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- Page 1 SolarMax P-Serie 2000P / 3000P / 4000P / 4600P / 5000P Gerätedokumentation Instruction manual Documentation d’appareil ■ ■ Documentación del dispositivo Documentazione dell’apparecchio ■ ■...
- Page 2 Sputnik Engineering AG Länggasse 85 CH-2504 Biel/Bienne Tel: +41 32 545 56 00 Fax: +41 32 346 56 09 E-Mail: info@solarmax.com © Sputnik Engineering AG 2013...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Notes on the present instruction manual Scope........... . . 68 Target groups . - Page 5 SolarMax Service Center ........111...
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Page 6: Notes On The Present Instruction Manual
Notes on the present instruction manual Scope This instruction manual is applicable to the Solarmax 2000P, 3000P, 4000P, 4600P and 5000P inverters. Target groups Plant operators Chapter 2 "Safety instructions" ■ ■ Chapter 7 "Operation" ■ ■ Fitters Chapter 2 "Safety instructions"... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Intended use The SolarMax P series inverters are designed exclusively to convert the direct current generated by PV modules into alternating current which conforms to the parameters of the public grid. Any other use is contrary to the design purpose. -
Page 8: Symbols On The Inverter
Symbols on the inverter Symbol Description Protective conductor connection The DC disconnector is switched off (the contacts are open). The DC disconnector is switched on (the contacts are closed). Risk of death through high voltages! Only qualified electricians may perform work on the inverter. Careful - hot surfaces! Risk of death due to high voltages! De-energize the inverter. -
Page 9: Description
The optional I/O module can be used to monitor external lightning protec- tion modules. Fault current monitoring The inverters in the SolarMax P series have an integrated AC/DC-sensitive fault current sensor. This sensor can distinguish between the operational capacitive stray currents... -
Page 10: Dimensions
(caused by capacities of the PV modules to ground) and leakage currents (caused by touching a pole of the PV generator). If the inverter detects an excess in the permissible leakage or stray currents, it will disconnect from the grid. Functions for current and power limitation The inverters of the P series limit the DC feed-in current, the output power and the AC output current. -
Page 11: Views Of The Unit
Views of the unit Description Cover Graphics display Type plate DC disconnector Cooling fins Connection area Mounting rail... -
Page 12: Block Diagram
Block diagram AC output Monitoring lightning protection External shutdown External power control Status signalling contact AC measurement RS485 Inverter control Ethernet DC input DC input Tracker 1 Tracker 2 *... -
Page 13: Installation
(for details see section 11). Checking the delivery Check the contents of the delivered package for completeness and possible damage. In the case of an inadequate delivery please contact your dealer or the SolarMax Service Center. SolarMax P-Serie 2000P / 3000P / 4000P / 4600P / 5000P Gerätedokumentation... -
Page 14: Selecting The Installation Location
Quantity Description Mounting rail Plastic dowels 8 x 40 (for fixing in brickwork) Washers M6 x 18 INOX (for the installation of the inverter) External hexagon wood screws 6 x 50 INOX (for the installation of the inverter) Phillips head sheet metal screws 4.8 x 13 (for locking the inverter on the mounting rail) Locking pins (for plugging unused holes in multiple cable connectors) Locking clips (for DC plugs) - Page 15 Maintain the following installation distances: ■ ■ °C [cm] Install the inverter in a vertical position. ■ ■ Do not install the inverter in a horizontal or inclined position. ■ ■ OK ! The optimal cooling of the inverter is only guaranteed when the cooling fins (see sec- ■...
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Page 16: Mounting The Inverter
Mounting the inverter The inverter is fixed to the wall by a mounting rail. The mounting rail and the necessary fixing accessories are included in the delivery package. Procedure 1. Use the mounting rail as a template for drilling the holes. 2. -
Page 17: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Opening the inverter For the purpose of connecting the AC and communication lines, the inverter has to be opened. 5.1.1 Removing the cover Once the cover is removed, the low voltage and communication terminals are accessible. Procedure 1. Disconnect the AC power supply to the inverter. 2. -
Page 18: Removing The Contact Protection
5.1.2 Removing the contact protection When the contact protection has been removed, the internal connections - with dan- gerous voltage charges - are accessible. Procedure 1. Press slightly on the two side snap closures and take the contact protection out of the holder. -
Page 19: Connection Area
Connection area The connection area with the cover removed and without contact protection. Description DC connections Left-hand cable pass-through (multiple cable gland for the communication cables) Right-hand cable pass-through (AC connection) Locking screw (the locking screw is replaced by the cable gland when the I/O module is installed) Connection option for 2nd protective conductor Slot for the optional I/O module... -
Page 20: Connecting The Inverter To The Mains
Connecting the inverter to the mains DANGER! Fatal electric shock hazard! Make sure the AC line is not live during connection work. ■ ■ Connection conditions Comply with the connecting conditions set by the grid operator in charge. ■ ■ Connectable cable diameter: min. - Page 21 Procedure 1. Open the inverter as described in section 5.1. 2. Route the AC conductor through the right-hand cable gland to the AC connection terminals. 3. Remove an 18 mm length of conductor isolation (A). 4. Connect the wires in the following sequence: –...
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Page 22: Connecting The Inverter To The Pv Generator
Connecting the inverter to the PV generator The inverters of the P series can be operated in single tracking or dual tracking mode, depending on the configuration of the PV plant. In the dual tracking mode a separate MPP tracker is available for each DC input (2 trackers). The ex works configuration of the P series inverters is for single tracking (1 tracker). - Page 23 DC− DC− Configure the inverter for dual tracking operation If necessary, configure the inverter for dual tracking operation (only SM4000P, SM4600P and SM5000P). 4. Remove the cover as described in section 5.1.1. 5. Remove both DC bridges (see Section 5.2 / No.10) using a size 2 screwdriver. 6.
- Page 24 Increasing overvoltage protection If you want to increase the overvoltage protection on the DC side using additional external surge arresters, the following connection conditions must be met: Use a surge arrester with a response voltage of > 600 V. ■ ■ Connect the external surge arresters as follows: ■...
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Page 25: Grid Connections
Ethernet or RS485 network. Note You will find more details about data communications in the technical informa- tion “MaxComm network”. This document can be downloaded from our web- site at: www. solarmax.com; Downloads/Data communication/MaxComm. Connection conditions Use shielded RJ45 cable ■ ■... -
Page 26: Commissioning
Commissioning Activating the inverter Procedure 1. Check that the cover is installed. – If the cover is not fitted, close the inverter as follows: – insert the contact protection until you hear the two snap closures engage – then fit the cover and tighten. 2. -
Page 27: Procedure
■ ■ inverter operation and to the withdrawal of the operating license by the respective grid operator. Contact your grid operator or the SolarMax Service Center if you have any ■ ■ doubt regarding the settings you must select. You can restart initial start-up by pressing in the "Confirmation"... -
Page 28: Description Of Country-Specific Menus
Setting Description 2 Tracker The inverter has been configured for dual tracking mode operation. The DC bridges have been removed from the inverter. 5. Confirm that the DC bridges have been fitted (for "1 Tracker" setting) or that the DC bridges have been removed (for "2 Tracker"... - Page 29 Country setting "Germany" Menu Setting Description System power ≤ 3.68 kVA The maximum plant system rating is 3.68 kVA. > 3.68 – 13.8 kVA The plant system rating is higher than 3.68 kVA and/or does not exceed 13.8 kVA. > 13.8 kVA – 30 kVA The plant system rating is higher than 13.8 kVA and/or does not exceed 30 kVA.
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Page 30: Auto-Test
Country setting “Greece” Menu Setting Description Location Mainland The PV power plant is to be installed on the Greek mainland. Islands The PV power plant is to be installed on an island in Greece. Auto-test The auto-test (only available in the "Italy" country setting) checks the grid monitoring of the inverter. -
Page 31: Settings
Settings Different communication parameters and monitoring functions can be set in the "Set- tings" menu of the graphics display. All settings except the IP mode can also be made using the MaxTalk service software. In the "Main menu" select the "Settings" menu. The settings can then be made as follows: back to the main menu / select parameter (e.g. -
Page 32: Setting The Network Parameters
6.4.2 Setting the network parameters Device address In order to communicate via RS485 or Ethernet interface the inverter needs a unique device address on the network. 1. In the "Settings" menu, select the "Device address" parameter. 2. Set the parameter to the required value: Parameter Description Device address... -
Page 33: Displaying The Configuration
Displaying the configuration All available operating parameters, standard-specific functions and their parameteriza- tion can be retrieved in the "Configuration" menu. Configuration of the standard-specific function depends on the country setting selected. Note MaxTalk 2 Pro allows authorized qualified technicians to adjust the operating parameters individually (see section 12). - Page 34 Menu Description Limitation Those functions are displayed which limit the inverter‘s output values, such as active and reactive powers and AC output cur- rent (output limitation). Reactive power Those functions are displayed that have an impact on the reac- tive power taken up or given off by the inverter (reactive power control).
- Page 35 Function / arameter Description Unit / status SPILFM3-DLYMAX Tripping time Inverter start-up Function / parameter Description Unit / status PVGIT Checking the insulation resistance of the PV generator to ground PVGIT-ENA PVGIT function status Disabled/enabled PVGIT-THR Minimum permissible insulation resistance Ω...
- Page 36 Function / parameter Description Unit / status GVMMAX2-ENA GVMMAX2 function status Disabled/enabled GVMMAX2-THR Limit value GVMMAX2-DLY Tripping time GVM10AMAX Checking the maximum permissible average value for mains voltage over the last 10 minutes GVM10AMAX-ENA GVM10AMAX function status Disabled/enabled GVM10AMAX-THR Limit value GVM10AMAX-DLY Tripping time GFMMIN1...
- Page 37 Function / parameter Description Unit / status DCCIM Monitoring the DC component in the AC current DCCIM-ENA DCCIM function status Disabled/enabled DCCIM-THR Maximum permissible DC component in AC current A DCCIM-DLY Tripping time Limitation Function / parameter Description Unit / status ACPPL Maximum increase of the active power during grid connection...
- Page 38 Reactive power Function / parameter Description Unit / status QMO-AM Reactive power control 0=OFF QMCQ Reactive power mode constant "Q" QMCQ-QSV Reactive power value % of Pac nom [OEX/UEX] QMCQ-VLE Status of the voltage-dependent reactive power Disabled/enabled control hysteresis for QMCQ QMCQ-VLIH Upper limit value of the mains voltage QMCQ-VLOL...
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Page 39: Displaying The Measured Values
Displaying the measured values The current measured inverter values can be accessed in the “Measured values” menu. In the main menu, select the "Measured values" menu. back to the main menu / scrolling measured values Measured value Description Unit Input voltage at DC terminal 1 and DC terminal 2 (when oper- Vdc 1, Vdc 2 ating in single tracker mode, the DC terminal 2 = 0) Input current to the DC terminal 1 and DC terminal 2 (when... -
Page 40: Registering For Maxview
Procedure 1. Connect the inverter to the Internet via the Ethernet interface (see Sections 5.5 and 6.4.2). 2. Enter your registration data in a web browser under https://maxview.solarmax.com. 3. Learn about the various functions of MaxView. Update firmware The inverter firmware can be updated with the help of the MaxTalk 2 service software. -
Page 41: Operation 103
Operation Graphics display The graphics display shows the system values, status information, and the inverter’s fault messages. The graphics display can be used for obtaining information on the current operating status, accessing the integrated data logger and entering various settings on the inverter. -
Page 42: Menu Structure
Menu structure Overview Information Measured values Con guration Main menu Statistics External input Days Inverter start-up Months Grid operation Years Limitation Total Reactive power Reset Reference parameter Auto-test** Settings Language Time Date Device adress Network IP-Mode Netmask Gateway TCP Port DNS1 DNS2 Status relay*... -
Page 43: Overview
Overview The overview shows the most important operating data of the inverter. The graphics display automatically switches to the "Overview" if no function button is pressed for 120 seconds. In the main menu, select the "Overview" menu. Display Description Date and system time Current output power [W] Today Daily yield [kWh]... -
Page 44: Statistics
Statistics The "Statistics" menu can be used for accessing the inverter's data logger. The data logger saves the statistics values of the past 25 years. The daily, monthly, yearly and total statistics can be displayed. All statistics values can be deleted. 7.5.1 Displaying the daily statistics The daily statistics displays the statistics values for the last 31 days. -
Page 45: Displaying The Annual Statistics
Statistics value Description Maximum Fed-in maximum power [W] Hours Number of operating hours in the "Mains operation" operating status 7.5.3 Displaying the annual statistics The annual statistics displays the statistics values for the last 25 years. In the "Statistics" menu, select the "Year" sub-menu. : select year / back to the Statistics menu Statistics value... -
Page 46: Deleting The Statistics Values
Statistics value Description Yield Total yield [kWh] Hours Total operating hours in the operating status "Mains operation" 7.5.5 Deleting the statistics values The statistics values of the data logger can be deleted. In the "Statistics" menu, select the "Reset" sub-menu. Note The deletion process cannot be undone! Cancel /... -
Page 47: Operating Status
Display Description Status Current operating status Warning Current warning message Commissioning Date of initial start-up Operating hours Total operating hours in mains operation Mac address Mac address of the inverter Operating status The status message displayed on the graphics display describes the current operating status of the inverter. -
Page 48: Booting
7.7.1 Booting Status LED: flashes green Status message Description Irradiation too low The solar irradiation or rather the available output is too low for mains operation. Startup… The inverter checks the internal hardware and software compo- nents before connecting to the mains. Restart delay The inverter delays connection to the grid (after a disconnection from the grid or when starting up). -
Page 49: Troubleshooting 111
Information about the failure you are experiencing (status message, etc.) ■ ■ Contacting the SolarMax Service Center The contact details of the SolarMax Service Center can be found on the back of this instruction manual. Sputnik Engineering AG Länggasse 85 CH-2504 Biel/Bienne Diagnosis &... -
Page 50: Warnings
Fan failure A fan is defective or soiled. Contact the SolarMax Service Center. RTC error Date and time in the RTC (real- Set the date and time (see time clock) were reset due to a section 6.4.1). -
Page 51: Error
"NA" input (external shutdown) of the I/O module. 8.2.4 Error The status LED lights up red. Status message Cause Actions Device error (+ error code) The inverter is defective. Note the displayed two-digit error code and contact the SolarMax Service Center. -
Page 52: Blockings
8.2.5 Blockings The status LED will flash red. Status message Cause Action Programar firmware The inverter's firmware is being None. The inverter automati- updated. cally resumes mains operation once the firmware update is complete. Maintenance The following maintenance work should be carried out when required: Regularly check the operating status of the inverter on the graphics display, see sec- ■... -
Page 53: 10 Decommissioning
10 Decommissioning 10.1 Instructions for inverter replacement When replacing the inverter, note the following: Before replacing the inverter, write down the total yield. The procedure for viewing ■ ■ the total yield is described in Section 7.5.4. If an I/O module was used in the existing inverter, this can be re-used in the replace- ■... -
Page 54: Disposing Of The Inverter
Dispose of the inverter as indicated by the local waste disposal regulations. You can also return the inverter, at your own cost, to Sputnik Engineering AG for professional disposal. The contact details of the SolarMax Service Center can be found on the back of this instruction manual. -
Page 55: 11 Technical Data
11 Technical data SM2000P SM3000P SM4000P SM4600P SM5000P Input MPP voltage 210…480 V 310…480 V 190…480 V 240…480 V 260…480 V values range Minimum DC 120 V 120 V 120 V 120 V 120 V voltage Maximum DC 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V... - Page 56 Standard 5 years / extension to 10, 15, 20 or 25 years possible 1) for rated output power 2) the complete conformity declaration can be found on our website at www.solarmax.com. 3) not for SM5000P 4) for installations ≤ 6 kW...
- Page 57 Efficiency curve SM5000P 100.0 97.5 95.0 η 260 V η 400 V 92.5 η 480 V 90.0 87.5 Standardised output Pac/Pac max [%] η 260 V η 400 V η 480 V Pac/Pac max [%] 92.21 92.32 91.79 95.38 96.04 95.57 96.66 97.52...
- Page 58 Efficiency curve SM4600P 100.0 97.5 95.0 η 260 V η 400 V 92.5 η 480 V 90.0 87.5 Standardised output Pac/Pac max [%] η 260 V η 400 V η 480 V Pac/Pac max [%] 92.01 92.12 91.58 94.92 95.52 95.03 96.51 97.38...
- Page 59 Efficiency curve SM4000P 100.0 97.5 95.0 η 260 V η 400 V 92.5 η 480 V 90.0 87.5 Standardised output Pac/Pac max [%] η 260 V η 400 V η 480 V Pac/Pac max [%] 92.01 92.12 91.58 94.92 95.52 95.03 96.51 97.38...
- Page 60 Country-specific settings The factory's default settings for different countries can be viewed in the technical infor- mation "SSF - Standard specific functions and parameters - Factory settings". This docu- ment can be downloaded from our website at: www.solarmax.com; Downloads/String inverters/P series/Manuals.
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Page 61: 12 Accessories And Options
MaxMonitoring is available for PC, MacOS and Linux and also as an app for Android and iOS. MaxDesign Free software for determining the size of PV plants. You can find further information on our website at www.solarmax.com. -
Page 62: 13 Warranty
13 Warranty Sputnik Engineering AG (hereafter SPUTNIK) guarantees full function and lack of defects of its technical devices for a warranty period as specified below for each type of device. Such warranty period can be extended by means of a warranty extension, subject to the conditions named below. This manufacturer’s warranty exists next to the seller’s warranty (if any) as prescribed by law. - Page 63 3. Extent of Repair and Replacement SPUTNIK will maintain repair material and stock of each type of device during the warranty period only at its own reasonable discretion. In case repair materials for a certain type of inverter and/or an identical replacement device are not in stock anymore, the following applies: SPUTNIK is allowed to replace the defective inverter with a comparable device of the same or ■...
- Page 64 7. Suspension of Warranty Sputnik reserves its right to suspend this manufacturer’s warranty temporarily or definitely in case a specific installation does not allow a correct functioning of the inverters (e.g. in case of one of the circumstances listed in cipher 5). The suspension of the warranty can be lifted upon approval by SPUTNIK.
- Page 65 Notes...
- Page 66 SolarMax Service Center hotline@solarmax.com www.solarmax.com/service...
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