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YASKAWA XGI 1000-65/65 Installation And Operation Manual

YASKAWA XGI 1000-65/65 Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Commercial 1000VDC String Inverter SOLECTRIA XGI™ 1000 Installation and Operation Guide Models: XGI 1000-60/65 XGI 1000-65/65 XGI 1000-60/60...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Important Safety Instructions ........................4 Hazard Symbols ..........................4 Symbols on Labels ..........................4 General Safety Messages ........................5 Status Panel ............................6 Overview ..............................7 Inverter Overview ..........................7 Inverter Placement ..........................9 Unpacking ............................
  • Page 3 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Temperature and Altitude ........................82 Enclosure ............................83 Options ..............................84 Wiring Box Configurations ......................... 84 10. Appendix ..............................86 10.1 Warranty and RMA Instructions ......................86 10.2 Datasheet ............................86 10.3 Contact Information ...........................

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 1. Important Safety Instructions Hazard Symbols Table 1-1 Hazard Symbols DANGER indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 5: General Safety Messages

    De-energize the unit, wait 5 minutes, and verify the absence of voltage before opening the equipment or removing any protective shields. General Damage to Equipment Attempting to service the inverter improperly may result in damage. Contact Yaskawa Solectria Solar Technical Support for maintenance. Read and Follow Instructions Failure to read and follow instructions may void the warranty.

  • Page 6: Status Panel

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Status Panel The Status Panel consists of five LED icons that provide useful information to the user regarding the current state of the inverter. The Status Panel is shown in Figure 1-1 and the icon symbols are defined in Table 1-3. Figure 1-1 Status Panel Table 1-3 Explanation of Symbols on Status Panel Ready (Yellow)

  • Page 7: Overview

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 2. Overview Inverter Overview A solar inverter transforms DC power from solar photovoltaic modules into AC power and exports it to the electrical grid, as shown in Figure 2-1. The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is a state-of-the-art inverter designed and made in the USA using global components and is compliant with the Buy American Act.
  • Page 8 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Inverter Protection Features  Reverse polarity protection on DC inputs  Short circuit protection  DC series arc fault detection  Anti-islanding protection  Input and output over-voltage protection  Input over-current protection ...

  • Page 9: Inverter Placement

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Inverter Diagrams Figure 2-3 SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 Inverter (Left) and Wiring Box (Right) Inverter Placement Inverter Environment The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 inverter is rated for outdoor use and will operate properly when exposed to direct sunlight, rain, or snow.
  • Page 10 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Inverter Mounting Angle The acceptable mounting angle range is 5 to 90 degrees measured from horizontal, as shown in Figure 2-5. Make sure the Wiring Box is below the Power Head. Regardless of the installation angle, the bottom edge of the Wiring Box must be parallel to the ground (no side-to-side tilting).

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Unpacking The SOLECTRIA XGI inverter is shipped in two boxes. When storing the packaged inverter(s), keep in an area where they will not get damaged or flooded. Storage temperatures are -40°F to +167°F (-40°C to +75°C). Open the boxes carefully to avoid damaging the contents.

  • Page 12: Labels

    XGI 1000-60/60 (Left) and SOLECTRIA Figure 2-7 Example SOLECTRIA XGI 1000-65/65 (Right) The label on the Wiring Box shows the ratings for the fuses and enclosure (Figure 2-8). Wiring Box Labels for Standard Wiring Box with 15A Fuses (Left) and MC4...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 3. Installation Installation Sequence 1. Install the mounting bracket in the desired location. 2. Install the Wiring Box to the bottom portion of the mounting bracket. Lifting Heavy Object Hazard Proper lifting technique must be used in order to avoid injuries. Use a two-man lift to install the Power Head.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Inverter

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Mounting the Inverter Inverter Dimensions and Spacing The dimensions of the inverter are shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Inverter Dimensions DOCR-070733-D Page 14 of 86...
  • Page 15 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Space the inverters no closer than shown in Figure 3-2 for thermal exhaust and wiring clearance. Keep this area free from debris, plants, and other obstructions. Figure 3-2 Inverter Minimum Spacing DOCR-070733-D Page 15 of 86...
  • Page 16 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Mounting Mount the bracket to a flat surface capable of supporting 186 lbs. (84.4 kg). Acceptable surfaces include concrete, drywall, or other nonflammable surface as long as they can support the weight specified. Structural integrity of the mounting surface is the responsibility of the installer.
  • Page 17 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Use M10 or 7/16 in. bolts to attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface. Use 4 bolts corresponding to the holes shown in Figure 3-4. In the background, the inverter is visible in gray for alignment purposes. The top of the mounting bracket is 19.7 in (502 mm) below the top of the inverter.
  • Page 18 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Place the Wiring Box onto the Mounting Bracket and use 2 of the M6 bolts to attach them. The holes are located on the sides of the Wiring Box and Mounting Bracket, as shown in Figure 3-5. Torque the connections to 40 in- lbs.

  • Page 19: Wiring

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Lifting Heavy Object Hazard Proper lifting technique must be used in order to avoid injuries. Use a two-man lift to install the Power Head. Place the Power Head on top of the Wiring Box. Position the Power Head so that it aligns with the Wiring Box. The Power Head will slide into place, using the metal guide pins to align with the Wiring Box.
  • Page 20 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Remove Cover on Wiring Box Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the 10 screws from the cover of the Wiring Box in the location, as shown in Figure 3-8. Figure 3-8 Remove Wiring Box Screws DOCR-070733-D Page 20 of 86...
  • Page 21 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Remove Plastic Shields The Plastic Shields are a safety feature to protect the user from hazardous conditions when the inverter is running. These must be removed prior to landing the AC and DC conductors in the Wiring Box. Remove the DC plastic shield, shown in blue in Figure 3-9.
  • Page 22 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) The Wiring Box will now have all connections available for wiring. See Figure 3-11 for locations of all connections. Figure 3-11 Wiring Box Connections DOCR-070733-D Page 22 of 86...

  • Page 23: Ac Connection

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) AC Connection Turn the AC Switch OFF before wiring. The switch is located on the right side of the wiring box, see Figure 2-3. Turn AC Switch to OFF Verify the absence of AC voltage. Transformer Configurations Grid Mismatch If the grid does not match the requirements of the inverter, the inverter will not start.
  • Page 24 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Neutral to Ground Jumper Do not use a jumper between ground and Neutral if the Neutral conductor is connected. Using a jumper with the Neutral conductor connected may result in damage and void the warranty.
  • Page 25 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) AC Connection Specifications The AC connections consist of 3 phases (L1, L2, and L3), ground, and neutral. Conductors must be rated for a minimum of 600 V. Use conductors in accordance with Table 3-1in addition to local electrical codes. Table 3-1 AC Connection Specifications Wire Large AC Terminal (-L)
  • Page 26 The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 series inverter requires a 100 A, 3-pole AC breaker, see Table 3-3. Table 3-3 AC Breaker Specifications XGI 1000-50/60 XGI 1000-60/60 XGI 1000-60/65 XGI 1000-65/65 AC Breaker Size 100 A (3 pole) 100 A (3 pole) 100 A (3 pole)

  • Page 27: Dc Connection

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) DC Connection MPPT Zones The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 inverter is equipped with four separate MPPT zones. Each zone can accommodate up to four PV strings. All positive conductors must be landed in the fuse holders on the left side of the wiring box; all negative conductors must be landed on the right side fuse holders.
  • Page 28 For factory configured Parallel Mode installations, perform the calculations based on the total inverter nameplate power rating. With a maximum DC/AC ratio of 1.5 at STC conditions (Equation 3.1), a user can connect up to 90 kW (XGI 1000-60/60 & XGI 1000-60/65), and 97.5 kW (XGI 1000-65/65). High Irradiance Installations...
  • Page 29 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 3.5.2.3 String Mismatch To ensure optimal performance the number of modules per string should be equal within a given MPPT zone (Individual Mode) or across all zones (Parallel Mode). Individual Mode and Parallel Mode must be specified when ordering the wiring box.
  • Page 30 25 A and 30 A fuses can be purchased separately and installed. Use Littelfuse SPF025 for 25 A fuses and SPF030 for 30 A fuses. Note that with 30 A fuses, skip every other fuse position. Yaskawa Solectria Solar does not sell these fuses.
  • Page 31 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Wiring DC Conductors Electric Shock Hazard Components with hazardous voltage and energy will electrocute operator. Verify the absence of DC voltage and current. Turn DC Disconnect to OFF Verify the absence of DC voltage and current. Open Fuse Holders Verify the absence of DC voltage and current.
  • Page 32 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) To connect to the fuse holders, wire connections as shown in Figure 3-18. The positive connections are on the left and the negative on the right. Strings should be wired and labeled in decrementing order (top to bottom). Torque connections to 25 in-lbs (2.8 N-m) with a #2 Phillips-head torque driver.
  • Page 33 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) External Combiner Boxes The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is compatible with external combiner boxes when operating in Independent mode ONLY. The external combiner box MUST have four separate zones. The combined output conductors coming from the combiner box must be landed on separate MPPT zone buses.

  • Page 34: Communications Connections

    Yaskawa Solectria Solar Technical Support & Service. The gateway or cellular modem should have a direct Ethernet connection to one inverter in order to benefit from the remote capabilities inherent to the inverter and to receive remote firmware updates.
  • Page 35 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Figure 3-21 Sample Network Configurations with Weather Station and DAS Connecting Multiple Inverters To connect multiple inverters together, set up an Ethernet daisy chain (see Figure 3-22), star configuration using Ethernet switches, or a tree configuration (mixed network) (see Figure 3-23). ...
  • Page 36 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) In a star configuration, up to 100 inverters can be connected. Mixed networks can support up to 100 inverters providing none of the individual daisy chains contain more than 50 inverters. If longer distances are required, fiber optics can be used with an appropriate switch.
  • Page 37 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Connector and Ports The SOLECTRIA XGI has a 16–pin I/O port with connector and 2 interchangeable Ethernet Ports (see Figure 3-24). Figure 3-24 Communications Connections and Ports: 2 Ethernet Ports (Left) and 16 Pin I/O Port with Connector (Right) Table 3-5 Pin Map for 16 Pin I/O Connector Input/ Output...
  • Page 38 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Antenna Mounting Mount the antenna as shown in Figure 3-25. The antenna must be oriented vertically. Figure 3-25 Mounting the Antenna Antenna Angle The antenna must maintain a vertical orientation regardless of the angle of the inverter. Third-Party Data Acquisition System (DAS) Connection Ethernet Only Connection The XGI 1000 series inverter only supports Ethernet connections to a 3...

  • Page 39: Reseal Wiring Box

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Reseal Wiring Box Replace Plastic Shields Replace the AC Shield and then the DC Shield, in the same way they were removed in Section 3.3.4. Replace Cover Put the cover back on the Wiring Box. Use a #2 Phillips-head torque driver to tighten the cover screws to 25 in- lbs (2.8 N-m).

  • Page 40: Startup

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 4. Startup Startup Checklist Mechanical Installation Make sure the mounting bracket is securely installed and all fasteners are tightened to the torque specifications. See Mounting the Inverter. Electrical Connections Make sure all conductors are landed on the correct terminals. Make sure all connections are tightened to torque specifications.

  • Page 41: User Interface

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Select the gateway node (in blue) at the top of the list. Log in to the inverter (see Inverter Page). Select the “First Time Start Wizard” from the menu under “Inverter Configurations”. Follow the instructions of the “First Time Start Wizard”.
  • Page 42 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) If this network is not visible on the list of networks, bring the smart device or laptop closer to the inverter. The range is up to 75 ft of direct line of site. By accessing the network, all inverters that are part of the network are accessible.
  • Page 43 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Inverter List The Inverter List shows a register of all the inverters linked to the same WiFi network to which the laptop or smart device is connected. These inverters are said to comprise a cluster. Each XGI cluster consists of a maximum of 50 or 100 inverters depending upon connection type, see Section 3.6.2.
  • Page 44 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Inverter Home Page Each inverter has a home page (see Figure 5-3) that shows an overview of the inverter. It displays the inverter name, serial number, time, current AC power being produced, energy produced for the day and total lifetime energy produced.
  • Page 45 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Selecting the inverter status icons will give their current state, as shown in Figure 5-4. Figure 5-4 Current Status with Network and Communication Working and Maintenance with an Event The menu button is located in the upper left corner, represented by three horizontal lines (≡). When clicked, a drop-down menu appears.
  • Page 46 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Figure 5-5 shows the Drop-Down Menu in observer mode. Figure 5-5 Inverter Status Page with Drop-Down Menu (Observer Mode) Inverter Menu Figure 5-6 shows the top two levels of the inverter menu. Inverter Configuration and its sub-menus are only available in administrator mode and are shown in blue.

  • Page 47: Menu Screens

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Menu Screens Live Measurements This screen allows a user in either observer or administrator mode to view the following measurements. Table 5-4 Live Measurement Menu Structure Section Subsection Measurement Today’s Energy Energy Lifetime Energy Power...
  • Page 48 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Live Measurements screenshots are shown in Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7 Live Measurements Inverter Status Figure 5-8 Inverter Status Sub-Menu DOCR-070733-D Page 48 of 86...
  • Page 49 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Inverter Info This screen allows a user in observer or administrator mode to view critical details about the inverter. Figure 5-9 Inverter Info Page Inverter Configurations Note that for any configuration, if the user attempts to enter a value that is not supported, the user interface will reject the value and show an error message to the right of the value.
  • Page 50 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Voltage and Frequency Trip Settings Figure 5-11 Voltage and Frequency Trip Settings Sub-Sub-Menu Abnormal AC Voltage Detection This feature allows a user in administrator mode to set the ride through trip points for abnormal high and low voltages.
  • Page 51 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Abnormal AC Frequency Detection This feature allows a user in administrator mode to set the trip points for abnormal high and low frequencies. Figure 5-13 Abnormal AC Frequency Detection DOCR-070733-D Page 51 of 86...
  • Page 52 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Recovery Time This feature allows a user in administrator mode to set the time to recover from an abnormal frequency or voltage event that causes the inverter to trip. Default is 300 s or 5 minutes. Figure 5-14 Recovery Time DOCR-070733-D Page 52 of 86...
  • Page 53 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Power Limiting This feature allows a user in administrator mode to curtail real power as a percent of name plate real power output. Figure 5-15 Power Limiting DOCR-070733-D Page 53 of 86...
  • Page 54 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Power Factor This feature allows a user in administrator mode to control reactive power by setting the power factor. Figure 5-16 Power Factor Inverter Settings Figure 5-17 Inverter Settings Sub-Menu DOCR-070733-D Page 54 of 86...
  • Page 55 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Edit Inverter Name This screen allows a user in administrator mode to name or rename an inverter. Figure 5-18 Edit Inverter Name Time and Date Configurations This screen allows a user in administrator mode to set the time and date. Figure 5-19 Time and Date Configurations DOCR-070733-D Page 55 of 86...
  • Page 56 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Factory Default This screen allows a user in administrator mode to reset all inverter settings to their factory default. Figure 5-20 Factory Default Factory Reset with 4 MPPT Zones The factory reset will return the inverter to the default state of 1 MPPT zone. Re-install the jumper or change the selection to individual zones.
  • Page 57 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) MPPT Zones This screen allows a user in administrator mode to set the number of MPPT Zones. For MPPT Zones, refer to Section 3.5 DC Connections for the hardware connections. Figure 5-21 MPPT Zones DOCR-070733-D Page 57 of 86...
  • Page 58 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Edit Lifetime Energy This screen allows a user in administrator mode to edit the lifetime energy of the inverter. Figure 5-22 Edit Lifetime Energy Restart Inverter This screen allows a user in administrator mode to restart the inverter. Figure 5-23 Restart Inverter DOCR-070733-D Page 58 of 86...
  • Page 59 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Network Status Figure 5-24 Network Status Sub-Menu Internet Connection Status This screen allows a user in administrator mode to see the status of the connections to the Internet, SolrenView data server, and the firmware update server. Figure 5-25 Internet Connection Status DOCR-070733-D Page 59 of 86...
  • Page 60 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Network Configuration Figure 5-26 Network Configuration Sub-Menu Advanced Network Configuration Figure 5-27 Advanced Network Configuration Sub-Sub-Menu DOCR-070733-D Page 60 of 86...
  • Page 61 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) WiFi Configuration This screen allows a user in administrator mode to define the SSID for a cluster of inverters. The SSID has 3 components: Site ID, Cluster ID, and Channel. The format of the SSID becomes [Site ID]-[Cluster ID]-[Channel], as shown at the bottom Your New WiFi Network Name (SSID).
  • Page 62 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Ethernet Configuration This screen allows a user in administrator mode to enable or disable Ethernet connectivity. Figure 5-29 Ethernet Configuration Disabling Ethernet Network Do not disable the Ethernet unless you are connected through WiFi as all Ethernet communications will cease once disabled.
  • Page 63 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) User Access Management This screen allows a user in administrator mode to change the default password for administrator access to all inverters in the cluster. An email address and internet connection is required for recovery if the user forgets the password.
  • Page 64 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) SolrenView Monitoring Configuration This screen allows a user in administrator mode to enable SolrenView Monitoring. Note that SolrenView Monitoring requires a subscription (Additional fee applies). Figure 5-31 SolrenView Monitoring Configuration DOCR-070733-D Page 64 of 86...
  • Page 65 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Event and Fault Logs This screen allows a user in administrator mode to view the event and fault logs. Figure 5-32 Events and Fault Logs Edit Inverter List This screen allows a user in administrator mode to add or remove inverters from the Reference List. A new inverter must be shown on the Inverter List to add to the network.
  • Page 66 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) System Test This screen allows a user in administrator mode to run the Arc Fault Self-Test. Hit Reset after conducting the test. Figure 5-34 System Test DOCR-070733-D Page 66 of 86...
  • Page 67 The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 series inverter supports both local and remote firmware updates. Remote updates are performed automatically from the Yaskawa Solectria Solar server or by request through our technical support department by calling (978-683-9700 ext 2). Remote firmware updates require an internet connection.
  • Page 68 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) First Time Startup Wizard The First Time Startup Wizard is accessible when in Administrator Mode and is designed to aid the user in configuring the site communication and network settings. For more information on the First Time Startup Wizard, refer to the Quick Startup Guide shipped with the inverter. Figure 5-36 Prompt to Run the First Time Startup Wizards Figure 5-37 First Time Startup Wizard Sequence See Edit Inverter Name, Edit Inverter List, Time and Date Configurations, and WiFi Configuration for details on...

  • Page 69: Operation

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 6. Operation Inverter Start-Up Automatic Start-Up: The inverter will start up automatically when the output voltage and power from the PV array meet the required values and the AC grid is within the normal operating limits. Manual Start-Up: On the inverter page of the user interface, click the Connect to Grid button to turn the inverter ON.

  • Page 70: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting If an inverter is not running correctly, the Status Panel will show there is an issue. When the inverter is working normally, the first 3 LEDs are illuminated (Ready, Network and Communications, and Power) and the last 2 are off (Maintenance and Power Fault).
  • Page 71 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Internal Attempt to update the firmware and Internal communication failure Communication 2 power cycle the inverter. Contact detected. Failure Technical Support. Inspect for and repair damage to A DC series arc fault has been the PV array and DC wiring.
  • Page 72 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) DOCR-070733-D Page 72 of 86...
  • Page 73 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Warning Events Warning events indicate that the inverter is not producing AC power but can self-recover if conditions causing the event cease. This is indicated by the inverter Status Panel illuminating the yellow Maintenance LED (wrench).
  • Page 74 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Using a CAT III multi-meter verify the AC frequency. If there is a discrepancy of greater than 2% AC High Frequency AC high frequency region 1 between the measured results and 1 Detected detected.
  • Page 75 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Using a CAT III multi-meter verify the AC voltage. If there is a discrepancy of greater than 2% AC Very High between the measured results and AC high voltage region 2 detected. Voltage 2 Detected the voltage reported by the inverter contact Technical Support,...
  • Page 76 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Information Events Information events will not cause the inverter to cease producing AC power and are provided for reference. There is no LED for these events. Table 7-3 Information Event Codes Info Display Message Description...

  • Page 77: Servicing The Fans

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Servicing the Fans Three fans are user serviceable. All fans are located and accessible on the sides of the inverter. There are two DC fans accessible on the right side of the inverter underneath the antenna, and one AC fan is accessible on the left side at the bottom of Power Head.

  • Page 78: Wifi Connection Error

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 7.2.1 DC Fans Align both fans so the fans blow INTO the inverter. The arrow will be pointed into the inverter and the label will not be visible. After servicing the fans, replace the assembly and torque the screw to 20 in-lbs (2.3 N-m). See Figure 7-2 to remove the DC fans.

  • Page 79: Specifications

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 8. Specifications General Specifications Table 8-1 General Specifications XGI 1000-60/65 XGI 1000-65/65 XGI 1000-60/60 Max Input Voltage 1000 VDC Full Power Input 580 to 850 VDC 600 to 850 VDC Voltage Range Operating Voltage 350 –...

  • Page 80: Voltage And Frequency Limits And Trip Times

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Voltage and Frequency Limits and Trip Times All models of the SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 comply with IEEE1547a-2014 requirements. The tables below show its standard settings. Table 8-2 Default Voltage Limits and Trip Times Voltage Range Voltage Setpoint Clearing Time...
  • Page 81 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Figure 8-2 Derating with DC Voltage DOCR-070733-D Page 81 of 86...

  • Page 82: Temperature And Altitude

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Temperature and Altitude Table 8-4 Normal Temperature Ranges XGI 1000-50/60 and XGI 1000-60/60 XGI 1000-60/65 and XGI 1000-65/65 Ambient Temperature Range -40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C) Derating Temperature 122°F (50°C) 113°F (45°C)

  • Page 83: Enclosure

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Enclosure Table 8-5 Enclosure Information Enclosure Rating NEMA Type 4 Dimensions 45.8 in x 28.3 in x 11.6 in (1163 x 719 x 295 mm) Power Head: 117 lbs (53.07 kg) Weight Wiring Box: 49 lbs (22.22 kg) Mounting Bracket: 20 lbs (9.07 kg)

  • Page 84: Options

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 9. Options Wiring Box Configurations The Wiring Box comes in several versions. Each version can be ordered in Parallel Mode or Independent Mode. Table 9-1 AC Connection Specifications Wire Large AC Terminal (-L) Standard Wiring Box Material Wiring Box...
  • Page 85 Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) Large AC Terminal Configuration The Large AC Terminal Wiring Box, as shown in Figure 9-2, is the Standard Wiring Box with larger AC Terminals, allowing for larger AC wires to be used. See Table 9-1 for allowed AC conductor sizes. Figure 9-2 Wiring Box with Large AC Terminal DOCR-070733-D Page 85 of 86...

  • Page 86: Appendix

    Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 (Rev D) 10. Appendix 10.1 Warranty and RMA Instructions For all warranty information, please visit: http://solectria.com/support/documentation/warranty-information/grid-tied-inverter-warranty-letter/ 10.2 Datasheet https://solectria.com/support/documentation/inverter-datasheets/xgi-1000-datasheet/ 10.3 Contact Information Table 10-1 Contact Information Telephone 978.683.9700 978.683.9702 Sales Support inverters@solectria.com Technical Support & 978.683.9700x2 Service Website...

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