PVI 101315 Installation and Operation Manual Rev. B
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1. 19 7 1 Inverter Messages inner ent ee nn tn Den men nt at 20 8 0 Product Warranty amp RMA Policy iii 22 8 1 Warranty Policy ree ERE RERBA E meet der en A ss 22 8 2 Return Material Authorization Policy nn 26 9 0 ai Reda 28 9 1 Output AG 5 lessees trt etre ver ener ra ve Eee Pv d eX v VR dede ea 28 9 2 Other Specifications ad rm d eem ete ee HT eaae Em E TRE nn va Ee Ea vr du 29 9 3 Input DC PV Specifications n nnns 29 9 4 Internal Circuit Diagram iii 31 10 05 Appehdices oie tod ertet i E 31 10 1 Appendix A PVI 10 15KW Data Sheet eene nnne eren nnn nnns reser 31 10 2 Appendix B String Sizing TOO enne nennen nennen nennt nnns sse 31 10 3 Appendix C Contact Information ccccccccccccsssssssececececessssseeeeesccsseseeaeaeeeesseeseesesasaeeeeeesseeseaaees 31 10 4 Authorized Distributors eese eee eene nnne nnne entes 31 10 5 Appendix D UL1741 IEEE 1547 CSA22 2 107 1 Listing Letter 32 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 1 0 Introduction The PVI 10KW PVI 13KW and PVI 15KW are commercial three phase grid tied PV inverters designed to be interconnected to the electric utility grid By following this manual the inverter can be installed and operated safely This installation guide is used as a reference for co2. Solectria Renewables may send personnel to a jobsite or contract with an area technician installer or other 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 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 DOCR 060011 23 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms 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 Renewables Limit
3. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES a 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 8 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 refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of
4. NOTE IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE SEQUENCE FOR TURNING OFF THE INVERTER BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY e Use the keypad to temporarily disable the power output Set Inverter gt Power Disable e Turn off the inverter s DC disconnect switch e Turn off the inverter s AC disconnect switch e Wait at least one minute for the capacitor bank to discharge DOCR 060011 16 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 6 0 LCD Display and LED Indicators The inverter operates automatically without the need for user interaction The LCD display and LED indicators on the front door of the inverter provide valuable inverter operating information 6 1 LCD Display Figure 6 1 LCD Display 6 2 Button Description To move up a level from the current menu t To scroll up or down within the individual menu items To enter into selected menu 6 3 Screen Descriptions Main Screen Default Eac XXXX kWh Press 2 or 4 or t to move from the main default screen into the Pac XX W Start Menu To enter into a selected menu item press the 2 key Start Menu 1 Measurements 2 Set Inverter 3 Monitor 4 RG Meter if installed 5 Info DOCR 060011 17 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW Measurements Menu This displays the data retrieved from the inverter Use the 1 buttons to scroll up and down through the list Pressing es will take the screen back to the start menu AC Energy C
5. 4 1 per phase 12 AWG 90 Cu 2 AWG 90 Cu 45 In Ib and neutral PVI 15KW 208VAC 3 1 per phase 6 AWG 90 Cu 2 AWG 90 Cu 45 In lb 240VAC 3 1 per phase 8 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 C Cu 45 In lb 480VAC 3 1 per phase 10 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 C Cu 45 In lb 600VAC 4 1 per phase 12 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 Cu 45 In Ib and neutral Table 4 5 Wire Sizes Associated with Inverter Unfused AC Disconnect Switch AC disconnect switch for the PVI 10 15KW is unfused The inverter must be protected with a dedicated overcurrent protection device The overcurrent protection device must be adequately rated based on the continuous output current See NEC 690 NEC 705 and NEC 240 for guidance on sizing the OCPD The table below summarizes the required ampere rating for nominal 12596 rated OCPD s Inverter AC Voltage Model 208V 240V 480V 600V PVI 10KW 35A 30A 15A 15A PVI 13KW 50A 40A 20A 20A PVI 15KW 60A 45A 25A 20A Table 4 6 Nominal 12596 Rated Backfeed OCPD Ampere Ratings Designing for less than 196 AC phase to phase voltage rise is highly recommended Minimizing wiring impedance also results in higher system efficiency Small conductors and excess wiring impedance forces the voltage at the inverter to be higher than the voltage at the service DOCR 060011 12 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW entrance W
6. 90 C copper conductors must be used The disconnect switch terminals are listed for 75 C wire see NEC 310 10 or 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 wire size choices meet local codes Minimum DC Wire Maximum Number of Inverter Size Maximum DC Wire DC Input DC Torque Model at Max DC Input Size Current Conductors Current PVI 10KW 52A 1 10 AWG 90 Cu 1 0 AWG 90 Cu 45 in lb PVI 13KW 69A 1 10 AWG 90 Cu 1 0 AWG 90 Cu 45 in lb PVI 15KW 77 1 10 AWG 90 Cu 1 0 AWG 90 Cu 45 in lb Table 4 2 Wire Sizes Associated with DC Disconnect Switch For the DC wiring with the optional integrated fused PV combiner up to 16 total conductors are required one for the grounded conductor and one for the ungrounded conductor of each string plus additional conductors for grounds see section 4 1 90 copper conductors must be used The combiner terminals are listed for 75 C wire see NEC 310 10 or Canadian Electrical Code regarding temperature ratings of wire and terminals Ungrounded conductors typically the positive DC conductors are landed in the touch safe fuse holders Grounded conductors typically the negative DC conductors are landed in the terminal block Temperature derating factors voltage d
7. FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY INCLUDING LOSS OF USE AND INTANGIBLE HARM OF ANY KIND AND ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGE OR OTHER DAMAGE ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF ANY USE MISUSE OR ABUSE OF THE PRODUCT OR THE INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION WAS PERFORMED PROPERLY OR IMPROPERLY Solectria Renewables neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the repair or replacement of the Product Exclusions of the Policy If your product is a consumer product the applicable law may not permit exclusion of implied warranties To the extent permitted by the applicable law such warranties are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty Some jurisdictions do not allow any limitations on the duration of an implied warranty or exclusions on implied warranties or on the limitation or DOCR 060011 25 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province
8. and energy 5 measurement accuracy 1 ERE otal Harmonic distortion THD 9 full lt 5 power Power Factor Unity gt 0 99 per UL1741 IEEE1547 Anti islanding protection CSA22 2 107 1 Table 9 1 AC Output Specifications PVI 10KW PVI 13KW PVI 15KW Peak Efficiency 96 7 96 9 96 6 CEC Weighted Efficiency 208V 96 0 CEC Weighted Efficiency 480V 96 0 Table 9 2 Efficiency of Inverters DOCR 060011 28 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 9 2 Other Specifications DC Ground Fault Protection Per UL 1741 DC String Combiner Range 6 8 10 12 15 20A fuses available 8 fused inputs DC Disconnect Switch Integral Break load rated NEMA 3R Operational Ambient Temperature 40 122 F 40 to 50 full power Storage Temperature 40 to 158 F 40 to 70 C Cooling Automatic Forced Convection Inverter Enclosure Rain Proof per UL1741 NEMA 3R Switching Electronics Enclosure Sealed Design Table 9 3 Other Specifications 9 3 Input DC PV Specifications Input DC from PV array Because the PV modules also have a reduction in voltage at high cell temperatures you must make sure the MPPT voltage of the strings will not drop below the minimum inverter DC input voltage in very hot temperature conditions Both the maximum open circuit voltage OCV when at cold extreme and minimum MPPT vo
9. entirety Use of Intertek s Certification mark is restricted to the conditions laid out in the agreement and in this Authorization to Mark Any further use ofthe Intertek name for the sale or advertisement of the tested material product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek Initial Factory Assessments and Follow up Services are for the purpose of assuring appropriate usage of the Certification mark in accordance with the agreement they are not for the purposes of production quality control and do not relieve the Client of their obligations in this respect Intertek Testing Services NA Inc 165 Main Street Cortland NY 13045 Telephone 800 345 3851 or 607 753 6711 Fax 607 756 6699 UL 1741 Standard for Safety Inverters Converters Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment foer use with Distributed Energy Resources 2nd Edition Issued 2010 01 28 CSA C22 2 107 1 01 Issued 2001 09 01 Ed 3 General Use Power Supplies R2006 Standards IEEE 1547 Issued 2003 06 12 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems IEEE 1547 1 Issue 2005 06 09 IEEE Standard Conformance Test Procedures for Equipment Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems Product Utility Interactive Photo Voltaic PV inverters Models PVI 10 KW PVI 13 KW and PVI 15 KW DOCR 060011 32
10. the ground fault 20 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B VAC Low Reconnecting Pac XXXXW Waiting for grid Reverse phasing amp restart PVI Pac XXXXW Min Vmpp reached AC Contact Open 978 683 9700 Vsense Err 978 683 9700 Open Phase 978 683 9700 MAG Failure 978 683 9700 Pac XXXX W PS Fail Pac XXXXW PS Wake Fail Pac W Lost Freq Lock Pac XXXXW VDC Ctrl Fail Pac XXXXW DMGI Overtemp DOCR 060011 PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW The inverter had a UL event and is in the 5 minute wait period Wait for the inverter to restart Grid voltage may not be present Check for grid voltage The VAC grid connection phasing does not match the inverter Change the phase wire positions at the inverter connection on the grid side The power point tracking has been reached The max power point tracking has reached minimum inverter operating voltage The AC contactor is open when it is being commanded to be closed Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider An internal failure of the voltage sensing circuit has occurred Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider One of the AC phases is not present at the inverter Verify that there is AC voltage on all phases at the inverter and all
11. the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location Information Solectria Renewables needs when you are obtaining service 1 The model names and serial number of your product 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 DOCR 060011 26 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW b A return address to which the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable 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 deposits Contact information Solectria Renewables LLC 360 Merrimack Street Building 9 Lawrence Massachusetts 01843 USA Tel 978 683 9700 Fax 978 683 9702 Email service solectria com Website www solectria com DOCR 06
12. 0011 27 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 9 0 Technical Data 9 1 Output AC Specifications The inverters are designed to feed power into a standard 60Hz three phase AC utility service provided within a facility by a transformer 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 10KW PVI13KW PVI 15KW Unit Operating AC Voltage range 88 110 VAC Turn on AC voltage range 92 105 VAC Default over under voltage trip points and per IEEE Std 1547 2003 Table 1 or utility specific order times codes Voltage measurement accuracy 2 Operating frequency adjustability 59 3 60 5 Hz Frequency measurement accuracy 0 1 Hz Continuous Output Power 208 240 480 600 VAC x id 5 Continuous Output Current 208VAC 28 37 42 Arms Continuous Output Current 240VAC 24 32 36 Arms Continuous Output Current 480VAC 12 16 18 Arms Continuous Output Current 600VAC 9 6 12 7 14 4 Arms Short Circuit Current Contribution Utility Short Circuit Current Output Equal to Conti Output C t A duration of 10 lide cycles qual to Continuous Output Curren rms Peak Short Circuit Current Output 75 A duration of less than 300 microseconds Uum AC current measurement accuracy 296 AC real power
13. FDI circuit When a single ground fault on an ungrounded circuit exceeding the pickup value is present in the PV array or in the DC wiring to the inverter the DC GDFI fuse will blow and a ground fault will be signaled by means of a yellow LED and a message on the front LCD display DC Ground Fault Current Pickup Maximum Trip Time PVI 10 15KW 3 A A 1s Table 4 4 DC GFDI Specifications WARNING In the event of a ground fault DO NOT TOUCH any equipment including but not limited to the inverter the PV array disconnects the PV array combiners the A PV panels the PV racking system Immediately contact the installer or another qualified person to locate and repair the source of the ground fault Be aware that normally grounded conductors and equipment may be energized and may pose a significant shock and or fire hazard WARNING If the GFDI fuse blows upon connection of one or more combined strings a ground fault in the array must be located and eliminated before proceeding The DC A ground fault is eliminated when the GFDI fuse can be replaced and remains intact Failure to obey these instructions may cause the grounded conductor to rise to potentially unsafe voltage levels WARNING Even when the DC disconnect is in the off position the ungrounded DC conductor leading up to the DC disconnect will remain live on the PV side as long as A the PV modules are in daylight The inverter side of the DC disconnect wi
14. Reset SRV Settings are cleared to factory defaults Caution This will also clear Revenue grade KYZ counters DOCR 060011 18 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 6 4 LED Indicators The LED indicators mounted on the right side of the inverter enclosure give the installer and user a quick look at what state the inverter is in and if it is operating normally GREEN POWER the unit is powered up and or feeding power to the grid RED ERROR or FAULT the inverter is not providing power due to an error or fault YELLOW indicates that a ground fault has been detected and it must be located and repaired before the inverter will function Check GFDI fuse if YELLOW LED remains solid Figure 6 2 LED Indicators DO NOT TOUCH any equipment including but not limited to the inverter the PV array A ground fault has disconnects the PV array combiners the PV YELLOW been detected in the panels the PV racking system Immediately PV array contact the installer or another qualified person to locate and repair the source of the ground fault GREEN Q RED For other LED indications please contact Solectria Renewables Customer Support 7 0 Troubleshooting and Inverter Messages Although the inverter is designed for many years of power production there may be instances where messages may be displayed on the LCD screen For ease of diagnostics most messages are displayed as a
15. SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES PVI 10KW PVI 13KW PVI 15KW INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Revision B 2012 Solectria Renewables LLC lb LISTED Intertek All information subject to change without notice Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 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 PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In this manual inverter or inverters refers to the inverter models PVI 10KW PVI 13KW and PVI 15KW 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 gt NOTE This indicates a feature that is important either for optimal and efficient use or optimal system operation EXAMPLE This indicates an exampl
16. als 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 Renewables products these Limited Warranty provisions shall govern the parties obligations with respect to warranty coverage for defective products Warranty Registration To register the product please enter the following information at http www solren com registration Duration of a Solectria Renewables Warranty Period For three phase inverters PVI 10KW and higher and for the PVI 1800 and PVI 2500 inverters the warranty period is 60 months from the date of purchase of the inverter by the end user or 64 months after the delivery date from Solectria Renewables to the distributor or the dealer installer whichever is shorter If a warranty extension has been purchased the term is defined as an extension beyond 60 months For example if a 5 year extension to 10 years total is purchased the term becomes 120 months from date of purchase For the PVI 3000 to PVI 7500 inverters the warranty period is 120 months from the date of purchase by the end user or 124 months after the delivery date from Solectria Renewables to the distributor or the dealer installer whichever is shorter If Solectria Renewables repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portio
17. connect any DC or AC power wires 4 2 DC Wiring WARNING The wiring connections of the inverter to the DC voltage from the PV strings and the AC voltage of the utility must be performed with the AC and DC disconnect switches off building AC source circuit panel breaker off and the PV module strings disconnected WARNING Before connecting the DC conductors of the PV array to the disconnect switch or optional fused combiner verify the polarity of the conductors WARNING Before connecting the DC conductors of the PV array to the disconnect A switch or optional fused combiner verify that the DC voltage is less than 475V DC in all conditions Any DC voltage over 475V will damage the inverter and void the warranty Configure the array such that the open circuit voltage never exceeds 475V when the modules experience the location s lowest expected temperature The inverter begins to produce power if the DC open circuit voltage is between 270 430V Please read the Technical Info section for details WARNING Fuses in the inverter s ungrounded optional fused combiner must only be replaced with the same type and rating fuses as originally installed DOCR 060011 9 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW For the DC wiring without an integrated fused PV combiner two conductors are required one for the grounded conductor and one for the ungrounded conductor plus additional conductors for grounds see section 4 1
18. e SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e All electrical 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 in 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 Completely cover the surface of all PV arrays with an opaque material before wiring them PV arrays produce electrical energy when exposed to light and could create a hazardous condition e The inverter enclosure and disconnects must be locked requiring a tool or key for access for protection against risk of injury to persons PRESCRIPTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES e Tousles 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 ut
19. e frequency or contact local utility provider The AC contactor or sensing circuit has failed Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider An internal failure has occurred in one or more of the cores Turn the DC and AC off restart the inverter The inverter may need to be inspected and serviced by an authorized service provider The AC contactor is open when it is being commanded to be closed Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider The internal temperature sensor has failed Turn the DC and AC off restart the inverter The inverter may need to be inspected and serviced by an authorized service provider The internal temperature is exceeding operational limits Turn the DC and AC off let the inverter cool to ambient temperature and restart the inverter Internal component sensing fault Turn the DC and AC off restart the inverter The inverter may need to be inspected and serviced by an authorized service provider A ground fault has been detected in the PV array DO NOT TOUCH any equipment including but not limited to the inverter the PV array disconnects the PV array combiners the PV panels the PV racking system Immediately contact the installer or another qualified person to locate and repair the source of
20. ed 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 Any installation and operation beyond the scope covered by relevant safety regulations UL1741 NFPA 70 etc h Third party monitoring equipment DOCR 060011 24 Installatio
21. ed rigorously before it is shipped Even though it is bolted onto a rugged oversized 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 Do not accept the unit if it 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 Donotremove the unit from pallet packaging if damage is evident e f it is determined that the unit must be returned RMA number must be obtained from Solectria Renewables prior to shipping the unit back 3 2 Removing Inverter from Pallet and Moving Inverter into Place It is recommended to keep the inverter secured to the pallet and moved as close as possible to the final location prior to removing the pallet To remove the securing bolts use a 1 2 socket and or wrench Completely remove each nut and bolt from the pallet Use a capable forklift or crane to lift the inverter NOTE Failure to follow these lifting guidelines may cause structural damage to the inverter and void the warranty WARNING The in
22. eration Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 9 4 Internal Circuit Diagram The basic power flow within the PVI 10 15KW series of inverters is shown in the simplified one line diagrams below Note that the GFDI circuit is not depicted Figure 9 3 Simplified Internal Circuit Diagram for PVI 10 15KW Series Inverters 10 0 Appendices 10 1 Appendix A PVI 10 15KW datasheet http www solectria com page id 32 10 2 Appendix String Sizing Tool http www solectria com page id 30 10 3 Appendix C Contact Information Solectria Renewables LLC 360 Merrimack Street Building 9 2 floor Lawrence Massachusetts 01843 USA Tel 978 683 9700 Fax 978 683 9702 Sales general info inverters solectria com Customer Support service solectria com Website www solectria com 10 4 Authorized Distributors See website for complete and updated listing www solectria com page id 95 DOCR 060011 31 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 10 5 Appendix D UL1741 IEEE 1547 CSA22 2 107 1 Listing Letter Intertek AUTHORIZATION TO MARK This authorizes the application of the Certification Mark s shown below to the models described in the Product s Covered section when made in accordance with the conditions set forth in the Certification Agreement and Listing Report This authorization also applies to multiple listee model s identified on the correlation page of the Listing Report This document i
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24. for IP address assignment Tm im iz S Connect the cat5 cable to the RJ45 jack on the lower right side of the SolrenView Figure 4 1 Connection of Optional SolrenView Monitoring System For multiple inverters at one location it is necessary to connect one Ethernet cable to each inverter then to a router or switch for connection to the customer s broadband internet service To enable the SolrenView monitoring data logger follow these steps using the display panel 1 Press to enter the display set mode 2 Press to MONITOR 3 Press to enter monitor set mode 4 Press to SRV Mode 5 Press 4 to activate the change mode 6 Press to select Yes 7 Press J to confirm DOCR 060011 14 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 5 0 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 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 Verify clockwise AC phase rotation for L1 L2 L3 using a pha
25. fuses are intact An internal failure of one of the magnetic components Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider An internal failure of the power stage Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider The power stage did not initialize properly Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider An internal failure of the voltage sensing circuit Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider The DC voltage is outside of the regulation specifications Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider The power stage has exceeded its temperature limit Turn off the inverter and contact Solectria Renewables The inverter may need to be serviced by an authorized service provider 21 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 8 0 Product Warranty amp RMA Policy 8 1 Warranty Policy Solectria Renewables Warranty Coverage Solectria Renewables Limited Warranties are provided by Solectria Renewables LLC Solectria Renewables and cover defects in workmanship and materi
26. his should be installed outside of the disconnect switches and wired using the manufacturer s installation instructions This device gives important added protection from indirect lightning strikes and the resulting voltage surges that provide protection beyond the inverter s IEEE 1547 requirements The best protection against damage from lightning and other voltage surge sources is proper grounding of the system When required by local codes it is recommended to establish a grounding electrode system specifically for the PV array located as close as practical to the array It is also recommended to have the lightning protection system of the building checked and upgraded if needed before the PV system is installed These added protections are especially important for areas prone to thunder storms and possible nearby lightning strikes Although these added precautions will not guarantee that there will be no damage from lightning they can help prevent or limit potential damage 4 7 SolrenView Monitoring DOCR 060011 13 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW SolrenView is a state of the art web based inverter monitoring data logger The PVI series of inverters are equipped with SolrenView monitoring hardware as part of the display module To activate the hardware SolrenView monitoring services must be purchased from Solectria Renewables An Ethernet cable is then connected to a router with internet access on the premises
27. ilisateur 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 Renewables 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 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 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 PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW Table of Contents 1 0 Miro ducti eot te Doves Een eren ER eae Career Eee ve re va entend 1 2 0 Site Preparation and Inverter iii 3 2 1 Criteria xtor device MOUNTING or tee n Ete ee A Ete ean howe RE 3 3 0 Inv rter Mounting eve oe oe ede en ie baee e dod ee oe Even drum aioe tn Lt e deles 5 3 1 Checking for Shipping Damage ere 5 3 2 Removing Inverter from Pall
28. ion of both mounting provisions For example 2 bolts in floor mount feet and 2 bolts in the wall mount tabs It is recommended to use galvanized grade 5 or better bolts or stainless steel bolts The correct bolt size is 3 8 10mm diameter Use a heavy lock washer and flat washer with each bolt If wall mounting is used be sure to verify sheer and pullout strength of anchors or other wall attachments WARNING Severe injury or death could occur if the inverter mounting fails and the unit tips over or falls on a person NOTE The weight of the inverter will exert an added load to floor roof or pad where mounted Be sure to verify proper load capacity of mounting surface NOTE If the roof floor mounting only uses the inverter s mounting feet be sure to use all 4 available foot mount bolt positions DOCR 060011 6 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW DOORS OPEN 53in 1337mm 36 5in 927mm 24in 610mm 75in 1 50in 19mm 38mm o EH J 25 5in Em 648mm de il 27 5in 28 3in fo 699mm 718mm 1 te 27in 2 15in 686mm 70mm 41 3in 1050mm Figure 3 1 The PVI 10 15KW Inverter Series Dimension Front View 36 0in 91 5mm i 12 8in 325mm 41 3in 1050mm Figure 3 2 The PVI 10 15KW Inverter Series Mounting Dimensions Bottom View DOCR 060011 7 Installation and Operatio
29. ith larger wires the AC voltages at the inverter will be closer to the voltages at the point of interconnection allowing for the most reliable inverter operation operation If a phase sequence error is displayed on the screen during commissioning of the inverter simply swap any two phases to correct the phase sequence The PVI series of inverters require a clockwise phase sequence for proper 4 5 AC Ground Fault Detection The PVI 10 15KW series of inverters are not equipped with AC ground fault protection When AC ground fault protection is used on the onsite electrical service determine if the ground fault device is listed to be backfed The inverter AC output should be connected on the supply side of the device unless the device is specifically listed for a backfeed application then the inverter may be installed on either the load or supply side of the device Always consult the AC ground fault manufacturer for guidance on backfeeding their devices in a Code compliant manner 4 6 Lightning and Surge Protection The PVI series is designed with certain protections against surges in voltage including certification to ANSI IEEE 62 41 62 42 However added protection and solid grounding provisions are important for best protection against utility surges and surges created by indirect lightning strikes The installation of a UL listed lightning arrester of the correct specification is recommended on both the DC and AC inputs of the inverter T
30. ll also remain live after the disconnect has been shut off until 60 seconds after the LEDs turn off as DC bus capacitors in the inverter discharge 4 4 AC Wiring For the 3 phase AC wiring for 208V 240V and 480V three conductors are required one per phase plus additional conductors for grounds For 600V three conductors and a neutral are required plus additional conductors for ground 90 C copper conductors must be used The AC DOCR 060011 11 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW disconnect switch terminals are listed for 75 C wire see NEC 310 10 or Canadian Electrical Code regarding temperature ratings of wire and terminals Temperature derates voltage drop and other considerations may dictate that larger than minimum wire sizes be used Verify that wire size choices meet local codes Inverter AC Number of AC Minimum AC Wire Maximum AC Model Voltage Conductors Size Wire Size Torque PVI 10KW 208VAC 3 1 per phase 8 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 Cu 45 In lb 240VAC 3 1 per phase 10 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 C Cu 45 In lb 480VAC 3 1 per phase 14 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 C Cu 45 In lb 600VAC 4 1 per phase 14 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 Cu 45 In Ib and neutral PVI 13KW 208VAC 3 1 per phase 8 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 Cu 45 In lb 240VAC 3 1 per phase 8 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 C Cu 45 In lb 480VAC 3 1 per phase 12 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 C Cu 45 In lb 600VAC
31. ltage when at hot extreme can be calculated for a PV module using its specification sheet PV module string sizing can then be used to determine how many modules can be used in a string Visit www solectria com stringsizing html to use Solectria s interactive string sizing tool PVI 10KW PVI 13KW PVI 15KW Unit Absolute maximum open circuit voltage 475 VDC Maximum operating open circuit voltage 430 VDC Voltage range 205 430 VDC Input voltage MPPT range 205 385 VDC Strike voltage 270 VDC Wake up voltage 125 Maximum input current 52 69 77 ADC DC voltage measurement accuracy 2 DC ground fault fuse rating 3 4 A Table 9 4 DC Input Specifications DOCR 060011 29 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 15 4 10 4 strike voltage l l l 270 voc l l AC Power kW 0 q T T 200 250 300 350 400 450 DC Voltage VDC Figure 9 1 AC Output Power of PVI 10 15KW Series Inverters 98 096 e e 225 e e 270VDC 380VDC 97 0 PITTIERI TP 96 0 F Minn o ve vers aa e 95 0 Overall Efficiency DC PV to AC 3 phase 96 94 0 93 0 0 0 20 0 40 0 60 0 80 0 100 0 Percent AC Power Output Figure 9 2 PVI 15KW 480V Inverter Efficiency for 3 Different DC Voltage Inputs DOCR 060011 30 Installation and Op
32. mmissioning and as a guideline on how to use the inverter most effectively Feeding power onto 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 10KW Electrical Array PVI 13KW Grid PVI 15KW Inverter Figure 1 1 Grid Tied Inverter Application DOCR 060011 1 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW LCD DISPLAY JE SOLECTRIA DC DISCONNECT RENEWABLES TABS FOR WALL MOUNTING FLOOR MOUNTING FOOT 2PL a SERIAL NUMBER LABEL WARNING LABEL es panel COOLING INTAKE i EXHAUST Fig
33. n Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 46 5in 1181mm 24 0in 610mm 75in 1 5in 19mm 38 1mm SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES 27 5in 28 3in 698 5mm 718mm 25 5in 647 7mm Figure 3 3 PVI 10 15KW Inverter Dimensions with Forward Facing Disconnect Switches Front View Figure 3 4 PVI 10 15KW Inverter Dimensions with Forward Facing Disconnect Switches Bottom View DOCR 060011 8 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 4 0 DCand AC Connections WARNING All electrical installations shall be performed in accordance with all local electrical codes Only make AC connections directly to the lugs within the AC disconnect switch and DC connections to the lugs within the DC disconnect switch or optional fused combiner 4 1 DC and AC Grounds The inverter must be properly grounded in accordance with local code In certain cases local codes may allow for a common grounding electrode to be used for both the AC and DC grounding electrode In that instance the grounding electrode conductor should be connected to the AC ground bar in the AC disconnect switch Connection Number of Open Positions Wire Range Torque DC Ground Bar 2 14 4 AWG Cu 30 in Ib AC Ground Bar 1 14 4 AWG Cu 30 in Ib Table 4 1 AC and DC Ground Lug Positions A WARNING Make sure to establish a solid connection from the inverter to the system grounds before proceeding to
34. n and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW i Failure to perform Preventative Maintenance may void the warranty 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 FORA 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 INCLUDING ITS SUPPLIERS MANUFACTURERS VENDORS SUBCONTRACTORS DISTRIBUTORS DEALERS AND ANY OTHER AFFILIATES BE LIABLE
35. n error message DOCR 060011 19 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B 7 1 Inverter Messages Pac XXXX W Power Derating Pac XXXX W MOV Fault Pac XXXX W AC Voltage High Pac XXXX W AC Voltage Low Pac XXXX W AC Freq High Pac XXXX W AC Freq Low Contactor Fail 978 683 9700 CT Failure 978 683 9700 Thermal disc 978 683 9700 NTC Failure 978 683 9700 IGBT Overtemp 978 683 9700 Desat Error 978 683 9700 DC GND Fault Check DC Wiring DOCR 060011 PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW The inverter is in derating mode Can be caused by high input power high temperature AC line impedance Check string sizing ambient temp fans operating vents are clear A high voltage transient has occurred from the AC grid voltage Usually from lightning The inverter will need to be inspected and serviced by an authorized service provider The AC grid voltage is exceeding the high limit Measure the actual VAC compared to the LCD display VAC If VAC is greater than acceptable limits inverter will restart when normal The AC grid voltage is less than the low limit Measure the actual VAC compared to the LCD display VAC If VAC is less than acceptable limits inverter will restart when normal The AC grid frequency is exceeding the high limit If possible measure the frequency or contact local utility provider The AC grid voltage is less than the low limit If possible measure th
36. n of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the repair 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 Maintenance Requirements Normal care and preventative maintenance enhances product operation efficiency See the product specific Preventative Maintenance requirements detailed within the PM Manuals for each inverter DOCR 060011 22 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW What will Solectria Renewables do 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 pe
37. rating range e 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 Article 690 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 Article 690 for guidance within the US e The cooling air exhausts at the bottom of the unit Nothing should block 2 inches of clear space in the bottom of the enclosure defined by the 2 inch tall mounting feet Air should be able to flow from the front and to the bottom of the inverter for proper ventilation It is also recommended to have 6 inches of clearance on the left and right sides The inverter must be mounted with at least 2 inches of open space behind it Air should be able to flow behind the unit from below it to above it e minimum distance of 10 inches must be clear above the inverter for ventilation e f 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 less than 50 C The ambient temperature should be kept as low as possible at all times for optimal inverter operation and life DOCR 060011 4 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 3 0 Inverter Mounting 3 1 Checking for Shipping Damage The inverter is thoroughly checked and test
38. rforming 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 Solectria Renewables will attempt to repair the unit within a reasonable time period No provision will be made for reimbursement of lost energy production For three phase inverters 10kW and higher Solectria Renewables covers parts travel and labor necessary to repair the product and shipment of parts to and from the customer via a Solectria Renewables selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States Canada and Mexico For Alaska Hawaii and all other installation locations Solectria Renewables will supply necessary parts as needed for warranty repairs however travel is not included Contact Solectria Renewables customer service for details on the freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States Canada and Mexico Obtaining Service If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact your distributor or dealer installer If you are unable to contact your distributor or dealer installer or the distributor or dealer installer is unable to provide service contact Solectria Renewables directly at the number listed on the website in the customer service section for your product
39. rop and other considerations may dictate that larger than minimum wire sizes be used Verify that any wire size choices meet local codes String Fuse Minimum DC Maximum DC Torque Torque Size Wire Size Wire Size Ungrounded Grounded Conductors Conductor 6A 10 AWG 90 Cu 4 AWG 90 C Cu 30 in Ib 35 in Ib 8A 10 AWG 90 Cu 4 AWG 90 C Cu 30 in Ib 35 in Ib 10A 10 AWG 90 Cu 4AWG 90 C Cu 30 in Ib 35 in Ib 12A 10 AWG 90 Cu 4AWG 90 C Cu 30 in Ib 35 in Ib 15A 10 AWG 90 Cu 4AWG 90 C Cu 30 in lb 35 in lb 20A 10 AWG 90 Cu 4AWG 90 C Cu 30 in Ib 35 in Ib Table 4 3 Wire Sizes Associated with Optional Integrated Fused PV Combiner The grounded DC connections are bonded to the ground system within the inverter through the ground fault detection and interrupt circuit GFDI The PV grounded connections should not be bonded to the ground system at any other point The PV ungrounded connections must never be bonded to the ground system at any time DOCR 060011 10 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW at any point outside of the inverter This bond is made in the GFDI circuit that is 1 WARNING The PV grounded connections should not be bonded to the ground system integral to the inverter 4 3 DCGround Fault Detection and Interruption Every PVI 10 15KW inverter is equipped with an automatic DC Ground Fault Detection and Interruption G
40. s the property of Intertek Testing Services and is not transferable The certification mark s may be applied only at the location of the Party Authorized To Apply Mark Applicant Solectria Renewables LLC Manufacturer Solectria Renewables LLC 360 Merrimack Street 360 Merrimack Street Address Lawrence MA 01843 Address Lawrence MA 01843 Country USA Country USA Contact Mr James Worden Contact Mr James Worden Phone 978 683 9700 Phone 978 683 9700 FAX 978 683 9702 FAX 978 683 9702 Email www james solren com Email www james solren com Party Authorized To Apply Mark Same as Manufacturer Report Issuing Office Cortland NY 13045 USA Control Number 3058249 Authorized by lac a QA William T Starr Certification Manager p US Lis TE Intertek This document supersedes all previous Authorizations to Mark for the noted Report Number This Authorization to Mark is for the exclusive use of Intertek s Client and is provided pursuant to the Certification agreement between Intertek and its Client Intertek s responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement Intertek assumes no liability to any party other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement for any loss expense or damage occasioned by the use of this Authorization to Mark Only the Client is authorized to permit copying or distribution of this Authorization to Mark and then only in its
41. se rotation meter ted 5 1 Turning on the Inverter NOTE IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE SEQUENCE FOR TURNING ON THE INVERTER BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY e Turn on the dedicated three phase circuit breaker or disconnect switch at the building service e Turn on the inverter s AC disconnect switch e Turnon the inverter s DC disconnect switch e Watch the LED indicators for initialization green and red LEDs on then a slow blinking green LED followed by a faster blinking green LED Watch the LCD display for prompts and system status e Listen for contactor closing inverter on line e Listen for slight 60 Hz hum transformer on line e Following the blinking green LED and high frequency switching sound you should see a solid green LED This confirms that the inverter is operating normally The LCD display will show the AC Power PAC Energy EAC current and voltage as well as DC voltage 5 2 Operation The control electronics will be active as soon as the DC voltage reaches 125VDC The inverter will go on line with the utility three phase grid when the DC voltage first exceeds 270VDC strike voltage Next the inverter will load the array bringing the DC voltage down from 270VDC to not less than 205VDC Once there is enough PV power to back feed three phase AC power power switching will automatically feed power to the grid DOCR 060011 15 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 5 3 Turning off the Inverter
42. umulative AC Energy kWh AC Power AC Power output W AC Voltage AC Voltage Three phase V AC Freq AC Frequency Hz AC Current average AC Current Three phase average A DC Voltage DC Voltage V Heat Sink Heat Sink Temperature C Note data will only be available when inverter is awake and communicating Set Inverter Menu This displays inverter parameters some of which may be modified with the keypad Use the 1 buttons to scroll up and down through the list Pressing will take the screen back to the start menu 1 Power Disable Temporarily disables the AC output of the inverter 2 Inverter ID Serial port address ID of the inverter 3 Baud Rate Serial port baud rate 19200 or 9600 Note data is only available when inverter is operating Monitor Menu Displays monitor settings that may be modified with the keypad 1 LAN Local Area Network configuration applicable only for SolrenView monitoring a DHCP Mode See SolrenView manual on DHCP b Static Fallback IP If DHCP is turned on this is then used as the fallback IP c Gateway IP IP address of LAN s default gateway d Netmask Subnet mask 2 Date Time Manual time set This may be overwritten by scheduled NIST updates 3 Reboot Reboots the monitor 4 Remote SRV This starts the transmit process necessary for SolrenView monitoring Note Enabling this option when SolrenView service has not been purchased will result in unnecessary wear on the storage memory 5
43. unit in a clean dry and cool location e For optimal electrical system efficiency use the shortest possible AC and DC cables and use the maximum allowable cable size e Avoid installation in close proximity to people or animals as there is an audible high frequency switching noise e Install the inverter in an accessible location following local electric codes for enclosure and disconnect switch door clearances and proximity to other equipment e Although the inverter is designed to function at full power continuously in 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 metal sun shield is recommended 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 DOCR 060011 3 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW A CAUTION Please follow these guidelines e Be sure to verify load capacity of floor roof or wall mounting area Inverter Model Weight PVI 10KW 357 lbs PVI 13KW 357 Ibs PVI 15KW 357 Ibs Table 2 1 Weight of Inverters e The ambient temperature must be between 40 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 of the normal ope
44. ure 1 2 The PVI 10 15KW Inverter Side Facing Disconnect Switches Front View LCD DISPLAY DC DISCONNECT AC DISCONNECT TABS FOR WALL MOUNTING 4 PL FLOOR MOUNTING FOOT 2 PL SERIAL NUMBER LABEL WARNING LABEL ETL LABEL COOLING INTAKE EXHAUST Figure 1 3 The PVI 10 15KW Inverter Forward Facing Disconnect Switches Front View DOCR 060011 2 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 2 0 Site Preparation and Inverter Placement The inverter is comprised of a rainproof industrial enclosure containing electrical and electronic components and AC and DC integrated disconnects NOTE If the inverter is mounted outside ensure that the enclosure doors remain closed during the installation process in case of rain or snow Leaving these doors open during installation will void the warranty 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 Removing the protective shipping wrap and placing a small space heater inside the unit can help minimize the amount of condensation that can occur during onsite outdoor storage 2 1 Criteria for device mounting e Because the power electronics are within the rainproof enclosure the inverter can be mounted outdoors e The maximum life for the inverter can be achieved by mounting the
45. verter may tip over if improperly moved potentially causing damage to equipment personal injury or death Do not tilt the pallet or inverter while moving it WARNING Do not install the inverter on or over combustible surfaces or materials 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 DOCR 060011 5 Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 3 3 Inverter Positioning and Mounting Correct mounting position for the inverter is vertical with the mounting feet on the floor or back of inverter mounted to a wall The PVI 10KW PVI 13KW PVI 15KW inverter is made up of a NEMA 3R industrial enclosure containing electrical and electronic components including transformer filter contactor fusing a sealed power amp control electronic inverter unit The AC and DC disconnect switches are mounted on the sides of the main enclosure On standard versions the disconnect switches are side facing An option is available with forward facing disconnect switches for tight spaces where width is limited see Figure 1 3 Use the mounting diagrams in Figures 3 1 3 2 or Figures 3 3 3 4 to choose whether floor or wall mounting will be used The inverter includes mounting feet for attachment to floors and mounting tabs for wall mount You can also use a combinat
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