Sharp JH-1600E User manual

SOLAR POWER CONDITIONER
Service Manual

JH-1600E
Released in May 2009 Version: V00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Service Safety Precautions…………………………………………… 2
Warning…………………………………………………………………………….. 3
General Information……………………………………………………………….. 5
1 System Overview.................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Overview of Solar Power Conditioner .............................................................................. 6
3 Solar Power Conditioner Specifications........................................................................... 9
Analyzing Defect Situation………………………………………………………… 10
1 Analyzing Defect Situation................................................................................................ 10
2 Checking PV Power System Flow Chart........................................................................... 12
3 Checking and Changing Parameter of Operating Condition............................................. 13
4 Clearing Error.................................................................................................................... 16
5 Error Code and Service..................................................................................................... 17
Replacing Fuse……………………………………………………………………… 28
1 Detaching Wiring Box........................................................................................................ 28
2 Checking DC Fuse............................................................................................................. 28
3 Checking AC Fuse.............................................................................................................. 28
4 Replacing AC or DC Fuse................................................................................................... 29
Replacing Unit…………………………….…………………………………………. 30
1 Detaching Wiring Box........................................................................................................ 30
2 Remove AC / DC and Communication Cables.................................................................. 30
3 Detach Two Screws on the Bottom of the Unit.................................................................. 30
4 Remove the Unit from the Wall Mount Bracket.................................................................. 31
Checking System Condition after Service…………………………………………. 32
Circuit and electrical block diagram………………………………………………… 33
Replacement Parts List……………………………………………………………… 34
Packing instruction…………………………………………………………………… 37
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Important Service Safety Precautions
This manual contains important safety instructions for JH-16000 E that shall be followed during
the installation of the solar power conditioner.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the
solar power conditioner, the following words appear throughout this manual to inform you or alert
you something may cause dangerous situation or safety instructions must be followed.

WARNING
These servicing instructions are for user by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the operating
instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Be sure to use appropriate service parts listed in the replacement parts list and tools when
you repair the solar power conditioner. Never alter the solar power conditioner as it may
cause an electrical shock, heat or fire.
If you have to take the solar power conditioner to be repaired, be sure to turn off AC and DC
input breaker for the solar power conditioner on the load center in advance. Otherwise, it
may cause an electrical shock.
Be sure to confirm that the inside of the solar power conditioner is not in high temperature
before repairing. Otherwise, it may cause burn.
PV module always supplies the DC voltage of 60V to 350V on daytime (particularly sunny
day). Be careful when treating the cable from the PV module. Otherwise, it may cause an
electrical shock.
Do not repair the solar power conditioner with wet hands. Otherwise, it may cause an
electrical shock.
Make sure to be earthen if the solar power conditioner is repaired in wet place. Otherwise, it
may cause an electrical shock.
Be sure not to touch the live parts when you repair the solar power conditioner.
Do not water electrical components of the solar power conditioner. Otherwise, it may cause
an electrical shock.
Be sure to stop the operation of the solar power conditioner and turn off breakers when you
clean the solar power conditioner.
If you move the solar power conditioner, be sure to follow the instructions on the
“INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL” for the relevant model. If the wall on which the
solar power conditioner is installed is weak or the solar power conditioner is improperly
installed, it may fall and cause injury.
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Cables should not be damaged or assembled. Do not use cables or lead wires with scar or
deteriorated ones. Replace them with appropriate one immediately. Otherwise, it may cause an
electrical shock or fire.
Be sure to confirm the location applied for a part, wiring, soldering or the connection status of
crimping terminal, are all appropriate. Otherwise, it may cause heat, fire or an electrical
shock.
If mounting structure or mounting components are deteriorated, such as corroded, replace
them with new ones. Otherwise, it may fall down and cause injury.
Be sure to check grounding status and set it appropriately. Otherwise, it may cause an
electrical shock.
Never apply the voltage of more than 350V, which is the maximum system voltage of the
solar power conditioner.

General Information
1. System overview
Item Function Description Remark
1 PV module Convert solar energy to electric power PV: photovoltaic
2 Mounting
structure
Fix the PV module on the roof with mounting
structure.
3 DC Wiring
cable
Connect PV array to DC breaker PV array: A number of
PV modules
connected together in
a single mounting
structure
4 DC breaker Isolate the PV array from solar power
conditioner.
5 Solar power
conditioner
The solar power conditioner converts DC
power generated by PV array into AC power,
and automatically controls the operation of
system.
6 AC breaker Isolate AC power from solar power
conditioner.
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2. Overview of solar power conditioner
Unit: mm
Fig1. Dimension of solar power conditioner
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Unit: mm
Fig2. Dimension of bracket
Fig3. Terminal of solar power conditioner
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Table1. Mechanical specification
JH-1600E
Outdoor enclosure Main body IP65 Wiring box IP55
Dimensions - without wall mount
(H*W*D / mm) 440*348*141 mm
Dimensions - with wall mount
(H*W*D / mm) 440*348*153 mm
Shipping dimension (H*W*D / mm) 515*450*290 mm
Inverter weight 13 kg
Shipping weight 18 kg
Input connection From#16 to #10 AWG
Output connection From#16 to #10 AWG

3. Solar power conditioner specifications
Model JH-1600E
Maximum system voltage 350 V
Rating input voltage (DC) 240 V
Range of operating DC voltage(DC) 60~320 V
Maximum array short circuit current(DC) 10A
Maximum operating current(DC) 8.5A
Nominal output voltage(AC) 230 V
Operating voltage range(AC) 210 – 255 V
Nominal output frequency(AC) 50 Hz
Operating frequency range(AC) 47 – 53 Hz
Maximum continuous output current(AC) 7.6 A
Output over-current protection(AC) 10 A
Maximum continuous output power(AC) 1600 W(DC input 200 – 320 VDC)
Power Factor >0.95 ( more than rated output power1/8 )
Total Current Harmonic Distortion < 5%
Operating temperature range -20 ~ 60 (derating at 40 ~ 60)
Dimensions - without wall mount 440*348*141 mm
Dimensions - with wall mount 440*348*153 mm
inverter weight 13 kg
Shipping weight 18 kg
Main Circuit System
Solar power conditioner system Voltage stiff current control system
Switching system PWM(pulse width modulation)system
Insulation Built-in high frequency insulation
Electric system 1-phase 2-wire system
Protection
Grid-connected protection
Input/Output fuses
AC over/under voltage/frequency, AC over current
Anti-islanding
Fig5. Temperature de-rating curve
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Fig4. Input voltage for output power curve.

Analyzing Defect Situation
1. Analyzing Defect Situation
I. Checking serial number
Check and record the serial number of the solar power conditioner (You can find it in the
rating label located at right side of the unit).
Representation of serial number:
a b c d
A. Last number of Production Year.
B. Month (0 ~ 9, X, Y, Z)
C. Factory: 7 for DELTA China WJ factory
D. Consecutive number (5 digits)
II. Checking environment where system is installed
Check whether the installation site does not fall into none of the following conditions:
The ambient temperature is outside the range of tolerable ambient temperature (Solar
Power Conditioner; -20°C to +60°C, -4°F to +140°F).
Higher than the altitude of about 2,000 m above sea level
Prone to damage by sea water
Close to corrosive gas or liquid (for example, locations where chemicals are processed,
feedlots or poultry)
Avoid the unit to exposed to direct sunlight
Prone to flooding or high levels of snow pack
High humidity
․Condensation
․Exposure to steam, vapor, or water
․Exposure to direct cool air
․Near television antenna or antenna cable
․Ventilation is not enough to cool the solar
power conditioner, that is to say, outdoors, the
inverter requires. At least 50 cm (19.7 inches)
of clearance between the button of the unit and
the ground, indoors, it is recommended that the
same clearance between the button of the unit
and the floor be used.
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Installing the conditioner in the place mentioned above may cause the malfunction of the
system caused by water or high temperature inside the solar power conditioner.
III. Checking accumulated power
A. Check whether the solar power conditioner is in either of the following conditions.
The solar power conditioner is powered on (Indicator is displayed on the solar power
conditioner display).
The solar power conditioner is not powered, but connected to the utility.
B. Press SELECT button. The display panel displays the accumulated daily power with
displaying “Wh/D”.
C. Press SELECT button again. The display panel displays the accumulated total power with
displaying “kWh”.
No pressing any button for 10 seconds returns to output power displaying.
Press SELECT button to turn on the backlight during the night.
SELECT button
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2. Checking PV Power System Flow Chart
Before checking the solar power conditioner, confirm that the following setting and
connections of the PV power system:
1. DC disconnect
2.PVstring
3. AC disconnect
4. Utility grid
Check PV system
Check DC disconnect device
Check PV strin
g
Volta
g
e
Repair DC disconnect
device
NO
YES
Check AC disconnect device
NO
YES
NO
YES
Check utility grid voltage
Voltage OK?
(
210~250
V
ac
)
Ask about normal utility to
power company
YES
NO
Check Solar Power Conditione
r
Repair solar power
conditioner
YES
NO
Operation
OK?
Connection
OK?
Voltage OK?
(
60~120Vdc
)
Repair PV module
Repair AC disconnect
device
Connection
OK?
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System Recovery

3. Checking and Changing Parameter of Operating Condition
Purpose:
If need to adjust the parameter (voltage / frequency protection level, disconnecting /
reconnecting time setting, product ID) of solar power conditioner to meet the local application,
follow below procedures to check and change parameters of solar power conditioner.
1. Turn on the PV string.
2. Take off the cover of wiring box
3. Press “ENT” button for 5 second to display “OFF”.
4. Parameter number and its value will be displayed in the display panel by press “SEL” and
“ENT” button.
5. After finishing confirmation of parameter value and setting, press “ENT” button. Display
shows “OFF“.
6. Setting parameter flow chart attaches below.
7. Attach the cover of wiring box and position of “SEL” and “ENT”.
Wiring box cover
SEL button ENT button
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Setting parameter flow chart
Please refer to the
Push 'ENT' for 5 seconds Error/Fault code
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ENT
ENT Reset Error List
Please refer to the
software Setting
SEL
SEL SEL
Parameters Setting
Changed
MPPT mode
Fault mode
Night time mode
SEL
Standby mode
SEL
Error List
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
SEL
SEL
ENT
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
●
ENT
ENT
●
●
●
●
●
●
SEL
SEL
SEL
ENT
ENT
SEL
SEL
ENT
Day Power List
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
ENT
SEL

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List of Parameters for Operating Condition
Function explanation:
1. Utility over voltage (Vac): Setting utility over voltage trigger value.
2. Utility under voltage (Vac): Setting utility under voltage trigger value.
3. Voltage abnormal trip time (sec): Setting trip time when over and under voltage
protection is triggered.
4. Utility over frequency (Hz): Setting utility over frequency trigger value.
5. Utility under frequency (Hz): Setting utility under frequency trigger value.
6. Freq. abnormal trip time (sec): Setting trip time when over and under frequency
protection is triggered.
7. Recover timer: Setting solar power conditioner recovery time when error occurrence.
8. RJ-45 ID: Setting RJ-45 ID number.
9. Operation frequency: Setting utility frequency.
Table2. Setting value and parameter (The shadow value is default setting.)
Item Function Parameters
1 Utility over voltage (Vac) 250 255 260
2 Utility under voltage (Vac) 205 210 215
3 Voltage abnormal trip time (sec) 1 1.4 1.8
4 Utility over frequency (Hz) 52 53 54
5 Utility under frequency (Hz) 46 47 48
6 Freq. abnormal trip time (sec) 1 1.4 1.8
7 Recover timer 10 60 150 300
8 RJ-45 ID 5 6 …… 31
9 Operation frequency 50 60

4. Clearing Error
4.1 Clearing error code list inside the unit
Step1: Press ENT button for 5 seconds. “OFF” is displayed.
Step2: Press SEL button the display panel show “EL”.
Step3: Press SEL button the display panel show “dAY-P”.
Step4: Press SEL button the display panel show “PS”.
Step5: Press SEL button the display panel show “d-rSL”.
Step6: Press ENT button the display panel show “r_EL”.Press ENT button repeat step5 and
step6 can reset error list.
Step7: Press SEL button the display panel show “r_IP”.Press ENT button repeat step5 ~ step7
can reset integrated power.
Step8: Press SEL button until “OFF” is displayed.
Step9: Press ENT button 5 second, the solar power conditioner will start operation again.
SELbutton ENTbutton
4.2 Clearing “d-xx” error and restart the unit
Press SELECT button on the front panel for 5 seconds, and “d-xx” error will be cancelled.
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5. Error Code and Service
Recovery method explanation:
I. Recovery method A: Auto-restart after default reconnecting time.
II. Recovery method B: Auto-restart after waiting 10 sec.
III. Recovery method C: Auto-restart after waiting 10 sec. But enter recovery method D when
error four times (show d-XX error code.)
IV. Recovery method D: Turn on solar power conditioner by hand after repaired.
Error code F-00 Recovery method : A
Description Utility voltage over setting parameter
Protection level Over 255V(default value) [Parametr:250V / 255V / 260V]
Activation time 1 sec(default value) [Parametr:1S / 1.4S / 1.8S]
Cause Voltage of the utility grid rises due to the electric supply status of the power
company.
Check Measure the receiving voltage at the output terminal of the solar power
conditioner. If L-N is 255V (in case of preset value) or more, it is in abnormal
condition.
Case.1
Action Change the parameter setting to a higher level, and make sure the utility
voltage is low enough than setting value.
Cause Output impedance is too large to make the output terminal voltage is over
setting value.
Check Check the impedance between inverter and the grid, and the cable loss can
not be over 1% of full power.
Case.2
Action Make the impedance as short as you can.
Cause Grid voltage detector circuit is failed.
Check Check the voltage of receiving utility voltage, if its voltage is large than 210
and fuse is fine, some problem is inside the solar conditioner.
Case.3
Action Replace a new solar power conditioner.
Error code F-01 Recovery method : A
Contents Utility voltage under setting parameter
Protection level Less 210V(default value) [Parametr:205V / 210V / 215V]
Activation time 1 sec(default value) [Parametr:1S / 1.4S / 1.8S]
Case.1 Cause Power failure of the utility grid.

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Check The solar power conditioner is in normal status.
Action Wait until the utility grid recovers. The solar power conditioner will restart
automatically.
Cause AC breaker is shut down.
Check Check the status of the AC breaker.
Case.2
Action Turn on the AC beaker. The utility grid is received and the solar power
conditioner will restart automatically.
Cause Voltage of the utility grid falls due to the electric supply status of the power
company.
Check
Measure the receiving voltage at the output terminal of the solar power
conditioner. If L-N voltage is lower than setting value, it is in abnormal
condition.
Case.3
Action Inform your power company that the sending voltage is low, and ask the
adjustment.
Cause Defect or looseness of the terminals or wiring
Check Check wiring and terminal of the CNW7 in the wiring box.
Case.4
Action Re-wiring on the terminal of CNW7.
Cause AC fuse is blown out.
Check Check the resistance of fuse (FUW2) with meter in the wiring box.
Case.5
Action Replace the fuse (FUW2) inside the wiring box.
Cause Defect grid voltage detector circuitry
Check Check the voltage of receiving utility voltage, if its voltage is large than setting
value and fuse is fine, some problem is in solar conditioner.
Case.6
Action Replace a new solar power conditioner.
Error code F-02 Recovery method : A
Description Utility frequency over setting value
Protection level Over 53 Hz [Parametr:52Hz / 53Hz / 54Hz]
Activation time 1 sec(default value) [Parametr:1S / 1.4S / 1.8S]
Cause Power failure of the utility grid.
Check The solar power conditioner is in normal status.
Case.1
Action Wait until the utility grid recovers. The solar power conditioner will restart
automatically.
Case.2 Cause Frequency detector circuit is failed.

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Check If the error message “F-02” appears frequently after restarting the solar power
conditioner, the frequency detecting circuit on the control circuit is in abnormal
condition.
Action Replace a new solar power conditioner.
Error code F-03 Recovery method : A
Description Utility frequency under setting value
Protection level Less 47Hz [Parametr:46Hz / 47Hz / 48Hz]
Activation time 1 sec(default value) [Parametr:1S / 1.4S / 1.8S]
Cause Power failure of the utility grid.
Check The solar power conditioner is in normal status.
Case.1
Action Wait until the utility grid recovers. The solar power conditioner will restart
automatically.
Cause Frequency detector circuit is failed.
Check If the error message “F-03” appears frequently after restarting the solar power
conditioner, the frequency detecting circuit on the control circuit is in abnormal
condition.
Case.2
Action Replace a new solar power conditioner.
Error code F-06 Recovery method : B
Description Anti-islanding protection (frequency over)
Protection level ---
Activation time ---
Cause Power failure of the utility grid.
Check The solar power conditioner is in normal status.
Case.1
Action Wait until the utility grid recovers. The solar power conditioner will restart
automatically.
Cause The solar power conditioner stops unnecessary.
Check Confirm that the solar power conditioner restarts, and check the status when
F-06 occurs.
Case.2
Action If F-06 occurs frequently, replace a new solar power conditioner.
Error code F-07 Recovery method : B
Description Anti-islanding protection (frequency under)