SolarEdge Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Manual

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Smart Energy Hot Water

Version 1.4

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Page 1 Installation Guide Smart Energy Hot Water Version 1.4...
Page 2: Disclaimers
You may refer to the SolarEdge web site (www.solaredge.com) for the most updated version. All company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Page 3 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Version 1.3, November 2019 - Updated Configuration with Inverters with SetApp. Version 1.2, November 2019 - Added reference to the temperature sensor installation guide. Version 1.1, May 2019 - Editorial changes Version 1.0 , March 2019 - Initial release Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 5: Handling And Safety Instructions
Denotes additional information about the current subject. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE Denotes information about safety issues. Disposal requirements under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) regulations: NOTE Discard this product according to local regulations or send it back to SolarEdge. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 6: Smart Energy Hot Water Installation
You can configure the Smart Energy products locally through the inverter, or remotely via the monitoring platform (or monitoring smartphone app). The Smart Energy Hot Water (referred to as "the device" throughout) is a Smart Energy product that diverts excess energy produced by the PV system to a load, normally a hot water heater.
Page 7 Overview Figure 1: SolarEdge system with Smart Energy products Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 8 The following figure illustrates a typical example of device operation with Smart Save and Schedule modes. Note that in Smart Save mode, the consumption is reduced by taking advantage of excess PV earlier in the day. Figure 2: Examples of device operation Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 9 Overview To enable the Smart Energy Hot Water functionality, the following supporting devices must be installed: Energy Meter: Energy Meter with Modbus Connection. Refer to: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/solaredge-meter- installation-guide.pdf http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/solaredge-meter- installation-guide-na.pdf Energy Meter with Cellular Connection. Refer to https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se_energy_ meter_cellular_na.pdf...
Page 10: Smart Energy Hot Water Interfaces
OFF (0) - Turning this switch OFF stops power supply to the immersion heater P - Moving and releasing the switch allows viewing system information via the LEDs and on the Inverter SetApp mobile application, and performing the following functions: Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 11 Switch moved to Factory reset - disconnects the After reset, association with P for 30 seconds device from the inverter the inverter is required. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 12 Off - The device is not powered. On - During boot / reset Blinking (sequentially) - Device firmware All LEDs upgrade Blinking (simultaneously) - During pairing with the inverter (1) Flickering: 100mS ON, 5Sec OFF Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 13: Installing The Device
Installing the Device CAUTION! To avoid damage to electrical equipment, connect only purely resistive loads/ appliances to the Smart Energy Hot Water. CAUTION! This product must be operated under the specified operating specifications, as described in the latest technical specification data sheet.
Page 14 Ensure that the U-shaped indentations of the bracket are facing up. Figure 6: Mounting bracket kit 3. Drill the holes and mount the bracket. Verify that the bracket is firmly attached to the mounting surface. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 15: Connection
Use the connection gland suitable for the cable diameter (6 - 12 mm or 4 - 8mm). Use the following cable types for power supply: Rubber sheathed, H05RR-F of type HD 22.4 PVC sheathed, H05W-F of type HD 21.5 Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 16 Do not connect the device output (labeled A & B) to the grid, as this will damage the product and void the warranty. Connect the AC grid cable to the designated input only (see Figure 9 ). Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 17 Connection Figure 9: Smart Energy Hot Water wire connections 3. Connect AC (to the grid; see Figure 9 ): a. Insert the AC cable coming from the mains through the left-most gland and one of the supplied Ferrite Bead. b. Wrap the cable 2 wraps in the bead; wrap the grounding wire in the opposite direction to the other wires.
Page 18 e. Open the communication gland at the bottom of the device and insert the antenna cable through the sealing nut and the rubber seal. Use the cut opening to route the antenna cable through the rubber seal. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 19 7. Turn ON the AC circuit breaker of the main distribution panel. 8. Turn On the device by turning the ON/OFF/P switch to 1 (ON) - all LEDs turn on for two seconds, then they flash quickly for two seconds. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 20: Configuration
M a i n t e n a n c e I n f o r m a t i o n 4. From the main menu select Device Manager. The Device Manager screen is displayed: Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 21 5. Select Add Devices to start the device association with the inverter. 6. Hold the ON/OFF/P switch of the Smart Energy Hot Water device to the left for more than 5 seconds. The Device Manager LCD screen should display a new line for each discovered device, including the 3 last digits of its serial number, operating mode and operating state.
Page 22 Week Days <optional> - days to repeat the settings (default: every day). 4. Select Add Schedule. The following screen is displayed, showing schedule setting options. You can configure up to four different schedules. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 23 W e e k D a y s < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 > Start/End Time - the time of day by which the Smart Energy Hot Water must start/ complete its task of delivering energy to the load (default: 00:00;...
Page 24: Configuration With Inverters With Setapp
4. Complete the following information: Rated power Min active time Device icon Device name 5. Return to the device screen and configure: Schedules Ready-by timers Excess Solar Power mode (requires a SolarEdge Energy Meter) Device state Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 25: Modifying The Device Operation Mode And Schedules
Z i g B e e < H A > < 1 > < 1 > 2. To check the device details, from the device configuration screen, select Device Info. The following screen is displayed: Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 26 Model: The device model type Power [W]: The energy delivered to the load Positive Energy[Wh]: The energy imported from the grid (if applicable) Negative Energy[Wh]: The energy exported from the grid (if applicable) Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 27: Troubleshooting Errors
All the devices are not inserted correctly inside the inverter. communicating not detected Turn ON the AC to the inverter the installed ZigBee Plug- Network Try to solve using these options. If problems Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 28 Check the configured schedules to on) but not verify device should in fact deliver delivering power. power to the Check that the load is connected load. properly. Turn the device OFF and ON. recheck communication. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 29 3. Open the device screws and remove the cover. 4. Check that all the wires are correctly and firmly connected. 5. Return the cover and fasten the screws. Smart Energy Hot Water Installation Guide MAN-01-00570-1.4...
Page 30: Support Contact Information
System configuration information, including the type and number of modules connected and the number and length of strings. The communication method to the SolarEdge server, if the site is connected. The product's software version as it appears in the ID status screen.
Page 31 / ft. 50 / 164 m/ ft. Indoor Range (1) The device stops diverting power to the load when this threshold is exceeded (2) Approximate values. May differ depending on specific installation conditions. Smart Energy Hot Water Specifications MAN-01-00571-1.1...
Page 32 Smart Energy Hot Water Specifications (North America) STANDARD COMPLIANCE Safety UL 60730; CSA C22.2 Emissions FCC part 15 class B ETSI EN 300 328 V 1.8.1; ETSI EN 301 Radio 489-1; ETSI EN 301 489-17 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (H x W x D) 375 x 240 x 110 / 14.7 x 9.5 x 4.5...
Page 33 / ft. 50 / 164 m/ ft. Indoor Range (1) The device stops diverting power to the load when this threshold is exceeded (2) Approximate values. May differ depending on specific installation conditions. Smart Energy Hot Water Specifications MAN-01-00572-1.1...
Page 34 Smart Energy Hot Water Specifications (Europe & APAC) STANDARD COMPLIANCE Safety IEC-60730 -1 EN61000-6-1,2,3; EN61000-4- Emissions 2,3,4,5,6,8,11; EMC directive 2014/30/EU ETSI EN 300 328 V 1.8.1; ETSI EN 301 Radio 489-1; ETSI EN 301 489-17 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (H x W x D) 375 x 240 x 110 / 14.7 x 9.5 x 4.5...
Page 35 Operating Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.5 Outdoor (LOS) Range 400 / 1312 m / ft. (1) The device stops diverting power to the load when this threshold is exceeded (2) Working voltage of 300 Vac. Smart Energy Hot Water Specifications MAN-01-00573-1.1...
Page 36 Smart Energy Hot Water Specifications (Australia) 50 / 164 m/ ft. Indoor Range STANDARD COMPLIANCE Safety IEC-60730 -1 EN61000-6-1,2,3; EN61000-4- Emissions 2,3,4,5,6,8,11 ETSI EN 300 328 V 1.8.1; ETSI EN 301 Radio 489-1; ETSI EN 301 489-17 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (H x W x D) 375 x 240 x 110 / 14.7 x 9.5 x 4.5...