Installation Note: IN0063 - Rev 01



SelectConnect wireless communication for SCERT Fimer UNO inverters 


Contents: 
1.  Applicability
2.  Overview
3.  Wireless link restrictions
4.  Installation
5.  Configuration settings for SP PRO / Fimer managed AC coupled inverters
6.  Product Kit Contents

Introduction

This document outlines the steps required to install a wireless Managed AC coupled system with a Fimer Selectronic Certified grid inverter.

1.   Applicability
  • Suitable for all Selectronic Certified Fimer UNO inverters.
  • Suitable for Selectronic SP PRO Series 2i / Series II with Advanced Comms card, single-phase Powerchain. 
      Summary of the installation steps:
  • Install the SP PRO and Fimer Inverters according to the SP PRO and Fimer installation manuals.
  • Connect the pre-configured Selectronic SelectConnect wireless link adaptor to the SP PRO.


Connect the other Selectronic SelectConnect wireless link adaptor/s to the Fimer inverter/s in the system.


  • Connect power, via the plug packs, to all the SelectConnect wireless adaptors.
  • Provide a hardwire connection between the first Fimer inverter and adjacent Fimer inverters on that phase.
  • Configure the Fimer inverter/s and SP PRO/s according to the relevant document: 

2.  Overview  

The SelectConnect adaptor provides a cable-free solution to allow Fimer AC coupled inverters to be installed remotely from the SP PROs. One to One and One to Many configurations also allow the AC coupled inverters to be further distributed.
The wireless system utilises Modbus communications and the appropriate addresses for each AC coupled inverter must be set. Refer to IN0053

The wireless kits are assigned a configuration to ensure robust communications. Systems where groups of AC coupled inverters are connected to individual phases of a system require different configurations so simultaneous communications do not interfere with each other.

The following describes the possible configurations, which kits should be used and where the individual components go within that system.

Note: The diagrams do not show AC power cabling between SP PROs and AC coupled inverters.

Fig 1 shows a simple system using base kit Product No. 005447 with up to 5 AC coupled inverters that are co-located. The wireless adaptor is fitted to the first AC coupled inverter and the rest are connected by cables.



Fig 1: Single-phase system with up to 5 co-located AC coupled inverters.

Fig 2 shows a system where the AC coupled inverters are in two separate groups. For this system a base kit Product No. 005447 is required along with an Additional Receiver kit Product No. 005454.
The total number of AC coupled inverters must not exceed 5.



Fig 2: Single-phase system with two sets of co-located AC coupled inverters.
Fig 3 shows a system where all AC coupled inverters are dispersed. For this system a base kit 
Product No. 005447 is required along with four Additional Receiver kits Product No. 005454.
The total number of AC coupled inverters must not exceed 5.


                           Fig 3: Single-phase system with five dispersed AC coupled inverters. 

In the systems described above all AC coupled inverters are connected to a single SP PRO and all the kits used are configured alike. The kit parts are identified with L1 for single-phase.

3.  Wireless Link Restrictions

The SelectConnect kits are tested to perform at a distance of 500m with direct line of site between antennas.

The adaptors are not designed to be installed outside. Maximum distance of 500m is achieved with clear line of site between the adaptor at the SP PRO and the receiver adaptor at the SCERT Solar inverter. Buildings, walls, trees etc will restrict distance. If performance with these obstructions is restrictive, use of an external antenna is recommended.

                                           SelectConnect External Antenna with 5m cable - Product No. 005453


4.  Installation

Remove all SelectConnect adaptors from packaging and screw on the supplied antennas.
In the base kit the wireless adaptor (Transmitter) marked as follows will be connected to the SP PRO.


Fig 5: SP PRO inverter Transmitter adaptor label
         Connect an ethernet cable into the wireless adaptor and into the SP PRO ACC as shown below.


Fig 6: Ethernet cable to wireless adaptor connection.





Fig 7: ACC connection in SP PRO


In the base kit and the extension kit the wireless adaptors are marked as follows and will be connected to AC Coupled inverters.


Fig 8: AC Coupled inverter Receiver adaptor label

The wireless adaptors come fitted with a loom to allow a standard ethernet cable with RJ45 ends to be plugged. Connect an ethernet cable into the AC coupled inverter as shown in the images below.

                   
         
                                                  Fig 9: Ethernet cable to AC Coupled inverters

When all the wireless adaptor cables have been connected, plug in power supplies. The green power and the red link LEDs should illuminate. When the SP PRO is configured the Rx and Tx LEDs will flicker to indicate active communications.

5.  Configuration settings for SP PRO / Fimer managed AC coupling

Refer to the installation instructions:
for information on setting up and commissioning the inverters.
This includes setting up the Modbus address on the AC couple devices.

6. Product Kit Contents

Product No. 005447 – Fimer Base Kit 
• 1 x SELECTCONA1TX
• 1 x SELECTCONA1RX
• 2 x RJ45 loom
• 2 x Power supply
• 2 x Antenna

Product No. 005454 – Fimer Additional Receiver
• SELECTCONA1RX
• RJ45 loom
• Power supply
• Antenna

Product No. 005453 – SelectConnect External Antenna 
• Antenna with Bracket
• ANT Adaptor



Additional Information:
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