SolarEdge Smart Energy Series User manual

Installation Guide
Smart Energy Socket
Version 1.2

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Emission Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits applied by the
local regulations.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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1 Disclaimers

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Contents
Disclaimers 1
Important Notice 1
Emission Compliance 1
HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
Safety Symbols Information 4
Revision History 5
Overview 6
Installation 9
Configuration 11
Configuration with Inverters with LCDScreen 11
Configuration with Inverters with SetApp 16
Modifying the Device Operation Mode and Schedules 19
Verifying the Connection 20
LEDIndications 20
Button Functionality 22
Troubleshooting 23
Specifications 25
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HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Safety Symbols Information
The following safety symbols are used in this document. Familiarize yourself with the
symbols and their meaning before installing or operating the system.
WARNING!
Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed
beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and
met.
CAUTION!
Denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure that, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in damage or destruction of the
product. Do not proceed beyond a caution sign until the indicated conditions
are fully understood and met.
NOTE
Denotes additional information about the current subject.
IMPORTANTSAFETYFEATURE
Denotes information about safety issues.
Disposal requirements under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
regulations:
NOTE
Discard this product according to local regulations or send it back to SolarEdge.
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4 HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Revision History
Version 1.2 (August 2019)
Addition of SetApp configuration
Version 1.1 (May 2018)
Terminology and product name updates
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Overview
The SolarEdge Smart Energy solutions allow increasing the self-consumption of a site.
One method used for this purpose is controlling the usage (consumption) of loads
using Smart Energy products.
The Smart Energy devices divert power to an appliance (load) according to pre-
configured schedules, using the following modes:
Schedule - The device turns on and off at times set by the user for the user’s
convenience, regardless of available PV power.
Smart Save - The device (typically a boiler or water pump) is controlled
automatically to maximize self-consumption. Grid power is used only if PV power is
insufficient to meet the user’s “Ready by” time. For example, to heat water for 2
hours and have hot water by 18:00, set the Duration to 2 hours and Ready-by to
18:00. The boiler may work before 16:00 if there is available PV power, but in any
case you are guaranteed to have hot water by 18:00.
Refer to Figure 2 for examples of the device modes of operation.
You can re-configure the schedules at any time and manually switch appliances on and
off.
You can configure the Smart Energy products locally through the inverter, or remotely
via the monitoring platform (or monitoring smartphone app).
The SolarEdge Smart Energy Socket (referred to as "the device") is a ZigBee wireless AC
switch with a built-in energy and power-consumption meter that provides power
measurements up to 2.5kW. Based on these measurements and on the system
configuration it switches the loads on and off.
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Figure 1: SolarEdge system with Device Control products
The following figure illustrates a typical example of device operation with Smart Save
and Schedule modes. Note that in Smart Save mode, the consumption is reduced by
taking advantage of excess PV earlier in the day.
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Figure 2: Examples of device operation
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To enable the Smart Energy Hot Water functionality, the following supporting devices
must be installed:
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8 Overview

Energy Meter:
Energy Meter with Modbus Connection. Refer to:
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/solaredge-meter-installation-guide.pdf
or
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/solaredge-meter-installation-guide-
na.pdf
Energy Meter with Cellular Connection. Refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se_energy_meter_cellular_na.pdf
ZigBee Plug-in for Smart Energy. Refer to:
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-device-control-zigbee-module-
installation-guide.pdf
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-zigbee-plug-in-for-setapp-
installation-guide.pdf
Installation
Figure 3: The Smart Energy Socket
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CAUTION!
This product must be operated under the specified operating
specifications, as described in the latest technical specification datasheet.
Configure the product so that the load connected is not switched on or off
more frequently than specified by the load manufacturer.
Do not connect loads that require a continuous current supply (e.g. fridge,
freezer).
Do not use the product if it is damaged or malfunctioning.
Never connect loads that can cause injuries or fire if they are switched on
unintentionally (e.g. an iron).
Do not let the product come into contact with water or other liquids.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the
documentation in a convenient place for future reference and observe all
instructions contained therein.
Plug the device into a wall socket , at a maximum distance of 50 m from the inverter.
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10 Installation

Configuration
Smart Energy is configured in the inverter, as described herein.
Smart Energy is supported for the following:
Inverters with LCD screen - from firmware version 3.24xx. Refer to Configuration
with Inverters with LCDScreen on page 11.
Inverters with SetApp configuration - from firmware version 4.5.xx. Refer to
Configuration with Inverters with LCDScreen on page 11.
For detailed information about various use cases, refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/home_energy_management_immersion_
heater_controller_use_cases_app_note.pdf.
NOTE
Verify that the inverter has a ZigBee Plug-in installed and is connected to the
monitoring platform (refer to the Inverter Installation Guide for details on
setting up communication).
Configuration with Inverters with LCDScreen
Required inverter Firmware CPUversion : v3.24xx and later.
To associate the device with the inverter using the inverter LCDuser buttons:
1. Enter the inverter Setup mode as described in the Inverter Installation Guide .
2. Select Communication è ZigBee Conf..
3. Select:
Device Type è HA (Home Automation)
Protocol è HAM (Home Automation)
When HA Device Type is selected, a Device Manager menu item will appear in the
main configuration menu:
C o u n t r y < I t a l y >
L a n g u a g e < E n g >
C o m m u n i c a t i o n
P o w e r C o n t r o l
D i s p l a y
M a i n t e n a n c e
I n f o r m a t i o n
4. From the main menu select Device Manager. The Device Manager screen is
displayed:
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A d d D e v i c e s < 0 >
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5. Select Add Devices to start the device association with the inverter.
6. Press the association button on the Smart Energy Hot Water.
The Device Manager LCDscreen should display a new line for each discovered
device, including the 3 last digits of its serial number, operating mode and operating
state. Discovery time may take up to 3 minutes. You can press the inverter LCDlight
button or the internal ESC button to exit the discovery process when all devices are
discovered.
A d d D e v i c e s < 3 >
S E - R E G x x x < A u t o , O F F >
S E - R E G - 3 6 x x < A u t o , O F F >
S E - S W x x x < M a n , O F F >
S E - S - P L G x x x < M a n O F F >
R e m o v e A l l
Device types:
SE-REG-36 - 3.6 kW Smart Energy Hot Water
SE-SW - Smart Energy Relay
SE-S-PLG - Smart Energy Socket
SE-S-SW - Smart Energy Switch
7. Select the device. The device configuration screen is displayed:
M o d e < M a n u a l >
S t a t e < O F F >
D e v i c e I n f o
R e m o v e D e v i c e
For the following device configuration steps, you can use either the inverter
LCDbuttonsor the monitoring platform/ app. The steps herein show configuration
using the inverter LCD.
For configuring using the monitoring platform, refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/configuring_device_control_with_
the_monitoring_app.pdf
8. Select Mode. The mode configuration screen is displayed:
M a n u a l
A u t o
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12 Configuration with Inverters with LCDScreen

Manual - turns the device to ONor OFF, as described below
Auto - allows setting two types of schedules for Home Energy Management, as
described in the next sections:
Smart Save - set the device operation requirements (ReadyBy and Duration
values). This mode is useful for maximizing self-consumption using excess
PVpower: the device operates autonomously based on configured settings.
Schedule - set the device start and stop times regardless of available excess
PVpower.
To set Manual mode:
1. Select Mode è Manual
2. Select ON or OFFto turn the device on or off.
To set Auto mode:
1. Select Auto. The following screen is displayed, showing options for setting the
device parameters:
M o d e < A u t o >
U s e E x c e s s P V < Y >
A d d S c h e d u l e
D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s
D e v i c e I n f o
R e m o v e D e v i c e
2. Select Device Properties and set the following properties:
L o a d R a t i n g < x . x K W >
E x p o r t T H < x x x x W >
I m p o r t T H < x x x x W >
M i n O n T i m e < x x x >
Load Rating - the rated power (in kW) of the appliance
Export TH (threshold) - optional; the minimum power (in W) above which the
excess PV power will be diverted to the appliance. This value can be lower than
the load rating. The default value is 5% above the Load Rating.
Import TH (threshold) - optional; the maximum power (in W) purchased from
the grid and diverted to the appliance. The default value is 5% of the Load
Rating.
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NOTE
If changing the Export TH and Import TH default values, make sure
they sum up to a value that equals or greater than the appliance Load
Rating value. Otherwise, the device will turn off when there is
insufficient power to divert to the appliance.
Min ONTime - (optional); the minimum duration (in minutes) the appliance
should remain ONonce switched on, even when no excess PVpower is
available. The default value is 5 minutes.
3. Select Use Excess PV. The following screen is displayed:
S e t < Y e s >
W e e k D a y s < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >
Set <Yes/ No> - automatically divert the excess PV to the device (default: Yes).
Week Days <optional> - days to repeat the settings (default: every day).
4. Select Add Schedule. The following screen is displayed, showing schedule setting
options. You can configure up to four different schedules.
S m a r t S a v e
S c h e d u l e
D i s a b l e
R e m o v e S c h e d u l e
Use Disable to deactivate a schedule or Remove Schedule to delete it.
5. Select and set one of the scheduling options:
Smart Save:
S e t < S m a r t >
R e a d y b y < 0 0 : 0 0 >
D u r a t i o n < 0 0 >
Ready by - requested energy must be diverted to the load by this time
(default: 00:00; format:hours:minutes).
Duration - minimum accumulated time the load must remain on (in
minutes; default: 00).
Schedule:
S e t < S c h e d u l e >
S t a r t T i m e < 0 0 : 0 0 >
E n d T i m e < 0 0 : 0 0 >
W e e k D a y s < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >
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14 Configuration with Inverters with LCDScreen

Start/End Time - the time of day by which the Smart Energy Hot Water must
start/ complete its task of delivering energy to the load (default: 00:00;
format:hours:minutes). If these values are not set, only the excess PV power
is used.
Week Days (optional) - days to repeat the settings (default: every day).
NOTE
In Auto mode , if you configure overlapping time-frames between Schedule
and Smart Save options, Schedule mode takes precedence over the Smart Save
mode.
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Configuration with Inverters with SetApp
Required inverter Firmware CPUversion : v4.5xx and later.
To associate the device with the inverter using SetApp:
1. Access SetApp as described in the Inverter Installation Guide .
2. Select Commissioning è Communication è Device Manager. The Smart Energy
Manager screen is displayed:
Device Manager
Add Device 2 connected ›
ZED-814 Manual, Off ›
Plug 409 Auto, On ›
Remove All ›
3. Select Add Devices to start the device association with the inverter.
4. Press the association button on the Smart Energy Hot Water.
The Smart Energy Manager screen should display a new line for each discovered
device, including the 3 last digits of its serial number, operating mode and operating
state. Discovery time may take up to 3 minutes. You can tap the Stop button to exit
the discovery process when all devices are discovered.
5. Select the device from the list. The device configuration screen is displayed (menus
vary depending on the device type):
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16 Configuration with Inverters with SetApp

Plug 409
Mode Auto ›
Use Excess PV Yes ›
Schedule 1 Enabled ›
Schedule 2 Enabled ›
Add Schedule ›
Device Properties ›
Device info ›
Remove Device ›
6. Select Mode. The mode configuration screen is displayed. Select one of the
following:
Manual - turns the device to ONor OFF
Auto - allows setting two types of schedules for Home Energy Management, as
described in the next sections:
Smart Save - set the device operation requirements (ReadyBy and Duration
values). This mode is useful for maximizing self-consumption using excess
PVpower: the device operates autonomously based on configured settings.
Schedule - set the device start and stop times regardless of available excess
PVpower.
7. Select Use Excess PV. Set the following:
Select <Yes/ No> - automatically divert the excess PV to the device (default:
Yes).
Week Days <optional> - days to repeat the settings (default: every day).
8. If you selected the Auto option, select Schedule 1 and edits the schedule settings as
necessary. Use Disable to deactivate a schedule or Remove Schedule to delete it.
You can configure up to four different schedules.
9. Select and set one of the scheduling options:
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Smart Save:
Ready by - requested energy must be diverted to the load by this time
(default: 00:00; format:hours:minutes).
Duration - minimum accumulated time the load must remain on (in
minutes; default: 00).
Schedule:
Start/End Time - the time of day by which the Smart Energy Hot Water must
start/ complete its task of delivering energy to the load (default: 00:00;
format:hours:minutes). If these values are not set, only the excess PV power
is used.
Week Days (optional) - days to repeat the settings (default: every day).
10. To use multiple schedules select Add Schedule and edit the settings.
11. Select Device Properties and set the following properties:
Load Rating - the rated power (in kW) of the appliance
Min ONTime - (optional); the minimum duration (in minutes) the appliance
should remain ONonce switched on, even when no excess PVpower is
available. The default value is 5 minutes.
Export Threshold - optional; the minimum power (in W) above which the excess
PV power will be diverted to the appliance. This value can be lower than the
load rating. The default value is 5% above the Load Rating.
Import Threshold - optional; the maximum power (in W) purchased from the
grid and diverted to the appliance. The default value is 5% of the Load Rating.
NOTE
If changing the Export Threshold and Import Threshold default values,
make sure they sum up to a value that equals or greater than the
appliance Load Rating value. Otherwise, the device will turn off when
there is insufficient power to divert to the appliance.
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18 Configuration with Inverters with SetApp

Modifying the Device Operation Mode and Schedules
You can re-configure the device operation mode and schedules at any time:
To Do this
Manually turn the load on or off
Select the device from the Device Manager
screen. Select Mode è Manual and set the
device to either ON or OFF.
Modify the schedule configuration
Select the device from the Device Manager
screen. Select Mode è Auto and set the
parameters of any menu: Smart
Save/Schedule.
Disable or delete a schedule Select Disable or Remove Schedule from the
Schedule screen.
Disconnect the device(s) from the
network
Select Remove Device or Remove All from the
device screen.
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