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Beforecontact,makesuretohavethefollowinginformationathand:
l Inverterandpoweroptimizermodel.
l Serialnumberoftheproductinquestion.
l TheerrorindicatedontheinverterscreenorontheSolarEdgemonitoringportal,if
thereissuchanindication.
l Systemconfigurationinformation,includingthetypeandnumberofmodules
connectedandthenumberandlengthofstrings.
l ThecommunicationmethodtotheSolarEdgeserver,ifthesiteisconnected.
l TheinvertersoftwareversionasappearsintheIDstatus(seeID Statusonpage50).

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Contents
Disclaimers
ImportantNotice
EmissionCompliance
Support and Contact Information
HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETYSYMBOLS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System
SolarEdgePowerOptimizer
SolarEdgeInverter
SolarEdgeMonitoringPortal
InstallationProcedure
InstallationEquipmentList
InverterTransportandStorage
Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers
Safety
InstallationGuidelines
Step1:MountingthePowerOptimizers
Step2:ConnectingaPVModuletoaPowerOptimizer
Step3:ConnectingPowerOptimizersinStrings
Step4:VerifyingProperPowerOptimizerConnection
Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter
InverterPackageContents
IdentifyingtheInverter
InverterInterfaces
MountingtheInverter
Chapter 4: Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter
GridConnectionGuidelines
ConnectingtheACGridtotheInverter
ConnectingtheStringstotheInverter
SelectingaResidualCurrentDevice(RCD)
Chapter 5: Commissioning the Installation
Step1:ActivatingtheSystem
Step2:PairingPowerOptimizerstotheInverter
Step3:VerifyingProperOperation
Step4:ReportingandMonitoringInstallationData
TheSolarEdgeMonitoringSystem
ProvidingInstallationInformation
PaperTemplate
SiteMapper
CreatingaSiteintheSolarEdgeMonitoringPortal
Chapter 6: User Interface

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LCDUserButtons
InverterConfigurationSetupMode
ConfiguringtheInverterUsingtheInternalLCDUserButtons
ConfiguringtheInverterUsingtheLCDLightButton
ConfigurationMenuOptions
CountryandGrid
Language
Communication
PowerControl
Display
Maintenance
Information
StatusScreens-OperationalMode
InitialS tatus
MainInverterStatus
EnergyMeterStatus
TelemetryStatus
IDStatus
ServerCommunicationStatus
IPStatus
ZigBeeStatus
Wi-FiStatus
CommunicationPortsStatus
FanStatus
PowerControlStatus
Chapter 7: Setting Up Communication
CommunicationTypes
CommunicationConnectors
RemovingtheInverterCover
CreatinganEthernet(LAN)Connection
CreatinganRS485BusConnection
CreatingaWirelessZigBeeConnection
CreatingaWi-FiConnection
VerifyingtheConnection
Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingCommunication-S_OKisNotDisplayed
TroubleshootingEthernetCommunication
TroubleshootingRS485Communication
AdditionalTroubleshooting
ErrorCodes
PowerOptimizerTroubleshooting
Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications - Three Phase Inverters

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SE4KSE4Kmodelisavailableinsomecountries;refertotheCertifications
categoryinhttp://www.solaredge.com/groups/support/downloads-SE12.5K
SE15K-SE33.3KTheSE33.3Kmodelrequiresamediumvoltagetransformer
DCSafetyUnitSpecifications
Appendix C: Mechanical Specifications
SinglePhaseInverterandMountingBracketType1
SinglePhaseInverterandMountingBracketType2
ThreePhaseInverterandMountingBracketType1
ThreePhaseInverterandMountingBracketType2
Appendix D: Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit
ConnectingtheACGridtotheInverter
ConnectingtheStringstotheDCSafetyUnit
Appendix E: Safe DC
Appendix F: External Fan Maintenance and Replacement
FanMaintenance
ExternalFanReplacement
Appendix G: Replacing and Adding System Components
ReplacinganInverter
Adding,Removing,orReplacingPowerOptimizers

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HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS


Duringinstallation,testingandinspectionadherencetoallthehandlingandsafety
instructionsismandatory.

SAFETYSYMBOLS
Thefollowingsafetysymbolsareusedinthisdocument.Familiarizeyourselfwiththe
symbolsandtheirmeaningbeforeinstallingoroperatingthesystem.
WARNING!
Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning
note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION!
Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in damage or destruction of the product. Do not proceed
beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
NOTE
Denotes additional information about the current subject.
IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE
Denotes information about safety issues.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
The inverter cover must be opened only after shutting off the inverter ON/OFF switch
located at the bottom of the inverter. This disables the DC voltage inside the inverter. Wait
five minutes before opening the cover. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock from
energy stored in the capacitors.

WARNING!
Before operating the inverter, ensure that the inverter AC power cable and wall outlet are
grounded properly.
WARNING!
Opening the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by
qualified service personnel familiar with this inverter.
WARNING!
Do not touch the PV panels or any rail system connected when the inverter switch is ON,
unless grounded.
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated under the specified operating specifications, as described in
the latest technical specification datasheet, available on the SolarEdge website at
http://www.solaredge.com/groups/products/overview.
CAUTION!
The inverters are IP65 rated. Unused connectors and glands should be sealed with the
provided seals.
NOTE
Use PV modules rated according to IEC 61730 class A.
NOTE
The symbol

appears at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment. This symbol is

also used in this manual.

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NOTE
The following warning symbols appear on the inverter warning label:
Risk of electric shock

Risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitor. Do not remove cover
until 5 minutes after disconnecting all sources of supply.

Hot surface To reduce the risk of burns, do not touch.

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Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System

Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power


Harvesting System
TheSolarEdgepowerharvestingsolutionmaximizesthepoweroutputfromanytypeofsolar
Photovoltaic(PV)installationwhilereducingtheaveragecostperwatt.Thefollowingsections
describeeachofthesystemscomponents.

SolarEdge Power Optimizer


TheSolarEdgepoweroptimizersareDC-DCconvertersconnectedtoPVmodulesinorderto
maximizepowerharvestingbyperformingindependentMaximumPowerPointTracking
(MPPT)atthemodulelevel.
Thepoweroptimizersregulatethestringvoltageataconstantlevel,regardlessofstring
lengthandenvironmentalconditions.
Thepoweroptimizersincludeasafetyvoltagefunctionthatautomaticallyreducestheoutput
ofeachpoweroptimizerto1Vdcinthefollowingcases:
l Duringfaultconditions
l Thepoweroptimizersaredisconnectedfromtheinverter
l TheinvertersON/OFFswitchisturnedOFF
EachpoweroptimizeralsotransmitsmoduleperformancedataovertheDCpowerlinetothe
inverter.
Twotypesofpoweroptimizersareavailable:
l ModuleAdd-onpoweroptimizerconnectedtooneormoremodules
l Smartm odules-thepoweroptimizersareembeddedintoamodule

SolarEdge Inverter
TheSolarEdgeinverterefficientlyconvertsDCpowerfromthemodulesintoACpowerthat
canbefedintothemainACserviceofthesiteandfromtheretothegrid.Theinverteralso
receivesthemonitoringdatafromeachpoweroptimizerandtransmitsittoacentralserver
(theSolarEdgemonitoringportal;requiresInternetconnection).
SomeinvertersareavailablewithanoptionalDCSafetyUnit.TheDCSafetyUnitisa
manuallyoperatedswitchfordisconnectingtheDCpowerofaSolarEdgesystem.
TheDCSafetyUnitislocatedbelowtheinverterandisconnectedtotheinverterwithACand
DCwires.

SolarEdge Monitoring Portal


TheSolarEdgemonitoringportalenablesmonitoringthetechnicalandfinancialperformance
ofoneormoreSolarEdgesites.Itprovidespastandpresentinformationonthesystem
performancebothatthesystemandmodulelevels.

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Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure
ThefollowingistheprocedureforinstallingandsettingupanewSolarEdgesite.Manyof
thesealsoapplytomodificationofanexistingsite.
1. ConnectingPowerOptimizersinStrings,page15
2. Recordingpoweroptimizerserialnumbers(optional),page35
3. Mountingtheinverter,20
4. ConnectingtheACandtheStringstotheInverter,page25,orConnectingtheACandthe
StringtotheDCSafetyUnit,page104.
5. Commissioningandactivatingtheinstallation,page29
6. ConnectingtheinvertertotheSolarEdgemonitoringportal,page35
7. Configuringtheinverter,page36

Installation Equipment List


StandardtoolscanbeusedduringtheinstallationoftheSolarEdgesystem.Thefollowingisa
recommendationoftheequipmentneededforinstallation:
l Allenscrewdriverfor5mmscrewtypefortheinvertercoverandSafetySwitchcover
l Allenscrewdriverfor5mmscrewtypefortheinvertersidescrew
l AllenscrewdriverforM6/M8screwtypes
l Standardflat-headscrewdriversset
l Non-contactvoltagedetector
l Cordlessdrillorscrewdriverandbitssuitableforthesurfaceonwhichtheinverterwill
beinstalled
l Suitablehardwareforattachingtheinvertermountingbrackettothesurfacetowhich
itwillbeconnected
l M6(1/4")orM8(5/16)stainlessbolts,nuts,andwashersforattachingthepower
optimizertotheracking(notrequiredforsmartmodules)
l MC4crimper
l Wirecutters
l Wirestrippers
l Voltmeter

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Forinstallingthecommunicationoptions,youmayalsoneedthefollowing:
l ForEthernet:
o CAT5/6twistedpairEthernetcablewithRJ45connector.
o IfusingaCAT5/6cablespool:RJ45plugandRJ45crimper
l ForRS485:
o Four-orsix-wireshieldedtwistedpaircable.
o Watchmakerprecisionscrewdriverset

Inverter Transport and Storage


Transporttheinverterinitsoriginalpackaging,facingupandwithoutexposingitto
unnecessaryshocks.Iftheoriginalpackageisnolongeravailable,useasimilarboxthatcan
withstandtheweightoftheinverter(refertotheinverterweightinTechnical Specifications
onpage81),hasahandlesystemandcanbeclosedfully.
Storetheinverterinadryplacewhereambienttemperaturesare-25C-+65C/-13F-
149F.

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Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers

Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers


Safety
Thefollowingnotesandwarningsapplywheninstallingthepoweroptimizers.modules:
WARNING!
When modifying an existing installation, turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch and the AC
circuit breaker on the main AC distribution panel.
WARNING!
Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated. Open connectors should be
mated to each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps.
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated according to the operating specifications in this document.
CAUTION!
All PV modules must be connected to a power optimizer.
CAUTION!
Cutting the power optimizer input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the
warranty.
CAUTION!
Power optimizers are IP65/NEMA4 rated. Choose a mounting location where optimizers
will not be submerged in water.
CAUTION!
If you intend to mount the optimizers directly to the module or module frame, first consult
the module manufacturer for guidance regarding the mounting location and the impact, if
any, on module warranty. Drilling holes in the module frame should be done according to
the module manufacturer instructions.

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CAUTION!
Installing a SolarEdge system without ensuring compatibility of the module connectors
with the optimizer connectors may be unsafe and could cause functionality problems
such as ground faults, resulting in inverter shut down. In order to ensure mechanical
compatibility of the SolarEdge optimizers and the modules to which they are connected:
l

Use identical connectors from the same manufacturer and of the same type on
both the power optimizers and on the modules; or
Verify that the connectors are compatible in the following way:
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The connector manufacturer should explicitly verify compatibility with the
SolarEdge optimizer connector; and
l

A third-party test report by one of the listed external labs (TUV, VDE,
Bureau Veritas UL, CSA, InterTek) should be obtained, verifying the
compatibility of the connectors.

IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE


Modules with SolarEdge power optimizers are safe. They carry only a low safety voltage
before the inverter is turned ON. As long as the power optimizers are not connected to
the inverter or the inverter is turned OFF, each power optimizer will output a safe voltage
of 1V.

Installation Guidelines
l Thestepsinthischapterrefertomoduleadd-onpoweroptimizers.Forsmartmodules,
startfromStep 3: Connecting Power Optimizers in Stringsonpage15.Alsorefertothe
documentationsuppliedwiththesmartmodules.
l Thepoweroptimizercanbeplacedinanyorientation.
l Positionthepoweroptimizercloseenoughtoitsmodulesothattheircablescanbe
connected.
l Toallowforheatdissipation,maintaina2.5cm/1"clearancedistancebetweenthe
poweroptimizerandothersurfaces.
l Theminimumandmaximumstringlengthguidelinesarestatedinthepoweroptimizer
datasheets.
l RefertotheSolarEdgeSiteDesignerforstringlengthverification.TheSolarEdgeSite
DesignerisavailableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/groups/support/downloads,underSoftwareTools.

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Step 1: Mounting the Power Optimizers


l Completelyshadedmodulesmaycausetheirpoweroptimizerstotemporarilyshut
down.Thiswillnotaffecttheperformanceoftheotherpoweroptimizersinthestring,
aslongastheminimumnumberofunshadedpoweroptimizersconnectedinastring
ofmodulesismet.Ifundertypicalconditionsfewerthantheminimumoptimizersare
connectedtounshadedmodules,addmoreoptimizerstothestring.
l Donotleavethepoweroptimizersconnectorsdisconnected.Openconnectorsshould
bematedtoeachother.
NOTE
The images contained in the following sections are for illustrative purposes only and
may vary depending on product models.

Step 1: Mounting the Power Optimizers


Foreachofthepoweroptimizers1:
1. Determinethepoweroptimizermountinglocationandusethepoweroptimizermounting
bracketstoattachthepoweroptimizertothesupportstructure.Forframe-mounted
poweroptimizersfollowtheinstructionssuppliedwiththeoptimizers.
2. Ifrequired,markthemountingholelocationsanddrillthehole.
CAUTION!
Do not drill through the power optimizer or through the mounting holes. The drilling
vibrations can damage the power optimizer and will void the warranty.

3. AttacheachpoweroptimizertotherackusingtheM6(1/4'')stainlesssteelbolts,nuts
andwashers.Applytorqueof9.5N*m/7lb*ft.
4. Verifythateachpoweroptimizerissecurelyattachedtothesupportingstructureorthe
module.
NOTE
Record power optimizer serial numbers and locations, as described in Providing
Installation Information on page 35.

1Not applicable to smart modules.

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Step 2: Connecting a PV Module to a Power


Optimizer
Foreachofthepoweroptimizers1:
l ConnectthePlus(+)outputconnectorofthemoduletothePlus(+)inputconnectorof
thepoweroptimizer.
l ConnecttheMinus(-)outputconnectorofthemoduletotheMinus(-)inputconnector
ofthepoweroptimizer.

Figure 1: Power optimizer connectors


NOTE
Images are for illustration purposes only. Refer to the label on the product to identify the
plus and minus input and output connectors.

Step 3: Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings


Youcanconstructparallelstringsofunequallength,thatis,thenumberofpoweroptimizers
ineachstringdoesnothavetobethesame.Theminimumandmaximumstringlengthsare
specifiedinthepoweroptimizerdatasheets.RefertotheSolarEdgeSiteDesignerforstring
lengthverification.
NOTE
The total cable length of the string (including power optimizers cables) should not exceed
1000ft./300m from DC+ to DC- of the inverter. Use at least 11 AWG/ 4 mm DC cables.

1Not applicable to smart modules.

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Step 4: Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection


1. ConnecttheMinus(-)outputconnectorofthestringsfirstpoweroptimizertothePlus(+)
outputconnectorofthestringssecondpoweroptimizer.
2. Connecttherestofthepoweroptimizersinthestringinthesamemanner.

Figure 2: Power optimizers connected in series

3. Ifyouintendtomonitortheinstallation,usingtheSolarEdgemonitoringportal,recordthe
physicallocationofeachpoweroptimizer,asdescribedinProviding Installation
Informationonpage35.
WARNING!
Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated. Open connectors should be
mated to each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps.

Step 4: Verifying Proper Power Optimizer


Connection
Afteramoduleisconnectedtoapoweroptimizer,thepoweroptimizeroutputsasafevoltage
of1V.Therefore,thetotalstringvoltageshouldbeequalto1Vtimesthenumberofpower
optimizersconnectedinseriesinthestring.Forexample,if10poweroptimizersare
connectedinastring,then10Vshouldbeproduced.
Makesurethemodulesareexposedtosunlightduringthisprocess;otherwise,thepower
optimizersmaynotbepowered.Ifyouuseatracker,thepoweroptimizerwillturnONonlyif
thetrackeristrackingthesunandthemoduleprovidesatleast2W.

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InSolarEdgesystems,duetotheintroductionofpoweroptimizersbetweenthePVmodules
andtheinverter,theshortcircuitcurrentI andtheopencircuitvoltageV holddifferent
SC
OC
meaningsfromthoseintraditionalsystems.
FormoreinformationabouttheSolarEdgesystemsstringvoltageandcurrent,refertothe
V and I in SolarEdge Systems Technical Note,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat:
OC
SC
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/isc_and_voc_in_solaredge_systems_technical_
note.pdf
To verify proper power optimizers connection:
Measurethevoltageofeachstringindividuallybeforeconnectingittotheotherstringsorto
theinverter.Verifycorrectpolaritybymeasuringthestringpolaritywithavoltmeter.Usea
voltmeterwithatleast0.1Vmeasurementaccuracy.
Fortroubleshootingpoweroptimizeroperationproblems,refertoPower Optimizer
Troubleshooting onpage78.

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Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter

Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter


Installtheinvertereitherbeforeorafterthemodulesandpoweroptimizershavebeen
installed.
CAUTION!
Do not rest the connectors at the bottom of the inverter on the ground, as it may damage
them. To rest the inverter on the ground, lay it on its back, front or side.

Inverter Package Contents


l OneSolarEdgeinverter
l Onemountingbracket
l TwoAllenscrewsforfasteningtheinvertertothemountingbracket
l installationguide(withactivationcardandinstructions)

Identifying the Inverter


RefertothestickerontheinverterthatspecifiesitsSerial NumberanditsElectrical Ratings.
ProvidetheserialnumberwhencontactingSolarEdgesupport.Theserialnumberisalso
requiredwhenopeninganewsiteintheSolarEdgemonitoringportal.
Inthefollowingsections,unlessotherwiseindicated,instructionsapplytobothsingle-phase
andthree-phaseinverters,thoughonlyonegraphicalexamplemaybepresented.

Inverter Interfaces
Thefollowingfigureshowstheinverterconnectorsandcomponents,locatedatthebottomof
theinverter.TheON/OFFswitchandtheLCDlightbuttonmayvarydependingontheinverter
model:

Figure 3: Inverter Interfaces

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l LCD panel:displaysinverterinformationandconfigurationparameters
l LCD LEDs:ThreeLEDsindicatethefollowinginverterstatuses:
Color

Description

Functionality
On - The inverter is producing power. Blinking - Standby
mode. The inverter is in Standby mode until its working
voltage is reached. The inverter then enters Production mode

Green

Power production

and produces power.


Off - The inverter is not producing power. This may be during
Night mode, when the inverter ON/OFF switch is OFF or
when an error occurs.
Blinking:

Yellow

Module communication

and inverter shutdown


o

Monitoring information is being received from a power


optimizer.
The inverter is being shut down.

On - There is an error. Refer to Errors and Troubleshooting


Red

Fault

on page 66 for more information.


Blinking - The inverter is being shut down.

AllLEDsturnonwhiletheinverterisbeingconfigured.

Figure 4: Inverter front view

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Mounting the Inverter


l AC output:ACcableexternalgauge:
o Singlephaseinverters:PG21(9-16mmdiameter)
o Threephaseinverters:M32(15-21mmdiameter)
l DC inputs:ForconnectionofthePVinstallation
CAUTION!

Do not remove the six screws on the DC metal panel as it may


harm the inverter sealing and void the warranty.

l ON/OFF switch:TurningthisswitchONstartstheoperationofthepoweroptimizers,
enablespowerproductionandallowstheinvertertobeginexportingpowertothe
utilitygrid.TurningitOFFreducesthepoweroptimizervoltagetoalowsafetyvoltage
andinhibitsexportationofpower.WhenthisswitchisOFF,theinvertercontrol
circuitryremainspoweredup.
l LCD light button:PressingthisbuttonlightsuptheLCDfor30seconds.Inaddition,you
canpressthisbuttontoaccessconfigurationmenuoptions,asdescribedConfiguring
the Inverter Using the LCD Light Buttononpage39.
l Two communication glands,forconnectionofinvertercommunicationoptions.Each
glandhasthreeopenings.RefertoSetting Up Communicationonpage55formore
information.

Mounting the Inverter


Theinverterissuppliedwithoneofthefollowingtwotypesofmountingbrackets.
Themountingstepsinthenextsectionsrefertothesetypes.

Figure 5: Mounting bracket types


NOTE
Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter and
bracket, and make sure that it spans the width of the bracket.

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CAUTION!
HEAVY OBJECT. To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use proper lifting techniques, and
if required - a lifting aid when removing or replacing.

1. Determinetheinvertermountinglocation,onawall,studframingorpole.Toallow
properheatdissipation,maintainthefollowingminimumclearanceareasbetweenthe
inverterandotherobjects:
l Ifinstallingasingleinverter:
o Atleast20cm(8")tothetopandbottomoftheinverter;ifinstallinganinverter
withaDCSafetyUnit,makesuretoleavesufficientclearanceforcableentry.
o 10cm(4")totherightandleftoftheinverter.Foreasyaccesstothefans(three
phaseinverters),youmayleavelargerclearance.
l Ifinstallingmultipleinverters:
o Wheninstallinginvertersoneabovetheother,leaveatleast40cm(16")
betweeninverters.IfinstallinganinverterwithaDCSafetyUnit,leave20cm
(8")betweenthetopofaninverterandthebottomofaDCSafetyUnit).
o Wheninstallinginverterssidebyside,followtheseclearancespecifications:
Single Phase
Inverters

Three Phase Inverters

20 cm / 8"

between inverters

between inverters

40 cm / 16"

Locations where the yearly average


high temperature is below 25C/77F
Locations where the yearly average
high temperature is above 25C/77F

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between inverters

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Mounting the Inverter


2. Positionthemountingbracketagainstthewall/poleandmarkthedrillingholelocations
(refertoMechanical Specificationsonpage96forinverterandmountingbracket
dimensions):
o ForType1-EnsurethattheU-shapedindentationsarefacingupandtheUP
markingiscorrectlyoriented,asshownbelow:

Figure 6: Bracket with U-shaped indentations facing up

o ForType2Ensurethattheflatsideofthebracketisatthebottom,asinFigure
5.
o Useatleasttwobracketholes.Additionalholescanbeusedtofixthebracket.
Determinewhichandhowmanyholestouseaccordingtomountingsurfacetype
andmaterial.
3. Drilltheholesandmountthebracket.Verifythatthebracketisfirmlyattachedtothe
mountingsurface.
NOTE
When mounting an inverter with Type 2 bracket on an uneven surface, you may use
spacers/washers behind the top mounting hole of the bracket (see Figure 7). Depending
on the angle, use the appropriate size and number of spacers so that the bracket is
perpendicular to the ground. Recommended: a stainless steel 3/4" long screw, with a 1/4"
socket button head , two jam nuts and three washers.

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Figure 7: Mounting on uneven surfaces

4. Hangtheinverteronthebracket(seeFigure 8andFigure 9):Lifttheinverterfromthe


sides,orholditatthetopandbottomoftheinvertertolifttheunitintoplace.Donotlift
holdingtheSafetySwitchasitmaybedamaged.
l ForType1-Usethescrewsatthetopoftheinverter,asshownbelow.Lettheinverter
layflatagainstthewallorpole.

Figure 8: Hanging the inverter on the bracket - Type 1

l ForType2-Alignthetwoindentationsintheinverterenclosurewiththetwo
triangularmountingtabsofthebracket,andlowertheinverteruntilitrestsonthe
bracketevenly.

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Mounting the Inverter

Figure 9: Hanging the inverter on the bracket - Type 2

5. ForinverterswithDCSafetyUnit-Optionally,securetheSafetySwitchbrackettothe
wall:
l MarkthelocationofthebracketscrewfortheSafetySwitchanddrillthehole.
Figure 10: Safety Switch bracket

l Fastenthebracketusingastandardbolt.
Verifythatthebracketisfirmlyattachedtothemountingsurface.
6. Insertthetwosuppliedscrewsthroughtheouterheatsinkfinonbothsidesoftheinverter
andintothebracket.Tightenthescrewswithatorqueof4.0N*m/2.9lb.*ft.

Figure 11: Inserting the bracket screws

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Chapter 4: Connecting the AC and the Strings


to the Inverter
IfusinganinverterwithaDCSafetyUnit,refertotheinstructionsinConnecting the AC and
DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit onpage103.
RefertoTechnical Specificationsonpage81forspecificationsofinvertersindifferent
countries.

Grid Connection Guidelines


NOTE
Three phase inverters require neutral connection at all times (only grids with neutral
connection are supported).

l Forinstallationonadeltagridwithoutneutral,multiplesinglephaseinverterscanbe
used.
l FormorewiringinformationrefertotheSolarEdge Recommended AC Wiring
Application Note,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/application-note-recommended-wiring.pdf
l Whenconnectingmultiplesinglephaseinvertersinaninstallationconnectedtoa
three-phasegrid,phasebalancingmayberequiredbytheutilityorgridoperator.Phase
balancingissupportedintheSolarEdgeinverters.Fordetailedinformation,refertothe
SolarEdge Phase Balancing Connection Guide,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/phase_balancing_connection_guide.pdf.

Connecting the ACGrid to the Inverter


Useathree-wirecableforasinglephaseconnectionorafive-wirecableforthreephase
connection.Themaximumwiresizefortheinputterminalblocksis16mm.
1. TurnOFFtheACcircuitbreaker.
2. Opentheinvertercover:ReleasethesixAllenscrewsandcarefullymovethecover
horizontallybeforeloweringit.
CAUTION!
When removing the cover, make sure not to damage internal components. SolarEdge
will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover
removal.

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Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter


3. Strip58mm/2.32''oftheexternalcableinsulationandstrip8mm/0.32''oftheinternal
wireinsulation.

Figure 12: Insulation stripping AC (3-wire cable)

4. OpentheACcableglandandinsertthecablethroughthegland(seeFigure 3).
WARNING!
Turn OFF the AC before connecting the AC terminals. If connecting equipment
grounding wire, connect it before connecting the AC Line and Neutral wires.

5. Dependingontheinvertertype(singlephaseorthreephase),connecttheAC,asfollows.
ConnectthePE(grounding)wirefirst.
Single Phase Inverter
Wire type

Connect to terminal

Protective Earth

PE

Line

Neutral

Figure 13: Single Phase Inverter AC


Terminals

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Three Phase Inverter


Wire type

Connect to
terminal

Line 1

L1

Line 2

L2

Line 3

L3 (feeds the internal


power supply)

Protective Earth

PE

Neutral

Figure 14: Three Phase Inverter AC


Terminals

NOTE
If power control is enabled, it is important to respect the order of grid lines connection to
the inverter. A 120deg phase difference should be kept between L1 to L2 and between
L2 to L3 (L1-L2-L3 and not, for example L1-L3-L2).
If the grid lines are not in this order, an error is displayed on the LCD and the inverter will
not produce power.

6. Tightenthescrewsofeachterminalwithatorqueof1.2-1.5N*m/0.88-1.1lb*ft.
7. Checkthatthewiresarefullyinsertedandcannotbepulledouteasily.
8. TightentheACcableglandwithatorqueof2.8-3.3N*m/2.0-2.4lb*ft.
9. Verifythattherearenounconnectedwirestotheinverterandthattheunusedterminal
screwsaretightened.

Connecting the Strings to the Inverter


ConnectthestringtotheDCinputpairs.Ifrequired,connectadditionalstringsinparallelusing
anexternalcombinerbox/branchcablesbeforeconnectingtotheinverter.
NOTE
Functional electrical earthing of DC-side negative or positive poles is prohibited because
the inverter has no transformer. Grounding (earth ground) of module frames and
mounting equipment of the PV array modules is acceptable.
NOTE
SolarEdges fixed input voltage architecture enables the parallel strings to be of different
lengths. Therefore, they do not need to have the same number of power optimizers, as
long as the length of each string is within the permitted range.

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Selecting a Residual Current Device (RCD)


ConnecttheDCconnectorsofeachstringtotheDC+andDC-connectorsaccordingtothe
labelsontheinverter.

Figure 15: Inverter DC Connections

Selecting a Residual Current Device (RCD)


IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE

AllSolarEdgeinvertersincorporateacertifiedinternalResidualCurrentDevice
(RCD)inordertoprotectagainstpossibleelectrocutionandfirehazardincaseofa
malfunctioninthePVarray,cablesorinverter.Thereare2tripthresholdsforthe
RCDasrequiredforcertification(DINVDE0126-1-1).Thedefaultvaluefor
electrocutionprotectionis30mA,andforslowrisingcurrentis300mA.
IfanexternalRCDisrequiredbylocalregulations,checkwhichtypeofRCDisrequiredforthe
relevantelectriccode.SolarEdgerecommendsusingatype-ARCD.TherecommendedRCD
valueis100mAor300mAunlessalowervalueisrequiredbythespecificlocalelectriccodes.
Whenrequiredbylocalregulations,theuseofanRCDtypeBispermitted.
IninstallationswherethelocalelectriccoderequirestheuseofalowerleakageRCD,the
dischargecurrentofcapacitiveparasiticleakagemaytriptheRCD.Usethefollowing
proceduretoavoidthisproblem:
l SelectanappropriateRCDtoensureproperoperationoftheinstallation.A30mARCD
maystilltripat15mA(accordingtoIEC61008).GoodqualityRCDswilltripatahigher
value.
l PVmoduleswithlowcapacitanceleakagetotheframearepreferable.
Fordetailedinformation,refertotheRCDSelectionforSolarEdgeInvertersApplicationNote,
availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteathttp://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/se-applicationrcd-selection.pdf.

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Chapter 5: Commissioning the Installation


Thischapterdescribeshowtoactivatethesystem,pairthepoweroptimizerstotheinverter
andverifytheproperfunctioningofthesystem.

Step 1: Activating the System


1. VerifythattheON/OFFswitchisOFF.
2. TurnONtheACbreaker.
3. MovetheSafetySwitchtotheONposition.
4. MovetheDCSafetyUnit(ifapplicable)totheONposition.
5. Ifnotalreadyremoved,removetheinvertercover:OpentheinvertercoverssixAllen
screwsandcarefullypullthecoverhorizontallybeforeloweringit.
WARNING!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter
cover is removed.

6. Activatetheinverteraccordingtotheactivationinstructionssuppliedintheinverter
package:
a. VerifycardS/NmatchesinverterS/N.
b. Insertthecardintoslotmarked"CARD"onthecommunicationboard.
c. TurnACON.
d. LCDshows:RunningScript...Done!
e. IfLCDshows:Scripterror,contactSolarEdgeSupport.
7. Verifythattheinverterisconfiguredtothepropercountry:PresstheLCDlightbutton
untilreachingtheIDstatusscreen:
ID: ######## ##
DSP1/2:1.0210/1.0034
CPU:0003.14xx
Country:ESP
8. Ifrequired,performthefollowingadditionalsteps:
l CountrysettingsorinverterconfigurationusingtheinternalLCDuserbuttonsreferto
Country and Gridonpage42.
l CommunicationoptionsconnectionrefertoSetting Up Communicationonpage55.

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9. Closetheinvertercoverbytighteningthescrewswithatorqueof9.0N*m/6.6lb*ft.For
propersealing,firsttightenthecornerscrewsandthenthetwocentralscrews.The
followingfigureillustratesrecommendedorder:

Figure 16: Tightening order of the screws

10. TurnONtheDCSafetyUnit(ifapplicable).IfanadditionalexternalDCswitchisinstalled
betweenthepoweroptimizersandtheinverter(s)thenturnitON.
AstatusscreensimilartothefollowingappearsontheLCDpanel:
Vac[V] Vdc[V] Pac[w]
240.7
14.1
0.0
P_OK: 000/000 <S_OK>
- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- O F F
11. VerifythatthefollowinginformationappearsontheLCDpanel:
l P_OK:Appearsonlyuponfirsttelemetryreceptionfromthepoweroptimizers.
Indicatesconnectiontothepoweroptimizersandthatatleastonepoweroptimizer
issendingmonitoringdata.IfP_OKdoesnotappear,checkthepoweroptimizer,
stringandDCinputconnections.
l 000/000:Appearsonlyuponfirsttelemetryreceptionfromthepoweroptimizers.
Indicatesthenumberofpoweroptimizersthathavebeenpairedtothisinverter.At
thisstage,thenumbershouldbe000,sincenopoweroptimizershavebeenpaired.
l S_OK:theconnectiontotheSolarEdgemonitoringportalissuccessful(should
appearonlyiftheinverterisconnectedtotheserver).IfS_OKisnotdisplayedand
theinverterisconnectedtotheserver,refertoErrors and Troubleshootingonpage
66.
l Vac [V]:thegridACoutputvoltage.Verifythecorrectvalue.

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l Vdc [V]:TheDCinputvoltageofthelongeststringconnectedtotheinverter.There
shouldbeasafetyvoltageof1Vforeachpoweroptimizerinthestring.
NOTE

A measurement error on the inverter LCD of 3 V is acceptable.

l Pac [w]:theACoutputpower(shouldbe0.0sincetheinverterisOFF).
l OFF:theinverterON/OFFswitchisintheOFFposition.

Step 2: Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter


Onceallconnectionsaremade,allthepoweroptimizersmustbelogicallypairedtotheir
inverter.Thepoweroptimizersdonotstartproducingpoweruntiltheyarepairedwithan
inverter.Thisstepdescribeshowtoassigneachinvertertothepoweroptimizersfromwhich
itwillproducepower.
Performthisstepwhenthemodulesareexposedtosunlight.Ifthestringlengthischangedor
apoweroptimizerisreplaced,repeatthepairingprocess.
1. PressandholddowntheinverterLCDLightbuttonforabout10 seconds.Thefollowing
messageisdisplayed:
Keep holding button
for pairing, release
to enter menu...
Remaining:
3 sec

Keepholdingfor5secondsuntilthefollowingisdisplayed:
Pairing
Turn

Switch To

On

2. TurntheinverterON/OFFswitchtoONwithin5seconds.Ifyouwaitlongerthan5
secondstheinverterexitsthepairingmode.Thefollowingmessageisdisplayedindicating
thattheinverterisperformingthepairing:
Pairing
Remaining

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3. Waitforthecompletionofthepairing(remainingsecondsis0).Ifpairingfails,anerroris
displayed.Inthiscase,repeatthepairingsteps,andrefertoPower Optimizer
Troubleshooting onpage78.Iftheproblempersists,contactSolarEdgeSupport.When
pairingsucceeds,thefollowingmessageisdisplayed:
Pairing
Pairing

Completed

Thesystemstartupprocessbegins:
SincetheinverterisON,thepoweroptimizersstartproducingpowerandtheinverter
startsconvertingAC.
NOTE
When you turn ON the inverter ON/OFF switch, the DC cables carry a high voltage
and the power optimizers no longer output a safe 1V output.

WhentheinverterstartsconvertingpoweraftertheinitialconnectiontotheAC,the
inverterentersStandbymodeuntilitsworkingvoltageisreached.Thismodeisindicated
bytheflickeringgreeninverterLED.

WhiletheinverterisinStandbymode,itmonitorsthegridandverifiescorrectgrid
voltageandfrequency.Thefollowingmessageisdisplayed:
Waking Up...
Remaining: 051 Sec
ThecountdownindicatesthesecondsremaininguntilenteringtheProductionmode.This
timeisinaccordancewithlocalregulationsandistypicallybetweenthreetofiveminutes.

Whencountdowniscomplete,theinverterentersProductionmodeandproducespower.
ThesteadilylitgreeninverterLEDindicatesthismode.

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Step 3: Verifying Proper Operation


Afterthewake-uptimeisover,astatusscreensimilartothefollowingappearsonthe
inverterLCDpanel:
Vac[v] Vdc[v] Pac[w]
240.7 371.9 2349.3
P_OK: XXX/YYY <S_OK>
.................ON
1. Verifythefollowing:
l ThegreeninverterLEDissteadilylit.
l TheON/OFFindicatorontheLCDpanelreadsON.
l P_OK: XXX/YYY:Thereisaconnectiontothepoweroptimizersandatleastonepower
optimizerissendingmonitoringdata.Optimizerssendtelemetriesinafrequencyofup
to10minutes.Initiallyafterpairing,bothXXXandYYYvaluesshow000andthevalues
increaseaspairedpoweroptimizersarereported.
NOTE
It may take up to 20 minutes for all power optimizers to transmit their telemetries and to
be counted on the LCD screen.

l S_OK appears,iftheinverterisconnectedtotheSolarEdgemonitoringportal.
l Vac [V]specifiesthemeasuredgridACoutputvoltage.
l Vdc [v] :SpecifiestheDCinputvoltage,whichshouldequalthesumoftheoutput
voltagesofallmodules(andshouldbewithintheoperatingrangeoftheinverter).
l Pac [W]specifiesthetotalACoutputpowerproduced.
2. Takenoteoftheserial#ontheinverterlabelusingthedetachable2Dbarcodestickeron
eachdevice.ThisinformationisusedintheSolarEdgemonitoringportaltoidentifythis
inverterandisneededtoopenanewsiteinthemonitoringportal.
YourSolarEdgepowerharvestingsystemisnowoperational.

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Step 4: Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data

Step 4: Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data


NOTE
This step requires connecting one of the communication options. Refer to Setting Up
Communication on page 55.

The SolarEdge Monitoring System


TheSolarEdgemonitoringportalenablesaccessingSolarEdgesiteinformation,includingupto-dateinformationviewedinaphysicalorlogicalview.Themonitoringportalisdescribedin
detailintheSolarEdgeMonitoring Portal User Guide,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/solaredge-monitoring-portal-user-guide.pdf.The
SolarEdgemonitoringportalcandisplaylogicalandphysicallayoutsoftheinstalledsystem,
asfollows:
l Logical Layout:Showsaschematiclogicallayoutofthecomponentsinthesystem,
suchas:inverters,stringsandmodules,aswellastheirelectricalconnectivity.This
viewenablesyoutoseewhichmodulesareconnectedineachstring,whichstringsare
connectedtoeachinverter,andsoon.
l Physical Layout:Showsaschematicphysicallayoutofthecomponentsinthesystem,
suchas:inverters,stringsandmodules,aswellastheirelectricalconnectivity.This
viewenablesabirdseyeviewoftheactuallocationofasystemcomponent.
Usingtheportal,youcan:
l Viewthelatestperformanceofspecificcomponents.
l Findunder-performingcomponents,suchasmodules,bycomparingtheirperformance
tothatofothercomponentsofthesametype.
l Pinpointthelocationofalertedcomponentsusingthephysicallayout.
l Seehowcomponentsareconnectedtoeachother.
l Pairpoweroptimizersremotely.
Todisplayalogicallayout,inserttheinverterserialnumberinthenewsitecreatedinthe
application.Whenthecommunicationbetweentheinverterandthemonitoringserveris
established,thelogicallayoutisdisplayed.
Todisplayaphysicallayout,youneedtomapthelocationsoftheinstalledpoweroptimizers.
Togenerateaphysicalmapping,useeithertheSiteMapperapplicationoramapping
template,whichshouldbefilledoutusingthedetachablestickers(seeProviding Installation
Information,below).
ThelogicalandphysicalmappingcanbeusedfordebuggingaproblemusingtheSolarEdge
monitoringportal.

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Ifyoudonotreportthephysicalandlogicalmappingoftheinstalledpoweroptimizersto
SolarEdge,theSolarEdgemonitoringportalwillshowthelogicallayoutindicatingwhich
poweroptimizersareconnectedtowhichinverter,butwillnotshowstringsorthephysical
locationofpoweroptimizers.
TheinvertermaybeconnectedtotheSolarEdgemonitoringportalviaLANorviaanexternal
modemconnectedtotheinverter'sRS232connector.Alternatively,youcanconnectthe
invertertoanotherinverterthatisalreadyconnectedtotheserver,inamaster-slave
configuration.RefertoSetting Up Communicationonpage55.

Providing Installation Information


Paper Template
FilloutthePhysicalLayoutTemplate(downloadablefromtheSolarEdgesite)usingthe
detachable2Dbarcodestickersoneachpoweroptimizer.Oncetheformiscompleted,scanit
anduploadthescannedfiletotheSolarEdgemonitoringportalduringsiteregistration.Foran
examplepapertemplate,refertohttp://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/physical-layouttemplate.pdf.

Site Mapper
UsetheSolarEdgeSiteMappersmartphoneapplicationtoscanthepoweroptimizerand
inverter2Dbarcodes.TheapplicationcreatesanXMLfilethatcanbeuploadedtothe
SolarEdgemonitoringportalduringsiteregistration.TheSolarEdgeSiteMappercanbe
downloadedfromtheapplicationstores.
Fordetailedinformation,refertotheSolarEdge Site Mapper Software Guide or to the Site
Mapperdemomovie,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/groups/installer-tools/site-mapper.

Creating a Site in the SolarEdge Monitoring Portal


Createthesiteinthemonitoringportalusingtheregistrationformavailableat
http://www.solaredge.com/groups/site-registration.Filloutallrequiredinformationinthe
form,whichincludesinformationaboutyourinstallation,aswellasdetailsaboutitslogical
andphysicalmapping.

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Chapter 6: User Interface

Chapter 6: User Interface


LCD User Buttons
FourbuttonsarelocatedinsidetheinverterabovetheLCDpanelandareusedforcontrolling
theLCDmenus,asshownbelow:

Figure 17: LCD Internal menu buttons

UsethefouruserbuttonstocontroltheLCDpanelmenus:
l Esc:Movesthecursor(>)tothebeginningofthecurrentlydisplayedparameter;goes
tothepreviousmenu,andcancelsavaluechangewithalongpress(untilAborted is
displayed).
l Up (1)andDown (2):Movesthecursorfromonemenuoptiontoanother,moves
amongthecharactersofadisplayedparameter,andtogglesbetweenpossible
characterswhensettingavalue.
l Enter (3):Selectsamenuoptionandacceptsavaluechangewithalongpress(until
Applied isdisplayed).
Usethethreerightmostbuttonsforentering123 whenenteringtheSetupmodepassword
12312312.
TheLCDscreendisplaysstatusinformationofthesystemandvariousmenusforconfiguration
options.TheLCDpanelandbuttonsareusedduringthefollowingprocesses:
l Operational mode:TheLCDpanelallowscheckingforpropersystemoperation.Refer
toStatus Screens - Operational Modeonpage48foradescriptionofthisoption.Use
theLCDlightbuttontotogglethroughtheinformativedisplays.
l Setup mode:Uponinstallation,theinstallermayperformbasicconfiguration,as
describedinInverter Configuration Setup Modeonthefacingpage.

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l Error messages:Intheeventofaproblem,anerrormessagemaybedisplayedonthe
LCDpanel.Formoreinformation,refertoErrors and Troubleshootingonpage66and
Inverter Configuration Setup Modebelow

Inverter Configuration Setup Mode


Youcanconfiguretheinverterusingoneofthefollowing:
l TheinternalLCDuserbuttons.Whenusingthisoption,theinvertercoverisremoved.
l TheexternalLCDlightbutton.Whenusingthisoption,removingtheinvertercoveris
notrequired.Thisoptionofconfigurationincludesalessdetailedconfigurationmenu.

Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User


Buttons
Afterinverterinstallation,afieldtechnicianmayperformbasicsystemconfiguration.
ConfigurationisdonewhentheinverterisinSetupmode.
To enter Setup mode:
1. TurntheinverterON/OFFswitchtoOFF(ACremainsON).
WARNING!
If the inverter was operating properly (power was produced by the power
optimizers), the following message is displayed.

DC VOLTAGE NOT SAFE


DO NOT DISCONNECT VDC: 72.0
This message is displayed until the DC voltage is safe (50V). Do not open the cover
until the voltage is safe or until at least five minutes have passed.

2. PresstheEnterbuttonforatleast5seconds.Thefollowingmessageisdisplayed:
Please enter
Password
********
3. UsethethreerightmostinternalLCDuserbuttonstotypeinthefollowingpassword:
12312312.Thefollowingmessageisdisplayed:
Country <Italy>
Language <Eng>
Communication
Power Control
Display
Maintenance
Information

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Configuring the Inverter Using the Internal LCD User Buttons


TheinverterisnowinSetupmodeandallitsLEDsarelit.Theinverterautomaticallyexits
Setupmodeifnobuttonsarepressedformorethan2minutes.
Thefollowingshowsahierarchicaltreeofthemenuoptions,whicharedescribedin
Configuration Menu Optionsonpage42.Actualmenusmayvaryfromshowndependingon
thefirmwareversionoftheinverter.
Mainmenu:
Country <Italy>
Language <Eng>
Communication
Power Control
Display
Maintenance
Information
Country:
Germany+
Spain
France
.
.
.
Language:
English
German
Spanish
French
Italian
Communication1
Server<LAN>
LAN Conf
RS4851 Conf<S>
ZigBee Conf<S>
Wi-Fi Conf<N/A>
RS232 Conf
GPIO Conf <MTR>

1If ZigBee is connected, the Wi-Fi Conf menu is not displayed. If ZigBee is not connected, ZigBee Conf and Wi-Fi Conf are

both displayed with <N/A>.

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PowerControl1:
Grid Control <En>
Energy Manager
RRCR Conf.
Reactive Pwr Conf.
Active Pwr Conf.
Wakeup Conf.
Phase Balance <Dis>
P(f)
Advanced
Load Defaults
Display:
Temperature <C>
LCD On Time <30>
TLM On Time <15>
Maintenance:
Date and Time
Reset Counters
Factory Reset
SW Upgrade SD-Card
Diagnostics
Standby Mode
Grid Protection
Information:
Versions
Error Log
Warning log
Hardware IDs

Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button


UsetheLCDlightbuttonforcommunicationsetupandfordisplayingtheErrorlogand
WarningLogwithouthavingtoopentheInvertercover.Therearefewermenusavailable
whenusingthisconfigurationoption;however,thefunctionalityofthesemenusisthesame
aswhenusingtheinternalLCDuserbuttons.

1Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only.

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Configuring the Inverter Using the LCD Light Button


1. TurntheinverterON/OFFswitchtoOFF.
2. PressandholddowntheLCDlightbuttonuntilthefollowingmessageisdisplayed:
Keep holding button
for pairing, release
to enter menu...
Remaining:
3 sec
Releasingthebuttondisplaysthefollowingmenu:
Optimizer pairing
Language <eng>
Communication
Maintenance
Information
Exit
3. Short-press(onesecond)toscrolldowntothenextmenuoption,andlong-press(three
seconds)toselecttheitem.YoucanusetheExit optioninthesemenustomoveupone
menulevelortoexittheSetupmodefromthemainmenu.

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ThefollowingshowsahierarchicaltreeofthemenuoptionsthatappearwhenusingtheLCD
lightbutton:
Mainmenu:
Optimizer pairing
Language <eng>
Communication
Maintenance
Information
Exit
Language:
English
German
Spanish
French
Italian
Exit
Communication1:
Server<LAN>
LAN Conf
RS4851 Conf<S>
ZigBee Conf<S>
Wi-Fi Conf<N/A>
GPIO Conf <MTR>
RS232 Conf
Exit
Information:
Versions
Error Log
Warning log
HW IDs
Exit

1If Wi-Fi is connected, the ZigBee Conf menu is not displayed, and vice versa.

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Configuration Menu Options


Maintenance:
Date and Time
Reset Counters
Factory Reset
SW Upgrade SD-Card
Diagnostics
Standby Mode
Grid Protection
Exit
Theoptionspresentedinthesemenusaredescribedinthenextsection.

Configuration Menu Options


ThissectiondescribeshowtousetheLCDmenusforconfiguringtheinverter.Configurationis
onlyavailablewhentheinverterON/OFFswitchisOFF.UseeithertheinternalLCDuser
buttonsortheexternalLCDlightbuttontomovebetweenandselectmenuoptions.

Country and Grid


Configuringthecountryandgridisavailableusingtheinternaluserbuttonsonly.
1. SelecttheCountry optiontospecifythecountryinwhichtheinverterisinstalledandthe
gridtowhichitisconnected.Thisparametermayarrivepre-configured.Ifso,verifythatit
issettothepropercountry.
WARNING!
The inverter must be configured to the proper country in order to ensure that it
complies with the country grid code and functions properly with that country grids.

Alistofcountriesisdisplayed.Ifnocountryisconfigured,thevalueis<NONE>.
NOTE
If an inverter is not configured to any country, it will not produce energy, and the
following message will be displayed on the LCD:
No Country Selected

Aplussign(+)nearthecountryindicatesthatanothermenuwillbedisplayedafter
selection.
2. Confirmyourcountryselectionintheconfirmationscreen:ToggletoYES andpressEnter.

Language
1. SelecttheLanguage optiontosetthelanguageinwhichtheLCDshoulddisplay.
2. Confirmyourlanguageselectionintheconfirmationscreen:ToggletoYESandpress
Enter.

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Communication
1. SelecttheCommunication optiontodefineandconfigure:
l Thecommunicationoptionusedbytheinvertertocommunicatewiththe
SolarEdgemonitoringportal
l ThecommunicationoptionusedtocommunicatebetweenmultipleS olarEdge
devicesorotherexternalnon-SolarEdgedevices,suchaselectricitymetersor
loggers.
2. SelectServer tosetwhichcommunicationmethodisusedtocommunicatebetween
devicesandtheSolarEdgemonitoringportal.RefertoSetting Up Communicationonpage
55forafulldescriptionofthesecommunicationoptions.
NOTE
The Server menu shows only the communication options installed in the inverter.

ThefollowingshowsahierarchicaltreeofthemenuoptionsintheCommunication menu.
Fordetailedinformationaboutalltheconfigurationoptions,refertothe Communication
Options Application Note,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/solaredge-communication_options_application_note_
v2_250_and_above.pdf..
Communication1:
Server<LAN>
LAN Conf
RS4851 Conf<S>
ZigBee Conf<S>
Wi-Fi Conf<N/A>
RS232 Conf
GPIO Conf <MTR>
Server:
LAN
RS485
Zigbee
Wi-Fi
RS232
None

1If ZigBee is connected, the Wi-Fi Conf menu is not displayed. If ZigBee is not connected, ZigBee Conf and Wi-Fi Conf are

both displayed with <N/A> and their menus are not accessible.

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Communication
LANConf:
IP Config
Set DHCP <en>
Set IP
Set Mask
Set Gateway
Set DNS
Set Server Addr
Set Server Port
RS485-1Conf:
Device Type<SE>
Protocol<M>
Device ID<1>
Slave Detect<#>
Slave List <#>
ZigBeeConf.(enabledonlyiftheZigBeeinternalmoduleisconnected):
Device Type<SE>
Protocol<MP>
Device ID<1>
PAN ID
Scan Channel
Load ZB Defaults
Profile<ZB2007>
Wi-FiConf(enabledonlyiftheinternalmoduleisconnected):
Scan Networks
Set key
Load Defaults
RS232Conf:
Device Type<SE>
Protocol<GSM>
Set APN
Set Modem Type
Set User Name
Set Password
GPIOConf:
Device

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Power Control
FordetailedinformationaboutactiveandreactivepowercontroloptionsrefertothePower
Control Application Note,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/application_note_power_control_configuration.pdf.
Grid Control <En>
Energy Manager
RRCR Conf.
Reactive Pwr Conf.
Active Pwr Conf.
Wakeup Conf.
Phase Balance <Dis>
P(f)
Advanced
Load Defaults
NOTE
Phase Balance is applicable to single phase inverters only. For detailed information, refer
to the SolarEdge Phase Balancing Manual, available on the SolarEdge website at
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/phase_balancing_connection_guide.pdf

TheGridControloptionisdisabledbydefault.Enablingitopensadditionaloptionsinthe
menu,asshownonpage38.

Display
SelectDisplay tosetthefollowing:
Temperature <C>
LCD On Time <30>
TLM On Time <15>
l Temperature:SelectCelsiusorFahrenheitunits.
l LCD On Time <30>:ThenumberofsecondsthattheLCDbacklightisONafterpressing
theLCDlightbutton.Setavaluewithintherangeof10-120seconds.
l TLM On Time <15>:ThenumberofminutesthattheLCDbacklightisONwhileviewing
theTelemetrywindow.Setavaluewithintherangeof1-120minutes.

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Maintenance

Maintenance
SelectMaintenance tosetthefollowingoptions:
Date and Time
Reset Counters
Factory Reset
SW Upgrade SD-Card
Diagnostics
Standby Mode
Grid Protection
l Date and Time:Settheinternalreal-timeclock.IfconnectedtotheSolarEdge
monitoringportal,thedateandtimearesetautomaticallyandonlytimezoneshould
beset.
l Reset Counters:ResetstheaccumulatedenergycountersthataresenttotheSolarEdge
monitoringportal
l Factory Reset:Performsageneralresettothedefaultdevicesettings.
l SW Upgrade SD-Card:PerformasoftwareupgradeusinganSDcard.
l Diagnostics:DisplaystheIsolationStatusscreen.Referto
http://www.solaredge.us/files/pdfs/application_note_isolation_fault_
troubleshooting.pdf.
l Standby Mode:Enables/disablesStandbyMode-forremotecommissioning.
l Grid Protection:Availableinspecificcountries.Enablesviewingandsettinggrid
protectionvalues.Refertohttp://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/viewing_grid_
protection_values.pdf.

Information
SelectInformation todisplaythefollowingoptions:
Versions
Error Log
Warning log
Hardware IDs
l Versions:Displaysinverterfirmwareversions:
o ID:TheinverterID.
o DSP 1/2:TheDSPdigitalcontrolboardfirmwareversion
o CPU:Thecommunicationboardfirmwareversion
NOTE
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l Error Log:Displaysthelastfiveerrors.
l Warning Log:Displaysthelastfivewarnings.
l Hardware IDs:DisplaysthefollowingHWserialnumbers(ifexist,andconnectedto
theinverter):
o ID:theinverter'sID
o RGM1:electricitymeter(withlowerModbusID)
o RGM2:Asecondexternalelectricitymeter(withthehigherModbusID)
o ZB:Z igbeeMACaddress
o Cell:MEID(CDMA)orIMEI(GSM)
o WiFi:Wi-FiMACaddress

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Status Screens - Operational Mode

Status Screens - Operational Mode


DuringnormaloperationpressingtheexternalLCDlightbuttonturnsontheLCDbacklight.
Additionalpressesdisplaythefollowingscreensoneaftertheother.

Initial Status
Vac[V] Vdc[V] Pac[W]
240.7
371.9
2349.3
P_OK: XXX/YYY <S_OK>
- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- - O N
l Vac [V]:TheACoutputvoltage
l Vdc [V]:TheDCinputvoltage
l Pac [W]:TheACoutputpower
l P_OK: XXX/YYY:Thereisaconnectiontothepoweroptimizersandatleastonepower
optimizerissendingmonitoringdata.XXXisthenumberofpoweroptimizersforwhich
telemetrieshavebeenreceivedinthelasttwohours.YYYisthenumberofpaired
poweroptimizersidentifiedduringthemostrecentpairingprocess.IfXXXandYYYare
notequal,theremaybeaprobleminoneormorepoweroptimizers.
l S_OK:TheconnectiontotheSolarEdgemonitoringportalissuccessful(appearsonlyif
theinverterisconnectedtotheserver).
l ON/OFF:IndicatesthepositionoftheinverterON/OFFswitch.

Main Inverter Status


Vac[V] Vdc[V] Pac[W]
240.7 371.9
3210.0
F a c [ H z ] O P s _O k
Temp 50.0 11 28.2
l Vac [V:TheACoutputvoltage.
l Vdc [V]:TheDCinputvoltage.
l Pac [W]:TheACoutputpower.
l Fac [Hz]:TheACoutputfrequency.
l OPs_Ok:Numberofoptimizerssendingtelemetries(indicatingthattheyarepaired)
l Temp [C or F]:Theinverterheatsinktemperature

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Energy Meter Status


Displaysthetotalenergyproducedduringthelastday,month,yearandsinceinverter
installation.
Day[Wh]:
Month[KWh]:
Year[KWh]:
Total[KWh]:

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

Ifanelectricitymetermeterisconnectedtotheinverter,thefollowingstatusscreen,showing
thetotalenergyreading,isdisplayedinsteadoftheabovescreen:
Revenue Grade Meter
Status: <OK>
<Error Message>
Total[Wh]:XXXXXXX
l Status:DisplaysOKifthemeteriscommunicatingwiththecommunicationboard.
l <Error message>:Ifaninternalmetererrorisdisplayedhere,contactSolarEdge
Support.
l Total (Wh):Theenergyreadbythemeter.Thevaluedisplayedinthislinedependson
themetertypeconnectedtotheinverteranditslocation:
o Ifabidirectionalmeterisconnectedattheconsumptionpoint,thisvalueisthe
consumedenergy.
o Ifthemeterisinstalledattheproductionconnectionpoint,thisvalueisthe
energyproducedbythesite.
o Ifthemeterisinstalledatthegridconnectionpoint,thisvalueistheenergyfed
intothegrid.
IftheinverterisconnectedtotheSolarEdgeserver,thisvaluewillalsobedisplayedin
themonitoringportal.
NOTE
This data is accumulated according to an internal real-time clock.

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Telemetry Status

Telemetry Status
Thiswindowdisplaysthelastpoweroptimizertelemetryreceived.Thedisplaychangesas
eachpoweroptimizersendsitstelemetry.
Inordertoverifyproperinstallation,theinstallermayviewtheTelemetrywindowforsome
timeinordertoobservethepoweroptimizers'reportprocess.
Module: 000C1ED9-03
Energy[Wh]:0 Vdc_O
[V]:40.5 Vdc_I
[V]:29.5
l Module#:Poweroptimizerserialnumber
l Energy:poweroptimizerenergy
l Vdc_O:Poweroptimizeroutputvoltage
l Vdc_I:Poweroptimizerinputvoltage(modulevoltage)

ID Status
Thiswindowdisplaystheinvertersoftwareversionandthecountrytowhichtheinverteris
configured.
ID: ######## ##
DSP1/2:1.0210/1.0034
CPU:0003.14xx
Country:ESP
l ID:TheinverterID.
l DSP 1/2:TheDSPdigitalcontrolboardfirmwareversion
l CPU:Thecommunicationboardfirmwareversion
l Country:thecurrentcountrysetting

Server Communication Status


Server:LAN
<S_OK>
Status:
<OK>
xxxxxxxx
<ERROR MESSAGE>
l Server:ThemethodofconnectiontotheSolarEdgemonitoringportal.
l S_OK:TheconnectiontotheSolarEdgemonitoringportalissuccessful(shouldappear
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l Status:DisplaysOKiftheinverterestablishedsuccessfulconnectionandcommunication
withthespecifiedserverport/device(LAN,RS485,Wi-FiorZigBeemodule).
l xxxxxxxx:Eight-bitEthernetcommunicationconnectionstatus:Astringof1sand0sis
displayed.1indicatesOK,0indicatesanerror.Foralistofthepossibleerrorsandhow
totroubleshootthem,refertoTroubleshooting Communication - S_OK is Not Displayed
onpage66.
l Error message,accordingtofailure.RefertoErrors and Troubleshootingonpage66.

IP Status
ThiswindowdescribestheEthernetconfiguration:IP,Mask,GatewayandMACaddress
(MediaAccessControl)oftheInverter.
IP 192.168.2.119
MSK 255.255.255.0
GW 192.168.2.1
MAC 0-27-02-00-39-36

ZigBee Status
ThiswindowdescribestheZigBeeconfiguration:
PAN:XXXXX
CH:XX/XXXX RSSI:<L>
MID:XXXX XX
l RSSI:ThereceivesignalstrengthindicationoftheclosestZigBeeinthesystem.L=
low,M=medium,H=highand
(-)=nosignal.
l PAN ID:TheZigBeetransceiverPANID
l Ch.:TheZigBeetransceiverchannel
l ID:TheZigBeetransceiverID
l MID:TheMasterIDofthecoordinator(master)ZigBeemodule.Thisfieldisshown
onlyindeviceswithrouter(slave)ZigBeemodules,andafterasuccessfulZigBee
association.IfaZigBeemoduleisnotconnected,aNo ZigBeemessageisdisplayed
insteadoftheMID field.

Wi-Fi Status
ThiswindowdescribestheWi-Ficonfiguration:
IP: 192.168.2.119
GW: 192.168.2.1
SSID: xxxxxxxx
RSSI: <L/M/H/->

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Communication Ports Status


l IP:TheDHCPprovidedaddress
l GW:ThegatewayIPaddress
l SSID:ServiceSetIdentifier-thenameofawirelesslocalareanetwork(WLAN).All
wirelessdevicesonaWLANmustemploythesameSSIDinordertocommunicatewith
eachother.
l RSSI:ThereceivesignalstrengthindicationoftheclosestWi-FiintheSolarEdge
system.L=low,M=medium,H=high
and-=nosignal.

Communication Ports Status


Dev Prot ##
RS485-1<SE><S > <-- >
ZigBee <SE><MPS><-- >

l ##:Thetotalnumberofslavesdetectedonthespecificport
l Dev:Thetypeofdevicethatwasconfiguredtoaspecificport(basedontheports
functionality),asfollows:
o SE:SolarEdgedevice(default)
o DM:Revenuemeter
o LGR:Non-SolarEdgelogger
l PROT:Theprotocoltypetowhichtheportisset:
o ForaSolarEdgedevice:
n S:SolarEdgeslave
n M:SolarEdgemaster
n P2P:ZigBeepoint-to-point
n MPM:ZigBeemultipointmaster(fortheSolarEdgeZigBeehome
gateway)
n MPS:ZigBeemultipointslave(foraZigBeeroutermodule)
o

Forelectricitymeters,refertotheapplication note - Connecting an Electricity


Meter to SolarEdge Devicesat
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/connecting-revenue-grade-meter-tosolaredge-devices.pdf.

o SS:SunSpec-foranon-SolarEdgelogger

Fan Status
ThiswindowisapplicabletoThreePhaseInvertersinvertersandprovidesinformationabout
thestatusoftheinverterexternalandinternalfans:

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Fan Status:
Fan1: Not Working
Fan2: Operating

or
Fan Status:
Int: Not Working
Ext: Operating

Eachfancanhaveoneofthefollowingstatuses:
l Operating:FanOK
l Not Working:Thisstatusmayindicateasystemerrorandnotnecessarilyafaultyfan.
TurningACOFFandONagainmayclearthisstatus.Ifthestatusdoesnotchange,
replacethefan.
Formoreinformation,refertoExternal Fan Maintenance and Replacementonpage109.

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Power Control Status

Power Control Status


Availablefromcommunicationboard(CPU)firmwareversion2.7xx/3.7xxandlater.
PWR CTRL: REMOTE
PWR Limit: 10.04 kW
CosPhi:
0.9
Power Prod: 7000W
l PWR CTRL:Thepowercontrolstatus:
o REMOTE-CommunicationwiththeRRCRorsmartenergymanageris
confirmed/validated.
o LOCAL-Thepoweriscontrolledlocally(e.g.byafixedlimit),orthisinverter
limitsthePVpowerproductiontoitsrelativeportionofthefeed-inpowerlimit,
asaresultofdisconnectedcommunicationwiththesmartenergymanager.If
thisstatusappears,checkthecommunicationtothesmartenergymanageror
thecommunicationtothemeter.
l PWR Limit:Theinvertermaximumoutputpowersetbyoneofthepowerlimiting
options:
o RRCR
o Smartenergymanager(Feed-inlimitation)
o P(f)
o Q(U)
l Cos Phi:Theratiobetweenactivetoreactivepower
l Power Prod:Thepowerproducedbytheinverter
Formoreinformation,refertothefollowingapplicationnotes:
o Power Control Application Note,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/application_note_power_control_
configuration.pdf
o Feed-in Limitation Application Note,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/products/feed-in_limitation_application_
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Chapter 7: Setting Up Communication


PoweroptimizerssendinformationtotheinverterviatheDCpowerlines(thePVoutput
circuit).TheinformationissentfromtheinvertertotheSolarEdgemonitoringportalthrough
theInternet.Inordertosendthedatafromtheinverter,acommunicationconnectionmustbe
setup,asdescribedinthischapter.Communicationsetupisnotrequiredforpower
harvesting,howeverisneededforusingtheSolarEdgemonitoringportal.
Thischapterdescribessettingupcommunicationbetweenmultipleinverterssfora
master/slaveconfiguration.
CAUTION!
When connecting the communication cables, make sure that the ON/OFF switch at
the bottom of the inverter is turned OFF, and the AC is turned OFF.
When configuring the communication parameters, make sure that the ON/OFF
switch is OFF, and the AC is turned ON.

Communication Types
l Ethernet:usedforaLANconnection
l RS485:usedfortheconnectionofmultipleSolarEdgedevicesonthesamebusina
master-slaveconfiguration.RS485typecanalsobeusedasaninterfacetoexternal
non-SolarEdgedevices,suchasrevenuemetersanddataloggers.
l ZigBee:Optionalwirelesscommunication(purchasedseparately;refertothesupplied
manual).
l Wi-Fi:Optionalwirelessconnection(purchasedseparately;refertothesupplied
manual).
OnlycommunicationproductsofferedbySolarEdgearesupported.
AlwaysconnectthecommunicationoptionswhentheinverterisOFF.

Communication Connectors
Twocommunicationglandsareusedforconnectionofthevariouscommunicationoptions.
Eachglandhasthreeopenings.Thetablebelowdescribesthefunctionalityofeachopening.
Unusedopeningsshouldremainsealed.
Gland#

Opening
One small

1 (PG16)

2 (PG13.5)

Two large
All three

Functionality

Cable Size (diameter)

External antenna cable

2-4 mm

Ethernet connection (CAT5/6),


ZigBee, or Wi-Fi
RS485, power reduction

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Removing the Inverter Cover

Figure 18: Communication Glands

ThecommunicationboardhasastandardRJ45terminalblockforEthernetconnection,a9-pin
terminalblockforRS485connection,asshownbelow:

Figure 19: Internal connectors

Removing the Inverter Cover


Usethefollowingprocedureforcoverremovalforcommunicationconnectionpurposes.
1. TurntheinverterON/OFFswitchtoOFF.
2. DisconnecttheACtotheinverterbyturningOFFthecircuitbreakersonthedistribution
panel.Wait5minutesforthecapacitorstodischarge.
3. OpentheinvertercoverssixAllenscrewsandcarefullypullthecoverhorizontallybefore
loweringit.
CAUTION!
When removing the cover, make sure not to damage internal components.
SolarEdge will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of
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Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection


ThiscommunicationoptionenablesusinganEthernetconnectiontoconnecttheinverterto
themonitoringportalthroughaLAN.
Ethernetcablespecifications:
l CabletypeCAT5/CAT6
l Maximumdistancebetweentheinverterandtherouter100m/330ft.
NOTE
If using a cable longer than 10 m/33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage
surges by lightning, it is recommend to use external surge protection devices. For details
refer to: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_protection.pdf. If
grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires, there is no need
for a lightning protection device.

Figure 20: Example of Ethernet connection

To connect the Ethernet cable:


1. Removetheinvertercoverasdescribedin.
2. Openthecommunicationgland#1.
CAUTION!
The gland includes a rubber waterproof fitting, which should be used to ensure proper
sealing.

3. Removetheplasticsealfromthelargeopeningthathasacutintherubberfitting.

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4. RemovetherubberfittingfromtheglandandinserttheCAT5/6cablethroughthegland
andthroughtheglandopeningintheinverter.
5. Pushthecableintothecutopeningoftherubberfitting.

Figure 21: Cable glands and rubber fitting

CAT5/6standardcableshaveeightwires(fourtwistedpairs),asshowninthediagrambelow.
Wirecolorsmaydifferfromonecabletoanother.Youcanuseeitherwiringstandard,aslong
asbothsidesofthecablehavethesamepin-outandcolor-coding.
Wire Color1
T568B

T568A

10Base-T Signal
100Base-TX Signal

White/Orange

White/Green

Transmit+

Orange

Green

Transmit-

White/Green

White/Orange

Receive+

Blue

Blue

Reserved

White/Blue

White/Blue

Reserved

RJ45 Pin #

Green

Orange

Received-

White/Brown

White/Brown

Reserved

Brown

Brown

Reserved

Figure 22: Standard cable wiring

1 The inverter connection does not support RX/TX polarity change. Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the

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6. Useapre-crimpedcabletoconnectviagland#1totheRJ45plugontheinverter's
communicationboardor,ifusingaspoolofcable,connectasfollows:
a. Insertthecablethroughgland#1.
b. Removethecablesexternalinsulationusingacrimpingtoolorcablecutterand
exposeeightwires.
c. InserttheeightwiresintoanRJ45connector,asdescribedinFigure 22
d. Useacrimpingtooltocrimptheconnector.
e. ConnecttheEthernetconnectortotheRJ45portonthecommunicationboard.

Figure 23: The RJ45 Ethernet connection

7. Fortheswitch/routerside,useapre-crimpedcableoruseacrimpertoprepareanRJ45
communicationconnector:InserttheeightwiresintotheRJ45connectorinthesame
orderasabove(Figure 22).
8. ConnectthecableRJ45connectortotheRJ45portoftheEthernetswitchorrouter.
Youcanconnectmorethanoneinvertertothesameswitch/routerortodifferent
switches/routers,asneeded.Eachinvertersendsitsmonitoreddataindependentlytothe
SolarEdgemonitoringportal.

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9. TheinverterisconfiguredbydefaulttoLAN.Ifreconfigurationisrequired:
a. MakesuretheON/OFFswitchisOFF.
b. TurnONtheACtotheinverterbyturningONthecircuitbreakeronthemain
distributionpanel.
c. Usetheinternaluserbuttonstoconfiguretheconnection,asdescribedin
Communicationonpage43.
NOTE
If your network has a firewall, you may need to configure it to enable the
connection to the following address:
l
Destination Address: prod.solaredge.com
l

TCP Port: 22222 (for incoming and outgoing data)

10. Verifytheconnection,asdescribedinVerifying the Connectiononpage65.

Creating an RS485 Bus Connection


TheRS485optionenablescreatingabusofconnectedinverters,consistingofupto31slave
invertersand1masterinverter.Usingthisoption,invertersareconnectedtoeachotherina
bus(chain),viatheirRS485connectors.Thefirstandlastinvertersinthechainmustbe
terminated.
RS485wiringspecifications:
l Cabletype:Min.3-wireshieldedtwistedpair(a4-wirecablemaybeused)
l Wirecross-sectionarea:0.2-1mm/24-18AWG(aCAT5cablemaybeused)
l Maximumnodes:32
l Maximumdistancebetweenfirstandlastdevices:1km/3300ft.
NOTE
If using a cable longer than 10 m/33 ft in areas where there is a risk of induced voltage
surges by lightning, it is recommend to use external surge protection devices. For details
refer to: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_protection.pdf. If
grounded metal conduit are used for routing the communication wires, there is no need
for a lightning protection device.
NOTE
If an electricity meter is connected to your inverter, it uses the RS485 port and therefore
an RS485 communication bus cannot be created.

ThefollowingsectionsdescribehowtophysicallyconnecttheRS485busandhowtoconfigure
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To connect the RS485 communication bus:
1. RemovetheinvertercoverasdescribedinRemoving the Inverter Coveronpage56.
2. Removethesealfromoneoftheopeningsincommunicationgland#2andinsertthewire
throughtheopening.
3. Pulloutthe9-pinRS485/RS232terminalblockconnector,asshownbelow:

Figure 24: The RS485 terminal block

4. LoosenthescrewsofpinsA(+),B(-),andGontheleftoftheRS485terminalblock.

Figure 25: RS485/RS232 terminal block

5. InsertthewireendsintotheG, AandBpinsshownabove.UseFour-orsix-wiretwisted
paircableforthisconnection.YoucanuseanycolorwireforeachoftheA,BandG
connections,aslongasthesamecolorwireisusedforallApins,thesamecolorforallB
pinsandthesamecolorforallGpins.

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6. ForcreatinganRS485bus-connectallB,AandGpinsinallinverters.Thefollowing
figureshowsthisconnectionschema:

Figure 26: Connecting the inverters in a chain


NOTE
Do not cross-connect B, A and G wires. Do not insert wires into RS485- 2 pins.

7. Tightentheterminalblockscrews.
8. Checkthatthewiresarefullyinsertedandcannotbepulledouteasily.
9. PushtheRS485terminalblockfirmlyallthewayintotheconnectorontherightsideof
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10. TerminatethefirstandlastSolarEdgedevice(inverter/SMI/Controlandcommunication
gateway,etc.)inthechainbyswitchingaterminationDIP-switchinsidetheinvertertoON
(movetheswitchup).Theswitchislocatedonthecommunicationboardandismarked
SW7.

Figure 27: RS485 termination switch


NOTE
Only the first and last SolarEdge devices in the chain should be terminated. The other
inverters in the chain should have the termination switch OFF (down position).

To connect to the monitoring portal:


1. DesignateasingleinverterastheconnectionpointbetweentheRS485busandthe
SolarEdgemonitoringportal.Thisinverterwillserveasthemasterinverter.
2. ConnectthemastertotheSolarEdgemonitoringportalviatheLANorZigBee
communicationoption.
To configure the RS485 communication bus:
Allinvertersareconfiguredbydefaultasslaves.Ifreconfigurationisrequired:
1. MakesuretheON/OFFswitchisOFF.
2. TurnONtheACtotheinverterbyturningONthecircuitbreakeronthemaindistribution
panel.
WARNING!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do not touch uninsulated wires when the inverter
cover is removed.

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Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection


3. Usetheuserbuttonstoconfiguretheconnection.Tosettheinverterdesignatedas
master,selectthefollowingintheLCDmenus:
l CommunicationServerLAN,ZigBee orWi-Fi
l RS485-1Conf. DeviceTypeSolarEdge
l RS485-1Conf.ProtocolMaster
l RS485-1Conf.Slave Detect
ThesystemstartsautomaticdetectionoftheSolarEdgeslaveinvertersconnectedto
themasterinverter.Theinvertershouldreportthecorrectnumberofslaves.Ifitdoes
not,verifytheconnectionsandterminations.
4. VerifytheconnectionofthemastertotheSolarEdgemonitoringportal,asdescribedin
Verifying the Connectiononthefacingpage.

Creating a Wireless ZigBee Connection


ThiscommunicationoptionenablesusingaZigBeeconnectiontoconnectoneorseveral
devicestotheSolarEdgemonitoringportal.
TheZigBeedeviceisprovidedwithausermanual,whichshouldbereviewedpriorto
connection.ItisavailableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/groups/products/communication(underZigBee).

Creating a Wi-Fi Connection


ThiscommunicationoptionenablesusingaWi-Ficonnectionforconnectingthedevicetothe
SolarEdgemonitoringportal.
TheWi-Fikitcanbepurchasedseparatelyandassembledduringsysteminstallation.TheWiFikitisprovidedwithausermanual,whichshouldbereviewedpriortoconnection.Itis
availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat
http://www.solaredge.com/groups/products/communication(underWi-Fi).

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Chapter 7: Setting Up Communication

Verifying the Connection


Afterconnectingandconfiguringacommunicationoption,performthefollowingstepsto
checkthattheconnectiontothemonitoringserverhasbeensuccessfullyestablished.
1. Closetheinvertercover:Attachtheinvertercoverandsecureitbytighteningthescrews
withatorqueof9.0N*m/6.6lb.*ft.Forpropersealing,firsttightenthecornerscrews
andthenthetwocentralscrews(seealsoFigure 16).
2. TurnONtheACtotheinverterbyturningONthecircuitbreakeronthemaindistribution
panel.
3. WaitfortheinvertertoconnecttotheSolarEdgemonitoringportal.Thismaytakeupto
twominutes.
AstatusscreensimilartothefollowingappearsontheLCDpanel:
Vac[V] Vdc[V] Pac[w]
240.7
14.1
0.0
P_OK: 000/000 <S_OK>
- -- - -- - -- - -- - -- O F F
S_OK:IndicatesthattheconnectiontotheSolarEdgemonitoringportalissuccessful.IfS_OK
isnotdisplayed,refertoErrors and Troubleshooting on the next page.

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Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting


ThisappendixdescribestheerrormessagesthatappearontheLCDpanelwhenanerror
occurs,andhowtotroubleshootthem.

Troubleshooting Communication - S_OK is Not


Displayed
IfS_OKisnotdisplayed,performthefollowing:

Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication


WhenEthernetcommunicationisused,theServer Communication Statuswindowcanbe
usedtoidentifythelocationoftheerror:
Server:LAN
<S_OK>
Status:
<OK>
xxxxxxxx
<ERROR MESSAGE>
xxxxxxxx isastringof1sand0sshowinganeight-bitcommunicationconnectionstatus.1
indicatesOKand0indicatesanerror.Thepossibleerrorsandtheirtroubleshootingare
detailedinthefollowingtable:
Bit
Location

1st

2nd

Error Message

LAN Disconnected

DHCP Failed, or
Invalid DHCP Config

Error Description
An Ethernet physical cable
connection fault: The
Ethernet link or physical
Ethernet cable are not
connected properly

Check the cable pin-out


assignment and cable
connection. Refer to Creating

an Ethernet (LAN)
Connection on page 57

The inverter failed to get a


valid IP address from the
DHCP server, or
The DHCP/static IP settings
in the inverter are not the
same as those of the router.

Check the router and


inverterconfiguration. Consult
your network IT.

Check the physical


connection to the
switch/router. Check that the
link LED at the router /switch
is lit (indicating phy-link). If OK
- contact your network IT,
otherwise replace the cable or
change it from cross to
straight connection.
Connect a laptop and check

3rd

Gateway Ping Failed

The connection to the router


is not available: Ping to the
first local switch/router failed
(LAN error)

4th

G Server Ping Failed

The connection to the

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Bit
Location

Error Message

Error Description

Troubleshooting

for internet connection. If


internet access is
unavailable, contact your IT
admin or your internet
Internet is not available: Ping
provider.
to google.com failed
For W-IFI networks, ensure
that username and password
are as defined in the internet
provider AP/router.
Check the SolarEdge server

5th

address, under LAN Conf

6th

Server x Ping Failed

Ping to redundant server #x


failed

submenu:
Address: prod.solaredge.com

7th
Port: 22222

8th

Tcp Connect. Failed

The connection to the


SolarEdge server was not
established: Communication
with the server failed

Check with your network


administrator whether a
firewall or another device is
blocking transmission.

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Troubleshooting RS485 Communication

Troubleshooting RS485 Communication


1. IfthemessageMaster Not Foundappears,themasterdeviceisnotresponsiveorthe
RS485cableisnotconnected.Checktheconnectionstothemasterdeviceandfixif
required.
2. Ifafterslavedetectionthenumberofslavesreportedinthemasterissmallerthanthe
actualnumberofslaves,youcanusetheslavelist1toidentifymissingslavesand
troubleshootconnectivityproblems,asdescribedbelow.
To show the slave list on the master device:
1. Afterslavedetection,ifslavesweredetected,anadditionalmenuisdisplayedinthe
RS485-XConf.menu:Slave List.
Ifthenumberofdetectedslavesdoesnotmatchthenumberofslavesconnectedtothe
master,usetheslavelisttocheckformissingslaves,andchecktheirconnection.
Device Type<SE>
Protocol<M>
Device ID<1>
Slave Detect<#>
Slave List <#>
2. SelectSlave List.Alistshowingserialnumbersofthedetectedslavesisdisplayed.For
example:
5000FE01-4F
5000FE02-50
.
.
3. Toviewthedetailsofadetectedslavedevice,selectitsserialnumberentry.The
followinginformationisdisplayed:
ID: 5000FE01-4F
Last Communication
17/02/2015
14:24:01
l ID:thedeviceserialnumber
l Last Communication:thedateandtime(dd:mm:yy24h)thedevicelast
communicatedwiththemasterdevice.Ifthisdeviceisdetectedforthefirsttime
afterthemasterwakeup,N/Aappearsforthisinformation.

1Available from CPU version 3.14xx and later.

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Additional Troubleshooting
1. Checkthatthemodemorhub/routerisfunctioningproperly.
2. Checkthattheconnectiontotheinternalconnectoronthecommunicationboardis
properlydone.
3. Checkthattheselectedcommunicationoptionisproperlyconfigured.
4. UseamethodindependentoftheSolarEdgedevicetocheckwhetherthenetworkand
modemareoperatingproperly.Forexample,connectalaptoptotheEthernetrouterand
connecttotheInternet.
5. Checkwhetherafirewalloranothertypeofnetworkfilterisblockingcommunication.
6. ForZigBeetroubleshooting,refertotheZigBeeinstallationmanuals.

Error Codes
Theerrormessagesincludeanerrornumberandadescription,andhavethefollowing
format:
Error code XXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Anerrormessageisdisplayedfor30seconds,afterwhichtheinverterwaitsthenecessary
reconnectiontimeandthenrestarts.Duringthistime,theLCDdisplaystheWakingUp
messageandtheremainingtimetoreconnection.
Theerrorcodenumbersmaydifferdependingontheinvertertype(singlephaseorthree
phase)asdescribedinthetablebelow.

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Error Codes

WARNING!
All Warnings and Cautions in this manual should be adhered to while troubleshooting an error.

Error # Single Error # Three


Phase

Phase

LCD
Message

Description

Troubleshooting

Check the fan status screen ("Fan Status " on page 52. If
N/A

1-4

Fan # Failure

One of the fans is not working

required, replace the fan (a replacement kit is available from


SolarEdge).

4, 5, 8, 12, 1823, 39, 42, 45

45, 48, 50-53,


94, 108-

SW Error

Internal software error

If the fault persists, contact SolarEdge Support.

111,113
The lines connections to the inverter are incorrect, for

N/A

112

Wrong AC

example: AC line 1 from the grid is connected to line 2

connection

at the inverter so there is no 120deg between L2 to L1

Switch between L1 and L2 or L2 and L3 connections

and L3 to L2 at the inverter side.


The internal hardware that measures AC current has
9, 13

N/A

measured substantially high output currents. This may

Surge

occur because of changes in the AC voltage or a

switching load near the site.

70

If the fault persists:

AC Current

Check the AC connection to the inverter


Check with the grid operator if a large surge
source or irregular load exists near the site.

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Error Codes

Error # Single Error # Three


Phase

Phase

LCD

Description

Message

Troubleshooting
o

If the grid does not have problems contact


SolarEdge support.

Ground faults may occur due to insufficient insulation to the


ground.

WARNING!
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Do
not touch uninsulated wires when the
inverter cover is removed.
Only a qualified technician should handle this problem, and
10, 37, 38

76, 77, 90

Ground Current
- RCD

Ground current surge. The internal hardware that

only after taking proper precautions.

measures ground fault has measured substantially

1. Turn the inverter ON/OFF switch to OFF.

high ground currents.

2. Wait five minutes for the input capacitors to discharge.


3. Disconnect the AC breaker.
4. Disconnect the DC inputs.
5. Connect each DC string separately, turn the AC and the
inverter ON/OFF switch to ON, until the error appears for the
faulty string.
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Do not connect strings with a grounding fault to


the inverter.

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Error Codes

Error # Single Error # Three


Phase

Phase

LCD
Message

Description

Troubleshooting
o

For further documentation about possible


ground current error sources and solutions,
contact SolarEdge Support.
A certified installer must fix the faulty string
before connecting it to the inverter.

If the fault persists:


o
o

AC Voltage Too AC voltage surge. The internal hardware that


14

58/59/60

High (Line

measures AC voltage has measured substantially high

1/2/3)

sudden output voltage

o
o

Check the AC connection to inverter.


Verify that the inverter is set to the correct
country.
Check with the grid operator if a large surge
source or irregular load exists near the site.
Verify that the output wire size matches the
distance between the inverter and the location
of the grid connection.
Use a larger gauge wire for the AC output.
Refer to the AC Wiring Application Note, available on
the SolarEdge website at
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/applicationnote-recommended-wiring.pdf

15

72

102

DC Voltage Too DC overvoltage. The input DC voltage exceeds the

The SolarEdge system normally eliminates DC overvoltage

High

errors: When DC overvoltage is detected, the inverter shuts

maximum supported level.

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Error Codes

Error # Single Error # Three


Phase

Phase

LCD

Description

Message

Troubleshooting

off the power optimizers and restarts. If the fault persists:


o

16

123

Hardware Error

Internal hardware error

Turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch. If after


five minutes, the LCD panel does not show a
low safety voltage (1V per optimizer), check
which string is malfunctioning and recheck its
connections to the inverter.
Proceed according to Power Optimizer
Troubleshooting on page 78
Re-commission all inverters in the site, as
described in Commissioning the Installation on
page 29

If the fault persists, contact SolarEdge Support.


If the fault persists:
o

17

104

Temperature
Too High

Over temperature
o

24

N/A

Faulty Temp.
Sensor

Broken or unconnected Temperature sensor

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Verify that proper clearances exist around the


inverter.
Make sure that the heat-sink fins are clear of dirt
and obstacles.
Reinstall in a cooler location.

If the fault persists, contact SolarEdge Support.

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Error Codes

Error # Single Error # Three


Phase

Phase

LCD

Description

Message

Troubleshooting

If the fault persists:


PV Isolation fault. The inverter has detected the PV
25

121

Isolation Fault

solar array is not properly isolated from ground earth.

The isolation is checked each time the inverter starts


up.

Check the PV installation for isolation problems


and ground leakage.
Only a certified PV installer must fix the faulty
string before connecting it to the inverter.
Refer to http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/
application_note_isolation_fault_troubleshoot
ing.pdf

If the fault persists:


26

122

Faulty AC
Relay

The AC relay failed during wake-up tests.

o
o

27, 153

28

95, 106, 120,


125, 126
N/A

Hardware Error

Internal hardware error.

RCD Sensor

The RCD measurement has failed during the wake-up

Error

test phase.

If the fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.

If the fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.


o

29-30

N/A

Phase Balance
Error

The monitoring hardware that checks the balance of

each phase (L1-N and L2-N) has exceeded allowed

limit.

o
o

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Disconnect inverter from AC grid.


Contact SolarEdge Support.

Check the grid connection.


Check the GND wire connection.
Check the L1, L2 and Neutral wire connections.
Verify symmetric load between L1 and L2.
Consult the local grid authority.

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Error Codes

Error # Single Error # Three


Phase

Phase

LCD

Description

Message

Troubleshooting
o

AC Voltage Too
31, 33

64/65/66

High (Line
1/2/3)

Grid voltage is above the limit permitted in this

country.
o
o

32, 41

61/62/63,

AC Voltage Too

67/68/69

Low

AC Freq Too
34

79/80/81

High (Line
1/2/3)

35

82/83/84

AC Freq Too

Grid voltage is below the limit permitted in this country.

o
o

Grid frequency is above the limit permitted in this


country.
Grid frequency is below the limit permitted in this

Low (Line 1/2/3) country.

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Verify that the inverter is set to the correct


country.
Turn OFF the inverters in the site and verify AC
grid voltage.
If the inverter is located far from the connection
point to the grid, use a larger gauge AC wire.
Consult the grid operator.
If permitted by local authorities, use the
SolarEdge Configuration Tool to change the
settings.
Verify that the inverter is set to the correct
country.
Consult the grid operator.
If permitted by local authorities, use the
SolarEdge Configuration Tool to changethe
settings.

Handle this in the same manner as error 32.

Handle this in the same manner as error 32.

75

Error Codes

Error # Single Error # Three


Phase

36

Phase

72/74/75

LCD

Description

Message

DC Injection
(Line 1/2/3)

DC feed detected on the AC output.

Troubleshooting

If the fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.


When AC voltage returns, the inverter should restart after

40

N/A

Islanding

AC grid voltage malfunctions. The inverter has shut off some time (time depends on country grid connection codes).
due to islanding.

If the problem persists, then consult with thegrid operator


whether frequent AC disruptions have occurred at the site.

43

N/A

44

44

Internal HW
Error
No Country
Selected

Internal hardware error.

The inverter is not configured to any country.

If the fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.


Select the country, as described in Country and Grid on page
42.
Change the Phase Balance option in the Inverters LCD
menu to Disable. Refer to Power Control on page 45, and to

46

Phase

the SolarEdgePhase Balancing Manual, available on the

Unbalance

SolarEdge website at
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/phase_balancing_
connection_guide.pdf

UDC Min / DC
N/A

103, 119

Voltage Too
Low

76

The input DC voltage is below the minimum level that

Turn the inverter OFF and then ON. If this fault persists,

is supported.

contact SolarEdge support.

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Error Codes

Error # Single Error # Three


Phase

Phase

N/A

49

N/A

78

N/A

91/92/93,
96/97/98.

N/A

99-101

N/A

105

N/A

124

150, 151

150, 151

152

152

LCD

Description

Message

Communication
Error
Grid Sync Error

Troubleshooting

Internal software error.

If this fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.

Grid voltage or frequency is unstable.

If this fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.

Grid error.

If this fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.

AC Over
Current Line
1/2/3
AC Voltage Too
High Line 1/2/3
Temperature
Too Low
Ground Current
RCD
Arc Fault
Detected
Arc detector
self-test failed

Grid error.

Turn the inverter OFF and then ON. If this fault persists,
contact SolarEdge support.

Under temperature.

If this fault persists, reinstall the inverter in a warmer place.

Internal hardware error.

If this fault persists, contact SolarEdge support.

An arc was detected on the DC side.

Refer to Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption on page 1.

The arc detector is checked every time the inverter


starts up. The internal hardware that measures arcs

Refer to Inverter Arc Detection and Interruption on page 1.

failed during wake-up tests.

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Power Optimizer Troubleshooting

Power Optimizer Troubleshooting


Iftheinverterstatusscreenindicatesthatnotallpoweroptimizersarepairedornotallare
reporting(P_OKxxx/yyy,andx<y),thoseoptimizerscanbeidentifiedthroughtheLCD.Refer
tohttp://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/products/inverters/non-responding-poweroptimizers.pdf

Problem
String voltage is 0V

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Output of one or more power

Connect all power optimizer

optimizers is disconnected

outputs

One or more of the power


optimizers are not connected in the Connect all power optimizers
string
String voltage not 0V but

One or more of the modules are not

lower than number of

connected properly to their power

optimizers

optimizer inputs
Wrong polarity connection on one of
the strings

78

Connect the modules to the


optimizer inputs
Check polarity of the string
output using a voltmeter and
correct if needed.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution
Check if an extra power

One or more extra power optimizer optimizer is connected in the


are connected in the string

string. If not proceed to next


solution.
Verify that only power
optimizers are connected in the

A module is connected directly to the


String voltage is higher than
the number of optimizers

string, without a power optimizer.

WARNING!
If the measured voltage is
too high, the installation may
not have a safe low voltage.
PROCEED WITH CARE! A
deviation of 1% per string is
reasonable.
Si la tension mesuree est
trop haute, la tension basse
de securite pourrait
manquer dans linstallation.
REDOUBLEZ DE
A malfunction of one of the power
PRECAUTION. Une
optimizers
deviation de 1% par string
est raisonnable.

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string and that no module


outputs are connected without
a power optimizer. If the
problem persists, proceed to
the next step.
o

Disconnect the wires


that connect the power
optimizers in the string.
Measure the output
voltage of each power
optimizer in order to
locate the power
optimizer that does not
output the 1V safety
voltage.If a
malfunctioning power
optimizer is located,
check its connections,
polarity, module, and
voltage.
Do not continue before
finding the problem and
replacing the
malfunctioning power
optimizer.If a
malfunction cannot be
bypassed or resolved,
skip the malfunctioning
power optimizer, thus
connecting a shorter
string.

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

SafeDC mode was previously

Enable the SafeDC using the

disabled using the SolarEdge Key

SolarEdge Key.
If you connected the inverter to
the SolarEdge monitoring
portal using one of the
communication options, you
can perform pairing remotely.

Pairing to the inverter failed

The power optimizers are shaded

Before leaving the site, make


sure that the inverter ON/OFF
switch is ON and S_OK
indication appears on the LCD
to indicate connection to the
monitoring portal.

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Appendix B: Technical Specifications

Appendix B: Technical Specifications


SE2200

SE3000

SE3500

SE4000

SE4000-16A

SE5000

SE6000

Unit

Rated AC power output

2200

3000

3500

4000

4000

50001

6000

Maximum AC power output

2200

3000

3500

4000

4000

50001

6000

Output

AC output voltage (nominal)

220/230/240

Vac

AC output voltage range

184 264.5

Vac

AC frequency(nominal)

50/60 5

Hz

Maximum continuous output current


Max. continuous overcurrent
protection

12

16.52

19.52

22

16

27

27

12

16.52

19.52

22

16

27

27

Residual current detector/ Residual


current step detector

300/30

mA

2.8/20

(rms)

Aac
Inrush current AC (Peak/Duration)

/ ms

1 4985W when the country is set to Australia;4600W when the country is set to Germany or the Czech Republic.
2 16A when the country is set to Denmark, Portugal, UK, or Poland. For other countries, contact SolarEdge.

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SE2200

SE3000

SE3500

Max. output fault current

SE4000

SE4000-16A

SE5000

SE6000

38

Power factor range

Unit

1 (adjustable from -0.95 to +0.95)

Total harmonic distortion

<3%

Protective class

Class I

Utility monitoring, islanding


protection, country configurable

Yes

thresholds
Overvoltage category

III

Input
Recommended Maximum DC
power 1 (Module STC)

2750

3750

4350

5000

Transformer-less, ungrounded

Yes

Maximum input voltage

500

Nominal DC input voltage


Maximum input current

5000

6250

7500

Vdc

350
8.5

11.5

13.5

Vdc
15.5

Maximum back-feed current

Reverse-polarity protection

Yes

15.5

19.5

23

Adc
Adc

1 Limited to 135% of AC power.

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SE2200

SE3000

SE3500

Ground-fault isolation detection


Overvoltage category

SE4000-16A

SE5000

SE6000

97.5

97.4

97.4

Unit

III

Maximum inverter efficiency


European weighted efficiency

SE4000

600 k Sensitivity

97.6
97.6

97.6

97.5

Night-time power consumption

97.5
<2.5

%
W

Additional Features
Supported communication interfaces

RS485, RS232, Ethernet, ZigBee (optional)

Standard Compliance
Safety

IEC-62103 (EN50178), IEC-62109

Grid connection standards


Emissions

VDE-AR-N-4105, VDE 0126-1-1, AS-4777, RD-1663, DK 5940


IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3, IEC61000-3-11, IEC61000-3-12, FCC part 15 class B

RoHS

Yes

Installation Specifications
AC output
DC input
Dimensions (W x L x H)
Weight
Cooling

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Cable Gland - diameter 9-16

mm

1 MC4 pair

2 MC4 pairs

540 x 315 x 172

540 x 315 x 191

mm

20.2

21.7

kg

Natural Convection

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SE2200

SE3000

Noise (typical)
Operating temperature range1
Maximum altitude
Operating humidity non condensing
Protection Rating/Environmental

SE3500

SE4000

SE4000-16A

SE5000

SE6000

Unit

<50

dBA

-20 - +50 (M40 version -40 to + 50)

2000

<95

IP65 Outdoor and Indoor

category
Pollution degree classification

2/3

(inside/outside)
Bracket mounted (bracket provided)

Recommendedcircuitbreaker/fusesizetouseattheconnectionpointoftheSolarEdgeinvertertothegrid:
Inverter

Maximum Output Current (A) Suggested Fuse Rating (A)

SE2200

12

16

SE3000

16.5

20

SE3500

19.5

25

SE4000

22

25

SE4000-16A

16

20

1 For inverter power de-rating refer to the application note at the following link: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/se-temperature-derating-note.pdf

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Inverter

Maximum Output Current (A) Suggested Fuse Rating (A)

SE5000

27

32

SE6000

27

32

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Technical Specifications - Three Phase Inverters

Technical Specifications - Three Phase Inverters


SE4K1 - SE12.5K
SE4K

SE5K

SE7K

SE8K

SE9K

SE10K

SE12.5K

Unit

Rated AC power output

4000

5000

7000

8000

9000

10000

12500

VA

Maximum AC power output

4000

5000

7000

8000

9000

10000

12500

VA

Output

AC output voltage line to line / line


to neutral (nominal)
AC output voltage range
AC frequency
Maximum continuous output current
(per phase)
Maximum continuous overcurrent
protection
Residual current detector / Residual
Current step detector

380/220; 400/230

Vac

184 264.5

Vac

50/60 5

Hz

6.5

11.5

13

14.5

16

20

6.5

11.5

13

14.5

16

20

300 / 30

mA

1 SE4K model is available in some countries; refer to the Certifications category in http://www.solaredge.com/groups/support/downloads

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SE4K - SE12.5K

SE4K

SE5K

Grid supported three phase

SE7K

SE8K

SE9K

SE10K

SE12.5K

Unit

3 / N / PE (WYE with Neutral)

Inrush current AC (Peak/Duration)

Aac(rms)

3/20

Maximum output fault current

/ ms

33

Power factor range

1 (adjustable from -0.8 to +0.8)

Total harmonic distortion

<3%

Protective class

Class I

Utility monitoring, islanding


protection, configurable Power

Yes

Factor, country configurable


thresholds
Overvoltage category

III

Input
Maximum DC power (Module STC)

5400

6750

9450

10800

Transformer-less, ungrounded

Yes

Maximum input voltage

900

Nominal DC input voltage


Maximum input current

12150

13500

16850

Vdc

750
7

Maximum back-feed current

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12

13.5
0

Vdc
15

16.5

21

Adc
Adc

87

SE4K - SE12.5K

SE4K

SE5K

SE7K

Reverse-polarity protection

SE8K

SE12.5K

Unit

1M Sensitivity

Overvoltage category

III

Maximum inverter efficiency

98

Night-time power consumption

SE10K

Yes

Ground-fault isolation detection

European weighted efficiency

SE9K

97.3

97.3

97.3

97.5

97.5

97.6

< 2.5

97.7

%
W

Additional Features
Supported communication
interfaces

RS485, Ethernet, ZigBee (optional), Wi-Fi (optional)

Standard Compliance
Safety
Grid connection standards1
Emissions
WEEE, RoHS

IEC-62103 (EN50178), IEC-62109


VDE 0126-1-1, VDE-AR-N-4105, AS-4777, G83 / G59
IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3, IEC61000-3-11, IEC61000-3-12,
FCC part15 class B
Yes

Installation Specifications

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SE4K - SE12.5K

SE4K

SE5K

SE7K

SE8K

SE9K

AC output

Cable Gland - diameter 15-21

DC input

2 MC4 pairs

Dimensions (WxLxH)
Weight
Operating temperature range1
Operating humidity non
condensing
Cooling
Noise (typical)
Protection rating/ Environmental
category
Maximum altitude
Pollution degree classification
(inside/outside)

SE10K

SE12.5K

Unit

mm

540 x 315 x 260

mm

33.2

kg

-20 - +60 (M40 version -40 to + 60)

<95

Fan (user replaceable)


< 50

dBA

IP65 Outdoor and indoor


2000

2/3

Bracket mounted (bracket provided)

1 For inverter power de-rating refer to the application note at the following link: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/se-temperature-derating-note.pdf

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SE15K - SE33.3K

SE15K - SE33.3K1
SE15K

SE16K

SE17K

SE25K

SE27.6K

SE33.3K

Unit

Rated AC power output

15000

16000

17000

25000

27600

33300

VA

Maximum AC power output

15000

16000

17000

25000

27600

33300

VA

480/277

Vac

Output

AC output voltage line to line / line to neutral

380/220; 400/230

(nominal)
AC output voltage range

184 264.5

AC frequency

244-305 Vac

50/60 5

Hz

Maximum continuous output current (per phase)

23

25.5

26

38

40

Maximum continuous overcurrent protection

23

25.5

26

38

40

Residual current detector / Residual Current step


detector
Grid supported three phase

40
@220V
40

A
A

300 / 30

mA

3 / N / PE (WYE with Neutral)

1 The SE33.3K model requires a medium voltage transformer

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SE15K - SE33.3K

SE15K

SE16K

SE17K

SE25K

SE27.6K

SE33.3K

Unit

Aac
Inrush current AC (Peak/Duration)

3/20

3.1/20

4.2/20 (rms)

/ ms
Maximum output fault current

40

Power factor range

1 (adjustable from +/-0.9 to 1.0)

Total harmonic distortion

<3%

Protective class

Class I

Utility monitoring, islanding protection,


configurable Power Factor, country configurable

Yes

thresholds
Overvoltage category

III

Input
Maximum DC power (Module STC)

20250

21600

22950

Transformer-less, ungrounded

33750

37250

45000

Yes

Maximum input voltage

900

1000

Vdc

Nominal DC input voltage

750

840

Vdc

40

Adc

Maximum input current

23

25

26

Maximum back-feed current

Reverse-polarity protection

Yes

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40

Adc

91

SE15K - SE33.3K

SE15K

SE16K

Ground-fault isolation detection

SE17K

98

98

SE33.3K

Unit

98.5

98.3

III

Maximum inverter efficiency

Night-time power consumption

SE27.6K

1M Sensitivity

Overvoltage category

European weighted efficiency

SE25K

98
97.6

97.7

97.7

< 2.5

<4

Additional Features
Supported communication interfaces

RS485, Ethernet, ZigBee (optional), Wi-Fi (optional)

DC Safety Unit (optional)


2-pole Disconnection

N/A

1000V / 40A

DC Surge Protection

N/A

Type II, field replaceable

DC Fuses on Plus & Minus

N/A

Optional, 20A

Compliance

N/A

UTE-C15-712-1

Standard Compliance
Safety

92

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SE15K - SE33.3K

SE15K

Grid connection standards1


Emissions

SE16K

SE17K

SE25K

SE27.6K

SE33.3K

Unit

VDE-AR-N-4105, G59/3, AS-4777, EN 50438 , VDE 0126-1-1, CEI-021,


BDEW2, CEI-0163;
IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3, IEC61000-3-11, IEC61000-3-12

WEEE, RoHS

Yes

Installation Specifications
AC output
DC input

Cable Gland - diameter 15-21


2 MC4 pairs

Dimensions (HxWxD)

mm

3 MC4 pairs; with optional DC safety


unit: cable glands - diameter 2-4mm
540 x 315 x 260

mm

Dimensions with Safety Unit (HxWxD)

N/A

775 x 315 x 260

mm

Weight

33.2

42

kg

Weight with Safety Unit

N/A

45

kg

Operating temperature range4


Operating humidity non condensing
Cooling

-20 - +60 (M40 version -40 to + 60)

<95

Fan (user replaceable)

1 For all standards refer to the Certifications category in http://www.solaredge.com/groups/support/downloads .


2 Models SE27.6K and SE33.3K only
3 Models SE27.6K and SE33.3K only
4 For inverter power de-rating refer to the application note at the following link: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/se-temperature-derating-note.pdf

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SE15K - SE33.3K

SE15K

Noise (typical)

SE16K

SE17K

SE25K

<50

Protection rating/ Environmental category

SE27.6K

<55

SE33.3K

Unit

dBA

IP65 Outdoor and indoor

Maximum altitude

2000

Pollution degree classification (inside/outside)

2/3

Bracket mounted (bracket provided)

Recommendedcircuitbreaker/fusesizetouseattheconnectionpointoftheSolarEdgeinvertertothegrid:
Inverter Maximum Output Current (A) Suggested Fuse Rating (A)
SE4K

94

6.5

10

SE5K

10

SE7K

11.5

16

SE8K

13

16

SE9K

14.5

20

SE10K

16

20

SE12.5K

20

25

SE15K

23

25

SE16K

25.5

32

SE17K

26

32

SE25K

38

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DC Safety Unit Specifications

Inverter Maximum Output Current (A) Suggested Fuse Rating (A)


SE27.6K

40

63

SE33.3K

40

63

DC Safety Unit Specifications


Feature

Specification

2-pole Disconnection

1000V / 40A

DC Surge Protection

Type II, field replaceable

DC Fuses on Plus & Minus


Weight
Compliance
Protective Class

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Optional, 20A
2.7 kg
UTE-C15-712-1
Class II

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Appendix C: Mechanical Specifications

Appendix C: Mechanical Specifications


Thefollowingfiguresprovidedimensionsofthemountingbracketsforthesingleandthree
phaseinverters.
n Type1mountingbracketweighs2.87lbs./1.3kg.
n Type2mountingbracketweighs0/9lb./0.4kg

Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket


Type 1

Figure 28: Single phase inverter with type 1 bracket - front and rear views

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Figure 29: Single phase inverter with type 1 bracket - side and bottom views

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Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2

Figure 30: Single phase inverter mounting bracket

Single Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket


Type 2

Figure 31: Single phase inverter with bracket type 2 - front, side and rear views

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Figure 32: Inverter mounting bracket Type 2

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Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1

Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 1

Figure 33: Three phase inverter with bracket type 1 - front and rear views

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Figure 34: Three phase inverter with bracket type 1 side and top views

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Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2

Figure 35: Three phase inverter mounting bracket

Three Phase Inverter and Mounting Bracket Type 2

Figure 36: Three phase inverter with bracket type 2 - front, side and rear views

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Appendix D: Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit

Appendix D: Connecting the AC and


DCStrings to the DC Safety Unit
Extendedpowerthreephaseinverters(SE25K-SE33.3K)canbesuppliedwithanoptional
integratedDCSafetyUnit.TheDCSafetyUnitincludes:
l MechanicalDCswitch(2-poledisconnection)
l DCsurgeprotection(TypeII)
l DCfuses(plus&minus;optional)
ThissectiondescribesconnectionstoDCSafetyUnitwithorwithoutfuses.Thefollowing
figureillustratestheDCSafetyUnitsuppliedwithfuses.

Figure 37: Inside the DC Safety Unit with fuses

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Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter

Connecting the ACGrid to the Inverter


Useafive-wirecableforthisconnection.Themaximumwiresizefortheinputterminal
blocksis16mm.
To connect the AC grid to the inverter via the DC Safety Unit:
1. TurnOFFthefollowing:
l TheinverterON/OFFswitch
l TheACcircuitbreaker
l TheDCSafetySwitchUnit
2. Opentheinvertercover:ReleasetheAllenscrewsandcarefullymovethecover
horizontallybeforeloweringit.
CAUTION!
When removing the cover, make sure not to damage internal components. SolarEdge
will not be held responsible for any components damaged as a result of incautious cover
removal.

3. LoosenthescrewsonthefrontcoveroftheDCSafetyUnit,asshownbelow:
Figure 38: Opening the DC Safety Unit cover

4. RemovetheDCSafetyUnitcover.
5. Strip35cmoftheexternalcableinsulationandstrip8mmoftheinternalwire
insulation.

Figure 39: Insulation stripping AC

6. OpentheACcableglandandinsertthecablethroughthegland( seeFigure 37).


7. ConnectthegroundingwiretotheequipmentgroundingterminalintheDCSafetyUnit.
NOTE
Connect the equipment grounding before connecting the AC wires to the AC terminal
block.

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Appendix D: Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit


8. InserttheremainingfourwiresthroughtheACconduittotheinverter,andconnectthem
totheappropriateterminalblocksintheinverteraccordingtothelabelsontheterminal
blocks(N,L1,L2andL3).

Figure 40: Three Phase Inverter AC Terminals

9. Tightenthescrewsofeachterminalwithatorqueof1.2-1.5N*m/0.88-1.1lb*ft.
10. Checkthatthewiresarefullyinsertedandcannotbepulledouteasily.
11. TightentheACcableglandwithatorqueof2.8-3.3N*m/2.0-2.4lb*ft.
12. Verifythattherearenounconnectedwires.
NOTE
If power control is enabled, it is important to respect the order of grid lines connection to
the inverter. A 120deg phase difference should be kept between L1 to L2 and between
L2 to L3 (L1-L2-L3 and not, for example L1-L3-L2).
If the grid lines are not in this order, an error is displayed on the LCD and the inverter will
not produce power.

Connecting the Strings to the DC Safety Unit


UptothreestringsmaybeconnectedinparalleltotheDCinputpairsoftheswitch.The
terminalsaresuitableforconnectionofcopperconductorsonly.
To connect the strings to the DC Safety Unit:
1. Strip8mmoftheDCwireinsulation.
2. InsertthewiresintotheDCinputglandsintheDCSafetyUnit.

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3. ConnecttheDCwiresaccordingtotheDC+andDC-labels:
l

ForDCterminalswithout fuses:Useastandardflat-bladescrewdrivertoconnect
thewirestothespring-clampterminals.
o Thescrewdriverbladeshouldfitfreelyintheterminalopening.Too
largeabladecancracktheplastichousing.
o

Insertthescrewdriverandpressthereleasemechanismandopenthe
clamp.

Inserttheconductorintotheroundopeningandremovethe
screwdriverthewireisautomaticallyclamped.

Figure 41: Spring-clamp terminals


l

ForDCterminalswith fuses:
o Insertthewiresintothesideopenings.
o

Fastenthescrewsatthetopofthefuses.

Figure 42: DC connection with fuses

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Appendix D: Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit


4. Verifythattherearenounconnectedwires.
5. ClosetheDCSafetyUnitcover.Attachthecoverandsecureitbytighteningthefour
screwswithatorqueof1.2N*m/0.9ft.*lb.
6. Ensurepropercableentrysealing;inspecttheentirecablerunandusestandardsealants
toavoidwaterpenetration.

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Appendix E: Safe DC

Appendix E: Safe DC
WhenACsupplytotheinverterisshutoff(byshuttingofftheACbreakeratthesite),orwhen
theinverterON/OFFswitchisturnedtoOFF,theDCvoltagedropstoasafevoltageof1Vper
optimizer.
TheSolarEdgeinvertersarecertifiedforcompliancewiththefollowingstandardsas
disconnectiondevicesforPVgenerators,meaningthattheycanreplaceaDCdisconnect:
l IEC60947-3:1999+Corrigendum:1999+A1:2001+Corrigendum1:2001+A2:2005;
l DINEN60947-3
l VDE0660-107:2006-03
l IEC60364-7-712:2002-05
l DINVDE0100-712:2006-06.
Incompliancewiththesestandards,thedisconnectionmechanismoperatesasfollows:
1. TurntheinverterON/OFFswitch,locatedatthebottomoftheinverter,toOFF,or
disconnecttheACbyshuttingofftheACbreakeratthesite.TheDCvoltagedisplayedon
theinverterLCDbeginstodecrease.
IftheACbreakerwasshutoff,theLCDdoesnotdisplay.Inthiscase,waitfiveminutes.
2. WhentheDCvoltagereachesasafevoltage,thePVconnectorsattheinputtotheinverter
canbedisconnected.AgalvanicseparationthenexistsbetweenthePVarrayandthe
inverter.
WARNING!

Undersinglefaultconditions,theSafeDCvoltageisonlyguaranteedwhen
usingmodulesofupto:
l 95Vocwhenusingthesinglephaseinverter
l 70Vocwhenusingthethreephaseinverter

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Appendix F: External Fan Maintenance and Replacement

Appendix F: External Fan Maintenance and


Replacement
Thethreephaseinvertershavetwofans:oneisinternalandrequiresaSolarEdgetechnician
toreplaceandtheotherisaccessiblefromtheoutsideoftheinverter.
AfanreplacementkitisavailablefromSolarEdge.

Figure 43: Inverter external fan

Fan Maintenance
1. Atleastonceayear,openthefanscreenandcleantheaccumulateddustusingabrush.
2. ChecktheFanStatusscreenontheLCD(refertoFan Status onpage52).
3. Ifoneofthefollowingoccurs,replacethefanasdescribedbelow:
l Whenthefanstopsoperating
l FanstatusisNot Working;Beforereplacingthefan,turntheinverterACOFFandON
andcheckifthestatusiscleared
l ThefollowingErrorisdisplayed:

External Fan Replacement


1. TurnOFFtheinverterON/OFFswitch,andwaituntiltheLCDindicatesthattheDCvoltage
issafe(<50V),orwaitfiveminutesbeforecontinuingtothenextstep.
WARNING!
If you cannot see the inverter panel, or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel,
wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge.

2. TurnOFFtheSafetySwitchandtheACswitchofthedistributionpanel.

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External Fan Replacement


3. UseaPhilipsscrewdrivertounfastenthesinglescrewofthefancover.
4. Openthefandoor.
5. Disconnectthefanconnectorandremovethefan.

Figure 44: Fan connector

6. Connectthefanconnectortothenewfan.
7. Closethefandoorandfastenthecoverscrew.
8. ChecktheFan Status onpage52.

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Appendix G: Replacing and Adding System Components

Appendix G: Replacing and Adding System


Components
NOTE
If you are permanently disassembling the installation or part of it, make sure to use the
disposal methods dictated by local regulations.

Replacing an Inverter
1. TurnOFFtheinverterON/OFFswitch,andwaituntiltheLCDindicatesthattheDCvoltage
issafe(<50V),orwaitfiveminutesbeforecontinuingtothenextstep.
WARNING!
If you cannot see the inverter panel, or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel,
wait five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge.

2. TurnOFFtheACswitchofthedistributionpanel.
3. OpentheinvertercoverasdescribedinRemoving the Inverter Coveronpage56.
4. DisconnecttheDCplugsandACwiresfromtheinverter.
5. Removethescrewssecuringtheinvertertothemountingbracketandremovetheinverter
fromthemountingbracket.
NOTE
If you remove the old inverter and do not immediately install a new one, use insulation
tape to isolate each of the AC and DC wires

6. Placethenewinverteronthemountingbracket;insertthescrewssecuringtheinverterto
themountingbracket.
7. FollowtheinstructionsofInstalling the Inverteronpage18andCommissioning the
Installationonpage29.
8. ConnecttheDCandACwirestotheinverter.

Adding, Removing, or Replacing Power Optimizers


1. TurnOFFtheinverterON/OFFswitch,andwaituntiltheLCDindicatesthattheDCvoltage
issafe(<50V),orwaitfiveminutesbeforecontinuingtothenextstep.
WARNING!
If you cannot see the inverter panel, or if a malfunction is indicated on the LCD panel, wait
five minutes for the input capacitors of the inverter to discharge.

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Adding, Removing, or Replacing Power Optimizers


2. TurnOFFtheACswitchofthemaindistributionpanel.
3. Disconnectandconnectthenecessarypoweroptimizers.
4. PerformpairingandotherproceduresdescribedinCommissioning the Installationonpage
29onallinverterstowhichpoweroptimizerswereaddedorfromwhichpower
optimizerswereremoved.
5. Inthemonitoringportal,replacetheserialnumberoftheremovedpoweroptimizerwith
serialnumberofthenewlyinstalledpoweroptimizer.

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