List of compatible inverters for SENEC storage systemwith installation instructions

Valid for: SENEC storage systemValid in: AustraliaDocument version: 1.2Publication date: 05.09.2019Document number: TD130-008.12

Your Life. Your Energy.

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Please read this document carefully and observe the safety instructions!

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Change history

Version Amendments Valid from

1.0 Initial version 28.10.2016

1.1 New corporate design, new instructions “Do not use data loggers”; Update SMA inverter (Sunny Boy); Update SolarEdge inverter;

31.07.2018

1.2 Corporate design adjusted; Update SolarEdge, SMA and Fronius supported inverters; Fig. 1 corrected; SolarEdge colour assignment error corrected on p. 15; “SE33.3K” model from SolarEdge removed; SolarEdge device ID corrected on p. 14, item 3; PIKO IQ and PLENTI-CORE plus from Kostal added (chapter 2.9.2); Ch. 1 note on firmware; Ch. 2.6 Delta inverters; Appendix A

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Index

Change history ........................................................................................................................................ 21 Supported Inverters ........................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Supported by SENEC.Home Li systems ................................................................................................................4

2 Installation instructions ..................................................................................................................... 72.1 General points .......................................................................................................................................................72.2 Kostal inverters .....................................................................................................................................................7

2.2.1 Piko MP ........................................................................................................................................................82.2.2 Piko IQ and Plenticore plus..........................................................................................................................9

2.3 SolarInvert inverters ...........................................................................................................................................122.3.1 Pin assignment for RJ45 socket ................................................................................................................122.3.2 Reading and setting the RS485 address ....................................................................................................12

2.4 Fronius inverters .................................................................................................................................................132.4.1 Fronius IG Plus...........................................................................................................................................132.4.2 Fronius Symo and Primo ...........................................................................................................................14

2.5 SolarMax inverters ..............................................................................................................................................142.6 Delta inverters .....................................................................................................................................................152.7 SMA inverters ......................................................................................................................................................162.8 SolarEdge inverters ............................................................................................................................................17

Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................ 18

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1 Supported InvertersAll the inverters listed require the SENEC storage system to have the latest firmware version. This can be found in the download area of mein-senec.de.

The firmware version installed on the storage system will be shown in the local monitoring system under “Informa-tion” > “MCU revision”.

Inverters not included in this list can also be used. This requires the installation of a power meter 2 or power meter 3. Please note the connection variants in the installation instructions for your SENEC storage system. These can be downloaded at mein-senec.de.

1.1 Supported by SENEC.Home Li systems

Manufacturer Product name Supported

Delta (Group 1)

SOLIVIA 15 EU TLSOLIVIA 20 EU TL

SOLIVIA 15 EU TL G4SOLIVIA 20 EU TL G4SOLIVIA6.0EUT4TLSOLIVIA8.0EUT4TLSOLIVIA10EUT4TLSOLIVIA12EUT4TLSOLIVIA30EUT4TL

RPI M6RPI M8

RPI M10RPI M12

RPI M15ARPI M20ARPI M30

Yes

Delta(Group 2)

SOL5.0-2TL3-S4SOLIVIA12EUG4TL

SOLIVIA 2.0 EU G4TRSOLIVIA 2.5 EU G4TRSOLIVIA 3.0 EU G4TRSOLIVIA 3.3 EU G4TRSOLIVIA 3.6 EU G4TRSOLIVIA 4.4 EU G4TRSOLIVIA 5.0 EU G4TR

SOLIVIA 10 EU G4TR EVRSOLIVIA 11 EU G4TR

SOLIVIA 11 EU G4TR EVRSOLIVIA3.0 NAG4TLSOLIVIA3.8 NAG4TLSOLIVIA5.0 NAG4TLSOLIVIA7.6 NAG4TLSOLIVIA5.2 NAG4TLSOLIVIA6.6 NAG4TL

Yes

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Manufacturer Product name Supported

Delta(Group 3)

SOLIVIA3.0EUT4TLSOLIVIA5.0EUT4TL

RPI H3RPI H5

RPI H3ARPI H4ARPI H5A

Yes

Delta(Group 4)

RPI H3ARPI H4ARPI H5ARPI M6ARPI M8A

RPI M10ARPI M15ARPI M20ARPI M30ARPI M50A

Yes

Delta other models No

Fronius IG Plus series with Modbus card Yes

Fronius Symo with Datamanager 2.0 Yes

Fronius Primo with Datamanager 2.0 Yes

Fronius other models No

Kostal Piko series Yes

Kostal Piko MP Yes

Kostal Piko IQ Yes

Kostal Plenticore plus Yes

Kostal other models No

SMA Sunny Boy Smart EnergySB 3600SE-10 (from FW 2.40.70.R)SB 5000SE-10 (from FW 2.40.70.R)

Sunny BoySB1.5-1VL-40 (from FW 2.02.11.R)SB2.5-1VL-40 (from FW 2.02.11.R)SB2.0-1VL-40 (from FW 2.05.02.R)

SB3.0-1AV-41 / SB3.6-1AV-41 / SB4.0-1AV-41 / SB5.0-1AV-41 / SB6.0-1AV-41 (from FW 1.01.21.R)

SB 3.0/3.6/4.0/5.0Sunny Tripower

STP3.0-3AV-40 / STP4.0-3AV-40 / STP5.0-3AV-40 / STP6.0-3AV-40 (from FW 02.13.30.R)

STP CORE1 50-40 (from FW 01.05.09.R)STP 15000 TL-30 (from FW 2.80.06.R)STP 5000TL-20 (from FW 2.55.03.R)STP 6000TL-20 (from FW 2.55.03.R)STP 7000TL-20 (from FW 2.55.03.R)STP 8000TL-20 (from FW 2.55.03.R)STP 9000TL-20 (from FW 2.55.03.R)

STP 10000TL-20 (from FW 2.55.03.R)STP 12000TL-20 (from FW 2.55.03.R)

Yes

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Manufacturer Product name Supported

SMA With retrofitted Speedwire data module SWDM-10Sunny Boy

SB 2500TLST-21 (from FW 2.60.05.R)SB 3000TL-21 (from FW 2.60.05.R)

SB 3000TLST-21 (from FW 2.60.05.R)SB 3600TL-21 (from FW 2.60.05.R)SB 4000TL-21 (from FW 2.60.05.R)SB 5000TL-21 (from FW 2.60.05.R)

Sunny TripowerSTP 8000TL-10 (from FW 2.64)

STP 10000TL-10 (from FW 2.64)STP 12000TL-10 (from FW 2.64)STP 15000TL-10 (from FW 2.64)STP 17000TL-10 (from FW 2.64)

STP 20000TL-30 (from FW 2.80.06.R)STP 25000TL-30 (from FW 2.80.06.R)

STP 15000TLEE-10 (from FW 2.50.87.R)STP 20000TLEE-10 (from FW 2.50.87.R)

Yes

SMA With retrofitted Speedwire data module Sunny Island SWDM-SI-NR10

Sunny IslandSI 3.0M-11 (from FW 3.200)SI 4.4M-11 (from FW 3.200)SI 6.0H-11 (from FW 3.100)SI 8.0H-11 (from FW 3.100)

Yes

SMA other models No

SolarEdge SE2200-5000SE4K-12.5K | Model number DExxxxxxx (with display)

SE15K-SE27.6K | Model number DExxxxxxx (with display)

Yes

SolarEdge SExxxK | Model numer RWxxxxxxx (without display) Yes*

SolarEdge other models No

Solar Frontier Single-phase:Turbo 1P Mini, Turbo 1P

Three-phase:Turbo 3P1, Turbo 3P2

Yes

SolarInvert PPI series Yes

SolarInvert SOL series Yes

SolarInvert other models No

SolarMax TP series Yes

SolarMax other models No

Steca Single-phase:StecaGrid 1500(x), 1800(x), 2000(x), 2300(x), 3000(x), 3010(x),

3600(x), 4200(x)

Three-phase:StecaGrid 3203, 4003, 4803, 5003, 5503

Yes

* Dynamic grid feed limitation currently not possible, expected to be available from autumn 2019. Grid feed limitation must be permanently set on the inverter.

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2 Installation instructions

2.1 General pointsTThe inverters must be connected in accordance with the instructions for the respective inverter model. It is vital that pins 1, 2 and 4 of the RJ45 socket on the SENEC storage system are correctly connected to the RS485 B, RS485 A and GND terminals of the inverter (pin assignment see „Appendix A“, page 18). For information on pin assignment for the inverter, please consult the inverter manual or the manufacturer.

The colour coding of the cores may differ depending on the cable used. Cables are generally pre-assembled to com-ply with the EIA/TIA 568B standard, but you may also have acquired a cable pre-assembled in line with the standard EIA/TIA 568A. If you are unsure, please check the lettering printed on the cable. This should show the relevant code.

EIA/TIA 568A EIA/TIA 568B RS485

Pin 1 white/white-green Pin 1 white/white-orange RS485 B

Pin 2 green Pin 2 orange RS485 A

Pin 4 blue Pin 4 blue GND

2.2 Kostal invertersIn Kostal inverters, the RS485 communication terminal is located under the cover of the casing. On the SENEC storage system, the RJ45 cable is plugged into the RJ45 socket normally. The cable must be opened and the 3 pins plugged into the terminal on the Kostal inverter, as shown in Figure 1 “Connection of the Kostal inverters”.

3 Aln4

4 Aln3

1 +5V

2 AGND

7 S0-In

8 GND

9 RS485 B

10 RS485 A

5 Aln2

6

1 32 4 65 7 8 9 10

Aln1

1 82 3 4 5 6 7 T-568B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

8 9 10

Fig. 1 Connecting Kostal inverters

If multiple Kostal inverters are used, the cable cores can be daisy chained to further inverters in a series configura-tion.

The Kostal inverter’s RS485 address is set to 255 as standard. This address must be entered when configuring the software for the SENEC storage system. When multiple Kostal inverters are used, a separate RS485 address must be assigned to each Kostal inverter and then entered when configuring the software for the SENEC storage system.

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2.2.1 Piko MP

In Kostal Piko MP inverters, the RJ45 socket is located on the side of the housing. On the SENEC energy storage system, the RJ45 cable is normally plugged into the RJ45 socket. Please note that pin 1 (white/white-orange) on the SENEC goes to pin 2 (orange) on the Piko MP inverter and vice versa.

Kostal Piko MP RS485 SENEC

Pin 2 (TIA 568B orange) RS485B Pin 1 (TIA 568B white/white-orange)

Pin 1 (TIA 568B white/white-orange)

RS485A Pin 2 (TIA 568B orange)

Pin 8 (TIA 568B brown) GND Pin 4 (TIA 568B blue)

Fig. 2 Kostal Piko MP RJ45 connection

If multiple Kostal inverters are used, the cable cores can be daisy chained to further inverters in a series configura-tion.

The RS485 address must be entered when configuring the software for the SENEC storage system. When multiple Kostal inverters are used, a separate RS485 address must be assigned to each Kostal inverter and then entered when configuring the software for the SENEC storage system. Please follow the steps below to read off the RS485 address of the Kostal Piko MP from the display.

Figure Step

SOLAR ELECTRIC

Grid voltage

PIKO MP

ESC SET

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1. When the configurator is displaying the default view, press “SET” to access the main menu.

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Figure Step

SOLAR ELECTRIC

Main menuRemunerationSettingsGener. ch. curve

PIKO MP

ESC SET

2. Scroll to “Settings” in the main menu and confirm by pressing “SET”.

SOLAR ELECTRIC

SettingsContrastRS485 addressNetwork

PIKO MP

ESC SET

3. Scroll to “RS485 address” and confirm by pressing “SET”.

SOLAR ELECTRIC

RS485 address

42

PIKO MP

ESC SET

4. Select the desired RS485 address using the arrow keys and confirm by pressing “SET”.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as needed for any additional Kostal inverters.

2.2.2 Piko IQ and Plenticore plus

To configure the SENEC storage system software, both the inverter IP address and the RS485 address must be en-tered when selecting the Kostal Piko IQ and Plenticore plus inverters in the configuration wizard (see Fig. 3).

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Fig. 3 Entering the RS485/IP address of the PV inverter in the SENEC storage system configuration wizard

Reading the RS485/IP address on the display:

Fig. 4 Display and control panel of the Kostal Piko IQ and Plenticore plus

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Figure Step

1. Read off the IP address from the status bar from the inverter display when it is in “Operational status”. The IP address will be shown on the bottom left of the display. This status bar alternates every 5 seconds.

2. Activate the menu using the “ENTER” button.

3. Navigate to the “Settings/information” symbol using the arrow keys.

4. Confirm by pressing “ENTER”.

Settings/information

Basic settings

Communication

Solar portal

Device information

Extra options

CommunicationNetwork IPv4ModBus SunSpec (TCP)

5. Navigate to the “Communication” menu item using the arrow keys.

6. Confirm by pressing “ENTER”.

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Figure Step

ModBus SunSpec (TCP)

Activate

Unit Id

TCP Port xxxx

xx

7. Activate the Modbus SunSpec protocol by pressing “ENTER”.

8. Read off the RS485 address from the line “Unit ID”.

9. Enter the RS485/IP address in the configuration wizard. You can now continue to configure the SENEC storage system as usual.

2.3 SolarInvert inverters

2.3.1 Pin assignment for RJ45 socket

Like the SENEC storage system, the SolarInvert PPI series has an RJ45 socket for RS485 communication. However, the pin assignment of the sockets is different.

RS485 SENEC Compatible inverters

RS485 B Pin 1 (TIA 568B white/white-orange) Pin 5 (TIA 568B white/white-blue)

RS485 A Pin 2 (TIA 568B orange) Pin 4 (TIA 568B blue)

GND Pin 4 (TIA 568B blue) Pin 6 (TIA 568B green)

On the SolarInvert PPI, socket 1 has to be used while socket 2 can be used either to terminate the bus with a terminal resistor or to daisy-chain the signal in series to further SolarInvert PPI inverters. In the inverter’s service menu, an RS485 address must subsequently be assigned to each inverter and then entered when configuring the software for the SENEC storage system.

2.3.2 Reading and setting the RS485 address

If you wish to read off or set the RS485 address for a PPI series SolarInvert inverter, please proceed as follows:

10. Simultaneously press “ENTER” and the up arrow.

A password request will be displayed.

11. Enter the password “2992”.

The communication settings, including the RS485 address, will be shown at the very bottom of the display.

12. Read off or set the RS485 address.

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Fig. 5 SolarInvert PPI series display and control panel: reading and setting the RS485 address

2.4 Fronius inverters

2.4.1 Fronius IG Plus

A Modbus card, which enables RS485 communication with the SENEC energy strage system, is also available for the Fronius IG Plus. First, the RS485 address must first be selected on the Modbus card prior to installation. Use a screwdriver to adjust the setting wheels (see Fig. 6 Setting the Modbus ID). The control dials work with a hexadecimal system.

0

8

0

8

B 2

Example:Modbus Device-ID = 178 = B2 hex

The device ID 01 hex is set at the factory.

1 2

1

2

Setting wheel 1

Setting wheel 2

Fig. 6 Setting the Modbus ID

Please note:To ensure trouble-free operation, the Modbus device ID must be set to a value between 1 and 247 (01 to F7 hex). Each Modbus device ID may only accur once in a Modbus system.

NOTICE

After the RS485 address has been set successfully, the Modbus card can be installed. Finally, the plug of the Fronius inverter can be assembled.

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Fig. 7 Connecting the Modbus card

The orange connector shown in the image above is included in the scope of delivery of the Modbus card. As can be seen in the image, pins 1 (white or white-orange) and pin 2 (orange) must be inserted into the connectors with the wire end ferrules pressed on. Pin 1 must be inserted into the 3rd socket and pin 2 into the 5th socket (seen from the left).

The cable connected to the connector must then be attached to the Modbus card. Its other end with the RJ45 connec-tor must be connected to the SENEC storage system.

Enter the RS485 adress (which is set via the setting wheel, see „2.4.1 Fronius IG Plus“, page 13) in the configuration wizard of the SENEC storage system.

2.4.2 Fronius Symo and Primo

A Datamanager 2 card is additionally available for the Fronius Symo and Primo. This card enables RS485-based communication with the SENEC storage system possible. The firmware of the Datamanager 2 card must be at least version 3.3.6 in order for communication to run smoothly.

orange

Fig. 8 Connecting the Datamanager 2 card

Like the Fronius IG Plus, the Fronius Symo and Primo are supplied with a connector. The cores of the RJ45 cable (white/white-orange see „Appendix A“, page 18) must be inserted into the connector as shown. Please use wire end ferrules without collar, as contact problems between core and cable often occurred during test runs.

Insert the wired connector into the Datamanager 2 card of the Fronius Symo. Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ45 socket of the SENEC storage system.

The software for the Symo must then be configured directly on the device via the display.

First, an RS485 address must be selected. To do this, use the control panel to navigate to “Setup” -> “Datacom” -> “Inverter number”. Here you can set the device’s RS485 address, which must also be stored in the SENEC storage system in the same way.

You should also set the protocol “Solar Net” under “Protocol type”.

2.5 SolarMax invertersSolarMax inverters also have an RJ45 socket for RS485 communication. Again, the pin assignment differs from the SENEC socket.

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RS485 SENEC SolarMax TP series

RS485 B Pin 1 (TIA 568B white/white-orange) Pin 8 (TIA 568B brown)

RS485 A Pin 2 (TIA 568B orange) Pin 7 (TIA 568B white/white-brown)

GND Pin 4 (TIA 568B blue) NA

An RS485 address must be entered via the display and stored when configuring the software for the SENEC storage system.

2.6 Delta invertersDelta inverters either have one or more RJ45 sockets or a corresponding terminal block for RS485 communication.

If RJ45 sockets are used for RS485 communication, the pin assignment differs from the SENEC storage system’s socket as follows:

RS485 SENEC Delta

RS485 B Pin 1 (TIA 568B white/white-orange) Pin 8 (TIA 568B brown)

RS485 A Pin 2 (TIA 568B orange) Pin 7 (TIA 568B white/white-brown)

GND Pin 4 (TIA 568B blue) Pin 4 (TIA 568B blue)

If terminals are used for RS485 communication, these should be configured as follows:

IdentificationPin

Fig. 9 Delta inverter terminal block

SENEC Delta

Pin 1 (TIA 568B white/white-orange) Pin 4 DATA -

Pin 2 (TIA 568B orange) Pin 3 DATA +

Pin 4 (TIA 568B blue) Pin 2 GND Pins 5 and 6 can be used to connect additional Delta inverters. Further information on this can be found in the instal-lation instructions for the Delta inverter.

The preset values should not be changed during RS485 configuration. They read as follows:

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Parameter Reading

Baud rate 19200

Data bits 8

Stop bits 1

Parity N/A

An inverter ID must be assigned to the Delta inverter in the “Install Settings” menu. Te ID corresponds to the RS485 address and must also be entered when configuring the software for the SENEC storage system.

Please note:The inverters are only compatible within each individual group (stated under section 2). It is not possible to operate inverters from different groups simultaneously.

NOTICE

2.7 SMA invertersThe SMA inverters must have the SMA “Speedwire / Webconnect interface” for communication with the SENEC sys-tem. This is already included in newer models and can be retrofitted in older models. For more information, please see the documents on your particular inverter type which are available at www.sma.de.

With regard to hardware, you must connect the SMA inverter to the client network via ethernet cable. The SMA invert-er offers an RJ45 interface for this purpose.

Settings for the SMA inverter

With regard to software, the correct settings must still be configured using the Sunny Explorer software. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Start Sunny Explorer and set up a Speedwire system.

2. Log into the Speedwire system as an installer.

3. Select the SMA inverter that you wish to configure.

4. Select the tab “Settings”.

5. Select the parameter “External communication” and press “Edit” here.

6. For the TCP server, under “Switched on” select the entry “yes”. In the field “Port”, leave the server settings un-changed or set Port 502.

7. For the UDP server, under “Switched on” select the entry “yes”. In the field “Port”, leave the standard settings unchanged or set Port 502.

8. Store the configuration.

Settings for the SENEC storage system

1. Open the GUI for local monitoring and go to “Settings” -> “Configure”.

2. Run the configuration wizard as usual, until you reach the configuration of the PV inverter.

3. PV inverter: Select the manufacturer “SMA”, the type “Webconnect module” and the number of devices.

4. PV inverter 1: Enter the IP address and the number of phases corresponding to the devices installed. Read the IP address from the display of the SMA inverter.

5. Re-start the MCU.

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2.8 SolarEdge invertersFirst, you must set the Modbus protocol via the external LCD menu key:

1. Press the LCD key on the inverter until the menu is displayed.

2. Under “Communication”, select the menu item “RS485-1 Conf”.

3. Select: Device Type “NON SE LOGGER <LGR>” Protocol “SUNSPEC <SS>” Device ID <as per the configuration; 1 to 247 possible> Baud rate <115200>

In order to integrate the SolarEdge inverter, proceed as follows:

1. Open the cover of the casing.

2. Remove the RS485 terminal strip.

RS485 terminal block

Fig. 10 SolarEdge inverter RS485 terminal strip

3. Attach the RS485 cable to the terminal strip.

B A G

Fig. 11 SolarEdge inverter RS485 cable connection

SolarEdge RS485 SENEC

B RS485B Pin 1 (TIA 568B white/white-orange)

A RS485A Pin 2 (TIA 568B orange)

G GND Pin 4 (TIA 568B blue)

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Appendix AA diagram of the standard TIA T568B pin assignment for eight-pin RJ45 connectors can be found below.

1 82 3 4 5 6 7 T-568B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1. White-Orange2. Orange3. White-Green4. Blue

5. White-Blue6. Green7. White-Brown8. Brown