Zeversolar Evershine TLC4000 User manual

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Table of Contents
1 About this manual............................................................................................... 4
1.1 Validity.................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Target group .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols used in this manual................................................................................................................5
2 Safety ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Intended use.................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Safety standards ........................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Important safety information...............................................................................................................7
2.4 Symbols on the type label....................................................................................................................8
2.5 Basic safety protection ........................................................................................................................... 9
3 Unpacking ..........................................................................................................10
3.1 Scope of delivery....................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Check for transport damage ............................................................................................................. 10
4 Mounting.............................................................................................................11
4.1 Ambient conditions .....................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Selecting the mounting location .......................................................................................................12
4.3 Mounting the inverter with the wall bracket .............................................................................13
5 Electrical connection ........................................................................................15
5.1 Safety............................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 System layout of units without integrated DC-switch........................................................ 16
5.3 Overview of the connection area .....................................................................................................17
5.4 AC connection............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.4.1 Conditions for the AC connection........................................................................................... 18
5.4.2 Grid connection................................................................................................................................ 19
5.4.3 Second protective earthing connection..............................................................................21
5.4.4 Residual current protection .................................................................................................... 22

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5.4.5 Overvoltage category................................................................................................................ 22
5.4.6 Miniature circuit breaker........................................................................................................... 23
5.5 DC connection............................................................................................................................................ 24
5.5.1 Connection of the PV generator (DC)................................................................................. 24
5.5.2 Assembling the DC connectors............................................................................................ 25
5.5.3 Disassembling the DC connectors.......................................................................................27
5.5.4 Connecting the PV array........................................................................................................... 28
6 Communication ................................................................................................30
6.1 Monitoring of system via RS485.....................................................................................................30
6.2 Updating the firmware via USB....................................................................................................... 33
7 Commissioning ................................................................................................. 34
7.1 Electrical checks........................................................................................................................................ 34
7.2 Mechanical checks................................................................................................................................... 35
7.3 Start-up.......................................................................................................................................................... 35
8 Disconnecting the inverter from voltage sources ........................................ 36
9 Operating .......................................................................................................... 37
9.1 Overview of the control panel...........................................................................................................37
9.2 LED indicators............................................................................................................................................ 38
9.3 Display messages...................................................................................................................................39
9.4 Display .............................................................................................................................................................41
9.4.1 Overview of menu structure.....................................................................................................41
9.4.2 Initial page.......................................................................................................................................... 42
9.4.3 Home page........................................................................................................................................ 42
9.4.4 Operation information ................................................................................................................ 43
9.4.5 Main menu..........................................................................................................................................44
9.4.6 Statistics..............................................................................................................................................44
9.4.7 Event log ............................................................................................................................................ 45
9.4.8 Date&Time setting........................................................................................................................ 45
9.4.9 Language setting........................................................................................................................... 46

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9.4.10 Contrast setting ........................................................................................................................... 46
9.4.11 Safety setting...................................................................................................................................47
9.4.12 Overload setting .......................................................................................................................... 48
9.4.13 Active power control ................................................................................................................ 48
9.4.14 Reactive power control............................................................................................................ 49
9.4.15 PV Mode Setting .......................................................................................................................... 49
9.4.16 EEG Setting .....................................................................................................................................50
9.4.17 Communication Setting ............................................................................................................50
9.4.18 Device information ...................................................................................................................... 51
9.4.19 Clear the history data................................................................................................................ 51
10 Technical data................................................................................................. 52
10.1 DC input data .............................................................................................................................................52
10.2 AC output data ........................................................................................................................................ 53
10.3 Safety regulations.................................................................................................................................54
10.4 General data .............................................................................................................................................55
10.5 Efficiency....................................................................................................................................................56
10.5.1 Efficiency curve TLC4000......................................................................................................56
10.5.2 Efficiency curve TLC5000......................................................................................................57
10.5.3 Efficiency curve TLC6000......................................................................................................57
10.6 Power reduction.....................................................................................................................................58
11 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................60
12 Maintenance .................................................................................................... 62
12.1 Cleaning the contacts of the DC-switch..................................................................................... 62
12.2 Cleaning the heat sink.......................................................................................................................... 62
13 Recycling and disposal ................................................................................... 62
14 Contact ............................................................................................................ 63

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1 About this manual
General Notes
Evershine is a transformerless solar inverter with two MPP trackers. It converts the
direct current (DC) from a photo-voltaic (PV) generator to grid-compliant alternating
current (AC) and feeds it into the grid.
1.1 Validity
This manual describes the mounting, installation, commissioning and maintenance of
the following Zeversolar inverters:
Evershine TLC4000, Evershine TLC5000, Evershine TLC6000.
Observe all documentation that accompanies the inverter. Keep them in a convenient
place and available at all times.
1.2 Target group
This manual is for qualified electricians only who must perform the tasks exactly as
described.
All persons installing inverters must be trained and experienced in general safety
which must be observed when working on electrical equipment. Installation
personnel should also be familiar with local requirements, rules and regulations.

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WARNING!
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage.
INFORMATION
INFORMATION provides tips which are valuable for the optimal installation and
operation of the inverter.
1.3 Symbols used in this manual
The safety precautions and general information are used in this manual as follows:
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER!

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2 Safety
2.1 Intended use
2.1.1..Evershine converts the direct current from a PV generator into grid-compliant
alternating current.
2.1.2. Evershine is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
2.1.3. Evershine must only be operated with PV arrays (PV modules and cabling) of
protection class II, in accordance with IEC 61730, application class A.
Do not connect any sources of energy other than PV modules to the Evershine.
2.1.4. PV modules with a high capacitance to earth may only be used if their coupling
capacity does not exceed 1.0μF.
2.1.5. When the PV modules are exposed to light, a DC voltage is supplied to this
equipment.
2.1.6. When designing the PV installation, ensure that the values comply with the
permitted operating range of all components at all times. The free design
program "Zeverplan" (http://www.zeverplan.com) will assist you.
2.2 Safety standards
Evershine complies with the EU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC. Evershine also complies with the requirement for safety and
EMC in Australia and New Zealand market.
The inverters are labeled with the CE and RCM mark and fulfill the requirements
specified in the specific standards.
For more information about certificates in other countries and regions, please visit
website www.zeversolar.com.

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•All work on the inverter may only be carried out by qualified personnel who
have read and fully understood all safety information contained in this manual.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this device.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to hot heat sink!
•The heat sink may become hot during operation. Do not touch!
CAUTION!
Possible damage to health due to the effects of electromagnetic radiation!
•Please maintain a distance of at least 20cm from the inverter when it is in
operation.
NOTICE!
Grounding the PV generator!
•Comply with local regulations for grounding the PV generator. We suggest
that the frames of PV modules be reliably grounded.
•Do not ground any of the terminals of the strings.
2.3 Important safety information
DANGER!
Danger to life due to high voltage in the inverter!
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to electric shock and fire caused by high leakage current!
•The inverter must be reliably grounded in order to protect property and
personal safety.

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2.4 Symbols on the type label
Symbol
Explanation
Beware of high voltage and operating current.
The inverter operates at high voltage and current. Work on the
inverter may only be carried out by skilled and authorized electricians.
Beware of hot surfaces.
The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact with it
during operation.
Do not dispose of this inverter with household waste.
For more information on disposal, please see chapter 13 “Recycling
and disposal”.
CE mark.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable CE
guidelines.
Certified safety
The product is TUV-tested and complies with the requirements of the
German Equipment and Product Safety Act.
RCM
The product complies with the requirements of the applicable
Australian low voltage and electromagnetic compatibility standards.
Capacitor discharge
Before opening the covers, the inverter must be disconnected from
the grid and PV array. Wait at least five minutes to allow the energy
storage capacitors to fully discharge.
Refer to the manual accompanying the inverter.
Risk of danger, warning and caution
Safety information important for human safety. Failure to observe
the safety information in this manual may result in injury or death.

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2.5 Basic safety protection
We provide the following safety protection:
1. Over-voltage, under-voltage protection
2. Over-frequency, under-frequency protection
3. Over-temperature monitoring
4. Residual current monitoring
5. Isolation fault detection
6. Anti-islanding protection
7. DC feed-in monitoring

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3 Unpacking
3.1 Scope of delivery
Object
Description
Quantity
A
Inverter
1
B
Wall bracket
1
C
Mounting accessory kit:
large plain washers ( 2×)
M5×12 pan head screw (2×)
wall anchors and bolts(4×),
terminal lug (1×), ground washer (1×)
1
D
Positive DC connector
2
E
Negative DC connector
2
F
AC connection plug
1
G
RJ45 plug
2
H
Documentation
1
A B C D
E F G H
Please carefully check all of the components in the carton. If anything is missing,
contact your dealer at once.
3.2 Check for transport damage
Thoroughly inspect the packaging upon delivery. If you detect any damage to the
packaging which indicates the inverter may have been damaged, inform the
responsible shipping company immediately. We will be glad to assist you if required.

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4 Mounting
4.1 Ambient conditions
1. Be sure the inverter is installed out of the reach of children.
2. Mount the inverter in areas where it cannot be touched inadvertently.
3. Ensure good access to the inverter for installation and possible service.
4. Observe the minimum clearances to walls, other inverters, or objects as
follows to ensure that heat can escape.
Clearances forone inverter
Clearances for multiple inverters
Direction
Min. clearance (mm)
above
300
below
500
sides
200

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5. The ambient temperature should be below 40°C to ensure optimal operation.
6. In order to avoid power reduction caused by overheating, do not mount the
inverter in a location that allows long-term exposure to direct sunlight.
7. The mounting method, location and surface must be suitable for the inverter's
weight and dimensions.
8. If mounted in a residential area, we recommend mounting the inverter on a solid
surface. Plasterboard and similar materials are not recommended due to
audible vibrations when in use.
9. Don’t put any objects on the inverter. Do not cover the inverter.
4.2 Selecting the mounting location
•Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.
•Do not mount the inverter in areas where flammable materials are stored.
•Do not mount the inverter in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
1. Mount the inverter vertically or tilted backward by a maximum of 15°.
2. Never mount the inverter tilted forward or sideways.
3. Never mount the inverter horizontally.
4. Mount the inverter at eye level to make it easy to operate and to read the
display.
5. The electrical connection area must point downwards.
Danger!
Danger to life due to fire or explosion!

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4.3 Mounting the inverter with the wall bracket
CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the inverter!
•When mounting, take into account that the inverter weighs approx. 20kg.
Mounting procedures:
1. Use the wall bracket as a drilling template
and mark the positions of the drill holes,
Drill 4 holes required using a drill with
10mm bit. The holes must be about
70mm deep, keep the drill vertical to the
wall, and hold the drill steady to avoid
tilted holes.
CAUTION!
Risk of the inverter falling off and injuring the installer!
•Before inserting wall anchors, measure the depth and distance of the holes.
•If the measured values don’t fulfill the mounting requirement, redrill the holes.
2. Fix the wall bracket to the wall with 4 wall anchors and bolts delivered with
the inverter.

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3. Holding the inverter using the handles on the sides, attach the inverter onto the
wall bracket tilted slightly downwards.
4. Check both sides of the inverter to ensure that it is securely in place.
5. Push the inverter inwards to the limit stop and attach it to both sides of the wall
bracket using the M5 screws and washers.
If a second protective conductor is required in your country, ground the inverter and
secure it so that it cannot be lifted off the wall bracket (see section 5.4.3 “Second
protective earthing connection”).

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CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to electric shock!
•The external protective earthing conductor is connected to the inverter’s
protective earthing terminal through an AC connector, make sure the
connection is reliable.
•When connecting, connect the AC connector first to ensure the inverter
earthing and then connect the DC inputs.
•When disconnecting, disconnect the DC inputs first and then disconnect the AC
connector.
•Do not, under any circumstances, connect the DC inputs when the AC
connector is unplugged.
5 Electrical connection
5.1 Safety
WARNING!
Risk of injury due to electric shock!
•The inverter must be installed only by trained and authorized electricians.
•All electrical installations must be done in accordance with the National Wiring
Rules standards and local code.

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5.2 System layout of units without integrated DC-switch
Local standards or codes may require that PV systems are fitted with an external
DC-switch on the DC side. The DC-switch must be able to safely disconnect the
open-circuit voltage of the PV array plus a safety reserve of 20%.
Install a DC-switch to each PV string to isolate the DC side of the inverter.
We recommendthe following electrical connection:

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5.3 Overview of the connection area
Object
Description
A
DC-switch (optional): switch on or off for PV-load
B
DC input: plug-in connectors to connect the strings
C
RJ45interface: connect the monitoring device.
D
AC output: plug-in connector to connect the grid
E
USB (DSP) interface: update or burn the DSP firmware
F
USB (HMI) interface: update or burn the HMI firmware

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5.4 AC connection
Before making the electrical connection, ensure that the miniature circuit-breaker is
switched off and cannot be reactivated.
5.4.1 Conditions for the AC connection
Cable Requirements
The grid connection is made using 5 conductors (L1, L2, L3, N, and PE).We recommend
the following requirements for stranded copper wire.
Object
Description
Value
A
External diameter
12 … 21 mm
B
Conductor cross-section area
2.5 … 6 mm2
C
Stripping length of the insulated conductors
Approx. 9 mm
D
Stripping length of the AC cable’s outer sheath
Approx. 72 mm
The PE insulated conductor must be 2 mm longer than the L and N conductors.
Larger cross-sections should be used for longer leads.
Cable Design
The conductor cross-section should be dimensioned to avoid power loss in cables
exceeding 1% of rated output power.
The maximum cable lengths relative to the conductor cross-section as follows:
conductor
cross-section
Maximum cable length
TLC4000
TLC5000
TLC6000
4mm²
65 m
53 m
43 m
6mm²
98 m
80 m
65 m
DANGER!
Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter!

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The required conductor cross-section depends on the inverter rating, ambient
temperature, routing method, cable type, cable losses, valid installation
requirements of the country of installation, etc.
5.4.2 Grid connection
Overview of the AC Connection Plug and the plastic Fixture
A B C D E F
Object
Description
Accessory
A
Plastic fixture(Auxiliary installation)
AC
Connection
Plug
B
Socket element
C
Adapter
D＊
Seal ring
Thicker seal ring is suitable for cable diameter 12-18 mm
Thinner seal ring is suitable for cable diameter 16-21mm
E
Fastening case
F
Swivel nut
＊There are two seal rings in the AC connection plug kit, please choose one according
to different cable external diameter.
Procedure
1. Switch off the miniature circuit breaker and secure it against being inadvertently
switched back on.
2. Guide the swivel nut, the fastening case with sealing ring and the adapter over the
AC cable.