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Canadian Solar CSI Series Installation And Operation Manual

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CANADIAN SOLAR INC.
Global Headquarters:
545 Speedvale Avenue, West Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E6, Canada
Tel: +1 519 837 1881
Sales Inquiries Email:
sales.ca@canadiansolar.com
Technical Inquiries Email:
service.ca@canadiansolar.com
CANADIAN SOLAR (USA) , INC.
North America Headquarters:
3000 Oak Road, Ste 400, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: +1 888 998 7739
Sales Inquiries Email:
sales.us@canadiansolar.com
Technical Inquiries Email:
service.ca@canadiansolar.com
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH
Landsberger Strasse 94, 80339 Munich, Germany
Tel.: +49 89 5199689 0
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permission.
CSI SERIES GRID-TIED PV Inverter
CSI-7KTL1P-GI-FL & CSI-8KTL1P-GI-FL
CSI-9KTL1P-GI-FL & CSI-10KTL1P-GI-FL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
VERSION 1.2

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  • Page 1 CSI SERIES GRID-TIED PV Inverter CSI-7KTL1P-GI-FL & CSI-8KTL1P-GI-FL CSI-9KTL1P-GI-FL & CSI-10KTL1P-GI-FL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Global Headquarters: VERSION 1.2 545 Speedvale Avenue, West Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E6, Canada Tel: +1 519 837 1881 Sales Inquiries Email: sales.ca@canadiansolar.com Technical Inquiries Email: service.ca@canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 2 ● Canadian Solar accepts no liability for customers' failure to comply with the instructions for correct installation and will not be held responsible for upstream or downstream systems Canadian's equipment has supplied.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents ……………………………………………… 1. Introduction ………………………………… 1.1 Product Description ………………………………………… 1.2 Packaging ……………………………………… 2. Safety Instructions …………………………………… 2.1 Safety Symbols 2.2 General Safety Instructions ……………………… ……………………………………… 2.3 Notice For Use ……………………………………………… 3. Overview 3.1 Front Panel Display ……………………………… ……………………… 3.2 LED Status Indicator Lights ……………………………………………...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ……………………………………………… 1.1 Product Description ……………………………………… 6.3.1 Set Time Canadian Solar single phase inverters integrate DRM and backflow power control …………………………………… function, that could suitable for smart grid requirement. 6.3.2 Set Address Single phase series inverter contain 4 models which are listed below: ………………………………………...

  • Page 5: Packaging

    NOTE symbol indicates important safety instructions, which if not correctly followed, could result in some damage or the destruction of the inverter. CAUTION: CSI SERIES GRID-TIED PV Inverter CAUTION, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK symbol indicates important safety CSI-7KTL1P-GI-FL & CSI-8KTL1P-GI-FL CSI-9KTL1P-GI-FL &...

  • Page 6: Notice For Use

    The DC OCPD shall be installed per local requirements. All photovoltaic source and output circuit conductors shall have disconnects that comply with the NEC Article 690, Part II. All Canadian Solar single phase inverters feature an integrated DC switch. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock.

  • Page 7: Keypad

    Exposure to direct sunlight will increase the operational temperature of the inverter and Access to modify the adjustable settings (the ESC and ENTER keys). may cause output power limiting. Canadian Solar recommends inverter installed to avoid direct sunlight or raining.

  • Page 8: Mounting The Inverter

    4. Installation 4. Installation Install on a wall or strong structure capable of bearing the weight. 4.2 Mounting the Inverter Install vertically with a maximum incline of +/- 5°.If the mounted inverter is tilted to an Dimensions of mounting bracket: angle greater than the maximum noted, heat dissipation can be inhibited, and may result in less than expected output power.

  • Page 9: Electrical Connections

    4. Installation 4. Installation 5. Use screws to fix the bottom of the inverter to the mount bracket. Figure 4.5 Inverter pillar mounting 2.Make sure the bracket is horizontal and the mounting holes (in Figure 4.4 and Figure 4.5) are marked correctly. Drill the holes into the wall or pillar at your marks. 3.
  • Page 10 4. Installation 4. Installation Maximum 600Voc for CSI-7KTL1P-GI-FL CSI-8KTL1P-GI-FL CSI-9KTL1P-GI-FL CSI-10KTL1P-GI-FL Figure 4.10 Disassemble the Connector Cap nut Please don’t connect PV array positive or negative pole to the ground, it could ii) Insert the wire into the connector cap nut and contact pin. cause serious damages to the inverter Before connection, please make sure the polarity of the output voltage of PV array matches the“DC+”and “DC-”symbols.

  • Page 11: Connect Grid Side Of Inverter

    4. Installation 4. Installation v) Then connect the DC connectors to the inverter. Small click will confirm connection. Figure 4.16 Disassemble AC terminal cover Figure 4.14 Connect the DC Connectors to the Inverter C) Insert the 3 cables into AC terminal and use the slotted screwdriver to tight the screws. 4.3.2 Connect grid side of inverter The torque is 2-2.5Nm.( as shown in figure 4.17) For all AC connections, 10- 25mm 105 ℃...

  • Page 12: Max. Overcurrent Protection Device (Ocpd)

    (Figure 4.18). For connection instructions, please refer to the hot and cause burns. Canadian Solar Monitoring Device installation manuals. 5.2 Stop the Inverter Smart phone monitoring To stop the Inverter, the following steps must be strictly followed: 1.

  • Page 13: Operation

    6.2 Information (Figure 6.2(a)) or unlocks (Figure 6.2 (b)) the screen. The Canadian Solar Single Phase 4G Inverter main menu provides access to operational data and information. The information is displayed by selecting "Information" from the menu 5.2 Stop the Inverter and then by scrolling up or down.

  • Page 14: Settings

    6.4.1 Alarm Message The address number can be assigned from “01”to “99”(see Figure 6.4). The default address number of Canadian Solar Single Phase Inverter is “01”. The display shows the latest alarm messages (see Figure 6.6). Screens can be scrolled manually by pressing the UP/ DOWN keys.

  • Page 15: Running Message

    6. Operation 6. Operation Press DOWN key to move the cursor, press UP key to change the 6.4.2 Running Message digit. Press Enter after the month/year is fixed. This function is for maintaince person to get running message such as internal temperature, 2015-02: 0510kWh 2015: 0017513kWh Standard NO.

  • Page 16: Clear Energy

    6.5.2 Grid ON/OFF UL-208V-A, UL-240V, UL-208V, MEX-CFE, G83/2 (for 1-3.6kW models), G59/3 (for 4-5kW This function is used to start up or stop the power generation of Canadian Solar Single models), EN50438 DK, EN50438 IE, EN50438 NL and “User-Def” function). Press the Phase Inverter (see Figure 6.17).

  • Page 17: Calibrate Energy

    Never use any solvents, abrasives or corrosive materials to clean the inverter. This sub menu is enabled when the grid standard is set to AS4777. To comply with New AUS/ NZ 4777.2, Canadian Solar inverter could set different work mode to work with different grid requirement.
  • Page 18 1. Serial number of Canadian Solar Single Phase Inverter; 1.Check inverter inductor connection 2.Check driver connection Under DC bus voltage UN-BUS01/02 2. The distributor/dealer of Canadian Solar Single Phase Inverter (if available); GRID-INTF01/02 Grid interference 3. Installation date. 1.Restart inverter...
  • Page 19 Model CSI-7KTL1P-GI-FL Model CSI-8KTL1P-GI-FL Max. DC input power (Watts) Max. DC input power (Watts) 8000 9200 Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 100...500...
  • Page 20 Model CSI-9KTL1P-GI-FL Model CSI-10KTL1P-GI-FL Max. DC input power (Watts) Max. DC input power (Watts) 10800 11500 Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Max. DC input voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Rated DC voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) Startup voltage (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) MPPT voltage range (Volts) 100...500...
  • Page 21 PROJECT NAME LOCATION NUMBER INSTALLATION AND 3 PHASE STRING INVERTERS (KTL SERIES) COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Warning: This checklist is not a replacement for the user manual. Please read the user manual prior to inverter site selection and installation. Step Content Details Values / Notes Conclusion Installation...

  • Page 22: Installation And Commissioning Checklist

    PROJECT NAME LOCATION NUMBER INSTALLATION AND 3 PHASE STRING INVERTERS (KTL SERIES) COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Warning: This checklist is not a replacement for the user manual. Please read the user manual prior to inverter site selection and installation. Step Content Details Values / Notes Conclusion Communication...
  • Page 23 PROJECT NAME LOCATION NUMBER INSTALLATION AND 3 PHASE STRING INVERTERS (KTL SERIES) COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Warning: This checklist is not a replacement for the user manual. Please read the user manual prior to inverter site selection and installation. Step Content Details Values / Notes Conclusion CSI-xx-KTL-GI: After 60-300 seconds (depending on local...
  • Page 24 PROJECT NAME LOCATION NUMBER INSTALLATION AND 3 PHASE STRING INVERTERS (KTL SERIES) COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Warning: This checklist is not a replacement for the user manual. Please read the user manual prior to inverter site selection and installation. System Owner: Address / Location: Note site typical arrangements and variances Inverter model: Inverter firmware revision: DSP:...
  • Page 25 PROJECT NAME LOCATION NUMBER INSTALLATION AND 3 PHASE STRING INVERTERS (KTL SERIES) COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST Warning: This checklist is not a replacement for the user manual. Please read the user manual prior to inverter site selection and installation. Inverter serial numbers: INSTALLER´S NAME COMPANY INSTALLER´S SIGNATURE...

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