APsystems YC1000-3 3-Phase, Installation & User Manual

Page 1: ...QR code to get mobile app and more support to help the installation All Rights Reserved ALTENERGY POWER SYSTEM Inc latam APsystems com APsystems Guadalajara AV Lazaro Cardenas 2850 5º Piso Colonia Jardines del Bosque P 44520 Guadalajara Jalisco TEL 52 33 3188 4604 EMAIL info latam APsystems com ...

Page 2: ...tep 3 Connecting the APsystems Microinverter AC Cables to the AC bus cable 10 Step 4 Connecting APsystems Microinverters to the PV Module 11 Step 5 Install a Bus Cable End Cap at the end of AC bus cable 11 Step 6 Installing the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box 12 Step 7 Completing the APsystems Installation Map 13 APsystems microinverter system operating instructions 14 Troubleshooting 15 Status Ind...

Page 3: ...e a serious hardware failure or personnel danger if not applied appropriately Use extreme caution when performing this task This indicates information that is important for optimized Microinverter operation Follow these instructions closely Pollution degree 1 no pollution or only dry non conductive pollution occurs The pollution has no influence Radio interference statement The equipment could rad...

Page 4: ... a temperature of 80 C To reduce risk of burns do not touch the body of the Microinverter Do NOT attempt to repair the APsystems Microinverter If it fails contact APsystems Customer Support 61 0 2 8034 6587 to obtain an RMA number and start the replacement process Damaging or opening the APsystems Microinverter will void the warranty Do NOT expose the connection to directed pressurized liquid wate...

Page 5: ...touch aluminum housing during operating An error has occurred Please go to Chapter 10 Trouble Shooting to remedy the error Qualified personnel Person adequately advised or supervised by an electrically skilled person to enable him or her to perceive risks and to avoid hazards which electricity can create For the purpose of the safety information of this manual a qualified person is someone who is ...

Page 6: ... utility interactive grid tied applications comprised of three key elements APsystems Microinverter APsystems Energy Communication Unit ECU APsystems Energy Monitor and Analysis EMA web based monitoring and analysis system Branch J box Ground Neutral Meter AC Distribution Panel PV Module PV Module Microinverter ECU Figure 1 ...

Page 7: ... temperatures of up to 65 C 149 F The inverter housing is designed for outdoor installation and complies with the IP67 environmental enclosure rating Simple to install You can install individual PV modules in any combination of module quantity orientation different type and power rate check on line module compatibility or contact APsystems Smart system performance monitoring and analysis The APsys...

Page 8: ...6 cell PV modules For more information please see the Technical Data page p 18 of this manual or sign in APsystems website to obtain a solar panel list which can match with APsystems Microinverters www APsystems com Model Number AC grid PV Module Module Connector YC1000 3 220 127V 220V 60 72 84 96 Cell MC 4 Compatible or Customize YC1000 3 380 220V 380V 60 72 84 96 Cell MC 4 Compatible or Customiz...

Page 9: ...essionals should install and or replace APsystems Microinverters 3 Before installing or using an APsystems Microinverter please read all instructions and warnings in the technical documents and on the APsystems Microinverter system itself as well as on the PV array 4 Be aware that installation of this equipment includes the risk of electric shock 5 Do not touch any live parts in the system includi...

Page 10: ...ment of APsystems Microinverter Step 2 Attaching the APsystems Microinverters to the Racking Figure 2 a Mark the location of the Microinverter on the rack with respect to the PV module junction box or any other obstructions b Mount one Microinverter at each of these locations using hardware recommended by your module racking vendor Prior to installing any of the microinverters verify that the util...

Page 11: ...Step 3 Connecting the APsystems Microinverter AC Cables to the AC bus cable Figure 3 Cover all unused T connectors with Bus Cable T CONN Cap to protect the T connectors Figure 4 AC connector interface as follows from left to right PE N L3 L2 L1 Figure 5 PE N L3 L2 L1 Click ...

Page 12: ... green three 3 times to indicate normal operation once DC power is applied It is important to understand that this start up sequence occurs once the first module is connected to the microinvert and is successfully generating DC power The start up sequence does NOT reoccur as additional modules are connected to the same microinverter Step 5 Install a Bus Cable End Cap at the end of AC bus cable a W...

Page 13: ... PE YELLOW GREEN d Connect the AC branch circuit junction box to the point of utility Interconnection The neutral line from the inverter is NOT allowed to be floating MUST be connected to grid Wiring colour code can be different according local regulation check all the wires of the installation before connecting to the AC bus to be sure they match Wrong cabling can damage irreparably the microinve...

Page 14: ...verter has removable serial number labels Peel labels off and affix one to the respective location on the APsystems installation map and affix another to the PV module frame which is easy to see The warranty cards can be obtained from the appendix of this manual or APsystems website www APsystems com b Fill out the warranty cards and email to APsystems at support APsystems com c Register the syste...

Page 15: ...uit breaker Your system will start producing power after a five minute safety delay period 3 The APsystems Microinverters will start to send performance data over wireless to the ECU The time required for all the microinverters in the system to report to the ECU will vary with the number of microinverters in the system You can verify proper operation of the APsystems Microinverters via the ECU See...

Page 16: ...st Green 2 sec gap Producing power and not communicating with ECU over 60 minutes Flashing Red Not producing power Steady Red Electrode assembly ground fault protection Other Faults All other faults are reported to the ECU Refer to the ECU Installation and Operation Manual for a list of additional faults and troubleshooting procedures Only qualified personnel should directly handle the APsystems m...

Page 17: ...ter is producing power Re connect the DC module connectors and 3 watch for three short LED flashes 4 Check the AC branch circuit interconnection between all the microinverters Verify each inverter is energized by the utility grid as described in the previous step 5 Make sure that any AC breaker are functioning properly and are closed 6 Check the DC connections between the microinverter and the PV ...

Page 18: ...anch circuit breaker 2 Cover the module with an opaque cover 3 Disconnect the first AC connector in the branch circuit 4 Disconnect the PV module DC wire connectors from the microinverter 5 Remove the Microinverter from the PV array racking B Remove the opaque cover install a replacement Microinverter to the rack Remember to observe the flashing LED light as soon as the new Microinverter is plugge...

Page 19: ... Please refer to the datasheet or usermanual which can be download from APsystems website www APsystems com 2 You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the APsystems Microinverter 3 The maximum open circuit voltage of the PV module must not exceed the specified maximum input voltage of the APsystems microinverter ...

Page 20: ...its per 25AX3 AC breaker 9units per 20AX3 AC breaker 11units per 25AX3 AC breaker Efficiency Peak Efficiency 95 5 CEC Weighted Efficiency 95 Nominal MPPT Efficiency 99 9 Night Power Consumption 300mW Mechanical Data Operating Ambient Temperature Range 40 o C to 65 o C Storage Temperature Range 40 o C to 85 o C Dimensions W x H x D 259mm x 242mm x 36mm AC BUS Maximum Current 20A 2 5mm Weight 3 8kg ...

Page 21: ...BUS CABLE BROWN L1 BLACK L2 GRAY L3 LIGHT BLUE N YELLOW GREEN PE METER NEUTRAL GROUND ECU SOLAR PANEL YC1000 3 BRANCH END CAP INSTALLED ON THE END OF AC BUS CABLE ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT DISTRIBUTION PANEL 127V 220V THREE PHASE 20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER PER BRANCH CIRCUIT TO METER OR AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL AC JUNCTION BOX ...

Page 22: ...BUS CABLE BROWN L1 BLACK L2 GRAY L3 LIGHT BLUE N YELLOW GREEN PE METER NEUTRAL GROUND ECU SOLAR PANEL YC1000 3 BRANCH END CAP INSTALLED ON THE END OF AC BUS CABLE ENERGY COMMUNICATION UNIT DISTRIBUTION PANEL 220V 380V THREE PHASE 20 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER PER BRANCH CIRCUIT TO METER OR AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL AC JUNCTION BOX ...

Page 23: ...ation User Manual 22 YC1000 3 Accessory Wiring Diagram Grid 3 T CONN Cap Bus Cable 2 Bus Cable End Cap 1 Bus Cable 8 DC Extension Cable 4 DC Male Connector Cap 5 DC Female Connector Cap 6 AC Connector Male 7 AC Connector Female ...

Page 24: ...d Cap 3 Bus Cable T CONN Cap Optional 2061252032 5 wire Bus Cable T CONN Cap 4 DC Male Connector Cap Optional 2060401006 DC Male Connector Cap MC4 5 DC Female Connector Cap Optional 2060402006 DC Female Connector Cap MC4 6 AC Connector Male Optional 2300711032 25A AC Male Connector EN 5 wire 7 AC Connector Female Optional 2300812032 25A AC Female Connector EN 5 wire 8 DC Extension Cable Optional 2...

Page 25: ...a diagram of the physical location of each microinverter in your PV installation Each APsystems microinverter has a removable serial number label located on the mounting plate Peel the label and affix it to the respective location on the APsystems installation map Installation Map Template 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 A B C ...