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WELCOME

Latronics

Latronics

Latronics

Latronics

products are all proudly designed, engineered andmanufactured in Australia. As a specialist sine wave inverter companywe produce Inverters for a diverse range of applications such as;mining, railways, telecommunications, marine, remote power, motorhomes, and other industrial or commercial installations.

In order to produce the most reliable products available,Inverters have been designed to endure the most rugged terrain andthe harshest conditions across the Australian continent.

All products are engineered using the latest high quality componentsand manufactured to stringent quality standards, thus ensuring

customers all enjoy many years of trouble free operation.

It is important to us at , that our clients enjoy the maximumbenefits from our Inverters in a safe and productive environment. Sowe strongly advise that you read through the next few pages of thismanual, which explains all the modes of operation and relevant safetyprecautions for your new Power Inverter.

Please remember to complete and return your registration cardon the last page of this manual to validate your warranty.Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.

Latronics PV Edge series inverters have a standard 5 yearswarranty. If you would like to purchase an additional 5 years youmay do so by calling Latronics on +61 7 54916988.

If your Inverter requires service or repair please complete theWarranty Repair Form on page 20.

LATRONICS

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PH: 61 7 5491 6988 FAX: 61 7 5491 6792

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

A N E W W O R L D P O W E R

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Your Name ......................................................Phone.................................

Email............................................................................................................

Your Delivery Address ................................................................................

Your Postal Address ..................................................................................

nverter Serial No ..................................................................................

Which lights came on when Inverter failed?

What time did your Inverter fail?

What were the weather conditions?

Please call +61 7 5491 6988 or email [email protected] to obtain

the address of your nearest service center and your RMA Number which is

essential for efficient processing.

RMA Number........................

Have you attached proof of purchase

We thank you for your time and patience. This information will help us

determining the cause of failure and possible prevention methods.

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100% Overload

(please tick) 75% AC Grid

50% AC Fault

25%

Day night

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INSTALLATION

DC WIRING / DC EARTHING

WIRING DIAGRAMS

SPECIAL FEATURES

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

INVERTER OPERATION

SOLAR INPUT CONFIGURATION

FAULT FINDING

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY CARD 20

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WARRANTY REPAIR FORM

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Photovoltaic Cells

Mains

PV Edge

INSTALLATION

BEFORE INSTALLATION

!

!

Grid Interactive Solar Systems have become increasingly popular in recentyears. These systems do not necessarily require batteries for storage andtherefore can have a very simple configuration.

Ensure the Inverter has not been damaged in transit.

The unit must be placed in a well ventilated and protected area, not exposed

to the open environment, and free from contaminates (i.e. exhaust gases,

sea air, dust etc.).

The PV Edge is designed for indoor installation in a suitable location where

ambient temperature will not exceed rated values.

If the PV Edge is to be installed outdoors, please use the Latronics Outdoor

Enclosure (Part no: OE)

It is important that all wiring in the installation complies with the relevant

standards such as AS4777 and AS3000 .

!

!

!

!

Any work carried out is to be preformed by

Qualified and Licensed personnel.

The Inverter can be mounted horizontal on table or floor. The Inverter can

also be mounted on a wall, taking note of the sticker being the correct

orientation.

2 19

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer:

Latronic Sunpower Pty Ltd

105 Grigor St West

Moffat Beach Industrial Park

Caloundra Queensland 4551

Australia

Declare that the PV Edge grid connected Inverter Model No. PVE1200 and

PVE2500 conform to the requirements of following standards

EN61000-6-1

EN61000-6-3

EN55014

AS1044

EN60335-1

AS3100

AS4777

And therefore conform to the regulations of the EC directives

Directive 2004/108/CE (EMC directive), Directive 2006/95/CE (low Voltage

Directive)

Date that CE marking was first affixed 2007

Also conforms to the regulations of C-tick mark for Australian emission standards

Australian Safety Certificate approval number CS06713V

All products are manufactured with full traceability in accordance with the

Quality System Requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9002

Signed

William Pettit

Electronic Engineer

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DC WIRING

Check solar array will not exceed inverter’s maximum voltage ratingof 100V (PVE1200) or 200V (PVE2500)

If other sources of DC input are required e.g. wind turbines, micro hydroturbines etc. A battery bank or Latronics Turbine Controller (see pg 9) willbe required with the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) disabled(see pg 13).

The DC input voltage is stated on the PV Edge compliance label and thetechnical specifications sheet within this manual. Check that the inputvoltage is within the required limits and does not exceed the maximumlimit (see pg 18).

Recommended cable size for the DC Input is 6sqmm with an insulationrating of 0.6/1KV.

* A DC isolator is required to be installed next to the inverter to isolate theinverter for maintenance.

The PV Edge inverter is suitable for use with solar arrays that require positiveor negative earthing. Due to the inverter’s galvanic isolation between AC andDC inputs no additional modifications are required. Simply connect thepositive or negative of the solar array to the system earth.

Observe Polarity.

* The inverter is designed to operate with a 48V nominal solar panel array(PVE1200) or 96V nominal solar panel array (PVE2500).

* A 48V nominal solar array at a temperature of 25 should have an opencircuit voltage less than 90V

* A 96V nominal solar array at a temperature of 25 should have an opencircuit voltage less than 180V

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* Ensure the DC Isolators are off when connecting the DC Leads

POSITIVE/NEGATIVE EARTHING

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18

SPECIFICATIONS

Model PVE1200 PVE2500

Input Data

Maximum Solar Input Power 1600W 3100W

Maximum DC Input Current 25A 25A

Maximum DC Input Voltage 103V 206V

Maximum Power Point

Tracking Range54VDC - 100VDC 108VDC - 200VDC

Ideal Operating Window

(Array VOC)80-90VDC 160-180VDC

Automatic Turn ON (PV

Mode)70VDC 140VDC

Automatic Turn ON (Battery

mode)54VDC 108VDC

Starting Operation

Reverse Polarity Protection

Output Data

Output Power 1100W at 50ºC (1250W Max) 2100W at 50ºC (2500W Max)

Output Voltage Range

Output Frequency

Peak Efficiency 94% 95%

Night Time Power

Consumption

Input/Output Isolation

Operating Temperature

Anti islanding Protection

General Data

Wall Mount Enclosure

Dimensions 330mm H x 296mm W x 150mmD

370mm H x 386mm W x 180mmD

Weight 11 kg 22 kg

Connections

Warranty

50Hz tolerance +/- 1Hz

NIL. Automatically Disconnects from AC Grid

10W

Short Circuit Diode Across DC Input Terminals

205 - 265 Vac

Output power in 25% Increments

Grid Monitoring - Stability check

3500V via Toroidal Transformer

-10ºC to 50ºC

Over/under voltage, Over/under frequency, Active phase shift

Powder Coated Aluminum

AC/DC Pluggable Connectors

5 years

Status IndicatorsSolar Input ON

Grid Fault

Overload

LCD Meter - Power, Voltage, Current, Power Factor, Frequency

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SBS50 CONNECTOR WIRING

The inverter comes with an SBS50 connector panel mounted on thecase. To assemble the connecting partner, take the SBS50 connectorand follow the instructions below.

1. Remove the lugs with a screwdriver from the plug by inserting intothe end and pressing down on the thin metal retaining strip.

2. First check no voltage is present on the cables, then strip back10mm of cable (Recommended Cable: 6sqmm or bigger). Insert thestripped DC cable into the metal insert and crimp shut.

3. Push cable lugs into the main body until clipped in, taking care withpolarity, which is marked on the connector housing by + & - .

NB. This is a touch proof connector as per UL 1977, Section10.2.The DC connector can be disconnected under load.

WARRANTY CONDITIONSBelow is a summary of Latronics Warranty T&C’s, Please note full warranty terms and conditions

can be found on our web-site http://latronics.com.au/downloads or can be mailed to you if requested

All conditions and warranties expressed or implied by stature, common law, equity,trade, custom, usage, or otherwise howsoever are hereby expressly excluded to themaximum extent permitted by law. Where so permitted the liability of Latronics for abreach of condition or warranty that cannot be excluded is limited(at Latronics option) to the replacement or repair of the goods or of acquiringequivalent goods or the cost of replacing or repairing the goods or of acquiringequivalent goods. Latronics shall not be liable in any way for indirect or consequentialloss or damage whatsoever, this includes but is not limited to loss of income due tonon-generation (whether based on tort or contract or otherwise)

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!

!

!

!

!

!

!

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Damage caused by unauthorised repair, alteration or substitution of non-standard parts, incorrect installation, insufficient ventilation, misuse, negligence,failure to observe applicable safety regulations, force majeure, accident orsimilar cause, or usage other than in accordance with the operating instructions,is not covered under warranty.

Small defects such as blemishes, slight discolouration or non working parts thatdo not effect the primary operation of the inverter are not covered under theLatronics factory warranty

Unauthorised opening of the goods will render the Warranty invalid.

The company may, at its discretion, agree to act as agent for the owner wheredelivery is requested and all costs for cartage and insurance will be for the

owners account

The replacement of any part or labour involved will not have the effect ofextending the period of the warranty of the goods.

Any faulty part replaced under Warranty becomes the property of the Companyfor purposed of examination and claim under proprietary Warranty.

Registration Card or Online Registration must be completed within 3 monthsfrom date of purchase to validate your warranty.

Keep your receipt as proof of purchase, should any difficulties arise concerningthe return of the registration card.

Inverters are supplied by the manufacturer, or the manufactures agents, underthe express condition that no responsibility is implied or accepted by the aboveparties for any damage to any appliance, equipment or property associated withthe correct or otherwise operation of the Inverter.

If service is required contact your local supplier/installer, or contact Latronics

. All warranty work is ex-factory.

174

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AC WIRING

Both models require an external circuit breaker for protection ofinverter’s AC input. Usually mounted in main switchboard and/or next to theinverter. The active and neutral of the AC output are electrically isolated fromthe DC inputs and earth connections.

Latronics Inverters have the AC output (active and neutral) floating withrespect to the DC and Earth. This configuration provides the highest degreeof safety and flexibility for installation wiring. The earth is connectedinternally to the Inverter case and is suitable for wiring.

The unit is supplied with both male and female 20Amp Wieland Gesislockable AC connectors

To install connectors read the following procedure.

1. Turn external AC Circuit Breaker switch into OFF position and makesure it cannot be switched back on.

2. Test the wiring with a voltmeter to make sure no voltage is present.

3. Peel back 30mm of cable jacket and cut Active and Neutral cables5mm shorter than Earth.

4. Strip 5mm off all three cables.

5. Take the Wieland Gesis connector, disassemble into three main sectionsand insert stripped wire through as shown below.

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Pressure RingMain Body

Socket

Round 2.5sqmm Twin & Earth Cable

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) is a phenomenon that exists in modernsociety and is a problem in many areas of electronics. For Inverter users,RFI normally presents itself in the form of static and/or interference whenlistening to an AM radio and in unusual cases may interfere with TV reception.

Over the years Latronics has continued to invest significant time and effort inthe reduction of RFI related emissions from the entire product range, so thatthey comply with the appropriate International and/or Australian Standards.

Even with this compliance, there are situations where RFI may still be a causefor concern, and can differ greatly from installation to installation. Accordingly,the following is a list of recommendations made to assist in the overallreduction of RFI.

1. Avoid running DC and AC cables in thesame conduits and/or cable trenches. It is strongly recommended thatDC and AC wiring be separated by the greatest distance possible. Inextreme cases, the use of shielded conduit may be necessary.

2. . DC cables can act as an aerial,therefore all such cables should be kept as short as is practicable. Forbest performance minimize DC cable length to Inverter and Batteries andif possible avoid the use of auxiliary DC loads.

3. . For household installations, it is recommended that a“good” Earth Stake is located as nearby the Inverter as is possible.

4. These types of radio equipment inherently sufferfrom all forms of RFI, especially when the received signal level is weak.In such cases reception can sometimes be improved by relocation of theradio itself, alternatively the use of an appropriate external antenna andco-axial cable may be necessary. External antennas should be locatedin a manner that ensures maximum signal strength whilst affording thegreatest possible distance away from the Inverter and Batteries.

5. TV signals are transmitted as FM waveforms. This type ofsignal fundamentally reduces the effects of RFI, therefore the use of agood antenna and feeder cable is normally sufficient to ensure qualityreception. Locating the television as far as possible from the Inverter mayalso improve picture clarity.

Separate DC and AC wiring.

Minimize length of DC cabling

240Vac Earth

AM and HF Radios.

Televisions.

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6. Connect the Active, Neutral and Earth cables as per diagram below.

7. Push the socket back into the Main Body until it clips in.

8. Screw the Pressure Ring back in to form a tight seal.

9. Plug into PV Edge.

To disconnect the plug, simply push the release clip in and unplug.

Note: The release clip section can be completely taken out if a lockableconnector is not desired.

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Earth

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FAULT FINDING

HELPFUL HINTS

Should the Inverter appear to be malfunctioning we suggest the following toeliminate any external problems.

Turn the Inverter OFF by switching the External DC and AC isolatorsOFF. Leave OFF for 60 seconds.

Reconnect the DC Solar Input by switching external DC Isolator ON. Alllights on the Inverter should come ON for 1 second at power up andthen go OFF. The 75% light should remain ON to indicate the SolarInput is available. Solar Input voltage needs to be above the automaticturn ON voltage, for the light to turn ON . If the light does notilluminate check Solar Input for correct operation.

Next reconnect the AC grid by switching the external AC breaker ON.After 20 seconds the 75% light should begin flashing to indicate Inverterreconnecting to the AC grid. The light will flash for 60 seconds while thePV Edge checks that the mains voltage and frequency are stable.Should the light not begin flashing check if the AC grid is present.

After the 75% light stops flashing the Inverter will begin feeding powerinto the AC Grid.

!

!

!

!

, see pg 18

Make certain that you understand the operation of the Inverter.

Remember that it has automatic reconnection to the AC grid.

Make sure leads and terminals are not corroded, loose or faulty in anyway.

Make sure all external DC and AC isolators are reset properly. If unsureswitch OFF and ON again.

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Push to release

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The DC input is suitable for connection to solar modules only, whenMPPT is enabled.

Do not exceed recommended Maximum DC Input Power.

! All solar modules should be of the same type and brand. Thereforethe maximum power point and voltage variation with temperature areconsistent for all modules, which will ensure maximum system output.

SOLAR INPUT CONFIGURATION

Energy Meter

! The PV Edge meter shows the following measurements on screen.To scroll through the values Use the button below the screen.

Instantaneous power that is being generated.Resettable accumulative Power (kWh meter)Output Voltage (V)Output Current (A)Output Frequency (Hz)Output Power Factor

Note:

kW:kWh:V:A:F:PF:

To reset the Resettable kWh meter. Press on hold for 10sec

235 8.A kWhV

RED: Values of Inverters outputNon-resettable kWh meterBLUE:

00125 6.

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DIP SWITCH SETTINGSSwitch 1 -MPPT / Battery mode

Switch 2 - 50/60 Hz

Switch 4

Switch 5

Switch 6

In the ON position the Maximum Power Point Tracking is enabled.This is required when the DC input is Photovoltaic Solar Modules only.In the OFF position the Maximum Power Point Tracking is disabled and thevoltage tracking will operate at a fixed voltage of 54V (PVE1200) or 108V(PVE2500). This setting is required in a system where a 48V (PVE1200) or96V (PVE2500) Battery Bank is required on the DC input.

In the ON position the Inverter is set for 60Hz operation.In the OFF position the Inverter is set for 50Hz operation.

Must be in OFF position for normal operation. The ON position is afactory AC test setting.

Must be in the OFF position for normal operation. The ON positionis a factory DC test setting.

Not used.

(default)

(default)

(If Switch 1 OFF) (If Switch 1 ON)

(Default)

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Switch 3

ON = Gel/SLA battery. ON = 255VAC sustained operationOFF = Flooded battery. OFF= Sustained operation turned off

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DIP SWITCH LOCATION

MAIN PCB

DIP Switch located on Main PCB1 2 3 4 5 6

OFF

ON

WARNING:Due to dangerous voltages existing inside the unit, make sure

the external DC and AC solar isolators are turned off beforeopening the unit. Only are permitted to

adjust these settings.qualified Trades Persons

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Digital Energy Display

Night Time Disconnect

Parallel Operation

Note:

Maximum Power Point Tracking

Protection

Maintenance Cycle

The backlit energy display shows instantaneous power, accumulative power,AC voltage, AC current, AC power factor and AC frequency. See page 14 formore details.

After dark when the solar input is no longer available the Inverter willautomatically disconnect from the AC grid. This feature ensures that duringthe night, the Inverter cannot consume any power whatsoever whileremaining idle. Upon sunrise the next morning when solar input becomesavailable again, the PV edge will automatically reconnect to the AC grid andbegin generating power.

The PV edge automatically synchronizes to the AC grid, therefore the outputof multiple units can all be connected together, and they will all besynchronized by the AC grid.

The optimum power level from the solar input depends on the available solarmodules. Even in cloudy weather with fluctuations in the solar radiationlevel, the PV Edge constantly monitors and tracks the optimum operatingpoint to ensure maximum power from the solar modules is achieved.

The AC grid voltage and frequency is closely monitored by the PVEdgealong with anti islanding checks via active phase shifts. Isolation betweenthe DC input and AC output is achieved via the Toroidal Transformer. TheInverter is fitted with a cooling fan, which is temperature controlled and onlyoperates when required.

When in Battery mode (MPPT disabled) a maintenance cycle is performedevery 30 days. This is a short boost cycle for sealed batteries or an equalizecharge for flooded cells. In this mode the bottom LED will flash slowly untilthe cycle is completed.

The Solar inputs of multiple unit Inverters are not to be parallelledunless used with a battery. Please contact Latronics for more details.

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DC Solar Connector

For easy connection anddisconnection of DC InputPower from Solar Panels

or Battery Bank.

FanIf the temperature inside the

Inverter reaches preset levels, thevariable speed fan will switch on

initially in low speed and then intohigher speed if the temperature

continues to increase. Obstructionof the air intake and output willreduce the power rating of the

Inverter.

Digital Energy MeterUsing the yellow button you are

able to scroll through thedifferent values. See page 14

for more details.

Plug & Play ACConnector

For easy connection anddisconnection to AC grid.

INVERTER OPERATIONWhen the Inverter is switched on all 4 LED'S light up for 1 second while themicroprocessor performs a start up and system check procedure.

100% LED (Overload)This LED indicates overtemp/overload.In this mode the all other LED’s will be

OFF and this LED will flash.

75% LED(AC Grid)This LED has 2 modes of operation.

This LED will be ON solid with all other LED’s offwhen the solar input is present and the AC gridis disconnected and/or awaiting reconnection.

This LED will FLASH for 90 seconds with allother LED’s off when the inverter initially

connects to the AC grid and performs a voltageand frequency stability check before feeding

power into the AC grid.

50% LED (AC Fault)When an AC fault is present this LED will

FLASH and all other LED’s off

25% LEDThis LED will flash with all other LED’s offduring a battery maintenance cycle (see

pg12).

Indicator LampsThe 4 LED’s on the front panel are dual purpose.

When in normal run mode they operateas a bar graph

LED 4 -76%-100% (top Led).LED 3 - 51%-75%.LED 2 - 26%-50%.LED 1 - 1%-25%. (Bottom Led).

If the Inverter were supplying 60% ofFull power then Led’s 1, 2 & 3 would be illuminated.