Steca PA Link1 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
Installation and operating instructions
PA Link1 parallel switch box
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Index
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Introduction ................................................................................................. 3
1 About these instructions ..........................................................................4
1.1 Applicability ......................................................................................... 4
1.2 Users .................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Description of symbols ......................................................................... 5
1.4 Scope of delivery .................................................................................. 5
2 Safety ........................................................................................................6
2.1 Proper usage ........................................................................................ 6
2.2 Other risks ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Behaviour in the case of faults ............................................................. 6
2.4 Exclusion of liability ............................................................................. 6
3 Description of the connections ................................................................7
4 Installation ................................................................................................7
4.1 Mounting ............................................................................................. 8
4.2 Connection .......................................................................................... 9
4.3 Function test ...................................................................................... 10
4.4 Making changes to the system .......................................................... 11
5 Operation ................................................................................................11
5.1 Rotary switch settings ........................................................................ 11
6 Care, maintenance and service ...............................................................12
7 Technical data .........................................................................................12
8 Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting .....................................................13
9 Commercial and legal guarantee conditions .........................................13
10 Contact ...................................................................................................14
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Introduction
Up to 4 Steca Solarix PI 500-12 (-60/-L60) / PI 550-24 (-60/-L60) / PI 1100-24
(-60/-L60) / PI 1500-48 (-60/-L60) stand-alone inverters can be operated in parallel with the PA Link1 parallel switch box on 115 V or 230 V (see table below).
One stand-alone inverter works as a master, the others as slaves. The PA Link1
has one output for AC consumers (AC OUT).
Example of a possible application:
A
D
C
B
E
F
G
Legend:
A Solar module
B Solar charge controller
C Battery
D Steca Solarix PI sine wave inverter
E Steca PA Link1 parallel switch box
F Generator junction box
G Electrical load (230 V AC or 115 V AC)
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Permissible configurations:
ATTENTION
Risk of malfunction and damage to system components.
X Only operate stand-alone inverters of the same type and variant together.
Master Slave
Continuous
AC output
12 V DC input voltage
PI 500-12 - 450 VA
1 x PI 500-12 900 VA
2 x PI 500-12 1350 VA
3 x PI 500-12 1800 VA
24 V DC input voltage
PI 550-24 - 450 VA
1 x PI 550-24 900 VA
2 x PI 550-24 1350 VA
3 x PI 550-24 1800 VA
PI 1100-24 - 900 VA
1 x PI 1100-24 1800 VA
2 x PI 1100-24 2700 VA
3 x PI 1100-24 3600 VA
48 V DC input voltage
PI 1500-48 - 900 VA
1 x PI 1500-48 1800 VA
2 x PI 1500-48 2700 VA
3 x PI 1500-48 3600 VA
The table also applies to the "-60" and "-L60" variants.
1 About these instructions
These operating instructions are part of the product.
X Read these operating instructions carefully prior to installation and use,
X keep them near the product during its entire service life,
X and pass them on to any future owner or user of this product.
1.1 Applicability
These instructions describe the installation, function, operation and maintenance
of the PA Link1 parallel switch box.
Further information on operating the battery system is contained in the Steca
Solarix PI operating instructions.
1.2 Users
These operating instructions are intended for end customers and installers. A technical expert must be consulted in cases of uncertainty.
Installation, putting into operation, maintenance, and removal of the PA Link1
shall only be done by trained qualified personnel observing the applicable onsite installation regulations.
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1.3 Description of symbols
1.3.1 The structure of the warning notices
SIGNAL WORD
Type, source and consequences of the danger!
X Measures for avoiding danger
1.3.2 Danger levels in warning notices
Danger levels Probability of occurrence Consequences of non-compli-
ance
DANGER
Imminent threat of danger Death, serious bodily injury
WARNING
Possible threat of danger Death, serious bodily injury
CAUTION
Possible threat of danger Minor bodily injury
ATTENTION Possible threat of danger Property damage
1.3.3 Notes
NOTES
Note on easier and safer working habits.
X Measures for easier and safer working habits
1.3.4 Other symbols and markings in this manual
Symbol Meaning
X
Call to action
Z
Result of action
- Action description
• List
Emphasis on
issue at hand
Emphasis on issue at hand
1.4 Scope of delivery
X
1 PA Link1
X 1 RJ45 cable, red, 0.5 m for Master Solarix PI
X 1 RJ45 cable, grey, 0.5 m for Solarix PI Slave 1
X 2 RJ45 cables, grey, 1.0 m for Solarix PI Slave 2 to 3
X 1 installation kit with strain relief clamps and screws
X 1 issue of installation and operating instructions
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