Solar Microinverter

Letrika 260

Quick manual
This quick manual provides only some basic information for installers. Installer must read
and fully understand Instruction manual which can be downloaded from www.letrika.com.
All electrical installation must be done in accordance with national and local codes and
requirements. Installation must be performed by trained professionals.
Symbol used:
WAR
NING
CAUTION
HOT
SURFACE

Dangerous voltage. Staff must take all precautions and

protections against high voltage electric shock.
Generic danger - Important safety information. Staff must be
careful while operating in situations marked with this symbol.
Danger of burns, do not touch product. Switch of microinverter
and wait at least 15 minutes.
Installation Manual shall be consulted that must be available
for future use and not damaged

Connection to ground
Components of the Microinverter Solar System
PV module with MC4 connectors
Letrika 260 microinverter
M8 screw, nuts and washers mounting accessories depend on racking system
Trunk Cable with preinstalled connectors
Cable End Cap for each branch
Cable Joiner
Waterproof cap -one for each unused connector on the cabling
Roof junction box IP67 min
IPS interface protection system or Simple Grid disconnection switch
Sungate Communications Gateway
Router or Repeaters to extend the communications grid
Ethernet cable
Tools
Mounting tools - Hexagonal key for mounting the inverter to
Electrical power tools (terminal screw driver,
Description of Microinverter Solar System
Microinverters are installed on the mounting rack behind the solar modules.
For each Solar panel there is one microinverter which converts DC power from PV
module into high quality AC power for supply to electrical grid.
Microinverters are connected in parallel to AC cable.

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Sungate communicates over Wi-Fi with Letrika microinverters. It receives performance

data, all data are securely saved in internal memory and on SD card. All the data can be
viewed and analyzed trough any web browser. Performance of each PV module is
controlled individually.
Installation
1. Mounting
Microinverter
Ensure that the data on the label on the microinverter match those of PV panel and
AC grid. Check PV module voltage and current range are compatible.
Mark the center of each PV module for positioning of Microinverter.
Attach the Microinverter on racking with two M8 or M6 screws and sliding blocks,
label on microinverter must face up
We strongly suggest to place microinverter at least 15mm bellow the panel surface
and to leave at least 20mm between inverter

and underneath surface to avoid panel heating and microinverter overheating

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Cabling system
Use portrait cable or landscape cable, lay trunk cable on the location required,
connector must be aligned with location of microinverters.
Chech that maximum number of inverters in branch is not exceeded
Securely fasten cable with tie racks or clips to the mounting rack

2. Connecting

Connection of microinverters
AC connection
connect microinverter to AC trunk cable
terminate end of the cable with End Cap,
unused connector must be covered with Waterproof cap
connect the other side of the trunk cable to junction box
ground each micro-inverter according to local standards

Before connecting cables test the continuity of cables and isolation resistance of
cables and the whole system.

DC connection
Connect DC cables from PV module to microinverters, be sure of type of DC
connector, must be MC4,
ensure that connectors are securely locked

Documenting
Use one of two labels with serial numbers to identify exact location of micro-inverter,
place on the sheet to show physical location of the panels.

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Commissioning

Switch on AC miniature circuit breaker in junction box.

Switch on main AC breaker.

Communications
Plug in Sungate and connect to internet with Ethernet cable.
Check Sungate display
AC grid is not necessary for communication between microinverters and gateway
check the strength of communication
If signal is weak install the repeater
Set up monitoring system Sungate?
Follow Sungate instructions for the new installation

Notify the Letrika Sol support team that the installation has be set
Send to Letrika Sol after installation.

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Parameter

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1

13

Recommended rated input DC

power
Max. solar panel power
Max. DC input voltage
MPPT range
Min. start voltage
Max. DC short circuit current
Max input current
Operating range
Nominal apparent AC power
Nominal real AC power
Nominal reactive AC power (at
power factor 0.9)
Max. reactive power

14
16

Max. output current

Frequency range

17

Voltage range 240 V system

18

Reactive power regulation

19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

THD odd harmonics

Efficiency max.
Efficiency CEC/EURO
MPPT efficiency
Panel's ripple current
Ambient temperature
Cooling
Communication

27

Complies to

26
27
28
29

Lifetime expectancy
Limited warranty
Housing
IP protection

30

Dimensions (without mounting

brackets)
Mounting brackets

2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12

31
32
33
34
35
36

200 W - 275 W
up to 310 Wp
60 V
22 V-55 V
21 V
12 A
10.5 A
15 V- 60 V
290 VA
260 W
125 VAR
0 260 VAR (cap.,
ind.)
1.15 A
50 Hz (47.5 Hz-55 Hz)
According to
standards
180 V 270 V
According to
standards
1 (Unity)
0.8 cap. 1 ... 0.8
ind.
Dynamic regulation
<3%
96.1 %
95.5 % / 95.3 %
99.9 %
50 mA
-40 C +65 C
Natural
WMBUS 868 Mhz
(optional 915 Mhz)
EN 50438, VDE 4105,
CEI 0-21, G83/2, EN
62109-1, EN 621092,EN 61000-6-3,EN
61000-6-1, RoHS
25 years
25 years
Die casted aluminum
IP67, completely
potted (waterproof)
209x221x40mm

M8x16, distance 130

mm
Weight
cca 2 kg
AC connection system
Amphenol LTW
VTC/Wieland RST
20i3
DC connection system
Amphenol LTW H4
Night consumption (with integrated
0W
relay)
Integrated Interface Protection
as for VDE 4105
System/Anti-islanding protection

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