SolarEdge SE12.5k User manual

Installation Guide

Three Phase Inverter with

Synergy Technology

For Europe and APAC

Version 1.2

Disclaimers

Important Notice

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Disclaimers 1

Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Installation MAN-01-00402-1.2

Emission Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits applied by the

local regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

-Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Installation MAN-01-00402-1.2

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Contents

Disclaimers 1

Important Notice 1

Emission Compliance 2

Contents 3

Support and Contact Information 5

Version History 6

HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7

Safety Symbols Information 7

IMPORTANTINVERTERSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 8

Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System 10

Power Optimiser 10

Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology 11

Monitoring Platform 12

Installation Procedure 12

Installation Equipment List 12

Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers 14

Safety 14

Installation Guidelines 15

Step 1: Mounting the Power Optimizers 17

Step 2: Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimiser 17

Step 3: Connecting Power Optimisers in Strings 18

Step 4: Verifying Proper Power Optimiser Connection 19

Chapter 3: Installing the Primary and Secondary Unit(s) 21

Primary Unit Package Contents 21

Secondary Unit Package Contents 21

Identifying the Units 21

Primary Unit Interface 22

Connection Unit Interface 26

Secondary Unit Interface 28

Mounting and Connecting the Primary and Secondary Unit(s) 28

Chapter 4: Connecting the AC and Strings to the Connection Unit 36

Grid Connection Guidelines 36

Connecting the AC Grid to the Connection Unit 37

Connecting the AC Grid and Grounding to the Connection Unit 38

Connecting the Strings to the Connection Unit 40

Selecting a Residual Current Device (RCD) 42

Chapter 5: Activating, Commissioning and Configuring the System Using the

Inverter SetApp 43

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Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Installation MAN-01-00402-1.2

Step 1: Activating the Installation 43

Step 2: Commissioning and Configuring the Installation 44

Step 3: Verifying Proper Activation and Commissioning 49

Viewing System Status 49

Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data 58

Chapter 6: Setting Up Communication 61

Communication Options 62

Communication Connectors 63

Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection 66

Creating an RS485 Bus Connection 70

RS485 Bus Configuration 73

Verifying the Connection 73

Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting 76

Identifying Errors 76

Power Optimizer Troubleshooting 78

Troubleshooting Communication 80

Appendix B: Mechanical Specifications 82

Primary Unit and Connection Unit 82

Secondary Unit 82

Appendix C: SafeDC™ 83

Appendix D: External Fan Maintenance and Replacement 84

Fan Maintenance 84

External Fan Replacement 84

Appendix E: Replacing System Components 87

Replacing the Primary Unit 87

Replacing a Secondary Unit 89

Replacing the Connection Unit 89

Replacing Power Optimisers 91

Appendix F: Determining the Circuit Breaker Size 92

Revision History 92

Introduction 92

Using Transformers in Commercial Three Phase Inverter Installations 92

Determining the Size of an Inverter Circuit Breaker 94

Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology - Technical Specifications

(Europe and APAC) 96

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Support and Contact Information

If you have technical problems concerning SolarEdge products, please contact us:

Country Phone E-Mail

Australia (+61) 1800 465 567 support@solaredge.net.au

APAC (Asia Pacific)(+972) 073 240 3118 support-asia@solaredge.com

Belgium (+32) 0800-76633 support@solaredge.be

China (+86) 21 6212 5536 support_china@solaredge.com

DACH & Rest of Europe

(+49) 089 454 59730 support@solaredge.de

France (+33) 0800 917410 support@solaredge.fr

Italy (+39) 0422 053700 support@solaredge.it

Japan (+81) 03 6262 1223 support@solaredge.jp

Netherlands (+31) 0800-7105 support@solaredge.nl

New Zealand (+64) 0800 144 875 support@solaredge.net.au

Republic of Ireland (+353) 1800-901-575 support-uk@solaredge.com

United Kingdom (+44) 0800 028 1183

US & Canada (+1) 510 498 3200 ussupport@solaredge.com

Greece (+49) 89 454 59730

support@solaredge.com

Israel (+972) 073 240 3122

Middle East & Africa (+972) 073 240 3118

South Africa (+27) 0800 982 659

Turkey (+90) 216 706 1929

Worldwide (+972) 073 240 3118

Before contact, make sure to have the following information at hand:

Model and serial number of the product in question.

The error indicated on the Inverter SetApp mobile application or on the

monitoring platform or by the LEDs, if there is such an indication.

System configuration information, including the type and number of modules

connected and the number and length of strings.

The communication method to the SolarEdge server, if the site is connected.

The inverter software version as appears in the status screen.

Support and Contact Information 5

Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Installation MAN-01-00402-1.2

Version History

Version 1.2 (February 2019)

Updated technical specifications

Removed the 'Recommended circuit breaker/ fuse size to use

at the grid connection point' table and other modifications

Added appendix 'Determining the Circuit Breaker Size' and paragraph

referencing to it, in the 'Grid Connection Guidelines' section.

Added step 'Disconnect the AC to the inverter by turning OFF the

circuit breakers on the distribution panel' in Replacing a Secondary

Unit

In the 'To connect AC and ground' procedure - added note about lug

requirements.

Version 1.1 (May 2018)

Modified the LED table: deleted 'no AC power' row ,in Inverter

firmware upgrade row: changed blinking to alternating, added a

comment and footnote and separated the Percentage of AC

Production table form the main table

Changed clearance between inverters to 5 cm.

Grid Connection Guidelines - 'In some countries, the SolarEdge

three phase inverters can be connected to 220 /230 V-L delta

grids. Added 220 /230 V-L

Mounting and Connecting the Primary and Secondary Unit(s)

added step 10 cable ring

Addition of possibility to use compatible connectors from third-party

manufacturers upon SolarEdge limitation

Changed inverter name to Three Phase Inverter with synergy

technology

Version 1 (December 2017)

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HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

During installation, testing and inspection, adherence to all the handling and safety

instructions is mandatory. Failure to do so may result in injury or loss of life and

damage to the equipment.

Safety Symbols Information

The following safety symbols are used in this document. Familiarize yourself with the

symbols and their meaning before installing or operating the system.

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.

Disposal requirements under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

regulations:

NOTE

Discard this product according to local regulations or send it back to

SolarEdge.

HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7

Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Installation MAN-01-00402-1.2

IMPORTANT INVERTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

The inverter cover must be opened only after shutting off the inverter ON/OFF

switch located at the bottom of the Primary Unit, above the Connection Unit.

This disables the DC voltage inside the inverter and opens the AC relays.

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 is 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.

WARNING!

SafeDC complies with IEC60947-3 when installing the system with a worst

case SafeDC voltage (under fault conditions) < 120V.

The worst case voltage is defined as: Voc,max+ (String Length-1)*1V, where:

Voc,max = Maximum Voc (at lowest temperature) of the PV module in

the string (for a string with multiple module models, use the max

value)

String Length = number of power optimizers in the string

CAUTION!

This unit must be operated according to the technical specification datasheet

provided with the unit.

CAUTION!

HEAVY OBJECT. To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use proper lifting

techniques, and if required - a lifting aid.

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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.

NOTE

A SolarEdge inverter may be installed in a site with a generator, however

must not operate at the same time as the generator.

Operating an inverter and a generator simultaneously will void the warranty.

SolarEdge requires installing a physical or electronic interlock, which will

prevent the generator and inverter from operating simultaneously. Interlock

procurement, installation, maintenance and support are the responsibility of

the installer. Damage to the inverter due to incorrect interlock installation or

use of an interlock that is incompatible with the SolarEdge system will render

the SolarEdge warranty invalid.

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.

For details refer to: http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/lightning_surge_protection.pdf

IMPORTANT INVERTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9

Three Phase Inverter with Synergy Technology Installation MAN-01-00402-1.2

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