Installation Guide

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Table Of Contents

Disclaimers
- Important Notice
- FCC Compliance
Revision History
HANDLING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Safety Symbols Information
IMPORTANT INVERTER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 1: Overview
- The StorEdge Solution Components
- Additional Reference
- Installation Workflow
- Installation Equipment List
- Inverter Transport and Storage
Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers
- Safety
- Package Contents
- Installation Guidelines
- Step 1: Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers
- Step 2: Connecting a PV Module to a Power Optimizer
- Step 3: Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings
- Step 4: Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection
Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter
- Inverter Package Contents
- Identifying the Inverter
- Inverter Interfaces
- Mounting the Inverter
Chapter 4: Auto-transformer and Backed-up Loads Panel Installation (for Backup)
- Mounting the Auto-transformer
- Installing the Backed-up Loads Panel
Chapter 5: Meter Installation
Chapter 6: Commissioning the Installation
- Removing the Inverter Cover
- Step 1: Activating the System
- Step 2: Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter
- Step 3: Verifying Proper Activation
- Step 4: Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data
Chapter 7: StorEdge Inverter Connections
- Installing the 9V Battery and Fuses
- Connecting the Strings to the Inverter
- Connecting to the Battery
- DIP Switch Setup
- Connecting Communication to the Meter
- Connecting to AC
Chapter 8: User Interface
- LCD User Buttons
- Inverter Configuration – Setup Mode
- Configuration Menu Options
- Status Screens - Operational Mode
Chapter 9: Setting Up Communication to the Monitoring Platform
- Communication Options
- Communication Connectors
- Creating an Ethernet (LAN) Connection
- Creating an RS485 Bus Connection
- Verifying the Connection
Chapter 10: System Configuration
- Upgrading the Inverter Firmware Version
- Configuring the RS485 Bus for Battery and Meter Connection
- Configuring StorEdge Applications
- Verifying StorEdge Components Functionality
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
- Communication Troubleshooting
- Power Optimizer Troubleshooting
- StorEdge Connection Unit LEDs
- Additional StorEdge Troubleshooting
- StorEdge Error Codes
Appendix B: Opening Conduit Drill Guides
Appendix C: Replacing and Adding System Components
- Replacing an Inverter
- 9V Battery Replacement
- Fuse Replacement
- Battery Replacement
Appendix D: External Rapid Shutdown
Appendix E: Mechanical Specifications
- Inverter Dimensions
- Auto-transformer Dimensions
Appendix F: Powering the LG Chem Battery Off and On
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ZigBee

This option enables wireless connection of one or several devices to a

ZigBee Gateway, for wireless communication to the monitoring platform.

The ZigBee Gateway is provided with an installation guide, which should

be reviewed prior to connection. Refer to

https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/se-zigbee-home-gateway-

installation-guide.pdf.

Communication Connectors

Two communication glands are used for connection of the various communication

options. Each gland has three openings. The table below describes the functionality of

each opening. Unused openings should remain sealed.

Gland# Opening Functionality Cable size (diameter)

1 (PG16)

One small External antenna cable 2-4 mm

Two large

Ethernet connection

(CAT5/6), ZigBee, or

Cellular

4.5-7 mm

2 (PG13.5) All three RS485 2.5-5 mm

Figure 33: Communication Glands

The communication board has a standard RJ45 terminal block for Ethernet connection,

and a 9-pin terminal block for RS485 connection, as shown below:

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