CanadianSolar CSI Series Installation And Operation Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. CanadianSolar Manuals
  4. Inverter
  5. CSI SERIES
  6. Installation and operation manual

CanadianSolar CSI Series Installation And Operation Manual

Grid-tied pv inverter
Hide thumbs Also See for CSI Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: Operation & Installation Manual
Enlarged version
CANADIAN SOLAR INC.
Global Headquarters:
545 Speedvale Avenue, West Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E6, Canada
Tel: +1 519 837 1881
Sales Inquiries Email:
sales.ca@canadiansolar.com
Technical Inquiries Email:
service.ca@canadiansolar.com
CANADIAN SOLAR (USA) , INC.
North America Headquarters:
3000 Oak Road, Ste 400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: +1 888 998 7739
Sales Inquiries Email:
sales.us@canadiansolar.com
Technical Inquiries Email:
service.ca@canadiansolar.com
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH
Landsberger Strasse 94, 80339 Munich, Germany
Tel.: +49 89 5199689 0
service.emea@canadiansolar.com
E-mail:
This manual is subject to change without prior notification. Copyright is
reserved. Duplication of any part of this issue is prohibited without written
permission.
CSI SERIES GRID-TIED PV Inverter
CSI-4KTL1P-GI-FL & CSI-5KTL1P-GI-FL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
VERSION 1.1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for CanadianSolar CSI Series

Summary of Contents for CanadianSolar CSI Series

  • Page 1 CSI SERIES GRID-TIED PV Inverter CSI-4KTL1P-GI-FL & CSI-5KTL1P-GI-FL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Global Headquarters: VERSION 1.1 545 Speedvale Avenue, West Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E6, Canada Tel: +1 519 837 1881 Sales Inquiries Email: sales.ca@canadiansolar.com Technical Inquiries Email: service.ca@canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents ……………………………………………… 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Description ………………………………… 1.2 Packaging ………………………………………… ……………………………………… 2. Safety Instructions …………………………………… 2.1 Safety Symbols 2.2 General Safety Instructions ……………………… ……………………………………… 2.3 Notice For Use ……………………………………………… 3. Overview 3.1 Front Panel Display ……………………………… 3.2 LED Status Indicator Lights ………………………...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Contents 1. Introduction ……………………………………………… 6.3 Settings ……………………………………… 6.3.1 Set Time 1.1 Product Description …………………………………… 6.3.2 Set Address ……………………………………… 6.4 Advanced Info. Canadian Solar 4G single phase inverters integrate DRM and backflow power control function, that could suitable for smart grid requirement. 6.4.1 Alarm Message ………………………………...

  • Page 4: Packaging

    CAUTION: CAUTION, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK symbol indicates important safety instructions, which if not correctly followed, could result in electric shock. CSI SERIES GRID-TIED PV Inverter CSI-4KTL1P-GI-FL & CSI-5KTL1P-GI-FL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL VERSION 1.1...

  • Page 5: Notice For Use

    3. Overview 2.Safety Instructions WARNING: 3.1 Front Panel Display To reduce the risk of fire, over-current protective devices (OCPD) are required for circuits connected to the Inverter. The DC OCPD shall be installed per local requirements. All photovoltaic source and output circuit conductors shall have disconnects that comply with the NEC Article 690, Part II.

  • Page 6: Keypad

    3. Overview 4. Installation 3.3 Keypad 4.1 Select a Location for the Inverter To select a location for the inverter, the following criteria should be considered: There are four keys in the front panel of the Inverter(from left to right): Do not install in small closed spaces where air can not circulate freely.

  • Page 7: Mounting The Inverter

    4. Installation 4. Installation 4.2 Mounting the Inverter Dimensions of wall bracket: Install vertically with a maximum incline of +/- 5°.If the mounted inverter is tilted to an angle greater than the maximum noted, heat dissipation can be inhibited, and may result in less than expected output power.

  • Page 8: Electrical Connections

    4. Installation 4. Installation 4.3 Electrical Connections 2.Make sure the bracket is horizontal and the mounting holes (in Figure 4.4 ) 4.3.1 Connect PV side of inverter are marked correctly. Drill the holes into the wall or pillar at your marks. 3.
  • Page 9 4. Installation 4. Installation iii) Crimp the contact pin to the wire using a proper wire crimper. Please use approved DC cable for PV system. Cross section Cable type Recommended Range value Industry generic PV cable 4.0~6.0 4.0（12AWG） （model:PV1-F） （12~10AWG） Crimping plier Table 4.1 DC cable Figure 4.10 Crimp the contact pin to the wire...

  • Page 10: Connect Grid Side Of Inverter

    4. Installation 4. Installation 4.3.2 Connect grid side of inverter For all AC connections, 2.5- 6mm 105 ℃ cable is required to be used. Please make sure The steps to assemble the AC grid terminal connectors are listed as follows: the resistance of cable is lower than 1 ohm.

  • Page 11: External Ground Connection

    4. Installation 4. Installation 4.3.4 Max. over current protection device (OCPD) d) Connect the AC grid terminal connector to the inverter. Small click will confirm To protect the inverter's AC grid connection conductors, Canadian Solar recommends installing breakers that will protect against overcurrent. The following table defines OCPD connection.

  • Page 12: Electrical Connection Diagram

    4. Installation 4. Installation 4.3.6 Electrical connection diagram Communication Refer to figure 4.21, which is a simple guidance for installing a solar system with PV inverter. A DC isolator is required to be installed in the system between PV panels with inverter. 5 6 7 8 DDSD1352 220V~10(60)A...

  • Page 13: Logic Interface Connection (Only For Uk)

    4. Installation 5. Start & Stop 4.3.9 Logic interface connection (Only for UK) 5.1 Start the Inverter Logic interface is required by G98 and G99 standard that can be operated by a simple switch To start up the Inverter, it is important that the following steps are strictly followed: or contactor.

  • Page 14: Operation

    6. Operation 6. Operation During normal operation, the display alternately shows the power and the operation status with each screen lasting for 10 seconds (see Figure 6.1). Screens can also be Display Description Duration scrolled manually by pressing the UP and DOWN keys. Press the ENTER key to access to the Main Menu.

  • Page 15: Lock Screen

    6. Operation 6. Operation 6.2.1 Lock screen YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC> Set Address: 01 Pressing the ESC key returns to the Main Menu. Pressing the ENTER key locks (Figure 6.2(a)) or unlocks (Figure 6.2 (b)) the screen. Figure 6.4 Set Address Press the UP/DOWN keys to set the address. Press the ENTER key to save the settings. Press the ESC key to cancel the change and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 16: Running Message

    6. Operation 6. Operation 6.4.2 Running Message Press DOWN key to move the cursor, press UP key to change the digit. Press Enter after the month/year is fixed. This function is for maintaince person to get running message such as internal temperature, 2015-02: 0510kWh 2015: 0017513kWh Standard NO.

  • Page 17: Clear Energy

    6. Operation 6. Operation NOTE: 6.5.1 Selecting Standard This inverter inclding two level protections for voltage and frequency This function is used to select the grid's reference standard (see Figure 6.16). under user-def mode; please set the same value both level one and level two if the gird only have one level requriement, eg.

  • Page 18: Power Control

    6. Operation 6. Operation 6.5.5 Power Control 6.5.8.1 Enable logic interface settings Active and reactive power can be set through power setting button. When select G98 or G99 standard to use the logic interface function, please follow below There are 5 item for this sub menu: settings to enable the DRM.
  • Page 19 6. Operation 6. Operation 6.5.11.1 Model Select 6.5.11.1.4.1 CT Sampling Ratio There are 4 settings in this menu as below: This function is used for change CT Sampling Ratio if customer select different CT. 1.OFF 2.Meter in Load 3.Meter in Grid 4.Current sensor The default radio is 3000:1.

  • Page 20: Restart Hmi

    6. Operation 6. Operation ON: When CT is disconnected, the inverter will stop generate power and LCD show "Fail Safe" Inverter OFF: When CT is disconnected, the inverter will be limited to the power at the time CT is CT Input L N disconnected.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    8. Trouble Shooting 7. Maintenance 7.Maintenance Alarm Message Failure description Solution 1.Check PV input connections Canadian Solar Single Phase 4G Inverter does not require any regular maintenance. Inverter no power 2.Check DC input voltage No power However,cleaning the dust on heat-sink will help the inverter to dissipate the heat and on LCD (single phase >120V, three phase >350V) 3.Check if PV+/- is reversed...
  • Page 22 8. Trouble Shooting Model CSI-4KTL1P-GI-FL Alarm Message Failure description Solution Max. DC input power (Watts) 4600 ILeak-PRO 1.Check AC and DC connection Leakage current protection Max. DC input voltage (Volts) 01/02/03/04 2.Check inverter inside cable connection. Rated DC voltage (Volts) Relay check fail RelayChk-FAIL 1.Restart inverter or contact installer.
  • Page 23 Model CSI-5KTL1P-GI-FL Max. DC input power (Watts) 5800 Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 90...520 Max. input current (Amps) 11+11 Max short circuit input current (Amps) 17.2+17.2 MPPT number/Max input strings number Rated output power (Watts) 5000 Max.
  • Page 24 AC grid voltages are within 5% tolerance to what was tested. Record V in Notes Grounding cable Ensure ground cable is firmly attached to grounding lug. [ ] Good [ ] Poor www.canadiansolar.com Please return completed form to inverter.register@canadiansolar.com .44. .45.

  • Page 25: Installation And Commissioning Checklist

    AC grid, to ensure that they are within the acceptable limits. At the same time, the green LED will lash and the LCD displays the information of INITIALIZING. www.canadiansolar.com Please return completed form to inverter.register@canadiansolar.com .46. .47.
  • Page 26 [ ] Reboot successful Testing inverter reboots and shuts down automatically. [ ] Not rebooting Installation and commissioning is complete if [ ] Good Completion no abnormality. [ ] Issues detected www.canadiansolar.com Please return completed form to inverter.register@canadiansolar.com .48. .49.
  • Page 27 Number of series connected modules in PV strings: Number of PV strings in parallel per MPPT: Total System size (DC Watts): *Specify de-rated power and add nameplate power in parenthesis GENERAL COMMENTS / OBSERVATIONS: www.canadiansolar.com Please return completed form to inverter.register@canadiansolar.com .50. .51.
  • Page 28 Warning: This checklist is not a replacement for the user manual. Please read the user manual prior to inverter site selection and installation. Inverter serial numbers: INSTALLER´S NAME COMPANY INSTALLER´S SIGNATURE DATE www.canadiansolar.com Please return completed form to inverter.register@canadiansolar.com .52. .53.

This manual is also suitable for:

Csi-4ktl1p-gi-flCsi-5ktl1p-gi-fl

Table of Contents