SysStabV

User Guide

SOLAR INVERTERS
 Contents

Contents

1. Safety 2
Safety 2

2. Introduction 3
Overview 3
Log File 3
Further Information 3

3. Preparation 4
Checklist 4
System Requirements for the PC 4
Service Items 5
Install the SysStabV Tool 5

4. Settings Update - Single-phase Inverter 6

Connect the Hardware 6
Check Power 6
Run the SysStabV Tool 6
Restore RS-485 Connections 10

5. Settings Update - Three-phase Inverter 11

Connect the Hardware 11
Check Power 11
Run the SysStabV Tool 11
Restore RS-485 Connections 15

6. SysStabV Compliance Label 16

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 1. Safety

1 1. Safety

1.1. Safety
1.1.1. Read the Installation Manual
Read the installation manual safety instructions before installing, operating or maintaining the
inverter.

All persons installing and servicing inverters must be:

• Trained and experienced in general safety rules for work on electrical equipment
• Familiar with local requirements, rules and regulations for the installation

DC voltages up to 1000 V are present in a PV system even when the AC grid is disconnected.
Faults or inappropriate use may lead to electric arcing.

Do not work on the inverter while disconnecting DC and AC.

The short-circuit current of the photovoltaic panels is only slightly higher than the maximum op-
erating current and depends on the level of solar irradiation.

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 2. Introduction

2. Introduction

2.1. Overview 2
This manual describes how to update an inverter to meet the requirements of the “Systemstabi-
litätsverordnung (SysStabV)”.

The update can be performed on

- new inverters, not yet installed
- inverters which are installed and operating

Two steps are required:

1. Perform an inverter settings update using the SysStabV Tool.
2. Apply a completed SysStabV compliance label to the inverter.
When both steps are performed, the inverter is compliant with the “Systemstabilitätsverordnung
(SysStabV)”.

2.2. Log File

When the settings update is complete, the SysStabV Tool creates an individual log file for each
inverter.
The log file is located on the desktop in the folder 'SysStabV Tool Logs'. The log file is named
'SysStabV Log xxxxxxxxx.txt', where 'xxx' represents the serial number of the inverter.
Each settings update of an inverter overwrites any previous content of its individual log file.

2.3. Further Information

Contact the inverter supplier hotline if the installation does not succeed.

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 3. Preparation

3. Preparation

3.1. Checklist

3 The following items are required in order to perform the “Systemstabilitätsverordnung (Sys-
StabV)” update.

Checklist
1 Standard CAT 5e patch cable (Ethernet cable)
2 USB RS-485 converter
3 Permanent marker
4 Personal computer (PC)
5 Inverter
6 SysStabV Tool software

3.2. System Requirements for the PC

The SysStabV Tool software is made and tested for computers with the Microsoft® operating
systems Windows XP/Vista/7®.

System requirements:
Hardware:
• Recommended processor capacity: minimum 800 MHz
• Ethernet / USB port
• 50 MB free hard disk space
Software:
• Microsoft® .NET Framework Revision 2.0 (available for download from http://
www.microsoft.com)

Further recommendations:
Computing power: minimum Pentium® III class
Computer age: maximum 5 years old

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 3. Preparation

3.3. Service Items

The PC-to-inverter cables are:
• USB RS-485 converter
• Patch cable
SysStabV compliance labels are also available.
3
Obtain these items from the inverter supplier.

Item & Order No. Content

139F0165
PC-to-inverter cables
Contents:
USB RS-485 converter
3 m patch cable

139F0164
Contents:
SysStabV compliance la-
bels (pack of 100)

3.4. Install the SysStabV Tool

Obtain the SysStabV Tool software from the inverter supplier.
Click on the file 'SysStabVToolSetup.exe'.
Follow the installation wizard.

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 4. Settings Update - Single-phase Inverter

4. Settings Update - Single-phase Inverter

4.1. Connect the Hardware

Procedure:
1. Disconnect power according to the
instructions in the inverter installa-

4 2.
tion manual.
Remove all cables connected to the
RS-485 ports of the inverter.
3. Connect the converter to the CAT
5e patch cable.
Illustration 4.1: Connection Point for USB RS-485
4. Connect the converter, CAT 5e
Converter - Single-phase Inverter
patch cable between an RS-485
port on the inverter, and a USB port
on the PC.

4.2. Check Power

Turn on the inverter, following instructions in the inverter installation manual.

4.3. Run the SysStabV Tool

Procedure:

1. On the PC, double-click on the SysStabV Tool menu item in the start menu.
Double-click on the SysStabV Tool file to start the settings update.

Illustration 4.2: Start Menu

Do not remove cable during settings update.

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 4. Settings Update - Single-phase Inverter

2. The settings update wizard will begin. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Select language

Illustration 4.3: Settings Update Wizard - Step 1 of 6

Select COM port

Illustration 4.4: Settings Update Wizard - Step 2 of 6

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Identification of inverter.

Illustration 4.5: Settings Update Wizard - Step 3 of 6

Confirm inverter identification by clicking on 'Next'.

Illustration 4.6: Settings Update Wizard - Step 4 of 6

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The inverter is being updated.

Illustration 4.7: Settings Update Wizard - Step 5 of 6

Upon completion of the wizard, the following dialog will appear on the PC screen.

Illustration 4.8: Settings Update Wizard - Step 6 of 6

Result: The settings update is now complete.

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3. Click on 'Open Log' to view the log file.

4 Illustration 4.9: Example of Log File

4.4. Restore RS-485 Connections

Procedure:
1. Disconnect power, following instructions in the inverter installation manual.
2. Restore any connections to the RS-485 port of the inverter, which were removed in
section 4.1.
3. Turn on the inverter, following instructions in the inverter installation manual.

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 5. Settings Update - Three-phase Inverter

5. Settings Update - Three-phase Inverter

5.1. Connect the Hardware

Procedure:
1. Disconnect power according to the
instructions in the inverter installa-
tion manual.
2. Open the inverter cover.
3. Remove all cables connected to the
RS-485 ports of the inverter. 5
4. Connect the converter to the CAT
5e patch cable.
5. Connect the converter, CAT 5e
patch cable between an RS-485
port on the inverter, and a USB port
on the PC.
6. Close the inverter cover.

Illustration 5.1: Connection between Inverter

and PC

5.2. Check Power

Turn on the inverter, following instructions in the inverter installation manual.

5.3. Run the SysStabV Tool

Procedure:

1. On the PC, double-click on the SysStabV Tool menu item in the start menu.
Double-click on the SysStabV Tool file to start the settings update.

Illustration 5.2: Start Menu

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 5. Settings Update - Three-phase Inverter

2. The settings update wizard will begin. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Select language

Illustration 5.3: Settings Update Wizard - Step 1 of 6

Select COM port

Illustration 5.4: Settings Update Wizard - Step 2 of 6

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Identification of inverter.

Illustration 5.5: Settings Update Wizard - Step 3 of 6

Confirm inverter identification by clicking on 'Next'.

Illustration 5.6: Settings Update Wizard - Step 4 of 6

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The inverter is being updated.

Illustration 5.7: Settings Update Wizard - Step 5 of 6

Upon completion of the wizard, the following dialog will appear on the PC screen.

Illustration 5.8: Settings Update Wizard - Step 6 of 6

Result: The settings update is now complete.

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3. Click on 'Open Log' to view the log file.

Illustration 5.9: Example of Log File

5.4. Restore RS-485 Connections 5

Procedure:
1. Disconnect power, following instructions in the inverter installation manual.
2. Restore any connections to the RS-485 port of the inverter, which were removed in
section 5.1.
3. Turn on the inverter, following instructions in the inverter installation manual.

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 6. SysStabV Compliance Label

6. SysStabV Compliance Label

Procedure:
1. Fill out the SysStabV compliance label using permanent marker.
The following information is required:
- Inverter type (as specified on product label)
- Frequency setting (as specified in the log file)
- Company performing the update
- Initials of installer performing the update
- Date of update
2. Apply the SysStabV compliance label to the inverter housing.

6 - Single-phase inverter: Apply label to the left-hand side of the inverter, above
the product label.

Illustration 6.1: Position of SysStabV Compliance Label – Single-phase Inverter

- Three-phase inverter: Apply label to the right-hand side of the inverter, above
the yellow warning label.

Illustration 6.2: Position of SysStabV Compliance Label - Three-phase Inverter

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Rev. date 2012-09-21 Lit. No. L00410570-03_02