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  • Page 1 Central inverter PVS980-58 Hardware manual From 1818 to 2091 kVA...
  • Page 2 Related documents Hardware manuals and guides PVS980-58 (1818 to 2091 kVA) central inverters hardware manual 3AXD50000026013 PVS980-58 (1818 to 2091 kVA) central inverters commissioning and maintenance manual 3AXD50000046782 Firmware manuals and guides PVS980 central inverters firmware manual 3AXD50000026271 Option manuals and guides ACS-AP-x Assistant control panels user’s manual 3AUA0000085685...
  • Page 3 Hardware manual PVS980-58 central inverters (from 1818 to 2091 kVA)  2020 FIMER. All Rights Reserved. 3AXD50000026013 Rev F EFFECTIVE: 2020-05-13...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Safety instructions Use of warnings ............9 Installation and maintenance safety .
  • Page 6 Basic code ............44 PVS980 IEC version standard features .
  • Page 7 PVS980-58 AC busbar connection ........
  • Page 8 Compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive ..... . 115 Compliance with the European EMC directive ......115 Compliance with international EMC standards .
  • Page 9 AC500 module AI523-XC #3 (-A512) ........154 AC500 module DA501 (-A550) .

  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions This chapter contains the safety instructions which you must obey when you install and operate the inverter and do maintenance on the inverter. Obey these safety instructions to prevent injury or death, or damage to the equipment. Use of warnings Warnings tell you about conditions which can cause injury or death, or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 12: Installation And Maintenance Safety

    Installation and maintenance safety Electrical safety  These instructions are for all personnel who work on the inverter, its input and output cables, the transformer or photovoltaic generator. WARNING! Obey these instructions to prevent injury or death, or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 13 • Before you do work on the inverter, apply a temporary grounding for work (AC and DC side). • Do not do work on the control cables when power is applied to the inverter or to the external control circuits. Externally supplied control circuits can cause dangerous voltages in the inverter even when the main power on the inverter is off.

  • Page 14: Electrical Safety Precautions

    Electric welding WARNING! Do not fasten the cabinet by electric welding. FIMER does not assume any liability for damages caused by electric welding as the welding circuit can damage electronic circuits in the cabinet, as well as the doors or the cabinet.
  • Page 15 4. Make sure that there is no voltage present. • Use a voltage detector with nominal voltage of 1500 V DC and minimum withstand voltage of 3000 V DC (in rare fault cases the voltage on the DC terminal can be two times the system voltage).

  • Page 16: General Safety

    General safety  These instructions are for all personnel who install the inverter and/or perform maintenance work on it. WARNING! Obey these instructions to prevent injury or death, or damage to the equipment. • Move the inverter power module carefully: •...

  • Page 17: Safe Start-Up And Operation

    Safe start-up and operation These warnings are for all personnel who commission, plan the operation, or operate the inverter. For more information, refer to the Commissioning and maintenance manual. WARNING! Obey these instructions to prevent injury or death, or damage to the equipment.
  • Page 18 16 Safety instructions...

  • Page 19: Introduction

    This hardware manual covers the hardware features of the unit. For information on how to commission and service the unit, refer to the Commissioning and maintenance manual. The information in the Commissioning and maintenance manual is intended only for personnel that is trained and certified by FIMER for the work described. Introduction 17...

  • Page 20: Categorization And Option Code

    FIMER and its affiliates are not liable for damages and/or losses related to such security breaches, any unauthorized access, interference, intrusion, leakage and/or theft of data or information.

  • Page 21: Terms And Abbreviations

    Terms and abbreviations Term/Abbreviation Explanation Above sea level AC500 ABB programmable logic controller (PLC) series ACS-AP-I Control panel type Aux. Auxiliary BAMU Auxiliary measuring unit Control unit Central processing unit DC input Connection point from solar array to inverter. One input consists of one positive and one negative terminal.
  • Page 22 20 Introduction...

  • Page 23: Storing, Lifting And Transporting

    Storing, lifting and transporting This chapter tells you how to store, lift, and move the inverter. Moving the inverter You can move the inverter with a crane from the lifting hooks on the roof or with a fork-lift from the base of the inverter. Always move the inverter in the upright position.

  • Page 24: Storing The Inverter

    • To prevent damage to the inverter, keep it in the protective packaging that it is shipped in. Contact FIMER if the storage period will be two years or more. • Always store the inverter in the upright position. Never place it on its side or back.

  • Page 25: Lifting The Inverter

    Lifting the inverter With a crane  • Lift the inverter in its shipping packaging. If you remove the packaging, protect the inverter from scratches and dents. • Lift the inverter from the four lifting lugs on the roof. • Make sure that the slings have sufficient loading capacity.

  • Page 26: With A Forklift Truck

    With a forklift truck  • Lift the inverter in its shipping packaging. If you remove the packaging, protect the inverter from scratches and dents. • Lift the inverter from the lifting holes on the base of the inverter. • Make sure that the forklift truck has sufficient loading capacity.

  • Page 27: Transporting The Inverter

    Transporting the inverter WARNING! Keep the transportation height as low as possible. Make sure that the total height of the transportation is not above the maximum allowed height for the planned route. Do not overtighten the cargo straps, even when the inverter is in its shipping package.
  • Page 28 26 Storing, lifting and transporting...

  • Page 29: Operation Principle And Hardware Description

    This chapter gives a description of the inverter’s operation principle and construction. Product overview The PVS980-58 is a central inverter for outdoor use that converts, adjusts and transfers the power generated by a solar generator to the electrical power system.

  • Page 30: Cooling System

    Cooling system Heat exchangers based on advanced thermosiphon technology in the main cooling channel cool the power semiconductors and the inverter indoor sections. The air inlet of the main cooling channel is at the top front side of the inverter. The exhaust air flows from the top rear of the inverter.

  • Page 31: Block Diagram Of A Solar Generator

    The solar module string arrays are connected to the electrical power system through an inverter. 8...24 DC inputs No. Description Solar module (photovoltaic module) Solar string Solar array Solar generator Solar array junction box Inverter (PVS980-58) Grid connection External auxiliary power Operation principle and hardware description 29...

  • Page 32: Simplified Main Circuit Diagram, Standard Unit

    Simplified main circuit diagram, standard unit  Insulation Functional resistance grounding meas. 30 Operation principle and hardware description...

  • Page 33: Simplified Main Circuit Diagram, Options

    Simplified main circuit diagram, options  Operation principle and hardware description 31...
  • Page 34 Description Description Customer DC connections AC surge arrester, Type 2 as standard, Type1 with option (+F263) DC input fuses Optional AC disconnectors (+F253) or optional AC breakers (+F296) • As standard, fuses only on the positive DC poles (negative grounding). •...

  • Page 35: Layout Drawings

    Layout drawings Front view Rear view Item Description (abbreviation) Item Description (abbreviation) Control section (CS) DC section (1DC, 2DC) Customer I/O section (IO) LCL section (1LCL, 2LCL) Main air channel (1MAC, 2MAC) LCL air channel (1LAC, 2LAC) DC cabling section (1DCC, 2DCC) Inverter module unit (1ISU, 2ISU) AC section (1AC, 2AC) AC cabling section (ACC)
  • Page 36 Front view Rear view 34 Operation principle and hardware description...
  • Page 37 Description Description DC cable lead-throughs (blind plates as stan- AC contactor dard) DC input cable terminals (fuse-protected) AC fuses Note: The configuration of the terminals depends on the selected options. Input DC fuses AC disconnectors (+F296). With option +F253, AC breakers are located here instead of the optional AC disconnectors.

  • Page 38: Auxiliary Power Supply

    Do not connect other equipment to the inverter without consulting with FIMER. As standard, the PVS980-58 is equipped with terminal 0X14 for connecting the external 230 V AC auxiliary power supply. The auxiliary power consumption of the inverter is 4 kVA.

  • Page 39: External Auxiliary Voltage Supply (Default)

    External auxiliary voltage supply (default)  By default, an external 230 V AC voltage supply is required. Option +E203 adds EMC filtering and, with option +G397, the auxiliary power circuit of the inverter is compatible with a 115 V AC external supply. +1AC +2AC 2x 6 mm2...

  • Page 40: Internal Auxiliary Voltage Supply (+G415)

    Internal auxiliary voltage supply (+G415)  With option +G415, the inverter is equipped with an internal auxiliary voltage supply for internal power consumption. As standard, the service socket outlet supplies a 230 V AC output, and with options +G396 and +G397, you can select a 100 V AC or 115 V AC output.

  • Page 41: (+G415+G410)

    Internal auxiliary voltage supply with 1-phase 2 kVA customer  auxiliary power output (+G415+G410) Option +G410, in addition to option +G415, provides an internal auxiliary voltage supply for internal power consumption and an additional 2 kVA 1-phase output from terminal block 0X13 for fixed installations.

  • Page 42: Overview Of Power And Control Connections

    Overview of power and control connections BCU-12 FIELDBUS ETHERNET 24 VDC ADAPTER SWITCH 3 x U Customer I/O 1~ Aux. power 3~ Out for ext. transformer No. Description Control unit (BCU-12) Control panel (ACS-AP-I) Optional fieldbus adapter Optional Ethernet switch Internal I/O connected through a Modbus adapter (FSCA-01) Solar array Power modules...

  • Page 43: Fast Power Off (Fpo) Circuit

    Fast power off (FPO) circuit The fast power off (FPO) circuit is powered from the 24 V DC circuit which is connected directly to the FPO switch (-0S20). The FPO switch is a locking type (twist release) push button that has one normally open (N.O.) contact and one normally closed (N.C.) contact. The N.C.

  • Page 44: Type Designation Labels

    The type designation label of the inverter includes the ratings, certification marks, a type designation and a serial number. The type designation label is attached to the front cover of the inverter cabinet. Photovoltaic Utility Interactive Inverter Photovoltaic Utility Interactive Inverter PVS980-58-2000kVA-K PVS980-58-2000kVA-K +K475+F296+F263+12H382+F300+F305+G415 +K475+F253+12H382+F305+0F291+G417 +G417+P902...

  • Page 45: Inverter Power Module Label

    The type designation label of the inverter power module includes the ratings, certification marks, type designation and serial number. The inverter power module label is attached to the front panel of the inverter module. PVS980-104SC-875A-7 MADE IN INDIA FIMER S.p.A Input 650...1500 VDC Via J.F Kennedy 26 Imax...

  • Page 46: Type Designation Key

    The option codes follow the basic code. Each option code starts with an identifying letter (common to the product series) and is followed by descriptive digits. The option codes are separated by plus signs. The selections are listed below. For more information, contact your local FIMER representative. Basic code ...

  • Page 47: Pvs980 Ul Version (+C129) Standard Features

    PVS980 UL version (+C129) standard features  58 = cabinet-built central inverter, IP66/IP56, UL Type 3R, CE marked according to LV and EMC directive, solar inverter firmware, blind bottom entry and exit plate for cables, coated circuit boards, with: AC side: AC main contactor, aR fuses, temporary grounding terminals on output busbars, floating (IT) AC output, AC mains surge protection type 2 DC side: 8 pcs of DC input busbars + and -, DC main contactor, temporary grounding terminals on input busbars, maximum DC voltage 1500 V DC, negative DC pole...

  • Page 48: Option Codes

    (not with +F296) section). The disconnectors are meant for isolation purposes and the AC fuses are used for inverter protection. This option is not possible with F296, AC breaker. The rotation tool is offered by FIMER. DC section options F282 Grounding, positive The positive DC pole is functionally grounded.
  • Page 49 Code Name Description F300 DC Surge arrester, The standard Type 2 surge arresters are replaced with high-energy Type 1 high energy, Type surge arresters that also fulfill Type 2 requirements. 1, complies also with Type 2 F305 DC disconnector The inverter has manual DC disconnectors (one per power section). The disconnectors are meant for isolation purposes.
  • Page 50 Specialities P902 Customized The inverter or its documentation delivery is customized. When selected, the nature of the customization must be agreed with FIMER. E203 Electromagnetic The standard configuration is in compliance with IEC/EN 61000-6-2 and Compatibility CISPR11/EN 55011 standards including PV specific emission requirements.
  • Page 51 Code Name Description P958 Harmonics factory The full-power current harmonics, power factor (PF) and DC injection tests are tests done. The grid voltage and frequency are set to the nominal values in these tests. While the inverter operates at the nominal active power, current harmonics and voltage harmonics are measured with a power analyzer.
  • Page 52 50 Operation principle and hardware description...

  • Page 53: Mechanical Installation

    Mechanical installation This chapter describes the mechanical installation of the inverter, and gives instructions on how to select the location and build the foundation for the inverter. Always obey all local regulations. Safety Refer to on page 9. Safety instructions For instructions on how to move the inverter, refer to Storing, lifting and transporting page 21.

  • Page 54: Checking The Delivery

    Take into account the required cable bending radius and installation room. The height of the foundation depends on actual cable types, but should be at least 475 mm. • FIMER recommends that the user platform around the inverter is at least one meter (40 in.) wide to permit service work. •...

  • Page 55: Preparation Of The Ground

    Preparation of the ground  1. Make a hole for the foundation and cabling. 2. Use geotextile to prevent mixing of the installation gravel with the surrounding soil. 3. Put coarse gravel at the bottom of the hole and fine gravel at the top. 4.

  • Page 56: Placing The Inverter On The Foundation

    WARNING! Before you open the inverter door or start the cabling work, make sure that the installation is stable. Fastening the inverter WARNING! Do not fasten the inverter by electric welding. FIMER does not assume any liability for damages caused by electric welding, as the welding circuit can damage electronic circuits.

  • Page 57: Constructing Earthing Electrode And Earthing

    Constructing earthing electrode and earthing Construct an earthing electrode around the inverter foundation. Connect the main earthing busbar of the inverter to the earthing busbar of the MV station and to the earthing electrode. Refer to Electrical installation on page 77. Adding the cables Add cables and cabling protection.
  • Page 58 56 Mechanical installation...

  • Page 59: Planning The Electrical Installation

    FIMER does not assume any liability whatsoever for any installation which breaches the local laws and/or other regulations. Furthermore, if the recommendations given by FIMER are not followed, the inverter may experience problems that the warranty does not cover.

  • Page 60: Transformer Requirements

    • Withstands the worst case of 3% total harmonic distortion generated by the inverter. FIMER recommends dimensioning the transformer for at least 5% total harmonic distortion to withstand possible outside interference from the network. 58 Planning the electrical installation...

  • Page 61: Selecting The Grid Disconnecting Device

    FIMER recommends that the transformer is equipped with an off-load tap changer for voltage regulation on the high-voltage side of the winding with two 2.5% step points to the plus and minus directions. The inverter does not require a specific transformer notation. FIMER recommends using traditional notations, such as Dy11d0.

  • Page 62: Compatibility Of The Solar Generator And Inverter

    Compatibility of the solar generator and inverter Make sure that: • The current and voltage of the generator match the rated values of the inverter. • The open circuit voltage of the generator does not exceed the maximum allowed DC voltage of the inverter.

  • Page 63: Busbar Dimensioning

     Dimension the busbars according to the maximum output current and the instructions of the manufacturer regarding temperature coefficients and load profiles. For more information, contact FIMER. Sufficient shield conductivity to suppress emissions  To effectively suppress radiated and conducted radio-frequency emissions, the cable shield conductivity must be at least 1/10 of the phase conductor conductivity.

  • Page 64: Recommended Ac Output Power Cable Types

    Recommended AC output power cable types  The power cable types that can be used for the inverter AC output are represented below. Symmetrical shielded cable with three phase conductors and a concentric PE conductor as shield. The shield must meet the requirements of IEC 61439-1. Check with local / state / country electrical codes for allowance.

  • Page 65: Example Dc Input Power Cable Sizes

    Example DC input power cable sizes  Always calculate the cable sizes according to the local rules and conditions, for more information see DC cables on page 68. As an example, DC cable size calculation is given below. It is based on the number of inputs, the nominal input current (with even current distribution between the inputs), and °...

  • Page 66: Example Ac Output Power Cable Sizes

    Example AC output power cable sizes  Always calculate the cable sizes according to the local rules and conditions, for more information see AC connection on page 69. As an example, AC cable size calculation is given below. It is based on the inverter nominal output current and the current-carrying capacities and correction factors of IEC °...

  • Page 67: Selecting The Control Cables

    It is recommended that the relay-controlled signals be run as twisted pairs. Relay cable type  The cable type with braided metallic screen (for example, ÖLFLEX by LAPPKABEL, Germany) was tested and approved by FIMER. Planning the electrical installation 65...

  • Page 68: I/O Connection Diagram

    I/O connection diagram  There are 7 digital inputs, 2 analog inputs and one digital/relay output available as standard to, for example, connect transformer monitoring signals to the inverter so that they can be read and monitored directly from inverter parameters. The connection point for these is the X20 terminal.

  • Page 69: Cabling

    Cabling Warning! Obey the safety instructions on page 10. If you ignore the instructions, physical injury or death, or damage to the equipment can occur. As standard, the inverter is delivered with blind plates instead of cable lead-throughs. Cable lead-throughs are option +H357. Refer to on page 67.

  • Page 70: Dc Cables

    If you use lugs that have one hole, you can connect them to any of the holes in a DC input terminal. Due to safety reasons, FIMER does not recommend cable lugs that are wider cable lugs than the DC busbars or holes that are larger than those recommended in the table above.

  • Page 71: Ac Connection

    With the blind plates, the maximum cable size is restricted by: • The DC cabling area (bottom plate width is 725 mm), where the cable lead-throughs must be installed in one line. The actual size of the lead through restricts the opening in the frame to 149×715 mm.
  • Page 72 AC cabling Note: As standard, the inverter is supplied with blind plates. The cable lead- throughs are option +H357. The 18 cable lead-throughs limit the maximum cable quantity for each phase to The permitted cable outer diameter is 8…67 mm/lead-through. The minimum cable size is determined by the local rules.

  • Page 73: Protecting The Contacts Of Relay Outputs

    Protecting the contacts of relay outputs When you connect inductive loads to the one free relay output, use noise attenuating circuits (varistors, RC filters [AC] or diodes [DC]) to protect the relay output from transients caused by switching of inductive loads, and to minimize electromagnetic interference. If you do not use protective components, the relay output may wear prematurely, and interference may couple to other control signals causing a malfunction.

  • Page 74: Protection In Short-Circuit Situations And Against Thermal Overload

    Protection in short-circuit situations and against thermal overload Protecting the inverter and AC output cable in short-circuit  situations The inverter has internal AC fuses, and optional AC breakers, which restrict inverter damage, if there is a short circuit in the inverter. Install external protection (such as fuses) according to local regulations to protect the AC output cables.

  • Page 75: Protecting Against Ground Faults In The Dc Input Cable Or Solar Generator

    Protecting against ground faults in the DC input cable or solar generator The inverter has an automatic insulation resistance measurement device which monitors the insulation. Because of the leakage currents of inverters and the characteristics of the PV array, typically normal ground fault monitoring devices do not work correctly. Therefore, non-PV-specific monitoring devices are not recommended.
  • Page 76 Note: MIRU-01 measures the insulation resistance of the solar generator also when the inverter does not operate. To disable the monitoring device during inverter operation, contact FIMER. Connection Description PV array DC- PV array DC+ PE ground connection Output signal, insulation resistance, 4–20 mA...

  • Page 77: Functional Grounding Unit

    Functional grounding unit  The MGND-01 is a functional grounding unit mounted to a DIN rail on the wall of the DC section. With the MGND-01, functional grounding can be done from either the positive pole or negative pole through a resistor. The MGND-01 has grounding current measurement and fuse protection for excess grounding current.

  • Page 78: Inverters Without Input Dc Fuses (Option +0F291)

    Inverters without input DC fuses (option +0F291) In the case of a negative-pole functionally-grounded inverter (standard feature), protect the positive poles of inputs with separate fuses. If you have selected the floating DC option (+F314), protect the positive and negative poles of inputs with separate fuses. In the case of a positive-pole functionally-grounded inverter (+F282), protect the negative poles of inputs with separate fuses.

  • Page 79: Electrical Installation

    Electrical installation This chapter describes the electrical installation of the inverter. Insulation test Inverter  The inverter is tested for insulation at the factory. Do not do voltage withstand or insulation resistance tests on any part of the inverter. AC output cables ...

  • Page 80: Tightening Torques

    Tightening torques Use these tightening torques unless stated otherwise in specific procedures. Cable terminal Electrical connection 22 N·m 42 N·m 70 N·m Cover plates/Power module fixing Mechanical connection M6 (A2 stainless steel) 5 N·m M8 (A2 stainless steel) 22 N·m Power module fixing bolts (A2 stainless steel) 15 N·m 78 Electrical installation...

  • Page 81: Routing The Cables

    Routing the cables When you route the cables: • Install the DC power, AC power and control cables on separate routes. • Make sure that the cable trays are electrically bonded to each other and to the ground. • Make sure that there is at least 500 mm (20 in) of separation between the power cables and the control cables.

  • Page 82: Separate Control Cable Ducts

    Separate control cable ducts  24 V 230 V (120 V) 24 V 230 V (120 V) Not permitted, unless the 24 V cable is Put 24 V and 230 V (120 V) control cables insulated for 230 V (120 V) or insulated with in separate ducts inside the cabinet.

  • Page 83: Connection Diagram Of A Four-Conductor System

    Connection diagram of a four-conductor system  Arrange the cables as shown to get a current distribution that is as equal as possible. L2 L3 L3 L1 L1 L2 Connect single-core cables without concentric protective shielding (armor) as shown. Transformer WARNING! Ground all conductive cable supports, cable clamps, cable trays and individual conductive items that are near the cables.

  • Page 84: Dc Input Cable Connection Procedure

    DC input cable connection procedure  WARNING! Obey the inverter safety instructions. If you ignore them, injury or death, or damage to the equipment can occur. If you are not a qualified electrician, do not do installation or maintenance work. WARNING! Do the steps in section on page Electrical safety precautions...

  • Page 85: Ac Output Cable Connection Procedure

    AC output cable connection procedure  WARNING! Obey the inverter safety instructions. If you ignore them, injury or death, or damage to the equipment can occur. If you are not a qualified electrician, do not do installation or maintenance work. WARNING! Do the steps in section on page Electrical safety precautions...
  • Page 86 7. Install the shroud on to the output power terminals. AC output terminals L1, L2, L3 and the grounding terminal a) Cable lead-throughs (option H357) 84 Electrical installation...

  • Page 87: Pvs980-58 Ac Busbar Connection

    PVS980-58 AC busbar connection  WARNING! Obey the inverter safety instructions. If you ignore them, injury or death, or damage to the equipment can occur. If you are not a qualified electrician, do not do installation or maintenance work. WARNING! Do the steps in section...

  • Page 88: Connecting The Control Cables

    Connecting the control cables WARNING! Obey the inverter safety instructions. If you ignore them, injury or death, or damage to the equipment can occur. If you are not a qualified electrician, do not do installation or maintenance work. WARNING! Do the steps in section on page Electrical safety precautions before you start the work.

  • Page 89: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC You can connect a PC (for example, using the Drive composer PC tool) to the inverter as follows: 1. Connect an ACS-AP-I control panel to the inverter control unit either with an Ethernet cable, or by inserting the control panel into the panel holder, if the control panel is not in place.

  • Page 90: Connecting An Ethernet Switch (Option +K480)

    Connecting an Ethernet switch (option +K480) Switch model: Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH 3006T-2FX SM. To connect the fiber-optic cables to the switch: 1. Disconnect the inverter from the supply, lock out the disconnecting devices, and measure to make sure that there is no voltage present. Refer to Installation and on page 10.
  • Page 91 An example of initial setup steps: 1. Connect the switch to a computer with an RJ45 Ethernet cable. 2. By default, the switch does not have an IP address. The “BootP” function is active by default. 3. Use the Phoenix Contact IPAssign software to set the initial IP address for the switch. Alternatively, connect an RS-232 cable and set the IP address with terminal software, such as PuTTY.
  • Page 92 90 Electrical installation...

  • Page 93: Installation Checklist

    Installation checklist Use the checklist in this chapter to verify the mechanical and electrical installation of the inverter. Warnings WARNING! Obey the instructions in Safety instructions on page 9. If you ignore them, injury or death, or damage to the equipment can occur. Installation checklist 91...

  • Page 94: Checklist

    Checklist Do the steps in on page before you start the work. Go Electrical safety precautions through the checklist together with another person. Refer also to the Commissioning and maintenance manual and the Firmware manual. Make sure that … Mechanical installation (refer to chapter Mechanical installation) There is sufficient free space around the unit.

  • Page 95: Technical Data

    Technical data This chapter contains the technical specifications of the inverter: The ratings, sizes and technical requirements, provisions for fulfilling the requirements for CE, UL and other markings. Technical data 93...

  • Page 96: Ratings

    Ratings PVS980-58- PVS980-58- PVS980-58- PVS980-58- 1818kVA-I 1909kVA-J 2000kVA-K 2091kVA-L Concept 2 x R35i module 2 x R35i module 2 x R35i module 2 x R35i module Input data (DC) Maximum input power (P 2909 kWp 3056 kWp 3200 kWp 3346 kWp...

  • Page 97: Derating

    Derating Temperature derating  ° The nominal power (100%) of the inverter is reached in +50 C. In lower temperatures, the inverter can supply up to 110% power. If the ambient temperature exceeds the nominal ambient temperature, the load capacity (current and power) of the inverter decreases. Use the following correction factors when you calculate the available inverter power at different temperatures (at elevations <1000 m above sea level): •...

  • Page 98: Altitude Derating

    4. Based on the calculation, in these conditions the inverter can produce 102% of its nominal power. 5. 1.02 * 2000 kVA = 2040 kVA 7 °C 7 °C If the total equivalent temperature (site °C + altitude K) exceeds the nominal temperature of 50 °C, contact FIMER for more information. 96 Technical data...

  • Page 99: Dc Voltage Based Derating

    1000 1100 1200 1300 1500 The minimum operational DC voltage varies based on the inverter AC voltage: • PVS980-58-1818kVA-I: 850 V DC • PVS980-58-1909kVA-J: 893 V DC • PVS980-58-2000kVA-K: 935 V DC • PVS980-58-2091kVA-L: 978 V DC Technical data 97...

  • Page 100: Fuses

    Fuses PVS980-58- PVS980-58- PVS980-58- PVS980-58- 1818kVA-I 1909kVA-J 2000kVA-K 2019kVA-L DC input fuses - 8 DC inputs (8H382) Bussmann PV-400A-3L-B-15 • Nominal current (I 400 A • Quantity 8 (negative polarity functionally grounded and without fuses), 16 with the floating DC option (+F314) •...

  • Page 101: Dc Input Fuse Recommendations

    DC input fuse recommendations  The DC ports are designed for Bussmann PV fuses. The table lists the mechanically suitable fuses for different DC port options. No mechanical changes are required for the fuse options. Number of inputs X = Standard fuse O = Optional fuse (requires option P902, can affect approvals) Type PV-100A-1XL-B-15...
  • Page 102 Dimensions of the recommended fuses (mm). 1 mm Size [mm] 199.7 128.5 73.5 88.8 169.7 10.5 100 Technical data...

  • Page 103: Free Space Requirements

    Free space requirements For cabinet dimensions, refer to on page 117. Dimension drawings min. 1000 mm (40 in) Note 1 Note 3. min. 1500 mm (60 in) Note 2. min. 1500 mm (60 in) Note 2. Note 1: Sufficient free space to allow a technician to install the cables. Note 2: Free space of at least 1.5 m (60 in) + emergency exit space.

  • Page 104: Terminal And Lead-Through Data For The Dc Power Connections

    AC output connection specification Voltage PVS980-58-1818kVA-I: 600 V AC 3-phase ± 10% PVS980-58-1909kVA-J: 630 V AC 3-phase ± 10% PVS980-58-2000kVA-K: 660 V AC 3-phase ± 10% PVS980-58-2091kVA-L: 690 V AC 3-phase ± 10% The nominal power is available at the nominal voltage.
  • Page 105 Short-circuit withstand Maximum allowable prospective short-circuit current: strength (IEC 60439-1) 50 kA or 65 kA (only with F296 in the 600 V model). When you use temporary grounding (connect two sets of grounding cables to the connecting knobs of the AC and DC busbars and PE of the inverter): The maximum permitted prospective short-circuit current decreases to 45 kA / 1 s.

  • Page 106: Dc Input Connection Data

    Maximum DC operational 1500 V DC voltage (U max(DC) DC voltage range with PVS980-58-1818kVA-I: 850…1500 V DC nominal output power at PVS980-58-1909kVA-J: 893…1500 V DC 35 °C, U mppt, 35 °C PVS980-58-2000kVA-K: 935…1500 V DC PVS980-58-2091kVA-L: 978…1500 V DC DC voltage range with PVS980-58-1818kVA-I: 850…1100 V DC...

  • Page 107: Auxiliary Power Connection Data

    50/60 Hz Service outlet 10 A residual current circuit breaker (30 mA/A-type) for the socket outlet. Allowed electrical system TN-S (grounded) system. For IT (ungrounded) systems, contact FIMER for instructions. Overvoltage category (IEC 62109-1, IEC 60664-1) 1-phase output (with option +G410) ...
  • Page 108 Protection IEC: 32 A gG type fuses (option +G429) 63 A gG type fuses (option +G430) UL (option +C129): 30 A J type fuses (option +G429) 60 A J type fuses (option +G430) When option +G429/+G430 is selected, make sure that the maximum current peak values and durations are not exceeded, for example, when the output is used to supply the external transformer.

  • Page 109: Control Unit Connection Data (Bcu-12)

    Control unit connection data (BCU-12) Refer to on page 139. Control unit Control panel type ACS-AP-I Refer to ACS-AP-x assistant control panels user’s manual (3AUA0000085685 [English]) Protection classes Protection class Classification Degrees of protection IP56/IP66 , UL Type 3R Protective class (IEC 62109-1) I Overvoltage category (IEC OVC II PV and OVC III Mains 62109-1)

  • Page 110: Efficiency

    Efficiency The inverter complies with efficiency standards IEC 61683 and EN 50530. Maximum efficiency without auxiliary power DC voltage 850 V 975 V 1100 V PVS980-58-1818kVA-I 98.82% 98.51% 98.40% DC voltage 893 V 997 V 1100 V PVS980-58-1909kVA-J 98.81% 98.55% 98.47%...
  • Page 111 CEC efficiency PVS980-58-1818kVA-I 98.00% PVS980-58-1909kVA-J 98.50% PVS980-58-2000kVA-K 98.50% PVS980-58-2091kVA-L 98.50% 1) Measured and calculated according to CEC (Californian Energy Commission) rules. The value includes auxiliary power and is the average of 3 DC voltage levels. Rounding is done to the nearest 0.5%.
  • Page 112 Efficiency curves without auxiliary power PVS980-58-2000kVA-K 99,00 98,50 98,00 935 Vdc 97,50 1018 Vdc 1100 Vdc 97,00 96,50 96,00 95,50 10 % 20 % 30 % 40 % 50 % 60 % 70 % 80 % 90 % 100 %...
  • Page 113 Ambient conditions Environmental limits for the inverter are given below. The inverter is designed for outdoor environment. Operation Storage Transportation installed for stationary in the protective package in the protective package Installation site altitude 0 to 4000 m (13123 ft) Above 1000 m (3281 ft), see section Altitude...

  • Page 114: Materials

    EU. They must be removed and handled according to local regulations. For further information on environmental matters and recycling, contact your local FIMER representative. Coolant medium in heat R134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane)

  • Page 115: Applicable Standards

    Applicable standards Standard Name Type Market Limitation IEC/EN 62477-1 Safety requirements for power electronic Safety Global converter systems and equipment - Part 1: General IEC/EN 62109 - Safety Global Safety of power converters for use in 1:2010 photovoltaic power systems – Part 1: General requirements IEC/EN 62109 - Safety of power converters for use in...
  • Page 116 CEI 0-16 Grid code Italy Regola tecnica di riferimento per la connessione di Utenti attivi e passivi alle reti AT e MT delle imprese distributrici di energia elettrica SAGC 2.9 Grid connection code for renewable power Grid code South Africa plants (rpps) connected to the electricity transmission system (ts) or the distribution system (ds) in South Africa (version 2.9.

  • Page 117: Ce Mark

    CE mark A CE mark is attached to the inverter to indicate compliance with the provisions of the European Low Voltage and EMC Directives. Compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive  The compliance with the European Low Voltage Directive has been assessed according to standards IEC/EN 62109-1 and IEC/EN 62109-2.
  • Page 118 116 Technical data...

  • Page 119: Dimension Drawings

    Dimension drawings This chapter contains dimension drawings with dimensions in millimeters. Dimension drawings 117...

  • Page 120: Cabinet Dimensions (Ac Cabling)

    Cabinet dimensions (AC cabling) Note: The highlighted AC busbar connection is available as option G317. 118 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 121: Cabinet Attachment Points

    Cabinet attachment points Dimension drawings 119...

  • Page 122: Blind Cable Lead-Through Plates (Standard Delivery)

    Blind cable lead-through plates (standard delivery) 120 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 123: Dc Cabling Lead-Throughs (8 Inputs, +8H382+H357)

    DC cabling lead-throughs (8 inputs, +8H382+H357) Dimension drawings 121...

  • Page 124: Dc Cabling Lead-Throughs (12 Inputs, +12H382+H357)

    DC cabling lead-throughs (12 inputs, +12H382+H357) 122 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 125: Dc Cabling Lead-Throughs (16 Inputs, +16H382+H357)

    DC cabling lead-throughs (16 inputs, +16H382+H357) Dimension drawings 123...

  • Page 126: Dc Cabling Lead-Throughs (20 Inputs, +20H382)

    DC cabling lead-throughs (20 inputs, +20H382) 124 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 127: Dc Cabling Lead-Throughs (24 Inputs, +24H382)

    DC cabling lead-throughs (24 inputs, +24H382) Dimension drawings 125...

  • Page 128: Ac Cabling

    AC cabling 126 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 129: Ac Busbars (Option +G317)

    AC busbars (option +G317) Dimension drawings 127...
  • Page 130 128 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 131: Dc Cabling (8 Inputs, +8H382)

    DC cabling (8 inputs, +8H382) Dimension drawings 129...

  • Page 132: Dc Cabling (12 Inputs, +12H382)

    DC cabling (12 inputs, +12H382) 130 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 133: Dc Cabling (16 Inputs, +16H382)

    DC cabling (16 inputs, +16H382) Dimension drawings 131...

  • Page 134: Dc Cabling (20 Inputs, +20H382)

    DC cabling (20 inputs, +20H382) 132 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 135: Dc Cabling (24 Inputs, +24H382)

    DC cabling (24 inputs, +24H382) Dimension drawings 133...

  • Page 136: Auxiliary Power And I/O Connections

    Auxiliary power and I/O connections 134 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 137: Example Of Inverter Foundation Dimensions

    Example of inverter foundation dimensions Dimension drawings 135...

  • Page 138: Inverter Foundation Reinforcement

    Inverter foundation reinforcement 136 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 139: Inverter Foundation Layout

    Inverter foundation layout Dimension drawings 137...
  • Page 140 138 Dimension drawings...

  • Page 141: Control Unit

    Control unit This chapter describes the connections of the BCU control unit and the internal AC500 PLC of the inverter, and contains the specifications of the inputs and outputs of the control unit. The PLC is only internal to the inverter and cannot be used for external plant control. BCU control unit The BCU-12 control unit is used in the inverter.

  • Page 142: Layout And Connections

    Layout and connections  Item Description I/O terminals (refer to I/O terminals on page 141) SLOT 1 Fieldbus adapter module connection SLOT 2 Used for internal connections SLOT 3 Fieldbus adapter module connection SLOT 4 Not in use X205 Memory unit connection BATTERY Not in use (Holder for real-time clock battery)

  • Page 143: Ac500 Plc

    I/O terminals Terminal Description Analog inputs Analog outputs Digital inputs XDIO Digital input/outputs XRO3 XD24 XPOW XD2D Not in use XD24 +24 V output (for digital inputs) XETH Ethernet port XRO2 XPOW Power input XDIO XRO1 Relay output RO1 XRO2 Relay output RO2 XRO1 XRO3...

  • Page 144: Abb Pm564

    ABB PM564  PM564 CPU PM564-RP-ETH 6DI 24VDC 6DO-R 240VAC 2A 2AI 1AO C0..5 INSERT PUSH STOP SD CARD COM2 COM2 WARNING! Use of incorrect battery may cause fire or explosion 17 NO3 COM1 R3..5 R0..2 24VDC IN 24VDC OUT L+ M FE L+ M No.

  • Page 145: Abb Pm573

    ABB PM573  No. Description 6x 7-segment status display with backlight “Triangle” displays for “item” “Square” displays for “state” 3 status LEDs 8 function keys Memory card slot Type label Battery compartment (lithium battery TA521) Memory card (MC502) 10. I/O bus for I/O modules 11.

  • Page 146: Abb Ai523

    ABB AI523  No. Description I/O bus Allocation between terminal number and signal name 16 yellow LEDs show the signal states of the analog inputs (I0...I15) 1 green LED shows the status of the process supply voltage UP 2 red LEDs show errors Label I/O terminal unit (TU515/TU516) with 40 terminals (screw-type or spring terminals) DIN rail...

  • Page 147: Abb Ai561

    ABB AI561  Description I/O bus 1 green LED shows power supply status 1 red LED shows errors Terminal number Allocation of signal name Terminal block for input signals (20-pole) DIN rail Control unit 145...

  • Page 148: Abb Di562

    ABB DI562  Description I/O bus 16 yellow LEDs show the signal state of inputs I0...I15 Terminal number Allocation of signal name Terminal block for input signals (9-pole) Terminal block for input signals (11-pole) 2 holes for wall-mounting with screws DIN rail 146 Control unit...

  • Page 149: Abb Do571

    ABB DO571  Description I/O bus 8 yellow LEDs show the signal state of outputs O0...O7 Terminal number Allocation of the signal name Terminal block for output signals (11-pole) 2 holes for wall mounting with screws DIN rail Control unit 147...

  • Page 150: Abb Da501

    ABB DA501  Description I/O bus Terminal number and signal name 16 yellow LEDs show the signal state of digital inputs DI0...DI15 4 yellow LEDs show the signal state of analog inputs AI0...AI3 2 yellow LEDs show the signal state of analog outputs AO0 and AO1 8 yellow LEDs show the signal state of configurable digital inputs and outputs DC16...DC23 1 green LED shows the status of the process supply voltage UP 4 red LEDs show errors...

  • Page 151: Abb Dx522

    ABB DX522  Description I/O bus Terminal number and signal name 8 yellow LEDs show the signal state of digital inputs I0...I7 8 yellow LEDs show the signal state of digital relay outputs R0...R7 1 green LED shows the status of the process supply voltage UP 2 red LEDs show errors Type label Terminal unit...

  • Page 152: Default I/O Connection Table

    Default I/O connection table The default I/O connections of the BCU-12 control unit and the AC500 modules. BCU-12 (-A41)  Signal/parameter name Optional Interface type I/O terminal INSULATION MONITORING Analog input 4…20 mA MEASUREMENT GROUNDING CURRENT Analog input 4…20 mA MEASUREMENT M1 CABINET FAN SPEED REFERENCE Analog output...

  • Page 153: Ac500 Module Ai523 #1 (-A510)

    AC500 module AI523 #1 (-A510)  Signal/parameter name Optional Interface type I/O terminal SPARE AI Analog input ±10 V DC SPARE AI Analog input 4…20 mA SPARE AI Analog input 4…20 mA M1 LCL CABINET TEMPERATURE Analog input PT100 M1 AC CABINET TEMPERATURE Analog input PT100 SPARE AI...

  • Page 154: Ac500 Module Ai561 #2 (-A521)

    AC500 module AI561 #2 (-A521)  Signal/parameter name Optional Interface type I/O terminal M2 DC INPUT CURRENT 9 MEAS. Analog input ±5 V DC M2 DC INPUT CURRENT 10 MEAS. Analog input ±5 V DC M2 DC INPUT CURRENT 11 MEAS. Analog input ±5 V DC M2 DC INPUT CURRENT 12 MEAS.

  • Page 155: Ac500 Module Do571 #1 (-A541)

    AC500 module DO571 #1 (-A541)  Signal/parameter name Optional Interface type I/O terminal M1 CHARGING CONTROL Relay out max. 240 V AC, 2 A RO0 M1 AC CONTACTOR CONTROL Relay out max. 240 V AC, 2 A RO1 M1 DC CONTACTOR CONTROL Relay out max.
  • Page 156 M1 DC CURRENT 5 MEASUREMENT Analog input ±10 V DC M1 DC CURRENT 6 MEASUREMENT Analog input ±10 V DC M1 DC CURRENT 7 MEASUREMENT Analog input ±10 V DC M1 DC CURRENT 8 MEASUREMENT Analog input ±10 V DC M2 DC CURRENT 1 MEASUREMENT Analog input ±10 V DC...
  • Page 157 USER DI6 Digital input 24 V DC DI14 USER DI7 Digital input 24 V DC DI15 CONTROL SECTION HUMIDITY Analog input 4…20 mA SPARE AI Analog input 4…20 mA SPARE AI Analog input 4…20 mA SPARE AI Analog input 4…20 mA SPARE AO Analog output 4…20 mA...
  • Page 158 M2 DC CONTACTOR CONTROL Relay out max. 240 V AC, 2 A RO2 M2 AC BREAKER TRIP RESET Relay out max. 240 V AC, 2 A RO3 M2 AC BREAKER CLOSE CONTROL Relay out max. 240 V AC, 2 A RO4 M2 AC BREAKER OPEN CONTROL Relay out max.
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