Contents Contents 1. Safety and Conformity Important Safety Information Hazards of PV Systems PV Load Switch Conformity 2. Introduction Introduction Installation Sequence Overview of Inverter 3. Installation Installation Dimensions and Patterns Mounting the Inverter Removing the Inverter Opening and Closing the Inverter AC Grid Connection PV Connection Auxiliary Input/Output...
1. Safety and Conformity 1. Safety and Conformity 1.1. Important Safety Information All persons installing and servicing inverters must be: • Trained and experienced in general safety rules for work on electrical equipment • Familiar with local requirements, rules and regulations for the installation Safety information important for human safety.
Additionally it will lead to the cancellation of all inver- ter operating approval certificates. The Danfoss inverters are all designed according to the German VDE0126-1-1 (February 2006) standard, which includes an insulation test between PV array(s) and Earth, and a type B, RCMU according to DIN VDE 0100-712.
VDEW TripleLynx VDEW Konformitätserklärung Table 1.1: Approvals and Certifications For more information, go to the download area at www.danfoss.com/solar, Approvals and Cer- tifications. CE marking - This certifies the conformity of the equipment with the regula- tions which apply in accordance with the directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
2. Introduction 2. Introduction 2.1. Introduction This manual explains the installation and setup of the TripleLynx solar inverter, for the installa- tion technician. Illustration 2.1: TripleLynx 8 kW, 10 kW, 12.5 kW, 15 kW CE marking - This certifies the conformity of the equipment with the regula- tions which apply in accordance with the directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
Close the inverter according to the section Turn on AC at the mains switch. Set language, time, date, installed PV power and country: For setup via the integrated Web Server, see the TripleLynx User Manual, Quick Guide section Web Server...
2. Introduction 2.1.2. Overview of Inverter Illustration 2.3: Overview of Danfoss TLX inverter Live Part AC Connection Area DC Connection Area Terminal block for parallel connection Auxiliary output: Potential free relay PELV (Safe to touch) Auxiliary interface: RS485 Auxiliary interface: Temperature, Irradiation, Energy meter (SO)
3. Installation 3. Installation 3.1. Installation Dimensions and Patterns Note: When choosing the installation place, ensure that all labels are visible at all times. Specifications . For details refer to the section Avoid constant stream of water. Avoid direct sunlight. Ensure adequate air flow.
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3. Installation Illustration 3.1: Safe Distances Observe these distances when installing one or more inverters. One row mounting is recom- mended. Contact the supplier for information on mounting in more rows. Illustration 3.2: Wall Plate Note: Use of the wall plate delivered with the inverter is mandatory. Use screws that can safely carry the weight of the inverter.
3. Installation 3.2. Mounting the Inverter For safe handling of the inverter, two people must carry the unit, or a suitable transport trolley must be used. Safety boots must be worn. Tilt the inverter as shown in the illustration and place the top of the inverter against the mounting bracket.
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3. Installation Place the lower part of the inverter against the mounting bracket. Illustration 3.5: Place Inverter in Mounting Bracket Lower (4) the inverter and make sure that the hook of the inverter base plate is placed in the lower part of the mounting bracket (5).
3. Installation 3.3. Removing the Inverter Loosen the locking screws on either side of the inverter. Removal is performed in the reverse order of mounting. With a firm grip at the lower end of the inverter, lift the inverter approximately 20 mm vertically. Pull the inverter slightly away from the wall.
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3. Installation Push the front cover upwards. When a slight resistance is felt, give the front cover a tap on the bottom to snap it into holding posi- tion. It is recommended to use the holding position instead of dismounting the front cover completely.
3. Installation Illustration 3.10: Fasten Front Screws and En- sure Proper PE Connection The two front screws are the PE connection to the front cover. Make sure that both screws are mounted and fastened with the specified torque. 3.5. AC Grid Connection Note: When choosing the installation place, ensure that all labels are visible at all times.
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3. Installation Illustration 3.11: AC Cable Wire Strip Legend 1 Blue cable - Neutral 2 Yellow/green cable - Earth The illustration shows the stripping of insulation of all 5 wires of the AC cable. The length of the PE wire must be longer than the mains and neutral wires. Illustration 3.12: AC Connection Area Verify the inverter matches the grid-voltage.
3. Installation Technical All wires must be properly fastened with the correct torque. See the section Data, Torque Specifications for Installation . Close the front cover, and remember to verify that both front screws are applied with the correct torque to obtain PE connection. Close main circuit breaker.
3. Installation When unmated the MC4 connectors are not IP54. The intrusion of moisture may occur in the following situations: The inverter runs in Master/Slave operation and only one or two PV in- puts are in use. In this case, the other inputs are not connected to PV and they are therefore open to intrusion.
4. Start-up and Check of Settings 4. Start-up and Check of Settings 4.1. Start-up and Check of Settings Note: Due to the advanced functionalities of the inverter, it may take up to 10 seconds before the display becomes available after power up. Note: For the TLX Pro version the first start-up and check of settings can also be performed via the integrated Web Server.
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4. Start-up and Check of Settings Set time as prompted by the display. Press 'OK' to select number. Press ‘ ’ to scroll up ▲ through the numbers. Select by pressing 'OK'. The clock is 24-hour format. Illustration 4.2: Set Time Note: It is very important to set the time and date accurately as the inverter uses this for logging.
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4. Start-up and Check of Settings Enter the amount of installed PV power for each of the PV inputs. When two or more PV inputs are connected in parallel, each PV in- put in the parallel group must be set to the total amount of PV power installed to that group divided by the number of parallel in- puts.
4. Start-up and Check of Settings Note: If the two grid code selections do not match they will be cancelled and it will be necessary to redo the selections. If an incorrect grid code is accidentally accepted at the first selection, simply accept the “Grid: Undefined”...
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4. Start-up and Check of Settings Inverter To enable Master mode go to the details menu [Setup → Inverter details → Ena- Master mode] and set Master mode to bled. Ensure that no other master inverters are present in the network prior to carrying out this action.
5. Technical Data 5. Technical Data 5.1. Technical Data Nomen- Parameter TripleLynx TripleLynx TripleLynx TripleLynx cla- 8 kW 10 kW 12.5 kW 15 kW ture Nom. power AC 8000 W 10000 W 12500 W 15000 W ac,r Reactive power range 0-4.8 kVAr...
Copper Outer diameter 18-25 mm Insulation strip All 5 wires 16 mm Max. recommended cable length 21 m 2.5 mm TripleLynx 34 m 4 mm 8k and 10k 52 m 6 mm 87 m 10 mm Max. recommended cable length...
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5. Technical Data Illustration 5.4: TripleLynx 15 kW Cable Losses [%] versus Cable Length [m] Consider also the following when choosing cable type and cross-sectional area: Ambient temperature Layout type (inside wall, under ground, free air etc.) UV resistance L00410309-07_02...
5. Technical Data 5.5. Torque Specifications for Installation Illustration 5.5: Overview of Inverter with Torque Indications, 1-3 Illustration 5.6: Overview of Inverter with Torque Indications, 4-7 Parameter Screwdriver Tightening Torque Terminal blocks (large) Straight slot 1.0 x 5.5 mm Min. 1.2 Nm Terminal blocks (small) Straight slot 1.0 x 5.5 mm 0.5 Nm...
5. Technical Data 5.6. Mains Circuit Specifications TripleLynx TripleLynx TripleLynx TripleLynx 8 kW 10 kW 12.5 kW 15 kW Maximum inverter current 12 A 15 A 19 A 22 A Recommended fuse type gL/gG 16 A 16 A 20 A 25 A Table 5.7: Mains Circuit Specifications...
5. Technical Data 1) Max. number of inverters are 100. If GSM modem is used for portal upload, the amount of inverters in a network is limited to 50. 2) For outdoor use, we recommend outdoor burial type cable (if buried in the ground) for both Ethernet and RS485.
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5. Technical Data • Connect Bias L to RX/TX B • Connect Bias H to RX/TX A The RS485 address of the inverter is unique, and defined at the factory. Illustration 5.8: RS485 Communication Detail - Cat 5 T-568A Pinout RS485 1.
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