PV Powered StarInverter PVP1100 Installation And Operation Manual
Utility interactive inverter for photovoltaic (pv) systems
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- Page 1 PVP1100, PVP1800, PVP2800 Installation and Operation Manual PV Powered Delivering Tomorrow’s Solar Technology . . . Today PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
StarInverter PVP1100, PVP1800 and PVP2800 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 INSTALLATION 2.1 S ELECTING A OCATION FOR THE NVERTER 2.2 M OUNTING THE NVERTER 2.2. TEPS TO OUNT THE NVERTER 2.2. TTACHING THE OPTIONAL AC DC DISCONNECT 2.3 E... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for the StarInverter model numbers PVP1100, PVP1800 and PVP2800 that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the StarInverter. CAUTION: ♦... -
Page 4: Introduction
1.0 INTRODUCTION The PV Powered StarInverter is a utility interactive inverter for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The StarInverter is tied to an electrical source provided by the local utility company (i.e. on-grid), as well as to the photovoltaic system. The StarInverter contains everything needed to convert the DC voltage generated by the solar arrays into the AC voltage required to power a house. - Page 5 PVP1100 Option 1 Use the optional PV Powered AC DC Disconnect. Option 2 Use the optional PV Powered AC DC Disconnect with a utility grade meter. Option 3 Use a second party AC and DC Disconnect. Utility Grid Connection Option #1...
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Page 6: Installation
If the StarInverter is to be installed in an enclosed cabinet or closet, external ventilation must be provided to allow for sufficient heat dissipation. ♦ At all times, air circulation around the inverter box must be sufficient. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704... -
Page 7: Mounting The Stari
To reduce the risk of fire, connect the PVP1800 or PVP2800 only to a circuit with 20 amps maximum branch-circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70. The PVP1100 must be connected to a circuit with 15 amps maximum branch-circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electrical Codde (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70. - Page 8 8. Screw in the bottom screws of the bottom bracket to anchor the bracket to the wall. Refer to Figure 6. Figure 6: Mounted StarInverter with Mounting Brackets in place. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704...
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Page 9: B Attaching The Optional Ac Dc Disconnect
If installing the PVP1100 with the optional AC DC Disconnect Box, see step 2.2.b. If installing the PVP1100 without the AC DC Disconnect Box or if installing the PVP1800 or PVP2800, please proceed to section 2.3 Electrical Connection. PLEASE NOTE: Leave the inverter cover off to allow for electrical connection in section 2.3. -
Page 10: Electrical Connection
National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70. Use 10 AWG, minimum 90° (194°F), copper wire for all PVP1800 and PVP2800 connections. Use 14 AWG, minimum 90° (194°F), copper wire for all PVP1100 connections. Voltage drop as well as other considerations may dictate that larger wire sizes be used. -
Page 11: A Grounding
The PV ground is bolted to the cabinet with a ¼-20 bolt. (Refer to Figure 12.) ♦ Figure 11 includes schematic representations of the PVP1100, PVP1800, and PVP2800 single point grounding. The front cover is grounded through the two cover mounting screws. -
Page 12: B C Onnecting The
AMP fuses for models PVP1800 and PVP2800 and with one 15 AMP fuse for model PVP1100. (See warning above). Overcurrent protection is also provided with the optional AC DC Disconnect Box available with the PVP1100 and with the included DC/GFI circuit breakers on the PVP1800 and PVP2800. Additional overcurrent protection for the inverter’s AC output is provided by circuit breakers at the breaker panel. - Page 13 5. Connect the LINE wire to the terminal marked ‘line’ inside the StarInverter. 6. Ensure all connections are wired correctly and properly torqued. Tighten the terminal block screws to 0.5 Nm. Figure 13: AC wiring for the line, line 2/neutral and ground wires. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704...
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Page 14: C Connecting Dc Wires /Pv P
2. Keep track of the array positive and negative leads and mark them clearly. 3. Route the PV array leads through the far right opening in the StarInverter. 4. Connect each series positive DC lead to the positive terminals of the power distribution board. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704... - Page 15 7. Confirm that the DC disconnect is turned off and remove the material from the array. With a voltmeter, check the PV array positive leads and confirm that the voltage is positive when referenced to the negative leads. The reading should match your series Voc total. Figure 15: DC Wiring PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704...
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Page 16: D C Onnecting
2.3.d Connecting Through the Optional AC DC Disconnect Box (PVP1100 Model Only) Refer to Figure 16 for a diagram of the AC and DC wiring when using the optional PV Powered AC DC Disconnect Box. Ensure all connections are wired correctly and properly torqued. -
Page 17: E Connecting Communications
Receive Data (Rx) Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Transmit Data (Tx) Signal Ground (SG) Figure 19: Hardwiring the serial connection 2. Replace the front cover of the StarInverter and tighten the two or four screws located on the cover. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704... -
Page 18: Operation
7. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ATTACH A PADLOCK AT THIS TIME TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER. 8. After 5 minutes, the StarInverter will start to produce power into the AC grid if all necessary operating conditions are met. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704... -
Page 19: Led Indicatorl
PVP1100’s operating environment. If all 3 conditions are met the inverter will illuminate the “OK” (Green) LED. If any one of the operating conditions is not met there is a fault and the PVP1100 will illuminate the “FAULT” (Red) LED. - Page 20 • • • • • • • PVP1100 Utility Interactive Photovoltaic Inverter Listed 20RP PV Powered LLC patent pending www.pvpowered.com Figure 20: LED Indicator Lights 3.2.b LED Indicator Lights/Vacuum Fluorescent Display (Models PVP1800 and PVP2800) LED INDICATOR LIGHTS The StarInverter PVP1800 and PVP2800 displays 2 LED indicator lights visible through the upper left corner of the front panel.
- Page 21 Total Output as kW-hr • Greenhouse gases saved in lbs If a fault has occurred, the display will also provide a fault code that corresponds to a set of defined faults. Please refer to Section 4.0 Troubleshooting. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704...
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Page 22: Pvp Command Center
3.3 PVP Command Center PV Powered has designed a revolutionary software program, the PVP Command Center. The Command Center will track the status and efficiency of energy generated by the PV panels and process real-time data generated by the StarInverter. - Page 23 4) Click on Apply. Figure 21: Communication Setup Figure 22: Communication Setup Dialog screen in Local mode. Dialog screen in Server mode. Figure 24: PVP Command Center Main Screen Figure 23: Communication Setup Dialog screen in Client mode. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704...
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Page 24: A Data Logging With The
Logging Off/On to bring up the “Save Inverter Data As . . . “ window. 2) Name data logging file and save in desired location. 3) Open the data logging file to display the specific inverter information outlined above. Figure 25: Data Logging PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
As indicated above, there are three 16-bit codes assigned to describe faults, one of which will always remain zero. More than one fault can be represented at a time. This will be indicated by a fault with a code equal to the sum of the individual faults. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704... - Page 26 The 4 in the first code indicates a heatsink over temperature fault. WARNING: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the operating instructions unless you are qualified. PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704...
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Page 27: Specifications
Conformal Coating per UL Conformal Coating per UL Standards Standards Standards Listings UL 1741, IEEE 519, IEEE UL 1741, IEEE 519, IEEE UL 1741, IEEE 519, IEEE 929, NEC 690 929, NEC 690 929, NEC 690 PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704... -
Page 28: Limited Warranty
PV Powered will, at its option, repair or replace the defective component(s) free of charge, provided that you notify PV Powered of the defect during the warranty period and have a dated proof of purchase. PV Powered reserves the right to inspect the faulty component(s) and determine if the defect is due to material or manufacturing flaws. -
Page 29: Return Procedure
Return Procedure Before returning the product directly to PV Powered, you must first obtain a Return Authorization Number from PV Powered. The product must also be shipped prepaid. When you contact a PV Powered representative, please have the following information ready: 1. -
Page 30: Information About Your System
3. A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours. 4. A brief description of the problem. Ship the product prepaid to the address provided by your PV Powered representative. Information About Your System Note the following information for your records and retain your dated proof of purchase:... - Page 31 PV Powered LLC 11-18-28-704...
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