Platinum 2100 H User manual

Installation and user guide
Inverter
2100 H, 3000 H, 4000 H, 4600 H
As at 09/2012, Material no. 753 840-AB
EN

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Installation and user guide for PLATINUM inverters 2100 H, 3000 H, 4000 H, 4600 H
Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 PLATINUM H 5
1.2 About this manual 5
1.3 Symbols used 5
1.4 Symbols on product and packaging 6
2 Safety 7
2.1 Intended usage 7
2.2 Improper usage 7
2.3 Personnel requirements 7
2.4 General safety instructions 7
3 Installation 8
3.1 Scope of delivery 8
3.2 Unpacking 8
3.3 Assembly 9
3.4 Connection 12
4 Placing into operation 23
4.1 Switching on 23
4.2 Navigation in the Installation Menu 23
4.3 Installation Menu 25
4.4 Commissioning after replacement of a device 32
5 Operation of the inverter 33
5.1 Control elements and displays 33
5.2 Operation display 34
5.3 Isolation from the generator field 37
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6 Menu on the inverter 38
6.1 Menu operation 38
6.2 Menu tree 39
6.3 Status menu 40
6.4 Setup menu 43
6.5 Commands menu 51
6.6 Alarm Setup menu 53
6.7 Event Log menu 56
6.8 Statistics menu 57
7 Web server 58
7.1 Connection between inverter and computer 58
7.2 Starting the web server 61
7.3 Menu tree 62
7.4 Home 63
7.5 Statistics 66
7.6 Setup 67
7.7 Event Log 75
7.8 Status 76
7.9 Help 78
7.10 Logout 78
8 Maintenance and cleaning 79
8.1 Maintenance 79
8.2 Cleaning 79
9 Faults and troubleshooting 80
9.1 Checklist in the event of faults 80
9.2 Event list 80
9.3 Faults and troubleshooting 85
10 Technical data 86
11 Taking out of operation 88
12 Disposal 89
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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 PLATINUM H
Inverters in the PLATINUM H series are single-phase feed-in inverters for different
power ranges; see “Technical data” on page 86.
Inverters in the PLATINUM H series are equipped with an integrated web server, which
allows data to be viewed and evaluated via a network or via the internet.
Up to 30 PLATINUM H inverters can be connected to form a single inverter system via
the CAN network.
1.2 About this manual
This installation and operating manual describes the installation and operation of the
PLATINUM inverters of the types 2100 H, 3000 H, 4000 H, 4600 H.
Additional documents
The following additional documents are available in the download area of our website
www.platinum-nes.com:
▪Detailed installation and user guide
▪Information on fault current protection devices
▪Detailed list of events for detecting/eliminating faults
▪Overview of country and grid codes
▪Declaration of conformity and certificates
▪Manufacturer’s warranty
1.3 Symbols used
1.3.1 Notes
Notes give tips on how to work easily and safely or contain further
information.
1.3.2 Structure of warnings
WARNING WORD
Type, source and consequence of the hazard!
fMeasures to avoid the hazard.

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1.3.3 Hazard levels in warnings
Symbol Warning
word
Probability of occurrence Consequences of
non-observance
DANGER Imminent danger Death, serious injury
WARNING Potential danger Death, serious injury
CAUTION Potential danger Minor injury
– CAUTION Potential danger Damage to property
1.4 Symbols on product and packaging
The following symbols are used on the type plate on the bottom right-hand side of the
inverter:
Symbol Meaning
High voltage
Risk of electric shock
Discharge time: 60 minutes
High voltages may still be present in the interior of the
inverter up to 1 hour after it is switched off.
Hot surface
The cooling element on the rear of the inverter can get very
hot and reach temperatures of up to 90°C.
Read the manual
Read this manual before carrying out any work on the in-
verter.
Disposal
▪Do not dispose of PLATINUM inverters in household
waste.
▪Packaging and replaced parts are to be disposed of in
accordance with the regulations of the country in which the
inverter was installed.

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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Intended usage
▪Inverters are to be used solely for the purpose of feeding photovoltaically generated
solar energy into the public grid.
▪All other usage does not comply with the regulations.
2.2 Improper usage
▪The inverters are not to be used in island grids.
▪The inverters are not to be used in vehicles.
▪The inverters are not to be used in areas at risk of explosion (flour dust, sawdust,
etc.).
▪The inverters are not to be exposed to direct sunlight.
▪The inverters are not to be used in areas in which the ammonia content of the air
exceeds 20 ppm.
▪All warranty claims will be rendered null and void in the event of failure to comply
with the warranty terms or the information provided in this operating and installation
manual.
2.3 Personnel requirements
The inverter may only be installed and put into operation in accordance with this
installation and user guide by trained specialist personnel, for example:
▪Service partners who are authorised by PLATINUM
▪Authorised specialist personnel with knowledge of the applicable guidelines and
standards
2.4 General safety instructions
▪The inverters are to be used in their original state without independent modifications
and in a technically perfect condition.
▪Steps must be taken to ensure that the following are adhered to when assembling
and connecting the inverter and the PV system:
–Guidelines and regulations valid in the respective country
–Provisions of the trade associations,TÜV, VDE (Association for Electrical, Electronic
& Information Technologies)
–Technical connection conditions of the energy supplier responsible
–National and international regulations and provisions
▪Ensure that all protection devices are working correctly.
▪Observe the operating conditions - refer to “Technical data” on page 86.

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3 Installation
3.1 Scope of delivery
▪Inverter
▪Wall bracket
▪Brief guide
▪Installation materials
▪Grounding kit
3.2 Unpacking
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
fWear safety shoes when unpacking the inverter and during
installation.
fEnsure that the inverter is positioned securely.
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1. Place the box the correct way up on
the floor (note the lettering).
2. Cut through the seal and open the box
on the top side.
3. Take out the wall bracket from the
packaging.
4. Take off the upper padding elements.
5. Raise the inverter by its underside and
lift it by the handles (1) out of the box.
6. Remove the lower padding element.
7. Take out the installation materials and
the grounding kit.
8. Take out the brief guide.
Enclosed installation materials
▪Seals for the AC connection
▪Jumpers for grounding and network termination
▪Fastening and locking clamp for anti-theft protection

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3.3 Assembly
3.3.1 Safety instructions
WARNING
Injury may result if the inverter falls!
fUse fixing materials suited to the assembly wall and the weight of the
inverter.
fWear safety shoes during assembly and disassembly.
fEnsure that the inverter is positioned securely.
CAUTION
Damage to the inverter due to excessive buildup of dust.
fAvoid excessive build-up of dust.
fAvoid build-up of dust with electrically conductive dust particles.
In order to comply with the requirements of standard IEC-62109, a
possibility must be provided for tool-free isolation of the solar generator.
If the design does not feature an integrated DC isolator, an external
isolation device is mandatory; this must be easily accessible.
PLATINUM recommends that the inverter should not be installed in living
quarters.

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3.3.2 Mounting the inverter
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4
150 150
400300
Dimensions in mm
1. Choose a suitable location for mount-
ing. When doing so, note the follow-
ing:
–Mount the inverter in a suspended,
vibration-free position.
–The wall chosen for mounting must
be suitable for the weight and
temperature (90°C).
–Make sure the correct dimensions
and distances are maintained.
–The display should be at eye level
(approx. 1.60 m off the floor).
–The inverter must be easily ac-
cessible without additional tools or
equipment.
2. Fix the wall bracket to the assembly
wall with suitable fixing materials.
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3. Lift the inverter and insert the upper
mountings (2) in the upper slots (3) on
the wall bracket.
4. Align the lower mountings (4) on the
lower slots (5).

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5. Slide the inverter onto the bracket.
Anti-theft protection
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Two clamps are included in the scope of
delivery, with the aid of which the inverter
can be protected against theft.
A padlock is not included in the scope of
delivery.
1. Mount the fastening clamp (6) with
two screws on the underside of the
inverter.
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2. Guide the locking clamp (7) through
the fastening clamp.
3. Insert the padlock through the eyelet
on the locking clamp and lock.

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3.4 Connection
3.4.1 Preparatory work
1. If present, disconnect the DC voltage
side with the external disconnect
device from the solar generator.
2. If present, move the switch knob of
the DC isolator on the underside of
the device to the 0position.
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Take off the lower cover
tRemove the four screws (8) from the
lower cover and take off the cover.
For safety reasons, it is ESSENTIAL that the following sequence is AL-
WAYS followed when the connections are established:
1. Connect the network.
2. Connect the AC voltage.
3. Configure the grounding of the PV modules.
4. Mount the lower cover.
5. Connect the DC voltage.

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3.4.2 Network connection
The inverter is equipped with two different network connections:
CAN
Ethernet
▪CAN: for communication between
multiple inverters
▪Ethernet: for communication between
the integrated web server of the
master and a computer or the internet
Up to 30 PLATINUM H inverters can be connected into a network with
an overall length of up to 100 m.
Network cable
▪CAN: cross-section 0.21 mm2, max. 100 m
▪Ethernet: CAT 5 shielded twisted-pair cable with pre-assembled RJ45 plugs
Connect
+POS
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1. Unscrew the network screw
connection (10) from the left-hand
underside of the inverter.
2. Take out the three-way screwed cable
connection insert.

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3. If required, cut open the cable insert
(11) to a width of around 1 mm for the
Ethernet cable.
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4. Insert the Ethernet cable (12) in the
cable insert.
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5. Route the CAN cable (13) through the
bore(s) in the cable grommet.
6. Feed all network cables into the hous-
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7. Tighten the network screw connec-
tions.
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CAN
H L COMGND H L COMGND
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8. Connect the CAN cable to the
terminal block (14). When doing this,
make sure that the lines L and H are
not accidentally swapped over during
connection.
–Incoming line: left-hand terminals L
and H
–Outgoing line: right-hand terminals
L and H
9. At the master inverter, connect the
plug of the Ethernet cable with the lug
facing towards the rear into the socket
(15).
Termination
Termination via an internal terminating resistor ensures correct operation of the
network.This is done by means of a jumper, which lies across the CAN terminal block
and short-circuits two pins.
No jumper is fitted at the factory, so the terminating resistance is not activated.
The terminating jumper is included with the supplied installation materials.
Inverters in the network Jumper position Meaning
Individual (standalone)
inverter Jumper inserted Terminating resistance activated
First/last inverter in the
network Jumper inserted Terminating resistance activated
All other inverters in the
network No jumper Terminating resistance de- activated

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1. At each inverter, check that the jumper
(16) is in the correct position (in ac-
cordance with the table above).
2. If not, correct the jumper position
accordingly.
3.4.3 Connect the AC voltage
DANGER
Risk of death due to high AC voltage!
fSwitch off the mains voltage supply (AC side) before connecting the
inverter (safety device).
fMake sure that the central isolation device can be accessed freely.
fOnly connect the inverter to TN orTT networks (see IEC 60364-1)
with 230 V.
fObserve max. fuse protection permitted on the AC voltage side; see
“Technical data” on page 86.
fEstablish the AC voltage connection with a circuit breaker.
PLATINUM recommends a type C miniature circuit breaker.
fIf an external residual current protective device is required, PLATINUM
recommends using a residual current protective device (RCD) of
type A.
CAUTION
Destruction of the inverter!
fNever connect inverters between two phases.
fNever mix up the phases with PE or N.
fIf several inverters are connected, distribute them across the three phases so
that the differences in feed-in power between the phases do not exceed the
maximum permitted unbalanced load of the grid operator.

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Prepare the connection cable for the AC voltage
Dimensioning the wire cross-section is the responsibility of the
electrician and depends on the cable length and installation situation.
▪Min. cross-section 6 mm2
▪Max. cross-section 16 mm2
1. Protect the AC voltage connection lines with appropriate fuses; see “Technical data”
on page 86.
2. Strip 18 mm of insulation from the AC voltage connection lines and add wire-end
sleeves.
Connect
The AC connection screw fitting does not have a seal. One of the sup-
plied seals must be used to ensure that the requirements for safety class
IP65 are met.
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1. Unscrew the AC screw connection (9)
from the right-hand underside of the
inverter.
2. Route the prepared AC voltage
connection line through the AC screw
connection. Use a seal if required.
3. Feed the AC voltage connection line
into the housing from below.
4. Tighten the AC screw connection.

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5. Connect the AC voltage connection
cable to the inverter:
Terminal Assignment
GND Protective ground conductor
N Neutral conductor
L Feed-in phase
6. Tighten the terminals with a tightening
torque of 1.5 Nm.
3.4.4 Configuration of the grounding of the PV modules
The inverter meets all requirements in terms of technical safety.
Depending on the grounding of the connected PV modules, the following work may
need to be carried out on the inverter:
Grounding of the
PV modules
Inverter setup
Not grounded Factory setup
No further grounding measures required
Negative grounding ▪Install grounding strap
▪Connect grounding jumper
Positive grounding ▪Install grounding strap
▪Connect grounding jumper
▪Swap internal cables
Install grounding strap
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and damage to the inverter.
fOnly install the grounding strap on grounded PV modules.
The grounding strap is included in the enclosed grounding kit.

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2 -NEG GND/PE
Ungrounded
Terminal
Grounded
Terminal
12
17
N5
tConnect the grounding strap between
the DC grounding terminal (17) and
N5.
Connect grounding jumper
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and damage to the inverter.
fOnly install the grounding jumper on grounded PV modules.
The grounding jumper is included in the enclosed grounding kit.
2 -NEG GND/PE
Ungrounded
Terminal
Grounded
Terminal
12
18
tPlug in the grounding jumper at the
connector (18) (according to the
grounding of the PV modules):
–Not grounded No jumper
–Positive grounding Pin 1 and pin 2
–Negative grounding Pin 2 and pin 3

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Swap over the internal cables if the PV modules are positively grounded
WARNING
Risk of electric shock and damage to the inverter.
fOnly swap over the internal cables if the PV modules are positively
grounded.
At the factory, black cables are assigned to the connections N1 to N4 and red cables to
the connections P1 to P4. In the case of negatively earthed PV modules, this assign-
ment needs to be swapped over.
N4
N3
N2
N1
P4
P3
P2
P1
Ungrounded
Terminal
Grounded
Terminal
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tSwap over the cables at the following
connections (swap red and black):
–N1 and P1
–N2 and P2
–N3 and P3
–N4 and P4
This concludes the work inside the inverter.The lower cover can be closed again.
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tAttach the lower cover with the four
screws (8).