aptos solar technology MAC-800 Microinverter Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- aptos solar technology
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aptos solar technology MAC-800 Microinverter
Product Information
The product is a Microinverter called MACTM 800. It is a device that converts DC power from solar panels into AC power that can be used in homes and businesses. It comes with various accessories such as AC Bus Cable, DC Extension Cable, M8*25 screws, AC Connector Unlock Tool, Bus Connector Unlock Tool, AC Sub Cap, and AC Bus End Cap. Please note that all accessories need to be purchased separately, and the installer must prepare M8 screws. Theproduct is designed for installation under specific environmental conditions, and the user manual provides more details on this.
Product Usage Instructions
- Accessories: Before installation, ensure that you have all the necessary accessories as described in the Quick Installation Guide. If any accessory is missing, please contact the sales representative for purchase.
- Pre-installation: Plan the cable length tomake the bus cable aligned with each PV module. Use the bus connector unlock tool to unlock the port upper cover. Install the AC bus end cap.
- Installation Steps: Fix the Microinverter on the Rail by following the below steps:
- Mark the approximate center of each panel on the frame.
- Fix the screw on the rail.
- Hang the microinverter on the screw, and tighten the screw. The silver cover side of the microinverter should be facing the panel.
- Complete the AC Connection: Attach the AC bus cable to the mounting rail and fix the cable with tie wraps. Push the AC connector of microinverter to the trunk cable connector until you hear a click.
- Create an Installation Map: Peel the removable serial number label from each microinverter. Affix the serial number label to the respective location on the installation map. If there is any vacant bus port, plug the AC Sub Cap on the vacant plug to ensure waterproof and dustproof.
- Connect PV Modules: Mount the PV modules above the microinverter. Connect the PV modules’ DC cables to the DC input side of the microinverter.
- Install AC End Cable: Prepare the AC End Cable with the proper length, and insert one side of the cable into the cap. Match the L, N and Ground line into the slot accordingly. Tighten the screws, and then tighten the cap back to the port. Plug the upper cover back to the bus connector. Connect the other side of the AC end cable to the distribution box and wire it to the local grid network.
- Energize the System: Turn on the AC breaker of the branch circuit. Turn on the main AC breaker of the house. Yoursystem will start to generate power after about a two-minute wait time.
- Set Up the Monitoring System: Refer to the DTU User Manual or DTU Quick Install Guide, and Quick Installation Guide for Aptos Online Registration to install the DTU and set up your monitoring system.
Please note that it is important to refer to the product user manual for more detailed information on product usage and installation.
Accessories
Item | Description |
---|---|
A | AC Bus Cable, 12/10 AWG Cable |
B | DC Extension Cable, 1m |
C | M8*25 screws |
D | AC Connector Unlock Tool |
E | Bus Connector Unlock Tool |
F | AC Sub Cap |
G | AC Bus End Cap, IP67 |
Installation Steps
NOTE: Please make sure the microinverter is installed under the required environment.(Please refer to product user manual for more details.)
Pre-installation
- Plan the cable length to make the bus cable aligned with each PV module.
- Install the AC bus end cap:
- Uses the bus connector unlock tool to unlock the port upper cover;
- Loose the three screws with the screwdriver. Untighten the cap as circled below, and remove the extra cable.
- Screw the cap back to port, and plug in the AC bus end cap.
- Plug the upper cover back to the bus connector.
Installation Steps
Step 1. Fix Microinverter on the Rail
- Mark the approximate center of each panel on the frame.
- Fix the screw on the rail.
- Hang the microinverter on the screw (shown as picture below), and tighten the screw. The silver cover side of the microinverter should be facing the panel.
*Note : Please install the microinverter at least 50cm above the ground/roof for better communication with Aptos DTU.
Step 2. Complete the AC Connection
- Attach the AC bus cable to the mounting rail, and fix the cable with tie wraps.
- Push the AC connector of the microinverter to the trunk cable connector until you hear “click”.
- If there is any vacant bus port, please plug the AC Sub Cap on the vacant plug to ensure waterproof and dustproof.
Note: Under the circumstances that need to remove the inverter AC cable from bus port, please use the AC connector unlock tool and insert the tool into the side of AC port.
Step 3. Install AC End Cable
- Prepare the AC End Cable with the proper length, and insert one side of the cable into the cap. Match the L, N and Ground line into the slot accordingly. Tighten the screws, and then tighten the cap back to the port. Plug the upper cover back to the bus connector.
- Connect the other side of the AC end cable to the distribution box, and wire it to the local grid network.
Step 4. Create an Installation Map
- Peel the removable serial number label from each microinverter (The position of the label is shown as below.)
- Affix the serial number label to the respective location on the installation map.
Step 5. Connect PV Modules
- Mount the PV modules above the microinverter.
- Connect the PV modules’ DC cables to the DC input side of the microinverter.
Step 6. Energize the System
- Turn on the AC breaker of the branch circuit.
- Turn on the main AC breaker of the house. Your system will start to generate power after about a two-minute wait time.
Step 7. Set Up the Monitoring System
Refer to the DTU User Manual or DTU Quick Install Guide, and Quick
Installation
Guide for Aptos Online Registration to install the DTU and set up your
monitoring system.
Product information is subject to change without notice. (Please download
reference
manuals at www.aptossolar.com.)
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