USERS- AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Sunmaster QS1200 - QS2000

Grid connected solar inverter

MASTERVOLT
Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-20-342 21 00
Fax.: +31-20-697 10 06
www.mastervolt.com

English / v 1.0 October 2003

CONTENTS
1

GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................. 5
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

Product description...................................................................................................... 5
Use of this manual....................................................................................................... 5
Validity of this manual ................................................................................................. 5
Guarantee Specifications ............................................................................................ 5
Liability ........................................................................................................................ 5
Changes to the Sunmaster.......................................................................................... 5
Location of the type- and serial number indication ...................................................... 5

SAFETY GUIDELINES AND WARNINGS .......................................................................... 6

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

English / v 1.0 October 2003

Warnings and symbols ................................................................................................ 6

Intended use ............................................................................................................... 6
Organisational measures ............................................................................................ 6
Installation, maintenance and repair ........................................................................... 6
Warning of special dangers......................................................................................... 6

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING........................................................................... 7

3.1 Apparatus version ....................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Mounting and installation............................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Use of spring-cage terminal blocks ....................................................................... 9
3.3 Connection of solar (DC) cabling .............................................................................. 10
3.3.1 DC connection by means of MultiContact connectors......................................... 10
3.3.2 Direct connection of the DC cabling onto the power board ................................. 12
3.4 Connection of the AC cabling.................................................................................... 14
3.4.1 AC connection by means of a Powercon connector............................................ 14
3.4.2 Direct connection of the AC cabling on the Power Board ................................... 15
3.5 Grounding cable ........................................................................................................ 15
3.6 Installation of the QS-Display (optional) .................................................................... 15
3.7 Commissioning.......................................................................................................... 15

OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 16
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4

LED-bar..................................................................................................................... 16
QS Display (optional) ................................................................................................ 16
Monitoring ................................................................................................................. 16
Forced cooling........................................................................................................... 16

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 17

FAILURES......................................................................................................................... 17

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DECOMMISSIONING AND DEMOUNTING...................................................................... 18

7.1 AC switch off ............................................................................................................. 18
7.2 Disconnection of AC cabling ..................................................................................... 18
7.2.1 Disconnecting AC by means of a Powercon connector ...................................... 18
7.2.2 Disconnection of direct AC cabling from the power board .................................. 18
7.3 Switching off DC voltage ........................................................................................... 18
7.4 Disconnection of DC (solar) cabling .......................................................................... 18
7.4.1 Disconnecting DC cabling by means of MultiContact connectors ....................... 18
7.4.2 Disconnecting DC cabling directly from the power board.................................... 19
7.5 Transportation ........................................................................................................... 19
7.6 Re-installation ........................................................................................................... 19

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 20

CE DECLARATION OF CONFIRMITY ............................................................................. 22

10 OUTLINE DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................... 23

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1

Product description
The Sunmaster QS1200 / QS2000, further mentioned as Sunmaster, is a grid connected inverter,
used for the conversion and feed back into the utility grid of the power generated by photovoltaic
modules.

1.2

Use of this manual

This manual serves as a guideline for the safe and effective installation and operation of the Sunmaster:
For the electrician this manual gives directions for the installation, operation and commissioning.
For the end-user this manual gives directions for the operation, maintenance and possible
correction of minor malfunctions of the Sunmaster.
Every person who works with the apparatus, both the installer and the end-user, must be
completely familiar with the contents of this manual, and must carefully follow the instructions
contained herein.
The manual must be immediately accessible to the user
This English manual has 10 chapters.

1.3

Validity of this manual

All the specifications, provisions and instructions contained in this manual apply solely to the Mastervoltdelivered standard versions of the Sunmaster (Refer to table 1, chapter 3.1).

1.4

Guarantee Specifications
Mastervolt assures the product guarantee of the Sunmaster during two years after your purchase,
on the condition that all instructions and warnings given in this manual are taken into account
during installation and operation.
Among other things, this means that installation is done by a qualified electrician, that installation
and maintenance are executed according to the stated instructions and correct working sequence
and that no changes or repairs may have been executed on the Sunmaster other than by
Mastervolt.
The warranty is limited to the costs of repair and/or replacement of the product by Mastervolt only.
Costs for installation labour or shipping of the defective parts are not covered by this warranty.
For making an appeal on warranty you can directly contact your supplier, mentioning your
complaint, application, date of purchase and part number / serial number

1.5

Liability
Mastervolt can accept no liability for consequential damage due to use of the Sunmaster, possible
errors in the manual and the results thereof.

1.6

Changes to the Sunmaster

Changes on the Sunmaster may be carried out only after the written permission of Mastervolt

1.7

Location of the type- and serial number indication

Important technical information required for service, maintenance & secondary delivery of parts can be
derived from the type number indication plate and may therefore not be removed!
The type number indication is placed at the following locations:
on the back side of the cabinet;
inside the cabinet: on the heatsink left to the cooling fan.
Remove the front cover plate to gain access inside the cabinet. Therefore the two screws on the bottom
side of the front cover plate must be released, so that the front cover plate can be slid from the cabinet.

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2 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND WARNINGS

2.1

Warnings and symbols

Safety instructions and warnings are marked in this manual by the following pictograms:
CAUTION !
Special information, commands and prohibitions in order to prevent damage.
WARNING!
A WARNING refers to possible injury to the user or installer or significant material damage to the
Sunmaster if the installer / user does not (carefully) follow the stated procedures

2.2

Intended use
The Sunmaster is constructed as per the applicable safety-technical guidelines. Use the Sunmaster only
in installations that meet the following qualifications:
in permanent installations;
connected to a separate, grounded AC group, to which no other electrical equipment is connected;
the electrical installation must meet the applicable regulations and standards, must be carried out
correctly and must be in a good condition.
mounted in an enclosed, well ventilated environment, protected against rain, condensation,
moisture and dust;
installed according to the instructions stated in this manual
according to the technical specifications as stated in chapter 8;
WARNING!
Never use the Sunmaster at locations where there is danger of gas or dust explosion!
Use of the Sunmaster other than as mentioned under 2.2 is not considered to be consistent with the
intended purpose. Mastervolt is not liable for any damage resulting from the above

2.3

Organisational measures
The installer / user must always:
have access to this manual;
be familiar with the contents of this manual. This applies particularly to Chapter 2, Safety
Guidelines & Warning.

2.4

Installation, maintenance and repair

As lethal voltages exist, allow installation, maintenance and repair of the Sunmaster and changes in
your electrical system to be carried out by qualified electricians only.
Connections and safety features must be executed according to the locally applicable regulations
In case of decommissioning and/or demounting follow the instructions as stated in chapter 7.
If such are required, use only original spare parts.

2.5

Warning of special dangers

Not only AC-grid voltage, but 450V DC may exist in the Sunmaster as well
The voltages present at the grid and solar side of the Sunmaster are not safe to touch and cannot
be switched off at the solar side. Depending on local applicable regulations the use of a additional
DC switch may be obliged.
Do not work on the Sunmaster and/or the electrical installation if it is still connected to the solar
panels and/or AC-grid.
Only allow changes in your electrical system to be carried out by qualified electricians
Check the wiring at least once a year. In case of loose connections, burned cables etc: switch off
the AC-grid immediately. Defects must be corrected immediately by an electrician

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3 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

3.1

Apparatus version
The Sunmaster is equipped with an anti-islanding device that ensures the switch off in
case of grid failure. European countries maintain different regulations with regard to
anti-islanding devices and the supply of energy back to the utility grid in general. The
common islanding device is the QNS, which switches off the inverter if the grid voltage
or frequency is out of range. In some countries like Germany the ENS device
(VDE0126 compliant) which also measures the grid impedance, is compulsory.
Mastervolt can provide both the QNS and the ENS versions of the Sunmaster. Both
versions are available as several variants, suited to locally regulations.
Check from the part number on the type number plate whether the version of the
Sunmaster is appropriate to be connected to the local utility grid. Refer to table 1:

Part number
130601200
130611200
130621200
130631200

Description
Sunmaster QS1200 230V/50Hz QNS - EU
Sunmaster QS1200 230V/50Hz ENS (MC)
Sunmaster QS1200 230V/50Hz ENS (Glands)
Sunmaster QS1200 230V/50Hz QNS - IT

Allowed to be used in:

Europe, except the countries mentioned below
Germany, Belgium, France, Greece
Germany, Belgium, France, Greece
Italy

Part number
130602000
130612000
130622000
130632000

Description
Sunmaster QS2000 230V/50Hz QNS - EU
Sunmaster QS2000 230V/50Hz ENS (MC)
Sunmaster QS2000 230V/50Hz ENS (Glands)
Sunmaster QS2000 230V/50Hz QNS - IT

Allowed to be used in:

Europe, except the countries mentioned below
Germany, Belgium, France, Greece
Germany, Belgium, France, Greece
Italy

Table 1
WARNING!
Never connect the Sunmaster to a utility grid which is not suitable for the use of the
apparatus!

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3.2

Mounting and installation

The Sunmaster can be mounted in the AC distribution cabinet or in the vicinity of the
solar panels. Obey the following stipulations during installation:

The Sunmaster is designed for indoor use only, according to safety class IP23.
Ambient temperature: -20 ... 50C; (power derating above 40C)
Humidity: 0-90% non condensing
Do not install the Sunmaster in environments where there is heavy dust
development.
If the Sunmaster is installed in the immediate vicinity of living areas, take into
account that the Sunmaster can produce a slight noise level when operating (refer
to section 4.4).
Mount the Sunmaster vertically on a solid wall.
The Sunmaster must be mounted in such a way that obstruction of the airflow
through the ventilation openings is prevented
No objects must be located within a distance of 10 cm around the Sunmaster.
Keep at least 30 cm in between the inverters when several Sunmasters are
installed next to each other.
Make sure that the hot air that is developed during operation will be discharged by
forced ventilation when installing the Sunmaster in a closed section.
Choose an appropriate AC-wire diameter, so that the wire resistance between the
Sunmaster and the AC distribution will not exceed 0.25 Ohm. Directive: up to 25
meters length, choose a wire diameter of 3 x 2.5 mm. Choose a larger wire size
for lengths above 25 meter.

The AC/DC and grounding cables are connected at the bottom side of the cabinet. If
necessary, the cabling can be fed from the top to the bottom side of the cabinet along
the backside of the cabinet.
Determine the mounting spots on the basis of figure 7 - outline drawing Sunmaster on
page 23. Use suitable screws and dowels to fix the Sunmaster to the wall. Turn the
mounting screws already into the wall. Place the cabinet over the screws. Then fasten
the screws.

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3.2.1 Use of spring-cage terminal blocks

Depending on the model, the Sunmaster is equipped with spring-cage terminal blocks
to connect the AC- and DC-wiring. Use a maximum wire diameter of 4mm (stranded
cable with cord end terminals) or 6mm (hard-core wire) to fix to the AC and DC
spring-cage connections. Strip the cable insulation 8-10mm.
Use an insulated 4mm flat blade screwdriver to open the spring-cage clamp.
CAUTION!
Connect the wiring to the spring-cage terminals as stated in figure 1.

Figure 1: use of the spring cage

terminal block

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1 Push screwdriver firmly into

upper slot, as indicated in
figure 1.
2 Move screwdriver upwards
until connector has opened
completely.
3 Place cable into opening and
pull back screwdriver.

3.3

Connection of solar (DC) cabling

The solar or DC side of the system consists of several photovoltaic (solar) modules,
further mentioned as PV modules. The PV-modules are connected in series to form
one or two strings. These strings consist of plus (+) and a minus () connections that
can be connected directly to the Sunmaster. The Sunmaster is suited to connect two
strings maximum, both existing of an equal quantity of identical PV-modules.
The connection procedure described below incorporates several measurements which
can only be carried out when sufficient irradiation is present. Installation should
therefore be carried out during daytime only.
CAUTION!
Short circuiting or reversing polarity may lead to damage to the Sunmaster, the
cabling and/or the terminal connections.
Follow all steps of the installation instructions in order of succession as described
Depending on the model of the Sunmaster, the DC cabling can be connected in two
ways: either using MultiContact connection material (refer to section 3.3.1 and figure
2) or directly onto the spring-cage terminal blocks on the power board inside the
cabinet, by feeding the cabling through the cabinets cable glands (refer to section
3.3.2 and figure 3).

3.3.1 DC connection by means of MultiContact connectors

In this case the Sunmaster is equipped with four MultiContact contra plugs: two string
connections each consisting of a plus (+) and a minus () connection. MultiContact
connection material is touch proof and can be connected to the Sunmaster directly.
1 Check the voltage and polarity of each string with a suitable DC Voltmeter.
Connect the measuring pins to the corresponding plus (+) and minus () plug of
each string.
This voltage should be equal to the open circuit voltage (Voc) per PV module (refer
to the specifications of the modules), multiplied by the number of modules in each
string. Depending on the solar irradiation, the measured value should be equal to
70-95% of the theoretically calculated value. To match the specifications the
measured voltage should be between 190 and 450VDC for Sunmaster QS1200
models and between 210 and 450VDC for Sunmaster QS2000 models
2 In case of two strings (which must be identical), check whether the two measured
values are nearly identical (maximum deviation: 5%).
3 Check for each string the leakage current to ground. Measure the leakage current
with a suitable meter (mADC) between the plus (+) connection and ground and the
minus () connection and ground for each string. This value must be 0 (or less
than 1mA).
4 Connect the MultiContact plugs of the string cabling to the corresponding contra
plugs on the Sunmaster (Refer to figure 2: [9] for the plus (+) connections and [10]
for the minus () connections).

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5 If only one string is connected, the unused MultiContact contra plugs should be
covered using the supplied caps.
6 When the DC-cabling has been installed correctly, some indication LEDs on the
front panel will illuminate, indicating that the AC side has not yet been connected:
- Both the red LED (diagnostic) and the yellow LED (0% / general fault) illuminate
- With the ENS versions the yellow LED (50% / grid quality) illuminates as well.
WARNING!
Never disconnect the MultiContact plugs during operation of the Sunmaster.
Not complying with this instruction may cause a spark or an electric arc. Should an arc
develop, both plug and socket of the Sunmaster must be replaced.

Figure 2: Connection of the DC-cabling using MultiContact connection material

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3.3.2 Direct connection of the DC cabling onto the power board

WARNING!
The voltages present on the DC-cabling of the PV modules are high (up to 450 VDC)
and cannot be switched off. The stripping and connection of the cabling should
therefore be carried out with the utmost care and suitable tools. The voltages of the
DC system are floating (class II): there is no connection to ground. This means that
when one of the string connections (plus or minus) is accidentally touched, this will not
directly lead to personnel harm or accidents. However, this should be avoided in any
case! Short circuiting of the plus (+) and minus () connections must be avoided at any
cost!
Follow in detail all steps of the installation instructions in order of succession as
described below:
1 Open the connection area at the bottom side of the cabinet. To do so, loosen the
two screws at the bottom side and slide the front cover plate from the cabinet.
2 The cabinet is fitted with four glands for the DC cabling (refer to figure 3, parts [9]
and [10]). Feed one non-stripped DC cable per gland into the cabinet.
3 Open the orange lids of both DC separators (part [4] in figure 3).
4 Strip approx. 8 mm of the plus (+) cable of string 1 with appropriate tools and
connect the cable to the first plus (+) PCB connector (part [2] in figure 3). This is a
spring-cage terminal block that can be opened using a flat blade screwdriver (see
section 3.2.1 and figure 1). Check the connection by pulling the cable.
5 Repeat this for the minus () connection of string 1 and connect the cable to the
first minus () PCB connector on the PCB (part [3] in figure 3).
6 Check the voltage and polarity of the string with a suitable DC voltage meter. To
do so, insert the voltmeters measuring pins into screw drivers opening of the
terminal block. This voltage should be equal to the open circuit voltage (Voc) per
PV module (refer to the specifications of the modules), multiplied by the number of
modules in each string. Depending on the solar irradiation, the measured value
should be equal to 70-95% of the theoretically calculated value. To match the
specifications the measured voltage should be between 190 and 450VDC for
Sunmaster QS1200 models and between 210 and 450VDC for Sunmaster
QS2000 models
7 In case of two strings, repeat steps 4, 5 and 6 for the second string. At similar
circumstances (equal solar irradiation) the measured voltage of the second string
must be near to the measured voltage of the first string (maximum deviation: 5%)
8 Check for each string the leakage current to ground. Measure the leakage current
with a suitable meter (mADC) between the plus (+) connection [2] and ground and
the minus () connection [3] and ground for each string. This value must be 0 (or
less than 1mA).
9 Close both DC separators by pushing the orange lids back in position (part [4]). Be
sure to lock these separators firmly. Beware: a loose or unreliable contact may
result in a defective Sunmaster!

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10 When the DC-cabling has been installed correctly, some indication LEDs on the
front panel will illuminate, indicating that the AC side has not yet been connected:
- Both the red LED (diagnostic) and the yellow LED (0% / general fault) illuminate
- With the ENS versions the yellow LED (50% / grid quality) illuminates as well
11 Tie the cabling together using a tie-rap directly after the glands, inside the cabinet.
Tighten the glands (parts [9] and [10] in figure 3) to ensure the pull relief.

Figure 3: Direct connection of the DC-cabling onto the power board

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3.4

Connection of the AC cabling

The Sunmaster may only be used in a in a permanent installation, connected to a
separate AC distribution group, to which no other electrical equipment is connected.
The cabling between the junction box or electric cable duct and the Sunmaster must
be double insulated. Use an AC-wire diameter of 3 x 2.5 mm at least.
Depending on the model of the Sunmaster, the AC cabling can be connected in two
ways: by means of a Powercon connector (see section 3.4.1 and figure 4) or directly
on the power board inside the cabinet (refer to section 3.4.2 and figures 2 and 3). In
the latter case the cabling is led through the cabinets cable glands

3.4.1 AC connection by means of a Powercon connector

5mm

PE
L

Figure 4: Powercon connector

Figure 5: Assembly of the

Powercon connector

1 Switch off the AC voltage by means of the AC distribution switch in AC distribution

cabinet.
2 Connect the AC cable to the Powercon connector according to figure 5.
3 Switch on the AC voltage again and check the voltage on the Powercon connector.
4 Plug the Powercon connector into the corresponding contra plug at the bottom
side of the cabinet (refer to figure 4).
CAUTION!
Never disconnect the Powercon connector during operation of the Sunmaster.
Not complying with this instruction may cause damage to the Sunmaster and/or to the
Powercon connector.

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3.4.2 Direct connection of the AC cabling on the Power Board

1 Cut off the AC voltage by switching off the AC distribution switch in the AC
distribution cabinet.
2 Feed the AC cabling through the gland into the cabinet (part [8] in figure 2/3).
3 Connect the AC-cabling to the corresponding terminal blocks on the power board
(L, N and PE). This is a spring-cage terminal block that can be opened using a flat
blade screwdriver (see section 3.2.1 and figure 1).
4 Tighten the gland to ensure the pull relief.
5 Switch on the AC voltage again and check with an adequate multimeter whether
the voltage is present at the terminal block
6 Close the connection area of the Sunmaster.

3.5

Grounding cable
If you make a connection between the PV-modules and the ground, you need to lead
the grounding cable together with the DC-cables to the Sunmaster and then to the AC
distribution. Make a connection between the grounding cable going from the PVmodules to the AC-distribution and the cabinet of the Sunmaster. For this purpose a
grounding terminal is situated at the bottom side of the cabinet (part 7 in figure 4)

3.6

Installation of the QS-Display (optional)

The optional QS-Display comes with a front cover plate. To install the QS-Display,
replace the standard front cover plate by the QS-display cover plate
1 Open the connection area at the bottom side of the cabinet. To do so, loosen the
two screws at the bottom side and slide the front cover plate from the cabinet
2 Connect the QS-Display to the display connector (part 11 in figure 2/3) by means
of the flatcable provided. Lead the flatcable through the right hand side of the
connection area, avoiding the cable from touching the fan or DC-cabling.
3 Fix the front cover with integrated QS-Display onto the connection area and tighten
the two screws again.
4 If the QS-Display is connected correctly, the text QS1200 or QS2000 (model
dependent) appears in the display.
5 Store the original front cover along with the users manual of the Sunmaster.

3.7

Commissioning
If connection has been made correctly and solar irradiation is sufficient, the Sunmaster
will switch on automatically:

The red indication LED (diagnostic) on the front panel will stay illuminated for 10
up to 300 seconds (reclosure time, depending on the model); meanwhile the
yellow LED (0% / general fault) will flash.
With the ENS versions of the Sunmaster the yellow LED (50% / grid quality) is
illuminated as well.
Next the red LED will extinguish and the yellow LED (0%) flashes for 5 seconds,
indicating a self test
Now the Sunmaster switches on. The LED-bar displays an indication of the energy
that is generated by means of your PV-modules.

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4 OPERATION
After installation the Sunmaster will switch on automatically if solar irradiation is
sufficient. The Sunmaster operates automatically: there is no need for adjustment or
operation.

4.1

LED-bar

The Sunmaster is standard provided with an integrated LEDbar (figure 6) at the front side of the cabinet. Under normal
circumstances the LED-bar indicates the amount of power that
is fed into the grid by the Sunmaster: the more LEDs illuminate,
the more power is converted.
After connection of the PV-modules and during sunrise a
system check is carried out, indicated by the illumination of
several LEDs. This system check takes up to 15 seconds.
In case of a system failure, the cause of the failure is displayed
by means of a combination of illuminating LEDs: the red
diagnostic LED illuminates in combination with one or more
yellow LEDs. Refer to table 2 (chapter 6) for an explanation of
the power- and failure indications.

4.2
Figure 6: LED-bar

4.3

QS Display (optional)

The QS Display can easily be installed in the Sunmaster. It

enables the user to monitor the daily yields for the last 20 days,
the total energy and operating hours, and a variety of actual
readings. Refer to the users manual of the QS Display for
extended operating instructions.

Monitoring
The Sunmaster has two RJ-45 connectors that can be connected to the QS Databus.
Mastervolt provides several monitoring solutions like PC software, dataloggers, remote
monitoring and so on. Consult our web-site at www.mastervoltsolar.com for a
comprehensive overview of all possibilities.

4.4

Forced cooling
For an optimum internal temperature control the Sunmaster is provided with a cooling
fan. Depending on circumstances, the cooling fan starts running slowly at
approximately 50% of the nominal power. As internal temperature rises, the cooling
fan will increase its speed. This is a normal effect which has a positive contribution to
the efficiency and lifetime of the Sunmaster.

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5 MAINTENANCE
No specific maintenance to the Sunmaster is required. Examine your electrical
installation on a regular base, at least once a year. Defects such as loose connections,
burnt wiring etc. must be corrected immediately.
If necessary, use a soft clean cloth to clean cabinet of the Sunmaster. Never use any
liquids, acids and/or scourers.

6 FAILURES
The operation of the Sunmaster is controlled and checked by a microprocessor. If an
error occurs, it is detected by the apparatus itself: the red indication LED (diagnostic)
at the front of the cabinet will illuminate.
If the irradiation of the PV-modules is insufficient, the Sunmaster switches off
automatically. When switched off, none of the LED indications will illuminate.
As long as the the red indication LED isnt illuminated, no failure is detected: the
Sunmaster is operating normally. When the red indication LED illuminates, a failure of
the electrical installation or the Sunmaster is detected. The cause of failure is
displayed by means of a combination of one or more illuminating yellow LEDs. Refer
to table 2 for explanation of the error codes.
Consult an installer, if you cannot solve the problem by means of the table below.
LED INDICATION
100% 75% 50% 25%

On

Diagnostic

Blinking

Blinking

MEANING
Naam

Model
QS 1200
QS 2000
Power > 87.5 %
840960Wac
14001600Wac
Power 62.5 87.5 %
600840Wac
10001400Wac
Power 37.5 62.5 %
360600Wac
6001000Wac
Power 12.5 37.5 %
120360Wac
200600Wac
Power < 12.5 %
0120Wac
0200Wac
All conditions are normal; the inverter is
starting up. This can take up to 300 sec.
Solar
Leak current between PV-modules and
Insluation grounding. Contact your supplier.
Temp.
Temperature of the inverter is too high. Is
the airflow of the inverter blocked?
Grid
Fault created by the ENS-unit. The grid
Quality
quality is outside normal limits. Check the
grid connection.
Solar high The DC-voltage is too high. Contact your
supplier.
General
The grid is cut off or outside its limits. Check
Fault
the grid connection.
Hardware A hardware failure is detected by the
Fault
microprocessor. Contact your supplier.

Table 2: Operation and failure codes.

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7 DECOMMISSIONING AND DEMOUNTING

The Sunmaster can only be put out of operation if no power is converted to the public
grid. To put the Sunmaster out of operation, follow the instructions in order of
succession as described below:

7.1

AC switch off
Cut off the AC voltage by switching off the AC distribution switch in the AC distribution
cabinet before decommissioning or demounting the Sunmaster. Check whether both
the red indication LED (diagnostic) and the yellow LED 0% / general fault illuminate
(with the ENS versions the yellow LED 50% / grid quality illuminates as well).
CAREFUL
Always switch off AC voltage before decommissioning or demounting the Sunmaster.

7.2

Disconnection of AC cabling
Depending on the model of the Sunmaster, the AC cabling can be disconnected in two
ways: by means of a Powercon connector (see section 7.2.1) or by removing the AC
cabling from the power board inside the cabinet (refer to section 7.2.2).

7.2.1 Disconnecting AC by means of a Powercon connector

Pull the Powercon connector from the socket by turning the locking ring counter
clockwise simultaneously.

7.2.2 Disconnection of direct AC cabling from the power board

1 Open the connection area at the bottom side of the cabinet. To do so, loosen the
two screws at the bottom side and slide the front cover plate from the cabinet.
2 Loosen the cable glands.
3 Remove the AC wiring from the terminal blocks (L, N en PE) by opening the spring
cage clamps with an insulated 4mm flat blade screwdriver (see figure 1).

7.3

Switching off DC voltage

Switch off the external DC switch, if such is applied in the installation. Use extra
caution and pay careful attention while removing the DC (solar) cabling if no external
DC switch is applied.

7.4

Disconnection of DC (solar) cabling

Depending on the model of the Sunmaster, the DC cabling can be disconnected in two
ways: either by removing the MultiContact connectors (refer to section 7.4.1 and figure
2) or by disconnecting the wiring directly from the spring-cage terminal blocks on the
power board inside the cabinet (refer to section 7.4.2 and figure 3).

7.4.1 Disconnecting DC cabling by means of MultiContact connectors

MultiContact connection material is touch proof. Remove the MultiContact connectors
one by one from the Sunmaster.

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WARNING!
Hazardous voltages are present on the DC-cabling.
Therefore the DC-cables must be disconnected and isolated one by one.
The voltages present on the DC-cabling of the PV modules are high (up to 450 VDC)
and cannot be switched off. The voltages on the DC side of the system are floating
(class II): there is no connection to ground. This means that when one of the string
connections (plus or minus) touched accidentally, this will not directly lead to
personnel harm or accidents. However, this should be avoided in any case! Short
circuiting of the of the plus (+) and minus () connections must be avoided at any cost
Follow in detail all steps in order of succession as described below:
1 Open the connection area at the bottom side of the cabinet. To do so, loosen the
two screws at the bottom side and slide the front cover plate from the cabinet.
2 Open the orange lids of both DC separators (part [4] in figure 3).
3 Remove the DC-cable at the leftmost position from the terminal block by opening
the spring cage clamps with an insulated 4mm flat blade screwdriver (see figure 1)
4 Isolate the core of the wires with insulating tape.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove all other DC-cables by removing and isolating
each cable one by one.

7.5

Transportation
Always use the original package for transportation.

7.6

Re-installation
To re-install the Sunmaster, follow the instructions as described in chapter 3.

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General
Typical string length
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Relative humidity
Protection degree
Safety class
Galvanic isolation
MTBF
Dimensions
Weight

Sunmaster QS1200
Sunmaster QS2000
5-9 modules (72 cells); 7 -12 modules (54 cells) or 10-18 36 cells modules
-20 to 50 C
-20 to 70 C
max. 95%
IP23
class I
class II
165.000 hours
340 x 250 x 120 mm
340 x 250 x 140 mm
4.4 kg
6 kg

Solar input (DC)

Nominal power
Maximum power
PV power range
MPP tracker
MPP voltage range
Maximum voltage
Rated current
(by shifting upwards the operating
voltage)
Start-up power
String connections
DC connector

Sunmaster QS1200
950W DC
1100W DC
700 - 1200 Wp
1 (dynamic)
100 - 380V DC
450 VDC
5A

2W
2
4 glands PG9 + PCB terminal blocks 4mm (MultiContact is optional)

Grid output (AC)

Nominal power
Maximum power
Voltage
Nominal current:
Fuse
Frequency
Power factor
Stand-by power
EU efficiency
Maximum efficiency
AC entrance

Sunmaster QS1200
Sunmaster QS2000
900W AC
1600W AC
1050W AC
1725W AC
230V (184 - 276V, model dependent)
4 A (5A max.)
7 A (8,3A max.)
5 x 20 mm. 250V / 6.3A T
5 x 20 mm. 250V / 10A T
50Hz (49.7 - 51.3Hz, model dependent)
0.99
0W
94.5%
94%
95%
95%
gland PG-11 + PCB terminal blocks 4mm (Powercon is optional)

Safety devices
General
Island protection
Reclosure time
Temperature protection
DC side
AC side

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1700W DC
1800W DC
1200 - 2100 Wp

7.5A

Galvanic separation between DC and AC side by means of a HF transformer

(class II)
Redundant voltage and frequency window monitoring (QNS);
Independent cut-off by means of 2 pole relay and solid state switch.
ENS VDE 0126 compliant (optional). UK - G83: software frequency shift
10 - 300s (model dependent)
Power derating above 75C internal temperature; switch off at 90C
earth fault detection, over-voltage detection, polarity protection (diodes),
current limitation, transients (varistor and buffer capacitor), overload
(temperature controlled power derating)
Current limitation, over- and under-voltage, over- and under-frequency
Short circuit (ceramic fuse), transients / surge (varistors)

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Monitoring
Indicator
External communication
Monitoring (optional)

Regulations and directives

CE conformity
EMC directive
Emission
Harmonics
Flicker
Immunity
LV directive
Safety
ENS
UK

6 LEDs for indication of power and fault diagnoses

2 RS 485 connections to connect to the QS Databus
QS Display integrated LCD,
(languages: English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, French, Danish)
QS Data Control Basic software for PC
(shareware from www.mastervoltsolar.com)
QS PC-Link to connect the QS-Databus to the PC
QS Data Control Premium datalogger and software with telephone dial
facilities
QS Data Control Professional datalogger using meteo data from the
Internet
yes
89/336/EEG
EN 50081-1, EN55011, EN55014, EN55022, VDE0871 class B
EN 61000-3-2 IEEEp929
EN 61000-3-3
EN 50082-2
73/23/EEG
EN60950
VDE 0126
engineering recommendation G83-2003

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9 CE DECLARATION OF CONFIRMITY
Manufacturer:
Address:

Mastervolt

Snijdersbergweg 93
1105 AN Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Herewith declares that:

Product:

Sunmaster QS1200 230V/50Hz

Sunmaster QS2000 230V/50Hz

is CE-marked and complies with the following standards:

EMC directive:
Emission:

Harmonics:
Flicker:
Electro static discharges (ESD):
Radiated Immunity:
Electrical fast transients (EFT):
Conducted immunity :
LV directive:
Electrical safety :
ENS:

EMC 89/336/EEG
EN 50081-1
EN 55011 class B (VDE 0875-11)
EN 55014-1
EN 55022
VDE 0871 class B
EN 61000-3-2
IEEE 929
EN 61000-3-3
EN 61000-6-1 / EN50082-1
EN 61000-6-1 / EN50082-1
EN 61000-6-1 / EN50082-1
EN 61000-6-1 / EN50082-1
LV 73/23 EEC
EN 60950
DIN VDE 0126

Amsterdam,

Dr. F.J. ter Heide,

General Manager MASTERVOLT

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Figure 7: outline drawings

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