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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- StorEdge Inverter
- Auto-Transformer Technical Specifications

Chapter 5: Meter Installation

The StorEdge solution requires connecting a meter for Smart Energy Management

applications, such as maximizing self-consumption. For backup power only, installing a

meter is not required. Refer to the table on page 16.

To install the SolarEdge meter, refer to the installation guide supplied with it:

http://www.solaredge.com/files/pdfs/solaredge-meter-installation-guide-na.pdf.

RS485 wiring specifications:

Cable type: Min. 3-wire shielded twisted pair (a shielded Ethernet cable

(CAT5/5E STP) may be used)

Wire cross-section area: 0.2-1 mm²/ 24-18 AWG (a CAT5 cable may be used)

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