Allume SolShare User manual

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SolShare
Installation Manual

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Australia - AE-PN-101-V3.0
This manual is intended for installations in Australia.
It is subject to change. Please check our website at
www.allumeenergy.com.au for the most up-to-date manual version.
AE-PN-101-V3.0
© Copyright – Allume Energy - All rights reserved.
This manual accompanies our equipment for use by the end users.
The technical instructions and illustrations contained in this manual are to be treated as condential and no part may be reproduced without the prior
written permission of Allume Energy and end users may not divulge the information contained herein or use this manual for purposes other than those
strictly connected with correct use of the equipment.
All information and specications are subject to change without notice.

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Summary
Commissioning Document
I/ What’s in the box
II/ Mounting the SolShare
A. Installation site selection
B. Installation
III/ Electrical connection
A. Input / Output connections
B. Output connection to main switchboard
C. Running current transformer tails
D. Current transformers to SolShare connections
E. Current transformer clipping
F. Launch the SolShare
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p10
p10
p12
p13
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p14
p14

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Hello
Thank you for purchasing a SolShare system.
You are supporting the growth of cutting edge Australian
made solar technology. Due to the novelty of this product,
this installation will likely be dierent from any other piece
of solar technology you have installed in the past. As a
result, please follow the guidelines in this manual carefully.
Your system is designed to meet all Australian conditions,
regulations and codes. This guide provides the general
instruction of the installation procedure of the SolShare.
If you have questions or feedback on the product or this
manual, feel free to reach out to Allume on [phone]
and ask for a technical representative. Otherwise, you can
email [e-mail] with any queries.

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Commissioning Notes
To be completed during installation and entered to commissioning app
Serial Number:
Installer name: Company:
SolShare Connection
Unit Connected (eg: Apt 1, Unit B, Common light & power, No connection)
Single-Phase Three-Phase
R1
W1
B1
R2
W2
B2
R3
W3
B3
R4
W4
B4
R5
W5
B5
Unit Connection Identier
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
Installation Address:
State: Postcode: Country:

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Opening of the SolShare must only be performed by certied electrician.
WARNING: This equipment is connected to multiple sources of supply. Isolate all supplies before working on this equipment.
Each input circuit and each output circuit represent a source of supply.
WARNING: The specied shutdown procedure must be followed prior to working on this equipment.
WARNING: This equipment must be permanently earthed.
WARNING: This product relies on passive cooling, install in a well-ventilated location in accordance with the mounting instructions.
CAUTION: HEAVY OBJECT – This product has a weight of approximately 38kg. It’s un-boxing and mounting requires 2 people.
CAUTION: Residual Current Devices and Earth Leakage Breakers must not be used as Overcurrent Protection devices in Solshare
Output circuits.
CAUTION: Solshare will impose a current dependent voltage drop/rise which should be taken into account during design of the
installation. Specications are given in the Technical Data sheet.
CAUTION: The unit must be operated according to the technical specication datasheet provided with the unit.
CAUTION: Installations may vary depending on the existing electrical infrastructure and local electrical safety standard. It is the
responsibility of the electrician to ensure their installation meets the local electrical safety standard.
NOTE: Use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 90 degrees Celsius.
NOTE: The symbol appears at grounding points within the SolShare equipment. This symbol is also used in the manual.
Handling and Safety Instructions
SAFETY SYMBOLS INFORMATION
The following safety symbols are used in this document. Familiarise yourself with the symbols and their meaning before
installing or operating the system:
Important:
xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx xxx xxxx
Important:
xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx xxx xxxx
Warning:
xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx xxx xxxx
This symbol denotes a critical safety instruction that must
be followed to ensure safety of installer and safe operation
of the SolShare once commissioned. This box is sometimes
denoted in green to provide further emphasis.
This symbol indicates an instruction which: will ensure
proper operation of the SolShare once commissioned or
will help with the installation efficiency. This same box is
sometimes denoted in green to provide further emphasis.
This guide is provided to help the installer understand
the standard SolShare installation procedure.
Installations may vary depending on the existing electrical
infrastructure and local electrical safety standard. It is the
responsibility of the electrician to ensure their installation
meets the local electrical safety standard.
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.
Warning:
xxxxx xxxx xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx xxx xxxx
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions for the SolShare 3P-35A that shall be
followed during installation and maintenance of the power division control system.

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Check for Transport Damage
Make sure the SolShare is intact following transportation. If there are any signs of visible damage, please contact
your dealer immediately. Carefully check that all of the components have been supplied. If anything is missing,
contact your dealer.
I/ What’s in the box
Mounting bracket Fastener Locking
plate
SOLSHARE
Split current transformer
with 10m tails
CT connector block
AntennaSolShare unit Switchboard labels
x 1 x 15 x 4
x 2 x 3
Warning:
- Make sure to read over, fully understand and strictly follow the detailed instructions
of this installation manual and other related regulations before installing the equipment.
- Any violation could result in personal death or injury, or damage to the device.
- Installation is only to be conducted by a certied electrician.
- This guide is provided to help the installer understand the standard SolShare installation procedure.
Installations may vary depending on the existing electrical infrastructure and local electrical safety
standard. It is the responsibility of the electrician to ensure their installation meets the local
electrical safety standard.
- This product has a weight of approximately 38kg. Its un-boxing and mounting requires 2 people.
x 1 x 1

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Installation overview
Electricity Meter Panel
Unit main switches
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M1
XXXXXX
M2
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M3
XXXXXX
M4
654321 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
XXXXXX
M5
XXXXXX
M6
XXXXXX
M7
XXXXXX
M8
XXXXXX
M9
XXXXXX
M10
XXXXXX
M11
XXXXXX
M12
XXXXXX
M13
XXXXXX
M14
XXXXXX
M15
SOLSHARE
3 phase
from
inverter
main switch
solar circuit breaker
minimum
150mm
A single SolShare unit can distribute the power generated
from a single solar system to up to 15 single-phase or 5 three-
phase units (or a combination of the two).
The SolShare takes a single three-phase input from a grid-
connected solar inverter(s) and connects to each participating
unit on the load side of their retail electricity meter at the unit
main switchboard.
A solar circuit breaker is required on each output (ideally
located within the unit main switchboard) between the
SolShare and each unit’s main switch. This allows for the
isolation of the SolShare and the solar supply of any of the
connected units.
A typical installation conguration is displayed below. The
conguration displayed below may dier from your installation
conguration. Please refer to your Project Single Line Diagram
(SLD) for the connection and switchgear conguration for your
specic project. Guidance on this is covered in Section B.
Explained
on p13
Explained
on p12

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II/ Mounting the SolShare
A. Installation site selection
Do not mount the SolShare
on ammable wall material
Do not mount the SolShare
near ammable material or
gases
90˚
Mounted Vertically
90˚
Mounted Vertically
Environmental boundaries
90˚
Mounted Vertically
Max ambient
temperature:
50°C (+122°F )
Min ambient
temperature:
-10°C (-13°F)
Relative humidity:
0-90%
90˚
Mounted Vertically
90˚
Mounted Vertically
Mount vertically Install in an easy to observe
and operate location
90˚
Mounted Vertically
Do not mount the SolShare
in direct sunlight
≈1200 mm
To minimise cabling required, the SolShare should be
mounted as close to the main switchboard (tenancy
isolator board) as possible.
To allow for easy installation and maintenance ensure that
there is adequate space surrounding the SolShare and that
it is mounted at a convenient height. Please ensure the
following mounting requirements are also met when selecting
the location of the SolShare.
Requirement for
installation space
150 mm150 mm
500 mm500 mm

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B. Installation
2
1
Important:
- The mounting wall and fastener selection is at the discretion of the installer. Allume Energy take no responsibility
in the appropriate site selection of the SolShare or the appropriate bracket fastener choice.
- Weight rating fasteners should be rated to at least 30kg of shear force per fastener.
780 mm
Before mounting the SolShare, please screw in the antenna
(see pre-installation diagram on page 8). Then follow the steps
below to mount the brackets and enclosure:
1. Pre-installment requirement: to do before removing the
SolShare from shipping carton.Screw in and fold to create
a right angle as shown.
2. Firmly secure the mounting brackets to the chosen wall for
installation. Allume Energy recommend using the provided
fasteners to attach the brackets into a suitable stone or
masonry wall. If another wall material has been chosen for
installation, please use suitable fasteners with at least
30kg shear force per fastener.
3. Lift the SolShare onto the mounting brackets as directed in
the diagram. Check both top and bottom brackets are secure.
4. Insert the locking bolt through the SolShare top mounting
bracket and secure at both ends.
5. Ensure the SolShare is securely fastened to the wall and
locked into place.
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III/ Electrical connection
1 2
To reveal the lower section, slide cover up about 15cm.
Whilst sliding cover upwards, pull cover gently towards
you. This will ensure it nds the locking slot.
Box as you nd it, closed. Unscrew the 4 screws on the
underside of the SolShare to allow access to connection
terminals. Retain screws to replace later.
Important:
The cover should lock into place when it’s pulled up properly. Before beginning wiring ensure cover is locked in
place by pulling down rmly. To bring cover back to initial position, lift cover upwards and away from you, then
allow to slide down back into place.
Caution:
Risk of crush hazard if cover dislodged while in service position.
A. Input / Output Connections
1. Lift up cover to reveal the lower section of the box, where the electrical connections are made.
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SolShare underside view
Each output membrane gland will correspond to the output of 3 single-phase units or 1 three-phase unit.
The leftmost membrane gland corresponds to the solar input.
Vent: do
not remove
input
solar
output
R1, W1, B1
output
R2, W2, B2
output
R3, W3, B3
output
R4, W4, B4
CT
conduit
gland
output
R5, W5, B5
Cover
retainer
screws
Area of input / output:
The 4c+e cables should be inserted
through the appropriate glands, as
per the ‘SolShare underside view’
diagram on the previous page.
Important:
The SolShare may divert all
solar energy to any one unit
in a point in time. As a result,
all input / output cables
should be sized for maximum
solar energy output.
The AC cables
Please choose appropriately
gauged cables as per solar
system size. The use of
four core and earth (4c+e)
is recommended. All input
and output cables should
be rated to total generation
capacity of inverter.
Important: Outdoor Use requirements
Outdoor installation requires use of minimum
IP56 rated liquid tight cable or conduit gland
suitable for panel hole dimensions below.
Panel thickness: 4mm | Hole diameter: 32mm
Replace tted membrane glands in base
panel with conduit tting

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All wiring is conducted on the AC side of the inverter.
The SolShare requires a three-phase, grid-connected
inverter to be used in the PV installation. The solar
input cable must come from a single inverter main
switch, ideally located in an accessible location from
the main switchboard.
To wire the input cable and output cables into
the SolShare the following steps should be taken:
1. Measure out the 4c+e cable and cut to appropriate length.
2. Strip cable sheath back by approximately 100mm.
3. Select appropriate cable/conduit glands and
use these to replace gland plugs. Insert 4c+e
into SolShare via these cable/conduit glands.
4. Cut and connect earth and neutral from input
and one output to their respective connection
points. Any extra ground and neutral conductors
must be insulated appropriately.
5. Cut and connect phase cables as per the
diagram above.
Important:
Label the tail of the cable to ensure the correct cable is wired into the correct unit in the main switchboard.
Important:
SolShare must have output connection to R1, W1, B1 for correct operation. If possible wire these
to common power connection.
Warning:
Only one neutral and ground shall be wired in and out of the SolShare, as shown in the diagram (above/
below). Output neutral and ground must be wired to main neutral bar and main earth bar respectively,
located in the main switchboard.
CONNECTORS
EARTH BAR
R1 W1 B1 R2 W2 B2 R3 W3 B3 R4 W4 B4
N N R W B
ONLY CONNECT THE NEUTRAL
AND EARTH CABLES OF THE
INPUT AND OUTPUT 1
INPUT SOLAR OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 3
NEUTRAL
MINIMUM CONNECTION POINTS
FOR CORRECT OPERATION OF
SOLSHARE. OUTPUT R1, W1, B1
MUST BE CONNECTED.

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B. Output Connection
to Main Switchboard
Please refer to your Project Single Line Diagram
(SLD) on how to connect the SolShare to the
main switchboard.
This SLD should have been designed in accordance
to the SolShare System & SLD Design Rules.
If no project SLD exists please contact project
owner or system design engineer.
Below is a list of the important considerations
for a SolShare installation conguration.
Electricity Meter panel
XXXXXX
M1
XXXXXX
M2
XXXXXX
M3
XXXXXX
M4
654321 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
XXXXXX
M5
XXXXXX
M6
XXXXXX
M7
XXXXXX
M8
XXXXXX
M9
XXXXXX
M10
XXXXXX
M11
XXXXXX
M12
XXXXXX
M13
XXXXXX
M14
XXXXXX
M15
Area of focus:
Main switchboard
Warning:
- Ensure the phase of the solar supply correctly matches the phase of the unit’s supply from the grid.
- Additional solar circuit breakers must be sized to perform overload protection for SolShare output cable’s.
- The solar system max output must be less than the main circuit breaker rating of every connected unit.
- The neutral for the SolShare must be wired to the main neutral bar inside the main switchboard,
i.e. at the MEN link.
- Point of connection of solar must be on the service side of tenancy main switch.
Important:
Make sure to label both ends of each solar cable.

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C. Running current
transformer tails
W1
1. Run CT conduit from Solshare to main switchboard.
(CT conduit gland is the pre-installed CT conduit gland
on underside of SolShare)
2. Follow labels on current transformers and current
transformer tails. Ensure these match the
corresponding unit.
3. Run tails of CTs from main switchboard to
SolShare through conduit.
Electricity Meter panel
Unit main switches
XXXXXX
M1
XXXXXX
M2
XXXXXX
M3
XXXXXX
M4
654321 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
XXXXXX
M5
XXXXXX
M6
XXXXXX
M7
XXXXXX
M8
XXXXXX
M9
XXXXXX
M10
XXXXXX
M11
XXXXXX
M12
XXXXXX
M13
XXXXXX
M14
XXXXXX
M15
Area of focus:
Conduit cable
D. Current transformers to SolShare connections
Wiring tails to Solshare:
1. Connect the CT cabling to the CT connector
block, as per the diagram to the right. To do this:
- Push the orange tab in and hold.
- Feed the CT cable into the hole.
- Once inserted, release the orange tab.
- Conrm cable is secure by giving it a gentle tug.
2. Repeat for all CT cables of the red phase.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for white and blue phase
connector blocks.
4. Plug each CT connector block into the
corresponding socket of the SolShare.
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
Important:
Make sure colours and orientation of connectors are identical to the image above. To ensure you are positioning
them correctly, check that the orange tabs are above your plugged in cables, and labels read as above.
1- 1+ 2- 2+ 3- 3+ 4- 4+
5- 5+
1- 1+ 2- 2+ 3- 3+ 4- 4+ 5- 5+

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E. Current transformer clipping
Clipping the current transformers onto the service
side cable:
1. Match the labelled CTs with their corresponding
labelled service supply cable.
2. Conrm correct polarity of the CT by ensuring
the arrow on the CT head matches the current
ow direction on service supply cable.
3. Clip CT over service supply cable.
F. Preparing the SolShare
Important:
Make sure that each CT is clipped
to the corresponding unit.
Important:
The CT must be connected on the service
side of the point of connection of solar
supply, as per diagram.
Important:
- Before commissioning re-check all CTs and output cables are connected as per their labels.
- Record connection information on commissioning notes page, you will need to enter this
while commissioning the unit after the cover is closed.
To commission the SolShare:
1. Pull down cover of SolShare. Fasten shut by
replacing the 4 screws on the underside of the
SolShare, that were removed in section III/A.1.
(Maximum torque for cover fasteners is 1.5Nm)
2. Turn on DC “PV Array Isolator” located next to inverter
3. Turn on AC “Solar Supply Main Switch”
4. Ensure “Tenancy Main Switches (Grid Supply)” are on
5. Turn on “Tenancy Solar Circuit Breakers”
SOLSHARE
G. Commissioning the SolShare
1. To commission the SolShare go to commissioning.
allumeenergy.com.au (QR code for link to be
added as well)
2. Follow steps in commissioning application until you
3. If issues with commissoining process contact
Allume Service on [phone] or
[e-mail]
POLARITY
OF CURRENT
TRANSFORMERS
DOWN TOWARDS
LOAD
R1
R1
FROM
SOLAR
SERVICE SIDE
LOAD SIDE
*
*The point of connection of the solar may appear
dierent in your case depending on the Project SLD.
In any case the CT must be on the line side of the point
of connection of the solar supply.

This manual is intended for installations in Australia.
Specications are subject to changes without advanced notication.
Allume Energy Ltd.
www.allumeenergy.com.au
[e-mail]
[phone]