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1  Notes on the manual

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Scope

The scope of this manual is to provide detailed instructions about the instal-

lation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for the fol-

lowing SOLARMAX inverters: 3600SP / 4000SP / 4600SP / 5000SP

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Target groups

This instruction manual is intended for the operator of the plant and the 

installer of the PV power plant. Before any action is taken, the user must first 

read the safety instructions to protect himself from the hazards deriving from 

using devices operating at high voltages.

Electrical connection an installation may only be carried out by trained elec-

tricians (e.g. electricians, electric systems technicians, electrical mechanics, 

and industrial electronics technicians).

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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 original document is lost, an up-to-date 

version of this instruction manual can be downloaded from our website at any 

time (

www.solarmax.com

).

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Symbols used

The following safety instructions and general information are used within this 

instruction manual.

DANGER!

Non-observance of these safety instructions results in serious inju-

ries or death. 

WARNING!

Non-observance of these safety instructions may result in serious 

injuries or death.

CAUTION!

Non-observance of these safety instructions may result in minor or 

extensive injuries.

ATTENTION!

Non-observance of these safety instructions may result in material 

damage.

Note
Notes contain additional information or facilitate operation of the 

inverter.

Summary of Contents for 10094601

Page 1: ...SOLARMAX SP 3600SP 4000SP 4600SP 5000SP Instruction Manual...

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

Page 3: ...4 2 Selecting 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 Conne...

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Page 5: ...s 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 original do...

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: ...II Protective 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 SOL...

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

Page 10: ...y the 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 vo...

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 deliver...

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: ...electric arcs could develop NOTE Follow the applicable standards and regulations to implement the electrical connections in particular for the section of the conduc tors the fuses and the Protective E...

Page 17: ...ve the isolation of the individual wires for a length X of about 10 15 mm y x N L Fig 9 Removing the isolation of the AC cable 2 Crimp or solder tip terminals on the wires N L Fig 10 Connecting the ti...

Page 18: ...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 Conne...

Page 19: ...his inverter is equipped with two MPPT circuits having the following charac teristics Model Max DC Voltage Max DC Current MPP1 MPP2 3600SP 600V 26 A 2 x 13 A 4000SP 600V 26 A 2 x 13 A 4600SP 600V 26 A...

Page 20: ...age The PV generator voltages are very high NEVER plug or unplug the DC connectors when the inverter is turned on oth erwise dangerous electric arcs could develop Connection of PV input cable 1 Cut th...

Page 21: ...e 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 and the DC voltage values are correct R A N G E...

Page 22: ...Switch 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 LE...

Page 23: ...ems as well as on Apple Store for iOS systems The communication connection to the MaxLink App operates via WLAN NOTE Make sure that the WiFi Antenna is properly installed at the bottom of the inverter...

Page 24: ...verter configuration The MaxLinkApp establishes the communication with the inverter and down loads the data Data are displayed on the screen Inverter is not available at the App MaxLink If connected i...

Page 25: ...the configuration of the inverter e g national standards power factor derated power 1 Select the Setting button in MaxLink see below Fig 23 Overview of the MaxLink App 2 Select Setting in the selecti...

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: ...tings CAUTION Inverter settings have to be conform to the specifications of the local energy provider 7 To change the inverter settings select the selection field Standard Code The following selection...

Page 28: ...28 Fig 28 Standard code inverter settings 8 Select the standard code of your local energy provider...

Page 29: ...xpectations 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...

Page 30: ...000 W 4 600 W 5 000 W Maximum output apparent power 3 680 VA 4 400 VA 4 600 VA 5 000 VA Maximum AC current 16 0 A 19 1 A 22 0 A 23 8 A Mains nominal voltage 230 V Mains voltage range 160 V 300 V Mains...

Page 31: ...C62116 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 dimensions Weight 12 8 kg Dimensions W x H x D 335 x 426...

Page 32: ...LARMAX Central Inverters Series C S TS TS SV 24 months from purchase date but max 30 months after delivery of device by SOLARMAX Series RX 60 months from purchase date but max 66 months after delivery...

Page 33: ...uthorized to install the device which needs to be replaced with a com parable device with an equivalent or higher performance Necessary technical adjust ments of the replacement device for the install...

Page 34: ...MAX will not be compensated In case of neglecting this procedure SOLARMAX reserves the right to decline the delivery of of the guarantee service 6 Exclusion of Guarantee SOLARMAX reserves the right t...

Page 35: ...and the payment by the customer Deviating written confirmation from SOLARMAX have priority 8 Conditions after the Extension of the Guarantee The cost for repair and replacement after the extension of...

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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