Victron energy 1500/230 User manual

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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