AEG AS-IC01-2 Series User manual

THREE-PHASE GRID-TIED SOLAR INVERTER
AS-IC01-2 (12 kW TO 30 kW)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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AEG GRID-TIED THREE-PHASE SOLAR INVERTER INSTALLATION MANUAL
Thank you for choosing the reliability of AEG grid-tied solar inverters!
This installation manual is intended for dealers and installers involved in the planning, installation and commissioning of
photovoltaic systems deploying AEG solar inverters. These instructions are meant to provide you with valuable infor-
mation to ensure that your PV installation runs smoothly and achieves optimal yields over its whole lifecycle.
AEG grid-tied solar inverters are tested and approved by acknowledged independent certification authorities and can
only be installed by qualified professional companies. Please observe the standards and regulations applying to photo-
voltaic systems in the relevant countries, as well as the rules of the employers’ liability insurance associations for accident
protection. Failure to comply with these can result in major injuries and damage.
Product series: AEG grid-tied three-phase solar inverters AS-IC01-xxx-2 (12 kW to 30 kW)

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1. Safety Precautions..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Icons................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Safety Guidelines.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.1 Delivery and Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.2 Grid-tied operation............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2.3 Maintenance and Inspection....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2.4 Storage........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.5 Product End of Life............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2. Product Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Solar Grid-tied Power Generation Systems...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Application................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Supported grid connection structure..............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Product Appearance.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Labels......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Packaging labels ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.2 Product label..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.3.3 Product models ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.4 Technical parameters ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.5 Dimensions and weight...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
3. Installation.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.1 Unpacking inspection.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Before installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.2.1 Installation tools.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.2 Installation place................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.2.3 Connection cables.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.4 Miniature circuit breakers....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Mechanical installation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3.1 Installation of three-phase inverters..............................................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Electrical installation.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.4.1 Connection of solar modules................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.4.2 AC connection of three-phase inverters 12 kW to 30 kW ......................................................................................................................................................25
4. Operation......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

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4.1 Inspection before operation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.2 Grid-tied operation..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Stopping................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 28
4.4 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
4.4.1 Regular maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 28
4.4.2 Maintenance guide....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5. Display panel..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
5.1 LED indicators ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
5.2 Operation panel.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
5.3 LCD display......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4 Functions operation.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.4.1 Monitoring parameters.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.4.2 History......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.4.3 Statistics .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.4.4 Parameter settings......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
5.4.5 System Information....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.4.6 Faults........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.4.7 Inverter control.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
5.4.8 Mode settings..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.5 Grid selection.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
6. Monitoring communication........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
6.1 Standard communication..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
6.2 Optional communication...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
6.3 AEG WiFi200 (AEG WiFi Stick) communication module.................................................................................................................................................................... 47
6.3.1 AEG WiFi Stick product overview.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
6.3.2 Remote Monitoring and Local Monitoring; the AEG InverterControl App and Portal.............................................................................48
7. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
8. Contact.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51
9. Annex: Warranty Card......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

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1. Safety Precautions
This section describes relevant warning symbols recurring in the installation and operation manual of AEG three-phase
solar inverters of the series AS-IC01-2. Icons highlight relevant information for the physical and property safety of the
user. Compliance to the provided instructions is essential to prevent physical injury and product damage.
1.1 Icons
Below is a list of the icons used in this manual:
Icon
Meaning
Instruction
Danger Serious physical injury or even death may occur in case of
noncompliance with the requirement.
Warning Physical injury or product damage may occur in case of
noncompliance with the requirement.
Prohibited Damage may occur in case of
noncompliance with the requirement.
Hot surface Product surface may become hot. Do not touch.
Note Useful information for product maintenance and operation is provided
Table 1: Icon meaning
1.2 Safety Guidelines
5 minutes
Look for any visible damage to the package or the product itself. Double-check the order information
and the product nameplate to ensure the products are of the ordered type. Should you find any prob-
lems, contact the shipping company and / or your supplier as soon as possible before attempting
product installation.
Only qualified electricians are allowed to install the inverter.
Do not carry out any wiring and inspection nor change components when the inverter is connected
to power supply. Hazardous voltages may still be present in the inverter even when the AC and DC
main switches are turned off. Ensure that DC and AC side circuit breakers have been disconnected
and wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the inverter to undertake any operation on the inverter.
This ensures that the capacitors are electrically discharged.

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The product can cause a DC current to be generated in the external protective earth conductor. In
case of direct or indirect contact, a residual current-operated protective (RCD) or monitoring (RCM)
device is strongly recommend to be used for protection. Only a RCD or RCM of Type B is allowed on
the product’s supply side.
Ensure that there is no electromagnetic interference from other electrical and electronic equipment
at the installation site.
Only use original parts and components. Do not unauthorizedly refit the inverter.
All the electric installation needs to be compliant with the national or local laws and standards.
The temperature of individual parts or the enclosure of the inverter –especially the heat sink– may
become hot during and due to normal operation. Avoid possible burns. Do not touch.
The inverter must be reliably grounded before operation.
Do not unauthorizedly open the inverter cover. The electrical parts and components inside the in-
verter are electrostatic. Take measurements to avoid electrostatic discharge during relevant opera-
tions.
Technical personnel (Operators) who can carry out installation, wiring, commissioning, maintenance,
troubleshooting and replacement of the AEG inverter series must meet the following requirements:
•The Operator has to be professionally trained
•The Operator must read this manual completely and master the related safety precautions
•The Operator needs to be fully familiar with the composition and operating principle of the
whole grid-tied photovoltaic power generation system and related standards of the coun-
tries/regions where the installation / project is located.
•The Operator must wear personal protective equipment.
1.2.1 Delivery and Installation
AEG AS-IC01-2 series of grid-tied three-phase solar inverters are meant
to be deployed only with crystalline silicon solar modules.

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Keep the package and unit complete, dry and clean during storage and delivery.
Due to product weight, lifting and installing the inverter requires two workers.
Lift and install the inverter with appropriate tools to ensure safe and normal operation and avoid
physical injury or death. Workers are also required to follow mechanical protective measures, such as
wearing protective shoes and work clothes.
Only qualified electricians are allowed to install the inverter.
Do not put or install the inverter on or close to combustible materials.
Keep the installation site away from children and public access.
Remove metal accessories such as rings or bracelets before installation and electrical connection to
avoid electric shock.
Cover solar modules with light-tight materials. When exposed to light or sunlight, solar modules will
generate potentially dangerous voltage and supply DC voltage to the inverter.
The inverter input voltage must not exceed the maximum input voltage, otherwise inverter damage
may occur.
The positive and negative pole of solar modules should not be grounded, otherwise irrecoverable
damage may occur. Ensure the proper grounding of the inverter; improper connection or no ground-
ing may cause the inverter to stop.
Ensure reliable installation and electrical connection.
1.2.2 Grid-tied operation
Only qualified electricians are allowed to operate the inverter under the permission of local energy
authorities. All electrical connections must meet the electrical standards of the countries/regions in
which the installation / project is located.
Ensure reliable installation and electrical connection before operation.
Do not unauthorizedly open the inverter cover during operation. The electrical parts and components
inside the inverter are electrostatic.
1.2.3 Maintenance and Inspection
Only qualified electricians are allowed carry out inverter maintenance, inspection and component re-
placement. If the product requires maintenance, contact the local dealer / your supplier.
Ensure that unauthorized third parties do not access the maintenance area during maintenance op-
erations. Secure the area by affixing temporary warning signs to dissuade third parties from entering
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5 minutes
Before attempting any maintenance, disconnect first all power supplies of the grid to the inverter.
Thereafter, disconnect the breakers; wait for at least 5 minutes until the inverter is discharged before
attempting maintenance.
Please follow electrostatic protection norms and take correct protective measures because
circuits and components in the inverter are sensitive to electrostatic electricity.
Do not use non-original parts and components during maintenance.
After solving faults / problems that may affect the safety and performance of the inverter, restart the
inverter.
Do not get close to or touch any metal conductive part of the grid or inverter, otherwise electric shock,
physical injury or death and fire may occur. Always pay attention to warning icons and instructions
signaling the possibility of an electric shock.
1.2.4 Storage
If the inverter is not deployed immediately and has to be stored, please follow the below recommendations:
Do not remove the packaging.
Store the inverter in a dry, clean place to prevent erosion caused by dust and water vapor.
Make sure that storage temperature stays in the range
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40°C~+70° and relative humidity stays in the
range 5%RH~95%RH.
If you have to stack the inverters, follow the original stacking configuration from the original shipment.
Handle the inverter with care to avoid personal injuries or damages to the product.
Keep the product away from chemically corrosive substances that might corrode the product.
Periodic inspections are required. If the packaging is damaged for whatever the cause, replace promptly
the packaging material.
After long
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germ storage, the inverters need to be inspected and tested by qualified personnel before
they are put into use.
1.2.5 Product End of Life
Please abide with local regulations for the inverter disposal.
Do not dispose the inverter with household waste. The inverter and its components should be dealt
with as industrial waste. The user has the responsibility and obligation to send the inverter to the
locally appointed organization for recycling and disposal.

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2. Product Overview
The following section describes product appearance, packaging, accessories, technical parameters and other relevant
information concerning the AEG grid-tied three-phase solar inverters of the AS-IC01-2 series.
2.1 Solar Grid-tied Power Generation Systems
2.1.1 Application
Photovoltaic (solar) grid-tied power generation systems consists of solar modules, grid-tied inverters, metering devices,
and public grid.
Figure 1: Scheme of solar grid-tied power generation system
The Grid-tied solar inverter is the core of photovoltaic power generation system. Solar energy is converted into DC
electric energy through solar modules and is then transformed by grid-tied solar inverters into sinusoidal AC energy
which has the same frequency and phase as the public grid; this electricity can then be fed to the grid. AEG AS-IC01-2
series of three-phase grid-tied solar inverters are only deployed in solar grid-tied power generation system. The DC input
is only provided by crystalline silicon solar modules whose negative and positive poles are not grounded.
The solar modules need to be compliant with IEC 61730 Class A rating.
AEG AS-IC01-2 series of grid-tied three-phase solar inverters are meant
to be deployed only with crystalline silicon solar modules.
Solar modules AEG solar inverter Net meter Electric grid

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2.1.2 Supported grid connection structure
The AEG inverter series AS-IC01-2 supports TN-S, TN-C, TT and IT grid connection. When applied to the TT connection,
the N-to-PE voltage should be less than 30V.
Figure 2: Grid type