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- Page 1 Grid Tied Residential Inverter Installation and Operations Manual Models 1100, 2000, 2800, and 3000 Contact Information PV Powered, Inc. 150 Scalehouse Loop #101 Bend, OR 97702 Phone: 541-312-3832 Fax: 541-383-2348 Toll Free: 877-312-3832 Email: support@pvpowered.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............4 INTRODUCTION ..................5 INSTALLATION ..................5 Selecting a Location for the Inverter ............ 5 Mounting the Inverter ................ 5 Mounting the Inverter ..............6 ... - Page 3 RETURN PROCEDURE ................28 Information about Your System ............28 V97-600002 Page 3 of 31...
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
NOTE: A locking tab has been designed into the PV Powered Grid Tied Residential Inverter line. It is the sole responsibility of the end user to provide a locking mechanism that utilizes the tab, and secures the cover on the inverter. -
Page 5: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION The PV Powered Grid Tied Residential Inverter is a utility interactive inverter for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The inverter is tied to an electrical source provided by the local utility company as well as to the PV system. The inverter contains everything needed to convert the DC voltage generated by the PV arrays into the AC voltage required to power a house. -
Page 6: Mounting The Inverter
2.2.1 Mounting the Inverter 1. Locate the wall studs in the desired location and align the mounting bracket over the studs. Mark the mounting holes. Ensure that locations A and B (see Figure 1) are aligned over the wall studs. 2. -
Page 7: Electrical Connections
(See Table 2.1). Maximum branch-circuit over-current protection calculated in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70. Inverter model Circuit breaker required PVP 1100 1 pole 15 A PVP 2000 2 pole 15 A PVP 2800 2 pole 20 A... -
Page 8: Inverter Voltage And Frequency Limits
2.3.1 Inverter Voltage and Frequency Limits The inverter is factory-calibrated to the voltage and frequency limits specified in Table 2.2. This adjustable range can be set by PV Powered field technicians. Condition Factory setting Adjustable Maximum (VAC) or (Hz) Range (VAC) -
Page 9: Separation Of Circuits
IMPORTANT: When mounting the inverter outside, use rain-tight or wet- location conduit hubs that comply with the requirements in the Standard for Fittings for Conduit and Outlet Boxes, UL 514B. Terminal connections for the inverter are located inside the inverter on the circuit board at the bottom of the cabinet. -
Page 10: Grounding
Copper Aluminum Copper clad Table 2.3 Grounding Electrode Sizing Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the PV Powered single-point grounding. The front cover is grounded through the cover mounting screws. Control pcb Power Distribution PCB GF Detect Circuit... -
Page 11: Gfi Circuit
2.3.4 GFI Circuit The purpose of the Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit is to detect a ground fault (unintended current flow from the PV arrays to earth ground). • For the GFI circuit to function as designed, the PV array safety ground must be connected only at the ground terminals provided. -
Page 12: Connecting The Inverter To The Electrical Grid
2.3.5 Connecting the Inverter to the Electrical Grid Two circuit boards are located inside the Inverter: • The Control Board (at the top of the inverter). • The Power Distribution Board (at the bottom of the inverter) with the following terminals: •... - Page 13 Line 2 Line 1 AC Ground Figure 6: AC Wiring for the Line 1, Line 2, and Ground Wires WARNING: Before proceeding with the DC wiring, completely cover the surface of all PV panels with dark material to avoid the production of electrical current.
- Page 14 Inverter Maximum inverter Absolute maximum Model start voltage input voltage PVP1100 450VDC 500VDC PVP2000 450VDC 500VDC PVP2800 450VDC 500VDC PVP3000 450VDC 500VDC Table 2.4: PV Open Circuit Voltages 2.3.5.1 Open Circuit Calculations The PV array open circuit voltage should be at or below 500 VDC under all circumstances.
- Page 15 WARNING: Do not connect or disconnect the jumper while the inverter is supplied with DC or AC power. 7. Remove the 1 A fuse and select the negative or positive grounding jumper included with the inverter (see Figure 7). Negative ground Positive ground jumper has a jumper has a red...
- Page 16 If (after 10 minutes) the voltage is still not in the range of -25V to 25V, check for a ground fault or other incorrect wiring. • If the problem continues to persist, contact PV Powered Technical Support. V97-600002 Page 16 of 31...
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Page 17: Operation
Table 2-4. 4. Turn the DC disconnect ON. Note: PV Powered recommends that a padlock be attached to prevent unauthorized access or damage to the inverter. 5. After five minutes, the inverter will start to produce power if all necessary operating conditions are met. -
Page 18: Vacuum Fluorescent Display (Vfd)
3. The inverter’s internal operational parameters, to ensure safe operating conditions exist within the operating environment. If all three conditions are met, the inverter displays the GREEN LED. If any one of the operating conditions are not met, there is a fault condition. The inverter will then flash the RED LED. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
3.2.2.1 Normal Display Cycle The display will change screens every two seconds to show a different set of information. Normal startup: 2000 Watt PV Start in 269 sec 0 Watts 3212 kWh 240 VAC 297 VDC Running: 2000 Watt PV Grid Tied Inv 1245 Watts 3212 kWh... -
Page 20: Displayed Fault Codes
4.2 Displayed Fault Codes The vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) provides the following codes when a fault has occurred: Faulted: Fault 1000 0400 AC Voltage High 0 Watts 1400 kWh 267 VAC 300 VDC Starting up from a faulted state: 2000 Watt PV Start in 269 sec Fault 1000 0400 AC Voltage High... -
Page 21: Fault Code List
Fault 1200 0040 Power Low The above example shows a Power Low fault. After the fault occurrence, the inverter had a DC Voltage High fault. In this case, the display added the fault codes 0200 0000 plus 1000 0040 to become 1200 0040. If the faults have the same first digit –... - Page 22 The inverter encountered a problem in the CPU. This fault requires an AC power cycle to reset. If this fault happens again contact PV Powered for 0100 0000 CPU Fault service. Safety protection; the inverter tried to produce too 0040 0000 Over Current much current.
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Page 23: Specifications
Synchronization in rush current <2.0A Power Factor 0.99 - 1.0 at >50% Power AC Maximum Continuous 9.5V 9.5A Current (A) Recommended Breaker Size Output Overcurrent Protection Continuous Output Power 1100 1100 2000 2000 2800 3000 (Watts) Maximum Continuous Output 1100 1100 2000 2000 2800 ... -
Page 24: Abnormal Specifications
5.2 Abnormal Specifications The specifications listed below are classified as abnormal and are not representative of normal operation. PVP1100- PVP1100- PVP2000- PVP2000- PVP2800- PVP3000- Abnormal Specifications 120 EV 120 SV 240 EV 240 SV Momentary current transient 50 A-pk 166 A-pk / obtained during abnormal 100 A-pk / 0.54 mS 142 A-pk / 0.663 mS... -
Page 25: Limited Warranty
PV Powered determines that the defect is covered by the limited warranty set forth above. PV Powered reserves the right to inspect the defective component(s) and determine if the defect is due to material or manufacturing flaws. -
Page 26: Disclaimer And Limitation Of Liability
CAUSE OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EVEN IF PV POWERED HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE ORIGINAL PRICE FOR THE INVERTER AND DATA MONITORING MODULE AND PV POWERED’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE... -
Page 27: Miscellaneous Provisions
RENDERED PURSUANT TO SUCH ARBITRATION SHALL BE BINDING ON THE PARTIES. THE LOCATION FOR ANY ARBITRATION HEARINGS SHALL BE BEND, OREGON. THE PRICE FOR THE INVERTER OR PVM1010 DEVICE AND PV POWERED’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION. -
Page 28: Return Procedure
2. The reason for the return 3. A copy of your dated proof of purchase When you return the product to PV Powered, PV Powered advises that you use the original packaging or its equivalent, and that you fully insure the shipped product. - Page 29 V97-600002 Page 29 of 31...
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