SolarEdge SE7600A-US User manual

SolarEdge
StorEdge Solution
with Backup
Installation Guide
For North America
Version 1.3

Revision History
Version 1.3 (Oct. 2017)
lInPowerOptimizerInstallationchapter:
oAddedwarningaboutgroundingthepoweroptimizermetallicenclosure
oAdded:circuitconductorsmustbesizedaccordingtoNEC690.9whencombiningstrings
oRemovedreferencetorackingmodelsandtheirgroundingmethods
oRemovedmentioningoftracker
lIninverterInstallationchapter:
oAddedacautionaboutnotalteringtheConnectionUnitenclosure:SolarEdgedoesnotpermit
openingorpuncturingtheConnectionUnitinanylocationotherthanthepre-defineddrillguide
locations,orotherwisealteringtheconstructionoftheenclosure,asthismaycompromisesafety
andwillvoidthewarranty.
lConnectionto/fromtheConnectionUnit:
o450VDCtoBATconnector(DC-andDC+connections)correctedintheconnectiondiagram
oAddedadiagramofLGbatteryconnectiontoinverterwith3DIPswitches
lInConfigurationMenuOptions:
oPowerControlsection:
nRemovedPhaseBalancelinkandinfo
nAddedanoteaboutcompliancewithUL1741SupplementA.
nAddedlinktoP(Q)diagramapplicationnote
oMaintenancesection:
nAddedlinkstoapplicationnotes(UpgradingtheinverterusingSDcard;Isolationfault
troubleshooting;Arcfaultdetection)
nRemovedOptimizerConf
lInSystemConfigurationchapter:
oThecommunicationboardfirmware(CPU)versionmustbe3.xxxxandlateronallSolarEdge
invertersatthesamesite
oScreenschangedwhenconfiguringLGbattery
oStorEdgeControlinstructionsandmenuupdated
lConnectionUnitreplacement-removed
lUpdatedlinks
lTechnicalspecification-updated
Revision History
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Disclaimers
Important Notice
Copyright©SolarEdgeInc.Allrightsreserved.
Nopartofthisdocumentmaybereproduced,storedinaretrievalsystemortransmitted,inanyformor
byanymeans,electronic,mechanical,photographic,magneticorotherwise,withoutthepriorwritten
permissionofSolarEdgeInc.
Thematerialfurnishedinthisdocumentisbelievedtobeaccurateandreliable.However,SolarEdge
assumesnoresponsibilityfortheuseofthismaterial.SolarEdgereservestherighttomakechangestothe
materialatanytimeandwithoutnotice.YoumayrefertotheSolarEdgewebsite
(http://www.solaredge.us)forthemostupdatedversion.
Allcompanyandbrandproductsandservicenamesaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheir
respectiveholders.
Patentmarkingnotice:seehttp://www.solaredge.us/patent
ThegeneraltermsandconditionsofdeliveryofSolarEdgeshallapply.
Thecontentofthesedocumentsiscontinuallyreviewedandamended,where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models.
FCC Compliance
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuant
topart15oftheFCCRules.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:
lReorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
lIncreasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.
lConnecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.
lConsult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.
Disclaimers
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Contents
Revision History 2
Version1.3(Oct.2017) 2
Disclaimers 1
ImportantNotice 1
FCCCompliance 1
Contents 2
HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
SafetySymbolsInformation 5
IMPORTANT INVERTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
Chapter 1: Overview 9
TheStorEdgeSolutionComponents 9
InstallationWorkflow 11
InstallationEquipmentList 12
InverterTransportandStorage 12
Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers 13
Safety 13
PackageContents 14
InstallationGuidelines 14
Step1:MountingandGroundingthePowerOptimizers 15
Step2:ConnectingaPVModuletoaPowerOptimizer 17
Step3:ConnectingPowerOptimizersinStrings 18
Step4:VerifyingProperPowerOptimizerConnection 19
Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter 20
InverterPackageContents 20
IdentifyingtheInverter 20
InverterInterfaces 21
ConnectionUnit 22
InternalACBreakerandBypassSwitch 23
MountingtheInverter 23
Chapter 4: Auto-transformer and Backed-up Loads Panel Installation (for Backup) 27
MountingtheAuto-transformer 28
InstallingtheBacked-upLoadsPanel 28
Chapter 5: Meter Installation 29
Chapter 6: StorEdge Inverter Connections 30
Installingthe9VBatteryandFuses 32
ConnectingtheStringstotheInverter 33
ConnectingtotheBattery 34
DIPSwitchSetup 38
DIPSwitchSetupinMeterandInverter 38
DIPSwitchSetupintheConnectionUnit 39
ConnectingCommunicationtotheMeter 40
ConnectingtoAC 41
ConnectingtotheAuto-transformer 41
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ConnectingtotheGridandtoBacked-upLoads 43
Chapter 7: Commissioning the Installation 44
RemovingtheInverterCover 44
Step1:ActivatingtheSystem 46
Step2:PairingPowerOptimizerstotheInverter 49
Step3:VerifyingProperActivation 50
Step4:ReportingandMonitoringInstallationData 50
TheSolarEdgeMonitoringSystem 50
ProvidingInstallationInformation 51
SiteMapperApplication 51
CreatingaSiteintheSolarEdgeMonitoringPlatform 52
PaperTemplate 52
Chapter 8: User Interface 53
LCDUserButtons 53
InverterConfiguration–SetupMode 54
ConfiguringtheInverterUsingtheLCDUserButtons 54
ConfiguringtheInverterUsingtheLCDLightButton 57
ConfigurationMenuOptions 60
CountryandGrid 60
Language 60
Communication 60
PowerControl 62
Display 63
Maintenance 63
Information 64
StatusScreens-OperationalMode 65
InitialStatus 65
MainInverterStatus 65
EnergyMeterStatus 65
TelemetryStatus 66
IDStatus 66
ServerCommunicationStatus 67
IPStatus 67
ZigBeeStatus 68
CellularStatus 68
GSMStatus 68
CommunicationPortsStatus 69
SmartEnergyManagementStatus 69
PowerControlStatus 70
BatteryStatus 70
Charge/DischargeProfileProgrammingStatus 71
Chapter 9: Setting Up Communication to the Monitoring Platform 72
CommunicationOptions 73
Ethernet 73
RS485 73
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ZigBee 73
GSM 73
CDMA 73
CommunicationConnectors 74
CreatinganEthernet(LAN)Connection 75
CreatinganRS485BusConnection 77
VerifyingtheConnection 80
Chapter 10: System Configuration 81
UpgradingtheInverterFirmwareVersion 81
ConfiguringtheRS485BusforBatteryandMeterConnection 82
ConfiguringStorEdgeApplications 86
BackupPowerApplications 86
SystemBasicConfiguration 86
SettingBackup-Only 88
SettingMSC+BackupPower 88
SettingCharge/DischargeProfile+BackupPower 89
VerifyingStorEdgeComponentsFunctionality 90
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 93
CommunicationTroubleshooting 93
Devicetype,numberandprotocolaredisplayedincorrectly 93
TroubleshootingEthernetCommunication 93
MeterTroubleshooting 94
<OK>isnotdisplayed 94
Anerrormessageisdisplayed 94
Power[Wh]Importvalueisnotadvancing 94
BatteryTroubleshooting 95
PowerOptimizerTroubleshooting 96
ConnectionUnitLEDs 97
AdditionalStorEdgeTroubleshooting 98
StorEdge-relatedErrorsCodes 100
SystemWarnings 101
Appendix B: Opening Conduit Drill Guides 102
Appendix C: Replacing and Adding System Components 104
ReplacinganInverter 104
9VBatteryReplacement 104
FuseReplacement 106
BatteryReplacement 106
Appendix D: Mechanical Specifications 108
InverterDimensions 108
Auto-transformerDimensions 109
StorEdge Single Phase Inverter with Connection Unit for High Power - Technical
Specifications 110
StorEdgeInverter 110
Auto-TransformerTechnicalSpecifications 113
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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.

HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANTINVERTER SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE. Use this inverter only with PV modules with a maximum
system voltage rating of 600V or higher.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ET D’INCENDIE. Utilisez cet onduleur seulement avec des
modules PV spécifiés pour une tension de système maximum de 600V ou plus.
WARNING!
The inverter cover must be opened only after shutting off the inverter ON/OFF switch located at the
bottom of the inverter. 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.
Ne pas ouvrir le couvercle de l'onduleur avant d'avoir coupé l'interrupteur situé en dessous de l'onduleur.
Cela supprime les tensions CC et CA de l'onduleur. Attendre que le LCD affiche une tension sécurisée
(50V). Si l’affichage LCD n’est pas visible, attendre cinq minutes avant d’ouvrir le couvercle. Sinon, il y a
un risque de choc électrique provenant de l'énergie stockée dans le condensateur.
WARNING
Before operating the inverter, ensure that the inverter is grounded properly.
Avant d'utiliser l'onduleur monophasé, assurez-vous que l'onduleur est correctement mis à la terre.
WARNING
Opening the inverter and repairing or testing under power must be performed only by qualified service
personnel familiar with this inverter.
L’unité ne doit être ouverte que par un technicien qualifié dans le cadre de l'installation et de la
maintenance.
WARNING!
The Connection Unit meets all requirements for a code-compliant installation of this system. The DC
Disconnect Switch disconnects both the positive and negative conductors.
Le sectionneur externe (inclus) repond aux exigences de conformité pour l’installation de ce système .
Le coupeur CC ouvre les conducteurs positifs et négatifs.
WARNING!
The inverter input and output circuits are isolated from the enclosure. This system does not include an
isolation transformer and should be installed with an ungrounded PV array in accordance with the
requirements of NEC Articles 690.35 and 690.43 National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, 2011 (and
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, for installations in Canada).
Equipment grounding is the responsibility of the installer and must be performed in accordance with all
applicable Local and National Codes.
Les circuits d’entrée et de sortie de l’onduleur sont isolés de l’enveloppe. Ce système n’inclut pas
d’isolation galvanique (transformateur) et devra être installé sans mise à la terre du champ PV et en
accord avec les articles 690.35 et 690.43 du National Electric Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70, 2011 (et du
Code Electrique Canadien, Partie 1, pour les installations faites au Canada).
La mise à la terre des équipements est la responsabilité de l’installateur et doit être faite en accord avec
les toutes les règles locales et nationales applicables.
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WARNING!
The inverter must be connected to a dedicated AC branch circuit with a maximum Overcurrent
Protection Device (OCPD) of 50A.

Les onduleurs monophasé doivent être connectés à un branchement AC dédié avec un disjoncteur de
50A.
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated according to the technical specification datasheet provided with the unit.
Cette unité doit être utilisée selon les spécifications de fonctionnement, comme décrit dans la dernière
fiche technique des spécifications.
CAUTION!
HEAVY OBJECT. To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use proper lifting techniques, and if required - a
lifting aid when removing or replacing.
Objet lourd. Pour éviter la fatigue musculaire ou des blessures au dos, utilisez des techniques de levage
appropriées et, si nécessaire - un auxiliaire de levage lors du retrait ou du remplacement.
NOTE
The Connection Unit is NEMA type 3R rated . Unused conduit openings and glands should be sealed
with appropriate seals.
NOTE
Use only copper conductors rated for a minimum of 75°C/ 167°F.
NOTE
This inverter is provided with an IMI (Isolation Monitor Interrupter) for ground fault protection.
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, however must not operate at the same
time as the generator. Operating an inverter and a generator simultaneously will void the warranty.
SolarEdge requires installing a physical or electronic interlock, which will prevent the generator and
inverter from operating simultaneously. 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.
WARNING!
Shutting off the AC breaker does not disable the DC voltage inside the inverter. To obtain safe DC
voltage, turn off the inverter ON/OFF switch and the Connection Unit ON/OFF switch.

En mode autonome, la fermeture du coupeur CA n’élimine pas la tension CC à l’intérieur de l’onduleur.
Afin d’obtenir une tension CC sécurisée, mettez l’interrupteur du coupeur CC de l’onduleur et celui du
coupeur CC de l’unité StorEdge en position OFF.
IMPORTANTINVERTER SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING!
Before operating the system, ensure that the inverter has been grounded properly.
Avant d'utiliser l'onduleur monophasé, assurez-vous que l'onduleur est correctement mis à la terre.
WARNING!
When handling the battery, adhere to all manufacturer safety instructions.
Durant la manipulation de la batterie, adhérez à toutes les instructions de sécurité du fabricant.
WARNING!
The battery should be powered OFF before and during wiring. Turn OFF:
lThe auxiliary power supply switch
lThe circuit breaker switch

Labatteriedoitêtreétteinteavantetpendantlecâblage.Fermer:
lLecommutateurd'alimentationauxiliaire
lLecommutateurducoupeur
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated under the specified operating conditions as described in the technical
specifications supplied with the unit.
Cette unité doit être opérée suivant les instructions trouvées dans le manuel fourni avec le produit.
NOTE
The battery used must be NRTL certified.
NOTE
For battery decommissioning and disposal, follow the manufacturer requirements and instructions.
NOTE
The Connection Unit is NEMA type 3R rated . Unused conduit openings and glands should be sealed
with appropriate seals.
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IMPORTANTINVERTER SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Chapter 1: Overview
StorEdge™isSolarEdge'sall-in-onesolutionthatusesasinglephaseDCoptimizedinvertertomanageand
monitorbothsolarpowergenerationandenergystorage.Homeownersareautomaticallyprovidedwith
backuppowerintheeventofgridinterruptiontopowerpre-selectedloads.Solarenergycanbestoredin
abatteryforSmartEnergyManagementapplicationssuchasexportcontrol,offeringdemandresponse
andpeakshaving,andperformingtimeofuseshiftingforreducedelectricbills.
The StorEdge Solution Components
lThe StorEdge Inverter -Theinvertermanagesbatteryandsystemenergy,inadditiontoitstraditional
functionalityasaDC-optimizedPVinverter.
SolarEdgeoffersaStorEdgethefollowinginvertertypes:
oStorEdgeinverterforSingleBatteryorHighCapacity
oStorEdgeinverterforHighPower.
TheConnection Unit,locatedatthebottomoftheinverter,allowssimpleinstallationand
connectivitytoothersystemcomponentsandincludesaDCSafetySwitch.
lThe SolarEdge Electricity Meter-Themeterisusedbytheinverterforexport/consumption
readings,andforSmartEnergyManagementapplications,suchas:exportlimitation,time-of-use
profileprogrammingandmaximizingself-consumption.
ThemeterisrequiredonlyinsystemsusingSmartEnergyManagementapplications(itisnotrequired
forStorEdgesystemsusedonlyforbackuppower).
lThe Auto-transformer-Theauto-transformerhandlesthephaseloadbalancing.Itisrequiredonlyin
systemsprovidingbackuppower.
lOne battery -designedtoworkwiththeSolarEdgeStorEdgesystem.
Figure 1: StorEdge system components
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ThefollowingtablesummarizestheSolarEdgeproductsrequiredfortheStorEdgeapplications:
Product Applications
Grid-tied Solar
Backup Power
Smart Energy Management
Grid-tied Solar
Backup Power
Grid-tied Solar
Smart Energy Management
Single Phase StorEdge
inverter ü ü ü
Auto-transformer ü ü X
SolarEdge Electricity Meter üOptional ü
Battery ü ü ü
NOTE
lAdditional SolarEdge inverters (without batteries) can be connected with RS485. The inverters will
participate in export limitation and Smart Energy Management.
Connecting multiple inverters with RS485 master-slave connection may require an RS485
Expansion Kit (available from SolarEdge).
lPV modules connected to power optimizers are not mandatory for charge/ discharge profile
programming and for backup power.
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The StorEdge Solution Components

Installation Workflow
WheninstallingtheStorEdgesystem,followthisworkflowtoensureallthecomponentsareconnected
andfunctioningcorrectly.
Step 1-PV system installation-modules,poweroptimizersandinverter:
lPoweroptimizers-asdescribedinInstallingthePowerOptimizersonpage13.
lInverter-asdescribedinInstallingtheInverteronpage20.
Step 2-SolarEdge Auto-transformer and AC load panel installation (required for Backup Power
only):RefertoAuto-transformerandBacked-upLoadsPanelInstallation(forBackup)onpage27.
Step 3- Electricity Meter installation (required for Smart Energy Management only).RefertoMeter
Installationonpage29.
Step 4 - Connecting PV strings (DC) to the inverter - RefertoConnectingtheStringstotheInverteron
page33.
Step 5-Connecting the battery to the inverter and mounting the battery.Refertotheinstallation
informationinthemanufacturerdocumentation,andtoStorEdgeInverterConnectionsonpage30.
Step 6 - Connecting all components to the inverter-connecttheautotransformerandloads(AC),PV
strings(DC),andmeter.RefertoStorEdgeInverterConnectionsonpage30.
Step 7 - Commissioning the inverter-Activatethesystemandpairthepoweroptimizers.Referto
CommissioningtheInstallationonpage44.
Step 8-Connecting to the monitoring platform.RefertoSettingUpCommunicationtotheMonitoring
Platformonpage72.
Step 9-System Configuration-ConfiguringtheRS485busandStorEdgeapplications.RefertoSystem
Configurationonpage81.
ThefollowingflowchartappearsthroughoutthisInstallationGuidetoassistwiththeinstallationsteps:
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
Foradditionalinformation,referto
https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/storedge_wiring_quick_guide_and_on_
site_checklist_na.pdf.
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:
lAllenscrewdriverfor5mmscrewtypefortheinvertercover,ConnectionUnitcover,andinverterside
screws
lStandardflat-headscrewdriversset
lNon-contactvoltagedetector
lCordlessdrillorscrewdriverandbitssuitableforthesurfaceonwhichtheinverterwillbeinstalledand
foropeningtheConnectionUnitdrillguides.Useofanimpactdriverisnotrecommended.
lAppropriatemountinghardware(forexample:stainlessbolts,nuts,andwashers)forattaching:
othemountingbrackettothemountingsurface
othepoweroptimizertotheracking(notrequiredforsmartmodules)
lWirecutters
lWirestrippers
lVoltmeter
Forinstallingthecommunicationoptions,youmayalsoneedthefollowing:
lForEthernet:
oCAT5/6twistedpairEthernetcablewithRJ45connector.
oIfusingaCAT5/6cablespool:RJ45plugandRJ45crimper
lForRS485:
oFour-orsix-wireshieldedtwistedpaircable.
oWatchmaker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-13°F-140°F/-25°C-+60°C.
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Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers
Safety
ThefollowingnotesandwarningsapplywheninstallingtheSolarEdgepoweroptimizers.Someofthe
followingmaynotbeapplicabletosmartmodules:
WARNING!
The metallic enclosure of the power optimizer must be grounded in accordance with the product's listing
and local and national codes.
L'enceinte métallique de l’optimiseur de puissance doit être mise à la terre en accord avec les
régulations locales et nationales.
WARNING!
When modifying an existing installation, turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch, the Connection Unit and
the AC circuit breaker on the main AC distribution panel.
Avant de faire ces étapes, éteignez l'onduleur monophasé en mettant sur OFF l'interrupteur ON/OFF
situé au bas de l'onduleur.
WARNING!
Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated. Open connectors should be mated to each
other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps.
Les connecteurs d’entrée et sortie ne sont pas étanches jusqu'à ce qu’ils soient accouplés. Les
connecteurs doivent être accouplés ou fermés avec des terminaux étanches.
CAUTION!
Power optimizers are IP68/NEMA6P rated. Choose a mounting location where optimizers will not be
submerged in water.
Les optimiseurs de puissances sont compatibles à la norme IP68/NEMA6P. Choisissez le lieu de
montage tel que l’optimiseur ne puisse pas être submergé par l’eau.
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated according to the operating specifications provided with the unit.
Cette unité doit être opérée suivant les instructions trouvées dans le manuel fourni avec le produit.
CAUTION!
Cutting the power optimizer input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty.
Sectionner les cables d’entrées ou de sortie de l’optimiseur est interdit et annule sa garantie.
CAUTION!
All PV modules must be connected to a power optimizer.
Tous les modules doivent être connectés à un optimiseur de puissance.
CAUTION!
If you intend to mount the optimizers directly to the module or module frame, first consult the module
manufacturer for guidance regarding the mounting location and the impact, if any, on module warranty.
Drilling holes in the module frame should be done according to the module manufacturer instructions.

Pour installation à même le module ou la monture du module, consultez d'abord le fabricant du module
sur la position et son impact sur la garantie du module. Le perçage de trous dans le cadre du module
devra se faire suivant les instructions du fabricant.
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CAUTION!
Installing a SolarEdge system without ensuring compatibility of the module connectors with the
optimizer connectors may be unsafe and could cause functionality problems such as ground faults,
resulting in inverter shut down. To ensure mechanical compatibility of the SolarEdge optimizers’
connectors with the PV modules’ connectors to which they are connected, use identical connectors
from the same manufacturer and of the same type on both the power optimizers and on the PV modules.

Les connecteurs du module doivent être mécaniquement compatibles avec les optimiseurs de
puissance. Sinon, le système SolarEdge installé peut être dangereux ou causer des problèmes
fonctionnels, tels que les défauts de terre, qui peuvent provoquer un arrêt de l’onduleur. Afin d'assurer la
compatibilité mécanique entre les optimiseurs de puissance SolarEdge et les modules auxquels ils sont
connectés, il faut Utiliser des connecteurs identiques du même fabricant et du même type aussi bien
pour les optimiseurs de puissance que pour les modules.

IMPORTANTSAFETYFEATURE
Modules with SolarEdge power optimizers are safe. They carry only a low safety voltage before the
inverter is turned ON. As long as the power optimizers are not connected to the inverter or the inverter is
turned OFF, each power optimizer will output a safe voltage of 1V.
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lPoweroptimizers
lStainlesssteelgroundinglockwashers
Installation Guidelines
lFrame-mountedpoweroptimizersaremounteddirectlyonthemoduleframe,
regardlessofrackingsystem(rail-lessorwithrails).Forinstallationofframe-mounted
poweroptimizers,refertohttp://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/installing_
frame_mounted_power_optimizers.pdf.
lThestepsinthischapterrefertomoduleadd-onpoweroptimizers.Forsmart
modules,startfrom.Alsorefertothedocumentationsuppliedwiththesmart
modules.
lThepoweroptimizercanbeplacedinanyorientation.
lToallowforheatdissipation,maintaina2.5cm/1"clearancedistancebetweenthepoweroptimizer
andothersurfaces.
lIfconnectingmoremodulesthanoptimizerinputsinparallel,useabranchcable(availablefrom
SolarEdge).Somecommercialpoweroptimizermodelshaveadualinput.
lPositionthepoweroptimizercloseenoughtoitsmodulesothattheircablescanbeconnected.
lMakesuretousepoweroptimizersthathavetherequiredoutputconductorlength:
oMinimizetheuseofextensionsbetweenpoweroptimizers,anduseonlyifconnectionbetween
optimizersindifferentrowsorarraysisrequired.
oDonotuseextensioncablesbetweenthemodulesandthepoweroptimizers.
lTheminimumandmaximumstringlengthguidelinesarestatedinthepoweroptimizerdatasheets.
RefertotheSolarEdgeSiteDesignerforstringlengthverification.TheSolarEdgeSiteDesigneris
availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteathttp://www.solaredge.us/products/installer-tools/site-
designer#/.
lCompletelyshadedmodulesmaycausetheirpoweroptimizerstotemporarilyshutdown.Thiswill
notaffecttheperformanceoftheotherpoweroptimizersinthestring,aslongastheminimum
numberofunshadedpoweroptimizersconnectedinastringofmodulesismet.Ifundertypical
conditionsfewerthantheminimumoptimizersareconnectedtounshadedmodules,addmore
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optimizerstothestring.
lEquipmentgroundingtighteningtorques:4-6AWG:45lb-in,8AWG:40lb-in,10-14AWG:35lb-in.
NOTE
The images contained herein are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product
models.
Step 1: Mounting and Grounding the Power
Optimizers
Foreachofthepoweroptimizers1:
1. Determinethepoweroptimizermountinglocationandusethepoweroptimizer
mountingbracketstoattachthepoweroptimizertothesupportstructure(See
Figure2).Forframe-mountedpoweroptimizersfollowtheinstructionssupplied
withtheoptimizers,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.
CAUTION!
Do not drill through the power optimizer or through the mounting holes. The drilling vibrations can
damage the power optimizer and will void the warranty.
Ne pas percer à travers la optimiseur de puissance ou ses trous de fixation. Les vibrations qui en
résulteraient peuvent endommager la optimiseur de puissance.
3. AttacheachpoweroptimizertotherackusingtheM6(1/4'')stainlesssteelbolts,nutsandwashersor
otherappropriatemountinghardware.Applytorqueof9.5N*m/7lb*ft.
For3NAseriespoweroptimizes,SolarEdgerecommendsmountingthepoweroptimizeronarailwith
thesmoothsidefacingout,sothatthepoweroptimizerbodywillpreventitsrotation.
4. Usethefollowingmethods2togroundthepoweroptimizer:
WARNING!
The metallic enclosure of the power optimizer must be grounded in accordance with the
requirements of the local and national codes.
L'enceinte métallique de l’optimiseur de puissance doit être mise à la terre en accord avec les
régulations locales et nationales.

1Not applicable to smart modules.
2These methods have been evaluated by a nationally recognized testing laboratory as part of the optimizer evaluation.
The SolarEdge-supplied grounding lug kit has been evaluated only for use with SolarEdge power optimizers. It is not
intended or listed to be used as a general purpose grounding lug with other electrical equipment.
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lFor mounting on a grounded metal rail:Usetheprovided5/16''stainlesssteelgroundingstar
washerbetweentherailingandtheflatsideofthemountingbracket.Thegroundingwasher
shouldbreakthroughtheanodizecoatingoftherailingtoensurelowresistiveconnection.Apply
torqueof9.5N*m/7lb*ft.SeeFigure2.
Figure 2: Power optimizer installation and grounding using a star washer
lFor mounting on rails with sliding nut fasteners:Ifthestarwashercannotbeused,usethe
SolarEdgegroundingplate(purchasedseparately)betweentherailingandtheflatsideofthe
mountingbracket.Usemountingspecifichardwareasneeded.Applytorqueof9.5N*m/7lb*ft.
SeeFigure3
Figure 3: Power optimizer installation and grounding using a grounding plate

lFor mounting on un-grounded structures(suchasawoodenstructure):Ifthestarwasheror
theplatecannotbeused,usetheSolarEdgegroundinglug(purchasedseparately)withan
equipment-groundingconductoraccordingtothesuppliedinstructions.Thegroundingterminal
acceptsawiresizeof6-14AWG,andmustbesizedforequipmentgroundingperNEC250.122
requirements.Tightenthescrewsconnectingthepoweroptimizertotheframeandthe
groundingterminalscrew.Applytorqueof9.5N*m/7lb*ft.SeeFigure4
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Figure 4: Power optimizer grounding terminal
5. Verifythateachpoweroptimizerissecurelyattachedtothesupportingstructureorthemodule.
6. Recordpoweroptimizerserialnumbersandlocations,asdescribedin"Step4:Reportingand
MonitoringInstallationData"onpage50
Step 2: Connecting a PV Module to a Power
Optimizer
NOTE
Images are for illustration purposes only. Refer to the label on the product to identify the plus and
minus input and output connectors.
Foreachofthepoweroptimizers:
lConnectthePlus(+)outputconnectorofthemoduletothePlus(+)inputconnectorofthepower
optimizer.
lConnecttheMinus(-)outputconnectorofthemoduletotheMinus(-)inputconnectorofthe
poweroptimizer.
Figure 5: Power optimizer connectors
Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers
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Step 3: Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings
Youcanconstructparallelstringsofunequallength,thatis,thenumberofpoweroptimizersineach
stringdoesnothavetobethesame.Theminimumandmaximumstringlengthsarespecifiedinthe
poweroptimizerdatasheets.RefertotheSolarEdgeSiteDesignerforstringlengthverification.
1. ConnecttheMinus(-)outputconnectorofthestring’sfirstpoweroptimizertothePlus(+)output
connectorofthestring’ssecondpoweroptimizer.
2. Connecttherestofthepoweroptimizersinthestringinthesamemanner.
Figure 6: Power optimizers connected in series
3. Ifyouintendtomonitortheinstallation,usingtheSolarEdgemonitoringplatform,recordthe
physicallocationofeachpoweroptimizer,asdescribedinProvidingInstallationInformationonpage51.
WARNING!
Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated. Open connectors should be mated to
each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps.
Les connecteurs d’entrée et sortie ne sont pas étanches jusqu'à ce qu’ils soient accouplés. Les
connecteurs doivent être accouplés ou fermés avec des terminaux étanches.
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