Only qualified professionals and service personnel can do the installation and operation (refer to 62109-1). Installers must inform end-users (consumers) about the aforesaid information accordingly. This manual is only valid for the PV inverter types, CSI-75K-T40001-E, CSI-80K-T40001-E, CSI-100K-T40001-E, and CSI- 110K-T40001-E produced by CSI Solar Co., Ltd.
1 Safety 1 Safety The inverter has been esigned and tested strictly according to international safety regulations. Read all safety instruct ions carefully prior to any work and observe them at all times when working on or with the inverter. Incorrect operation or work may cause: ·...
This document involves the following product models: CSI-75K-T40001-E, CSI-80K-T40001-E, CSI-100K-T4001A-E, CSI-100K-T4001B-E and CSI-110K-T40001-E. The inverter is designed to convert the direct current power generated from the PV modules into grid-compatible AC current and feeds the AC current to the utility grid. The intended usage of the inverter is illustrated in figure as bellow, inverter application in PV power system.
2 Product Introduction A) PV string; B) Inverter; C) AC distribution box/cabinet; D) Transformer station; E) Utility grid Inverter application in PV power system WARNING Inverter cannot connect the PV strings whose positive and negative terminals need to be grounded. Do not connect any local load between the inverter and the AC circuit breaker.
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MPPT-1 MPPT-2 MPPT-3 MPPT-4 MPPT-5 MPPT-6 MPPT-7 MPPT-8 MPPT-9 DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER LOAD! 16 10 15 13 14 CSI-75K-T40001-E CSI-80K-T40001-E CSI-100K-T4001A-E DC SWITCH-1 DC SWITCH-2 DC SWITCH-3 FAN MODULE AC OUTPUT COMM. PORT-1 VENT VALVE COMM. PORT-2 PV-1 PV-2...
2 Product Introduction 2.2.2 LED Indicator Panel As an HMI, the LED indicator panel on the front of the inverter can indicate the present working state of the inverter. LED indicator LED state Definition At least one PV string is properly connected, and Steady green the DC input voltage of the corresponding MPPT Not in maintenance...
2 Product Introduction The following figure shows the main circuit of the inverter. MPPT1 (Boost1) DC EMI AC EMI AC Filter Filter Filter MPPT9 (Boost9) AC SPD DC SPD DC BUS Inverter Circuit AC Relays Current Switch (DC/AC) Monitoring 2.4 Function Description The inverter is equipped with the following functions: 1) Conversion function The inverter converts the DC current into grid-compatible AC current and feeds the AC current into the grid.
3 Unpacking and Storage Make sure the inverter is applied to an IT system before enabling the anti-PID function. PID recovery function When the inverter is not running, the PID module will apply inverse voltage to PV modules, to restore the degraded modules.
3 Unpacking and Storage 3.3 Scope of Delivery Mouinting bracket(x1set) Screw flat head M4x8(x4) PV inverter(x1) Hand shank(x4) Nut M10(x4) PV connector(x18Pairs) Documents Bolt M10x40(x4) Bolt M6x30(x2) Number of PV connectors, 18 pcs for the type of 9MPPTs, and 12 pcs for the type of 6MPPTs. The actual configuration in order to prevail in kind.
4 Mechanical Mounting 4 Mechanical Mounting 4.1 Safety during Mounting DANGER Make sure there is no electrical connection before installation. In order to avoid electric shock or other injury, be sure there is no electricity or plumbing installations before drilling holes. C CAUTION Risk of injury due to improper handling Always follow the instructions when moving and positioning the inverter.
4 Mechanical Mounting 4.2.2 Carrier Requirements The installation carrier should meet the following requirements: Made of non-inflammable materials; Max. load bearing capacity ≥ 4 times of inverter weight. 4.2.3 Installation Angle Requirements Inverter vertically or at a minimum back tilt of 10°. Forward installation or upside down installation is prohibited. Vertical Backward Forward...
4 Mechanical Mounting ≥ 500mm 4.3 Moving the Inverter Move the inverter to the specified position before installation. The inverter can be moved manually or via a hoist. 4.3.1 Manual Transport Step 1 Install four screw-in hand shanks into the corresponding M12 holes, which holes in the handles at side and bottom of the inverter.
4 Mechanical Mounting CAUTION Keep the inverter balanced throughout the hoisting process and avoid collisions with walls or other objects. Stop hoisting in the event of severe weather, such as heavy rain, thick fog, or strong wind. The lifting rings and the sling are not within the delivery scope. 4.4 Assembling the mounting-bracket Dimensions of the assembled mounting-bracket are as follows: 1050.5...
4 Mechanical Mounting 4.5 Standard C or U Steel Installation Mounting Steps: Step 1 Localize the hole positions in C or U-section steel to install mounting bracket. Step 2 Secure the mounting bracket with M10 bolts and nuts. 30N.m 4.6 Steel Frame Installation Mounting Steps: Step 1 Level the assembled mounting-bracket by using a level, and mark the positions for drilling holes on the steel frame.
4 Mechanical Mounting 4.7 Wall-Mounted Installation Mounting Steps Step 1 Level the assembled mounting-bracket by using a level, and mark the positions for drilling holes on the installation site. Step 2 Insert the expansion bolts into the holes and secure them with a rubber hammer. Fasten the nut with a wrench to expand the bolt.
5 Electrical Connection Step 4 Fix the inverter with screws M6x30. 5 Electrical Connection 5.1 Safety Prior to any electrical connections, keep in mind that the inverter has dual power supplies. It is mandatory for the qualified personnel to wear personal protective equipments (PPE) during the electrical work. DANGER Danger to life due to a high voltage inside the inverter! The PV string will generate lethal high voltage when exposed to sunlight.
5 Electrical Connection WARNING Any improper operations during cable connection can cause device damage or personal injury. Only qualified personnel can perform cable connection. All cables must be undamaged, firmly attached, properly insulated and adequately dimensioned. NOTICE Comply with the safety instructions related to the PV strings and the regulations related to the utility grid. All electrical connections must be in accordance with local and nationalstandards.
5 Electrical Connection Connecting the PE Cable WARNING Since the inverter is a transformerless inverter, neither the negative pole nor the positive pole of the PV string can be grounded. Otherwise, the inverter will not operate normally. Connect the additional grounding terminal to the protective grounding point before AC cable connection, PV cable connection, and communication cable connection.
5 Electrical Connection Step 3 Apply paint to the grounding terminal to ensure corrosion resistance. The grounding screws have been anchored to the side of the inverter before delivery, and do not need to be prepared. There are two grounding terminals. Use at least one of them to ground the inverter. 5.4 Opening the Wiring Compartment Step 1 Loosen four screws on the front cover of the wiring compartment with screwdriver T30.
5 Electrical Connection 5.5 Communications Interface Description The following figure shows the position of the communication wiring board in the inverter as well as the terminals equipped for the wiring board. C1~C8 D1~D8 A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 E1 E2 E3 E4 F1 F2 F3 F4 G1G2 G3...
5 Electrical Connection C1~C8 D1~D8 A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 E1 E2 E3 E4 RS485-3 RS485-4 Meter/Tracker RS485-1 RS485-2 Logger 5.6.2 Multi-inverter communication system In case of multiple inverters, select either terminal block interface or RJ45 interface to connect. 1) All the inverters are connected via terminal block interface (RS485 cables) in the daisy chain.
5 Electrical Connection Step 5 Pull the cable gently to make sure it is secured, tighten the swivel nut clockwise. Cable gland for communication cable Seal ring-2 Suitable for cable diameter Ø9-15mm Seal ring-1 For cable gland For connector Suitable for cable diameter Ø4-9mm Press nut...
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5 Electrical Connection Fault occurs, Free of fault, Inverter interior Inverter interior relay does not trip. relay trips. Circuit is disconnected, Circuit is connected, and LED indicator is and LED indicator COM1 COM1 gets on. off. DI terminal (emergency stop dry contact): the dry contact can be configured to be an emergency stop contact. When the DI contact and +5V contact are shorted by external controlled switch, the inverter will immediately stop Inverter interior COM1...
5 Electrical Connection Reinstall the protection plate of communication board. 5.8 Data Logger Connection Connect the Data Logger to the communication accessory port. After successful connection, information such as power generation and running state of the inverter can be viewed via the APP on the phone.
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5 Electrical Connection AC Circuit Breaker An independent four-pole circuit breaker is installed on the output side of the inverter to ensure safe disconnection from the grid. Inverter Recommended rated voltage Recommended rated current CSI-75K-T40001 400V 150A CSI-80K-T40001 400V 150A CSI-100K-T4001A 400V 200A...
5 Electrical Connection - The LV side winding of the transformer, AC cables, and secondary devices (- including protective relay, detection and measurement instruments, and related auxiliary devices) must withstand the voltage to ground of at least 1,000V. NOTICE Ensure that the selected terminal can directly contact with the copper bar. If there are any problems, contact the manufacturer of terminal.
5 Electrical Connection Step 6 If wiring of tracking system power cable is required, refer to"5.10 Wiring of Tracking System Power Cable (Optional)" . Otherwise, skip performing this step. Step 7 Make the cable and crimp OT/DT/DTM terminal. For PE(INTERIOR) For L1/L2/L3/N ≤...
5 Electrical Connection 5.10 Tracker System Power Supply Connection (Optional) Cable gland for For L/N cables tracker system cable 20-30 Seal ring-2 Suitable for cable diameter Ø13-18mm For cable gland Seal ring-1 Suitable for cable diameter Ø9-13mm Press nut End blocker 7N.m Strip the protection layer and insulation layer by specific length, as described in the figure below.
5 Electrical Connection 5.11 Closing the Wiring Compartment Step 1 Reinstall the protection plate and push the four plastic rivets into the holes at the chassis. Step 2 Close the wiring compartment and tighten the four screws on its front cover with screwdriver T30. 5.12 DC Cable Connection DANGER Electric shock!
5 Electrical Connection 5.12.1 PV Input Configuration The inverter is provided with multiple PV inputs: PV inputs 1~9; and each PV input is designed with an MPP tracker. Each PV input operates independently and has its own MPPT. In this way, string structures of each PV input may differ from each other, including PV module type, number of PV modules in each string, angle of tilt, and installation orientation.
5 Electrical Connection Step 4 Check for polarity correctness. The inverter will not function properly if any PV polarity is reversed. 5.12.3 Installing the PV Connectors. step 1 Rotate all the DC switches to "OFF" position. step 2 Check the cable connection of the PV string for polarity correctness and ensure that the open circuit voltage in any case does not exceed the inverter input limit of 1,100V.
6 Commissioning Inverter 6 Commissioning Inverter 6.1 Electrical Inspection 1) The inverter DC switch and external circuit breaker are disconnected 2) The inverter should be accessible for operation, maintenance and service. 3) Nothing is left on the top of the inverter. 4) The inverter is correctly connected to the external devices, and the cables are routed in a safe place or protected against mechanical damage.
8 Daily Maintenance 8 Daily Maintenance Risk of inverter damage or personal injury due to incorrect service! Always keep in mind that the inverter is powered by dual sources: PV array and utility grid. Before any service work, observe the following procedure. 1) Disconnect the inverter from the utility grid side first and then PV array;...
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8 Daily Maintenance Step 4 Cut off the cable ties that securing the fan connectors, press the hump of the latch hook, then unplug the cable connection joint outwards. Step 4 Loosen screws from the fan module, and pull out the fan module Step 5 Insert the new fan module into the track and secure the screws.
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8 Daily Maintenance Close the wiring compartment. DANGER Stop the inverter and disconnect it from all power supplies before maintenance. Lethal voltage still exists in the inverter. Please wait for at least 5 minutes and then perform maintenance work. Only qualified electricians can maintain the fans. 3) External Fan Maintenance Loosen the screws of the fan module cover, and remove it.
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8 Daily Maintenance Loosen screws from the fan module, and pull out the fan module Insert the fan connector into the track, and secure the fan connector by screws. Insert the fan connector and the internal cable connector in position (note the correspondence), and secure the fan connector by cable ties.
9 Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting When the inverter does not operate normally, we recommend the following actions for quick troubleshooting. Please review the error list table carefully. 9.1 Warning The different LED colors and flashing status identify the current operation statuses of the inverter. If the red color is always on, it indicates the inverter fault.
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9 Troubleshooting Wait for the inverter to return to normal. Disconnect the AC and DC switches, and reconnect the AC and DC F008 Device anomaly switches 15 minutes later to restart the inverter. If the fault still exists, contact CSI Solar. Generally, the inverter will be reconnected to the grid after the grid F009 Grid Freq High Err...
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9 Troubleshooting 1. The fault can be caused by poor sunlight or damp environment, and the inverter will be reconnected to the grid after the environment is improved. F019 GFCI High Err 2. If the environment is normal, check whether the AC and DC cables are well insulated.
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9 Troubleshooting 1. Check whether the corresponding string is of reverse polarity. If so, disconnect the DC switch and adjust the polarity when the solar F034 PV1 Rev Connect Err radiation is low and the string current drops below 0.5A. 2.
ANNEX: Specification ANNEX: Specification Model CSI-75K-T40001-E CSI-80K-T40001-E CSI-100K-T4001A-E CSI-100K-T4001B-E CSI-110K-T40001-E INPUT(DC) Max. DC Input Voltage (V) 1100 V Startup DC Input Voltage (V) 195 V MPPT Voltage Range (V) 200-1000 V Rated Input Voltage (V) 600 V Max. Input Current (Imp)
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