the inverter’s fault messages. You can use the graphics display for obtaining information on the current device status, accessing the integrated data logger, and entering various settings on the inverter.

  • Page 51: Menu Structure

    Menu structure Operation Commissioning Overview Information Con guration Main menu Measured values Settings Language System Time/ Date Power unit 1 Device adress Power unit 2 Statistics Ethernet Power unit 3 Days Month Netmask Power unit 12* Years TCP Port Total Status relais Reset Status relais delay...

  • Page 52: Overview

    Overview The overview shows the most important operating data of the inverter. The graphics display automatically switches to the "Overview" if no function button is pressed for 120 seconds. In the "Main menu", select the "Overview" menu. Display Description Date and system time Date and system time of Compact Station Fed-in maximum power [W] Today...

  • Page 53: Displaying The Daily Statistics

    7.5.1 Displaying the daily statistics The daily statistics show the statistics values of the selected day. In the "Statistics" menu, select the "Day" sub-menu. Select day / back to the Statistics menu Statistical value Description Yield Daily yield [kWh] Maximum Fed-in maximum power [W] Hours Number of operating hours in the operating status "Mains...

  • Page 54: Displaying The Total Statistics

    In the "Statistics" menu, select the "Year" sub-menu. : select year / back to the Statistics menu Statistical value Description Yield Annual yield [kWh] Maximum Fed-in maximum power [W] Hours Number of operating hours in the operating status "Mains operation" 7.5.4 Displaying the total statistics The total statistics shows the statistics values since commissioning.

  • Page 55: Operating Status

    Note The deletion process cannot be undone! Cancel / Confirm deletion Operating status The status message displayed on the graphics display describes the current operating status of the Compact Station. Each status message is one of five possible messages. The status LED shows one of different indicator colors to indicate the relevant operating status.

  • Page 56: Booting

    7.6.1 Booting Status LED: flashes green Status message Description Irradiance too low The solar irradiation or rather the available output is too low for mains operation. Startup… Before connecting to the mains network, the Compact Station will check the internal hardware and software components. Restart delay The Compact Station has disconnected from the mains and is delaying re-connection to the mains.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    The following tables describe the status messages in the event of failures, the causes of the aforementioned, and the possible measures. 8.2.1 General troubleshooting Problem Cause Measures The display remains blank The MCU or the graphics Contact the SolarMax Service display is defective. Center. 8.2.2 Warnings Status LED: flashes orange Warning Cause Measures...
  • Page 58 If day. The warning is displayed this problem occurs frequently, for the remainder of the day. contact the SolarMax Service The error counter will be reset Center. when the system is restarted in the morning.

  • Page 59: Failures

    Note: Check the setting of the functions of the Vsym monitor or Vsym AC monitor. Fuse failure PAS Fuse failure in the potential Contact the SolarMax Service equalization set (PAS) (can Center. Check the setting of only be displayed when using the fuse failure PAS function.

  • Page 60: Error

    Cause Measures Device error (+ error code) An internal error has occurred Note the displayed two-digit in one inverter. error code and contact the SolarMax Service Center. 8.2.5 Blockings Status LED: flashes red Status message Cause Measure Main switch off The main switch is in the Turn the main switch on.

  • Page 61: Error Messages During The Initialization Phase

    8.2.6 Error messages during the initialization phase Status LED: does not glow The following errors occur only during the inverters' initialization phase. Error Measure SUPPLY FAULT ADC REFERENCE ERROR Contact the SolarMax Service Center. ERROR EEPROM CONFIGURATION ERROR...

  • Page 62: Powering Down The Compact Station

    Powering down the Compact Station DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Components within the inverters are charged with a high voltage. After the inverter has been disconnected, high residual voltages remain in the inverter for approx. 5 minutes. You must de-energize the inverters of the Compact Station as described in this chapter before opening them.

  • Page 63: 10 Maintenance

    10 Maintenance 10.1 Maintenance with the inverters closed 10.1.1 Checks The following checks and maintenance can be performed with the inverter closed. Checking the operating status on the graphics display ■ ■ Check for damage caused by rain, snow, rodents etc. ■...

  • Page 64: 10.2.1 Checking The Ac/Dc Terminals In The Inverters

    10.2.1 Checking the AC/DC terminals in the inverters The position of the terminals is shown in Section 3.7. Procedure 1. Power down the Compact Station as described in Section 9. 2. Open the inverters. 3. Re-tighten the DC terminals in the inverters. –...
  • Page 65 terminal block by releasing the slotted screws. – [for power unit LT2: terminal block "LT2"], – [for power unit LT3: terminal block "LT3"]. 4. Slide all 4 slide switches downwards and secure the slide switches by tightening the slotted screws. 5.
  • Page 66 Wiring diagram for testing power unit LT1 LT 1 LT 2 LT 3 Description 4 mm sockets to control unit 4 mm sockets to the AC terminals Sliding switches AC generator V: DC voltmeter 8. Switch on the Q4 DC circuit breaker –...
  • Page 67 – The other DC circuit breakers and all AC circuit breakers in the Compact Station remain switched off. 9. Switch on the AC generator. – The external conductor voltages must correspond to the nominal mains voltage and frequency (3 x 280 V / 50 Hz).

  • Page 68: 11 Disposal

    11 Disposal Please dispose of the Compact Station at the end of its service life in compliance with the disposal regulations currently valid where it is installed. 12 Specifications SM660TS-SV SM720TS-SV Compact Station Compact Station Input values MPP voltage range 450V…800V 510V…800V Maximum DC voltage...
  • Page 69 SM660TS-SV SM720TS-SV Compact Station Compact Station Configuration Casing Steel structure, powder-coated Display (in MCU LC graphics display with backlighting and status LED Data logger (in MCU Data logger for energy yield, peak output, and operating hours for the last 31 days, 12 months and 10 years DC circuit breaker Thermomagnetic triggering, type N AC circuit breaker...

  • Page 70: Efficiency Curves

    12.1 Efficiency curves Efficiency curve of single-tracking - SM660/SM330TS-SV Compact Station η 450 V η 550 V Standardised output Pac/Pac max [%] Efficiency curve of multi-tracking - SM660/SM330TS-SV Compact Station η 450 V η 550 V Standardised output Pac/Pac max [%]...
  • Page 71 Efficiency curve of single-tracking - SM720/SM360TS-SV Compact Station η 510 V η 600 V Standardised output Pac/Pac max [%] Efficiency curve of multi-tracking - SM720/SM360TS-SV Compact Station η 510 V η 600 V Standardised output Pac/Pac max [%]...

  • Page 72: Temperature-Dependent Output Reduction

    12.2 Temperature-dependent output reduction The Compact Station can feed 100% of its rated output power for an unlimited period of time up to an ambient temperature of 40°C or 43°C (depending on the filter used in the ventilation grilles). At ambient temperatures above 40°C or 43°C it is possible that the yield of the device is reduced.

  • Page 73: 13 Individual Country Settings

    13 Individual country settings 13.1 SM660/SM330TS-SV Compact Station Parameter Unit Germany Spain Italy France Great Britain Vac min 1 246.4 t Vac min 1 2000 2000 2500 Vac max 1 305.2 t Vac max 1 1000 Vac min 2 226.8 t Vac min 2 1500 Vac max 2...
  • Page 74 Parameter Unit Germany Spain Italy France Great Britain On/Off - K factor S max Pac max Iac max 1404 1404 1404 1404 1404 Parameter Unit China Others Others 60 Hz Vac min 1 246.4 238.0 246.4 t Vac min 1 2000 2000 1500...

  • Page 75: Sm720/Sm360Ts-Sv Compact Station

    Parameter Unit China Others Others 60 Hz - Re-increase %/min Q mode On/Off - K factor S max Pac max Iac max 1404 1404 1404 1404 13.2 SM720/SM360TS-SV Compact Station Parameter Unit Germany Spain Italy France Great Britain Vac min 1 281.6 t Vac min 1 2000...
  • Page 76 Parameter Unit Germany Spain Italy France Great Britain - f MC max 50.1 - f MC min 49.9 - MC time - Reduction %/Hz - Re-increase %/min Q mode On/Off - K factor S max Pac max Iac max 1332 1332 1332 1332...
  • Page 77 Parameter Unit China Others Others 60 Hz - f start 50.2 60.2 50.2 60.2 - f stop 60.05 60.05 - f MC max - f MC min - MC time - Reduction %/Hz - Re-increase %/min Q mode On/Off - K factor S max Pac max Iac max...

  • Page 78: 14 Accessories And Options

    MaxTalk Pro Professional version of MaxTalk for the configuration of inverters MaxDesign Free software for designing the PV plant MaxMeteo For recording irradiation data and cell temperature of PV modules You can find more detailed information on our website at www.solarmax.com.

  • Page 79: 15 Warranty

    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 80 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 81 Transactions in order to solve guarantee cases carried out by the buyer without the coordination with and approval by SOLAR MAX will not be compensated. In case of neglecting this procedure SOLARMAX reserves the right to decline the delivery of of the guarantee service.
  • Page 82 9. Applicable Law, Place of Jurisdiction The Law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable, Place of Jurisdiction shall exclusively be Augsburg / Germany, as far as this is permitted by law. Appendix Country List: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechsten- stein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom (Issued 10 / 2015 –...
  • Page 83 Notes...
  • Page 84 SolarMax Service Center Please refer to our website for contact details: www.solarmax.com/en/services-warranty www.solarmaxservice.com Hotline: + 49 3733 507840 + 41 315281165 + 34 93 2203859 + 44 20 38080346 + 39 0418520076 + 33 820 420 684 + 49 3733 50784 99 hotline@solarmax.com...

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