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Sun Tie Inverter
ST1000, ST1500, ST2000 and ST2500
Installation and Operator's Manual
©2000 Trace Engineering
P/N 975-0003-01-01 Rev. B 06/00

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  • Page 1 Sun Tie Inverter ST1000, ST1500, ST2000 and ST2500 Installation and Operator’s Manual ©2000 Trace Engineering P/N 975-0003-01-01 Rev. B 06/00...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sun Tie Inverter ST1000, ST1500, ST2000 and ST2500 Table of Contents Section Description Page INTRODUCTION ................1 Standard Features..............1 INSTALLATION ................. 2 Pre-Installation ................2 Tools Required ..............2 Hardware/Materials Required ..........2 AC Connections ..............2 DC Connections ..............3 Grounding ................
  • Page 4 Disclaimer of Liability ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - AVERTISSEMENT - CAUTION - ATTENTION - NOTE - NOTE - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 6 Solar PV Array Solar Power AC to Grid Trace Engineering Sun Tie Unit AC Utility Meter Main Utility Service Panel Sun Tie AC Output DC Input Voltage Voltage 975-F00-008S ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION Standard Features All-in-one Design Uses Most Types of PV Technology Maximum Power Point Tracking High Efficiency and Long Life Expandable UL Listed Options ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 8: Installation

    NOTE: These are the minimum recommended wire sizes in conduit. Installing a large number of wires in conduit or enclosed locations may require larger wire sizes. Consult your local/national electrical code for the proper wire size in enclosed locations. ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 9: Dc Connections

    WARNING: WHENEVER A PV ARRAY IS EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT, A SHOCK HAZARD EXISTS AT THE OUTPUT CABLES OR EXPOSED TERMINALS. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK DURING INSTALLATION, COVER THE ARRAY WITH AN OPAQUE (DARK) MATERIAL BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 10: Ac Circuit Breakers

    AC circuit disconnects accept cable sizes up to #1 AWG. • For maximum safety, run both AC and DC wires/cables in (separate) conduits. WARNING: CHECK FOR EXISTING ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING PRIOR TO DRILLING HOLES IN THE WALLS! ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 11: Mounting

    10. Reinstall the ST, to the bracket and secure the bottom of the unit with the wood screws and washers provided (or appropriate screws and anchors for non-wood surfaces) and tighten (Figures 1B and 4). NOTE: Mounting hardware for surfaces other than wood is not supplied. ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 12 4068-E00-001 Figure 1A Bracket Mounting Slide ST enclosure lip onto bracket 9 - 41/64" 4 - 13/16" 19/64" Enclosure mounted on wall bracket 26 - 21/32" 8 - 55/64" Screw 3.20" holes 4068-E00-002 Figure 1B Enclosure Mounting ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 13 Remove screws (one on each side) External breaker cover (remove during installation) Figure 2 Outer Cover Components Remove breaker screws Lift up and pull forward to remove Remove screws from tabs Locking tabs Figure 3 Inner Breaker Cover ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 14 PV Combiner Board (included on some models) NOTE: The internal Combiner Board is not available on all models. DC Conduit Internal mounting holes AC Conduit Figure 4 Mounting Holes and AC DC Conduit in Customer Access Area ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 15: Wiring

    Solar input 4 (ganged) Solar input 5 15 amp AC breaker (ganged) Solar input 6 L2 breaker AC connection L1 breaker AC connection Grounding block Combiner board (included on some models) Figure 5 ST Electrical Component Location ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 16 NOTE: The solar arrays do not have to connect in the order marked on the board (this is just for reference). All solar array negatives on the combiner board are common. 7. Torque wires according to the following table. Wire Size Torque (in-lb) 14-10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 975-000-003 Table 3 Wire Torque Values ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 17: Ac Wiring

    ST unit. 6. Ensure all connections are correctly wired and properly torqued. 7. Torque wires according to the following table. Wire Size Torque (in-lb) 14-10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 975-000-003 Table 4 Wire Torque Values ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 18 2.0 INSTALLATION 240 VAC NOTE: The internal Combiner Board is not available on all models. Ground block AC conduit and wiring Figure 7 240 V AC Connection Points ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 19 2.0 INSTALLATION ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 20: Lightning Protection

    AC Wiring Wiring to Ground Wiring Utility Block DC Wiring Bonded Neutral Wire Ground Frame to Array Ground Wire Pole Utility Ground Wire Buried Copper Wire Array Ground Rod Utility Ground Rod 975-F00-006 Figure 11 Long Distance Grounding ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 21: Operation

    3.0 OPERATION Start-up Procedure Required Equipment AC Utility Voltage Check 240 VAC VOLTS VOLTS CONNECT CONNECT TO L2 TO L1 TERMINAL TERMINAL 975-U00-001a Figure 6 Utility 240 Volts AC Test ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 22: Solar Array Dc Voltage Check

    3.0 OPERATION Start-up Procedure (continued) Solar Array DC Voltage Check CONNECT POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL > 50 VDC VOLTS VOLTS – CONNECT NEGATIVE (-) 975-U00-002a TERMINAL Figure 7 Solar Array DC Voltage Test ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 23: Operational Test

    3.0 OPERATION Start-up Procedure (continued) Operational Test Figure 8 Turn-On Sequence ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 24 3.0 OPERATION Start-up Procedure (continued) AC Voltage Frequency Solar Array Voltage 240 VAC 60 Hz 76 VDC 2500 W 5000 Wh 975-A00-001 Current Power Total Daily Power Produced Produced Figure 9 LCD Location and Indications ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 25 Start-up Procedure (continued) Replace screws in the circuit breakers Replace screws into the tabs Figure 9 Replace Circuit Breaker Cover and Screws Replace screw (one on each side) Lock Hole Figure 10 Replace Outer Cover and Screws ©2000 Trace Engineering...
  • Page 26 3.0 OPERATION Start-up Procedure (continued) Figure 10 Replace Outer Cover and Screws ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 28: Specifications

    Standard – Standard maximum per input Surge arrestor–Combined Standard Standard Standard Standard AC/DC protection Rain Shield (STRS) Protective rain shield (required for Optional Optional Optional Optional outdoor installation) Specifications @ 25 °C. Subject to change without notice. ©2000 Trace Engineering...

  • Page 29: Service Information

    6.0 SERVICE INFORMAION Trace Engineering makes every effort to ensure your unit fully meets your independent powering needs. If your product needs repair, contact our Service department at: (360) 435-8826 to obtain an RMA# and shipping information; or fax this page with the following information to: (360) 474-0616.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    (4) in components, parts, or products expressly warranted by another manufacturer. Trace Engineering agrees to supply all parts and labor, or repair or replace defects covered by this warranty with parts or products of original or improved design, at its option, if the defective...
  • Page 32 5916 - 195th Street N.E., Arlington, WA 98223 Phone: (360) 435-8826 Fax: (360) 435-2229 visit our website at: www.traceengineering.com...

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