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Store this manual so that it can be referred to whenever necessary. Lumel declares that the equipment conforms to current law in the country of installation. Grid code CEI 0-16–...
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Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems IEC 62109-1, 62109-2...
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Safety Precautions Symbols used in the manual Indicates a procedure, condition, or statement that, if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury or death. Warning! Indicates a procedure, condition, or statement that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment.
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Energy stored in the equipment’s DC link capacitors can be an electric shock hazard. Even after the unit is disconnected from the grid and photovoltaic panels, there may still be high voltages in the PVSA inverter. Do not remove the casing (terminal side) until at least 10 minutes after disconnecting all power sources.
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The inverter can be connected to the grid only in qualifi ed countries. The inverter can be used only by respecting all of the technical characteristics. Use the equipment ONLY for its INTENDED OR PERMITTED PURPOSE. If you need any explanations, please contact Lumel. Improper or prohibited use NEVER: Install the equipment in potentially fl...
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- after opening the package, please check the contents of the box. It should contain the following: REF. Description Q.ty PVSA-..Inverter Mounting bracket Plastic caps M8 x 25 bolts 2 transport brackets and 4 M8 x 25 hexagonal head screws...
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Open the packaging carefully and make sure that: - no parts of the equipment have been damaged during transportation, - the equipment is that actually ordered. Please notify the local sales offi ce if you notice any damage or if the equipment supplied is incomplete or not what was ordered.
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Changes in temperature may lead to the formation of condensation inside the equipment. This is acceptable in certain conditions but not when the equipment is in use. Therefore it is always important to ensure that Caution there is no condensation in the equipment before connecting it to the power supply! Handling the equipment after unpacking The equipment can be handled with chain hoists or crane after installation of the two transport brackets with the 4 M8 hexagonal head bolts supplied with the equipment.
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Figure 5 : Manual handling Disposal of the device The PVSA inverter can be disposed of as electronic waste according to national regulations in force for the disposal of electronic components.
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(ground and roof). For more information and advice on the ideal confi guration for your PV plant, please contact Lumel’s pre-sale service and see the latest updated SW version of the Radius Planner confi gurator, downloadable free of charge from www.lumel.com.pl.
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The block diagrams are show for models AE and EE. See section 11 for the number of strings for each MPPT channel and the number of MPPTs for each model. Installation notes PVSA is available in several confi gurations that integrate the following devices. For further information and connection details, refer to the chapter specifi ed: •...
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Operation Ambient -25°C - +60°C temperature PART NUMBER Serial No.: 33GG038759 Figure 8 : Data plate 4.4.2 Model identifi cation (Type) PVSA XXk XX TL X SFXX 50kW* 34 kW* 25 kW 20 kW 15 kW 10 kW Model: Advanced Energy...
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Although designed to meet all safety requirements, some parts and surfaces of the inverter are still hot during operation. To reduce the risk of injury, do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PVSA inverter or nearby surfaces while the inverter is operating.
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• Be careful not to obstruct the slits or the equipment cooling systems. • DO NOT place anything on the inverter while it is working. Mounting The inverters must be positioned so as to ensure free movement of ventilation air around them and facilitate wiring and maintenance operations.
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(1) Use the mounting bracket as a template, ensure it is positioned horizontally. Drill 4 holes in the wall in correspondence with the holes on the bracket shown in the fi gure. Attach the bracket to the wall with 4 M10 screws (not supplied). The size of the holes depends on the wall material and the anchorage system used(e.g.
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The ground conductor must be the fi rst to be connected. Warning! If replacing the PVSA inverter, the ground connector must be the last to be disconnected. High voltages exist when the PV panel is exposed to the sun. To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid touching live components and treat connection terminals carefully.
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• Measure grid (utility) voltage and frequency (See “11. Specifi cations” on page 81). • Open the circuit breaker and/or fuses between the PVSA inverter and the utility grid. • Use insulated cables with minimum working temperature of 90°C. Cable requirements for maximum length of 30 meters...
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1. To ensure IP 65 degree of protection, the cables must pass through the specifi c cable holder with sealing membrane (see fi gure). 2. Connect the cables to the corresponding terminals of the AC connector. PVSA-AE: the terminals are of the spring with lever type (*). PVSA-EE: the terminals are of the pressure spring type (**). Terminals...
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2. Connect the positive and negative terminals from the PV panel to the positive (+) terminals and negative (-) terminals on the PVSA-Inverter. PVSA-AE: the terminals are of the spring with lever type (*) see previous page. PVSA-EE: the terminals are of the pressure spring type (**) see previous page.
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10A 1000V 12 mm MPPT1_3 String 3 current input 10A 1000V 12 mm N.C. Note: this terminal is not connected 2 MPPT models Sizes: PVSA-10k-AE-TL-2..., PVSA-12k-AE-TL-2..., PVSA-15k-AE-TL-2..., PVSA-18k-AE-TL-2... DC IN+ DC IN- Terminals Signal Description Electrical Level Recommended stripping MPPT1_1...
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2 MPPT models (Size: PVSA-20k-AE-TL-2...) DC IN+ DC IN- Terminals Signal Description Electrical Level Recommended stripping MPPT1_1 String 1 current input MPPT1 10A 1000V 12 mm MPPT1_2 String 2 current input MPPT1 10A 1000V 12 mm MPPT1_3 String 3 current input MPPT1...
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GRID 6.4.3 Connection PVSA-EE-... models DC INPUT + DC INPUT - Figure 20 : DC terminals 1 MPPT models Size: PVSA-10k-EE-TL-1... DC IN+ DC IN- Terminals Signal Description Electrical Level Recommended stripping MPPT1_1 String 1 current input 10A 1000V 12 mm...
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Note: those terminals are not connected Removing the backup battery protection The PVSA inverter is equipped with a backup battery. Remove the protective plastic tab during installation/programming. See “Figure 38 : Position of battery on electronic card” on page 89.
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Fixing of the lower panel Reposition the lower panel by tightening the 6 torque T5 screws shown in the fi gure. Recommended tightening torque 4.5 Nm. In order to maintain IP65 protection level of the inverter, the recommended tightening torques must be ap- plied whenever the lower panel is repositioned.
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Operation to be performed by specially trained personnel. Warning! ELECTROCUTION RISK! Even with the PVSA switched off and circuit breaker (*) in position 0, there could still be dangerous voltage from the photovoltaic fi eld. (*) The circuit breaker is only present in -S models.
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6.3 disconnect all cables from the DC terminals (models PVSA-AE-...-F only) loosen the 3 M4 x 10 screws and remove the metal shield (models PVSA-AE-...-F only) identify and replace the blown fuse (gR/1000Vcc/1A), then replace the panels and connections.
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Therefore, a type B leakage breaker does not have to be installed to protect the AC line. Due to their construction, Lumel string inverters do not inject ground fault direct currents (a type A breaker can be used).
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Figure 26 : DC circuit breaker Position 0 = Open (OFF), switches off the inverter completely. Position 1 = Closed (ON) Model Circuit breaker type and characteristics PVSA-10k-AE-TL-1.F.. 1000V 32A / DC21B PVSA-10k-EE-TL-1.F.. 1000V 25A / DC21B 1000V 32A / DC21B PVSA-12k-AE-TL-1.F..
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6.12 Other connections TERM RS485 S1 S2 S3 voltage input 0...+10V TERM RS485 S1 S2 S3 current input 4…20mA (*) S2 - S3 termination resistor inserted (*) termination resistor NOT inserted (*) = default S1-S2-S3 Figure 27 : Regulation and communication terminals. S1-S2-S3 switches Figure 28 : Insertion of cables in spring connectors TB1, TB2 and TB3 regulation and communication terminals are pressure spring type;...
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6.12.1 Inputs / Outputs regulation circuit • 3 analog inputs (environment sensors, 0 ... 10V, 4 ... 20mA) • 2 opto-isolated digital inputs (0-24V) • 2 opto-isolated digital outputs (0-24V) • 24V OUT (500 mA MAX) • 2 relays single contact (30 Vdc, 250 Vac / 2A) •...
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TB2 terminal strip: digital inputs/outputs and analog inputs The standard inverter controls a large number of inputs and outputs: • 3 analog inputs for direct connection to ambient sensors (ambient temperature, module temperature, ir- radiation, wind speed and direction, etc). They can receive a 0-10V signal or, by setting switch S1, 2 inputs (AI1 and AI2) can also accept 4-20mA signals.
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Connecting ambient sensors: Contact the pre-sale technical department for information on connecting other types of sensors. Radiation sensor (IRR-3 4-20 mA, cod. SL473) Radiation sensor+PV module temperature sensor (IRR-3-T 4-20 mA, cod. SL474) TB2 Terminals Sensor cables colour Black Orange Brown Shield SIGNAL CONVERTER / AMPLIFIER 4-20 mA...
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6.12.2 Communication • 2 opto-isolated RS485 ports (both with separate in/out) • 1 standard USB port • 1 expansion connector for wireless connection: WiFi / Bluetooth, RF, GSM, etc. (not yet available) TB3 terminal strip EQP1 EQP2 CAN_H CAN_L EQP1 EQP2 CAN_SH CAN_GND...
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6.12.3 USB functions use Operation to be performed by specially trained personnel. Warning! To access the USB port remove the lower panel as described in par. 6.3 on page 21. Figure 32 : USB Port Note! The USB memory used must be of a standard type (format FAT32 with single partition) You can use the USB port of the inverter for the following features: 1) PRODUCTION LOGS DOWNLOAD ON A USB MEMORY You can save on a USB memory key main production and operation data saved on the inverter internal memo-...
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Memory slots identify the position in which are stored the various parameters sets. There are 256 memory slots, this means that up to 256 different parameters sets can be saved. It is recommended to keep clear track or the various parameters sets saved for later reuse Note! c) Enter parameter 586 and confi...
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Display and Functionality KA Display Figure 33 : KA Display Position Function Status LEDs Input graphic display and electrical data: input voltages and currents Energy graphic display (Last 16: Hours, Month, and Day) and peak value (MWh or kWh) Display of output electrical data for each phase (in sequence, L1-L2-L3): voltage, current and cosphi, AC status switch (ON/OFF) Display of output istantaneous power (Power), total daily energy produced (Day) and total energy produced since power on (Total)
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Meaning of LEDs 7.3.1 Inverter status: initialization procedure Reference Colour Function Green Lit. Indicates operational status is OK White F1 and F2 ON: the inverter is performing initialization procedures, calculating the isolation resistance, or waiting for the start command (if not started previously). White White White...
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7.3.6 Inverter status: Special Function / Power Limitation Power generated to the grid is limited due to a derating or to a function imposed by regulations in the country of installation. Reference Colour Function Green Lit. Indicates operational status is OK White White White...
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India ………. Nota! If “None” is chosen, the inverter will not start at the end of the procedure and “PVSA Not enabled” will be displayed. Enter When the correct grid standard has been selected, confi rm by pressing You will see the following screen (example in case of selection of standard CEI 0-21):...
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Correct setting of the TIME and DATE is necessary for saving the operating and alarm data in the inverter’s integrated memory. Attention The starting procedure is now ended, and the home page of the PVSA inverter will appear. The inverter starts the grid connection procedure.
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Sequential display of “Stand-by” data (see below). 7.6.2 Stand-by The following screens are shown in sequence in the absence of alarms or warnings during normal operation of the PVSA inverter. PVSA Status OK Vin XXX Iin YYY Input voltage and current for each MPPT channel...
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page 62. The Active alarms mode persists until all alarms are removed or you exit the menu by pressing the ◄ key. In either case, to go to display mode in Stand-by, press any key and wait for the time set in PAR 593 “Display time.”...
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Menu and description of parameters Easy menu 1st level menu 2nd level menu Note Info Input data Strings data Menu displayed only on models PVSA-...-F. Output data Power info Analog inputs Digital in/out Inverter info History Total Today Last 7 days...
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Expert menu 1st level menu 2nd level menu Note Info Input data Strings data Menu displayed only on models PVSA-...-F. Output data Power info Analog inputs Digital in/out Inverter info History Total Today Last 7 days Last 12 Mths Last 10 years...
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I.e.: model PVSA-12k-AE-TL-2, only currents IinMppt1 and IinMppt2 are displayed. Power input 1 Power input 2 Power input 3 Display of power at input to MPPT channel no. Refer to table above for details of display. I.e.: model PVSA-12k-AE-TL-2, only Power input 1 and Power input 2 are displayed.
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Not displayed Not displayed “Not displayed” indicate that the inputs are not available / provided on the inverter model. (*) On PVSA-...-F models only. Enable monitoring to display string currents (see PAR 380 ... 385). Unavailable strings have value 0. Description...
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String 6 = not active String 5= active String 4 = active String 3 = active String 2 = active String 1 = active Description Access String Status 1 String Status 2 String Status 3 String Status 4 String Status 5 String Status 6 Based on the models, only the parameters shown on the table are displayed.
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Output data PAR 112-114-116 PAR 118-120-122 PAR 124 PAR 126 PAR 132 PAR 2200 ... 2230 PAR 134 Description Access Vout L1 Vout L2 Vout L3 Display of AC output voltage of drive (L1= phase U, L2 = phase V, L3 = phase W). These are the values shown on the KA display.
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Analog input Description Access Analog Inp 1 Analog Inp 2 Analog Inp 3 Display of value of analog input n; the unit of measurement depends on the type of sensor set in PAR 1010 AI 0 sensor, 1011 AI 1 sensor and 1012 AI 2 sensor. Digital in/out Description Access...
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Inverter info Description Access Name Display of inverter family: PVSA. Model Display the inverter model, i.e.: 10k-AE-TL-1XFXX-KA. Size Display of inverter size (for example: 10KwAE1mppt) Software Version Display of FW version (Main inverter version and release of internal SW components).
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Inverter Temp °C Display of heat sink temperature read by sensor 1 (lower). Boost Temp °C Display of heat sink temperature read by sensor 2 (upper). Only for PVSA-AE. Temp micro °C Display of HMI micro temperature. Temp board °C Display of temperature in HMI card.
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Description Access 4841 Alarm B1 Bit code of status of alarms specifi ed on table. 1 bit for each alarm. For more information, see chapter 10 on page 78. Code Description Input OV DC Bus Input OC 1 Com err Input OC 2 Insulation err Missed config 1...
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AC Unbalanced Internal err 4 Internal err 5 Internal err 6 A Overload 4845 Warning 2 Bit code of status of alarms specifi ed on table. 1 bit for each alarm. For more information, see chapter 10 on page 78. Code Description OverVoltageVin...
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History Total Description Access E tot Displays total energy generated since fi rst fi ring. Value shown on KA display (Total). Time tot Displays total generating / enabling time. LifeTime Displays total operating / non operating time. Today Description Access E day Displays total daily energy.
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Last 7 days Description Access 2000 E 7days Displays total energy generated in last 7 days. Description Access 2002 Time 7days Displays operating time in last 7 days. 2004 CO2 7days Displays calculation of kg of CO saved in last 7 days (compared to generation of electricity with fossil fuels).
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2122 Energy MM/YYYY Displays value of energy generated in previous 12 months. I.e.: if today is 30 August 2013, PAR 2100 shows “07/2013”, PAR 2102 “06/2013”, etc. Last 10 years Description Access 2018 E 1Yr Displays total energy generated in last 12 months. 2020 Time 1Yr Displays operating time in last 12 months.
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Alarms Note: For more information on alarms and warnings, see chapter 10. Active alarms The list of active alarms and warnings is saved on this menu, with indication of the time the alarm tripped. Alarms are shown starting from the most recent (no. 1) to the oldest (no. 10). Use the ▲...
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Settings System Any change to the value of parameters has an immediate effect on inverter operations, but is not automatically saved in perma- Note! nent memory. All unsaved changes will be lost when power to the drive is switched off. Run PAR 550 Param Save to save the value of currently used parameters.
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After the Default param command is run, you have to repeat the Commissioning procedure when the inverter is switched on again. Attention This parameter can be changed only with the inverter disabled (PAR 5110 APVS Enable = Off) and when the inverter is not generating (PAR 511 Work status = 2, Not enabled).
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Advanced Any change to the value of parameters has an immediate effect on inverter operations, but is not automatically saved in perma- Note! nent memory. All unsaved changes will be lost when power to the drive is switched off. Run PAR 550 Param Save to save the value of currently used parameters. Description Access 5110...
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-0.9 equals production of current phased in advance compared to voltage, with convection of the generator (inductive behavior). equals production of current phased in delay compared to voltage, with convection of the generator (capacitive behavior). Description Access 5118 ReactPwrCtrl Setting of reactive power control mode. None Funzionamento a cosfi unitario Fixed Q...
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Digital in/out Any change to the value of parameters has an immediate effect on inverter operations, but is not automatically saved in perma- Note! nent memory. All unsaved changes will be lost when power to the drive is switched off. Run PAR 550 Param Save to save the value of currently used parameters.
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Analog input Note! Any change to the value of parameters has an immediate effect on inverter operations, but is not automatically saved in perma- nent memory. All unsaved changes will be lost when power to the drive is switched off. Run PAR 550 Param Save to save the value of currently used parameters.
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1041 AI Filter 2 60000 1042 AI Filter 3 60000 Filter on analog input no. Communication Note! Any change to the value of parameters has an immediate effect on inverter operations, but is not automatically saved in perma- nent memory. All unsaved changes will be lost when power to the drive is switched off. Run PAR 550 Param Save to save the value of currently used parameters.
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Select number of Modbus slaves if a port is Master. Not enabled. Remote Address In a Master/Slave connection, this parameter selects the number of the PVSA Slave inverter to be remo- ted (two lines of the display and key functions) on the PVSA Master inverter. This parameter cannot be saved. 6070...
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Display Note! Any change to the value of parameters has an immediate effect on inverter operations, but is not automatically saved in perma- nent memory. All unsaved changes will be lost when power to the drive is switched off. Run PAR 550 Param Save to save the value of currently used parameters. Description Access BackLight Time...
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Time Note! Any change to the value of parameters has an immediate effect on inverter operations, but is not automatically saved in perma- nent memory. All unsaved changes will be lost when power to the drive is switched off. Run PAR 550 Param Save to save the value of currently used parameters. Description Access Set DateTime...
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You can connect and communicate with a maximum of 50 nodes. DO NOT exceed 250 meters for the commu- nication line (for longer lengths please contact Lumel). In case of communication between a single inverter and a PC (with supervision SW or inverter confi guration SW installed), you need to use a USB - RS 485 converter cable (we recommend our cable code 8S8F60 length 1.8 meters or code 8S8F61 length 5 meters (laboratory tested);...
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The first and last element of the modbus chain must have the termination resistor inserted. Note! PVSA: S2 / S3 (Switch): see Figure 27. Radius Log Int (see Figure 35) TM (Switch): OFF = termination resistor not inserted; ON = termination resistor inserted (120 Ω).
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9.2.1 M/S alarm monitoring function This function lets you monitor the alarm status of multiple PVSA inverters set as Slaves from a PVSA inverter set as a Master. The Master cyclically reads the Slave inverters to check if they are in alarm. If at least one Slave inverter is in alarm or does not respond, the warning code 13 “Slave comm”...
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The top part of the KA and KB display (LED, graph, power, etc.) is not remoted. The data shown are always those of the PVSA Note! Master inverter. PVSA Slave settings: • For each PVSA Slave inverter, set a different address number with PAR 203 PortA Address (or PAR 206 PortB Address).
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• If Slave data are not displayed: A) on the Communication menu, display PAR 6070 SlaveErrAddress: this contains the address of the fi rst inverter that has a problem (does not respond or is in error). I.e.: 3. > Communication SlaveErrAddress Enter SlaveErrAddress...
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10.1 Error messages classifi cation The inverter PVSA is able to report alarms / warnings on the display if the input voltage is higher than the START It is possible to distinguish the type of error in “alarm” or “warning” as described in the following table:...
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Alarm Boost micro over tempe- Temperature too high Wait for inverter to cool and return to working rature range. If problem persists, contact Lumel Internal err 1 Alarm Internal error 1 Internal error in inverter 1 Switch inverter OFF and then back ON. *...
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Varistor not OK Warning At least one varistor failed At least one varistor failed Do an alarm reset. * (1) Code showed on display (press ►) If problem persist contact Lumel ** Do an alarm reset, see section “Alarms” on page 62.
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Specifi cations 11.1 PVSA-..k-AE models PVSA model INPUT DATA (DC SIDE) MPPT number Number of strings per MPPT Maximum DC currente per MPPT 33.7 16.9 33.7 16.9 22.5 22.5 33.7 22,5 Max short circuit current Isc 56.2 56.2 84,3 Absolute maximum permessible DC...
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PVSA model INTERFACES Display KA = 100x100mm touch screen with graphic display. KB = simplified with two alphanumeric lines and touchscreen Communications 2 RS485 ports (both with separate in/out). Models 10k-AE ... 12kAE: 1 RS485 port (2nd optional). 1 standard USB port (only for firmware updates and downloading of historical data) 1 expansion connector for any WLAN / GSM / Bluetooth etc.
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11.2 PVSA-..k-EE models PVSA model INPUT DATA (DC SIDE) MPPT number Number of strings per MPPT Maximum DC currente per MPPT 20.2 30.4 40.5 Max short circuit current Isc 25.2 50.6 Absolute maximum permessible DC volta- 1000 ge (without load) MPPT range (@ maximum power) 560 ...
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PVSA model ENVIRONMENT DATA Temperature Range -20…+60°C (over 50°C with derating) Vibration IP protection degree IP65 Environment conditions 4K4H Maximum permissible value for relative humidity, 100% non-condensing Pollution degree EN 60721-3-4, free from direct solar radiation To avoid increasing the internal temperature of the inverter and cause a reduction of output power (derating).
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Dimensions and weight PVSA model 551 x 720 x 328 Dimensions: Width x Height x Depth [21.26 x 28.34 x 12.91] [inches] 60.5 Weight [lbs] [133.4] [145.5] [163.1]...
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The maintenance and cleaning operations described here are necessary to guarantee the minimum safety requirements of the PV inverter. It is strongly recommended to have maintenance and cleaning procedures performed by Lumel personnel. Operation to be performed by specially trained personnel.
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13.2 Cleaning operations It is important to avoid any build-up of dust on the outside of the inverter. DO NOT use corrosive products or material that generates electrostatic charges for this purpose. Check the cleanliness of the internal components of the inverter panel every 12 months. Remove any dust with a low-pressure jet of water or soft cloth.
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Figure 38 : Position of battery on electronic card...
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Warranty conditions The standard manufacturer’s warranty, included in the price of the product, is valid for 7 years starting from the date of delivery. Before the end of that period you may purchase the RWE to extend the manufacturer’s warranty.
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