Solis Manual EPM-5G+Series V1,0 (20230518)
Solis Manual EPM-5G+Series V1,0 (20230518)
Solis Manual EPM-5G+Series V1,0 (20230518)
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Manual installation
Figure 1.1 Front view guide
NOTE:
CT1 interface for EPM1-5G external CT connection.
CT1、CT2 and CT3 interfaces for EPM3-5G external CT connection.
Meter interface is for external meter connection.
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2. Safety Instructions 2. Safety Instructions
2.1 Safety Symbols 2.3 Notice For Use
Safety symbols used in this manual, which highlight potential safety risks and important The Export Power Manager has been constructed according to the applicable safety
safety information, are listed as follows: and technical guidelines.
Use the Export Device in installations that meet the following specification ONLY:
WARNING:
1. Permanent installation is required
WARNING symbol indicates important safety instructions, which if not
correctly followed, could result in serious injury or death. 2. The electrical installation must all the applicable regulations and standards.
3. The Export Power Manager must be installed according to the instructions stated in
NOTE:
this manual.
NOTE symbol indicates important safety instructions, which if not correctly
followed, could result in some damage or the destruction of the inverter. 4. The Export Power Manager must be installed according to correct technical
specification.
CAUTION:
5. To install the Export Device you should notice the phase of sampling voltage and the
CAUTION, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK symbol indicates important safety
instructions, which if not correctly followed, could result in electric shock. direction of sampling current, then you can connect sampling wires and CT
(current transformer).
CAUTION:
CAUTION, HOT SURFACE symbol indicates safety instructions, which if not
correctly followed, could result in burns.
WARNING:
Electrical installations must be done in accordance with the local and national
electrical safety standards.
WARNING:
It is forbidden to insert or unplug the CT cable with power on.
If accidentally disconnected the CT cable, please turn off the main AC
switch and wait for 5 mins before reconnect the cable.
CAUTION:
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover. There is no user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified and accredited service technicians.
CAUTION:
Risk of electric shock from energy stored in capacitors.
Do not remove cover until 5 minutes after disconnecting all sources of
supply expect service technician. Warranty may be voided if any
unauthorized removal of cover.
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3. Overview 4. Installation
3.1 Front Panel Display 4.1 Select a Location for the EPM
To select a location for the EPM, the following criteria should be considered:
The EPM is designed to work in extreme temperature range is from -25℃ to 60℃.
The EPM should be kept minimum 300mm clearance from the other device.
B
Figure 3.1 Front Panel Display
3.4 LCD
The two-line Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is located on the front panel of the EPM,
which shows the following information:
Export Power Manager operation status and data; Figure 4.2 Fix the bracket on the wall
Service messages for operator;
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4. Installation 4. Installation
4.3 Electrical Connections
Hang the EPM in the bracket by the steps below .(see Figure 4.3) The EPM is designed for electrical connection without removing the cover.
The meaning of the symbols located at bottom of the EPM is listed in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 The meaning of the symbols located at bottom of the EPM
NOTE:
A 5A breaker is recommended between the EPM and AC power supply.
Communication DC AC
PV
Solis Inverter Loads Internet RS485 Communication Cable
EPM
PV CT Grid
Communication DC AC
PV
Solis Inverter Loads Internet RS485 Communication Cable
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4. Installation 4. Installation
d. Strip the end of cable to 3mm.
x=3mm x=3mm
PV
Step-up Transformer SwitchGear Grid
Figure 4.10 Strip the cable(Single) Figure 4.11 Strip the cable(Three)
Communication DC AC e. Through the cable to the washer and use a suitable screw driver to fix the wire to the
PV
Solis Inverter Loads Internet RS485 Communication Cable connector. (Torque 10N*M is recommended)
φ8.0mm~φ9.5mm
Figure 4.7 EPM3-5G-PRO middle and high voltage side system connection diagram
PE
4.3.1 Make the Grid input cable L L
N N
a. Measure the distance from EPM to power distribution box. And find proper cable for
grid input. 3 core cable for Solis-EPM1-5G and 5 core cable for Solis-EPM3-5G and
Solis EPM3-5G-PRO. Figure 4.12 Welding wire to connector(Single)
b. For single phase inverter installation connect L, N, PE to pin L, N, (see figure 4.8).
c. For three phase inverter installation connect U, V, W to pin1, 2,3 and connect N to φ9.5mm~φ11.5mm
pin4, connect PE to (see figure 4.9).
PE
connect to N
U 1
connect to V 2
connect connect to W 3
1 connect
to N N N
to U
connect
3 connect 2 connect f. Assemble the connector. (Torque 10N*M is recommended)
to L
to W to V
Figure 4.8 Single phase connection Figure 4.9 Three phase connection
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4. Installation 4. Installation
4.3.2 Make RS485 cable(COMM-INV port) 4.3.3 Meter connection (only for EPM3-5G-PRO)
a. Refer to figure 4.16, the RS485 terminals for inverter and EPM are already assembled. Connection between EPM and meter
Tips:RS485 cable: preferred 0.5mm², max 1.0mm². EPM3-5G-PRO needs to connect to the RS485 communication of the meter to read and
. display the power, voltage, and current data on the grid side.
+ to connect RS485 A
φ25.5 - to connect RS485 B
Pre-made Cable in Meter Package A B
21 22 17 1819 20
b. Refer to figure 4.16, connect communication cable between inverter with EPM, and
then measure the distance from EPM to inverter. Use proper cable for RS485 INV L1 Grid L1
connection. (0.5mm²) INV L2 Grid L2
INV L3 Grid L3
GRID CT1/Meter CT2 CT3 Communication Comm-INV
INV N Grid N
INV PE Grid PE
Inverter 1 Inverter 2 Inverter n CT Arrow Grid
Rs485 IN | OUT Rs485 IN | OUT Rs485 IN | OUT L1 L2 L3 N PE
Load
19.5
88.2
45.4
Figure 4.19
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4. Installation 4. Installation
1.2 Meter specification
Ua Ub Uc Un Ia* Ia Ib* Ib Ic* Ic
Specification 3 phase 3 wires, 3 phase 4 wires
Reference voltage 3-110V, 3-400V, 3-480V, 3-66/115V, 3-230/400V, 3-277/480V
Input voltage fluctuation 0-120%
Voltage Consumption <10VA(Single phase) A
Impedance >2MΩ
Accuracy class Error±0.2% B
Input current 3-1(6)A
Current Consumption <1VA(Single phase rated current) C
Accuracy class Error±0.2%
Power Active, reactive, apparent power, error±0.5℅
Figure 4.21 Three phase four lines connect via CT
Frequency 45~65Hz,Error±0.2%
Energy Active energy(Accuracy class:0.5, 1), reactive energy(Accuracy class 2)
4.3.4 Connect and fix the CT
1 active optocoupler output, Resistive load(Voltage is not more than 24V, To detect the backflow power, the CTs need to be installed at the PCC
Energy pulse output
current is not more than 5mA) (Point of Common Coupling), instead of the load branch circuit.
Switching input 1 optocoupler input,Maximum allowed voltage: ~ 220V, OVC Ш
Width of pulse 80±20ms NOTE:
Pulse constant 400imp/kWh For three phase system, CT must be installed on U,V and W with correct
Interface and communication RS485:Modbus RTU sequence, otherwise EPM can not detect the correct data.
Range of communication address Modbus RTU:1~ 247; “The CT cable outer diameter is 6.5mm-7.5mm, cross-sectional area 1.5mm²”.
Baud rate 1200bps~19200bps
Working temperature -25℃~+55℃ a. Switch off the main switch, disconnect the line cables.
Relative humidity ≤95℅(No condensation) b. Insert the cables through the CT, make sure the P1 on CT is towards grid and P2 is
Altitude ≤ 2000m towards the inverter.
Installation environment Indoor use c. Reconnect the line cables.
Pollution degree Class 3
NOTE:
A The CT must be grounded on the secondary side.
N
Figure 4.20 Three phase four lines connect via CT
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4. Installation 5. Commission and decommission
5.1 Commissioning
1. Switch off all the AC breakers and DC breakers in the system.
Specification Dimensions(mm) Hole size(mm) 2. Complete AC and DC wirings for inverters by following inverter manuals.
CT Ratio
WxHxD axe AKH-0.66K
3. Connect AC cables to the Grid terminal on the EPM.
CT-30×20-100A 90 x 114 x 40 22 x 32 100:5A
4. Install the CTs to the grid connection side with correct direction as mentioned in EPM
CT-60×40-300A 114 x 140 x 36 42 x 62 300:5A
manual.
CT-80×40-600A 122 x 162 x 40 42 x 82 600:5A
a 5. Connect RS485 communication cables between inverters and EPM Comm-INV port.
CT-80×40-1000A 122 x 162 x 40 42 x 82 1000:5A e 6. Switch on the DC breakers for Inverters and set the inverters to "OFF" in LCD and
CT-160×80-2000A 184 x 254 x 52 82 x 162 2000:5A
Set "External EPM Set"- "5G EPM" -"Failsafe: ON". Then assign slave addresses
CT-160×80-3000A 184 x 254 x 52 82 x 162 3000:5A
accordingly in inverters.
Table 4.2 CT Ratio 7. Switch on all the AC breakers for inverters and EPM
8. Set EPM settings including“Inverter Qty Set”, "Backflow Power", "Set CT Ratio" and
NOTE: "Set Capacity" based on the actual system configuration.
Solis recommends customers to purchase suitable current transformers from 9. Turn on some loads and check the power flow data on EPM. Negative power indicates
local suppliers according to the max possible current in different projects.
taking power from grid and CT direction is correct. Positive power indicates export power
As long as the secondary current is 5A, no matter what the primary current is,
to grid and the CT direction is reversed (Change the CT direction accordingly).
it will not affect the warranty of the EPM devices and inverters.
Solis can also provide above current transformers as an optional accessory. 10. If the CT direction is confirmed correct and EPM is not reporting any alarms, set all
Customers can contact Solis sales rep to place the order based on their project inverters to ON in inverter LCD.
requirements. 11. Commissioning Completed.
NOTE:
When inverter connected to EPM, no other monitoring device is allowed to be
connected to the inverter.
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6. Operation 6. Operation
During normal operation, the display alternately shows the power of grid side and
the operation Status .Screens can also be scrolled manually by pressing the UP Display Description
and DOWN keys. Press the ENTER key to access to the Main Menu.
VacA_Grid: 000.0V
IacA_Grid: 000.0A
Information
VacB_Grid: 000.0V
IacB_Grid: 000.0A
Vac_Grid: Grid voltage and current.
Status:Normal
UP/DOWN
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Figure 6.1 Operation Overview Active_CPwr: +00000W Active_Pwr: Power of the power grid.
Active_TPwr: +00000W
Active_TPwr: :Power flows through CTs.
There are 4 status:
Inverter SN:
Normal: The system works normally XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Series number of the inverter.
RS485 AllFail: EPM has lost communication with ALL inverters
CT-Failsafe: Current Sensor failed Table 6.1 Information list
RS485Fail: EPM has lost communication with one or some of the inverters
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6. Operation 6. Operation
6.3 Settings 6.4 Advanced Info - Technicians Only
The following submenus are displayed when the Settings menu is selected:
1.Set Time NOTE:
To access to this area is for fully qualified and accredited technicians only.
2.Set Address
Enter menu “Advanced Info.” and “Advanced settings” (need password).
YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC>
NEXT=<ENT> OK=<ESC> Password:0010
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Figure 6.5 Enter password
Figure 6.3 Set Time
After enter the correct password the Main Menu will display a screen and be able to
Press the UP/DOWN keys to set time and data. Press the ENTER key to move from one access to the following information.
digit to the next (from left to right). Press the ESC key to save the settings and return to 1. Inverter Power 2. CT Connect Status 3. Version
the previous menu.
4. Model Inverter 5. Communication Data 6. Energy Info
->CTA_ connection:OK
CTB_ connection:OK
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6. Operation 6. Operation
6.4.3 Version 6.5 Advanced Settings - Technicians Only
The screen shows the model version and the software version of the Inverter.
NOTE:
To access to this area is for fully qualified and accredited technicians only.
Software Ver.: 11
Please follow 6.4 to enter password to access this menu.
Select Advanced Settings from the Main Menu to access the following options:
Figure 6.8 Version
1. Inverter Qty. Set 2. Backflow Power 3. Set CT Ratio 4. FailSafe ON/OFF
5. Backflow Work Mode 6. PELD ON/OFF 7. Transmit ON/OFF 8. System Updade
6.4.4 Model Inverter 9. Reset Password 10. Restore settings 11.Set Capacity
The screen shows the Rated power of inverters that are connected to the EPM.
6.5.1 Inverter Qty. Set
This submenu is used for setting inverter number.
Model: 50000
YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC>
Figure 6.9 Model Inverter
Total Inverter Num:09
Load Total E Press the UP/DOWN keys to set data.Press the ENTER key to set backflow power
INV Send Total E
Then press UP/DOWN keys to change the number( the times of 100).
Figure 6.11 Energy Info Press the ESC key to save the settings and return to the previous menu.
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6. Operation 6. Operation
6.5.3 Set CT Ratio
This is used to set the CT ratio for the current transformer. Mode “01”, As shown in the figure 6.17, the average limiting mode, the output power of each
Setting range is from 20:1 to 9900:1 with 10:1 interval. phase is the average of the three-phase load power, and it is more than the phase of the
For example, if 1000:5A current transformer is used, please set the ratio as 200:1 lowest power in three phases.
YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC>
Set Para:0030:1
Press the UP/DOWN keys to set data. Press the ENTER key to set CT Para.
Press the ESC key to save the settings and return to the previous menu.
YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC>
FailSafe: RUN Figure 6.17
Figure 6.15 FailSafe ON/OFF Mode “02”, As shown in the figure 6.18 the per phase limiting mode, the inverter only
generate the power that equals to one of three-phase load power that is the lowest
When the Fail Safe is set as "Run". If some of inverters lost communication with EPM ,
load power of a certain phase.
EPM’s LCD screen will display “ RS485 fail”; if all inverters lost communication with EPM,
then the LCD screen of EPM will display “fail safe”. And The inverter stops output power.
When the Fail Safe is set as "Stop", communication lost between EPM and inverters will not
affect the output of inverters.
Inverter
6.5.5 Backflow Work Mode
This submenu is used for set backflow work mode: 01, 02. “01” is the default mode.
YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC>
Mode:01
Figure 6.18
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6. Operation 6. Operation
6.5.6 Transmit ON/OFF 6.5.9 Restore Settings
This is a setting for Solis technician use only. When Restore Settings is selected, the LCD will display as shown in Figure 6.22.
Please keep the switch as OFF for normal use.
Are you sure?
YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC> YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC>
Switch:OFF
Figure 6.22 Restore Settings
Figure 6.19 Transmit ON/OFF
Press the ENTER key to execute the setting.
Press the ESC key to return to the previous menu.
6.5.7 System Update
The upgrade of EPM’s system can realize by external wire.
6.5.10 Set Capacity
Please consult our technical engineer for more details.
This item is used to set the sum of the capacities of the connected inverters.
YES=<ENT> NO=<ESC>
Current Ver.: 11 ->Capacity Setting
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6. Operation 7. Trouble Shooting
6.6 Inverter Set
EPM has two versions: EPM-2G, EPM-5G. While inverter is working with EPM, The EPM is designed in accordance with the most important international safety and
please be reminded to change the inverters settings as below: EMC requirements. Before delivering to the customer, the EPM has been subjected to
several tests to ensure its optimal operation and reliability.
NOTE:
If “5G EPM” is chosen, for inverters produced before Nov 30th 2019
(SN: XXXXXX19B30XXXX)need to update the firmware, please contact with
Solis local service center or [email protected] for instructions on
firmware update.
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8. Specifications 8. Specifications
Model Solis-EPM1-5G Model Solis-EPM3-5G
AC Input AC Input
Rated voltage 1/N/PE, 230V Rated voltage 3/N/PE, 230V/400V
Input voltage range 100V-300V (L-N) Input voltage range 175V-519V (L-L)
Voltage fluctuation ±20% Voltage fluctuation ±20%
Maximum input current 0.5A Maximum input current 0.5A
Input frequency range 45-65Hz Input frequency range 45-65Hz
Communication Communication
Inverter communication Modbus Inverter communication Modbus
Communication with inverter RS485 (Wired) Communication with inverter RS485 (Wired)
Maximum communication distance 1000m Maximum communication distance 1000m
Maximum communication inverter numbers 10 pcs Maximum communication inverter numbers 60 pcs
Monitoring WiFi/4G/LAN Stick (Optional) Monitoring WiFi/4G/LAN Stick (Optional)
General data General data
Installation environment Indoor Installation environment Indoor
Ambient temperature -25℃~+60℃ Ambient temperature -25℃~+60℃
Relative humidity 5%~95% Relative humidity 5%~95%
Max. operation altitude 2000m Max. operation altitude 2000m
Ingress protection IP65 Ingress protection IP65
Pollution degree PD 2(Inside), PD3(Outside) Pollution degree PD 2(Inside), PD3(Outside)
Overvoltage category III Overvoltage category III
Self power consumption <6W Self power consumption <6W
Dimensions(W*H*D) 364mm*276mm*114mm Dimensions(W*H*D) 364mm*276mm*114mm
Weight 2.1kg (without CT, Meter) Weight 2.1kg (without CT, Meter)
AC connection Quick connection terminal AC connection Quick connection terminal
Display LCD, 2*20Z Display LCD, 2*20Z
Smart meter No Smart meter No
CT conection Plug terminal CT conection Plug terminal
CT specification Optional (Secondary current is 5A) CT specification Optional (Secondary current is 5A)
Power control accuracy 1% Power control accuracy 1%
Features Features
Failsafe fuction Yes Failsafe fuction Yes
Remote upgrated Yes Remote upgrated Yes
PF adjustment No PF adjustment No
Control time 5s Control time 5s
Warranty 2 years Warranty 2 years
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8. Specifications
Model Solis-EPM3-5G-PRO
AC Input
Rated voltage 3/N/PE, 230V/400V
Input voltage range 175V-519V (L-L)
Voltage fluctuation ±20%
Maximum input current 0.5A
Input frequency range 45-65Hz
Communication
Inverter communication Modbus
Communication with inverter RS485 (Wired)
Maximum communication distance 1000m
Maximum communication inverter numbers 60 pcs
Monitoring WiFi/4G/LAN Stick (Optional)
General data
Installation environment Indoor
Ambient temperature -25℃~+60℃
Relative humidity 5%~95%
Max. operation altitude 2000m
Ingress protection IP65
Pollution degree PD 2(Inside), PD3(Outside)
Overvoltage category III
Self power consumption <6W
Dimensions(W*H*D) 364mm*276mm*114mm
Weight 2.1kg (without CT, Meter)
AC connection Quick connection terminal
Display LCD, 2*20Z
Smart meter Yes
CT conection Plug terminal
CT specification Optional (Secondary current is 5A)
Power control accuracy 1%
Features
Failsafe fuction Yes
Remote upgrated Yes
PF adjustment Yes
Control time 5s
Warranty 2 years
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