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SolarEdge SE1000-CCG-F-S1 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Firefighter Gateway Version 1.5...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Revision History ________________________________________________________ 7 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS __________________________________ 8 Safety Symbols Information ________________________________________________8 About This Guide _______________________________________________________ 9 Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway _________________ 10 Overview _____________________________________________________________ 10 Firefighter Gateway Interfaces _____________________________________________ 11 LCD and LCD-Menu Buttons ______________________________________________ 12...
  • Page 3 Communication Options _________________________________________________ 42 Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection _____________________________________ 44 Appendix A: Mounting the ZigBee Plug-in in the Firefighter Gateway ________ 48 Appendix B: Connecting Emergency Stop Button or Fire Alarm Control ______ 49 Overview _____________________________________________________________ 49 Connecting and Configuring an Emergency Stop Button to the Gateway ________ 51 Appendix C: Inserting the GSM Modem in the Firefighter Gateway __________ 54 Appendix D: Errors and Troubleshooting __________________________________ 56 Troubleshooting Communication __________________________________________ 56...

  • Page 4: Disclaimers

    However, discrepancies cannot be excluded. No guarantee is made for the completeness of these documents. Please note: This product is intended to provide remote shutdown of the SolarEdge PV harvesting system, to enable safer access to a building in the event of fire. This product DOES NOT reduce the risk of fire or protect firefighters or others accessing a building in the event of a fire.
  • Page 5 Disclaimers guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 6: Support And Contact Information

    System configuration information, including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings. The communication method to the SolarEdge server, if the site is connected. The software version as appears in the ID status screen.

  • Page 7: Revision History

    Revision History Revision History Version 1.5 (October 2022) Use of the terms Leader/Follower replaces that of Master/Slave. Update regarding gateway safety considerations. Version 1.4 (March 2019) Removed mention of Safety and Monitoring Interfaces. Added a note about the he maximum length of the wire between the Firefighter Gateway and the stop button.

  • Page 8: Handling And Safety Instructions

    Denotes additional information about the current subject. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues. Disposal requirements under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations: NOTE Discard this product according to local regulations or send it back to SolarEdge. Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.5...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    This guide describes the process of installing and configuring the SolarEdge firefighter gateway (also referred to as SolarEdge gateway). This guide assumes that the SolarEdge power harvesting system is already installed and commissioned. For additional information about how to install and commission the SolarEdge power harvesting system, refer to the relevant inverter installation guide.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introducing The Solaredge Firefighter Gateway

    The firefighter gateway provides centralized safety management of SolarEdge systems: If the firefighter gateway is properly installed and fully functional, firefighters can halt production of a SolarEdge photovoltaic (PV) power harvesting system and have visual acknowledgment that the installation outputs a safe DC voltage. The power production can be stopped either manually through an emergency stop button or automatically through a Fire Alarm Control Panel system.

  • Page 11: Firefighter Gateway Interfaces

    Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway Figure 2: Example of SolarEdge firefighter gateway connections Firefighter Gateway Interfaces Figure 3: Firefighter gateway interfaces Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.5...

  • Page 12: Lcd And Lcd-Menu Buttons

    RS485-1 and RS485-2: used for connecting external devices to the gateway (refer Connecting the Firefighter Gateway to the Installation on page 18). Ethernet: enables connecting the SolarEdge gateway to the SolarEdge monitoring Creating an Ethernet (LAN) platform through an Ethernet switch/router (refer to Connection on page 24).

  • Page 13: Leds

    2 meters / 6.5 ft. DC: used for the power supply input. SW1: RS485-1 termination Micro SD: used for field software upgrade LEDs: All LEDs are ON while the SolarEdge gateway is powered up or configured. Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.5...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Installing The Firefighter Gateway

    For installing the communication options: CAT5/6 Ethernet cable Installation Guidelines The following requirements apply when locating and mounting the gateway: The gateway is suitable for mounting indoors only. For outdoor installation, use an external outdoor enclosure (not provided by SolarEdge) Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.5...

  • Page 15: Installation Workflow

    Firefighter Gateway: , page 16 Mounting the Firefighter Gateway page 18 Connecting the Firefighter Gateway to the SolarEdge installation, , page 18 Configuring the Firefighter Gateway and inverters Using the Firefighter Gateway to connect the installation to the monitoring server...

  • Page 16: Mounting And Connecting The Firefighter Gateway

    4mm diameter drill bit. 3. Mount the unit using screw anchors and screws (use 3.5mm diameter screws, 20mm minimum length, not provided by SolarEdge). Figure 4: Firefighter Gateway mounting tabs To mount the Commercial Gateway on a DIN rail: 1.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Firefighter Gateway To Ac

    Figure 3 power connection (see CAUTION! If you use a non-SolarEdge power supply, check that it has 12Vdc/1A output ratings, and that it is certified to UL/CSA/IEC60950-1 2ed standards. Limited Power Source output, NEC class 2. Verify the power supply polarity as marked on the gateway.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3: Connecting The Firefighter Gateway To The Installation

    The Firefighter Gateway connects to the PV system installation using the RS485 communication option. The RS485 option enables creating a chain (bus) of up to 31 follower SolarEdge devices, connected to one leader, which can be another SolarEdge device or the Firefighter Gateway.
  • Page 19 3. If the Firefighter Gateway is at the end of the RS485 chain, terminate the Firefighter Gateway by switching a termination DIP switch to ON. The switches in the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway are marked SW1 for the RS485-1 port termination (and SW2), as...
  • Page 20 Chapter 3: Connecting the Firefighter Gateway to the Installation Figure 9: The RS485 terminal block in the inverter 7. Loosen the screws of pins B, A and G on the left of the RS-485 terminal block. Figure 10: RS485 terminal block 8.
  • Page 21 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection Figure 11: Connecting SolarEdge Inverters in a chain NOTE Do not cross-connect B, A and G wires. Do not insert wires into RS485-2 pins. 10. Tighten the terminal block screws. 11. Push the RS485 terminal block firmly all the way into the communication board.
  • Page 22 Followers can be further configured using the RS485-X Conf option in the Communication menu. One device must be set as the leader on the RS485 bus. Any SolarEdge device may be the leader (Firefighter Gateway, inverter). If you connect the installation to the SolarEdge monitoring platform, the device used to connect to the server must be the leader.

  • Page 23: Verifying The Connection

    Verifying the Connection The system starts automatic detection of the SolarEdge follower inverters connected to the leader Firefighter Gateway. The Firefighter Gateway should report the correct number of followers. If not, verify the connections and terminations. Verify that only one leader is configured on the bus.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting The Rs485 Communication

    Chapter 3: Connecting the Firefighter Gateway to the Installation Troubleshooting the RS485 Communication 1. If No Communication is displayed on the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway, perform the following: Verify that the RS485 cable is connected to all inverters. Check the connections between the first inverter in the chain and the other inverters.
  • Page 25 If using a cable longer than 10 m / 33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage surges by lightning, it is recommend to use external surge protection devices. For details refer to: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/lightning_ surge_protection.pdf Figure 13: Example of Ethernet connection To connect the Ethernet cable: 1.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: Connecting the Firefighter Gateway to the Installation CAT5/6 standard cables have eight wires (four twisted pairs), as shown in the diagram below. Wire colors may differ from one cable to another. You can use either wiring standard, as long as both sides of the cable have the same pin-out and color-coding. Wire Color 10Base-T Signal RJ45 Pin #...

  • Page 27: Verifying The Connection

    34. NOTE If your network has a firewall, you may need to configure it to enable the connection to the following address: Destination Address: prod2.solaredge.com • TCP Port: 22222, 22221, or 80 (for incoming and outgoing • data) 10.

  • Page 28: Additional Connection Options

    2. If not already ON - Turn ON the AC to the inverter by turning ON the circuit breaker on the main distribution panel and turning on the (if applicable). 3. Wait for the gateway to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring platform. This may take up to two minutes.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Lcd - Status Screens And Setup Options

    Chapter 4: LCD – Status Screens and Setup Options Chapter 4: LCD – Status Screens and Setup Options This chapter describes the LCD display of the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway. The LCD screen displays status information of the Firefighter Gateway and various menus for configuration.

  • Page 30: Server Communication Status

    29 and page 32). Server: The method of connection to the SolarEdge monitoring platform. RS232 RS485 (only applicable for follower SolarEdge devices on the RS485 bus) ZigBee (only applicable for follower ZigBee devices) Wi-Fi None S_OK: The connection to the SolarEdge monitoring platform is successful (should appear only if the inverter is connected to the server).

  • Page 31: Zigbee Status

    Status Screens - Operational Mode IP Status This screen describes the Ethernet configuration: IP, Mask, TCP Gateway and MAC address (Media Access Control) of the Firefighter Gateway. I P 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 2 . 1 1 9 M S K 2 5 5 .

  • Page 32: Gsm Status

    WLAN must employ the same SSID in order to communicate with each other. RSSI: The receive signal strength indication of the closest Wi-Fi in the SolarEdge system. L = low, M = medium, H = high and - = no signal.

  • Page 33: Configuration Menu Options

    This section describes basic Firefighter Gateway configuration options. To enter Setup mode: 1. Verify that the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway is connected to a power outlet. 2. Press the Enter button until the following message is displayed: P l e a s e e n t e r...
  • Page 34 The communication option used by the Firefighter Gateway to communicate with the SolarEdge monitoring platform. The communication option used to communicate between multiple SolarEdge devices or other external non-SolarEdge devices, such as energy meters or loggers. NOTE The Server menu shows only the communication options installed in the Firefighter Gateway.
  • Page 35 If ZigBee is connected, the Wi-Fi Conf menu is not displayed. If ZigBee is not connected, ZigBee Conf and Wi-Fi Conf are both displayed with <N/A> and their menus are not accessible. When using the SolarEdge GSM products, RS232 Conf menu is unavailable. Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.5...

  • Page 36: Power Control

    D e v i c e T y p e < R R C R > Power Control Power Control Application Note Power control options are detailed in the , available on the SolarEdge website at http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/application_note_power_ control_configuration.pdf Remote Shutdown Select Remote Shutdown to set the following: L 1 P o l a r i t y <...
  • Page 37 F a c t o r y R e s e t F W U p g r a d e Date and Time: Set the internal real-time clock. If connected to the SolarEdge monitoring platform, the date and time are set automatically and only time zone should be set.
  • Page 38 DSP 1: The DSP digital control board firmware version CPU: The communication board firmware version NOTE Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge Support. Error Log: Displays the last five errors. Warning Log: Displays the last five warnings.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5: Emergency System Shutdown

    LCD will display "No Communication" or "Partial Com". In this case, the firefighter gateway CANNOT be relied upon to disconnect the SolarEdge PV harvesting system. 2. Press the emergency stop button. The PV system starts the shutdown sequence.
  • Page 40 Chapter 5: Emergency System Shutdown WARNING! If the communication between the firefighter gateway and the inverters is not available during the shutdown sequence, the following message appears on the LCD: “System Failed to Shutdown”. If this occurs: 1. Shutdown the AC power to the inverters. 2.
  • Page 41 Chapter 5: Emergency System Shutdown To regain system normal operation: 1. Release the emergency stop button. 2. Turn ON the AC power. 3. Do one of the following: If you set the Clear Alarm Mode in the firefighter gateway to Automatic (refer to Connecting and Configuring an Emergency Stop Button to the Gateway on page 51), check the firefighter gateway main status screen displays the status PV Normal...

  • Page 42: Chapter 6: Setting Up Monitoring Through The Firefighter Gateway (Optional)

    44. RS485 RS485 is used for the connection of multiple SolarEdge devices on the same bus in a leader-follower configuration. RS485 can also be used as an interface to external devices, such as meters and third party data loggers...
  • Page 43 The Wi-Fi option requires a Wi-Fi Plug-in and an external antenna, available from SolarEdge in a kit, which can be purchased separately and assembled during system installation. The Wi-Fi Plug-in kit is provided with a user manual, which should be reviewed prior to connection. Refer to http://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se_wifi_communication_solution_installation_...

  • Page 44: Chapter 6: Setting Up Monitoring Through The Firefighter Gateway (Optional) On

    Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection Overview This communication option enables using an Ethernet connection to connect the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway to the monitoring platform through a LAN. The SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway has an RJ45 connector for Ethernet communication. Figure 17: Example of Ethernet connection...
  • Page 45 Set Mask: Set the subnet mask of the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway according to the LAN settings. Set Gateway: Set the default gateway address of the SolarEdge Firefighter Gatewayaccording to the LAN settings. Set DNS: Set the DNS of the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway according to the LAN settings. Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.5...

  • Page 46: Connecting And Configuring Lan

    SolarEdge Firefighter Gatewayto specify the SolarEdge monitoring platform IP address and does not normally need configuration. Set Server Port: Set the port through which to connect to the SolarEdge monitoring platform. This option is predefined in the Firefighter Gateway to specify the SolarEdge monitoring platform IP port and normally does not need configuration.
  • Page 47 Ethernet connector. Verify that the yellow communication LED turns ON. To configure Ethernet communication to the SolarEdge monitoring platform: Define the device connected to the monitoring platform as the leader device. The server communication method is configured by default to LAN with DHCP enabled.

  • Page 48: Appendix A: Mounting The Zigbee Plug-In In The Firefighter Gateway

    Appendix A: Mounting the ZigBee Plug-in in the Firefighter Gateway Appendix A: Mounting the ZigBee Plug-in in the Firefighter Gateway NOTE The ZigBee Plug-in should be purchased separately. 1. Turn the inverter Safety Switch (if applicable) to OFF. 2. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch to OFF. 3.

  • Page 49: Appendix B: Connecting Emergency Stop Button Or Fire Alarm Control

    Button or Fire Alarm Control Overview An external emergency stop button (not supplied by SolarEdge) should be connected to the firefighter gateway, in order to shut down the PV system in case of emergency. Pressing the emergency stop button starts the shutdown sequence of the PV system.
  • Page 50 Appendix B: Connecting Emergency Stop Button or Fire Alarm Control Figure 21: Emergency stop button connection There are two types of contact states in Emergency Stop buttons/relays: Normally open (NO) – the contacts are open until closed by operation of the switch.

  • Page 51: Connecting And Configuring An Emergency Stop Button To The Gateway

    Connecting and Configuring an Emergency Stop Button to the Gateway In some fire alarm control systems, the switch is grounded internally. This type of switch should be connected in the following manner, sharing ground between the control system and the firefighter gateway In these cases, a Normally Open relay will connect L1/L2 to ground for safety, and when active, L1/L2 is 5V.
  • Page 52 Figure 22: 6-pin Terminal Block 2. Insert the terminal block into the Control connector on the firefighter gateway. 3. Verify that the SolarEdge gateway is connected to a power outlet. 4. Press the Enter button until the following message is displayed:...
  • Page 53 Connecting and Configuring an Emergency Stop Button to the Gateway L 1 P o l a r i t y < N o r m . > L 2 P o l a r i t y < N o r m . > S a f e V d c <...

  • Page 54: Appendix C: Inserting The Gsm Modem In The Firefighter Gateway

    Appendix C: Inserting the GSM Modem in the Firefighter Gateway Appendix C: Inserting the GSM Modem in the Firefighter Gateway NOTE The GSM modem should be purchased separately. To turn off the inverter, disconnect the AC and insert a SIM card: 1.
  • Page 55 Appendix C: Inserting the GSM Modem in the Firefighter Gateway 3. Remove the nut and the washer from the other end of the cable and insert the cable through the bracket on the Firefighter Gateway board. 4. Re-attach and tighten the nut and washer. 5.

  • Page 56: Appendix D: Errors And Troubleshooting

    Appendix D: Errors and Troubleshooting Appendix D: Errors and Troubleshooting This appendix describes general system problems, and how to troubleshoot them. For further assistance, contact SolarEdge Support. Troubleshooting Communication Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication When using Ethernet communication, use the Server Communication Status window...
  • Page 57 Tcp Connect. Failed transmission. 1. If No Communication is displayed on the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway, perform the following: Verify that the RS485 cable is connected to all inverters. Check the connections between the first inverter in the chain and the other inverters.

  • Page 58: Additional Troubleshooting

    3. Check that the selected communication option is properly configured. 4. Use a method independent of the SolarEdge device to check whether the network and modem are operating properly. For example, connect a laptop to the Ethernet router and connect to the Internet.

  • Page 59: Appendix E: Mechanical Specifications

    Appendix E: Mechanical Specifications Appendix E: Mechanical Specifications Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.5...

  • Page 60: Firefighter Gateway Technical Specifications

    Standard Compliance Safety UL60950-1, IEC-60950-1 FCC Part 15 class B, IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3 (1) Sold separately - see individual product specs for support locations (2) EU only (3) Emergency stop button is not supplied by SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.5...

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