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User Manual V3.2
User Manual
-Installation
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Z10I13KDT
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Z10I20KDT
Zeus Appollo Solar

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  • Page 1 User Manual V3.2 User Manual -Installation -Operation Z10I13KDT Z10I17KDT Z10I20KDT Zeus Appollo Solar...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes on this manual ................................ 3 General notes ................................3 Symbols Used ................................3 Target Group ................................4 Preparation ..................................5 Safety Instructions ............................... 5 Explanations of Symbols on Inverter ........................... 7 Product Information ................................8 Overview..................................8 Major Characteristics ..............................9 Technical Data ................................
  • Page 4 7.2.5. Error..................................44 7.2.6. Update ..................................45 State Information ............................... 46 Troubleshooting ................................48 Warranty ................................... 50 10. Abbreviation ..................................52 11. Contact ..................................... 53...

  • Page 5: Notes On This Manual

    Z10 series Inverters: DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.  Z10I13KDT  Z10I17KDT  Z10I20KDT Please keep this user manual available at all times in case of emergency.

  • Page 6: Target Group

    1.4 Target Group Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and chapter 11 are provided for anyone who is intending to use a Z10 Series Grid-tied Solar Inverter. Before any further action is taken, the operators must first read all safety regulations and be aware of the potential danger when operating high-voltage devices.

  • Page 7: Preparation

    2. Preparation 2.1 Safety Instructions DANGER DANGER due to electrical shock and high voltage DO NOT touch the operating component of the inverter, it might result in burning or death. TO prevent risk of electric shock during installation and maintenance, please make sure that all AC and DC terminals are unplugged.
  • Page 8 NOTICE Public utility only The PV inverter is designed to feed AC power directly into the public utility power grid; do not connect the AC output of the device to any private AC equipment. CAUTION The PV inverter will become hot during operation; please don’t touch the heat sink or adjacent surface during or shortly after operation.

  • Page 9: Explanations Of Symbols On Inverter

    Guidelines Governing Low- Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility. No unauthorized perforations or modifications Any unauthorized perforations or modifications are strictly forbidden, if any defect or damage (device/person) occurs, Zeus Appollo Solar will not accept any responsibility for it.

  • Page 10: Product Information

    3. Product Information 3.1 Overview  Industrial Layout  Excellent Heat Elimination  Effective Shield For DC/AC/Communication Connections...

  • Page 11: Major Characteristics

    Flexible input and output connections which support RS485, Ethernet and USB communication. • Transformerless design and high power density, ensuring lighter and more convenient for installation. 3.3 Technical Data Type Z10I13KDT Z10I17KDT Z10I20KDT Input (DC) Max. PV Power 13500W 17600W...
  • Page 12 Feed in Starting Power Night time Power Consumption <1W <1W <1W Standby Consumption <12W <12W <12W AC Connection Type Plug-in connector Plug-in connector Plug-in connector Type Z10I13KDT Z10I17KDT Z10I20KDT Efficiency Max. Efficiency 98.0% 98.1% 98.2% Euro Efficiency 97.5% 97.6% 97.8% MPPT Efficiency 99.9% 99.9%...

  • Page 13: Packing Checklist

    Relative Humidity 0% to 98%, no condensation Max. Altitude (above sea level) 2000m Noise Level <45dB (with fan<50dB) Isolation Type Transformerless Display 800x480 TFT Graphic Display Data Communication Interfaces RS485 (Wi-Fi, GPRS optional) Computer Communication RS232 (USB) Standard Warranty 5 Years (10 years optional) *The AC voltage and frequency range may vary depending on the specific country grid.

  • Page 14: Product Appearance

    Object Quantity Description Z10 series inverter Wall mounting bracket User manual Screws (ST6x50) Expansion tubes AC cover DC connectors (6 x positive,6 negative) Ground nut (M6) Cord end terminals Screws (M4X12) 4.2 Product Appearance  Front Object Description...
  • Page 15 LED light(Green) – RUN LED light(Red) – FAULT LED light(Yellow) – COM < left choice > Right choice ∧ up choice ∨ down choice Ok identify key  Bottom  Left and right...
  • Page 16 Object Description DC switch Plug connectors for DC input. RS232 interface RS485 interface Earthing Ethernet interface USB interface Terminal for grid connection (AC output) Update and reset switch for display...

  • Page 17: Product Identification

    4.3 Product Identification You can identify the inverter by the side name plate. Information such as the type of inverter, as well as the inverter specifications are contained on the side name plate. The name plate is located on the middle part of the right hand side of the inverter housing. The following figure is an example of the side name plate on the Z10I17KDT 4.4 Further Information If you have any further questions concerning the type of accessories or installation, please...

  • Page 18: Installation

    An Installation under the direct sun is not recommended. The installation site MUST have adequate ventilation. 5.2 Dimensions & Weight Model weight Dimension (L×W×D) Z10I13KDT 44.5kg 575mm×650mm×240mm Z10I17KDT 45kg 575mm×650mm×240mm Z10I20KDT 45kg...

  • Page 19: Mounting Instructions

    5.3 Mounting Instructions  The Z10 series inverter is designed for both interior and exterior installations.  Please mount the inverter in the direction as illustrated above.  It is recommended that the inverter is installed vertically, with a max.15 degrees backwards tilt.

  • Page 20: Safety Clearance

    5.4 Safety Clearance Observe the following minimum clearances to walls, other devices or objects to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation and enough space for pulling the electronic solar switch handle. 30cm 30cm Direction Minimum clearance Above 20 cm Below 40 cm Sides 30 cm...

  • Page 21: Mounting Procedure

    5.5 Mounting Procedure 1) Mark 4 positions of the drill holes on the wall according to the paper installation position guide packed in the carton box.
  • Page 22 2) Where the wall are marked, drill 4 holes. Insert the four expansion tubes into the holes using a rubber hammer. Next insert the 4 screws through the mounting holes in the bracket and then tighten the screws into the expansion tubes. 3) Check the 4 holes at the rear of the inverter then lift the inverter carefully, aligning the 4 holes in the inverter to the 4 hooks on the bracket.
  • Page 23 4) Please carefully check the accessories in the original carton to make sure every necessary part is used and nothing is missing during installation.

  • Page 24: Electrical Connection

    6. Electrical Connection 6.1 Safety DANGER DANGER to life due to potential fire or electricity shock. When the inverter powered up, comply with all applicable national regulations and legislation concerning accidents prevention. This inverter will be directly connected to a HIGH VOLTAGE power generation device;...

  • Page 25: Dc Side Connection

    Object Description DC switch Plug connectors for DC input. RS232 interface RS485 interface Earthing Ethernet interface USB interface Terminal for grid connection (AC output) 6.3 DC Side Connection DANGER DANGER to life due to potential fire or electricity shock. NEVER connect or disconnect the connectors under load. NOTICE The DC Switch (Optional) may be integrated or external to Inverter, and it can be used to connect or disconnect the...
  • Page 26 For Z10I13KDT, Z10I17KDT and Z10I20KDT, there are two MPP Tracker, and the DC characteristics of them are illustrated as the following table. Max. DC Max. DC Max. DC Inverter Type Tracker Power Voltage Current Z10I13KDT 13500W 22/11A Z10I17KDT 17600W 22/22A...
  • Page 27 4) Crimp contact barrel by using a hex crimping die. Put the contact barrel with striped cable in the corresponding crimping notch and crimp the contact. 5) Insert contact cable assembly into back of the male and female connector. A “click” should be heard or felt when the contact cable assembly is seated correctly.

  • Page 28: Ac Side Connection

    9) If the input connector is not enough, you can adopt an optional “Y” connector as pictured below: 10) Please use sealing caps for tight sealing of unplugged PV connectors. If using H4 connectors, the operating procedure is similar as that of a MC4 connector. 6.4 AC side connection DANGER DANGER to life due to potential fire or electricity shock.
  • Page 29 2) Insert the stripped cable into the cord end terminal and insert the assembly into the barrel. The cable will be similar to the below picture. 3) Insert the finished 5 lines of cable into the AC cover assembly with the following sequence：...
  • Page 30 Cover the assembly, tightly screw and then screw in the cable gland...

  • Page 31: Communication And Monitoring Connector

    6.5 Communication and Monitoring connector There are RS232/RS485, Ethernet and USB interface on the bottom side of the Z10 series inverter as shown in the following figure: The function is as below: Object Description Function Update the Software RS232 interface Version of the inverter RS485 interface Connect with PMB...

  • Page 32: Display

    7. Display 7.1 Main interface Object Description Time (e.g.2011-12-09 10:44) Current date and time Safety(e.g. Portugal) Current safety regulation selected Operation (e.g. normal ) Current operation condition The energy generated today in kilo watt hours E-today (kWh) The energy generated since starting up the E-total inverter (kWh) The LCD panel is integrated on the front of the inverter for easier user access to check and set...

  • Page 33: Lcd Display

    NOTICE The Z10 series inverter is not an aligned measuring instrument for current, voltage or power consumption. A slight deviation of a few percent point s is inherent to the system; the results from the inverter cannot be used for grid balance calculations. An aligned meter will be required to make calculations for the utility company.

  • Page 34: Curve

    7.2.1. Curve a. P-Now Draw curve of current power: Click “Curve”----“P-Now”...
  • Page 35 b. P-Day Draw curve of one day’s power: Click “Curve”----“P-Day”...
  • Page 36 c. E-Month Show one month’s generated energy: Click “ Curve” ----“ E-Month”...
  • Page 37 d. E-Year Draw curve of one year’s generated energy: Click “Curve”----“E-Year”...
  • Page 38 e. E-Total Draw curve of every year’s generated energy: Click “Curve”----“E-Total”...

  • Page 39: Parameters

    7.2.2. Parameters a. AC Parameters Show AC parameter： Click “Actual Value”---“AC Actual Value”...
  • Page 40 b. DC Parameters Show DC parameter, including following items: Vpv (1-2)， Ipv(1-2) Click“ Actual Value” ---“ DC Actual Value”...

  • Page 41: Tools & Options

    7.2.3. Tools & Options a. Language and Time Setting of language & time Click“ Setting” ----“Language and Time”...
  • Page 42 b. Safety Parameters Setting of safety parameters: Click“ Setting” ----“Safety Parameters”。...
  • Page 43 c. Clear Data Clear Log：...
  • Page 44 Click“ Setting” ----“Clear Data”...

  • Page 45: Information

    7.2.4. Information Device Info Type of inverter： 13K/17K/20K Vision number & serial number: Click“ Information” ----“ Device Info”...

  • Page 46: Error

    7.2.5. Error Error Info Show Error information: Click“ Error” ----“ Error Info”...

  • Page 47: Update

    7.2.6. Update...

  • Page 48: State Information

    Flash Flash is used for updating the inverters’ firmware. After inputting the inverter’s ROM documents to a related catalogue, users can update the Firmware by clicking the button. 7.2.7. State Information State Display State information Waiting Initialization & waiting Wait Connect Sec.
  • Page 49 Utility Loss Utility Loss GFCI Failure GFCI Failure PV Over Voltage PV Over Voltage Isolation Fault Isolation Fault Fan Lock Fan Lock Over Temperature Over Temperature in Inverter in Inverter Consistent Fault: Consistent Fault: Vac differs for M-S Vac differs for M-S Consistent Fault: Consistent Fault: Fac differs for M-S Fac differs for M-S...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    2. Find a way to reduce the ambient temperature. 3. Or move the inverter to a cooler environment. 1. Check the open PV voltage, see if it is greater than or too close to 1000VDC (for Z10I13KDT or PV Over Voltage Z10I17KDT or Z10I20KDT).
  • Page 51 Consistent Fault: Fac differs for M-S Disconnect PV (+) or PV (-) from the input, restart Vac differs for M-S the inverter. Fac, Vac Differs for M-S Ground I differs for M-S DC inj. differs for M-S AC Relay Check Fail High DC bus Permanent Fault...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    Investment (Australia) Pty Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Zeus Appollo Solar). 2. If the inverter malfunctions or becomes inoperative due to a defect in workmanship or material under normal operation as specified in product instruction within warranty period, Zeus Appollo Solar will, at its option:...
  • Page 53 If the period remains less than 3 months, Zeus Appollo Solar will offer a full three-month warranty period to the replaced or maintained parts of products starting from the date of replacement or maintenance.

  • Page 54: Abbreviation

    10. Abbreviation Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking Photovoltaic Voltage at the DC side Voltage at the AC side Vmpp Voltage at the Maximum Power Point Impp Amperage at Maximum Power Point Alternating Current ( Form of electricity supplied by Utility Company ) Direct Current ( Form of electricity generated by PV modules ) Switch in the DC Circuit.

  • Page 55: Contact

    11. Contact Beijing Hua Xin Liu He Investment (Australia) Pty Ltd. Website: www.zeusappollo.com Perth Office 1/87 President Street Welshpool, WA 6106 Phone: (08) 6555 6518 Fax: (08) 9470 4103 Email: sales@zeusappollosolar.com.au Brisbane Office 32 Crockford Street Banyo, QLD 4014 Phone: (07) 3123 6148 Fax: (07) 3266 4758 Email: bris@zeusappollosolar.com.au...

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