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BlueSolar Grid Inverter
1500 / 230
2000 / 230
2800 / 230

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Before you start
This manual contains important information regarding installation and safe operation of this unit. Please read this manual
carefully before use.
The BlueSolar grid-tied solar inverters are professional products that need to be installed by qualified personnel only. Please
read the safety instructions for more information.
Inside the inverter very high voltages are present which are dangerous for life.
If you encounter any problems during installation or operation of this unit, first check this manual before contacting your local
dealer or a Victron energy representative. Instructions inside this manual will help you solve most installation and operation
difficulties.
1. Content
BlueSolar 1500, 2000 and 2800 overview
Front View Bottom View
LCD Display
Showing the inverters status
Operation LED
Solar panel input
RS232
Utility (AC) Connector

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Safety instructions
The solar panels and cables should have Protection Class-II .
Never connect the solar input of the inverter to a non-insulated
power supply and simultaneously to the grid.
If a non-insulated power supply is used to power the inverter for
configuration purposes, DO NOT connect the inverter to the grid:
this will cause serious damage to the inveter .
When connected to a Victron MultiPlus or Quattro, please keep in mind that the Multi or
Quattro cannot charge batteries at a higher rate than its nameplate charge current.
A Multi 48/3000/35, for example can charge at max. 35A, which translates to a max. charge
power of 48 x 35 = 1680 W
Do not disconnect the DC-cables when the inverter is connected to the utility mains!
DC arcs will damage the connectors and could lead to serious burns and risk of fire.
Qualified personnel must install the inverter.
This inverter should be connected to a separate fuse in the breaker-box. No other household
devices should be connected to this.
Do not open the inverter!
High voltages inside the inverter are dangerous for life.
Even after the unit is disconnected from the grid and photovoltaic panels, high voltages may still
exist inside the PV-inverter.
Some parts and surfaces of the Inverter can become hot during operation. To reduce the risk of
injury, do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PV-Inverter or nearby surfaces while Inverter is
operating.
Do not install the inverter near explosive vapors or flammable items.
This unit is designed for outdoor usage （ IP54).
Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight.
Direct sunlight increases the internal temperature which may reduce conversion efficiency.
Do not expose the inverter to rain.
Direct exposure to rain may, in course of time, increase humidity in the product, and ultimately result
in failure.

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2.2 Mounting instructions
A. Select a wall or solid vertical surface that can support the inverter.
B. The inverter uses natural convection for cooling. Allow at least 20cm space above, below and on the sides of the
inverter.
C. Using the mounting frame as a template, drill 4 holes as illustrated in the following figures.
D. Fix the mounting frame to the wall with the 4 screws.
E. Hang the inverter on the mounting frame.
F. Insert the safety-lock screws to the bottom leg to secure the inverter.

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G. Check the mounting of the inverter securely by trying to raise it from the bottom.
The inverter should remain firmly attached.
When the mounting is done, the inverter can be connected.
2.3 Connecting the inverter to the public grid
A. Install a separate AC-line on a dedicated breaker from the breaker-box to the solar-inverter.
No other appliances should be connected to this line!
Open the breaker or fuse to disconnect power from the line.
B. Connect a mains-cable to the AC-plug as described below:
Insert ac-wire through the pressing screw-cap and the shell. Connect wires according to polarities indicated on
terminal block. L→LINE (brown or black), N→Neutral (blue) and G→system ground (yellow-green).
Fasten the gland plate with attached screws.
Twist the gland so that the cable is firmly fixed.
Insert Line wire to Pin L, Neutral wire to Pin N and Ground wire to Pin G.
shell
Pressing
screw cap AC wire
male insert with
coupling ring
Pin N
Pin L
Pin G

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Recommended wire size for AC wire
Model Minimum wire size (mm
2
)
BueSolar 1500 1.50
BueSolar 2000 2.50
BueSolar 2800 2.50
C. Connect the mains-cable to the inverter.
D. Connect the mains-cable to the dedicated power outlet.
Do not close the circuit breaker or fuse while working on the inverter.
2.4 Connecting the inverter to the photovoltaic panels
A. The connectors from the photovoltaic panels should be MC4 (Multi-Contact 4mm
Connecting these plugs to the solar-cables requires special tooling, and should only be done by qualified personnel.
Improper connection can cause fire.
Most solar panels have these connectors already attached to the cables.
B. The voltage from the photovoltaic panels should never exceed the maximum input voltage of the inverter.
Blue Solar 1500: The open circuit voltage of the solar array (Voc) should never exceed
450V under any condition!
Blue Solar 2000 and 2800: Voc should never exceed 500V under any condition!
The inverter will be permanently damaged if the Voc is too high.
Notice that the Voc is at its highest when the solar-panels are at the lowest local
temperature that can be xpected, and do not carry current (inverter unplugged from
public grid), with maximum sunlight (1000W/m2).
When more than one PV-string is connected to the inverter
(for the 2800W) models, make sure the strings are identical.
The total open circuit voltage and short circuit current must
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C. Verify if the polarity of the DC-plugs is correct. Incorrect polarity connection could permanently damage the unit.
D. Connect the positive and negative terminals from the PV panel to positive (+) terminals and negative (-) terminals on the
inverter. The maximum current rating of DC terminals is 20A.
Verify that the short-circuit-current of the solar array is below the maximum DC input
current of the inverter.
The inverter will not draw more current form the panels than I PV max (see
specification). If more current is available from the panels, the inverter will not consume
this extra current / power. The total system power will be lower then expected.
2.5 System start-up
When the PV panels are connected and their output voltage is greater than 100 VDC but the AC grid is not yet connected, the
message on the LCD display produces the following messages: “MODEL= XkW”-> “Waiting” -> “Disconnect grid”. The display
repeats “Disconnect grid” and the red LED “Fault” turns on.
Close the AC breaker or fuse between PV-Inverter and grid.
If the mains-voltage and frequency are within limits, a countdown will start (visible on the display).
When the countdown has reached 0s, the inverter will connect to the grid and deliver energy.
The LCD displays “Pac=xxxx.xW”, which is the power fed into the grid. The green LED will be on indicating a normal condition.
2.6 System Diagram
Inverter connected to
separate circuit breaker

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3. MODES OF OPERATION
There are 5 different modes of operation.
Standby mode
If the voltage from the photovoltaic panels is <100VDC the inverter has just enough power to start-up the internal controller, but
the voltage is too low to start energy conversion.
Waiting mode
When the voltage from the photovoltaic panels is >100VDC, the inverter enters a “waiting-state” and attempts to connect to the
grid.
Normal mode
In this mode the inverter works normally. Whenever the voltage from PV panel is sufficient (voltage>150VDC), the inverter
converts power into the grid. In normal mode the green LED is on.
Fault mode
The internal controller continuously monitor the system status. In case of unexpected conditions such as grid problems or an
internal failure, it will display the information on its LCD-display and light up the red “Fault” LED.
Shutdown mode
During periods of little or no sunlight, the inverter automatically stops. The display and LED’s on the front panel do not work.
Starting-up display sequence: Once the PV power is sufficient, the inverter displays information as follows:
“User: xxxx”→“Spec:xxxx” →“Model:x.xkW” →“SW Version :xx.xx” →“Checking xxS” →“Normal State” →“Pac= xxx.x W”.
The LCD display backlight automatically turns off after 30 seconds to save power.
LCD display
The first line of LCD
State Display content Remark
Wait State
Waiting Initial waiting
Checking xxS System checking
Reconnect in xxS System checking
Standby PV voltage low
Normal State Pac = xxxx.x W Inverter output power
Auto Test State Auto testing Protection auto test
Fault State System xx Fault System fault
Permanent State Inverter xx Damaged Inverter fault
Program State Programing Update software
The second line of LCD
Cycle display Display time /s Remark
User: xxxx 1 The user type
Spec: xxxx 1 The inverter spec type
Model:x.xkW 1 The inverter model
SW Version:xx.xx 1 The software version
Etotal: xxxkWh 2 The energy total
Etoday: xx.xkWh 2 The energy today
Ttoday:xxhxxmin 2 Operation hours today
PV:xxxV BUS:xxxV 2 The PV and Bus voltage
AC:xxxV xx.xHz 2 The Grid voltage and frequency

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4. TROUBLE SHOOTING
In case of a malfunction/system failure, the red (Fault) LED on the front panel turns on and the LCD displays the cause of the
problem.
Please refer to the following table for a list of all possible LCD-warnings.
Warning
:
Grid V Fault
Explanation: The utility mains voltage is too high or too low
Action:
Check the mains-voltage on the display.
Wait for 5 minutes. If the grid voltage returns to normal the inverter will automatically restart.
If the voltage increases and becomes too high when the inverter is starting up, it possibly means that
the mains-connection has too much resistance, or has bad connections.
It is possible to monitor the mains-voltage with the data-logging software supplied with your inverter.
A mains-voltage that increases with more then 10V when the inverter goes from 0W to full output
power indicates a high impedant mains network.
If the problem persists, call an electrician.
Warning:
Grid F Fault
Explanation: The utility mains frequency is too high or too low
Action: Check the mains-frequency on the display.
Wait for 5 minutes. If the grid frequency returns to normal the inverter will automatically restart.
If the mains-frequency remains outside the limits of this inverter, call an electrician.
Warning:
Disconnected grid
Explanation: There is no mains-voltage present on the inverter.
Action: Check if the fuse or circuit -breaker for the solar-inverter in the circuit breaker-box is closed. If the
circuit breaker or fuse is closed call service.
Warning:
High PV Voltage
Explanation: The voltage coming from the solar-panels is too high.
Action: Check the value on the LCD which refers to the PV-voltage, (PV:xxxV).
If this value is close to or more then the value in the specification referred to as “Max input voltage”,
open the circuit-breaker and then remove all cables from the PV-inverter immediately! Call service.
Your PV-inverter will be damaged if no action is taken.
Warning:
High Temperature
Explanation: The temperature of the inverter is too high.
Action: Check if the ambient temperature of the inverter is not too high. Check if the inverter is mounted
according to the specification, and that there is sufficient room around the inverter for convection.
Check if the black cooling bracket behind the inverter is clean and has no obstructions.
If the problem persists, call service.
Warning:
Not Consistent
Explanation: The 2 micro controllers in the inverter have contradicting data.
Action: Call service.
Warning:
Eeprom damaged
Explanation: The Eeprom memory in the inverter is damaged.
Action: Call service.
Warning:
Low Isolation
Explanation: During start-up of the inverter, the inverter measures the electrical isolation between the solar-panels
to protective earth / ground. If the isolation is insufficient, the inverter will not start up to prevent an
unsafe situation.
Action: Open the circuit breaker, and then disconnect the DC-plugs from the inverter for 5 minutes. After 5
minutes reconnect DC-plugs and close AC breaker.

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Warning:
High ground I
Explanation: The GFCI (Ground Fault Current Interrupter) is active due to a fault current from live parts to the
earth. The inverter will shut down.
Action: Open the circuit breaker, and then disconnect the DC-plugs from the inverter for 5 minutes. After 5
minutes reconnect DC-plugs and close AC breaker.
If the problem persists, call service.
Warning:
Please Initiate
Explanation: The inverter has not been initiated for the first time in the factory.
Action: Call service
Warning:
GFCI Damaged
Explanation: The GFCI-protection unit is damaged.
Action: Call service
Warning:
Sensor Damaged
Explanation: The DC current sensor in the inverter is damaged.
Action: Call service
Warning:
SCI damaged
Explanation: The communication between the two micro controllers in the inverter has failed.
Action: Call service
Warning:
High DC INJ
Explanation: Normally the inverter injects AC-current into the public grid. When the warning “high DC INJ” is on,
for some reason the injection of DC-current into the grid is higher then acceptable, and the inverter
shuts down.
Action: Open the circuit breaker, and then disconnect the DC-plugs from the inverter for 5 minutes. After 5
minutes reconnect DC-plugs and close AC breaker.
If the problem persists, call service.
Warning:
High Bus Voltage
Explanation: The internal BUS-voltage is too high.
Action:
Open the circuit breaker, and then disconnect the DC-plugs from the inverter for 5 minutes. After 5
minutes reconnect only the DC-plugs (do not close the circuit-breaker!).
Is the warning “High Bus Voltage” visible on the display?
Yesthe voltage from the solar panels is too high, or there is an internal failure (Call service).
Noclose the circuit-breaker and wait for the inverter to reconnect to the grid. If the “High Bus
Voltage”-warning comes back again after reconnecting to the grid, there is probably something wrong
with the grid. (Call an electrician).
Warning:
Relay Damaged
Explanation: The internal relays used for connecting the inverter to the grid are damaged.
Action: Open the circuit breaker.
Call service
Warning:
Auto test failed
Explanation: The self-test of the inverter has failed. There is an internal failure.
Action: Open the circuit breaker, and then disconnect the DC-plugs from the inverter for 5 minutes. After 5
minutes reconnect DC-plugs and close AC breaker.
If the problem persists, call service.
Warning:
2.5V Ref Fault
Explanation: The internal voltage reference of the inverter is defect.
Action: Call service.
Warning:
There is nothing visible on the display.
Explanation:
Action: The display power is coming from the solar panels.
Check if the DC-plugs are firmly connected to the inverter. If there is sufficient daylight and the LCD
does not give any indication / value call service.

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5. SPECIFICATIONS
BlueSolar Grid Inverter 1500 2000 2800
GRID OU PU (AC)
Nominal output power
1500W
2000W
2800W
Maximum output power
1650W
2200W
3000W
Nominal output current
6.52A
8.7A
12A
Maximum output current
7.2A
9.5A
13A
Maximum fuse protection
16A
16A
16A
Harmonic distortion of output current
<3% at nominal power <5% at 50% power
Nominal AC output voltage
220V
-
230V
-
240V
Power factor
>0,99% at nominal p
ower
Operating AC voltage range
190
-
260V
Nominal AC frequency
50Hz
Operating AC frequency range
45.5
-
54.5Hz
Internal consumption at night
<0,1W
Short circuit proof
Yes
SOLAR INPU (DC)
Maximum Input voltage
450V
500V
500V
Input Voltage MPP range
1
10
-
430V
110
-
480V
110
-
480V
Maximum input current
9A
10A
13A
Maximum input power
1750W
2280W
3160W
Number of MPP trackers
1
1
1
Number of strings
1
1
2
Start
-
up power
7W
7W
7W
Ground fault monitoring
RCMU (residual current monitoring unit)
Reverse po
larity protection
Yes, with short circuit diode
EFFICIENCY
Maximum efficiency
95.5%
96.4%
96.4%
European standard efficiency
94.5%
95.4%
95.5%
GENERAL
opology
ransformerless
Communication port
RS232
Operating temperature range
-
20°C to 60°C (autom
atic power limit in case of internal over
temperature)
Nominal power temperature range -20°C to 55°C
Storage temperature range
-
20°C to 70°C
Maximum operating altitude
2000 m (5% derating at 4000 m)
Cooling method
Natural convection
Relative humidity
Max 95%
ENCLOSURE
Protection degree
IP54
DC connectors
MC4 (Multi Contact 4mm)
Weight (kg)
14.8 kg
14.8 kg
14.8 kg
Dimensions (hxwxd, mm))
376x415x125
376x415x125
376x415x125
S ANDARDS
Safety
EN 50178
EMC, Emission
EN 61000
-
6
-
3
EMC, Immunity
EN 61
000
-
6
-
2
EMC, Harmonics and Flicker
EN 61000
-
3
-
2, EN 61000
-
3
-
3
Automatic Grid Disconnection
VDE 0126
-
1
-
1

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Avant de commencer
Ce manuel contient des informations importantes relatives à l'installation et au fonctionnement en toute sécurité de cette unité.
Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant de commencer l'utilisation.
Les convertisseurs solaires BlueSolar raccordés au réseau sont des produits professionnels qui ne doivent être installés que
par du personnel qualifié. Veuillez lire les instructions de sécurité pour de plus amples informations.
Des tensions très élevées, présentant un danger mortel, se trouvent à l'intérieur du convertisseur.
Si vous rencontrez des problèmes quelconques pendant l'installation et le fonctionnement de cette unité, vérifiez d'abord ce
manuel avant de contacter votre fournisseur local ou un représentant de Victron Energy. Les instructions contenues dans ce
manuel vous aideront à résoudre la plupart des difficultés d'installation et de fonctionnement.
1. Contenu
Vue d'ensemble BlueSolar 1500, 2000 et 2800
Vue de face Vue de dessous
Écran LCD
Montre les états des
convertisseurs
LED de
fonctionnement
Entrée panneau
solaire
RS232
Connecteur électrique (CA

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Ouverture du colis
Après l'ouverture du colis, veuillez en vérifier le contenu. Vous devez y trouver les articles suivants :
Article
Nom
Quantité
1 Convertisseur BlueSolar 1
2 Cadre de montage 1
3 Vis de montage 4
4 Vis de verrou de sécurité 2
5 Ensemble de prise CA 1
6 Manuel d'instructions 1

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Instructions de sécurité
Les câbles et panneaux solaires doivent disposer de la classe de protection 2
Ne jamais connecter l'entrée solaire du convertisseur à une
alimentation non isolée et simultanément au réseau.
Si une alimentation non isolée est utilisée pour mettre en route le
convertisseur à des fins de configuration, NE JAMAIS connecter le
convertisseur au réseau : cela causerait des dommages
irréversibles au convertisseur.
Lorsqu'il est connecté à un Multi ou Quattro de Victron, n'oubliez pas que ce Multi ou
Quattro ne peut pas charger des batteries à un taux supérieur à celui de son courant de
charge indiqué sur sa plaque signalétique.
Un Multi 48/3000/35 peut par exemple charger à un maximum de 35 A, ce qui équivaut à une
puissance de charge maximale de power of 48 x 35 = 1680 W
Ne pas déconnecter les câbles CC quand le convertisseur est connecté au réseau électrique !
Des arcs CC endommageront les connecteurs et ils pourront entraîner de sérieuses brûlures ainsi
que des risques d'incendie.
Seul du personnel qualifié doit installer le convertisseur.
Ce convertisseur devra être raccordé à un fusible à part dans la boîte des disjoncteurs. Aucun
autre appareil électroménager ne doit y être raccordé.
Ne pas ouvrir le convertisseur !
Les tensions élevées à l'intérieur du convertisseur peuvent être mortelles.
Même après avoir déconnecté l'unité du réseau et des panneaux photovoltaïques, il peut persister
de tensions élevées dans le convertisseur PV.
Certaines pièces et surfaces du Convertisseur peuvent se chauffer pendant le fonctionnement.
Pour réduire les risques de blessures, ne touchez pas le radiateur se trouvant derrière le
convertisseur PV ou près des surfaces pendant le fonctionnement du convertisseur.

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N'installez pas le convertisseur près de vapeurs explosives ou d'éléments inflammables.
Cette unité est conçue pour une utilisation extérieure （ IP54).
Ne pas exposer le convertisseur à la lumière directe du soleil.
L'ensoleillement direct augmente la température interne, ce qui peut réduire l'efficacité de la
conversion.
Ne pas exposer le convertisseur à la pluie.
L'exposition à la pluie peut augmenter l'humidité à l'intérieur du produit au fil du temps, et
finalement provoquer une défaillance.

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2.2 Instructions de montage
A. Choisir un mur ou une surface verticale solide qui peut supporter le convertisseur.
B. Le convertisseur utilise un système de refroidissement par convection naturelle. Laissez au moins 20 cm d'espace au
dessus, dessous et sur les côtés du convertisseur.
C. En utilisant le cadre de montage comme modèle, percez 4 trous comme il est indiqué sur les schémas suivants.
D. Fixez le cadre de montage au mur avec 4 vis.
E. Accrochez le convertisseur sur le cadre de montage.
F. Insérez les vis de verrou de sécurité sur la partie inférieure pour sécuriser le convertisseur.

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G. Vérifiez que le convertisseur est solidement monté en essayant de l'élever depuis le bas.
Le convertisseur devra être fermement fixé.
Quand le montage est terminé, le convertisseur peut être connecté.
2.3 Connecter le convertisseur au réseau électrique
C. Installez une ligne CA séparée sur un disjoncteur spécifique depuis la boîte du disjoncteur vers le convertisseur
solaire.
Ne pas raccorder d'autres appareils sur cette ligne!
Ouvrez le disjoncteur ou le fusible pour déconnecter la puissance de la ligne.
D. Raccordez un câble réseau à la prise CA, comme il est décrit ci-après :
Insérez le câble CA à travers le culot à vis de pression et la douille. Connectez les câbles conformément aux
polarités indiquées sur le bloc de jonction. L→LIGNE (marron ou noir), N→Neutre (bleu) et G→système masse
(jaune - vert).
Fixez la plaque de presse étoupe avec des vis de fixation.
Vissez la plaque de manière à ce que le câble soit fermement fixé.
Insérez le câble de Ligne à la broche L, le câble Neutre à la broche N et le câble de masse à la broche G.
douill
e
Culot à vis
Câble
CA
prise mâle avec
collier de
serrage
Broche
N
Broche
L
Broche
G