SOLAR POWER IP65 15 kw Invertor Cloudy Weather Kits User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Solar Power
Table of Contents
SOLAR POWER IP65 15 kw Invertor Cloudy Weather Kits
Product Information
Specifications:
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Product Name: Base/Cloudy Weather Kits
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Manufacturer: Solar Power Store Canada Ltd
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Contact: Phone – 1-888-421-5354, Address – 102 Commmerce Park
Drive Unit 11, Barrie ON L4N8W8 -
Version: 2023-12-24
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Guidelines
- Strictly adhere to Canadian safety regulations.
- Review all safety instructions before handling the equipment.
- Comply with relevant national or local standards and regulations during installation.
Important Safety Warnings:
- Exercise caution with high grid voltage. Confirm the AC switch and/or AC breaker are off before installation.
- Avoid making connections or disconnections while the inverter is operating.
- Inspect all existing wiring before installation, operation, ormaintenance.
Additional Safety Tips:
- All work on the system must be carried out by qualified personnel.
- Read all instructions before installation and follow local wiring standards.
- Ensure proper grounding of the equipment.
- Keep warning labels and nameplates visible on the inverter.
- Consider the safety of future users when choosing the inverter’s location.
General Usage Tips:
- Avoid touching hot system parts during operation.
- Interact with the LCD and buttons only when necessary during operation.
- Keep children away from the inverter and relevant systems.
FAQ
Q: Can the inverter be connected to the utility grid for feedback?
A: No, the inverter and system cannot be connected with the utility grid for feedback, but it can use the grid as a supplementary source of power.
Q: What should be done before installation to prevent electric shock?
A: Before installation, ensure that high grid voltage and battery current are turned off. Use a voltmeter to verify no voltage is present to prevent electric shock.
Solar Power Store Canada Ltd
Phone: 1-888-421-5354
Address: 102 Commmerce Park Drive Unit 11, Barrie ON L4N8W8
Version 2023-12-24
Base/Cloudy Weather Kits
Solar Power Store Canada Ltd (SPS)
Phone: 1-888-421-5354
Address: 102 Commmerce Park Drive Unit 11, Barrie ON L4N8W8 SPS reserves the
right to make changes to the material herein at any time without notice.
ABBREVIATIONS
- AWG – American Wire Gauge
- A – Amp(s) • Ah – Amp hour(s)
- AC – Alternating Current
- AHJ – Authority Having Jurisdiction
- BMS – Battery Management System
- CSA – Canadian Standards Association
- DC – Direct Current
- DOD – Depth of Discharge
- EG – Equipment Ground
- EGS – Equipment Grounding System
- EPS – Emergency Power System
- ESS – Energy Storage System
- GE – Grounding Electrode
- Imp – Maximum Power Point Current
- Isc – Short-Circuit Current
- In. lbs. – Inch Pounds
- kW – Kilowatt
- kWh – Kilowatt-hour
- LFP – Lithium Iron Phosphate or LiFePO4
- mm – Millimeter(s)
- mV – Millivolt(s)
- CEC – Canadian Electrical Code
- PC – Personal Computer
- PCB – Printed Circuit Board
- PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
- PV – Photovoltaic
- RSD – Rapid Shut Down
- SOC – State of Charge
- STC – Standard Testing Conditions
- V – Volt(s)
- VOC – Open-Circuit Voltage
- VMP – Voltage Maximum Power
Safety
SAFETY GUIDELINES
The design and testing of this system will need to strictly adhere to Canadian
safety regulations. Prior to commencing any tasks, thoroughly review all
safety instructions and consistently adhere to them while handling or working
with the equipment. The installation process must comply with relevant
national or local standards and regulations.
Improper installation may result in:
- harm or fatality to the installer, operator, or third party
- damage to the inverter or other connected equipment
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
DANGER: High Voltage Circuits!
AVERTISSEMENT : Circuits à tension élevée!
Several critical safety precautions must be meticulously followed before,
during, and after the installation, as well as during ongoing operation and
maintenance. The following essential safety notifications apply to both the
installer and any end users of this product under normal operating conditions:
- A. Exercise caution with high PV voltage. Prior to installing or working on the system, install an external DC disconnect switch or breaker (usually provided with our kits), ensuring it is in the “off” or “open” position. Use a voltmeter to verify the absence of DC voltage to prevent electric shock.
- B. Exercise caution with high grid voltage. Confirm the AC switch and/or AC breaker are in the “off” or “open” position before installation or maintenance. Utilize a voltmeter to ensure there is no voltage, preventing electric shock.
- C. Exercise caution with high battery current. Confirm that battery module breakers and/or on/off switches are in the “open” or “off” position before working on the inverter. Use a voltmeter to verify the absence of DC voltage to prevent electric shock.
- D. Do not open any of the equipment while they are in operation to avoid electric shock and damage from live voltage and current within the system.
- E. Avoid making any connections or disconnections (PV, battery, grid, communication, etc.) while the inverter is operating.
- F. Installers should use adequate and professional insulative equipment (e.g., personal protective equipment) for protection.
- G. Before installation, operation, or maintenance, inspect all existing wiring to ensure it meets the appropriate specifications and conditions for use.
- H. Ensure that PV, battery, and grid connections to the inverter are secure and proper to prevent damage or injuries caused by improper installation.
Warning: To reduce the risk of injury, read all instructions
- All work on this system (system design, installation, operation, setting, configuration, and maintenance) must be carried out by qualified personnel. Refrain from servicing unless qualified, to reduce the risk of electric shock.
- Read all instructions before installation. For electrical work, follow all local and national wiring standards, regulations, and these installation instructions.
- Ensure the equipment is properly grounded. All wiring should comply with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
- The inverter and system cannot be connected with the utility grid for feedback, however it can use the grid as supplementary source of power.
- Keep all warning labels and nameplates on the inverter visible and avoid removal or covering.
- Consider the safety of future users when choosing the inverter’s correct position and location as specified in this manual.
- Keep children away from touching or misusing the inverter and relevant systems.
- Beware! System parts can become hot during operation; refrain from touching the surface or most parts when in use. During operation, only interact with the LCD and buttons.
Mounting
This kit does NOT include mounting hardware for the solar array, mounting can
either be installed on a ground mount or a rooftop.
For help finding the right mounting hardware for you. Contact our team at
1-888-421-5354
[email protected]
Installation
Solar Panel Wiring
The SRNE10KW can handle up to 11,000W of solar through the use of the 2 MPPT
controllers built right into the inverter. Here are the max technical specs of
each MPPT (ensure to follow manufacturer guidlines and updates by always
refering to the latest information and datasheets avaliable):
MPPT 1/2:
Max input current: 22A/22A
Max PV Array Power: 5,500W
Max. VOC: 500 Vdc
MPPT Voltage Range: 125-425 Vdc
Wiring diagram for the solar panels
- Connect the solar panel array in series, until the max VOC is below 500VDC. Ensure to account account for future factors like bi-facial gain and cold temp co-efficents. This kit is designed to stay below the max recommended levels of the inveters and we recommend not connection more than 8 panels in series to stay within a safe range.
**Base Kit
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Cloudy Weather Kit
Connect the solar array to the DC disconnect
Base Kit
Cloudy Weather Kit
Make your home run!
Run a cable from the disconnect switch to the inverter.
Base kit this will include 2 conductors (1 postive and 1 negative) Cloudy
weather this will include 4 conductors (2 postive and 2 negative) Note we also
recommend running a ground cable to connect the frame of the array to common
house ground. Please follow all CEC regulations requirements
Inverter To Battery
We recommend connecting 1kw of battery bank for every 1kw of inverting power.
This kit comes with 10kw of inverting power and therefore comes with a minium
of 10kw of battery power.
Mounting the batteries
The batteries in this kit are the MapleLeaf 48V100AH battery. This package
includes, the wall mounting bracket. However batteries can be mount the
following ways:
Mounting the inverter
Please follow the inverter user manual for instructions on how to properly
mount the unit
Connecting the inverter to the battery diagram
Base package
Finale wiring diagram
