Table of Contents Preliminary safety instructions ................................8 1.1. Safety instructions ..................................8 1.2. Symbols and icons .................................. 12 Product features ......................................14 2.1. Product presentation ................................14 2.2. Description of functions ..............................18 2.3. Electrical block diagram ..............................19 2.4. Efficiency and derating curve ............................20 Installation ........................................
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6.3. Main menu ....................................55 6.4. Updating Inverter Software ............................... 63 Troubleshooting and maintenance ..............................65 7.1. Troubleshooting ..................................65 7.2. Maintenance ..................................... 78 7.3. Fan Maintenance ..................................79 Uninstalling ........................................80 8.1. Uninstallation steps ................................80 8.2. Packaging ....................................80 8.3.
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10.4.6. Checking that the datalogger has been configured correctly ................123 10.4.7. ZSM-RMS001/M200 and ZSM-RMS001/M1000 Devices .................. 126 10.4.7.1. Mechanical description and Datalogger interface ..................126 10.4.7.2. Connecting the Datalogger to the inverters....................127 10.4.7.3. Internet connection via Ethernet cable ......................127 10.4.7.4.
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Copyright statement Copyright of this manual belongs to Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. No part of this manual (including the software, etc.) may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the permission of Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.
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Preface General information Please read this manual carefully before installation, use or maintenance. This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the system. Scope This manual describes the assembly, installation, electrical connections, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of the following AZZURRO inverters: 3PH 15000TL-V3 / 3PH 17000TL-V3 / 3PH 20000TL-V3 / 3PH 22000TL-V3 / 3PH 24000TL-V3 Keep this manual so that it is accessible at all times.
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Caution: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not resolved or avoided, could result in minor or moderate personal injury. Caution Attention: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not resolved or avoided, could result in damage to the system or other property. Attention Note: provides important tips on the correct and optimal operation of the product.
Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. does not take any responsibility for the property destruction and personal injury because of any incorrect use.
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If you find any packing problems that may cause the damage of inverter or any visible damage, please notice the responsible transportation company immediately. You can ask your installer or Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. for help is necessary.
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Before connecting the mains power, be sure to disconnect the photovoltaic modules by disconnecting all the DC switches of the generator. When exposed to the sun, the photovoltaic panels produce a voltage that can be dangerous! Danger All installation operations must be carried out by a professional electrician, who must: ...
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Do not disassemble the internal components of the inverter without permission. This will void the warranty. Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. shall not be responsible for any damage or loss caused by these actions. Attention...
1.2. Symbols and icons Safety signals Pay attention to possible burns due to hot parts. Only touch the screen or press the keys while the inverter is in operation. Caution The PV strings should be connected to the ground in accordance with the local regulations! To ensure the safety of the system and people, the inverter and photovoltaic strings must be securely connected to the ground.
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Complies with the European Standards (CE) Ground connection point Read this manual before installing the inverter. Indication of the allowable temperature range Positive and negative polarities of the input voltage (DC). 13 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev. 1.0 21/07/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
Do not use this product for any other or additional purposes. Any damage or property loss due to any use of the product other than described in this section, Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. will not take the responsibility. DC input of the product must be PV module, other source such like DC sources, batteries will against the warranty condition and Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.
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Figure 3 – Wiring diagrams of grid types on which the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverter can be installed Product Dimensions The choice of optional parts of inverter should be made by a qualified technician who knows the installation conditions clearly. Dimensions Description LxWxH=520*430*189mm 15 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3...
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Figure 4 - Front, side and back of the inverter Figure 5 - Bottom view(3PH 15000TL-17000TL-V3), Bottom view(3PH 20000TL-24000TL-V3) Note: 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 supports 4-channel PV string input. Figure 6 - Bracket dimensions 16 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev. 1.0 21/07/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
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Function description of inverter box bottom Figure 7 – Bottom view of the inverter 1. DC switch 2. DC negative poles connecters 3. DC positive poles connecters 4. USB Port (for WIFI or Ethernet communication) 5. Breather valve 6. COM Port (for RS485 communication) 7.
Figure 8 – Do not remove the label on the side of the inverter 2.2. Description of functions DC power generated by PV arrays is filtered through Input Board then enter Power Board. Input Board also offer functions such as insulation impedance detection and input DC voltage/ current detection. DC power is converted to AC power by Power Board.
C. Limited the active power fed into grid If enable the limited of active power function, inverter can limit the amount of active power fed into the grid to the desired value (expressed as percentage). D. Self-power reduction when grid is over frequency If grid frequency is higher than the limited value, inverter will reduce the output power to ensure the grid stability.
3. Installation General information in this chapter This chapter describes how to install the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverter. Installation notes: DO NOT install 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverters near flammable materials. DO NOT install 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverters in an area where flammable or explosive materials are stored.
3.2. Checks before installation Checking the outer packaging Packaging materials and components may be damaged during transport. Therefore, please check the materials of the outer packaging before installing the inverter. Check the surface of the box for external damage such as holes or tears. If any kind of damage is found, do not open the box containing the inverter and contact the supplier and transport company as soon as possible.
5x R-type terminal 1x Warranty 1x Communication Terminal Registration 1x user manual 2x warranty card 3.3. Installation tools The following tools are required for installation of the inverter and electrical connections; therefore, they must be prepared before installation. Tool Function Drill To drill holes in the wall for fixing the bracket...
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To screw the inverter to the wall- M6 hexagonal wrench mounting bracket and to open the front cover of the inverter M5 socket wrench To tighten the bolts To crimp the RJ45 connectors for RJ45 crimping tool the communication cables To insert the expansion plugs Rubber hammer into the wall holes...
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To check the voltage and current Multi-meter values To mark the wall for better fixing Marker pen precision Measuring tape To measure distances Level To make sure the bracket is level ESD gloves Protective clothing Safety goggles Protective clothing Protection mask Protective clothing 25 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3...
3.4. Installation position Select an appropriate location to install the product to make sure the inverter can work in a high efficiency condition. When selecting a location for the inverter, consider the following: Note: install vertical or backward tilt within 0-15 , Do not install forward or upside down! Figure 5 –...
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Figure 15 - Clearance for multiple inverters Note: For safety reasons, Zucchetti Centro Sistemi Spa and/or its partners may not carry out any technical repairs or maintenance work, or move the inverter from and to the ground if it is installed at a height of more than 180 cm from the ground.
3.5. Moving the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverter Unload the inverter from package, horizontally move to the install position. When open the package, at least two operators insert the hands to the back of heat sink part. Figure 6 – Removing the polystyrene protections Figure 7 –...
3.6. Installing the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverter 1) Placed the rear panel on the mounting wall, determine the mounting height of the bracket and mark the mounting poles accordingly. Drilling holes by using Hammer Drill, keep the hammer drill perpendicular to the wall and make sure the position of the holes should be suitable for the expansion bolts. 2) Insert the expansion bolt vertically into the hole.
4. Electrical connections General information in this chapter This chapter describes the electrical connections of the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverter. Carefully read this section before connecting the cables. NOTE: Before making any electrical connections, ensure that the DC and AC circuit breakers are open. Remember that the accumulated electrical charge remains in the inverter capacitor after the DC and AC circuit breakers have been switched off.
The connected panel must meet the standard IEC61730A String Maximum output IscPV(maximum) current (A) Model 3PH 15000TL-V3 23.9A 3PH 17000TL-V3 27.1A 3PH 20000TL-V3 36A/36A 31.9A 3PH 22000TL-V3 35.1A 3PH 24000TL-V3 38.3A Note: In the above table, the first value of IscPV is for MPPT1, the second value of IscPV is for MPPT2. 4.1.
4.2. Connecting PNGD cables (grounding) Connect the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverter to the ground electrode using ground protection cables (PGND). The inverter does not have a transformer, therefore the positive and negative polarities of the photovoltaic string do NOT need to be grounded. Otherwise, the inverter may fail.
Figure 11 – Preparing the ground cable (2) 3) Install the crimped OT terminal and flat washer using the M6 screw in the hole located on the inverter heatsink, as shown in the figure; tighten the screw to a torque of 5 Nm using an Allen key. Note: To ensure the anti-corrosion performances of the ground terminals, apply silica gel on them after connecting the ground cable.
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The positive and negative poles of the panels on the inverter must be connected separately. The power cable must be suitable for photovoltaic applications. Note Both MPPT inputs of the inverter should be populated, even if the system only has one string. If the strings are arranged in parallel, it is recommended to use a Y or T connection cable to double the input currents from the PV array and to populate all the MPPT inputs of the inverter, as shown in the figure.
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input power allowable for 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverters. The positive and negative terminals of the PV strings must be connected respectively to the positive and negative inputs of the input terminal block. Before connecting the power supply, be sure to disconnect the generator’s DC switch.
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Figure 13 – Positive (1) and Negative (2) MC4 connectors Note The positive and negative metal terminals are packed together with the positive and negative connectors, respectively. Separate the positive and negative metal terminals after unpacking the inverter so as to avoid confusing the polarities.
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Figure 14 – Connecting the DC input power cables (1) Note : L2 is approximately 2 or 3 mm longer than L1. 3) Insert the positive and negative power cables in the corresponding cable glands. 4) Insert the stripped positive and negative power cables in the positive and negative metal terminals respectively, and crimp them using a suitable tool.
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Figure 16 - Connecting the DC input power cables (3) Note: Insert the caps into the unused DC connectors. Removal procedure To remove the positive and negative connectors from the inverter, insert a removal tool in the bayonet coupling and press the tool with adequate force, as shown in the figure below. Before removing the positive and negative connectors, make sure that the inverter’s circuit breaker is switched off.
4.4. Connecting the AC output power cables Connect the inverter to the AC power distribution network or power grid using AC power cables. Do not use the same AC circuit breaker for multiple inverters. Do not install loads between the inverter and the AC circuit breaker.
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Figure 18 – Do not connect loads between the inverter and circuit breaker Multi-core copper cables The cross-section of the power line must be sized in order to prevent unwanted disconnections of the inverter from the grid due to high impedance of the cable connecting the inverter to the point of supply.
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The 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverters are three-phase output inverters that fully comply with the local grid connection requirements and safety standards. The inverters are equipped with AC output connectors with IP65 protection suitable for photovoltaic use; customers must provide their own AC output cable connections. Cable connection procedure 1) Remove the AC waterproof cover screw with a screwdriver, and take out the stopper in the PG waterproof joint.
Connect the phase S cable to the terminal labelled “S”, tighten the wire using a screwdriver; Connect the phase T cable to the terminal labelled “T”, tighten the wire using a screwdriver; Connect the blue (neutral) cable to the terminal labelled “N”, tighten the wire using a screwdriver.
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Figure 22 – Bottom view of the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverter Connecting the RS485 communication cables When using the RS485 communication line, the inverter must be connected to the communication equipment (for example, to a data acquisition device or PC terminal). For communication via the RS485 line, it is recommended to use AWG 24 shielded outdoor network cables with an internal resistance of less than or equal to 2 Ohm/10m and external diameter between 4.5 mm and 7.5 mm.
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Procedure 1) Remove an appropriate length of the outer insulation layer of the shielded network cable using a wire stripper. 2) Open the front cover located on the bottom of the inverter and insert the network cable into the cable gland, passing it through the external tightening nut, the seal and internal tightening nut. 3) Connect the stripped network cable to the respective pins on the plug, as shown below.
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Figure 25 – Assembling the communication connector Removal procedure Remove the RJ45 connector from the inverter by removing the plug. Then press the clip on the RJ45 connector and pull out the RJ45 connector. USB Port Port Description: USB flash disk access Use for updating the software USB port USB acquisition stick...
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COM—Multi function communication port Recommend COM cable size: Outer Name Type diameter Area (mm (mm) Outdoor shielded RS485 2 or 3core: twisted pair meets 0.25~1 Communication local standards Wire Port Description: Define Function Note RS485A RS485 signal+ Wire connection RS485A RS485 signal+ monitoring or multiple RS485B...
5. Commissioning the inverter 5.1. Safety inspection before commissioning Make sure that the DC and AC voltages fall within the range permitted by the inverter. Attention Photovoltaic strings Before turning on the inverter, it is necessary to examine the photovoltaic string. Check the open- circuit voltage of each photovoltaic panel and compare it with the data in the technical datasheet.
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If in doubt, consult the system engineer or a qualified electrician. Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. shall not be held responsible for any consequences resulting from the incorrect selection of the country code. If the inverter indicates the presence of any faults, refer to Troubleshooting and maintenance chapter of this manual or contact the Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.
6. Operating interface General information in this chapter This section describes the display and its operation, as well as the buttons and LED indicators of the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverters. 6.1. Operating panel and display Buttons and LED indicators Figure 38 - LCD display with buttons and LED indicators Main buttons: ...
6.2. Main interface LCD interface indicated inverter status, alarm information, communication connection, PV input current and voltage, grid voltage, current and frequency, today generation, total generation. Inverter working status, PV 1 input voltage and current. Inverter working status, PV 2 input voltage and current. Inverter working status, PV generated power.
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Inverter working status, total generated electricity. Inverter working status, grid voltage and current. Inverter working status, grid voltage and frequency. Inverter working status, USB status. 52 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev. 1.0 21/07/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 1.0 of 21/07/2021 - Application: GID...
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Inverter faulty alarm. When control board successfully connected with communication board, the LCD display the current state of the inverter, display as shown in the figure below. 53 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev. 1.0 21/07/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 1.0 of 21/07/2021 - Application: GID...
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Inverter states includes: wait, check, normal and fault. Inverter statuses include: Wait: the inverter is waiting for the control status at the end of the reconnection time. In this state, the PV voltage must be higher than 250 V, the grid voltage value must be between the minimum and maximum permissible limits, as should the other grid parameters;...
6.3. Main menu Long press the down button under standard interface to enter into main interface, Main interface including below information: ---------Long press DOWN Normal button 1.Enter Setting 2.Event List 3.SystemInfo 4.Display Time 5.Software Update Enter setting Interface as below --------Long press DOWN 1.Enter Setting button...
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Long press the button to Enter the main interface of "1. Enter Setting" and long press to enter the setting menu. You can select the content you want to set by short pressing the button. Note1: Some settings need to enter the password (the default password is 0001), when entering the password, short press to change the number, long press to confirm the current number, and long press after entering the correct password.
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Code Country Code Country Germany VDE4105 EU EN50438 Germany BDEW EU EN50549 Germany VDE0126 IEC EN61727 Italia CEI-021 Internal Korea Italia CEI-016 Italia Sweden Italia CEI-021 External Europe General Italia CEI0-21 In Areti Cyprus Australia India Australia AU-WA Philippines Australia AU-SA New Zealand Australia AU-VIC Brazil...
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Contr On-Off Inverter on-off local control. Set Energy Set the total power generation. You can modify the total power generation through this option. Set address Set the address (when you need to monitor multiple inverters simultaneously). Default 01. The Address indicates the address used by the inverter to send its data to the monitoring server.
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Autotest STD The test procedure is same as Autotest Fast, but it’s much more time consuming. 60 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev. 1.0 21/07/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 1.0 of 21/07/2021 - Application: GID...
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Event list Event List is used to display the real-time event records, including the total number of events and each specific ID No. and happening time. User can enter Event List interface through main interface to check details of real-time event records, Event will be listed by the happening time, and recent events will be listed in the front.
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Inverter type Use the “Up” and “Down” keys in the “System Info” menu to move, and the “OK” key to enter menu “1. Inverter type.” Here you can see the power of the inverter model Serial number Use the “Up” and “Down” keys in the “System Info” menu to move, and the “OK” key to enter menu “2. Serial number.”...
Software Update User can update software by USB flash disk, Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.a. will provide the new update software called firmware for user if it is necessary, the user needs to copy the upgrade file to the USB flash disk.
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Step 8:System update main DSP, slave DSP and ARM in turns. If main DSP update success, the LCD will display “Update DSP1 Success", otherwise display "Update DSP1 Fail"; If slave DSP update success, the LCD will display"Update DSP2 Success", otherwise display "UpdateDSP2 Fail". Step 9:After the update is completed, turn off the DC breaker, wait for the LCD screen extinguish, then recover the communication waterproof and then turn on the DC breaker and AC breaker again, the inverter will enter the running state.
7. Troubleshooting and maintenance 7.1. Troubleshooting This section contains information and procedures on how to troubleshoot any faults and errors that may occur during operation of the 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 inverter. If you have any problems with the inverter, please follow these steps. ...
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correct range. If not, contact technical support. If so, check the AC circuit breaker and the AC wiring of the inverter. If the voltage/frequency is within the acceptable range and the AC The grid frequency is too wiring is correct while the alarm ID04 GridUFP low.
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Grid instantaneous ID10 GridOVPInstant2 voltage too high 2 ID11 VGridLineFault Grid Line voltage Faulty ID12 InvOVP Inverter overvolatge The grid current sampling ID17 HwADFaultIGrid error ID18 HwADFaultDCI The DCI sampling error Grid voltage sampling ID19 HwADFaultVGrid(DC) faulty (DC side) Grid voltage sampling ID20 HwADFaultVGrid(AC) faulty (AC side)
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The GFCI sampling value between the master DSP ID29 ConsistentFault_GFCI and salve DSP is not consistent The Grid voltage sampling ID30 ConsistentFault_Vgrid value between the master and salve is not consistent 3 lines' DCI consistency ID31 ConsistentFault_DCI error SPI Communication Faulty ID33 SpiCommFault(DC) (DC side)
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Please check the wiring of PV string, whether each PV input is ID44 PvConfigError Input mode incorrect independent. If no, please contact technical support. ID45 CT Disconnect CT Fault Please check the wiring of input, output and communication Input reverse connection ID46 ReversalConnection according to the user's manual.
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ID55 Reserved Reserved environment ID57 TempFault_Env1 temperature1 protection ID58 Reserved Reserved Model 1 over-temperature ID59 TempFault_Inv1 protection ID60 Reserved Reserved ID61 Reserved Reserved There are internal faults of Unbalanced RMS value of ID65 VbusRmsUnbalance inverter, turn OFF the “DC bus voltage switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the “DC switch”.
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ID70 Reserved Reserved ID71 LLCBusOVP LLCBUS overvoltage Inverter bus voltage ID72 SwBusRmsOVP overvoltage software Inverter bus voltage ID73 SwBusInstantOVP instantaneous value overvoltagesoftware ID81 Reserved Reserved ID82 DciOCP Dci overcuurent faulty Output instantaneous ID83 SwOCPInstant current protection There are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then BuckBoost software...
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ID88 IacUnbalance Output current unbalance ID89 AFCIFault Arc Fault ID97 HwLLCBusOVP LLC hardware overvoltage Inverter bus hardware ID98 HwBusOVP overvoltage BuckBoost hardware ID99 HwBuckBoostOCP overcurrent ID100 Reserved Reserved ID102 HwPVOCP PV hardware overcurrent There are internal faults of AC output hardware ID103 HwACOCP inverter, turn OFF the “DC...
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ID115 FreqLoading Frequency loading allowable range of the inverter; if not, please contact the customer service of Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.a.; if yes, please check ID116 VoltDerating Voltage derating whether the connection between the circuit breaker at the AC side and the output cable is normal.
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Busovervoltagepermanent ID130 unrecoverBusOVP fault Busovervoltage hardware ID131 unrecoverHwBusOVP permanent fault PV unbalance current ID132 unrecoverIpvUnbalance permanent fault ID133 Reserved Reserved There are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF the “DC Output transient switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then ID134 unrecoverAcOCPInstant overcurrent permanent turn ON the “DC switch”.
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ID142 LightningProtectionFaultDC DC SPD failure ID143 LightningProtectionFaultAC AC SPD failure ID145 USBFault USB Failure ID146 WiFiFault WIFI failure ID147 BluetoothFault Bluetooth failure ID148 RTCFault RTCClock failure Communication BOARD ID149 CommEEPROMFault EEPROM error There are internal faults of Communication BOARD ID150 CommEEPROMFault inverter, turn OFF the “DC FLASH error...
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DC switch. ID162 RemoteShutdown RemoteShutdown Observe whether the fault has been eliminated after the inverter is restarted. If not, please contact the customer service of Zucchetti ID163 Drms0Shutdown Drms0 shunt down Centro Sistemi S.p.a. ID165 RemoteDerating...
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ID169 FanFault1 Fan 1 Alarm ID170 FanFault2 Fan 2 Alarm ID171 FanFault3 Fan 3 Alarm ID172 FanFault4 Fan 4 Alarm ID173 FanFault5 Fan 5 Alarm Check whether the inverter has dust and dust, whether there are foreign matters blocking the fan at the air inlet.
ID182 Reserved Reserved There are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then ID193- String fuse open circuit StringFuse_Fault0-31 turn ON the “DC switch”. Check alarm ID224 whether the fault is rectified. If no, please contact technical support.
7.3. Fan Maintenance For 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 series inverter with fans, if fan is broken or not working properly may cause inverter heat dissipation issue and effect the working efficiency of inverter. Thus, fans need to have regularly cleaning and maintain, details operating as below. Step 1: Closed inverter, check the wiring side to ensure all electrical connection of inverter is turn off .
8.4. Disposal Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.a. is not liable for the disposal of the equipment, or parts thereof, that does not take place according to the regulations and standards in force in the country of installation. The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the equipment, at the end of its useful life, must be disposed of separately from household waste.
10. Monitoring system 10.1. External Wi-Fi adapter 10.1.1. Installation Unlike the internal Wi-Fi card, the external adapter must be installed for all compatible inverters. However, the procedure is quicker and easier as there is no need to open the front cover of the inverter. In order to monitor the inverter, the RS485 communication address must be set to 01 directly from the display.
3) Connect the Wi-Fi adapter to the appropriate port, making sure to follow the direction of the connection and ensure correct contact between the two parts. Figure 43 – Inserting and securing the external Wi-Fi adapter 4) Switch on the inverter by following the procedure described in the manual. 10.1.2.
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If the Wi-Fi signal is present at the location where the inverter is installed, the configuration procedure can begin. If the Wi-Fi signal does not reach the inverter, a system must be installed to amplify the signal and bring it to the installation location.
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Figure 45 – Disabling automatic reconnection to a network 2) Connect to a Wi-Fi network generated by the inverter's Wi-Fi adapter (i.e. AP_*******, where ******* indicates the serial number of the Wi-Fi adapter shown on the label of the device), which operates as an access point.
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Figure 47 – Password of external Wi-Fi adapter Note: To ensure that the adapter is connected to the PC or smartphone during the configuration procedure, enable automatic reconnection of the AP_******* network. Figure 48 – Password entry prompt 86 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev.
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Note: the Access Point is not able to provide internet access; confirm to maintain the Wi-Fi connection, even if the internet is not available Figure 49 – Screen indicating that the Internet cannot be accessed 4) Open a browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and enter the IP address 10.10.100.254 in the address bar at the top of the screen.
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5) The status screen will open, showing the logger information such as the serial number and firmware version. Check that the Inverter Information fields are filled in with the inverter information. The language of the page can be changed using the command in the top right-hand corner. Figure 51 –...
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Note: check that the signal strength is greater than 30%, if not, bring the router closer or install a repeater or signal amplifier. Click Next. Figure 52 – Screen for selecting the available wireless network (1) 8) Enter the password of the Wi-Fi network (Wi-Fi modem), clicking on Show Password to make sure it is correct;...
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Figure 53 – Screen for entering the password of the wireless network (2) 9) Click “Next” again without ticking any of the options relating to the system security. Figure 54 - Screen for setting the security options (3) 90 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev.
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10) Click “OK”. Figure 55 – Final configuration screen (4) 11) At this point, if the configuration of the adapter is successful, the last configuration screen will appear, and the telephone or PC will unpair from the inverter’s Wi-Fi network. 12) Manually close the web page with the Close key on the PC por remove it from the background of the telephone.
Figure 56 - Successful configuration screen 10.1.3. Verification Wait two minutes after configuring the adapter and then go back to the Wi-Fi network selection screen to verify that the AP_******* network is no longer present. The absence of the Wi-Fi network in the list will confirm the successful configuration of the Wi-Fi adapter.
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Figure 57 – Wi-Fi network search on Smartphone (iOS and Android); Access point of the Wi-Fi adapter is no longer visible If the Wi-Fi network is still present in the list, connect to it again and enter the status page. Check the following information: a.
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Figure 58 – Status screen Status of LEDs present on the adapter 1) Initial status: NET (left LED ): off COM (central LED): steady on READY (right LED): flashing on Figure 59 - Initial status of LEDs 94 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev.
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2) Final status: NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED): steady on READY (right LED): flashing on Figure 60 - Final status of LEDs If the NET LED does not light up or if the Remote Server A option in the Status page still shows “Not Connected”, the configuration was not successful, i.e.
Figure 61 – Reset button on the Wi-Fi adapter 10.1.4. Troubleshooting Status of LEDs present on the adapter 1) Irregular communication with inverter NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED ): off READY (right LED): flashing on Figure 62 - Irregular communication status between inverter and Wi-Fi 96 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev.
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Check the Modbus address set on the inverter: Enter the main menu with the ESC key (first key on the left), go to System Info and press ENTER to enter the submenu. Scroll down to the Modbus address parameter and make sure it is set to 01 (and in any case, other than 00).
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Figure 64 - Irregular communication status between Wi-Fi and remote server Check that the configuration procedure has been carried out correctly and that the correct network password has been entered. When searching for the Wi-Fi network using a smartphone or PC, make sure that the Wi-Fi signal is strong enough (a minimum RSSI signal strength of 30% is required during configuration).
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select “Other” from the Wireless and networks menu and make sure that the Network type is set to 3G/4G/5G. b) In the Android settings menu, go to Wireless & networks > Other. Select Mobile Hotspot/Tethering, and then enable the Wi-Fi mobile hotspot option; wait a few seconds for the wireless network to be created.
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Figure 66 - Configuration of an iOS smartphone as a hotspot router At this point, it is necessary to re-configure the Wi-Fi adapter using a PC or smartphone other than the one used as a modem. During this procedure, when asked to select the Wi-Fi network, choose the one activated by the smartphone and then enter the password associated with it (which can be changed from the personal hotspot settings).
10.2. Ethernet adapter 10.2.1. Installation Installation must be carried out for all inverters compatible with the adapter. However, the procedure is quicker easier there need open front cover inverter. Proper operation of the device requires the presence of a modem correctly connected to the network and in operation in order to achieve stable data transmission from the inverter to the server.
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3) Remove the ring nut and the waterproof cable gland from the adapter to allow the network cable to pass through; then insert the network cable network into the appropriate port on the inside of the adapter and tighten the ring nut and cable gland to ensure a stable connection. Figure 68 –...
5) Connect the other end of the network cable to the ETH output (or equivalent) of the modem or a suitable data transmission device. Figure 70 – Connecting the network cable to the modem 6) Switch on the inverter by following the procedure described in the manual. 7) Unlike Wi-Fi cards, the Ethernet adapter does not need to be configured and starts transmitting data shortly after the inverter is switched on.
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Figure 71 - Initial status of LEDs 2) Final status: NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED): steady on SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 72 - Final status of LEDs 104 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev. 1.0 21/07/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
10.2.3. Troubleshooting Status of LEDs present on the adapter Irregular communication with inverter NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED ): off SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 73 - Irregular communication status between the inverter and adapter Check the Modbus address set on the inverter: Enter the main menu with the ESC key (first key on the left), go to System Info and press ENTER to enter the submenu.
Figure 74 - Irregular communication status between the adapter and remote server Check that the router has access to the network and that the connection is stable; check that a PC can access the Internet Check that port 80 of the router is open and enabled to send data. It is advisable to check the brand and model of the home router you are trying to connect to the Ethernet adapter;...
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Installation tools: Cross screwdriver 4G adapter 1) Switch off the inverter following the procedure described in this manual. 2) Remove the cover for accessing the Wi-Fi/ GPRS connector on the bottom of the inverter by unscrewing the two cross-head screws (a), or by unscrewing the cover (b), depending on the inverter model, as shown in the figure.
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Figure 76 – Inserting and securing the 4G adapter 4) Switch on the inverter by following the procedure described in the manual. 5) Unlike Wi-Fi cards, the 4G adapter does not need to be configured and starts transmitting data shortly after the inverter is switched on.
10.3.2. Verification After installing the adapter, within the next 3 minutes check the status of the LEDs on the device to ensure that the device is configured correctly. Status of LEDs present on the adapter 1) Initial status: NET (left LED ): off COM (central LED): flashing on SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 77 - Initial status of LEDs...
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Figure 78 - Final status of LEDs Status of LEDs present on the adapter 1) Irregular communication with inverter NET (left LED): on COM (central LED ): off SER (right LED): on Figure 79 - Irregular communication status between inverter and adapter Check the Modbus address set on the inverter: Enter the main menu with the ESC key (first key on the left), go to System Info and press ENTER to enter the submenu.
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Check that the 4G adapter is correctly and securely connected to the inverter, making sure to tighten the two cross-head screws provided. 2) Irregular communication with remote server: NET (left LED): flashing on COM (central LED): on SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 80 - Irregular communication status between the adapter and remote server Check that the 4G signal is present in the installation location (the adapter uses the Vodafone network for 4G transmission;...
10.4. Datalogger 10.4.1. Preliminary notes on how to configure the datalogger The AzzurroZCS inverters can be monitored via a datalogger connected to a Wi-Fi network present at the place of installation or via an ethernet cable connected to a modem. The inverters are connected in a daisy chain to the datalogger via a RS485 serial line.
All these devices carry out the same function, i.e. they transmit data from the inverters to a web server to allow remote monitoring of the system either through the “Azzurro Monitoring” app or through the “www.zcsazzurroportal.com” website. All the Azzurro ZCS inverters can be monitored using the datalogger; different models or families of inverters can also be monitored.
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Figure 84 – Tightening the network cable to the RS485 terminal block Figure 85 – Connecting the serial line via the RS485 terminal block and via the RJ45 plug For the 3PH HYD5000-HYD20000-ZSS three-phase hybrid inverter, use only one positive and one negative of those shown in the figure below.
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c. Position the dip switches of the last inverter of the daisy chain as shown in the figure below for activating the 120 Ohm resistor and closing the communication chain. If there are no switches, physically connect a 120 Ohm resistor to terminate the bus. Figure 87 –...
10.4.3. ZSM-DATALOG-04 AND ZSM-DATALOG-10 DEVICES The initial status of the LEDs on the datalogger will be: POWER steady on 485 steady on LINK off STATUS steady on 10.4.4. WI-FI CONFIGURATION To configure the datalogger via Wi-Fi, please refer to the chapter on monitoring systems, as the configuration is similar to that of any type of Wi-Fi adapter.
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Figure 90 - Wi-Fi network search on iOS smartphone (left) and Android (right) Note: Disconnect from any Wi-Fi networks to which you are connected by removing automatic access. Figure 91 - Disabling automatic reconnection to a network Connect to a Wi-Fi network generated by the datalogger (i.e. AP_*******, where ******* indicates the serial number of the datalogger shown on the label of the device), which operates as an Access Point.
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Figure 92 - Password entry prompt Note: the Access Point is not able to provide internet access; confirm to maintain the Wi-Fi connection, even if internet is not available. Figure 93 - Screen showing that the Internet cannot be accessed Open a browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and enter the IP address 10.10.100.254 in the address bar at the top of the screen.
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Figure 94 - Screen for logging into the web server to configure the datalogger The status screen will open, showing the datalogger information such as serial number and firmware version. Check that the fields relating to the Inverter Information are filled in with the information of all the inverters connected.
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Click on the Wizard setup button in the left-hand column. Now click on the Start button to start the configuration wizard. Figure 96 – Screen for starting (1) the Setup Wizard Check the “Cable Connection” option and then click “Next.” Figure 97 - Screen for the selection of “Cable connection”...
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Figure 98 – Screen for automatically obtaining the IP address (5) Click on Next without making any changes. Figure 99 - Screen for setting the security options (6) Complete the configuration procedure by clicking OK, as shown in the following screen. 121 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev.
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Figure 100 – Final configuration screen (7) If the configuration procedure is successful, the following screen will appear. If this screen does not appear, try refreshing the browser page. The screen will prompt you to manually close the page; close the page from the background of your phone or from the close button on your PC.
10.4.6. Checking that the datalogger has been configured correctly Wait two minutes after completing the configuration of the device. First of all, check that the LINK LED on the device is on and steady. Figure 102 – LED indicating the correct configuration of the datalogger Enter the IP address 10.10.100.254 again, and the login credentials (“admin”...
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Figure 103 – Main status screen and checking of correct configuration Figure 104 - Main status screen and checking of correct configuration If the Remote Server A item in the Status page is still “Unpingable”, the configuration was not successful, i.e. the incorrect router password was entered or the device was disconnected during connection.
10.4.7. ZSM-RMS001/M200 and ZSM-RMS001/M1000 Devices 10.4.7.1. Mechanical description and Datalogger interface Mechanical Dimensions: 127mm x 134 x 52 mm Protection rating: IP20 The usable ports are indicated below. LAN cable connection port RS485 cable connection port Battery pack Power supply connection port connection port Figure 106 - Datalogger rear panel...
10.4.7.2. Connecting the Datalogger to the inverters A serial communication via RS485 cable is provided for connecting to the inverters. The GND cable does not need to be connected to the inverters. Follow the connections as shown in the table below.
10.4.7.5. Connecting the LM2-485 PRO cell irradiance and temperature sensor to the datalogger For proper installation, make sure to connect the sensor signal cable and the power cable. In particular, the sensor of the signal cables must be connected in a daisy chain configuration to the remaining devices on the RS485 bus, as shown in the table below.
A stable communication in terms of signal and power supply, up to 200m, is guaranteed by using the RS485 cable, type Te.Co. 15166 (2x2x0,22+1x0,22)st/pu. For longer distances, a connection to the signal side of the datalogger is recommended, and a connection to the +12V power supply via an external power supply unit.
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A window will open where you can search for each type of device connected to the Datalogger, after indicating the range of addresses associated with the relative devices. If a meter is one of the devices connected to the Datalogger, select the type of Meter/Datalogger communication interface and the relative communication protocol.
From this moment, the datalogger is correctly configured (all devices must be in the “saved” status) and therefore a new installation can be created on the ZCS Azzurro portal for associating the datalogger and the devices connected to it. 10.4.8.1. Configuring the Datalogger on the ZCS Azzurro portal Access the ZCS Azzurro portal (https://www.zcsazzurroportal.com).
Enter the serial number (S/N) of the datalogger and click “Check RMS”. If the datalogger has been configured correctly, a screen will open where you can enter the required information relating to the field to be installed. Once the “location” of the field has been entered, click “Calculate Location Information” to allow the system to obtain the latitude, longitude and time zone of the installation.
By entering the credentials: username = admin and password = admin, you can change the configuration from dynamic to static by selecting the network window (see blue arrow) and then the “STATIC” option (see green arrow). To complete the operation, click “Apply” (see arrow).
10.4.9.2. Features of local monitoring After installation and configuration, local monitoring makes it possible to monitor the fundamental parameters of the photovoltaic system, even without an internet connection, from any device connected to the same local network. In particular, it is possible to monitor the power and energy of the inverters and the storage systems over the last 7 days.
11. Warranty terms and conditions To view the Warranty Terms and Conditions” offered by ZCS Azzurro, please refer to the documentation inside the product box and on the website www.zcsazzurro.com. 135 / 135 User’s Manual 3PH 15000TL-24000TL-V3 Rev. 1.0 21/07/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
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