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Fig. 12: Connecting the AC cable to the SP inverter

8.  If you have to remove the AC connector, use a screwdriver to press the side 

tab and unlock it from the enclosure, while pulling down the connector to 

disengage it from the inverter.

Protective Earth Connection
Connect the external Protective Earth cable:

Fig. 13: Connecting the external Protective Earth cable

CAUTION!

The external Protective Earth connection cannot substitute the one 

present in the AC connector used to connect the inverter to the grid. 

Make sure that both cables are present and connected, otherwise 

warranty may be void in case of failure of the electrical connections.

Summary of Contents for 1000SP

Page 1: ...SolarMax SP series 1000SP 1500SP 2000SP 2500SP 3000SP Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...SOLARMAX GmbH Zur Sch nhalde 10 D 89352 Ellzee E Mail info solarmax com SOLARMAX GmbH 2021...

Page 3: ...electing the installation location 13 4 3 Mounting the inverter 14 5 Electrical Connection 16 5 1 Safety 16 5 2 Connecting the inverter to the mains 16 5 2 1 Integrated RCD and RCM 16 5 2 2 Connection...

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Page 5: ...anics and industrial electronics technicians 1 3 Where to keep this manual The plant operator must ensure that this instruction manual is available to the relevant persons at all times If this origina...

Page 6: ...anger ously high DC voltage Make sure that all electrical input conductors to the inverter are de energized before starting any work on the inverter or the input conductors DANGER Fatal electric shock...

Page 7: ...nce of the safety instruction may cause serious injuries Read and follow the operating instructions supplied with the inverter Do not remove any symbols on the inverter Replace damaged symbols CE mark...

Page 8: ...tective Class I IP Rating IP65 Ambient Temperature 25 60 C Compliancy VDE AR N 4105 VDE 0126 1 1 CEI 0 21 SOLARMAX GmbH Zur Sch nhalde 10 89352 Ellzee Germany www solarmax com Fig 1 Label of SOLARMAX...

Page 9: ...SP inverters LED Description State Description 1 Grid indicator Blink Grid voltage absent or out of range It is not possible to connect the inverter to the grid ON with blinks every 30sec Normal oper...

Page 10: ...e PV system on a rolling basis Warning Alarm In the event of faults the following alarm codes are displayed Code Meaning Description A00 Grid over voltage The grid voltage exceeds the permitted voltag...

Page 11: ...mitted voltage range B05 Weak irradiance The output of the PV modules is less than the minimal operating power B07 PV polarity reversed The poles of the PV strings are connected with reversed polarity...

Page 12: ...w and that the inverter does not show any visible damage Contact immediately the dealer in case of any parts missing or damaged G H Fig 4 Scope of delivery of SP inverters Part Quantity Description A...

Page 13: ...ions Select a dry location protected from water and snow Install the inverter in an easily accessible location so that the maintenance work can be carried out easily Do not expose the inverter to dire...

Page 14: ...inverter 4 3 Mounting the inverter The inverter is attached to the wall or to a mounting system using a mounting plate The mounting plate and the mounting material are included in the scope of delive...

Page 15: ...up the slots on the sides of the heatsink with the hooks on the bracket adjust until the coupling is completely done and use the two hexagonal head bolts to lock the inverter to the bracket Fig 8 Moun...

Page 16: ...ons to implement the electrical connections in particular for the section of the conduc tors the fuses and the Protective Earth PE connection 5 2 Connecting the inverter to the mains 5 2 1 Integrated...

Page 17: ...3 Check that all the parts of the AC connector are present and in good condi tion Insert the cable in the cable gland and into the connector enclosure 4 Insert and lock the individual conductors PE N...

Page 18: ...om the inverter Protective Earth Connection Connect the external Protective Earth cable Fig 13 Connecting the external Protective Earth cable CAUTION The external Protective Earth connection cannot su...

Page 19: ...out any residual risks Do not connect either PV generator pole to ground Make sure that positive and negative poles are free floating to earth potential This inverter is equipped with a MPPT circuit h...

Page 20: ...ector Insulation layer Locking nut Fig 15 Negative pole male connector DANGER Fatal electric shock hazard In daylight the PV generator supplies the inverter with a danger ously high DC voltage The PV...

Page 21: ...to the corresponding plastic enclosures 3 Lock the cable glands with an appropriate torque see figure below Fig 18 Locking the cable glands 4 Check with a voltmeter of proper scale that the polarities...

Page 22: ...on the external switch of the AC feed line connecting the inverter to the grid 3 Observe the status of LED indicators on the inverter according to the table described in Section 3 3 When the LED indic...

Page 23: ...NOTE Make sure that the WiFi Antenna is properly installed at the bottom of the inverter Without antenna the WiFi signal has a much minor strength and the link may be discontinuous or absent Fig 21 I...

Page 24: ...t available at the App MaxLink If connected inverters are not displayed on your mobile device follow the steps below to display the inverter data on MaxLink Make sure inverter is switched on Make sure...

Page 25: ...inverter e g national standards power factor derated power 1 Select the button Setting to get the selection menu of the local device see the following figure Fig 23 Overview of the MaxLink App 2 Sele...

Page 26: ...4 Enter the administrator password to change inverter data Use the pass word admin see the following figure 5 Select buttton Login as Administrator Fig 26 Login to the inverter 6 If the login was succ...

Page 27: ...rm to the specifications of the local energy provider 7 To change the inverter settings select the selection field Standard Code The following selection menu for standard codes will appear Fig 28 Stan...

Page 28: ...pectations Check that the inverter has enough air circulation and that it is not under direct sunlight Check that the heatsink is clean and not obstructed Check the configuration of the PV generator O...

Page 29: ...200 VA 2 750 VA 3 300 VA Maximum AC current 4 8 A 7 2 A 9 5 A 11 9 A 14 3 A Mains nominal voltage 230 V Mains voltage range 160 V 300 V Mains nominal frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Mains frequency range 45 55...

Page 30: ...61727 IEC62116 VDE 0126 1 1 CEI 0 21 Device safety IEC 62109 1 IEC 62109 2 Interfaces Data communication Integrated WLAN Optional GPRS RS485 Weight and dimen sions Weight 8 8 kg Dimensions W x H x D 2...

Page 31: ...f purchase but max 126 months after delivery of the device by SOLARMAX String Inverter 60 months starting from purchase date but max 72 months after delivery of the device by SOLARMAX SGA 120 months f...

Page 32: ...vice or cost incurred by the implementation and removal or lost profit are not covered by this guarantee 2 Assurance of Repair and Replacement SOLARMAX will provide repair material and replacement dev...

Page 33: ...umber the article description a short description of the defect and the purchase receipt ready Transactionsinordertosolveguaranteecasescarriedoutbythebuyerorbyathirdparty without the coordination with...

Page 34: ...t of the Guarantee Certificate and the payment by the customer Deviating written confirmation from SOLARMAX have priority 8 Conditions after the Extension of the Guarantee The costs for repair and rep...

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Page 36: ...nter You will find all contact information on our website www solarmax com Hotline DE 49 8283997902810 CH 41 315281165 ES 34 932203859 GB 44 2038080346 IT 39 0418520076 FR 33 820420684 Fax 49 82839979...

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