SunPower SPR-2000, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...SunPower Corporation Document 001 69178 Rev 1 SPR 5200 and SPR 4600 Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...SunPower Corporation Document 001 69178 Rev 2 SunPower Inverter SPR 5200 and SPR 4600 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...n and maintenance of the SunPower Inverter CAUTION All electrical installations should be done in accordance with local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Before connecting the SunPower Inverter to the electrical utility grid approval must be granted by your utility company Only qualified electricians should make the connection When exposed to light PV arrays create...

Page 4: ... into the grid Think of it as accumulating credits of electricity with the utility for future use The information contained within this manual will provide all the information necessary for successful installation and use of the SunPower Inverter Product Features Easy Installation The custom designed mounting bracket and easy to follow instructions make installation simple and quick Simple Innovat...

Page 5: ...ven a NEMA 3R rating When the SunPower Inverter is installed outdoors it should be shielded from rain and direct sunlight if possible The SunPower Inverter is designed to handle the temperature extremes of most climates The operating and non operating ambient temperature range is from 25 C to 40 C The following clearances are recommended for proper placement of the SunPower Inverter A minimum 36 c...

Page 6: ...umbing in the area CAUTION The National Electrical Code NEC requires that the inverter be connected to a dedicated circuit with no other outlets or devices connected to the same circuit See NEC Section 690 64 b 1 The NEC also places limitations on the size of the inverter and the manner in which it is connected to the utility grid See NEC Section 690 64 b 2 2 2 A Steps to Mount the SunPower Invert...

Page 7: ...erify that the inverter is level 7 Remove the front cover of the inverter by unscrewing the two cover screws located at the bottom of the inverter 8 Locate the two inverter mounting holes below the power board See Figure 2 Insert the two mounting screws through the inverter and tighten securely PLEASE NOTE Remove the lower inverter cover to allow for electrical connection in section 2 3 ...

Page 8: ...has been completed as set forth in this manual WARNING Follow the order listed below in wiring the SunPower Inverter Failure to do so may result in hazardous voltages or disconnection of contacts IMPORTANT Only raintight or wet location conduit hubs that comply with the requirements in the Standard for Fittings for Conduit and Outlet Boxes UL 514B are to be used Terminal connections for the SunPow...

Page 9: ...anel grounding wire is terminated there The AC ground connection is terminated next to the Line and Line 2 Neutral connections on the circuit board The PV ground is bolted to the cabinet with a 20 bolt Refer to Figure 6 Figure 5 includes schematic representations of the SPR 5200 SPR 4600 single point grounding The front cover is grounded through the two cover mounting screws ...

Page 10: ...th only same type and rating of fuse The SPR 5200 and SPR 4600 uses only Littelfuse KLKD001 1A 600V The SunPower Inverter is connected to the electrical grid using 3 wires the LINE 1 LINE 2 NEUTRAL and GROUND Please Note To avoid an increase in AC voltage to unacceptable values while the SunPower Inverter is connected the grid impedance value at the connection point should be as low as possible By...

Page 11: ...inside the SunPower Inverter 6 Ensure all connections are wired correctly and properly torqued Tighten the terminal block screws to 1 7Nm 2 3 c Connecting DC Wires PV Panels WARNING Before proceeding with the DC wiring completely cover the surface of all PV arrays with dark material to avoid the production of electrical current WARNING Make sure the polarity and the PV panel voltage between the an...

Page 12: ...UST TOTAL LESS THAN THE OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE INDICATED IN FIGURE 8 FOR THE SPR 5200 SPR 4600 SUNPOWER INVERTER MODEL Review your panel s data sheet for operating temperature ranges 2 Keep track of the array positive and negative leads and mark them clearly 3 Route the PV array leads through the far right opening in the SunPower Inverter 4 Connect each series positive DC lead to the positive termin...

Page 13: ...n to not touch the heat sink when in use Nothing should be placed on top of the heat sink Starting up the SunPower Inverter requires the following steps in the order indicated below 1 Turn the AC breaker ON 2 Verify that a red LED light is illuminated 3 Remove the dark cover from the PV panels 4 Check the polarity to make sure the and are wired correctly and confirm that the PV panel open circuit ...

Page 14: ...ted The SunPower Inverter is continuously monitoring 1 The AC grid connection to ensure the AC voltage and frequency levels are within safe operating limits per UL and NEC specifications 2 The DC PV panel input s to ensure safe operating conditions per UL and NEC specifications 3 The SunPower Inverter itself to ensure only safe operating conditions exist within the operating environment If all 3 c...

Page 15: ... that corresponds to a set of defined faults Please refer to Section 4 0 Troubleshooting 4 0 TROUBLESHOOTING If the SunPower Inverter s STAND BY LED remains solid red or blinking red for a prolonged period more than 24 hours the AC breaker or AC disconnect should be turned to the OFF position for 1 minute and then returned to the ON position After reset if both AC and DC operational specifications...

Page 16: ...example EX 1 Fault Code 1000 0000 0480 The first code indicates this is a voltage fault of some kind The 4 in code three indicates an AC over voltage The 8 in code three indicates the AC frequency was out of bounds EX 2 Fault Code 8004 0000 0000 The 8 in the first code indicates a power module fault The 4 in the first code indicates a heat sink over temperature fault WARNING These servicing instru...

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Page 18: ...s shipped fully insured SunPower Corporation is not responsible for damage to the product due to improper packaging On the packaging please include the following 1 The Return Authorization Number supplied by SunPower Corporation clearly marked on the outside of the box 2 A return address where the product can be shipped 3 A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours 4 A brief ...

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