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- Page 1 User Manual Grid-Tied PV Inverter (CSI1000| CSI1500 CSI2000 CSI2500 CSI3000) V1.0-2023-02-30...
- Page 2 Trademarks and other trademarks are trademarks of Viridian Solar Ltd . All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are owned by Viridian Solar Ltd NOTICE The information in this user manual is subject to change due to product updates or other reasons.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENT 1 About This Manual ..............1 1.1 Applicable Model ..................1 1.2 Target Audience ....................1 1.3 Symbol Definition ..................2 1.4 Updates ......................2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........3 2.1 General Safety ....................3 2.2 DC Side ......................3 2.3 AC Side ......................4 2.4 Inverter Installation ..................4 2.5 Personal Requirements ................5 3 Product Introduction .............6 3.1 Application Scenarios ..................6... - Page 4 6.1 Safety Precaution ..................16 6.2 Connecting the PE Cable ................17 6.3 Connecting the PV Input Cable ..............17 6.4 Connecting the AC Output Cable .............20 6.5 Communication ..................24 6.5.1 Communication Network Introduction ............24 6.5.2 Connecting the Communication Cable (optional) ...........24 6.5.3 Connecting the RS485 Cable ................25 6.5.4 Connecting the Remote Shutdown Cable ............26 6.5.5 Connecting the CT Cable ..................27 6.5.6 Connecting the DRED Cable ................28...
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Page 5: About This Manual
All the installers and users have to be familiar with the product features, functions, and safety precautions. This manual is subject to update without notice. 1.1 Applicable Model This manual applies to the listed inverters below: Model Nominal Output Power Nominal Output Voltage CSI1000 1000W CSI1500 1500W 230V CSI2000 2000W CSI2500 2500W 220/230V CSI3000 3000W 1.2 Target Audience... -
Page 6: Symbol Definition
1.3 Symbol Definition Different levels of warning messages in this manual are defined as follows: DANGER Indicates a high-level hazard that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a medium-level hazard that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a low-level hazard that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please strictly follow these safety instructions in the user manual during the operation. NOTICE The inverters are designed and tested strictly complies with related safety rules. Read and follow all the safety instructions and cautions before any operations. Improper operation might cause personal injury or property damage as the inverters are electrical equipment. -
Page 8: Ac Side
2.3 AC Side WARNING • The voltage and frequency at the connection point meet the inverter grid connection requirements • Additional protective devices like circuit breakers or fuses are recommended on the AC side. Specification of the protective device should be at least 1.25 times the rated AC output rated current. -
Page 9: Personal Requirements
2.5 Personal Requirements NOTICE • Personnel who install or maintain the equipment must be strictly trained, learn about safety precautions and correct operations. • Only qualified professionals or trained personnel are allowed to install, operate, maintain, and replace the equipment or parts. -
Page 10: Product Introduction
3 Product Introduction 3.1 Application Scenarios The inverter is a single-phase PV string grid-tied inverter, which converts the DC power generated by the PV module into AC power for loads or the grid. The intended use of the inverter is as follows: Circuit Circuit Breaker Inverter... -
Page 11: Appearance
3.4 Appearance 3.4.1 Parts Parts Description Optional. During normal operation it is in "on" state, it can shut down the inverter after it is disconnected DC Switch(optional) from the grid by the AC breaker. For Australia and New Zealand: With DC Switch. PV Input Terminal Used to connect the PV module DC input cables. -
Page 12: Dimensions
Parts Description Used to check the parameters of the inverter. Button Used to select menus displayed on the screen. Heat Sink Used to cool the inverter. Mounting Plate Used to install the inverter. 3.4.2 Dimensions 3.4.3 Indicators Indicator Status Description ON = WiFi is connected/active. -
Page 13: Nameplate
AC,r: **** Output AC,max: Aa.c. max: **** P.F. ~1,0.8cap...0.8ind operating - ~ ℃ : ** ** Non-isolated, IP , Protective Class I, OVC DCII/ACIII Safety symbols and certification marks Contact information and serial number Viridian Solar Ltd E-mail: info@viridiansolar.co.uk www.viridiansolar.co.uk... -
Page 14: Check And Storage
4 Check and Storage 4.1 Check Before Receiving Check the following items before receiving the product. 1. Check the outer packing box for damage, such as holes, cracks, deformation, and other signs of equipment damage. Do not unpack the package and contact the supplier as soon as possible if any damage is found. -
Page 15: Storage
4.3 Storage If the equipment is not to be installed or used immediately, please ensure that the storage environment meets the following requirements: 1. Do not unpack the outer package or throw the desiccant away. 2. Store the equipment in a clean place. Make sure the temperature and humidity are appropriate and no condensation. -
Page 16: Installation
5 Installation 5.1 Installation Requirements Installation Environment Requirements 1. Do not install the equipment in a place near flammable, explosive, or corrosive materials. 2. Install the equipment on a surface that is solid enough to bear the inverter weight. 3. Install the equipment in a well-ventilated place to ensure good dissipation. Also, the installation space should be large enough for operations. - Page 17 Mounting Support Requirements • The mounting support shall be nonflammable and fireproof. • Make sure that the support surface is solid enough to bear the product weight load. • Do not install the product on the support with poor sound insulation to avoid the noise generated by the working product, which may annoy the residents nearby.
- Page 18 Installation Tool Requirements The following tools are recommended when installing the equipment. Use other auxiliary tools on site if necessary. DC wiring Goggles Safety shoes Safety gloves Dust mask wrench Vacuum Diagonal pliers Wire stripper Hammer drill Heat gun cleaner Rubber Heat shrink Marker...
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Page 19: Inverter Installation
5.2 Inverter Installation 5.2.1 Moving the Inverter CAUTION • Operations such as transportation, turnover, installation and so on must meet the requirements of the laws and regulations of the country or region where it is located. • Move the inverter to the site before installation. Follow the instructions below to avoid personal injury or equipment damage. -
Page 20: Electrical Connection
6 Electrical Connection 6.1 Safety Precaution DANGER • Disconnect the DC switch and the AC output switch of the inverter to power off the inverter before any electrical connections. Do not work with power on. Otherwise, an electric shock may occur. •... -
Page 21: Connecting The Pe Cable
6.2 Connecting the PE Cable WARNING • The PE cable connected to the enclosure of the inverter cannot replace the PE cable connected to the AC output port. Make sure that both of the two PE cables are securely connected. •... - Page 22 Click DEVALAN Series MC4 Series NOTICE Seal the PV input terminals using waterproof covers when they are not to be used. Otherwise, the ingress protection rating will be influenced. Connecting the DC Input Cable Step 1 Prepare DC cables. Step 2 Crimp the crimp contacts. Step 3 Disassemble the PV connectors.
- Page 23 CSI2500, CSI3000: ≤ 600V Others: ≤ 500V Click Click Devalan PV connector CSI2500, CSI3000: ≤ 600V Others: ≤ 500V Click Click...
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Page 24: Connecting The Ac Output Cable
• An AC circuit breaker shall be installed on the AC side to make sure that the inverter can safely disconnect the grid when an exception happens. Select the appropriate AC circuit breaker in compliance with local laws and regulations. Recommended AC circuit breakers: Inverter model AC circuit breaker CSI1000 CSI1500 CSI2000 CSI2500 CSI3000... - Page 25 Monitoring Device) can be connected to the outside of the inverter for protection when the DC component of the leakage current exceeds the limit value. The following RCDs are for reference: Inverter model AC circuit breaker CSI1000 CSI1500 CSI2000 300mA CSI2500 CSI3000 WARNING •...
- Page 26 AC Connector-1 Click AC Connector-2 AC Connector-1 Copper, Click...
- Page 27 AC Connector-2 Copper, Click NOTICE • Make sure that the cable is connected correctly and securely. Clear the debris after completing the connection. • Seal the AC output terminal to ensure the ingress protection rating.
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Page 28: Communication
• Remote shutdown is only for Europe installations, in compliance with European safety requirements. And Remote shutdown device is not provided by Viridian. • Remote shutdown function is off by default. Start this function via WE Mate App if it's... -
Page 29: Connecting The Rs485 Cable
Communication Type Definition Function 3: RS485- 6: RS485+ Used to connect multi inverters or the RS485 port RS485 7: RS485- on the data logger. 8: RS485+ The port is reserved in compliance with grid 3: Content + Remote shutdown regulations in Europe. Related devices should be 4: Content - prepared by customers. -
Page 30: Connecting The Remote Shutdown Cable
6.5.4 Connecting the Remote Shutdown Cable Function Content + Content -... -
Page 31: Connecting The Ct Cable
6.5.5 Connecting the CT Cable Function... -
Page 32: Connecting The Dred Cable
6.5.6 Connecting the DRED Cable Function DRM1/5 DRM2/6 DRM3/7 DRM4/8 REFGEN COM/DRM0... -
Page 33: Equipment Commissioning
7 Equipment Commissioning 7.1 Check Before Power ON Check Item The product is firmly installed at a clean place that is well-ventilated and easy to operate. The PE, DC input, AC output, and communication cables are connected correctly and securely. Cable ties are intact, routed properly and evenly. -
Page 34: System Commissioning
8 System Commissioning 8.1 Indicators and Buttons Indicator Status Description ON = WiFi is connected/active. BLINK 1 = WiFi system is resetting. BLINK 2 = WiFi not connect to the router. Power BLINK 4 = WiFi server problem. BLINK = RS485 is connected. OFF = WiFi is not active. - Page 35 LCD Button Description This part describes the menu structure, allowing you view inverter information and set parameters more conveniently. Main menu Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press Long press for 2s Short press...
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Page 36: Inverter Parameter Introduction
Previous page Long press for 2s Long press Long press Short press for 2s for 2s Short press to Short press to Short press short press to select"Leading" select 8~9 select 0~9 or "Lagging" Long press Short Short Wait for 2s press press Long press... - Page 37 Parameters Description Check the software version. Set Language Set language accordingly. Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish. Set time according to the actual time in the country/region where the Set Time inverter is located. W/L Reset Power off and restart the WiFi module. Restore the factory settings of the WiFi module.
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Page 38: Upgrading The Firmware Via Usb Flash Disk
8.3 Upgrading the Firmware Via USB Flash Disk Step 1 Contact the after-sales service to obtain the upgrade package. Step 2 Save the upgrade package in the USB flash drive. Step 3 Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port, and upgrade the software version of the inverter following the prompts. -
Page 39: Maintenance
9 Maintenance 9.1 Power Off the Inverter DANGER • Power off the inverter before operations and maintenance. Otherwise, the inverter may be damaged or electric shocks may occur. • Delayed discharge. Wait until the components are discharged after power off. Step 1 (Optional) Send shutdown command to the inverter. - Page 40 Type of fault Troubleshooting 1. Disconnect DC switch, take off DC connector, check the impedance between PV (+) & PV(-) to earth. 2. If impedance is less than 100 kΩ, please check the insulation of PV string wiring to earth. 3.
- Page 41 Relay-Check Failure DCI Injection High EEPROM R/W Failure SCI Failure SPI Failure 1. Turn off DC switch of the inverter. 2. Wait till the inverter's LCD light is off. DC BUS High 3. Turn on DC switch and make sure it is connected. 4.
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Page 42: Routine Maintenance
9.5 Routine Maintenance WARNING • Make sure that the inverter is powered off. • Wear proper PPE before any operations. Maintaining Item Maintaining Method Maintaining Period Check the heat sink, air intake, and air System Clean Once 6-12 months outlet for foreign matter or dust. Turn the DC switch on and off ten DC Switch consecutive times to make sure that it is... -
Page 43: Technical Parameters
10 Technical Parameters Technical Data CSI1000 CSI1500 CSI2000 Input Max. Input Power (W) 1300 1950 2600 Max. Input Voltage (V) MPPT Operating Voltage 40~450 50~450 50~450 Range (V) MPPT Voltage Range at 85~450 125~450 165~450 Nominal Power (V) Start-up Voltage (V) Nominal Input Voltage (V) Max. - Page 44 Inrush Current (Peak and 50@2us 50@2us 50@2us Duration) (A/us) Nominal Output Current (A) Power Factor Max. Total Harmonic Distortion Maximum Output 22.3 22.3 22.3 Overcurrent Protection (A) Efficiency Max. Efficiency 97.2% 97.3% 97.5% European Efficiency 96.4% 96.6% 97.0% Protection PV Insulation Resistance Integrated Detection Residual Current Monitoring...
- Page 45 Self-consumption at Night <1 Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector MC4 (2.5-4mm²) AC Connector plug and play connector Environmental Category 4K4H Pollution Degree Overvoltage Category DC II / AC III Protective Class The Decisive Voltage Class PV: C AC: C Com: A (DVC) Active Anti-islanding Method AFDPF + AQDPF...
- Page 46 Max Power at 40℃ (Including AC 2500 3000 Overload) (W)(Only for Brazil) Nominal Output Voltage (V) 220/230 220/230 Output Voltage Range (V) 154~288 154~288 Nominal AC Grid Frequency (Hz) 50/60 50/60 AC Grid Frequency Range (Hz) 45~55/57~63 45~55/57~63 Max. Output Current (A) 14.3 Max.
- Page 47 Communication WiFi or LAN or RS485(Optional) Weight (kg) Dimension (W×H×D mm) 295×230×113 Noise Emission (dB) <25 Topology Non-isolated Self-consumption at Night (W) <1 Ingress Protection Rating IP65 DC Connector MC4 (2.5-4mm²) AC Connector plug and play connector Environmental Category 4K4H Pollution Degree Overvoltage Category DC II / AC III...
- Page 48 Viridian Solar Ltd E-mail: info@viridiansolar.co.uk www.viridiansolar.co.uk 340-00XXX -XX...
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