Revolutionary Cooling Systems PVP2800 User's Manual
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1. Figure 15 Communication Setup Dialog screen in Client mode 17 18 28 405 Information obtained by the PVP Command Center is easily exported to an Excel spreadsheet where the following data is logged in one minute increments Date Time Utility RMS Voltage PV RMS Current PV DC In Voltage Power Out AC Watts Heat Sink Temperature To activate the Excel data logging capability Refer to Figure 17 1 From the Main Screen of the Command Center click on Setup gt Toggle Data Logging Off On to bring up the Save Inverter Data As window 2 Name data logging file and save in desired location 3 Open the data logging file to display the specific inverter information outlined above C Starinverter v1 0 9 ees File Setup Window Layout Help m Communications Jes iG Toggle Data Logging Off On d i PVP Command Center Save Inverter Data As x yi f Save in Desktop ca I J my Documents Te re 4 My Computer My Recent lid My Network Places Documents s Desktop My Documents Serial Numt My Computer Model Numi Inverter Stal Saag dy Nok File name fav Test j Save x S 5 csv Cancel Fault Mes ave as type Comma Delimimted csv X j j ANNE BU P 7 4 FautCode A by PY Powered ay Figure 17 Data Logging PV Powered LLC 18 18 28 405 If the StarInverter s STAND BY LED remains solid red or blinking red f2. PV Powered Delivering Tomorrow s Solar Technology Today PV Powered LLC 18 28 405 Table of Contents PV Powered LLC 1 18 28 405 All electrical installations should be done in accordance with local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 Before connecting the StarInverter to the electrical utility grid approval must be granted by your utility company Only qualified electricians should make the connection When exposed to light PV arrays create electrical energy that could cause a hazardous condition To avoid this completely cover the surface of all PV arrays with opaque dark material before wiring them The StarInverter contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Do not touch the heat sink located at the top of the StarInverter Temperatures can exceed 158 degrees 70 C PV Powered LLC 2 18 28 405 The PV Powered StarInverter is a utility interactive inverter for photovoltaic PV systems The StarInverter is tied to an electrical source provided by the local utility company i e on grid as well as to the photovoltaic system The StarInverter contains everything needed to convert the DC voltage generated by the solar arrays into the AC voltage required to power a house Because the inverter is tied to a local utility source if a house s electrical needs exceed the power generated by the solar arrays the house automatically taps into its loca
3. Expandability The StarInverter is designed with growth in mind from residential to commercial use Most PV system configurations can be accommodated PV Powered LLC 3 18 28 405 In choosing a location for the StarInverter consideration should be given to the following criteria The heat sink temperatures can exceed 158 degrees 70 C The StarInverter must be installed so that the top of the unit will not come into contact with persons The StarInverter is suitable for installation both indoors and outdoors and the enclosure has been given a NEMA 3R rating When the StarInverter is installed outdoors it should be shielded from rain and direct sunlight if possible The StarInverter is designed to handle the temperature extremes of most climates The operating and non operating ambient temperature range is from 25 Cto 40 C The following clearances are recommended for proper placement of the StarInverter A minimum 36 clearance between the bottom of the inverter box and the ground A minimum 12 clearance above the inverter box for ventilation A minimum 8 clearance around the side of the inverter box so that all Warning and Caution labels are clearly visible and able to be easily read Visibility of the operating LED s and display located at the top front of the inverter box should also be considered PV Powered LLC 4 18 28 405 The StarInverter should be mounted vertically to a flat solid surface such as wallboard con
4. PV Powered LLC 5 18 28 405 4 Attach the lower bracket to the inverter using the two screws provided 5 Insert the two mounting screws through the mounting holes located below the power board at the bottom of the cabinet and tighten securely Figure 3 5 Carefully bring the inverter right side up and hang it on the upper bracket 6 Seal the upper mounting holes on the inverter with RTV 7 Mark the locations of the lower mounting bracket holes Drill holes into studs or install wallboard anchors as necessary 8 Screw in the bottom screws of the bottom bracket to anchor the bracket to the wall Refer to Figure 4 Figure 4 Mounted StarInverter with Mounting Brackets in place PV Powered LLC 6 18 28 405 Do not proceed with the electrical connection of the StarInverter until it has been properly mounted PO Terminal connections for the StarInverter are located inside the inverter on the circuit board at the bottom of the box Solid wires up to 8 AWG 6mm 2 and flexible wires up to 10 AWG 4mm are accepted by the AC terminals Wires up to 6 AWG are accepted by the DC terminals Figure 5 Communications AC and DC ports PV Powered LLC 7 18 28 405 A single point ground connection is located in the lower right hand side of the StarInverter cabinet The PV panel grounding wire is terminated there The AC ground connection is terminated next to the Line and Line 2 Neutral connections on the circuit board The PV
5. Terminal Ready DTR Transmit Data Tx Signal Ground SG Figure 12 Hardwiring the serial connection 2 Replace the front cover of the StarInverter and tighten the two or four screws located on the cover PV Powered LLC 13 18 28 405 PO Starting up the StarInverter requires the following steps in the order indicated below 1 Turn the 2 Verify that a red LED light is illuminated 3 Verify that communication is established with the PVP Command Center software on PC This is an optional step 4 Remove the dark cover from the PV panels 5 Check the polarity to make sure the and are wired correctly and confirm that the PV panel open circuit voltage is at or below the level specified in Figure 9 6 Turn the 8 After 5 minutes the StarInverter will start to produce power into the AC grid if all necessary operating conditions are met The StarInverter PVP1800 and PVP2800 display 2 LED indicator lights visible through the upper left corner of the front panel These lights will indicate the StarInverter s status If the StarInverter s operating environment is safe to produce power into the AC grid the OK Green LED is illuminated If at any moment the operating environment moves outside the safe operating limits governed by UL 1741 IEEE 519 and NEC 690 the STAND BY Red LED indicator will be illuminated PV Powered LLC 14 18 28 405 The StarInverter is continuously monitoring 1 T
6. ground is bolted to the cabinet with a 4 20 bolt Refer to Figure 7 Figure 6 includes schematic representations of the PVP1800 and PVP2800 single point grounding The front cover is grounded through the two cover mounting screws PVP 1800 Power Distribution PCB PV DC input 120 VAC 120 360 VDC L1 GND System Block Diagram Power Distribution PCB L1 L2 GND Figure 7 AC and PV Grounding Inside the StarInverter are two circuit boards The Control Board The Power Distribution Board with a D sub socket or an optional terminal block for communications to a personal computer and The AC connection terminal The DC connection terminal The Internal AC grid fuse s PV Powered provides overcurrent protection on the Power Distribution Board with two 20 AMP fuses See warning above Overcurrent protection is also provided with the included DC GFI circuit breakers on the PVP1800 and PVP2800 Additional overcurrent protection for the inverter s AC output is provided by circuit breakers at the breaker panel The StarInverter is connected to the electrical grid using 3 wires the LINE LINE 2 NEUTRAL and GROUND To avoid an increase in AC voltage to unacceptable values while the StarInverter is connected the grid impedance value at the connection point should be as low as possible By keeping the grid impedance value low higher system efficiency will be ac
7. 8 405 Notes PV Powered LLC 25 18 28 405 PV Powered LLC 26 18 28 405 PV Powered Delivering Tomorrow s Solar Technology Today
8. age too low 0x0010 0x0002 15V supply out of specifications 0x0001 5V supply out of specifications As indicated above there are three 16 bit codes assigned to describe faults one of which will always remain zero More than one fault can be represented at a time This will be indicated by a fault with a code equal to the sum of the individual faults PV Powered LLC 19 18 28 405 For example EX 1 Fault Code 1000 0000 0480 The first code indicates this is a voltage fault of some kind The 4 in code three indicate an AC over voltage The 8 in code three indicate the AC frequency was out of bounds EX 2 Fault Code 8004 0000 0000 The 8 in the first code indicate a power module fault The 4 in the first code indicate a heatsink over temperature fault PV Powered LLC 20 18 28 405 Maximum System Voltage 360VDC 450VDC Operating DC Voltage Range 120 360VDC 208 180VDC 390VDC 240 200VDC 390VDC Maximum DC Operating Current 15A 15A Maximum Array Short Circuit Current DC 15A 15A Operating AC Voltage Range 106V 132V 208 183V 229V 240 211V 264V Operating Frequency Range 59 3Hz 60 5Hz 59 3Hz 60 5Hz Nominal AC Output Voltage 120V 208V or 240V Normal Output Frequency 60Hz 60Hz Maximum Continuous Output AC Current 15A 14A Maximum Output Fault Current AC 15A 15A Output Overcurrent Protection 20A 20A Pe
9. ak Output Power 1800W 2800W Peak Efficiency at 40 C Ambient Temperature 95 97 6 Enclosure Aluminum NEMA 3R to UL 50 Standards Aluminum NEMA 3R to UL 50 Standards Dimensions WxDxH 13 1 x 6 5 x 19 75 15 x 7 5 x 21 75 Weight 46lbs 74lbs Cooling Natural Convection Natural Convection Relative Humidity 0 to 100 Condensing 0 to 100 Condensing Ambient Temperature Range 25 C to 40 C 25 C to 40 C Environmental Rating Conformal Coating per UL Standards Conformal Coating per UL Standards Listings PV Powered LLC UL 1741 IEEE 519 IEEE 929 NEC 690 21 UL 1741 IEEE 519 IEEE 929 NEC 690 18 28 405 PV Powered LLC provides a limited warranty that covers defects of your StarInverter caused by material or manufacturing faults The warranty period is for 10 years and begins on the date of purchase by the original end user This limited warranty is made only to the original purchaser of the StarInverter and is not transferable to any subsequent owner PV Powered will at its option repair or replace the defective component s free of charge provided that you notify PV Powered of the defect during the warranty period and have a dated proof of purchase PV Powered reserves the right to inspect the faulty component s and determine if the defect is due to material or manufacturing flaws PV Powered also reserves
10. crete or wood siding The inverter should be located in close proximity to the solar panels to minimize the DC wire length The two mounting brackets provided make mounting the StarInverter quick and simple There is one bracket for the top and one for the bottom The two screw holes in each bracket are 16 inches apart Once the wall studs are located anchoring the brackets becomes an easy task PO The National Electrical Code NEC requires that the inverter be connected to a dedicated circuit with no other outlets or devices connected to the same circuit See NEC Section 690 64 b 1 The NEC also places limitations on the size of the inverter and the manner in which it is connected to the utility grid See NEC Section 690 64 b 2 To reduce the risk of fire connect the PVP1800 or PVP2800 only to a circuit with 20 amps maximum branch circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code NEC ANSI NFPA 70 1 Locate the wall studs in the desired location and mark upper mounting bracket screw holes 2 Drill holes for the screws through the holes on the bracket Use heavy duty molly bolts or anchors if mounting into drywall only See Figure 2 Es Figure 2 Upper Mounting Bracket 3 Remove the front cover of the StarInverter by unscrewing the two cover screws located on the bottom of the inverter The PVP2800 will have four cover screws located on the front and bottom of the inverter
11. e solid See Section 4 0 Troubleshooting If the StarInverter Command Center is communicating with the inverter the exact operating conditions can be determined in real time The vacuum fluorescent display will indicate the StarInverter status and real time power output into the AC Grid This display will provide the following information AC power produced in real time PV input in real time Total Output as kW hr Greenhouse gases saved in Ibs If a fault has occurred the display will also provide a fault code that corresponds to a set of defined faults Please refer to Section 4 0 Troubleshooting PV Powered LLC 15 18 28 405 PV Powered has designed a revolutionary software program the PVP Command Center The Command Ce If you are monitoring your inverter from a remote location see figure 15 1 Select Client under Remote Mode 2 Select an available Com port this may be selected automatically for you 3 Under Remote Server Client Mode enter the IP Address and Port of the host Server noted above 4 Click on Apply Gaz aa ce o Ga E m Figure 13 Communication Setup Figure 14 Communication Setup Dialog screen in Local mode Dialog screen in Server mode F a ai ee Td Gal Serial Number 01365 Model Number PvP2800 Inverter Staar System Status Fotod l e r Fout Message DC Under Voltage Fost K l te ae SS Fout Code 1000 0000 0020 Tiea Fouks By PY Powered Figure 16 PVP Command Center Main Screen
12. ght carrier within the United States and Canada PV Powered LLC 22 18 28 405 If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact your installer or dealer If you are unable to contact your dealer or the dealer is unable to provide service contact PV Powered directly at support pvpowered com Before returning the product directly to PV Powered you must first obtain a from PV Powered The product must also be shipped prepaid When you contact a PV Powered representative please have the following information ready 1 The serial number of the product 2 The reason for the return 3 A copy of your dated proof of purchase When you return the product to PV Powered PV Powered advises that the original packaging or equivalent be used and that the product is shipped fully insured PV Powered is not responsible for damage to the product due to improper packaging PV Powered LLC 23 18 28 405 On the packaging please include the following 1 The supplied by PV Powered clearly marked on the outside of the box 2 A return address where the product can be shipped 3 A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours 4 A brief description of the problem Ship the product prepaid to the address provided by your PV Powered representative Note the following information for your records and retain your dated proof of purchase Serial Number Purchased From Date of Purchase PV Powered LLC 24 18 2
13. he AC grid connection to ensure the AC voltage and frequency levels are within safe operating limits per UL and NEC specifications 2 The DC PV panel input s to ensure safe operating conditions per UL and NEC specifications 3 The StarInverter itself to ensure only safe operating conditions exist within the operating environment If all 3 conditions are met the inverter will illuminate the OK Green LED If any one of the operating conditions is not met there is a fault and the StarInverter will illuminate the STAND BY Red LED The STAND BY Red LED will illuminate when the PV panel voltage is not within safe operating limits This will occur at sunset when the inverter will turn off for the night It may also occur when clouds reduce the amount of sunlight or when the panels are covered with snow Anytime the level of sunlight is too low to produce 120 volts for the PVP1800 or 180 volts for the PVP2800 208 200 volts for the PVP2800 240 of DC input the low end of the StarInverter s operating range the inverter will turn off This ensures only safe and clean low distortion power is being generated When the panels are once again exposed to enough sunlight the StarInverter s auto start feature will begin and after 5 minutes the OK Green LED should illuminate If the STAND BY Red LED continues to illuminate when there is sufficient sunlight for operation verify all wiring connections ar
14. hieved The total impedance of the grid plus the interconnecting AC wires should be less than 1 25 Ohm PV Powered LLC 9 18 28 405 PO To wire the StarInverter to the main utility grid follow the steps outlined below refer to Figure 8 1 Run the conduit from the main breaker panel to the bottom of the StarInverter and insert the fitting in the center opening of the StarInverter fastening with a locking nut 2 Feed the LINE LINE 2 NEUTRAL and GROUND wires through the conduit and into the center opening of the StarInverter 3 Connect the GROUND wire to the terminal marked earth ground inside the StarInverter 4 Connect the LINE 2 NEUTRAL wire to the terminal marked line 2 neutral inside the StarInverter 5 Connect the LINE wire to the terminal marked line inside the StarInverter 6 Ensure all connections are wired correctly and properly torqued Tighten the terminal block screws to 0 5 Nm line2 neutral eorth ground Figure 8 AC wiring for the line line 2 neutral and ground wires PV Powered LLC 10 18 28 405 The PV panel open circuit voltage should be at or below the listed voltages in Figure 9 under all circumstances Each DC input to the DC terminal block must be less than the voltages listed in Figure 9 PVP1800 360VDC 360VDC PVP2800 450Vbc 450Vbc Figure 9 PV open circuit voltages To wire the DC inputs from the PV panels to the StarInverter refer Figure 9 Note Each DC in
15. l power supply for that additional electricity Likewise if a house does not utilize all the power generated by the solar panels the inverter actually reverses the flow of electricity i e electricity is fed back into the grid Think of it as accumulating credits of electricity with the utility for future use The information contained within this manual will provide all the information necessary for successful installation and use of the StarInverter Command Center Software Revolutionary software developed by PV Powered establishes a new industry standard for ease of use Monitor the status and efficiency of energy generated by the PV system on screen and in real time Seral Number Easy Installation Modal Number The custom designed mounting ivan Sua brackets and easy to follow a Starinverter Fout Mes3090 CUL instructions make installation simple By PY Powere and quick seston ee Figure 1 PVP Command Center Simple Innovative Design Everything needed to power up the StarInverter is contained within the inverter box including AC and DC connections and circuits Low part count keeps costs down and simplifies the installation and troubleshooting processes Safety Features The StarInverter is designed for safety Control power comes from the utility grid ensuring that power can never be generated during a utility grid failure The output stage transformer guarantees isolation of the utility grid and PV modules
16. or a prolonged period more than 24 hours the AC breaker or AC disconnect should be turned to the OFF position for 1 minute and then returned to the ON position After reset if both AC and DC operational specifications are met the red LED is OFF and the green LED is illuminated If after AC is reset the red STAND BY light remains illuminated or blinking double check all connections and voltage levels If the red STAND BY light is still illuminated or blinking contact your authorized dealer distributor for product support The LEDs will display the following light indicators when a fault has occurred Inverter has a fault refer to fault codes below for diagnosis Inverter has faulted operational DC range is present AC grid related fault DC Limit is too low inverter is in STAND BY mode In addition to the above fault indicators the PVP Command Center software will indicate system status If a fault has occurred a fault message as well as the corresponding code will be displayed The vacuum fluorescent display will provide the following codes when a fault has occurred 0x8000 power module generated fault 0x1000 Code 3 will contain further information 0x0400 0x0200 array power too low for max power tracking 0x0100 software overload 0x0040 0x0020 0x0004 0x0001 0x0000 will always remain zero 0x0800 AC voltage sensing missing per UL or Ground Fault 0x0400 0x0200 0x0100 0x0080 0x0020 array volt
17. put connection must carry the same input voltage The StarInverter allows up to three connections for both the and the pole 1 Calculate the maximum open circuit no load for each series panel connection Review your panel s data sheet for operating temperature ranges 2 Keep track of the array positive and negative leads and mark them clearly 3 Route the PV array leads through the far right opening in the StarInverter 4 Connect each series positive DC lead to the positive terminals of the power distribution board 5 Connect negative DC leads directly to the negative terminal on the power distribution board 6 Connect the ground wire s to the ground lug PV Powered LLC 11 18 28 405 7 Confirm that the DC disconnect is turned off and remove the material from the array With a voltmeter check the PV array positive leads and confirm that the voltage is positive when referenced to the negative leads The reading should match your series Voc total Figure 10 DC Wiring PV Powered LLC 12 18 28 405 To connect the communications and load the software follow the steps outlined below Refer to Figures 11 and 12 1 Hardwire the communications cable to the communication terminal or plug in the D sub cable to the serial port pecan cs Ge alg ttai Feuiawij g C j communications c lge a Figure 11 Communications located on the Power Distribution Board Request to Send RTS Receive Data Rx Data
18. the right to charge for service time expended if the defect is not due to material or manufacturing flaws or is not for some other reason subject to this limited warranty PV Powered does not warrant its products from any and all defects or damage caused by Normal wear and tear Shipping or transportation damages Improper installation Exposure to unsuitable environmental conditions including but not limited to damage due to lightning strikes Unauthorized or abnormal use or operation Negligence or accidents Material or workmanship not provided by PV Powered or its authorized service centers This warranty also does not cover costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of your electrical systems PV Powered will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and in building replacement products PV Powered reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If PV Powered 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 return shipment to the customer whichever period expires later All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of PV Powered PV Powered covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a PV Powered selected non expedited surface frei
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