SolarEdge StorEdge SE5000-xxS0 series User manual

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Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsappliedbythelocalregulations.
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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.
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Contents
Disclaimers 1
ImportantNotice 1
EmissionCompliance 1
Contents 2
HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
SafetyInformation 5
IMPORTANT INVERTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
Chapter 1: Overview 8
TheStorEdgeSolutionComponents 8
AboutthisGuide 9
InstallationWorkflow 10
Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers 11
Safety 11
InstallationGuidelines 12
Step1:MountingthePowerOptimizers 13
Step2:ConnectingaPVModuletoaPowerOptimizer 13
Step3:ConnectingPowerOptimizersinStrings 14
Step4:VerifyingProperPowerOptimizerConnection 15
Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter 16
InverterPackageContents 16
IdentifyingtheInverter 16
InverterInterfaces 17
InternalACBreakerandBypassSwitch 19
MountingtheInverter 19
Chapter 4: Installing the Backed-up Loads Panel and Meter 22
InstallingtheBacked-upLoadsPanel 22
ElectricityMeterInstallation 23
Chapter 5: StorEdge Inverter Connections 24
OpeningtheStorEdgeConnectionUnitCovers 25
Installingthe9VBattery 26
ConnectingtheStringstotheInverter 26
ConnectingtotheBattery 26
DIPSwitchSetup 28
BatteryGrounding 30
ConnectingCommunicationtotheMeter 31
ConnectingtotheACGridandtoBacked-upLoads 33
Chapter 6: Commissioning the Installation 34
RemovingtheInverterCover 34
Step1:ActivatingtheSystem 35
Step2:PairingPowerOptimizerstotheInverter 37
Step3:VerifyingProperOperation 39
Step4:ReportingandMonitoringInstallationData 39
TheSolarEdgeMonitoringSystem 39
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ProvidingInstallationInformation 40
SiteMapperApplication 40
CreatingaSiteintheSolarEdgeMonitoringPortal 41
PaperTemplate 41
Chapter 7: User Interface 42
LCDUserButtons 42
InverterConfiguration–SetupMode 43
ConfiguringtheInverterUsingtheLCDUserButtons 43
ConfiguringtheInverterUsingtheLCDLightButton 46
ConfigurationMenuOptions 48
CountryandGrid 48
Language 48
Communication 48
PowerControl 50
Display 50
Maintenance 51
Information 51
StatusScreens-OperationalMode 52
InitialStatus 52
MainInverterStatus 52
EnergyMeterStatus 53
TelemetryStatus 53
IDStatus 54
ServerCommunicationStatus 54
IPStatus 54
ZigBeeStatus 54
Wi-FiStatus 55
GSMStatus 55
CommunicationPortsStatus 56
SmartEnergyManagementStatus 56
PowerControlStatus 57
BatteryStatus 57
Charge/DischargeProfileProgrammingStatus 58
Chapter 8: Setting Up Communication to the Monitoring Portal 59
CommunicationTypes 60
CommunicationConnectors 60
CreatinganEthernet(LAN)Connection 61
CreatinganRS485BusConnection 63
VerifyingtheConnection 66
Chapter 9: System Configuration 67
ConfiguringtheRS485BusforBatteryandMeterConnection 67
ConfiguringStorEdgeApplication 70
BackupPowerApplications 70
SystemBasicConfiguration 70
VerifyingStorEdgeComponentsFunctionality 73
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Appendix A: Additional Battery Connections 75
Appendix B: Troubleshooting 81
CommunicationTroubleshooting 81
Devicetype,numberandprotocolaredisplayedincorrectly 81
TroubleshootingEthernetCommunication 81
MeterTroubleshooting 82
<OK>isnotdisplayed 82
Anerrormessageisdisplayed 82
Power[Wh]Importvalueisnotadvancing 82
BatteryTroubleshooting 84
PowerOptimizerTroubleshooting 85
AdditionalStorEdgeTroubleshooting 86
StorEdgeConnectionUnitLEDs 87
ErrorCodes 88
GeneralInverterErrorCodes 89
StorEdge-relatedErrorsCodes 95
SystemWarnings 97
Appendix C: Replacing and Adding System Components 98
ReplacinganInverter 98
9VBatteryReplacement 98
FuseReplacement 100
StorEdgeConnectionUnitReplacement 100
RemovingtheExistingStorEdgeConnectionUnit 100
InstallingaNewStorEdgeConnectionUnit 101
Appendix D: Inverter Dimensions 102
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StorEdge Inverter for Single Battery or High Capacity Technical Specifications

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 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.
HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANTINVERTER
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING
Before operating the inverter, ensure that the inverter AC power cable and wall outlet are grounded
properly.
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!
Undersinglefaultconditions,theSafeDCvoltageisonlyguaranteedwhenusingmodulesofup
to95Voc.
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated under the specified operating specifications, as described in the latest
technical specification datasheet provided with the unit .
NOTE
The StorEdge Connection Unit is NEMA type 3R rated . Unused glands should be sealed with
appropriate seals.
CAUTION!
HEAVY OBJECT. To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use proper lifting techniques, and if required - a
lifting aid when removing or replacing.
NOTE
Use PV modules 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.
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IMPORTANTINVERTER SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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.
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 StorEdge Connection Unit ON/OFF switch.
WARNING!
Before operating the system, ensure that the inverter has been grounded properly.
WARNING!
When handling the battery, adhere to all manufacturer safety instructions.
CAUTION!
This unit must be operated under the specified operating conditions as described in the technical
specifications supplied with the unit.
NOTE
The battery used must be NRTL certified.
NOTE
For battery decommissioning and disposal, follow the manufacturer requirements and instructions.
IMPORTANTINVERTER SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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Chapter 1: Overview
StorEdge™isSolarEdge'sall-in-onesolutionthatusesasingleon-grid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 for Single Battery or High Capacity with StorEdge
Connection Unit -Theinvertermanagesbatteryandsystemenergy,inadditiontoits
traditionalfunctionalityasaDC-optimizedPVinverter.SolarEdgeoffersaStorEdge
inverterforHighPower;Fordetails,refertoitsdatasheet,at
http://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se_storedge_high_power_inverter_
datasheet_eng.pdf.
TheStorEdge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 Battery-ADCcoupledbatterydesignedtoworkwiththeSolarEdgesystem.
Figure 1: StorEdge system components
NOTE
lAdditional SolarEdge inverters (without batteries) can be connected with RS485. The inverters will
participate in export limitation and maximizing self-consumption.
Connecting multiple inverters with RS485 master-slave connection requires 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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Chapter 1: Overview

About this Guide
Thisdocumentdescribesbasicsystemconnectionandconfiguration-PVsystem(power
optimizerstrings),oneinverter,onebattery,backed-uploadspanelandonemeter.
ForadditionalconfigurationoptionsrefertotheStorEdgeSolutionApplications-
ConnectionandConfigurationGuide,availableat
http://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/storedge_backup_applications_
connection_and_configuration_guide.pdf.
Chapter 1: Overview
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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11.
lInverter-asdescribedinInstallingtheInverteronpage16.
Step 2- Backed-up loads panel installation (required for Backup Power only):RefertoConnectingto
theACGridandtoBacked-upLoadsonpage33.
Step 3- Electricity Meter installation (required for Smart Energy Management only).Referto
ElectricityMeterInstallationonpage23.
Step 4 - Connecting PV strings (DC) to the inverter - RefertoConnectingtheStringstotheInverteron
page26.
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24.
Step 6 - Connecting AC and backed-up loads to the inverter-connecttheloads(AC),andmeter.Refer
toStorEdgeInverterConnectionsonpage24.
Step 7 - Commissioning the inverter-Activatethesystemandpairthepoweroptimizers.Referto
CommissioningtheInstallationonpage34.
Step 8-Connecting to the monitoring portal.RefertoSettingUpCommunicationtotheMonitoringPortal
onpage59.
Step 9-System Configuration-ConfiguringtheRS485busandStorEdgeapplications.RefertoSystem
Configurationonpage67.
ThefollowingflowchartappearsthroughoutthisInstallationGuidetoassistwiththeinstallationsteps:
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Installation Workflow

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!
When modifying an existing installation, turn OFF the inverter ON/OFF switch and the AC circuit
breaker on the main AC distribution panel.
WARNING!
Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated. Open connectors should be mated to each
other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps.
CAUTION!
Power optimizers are IP65/NEMA4 rated. Choose a mounting location where optimizers 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 optimizer input or output cable connector is prohibited and will void the warranty.
CAUTION!
All PV modules must be connected to a power optimizer.
Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers
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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.
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. In order to ensure mechanical compatibility of the SolarEdge optimizers
and the modules 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 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.
Installation Guidelines
lThestepsinthischapterrefertomoduleadd-onpoweroptimizers.Forsmartmodules,startfrom
Step3:ConnectingPowerOptimizersinStringsonpage14.Alsorefertothedocumentationsupplied
withthesmartmodules.
lTheminimumandmaximumstringlengthguidelinesarestatedinthepoweroptimizerdatasheets.
lIfconnectingmoremodulesthanoptimizerinputsinparallel,useabranchcable(availablefrom
SolarEdge).
lMakesuretouseoptimizersthathavetherequiredoutputcablelength.Youcanuseextensioncables
betweenrowsandfromtheendofstringtotheinverter.Extensioncablescannotbeusedbetween
twopoweroptimizerswithinastring.
lThepoweroptimizercanbeplacedinanyorientation.
lPositionthepoweroptimizercloseenoughtoitsmodulesothattheircablescanbeconnected.
lToallowforheatdissipation,maintaina2.5cm/1"clearancedistancebetweenthepoweroptimizer
andothersurfaces.
lRefertotheSolarEdgeSiteDesignerforstringlengthverification.TheSolarEdgeSiteDesigneris
availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteathttp://www.solaredge.com/groups/support/downloads,
underSoftwareTools.
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
optimizerstothestring.
lDonotleavethepoweroptimizersconnectorsdisconnected.Openconnectorsshouldbematedto
eachother.
NOTE
The images contained in the following sections are for illustrative purposes only and may vary
depending on product models.
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Installation Guidelines

Step 1: Mounting 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.Forframe-mountedpoweroptimizers
followtheinstructionssuppliedwiththeoptimizers.
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.
3. AttacheachpoweroptimizertotherackusingtheM6(1/4'')stainlesssteelbolts,nutsandwashers.
Applytorqueof9.5N*m/7lb*ft.
4. Verifythateachpoweroptimizerissecurelyattachedtothesupportingstructureorthemodule.
NOTE
Record power optimizer serial numbers and locations, as described in Providing Installation
Information on page 40.
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optimizers1:
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 2: Power optimizer connectors
1Not applicable to smart modules.
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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 3: Power optimizers connected in series
3. Ifyouintendtomonitortheinstallation,usingtheSolarEdgemonitoringportal,recordthephysical
locationofeachpoweroptimizer,asdescribedinProvidingInstallationInformationonpage40.
WARNING!
Input and output connectors are not watertight until mated. Open connectors should be mated to
each other or plugged with appropriate watertight caps.
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Step 3: Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings

Step 4: Verifying Proper Power Optimizer
Connection
Afteramoduleisconnectedtoapoweroptimizer,thepoweroptimizeroutputsasafevoltageof1V.
Therefore,thetotalstringvoltageshouldbeequalto1Vtimesthenumberofpoweroptimizers
connectedinseriesinthestring.Forexample,if10poweroptimizersareconnectedinastring,then10V
shouldbeproduced.
Makesurethemodulesareexposedtosunlightduringthisprocess;otherwise,thepoweroptimizersmay
notbepowered.Ifyouuseatracker,thepoweroptimizerwillturnONonlyifthetrackeristrackingthe
sunandthemoduleprovidesatleast2W.
InSolarEdgesystems,duetotheintroductionofpoweroptimizersbetweenthePVmodulesandthe
inverter,theshortcircuitcurrentISCandtheopencircuitvoltageVOCholddifferentmeaningsfrom
thoseintraditionalsystems.
FormoreinformationabouttheSolarEdgesystem’sstringvoltageandcurrent,referto
theVOCandISCinSolarEdgeSystemsTechnicalNote,availableontheSolarEdgewebsiteat:
http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/isc_and_voc_in_solaredge_systems_technical_
note.pdf.
To verify proper power optimizers connection:
Measurethevoltageofeachstringindividuallybeforeconnectingittotheotherstringsortotheinverter.
Verifycorrectpolaritybymeasuringthestringpolaritywithavoltmeter.Useavoltmeterwithatleast
0.1Vmeasurementaccuracy.
Fortroubleshootingpoweroptimizeroperationproblems,refertoPowerOptimizerTroubleshootingon
page85.
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Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter
Installtheinvertereitherbeforeorafterthemodulesandpoweroptimizershavebeeninstalled.
CAUTION!
Do not rest the connectors at the bottom of the inverter on the ground, as it may damage them. To
rest the inverter on the ground, lay it on its back.
Inverter Package Contents
lOneStorEdgeinverter
lOnemountingbracket
lTwoAllenscrewsforfasteningtheinvertertothemountingbracket
lSolarEdgeactivationcard
lOne9Vbattery
lAllenkeyforopeningtheStorEdgeConnectionUnit
lInstallationguide(withactivationcardandinstructions)
Identifying the Inverter
RefertothestickerontheinverterthatspecifiesitsSerial NumberanditsElectrical Ratings.Providethe
serialnumberwhencontactingSolarEdgesupport.Theserialnumberisalsorequiredwhenopeninga
newsiteintheSolarEdgemonitoringportal.
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Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter

Inverter Interfaces
Thefollowingfigureshowstheinverterconnectorsandcomponents,locatedatthebottomofthe
inverter.
Figure 4: Inverter Interfaces
lLCD panel:displaysinverterinformationandconfigurationparameters
lLCD LEDs:ThreeLEDsindicatethefollowinginverterstatuses:
Color Description Functionality
Green Power production
On - The inverter is producing power.
Blinking - Standby mode. The inverter is in Standby mode until its
working voltage is reached. The inverter then enters Production mode
and produces power.
Off - The inverter is not producing power. This may be during Night
mode, when the inverter ON/OFF switch is OFF or when an error
occurs.
Yellow Module communication and
inverter shutdown
Blinking:
oMonitoring information is being received from a power optimizer.
oThe inverter is being shut down.
Red Fault
On - There is an error. Refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 81 for more
information.
Blinking - The inverter is being shut down.
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AllLEDsturnonwhiletheinverterisbeingconfigured.
Figure 5: Inverter front view
lAC and DC conduit entries:ConnectionpointsoftheStorEdgeConnectionUnit.
lON/OFF switch:TurningthisswitchONstartstheoperationofthepoweroptimizers,enablespower
productionandallowstheinvertertobeginexportingpowertotheutilitygrid/backed-uploads.
TurningitOFFreducesthepoweroptimizervoltagetoalowsafetyvoltageandinhibitsexportationof
power.WhenthisswitchisOFF,theinvertercontrolcircuitryremainspoweredup.
lLCD light button:PressingthisbuttonlightsuptheLCDfor30seconds.Inaddition,youcanpress
thisbuttontoviewinverterstatusscreensandaccessconfigurationmenuoptions,asdescribed
ConfiguringtheInverterUsingtheLCDLightButtononpage46.
lTwo communication glands,forconnectionofinvertercommunicationoptions.Eachglandhas
threeopenings.RefertoSettingUpCommunicationtotheMonitoringPortalonpage59formore
information.
Figure 6: StorEdge Connection Unit
lDC Safety Switch:disconnectsboththepositiveandnegativeconductorsofthePVandthepositive
andnegativeconductorsofthebattery.
lAC output:Cableglandsforconnectionofgridandbackeduploads
lDC input:ForconnectionofthePVinstallationandthebattery
lCommunication and control gland:forconnectionofinvertercommunicationoptions,meter,
batterythermalpower12Vandbatterycontrol.
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Inverter Interfaces

Internal AC Breaker and Bypass Switch
ThefollowingcomponentsarepartoftheStorEdgeConnectionUnitandmaybeaccessedfor
troubleshootingormaintenance.
Figure 7: StorEdge Connection Unit
lBacked-up Loads AC Breaker:MainACbreakerforthebacked-uploads.EnsurethisbreakerisUP
beforestartingupthesystem.
lAC Bypass Switch:Thisswitchbypassestheinverterfunctionalityincaseofinvertermalfunction.
Maintainingpowertothebacked-uploadsisenabledbyconnectingtheloadsdirectlytothegrid.
Therearethreeswitchpositions.Thefollowingtabledescribesthefunctionalityanduseofeach
position:
Switch
position Use Case Functionality
1 (left)
(Default) Normal operation
Normal operation.
The backed-up loads panel is connected through the software
controlled switches to the AC grid (during normal operation), or to the
inverter (via auto-transformer, for backup power).
2 (right) AC bypass
This mode disables the backup functionality.
The backed-up loads panel is connected directly to the AC grid through
the bypass switch. Use in case of inverter malfunction.
0 Not in use
Mounting the Inverter
NOTE
Make sure the mounting surface or structure can support the weight of the inverter and bracket, and
make sure that it spans the width of the bracket.
CAUTION!
HEAVY OBJECT. To avoid muscle strain or back injury, use proper lifting techniques, and if required - a
lifting aid when removing or replacing.
1. Determinetheinvertermountinglocation,onawall,studframingorpole.Toallowproperheat
dissipation,maintainthefollowingminimumclearanceareasbetweentheinverterandotherobjects:
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