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ZUCCHETTI 1PH 3000TLM-V2 User Manual

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1PH 3000TLM-6000TLM-V2
Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. - Green Innovation Division
Via Lungarno, 248 - 52028 Terranuova Bracciolini - Arezzo, Italy
tel. +39 055 91971 - fax. +39 055 9197515
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  • Page 1 Grid-connected inverter 1PH 3000TLM-6000TLM-V2 User Manual Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. - Green Innovation Division Via Lungarno, 248 - 52028 Terranuova Bracciolini - Arezzo, Italy tel. +39 055 91971 - fax. +39 055 9197515 Pile Reg. IT12110P00002965 - Share Capital € 100,000.00 fully paid up innovation@zcscompany.com - zcs@pec.it –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preliminary safety instructions ................................8 1.1. Safety instructions ..................................8 1.2. Symbols and icons .................................. 11 Product features ......................................13 2.1. Product presentation ................................13 2.2. Description of functions ..............................15 2.3. Efficiency curve ..................................16 Installation ........................................17 3.1.
  • Page 3 Troubleshooting and maintenance ..............................63 7.1. Troubleshooting ..................................63 7.2. Maintenance ..................................... 72 Uninstalling ........................................73 8.1. Uninstallation steps ................................73 8.2. Packaging ....................................73 8.3. Storage ......................................73 8.4. Disposal ...................................... 73 Technical specifications ..................................74 Monitoring systems ..................................75 10.1.
  • Page 4 10.4.7.2. Connecting the Datalogger to the inverters....................118 10.4.7.3. Internet connection via Ethernet cable ......................119 10.4.7.4. Connecting the power supply and battery pack to the Datalogger ............119 10.4.7.5. Connecting the LM2-485 PRO cell irradiance and temperature sensor to the datalogger ..119 10.4.8.
  • Page 5 Copyright statement Copyright of this manual belongs to Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. No part of this manual (including the software, etc.) may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the permission of Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.
  • Page 6 This manual describes the assembly, installation, electrical connections, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of the following inverters: 1PH 3000TLM-V2 / 1PH 3680TLM-V2 / 1PH 4000TLM-V2 / 1PH 4600TLM-V2 / 1PH 5000TLM-V2 / 1PH 6000TLM-V2 Keep this manual so that it is accessible at all times.
  • Page 7 Caution: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not resolved or avoided, could result in minor or moderate personal injury. Caution Attention: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not resolved or avoided, could result in damage to the system or other property. Attention Note: provides important tips on the correct and optimal operation of the product.

  • Page 8: Preliminary Safety Instructions

    1. Preliminary safety instructions If you have problems or questions regarding the reading and understanding of the following information, please contact Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. through the appropriate channels. Note General information in this chapter Safety instructions Highlights the safety instructions to be followed during installation and use of the equipment.
  • Page 9 If necessary, request assistance from an installer of photovoltaic systems or from Zucchetti Centro Sistemi SpA. Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with vehicles suitable to protect the components (in particular, electronic components) against violent knocks, humidity, vibrations, etc.
  • Page 10 All installation operations must be carried out by a professional electrician, who must:  be prepared.  Carefully read this manual and understand its contents. Warning Before connecting the inverter to the grid, make sure that all the necessary permits have been obtained from the local grid operator and that all the electrical connections are made by a professional electrician.

  • Page 11: Symbols And Icons

     Do not disassemble the internal components of the inverter without permission. This will void the warranty. Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. shall not be responsible for any damage or loss caused by these actions. Attention 1.2.
  • Page 12 Symbols on the inverter Some safety symbols are located on the inverter. Read and understand the contents of the symbols before installing the inverter. Residual voltage may be present on the inverter! Before opening the inverter, wait 5 minutes to ensure that the capacitors are completely discharged. Beware of high voltage Beware of high temperatures Complies with the European Standards (CE)

  • Page 13: Product Features

    2. Product features General information in this chapter Product presentation The field of use and overall dimensions of the 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverters are indicated in this section. Description of functions Describes how the 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverters and their internal operating modules work. Efficiency curve Describes the efficiency curves of the inverter.
  • Page 14 Figure 3 – Front, side and back view of the inverter and bracket  Labels on the inverter Figure 4 – Do not remove the label on the side of the inverter 14 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.

  • Page 15: Description Of Functions

    2.2. Description of functions The DC power generated by the PV modules is filtered through the input board before entering the power board. The input board also has the function of detecting the insulation impedance and the DC input voltage/current. The power board converts the DC power into AC power. The current converted into AC is filtered through the output board and is then fed into the grid.

  • Page 16: Efficiency Curve

     Wiring diagram Figure 5 – Block diagram of the 3K-6K TLM-L inverter 2.3. Efficiency curve Efficiency curve for an Azzurro ZCS 1PH 5000TLM-V2 model Figure 6 – Efficiency curve for an Azzurro ZCS 1PH 5000TLM-V2 inverter 16 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.

  • Page 17: Installation

    3. Installation General information in this chapter This chapter describes how to install the 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverter. Installation notes:  DO NOT install 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverters near flammable materials.  DO NOT install 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverters in an area where flammable Danger or explosive materials are stored.
  • Page 18 damage such as holes or tears. If any kind of damage is found, do not open the box containing the inverter and contact the supplier and transport company as soon as possible. It is recommended to remove the packaged materials from the box 24 hours before installing the inverter. Checking the product After removing the inverter from its packaging, check that the product is intact and complete.

  • Page 19: Installation Tools

    1 Warranty Outgoing inspection Registration 1 AC output connector 1 Terminal 485 (2 pin) report 1 Stopper A 1 Stopper B 3.3. Installation tools The following tools are required for installation of the inverter and electrical connections; therefore, they must be prepared before installation. Tool Function Drill...
  • Page 20 Adjustable spanner (opening To tighten the bolts greater than 32 mm) To screw the inverter to the wall- 4 mm Allen key mounting bracket and to open the front cover of the inverter To crimp the RJ45 connectors for RJ45 crimping tool the communication cables To insert the expansion plugs Rubber hammer...
  • Page 21 To mark the wall for better fixing Marker pen precision Measuring tape To measure distances Level To make sure the bracket is level ESD gloves Protective clothing Safety goggles Protective clothing Protection mask Protective clothing 21 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.

  • Page 22: Installation Position

    3.4. Installation position Choose an appropriate installation location for the inverter. Follow the requirements below to determine the installation position. Figure 8 – Requirements or installing a single inverter 22 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev. 1.1 15/03/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.

  • Page 23: Moving The 1Ph 3000Tlm - 6000Tlm-V2 Inverter

    Figure 9 – Requirements for installing multiple inverters For safety reasons, ZCS Spa and/or its partners may not carry out any technical repairs or maintenance work, or move the inverter from and to the ground if it is installed at a height of more than 180 cm from the ground.

  • Page 24: Installing The 1Ph 3000Tlm - 6000Tlm-V2 Inverter

    Figure 10 – Removing the polystyrene protections Figure 11 – Removing the inverter from its packaging Lift the inverter from its packing box and move it to the installation position, then remove the polystyrene protections.  To prevent damage and personal injury, hold the inverter firmly when moving, as it is a heavy piece of equipment.
  • Page 25 2) Insert the plugs horizontally into the holes made, paying attention to the force and depth with which they are inserted (make sure the plug completely enters the hole). 3) Align the mounting bracket with the position of the holes and fix it to the wall using the screws and flat washers supplied, tightening them properly.

  • Page 26: Electrical Connections

    4. Electrical connections General information in this chapter This chapter describes the electrical connections of the 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverter. Carefully read this section before connecting the cables. Note: Before making any electrical connections, ensure that the DC circuit breaker is switched off. Please note that the capacitors in the inverter may remain electrically charged after the DC circuit breaker has been switched off.

  • Page 27: Electrical Connections

    4.1. Electrical connections Figure 13 – Steps for connecting the cables 4.2. Connecting PNGD cables (grounding) Connect the 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverter to the ground electrode using ground protection cables (PGND). The inverter does not have a transformer, therefore the positive pole and negative pole of the photovoltaic string does NOT need to be grounded.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Dc Input Power Cables

    2) Insert the exposed wires in the OT terminal and crimp them using a crimping tool, as shown in Figure below. Note 1: L3 is the length between the insulation layer of the ground cable and the crimped part. L4 is the distance between the crimped part and the conductor wires protruding from the crimped part.
  • Page 29 appropriate MPPT operating mode. Independent mode (default): If the strings are independent (e.g. installed on two separate flaps), the input model must be set to “independent mode.” The setting method is described in relative section. Parallel mode: If the strings are connected in parallel, the input mode must be set to “parallel mode.” The setting method is described in relative section.
  • Page 30 Make sure that the following information is observed. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire.  The modules connected in series in each string must have the same brand and model.  The open-circuit voltage for each string must be less than or equal to 600 V DC. ...
  • Page 31 Figure 18 – Positive (1) and Negative (2) MC4 connectors Note The positive and negative metal terminals are packed together with the positive and negative connectors, respectively. Separate the positive and negative metal terminals after unpacking the inverter so as to avoid confusing the polarities.
  • Page 32 Figure 19 – Connecting the DC input power cables (1) Note : L2 is approximately 2 or 3 mm longer than L1. 3) Insert the positive and negative power cables in the corresponding cable glands. 4) Insert the stripped positive and negative power cables in the positive and negative metal terminals respectively, and crimp them using a suitable tool.
  • Page 33 Figure 21 - Connecting the DC input power cables (3) Note: Insert the caps into the unused DC connectors. Removal procedure To remove the positive and negative connectors from the inverter, insert a removal tool in the bayonet coupling and press the tool with adequate force, as shown in the figure below. Before removing the positive and negative connectors, make sure that the inverter’s circuit breaker is switched off.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Ac Output Power Cables

    4.4. Connecting the AC output power cables Connect the inverter to the AC power distribution network or power grid using AC power cables.  Do not use the same AC circuit breaker for multiple inverters.  Do not install loads between the inverter and the AC circuit breaker.
  • Page 35 Figure 23 – Do not connect loads between the inverter and circuit breaker Multi-core copper cables The cross-section of the power line must be sized in order to prevent unwanted disconnections of the inverter from the grid due to high impedance of the cable connecting the inverter to the point of supply.
  • Page 36 The 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverters are single-phase output inverters that fully comply with the local grid connection requirements and safety standards. The inverters are equipped with AC output connectors with IP66 protection suitable for photovoltaic use; customers must provide their own AC output cable connections; the figure of the AC connector is shown below.
  • Page 37 Figure 27 - Connecting the AC output cables (2) 3) Connect the AC power cable according to the following criteria: • Connect the yellow-green wire to the hole labelled “PE”, and tighten the wire with an Allen key; • Connect the brown wire to the hole labelled “L”, and tighten the wire with an Allen key; •...

  • Page 38: Connecting The Communication Cables

    4.5. Connecting the communication cables Connecting the communication port Note: The wiring procedure is the same for the RS485 input, DRMS0 and CT input. This chapter describes the steps to be followed for connecting the communication cables. Communication ports RS485 DRM0 Cable cross-section 0.5 - 1.5 mm...
  • Page 39 2) Turn the waterproof cable gland; remove the cap in the waterproof cable gland; Figure 31 – Removing the cable glands and stoppers Note: The waterproof connectors refer respectively to (from left to right): RS485, CT, RS485. Remove the waterproof connectors according to the communication functions to be used. DO NOT remove the unused connectors.
  • Page 40 4) Choose the terminal according to Table 3, connect the cables as shown in the labels and secure them using a flat screwdriver. Note: keep the unused terminals for future use. Type RS485 DRM0 Connector Label DRM0 Table 4 – Description of the communication terminals and their function Figure 33 –...
  • Page 41 Figure 34 – Closing the central door • If multiple inverters need to be connected via the RS485 cable, refer to the following: The RS485 cables are connected in parallel, so 4 cables are required to make the connection. First connect the two 485+ cables (TX+) in parallel, then connect the two 485- cables (TX-) in parallel, finally insert them into the terminal and tighten the screws using a slotted screwdriver.

  • Page 42: Commissioning The Inverter

    5. Commissioning the inverter 5.1. Safety inspection before commissioning Make sure that the DC and AC voltages fall within the range permitted by the inverter. Attention  Photovoltaic strings Before turning on the inverter, it is necessary to examine the photovoltaic string. Check the open- circuit voltage of each photovoltaic panel and compare it with the data in the technical datasheet.

  • Page 43: Starting The Inverter

    If in doubt, consult the system engineer or a qualified electrician. Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. shall not be held responsible for any consequences resulting from the incorrect selection of the country code. If the inverter indicates the presence of any faults, refer to related chapter of this manual or contact the Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A.

  • Page 44: Operating Interface

    6. Operating interface General information in this chapter This section describes the display and its operation, as well as the buttons and LED indicators of the 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverters. 6.1. Operating panel and display Buttons and LED indicators Figure 36 –...

  • Page 45: Main Interface

     GFCI automatic differential circuit breaker indicating light (RED) o Steady: indicates GFCI fault o Off: normal operation 6.2. Main interface The main LCD interface is used to display the statuses of the inverter, information, configuration of parameters, etc. 45 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.
  • Page 46 When the power is turned on, INITIALIZATION…. appears on the LCD screen, as shown in the figure below when the control board is correctly connected to the communication board, the LCD screen will display the current status of the inverter, as shown in the figure below. Inverter statuses include: Wait: the inverter is waiting to check the state at the end of the reconnection time.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    Control: the inverter is checking the insulation resistance, relays and other safety requirements. It also runs a self-test to ensure that the software and hardware of the inverter are functioning properly. The inverter switches to the error state or permanent error state if errors occur. Normal: The inverter is functioning normally and is feeding power into the grid;...
  • Page 48  Date and time Select “1. Date and time” and press “OK” to enter the menu for setting the date/time. First set the date and then the time using the “Up” and “Down” keys, then press “OK” to move to the next character and confirm. date time expressed...
  • Page 49 country code can be checked from the “System Info” menu. Note: The change of the country code will take effect after the next start-up of the inverter. For more information and to know the country regulations on board the inverter, refer to the following table. Code Country Code...
  • Page 50 “Incorrect, try again!” press the “Menu/Back” key and enter the password again. When the password has been entered correctly, you can enter the menu. You can now set the amount of energy already produced by the system before installing the current inverter, which is visible from the main interface. ...
  • Page 51  Safety Voltage The user can change the value of the protection voltage directly from the LCD display. The user must first copy the TXT files to the SD card. These files can be requested from ZCS technical support. Select “13. Safety V” and press “OK” to enter the menu for setting the protection voltage. The display will show “Enter PWD!”, press “OK”...
  • Page 52 Attention: do not enter this menu if the microSD card is not inserted in the appropriate slot of the inverter or if the correct TXT files have not been copied to it.  Reactive Power Setting Select “17. Reactive Set” and press “OK” to enter the menu for setting the reactive power produced. The display will show “Enter PWD!”, press “OK”...
  • Page 53 4) Press “OK” to start the self-test. 5) The self-test will now start automatically; once completed, press “Down” to display the self-test results, as shown in the figure below. 53 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev. 1.1 15/03/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
  • Page 54  Standard Self-test 1) During normal operation of the inverter, press the “Back” key to enter the main menu. 2) Press the “OK” key to enter the “Settings” menu. 3) Press the “Down” key several times until “21. Standard Self-Test” is displayed on the screen. 54 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.
  • Page 55 4) Press “OK” to start the self-test. 5) The self-test will now start automatically; once completed, press “Down” to display the self-test results, as shown in the figure below. 55 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev. 1.1 15/03/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.
  • Page 56  P(f) Setting Select “22. Set P(f)” and press “OK” to enter the relative menu, from which you can change the active power according to the grid frequency required by the local regulations. This function may be required by various regulations for grid-connected inverters.
  • Page 57  Q(v) Setting Select “23. Set Q(v)” and press “OK” to enter the relative menu, from which you can change the reactive power according to the grid voltage required by the local regulations. This function may be required by various regulations for grid-connected inverters. Use the “Up”, “Down” and “OK” keys to set the time delay expressed in seconds (*.***s) before the changed Q reactive power will intervene.
  • Page 58 (C) Press the “OK” key to enter the “System Info” menu. The “System Info” menu contains the following submenus:  Inverter type Use the “Up” and “Down” keys in the “System Info” menu to move, and the “OK” key to enter menu “1. Inverter type.”...
  • Page 59  P(Grid) Feed-in Use the “Up” and “Down” keys in the “System Info” menu to move, and the “OK” key to enter menu “9. P(Grid) Feed-in” Here you can see the value of the set value of the power fed into the grid. ...
  • Page 60 Note : you can check the firmware version currently installed on the inverter from the “Service Code” submenu found in the “System Info” menu. IMPORTANT : Do not perform any update operation if there is no microSD card inside the inverter or if the microSD card does not contain the appropriate update files.
  • Page 61 Figure 37 – Removing the central cover 3. Extract (IF PRESENT) the MICRO SD CARD from its slot by pressing lightly on the SD CARD and pulling it out of the inverter. Alternatively, obtain the MICRO SD CARD yourself. Then insert it into the PC using the appropriate adapter.
  • Page 62 DSP2 Update ARM Update 10. Check that the inverter completes the update correctly and that “INITIALIZING” appears on the display; the inverter will then start normally. If the update was not successful, one of the following messages will appear on the display: “COMMUNICATE FAIL”, “UPDATE DSP1 FAIL” or “UPDATE DSP2 FAIL”;...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    7. Troubleshooting and maintenance 7.1. Troubleshooting This section contains information and procedures on how to troubleshoot any faults and errors that may occur during operation of the 1PH 3000TLM – 6000TLM-V2 inverter. If you have any problems with the inverter, please follow these steps. ...
  • Page 64 its normal state. The grid frequency is ID03 GridOFP too high. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the grid voltage/frequency is within the correct range. If not, contact technical support. If so, check the AC circuit breaker and the AC wiring of the inverter.
  • Page 65 voltage of the PV string by adjusting the number of photovoltaic modules mounted in series, making sure that it falls within the input voltage range of the inverter. The inverter automatically returns to its normal operating state after the string has been corrected.
  • Page 66 Sampling error of the Support. ID17 HwADFaultIGrid grid current. ID18 HwADFaultDCI DCI sampling error. Sampling error of the ID19 HwADFaultVGrid grid voltage. ID20 GFCIDeviceFault GFCI sampling error. ID21 MChip_Fault Master chip fault Auxiliary voltage ID22 HwAuxPowerFault error Sampling error of bus ID23 BusVoltZeroFault voltage.
  • Page 67 manual. If the input mode is correct, turn off the DC disconnecting switch and wait 5 minutes, then turn on the DC disconnecting switch again. Check that the fault is no longer present. If this is not the case, contact Technical Support.
  • Page 68 The current sampling value of the automatic differential ID52 ConsistentFault_GFCI circuit breaker (GFCI) between the master DSP and the slave DSP is not the same. SPI communication error between the ID53 SpiCommLose master DSP and the slave DSP. SCI communication error between the ID54 SciCommLose...
  • Page 69 The grid current is Support. not balanced and has ID67 UnrecoverIacRmsUnbalance caused an irreparable fault. The input current is not balanced and has ID68 UnrecoverIpvUnbalance caused an irreparable fault. The bus voltage is not balanced and has ID69 UnrecoverVbusUnbalance caused an irreparable fault.
  • Page 70 Make sure that the installation position and the installation method meet the requirements of relative The inverter has section of this manual. been derated ID81 OverTempDerating because the Check if the ambient temperature in temperature is too the installation location exceeds the high.
  • Page 71 Support. The software of the The software version is control board and Contact Technical Support to update ID94 unsuitable communication the software. board do not match. ID95-ID96 are internal faults of the The EEPROM Faulty EEPROM ID95 communication inverter; turn off the DC communication board.

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    7.2. Maintenance Inverters generally do not require daily or routine maintenance. In any case, for proper long-term operation of the inverter, make sure that the heatsink for cooling the inverter has enough space to ensure adequate ventilation and that it is not obstructed by dust or other items. Cleaning the inverter Use an air compressor, a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush to clean the inverter.

  • Page 73: Uninstalling

    8.4. Disposal Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.a. is not liable for the disposal of the equipment, or parts thereof, that does not take place according to the regulations and standards in force in the country of installation. The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the equipment, at the end of its useful life, must be disposed of separately from household waste.

  • Page 74: Technical Specifications

    9. Technical specifications 74 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev. 1.1 15/03/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 1.1 of 15/03/2021 - Application: GID...

  • Page 75: Monitoring Systems

    10. Monitoring systems 10.1. External Wi-Fi adapter 10.1.1. Installation Unlike the internal Wi-Fi card, the external adapter must be installed for all compatible inverters. However, the procedure is quicker and easier as there is no need to open the front cover of the inverter. In order to monitor the inverter, the RS485 communication address must be set to 01 directly from the display.

  • Page 76: Configuration

    3) Connect the Wi-Fi adapter to the appropriate port, making sure to follow the direction of the connection and ensure correct contact between the two parts. Figure 40 – Inserting and securing the external Wi-Fi adapter 4) Switch on the inverter by following the procedure described in the manual. 10.1.2.
  • Page 77 If the Wi-Fi signal does not reach the inverter, a system must be installed to amplify the signal and bring it to the installation location. 1) Activate the search for the Wi-Fi networks on your telephone or PC so that all the networks visible by your device are displayed.
  • Page 78 Figure 42 – Disabling automatic reconnection to a network 2) Connect to a Wi-Fi network generated by the inverter's Wi-Fi adapter (i.e. AP_*******, where ******* indicates the serial number of the Wi-Fi adapter shown on the label of the device), which operates as an access point.
  • Page 79 Figure 44 – Password of external Wi-Fi adapter Note: To ensure that the adapter is connected to the PC or smartphone during the configuration procedure, enable automatic reconnection of the AP_******* network. Figure 45 – Password entry prompt 79 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.
  • Page 80 Note: the Access Point is not able to provide internet access; confirm to maintain the Wi-Fi connection, even if the internet is not available Figure 46 – Screen indicating that the Internet cannot be accessed 4) Open a browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and enter the IP address 10.10.100.254 in the address bar at the top of the screen.
  • Page 81 Figure 47 – Screen for accessing the web server to configure the Wi-Fi adapter 5) The status screen will open, showing the logger information such as the serial number and firmware version. Check that the Inverter Information fields are filled in with the inverter information. The language of the page can be changed using the command in the top right-hand corner.
  • Page 82 Figure 48 – Status screen 6) Click on the Wizard setup button in the left-hand column. 7) In the new screen that opens, select the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect the Wi-Fi adapter, making sure that the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) is greater than 30%. If the network is not visible, press the Refresh button.
  • Page 83 Figure 49 – Screen for selecting the available wireless network (1) 8) Enter the password of the Wi-Fi network (Wi-Fi modem), clicking on Show Password to make sure it is correct; the password should not contain special characters (&, #, %) and spaces. Note: During this step, the system is not able to ensure that the password entered is the one actually requested by the modem, therefore please make sure you enter the correct password.
  • Page 84 Figure 50 – Screen for entering the password of the wireless network (2) 9) Click “Next” again without ticking any of the options relating to the system security. Figure 51 - Screen for setting the security options (3) 84 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.
  • Page 85 10) Click “OK”. Figure 52 – Final configuration screen (4) 11) At this point, if the configuration of the adapter is successful, the last configuration screen will appear, and the telephone or PC will unpair from the inverter’s Wi-Fi network. 12) Manually close the web page with the Close key on the PC por remove it from the background of the telephone.

  • Page 86: Verification

    10.1.3. Verification Wait two minutes after configuring the adapter and then go back to the Wi-Fi network selection screen to verify that the AP_******* network is no longer present. The absence of the Wi-Fi network in the list will confirm the successful configuration of the Wi-Fi adapter. Figure 54 –...
  • Page 87 Figure 55 – Status screen Status of LEDs present on the adapter 1) Initial status: NET (left LED ): off COM (central LED): steady on READY (right LED): flashing on Figure 56 - Initial status of LEDs 87 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.
  • Page 88 2) Final status: NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED): steady on READY (right LED): flashing on Figure 57 - Final status of LEDs If the NET LED does not light up or if the Remote Server A option in the Status page still shows “Not Connected”, the configuration was not successful, i.e.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Figure 58 – Reset button on the Wi-Fi adapter 10.1.4. Troubleshooting Status of LEDs present on the adapter 1) Irregular communication with inverter NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED ): off READY (right LED): flashing on Figure 59 - Irregular communication status between inverter and Wi-Fi Check the Modbus address set on the inverter: Enter the main menu with the ESC key (first key on the left), go to System Info and press ENTER to enter the submenu.
  • Page 90 If the value is not 01, go to “Settings” (basic settings for hybrid inverters) and enter the Modbus Address menu where the 01 value can be set. Check that the Wi-Fi adapter is correctly and securely connected to the inverter, making sure to tighten the two cross-head screws provided.
  • Page 91 Figure 61 - Irregular communication status between Wi-Fi and remote server Check that the configuration procedure has been carried out correctly and that the correct network password has been entered. When searching for the Wi-Fi network using a smartphone or PC, make sure that the Wi-Fi signal is strong enough (a minimum RSSI signal strength of 30% is required during configuration).
  • Page 92  Using an Android mobile phone as a modem a) Check that the 3G/LTE connection is active on your smartphone. Go to the Settings menu of the the phone), operating system (the gear icon on the screen with a list of all the apps installed on select “Other”...
  • Page 93 Figure 63 - Configuration of an iOS smartphone as a hotspot router At this point, it is necessary to re-configure the Wi-Fi adapter using a PC or smartphone other than the one used as a modem. During this procedure, when asked to select the Wi-Fi network, choose the one activated by the smartphone and then enter the password associated with it (which can be changed from the personal hotspot settings).

  • Page 94: Ethernet Adapter

    10.2. Ethernet adapter 10.2.1. Installation Installation must be carried out for all inverters compatible with the adapter. However, the procedure is quicker easier there need open front cover inverter. Proper operation of the device requires the presence of a modem correctly connected to the network and in operation in order to achieve stable data transmission from the inverter to the server.
  • Page 95 3) Remove the ring nut and the waterproof cable gland from the adapter to allow the network cable to pass through; then insert the network cable network into the appropriate port on the inside of the adapter and tighten the ring nut and cable gland to ensure a stable connection. Figure 65 –...

  • Page 96: Verification

    5) Connect the other end of the network cable to the ETH output (or equivalent) of the modem or a suitable data transmission device. Figure 67 – Connecting the network cable to the modem 6) Switch on the inverter by following the procedure described in the manual. 7) Unlike Wi-Fi cards, the Ethernet adapter does not need to be configured and starts transmitting data shortly after the inverter is switched on.
  • Page 97 Figure 68 - Initial status of LEDs 2) Final status: NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED): steady on SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 67 - Final status of LEDs 97 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    10.2.3. Troubleshooting Status of LEDs present on the adapter Irregular communication with inverter NET (left LED): steady on COM (central LED ): off SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 69 - Irregular communication status between the inverter and adapter Check the Modbus address set on the inverter: Enter the main menu with the ESC key (first key on the left), go to System Info and press ENTER to enter the submenu.
  • Page 99 Figure 70 - Irregular communication status between the adapter and remote server Check that the router has access to the network and that the connection is stable; check that a PC can access the Internet Check that port 80 of the router is open and enabled to send data. It is advisable to check the brand and model of the home router you are trying to connect to the Ethernet adapter;...

  • Page 100: Adapter

    10.3. 4G adapter The ZCS 4G adapters are sold with a virtual SIM integrated into the device with data traffic fee included for10 years, which is adequate for the proper transmission of data to monitor the inverter. In order to monitor the inverter, the RS485 communication address must be set to 01 directly from the display.

  • Page 101: Verification

    6) Insert the 4G adapter into the appropriate port, making sure to follow the direction of the connection and ensure correct contact between the two parts. Secure the 4G adapter by tightening the two screws inside the package. Figure 72 – Inserting and securing the 4G adapter 7) Switch on the inverter by following the procedure described in the manual.
  • Page 102 SER (right LED): flashing on Figure 73 - Initial status of LEDs 2) Registration: NET (left LED): flashes rapidly for about 50 seconds; the registration process takes about 30 seconds COM (central LED): flashes rapidly 3 times after 50 seconds 3) Final status (approx.
  • Page 103 Status of LEDs present on the adapter 1) Irregular communication with inverter NET (left LED): on COM (central LED ): off SER (right LED): on Figure 75 - Irregular communication status between inverter and adapter Check the Modbus address set on the inverter: Enter the main menu with the ESC key (first key on the left), go to System Info and press ENTER to enter the submenu.

  • Page 104: Datalogger

    Figure 76 - Irregular communication status between the adapter and remote server Check that the 4G signal is present in the installation location (the adapter uses the Vodafone network for 4G transmission; if this network is not present or the signal is weak, the SIM will use a different network or will limit the data transmission speed).

  • Page 105: Electrical Connections And Configuration

     Datalogger up to 31 inverters (code ZSM-RMS001/M200): allows to monitor up to 31 inverters or a system with a maximum installed power of 200kW. It can be connected to the network via an Ethernet cable.  Datalogger up to 31 inverters (code ZSM-RMS001/M1000): allows to monitor a maximum of 31 inverters or a system with a maximum installed power of 1000kW.
  • Page 106 Figure 79 – Pin out for connecting the RJ45 connector 2) Daisy chain a. Insert the blue cable into input A1 and the white-blue cable into input B1. b. If there is more than one three-phase inverter, insert a blue cable into input A2 and a white- blue cable into input B2 and connect them to the respective A1 and B1 inputs of the next inverter.
  • Page 107 Figure 82 – Connecting the serial line via the communication connector for 3PH HYD5000-HYD20000-ZSS c. Position the dip switches of the last inverter of the daisy chain as shown in the figure below for activating the 120 Ohm resistor and closing the communication chain. If there are no switches, physically connect a 120 Ohm resistor to terminate the bus.

  • Page 108: Zsm-Datalog-04 And Zsm-Datalog-10 Devices

    Figure 84 – RS485 symbol on the display of the inverter 4) Set a sequential Modbus address on each inverter connected: a. Enter the “Settings” menu. b. Scroll to the submenu “Modbus Address.” c. Change the digits and set an increasing address on each inverter, starting from 01 (first inverter) to the last inverter connected.
  • Page 109 Figure 85 – Ethernet cable connected to the datalogger Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ETH output (or equivalent) of the modem or a suitable data transmission device. Activate the search for Wi-Fi networks on your phone or PC in order to display all the networks visible from your device.
  • Page 110 Figure 87 - Disabling automatic reconnection to a network Connect to a Wi-Fi network generated by the datalogger (i.e. AP_*******, where ******* indicates the serial number of the datalogger shown on the label of the device), which operates as an Access Point. Note: To ensure that the datalogger is connected to the PC or smartphone during the configuration procedure, enable automatic reconnection of the AP_******* network.
  • Page 111 Figure 89 - Screen showing that the Internet cannot be accessed Open a browser (Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and enter the IP address 10.10.100.254 in the address bar at the top of the screen. In the box that appears, enter “admin” as both Username and Password. Figure 90 - Screen for logging into the web server to configure the datalogger The status screen will open, showing the datalogger information such as serial number and firmware version.
  • Page 112 Figure 91 – Status Screen Click on the Wizard setup button in the left-hand column. Now click on the Start button to start the configuration wizard. Figure 92 – Screen for starting (1) the Setup Wizard 112 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.
  • Page 113 Check the “Cable Connection” option and then click “Next.” Figure 93 - Network cable connection selection screen Make sure that the “Enable” option is selected to automatically obtain the IP address from your router, then click Next. Figure 94 – Screen for automatically obtaining the IP address (5) 113 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev.
  • Page 114 Click on Next without making any changes. Figure 95 - Screen for setting the security options (6) Complete the configuration procedure by clicking OK, as shown in the following screen. Figure 96 – Final configuration screen (7) If the configuration procedure is successful, the following screen will appear. If this screen does not appear, try refreshing the browser page.

  • Page 115: Checking That The Datalogger Has Been Configured Correctly

    Figure 97 – Successful configuration screen 10.4.6. Checking that the datalogger has been configured correctly Wait two minutes after completing the configuration of the device. First of all, check that the LINK LED on the device is on and steady. Figure 98 –...
  • Page 116 - IP address > other than 0.0.0.0  Check Cable mode (if the datalogger has been configured via Ethernet cable) - IP address > other than 0.0.0.0  Check Remote server information - Remote server A > Pingable Figure 99 – Main status screen and checking of correct configuration Figure 100 - main status screen and checking of correct configuration 116 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2...
  • Page 117 If the Remote Server A item in the Status page is still “Unpingable”, the configuration was not successful, i.e. the incorrect router password was entered or the device was disconnected during connection. It is necessary to reset the device: Select the Reset button in the left-hand column Press the OK button to confirm Close the web page and enter the Status page again.

  • Page 118: Zsm-Rms001/M200 And Zsm-Rms001/M1000 Devices

    10.4.7. ZSM-RMS001/M200 and ZSM-RMS001/M1000 Devices 10.4.7.1. Mechanical description and Datalogger interface Mechanical Dimensions: 127mm x 134 x 52 mm Protection rating: IP20 The usable ports are indicated below. LAN cable connection port RS485 cable connection port Battery pack Power supply connection port connection port Figure 102: Datalogger rear panel...

  • Page 119: Internet Connection Via Ethernet Cable

    The GND cable does not need to be connected to the inverters. Follow the connections as shown in the table below. SENSOR SIDE Datalogger SIDE BUS Signal Inverter SIDE (ZSM-IRR-TEMP-LM2) RS485+IB terminal +Tx terminal D+ terminal RS485-IA terminal -Tx terminal D–...
  • Page 120 In particular, the sensor of the signal cables must be connected in a daisy chain configuration to the remaining devices on the RS485 bus, as shown in the table below. SENSOR SIDE Datalogger SIDE BUS Signal Inverter SIDE (ZSM-IRR-TEMP-LM2) RS485+IB terminal +Tx terminal D+ terminal RS485-IA terminal...

  • Page 121: Configuring The Datalogger

    V2 terminal (12Vdc driveable voltage) Table 4: Electrical connection of the sensor to the datalogger (power supply) A stable communication in terms of signal and power supply, up to 200m, is guaranteed by using the RS485 cable, type Te.Co. 15166 (2x2x0,22+1x0,22)st/pu. For longer distances, a connection to the signal side of the datalogger is recommended, and a connection to the +12V power supply via an external power supply unit.
  • Page 122 A window will open where you can search for each type of device connected to the Datalogger, after indicating the range of addresses associated with the relative devices. If a meter is one of the devices connected to the Datalogger, select the type of Meter/Datalogger communication interface and the relative communication protocol.

  • Page 123: Configuring The Datalogger On The Zcs Azzurro Portal

    From this moment, the datalogger is correctly configured (all devices must be in the “saved” status) and therefore a new installation can be created on the ZCS Azzurro portal for associating the datalogger and the devices connected to it. 10.4.8.1. Configuring the Datalogger on the ZCS Azzurro portal Access the ZCS Azzurro portal (https://www.zcsazzurroportal.com).

  • Page 124: Network Configuration

    Enter the serial number (S/N) of the datalogger and click “Check RMS”. If the datalogger has been configured correctly, a screen will open where you can enter the required information relating to the field to be installed. Once the “location” of the field has been entered, click “Calculate Location Information” to allow the system to obtain the latitude, longitude and time zone of the installation.

  • Page 125: Local Monitoring

    To complete the operation, click “Apply” (see arrow). 10.4.9. Local monitoring The datalogger makes it possible to obtain an additional monitoring system (local monitoring), which can be used locally on a web page (therefore, also without an internet connection) and accessed from any device present in the same local network as the datalogger.
  • Page 126 Figure 103: Example of local monitoring page 126 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev. 1.1 15/03/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev. 1.1 of 15/03/2021 - Application: GID...

  • Page 127: Warranty Terms And Conditions

    11. Warranty terms and conditions To view the Warranty Terms and Conditions” offered by ZCS Azzurro, please refer to the documentation inside the product box and on the website www.zcsazzurro.com. 127 / 127 User’s Manual 1PH 3000TLM - 6000TLM-V2 Rev. 1.1 15/03/2021 Identification: MD-AL-GI-00 Rev.

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