Tigo TS4-A Installation Manual
Enables monitoring and rapid shutdown with tap and cca
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- Page 1 Installation Manual TS4-A with TAP and CCA...
- Page 2 National Electric Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70 and/or local electrical codes. When the photovoltaic array is exposed to light, it supplies a DC voltage to the Tigo TS4 units. The TS4 units start in the “ON” state and their output voltage may be as high as the PV module open circuit voltage (V ) when connected to the module.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Modbus RS-485 Wiring Diagram & Configuration Template Configuration, Registration, & Commissioning Tigo SMART App Getting Started Select Equipment Configure Module Layout Connect CCA To Smartphone Configure Network Settings – Connect CCA To Internet Commission The TS4-A Units – Run Discovery... -
Page 4: Tigo System Overview
TIGO SYSTEM OVERVIEW Module Level Power Electronics: TS4-A Modular smart electronics platform Communication Accessories: Tigo Access Point (TAP) Wireless communication device for monitoring and safety features access point Cloud Connect RS485-1 GATEWAY RS485-2 POWER Advanced (CCA) Data logger and rapid shutdown control... -
Page 5: Ts4 Flex Mlpe Functions
TS4 FLEX MLPE FUNCTIONS The TS4 Flex MLPE platform is incremental in functionality. Select the TS4 version with features that best address the needs of your project. MONITORING TS4-A-M TS4-A-M 4 - 123A Monitoring • Reduced O&M costs • CRM integration •... -
Page 6: Communication Accessories
COMMUNICATION ACCESSORIES Tigo Access Point (TAP) Quick RS485 connect terminal block DATA DATA 120Ω resistor access point Cable gland Mesh configuration: Wireless range: 33ft (10m) max between TAP and • • 300 TS4 units per TAP closest TS4 unit 900 TS4 units per CCA •... -
Page 7: System Overview: Ts4-A
Note: connect modules to TS4-A inputs before connecting outputs • TS4-A mounting is recommended on the upper right as shown, but can be placed on upper left if needed (due to racking constraints, etc.) TS4-A cable glands must not be facing up •... -
Page 8: Mlpe Installation Notes
• To enable Monitoring and Safety features: • Collect the TS4 removable barcode label, install and commission with CCA & TAP. TS4-A-O 4 - 123A Module frame specifications for mounting TS4-A: ALUMINUM FRAME min. 22mm FRAME THICKNESS RANGE 1.2mm - 3mm min. -
Page 9: String Design With Ts4-A
STRING DESIGN WITH TS4-A TS4-A-M: MONITORING: Standard rules for string length and design. Requires CCA and TAP for monitoring. TS4-A-M 4 - 123A Monitoring TS4-A-S: SAFETY: Standard rules for string length and design. Requires CCA and TAP for monitoring and rapid shutdown. -
Page 10: Ts4-A Installation
Always connect modules to TS4-A inputs before connecting outputs. Each TS4-A must have a PV module connected to its inputs before connecting the outputs of TS4-A units in series. To disconnect TS4-A from a module, disconnect the TS4-A outputs from the string before disconnecting the TS4-A inputs from the module junction box. -
Page 11: Communication Installation
COMMUNICATION INSTALLATION COMMUNICATION DESIGN RULES • MESH CONFIGURATION • 300 TS4 units per TAP • 900 TS4 units per CCA • 7 TAPs per CCA • 33ft (10m) max between TAP and closest TS4 unit • 115ft (35m) max wireless range using mesh •... -
Page 12: Tap Installation - Mesh Configuration
TAP INSTALLATION - MESH CONFIGURATION access point TAP attaches to module frame using built-in bracket. Mounting holes are also available in case of frameless modules. Place TAP within 10m of any TS4 unit in the array, with a maximum distance of 10m between TS4 units and 35m from TAP to farthest TS4. -
Page 13: Tap Placement Example - Mesh
TAP PLACEMENT EXAMPLE - MESH 230ft (70m) max access point 33ft (10m) max 33ft (10m) max Place TAP within 10m of any TS4 unit in the array. Maximum distance of 10m between TS4 units that belong to a single TAP. Maximum distance of 35m (115ft) between TAP and farthest TS4 unit. -
Page 14: Cca Installation
CCA INSTALLATION • CCA is required for monitoring and rapid shutdown Optional for optimization and long strings • • Install near inverter with access to AC power and internet • Ethernet and Wi-Fi are built-in Connector for external switch DC power (optional) input RS485-1... -
Page 15: Cca Led Status Guide
Discovery is complete and found all CCA and is actively in use. expected TAPs and TS4 units, and CCA is able to connect to the Tigo server. Discovery Power Off / No Status •... -
Page 16: Cca & Tap Wiring
CCA & TAP WIRING Connector blocks: Quick connectors: Connector blocks: Quick connectors: use screw terminals press wire into terminal use screw terminals press wire into terminal Remove resistor to connect Remove resistor to connect another Access Point in series. another Access Point in series. - + B A - + B A RS485-1... -
Page 17: Modbus Rs-485 Wiring Diagram & Configuration Template
MODBUS RS-485 WIRING DIAGRAM & CONFIGURATION TEMPLATE • Up to 32 Modbus RS-485 devices can be connected to a single Cloud Connect/CCA • All devices must have a unique Modbus address • All devices connected in series must have the same baud rate, parity, and stop bit settings •... -
Page 18: Configuration, Registration, & Commissioning
CONFIGURATION, REGISTRATION, & COMMISSIONING • For residential systems, perform configuration, registration, and commissioning via the Tigo SMART App. • For non-residential systems, perform site configuration online at https://smart.tigoenergy.com. Recommended procedure: Enter site layout online Type or scan TS4 barcodes into online layout... -
Page 19: Tigo Smart App
TIGO SMART APP Commissioning a new system using the Tigo App 3.0 Use the Tigo SMART app to: • Create a system • Input owner info • Enter inverter & module types • Configure layout and scan barcodes • Configure network •... -
Page 20: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Requires active mobile data connection If you do not have an installer account, tap ‘Enroll’ to create a new account. All system data can also be accessed and edited here: smart.tigoenergy.com To proceed with a new installation, tap ‘+’ at the top right of the display To service or monitor an existing system that has already been configured, tap on that... -
Page 21: Select Equipment
SELECT EQUIPMENT Requires active mobile data connection • Go to ‘Select Equipment’ • Tap ‘+’ at the top right of the display to add equipment • Choose the inverter model, the number of MPPTs, and the associated CCA • Select the manufacturer and model of the PV modules •... -
Page 22: Configure Module Layout
CONFIGURE MODULE LAYOUT Requires active mobile data connection • Place modules in the Layout grid according to their physical placement on site • Note: Matching the physical map of the system is optional but improves its appearance in the monitoring portal and makes maintenance easier •... -
Page 23: Connect Cca To Smartphone
To connect the Smartphone to • the CCA via Bluetooth, tap the serial number of the CCA you wish to connect with Note: Use the Tigo Smart App to • pair with the CCA, instead of the phone’s Bluetooth pairing screen •... -
Page 24: Configure Network Settings - Connect Cca To Internet
• The test performs a series of checks that can be used for troubleshooting the network connection • Tap ‘Done’ to continue COMMISSION THE TS4-A UNITS – RUN DISCOVERY Requires smartphone – CCA connection • Tap ‘Next’ in the ‘CCA Network Settings’ to go to ‘Discovery’... -
Page 25: Appendix
Appendix Product Specifications, Rapid Shutdown, Legacy Communication... -
Page 26: Technical Specifications - Ts4-A-M & Ts4-A-S
Impedance Matching Output Voltage Limit Maximum System Voltage 1500V 1500V Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) and TAP/Gateway required for rapid shutdown compliance with TS4-A-S & TS4-A-O. 138.4 22.9 Mechanical Operating Temperature Range (IEC) -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F), RH < 85% 139.7... -
Page 27: Technical Specifications - Ts4-A-O
(NEC 2017 & 2020 690.12) Impedance Matching Output Voltage Limit Maximum System Voltage 1000V / 1500V Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) and TAP/Gateway required for rapid shutdown compliance with TS4-A-S & TS4-A-O. Mechanical MOUNT HOLE 77.8 Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F), RH < 85% 15.6... -
Page 28: Technical Specifications - Cca & Tap
Each CCA supports up to 900 TS4 units and up to 7 TAPs Legacy Configuration Each CCA supports up to 360 TS4 units and up to 7 TAPs User Interface Mobile App: Tigo SMART App for Android and iOS Multi-function LED status indicator Power Supply (Optional) 126.2... -
Page 29: Testing Rapid Shutdown
TESTING RAPID SHUTDOWN TS4-O, TS4-S, TS4-A-S, and TS4-A-O installed with Cloud Connect Advanced and TAP are a solution to meet the NEC 2017 & 2020 690.12 Rapid Shutdown requirements. TS4 units with the safety feature automatically enter rapid shutdown mode when the CCA is switched off and resume energy production when power is restored to the CCA. -
Page 30: Tap Placement - Legacy (Pre-Mesh)
TAP PLACEMENT - LEGACY ( PRE-MESH ) access point access point 50ft (15m) Place TAP near center of array or each TAP attaches to module frame using sub-array. built-in bracket. Mounting holes are also available in case of frameless modules. Connector blocks: Quick connectors: use screw terminals... -
Page 31: Miscellaneous
MISCELLANEOUS Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. -
Page 32: Installation Complete
1.408.402.0802 For technical information: For additional info and product selection assistance, use Tigo’s online design tool at support.tigoenergy.com www.tigoenergy.com/design Tigo Energy, Inc. 655 Campbell Technology Pkwy Suite 150, Campbell, California 95008 USA www.tigoenergy.com P: +1.408.402.0802 F:+1.408.358.6279 | sales@tigoenergy.com...
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