Sunway NT 10000 User Manual

200MANUALUser Manual for Sunways Solar Inverter NT 10000BP13370_NT_10000_englisch 23.11.2005 17:40 Uhr Seite 1

Integrating the Solar Inverter in the PV SystemRating of the PV GeneratorThe technical data of the selected PVgenerator must be compatible with thespe

Standard Components of a PV SystemDepending on the recommendations ofyour PV planner, your PV system is madeup of the following components:PC(3)INVERT

Structure of NT 10000 The Solar Inverter NT 10000 is made up ofthree energy units that are controlledindependently of each other. Each energyunit has

Control circuit board 3Control circuit board 2Control circuit board 1Interface circuit boardUnderside of the deviceL1L2L3NPE+–+–+–(1)(2)(3)Energy unit

Protection ConceptThe micro controller continuously andsimultaneously monitors and displays thefollowing parameters. Numbers 1 to 3refer to the energy

In case of an error, the current injection is immediately stopped, and the grid relay is triggered which disconnects the SolarInverter from the grid.I

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101Electrical SafetyPrior to opening the housing, disconnectthe Solar Inverter from the electricity ofthe grid and the PV generator. After disconnecti

Cleaning InstructionsPrior to cleaning your PV modules, alwaysdisconnect the PV system from the powergrid by opening the grid disconnectingdevice (mai

1032.2 Basic SettingsSetting the Fixed Voltage LevelYour Sunways Solar Inverter is equippedwith a precise MPP control. If less than 200 watt are injec

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Country SettingsPlease note that it takes different configu-rations to operate Sunways Solar Invertersin different countries. The setting can beadjust

105To change the country setting, the housingcover must be removed. The DIP switchmust be re-positioned to the respectivecountry setting on all three

2.3 InstallationCool airWarmair300 mm300 mmmin. 300 mm!The Solar Inverter may only be installed bya trained and qualified electrician.Special tools a

If the Solar Inverter is installed in a switchcabinet, make sure the heat is removed to a sufficient degree.The ambient temperature may not dropbelow

Mechanical InstallationFor assembly, please observe the instruc-tions in the «Setup» leaflet!!Electrical Connection and Cable Entry As soon as the So

Grid ConnectionThe Solar Inverter must be connected tothe grid with five-cores (L1, L2, L3, N, PE).We recommend a cable cross-section of 5 x 4 mm2.The

Always use sufficiently dimensioned cablecross-sections to prevent a significant incre-ase of the grid impedance between theservice distribution syste

111· Insert the five-core AC cable (outer diameter 9–17 mm) into the M32 cablegland.· Connect lines L1, L2, L3, N, and PE to the slated printed circ

Connecting the PV Generator· PreparationPlease note that the NT 10000 has threeindependent DC inlets. The PV generatorsmay have different ratings, but

113· ConnectionThe PV generator is connected by means ofthe externally accessible, touch-safe TycoSolarlok connectors included in the con-signment. Th

RSTable of contents1.0 General Information1.1 Safety Instructions1.2 Sunways Solar Inverter NT 100002.0 Installation Instructions2.1 Safety Instructio

check the residual DC voltage with a volt-meter. Then you may work on the termi-nals. See chapter 2.1.· Always disconnect the PV generator sidefirst b

115Communication InterfacesThe communication interfaces enable youto retrieve operating data from the datamemory with an external computer and tochang

· RS485 Wiring Solar Inverters NT 10000 can be cross-lin-ked via RS485. When doing so, please keepin mind that the Solar Inverters must beconnected in

RS485GNDRS485 +RS485 –RS485GNDRS485 +RS 485 –117Inverter 1Inverter 2JumperInterfacetransformerInverter 3RS485 connectionRS485GNDRS485 +RS485 –RS485GND

Connecting the Alarm RelayAll Sunways Solar Inverters are equippedwith a potential-free alarm relay. The relayis designed as a make-contact element an

Illustr.: Alarm relay connectionL1 NParalleled alarm relays of several SolarInverters INVERTER(1)INDICATOR LIGHTINVERTER(n)INVERTER(2)S – S– S+

Connecting the Insolation andTemperature SensorThe optional insolation sensor (type Si-01TC-T by Ing.-Büro Mencke & Tegt-meyer) with its integrate

· Allocation of the cable terminal block:· Use a small screwdriver. Press the orange terminal. The terminal will open.· Insert the (at least 11 mm bar

2.4 Commissioning the Solar InverterPrior to starting up the Solar Inverter,move the housing cover downwards byreleasing the lateral fixation on the

Start-up (without DC main switch)1. Connect the Tyco Solarlok connectors to your Solar Inverter.2. Start-up the AC side.Shut-down (with DC main switch

2.4 Commissioning the Solar Inverter2.5 Dismantling the Solar Inverter3.0 Operating Instructions3.1 Operating the Display3.2 Configuration of the Sol

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· Menu GuideActivate the main menu by pressing anyrandom key. In the top menu level, thereare four items to choose from:· display current values· disp

If a displayed value can be changed, anarrow is shown behind it. In this case, pressthe RIGHT arrow key to reach the «edit«mode.The current power and

Power (kW) DC current (A)DC voltage (V)AC current (A)AC voltage (V)Temp. module (°C)Insolation (W/m2)Date / TimeError displayToday’s yieldYesterday’s

Setting the Date / TimeTo set the time or date, select the menuitem «change settings» / «date/time», andmove to the «edit» mode by pressing theRIGHT a

former Solar Inverter to your new one. You can either take over the total yield ofthe device, or the individual yield of eachenergy unit. If you set t

In addition, the following total injectedenergy values (electrical output) are stored:· daily yield (40 days)· monthly yield (13 months)· total yield

You can flexibly manage as many PVsystems as you like with up to 99 SolarInverters and different types of con-nections (modem or direct).To learn more

Modem types not recommended bySunways are not necessarily guaranteed to work.For the remote modem to automaticallyrespond to an incoming call and open

Linking and Interconnecting PossibilitiesDepending on the distance to be overcome and the number of Solar Inverters,there are the following linking po

Modem LinkInterface CablesInterface TransformerLinking and Interconnecting PossibilitiesErrors 001 to 036Error, Causes and RemediesSafety Instruction

The cables and interface transformers thatshould be used are shown in the followingdiagrams.134(1) Local link with a maximum distance of 25 m between

(3) Remote link with a modem between the Solar Inverter and the PCPCINVERTER(1)SUB-D9 connectorSub-D9 connector SUB-D9 hub(Sunways cable type 2modem c

136(5) Local link for up to 99 Solar Inverters (IT or USB)INVERTER(3)INVERTER(2)INVERTER(1)PCRS485RS485RS485SUB-D9connectorSPARERS485MATCHSPARERS485MA

(6) Remote link for up to 99 Solar Inverters with an interface transformer and a modemINVERTER(3)INVERTER(2)INVERTER(1)RS485RS485RS485SPARERS485MATCHS

Finding the Jumper «RS485 MATCH»in the Solar InverterPlease make sure the jumper «RS485MATCH» is in the right position, consideringthe communication i

3.7 Error DisplayYour Solar Inverter works fully automatically.Should external or internal factors neverthe-less lead to an error, an error number wil

140Errors 007 to 009· OverheatingYour Solar Inverter is designed for anambient temperature of up to +40° C. If the maximum temperature of the heatsink

141Errors 017 to 019· AFI fault currentThe error «AFI fault current» occurs if faultcurrent has penetrated the PV system andthe Solar Inverter has sub

Error 027· Grid overvoltage 3-phaseYour Solar Inverter is equipped with anintrinsically safe 3-phase grid monitoringsystem that complies with E DIN VD

143LED greenLed red LED greenLED redLed greenLED redonoffblinkingblinkingoffonSolar Inverter is operating normallySolar Inverter has detected a faultI

1.0 General information90Thank you for having chosen a SunwaysSolar Inverter NT 10000! You have acquireda high-quality product with unique featuresand

3.8 Error DiagnosisYou can look up error causes yourself inthe following list. Select the occurred error,and read the «Remedies» to find out howto eli

ErrorErrors 010 to 012Grid under-voltage 1-phaseErrors 013 to 015Grid overvoltage1-phaseCausesObjects have been deposi-ted on the heat sink,obstructin

146Error CausesIf the voltage exceeds theupper limit (Umax= 264 V),the Solar Inverter will auto-matically switch off and willonly restart when the vol

147ErrorError 016Grid under-voltage 3-phaseErrors 017 to 019AFI fault currentCausesThe grid voltage is too low.The Solar Inverter monitorsthe lower an

148ErrorErrors 020 to 022Insulation faultErrors 023 to 025DC injectionError 026Isolated opera-tionCausesDuring start-up, the SolarInverter has detecte

149ErrorError 027Grid overvoltage3-phaseErrors 028 to 030Surge faultCausesThe grid voltage is too high.The Solar Inverter monitorsthe lower and upper

150ErrorErrors 031 to 033Grid overvoltage> 10 %Errors 034 to 036Control errorCausesThe grid voltage of theinjecting phase is too high.The Solar Inv

151ErrorError 038Back-up batteryemptyDisplay is blank,despite sufficientinjectionCausesThe back-up battery on theinterface circuit board isempty.The d

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General Safety InstructionsAll safety instructions contained in thissection as well as in the entire user manu-al must be observed to ensure the safet

Illustr.: Manual crimping tool for assemblyof Tyco Solarlok connectorsContamination of any kind (dust, moisture,etc.) has a negative effect on the wor

With Tyco Solarlok connectors, differentkinds of annular contacts are used for dif-ferent conductor cross-sections. Make sureto use the right tools fo

1564.2 List of Special Terms and AbbreviationsDesignationACAFI, RCDDCEMCEBICIPkWLCDDescriptionAlternating Current: grid currentOperator protection in

157DesignationMPPGrid impedancePTPVPV generator switchDescriptionMaximum Power PointResistance of grid, impedanceTemperature sensorPhotovoltaicDC load

4.3 Technical Data NT 10000Solar Inverter NT 10000Recommended solar generator outputNominal inputStandby consumptionNight consumptionInjection starts

159Grid voltage monitoringEarth-fault monitoringInsulation monitoringFrequency monitoringDC monitoringOutlet characteristicsGrid connection fuse ratin

Declaration of Conformity to EU Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Appendix III BWe hereby declare that the product described below, including the requi

Declaration of Conformity to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Including Changes 91/263/EECand 93/68/EECWe hereby declare that the product described below con

Safety Clearance / Certificate of Compliance with the Directives on the Connection andParallel Operation of In-Plant Generation Systems to the Low-Vol

inform us beforehand, stating your name,address, phone number, email address (ifapplicable), and the serial number. Thephone number is on the back of

Opening the DevicePrior to opening the housing, alwaysdisconnect the device from the grid andthe PV generator. After having been disconnected from the

packaging, prior to having the device pic-ked up. We will be glad to send you a newpackaging against payment.· Exclusion of LiabilityClaims and liab

4.6 General Exclusion of LiabilityAlthough the accuracy and completenessof the information in this manual havecarefully been checked, no liability wha

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