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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LED Status Indicator Alerts ..........................43 Alarms ................................45 Maintenance ..........................47 General routine ............................... 47 Build up from nesting insects and vegetation ....................47 Replacement Parts ........................48 Inverter Specifications ........................49 Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • 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 HOT SURFACES The top plate and upper surfaces of the Inverter can become hot when operating at full power on days of high ambient temperature. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 5: Features

    When photovoltaic arrays are exposed to light, a DC voltage is supplied to the PV inputs. CAUTION Solar PV arrays connected to Eclipse Inverters must be FLOATING – not grounded. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 6: 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 23 for standard operation, communications, alerts and alarms details.

  • Page 7: 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. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 8: Mounting Location Dimension

    Mounting Location Dimension When selecting where to install your Eclipse Inverter, ensure the Inverter meets minimum clearances with respect to the selected load bearing mounting points. 512mm Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 9: Mounting

    DO NOT mount directly onto galvanised steel. WARRANTY Installing the Inverter incorrectly will invalidate the warranty. Please see Eclipse Inverter Australian Warranty on page 52 for terms and conditions. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 10 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. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 11: Wiring

    Grid supply. SELV DATA Connection - Communications Wiring (Optional) Isolators Isolator Circuit Breaker MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 12: Mains Connection

    Protective earthing of exposed metal Solar PV module frames and Solar PV Array mounting frames must be in accordance with AS/NZS 5033. Protective earthing conductor - minimum cross-sectional area The protective earthing conductor cross-sectional area must be in accordance with AS/NZS 3000. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 13: Solar Pv Input

    PV inputs in a straight line and not under strain when installed. CAUTION – Do not substitute alternate connectors! Only use the MC4 connectors provided with the Inverter. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 14: Data Connector

    User Display by WiFi Alarm - Email The Inverter will automatically send an Alarm by email to MIL-Solar or the Installer as the primary form of Alarm alert (via WiFi network connection). Alarm messages identify the Inverter as well as the type of fault detected.

  • Page 15: Dred (Optional)

     Location of the DRED device provided by the utility, likely in the site switchboard  Connection and termination details at the DRED device  Route for data cabling from the DRED device to the Eclipse Inverter MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 16 > 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 Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 17: Power Meter Installation (Optional)

    The MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverter has an optional feature that enables the Inverter to monitor the power usage of the installation. This feature shows power usage and power export/import in real time through the Inverter’s User Interface, enabling the user to better manage their power.
  • Page 18 The Inverter can be connected on any of the 3 phases. Ensure to note down the phase and update it in the Inverter User Interface, see Configuring the Inverter for MyPower on page 37 for details. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...
  • Page 19 Multiple Data Circuits The Power Meter connection uses only two of the seven pins in the connector. Ensure to wire all of the required cables before closing the connector. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 20 MIL-Solar insulator PNo 6958 provided with the Power Meter.  Fit all AC L and N conductors to the Power Meter.  Fit the MIL-Solar Insulator PNo 6958 so it covers the AC L and N terminals.  Fit the data wiring to the Power Meter.

  • Page 21: Commissioning

    See Eclipse LED Status Indicator Tables on page 25 for all LED configurations Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 1 Flash per 1 Flash per 4 Flashes per Constant 4 Seconds Second Second MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 22: Inverter Settings

    To use this feature create a PVOutput account at pvoutput.org and enter details into the Inverters ‘User Setup’ tab. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 23: Inverter Operation

    60 second count down sequence before connecting, or reconnecting, to the grid. Status Green medium flash Time Exporting 00:00 Inverter Connecting in 58 secs Solar Available PV Panel Local 0012456 WiFi network MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 24: Ac Mains Grid Abnormal Conditions

    The Grid abnormal conditions are recorded in the Inverter event log which can be accessed by the Installer or MIL-Solar and analysed for information about the Grid conditions. This information can be provided to the Grid power distribution company and they may choose to mitigate unreasonable Grid abnormal conditions.

  • Page 25: Eclipse Led Status Indicator Tables

    MCU firmware version 3.77 or earlier. LED Legend Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 1 Flash per 1 Flash per 4 Flashes per Constant 4 Seconds Second Second MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 26 MCU firmware version 3.77 or earlier. LED Legend Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 1 Flash per 1 Flash per 4 Flashes per Constant 4 Seconds Second Second Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 27: Wifi User Interface

    WiFi User Interface 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 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 28: Connecting To Inverter In Standalone Mode

    Confirm that the Eclipse Inverter has connected to your phone or tablet. Depending on your mobile Device, this may be shown as a  , or by the phrase “CONNECTED” or similar. tick Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...
  • Page 29 Inverter. A mobile device returning to the Inverter WiFi connection range will reconnect. If the Inverter has been previously configured for a home WiFi network it will automatically reconnect after 5 minutes in Standalone Mode. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Home Wifi Network

    To find this address download ‘Fing’ onto your smart phone or mobile device (available on android and apple) using the QR code. Use Fing to find your Inverter on the home network Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...
  • Page 31 Standalone Mode. Refer to Connecting to a Home WiFi Network on page 30 for instructions and repeat the process for the changed network. The Inverter will continuously attempt to reconnect with the configured home WiFi network after a disconnection. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 32: Updating Inverter Firmware

    Connect the update device to the Inverter WiFi in Standalone Mode. Using the update device browser access the Inverter Installation page using your Installation user name and password. Select the Software Update tab. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...
  • Page 33 This will allow you to navigate on your update device to where the software update file is saved. Find the new User Interface software OTA File and select it. [Open] Select the OTA file, the Inverter will display the name in the File window. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 34 Having successfully restarted, the Inverter will go through the AC ON initialising sequence. When the green LED slow flashes the DC isolators can be turned back ON and the Inverter will continue its start sequence. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 35: My Power

    Exported Power Excess generated Solar Power exported to the Grid (Blue) Typical daily usage chart showing Solar and Grid supplied power and the total power consumed by the home. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 36 3 Phase Status Page Example Eclipse Status Display My Power Usage My Power Usage shows the instantaneous net power being drawn from (Importing), or fed into the Grid (Exporting). Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 37: Configuring The Inverter For Mypower

    These setup steps are only required if adding the functionality to an existing system or to check the current installation settings. Permission to change these settings is limited to Installers and MIL-Solar. Connect to the Inverter Connect your browser device to the Inverter User Interface.

  • Page 38: Export Limit Operation

    This setup is only required in the special case where the site installation approval requires the Inverter to have Export Limited constraints. Only Installers or MIL-Solar are authorised to enable and configure the Export Limit feature. Connect to the Inverter Connect your browser device to the Inverter User Interface.

  • Page 39: Fault Alarm

    For details on the types of faults indicated and Red fast flash how they are cleared, refer to the section Alarm Conditions Asserted by the Eclipse Inverter on page 41. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 40 Red, flashing, fault ALARM message Email Alarm Message All faults required to be indicated as per the standard are displayed by an Alarm email message to MIL-Solar or Installer containing the Inverters unique serial number. External Alarm All faults required to be indicated as per the standard can be displayed by use of the Inverter external alarm relay contact output.

  • Page 41: Alarm Conditions Asserted By The Eclipse Inverter

    Alarms can be cleared by turning the AC isolator OFF, then turning the DC isolator OFF, when all LEDs are OFF turn on the AC isolator ON, then turn DC isolator ON. Refer to section Power ON Sequence and Power OFF Sequence on page 21. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    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 Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 43: Led Status Indicator Alerts

    You do not need to do anything when Grid abnormal events are shown. The Eclipse Inverter will automatically return to normal operation when the Grid is normal. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 44 See Eclipse LED Status Indicator Tables on page 25 for all LED configurations Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 1 Flash per 1 Flash per 4 Flashes per Constant 4 Seconds Second Second Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 45: Alarms

    DC OFF, then there may be an issue with your solar system installation or the Inverter itself. Contact your installation company for an electrician to investigate the solar system. MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 46 See Eclipse LED Status Indicator Tables on page 25 for all LED configurations Slow Rate Medium Rate Fast Rate 1 Flash per 1 Flash per 4 Flashes per Constant 4 Seconds Second Second Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    AINTENANCE General routine The MIL-Solar Eclipse Inverter is designed to require very little maintenance. It is recommended to routinely: 1. Check that nothing has been placed on the top or front surface of the Inverter, this could reduce the cooling ventilation.

  • Page 48: Replacement Parts

    DRED, Alarm and Power Meter to the Inverter AC connector (RST25i3S equivalent) for use with 2.5 to 6850 AC Connector 6.0 mm2 cable with circular external sheath, 14 to 18 mm OD. Page MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

  • Page 49: Inverter Specifications

    AS 4777.2(2015), ASNZS 3100, AS/NZS60950, Standards and approvals IEC 62109.1 & .2, AS/NZS 61000.6.3, AS/IEC 60529 Legend Included as standard feature on Eclipse model Optional Refer sales representative for configuration options MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 50 Eclipse Inverter including labour, freight, removal and/or re-installation during the first 5 years from the Date of Purchase. MIL-Solar will determine whether to carry out fault verification and repairs at the Installation Site, or remove the Eclipse Inverter for offsite inspection and repair, or replace the Eclipse Inverter with the same or equivalent inverter.
  • Page 51 MIL-Solar Eclipse series Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5 Page...
  • Page 52 Generating Jobs for Australians Contact: Website: www.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 Installation and Operation Manual PNo 6569 Rev 5...

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