ABB PVS-175-TL-US Quick Installation Manual
ABB PVS-175-TL-US Quick Installation Manual

ABB PVS-175-TL-US Quick Installation Manual

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Quick Installation Guide
PVS-166/175-TL-US
(166.5 to 185 kW)
BCM.V3102.1

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  • Page 1 — A B B S O L A R I N V E R T E R S Quick Installation Guide PVS-166/175-TL-US (166.5 to 185 kW) BCM.V3102.1...
  • Page 2 All pictures and illustrations shown in this document are indicatives and must be intended as support for installa- tion instruction only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement. Specifications subject to change without notice. The latest version of this document is available on the ABB website.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    — Table of contents Reference number index Models and range of equipment Labels and Symbols Lifting and transport List of supplied components Kit of recommended spare parts Choice of installation location Mounting Instruction Routing the cable to the inverter Installation planning Grid output connection (AC side) Checking the correct polarity of the strings and Input connection (DC)
  • Page 4 57 AFD reset button 17 DC input quick fit connectors 36 RS485 line 120Ohm termination res. 58 Gasket protective cover 18 DC and ARC fault interface cables 37 ABB RS485 service RJ45 connector (service only) 59 AFD interface cable PVS-166/175-TL-US - External view...
  • Page 5 PVS-166/175-TL-US - External sides view PVS-166/175-TL-US Power module- Internal view (Continue to next page)
  • Page 6 PVS-166/175-TL-US Wiring box- Internal view...
  • Page 7: Models And Range Of Equipment

    “Wiring box” Model Number Description • 24 quick fit connector pairs (2 each MPPT) WB-SX-PVS-166-TL-US • DC switches WB-SX-PVS-175-TL-US • SPD Type 2 Pluggable Cartridges (DC & AC) • 24 quick fit connector pairs (2 each MPPT) • DC switches WB-SX2-PVS-166-TL-US WB-SX2-PVS-175-TL-US •...
  • Page 8: Labels And Symbols

    — Labels and Symbols The labels on the inverter carry the markings, main technical data and identification of the equipment and manufacturer. The technical data shown in this quick installation guide does not replace that shown on the labels attached to the equipment.
  • Page 9: Lifting And Transport

    The Communication Identification label (applied on the wiring box) is divided in two separate parts by a dashed line; take the bottom part and apply it on the plant documentation (ABB recommend to create a plant map and apply the Communication Identification label on it).
  • Page 10 Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the equipment! ABB usually stores and protects individual components by suitable means to make their transport and subsequent handling easier. Nonetheless, as a rule, it is necessary to turn to the experience of specialised staff to take charge of loading and unloading components.
  • Page 11 Always consider the center of gravity of the enclosures while lifting. Center of gravity (wiring box) Center of gravity (power module) In case of manual lifting it’s suggested to use a support plan (e.g. a table) to place the equipment during the lifi- ting operation, to allow the change of hands position.
  • Page 12: List Of Supplied Components

    — List of supplied components Available components for power module (01) Q.ty Available components for wiring box (02) Q.ty Multifunction and aux relay (33) M6 bolts with washers for AC interface power cable connec- connector (pre-installed on tion point (phases) communication board (28)) Remote ON/OFF (38) and RS485 M5 bolts with washers for AC in-...
  • Page 13: Choice Of Installation Location

    In case of opening when the unit is wet, avoid any water infiltration inside the unit, either in WB or PM. • All installations over 6500’ (2,000 meters) must be assessed by ABB Technical Sales to determine the proper datasheet derating.
  • Page 14 50cm / 20” Distances • Hardware and software maintenance on device entails opening the front cover. (*): recommended Check that the correct installation safety distances are observed in order to allow minimum free routine check and maintenance operations. space to operate •...
  • Page 15 Installation of multiple units 50 cm 50 cm 20” 20” • When installing multiple units position the inverters side by side paying attention to keep the minimum clearance distances (measured from the outer edge of the inverter) for each inverter specified in the figure.
  • Page 16: Mounting Instruction

    — Mounting Instruction The inverter must be corrrectly installed, in a suitable location, to operate properly and safely. Installers must know and understand applicable NEC requirements and any local codes for photovoltaic systems. Installers must know and understand OSHA and other applicable safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Page 17 • Use the two M8 screws with flat and spring washers (sup- plied) to fix the pieces of the bracket together. • Position the bracket (03) perfectly level on the support and use it as drilling template. Consider the overall dimensions of the power module (01) and the wiring box (02).
  • Page 18 • In case of use of “frame fixing brackets” (see side picture as example) it will be possible to fix the bracket to the frame structure without drilling any additional holes. • Fix the bracket (03) to the support. Assembly the inverter to the bracket •...
  • Page 19 • Lift the power module (01) up to the bracket and over the wiring box (02), using the handles (04) or another appropri- ate lifting device. Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the equipment. • Insert the heads of two rear attachment pins (14) (placed on the rear part of the power module) into the slots on the bracket.
  • Page 20 Opening the Wiring box cover • Using the key tool (provided with the kit contained in the wir- ing box package), open the three cover quarter cam locks (05) following the proper rotation as shown in the related silkscreens on the Wiring box cover (07). •...
  • Page 21 • Remove the three M5 screws from the DC surge arrester plate. • Rotate the DC surge arrester plate. • Tighten the two hexagonal junction screws (20) with a torque of 12Nm (8.85 ft-lb). (Continue to next page)
  • Page 22 • Close the DC surge arrester plate and install the three M5 screws previously removed. • Install the cable duct (54) previously removed to the DC surge arrester plate (21). • Tighten the two side screws (supplied) to torque of 5Nm (3.7 ft-lb), to avoid the tilting of the bottom part of the inverter.
  • Page 23 Connection of the AC interface power cables (25) The AC interface power cable (32) (RST phases, PE and MID BULK) are situated into the cable housing on the top side of wiring box (02). • Install the R, S and T phases and MID BULK cable (coming from the wiring box) to the respective AC interface connec- tion point (25) inside the power module, paying attention to the correspondence of the phases with the labels, using the...
  • Page 24 Connection of the interface signal connectors The interface signal cables (24) are situated into right side of power module (01) and they are composed by 8 connectors. • Connect all the interface signal cables (24) (push the connec- tor until you hear a locking “click”). All connectors have a different pin-out in order to avoid any connection error.
  • Page 25 • Pass the DC interface cables (18) into the same dedicated opening used for the AFD interface cables. • Close the power module cover (50) and open the wiring box cover (07). • Remove the cable sheathing from the DC interface cables (18) and the cable duct (54) from the DC surge arrester plate (21).
  • Page 26 — Routing the cable to the inverter 20-30 cm Min. of Cables should be routed in a manner which prevents water from dripping on the DC input connectors (16). straight cable Especially when coming from the top, the DC cables must be routed in order to create a loop: in this way the water that flows on the cables will be drained.
  • Page 27 2.0 A ABB declares that the ABB transformerless inverters, in terms of their construction, do not inject continuous earth fault currents and therefore there is no requirement that the differential protection installed downstream of the inverter be type B in accordance with IEC 60755 / A 2.
  • Page 28 — Grid output connection (AC side) To avoid risks of electrical shock, all wiring operations must be carried out with the disconnect switch down- stream of the inverter (grid side) opened and applying LOTO procedure on it. Be careful not to change round one of the phases with neutral! Caution! Connect the ground before starting the grid connections.
  • Page 29: Strings And Input Connection (Dc

    — Checking the correct polarity of the strings and Input connection (DC) Do not place objects of any kind on the inverter during operation! Do not touch the heatsink while the inverter is operating!Some parts may be very hot and cause burns. To avoid risks of electrical shock, all wiring operations must be carried out with the DC disconnect switch internal and external (applying LOTO procedures on it) to OFF position and with the external AC disconnect switch to OFF position (applying LOTO procedures on it).
  • Page 30 • Connect all the strings required by the system, always checking the seal of the connectors. Make sure to connect at least one string per MPPTs to prevent unbalancing between input channels. If any string inputs is not required check that protective caps are installed to the relative unused connectors. This is necessary for the inverter seal and to avoid any damage to the unused connectors which may be used at a later time.
  • Page 31: Connection Of The Communication And

    Memory board RS485 line communication board (*) The RS-485 connector (RJ45) (ABB Service only) (37) and the signal R1 on the Remote ON/OFF terminal block (38) are used to bring the signals on the external connector RS-485&Rem.ON/OFF (Service only) (56).
  • Page 32 Internet connection is required to use all the Aurora Vision remote functionalities. Please refer to Aurora Vision documents available on ABB website for further information how to get an Aurora Vi- sion account for remotely monitoring and managing the installed solar assets.
  • Page 33 (master mode). This will allow the inverter to serve as a logger for ABB accessories. For more information on connecting the accessories to the RS485 terminal block, refer to the accessory product manual or con- tact ABB customer support.
  • Page 34 Remote control connection The connection and disconnection of the inverter to and from the grid can be con- trolled through an external control. The function must be enabled via web server user interface. If the remote control function is disabled, the switching on of the inverter is dictated by the presence of the normal parameters that allow the inverter to connect to the grid.
  • Page 35 ALARM Indicates that the inverter has detected an anomaly. This type of problem is highlighted in the Web User Interface and ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP. PVS-175 The “GFI” (ground fault) LED indicates that the inverter has detected a ground fault in the DC side photovoltaic generator.
  • Page 36: Commissioning

    The buffer battery is low and the inverter does not maintain the time setting Pre-commissioning phase (first start-up of inverter) The commissioning of the inverter must be completed through the Installation wizard steps (Web User Interface) or using the ABB Installer for Solar Inverters mobile APP Initial configuration failure green:...
  • Page 37 Commissioning via ABB Installer for Solar Inverters mobile APP ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP is available for Android mobile devices with an Android version of 6.0.1 or greater (for iOS mo- bile devices will be implemented soon) and could be downloaded and installed from Play Store.
  • Page 38: Arc Fault Detection

    PC. Access it by connection to the inverter internal Webserver (please see the beginning of this pa- ragraph on how to access to the internal webserver). In addition it is possible to use the mobile App ‘ABB ability Energy Viewer for solar plants’...
  • Page 39: Grid Support Functions And Voltage

    Webserver. This QIG provides an overview of the available grid support functions. For complete details, refer to the product manual at www. abb.com/solarinverters. 1. Voltage ride-through This inverter provides parameters to respond to undervoltage and overvoltage events. The inverter is designed to operate nor- mally within the specified operating range.
  • Page 40: Technical Data Table

    — Technical data table PVS-166-TL US PVS-175-TL US Input side Absolute maximum DC input voltage 1500 V (Vmax,abs) Start-up DC input voltage 750 V (650…1000 V) (Vstart) Operating DC input voltage range 0.7 x Vstart…1500 V (min 600 V) (Vdcmin...Vdcmax) Rated DC input voltage 1100 V (Vdcr)
  • Page 41: Power Module

    PVS-166-TL US PVS-175-TL US Operating performance Maximum efficiency 98.6 % (ηmax) Weighted CEC efficiency 98.4 % (ηCEC) Communication Embedded communication interfaces Dual port Ethernet, WLAN , RS-485 User interface 4 LEDs, Web User Interface, Mobile APP Communication protocol Modbus RTU/TCP (SunSpec compliant) Commissioning tool Web User Interface, Mobile APP Monitoring...
  • Page 44 With regard to purchase orders, the agreed particulars shall prevail. ABB AG does not ac- cept any responsibility whatsoever for poten- tial errors or possible lack of information in this document.

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