Ideal Power SunDial 30PV, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATIONS MANUAL SunDial 30 kW PV String Inverters Product Models 30PV 30PVF 30PV S 30PVF S Control Document Number MAN 00117 Rev C...

Page 2: ...me of publication However information is constantly evolving and IPWR does not purport the information provided is correct comprehensive or exhaustive This document is for informational purposes only...

Page 3: ...FAULT DETECTION 11 REGULATORY INFORMATION 11 SECTION 3 0 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 11 SECTION 4 0 UNPACKING AND MOUNTING THE INVERTER 12 INVERTER MOUNTING 13 CLEARANCES FOR INVERTER MOUNTING 13 INVERTER R...

Page 4: ...ontainer 13 Figure 2 Enclosure Exterior 14 Figure 3 Door Clearance Guide 15 Figure 4 AC1 and DC2 DC3 Interconnect Boards 17 Figure 5 Combiner Access Door 20 Figure 6 Bottom View of Combiner 20 Figure...

Page 5: ...he purpose of this manual is to describe the proper installation operation maintenance and troubleshooting of the Ideal Power IPWR SunDial 30PV 30kW 3 Phase Commercial String Inverter as well as the S...

Page 6: ...wer ports for the SunDial Series include AC1 3 Wire 3 Phase unidirectional AC power output port DC2 DC port dedicated to PV Arrays DC3 S systems only an auxiliary DC port dedicated to battery energy s...

Page 7: ...age to equipment Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided can result in serious injury or death Important information Includes key information for the operation of this...

Page 8: ...ctional requirements This equipment must be installed according to the manufacturer s installation instructions Safety Instructions Battery Installations Danger The Inverter enclosure contains exposed...

Page 9: ...d only be performed by qualified personnel Warning All field wiring must conform to the codes set forth in the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 Warning A separate AC and a separate DC disconnect mu...

Page 10: ...C3 Ports Both GFDI ground referenced connection and IMI floating connection are supported DC Overcurrent and Overvoltage Detection The Inverter will shut down immediately if DC input voltages or curre...

Page 11: ...detection scheme This enables the Inverter to measure the conductors of the DC Power source If leakage to ground is present past the limits set in UL 1741 then the unit will fault and prevent operati...

Page 12: ...Battery Inverters Inverters Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources IEEE 1547a Distributed Resources Interconnection and Interoperability with the G...

Page 13: ...iciency 95 5 Tare Losses 15 W External Power supply voltage range input to Inverter 18 to 26 Vdc GFDI trip limit 1 A IMI trip level 3 8 k Ohms to ground Communication Interfaces RS485 Modbus RTU 2W Mo...

Page 14: ...al upright position for final installation as well as evaluation purposes Do not block cooling airflow to the bottom air intake filter or the exhaust output which is located on the upper door face of...

Page 15: ...r a metal Uni strut type railing rated for the Inverters weight or a concrete wall Ensure mounting bracket is level within 5 degree Step 2 Using a two man lift procedure carefully lift the Inverter an...

Page 16: ...ure 3 Door Clearance Guide The Inverter installation must allow for the front door to swing freely open for service purposes Although 90 and 180 degree swing angles are shown above a minimum swing ang...

Page 17: ...ombiner doors 3 mm Allen Wrench To connect field AC and DC wiring flat blade Screwdriver To connect earth ground safety wiring flat blade Screwdriver Danger Do not remove or reconfigure the Inverter s...

Page 18: ...Compression Terminals T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 T10 Bottom of DC2 DC3 Wiring Interconnect Board 4 6 AWG 45 Inch pound Ground Terminal Below AC1 Wiring Interconnect Board 4 6 AWG 45 Inch pound Inverter Ground The...

Page 19: ...ority Having Jurisdiction AHJ Some utilities may require an external red handle lockable disconnect in additional to the protection breaker DC Wiring Table 4 DC Wiring Nomenclature Terminal Descriptio...

Page 20: ...ground referenced Combiner type Do not disturb or change these connections Note that the floating and ground referenced Combiners are unique and different equipment designs They are not interchangeab...

Page 21: ...nectors for field termination of PV Strings Packaged within each Combiner are 6 pairs of field crimpable MC4 type connectors crimp tool is not provided The internal designs of the ground referenced Co...

Page 22: ...low voltage control as well as the AC power wiring pass through the Combiner for termination on the Control Board and the AC1 Interconnect Board Battery Wiring The 1 inch conduit fittings located to...

Page 23: ...ed on the positive leg of each string input the six 6 negative String legs are not fused The combined positive legs are connected internally to DC2 T7 on the DC2 DC3 Interconnection Board which is loc...

Page 24: ...the AC Disconnect and remedy AC wiring faults 4 Close the external DC Disconnect connected to Port DC3 only applies to models 30PV S 30PVF S a Using a DMM on the DC voltage scale measure the the batt...

Page 25: ...ate the Combiner DC Disconnect to the closed up postion a Using a DMM on the DC voltage scale measure the the combined PV DC input open circuit Voc voltages between DC2 Com T8 and DC2 T7 b If observed...

Page 26: ...below Table 5 IEEE 1547 1 Default Voltage and Trip Time Range Voltage Range expressed as of base voltage Clearing Time s Clearing Time adjustable up to and including s V 45 0 16 0 16 45 V 60 1 11 60...

Page 27: ...ont of the Inverter are not obstructed Note that under low power conditions fan speeds and noise levels are quite low Remove and clean the filter if the airflow is restricted due to dust or other debr...

Page 28: ...t the heat exchanger for blockage or damage 3 If the heat exchanger is blocked or damaged contact Ideal Power 4 With the Inverter shut down remove and inspect bottom fan intake filter by removing the...

Page 29: ...ault fuse Use an identical 508 Series 3AB 1 A fuse type for replacement Clearing GFDI Faults Floating Applications In the event of a detected ground fault the Inverter will cease exporting or importin...

Page 30: ...eared Fault Handling An Ideal Power Inverter allows for a partly automated fault handling system which operates broadly as follows When a fault limit is reached or exceeded during operation the Invert...

Page 31: ...ention Abort 0 faults are associated with IEEE 1547 voltage frequency grid limit disconnection are assigned to reconnect timer 0 which has a factory default setting of 300 seconds 5 minutes to comply...

Page 32: ...t 0 8 Link over voltage Abort 2 34 AC under frequency level 1 trip Abort 0 9 Link starving Abort 2 35 AC under frequency level 2 trip Abort 0 10 Link over current Abort 2 36 AC under frequency level 3...