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SolarEdge SE10K Installation Manual

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Three Phase Inverter for North
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Version 1.6
April 2025
MAN-01-01253-1.0

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Three Phase Inverter for North America Version 1.6 April 2025 MAN-01-01253-1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES ..... 7 Photovoltaic Hazard Control System ..................13 Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown System Requirements ............. 14 Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System .......... 15 Power Optimizer ........................16 Inverter ............................. 16 Designer ...........................
  • Page 3 Response to Abnormal Voltages and Frequencies ..............68 Enter Service settings ......................68 Grid support functions ......................69 Appendix E: Immunity standards ..................... 71 Appendix F: Mechanical specifications .................. 72 Dimensions of the inverter mounting bracket ................. 72 © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 Version 1.6, April 2025 Appendix G: PV hazard control models .................. 73 Appendix H: Alternative power source ................... 73 Support contact information ....................74 © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Disclaimers

    The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material. SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice. You may refer to the SolarEdge website (https://www.solaredge.com/us/)

  • Page 6: Revision History

    If you are uncertain about any of the requirements, recommendations, or safety procedures described in this manual, contact SolarEdge Support immediately for advice and clarification. The information included in this manual is accurate at the time of publication.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions / Consignes De Sécurité Importantes

    Denotes information about safety issues. Disposal requirements under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations: Discard this product according to local regulations or send it back to SolarEdge. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS / CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS WARNING •...
  • Page 8 équipements SolarEdge. WARNING • Using this equipment in a manner not specified by SolarEdge in this document may impair the protection provided by this equipment. • L'utilisation de cet équipement d'une manière non spécifiée par SolarEdge dans ce document peut nuire à...
  • Page 9 The DC Disconnect Switch disconnects both the positive and negative conductors. • Le sectionneur externe (inclus) repond aux exigences de conformité pour l’installation de ce système . Le coupeur CC ouvre les conducteurs positifs et négatifs. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 équipements est la responsabilité de l’installateur et doit être faite en accord avec les toutes les règles locales et nationales applicables. WARNING • SolarEdge inverters for the 480V L-L grid are rated above 750V . As such installers are required to mark " DANGER — HIGH VOLTAGE" adjacent to each DC wiring compartment.
  • Page 11 0.0298 0.6171 WARNING • SolarEdge products can expose you to chemicals including antimony trioxide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. • Les produits SolarEdge peut vous exposer à des agents chimiques, y compris trioxyde d'antimoine, identifiés par l'État de Californie comme pouvant...
  • Page 12 Interrupter (GFCI). The GFCI protects against electrocution in case of a malfunction in the PV array, DC cables, or DC section of the inverter. The GFCI in the SolarEdge inverter can detect current leakage on the DC side. There are two trip thresholds for the GFCI.

  • Page 13: Photovoltaic Hazard Control System

    SolarEdge commercial optimizers and inverters have been evaluated and listed to UL 3741 and may be used to form a PV hazard control system that utilizes SolarEdge PV rapid shutdown equipment to comply with NEC 690.12. Multiple modules may be connected in series to the optimizer input without exceeding the input voltage rating of the optimizer.

  • Page 14: Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown System Requirements

    Version 1.6, April 2025 Power optimizer models with input Voltage up to 125Vdc, when used with SolarEdge three phase inverters and DC safety switches listed and marked with PVRSS, may be used to form a Listed Photovoltaic Hazard Control System.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introducing The Solaredge Power Harvesting System

    3/8 in., in white on a red background. Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System The SolarEdge power harvesting solution maximizes the power output from any type of solar photovoltaic (PV) installation while reducing the average cost per watt. The following sections describe each of the system’s components.

  • Page 16: Power Optimizer

    (The monitoring platform requires Internet connection). The Connection Unit has a manually operated switch for disconnecting the DC power of a SolarEdge system. The Connection Unit is located below the inverter and is connected to the inverter with AC and DC wires.

  • Page 17: Solaredge One For C&I

    Installation Data. Installation Tools and Materials Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system. The following is a recommendation of the equipment needed for installation: • 4 mm Allen torque screwdriver for the inverter enclosure screws •...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Install The Power Optimizers

    Chapter 2: Install the Power Optimizers Verify proper Power Optimizer connection Safety The following notes and warnings apply when installing the SolarEdge Power Optimizers. Some of the following may not be applicable to smart modules: © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 • Cutting the Power Optimizer input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty. • Sectionner les cables d’entrées ou de sortie de l’optimiseur est interdit et annule sa garantie. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT Modules with SolarEdge Power Optimizers are safe. They carry only a low safety voltage before the inverter is turned ON. As long as the Power Optimizers are not connected to the inverter or the inverter is turned OFF, each Power Optimizer will output a safe voltage.

  • Page 21: Package Contents

    Les connecteurs du module doivent être mécaniquement compatibles avec les optimiseurs de puissance. Sinon, le système SolarEdge installé peut être dangereux ou causer des problèmes fonctionnels, tels que les défauts de terre, qui peuvent provoquer un arrêt de l’onduleur. Afin d'assurer la compatibilité mécanique entre les optimiseurs de puissance SolarEdge et les modules auxquels ils sont connectés:...
  • Page 22 • Extension cables of up to 6 ft / 1.8 m are allowed for all Power Optimizers (3 ft / 0.9 m for DC+, and 3 ft / 0.9 m for DC -) • SolarEdge Sense Connect technology monitors the S-Series and C-Series Power Optimizer cable connectors and the direct connection created between them and another connector •...
  • Page 23 Mechanical Characteristics section of the PV Module Datasheet. For planning considerations when connecting multiple PV modules to an Power Optimizer, see: Application Note: Connecting SolarEdge Power Optimizers toMultiple PV Modules. Between two Power Optimizers or between a Power Optimizer and the inverter: •...

  • Page 24: Step 1: Mount And Ground The Power Optimizers

    For mounting on a grounded metal rail: Use SolarEdge approved 5/16'' stainless steel grounding star washer between the railing and the flat side of the mounting bracket. The star washer (used for grounding) should break through the anodize coating of the railing to ensure low resistive connection.
  • Page 25 Figure 5: Power Optimizer installation and grounding using a grounding plate NOTE If the star washer cannot be used, use the SolarEdge grounding plate (purchased separately - Part Number: SE-GNDPLATE-100) between the railing and the flat side of the mounting bracket.

  • Page 26: Step 2: Connect A Pv Module To A Power Optimizer

    Version 1.6, April 2025 • If the star washer or the plate cannot be used, use the SolarEdge grounding lug (purchased separately) with an equipment-grounding conductor according to the supplied instructions. • The grounding terminal accepts wire sizes of 6-14 AWG and must be sized for equipment grounding per NEC 250.122 requirements.
  • Page 27 Connect the plus (+) output connector of the module to the plus (+) input connector of the Power Optimizer. Connect the minus (-) output connector of the module to the minus (-) input connector of the Power Optimizer. Figure 7b: C-Series 1:1 Power Optimizer connectors © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: Step 3: Connecting Power Optimizers In Pv Strings

    You can construct parallel PV strings of unequal length, that is, the number of Power Optimizers in each PV string does not have to be the same. The minimum and maximum PV string lengths are specified in the Power Optimizer datasheets. Refer to the SolarEdge Designer for PV string length verification.

  • Page 29: Step 4: Verify Proper Power Optimizer Connection

    Version 1.6, April 2025 4. If you intend to monitor the installation, using the SolarEdge Monitoring platform, record the physical location of each Power Optimizer, as described in.Creating Logical and Physical Layout using Installation Information [61] Step 4: Verify proper Power Optimizer connection When a module is connected to a Power Optimizer, the Power Optimizer outputs a safe voltage.
  • Page 30 Version 1.6, April 2025 The SolarEdge Sense Connect technology monitors the S-Series and C-Series Power Optimizer cable connectors and the direct connection created between them and another connector. For P-Series Power Optimizers with the 4-type suffix in their part number (Pxxx-4xxxxxx) and the Mxxxx-Series, extension cables of up to 52 ft / 16 m can be installed per Power Optimizer (26 ft / 8 m for DC+, and 26 ft / 8 m for DC-).
  • Page 31 PV string, if the minimum number of unshaded Power Optimizers connected in a PV string of modules is met. If, under typical conditions, fewer than the minimum Power Optimizers are connected to unshaded modules, add more Power Optimizers to the PV string. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Install The Inverter

    Identify the inverter Refer to the sticker on the inverter that specifies its Serial Number and its Electrical Ratings. Provide the serial number when contacting SolarEdge support. The serial number is also required when opening a new site in the monitoring platform.
  • Page 33 0 position Turns OFF the inverter unit and the PV system NOTE When this switch, the internal control circuitry of the inverter remains ON. P position Pairs the mobile device to the inverter © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 34: Identify Led Indications

    • Green blinking AC is connected but the system is not producing • Red ON -system error Figure 13: LED indicators The following table describes system performance information by LED color and the P/1/0 switch position. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 35 5 minutes Error ON/ OFF/ ON/ OFF / See Errors and Blinking/ Blinking troubleshooting Flickering The following table describes production percentage of AC information by LED color and P/1/0 switch position. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 36: Connection Unit Interfaces

    When the safety switch of the Connection Unit is turned OFF, such as during maintenance, it can be locked to prevent safety hazards. To lock the Connection Unit switch: Move the switch to the Lock position. Insert the lock through the knob opening and secure it. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 37: Open The Conduit Drill Guides

    Figure 16: Rear view of Connection Unit - drilling guides NOTE Make sure to close the conduit openings with the appropriate seals. Mount the inverter The inverter is supplied with a mounting bracket kit as shown in Figure 14. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 38 Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter. CAUTION • SolarEdge inverters and Power Optimizers can be installed at a minimum distance of 50m/164ft from the shoreline of an ocean or other saline environment, if there are no direct saltwater splashes on the inverter or Power Optimizer.
  • Page 39 Connection Unit to the wall (See Figure 19 ) and remove the inverter from the wall. Figure 19: Securing the Connection Unit to the wall Drill a hole for the screw anchor securing Connection Unit to the wall. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4: Connect Ac And Dc Strings To The Connection Unit

    If local regulations permit, the connection of Neutral is optional in a 4-wire system of three phase inverters. • The conduits, hubs and fittings must be suited for field wiring systems. • The hubs and other fittings must comply with UL514B. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 41: Connect The Pv Strings To The Connection Unit Of The Inverter

    • For grids supported by SolarEdge Inverters, see Grids Supported by SolarEdge Inverters – Technical Note. • For short-circuit currents in SolarEdge Three Phase , see Short-Circuit Currents in SolarEdge Three Phase Inverters- Technical Note. • Overcurrent Protection Device (OCPD) for the AC output is to be provided at the time of installation.
  • Page 42 NEC. Connect the DC wires of the PV array to the DC+ and DC- terminal blocks, according to the labels on the terminals: © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 43: Connect The Ac Grid To The Connection Unit

    CA. To connect AC grid to the Connection Unit: Insert the AC conduit with the grid wires through the drilled hole in the Connection Unit and secure the conduit with a nut. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 44 Insert the PE wire into the PE terminal and tighten the screw using a torque of 1.1 lbf•in. Figure 23: Connect the N, L1, L2, L3 wires to the terminal blocks inside the Connection Unit. Strip 0.7" (18mm) of the N, L1, L2, L3 wires insulation. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5: Set Up Communication With The Monitoring Platform

    DC est éteint et le CA est en position ARRÊT. Lors de la configuration des paramètres de communication, assurez-vous que l'interrupteur MARCHE/ARRÊT soit en position ARRÊT, et le CA est en position MARCHE. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 46: Communication Options

    Internal Communication Options 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 47: Remove The Inverter Cover

    Turn OFF the DC Disconnect switch of the inverter. Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the circuit breakers on the distribution panel. Release the six Allen screws holding the inverter cover and remove the cover. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 48: Remove The Connection Unit Cover

    CAUTION • When removing the inverter cover, make sure not to damage the internal components. SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover removal. • Lors du retrait du couvercle, assurez-vous de ne pas endommager les composants internes.
  • Page 49 Remove the plastic seal from one of the large openings. Remove the rubber fitting from the gland and insert the CAT6 cable through the gland and through the gland opening in the inverter. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 50 Insert the eight wires into an RJ45 connector, as described in Figure 27. Use a crimping tool to crimp the connector. Connect the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 port on the communication board. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 51: Create An Rs485 Bus Connection

    1 leader inverter. Using this option, inverters are connected to each other in a bus (chain), via their RS485 connectors. The first and last inverters in the chain must be terminated. RS485 wiring specifications: © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 52 • The wire for G is not from the same twisted pair as A or B. For creating an RS485 bus - connect all B, A and G pins in all inverters. The following figure shows this connection schema: © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 53: Rs485 Bus Configuration

    Push the RS485 terminal block firmly all the way into the connector on the right side of the communication board. 10. Terminate the first and last SolarEdge device in the chain by switching a termination DIP-switch inside the inverter to ON (move the left switch up). The DIP-switch is located on the communication board and is marked SW1.

  • Page 54: Verify The Connection

    In the Summary section, under Server Comm., make sure S_OK is displayed together with the selected communication option. Scroll down to the Communication section and check that the communication options are as required. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6: Activating, Commissioning And Configuring The System

    Voltage information (if used). Before starting the activation and commissioning, verify all the communication hardware is properly connected. Before arriving at the site, download SolarEdge SetApp application to your mobile device from Apple App Store or Google Play .

  • Page 56: Step 2: Commissioning And Configuring The Installation

    • Open SetApp and follow the on-screen instructions (scan the inverter QR code, move the P/1/0 switch to P position for 2 seconds and release). The mobile device creates a Wi-Fi connection with the inverter and displays the main Commissioning screen. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 57: Setting Country, Grid And Language

    Peel off the tab next to the selected inverter model to indicate the chosen model. Figure 34: The inverter label is located on the side of the inverter. In SetApp, you are prompted to set the inverter model too. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 58 Version 1.6, April 2025 Figure 35: Set the inverter model in SetApp. NOTE The selected model must align with the approved project plan and installed OCPD devices. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 59: Pairing

    • From the Commissioning menu, select Monitoring Communication > Auto Select. SetApp will automatically detect your connection method. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration and establish communication with the monitoring platform. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 60: Power Control

    Version 1.6, April 2025 • From the Commissioning menu, Select Site Communication to configure communication between multiple SolarEdge devices or external non SolarEdge devices, such as batteries or data loggers. For more information on the Monitoring Platform, refer to the C&I One User Guide available on the SolarEdge website at: https://knowledge-center.solaredge.com/sites/kc/...

  • Page 61: Creating Logical And Physical Layout Using Installation Information

    1. If you are a registered installer, access the Monitoring platform site creation page at https://monitoring.solaredge.com/solaredge-web/p/home#createSites. If you have not yet signed up, go to https://monitoringpublic.solaredge.com/mfe/registration/? locale=en_US 2. Fill out all the required information in the screen, which includes information about your installation. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 62: Appendix A: Errors And Troubleshooting

    1. Open the site dashboard and click the Layout icon. 2. Right-click the inverter and select Info from the menu. The inverter details window is displayed. 3. Click the Errors tab. The list is displayed. Troubleshoot communication issues © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 63: Troubleshoot Ethernet (Lan) Communication

    Check that the selected communication option is properly configured. 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 64: Troubleshoot Power Optimizer Issues

    Voltages above a safe threshold. The SPD is installed inside the inverter and communicates with the SolarEdge Monitoring platform for reporting surge protection events and faults. For installation and configuration of AC SPD,...

  • Page 65: Ground Connection

    Clean the accumulated dust on the fan and screen using a brush. install the Fan Assembly and secure the Thumb Screws. Turn ON the AC circuit breaker on the distribution panel. Turn ON (1) the 1/0/P switch of the inverter. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 66: Wire Connections

    Monitor the solar system performance The SolarEdge Monitoring platform enables PV strings connected to the inverter. It provides accurate information about the present and past performance of each PV module individually and the system as a whole. The platform enables to detect, pinpoint...

  • Page 67: Appendix D: Interconnection Standards

    If you are experiencing alerts from the SolarEdge monitoring system, it may indicate an issue with the PV modules, inverter, or the monitoring system itself. Some common alerts include: Panel mismatch: This alert occurs when the performance of one or more panels in the solar array is not matching the expected performance.

  • Page 68: Response To Abnormal Voltages And Frequencies

    Response to abnormal conditions and unintentional islanding results in a disconnect of the equipment from the area EPS. Enter Service settings Service settings Function IEEE 1547 Default Settings Range Enter Service Delay 0-1000 seconds © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 69: Grid Support Functions

    0-1 nameplate Var p.u. 1.08 0.97-1.23 V p.u. -0.44 (-1)-0 nameplate Var p.u. OLRT 1-90 seconds Active Power-Reactive Power Disabled mode 0.5-1 nameplate power p.u. 0.4-0.8 nameplate power p.u. 0-0.7 nameplate power p.u. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.
  • Page 70 0.036 0-1 Hz 0.05 0.02-0.07 0.05 0.02-0.07 OLRT 0.2-10 seconds Normal Ramp Rate 1-100%/ seconds Load parameters P' and Q' apply to single phase energy storage inverters only. California rule 21 function. © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 71: Appendix E: Immunity Standards

    Test level Radiated immunity IEEE C37.90.2 20 V/m IEEE C37.90.1, C62.45, C62.41.2 +3 kV +4 kV Surge IEEE C62.45, C62.41.2, UL 1741 +3 kV +6 kV Oscillatory test IEEE C37.90.1 2.5 kV © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 72: Appendix F: Mechanical Specifications

    Version 1.6, April 2025 Appendix F: Mechanical specifications Figure 36: Dimensions of the Three Phase Inverter with the Connection Unit Dimensions of the inverter mounting bracket Figure 37: Dimensions of the inverter mounting bracket © SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd 2025. All rights reserved.

  • Page 73: Appendix G: Pv Hazard Control Models

    SE110kUS SE120kUS NOTE Power Optimizer models compliant with SolarEdge PV Hazard Control System: UL3741 are listed models as noted on the Power Optimizer datasheet. Appendix H: Alternative power source Energy-generation systems (such as PV inverters) connected to the grid may consist of different types of energy generating sources.

  • Page 74: Support Contact Information

    For detailed connection and configuration of the inverter in alternative power source mode, Application Note - SolarEdge Inverter - Alternative Power Source. Support contact information If you have technical problems concerning SolarEdge products, contact us: https:// www.solaredge.com/us/support. Before contacting, make sure you have the following information available:...
  • Page 75 • System configuration information, including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings • Communication method to the SolarEdge server if the site is connected • Software version of the product as it appears in the status screen...

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