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Introduction and Safety

Owner’s Manual for Generac PWRCell Inverter

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Section 1: Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Generac PWRcell™ product.

The  PWRcell  inverter  is  a  storage-ready  inverter  that

connects to PV Link™ optimizers and PWRcell batteries

to form the PWRcell system.
This  owner’s  manual  provides  instructions  for

programming, 

configuring, 

registering 

and

commissioning  the  PWRcell  Inverter.  See  the  Generac

PWRcell  Inverter  Installation  Manual  for  installation

instructions.
The  information  in  this  manual  is  accurate  based  on

products produced at the time of publication. The manu

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facturer  reserves  the  right  to  make  technical  updates,

corrections,  and  product  revisions  at  any  time  without

notice.

Read This Manual Thoroughly

If any section of this manual is not understood, contact

the  nearest  Independent  Authorized  Service  Dealer

(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722

(1-888-GENERAC), or visit 

www.generac.com

 for assis

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tance. The owner is responsible for correct maintenance

and safe use of the unit.
This  manual must be used  in conjunction with all other

supporting  product  documentation  supplied  with  the

product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This

manual contains important instructions that must be fol

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lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of

the unit and its components. Always supply this manual

to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them

on  how  to  correctly  start,  operate,  and  stop  the  unit  in

case of emergency.

Safety Rules

The  manufacturer  cannot  anticipate  every  possible  cir

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cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this

manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are

not all  inclusive.  If using  a procedure,  work  method,  or

operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe

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cifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and

does not render the equipment unsafe.

Throughout  this  publication,  and  on  tags  and  decals

affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and

NOTE  blocks  are  used  to  alert  personnel  to  special

instructions  about  a  particular  operation  that  may  be

hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe

them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:

NOTE: 

Notes contain additional information important to

a procedure and will be found within the regular text of

this manual.
These  safety  alerts  cannot  eliminate  the  hazards  that

they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with

the  special  instructions  while  performing  the  action  or

service are essential to preventing accidents.

How to Obtain Service

For assistance, contact the nearest Independent Autho

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rized Service Dealer (IASD) or Generac Customer Ser

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vice  at  1-888-436-3722  (1-888-GENERAC),  or  visit

www.generac.com

When contacting an IASD or Generac Customer Service,

always supply the complete model and serial number of

the unit as  given  on  its  data  decal  located on the  unit.

Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces pro

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vided on the front cover of this manual.

(000100a)

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to 
completely understand manual and product 
could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

(000001)

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
will result in death or serious injury.

(000002)

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

(000003)

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

Summary of Contents for PWRcell XVT076A03

Page 1: ...life This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury Register your Generac product at https pwrfleet generac com 1 888 GENERAC 888 436 3722 Para español visita http www generac com service support product support lookup Pour le français visiter http www generac com service support product suppo...

Page 2: ...ge See Serial Number Locations When contacting an Independent Authorized Service Dealer IASD or Generac Customer Service always supply the complete model number and serial number of the unit Table 1 Generac PWRcell Inverter Important Information Unit Model Number Unit Serial Number Date Purchased Commissioning Date 000393a WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www P65Warnings ca gov ...

Page 3: ...ter LED 7 Internet LED 8 Shutdown Mode 8 System Modes Overview 8 Grid Tie 8 Clean Backup 9 Priority Backup 9 Self Supply 9 Self Supply Setpoints 10 Section 3 Operation 13 Operation and User Interface 13 Home Screen 13 Selecting System Modes 13 Device Pages 14 Enabling and Disabling Devices 14 Mod Settings Menu 15 Ethernet Configuration 17 Ethernet Setup 17 Serial Number and Registration 17 Other E...

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Page 5: ...on tags and decals affixed to the unit are not all inclusive If using a procedure work method or operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe cifically recommend verify that it is safe for others and does not render the equipment unsafe Throughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed to the unit DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special inst...

Page 6: ...matic start up Disconnect utility power and render unit inoperable before working on unit Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury WARNING Risk of injury Do not operate or service this machine if not fully alert Fatigue can impair the ability to service this equipment and could result in death or serious injury 000215 000209b WARNING Loss of life This product is not intended to be u...

Page 7: ...irst aid and get medical help Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury 000599 Electrocution Turn battery disconnect OFF and de energize REbus before touching terminals Failure to do so will result in death serious injury equipment and property damage DANGER 000152 DANGER Electrocution Verify electrical system is properly grounded before applying power Failure to do so will result in...

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Page 9: ...ating AC 1 Operating voltage range AC XVT076A03 L N V rms 108 120 130 Operating voltage range AC XVT076A03 L L V rms 216 240 260 Operating voltage range AC XVT114G03 L N V rms 108 120 130 Operating output voltage range AC XVT114G03 L L V rms 184 208 228 Continuous output current AC grid tied A rms 32 PCS controlled current grid tied Arms 32 Continuous output current AC islanded A rms 42 Output fau...

Page 10: ...wer PWRcell inverters disconnect from the grid and provide AC power to support protected loads when configured to do so All PWRcell products use the REbus 380 VDC nanogrid to connect to each other The REbus nanogrid automates the flow of power to enable plug and play setup and operation of PWRcell equipment For more information about REbus visit www generac com In Figure 2 3 PWRcell inverter E is ...

Page 11: ...ific fault detected Inverter LED Inverter LED D communicates the status of the utility grid and or inverter through LED color and state Green utility is connected and within normal operational voltage and frequency Yellow utility grid is not within normal conditions and the inverter is in a waiting state User intervention typically is not required The inverter will restart as soon as the utility g...

Page 12: ...Modes Overview Generac PWRcell offers several system modes for various installation configurations markets and applications Connected REbus devices work together to manage the distribution of power based on the selected system mode Some modes interact with PWRcell batteries to store power and or balance production and consumption See Table 2 1 and Table 2 2 for an overview of available system mode...

Page 13: ...ar power is used to charge the battery When the available solar power is lower than the battery input power rating the inverter uses grid power to expedite battery charging See Figure 2 8 If solar and grid power are available both can charge the battery The system displays the amount of power being drawn from the grid and the amount of power being consumed by local loads before reaching the batter...

Page 14: ... Self Supply mode only and are only used for specific applications See Table 2 3 Self Supply Setpoints 009962 009963 011241 Table 2 3 Self Supply Setpoints Setpoint Description Default Units TargMaxImprtP Target Maximum Import Power Maximum power imported from the grid at any point When the overall building load exceeds this setpoint the inverter will supply additional power from the battery and s...

Page 15: ...information on CT calibration see the PWRcell Inverter Installation Manual NOTE This feature is NOT intended to serve as a means of achieving compliance to Utility interconnection requirements For information on export limiting settings related to Utility compliance see the PWRcell Inverter Installation Manual When enabled Export Override allows the user to restrict inverter export such that exces...

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Page 17: ...he current system mode is displayed at the top of the screen Figure 3 2 Home Screen Selecting System Modes Once a system is installed a system mode that best suits the user s needs must be set Once set the system remains in that mode without needing to be changed NOTE A system mode can be changed at any time To select a system mode 1 See Figure 3 3 While viewing the home screen press the center bu...

Page 18: ... enabled by the user before the device will operate If a device is disabled the device will remain in a disabled state and will not resume operation until enabled by the user Once enabled if grid power is present the inverter will create DC voltage establishing the REbus nanogrid All devices connected to REbus will wake up and begin communications To enable a device 1 Use the right arrow key to sc...

Page 19: ...r button to select Figure 3 11 Internet Device Page NOTE After selecting Mod Settings it may take a moment for the settings to load 3 See Figure 3 12 Use the up and down arrows to scroll through available settings 4 Highlight the desired setting and press the center button to select 5 Use the up and down arrow keys to adjust the value of the setting NOTE Press the center button to deselect a setti...

Page 20: ...ding backup power during a grid outage EnaExtTransfer on or off off Turn on if an external automatic transfer switch ATS has been installed to operate with the Inverter ExtTransVolt 50 0 200 0 95 Minimum voltage from the utility that must be present for the inverter to reconnect an ATS back to the grid ExtTransTime 1 360 Seconds 15 Length of time the inverter will wait to trigger an ATS to reconne...

Page 21: ...e can be monitored from the PWRview online monitoring system and mobile app To register a system for PWRview monitoring 1 See Figure 3 13 Locate the serial number and registration code on the registration decal on the front of the inverter This information will be required for registration 2 Navigate to https pwrfleet generac com or if using a mobile device scan the registration label QR code 3 Fo...

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Page 23: ...vent B are clear at all times Cleaning Intake Filter See Figure 4 1 Clean intake filter A with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner If air filter is damaged or becomes difficult to clean contact the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer IASD or Generac Customer Service at 1 888 GENERAC 1 888 436 3722 or visit www generac com for a replacement filter Figure 4 1 Intake Vent and Exhaust Vent Recove...

Page 24: ...rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems Inc Generac Power Systems Inc S45 W29290 Hwy 59 Waukesha WI 53189 1 888 GENERAC 1 888 436 3722 www generac com ...

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