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- Page 1 ILUMEN PID SOLUTION ILUMEN PIDbox INSTALLATION MANUAL Ilumen PIDbox – Version 2.5...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Scope of delivery ............................... 5 Product description ..............................5 Mounting ..................................6 Mounting location requirements ......................6 Mounting the Ilumen PIDbox using the mounting holes ..............6 Electrical connections ............................. 7 AC-connection ..............................7 Installation of timer/clock (not included) .................... 8 Opening and closing the PIDbox ....................... - Page 3 Ilumen Troubleshooting ..............................16 10.1 Faults................................. 16 10.2 No good PID regeneration ........................16 10.3 Resetting the PIDbox ..........................16 10.4 Repairing the PIDbox ..........................16 Contact .................................. 17 Technical data ..............................17 Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox v2.5...
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Page 4: Information On This Manual
2.1 A PPROPRIATE USAGE The Ilumen PIDbox applies a voltage to PV modules in reference to earth. The device may only be switched on when the installation is executed as described in this manual. Before installing the Ilumen PIDbox , ensure that the permitted operating range of each component is maintained at all times. -
Page 5: Qualifications Of Skilled Persons
The Ilumen PIDbox is placed between the inverter and the solar array strings. The power of the strings goes through the PIDbox, entering on one side “PV in” and leaving on the other “Inv. out”. This means the Ilumen PIDbox is placed in series between the PV panels and the inverter. You can use one Ilumen PIDbox per 1 MPP tracker. -
Page 6: Mounting
✓ Do not place the Ilumen PIDbox in a dusty environment. ✓ The ambient temperature must be between -10 and 40°C. ✓ Normally the PIDbox is installed right next the inverter or close to the DC-combiner box. ✓ Always mount the PIDbox in an upright position. -
Page 7: Electrical Connections
5. Check if mounted securely LECTRICAL CONNECTIONS When installing the Ilumen PIDbox, the DC side of the PV plant must be switched off. After the installation is done, you can switch on the PIDbox by inserting the AC-plug. The green LED should burn immediately. -
Page 8: Installation Of Timer/Clock (Not Included)
CLOCK NOT INCLUDED For correct functionality of the PV plant and the PIDbox it is obligated to install a digital timer on the AC-connection. This digital timer will insure that the normal function of the PV-plant is guaranteed during the day. The digital timer must switch on the PIDbox around 2 hours before sundown and must disconnect the AC 1 hour before sunrise. -
Page 9: Opening And Closing The Pidbox
To open the front lid unscrew the 8 screws located on the front side of the PIDbox. To close place the lid back on the PIDbox. Screw in all the screws. Do not over tighten the screws otherwise the screws and lid can get damaged. -
Page 10: Earth Connection
ARTH CONNECTION To achieve the best result, the frames of the solar modules must be connected to the earth connector of the Ilumen PIDbox. For optimal result you must install a cable (6 or more mm ) to the mounting structure of the solar modules (make sure mounting structures and frames of the solar modules are electrically conducting). -
Page 11: Solar Array And Inverter Connections
Ilumen Connect the earth cable to the earth screw inside or outside the PIDbox. Please use appropriate cable lugs to connect the earth. The earth pin is M6x25. No nuts and washers are included. 6.5 S OLAR ARRAY AND INVERTER CONNECTIONS When installing the PIDbox between the PV array and inverter always switch off the DC switch of the inverter and in the DC-combiner boxes. - Page 12 PV INV PV INV Do not connect more than 1 MPPT to 1 PIDbox. You cannot mix multiple MPPT’s and connect it to 1 PIDbox. General rule is 1 PIDbox per 1 MPPT. The maximum current that can pass through the Ilumen PIDbox is indicated on the type plate on the side of the PIDbox .
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Page 13: Connection Diagrams
Several solutions are possible. Here you find the most common possible connection. 6.7 S CHEMATICS To the frames of the PV panels timer To the frames of the PV panels L N PE PV INV PV INV Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox v2.5... -
Page 14: Passing Cables Through The Bottom Lid
Do a final check whether everything is properly mounted and connected (see chapter 5 and 6 for details): ✓ The PV frames are all connected to the same earth as the earth pin of the Ilumen PIDbox ✓ The PV and inverter DC cables are correctly connected ✓... -
Page 15: Installation Summary
9.1 D ISASSEMBLING THE Switch off the DC to the Ilumen PIDbox by switching off the inverter or the DC combiner box. Then switch off the AC power to the PIDbox. Disconnect the Ilumen PIDbox from the AC grid. Wait a minimum of 20 minutes. Disconnect the DC cables from the PIDbox . Disconnect all earth connections. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
ESETTING THE Always power off the DC-power first in the inverter and the DC-combiner boxes. Then the PIDbox can simply be reset by switching off the AC-power. Wait 20 seconds and switch the AC- power back on. If resetting does not help fixing your problem, please consult chapter 10.1 of this manual. -
Page 17: Contact
IP65 – indoor and outdoor use Configuration 1 input None of the connected solar module poles may become grounded on the panel side, grounding is allowed on the inverter side. Various Warranty Up to 20 years Certificates www.ilumen.be Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox v2.5... - Page 18 Ilumen Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox v2.5...