1.2 Overview To ensure safety of operating personnel installing this product, and efficient usage of this This manual is specifically for PV-CB series smart PV combiner box(referred as combiner box in manual, some information is emphasized by symbols. following contents), major contents include: The following list shows all symbols probably be used, please read carefully.
Danger ATESS PV-CB series outdoor combiner box is designed especially for large volume solar plant application, it is suitable to be used together with ATESS central inverters in a solar plant solution. Possible high voltage potential electric shock: By using combiner box, PV modules are connected in series to form a string and then connect to Please follow warning label on product.
Note: Product label contains detail model name, serial number and parameters of each ● Combiner box. product, serial number is unique for each product, this number is stored in ATESS database, ● Key for front cover lock. maintenance and other information later on will be stored in this database by serial number, ●...
3.5.2 Inner layout The inner layout of PV-CB16M is shown in figure 3-4. LED indicator diagram: 01----Index number 2----Space 3----Status 4567----Parameter value Function of 3 push buttons are different in different page, details please see below: Figure 3-4 Inner layout Data browsing page: Key2---Page up Key3---Page down...
Maximum PV array voltage is 1000V, so rating of DC breaker in combiner box should not be lower than 1000V, ATESS combiner box uses 2 pole breaker , the breaker can withstand 1500V Electric drill, wrench, cross screw driver, socket, expansion bolt, fixing angle steel.
1. Installing hole on PV module bracket should be in accordance with dimension shown in below figure PV-CB series combiner box has IP65 protection level, suitable for outdoor application, please follow below requirement when choosing installing environment: ● Keep enough space according to combiner box dimension.
4.4 Electrical installation 4.4.3 Preparation before cable connection Step1, Open front cover All combiner boxes are equipped with a specific key, to open front cover, insert key as below 4.4.1 Overview figure and turn anti-clockwise; to close, turn clockwise. PV-CB16M can connect maximum 16 strings, if actual string quantity is less than 16, redundant cable glands should be sealed with water proof cap.
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4.4.4 Input cable connection Step5, connect rest of cables to terminals in the same way. Then combine all cables and tie to fixing bar with cable tie. There's high voltage potential on PV string that might cause fatal electric shock or serious injury, please follow below instruction when connecting PV input cables: ●...
Use wire nipper to put fuse into fuse holder, close fuse holder firmly to avoid insufficient contact. Fuse model SLPV-30 with 30A/1000V rating is recommended,user can purchase locally or from ATESS. Wiring precautions: 1.First remove the PG head of the M32, pass the stripped 120mm² cable through the PG head, and then press the terminal on the cable with a tool.
After finishing installation or maintenance, front cover must be locked firmly, water cap of lock should be covered securely to avoid component damage caused by water. ATESS is not responsible for such damage without following instruction. 5.2 Replace fuse Blown fuse is not recoverable, it should be replaced by qualified operator in time.
Technical specification, warranty, disclaimer and contact details of ATESS are included in this chapter. Warranty claim documents User should provide receipt, purchasing date to ATESS for warranty claim, also the brand label should be clear, else claim might be rejected. 6.1 Technical specification Terms and conditions ●...
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