SolarEdge Power Optimizer User Manual

SolarEdge Power Optimizer Specifications

General

Maximum Efficiency	99.5%
Input Voltage (Maximum Absolute)	60V
Maximum Input Current	15A
Weighted Efficiency	98.8%
Safety & Standards Compliance	IEC62109
Operating Temperature Range	-40°C

Summary

Disclaimers

Important Notice

Copyright and reproduction restrictions for the document.

Exclusion of Liability

Terms and conditions regarding SolarEdge's responsibility for material use.

FCC Compliance

Information on equipment testing and compliance with FCC rules for digital devices.

Support and Contact Information

Chapter 1: Safety

Safety Symbols

Explanation of symbols used in the manual to denote hazards and important information.

Safety Instructions

Specific warnings and precautions to follow during power optimizer installation.

Chapter 2: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Optimizers

Chapter 3: Power Optimizer Installation

Site Installation General Workflow

Step-by-step process for setting up a new site with optimizers.

Planning Connection to SolarEdge Inverters

Considerations for planning optimizer connections with SolarEdge inverters.

Planning Connection to non-SolarEdge Inverters

Guidelines for connecting optimizers to non-SolarEdge inverters.

Installation Equipment List

Recommended tools and equipment for power optimizer installation.

Package Contents

Items included in the power optimizer package.

Installing the Power Optimizer

General guidance on the process of physically installing power optimizers.

Step 1, Mounting and Grounding the Power Optimizers

Detailed instructions for mounting and grounding optimizers.

Step 2, Connecting a Module to a Power Optimizer

Procedure for connecting PV modules to power optimizers.

Step 3, Connecting Power Optimizers in Strings

Steps for wiring power optimizers together in strings.

Step 4, Providing Installation Information

Methods for recording and providing site-specific installation data.

Step 5, Verifying Proper Power Optimizer Connection

Procedures for checking correct power optimizer connections and voltages.

Step 6, Disabling SafeDCT™ (Only when Connecting to Non-SolarEdge Inverters without SMI)

Instructions for disabling SafeDC mode for non-SolarEdge inverter setups.

Step 7, Commissioning

Steps for activating and commissioning the installed system.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

For Installations with SolarEdge Inverters

Troubleshooting specific to systems using SolarEdge inverters.

For Installations with Non-SolarEdge Inverters

Troubleshooting specific to systems using non-SolarEdge inverters.