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venus-os:gx_solaredge [2020-02-26 20:32] – [1. Introduction] fjlacockvenus-os:gx_solaredge [2020-02-27 08:06] – [Integrating with SolarEdge: How to guide] fjlacock
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-====== GX SolarEdge Manual ======+====== Integrating with SolarEdge ======
  
 ===== 1. Introduction ===== ===== 1. Introduction =====
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 The AC coupled system sizing guideline, Factor 1.0 rule, from Victron Energy for AC coupled system must be adhered to. The AC coupled system sizing guideline, Factor 1.0 rule, from Victron Energy for AC coupled system must be adhered to.
  
-===== 2. How to configure =====+===== 2. How to configure APS mode ===== 
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 +Requirements: 
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 +  * For SetApp (screenless) inverters: Firmware 4.8.24 or higher 
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 +  * For LCD inverters: Firmware 3.25xx or higher 
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 +  * Dry-contact for sensing the grid supply. (Victron’s auxiliary Dry-Out can also be used) 
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 +  * SolarEdge grid meter (required for Zero feedback) 
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 +Note: APS mode is mandatory for systems requiring both zero feed-in in on-grid mode and frequency shifting in off-grid mode. 
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 +Configuration example 1: Use of external relay and dry contact, see figure 1 
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 +Programmable relay K1 Set up 
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 +__1. Dry contact installation__ 
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 +Install a dry contact, sensing the grid availability. Connect twisted pair wires from the dry contact terminals to the L1 and V terminals of the Communication Board inside the inverter, see figure 4. 
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 +__2. Alternative Power Source mode__ 
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 +Alternative Power Source mode should be configured on the master inverter. Once configured, the master inverter automatically sets all detected slave inverters to Alternative Power Source mode. 
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 +To Configure Alternative Power Source mode:  
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 +  * Commissioning -> Communication -> GPIO -> Power Reduction Interface (RRCR) Mode -> Alternative Power Source. 
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 +Inverters with LCD 
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 +  * Enter the inverter’s setup menu using the SolarEdge Password. 
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 +  * Communication -> GPIO Conf -> Device Type -> Alternative Power Src. 
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 +===== 3. How to configure Frequency Shifting ===== 
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 +Important note: Please ensure the SolarEdge inverter and your VE.Bus Config is set up for the same frequency bandwidth.  
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 +**For systems that can feedback into the grid or for pure off-grid systems**: 
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 +__1. Enable frequency shifting__ 
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 +  * Go into Power Control 
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 +  * Ensure Grid control is Enabled 
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 +__2. Configure Wakeup Conf.__ 
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 +  * Power Control -> Wakeup Profile -> Edit 
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 +  * Edit Maximum Wake up Frequency = 51.2Hz 
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 +__3. Disable Wakeup gradient__ 
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 +  * Power Control -> Active Power control -> Wakeup Gradient -> Disable 
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 +  * Power Control -> Active Power control -> Wakeup Gradie -> Disable 
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 +__4. Set P(F)__ 
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 +  * Power Control -> Active Power control -> P(f) 
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 +  * Edit P0: 50.5Hz, 100% Power 
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 +  * and P1: 51.2Hz, 0% Power 
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 +  * Power Control -> Active Power control -> P(f) 
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 +  * Edit P0: 50.5Hz, 100% Power 
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 +**For systems with zero grid feed-in** 
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 +In addition to the frequency settings above, please set the following: 
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 +__1. Configure P(f) for APS__ 
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 +  * Power Control -> Alternative Power Source -> P(f) 
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 +  * Edit P0: 50.5Hz, 100% Power 
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 +  * Power Control -> Alt Power Src-> P(f) 
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 +  * Edit P0: 50.5Hz, 100% Power 
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 +===== 4. Set ESS assistance ===== 
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 +The same bandwidth needs to be configured on VE.Bus Config for Victron 
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 +Start ESS assistance and set: 
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 +  - The solar converter will start reducing its output power at 50.2Hz 
 +  - Output power will be reduced to a minimum when the frequency is 51.2Hz 
 +  - The converter will disconnect when the frequency is higher than 51.5Hz 
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 +===== 5 How to configure Sunspec to allow inverter monitoring via Victron GX device ===== 
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   - Ensure that the GX Device and the SolarEdge system are both on the same LAN or WiFi network.   - Ensure that the GX Device and the SolarEdge system are both on the same LAN or WiFi network.
-  - Enable ModbusTCP support on your SolarEdge system. Consult the SolarEdge documentation for that. +  - Enable ModbusTCP 
-  - The Modbus Device id has to be set at 126. Some SE inverters might have that by default. Changing it is done in the SE inverter menu, configuration, RS485-1 menu. Although this is in the RS485 menu it also sets the ID for modbus over TCP-IP. + 
-  - On the GX Device, navigate to Settings -> PV Inverters. Search for the Solar Edge and complete the configuration.+  * Communication -> Modbus TCP port -> Modbus TCP -> Edit port to 502. 
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 +  * Communication -> LAN Conf -> Modbus TCP -> TCP Port -> Edit port to 502 
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 +3. Enable SunSpec 
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 +  * Communication -> RS481 -> Protocol -> SunSpec (Non-SE Logger) -> Device ID -> Edit to 126 
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 +  * Communication -> RS481 -> Device Type -> Non-SE Logger -> Device ID -> Edit to 126 
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 +Once you are done with the SunSpec setup you can re-configure RS485-1 for your SolarEdge Grid meter. The SolarEdge meter is still required for a zero export setup. The SunSpec setting will remain in the memory of the SolarEdge.
  
-RS485-1 menu on the Solar Edge, showing the Device ID setting: +**Note:**  
-{{ :venus-os:8f94cd59-9f24-469d-a067-4e65498de01f.jpeg?400 |}}+It also advised editing the SolarEdge inverter’s IP address to a static IP by disabling DHCP edit the desired IP address for your SolarEdge inverter and the search for the IP address on your DX Device. The SolarEdge inverter will appear on you GX devices screen
  
-Details: 
-  - The SE2200H - SE6000H range (HD-wave) was specifically tested, though several others are reported to work too. 
-  - During testing, we found that the SolarEdge PV Inverter accepts just one concurrent TCP connection. Additional connections are rejected. 
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