Table of Contents Preliminary safety instructions ................................7 1.1. Safety instructions ..................................7 1.2. Symbols and icons .................................. 10 Product features ......................................12 2.1. Product presentation ................................12 2.2. Description of functions ..............................14 2.3. Module protection .................................. 16 2.4. Efficiency and derating curves ............................18 Inverter Storage ......................................
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7.1. Operating panel and display .............................. 58 7.2. Main interface ..................................59 7.3. Main menu ....................................62 7.4. Updating Inverter Software ............................... 65 Troubleshooting and maintenance ..............................67 8.1. Troubleshooting ..................................67 8.2. Maintenance ..................................... 72 8.3. Maintenance ..................................... 73 8.4.
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3.4.2. Electrical connections and configuration ........................104 3.4.3. ZSM-DATALOG-04 AND ZSM-DATALOG-10 DEVICES ..................108 3.4.4. WI-FI CONFIGURATION ..............................108 3.4.5. Ethernet configuration ..............................108 3.4.6. Checking that the datalogger has been configured correctly ................115 3.4.7. ZSM-RMS001/M200 and ZSM-RMS001/M1000 Devices .................. 119 3.4.7.1.
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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 inverters: 3PH 250KTL-HV / 3PH 255KTL-HV Keep this manual so that it is accessible at all times.
For safety reasons, this inverter can only be installed by a qualified electrician with the necessary training and/or skills and knowledge. Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damage to property or personal injury caused by incorrect use of the device.
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If necessary, request assistance from an installer of photovoltaic systems or from Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with vehicles suitable to protect the components (in particular, electronic components) against violent knocks, humidity, vibrations, etc.
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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 High voltage of inverter may be harmful to health! Only qualified personnel can operate the product. Keep this product out of the reach of children. Danger Pay attention to possible burns due to hot parts. Only touch the screen or press the keys while the inverter is in operation.
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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). RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark). The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Australian standards. 11 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV 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 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 ZCS will not take the responsibility.
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Supported grid type Dimensions description • Overall dimensions: L x W x H = 1100.5 mm x 713.5 mm x 368 mm Figure 3 – Front, side and back view of the inverter and bracket 13 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev.
• Labels on the inverter Figure 4 – Do not remove the label on the side of the inverter 2.2. Description of functions The DC voltage generated by the PV modules is filtered through the input board before entering the power board.
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Electrical block diagram AZZURRO 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV has 16-24 DC input strings. 8-12 MPPT trackers that converters the direct current of PV array to grid-compliant, three phase current and feeds in into the utility grid. Both DC and AC side has Surge Protection Device (SPD). Figure 5 –...
Inverter functions A. Energy management unit Remote control to start/ shunt down inverter through an external control. B. Feeding reactive power into the grid The inverter is able to produce reactive power thus to feed it into the grid through the setting of the phase shift factor.
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D. Internal protection of the inverter device The inverter has all kinds of internal protections to protect the device and internal components when abnormal situations occur on the grid or DC input line. E. Ground fault protection The inverter must be used with photovoltaic modules connected with “floating” connections, i.e. with positive and negative terminals that are not grounded.
3. Inverter Storage If inverter is not installing immediately, storage condition need meet below requirements: Place inverter into the original package and leave desiccant inside, sealed tight with taps. Keep the storage temperature around -40℃~70℃, Relative humidity 0~95%, no condensation. Storage temperature and humidity ...
4. Installation General information in this chapter This chapter describes how to install the 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV inverter. Installation notes: DO NOT install 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV inverters near flammable materials. DO NOT install 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV inverters in an area where flammable or explosive materials are stored.
4.1. Installation process Figure 8 - Installation steps 4.2. 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.
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PV- input connector 24PCS PV+ metal pin 24PCS PV- metal pin 24PCS M10*90Hexagon screws 4 PCS M4X14 Cross round head triple 1 PCS set screw (Only for DC switch lock) M6*30 Hexagon screws 2 PCS Manual 1PCS Warranty Card 1PCS Quality Certificate 1PCS 22 / 128...
COM 16pin connector 1PCS 4.3. 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 Recommended drill bit: 10mm fixing the bracket To screw and unscrew screws for Screwdriver...
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To remove the DC connectors MC4 removal tool from the inverter Diagonal pliers To cut and tighten the cable ends To remove the outer sheath of Wire stripping tool the cables RJ45 2 pieces Cable cutter To cut the power cables Crimping tool To crimp the power cables To check the voltage and current...
Safety goggles Protective clothing Protection mask Protective clothing 4.4. Installation position Choose an appropriate installation location for the inverter. Follow the requirements below to determine the installation position. 25 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
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Figure 9 – Requirements for installing a single inverter 26 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 0.0 of 20/10/2022 - Application: GID...
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Figure 10 – Requirements for installing multiple inverters Note: For safety reasons, ZCS S.p.A. 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.
4.5. Moving the 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV inverter This section describes how to move the inverter correctly 1) When opening the packaging, insert your hands into the slots on both sides of the inverter and take a hold of it as shown in Figure below. Two people are needed to carry out this operation in order to ensure the safety of people and the correct handling of the inverter.
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Figure 12 – Auxiliary handle position 3) Lifting equipment. Tighten the screws of two M12 rings into the inverter sides according to the instruction diagram below (Note: M12 rings need self-preparation). Figure 13 – Installation of rings Fastened and tied the rope through two rings. Lifting inverter 50 mm above ground by using lifting equipment, check the tightening device of the hoisting ring and rope.
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Keep balance when lifting the inverter, avoid to crash on wall or other objective . Stop working in bad weather condition such as raining, heavy fog, winding. Attention 30 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
4.6. Installing the 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV 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.
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Figure 17 - Fix inverter 5) Use wall mount bracket, ensure the pole position are in same level by using level rule and take a mark with maker. 32 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
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Figure 18 - Ensure hole position 6) Drilling hole by using Hammer Drill, recommend to do a stain proofing. Figure 19 - Drilling holes 7) Use M10 screw and M10 flat washer to secure the wall bracket (Note:M10*50 screw and M10 flat washer need self-preparation).
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Note: if height between ground and bracket is less than 1.3m, use auxiliary handle for installation. Otherwise, use lifting equipment. Figure 21 - Installation position of auxiliary handle 34 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
5. Electrical connections General information in this chapter This chapter describes the electrical connections of the 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV 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.
4.7. Safety check Before operate inverter, check the PV array, inverter DC side safety connection and AC side safety connection. 5.1. Electrical connections Figure 22 - Flowchart for connecting cables to the inverter 5.2. Terminal connector Connector description as below: *take picture as reference 36 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV...
Name Connection Description DC input terminals PVX+/PVX- PV connector For WIFI,GPRS, Ethernet USB/WIFI port USB/WIFI/GPRS/ETHERNET Communication RS485 Communication RS485 Modbus/DRMs RS485/DRMs port/ DRMs port AC output terminals AC output terminal Connecting terminal of the Grounding ground , choose at least one for grounding connection DC switch lock For Australian models...
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Figure 23 – Preparing the ground cable (1) 2) Insert the exposed core wires in the OT terminal and crimp them using a crimping tool, as shown in figure below. Recommend using OT terminal: OTM6, Cable: ≥6mm². Note 1: L3 is the length between the insulation layer of the ground cable and the crimped part. L4 is the distance between the crimped part and the conductor wires protruding from the crimped part.
5.4. Connecting the AC output power cables Inverter has a standard and integrated residual current monitoring unit (RCMU), when inverter detected leakage current excess 300mA, it will cut off with utility grid for protection. For external Residual Current Device (RCD), the rated residual current shall be 300mA or higher. Precondition: Inverter AC side should connect a three phase circuit current to ensure inverter can be cut off with utility grid for abnormal condition.
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Wiring Terminal and Precautions Note: Before connect to grid, please ensure the grid voltage and frequency of local grid meet the requirement of inverter , any question please seek local grid company for help. Inverter can only connect to grid after get the permission from local grid company Should not connect any loads between inverter and AC circuit breaker OT/DT Requirement:...
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Figure 28 - AC Terminal size Wring Procedure The section will use a five core wire as a sample, four core wire has same connection process. The table below presents recommend AC cable size. Name Type Area(mm²) Copper Wire: 95~185; Aluminum Recommended: Outdoor four-core/five- AC Cables Wire: 120~240;...
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5) Crimp the Terminal. 6) Depending on the grid configuration, connect L1, L2, L3 and N to the terminals according to the label and tighten the screw on the terminal using a screwdriver. 42 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev.
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Note: - Phase lines use M12 terminal connector, PE line use M8 terminal connector. 43 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 0.0 of 20/10/2022 - Application: GID...
5.5. Connect the power cord of the tracking system (optional) be careful: Between the inverter and the tracking control box, it is necessary to connect the protection disconnector fuse group or fuse disconnector. Specification: voltage ≥ 800V, current 16a, protection type GM.
5.6. Connecting the DC input power cables Connect the 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV inverter to the photovoltaic strings using DC input power cables. Select the input mode: the 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV inverter has 8-12 MPPTs, which can be set independently or in parallel, depending on how the system was designed. The user can choose the appropriate MPPT operating mode.
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Figure 30 – DC cable connection 2) Crimp the PV metal contact pin to the striped cable using a proper crimping pliers. 3) Insert wire into the connector cap nut and assemble into the back of male or female plug, When you heard a “click”, the pin tact assembly is seated correctly.
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4) Measure PV voltage of DC input with multimeter, verify DC input cable polar and connect DC connector with inverter until hearing a slight sound indicated connection succeed. Figure 31 - DC cable connection Note: Please use multimeter to make sure the PV array positive pole and negative pole! Dealing:If need to remove the PV connector from inverter side, please use the Removal Tool as below diagram, move the connector gently.
Figure 32 – Removing the DC connector 5.7. Connecting the communication cables Note: When layout the wiring diagram, please separate the communication wiring and power wiring in case the signal be affected. USB/Wifi Port Port Description: USB: USB PORT Use for updating the software USB/WIFI port Use for connect WIFI: WIFI/GPRS/ETHERNET...
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WIFI/GPRS/Ethernet By the USB acquisition stick (WIFI/GPRS/Ethernet), transfer the inverter power output information, alarm information, operation state to the PC terminal or local data acquisition device, then uploaded to the server. Register remote monitoring of AZZURRO ZCS 250/255KTL-HV at its relevant website or APP according to monitoring deviceSN.
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COM-Multi function communication port The table below presents recommend com cable size. Outer diameter Area Name Type (mm) (mm²) RS485 Communication Outdoor shielded twisted pair meets local 3 core: 4~8 0.25~1 Wire standards Port Description: Define Function Note RS485A RS485 signal+ RS485A RS485 signal+ Wire connection monitoring or...
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Procedure: Procedure:(Corresponding to the second communication terminal) 51 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 0.0 of 20/10/2022 - Application: GID...
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Communications Port Description Logic interface Logic interface for AS/NZS 4777.2:2020, also known as inverter demand response modes (DRMs). The inverter will detect and initiate a response to all supported demand response commands within 2 s. The inverter will continue to respond while the mode remains asserted. Function DRM1/5 DRM2/6...
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Logic interface forEN50549-1:2019 and VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11, is in order to cease active power output within five seconds following an instruction being received at the input interface. Inverter – RRCR Connection Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR) Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output K1 - Relay 1 output Function description of the terminal...
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Single ZCS AZZURRO 250/255KTL-HV connecting communications The length of the RS485 communication cable should be less than 1000 m. The length of the WIFI communication cable should be less than 100 m. Note PLC(Multi inverter monitoring system) 54 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev.
6. Commissioning the inverter 6.1. 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.
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 related chapter of this manual or contact the Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.
7. 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 250KTL-255KTL inverters. 7.1. Operating panel and display Buttons and LED indicators Figure 33 - LCD display with buttons and LED indicators Main buttons: ˄...
7.2. 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 -12 PV input voltage and current. Inverter working status, PV generated power. Inverter working status, today generated electricity.
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Inverter working status, grid voltage and frequency. Inverter working status, Wi-Fi/ RS485 status. Inverter faulty alarm. When power turn on, LCD interface displays INITIALIZING, refer below picture. When control board successfully connected with communication board, the LCD display the current state of the inverter,display as shown in the figure below.
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Inverter states includes: wait, check, normal, fault and permanent Wait: Inverter is waiting to Check State when reconnect the system. In this state, grid voltage value is between the max and min limits and so on; If not, inverter will go to Fault State or Permanent State. Check: Inverter is checking isolation resistor, relays, and other safety requirements.
7.3. Main menu Long press the down button under standard interface to enter into main interface, Main interface including below information: Normal ---------Long press DOWN button 1.Enter Setting 2.Event List 3.SystemInfo 4.Display Time 5.Software Update Enter setting Interface as below The “Settings”...
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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. If "password error, try again" appears, you will need to re-enter the correct password.
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MPPT Scan Shadow scanning, when the component is blocked or abnormal, causing multiple power peaks, by enabling this function, the peak point of maximum power can be tracked. Enable or disable PID function. When the PID module is enabled(enter the default password: 0001),it will work between 0 a.m.
(E) Software Update User can update software by USB flash drive , Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. will provide the new update software called firmware for userif it is necessary,The user needs to copy the upgrade file to the USB flash drive.
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Figure 34 - Remove communication broad cover 2) Insert USB into computer. 3) Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. service team will send the software code to user, After user receive the file, please decompressing file and cover the original file in USB flash drive.
8. Troubleshooting and maintenance 8.1. Troubleshooting This section describes the potential errors for this product. Please read carefully for the following tips when doing the troubleshooting: 1) Check the warning message or faulty codes on the inverter information panel. 2) If not any error code display on the panel, please check the following lists: Is inverter be installed in a clean, dry, ventilated environment? Is the DC switch turn off? Are the cable cross section area and length meet the requirement?
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electric grid’s back to normal. Island protection ID008 IslandFault If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether error the grid voltage/frequency is within the Transient overvoltage acceptable range. If yes, please check the AC ID009 GridOVPInstant1 of grid voltage 1 circuit breaker and AC wiring of the inverter. If the grid voltage/frequency is NOT within Transient overvoltage ID010 GridOVPInstant2...
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protection Radiator2 ID051 TempFault_HeatSink2 temperature protection Radiator3 ID052 TempFault_HeatSin3 temperature protection Radiator4 ID053 TempFault_HeatSink4 temperature protection Radiator5 ID054 TempFault_HeatSin5 temperature protection Radiator6 ID055 TempFault_HeatSin6 temperature protection Ambient temperature ID057 TempFault_Env1 1 protection Ambient temperature ID058 TempFault_Env2 2 protection Module 1 temperature ID059 TempFault_Inv1 protection Module 2 temperature...
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overcurrent ID082 DciOCP protection Output instantaneous ID083 SwOCPInstant current protection Output effective value ID085 SwAcRmsOCP current protection overcurrent ID086 SwPvOCPInstant software protection Inverter bus hardware ID098 HwBusOVP overvoltage hardware ID102 HwPVOCP overflows Ac output hardware ID103 HwACOCP overflows Meters ID105 MeterCommFault Check whether the meters wiring is correct.
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ID142 PermSpdFail(DC) PV surge protection ID143 PermSpdFail(AC) Grid surge protection ID145 USBFault USB fault Check the USB port of the inverter ID146 WifiFault Wifi fault Check the Wifi port of the inverter Check the bluetooth connection of the ID147 BluetoothFault Bluetooth fault inverter ID148 RTCFault...
communication is lost ID190 DCArcingAlarm Dc arc fault ID191 PID_Output_Fail PID function is failed PLC communication is ID192 PLC_Com_Fail lost 8.2. Maintenance Inverters generally do not require daily or routine maintenance. In any case, for proper long-term operation of the inverter, make sure that the heatsink for cooling the inverter has enough space to ensure adequate ventilation and that it is not obstructed by dust or other items.
8.3. Maintenance When the inverter is running, the PID function module increases the potential between the negative pole of the photovoltaic array and the ground to a positive value to suppress the PID effect. Note Before enabling the PID recovery function, ensure that the polarity of the pv module's ground voltage meets requirements.
1.4. 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.
3. Monitoring systems 3.1. External Wi-Fi adapter 3.1.1. 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.
Figure 36 – Inserting and securing the external Wi-Fi adapter 4) Switch on the inverter by following the procedure described in the manual. 3.1.2. Configuration Configuration of the Wi-Fi adapter requires the presence of a Wi-Fi network near the inverter in order to achieve stable transmission of data from the inverter adapter to the Wi-Fi modem.
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Figure 37 - Search for Wi-Fi networks on iOS smartphone (left) and Android smartphone (right) Note: Disconnect from any Wi-Fi networks to which you are connected by removing automatic access. Figure 38 – 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 39 - Connection to Access Point for Wi-Fi adapter on iOS smartphone (left) and Android smartphone (right) 3) If you are using a second-generation Wi-Fi adapter, you will be prompted for a password to connect to the inverter's Wi-Fi network. Use the password found on the box or on the Wi-Fi adapter. Figure 40 –...
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Figure 41 – Password entry prompt 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 42 – 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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Figure 43 – Screen for accessing the web server to configure the Wi-Fi adapter 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.
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Figure 44 – Status screen 6) Click on the Wizard setup button in the left-hand column. 7) In the new screen that opens, select the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect the Wi-Fi adapter, making sure that the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is greater than 30%. If the network is not visible, press the Refresh button.
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Figure 45 – 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; the password should not contain special characters (&, #, %) and spaces. Note: During this step, the system is not able to ensure that the password entered is the one actually requested by the modem, therefore please make sure you enter the correct password.
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Figure 46 – 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 47 - Screen for setting the security options (3) 84 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev.
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10) Click “OK”. Figure 48 – 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.
3.1.3. 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. Figure 50 –...
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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 52 - Initial status of LEDs 2) Final status: NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED): steady on READY (right LED): flashing on Figure 53 - Final status of LEDs...
It is necessary to reset the adapter: Press the Reset button for 10 seconds and release After a few seconds, the LEDs will turn off and READY will start to flash quickly The adapter has now returned to its initial state. At this point, the configuration procedure can be repeated again.
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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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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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Figure 58 – Configuration of an Android smartphone as a hotspot router • Using an iPhone as a modem a) In order to share the iPhone connection, verify that the 3G/LTE network is active by going to Settings > Mobile Phone, and making sure that the “Voice and data” option is set to 5G, 4G or 3G. To enter the iOS settings menu, click the grey gear icon on the home screen of your phone.
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Figure 59 - 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).
3.2. Ethernet adapter 3.2.1. 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 61 –...
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 63 – 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.
2) Final status: NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED): steady on SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 65 - Final status of LEDs 3.2.3. 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 66 - Irregular communication status between the inverter and adapter...
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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).
3.3. 4G adapter The ZCS 4G adapters are sold with a virtual SIM integrated into the device with data traffic fee included for10 years, which is adequate for the proper transmission of data to monitor the inverter. In order to monitor the inverter, the RS485 communication address must be set to 01 directly from the display.
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3) Insert the 4G adapter into the appropriate port, making sure to follow the direction of the connection and ensure correct contact between the two parts. Secure the 4G adapter by tightening the two screws inside the package. Figure 69 – Inserting and securing the 4G adapter 4) Switch on the inverter by following the procedure described in the manual.
3.3.2. 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 70 - Initial status of LEDs...
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Figure 71 - 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 72 - 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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NET (left LED): flashing on COM (central LED): on SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 73 - 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;...
3.4. Datalogger 3.4.1. 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.
Figure 75 – Diagram showing the operation of the ZSM-RMS001/M200 / ZSM-RMS001/M1000 datalogger 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”...
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2) Daisy chain a. Insert the blue cable into input A1 and the white-blue cable into input B1. b. If there is more than one three-phase inverter, insert a blue cable into input A2 and a white- blue cable into input B2 and connect them to the respective A1 and B1 inputs of the next inverter.
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For the 3PH 250-255KTL-HV three-phase inverter, use only one positive and one negative of those shown in the figure below. Figure 79a – Connecting the serial line via the communication connector for 3PH 250-255KTL-HV For the 3PH 250-255KTL-HV three-phase inverter and the 3000-6000 TLM-V3 photovoltaic inverter, use only one positive and one negative of those shown in the figure below.
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For the 1PH HYD3000-HYD6000-ZSS-HP single-phase hybrid inverter, use only one positive and one negative of those shown in the figure below. Figure 79c – Connecting the serial line via the communication connector for 1PH HYD3000-HYD6000-HP 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.
Figure 81 – RS485 symbol on the display of the inverter 4) Set a sequential Modbus address on each inverter connected: a. Enter the “Settings” menu. b. Scroll to the submenu “Modbus Address.” c. Change the digits and set an increasing address on each inverter, starting from 01 (first inverter) to the last inverter connected.
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Figure 82 – Ethernet cable connected to the datalogger Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ETH output (or equivalent) of the modem or a suitable data transmission device. Activate the search for Wi-Fi networks on your phone or PC in order to display all the networks visible from your device.
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Figure 84 - 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. Note: To ensure that the datalogger is connected to the PC or smartphone during the configuration procedure, enable automatic reconnection of the AP_******* network.
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Figure 86 - 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. In the box that appears, enter “admin” as both Username and Password. Figure 87 - 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.
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Figure 88 – Status Screen Click on the Wizard setup button in the left-hand column. Now click on the Start button to start the configuration wizard. Figure 89 – Screen for starting (1) the Setup Wizard 112 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev.
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Check the “Cable Connection” option and then click “Next.” Figure 90 - Network cable connection selection screen Make sure that the “Enable” option is selected to automatically obtain the IP address from your router, then click Next. Figure 91 – Screen for automatically obtaining the IP address (5) Click on Next without making any changes.
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Figure 92 - Screen for setting the security options (6) Complete the configuration procedure by clicking OK, as shown in the following screen. Figure 93 – 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.
Figure 94 – Successful configuration screen 3.4.6. 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 95 –...
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Check Wireless STA mode (if the datalogger has been configured via Wi-Fi) - Router SSID > Router name - Signal Quality > other than 0% - IP address > other than 0.0.0.0 Check Cable mode (if the datalogger has been configured via Ethernet cable) - IP address >...
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Figure 96 – Main status screen and checking of correct configuration Figure 97 - 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.
3.4.7. ZSM-RMS001/M200 and ZSM-RMS001/M1000 Devices 3.4.7.1. 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 99: Datalogger rear panel...
3.4.7.2. 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.
3.4.7.5. 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. 3.4.8.1. 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.
To complete the operation, click “Apply” (see arrow). 3.4.9. Local monitoring The datalogger makes it possible to obtain an additional monitoring system (local monitoring), which can be used locally on a web page (therefore, also without an internet connection) and accessed from any device present in the same local network as the datalogger.
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Figure 100: Example of local monitoring page 127 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 0.0 of 20/10/2022 - Application: GID...
4. 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. 128 / 128 User’s Manual 3PH 250KTL-255KTL-HV Rev. 0.0 20/10/2022 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
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