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APS M1P Installation And User Manual

Single-phase photovoltaic grid-connected inverter
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ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC.
APS M1P
Single-phase Photovoltaic
Grid-connected Inverter
Installation and User Manual
Version: 1.0
ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC.
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  • Page 1 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. APS M1P Single-phase Photovoltaic Grid-connected Inverter Installation and User Manual Version: 1.0 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. Contact Information ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc. 1 Yatai Road, Jiaxing, PR China 314050 Phone: +86-21-68889199 Fax: +86-21-33928752 www.altenergy-power.com info@altenergy-power.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation Procedures ............................10 Step 1 –Installing the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box ................10 Step 2 –Attaching the APS Micro-inverters to the Racking or the PV Module Frame ........11 Step 3 - Connecting the APS Micro-inverter AC Cables ................12 Step 4 - Connecting APS Micro-inverters to the PV Module ...............

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    APS Micro-inverter system and the PV-array. Be aware that the body of the APS Micro-inverter is the heat sink and can reach a • temperature of 80°C. To reduce risk of burns, do not touch the body of the Micro-inverter.

  • Page 5: Aps Micro-Inverter System Introduction

    The APS Micro-inverter system is more reliable than centralized or string inverters. The distributed Micro-inverter system ensures that no single point of system failure exists across the PV system. APS Micro-inverters are designed to operate at full...
  • Page 6 The APS Micro-inverter system provides smart system performance monitoring and analysis. The APS Energy Communication Unit (ECU) is installed by simply plugging it into any wall outlet and providing an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection to a broadband router or modem. After installing the ECU, the full network of APS Micro-inverters automatically reports to the APS Energy Monitor and Analysis (EMA) web server.

  • Page 7: Aps Single-Phase Micro-Inverter M1P Series Introduction

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 3. APS Single-phase Micro-inverter M1P series Introduction The APS M1P series Micro-inverters connect with the single-phase grid, and operate with most 60 and 72 cell PV modules. For more information, please see the section 8 Technical Date of this manual.
  • Page 8 ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. The following figure shows the APS YC250A/YC250I micro-inverter schematic: APS YC500A/YC500I has two independent DC inputs, with independent MPPT control and date monitoring. The following figure shows the APS YC500A/YC500I micro-inverter schematic:...

  • Page 9: Aps Micro-Inverter System Installation

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. APS Micro-inverter System Installation A PV system using APS Micro-inverters is simple to install. Each Micro-inverter easily mounts on the PV racking, directly beneath each PV module. Low voltage DC wires connect from the PV module directly to the Micro-inverter, eliminating the risk of high DC voltage.

  • Page 10: Installation Procedures

    Installing the APS Micro-inverter System involves 6 key steps: 1. Installing the AC branch circuit junction box. 2. Attaching the APS Micro-inverters to the racking or the PV module frame. 3. Connecting the APS Micro-inverter AC cables. 4. Connect the Micro-inverters to the PV modules.

  • Page 11: Step 2 -Attaching The Aps Micro-Inverters To The Racking Or The Pv Module Frame

    Maximum external wiring distance (meter) Module number in branch Wire ( Step 2 – Attaching the APS Micro-inverters to the Racking or the PV Module Frame a. Mark the location of the Micro-inverter on the rack, with respect to the PV module junction box or any other obstructions.

  • Page 12: Step 4 - Connecting Aps Micro-Inverters To The Pv Module

    NOTE: If you already use grounding washers to ground the microinverter chassis to the PV module racking as described in step 4, skip this step. Step 5 –Connecting APS Micro-inverters to the PV Module Photovoltaic panels and micro-inverter DC input cable connection according to demand.

  • Page 13: Step 6 - Completing The Aps Installation Map

    APS uses this information to provide you with detailed information about the performance of your PV system and to allow you to see a graphic representation of your PV system on APS’s EMA web-based monitoring and analysis system. Feel free to provide your own layout if a larger or more intricate installation map is required.

  • Page 14: Aps Micro-Inverter System Operating Instructions

    3. The APS micro-inverters will start to send performance data over power line to the ECU. The time required for all the micro-inverters in the system to report to the ECU will vary with the number of micro-inverters in the system.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting A Non-Operating Aps Micro-Inverter

    WARNING: Always disconnect AC power before disconnecting the PV module wires from the APS micro-inverter. The AC connector of the first micro-inverter in a branch circuit is suitable as a disconnecting means once the AC branch circuit breaker in the load center has been opened.

  • Page 16: Replacing A Micro-Inverter

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 7. Replace a micro-inverter Follow the procedure to replace a failed APS micro-inverter. 1. Disconnecting the APS micro-inverter from the PV Module, in the order shown below: 1) Disconnect the AC by opening the branch circuit breaker.

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    8. Technical Data WARNING: Be sure to verify the voltage and current specifications of your PV module match with those of the micro-inverter. Refer to the APS website http://www.altenergy-power.com for a list of approved PV modules. WARNING: You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the APS micro-inverter.

  • Page 18: Yc250A/Yc250I Technical Specifications

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. YC250A/YC250I Technical Specifications Type YC250A/YC250I Input Data (DC) Recommended Module Power (STC)Range 180W-280W MPPT Voltage Range 22V-45V Maximum Input Voltage Maximum Input Current 9.87A Output Data (AC) Maximum Output Power 225W Maximum Output Current 0.937A Nominal Output Voltage 240V Output Voltage Range 211V-264V...

  • Page 19: Yc500A/Yc250I Technical Specifications

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. YC500A/YC500I Technical Specifications Type YC500A/YC500I(for 2 panels) Input Data (DC) Recommended PV module power (STC) range 180W-280W MPPT voltage range 22V-45V Maximum input voltage Maximum input current 9.87 Ax 2 Output Data (AC) Rated output power 450W Max.

  • Page 20: Appendix

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 9. Appendix 9.1 Sample Wiring Diagram – Single Phase...

  • Page 21: Sample Wiring Diagram - 208V Three Phase

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 9.2 Sample Wiring Diagram – 208V Three Phase Note: The ECU functions properly when connected any one of L1, L2, and L3.

  • Page 22: Sample Wiring Diagram - 480V Three Phase

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 9.3 Sample Wiring Diagram – 480V Three Phase Note: The ECU functions properly when connected any one of L1, L2, and L3.

  • Page 23: Installation Map Template

    ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM, INC. 9.4 Installation Map Template...

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