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- Page 3 The purpose of this document is to support the quali¿ed technician, who has received training and/or has demonstrated skills and knowledge in construction, to install and maintain this inverter. NOTE: Any changes or modi¿cations not approved by the responsible party could void the device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 5 ntroduction and safety ........................7 nstallation location .......................... 13 ounting and wiring ........................17...
- Page 6 perations ............................33 roubleshooting ..........................49 aintenance ............................. 63 ppendix ............................67...
- Page 7 Introduction and safety...
- Page 8 1- Introduction and safety by quali¿ed, trained personnel and in compliance with all prevailing local codes and regula installation location and adhere to speci¿ed cooling requirements. quali¿ed technical personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of ¿re, connect only to a circuit provided with 25A,...
- Page 9 1- Introduction and safety These servicing instructions are for use by quali¿ed personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that speci¿ed in the operating instructions. Be sure all Àammable materials immediately following shut down, surface temperatures on the cooling ¿ns (heat areas or operations: magnetic ¿elds, hazardous voltages, high temperatures, possibility of as some components can retain charge suf¿cient to create a shock hazard and may need...
- Page 10 1- Introduction and safety Note the location of safety notices on the inverter for noti¿cation and protection. Labels must indoors if installed to speci¿ed environmental and mounting parameters stated in this manual, and adherence ed array(s) to be Àoating with respect to ground; it can be used only with photovol •...
- Page 11 1- Introduction and safety • Installing the equipment in environments with Àammable conditions. • • • • • • Blocking airÀow to the cooling ¿ns (e.g., warming or drying rags) on the unit or accessory...
- Page 12 The nameplate shown is af¿xed CSA-C22.2 No. 107.1-01 www.abb.com/solar Country of Origin Italy SOLAR UTILITY INTERACTIVE TRANSFOR MERLESS INVER TER MODEL: PVI-5000-OUTD-US DC RATING Nominal Input Operating Voltage 360 V Max. Input Voltage 600 V Range of Input Operating Voltage...
- Page 13 Installation location • • • • 6mm Àat washer...
- Page 14 2 - Installation location The inverter must be installed by quali¿ed installers and/or licensed electricians • • • Installing the inverter where operating temperatures exceed the speci¿cations will result in power limiting. It is recommended the inverter be installed within the speci¿ed •...
- Page 15 2 - Installation location • • • • Ensure suf¿cient working area in front of the inverter to allow removal of the covers and • 6 in 6 in 25” 25” 25”...
- Page 16 2 - Installation location...
- Page 17 Mounting and wiring - 6mm Àat washer...
- Page 18 3 - Mounting and wiring • • • • • • • • through bottom Àange securing to...
- Page 19 3 - Mounting and wiring : Always respect the nominal ratings of voltage and current de¿ned in the • • Table 3-1 switchbox external components sets of switch contacts to guarantee the switch current speci¿cations are not exceeded.
- Page 20 3 - Mounting and wiring DC electrical schematics for front switchbox, AFD available on –A models only • • •...
- Page 21 3 - Mounting and wiring Table 3 2: switchbox internal components MPPT MPPT...
- Page 22 3 - Mounting and wiring MPPT MPPT AC, DC and GND (L) ¿eld wiring terminals should be • • • • • Typical system connections for this inverter are shown in the ¿gure below.
- Page 23 3 - Mounting and wiring • • checks may cause arcing and potential ¿re. • for each array. The inverter can be con¿gured with an independent MPPT (maximum power point tracking) for String String String St ring...
- Page 24 3 - Mounting and wiring The two trackers can also be con¿gured in parallel to handle power and/or current levels Dual MPPT con¿guration – independent mode Single MPPT con¿guration – parallel mode • • •...
- Page 25 3 - Mounting and wiring con¿guration. The default position of the S1 switch is set in the IND mode (DOWN position). Use the following instructions to electrically connect the input channels in parallel. In the switchbox, String String...
- Page 26 3 - Mounting and wiring In the inverter box...
- Page 27 3 - Mounting and wiring • • • • MPPT MPPT • • • • •...
- Page 28 3 - Mounting and wiring • • • • • • • • • • • • Table 3 3: communication and signal wiring components...
- Page 29 3 - Mounting and wiring inverter or implement a multi-unit wiring con¿guration called daisy chain. • • •...
- Page 30 3 - Mounting and wiring recommended to connect the RS-485 converter to a location between the ¿rst unit in the daisy chain or multi-unit system con¿guration and the computer; not in between two inverters S2=OFF S2=OFF S2=ON...
- Page 31 3 - Mounting and wiring terminal block. The relay output can be con¿gured to activate a visual and/or audible alarm • With the +R and -R terminals open (Àoating) the inverter operates normally. • • Local monitoring from PC with a PVI-USB-RS485_232 adaptor and Aurora Communicator •...
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Page 33: Operations
Operations One of the ¿rst rules for preventing damage to the equipment and injury to the operator is to have a incompetence, insuf¿cient quali¿cations or lack of training. The operating cycle is automatically restored when there is suf¿cient sunlight. At this point, the lights on the •... - Page 34 4 - Operations TWO LINE PROGRAMMING LED INDICATORS LCD DISPLAY CONTROLS This LED Àashes while the grid is being checked during start up . If a valid grid voltage is measured, the LED stays on continuously, provided there is suf¿cient sunlight to activate the unit.
- Page 35 4 - Operations LED BEHAVIOR LED off LED on LED flashing any condition LEDs Status Operational Status Remarks green: Inverter is not operating Input voltage less than 50Vdc at the input yellow: red: green: Inverter is initializing, loading Transition status while operating settings performing grid...
- Page 36 4 - Operations • • • • The ENTER button is used to open the menu choices, make a selection and con¿rm a change...
- Page 37 4 - Operations Last 7 days Statistics Lifetime Last month Partial Last 30 days Today Last xxx Last 365 days User period Start xxxxxxxx End xxxxxxxxx • • • Val. : Total production value, calculated with the currency and conversion coef¿cient set •...
- Page 38 4 - Operations The Settings menu requires a password which allows access to con¿guration and modi¿cation • • • • New Address Settings Address Light Display Set Contrast Password Advanced Service Power Graph Password XXXX 0000 New PW (four digits) Name Cash Val/kwH...
- Page 39 UL 1741 and IEEE1547 speci¿cations. Default voltage and frequency trip modi¿cation. ABB cannot be held responsible for any negative effects resulting from modi¿cations Changes to the voltage and frequency trip limit and trip time parameters MUST be done by a quali¿ed...
- Page 40 4 - Operations De¿nition the ¿rst time. the ¿rst time. inverter to connect to the grid for the ¿rst...
- Page 41 4 - Operations De¿nition inverter to connect to the grid for the ¿rst connect to the grid for the ¿rst time (not...
- Page 42 4 - Operations De¿nition • • • • • • – Used to set the Vstart voltage (separately for both channels if they are con¿gured in independent mode). Change the activation voltage only if necessary. A con¿guration program...
- Page 43 4 - Operations • • • ALARM (con¿gurable): the relay switches if there are alarms (code E) or warnings (code for the speci¿c model). • Production: Alarm (con¿gurable) • •...
- Page 44 4 - Operations • • • • • • • • • • A second display screen will ask for con¿rmation; press ENTER to con¿rm, ESC exit...
- Page 45 4 - Operations Displays the revision of the ¿rmware installed in the equipment. INFO Part No. Serial No. Firmware...
- Page 46 4 - Operations • • The routine is indicated by the Àashing green LED marked POWER. • Grid voltage value and status compared to speci¿ed values (within/outside range). Grid frequency value and status compared to speci¿ed values (within/outside range). • suf¿cient to export power to the grid).
- Page 47 4 - Operations • LED next to the display turns on continuously, while the green LED is Àashing. • • When the “Missing Grid” and “Waiting Sun” conditions are veri¿ed, the inverter is For -A models Next connections 2 secs Vgrid 223.8V In range...
- Page 48 4 - Operations Type OUTD PN -------- inverter serial number and ¿rmware revision level. SN -------- xxxxxx FW rel. C.0.1.1 Lifetime energy output since ¿rst installation . E-tod 0 Wh $-tod 0.0 USA E-tot -------- E-par 0 KWh • P-out •...
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting when sunlight is suf¿cient for grid connection). The inverter display shows the results of the self-test: Test Arc Sensor Arc Self Test E053 Arc Fault E050... - Page 50 5 - Troubleshooting vice personnel only. It is based on data associated with a speci¿c serial PVI-6000-OUTD-US P/N:3G03994US00 WO:1636209 SO:S00000000 Q1 SN:1350667651 WK:5013 • Serial number - SN • Week of manufacture -WK voltage (POWER LED Àashing or on; see Operations, part 4). Next to each state of the inverter, (indicated through the steady or intermittent lighting of the relevant LED), a message that identi¿es the operation it is identify a possible equipment failure, fault, or incorrect inverter setting or con¿guration.
- Page 51 5 - Troubleshooting voltaic ¿eld (positive terminal short-circuited to the ¿guration of the (independent or parallel) inputs is carried out correctly. If the con¿guration of the PV ating interval, the alarm is real. Check the con¿gu re-examine the con¿guration of the photovoltaic ar...
- Page 52 5 - Troubleshooting Voltage at a speci¿c part of in verter input circuit is not suf¿cient ¿cient sunlight, and therefore little power available ni¿cantly higher than the activation voltage, contact is not accompanied by suf¿cient of periods of insuf¿cient sunlight).
- Page 53 5 - Troubleshooting the inverter is con¿gured with con¿guration, the inverter car If the con¿guration of the inverter is correct, check If both the con¿guration of the inverter and the speci¿cations, contact customer service.
- Page 54 5 - Troubleshooting voltaic ¿eld (positive terminal short-circuited to the...
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- Page 56 5 - Troubleshooting tovoltaic ¿eld (positive terminal short-circuited to ¿eld panel, if there is one.
- Page 57 5 - Troubleshooting...
- Page 58 5 - Troubleshooting a megohmmeter positioned between the PV ¿eld...
- Page 59 5 - Troubleshooting check the con¿guration of the PV array. Insuf¿cient sunlight. Wrong con ¿guration of the PV array or a con¿guration “at the limit” as re suf¿cient sunlight and that the composition of the Insuf¿cient sunlight Wrong con ¿guration of the photovoltaic ar ray or a con¿guration “at the limit”...
- Page 60 5 - Troubleshooting there is only a Àash Àashes.
- Page 61 5 - Troubleshooting Noti¿cation of change that is saved in the historical noti¿cation only vanced con¿guration software. Noti¿cation of change that is saved in the historical noti¿cation only con¿guration software. Noti¿cation of change that is saved in the historical noti¿cation only advanced con¿guration software.
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Page 63: Maintenance
Maintenance operations are required to be carried out by personnel familiar with and speci¿cally trained in the operations of this inverter. ABB recommends personnel having appropriate NABCEP certi¿cation and/or other For cleaning, DO NOT use rags made of ¿lamentary material or corrosive products that may damage parts to unquali¿ed staff. - Page 64 6 - Maintenance speci¿cations of the PV panel supplier. *ABB recommends checking this item after ¿rst six months of operation, and then annually; refer to torque • • • • •...
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Page 67: Appendix
Appendix panels. To use the DC generated by a photovoltaic ¿eld ef¿ciently, it must be transformed into alternating This process is the basis of all grid-tied inverters and is achieved very ef¿ciently by the inverter without the use current output from the inverter Àows directly into the distribution circuit, and is connected in turn to the public •... - Page 68 7 - Appendix Anti-Islanding Grounding/differential protection fault signi¿cant changes in fault current. when a ground fault current suf¿cient to cause safety hazards is detected, Arc Fault Detection (AFD) Additional protective devices • • block diagram ¿gure on next page. The main segments of the design are the independent input DC-DC...
- Page 70 7 - Appendix unnecessary leakage. Graphs of the ef¿ciency curves of the inverters are shown below. The ef¿ciency PVI-5000-OUTD-US (240V) PVI-6000-OUTD-US (240V)
- Page 71 7 - Appendix PVI-6000-OUTD-US operating ambient temperature at full power (without derating) PVI-5000-OUTD-US operating ambient temperature at full power (without derating)
- Page 72 7 - Appendix Output power with two DC sections operating Output power with one DC section operating...
- Page 73 7 - Appendix Type code PVI-5000-OUTD-US PVI-6000-OUTD-US Input side Nominal output power 5000W 6000W Maximum output power 5000W 6000W Rated grid AC voltage 208V 240V 277V 208V 240V 277V Input side (DC) Number of independent MPPT channels Maximum usable power for each channel...