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Operation and Installation Manual for Delta E Series
E6-TL-US
E8-TL-US
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  • Page 1 Operation and Installation Manual for Delta E Series E6-TL-US E8-TL-US...
  • Page 3 This manual accompanies our equipment for use by the end users. The technical instructions and illustrations contained in this ma- nual are to be treated as confidential and no part may be reproduced without the prior written permission of DELTA ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO.,LTD.
  • Page 4 Equipment overview Inverter type and safety labels Installation Visual inspection Installation location Mounting the inverter Required torques for Delta E series Electrical connections General safety Utility AC voltage AC circuit breaker requirements Grounding electrode conductor (GET) Lightning and surge protection...
  • Page 5 5.1.3 LED Message Button 5.2.1 Reset button 5.2.2 Dark start button Reset button Inverter turn-on procedure Inverter turn-off procedure Dark start button Delta E series APP(Android) Manual 5.5.1 Introduction 5.5.2 Installation 5.5.3 Connection 5.5.4 Functions Production information Repair Decommissioning, transport, storage, disposal...
  • Page 6 Delta E series inverters to reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure a safe installation. Installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance of Delta models E6-TL-US and E8-TL-US inverters must only be performed by qualified personnel that are licensed and/or satisfy state and local jurisdiction regulations.
  • Page 7 Lisez l’intégralité du manuel et prenez note de toutes les déclarations relatives à la sécurité sous les rubriques intitulées DANGER ! AVERTISSEMENT ! PRUDENCE ! et AVIS ! avant de commencer l’installation ou la mise en service des onduleurs solaires E6-TL-US and E8-TL-US. Toutes les installations électriques nord-américaines doivent être conformes et respecter tous les règlements des services publics, nationaux, locaux ainsi que le National Electrical Code ANSI/...
  • Page 8 The inverter section contains no user-serviceable parts. For all service and maintenance, the inverter should be returned to a Delta Authorized Service Center. • Read all of these instructions, cautions, and warnings for the Delta E series inverter and associated PV array documentation. •...
  • Page 9 UL 1741 SA for Grid Support Utility Interactive Inverters that support a more stable utility grid. Delta E series were testing to the UL 1741 SA for CA Rule 21 and other Source Requirement Document (SRD) including ‘PG&E Electric Rule No.21 Hh’, ‘SCE Rule21 Hh’, ‘SDGE Rule21 Hh’...
  • Page 10 PV power option will be deactivated. HV Battery If a high voltage(HV) battery is connected to the Delta E series inverter, it must be ac- tivated before use. This setting can be done in factory test or via APP after installation.
  • Page 11 Other Cloud Utility Enterprise Systems Delta Cloud Android/IOS Delta E Series Main Load Grid Panel Meter CAN/ Critical RS485 Load Panel DC Power AC Power Communication Cloud HV Battery Load Figure 1: System overview...
  • Page 12 BLE. Delta Cloud Delta E series can exchange with Delta cloud using gateway (Wi-Fi / Ethernet / Cellular) which can be installed in the AC wiring box of inverter. Also, gateway can push data directly to customer’s cloud or third-party cloud.
  • Page 13 The DC arc-fault circuit interrupt (AFCI) is integrated into E6-TL-US and E8-TL-US . It complies the requirement as Type 1 device in UL1699B standard, series arc faults can be detected.
  • Page 14 Inverter PV input DC voltage range Figure 3: Voltage Range of E6-TL-US / E8-TL-US 2.6 Efficiency The best efficiency of the solar inverter is obtained at input voltages > 320V for 208V grid, and input voltages > 380V for 240V grid. The curve is obtained at 240V from PV port to utility grid.
  • Page 15 Figure 5: Efficiency plot of E8-TL-US Equipment overview (1) Inverter Power Box (2) Wiring Box Cover (3) LED indicator (4) Mounting Plate (5) Wiring Box (6) Lockable DC Disconnect (7) Conduit Plugs Figure 6: Exterior view of nverter main components...
  • Page 16 Inverter type and safety labels The type label is shown in figure 7. Different type labels can be found on the models E6-TL-US and E8-TL-US. The inverter serial number can be found on the type label.
  • Page 17 E8-TL-US PV DC Max System Voltage: 480 V E6-TL-US PV DC Operating Voltage Range: 50-480 V PV DC Full Power MPPT Range: 270-480 V DC Max. System Voltage: 480 V PV DC Max. Input Current per String: 12 A DC Operating Voltage Range: 50-480 V Battery DC Max.Input/output Voltage:...
  • Page 18 Figure 8: Dimensions of Delta E Series inverters PV PV PV PV PV PV BAT+ BAT- 1+ 2+ 3+ 1- 2- 3- Figure 9: Wiring box of E series inverters (1) PV terminals (5) AC side L1 (2) BAT terminals...
  • Page 19 E series inverter and associated PV array documentation. AVERTISSEMENT! Lisez toutes les instructions, rubriques Prudence et Avertissement de l’onduleur Delta E series , ainsi que la documentation sur le panneau photovoltaïque associé. Installation and commissioning must be performed by a licensed...
  • Page 20 These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, refer all servicing to factory qualified service personnel. No user service parts are contained AVERTISSEMENT! inside the inverter. Les instructions concernant la maintenance sont destinées à être utilisées uniquement par un personnel qualifié.
  • Page 21 Mounting plate c. Operation and Quick installation Guide Visually inspect the Delta E series inverter for any physical damage such as a bent heatsink fin and dented chassis. If the inverter appears to be damaged or if the inverter needs to be returned, please contact your local Delta representative.
  • Page 22 Mounting the inverter Figure 10: Mounting directions Please make sure the inverter is installed vertically, especially if it is to be installed outdoors. Inverter should be at least >20" 20“ (50.8 cm) from any (50.8 cm) ceiling surface >4" >6" >6"...
  • Page 23 5.91in (150mm) 4.72in (120mm) Figure 12: Dimension drawing of mounting plate 9.45in (240mm) Mount the mounting plate to the wall with at least 4 screws and anchors (Ø 6mm). With 4 screws use 4 holes A or 4 holes B (see Figure 14). You can use the mounting plate as a template for marking the positions of the boreholes.
  • Page 24 Please tighten to the recommended torque necessary to hold the mounting plate firmly to the wall surface type. As the solar inverters are heavy,Delta E serise weigh 45.9 lbs (20.8 kg), they should be lifted out of the cardboard container by at least two persons.
  • Page 25 E series inverter and associated PV array documentation. AVERTISSEMENT! Lisez toutes les instructions, rubriques Prudence et Avertissement de l’onduleur Delta E series , ainsi que la documentation sur le pan- neau photovoltaïque associé. Installation and commissioning must be performed by a licensed...
  • Page 26 Utility AC voltage The Delta E series inverters are grid-tied to the public utility. Delta inverters are software configu- rable via the user display panel for various 208 Vac or 240 Vac 60 Hz public utility grid as shown in figures 16-22.
  • Page 27     Figure 16: 208V / 120V WYE AC Grid Figure 17: 240V Delta AC Grid   Figure 18: 240V / 120V Stinger AC Grid Public Grid Configurations NOT Allowed:     Figure 19: 480V Delta AC Grid Figure 20: 480V / 277V WYE AC Grid...
  • Page 28 AC circuit breaker requirements A dedicated circuit breaker in the building circuit panel is required for each Delta E series inverter that is installed. There should be a circuit breaker or fuse to protect each AC line, L1 and L2. The circuit breaker should be able to handle the rated maximum output voltage and current of the inverter.
  • Page 29 Follow the temperature multiplication factors given in NEC 690.7 INFORMATION! table and the PV module manufacturer specified V/Temp coeffici- ent to ensure PV string voltage is less than < 600 Vdc. Maximum INFORMATIONS! inverter PV input voltage for all possible weather conditions in the location of installation.
  • Page 30 Ensure no live voltages are present on PV input and AC output WARNING! circuits, and verify that the DC disconnect, AC disconnect, and de- AVERTISSEMENT! dicated AC branch circuit breaker are in the “OFF” position, before inverter installation. Assurez-vous qu’aucune tension directe n’est présente sur les circuits photovoltaïques d’entrée et de sortie du CA, vérifiez que le CC et le CA sont déconnectés, et que le disjoncteur de dérivation dédié...
  • Page 31   Figure 21: Delta E series Inverter electrical diagram POWER FED FROM MORE THAN ONE SOURCE, MORE THAN WARNING! ONE LIVE CIRCUIT. Please note that all DC and AC terminals AVERTISSEMENT! may carry current even without connected wires. Alimentation puissance provenant de plus d’une source, plus d’un circuit vivre.
  • Page 32 DC Switch in OFF position M4 screw head Figure 22: Removing the wiring box cover Place DC Disconnect switch in “OFF” position. Please note the cover cannot be removed when the DC Disconnect switch is in the “ON” position. Remove the 4 cover screws indicated above with a T20 Torx screw driver Lift the cover upward and place off to the side.
  • Page 33 Do not enlarge the wiring compartment conduit openings as the CAUTION! wiring box enclosure will be damaged which will void the inverter warranty. PRUDENCE! N’élargissez pas les ouvertures du conduit du compartiment de câblage, boîtier de câblage risque d’être endommagé et la garantie de l’onduleur invalidée.
  • Page 34 4.8.4 PV array string input connections To ensure maximum protection against hazardous contact voltages while assembling photovoltaic installations, both the positive and the negative leads must be strictly isolated electrically from the protective ground potential (PE). Afin d’assurer une protection maximale contre les tensions dont le contact est dangereux lors du montage des installations photo- voltaïques, les câbles positifs et négatifs doivent être strictement isolés électriquement de la mise à...
  • Page 35 14 – 6 AWG. Il sera recommandé d‘utiliser un tournevis plat de 3,5 mm pour serrer les bornes à vis à un couple de 1,2 Nm (10,5 in-lbs). Figure 26: Wiring box of Delta E series inverters PV1_Positive Terminals PV1_Negnative Terminals...
  • Page 36 Verify that the exposed wires are at least 6 inches in length to provide adequate strain relief and wire end strip length required. Connect the positive lead from each PV array string to PV_Positive Terminals (A / B / C) in the wiring box compartment.
  • Page 37 4.8.6 Battery wire connections PV BAT+ BAT- Figure 27: Wiring box of Delta E series inverters Battery_Positive Fuse Holder Battery_Negnative Fuse Holder Grounding Verify that the exposed wires are at least 6 inches in length to provide adequate strain relief and wire end strip length required.
  • Page 38 Figure 28:Changing fuse 4.8.7 Energy meter connections The energy meter connection is required to get information about energy flow. Before connecting the energy meter to this product, install the energy meter. Refer to the installation manual of the energy meter for more information about energy meter installation. INFORMATION! AC wire cables are recommended to be 22 –...
  • Page 39 Energy meter connection case1 Power Distribution Utility Grid EN GND EN GND Household Energy meter connection case2 Power Distribution Box Utility Grid EN GND EN GND Household...
  • Page 40 Power Status LED LED color Fuction Indication Troubleshooting Flashing ON/OFF Green Working normally (for 1 second) ON for > 3 seconds Internal error Contact support Check that the Flashing ON/OFF Yellow No communication communication wires are (for 1 second) connected correctly. ON for >...
  • Page 41 Delta E series Inverter, associated PV array documentation. AVERTISSEMENT! Lisez toutes les instructions, rubriques Prudence et Avertisse ment de l’onduleur Delta E series , ainsi que la documentation sur le panneau photovoltaïque associé. – Installation and commissioning must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local, state, and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 requirements.
  • Page 42 Potential AC voltage loss in AC wires is possible to determine for a given wire cross section and wire length. Delta recommends you select a wire size and length to ensure a maximum voltage loss between 1 - 2 %. Please note that the diagrams only offer approximate voltage loss and more precise voltage loss should be calculated by a licensed electrician in accordance with local, state, and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 requirements.
  • Page 43 1.6% 1.2% 0.8% 0.4% 0.0% One way distance in feet Figure 30: E6-TL-US voltage loss in different wire sizes and lengths Percentage of voltage loss with 208 Vac and 240 Vac service. The load used in the calculation is the maximum continuous AC current of the inverter. 2.0% 1.6% 1.2% 0.8%...
  • Page 44 L1 Terminal Ground N Terminal Ground L2 Terminal Ground Figure 32: Wiring box AC assembly – terminal labeling Stranded copper wire should be checked so that all strands go into NOTICE! the terminal opening. AVIS! Il conviendra d‘inspecter le fil de cuivre multi-filaire afin de s‘assurer que tous ses brins sont insérés dans l‘alésage de la borne.
  • Page 45 Terminate inverter’s AC output wires inside the AC disconnect or junction box. – Connect the AC equipment ground wire to the PE screw terminal (D). – Connect the “WHITE” Neutral wire to the “N” terminal (B). – Connect “BLACK” L1 wire to the “L1” terminal (A) –...
  • Page 46 4.8.10 ATS wire connections INFORMATION! Before the ATS connection need to install a secondary AC panel for backed-up loads. Rewire the backed-up loads through this panel. INFORMATIONS! Avant de procéder à une connexion ATS, vous devez installer un panneau CA secondaire pour garantir des charges de réserve Recâbler les charges de réserve à...
  • Page 47 Interface connection RS485 (EIA485) The Delta E series inverters offer an EIA RS485 communication interface which can address up to 31 daisy chained inverters. For optimal performance, all unused interface connections must always be terminated by placing the termination jumper in the “on” position.
  • Page 48 INV 2 Interface connection communication The Delta E series inverters offer an EIA RS485 communication interface which can address up TERM. to 31 daisy chained inverters. In this case, RS485 port 1 and port 2 can only use the pin 7 and...
  • Page 49 RGM communication ports Figure 34: communication ports Connector pin assignment ETH_TD+ ETH_TD- ETH_RD+ RS485 TX RS485 RX ETH_RD- RS485 TX RS485 RX Top View CAN and 485 communication ports Figure 35: Figure 36: Ethernet and 485 communication ports B- A+ EN GND Figure 37: RGM communication ports 4.8.12 Wi-Fi antenna connection...
  • Page 50 Delta E series inverter and associated PV array documentation. AVERTISSEMENT! Lisez toutes les instructions, rubriques Prudence et Avertissement de l’onduleur Delta E series , ainsi que la documentation sur le panneau photovoltaïque associé. Installation and commissioning must be performed by a licensed...
  • Page 51 Disconnect in the “OFF” position, verify the PV input polarity once more simply by carefully using a 600 V, DC rated digital volt meter and probing the positive (+) and negative (-) PV array connections. Débranchez l‘appareil lorsqu‘il est éteint (« OFF ») puis vérifiez à nouveau la polarité...
  • Page 52 5.1.3 LED Message The LEDs indicate the operational status of the inverter Message LED Signals Message Explanation Example Category Color Status Behavior Operation Normal OPER Green <ON> Constant on The inverter feeds in grid. operation Sync. OPER Green <BAR> Four LEDs form The inverter is synchronizing with LED signals: a progress bar.
  • Page 53 Button 5.2.1 Reset button There is button located inside the junction box, for this button, there are following functions. Arc reset Application: Clear arc fault. Trigger condition: Press the button for 3-5 seconds. Arc self-test Application: If there is no arc fault, run arc self-test Trigger condition: Press the button for 3-5 seconds.
  • Page 54 Dark start Inverter turn-on procedure Turn on the DC disconnect (turn to “ON” position, if rapid shutdown device is connected turn on AC disconnect firstly). Check for inverter initialization (all five LED indicators are illuminated). Turn on the dedicated 2-polo 240Vac / 208Vac circuit breaker in the building electrical service panel (put in closed position).
  • Page 55 Turn off the DC disconnect (turn to “OFF” position). Delta E series APP(Android) Manual 5.5.1 Introduction Delta E Series APP is a mobile application to communicate with inverter system for real-time status monitoring, system mode management, RMA request upload and daily maintenance via Bluetooth Low Energy. 5.5.2 Installation Check the phone’s system, requires android 4.4 or later.
  • Page 56 Enter the “Date code” of the inverter as the password. 5.5.4 Functions Functions of Delta E Series APP including monitor, system mode, communication card, upgrade, RMA, Arc detection, history and app settings. 5.5.4.1 Monitor - Display Real-time Status, Power Curve, Device Name, Firmware Version...
  • Page 57 5.5.4.3 Communication Card Press “Communication Card” in the menu to enter communication card page. Communication card page will show current information data of the gateway. Press the connection status line to select Wi-Fi to connect.
  • Page 58 “Fail” if failed. Upgrade can resume from the break-point. 5.6.4.5 Press “RMA” in the menu to enter RMA page. Press on the RMA button, the RMA request with inverter data and error log will then be upload to delta cloud. 5.5.4.6 Arc Detection Press “Arc”...
  • Page 59 5.5.4.7 History – Display PV and AC History Press “History” in the menu to check history data.
  • Page 60 5.5.4.8 App Settings Step 1. Press on “menu” on the upper-left corner to display menu. Step 2. Press “App Settings” to enter app settings page. The settings contain basic settings and other settings. Guide Page Guide page shows only once at the first time, enable the switch to show it one more time. Snack bar Snack bar pops up from the bottom of screen to show some tips.
  • Page 61 Production information All production information is provided for orientation purposes only. The measuring devices and meters provided by the electrici- ty supply company are the authoritative source of information for invoicing. Toutes les informations de production ne sont fournis qu’à titre d’orientation.
  • Page 62 Decommissioning, transport, storage, disposal Danger of death or severe injuries from dangerous voltage ► Disconnect the solar inverter from the grid before removing or inserting the AC connector. Danger de mort ou de blessures graves par une tension dan- gereux ►...
  • Page 63 Observe the specifications relating to storage conditions described in chapter “11.2 Technical data”. Dispose Dispose of the solar power inverter in a technically appropriate manner according to the legal requirements of your country. Certificate and technical data 9.1 Certificate Please check our web site at: http://www.delta-americas.com/SolarInverters.aspx for the most recent certificates.
  • Page 64 Technical data E6-TL-US E8-TL-US BATTERY PORT Compatible battery pack size 5 to 30 kWh Rated I/O power 5000 W 5000 W Peak I/O power(30s) 6000 W 7680 W Acceptable input voltage range 350 V to 480 V Rated I/O current...
  • Page 65 E6-TL-US E8-TL-US AC PORT (OFF-GRIG MODE) Output Pure sin-wave voltage Maximum output power 5000 W Peak output power (30s) 6000 W AC output voltage 240 Vac Maximum AC current Peak AC current(30s) Frequency range 57Hz to 63Hz THD @ nominal power <...
  • Page 66 1%, but not less than 100ms FCC compliance information These devices, DELTA ELECTRONICS (SHANGHAI) CO.,LTD. string inverters, Model E series , comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 67 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Warranty The Delta E series grid-tied inverter includes a standard 10-year warranty in effect from the time your inverter is commissioned. For all the Delta E series NA warranty terms and return procedures, please refer to our web site at http://www.delta-americas.com/SolarInverters.aspx for further infor-...
  • Page 68 Glossary Abbreviation for “Alternating Current”. AFCI Abbreviation for “Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters”. Abbreviation for “Authority Having Jurisdiction”. Anti-islanding protection This is a unit for grid monitoring with assigned switching elements (anti-islanding protection) and is an automatic isolation point for small power generation systems (to 30 kWp). Basic Insulation Insulation to provide basic protection against electric shock.
  • Page 69 Isolation Monitor Interrupter Initialization Under initialization (cf. English to initialize) is understood the part of the loading process of a pro- gram, in which the storage space required for the execution (e.g. variable, code, buffers ...) for the program is reserved and is filled with initial values. Short Circuit Current Local utility company A local utility company is a company which generates electrical energy and distributes it over the...
  • Page 70 PV module Part of a PV generator; converts PV energy into electrical energy. RJ45 Abbreviation for standardized eight-pole electrical connector connection. RJ stands for Registered Jack (standardized socket). RS485 (EIA485) Differential voltage interface on which the genuine signal is transmitted on one core and the ne- gated (or negative) signal on the other core.
  • Page 71 Notes...
  • Page 73 Delta Electronics (Americas), Ltd 46101 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 Sales Email: Inverter.Sales@deltaww.com Support Email: Inverter.Support@deltaww.com Sales Hotline: +1-877-440-5851 or +1-626-369-8021 Support Hotline: +1-877-442-4832 Support (Intl.): +1-626-369-8019 Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 am to 5 pm (apart from Holidays)

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