AEG 8000038784_00_BAL_en manual

Protect PV - Solar Inverters User Manual AEG Power Solutions GmbH Revision: 01 Date: 2 0 1 1-05-25 User Manual 8000038784_00_BAL_en[...]

Contents 1. Introduction 2 Introduction 2 Operation Mode Definition 2 2. Display 4 Display 4 View 5 View 2 5 Status 6 Production Log 8 Setup 10 3. Web Server Quick Guide 12 Introduction 12 Supported Characters 12 Access and Initial Setup 12 Setup Wizard 13 Operation 17 Web Server Structure 17 Plant, Group and Inverter Views 19 Additional Informatio[...]

1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction This manual provides information on functionality and maintenance of the Protect PV solar in- verter. Illustration 1.1: Protect PV 10 kW, Protect PV 12.5 kW, Protect PV 15 kW CE marking - This certifies the conformity of the equipment with the regula- tions which apply in accordance with the directives 2004/108/EC [...]

On grid (Green LED on) The inverter is connected to the grid and energises the grid. The inverter disconnects if: It de- tects abnormal grid conditions (depending on country settings), if an internal event occurs or if no PV power is available (no power is supplied to the grid for 10 minutes). It then goes into connecting mode or off grid mode. Fai[...]

2. Display 2.1. Display Note: Due to the advanced functionalities of the inverter, it may take up to 10 seconds before the display becomes available after power up. The integrated display on the inverter front gives the user access to all information about the PV system and the inverter. The display has two modes: Normal The display is in use Power[...]

2.1.1. View Menu Structure - View Parameter Description Mode: On grid Displays present inverter mode. See operation mode definitions Prod. today: 12345 kWh Energy production today in kWh. Value from inverter or S0 energy-meter Output Power: 12345 W Current output power in Watt [ --- utilization bar --- ] Shows level of inverter utilisation as % of [...]

2.1.3. Status Menu Structure - Status Display Functions Description [-] Ambient Conditions Only applicable if sensors are connected Irradiance: 1400W/m 2 Irradiance. “NC” if not connected PV module temp: 100 o C PV module temperature. “NC” if not connected Ambient temp: 20 o C Ambient temperature. “NC” if not connected Irr. sensor temp:[...]

Menu Structure - Status - Continued Display Functions Description [-] Inverter [-] Country: Germany Country setting [-] Internal Conditions Power module 1: 100 o C Temperature detected at the power module PCB1 (AUX): 100 o C Temperature detected internally [-] Serial no. and SW ver. [-] Inverter Prod- and serial number: A0010000201 Inverter product[...]

2.1.4. Production Log Menu Structure - Production Log Display Functions Description Total production: 123456 kWh Total production since installation of inverter Total operating time: 20 hours Total operating time since installation of inverter [-] Production log [-] This week Production from this week Monday: 37 kWh Production from one day shown in[...]

Menu Structure - Production Log - Continued Display Functions Description [-] Time stamps Installed: 31-12-07 Date of first grid connection Power down: 21:00:00 When the inverter was last connected to grid Prod. initiated: 06:00:00 When the inverter first connected to grid today [-] De-rating Total de-rate: 0 h Period of time the inverter has limit[...]

2.1.5. Setup Menu Structure - Setup Display Functions Description [-] External Alarm Only applicable if external alarm is connected Stop Alarm Stop alarm Test Alarm Includes testing red LED on front Alarm time-out: 009 s Amount of time the alarm is active in seconds. If value is set to 0, alarm time-out is disabled and the alarm will be active unti[...]

Menu Structure - Setup - Continued Display Functions Description GPRS connection setup SIM PIN code: 0000 4-8 characters Access point name: name Max. 24 characters User name: user Max. 24 characters Password: password Max. 24 characters Roaming: Disabled [-] Data warehouse service Upload channel: LAN Upload time (h:m): 14:55 Start log upload Requir[...]

3. Web Server Quick Guide 3.1. Introduction These instructions describe the Protect PV Web Server, which facilitates remote access to the inverter. Refer to the download area at www.aegps.com/solarinverters for the newest instructions. 3.2. Supported Characters In all language versions, the following characters are supported and can be entered via [...]

Illustration 3.1: Product Label 6. The Web Server logon dialog opens. 7. Type 'admin' in the user and password fields, and click [Log in]. 8. At initial logon the inverter runs a setup wizard. Ensure pop-ups are enabled before the wizard starts. 3.3.2. Setup Wizard Step 1 of 7: Master setting To set up a master inverter, click on [Set thi[...]

Illustration 3.3: Step 2 of 7: Display Language To change the language setting later, refer to Setup, Setup Details . Step 3 of 7: Time and date Enter • time in 24-hour format • date • time zone Accuracy is important, because date and time are used for logging purposes. Adjustment for daylight savings is automatic. Illustration 3.4: Step 3 of[...]

Incorrect setting can have serious consequences for production efficiency. Illustration 3.5: Step 4 of 7: Installed Power To change the installed power, refer to Setup, Calibration, PV Array . Step 5 of 7: Country setting Select the country setting to match the installation. To meet medium voltage grid requirements select a country option ending in[...]

Illustration 3.6: Step 5 of 7: Country Setting Note: If the initial and confirmation settings are different, • country selection is cancelled • the wizard recommences step 5 If initial and confirmation settings match, but are incorrect, contact service. To change the country setting later, refer to Setup, Setup Details. Step 6 of 7: Replication[...]

Illustration 3.7: Step 6 of 7: Replication Step 7 of 7: Inverter startup The inverter will start automatically when the installation sequence is complete (see the Protect PV Installation Manual), and solar radiation is sufficient. The startup sequence, including self-test, takes a few minutes. Illustration 3.8: Step 7 of 7: Inverter startup To chan[...]

Illustration 3.9: Overview 1. Plant name: Displays the current plant name: • Click on the plant name to display the plant view. • Change the plant name at [Setup → Plant details]. 2. Group menu: Displays groups of inverters: • Inverters join group 1 by default • Click on a group name to display the group view, and a list of inverters in t[...]

• Contact: Opens a pop-up window which displays AEG PS contact informa- tion. • Logout: Opens the log in / log out dialog box. • Security level: Displays the current security level as explained in the section Security Levels . Note: The content of the main menu changes depending on which view is currently selected: the plant, a group of inver[...]

Item Unit View Description Plant and Group Inverter Overall plant sta- tus - x Red: Plant PR <50%, or: Any inverter in the network - in fail safe mode, or - missing from the scan list, no contact with the master Yellow: Any inverter in the network - with PR<70%, or - in Connecting or Off grid mode Green: Plant PR ≥ 70%, and - all inverters [...]

4. Troubleshooting 4.1. Troubleshooting Only trained and authorised personnel familiar with electrical systems and safety issues may work on inverters and electrical installations. Should the inverter not supply energy as expected, go through the checklist before calling serv- ice. 1. Check that the grid is properly connected to the inverter and th[...]

5. Maintenance 5.1. Maintenance Normally, the inverter needs no maintenance or calibration. Ensure the heatsink at the rear of the inverter is not covered. Clean the contacts of the PV load switch once per year. Perform cleaning by cycling the switch to on and off positions ten times.The PV load switch is located at the base of the inverter. 5.1.1.[...]

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