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Generac PWRcell™ Inverter
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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Generac PWRcell™ Inverter 009954 WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: https://register.generac.com/ 1-888-GENERAC (888-436-3722)
  • Page 2 Use this page to record important information about your Generac Product Serial Number Locations Record the information found on your unit data label on this page. See When contacting an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD) or Generac Customer Service, always supply the complete model number and serial number of the unit.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Safety Rules & General Section 5: Electrical Connections Information Generac PWRcell Inverter Wiring Compartment ............. 13 Introduction ............1 Accessing Wiring Compartment ...... 13 Safety Rules ............1 Knockout Dimensions and Locations ..... 14 General Hazards ..........2 Wiring Guidelines ..........15 Electrical Hazards ..........3 Grounding Bar Wiring ........
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  • Page 5: Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information

    Safety Rules & General Information Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction Safety Rules The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir- Thank you for purchasing a Generac PWRcell™ Inverter. cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this The Generac PWRcell Inverter is a storage-ready manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are inverter that connects to the Generac PV Link™...

  • Page 6: General Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information General Hazards DANGER WARNING Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while Equipment damage. Connecting inverter to electric utility grid working on this equipment. Doing so will must only be done after receiving prior approval from utility company.

  • Page 7: Electrical Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information Electrical Hazards Safety Shutdown DANGER DANGER Electrocution. Water contact with a power Electrocution. Initiate a system-wide safety shutdown and turn PWRcell Disconnect Switch OFF on all source, if not avoided, will result in death connected batteries before performing service. Failure or serious injury.
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  • Page 9: Section 2: General Information Specifications

    General Information Section 2: General Information Specifications Description Units X7600 Series X11400 Series Max. cont. AC power @ 50ºC 11.4 Grid Voltage 240 (1-ph) 120/208 (3-ph) Max cont. REbus current (peak) Max cont. grid output current AC terminals wire size 14 to 6 DC terminals wire size 18 to 6...

  • Page 10: Serial Number Location

    General Information Serial Number Location Unit Dimensions Refer to Figure 2-1 to locate unit serial number (A). Record the information from this tag in Table 1: Generac PWRcell Inverter Important Information on the inside front cover of this manual. When requesting assistance you may be asked to provide this information.

  • Page 11: Component Locations

    General Information Component Locations Figure 2-5. Generac PWRcell is controlled through the Generac PWRcell Inverter control panel. The inverter control panel is used for adjusting system settings and for interacting with devices. LED Indicators Figure 2-5 for LED locations. REbus Status LED REbus Status LED (C) communicates REbus nanogrid status through LED color.
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  • Page 13: Section 3: Location And Compliance

    Location and Compliance Section 3: Location and Compliance Location Note on DC Wiring and the NEC When installing the Generac PWRcell Inverter, consider Some electricians or installers may be unfamiliar with DC the following: wiring in a residential setting. Note the following: •...

  • Page 14: Voltage And Frequency Trip Thresholds

    Location and Compliance Voltage and Frequency Trip Thresholds This unit or system is provided with fixed trip limits and Voltage Trip Thresholds shall not be aggregated above 30 kW on a single point of Table 3-2 for the default fixed voltage trip setpoints. common connection.

  • Page 15: Section 4: Installing Pwrcell Inverter

    Installing PWRcell Inverter Section 4: Installing PWRcell Inverter Mounting the Inverter 2. Verify fasteners are suitable for the mounting surface and can adequately secure the inverter to WARNING the wall. See Specifications for unit weight. 3. See Figure 4-2. Secure bracket (A) to mounting Equipment damage.
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  • Page 17: Section 5: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections Section 5: Electrical Connections Generac PWRcell Inverter Wiring Compartment Figure 5-1. Generac PWRcell Inverter Wiring Compartment REbus bi-directional DC terminals Authorized Generac personnel only Internet connection REbus Beacon port DC main fuses Protected loads breaker Current Transformers (CTs) accessory port AC grid connection terminals Automatic Transfer Switches (ATs) accessory port Protected loads terminals...

  • Page 18: Knockout Dimensions And Locations

    Electrical Connections Knockout Dimensions and Locations NOTE: All knockouts are combination knockouts. Table 5-3. Combination Knockout Size and Quantity Figure 5-3 for knockout locations and Table 5-3 Combination Knockout Size Quantity available knockout sizes and quantities. 3/4” X 1” When using knockouts: 1/2”...

  • Page 19: Wiring Guidelines

    Electrical Connections Wiring Guidelines Grounding Bar Wiring DANGER WARNING Electrocution. Verify all system voltages are safe before Equipment damage. Never connect REbus conductors to wiring. Disconnect all AC and DC sources of power before ground. Connecting REbus conductors to ground could touching terminals.

  • Page 20: Dc Wiring

    Electrical Connections DC Wiring AC Wiring NOTE: The installer is responsible for providing sufficient WARNING overcurrent protection for the AC grid wiring terminals. Equipment damage. Connect only to REbus-compatible The conductors and overcurrent protection device shall devices to the DC bus. Never connect to any other DC be sized in accordance with NEC Article 705.12 for the power source.

  • Page 21: Protected Load

    Electrical Connections Protected Load For systems equipped with energy storage, the protected loads terminals provide power during a grid outage. WARNING Figure 5-5. By default, the grid powers any Equipment damage. Never connect protected loads protected loads connected to the inverter protected loads terminals to other sources of power, including any terminals.

  • Page 22: Current Transformers (Cts)

    Electrical Connections Connecting Ethernet NOTE: It is the installer’s responsibility to verify the Internet connection is reliable and secure. Generac IMPORTANT NOTE: Generac requires all PWRcell sys- recommends using a hardwired connection to provide tem components to be connected to the Internet and to Internet connectivity.
  • Page 23 Electrical Connections Connecting CTs to the Inverter NOTE: RJ-45 Breakout Adapter is included in the • Figure 5-8. Connect CTs to the inverter using Generac PWRcell Kit. a RJ-45 connector and Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet NOTE: If the RJ-45 Breakout Adapter is not available, cable.

  • Page 24: Other Accessories

    Electrical Connections Table 5-10. Automatic Detection Troubleshooting Table Event Name Event Code Description Possible Solution ct cal = 1 0x8061 Line 1 doesn’t have a valid CT calibration Check wiring and CT integrity ct cal = 2 0x8062 Line 2 doesn’t have a valid CT calibration Check wiring and CT integrity ct cal = 3 0x8063...

  • Page 25: Section 6: Commissioning And Setup

    Commissioning and Setup Section 6: Commissioning and Setup System Configuration Inverter Power-up Turn ON the main AC breaker to power-up the inverter. The Generac PWRcell system is a flexible, highly customizable system that can be configured in a number Figure 6-1.
  • Page 26 Commissioning and Setup 2. See Figure 6-3. A list of operational modes will be Configuring Custom Grid Settings (optional) displayed with the current mode marked with an By default, all Generac PWRcell Inverters ship in compli- asterisk. ance with UL1741, including IEEE1547. If the system needs to be configured to comply with a different grid NOTE: The list of modes may not include all those interconnection standard, activate the new configuration...

  • Page 27: Generac Rebus Beacon Setup

    Commissioning and Setup Configuring and Running a TOU Schedule 5. See Figure 6-8. Arrow right and press center button to Confirm. 1. See Figure 6-10. Navigate to the Generac Beacon device page and press the center button to enter the device menu. 010017 Figure 6-8.
  • Page 28 Commissioning and Setup 5. Use the up and down arrows to highlight TOU Schedule and press the center button to select. 6. Use the up and down arrows to adjust the TOU Schedule. Once the desired value is set, press the center button to exit edit mode.
  • Page 29 Commissioning and Setup Disabling Generac Beacon Enabling Generac Beacon The scheduler can be disabled at any time. To disable Once the TOU Schedule is set, the scheduler will auto- the scheduler: matically enable itself and begin running. However, if the scheduler has been disabled for any reason, the sched- 1.

  • Page 30: Ethernet Setup

    Commissioning and Setup Commissioning Generac Beacon When the scheduler has been overridden: • Temporary Override will display on the home page, NOTE: Follow all commissioning procedures for the alternating with the words Scheduler Active and Generac PWRcell Inverter and all connected REbus the name of the current operational mode.
  • Page 31 Commissioning and Setup Manually Configuring IP Settings 4. See Figure 6-25. Use the up and down arrows to highlight Enable Ethernet then press the center NOTE: On networks not configured for DHCP, use the button. MAC address to locate the device on the network. To manually configure settings: 1.

  • Page 32: Serial Number And Registration

    Commissioning and Setup Serial Number and Registration Ethernet Troubleshooting NOTE: Use a laptop or other device to verify your NOTE: If it is not possible to connect the system to the Internet connection working properly before Internet, please call Generac Customer Service at 1-888- troubleshooting.

  • Page 33: Section 7: Maintenance

    Maintenance Section 7: Maintenance Service Replacing Fuses DANGER WARNING Electrocution. Verify all system voltages are safe before Equipment damage. Never replace a fuse with a wiring. Disconnect all AC and DC sources of power before different size or style. Doing so will void the inverter touching terminals.
  • Page 34 Maintenance Recovery From an Error State To replace a fuse: 1. Initiate a Safety Shutdown and allow DC voltage to Error events will force Generac PWRcell Inverter into a drop to a safe level. error state where no DC power is exported, though volt- age may still be present on REbus from connected 2.

  • Page 35: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Section 8: Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Some of the more common problems are listed in the table below. This information is intended to be a check or verification that simple causes can be located and fixed. It does not cover all types of problems. Procedures that require in-depth knowledge or skills should be referred to an Independent Authorized Service Dealer.
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