Solectria Renewables PVI 10 KW, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...PVI 10KW PVI 13KW PVI 15KW INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Revision B 2012 Solectria Renewables LLC All information subject to change without notice ...

Page 2: ...ev 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 ...

Page 3: ...k 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 NO...

Page 4: ...r access for protection against risk of injury to persons PRESCRIPTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES Tous les travaux d installation électrique doivent être exécutés en conformité aux normes électriques locales ainsi qu à la norme nationale américaine et canadienne Le PVI ne contient aucune pièce requérant un entretient effectué par l utilisateur Pour toute maintenance veuillez consulter Solectria Rene...

Page 5: ...sioning the Inverter 15 5 1 Turning on the Inverter 15 5 2 Operation 15 5 3 Turning off the Inverter 16 6 0 LCD Display and LED Indicators 17 6 1 LCD Display 17 6 2 Button Description 17 6 3 Screen Descriptions 17 6 4 LED Indicators 19 7 0 Troubleshooting and Inverter Messages 19 7 1 Inverter Messages 20 8 0 Product Warranty RMA Policy 22 8 1 Warranty Policy 22 8 2 Return Material Authorization Po...

Page 6: ...ndustrial 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...

Page 7: ... Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 2 DOCR 060011 Figure 1 2 The PVI 10 15KW Inverter Side Facing Disconnect Switches Front View Figure 1 3 The PVI 10 15KW Inverter Forward Facing Disconnect Switches Front View ...

Page 8: ...1 Criteria for device mounting Because the power electronics are within the rainproof enclosure the inverter can be mounted outdoors The maximum life for the inverter can be achieved by mounting the unit in a clean dry and cool location For optimal electrical system efficiency use the shortest possible AC and DC cables and use the maximum allowable cable size Avoid installation in close proximity ...

Page 9: ...within the US 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 l...

Page 10: ...t packaging if damage is evident If it is determined that the unit must be returned a RMA number must be obtained from Solectria Renewables prior to shipping the unit back 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 securi...

Page 11: ...res 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 combination 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...

Page 12: ...llation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 7 DOCR 060011 Figure 3 1 The PVI 10 15KW Inverter Series Dimension Front View Figure 3 2 The PVI 10 15KW Inverter Series Mounting Dimensions Bottom View ...

Page 13: ...ual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 8 DOCR 060011 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 ...

Page 14: ... before proceeding to 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 ...

Page 15: ...itional conductors for grounds see section 4 1 90 C copper conductors must be used The combiner terminals are listed for 75o 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 t...

Page 16: ...r 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 ground fault is eliminated when ...

Page 17: ...WG 90 C Cu 45 In lb PVI 15KW 208VAC 3 1 per phase 6 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 C 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 and neutral 12 AWG 90 C Cu 2 AWG 90 C Cu 45 In lb Table 4 5 Wire Sizes Associated with Inverter Unfused AC Disconnect Switch AC disconnect switch for the PVI 10 15KW is unfuse...

Page 18: ...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 This should be installed outside of th...

Page 19: ...or IP address assignment 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...

Page 20: ... disconnect switch at the building service Turn on the inverter s AC disconnect switch Turn on the inverter s DC disconnect switch 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 Listen for contactor closing inverter on line Listen for slight 60 Hz hum transf...

Page 21: ... IS CRITICAL THAT THE SEQUENCE FOR TURNING OFF THE INVERTER BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY Use the keypad to temporarily disable the power output Set Inverter Power Disable Turn off the inverter s DC disconnect switch Turn off the inverter s AC disconnect switch Wait at least one minute for the capacitor bank to discharge ...

Page 22: ...ter operating information 6 1 LCD Display Figure 6 1 LCD Display 6 2 Button Description To move up a level from the current menu 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 Pac XX W Start Menu 1 Measurements 2 Set Inverter 3 Monitor 4 RG Meter if installed 5 Info Press or or to move from the main default...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...ion Check GFDI fuse if YELLOW LED remains solid Figure 6 2 LED Indicators GREEN 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 the ground fault YELL...

Page 25: ...age is less than the low limit If possible measure the 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 t...

Page 26: ...ntact 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 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 ...

Page 27: ...ion 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 deal...

Page 28: ... 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 troubl...

Page 29: ...y 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...

Page 30: ...L 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 FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT...

Page 31: ...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 Retur...

Page 32: ...nit 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 ...

Page 33: ...justability 59 3 60 5 Hz Frequency measurement accuracy 0 1 Hz Continuous Output Power 208 240 480 600 VAC 10 13 2 15 kW 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 duration of 10...

Page 34: ...s 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 voltage 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...

Page 35: ...ies Inverters Figure 9 2 PVI 15KW 480V Inverter Efficiency for 3 Different DC Voltage Inputs 0 5 10 15 200 250 300 350 400 450 AC Power kW DC Voltage VDC 93 0 94 0 95 0 96 0 97 0 98 0 0 0 20 0 40 0 60 0 80 0 100 0 Overall Efficiency DC PV to AC 3 phase Percent AC Power Output 225VDC 270VDC 380VDC strike voltage 270 VDC ...

Page 36: ...rs 10 0 Appendices 10 1 Appendix A PVI 10 15KW datasheet http www solectria com page_id 32 10 2 Appendix B String Sizing Tool http www solectria com page_id 30 10 3 Appendix C Contact Information Solectria Renewables LLC 360 Merrimack Street Building 9 2nd floor Lawrence Massachusetts 01843 USA Tel 978 683 9700 Fax 978 683 9702 Sales general info inverters solectria com Customer Support service so...

Page 37: ...Installation and Operation Manual Rev B PVI 10KW 13KW 15KW 32 DOCR 060011 10 5 Appendix D UL1741 IEEE 1547 CSA22 2 107 1 Listing Letter ...