SolarEdge StorEdge Solution with Backup User manual

Installation Guide

StorEdge Solution with

Backup

For North America

Version 1.5

Disclaimers

Important Notice

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necessary. However, discrepancies cannot be excluded. No guarantee is made for the

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depending on product models.

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FCC Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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.

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Revision History

Version 1.5 (Feb. 2019)

Added Proposition 65 warning (for California).

Addition of appendix:

External Rapid Shutdown

on page 143

Power optimizer clearance - no clearance is required on the mounting bracket side

Addition of new appendix:

Powering the LG Chem Battery Off and On

on page 147.

Addition of reference to troubleshooting undetected devices application note

Torque for grounding using the equipment grounding bus-bar: 3.4 N*M/

30 lb-in

Update of product names

Addition of possibility to use compatible connectors from third-party

manufacturers

Recommendation to mount the power optimizer in a location protected from direct

sunlight

Updated warning about sealing unused power optimizer input connectors

Max distance between the battery and inverter is 70 ft / 20m

Removal of StorEdge Connection Unit Replacement

Addition of caution - installation in saline environment

Update regarding use of extension cables in power optimizer installation guidelines

Removal of recommendation to connect the battery and set DIP switch when the

battery is on the floor, for easier access

Addition of low battery SOE troubleshooting

Addition of important safety feature: restart behavior functionality

Addition of link to the Designer web page

Addition of battery charge/ discharge self-test and troubleshooting

Version 1.4 (Nov. 2018)

Changed the LG battery powering off sequence.

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Version 1.3 (Oct. 2017)

In Power Optimizer Installation chapter:

Added warning about grounding the power optimizer metallic enclosure

Added: circuit conductors must be sized according to NEC 690.9 when

combining strings

Removed reference to racking models and their grounding methods

Removed mentioning of tracker

In inverter Installation chapter:

Added a caution about not altering the StorEdge Connection Unit

enclosure:SolarEdge does not permit opening or puncturing the StorEdge

Connection Unit in any location other than the pre-defined drill guide

locations, or otherwise altering the construction of the enclosure, as this may

compromise safety and will void the warranty.

Connection to/from the Connection Unit:

450V DCto BAT connector (DC- and DC+connections) corrected in the

connection diagram

Added a diagram of LG battery connection to inverter with 3 DIP switches

In Configuration Menu Options:

Power Control section:

Removed Phase Balance link and info

Added a note about compliance with UL 1741 Supplement A.

Added link to P(Q) diagram application note

Maintenance section:

Added links to application notes (Upgrading the inverter using SD card;

Isolation fault troubleshooting; Arc fault detection)

Removed Optimizer Conf

In System Configuration chapter:

The communication board firmware (CPU) version must be 3.xxxx and later on

all SolarEdge inverters at the same site

Screens changed when configuring LG battery

StorEdge Control instructions and menu updated

Connection Unit replacement - removed

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Updated links

Technical specification - updated

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Contents

Disclaimers 1

Important Notice 1

FCC Compliance 2

Revision History 3

HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9

Safety Symbols Information 9

IMPORTANTINVERTER SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 10

Chapter 1: Overview 15

The StorEdge Solution Components 15

Additional Reference 17

Installation Workflow 17

Installation Equipment List 19

Inverter Transport and Storage 19

Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers 20

Safety 20

Package Contents 23

Installation Guidelines 23

Step 1: Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers 25

Step 2: Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimizer 28

Step 3: Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings 29

Step 4: Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection 29

Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter 31

Inverter Package Contents 31

Identifying the Inverter 32

Inverter Interfaces 32

Mounting the Inverter 35

Chapter 4: Auto-transformer and Backed-up Loads Panel Installation (for

Backup) 40

Mounting the Auto-transformer 41

Installing the Backed-up Loads Panel 41

Chapter 5: Meter Installation 43

Chapter 6: Commissioning the Installation 45

Removing the Inverter Cover 45

Step 1: Activating the System 46

Step 2: Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter 50

Step 3: Verifying Proper Activation 52

Step 4: Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data 53

Chapter 7: StorEdge Inverter Connections 56

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Installing the 9VBattery and Fuses 57

Connecting the Strings to the Inverter 58

Connecting to the Battery 59

DIPSwitch Setup 64

Connecting Communication to the Meter 66

Connecting to AC 67

Chapter 8: User Interface 71

LCD User Buttons 71

Inverter Configuration – Setup Mode 72

Configuration Menu Options 79

Status Screens - Operational Mode 86

Chapter 9: Setting Up Communication to the Monitoring Platform 96

Communication Options 98

Communication Connectors 99

Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection 101

Creating an RS485 Bus Connection 104

Verifying the Connection 108

Chapter 10: System Configuration 109

Upgrading the Inverter Firmware Version 109

Configuring the RS485 Bus for Battery and Meter Connection 111

Configuring StorEdge Applications 114

Verifying StorEdge Components Functionality 119

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 123

Communication Troubleshooting 123

Power Optimizer Troubleshooting 124

StorEdge Connection Unit LEDs 127

Additional StorEdge Troubleshooting 128

StorEdge Error Codes 132

Appendix B: Opening Conduit Drill Guides 136

Appendix C: Replacing and Adding System Components 138

Replacing an Inverter 138

9V Battery Replacement 139

Fuse Replacement 141

Battery Replacement 142

Appendix D: External Rapid Shutdown 143

Appendix E: Mechanical Specifications 145

Inverter Dimensions 145

Auto-transformer Dimensions 146

Appendix F: Powering the LG Chem Battery Off and On 147

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StorEdge Single Phase Inverter with Connection Unit for High Power Technical

Specifications 148

StorEdge Inverter 148

Auto-Transformer Technical Specifications 152

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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.

AVERTISSEMENT!

Dénote un risque: il attire l'attention sur une opération qui, si elle n'est pas faite

ou suivi correctement, pourrait causer des blessures ou un danger de mort. Ne

pas dépasser une telle note avant que les conditions requises soient

totallement comprises et accomplies.

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.

ATTENTION!

Dénote un risque: il attire l'attention sur une opération qui, si elle n'est pas faite

ou suivi correctement, pourrait causer un dommage ou destruction de

l'équipement. Ne pas dépasser une telle note avant que les conditions requises

soient totallement comprises et accomplies.

NOTE

Denotes additional information about the current subject.

IMPORTANTSAFETYFEATURE

Denotes information about safety issues.

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