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MIL-Solar Eclipse 5000-II Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Eclipse 5000-II Solar Inverter Installation and Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance ..........................44 General routine ............................... 44 Build up from nesting insects and vegetation ....................44 Replacement Parts ........................45 Inverter Specifications ........................46 Warranty ............................47 Warranty Terms - overview ..........................47 Documentation ............................... 47 Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    This manual provides information on how to install, commission and operate the MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverter. 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 4: Features

    PV arrays CAUTION When photovoltaic arrays are exposed to light, a d.c. voltage is supplied to the PV inputs. CAUTION PV arrays connected to Eclipse Inverters must be FLOATING – not grounded Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 5: Front View And Connections

    (All Optional) Status LED indicators The MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverter has three LED indicators for displaying information about the current state of operation. These indicators have different colours associated with their function. For further details see “Inverter Operation” on page 20 for standard operation, communications, alerts and alarms details.

  • Page 6: Installing The Eclipse Inverter

    CAUTION - Electromagnetic Radiation Do not install the Inverter in a location where people may be closer than 20 cm distance for any length of time. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 7: Mounting Location

    If the Eclipse Inverter’s WiFi connection is to be used continually by the customer, then consideration must be given to any metal structures near or around the Inverter which can affect the WiFi signal. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 8: Mounting

    CAUTION – Dissimilar metals DO NOT mount directly onto galvanised steel. WARANTY Installing the Inverter incorrectly will invalidate the warranty. Please see section “Warranty” on page 47 for terms and conditions. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...
  • Page 9 Slide slightly from side to side to ensure that it has dropped into its fully seated position. Secure the Inverter to the bracket Before undertaking any wiring or connections, the Inverter must be secured to the mounting bracket using the M5 fastener provided. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 10: Wiring

    The AC connection must comply with Section 4 of AS/NZS 4777.1. The AC wiring scheme to the Inverter must include an isolating device in compliance with this standard and be capable of safely disconnecting under conditions of the maximum ratings as specified above. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 11: Photovoltaic Input

    If two different PV circuits are to be used for the dual, independent Inverter PV inputs, then two appropriately rated Isolators are required or a combined Isolator capable of breaking both circuits independently. CAUTION PV arrays connected to the Eclipse Inverter must be FLOATING – not grounded MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 12: Fault Alarm Output

    The Eclipse Inverter will automatically send an email alarm message to the Manufacturer/Installer as the primary form of alert. (Via WiFi network connection) Alarm messages identify the unique site ID as well as the type of fault detected. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 13: Dred

     Route for data cabling from the DRED device to the Eclipse Inverter Ensure that you have the mating connector supplied for the DRED connection to the Eclipse Inverter and sufficient length of interconnecting cable. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...
  • Page 14 RJ45 SOCKET AND TERMINAL BLOCK SPECIFICATIONS Property Value Symbol Current rating > 1.5 Voltage rating (V r.m.s.) > 125 Dielectric strength > 1000 (V r.m.s. 50 Hz, 1 min) Insulation resistance (MΩ min 500 V) M Ω > 500 Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 15: Power Meter Installation (Optional)

    MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverters are provided with an optional feature that enables the Inverter to monitor the power usage of the installation. This feature shows graphical trends of power usage in real time through the Inverters UI, enabling the user to better manage their usage.
  • Page 16 ‘Set-up Menu’ 1. Press 2. Select System (SYS) option by using to move through options and to enter 3. Select correct power configuration and press to confirm selection  3-Wire (3P3)  4-Wire (3P4) Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...
  • Page 17 Data B Cable connector Inverter end Multi Pin Note: Power meter connection is only two of the seven pins in the connector. Ensure to wire up all of the required cables before closing the connector MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 18: Commissioning

    Inverter display as accessed by a web browser. LED Legend See “Eclipse LED State Matrix” on page 22 for all LED configurations Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 2 Second 1 Second 0.5 Second Constant Flash Rate Flash Rate Flash Rate Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 19: Inverter Settings

    PVOutput is a free online service allowing your Inverter to automatic upload its solar power generation data to be accessed from anywhere. To use this feature create a PVOutput account at pvoutput.org and enter details into the Inverters ‘User Setup’ tab. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 20: Inverter Operation

    60 second count down sequence before connecting, or reconnecting, to the grid. Status GREEN Status. Time Exporting 00:00 Flashes at medium rate Inverter Connecting 58 secs Solar available PV Panel Local 0012456 WiFi network Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 21: Transient Supply Events

    The Eclipse Inverter will automatically return to normal operation when conditions allow it to. LED Legend See “Eclipse LED State Matrix” on page 22 for all LED configurations Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 2 Second 1 Second 0.5 Second Constant Flash Rate Flash Rate Flash Rate MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 22: Eclipse Led State Matrix

    Fast Rate 2 Second 1 Second 0.5 Second Constant Flash Rate Flash Rate Flash Rate To perform Power Reset follow the Power OFF Routine followed by the Power On Routine described on page 18 Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...
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  • Page 24: Wifi User Interface

    NTERFACE The MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverter comes standard with WiFi capability enabling a wireless connection with a wide range of devices and home/office networks. This networking capability provides a more comprehensive user interface including the ability to graphically display the Inverter performance as well as providing the means to recall and display historic performance details.
  • Page 25 Eclipse 5000 II…..SN 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 Manual V2 Page...
  • Page 26 A mobile device returning to the WiFi connection range will be able to simply reconnect when set up to do so. Standalone WiFi mode will automatically time out after 5 min if the Inverter has been previously configured for a WiFi router access point. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 27: Connecting To A Home/Office Network

    Inverter is assigned by your home network router or computer. To find this address download ‘Fing’ (available on android and Use Fing to find your apple) using the QR code Inverter on the home network MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 28: Updating Inverter Firmware

    The device to be used to update the Inverter must have WiFi and an operating system where it is possible to download a file and store it in a directory location. E.G. Laptops, iPads, network connected PC’s, some tablets. Most mobile phones are NOT suitable. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...
  • Page 29 Select the Software Update tab. Browse Select the button. This will allow you to navigate on your device to where the software update File is located. Find the previously stored OTA File and select it. [Open] MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...
  • Page 30 Having successfully restarted, the Inverter will go through the normal brief power on initialisation routine. At this point the DC isolators can be turned back ON and the Inverter put back into normal service. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...
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  • Page 32: My Power

    OWER MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverters are provided with an optional feature that enables the Inverter to monitor the power usage of the installation. This feature shows graphical trends of power usage in real time through the Inverters UI, enabling the user to better manage their usage.
  • Page 33 House Load: 3,770 – 2,425 = 1,345 W 3 Phase Status Page Example Eclipse Status Display My Power Usage My Power Usage shows the instantaneous net power being drawn from (Importing), or supplied (Exporting) to the Grid. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 34: Configuring The Inverter For Mypower

    The pop up keypad on devices like iPhones may need to be minimised/closed to view and access to this button. Verify Having successfully configured and saved the MyPower option, the Status Page will now include an additional panel showing the current MyPower information. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 35: Export Limit Operation

    The pop up keypad on devices like iPhones may need to be minimised/closed to view and access to this button. Inverter restart The Inverter will automatically restart for the new Export Limit settings to take effect. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 36: Fault Alarm

    For details on the types of faults indicated and how they are cleared, refer RED Status Indicator to the section “Alarm events raised by the Eclipse Inverter” on page 38. Flashes at a Fast rate Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...
  • Page 37 All faults required to be indicated as per the standard can be displayed by use of the external alarm relay. This is an optional Alarm only, See section “ Fault Alarm Output” on page 12 for installation details. The external alarm can be used to turn on:  Audible Alarms  Visible Alarms MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 38: Alarm Events Raised By The Eclipse Inverter

    Alarm is cleared if appropriate. “Next Day” Alarm states can be cleared by cycling the AC isolator OFF-ON with no Solar input. Refer to section “Power On Routine” and “Power OFF Routine” on page 18. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    For some installations, this may be configured as zero. Meter communications self test Whenever the meter is powered on, it runs through a self test and sequentially displays 5 parameter setup pages. Add = 001 bd = 9600 Ensure that (Parity n) MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 40: Alerts

    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. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...
  • Page 41 Check Isolator switches and/or circuit breaker. LED Legend See “Eclipse LED State Matrix” on page 22 for all LED configurations Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 2 Second 1 Second 0.5 Second Constant Flash Rate Flash Rate Flash Rate MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...
  • Page 42 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. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 43: Alarms

    PV panels and wiring. LED Legend See “Eclipse LED State Matrix” on page 22 for all LED configurations Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 2 Second 1 Second 0.5 Second Constant Flash Rate Flash Rate Flash Rate MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Replacement Parts

    Male and Female pair of MC4 PV connectors 7 Pin data connector. Connects data connections of 6800 Data Connector DRED, Alarm and Power meter to the Inverter Connects the Inverter the Grid allowing it to export AC 6850 AC Connector power MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2 Page...

  • Page 46: Inverter Specifications

    Warranty - extended AS 4777.2 , ASNZS 3100, AS/NZS60950, (2015) Standards and approvals IEC 62109.1 & .2, AS/NZS 61000.6.3, AS/IEC 60529 Legend Included as standard feature on Eclipse model Refer sales representative for configuration options Optional Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

  • Page 47: 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 48 Designed, Manufactured and Supported in Australia Generating jobs for Australians Contact: Website: mil-solar.com.au Phone: (03) 9325 3455 Email: info@mil-solar.com.au Address: 34 Roberts St, West Footscray 3012, Victoria, Australia Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Manual V2...

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