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Additional Symbols and Warning Notices on the Inverter ..............13 Description of Device Operating Mode ............................14 Infastructure Requirements........................14 Features of REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV ...................... 15 External Dimensions ..........................16 Block Diagram ............................17 Control Panel ............................17 Internal Data Logger..........................
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List of Error Messages .......................... 48 Options Irradiation and Temperature Sensor ....................53 8.1.1 Inverter Sensor Interface ........................53 8.1.2 Sensor Type Si-13TC-T-K Cable ....................... 53 8.1.3 Assembling of the Sensor Plug ......................54 REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
Provide all future users of the device access to the operating instructions. Symbols and Markup Prerequisite One-step instruction Multiple-step instruction • Bulleted list Highlighting Highlighting within a text Result REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
A notice describes information which is important for the optimum and cost- effective operation of the equipment. Pos: 9 /Invert er Manuals/Sicherheitshinweise/Einleitung/Sicherheits hinweis e @ 1\mod_140 534 485 681 9_641 .docx @ 7 351 @ 1 @ 1 REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
Pos: 10 /Inverter Manuals/Sic herheits hinweise/ Bestimmungs gem äße Verw endung/8 40 8 42 @ 1\mod_140 48 120 090 63_64 1.docx @ 6 91 3 @ 2 @ 1 Designated Use The REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV inverter, also referred to in these operating instructions as the inverter, is a solar inverter, which transforms the direct current generated by the PV generator (photovoltaic modules) into alternating current and feeds this into the power supply network.
If necessary, use suitable protective equipment (for example, goggles, safety footwear, protective gloves). Do not stand under hanging loads. Remove any liquids onto the floor immediately to avoid the danger of slipping. REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
IEC 61439-1: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies - Part 1: General rules IEC 61643-11: Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems - Requirements and test methods REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
Before beginning of work switch unit free of voltage. Warning of electrical voltage on DC and AC side. All solar strings on the DC side are at voltage. Discharging time of the device longer than 15 minutes. REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
Pos: 21 /Inverter Manuals/G erätebesc hreibung/Funktions prinzip/ 842 @ 3\m od_14 78 694 165 628 _6 41. docx @ 25 306 @ 2 @ 1 Operating Mode The REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV transforms the direct current generated by photovoltaic (PV) modules into alternating current and feeds this into the public grid.
IEC 60364-5-52 Selection and erection of electrical equipment - wiring systems BDEW Technical Guidelines Technical Guidelines For the REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV an isolating transformer with the following specifications is required: Specification of medium voltage transformers 46K-MV Rated power 40 kVA...
The parameters required are selected and entered on the 8-key control panel. The control panel is illuminated when a key is pressed and turns dark automatically. REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
Installation in non-ventilated ended cabinets and enclosures is not allowed because the unit in operation emits heat. • To allow for the heat dissipation required, keep the following minimum distances from the ceiling and wall as well as from neighbouring devices: REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
The devices must be stored in clean and dry premises, if possible in their original packaging. The storage temperature must be in the range of -25 – +60 °C. Permissible variations in temperature may not exceed 20 °C (68 °F) per hour. REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
Pos: 34 /Inverter Manuals/Installation/Lieferu mfang überprüfen/842 @ 3\m od_1 478 694 838 881 _6 41. docx @ 25 368 @ 2 @ 1 Check delivery The scope of delivery includes the following: • Solar Inverter REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV • Wall mounting plate •...
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Fix the lifting eye plates into the slot (see red arrows): Carefully lift the inverter out of the box with a crane or with 2 persons. Keep the product weight of 75.6 kg in mind! REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
Do not use the cover to hold the device. Only use the four holding grips to move the device. When designing the attachment of the wall-mounting plate, take the product weight of 75.6 kg into account. Do not open device. Opening the device voids the warranty. REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
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3. Attach the lower clip into the slit of the wall mounting-bracket and apply the upper clip. 4. Attach the inverter with the 3 screws included (M5x20) at the top of the wall-mounting bracket (red arrows). REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
DANGER Risk of electric shock and fire caused by high discharge current Before connecting the device to the supply circuit, establish a ground - connection by means of the labelled ground stud! REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
AC cable inductance can lead to increasing line impedances. This can lead to voltage distortions and error messages with regards to: • Grid overvoltage (long cable) • Increased operating noise of the inverters (short cable) REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
The inverter has a single DC input for connecting the solar generator. The module strings must be combined in a separate DC string combiner box. The DC terminals can be used with aluminum and copper wires. Please also check the installation instruction of Phoenix Contact. REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
To clamp the clamping point, insert a screwdriver in the round opening on the orange cover and tilt it forwards. Lift the connection housing onto the inverter housing, fitting it into four threaded bolts of the inverter housing. REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
The bus termination is made by means of wire jumpers on RS485 OUT to the last bus user (inverter “n”). Signal Pin 1 (only used for termination) Pin 2 RS485 + Pin 3 RS485 - Pin 4 Reference REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
If at the DC input of the inverter sufficient voltage is present, the inverter starts operation. Note: The control panel, including its status indicators, display, and operator keys, is only active when the PV generator is supplying sufficiently voltage. REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
After the initial setting and confirmation of the country code the country code can only be altered within 40 hours. This is also valid for replacement devices. The country code can then only be changed by authorized service personnel. REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
To be certain, you will be asked whether you wish to accept the country code. After accepting the country code it can only be changed within 40 hours. Set Country to AR-N 4105 ? Cancel REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
Press the arrow key to display the current yield data and the operating hours having currently elapsed. Energy absolute Day : 0.7 kWh Month : 5.3 kWh Year : 49.2 kWh Total : 265.8 kWh Oper. hr : 16.1 h Fig. 18: Energy yield absolute display REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
Fig. 20: Standardized data input display Press the OK key to apply the set value. Press the ESC key to discard the value and display the previous “normalized yield” level. Press the F1 key to display the menu. REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
Analysis Ethernet Actual values RS485 Failure memory Configuration Country Device Information Power Languages Limitation PAC Communication Date / Time Activation Portal settings Send configuration Portal Overview Testfunction Version number Country Current language Ethernet REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
Monitoring with REFUlog TheREFUsol 40K / 46K-MV inverter can be connected to the monitoring portal REFUlog using direct Ethernet connection to the internet, or via RS485 and the REFUcontrol data-gateway. Once an internet connection is established, the inverter will automatically start to send data to REFUlog every 5 minutes.
Press OK to confirm. 10. Navigate to Configuration > Communication > Ethernet > DNS. 11. Enter arbitrary IPv4 address of the superior DNS server Default value: 0.0.0.0 12. Press OK to confirm. 13. Restart inverter. REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
0 = Portal monitoring via Ethernet not active 1 = Portal monitoring via Ethernet active Notice If the inverter is connected with RS485 to REFUcontrol, the setting 0 (Portal Monitoring via Ethernet not active) must be used! REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
On request of our service, you can send a test data package to the portal. Open the menu and select „yes“. Pos: 70 /Inverter Manuals/Fehlerbehebung/ Übersc hrift/Fehlerbehebung @ 1\ mod_1 406 62 400 760 2_6 41. docx @ 76 43 @ 1 @ 1 REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
To acknowledge the fault message, press the ESC key or turn the inverter off with the DC switch and wait min. 30 seconds to turn the inverter ON again. REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
As long as the inverter is detecting phase overvoltage. a grid overvoltage or under voltage: check line voltages (with a true 9001A Grid The power section has detected a undervoltage LT phase undervoltage. RMS measurement device). If you REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
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90032 Restart The system has been rebooted. Should these notifications occur repeatedly during daily operation, please contact Service. 90050 AC condition AC switch on condition not fulfilled Wait until the network is stable REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
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Check system isolation. If you within 20 ms consider the system isolation to be Measured value >60 mA -> Trip in order, contact Service. within 130 ms Measured value >30 mA -> Trip within 280 ms REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
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20 mA, 130 mA, 280 mA respectively A0116 R-detect Do nothing. The inverter will acknowledge the error automatically. If problem occurs repeatedly, contact Service. A0117 Isolation test Test isolation test is taking too long. Please contact Service unit REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
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KL LT temperature sensor cooler left A017C N15V LT aux. N15V supply voltage at the power Supply stack is too low. A017D Phase defect an error has been detected in the power modules REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
Pin 5 Shield 8.1.2 Sensor Type Si-13TC-T-K Cable Sensor cable color Signal Supply voltage (12-28 VDC) Black Ground Orange Measurement signal irradiation (0-10 V) Brown Measurement signal temperature (0-10 V) Black, thick Shield REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
AWG 26 – 20 0.79″ 0.6 ft lbs 2 ft lbs 8.1.4 Connection of the Sensor at the Solar Inverter Fig. 22: Standard connection at a solar inverter (not applicable at AFCI variant) REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
8.2.1 Overview REFUsol solar inverters have an internal grid protection relay and section switch. Depending on local connection, installation instructions and the selected line voltage level either the internal grid protection relay can be used with section switch, or an external grid protection relay must be used with section switch also.
Fig. 24: Single external stop signal Fig. 25: Redundant external stop signal (does not apply to AFCI variant) Fig. 26: Single external stop signal with sensor connected (does not apply to AFCI variant) REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
Max. short-circuit current, AC-I 17.53 Max. THD (%) < 3% Max. AC protection (A) AC circuit breaker external Max. Efficiency (%) 98.2% 98.3% European Efficiency (%) 97.8% 98.1% MPPT Efficiency (%) > 99.9% REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
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Sensor / external stop signal) Dimensions W x H x D (mm) 755 x 820 x 300 Packaging dimensions W x H x D (mm) 795 x 950 x 510 Weight (kg) 75.6 REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV REFU Elektronik GmbH...
(Monday - Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm, Friday 8 am to 4 pm) Online Email: service.energy@refu.com Website: www.refu.com You should have the following data at hand: • Exact description of the error with error code • Device type • Serial number • Firmware version REFU Elektronik GmbH REFUsol 40K / 46K-MV...
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