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Solar VFD Pump Drive
USER GUIDE
Version: 1.0
A Product by SYSTEK
connected to the input/output terminals. Never connect the AC motor drive output
INTRODUCTION terminals U/T1, V/T2, and W/T3 directly to the AC mains circuit power supply.
The Solar Inverter is designed to automatically control your solar agricultural irrigation Ground the Inverter using the ground terminal. The grounding method must com-
system, foresting irrigation, water supply system etc. It uses the latest microprocessor ply with the laws of the country where the AC motor drive is to be installed. Refer
system for simple operation. This manual contains information pertaining to the installa- to the Basic Wiring Diagram.
tion and operation. Please read the instructions in this manual carefully. Solar Inverter is used only to control variable speed of 3-phase induction motors,
NOT for 1-phase motors or other purpose.
BASIC WORKING Solar Inverter series shall NOT be used for life support equipment or any life
Inverter converts DC voltage from the solar array into AC voltage to drive the pump. With safety situation.
the function of MPPT (maximum power point tracking), it regulates the output voltage DO NOT use Hi-pot test for internal components. The semi-conductor used in AC
and frequency according to irradiation in real time to achieve the maximum power output. motor drive easily damage by high-voltage.
There are highly sensitive MOS components on the printed circuit boards. These
components are especially sensitive to static electricity. To prevent damage to
these components, do not touch these components or the circuit boards with
metal objects or your bare hands.
Only qualified persons are allowed to install, wire and maintain AC motor drives.
CUATIONS
Some parameters settings can cause the motor to run immediately after applying
power.
DO NOT install the AC motor drive in a place subjected to high temperature, di-
FEATURES rect sunlight, high humidity, excessive vibration, corrosive gases or liquids, or
airborne dust or metallic particles.
MPPT based design to achieve maximum possible power output. Only use AC motor drives within specification. Failure to comply may result in fire,
More than 95% efficient. explosion or electric shock.
Tracks new maximum power point in less than 2 seconds. To prevent personal injury, please keep children and unqualified people away
Interactive alphanumeric LCD to display different parameters. from the equipment.
Displays the panel power status. When the motor cable between AC motor drive and motor is too long, the layer
insulation of the motor may be damaged. It is recommended to use the output
Self diagnostics and error indication.
reactor when distance between inverter and motor exceed 100M.
Microcontroller based intelligent design.
The rated voltage for AC motor drive must be ≤ 240V (≤ 480V for 460V models)
Intelligent LED indications to enhance information display. and the short circuit must be ≤ 5000A RMS (≤10000A RMS for the ≥ 40hp (30kW)
Meter for Panel Voltage, Load and Speed. models).
Soft touch control keys.
Programmable Over/Under Voltage, Over/Under Frequency protection.
Short circuit protection.
Optional remote monitoring & control interface.
High load surge capability.
Electronic overload and over heat protection.
Dust Proof and Splash Proof IP54 housing.
Standard MOD BUS protocol RS-485.
Optional field bus modules.
Flexible extension.
High precision current detection, full overload protection, over voltage/over current
stall prevention, motor over heat protection by PTC.
Removable key pad.
Built in PLC function.
Easy maintenance.
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Electrical Input Condition DESCRIPTION
The unit can operate panels voltages between 560V & 860V. Providing of good earth
connection is highly recommended. The input line / socket should be of specified rat- Control Module Display
ings.
Commissioning LCD
Make sure that the Motor that is to be installed on the output is within the specified
power and voltage range. Panel Status Message
Connect the panel at input. Switch ON the input Line and circuit breaker. The dis- Indicator ! Indicator
play switches ON. The green LED will flash during delay and then the SOLAR
VFD CONTROLLER output will switch ON control module. If Manual switch ON is
programmed, press the ENTER key twice, to switch the SOLAR VFD CONTROL- Down Enter
LER ON. Check input and output voltages on LCD by pressing DOWN key ENTER & DOWN Keys
Connect the motor at output. These soft touch keys are used to control the output and the display of the Solar In-
Switch OFF the Panel Power. verter.
Switch ON the Panels and check the working of Solar Inverter. Check input, out- DOWN key is used to scroll through the different parameters of the Solar Inverter dis-
put and load on the LCD. played on the LCD.
If the water is not pumped or pumped slowly, the motor may be running in re- ENTER key is used to activate the ON/OFF switching menu. Pressing ENTER again
verse. Reverse any two wires of the motor and restart. confirms the action or pressing DOWN key return to status display.
Configurable Features PANEL Status LED
The Solar Inverter has some programmable features, which may be activated / deacti- This indicates status of the PV panel supply. It has following states.
vated by a special programmer. OFF: This indicates panel is OFF.
Manual Switch ON: This feature causes Solar Inverter going into STANDBY mode Flash: This indicates Solar Inverter is in MPPT mode
when solar power becomes available. It is not enabled by default. This is enabled if ON: This indicates Solar Inverter in full power mode.
user requires manual switch ON of motor. MESSAGE Status LED
Output Frequency: This feature can reduce the output frequency range of inverter So-
lar Inverter. This indicates that Solar Inverter is displaying a warning message.
Computer Interface (Optional) LCD Display
The Solar Inverter may be connected to a computer for monitoring and control over a LCD displays different messages that include Solar Inverter Status, Parameters val-
network. Connect the Solar Inverter to a PC serial port using the optional cable. Install ues, and Error.
software from the supplied CD. This feature enables monitoring of input & output as
well as load, temperature etc. from a local or remote PC. Status Messages:
MOTOR ON: Indicates the motor is ON.
Operating Guideline MOTOR OFF: Indicates that the motor is OFF.
PANEL DELAY: Indicates that controller is waiting for the specified time before switch-
The Solar Inverter requires minimum user intervention. Annual servicing / cleaning is ing ON
recommended. PANEL OFF: Indicates that panel is not providing any power.
PANEL OVER: Indicates that the panel voltage is over the specified limit.
WARNINGS
PANEL UNDER: Indicates that the panel voltage is under the specified limit..
Panel input power must be disconnected before any wiring to the AC motor drive
Trip Status Messages:
is made.
Trip status indicates the cause of trip. There can be the following status:
A charge may still remain in the DC-link capacitors with hazardous voltages, even MNS UNDER TRIP: Indicates that the Solar Inverter has tripped because of low input
if the power has been turned off. To prevent personal injury, please ensure that voltage.
power has turned OFF before opening the AC motor drive and wait ten minutes MNS OVER TRIP: Indicates that the Solar Inverter has tripped because of high input
for the capacitors to discharge to safe voltage levels. [Link] is recommended that SOLAR VFD CONTROLLER should not be run above
Never reassemble internal components or wiring. 80% load to cater for transient load variations.
The AC motor drive may be destroyed beyond repair if incorrect cables are AC DRIVE TRIP: Indicates that Solar Inverter has been switched OFF or it has tripped
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due to the overload i-e more than 100% load. It is recommended that Solar Inverter
should not be run above 80% load to cater for transient load variations. Tripping time
depends on the amount of overload.
Parameter Display:
Following parameters can be viewed on LCD by pressing the DOWN key:
PANEL: Shows the Panel voltages.
SET V: Shows the control set point voltages.
LOAD: Shows the percentage of full load connected to the Solar Inverter.
SPEED: Shows the set speed.
Error Messages:
When warning LED is ON then the error message appears on the LCD. Note the error
number and switch OFF the input to reset the Solar Inverter.
VFD Module Display
UNPACKING
A. Status Display: Displays the drive actual status. Upon opening the carton you should find the following items:
B. LED Display: Indicates frequency, voltage, current and user defined units, etc. SYSTEK Solar VFD unit
C. Potentiometer: Set the right parameters for master frequency settings (Normally Packing material
Disabled). User Guide
D. RUN Key: Set the right parameters to start AC drive operations.
E. Up and Down Key: To set parameter number and to change numerical data and INSTALLATION
the parameters value with the right parameters. Setting also to be use to change
the master frequency.
F. Mode: to switch between different display modes.
Location Of The Unit
G. Stop / Reset: Set the right parameters to stop AC drive operations and to reset the Place the unit in an area with adequate airflow, and away from water flow and direct
drive after a fault occurred. sunlight. It should be placed near the panels and motor.
H. Enter: used to enter / modify programming parameters. The unit can operate panels voltages between 560V & 860V. Providing of good earth
(WARNINIG: user should nit modify the programming parameters.) connection is highly recommended. The input line / socket should be of specified rat-
ings.
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