SolarMax S series, 2000S, 3000S, 4200S, 6000S Instruction Manual

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SolarMax S series

2000S /3000S /4200S /6000S

Instruction manual

Contents

1 About this instruction manual 4

1.1 Target group 4

1.2 Where to keep this manual 4

1.3 Symbols used 4

2 Safety instructions 5

2.1 Appropriate use 5

3 Description 6

3.1 Technical configuration SolarMax 2000S/3000S 6

3.2

Technical configuration SolarMax 4200S and

SolarMax 6000S 6

3.2.1 Safety functions 7

3.2.2 Control functions 7

3.3 External operating elements and dimensions 8

4 Installation 9

4.1 Transport and storage 9

4.1.1 Transport 9

4.1.2 Storage conditions 9

4.2 Site selection and operating conditions 9

4.2.1 Specifications and instructions for site selection 9

4.2.2 Operating conditions at the site 11

4.3 Cooling system 11

4.4 Lightning protection 11

4.5 Scope of delivery 11

4.6 Installation 12

4.7 Electrical connection 13

4.7.1 Guidelines for electrical installation 13

4.7.2 Overview of the electrical connections 13

4.7.3 Specifications of the built-in overvoltage protection 14

4.7.4 Earthing of the inverter 14

4.7.5 External fault interrupter (RCD) 15

4.7.6 Connecting the inverters to the mains 15

4.7.7 Connecting the inverters to the PV plant 17

4.7.8 Connecting status signalling contact (optional) 18

4.7.9 Connecting the cable for data communications 20

5 Commissioning 21

5.1 Inspections prior to commissioning 21

5.2 Commissioning 21

6 Operation 23

6.1 How the DC isolating switch works 23

6.2 Switching on the inverter 23

6.3 Switching off the inverter 24

6.4 Operating the graphics display 24

6.4.1 Menu button symbols 25

6.4.2 Menu structure 26

7 Data communication 38

7.1 Configuration of the data communication interfaces 39

8 Options 40

8.1 Accessory components 40

9 Operating status 41

9.1 Status messages and status LED 41

9.2 Booting 41

9.2 Mains operation 42

9.3 Display of the communications activity 42

10 Troubleshooting 43

10.1 SolarMax Service Centre 43

10.2 Diagnosis & corrective steps 44

10.2.1 General troubleshooting 44

10.2.2 Warnings 44

10.2.3 Failures 45

10.2.4 Error 46

10.2.5 Blockings 46

10.2.6 Error messages during the initialisation phase 46

11 Maintenance 47

12 Removal 47

13 Disposal 48

14 Specifications 49

14.1 Specifications 49

14.2 Efficiency curve 51

14.3 Temperature-dependent output reduction (power derating) 53

14.3.1 SM2000S 53

14.3.2 SM3000S, SM4200S and SM6000S 53

14.4 Country specific settings 55

15 Guarantee 61

1 About this instruction manual

This instruction manual contains a description of the SolarMax S series string inverters 2000S, 3000S, 4200S and 6000S. It also tells you how to install, commission and operate the inverter. Familiarize yourself with inverter functions and characteristics before you begin the installation work. Carefully read the safety instructions in this manual. Ignoring the safety instructions can result in serious injuries or death.

1.1 Target group

This instruction manual is for the  tter (or the responsible electrician) and the operator of the PV plant.

1.2 Where to keep this manual

The system operator must ensure that this instruction manual is available to those responsible for the power plant at all times. If this original document is lost, an up-to-date version of this instruction manual can be downloaded from our website at all times (www. solarmax.com).

1.3 Symbols used

From time to time you will see the following symbols when reading this instruction manual:

DANGER

This symbol indicates that ignoring this instruction may directly lead to serious injury or death.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates that ignoring this instruction can lead to damage to your inverter or your PV power plant.

NOTE

This symbol indicates information which is especially important for operating the inverter.

2 Safety instructions

The string inverters of the S series contain the latest technological advances and have been built and tested to meet currently valid product safety standards. However, ignoring the safety instructions contained in this instruction manual can endanger the user, a third party or property. The quali ed electrician and the operator of the PV plant can minimise these risks by following the safety instructions at all times.

DANGER

■ Only quali ed electricians who have already completely read and understood this

instruction manual in advance may install SolarMax inverters.

■ The quali ed electrician is responsible for adhering to the valid local application

installation and safety instructions.

■ Ignoring the installation and safety instructions shall cancel any and all warranty

and liability claims.

■ Touching live parts is life-threatening.

■ Disconnecting plug-in connectors on the DC end during operation arcs can result in

arcs. That is why the MC connectors must remain in place until the DC line has been disconnected.

■ The inverters must remain closed at all times during operation.

■ The PV generator supplies direct current to the inverter when the PV modules are

exposed to sunlight.

2.1 Appropriate use

The SolarMax string inverters of the S series are designed exclusively to convert the direct current generated by PV modules into alternating current which conforms to the parameters of the public grid. Any other use is contrary to the purpose for which the inverters were designed. Sputnik Engineering accepts no liability for damages resulting from using inverters for purposes other than this. Any modi cations to the inverter performed by the plant operator or the  tter without any review or approval by Sputnik Engineering are prohibited.

3 Description

All SolarMax inverters work completely automatically. The DC circuit breaker is always on during normal operation. The inverter starts when there is enough input power and continues to operate until the available input power from the PV generator drops below the necessary minimum.

3.1 Technical con guration SolarMax 2000S/3000S

The DC voltage of the PV generator is transferred to a DC bus voltage via a low-loss stepup converter. The IGBT bridge circuit generates the sinusoidal infeed current.

3.2 Technical con guration SolarMax 4200S and

SolarMax 6000S

The DC voltage of the PV generator is transferred to a DC bus voltage via a low-loss stepup converter. The IGBT bridge circuit generates the sinusoidal infeed current.

The innovative MaxShare concept leads to a tangible boost in ef ciency during periods of partial load. MaxShare switches the required power stages on or off according to the current output.

3.2.1 Safety functions

In order to ensure a high safety standard, SolarMax inverters feature integrated fault current monitoring on the DC side. If a fault current  ows into the earth, the fault current monitoring system detects the differential current and interrupts the mains operation. Accidental human contact triggers a safety mechanism in the fault current monitoring system which shuts down the device. Thereby preventing electric shock.

3.2.2 Control functions

SolarMax features state-of-the-art measuring and control electronics. A digital signal processor (DSP) generates the PWM signals and offers the following inverter control functions:

■ Automatic on/off-switching

■ Grid monitoring (overvoltage, undervoltage, mains frequency, detection of stand-

alone operation)

■ Mains synchronisation and sinusoidal current control

■ Maximum power point tracking (MPPT, searching for the optimum operating point)

■ Output limitation for oversized PV generators

■ Input and output current limitation

■ Monitoring of the power electronics

■ Monitoring of the heat sink temperature

■ Control of the graphics display

■ External communication via RS485 and/or Ethernet

3.3 External operating elements and dimensions

545 mm 522 mm

290 mm

Graphics display with operation

DC insulation switch

4 Installation

4.1 Transport and storage

4.1.1 Transport

During transport and any interim storage period you must ensure that the ambient conditions (temperature and humidity) are always within the tolerance limits speci ed in the technical data. Any longer term, unattended, and unprotected interim storage of the inverter in the open must be avoided.

4.1.2 Storage conditions

Store the inverter in a dry, enclosed space.

CAUTION

Possible damage to the device! Never store the inverter outdoors.

4.2 Site selection and operating conditions

4.2.1 Speci cations and instructions for site selection

Choosing a suitable location for the inverter is decisive for its operating safety as well as its expected service life and ef ciency. When you select an installation site for the inverter please follow these instructions:

DANGER

■ The inverter may only be operated in an overvoltage category 2 AC installation! If

this is not the case, additional overvoltage-limiting elements (varistors) must be installed at the network connection point.

■ The inverter and all feed lines must be installed out of reach of children or pets

(especially rodents).

■ Do not store any highly in ammable liquids near the inverter and do not expose the

inverter to any highly in ammable gases or vapours.

CAUTION

■ To simplify the installation of the DC and AC feed lines there should be a 0.5 m

clearance all around the inverter in relation to other inverters and/or walls. This step also prevents the hot exhaust air of the ventilation system from having a negative thermal impact when several inverters are installed beside each other. Multiple inverters should be installed above each other, if possible.

■ Make sure there is suf cient ventilation if the inverter is installed inside a building

or plant room. The inverters must not be installed in cabinets or enclosed recesses.

■ If different Solar Max models of the S series are installed, the following sequence

must be adhered to from left to right: SolarMax 2000S, SolarMax 3000S, SolarMa x 4200S, SolarMax 6000S.

■ The area of the air intake and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any other

way at any time whatsoever. Free air circulation is absolutely necessary to permit the inverter to function properly.

■ The ambient air should be dust-free to avoid excessive dirt on the heat sink and

fans. Rooms with heavy concentrations of dust (e.g., in cabinetmaking or metal working shops, hay storage buildings) are not suitable installation locations.

■ The installation underground must be  rm and non-in ammable.

■ The casing of the SolarMax S series inverter conforms with protection type IP54.

This enables it to be installed outdoors, but the stated IP protection is only ensured if the included AC connector, an appropriate DC connector (MultiContact series 4) and the RJ45 connectors recommended in section 4.7.8 are used.

■ When installing outdoors do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight.

■ The inverter must be installed in a location protected from rain and snow.

NOTE

Due to possible noise emissions the device should not be installed in a residential space.

4.2.2 Operating conditions at the site

■ Ambient temperature range for maximum power:

– SM2000S: -20 °C to +55 °C

– SM3000S, SM4200S and SM6000S: -20 °C to +45 °C

■ Relative humidity of the site: 0 to 98 % (no condensation)

■ The installation location must meet the requirements related to electromagnetic emis-

sions (EN 61000-6-4).

4.3 Cooling system

Notwithstanding the high ef ciency of the SolarMax inverter, approx. 5 % of the power has to be dissipated in the form of heat. To this end the base of the device is made from cast aluminium, which ensures adequate cooling via convection and an additional fan.

For safety reasons the temperature of the heat sink is limited to 80 °C. At ambient temperatures of more than 45 °C the heat sink temperature may reach 75 °C. In this event the maximum inverter output is reduced temporarily. But if the temperature still runs as high as 80 °C the device is shut down to prevent a thermal overload.

4.4 Lightning protection

The requirements for appropriate lightning protection for a PV power plant depend on many different factors (plant size, how the cables are run, the modules used, the surroundings, etc.).

A project-speci c protection concept must be developed by a quali ed person. Information on the built-in over-voltage is contained in section 4.7.3.

4.5 Scope of delivery

Make sure the delivery is complete. If the delivery is incomplete please contact Sputnik Engineering.

■ SolarMax inverters

■ Instruction manual and installation primer for an installation

■ Mounting rail and Hardware

– 2 screws 6 x 50 mm

– 2 washers ø 18 mm

– 2 wall plugs

– 3 screws M6 x 12 mm

■ 1 AC connector (Wieland)

■ 1 M6 cable lug for the earthing cable and the hardware:

– 1 Flat washer M6

– 1 Spring lock washer M6

– 1 serrated washer

4.6 Installation

The inverter can be easily installed using the included installation plate and installation material on a level installation base. You will  nd more information about how to properly install the inverter in the quick guide included in the delivery.

Procedure

1. Drill two holes, Ø 8 mm in diameter and to a depth of 60 mm in a distance of 370 mm.

2. Insert the dowels.

3. Attach the installation plate using the two 6 x 50 screws and washers.

4. Install the inverter as follows:

– Slide the inverter onto the mounting rail from the left

– push it rightwards up to the limit stop. Push the right-hand side of the inverter

against the wall

– slide it along the rail leftwards up to the limit stop

– Attach the SolarMax inverter with screws

Use of other mounting rails

If you mount the inverter on the mounting rails other than those included in the delivery the result is frequently too much distance between the inverter and the wall. This distance restricts effective air cooling (reduced canal effect across the heat sink). There may be no wall at all, a situation which nearly cancels any effective air cooling at all. This requires you to mount an appropriate metal plate between the mounting rail and the inverter.

4.7 Electrical connection

4.7.1 Guidelines for electrical installation

DANGER

■ Only quali ed electricians may install and start-up S series inverters.

■ The local regulations and guidelines for the installation of electrical devices must

be followed.

■ All the feed lines to the inverter must be appropriate for the expected voltages,

currents and ambient conditions (temperature, UV load, etc.).

■ Make sure that all lines are laid tension-free.

4.7.2 Overview of the electrical connections

Sputnik Engineering supplies the SolarMax inverters prewired and ready for connection. All connections are pluggable. The device therefore does not have to be opened.

The following connections are available:

DC-connection

AC-connection (Wieland Flanschstecker)

Status signalling contact

RS485/RJ45 socket

M6 earthing connections

RS485 & LAN Ethernet RJ45 socket

2 4 5 6

4.7.3 Speci cations of the built-in overvoltage protection

SolarMax inverters feature integrated surge protectors at the input and output. On the DC side 2 surge arresters (varistors) for the plus and minus terminal to earth are installed. On the AC side a surge arrester (varistor) is installed between the phase and neutral. All surge arresters meet the requirements of class D according to VDE 0675-6 or Type 3 according to EN 61643-11. (no lightening protection, see also section 4.4).

■ Note the following if the overvoltage protection on the DC is to be increased:

For inverters without galvanic isolation the DC terminals have a potential relative to

earth that may be higher than the peak value of the mains voltage. For this reason, the response voltage of the surge arrester must be higher than 600 V

peak

The following diagram shows the connection of additional overvoltage conductors on

the DC end.

> 600 V> 600 V

Solar generator

4.7.4 Earthing of the inverter

The inverter’s stray current to earth can reach values greater than 3.5 mA (AC) or 10 mA (DC) during operation. In this case, a second secure protective conductor connection is required according to EN 50178.

The cross-section of the second protective earth conductor should have at least the same cross-section as that of the main terminal. The position of two additional earthing connections on the casing is shown in section 4.7.2, “Overview of the electrical connections”,.

4.7.5 External fault interrupter (RCD)

The inverters in the SolarMax S series have an integrated AC/DC sensitive fault current sensor. This sensor is able to distinguish between the operational capacitive stray currents (caused by capacities of the PV modules to the earth) and leakage currents (caused by touching a pole of the PV generator). The inverter disconnects immediately from the mains as soon as an overstepping of the absolute limit value (300 mA, important in relation to  re safety) or a sudden increase in the DC-end fault current (30 mA, important to protect against personal injury) has been detected.

NOTE

When selecting an additional external earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB), you must remember that during operation the leakage currents can be as high as several 10mA per inverter. That is why the rated differential current of an external RCD must be at least 100 mA, for very large PV plants with several S series inverters it may also be necessary to use a 300 mA-RCD. Since the inverters in the S series are designed not to cause direct current fault currents on the AC end, an external type A RCD can be used.

4.7.6 Connecting the inverters to the mains

DANGER

Make sure that all the DC and AC feed lines to the inverter are dead before you start the installation work.

Connecting conditions

■ Each inverter must be protected separately! No consumers may be connected be-

tween the fuse and the inverter!

■ The following table contains recommended mains fuses and minimum line cross-sec-

tions necessary for the AC feed line:

2000S 3000S 4200S 6000S

Mains fuses (C characteristic)

10A 13A 20A 25A

Minimum line line cross-section AC

1.5 mm

2,5 mm

4 mm

■ We recommend using larger conductor cross-sections in order to minimise line losses.

■ The  exible cable is connected to a junction box with a maximum length of one metre.

From here the installation may be continued with a rigid TT cable.

Confectioning the AC connector

■ Ensure that the cable is de-energised.

■ Connect the AC cable socket with a  exible cable according to EN 60309-2 /

VDE 0623.

■ Connection of strands with a max. cross-section of 4 mm

can be connected.

1. Push the rear part of the socket over the cable.

2. Press wire end sleeves onto the stripped strands.

3. Connect the strands with the socket insert as follows:

– Protective earth conductor PE with the screw terminal with earthing symbol

– Neutral conductor N on screw terminal with the label N

– Phase L on screw terminal with the label L

– Tightening torque 0.8 – 1.0 Nm

4. Ensure that the strands are connected properly.

5. Snap the rear part of the socket onto the socket insert.

6. Tighten the screwed cable gland.

Connecting the AC feed line

The AC feed line can now be connected to the AC connection of the inverter. As soon as the correct position is reached, the connector slips onto the AC connection.

The inverter is now  rmly connected to the AC grid.

NOTE

As soon as the closure of the AC connector has slipped in, the AC connection can only be re-opened using a tool (slotted screwdriver size 2).

4.7.7 Connecting the inverters to the PV plant

You can connect as many as three strings directly to the inverter.

DANGER

Make sure that all the DC and AC feed lines to the inverter are dead before you start the installation work.

Connecting conditions

■ Maximum DC input current SM2000S and SM3000S: 11 A

■ Maximum DC input current SM4200S and SM6000S: 22 A

■ Maximum DC input voltage (SM2000S-SM6000S): 600 V

■ Select cable cross-sections on the DC end corresponding to your plant con guration

and in conformance with the valid installation regulations.

■ Ensure that the DC cable is installed so as to avoid short-circuits and earth leakage all

the way to the MC connections.

■ Use only connectors from the MC4 series made by MultiContact for connecting the DC

feed lines to the inverters.

■ Due to the earth leakage monitoring neither the minus nor the plus pole may be earthed.

Otherwise, the integrated insulation monitoring will prevent a mains connection.

Procedure

1. Make sure that the DC isolating switch is switched off.

2. Remove the protective caps on the MC sockets.

3. Connect the DC feed lines to the inverter. Make sure the polarity is correct.

DC connection

DC + connection

DC - connection

4.7.8 Connecting status signalling contact (optional)

The S series string inverters are equipped with a status signalling contact for remote monitoring as a standard. The inverter status can be detected with the potential-free relay contact. The contact is located on the front of the device between the DC and AC connections (see 4.7.2 “Overview of the electrical connections”). How the status signalling contact works can be set in the “Settings” menu (see section 6.4.2.6).

Setting Functionality

Off The status signalling contact is deactivated (remains idle).

Mains The status signalling contact NO closes immediately during mains opera-

tion and is opened again when the set delay time expires, as soon as the device ceases to feed.

Error The status signalling contact closes when the set delay time expires as

long as a malfunction, an error or an alarm is activated during this time. The relay opens immediately as soon as the error no longer exists.

Events which could trigger the status signalling contact are listed in the section 10.2 “Diagnosis & corrective steps”.

1 2

Setting Functionality

On This setting is designed for controlling an external motorised AC discon-

nector, for example. When the inverter is switched on (suf ciently high DC input voltage), the status signalling contact closes. The status signalling contact will only re-open when the inverter is switched off (DC input voltage too low).

NOTE

At night and when the DC end is shut down, the status signalling contact is idle.

Specifications of the status signalling contact

■ M12-Stecker; den Stecker für das Kabel können Sie über das SolarMax Service Center

beziehen.

■ max. Schaltspannung: 250 VAC / 30 VDC

■ max. Schaltstrom: 1 A

Pinout

Pin Contact

1 NO (normally open: open when idle)

2COM

3 NC (normally closed: closed when idle)

Not used

Contact diagram

COM

4.7.9 Connecting the cable for data communications

The inverters in the SolarMax S series have two RJ45 sockets for data communications within a MaxComm network:

■ The left-hand RJ45 socket (Pos. 5 in section 4.7.2) is only a RS485 interface. The

RS485 interface is used for connections with other SolarMax inverters or accessories with the MaxComm interface.

■ The right-hand RJ45 socket (Pos. 6 in section 4.7.2) can be used both as a RS485 and

as an Ethernet interface, the desired function can be toggled in the “Settings” menu. The Ethernet interface is used for connecting an inverter directly to a PC or to MaxWeb xp. However, if both sockets are con gured as RS485 interfaces, a network containing several RS485 nodes can be set up.

Connection recommendations

If the RJ45 sockets are used and the inverter is exposed to the weather, please use products from the VARIOSUB-RJ45 range with IP67 protection from Phoenix Contact. This ensures that the installation meets the requirements of IP54.

■ RJ45 connector, 8-pin, quick connector system (art. no. 1658493)

■ Pre-assembled Ethernet cable, 8-pin RJ45/IP67 on RJ45/IP67 (art. no. 1658480)

Available from www.phoenixcontact.com.

Procedure

Open the protective cap of the RJ45 sockets. Connect the cable and check that the connector plug is  rmly in place.

5 Commissioning

5.1 Inspections prior to commissioning

Check the following points before you start up the inverter:

■ All the necessary earth lines have been connected (see 4.7.4 “Earthing the inverter”).

■ Make sure the polarity of the PV generator connection is correct.

5.2 Commissioning

If the inverter is being commissioned the initial setup will start automatically. This procedure must only be carried out once as part of the commissioning process. I

Requirements

■ Correctly connected DC supplies (AC connection is not required)

■ Suf cient solar irradiation

NOTE

■ Thoroughly read the manual before starting initial start-up. Contact your grid op-

erator or the SolarMax Service Centre if you have any doubt regarding the settings you must select.

■ You can restart initial start-up on the graphics display by pressing at any time.

Procedure

1. Switch on the DC disconnector. The “Initial Setup” menu will be displayed on the graphics display.

– Select the display language.

– Select the country setting.

CAUTION

Entering the country incorrectly may lead to problems regarding inverter operation and to the withdrawal of the operating license by the respective grid operator.

– Enter today’s date. The inverter saves the date entered as the initial start-up date.

– Enter the current time.

– Click

to con rm the entries.

Step 2: only for country settings “Germany”, “Great Britain” and “Italy”:

2. Determine the “Plant type” and/or the “Standard”.

Menu “Plant type” for country setting “Germany”:

Setting Description

<= 3.68 kVA The maximum plant system rating is 3.68 kVA. > 3.68 – 13.8kVA The plant system rating is higher than 3.68 kVA and/or is maximally 13.68

kVA. > 13.8 kVA – 30 kVA The plant system rating is higher than 13.68 kVA and/or is maximally 30 kVA. > 30kVA The plant system rating is higher than 30 kVA. VDE 0126-1-1 Required setting if the inverter is commissioned within a PV plant connected

to the grid before 1 January 2012.

Note: The setting "VDE 0126-1-1" is inadmissible for PV plants connected to

the grid after 31 December 2011.

– Press to con rm your entry.

– With the “VDE 0126-1-1” setting, the “Con rmation” menu appears afterwards

(step 4).

– In the settings for the plant system rating, the “cosφ(P)” menu appears afterwards

(step 3).

Menu “Standard” for country setting “Great Britain”.

Setting Description

G83/1-1 Inverter settings according to standard G83/1-1 G83/2 Inverter settings according to standard G83/2 (available only for SM2000S,

SM3000S and SM4200S) G59/2 Inverter settings according to standard G59/2 (available only for SM4200S

and SM6000S)”

– Press to con rm your entry. The “Con rmation” menu appears (step 4).

Menu “Standard” for country setting “Italy”:

Setting Description

DK 5940 Required setting if the inverter is commissioned within a PV plant connected

to the grid before 1 July 2012. CEI 0-21: <= 3kW The maximum plant system rating is 3 kW. CEI 0-21: > 3kW – 6kW The plant system rating is higher than 3 kW and/or is maximally 6 kW.

– Press to con rm your entry. The “Con rmation” menu appears (step 4).

Step 3: only for country setting “Germany”:

3. In the “cosφ(P)” menu, select the speci cation for the reactive power feed-in required

by the grid operator:

Setting Description

On Standardised reactive power feed-in Inactive

No reactive power feed-in (cosφ=1)

– Press to con rm your entry.

4. In the “Validation” menu, check your entries. You can complete initial start-up afterwards by pressing

. The main menu will then be displayed (see 6.3.2 Main menu).

6 Operation

All SolarMax S series inverters work completely automatically and maintenance-free. The electrical isolating switch between the PV generator, inverter and the 230 V mains always remain activated. If enough irradiance is present, the inverter starts operating and feeds the output into the 230 V mains; otherwise, the device goes into a wait mode and in this way is ready to feed the mains at any time. The electronics are separated from the mains during the night.

6.1 How the DC isolating switch works

Switching off the DC isolating switch disconnects the inverter from the PV generator.

DANGER

Even when the DC isolating switch is switched off, the components and connections of the inverter are still live!

6.2 Switching on the inverter

Procedure

Action Reaction

1. Switch on the DC insulation switch. After several seconds the Overview menu is displayed. The message “Startup…” appears in the “Status” line.

The status LED blinks green.

2. Switch on any external AC isolating

switches/fuses (if present)

After 30 seconds, the inverter is in mains operation. In the “Overview” display, the “Mains operation” device status is shown.

The status LED glows green.

NOTE

When the inverter is commissioned, instead of the “Overview” menu, an “Initial Setup” menu appears; see section 5 “Startup”.

6.3 Switching off the inverter

DANGER

■ Even when the DC isolating switch is switched off, the components and connec-

tions of the inverter are still live!

■ After disconnecting the inverter wait at least 5 minutes before opening the device

to permit internal capacitors to discharge.

■ The MC connector (DC input), may only be separated from the inverter if the

DC isolating switch is open. Otherwise, disconnecting the DC feed lines during operation can result in dangerous arcs.

Procedure

Action Reaction

1. Switch off any external AC isolating

switches/fuses (if present)

The graphics display shows the device status “No mains”.

The status LED glows orange.

2. Switch off the DC insulation switch The inverter shuts itself off after a few seconds

6.4 Operating the graphics display

The graphic display on the front of the inverter shows the system dimensions, status information and the inverter’s malfunction messages. The display allows you to learn the current device status, access the integrated data logger, and enter various settings for the inverter. Navigate the various menus using the three buttons under the display.

The display is backlighted to improve readability when lighting is poor. Activate the backlight by pressing any of the buttons. The backlight remains active for 180 seconds after the buttons were last used.

To the left of the graphics display there is a status LED indicating the device status, see

9.1 “Status messages and status LED”.

NOTE

The whole measurement, control and communications electronics of the inverter is powered completely by the PV generator. That is why the use of the display unit and communications with the inverter are not possible at night or when there is too little irradiance.

6.4.1 Menu button symbols

With the help of the symbols shown here you can navigate the various menus and functions visible in the display. The current button function may change from one menu to the next and corresponds to the symbol appearing directly over the button in each case:

Symbol Function

Scroll up, increase number or next element

Scroll down, or previous element

Back to higher level menu

Select next number

Display selected submenu or con rm changes

Launch edit mode for selection

Abort

6.4.2 Menu structure

* Only for country setting “Italy”.

6.4.2.1 Main menu

The main menu is the starting point for all the submenus and displays, see 6.4.2 “Menu structure”. Use the arrow keys

and to select a menu. Click to con rm your

selection.

6.4.2.2 Overview

If none of the buttons are pushed for 120 seconds, the display returns automatically to the Overview menu which shows the three most important values as well as the current operating status.

Operating parameters Description

19.07.2007 (example) Current date

11:14:49 (example) Momentary time

Pac Momentary effective output

Today Total energy fed into the mains on the current

date and as of the momentary time.

Total Total energy fed into the mains since the

inverter’s commissioning.

Status For the display of the warnings and status

messages, see 9. Operating status.

6.4.2.3 Measured values

The current inverter measured values can be accessed in the “Measured values” menu.

Use the arrow buttons and to navigate the measured values. Press the left button

to return to the Main menu.

The following measured values can be accessed:

Measured value Description

Vdc current PV generator voltage Idc current PV generator current Vac current mains voltage Iac current infeed current Pac current inverter output Q Reactive power (+: overexcited / −: underexcited) Cosφ

Power factor (OEX: overexcited / UEX: underexcited) Frequency Mains frequency Temperature Heat sink temperature Fan Fan switched on or off

NOTE

The inverter measured values are not suitable for billing purposes or calculating ef ciency. The measuring error may amount to up to ±5% depending on the measured value. Only the measured values of a calibrated electricity meter are decisive for billing purposes.

6.4.2.4 Statistics

In the Statistics menu you can access the inverter’s internal data logger. The accessible statistics are for the most recent 31 days, 12 months or 10 years. The “Total” sub-menu contains the accumulated yield and operating data since initial start-up of the inverter.

Use the button to highlight a statistic category. Select a category by pressing the

button.

Press the left button

to return to the Main menu.

Daily statistics

This menu provides access to the data from the most recent 31 days.

Use the buttons and to select a daily statistic. Press the left button to return to the Statistics menu.

Parameter Description

Yield Daily yield

Maximum Peak value of the output fed into the mains

Hours Total operating hours during device status “mains operation”

Monthly statistics

This menu provides access to the data from the most recent 12 months.

Use the and buttons to select a monthly statistic. Press the left button to return to the Statistics menu.

Parameter Description

Yield Monthly yield

Maximum Peak value of the output fed into the mains

Hours Total operating hours during device status “mains operation”

Yearly statistics

This menu provides access to the data from the most recent 10 years.

Use the and buttons to select a yearly statistic. Press the left button to return to the Statistics menu.

Parameter Description

Yield Annual yield

Maximum Peak value of the output fed into the mains

Hours Total operating hours during device status “mains operation”

Total

This menu lists the total yield and the total number of operating hours of the inverter since initial start-up.

Press the left button to return to the Statistics menu.

Reset

In this menu you can delete all the entries in the Statistics menu.

NOTE

Once deleted this data is irretrievably lost!

Press the button to con rm the deletion of all the statistics entries. Use the button to enter the Statistics menu without deleting the statistics entries.

6.4.2.5 Con guration

All available operating parameters and advanced functions of the inverter are listed in the Con guration” menu. The settings displayed for the limit values and the functions depend on the country selected during initial start-up.

NOTE

MaxTalk 2 Pro, the extension to the standard MaxTalk 2 software, allows authorised skilled workers to individually adjust the operating parameters. The required “S series parameter con guration using MaxTalk 2 Pro” instruction manual can be found on our website www.solarmax.com (Downloads area). You can request MaxTalk 2 Pro from the SolarMax Service Centre. The contact details can be found overleaf.

Parameter Description Unit

Country Country setting at the time of commissioning -

Plant type Plant type for the initial commissioning. -

Standard Operating standard for the initial commissioning. -

Vac min 1 Minimum admissible mains voltage ( rst limit) V

t Vac min 1 Release time for minimum admissible mains voltage ms

Vac max 1 Maximum admissible mains voltage ( rst limit) V

t Vac max 1 Release time for maximum admissible mains voltage ms

Vac min 2 Minimum admissible mains voltage (second limit) V

t Vac min 2 Release time for minimum admissible mains voltage ms

Vac max 2 Maximum admissible mains voltage (second limit) V

t Vac max 2 Release time for maximum admissible mains voltage ms

Vac 10min max Maximum admissible average value of the mains voltage over the last

10 minutes

f min 1 Minimum admissible mains frequency ( rst limit) Hz

t f min 1 Release time for minimum admissible mains frequency ms

f max 1 Maximum admissible mains frequency ( rst limit) Hz

t f max 1 Release time for maximum admissible mains frequency ms

f min 2 Minimum admissible mains frequency (second limit) Hz

t f min 2 Release time for minimum admissible mains frequency ms

f max 2 Maximum admissible mains frequency (second limit) Hz

t f max 2 Release time for maximum admissible mains frequency ms

df/dt max Maximum permissible mains frequency variation per second Hz/s

Parameter Description Unit

Iac max Maximum admissible mains current (per shift) A

Iac mean max Maximum permissible DC-ratio of the fed-in system current A

Pac max Maximum effective power to be fed W

S max Maximum apparent power to be fed. VA

Island detection Immediate grid disconnection when island operation detected Inactive/on

Restart delay Delay time before grid reconnection upon previous failure-related grid

disconnection.

Pac progression Maximum increase of the effective power during grid reconnection

upon previous failure-related grid disconnection.

%/min

Mains check Additional monitoring before connecting to the grid Inactive/on

- Vac MC max Maximum admissible mains voltage at mains check V

- Vac MC min Minimum admissible mains voltage at mains check V

- f MC max Maximum admissible mains frequency at mains check Hz

- f MC min Minimum admissible mains frequency at mains check Hz

- t MC monitoring Duration of mains check s

Ierr max Maximum permissible fault current (effective value) on

the DC end

P(f)-Mode Mode of the frequency-dependent power reduction

2: Operation on the nominal line / 3: Power increase according to parameter Re-increase / Off: P(f) mode is switched offt

2/3/Off

- Reduction Reduction of effective power Pac in P(f) mode %/Hz

- f start Starting frequency of the P(f)-Mode Hz

- Re-increase Maximum increase to the maximum effective power Pac max after the P(f) mode was exited.

%/min

Q-Mode

Selected reactive power mode: off, cosφ, cosφ(Pac), Q, or Q(Uac)

- Vac Lock Switch with hysteresis behaviour for the Q-Mode. When the switch is activated, the selected reactive power mode is switched on and/or off according to the limit values Vac Lock-In and Vac Lock-Out.

Inactive/on

- Vac Lock-In Upper limit value of the mains voltage for Vac Lock. Vac Lock switches on the selected reactive power mode.

- Vac Lock-Out Lower limit value of the mains voltage for Vac Lock. Vac Lock switches off the selected reactive power mode (cosφ = 1).

6.4.2.6 Settings

The “Settings” menu allows you to edit various parameters:

Press the left button to return to the Main menu.

How to change the parameter values in the editing mode

1. Select parameters with the

key; for example, Time.

2. Push the

button to switch into the editing mode.

3. Push the

button to get to the desired position of the parameter:

4. Push the button to increase the  gure.

5. Select the next position using the

button or

6. Push the

button to con rm the value and exit the editing mode.

Parameter Description

Language Selecting the display language

(German, English, French, Italian or Spanish)

Time Setting the internal clock

Date Setting the display date

Device address De ne a device address between 1 and 249

Ethernet Switches the Ethernet interface on or off

Parameter Description

IP address

Con guration of the Ethernet interface (see also Section 7.1 “Con guration of the data communications interfaces”)

Netmask

TCP Port

Status relay De nition how the status signalling contact functions (see section 4.7.8

“Status signalling contact (optional)”)

Status relay delay Setting the switching delay of the status signalling contact

NOTE

■ The selection of the display language is independent of the selected country

setting.

■ If you link several inverters and accessory components into one MaxComm

communications network you must assign a unique address to each device in the network.

6.4.2.7 Information

This menu shows the following information:

■ Device type (SM2000S, SM3000S, SM4200S, SM6000S)

■ Firmware version

■ Date of commissioning

■ Webadresse (www.solarmax.com)

Use the

and keys to move through the menu. Press the left button to return

to the Main menu.

6.4.2.8 Auto Test

During the Auto Test procedure in mains mode the trigger threshold for AC voltage and frequency monitoring is varied linearly with a ramp of ≤ 0.05 Hz/s and ≤ 0.05 Vn/s (Vn = 230 Vac, only available for country setting “Italy”). At some point during the test the threshold will coincide with the current measured value, leading to triggering of the monitoring intervention. After each test step the values of the trigger thresholds, delay times, current measured frequency and AC voltage values, and the standard threshold trigger value are displayed.

NOTE

■ The Auto Test can be activated only if there is suf cient irradiance and the inverter

is connected to the mains and is in feed mode.

■ If a fault occurs during the tests or the irradiance is too low the Auto Test is aborted

and the message “Auto Test aborted” appears in the display together with an associated error message.

Procedure

1. Wait until the inverter has connected to the grid.

2. Select the “Auto Test” menu item in the Main menu.

3. Start the self-test press the

button to con rm. The Auto Test now runs auto-

matically:

Maximum voltage

– The set voltage monitoring threshold Vac max is displayed.

– The threshold value is decremented linearly until it reaches the current mains volt-

age value and mains monitoring is triggered.

– The trigger value, the delay time, the current value and the default voltage monitor-

ing value (Vac max) are displayed.

Minimum voltage

– The set voltage monitoring threshold Vac min is displayed.

– The threshold value is incremented linearly until it reaches the current mains volt-

age value and mains monitoring is triggered.

– The trigger value, the delay time, the current value and the default voltage monitor-

ing value (Vac min) are displayed.

Maximum average value of the mains voltage

– The set voltage monitoring threshold Vac 10 min max is displayed.

– The threshold value is incremented linearly until it reaches the current mains volt-

age value and grid monitoring is triggered.

– The trigger value, the delay time, the current value and the default voltage monitor-

ing value (Vac 10 min max) are displayed.

Maximum frequency (first limit)

– The set frequency monitoring threshold f max 1 is displayed.

– The threshold value is decremented linearly until it reaches the current mains fre-

quency value and mains monitoring is triggered.

– The trigger value, the delay time, the current value and the default frequency moni-

toring value (f max 1) are displayed.

– The condition of the frequency monitoring f max 1 is displayed.

Minimum frequency (first limit)

– The set frequency monitoring threshold f min 1 is displayed.

– The threshold value is incremented linearly until it reaches the current mains fre-

quency value and mains monitoring is triggered.

– The trigger value, the delay time, the current value and the default frequency moni-

toring value (f min 1) are displayed.

– The condition of the frequency monitoring f max 1 is displayed.

Maximum frequency (second limit)

– The set frequency monitoring threshold f max 2 is displayed.

– The threshold value is decremented linearly until it reaches the current mains fre-

quency value and grid monitoring is triggered.

– The trigger value, the trigger time, the current value, and the default value of fre-

quency monitoring (f max 2) are displayed.

– The condition of the frequency monitoring f max 2 is displayed.

Minimum frequency (second limit)

– The set frequency monitoring threshold f min 2 is displayed.

– The threshold value is incremented linearly until it reaches the current mains fre-

quency value and grid monitoring is triggered.

– The trigger value, the trigger time, the current value, and the default value of fre-

quency monitoring (f min 2) are displayed.

– The condition of the frequency monitoring f min 2 is displayed.

Display after successful self-test:

After the Auto Test is complete the inverter returns to normal operation.

7 Data communication

For PV plants equipped with SolarMax inverters, Sputnik Engineering offers the MaxComm communications plat form. This provides many ways of recording data and monitoring your PV plant. Below is an overview of the current products.

NOTE

You can  nd detailed information on our website at www.solarmax.com.

MaxTalk

If you only need to access the data of your inverters occasionally or modify your inverter’s settings, the MaxTalk PC software is ideal for you. MaxTalk can be downloaded at no charge from our website.

MaxMonitoring

Using the cost-free MaxMonitoring software, you can display the performance data of your photovoltaic plant at any time in your home. On the one hand, MaxMonitoring is available as an App for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android smartphones, and, as of now, for Android tablets as well in the corresponding store. On the other hand, versions to be installed on your PC or MAC are available.

MaxWeb xp

MaxWeb xp is a data logger, monitoring unit and web server in one. For all those who want to have their PV plant monitored and checked reliably and professionally, MaxWeb xp is the ideal solution. On the Internet you can access your PV power plant from any PC with an internet connection to check current measured values and yields or to edit the settings of your inverters. The data logger records operating parameters, yield values, and events and communicates them automatically to the MaxWeb portal.

If there is a failure, MaxWeb xp sends out alarm messages by email or SMS.

MaxWeb portal

The MaxWeb portal is the ideal complement to the MaxWeb xp data logger. When using the MaxWeb portal, you can access the data of your PV plant from anywhere on the Internet. The MaxWeb portal provides a wide variety of graphic and chart display options for the evaluation of your PV plant’s operating parameters.

7.1 Co n guration of the data communication interfaces

In order to use the Ethernet communications interfaces, you must enter the following settings in the “Settings” display menu:

Device address

If you connect several inverters into one network, you must assign each device its own address.

NOTE

■ You can assign addresses between 1 and 249. It is very important to remember to

give a unique address to each individual device in the network!

■ Start the device address numbering with the lowest numbers possible (if possible

with 001).

When connecting to a LAN network, the following settings are required in addition to the device address:

IP address

If you want to access your inverter from a local area network (LAN), enter an unassigned IP address from your LAN here.

Netmask

Please enter the pertinent subnet mask for your IP address here.

TCP Port

Enter the desired TCP port for communications with the inverter. Remember that the TCP port must be greater than 1023 since this range is reserved for prede ned applications (referred to as “well known services”).

NOTE

You will  nd more details about data communication in the technical information “MaxComm network”. This document can be downloaded from our website at: www. solarmax.com; downloads/data communication/MaxComm.

8 Options

8.1 Accessory components

Below you will  nd a list of other available accessory components.

■ MaxMeteo

Unit recording irradiation data and cell temperature of PV modules

■ MaxCount

Unit recording meter  gures with S0 interface

■ MaxDisplay

Interface for large display to visualise PV power plant data

9 Operating status

9.1 Status messages and status LED

The status message in the graphics display describes the current operating status of the inverter. Each inverter status message belongs to one of the  ve possible operating statuses. The status LED always displays one of these operating statuses through a variety of colours. In addition to the status messages, the inverter can also display warnings. Warnings result from device errors or external failures which, however, do not affect the mains operation of the inverter. Losses of yield are possible, however.

Warnings have no relation to the operating status and are displayed on the graphics display alternately with the current status message.

The status messages of the “Failure”, “Error”, and “Blocked” operating statuses, as well as the warnings, usually require certain measures to be taken, see 10 “Troubleshooting”.

LED status Operating status Description

Off - Inverter is switched off > grid disconnection Flashing green

– – –

Booting Inverter starts > grid disconnection

Green

Mains operation Grid feed-in (normal operation)

Flashing orange – – –

- Warning > no grid disconnection

Orange

Failure External failure > grid disconnection

Red

Error Internal device error > grid disconnection

Flashing red – – – Blocked Inverter is blocked > grid disconnection

9.2 Booting

Status LED: blinks green

Status message Description / Cause

Irradiance too low There is too little solar radiation and infeed is not possible. Startup… In this mode, the inverter checks all the conditions which must be

ful lled to ensure secure infeed.

Restart delay After a shutdown this value indicates the number of seconds after

which feed mode will resume.

9.2 Mains operation

Status-LED: Green

Status message Description / Cause

Maximum power The inverter limits the output to the maximum power of the device.

This may happen if the solar generator is oversized.

Mains operation The inverter is connected to the mains and is operating in feed

mode.

Idc limitation The inverter limits the solar generator current to the maximum

permissible value. This may occur if the solar generator is designed such that the current at MPP exceeds the maximum permissible input current of the inverter.

Iac limitation The inverter limits the mains current to the maximum permissible

value. This can happen when there are strong  uctuations in irradiance or with an oversized solar generator.

Restart limitation The inverter increases the active power after the conclusion of an

external limitation with a de ned progression (Pac progression).

Frequency limitation The inverter temporarily limits the active power due to an active

frequency-dependent reduction in power - P(f)-Mode.

External limitation The output power of the inverter is limited by a remote command.

9.3 Display of the communications activity

The inverter’s communications activity is indicated by the glowing of two different symbols in the upper part of the display.

Symbol Description

This symbol is displayed when the inverter sends or receives data (via RS485 or Ethernet).

This symbol appears when there is an Ethernet connection (corresponds with the “Link” display on network cards).

10 Troubleshooting

Sputnik Engineering delivers only SolarMax inverters which have stood up to our extensive testing regime. Moreover, each inverter is subjected to several hours of endurance testing under full-load conditions.

This section describes in several tables all the possible error messages, their possible causes and suggestions on how to remedy them.

If despite this your PV power plant suffers a malfunction or an error we recommend these procedures:

1. Check whether the inverter and PV generator have been installed correctly.

2. Check the cable connections and follow the points described in section 4, “Installation”.

3. Determine the cause of the failure by checking the message in the graphics display. Section 10.2, “Diagnosis & corrective steps” explains possible ways of correcting malfunctions.

4. If you cannot correct the malfunction using the recommended procedures, or you are not sure what sort of fault is involved, please contact our SolarMax Service Centre.

10.1 SolarMax Service Centre

If you have technical questions or dif culties our Service Centre would be happy to help you. If you have questions about string inverter malfunctions we need from you the following details:

■ Device type

■ Serial number S/N

■ Installation location

■ Information about the failure you are experiencing (status message, etc.)

Availability

Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (CET) The contact details of the SolarMax Service Center can be found overleaf.

Sputnik Engineering AG Länggasse 85 CH-2504 Biel/Bienne

10.2 Diagnosis & corrective steps

The following tables describe possible measures for remedying failures. If the measures suggested do not correct the failure, please contact the SolarMax Service Centre immediately.

10.2.1 General troubleshooting

Problem Cause Steps

The display remains blank DC insulation switch switched

off

Switch on the DC insulation switch.

Irradiance too low Wait until irradiance is high

enough.

Strings disconnected. Check PV generator and cor-

rect disconnection.

Internal failure. Notify the SolarMax Service

Centre.

Graphics display flashes periodically

Irradiance too low Wait until irradiance is high

enough.

10.2.2 Warnings

Status LED: flashes orange

Warning Cause Steps

Temperature limitation The feed-in power has been

temporarily reduced to limit the temperature of the inverter.

Clean the fan grids and improve ventilation in the operations room.

Failure fan

A fan is defective or dirty. Contact the SolarMax Service

Centre.

Failure temp. sensor A temperature sensor in the

inverter has ceased functioning.

Contact the SolarMax Service Centre.

10.2.3 Failures

Status LED: orange

Status message Cause Steps

Vdc too high The DC input voltage of the

inverter is too high.

Immediately disconnect the DC insulation switch. Check module con guration.

Ierr too high The DC leakage current has

exceeded the admissible absolute limit value lerr max.

Check the PV generator.

No mains There is no mains voltage Check the AC feed line. Frequency too high The mains frequency is outside

of the f max 1 or f max 2 limit values.

If this problem continues to occur, contact the responsible grid operator.

Frequency too low The mains frequency is outside

of the f min 1 or f min 2 limit values.

Mains error Stand-alone operation was

detected

Vac too high The mains voltage is outside of

the Vac°max°1 or Vac°max°2 limit values.

Vac too low The mains voltage is outside

of the Vac°min°1 or Vac°min°2 limit values.

Uac 10min too high

The maximum 10-minute average value of the mains voltage (Vac 10 min max.) is too high.

df/dt too high The change in the mains

frequency per second has exceeded the maximum admissible value df/dt max.

Insulation fault DC The insulation resistance of the

PV generator against earth is too low.

Check the PV generator.

Phase and neutral conductor are interchanged.

Connect phase and neutral conductor in the AC coupling connector correctly.

10.2.4 Error

Status LED: red

Status message Cause Step

Device error (+ error code) An internal fault has occurred

in the inverter.

Note the displayed, two-digit error code and contact the SolarMax Service Centre.

10.2.5 Blockings

Status LED: flashes red

Status message Cause Step

External blocking There is a 0% command from

MaxRemote (coming from the grid operator).

None. Wait until the grid operator suspends the blocking of the inverter via MaxRemote.

10.2.6 Error messages during the initialisation phase

The following faults occur only during the inverter initialisation phase and indicate a defect in the inverter (device fault).

Display status LED: does not glow

Error message Steps

SUPPLY FAULT

Notify the SolarMax Service Centre.

ADC REFERENCE ERROR

ERROR EEPROM

CONFIGURATION ERROR

IRRADIANCE TOO LOW Wait until irradiance is high enough.

11 Maintenance

SolarMax inverters are basically maintenance-free. However, to ensure perfect operation over the course of several years, in addition to regular controls of the operating and yield data via the inverter display or remote monitor we also recommend having the simple maintenance work described below performed at regular intervals. The maintenance intervals must be set keeping the ambient conditions in mind (especially exposure to dust).

Inspections by the plant operator

The following checks can be performed by the plant operator. If you discover problems while performing these checks, contact the electrician in charge of maintenance or our SolarMax Service Centre.

■ Functional check of the inverter using the graphics display

■ On-site check of visible traces of wear and tear (damage, rain, snow, rodents, etc.)

■ Cleaning and check of plant room

■ Cleaning the fan screen

12 Removal

The device does not have to be opened for demounting.

Procedure

DANGER

■ The PV generator supplies direct current to the inverter when the PV modules are

exposed to sunlight.

■ The inverter‘s heat sink (the base of the device) can reach temperatures as high as

80 °C.

1. First disconnect the device from the mains on the AC side via the AC line protection breaker or the fuse.

2. Then open the DC insulation switch in order to disconnect the inverter from the PV generator  eld. Now remove the connectors.

3. After disconnecting the inverter wait at least 5 minutes before opening the device to permit internal capacitors to discharge.

4. Pull out the MC4 connector and fasten the protective covers of the plug-in connectors.

5. Check whether the heat sink (device base) has cooled off enough.

6. Remove the two screws left and right and remove the inverter from the mounting rail.

13 Disposal

Please dispose of the inverter at the end of its service life in compliance with the disposal regulations currently valid where it is installed.

Please dispose of the inverter at the end of its service life in compliance with the disposal regulations currently valid where it is installed. (address as stated in the section on “Troubleshooting”).

14 Speci cations

14.1 Speci cations

SM 2000S SM 3000S SM 4200S SM 6000S

Input values MPP voltage range 100 V…550 V

Minimum voltage for rated power

190V 260V 200V 220V

Maximum DC voltage 600V

Maximum DC current 11A 22 A

Connection type MC4

Output values Rated output power

at cos

φ = 1

1’980 W 2’750 W 4’180 W 5’060 W

Maximum apparent output power

1’980 VA 2’750 VA 4’180 VA 5’060 VA

Nominal mains voltage / range

230 V / 184 V...300 V

Maximum AC current

12 A 19 A 22 A

Mains nominal frequency / range

50Hz / 45Hz…55Hz

Power factor cos

φ Adjustable from 0.8 overexcited to 0.8 underexcited

Distortion factor at rated output power

< 1.5 %

Connection type Wieland

Grid connection Single phase (1 / N / PE)

Ef ciency Max. ef ciency 97 %

European ef ciency 95.4 % 95.5 % 95.8 % 96.2 %

Power input

Own consumption night

0 W

Ambient conditions

Protection type compliant with EN 60529

IP54

Ambient temperature range for maximum power

−20 °C...+55 °C −20 °C…+45 °C

Relative humidity

0…98% (no condensation)

SM 2000S SM 3000S SM 4200S SM 6000S

Con guration Display Graphic LC display with backlight and status LED

Circuit type two-stage, transformerless (no galvanic isolation)

Data logger

Data logger for energy yield, peak output and operating duration for

the last 31 days, 12 months and 10 years

Leakage current monitoring

Internal, AC/DC sensitive

Casing Aluminium, cover powder-coated

Surge arrester DC Requirement class D ( VDE 0675-6) and/or type 3 (EN 61643-11)

Surge arrester AC Requirement class D (VDE 0675-6) and/or type 3 (EN 61643-11)

Standards & guidelines

CE-compliant Yes

EMC

EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-3 / EN 61000-3-2 / EN 61000-3-3 /

EN 61000-3-11 / EN 61000-3-12

Standard / guideline compliance

VDE-AR-N4105 / VDE0126-1-1 / CEI0-21 / DK 5940 Ed.2.2 /

RD661 / RD1699 / G83/1-1 / G59/2

/ PPCGuide / C10/11 /

EN50438

/ AS4777

Device safety VDE “GS - certi ed safety” compliant with 50178 / AS3100

Interfaces Data communication RS485 / Ethernet via two RJ45 sockets

Status signalling contact

M12 connector with relay as NC contact / NO contact

Weight & dimensions

Weight 13 kg 15 kg

Dimensions in mm (L x H x W)

545 x 2 90 x 185

Warranty Standard 5 years / extension to 10, 15, 20, or 25 years possible

1) only the inverters SolarMax 4200S and SolarMax 6000S

2) Portugal

14.2 Ef ciency curve

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

100

Efficiency SolarMax 2000S

PAC

[W]

Prelative

[%]

η(250 VDC)

[%]

η(300 VDC)

[%]

η(400 VDC)

[%]

90 5 85.2 85.8 87.1 180 10 89.8 90.2 93.2 360 20 93.2 93.5 94.8 540 30 94.6 94.7 95.6 900 50 95.4 95.6 96.1

1800 100 95.2 95.4 96.0

European efficiency 94.4 94.6 95.4

Efficiency SolarMax 3000S

PAC

[W]

Prelative

[%]

η(250 VDC)

[%]

η(300 VDC)

[%]

η(400 VDC)

[%]

125 5 87.0 87.5 89.7 25 0 10 91.5 91.8 93.6

500 20 94.2 94.5 95.5 750 30 94.9 95.3 95.6

1250 50 95.2 95.6 96.1 2500 100 94.4 95.1 95.5

European efficiency 94.4 94.9 95.5

Efficiency SolarMax 4200S

PAC [W]

Prelative

[%]

η(250 VDC)

[%]

η(300 VDC)

[%]

η(400 VDC)

[%]

190 5 90.8 91.0 92.8 380 10 93.6 93.8 94.5 760 20 94.6 95.1 95.8

1140 30 94.8 95.4 9 6.1 1900 50 95.0 95.5 96.2

3800 100 94.4 95.0 95.6

European efficiency 94.6 95.1 95.8

Efficiency SolarMax 6000S

PAC [W]

Prelative

[%]

(250 VDC)

[%]

η(300 VDC)

[%]

η(400 VDC)

[%]

230 5 91.0 92.1 93.4 460 10 94.1 94.5 95.5

920 20 95.1 95.7 96.2

1380 30 95.2 95.8 96.4 2300 50 95.3 95.9 96.5 4600 100 94.5 95.2 96.1

European efficiency 94.9 95.5 96.2

Legend:

AC output power [W]

relative ratio of output power and rated output [%]

η(VDC) ef ciency at associated input voltage [%]

14.3 Temperature-dependent output reduction (power derating)

14.3.1 SM2000S

The SM2000S inverter can feed maximum power up to an ambient temperature of 55 °C. At an ambient temperature of 60 °C ,90 % of maximum power continues to be fed in. For this reason ambient temperatures over 55 °C must be strictly avoided.

0,2

0,4

0,6

0,8

1,2

-20°C

-15°C

-10°C

-5°C

0°C

5°C

10°C

15°C

20°C

25°C

30°C

35°C

40°C

45°C

50°C

55°C

60°C

14.3.2 SM3000S, SM4200S and SM6000S

The SM3000S, SM4200S and SM6000S inverters can feed maximum power up to an ambient temperature of 45 °C. Losses of output occur in the range between 45 °C and 50 °C . The SM6000S inverter continues to feed 80 % of maximum power at 50 °C. At 55 °C the SM3000S inverter continues to deliver 90 % of maximum power, the SM4200S inverter, 80 %. For this reason ambient temperatures over 45 °C must be strictly avoided.

SM3000S

0,2

0,4

0,6

0,8

1,2

-20°C

-15°C

-10°C

-5°C

0°C

5°C

10°C

15°C

20°C

25°C

30°C

35°C

40°C

45°C

50°C

55°C

60°C

SM4200S

0,2

0,4

0,6

0,8

1,2

-20°C

-15°C

-10°C

-5°C

0°C

5°C

10°C

15°C

20°C

25°C

30°C

35°C

40°C

45°C

50°C

55°C

60°C

SM6000S

0,2

0,4

0,6

0,8

1,2

-20°C

-15°C

-10°C

-5°C

0°C

5°C

10°C

15°C

20°C

25°C

30°C

35°C

40°C

45°C

50°C

55°C

60°C

14.4 Country speci c settings

Parameter (FW.Rel.6.1) Unit Germany Spain

<= 3.68 kVA

> 3.68 –

<= 13.8kVA

> 13.8 –

<= 30kVA

> 30kVA

VDE

012 6-1-1

Vac min 1 V 184 184 184 Off 184 196 t Vac min 1 ms 200 200 200 0 200 1500 Vac max 1 V 264 264 264 Off 264 253 t Vac max 1 ms 200 200 200 0 200 1500 Vac min 2 V Off Off Off Off Off Off t Vac min 2 ms0000 00 Vac max 2 V Off Off Off Off Off 264 t Vac max 2 ms0000 0200 Vac 10min max V 253 253 253 Off 253 Off f min 1 Hz 47.5 47.5 47.5 Off 47.5 48 t f min 1 ms 200 200 200 0 200 3000 f max 1 Hz 51.5 51.5 51.5 Off 51.5 50.5 t f max 1 ms 200 200 200 0 200 500 f min 2 Hz Off Off Off Off Off Off t f min 2 ms0000 00 f max 2 Hz Off Off Off Off Off Off t f max 2 ms0000 00 df/dt max Hz/s Off Off Off Off Off Off Ierr max mA 300 300 300 300 300 300 Iac mean max mA 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

0.5% of Iac m ax

Restart delay s0000 00 Mains check On/Off On On On Off On On

- Vac MC max V 253 253 253 280 253 253

Parameter (FW.Rel.6.1) Unit Germany Spain

<= 3.68 kVA

> 3.68 –

<= 13.8kVA

> 13.8 –

<= 30kVA

> 30kVA

VDE

012 6-1-1

- Vac MC min V 196 196 196 161 184 196

- f MC max Hz 50.05 50.05 50.05 54.5 50.2 50.5

- f MC min Hz 47.5 47.5 47.5 45.5 47.5 48

- t MC monitoring s60 60 60 0 30 180 Island Detection On/Off On On On On On On Pac progression %/min10101010 OffOff P(f)-Mode 2/3/Off2222 2Off

- f star t Hz 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2

- Reduction %/Hz 40 40 40 40 40 40

- Re-increase %/min10101010 1010 Q-Mode Off

cosφ(Pac) cosφ(Pac) cosφ(Pac)

Off Off

- Vac Lock On/Off Off Off Off Off Off Off

- Vac Lock-In V 253 253 253 253 253 253

- Vac Lock-Out V 207 207 207 207 207 207 S max SM2000S VA 19 80 19 80 19 80 19 80 19 80 1980 S max SM3000S VA 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 S max SM420 0S VA - 4180 4180 4180 4180 418 0 S max SM6000S VA - 4600 4600 4600 5060 5060 Pac max SM2000S W 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 Pac max SM3000S W 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 Pac max SM4200S W - 4180 4180 4180 4180 4180 Pac max SM6000S W - 4600 4600 4600 5060 5060 Iac max SM2000S A12121212 1212 Iac max SM3000S A12121212 1212 Iac max SM4200S A - 19 19 19 19 19 Iac max SM6000S A - 22 22 22 22 22

Parameter Unit Italy France Belgium Czech

Republic

DK 5940

CEI 0-21:

<=3kW

CEI 0-21: >

3kW – 6kW

Vac min 1 V 184 196 196 184 184 207 t Vac min 1 ms 200 400 400 200 120 500 Vac max 1 V 276 264 264 264 264 253 t Vac max 1 ms 100 200 200 200 120 500 Vac min 2 V Off Off Off Off Off 184 t Vac min 2 ms0000 0100 Vac max 2 V Off Off Off Off Off 276 t Vac max 2 ms0000 0100 Vac 10min max V Off 253 253 253 253 Off f min 1 Hz 49 47.5 47.5 47.5 47.5 49.8 t f min 1 ms 100 100 100 200 120 500 f max 1 Hz 51 51.5 51.5 50.2 51.5 50.2 t f max 1 ms 100 100 100 200 120 500 f min 2 Hz Off 49.5 49.5 Off Off 49.5 t f min 2 ms 0 100 100 0 0 100 f max 2 Hz Off 50.5 50.5 Off Off Off t f max 2 ms 0 100 100 0 0 0 df/dt max Hz/s Off Off Off Off Off Off Ierr max mA 300 300 300 300 300 300 Iac mean max mA

0.5% of Iac m ax 0.5% of Ia c max 0.5% of I ac max

1000

1% of Iac max

1000

Parameter Unit Italy France Belgium Czech

Republic

DK 5940

CEI 0-21:

<=3kW

CEI 0-21: >

3kW – 6kW

Restart delay s0 0 0 0 0 0 Mains check On/Off Off On On On On On

- Vac MC max V 280 253 253 253 253 253

- Vac MC min V 161 196 196 184 196 207

- f MC max Hz 54.5 50.1 50.1 50.2 50.05 50.2

- f MC min Hz 45.5 49.9 49.9 47.5 47.5 49.8

- t MC monitoring s 0 300 300 30 60 30 Island Detection On/Off On Off Off On On On Pac progression %/min Off 20 20 Off 10 Off P(f)-Mode 2/3/Off Off 3 3 Off 2 Off

- f star t Hz 50.2 50.3 50.3 50.2 50.2 50.2

- Reduction %/Hz 40 83 83 40 40 40

- Re-increase %/min105 5101010 Q-Mode Off Off

cosφ(Pac)

Off Off Off

- Vac Lock On/Off Off Off On Off Off Off

- Vac Lock-In V 253 253 242 253 253 253

- Vac Lock-Out V 207 230 230 207 207 207 S max SM2000S VA 19 80 19 80 19 80 19 80 19 80 1980 S max SM3000S VA 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 S max SM420 0S VA 4180 - 418 0 4180 4180 4180 S max SM6000S VA 5060 - 5060 5060 5000 5060 Pac max SM2000S W 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 Pac max SM3000S W 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 Pac max SM4200S W 418 0 - 4180 4180 4180 4180 Pac max SM6000S W 5060 - 5060 5060 5000 5060 Iac max SM2000S A121212121212 Iac max SM3000S A121212121212 Iac max SM4200S A19-19191919 Iac max SM6000S A 22 - 22 22 22 22

Parameter Unit Greece Greek

Islands

Portugal Great Britain

G83/1-1 G83/2 G59/2

Vac min 1 V 184 184 196 211 200 212 t Vac min 1 ms 500 500 1500 5000 3000 2500 Vac max 1 V 264 264 264 259 262 259 t Vac max 1 ms 500 500 200 5000 1500 1000 Vac min 2 V Off Off Off Off 184 196 t Vac min 2 ms00001000500 Vac max 2 V Off Off Off Off 274 271 t Vac max 2 ms00001000500 Vac 10min max V 253 253 253 Off Off Off f min 1 Hz 49.5 47.5 47 47 47.5 47.5 t f min 1 ms 500 500 500 5000 20500 20500 f max 1 Hz 50.5 51 51 50.5 51.5 51.5 t f max 1 ms 500 500 500 5000 90500 90500 f min 2 Hz Off Off Off Off 47 47 t f min 2 ms00001000500 f max 2 Hz Off Off Off Off 52 52 t f max 2 ms00001000500

Parameter Unit Greece Greek

Islands

Portugal Great Britain

G83/1-1 G83/2 G59/2

df/dt max Hz/s Off Off Off Off Off Off Ierr max mA 300 300 300 300 300 300 Iac mean max mA

0.5% of Iac m ax 0.5% of Ia c max

1000

0.25% of I ac max 0.2 5% of Iac max 0.25% of I ac max

Restart delay s000000 Mains check On/Off On On On On On On

- Vac MC max V 253 253 253 259 262 259

- Vac MC min V 184 184 196 211 200 212

- f MC max Hz 50.5 51 51 50.5 51.5 51.5

- f MC min Hz 49.5 47.5 47 47 47.5 47.5

- t MC monitoring s 180 180 20 180 20 180 Island Detection On/Off On On On On On On Pac progression %/min Off Off Off Off Off Off P(f)-Mode 2/3/Off Off Off Off Off Off Off

- f star t Hz 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2

- Reduction %/Hz 40 40 40 40 40 40

- Re-increase %/min10101010 1010 Q-Mode Off Off Off Off Off Off

- Vac Lock On/Off Off Off Off Off Off Off

- Vac Lock-In V 253 253 253 253 253 253

- Vac Lock-Out V 207 207 207 207 207 207 S max SM2000S VA 19 80 19 80 19 80 19 80 19 80 - S max SM3000S VA 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 - S max SM420 0S VA 4180 4180 4050 4180 3680 4180 S max SM6000S VA 5060 5060 5060 5060 - 5060 Pac max SM2000S W 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 - Pac max SM3000S W 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 - Pac max SM4200S W 418 0 418 0 4050 418 0 3680 4180 Pac max SM6000S W 5060 5060 5060 5060 - 5060 Iac max SM2000S A1212121212 - Iac max SM3000S A1212121212 - Iac max SM4200S A19 19 19 16 16 19 Iac max SM6000S A22222222 - 22

Parameter Unit Switzerland Slovenia Bulgaria Romania Croatia Turkey

Vac min 1

V 184 196 184 184 184 184

t Vac min 1 ms 200 1500 200 200 200 200 Vac max 1 V 264 255 264 264 264 264 t Vac max 1 ms 200 1500 200 200 200 200 Vac min 2 V Off 161 Off Off Off Off t Vac min 2 ms 0 200 0 0 0 0 Vac max 2 V Off 264 Off Off Off Off t Vac max 2 ms 0 200 0 0 0 0 Vac 10min max V 253 0 253 253 253 253 f min 1 Hz 47.5 47 47.5 47.5 47.5 47.5 t f min 1 ms 200 200 200 200 200 200 f max 1 Hz 50.2 51 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2 t f max 1 ms 200 200 200 200 200 200 f min 2 Hz Off Off Off Off Off Off t f min 2 ms0000 00 f max 2 Hz Off Off Off Off Off Off t f max 2 ms000000 df/dt max Hz/s Off Off Off Off Off Off

Parameter Unit Switzerland Slovenia Bulgaria Romania Croatia Turkey

Ierr max

mA 300 300 300 300 300 300

Iac mean max mA 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 Restart delay s0 0 0 0 0 0 Mains check On/Off On On On On On On

- Vac MC max V 253 255 253 253 253 253

- Vac MC min V 184 196 184 184 184 184

- f MC max Hz 50.2 51 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2

- f MC min Hz 47.5 47 47.5 47.5 47.5 47.5

- t MC monitoring s30 20 30 30 30 30 Island Detection On/Off On On On On On On Pac progression %/min Off Off Off Off Off Off P(f)-Mode 2/3/Off Off Off Off Off Off Off

- f star t Hz 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2

- Reduction %/Hz 40 40 40 40 40 40

- Re-increase %/min10101010 1010 Q-Mode Off Off Off Off Off Off

- Vac Lock On/Off Off Off Off Off Off Off

- Vac Lock-In V 253 253 253 253 253 253

- Vac Lock-Out V 207 207 207 207 207 207 S max SM2000S VA 19 80 19 80 19 80 19 80 19 80 1980 S max SM3000S VA 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 S max SM420 0S VA 4180 4180 4180 4180 4180 4180 S max SM6000S VA 5060 5060 5060 5060 5060 5060 Pac max SM2000S W 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 Pac max SM3000S W 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 2750 Pac max SM4200S W 418 0 418 0 418 0 418 0 4180 4180 Pac max SM6000S W 5060 5060 5060 5060 5060 5060 Iac max SM2000S A121212121212 Iac max SM3000S A121212121212 Iac max SM4200S A19191919 1919 Iac max SM6000S A222222222222

Parameter Unit China Israel Australia Others

Vac min 1

V187 207 207196

t Vac min 1 ms 2000 2000 2000 1500 Vac max 1 V 242 264 264 264 t Vac max 1 ms 2000 2000 2000 200 Vac min 2 V 110 Off Off Off t Vac min 2 ms 100 0 0 0 Vac max 2 V 297 Off Off Off t Vac max 2 ms 50 0 0 0 Vac 10min max V- Off Off253 f min 1 Hz 49.5 45.5 45.5 47 t f min 1 ms 200 2000 2000 500 f max 1 Hz 50.5 54.5 54.5 51 t f max 1 ms 200 2000 2000 500 f min 2 Hz - Off Off Off t f min 2 ms - 0 0 0 f max 2 Hz - Off Off Off t f max 2 ms - 0 0 0 df/dt max Hz/s - Off Off Off Ierr max mA 300 300 300 300 Iac mean max mA

0.5% of Iac m ax 0.5% of Ia c max 0.5% of I ac max

1000

Restart delay s0 0 00

Parameter Unit China Israel Australia Others

Mains check

On/Off On On On On

- Vac MC max V242 264 264253

- Vac MC min V187 207 207196

- f MC max Hz 50.5 54.5 54.5 51

- f MC min Hz 49.5 45.5 45.5 47

- t MC monitoring s60 300 6030 Island Detection On/Off On On On On Pac progression %/min Off Off Off Off P(f)-Mode 2/3/Off Off Off Off Off

- f star t Hz 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2

- Reduction %/Hz 40 40 40 40

- Re-increase %/min10101010 Q-Mode Off Off Off Off

- Vac Lock On/Off Off Off Off Off

- Vac Lock-In V 253 253 253 253

- Vac Lock-Out V 207 207 207 207 S max SM2000S VA 19 80 19 80 19 80 198 0 S max SM3000S VA 2750 2750 2750 2750 S max SM420 0S VA 4180 4180 4180 4180 S max SM6000S VA 5060 5060 5060 5060 Pac max SM2000S W 1980 1980 1980 1980 Pac max SM3000S W 2750 2750 2750 2750 Pac max SM4200S W 418 0 418 0 418 0 418 0 Pac max SM6000S W 5060 5060 5060 5060 Iac max SM2000S A12 12 1212 Iac max SM3000S A12 12 1212 Iac max SM4200S A19 19 1919 Iac max SM6000S A22222222

15 Guarantee

Sputnik Engineering AG (hereafter: Sputnik) guarantees full function and lack of defects of its technical devices for a guarantee period speci cally de ned for each type of device. This guarantee period starts to run at the moment the goods leave Sputnik’s factory. Exceptionally, in case of sale of goods to natural persons for non-commercial / private purposes, the guarantee period starts to run only from the time of delivery to the end-buyer.

Duration of guarantee:

■ Two years for all central inverters and accessor;

■ Five years for all string inverters.

In case a different guarantee period is de ned in the device’s data sheet, the content of the data sheet precedes these GCBD.

This guarantee applies only in case of malfunctions/defects which have been discovered and noti ed to Sputnik within the guarantee period. The original invoice and/or the delivery note serve as proof for shipment and/or delivery. In all guarantee cases, Sputnik must be noti ed of the nonconformity clearly and in writing within the guarantee period.

In guarantee cases, the corresponding device will be repaired or replaced by Sputnik service personnel within a reasonable time, in either case free of charge, unless this is impossible or disproportionate.

Replacement or repair shall be deemed to be disproportionate if it imposes costs on Sputnik which, in comparison with the alternative remedy, are unreasonable, taking into account:

■ the value the goods would have if there were no lack of conformity,

■ the significance of the lack of conformity, and

■ upon consideration of the question whether an alternative remedy option could be used with-

out substantial inconveniences for the purchaser, would be unreasonable when compared to the alternative remedy option.completed without significant inconvenience to the buyer.

Free provision of the warranty services:

■ The guarantee covers only the costs for labour and materials used by Sputnik to bring the

devices back to full function either in Sputnik’s factory or on-site by Sputnik-service personnel. All other costs, especially shipping costs, travel and hotel expenses for on-site repairs by

Sputnik-service personnel, as well as costs of repairs by the buyer himself or other persons are not covered by the guarantee and go to the expense of the buyer or the distributor, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement.

■ In case of sale of devices to natural persons for non-commercial/private purposes within the

EU and Switzerland, shipping costs, as well as travel and hotel expenses for on-site repairs by Sputnik-service personnel are also covered by the guarantee. However, Sputnik covers only

the shipping and travel expenses for the distance between Sputnik and the official Sputnik distributor, from which the defective/malfunctioning device was bought. Furthermore, Sputnik will not cover shipping costs, travel and hotel expense if the sales point of this official Sputnik distributor is located in overseas territories of the EU or outside of the EU / outside of Switzerland.

In any case, guarantee-services of Sputnik are only free of charge if Sputnik has been contacted in advance and has agreed to the services to be provided.

In a guarantee case, the buyer may require an appropriate reduction of the price or have the contract rescinded:

■ if the buyer is entitled to neither repair nor replacement, or

■ if Sputnik has not completed the remedy within a reasonable time, or

■ if Sputnik has not completed the remedy without significant inconvenience to the buyer.

The buyer is not entitled to have the contract rescinded if the lack of conformity is minor.

Especially in the following cases, this guarantee does not apply and any liability of Sputnik is excluded:

■ unauthorised technical intrusions, modifications, or repairs of the devices by the

buyer himself;

■ use of devices for purposes they are not intended for, incorrect or unreasonable ma-

nipulation, incorrect or unreasonable installation, especially if the installation is made by non-authorised electricians;

■ influence of foreign substances/bodies or force majeure (lightning strike, overvolt-

age, floods, etc.);

■ transport damage and other damage, which has occurred after the point of time in

which the risk has passed to the buyer, as well as damage caused by incorrect packaging by the buyer.

This guarantee is in accordance with “Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council from 25. May 1999 on certain aspects of the sale of consumer goods and associated guarantees”. Any legal consumer rights under applicable national legislation within the personal, objec-

tive, or geographic scope of this directive are not affected by the guarantee.

Service and guarantee extensions

With a warranty extension of 5 or 7 years, the overall warranty period can be extended up to 10 or 12 years. The warranty extension can be concluded within the 5 year standard warranty with a separately concluded agreement.

Limitation of Liability and Warranty

To the maximum extent legally possible, any further liability of and/or alternative claims of warranty/ guarantee against Sputnik are excluded. For commercial users, compensatory claims for loss of yield are also excluded.

Applicable Law

Unless explicitly agreed upon otherwise in writing, and as far as not in con ict with compulsory law, the material provisions of the UN-Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) apply.

Competent court

Unless explicitly agreed upon otherwise in writing, and as far as not in con ict with compulsory law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all con icts with Sputnik based on contractual, non-contractual, and/or other types of claims lies in Biel, Switzerland.

21. January 2010

Certificate

2011/05 en

EC Declaration of Conformity

for grid-connected photovoltaic inverters

SolarMax 2000S / 3000S / 4200S / 6000S

made by

Sputnik Engineering AG

Höheweg 85

CH-2502 Biel/Bienne

directives:

■ EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

■ Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

The products comply with the following standards:

SM2000S

SM3000S

SM4200S

SM6000S

EMC Emission

EN 61000-6-3: 2007 x x x x EN 61000-6-4: 2007 x x x x

EMC Immunity

EN 61000-6-1: 2007 x x x x EN 61000-6-2: 2005 x x x x

Utility Inter ference

EN 61000-3-2: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2009 x x EN 61000-3-12: 2005 x x EN 61000-3-3: 2008 x x EN 61000-3-11: 2000 x x

Equipment safety

EN 50178: 1997 xxxx

The products specied above hence bear the CE mark.

proper authorisation.

Biel/Bienne, 26.5.2011 Sputnik Engineering AG

Andreas Mader

Country-speci c certi cation and conformities can be found and downloaded at www.solarmax.com.

2013/02 en ART11960

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