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PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual Illustrations Page 1 Installation Manual Page 9 Original instructions...
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PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual Illustrations *A31100011* Drill template for the PowerRouter the PowerRouter Read the installation manual for details mounting bracket 370 mm max. ø 5.5 mm 400 mm max. ø 10 mm Max.40°C 15 KG Min.-10°C min.
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Illustrations PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual N L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 fuse 315 mA to the grid to the installation...
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Illustrations PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual AC GRID AC LOCAL OUT AC GRID AC LOCAL OUT AC grid AC local out K201/K202 AC grid K201/K202 external relay external relay...
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PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual Illustrations AC LOCAL OUT AC GRID AC grid external relay Ripple 100% control receiver...
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Illustrations PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual RJ45 Pin# Orange/White Tracer 1 Orange 2 Green/White Tracer 3 Blue 4 Blue/White Tracer 5 Green 6 Brown/White Tracer 7 Brown 8 AC LOCAL OUT AC GRID AC grid K201/K202 > 300mm...
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4.7 Connect the external relay (accessory) ................. 22 4.7.1 Connect the external relay for energy management ............ 22 4.7.2 Connect the external relay to isolate the PowerRouter from the public grid ....22 4.7.3 Connect the external relay for a backup power supply ..........22...
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4.11.2 Software installation tool (for advanced settings) ............25 4.11.3 Run the self test (Italy) ....................25 4.12 Connect the PowerRouter to the internet ................26 4.12.1 Connect to an internet router ..................27 4.12.2 Connect via a switch to an internet router ..............27 4.12.3 Connect to a wireless access point ................
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PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual Contents 7.6.5 Reset the PowerRouter ....................38 De-installation ..........................39 8.1 De-install ........................... 39 8.2 Disposal ............................ 39 Technical specifications ......................... 40 9.1 Technical specifications of the PowerRouter ............... 40...
5 year warranty The Nedap factory warranty period is 5 years from the purchase date of the PowerRouter system. The warranty conditions are based on EU Directive 99/44/EC, without prejudice to any legal rights.
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PowerRouter delivery date. Warranty conditions If a PowerRouter becomes defective during its warranty period, one of the following services will be performed at no charge for materials, but exclusive of labour costs, at the discretion of the PowerRouter Helpdesk: •...
PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual Safety General safety Before installing or using the PowerRouter, read all of the instructions and alerts on the hardware and in the user and installation manual. WARNING The local output is floating if the system is not connected to the public grid...
The AC grid delivers electrical power (230 V, 50 Hz). WARNING Before you connect the PowerRouter to the Public AC grid, contact the local utility company. They have to confirm that it is allowed to connect the system. Solar panels...
The PowerRouter - intended use The PowerRouter is a DC to AC solar inverter, designed for indoor use. It is designed for use with solar panels and connection to the grid. In case of a grid failure, the AC local out may supply backup power to the connected load.
If the public grid fails, the external relay is energised. The switch over to the local AC grid is done via one of the user-selectable relays (K201 / K202) of the PowerRouter. The backup capacity is limited, it depends on the amount of energy produced by the solar panels.
• The outside dimensions of the PowerRouter are 545 x 502 x 149 mm (W x H x D). • The PowerRouter must be installed with 300 mm clearance at the top and bottom of the unit.
• If you mount the PowerRouter in a cabinet, closet or other relatively small enclosed area, sufficient air circulation must be provided in order to dissipate the heat generated by the unit. Mount the PowerRouter The PowerRouter is shipped with a wall-mounting bracket that is suitable for use on most walls.
Use a suitable tool to attach the MC4 plug to the solar panel string wires. Use copper wire (4 mm ) for all wiring from the solar panel string to the PowerRouter. Only use solid or stranded wire. Do not use fine stranded wire.
Place the ferrite core with one loop in the cable. The ferrite core must be within 10 cm of the PowerRouter. Insert the RJ45 plug at the end of the sensor cable into the PowerRouter CAN port. A CAT5e network cable, with a maximum length of 25 meters, may be used to extend the connection (RJ45-connector type: T-568B).
The load that is connected to the relay must be 1-phase. 4.7.2 Connect the external relay to isolate the PowerRouter from the public grid This option is only applicable for Germany (directive EEG2012). See figure 3 for the connection overview.
300mm away from the PowerRouter. It is advised to install the Binary input module in a standard mounting box (plastic). 12. Connect the two wires to the PowerRouter programmable contact K201. 13. Install the cover on the binary input module.
4.11.1 Installation wizard (on the display) The installation wizard starts automatically the first time you switch on the PowerRouter. Use the buttons on the PowerRouter display to go through the installation wizard screens and make changes. If you start the installation wizard manually, you must enter a password. The password is the last four digits...
4 Installation 4.11.2 Software installation tool (for advanced settings) Connect a PC, with the software installation tool, to the PowerRouter's USB port (use a USB cable as shown in figure 7). Use the software installation tool to set the system parameters.
If the test is cancelled the PowerRouter reacts as if the selftest failed. If the PowerRouter switches off during the selftest, or the display shows an error, restart the PowerRouter and redo the test. If the selftest failes the second time contact your local Bussiness Partner.
PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual 4 Installation 4.12.1 Connect to an internet router An example of a connection is shown in figure 10. The PowerRouter can be connected to any of the available ports. The numbers in the drawing are: Internet Router.
The PowerRouter internet connection will not work if a proxy server is being used. • Do not use the AC local out of the PowerRouter to provide power to the internet router, or internet switch, the connection will be lost during a reset.
Each feature has a short description, for detailed information refer to the help available in the software installation tool or the guidline (download from www.PowerRouter.com). You can download the PowerRouter software installation tool, driver, and guideline via the PowerRouter website. You need your login details for this website. You can request login details via www.PowerRouter.com.
PowerRouter will switch to backup mode. 5.3.3 Standby Select that the PowerRouter can go in standby. The PowerRouter will go in to standby when there is no solar power available. 5.3.4 Standby timer Select a time interval, in which the PowerRouter goes to...
PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual 5 Software installation tool Grid 5.4.1 Country Set the country grid settings for a specific country. CAUTION It is not allowed to select another country, than the country the PowerRouter will be installed.
6 Operation PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual Operation Display menu Open the menu • Press any button on the display to open the menu. Navigate through the menu • Use the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate through the menu.
* The LED can be on, blinking, or off. ** The PowerRouter is receiving / installing an update, this process may last for 25 minutes. The display will show a progress bar from 0% to 100%. During this time you must not do any other actions on the...
7.4.1 Hard error When a hard error occurs the PowerRouter goes into a safe mode and will not function until the user has turned the system off and on or a reset is performed. A hard error is indicated when the error LED is flashing.
PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual 7 Troubleshoot Errors Check www.PowerRouter.com for the latest version of the errorlist. Error Level Explanation Action P027-H Hard A grid error has occurred • Restart the system (section 7.6.1) P028-H • The system should recover from the error after the...
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PowerRouter • Contact your dealer if this error occurs frequently G023-H Hard The local out output was • Turn off the loads connected to the PowerRouter overloaded • Restart the system (section 7.6.1) G025-H Hard See P027-H...
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• Contact your dealer if this error occurs frequently G031-H Hard There was an overpower on the • Turn off the loads connected to the PowerRouter output of the PowerRouter • Restart the system (section 7.6.1) G034-H Hard See P092-H...
If the PowerRouter is not working as expected, it may help to perform a restart. CAUTION Notify the end-user before you do a restart. A restart of the PowerRouter can result in a temporary power failure. This means that no power will be available for the end-user. The restart takes less than 1 minute.
600 V. The current can be as high as 15 A. CAUTION De-installation must be carried out by qualified personnel. Contact your installer/dealer. Disposal When the PowerRouter reached the end of its service life, or is defect beyond repair: • Dispose of the PowerRouter according to local regulations. •...
9 Technical specifications PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual Technical specifications Technical specifications of the PowerRouter AC output PR50S PR37S PR30S Continuous output power 5000 W (DE: 4600 W) 3700 W (DE/UK/PT: 3000 W 3680 W) AC output current...
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PowerRouter • Solar Inverter • Installation manual 9 Technical specifications General PR50S PR37S PR30S Dimensions (W x H x D) 545 x 502 x 149 mm Protection category indoor use (IP20) Weight 16.5 kg Topology galvanically isolated transformer Cooling forced airflow All specifications apply at 25 C unless stated otherwise.
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