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Solar Grid-tied Inverter
Product Model: SOFAR 1
1K~3KTL
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S h e n z h e n S O FA R S O L A R C O . , L t d .

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  • Page 1 User manual Solar Grid-tied Inverter Product Model: SOFAR 1 1K~3KTL S h e n z h e n S O FA R S O L A R C O . , L t d .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.2. Checking Before Installation................- 12 - 3.3. Tools........................- 14 - 3.4. Determining the Installation Position............... - 15 - 3.5. Moving the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL..............- 16 - 3.6. Installing SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL................. - 17 - 4. Electrical Connections....................- 19 - 4.1. Electrical connection..................- 20 - 4.2.

  • Page 3: Save These Instructions

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Notice This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment. Save these instructions! This manual must be considered as an integral part of the equipment. The manual must always accompany the equipment,even when it is transferred to another user or field.

  • Page 4: Preface

    Scope This product manual describes the installation,electrical connections, commissioning,maintenance and troubleshooting of SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL inverters: SOFAR 1.1KTL SOFAR 1.6KTL SOFAR 2.2KTL SOFAR 2.7KTL...
  • Page 5 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Danger Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Warning Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 6: Basic Safety Information

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 1. Basic safety information If you have any question or problem when you read the following information, please contact Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. Note Outlines of this chapter Safety instruction It mainly introduce the safety instruction when install and operate the equipment.

  • Page 7: Installation Requirements

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Qualified persons The customer must make sure the operator has the necessary skill and training to do his/her job.Staff in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be skilled,aware and mature for the described tasks and must have the reliability to correctly interpret what is described in the manual.

  • Page 8: Electric Connection

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL SOFARSOLAR Co.Ltd for help if necessary. Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with by suitable ways and means for protecting the components (in particular, the electronic components) from violent shocks, humidity, vibration, etc.

  • Page 9: Symbols And Signs

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Before any repair work, turn OFF the AC circuit breaker between the inverter and electrical grid first, then turn OFF the DC switch.After turning OFF the AC circuit breaker and DC switch, wait for 5 minutes at least before carrying out any maintenance or repair work.
  • Page 10 Caution hot surface. Comply with the Conformite Europeenne (CE) certification. Grounding point. Please read this manual before install SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL. This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according to IEC standard 70-1 (EN 60529 June 1997). Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC).

  • Page 11: Product Characteristics

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 2. Product characteristics Outlines of this chapter Product dimensions It introduces the field of use, and the overall dimensions of SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL inverters. Function description It introduces how SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL inverters work and the function modules inside.
  • Page 12 Overall dimensions: L×W×H=404.5mm×314mm×135.5mm Figure 2-2 Front view and left view dimensions Figure 2-3 Back view and Bracket dimensions Figure 2-4 Bracket dimensions of SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL - 7 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...

  • Page 13: Function Description

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL  Labels on the equipment The labels must NOT be hidden with objects and extraneous parts (rags,boxes,equipment,etc.);they must be cleaned regularly and kept visible at all times. 2.2. Function description DC power generated by PV array is filtered through Input Board before entering into Power Board.

  • Page 14: Electrical Block Diagram

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL when inverter is in abnormal operation conditions. At the same time, Control Board can trigger the relay so as to protect the internal components. Function module A. Energy management unit This control can be used to switch the inverter on/off through an external (remote) control.

  • Page 15: Efficiency Curve

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 2.3. Efficiency curve - 10 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...

  • Page 16: Installation

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 3. Installation Outlines of this chapter This topic describes how to install the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL . Installation notes 1.1K~3KTL Do NOT install the SOFAR on flammable material. 1.1K~3KTL Do NOT install the SOFAR in an area used to Danger store Flammable or explosive material.

  • Page 17: Checking Before Installation

    If any damage is found, do not unpack the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL and contact the dealer as soon as possible. You are advised to remove the packing materials within 24 hours before installing the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL inverter.
  • Page 18 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Metal terminals secured to PV+ input power 1pcs cables Metal terminals secured to PV- input power 1pcs cables M5Hexagon screws 2pcs Expansion bolts 7pcs(spare 2pcs) Self-tapping screw 5pcs Manual 1pcs The warranty card 1pcs Registration Form...

  • Page 19: Tools

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 3.3. Tools Prepare tools required for installation and electrical connections. Table 3-2 shows the tools required for installation and electrical connections. Tool Model Function Hammer drill Recommend drill Used to drill holes on the wall. dia. 6mm...

  • Page 20: Determining The Installation Position

    Safety goggles Operators wear Anti-dust respirator Operators wear 3.4. Determining the Installation Position Determine an appropriate position for installing the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL inverter. Comply with the following requirements when determining the installation position: Figure3-2 Installation Requirements - 15 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...

  • Page 21: Moving The Sofar 1.1K~3Ktl

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL clearance for single SOFAR 1.1K~3KTLInverter Installation of multiple SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL inverter 3.5. Moving the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL This topic describes how to move the to the installation position Horizontally SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL. Step 1 Open the packaging, insert hands into the slots on both sides of the - 16 - Copyright ©...

  • Page 22: Installing Sofar 1.1K~3Ktl

    Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4. Figure 3-3 Moving the inverter (1) Figure 3-4 Moving the inverter (2) Step 2 Lift the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL from the packing case and move it to the installation position. To prevent device damage and personal injury, keep balance when moving the inverter because the inverter is heavy.
  • Page 23 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Step 2 Insert the expansion bolt vertically into the hole, pay attention to the insertion depth of the expanding bolt (should be deep enough). Step 3 Align the rear panel with hole positions, fix the rear panel on the wall by tightening the expansion bolt with the nuts.

  • Page 24: Electrical Connections

    PV modules using opaque clot Danger For SOFAR 1.1K~1.6KTL,open-circuit voltage(Voc) of module arrays connected in series must be ≤ 450V;For SOFAR 2.2K~3KTL, it must be ≤ 500V. The power of PV grid-tied system which contain by several the Note SOFAR1.1K~3KTL inverters must be <...

  • Page 25: Electrical Connection

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL live part in the worst-case rated operating condition when used as intended. Interface PV input interface DVCC AC output interface DVCC SD card interface DVCA RS485 interface DVCA CT interface DVCA Logic interface DVCA WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet interface DVCA 4.1.
  • Page 26 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Prerequisites: The PGND cables are prepared ( ≥4mm²outdoor power cables are recommended for grounding purposes),the color of cable should be yellow-green. Procedure: Step 1 Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length using a wire stripper, as shown in Figure 4-2.

  • Page 27: Connecting Dc Input Power Cables

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Figure4-4 Ground terminal composition 1.M5 screw、2.OT Terminal、3.Tapped hole 4.3. Connecting DC Input Power Cables Table 4-1 Recommended DC input cable specifications Cross-Sectional Area (mm ²) External Cable Diameter(mm) Range Recommended Value 4.0~6.0 4.5~7.8 Procedure Step 1 Remove cable glands from the positive and negative connectors.
  • Page 28 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 1.Positive power cable 2.Negative power cable Note: L2 is 2 to 3 mm longer than L1. Step 3 Insert the positive and negative power cables into corresponding cable glands. Step 4 Insert the stripped positive and negative power cables into the positive and negative metal terminals respectively and crimp them using a clamping tool.

  • Page 29: Connecting Ac Output Power Cables

    DC SWITCH is OFF. Caution Figure 4-8 Removing a DC input connector 4.4. Connecting AC Output Power Cables Connect the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL to the AC power distribution frame (PDF) or - 24 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
  • Page 30 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL power grid using AC output power cables. It is not allowed for several inverters to use the same circuit breaker. It is not allowed to connect loads between inverter and circuit breaker. AC breaker used as disconnect device,and the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
  • Page 31 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Figure 4-10 wire length, wire cross sectional area and wire power loss Inverter is equipped with IP66 AC output connector dedicated for PV inverter, customer need to make AC output cable connections by himself, and the...
  • Page 32 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Step 2 Disassemble the AC connector according to the figure shown below: insert the AC output cable (with its insulation layer stripped according to step 1) through the waterproof locking cable gland; Figure 4-13 Step 3 Connect AC output cable as per the following requirements:Connect the yellow-green wire to the hole labeled ‘PE’, fasten the wire using an Allen...

  • Page 33: Rs485,Ct,Inverter Logic Interface Connection

    SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Figure 4-15 Figure 4-16 4.5. RS485,CT,inverter logic interface connection The communication interface location of the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL is shown in the figure below. Figure 4-17 Table 4-3 Recommended communication cable size are shown below,The wiring methods are the same for RS485 and CT,this part describes their wiring methods and logic interface wiring method.
  • Page 34 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Step1 Remove the communication waterproof cover using a screwdriver; Figure 4-18 Step2 Unlock the waterproof cable gland, remove the stopper in the waterproof connector; Figure 4-19 A1:Waterproof stopper Step3 Select appropriate cable according Table4-2,remove the insulation layer...
  • Page 35 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Type RS485 Logic interface Connector Label The following RS485 RS485 table Function differential differential signal- signal+ Figure 4-20 The logic interface pin definitions and circuit connections are as follows: The function of logical interface needs to be set on the display screen, please refer to the operation steps in section 6.3 .
  • Page 36 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL response commands within 2 s. The inverter will continue to respond while the mode remains asserted. Table 4-5 Function description of the DRMs terminal Pin NO. Color Function White and orange DRM1/5 Orange DRM2/6 White and green...
  • Page 37 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Table 4-6 Function description of the terminal Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR) Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output Relay contact 2 input K2 - Relay 2 output Relay contact 3 input...
  • Page 38 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR) Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected K1 - Relay 1 output Not Connected...

  • Page 39: Wifi/Ethernet Module Installation

    Step 3 Tighten the cable gland of Wi-Fi antenna. Figure 4-24 4.7. Communication method SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL gird-connected inverters offer RS485 (standard) and Wi-Fi (optional) communication modes: A. Communication between one inverter and one PC: 1. RS485 Refer to the figure shown below, connect the TX+ and TX- of the inverter to the TX+ and TX- of the RS485→...
  • Page 40 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Figure 4-25 WI-FI Refer to the figure shown below: (wireless function required for the PC).(NOTE4) Figure 4-26 The operation information (generated energy, alert, operation status) of the inverter can be transferred to PC or uploaded to the server via Wi-Fi. You can register on the website.
  • Page 41 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 1. RS485 Refer to the following figure: RS485 wires are connected in parallel between inverters, refer to section 4.5 of this manual for wire connection methods. Connect the TX+ and TX- of the inverter to the TX+ and TX- of the RS485→USB adapter;...
  • Page 42 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter. Note1: The length of the RS485 communication cable should be less than 1000 m. Note2: When multiple inverters are connected via RS485 wires, set mod-bus address to differentiate the inverters.

  • Page 43: Commissioning Of Inverter

    5.2. Start inverter Step 1: Turn ON the DC switch.(optional) Step 2: Turn ON the AC circuit breaker. When the DC power generated by the solar array is adequate, the SOFAR 1.1K~3KTLinverter will start automatically. Screen showing “normal” indicates correct operation.

  • Page 44: Operation Interface

    SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 6. Operation interface Outlines of this chapter This section introduces the display, operation, buttons and LED indicator lights of SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Inverter. 6.1. Operation and Display Panel Buttons and Indicator lights Key-button: · Back :to return to previous menu or enter into main menu from the standard interface.

  • Page 45: Standard Interface

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL OFF: ‘Fault’ or ‘Permanent’ state ·Warning Light (RED) ON: ‘Fault’ or ‘Permanent’ state OFF: ‘Normal’ state ·GFCI Warning Light (RED) ON: ‘ID12: GFCI Fault’ or ‘ID20: GFCI Device Fault’ OFF: GFCI normal 6.2. Standard Interface - 40 -...
  • Page 46 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL When power-on, LCD interface displays INITIALIZING, refer below picture. when control board successfully connected with communication board, the - 41 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd...
  • Page 47 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL LCD display the current state of the inverter，display as shown in the figure below. Inverter states includes: wait、check、normal、fault and permanent Wait:Inverter is waiting to Check State at the end of reconnection time. In this state, grid voltage value is between the max and min limits and so on; If not, Inverter will go to Fault State or Permanent State.

  • Page 48: Main Interface

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL When the control board and communication board connection fails, the LCD display interface as shown in the figure below. 6.3. Main Interface Normal ------Press “back” 1.Enter Setting 2.Event List 3.SystemInfo 4.Display Time 5.Software Update (A) “Enter Setting” Interface as below: 1.Enter...
  • Page 49 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL correct password.If "password error, try again" appears, you will need to re-enter the correct password. 1. Set Time Set the system time for the inverter. 2. Clear Energy Clean the inverter of the total power generation.
  • Page 50 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 5. On-Off Control Inverter on-off local control. 6. Relay Command Dry contact command,only suitable for models with dry contacts. 6.Relay Command 1.Production 2.Alarm 3.Alarm(alarmconfig) 4.Relay Disable Relay Command Definition: The relay switches whenever a connection to (and therefore a disconnection from) the grid occurs.
  • Page 51 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL setting is forbidden, it can only be set after LCD setting. Key in passwords for country setting through LCD (default: 0001), country setting can be set in 24h after keying in the correct passwords, over 24h, set through LCD again.
  • Page 52 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 4.5 RS485, CT, inverter logic interface connection for details. 19. MPPT Scan Shadow scanning, when the component is blocked or abnormal, causing multiple power peaks, by enabling this function, the peak point of maximum power can be tracked.

  • Page 53: Update Software Online

    SD card. 6.4. Update Software online SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL inverters offer software upgrade via SD card to maximize inverter performance and avoid inverter operation error caused by software bugs. Step 1 First,turn off the DC and AC breaker,and then remove the communication waterproof cover as the following picture.If the RS485 line has...
  • Page 54 SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Step 2 Insert the SD card into the computer. Step 3 SOFAR SOLAR will send the Software code to the user who needs to update. After user receive the file,please decompressing file and cover the original file in SD card.

  • Page 55: Trouble Shooting

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 7. Trouble shooting Outlines of this chapter This topic describes how to perform daily maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure long term proper operation of the inverter. 7.1. Trouble shooting This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with the inverter.
  • Page 56 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL Event Event List Event List solution List NO. Name description The power grid If the alarm occurs occasionally, the ID01 GridOVP voltage is too high possible cause is that the electric grid is abnormal occasionally. inverter...
  • Page 57 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL rong mode of this user manual, If it’s incorrect, change it according to Section 6.3 (A) 10.Set Input mode of this manual. If the fault occurs occasionally, the possible cause is that the external circuits are abnormal occasionally.
  • Page 58 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL automatically returns to normal operating status after the solar irradiance returns to normal level. The bus voltage Is ID26-ID27 are internal faults of inverter, ID26 BusOVP too high turn OFF the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the “DC switch”.
  • Page 59 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL The DCI sampling value ConsistentFaul between the ID51 t_DCI master DSP and slave DSP is not consistent The GFCI sampling value ConsistentFaul between the ID52 t_GFCI master DSP and slave DSP is not consistent The spi...
  • Page 60 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL fault The grid current is unbalance,and has UnrecoverIacR ID67 cause msUnbalance unrecoverable fault The input current is unbalance,and UnrecoverIpv ID68 has cause Unbalance unrecoverable fault The bus voltage is unbalance,and has UnrecoverVbu ID69 cause sUnbalance unrecoverable...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL decrease the temperature. The inverter has derated because Inverter automatically reduce the output Over Freq ID82 of the grid power when the frequency of electrical grid Derating is too high. frequency is too high Inverter records ID83 in case of remote The inverter has power derating operation.
  • Page 62 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL should not be blocked by dust, dirt or any other items.Before the cleaning, make sure that the DC SWITCH is turned OFF and the circuit breaker between inverter and electrical grid is turned OFF. Wait at least for 5 minutes before the Cleaning.

  • Page 63: Technical Data

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 8. Technical data Outlines of this chapter This topic lists the technical specifications for all SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL inverters. 8.1. Input parameters (DC) SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR Technical Data 1100TL 1600TL 2200TL 2700TL 3000TL Max.DC power...

  • Page 64: Output Parameters (Ac)

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 8.2. Output parameters (AC) SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR Technical Data 1100TL 1600TL 2200TL 2700TL 3000TL Rated Output power 1000W 1550W 2100W 2600W 3000W Max.Output power 1000VA 1550VA 2100VA 2600VA 3000VA Max.Output current 4.5A 9.5A 11.5A...

  • Page 65: Efficiency,Protection And Communication

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 8.3. Efficiency,Protection and Communication SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR Technical Data 1100TL 1600TL 2200TL 2700TL 3000TL Max.Efficiency 97.0% 97.0% 97.0% 97.1% 97.2% Euro Efficiency 95.2% 95.9% 96.1% 96.4% 96.5% MPPT Efficiency >99.9% Self-consumption at night <1W...

  • Page 66: General Date

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 8.4. General Date SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR Technical Data 1100TL 1600TL 2200TL 2700TL 3000TL Topology Transformerless Ambient temperature range -30~60℃ Permissible humidity range 0~100% Noise figure <25dB DC Switch Optional Cooling Natural convection Max.Operating altitude...

  • Page 67: Quality Assurance

    User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL 9. Quality Assurance Standard warranty period The standard warranty period of inverter is 60 months (5 years).There are two calculation methods for the warranty period: 1. Purchase invoice provided by the customer: the first flight provides a standard warranty period of 60 months (5 years) from the invoice date;...
  • Page 68 User manual SOFAR 1.1K~3KTL lightning protection devices are not included in the extended warranty period. If they fail during the extended warranty period, customers need to purchase and replace them from the our company. Once the extended warranty service is purchased, our company will issue the extended warranty card to the customer to confirm the extended warranty period.
  • Page 69 ADD: 401, Building 4, AnTongDa Industrial Park, District 68,XingDong Community, XinAn Street, BaoAn District, Shenzhen, GuangDong.P.R. China Email: service@sofarsolar.com Tel: 0510-6690 2300 Web: www.sofarsolar.com 301.00000062-2...

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