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A1-Micro 1 in 1 300 W / 400 W / 450 W / 500 W/ 600 W User Manual Version 0.0 www.solaxpower.com eManual in the QR code or at http://kb.solaxpower.com/...
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About This Manual Scope of Validity This manual is an integral part of A1-Micro 1 in 1 Series. It describes the installation, electrical connection, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of the product. Please read it carefully before operating. A1-Micro 300P A1-Micro 400P...
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Conventions The symbols that may be found in this manual are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, DANGER will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury.
Safety General Safety This series microinverter has been meticulously designed and thoroughly tested to comply with the relevant state and international safety standards. Nevertheless, like all electrical and electronic equipment, safety precautions must be observed and followed during the installation of the microinverter to minimize the risk of personal injury and ensure a safe installation.
American and International safety standards. However, like all electrical and electronic equipment, safety precautions must be observed and followed during installation and operation of the A1-Micro 1 in 1 series microinverter to reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure a safe installation. Installation, commissioning, service, and maintenance of A1-Micro 1 in 1 series microinverter must only be performed by authorized personnel that are licensed and/or satisfy state and local jurisdiction regulations.
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Safety WARNING! • Only accessories shipped with the microinverter are recommended for use. Using other accessories may result in a fire or injury to the user. WARNING! • Do not disassemble any parts of the microinverter which are not mentioned in the installation guide.
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GFDI device as required by the Article 690 of the NationalElectrical Code for the installation location. CAUTION! • A1-Micro 1 in 1 series microinverter only supports a certain type of lithium-ion battery! (Manufacturer certified battery) CAUTION! •...
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Safety CAUTION! • When accessing the internal circuit of the microinverter, it is very important to wait 5 minutes before operating the power circuit or demounting the electrolyte capacitors inside the device. Do not open the device beforehand since the capacitors require time to sufficiently discharge! NOTICE! •...
PV module, which is known as Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). The A1-Micro 1 in 1 is integrated with MPPT, which means that even though a PV module runs abnormally or is shaded, other modules won't be affected and can operate the unshaded string at maximum efficiency point.
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Product Overview PV module A PV Module is an assembly of photovoltaic cells, also known as solar cells. To achieve a required voltage and current, a group of PV modules are wired into strings which are called PV arrays. A PV module is the essential component of any PV system that converts sunlight directly into direct current electricity.
Product Overview Highlights • Max output power up to 600VA with one independent input channels(MPPT) • Up to 20A DC input current to be compatible with high power PV modules • Built-in industrial grade PLC module for high reliability • Safety protection relay integrated •...
Product Overview Table 2-1 Description of terminals Item Description Spare ground For standby earth connection. cable clip AC terminal For AC connection. Indicator Show the status of the device. PV terminal For PV connection. A connection component for electrical devices which Earth lug need grounding (perferred grounding method).
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Product Overview Symbol Description Danger. Risk of electric shock! Danger to life due to high voltage. There is residual voltage in the microinverter which needs 5 min to discharge. • Wait for 5 min before you open the upper lid or the DC lid. Refer to the operating instructions.
Preparation before Installation Unpacking and Inspection 3.1.1 Unpacking • The microinverter undergoes 100% testing and inspection before shipping from the manufacturing facility. However, transport damage may still occur. Before unpacking the Microinverter , please verify that the model and outer packing materials for damage, such as holes and cracks.
Preparation before Installation Packing Lists Included in the box: Inverter × 1 Installation map × 1 Documents Sold separately: AC trunk port disconnect 1.2 m/ 1.6 m/ 2 m/ 2.4 m AC trunk end cap × 1 AC trunk connector × 1 tool ×...
Preparation before Installation • Install the microinverter in a well-ventilated environment for heat dissipation; • Do not install the microinverter in areas with flammable, explosive and corrosive materials; • Do not install the microinverter in areas near combustibles and antennas; •...
Preparation before Installation Parallel to PV module Figure 3-1 Correct installation Tools Requirement 3.4.1 Recommended Equipment Installation tools include but are not limited to the following recommended ones. If necessary, use other auxiliary tools on site. Cable tie Multimeter Measuring tape Utility knife Torque screwdriver Marker...
Preparation before Installation Safety gloves Safety boots Safety goggles Anti-dust mask 3.4.2 Additional Required Material Table 3-4 Additional required material No. Required Material Requirements AC circuit breaker Current: 40 A for 10 AWG/32 A for 12 Guide rail At least two guid rails Sliding block Matching with the guide rail Screw...
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Preparation before Installation Maximum over A1-Micro 4500P A1-Micro 500P current protection device Maximum number per 10 AWG branch Maximum number per 12 AWG branch Maximum over current A1-Micro 600P protection device Maximum number per 10 AWG branch Maximum number per 12 AWG branch Note: An AC branch can connect to 1-in-1/2 in 1/4-in-1 microinverters at the same time, provided that the...
Installation Description AC trunk cable PV cable AC trunk connector AC trunk end cap AC trunk port disconnect tool Female connector Male connector AC end cable NOTICE! • The above accessories are not included in the package and need to be purchased separately.
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Installation WARNING! • Pay attention to the earth lug. Risk of hand injury! Figure 4-4 Risk of hand injury Step 1: Rail Installation A) The installer has to install the rails on the roof and fix them with screws to ensure a stable installation environment for microinverters.
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Installation C) Tighten the screws . 9±0.1 N·m NOTICE! • Choose the screwdriver according to the corresponding screws of the rail. Step 4: Place AC Trunk Cable on the Rail A) Place the AC trunk connector on the rail inwards (as shown below) and band it with cable ties.
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Installation B ) Plug the male terminal of AC trunk cable into the female terminal of AC trunk connector. AC trunk cable Female Male C) Band the AC trunk cable with cable ties. In order to better fix the AC cable, it is recommended to use more cable ties to band the AC cable.
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Installation E) Cover vacant AC ports with AC trunk end cap. Male Step 5: AC Trunk Cable Connection A) Plug the AC connector of the microinverter into the trunk cable connector. The connection is completed when you hear a "click". Click NOTICE! •...
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Installation Step 7: Grounding methods We provide two grounding methods for this series of microinverters. If the earth lug doesn't touch the rail or the rail is not on the ground, please try method 2. Method 1 (major grounding method): Let the earth lug touch the rail. Let the earth lug touch the rail Method 2: Strip the PE cable, place the PE cable on the rail and fix it with screws.
Installation Microinverter System Initiating 4.3.1 Initiate the System • Checking before Power-on » Check the device installed correctly and securely; » All AC cables are connected correctly and securely; » All DC cables are connected correctly and securely; » Make sure all photovoltaic panels are connected correctly and securely; »...
Scan the QR code to download SolaXCloud App. Step 2: Register an account and log in . XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX NOTICE! • Before configurating network, please make sure that A1-Micro 1 in 1, ECC and ECC- PLC have been connected as a system.
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Installation Step 3: Add a site. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX NOTICE • Click the corresponding notice to know more details about how to Add Site. If you don't need reading these notices, click Skip.
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Installation Step 4: Bind ECC in the added site. Step 5: Cofigurate network for ECC. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxx XXXXXXXXXXXX...
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Installation xxxxxxxx 是非成败转头 WIFI_XXXXXXX WIFI_XXXXXXX NOTICE • After ECC configuration succeeds, the connected ECC-PLC will show on the Gateway list. • Remember to switch to your home WiFi for the subsequent operation.
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Installation Step 6: Enter the Device Detail interface, click Manage sub devices and collecting sub devices to bind A1-Micro 1 in 1.
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Installation Step 7: After binding A1-Micro 1 in 1, click Chart to see more detail information. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX Step 8: Click Expand to check the data and graphics. XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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Installation Step 9: For advanced settings, please consult your distributor to get password.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance LED Indicator Status Table 5-1 LED indicator status LED Indicator Status Description Microinverter startup. If the light flashes once in 1s, flashes in 10s or still flashes Yellow light flash after 10s, microinverter startup fails or DSP firmware is upgrading. Yellow light steady on Microinverter standby/self-checking.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting This section contains information and procedures for resolving possible problems with the Microinverter , and provides the troubleshooting tips to identify and solve most problems that may occur. Please check the warning or fault information on the App and read the suggested solutions below when error occurs.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Code Faults Diagnosis and solutions Software Overcurrent Protection Fault. -Wait for a while to check if the microinverter is back to normal. IE0011 SW OCP Fault -Disconnect PV and grid, then reconnect. -Or seek help from us. Isolation Fault.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance On-Site Inspection (for qualified installer only) Follow the steps below to troubleshoot a malfunctioning microinverter. Step 1: Check the voltage and frequency of utility do not exceed the range described in Technical Data of this manual. Step 2: Check the connection to the utility grid. WARNING! •...
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5.4.1 Maintenance routines Item Check Notes Maintenance Inverval Safety check • Check the items mentioned in section 1 Every 12 months “Safety” • The safety check shall be performed by manufacturer’s qualified person who has adequate training, knowledge, and practical experience.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Upgrade steps Log into www.solaxcloud.com to upgrade the microinverter. Click Upgrade Firmware, Add, and fill in the information and upload firmware. Click Sure to finish firmware upgrade.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance Select Remote Upgrade, choose the microinverter you want to upgrade and click the upgrade icon. If you need batch upgrade, please select Equipment Classification, Applicable Model and Update program first. Then choose the models you want to upgrade, and click Batch Upgrade.
Decommissioning Disassembling the Microinverter To disassembling the microinverter » De-energize the AC breaker. » Dismount the PV module from the guide rail for meter detection. » Use a meter to check the DC cables and make sure no current flow exists in the wires between microinverter and module.
Decommissioning Transportation and Storage If the microinverter is not put into use immediately, the transportation and storage requirements needs to be met: Transportation • Observe the caution signs on the packaging of microinverter before transportation. • Wear protective gloves when carrying the equipment by hand to prevent injuries. Storage •...
Technical Data • DC Input A1-Micro A1-Micro A1-Micro A1-Micro A1-Micro Model 300P 400P 450P 500P 600P Max. PV array input power 240 to 320 to 360 to 400 to 400 to [kWp] 410+ 550+ 600+ 670+ 670+ Max. PV voltage [d.c. V] MPPT voltage range [d.c.
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Technical Data • Efficiency, Standard and Environment limit A1-Micro A1-Micro A1-Micro A1-Micro A1-Micro Model 300P 400P 450P 500P 600P Peak efficiency [%] 96.50 CEC Eciency [%] 96.50 Nominal MPPT efficiency 99.50 Night power consumption < 63 [mW] UL 1741, UL 1741 SA, CSA C22.2 No.107.1-16, FCC Part 15 Compliance Class B, IEEE 1547, CA Rule 21 PV rapid shutdown...
Appendix Minimum measurement and calculation accuracy requirements for manufacturers Time frame Steady-state measutements Minimum Measure-ment Parameter measurement Range window accuracy Voltage, (±1% Vnom) 10 cycles 0.5 p.u. to 1.2 pu Frequency 10 mHz 60 cycles 50 Hz to 66 Hz Active (±5% Srated) 10 cycles...
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Contact Information UNITED KINGDOM AUSTRALIA Unit C-D Riversdale House, Riversdale 21 Nicholas Dr, Dandenong South VIC 3175 Road, Atherstone, CV9 1FA +61 1300 476 529 +44 (0) 2476 586 998 service@solaxpower.com service.uk@solaxpower.com TURKEY GERMANY Fevzi Çakmak mah. aslım cd. no 88 A Am Tullnaupark 8, 90402 Nürnberg, Karatay / Konya / Türkiye Germany...
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Warranty Registration Form For Customer (Compulsory) Name Country Phone Number Email Address State Zip Code Product Serial Number Date of Commissioning Installation Company Name Installer Name Electrician License No. For Installer Module ( If Any ) Module Brand Module Size(W) Number of String Number of Panel Per String Battery ( If Any )
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EU member states. Safe distance warning Use the A1-Micro 1 in 1 in the environment with the temperature between -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F). The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20cm from your body.
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