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  • Page 1 About This Guide SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU...
  • Page 2 SolarEdge Three Phase Inverters. This guide does not describe how to install the PV modules. The inverter models covered in this guide are: SE8k, SE10k and, SE12k. The PowerBox models covered in the guide are PB250-AOB, PB350-AOB, PB250-TFI and PB350-TFI.
  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    List of Figures ......................6 Handling and Safety Instructions ................7 Support and Contact Information ................9 Chapter 1, Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System ..10 What is the SolarEdge Power Harvesting Solution? ........... 11 SolarEdge PowerBox ..................... 11 Three Phase Inverter ......................

  • Page 5: Solaredge Installation Guide For Three Phase Inverters - Eu

    Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Panel and User Buttons ....53 Inverter Configuration Menu Options ................57 Configuring the Inverter Using the SolarEdge Configuration Tool ....60 Appendix A, Errors and Troubleshooting ..........61 Appendix B, Technical Specifications ............ 67 Three Phase Inverter ....................

  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    List of Figures SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU List of Figures Figure 1: Add-On Box Solution ..................11 Figure 2: Three Phase Inverter ..................12 Figure 3: AOB ......................... 19 Figure 4: TFI ........................20 Figure 5: Chassis Clearance .................... 26 Figure 6: Positioning the U-shaped Part of the Bracket ..........

  • Page 7: Handling And Safety Instructions

    Handling and Safety Instructions SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 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.
  • Page 8 The cover must only be opened after shutting off the AC power, disconnecting the DC cables and waiting five minutes. WARNING! Repairs or testing under power must only be performed by qualified SolarEdge technicians who are familiar with and qualified to work with this Three Phase Inverter.

  • Page 9: Support And Contact Information

    Inverter and PowerBox type.  Serial number of the inverter and the PowerBox 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 10: Chapter 1, Introducing The Solaredge Power Harvesting System

    SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Chapter 1 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System About This Chapter This chapter introduces the components of the SolarEdge power harvesting solution. This chapter contains the following sections:  What is the SolarEdge Power Harvesting Solution?, page 11 ...

  • Page 11: What Is The Solaredge Power Harvesting Solution

     Thin Film Solution (TFI), connected during installation to between one and four PV modules. P/N: PB350-TFI. You may refer to the SolarEdge PowerBox datasheets in order to determine which PowerBox is most suitable for you requirements. Mounting Hole Mounting Hole...

  • Page 12: Three Phase Inverter

    Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Three Phase Inverter The Three Phase Inverter efficiently converts DC power received from the PV modules into AC power that can be fed into the main circuit board of the site and from there to the grid.

  • Page 13: Solaredge Monitoring Portal

    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 PowerBoxes to Panels...

  • Page 14: Transport And Storage

    Store the Three 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 15 Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU For installing the communication option, you may also need the following:  For Ethernet:  RJ45 connectors  CAT5 twisted pair Ethernet cable  RJ45 crimping tool ...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2, Installing The Powerboxes

    SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Chapter 2 Installing the PowerBoxes About This Chapter This chapter describes how to install the SolarEdge PowerBoxes. The following describes the sections in this chapter and the workflow for installing the PowerBoxes:  Applicable Notes and Warnings, page 17 ...

  • Page 17: Applicable Notes And Warnings

    PV module and a TFI PowerBox can connect to up to four PV modules. IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE: PV modules with SolarEdge PowerBoxes are safe. They only carry a low safety voltage before the Three Phase Inverter is turned on. MPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE: As long as the PowerBoxes are unconnected to the inverter and the inverter is OFF, the PowerBoxes will output a safe 1V voltage during installation.

  • Page 18: Step 1, Mounting The Powerboxes

    Installing the PowerBoxes SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Step 1, Mounting the PowerBoxes NOTE: If you are installing modules with embedded PowerBoxes, then skip to Step 3, Connecting PowerBoxes in Strings on page 21.  Determine the mounting location of each PowerBox. The PowerBox...

  • Page 19: Step 2, Connecting Each Pv Module To A Powerbox

    Installing the PowerBoxes SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Step 2, Connecting Each PV Module to a PowerBox The AOB connects to a single PV module via its two inputs (a plus and a minus). Input Input...

  • Page 20: Tfi

    Installing the PowerBoxes SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU The TFI PowerBox can connect to up to four PV modules via its MC3 inputs. The TFI PowerBox has four pairs of inputs (each pair comprises one Plus (+) and one Minus (-) connector) and two outputs (one Plus (+) and one Minus (-)), as shown below.

  • Page 21: Step 3, Connecting Powerboxes In Strings

    PowerBoxes must be connected in series in order to construct strings. IMPORTANT NOTE: SolarEdge PowerBoxes are energized by the PV modules to which they are connected. String length must not be less than 16 PowerBoxes or the entire string may shut down. (Please refer to the PowerBox datasheets for the exact minimum and maximum number of PowerBoxes permitted in a string.)

  • Page 22: Verifying Proper Powerbox Connection

    Installing the PowerBoxes SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU  The PowerBox output cables are labeled + and – .  Connect the Plus (+) connector of the output wire of the first PowerBox in the string to the Minus (-) connector of the second PowerBox in the string.
  • Page 23 Installing the PowerBoxes SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU  If the voltage is too high, then apply the CAUTION below. CAUTION: If the measured voltage is too high, the installation may not have a safe low voltage.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3, Installing The Inverter

    Three Phase Inverter. The Three Phase Inverter can be installed either before or after the PV modules and PowerBoxes have been installed. The models covered in this guide are the SE8k, SE10k and SE12k. This chapter contains the following sections: ...

  • Page 25: Identifying The Inverter

    Electrical Ratings including its Max Output Power. The inverter serial number is also indicated on the enclosed warranty card. Please provide the serial number when contacting the SolarEdge support line. The serial number is also required when requesting to open a new site...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Mounting Location

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Selecting the Mounting Location This process involves attaching the inverter mounting bracket to a wall or pole and then mounting the Three Phase Inverter onto it. Chassis Clearance...

  • Page 27: Mounting The Inverter

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Mounting the Inverter Caution: Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the inverter (25 kg). Take the weight of the inverter into consideration when lifting. Select a suitable location for mounting.

  • Page 28: Figure 7: Hanging The Inverter On The Bracket

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 3 Hang the inverter on the bracket using the screws on the inverter’s top, as shown below: Figure 7: 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 29: 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 57 for a description of how to configure the inverter for the required country.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Three Phase Inverter

    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 SolarEdge Application Note: Setting Up Communication for a description of how to set up this communication option to the...
  • Page 31 Three other types of communication options can be used to connect the inverter to the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal. They are installed through the three cable glands. You may refer to the SolarEdge Application Note: Setting Up Communication for a description of how to set up these communication options to the SolarEdge Monitoring server.

  • Page 32: Figure 10: Wire Lengths To Strip

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 6 The inverter assembly is connected to the chassis cover by a green and yellow grounding cable. WARNING! The cover grounding cable may be removed after the cover is removed.

  • Page 33: Figure 11: Inserting The Cable Through The Ac Cable Gland

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 8 Insert the cable through the AC cable gland on the right and connect the wires to the appropriate terminal connectors according to their labels: PE, L1, L2, L3 and N.

  • Page 34: Completing The Three Phase Inverter Installation

    Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Panel and User Buttons section on page 53. 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.

  • Page 35: Figure 13: Chassis Grounding Wire Conection

    Installing the Inverter SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Closing the Cover ► To close the cover: 1 Make sure to reattach the chassis grounding wire, if it was removed. Grounding cable for cover Figure 13: Chassis Grounding Wire Conection 2 Shut the chassis cover and secure it by tightening the screws.

  • Page 36: Residual Current Device

    RCD automatically resets when the residual currents are low it does not require a manual reset. You may consult with the SolarEdge support center for assistance with this issue. 3 Certain PV panels (with low capacitance leakage to the frame) are...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4, Commissioning The Installation

    Commissioning the Installation SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Chapter 4 Commissioning the Installation About This Chapter At this stage, as described in the previous chapters, the PV modules have been connected to the PowerBoxes, the PowerBoxes have been serially connected in strings and the strings have been connected in parallel to the inverter.

  • Page 38: Step 1, Activating The System

    If P_OK does not appear, check the PowerBox, strings and DC input connections. 5 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.

  • Page 39: Step 2, Pairing Powerboxes To The Inverter

    Commissioning the Installation SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 7 Verify that the Vdc [v] on the LCD panel specifies the DC input voltage, in Volts. There should be a safety voltage of 1 V for each PowerBox connected to the inverter.
  • Page 40 Commissioning the Installation SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 2 Turn on the inverter ON/OFF switch at the bottom of the inverter within five seconds. If you do not turn ON the inverter ON/OFF switch within five seconds, the inverter then exits pairing mode.

  • Page 41: Step 3, Verifying Proper Operation

    Commissioning the Installation SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU During this time, the inverter monitors the grid and verifies correct grid voltage and frequency. This message indicates how many seconds remain until the inverter will be in Production mode. This amount of time is in accordance with the regulations of each country, and is typically between three to five minutes.

  • Page 42: Step 4, Reporting Installation Data

    Take note of the serial # on the inverter’s sticker and on its warranty card. This information is used in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal to identify this inverter and is needed to open a new site in the monitoring portal.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5, Replacing And Adding System Components

    Replacing and Adding System Components About This Chapter This chapter describes how to replace or add various SolarEdge system components after the initial installation. Modifying an Existing Installation This section describes how to modify an existing installation that has been operating properly for a while.
  • Page 44 Replacing and Adding System Components SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 2 Switch off the AC to the inverter. WARNING! If you cannot see the inverter panel, or there is a malfuntion 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 45: Replacing The Fans

    Replacing the Fans The inverter has two fans, one is accessible from the outside of the inverter (called Fan 1) and the other is internal and requires a SolarEdge technician to replace it (called Fan 2). Figure 15: Inverter Fan 1...

  • Page 46: Figure 16: Fan Door Connector

    Replacing and Adding System Components SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU ► To replace Fan 1: 1 Unscrew the single screw of the fan cover, shown above, using a Philips screw driver. 2 Open the fan door.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6, Inverter User Interface

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Chapter 6 Inverter User Interface About This Chapter This chapter describes how to configure the inverter and how to identify its status. This chapter contains the following sections: ...

  • Page 48: Inverter Lcd Panel And Leds

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Inverter LCD Panel and LEDs The front of the Three Phase Inverter has a small LCD panel and three LEDs, as shown below: LEDs LCD Light Button Figure 17: Three Phase Inverter – Front The LCD panel has three LED indicators, as follows: ...

  • Page 49: Inverter Lcd Panel And User Buttons

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Inverter LCD Panel and User Buttons The following describes the various stages and times of day that you may use the LCD panel and user buttons:  Normal operation: The LCD panel allows the user to check that the inverter is working properly.
  • Page 50 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Normal Operation Pressing the inverter’s LCD light button located on its bottom turns on the LCD's backlight and displays the messages on the LCD panel. The backlight is displayed for 30 seconds. This length of time is configurable, as described on page 58.
  • Page 51 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 clock's time. If not, you may use the SolarEdge Configuration Tool to set the clock setting.
  • Page 52 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Telemetry Window After you press the inverter’s LCD light button to display the window shown above, you can press it again to display the Inverter Telemetry window. This window displays the telemetry of the last PowerBox to report its telemetry to the inverter, as described below.

  • Page 53: 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 is described in the SolarEdge Configuration Tool User Guide.

  • Page 54: Figure 18: Lcd Panel Menu Buttons

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 3 The following configuration procedures are performed with the inverter cover open. Open the cover, as described in the Opening the Cover section on page 31. Four buttons for controlling the LCD panel menus are then accessible,...
  • Page 55 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 4 Press the Enter button for at least five seconds. The following message is displayed: P l e a s e e n t e r P a s s w o r d * * * * * * * * The inverter is now in Setup mode and all its LEDs are lit.

  • Page 56: Figure 19: Lcd Menu Options

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU The following shows a hierarchical tree of the menu options: C o u n t r y < G E R > L a n g u a g e <...

  • Page 57: Inverter Configuration Menu Options

    Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 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 58 The next three numbers represent the firmware versions of various processors. NOTE: Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge support. 5 Select the 5. Communication option to define and configure the communication option used by the inverter to communicate with the SolarEdge Monitoring Server.
  • Page 59 Inverter User Interface SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU  Select option 5.1. Server to select which communication method is used to communicate between this inverter and the SolarEdge Monitoring 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.

  • Page 60: Configuring The Inverter Using The Solaredge Configuration Tool

    LCD manual, such as enabling a firmware upgrade of the inverter and retrieving a list of the serial numbers of the PowerBoxes connected to the inverter for quickly verifying that all PowerBoxes have been installed properly. You may refer to the SolarEdge Configuration Tool Software Guide.

  • Page 61: Appendix A, Errors And Troubleshooting

    Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 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 62 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU The following table lists the error messages that appear on the inverter and describes how to troubleshoot each one. Error # LCD Message Description Troubleshooting AC Current The internal hardware that If this fault persists: ...
  • Page 63 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Error # LCD Message Description Troubleshooting AC Current AC current surge. The If this fault persists:  Surge internal hardware that Check the AC connection to inverter. measures AC current has ...
  • Page 64 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Error # LCD Message Description Troubleshooting Temperature Over temperature. If the problem persists, then:  Too High Verify that proper ventilation clearance exists around the inverter, as described in the Chassis Clearance section on page 26.
  • Page 65 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Error # LCD Message Description Troubleshooting  Turn off the inverters in the site and verify AC Voltage Grid voltage is above the limit AC grid voltage. Too High permitted in this country.
  • Page 66 Errors and Troubleshooting SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Error # LCD Message Description Troubleshooting Islanding AC grid voltage When AC voltage returns the inverter should malfunctions. The inverter restart after some time (time depends on has shut off due to islanding.

  • Page 67: Appendix B, Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Appendix B Technical Specifications About This Appendix The table in this appendix provides the technical specifications of the SolarEdge system components. Three Phase Inverter SE8k SE10k SE12k Output Rated AC Power Output...
  • Page 68 Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU SE8k SE10k SE12k Input Recommended Maximum DC Power (Module STC) 8400 10400 12500 Transformer-less, Ungrounded Maximum Input Voltage Nominal DC Input Voltage Maximum Input Current 15.5 18.5 22.5 Reverse-Polarity Protection 600 kΩ...

  • Page 69: Thin Film Powerbox

    Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Thin Film PowerBox Input Rated Total Input DC Power Number of Input Panels (Parallel Connection) 2 - 4 Absolute Maximum Input Voltage Maximum Current per Input 2 / 3...

  • Page 70: Add-On Powerbox

    Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Standard Compliance FCC Part15 Class B, IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3 Safety UL1741, IEC-62103 (class II safety), IEC61730 Material UL-94 (5-VA), UV Resistant WEEE, RoHS Installation Specifications Dimensions (W x L x H) 149.5 x 142 x 27.2 / 5.9 x 5.6 x 1.1...
  • Page 71 Technical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU 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 1000 Total Maximum String Voltage (Controlled by...

  • Page 72: Appendix C, Powerbox Mechanical Specifications

    PowerBoxes. Use M8 screws and washers to secure the PowerBox 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 73: Add-On Solution Powerbox

    PowerBox Mechanical Specifications SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Add-On Solution PowerBox The following figure shows the mechanical specifications for the AOB PowerBox: Figure 20: AOB PowerBox Mechanical Specifications Thin-Film Solution PowerBox The following figure shows the mechanical specifications for the TFI...

  • Page 74: Appendix D, Site Installation Data

    The SolarEdge Monitoring Portal can be used to access SolarEdge site information, as described in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal User Guide. After a site is opened in the SolarEdge Monitoring Server, you can access all the monitored data about that site.
  • Page 75  See how components are connected to each other. In order to enable the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal to show the strings and physical location of PowerBoxes, you may first report the physical and logical mapping of the installed PowerBoxes by mail, email or fax to SolarEdge.
  • Page 76 Site Installation Data SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU Providing Installation Information The following information may be sent to SolarEdge by mail, email or fax:  Installation Name: The name by which you want this installation to appear in your personal site list in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal.
  • Page 77 Site Installation Data SolarEdge Installation Guide for Three Phase Inverters – EU...

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