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Protect PV - Solar Inverters
User Manual
AEG Power Solutions GmbH
Revision: 01
Date: 2011-05-25
User Manual
8000038784_00_BAL_en
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Contents 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 Information 20 4. Troubleshooting 21 Troubleshooting 21 5. Maintenance 22 Maintenance 22 Cleaning the Cabinet 22 Cleaning the Heatsink 22 8000038784_
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1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1 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 and 2006/95/EC. The Protect PV inverter series comprises: Protect PV Protect PV easy 1.2. Operation Mode Definition Off grid (LEDs
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1. Introduction On grid (Green LED on) The inverter is connected to the grid and energises the grid. The inverter disconnects if: It de- 1 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. Fail Safe (Red LED flashing) If the inverter detects an error in its circuits during the self-test (in connecting mode) or during oper
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2. Display 2. Display 2 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 saving After 10 min. of no display activity the back light of the display turns off to save power. Re-activate the display by pressing
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2. Display 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 2 Output Power: 12345 W Current output power in Watt [ --- utilization bar --- ] Shows level of inverter utilisation as % of max. utilisation Table 2.1: View 2.1.2. View 2 Menu Structure - View 2 Parameter Description Indicates whether or not any grid managemen
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2. Display 2.1.3. Status Menu Structure - Status Display Functions Description [-] Ambient Conditions Only applicable if sensors are connected 2 Irradiance: 1400W/m Irradiance. “NC” if not connected 2 o PV module temp: 100 C PV module temperature. “NC” if not connected o Ambient temp: 20 C Ambient temperature. “NC” if not connected o Irradiation sensor temperature. “NC” if not connected Irr. sensor temp: 20 C [-] Photovoltaic [-] Present values [-] PV input 1 Voltage: 1000V Voltage
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2. Display Menu Structure - Status - Continued Display Functions Description [-] Inverter [-] Country: Germany Country setting [-] Internal Conditions o Power module 1: 100 C Temperature detected at the power module o Temperature detected internally PCB1 (AUX): 100 C 2 [-] Serial no. and SW ver. [-] Inverter Prod- and serial number: A0010000201 Inverter product number 011900H2304 Inverter serial number Software version: Inverter software version MAC address: The MAC
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2. Display 2.1.4. Production Log Menu Structure - Production Log Display Functions Description Total production: Total production since installation of inverter 123456 kWh 2 Total operating time: Total operating time since installation of inverter 20 hours [-] Production log [-] This week Production from this week Monday: 37 kWh Production from one day shown in KWh Tuesday: 67 kWh Wednesday: 47 kWh Thursday: 21 kWh Friday: 32 kWh Saturday: 38 kWh Sunday: 34 kWh [-] Past
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2. Display 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 2 Period of time the inverter has limited power production in total, shown in Total de-rate: 0 h hours Pwr level adjust: 0 h Due to Power level adjustment Freq. stabiliza.: 0 h Due to fr
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2. Display 2.1.5. Setup Menu Structure - Setup Display Functions Description [-] External Alarm Only applicable if external alarm is connected Stop Alarm Stop alarm 2 Test Alarm Includes testing red LED on front 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 until the fail- Alarm time-out: 009 s ure that has triggered the alarm is corrected or the alarm has been stopped. See above. Alarm state: Disabled [-] Setup
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2. Display 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: 2 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 Requires data from at least 10 min. of energy production D.W FTP server address: www.inverterdata.com
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3. Web Server Quick Guide 3. Web Server Quick Guide 3.1. Introduction These instructions describe the Protect PV Web Server, which facilitates remote access to the 3 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 the Web Server: Letters abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Capital letters ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Numbers 0123456789 Special
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3. Web Server Quick Guide 3 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 this inverter as master]. • A scan runs to identify inverters in the network. • A pop-up window shows the inverters successfully ident
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3. Web Server Quick Guide 3 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 7: Time and Date To change these settings later, refer to Setup, Inverter details, Set Date and Time. Step 4 of 7: Installed po
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3. Web Server Quick Guide Incorrect setting can have serious consequences for production efficiency. 3 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 MV. • The default setting is [undefined]. Select the country setting again, to confirm. • The setting is activated immedi
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3. Web Server Quick Guide 3 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 To replicate the settings from steps 1 to 6 to other inverters in the same network • Select inverters • Click [Replicate] N
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3. Web Server Quick Guide 3 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 change the setup later, access the inverter via the integrated web interface or the display, at inverter level. • To change t
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3. Web Server Quick Guide 3 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 the group. • Change the group name via [Setup → Inverter details] in the inverter view. 3. Group members: Displays the inverter name
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3. Web Server Quick Guide • 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: 3 The content of the main menu changes depending on which view is currently selected: the plant, a group of inverters or an individual inverter. The active view is indicated by text in red. 3.4.2. Plant, Group and Inverter Views The overvie
