Platinum 7000 R3 User manual

Installation and user guide
Inverter
7000 R3, 9000 R3, 11000 R3, 14000 R3, 16000 R3
As at 06/2012, Mat. no. 758 266-AA
EN

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Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 PLATINUM R3 5
1.2 About this guide 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 Initial operation 19
4.1 Switch on 19
4.2 Initial operation 19
4.3 Initial operation menu 20
5 Operation 24
5.1 Display 24
5.2 Operation display 25
5.3 Isolate from generator field (DC isolator) 27
6 Menu 28
6.1 Operate and navigate in the menu 28
6.2 Menu tree 29
6.3 Settings menu 30
6.4 Information menu 32
6.5 Service menu 33
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7 Maintenance and cleaning 36
7.1 Maintenance 36
7.2 Cleaning 36
8 Errors and troubleshooting 37
8.1 Error display 37
8.2 Event list 39
9 Technical data 42
10 Taking out of operation 45
11 Disposal 46
Contents

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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 PLATINUM R3
PLATINUM R3-series inverters are three-phase feed-in inverters for different power
ranges; see "Technical data" on page 42.
The PLATINUM network (EIA485) can be used to connect up to 50 PLATINUM inverters
to one inverter system.
Options
The following options are available to enhance an inverter or inverter system:
▪Remote monitoring/readout with PLATINUM WebMaster
▪Evaluation of system data with PLATINUM PV monitor
▪Remote controlled AC power reduction via an external monitoring device
1.2 About this guide
This installation and user guide explains how to install and operate PLATINUM inverters
of type 7000 R3-MDX, 9000 R3-MDX, 11000 R3-MDX, 14000 R3-MDX, 16000 R3-MDX.
Additional documents
The following additional documents are available in the download area of our website
www.diehl.com/photovoltaics:
▪Detailed installation and user guide
▪Information on fault current protection devices
▪Complete event list for detecting/eliminating errors
▪Overview of country and grid codes
▪Declaration of conformity and certificates
▪Manufacturer's warranty from Diehl AKO Stiftung & Co. KG
1.3 Symbols used
1.3.1 Structure of warnings
SIGNAL WORD
Type, source and consequence of the hazard!
fMeasures to avoid the hazard.

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1.3.2 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
1.3.3 Notes
Notes give tips on how to work easily and safely or contain further
information.
1.4 Symbols on product and packaging
The following label is affixed to the inverter.

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Safety
2 Safety
2.1 Intended usage
▪Inverters are to be used solely to feed solar energy converted photovoltaically 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.
▪In the event that the warranty conditions and the information in this installation and
user guide are not observed, all warranty claims expire.
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 authorised by Diehl Controls
▪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 conditions of use; see "Technical data" on page 42.

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3 Installation
3.1 Scope of delivery
▪Inverter
▪Wall bracket
▪Brief guide
3.2 Unpacking
CAUTION
The inverter weighs 45 kg!
fGet another person to help you unpack it.
fWear safety shoes when unpacking.
fEnsure that you have firm and secure footing.
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2
1. Open the box.
2. Pull out the brief guide (1) and wall
bracket (2) at the side.
3. Remove the inverter (with padding)
from the box.

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4.
6.
5.
4. Remove the padding from the
underside.
5. Set the inverter down.
6. Remove the top padding.
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.
fGet a second person to help with assembly and disassembly.
fWear safety shoes during assembly and disassembly.
fEnsure that you have firm and secure footing.
3.3.2 Assembly
Diehl Controls recommends that the inverter not be installed in living
quarters.

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≥150
≥150
≥400
≥500
626
≥208 ≥238.5
≥489
≥1037
≥327
547
Dimensions in mm
1. Choose the assembly location, taking into account dimensions and distances
2. Fix the wall bracket to the assembly wall with suitable fixing materials.

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3
4
4
3. Loosen, but do not remove, the safety
screws on the sides (3).
4. Hang up the inverter (4), starting from
the bottom and moving upwards, by
slotting it into the wall bracket.
5. Ensure that the inverter is fitted
correctly on the wall bracket.
6. Secure the inverter by tightening the
safety screws on the sides.

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3.4 Connection
3.4.1 Preparatory work
1. Move the switch knob of the DC
isolator to position 0.
5
2. Loosen 6 screws on service cover.
3. To remove the service cover, push the
nose (5) forwards on the side of the
handle recess.
3.4.2 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).
fMake sure that the central isolation device can be accessed freely.
fOnly connect the inverter toTN orTT networks (see IEC 60364-1) with
230 V.
fObserve max. fuse protection permitted on the AC voltage side of
32 A.
fDiehl Controls recommends a type C cable isolator switch.

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CAUTION
Destruction of the inverter!
fNever mix up the phases with PE or N.
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 4 mm2
▪Max. cross section 16 mm2
1. Secure the three-phase AC voltage connection lines accordingly; see "Technical data"
on page 42.
2. Strip 18 mm of insulation from the AC voltage connection lines and add wire-end
sleeves.
Connection
6
1. Unfasten the AC screw connection (6)
with seal from the underside of the
inverter.
2. Direct the prepared AC voltage
connection line through the AC screw
connection and seal.
3. Feed the AC voltage connection line
into the housing from below.
4. Tighten the AC screw connection.

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L1
L2
L3
PE
N
5. Connect the AC voltage connection
line in the inverter.To do so, insert the
prepared wires in the terminal board.
Terminal Assignment
L1 black phase 1
L2 black phase 2
L3 black phase 3
N blue neutral wire
PE yellow protective conductor
3.4.3 Connect DC voltage
DANGER
Risk of death due to high DC voltage! As soon as the sun shines, voltage
is applied to the PV modules.
fBefore connecting the inverter, check whether voltage is applied to
the generator's DC voltage connection.
fBefore connecting the inverter, check whether the polarity of the DC
voltage is correct.
fIf voltage is applied, wear insulating protective clothing and face
protection.
fEnsure that the cable plug has engaged completely with the socket.
fDetach the DC voltage cable only if the inverter is not in operation.
fMake sure that the DC isolator or a central isolation device can be
accessed freely.
fDo not earth PV modules.The inverter does not have a transformer.

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CAUTION
Damage to property!
fUse only the original DC voltage Multi-Contact MC4 cable plug.
fEnsure that the max. DC voltage permitted is not exceeded.
fEnsure that the max. direct current permitted per string is not
exceeded.
▪Ensure that the number and type of solar modules and the PV power
are the same in every string.
▪Always connect an even number of strings:
–String 1 (TA) and string 2 (TB)
– or –
–String 1 and string 3 (TA), string 2 and string 4 (TB)
▪The inputsTA and TB must be symmetrically wired.
–+–+
1. Furnish the DC voltage cable for every
string with original Multi-Contact MC4
plugs. Make sure that the polarity is
correct here.
String 3
String 1String 2
String 4
2. Remove protective caps from the
required DC connections.
3. Insert prepared DC voltage connectors
in the DC connections, ensuring that
the plugs lock in place correctly.
4. To ensure the type of protection,
place protective caps on unused plug
connectors.

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3.4.4 Connecting to the PLATINUM network (EIA 485)
Up to 50 PLATINUM inverters can be connected to a network together
with monitoring devices.
Network cable
▪CAT-5 cable with twisted wires and shielding, with prefabricated RJ45 plugs (Pin 3 =
B and Pin 6 = A)
– or –
▪Twisted wire pair of a CAT-5 cable
Connection
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1. Unfasten the network screw
connections (7, IN) and (8, OUT)
with seal from the underside of the
inverter.

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2. Direct the network cable through the
screw connection and seal.
3. Feed the network cable into the
housing from below.
Incoming cable (IN): left
Outgoing cable (OUT): right
4. Tighten the network screw
connections.
A
123456
INRS232 OUT
BA B
5. Connect the network cables in the
inverter.
CAT-5 cable with RJ45 plug
▪Incoming cable: IN socket
▪Outgoing cable: OUT socket
CAT-5 cable with 2 twisted wires
▪Incoming cables:
Cable A: Terminal 1
Cable B: Terminal 2
▪Outgoing cables:
Cable A: Terminal 3
Cable B: Terminal 4
tEnsure that signal lines A and B are
not connected incorrectly.

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Termination
An integrated terminating resistor can be activated at both open ends of the network (at
the first and last inverters).
Terminating ensures that the network functions correctly.
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1. Remove the terminating plug (9) from
the service cover.
2. Activate termination in the inverter.
–First participant in the network:
Put terminating plug into IN socket
–Last participant in the network:
Put terminating plug into OUT
socket
3.4.5 Final tasks
tSecure the service cover on the inverter with six screws.

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4 Initial operation
4.1 Switch on
1. Switch on mains voltage supply (safety).
2. Switch on DC voltage via the DC isolator on the
left side of the inverter.
The inverter type appears in the display along
with the prompt START?.
4.2 Initial operation
▪To transfer all settings correctly, initial operation must be conducted in
full once.
▪When installing several inverters that are linked with each other via the
PLATINUM network (EIA485), initial operation can be performed on
any inverter (master programming). For this to be possible, all inverters
in the network must be switched on.
▪The inverter automatically transfers the setting values to the other
inverters via the PLATINUM network (EIA485).
▪Every inverter is allocated a number automatically during initial
operation.This number can be changed and freely assigned in a further
step.
▪The inverters on which no data is entered display different screen
content depending on the menu. If data cannot be entered, the
inverter displays the start screen.
▪During initial operation, all inverters connected to the PLATINUM
network are blocked.

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4.3 Initial operation menu
4.3.1 Overview
The initial operation menu distinguishes between the initial operation of a device in a
new PLATINUM network to be configured and modifications to an existing PLATINUM
network (exchange inverter, new configuration).
Initial operation Exchange inverter/new configuration
Start Start
Language Language
Network scan Network scan
Change device number Exchange inverter
Reassign numbers
Country code * Country code *
Date Date
Time Time
* The country code can only be changed four hours after initial operation
and feed-in starts.This menu will not be displayed later.
4.3.2 Description of the initial operation menu
Changing the date and time can cause saved data to be overwritten or
lead to gaps in data logging.
During initial operation, the date and time must be entered correctly
once.