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  • Page 1 Ingecon μWind ® Installation manual...
  • Page 2 Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. AAY2000IKI04_ 02/2012 Energy Avda. Ciudad de la Innovación, 13 31621 SARRIGUREN (Navarra) - Spain Tel.: +34 948 28 80 00 Fax.: +34 948 28 80 01 e-mail: solar.energy@ingeteam.com Service Call Center: +34 948 698 715 The copy, distribution or use of this document or of its content requires written authorisation. Any breach thereof will be reported for damages.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Important safety precautions This manual contains important instructions for the installation, handling and use of the following models: Ingecon μWind 2.5 TL Ingecon μWind 2.5 ® ® Ingecon μWind 3 TL Ingecon μWind 3.3 ®...
  • Page 4 Category III - 1000-Volt measuring instruments must be used for checking for the absence of voltage. Ingeteam accepts no liability for any damages caused by improper use of the equipment. AAY2000IKI04...
  • Page 5 Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Potential hazards for people Bear in mind the following warnings concerning personal safety. DANGER: Electric shock. The equipment may remain charged after disconnecting the wind generator and mains power. Carefully follow the mandatory steps in the manual for removing the voltage.
  • Page 6 Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual Potential hazards for the equipment Bear in mind the following warnings concerning protection of the equipment. Should the grid or the invertor fail, on power will be extracted from the wind turbine, and so the wind generator must have a braking system or additional speed limiting to guarantee it never exceeds the equipment’s maximum operating limits (Vdc...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Table of Contents 1. Overview ..............................9 1.1. Introduction .............................9 1.2. Equipment description ........................9 1.2.1. Models ............................9 1.2.2. Options ...........................9 1.2.3. System description ........................9 1.2.4. Ingecon® μWind Interface (IWI) ....................11 1.2.5. Compositions .........................11 1.3. Compliance with regulations ......................12 1.3.1.
  • Page 8 Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual Quick connector for AC connection ....................29 Quick connector for communications .....................29 Multi-purpose glands ........................29 DC circuit breaker ........................30 Ingecon® μWind Interface (IWI) Connector ..................30 Transformer connectors ........................30 5.3.2. Order of connecting the unit ....................30 5.3.3.
  • Page 9: Overview

    A microgeneration wind power system must have a braking and stopping system in order to ensure the safety of people and the equipment. If the braking and stopping system is supplied by others, Ingeteam accepts no responsibility for any malfunction or the consequences thereof.
  • Page 10 Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual Wind generator with AC output and built-in braking system In this case an AC-DC conversion system will be required to change the generator output voltage to DC. wind generator Ingecon μWind ® grid conversion system Wind generator with DC output with no built-in braking system An external braking system is needed to be able to stop the wind generator or reduce the angular velocity.
  • Page 11: Ingecon® Μwind Interface (Iwi)

    1.2.4. Ingecon® μWind Interface (IWI) As explained in the previous point, it is necessary in some circumstances to provide an external braking system and/ or an AC-DC conversion system. To fulfill this need, Ingeteam has included the Ingecon μWind Interface unit in its ®...
  • Page 12: Compliance With Regulations

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual 1.3. Compliance with regulations This unit can incorporate kits making it adaptable to the regulations for all European countries and countries in other continents. 1.3.1. CE marking CE marking is mandatory for the sale of any pro duct within the European Union, without prejudice to standards or laws.
  • Page 13: System Description

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. 2. System description 2.1. Location Guidelines are provided in this section for choosing a suitable environment and adapting the unit to it properly. 2.1.1. Environment Place the units in a place which is accessible for installation and maintenance work and which permits use of the keyboard and the reading of the front indicator LEDs.
  • Page 14: Acoustic Contamination

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual 2.1.6. Acoustic contamination When on, the inverter generates a slight buzzing sound. Do not place it in an occupied room, or on light supports which might amplify this buzz. The mounting surface must be firm and appropriate for the weight of the unit.
  • Page 15: Support Surface And Fastening

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Forced convection (2 fans) • Ingecon μWind 3.8 TL ® • Ingecon μWind 4.6 TL ® • Ingecon μWind 5 ® • Ingecon μWind 5 TL ® • Ingecon μWind 6 TL ® 2.1.8. Support surface and fastening To guarantee good heat evacuation and promote sealing, the units must be placed on a perfectly vertical wall or, failing this, with a slight slope of a maximum of +10°...
  • Page 16: Environmental Characteristics

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual For TL models, the distance between drilled holes will be as follows: In models with transformers, it is the transformer which will be secured to the wall. The inverter will subsequently be fixed to the transformer.
  • Page 17: Operating, Conservation And Transport Conditions

    3. Operating, conservation and transport conditions Failure to follow the instructions provided in this section may lead to damage to the equipment. Ingeteam accepts no liability for damage resulting from the failure to follow these instructions. 3.1. Equipment reception Reception Upon receipt of the shipment, check the terms specified in the Delivery Note, sign the Signature Receiver Goods field and return the copy to the return address.
  • Page 18 Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual Model Packaging type Weight (kg) Length x Depth x Height (mm) 2.5TL, 3TL and 2.5 20.3 (with no transformer) 3.3TL, 3.68TL and 3.3 21.7 (with no transformer) 3.8TL, 4.6TL, 5TL, 6TL and 5 Cardboard box with foam 600 x 400 x 250 25.3...
  • Page 19: Handling

    Appropriate transport and storage of the unit are the necessary first steps for correct use and operation. Taking Section “3.2. Handling” into account and as a preventive measure, Ingeteam recommends the use of transport companies specialised in the transport of special and/or fragile equipment.
  • Page 20: Storage

    Deterioration of the packaging (tears, holes, etc.) prevents the units from being kept in optimum conditions before installation. Ingeteam Energy, S.A. accepts no liability for damage in the case of failing to observe this condition. 3.6. Waste handling During the various processes for installation, start-up and maintenance, waste is generated which must be handled appropriately according to the regulations in the corresponding country.
  • Page 21: Safety Instructions

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. 4. Safety instructions 4.1. Contents This section contains safety instructions which must be followed when installing, operating and accessing the unit. Failure to comply with these instructions may cause injury or even death or cause damage to the unit.
  • Page 22: Inspection Tasks

    Work on installations directly connected to overhead electricity lines must be inter- rupted in the case of storms. Ingeteam accepts no liability for any damages caused by improper use of the equipment. Any work carried out on any equipment which implies a modification of the original electrical arrangements must be proposed in advance to Ingeteam.
  • Page 23: General Risks Existing And Preventive Measures

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. for insulation distances and leakage paths for the voltages used. The tools and/or equipment used in handling tasks must have double reinforced insulation (Class II). 4.4.1. General risks existing and preventive measures Impact against immovable objects •...
  • Page 24: Inspection, Control And Handling Tasks

    To carry out steps 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, it will be necessary to use the PPE indicated in Section “4.4.3. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)” in this document for work with live parts. Any work carried out which implies a modification of the original electrical settings must be proposed to and accepted by Ingeteam. AAY2000IKI04...
  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. 5. Installation Before installing the Ingecon μWind unit, the packaging must be removed, taking special care not to damage the ® housing. The inside of the box must be checked to ensure there is no moisture. If there are signs of moisture, the unit must not be installed until it is completely dry.
  • Page 26: Units With A Transformer

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual Suspend the unit from the plate. Screw on the bottom attachment. Check that the unit is properly secured. Units with a transformer The top attachment plate for the unit supports the weight. The bottom point fixes the transformer to the wall and prevents vibrations.
  • Page 27 Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Suspend the transformer from the plate. This operation must be carried out between two people. Screw on the bottom attachment. Check that the transformer is secured well. Fixing the unit to the transformer Suspend the inverter on the transformer by fitting the holes in the former onto the lugs at the top of the transformer.
  • Page 28: Electrical Connection

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual 10. Check that the transformer is secured well. 5.3. Electrical connection Once the unit has been mounted in its final position and has been solidly secured, make the electrical connections to it. fan/ transformer...
  • Page 29: Description Of Cable Inlets

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. 5.3.1. Description of cable inlets Ingecon μWind units have cable inlets through the bottom of the housing. Each type is described below. ® Quick connectors for DC connection The cables from the wind generator may be connected using the following quick connectors.
  • Page 30: Dc Circuit Breaker

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual DC circuit breaker Ingecon μWind units (with or without transformers) may have an optional DC isolating switch. ® There are several different models, although they all have the same electrical properties. The advantage provided by this isolator is that it can isolate under load in case of emergency.
  • Page 31: Multi-Purpose Access

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. TL unit electrical diagram For Ingecon μWind 2.5TL, 3TL, 3.3TL, 3.68TL, 4.6TL, 5TL and 6TL. ® Electricity company panel thermomagnetic counter wind generator inverter grid circuit breaker Electrical diagram for units with transformers For Ingecon μWind 2.5, 3.3 and 5.
  • Page 32: Connection For Communication Via Rs-485 Serial Port

    Refer to “AAX2002IKI01 Installation Guide for Communications Devices” for how to wire correctly the male connec- tors which need to be plugged into the connector on the inverter. This connector can be supplied by Ingeteam if requested together with the unit. 5.3.6. Connection for communication by other means At the request of the installer, inverters may optionally incorporate hardware for communicating via: •...
  • Page 33: Wind Generator Connection

    -10 °C. In the case of damage due to the DC voltage exceeding 550 V, Ingeteam accepts no liability for such damage. Connect the positive pole of the wind generator to the terminal marked +, and the negative pole to the one marked -.
  • Page 34 Installation work requiring opening the unit should be done in a dry environment, so that no moisture left inside could condense and damage the electronics. Ingeteam accepts no liability for any damages caused by improper use of the equipment. AAY2000IKI04...
  • Page 35: Commissioning

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. 6. Commissioning 6.1. Equipment inspection This section contains instructions on how to make the unit work once correctly wired and closed. Ingecon μWind units manage a generating installation or part of one. The correct condition of this installation must ®...
  • Page 36: Start-Up

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual The guarantee does not cover damage caused by inadequate sealing of the unit. Whenever the unit is opened, it is mandatory to lubricate the screws before closing it again to prevent them seizing. 6.2. Start-up Once a general visual inspection, wiring check and sealing check has been carried out, proceed to connect power to the unit while keeping it switched off.
  • Page 37: Settings

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Other settable parameters Default Range of Parameter Definition value values Start-up voltage DC input voltage at or above which the inverter will be 50 V 50 ~ 250 V connected to the grid. Stop voltage...
  • Page 38: Preventive Maintenance

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual 7. Preventive maintenance The recommended preventive maintenance tasks must be carried out at least ANUALLY, except where otherwise stated. 7.1. Maintenance tasks The various maintenance tasks must be performed by qualified personnel. Danger of electric shock.
  • Page 39: Display Control

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. 8. Display control Ingecon μWind inverters incorporate a display and keypad unit to interface with the installer ® and the user. This interface allows the display of the main internal parameters and the configuration of the entire system during installation.
  • Page 40: Main Menu

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual 8.3. Main menu The main menu contains the following submenus: 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Monitoring Monitoring Change date Change date Configuration Configuration...
  • Page 41 Number allocated to the inverter through the menu accessible in the display for identifying communications. Code1 Unit operating code. This can be requested from Ingeteam’s customer services. Code2 Unit operating code. This can be requested from Ingeteam’s customer services. Serial Number.
  • Page 42: Configuration

    Access restricted to installer. Do not change any of these parameters if you are not the installer and you are not completely sure. Ingeteam accepts no liability for damage to the unit or the installation due to configuration changes. Press on the Configuration option in the MAIN MENU.
  • Page 43 Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. When ESPAÑA is changed to any other Country, you will be asked 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 for Password 2 (Password 2 is specific and non-transferable for COUNTRY/REGULATIONS COUNTRY/REGULATIONS each unit), and will appear on the following screen in which the password will be input.
  • Page 44: Nominal Grid Voltage

    Never place the label unless the inverter fulfils the identified configuration. Incorrectly marking a unit can constitute a breach of laws or regulations. Ingeteam accepts no liability for the consequences which can result from erroneous or fraudulent marking of its units due to failure to comply with these instructions.
  • Page 45: Grounding

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. 8.5.3. Grounding In the case of Ingecon μWind, the equipment will always be configured with no grounding, so this menu option must ® not be changed. The display should look like this: 11:23 11:23...
  • Page 46: Auxiliary Relay

    Changing the protection limits for voltage and frequency may result in failure to comply with the standards to which the original unit was certified. In this case the certificates prior to the change will be invalid. Ingeteam accepts no liability for any type of problem caused by changing these limits. 8.5.5. Auxiliary relay Ingecon μWind units are fitted with an auxiliary relay which may be used for various functions.
  • Page 47: Grid Connection

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Grid connection Select Grid Connection if you wish the auxiliary relay to switch when the equipment detects that it is not connected to the grid. 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 AUXILIARY RELAY...
  • Page 48: Language Selection

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual 8.6. Language selection Press in the Language Selection menu to access the menu 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 for changing the language. Main Menu Main Menu keys allow you to scroll through the menu Monitoring Monitoring with the available languages.
  • Page 49: Reset Partial Data

    Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Press to toggle from one status to the other. The following 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 message is shown on the screen: Start/Stop Start/Stop Select the desired option and press again. The stopped Change to Stop Change to Stop status is maintained until the menu is accessed again.
  • Page 50: Autotest

    Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual After selecting the required number, press to confirm your 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 selection. A change confirmation screen will inform you the oper- CHANGE INV NUMBER CHANGE INV NUMBER ation has been successfully carried out.
  • Page 51 Installation manual Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. The Autotest process can be interrupted at any time by selecting 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 the Stop Autotest option which appears in place of Start Autotest AUTOTEST AUTOTEST while it is being carried out. Stop Stop...
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    The inverter is in self-limiting mode because it has reached the maximum permissible temperature. In this situation, check that the fans are running, that the air inlets and vents are free from obstacles, and that there are no sources of intense heat near the inverter. If the problem persists, contact Ingeteam. AAY2000IKI04...
  • Page 53: Red Led

    If this is not the case, the varistor-thermal fuse which does not pass the check above will need to be replaced. If the problem persists and the check is correct, contact Ingeteam. Correctly insert the three varistors before closing the unit.
  • Page 54 Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Installation manual The following message is shown on the screen: 11:23 11:23 11/01/12 11/01/12 Highlight the desired option again and press Start/Stop Start/Stop Change to Stop Change to Stop Cancel Cancel AAY2000IKI04...
  • Page 55 Notes...
  • Page 56 Ingeteam Power Technology, S.A. Energy Avda. Ciudad de la Innovación, 13 31621 SARRIGUREN (Navarra) - Spain Tel.: +34 948 28 80 00 Fax.: +34 948 28 80 01 e-mail: solar.energy@ingeteam.com AAY2000IKI04_ Ingeteam S.r.l. 02/2012 Via Emilia Ponente, 232 48014 CASTEL BOLOGNESE (RA) - Italy Tel.: +39 0546 651 490...

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