Contents 1 Introduction ............................1 1.1 General Information ..........................1 1.2 User Manual Disclaimer ......................... 1 1.3 Limitation of Liability ..........................1 1.4 Target Group ............................1 1.5 Symbol Conventions ..........................1 1.5.1 Warnings in the manual ........................1 1.5.2 Labels on product and packaging ....................2 2 Safety Instruction ...........................
Only qualified professionals and service personnel can do the installation and operation (refer to 62109-1). Installers must inform end-users (consumers) about the aforesaid information accordingly. This manual is only valid for the PV inverter types, CSI-3K-S22002-E, CSI-3.68K-S22002-E, and CSI-5K-S22002-E produced by CSI Solar Co., Ltd.
2 Safety Instruction 1.5.2 Labels on product and packaging Symbol Description Hot surfaces! Risk of burns due to hot components! Danger to life due to high voltage! Time need to discharge stored energy in the capacitors. Grounding Direct Current (DC) Alternating Current(AC) Check the user manual before service.
(PV) strings into alternating current (AC) power, and feed the power into the power grid. This document involves the following product models: CSI-3K-S22002-E, CSI-3.68K-S22002-E, and CSI-5K-S22002-E. PV grid-connected systems mainly include PV modules, DC switches, inverters, AC switches, electricity meters, and the local grid.
4 Storage 3.3 Product Nameplate The nameplate provides a unique identification of the inverter (Product type, device -specific characteristics, certificates and approvals). The nameplate is on the left side of the enclosure. Product Name: Grid-connected PV Inverter CSI-3.68K-S22002-E Model Number: Vmax.
5 Unpackaging and Inspection 5 Unpackaging and Inspection Before unpacking the inverter, check the package appearance thoroughly, such as for holes and cracks, and check the inverter model accordingly. If you discover any damage to the packaging which indicates the inverter may have been damaged, or the inverter model is not the one you requested, do not unpack the product and contact your dealer immediately.
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6 Installation min.30c m min.30c m min.30c m min.30c m min.30c m min.30c m min.30c m min.30c m min.30c m FIG.6-4 Staggered Installation Mode (Recommended) 12) Install the inverter vertically or at a maximum backward tilted angle of 15 degrees to facilitate heat dissipation, and to ensure that no moisture can penetrate the product.
FIG. 6-6. (Diameter = 11mm, Depth ≥ 55mm) Note: The external dimensions (W × H) of inverters are shown as a dashed line in FIG. 6-6. CSI-3K-S22002-E (308 x 357mm) CSI-3.68/5K-S22002-E (355 x 435mm) FIG.6-6 Drilling Positions...
7 Electrical Connection 7 Electrical Connection 7.1 Safety Danger to life due to lethal voltages in the inverter! Before performing any work on the inverter, must disconnect both AC and DC sides. Danger Damage to electronic components may happen due to electrostatic discharge. Take appropriate ESD precautions when replacing and installing the inverter.
0.9 leading to 0.9 lagging, meanwhile need external SPI. Install an independent two-pole circuit breaker at the output side of the inverter for protection, the recommended AC circuit-breaker specifications are as follows: Inverter type AC circuit-breaker specifications CSI-3K-S22002-E 25 A CSI-3.68K-S22002-E 25 A CSI-5K-S22002-E...
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7 Electrical Connection FIG. 7-4 Crimp the Three-core’s Ferrule Insert the L, N, and PE conductors into the corresponding pins of the plug (as per FIG. 7-5), then tighten the fastening screws by screwdriver to fix conductors firmly. EXCEEDCONN type (Torque 0.8N.m): DEVALAN type (Torque 1.4N.m): FIG.
7 Electrical Connection 7.6 Wiring DC Input Note: The DC connectors are in paired (negative and positive ones). Pay attention to the polarities when assembling. FIG. 7-8 DC Input Connectors 7.6.1 Requirement for DC input The single-phase inverters are equipped with one or two MPP trackers. Requirements for PV modules strings: 1) Same type PV modules for each string.
7 Electrical Connection 3) Insert the crimped contact pin into the connector back until one click audibly. Pull lightly on the cable to ensure the contact pins of the connectors are engaged. Pay attention to the polarities when assembling. 4) Tighten the nut with a special wrench. Torque: 2.5~2.9 N.m. FIG.
8 Communication 8 Communication 8.1 Communication Mode Multi communication patterns for option, RS485 (Built-in module), and WiFi, with the communication port M16. 8.2 External WiFi More details for installation and operation methods please refer to the WiFi data logger user manual. FIG.
9 Commissioning Inverter 9 Commissioning Inverter 9.1 Electrical Inspection 1) Check PE connections with multi-meter: To make sure all the bare metal surfaces of the inverter are grounded. 2) Check DC voltage value: Check if the DC voltage of the PV string exceeds the allowable range. 3) Check the polarities of the DC voltage: To make sure the DC polarities are correct.
10 Daily Maintenance 10 Daily Maintenance Risk of inverter damage or personal injury due to incorrect service! Always keep in mind that the inverter is powered by dual sources: PV array and utility grid. Before any service work, observe the following procedure. 1) Disconnect the inverter from the utility grid side first and then PV array;...
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11 Troubleshooting Error Error Message Suggestion Code 1. Check heatsink for obstructions/ventilation. F-100 Over temperature 2. Check the ambient temperature around the inverter. 1. Disconnect the DC switch, remove the DC connector, measure the voltage of the PV string, and check if it exceeds the input-voltage specification of the inverter. F-101 High DC input voltage 2.
12 Handling the Inverter 12 Handling the Inverter 12.1 Removing Inverter 1) Turn off the inverter as described in section 10 and section 11. 2) Remove all the connection cables from the inverter. 3) Unscrew the fixing screws on both sides of the inverter. 4) Remove the inverter from the bracket.
ANNEX A: Acronyms and Abbreviations ANNEX A: Acronyms and Abbreviations alternating current current transformer direct current light emitting diode MPPT maximum power point tracking personal computer protecting earthing photovoltaic residual current protective device residual current operated monitor THDi total harmonic current distortion WiFi wireless fidelity WEEE...
ANNEX B: Specification ANNEX B: Specification Model CSI-3K-S22002-E CSI-3.68K-S22002-E CSI-5K-S22002-E Input (DC) Max. DC Input Voltage (V) Startup DC Input Voltage (V) MPPT Operating Voltage Range (V) 60 ~ 500 100 ~ 550 100 ~ 550 Rated Input Voltage (V) Max.
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