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Contents
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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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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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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.
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
Risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitor. Do not remove cover
until 5 minutes after disconnecting all sources of supply.
SolarEdge Inverter
TheSolarEdgeinverterefficientlyconvertsDCpowerfromthemodulesintoACpowerthat
canbefedintothemainACserviceofthesiteandfromtheretothegrid.Theinverteralso
receivesthemonitoringdatafromeachpoweroptimizerandtransmitsittoacentralserver
(theSolarEdgemonitoringportal;requiresInternetconnection).
SomeinvertersareavailablewithanoptionalDCSafetyUnit.TheDCSafetyUnitisa
manuallyoperatedswitchfordisconnectingtheDCpowerofaSolarEdgesystem.
TheDCSafetyUnitislocatedbelowtheinverterandisconnectedtotheinverterwithACand
DCwires.
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
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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
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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Inverter Interfaces
Thefollowingfigureshowstheinverterconnectorsandcomponents,locatedatthebottomof
theinverter.TheON/OFFswitchandtheLCDlightbuttonmayvarydependingontheinverter
model:
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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
Yellow
Module communication
Fault
AllLEDsturnonwhiletheinverterisbeingconfigured.
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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.
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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
20 cm / 8"
between inverters
between inverters
40 cm / 16"
20 cm / 8"
between inverters
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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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l ForType2-Alignthetwoindentationsintheinverterenclosurewiththetwo
triangularmountingtabsofthebracket,andlowertheinverteruntilitrestsonthe
bracketevenly.
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5. ForinverterswithDCSafetyUnit-Optionally,securetheSafetySwitchbrackettothe
wall:
l MarkthelocationofthebracketscrewfortheSafetySwitchanddrillthehole.
Figure 10: Safety Switch bracket
l Fastenthebracketusingastandardbolt.
Verifythatthebracketisfirmlyattachedtothemountingsurface.
6. Insertthetwosuppliedscrewsthroughtheouterheatsinkfinonbothsidesoftheinverter
andintothebracket.Tightenthescrewswithatorqueof4.0N*m/2.9lb.*ft.
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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.
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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
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Connect to
terminal
Line 1
L1
Line 2
L2
Line 3
Protective Earth
PE
Neutral
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.
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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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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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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 Pac [w]:theACoutputpower(shouldbe0.0sincetheinverterisOFF).
l OFF:theinverterON/OFFswitchisintheOFFposition.
Keepholdingfor5secondsuntilthefollowingisdisplayed:
Pairing
Turn
Switch To
On
2. TurntheinverterON/OFFswitchtoONwithin5seconds.Ifyouwaitlongerthan5
secondstheinverterexitsthepairingmode.Thefollowingmessageisdisplayedindicating
thattheinverterisperformingthepairing:
Pairing
Remaining
[sec]:180
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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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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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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.
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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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2. PresstheEnterbuttonforatleast5seconds.Thefollowingmessageisdisplayed:
Please enter
Password
********
3. UsethethreerightmostinternalLCDuserbuttonstotypeinthefollowingpassword:
12312312.Thefollowingmessageisdisplayed:
Country <Italy>
Language <Eng>
Communication
Power Control
Display
Maintenance
Information
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1If ZigBee is connected, the Wi-Fi Conf menu is not displayed. If ZigBee is not connected, ZigBee Conf and Wi-Fi Conf are
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1If Wi-Fi is connected, the ZigBee Conf menu is not displayed, and vice versa.
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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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Type <RRCR>
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
Please have these numbers ready when you contact SolarEdge Support.
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47
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.
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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
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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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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
o SS:SunSpec-foranon-SolarEdgelogger
Fan Status
ThiswindowisapplicabletoThreePhaseInvertersinvertersandprovidesinformationabout
thestatusoftheinverterexternalandinternalfans:
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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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54
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
2-4 mm
4.5-7 mm
2.5-5 mm
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ThecommunicationboardhasastandardRJ45terminalblockforEthernetconnection,a9-pin
terminalblockforRS485connection,asshownbelow:
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3. Removetheplasticsealfromthelargeopeningthathasacutintherubberfitting.
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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
1 The inverter connection does not support RX/TX polarity change. Supporting crossover Ethernet cables depends on the
switch capabilities.
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7. Fortheswitch/routerside,useapre-crimpedcableoruseacrimpertoprepareanRJ45
communicationconnector:InserttheeightwiresintotheRJ45connectorinthesame
orderasabove(Figure 22).
8. ConnectthecableRJ45connectortotheRJ45portoftheEthernetswitchorrouter.
Youcanconnectmorethanoneinvertertothesameswitch/routerortodifferent
switches/routers,asneeded.Eachinvertersendsitsmonitoreddataindependentlytothe
SolarEdgemonitoringportal.
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ThefollowingsectionsdescribehowtophysicallyconnecttheRS485busandhowtoconfigure
thebus.
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4. LoosenthescrewsofpinsA(+),B(-),andGontheleftoftheRS485terminalblock.
5. InsertthewireendsintotheG, AandBpinsshownabove.UseFour-orsix-wiretwisted
paircableforthisconnection.YoucanuseanycolorwireforeachoftheA,BandG
connections,aslongasthesamecolorwireisusedforallApins,thesamecolorforallB
pinsandthesamecolorforallGpins.
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7. Tightentheterminalblockscrews.
8. Checkthatthewiresarefullyinsertedandcannotbepulledouteasily.
9. PushtheRS485terminalblockfirmlyallthewayintotheconnectorontherightsideof
thecommunicationboard.
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63
64
65
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
an Ethernet (LAN)
Connection on page 57
3rd
4th
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Troubleshooting
Error Message
Error Description
Troubleshooting
5th
6th
submenu:
Address: prod.solaredge.com
7th
Port: 22222
8th
67
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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.
Phase
LCD
Message
Description
Troubleshooting
Check the fan status screen ("Fan Status " on page 52. If
N/A
1-4
Fan # Failure
SW Error
111,113
The lines connections to the inverter are incorrect, for
N/A
112
Wrong AC
connection
N/A
Surge
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AC Current
Error Codes
Phase
LCD
Description
Message
Troubleshooting
o
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
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Error Codes
Phase
LCD
Message
Description
Troubleshooting
o
58/59/60
High (Line
1/2/3)
o
o
15
72
102
High
Error Codes
Phase
LCD
Description
Message
Troubleshooting
16
123
Hardware Error
17
104
Temperature
Too High
Over temperature
o
24
N/A
Faulty Temp.
Sensor
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Error Codes
Phase
LCD
Description
Message
Troubleshooting
121
Isolation Fault
122
Faulty AC
Relay
o
o
27, 153
28
Hardware Error
RCD Sensor
Error
test phase.
29-30
N/A
Phase Balance
Error
limit.
o
o
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Error Codes
Phase
LCD
Description
Message
Troubleshooting
o
AC Voltage Too
31, 33
64/65/66
High (Line
1/2/3)
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
o
o
75
Error Codes
36
Phase
72/74/75
LCD
Description
Message
DC Injection
(Line 1/2/3)
Troubleshooting
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.
43
N/A
44
44
Internal HW
Error
No Country
Selected
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Phase
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
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Turn the inverter OFF and then ON. If this fault persists,
is supported.
Error Codes
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
Grid error.
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.
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Problem
String voltage is 0V
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
optimizers is disconnected
outputs
optimizers
optimizer inputs
Wrong polarity connection on one of
the strings
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Check if an extra power
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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Possible Cause
Possible Solution
SolarEdge Key.
If you connected the inverter to
the SolarEdge monitoring
portal using one of the
communication options, you
can perform pairing remotely.
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SE3000
SE3500
SE4000
SE4000-16A
SE5000
SE6000
Unit
2200
3000
3500
4000
4000
50001
6000
2200
3000
3500
4000
4000
50001
6000
Output
220/230/240
Vac
184 264.5
Vac
AC frequency(nominal)
50/60 5
Hz
12
16.52
19.52
22
16
27
27
12
16.52
19.52
22
16
27
27
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
SE4000
SE4000-16A
SE5000
SE6000
38
Unit
<3%
Protective class
Class I
Yes
thresholds
Overvoltage category
III
Input
Recommended Maximum DC
power 1 (Module STC)
2750
3750
4350
5000
Transformer-less, ungrounded
Yes
500
5000
6250
7500
Vdc
350
8.5
11.5
13.5
Vdc
15.5
Reverse-polarity protection
Yes
15.5
19.5
23
Adc
Adc
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SE2200
SE3000
SE3500
SE4000-16A
SE5000
SE6000
97.5
97.4
97.4
Unit
III
SE4000
600 k Sensitivity
97.6
97.6
97.6
97.5
97.5
<2.5
%
W
Additional Features
Supported communication interfaces
Standard Compliance
Safety
RoHS
Yes
Installation Specifications
AC output
DC input
Dimensions (W x L x H)
Weight
Cooling
mm
1 MC4 pair
2 MC4 pairs
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
2000
<95
category
Pollution degree classification
2/3
(inside/outside)
Bracket mounted (bracket provided)
Recommendedcircuitbreaker/fusesizetouseattheconnectionpointoftheSolarEdgeinvertertothegrid:
Inverter
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
SE5000
27
32
SE6000
27
32
85
SE5K
SE7K
SE8K
SE9K
SE10K
SE12.5K
Unit
4000
5000
7000
8000
9000
10000
12500
VA
4000
5000
7000
8000
9000
10000
12500
VA
Output
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
SE7K
SE8K
SE9K
SE10K
SE12.5K
Unit
Aac(rms)
3/20
/ ms
33
<3%
Protective class
Class I
Yes
III
Input
Maximum DC power (Module STC)
5400
6750
9450
10800
Transformer-less, ungrounded
Yes
900
12150
13500
16850
Vdc
750
7
8.5
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
98
SE10K
Yes
SE9K
97.3
97.3
97.3
97.5
97.5
97.6
< 2.5
97.7
%
W
Additional Features
Supported communication
interfaces
Standard Compliance
Safety
Grid connection standards1
Emissions
WEEE, RoHS
Installation Specifications
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SE4K - SE12.5K
SE4K
SE5K
SE7K
SE8K
SE9K
AC output
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
mm
33.2
kg
<95
dBA
2/3
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
15000
16000
17000
25000
27600
33300
VA
15000
16000
17000
25000
27600
33300
VA
480/277
Vac
Output
380/220; 400/230
(nominal)
AC output voltage range
184 264.5
AC frequency
244-305 Vac
50/60 5
Hz
23
25.5
26
38
40
23
25.5
26
38
40
40
@220V
40
A
A
300 / 30
mA
90
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
<3%
Protective class
Class I
Yes
thresholds
Overvoltage category
III
Input
Maximum DC power (Module STC)
20250
21600
22950
Transformer-less, ungrounded
33750
37250
45000
Yes
900
1000
Vdc
750
840
Vdc
40
Adc
23
25
26
Reverse-polarity protection
Yes
37
40
Adc
91
SE15K - SE33.3K
SE15K
SE16K
SE17K
98
98
SE33.3K
Unit
98.5
98.3
III
SE27.6K
1M Sensitivity
Overvoltage category
SE25K
98
97.6
97.7
97.7
< 2.5
<4
Additional Features
Supported communication interfaces
N/A
1000V / 40A
DC Surge Protection
N/A
N/A
Optional, 20A
Compliance
N/A
UTE-C15-712-1
Standard Compliance
Safety
92
SE15K - SE33.3K
SE15K
SE16K
SE17K
SE25K
SE27.6K
SE33.3K
Unit
WEEE, RoHS
Yes
Installation Specifications
AC output
DC input
Dimensions (HxWxD)
mm
mm
N/A
mm
Weight
33.2
42
kg
N/A
45
kg
<95
93
SE15K - SE33.3K
SE15K
Noise (typical)
SE16K
SE17K
SE25K
<50
SE27.6K
<55
SE33.3K
Unit
dBA
Maximum altitude
2000
2/3
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
63
40
63
SE33.3K
40
63
Specification
2-pole Disconnection
1000V / 40A
DC Surge Protection
Optional, 20A
2.7 kg
UTE-C15-712-1
Class II
95
Figure 28: Single phase inverter with type 1 bracket - front and rear views
96
Figure 29: Single phase inverter with type 1 bracket - side and bottom views
97
Figure 31: Single phase inverter with bracket type 2 - front, side and rear views
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99
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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Figure 36: Three phase inverter with bracket type 2 - front, side and rear views
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3. LoosenthescrewsonthefrontcoveroftheDCSafetyUnit,asshownbelow:
Figure 38: Opening the DC Safety Unit cover
4. RemovetheDCSafetyUnitcover.
5. Strip35cmoftheexternalcableinsulationandstrip8mmoftheinternalwire
insulation.
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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.
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ForDCterminalswithout fuses:Useastandardflat-bladescrewdrivertoconnect
thewirestothespring-clampterminals.
o Thescrewdriverbladeshouldfitfreelyintheterminalopening.Too
largeabladecancracktheplastichousing.
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Insertthescrewdriverandpressthereleasemechanismandopenthe
clamp.
Inserttheconductorintotheroundopeningandremovethe
screwdriverthewireisautomaticallyclamped.
ForDCterminalswith fuses:
o Insertthewiresintothesideopenings.
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Fastenthescrewsatthetopofthefuses.
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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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Fan Maintenance
1. Atleastonceayear,openthefanscreenandcleantheaccumulateddustusingabrush.
2. ChecktheFanStatusscreenontheLCD(refertoFan Status onpage52).
3. Ifoneofthefollowingoccurs,replacethefanasdescribedbelow:
l Whenthefanstopsoperating
l FanstatusisNot Working;Beforereplacingthefan,turntheinverterACOFFandON
andcheckifthestatusiscleared
l ThefollowingErrorisdisplayed:
2. TurnOFFtheSafetySwitchandtheACswitchofthedistributionpanel.
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6. Connectthefanconnectortothenewfan.
7. Closethefandoorandfastenthecoverscrew.
8. ChecktheFan Status onpage52.
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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.
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