PVI 14TL / 20TL Installation & Operation Manual (PDF, 2.5
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1. ON OFF ON State English English Ver KeyBeep Enable AlarmBeep Disabled i 2009 12 15 21 14 Address 2 BaudRate 1 19600 219200 Figure 9 5 2 System setup menu and submenu 20TL 42 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Power PF Active Power and PowerFactor parameters can be set up through the LCD keys as well as remotely Note Only adjustable with permission of the local utility 9 3 LED Indicators The LED indicators on the front of the inverters enclosure are used as indicators of the inverters operational status LED indicator Description State Meaning E spud LED on i d prd DC power to turn on the inverters POWER states of the Not enough DC power to turn on the inverters DC source LED off s M internal circuitry Example No sun condition m LED on Inverter is generating power RUN operating state Blinking Derated running state LED on O 5s LED off 1 5s of the inverter 7 7 LED off Inverter is not generating power indicates the LEDon AC Grid is within limits GRID state of the Blinking AC Grid not within limits LED on 0 5s LED off 1 5s LED off Either AC or DC is not available at the inverter LED on A fault has occurred Slow Indicates the blinkin An Alarm has been triggered LED on 0 5s LED off 2s FAULT inverters2. 4 Verify proper spacing was followed during installation 3 Poor cooling due to improper installation 5 Observe for 30 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 6 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service 45 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Protection 2 GridV OutLim 1 Grid voltage is abnormal 1 Observe for 10 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 No AC voltage at the Grid voltage inverter exceeds the 2 Verify Grid Voltage is within range specified range 3 Improper AC wiring see section 6 1 3 Verify proper AC wiring 4 Loose AC connections 4 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service Protection 3 GridF OutLim 1 Grid frequency is out of range Grid voltage frequency is abnormal 1 Observe for 10 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 Verify grid frequency is within range 2 Loose AC connections 3 Verify proper AC wiring 4 If error does not clear Contact Solectria Customer Service Protection 4 PV1 2 VoltOver DC input voltage exceeds the specified value 1 DC over voltage 1 Observe for 30 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 Verify DC open circuit input voltage is within specified range 3 Switch off the inverters internal d
3. PVI 14TL PVI 20TL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Revision B 02014 Solectria Renewables LLC Intertek Tem vb 9 DiS Soligent 5 2 1 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B IMPORTANT REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY INFORMATION For warranty to become active this inverter must be registered To activate warranty and register inverter please visit the link below www solectria com registration Installation and Operation Manual Rev B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In this manual inverter or inverters refers to the inverter models PVI 14TL and PVI 20TL unless one of the specific models is noted This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the inverter To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the inverter the following safety symbols are used to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety instructions WARNING This indicates a fact or feature very important for the safety of the user and or which can cause serious hardware damage if not applied appropriately Use extreme caution when performing this task NOTE This indicates a feature that is important either for optimal and efficient use or optimal system operation EXAMPLE This indicates an example SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation and Operation Manual Rev B IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e
4. Grounding Conductor EGC The stud can accept a single copper conductor ranging from 8 to 10 AWG AC ECG shall be sized per local code requirements The AC EGC is connected to the stud via an M5 nut A crimp lug is available in the accessory box provided Torque 10 in lbs Figure 6 1 AC Wire amp Grounding connections 22 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 6 1 AC Interconnections to Grid Description Configuration Inverter Compatibility A Li 4 Wire WYE 3 phase N Compatible with 14TL Neutral GND Compatible with 20TL 3 Wire WYE 3 phase Neutral jumper wire connected to GND at the Compatible with 14TL inverter Compatible with 20TL A t 3 Wire Delta z i 3 phase Delta 4 Neutral jumper N Compatible with 14TL wire connected to GND at the inverter Compatible with 20TL Other Configurations All other configurations not mentioned in this document such as Phase Corner Grounded Delta Not compatible with 14TL Not compatible with 20TL Table 6 2 Allowable AC interconnections to Grid 23 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 7 SolrenView External Monitoring PVI 14TL and 20TL inverters include an option for a SolrenView gateway integrated with the inverters wiring box This device can be used for the purpose of monitoring and data logging The SolrenView gateway can be factory installed distributor installed or fi
5. Renewables Limited Warranties do not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems These warranties do not apply to and Solectria Renewables will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a The product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b The product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations acts of God or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the Solectria Renewables product specifications including high input voltage from generators or lightning strikes c The product if repairs have been made to it other than by Solectria Renewables or its authorized trained service personnel d The product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer e The product if its original identification trademark serial number markings have been defaced altered or removed f The product if it has been damaged in shipping unless approved in writing by Solectria Renewables g The product if damaged by customer connections or any items installed by customer or installation company including third party monitoring h Any installation and opera
6. Renewables reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement of the product All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Solectria Renewables Solectria Renewables will attempt to repair the unit within a reasonable time period No provision will be made for reimbursement of lost energy production Parts Only Limited Warranty Coverage The parts only warranty includes parts needed to provide repairs to the product Solectria Renewables will at its sole option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and or replacements Solectria Renewables reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement of the product All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Solectria Renewables 49 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B All labor travel expenses and shipping are excluded from this warranty and an estimate must be paid prior to the dispatching a of a Solectria Renewables technician For three phase isolated inverters 10kW and higher Within the Continental United States and Canada Solectria Renewables warranty on three phase inverters 10kW and higher excluding TL products covers parts travel and labor necessary to repair the product and shipment of parts to and from the customer via a Solectria Renewables selected
7. VDC Operating Input Voltage 180 580 260 580 VDC MPPT Input Voltage Range 300 540 300 550 VDC MPPT Trackers 2 with 4 Fused Inputs per Zone Maximum Operating Input Current 30 35 Amps per Zone Table 12 4 DC Input Specifications 12 4 Temperature Derating Curve 100 70 Power Level 50 60 Ambient Temperature 12 5 Internal Circuit Diagram The basic power flow within the PVI 14TL 20TL series of inverters is below Note that the GFDI circuit is not depicted PV1 PV1 PV2 PV2 INV Filter AC_Switcl EMI Filter e ir YYYA YYYA MM e XN DC Switch e EMI Filter DC DC t e Surge Protector e EMI Filter DC DC tI Surge Protector e Surge Protector Figure 12 1 Simplified Internal Circuit Diagram for PVI 14TL 20TL Series Inverters 56 PE Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 13 Appendices Appendix A PVI 14TL 20TL datasheet http www solren com datasheets PVI 14 28TL Datasheet pdf Appendix B String Sizing Tool http www solren com stringSizing html Appendix C Contact Information Solectria Renewables LLC 360 Merrimack Street Building 9 2 floor Lawrence Massachusetts
8. Weight 11 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B The ambient temperature must be between 25 C and 50 C for full power and continuous operation The inverter will automatically reduce power or may shut down to protect itself if ambient air temperature is outside the normal operating range of 25 C to 50 The National Electrical Code NEC requires the inverter to be connected to a dedicated circuit and no other outlets or device may be connected to this circuit See NEC Articles 690 and 705 The NEC also imposes limitations on the size of the inverter and the manner in which it is connected to the utility grid See NEC Articles 690 and 705 for guidance within the US The cooling air exhausts are at the left right and back of the inverter As the air intake is below the inverter section of the unit there should be at least 24 inches of clear space at the bottom of the enclosure Air should be able to flow all around the unit for proper ventilation It is also recommended to have at least 12 inches of clearance on the left and right sides Air should be able to flow behind the unit from below it to above it See figure 3 3 for details A minimum distance of 12 inches must be clear above the inverter for ventilation If you are installing the inverter in a utility vault or electrical closet the air circulation must be sufficient for heat dissipation Provide external ventilation to maintain an ambient condition of 50 or less for
9. array and the AC output from the grid 6 Main housing does not contain any serviceable parts opening this section voids Inverters warranty D Wiring Box Figure 1 3 PVI 20TL Inverter Interface Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 8 46in 21 42in 544mm 215mm OO OQ UD 5 0000000066080 00 CEORORODOHO ORO OC IO OPOHDEO ORO OROBO QBOROEOROROROROEORM IO OPOHDEOORORORORO OROPOROCOHOROHORORU IO OROHDEOHOHO OHORO QBOROEOROROLOROROR MS ID OROHD ORO ORO ORO QEOROZOROROEOROLOR a IO OP OHD OR ORO OHODO 959595909995959595265 9 9 c A 0000 L 8901 Figure 1 4 PVI 14TL amp PVI 20TL Inverter Dimensions 10 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 2 Site Preparation and Inverter Placement The inverter is comprised of a NEMA 3R enclosure containing electrical and electronic components and AC and DC integrated disconnects ES If the inverter is mounted outside ensure that the enclosure remains closed during the installation process in case of rain or snow Leaving the cover off during installation will void the warranty Only the wiring box cover should be removed during
10. establish Internet connectivity soon after the inverters are commissioned NOTE f a third party monitoring service is installed SRV mode should be set to off NOTE Enabling SRV Mode when the SolrenView com data monitoring service has not been purchased will result in unnecessary wear and tear on the Solren View gateway To enable SolrenView com data monitoring 1 Select Config on the Main Menu then press ENTER 2 Select SRV Mode function on the Config Menu then press ENTER 3 The SRV Monitoring function will be displayed Press ENTER to modify the setting 4 Press the DOWN button to change the setting to ON 5 Press the ENTER button to accept the setting change 7 9 Viewing and setting the Date Time When the SolrenView web based monitoring service is purchased and functioning it is normally not necessary to set or maintain the time on the inverter The time will automatically be set and adjusted based on the inverter s time zone NOTE The date is only editable if SRV Mode is off 34 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B To view the date and time 1 First select Config on the Main Menu then press ENTER 2 Select the Date Time option on the Config Menu then press ENTER 3 The current date will be displayed Note The date is only editable if SRV Mode is off When SRV Mode is on the date and time is automatically set 4 Press the ENTER button to begin changing the date The month will flash indicating that t
11. full power The ambient temperature should be kept as low as possible at all times for optimal inverter operation and life 3 Inverter Mounting WARNING Any lifting or moving of the inverter requires at least two people Moving of the crate pallet requires at least three people 3 1 Checking for Shipping Damage The inverter is thoroughly checked and tested rigorously before it is shipped Even though it is packed in a crate and pallet for delivery the inverter can be damaged during shipping by poor handling trucking or transfer station activity Please inspect the inverter thoroughly after it is delivered If any damage is seen immediately notify the shipping company to make a claim If there is any question about potential shipping damage contact Solectria Renewables Photos of the damage will be helpful in documenting potential shipping damage e Donot accept the unit if box or pallet is visibly damaged or if you note visible damage when signing shipping company receipt e Note damage on shipping papers with the truck driver Report damage immediately to the shipping company e Donot remove the unit from pallet packaging if damage is evident e If it is determined that the unit must be returned a RMA number must be obtained from Solectria Renewables prior to shipping the unit back 12 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 3 2 Removing the Inverter from the Crate Pallet and Moving the Inverter into Place It is recom
12. in a dM Fast Inverter has shutdown to protect itself stays on for fault condition a blinking O 5s stays off 0 55 LED out No fault Table 9 1 LED messages 43 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 10 Troubleshooting and Inverter Messages Although the inverter is designed for many years of power production there may be instances where error messages may are displayed on the LCD screen This table can be used to help identify the error and resolve it Type Name Definition Possible causes Recommended solutions Alarm 1 TempSensorErr Abnormal temperature reading 1 Internal temperature sensor is making poor contact 1 Verify temperature reading off of the display 2 Switch off the inverters internal disconnects 2 Temperature sensor is damaged 3 Switch the Inverter back on 4 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service Alarm 2 SPICommErr Inverters internal communication failure 1 Poor connection of the inverters internal communication connector 1 Observe for 5 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 Switch off the inverters internal disconnects 3 Switch the Inverter back on 4 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service Alarm 3 IntFanErr Inverters internal fan can t be seen externally is not operating properly 1 Fan service li
13. it may be necessary to override these settings or to manually configure the TCP IP settings NOTE The network router must be 10T capable gt NOTE Customers using SolrenView AIR do not need to setup TCP IP as this is done in the factory prior to shipping the inverter Viewing Current TCP IP settings 1 Select the Info function on the Main Menu and the press ENTER button 2 Information on the inverter will be displayed including the IP gateway and netmask settings Press the ENTER button to hold the display on the item of interest IF DHCP23 D 18 8 8 181 Gateway CDHCP35 19 8 8 1 Metmask DHCP 255 255 255 8 In the above example the IP address gateway and netmask values are being automatically being set through the DHCP service The exact values displayed will depend on the configuration of the network but typically are in one of three ranges 10 0 0 0 10 255 255 255 192 168 0 0 192 168 255 255 172 16 0 0 172 31 255 255 3 If the network is working on the Ethernet protocol level but the SolrenView is unable to obtain settings through the DHCP service the following will typically be displayed 30 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B IP amp Fallback 192 168 1 1 Gateway 0 8 8 4 If the network is not working on the Ethernet protocol level such as if the twisted pair Ethernet cable is not plugged in the following will be displayed LAN IP
14. wiring The inverter section cover remains on at all times gt NOTE It is recommended to store the inverter indoors before installation If the inverter is to be stored outdoors before being installed and commissioned care must be taken to avoid condensation inside the unit 2 1 Criteria for device mounting Because the power electronics are within the rainproof enclosure the inverter can be mounted outdoors The maximum life for the inverter can be achieved by mounting the unit in a clean dry and cool location For optimal electrical system efficiency use the shortest possible AC and DC cables and use the maximum allowable cable size Install the inverter in an accessible location following local electric codes for enclosure proximity to other equipment Although the inverter is designed to function at full power continuously up to 50 C ambient temperature for optimal inverter life and performance do not mount the inverter in direct sunlight especially in hot climates If the unit must be mounted in direct sunlight a sun shield is recommended but not reqiured It is recommended that the inverter is mounted on the north side of buildings or on the north side of a ground mount PV array A CAUTION Please follow these guidelines Be sure to verify load capacity of wall or mounting area where the inverter would be mounted Inverter Model Weight PVI 14TL 141 Ibs PVI 20TL 132 Ibs Table 2 1 Inverter
15. 01843 USA Tel 978 683 9700 Fax 978 683 9702 Sales general info inverters solectria com Customer Support service solrectria com Website www solren com Appendix D Authorized Distributors See website for complete and updated listing http www solren com distributors Appendix E UL1741 IEEE 1547 CSA22 2 107 1 Authorization to Mark 57 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 165 Main Street Cortland NY 13045 Intertek Telephone 888 347 5478 Facsimile 607 758 9608 www intertek ellsemko oom Listing Certificate The following Company product s is listed for use with the ETL cETL Listed Mark s Standard s Standard for Inverters Converters Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Recourses UL 1741 Standard for General Use Power Supplies CSA C22 2 No 107 1 01 Reaffirmed 2006 with Interim Certification Requirements for Utility Interconnected Inverters Technical Information Letter T 1 L No 1 43 Company Solectria Renewables LLC Lawrence MA USA Product s Grid Tie PV Inverter Model s PVI I4TL 208 PVI 20TL 480 US LISTED Intertek aD Date September 4 2013 If you have any further questions please feel free to call me at 1 847 718 6326 S Sincerely ve Melissa Mueller oe Et me gS ETL Directory Coordinator Intertek Testing Services NA Inc C 545 E Algonquin Road Arlington Heights IL gt 58
16. Allelectrical installations shall be performed in accordance with the local American or Canadian electrical codes e The inverter contains no user serviceable parts Please contact Solectria Renewables or a Solectria Renewables authorized system installer for maintenance See Appendix C for Solectria Renewables contact information and authorized system installers e Before installing or using the inverter please read all instructions and caution markings this manual on the inverter as well as on the PV modules e Connection of the inverter to the electric utility grid must be completed after receiving prior approval from the utility company and must only be performed by qualified personnel e Completely cover the surface of all PV modules with an opaque material before wiring them PV arrays produce electrical energy when exposed to light and could create a hazardous condition SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRESCRIPTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES e Tous les travaux d installation lectrique doivent tre ex cut s en conformit aux normes lectriques locales ainsi qu la norme nationale am ricaine et canadienne e Le PVI ne contient aucune pi ce requ rant un entretient effectu par l utilisateur Pour toute maintenance veuillez consulter Solectria Renewables ou un installateur agr e par Solectria Renewables les coordonn es de Solectria Renewables et des installateurs agr es sont indiqu es sur le site web de Solectria Renewab
17. G Meter Info Figure 7 6 Main Menu The Main Menu allows the user to configure and monitor the inverter The selected menu option is shown with an arrow on the left Please note that the display only shows two menu options at a time and will scroll to show the other options Press the DOWN or UP button to change the selected menu option as indicated by the arrow Press the ENTER button to activate the selected function or submenu 7 6 Establishing Ethernet Connectivity Before SolrenView web based monitoring can function the inverter must be networked to the Internet To connect the inverter to the network 1 Locate the Ethernet port on the bottom of the SolrenView gateway 2 Install a CAT5 CAT5e or CAT6 networking cable between the SolrenView gateway and router switch firewall If molded cables cannot be used we suggest using a network cable tester to ensure cable and crimp quality NOTE The green link and yellow activity LEDs only light when the Solren View gateway is powered 29 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 7 7 Setting up TCP IP Networking Connection to the Internet and to the SolrenView web based monitoring service requires a functioning TCP IP protocol This protocol runs over twisted pair Ethernet wiring and requires certain connections to properly operate By default the SolrenView gateway should automatically configure TCP IP address from a network router by using the DHCP protocol In certain cases
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19. M 2 Inputs T Inverter 1MPPT W 7 I Zone S PV2 d N PVI m INI PVI at NM input LTT Inverter 1 MPPT 10 Zone E T Table 5 2 Internal String Combiner Bypass Options 21 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 6 AC Connections at the Inverter For the 3 phase AC wiring for both PVI 14TL and PVI 20TL five conductors are recommended one per phase along with a neutral and an AC equipment ground as per local requirements 90 rated copper conductors must be used The integrated disconnect switch terminals are listed for 75 wire see NEC 310 10 or Canadian Electrical Code regarding temperature ratings of wire and terminals Temperature derating voltage drop and other considerations may dictate that larger than minimum wire sizes be used Verify that wire size choices meet local codes and are properly sized to reduce voltage drop Typical Recommended Minimum Maximum Inverter AC Number of Continuous Min AC Wire AC Wire Torque Model Voltage AC Size Size Output Interconnection Conductors Current Breaker Fuse Size 4 1 per 8 AWG PVI 14TL 208VAC phase plus 90 C Cu 10 In Ib neutral 4 1 per 8 AWG PVI 20TL 480VAC phase plus 90 C Cu 10 In Ib neutral Table 6 1 AC Customer Connections and Interconnection Information The inverter includes an M5 stud for the connection of an AC Equipment
20. Manual Rev B 2 Connect the SolrenView Monitoring Harness to the bottom of the SolrenView Gateway by plugging the six pin Molex connection into the bottom of the Gateway The connector is keyed so it cannot be installed incorrectly Connectors are as follows 3 Connect the green connector end of the SolrenView Monitoring Harness to the 5 pin socket on the Subcombiner PCB board at location P1004 4 Mount the SolrenView Gateway into the mounting location orientating the gateway as shown below Torque to 8 in lbs SOLECTRIA HEWABLES Figure 7 3 SolrenView Gateway Installed into Subcombiner 26 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 7 2 One Gateway Several Inverters For multiple inverters at one location it is possible to use one gateway with several inverters Connect inverter s RS 485 together using standard RJ 45 Ethernet patch cords and plugging these into RJ 45 jacks at each inverter on right side of wiring board Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet jack on the logger installed in either the first or the last inverter to router or switch for connection to the customer s broadband internet service Inverter ID 2 Inverter ID 1 m Figure 7 4 Multiple Inverters Single SolrenView unit 7 3 Communication Connection There are two RS485 signal ports on the inverter labeled RS485 1 and RS485 2 The wires are labeled 1 to 8 from left to right as shown in below No Color Functi
21. Qm CD I 00 T UI ED D ED OI D DI D e UD ED D ED CN D GI UT za ROSES 2000 55565 eoo Ly o Figure 5 2 Diagram of Wire Connections For Use With Dual MPPT Zone The two MPPT zones can be combined by using the following configuration as shown in Figure 5 3 Jumper wire between J1 amp J3 for positive terminals jumper second wire between J2 amp J4 for negative terminals 9 pe Le 9 A 1 2 a n T MW ee je ae 8 e pee 1 MPPT Tol To a working alone DA e o EE EU EZ ED DU D D D T EN 5569 e D ojojoj Figure 5 3 Diagram of Wire Connections For Use With One Combined MPPT Zone 19 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 90 C copper conductors must be used for wiring The inverter terminals are listed for 75 C wire see NEC 310 10 or the Canadian Electrical Code regarding temperature ratings of wire and terminals Temperature derating factors voltage drop and other considerations may dictate that larger than minimum wire sizes be used Verify that any wire size choices meet local codes DC wirin Conductors Configuration Max DC Wire Size Torque connection p
22. Unk hour Hetmask 299 299 299 D Manually Configuring Network Settings To manually configure network settings 1 Select Config from the Main Menu then press ENTER 2 Select LAN from the Config Menu then press ENTER 3 Select the DHCP function then press ENTER to edit the setting 4 Press the DOWN button to turn DHCP Mode Off then press ENTER to save this setting The DHCP Mode setting will now show OFF 5 Press the DOWN button to access the Static IP setting 6 Press ENTER to modify the Static IP value 7 Specify each of the four octet values 0 255 one at a time Press the UP button to increment the octet Press the DOWN button to decrement the octet Press the ENTER button to accept the octet Press the ESCAPE button to cancel entry at any point When the fourth octet is entered the entry will be saved 31 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 8 Press the DOWN button to access the Gateway setting Change in the same manner that the Static IP was modified 9 Press the DOWN button to access the Netmask setting Change in the same manner that the Static IP was modified Automatically Configuring Network Settings When shipped from the factory the SolrenView gateway uses DHCP to configure the TCP IP settings If the gateway has been changed to use static IP address the following instructions will explain how to turn on DHCP To configure the SolrenView gateway to use DHCP 1 Select Config
23. e circuit panel breaker off and the PV module strings disconnected AC and DC disconnect switches at the inverter must also remain of during termination WARNING All electrical wiring must be done by electrically qualified personal in accordance to local and national electrical code WARNING Before connecting the DC conductors of the PV array to the inverter verify the polarity of the conductors WARNING Open all fuse holders and remove fuses before wiring Verify correct polarity and voltage before installing fuses WARNING Before connecting the DC conductors of the PV array to the inverter fuse terminal or bypass them verify that the DC voltage is less than 600Vdc in all conditions DC voltages over 600V will damage the inverter Configure the array such that the open circuit voltage will never exceeds 600 Vdc Warranty is voided if more than 600Vdc is applied to the DC section of the inverter WARNING Fuses in the inverter s fused combiner must only be replaced with the same type and rating fuses as originally installed A maximum of 16 total DC conductors 8 positive amp 8 negative can be connected and fused at 15A as shown in Figure 5 1 below DC input 2 MPPTs working independently 1 MPPT working alone Wires 8 strings 10AWG Figure 5 1 String Configurations 18 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B o eo a 1 3 2 R 8 ejerejelelrejeie o ol lg
24. e inverter is listed for use with ungrounded floating PV arrays only By following this manual the inverter can be installed and operated safely This installation guide is used as a reference for commissioning and as a guideline on how to use the inverter most effectively Feeding power back to the grid involves conversion of the DC voltage from the PV array to grid compatible AC voltage by inverting DC to AC This unit feeds power into a standard three phase commercial industrial institutional or electrical utility facility s electrical system which is connected to the electrical grid If the PV system and inverter are providing the same amount of electrical power that the facility is using then no power is taken from or fed into the utility grid If the facility is using more power than the PV system is providing then the utility grid provides the balance of power If the facility is using less power than the PV system is generating then the excess is fed into the utility grid Be sure to follow local regulations regarding net metering and interconnection in your local area Note that some utilities need to change their revenue kWh meter for proper net metering measurement and billing Photovoltaic PVI 14TL Electrical Pens PVI 20TL Grid Inverter Figure 1 1 Grid Tied Inverter Application Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 14TL Inverter Enclosure 2 Control Keys There are 6 control keys to switch between d
25. eld installed From the inverter a user can configure and monitor the inverter using a human machine interface HMI This HMI consists of the LCD display and four buttons 3 SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES Eac 1201kWh Pac 14 kW Figure 7 1 SolrenView Gateway only To reduce the risk of electric shock you should never attempt to open the inverter DC or AC enclosure doors or perform any service or troubleshooting without prior training Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the inverter please read the entire manual a WARNING SolrenView gateway connections must be made by qualified personnel The back side of SolrenView gateway provides connectivity to the data monitoring system Solectria Renewables own SolrenView com data monitoring system can be interfaced using Ethernet over twisted pair 24 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 7 1 SolrenView Logger Installation If not pre ordered from the factory only To reduce the risk of electric shock you should never attempt to open the inverter DC or AC enclosure doors or perform any service or troubleshooting without prior training Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the inverter please read the entire manual n WARNING SolrenView gateway installation must be made by qualified personnel 1 Locate the location where the SolrenView Gateway to be installed Figure 7 3 Mounting Location in Detail 25 Installation and Operation
26. er rights which may vary from state to state or province to province WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES 52 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT AND b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USERS RISK WARNING LIMITATIONS ON USE Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that Solectria Renewables products are not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Solectria Renewables makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes 11 2 Return Material Authorization Policy Please review our Return Merchandise Authorization Policy below Obtaining a required Return Material Authorization Before returning a product directly to Solectria Renewables you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product shipments will be refu
27. escriptions eee tette eee te ottenere cive ase eene iu eg 39 9 3 LED IndiCatots onte eet mrt ee eh rr ut ond 43 10 Troubleshooting and Inverter Messages inner 44 11 Product Warranty and RMA Policy ccsssscccccecsssessnsececececessesnaecececseseseaeaeeeeecssseseaaeaeeeeeeesseaaaaeeeesens 48 T1 EE Warraflty ener eee een re Go er c Ee ee aeneo oto eae en 48 11 2 Return Material Authorization Policy in 53 12 Technical Data 5er et ree rot menti eer eben metere epi oret 55 12 1 Output AC Sp cifications satin es ee eee rp eei eee 55 12 2 Other Specifications er or ed tu t RV IA TS I detis 55 12 3 Input DC PV Specifications enean 56 12 4 T mperat re D rating Cuve eerte me bee 56 12 5 Internal Circuit Did gram oe e EE eee ea 56 13 Neelo o tit tret eer eee ee ue BR e eee 57 Appendix A PVI 14TL 20TL datasheet ere 57 Appendix B String Sizing 3 5 temet e tiet 57 Appendix C Contact Information sise 57 Appendix D Authorized Distributors iii 57 Appendix E UL1741 IEEE 1547 CSA22 2 107 1 Authorization to 57 1 Introduction The PVI 14TL and PVI 20TL are commercial dual MPPT three phase grid tied transformerless PV inverters designed to be interconnected to the electric utility grid Th
28. f 212 inches of space available on both sides In the case of two or more inverters are installed side by side then there should be minimum of 24 inches available between inverters for adequate access and cooling e There should be a minimum of 224 inches of space available from the bottom of the inverter 14 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Td P P E E LP d P E a AP AT ESS 12 0 in 305mm 12 0 in 24 0 in 610mm EN 24 0 in 610mm iS E ON Figure 3 3 Clearance Requirements Remove the side covers between the wiring box and the inverter section to get access to the handles in order to lift the inverter safely At least two people are required to lift the inverter Return side covers when mounting is complete Drill 6 holes with a 13 32 inch drill bit and install expansion bolts available in accessory box Secure the bracket to the wall using six 5 16 X 25 screws as shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Inverter Wall Bracket Mounting 15 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Remove the two side covers prior to inverter Seien i installation as shown in Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Inverter Side Panels Install the inverter on the wall bracket and make sure that the top and bottom hooks of the inverter are engaged with the bracket as shown in Figure 3 6 Reinstall side cover on the inverter using four M4
29. fe has expired 1 Observe for 5 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 Switch off the inverters internal disconnects 2 Fan connector is making a poor connection 3 Switch the Inverter back on 4 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service 44 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Alarm 4 ExtFanErr One of the three external fans is not operating properly 1 Fan is blocked 1 Observe for 5 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 Switch off the inverters internal disconnects 2 Fan service life has ended 3 Check the fan blades for debris 3 Fan socket connecter is making a poor connection 4 Switch the Inverter back on 5 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service Alarm 5 EepromErr Internal alarm 1 A problem with the inverters internal memory 1 Observe for 5 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service Protection 1 OverTemp Ambient temperature or temperature inside inverter is too high 1 Ambient temperature outside the inverter is too high 1 Confirm that external ambient temperature is within the specified range of operating temperature 2 Verify air inlet and outlet are not blocked 2 Fan is blocked 3 Verify fan is not blocked
30. from the Main Menu and press ENTER 2 Select LAN from the Config Menu and press ENTER 3 Select the DHCP function and press ENTER to edit this setting 4 Press the DOWN button to turn DHCP Mode On and press ENTER to save this setting The DHCP Mode setting will now show ON Setting Fallback IP Address When the SolrenView gateway is set to use DHCP but is unable to acquire an IP address lease it will fallback to using a specified IP address after a few seconds To specify a fallback IP 1 Select Config on the Main Menu and press ENTER 2 Select LAN from the Config Menu and press ENTER 3 Confirm that the DHCP Mode setting shows ON The Fallback IP is only available when DHCP is turned on 4 Press the Down button to show the Fallback IP setting 5 To change the Fallback IP press the ENTER button 6 Specify each of the four octet values 0 255 one at a time Press the UP button to increment the octet Press the DOWN button to decrement the octet Press the ENTER button to accept 32 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B the octet Press the ESCAPE button to cancel entry at any point When the fourth octet is entered the entry will be saved 7 Press the DOWN button to show the Gateway IP setting 8 To change the Gateway press the ENTER button 9 When DHCP is on the Gateway can either be auto detected or manually specified 10 To configure the SolrenView gateway to auto detect the gateway from the DHCP
31. his portion of the date can be changed with the buttons Press the UP button to increment the month and the DOWN button to decrement the month Press the ENTER button to accept the month Press the ESCAPE button to cancel and return to the menu Days and years can be set in a similar manner 5 Press the ENTER button to begin changing the time The format is HH MM SS and hours are shown in 24 hour format The hour will flash indicating that this portion of the time can be changed with the buttons Press the UP button to increment the hour and the DOWN button to decrement the hour Press the ENTER button to accept the hour value Press the ESCAPE button to cancel and return to the menu Minutes and Seconds can be set in a similar manner 7 10 Rebooting the SolrenView Gateway If the SolrenView Gateway cannot communicate over the Internet or is not updating inverter data it may need to be rebooted To reboot SolrenView gateway 1 First select Config on the Main Menu then press ENTER 2 Select the Reboot option from the menu and press ENTER 3 The Reboot monitor prompt will be shown Press the ENTER button to reboot the SolrenView gateway 7 11 Resetting the SolrenView Gateway to Factory Defaults It may be necessary to reset the SolrenView gateway to factory defaults This does not reset the inverter core nor shutdown the inverter for any period of time NOTE Resetting the SolrenView gateway will also clear events revenue grade KYZ coun
32. isconnects 4 Switch the Inverter back on 5 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service 46 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Protection 5 PV1 2 Reverse DC inputs connected with incorrect polarities 1 PV positive pole and negative pole are connected in reverse 1 Verify DC voltage polarity is correct on all inputs 2 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service Protection 6 GFCI Err DC leakage current is above recommend value 1 Excessive parasitic capacitance on PV module due to insulation failure 1 Observe for 10 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 Abnormal grounding conditions 2 Contact System installer to check installation for possible Ground Fault 3 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service Protection 7 IntProtectA Z Internal problem within the inverter 1 One of the inverters internal protection features was triggered causing the inverter to shut down 1 Observe for 10 minutes and see whether the alarm is cleared automatically 2 If error does not clear contact Solectria Customer Service Fault 1 IntFaultATO Internal noncritical fault within the inverter 1 A fault occurred internally within the inverter 1 The inverter will restart once the fault is cleared 2 If error does not clear co
33. isplay menus to configure the settings on the LCD 2 LcD LCD screen displays all measured values and parameters 3 LED indicators There are four LED indicators used to signal the operating status of the inverter 4 Conduit Knockouts From left to right DC inputs and equipment ground 4 AC output amp ground terminals 1 Signal port 1 A Spare to be used as needed 1 5 DC disconnect Switch Built in lockable disconnect switch used to disconnect the DC input to the inverter 6 AC disconnect Switch Built in lockable disconnect switch used to disconnect the AC output from the PV inverter 9 Main housing does not contain any serviceable parts opening this section voids Inverters warranty Wiring Box Figure 1 2 PVI 14TL Inverter Interface Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 20TL Inverter Enclosure Control Keys There are 6 control keys to switch between display menus and to configure the settings on the LCD LcD LCD screen displays all measured values and parameters 3 LED indicators There are four LED indicators used to signal the operating status of the inverter 4 Conduit Knockouts From left to right DC inputs and equipment ground 4 AC output amp ground terminals 1 Signal port 1 A Spare to be used as needed 1 5 Combined AC and DC disconnect Switch Built in lockable disconnect switch used to disconnect the DC input from the
34. les www solren com e Avantd installer ou d utiliser le PVI veuillez lire toutes instructions et toutes les mises en garde pr sentes dans ce manuel sur le SGI et sur les modules PV e Le raccordement du PVI au r seau lectrique ne doit tre effectu e qu apr s avoir obtenu une entente d interconnexion aupr s de la compagnie locale de distribution lectrique et uniquement par du personnel autoris et qualifi e La surface de tous les capteurs PV doivent tre recouverte enti rement d un mat riel opaque e noir avant de proc der au c blage Les capteurs PV expos s a la lumi re produisent du courant lectrique susceptible de cr er une situation de risque CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Table of Contents rone EU 7 2 Site Preparation and Inverter Placement iii 11 2 1 Criteria for device mounting iii 11 3 1nv rt r MOUNTING mit Suess ache sgn mn 12 3 1 Checking for Shipping Damage rhinite ans 12 3 2 Removing the Inverter from the Crate Pallet and Moving the Inverter into Place 13 3 3 Inverter Positioning and Mounting iii 13 4 Grounding ConriectiOTris has ier ec RE EU EN NER ER SPORE ER ONERE date Ye ve M edu Cv ved eet edet e ever pda 17 4 1 DG and AC Grounds cas PE 17 5 DC Connections from the PV Array ccccccccccscssssssssecececeseeseseeseceecessesseaeaecesecusee
35. les products these Limited Warranty provisions shall govern the parties obligations with respect to warranty coverage for defective products Product Description Standard Limited Extended Limited Parts Only Warranty Warranty Limited Warranty PVI1800 PVI2500 5 years 60 months Not Available Not Available PVI3000S PVI4000S PVI5000S 10 years 120 months Up to additional 5 years Not Available PVI5300 PVI6500 PVI7500 available PVI10KW PVI13KW PVI15KW 5 years 60 months Up to additional 15 years available Up to additional 15 years available PVI14TL PVI2OTL PVI23TL PVI28TL 10 years 120 months Up to additional 10 years available Not Available PVISOKW PVIGOKW PVI75KW PVISSKW PVI100KW 5 years 60 months Up to additional 15 years available Up to additional 15 years available SGI225 SGI250 SGI266 SGI300 SGI500 SGISOOPE SGISOOXT 5 years 60 months Up to additional 15 years available Up to additional 15 years available 48 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Warranty start date Solectria Renewables warranty begins on the date of shipment to the end user or no later than 4 months from the date of shipment by Solectria Renewables Duration of Solectria Renewables Extended Warranty Period If a warranty extension has been purchased the term is defined as an extension beyond the initial Standard Warranty period 5 years 60 m
36. mended to keep the inverter secured in the crate pallet and move it as close as possible to the final location prior to removing the inverter from the crate pallet To remove the crate from pallet unscrew the 2 Phillips screws from bottom of the crate while holding it on pallet Then lift the crate in order to remove the inverter NOTE Failure to follow these lifting guidelines may cause structural damage to the inverter and void the warranty ij WARNING Do not install the inverter on or over combustible surfaces or materials WARNING Severe injury or death could occur if the inverter mounting fails and falls on a person NOTE The weight of the inverter will exert an added load to the wall or area where mounted Be sure to verify proper load capacity of mounting area NOTE Always use all the 6 mounting plate fasteners 3 3 Inverter Positioning and Mounting Correct mounting position for the inverter is vertical A maximum tilt of 15 in backward direction is allowed as shown in figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Mounting of Inverter Allowed 13 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Do not install the inverter forward tilted upside down or laying on its back figure 3 2 7 AS Figure 3 2 Mounting of inverter Not Allowed The minimum distances that must be met are shown in Figure 3 3 e There should be a minimum o
37. non expedited surface freight Outside of the Continental US For Alaska Hawaii and all other installation locations Solectria Renewables will supply necessary parts and labor as needed for warranty repairs however travel is not included Solectria Renewables will only provide non expedited freight shipping of parts The warranty does not include customs fees broker fees or other taxes that may be imposed by any government agency For three phase inverters PVI14TL PVI2OTL PVI23TL PVI28TL and single phase inverters 7 5kW and lower Solectria Renewables warranty covers replacement inverters or parts necessary to repair the product and shipments of parts or replacement inverters to and from the customer via a Solectria Renewables selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada For Alaska Hawaii and all other installation locations Solectria Renewables will cover the cost of return shipment of product one way from the customer The warranty does not include customs fees broker fees or other taxes that may be imposed by the government agency The warranty does not cover travel and or labor necessary to repair the product Obtaining Service If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact the installer or place of purchase If you are unable to contact the installer place of purchase or they are unable to provide service contact Solectria Renewables directly at the number listed on the web
38. ntact Solectria Customer Service Table 10 1 Troubleshooting 47 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 11 Product Warranty and RMA Policy 11 1 Warranty Warranty Registration It is important to have updated information about the inverter location Please visit http www solectria com registration and complete the information requested for each inverter The Solectria Renewables Warranty Policy is stated below Definitions Standard Limited Warranty The initial warranty period provided for the product Extended Limited Warranty A purchased warranty for a number of years after the expiration of the Standard Limited Warranty Coverage is the same as the Standard Limited Warranty The maximum number of years for entire warranty period is 20 years for certain products Parts Only Limited Warranty A purchased warranty for a number of years after the expiration of the Standard Limited Warranty includes Parts Only additional charges apply for travel labor shipping Solectria Renewables Warranty Coverage Solectria Renewables Limited Warranties are provided by Solectria Renewables LLC Solectria Renewables and cover defects in workmanship and materials Solectria Renewables price for the products is based on inclusion of these limited warranty provisions and disclaimers In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Limited Warranty and any terms and conditions proposed by purchasers of Solectria Renewab
39. oint ALL Standard use of integrated DC terminal block string combiner box and 10 AWG 90 C Cu 10 in Ib 4 8 inputs input fusing Two standard inputs that String combiner bypass integrated string 8 AWG 90 Cu box bypass combiner box and use Not recommended 10 in Ib terminals 2 inputs separate MPPT channels see details below String combiner ps e 4 AWG 90 Cu box bypass Not recommended 10 in Ib single MPPT channel terminals 1 input see details below Table 5 1 Wire Sizes Associated with Integrated Fused PV Combiner Using only one or two inputs are not recommended for best current sharing results If needed DC input wires can be connected to the inverter as showed in table 5 2 below Warning DC fuses must be removed before any of the configurations in table 5 2 are allowed Warning Fusing at the combiner box prior of the connecting to the inverter is required for all of the connections in table 5 2 20 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B DC inputs Configuration Type Proper Wirin Wire MPPT g yp p g Zones We ta om EVIL JE m 2 Inputs Inverter 2 MPPT wa fat om Zones PV 3 M we ft g me EE ST T meo
40. on 2 ome We C s whitegreen 489 me s whebu NE Te brown cow s wom ne Table 7 1 Wiring required for RS 485 communications 27 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 7 4 Button Descriptions The SolrenView HMI is controlled by four buttons These buttons are operated by momentarily pushing the center of the button The buttons perform the following functions ESCAPE ESC UP DOWN ENTER lt To move up a level from the current menu To cancel changing a data value Hold for two seconds to STOP or START the inverter from the Main Display To scroll up within the individual menu items To increase a data value To scroll down within the individual menu items To decrease a data value To enter into the selected menu To begin to edit a data value To accept a data value SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES Eac 1201 kWh 14 kW Figure 7 5 Main Display During normal inverter operation the Main Display shows AC Energy Eac and AC Power Pac The display updates every few seconds with new data from the inverter Units are dynamically displayed based on the energy and power levels 28 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 7 5 Accessing the Menu From the Main Display press the ENTER button to access the menu 3 SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES J p leasurements et Inverter rementz Inv Events 4 Config nuerter o 3 E
41. onths For example if a 5 year extension is purchased the term becomes 10 years 120 months from date of shipment If Solectria Renewables repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the repair of the inverter or replacement shipment to the customer whichever is greater Solectria Renewables obligation to repair or replace a defective product under this warranty is contingent upon Solectria Renewables receiving full and timely payment for the warranted products and associated shipping charges Solectria Renewables Warranty Coverage is voidable at Solectria Renewables sole option if full payment for products and associated shipping charges are not received in full and in a timely manner by Solectria Renewables Please contact Solectria Renewables Customer Service for further details on other products Standard or Extended Limited Warranty Coverage Solectria Renewables will at its sole option repair or replace the defective product free of charge provided that Solectria Renewables is notified of the product defect within the Warranty Period for the product and provided that Solectria Renewables through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by the Limited Warranty Solectria Renewables will at its sole option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and or replacements Solectria
42. posits 54 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 12 Technical Data 12 1 Output AC Specifications The inverters are designed to feed power into a standard 60Hz three phase AC utility service provided within a facility with a rating of not less than the rating of the inverter s connected to it The inverter is designed to work with the range of AC voltages for a three phase service defined by IEEE 1547 2003 and ANSI C84 1 PVI 14TL PVI 20TL Unit Nominal Output Voltage 208 480 VAC Operating AC Voltage range 88 110 VAC Operating frequency 59 3 60 5 Hz Power Factor Unity gt 0 99 Total Harmonic Distortion THD 396 Continuous Output Power 14 20 kW Continuous Output Current 39 27 3 Amps Table 12 1 AC Output Specifications PVI 14TL PVI 20TL Peak Efficiency 96 796 97 4096 CEC Weighted Efficiency 9696 9796 Table 12 2 Efficiency of Inverters 12 2 Other Specifications Integrated String Combiner Option 8 Fused Position 15A 4 per MPPT Operational Ambient Temperature 13 to 140 F 25 to 60 C Derating may occur over 50 Storage Temperature 22 to 158 F 30 to 70 C Inverter Enclosure NEMA 3R Table 12 3 Other Specifications 55 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 12 3 Input DC PV Specifications PVI14TL PVI 20TL Units Absolute Maximum Input Voltage 600
43. rent A Heatsink Temperature T_int C Ambient Temperature T_ambient C DC Voltage Vpv1 DC Voltage V DC Current Ipv1 DC Current DC Voltage Vpv2 DC Voltage V DC Current Ipv2 DC Current Alarm Menu This displays inverter alarm and faults some of which may be modified with the keypad Use the J and buttons to scroll up and down through the list Pressing 4 will take the screen back to othe start menu Any fault message will be indicated in the Alarm menu 39 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 2 Alarm No Yes NoError EepromE rr Protect0010 Figure 9 3 Present fault information History Menu This menu displays inverter data history some of which may be modified with the keypad Use the and M buttons to scroll up and down through the list Pressing amp back to the start menu The following information can be found in the menu Busen Yes 1 ErrHist 2 Recent Data 3 Version 4 Etot 3 History gt NoError 1 512010 12 15 20 50 SPI CommError 2 Ed2010 12 15 20 59 IntProtect1 Up to 100 entries of most recent fault messages are recorded and retrieved The latest 21 days operation history data is available Product software hardware and serial number information Cumulative generated power information Enter day offset 2 B 12 15 gt RunT h Ene
44. rgy KW Pmax KWh IEEE1547 SN 11481220003 DSPVer 0 01 LCDVer 0 01 Etot KWh Figure 9 4 1 History Menu and Submenu 14TL 40 J will take the screen Installation and Operation Manual Rev B No NoError Yes 1 St2010 12 15 20 50 SPI CommError 2 Ed2010 12 15 20 59 IntProtect1 3 History gt 1 ErrHist 2 Recent Data 3 Version 4 Etot Enter day offset B 12 15 2 Figure 9 4 1 History Menu and Submenu 20TL RunT Energy Pmax KW KWh Mach Ver Serial Number Etot KWh 41 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B Settings Menu The inverter parameters can be adjusted by using commands in the settings menu as shown in the figure 9 5 below ON OFF ON 1 Power ON OFF qno 2 Language oEnglish 4 Setting 3 Sounds 4 SysTime 5 Commun 6 MPPTScan 7 Arc Setup KeyBeep Enabled AlarmBeep Disabled 2009 12 15 gt 21 14 ARC Operation 1 lt Enable gt Enable 2 Cycle min Address 2 ARC Clear 60 gt BaudRate 1 CleraErr 3 Manual 1 9600 2 19200 Figure 9 5 1 System setup menu and submenu 14TL 4 Setting 1 Power ON OFF 2 Language 3 Sounds 4 SysTime 5 Commun
45. seauseeeeeesseeseaeseeeeeseseesees 18 6 AC Connections at the 1 siennes 22 6 1 AC Interconnections to Grid sise 23 7 SolrenView e EEN 24 7 1 SolrenView Logger Installation If not pre ordered from the 25 7 2 One Gateway Several Inverters iii 27 7 3 Communication Connection sis entree enne enne 27 7 6 Establishing Ethernet Connectivity iii 29 7 7 Setting up TCP IP Networking nhe nennen traten nnne inen nnns innen 30 Manually Configuring Network Settings iii 31 Automatically Configuring Network Settings 32 Setting Fallback IPzAddress eere eso e iue mr estes ivi Ee E eee ERR EET 32 7 8 Enabling SolrenView Web based Monitoring 34 7 9 Viewing and setting the Date Time iii 34 7 10 Rebooting the SolrenView Gateway inner 35 7 11 Resetting the SolrenView Gateway to Factory Defaults esses enne 35 7 12 AMI Mend Ici UEM 36 8 Commissioning the Inverter PV System iii 37 T rning on the Inverter oo cete terere esee vtt derit 37 aurum 37 Turning off 1596245 iii 37 9 LED anid IbHIi orc 38 OD LGD acy UU E 38 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 9 2 Screen D
46. sed and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location Refer to the terms and conditions statement provided when the item was purchased for details Restocking fees may apply Information Solectria Renewables needs when you are obtaining service 1 The model name and serial number of your product 2 The reason for return Preparing the product for shipping 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging 2 Include the following a The RMA number supplied by Solectria Renewables clearly marked on the outside of the box b A return address to which the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable 53 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B c A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours d A brief description of the problem Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Solectria Renewables customer service representative Returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and de
47. server select the Autodetect option in using the HMI Autodetect is the special gateway value of 0 0 0 0 11 To configure the SolrenView gateway to use a manual gateway specify each of the four octet values 0 255 one at a time Press the UP button to increment the octet Press the DOWN button to decrement the octet Press the ENTER button to accept the octet Press the ESCAPE button to cancel entry at any point When the fourth octet is entered the entry will be saved 12 Press the DOWN button to access the Netmask setting Change in the same manner that the Fallback IP was modified 33 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 7 8 Enabling SolrenView Web based Monitoring Before SolrenView web based monitoring can function the inverter must be networked to the Internet see sections 6 12 through 6 15 for more details As explained in section 6 data logging is one of the main functions of the SolrenView gateway This option is turned on with the SRV Mode setting Once enabled the SolrenView gateway will periodically update various operational values and send this data to the SolrenView web based monitoring service If SRV Mode is turned on and the gateway is unable to transfer data to the monitoring service then data will accumulate in a queue on the SolrenView gateway This queue is stored in non volatile flash memory After a few weeks the data queue will become full and the oldest data will be lost so it is important to
48. site in the customer service section for your product Solectria Renewables may send personnel to a jobsite or contract authorized trained service personnel to service replace components Reimbursement for contracted services Solectria Renewables will submit a purchase order to the designated service personnel before work is performed This purchase order will cover time expected for the required service and most likely an allocation for travel time There is a flat rate for inverter replacements Direct returns may be performed according to the Solectria Renewables Return Material Authorization Policy In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Solectria Renewables Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms 50 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or The dated distributor or dealer installer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty Solectria Renewables provides technical assistance Monday Friday 8 30am 7pm EST and on call technical support is provided outside normal business hours What does the Solectria Renewables warranty not cover Solectria
49. ter is turned on under the Config menu 36 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 8 Commissioning the Inverter PV System Before commissioning ensure that the inverter is mounted all connections are made and the inverter is ready to power up NOTE Make sure all tools parts etc are removed from the vicinity of the inverter before turning on WARNING Make a final check of all AC and DC wiring to the inverter and in the system before turning on WARNING Connecting the inverter to the electric utility grid must only be completed after receiving prior approval from the utility company Installation must be performed only by qualified personnel licensed electrician s NOTE With the PV modules connected and inverter disconnect switches still off perform a final check of the PV voltage and polarity once more using a digital volt meter and probing the positive and negative PV connections Turning on the Inverter e Turn on the dedicated three phase circuit breaker or disconnect switch at the building service For PVI 14TL turn on AC disconnect first followed by the DC disconnect e For PVI 20TL turn on the inverter s integrated disconnect Operation The inverter will connect to the electric grid when the DC voltage first exceeds 300VDC strike voltage and 200W of power is available The inverter will shut down when the DC voltage falls below 180VDC Turning off the Inverter e For PVI 14TL
50. ters and SolrenView com data queue Caution should be used with this function to avoid data loss 35 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B To reset the SolrenView gateway 1 First select Config on the Main Menu then press ENTER 2 Select the Reset All option from the menu then press ENTER 3 A message warning that the SolrenView gateway is about to be set to factory defaults will be shown Press the ESCAPE button to cancel the reset 4 Select the Yes option under Clear settings to reset the SolrenView gateway to factory defaults The Reset Storage screen will appear for a moment 7 12 HMI Menu Structure Measurements Set Inverter Inverter Events Config RG Meter Info AC Ener Power 8y Stopped Counts 8y I i I I I AC Power Err Log Date Time AC Power Baud I Pul au ulse AC Voltage Rate Clear Reboot Weight VAC Freq SRV Mode Very High I I I AC Current VAC High KYZ AC ca t oo VAC Very Low Reset All I AC Current 3 4 VAC Low ACC urrent 5 6 26 AC Current FAC Very 7 8 Low DC Voltage FAC High 5 I pparent Limit Power Power Reactive Restart Power Delay I Reactive Power Avail Password Reactive Energy Reactive Energy Internal RG Meter menu is only present if RS485 meter is detected or the KYZ Temp 1 2 3 Me
51. tion beyond the scope covered by relevant safety regulations UL1741 NFPA 70 etc i Third party monitoring equipment j Failure to perform Preventative Maintenance may void the warranty 51 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B DISCLAIMER SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES PRODUCT AND ARE WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES CONDITIONS GUARANTEES REPRESENTATIONS OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER BY CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT ANY IMPLIED WARRRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER INSTALLER ABILITY ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITED BY LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER INSTALLER ABILITY TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES
52. turn off the DC disconnect followed by the AC disconnect e For PVI 20TL turn off the inverter s integrated disconnect switch 37 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 9 LCD and LED Indicators The inverter operates automatically without the need for user interaction The LCD display and LED indicators on the front of the inverter provide valuable operating information 9 1 LCD g oC 0 JU Figure 9 1 LCD 7 7 Escape key Back end mute Confirm entering the menu confirm set point 1 when setting parameters 1 when setting parameters Figure 9 2 Key Descriptions 38 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 9 2 Screen Descriptions Main Screen Default Press appropriate keys to move from the main default screen into the start menu Start Menu 1 Measurements 2 Alarm 3 History 4 Settings 5 Power PF Measurements Menu This menu displays the data stored in the inverter memory Use the buttons to scroll up and down through the list Pressing J will take the screen back to the start menu AC Energy ETOT Cumulative AC Energy kWh Installed AC Power Pac AC Power KW AC Power output Pac AC Power Output KW Run Time RunT Hours AC1 Voltage Vab AC Voltage V AC2 Voltage Vbc AC Voltage V AC3 Voltage Vca AC Voltage V AC Freq Freq AC Frequency Hz AC1 Current la AC Current A AC2 Current Ib AC Current A AC3 Current Ic AC Cur
53. x 12 screws Torque 10 in Ib Figure 3 6 Mounting Inverter on Wall Bracket 16 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 4 Grounding Connections electrical codes by electrically qualified personal Only make AC and DC connections 1 WARNING All electrical installations shall be performed in accordance with all local directly to the terminals within the wiring box 4 1 DC and AC Grounds The inverter must be properly grounded in accordance with local code The inverter wire terminals for PVI 14TL and PVI 20TL are shown below Position Connection entry A Knockout holes for DC input wires and equipment ground B Knockout hole for AC output and ground wires C Knockout hole for communication wires D Spare knockout hole that can be used according to the customer s needs Figure 4 1 DC input amp equipment ground PVI 14TL and PVI 20TL inverters have a ground bar with four terminals used to terminate the equipment ground Torque 25 in Ib and one stud that fits M5 nut to terminate the AC ground Torque for M5 nut is 10 in Ib Note lug for stud is located in the accessory box A Warning Ground per local codes and standard M5 nut Ground Bar o 5303 n DLA U cla Figure 4 2 Wiring Connection 17 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 5 DC Connections from the PV Array gt WARNING All wiring connections at the inverter must be performed with the building AC sourc
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