Before you start… Thanks for purchasing Solar on-Grid Inverter. SOLAR ON-GRID INVERTER is a highly reliable product due to innovative design and perfect quality control. This manual contains important information of installation, operation and safety reminding of this unit. Be sure to read this manual carefully before enjoying this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- This manual contains important instructions for models GT Series that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the Solar On-Grid Inverter. Do not remove the covers. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to qualified service personnel.
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électrique, un câblage, à ouvrir, réparer et/ou modifier le dispositif d’inversion photovoltaïque (PV). Même si aucune tension externe n’est présente, les dispositifs d’inversion photovoltaïque sont susceptibles de contenir des pièces sous haute tension et de présenter des risques de choc électrique. La température des dissipateurs thermiques placés à...
Equipment grounding conductor symbol The earth ground symbol Intended use Solar On-Grid inverters shall be installed according to the safety regulation applied for installations to meet the following qualifications: 1. electrical installation must be carried out correctly to meet the applicable regulations and standards;...
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to carry currents nor bonded to ground. 11. The list does not contain all measures pertinent to the safe operation of the device. If special problems arise which are not described in sufficient detail for the purposes of the buyer, contact your specialized dealer or technician. Safe installation and operation 1.
staffs are authorized to carry out for repairs and maintenance of the unit. Please return the device for repair and maintenance. Réparation et entretien Cet onduleur Solar On-Grid ne contient aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur. Seuls des techniciens spécialement formés à la technologie photovoltaïque (PV) sont autorisés à...
(négatif) de chaque paire. La tension d’alimentation C.C. doit à tout moment rester inférieure à 450 V. WARNING! GFDI Fault happen Please check the GFDI LED display and OPTI-Solar solar control error status carefully before GFDI Switch turn on. AVERTISSEMENT! Dysfonctionnement GFDI Veuillez attentivement vérifier le voyant GFDI et le statut d’erreur du contrôle solaire...
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Veillez à installer les câbles d’alimentation C.C. vers les onduleurs Solar On-Grid à l’écart de tout obstacle qui risquerait de les endommager. WARNING! Hazardous voltage is still present on the device after disconnection of all PV DC inputs. Allow 3 hours for the inverter to discharge the energy completely. AVERTISSEMENT! Une tension dangereuse est toujours présente dans l’appareil même une fois toutes les entrées d’alimentation C.C.
Installation and operating instructions 1. Overview w w w. o p t i - s o l a r. c o m Front view Bottom view Display information switch LCD Display: Showing the inverter status Operation LED, Blue, Working Mode Fault LED, Red, fault status AC output breaker...
2. Installation Before starting installation please check the following items: This unit is designed for outdoor usage. But it is suggested that the unit can’t be exposed under rain or water directly and use a shelter to protect the unit would be better.
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1. Choisissez un mur ou un support solide sur lequel fixer l’onduleur. 2. Un dégagement de refroidissement par convection est nécessaire. Afin de dissiper l’énergie générée par l’onduleur, un dégagement minimum de 92 cm entre le bas de l’onduleur Solar On-Grid et la surface est requis. 3.
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l'onduleur en place. Vérifiez la bonne installation de l’onduleur. Pour cela, essayez de soulever l’onduleur par le bas; il ne devrait pas bouger. Sélectionnez l’emplacement de l’onduleur avec soin. Il est recommandé d’installer l’onduleur à une hauteur permettant à l’utilisateur une vérification aisée du statut de l’appareil;...
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Veuillez ouvrir la porte du boîtier de raccordement afin de connecter les fils d’alimentation C.A. et C.C. en suivant la norme ANSI/NFPA 70 du Code national de l’électricité.
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(4) (3) (2) (1) (3) (2) (1) AC terminal block (1) GND DC terminal block (2) N (1) PV (+) (3) L2 (2) PV (-) (4) L1 AC output GFDI (3) GND Breaker switch Connect to grid (AC utility) 1. Check the grid (utility) voltage and frequency, 208VAC \ 240VAC, 60Hz, Single phase.
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Model AWG no. φ (mm) ≥1.2 ≤16 GT 1500 ≥1.2 ≤16 GT 2000 ≥1.7 ≤14 GT 3000 ≥2.0 ≤12 GT 4000 ≥2.59 ≤10 Ground wire Connect to PV array (DC) 1. Turn off the GFDI switch. 2. Make sure the maximum PV open circuit voltage (V ) of each PV string is less than 450VDC UNDER ANY CONDITION.
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Working mode Checking 1. After setup the wiring compartment cover and turn on the GFDI switch, the message on the LCD display should be in the sequence of “INV Waiting” → “No Utility” and the RED fault LED keeps on. 2.
3. System diagram 1. The connection of whole PV system is indicated as figure. 2. PV array: Provide DC power to GT 4000 inverter. w w w. o p t i - s o l a r. c o m 3.
Display information There are 3 LED’s on Solar on-grid inverter, one is blue and the others are red. 1. Power on (Blue LED): It lights when Solar on-grid inverter is working. It will be dark when fault mode or shutdown mode. 2.
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RATING= xx KW (PV Inverter Rating) M CPU Ver xxx (Firmware version of Mater CPU ) S CPU Ver xxx (Firmware version of Slave CPU) 1). If user doesn’t press button over 5 sec., LCD will escape meter value mode then LCD shows “Working Mode”.
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GFDI Mismatch The GFDI value of Master and Slave are mismatch DC Curr Mismatch The Output DC current of Master and Slave are mismatch Message table in English Display Operating conditions Description message Normal working status PV inverter is totally shutdown, IPV Power off No display <=90V.
Grid measured data is beyond the Grid failure Grid Fault specification (voltage & frequency). 1. Grid impedance higher than the Impedance permissible value. Abnormal Grid Impedance Fault 2. Grid impedance change is higher than limit. 1. Inverter is not connected to grid No grid utility voltage No Utility 2.
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2. Optional communication slot: This slot is a very powerful extension slot now and future. Solar on-grid inverter can accept card special design for the slot only. There are 2 kinds of cards can be applied now. One is RS485 card and the other is SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) card.
Digital Multi-Meter: For checking DCV, ACV, ACF (AC frequency) and open-short circuit. Screwdriver: For removing unit form bracket and disconnect wiring This manual. Laptop computer with the installation of OPTI-Solar solar control and Firmware upgrade program. Standard RS232 cable. Oscillate Scope (Not necessary).
1. It is caused by the reading between main and redundant controllers Consistent are different. Fault 2. Disconnect PV (+) or PV (-) from the input, start the unit again. 3. If this does not work, replace another one. 1. Caused by improper operation of the circuit. Device Fault 2.
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Output data Maximum continuous ~1650W ~2200W ~3300W ~4400W output power ( 25 ºC ) Nominal output power 1500W 2000W 3000W 4000W 183V~228V@208Vac Operational voltage 211V~264V@240Vac range Operational normal 208Vac/240Vac voltage Operational frequency 59.3~60.5 for 60Hz range 59.5~60.5 for 60Hz Nominal output 60Hz frequency Maximum input short...
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General data Model GT 1500 GT 2000 GT 3000 GT 4000 Internal power <7W consumption < Minimum conversion >90% efficiency (DC/AC) Under input voltage>210V, load >20% Maximum Conversion >95.0% >95.5% >96.0% Efficiency (DC/AC) CEC Efficiency >94.5% >95.0% >95.5% GFDI threshold See ground fault current detection Maximum output fault <100A...
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Extension slot This extension slot is used to accept optional card or module for communication and other future functions. The pin assignment is same as OPTI-Solar Standard. The Customer can download the information of “Vdc ,Adc,Vac,Aac,kWac,kWHac and output frequency “ of each inverter for series of multi string inverters. The protocol will be provided together with the inverter for use of the customer system integration.
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