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There are two possible overall areas of trouble:
A. The microinverter may be malfunctioning.
B. The microinverter is working ne but it is having trouble
communicating with the ECU. The items below refer to microinverter
issues, not communication issues (addressed in the ECU manual).
A quick way to tell whether the issue is the microinverter or a communication
problem with the ECU:
1. Diagnosing from the microinverter: A red light – either blinking
or solid on the microinverter, or no light at all. No light, or a red light,
means it is denitely a microinverter related malfunction. A ashing
red LED – also check to make sure that AC power is reaching the
inverter.
2. Diagnosing from the ECU:
a. “No Data” Display: This is probably a communication issue, not a
microinverter malfunction.
b. Problems with an erratic display: Data is displayed for
some period and then no data is displayed. This is most likely a
communication issue.
c. 0 watts, or 2 watts: Possibly a microinverter problem.
d. Erratic data display that is not coordinating with data
displays from other units: This is most likely a microinverter
problem.
To troubleshoot a non-operating APsystems microinverter, follow the
steps below in order:
1. Verify the utility voltage and frequency are within ranges shown in
the Technical Data section (page16) of this manual.
2. Check the connection to the utility grid. Verify utility power is present
at the inverter in question by removing AC, then DC power. Never
disconnect the DC wires while the microinverter is producing power.
Re-connect the DC module connectors and watch for three (3) short
green LED ashes.
3. Check the AC branch circuit interconnection between all of the
microinverters. Verify that each inverter is energized by the utility
grid as described in the previous step.
4. Make sure that all AC breakers are functioning properly and are
closed.
5. Check the DC connections between the microinverter and the PV
module.
6. Verify the PV module DC voltage is within the allowable range shown
in the Technical Data section (page 16) of this manual.
7. If the problem persists, call APsystems Customer Support.
WARNING: Do not attempt to repair the APsystems microinverter. If
troubleshooting methods fail, following the documented RMA procedures, return the
microinverter to your distributor for replacement.
TROUBLESHOOTING A NON-OPERATING APSYSTEMS MICROINVERTER