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REFUSOL 008K bis 20K Operating Instructions Manual

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REFUsol
Operating instructions
Version 08.1
Copyright REFUsol GmbH
– solar inverter
008K bis 20K
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  • Page 1 BA_REFUSOL 008K-020K_V08.1_EN ® REFUsol – solar inverter ® REFUsol 008K bis 20K Operating instructions Version 08.1 Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 2 We therefore do not accept any liability for their correctness. The relevant up-to-date version can be obtained from www.refusol.com . The details of this documentation are the property of REFUsol GmbH. Copyright Using and publicising this documentation, even if only in parts require the written consent of REFUsol GmbH.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Disposal ........................12 ® Description of REFUsol 008K to 020K.................. 13 Description of the Device....................13 ® Scope of Delivery of the REFUsol 008K to 020K ............14 ® Outside Dimensions of the REFUsol 008K to 020K ........... 14 ®...
  • Page 4 Power Cap ........................60 Connecting the AC-Adaptor Electrically to the Additional Power Cap......62 Maintenance ..........................63 10 Technical Data.......................... 64 10.1 Inverters ........................64 10.2 Radiation and temperature sensor ................66 10.3 Power Cap ........................67 Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 5 BA_REFUSOL 008K-020K_V08.1_EN 11 Contact............................68 12 Certificates ..........................69 13 Notes ............................70 Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 6: R Egarding These Operating Instructions

    DANGER 1.2.2 Categories of warning notices There are three categories of warning notices "DANGER" designates a safety notice, disregarding which will lead directly to death or severe bodily injury being sustained! DANGER Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 7: Notices

    "CARE" designates a safety notice, disregarding which can lead to material damage or light bodily injuries being sustained! CARE 1.3 Notices Notice: A notice describes information which is important for the optimum and cost-effective operation of the equipment. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 8: Safety Notices

    Danger to life from electric shock  Carry out connections carefully. DANGER Danger to life from high discharge current  It is essential to ensure an earthing connection has been established prior to connection to the supply current circuit! DANGER Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 9: Protection Against Touching Electrical Parts

     The plugs of the PV generator must only be pulled out once when the DC circuit breaker is positioned at "OFF". The feeder must be isolated and secured against switching on again before the power plug is pulled out. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 10: Protection Against Magnetic & Electro-Magnetic Fields During Operation & Assembly

    75 °C with a surrounding temperature of 45 °C.  Do not touch housing surface near to hot sources of warmth. CARE  Allow the device to cool down for 15 minutes before touching the surface of the device. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 11: Protection During Handling And Assembly

    DC side. This ensures the life expectancy of the DC circuit breaker is increased.  It is not necessary to switch off the inverter via the DC circuit breaker overnight, as the inverter Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 12: Disposal

    Do not dispose of the inverter with normal domestic waste. The inverter complies with the RoHS Directive. That means that the device can be delivered to local sites for the disposal of household appliances. REFUsol GmbH takes the inverter completely back. Please contact the Service! Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 13: Description Of Refusol ® 008K To 020K

    BA_REFUSOL 008K-020K_V08.1_EN ® 3 Description of REFUsol 008K to 020K 3.1 Description of the Device ® The REFUsol is a three-phase solar inverter without a transformer, which has a particularly high efficiency at any operating point and is suitable for the connection of a PV generator with a power of 8.8kW up to 21.2 kW.

  • Page 14: Scope Of Delivery Of The Refusol ® 008K To 020K

    BA_REFUSOL 008K-020K_V08.1_EN ® 3.2 Scope of Delivery of the REFUsol 008K to 020K ® The scope of delivery of the REFUsol includes a wall-mounting bracket and an enclosed bag 0030532 containing: 1 x 5-pin contact insert, IP67, VC-TFS5-PEA 1 x adapter housing, IP67, VC-K-T3-R-M25-PLOMB 3 x U-washer, shape B, M8, DIN125-8 1 x cable gland, Schlemmer-Tec, M25x1.5/21532...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram Of The Refusol ® 008K To 020K

    BA_REFUSOL 008K-020K_V08.1_EN ® 3.4 Block Diagram of the REFUsol 008K to 020K ® Figure No. 3 Block diagram of the REFUsol 008K to 020K 1) DC overvoltage protection, type 3 2) AC overvoltage protection, type 3 3.5 Solar Inverter DC Connector...
  • Page 16 Should all DC inputs not be occupied, then the open inputs are closed with MC4 closure caps. By Not observing these requirements the IP65 protection class can not be guaranteed! Both caps (+/-) can be ordered at any time under the part no. 0028991 and 0028992 from Refusol GmbH. ® Figure No. 5...

  • Page 17: Reverse Current Through Defective Modules

    In this case, each string must be separately protected by a string fuse connected in series with the other string fuses. In case of a failure, this iso- lates the string from the intact strings so that destruction is prevented. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    With the default setting on delivery, the data logger logs 16 measuring channels. Recording cycle Storage time 1 minute 6 months 2 minutes 12 months 5 minutes 2,5 years 10 minutes 5 years Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Holding grip Holding grip ® Figure No. 7 Rear panel of REFUsol 008K to 020K 4.2 Assembly Site Requirements The inverter is provided with mere convection cooling and is therefore designed for attachment to a vertical wall. The device is attached by means of a self-centering wall-mounting plate.
  • Page 20 1.9685 inches 19.685 inches 19.685 inches Figure No. 8 Minimum distances Inverters should in no case be mounted on top of each other without a Power Cap otherwise the convection cooling will be affected! CAUTION Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 21: Transport

    2 years and at a storage temperature of  40 °C while they are in a de-energized state. If the storage time of two years has been exceeded, please contact the ® REFUsol Service before connecting the REFUsol to your system! ® 4.5 Mounting the REFUsol...
  • Page 22 Avoid any load on the edge of the cover while mounting the device! Do not use the cover to hold the device! Only use the four holding grips to move the device! CAUTION Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 23: Connectors On The Device

    DIN VDE 0298-4 Types of cable placement and current-carrying capacity DIN VDE 0100; Part 430 Protective measures: protection of cable and cords against over current DIN VDE 0100; Part 410 Protective measures: protection against electric shock Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 24: Power Supply Line

     However, observe the following points: Due to the construction, the recommended feed line for all cross-sections is a fine- strand line. The cable fitting of the standard connector housing supplied allows a 5 x 6 mm² Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 25: Grid Line Inductance

    For better efficiency, large line cross-sections and single wire cables are increasingly used for power supply lines, especially if local conditions require long supply lines. The considerable line lengths between REFUsol and the transformer station result in a high cable inductance and therefore an increased line impedance. This presents high resistances for harmon-...

  • Page 26: Grounding

    60364-7-712:2002 and CEI 64-8/7 and can be operated with a type A residual-current circuit breaker without any functional impairment of the protection or the inverter. The rated leakage current should be at least 100 mA per inverter. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 27: Pv- Generator Dc Connection

    PV-KBT4/6I-UR 32.0014P0001 3 - 6 4 - 6 Connector socket PV-KBT4/6II-UR 32.0016P0001 5,5 - 9 4 - 6 To attach the crimp contacts on the site, you might acquire the pliers, type PV-CZM -19100 by Mul- tiContact. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 28: Interface Port Rs485

    Bus termination is made by means of wire bridges on X14 to the last bus user (inverter “n“). Figure No. 14 Connector M12 x 1 straight, shielded; pole arrangement: male M12, 4 pins, A-coded, view of male connector side Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 29 Please use an Ethernet cable with S/FTP design (shielded foiled twisted pair). Note: Optionally, an Ethernet connector from Phoenix Contact Type VS-08- RJ45-5-Q / IP67 can be used. The Ethernet plug can be separately ordered from REFUsol GmbH. under the part number 0028943. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 30: Commissioning

    The control panel is only active with activated DC voltage. The control panel, including its staus indicators, display and operator keys, is only active with activated DC voltage because the electronics of the inverter is exclusively supplied from the DC side. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 31: Setting The Country Code And The Menu Language

    ENS => Setting for systems that feed into the low volt- age grid MSR => Setting for systems that feed into the medium voltage grid In case of ambiguity, contact the local utility. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 32 The language selected does not affect the country code in any way. Proceed as follows to change the menu language: 1. Press “F1” to open the menu. 2. Use the “▼” and “▲” keys to select the forth menu item: Configuration. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 33: Activating The Device

     The initialization cycle is started:  The "Ready" status LED is flashing  Display:  PAC Feed power in watts (W)  UAC Line voltage in volts (V)  UDC Solar cell voltage in volts (V) Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 34  This process can take up to one hour while the device is commissioned; during normal operation, it takes up to 3 minutes.  Feed mode:  The "ON" status LED emits steady light; the "READY" status LED turns dark.  Display Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 35: Navigation On The Control Panel

    Use ►◄ arrow keys for successive setting of day, month, year hour, minute, and second. Press key to confirm. 5.4 Navigation on the Control Panel Navigation display: Status-LED Figure No. 17 Display Navigation Display the menu ◄►: Function in the menu: navigation through the menu level (previous menu, next menu) Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 36: Password Entry

    (2.) (1.) Basic screen display: Figure No. 18 Operating mode display PAC = current feed power UAC = line voltage UDC = solar cell voltage in volts (V) y day = yield of the day in kWh Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 37 Press the ESC key to return to the basic screen display. Yield data display: Press the ► arrow key to display the current yield data and the operating hours having currently elapsed. Figure No. 21 Yield data absolute Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 38 Standardized data input display Press the ESC key, the previous “normalized yield” level will displayed. Press the F1 key to display the menu. Press the to apply the set value. However, this requires that the password is correct. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 39: Menu Structure

    5.6 Menu Structure The menu structure serves as a support to change to the individual information displays and setting displays. Legend: Legend Backward and backward to menue Backward Confirmation Arrow key right/ left Arrow key op/ down Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 40 F1-Menue Failure memory Failure memory Analysis Actual values F00 Parameter error F00 Parameter error Failure memory 04.11.2009 14:08:38 0X00A042 Configuration F01 Sytem restart F01 Sytem restart Device information F02 Sytem restart F02 Sytem restart F1-Menue F1-Menue F1-Menue Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 41 Portal settings Extended Password F1-Menue Configuration Configuration USS- address Communication Communication Ethernet Ethernet USS- address RS485 Protocol IP- address Subnet mask F1-Menue F1-Menue F1-Menue See:*1 Configuration Protocol Communication Ethernet USS- address Protocol IP- address Subnet mask F1-Menue F1-Menue Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 42 Ethernet IP- address 21062 Subnet mask Standard gateway Protocol port F1-Menue F1-Menue Configuration Configuration USS- address Communication Communication RS485 Ethernet USS- address RS485 Protocol F1-Menue F1-Menue F1-Menue See:*2 Configuration Protocol Communication RS485 USS- address Protocol F1-Menue F1-Menue Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 43 Server Port Portal settings Activation Send configuration Server IP Server Port Portal Testfunction F1-Menue F1-Menue See:*6 Configuration Configuration Portal settings Portal settings Activation Portal Testfunction Send configuration Yes - Testfunction Server IP Server Port Portal Testfunction F1-Menue F1-Menue Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 44 P0900. Extended P0900 Start ENS-Test XModem Update D0901 Clear data logger P0908 Numerical list D0902 ENS-Test D0910. ─ F1-Menue F1-Menue F1-Menue ENS-Test D0904. D0910. Test result of voltage test D0903. D0903. P0909 11500 Volt D0904 F1-Menue F1-Menue Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 45 Device type Seriennummer F1-Menue F1-Menue Device information Device type Version number Country 800R015 Current language Device type Serial number F1-Menue F1-Menue Device information Serial number Version number Country AXXXX Current language Device type Serial number F1-Menue F1-Menue Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 46: Ens Test

    P0905.00 shows the voltage value having caused turnoff at the lower limit  P0905.01 shows the voltage value having caused turnoff at the upper limit ENS test status list: Initializing / ready for start 1 … 3 Frequency test at the lower frequency limit Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 47 BA_REFUSOL 008K-020K_V08.1_EN 4 … 6 Frequency test at the upper frequency limit 7 … 9 Voltage test at the lower voltage limit 10 … 12 Voltage test at the upper voltage limit ENS Test completed Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 48: Configuration

    0 = RTP protocol 1 = USS and RTP protocol Protocol port: Input 1024….65535; default setting 21062. The port number is required for communication via Ethernet. 6.3 Communication via RS485 USS – adress: Input 1 – 31 Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 49: Portal Monitoring

    This address is required for communicating with the inverter via RS485 Note: ® If you change this parameter (address) and wish to save it, you must restart REFUsol The new address will only be active thereafter. Protocol polling via Ethernet:...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

     To acknowledge the fault message, press the ESC key or turn the inverter off with the DC switch and wait min. 30 seconds to turn the inverter ON again. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 51: List Of Fault Messages

    The positive solar voltage has 0A0007 Regulator voltage 7 dropped below the limit value. The positive solar voltage is too 0A0008 Regulator voltage 8 high. The negative solar voltage has 0A0009 Regulator voltage 9 dropped below the limit value. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 52 0A0019 Voltage error min above the limit value of the volt- voltages (analyse grid). As long as age average monitor for too long. you consider the line voltages to be in order, contact Service. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 53 Current transducer could not Do nothing. The inverter will ac- 0A0119 Current transdcr. PS detect any current flow. knowledge the error automatically. If problem occurs repeatedly, con- 0A011A Activation PS 1 DC discharge is taking too long. tact Service. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 54 A connection to the power sec- turned off completely. 0D0001 System error tion could not be established 3.) Switch on device with DC dis- during the firmware update. connector. If this does not rectify the error, contact Service. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 55 100002 Ethernet connectn. 2 Loss of ethernet connection Check ethernet connection A 100Mbit/s ethernet connection is required. No 100Mbit/s ethernet connec- 100003 Ethernet connectn. 3 tion is available Check that your network is trans- mitting at 100Mbit/s Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 56: Options

    We recommend using the type Si-13TC-T-K. REFU part no. 0030628. The scope of delivery of the radiation and temperature sensor includes the sensor plug. The sensor plug can also be separately ordered from REFUsol GmbH under part no. 0030616.

  • Page 57: Remote Monitoring System

    The following options are available for remote monitoring:  REFUlog: REFUlog is a portal that has been developed by REFUsol for the purpose of monitoring and recording solar system data. For more information and details, please refer to the REFUlog. Please contact REFUsol GmbH.

  • Page 58: Instrument Settings For Monitoring With Solarlog Or Metocontrol

    ® Control All inverters have to be equipped with the firmware version RTF-80xR0xx-25-x-S or higher (avail- able at: Menu F1/unit information/version identification/RFP ...). ® The RS485 interface (RS485 IN / OUT) is standard on all REFUsol units. ® ® ®...

  • Page 59: Data Logger Parameters

     Contains a list of all indices assigned to the parameter numbers P453.00 - 39 Data logger indices to be recorded. This only works in conjunction with parameter numbers (P452.x). Nonexistent parameter numbers will be ig- nored. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 60: Power Cap

    8.6 Power Cap Figure No. 26 Power Cap ® REFUSOL Power Cap is an additional fan module for REFUsol 010K to 020K, which is used if the ® available space requires that the REFUsol devices be mounted one on top of the other.
  • Page 61 Note: If a temperature and radiation sensor is connected, a 24-V-DC power supply unit (e.g. REFUsol part no.: 0030449; 230 VAC / 24 VDC, 18 W) must be provided to supply the Power Cap. We recommend that the power supply unit be turned on during ongoing operation of the inverter only.

  • Page 62: Connecting The Ac-Adaptor Electrically To The Additional Power Cap

    8.7 Connecting the AC-Adaptor Electrically to the Additional Power Cap Figure No. 27 AC-adaptor PIN 1: +24VDC WH PIN 2: GND BK Figure No. 28 Power Cap with AC-adaptor 1) Disconnect the plug. 2) Connect the sensor/actuator socket, part no.: 0030626 (special accessories). Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    The DC switch is designed for a very long life but it is advised to do some simple yearly maintenance. By operating the switch a few times (5x) the contacts will clean themselves and the switch will have a longer life. Other maintenance work is not required. Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 64: Technical Data

    1 (IN / OUT) RS485 interface type Round plug connector SACC-M12MS-4SCSH Cooling, ambient conditions, EMC Natural convection Cooling Ambient temperature -25 °C to + 55 °C Up to 2000 m above sea level Site altitude <45 dBa Noise Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 65 Type of protection Dimensions Width / Height / 535 mm / 601 mm / 277 mm Depth 30 kg 35,5 kg 41,5 kg Weight * Please observe the derating conditions in case automatic circuit-breakers are mounted side by side! Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 66: Radiation And Temperature Sensor

    2 °C Max. deviation Output signal radiation (0 - 10 V) Orange Pin assignment Supply voltage (12 - 24 VDC) Black Output signal temperature (0 - 10 V) Brown Temperature and radiation sensor or Power cap Supply voltage Copyright REFUsol GmbH...

  • Page 67: Power Cap

    Cooling, ambient conditions 1000 mm free space in front of the unit IP54 as per EN 60529 Type of protection 488 mm / 90 mm / 250 mm Dimensions Wide / Höhe / Depth 1,4 kg Weight Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 68 +49 (0)7123 / 969 – 235 E-mail: service@refusol.com You should have the following data at hand:  Exact description of the error and if possible HEX code of the error (P0017.00).  Data from the type plate: Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 69 BA_REFUSOL 008K-020K_V08.1_EN 12 Certificates The following certificates  EC Declaration of Conformity  VDEW Declaration of Conformity  Clearance Certificate can be downloaded from the REFUsol GmbH homepage www.refusol.com Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 70 BA_REFUSOL 008K-020K_V08.1_EN 13 Notes Copyright REFUsol GmbH...
  • Page 71 REFUsol GmbH Uracher Straße 91 72555 Metzingen Germany Phone +49 7123 969-102 Fax +49 7123 969-333 info@refusol.com www.refusol.com Part-No. 0030776...

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