Inverter; Monitoring Platform; Installation Procedure; Installation Equipment List - SolarEdge SE5K Installation Manual

Two types of power optimizers are available:
Module Add-on power optimizer – connected to one or more modules
Smart modules - the power optimizer is embedded into a module

Inverter

The inverter efficiently converts DC power from the modules into AC power that can be
fed into the main AC service of the site and from there to the grid. The inverter also
receives the monitoring data from each power optimizer and transmits it to a central
server (the monitoring platform; requires Internet connection).
Some inverters are available with an optional DC Safety Unit. The DC Safety Unit has a
manually operated switch for disconnecting the DC power of a SolarEdge system.
The DC Safety Unit is located below the inverter and is connected to the inverter with
AC and DC wires.

Monitoring Platform

The monitoring platform enables monitoring the technical and financial performance of
one or more SolarEdge sites. It provides past and present information on the system
performance both at the system and module levels.

Installation Procedure

The following is the procedure for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site. Many
of these also apply to modification of an existing site.
1.
Connecting Power Optimizers in
2.
Recording power optimizer serial numbers (optional)
3.
Mounting the inverter
4.
Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter,
String to the DC Safety Unit
5.
Commissioning and activating the installation
6.
Connecting the inverter to the monitoring platform

Installation Equipment List

Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system. The
following is a recommendation of the equipment needed for installation:
Allen screwdriver for 5mm screw type for the inverter cover, DC Safety Unit
cover (if applicable), and inverter side screws
Three Phase System Installation Guide MAN-01-00505-1.2
Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System
page 18.
Strings,
, Page 25.
, page 68.
, page 47.
page 31, or
Connecting the AC and the
, page 35.
, page 48.
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