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- Page 1 Installation and Operations Manual Siemens Microinverter Model SMIINV215R60XX...
- Page 2 Product information is subject to change without notice. All trademarks are recognized as the property of their respective owners. For Siemens Microinverter Warranty Terms and Conditions, see the Appendix on page 28 of this manual. © 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix ...................... 28 Limited Warranty....................28 Siemens Installation Map ..................30 Sample Wiring Diagram – SMIINV215R60XX, 240 Vac or 208 Vac Single Phase ....31 Sample Wiring Diagram – SMIINV215R60XX, 208 Vac ..........32 Page 3 Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Be aware that the body of the Be aware that the body of the Siemens Microinverter is the heat sink and can reach a Microinverter is the heat sink and can reach a temperature of 80° C (176 C (176°... - Page 5 The Siemens Microinverter System The Siemens Microinverter System is the world’s most technologically advanced inverter system for use in utility-interactive applications. This manual details the safe installation and operation of the Siemens Microinverter. The three key elements of a Siemens Microinverter System are: the Siemens Microinverter •...
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Page 6: How The Microinverter Works
Ease of Design PV systems using Siemens Microinverters are very simple to design and install. You will not need string calculations, and you can install individual PV modules in any combination of module quantity, type, age and orientation. You won’t need to install cumbersome centralized or string inverters. -
Page 7: Siemens Microinverter Installation
Siemens Microinverter Installation Follow the instructions in this section to install Siemens SMIINV215R60XX Microinverters. DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off Power before working on this equipment. Be aware that installation of this equipment includes risk of electric shock. Normally grounded conductors may be ungrounded and energized when a ground fault is indicated. -
Page 8: Parts And Tools Required
As the Siemens Limited Warranty does not cover “acts of God” such as lightning strikes, and As the Siemens Limited Warranty does not cover “acts of God” such as lightning strikes, and As the Siemens Limited Warranty does not cover “acts of God”... -
Page 9: Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure Installation Procedure Installing the Siemens Microinverter System involves several key steps. Each step listed below is Microinverter System involves several key steps. Each step listed below is Microinverter System involves several key steps. Each step listed below is detailed in the following pages. -
Page 10: Step 2 - Install The Ac Branch Circuit Junction Box
NEC required by the NEC and local jurisdictions. National Electrical Code is Registered Trademark of the National Fire Protection Association is Registered Trademark of the National Fire Protection Association Page 10 Copyri Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. 141-00015, Rev 01... -
Page 11: Step 3 - Position The Trunk And Drop Cabling
The connector cable spacing is designed for the widest PV modules compatible with the widest PV modules compatible with Siemens Microinverters. If narrower modules Microinverters. If narrower modules are used, it may be necessary to account for excess cable by adding a are used, it may be necessary to account for excess cable by adding a are used, it may be necessary to account for excess cable by adding a ‘loop’... -
Page 12: Step 4 - Attach The Microinverters To The Racking
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Page 13: Step 5 - Dress The Trunk And Drop Cable
Use one or two additional clips, tie wraps, or other Use one or two additional clips, tie wraps, or other support scheme to secure the support scheme to secure the cable between connectors. cable between connectors. Page 13 Copyri Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. 141-00015, Rev 01... - Page 14 NOTE: If you need to remove an IP67 sealing cap. : If you need to remove an IP67 sealing cap. You must use the Siemens Siemens disconnect tool or a #3 Phillips screwdriver. screwdriver. Sealing caps may not be reused.
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Page 15: Step 7 - Terminate The Unused End Of The Trunk And Drop Cable
Ensure that the gland portion is rotating, not the cap. g. Hold the cap with an Siemens disconnect tool, or insert a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Hold the gland portion with a 24 mm (7/8”) wrench. Tighten the gland portion until the ratcheting feature on the cap bottoms out. -
Page 16: Step 8 - Connect The Cable To Junction Box(Es)
Conductor (GEC) for system ground is also required as described in the next step. for system ground is also required as described in the next step. for system ground is also required as described in the next step. Page 16 Copyri Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. 141-00015, Rev 01... -
Page 17: Step 9 - Ground The System
B grounding washers to ground the microinverter chassis as described in step 4, follow the step below. Each in step 4, follow the step below. Each Siemens Microinverter comes with a ground clip that can Microinverter comes with a ground clip that can accommodate a 6-8 AWG conductor. -
Page 18: Step 10 - Complete The Installation Map
Step 10 – Complete the Complete the Installation Map The Siemens Installation Map is a diagrammatic representation of the physical location of each Installation Map is a diagrammatic representation of the physical location of each Installation Map is a diagrammatic representation of the physical location of each microinverter in your PV installation. -
Page 19: Step 12 - Build The Virtual Array
When the system is energized and all microinverters are detected by the Envoy Communications Gateway, you can create the virtual array in Enlighten from the Gateway, you can create the virtual array in Enlighten from the Siemens map you created. Once map you created. Once the virtual array is built, Enlighten displays a graphic representation of the PV system. -
Page 20: Commissioning And Operation
Operating Instructions ting Instructions The Siemens Microinverter is powered on when sufficient DC voltage from the module is applied. Microinverter is powered on when sufficient DC voltage from the module is applied. Microinverter is powered on when sufficient DC voltage from the module is applied. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
PV system does not operate correctly. WARNING: Do not attempt to repair the Siemens Microinverter; it contains no user- serviceable parts. If it fails, please contact Siemens customer service to obtain an RMA number and start the replacement process. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting An Inoperable Microinverter
2. Verify that AC line voltage at the service entrance conductors and at the junction box for each Siemens branch are within the ranges are shown in the following table: 120/240 VAC or 208Y/120 VAC Single Phase 208Y/120 VAC Three Phase... -
Page 23: Disconnecting A Microinverter From The Pv Module
1. Disconnect the AC by opening the branch circuit breaker. DANGER Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off Power before working on this equipment. Disconnect the Siemens Microinverter from the electrical utility grid prior to servicing. 2. Disconnect the first AC connector in the branch circuit. -
Page 24: Installing A Replacement Microinverter
9. Use Enlighten’s Array Builder function to add the newly detected microinverter to the s Array Builder function to add the newly detected microinverter to the s Array Builder function to add the newly detected microinverter to the virtual array. Page 24 Copyri Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. 141-00015, Rev 01... -
Page 25: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Considerations The Siemens SMIINV215R60XX Microinverters are designed to operate with most 60-cell PV modules. Be sure to verify the voltage and current specifications of your PV module match those of the microinverter. For more information, refer to the Siemens website (http://www.usa.siemens.com/microsolar) for a list of compatible PV module racking systems and... -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Siemens SMIINV215R60XX Microinverter Operating Parameters Topic Unit Typical DC Operating Parameters MPPT voltage range Operating Range Maximum DC input voltage Minimum / Maximum start voltage Maximum DC input short circuit current Maximum DC input current 10.5 Ground fault protection... - Page 27 Siemens SMIINV215R60XX Microinverter Operating Parameters Topic Unit Typical Miscellaneous Operating Parameters Inverters per 20 amp AC branch circuit 240 Vac or 208 Vac Single Phase 208 Vac Three phase Peak inverter efficiency 96.3 CEC weighted efficiency 96.0 Static MPP tracking efficiency (weighted EN 50530) 99.6...
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Page 28: Appendix
Microinverter remains installed at the originally-installed end user location. During the Warranty Period, Siemens will, at its option, repair or replace the Defective Product free of charge, provided that Siemens through inspection establishes the existence of a defect that is covered by the Limited Warranty. - Page 29 The Limited Warranty does not apply to, and Siemens will not be responsible for, any defect in or damage to any Siemens Microinverter: (1) that has been misused, neglected, tampered with, altered, or otherwise damaged, either internally or externally;...
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Page 30: Siemens Installation Map
Siemens Installation Map Installation Map Page 30 Copyri Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. 141-00015, Rev 01... -
Page 31: Sample Wiring Diagram - Smiinv215R60Xx, 240 Vac Or 208 Vac Single Phase
Sample Wiring Diagram – SMIINV215R60XX, 240 Vac or 208 Vac Single Phase Page 31 Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. 141-00015, Rev 01... -
Page 32: Sample Wiring Diagram - Smiinv215R60Xx, 208 Vac
Sample Wiring Diagram – SMIINV215R60XX, 208 Vac Page 32 Copyright 2011 Siemens Industry, Inc. 141-00015, Rev 01... - Page 34 Siemens Industry, Inc. Infrastructure & Cities Sector Low and Medium Voltage 5400 Triangle Parkway Norcross, GA 30092 1-800-241-4453 www.usa.siemens.com/microsolar info.us@siemens.com...