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SolarEdge SE3000US Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Disclaimers

    The material furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, SolarEdge assumes no responsibility for the use of this material. SolarEdge reserves the right to make changes to the material at any time and without notice. You may refer to the SolarEdge web site (www.solaredge.com) for the most updated version.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Support and Contact Information ............... 8 Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System ..............9 What is the SolarEdge Power Harvesting Solution? ......... 9 SolarEdge Power Optimizer ..............9 Single Phase Inverter ................10 SolarEdge Monitoring Portal ..............11 Installation Workflow.................
  • Page 4 Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Panel and User Buttons ..88 Inverter Configuration Menu Options ........... 95 LCD Button Menu Options ..............98 Configuring the Inverter Using the SolarEdge Configuration Tool ..99 Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting ....... 100 Appendix B: Technical Specifications ......108 Single Phase Inverter ................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Appendix C: Power Optimizer Mechanical Specifications ............... 115 OP250-LV, OP300-MV, OP400-MV Power Optimizers ....... 116 PB250-AOB and PB350-AOB Power Optimizers ........117 Appendix D: Inverters Power De-rating ......118 Appendix E: Limited Product Warranty ......119...

  • Page 6: Handling And Safety Instructions

    Handling and Safety Instructions SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Handling and Safety Instructions During installation, testing and inspection adherence to the following handling and safety instructions is mandatory. Safety Symbols The following safety symbols are used throughout this document. Familiarize yourself with the symbols and their meaning before installing or operating this instrument.
  • Page 7 Les réparations ou les tests électriques sous tension ne doivent être effectués que par des techniciens qualifiés de SolarEdge, possèdant les connaissances et les qualifications nécessaires pour travailler avec cet onduleur monophasé.

  • Page 8: Support And Contact Information

    Inverter and power optimizer type.  Serial number of the inverter and the power optimizer in question.  The error indicated on the inverter screen or on the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal.  System configuration information, including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introducing The Solaredge Power Harvesting System

    SolarEdge Power Optimizer SolarEdge power optimizers can be connected to existing PV modules in order to maximize power harvesting by locally performing Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) at the PV module level.

  • Page 10: Single Phase Inverter

    Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 You may refer to the SolarEdge power optimizer datasheets in order to determine which power optimizer is most suitable for you requirements. Mounting Hole Mounting Hole Figure 1: Add-On Box Solution...

  • Page 11: Solaredge Monitoring Portal

    PV module individually and about the system as a whole. NOTE: You may refer to the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide available on the SolarEdge website at www.solaredge.com for more information about this option.

  • Page 12: Installation Workflow

    SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Installation Workflow The following provides an overview of the workflow for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site. Most of these procedures can also be used for adding components to an existing SolarEdge site. Connecting Power Optimizers...

  • Page 13: Transport And Storage

    Store the Single Phase Inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are always between -25°C and +60°C. Equipment List Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system. The following is a recommendation of the equipment to be used when installing a SolarEdge system: ...
  • Page 14 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 For installing the communication option, you may also need the following:  For Ethernet: RJ45 connectors  For RS485: Four- or six-wire twisted pair telephone cable An inverter has either RJ45/RJ11 connectors or block terminal connectors for communication.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installing The Power Optimizers

    SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Chapter 2 Installing the Power Optimizers Applicable Notes and Warnings The following notes and warnings apply when installing the SolarEdge power optimizers: WARNING: Before performing these steps, turn OFF the Single Phase Inverter by turning off the ON/OFF switch at the bottom of the inverter.
  • Page 16 In order to ensure mechanical compatibility of the SolarEdge optimizers and the modules to which they are connected: ...
  • Page 17 OFF, the power optimizers will output a safe 1V voltage during installation. IMPORTANT NOTE: SolarEdge power optimizers are energized by the PV modules to which they are connected. String length must not be less than eight power optimizers or the entire string may shut down.

  • Page 18: Step 1, Mounting The Power Optimizers

    Installing the Power Optimizers SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Step 1, Mounting the Power Optimizers IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to record power optimizer serial numbers and locations during their installation, as this information may be required later for troubleshooting, and is necessary for proper physical layout on the monitoring website.
  • Page 19 Installing the Power Optimizers SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 WARNING! The metallic enclosure of the power optimizer must have equipment grounding. Perform the following in order to properly ground the power optimizer enclosure. Grounding of the power optimizer can be performed in either of two ways: L'enceinte metallique de la optimiseur de puissance doit être mise à...

  • Page 20: Step 2, Connecting Each Pv Module To A Power Optimizer

    Installing the Power Optimizers SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Step 2, Connecting Each PV Module to a Power Optimizer WARNING! Before performing this step, turn OFF the Single Phase Inverter by turning off the ON/OFF switch at the bottom of the inverter and the DC switch of the main circuit board.

  • Page 21: Pb250-Aob And Pb350-Aob

    Installing the Power Optimizers SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 PB250-AOB and PB350-AOB These power optimizers connect to a single PV module via its two inputs (a plus and a minus). Input Input Output Output Figure 4: PB250-AOB and PB350-AOB The following shows the required clearance around the power optimizer.

  • Page 22: Connecting Power Optimizers

    Installing the Power Optimizers SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 The following shows the required clearance on the top of the power optimizer. 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) Figure 6: Clearance – Side View Connecting Power Optimizers ► To connect these power optimizers to the PV modules: WARNING! Verify that you have identified the inputs and outputs correctly.

  • Page 23: Step 3, Connecting Power Optimizers In Strings

    The SolarEdge Monitoring Portal can be used to access SolarEdge site information, as described in the Step 4, Reporting and Monitoring Installation...

  • Page 24: Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection

    Installing the Power Optimizers SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection ► To verify proper power optimizer connection:  Make sure the PV modules are exposed to sunlight during this process. Otherwise, the power optimizers may not be powered up.
  • Page 25 Installing the Power Optimizers SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 CAUTION: If the measured voltage is too high, the installation may not have a safe low voltage. PROCEED WITH CARE!! Please note that a deviation of up to 2V for a full string is considered normal.

  • Page 26: Step 4, Recording Installation Information

    Installing the Power Optimizers SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6  Mesurez que la sortie de chaque optimiseur de puissance génère un seul Volt de tension afin de localiser la optimiseur de puissance qui ne génère pas la bonne tension. ...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Installing The Inverter

    Electrical Ratings including its Max Output Power. Please provide the serial number when contacting the SolarEdge support line. The serial number is also required when requesting to open a new site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal. Selecting the Mounting Location This process involves attaching the inverter mounting bracket to a wall or pole and then mounting the Single Phase Inverter onto it.

  • Page 28: Mounting The Inverter

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 8” (20 cm) 4” (10 cm) 4” (10 cm) 8” (20 cm) Figure 7: Chassis Clearance Mounting the Inverter CAUTION: Make sure that you have read the previous sections in this chapter before starting the mounting process that is described below.
  • Page 29 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 ► To mount the Single Phase Inverter: Attach the provided bracket to a wall or pole, as follows: • Ensure that the U-shaped part of the bracket is positioned on the top, as...
  • Page 30 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Hang the inverter on the bracket using the screws on the inverter’s top, as shown below: Figure 9: Hanging the Inverter on the Bracket CAUTION: Do not rest the connectors at the bottom of the inverter on the ground at any time, as it may damage them.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Inverter

    Connecting the Inverter Inverter Connection Overview The SolarEdge inverter can be configured in the field for an AC grid, including AC voltage and frequency. If the inverter’s default settings are not suited to the country of the installation site, then please refer to page 95 for a description of how to configure the inverter for the required country.

  • Page 32: Inverter

    35 A or 40 A WARNING! For more wiring information, you may refer to the Application Note called SolarEdge Recommended AC Wiring, which can be accessed from the SolarEdge website. Pour plus d'informations de câblage, vous pouvez vous référer à la Note d'application appelée...
  • Page 33 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 WARNING! You should also refer to the technical specifications in Appendix B, Technical Specifications on page 108. Pay special attention to the inverter specifications because they may differ slightly in different countries.

  • Page 34: Ac Grids Supported

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 AC Grids Supported The following figures show the AC grids supported by the SolarEdge single-phase inverter: 240 / 120 split phase 208 delta / 120 WYE 240 delta 208 delta 240 delta...

  • Page 35: Connecting The Single Phase Inverter

    When connecting multiple single phase inverters in an installation connected to a three-phase grid, phase balancing may be required by the utility or grid operator. Phase balancing is supported in the SolarEdge inverters. Please refer to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual for more details.
  • Page 36 Provides a configuration, control and management connection to a locally connected PC or laptop, or to an external modem for connection to the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal. You may refer to the Creating an RS232 (UART) Connection section on page 69 for a description of how to set up this communication option to the SolarEdge Monitoring server.
  • Page 37 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Connecting the Single Phase Inverter Opening the Cover ► To connect AC wires to internal Single Phase Inverter terminals: Turn OFF the AC on the AC wires to be connected to the inverter by disconnecting the circuit breakers on the main circuit board.
  • Page 38 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 • Strip 8 mm (0.32'') for contact. • Individual cable length 50 mm (2''). WARNING! Make sure to connect the PE (ground) connector first. Veillez à relier le conducteur de PE (la terre) d'abord.
  • Page 39 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Terminal Connectors Figure 15: AC Terminal Blocks Tighten the screws of each wire terminal according to the following torque. The tightening moment is 1.2-1.5 Nm (0.88-1.1 pound-foot). Verify that there are no strands in each terminal connector and that the...
  • Page 40 If more than two strings are connected each should be properly fused on both DC+ and DC- according to NEC690.35(B). Due to the SolarEdge architecture, the parallel strings may be of different lengths and therefore do not necessarily need to be connected to an identical...

  • Page 41: Completing The Single Phase Inverter Installation

    Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Panel and User Buttons section on page 88. If you plan to use the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal to access SolarEdge site information, you may need to add a physical connection to the proper communication option. Connecting the inverter to the SolarEdge Monitoring...

  • Page 42: Installing The Ac/Dc Safety Switch

    What is the AC/DC Safety Switch? The AC/DC Safety Switch is a manually operated switch for disconnecting the AC and DC power of a SolarEdge inverter in a SolarEdge power harvesting system. The AC/DC Safety Switch is installed on the bottom of each inverter. AC and DC cables run through it and connect to the inverter.
  • Page 43 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 For the sections that follow, unless otherwise noted, all images of the safety switch are based on the DCD-1ph-US-B switch. Figure 19: DCD-1ph-US-B Safety Switch Figure 20: DCD-1ph-US-A Safety Switch...
  • Page 44 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 AC/DC Safety Switch Package Contents The following describes the contents of the AC/DC Safety Switch package:  AC/DC Safety Switch.  Front Cover of the AC/DC Safety Switch.  AC/DC Safety Switch mounting bracket.
  • Page 45 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 To determine the location where to drill the holes for the mounting bracket, position the bracket against the wall or pole and push the conduits into the inverter inputs. Use a pencil to mark the positions where the bracket will be screwed into the wall or pole.
  • Page 46 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 From the inside of the inverter, grab the AC and DC wires extending from the AC/DC Safety Switch conduits. Make sure that they are inside the inverter, so that they can later be connected in subsequent steps to the...
  • Page 47 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 • Connect the white wire to B in the inverter. • Connect the green/yellow wire to C in the inverter. • Connect the red wire to D in the inverter. • Connect the black wire to E in the inverter.
  • Page 48 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Remove the AC/DC Safety Switch cover. DC Side AC Side Conduits Conduits DC Connections AC Connections Equipment Grounding Terminal Figure 25: Inside the DCD-1ph-US-B AC/DC Safety Switch DC Connections AC Connections Equipment...
  • Page 49 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Connecting the AC Use any of the AC side conduit inputs. Each punch-out opening has two sizes: ¾” and 1”. Strip off the isolation and expose the three wires in the AC cable, as follows: The lengths of the wires to strip are as follows: Figure 27: Wire Lengths to Strip –...
  • Page 50 If more than two strings are connected each should be properly fused on both DC+ and DC- according to NEC690.35(B). NOTE: SolarEdge’s fixed input voltage architecture enables the parallel strings to be of different lengths. Therefore, they do not necessarily need to be connected to an identical number of power optimizers.

  • Page 51: Replacing An Inverter

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 For the DCD-1ph-US-A switch, tighten the screws of each wire terminal according to the following torque. The tightening moment for the terminals is 1.2-1.5 Nm (0.88-1.1 pound-foot). The DCD-1ph-US-B switch has no tightening screws.
  • Page 52 • Use insulation tape to isolate each of the AC and DC wires. • Seal the open conduits using duct tape. AC/DC Safety Switch Technical Specifications This section provides the technical specifications of the SolarEdge AC/DC Safety Switch. Input Maximum DC voltage...
  • Page 53 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 9.34 in / 237.2 mm 12.36 in / 314 mm 4.25 in / 107.9 mm 11.81 in / 300 mm 8.01 in / 203.5 mm Figure 31: DCD-1ph-US-A Switch Dimensions in Inches and Millimeters...
  • Page 54 Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Figure 32: DCD-1ph-US-B Switch Dimensions in Inches and Millimeters...

  • Page 55: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

    Détection, indication et arrêt de la génération d’électricité, conformément à la norme NEC 690.35 (C). Tous les onduleurs SolarEdge intègrent un disjoncteur de fuite à la terre protégeant contre les risques d’électrocution et d’incendie en cas de dysfonctionnement des panneaux PV, des câbles ou de l’onduleur.

  • Page 56: Chapter 4: Commissioning The Installation

    Commissioning the Installation SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Chapter 4 Commissioning the Installation Commissioning – Workflow The following workflow describes how to activate the system, commission the installation and verify the proper functioning of the system.  Step 1, Activating the System, page 57 ...

  • Page 57: Step 1, Activating The System

    P_OK does not appear, check the power optimizer, strings and DC input connections. If the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge Monitoring server, verify that S_OK appears. This denotes that the connection to the server is successful. Verify that the Vac [v] on the LCD panel specifies the grid’s correct AC output voltage, in Volts.

  • Page 58: Step 2, Pairing Power Optimizers To The Inverter

    Commissioning the Installation SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 NOTE: If the LCD panel shows 0 V:  Verify that the PV modules are are not shaded or otherwise obstructed.  Check for proper power optimizer, string and DC input connection.
  • Page 59 Commissioning the Installation SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Continue to hold for five seconds more and you will see this screen: P a i r i n g T u r n S w i t c h Turn on the inverter ON/OFF switch at the bottom of the inverter within five seconds.

  • Page 60: Step 3, Verifying Proper Operation

    Verify that the inverter LED is steady green. Verify that the ON/OFF indicator on the LCD panel, described above, reads Verify that P_OK appears to indicate a connection to the power optimizers. Also, verify that S_OK appears, if the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge Monitoring Server.

  • Page 61: Step 4, Reporting And Monitoring Installation Data

    After a site is opened in the SolarEdge Monitoring Server, you can access all the monitored data about that site. To register a new site, fill in the online form at http:/www.solaredge.com/groups/site-registration.
  • Page 62 The inverter may be connected to the SolarEdge Monitoring Server via a LAN or an external modem connected to the RS232 port. Alternatively, you can connect the inverter to another inverter that is already connected to the server.

  • Page 63: Providing Installation Information

    Site Mapper SolarEdge provides an iPhone Site Mapper that helps you collect information about your installation. This application leads you through the process of photographing the labels on each inverter and power optimizer. It then helps you transmit this collected information to SolarEdge’s Monitoring Portal (which was...

  • Page 64: Chapter 5: Replacing And Adding System Components

    Replacing and Adding System Components SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Chapter 5 Replacing and Adding System Components Modifying an Existing Installation This section describes how to modify an existing installation that has been operating properly for a while. ► To modify an existing installation: Shut down the inverter by turning OFF its ON/OFF switch and the DC switch of the main circuit board.
  • Page 65 Replacing and Adding System Components SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Switch off the AC to the inverter. WARNING! If you cannot see the inverter panel, or there is a malfunction indicated on the LCD panel, then switch off the AC to the inverter and wait five minutes for the input capacity of the inverter to discharge.

  • Page 66: Chapter 6: Setting Up Communication

    The SolarEdge site information can be accessed remotely using the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal, as described in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide. In order to transfer monitoring data from a SolarEdge site to the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal, a communication connection must be set up, as described in this chapter.

  • Page 67: Communication Types

    Be sure that the communication type in use connects to the appropriate gland. Communication Types The following types of communication can be used to transfer the monitored information from the inverter to the SolarEdge Monitoring Server:  RS232 (UART): page 69, This communication option is provided in all inverters by default.
  • Page 68 Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Ethernet and RS485 are connected to a connector inside the inverter. An inverter communication board has either RJ45/RJ11 connectors or block terminal connectors for communication. The following shows the location of the RJ45/RJ11 communication connectors:...

  • Page 69: Creating An Rs232 (Uart) Connection

    This communication option is provided in all inverters by default. It enables you to connect the inverter via modems supplied by SolarEdge. You may refer to the SolarEdge website for a list of the types of modems offered, which includes GSM and WiFi modems.

  • Page 70: Creating An Ethernet (Lan) Connection

    Communication  Server menu (5.1), as described in the Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Panel and User Buttons section on page 88. Follow the instructions of your SolarEdge modem for model-specific configuration options. Connect the modem to the inverter through the RS232 connector, which is the nine-pin connector on the bottom of the inverter.
  • Page 71 Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 ► To connect the Ethernet communication to the SolarEdge Monitoring server: Open the cover of the inverter, as described in the Opening the Cover section on page 37. Using the user buttons, choose the 5.1.1 LAN option under the Communication ...
  • Page 72 Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Only wires numbered 1, 2, 3 and 6 in the diagram on the left above should be connected. To make crimping easier, wires numbered 3, 6, 7 and 8 do not need to be connected.
  • Page 73 Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 If the inverter has block terminal communication connectors, then connect as follows: • The Ethernet block terminal is already inserted into the inverter when it is delivered. Pull off the Ethernet block terminal, as shown on the left...
  • Page 74 Ethernet hub or router. You can connect more than one inverter to the same hub or to different hubs, as required. Each inverter sends its monitored data independently to the SolarEdge Monitoring server. All connections are initiated from the inverter so that no port forwarding is required.

  • Page 75: Creating An Rs485 Bus Connection

    Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Creating an RS485 Bus Connection The RS485 option enables you to create a bus of connected inverters (consisting of up to 30 Slave inverters and 1 Master inverter). Using this option, inverters are connected to each other in a chain, meaning the first inverter in the chain is connected to the next inverter in the chain via its RS485 connector.
  • Page 76 Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 An inverter has either RJ45/RJ11 connectors or block terminal connectors for communication. If the inverter has RJ45/RJ11 communication connectors, then connect as follows: • The RS485 bus uses a four-wire telephone cable and a six-wire RJ11 connecter (also known as RJ25).
  • Page 77 Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 If the inverter has block terminal connectors, then connect as follows: • The RS485/RS232 block terminal is already inserted into the inverter when it is delivered. Pull this block terminal, as shown on the left below:...
  • Page 78 Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 • Loosen the screws of each of the connectors B, A and G on RS-485-1. Figure 45: RS485/RS232 Block Terminal • The RS485 bus uses a four-wire telephone cable. Insert the cable via one of the small cable glands.
  • Page 79 Setting Up Communication SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 • Connect the other inverters in the chain. You can use any color wire to connect between each connector A on one inverter to connector A on the other inverter, as long as you use the same color wire. The same goes for connecting between G connectors and for connecting between B connectors.
  • Page 80 Choose a single inverter to be the connection point between the RS485 bus and the SolarEdge Monitoring Server. Connect the Master, as described above, to the SolarEdge Monitoring Server via either Ethernet, as described in the Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection section on page 70, or RS232, as described in the Creating an RS232 (UART) Connection section on page 69.

  • Page 81: Verifying The Connection

    The Master should report the correct number of slaves. If it does not, verify the connections and terminations as described above. Verify the connection of the Master to the SolarEdge Server, as described in the Verifying the Connection section below.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting Communication

    If the S_OK indication is not displayed, then perform the following:  Use another method (unrelated to the SolarEdge Inverter) to check whether the network and modem are operating properly. For example, connect a laptop to the Ethernet modem and connect to the Internet.

  • Page 83: Chapter 7: Inverter User Interface

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Chapter 7 Inverter User Interface Inverter LCD Panel and LEDs The front of the Single Phase Inverter has a small LCD panel and three LEDs, as shown below: LEDs LCD Light Button Figure 48: Single Phase Inverter –...

  • Page 84: Inverter Lcd Panel And User Buttons

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 • Off: The inverter is not producing power. This may be during Night mode, when the ON/OFF switch is OFF or when an error occurs.  Module Communication (Yellow): This LED blinks quickly each time monitoring information is received from a power optimizer.
  • Page 85  P_OK XXX/YYY: Indicates a functioning DC line-communication connection to the SolarEdge power optimizers, which indicates that telemetry information was received within the last 10 minutes. XXX is the number of paired power optimizers for which telemetries have been received by the inverter in the last two hours.

  • Page 86: Main Inverter Status Window

    The production data is accumulated according to an internal real-time clock. If the inverter is connected to the SolarEdge Monitoring Server, it will automatically set the cloc’'s time. If not, you may use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to set the clock setting.

  • Page 87: Id Status Window

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 NOTE: This window is unique in that its backlight is ON by default for 15 minutes after you press the LCD light button (and not 30 seconds like other windows). This length of time can be configured, as described on page 96.

  • Page 88: Configuring The Inverter Using The Lcd Panel And User Buttons

    NOTE: This process can also be performed using the SolarEdge configuration tool by connecting a PC or laptop to the inverter via its RS232 management port. This tool...
  • Page 89 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 ► To configure the inverter: Verify that the inverter’s ON/OFF switch is OFF. Press the LCD Light button once to turn ON the backlight. WARNING! If the inverter worked properly before this action, the following message is displayed.
  • Page 90 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Four buttons for controlling the LCD panel menus are then accessible, as shown below: Up (1) Down (2) Enter (3) Figure 49: LCD Panel Menu Buttons • Esc: Goes to the beginning of the currently entered parameter or to the previous menu.
  • Page 91 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Use the three right-most buttons inside the inverter (the UP-1, Down-2 and Enter-3 buttons), shown above, to type in the following default password: 12312312. Inverter passwords are eight digits long, each digit being between 1 and 3.
  • Page 92 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options:...
  • Page 93 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Each menu option is described below. Use the Up and Down buttons inside the inverter to move the asterisk (*) to the relevant menu option and then press the Enter button to select it.
  • Page 94 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6...

  • Page 95: Inverter Configuration Menu Options

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Inverter Configuration Menu Options Select the 1. Country option to specify the country in which the inverter is installed. This parameter may arrive pre-configured. If so, verify that it is set to the proper country.
  • Page 96 ID: Displays the inverter ID, which should be the same as on the inverter. You may refer to the Identifying the Inverter section on page 27 for more details.  The next three numbers represent the firmware versions of various processors. NOTE: Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge support.
  • Page 97 Portal. • Select options 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3 or 5.1.4 to configure the communication method to the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal. Refer to Chapter 6, Setting Up Communication on page 66 for a full description of these communication options: You can also select the 5.1.5 None option if no server communication is required.

  • Page 98: Lcd Button Menu Options

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 10 Select the 10.Error Log option to display the last five errors. 11 Select the 11.Warning Log option to display the last five warnings. 12 Select the 12.Date and Time option to set the date and time of the inverter.

  • Page 99: Configuring The Inverter Using The Solaredge Configuration Tool

     Using the LCD panel, as described in this guide.  Using the SolarEdge configuration tool, which provides a standard Windows GUI. This tool can be accessed by connecting a computer or laptop to the inverter through the RS232 connector.

  • Page 100: Appendix A: Errors And Troubleshooting

    Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Appendix A Errors and Troubleshooting About This Appendix The inverter LCD panel displays a message when an error occurs. This appendix lists the error messages that may appear on the inverter’s LCD panel, describes their meaning and describes how to troubleshoot each one.
  • Page 101 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 The following table lists the error messages that appear on the inverter and describes how to troubleshoot each one. Error # LCD Description Troubleshooting Message AC Current The internal hardware If this fault persists: ...
  • Page 102 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Error # LCD Description Troubleshooting Message Ground Ground current surge. Ground faults may occur due to Current - The internal hardware insufficient insulation to the ground. that measures ground DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED...
  • Page 103 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Error # LCD Description Troubleshooting Message AC Current AC current surge. The If this fault persists:  Surge internal hardware that Check the AC connection to inverter. measures AC current  Ask the grid operator whether a large...
  • Page 104 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Error # LCD Description Troubleshooting Message DC Voltage DC overvoltage. The The SolarEdge system should normally Too High input DC voltage eliminate DC overvoltage errors. When exceeds the maximum DC overvoltage is detected, the inverter level that is supported.
  • Page 105 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Error # LCD Description Troubleshooting Message Isolation PV Isolation fault. The If the problem persists:  Fault inverter has detected Check the PV installation for the PV solar generator isolation problems and ground is not properly isolated leakage.
  • Page 106 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Error # LCD Description Troubleshooting Message  Consult the grid operator. AC Voltage Grid Voltage is below  Too Low the limit permitted in If you are permitted by the local this country.
  • Page 107 Select the country, as described on configured to any Selected page 95. country. 4, 5, 8, SW Error Internal software error. If this fault persists, contact SolarEdge support. 18-23, 39, 42, Phase Change the 7. Phase Balance option in Unbalance...

  • Page 108: Appendix B: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Appendix B Technical Specifications About This Appendix The table in this appendix provides the technical specifications of the SolarEdge system components. Single Phase Inverter SE3000US SE3800US SE5000US SE6000US SE7000US Output Rated AC Power Output...

  • Page 109: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 SE3000US SE3800US SE5000US SE6000US SE7000US Maximum Output Overcurrent Protection Output Power Factor GFDI Utility Monitoring, Islanding Protection, Country Configurable Thresholds Input Recommended Max. DC Power* (STC) 3750 4750 6250 7500 8750 Transformer-less, Ungrounded...
  • Page 110 Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 SE3000US SE3800US SE5000US SE6000US SE7000US Standard Compliance Safety IEC-62103 (EN50178), Draft IEC-62109 Grid Connection Standards VDE 0126-1-1, AS-4777, RD-1663, DK 5940, IEEE1547 Emissions FCC part15 class B, IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3, IEC61000-3-11, IEC61000-3-12 RoHS Installation Specifications AC Output ¾”...

  • Page 111: Op250-Lv, Op300-Mv And Op400-Mv

    Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Default Trip Limits and Times according to IEEE 1547: Voltage Range (% of Base Voltage) Max. Clearing Time (Sec) V < 50% 0.16 50 % < V < 88% 2.00 100% < V < 120 1.00...
  • Page 112 Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 OP250-LV OP300-MV/ OP400-MV Output During Operation (Power Optimizer Connected to Operating Inverter) Maximum Output Current Operating Output Voltage 5 - 60 Total Maximum String Voltage (Controlled by Inverter) - US and EU 1-ph...

  • Page 113: Pb250-Aob And Pb350-Aob

    Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 OP250-LV OP300-MV/ OP400-MV Installation Specifications Dimensions (W x L x H) 120 x 130 x3 7 / 4.72 x 5.11 x mm / 1.45 Weight 450 / 1.0 g / lb Maximum Installation Height...
  • Page 114 Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 Output During Operation (Inverter is Operating) Maximum Output Current Operating Output Voltage 5 – 60 Total Maximum String Voltage (Controlled by Inverter) - US and EU 1-ph Total Maximum String Voltage 1000 (Controlled by Inverter) – EU 3-ph...

  • Page 115: Appendix C: Power Optimizer Mechanical Specifications

    Use 5/16” screws and washers to secure the power optimizer units to the racking. NOTE: SolarEdge does not provide the screws, nuts or washers because the required sizes and lengths vary for different racks. CAUTION: Before installing directly on the module or module frame, first consult the module manufacturer for information about the proper positioning and its impact on the module warranty.

  • Page 116: Op250-Lv, Op300-Mv, Op400-Mv Power Optimizers

    Power Optimizer Mechanical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 OP250-LV, OP300-MV, OP400-MV Power Optimizers The following figure shows the mechanical specifications for the OP250-LV, OP300-MV, OP400-MV, power optimizers: Figure 50: Power Optimizer Mechanical Specifications...

  • Page 117: Pb250-Aob And Pb350-Aob Power Optimizers

    Power Optimizer Mechanical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6 PB250-AOB and PB350-AOB Power Optimizers The following figure shows the mechanical specifications for the PB250-AOB and PB350-AOB power optimizers: Figure 51: PB250-AOB and PB350-AOB Power Optimizer Mechanical Specifications...

  • Page 118: Appendix D: Inverters Power De-Rating

    Appendix D Inverters Power De-rating SolarEdge’s 5kW, 6kW and 7kW inverters operate at full power and full currents up to a temperature of 120°F/50°C. The inverters may be used above this temperature with reduced ratings. The de-rating of these inverters, when connected to the 208V, 240V and 277V grids, is shown in the graph below.

  • Page 119: Appendix E: Limited Product Warranty

    Product in order to be eligible for Warranty coverage. If SolarEdge determines that the reported defect is not eligible for coverage under the Limited Warranty, SolarEdge will notify buyer accordingly and will explain the reason why such coverage is not available.
  • Page 120 Product or part(s) to the designated location. SolarEdge will bear the cost of such shipment, upon receipt of the Product or part(s), SolarEdge will, at its expense and sole discretion, either repair or replace the Product or part(s).
  • Page 121 Claims by buyer that go beyond the warranty terms set out herein, including claims for compensation or damages, are not covered by the Limited Warranty, insofar as SolarEdge is not subject to statutory liability. In such cases, please contact the company that sold you the Product.
  • Page 122 Limited Product Warranty SolarEdge Installation Guide – MAN-01-00002-1.6...

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