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Introduction 1.1 Design Overview 1.2 Opening the package Please check the contents of the shipping box upon receipt. It should contain the following: Item Name Quantity Solar inverter Mounting frame Mounting screws Safety-Lock screws Sleeve for mounting frame screws AC socket AC socket assembly screws Installation &...
Installation 2.1 Installation manual Do not remove the casing. Inverter contains no user serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified serv- ice personnel. Warning! Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside the PV Inverter. Please disconnect these circuits before servicing. When a photovoltaic panel is exposed to light, it generates a DC voltage.
2.2 Mounting on the wall Wall fixing dimensions 280 mm (11.02 “) APV 1700-2M-TL - APV 2300-2M-TL - APV 3100-2M-TL 310 mm (12.20 “) APV 4400-2M-TL - APV 5200-2M-TL RADIUS Home...
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Select a wall or solid vertical surface that can support the PV-Inverter. Inverter requires adequate cooling space. Allow at least 20cm space above and below the inverter (see figure 1). Using the mounting frame as a template, drill 4 holes as shown in figure 2. Fix the mounting frame as shown in the figure 3.
2.3 Connecting to the grid (AC utility) Measure the grid voltage and frequency. It should be 230VAC (or 220VAC) , 50/60Hz and single phase. Open the breaker or fuse between the PV inverter and the grid. For the inverter, connect AC wires as follows: Terminal Pressing screw cap Shell Ground...
2.5 Checking When the PV panels are connected and their output voltage is greater than 100 VDC but the AC grid is not yet connected, the message on the LCD display produce the following messages in order: ”Ser NO:xxx”->”xxxxxx”->”FW version”->”No AC connection’ and the LED will be red. Close the AC breaker or fuse between PV-Inverter and grid.
Modes of operation There are 3 different modes of operation. 3.1 Normal mode In this mode, the inverter works normally. Whenever the supplied power from PV panel is sufficient (voltage>120VDC), the inverter converts power generated by the PV panel to the grid. If the power is insuf- ficient (voltage<100VDC), the inverter enters a “waiting”...
3.7 Display content The First Line Of LCD STATE DISPLAY CONTENT REMARK Wait State Standby PV voltage low Waiting Initial waiting Connect in xxS System checking Inverter State Connect OK Connect to Grid Power: xxxx.xW Inverter watt during operation Fault State Error: xxx System fault Auto Test State Auto Testing Protection auto test...
3.8 Controlling the LCD display The display on the inverter can be controlled by knocking on the front of it to define the display language, con- trast, auto-test and frequency. When the LCD is dark Knock to make it becomes bright. The display remain visible for 30 seconds for 1-5 information When the LCD is Bright Knock to make it display next information for 1-12.
Inverter Status Inverter is designed to be user-friendly; therefore, the status of the Inverter can be easily understood by reading the information shown on the front panel display. Ali possible messages are shown in the following table. DISPLAY OPERATION System fault Auto Test Failed Auto Test do not pass No AC Connection...
Communications 5.1 Communications software instructions RADIUS LigthNET is a PC software which communicates with the APV inverter to analyse its operating state. It is a convenient way of determining the inverter’s real-time operating state and operation log. Specification: Communicate with inverter by RS232 and Bluetooth. Construct net with inverter and RADIUS LigthNET via RS232, Bluetooth and the Internet.
Trouble shooting Note ! In most situations, the Inverter requires very little service. However, if Inverter is not able to work perfectly, please refer to the following instructions before calling your local dealer. Should any problems arise, the LED on the front panel will be red and the LCD displays the relevant information. Please refer to the following for a list of potential problems and their solutions. SYSTEM FAULT Ground Fault 1. The ground current is too high. 2. Unplug the inputs from the PV generator and check the peripheral AC system. 3. After the cause of the fault is cleared, reconnect the PV panel and check the PV inverter status.
6.1 Troubleshooting System fault Error message Meanings Suggestion No AC Connection No utility grid connec- 1. Check AC wiring, especially the grounding wire. ted or the utility grid is 2. Check utility status (Voltage and frequency). abnormal. 3. Contact RADIUS Solar Service. AC V Outrange Grid voltage out of Check grid voltage...
Warranty conditions The warranty is valid from the date of delivery of the Gefran RADIUS products. The standard manufacturer’s warranty, included in the price of the product, is valid for 5 years starting from the date of delivery. Before the end of that period you may purchase the RWE to extend the manufacturer’s warranty and receive annual cover for between 1 and 5 years.
Contact RADIUS Solar Service (for UK only) Tel. Day number (8.00 to 6.00 GMT): +44 (0) 845 604555 Tel. Out of hours: +44 (0) 7780 952361 e-mail: service@gefran.co.uk, fax +44 (0) 845 2604556. RADIUS Solar Service (Worlwide) Tel: +39 02 96760428, e-mail: technohelp@gefran.com, fax +39 02 9682653 RADIUS Home...
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