SolarEdge SE5000H-AU User manual

Installation Guide
EV Charging Single Phase
Inverter
with SetApp Configuration
For Australia
Version 1.2

Disclaimers
Important Notice
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necessary. However, discrepancies cannot be excluded. No guarantee is made for the
completeness of these documents.
The images contained in this document are for illustrative purposes only and may vary
depending on product panels.
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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.
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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Revision History
Version 1.2 , September 2019 - Modified circuit breaker values
Version 1.1 , September 2019 - Modified EV charging level 2 to EV charging Mode 3
and added that is also supports socket type 2.
Version 1.0 , August 2019 - first release
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Contents
Disclaimers 1
Important Notice 1
Emission Compliance 2
HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
Safety Symbols Information 6
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 7
Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System 10
Power Optimiser 11
EV Carging Single Phase Inverter 11
Monitoring Platform 12
Installation Procedure 13
Installation Equipment List 13
Inverter Transport and Storage 14
EV Charging Safety Instructions 15
Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimisers 16
Safety 16
Package Contents 17
Installation Guidelines 17
Step 1: Mounting the Power Optimisers 19
Step 2: Connecting Power Optimisers in Strings 20
Step 3: Verifying Proper Power Optimiser Connection 22
Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter 23
Inverter Package Contents 23
Identifying the Inverter 23
Inverter Interfaces 23
Opening Conduit Drill Guides 26
Mounting the Inverter 28
Chapter 4: Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Connection Unit 31
Connecting the Strings to the Connection Unit with Safety Switch 34
Chapter 5: Activating, Commissioning and Configuring the System 36
Step 1: Activating the Installation 36
Step 2: Commissioning and Configuring the Installation 37
Step 3: Verifying Proper Activation and Commissioning 41
Viewing System Status 42
Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data 49
Chapter 6: Setting Up Communication to the Monitoring Platform 52
Communication Options 52
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Communication Connectors 54
Removing the Inverter Cover 56
Removing the Connection Unit with Safety Switch Cover 56
Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection 57
Creating an RS485 Bus Connection 60
Verifying the Connection 63
Chapter 7: Errors and Troubleshooting 64
Identifying Errors 64
EV Charger-related Troubleshooting 65
Troubleshooting Communication 68
Power Optimiser Troubleshooting 70
Appendix A: Replacing and Adding System Components 72
Fuse Replacement 72
Replacing an Inverter 73
Replacing the Connection Unit with Safety Switch 75
Appendix B: Connecting the Energy Meter To the Inverter 78
78
Energy Meter DIPSwitches 78
Appendix C: SafeDC™ 81
Mechanical Specifications 82
Technical Specifications - EV Charging Single Phase Inverter - (Australia) 83
Inverter Specifications 83
Default Trip Limits and Times According to IEEE1547 85
Recommended OCPD Size per Grid 85
EV Charger and EV Charger Cable Specifications 86
Support Contact Information 88
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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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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following. This manual contains important instructions that shall
be followed during installation, operation and maintenance of the unit.
a. Read all the instructions before using this product.
b. This device should be supervised when used around children.
c. Do not put fingers into the electric vehicle connector.
d. Do not use this product if the flexible power cord or EV cable is frayed, has
broken insulation, or any other signs of damage.
e. Do not use this product if the enclosure or the EV connector is broken,
cracked, open, or shows any other indication of damage.
1. An insulated grounding conductor that is identical in size, insulation
material, and thickness to the grounded and ungrounded branch-circuit
supply conductors, except that it is green with or without one or more
yellow stripes, shall be installed as part of the branch circuit that supplies the
device or system.
2. The grounding conductor described in item 1 shall be grounded to earth at
the service equipment or, when supplied by a separately derived system, at
the supply transformer.
WARNING!
The inverter cover must be opened only after switching the inverter ON/OFF/P
switch located at the bottom of the inverter to OFF. This disables the DC voltage
inside the inverter. Wait five minutes before opening the cover. Otherwise, there
is a risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitors.
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WARNING!
Before operating the inverter, ensure that the inverter AC power cable and wall
outlet are grounded properly. This product must be connected to a grounded,
metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the product.
WARNING!
Opening the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed
only by qualified service personnel familiar with this inverter.
WARNING!
Do not touch the PV panels or any rail system connected when the inverter
switch is ON, unless grounded.
WARNING!
SafeDC complies with IEC60947-3 when installing the system with a worst case
SafeDC voltage (under fault conditions) < 120V.
The worst case voltage is defined as: Voc,max+ (String Length-1)*1V, where:
Voc,max = Maximum Voc (at lowest temperature) of the PV panels in the
string (for a string with multiple panels, use the max value)
String Length = number of power optimisers in the string
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated according to the technical specification datasheet
provided with the unit.
CAUTION!
HEAVY OBJECT. To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use proper lifting
techniques, and if required - a lifting aid.
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NOTE
The inverter is IP65 rated . Unused conduit openings and glands should be
sealed with appropriate seals.
NOTE
Use PV panels rated according to IEC 61730 class A.
NOTE
The symbol appears at grounding points on the SolarEdge equipment. This
symbol is also used in this manual.
NOTE
A SolarEdge inverter may be installed in a site with a generator. SolarEdge
requires installing a physical or electronic interlock, which will signal to the
inverter when the grid has been disconnected. Interlock procurement,
installation, maintenance and support are the responsibility of the installer.
Damage to the inverter due to incorrect interlock installation or use of an
interlock that is incompatible with the SolarEdge system will render the
SolarEdge warranty invalid.
For more information, refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-inverter-
support-of-voltage-sources.pdf.
NOTE
The following warning symbols appear on the inverter warning label:
Risk of electric shock
Risk of electric shock from energy stored in the capacitor. Do not
remove cover until 5 minutes after disconnecting all sources of
supply.
Hot surface – To reduce the risk of burns, do not touch.
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Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power
Harvesting System
The SolarEdge power harvesting solution maximizes the power output from any type of
solar Photovoltaic (PV) installation while reducing the average cost per watt. The
following sections describe each of the system’s components.
Figure 1: The SolarEdge power harvesting system components
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Power Optimiser
The power optimisers are DC-DC converters connected to PV panels in order to
maximize power harvesting by performing independent Maximum Power Point
Tracking (MPPT) at the panellevel.
The power optimisers regulate the string voltage at a constant level, regardless of string
length and environmental conditions.
The power optimisers include a safety voltage function that automatically reduces the
output of each power optimiser to 1 Vdc in the following cases:
During fault conditions
The power optimisers are disconnected from the inverter
The inverter ON/OFF/P switch is turned OFF
The safety switch on the Connection Unit with Safety Switch is turned OFF
The inverter AC breaker is turned OFF
Each power optimiser also transmits panel performance data over the DC power line to
the inverter.
Two types of power optimisers are available:
Panel Add-on power optimiser – connected to one or more panels
Smart panels - the power optimiser is embedded into a panel
EV Carging Single Phase Inverter
The EV Charging Single Phase Inverter (referred to as “inverter”throughout) efficiently
converts DC power from the panels into AC power that can be fed into the main
ACservice of the site and from there to the grid. The inverter also receives the
monitoring data from each power optimiser and transmits it to a central server (the
monitoring platform; requires Internet connection).
The EV Charging Single Phase Inverter is designed to provide reliable and economical
charging of an electric vehicle (EV). It provides Mode 3 EV charging from both the grid
and the PV system, and is designed to work with all plug-in vehicles with J1772 (Type 1)
socket and (Type 2) IEC62196 sockets.
An EV Charger cable (ordered separately)is required for EV charging:
The EV Charger Cable connects the EV plug to the inverter
The wall mounted EV Charger cable holder is used for hanging the EV Charger cable
and plug, protecting the plug from rain when not plugged into the vehicle , and
provides strain relief for the inverter when the cable is pulled.
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Figure 2: The EV Charger Cables (with holders)
Monitoring Platform
The monitoring platform enables monitoring the technical and financial performance of
one or more SolarEdge sites. It provides past and present information on the system
performance both at the system and panel levels.
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Installation Procedure
The following is the procedure for installing and setting up a new SolarEdge site. Many
of these also apply to modification of an existing site.
1. Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings, page 20.
2. Recording power optimiser serial numbers (optional), page 50.
3. Mounting the inverter, page 28.
4. Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Connection Unit, page31.
5. Activating, Commissioning and Configuring the System Using the Inverter SetApp,
page 36
6. Connecting the inverter to the monitoring platform, page 51.
7. Installing and connecting the cable - Refer to the installation guide supplied with
the product. The cable and holder can be installed at the same time as the inverter
or added later.
8. Configuring the EV Charger - Refer to the installation guide supplied with the EV
Charger Cable. Configuration can be done only after the EVCharger Cable is
connected to the inverter and the inverter is connected to the monitoring platform. 
Installation Equipment List
Standard tools can be used during the installation of the SolarEdge system. The
following is a recommendation of the equipment needed for installation:
Allen screwdriver for 3mm screw type for the inverter cover, side screws, and
Connection Unit with Safety Switch cover (if applicable)
Standard flat-head screwdrivers set
Non-contact voltage detector
Cordless drill (with a torque clutch)or screwdriver and bits suitable for the surface
on which the inverter and optimisers will be installed. Use of an impact driver is not
allowed.
Appropriate mounting hardware (for example: stainless bolts, nuts, and washers)
for attaching:
the inverter mounting bracket to the mounting surface
the power optimiser to the racking (not required for smart panels)
MC4 crimper (if applicable)
Wire cutters
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Wire strippers
Voltmeter
Mobile phone with latest SetApp version
For installing the communication options, you may also need the following:
For Ethernet:
CAT5/6 twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connector
If using a CAT5/6 cable spool: RJ45 plug and RJ45 crimper
For RS485:
Four- or six-wire shielded twisted pair cable
Watchmaker precision screwdriver set
Inverter Transport and Storage
Transport the inverter in its original packaging, facing up and without exposing it to
unnecessary shocks. If the original package is no longer available, use a similar box that
can withstand the weight of the inverter (refer to the inverter weight in the specification
datasheet provided with the unit), has a handle system and can be closed fully.
Store the inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are -25°C to +65°C /
-13°F to 149°F.
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EV Charging Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Do not charge a vehicle indoors if it requires ventilation. Contact your EV service
representative for information.
WARNING!
Automatic CCID (charge circuit interrupting device) reset provided.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION!
Do not use this product if there is any damage to the unit.
CAUTION!
Do not use an extension cord between the SolarEdge EV Charger Cable and the
EV Charging Single Phase Inverter. You may use a conversion adapter only if it
has been approved by SolarEdge.
NOTE
This product is intended for use with electric vehicles, however it operates as a
PV inverter also when no charging cable is connected.
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Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimisers
Safety
The following notes and warnings apply when installing the power optimisers. Some of
the following may not be applicable to smart panels:
WARNING!
When modifying an existing installation, turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF/P
switch, the Safety Switch (if applicable) and the AC circuit breaker on the main
AC distribution panel.
CAUTION!
Power optimisers are IP68/NEMA6P rated. Choose a mounting location where
optimisers will not be submerged in water.
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated according to the operating specifications provided
with the unit.
CAUTION!
Cutting the power optimiser input or output cable connector is prohibited and
will void the warranty.
CAUTION!
All PV panels must be connected to a power optimiser.
CAUTION!
If you intend to mount the optimisers directly to the panelor panele frame, first
consult the panel manufacturer for guidance regarding the mounting location
and the impact, if any, on panel warranty. Drilling holes in the panel frame
should be done according to the panel manufacturer instructions.
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CAUTION!
Installing a SolarEdge system without ensuring compatibility of the panel
connectors with the optimiser connectors may be unsafe and could cause
functionality problems such as ground faults, resulting in inverter shut down. To
ensure mechanical compatibility of the power optimisers’ connectors with the PV
panel’ connectors to which they are connected:
Use identical connectors from the same manufacturer and of the same type
on both the power optimisers and on the panels; or
Verify that the connectors are compatible in the following way:
The panel connector manufacturer should explicitly verify compatibility
with the SolarEdge optimiser connector; and
A third-party test report by one of the listed external labs (TUV, VDE,
Bureau Veritas UL, CSA, InterTek) should be obtained, verifying the
compatibility of the connectors.
For more information, refer to
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/optimizer-input-
connector-compatibility.pdf
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IMPORTANTSAFETYFEATURE
Panel with SolarEdge poweroptimisers are safe. They carry only a low safety
voltage before the inverter is turned ON. As long as the power optimisers are
not connected to the inverter or the inverter is turned OFF, each power
optimiser will output a safe voltage of 1V.
Package Contents
Power optimisers
Stainless steel grounding lock washers
Installation Guidelines
The minimum and maximum string length guidelines are stated in the power
optimiser datasheets. Refer to the Designer for string length verification. The
Designer is available on the SolarEdge website at
https://www.solaredge.com/products/installer-tools/designer#/.
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Frame-mounted power optimisers are mounted directly on the panel
frame, regardless of racking system (rail-less or with rails). For
installation of frame-mounted power optimisers, refer to
http://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/installing_frame_
mounted_power_optimizers.pdf.
The steps in this chapter refer to panel add-on power optimisers. For smart panels,
start from Step 2: Connecting Power Optimisers in Strings on page 20 .Also refer to
the documentation supplied with the smart panels.
The power optimiser can be placed in any orientation.
If connecting more panels than optimiser inputs in parallel, use a branch cable.
Some commercial power optimiser panels have a dual input.
Position the power optimiser close enough to its panel so that their cables can be
connected.
Make sure to use power optimisers that have the required output conductor length:
Do not use extension cables between a panel and a power optimiser, between
two panels connected to the same optimiser, or between two optimisers other
than in the cases specified below.
You can use extension cables between power optimisers only from row to row,
around obstacles or pathways within a row, and from the end of the string to
the inverter, as long as the maximum distance is not exceeded.
NOTE
Use at least 11 AWG/ 4 mm² DC cables.
The total cable length of the string (excluding power optimisers’
cables) should not exceed 300 m from DC+ to DC- of the inverter.
Completely shaded panels may cause their power optimisers to temporarily shut
down. This will not affect the performance of the other power optimisers in the
string, as long as the minimum number of unshaded power optimisers connected in
a string of panels is met. If under typical conditions fewer than the minimum
optimisers are connected to unshaded panels, add more optimisers to the string.
To allow for heat dissipation, maintain a minimum of 2.5 cm clearance between the
power optimiser and other surfaces, on all sides except the mounting bracket side.
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Figure 3: Power optimiser clearance
When installing panels in a confined space, for example, if installing Building-
integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels, ventilation measures may be needed to
ensure the power optimisers are not be exposed to temperatures outside their
specifications.
NOTE
The images contained herein are for illustrative purposes only and may vary
depending on product panels.
Step 1: Mounting the Power Optimisers
For each of the power optimisers(1):
1. Determine the power optimiser mounting location and use the power
optimiser mounting brackets to attach the power optimiser to the
support structure . It is recommended to mount the power optimiser
in a location protected from direct sunlight. For frame-mounted
power optimisers follow the instructions supplied with the optimisers,
or refer to https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/installing_frame_
mounted_power_optimizers.pdf.
2. If required, mark the mounting hole locations and drill the hole.
(1)Not applicable to smart panels.
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