bp solar Energizer Series Owners Manual
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1. an investment Power security for 20 years Non cyclone and cyclone rated corrugated metal roof only in cyclonic Easily installed to suit tile or corrugated metal roofs Ultra low maintenance Full warranty Designed and engineered by BP Solar one of the largest solar companies in the world The objective of this Owners Manual is to provide the Owner Operator of the Solar Energizer power system the information needed for a long system life with high Owner satisfaction and high safety standards How TO USE THIS OWNERS MANUAL Your system is already up and running generating electricity from the sun however there are a few things that you should do right away 1 Familiarize yourself with the Operating Safety Instructions on page 5 You will want to review these any time you plan to interact with your Solar Energizer system 2 Fill in Important Numbers Installer amp Distributor Name and numbers on the next page while the information is easily accessible If you are not sure of any of these numbers please ask your BP Solar Installer who installed your system to help you fill this page out Filling in the Important Numbers will provide you with a quick reference if at a later date you have questions or maintenance needs Your Owners Manual contains additional information for you to read at your convenience or on an as needed basis The Operating Instructions section includes an explanation of the minimal maintenance that you2. This LED will flash 5 times after 5 seconds will remain off for some 3 seconds and will then flash again Call the telephone number that is given in the basic maintenance guide Interrogate the inverters via the SBC or SDC to confirm the warning or error message Insulation failure There is an insulation failure in the solar power DC wiring connection or at least one of the varistor thermal breaker combinations on the dc side has excessive resistance is defective Indications Description Acton ___ _ __ O GREEN The upper LED green is OFF Determine if it is an earth fault e RED The middle LED red is ON or defective varistor The lower LED yellow is OFF If the problem is an earth fault isolate the fault amp repair or replace O YELLOW Copyright 2003 BP Solar Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 7 2 7 3 MAINTENANCE The Solar Energizer power system is characterized as ultra low maintenance partly due to having no moving parts The regular maintenance is essentially inspection for damage with some simple cleaning activity If after following the suggestions below your system still does not appear to be working or if you have any guestions please call your BP Solar Installer the person who installed your system You should have their number listed on page 4 of this manual Important Numbers If for any reason you are having trouble getting answers or service from your inst
3. been there This means that the energy you generate is given the same value as the energy provided by the utility as long as the amount of energy you generate over a billing period is less than or equal to the amount you use during that period If on average a 1kWp system can generate about 3 5 kWh day with lower production in the winter months and higher production in the summer months and for the average family in an energy efficient house of 4 consuming 213 kWh of energy per month the system can be expected to provide about 50 of the energy needs or about 106 kWh month The money that your Solar Energizer power system saves you each month depends on the amount of electricity the system generates and the cost of electricity in your area Your BP Solar Installer can provide you with further details about your local rules for net metering Copyright 2003 BP Solar 7 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 6 3 The solar power system generates electricity in proportion to the amount of sunlight on the solar array generating no electricity at night The peak generation of power is on a clear day when the sun is at a normal angle to the solar array Clouds seasonal variation of solar angle array soiling and any incidental shading decrease that performance Your BP Solar Installer can provide you with a more detailed projection of annual energy production considering your location rooftop orientation and amount of solar shadi
4. performance as described earlier a function of season cloud cover array soiling and shading If under performance is suspected and is not improved by washing the solar array or removing debris the Homeowner should contact the BP Solar Installer A WARNING BP Solar expressly recommends that Homeowners MOT explore the wiring systems or components beyond the level they are accustomed to as they encounter in the usual residential power systems and appliances Copyright 2003 BP Solar 13 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 8 SERVICE NFORMATION FOR QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS WARNING This section is intended to provide a troubleshooting guide for qualified personnel experienced in power conversion systems power electronics and DC power circuits Use appropriate electrical safety procedures when performing test which expose live electrical parts Remember whenever a solar moqule is exposed to light it is generating electricity Always record all steps and results in the trouble shooting process When ihe solar power system seems to be not operating properly follow these steps e Refer to the Inverter Installation and Operation Manual o Check the Inverter display for trouble codes o Perform actions indicated by the troubleshooting guidelines e If the Inverter troubleshooting process indicates a problem at the solar array o Verify that there is sufficient sunlight for the system to be operating Night time
5. ED ON O LED OFF LED flashing LED colour and operational meaning GREEN Diode Operating Indicator RED Diode Ground Failure Indicator YELLOW Diode Fault Indicator Refer to the inverter manual for further detailed information 7 1 1 Normal operation Night operation The inverter is automatically disconnected during the night or when the DC voltage is less than 50V O GREEN All LEDs are OFF Wait until the Action ii is O RED stronger before continuing O YELLOW Transition state In this state the solar power is sufficient to provide power to the inverters internal circuits but it is not sufficient to supply the mains This is likely to occur at dusk amp dawn sunrise amp sunset e GREEN All the LEDs are ON Wait until the Action ii is e RED stronger before continuing e YELLOW Following on from the above state the inverter LED s will change to indicate that it is either waiting for the solar power to be sufficient to supply mains when communication with the inverter is possible or the inverter has been manually stopped GREEN The upper LED green is flashing Wait until the sunlight is O RED The middle LED red is OFF stronger before continuing or O YELLOW The lower LED yellow is OFF return inverter to operation Copyright 2003 BP Solar 9 Rev 1 B4 bp solar Daytime operation Inverter is supplying the mains e GREEN The upper LED green is ON O RED The middle LED red is OFF O YELLOW Th
6. aller please call the BP Solar distributor nearest you SOLAR ARRAY Periodically inspect for broken module glass shading and excessive soiling A WARNING Do not attempt to clean or otherwise come in contact with the surface of a solar module with a broken glass face this could result in a dangerous shock The system will loose about 4 8 production from dirty modules if cleaning is not accomplished depending on local conditions Flushing down with a water hose should remove accumulated dust and dirt Cleaning with a sponge and soapy water may become necessary if bird guano build up occurs Incidental shading of the solar array by vegetation or other objects is to be avoided Copyright 2003 BP Solar 11 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 7 4 SYSTEM GENERAL NSPECTION A semi annual inspection of fasteners mounting hardware and incidental corrosion is suggested This should not require any exposure to live electrical equipment In general the wiring system the Inverter and the Metering device should not need any maintenance or further inspection unless system production or power drops from expected values and cannot be brought back up with module cleaning Also important in the inspection is to detect and mitigate incidental shading due to vegetative or other growth The picture below shows the seasonally variable daily track of the sun For the Northern Hemisphere the observers perspective is simply rever
7. and very overcast days may prevent solar electricity generation o Verify that no extraneous material has come to reside on the solar array Debris must be removed o Visually check the solar array for broken modules Any broken modules must be replaced WARNING Do not attempt to clean or otherwise come in contact with the surface of a solar module with a broken glass face this could result in a dangerous shock e If the solar array must be further investigated o Open all solar power system related AC breakers o Open all solar power system related DC breakers and fuses WARNING The PV source circuits will be live during daylight hours from the A solar array even when the DC isolator is open A shock hazard exists in this area e Verify integrity of the isolator If found to be open reset or replace with same type as installed o Perform the Start Up procedure Inverter Installation and Operation Manual e Check open circuit voltage at each of the PV source circuits o Open all PV source circuit isolators o Each source circuit should be showing the same voltage characteristics 5 vdc Under variable solar radiation conditions perform the measurements repeatedly and rather quickly to determine consistency Copyright 2003 BP Solar 14 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual A WARNING The PV source circuits will be live during daylight hours from the solar array even when the DC isolator is open A shock hazard ex
8. arranty BP Solar or its authorized Distributor may offer an optional system warranty See at the end of this manual for details if offered Copyright 2003 BP Solar 4 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 5 OP ERATING SAFETY NSTRUCTIONS BP Solar practices and recommends an ethic of high standards regarding Health Safety and Environment Solar Energizer power systems are designed to meet applicable standards and codes in the regions they are marketed It is recommended that experienced and certified contractors be employed to service them All service work must be done in strict accordance with local and national electric codes and any other pertinent safety standards Review and follow all safety instructions and all other instructions supplied with all the materials and components provided with the Solar Energizer power system before any service work begins Avoid service activity in wet or damp conditions Do not attempt to service the power system unless you are fully qualified to do so and have prepared the site properly Safety notes are used throughout this manual and the other related component manuals e WARNING A dangerous voltage or condition exists in this area Use extreme caution when performing these tasks e CAUTION This procedure is critical to the safe installation or operation of the application Follow these instructions closely e NOTE This statement is important Follow instructio
9. e lower LED yellow is OFF 7 1 2 Failure Solar Energizer Series Owners Manual Inverter is OK and outputting If any of the following failures occur note the status of the inverter and contact a licensed elecirical contractor or BP Solar Mains supply failure The inverter is automatically disabled under the following conditions A if there is no mains supply voltage B the mains supply impedance is too high if this test function is activated or C the inverter has been isolated from the mains When the mains supply is re established the inverter is automatically re enabled case then fault finding will need to be carried out If this is not the Indications Description ________________ Aetion ___________ O GREEN O RED YELLOW The upper LED green is OFR The middle LED red is OFF The lower LED yellow is flashing This LED will flash from 2 to 3 times after 5 seconds will remain off for some 3 seconds and will then flash again Inverter failure Wait for the mains supply to be re established and check that the inverter returns to the normal operating condition This will take about 1 minute from mains reconnection Interrogate the inverters via the SBC or SDC to confirm The inverter is suffering from a non specific failure that is preventing normal operation O GREEN The upper LED green is OFF O RED The middle LED red is OFF YELLOW The lower LED yellow is flashing
10. fg A E EE A EEA E AER 11 Z0 olar AWAY yn i E E E MY iad 11 7 4 SysteemGeneralinspecilion e 12 75 System Circuit Breakers s 4kalek amele is ala sess k na a sasuke amaaa 12 746 system POMONMANCE ics disney wai nay a eae 13 8 Service Information for Oualifiedlechnicians 000000 00 14 Ke SA XV e e ss d n E T A ERMEZ E k e L YE KERE hen REWE eee H K 16 Copyright 2003 BP Solar 2 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual NTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing BP Solar and thank you for doing your part for the environment This will save significant CO emissions over its service life We are sure you ll enjoy your new Solar Energizer System which has been designed with your comfort and safety in mind System Energizer Energizer Energizer 500 1000 1500 14 700kg 34 325kg 49 025kg Approximate kilograms of CO savings over operating life of 25 years Approximate reduction in power bill p a Typical energy efficient home 23 54 77 consuming 7kWh day Based on insolation data for Sydney Your kit has been carefully designed and engineered to meet your requirements as follows Designed for Australia conditions Designed to Australian codes e g wind electrical installation Flexibility 500 1000 and 1500 models to suit your roof size or your budget Adds value to your home
11. ists in this area e If the voltage test indicates a problem in the solar array Consult your local Safety Regulations authority and use recommended safety A WARNING Working at elevations above grade requires safe working procedures equipment e On the roof determine the location of the Array Junction Box e Check the connectors for all the PV source circuits o If found to have loose connections tighten them and re check the voltage tests at the Array DC isolator junction box e Locate and replace the low voltage module s e Test open circuit voltage on the leads into the Inverter DC isolator Inverter end Copyright 2003 BP Solar 15 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 9 APPENDIX Add a copy of the solar panels warranty here for your records Add a copy of the inverter manual which includes inverter warraniy here for your records Attach optional System Warranty here if offered Copyright 2003 BP Solar 16 Rev 1
12. ng ENERGY CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT Your Solar Energizer power system represents a significant investment in your energy future and the environment Unlike conventional sources of electricity that are a major cause of problems like smog acid rain and global warming a Solar Energizer power system produces no air or water pollution while it is generating electricity A Solar Energizer 1000 power system will prevent about 25 tons of carbon dioxide global warming emissions over its life That is equivalent to planting an acre of trees or taking a car off the road The actual amount depends on where you live A Solar Energizer power system will provide partial energy independence with some protection from raising costs of electricity While adding additional capacity to a Solar Energizer power system can further decrease your dependence on the utility company a more cost effective means is to first implement energy conservation Modern homes built with energy efficient building techniques materials and appliances have achieved electricity demands as low as 200 300 kWh month without any changes in life style comfort or cost Substantial reductions in electricity demand can be made for existing homes Refrigerators built to post 1993 energy efficiency standards can operate on as little as 500 600 kWh year If your refrigerator is old you should seriously consider investing in a new one Contact your local utility to check on programs fo
13. ns closely Remove all jewellery such as rings bracelets necklaces etc prior to servicing the power system This will reduce the risk of accidental shock hazards Power may be present at any point in some circuits even though one circuit breaker has been opened PV solar module generate electricity when exposed to light they should be covered with an Opaque material prior to servicing them Take appropriate precaution when working at elevated levels Local safety regulations may be very specific in this area Do not substitute materials supplied with the Solar Energizer power system Disclaimer of Liability Because the use of this Manual and the conditions or methods of installation operation use and maintenance of the power system are beyond the control of BP Solar BP Solar does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the installation use or maintenance of the power system Copyright 2003 BP Solar 5 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 6 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Solar Energizer power system described here is designed for automatic unattended operation Maintenance of the system is very low and normal operations require no special activities 6 1 SYSTEM ELEMENTS AND NORMAL OPERATION The major elements included in the solar power system are shown below and include Roof mounted solar array DC wiring system from
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15. r subsidizing the cost of purchasing a new energy efficient refrigerator Replacing high use light bulbs with high frequency compact fluorescent bulbs is another way to conserve The high frequency bulbs come very close to incandescent bulbs in quality of light The compact fluorescent bulbs are significantly more expensive but they use about one third the amount of energy for the same level of lighting resulting in a reduced life cycle cost Compact fluorescent bulbs should be used for lights used at least 3 hours or more per day Replacing a 100 Watt incandescent bulb used 4 hours day with a compact fluorescent of equal intensity is equivalent to adding about 65 watt of solar capacity Replacing high wattage bulbs with lower wattage bulbs is another good way to conserve energy If the room normally feels brighter than needed reduce the wattage of the light bulbs Replacing a single 100 waitt light bulb used about 4 hours day with a 60 watt bulb is equivalent to adding about 40 watts of solar capacity Copyright 2003 BP Solar 8 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 7 OPERATING NSTRUCTIONS The BP Solar power system is designed for automatic unattended operation The technology is simple has no moving parts and requires no user intervention 7 1 INVERTER STATUS GUIDE When inspecting the inverter the front panel should be examined and the LED situation should be noted down and interpreted as follows LED status e L
16. r system should require and a troubleshooting guide for you to follow if you Copyright 2003 BP Solar 3 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual experience any difficulties with your system The System Description section includes information to help you better understand your system and how it operates Finally we have included information for technicians and some reference documenis that you should keep in order to be able to provide these to BP Solar qualified personnel in case any repairs or maintenance is required on your system 3 MPORTANT NUMBERS For your future guick reference we ask that you take a moment and enter the following information If you are not sure please ask your Installer to do this for you Installer Name Installer Phone Distributor Name Distributor Phone Invoice Number BP Solar contact 1800 802 762 Please be certain to retain your original Invoice If you have a question about or problem with your system please call your Installer the person who installed your system If for any reason you are having trouble getting answers or service from your installer please call the Distributor nearest you BP Solar stands behind our distributors and wants to know that you are getting the quality service that you need 4 YOUR WARRANTY Product Warranty BP Solar provides our standard component warranty on solar panels and the inverter enclosed with solar panels and inverter System W
17. ration of the following Australian capital cities Location Estimate average power production from the Energizer 500 Energizer 1000 Energizer 1500 kWh per kWh per kWh per year day year day year day Sydney 588 1 61 1373 3 76 1961 5 37 Melbourne 535 1 46 1247 3 42 1782 4 88 Brisbane 639 1 75 1492 4 09 2131 5 84 Adelaide 647 1 77 1509 4 13 2156 5 91 Perth 667 1 83 1557 4 27 2225 6 10 Darwin 706 1 93 1648 4 52 2354 6 45 Canberra 656 1 80 1531 4 19 2178 5 97 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT Your energy usage may not follow the increases and decreases in output from the Solar Energizer power system and it doesn t have to Your Solar Energizer power system is connected to the utility grid When the Solar Energizer power system is generating more power than you need the excess energy is sold back to the utility When the Solar Energizer power system is not generating enough to meet your energy requirements the utility provides the difference In this way the utility acts like a storage medium accepting excess production and providing for any shortfalls A common practice among utilities is to allow energy generated by small solar systems to spin the revenue meter backward when excess solar generation is sent to the utility This net metering arrangement allows all of the solar generation to fully offset the energy cost that the utility would have charged had the solar system not
18. sed with the same track variation extremes MID SUMMER EGUINOX MID WINT OBSERVER S W HORIZON OBSERVER FACING THE MIDDAY SUN If further problems are detected the homeowner should contact the BP Solar Installer for assistance 7 5 SYSTEM CIRCUIT BREAKERS The Homeowner should consider the Solar Power System AC Circuit Breakers in the same fashion as any other residential circuit breakers They are highly developed safety devices and are safe to operate if in doubt Solar Power System AC Breakers are located in the residential switch meter box and possibly next to the inverter depending on its location Solar power system AC breakers can open automatically due to transients experienced in the utility grid interconnection When a solar power system circuit breaker is found to be off or open simply move the breaker to the on or closed position If a problem does exist the breaker will quickly open again The Homeowner should contact the BP Solar Installer at that time Copyright 2003 BP Solar 12 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 7 6 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE The Solar Energizer system operating is displayed at the Inverter via an LCD screen if installed and at the Meter Display depending on meter These will indicate how much power is being generated by the Solar Energizer power system With time and experience the Homeowner will become familiar with the normal operating
19. the solar array to the inverter location Inverter with any locally necessary additional disconnect equipment AC wiring system from the inverter to the residential power center Optional meters or other monitoring and control devices The solar array converts sunlight into direct current DC electricity The DC wiring system conducts that electricity to the inverter The inverter converts the DC electricity into AC electricity compatible with the power utility The AC wiring system conducts that electricity to the residential switch meter box The Power Utility connection is then at the residential switch meter box Copyright 2003 BP Solar 6 Rev 1 Solar Energizer Series bp solar Owners Manual 6 2 Optional metering and monitoring accessories are available for the Solar Energizer system Some power utility companies may require additional equipment that is compatible with the solar power system The solar power system generates electricity in proportion to the amount of sunlight on the solar array generating no electricity at night The peak generation of power is on a clear day when the sun is at a normal angle to the solar array Clouds seasonal variation of solar angle array soiling off azimuth orientation and any incidental shading decrease that performance The net annual expected electricity generation considering all those factors is understood and calculable The following table is an estimation of annual expected gene
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