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  • Page 1 SolShare Installation Manual U S V E R S I O N...
  • Page 2 The technical instructions and illustrations contained in this manual are to be treated as confidential and no part may be reproduced without the prior written permission of Allume Energy and end users may not divulge the information contained herein or use this manual for purposes other than those strictly connected with correct use of the equipment.
  • Page 3 As a result, please follow the guidelines in this manual carefully. Installations that contravene these guildelines are not covered under warranty unless a written exemption from Allume Energy is provided. Your SolShare is designed to meet relevant US codes and standards. This guide provides the general instruction of the installation procedure of the SolShare.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Handling and Safety Instructions 2. Introduction to the SolShare System 2.1 Overview of SolShare Functionality and Outputs 3. What’s in the Box 4. Installing the SolShare 4.1 Select the SolShare Installation Location 4.2 Securely Mount the SolShare 4.3 Prepare the SolShare for Conduit and Electrical Connections 4.4 Install Conduit and/or Raceway 4.5 Wire-Up the SolShare 4.5.1 Layout and Connection Overview...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.7 Install the Current Transformers (CTs) 4.7.1 Clip the CTs to the Tenant Feeder Conductors 4.7.2 Run the CT Conductors to the SolShare 4.7.3 Terminate the Connected CTs in the SolShare 5. Commissioning the SolShare 5.1 Preparing the SolShare for Commissioning 5.2 Connect the SolShare to Wi-Fi 5.3 Commissioning the SolShare 6.

  • Page 6: Handling And Safety Instructions

    1. Handling and Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions for the SolShare 2P-100 that shall be followed during installation and maintenance. This guide is provided to help the installer understand the Utilizing this manual as a tool, the installation must be standard SolShare installation procedure.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning: – Risk of electric shock. – Multiple AC voltage sources are terminated inside this equipment. – Installing or opening of the SolShare must only be performed by a competent and qualified person, and according to local codes and standards. –...

  • Page 8: Introduction To The Solshare System

    1.5kW solar system. If a non-even even allocation is required, the algorithm can be configured accordingly. Please contact Allume Energy at support@allumeenergy.com to arrange this. An overview of a typical SolShare solar installation is provided below. Please refer to your project system design for the details of your specific project.

  • Page 9: Overview Of Solshare Functionality And Outputs

    2.1 Overview of SolShare Functionality and Outputs The SolShare receives the solar energy from the connected inverter(s) and distributes it to up to ten connected tenant meters. The distribution is managed by the SolShare’s switching control and distribution algorithm that rotates the full supply periodically between the tenant meters, and ensures the correct allocation per tenant.

  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    3. What’s in the Box Split-core current SolShare unit Mounting bracket transformer CT pair with approximately 32’ tails x 10 pairs Fastener Locking plate CT Connector block CT connection aid Important: Make sure the SolShare is intact following transportation and all components have been supplied. If there are any signs of visible damage or if any components have not been supplied, please contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 11: Installing The Solshare

    4. Installing the SolShare 4.1 Select the SolShare Installation Location To minimize the distance of the raceways, conductors, and current transformer (CT) wire run, the SolShare should be mounted as close as possible to the property’s meter stack. To allow for easy installation and maintenance, ensure that there is adequate space surrounding the SolShare and that it is mounted at a convenient height.

  • Page 12: Securely Mount The Solshare

    4. Ensure the SolShare is securely fastened to the wall and locked into place. Important: The mounting wall and fastener selection is at the discretion of the installer. Allume Energy takes no responsibility in the appropriate site selection for the SolShare or the appropriate bracket fastener choice.

  • Page 13: Prepare The Solshare For Conduit And Electrical Connections

    4.3 Prepare the SolShare for Conduit and Electrical Connections Lift up the cover into the Open Position to reveal the lower section of the box where the electrical connections are made. This is achieved by doing the following: Cover in Cover in Closed Open...
  • Page 14 4.3 Prepare the SolShare for Conduit and Electrical Connections (continued) The primary SolShare install interfaces are as follows: The image below shows the features on the underside of the SolShare, details of the SolShare Input and Output ports, and which port each wire is to be fed through. SolShare Output SolShare Output Port...

  • Page 15: Install Conduit And/Or Raceway

    4.4 Install Conduit and/or Raceway • Install conduit glands to the baseplate of the SolShare, as indicated in the yellow box above. • The number of Output conduit glands required will depend on the number of SolShare Outputs to be connected.

  • Page 16: Wire-Up The Solshare

    4.5 Wire-Up the SolShare 4.5.1 Layout and Connection Overview The following sections step through conductor layout and termination within the SolShare. The number of connected Outputs and grounding wires will vary depending on the number of tenants being connected and your system design. Important: At a minimum: –...
  • Page 17 4.5.2 Measure and Cut the Correct Type and Number of Conductors (continued) Important: Conductor Selection Careful consideration for the specific system design must be made when selecting conductors. Refer to your system design to ensure correct selection. SolShare Input and Output Conductors –...

  • Page 18: Connect The Grounding Wires

    4.5.3 Connect the Grounding Wires FROM INVERTER PRE-EXISTING GROUND CONNECTIONS TO ENCLOSURE Feed the input grounding wire from the inverter into the Connect to SolShare’s grounding bar. SolShare Input port. METER STACK PRE-EXISTING GROUND CONNECTIONS TO ENCLOSURE Feed the Output grounding wire from the meter stack Connect to SolShare’s grounding bar.

  • Page 19: Connect The Neutral Conductors

    4.5.4 Connect the Neutral Conductors NEUTRALS IN (N) OUT (N) IN (L1) IN (L2) 1(L1) 2(L2) 3(L1) 4(L2) GROUND WIRES NOT SHOWN Feed the neutral conductor from the inverter into the Connect to the SolShare’s neutral ‘IN’ terminal. SolShare Input port. Warning: All Input and Output conductors must be the same gauge.

  • Page 20: Connect The Solshare Output Conductors

    4.5.5 Connect the SolShare Output Condutors It is recommended that the Commissioning Document is completed at this time. Please refer to Appendix A for Commission Notes Document. OUTPUTS IN (N) OUT (N) 1(L1) 2(L2) 3(L1) 4(L2) 5(L1) 6(L2) 7(L1) 8(L2) 9(L1) 10(L2) IN (L1) IN (L2) GROUND WIRES AND NEUTRALS...

  • Page 21: Connect The Solshare Input Conductors (Inverter Output)

    4.5.6 Connect the SolShare Input Conductors (Inverter Output) INPUTS IN (N) OUT (N) 1(L1) 2(L2) 3(L1) 4(L2) 5(L1) 6(L2) IN (L1) IN (L2) Run and connect the L1 and L2 inverter output through Within the SolShare, fasten the Inputs L1 and L2 into their the System Disconnect, and into the SolShare Input port.

  • Page 22: Connect The Solshare Outputs To The Tenant Load Center Feeder Conductors

    4.6 Connect the SolShare Outputs to the Tenant Load Center Feeder Conductors Warning: If apartments do not have a secondary ‘main breaker’ in their load center (see Appendix E) then an additional overcurrent protection device will need to be installed downstream of the point of the solar energy system’s interconnection.
  • Page 23 4.6.2 Connect the SolShare Outputs to the Tenant Feeder Conductors (continued) The SolShare Outputs can be connected to a tenant meter in a 120V or 240V configuration. The configuration for each tenant will depend on your system design. 120V Tenant Meter Connection 240V Tenant Meter Connection For a 120V connection, a single SolShare Output is For a 240V connection, a pair of SolShare Outputs are...

  • Page 24: Install The Current Transformers (Cts)

    4.7 Install the Current Transformers (CTs) Proper installation of the CTs on the tenant feeder conductors ensures the correct delivery of solar to each tenant, and is required for successful commissioning. The CTs are pre-labelled with the CT number (#) and tenant feeder conductor phase the CT must be connected to (‘L1’...
  • Page 25 4.7.1 Clip the CTs to the Tenant Feeder Conductors (continued) Select the Correct CTs for 120V configuration Refer to Appendix F for the 120V CT Installation Reference Diagram. SolShare Output Connected to Tenant 1 (L1) 2 (L2) 3 (L1) 4 (L2) 5 (L1) CT #s to Connect to Tenant 1 L1...

  • Page 26: Run The Ct Conductors To The Solshare

    4.7.2 Run the CT Conductors to the SolShare Feed the CT conductors from the tenant meter stack, through the CT conduit, and into the SolShare CT input port. Important: If you are extending CT conductors, this can be done for each CT sep- arately up to the limits described in the advisory on the CT box.
  • Page 27 4.7.3 Terminate the Connected CTs in the SolShare (continued) How to Terminate the CTs • Insert the connector blocks into the CT connector sockets within the SolShare, positioning them according to the ‘CT input’ label. • Confirm only black CTs are terminated in the first (left) connector block, red CTs in the second, black in the third, red in the fourth.

  • Page 28: Commissioning The Solshare

    5. Commissioning the SolShare 5.1 Preparing the SolShare for Commissioning Warning: When closing the cover of the SolShare, ensure the white seals are oriented correctly. This will ensure an appropriate seal for the Type 4 rating of the SolShare. See the graphics to the right showing correct orientation of the seals.

  • Page 29: Connect The Solshare To Wi-Fi

    Please make sure the inverter is ready to be commissioned prior to starting the SolShare commissioning process. If you experience issues with the commissioning process contact Allume Technical Support: Tel: (213) 347-4293...

  • Page 30: Commissioning Notes

    Appendix A: Commissioning Notes To be completed during installation and data entered into Commissioning App Installer name: Company: Serial Number: 2P_100_ Installation Address: State: Postal/Zipcode: Country: SolShare Tenant Connections Record the name of the tenant connected to each SolShare Output, according to whether they are connected in a 120V or 240V configuration.

  • Page 31: Conduit Gland And Plug Selection Requirements

    Appendix B: Conduit Gland and Plug Selection Requirements All Inputs and Output ports on the SolShare must be fitted with properly specified conduit glands and/or if the ports are not used, fitted with properly specified blanking plugs. Refer to the table below for the requirements of these components.

  • Page 32: Conductor Terminal Connection Options

    Appendix C: Conductor Terminal Connection Options Options for terminating the conductors into the SolShare terminals are provided below. The conductors and connection method(s) must be selected based on your specific system design. Connection Data Imperial (US) Metric Tightening Torque 30 in-lbs 3.4Nm Conductor Cross Section Stranded, Maximum 2 AWG...

  • Page 33: Ground Bar Connection Options

    Appendix D: Ground Bar Connection Options Options for terminating the ground wires to the ground bar are provided below. The grounding wire gauge and connection method(s) must be selected based on your specific system design. Ground Wire Connector Options Ground Wire Connector Options Suitable Wire Gauge(s) Ferrules, Minimum Pin Depth of 12mm #14 to #6 AWG...
  • Page 34 Appendix E: Example SolShare System Interconnection Diagram (120V) SolShare Power Division Control System Interconnection (120V) Connection to 10 metered apartment units. Service Disconnect SolShare Solar Array Power Division Control System Customer Side of Meter Bank Enclosure 100A 100A Meter Meter Feeders Feeders Solar Array...
  • Page 35 Appendix F: Example SolShare System Interconnection Diagram (240V) SolShare Power Division Control System Interconnection (240V) Connection to 5 metered apartment units. SolShare Solar Array Power Division Control System Customer Side of Meter Bank Enclosure Taps Meter Feeders Solar Array Taps Meter Service To Unit #2...

  • Page 36: Lug Fed Dwelling Load Center Considerations

    Appendix G: Lug Fed Dwelling Load Center Considerations Lug Fed Dwelling Load Center Feeder conductors are overcurrent protected by a main breaker. However, if the tenant’s load center does not have a secondary “main breaker” located within, adding a secondary power source via tap has the potential of provid- ing more than the feeder’s capacity when combined with the utility’s feed.

  • Page 37: Example Ct Installation Diagram (120V)

    Apartment 9 Apartment 7 Apartment 5 Apartment 3 Apartment 1 Appendix H: Example CT Installation Diagram (120V) Black CT Cables (Odd) Apartment 9 Apartment 7 Apartment 5 Apartment 3 Apartment 1 Main Breaker Main Breaker Main Breaker Main Breaker Main Breaker Black CT Cables (Odd) Main Breaker Main Breaker...

  • Page 38: Example Ct Installation Diagram (240V)

    Appendix I: Example CT Installation Diagram (240V) Apartment 9 Apartment 7 Apartment 5 Apartment 3 Apartment 1 Black CT Cables (Odd) Main Breaker Main Breaker Main Breaker Main Breaker Main Breaker CT:9(L1) #09 (Black) CT:7(L1) #07 (Black) CT:5(L1) #05 (Black) CT:3(L1) #03 (Black) CT:1(L1)

  • Page 39: Connecting The Solshare To A Wi-Fi Network - Detail And Troubleshooting

    Appendix J: Connecting the SolShare to a Wi-Fi Network - Detail and Troubleshooting Version C1 SCOPE AND DISCLAIMER This document is applicable for: REF SolShare-2P-100-2 units. With Serial Numbers: 2P-100-0001 2P-100-0119 The SolShare requires a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi internet connection to allow for commissioning, energy data transmission, fault reporting, software updates, and ongoing product support.
  • Page 40 POWER CYCLE THE SOLSHARE STEP 1 Disconnect the SolShare from utility grid power by switching OFF all disconnects. STEP 2 Wait 5 seconds. STEP 3 Reconnect the SolShare to utility grid power by switching ON all disconnects. Note: The next steps must be completed within 5 minutes of the above power cycle. CONFIGURE NEW WI-FI NETWORK SETTINGS STEP 1 Using a smart device, look at the list of available...
  • Page 41 STEP 3 When presented with the page to the right, enter the new details of the new Wi-Fi network that you want the SolShare to connect to. Click the green “Connect” button. STEP 4 After the SolShare confirms that it will connect to this new Wi-Fi network, the smart device’s screen will match the image on the right.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING INCORRECT WI-FI CREDENTIALS If “Authentication for network with SSID: “<SSID>” failed” is displayed as shown, this means that an incorrect set of Wi-Fi credentials (i.e. SSID or password have been entered incorrectly) was entered. Repeat the Instructions above with the correct Wi- Fi credentials.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING NO CONFIRMATION It is possible that the Wi-Fi change was successful, however, the smart device that was used switched to a different Wi-Fi network that is not the SolShare’s Wi-Fi network. This may result in the successful confirmation not been reported on the screen.
  • Page 44 FAQS How close does the Wi-Fi gateway have to be? • This will depend on the selected gateway, but for best results, install the gateway within the same equipment room or within line of sight of the SolShare. In most cases, if a smart device can connect to the network in that location, the SolShare will be able, too.
  • Page 45 Are there any network/firewall requirements? • The 4G network provider must provide a network with internet protocol version 4 (IPv4). Networks with only IPv6 are not currently supported. Ensure that the following ports are open in both directions: o Port 9993 UDP o Port 1883 TCP o Port 8883 TCP o Port 8888 TCP...
  • Page 46 Appendix K SolShare 100 Product Datasheet The SolShare 100 has a maximum The SolShare unit is installed input and output capacity of between the inverter and each Multi-meter solar delivery 16.4kW AC, and can be participating multifamily unit’s feeder interconnected with up to 10 tap.
  • Page 47 Technical Data Parameter Value -4°F (-20°C) to 122°F (50°C) Metering accuracy of each SolShare output ± 0.5% Wi-Fi Only, 2.4GHz Parameter Value (at 25°C) Max AC input and output power at 120V (L-N) / 240V (L-L) 30 kA AC short circuit protection Terminal conductor size for field wiring Compliance UL1741, FCC Part 15 Class B...

  • Page 48: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Appendix L: FCC Compliance Statement SolShare 2P-100 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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 49 For most up to date versions of all documents (including this Installation Manual), scan this QR code or go to https://allumeenergy.com/document-library/ This manual is intended for installations within the United States. Specifications are subject to changes without advanced notification. Allume Energy info@allumeenergy.com US: (213) 347-4293...

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