Solar Data Systems Solar-Log 10, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Manual Solar Log 10 Bi Directional Meter ...

Page 2: ...y through Friday 8 00 am to 5 00 pm EST Please prepare all relevant information Solar Log model part number problem description prior to calling enabling technical support to help you finalize the installation quickly Technical support can also be reached via e mail at support solar log com Please leave this installation manual with the plant owner as a reference guide Thank you Solar Data Systems...

Page 3: ...ion 13 6 Meter Installation 14 6 1 Mounting the Solar Log 10 Meter 15 6 2 Current Transformer Installation Wiring 17 6 3 Current Transformer Installation 19 6 4 Current Transformer Warning 20 6 5 AC Power Current Transformer Wiring Diagram 21 6 6 Wiring the Printed Circuit Board PCB 22 6 7 Current Transformer Diagnostics 24 6 8 Modbus RTU RS485 Wiring 27 7 Preventative Scheduled Maintenance 29 8 F...

Page 4: ...us RTU RS485 Installation must only be performed by qualified personnel following this installation manual and all applicable local and national electri cal codes Solar Data Systems Inc and its representatives assume no respon sibility for damages or injury resulting from the improper installation of the Solar Log 10 Meter Check the voltage rating and configuration description on the de vice label...

Page 5: ...ent in which the meter is to be installed Only qualified personnel should work on the meter and should be familiar with the technology and the hazards asso ciated with electrical equipment Beware of potential hazards and wear personal protective equipment Only connect the meter as described in this manual Hazardous voltages can cause shock burns or death To prevent exposure to hazardous voltages d...

Page 6: ...r for installation assistance 203 702 7189 Assume that all circuits are live until they have been com pletely de energized tested and tagged Pay particular attention to the design of the power system Consider all sources of power including the possibility of back feed ...

Page 7: ...7 2 Assembly The single circuit board is mounted inside a NEMA 4x and NEMA 6 enclosure IP 66 and IP 67 Fig 1 Assembly ...

Page 8: ...eled 6 to 8 in the lower middle of the PCB above the label CURRRENT SENSOR INPUTS Connected CTs must match the related AC power voltage input CT A CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS must measure the current of phase A MAIN POWER INPUTS CT B CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS must measure the current of phase B MAIN POWER INPUTS CT C CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS must measure the current of phase C MAIN POWER INPUTS RS485 connectio...

Page 9: ...9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Fig 2 Meter Printed Circuit Board PCB Power LED State LED RS485 Communication LED RS485 Terminal Current Transformer Terminal AC Power Terminal ...

Page 10: ...A 2 MAIN POWER INPUTS N Neutral 3 MAIN POWER INPUTS B L2 Phase B 4 MAIN POWER INPUTS N Neutral 5 MAIN POWER INPUTS C L3 Phase C 6 CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS A Black White CT Phase A 7 CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS B Black White CT Phase B 8 CURRENT SENSOR INPUTS C Black White CT Phase C 9 RS485 Plus 10 RS485 Minus 11 RS485 GND ...

Page 11: ...f Rated Load Temperature Range 40F to 140F Altitude 2000 Meters Maximum Voltage Overload 10 Current Sensor Overload 10 100 for 1 minute Pollution Degree Degree 4 Installation Overvoltage Category CAT III Measurment Category CAT III Enclosure Material NEMA 4X 6 IP 66 67 Standards EN 62208 GOST Standard Ranges 1 Phase 120 240 VAC up to 200A 1 Phase Split Phase 120 240 VAC up to 200A 3 Phase 120 208 ...

Page 12: ...h label to minimize risk The presence of this label is a cautionary indicator identify ing a danger risk The manual should be consulted prior to proceeding The presence of this label indicates an electrical shock haz ard exists in the location or area where the label is placed Prior to proceeding the AC power must be disconnected and the manual consulted for safety information ...

Page 13: ... serious injury and or electric shock Prior to performing any wiring or other operations switch off the AC power and read this installation manual carefully Only qualified personnel may perform installation wiring Installation and wiring must com ply with all local and national electric codes and regulations WARNING NEVER open the Solar Log 10 Meter cover without first disconnecting the AC power F...

Page 14: ...onnect the CTs to the relevant Solar Log 10 Meter terminals 4 Connect the AC power to relevant Solar Log 10 Meter terminals 5 Switch on the AC power 6 Observe the Solar Log 10 Meter diagnostics LEDs and make sure they indicate the correct operation status 7 Close the enclosure WARNING Disconnect any relevant AC power and take out any relevant fuses before proceeding with the installation Only qual...

Page 15: ...g hardware to fasten the meter en closure to the selected mounting surface The distance between the 4 mounting screws is 6 3 W x 4 33 H as show in Fig 3 Enclosure Dimensions above All necessary cable and wire holes and connected conduits need to Fig 3 Enclosure Dimensions ...

Page 16: ...ain the necessary protection class of the NEMA 4x enclosure Drill holes according to necessary conduits WARNING Do not drill into the Solar Log Meter printed circuit board PCB it will damage it and it will not work anymore ...

Page 17: ...Phase C The necessary Solar Log CTs are included with every Solar Log 10 Meter Each Solar Log CT is calibrated and marked either A B or C and MUST connect to the relevant CT input port CURRENT SEN SOR INPUTS A B or C The above process leads to the advertised meter accuracy Not following these instructions can result in less accurate power measurements Split core CTs are easily installed by wrappin...

Page 18: ...mechanism 1000 1 Primary measurement 200 A Secondary output 200 mA max 6 7 V Accuracy 1 between 1A 200A Outer Dimensions 2 inch x 2 inch x 0 5 inch Opening 0 75 inch Cable length 10 feet it can be extended up to 30 feet with 0 75 inch2 cable for Solar Log 10 Meter calibrated CTs only ...

Page 19: ...ntation is essential because it determines the direction of the AC power flow The arrows on the Solar Log CT stickers show the direction of the building load power consumption For example if the Solar Log 10 Meter is used for metering the power at the main utility connection of a home the arrows on the Solar Log CTs will have to point from the utility outside into the house inside Fig 5 Solar Log ...

Page 20: ...re first and then connected to the matching phase on the current sensor terminal on the Solar Log 10 PCB The current transformers CTs connections are labeled 6 to 8 Fig 2 Meter Printed Circuit Board PCB in the lower middle of the PCB above the label CURRRENT SENSOR INPUTS Connected CTs must match the related AC power voltage input Each CT connects to two terminals one labeled BLK for black and the...

Page 21: ...agram 1 Always use circuit breakers per the national code 15A for volt age tapping 2 Install current transformers CTs according to installation in struction N A A Current Transformers AC Voltage B C N B C A B C N 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Fig 6 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 22: ...he PCB The first hole is for the AC power wires The second hole is for the current transformer CT wires The third hole is for the RS485 cable 3 Outdoor mounted Solar Log 10 Meter Conduits holes conduit slip nuts and remaining enclosure openings must be sealed with UL rated sealer or plugging devices 4 Temperature rating of insulation of the wires shall be higher than 75 C 5 Connecting AC power the...

Page 23: ... terminal blocks NOTE The Solar Log 10 Meter is powered by phases A and B Please check to confirm that the green LED labeled Power is lit on the PCB WARNING The Solar Log 10 Meter requires an external breaker or fuse per national local electrical code to protect the AC power connected to its PCB This is usually accomplished by adding one additional break er to an existent breaker panel for each AC...

Page 24: ...atically when the Solar Log 10 Meter works in normal mode WARNING Checking the LED status in the open Solar Log 10 enclosure must be done with extreme caution because of the high volt age electricity connected to the printed circuit board PCB Coming into contact with the high voltage carrying com ponent is dangerous to life and limb Only trained qualified personnel must check LED status in the ope...

Page 25: ...nly for services that need more than one CT LED error status Red flashing red Error the power flow configuration is wrong The power flow is usually indicated with an arrow or a dot on the side of the CT where the arrow indicates the power flow direction and the dot indicates that the power flows toward it Function 3 Power Factor check LED error status Red Warning Power Factor is lower than 0 7 Fun...

Page 26: ... the meter is measuring production WARNING Checking the LED status in the open Solar Log 10 enclosure must be done with extreme caution because of the high volt age electricity connected to the printed circuit board PCB Coming into contact with the high voltage carrying com ponent is dangerous to life and limb Only trained qualified personnel must check LED status in the open Solar Log 10 Meter en...

Page 27: ...in figure 9 2 Connect the low wire of the connecting device to the ter minal of the RS485 terminal block marked 10 in figure 9 3 Connect the GND wire of the connecting device to the GND terminal of the RS485 terminal block marked 11 in figure 9 4 Set the RS485 bus address to 1 or higher when connecting mul tiple Solar Log 10 Meters on a RS485 daisy chain A 120 ohm resistor can be connected between...

Page 28: ... the total consumption via bi directional power metering of the total building load at the main utility connection with one Solar Log 10 Meter Ad ditional Solar Log Meters up to 15 can be used to meter sub con sumptions The online application Solar Log WEB presents the measured power information to be used for energy management applications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Fig 10 RS48 Terminal set bus addr...

Page 29: ...d is fully functional upon shipment Proprietary software calibration algorithms had been applied during the manufacturing process and therefore the unit is ready to be used according to its specification No additional calibrations ad justments or preventative or scheduled maintenance is required ...

Page 30: ...ne voltage be run in the same conduit A Running these wires together is not recommended due to crosstalk and other potential effects on the communication signal integrity Also check if this is compliant with the national local electrical code Q What size wire do I use for the line voltage leads A These wires are normally sized at 14 AWG but be sure to con firm this requirement with your local and ...

Page 31: ...to work What should I do A Contact Solar Data Systems Inc technical services department at 1 203 702 7189 Solar Data Systems Inc technical department will assist you in de tailed troubleshooting of the meter installation and help you get the unit running without having to remove and or return it ...

Page 32: ...ust be notified of the defect within ninety 90 days after the defect becomes apparent or known 3 Buyer s remedies shall be limited to repair or replacement of the product or component which failed to conform to Solar Data Systems Inc s express warranty set forth above 4 Buyer shall be responsible for all freight costs and shall bear all risk of loss or damage to returned goods while in transit 5 T...

Page 33: ...e events or v used in conjunction with equipment components accesso ries parts or materials not supplied or approved by Solar Data Systems Inc s 7 This Limited Warranty is limited to the obligation to repair or replace the manufactured product This is the sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL Solar Data Systems Inc BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL CONS...

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