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eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Specification Number: 1S484300E4 Model Number: S48-4300E4...
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Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Admonishments Used in this Document ......................... iv Important Safety Instructions ............................. v Safety Admonishments Definitions ............................................v General Safety ......................................................v Voltages ..........................................................v DC Input Voltages ................................................... v DC Output and Battery Voltages ..........................................
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Admonishments Used in this Document DANGER! Warns of a hazard the reader will be exposed to that will likely result in death or serious injury if not avoided. (ANSI, OSHA) WARNING! Warns of a potential hazard the reader may be exposed to that could result in death or serious injury if not avoided.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Important Safety Instructions Safety Admonishments Definitions Definitions of the safety admonishments used in this document are listed under “Admonishments Used in this Document” on page iv. General Safety DANGER! YOU MUST FOLLOW APPROVED SAFETY PROCEDURES.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Static Warning This equipment contains static sensitive components. The warnings listed below must be observed to prevent damage to these components. Disregarding any of these warnings may result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
1.1 Overview The Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) Solar Converter provides load power, battery float current, and battery recharge current during normal operating conditions. The solar converter is a constant power design. The solar converter is rated at its maximum output power.
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Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Figure 1.1 Output Voltage vs. Output Current Output voltage v.s. Output current at max. Power Output Current (A) • Power Derating Based on Input Voltage: The solar converter power varies with changes in input voltage and output voltage.
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Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Other power rating values are as follows (refer to Figure 1.3): At an ambient temperature of +65 °C (+149 °F), the power delivered by the solar converter is 3400 W. At an ambient temperature of +75 °C (+167 °F), the power delivered by the solar converter is 2800 W.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual 1.2.2 DC Input Ratings • Nominal Input Voltage: 200 VDC to 400 VDC (if no special mention, the input voltage of below items should be nominal). Operating Range: 70 VDC to 420 VDC.
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Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Table 1.1 Typical Input Data in 360 VDC Input Heat Nominal Percent Input Current Input Watts Efficiency (%) Dissipation Input Voltage of Full Load (Amperes) (BTU/HR) 428.7 93.40 96.51 837.9 95.70 123.08 22.5...
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual 1.2.3 Environmental Ratings • Operating Ambient Temperature Range: +55 °C (+131 °F) to +80 °C (+176 °F) with derating output. -40 °C (-40 °F) to +55 °C (+131 °F) with full power performance.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual 1.2.5 Standard Features • Type of Power Conversion Circuit: High frequency. • Energy Meter Function: The solar converter provides the accumulated energy delivered. • Constant Voltage Mode: For any initial output voltage setting from 53 VDC to 58.5 VDC, output voltage remains constant regardless of load.
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Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual High Voltage Shutdown: Adjustable Control: If solar converter output voltage exceeds an adjustable preset value and the solar converter is delivering more than 10% of its rated current, the solar converter shuts down. (Adjustable from 56 VDC to 59 VDC via the controller, when enabled.
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Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual • Communication Failure: The solar converter’s protection indicator (yellow) will flash should it experience a communication failure. The failure information will be reported to the controller and the controller will process the failure accordingly. During a communication failure, in order to protect the battery, the solar converter output voltage will automatically be adjusted as follows.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual • One Array to One Converter: To prevent MPPTs fighting for control, one solar array is connected to one solar converter. The system can support a maximum of 80 solar arrays to 80 converters, exceeding 345kW.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Figure 2.1 Local Indicator Locations Table 2.1 Solar Converter Module Indicators Indicator Normal State Alarm State Alarm Cause No input voltage. Internal input fuse open. Power (Green) Flashing The solar converter is being identified by the controller.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual 2.4 Solar Converter Current Limit When setting total solar converter current limit, the set point to each solar converter is the total set point divided by the number of solar converters. For example, if the system contains five solar converters and the current limit is set to 150 amps, then each solar converter has a current limit set point of 30 amps.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Certain functions (i.e., solar converter current limit, solar converter addressing) may require adjustment when adding or replacing a solar converter module. Refer to “Solar Converter Current Limit” on page 12 and the Power System documentation for instructions.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual • Alarm Indicator (Red) ON • Alarm Indicator (Red) Flashing Table 3.1 Solar Converter Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause(s) Suggested Action(s) No input voltage. Make sure there is input voltage. Power Indicator (Green) Off Internal input fuse open.
Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual DANGER! Take care when removing a solar converter module that was in operation, as solar converter module surfaces could be very hot. WARNING! To prevent damage to the latching mechanism, ensure the handle is in the open position when installing or removing a solar converter module.
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Vertiv™ eSure™ MPPT Solar Converter Module User Manual Procedure Performing this procedure may activate external alarms. Do one of the following. If possible, disable these alarms. If these alarms cannot be easily disabled, notify the appropriate personnel to disregard any alarms associated with this system while this procedure is performed.
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