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- Page 1 PV Grid-tied Residential Inverters INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL 97-600100-01-A02...
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Page 2: Preface
Preface PV Powered PV Powered designs, manufactures, and markets the solar power industry’s most reliable photovoltaic solar inverter solutions. We’ve assembled a highly experienced solar power electronics design team. Our vision is to spur the widespread adoption and success of solar... -
Page 3: Safety Information And Conventions
Failure to heed this Caution may result in injury to personnel and damage to equipment. Revisions For applicability of technical information with your specific product, contact PV Powered Customer Service and Technical Support at support@pvpowered.com. Certifications UL 1741 IEEE 1547 FCC Class A &... -
Page 4: Acronyms And Abbreviations
Grid-tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual Acronyms and Abbreviations Alternating Current ANSI American National Standards Institute American Wire Gage California Energy Commission Controlled Processing Unit Direct Current Equipment Grounding Conductor Federal Communications Commission (US) Grounding Electrode Conductor Ground Fault Interrupt... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface ..........................i Safety Information and Conventions .................. ii Acronyms and Abbreviations .................... iii 1. Introduction and Safety ....................1 1.1 Introduction ......................1 1.2 General Safety ......................1 1.3 FCC Compliance ....................2 2. Planning ...........................3 2.1 Selecting a Location for the Inverter ..............3 2.2 Guidelines for Mounting the Inverter ..............3 3. - Page 6 List of Figures and Tables Figure 2-1 View of the Inverter’s Interior Components .............4 Figure 3-1 Small Mounting Bracket ...................5 Figure 3-2 Large Mounting Bracket ...................6 Figure 3-3 Inside Screw - Below the Power Board ............6 Figure 3-4 Inverter and PV System Disconnectwith Mounting Bracket in Place ....7 Table 3-1 Required Branch Circuit Protection..............8 Table 3-2 Inverter Voltage Frequency Limits ..............8 Figure 3-5 Communications, AC and DC Ports ..............9...
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Page 7: Introduction And Safety
Read all safety warnings before installing or operating the inverter. NOTE: A locking tab has been designed into the PV Powered Grid-tied Inverter. Locking the inverter is the sole responsibility of the end user. Secure the lid to prevent unauthorized access or damage to the inverter. -
Page 8: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance The PV Powered Grid-Tied Inverters have been tested and found to pass FCC Class B radio interference standards with proper installation of the inverter. This is not a guarantee that there will be no interference at every installation. If you notice interference at your installation, try the following potential solutions: •... -
Page 9: Operations
Appendix A. After five minutes the inverter starts to produce power if all necessary operating conditions are met. NOTE: PV Powered recommends that a lock be attached to prevent unauthorized access or damage to the inverter. Inverter Front Panel Status Indicators... - Page 10 The inverter’s internal operational parameters to ensure safe operating conditions exist within the operating environment. The inverter has two LED indicator lights visible through the upper left corner of the lid. These lights indicate the inverter’s status. Green LED is illuminated when: •...
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Page 11: Figure 4-1 Normal Startup Screens
Grid-tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual Normal Display Cycle The display changes every two seconds to show a different set of information as shown in Figures 4-1 and 4-2. Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3 Figure 4-1 Normal Startup Screens... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
When the green light illuminates, the inverter tries to convert power from the PV array. Red and Green LED Lights On If both LED lights are solid at the same time, contact PV Powered Technical Support for assistance. Ground Fault Error WARNING Replace the GFI fuse with the same type and rating of fuse. -
Page 13: Displayed Fault Codes
conductor from array 1 is connected with wires in array 2. An example is if inverter A has the positive conductor from array 1 and the negative conductor from array 2 con- nected. If the fuse is blown or open, then a ground fault condition exists. •... -
Page 14: Figure 5-3 Ac Voltage High/Dc Voltage Low Fault
Grid-tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual NOTE: In this case the fault refers to the last fault detected. If the inverter is in a faulted state, the red LED blinks and the VFD scrolls through the screens shown in the faulted example above. The text of the fault describes the specific fault condition that the inverter experienced. -
Page 15: Fault Codes
1000 0080, 1000 0020, 1000 0010, 1000 0002, 1000 0001, 0200 0000, 0004 0000, and 0001 0000. If the following fault codes occur, please contact PV Powered Technical Support for service: 8000 0000, 4000 0000, 1000 0800, 0400 0000, 0100 0000, 0040 0000, 0020 0000,... -
Page 16: Appendix A - Specifications
Appendix A - Specifications The specifications detailed below are expected operational parameters, and should be used in designing your PV system in accordance with the NEC. Specifications PVP1100 PVP2000 PVP2500 PVP2800 Maximum DC Input Voltage (VOC) 500VDC 115VDC- 115VDC- 140VDC- 180VDC- DC Voltage Operating Range (V) 450VDC... -
Page 17: Table A-1 (Continued) Pvp3000 Through Pvp5200 Specifications
Specifications PVP3000 PVP3500 PVP4600 PVP4800 PVP5200 Maximum DC Input Voltage 500VDC (VOC) 170VDC- 200VDC- 205VDC- 200VDC- 240VDC- DC Voltage Operating Range (V) 450VDC 450VDC 450VDC 450VDC 450VDC 170VDC- 200VDC- 205VDC- 200VDC- 240VDC- DC MPPT Range (V) 380VDC 380VDC 380VDC 380VDC 380VDC DC Imp Maximum Current (A) DC Isc Maximum Current (A) -
Page 18: Table A-2 Abnormal Specifications
Grid-tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual Abnormal Specifications The specifications listed below are classified as abnormal and are not representative of normal operation. Abnormal Specifications PVP1100 PVP2000 PVP2500 PVP2800 Momentary current transient 100 A-pk / 142 A-pk / 166 A-pk /... -
Page 19: Figure B-1 Side And Front Views Of Pvp1100W, Pvp2000W, Pvp2500W Pvp2800W, Pvp3000W, And Pvp3500W Inverter Cabinet
LED STATUS INDICATORS 15 5/8" 1" 7 1/4" VFD DISPLAY 30 3/8" 3" 1/2", 3/4" K.O. 10" 1 1/8" 1" 3/4", 1" K.O. FRONT VIEW LEFT VIEW Figure B-1 Side and Front Views of PVP1100W, PVP2000W, PVP2500W, PVP2800W, PVP3000W, and PVP3500W Inverter Cabinet... -
Page 20: Appendix B - Dimensions
Appendix B - Dimensions Schematics for PVP1100W, PVP2000W, PVP2500W, PVP2800W, PVP3000W, and PVP3500W Inverter Cabinet 10" 7" 3 3/4" 7 1/2" 11 1 1 5/8" 1 7/8" 1" 3 5/8" 1" BACK VIEW 1/2" K 1/2", 3/ DRAIN 1" 7/8" 3"... -
Page 21: Schematics For Pvp4600W, Pvp4800W, And Pvp5200W Inverter Cabinet
Schematics for PVP4600W, PVP4800W, and PVP5200W Inverter Cabinet 18 1/8" LED STATUS INDICATORS 1" 7 5/8" VFD DISPLAY 35" 3" 1/2", 3/4" K.O. 9" 1 1/8" FRONT VIEW 1 1/8" 3/4",1" K.O. LEFT VIEW Figure B-3 Side and Front Views of the PVP4600W, PVP4800W, and PVP5200W Inverter Cabinet... -
Page 22: Figure B-4 Back And Bottom Views Of The Pvp4600W, Pvp4800W And Pvp5200W Inverter Cabinet
Grid-tied Residential Inverters Installation and Operation Manual 16" 4 1/4" 4 1/4" 5 1/4" 5" 10" 15" 1 5/8" 1" 1 7/8" 3 5/8" BACK VIEW 16" 1/2" K.O. 1/2",3/4" K.O DRAINAGE P 1" 7/8" 3" Figure B-4 Back and Bottom Views of the PVP4600W, PVP4800W,... -
Page 23: Limited Warranty
PV Powered selected, non-expedited, surface freight carrier within the United States and Canada. What is Not Covered PV Powered does not warrant its products from any and all defects or damage caused by: • Normal wear and tear. - Page 24 • Material or workmanship not provided by PV Powered or its authorized service centers. This warranty also does not cover costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of your electrical systems. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability EXCEPT FOR THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY, PV POWERED EXPRESSLY...
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Page 25: Return Procedure
The reason for the return 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. PV Powered is not responsible for damage to the product due to improper packaging. -
Page 26: Index
Index abbreviations iii fault codes 18, 19, 21, 23 multiple 22 grounding 10 faults wiring 12 nuisance 9, 12 acronyms iii FCC compliance 2 anchoring 5 fuse 11, 12 removing 15 bracket 3, 5, 6, 7 GEC 10 GFI 11 calculating VOC 14 access to 9 caution... - Page 27 5, 6 inverter 3 screws 3 NEMA 3 port drainage 9 GFI access 9 power distribution board 12 PV Powered how to contact i safety 1 conventions ii schematics 27 screens 19, 21 specifications 25 abnormal 26 diagrams 28–30...
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