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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS: INV250-45US, INV250-45US PLC AND INV250-45US RS485, INV350-60US, INV350-60US PLC AND INV350-60US RS485, INV500-90US, INV500-90US PLC AND INV500-90US RS485, THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MICRO-INVERTER.
Table of Contents 1.0 About this Manual 8.0 Troubleshooting 1.1 Important Safety Information 8.1 Troubleshooting an Inoperable Micro-Inverter 16 1.2 Scope 8.2 Other Faults 1.3 Target Audience 8.3 Disconnecting a Micro-Inverter from the PV Module 2.0 Storage and Transportation 8.4 Installing a Replacement Micro-Inverter 2.1 Assembly, Installation, Operation and Maintenance 9.0 Further Information...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS: INV250-45US, INV250-45US PLC AND INV250-45US RS485, INV350-60US, INV350-60US PLC AND INV350-60US RS485, INV500-90US, INV500-90US PLC AND INV500-90US RS485, THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MICRO-INVERTER.
This manual applies to the following micro-inverters: the electricity network only after receiving prior INV250-45US approval from the electrical utility company. • INV250-45US RS485 The electrical connection to the central building • • INV250-45US PLC shall be performed only by a licensed electrician.
For warranty questions, please see our warranty 1) Details of the inverter: disclaimer or contact your retailer or installer. If your Product description, type and serial number of the device has a defect or malfunction during the warranty inverter; this information can be found on the label on period, please also contact your retailer or installer.
LED 1sec „ON“ 0.5 sec „OFF“, five pulses [mm] [mm] [mm] INV250-45US INV350-60US 4.4 Protection Concepts INV500-90US INV250-45US RS485 The following monitoring concepts and protection INV350-60US RS485 plans are included in the AEconversion scope of INV500-90US RS485 devices: INV250-45US PLC Surge / varistors to protect the power •...
4.4.1 Network and System Protection (depending on Inverter-Version). This results in the following gradient of the maximum absorbed power as According to the VDE-AR-N 4105, the last five fault a function of the input voltage from the PV module. conditions of the network and system protection as well as the set action values and times must see Graph Derating diagram P pv / I pv on pages 21-24 be readable.
4.6.2 Connections of RS485 Devices Uo (-15 ° C) <max. Input voltage 45 V and -15°C for INV250 60 V and -15°C for INV350 90 V and -15°C for INV500 The open circuit voltage of the connected PV generator must be in the allowed input voltage range, even at very low outdoor temperatures (-15°C).
5.2 Compatibility and Capacity Step 1 Measure AC at the Electrical Utility Connection Step 2 Install the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box The Micro-Inverters listed in Section 1.2 are compatible Step 3 Attach the Micro-Inverter to the PV Racking with a wide variety of modules, starting with 48-cells up Step 4 Connect the Micro-Inverters (AC-Connection) to 96 cells modules, as long as it is provided that under Step 5 Ground the System...
The installation of a circuit junction box does not the top (with label) must be facing upward • necessarily need to be installed for a PV-system with the connectors must be facing down away from • micro-inverters to work. If however, circuit junction framework boxes are installed, be sure to follow all common installation security measures and install in accordance...
If using grounding washers (e.g., WEEB) to ground the If the PV system consists of more than one inverter, the Micro-Inverter chassis to the PV module racking, choose individual inverters are connected via connecting lines: a grounding washer that is approved for the racking manufacturer.
Open AC connections at the end of an AC power circuit If you are not using grounding washers to ground the must be sealed with a protective cap. This cap must be micro-inverter chassis as described in step XY, follow ordered, see accessories overview.
lines to the Microinverter. Using this interface, several (max.32) inverters can be monitored simultaneously, over a maximum distance of about 100 meters. For this, each inverter has its own address. The address setting is performed in the service level. In combination with the PLC-Gateway, it’s possible to build up a simple monitoring Network.
6.8 Connect the PV Modules When disconnecting the cable couplings press the mounting link together by hand and disconnect the NOTE: Completely install all Micro-Inverters and all cable coupling. AC connections prior to installing the PV modules. To ensure maximum security against dangerous touch voltages, it is necessary to make sure that the DC connection cables coming from the PV generator are not in contact with the ground potential during the...
WARNING: 8.1 Troubleshooting an Inoperable Micro-Inverter Ensure that all AC and DC wiring is correct. Ensure that none of the AC and DC wires are pinched or damaged. To troubleshoot an inoperable Micro-Inverter, follow Ensure that all AC junction boxes are properly closed. the steps in the order shown: 7.1 Commissioning Verify the connection to the utility grid.
8.3 Disconnecting a Micro-Inverter from the PV Module 9.0 Further Information Please note the important safety information listed in The following sections provide further guidance to the 1.1 as well as the Assembly, Installation, Operation and inverter. Maintenance Warnings listed in 2.1. Follow local regulations for work on electrical 9.1 Disposal installations.
Technical Data for INV250-45 INV250-45 Micro-Inverter Description The AEconversion Micro-Inverter INV250-45 converts the generated energy into grid-compliant alternating current. For this, the INV250-45 is directly connected to a module. The Individual conversion allows optimal utilization of solar energy. The micro-inverter INV250-45 operates up to a maximum power of 250W with a maximum PV input voltage of 45V.
Technical Data for INV350-60 INV350-60 Micro-Inverter Description The AEconversion Micro-Inverter INV350-60 converts the generated energy into grid-compliant alternating current. For this, the INV350-60 is directly connected to a module. The Individual conversion allows optimal utilization of solar energy. The micro-inverter INV350-60 operates up to a maximum power of 350W with a maximum PV input voltage of 60V.
Technical Data for INV500-90 INV500-90 Micro-Inverter Description The AEconversion Micro-Inverter INV500-90 converts the generated energy into grid-compliant alternating current. For this, the INV500-90 is directly connected to one or two modules. The Individual conversion allows optimal utilization of solar energy. The micro-inverter INV500-90 operates up to a maximum power of 500W with a maximum PV input voltage of 90V.
Wiring Diagrams 208V NOTE: The operation at grids with neutrals which are not grounded is not allowed! NOT APPROVED 05.2014 INV250-45US / INV350-60US / INV500-90US...
Wiring Diagrams 240V NOTE: The operation at grids with neutrals which are not grounded is not allowed! NOT APPROVED INV250-45US / INV350-60US / INV500-90US 05.2014...
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