SolarEdge SE3500 User Manual

Installation Guide
SolarEdge System
Installation Guide
For Europe and APAC
Version 4.1

SolarEdge SE3500 Specifications

General

Rated Output Power	3500 W
Rated AC Power	3500 W
Max. AC Power	3500 W
AC Output Power	3500 W
Number of MPPT	1
Dimensions	370 x 420 x 120 mm
Weight	12 kg
Cooling	Natural convection
Warranty	12 years
Max DC Input Current	11 A
Maximum Efficiency	97%
Operating Temperature Range	-25 °C to +60 °C

Summary

Disclaimers

Important Notice

Provides essential information regarding copyright, reproduction, and usage of the document.

Emission Compliance

Support and Contact Information

Revision History

Handling and Safety Instructions

Safety Symbols Information

Explains the meaning of various safety symbols used throughout the document.

Important Safety Precautions

Crucial safety precautions for inverter installation and operation, including electrical hazards and handling.

System and Component Safety Notes

Includes notes on IP rating, generator interlocks, PV module ratings, and inverter warning labels.

Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Power Harvesting System

System Components Overview

Introduces the SolarEdge power harvesting solution and its key components: power optimizer, inverter, and monitoring platform.

Inverter and Monitoring Platform Details

Describes the inverter's function, monitoring platform capabilities, and installation procedures.

Installation Equipment and Transport

Lists necessary installation equipment and provides guidelines for inverter transport and storage.

Chapter 2: Installing the Power Optimizers

Safety and Installation Guidelines

Lists critical safety notes and general guidelines for installing power optimizers, including connector compatibility.

Mounting and Connecting Power Optimizers

Provides instructions for mounting, connecting modules, and forming strings of power optimizers.

Verifying Power Optimizer Connection

Details how to measure string voltage and verify correct polarity for proper optimizer connection.

Chapter 3: Installing the Inverter

Inverter Package Contents and Identification

Lists inverter package contents and explains how to identify the inverter using its serial number and ratings.

Inverter Interfaces

Details the various connectors and components located on the bottom of the inverter.

Mounting the Inverter

Clearance and Mounting Requirements

Specifies minimum clearance distances for proper heat dissipation and mounting requirements for inverters.

Chapter 4: Connecting the AC and the Strings to the Inverter

Grid Connection Guidelines

Provides guidelines for connecting the inverter to different grid types and confirms country compatibility.

Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter

Details the process of connecting the AC grid to the inverter, including cable stripping and terminal connections.

Connecting the Strings to the Inverter

Explains how to connect DC strings from modules to the inverter's DC input pairs.

Residual Current Device (RCD) Selection

Discusses the internal RCD and requirements for external RCDs for safety and protection.

Chapter 5: Commissioning the Installation

Step 1: Activating the System

Guides on verifying switches, removing the cover, and activating the inverter using an activation card.

Step 2: Pairing Power Optimizers to the Inverter

Details the process of logically pairing power optimizers to their inverter for power production.

Step 3: Verifying Proper Activation

Explains how to verify system activation by checking LED status, LCD indicators, and taking serial numbers.

Step 4: Reporting and Monitoring Installation Data

Covers using the monitoring platform, Designer, and Mapper for site data reporting and layout creation.

Chapter 6: User Interface

LCD User Buttons and Modes

Explains the function of the four buttons used to control the inverter's LCD panel and its operational modes.

Inverter Configuration Setup

Details how installers can perform basic configuration using the inverter's internal LCD or external light button.

Error Messages

Explains how error messages are displayed on the LCD panel when problems occur.

Inverter Configuration – Setup Mode

Menu Options Overview

Describes how to use LCD menus for inverter configuration, including country, language, and communication settings.

Country and Grid Configuration

Explains how to set the country/region for proper grid code compliance and inverter function.

Language and Communication Setup

Details how to select the display language and configure communication options for platform connectivity.

Status Screens - Operational Mode

Initial and Main Inverter Status

Details initial status screen and presents main inverter status with AC/DC voltage, power, and optimizer status.

Energy Meter and Telemetry Status

Displays energy meter data and power optimizer telemetry, including module ID, energy, voltage, current, and temperature.

ID Status

Displays inverter software version, country configuration, and communication board firmware.

Server and IP Status

Indicates connection status to the monitoring platform and details Ethernet configuration (IP, MAC).

ZigBee and Wi-Fi Status

Describes ZigBee and Wi-Fi configuration details like PAN ID, Channel, SSID, and signal strength.

GSM and Communication Ports Status

Displays GSM status and shows communication port status for RS485 and ZigBee devices.

Smart Energy Management Status

Displays site energy details when Smart Energy Management is enabled, including limits, production, export, and consumption.

Fan and Power Control Status

Provides fan status information and shows power control status, limits, power factor, and power production details.

Chapter 7: Setting Up Communication

Communication Options

Lists supported communication types like Ethernet, RS485, Wi-Fi, and Cellular for data transfer.

RS485, Wi-Fi, and Cellular Communication

Details RS485 bus connection, Wi-Fi setup, and cellular communication using plug-ins for platform connectivity.

ZigBee Communication

Covers ZigBee wireless connection for Smart Energy products and monitoring via ZigBee Gateway.

Communication Connectors

Removing the Inverter Cover

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely removing the inverter cover, including capacitor discharge.

Ethernet (LAN) Connection Setup

Guides on connecting the inverter to a LAN using an Ethernet cable for monitoring platform access.

Creating an RS485 Bus Connection

Verifying the Connection

Appendix A: Errors and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Ethernet Communication

Offers solutions for Ethernet communication issues by identifying error locations and causes.

Power Optimizer Troubleshooting

Appendix B: Mechanical Specifications

Appendix C: Connecting the AC and DC Strings to the DC Safety Unit

Connecting the AC Grid to the Inverter

Guides on connecting the AC grid to the inverter via the DC Safety Unit, including wire stripping and terminal connections.

Connecting the Strings to the DC Safety Unit

Details how to connect DC wires to the DC input terminals of the DC Safety Unit.

Appendix D: SafeDC™

Appendix E: External Fan Maintenance and Replacement

Appendix F: Replacing and Adding System Components

Replacing an Inverter

Details the step-by-step process for safely removing and replacing an inverter.

Replacing the DC Safety Unit

Provides instructions for removing and installing a new DC Safety Unit.

Adding, Removing, or Replacing Power Optimizers

Explains how to add, remove, or replace power optimizers and update their information in the monitoring platform.

Appendix G: Determining the Circuit Breaker Size

Introduction to Circuit Breaker Sizing

Explains the need for circuit breakers to protect inverters in commercial installations.

Determining Inverter Circuit Breaker Size

Details the calculation method for determining the correct circuit breaker size based on inverter output current and derating factors.

Technical Specifications - Single Phase Inverters (Europe & APAC)

Technical Specifications - Three Phase Inverters (Europe & APAC)