2 Manual RPI M50A 12s V1 EU EN 2017-03-09

Installation and operation manual
RPI M50A_12s Solar Inverter
United Kingdom Europe general

This manual applies to the following inverter models: © Copyright – Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH – All
●● RPI M50A_12s (Delta part number: RPI503M221000) rights reserved.
This manual is intended for installers.
with firmware versions:
The information in this manual is to be treated as confidential and
DSP: 1.50 / RED: 1.24 / COM: 1.34 no part of this manual may be reproduced without prior written
permission from Delta Energy Systems. The information in this
The Delta part number can be found on the type plate of the manual may not be used for any purpose not directly connected
inverter. The firmware versions are listed on the display in the to use of the inverter.
Inverter Info. menu. All information and specifications can be modified without prior
notice.
If you notice discrepancies between the descriptions in this quick

installation guide and the information on the inverter display, go
to www.solar-inverter.com and download the version of the quick
installation guide that matches the model number and the firm-
ware version of your inverter.
On the website, you will also find the installation and operation
manual with detailed information about the inverter.
Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH

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79331 Teningen
Germany
Authorized representative for this product in the EU: Delta Electronics (Netherlands) B.V.; Zandsteen 15, 2132 MZ Hoofddorp, NL
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1. About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1 Purpose of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Target audience of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Warning notices and warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Writing and labeling conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Basic safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Intended purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Overview of components and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Display, buttons, status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 String fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Surge protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.6 Air inlets, air outlets and fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.7 Electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.7.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.7.2 Grounding connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.7.3 AC/DC disconnector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.7.4 AC connection (AC OUTPUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7.5 DC connection (DC INPUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.7.6 Communication port 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.7.7 Communication port 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.8 Information on the Type Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5. Planning installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Installation location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Outdoor installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.3 Installation clearances and air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.4 Characteristic curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.5 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.6 AC connection (grid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.1 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.1.1 Residual current circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.2 Integrated residual current monitoring unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.3 Integrated string fuses and surge protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.4 Cable requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.5 Grounding the inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.6 Permissible grounding systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6.7 Requirements for the grid voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.7 DC connection (solar modules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.7.1 Symmetric and asymmetric configuration of the DC inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.7.2 Separately connected and parallel-connected DC inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.7.3 Parallel-connected DC inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.7.4 Connecting solar modules that are not grounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.7.5 Connecting grounded solar modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.7.6 Connecting the DC strings to the DC inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.7.7 Cable requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.8 Connecting a data logger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.9 Connecting an external alarm unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.10 Connecting a ripple control receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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5.11 External power-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.12 Using external grid and system protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.13 Connecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.14 Tools and materials required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.14.1 For mounting the inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.14.2 For connecting to the grid (AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.14.3 For connecting to the solar modules (DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.14.4 For grounding the inverter housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.14.5 For wiring the RS485 connections, the digital inputs and the dry contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.14.6 For connecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.14.7 Other parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.2 Sequence of installation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.3 Mounting the inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.4 Grounding the inverter housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.5 Connecting the communication card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.5.1 Components of the communication card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.5.2 Initial steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.5.3 Connecting a data logger via RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.5.3.1 Wiring for a single inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.5.3.2 Wiring for multiple inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.5.4 Connecting an external alarm unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.5.4.1 Wiring for an external alarm unit with an external 12 VDC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.5.4.2 Wiring for a single alarm unit with an internal 12 VDC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.5.4.3 Wiring for two alarm units with an internal 12 VDC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.5.5 Connecting digital inputs and external power-off (EPO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5.6 Final work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.6 Connecting to the grid (AC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.7 Connecting solar modules (DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.8 Attaching warning labels to the inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.9 Connecting a PC via RS485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7. Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
8.2 "Inverter info." menu area (current settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.3 "General settings" menu area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.3.1 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.3.2 Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.3.3 Baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.3.4 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.3.5 Test menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.4 "Installation settings" menu area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.4.1 Inverter ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.4.2 Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.4.3 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.4.4 Grid settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.4.4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.4.4.2 Voltage protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8.4.4.3 Frequency protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
8.4.4.4 Reconnection time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
8.4.4.5 P Ramp Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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8.4.5 DC Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.4.6 Dry contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
8.4.7 RCMU (Integrated residual current monitoring unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
8.4.8 EPO (External power-off ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
8.4.9 AC connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
8.4.10 Anti-islanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
8.4.11 Max. power (maximum active power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8.4.12 Loading the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
8.5 "Active/reactive power" menu area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8.5.1 Power limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8.5.2 Regulating the active power via the grid frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
8.5.3 P (V) (regulating the active power via the grid voltage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8.5.4 Constant cos phi (cos φ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8.5.5 Cos phi (P) (regulate cos phi via active power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8.5.6 Constant Q (constant reactive power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
8.5.7 Q (V) – Regulating reactive power via voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.6 FRT (Fault Ride Through) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
9. Measurements and statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

9.1 Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9.2 Energy log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9.3 Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
9.3.1 Error events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
9.3.2 Grid report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
10. Error events and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

10.1 Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
10.2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
10.3 Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
11. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

11.1 Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
11.2 Checking the fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
11.3 Replacing/cleaning the fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
11.4 Cleaning the air inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
11.5 Replacing the surge protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
11.6 Replacing string fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
12. Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
13. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

1 About This Manual
1. About This Manual 1.3 Warning notices and warning symbols

This manual uses the following warning notices and symbols for
1.1 Purpose of This Manual describing potential dangers and the measures necessary for
reducing these dangers.
This manual is part of the inverter and supports the installation,
Always follow the instructions in the warning notices.
commissioning and operation of the inverter.
Read this manual before working on the inverter. Warning levels
Always follow the safety instructions and work instructions in this
manual. This will ensure that the inverter can be safely installed, DANGER
commissioned and operated. Indicates a dangerous situation that will always lead to
Store this manual in a safe place in the vicinity of the inverter so death or severe injuries if not avoided.
that it is always quickly available when working on the inverter.
Delta Energy Systems is not responsible for damage resulting WARNING
from failure to follow the safety and operating instructions set out Indicates a dangerous situation that can lead to death or
in this manual. severe injuries if not avoided.
1.2 Target audience of this manual

CAUTION
This manual is intended for installers who are trained and Indicates a dangerous situation that can lead to light or
approved for the installation, commissioning and operation of medium injuries if not avoided.
solar inverters in grid-connected solar systems.
ATTENTION
Indicates possible material damage that can be caused
to other objects by the inverter.
A notice provides information on efficient use of the

inverter.
If necessary, the warning notices are also marked with warning

symbols indicating the source of the danger.
High electrical voltages or currents
Hot surfaces
Heavy weight
General danger

1 About This Manual
1.4 Writing and labeling conventions

Some sections in this manual are specially labeled.
Labeling of work instructions

Work instructions that must be performed in a specific sequence
are numbered accordingly. Numbered sequences of work steps
must always be performed in the specified sequence.
1. First step
→→ Where necessary, the result of the work step is de-
scribed here. This is used for checking that the work step
has been completed correctly.
2. Second step
3. Third step
þþ Work step is now finished.
If the work instructions consist of only a single step or the work
steps can be performed in any desired sequence then the work
steps are labeled as follows:
►► Step
►► Step
Labeling of inverter components

Buttons
ENT
Text on the inverter display Inverter info.

LEDs Alarm LED
LED Meaning
LED stays on.
LED flashes.
LED is off.

2 Basic safety instructions
2. Basic safety instructions ●● To comply with the IEC 62109-5.3.3 safety requirements
and avoid injury or material damage, the inverter must be
installed and operated in accordance with the safety and
DANGER operating instructions set out in this manual. Delta Energy
Electrical shock Systems is not responsible for damage resulting from failure
Potentially fatal voltage is applied to the inverter to follow the safety and operating instructions set out in this
during operation. When the inverter is discon- manual.
nected from all power sources, this voltage ●● The inverter may only be installed and commissioned by
remains in the inverter for up to 10 seconds. installers who have been trained and certified for the installa-
Therefore, always carry out the following steps tion and operation of grid-based solar inverters.
before working on the inverter: ●● All repair work on the inverter must be carried out by Delta
1. Turn the AC/DC disconnector to the OFF Energy Systems. Otherwise, the warranty will be void.
position. ●● Warning instructions and warning symbols attached to the
2. Disconnect the inverter from all AC and DC inverter by Delta Energy Systems must not be removed.
voltage sources and make sure that none ●● The inverter has a high leakage current value. The grounding
of the connections can be accidentally cable must be connected before commencing operation.
restored. ●● Do not disconnect any cables while the inverter is under load
3. Wait for at least 10 seconds until the internal due to risk of a fault arc.
capacitors have discharged. ●● To prevent damage due to lightning strikes, follow the provi-
sions that apply in your country.
DANGER ●● The surface of the inverter can get very hot during operation.
Only touch the inverter (outside of the display) with safety
Electrical shock gloves.
Potentially fatal voltage is present at the invert-
er's DC connections. When light falls on the solar ●● Only equipment in accordance with SELV (EN 60950) may
modules, they immediately start to generate be connected to the RS485 interfaces.
electricity. This also happens when light does not ●● All connections must be sufficiently insulated in order to en-
fall directly on the solar modules. sure the IP65 protection degree. Unused connections must
►► Never disconnect the inverter from the solar be closed using cover caps.
modules when it is under load.
►► Turn the AC/DC disconnector to the OFF
position.
►► Disconnect the connection to the grid so that
the inverter cannot supply energy to the grid.
►► Disconnect the inverter from all AC and DC
voltage sources. Ensure that none of the
connections can be restored accidentally.
►► Ensure that the DC cables cannot be touched
accidentally.
WARNING
Electrical shock
When the cover is removed from the fuse box,
this exposes live parts and protection conforming
to IP65 is no longer guaranteed.
►► Remove the cover only when it is absolutely
necessary.
►► Do not remove the cover if water might enter
the inverter.
►► After work is completed, ensure that the
cover is properly replaced and screwed in.
Check that the cover is properly sealed.
WARNING
Heavy weight
The inverter is very heavy.
►► The inverter must be lifted and carried by
at least 3 people or using appropriate lifting
gear.

3 Intended purpose
3. Intended purpose
The inverter may only be used for the specified intended pur-
pose.
The intended purpose of the inverter is defined as follows:
●● Use in stationary solar systems connected to the public grid,
for converting DC voltage generated by the solar modules
in the solar system into AC voltage that is fed into the public
grid.
●● Use in conformance with the power specifications and envi-
ronmental conditions specified by the manufacturer.
The following uses are regarded as not the intended purposes:

●● Use in stand-alone mode, i.e. without a connection to the
public grid. The inverter has functions for preventing operat-
ing in stand-alone mode.
●● Use in mobile solar systems

4 Product overview
4. Product overview
4.1 Scope of delivery
Part Quantity Description Part Quantity Description
China Aviation Optical-Electrical

Technology Co. PVE5T125KE36
Inverter 1 AC plug 1
1 set with 3 sealing rings
Sealing rings for

Mounting plate 1 1
AC plug
Multi-Contact MC4-plug for DC +

(32.0017P0001-UR for 4/6 mm2)
To ground the inverter housing;
Grounding with spring washer, washer and
12 1
screw lock washer; mounted on the
inverter
DC plug
Multi-Contact MC4-plug for DC–
(32.0016P0001-UR for 4/6 mm2)
Quick installa-
tion guide and
12 1
basic safety
instructions
Installations- und Betriebshandbuch
RPI M50A_12s
Belgien Deutschland Österreich Schweiz
Check the delivery for completeness and all com-

ponents for damage before starting installation
work.
Do not use any damaged components.
Keep the packaging.

4 Product overview
4.2 Overview of components and connections
Fig. 4.1: Overview of components and connections
1 Display, buttons, and LED See “4.3 Display, buttons, status LEDs”, page 13
See “4.4 String fuses”, page 14 and “4.5 Surge protection
2 Fuse box with string fuses and overvoltage conductors
devices”, page 15
3 Air inlets See “4.6 Air inlets, air outlets and fans”, page 15
4 Electrical connections See “4.7 Electrical connections”, page 16
5 Fans See “4.6 Air inlets, air outlets and fans”, page 15
6 Type plate See “4.8 Information on the Type Plate”, page 20

4 Product overview
4.3 Display, buttons, status LEDs
Fig. 4.2: Overview of display, buttons, and LEDs
Label Designation Use

LEDs
Grid Grid Green LED; lights up when the inverter is supplying power to the grid.
Alarm Alarm Red LED; displays a warning, an error or a fault.
Buttons
Exit the current menu.

EXIT Exit
Cancel the setting of a parameter. Changes are not adopted.
Move downwards in the menu.

Down
Reduce the value of a configurable parameter.
Move upwards in the menu.

Up
Increase the value of a configurable parameter.
Select menu item.

ENT Enter Open a configurable parameter for editing.
Accept the setting of a parameter. Changes are adopted.

4 Product overview
4.4 String fuses
Fig. 4.4: Assignment of the string fuses to the DC inputs
The inverter has string fuses on the DC side.
Fig. 4.5: The inverter uses Littlefuse string fuses
Fig. 4.3: Position of the string fuses on the inverter

Type
Manufacturer Littelfuse
Part number 0SPF015.T
Nominal current 15 A
Nominal voltage 1000 V
or
Manufacturer Hollyland
Part number 10GPV15UO
Nominal voltage 1000 V

4 Product overview
4.5 Surge protection devices 4.6 Air inlets, air outlets and fans
Fig. 4.6: Position of the surge protection devices on the Fig. 4.8: Air inlets are located at the top of the left and right
inverter sides
AC DC
Fig. 4.9: Position of the fans and air outlet on the inverter
Ambient air is sucked into the air inlets by the fans, passed
Fig. 4.7: Assignment of the surge protection devices (AC and
through the inverter for cooling and the heated air is then
DC)
expelled to the environment via the air outlet.
The inverter has replaceable type 2 surge protection devices on

the AC side and the DC side. The surge protection devices pro-
tect the inverter from excessively high voltages.
The surge protection devices are located behind the fuse box
cover.
Type for the AC side

Type 2 OCM as per EN 61643-11
Nominal current In 10 kA (8/20)
Maximum current Imax 20 kA (8/20)
Voltage UP 1.8 kV
Type for the DC side

Type 2 OCM as per EN 50539-11
Current In 20 kA (8/20)
Current Imax 40 kA (8/20)
Voltage UP ≤3.9 kV

4 Product overview
4.7 Electrical connections
4.7.1 Overview
1 2 3 4 5 6
Fig. 4.10: Overview of electrical connections
Component/Connection Label on the inverter Description

Further information is provided in
1 Grounding connection -
“4.7.2 Grounding connection”, page 17
2 AC/DC disconnector DISCONN. AC/DC
“4.7.3 AC/DC disconnector”, page 17
3 AC connection AC OUTPUT
“4.7.4 AC connection (AC OUTPUT)”, page 18
4 DC connections DC INPUT
“4.7.5 DC connection (DC INPUT)”, page 18
5 Communication port 1 COMM.
“4.7.6 Communication port 1”, page 19
6 Communication port 2 COMM.
“4.7.7 Communication port 2”, page 19

4 Product overview
4.7.2 Grounding connection 4.7.3 AC/DC disconnector
Fig. 4.11: Position of the grounding connection on the inverter Fig. 4.12: Position of the AC/DC disconnector on the inverter
The inverter housing can be grounded via the grounding connec-

tion.
M6 screw, spring washer, washer, and toothed lock washer are
already mounted on the inverter.
The inverter is disconnected from the grid and the solar mod-
ules when the AC/DC disconnector is in the OFF position.
The inverter is connected to the grid and the solar modules

when the AC/DC disconnector is in the ON position.

4 Product overview
4.7.4 AC connection (AC OUTPUT) 4.7.5 DC connection (DC INPUT)
Fig. 4.13: Position of the AC connection on the inverter Fig. 4.14: Position of the DC connections on the inverter
The inverter is connected to the public grid via the AC connec- The solar modules are connected to the DC connections.
tion. Plug type required:
Purpose: ●● Multi-contact MC4 32.0017P0001-UR for DC+
●● Feeding AC power into the public grid. ●● Multi-contact MC4 32.0016P0001-UR for DC–
●● Providing power for the display when power is not available
from the solar modules. 12 pairs of DC plugs are supplied in the scope of delivery.
Grid types that can be used:

●● Grids with 3 phases and a neutral conductor: 3P4W (L1, L2,
L3, N, PE)
●● Mains grids with 3 phases and without a neutral conductor:
3P3W (L1, L2, L3, PE).
Plug type required:

China Aviation Optical-Electrical Technology Co. PVE5T125KE36
The AC plug is included in the scope of delivery.

4 Product overview
4.7.6 Communication port 1 4.7.7 Communication port 2
Fig. 4.15: Position of communication connection 1 on the Fig. 4.16: Position of communication connection 2 on the
inverter inverter
Available connections: Communication connection 2 is not used on this inverter.
Connection Connection type

2x RS485 (DATA+ and DATA–) Terminal block
1x VCC (12 V, 0,5 A) Terminal block
6x digital inputs Terminal block
2x dry contacts Terminal block
1x external power-off (EPO) Terminal block

4 Product overview
4.8 Information on the Type Plate
Information on the Type Plate Description
Danger to life through electric shock

Potentially fatal voltage is present inside the inverter during operation and this voltage is
still present 10 seconds after disconnection of the power supply.
10 seconds Only the fuse box may be opened. All other device parts may not be opened.
Before working on the solar inverter, you must read the supplied manual and follow the
instructions contained therein.
This inverter is not separated from the grid by a transformer.
The housing of the inverter must be grounded if this is required by local regulations.
WEEE marking
The inverter must not be disposed of as standard household waste, but in accordance with
the applicable electronic waste disposal regulations of your country or region.
DC input
200~1000 V DC DC input voltage range
MPPT 520-800 V DC MPP input voltage range at full power (with symmetrically configured DC inputs)
1000 V DC Maximum DC input voltage
50 A*2 max. Maximum DC input current (50 A at DC1 and DC2 respectively)
Isc: 60 A*2 max. DC short-circuit current
AC output
220/380, 230/400 Vac AC nominal voltage
The inverter can be connected to 3-phase grids without neutral conductors (3P3W, 3
3P3W or 3P4W
phases + PE) and 3-phase grids with neutral conductors (3P4W, 3 phases + N + PE).
50 / 60 Hz AC nominal frequency
50 kW nom. Nominal active power
55 kW/55 kVA Maximum active power/reactive power
Max. 80 A Maximum AC current
cos φ 0,8 ind. ~ 0.8 cap. Setting range of the displacement factor cos φ
IP code: IP65 (Electronics) Degree of protection for the electronics as per EN 60529
Protective Class: I Safety class as per EN 61140
AC Overvoltage Category: III AC overvoltage category as per IEC 62109-1
Assembled in China Assembled in China

5 Planning installation
5. Planning installation
This chapter only describes planning of the

installation work. The executionof the installation
work and the associated dangers are described
in chapter “6. Installation”, page 45.
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5.1 Installation location
✔ ✘ ✘
►► Attach the inverter so that the information on the display
can be read and the buttons can be operated without any
problems.
►► Mount the inverter vertically.
►► The inverter is very heavy. The wall or mounting system must

be able to bear the heavy weight of the inverter.
►► Always use the mounting plate supplied with the inverter.
►► Use mounting materials (dowels, screws etc.) that are
suitable for the wall or the mounting system, as well as the
heavy weight of the inverter.
►► Mount the inverter on a vibration-free wall to avoid malfunc-
tions.
►► When using the inverter in residential areas or in buildings
with animals, possible noise emissions can be disturbing.
Therefore, choose the place of installation carefully.
►► Mount the inverter on a fireproof wall.

5.2 Outdoor installations
►► The inverter has a protection degree of IP65 and can be

installed indoors and outdoors. Despite this, the inverter
should be protected by a roof against direct solar irradiation,
rain and snow.
For example, the power of the inverter will be reduced if it is
too heavily heated by solar irradiation. This is normal operat-
ing behavior for the inverter and is necessary to protect the
internal electronics.
►► In areas with many trees or fields, pollen and other plant
material can clog the air inlets or fans.
One solution is to cover the air inlets. This must not hinder
the flow of air through the inverter. Regularly clean and
test the cooling system, see “11.4 Cleaning the air inlets”,
page 144.

5.3 Installation clearances and air circula-

tion
>30 cm >30 cm >30 cm

> 80 cm
Fig. 5.1.: Installation clearances and air circulation I
►► Ensure sufficient air circulation. Warm air must be able to

escape from below.
►► Leave enough space around each inverter.
►► Do not install inverters above one another so that they do not
heat each other.
►► Note the Operating temperature range without derating and
the Operating temperature range.
When the Operating temperature range without derating is
exceeded the inverter reduces the AC power fed into the
grid.
When the Operating temperature range is exceeded the
inverter stops feeding AC power into the grid.
This is normal operating behavior for the inverter and is nec-
essary to protect the internal electronics.

Fig. 5.1: Air flow around solar inverters

5.4 Characteristic curves
S [VA] = P [W]
800 VDC
P/Pn (Pn = 50 kW) 600 VDC
520 VDC
115%
110%
105%
100%
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
65%
60%
55%
50%
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Ambient temperatures [°C]
Fig. 5.2: Characteristic curve "Power reduction depending on the ambient temperature, cos φ = 1.0" (derating)

S [VA] P [W]
800 VDC 800 VDC
P/Pn (Pn = 50 kW) 600 VDC 600 VDC
520 VDC 520 VDC
115%
110%
105%
99%
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
65%
60%
55%
50%
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

S [VA] P [W]
800 VDC 800 VDC
P/Pn (Pn = 50 kW) 600 VDC 600 VDC
520 VDC 520 VDC
115%
110%
105%
100%
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
65%
60%
55%
50%
25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60

800 VDC
600 VDC
Efficiency
520 VDC
100%
99%
98%
97%
96%
95%
94%
93%
92%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Power [kW]
Fig. 5.5: Efficiency curve

5.5 Dimensions
460 14
20
31
193
128
5
6,
∅
14
25
82
612
101
198
740
402
12
5
5.
∅
12 278
435
Fig. 5.6: Dimensions

5.6 AC connection (grid) 5.6.2 Integrated residual current monitoring unit

The integrated, universal current-sensitive residual current moni-
NOTICE toring unit (RCMU) is certified in accordance with VDE 0126 1-1/
A1:2012-02 §6.6.2.
Ingress of moisture
If the fuse box cover is removed, the protection
class is no longer IP65. 5.6.3 Integrated string fuses and surge protec-
►► Only remove the cover when the inverter is in tion devices
a dry environment.
►► Replace damaged string fuses and surge protection devices
with devices of the same type and from the same manufac-
turer.
5.6.1 Important safety instructions
►► Surge protection devices are available from Delta.
►► Always follow the specific regulations of your country or
region.
5.6.4 Cable requirements
►► Always follow the specific regulations of your energy provid-
er. The AC plug provided with the inverter has the following technical
►► Install all stipulated safety and protective devices (e.g. auto- characteristics:
matic circuit breakers and/or surge arresters).
China Aviation Optical-Electri-
►► Protect the inverter with a suitable upstream circuit breaker:
AC connection cal Technology Co.
Circuit breaker circuit breaker 100 A PVE5T125KE36
Min./max. cable diameter 21,9 ... 44,7 mm
L3
L2 Min./max. Wire cross-section 25 ... 38 mm2
to the
L1 Recommended torque for ter-
inverter 3 Nm
N minal screws
PE
The AC plug can only be used with a flexible copper cable.
G N L1 L2 L3
Consider the following factors when calculating the cable diame-
Fig. 5.7.: Position of the upstream circuit breaker ter:
●● Cable material
●● Temperature conditions
1.1.1 Residual current circuit breaker ●● Cable length
Due to its design, the inverter cannot supply the grid with DC ●● Installation type
residual current. This means that the inverter meets the require- ●● Voltage drop
ments of DIN VDE 0100-712.
●● Loss of power in the cable
Possible error events were assessed by Delta in accordance with
the current installation standards. The assessments showed that ►► Always follow the installation regulations for AC cables appli-
no hazards arise from operating the inverter in combination with cable in your country.
an upstream, type A residual current circuit breaker (FI circuit
►► France: Follow the installation regulations of UTE 15-712-1.
breaker, RCD). There is no need to use a type B residual current
This standard contains the requirements for minimum cable
circuit breaker.
diameters and for avoiding overheating due to high currents.
Minimum tripping current of the type A residual ►► Germany: Follow the installation regulations of VDE 0100-
≥300 mA 712. This standard contains the requirements for minimum
current circuit breaker
cable diameters and for avoiding overheating due to high
currents.
The required tripping current of the residual cur-
rent circuit breaker depends first and foremost ►► Australia/New Zealand: Follow the installation regulations of
on the quality of the solar modules, the size of AS/NZS 5033:2005. This standard contains the requirements
the PV system, and the ambient conditions (e.g. for minimum cable diameters and for avoiding overheating
humidity). The tripping current must not, however, due to high currents.
be less than the specified minimum tripping cur-
rent. 5.6.5 Grounding the inverter
The inverter must be grounded via the PE conductor. To do this,
connect the PE conductor of the AC cable to the AC plug pin
provided for that purpose.

5.6.6 Permissible grounding systems 5.7 DC connection (solar modules)

Grounding system TN-S TN-C TN-C-S TT IT
NOTICE
Allowed Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Incorrectly dimensioned solar system.
An solar system of the wrong size may cause
5.6.7 Requirements for the grid voltage damage to the inverter.
►► Always pay attention to the technical speci-
3P3W Voltage range 3P4W Voltage range fications of the inverter (input voltage range,
maximum current and maximum input power)
L1-L2 400 VAC ± 20% L1-N 230 VAC ± 20% when calculating the number of solar mod-
L1-L3 400 VAC ± 20% L2-N 230 VAC ± 20% ules.
L2-L3 400 VAC ± 20% L3-N 230 VAC ± 20%

NOTICE
Overheating of the DC connections.
Exceeding the maximum current can cause
overheating of the DC connections and result in
a fire.
►► Always take the maximum current of the DC
connections into account when planning the
installation.

5.7.1 Symmetric and asymmetric configuration Symmetrical design

of the DC inputs
The inverter has a separate MPP tracker for each DC input (DC1 Input Current
and DC2).
The two MPP trackers work independently, i.e. the optimum Imax
working point is set separately for DC1 and DC2. This allows
the module strings connected to DC1 and DC2 to be differently
aligned and differently dimensioned. A typical application exam-
ple is a building with a gable roof where the roof halves are ori-
ented to the east and west.
Variant 1: Symmetrical design of the DC inputs

Max. Power MPPT Range
The total input power is evenly divided (50%/50%) between DC1
and DC2.
Ustartup Umax
Variant 2: Asymmetrical design of the DC inputs Input Voltage
The maximum permissible total input power is divided between
DC 1 and DC 2 within a range of 60%/40% to 40%/60%. A distri- Input Current DC 1
bution of 55%/45% or 45%/55% is also possible, for example. Input Current DC 2
The percentages relate to the instantaneous input power. With
an east-west roof-mounted system, this allows installing 60% of Asymmetrical design
the maximum input power on both roofs. This utilizes the effect
that the solar modules on both roofs provide maximum power at
different times of the day. Input Current
Imax
Total
East Roof
West Roof
Max. Power MPPT Range
Ustartup Umax
kW Input Voltage
Input Current DC 1
West Input Current DC 2
East Fig. 5.9: I-U characteristic curves for symmetric and asym-
metric configuration of the DC inputs (illustration of
principle)
7:00 13:00 19:00

See “13. Technical data”, page 164 for currents
and voltages.
Fig. 5.8: Concept for a system with 2 MPP trackers and asym-
metric configuration of the DC inputs

5.7.2 Separately connected and parallel-con-

nected DC inputs
The inverter can be operated with separately connected and
parallel-connected DC inputs.
Separately connected DC inputs
PV array
DC wiring
Fig. 5.10: Separately connected DC inputs
The module strings for DC1 and DC2 are connected sepa-
rately. MPP tracker 1 regulates the module strings at DC1, MPP
tracker 2 regulates the module strings at DC2.
This allows implementation of symmetric and asymmetric config-
urations at the DC inputs.
This DC cabling variant cannot be used with grounded solar
modules.

5.7.3 Parallel-connected DC inputs
PV array
DC wiring
Distribution box
+
Fig. 5.11: Parallel-connected DC inputs
The module strings are combined at a distribution box and the

DC cable is then connected to DC1 and DC2. MPP tracker 1
regulates all module strings, MPP tracker 2 is not used.
This allows implementation of symmetric configurations only at
the DC inputs.
This DC cabling variant is mandatory by law for use with
grounded solar modules.

5.7.4 Connecting solar modules that are not

grounded
The DC inputs can be connected to the DC inputs separately or
in parallel when using non-grounded solar modules.
PV array
AC wiring
3P4W 3P3W
1 - L1 1 - L1
2 - L2 2 - L2
3 - L3 3 - L3
4-N - PE DC wiring
5 - PE
Separate or
parallel DC inputs
Fig. 5.12: System design when using non-grounded solar mod-

ules

5.7.5 Connecting grounded solar modules

The DC inputs must be connected in parallel when using
grounded solar modules.
►► An isolation transformer must be connected between the grid
and the AC connection of the inverter.
►► The insulation monitoring can be set on the inverter display
after commissioning, see “8.4.2 Insulation”, page 84.
PV array
Utility
parallel DC inputs
3-phase, 230/400 VAC
ONLY
star or delta connection
Isolated
transformer DC wiring
Distribution Box
Inverter
230/400 VAC
Z Positive grounding
3P4W 3P3W
1 - L1 1 - L1 OR
2 - L2 2 - L2
Z Negative grounding
3 - L3 3 - L3
4-N - PE
5 - PE
Fig. 5.13: System design when using grounded solar modules

5.7.6 Connecting the DC strings to the DC inputs

►► Check the polarity of the DC voltage at the DC strings before
connecting the solar modules to the inverter.
►► Connect the negative pole of the solar modules to DC–,
connect the positive pole to DC+.
Connecting a single DC string to a DC input
– +
+ –
– +
+ –
– +
+ –
Fig. 5.14: Connecting a single DC string to a DC input

5.7.7 Cable requirements

The DC plugs for all DC connections are supplied with the
inverter.
If you want to order more or need a different size, see the infor-
mation in the following table.
DC connections on the inverter DC plugs for DC cables

a b
MultiContact
mm2 mm
3-6 32.0010P0001-UR
1.5 / 2.5
5.5-9 32.0012P0001-UR
DC–
3-6 32.0014P0001-UR
^
4/6
5.5-9 32.0016P0001-UR 1)
3-6 32.0011P0001-UR
1.5 / 2.5
5.5-9 32.0013P0001-UR
DC+
3-6 32.0015P0001-UR
4/6
5.5-9 32.0017P0001-UR 1)
1) Included in delivery

5.8 Connecting a data logger 5.9 Connecting an external alarm unit

The inverter can be connected to a data logger via RS485, e.g. The inverter has two multifunction relays allowing connection of
for monitoring the PV system or changing the inverter settings. an acoustic or visual alarm unit to each.
Multiple inverters can be connected in series to a data logger. An event can be assigned to the dry contacts on the inverter dis-
Note the following recommendations for ensuring a stable data play after commissioning, see “8.4.6 Dry contacts”, page 98.
connection.
Event Description
Connecting a single inverter to a data logger
Disable The function is disabled.
►► Switch on the RS485 termination resistor.
On Grid The inverter has connected to the grid.
►► Lay the cable with a suitable clearance to the AC and DC
cables to prevent interference in the data connection. Fan Fail The fans are defective.
Connecting multiple inverters to a data logger Insulation The insulation test has failed.
►► Switch on the RS485 termination resistor at the last inverter An error event message, fault message or
Alarm
in the chain. warning has been sent.
►► If the data logger does not have an integrated RS485 ter- Error An error event message has been sent.
mination resistor then also switch on the RS485 termination
resistor at the first inverter in the chain. Fault A fault message has been sent.
►► Switch off the RS485 termination resistor at all other invert- Warning A warning message has been sent.
ers in the chain.
►► A different inverter ID must be set at each inverter. Otherwise The default setting for both relays is Disable.
the data logger cannot identify the individual inverters.
►► Set the same RS485 baud rate at all inverters. Cable requirements
►► Lay the cable with a suitable clearance to the AC and DC ●● Shielded twisted-pair cable (CAT5 or CAT6) with solid con-
cables to prevent interference in the data connection. ductors
●● Cable diameter: 5 mm
Cable requirements
●● Wire cross-section: 1 mm2
●● Shielded twisted-pair cable (CAT5 or CAT6) with solid con-
ductors

5.10 Connecting a ripple control receiver 5.11 External power-off

An external ripple control receiver can be connected to the digital The inverter has a multifunction relay allowing an external shut-
inputs. down of the inverter to be triggered.
Pin assignments Pin assignments
Pin Designa- Short cir- Assigned action Pin Designa- Short cir- Assigned action
tion cuit tion cuit
1 V1 - - 1 V1 - -
2 K0 V1 + K0 External power-off (EPO) 2 K0 V1 + K0 External power-off (EPO)
Maximum active power lim- Maximum active power lim-
3 K1 V1 + K1 3 K1 V1 + K1
ited to 0% ited to 0%
4 K2 V1 + K2 4 K2 V1 + K2
ited to 30 % ited to 30%
5 K3 V1 + K3 5 K3 V1 + K3
6 K4 V1 + K4 6 K4 V1 + K4
7 K5 V1 + K5 Reserved 7 K5 V1 + K5 Reserved
8 K6 V1 + K6 Reserved 8 K6 V1 + K6 Reserved
After commissioning, the relays for the external power-off (EPO)

Cable requirements can be defined on the display as having normally closed or
●● Shielded twisted-pair cable (CAT5 or CAT6) with solid con- normally open contacts, see “8.4.8 EPO (External power-off )”,
ductors page 101.
Cable requirements
●● Shielded twisted-pair cable (CAT5 or CAT6) with solid con-
ductors

5.12 Using external grid and system protec- 5.13 Connecting a PC

tion The inverter settings can be changed using a PC. This requires
1. The German standard VDE-AR-N 4105, Section 6.1, requires the following accessories.
external grid and system protection with a coupling switch for
PV system larger than 30 kVA. Accessories Description
2. Alternatively, VDE-AR-N 4105, Section 6.4.1, allows the For connecting a PC to the
use of an inverter with an internal coupling switch when this Standard USB/RS485 adapter
inverter
switch disconnects the inverter from the grid in less than
100 ms. For changing the inverter
Delta Service Software
This inverter satisfies the requirements of (2) when the following settings
firmware versions are installed: DSP ≥ 1.30 /
The Delta Service Software can be downloaded from www.
RED ≥ 1.20 / COMM ≥ 1.10. External grid and system protection
solar-inverter.com.
is not necessary for inverters with these firmware versions.
Cable requirements
Bell wire. Both ends open.

5.14 Tools and materials required

This sections lists the necessary tools and materials not included in the scope of delivery.
5.14.1 For mounting the inverter
Part Quantity Description

The mounting plate must be attached using 6 or 12 M6 screws.
Additional mounting materials may be required depending on the installation
position of the inverter (e.g. brick wall, concrete wall, metal frame etc.): Dow-
els, washers, lock washers, nuts etc.
M6 mounting screws 6 or 12
Always take the conditions at the installation location into account when
selecting the mounting materials.
Galvanic corrosion can occur when using mounting materials made of differ-
ent materials
5.14.2 For connecting to the grid (AC)

See “5.6.4 Cable requirements”, page 30 for notes on selecting the AC
AC cable -
cable.
Wire end-sleeves must be used at the wire ends of the AC cable to ensure
adequate electrical contact between the AC plug and the AC cable.
Attach the wire end-sleeves to the wires using a crimping tool.
Wire end-sleeves 5

5.14.3 For connecting to the solar modules (DC)

See “5.7.7 Cable requirements”, page 38 for notes on selecting the DC
DC cable -
cable
The protective caps lock the DC plug so that it can only be disconnected
from the DC connections using the special DC mounting tool. Available from
Multi-Contact.
Observe the local regulations regarding the use of DC protective caps.
DC protective caps Up to 8 France: The DC protective caps must be used.
Mounting tool for disconnecting the DC plug and the DC protective caps from
the DC connections. Available from Multi-Contact.
DC mounting tool 1
5.14.4 For grounding the inverter housing

Typically a yellow-green copper cable with a conductor cross-section of at
least 6 mm2.
Grounding cable with cable lug -
Always observe the local regulations relating to grounding cable require-
ments.
5.14.5 For wiring the RS485 connections, the digital inputs and the dry contacts

●● Shielded twisted-pair cable (CAT5 or CAT6) with solid conductors
Cable - ●● Cable diameter: 5 mm
For connecting to SOLIVIA Monitor, the Internet-based monitoring system
from Delta.
SOLIVIA Gateway M1 G2 1

5.14.6 For connecting a PC

USB/RS485 adapter 1 Standard USB/RS485 adapter
2-core cable 1 Bell wire. Both ends open.
The Delta Service Software can be downloaded from www.solar-inverter.
Delta Service Software 1
com.
5.14.7 Other parts

Observe the local regulations regarding the application of warning labels.
WARNING Do not work on this equipment until it is located

Dual supply from both mains and on site generation supplies.
Isolate on-site Generation Unit(s) at ____________________________________

Isolate mains supply at _____________________________________________
Warning - Only persons authorized by DNO may remove the main cut out fuse
Warning stickers -
Warning
Two voltage sources present Disconnect both sources
- Distribution network prior to any work
- PV modules

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6. Installation WARNING
Heavy weight
►► Read chapter “5. Planning installation”, The inverter is very heavy.
page 21 and this chapter in full before you
start installation.
gear.
6.1 Safety instructions

NOTICE
DANGER Water penetration.
►► Store all sealing caps removed during instal-
Electrical shock
lation for later use (e.g. transport or storage).
Potentially fatal voltage is applied to the inverter
during operation. When the inverter is discon-
nected from all power sources, this voltage 6.2 Sequence of installation steps
remains in the inverter for up to 10 seconds.
Therefore, always carry out the following steps The sequence of the subsections in this chapter corresponds to
before working on the inverter: the recommended sequence of the installation steps.
1. Turn the AC/DC disconnector to the OFF
position.
2. Disconnect the inverter from all AC and DC
voltage sources and make sure that none
of the connections can be accidentally
restored.
3. Wait for at least 10 seconds until the internal
capacitors have discharged.
DANGER
Electrical shock
er's DC connections. When light falls on the solar
modules, they immediately start to generate
electricity. This also happens when light does not
fall directly on the solar modules.
►► Never disconnect the inverter from the solar
position.
voltage sources. Ensure that none of the con-
nections can be restored accidentally.
accidentally.
WARNING
Electrical shock
necessary.
the inverter.

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6.3 Mounting the inverter

1. Attach the mounting plate to the wall / the mounting system
with 6 or 12 M6 screws.
2. Mount the inverter on the mounting plate.

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3. Check that the inverter is correctly mounted on the mount-

ing plate.
4. Check that the lower end of the inverter is correctly posi-

tioned on the wall / mounting system.

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5. Check that the inverter is correctly mounted on the mount-

ing plate.

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6.4 Grounding the inverter housing
DANGER
Electrical shock
►► Always observe the local regulations relating
to grounding cable requirements.
►► To increase the safety of the system, always
ground the inverter housing even when this is
not required by the local regulations.
►► Always ground the inverter housing before
connecting the inverter to the grid and solar
modules.
1. Screw the grounding cable onto the inverter. M4 screw,

spring washer, washer, and lock washer are already
mounted on the inverter.
2. Perform a continuity check of the grounding connection. If

there is insufficient conductive connection, scratch away
the paint from the inverter housing under the toothed lock
washer to achieve a better electrical contact.

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6.5 Connecting the communication card
NOTICE
Water penetration.
►► Store all sealing caps removed during instal-
lation for later use (e.g. transport or storage).
The connections for RS485, the dry contacts, the

digital inputs and the external shutdown (EPO)
are all on the communication card. This means
that the installation work can be combined.
6.5.1 Components of the communication card
1 2
3 4
1 2 x dry contacts (terminal box)

2 DIP switch for RS485 termination resistor and VCC
3 Digital inputs and external power-off (terminal block)
4 RS485 (terminal block)
5 Protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Connecting a data logger via RS485

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6.5.2 Initial steps

1. Unscrew the cable gland of the communication connection
and remove the cable gland and seal.
2. Unscrew and carefully pull out the cover. The communica-

tion card is screwed to the cover.

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3. Remove the same number of rubber plugs from the seal

corresponding to the number of cables to be connected.
Do not remove the rubber plugs from the unused seal feed-
throughs.
4. Pull the cable through the cable gland and seal.

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6.5.3 Connecting a data logger via RS485 DIP switch for RS485 termination resistor and VCC
Cable and wiring requirements

●● Shielded twisted-pair cable with solid conductors (CAT 5 or
CAT 6.
cables to prevent interference in the data connection.
NOTICE
Unwanted currents.
Unwanted currents can flow when multiple invert-
ers are connected via RS485. 1 VCC (+12 V; 0.5 A)
►► Do not use GND and VCC. 2 RS485 termination resistor
►► If the cable shield is used for providing Connection to a Delta SOLIVIA Gateway M1 G2
lightning protection then the housing of only
Individual wires are connected at the inverter and an RJ45 plug is
one inverter in the RS485 chain should be
used at the gateway.
grounded.
Inverter SOLIVIA Gateway M1 G2
Terminal assignments of the RS485 terminal block
1
8
DATA+ Terminal 3 or 5 Pin 7

DATA– Terminal 4 or 6 Pin 6 or 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 Wiring diagram for a single inverter
Termination resistor = ON
1 VCC (+12 V; 0.5 A)
2 GND ON
3 D+ (DATA+ RS485)
4 D– (DATA+ RS485)
5 D+ (DATA+ RS485)
6 D– (DATA+ RS485)
Terminal pairs 3/4 or 5/6 can be used. The second terminal pair
is only required when connecting several inverters via RS485. 1
Data format
Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400; standard: 19200

Data bits 8
Stop bit 1
Parity Not applicable
RS485
The baud rate can be set on the inverter display after commis-
sioning, see “8.3.3 Baud rate”, page 80. Data logger

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Wiring diagram for multiple inverters
►► If the data logger does not have an integrated RS485 termi-
nation resistor, switch on the RS485 termination resistor on
the first inverter.
►► Set a different inverter ID at each inverter during commis-
sioning of the inverters.
Termination resistor = ON Termination resistor = OFF Termination resistor = OFF

ON ON ON
1 1 1
...
RS485
Data logger

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6.5.3.1 Wiring for a single inverter
1. Connect the DATA+ wire to terminal 5 and the DATA– wire

to terminal 6.
2. Put the DIP switch for the RS485 termination resistor

(DIP 2) in the ON position.

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6.5.3.2 Wiring for multiple inverters
...
Data logger
1. On the cable coming from the data logger: Connect the

DATA+ wire to terminal 5 and the DATA– wire to terminal 6.
On the cable going to the second inverter: Connect the
DATA+ wire to terminal 3 and the DATA– wire to terminal 4.

(DIP 2) in the OFF position.

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...
Data logger
1. On the cable coming from the previous inverter: Connect

the DATA+ wire to terminal 5 and the DATA– wire to termi-
nal 6.
On the cable going to the next inverter: Connect the DATA+
wire to terminal 3 and the DATA– wire to terminal 4.

(DIP 2) in the OFF position.

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...
Data logger
1. Connect the DATA+ wire to terminal 5 and the DATA– wire

to terminal 6

(DIP 2) in the ON position.

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6.5.4 Connecting an external alarm unit
Cable and wiring requirements

●● Shielded twisted-pair cable with solid conductors (CAT 5 or
CAT 6.
cables to prevent interference in the data connection.
6.5.4.1 Wiring for an external alarm unit with an external

12 VDC power supply
The external alarm unit must be connected to an external power
supply if the internal 12VDC power supply is not used.
Dry contacts plug
A B
Strobe light Buzzer
Fig. 6.15: Connection example: Dry contacts with an external

power supply
1. Connect two wires of the cable to one of the two dry con-
tacts.
2. After commissioning, use the inverter display to assign an

event for triggering the alarm unit (see “8.4.6 Dry contacts”,
page 98).

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6.5.4.2 Wiring for a single alarm unit with an internal 12 VDC
power supply
Connection examples
RS485 terminal block Dry contacts plug RS485 terminal block Dry contacts plug
A B A B
GND
GND
VCC
VCC
D+
D+
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
D-
Strobe light Strobe light
Fig. 6.16: Connection example 1: 1 dry contact with an internal Fig. 6.17: Connection example 2: 1 dry contact with an internal
12 VDC power supply for an external alarm unit, 12 VDC power supply for an external alarm unit,
variant 1 variant 2
1. Connect the wires according to the desired connection dia-

gram, see “Connection examples”, page 60.
2. After commissioning, an event can be assigned to the
dry contacts on the display, (see “8.4.6 Dry contacts”,
page 98).

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6.5.4.3 Wiring for two alarm units with an internal 12 VDC
power supply
Connection examples
RS485 terminal block Dry contacts plug RS485 terminal block Dry contacts plug
A B A B
GND
GND
VCC
VCC
D+
D+
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
D-
Strobe light Buzzer Strobe light Buzzer
Strobe light Strobe light
Buzzer Buzzer
Fig. 6.18: Connection example 3: 2 dry contacts with an inter- Fig. 6.19: Connection example 4: 2 dry contacts with an inter-
nal 12 VDC power supply for 2 external alarm units, nal 12 VDC power supply for 2 external alarm units,
variant 1 variant 2
1. Connect the wires according to the desired connection dia-

gram, see “Connection examples”, page 60.
2. After commissioning, an event can be assigned to the
dry contacts on the display, (see “8.4.6 Dry contacts”,
page 98).

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6.5.5 Connecting digital inputs and external Connecting a ripple control receiver
power-off (EPO)
Power limiting to: Short circuit
Pin assignments 0% Terminals V1 and K1
Pin Designa- Sort-circuit Assigned action 30% Terminals V1 and K2

tion
60% Terminals V1 and K3
1 V1 – –
100% Terminals V1 and K4
External power-off
2 K0 V1 + K0
(EPO)
Ripple control receiver Digital inputs
Set maximum active power
3 K1 V1 + K1
to 0% K3
R4
Set maximum active power K4
4 K2 V1 + K2 K5
to 30%
R3
K6
5 K3 V1 + K3
to 60% R2
V1
6 K4 V1 + K4 K0
to 100% R1
K1
7 K5 V1 + K5 Reserved K2
8 K6 V1 + K6 Reserved
After commissioning, the relays can be defined as make-contact
or break-contact for the external shutdown on the display “8.4.8
EPO (External power-off )”, page 101.
Wiring examples
Fig. 6.20: Connection example 7: Connecting an external

power-off
Fig. 6.21: Connection example 8: Connecting a ripple control

receiver

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The colors of the wires in the connection example

correspond to a standard CAT5 cable and may
differ in other cables. The wire colors have no
effect on the function of the wiring.
1. Connect the wires according to the desired connection

diagram.
2. After commissioning, the relays can be defined as make-con-
tact or break-contact for the external shutdown on the display
(see “8.4.8 EPO (External power-off )”, page 101).

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6.5.6 Final work

1. Fit the communication card cover and screw in place.
2. Fit the seal and cable gland and screw the cable gland
tight.

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6.6 Connecting to the grid (AC)
The inverter can be connected to 3-phase grids

without neutral conductors (3P3W, 3 phases +
PE) and 3-phase grids with neutral conductors
(3P4W, 3 phases + N + PE).
►► If makes no difference which individual
wire of the AC cable is connected to which
contact.
►► If the inverter is connected to a grid without
a neutral conductor, the AC connection must
be changed via the display to 3P3W after
commissioning, see “8.4.9 AC connection”,
page 102.
Connecting to a 3-phase grid with a neutral conductor

(3P3W)
L1
L2
L3
PE
Connecting to a 3-phase grid without a neutral conductor

(3P4W)
L1
L2
L3
N
PE
1. Pull all necessary parts of the AC plug over the cable. The
parts required depend on the cable diameter, see figure on
the following page.
Variant Cable diameter Seal Torque (nut, 4) Gap X

A 30.8 ... 44.7 mm D1 6.5 ... 20.0 Nm 1 ... 7.5 mm
B 26.8 ... 35.4 mm D1 + D2 11.0 ... 17.0 Nm 1 ... 6 mm
C 21.9 ... 27.6 mm D1 + D2 + D3 13.0 ... 14.0 Nm 1 ... 3.5 mm
(with 38 mm wire cross-
2
D1 + D2 + D3 12 Nm 3.5 mm
section)

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30.8 ... 44.7 mm
26.9 ... 32.6 mm
21.9 ... 27.6 mm

1 2 3 D1 D2 D3 4
3 4
A
1
D1
B
1
D1
C D2
1
D1
D2
D3

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2. Remove the insulation from the cable and wires. Do not

twist the wire ends because this reduces the contact sur-
face area with the wire end sleeves.
22 ± 2 mm
95 +0
-5 mm
3. Wire end sleeves must be used with some wire cross-sec-

tions, see the following table.
Conductor cross- Use wire end-sleeves?

section
25 mm2 Yes
> 25 mm2 No
4. There are two connecting screws per conductor. Always

2x fasten all wires with both connecting screws.
3 Nm

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5. Assemble the AC plug.

1
2
2
5.4 ... 7.4 Nm
2 5.4 ... 7.4 Nm

3
3
D...
5.4 ... 7.4 Nm

3 6
4

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6. Turn the AC/DC disconnector to the OFF position.
7. Remove the sealing cap from the AC connection and store

in a safe place.
8. Plug the AC plug into the AC connection on the inverter and

twist tight.
9. Fasten the AC cable with a strain relief element.
10. If the inverter is connected to a grid without a neutral

conductor, the AC connection must be changed using the
display to 3P3W after commissioning, see “8.4.9 AC con-
nection”, page 102.

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6.7 Connecting solar modules (DC)
DANGER
Electrical shock
position.
accidentally.
1. Use a red cable for DC+ and a black cable for DC–.
Use a voltmeter to check the polarity.

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3. Remove the sealing caps from the DC connections and

store in a safe place.
Do not remove the sealing caps from the unused DC con-
nections.
4. Plug the DC plugs with the DC cables into the DC connec-

tions on the inverter.

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6.8 Attaching warning labels to the inverter 6.9 Connecting a PC via RS485
►► Attach all necessary warning labels to the inverter. Always
Inverter USB/RS485 adapter
follow the local regulations.
Some examples of warning labels are listed below.
WARNING Do not work on this equipment until it is located

Dual supply from both mains and on site generation supplies.
Isolate on-site Generation Unit(s) at ____________________________________

Isolate mains supply at _____________________________________________ DATA+ Terminal 3 or 5 D+
Warning - Only persons authorized by DNO may remove the main cut out fuse
DATA– Terminal 4 or 6 D–
Warning
Two voltage sources present Prior to any work, disconnect
- Distribution network both sources
- PV modules

7 Commissioning
7. Commissioning
To perform the commissioning steps described

in this section the inverter must be supplied with
either AC power (grid) or DC power at both DC
inputs (solar modules).
1. Turn the AC/DC disconnector to the ON position.
Select language 2. Use the and buttons to select the English language and then press the ENT
English
button.
Deutsch
Français
FRA-Is 60HZ
UK G59-3 230 3. Use the and buttons to select your country or grid type and then press the
FRA-Is 50HZ ENT button.
FRA-Is 60HZ
FRANCE MV Country Available grids Description
Belgium BELGIUM Synergrid C10/11 (July 2012)
GERMANY LV Germany VDE-AR-N 4105

Germany
GERMANY MV Germany BDEW
ÖNORM E8001-4-712 + A1:
Austria AUSTRIA
04/2014
Switzerland SWITZERLAND Germany VDE-AR-N 4105
Are you sure to 4. Check that the correct country or grid type is selected.
set country: If the correct country is selected, use the and buttons to select the Yes entry
UK G59-3 230 and the press the ENT button.
Yes / No
To change the selection, press the EXIT button.
→→ The inverter starts a self-test lasting approx. 2 minutes. The remaining time is
shown on the display.
NOTICE
Setting ID: If multiple inverters are connected to the PV system then a different inverter ID must set for
each inverter. For example, the inverter ID is used by monitoring systems to uniquely iden-
ID=001 tify each inverter.
5. Use the and buttons to set the individual digits, choose English and then
press the ENT button.

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Are you sure to set 6. Check that the correct inverter ID is set.
ID: 1 If the correct inverter ID is selected, use the and buttons to select the Yes
entry and the press the ENT button.

Yes / No
Press the EXIT button to change the selection
12.Jun 2016 15:32 þþ The basic settings are now complete. The standard menu is displayed.
Status: On Grid
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
►► Use the chapter “8. Settings”, page 75 to

check whether you need to make additional
settings.
∫

8 Settings
8. Settings
8.1 Overview
8.2 "Inverter info." menu area (current settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.3 "General settings" menu area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

8.3.1 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.3.2 Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.3.3 Baud rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.3.4 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.3.5 Test menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
8.4 "Installation settings" menu area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

8.4.1 Inverter ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.4.2 Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
8.4.3 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.4.4 Grid settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.4.5 DC Injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8.4.6 Dry contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
8.4.7 RCMU (Integrated residual current monitoring unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
8.4.8 EPO (External power-off ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
8.4.9 AC connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
8.4.10 Anti-islanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
8.4.11 Max. power (maximum active power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
8.4.12 Loading the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
8.5 "Active/reactive power" menu area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

8.5.1 Power limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8.5.2 Regulating the active power via the grid frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
8.5.3 P (V) (regulating the active power via the grid voltage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
8.5.4 Constant cos phi (cos φ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
8.5.5 Cos phi (P) (regulate cos phi via active power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
8.5.6 Constant Q (constant reactive power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
8.5.7 Q (V) – Regulating reactive power via voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.6 FRT (Fault Ride Through) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

8 Settings
8.2 "Inverter info." menu area (current set-

tings)
Overview
This function allows you to display the current inverter settings.
Setting options
None.
Menu item path

Main menu > Inverter Info.
Displaying the inverter information
10.Sep 2014 15:32 1. If the default information is displayed, press any button to open the main menu.
Status: On Grid Otherwise, press the EXIT button repeatedly until the main menu is displayed.
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Meter 2. Use the and buttons to select the Inverter Info. entry and then press the
Energy Log ENT button.
Event Log
Inverter Info.
3. Use the and buttons to page through the list.

Notice: Some list items contain sub-items with additional information.
4. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.
Overview of displayed information
Displayed information Description How can I change this setting
S/N:xxxxxxxxxxxxx S/N: xxxxxxxxxxxxx This setting cannot be changed.
Install: The 13-character serial number of the inverter.

DSP 1.44 Red. 1.24 The serial number is also located on the type
plate of the inverter.
COMM 1.29 ID: 1
Install: This setting cannot be changed.
The installation date of the inverter
DSP 1.44, RED. 1.24, COMM 1.29 This setting cannot be changed.
The version numbers of the installed firmware.
This manual relates to the three firmware ver-
sions listed here.
ID: 1 See “8.4 “Installation settings” menu area”,
page 83 for a detailed description and how
The inverter ID. This is required in order to
to change the settings
uniquely identify an inverter when several
inverters are installed in a system.
Country: Country: GERMANY LV See “8.4.3 Country”, page 86 for how to
change the settings
UK G59-3 230 The configured country or grid type.
Insulation: 250k Insulation: 250k See “8.4.2 Insulation”, page 84 for a
detailed description and how to change the
Baud Rate: 19200bps The insulation resistance.
settings
Baud rate: 19200bps See “8.3.3 Baud rate”, page 80 for a
The RS485 baud rate.
settings

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Displayed information Description How can I change this setting
AC connection: 3P4W AC connection: 3P4W See “8.4.9 AC connection”, page 102 for a
Max. Power: 55000W The grid type (with or without a neutral con-
settings
Dry Cont.A: Disabled ductor).
Max. power: 55000W See “8.4.10 Anti-islanding”, page 103 for a
Dry Cont.B: Disabled
The maximum active power limit of the
settings
inverter.
Dry Cont. A: Disable See “5.9 Connecting an external alarm unit”,
Dry Cont. B: Disable page 39 for a detailed description and see
“8.4.6 Dry contacts”, page 98 for how to
The event during which the relays trigger the
change the settings
dry contacts.
EPO: Normal close EPO: Normal Open “8.4.5 DC Injection”, page 96
Grid Settings The setting for the external power off relay.
Active Pwr Settings Grid Settings See “8.4.3 Country”, page 86 for a detailed
description and how to change the settings
React Pwr Settings Sub-item with the settings for grid voltage, grid
frequency and reconnection time after a grid
error.
Active Pwr Settings See below for a description.
Sub-item with the settings for the functions
controlling active power.
React Pwr Settings See below for a description.
Sub-item with the settings for the functions
controlling reactive power.
FRT Settings FRT Settings See “8.6 FRT (Fault Ride Through)”,
page 122 for a detailed description and how
Function for setting the operating behavior in
to change the settings
the case of a grid voltage fail.
Sub-item "Active Pwr Settings"

Power Limit Power limit See “8.5.1 Power limit”, page 106 for a
Power vs. Frequency Function for power limiting
settings
P(V)
Power vs. Frequency See “8.5.2 Regulating the active power via
the grid frequency”, page 108 for a detailed
Function for regulating the active power
depending on the grid frequency.
P(V) See “8.5.3 P (V) (regulating the active power
via the grid voltage)”, page 111 for a detailed
Function for regulating the active power
depending on the grid voltage.
Sub-item "React Pwr Settings"
Constant cosphi Constant cos phi See “8.5.3 P (V) (regulating the active power
via the grid voltage)”, page 111 for a detailed
Cosphi (P) Function for setting a constant cos phi (power
Constant Q factor).
Q(V)
Cos phi (P) See “8.5.5 Cos phi (P) (regulate cos phi via
active power)”, page 115 for a detailed
Function for regulating the cos phi (power fac-
tor) depending on the active power.
Constant Q See “8.5.6 Constant Q (constant reactive
power)”, page 117 for a detailed description
Function for setting a constant reactive power
and how to change the settings
Q(V) See “8.5.7 Q (V) – Regulating reactive power
via voltage”, page 119 for a detailed descrip-
Function for regulating the reactive power
tion and how to change the settings
depending on the grid voltage.

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8.3 "General settings" menu area
8.3.1 Language
Overview
This function allows you to set the display language.
Setting options
Parameter Description Setting range
German | English | Spanish | French |

Language The display language.
Italian | Dutch
Menu item path

Main menu > General settings > Language
Set the display language
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
General Settings 2. Use the and buttons to select the General Settings entry and then press the
Install Settings ENT button.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Language 3. Use the and buttons to select the Language entry and then press the ENT but-
Date & Time
ton.
Baud rate
Protocoll
English 4. Use the and buttons to select a language and then press the ENT button.
Deutsch
Français
Italiano

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8.3.2 Date and Time
Overview
This function allows you to set the date and time.
The date and time must be set correctly for exact

calculations of the statistics in the inverter or in a
monitoring system.
Setting options
- Date and Time –
Menu item path

Main menu > General settings > Date and time
Setting the date and time
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Language 3. Press the and buttons to select the entry Date and Time and then press the
Date & Time ENT button.
Baud rate
Protocoll
4. Use the and buttons to change the currently selected (underlined) value and
10.Sep 2014 14:55 then press the ENT button.
→→ The selection jumps to the next value.

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8.3.3 Baud rate
Overview
This function allows you to set the RS485 baud rate.
If multiple inverters are connected via RS485

then the same baud rate must be set at every
inverter.
Setting options
Baud rate Baud rate for RS485 9600 | 19200 | 38400
Menu item path

Main menu > General settings > Baud rate
Setting the Baud rate for RS485
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Language 3. Use the buttons and to select the entry Baud Rate and then press the ENT but-
Date & Time
ton.
Baud rate
Protocoll
9600 4. Use the and buttons to configure the value and then press the ENT button.
19200
38400

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8.3.4 Protocol
Overview
This function allows you to set the RS485 protocol type.
Setting options

Type of RS485 protocol used for RS485 communi-
- Prot. Delta/Solivia | Prot. Sunspec
cation.
Menu item path

Main Menu > General settings > Protocol
Setting the RS485 protocol
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Language 3. Use the and buttons to select the Protocol entry and then press the ENT but-
Date & Time
ton.
Baud rate
Protocoll
Prot. Delta/Solivia 4. Use the and buttons to select an RS485 protocol option and then press the ENT
Prot. Sunspec
button.

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8.3.5 Test menu

See “11.2 Checking the fans”, page 136 for a description

8 Settings
8.4 "Installation settings" menu area
This menu area is password-protected because

the settings in this menu area affect the energy
production of the inverter.
►► Exercise extra care with all settings in this
menu area.
8.4.1 Inverter ID
Overview
This function allows you to set the inverter ID.
If multiple inverters are connected to the PV

system then a different inverter ID must set for
each inverter. For example, the inverter ID is
used by monitoring systems to uniquely identify
each inverter.
Setting options
Set ID Inverter ID 001 .. 254
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Inverter ID
Setting the inverter ID

Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
General Settings 2. Use the and buttons to select the Install Settings entry and then press the
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Warning: 3. This function is protected with password 5555.
Adj. would affect Use the and buttons to set the individual numerals.
energy production. Press the ENT button to confirm a number.
Password 0 * * *
Inverter ID: 001 4. Use the and buttons to select the Inverter ID entry and then press the ENT
Insulation
button. The current inverter ID is displayed after the entry.
Country
Grid Settings
5. Use the and buttons to set the inverter ID and then press the ENT button.
Setting ID:
ID=001

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8.4.2 Insulation
These parameters are set according to the
requirements of the selected country. Changing
these parameter settings can invalidate the type
approval of the unit. Change this setting only after
consultation with Delta customer service.
Overview
This function allows you to set the insulation mode and insulation resistance.
Setting options

ON
Plus grounding
Mode The insulation mode.
Minus grounding
OFF
Resistance Insulation resistance 150 kΩ | 250 kΩ | 1100 kΩ
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Insulation
Calling up the menu
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
General Settings 2. Use the and buttons to select the Install Settings entry. and then press the
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Inverter ID: 001 4. Use the and buttons to select the Insulation entry and then press the ENT
Insulation
button.
Country
Grid Settings
Mode: ON 5. Use the and buttons to select the Mode entry and then press the ENT button.
Resistance: 1100 kΩ
The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
ON 6. Use the and buttons to select a mode and then press the ENT button.
Plus grounded
Minus grounded
OFF

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Mode: ON 7. Use the and buttons to select the Resistance entry and then press the ENT
Resistance: 1100 kΩ
button. The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
150kΩ 8. Use the and buttons to select a value and then press the ENT button.
250kΩ
1100kΩ

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8.4.3 Country
Change this setting only after consultation with

Delta customer service.
Overview
To change this setting, you need a special

password provided by Delta customer service.
You can find the contact information on the back
of this document.
This function allows you to set the country.
Setting options
Country Reset the inverter to the factory settings. None
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Country
Loading the factory settings
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Warning: 3. Enter the password provided by Delta customer service.

Password 0 * * *
Inverter ID: 001 4. Use the and buttons to select the Country entry and then press the ENT button.
Insulation
Country
Grid Settings
FRA-Is 60HZ
UK G59-3 230 5. Use the and buttons to select your country or grid type and then press the ENT
FRA-Is 50HZ
button.
FRA-Is 60HZ
FRANCE MV

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8.4.4 Grid settings

8.4.4.1 Overview
To change this setting, you need a special pass-

word provided by Delta customer service. You
can find the contact information on the back of
this document.
This menu area is used to define the behavior of the inverter in

the case of faults in the public grid.
The Grid Settings menu area has the following sub-areas:
Voltage protection The behavior of the inverter in the case of grid overvoltage or undervoltage.
Frequency protection The behavior of the inverter in the case of grid overfrequency or underfrequency.
Reconnection time The time waited by the inverter before reconnecting to the grid after a grid fault.
P ramp up The grid feed behavior of the inverter when reconnecting to the grid after a grid fault.

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8.4.4.2 Voltage protection

Overview

of this document.
This function allows you to defined the behavior of the inverter in

the case of grid overvoltage or undervoltage.
Grid voltage
290
280
270
U High OFF
U High ON
260 U High OFF Time
250
U High OFF Slow U High ON Slow
U High OFF Slow Time
230
U Low OFF Slow Time
220
U Low OFF Slow U Low OFF Time U Low ON Slow
210
U Low ON
U Low OFF
200
190
180
170
Time

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Setting options
High Off Voltage high off 184.0 .. 276.0 V
High On Voltage high on 184.0 .. 276.0 V
High Off T Disconnection time for voltage high off 0.0 .. 5.0 s
Low Off Voltage low off 184.0 .. 276.0 V
Low On Voltage low on 184.0 .. 276.0 V
Low Off T Disconnection time for voltage low off 0 .. 5.0 s
Hi Off Slow Voltage high off slowly 184.0 .. 276.0 V
Lo On Slow Voltage low on slowly 184.0 .. 276.0 V
Hi Off Sl T Disconnection time for voltage high off slowly 0 .. 600 s
Lo Off Slow Voltage low off slowly 184.0 .. 276.0 V
Lo On Slow Voltage low on slowly 184.0 .. 276.0 V
Lo Off Sl T Disconnection time for voltage low off slowly 0 .. 600 s
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Grid Settings > Volt-
age Protection
Changing the settings
This procedure is the same for all parameters.
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Warning: 3. Enter the password provided by Delta customer service. Use the and buttons to
Adj. would affect set the individual numerals.
energy production.
Password 0 * * * Press the ENT button to confirm a number.
Inverter ID: 001 4. Use the and buttons to select the Grid Settings entry and then press the ENT
Insulation
button.
Country
Grid Settings

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Voltage Protection 5. Use the and buttons to select the Voltage Protection entry and then press
Freq. Protection the ENT button.
Reconnect T: 600s
P Ramp up: 6000%/m
High Off: 276.0V 6. Use the and buttons to select a parameter and then press the ENT button.
High On: 259.0V
→→ The shape of the arrow changes , the value can be changed.
High Off T: 0.3s
Low Off: 104.0V The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
7. Use the and buttons to configure the value and then press the ENT button.

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8.4.4.3 Frequency protection

Overview

this document.

the case of grid overfrequency or underfrequency.
Setting options
High Off Frequency high off 45 .. 65 Hz
High On Frequency high on 45 .. 65 Hz
High Off T Disconnection time for frequency high off 0.0 .. 5.0 s
Low Off Frequency low off 45 .. 65 Hz
Low On Frequency low on 45 .. 65 Hz
Low Off T Disconnection time for frequency low off 0 .. 5.0 s
Hi Off Slow Frequency high off slowly 45 .. 65 Hz
Lo On Slow Frequency low on slowly 45 .. 65 Hz
Hi Off Sl T Disconnection time for frequency high off slowly 0 .. 600 s
Lo Off Slow Frequency low off slowly 45 .. 65 Hz
Lo On Slow Frequency low on slowly 45 .. 65 Hz
Lo Off Sl T Disconnection time for voltage low off slowly 0 .. 600 s
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Grid Settings > Freq.
Protection

8 Settings
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Insulation
button.
Country
Grid Settings
Voltage Protection 5. Use the and buttons to select the Freq. Protection entry and then press the
Freq. Protection ENT button.
Reconnect T: 600s
P Ramp up: 6000%/m
High Off: 51.50Hz 6. Use the and buttons to select a parameter and then press the ENT button.
High On: 50.05Hz
High Off T: 0.1s
Low Off: 47.50Hz The currently set value is displayed after the entry.

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8.4.4.4 Reconnection time

Overview

of this document.
This function allows you to specify a reconnection time for cases

where the inverter disconnects from the grid due to a voltage
fault or frequency fault.
Once the fault has disappeared, the inverter waits for the speci-
fied reconnection time before reconnecting to the grid.
Setting options
Reconnect T Reconnection time 0 .. 600 s
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Grid Settings > Re-
connect T
Setting the reconnection time
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT

Password 0 * * *
Insulation
button.
Country
Grid Settings
Voltage Protection 5. Use the and buttons to select the Reconnect T entry and then press the ENT
Freq. Protection
button.
Reconnect T: 600s
P Ramp up: 6000%/m →→ The shape of the arrow changes , the value can be changed.

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8.4.4.5 P Ramp Up

Overview
This function allows you to specify the active power increase
ramp for cases where the inverter disconnects from the grid due
to a voltage fault or frequency fault.
Once the fault has disappeared, the inverter continuously
increases the active power according to the specified ramp.
Setting options

Increase of the fed active power in percent per min-
P Ramp Up 0 .. 6000 %/min
ute.
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Grid Settings > P
Ramp Up
Setting the active power increase ramp
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Insulation
button.
Country
Grid Settings
Voltage Protection 5. Use the and buttons to select the P Ramp Up entry and then press the ENT but-
Freq. Protection
ton.
Reconnect T: 600s
P Ramp up: 6000%/m →→ The shape of the arrow changes , the value can be changed.

Voltage Protection 6. Use the and buttons to configure the value and then press the ENT button.
Freq. Protection
Reconnect T: 600s
P Ramp up: 6000%/m

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8.4.5 DC Injection

Overview

of this document.
This function allows you to specify the behavior of the inverter

when a DC portion occurs when feeding the grid.
Setting options
Mode Switch the function on and off. ON | OFF

The amount of DC current at which the inverter
Trip Value 0.01 .. 1.00 A
stops feeding into the grid.
When the switch-off value is exceeded, the inverter
waits for the specified time to see if the DC current
Trip Time drops below the switch-off value again. 0.0 .. 5.0 s
When this time has expired, the inverter switches
off.
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > DC Injection
Calling up the menu item
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Inverter ID: 001 4. Use the and buttons to select the Insulation entry and then press the ENT
Insulation
button.
Country
Grid Settings

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Setting the mode
Trip Value: 1.00A
Trip Time: 0.2s
The currently set mode is displayed after the entry.
6. Use the and buttons to select a mode and then press the ENT button.
Mode: ON 7. Use the and buttons to select a parameter and then press the ENT button.
Trip Value: 1.00A
Trip Time: 0.2s

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8.4.6 Dry contacts
Overview
If you have connected an external alarm unit to the dry contacts
you can use this function to specify the events that trigger the
external alarm unit.
You can specify a different event for each dry contact.
Setting options
Dry contact A The event for dry contact A. Disabled | On Grid | Fan Fail | Insulation |
Dry contact B The event for dry contact B. Alarm | Error | Fault | Warning
Event Description
Disable The function of the dry contacts is disabled.
On Grid The inverter is connected to the grid.
Fan Fail The fans are defective.
Insulation The insulation test has failed.

An error event message, fault message or warning
Alarm
has been sent.
Error An error event message has been sent.
Fault A fault message has been sent.

Warning A warning message has been sent.
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Dry Cont
Assigning events to the dry contacts
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Grid Settings
DC Injection 4. Use the buttons and to select the Dry Cont button and then press the ENT but-
Dry Contact
ton.
RCMU: ON
EPO: Normal Close

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Dry Cont.A Disable 5. Use the buttons and to select a dry contact and then press the ENT button.
Dry Cont.B Disable
Disable 6. Use the and buttons to select an event and then press the ENT button.
On Grid
Fan Fail
Insulation

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8.4.7 RCMU (Integrated residual current monitor-

ing unit)

Overview

of this document.
This function allows you to switch the integrated residual current

monitoring unit on and off.
Setting options
RCMU Switch the function on and off. ON | OFF
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > RCMU
Setting the integrated residual current monitoring unit
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT

Password 0 * * *
Grid Settings
DC Injection 4. Use the and buttons to select the RCMU entry and then press the ENT button.
Dry Contact
RCMU: ON
EPO: Normal Close
8 Settings
8.4.8 EPO (External power-off )
Overview
This function allows you to define the relay contacts for the exter-
nal power-off (EPO) as being normally closed or normally open
contacts.
Setting options

Defines how the relay functions for the external
EPO Normal Open | Normal Closed
power-off (EPO).
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > EPO
Setting the external power-off
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT

Password 0 * * *
Grid Settings
DC Injection 4. Use the buttons and to select the entry EPO and press the ENT button.
Dry Contact
RCMU: ON
EPO: Normal Close The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
Grid Settings
DC Injection 5. Use the and buttons to configure the value and then press the ENT button.
Dry Contact
RCMU: ON
EPO: Normal Close
8 Settings
8.4.9 AC connection
Overview
The inverter is configured by default for an AC connection with
3-phases and a neutral conductor (3P4W). If you wish to connect
the inverter without a neutral conductor then you must set the AC
connection type to 3P3W after commissioning.
Setting options

Set the AC connection type.
AC connection 3P3W: 3-phase system without a neutral conductor (L1, L2, L3, PE) 3P3W | 3P4W
3P4W: 3-phase system with a neutral conductor (L1, L2, L3, N, PE)
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > AC connection
Setting the AC connection type
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT

Password 0 * * *
EPO: Normal Close
AC Connection: 3P3W 4. Use the buttons and to select the entry AC connection and press the ENT but-
Anti-islanding: ON
ton.
Max. Power: 100%
Return to Factory →→ The shape of the arrow changes , the value can be changed.
8 Settings
8.4.10 Anti-islanding

Overview

of this document.
This function allows you to switch the anti-islanding protection on

and off.
Setting options
Anti-islanding Switch the anti-islanding protection on and off. ON | OFF
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Anti-islanding
Setting the anti-islanding
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT

Password 0 * * *
EPO: Normal Close
AC Connection: 3P3W 4. Use the and buttons to select the Anti-islanding entry and then press the
Anti-islanding: ON ENT button.
Max. Power: 100%
Return to Factory
8 Settings
8.4.11 Max. power (maximum active power)

Overview
This function allows you to set the maximum active power fed
into the grid.
Setting options
Max. Power Limits the maximum power that can be fed into the grid. 0 .. 55000 W
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Max. Power
Setting the maximum active power
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT

Password 0 * * *
EPO: Normal Close
AC Connection: 3P3W 4. Use the buttons and to select the entry Max. Power and press the ENT button.
Anti-islanding: ON
Max. Power: 100%
Return to Factory The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
8 Settings
8.4.12 Loading the factory settings

Overview

of this document.
This function allows you to reset the inverter to the factory set-
tings.
Setting options
Return to Factory Reset the inverter to the factory settings. None
Menu item path

Main Menu > Install Settings > Return to Factory
Loading the factory settings
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT

Password 0 * * *
EPO: Normal Close
AC Connection: 3P3W 4. Use the and buttons to select the Return to Factory entry and then press the
Anti-islanding: ON ENT button.
Max. Power: 100%
Return to Factory
5. Use the and buttons to select the Yes entry and then press the ENT button.
Return to factory?
Yes / No
8 Settings
8.5 "Active/reactive power" menu area
This menu area is password-protected because

the settings in this menu area affect the energy
production of the inverter.
►► Exercise extra care with all settings in this
menu area.
8.5.1 Power limit

Overview
This function allows you to additionally limit the active power. The
active power is specified as a percentage of the value set in the
Max. power parameter (see “8.4.10 Anti-islanding”, page 103.
Example
Maximum power = 45,000 W
Power limit = 90%
Maximum active power = max. power x power limit
Maximum active power = 45,000 W x 90% = 40,500 W
Setting options
Define point Additional active power limitation 0 .. 100%
Menu item path

Main Menu > Active/Reactive Pwr > Active Power Ctrl >
Power Limit
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
General Settings 2. Use the and buttons to select the Active/Reactive Pwr entry and then press
Install Settings the ENT button.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
8 Settings
Active Power Ctrl 4. Use the and buttons to select the Active Power Ctrl entry and then press the
Reactive Power Ctrl ENT button.
Power Limit 5. Use the and buttons to select the Power Limit entry and then press the ENT
Power vs. Frequency
button.
P(V)
Setting the mode
Set Point: 100%
7. Use the and buttons to select a mode and then press the EXIT button.
Set Point: 100%
→→ The shape of the arrow changes , the parameter can be changed.
8 Settings
8.5.2 Regulating the active power via the grid

frequency
Overview
This function allows you to regulate the active power fed into the
grid via the grid frequency.
Standard behavior of low-voltage power grids in Germany Standard behavior of medium-voltage power grids in Ger-
(VDE-AR-N 4105) many (BDEW)
Pm Pm
Gradient (%/Hz) Gradient (%/Hz)
frestart = fstart fstop frestart fstart fstop

f (Hz) f (Hz)
When the grid frequency exceeds fstart the instantaneous value When the grid frequency exceeds fstart the instantaneous value
of the active power is stored and the fed active power is reduced of the active power is stored and the fed active power is reduced
according to the gradient. according to the gradient.
The active power is regulated according to the gradient as long as The subsequent grid feed behavior depends on changes in the
the grid frequency lies between fstart and fstop. grid frequency.
The active power feed is stopped when the grid frequency a)
exceeds fstop.
When the grid frequency falls again, the fed active power stored
feeding remains stopped until the grid frequency falls below fstart at this time is maintained before reaching fstop.
again.
Feeding is resumed at the stored instantaneous value when the
Feeding is resumed at the stored instantaneous value when the grid frequency falls below frestart.
grid frequency falls below fstart again.
b)
The active power feed is stopped when the grid frequency
exceeds fstop.
Feeding remains stopped until the grid frequency falls below fre-
start.
Feeding is resumes at the stored instantaneous value when the

grid frequency falls below frestart again.
fstop is automatically calculated using the following formula:

fstop = fstart + (1 / gradient)
8 Settings
Setting options
F Start The grid frequency above which the active power being fed is 50.00 .. 55.00 Hz
reduced.
F Restart The grid frequency below which the active power being fed is 50.00 .. 55.00 Hz
reduced.
Gradient When the grid frequency exceeds F Start the active power being 0 .. 100%
fed is continuously reduced by the value specified here.
T Restart When the grid frequency falls below F Restart again, the inverter 0 .. 600 s
waits for the time specified here before removing the previously
imposed reduction of fed active power.
Menu item path

Power vs. Frequency
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Power Limit 5. Use the and buttons to select the Power vs. Frequency entry and then press
Power vs. Frequency the ENT button.
P(V)
8 Settings
Setting the mode
F Start: 50.20Hz
F Recovery: 50.20Hz
Gradient: 100% The currently set mode is displayed after the entry.
7. Use the and buttons to select a mode and presse the ENT button.
F Start: 50.20Hz
F Recovery: 50.20Hz
Gradient: 100% The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
9. Use the and buttons to set the value and press the ENT button.
8 Settings
8.5.3 P (V) (regulating the active power via the

grid voltage)
Overview
This function allows you to regulate the active power fed into the
grid via the grid voltage.
Setting options
P lock-in 10 .. 100%
P lock-out 0 .. 50%
V lock-in 230.0 .. 292.0 V
V lock-out 207.0 .. 292.0 V
T Restart 10 .. 900 s
Menu item path

P(V)
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Power Limit 5. Use the and buttons to select the P(V) entry and then press the ENT button.
Power vs. Frequency
P(V)
8 Settings
Setting the mode
Modus: EIN 6. Use the and buttons to select the Mode entry and then press the ENT button.
P lock-in: 20%
P lock-out: 5%
V lock-in: 253.0V The currently set mode is displayed after the entry.
Modus: EIN 8. Use the and buttons to select a parameter and then press the ENT button.
P lock-in: 20%
P lock-out: 5%
V lock-in: 253.0V The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
8 Settings
8.5.4 Constant cos phi (cos φ)

Overview
This function allows you to set a constant cos φ.
Setting options
Cos Phi Constant cos phi (cos φ), capacitive or inductive 0.80 .. 0.99 cap
1
0.80 .. 0.99 ind
Menu item path

Main Menu > Active/Reactive Pwr > Reactive Power Ctrl >
Constant cosphi
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Active Power Ctrl 4. Use the and buttons to select the Reactive Power Ctrl entry and then press
Reactive Power Ctrl the ENT button.
Constant cos phi 5. Use the and buttons to select the Constant cos phi entry and then press the
Cos phi (P) ENT button.
Constant Q
Q(V)
8 Settings
Setting the mode
Cos phi: Ind 1.00
Cos phi: Ind 1.00
8 Settings
8.5.5 Cos phi (P) (regulate cos phi via active

power)
Overview
This function allows you to regulate cos phi (cos φ) via the via
active power.
cos φ
0.8
Upper
limit
1.0
P/Pn
Lower
limit
0.8
Lower Upper 100%
limit limit
Setting options
0.80 .. 0.99 cap

Q upper The upper limit of cos phi (cos φ). 1
0.80 .. 0.99 ind
P lower The lower limit of the active power. 0 .. 100%
0.80 .. 0.99 cap

Q lower The lower limit of cos phi (cos φ). 1
0.80 .. 0.99 ind
P upper The upper limit of the active power. 0 .. 100%
V lock-in 230.0 .. 253.0 V
V lock-out 207.0 .. 230.0 V
Menu item path

Main Menu > Active/Reactive Pwr > Reactive Power Ctrl
> Cos phi (P)
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
8 Settings
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Constant cos phi 5. Use the and buttons to select the Cos phi (P) entry and then press the ENT
Cos phi (P)
button.
Constant Q
Q(V)
Setting the mode
Q upper: Ind 1.00
P lower: 45%
Q lower: Ind 1.00 The currently set mode is displayed after the entry.
7. Use the and buttons to select a mode and then press the EXIT button.
Q upper: Ind 1.00
P lower: 45%
Q lower: Ind 1.00 The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
8 Settings
8.5.6 Constant Q (constant reactive power)

Overview
This function allows you to set constant reactive power.
Setting options
0 .. 100% cap
The constant reactive power as a percentage of the nominal apparent
Fixed Q 0%
power.
0 .. 100% ind
Menu item path

> Constant Q
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Constant cos phi 5. Use the and buttons to select the Constant Q entry and then press the ENT
Cos phi (P)
button.
Constant Q
Q(V)
8 Settings
Setting the mode
Fix Q: Ind 90%
Fix Q: Ind 90%
8 Settings
8.5.7 Q (V) – Regulating reactive power via volt-

age
Overview
This function allows you to regulate the reactive power via the
voltage.
This function is only available for medium-voltage grids.
63%
Q inductive
Qs limit
V2i V1i V
V1s V2s
Q capacitive
Qi limit
63%
184.0 V 230.0 V 264.5 V
Case 1: Grid voltage > nominal voltage

When the grid voltage drops below the lower voltage limit V1s the
inverter begins feeding inductive reactive power.
If the Delay time is greater than 0 (zero), the inverter waits for
the time specified here to see if the grid voltage falls below V1s
again, before feeding capacitive reactive power.
When the grid voltage increases again, the inductive reactive
power is increased according to the ramp specified by the char-
acteristic curve.
When the grid voltage exceeds the upper voltage limit V2s
the inductive reactive power remains at the level specified in
Qs Limit.
Case 2: Grid voltage < nominal voltage

When the grid voltage drops below the upper voltage limit V1i
the inverter begins feeding capacitive reactive power.
If the Delay time is greater than 0 (zero), the inverter waits for
the time specified here to see if the grid voltage rises above V1i
again, before feeding capacitive reactive power.
When the grid voltage increases again, the capacitive reactive
power is increased according to the ramp specified by the char-
acteristic curve.
When the grid voltage drops below the lower voltage limit V2i
the capacitive reactive power remains at the level specified in
Qi Limit.
8 Settings
Setting options
V1s The lower voltage limit for feeding inductive reactive power. 220.0 .. 292.0 V
V2s The upper voltage limit for feeding inductive reactive power. 220.0 .. 292.0 V
Qs limit The limit value for inductive reactive power. The value is set as a per- ind 63% .. 1% | 0%
centage of the nominal apparent power Sn. This value is connected to
the parameter V2s.
V1i The upper voltage limit for feeding capacitive reactive power. 184.0 .. 254.0 V
V2i The lower voltage limit for feeding capacitive reactive power. 184.0 .. 254.0 V
Qi limit The limit value for capacitive reactive power. The value is set as a cap 63% .. 1% | 0%
percentage of the nominal apparent power Sn. This value is con-
nected to the parameter V2i.
T Delay Delay time before feeding reactive power. 0 .. 120 s
Lock-in power The upper limit of the active power range in which the function is Cannot be changed
active. The value is set as a percentage of the nominal active power.
Lock-out power The lower limit of the active power range in which the function is Cannot be changed
active. The value is set as a percentage of the nominal active power.
Menu item path

> Q(V)
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Constant cos phi 5. Use the and buttons to select the Q(V) entry and then press the ENT button.
Cos phi (P)
Constant Q
Q(V)
8 Settings
Setting the mode
Mode: OFF 6. Use the and buttons to select the Mode entry and then press the ENT button.
V1s: 248.4V
V2s: 253.0V
Qs limit: Ind 44% The currently set mode is displayed after the entry.
Mode: OFF 8. Use the and buttons to select a parameter and then press the ENT button.
V1s: 248.4V
V2s: 253.0V
Qs limit: Ind 44% The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
8 Settings
8.6 FRT (Fault Ride Through)

Overview

this document.

the case of short-term grid voltage dropouts.
Menu item path

Main menu > Settings > FRT
Setting options
Ugrid/Un
100%
Umin
Stay connected
to the grid
U1
Disconnect from grid
Vdrop
t0 t1 t3 Time
t0 : The time at which a voltage collapse begins.

The upper voltage limit of the voltage range in which this function is
Dead Band not active. -20 .. 0%
The percentage value relates to the nominal voltage.
Vdrop Voltage drop 0 .. 90%
t1 Time t1 0.0 .. 5.0 s
U1 Voltage U1 20 .. 90%
t3 Time t3 0.0 .. 5.0 s
K factor Switching current factor 0.0 .. 10.0
8 Settings
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Password 0 * * *
Setting the mode
Dead band: -10%
Vdrop: 0%
t1: 0.30s The currently set mode is displayed after the entry.
Dead band: -10%
Vdrop: 0%
t1: 0.30s The currently set value is displayed after the entry.
9 Measurements and statistics
9. Measurements and statistics

The following information is available:
Type of information Description
Measurements Current data for various parameters
Energy log Information on the energy generated over the entire usage period of the inverter
Event log A list of major events, e.g. warning messages, faults, parameter changes etc., with date and time.
Inverter Information on general settings, grid settings, active power and reactive power monitoring, firmware
information versions etc. (see “8.2 “Inverter info.” menu area (current settings)”, page 76)
9.1 Measurements
Overview
This menu displays the current data for various parameters in
real time.
Setting options
The displayed information cannot be edited.
Menu item path

Main menu > Meter
Displaying measurements
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Meter 2. Use the and buttons to select the Meter entry and then press the ENT button.
Energy Log
Event Log
Inverter Info.
3. Use the and buttons to page through the menu.
Press the EXIT button to cancel.
AC L1 L2 L3 AC side
V 0 0 0 V The instantaneous values for phases L1, L2 and L3 are shown.

I 0 0 0 A V: AC voltage in V
P 0 0 0 W I: AC current in A
P: AC active power in W
PF: cap 0.95 AC side
Power: 0 W cos phi: Active power factor cos phi

Frequency: 0 Hz Power: Instantaneous active power being fed in kW
Frequency: Current grid frequency in Hz
E-Today: 0 kWh E-Today: Amount of energy generated today up to now
DC DC1 DC2 DC side
V 0 0 V The instantaneous values for DC inputs DC1 and DC2 are shown.
I 0 0 A V: DC voltage in V
P 0 0 W I: DC current in A
P: DC active power in W
9.2 Energy log
Overview
This menu shows the energy yields for various time periods.
Setting options
The displayed information cannot be edited.
Menu item path

Main menu > Energy log
Displaying the energy log
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Meter 2. Use the and buttons to select the Energy Log entry and then press the ENT
Energy Log
button.
Event Log
Inverter Info.
Life Energy 3. Use the and buttons to page through the menu.
Day Energy Press the ENT button to open a submenu.
Month Energy
Press the EXIT button to cancel.
Life Energy
Life Energy E-Total: The energy generated over the runtime period.
E-total: 0kWh Runtime: Total running time of the inverter.

Runtime: 0hrs
Day Energy
Day Energy Amount of energy generated per day.
2016.05.19 0kWh
2016.05.18 0kWh
2016.05.17 0kWh
Month Energy
Day Energy Amount of energy generated per month.
2016.05.19 0kWh
2016.05.18 0kWh
2016.05.17 0kWh
9.3 Event log

The event log contains error event messages and a grid report.
9.3.1 Error events
Overview
This menu shows a list with the last 30 error events.
Setting options
The list can be deleted.
Menu item path

Main Menu > Event Log > Error Events
Displaying error events
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Meter 2. Use the and buttons to select the Event Log entry and then press the ENT
Energy Log
button.
Event Log
Inverter Info.
Error Events 3. Use the and buttons to select the Error Events entry and then press the ENT
Grid Report
button.
1. 23/02/2016 17:20 4. Use the and buttons to page through the menu.
AC Freq High Press the EXIT button to cancel.
2. 22/02/2016 08:20
AC Volt Low
Deleting error events
The grid report is also deleted together with the

error events!
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Energy Log
button.
Event Log
Inverter Info.
Error Events 3. Use the and buttons to select the Error Events entry and then press the ENT
Grid Report
button.
→→ The list of error events is displayed.
1. 23/02/2016 17:20 4. Press and hold the , and ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.
AC Freq High
→→ A confirmation prompt is displayed.
2. 22/02/2016 08:20
AC Volt Low
Clear Event Logs?
Yes / No
þþ The event log has now been deleted.

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9.3.2 Grid report
Overview
This menu shows a list with the last 5 error events.
Setting options
The list can be deleted.
Menu item path

Main Menu > Event Log > Grid Report
Displaying the grid report
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Energy Log
button.
Event Log
Inverter Info.
Error Events 3. Use the and buttons to select the Grid Report entry and then press the ENT
Grid Report
button.
1. 23/02/2016 17:20 4. Use the and buttons to page through the menu.
AC Freq High Press the EXIT button to cancel.
2. 22/02/2016 08:20
AC Volt Low
Deleting the grid report
The error events are also deleted together with

the grid report!
Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Energy Log
button.
Event Log
Inverter Info.
Error Events 3. Use the and buttons to select the Grid Report entry and then press the ENT
Grid Report
button.
→→ The list of error events is displayed.
1. 23/02/2016 17:20 4. Press and hold the , and ENT buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.
AC Freq High
→→ A confirmation prompt is displayed.
2. 22/02/2016 08:20
AC Volt Low
Clear Event Logs?
Yes / No
þþ The event log has now been deleted.

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10 Error events and troubleshooting
10. Error events and troubleshooting
DANGER
Electrical shock
nected from all power sources, this voltage
Therefore, always carry out the following steps
before working on the inverter:
position.
restored.
DANGER
Electrical shock
position.
accidentally.
WARNING
Heavy weight
gear.
Only Delta Customer Service is permitted to

perform repair work and replace inverter compo-
nents.
Exceptions:
►► Replacing the fans.
►► Cleaning the air inlets/outlets.
Failure to adhere to this requirement will invali-
date the warranty.
The Delta Customer Service contact information
for your country is provided on the last page of
this document.
10.1 Error
Number Message Possible cause Correction suggestions
Mains grid frequency lies above the OFR setting
Check the grid frequency on the inverter display.
AC Freq High (overfrequency detection).
E01
(AC Freq High) Check the country setting on the inverter dis-
Incorrect country setting.
play.
Mains grid frequency lies below the UFR setting
AC Freq Low Check the grid frequency on the inverter display.
E02 (underfrequency detection).
(AC Freq Low)
Incorrect country or grid type setting. Check the country and grid type settings.
Mains grid voltage lies above the OVR setting
Check the grid voltage on the inverter display.
(overvoltage detection).
E11, E13,
AC Volt High
E16, E18, Supply voltage is greater than the OVR Langs.
(AC Volt High) Check the grid voltage on the inverter display.
E21, E23 setting during operation.
Incorrect country or grid type setting. Check the country and grid type settings.
Mains grid voltage lies below the UVR setting Check the grid voltage connection at the
(undervoltage detection). inverter terminals.
E10, E15, AC Volt Low
E20 (AC Volt Low) Incorrect country or grid type setting. Check the country and grid type settings.
Incorrectly wired AC plug. Check the wiring of the AC plug.
Grid Quality Non-linear load in the grid and in the vicinity of If necessary, the grid connection must be far
E07
(Grid Quality) the inverter. away from a non-linear load.
HW Connect Fail
E08 Incorrectly wired AC plug. Check the wiring of the AC plug.
(HW Connect Fail)
Insulation fault in the PV system. Check the insulation of the DC inputs.
Insulation
E34 Large PV system capacitance between Plus Check the capacitance and dry the PV modules
(Insulation)
and Ground or Minus and Ground or both. if necessary.
Turn the AC/DC disconnector to the ON posi-
The AC/DC disconnector is in the OFF position.
tion.
No Grid
E09 Check the connection in the AC plug and its
(No Grid) AC plug is not correctly connected.
connection to the inverter.
Incorrectly wired AC plug. Check the wiring of the AC plug.
Change the solar system setting so that the DC
Solar1 High The DC input voltage at DC1 is greater than the
E30 input voltage at DC1 lies below the maximum
(Solar1 High) maximum permissible DC input voltage.
permissible DC input voltage.
Solar2 High The DC input voltage at DC2 is greater than the
E31 input voltage at DC1 lies below the maximum
(Solar2 High) maximum permissible DC input voltage.
permissible DC input voltage.
10.2 Warnings
Check the DC input voltage at DC1 on the
Solar1 Low The DC input voltage at DC1 is less than the inverter display.
W01
(Solar1 Low) minimum permissible DC input voltage.
There may be insufficient solar irradiation.
Check the DC input voltage at DC2 on the
Solar2 Low The DC input voltage at DC2 is less than the inverter display.
W02
(Solar2 Low) minimum permissible DC input voltage.
Remove all objects that might be blocking the
One or more fans are blocked.
fans.
HW Fan
W11
(HW Fan) One or more fans are defective. Replace the fans.
One or more fans are disconnected. Check the connections for all fans.
The inverter has been hit by lightning. Check the inverter status.
One or more surge protection devices are
SPD Fail Replace the defective surge protection devices.
defective.
(SPD Fail)
One or more surge protection devices are incor-
Check all surge protection devices.
rectly fitted.
10.3 Faults
F36, F37, Overvoltage during operation. Contact Delta Customer Service.
AC Current High
F38, F39,
(AC Current High) Internal error. Contact Delta Customer Service.
F40, F41
Incomplete independent or parallel configuration
Check the input connections.
between the inputs.
Bus Unbalance
F30
(Bus Unbalance) Grounding of the PV system. Check the insulation of the PV system.
Internal error. Contact Delta Customer Service.
F60, F61, DC Current High
F70, F71 (DC Current High)
Insulation fault in the PV system. Check the insulation of the DC inputs.
Ground Current Large PV system capacitance between Plus Check the capacitance, it must be < 2.5 µF.
F24
(Ground Current) and Ground or Minus and Ground. Install an external transformer if necessary.
Large grid harmonics. Check the grid waveform. The grid connection
HW AC OCR must be far away from non-linear loads; if nec-
F45 essary, move further away.
(HW AC OCR)
The DC input voltage is greater than the maxi-
input voltage at DC1 lies below the maximum
mum permissible DC input voltage.
F31, F33, HW Bus OVR permissible DC input voltage.
F35 (HW Bus OVR)
Overvoltage during operation. Contact Delta Customer Service.
HW COMM1
F23 Internal error. Contact Delta Customer Service.
(HW COMM1)
HW COMM2
(HW COMM2)
HW Connect Fail
(HW Connect Fail)
HW CT A Fail
(HW CT A Fail)
HW CT B Fail
(HW CT B Fail)
HW CT C Fail
(HW CT C Fail)
Check the grid waveform. The grid connection
F01, F02, HW DC Injection The grid waveform is abnormal. must be far away from non-linear loads; if nec-
F03 (HW DC Injection) essary, move further away.
Check the DC input voltage on the inverter dis-
F15, HW DSP ADC1, The DC input voltage is less than the minimum play.
F16, HW DSP ADC2, required DC voltage.
F17 HW DSP ADC3
HW Efficiency Incorrect calibration. Check the accuracy of the voltage and power.
F20
(HW Efficiency) Internal error. Contact Delta Customer Service.

HW NTC1 Fail,
F06, Ambient temperature is > 90 °C or < -30 °C. Check the system environment.
HW NTC2 Fail,
F08,
HW NTC3 Fail,
F09,
HW NTC4 Fail
F10 Fault in the detection circuit. Check the detection circuit in the Inverter.
(HW NTCx Fail)
Check the DC input voltage on the inverter dis-
The DC input voltage is less than the minimum play.
F18, HW Red ADC1, required DC voltage.
F19 HW Red ADC2 There may be insufficient solar irradiation.
HW ZC Fail
(HW ZC Fail)
RCMU Fail
(RCMU Fail)
Relay Open
F13, F29 Internal error. Contact Delta Customer Service.
(Relay Open)
Relay Short Internal error. Contact Delta Customer Service.

F28
(Relay Short) Fault in the relay driver circuit. Check the driver circuit in the Inverter.
Temperature High The ambient temperature is > 60 °C. Check the system environment.
F05
(Temperature High)
Temperature Low The ambient temperature is < -30 °C. Check the system environment.
F07
(Temperature Low) Internal error. Contact Delta Customer Service.
11 Maintenance
11. Maintenance WARNING

Heavy weight
DANGER The inverter is very heavy.
Electrical shock ►► The inverter must be lifted and carried by
Potentially fatal voltage is applied to the inverter at least 3 people or using appropriate lifting
during operation. When the inverter is discon- gear.
position.
restored.
DANGER
Electrical shock
position.
accidentally.
WARNING
Electrical shock
necessary.
the inverter.
11 Maintenance
11.1 Periodic maintenance

Perform the following checks every 6 months.
●● Check the string fuses. Measure the current using a current
transformer.
●● Check the fans for soiling and clean if necessary.
●● Test the fans, see “11.2 Checking the fans”, page 136.
●● Check the air inlets for soiling and clean if necessary.
11 Maintenance
11.2 Checking the fans

The inverter must be supplied with DC voltage in order to be able
to perform the fan test.
Menu item path

Main menu > General settings > Test Menu
Performing the fan test

Power: 0W
E-Today: 0kWh
Inverter Info.
Active/Reactive Pwr
FRT
Test menu 3. Use the and buttons to select the Test Menu entry and then press the ENT but-
ton.
Fan Test 4. Use the and buttons to select the Fan Test entry and then press the ENT but-
ton.
Fan Test OFF 5. Use the and buttons to select the Fan Test entry again and then press the ENT
Fan Test Result
button.
Fan Test ON 6. To start the fan test, use the and buttons to set the Fan Test entry to ON and
Fan Test Result then press the ENT button.
→→ The fan test starts after approx. 5 seconds.
→→ The fans audibly accelerate to maximum speed. The fans have reached maximum
speed when the fan noise remains constant.
7. Allow the fans to run at a maximum speed for approximately 20 seconds.

→→ The Alarm LED starts flashing after about 10 seconds if a fan is not functioning cor-
rectly.
→→ If all fans are functioning correctly the Alarm LED remains off.
Fan Test OFF 8. To end the fan test, use the and buttons to set the Fan Test entry to OFF and
Fan Test Result then press the ENT button.
→→ The fan speed drops and the fans come to a standstill.
Fan Test OFF 9. To see the results of the fan test, use the and buttons to select the Fan Test
Fan Test Result Results entry and then press the ENT button.
11 Maintenance
The list shows the fans that are defective.
Failed Fan: Result when no fans are defective.
Empty
Failed Fan: Result when one fan is defective.
Ext Fan 1
11 Maintenance
11.3 Replacing/cleaning the fans
DANGER
Electrical shock
Potentially lethal voltage is still present on the in-
ner electrical components of the inverter after the
AC/DC disconnector has been opened.
position.
restored.
NOTICE
After unscrewing the fan block, the entire weight
of the fan block hangs on the fan power supply
cables.
►► You should therefore hold the fan block with
one hand when unscrewing.
NOTICE
Do not use any sharp, pointed or hard objects for
cleaning.
Do not use liquids for cleaning.
2. Disconnect the connection between the inverter and the

solar modules (DC).

grid (AC).
4. Use a voltmeter to check that the AC and DC connections

are free of voltage.
11 Maintenance
5. Unscrew and unplug the AC plug.
6. Use the mounting tool to release the DC plugs and then pull
them out.
7. Wait for at least 10 seconds until the internal capacitors

have discharged.
8. Unscrew and carefully pull out the fan block.
11 Maintenance
9. Pull the plugs of the power supply cable out of the fan con-
nectors.
11 Maintenance
10. Clean the fans with a compressed air cleaner or a stiff

paintbrush.
11. Insert the plugs of the power supply cable into the fan con-
nectors.
CLICK
11 Maintenance
12. Insert the fan block and screw in place.
11 Maintenance
13. Plug in the DC plugs.
14. Plug in the AC plug and screw tight.
11 Maintenance
11.4 Cleaning the air inlets
The screws on the filter housing are very small

and can easily fall down. You should therefore
use a magnetic screwdriver.
∫
1. Unscrew and remove the air inlet covers.
11 Maintenance
2. Clean the filters with a compressed air cleaner or a stiff

paintbrush.
3. Fit the air inlet covers and screw in place.
11 Maintenance
11.5 Replacing the surge protection devices
DANGER
Electrical shock
Potentially lethal voltage is still present on the in-
ner electrical components of the inverter after the
AC/DC disconnector has been opened.
position.
restored.
The surge protection devices are replaced as

a block. You can obtain spare parts from Delta
Customer Service. The contact information is
provided on the last page of this document
∫
You should use a magnetic screwdriver to pre-

vent the screws from falling into the inverter.
∫
11 Maintenance
them out.
4. Unscrew and remove the fuse box cover.
11 Maintenance
5. Pull out both power cable plugs.
6. Pull out the communication cable plug.
7. Unscrew the 6 screws and lift out the block with the
defective surge protection devices.
11 Maintenance
8. Fit the new block with the surge protection devices and
screw in place using the 6 screws.
9. Plug in the communication cable plug.
11 Maintenance
10. Plug in both power cable plugs.
CLICK
The fuse box cover must sit correctly and prop-

erly seal the fuse box in order to ensure an IP65
degree of protection.
11. Fit the fuse box cover and screw in place.
11 Maintenance
11 Maintenance
11.6 Replacing string fuses
Replace only with the string fuses specified in the

table!
Delta reserves the right to invalidate all warranty
claims if other string fuses are used and this
results in problems with the inverter or the instal-
lation.
them out.
11 Maintenance
4. Unscrew and remove the fuse box cover.
5. Localize the defective string fuse using a current

transformer.
6. Pull out the fuse holder of the defective string fuse using
your fingers.
11 Maintenance
7. Replace the defective string fuse with a new string fuse.
8. Insert the fuse holder of the new string fuse using your
fingers.
The fuse box cover must sit correctly and prop-

erly seal the fuse box in order to ensure an IP65
degree of protection.
9. Fit the fuse box cover and screw in place.
11 Maintenance
12 Decommissioning
12. Decommissioning
DANGER
Electrical shock
position.
restored.
DANGER
Electrical shock
position.
accidentally.
WARNING
Heavy weight
gear.
12 Decommissioning

solar modules (DC).

grid (AC).
4. Use a voltmeter to check that the AC and DC connections

are free of voltage.
5. Fit the sealing cap on the AC connection.
12 Decommissioning
them out.
8. Seal the DC connections using the sealing caps
12 Decommissioning
9. Unscrew the cable gland of the communication connection

and remove the cable gland and seal
10. Unscrew and carefully pull out the cover. The communica-
tion card is screwed to the cover.
12 Decommissioning
11. Remove the cable and re-insert the cover with the commu-
nications card and screw tight.
12. Insert the rubber plug in the seal.
12 Decommissioning
13. Fit the seal and cable gland and screw the cable gland
tight.
14. Unscrew the grounding cable.
15. Refit the grounding screw, spring washer, washer and lock
washer.
12 Decommissioning
16. Unscrew the inverter from the wall or mounting system at

both sides.
17. Lift the inverter off the mounting plate.
12 Decommissioning
18. Place the inverter in the original box.
The following steps are only necessary when

your wish to completely decommission and store
the inverter.
19. Pack all parts originally included in delivery (see “4.1 Scope
of delivery”, page 11) in the original box for storing the
inverter.
20. Adhere to the specified environmental conditions when

storing the inverter, see “13. Technical data”, page 164.
13 Technical data
13. Technical data
Input (DC) RPI M50A_12s

Maximum recommended PV power
Symmetrical load 63 kWP
Asymmetrical load 70 kWP
Maximum input power (total / per input) 58 kW / 34.8 kW 1)
Rated power 52 kW
Input voltage range 200 ... 1100 VDC 2)
Nominal voltage 600 VDC
Cut-in voltage 250 VDC
Cut-in power 40 W
MPP input voltage range 200 ... 1000 VDC
MPP input voltage range with full power
Symmetrical load 520 ... 800 VDC
Asymmetrical load 620 ... 800 VDC
Asymmetrical load 60/40%; 40/60%
Maximum input power, total (DC1/DC2) 100 A (50 A / 50 A)
Maximum short circuit power upon fault 72 A (12 A per string)
Parallel inputs: 1 MPP tracker;
Number of MPP trackers
separate inputs: 2 MPP tracker
Number of DC inputs, total (DC1/DC2) 12 (6 / 6)
Electrical isolation No
Overvoltage category 3)
III
String fuses 15 A 4)
Surge protection devices Type 2, replaceable
Output (AC) RPI M50A_12s

Maximum apparent power 5) 55 kVA 6)
Rated apparent power 5) 50 kVA
230 ±20 %/400 VAC ±20 %,
Nominal voltage 7)
3 phases + PE or 3 phases + N + PE
Max. current 80 A
Switch-on current 200 A / 100 µs
Nominal frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Frequency range 7) 45 ... 65 Hz
Configurable power factor 0.8 cap ... 0.8 ind
Total harmonic distortion <3%
DC infeed <0.5% at nominal current
Power loss in night mode <2.5 W
Overvoltage category 3) II
Surge protection devices Type 2, replaceable
13 Technical data
Mechanical details RPI M50A_12s

Dimensions (W x H x D) 612 x 740 x 278 mm
Weight 74 kg
Cooling 5 fans
China Aviation Optical-Electrical Technology Co.
AC connection type
PVE5T125KE36
DC connection type 12 x multi-contact MC4
2 x RS485, 2 x dry contacts, 1 x external power-off,
Communication interfaces
6 x digital inputs
General specifications RPI M50A_12s

Delta model name RPI M50A_12s
Delta part number RPI503M221000
Maximum efficiency 98.6%
EU efficiency 98.4%
Operating temperature range -25 ... +60 °C
Operating temperature range without derating -25 ... +48 °C
Storage temperature range -30 ... +60 °C
Relative humidity 0 ... 100%, non-condensing
Max. operating height 2000 m above sea level
Standards and guidelines RPI M50A_12s

Safety class as per IEC 60529 IP65
Safety class as per IEC 61140 I
Soiling class as per IEC 60664-1 II
Overload behavior Current limiting, power limiting
Safety IEC 62109-1 / -2, CE-compliance
EMC EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3
Fault-free operation IEC 61000-4-2 / -3 / -4 / -5 / -6 / -8
Harmonic distortion EN 61000-3-2
Fluctuations and fibrillations EN 61000-3-3
Grid connection guidelines You will find the current list at www.solar-inverter.com.
1)
Maximum 34.8 kW per DC input with asymmetrical load (60/40 %)
2)
1000 V for inverter with firmware version less than DPS 1.32
3)
IEC 60664-1, IEC 62109-1
4)
The specified value applies for a temperature of 25 °C in the interior of the inverter. At higher temperatures, the value can drop by to 10 A.
5)
For cos phi = 1 (VA = W)
6)
Possible under the following conditions: DC input voltage > 580 V; symmetrical load; ambient temperature < 25 °C.
7)
AC voltage and frequency range are programmed using the corresponding country specifications.
Service - Europe
Austria [email protected] 0800 291 512 (toll free)

Belgium [email protected] 0800 711 35 (toll free)
Bulgaria [email protected] +421 42 4661 333
Czech Republic [email protected] 800 143 047 (toll free)
Denmark [email protected] 8025 0986 (toll free)
France [email protected] 0800 919 816 (toll free)
Germany [email protected] 0800 800 9323 (toll free)
Greece [email protected] +49 7641 455 549
Great Britain [email protected] 0800 051 4281 (toll free)
Israel [email protected] 800 787 920 (toll free)
Italy [email protected] 800 787 920 (toll free)
Netherlands [email protected] 0800 022 1104 (toll free)
Poland [email protected] +48 22 335 26 00
Portugal [email protected] +49 7641 455 549
Slovakia/Poland [email protected] 0800 005 193 (toll free)
Slovenia [email protected] +421 42 4661 333
Spain [email protected] 900 958 300 (toll free)
Switzerland [email protected] 0800 838 173 (toll free)
Turkey [email protected] +421 42 4661 333
Other European countries [email protected] +49 7641 455 549
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1. About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. Basic safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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9. Measurements and statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

10. Error events and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

11. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

12. Decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

13. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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1. About This Manual 1.3 Warning notices and warning symbols

1.2 Target audience of this manual

A notice provides information on efficient use of the

If necessary, the warning notices are also marked with warning

High electrical voltages or currents

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1.4 Writing and labeling conventions

Labeling of work instructions

Labeling of inverter components

Text on the inverter display Inverter info.

LED stays on.

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The following uses are regarded as not the intended purposes:

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4.1 Scope of delivery

Part Quantity Description Part Quantity Description

China Aviation Optical-Electrical

1 set with 3 sealing rings

Sealing rings for

Multi-Contact MC4-plug for DC +

Belgien Deutschland Österreich Schweiz

Check the delivery for completeness and all com-

Keep the packaging.

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4.2 Overview of components and connections

Fig. 4.1: Overview of components and connections

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4.3 Display, buttons, status LEDs

Fig. 4.2: Overview of display, buttons, and LEDs

Label Designation Use

Exit the current menu.

Move downwards in the menu.

Move upwards in the menu.

Select menu item.

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4.4 String fuses

Fig. 4.4: Assignment of the string fuses to the DC inputs

The inverter has string fuses on the DC side.

Fig. 4.5: The inverter uses Littlefuse string fuses

Fig. 4.3: Position of the string fuses on the inverter

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