Conext TL Three-phase grid-tie solar inverters

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1 Conext TL Three-phase grid-tie solar inverters Ideal solar power generators for small commercial buildings The Conext TM TL 8, and 10 kw grid-tie solar inverters are suited for outdoor use and are the ideal solution for small commercial buildings. The inverters provide dual MPP (Maximum Power Point) trackers with a wide voltage range, peak efficiency of greater than 98% for fast ROI. The embedded Modbus communication card allows connectivity with a large range of Schneider Electric TM products, as well as the option to easily add third party monitoring solutions. Backed by Schneider Electric s global service infrastructure and its expertise in energy management, the Conext TL series are the inverters you can trust for quality and reliability. Why choose Conext TL? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 177 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment High conversion efficiency: >98% peak efficiency Broad operating range to harvest more energy (early mornings and late afternoons) Higher ROI with dual MPPT Great value for money: DC switch, AC connectors and RS485 ports are included Designed for reliability Robust design through rigorous Multiple Environmental Over Stress Testing (MEOST) and Temperature Humidity Bias (THB) IP65 compliant rugged, completely sealed unit to stand the harshest environmental conditions Design and qualified for applications in tropical environments through conformal coating and salt fog testing Flexible Wide MPPT voltage range ( V) Modular system designs using a combination of models Easy to connect to third party monitoring solutions Appropriate for outdoor installations (IP65 electronics) Easy to service Easily replaceable fan block and communications card Integrated DC switch Ability to remotely disable Easy to install Easy and fast mounting with included bracket Pluggable AC and DC Connectors (MC4) Auto country/multilingual configurations Product applications Commercial grid-tie decentralised

2 Conext TL series Device short name TL 8000 E TL10000 E Electrical specifications Input (DC) MPPT voltage range, full power V V Operating voltage range V V Starting voltage 250 V 250 V Max. input voltage, open circuit 1000 V 1000 V Number of MPPT 2 2 Max. input current per MPPT 17 A 17 A Nominal input power (cosφ=1) 8.3 kw 10.4 kw Max. DC input power per MPPT 5.5 kw 7.0 kw DC connection type MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) DC switch Integrated Integrated Output (AC) Nominal output power 8 kva 10 kva Max. AC output power 8.4 kva 10.5 kva Nominal output voltage 230 / 400 V, three-phase 230 / 400 V, three-phase Isolation Transformerless Transformerless AC voltage range V V Frequency 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz Frequency range 50 / 60 +/- 3 Hz 50 / 60 +/- 3 Hz Max. output current 12.8 A 16.0 A Total harmonic distortion < 3 % < 3 % Power factor (adjustable) 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag AC connection type IP67 connector IP67 connector Efficiency Peak 98.2 % 98.3 % European 97.4 % 97.7 % General specifications Power consumption, night time < 2 W < 2 W IP degree of protection IP65 (electronics), IP55 (balance) IP65 (electronics), IP55 (balance) Cooling Fan cooled Fan cooled Enclosure material Aluminium Aluminium Product weight 41.0 kg (90.2 lb) 41.0 kg (90.2 lb) Shipping weight 48.5 kg (106.9 lb) 48.5 kg (106.9 lb) Product dimensions (H x W x D) 62.5 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm 62.5 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm (24.6 x 24.0 x 10.9 in) (24.6 x 24.0 x 10.9 in) Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 75.0 x 74.0 x 40.0 cm 75.0 x 74.0 x 40.0 cm (29.5 x 29.1 x 15.8 in) (29.5 x 29.1 x 15.8 in) Ambient air temperature for operation -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) Operating altitude Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Relative humidity % (condensing) % (condensing) Noise emission (at 1 m distance) < 50 dba < 50 dba Features and options Embedded data logger 365 days Display 5 Graphic LCD (320 x 240 pixels), 4 buttons Communication interface Modbus (RS485) Multifunction relay Yes Warranty in years (standard/optional) 5 / 10 Regulatory approval Electrical safety CE marked for the Low Voltage Directive EN / IEC / EN / IEC Grid interconnection* VDE , VDE-AR-N 4105, RD1663, RD661, RD1699, CEI 0-21, A70, UTE C , AS4777 Environmental RoHS, REACH EMC CE marked for the EMC directive EC Emissions: EN (residential) Immunity: EN (industrial) Available product variants Standard PVSNVC8000 PVSNVC10000 Specifications are subject to change without notice. *More available upon request Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. DS _ConextTL

3 A bankable solution for commercial buildings, carports, and decentralised power plants Conext TL three-phase grid-tie inverters

4 Conext TL three-phase grid-tie inverters Introducing the Conext TL three-phase grid-tie inverter The new Conext TM TL grid-tie solar inverters are suited for outdoor use and are the ideal solution for commercial buildings, carports, and decentralised photovoltaic (PV) plants up to the MW range. The inverters provide dual maximum power point tracking (MPPT) with a wide voltage range and a peak efficiency of greater than 98 per cent for fast ROI. The embedded Modbus communication card also allows for connectivity with a large range of Schneider Electric TM products, as well as the option to easily add third party monitoring solutions. Available in 8, 10, 15 and 20 kw Backed by the Schneider Electric global service infrastructure and its expertise in energy management, the Conext TL series are the inverters you can trust for quality and reliability. 02

5 Why choose a Conext TL solar inverter? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 175 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS, and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment High efficiency >98% Higher ROI with dual MPPT Great value for money Warranty from a trusted partner Designed for reliability Tested and qualified in harsher environmental conditions (MEOST reliability testing) Flexible Wide MPPT voltage range ( V) Modular system designs using a combination of models Easy to connect to third party monitoring solutions Appropriate for outdoor installations (IP65 electronics) Easy to service Easily replaceable fan block and communications card Integrated DC switch Ability to remotely disable Easy to install Easy and fast mounting with included bracket Pluggable AC and DC connectors (MC4) Auto country/multilingual configurations 03

6 Conext TL three-phase grid-tie inverters Applications for the Conext TL three-phase grid-tie inverter Commercial buildings and carports Decentralised PV plants 04

7 Designing a decentralised solar installation using Conext TL Using Conext TL inverters in a decentralised PV architecture, the PV array is broken up into smaller sub-arrays, each with its own small power string inverters. Monitoring Grid LV/MV switchgear PV emergency control Emergency stop PV modules PV emergency box DC box Conext TL AC box AC distribution box LV/MV transformer Lower installation cost and time due to modular system design, reduced transportation costs, and no need for specialised installation equipment or personnel. Lower balance of system cost as inverters can be mounted outside, closer to the PV panels, thereby reducing DC cable costs and eliminating need for concrete pad or shelter. Increased energy harvest due to multiple MPPT trackers, and a wide MPPT input range offering string optimization per inverter. Lower maintenance cost & minimal system disruptions due to short replacement lead times and ease of servicing. Hence, a decentralised approach with Conext TL inverters lowers the rated costs of the plant (including land costs, LV and MV cabling, civil works and fencing, security installations, heavy machinery, etc.). These savings, coupled with increased power production, decrease the payback period of the overall investment. 05

8 Conext TL three-phase grid-tie inverters Conext TL references France Solution: 4 Conext TL and DC/AC enclosures System size: 70 kw Installation type: Commercial rooftop Germany Solution: 18 Conext TL, 18 DC boxes and 3 AC boxes including 6 Sarel-boxes and surge arresters System size: 360 kw Installation type: Commercial rooftop Greece Solution: 25 Conext TL inverters System size: 500 kw Installation type: Ground mounted Italy Solution: 17 Conext TL inverters, 2 Prisma and 50 array boxes System size: 335 kw Installation type: Commercial rooftop Italy Solution: 8 Conext TL inverters, 3 Prisma and 5 array boxes System size: 145 kw Installation type: Commercial rooftop Italy Solution: 10 Conext TL inverters, 2 Prisma and 20 array boxes System size: 200 kw Installation type: Commercial rooftop Slovakia Solution: 4 Conext TL inverters, 2 Prisma and 20 array boxes System size: 80 kw Installation type: Commercial rooftop Switzerland Solution: 5 Conext TL inverters, 3 DC boxes and 3 AC boxes System size: 95 kw Installation type: Commercial rooftop 06

9 Technical specifications Device short name TL 8000 E TL E TL E TL Electrical specifications Input (DC) MPPT voltage range full power V V V V Operation voltage range V V V V Starting voltage 200 V 200 V 200 V 200 V Max. input voltage, open circuit 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V Number of MPPT Max. input current per MPPT 17 A 17 A 23 A 30 A Max. short circuit current per MPPT 24 A 24 A 30 A 30A Nominal input power for max. output 8.3 kw 10.4 kw 17.0 kw 22.0 kw Max. DC input power per MPPT 5.5 kw 7.0 kw 8.5 kw 11.0 kw DC connection type MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) DC switch Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Output (AC) Nominal output power 8 kva 10 kva 15 kva 20 kva Nominal output voltage 230 / 400 V, three-phase 230 / 400 V, three-phase 230 / 400 V, three-phase 230 / 400 V, three-phase Isolation Transformerless Transformerless Transformerless Transformerless AC voltage range V V V V Frequency 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz Frequency range 50 / 60 +/- 3 Hz 50 / 60 +/- 3 Hz 50 / 60 +/- 3 Hz 50 / 60 +/- 3 Hz Max. output current 12.8 A 16.0 A 24.0 A 32.0 A Total harmonic distortion < 3 % < 3 % < 3 % < 3 % Power factor (adjustable) 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag AC connection type IP67 connector IP67 connector IP67 connector IP67 connector Efficiency Peak 98.2 % 98.3 % 98.0 % 98.0 % European 97.4 % 97.7 % 97.3 % 97.5 % General specifications Power consumption, night time < 2 W < 2 W < 2 W < 2 W IP degree of protection IP65 (electronics) IP55 (balance) IP65 (electronics) IP55 (balance) IP65 (electronics) IP55 (balance) IP65 (electronics) IP55 (balance) Cooling Fan cooled Fan cooled Fan cooled Fan cooled Enclosure material Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Product weight 41.0 kg (90.2 lb) 41.0 kg (90.2 lb) 67.2 kg (148.2 lb) 67.2 kg (148.2 lb) Shipping weight 48.5 kg (106.9 lb) 48.5 kg (106.9 lb) kg (269.0 lb) kg (269.0 lb) Product dimensions (H x W x D) Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 62.5 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm (24.6 x 24.0 x 10.9 in) 75.0 x 74.0 x 40.0 cm (29.5 x 29.1 x 15.8 in) 62.5 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm (24.6 x 24.0 x 10.9 in) 75.0 x 74.0 x 40.0 cm (29.5 x 29.1 x 15.8 in) 96.0 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm (37.8 x 24.1 x 10.9 in) x 79.0 x 48.0 cm (45.3 x 31.1 x 18.9 in) 96.0 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm (37.8 x 24.1 x 10.9 in) x 79.0 x 48.0 cm (45.3 x 31.1 x 18.9 in) Ambient air temperature for operation -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF)** -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF)** Operating altitude Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Relative humidity % (condensing) % (condensing) % (condensing) % (condensing) Noise emission (at 1 m distance) < 50 dba < 50 dba < 55 dba < 55 dba Features and options Embedded data logger 365 days Display 5 Graphic LCD (320 x 240 pixels), 4 buttons Communication interface Modbus (RS485) Multifunction relay Yes Warranty in years (standard/optional) 5 / 10 Regulatory approval Electrical safety CE marked for the Low Voltage Directive EN/IEC / EN/IEC AS3100 (Australia / Israel***) Grid interconnection* BDEW***, VDE , VDE-AR-N 4105, RD1663, RD661, RD1699, ENEL-Guida***, CEI 0-21, A70, G59/2***, UTE C , AS4777/SI4777***, PO12.3***, IEC 62116***, IEC 61727*** Environmental RoHS, REACH EMC CE marked for the EMC directive EC Emissions: EN (residential) Immunity: EN (industrial) Available product variants Standard PVSNVC8000 PVSNVC10000 PVSNVC15000 PVSNVC20000 Specifications are subject to change without notice. *More available upon request. **-15ºC cold start temperature. Vpv 500V, unit derates above 40ºC ambient. ***Only for TL E and TL E. 07

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11 [ APPLICATION NOTE ] Conext TL Changing Frequency Settings for Brazil David Miller, Global Product Line Manager Content This application note is to be used to change the frequency settings on a Conext TL from 50Hz to 60Hz, for the Brazilian market only. Frequency range values are not provided in this application note, it only provides the instructions on how to access the proper menu systems within the inverter, and change these settings. Actual frequency range settings must be in compliance with local grid requirements. This application note should only be used in conjunction with the Installation and Operation guide and performed by qualified installers and service personnel. Make the most of your energy TM

12 [ APPLICATION NOTE ] Conext TL - Changing Frequency Settings for Brazil Before you start: A technician password is required to change the frequency settings. Passwords will only be provided to qualified installers and service personnel. Please contact your sales representative to obtain this technician password. Step 1: Remove the top cover of the packaging to access the bottom terminals and front display. The inverter does not need to be removed from the bottom packaging (pallet). Step 2: Provide power to the inverter. Either DC or AC. Only one is required. Do not apply both AC and DC power, as this will cause the inverter to operate and produce power. DC input voltage should be > 200Vdc AC voltage should be 230Vac Keep DC switch off before connecting to the inverter. If using AC plug = L1 to Pin 1, L2 to Pin 2, L3 to Pin 3, Neutral to Pin 4, Ground/PE to Pin 5. Be aware that incorrect wiring of PE (ex. if PE and L1 were reversed) will cause electric shock or damage computer and/or inverter. Step 3: Once inverter is powered, the initial start up menu is shown. Upon starting of the unit, select the country closest to grid connection settings in Brazil. Press OK to Select the Country. Press OK again to confirm your selection. Note - by selecting the county closest to Brazil s grid connection settings, when the unit is switched to a Custom country (Step 7 & 8), all of the country settings from the original country selection are maintained. Step 4: Select the desired language. Press OK to confirm your selection. Continued on next page... Schneider Electric Solar Business. Document Number AN _Conext TL V Schneider Electric. All rights reserved. Schneider Electric and Make the most of your energy are trademarks owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

13 [ APPLICATION NOTE ] Conext TL - Changing Frequency Settings for Brazil Step 5: From the main menu, select, Settings, then press OK. Select Install Settings, then press OK. Step 6: Using the up and down arrows, set each of the four digits in the password. Press OK after each digit is entered, and then press OK. Step 7: Select Country, Press OK Step 8: Select Custom, Press OK Step 9: Select Grid Settings menu, and Press OK Step 10: The following frequency variables can then be set in this menu. To access these frequency settings, press Down arrow until you reach screen 3/4. Fac High Off Fac High On Fac High Off T (disconnect time) Fac Low Off Fac Low On Fac Low Off T (disconnect time) Step 11: Select the variable to be changed, Press OK and the variable will be highlighted. Using the up and down arrows, change the required frequency settings. Press OK to confirm the setting. If you make an error when changing the variable, press ESC to cancel. Step 12: Once all of the desired frequency settings have been selected/edited, press ESC button till you return to the main menu. All changed frequency settings will be saved. Step 13: Process completed. Turn off all power to unit and disconnect. Step 14: If required, repackage the inverter. Schneider Electric Solar Business. Document Number AN _Conext TL V Schneider Electric. All rights reserved. Schneider Electric and Make the most of your energy are trademarks owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

14 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Revision A Contents Section Page Introduction 3 Overview 3 Key Points 4 Related Documents 4 Modbus Physical Layer 5 RJ-45 Connection 6 Terminal Block Connection 7 Termination Resistor 8 Communication parameters 9 Inverter Configuration 10 Setting the Modbus Slave Address (Inverter ID) 10 Reviewing the Modbus Slave Address (Inverter ID) 11 Modbus Logical Layer 12 Modbus Packet Structure 12 Slave address field 12 Function field 12 Data field 12 Error check field (checksum) 13 Packet communications 13 Modbus functions supported by the inverter 13 Function 03: Read Holding Registers 13 Function 16: Preset Multiple Registers 14 Function 43: Device Discovery 16 Broadcasts 18

15 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Section Page Modbus Data Types bit integer format bit integer format 19 8-bit Unsigned Character Format 20 Modbus Error Responses 21 Function Code Field 21 Data Field 21 Modbus Error Response Example 22 Event Logs 23 Logger Mode 23 Logger State 24 Event Log Size 24 Log Request Registers 25 Event Log Record 26 Clearing Logs 26 Conext TL Modbus Map 27 Modbus Address 27 Modbus Register Description 27 Modbus Register Access type 27 Modbus Register Units 27 Modbus Register Size 28 Invalid Registers 28 Modbus Map 29 Appendix A: CRC-16 calculation 36 Pseudocode For CRC-16 Generation 37 Appendix B: Leading and Lagging Power Factors Revision A

16 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters DANGER HAZARD OF FIRE, ARC FLASH, OR ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES This Application Note is in addition to, and incorporates by reference, the installation and operation manual for the Conext TL E and E photovoltaic grid tie inverters. Before reviewing this Application Note you must read the Conext TL installation and operation manual. Unless specified, information on safety, specifications, installation, and operation is as shown in the primary documentation received with the product. Ensure you are familiar with that information before proceeding. To be installed and serviced only by qualified personnel. This document is intended for use by qualified installers only. Before servicing, disconnect all sources and wait at least 1 minute. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. Introduction Overview Modbus is a simple and robust open communication protocol used to provide interoperability between products from many different vendors. The purpose of this application note is to provide a brief overview of the Modbus hardware and software implementation of the Conext TL E and Conext TL E photovoltaic grid tie inverters so that you can quickly and easily interface the inverter with any third-party Modbus devices. The inverter performs Modbus communications according to the Modbus Application Protocol v1.1. It is assumed that you are familiar with the Modbus protocol and with serial communications in general Revision A 3

17 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Key Points The inverter is capable of communicating via the RS-485 serial communication standard. The RS-485 medium allows for multiple devices on the same serial bus network. All communications on the network conform to a Master/Slave scheme. In this scheme, information and data is transferred between a Modbus Master device and up to 254 Slave devices. The Master device initiates and controls all information transfer on the Modbus serial bus network. There may be only one master for any Modbus network. A Slave device never initiates a communication sequence, and must remain silent unless addressed specifically by the Master. All communication activity on the Modbus serial bus network occurs in the form of packets. A packet is a serial string of up to bit bytes. All packets transmitted by the Master are requests. All packets transmitted by a Slave are responses. At most, one Slave can respond to a single request from a Master. The Modbus protocol supports RTU and ASCII protocols. The Conext TL E and Conext TL E photovoltaic grid tie inverters support only the Modbus/RTU protocol. Related Documents Table 1 Related documents Document reference Document title Document number Version 1 Modbus Application Protocol Specification From 1.1b 2 Conext TL E and E Installation and Operation Manual AA Revision A

18 Modbus Physical Layer Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters The Conext TL inverter supports the Modbus communication protocol via an RS485 interface. Both an RJ-45 and terminal block wiring interface are supported. The module also provides an RID (Remote Inverter Disable) input and a dry (not energized) contact for signalling purposes. The module is shown in Figure 2-1. Dry contact terminals Pin 8 Pin 1 RID (Remote Inverter Disable) terminals 5-position terminal block (for RS485) Termination resistor (for RS485) RJ-45 connectors (for RS485) Figure 2-1 Communication module Revision A 5

19 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters RJ-45 Connection The RS-485 bus is a multi-drop bus implemented as a daisy chain. The RJ-45 connector is provided with two ports to allow ease of daisy chaining. Either port can be connected to the upstream or downstream devices. A standard Ethernet (straight-through) patch cable may be used to connect to the upstream and downstream devices. Ethernet cross-over cables must not be used. The RJ45 connector provides D+, D-, and signal Ground connections. The pin definitions of the RJ-45 connection are shown in Table 2-1. For the location of pin 8, see Figure 2-1 on page 2 5. Table 2-1 RJ-45 pin definitions Pin Function 4 DATA+ 5 DATA- 7 NC (Not connected) 8 Modbus ground Revision A

20 Terminal Block Connection Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters A five-position terminal block connector is also provided for Modbus interconnection. It provides the same D+, D-, and signal Ground connections that are provided on the RJ45 connector, and gives the user the flexibility to use a standard twisted pair cable to external equipment. The pin definitions of the 5-position terminal block are shown in Table 2-2. Table position terminal block pin definitions Pin Function 1 DATA+ 2 DATA- 3 Chassis ground 4 Modbus ground 5 NC (Not connected) The location of the terminal block is shown in Figure 2-1 on page 2 5. For pin numbering, see Figure 2-2. Pin 1 Pin 5 Figure 2-2 RS485 terminal block pin numbering Revision A 7

21 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Termination Resistor You must enable the termination resistors if the inverter is on the end of the Modbus device chain. To do this, use a DIP switch on the communication interface board. If the inverter is the first or the last device of the RS485-chain, set the termination resistor to on; otherwise, set it to off. The location of the termination resistor is shown in Figure 2-3. The settings are shown in Table 2-3. Switch 2 Switch 1 (both switches are shown in the OFF position) Termination resistor Figure 2-3 Termination resistor switch numbering Table 2-3 Termination resistor settings Switch 1 Switch 2 Result Off Off The termination resistor is off. Off On The termination resistor is on. On Off The termination resistor is on. On On The termination resistor is on Revision A

22 Communication parameters Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Table 3 on page 9 shows the communication parameters used by the RS-485 Modbus interface on the inverter. These parameters must be set identically on the Modbus Master device or PC program used to communicate with the inverter. To determine how to set the communication parameters of the Modbus Master device, see the documentation that accompanies the device. Table 3 RS485 communication parameters Parameter Value Parameter Value Baud rate 9600 Stop bits 1 Data bits 8 Parity None Revision A 9

23 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Inverter Configuration Setting the Modbus Slave Address (Inverter ID) The Modbus Slave address (or Inverter ID) must be unique for each device on the Modbus network. The Modbus Slave address may be read and/or modified via the front panel display of the inverter. To change the Inverter ID: 1. From the main menu, select Settings, and then press OK. Menu 21. Feb :50 E-Today Power Meter Energy Log Event Log Operation Data Inverter Information Settings Figure 3 Main menu 2. Select Install Settings, and then press OK. Settings Personal Settings Coefficient Settings Install Settings Active/Reactive Power Control Operation Data FRT Italy Selftest Figure 4 Settings menu 3. Use the and buttons to set each of the four digits in the password. Press OK after each digit is entered, and then press OK. The password for qualified installers is Revision A

24 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Once the correct password has been entered, the Install Settings Menu is displayed, as shown in Figure 5. Menu 21. Feb :50 Inverter ID Insulation RCMU DC Injection Return to Factory Country/Grid Grid Setting Figure 5 Install Settings menu 4. From the Install Settings Menu, select Inverter ID, and press OK. 5. Use the and buttons to set the Inverter ID. Press OK to confirm the new Inverter ID. 6. Press the ESC button to exit back to the main menu. For the new Inverter ID setting to take effect, shut down and restart the inverter. Reviewing the Modbus Slave Address (Inverter ID) To review the current Modbus Slave Address (Inverter ID) setting: 1. From the main menu, select Inverter Information. 2. Press OK. The Inverter ID is shown at the bottom of the screen Revision A 11

25 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Modbus Logical Layer Modbus Packet Structure Every Modbus packet consists of four fields: Slave address field Function field Data field Error check field (checksum) NOTICE The values shown in the packets are in hexadecimal format. In the tables that show the packet structure, white background denotes the DATA field of the packet. Table 4 Modbus packet structure Address Function Code Data Checksum Slave address field The slave address field of a Modbus packet is one byte in length and uniquely identifies the slave device involved in the transaction. Valid addresses range between 1 and 255. A slave device performs the command specified in the packet when it receives a request packet with the slave address field matching its own address. A response packet generated by the slave has the same value in the slave address field. Function field The function field of a Modbus request packet is one byte in length and tells the addressed slave which function to perform. Similarly, the function field of a response packet tells the master what function the addressed slave has just performed. Data field The data field of a Modbus request is of variable length, and depends on the function. This field contains information required by the slave device to perform the command specified in a request packet or data being passed back by the slave device in a response packet. Data in this field is contained in 16-bit registers. Registers are transmitted in the order of high-order byte first, low-order byte second. Example: A 16-bit register contains the value 0x12AB. This register is transmitted: High order byte = 0x12 Low order byte = 0xAB This register is transmitted in the order 12 AB Revision A

26 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Error check field (checksum) The checksum field lets the receiving device determine if a packet is corrupted with transmission errors. In Modbus RTU mode, a 16-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC-16) is used. The sending device calculates a 16-bit value, based on every byte in the packet, using the CRC-16 algorithm. The calculated value is inserted in the error check field. The receiving device performs the calculation, without the error check field, on the entire packet it receives. The resulting value is compared to the error check field. Transmission errors are indicated when the calculated checksum does not equal the checksum stored in the incoming packet. The receiving device ignores a bad packet. For more information on CRC-16 calculations, see Appendix A: CRC-16 calculation on page 36. Packet communications This section describes the Modbus functions supported by the inverter. Modbus functions supported by the inverter Table 5 Modbus functions supported by the inverter Function Meaning Action See this section: 03 Read Holding Registers 16 Write Multiple Registers 43 Read Device Identifier Reads a value from one or more consecutive holding registers in the inverter. Writes a value into one or more consecutive holding registers in the inverter. Reads the Manufacturer, Model, and Version information for the device. Function 03: Read Holding Registers on page 13 Function 16: Preset Multiple Registers on page 14 Function 43: Device Discovery on page 16 Function 03: Read Holding Registers To read inverter parameter values, a master must send the slave device (inverter) a Read Holding Registers request packet. The Read Holding Registers request packet specifies a start register and a number of registers to read. (You can read 1 or more registers.) The start register may be from 0 to (0xFFFF). The inverter responds with a packet containing the values of the registers in the range defined in the request Revision A 13

27 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Table 6 Read Holding Registers packet structure Request packet (master to slave) Response packet (slave to master) Unit ID/slave address (1 byte) Unit ID/slave address (1 byte) 03 (function code) (1 byte) 03 (function code) (1 byte) Start register (sr) (2 bytes) Byte count (2 x nr) (1 byte) # of registers to read (nr) (2 bytes) First register in range (2 bytes) CRC checksum Second register in range (2 bytes) CRC checksum (2 bytes) Example: The inverter is configured as a Modbus slave device with slave address 1. The master requests to read all three voltage phases (A, B, C). These three parameters are made available in the Modbus map at address 0x17F8 (V ab ), 0x17F9 (V bc ), and 0x17FA (V ca ), with a scaling factor of 10. The request must read 3 registers starting at 0x17F8. Table 7 Request packet Slave Function Start register # of registers (3) CRC checksum F E Table 8 Response packet Slave Function Byte count Register 1 Register 2 Register 3 CRC checksum B1 04 AE 04 B3 7F 4F The master retrieves the data from the response: Register 0x17F8: 0x04B1 = 1201 (scaled: 120.1) Register 0x17F9: 0x04AE = 1198 (scaled: 119.8) Register 0x17FA: 0x04B3 = 1203 (scaled: 120.3) Function 16: Preset Multiple Registers The Preset Multiple Registers command packet allows a Modbus master to configure or control the slave inverter. A Preset Multiple Registers data-field request packet contains a definition of a range of registers to write to, and the values that are written to those registers. The slave inverter responds with a packet indicating that a write was performed to the range of registers specified in the request Revision A

28 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters The Preset Multiple Registers request and response packet formats are shown in the following example transaction. Table 9 Preset Multiple Registers packet structure Request packet (master to slave) Response packet (slave to master) Unit ID/slave address (1 byte) Unit ID/slave address (1 byte) 16 (function code) (1byte) 16 (function code) (1 byte) Start register (sr) (2 bytes) Start register (sr) (2 bytes) # of registers to write (nr) (2 bytes) # of registers written (nr) (2 bytes) Byte count (2 x nr) (1 byte) CRC checksum (2 bytes) First register in range (2 bytes) Second register in range (2 bytes)... CRC checksum (2 bytes) NOTE: Except for the function field, the Preset Registers Response packet has the same fields as the Read Registers Request packet. Example: Write to the Logger-Mode register of the inverter at Modbus address 201 (0xC9) to enable reading of event logs from the inverter. The Logger-mode register is at address 0x4705, and it must be set to 2 (0x0002) to enable reading of the event logs. For details about the Logger-Mode register, see Logger Mode on page 23. Table 10 Request packet Slave Function Start register # of registers Byte count Register 1 CRC checksum C F 7A Table 11 Response packet Slave Function Start register # of registers CRC checksum C Revision A 15

29 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Function 43: Device Discovery Function code 43 checks for the presence of a device at a specific address on the Modbus device chain. A Modbus master may request Function Code 43 data from each Modbus address. A device with the requested address must report at least 3 pieces of data, as shown in Table 12. Table 12 Mandatory components of a reply to Function Code 43 Object ID Object name / description Type 0x00 Manufacturer Name ASCII String 0x01 Product Identification ASCII String 0x02 Product Version Number ASCII String In the case of the 20KW inverter (Conext TL E), it will report the following: Manufacturer Name: Schneider Electric Product Identification: PVSNVC20000 Product Version Number: NOTICE The Product Version Number is not used on the Conext TL inverter. It will always report Example: The Modbus master asks the device at Modbus address 01 to identify itself. Modbus function code 43 (0x2B) uses a sub-function code to distinguish different behaviors for the function. The Conext TL inverter supports sub-function 14 (0x0E). Table 13 Request packet Slave Function Sub-function ID Code Object ID CRC checksum 01 2B 0E The ID Code field supports four values: 01: request to get the basic device identification (stream access) 02: request to get the regular device identification (stream access) 03: request to get the extended device identification (stream access) 04: request to get one specific identification object (individual access) NOTICE The Conext TL inverter only supports ID code Revision A

30 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters The value of Object ID determines the items in the response, as shown in Table 14. Table 14 Contents of response, depending on Object ID Object ID Manufacturer name Product identification Response Packet: Product version number 0x00 0x01 0x02 Slave ID 01 Indicates the address of the responding slave device Function Code 2B Indicates a function code 43 (0x2B) response Sub Code 0E Sub code 14 (0x0E) is the only sub code supported Read Device ID Code 01 Same as the Read Device ID code in the request packet Conformity Level 01 Identifies the conformity level of the device to Function Code = basic identification, and is the only value supported by the Conext TL inverter. More Follows 00 If there is not enough room in the packet, this field will indicate that more data follows with FF. Next Object ID 00 Specifies the starting ID of the object in the next response if More Follows is FF. Number of Objects 03 Specifies the number of objects contained in this response. Object ID 00 The identifier for the following object: 00 = Manufacturer Object Length 12 Specifies the length of the following object (in bytes). 0x12 = 18 bytes Revision A 17

31 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Object Data E S c h n e i d e r Object Data 45 6C E l e c t r i c Object ID 01 The identifier for the following object: 01 = Product Code Object Length 0B Specifies the length of the following object (in bytes). 0x0B = 11 bytes. Object Data E P V S N V C Object ID 02 The identifier for the following object: 01 = Product Code Object Length 07 Specifies the length of the following object (in bytes). 0x07 = 7 bytes. Object Data E CRC Checksum 0D 03 Broadcasts Broadcast request packets from the master are supported. Broadcasts are valid only with Function 16 and are triggered by setting the slave address to zero (0). All slaves will receive and execute the request, but will not respond Revision A

32 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Modbus Data Types This section describes the data types supported by the inverter. The available formats may vary, depending on your inverter type and firmware. Table 15 Modbus data types Format Data type Range UINT16 16-bit unsigned integer 0 to 65,535 INT16 16-bit signed integer -32,768 to +32,767 UINT32 32-bit unsigned integer 0 to 4,294,967,295 INT32 32-bit signed integer -2,147,483,648 to +2,147,483,647 UINT8 8-bit unsigned character 0 to bit integer format Unsigned and signed 16-bit integer formats are the smallest addressable units when using the Modbus protocol. Each input register to the module corresponds to one 16-bit Modbus holding register output. 32-bit integer format To accommodate values that can reach beyond the 16-bit range, the Modbus Slave module provides 32-bit integer format as an output option. A 32-bit register is passed via communications as two 16-bit registers one high-order register and one low-order register. High-order register register high =value/65536 Low-order register register low = value modulus value = register high x register low or value = register high register low Example (unsigned 32-bit): Value is passed in unsigned 32-bit integer format: = 0x00BC614E Register high = 0x00BC (unsigned) = 188 Register low = 0x614E (unsigned) = Value = 188 x = In unsigned 32-bit integer format, both the high-order and low-order registers are unsigned 16-bit integers Revision A 19

33 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Example (signed 32-bit): Value is passed in signed 32-bit integer format: = 0xFF439EB2 Register high = 0xFF43 (signed) = -189 Register low = 0x9EB2 (unsigned) = value = -189 x = In signed 32-bit integer format, the high-order register is a signed 16-bit number, but the low-order register is unsigned. 8-bit Unsigned Character Format The 8-bit Unsigned Character format is used to encode ASCII strings within Modbus registers. Characters are stored in the order they occur within the string, and populate the Most Significant Byte (MSB) of the Modbus 16-bit register followed by the Least Significant Byte (LSB) of the Modbus 16-bit register. For example, the ASCII string HELLO! would be encoded as 3 consecutive 16-bit registers with the values 0x4845, 0x4C4C, and 0x4F21. Table 16 Modbus ASCII string encoding example Register 1 Register 2 Register C4C 4F C 4C 4F 21 H E L L O! Revision A

34 Modbus Error Responses Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters If the inverter receives an unsupported Modbus request, it returns an exception response informing the Modbus master of the nature of the error. The Modbus Error Response message has two fields that differentiate it from a normal response: Function Code Field, and Data Field. Function Code Field In a normal response, the inverter echoes the function code of the original request in the function code field of the response. All function codes have a most-significant bit (MSB) of 0 (their values are all below 0x80). In an exception response, the inverter sets the MSB of the function code to 1. This makes the function code value in an exception response exactly 0x80 higher than the value would be for a normal response. For example, a normal response of 0x03 (Read Holding Registers), becomes 0x83 (Unable to Read Holding Registers). Data Field In an error response, the inverter uses the data field of the response packet to return an error code to the Modbus Master. Four error codes are supported, as shown in Table 17. Table 17 Modbus error codes Error code Error name Error description 01 Illegal Function The inverter does not support the function code specified in the Modbus Request Packet. 02 Illegal Address The address range specified in the Modbus Request Packet contains an illegal register address. 03 Illegal Data Value The Modbus Request Packet contains an illegal number of bytes in the data field. 04 Slave Device Failure An unrecoverable error occurred while the inverter (slave) was attempting to perform the requested action Revision A 21

35 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Modbus Error Response Example A Modbus master requests 12 registers at address 0x17F4 using the following query: Table 18 Request packet Slave Function Start registers # of registers (1) CRC checksum C F4 00 0C 11 C1 In this case, 0x17F4 is a valid address, but the range from 0x17F4 to 0x17FF has three missing registers at addresses 0x17F5, 0x17F6, and 0x17F7, so the inverter responds with an Illegal Address error response. The response packet is shown in Table 19. Table 19 Response packet Slave Function Error code CRC checksum C F Revision A

36 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Event Logs Events are stored whenever they occur. The maximum rate for storing is 4 events every 1.5 ms. Event logs are time-stamped with a resolution of one millisecond. The Logging function manages all aspects of event logging. This function can be configured to be in different modes via the Logger-mode register. By default, it is set to Log mode where it continues to log events. To extract any logs, the Logger has to be configured for read mode; in this mode, logging is stopped. Logger Mode Table 20 Logger-mode register Address Name Access Default Units / range 0x4705 Logger-mode R/W 0 UINT16, [0..5] The different modes of logging operation are shown in Table 21. Table 21 Logger mode values Logger-mode Action 0 Log Mode: Events will be logged. Log reading and configuration are disabled. 2 Read Event Log: The requested event will be read 5 Config Mode: Allow setting of RTC time and log interval. Allow clearing of the logs Revision A 23

37 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Logger State The state of the Logging function can be read with the Logger-state register, shown in Table 22. Table 22 Logger-state register Address Name Access Default Units / range 0x4706 Logger-state R 0 UINT16 The logger state is a bit field, described in Table 23. A set bit (bit = 1) indicates that status is true. Table 23 Logger State bit indicators Bit Status 0 Board not ready (initialization not finished, communication error) 1 Log mode active 2 Read mode active 3 Config mode active 9 CRC error detected when reading NVRAM data. Data of the current record is corrupt. 10 Any other inverter error Event Log Size The number of records stored in the log can be determined by reading register 0x4701 Number of Event Log Records. Table 24 Number of Event Log Records register Address Name Access Default Units / range 0x4701 Number of Event Log Records R 0 UINT16, [ ] Revision A

38 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Log Request Registers Table 25 describes the registers that control the reading of logs. Table 25 Log Request registers Address Name Access Default Units / range 0x4703 Log Request Index R/W 0 UINT16, [0..Idx_max] 0x4704 Log Response Index R 0 UINT16, [0..Idx_max] The Log Request Index is limited to the maximum number of records in the event log log. When Logger-mode is written, you must reset the Log Request Index to 0. The register is only writeable when Logger-mode is configured to Read Event Log. Index 0 means that nothing is to be read from Logger. Index 1 means the most recent record of the event log. The Log Response Index is set to the same value as the Log Request Index as soon as the data is available in the corresponding buffer registers. This register should be polled until the expected value is read. To read logs: 1. Set the Logger-mode register to 2 (to enable reading of the event logs). 2. Write the index of the record to be read to register Log Request Index. 3. Poll the register Log Response Index. When this index equals the Log Request Index, the data is available in the particular buffer registers. 4. Read the buffer registers of the corresponding log. 5. Set the Logger-mode register to 0 (to resume logging) Revision A 25

39 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Event Log Record The event log content is available from reading registers 0x4720 to 0x4726. A record of the event log consists of 7 registers, described in Table 26. Table 26 Event Log Record registers Address Name Access Units / range 0x4720 Timestamp High R UINT32, Number of seconds since Jan x4721 Timestamp Low R 0x4722 Timestamp ms R UINT16, ms, [0..999] 0x4723 Event 1 R UINT16 0x4724 Event 2 R UINT16 0x4725 Event 3 R UINT16 0x4726 Event 4 R UINT16 The event log time stamp is calculated as: (TimestampHigh * 65536) + TimestampLow + (Timestamp ms / 1000) The event log can store a maximum of four simultaneous events. All valid events are non-zero numbers. Clearing Logs To clear logs: Write the value 0x2006 to the Clear Log register, described in Table 27. Table 27 Clear Log register Address Name Access Default Units / range 0xF002 Clear Log W 0 UINT Revision A

40 Conext TL Modbus Map Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters The Modbus map defines the location of the Conext TL registers, which can be used to retrieve status information or to control the inverter. The Modbus map is defined as a data table, the columns of which define the register attributes. (The following sections describe each of the columns in the table.) Modbus registers are defined one per row. The Modbus map is shown in Table 30 on page 29. Modbus Address Addresses in the Modbus map are zero-based and are specified in hexadecimal notation, so they correspond directly with the address field specified in the Modbus Request Packet. This makes it easier to troubleshoot when capturing data over-the-wire. If you need to enter these values into the data definition file of a Modbus Master device, which is expecting a Register Number, you will need to convert the address to decimal (base 10), and add one to the address. For example, the Operational Mode State register is at address 0x x0x1700 = 5888 decimal. Adding one to this gives a Register Number of Modbus Register Description The Description column provides brief details about the purpose of the Modbus register, for example, Energy Since Commissioning, or Operational Mode State. Modbus Register Access type Access types may be either Read Only or R/W (Read/Write). The values of Read Only registers cannot be changed via Modbus, so they cannot be used to configure or alter the behavior of the inverter in any way. Read/Write registers may be altered at run-time and may directly affect the operation of the inverter. Modbus Register Units The Units column specifies two pieces of information separated by a / symbol. The first is the units of the value contained in the register, for example, kwh, V, A, Vrms. The second is the scaling factor to convert the raw binary value contained within the register to the units specified before the / symbol. Table 28 Scale factor in the Units column Scale factor X1 X10 X100 Action No divide necessary: result equals raw value Divide raw value by 10 to yield the result Divide raw value by 100 to yield the result For example, if the Units column is kwh/x10, and the raw value retrieved from the Modbus register is 24, divide this value by 10 to yield 2.4 kwh Revision A 27

41 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Modbus Register Size The Size column specifies the total size of the data at the register address specified by the Address column. Examples: Table 29 Modbus Register size and total size of data Size Number of bytes Number of 16-bit Modbus registers 8-bit unsigned integer x bytes bit unsigned integer 4 bytes 2 32-bit signed integer 4 bytes 2 16-bit signed integer 2 bytes 1 16-bit unsigned integer 2 bytes 1 Invalid Registers In the inverter Modbus register map, there are gaps between some registers. For example, the next register after 0x17F4 is 0x17F8. Unmapped registers (0x17F5 through to 0x17F7) are invalid. Requests to read data from invalid registers generate an Invalid Address exception. When an invalid register is written, the inverter responds with an Invalid Address exception. For an example of this, see Modbus Error Response Example on page 22. Invalid Data If the value or data written to an address is out of range, the inverter returns ExceptionCode = 02. For example, the valid ranges for address 0xFA61 are +80 to +100 and -80 to If the value 35 or -150 is written to the address, the inverter returns ExceptionCode = Revision A

42 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Modbus Map For a complete description of the Conext TL registers available via Modbus, see Table 30. NOTICE To access the following addresses, the version of the inverter s communication software must be higher than 1.22 (the version is displayed on the Inverter Information screen, as Comm.-Version ): 0x182F (PV2 Power) 0xF9FB (User Phase Angle) 0xFA19 (User Active Power Limit) 0xFA1B (User Reactive Power Reference) From 0xFA60 (Reactive Power Mode Select) to 0xFA6E (kvar(u) Response Time) For range, the sign convention we use is from the supply network (that is, utility's) perspective, looking towards the inverter. In that context, capacitive means leading VArs and a positive phase angle; inductive means lagging VArs and a negative phase angle. For more information on leading and lagging power factors, see page 38. Table 30 Modbus map Address (hex) Description Access Units Size 0x0001-0x0009 0x0014-0x001D Product Model Designation Read Only "C" style null terminated ASCII string Serial Number Read Only "C" style null terminated ASCII string UINT8 x18 UINT8 x20 0x0082-0x008B Software Part Number for Processor A Read Only "C" style null terminated ASCII string UINT8 x20 0x0096-0x009F Software Part Number for Processor B Read Only "C" style null terminated ASCII string UINT8 x20 0x00AA- 0x00B3 Software Part Number for Processor C Read Only "C" style null terminated ASCII string UINT8 x Revision A 29

43 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Table 30 Modbus map (Continued) Address (hex) Description Access Units Size 0x0802 (H word) - 0x0803 (L word) Energy Since Commissioning Read Only KWhr/X10 UINT32 0x0804 (H word), 0x805 (L word) Energy Today Read Only KWhr/X10 UINT32 0x0806, 0x807 0x0808, 0x809 0x080A, 0x80B 0x080C, 0x80D 0x080E, 0x80F 0x0810, 0x811 Energy Today (1 day earlier) Energy Today (2 days earlier) Energy Today (3 days earlier) Energy Today (4 days earlier) Energy Today (5 days earlier) Energy Today (6 days earlier) Read Only KWhr/X10 UINT32 Read Only KWhr/X10 UINT32 Read Only KWhr/X10 UINT32 Read Only KWhr/X10 UINT32 Read Only KWhr/X10 UINT32 Read Only KWhr/X10 UINT32 0x081E, 0x081F Operating Hours Read Only Hr/x1 UINT32 0x1700 Operational Mode State Read Only Enum UINT16 0x1701 Temperature 1, NTC on control board 0x0002 Reconnecting (Conext TL Countdown) 0x0003 Online (Conext TL ON) 0x0014 Standby 0x0015 No DC 0x0016 Alarm Read Only C/X10 INT Revision A

44 Table 30 Modbus map (Continued) Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Address (hex) Description Access Units Size 0x1702 0x1703 0x1704 Temperature 2, Boost module 1 Temperature 3, Boost module 2 Temperature 4, Inverter module Read Only C/X10 INT16 Read Only C/X10 INT16 Read Only C/X10 INT16 0x17F1 Apparent Power Read Only kva/x10 UINT16 0x17F4 Reactive Power Read Only kvar/x10 INT16 0x17F8 Inverter Vab Read Only Vrms/X10 INT16 0x17F9 Inverter Vbc Read Only Vrms/X10 INT16 0x17FA Inverter Vca Read Only Vrms/X10 INT16 0x17FB Phase A Current Read Only Arms/X10 INT16 0x17FC Phase B Current Read Only Arms/X10 INT16 0x17FD Phase C Current Read Only Arms/X10 INT16 0x17FE Real Power (Total) Read Only kw/x10 INT16 0x17FF PV1 Voltage Read Only V/X10 INT16 0x1800 PV1 Current Read Only A/X10 INT16 0x1801 PV1 Power Read Only kw/x10 INT16 0x1828 Fault Code Read Only See the Conext TL Installation and Operation Manual UINT16 0x180D DC Voltage Read Only V/X10 UINT16 0x1818 Phase A Frequency Read Only Hz/x10 UINT16 0x1819 Phase B Frequency Read Only Hz/x10 UINT16 0x181A Phase C Frequency Read Only Hz/x10 UINT16 0x181B Phase A Real Power Read Only kw/x10 INT16 0x181C Phase B Real Power Read Only kw/x10 INT16 0x181D Phase C Real Power Read Only kw/x10 INT16 0x1829 PV2 Voltage Read Only V/X10 INT Revision A 31

45 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Table 30 Modbus map (Continued) Address (hex) Description Access Units Size 0x182A PV2 Current Read Only A/X10 INT16 0x182F PV2 Power a Read Only kw/x10 INT16 0xF9FB User Phase Angle a Note: You can use either this register or register 0xFA61 (Cos(φ); page 33) to specify the angle. The inverter uses the value from the most recently written of the two registers. R/W Increments of 1 degrees Range: +37 capacitive (leading) to -37 inductive (lagging) Default = 0 degrees INT16 0xFA19 User Active Power Limit a R/W kw/x10 UINT16 0xFA1B User Reactive Power Reference a Note: You can use either this register or register 0xFA66 (Fixed kvar %; page 34) to specify the amount of reactive power sourced (capacitive) or sinked (inductive) by the inverter. The inverter uses the value from the most recently written of the two registers. R/W kvar/x10 Positive numbers make the inverter look capacitive (leading VAr) to the grid. Negative numbers make the inverter look inductive (lagging VAr) to the grid. INT16 0xFA60 Reactive Power Mode R/W 0 : Disable Select a (Default) 1 : Fixed cos(φ) 2 : cos(φ) as function of P 3 : Fixed kvar 4 : kvar as function of U UINT Revision A

46 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Table 30 Modbus map (Continued) Address (hex) Description Access Units Size 0xFA61 Fixed Cos(φ) a R/W Increment = 1 unit INT16 Note: You can use either this register or register 0xF9FB (User Phase Angle; page 32) to specify the angle. The inverter uses the value from the most recently written of the two registers. Range: Capacitive 0.80 to Enter: +80 to +100 Inductive: 0.80 to Enter: -80 to -100 Default: 100 0xFA62 Cos(φ) with Power a R/W Increment = 1 unit INT16 Upper limit Range: Capacitive 0.80 to Enter: +80 to +100 Inductive: 0.80 to Enter: -80 to -100 Default: 90 0xFA63 Cos(φ) with Power a R/W Increment = 1 unit INT16 Lower limit Range: Capacitive 0.80 to Enter: +80 to +100 Inductive: 0.80 to Enter: -80 to -100 Default: -90 0xFA64 Cos(φ) with % power a R/W Increment = 1% UINT16 Lower limit Range: 0~100% Default: 0% Revision A 33

47 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Table 30 Modbus map (Continued) Address (hex) Description Access Units Size 0xFA65 Cos(φ) with % power a R/W Increment = 1% UINT16 Upper limit Range: 0~100% Default: 100% 0xFA66 Fixed kvar % a R/W Increment = 1% INT16 Note: You can use either this register or register 0xFA1B (User Reactive Power Reference; page 32) to specify the reactive power either sourced or sinked by the inverter. The inverter uses the value from the most recently written of the two registers. Range: -53 to +53% Default: 0% Positive numbers make the inverter look capacitive (leading VAr) to the grid. Negative numbers make the inverter look inductive (lagging VAr) to the grid. 0xFA67 kvar(u) as % a R/W Increment = 1% INT16 Upper limit Range: -53 to +53% Default: 44% 0xFA68 kvar(u) as % a R/W Increment = 1% INT16 Lower limit Range: -53 to +53% Default: -44% 0xFA69 kvar(u) a R/W Unit: 0.1 V UINT16 Vmin Range: 100~264 V Default: 184 V 0xFA6A kvar(u) a R/W Unit: 0.1 V UINT16 Vmax Range: 100~264 V Default: 253 V 0xFA6B kvar(u) a R/W Unit: 0.1 V UINT16 UAC Lower limit Range: 100~264 V Default: 230 V Revision A

48 Table 30 Modbus map (Continued) Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Address (hex) Description Access Units Size 0xFA6C kvar(u) a R/W Unit: 0.1 V UINT16 UAC Upper limit Range: 100~264 V Default: 230 V 0xFA6D kvar(u) a R/W Unit: 0.1 V UINT16 Hysteresis Range: 0~30 V Default: 0 V 0xFA6E kvar(u) a R/W Unit: 0.01 sec UINT16 Response Time Range: 10~60 sec Default: 10 sec 0x4701 Number of Event Log Records Read Only NA 0x4703 Log Request Index R/W NA INT16 0x4704 Log Response Index Read Only NA INT16 0x4705 Logger-mode R/W NA INT16 0x4706 Logger-state Read Only NA INT16 0x4720 Timestamp High Read Only NA INT16 0x4721 Timestamp Low Read Only NA INT16 0x4722 Timestamp ms Read Only NA INT16 0x4723 Event 1 Read Only NA INT16 0x4724 Event 2 Read Only NA INT16 0x4725 Event 3 Read Only NA INT16 0x4726 Event 4 Read Only NA INT16 0xF002 Clear Log Write Only NA INT16 a.communication software version must be higher than Revision A 35

49 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Appendix A: CRC-16 calculation This appendix describes how to obtain the CRC-16 error check field for a Modbus RTU frame. A frame can be considered as a continuous, serial stream of binary data (ones and zeros). The 16-bit checksum is obtained by multiplying the serial data stream by 2 16 ( ) and then dividing it by the generator polynomial x 16 +x 15 +x 2 +1, which can be expressed as the 16-bit binary number The quotient is ignored and the 16-bit remainder is the checksum, which is appended to the end of the frame. In calculating the CRC, all arithmetic operations (additions and subtractions) are performed using MODULO TWO, or EXCLUSIVE OR operation. A step-by-step example shows how to obtain the checksum for a simple Modbus RTU frame. To generate the CRC-16 checksum: 1. Drop the MSB (Most Significant Bit) of the generator polynomial and reverse the bit sequence to form a new polynomial. This yields the binary number , or 0xA Load a 16-bit register with initial value 0xFFFF. 3. Exclusive OR the first data byte with the low-order byte of the 16-bit register. Store the result in the 16-bit register. 4. Shift the 16-bit register one bit to the right. 5. If the bit shifted out to the right is one (1), Exclusive OR the 16-bit register with the new generator polynomial, store the result in the 16-bit registers. Return to step If the bit shifted out to the right is zero (0), return to step Repeat steps 4 and 5 until 8 shifts have been performed. 8. Exclusive OR the next data byte with the 16-bit register. 9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 until all bytes of the frame are Exclusive OR with the 16-bit register and shifted 8 times. The content of the 16-bit register is the checksum and is appended to the end of the frame Revision A

50 Pseudocode For CRC-16 Generation Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters For users familiar with computer programming, the following is the pseudocode for calculating the 16-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check. Initialize a 16-bit register to 0xFFFF Initialize the generator polynomial to 0xA001 FOR n=1 to # of bytes in packet BEGIN XOR nth data byte with the 16-bit register FOR bits_shifted = 1 to 8 BEGIN SHIFT 1 bit to the right IF (bit shifted out EQUAL 1) XOR generator polynomial with the 16-bit register and store result in the 16-bit register END END The resultant 16-bit register contains the CRC-16 checksum Revision A 37

51 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Appendix B: Leading and Lagging Power Factors Notes on the above figure: All the above is as seen from the utility s perspective (looking toward the inverter). The direction of reactive power flow determines leading or lagging power factor. The terms leading and lagging always refer to the current with respect to the voltage Revision A

52 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters In the above figure: S = Apparent power; has dimensions of volt-amps (VA) P = Active or real power; has dimensions of watts (W) Q = Reactive power; has dimensions of volt-amp-reactive (VAr) PF = power factor; has no units. It is defined as the cosine of angle (the ratio of P over S) Revision A 39

53 Application Note - Using Modbus With Conext TL Inverters Schneider Electric, the Schneider Electric logo, and Conext are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Schneider Electric group of companies. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only. Copyright 2012 Schneider Electric SA. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written consent of: Schneider Electric SA 35 rue Joseph Monier Rueil Malmaison - France This documentation may be revised and content hereof changed from time to time without obligation to notify any person or entity or to organize such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior arrangement. Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, SELLER (A) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION; (B) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK; AND (C) REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT Date: March 2012 Revision: Revision A Document Number: Contact Information N. America re.techsupport@schneiderelectric.com France +33 (0) Deutschland +49 (0) (0) pv-service@de.schneiderelectric.com España es-sat@es.schneider-electric.com L'Italia IT-pronto-contatto@it.schneiderelectric.com Nederland salesassistance@nl.schneiderelectric.com For other country details please contact your local Schneider Electric Sales Representative or visit our website at: Revision A

54 Effective SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC CONTRACTUAL WARRANTY This Schneider Electric Contractual Warranty applies to the following products: CONEXT TL Small Three Phase Inverters Models: PVSNVC8000, PVSNVC10000, PVSNVC15000, PVSNVC20000 Geographic Validity: Europe, Middle East, Caribbean, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil, Chile, Mexico Length of Warranty: 5 years unless applicable law requires a longer period in which case it will be that period of time Schneider Electric means the local legal entity of Schneider Electric that sold you (either directly or indirectly) the products. Product means the Schneider Electric or related branded inverter product ( or other related device as identified above ) that you purchased from Schneider Electric or through an authorized reseller or retailer. 1. Warranty Claims This Contractual Warranty is provided by Schneider Electric and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Product. This warranty period lasts from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user, unless otherwise agreed in writing (the "Warranty Period"). This Contractual Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of the Warranty Period. 2. Warranty Coverage If a Product becomes defective within the Schneider Electric Contractual Warranty Period, one of the following options, as selected by Schneider Electric, will be performed at no charge for materials or labor costs, unless this should be impossible or disproportionate. It is mandatory that customer notify Schneider Electric of the Product defect within the Warranty Period, and provided that Schneider Electric, or designated service partner, through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Contractual Warranty: Repairing the Product onsite, Repairing the Product at Schneider Electric, or designated repair facility, or Exchange the Product with a Replacement Product (of equivalent value according to model and age) Alternatively, at Schneider Electric's sole discretion, cash compensation equal to the Product s residual value may be offered 1. The term disproportionate applies in particular if the costs to Schneider Electric were deemed unreasonable according to the following criteria: With reference to the value the Product would have without the defect Taking into account the significance of the defect, and After consideration of alternative workaround possibilities available to the customer without significant inconvenience 1 as determined by annual linear method Conext TL_cwtc_rscog_row_eng_v2.1_ Page 1 of 4

55 Effective If Schneider Electric, or designated service partner, repairs or replaces a Product, its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period, or six (6) months from the date of the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced Products and all parts removed from repaired Products become the property of Schneider Electric. 3. Warranty Limitations This Contractual Warranty does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Product or cover normal wear and tear of the Product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. The warranty claims that relate to defects caused by any of the following factors are not covered by the Contractual Warranty: Improper Use or Non-compliance with installation, commissioning, operation or maintenance instructions (i.e. not according to the operation & installation manual) Unauthorized modifications, changes or attempted repairs, Vandalism, destruction through external influence and/or persons/animals Use in an unsuitable environment, including any environment or location that causes excessive wear and tear or dirt or dust or debris buildup within the system or that is difficult or unsafe for Schneider Electric representatives to access Insufficient ventilation Installation in a corrosive environment Failure to observe applicable safety standards & regulations Damages during transportation or storage Force majeure, examples include, but not limited to: fire, flood, earthquakes, storm damage, overvoltage & lightning strikes Exposure to fire, water, snow, moisture, or liquid ingress (except for any such exposure to environmental conditions that your Product was specifically designed to withstand as indicated in the applicable specifications for your Product) Used as a component part of another product expressly warranted by another manufacturer If the original identification (trade-mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered, or removed Consumable components of any type are not covered, including but not limited to fuses and filters, etc. Cosmetic shortcoming which do not impair the use of the Product for the intended purpose i.e. supply of energy Warranty claims also exclude: Damages arising due to the fact that the use of the Product for the intended purpose is no longer possible or only possible with restrictions as a result of amendments to the statutory provisions applicable to the operation of the Product made after the delivery of the Product Compensation for damages related to loss of power production or business operation or any expenses incurred by customer towards repair & replacement of the Product (including but not limited to labor, transportation, temporary power) Cost arising from changes to existing PV systems or building installations and like Additional costs and expenses (i.e. shipping costs, travel, accommodation, meals, etc.) arising due to remote locations of the indicated geographies, including but not limited to islands and overseas territories 4. Warranty Return and Repair Process Contact Schneider Electric Customer Service representative with brief description of the error to evaluate & troubleshoot the issue while Product is in the field as many problems can be solved on site. Please contact your Local Schneider Electric Customer Service Center or visit our website at: i. Return Material Authorization (RMA) After attempts to correct the problem with customer s assistance, if the Product must be returned to Schneider Electric or designated service partner for replacement or repair, the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct return center "Ship To" address. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized or returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box or if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location. When you contact Schneider Electric to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply: The serial number and product code of your Product Information about the installation or inspection certificate Information about the failure and/or reason for the return A copy of your dated proof of purchase Conext TL_cwtc_rscog_row_eng_v2.1_ Page 2 of 4

56 Effective Schneider Electric reserves the right to refuse exchange requests for lack of proper documentation and information. ii. Once an RMA has been issued for exchange Schneider Electric will generally ship an equivalent replacement Product to the specified customer or the distributor location within hours. The allegedly defective Product must be returned to Schneider Electric in the same transport packaging that the replacement unit was provided in. Schneider Electric will supply all labels and documentation for the return of the defective Product. The defective Product must be shipped back to Schneider Electric within 10 working days after receiving the replacement Product. If we do not receive the Product within this timeframe, the unit cost will be billed back to the customer (including shipping and handling fees). iii. Once an RMA has been issued for repair Schneider Electric will arrange for the repair of the Product on-site or at a repair facility. The allegedly defective Product being returned for repair at Schneider Electric, or designated service partner, must be packaged in a suitable manner to prevent damage during transportation (equivalent to original packaging or better). Schneider Electric will provide the necessary instructions to correctly ship the Product (including designated freight carrier, documentation information, address, etc.) to the repair facility. Standard ground shipping costs are covered by Schneider Electric both ways. Any expedited shipping costs will be the responsibility of the customer and billed accordingly. Visually evident damage caused by shipping or mishandling is to be reported to the freight carrier within 24 hours. Shipping damage is the responsibility of the freight carrier, not Schneider Electric, and should always be duly noted with the freight carrier prior to accepting and signing for the Product. Any Products that are damaged during the returned shipping process are not covered by this warranty. Schneider Electric assumes no liability for this damage. 5. Service Reimbursement Schneider Electric in its sole discretion may offer a service reimbursement for the services of a qualified installer performing specific Product replacement and re-commissioning under the terms of this warranty. Please contact your local Schneider Electric office for details and application related to your Product. 6. Invalid Warranty Claim If the returned defective Product to Schneider Electric (or service partner) pursuant to this Policy, and is found by Schneider Electric to be free of defects that would qualify it for repair or replacement under this Policy, Schneider Electric will charge a flat-rate inspection charge for each Product of 200 2, plus shipping and packaging costs. In the event the defect free unit is returned to the customer then to also charge for the replacement unit. 7. Out of Warranty Service If the Warranty Period for your Product has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee, as determined by Schneider Electric in its sole discretion. Please contact your local Schneider Electric office to determine if out of warranty service is available for your Product. To return your Product for out of warranty service, contact Schneider Electric Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the appropriate steps outlined in "Return Procedure". Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative. In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply, as with incomplete units or units with excessive damage, an additional fee will be charged. If applicable, you will be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received. 2 or equivalent in local currency at the sole discretion of Schneider Electric Conext TL_cwtc_rscog_row_eng_v2.1_ Page 3 of 4

57 Effective Disclaimer of Implied and Other Warranties and Limitation of Liability THIS CONTRACTUAL WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS CONTRACTUAL WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BE LIABLE FOR: (A) ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, FAILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HAS BEEN ADVISED, OR HAD REASON TO KNOW, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE; (B) ANY LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC 'S NEGLIGENCE, AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO ANY PROPERTY OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR SYSTEM; AND (C) ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT BY PERSONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHERE APPLICABLE LAW ALLOWS AND DOES NOT PROHIBIT OR RESTRICT SUCH LIMITATION, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC S LIABILITY FOR ANYTHING RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. IF APPLICABLE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW AN EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, ON THE DURATION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, OR ON THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION(S) OR EXCLUSION(S) WILL ONLY APPLY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THIS CONTRACTUAL WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH WILL VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION. Conext TL_cwtc_rscog_row_eng_v2.1_ Page 4 of 4

58 Grid-tie, off-grid solar and backup power solutions For residential and commercial installations

59 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Smarter investment in photovoltaic solutions for all grid-tie, off-grid solar and backup installations When it comes to grid-tie and off-grid and backup residential and commercial installations, Schneider Electric has both the experience and the proven technology to help make your investment a success. Schneider Electric solutions for residential and commercial installations are specially designed by keeping your needs in mind. Our balance-of-system solutions include everything you need to efficiently distribute and manage locally generated solar energy, from the DC output to the AC grid connection. Partnering with Schneider Electric gives you a higher return on investment and peace of mind Broad portfolio for your grid-tie and off-grid installations Best in class products Global support presence in countries Superior technical service Schneider Electric is ranked among Top 3 Most Competitive Inverter Companies in the world according to GTM Research 2

60 Why choose Schneider Electric's solar products and solutions? True bankability Higher return on investment Designed for reliability Flexible Easy to service Easy to install 3

61 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Solutions to cover all customer needs Grid-tie residential and commercial building solutions 1. Residential buildings 2. Commercial buildings and carports 3. Decentralised PV plants 4

62 Off-grid solar and backup power solutions 4. Residential off-grid solar 5. Residential backup power 6. Residential grid-interactive solar with battery backup 7. Remote community electrification 8. Commercial off-grid solar 9. Commercial backup power 10. Commercial grid-interactive solar with battery backup 5

63 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Unique portfolio of grid-tie, off-grid solar and backup power products Residential buildings Commercial buildings and carports Decentralised PV plants 1-phase grid-tie inverter Small 3-phase transformerless grid-tie inverters Conext RL (3, 4, 5 kw) Conext TL (8, 10 kw) Conext TL (15, 20 kw) Monitoring Accessories PV emergency box DC box Conext Monitor 20 AC box AC distribution box Circuit protectors and switches 6

64 Residential off-grid solar and backup power Commercial off-grid solar and backup power Remote community electrification Inverters/chargers and charge controllers Conext SW (2.5, 4 kw) Conext XW (4, 4.5, 6 kw) MPPT MPPT C12 / C60 Accessories Universal DC Breaker Panel AC Breaker Panel (120 / 240 V) AC Breaker Panel (230 V) Monitoring Conext ComBox System Control Panel (SCP) Automatic Generator Start (AGS) XW Power Distribution Panel (PDP) 7

65 Grenoble, France Commercial rooftop 50 kwp

66 Designing your grid-tie residential and commercial solar solutions Schneider Electric solutions for grid-tie residential and commercial building applications include everything you need from the DC output to the grid connection. Residential solar solution using Conext RL PV emergency control Emergency stop PV modules PV emergency box DC box Conext RL AC box AC distribution box Grid Commercial buildings and decentralised PV plants solutions using Conext TL Using Conext TL inverters in a decentralised PV architecture, the PV array is broken up into smaller sub-arrays, each with its own small power string inverters. Monitoring Grid LV/MV switchgear PV emergency control Emergency stop PV modules PV emergency box DC box Conext TL AC box AC LV/MV distribution transformer box 9

67 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Conext RL single-phase grid-tie inverter Flexible and efficient residential solar solution The Schneider Electric Conext RL inverters are specially designed to maximize yields for a wide range of rooftops of detached houses and multiple dwellings. The rich MPPT features, high energy efficiency, partial shading algorithm and a wide temperature and voltage operating range enables you to maximize your ROI. Backed by Schneider Electric s global service infrastructure and expertise in energy management, the Conext RL series are the inverters you can trust for quality and reliability. Why choose Conext RL? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 177 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment Best in class conversion efficiency: 97.5% peak efficiency Broad operating range to harvest more energy (early mornings and late afternoons) Higher ROI with dual MPPT Shade tolerant MPPT algorithm designed to minimize the effect of partial shading on the energy output Designed for reliability Robust design through rigorous Multiple Environmental Over Stress Testing (MEOST) and Temperature Humidity Bias (THB) IP65 compliant rugged, completely sealed unit to stand the harshest environmental conditions Available in 3, 4 and 5 kw Flexible Dual MPPTs with wide MPPT voltage range ( V*) to support multiple roof orientations Ability to support unbalanced arrays Local as well as remote monitoring options available to track PV plant performance Easy to service No moving parts (e.g. fans) for low maintenance and increased uptime Easily replaceable communication card Integrated DC switch (optional) Easy to install Product applications Flat roofs Multiple pitched roofs Partial shading Odd number of modules Different orientation roofs (East West) 10

68 Device short name RL 3000 E RL 4000 E RL 5000 E* Electrical specifications Input (DC) MPPT voltage range, full power V V V Operating voltage range V V V Starting voltage 100 V 100 V 100 V Max. input voltage, open circuit 550 V 550 V 550 V Number of MPPT Max. input current per MPPT 10 A 12 A 18 A Max. short circuit current per MPPT 13.9 A 16.7 A 25.0 A Nominal input power for max. output 3.2 kw 4.2 kw 5.3 kw Max. DC input power per MPPT 3.2 kw 3.2 kw 3.5 kw DC connection type MC4, 2 pairs (1+1) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) DC switch Integrated (optional) Integrated (optional) Integrated (optional) Output (AC) Nominal output power 3 kva 4 kva 5 kva Nominal output voltage 230 V, single-phase 230 V, single-phase 230 V, single-phase Isolation Transformerless Transformerless Transformerless AC voltage range 184 V V 184 V V 184 V V Max. output current 13.9 A 18.2 A 23.2 A Total harmonic distortion <3 % <3 % <3 % Power factor (adjustable) 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag AC connection type IP67 connector IP67 connector IP67 connector Efficiency Peak 97.5% 97.5% 97.5% European 97.0% 97.0% 97.0% General specifications Power consumption, night time <1 W <1 W <1 W IP degree of protection IP65 (electronics and balance) IP65 (electronics and balance) IP65 (electronics and balance) Climatic category (per IEC ) 4K4H 4K4H 4K4H Cooling Natural convection Natural convection Natural convection Enclosure material Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Product weight 20.0 kg (44.1 lb) 21.0 kg (46.3 lb) 24.0 kg (52.9 lb) Shipping weight 25.0 kg (55.1 lb) 25.0 kg (55.1 lb) 30.0 kg (66.1 lb) Product dimensions (H x W x D) 42.0 x 48.0 x 16.0 cm 42.0 x 48.0 x 16.0 cm 44.5 x 51.0 x 17.7 cm (16.5 x 18.9 x 6.3 in) (16.5 x 18.9 x 6.3 in) (17.5 x 20.1 x 7.0 in) Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 50.5 x 59.5 x 29.5 cm 50.5 x 59.5 x 29.5 cm 56.6 x 61.9 x 33.1 cm (19.9 x 23.4 x 11.6 in) (19.9 x 23.4 x 11.6 in) (22.3 x 24.4 x 13.0 in) Ambient air temperature for operation -20 to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF)** -20 to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF)** -20 to 65ºC (-4ºF to 149ºF)** Operating altitude Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Relative humidity 4-100% condensing 4-100% condensing 4-100% condensing Noise emission (at 1 m distance) <40 dba <40 dba <40 dba Features and options Embedded data logger 365 days Display LCD 2 -line 16 digits, 2 Buttons Multifunction relay Yes Regulatory approvals Environmental RoHS, REACH EMC CE marked for the EMC directive EC Emissions: EN (residential) Immunity: EN (industrial) Available product variants Standard PVSNVC3000 (RL 3000 E) PVSNVC4000 (RL 4000 E) PVSNVC5000 (RL 5000 E) With integrated DC switch PVSNVC3000S (RL 3000 E-S) PVSNVC4000S (RL 4000 E-S) PVSNVC5000S (RL 5000 E-S) Monitoring accessories Local monitoring Ethernet card (PVSCMC1105) Remote monitoring Conext Monitor 20 (PVSCMC1120) Specifications are subject to change without notice. *4.6 kw for Germany. **-20 C cold start remperature. 11

69 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Conext TL three-phase grid-tie inverters Ideal solution for commercial buildings, carports and decentralised power plants The new Conext TL 8, 10, 15 kw and TL 20 kw grid-tie solar inverters are suited for outdoor use and are the ideal solution for commercial buildings, carports and decentralised PV plants up to the MW range. The inverters provide dual MPP (Maximum Power Point) trackers with a wide voltage range, peak efficiency of greater than 98% for fast ROI. The embedded Modbus communication card allows connectivity with a large range of Schneider Electric products, as well as the option to easily add third party monitoring solutions. Backed by Schneider Electric s global service infrastructure and its expertise in energy management, the Conext TL series are the inverters you can trust for quality and reliability. Why choose Conext TL? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 177 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment High conversion efficiency: >98% peak efficiency Broad operating range to harvest more energy (early mornings and late afternoons) Higher ROI with dual MPPT Great value for money: DC switch, AC connectors and RS485 ports are included Designed for reliability Robust design through rigorous Multiple Environmental Over Stress Testing (MEOST) and Temperature Humidity Bias (THB) IP65 compliant rugged, completely sealed unit to stand the harshest environmental conditions Design and qualified for applications in tropical environments through conformal coating and salt fog testing Flexible Wide MPPT voltage range ( V) Modular system designs using a combination of models Easy to connect to third party monitoring solutions Easy to service Easily replaceable fan block and communications card Integrated DC switch Ability to remotely disable Easy to install Easy and fast mounting with included bracket Pluggable AC and DC Connectors (MC4) Available in 15 and 20 kw Available in 8 and 10 kw Product applications Commercial buildings Decentralised PV plants Carports 12

70 Device short name TL 8000 E TL10000 E TL E TL E Electrical specifications Input (DC) MPPT voltage range, full power V V V V Operating voltage range V V V V Starting voltage 200 V 200 V 200 V 200 V Max. input voltage, open circuit 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V 1000 V Number of MPPT Max. input current per MPPT 17 A 17 A 23 A 30 A Max. short circuit current per MPPT 24 A 24 A 30 A 30 A Nominal input power for max. output 8.3 kw 10.4 kw 17.0 kw 22.0 kw Max. DC input power per MPPT 5.5 kw 7.0 kw 8.5 kw 11.0 kw DC connection type MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) MC4, 4 pairs (2+2) DC switch Integrated Integrated Integrated Integrated Output (AC) Nominal output power 8 kva 10 kva 15 kva 20 kva Isolation Transformerless Transformerless Transformerless Transformerless AC voltage range V V V V Max. output current 12.8 A 16.0 A 24.0 A 32.0 A Total harmonic distortion < 3 % < 3 % < 3 % < 3 % Power factor (adjustable) 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag 0.8 lead to 0.8 lag AC connection type IP67 connector IP67 connector IP67 connector IP67 connector Efficiency Peak 98.2 % 98.3 % 98.0% 98.0 % European 97.4 % 97.7 % 97.3 % 97.5 % General specifications Power consumption, night time < 2 W < 2 W < 2 W < 2 W IP degree of protection IP65 (electronics), IP65 (electronics), IP65 (electronics), IP65 (electronics), IP55 (balance) IP55 (balance) IP55 (balance) IP55 (balance) Cooling Fan cooled Fan cooled Fan cooled Fan cooled Enclosure material Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Product weight 41.0 kg (90.2 lb) 41.0 kg (90.2 lb) 67.2 kg (148.2 lb) 67.2 kg (148.2 lb) Shipping weight 48.5 kg (106.9 lb) 48.5 kg (106.9 lb) kg (269.0 lb) kg (269.0 lb) Product dimensions (H x W x D) 62.5 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm 62.5 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm 96.0 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm 96.0 x 61.2 x 27.8 cm (24.6 x 24.0 x 10.9 in) (24.6 x 24.0 x 10.9 in) (37.8 x 24.1 x 10.9 in) (37.8 x 24.1 x 10.9 in) Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 75.0 x 74.0 x 40.0 cm 75.0 x 74.0 x 40.0 cm x 79.0 x 48.0 cm x 79.0 x 48.0 cm (29.5 x 29.1 x 15.8 in) (29.5 x 29.1 x 15.8 in) (45.3 x 31.1 x 18.9 in) (45.3 x 31.1 x 18.9 in) Ambient air temperature for operation -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF) -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF)** -20 to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF)** Operating altitude Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Up to 2000 m Relative humidity % (condensing) % (condensing) % (condensing) % (condensing) Noise emission (at 1 m distance) < 50 dba < 50 dba < 55 dba < 55 dba Features and options Embedded data logger 365 days Display 5 Graphic LCD (320 x 240 pixels), 4 buttons Communication interface Modbus (RS485) Multifunction relay Yes Regulatory approval Environmental RoHS, REACH EMC CE marked for the EMC directive EC Emissions: EN (residential) Immunity: EN (industrial) Available product variants Standard PVSNVC8000 PVSNVC10000 PVSNVC15000 PVSNVC20000 Specifications are subject to change without notice. *More available upon request. **-15ºC cold start temperature. Vpv 500V. ***Only for TL E and TL E. 13

71 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Conext Monitor 20 communication device Compact and easy to use remote monitoring solution for residential PV installations Conext Monitor 20 is a compact monitoring and control unit. This data logger allows simple configuration and operation. Connecting the data logger to the internet via ethernet allows the operating data to be visualized and monitored regardless of location using the web portal. The key data displayed in the web portal includes current and historical energy generation, environmental impact and system set-up data. With four digital inputs and a power control function, it also meets the grid feed-in management requirements by allowing the connection of a ripple control receiver to the inverter through the datalogger. Conext Monitor 20 is suitable for Conext RL and Conext TL series of inverters for PV systems up to 20 kw (not more than three inverters). Why choose Conext Monitor 20? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 177 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment Energy generation charts and regional benchmarking to proactively address PV plant performance issues, if any reduction e.g. in Germany Designed for reliability Undergone extensive safety, quality and reliability testing Flexible Compatible with Conext RL and TL series of inverters Easy to service Provision to backup and to load data logger configuration Easy to install Compact unit that is very easy to mount Product applications Conext Monitor 20 monitoring system Residential Small commercial 14

72 Device short name Conext Monitor 20 Electrical specifications Communication interfaces Inverter (Modbus-RS 485) Ethernet USB-device Connector: 1x RJ12, 2-wire serial, termination: 120 Ohms Inverter connect cable (length: 2m) and RJ45 - RJ45 adapter for extension provided Products supported: Conext RL, Conext TL (max. plant size 20 kw, max. number of inverters: 3) Connector: 1 x RJ45, 10 Mbps (HTTP(s), DHCP, REST) Ethernet conect cable provided (length: 1.8 m) Connector: USB-MicroB, full speed 12 Mbps, protocols: CDC, RS232 emulation USB connect cable provided (length: 1m) Other interfaces Ripple control receiver Connector: 1x RJ45, 4x digital inputs (EN ) Power supply options AC frequency of power adapter 47 to 63 Hz AC voltage of power adapter 100 to 240 VAC Power consumption 1.7 W typical Memory Internal flash 5 days data General specifications Product weight 0.2 kg (0.4 lb) Shipping weight 0.7 kg (1.5 lb) Product dimensions (H x W x D) 10.7 x 15.2 x 3.7 cm (4.2 x 6.0 x 1.5 in) Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 16.0 x 33.2 x 12.2 cm (6.3 x 13.1 x 4.8 in) Status display 8x LEDs Push buttons 3x (menu, action and reset) Temperature Operating: 0 to 40 C; storage: -20 to 650 C Humidity Rel. 20 to 90% (non-condensing) Part number PVSCMC1120 Features and options Warranty 2 years Portal compatibility with browsers IE8 and above, Firefox and above, Google Chrome m and above, Apple Safari and above Regulatory approvals Marking CE, RCM Safety EN EMC inmmunity EN , EN , EN :2007, EN EMC emission EN55022 class B Disposal WEEE Works with Conext TL TL 8000 E product no. PVSNVC8000, TL 1000 E product no. PVSNVC10000, TL E product no. PVSNVC15000, TL E product no. PVSNVC20000 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 15

73 Refuge du Goûter, France Off-grid solar 12 kwp

74 Designing your off-grid solar and backup power solutions Schneider Electric solutions for the off-grid solar and battery back market allow you to install your system for multiple configurations to suit your project requirements. Residential backup power solutions using Conext SW or Conext XW Battery Grid Generator Conext SW / Conext XW Residential load Residential off-grid solutions using Conext SW or Conext XW PV modules Battery Solar charge controller Generator Conext SW / Conext XW Residential load Ontario, Canada Off-grid solar 10 kwp 17

75 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Designing your solar solution Residential grid-interactive solar with backup solutions using Conext XW PV modules Battery Solar charge controller Grid Generator Conext XW Residential load Commercial backup power solutions using Conext XW Battery Grid Generator Conext XW Commercial load California, USA Off-grid solar 4.5 kwp 18

76 Commercial grid-interactive solar with battery backup solutions using Conext XW PV modules Battery Solar charge controller Grid Generator Conext XW Commercial load Commercial off-grid solar solutions using Conext XW PV modules Battery Solar charge controller Generator Conext XW Commercial load Community electrification using Conext SW or Conext XW PV modules Battery Solar charge controller Generator Conext SW / Conext XW Community loads 19

77 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Conext SW inverter/charger New value in off-grid solar and backup power Conext SW delivers new value and a new price point to the marketplace in Conext SW is a pure sine wave, North American units feature split-phase input and output without the need for an external transformer. Available DC and AC switchgear panels, display control panel, remote monitoring and automated generator control modules present even more value. Stacking Conext SW units will double the power and available solar charge controllers allow for the integration of solar capacity as required. Why choose Conext SW? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 177 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment Cost effective residential and community system Harness the continuously declining production cost of solar power Designed for reliability Robust design through rigorous reliability testing (HALT) Flexible All models support both 50 Hz and 60 Hz output Support stackable power up to 8 kw Easy to service Remote monitoring and configuration Global support Easy to install Configures quickly into compact wall mounted system Companion breaker panels integrate inverter with battery bank and solar charge controllers Product applications Residential backup power Off-grid solar Community electrification 20

78 Device short name SW SW SW SW Electrical specifications - inverter Output power (continuous) at 25 C 2500 W 3400 W 2500 W 3500 W Output power (30 min) at 25 C 2700 W 4000 W 2800 W 4000 W Output power (5 sec) at 25 C 4000 W 7000 W 5000 W 7000 W Peak current 24.3 A 41 A 24.3 A 42 A Output wave form True sine wave True sine wave True sine wave True sine wave Optimal efficiency 91.5% 92% 91.5% 92% Idle consumption search mode <8 W <8 W <8 W <8 W Input DC voltage range Vdc Vdc Vdc Vdc Electrical specifications - charger Output current 65 A 90 A 65 A 90 A Nominal output voltage 24 Vdc 24 Vdc 24 Vdc 24 Vdc Output voltage range Vdc Vdc Vdc Vdc Charge control 3 stage 3 stage 3 stage 3 stage Charge temperature compensation Yes - BTS included Yes - BTS included Yes - BTS included Yes - BTS included Optimal efficiency 90% 90% 90% 90% AC input power factor > 0.98 > 0.98 > 0.98 > 0.98 Input current 9 A 13 A 10.6 A 14.0 A Input AC voltage range line to neutral Vac single phase Vac single phase Vac Vac Vac split phase Vac split phase Dead battery charge Yes Yes Yes Yes General specifications Compatible battery types FLA, Gel, AGM, Custom FLA, Gel, AGM, Custom FLA, Gel, AGM, Custom FLA, Gel, AGM, Custom Transfer relay rating 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A Transfer time <1 cycle (16.7 ms) <1 cycle (16.7 ms) <1 cycle (20 ms) <1 cycle (20 ms) (AC to inverter and inverter to AC) Optimal operating temperature range -20 C to 60 C -20 C to 60 C -20 C to 60 C -20 C to 60 C (-4 F to 140 F) (-4 F to 140 F) (-4 F to 140 F) (-4 F to 140 F) Storage ambient temperature range -40 C to 85 C -40 C to 85 C -40 C to 85 C -40 C to 85 C (-40 F to 185 F) (-40 F to 185 F) (-40 F to 185 F) (-40 F to 185 F) Product weight 23.0 kg (50.6 lb) 30.5 kg (67.1 lb) 23.0 kg (50.6 lb) 30.5 kg (67.1 lb) Shipping weight 27.2 kg (60.0 lb) 35.0 kg (77.0 lb) 27.2 kg (60.0 lb) 35.0 kg (77.0 lb) Product dimensions (H x W x D) 41.8 x 34.1 x 19.7 cm 41.8 x 34.1 x 19.7 cm 38.7 x 34.3 x 19.7 cm 38.7 x 34.3 x 19.7 cm (16.5 x 13.4 x 7.6 in) (16.5 x 13.4 x 7.6 in) (15.2 x 13.5 x 7.6 in) (15.2 x 13.5 x 7.6 in) Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 56.0 x 44.0 x 32.0 cm 56.0 x 44.0 x 32.0 cm 56.0 x 44.0 x 32.0 cm 56.0 x 44.0 x 32.0 cm (22.0 x 17.3 x 12.6 in) (22.0 x 17.3 x 12.6 in) (22.0 x 17.3 x 12.6 in) (22.0 x 17.3 x 12.6 in) System network and remote monitoring Available Available Available Available Warranty (Depending on the 2 or 5 years 2 or 5 years 2 or 5 years 2 or 5 years country of installation) Part number Regulatory approvals Safety c(csa) us mark c(csa) us mark CE mark CE mark CSA C22.2 No CSA C22.2 No RCM mark RCM mark Optional accessories Universal DC breaker panel AC breaker panel (230 V) System Control Panel (SCP) Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Conext ComBox MPPT solar charge controller Specifications are subject to change without notice. 21

79 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Conext XW inverter/charger (230 V / 50 Hz) One solution for global power grid-tie functionality and dual AC power inputs. Available solar charge controllers, monitoring, and automated generator control modules enable further adaptability. From single Conext XW unit to multiple clusters of units, up to 36 kw each, the Conext XW is a scalable system that allows for the integration of solar capacity as required. Adaptable and scalable, the Schneider Electric Conext XW system is the one solution for global grid-interactive and off-grid, residential and commercial, solar and backup power applications. Why choose Conext XW (230 V / 50 Hz)? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 177 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment Hybrid integration of generator reduces diesel fuel costs Designed for reliability applications and environments Flexible Easy to service Easy to install Product applications Residential, backup power and grid-tie Off-grid solar Community electrification Small commercial, backup power and grid-tie 22

80 Device short name XW XW XW Electrical specifications Continuous power 4.0 kva 4.5 kva 6.0 kva Surge rating 8.0 kva (20 sec) 9.0 kva (15 sec) 12.0 kva (15 sec) Output current 17.4 A 19.6 A 26.1 A Peak output current (rms) 35 A 40 A 53 A Input current at rated power 178 A 96 A 131 A Type of signal True sine wave True sine wave True sine wave Automatic transfer relay 56 A 56 A 56 A Typical transfer time 8 ms 8 ms 8 ms DC input voltage (nominal) 25.2 V 50.4 V 50.4 V Input voltage limits 20 to 32 V 40 to 64 V 40 to 64 V Charging current 150 A 85 A 100 A Power factor corrected charging Auxiliary relay output 0 to 12 V, maximum 250 ma DC 0 to 12 V, maximum 250 ma DC 0 to 12 V, maximum 250 ma DC Power consumption (search mode) < 7 W < 7 W < 7 W Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 5% at rated power < 5% at rated power < 5% at rated power AC connections AC1 (Grid), AC2 (Generator) AC1 (Grid), AC2 (Generator) AC1 (Grid), AC2 (Generator) AC input breaker 60 A single-pole 60 A single-pole 60 A single-pole Efficiency Peak 94.0% 95.6% 95.4% General specifications IP degree of protection IP20 (sensitive electric components sealed inside enclosure) Product weight 52.5 kg (116.0 lb) 53.5 kg (118.0 lb) 55.2 kg (121.7 lb) Shipping weight 74.0 kg (163.0 lb) 75.0 kg (165.0 lb) 76.7 kg (169.0 lb) Product dimensions (H x W x D) 58 x 41 x 23 cm (23 x 16 x 9 in) 58 x 41 x 23 cm (23 x 16 x 9 in) 58 x 41 x 23 cm (23 x 16 x 9 in) Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 71.1 x 57.2 x 39.4 cm 71.1 x 57.2 x 39.4 cm 71.1 x 57.2 x 39.4 cm (28.0 x 22.5 x 15.5 in) (28.0 x 22.5 x 15.5 in) (28.0 x 22.5 x 15.5 in) Device mounting Wall mount (backplate included) Wall mount (backplate included) Wall mount (backplate included) Ambient air temperature for operation -25 C to 70 C (-13 F to 158 F) (power derated above 45 C (113 F) System network and remote monitoring Available Available Available Warranty (Depending on the country of installation) 2 or 5 years 2 or 5 years 2 or 5 years Part number Features and options Three-character display indicates output power or charge current Supported battery types Flooded (default), Gel, AGM, custom Flooded (default), Gel, AGM, custom Flooded (default), Gel, AGM, custom Battery bank size 100 to 2000 Ah (scaled to PV array size) Battery temperature sensor Included Included Non volatile memory Yes Yes Multiple unit configurations Single-phase: up to four parallel units. Three-phase: two units per phase Regulatory approval CE marked according to the following EU directives and standards: EMC directive EN , EN , EN , EN Low voltage directive EN50178 Accessories XW Product Distribution Panel (PDP) Product no XW Conection Kit (CK) Product no System Control Panel (SCP) Product no Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Product no MPPT solar charge controller Product no MPPT solar charge controller Product no XW Configuration Tool (CT) Product no Conext ComBox Product no Specifications are subject to change without notice. 23

81 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Conext XW inverter/charger (120 / 240 V / 60 Hz) One solution for global power global grid-tie functionality and dual AC power inputs. Available solar charge controllers, monitoring, and automated generator control modules enable further adaptability. From single Conext XW unit to multiple clusters of units, up to 36 kw each, the Conext XW is a scalable system that allows for the integration of solar capacity as required. Adaptable and scalable, the Schneider Electric Conext XW system is the one solution for global grid-interactive and off-grid, residential and commercial, solar and backup power applications. Why choose Conext XW (120 V / 240 v / 60 Hz)? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 177 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment Designed for reliability applications and environments Flexible Products shown: XW Power Distribution Panel and XW Conduit Box Easy to service Easy to install charge controllers Product applications Residential, backup power and grid-tie Off-grid solar Community electrification Small commercial, backup power and grid-tie 24

82 Device short name XW XW XW Electrical specifications Continuous power 4.0 kva 4.5 kva 6.0 kva Surge rating 8.0 kva (20 sec) 9.0 kva (15 sec) 12.0 kva (15 sec) Peak output current (rms) L-N: 70 A (20 sec), L-L: 35 A (20 sec) L-N: 75 A (20 sec), L-L: 40 A (20 sec) L-N: 105 A (15 sec), L-L: 52.5 A (15 sec) Input current at rated power 178 A 96 A 130 A Type of signal True sine wave True sine wave True sine wave Automatic transfer relay 60 A 60 A 60 A Typical transfer time 8 ms 8 ms 8 ms DC input voltage (nominal) 25.2 V 50.4 V 50.4 V Input voltage limits 20 to 32 V 40 to 64 V 40 to 64 V Charging current 150 A 85 A 100 A Power factor corrected charging Auxiliary relay output 0 to 12 V, maximum 250 ma DC 0 to 12 V, maximum 250 ma DC 0 to 12 V, maximum 250 ma DC Idle consumption (search mode) < 8 W < 8 W < 8 W Total harmonic distortion (THD) at rated power < 5% < 5% < 5% AC connections AC1 (Grid), AC2 (Generator) AC1 (Grid), AC2 (Generator) AC1 (Grid), AC2 (Generator) AC input breaker 60 A two-pole 60 A two-pole 60 A two-pole Utility interactive Yes Yes Yes CEC power rating 4.0 kw 4.5 kw kw Efficiency Peak 94.0% 95.6% 95.4% CEC weighted 91.0% 93.0% 92.5% General specifications NEMA degree of protection NEMA1R (indoor rating) (sensitive electronic components sealed inside enclosure) Product weight 52.5 kg (116.0 lb) 53.5 kg (118.0 lb) 55.2 kg (121.7 lb) Shipping weight 74.0 kg (163.0 lb) 75.0 kg (165.0 lb) 76.7 kg (169.0 lb) Product dimensions (H x W x D) 58 x 41 x 23 cm (23.0 x 16.0 x 9.0 in) 58 x 41 x 23 cm (23.0 x 16.0 x 9.0 in) 58 x 41 x 23 cm (23.0 x 16.0 x 9.0 in) Shipping dimensions (H x W x D) 71.1 x 56.5 x 26.7 cm (28.0 x 22.3 x 10.5 in) 71.1 x 56.5 x 26.7 cm (28.0 x 22.3 x 10.5 in) 71.1 x 56.5 x 26.7 cm (28.0 x 22.3 x 10.5 in) Ambient air temperature for operation -25 to 70 C (-13 to 158 F) (power derated above 45 C (113 F) System network and remote monitoring Available Available Available Warranty (Depending on the country of installation) 2 or 5 years 2 or 5 years 2 or 5 years Part number Features and options Supported battery types Flooded (default), Gel, AGM, custom Battery bank size 100 to 2000 Ah (scaled to PV array size) Battery temperature sensor Included Regulatory approvals Safety UL1741, CSA EMC FCC and Industry Canada Class B Interconnect IEEE 1547 and CSA Accessories XW Product Distribution Panel (PDP) Product no XW Conection Kit (CK) Product no System Control Panel (SCP) Product no Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Product no MPPT solar charge controller Product no MPPT solar charge controller Product no XW Configuration Tool (CT) Product no Conext ComBox Product no Specifications are subject to change without notice. 25

83 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Conext ComBox communication device New remote monitoring from Schneider Electric Operators of Conext solar systems can now remotely monitor yield performance using devices of their choice, such as personal computers, tablet devices, or building management systems. Data logs and event logs for each device, as well as graphical displays of historical and solar system harvest, and plant yield are easily reviewed using a web browser or Android tablet device. Installers can change the settings of Conext devices during commissioning and packages and building management systems. Integrated Micro-SD card provides for additional data storage. Conext ComBox is compatible with Xanbus protocol devices. Why choose Conext ComBox? True bankability Warranty from a trusted partner with over 177 years of experience World leader in industrial power drives, UPS and electrical distribution Strong service infrastructure worldwide to support your global needs Higher return on investment Monitor solar system harvest and yield Designed for reliability (MEOST) and Temperature Humidity Bias (THB) Flexible Configure up to twenty Xanbus protocol devices Works with Conext XW, SW, TX, GT-AUS, MPPT , MPPT , AGS, SCP Access Conext devices over Modbus protocol Easy to service Remotely upgrade ComBox and Conext device firmware Settings are maintained during power or network interruptions Easy to install Configure devices using web page interface or Android tablet Surface or DIN-Rail mounting Multiple power supply options Product applications Conext ComBox monitoring system Residential, backup power and grid-tie Small commercial, backup power and grid-tie Off-grid solar Community electrification 26

84 Device short name Conext ComBox Electrical specifications Communication interfaces Xanbus Connector: 2 x RJ45 RS485 Modbus (1 x Connector: Screw 5-terminal, 16-24AWG, 2-wire serial, bps) Data Interfaces USB 2.0-Host Connector: USB-A, Protocols: MSD (firmware upgrades and device locator) USB 2.0-Device Connector: USB-mini B, Protocols: CDC, MSD (data extraction) Power supply options RS Vdc (safety extra low-voltage only) Memory Internal 96 MB flash External Micro-SD Card (2GB or more, class 2 or better recommended) General specifications Weight 0.25 kg (0.55 lb) Dimensions (H x W x D) 11.4 x 16.9 x 5.4 cm (4.5 x 6.7 x 2.1 in) Status display 5 x LEDs Part number Features Programmable dry contact relay Screw 3-terminal, AWG, NC-Com-NO, Form: Class 2, 24 Vdc 4 A max Graphical user interface Internet Browser, Android tablet app Remote firmware upgrades Yes (ComBox and connected Xanbus devices) Custom datalogger Yes (requires Micro-SD card) Warranty 5 years Number of Xanbus devices Up to 20 (depending on device type) Regulatory approvals Marking CE, RCM EMC emission EN , FCC Part 15 Class B, Ind. Canada ICES-003 Class B Works with XW 6048 product no XW 6048 product no (120 V) SW 4024 product no (230 V) SW 4024 product no Conext TX inverter (N. America) TX 2800 product no TX 3300 product no TX 3800 product no TX 5000 product no MPPT solar charge controller Product no MPPT solar charge controller Product no System Control Panel (SCP) Product no Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Product no GT-AUS inverter GT 2.8 product no GT 5.0 product no Specifications are subject to change without notice. 27

85 Grid-tie and off-grid backup PV solutions Selected customer references Global support that makes any size installation a success story Grenoble, France Commercial rooftop 70 kwp Ontario, Canada Off-grid solar 10 kwp California, USA Off-grid solar 4.5 kwp Gipuzkoa, Spain Off-grid solar 1.5 kwp 28 Madrid, Spain Off-grid solar 18 kwp Refuge du Goûter, France Off-grid solar 12 kwp

86 Aquila, Italy Commercial rooftop 65 kwp Aquila, Italy Commercial rooftop 200 kwp Uta, Italy Commercial rooftop 355 kwp Ostwind, Germany Commercial rooftop 360 kwp Monthey, Switzerland Commercial rooftop 95 kwp Lamig, Greece Decentralised power plant 500 kwp Marovato,Madagascar Commercial rooftop 1.5 kwp Lunamatrona, Italy Commercial rooftop 145 kwp Dorna, Romania Off-grid solar 360 kwp Grenoble, France Commercial rooftop 50 kwp 29