EQUINOX LV - Salicru, SA

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) + VOLTAGE STABILIZERS AND POWER LINE CONDITIONERS + SWITCH MODE POWER SUPPLY + INDUSTRIAL POWER SUPPLY + LIGHTING FLOW DIMMER STABILIZERS + STATIC INVERTERS
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1. INtrOdUctION.
1.1. GRATEFULNESS LETTER.
1.2. USING THIS MANUAL.
1.2.1. Conventions and used symbols.
1.2.2. For more information and/or help.
2. QUaLIty aNd StaNdard gUaraNtEE.
2.1. MANAGEMENT DECLARATION.
2.2. STANDARD.
2.3. ENVIRONMENT.
3. prESENtatION.
3.1. VIEWS.
3.1.1. Wall mounting case.
3.1.2. Control panel.
3.2. DEFINITION AND STRUCTURE.
3.2.1. Nomenclature.
3.3. DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM.
3.3.1. Main quality performances.
4. INStaLLatION.
4.1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
4.1.1. To keep in mind.
4.2. RECEPTION OF THE EqUIPMENT.
4.2.1. Unpacking and contents checking.
4.2.2. Location.
4.2.3. Physical installation.
4.3. CONNECTION.
4.3.1. Of DC input.
4.3.2. Of AC output.
4.4. UNINSTALLATION.
4.5. INSTALLATION AND COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL FOR LAN.
5. OpEratINg.
5.1. START UP AND SHUTDOWN.
5.1.1. First start up.
5.2. CONTROL PANEL.
5.2.1. Modes of LCD panel and their functions.
5.2.2. Shutdown procedure.
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6. MaINtENaNcE, warraNty aNd SErVIcE.
6.1. MAINTENANCE BASIC GUIDE.
6.2. TROUBLESHOOTING.
6.3. WARRANTY CONDITIONS.
6.3.1. Covered product.
6.3.2. Warranty terms.
6.3.3. Out of scope of supply.
6.4. DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS AND
SERVICES.
6.5. TECHNICAL SERVICE NETWORk.
7. aNNEXES.
7.1. TECHNICAL FEATURES.
7.2. TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF EqUINOX - THIN-FILM MODULES IN
PARALLEL CONFIGURATION.
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1. INtrOdUctION.
1.1. gratEfULNESS LEttEr.
We would like to thank you in advance for the trust you have placed
in us by purchasing this product. Read this instruction manual carefully
before starting up the equipment and keep it for any possible
future consult that can arise.
We remain at you entire disposal for any further information or any
query you should wish to make.
Yours sincerely.
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The equipment here described can cause important physical
damages due to wrong handling. This is why, the installation,
maintenance and/or fixing of the here described equipment
must be done by our staff or specifically authorised.
According to our policy of constant evolution, we reserve
the right to modify the specifications in part or in whole
without forewarning.
All reproduction or third party concession of this manual is
prohibited without the previous written authorization of our
firm.
1.2. USINg thIS MaNUaL.
The purpose of this manual is to give explanations and procedures for
the installation and operating of the equipment. This manual has to
be read carefully before installing and operating it. keep this manual for
future consults.
1.2.1. conventions and used symbols.
«warning» symbol. Carefully read the indicated paragraph
and take the stated prevention measures.
«danger of electrical discharge» symbol. Pay special
attention to it, both in the indication on the equipment
and in the paragraph referred to this user’s manual.
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«Main protective earthing terminal» symbol. Connect
the earth cable coming from the installation to this terminal.
«Notes of information» symbol. Additional topics that
complement the basic procedures.
preservation of the environment: The presence of this
symbol in the product or in their associated documentation
states that, when its useful life is expired, it will not be disposed
together with the domestic residuals. In order to avoid possible
damages to the environment, separate this product from other residuals
and recycle it suitably. The users can contact with their provider
or with the pertinent local authorities to be informed on how
and where they can take the product to be recycled and/or disposed
correctly.
1.2.2. for more information and/or help.
For more information and/or help of the version of your specific unit,
request it to our Service and Technical Support (S.t.S.).
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2. QUaLIty aNd StaNdard gUaraNtEE.
2.1. MaNagEMENt dEcLaratION.
Our target is the client’s satisfaction, therefore this Management
has decided to establish a quality and Environmental policy, by
means of installation a quality and Environmental Management
System that becomes us capable to comply the requirements demanded
by the standard ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004
and by our Clients and concerned parts too.
Likewise, the enterprise Management is committed with the development
and improvement of the quality and Environmental Management
System, through:
• The communication to all the company about the importance
of satisfaction both in the client’s requirements and in the legal
and regulations.
•
The quality and Environmental Policy diffusion and the fixation
of the quality and Environment targets.
• To carry out revisions by the Management.
• To provide the needed resources.
Management agent.
The Management has designated as management agent the person
in charge about the quality and Environment department, who with
independence of other responsibilities, has the responsibility and
authority to assure that the processes of the quality and environmental
management system are established and maintained; to
inform to the Management about the operating of the quality and
environmental management system, including the necessities for
the improvement; and to promote the knowledge of the client’s requirements
and environmental requirements at all the levels of the
organization.
In the next PROCESS MAP is represented the interaction among all
the processes of the quality and Environmental System:
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Process map of quality and Environment system.
2.2. StaNdard.
The EQUINOX LV product is designed, manufactured and commercialized
in accordance with the standard EN ISO 9001 of quality
Assurance. The marking shows the conformity to the EEC Directive
(quoted between brackets) by means of the application of the
following standards:
• 2006/95/Ec of Low Voltage Safety.
• 2004/108/Ec of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
In accordance with the harmonized standards. Reference regulations:
• EMc:
DIN EN 61000-6-3 (VDE0839-6-3, EMV-interference
emission) (class B) y DIN EN 61000-6-2 (VDE08039-6-2. EMVinterference
immunity).
• grid perturbations:
DIN EN 61000-3-2 / DIN EN 61000-3-3
• grid monitoring:
Independent devices of disconnection (MSD,
Grid monitoring with switching devices) in accordance with
VDEW; EN DIN VDE 0126-1-1 (2006.02).
• Low voltage:
DIN EN 50178 (4.98) (VDE 0160) (IEC62103) and
DIN EN 60146 part 1-1 (3.94) (VDE 0558 part 11).
• dc switching:
VDE0100-7-712, requirements of the system
(not standard).
2.3. ENVIrONMENt.
This product has been designed to respect the environment and has
been manufactured in accordance with the standard ISO 14001.
recycling the device at the end of its useful life:
Our company commits to use the services of authorised societies
and according to the regulations, in order to treat the recovered
product at the end of its useful life (contact your distributor).
packaging: To recycle the packing, follow the legal regulations in
force.
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3. prESENtatION.
This manual contents the instructions to install, start up, maintenance
and troubleshooting of EQUINOX LV photovoltaic inverters
for grid connection.
3.1. VIEwS.
3.1.1. wall mounting case.
fig. 1.
fig. 2.
Details of wall mounting case opened and closed
Detail of removing power electronic module and ter-
minal block
3.1.2. control panel.
The following figure shows the appereance of control panel of these
equipments, which is based on on/off button and LCD panel of 2
rows and 16 characteres.
fig. 3.
Control panel view of the system
Generating Wake/Scroll
Earth Leakage
Fault
3.2. dEfINItION aNd StrUctUrE.
3.2.1. Nomenclature.
3.3. dEScrIptION Of thE SyStEM.
Photovoltaic inverters EQUINOX LV series are the only ones in the
market with Step pulse technology of low voltage, offering several
unique advantages like the massive parallel connection of thin-film
modules paraLEX without serial connections, easier design of
installations, low influence of shadow areas or shorter payback period.
fig. 4.
“Step pulse” technology.
3.3.1. Main quality performances.
• Patented technology of Step pulse.
• Low voltage operating of photovoltaic field.
• Compatible with any type of photovoltaic panel (single-crystal
+ thin-film).
• Optimized for thin-film panels.
• No efficiency derate when overheating.
• Increasing the production till 10% when doing the connection of
massive equipments in parallel to the photovoltaic field.
• Efficiency > 95%
• Power factor > 0,99
• Integrated galvanic isolation.
• Modular design to make easier its installation and maintenance.
• Communication ports RS485 and Ethernet.
• Integrated datalogger for historical of production and events.
• LCD screen to follow up the energy generation.
• Electronics completely sealed, ready for outdoor applications.
• LAN communication.
• Acquistion software for remote data.
• Up to 120 days of data storage.
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4. INStaLLatION.
4.1. IMpOrtaNt SafEty INStrUctIONS.
KEEp thIS INStrUctIONS
This manual has important instructions for EQUINOX LV photovoltaic
inverter for grid connection, which has to be followed during
its installation and maintenance.
daNgEr ! haZardOUS VOLtagES
this inverter has hazardous voltages. It can only be installed by
qualified personnel that has been read this manual and it is familiar
with its handling.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Connect the output of the inverter to 230 VAC, 50 Hz, grid
only, and according to the electrical diagrams showed in this
manual.
Connect the input of the inverter to a photovoltaic matrix set
to work inside the voltage and current limits stated in this
manual.
Be sure that the earth connection is done in accordance with
the local regulations.
Be sure the cooling is enough to cool it down suitably.
Never operate the system in a different way as the stated in
this manual.
The equipment can only be maintained by qualified personnel.
Once the installation has been finished, check that all covers
are well fixed.
4.1.1. to keep in mind.
Before proceeding with the installation, read all the instructions and
warnings of this manual in order to be get used with the installation
procedure.
any installation work has to be done in accordance
with the local regulations.
Isolate the inverter of any power supply before installing
it by means of switches, circuit breakers,
connectors or sun protectors for panels. Insulation failures
in ac or dc power supplies can cause serious injuries or
even the death.
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4.2. rEcEptION Of thE EQUIpMENt.
4.2.1. Unpacking and contents checking.
Once received, the inverter has to be visually inspected in order to
detect possible damages made by transport. In case they would be,
contact with your local distributor. Check that packaging contents
the following elements:
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1 Electronic module.
1 Transformer module.
1 Wall mounting support.
1 kit for wall mounting assembling.
4.2.2. Location.
keep in mind the following considerations when choosing the location
of the inverter:
1. Inverter enclosure is ready to be installed outdoors in noncorrosive
environments. Avoid direct sunlight.
2. It is important to locate the inverter in appropiate height to
make easier: its connection, LCD panel reading and future inspection
and/or maintenance tasks.
4.2.3. physical installation.
The following procedure describes the installation of the inverter as
part of a photovoltaic system.
weight of transformer module is 64 Kg. handle it
with care.
Total weight of the inverter is 76 kg. Support has to be fixed to a
structure able to support its weight. There are some particular requirements
depending on the type of wall (steel, wood, cement).
Step by step installation procedure (see fig.1):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Put the support against the wall, by considering the installation
height in order to have the wiring access at usual working
height. Fix the support to the wall by using bolts with metric
M8.
Unpack the transformer module and hang it up on the support.
Fix the transformer module to the support by using the 2 supplied
screws.
Unpack the electronic module and slide it over the lower
guides of transformer module. Fix it to the left and right sides
of transformer module by using the 4 supplied screws. Connect
the earth cable from the electronic module to the transformer
module.
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Connect the left and right power cables from transformer to
the studs in the rear side of electronic module. Connectors
have a tactile mechanical locking. Connect the AC power cable
to the rear side (bottom left) of electronic module.
Note: avoid that cables touch the transformers.
Connect the AC cables from grid to AC connector located at
bottom-right side of transformer module.
Put the left and right covers of transformer module. Connect
the earth cables and fix the covers to transformer module by
using the 2 supplied screws (it is only shown the left side - repeat
the process for left side).
fig. 5.
Process of physical installation.
4.3. cONNEctION.
Wiring methods must be in accordance with local regulations.
Appendix A includes a detailed electrical diagram for a typical
EqUINOX LV system.
photovoltaic modules (pV) have to be disconnected
from wires that link the panel with the inverter before
the installation. risk of electrocution.
4.3.1. Of dc input.
The following procedure describes the steps to connect the inverter
to the photovoltaic panels.
attention: a wrong connection can both damage
the equipment and make injuries to the personnel.
do no exceed the stated maximum dc voltage.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Check that power supply cables from photovoltaic panels are
disconnected or not alive.
do not disconnect the cables from photovoltaic
panels, risk of electrocution exists.
Address the DC cables from panels to DC input cable glands of
combinator module.
Connect the negative cable to “PV Array Negative” terminal
strip.
Connect the positive cable to “PV Array Positive” terminal
strip.
Connect the photovoltaic panels to the wires of combinator
module.
Check the open circuit voltage of each circuit (positive cable
of each circuit has to be isolated from DC bus) with a digital
voltmeter. Check the voltage between each positive cable and
negative of terminal strip first. Voltage can be a little bit different
from the expected open circuit votlage due to the temperature
of the module and/or the sunlight. Nevertheless, if
panels are properly wired, each circuit should be at a few volts
from the other ones.
Leave DC switches in OFF position.
4.3.2. Of ac output.
The following procedure describes the steps to connect the inverter
to the protection switchgear panel (interconnection point).
1.
2.
3.
attention: a wrong connection of the panel wiring
can damage the unit and make personal injuries.
Remove the panel of AC wiring.
Connect the AC cable.
Address cables to L1 and L2. Connect the earth cable to GND
terminal.
4.4. UNINStaLLatION.
an error when disconnecting the cables of photovoltaic
panels can cause risk of electrocution.
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4.5. INStaLLatION aNd cOMMUNIcatION prOtOcOL
fOr LaN.
LaN port
Internet interface is 10/100 Mbps, half-duplex.
IT network setting is under the setting tool of the installator. Information
is provided to define the procedure of wiring from LAN cable
to LAN port of the inverter. The setting of this port must be done by
a qualified IT network administrator.
If port is directly connected to a pc, it is needed a crossed
cable.
Inverter IP address by default for a direct connection to PC is
169.254.0.XX, where XX is the lowest byte from MAD ID of the inverter,
converted to decimal. For example, for an inverter with MAD
ID 00-15-F5-00-01-4E, the IP address by default is 169.254.0.78.
Port setting must be done by a qualified IT network administrator.
PC IP address must be fix: 169.254.0.1.
If port is connected to LaN through router hub/switch, it is
needed a direct cable.
Inverter uses the static IP address of multi-cast messenger:
239.169.6.7.; port: 2001.
DHCP router / server could need an adjustment in the multi/cast
filter to allow the messenger. Port setting must be done by a qualified
IT network administrator.
wiring instruction:
Note: It is recommended a CAT-5e cable, and it cannot be longer
than 150 metres. For an optimum quality performances, communication
cable must keep 400 mm. separation between grid and any
other cable.
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5. OpEratINg.
5.1. Start Up aNd ShUtdOwN.
EQUINOX LV solar inverters require an accurate start up procedure.
Read this section, before start it up; follow the steps in order.
to not follow the steps in appropriate way can
damage the equipment.
5.1.1. first start up.
The following procedure describes the steps to start up the equipment.
1.
2.
Turn on DC power to the inverter (turn the switch that disconnnects
the system to ON). LCD panel will light. Now power
from panels is available. The start up mode of the inverter
includes a test of 10 seconds for fans, later on they will be
shutdown when ending the test.
Turn on AC power to the inverter (turn the AC circuit breaker
of the system to ON).
Standby mode (SB)
Inverter is set to validate voltage and frequency from grid
during a limited* period of time before connecting to grid itself.
During this period, voltages from grid and from photovoltaic
panels are monitored. After this period of time, inverter checks
the available power from panels by generating an AC voltage
synchronised with the grid. Inverter will only be connected to
grid if it can generate the required voltage.
generation mode (gEN)
Once it is connected to grid, the inverter will always track the
maximum power point of photovoltaic panels**, starting from
their open circuit voltage.
* Period time of grid checking depends on the local regulations.
** MPPT voltage depends on the matrix configuration of installed
panels.
If the inverter does not start up after the period time of
grid validation, check the fault message in the LCD panel
and consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual.esta en
marcha.
5.2. cONtrOL paNEL.
5.2.1. Modes of Lcd panel and their functions.
Lcd panel
LCD panel works in sleep mode to reduce its consumption and increase
its useful lifetime. Wake up mode can be activated through
two ways:
fig. 6.
Detail of LCD panel.
Generating Wake/Scroll
Earth Leakage
a. Pressing button wake/scroll, or
b. with the initial application of voltage* from panel set, and voltage*
from panels when sunrise.
* Voltage from panel set has to be higher than 30 Vdc to activate the LCD panel.
LCD panel will return back to sleep mode after 5 minutes.
LEd indicators
• Generation (blue) - inverter is reinjecting power to grid.
• Earth fault (yellow) - there is an earth fault in the system.
• Fault (red) - this indicator works in these two modes:
Continuous - it means a failure that could require service
for the inverter or other parts. In most of the cases, this
fault would mean a temporary fault, of frequency or voltage
from grid, or due to a decrease of sunlight conditions. These
faults are usually cleared automatically.
Blinking - it means a critical fault that require an intervention
in the inverter.
wake/Scroll button
This button makes the following functions:
• Press once the button to wake up the LCD panel.
• Press it again to display the next message in the LCD panel.
Repeat it till see all messages. Consult the meaning of each
one at table 1.
fig. 7.
Sunergy Equinox
Welcome
Status: xxxxx
Fault: nnnnn
Total: nnn kWh
AC Watts: nnnn*
Fault
COM : xxxx
GFDI: n
DCV: nnn.nn
DCA: nnn.nn
Today: nnh nnm
Today: nnnnWh
Flow of messages in the LCD panel.
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for service personnel only! keep Wake/Scroll button
pressed for 5 seconds to activate the service mode of the
inverter. See its description at code 52 in the Troubleshooting guide.
To return back to normal operation keep it pressed for 5 seconds
more. Inverter will return back to normal operating once the voltage
from panels is turned off and/or it drops below 30 Vdc (at the end of
the day).
StaNdBy MOdE
Upper row message function
Standby It means that the inverter is on Standby mode and it is
not generating power to grid.
Not valid grid Inverter will display this message during the initial
start up, till the DSP controller detects voltage in the
grid. During the normal running, this message will only
be displayed if grid is out of range, including voltage
and frequency.
Measurement of grid Inverter checks the stability of grid voltage for a period
of time stated by the local regulations (for example,
60 seconds).
Checking the output Inverter validates the grid stability for the stated
period of time and starts the sequence of the output
to determine, based on the available power in the
panels, if it can keep the voltage. This function takes
10 seconds.
Lower row message function
life: nnnn kWh Total power generated by the inverter in all its useful
lifetime, given in kWh
last: nnnn Wh Total power generated by the inverter in its last
connection, given in Wh
last: nn h nn min Total time of generation in its last connection, given in
hours and minutes
AC power nnnn W Current AC output power of the inverter
DC amps: nnnn Current of the panel set
DC volts: nnnn Current voltage of panel set
tabla 1. Inverter on Standby mode: checking the grid and power
availability in the panels.
gENEratION MOdE
Upper row message function
Generating It means that the inverter is on Generation mode to
grid
Lower row message function
life: nnnn kWh Total power generated by the inverter in all its useful
lifetime, given in kWh
today: nnnn Wh Total power generated by the inverter in current
connection, given in Wh
today: nn h nn min Total time of generation in current connection, given in
hours and minutes
tabla 2.
power AC nnnn W Current AC output power of the inverter
amps DC: nnnn Current of the panel set
volts DC: nnnn Current voltage of the panel set
Inverter on Generation mode: generating power to grid.
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5.2.2. Shutdown procedure.
In case, the inverter was needed to be shutdown for its reparation
or replacing, follow the following instructions:
1.
2.
3.
Turn off the AC switch.
Turn off the DC switch.
Turn of the general grid switch.
attention - risk of electrocution exists due to the
energy stored in the capacitors of the electronic
module. check that all switches are turned off and do not
remove the cover before 5 minutes after shutdown all
voltage power supplies.
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6. MaINtENaNcE, warraNty aNd SErVIcE.
6.1. MaINtENaNcE BaSIc gUIdE.
This product does not have any part that can be set by the end-user,
therefore it doesn’t require any maintenance. Occasional inspection
of both fans and air channels guarantee a performance of first
level.
6.2. trOUBLEShOOtINg.
There are two type of codes implemented in the control to protect
the inverter: allowed codes and critical faults.
Mode* allowed codes description troubleshooting guide
SB Not valid grid A parameter from grid* is out of
range in standby mode.
GEN High temperature Temperature of electronic
module has exceed the limit.
SB Sunlight too low There is not enough power in
the panels to generate energy.
SB High VDC* DC voltage from panels exceeds
the inverter range.
GEN High VAC* Grid voltage exceeds the upper
limit on generation mode.
GEN Low VAC* Grid voltage exceeds the lower
limit on generation mode.
GEN High frequency* Grid frequency exceeds the
upper operating range.
GEN Low frequency* Grid frequency exceeds the
lower operating range.
GEN phase* There is phase error between
the inverter output and grid.
Check voltage and frequency from AC grid. If they are out of range, contact with the electricity
provider.
Check that internal external fans are operative. If there is a fan stopped and the warning message of
temperature too high is displayed, replace it.
Check the DC voltage at terminal strip from panel side. If voltage is low and it seems that there is
enough sunlight, inspect all panel circuits individually. Check that all DC switches have been turned
ON.
Check the DC voltage at the inverter input. Check that it doesn’t exceeds 135 VDC.
attENtION: Inverter can be damaged permanently, when panel voltage exceeds over 150
Vdc.
Check the grid voltage. If it is out of range meanwhile the inverter is on Standby mode, contact with
the electricity company; otherwise, if problem persists, call to technical service.
Note: when the inverter is on generation mode, the AC voltage can be increased as much as the
inverter output. This is due to the AC wiring resistance between the inverter and main grid transformer
(load). If this voltage increase would be very high to make frequent AC voltage faults, it would be better
to re-size the AC wiring or to relocate the inverter.
Check the grid voltage. If it is out of range meanwhile the inverter is on Standby mode, contact with
the electricity company; otherwise, if problem persists, call to technical service.
Check the AC wiring. If it is correct and problem persists, contact with the technical service.
Mode* critical faults description troubleshooting guide
SB/
GEN
AC line open There is a wrong condition in
grid when trying to connect to
it.
GEN Unit blocked - not
possible to start up
tabla 3.
There is a fault condition,
which is not corrected after
3 consecutive retries of
connecting to grid.
Guide of allowed codes and critical faults.
SB Standby: fault only happens on standby mode.
GEN Generation: fault only happens on generation mode, forcing the
inverter to transfer to standby mode.
SB/GEN Fault happens in any mode.
Check the AC wiring. If it is correct and problem persists, contact with the technical service.
Reset all AC and DC switches. If problem persists, the inverter has to be replaced. Call to technical
service.
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An allowed code is activated both on Standby and Generation
modes. If it is activated on Generation mode, the particular parameter
is stored in the internal memory of the controller. These
codes, stated with an asterisk*, will be displayed for 4 seconds.
The inverter will transfer to Standby mode till the allowed codes
have been cleared. Allowed codes can be autocorrected, so normal
operating can be restored without reseting the inverter.
Critical faults require service at site: replacing or reset the inverter.
Both type of faults are recorded in the internal datalogger of controller,
being them accessissable by service personel only.
6.3. warraNty cONdItIONS.
The limited warranty by SaLIcrU, S.a. only applies to those products
that you acquire for commercial or industrial use in the normal
development of your business.
6.3.1. covered product.
EQUINOX LV Photovoltaic inverter with grid connection.
6.3.2. warranty terms.
SaLIcrU, S.a. guarantees the product against any parts and/
or labour defect for 5 years, from its start up by personel from
SaLIcrU, S.a. or other one authorised specifically. In case of
failure of the product inside the warranty period, SaLIcrU, S.a.
must repair, at your facilities at no cost, the faulty part or parts. The
transport expenses and packaging will be borne to the user.
For equipments out from the national territory, contact
with the Export Department.
SaLIcrU, S.a. guarantees for period time higher than 10 years,
the availability of parts and spare parts, as hardware as software, as
well as a complete assistance regarding the reparations, components
replacement and software updating.
6.3.3. Out of scope of supply.
SaLIcrU, S.a. is not forced by the warranty if it appreciates that
the defect in the product doesn’t exist or it was caused by a wrong
use, negligence, installation and/or inadequate testing, tentative of
repairing or not authorized modification, or any other cause beyond
the foreseen use, or by accident, fire, lightnings or other dangers.
Neither it will cover, in any case, compensations for damages or
injuries.
SaLIcrU
6.4. dEScrIptION Of aVaILaBLE MaINtENaNcE
cONtractS aNd SErVIcES.
When the warranty is expired, SaLIcrU, S.a., adapting to the
customer’s needs, has several maintenance modalities:
• preventive.
It guarantees a higher safety to preserve the correct
operating of the equipments with a yearly Preventive visit,
in which the specialised technicians from SaLIcrU, S.a. make
several tests and sets in the systems:
Check and write down the input and output voltages and
currents per phase.
Check the logged alarms.
Check the readings of the LCD panel.
Other measurements.
Check the status of the fans.
Check the load level.
Check the selected language.
Check the correct location of the equipment.
General cleaning of the equipment.
This way, it is guaranteed the perfect operating and the possible
coming faults are avoided.
These supervisions are usually done without shutdown the
equipment. In those cases that a shutdown were needed, date
and time would agree with the customer to do the task.
This maintenance modality covers, inside the working timetable,
all the journey expenses and manpower.
• corrective. When a fault occurs in the equipment operating, and
previous notice to our Service and Technical Support (S.t.S.), in
which a specialized technician will establish the failure scope and
he will determine a first diagnostic, the corrective action starts.
The needed visits for its correct resolution are unlimited and
they are included inside the maintenance modalities. It means
that in case of failure, SaLIcrU, S.a. will check the equipments
as many time as it were needed.
Besides, inside these two modalities, is possible to fix the action
timetable and response times in order to be adapted to
the customer’s needs:
LV8hLS. Customer’s attention from Monday to Friday from
9 h. to 18 h. The response time is inside the same day or, as
maximum, in the next 24 hours of the fault notification.
LS14hLS. Customer’s attention from Monday to Saturday
from 6 h. to 20 h. Response time is inside the same day or,
as maximum, at first time of the next working day.
L d 2 4 h L S . Customer’s attention from Monday to Sunday 24
h., 365 days per year. Response time in less than two or three
hours after the fault notification.
•
additional arrangement: 1-m-cb.
Index 1. It means the number or preventive visits per
year. It includes displacement and manpower expenses
inside the established timetable for each maintenance modality,
as well as all the needed corrective visits. Excluding
all the parts and batteries in case of reparation.
Index m. It means to include all the spare parts.
Index cb. It means that batteries are included.
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6.5. tEchNIcaL SErVIcE NEtwOrK.
The covering, as national as international, of Service and Technical
Support (S.t.S.) points, are made up by:
at national level:
Andorra, Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Gijon, A Coruña, Las Palmas
de G. Canaria, Malaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, San Sebastian,
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Seville, Taco (La Laguna - Tenerife), Valencia
and Zaragoza.
at international level:
France, Brazil, Hungary, Portugal, Singapore, U.k., China, Mexico,
Uruguay, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Poland, The Philippines,
Malaysia, Pakistan, Morocco, Thailand, Emirates Arabs
United, Egypt, Australia and New Zealand.
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7. aNNEXES.
7.1. tEchNIcaL fEatUrES.
INpUt
SaLIcrU
EQX 5000 LV60 EQX 5000 LV85
Maximum input voltage 120 V 150 V
Nominal voltage 60 85
Operating voltage range 50 - 120 V 70 - 150 V
Mppt voltage range 50 - 95 V 70 - 130 V
Maximum input current 108 A 77 A
Maximum short circuit current 120
OUtpUt
Voltage Single phase
ac nominal voltage 230 V
ac nominal frequency 50 Hz
Nominal power 5.000 W
Maximum power 5.000 W
Output protection 32 A
power factor > 0,99
thdi harmonic distortion < 2% in accordance with IEEE 519
Maximum efficiency 95%
EU efficiency 94%
gENEraLS
ambient temperature - 25ºC to +50ºC
relative humidity Up to 95%, non-condensing
Enclosure IP23
galvanic isolation As standard
cooling Forced
warraNty 5 years, extended to 10 or 20 years
cOMMUNIcatIONS
ports RS485 and Ethernet
protocol Modbus
data logger As standard
Lcd panel 2 rows x 16 characters
StaNdardS
technology patent ‘pulse Step’ 6198178, 6608404 and 6765315
EE.UU
certified Royal decree 1663/2000
Safety IEC 62103 / EN 50178
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMc) EN 61000
Marking CE
Quality and environmental
management
phySIcaL
ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 TÜV
dimensions (d x w x h mm) 250 x 400 x 540
weight (Kg) 68
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7.2. typIcaL INStaLLatION Of EQUINOX - thIN-fILM
MOdULES IN paraLLEL cONfIgUratION.
fig. 8.
Thin-film installation with EqUINOX of 5 kW.
part list for inverter of 5kw
Item part Q. description
1 Inverter 1 Equinox 5kW AC, grid connection.
2 DC switch 1 Included in Equinox: 2 poles, 125 Vdc, 100 A
3 Combinator 1 Combinator circuit 5 string: Fuses (5 @ 20
A, 125 Vdc)
4 Bus N 4 cables 14 Negative bus module, 4 modules per cable
5 Bus P 4 cables 14 Positive bus module, 4 modules per cable
6 Photovol.
module
56
Installation of particular cables
cable section Q. cable connetor type Length
A 5 6 mm 2 MC4 -/blank *TBD
B 5 6 mm 2 MC4 +/blank *TBD
C 2 16 mm 2 blank/blank *0,5 m
* Current lenght are determined depending on the parts location .
combinator
circuit
dc switches
Inverter
Install the peripherals adjacent
to the inverter
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EK825a01
avda. de la Serra, 100
08460 palautordera
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tel. +34 93 848 24 00
902 48 24 00
fax. +34 94 848 11 51
comercial@salicru.com
tel. (S.t.S.) 902 48 24 01
fax. (S.t.S.) +34 848 22 05
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