ILUMEN PIDBOX MINI Installation Manual

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ILUMEN PID SOLUTION
ILUMEN PID SOLUTION
ILUMEN PIDBOX MINI
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Ilumen PIDbox mini– Version 2.0
2.0-EN-1
INDOOR
OUTDOOR

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  • Page 1 ILUMEN PID SOLUTION ILUMEN PID SOLUTION ILUMEN PIDBOX MINI INSTALLATION MANUAL INDOOR OUTDOOR Ilumen PIDbox mini– Version 2.0 2.0-EN-1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Scope of delivery ............................... 5 Product description ..............................5 Mounting ..................................6 Mounting location requirements ......................6 Mounting the Ilumen PIDbox mini using the wall brackets ............6 Electrical connections ............................. 7 Earth connection ............................. 7 Surge protection .............................. 8 Solar array and inverter (MPPT) connections ..................
  • Page 3 Ilumen Check ................................. 16 Starting up the Ilumen PID Solution ....................16 Installation summary ............................17 Decommissioning the Ilumen PID Solution ....................19 Disassembling the PIDbox mini ......................19 Packing the PIDbox mini ........................... 19 Disposing of the PIDbox mini ......................... 19 Troubleshooting ..............................
  • Page 4: Information On This Manual

    Ilumen NFORMATION ON THIS M NFORMATION ON THIS MANUAL This manual contains instructions on how to install the Ilumen This manual contains instructions on how to install the Ilumen PIDbox mini. 1.1 V ALIDITY This manual applies to the Ilumen Ilumen PIDbox mini.
  • Page 5: Qualifications Of Skilled Persons

    RODUCT DESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION The Ilumen PIDbox mini is placed between the inverter and the solar array strings. is placed between the inverter and the solar array strings. is placed between the inverter and the solar array strings. The power of the strings goes through the PIDbox PIDbox, entering on one side “PV in”...
  • Page 6: Mounting

     Normally the PIDbox mini PIDbox mini is installed right below the inverter.  The ideal placement of the PIDbox mini of the PIDbox mini is on a flat surface. Special rubber feet Special rubber feet can be placed under the PIDbox mini PIDbox mini to prevent scratching of any surface.
  • Page 7: Electrical Connections

    ONNECTIONS When installing the Ilumen PIDbox mini PIDbox mini, the AC side of the PV plant must be switched off , the AC side of the PV plant must be switched off. Also the DC switch of the inverter must be switched off.
  • Page 8: Surge Protection

    If possible, place the surge protection between the PIDbox mini and the inverter for best results. If possible, place the surge protection between the PIDbox mini and the inverter for best results.
  • Page 9: Using Splitter Cables

    Each of the 2 channels of the PIDbox mini has a current limitation of 2 Each of the 2 channels of the PIDbox mini has a current limitation of 25A. There is only 1 input A. There is only 1 input for each 25A channel.
  • Page 10: Inverter With 2 Mppt's And String Fuses

    Ilumen 6.4.2 I ’ NVERTER WITH MPPT MPPT S AND STRING FUSES 6.4.3 I ’ NVERTER WITH MPPT MPPT S AND STRING FUSES Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v2.0 Ilumen PIDbox Mini v2.0-EN...
  • Page 11: Inverter With 1 Mppt Without String Fuses

    Always check the permissible current of each inpu Always check the permissible current of each input of the inverter. Please consult the manufacturer of the inverter. t of the inverter. Please consult the manufacturer of the inverter. Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v2.0 Ilumen PIDbox Mini v2.0-EN...
  • Page 12: Inverter With Power Optimizers

    Always check the permissible current of each input of the inverter. Please consult the manufacturer of the inverter. Always check the permissible current of each input of the inverter. Please consult the manufacturer of the inverter. Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v2.0-EN...
  • Page 13: Power Supply

    Make sure that locking nut of the DC-power plug for the outdoor version is power plug for the outdoor version is tightened for insuring a waterproof product tightened for insuring a waterproof product Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Mini v2.0 Ilumen PIDbox Mini v2.0-EN...
  • Page 14: Basic Power Supply

    You may connect the supply to the unplugged power cord. You may connect the DC side to the Ilumen PIDbox mini during installation. Don’t o the Ilumen PIDbox mini during installation. Don’t connect the AC side until commissioning...
  • Page 15: Smart Power Supply

    Screw part 2 of the new power supply tight into the free AC-channel of part 1 of the Smart Power Supply of the PIDbox Mini. In case you don’t connect any linking cables, the second AC-channel of part 1 should be closed with a cover.
  • Page 16: Commissioning

    Ilumen Attach the new power supply of the PIDbox Mini in the 'power' input of the PIDbox Mini. In case Attach the new power supply of the PIDbox Mini in the 'power' input of the PIDbox Mini. In case Attach the new power supply of the PIDbox Mini in the 'power' input of the PIDbox Mini. In case...
  • Page 17: Installation Summary

    Ilumen When the Ilumen PIDbox mini is hooked up correctly to the inverter you will see the following is hooked up correctly to the inverter you will see the following is hooked up correctly to the inverter you will see the following status LED readouts.
  • Page 18 Connect the DC power supply to the Ilumen PIDbox mini. 9) Plug the DC power supply into an outlet (LED of the Ilumen Plug the DC power supply into an outlet (LED of the Ilumen PIDbox mini PIDbox mini lights up if the...
  • Page 19: Decommissioning The Ilumen Pid Solution

    ISPOSING OF THE BOX MINI Dispose of the PIDbox mini at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal at the end of its service life in accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste currently applicable at the installation site.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    ESETTING THE BOX MINI The PIDbox mini can simply be reset by unplugging the DC-power cable. Wait 10 seconds and connect the DC-power cable back to the PIDbox mini. If resetting does not help fixing your problem, please consult chapter 10.1 of this manual.
  • Page 21: Repairing The Pidbox Mini

    Ilumen 10.4 R EPAIRING THE BOX MINI Do not try to open up the PIDbox mini by yourself. This will void the warranty. Always contact iLumen technical service if your PIDbox mini is broken. 11 C ONTACT Ilumen bvba Ambachtsstraat 19...
  • Page 22: Technical Data

    This product will function with p-type solar cells. type solar cells. If you want to apply this product to another technology, please contact iLumen If you want to apply this product to another technology, please contact iLumen Various...

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