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5 - Installation

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nstalling the ground cable(s)

Connect the ground cables of the DC side to the equipment grounding 

conductor terminal (EGC) 

16

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EGC connection point accept a ring cable lug, suitable for a M6 size 

threaded insert (torque to 11Nm/8ft-lb)

  

Attach the AC side ground cable to the protective earth (PE) connection 

point 

37

. 

T

he protective earth (PE) connection point accept a ring cable lug, suitable 

for a M6 size threaded insert (torque to 11Nm/8ft-lb). 

   

Summary of Contents for PVS-60-TL-R-US

Page 1: ...ABB solar inverters Product manual PVS 60 TL US ...

Page 2: ...d the warranty All pictures and illustrations shown in this user manual are indicatives and must be intended as support for installation instruction only Actual product may vary due to product enhancement Specifications subject to change without notice The latest version of this document is availa ble on the ABB website FCC REMARKS The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...

Page 3: ...are included solely for the concept or product description and are not to be deemed as a statement of guaranteed properties All persons responsible for applying the equipment addressed in this manual must satisfy themselves that each intended application is suitable and acceptable including that any applicable safety or other operational require ments are complied with In particular any risks in a...

Page 4: ...cident prevention 2 Introduction and general information 3 Characteristics 4 Lifting and transport 5 Installation 6 Instruments 7 Operation 8 Maintenance 9 Attachments PVS 60 TL US Product manual EN Rev A M000047AG EFFECTIVE 29 07 2019 Copyright 2019 ABB All Rights Reserved ...

Page 5: ...es 16 Application area general conditions 17 Intended or allowed use 17 Limits in field of use 17 Improper or prohibited use 17 Characteristics 18 General conditions 18 Models and range of equipment 19 Identification of the equipment and manufacturer 20 Component reference designators 22 Inverter external view 23 Inverter internal view 25 Communication board 26 Principal inverter components 27 Cha...

Page 6: ...port and handling 48 Lifting 48 Unpacking and checking 48 Storage 49 Weight of the modules of the equipment 49 Types of lifting 49 List of components supplied 50 Installation 51 Installation warnings 51 Installation planning 52 Sizing the ground cable s 52 Choice of grid output connection type AC side 53 Sizing the AC cable 53 AC overcurrent protection 54 sizing the configurable relay ALARM and AU...

Page 7: ...ion configuration 80 Ethernet connection 81 Serial Communication connection Slave RS485 1 RS485 2 83 Serial Communication connection Slave Master RS485 MAIN 86 Remote control connection 87 Configurable Relay connection ALARM and AUX 87 Front cover closure 88 Instruments 89 General conditions 89 Overview of front panel LED functions 90 Arc fault reset button 91 User interface 92 Measurement toleran...

Page 8: ...of the Inverter 151 Power limitation messages 160 Procedure for dismantling the Inverter 162 Registration on Registration website and calculation of security token Admin Plus 163 Replacing DC string fuses 166 Replacing cooling section 168 Replacement of the buffer battery 169 Storage and dismantling 170 Storage of an uninstalled inverter for long periods 170 Storage of an installed inverter for lo...

Page 9: ... product and they do not replace the safety regulations in force in the country of installation The operators must read and comply with the technical information and instruction provided in the manual and in the attached documentation ABB accepts no liability for failure to comply with the instructions for correct installation and cannot be held responsible for the upstream or downstream equipment...

Page 10: ...high voltage which if not avoided could result in death or se rious injury The inverter has high voltages and energy levels Hot parts Indicates a potentially hazardous situation in particular a hot surface which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Some surfaces in the inverter will become hot during operation and must not be touched until the parts have cooled down Risk of injur...

Page 11: ... a Lockout Tagout procedure to ensure it cannot accidentally become live Verifytheabsenceofoperatingvoltage Thismustbebymeansofapropertestinstrument Complete the permit to work and Walk the Permit Now we have verified a safe working area it is time to validate the Permit to Work and Walk the Permit Refer to Inverter total de energization and safe access chapter on this manual to know all detailed ...

Page 12: ...ctrical power system The internal DC disconnect switches if present do not completely isolate the DC input cables or terminals from the DC voltage supplied by the photovoltaic generator Refer to Inverter total de energization and safe access chapter on this manual for further details Do not work on the communication and control signal cables when power is applied to the inverter or to the external...

Page 13: ...ble130 7 C 15 b Label requirements are determined by site specific arc flash studies and depend on the inverter model types and exact locations of external di sconnects upstream and downstream of the inverter by voltages and power levels at any given installation NFPA70EArticle 130 3 states that the analysis must be reviewed at least every 5 years or whenever a major modification occurs This means...

Page 14: ...erature transformers coils etc can cause burns Use suitable PPE Wait for the parts to cool down before opening the inverter Do not restrict cooling openings or heatsinks Inadequate cleaning compromises cooling and does not allow the safety labels to be read Clean the equipment labels and work environment Stored energy in components can generate hazardous discharges Ensure components have discharge...

Page 15: ...not expressly agreed with the manufacturer concerning either hardware or software shall result in the immediate cancellation of the warranty The customer is fully responsible for any changes made to the system Given the countless array of system configurations and installation envi ronments possible it is essential to check the following adequate spa ces suitable for housing the equipment airborne...

Page 16: ... This document contains only the information considered necessary for the use and routine maintenance of the equipment Operator and maintenance personnel skills prerequisites Personnel in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be trained for the described tasks and must reliably demonstrate their capacity to correctly interpret what is described in the manual For safety reasons the ins...

Page 17: ...to the electricity grid only in countries for which it has been certified approved The inverter cannot be connected to the DC side in parallel to other inverters The inverter may only be used in compliance with all its technical characteristics Improper or prohibited use IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO Install the equipment in environments subject to particular conditions of flammability or in adverse...

Page 18: ...verall dimensions and equipment identification The customer Installer takes full responsibility if when reading this manual the chronological order of its presentation provided is not observed All information is provided considering occasional inclusion of information in previous chapters In certain cases there may be a need to separately document softwa re functionality or attach supplementary do...

Page 19: ...onduit PVS 60 TL R US DC terminal block for use with extenal combiner DC disconnect switch Conduit entry DC and AC surge protection type II 1 input channel MPPT Output con duit equipped with rapid shut down board for external panel level devices hence forth referred to as RSD board PVS 60 TL S R US Input connection on the touch safe fuse holder 5 pairs for each MPPT Positive and negative string fu...

Page 20: ...eset 50 0 64 0 Hz 6000 45 0 W C amb 480 277 V 3Ø 54000 W 6000 VA 0 384 571 V 0 995 UL 1741 CSA C22 2 No 107 1 Country of Origin Italy LABEL MATERIAL Refer to XLP 00088 1 for details LABEL CONTENT Fixed as shown in the picture SIZE 165 mm height x 95 mm width cosφ Adjustability Range Max Output Current for each phase 0 1 77 A rms Max Output Overcurrent Protection 100 A This device complies with Par...

Page 21: ...entification label on it Inverter model Inverter Part Number inverter Serial Number YY Year of manufacture WW Week of manufacture SSSSSS sequential number Week Year of manufacture MODEL NAME P N PPPPPPPPPPP WO XXXXXXX SO SXXXXXXXX Q1 SN YYWWSSSSSS WK WWYY SN WLAN SSSSSSSSSS PN WLAN V2P VKA 53 1 Mac Address AA BB CC DD EE FF PK 0000 0000 0000 0000 SN WLAN SSSSSSSSSS SN Wiring Box ZZZZZZZZZZ Remove ...

Page 22: ... brakets attachment point 36 AC overvoltage surge arresters 57 RS485 2 RJ45 connector 12 Ethernet cable gland 37 Protective earth connection point 58 RS485 2 120ohm termination switch 13 Service cable gland PG21 38 AC output screw terminal block 59 RS485 2 communication card housing 14 Handle 39 DC input screw terminal block 60 RS485 Main terminal block J5 15 DC disconnector switch 40 AC filter bo...

Page 23: ...or 17 DC opening for Trade 2 Size conduit 05 LED panel 18 AC opening for Trade 2 Size conduit 08 Keylock 19 Input quick fit connector CH1 09 Lifting ring 20 Input quick fit connector CH2 10 Wi Fi antenna connector 21 Input quick fit connector CH3 11 Locking brakets attachment point 22 Anti condensation valve 12 Ethernet cable gland 23 Cooling section 13 Service cable gland PG21 24 Lower support 01...

Page 24: ... TL SC R US 16 10 15 09 14 12 13 46 11 11 24 18 22 17 23 18 22 19 20 21 PVS 60 TL R US OFF ON OUTPUT AC INPUT DC OUTPUT AC INPUT DC OUTPUT AC INPUT DC INPUT DC 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2B 2C 2D 3A 3B 3C 3D PVS 60 INPUT DC 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 16 11 09 14 11 24 17 10 15 09 14 12 13 11 24 PVS 50 60 TL PVS 50 60 TL S PVS 50 60 TL SX PVS 50 60 TL SX2 PVS 60 TL SX CN 04 05 08 07 06 05 18 ...

Page 25: ...3 Fuse holder CH2 31 RSD board for R version 38 AC output screw terminal block 44 Fuse holder CH3 32 DC overvoltage surge arresters 39 DC input screw terminal block 45 Plastic protection 34 Negative side string fuses 41 Parallel MPPT connection points N A B C N A B C PVS 60 TL R US PVS 60 TL S R US PVS 60 TL SC R US 30 31 32 15 33 37 38 39 30 31 32 15 42 44 43 33 37 38 41 30 31 32 15 33 37 38 41 3...

Page 26: ...only R version 53 RS485 1 RS485 2lines R1ON OFF and 5V terminal block 58 RS485 2 120ohm termination switch 64 Inverter data mem card housing 59 RS485 2 comm card housing 65 Ethernet connector 54 RS485 1 120ohm termination switch 60 RS485 Main terminal block J5 J1 J8 X5 J9 J10 J11 J12 J16 51 50 60 52 53 54 55 58 59 61 62 63 64 56 57 65 A5 J14 J13 S6 J20 J17 J21 J7 J2 S5 J5 J24 K5 S9 S8 T5 J27 J6 J1...

Page 27: ... the inverter have the following features Voltage Rating Type 1000Vdc 15 A Max Rating 20A gPV DC overvoltage surge arresters 32 class 2 PVS 60 TL R US all versions The DC overvoltage surge arresters installed on these inverter models are Brand PTG Model PV600 40M2 M 5 elements These components are not replaceable AC overvoltage surge arresters 36 class 2 PVS 60 TL R US all versions TheAC overvolta...

Page 28: ...oltaic array isolation control according to US standard Residual current monitoring device Yes according to IEC 62109 2 DC switch rating for each MPPT version with DC switch 75A 1000V for each MPPT 180A in case of parallel MPPT Fuse rating version with fuses 15A 1000 V Arc fault protection Yes S and SC version Output AC Connection to the grid Three phase 3W PE or 4W PE grounding WYE system only Ra...

Page 29: ...nsation Typical noise emission pressure 75 dB A 1 m Maximum operating altitude without derating 4000 m 13123 ft with derating above 2000 m 6561 ft Physical Environmental Protection Rating NEMA 4X NEMA 3R for fan tray Cooling System Forced air Dimensions H x W x D 750x1100x261 5 mm 29 5 x43 3 x10 27 Weight 71 kg 156 52 lbs SC version Assembly System Wall Mounting bracket vertical o horizontal Safet...

Page 30: ...Signal terminal block 26 15AWG 0 25 N m 0 18 ft lb Service cable gland PG21 size 13 7 5 N m 5 53 ft lb Service cable gland PG16 size 46 standard model 5 0 N m 3 7 ft lb Ethernet cable gland PG21 size 12 7 5 N m 5 53 ft lb Cable gland clamping range and conduit openings diameter Component mm Inch DC opening for Trade 2 Size conduit 17 standard and S models 61mm 2 4 Service cable gland PG21 size 13 ...

Page 31: ...imensions not including the mounting bracket 01 are ex pressed in millimetres and inches OUTPUT AC INPUT DC PVS 60 OFF ON 410mm 16 1 685mm 27 1160mm 45 6 30mm 1 2 680mm 26 8 750mm 29 5 702mm 27 6 5mm 0 2 285 5mm 11 2 268 5mm 10 5 285 5mm 11 2 268 5mm 10 5 30mm 1 2 ...

Page 32: ...7 7mm 0 27 61 2 4 566mm 22 3 270mm 10 6 270mm 10 6 270mm 10 6 7mm 0 27 7mm 0 27 61 2 4 40mm 1 6 40mm 1 6 270mm 10 6 270mm 10 6 270mm 10 6 270mm 10 6 Mounting bracket The dimensions of the wall mounting bracket 01 are expressed in milli metres and inches The diameter of holes in the bracket are 9mm 0 35 ...

Page 33: ... curves Graphs of the inverter efficiency for various input voltages are below 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 0 10 20 30 50 70 100 Efficiency 570Vdc 720Vdc 800Vdc 80 90 60 40 rated Output Power Efficiency curves The efficiency curves are approximate ...

Page 34: ...t Var grid support functionality Volt Watt grid support functionality Power derating due to environmental conditions The power reduction value and the inverter temperature at which it oc curs depend on the ambient temperature and on many operating para meters Example input voltage grid voltage and power available from the photovoltaic field The inverter can therefore reduce the power during certai...

Page 35: ... Powered 65 70 Output power Vs Input voltage Power reduction due to the grid voltage The reduction of the power supplied where the grid voltage values are too high or too low is adjusted automatically Grid voltage U Un Output power P Pn Q Qn S Sn 96 100 Pn 93 7 90 100 U U Output power Vs Grid voltage The U and U values could change based on the grid country standard selection The curves on the gra...

Page 36: ...ted output voltage Un 480Vac Rated active power Pn 60kW Nominal apparent power Sn 60kVA Rated reactive power Qn 60kVAR Cos 0 1 0 100 Pn Capability with grid voltage between 0 937xUn 1 2xUn Pout W Q Pnom Pout Pnom 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 90 100 110 80 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Capability P Q ...

Page 37: ...tal lation costs of a photovoltaic system mainly associated to wiring on the DC side of the inverter and subsequent distribution on the AC side A photovoltaic module consists of many photovoltaic cells mounted on the same support A string consists of a certain number of module connected in series An array consists of two or more strings connected in parallel Large photovoltaic systems can include ...

Page 38: ... or unsuitable input voltage values When connected in parallel with the grid the alternating current from the inverter flows directly into the domestic or industrial distribution circuit which is in turn connected to the public distribution grid This way the solar energy system compensates for the energy drawn from the utilities connected to the grid to which it is linked When the photovoltaic sys...

Page 39: ...d Each string inverter will work independently of the others and its own photovoltaic module will supply the maximum power available to the grid Notes on the system sizing Decisions on how to structure a photovoltaic system depend on a series of factors and con siderations such as the type of panels the space availability the future location of the sys tem energy production goals over the long ter...

Page 40: ...rapid shut down board for external panel level devices R models Improved commissioning and maintenance ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP Improved multi inverter installation with ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP by usingAndroid mobile devices the app for iOS mobile devices will be implemented soon Integrated Web User Interface The inverter is equipped with an ethernet and wireless IEEE802...

Page 41: ...tion used by non solar power professionals such as homeowners or small busi ness owners to monitor solar power plants they own 3 Plant Viewer for Mobile is the mobile version of Plant Viewer en abling non solar power professionals to remotely monitor their own PV plants by using smart phones tablets and iPod Touch with IOS and An droid operating systems All three product previously mentioned work ...

Page 42: ...desired and adjustable value Overvoltage surge arrester monitoring The inverter monitors the status of the overvoltage surge arresters and generates a warning in the event of a fault viewable via monitoring sy stem internal web user interface or Installer Mobile APP RSD board only R models Rapid shut down RSD board allows fast discharge of positive and ne gative input voltages to ground when used ...

Page 43: ...d accessories like weather station meter in this case data from accessories will be logged and transferred to the cloud by inver ter itself master mode Ethernet bus connection By default the 2 Ethernet ports of the inverters are already configured for enabling communication over daisy chain layout Once physically connected the inverters does not need specific set tings after the first turning on t...

Page 44: ...e a ring shape layout by connecting both the first and the last in verters of the chain to the local Ethernet switch as shown in the picture Ethernet connection Ring configuration Customer router Ethernet connection Star configuration Ethernet connection Daisy chain configuration Customer router Customer router Please refer to chapter 5 for further information about the installation ...

Page 45: ...y an increase in conversion efficiency The inverter is already equipped with all the protections necessary for safe operation and compliance with the norms even without the insulation transformer The operation and the protection management of the inverter is control led by two independent DSPs Digital Signal Processors and a central microprocessor A dedicate microprocessor is used for user communi...

Page 46: ...ge Readings R_ISO Readings for INV INV Voltage Current Readings Grid Voltage Readings DC DC DSP contr DC AC DSP contr N AC SPD signal check Communication and control board Control Circuit Alarm N C N O C 1_RS485 T R T R GND Aux N C N O C 2_RS485 T R T R GND R1 R2 Remote control GND µP Communication platform Ethernet Ethernet WLAN Espansion slot Grid standart setting RS485 S and SC version IN1A IN3...

Page 47: ...y means of the red GFI LED on the LED panel on the front side of wiring box String fuses The DC compartment can be equipped with string fuses are S version Negative side string fuses 34 and the positive side string fuses 35 are preinstalled SC version Negative side string fuses 34 and the positive side string fuses 35 are preinstalled The fuses protect the appliance from currents exceeding the lim...

Page 48: ...aff in change of loading and unloading the components The ropes and equipment used for lifting must be suitable for bearing the weight of the equipment Do not lift several units or parts of the equipment at the same time unless otherwise indicated Unpacking and checking Packaging elements cardboard cellophane staples adhesive tape straps etc may cause cuts and or injuries if not handled with care ...

Page 49: ...uipment Table Weights Weight kg Lifting points n PVS 60 TL SC R US 71kg 156 52lbs 4 2 handles and 2 lower support Types of lifting Because of its weight the inverter must be lifted by two people or alter natively using suitable lifting equipment In order to make the inverter easier to manage handles 14 and lower support 24 should be used to lift the inverter The lateral lifting rings should be use...

Page 50: ...crew for securing the Protective earth connection point 37 EGC connection point 16 2 M6 toothed washer for securing the Protective earth connection point 37 EGC connection point 16 4 Wi Fi antenna 1 Bar for parallel input channels configuration M5x12 screws equipped with cut and flat washer 1 3 Key for front door key lock 08 1 In addition to what is explained in this guide the safety and installat...

Page 51: ...the photovoltaic panels are exposed to sunlight they provide continuous DC voltage to the inverter Before installation may begin photovoltaic panels must be shaded or isolated Before installation may begin the inverter must be disconnected from the grid power disconnect switch open and external AC disconnect locked out tagged out Limit installation to licensed electricians experienced in PV plant ...

Page 52: ...t current that the PV system might experience The warranty is void if the inverter isn t connected to ground through the appropriate terminals Follow site wiring diagrams and grounding plans At a minimum expect this to include APV array equipment ground to be landed in the EGC connection point 16 A protective earth PE conductor to be landed on the protective earth connection point 37 The terminal ...

Page 53: ...t ratings Size conductors per NEC Article 310 Use 90 C wire only AC output terminal block 38 4AWG to 3 0AWG copper or aluminum Note that undersized wiring may cause nuisance tripping disconnection of the inverter Too high wiring impedance increases theAC voltage seen at the inverter terminals In compliance with UL1741 and IEEE1547 the inverter may need to disconnect from the grid under otherwise n...

Page 54: ...rotection Devices OCPD as required by National Electric Codes and other prevailing regulations An automatic overcurrent device e g circuit breaker must be installed between the inverter and the AC utility grid The maximum acceptable current rating is 100 Amps The inverter is designed without an isolation transformer and must be installed per NFPA 70 690 35 with an ungrounded PV array sizing the co...

Page 55: ...ing currents only Strings may be not paralleled in the PV array The maximum string fuse size is 20A Take into the following two conditions when sizing the string fuses 1 The nominal current of the fuse Irated must not exceed the maximum series fuse rating found on the PV modules technical datasheet and or product label This must be in compliance with standard UL 1703 Irated Maximum series fuse rat...

Page 56: ...llation area Increase in the Isc based on high PV module temperature fuse thermal derating maximum return current of the PV modules 15A fuses are available from ABB Code Description Quantity KIT 10 FUSES 15A Kit of 15A fuses 10 For more precise calculations taking into account actual installation conditions consult documents supplied by the fuse manufacturer ...

Page 57: ...plete assembly instructions and specification of quick fit connectors could be find on ma nufacturer website Input cables must meet the connector requirements cable diameter conductor cross section and depends from connector models as shown in the table below Type Manufacturer Model P N Conductor cross section Ø cable gland Male Stäubli PV KBT4 EVO 2 32 0087P0001 UR 32 0089P0001 UR 32 0093P0001 UR...

Page 58: ...body of the con nector until you hear the click indicating that the terminal is engaged inside the connector Click Firmly tighten the cable gland using the relevant tool to finish the ope ration 4 0 Nm with 4mm cable section 3 5 Nm with 6mm cable section 3 5 Nm with 10mm cable section ...

Page 59: ...PVS 60 K OK OK PVS 60 PVS 60 PVS 60 NO NO PVS 60 PVS 60 OK OK PVS 60 PVS 60 PVS 60 PVS 60 5 MAX 50cm 20cm 50cm 30cm Install on a wall or strong structure capable of bearing the weight Ensure sufficient working area in front of the inverter for wiring box access If possible install at eye level so that the LEDs can be easily seen Install at a height that takes account of the weight of the equipment...

Page 60: ...pport of the rear pins The vertical installation of two inverters positioned back to back is also permitted on a structure which must be composed of a support for the attachment of the brackets and one for the support of the rear pins Do not block access to the external AC and DC disconnects Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions to avoid any possible warranty exclusions due to improper...

Page 61: ... the installation site of the inverter The radio signal level between the inverter and the wireless router can be improved in a number of ways 1 Change the direction of the antenna The antenna has a dead zone at its tip which should not be positioned facing the wireless router as shown in the figure 2 Find a new position for the router considering the different types of materials which the radio s...

Page 62: ...e the device As the altitude increases the failure rate of some electronic components increases exponentially because of cosmic radiation All installations at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters are prohibited on the basis of the criticalities indicated above Installations with a high level of humidity Never open the inverter in the case of rain snow or a level of humidity 95 Always carefully seal all...

Page 63: ...i ce must be based on the type of support wall frame or other support the type of anchors to be used and their ability to sup port 4 times the inverter s weight 4x70Kg 280Kg for all models Attach the bracket to the wall with at least 10 attachment screws Depending on the type of anchor chosen drill the required 10 ho les minimum A to mount the bracket Put at least four screws in the upper side and...

Page 64: ...ng device The inverter is pre equipped with lower support 24 which allow it to be temporarily put vertically on the floor to make it easier the lifting Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the equipment Insert the heads of six anchor point 03 present on the bracket into the slots on the rear of the inverter 03 ...

Page 65: ...rews Remove the protective co ver from the connector of the wireless antenna located on the left side of the inverter Install the wireless antenna by screwing it into the specific con nector 10 Open the wiring box front co ver turning the 3 key lock 08 in OPEN position and proceed with the wiring and connections depending on the model 10 PVS 60 1 2 3 OPEN LOCK ...

Page 66: ...uctor terminal EGC 16 EGC connection point accept a ring cable lug suitable for a M6 size threaded insert torque to 11Nm 8ft lb Attach theAC side ground cable to the protective earth PE connection point 37 The protective earth PE connection point accept a ring cable lug suitable for a M6 size threaded insert torque to 11Nm 8ft lb ...

Page 67: ... box cover is to be removed Proper PPE is required Caution Confirm the ground connection before starting the grid connections Confirm the size of grid conductors 4AWG to 3 0AWG copper or aluminum Confirm the right setting of the switch on the AC filter board for the neutral connection to the grid 3WIRES WYE connections with no neutral R S T GND 4WIRES WYE configurations with neutral R S T N GND Ru...

Page 68: ...istance in the PV array Before installation the low insulation resistance must be located and the problem repaired Do not connect the strings if leakage to ground has been detected as the inverter will not connect to the grid Behavior of a system without leakage Due to stray capacitance inherent in the PV array a voltmeter connected between an input terminal and ground will initially read about Vo...

Page 69: ...rom the PV array Example If the measurement is made between positive terminal and ground and a voltage of 200V is measured V 200 V 300 V t This means that if the system is made up of 10 modules in series and each one supplies 50V the leakage is located between the 4th and 5th PV module 50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V Va 50 V 50 V 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 6 9 10 Vb 50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V Va voltage measured between terminal...

Page 70: ...measured insulation resistance Riso is less than 100 KOhm the inverter may not connect to the grid because of low insulation resistance to ground in the PV array The insulation resistance will be affected by the environmental conditions The measurement must be made immediately after the anomaly is detected especially if the PV array is damp after rain dew or overnight humidity Confirm string volta...

Page 71: ...equirements in order to benefit from the ability to levera ge the full power of the inverter output on a single channel PVS 60 PVS 60 MPPT 1 MPPT 2 MPPT 3 1 MPPT The multi MPPT structure however allows management of three photovol taic generators which are independent of each other one for each input channel and which may differ between themselves with regard to instal lation conditions type and n...

Page 72: ...from the horizontal and the same orientation to the SOUTH The photovoltaic generator con nected to each of the inputs has a power lower than the power limit of the input channel AND a current lower than the current limit of the input channel This condition is advisable from the point of view of the energy production of the system not from the point of view of inverter operation The photovoltaic ge...

Page 73: ...odel PVS 60 TL US is available only one input channel and therefore not possible to set the inputs as independent Parallel channel configuration In the S and SC inverter models the configuration of the input channels MPPT can be set in parallel This means that the parallel bar supplied must be installed on the parallel MPPT connection points 41 and that the software setting parallel channel mode s...

Page 74: ...nverter OFF The DC disconnect switch disconnects the DC current from the PV panels in the OFF position The inverter will stop producing power but DOES NOT disconnect the AC from the grid To prevent electrocution hazards all the connection operations must be carried out with the external AC disconnect switch grid side of the inverter open and locked out The transformerless design of the inverter re...

Page 75: ...bles are 4AWG 3 0AWG copper or aluminum Connect PV array to the the DC input terminal block 39 and Torque screws to 14 N m 10 3 ft lb When finished go back and confirm the polarity is correct for each string Give each wire a pull test to confirm the connection is secure Conduit must be attached using liquid tight fittings to maintain Type 4 enclosure integrity N A B C N A B C INPUT DC 39 17 17 ...

Page 76: ...vided into 3 groups one group for each input channel consisting of 5 pairs of quick fit connectors See the label near to each fuse holders group to identify the strings connection number and poles The fuse holders group of the input channel 1 is reachble after have to rotate the fuse holders group of the input channel 2 Remove the two screws and rotate the fuse holders group IN2 42 44 43 Torque sc...

Page 77: ...rinverters to know the brand and the model of the quick fit connector Depending on the model of the connector of the own inverter it is necessary to use the same model and the respective counterpart check the compliant counterpart on the website of the manufacturer or in ABB When finished go back and confirm the polarity is correct for each string Give each wire a pull test to confirm the connecti...

Page 78: ...terminal block J7 53 RS485 1 and RS485 2 lines R1 ON OFF and R2 ON OFF remote ON OFF and 5V auxiliary lines terminal block S6 54 RS485 1 line 120Ohm termination resistor switch J8 55 RS485 1 communication card housing J9 J10 56 RS485 1 line connection on RJ45 connector J11 J12 57 RS485 2 line connection on RJ45 connector S5 58 RS485 2 line 120Ohm termination resistor switch J16 59 RS485 2 communic...

Page 79: ...ce cable gland PG16 46 These holes can be used to install conduits or cable gland to pass the signals ethernet cables inside the wiring box PVS 60 TL S SC R US This inverter model equipped with 5 holes on which plugs are installed In particular there are Lifting ring 09 Wi Fi antenna connector 10 2 ethernet cable gland 12 Service cable gland PG21 13 AFD reset button 47 These holes can be used to i...

Page 80: ...pology is recommended to enable SPT protocol on the switch Spanning Tree Protocol SPT IEEE 802 1D is enabled by default on inverters Ethernet connection Ring configuration Customer router Ethernet connection Star configuration Ethernet connection Daisy chain configuration Customer router Customer router Ethernet connection Ring configuration Customer router Ethernet connection Star configuration E...

Page 81: ...lding STP or FTP UV resistant if used outdoors Type of plug metallic shielded RJ45 The maximum length that can reach these cables is 100 meters and it is always advisable not to let them pass by the power cords to avoid interference with data transmission Maximum inverters number connected over one single daisy chain is 40 Procedure to install the counterpart on the cable 1 Unscrew the holding rin...

Page 82: ...able 7 Slide the counterpart on the cable until bringing it snug to the ethernet connector of the inverter 7a Turn the fastening ring nut tightening torque of 1 2 Nm 0 9 ft lb until blocking the two connectors and check the correctness of the installation 7b Turn the holding ring nut tightening torque 1 0 Nm 0 7 ft lb 5 Click 6 1 2 Nm 1 Nm 7a 7b 1 2 3 4 5 Click 6 1 2 Nm 1 Nm 7 7a 7b 1 2 3 4 6 1 2 ...

Page 83: ...st be used for firmware upgrading locally or remotely through the ABB monitoring devices When connecting the ABB monitoring devices the RS485 1 line must be used RS485 2 serial communication line The communication protocol can be set as Aurora proprietary communication protocol Modbus RTU ABB protocol or Modbus RTU Sunspec protocol Cables connecting the RS485 line may use two different types of co...

Page 84: ...umentation on the accessory components Connection of conductors with RJ45 connectors 56 or 57 The two RJ45 connectors A and B available for the RS485 communication are equivalent to each other and can be used interchangeably for the arrival or for the output of the line in realising the daisy chain connection of the inverters RS485 2 RS485 1 IN OUT IN OUT A B A B RS485 1 RS485 2 57 56 53 Table cri...

Page 85: ...istance terminal by setting the switch 54 or 58 to the ON position Set a different RS485 address on each inverter in the chain No inverter can have Auto as an address An address can be freely chosen between 2 and 63 The setting of the address on the inverter is done through the Aurora Manager software When an RS 485 connection is being used if one or more inverters are added to the system at a lat...

Page 86: ...es like energy meter VSN800 weather station etc in this case data from accessories will be logged and transferred to the cloud by inverter itself master mode To know how to connect the accessories to the RS485 terminal block refer to accessory product manual or contact ABB customer support When an accessory is connected to the RS485 MAIN port it must be added and configured into the Device Acquisi...

Page 87: ...ved as regards cable cross section it only needs to comply with the sizing requirement for passing cables through the cable glands and the terminal connector Configurable Relay connection ALARM and AUX The inverter is equipped with 2 multifunction relays with configurable activation It can be connected with normally open contact being connected between the NO terminal and the common contact C and ...

Page 88: ...t be closed It is necessary to ensure the correct closing of the cover to maintain the water ingress protection degree of the inverter Carefully close the cover Insert the key in the key lock 08 Turn the key lock 08 in LOCK Repeate the operation for the other key lock 08 Commissioning of the inverter can be started once the cover have been closed PVS 60 1 2 3 OPEN LOCK ...

Page 89: ... not use the equipment if you do not have suitable qualifications to work on this equipment or similar products you are unable to understand how it works you are not sure what will happen when the buttons or switches are operated you notice any operating anomalies there are doubts or contradictions between your experience the manual and or other operators ABB cannot be held responsible for damage ...

Page 90: ...ing correctly When the unit is powered up the green LED blinks while the grid is being checked If a valid grid voltage is detected the LED remains continuously lit as long as there is sufficient sunlight to turn on the inverter Otherwise the green LED will continue to blink until the sunlight is sufficient for activation The LEDs in various combinations signal additional conditions other than thes...

Page 91: ...ring box 47 This button is present only in the S and SC versions OFF ON PVS 60 TL S R US PVS 60 TL SC R US If the inverter reconnects normally to the grid the fault was due to temporary or intermittent conditions If this malfunction occurs have the PV plant inspected by a specialist Arc faults are more likely in damp conditions and signal an insulation breakdown If the inverter does not reconnect ...

Page 92: ... Aurora Vision offert includes Plant Portfolio Manager web portal for solar professional Plant Viewer single web page for casual user Plant Viewer for Mobile mobile application for plant monitoring ABB Ability for solar plants Energy Viewer mobile application for plant monitoring Kiosk view single HTML5 page for public visualization of plant data API web based tool for enabling the sharing of the ...

Page 93: ...umentation The interpretation or variation of some data is reserved exclusively for specialized and qualified staff The input voltage must not exceed the maximum values shown in the technical data section 2 in order to avoid damaging the equipment Consult the technical data for further details During operation check that the environmental and storage conditions are correct see installation chapter...

Page 94: ... ensure the inverter remains fully functional you are advised to check for any firmware updates in the download area of the website www abb com solarinverters or at https regi stration abbsolarinverters com instructions for registering on the website and updating the firmware are given in this manual Commissioning could be carried out in two different ways Via ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP...

Page 95: ...last firmware version updating can be executed via Installer for Solar Inver ters mobile APP Close the DC disconnect switches 15 to supply the inverter with input voltage from the photovoltaic generator Make sure irradiation is stable and adequate for the inverter commissioning procedure to be completed The main steps to complete the commissioning procedures are listed below Installer for Solar In...

Page 96: ...nication Identification label of each inverters in the right position of that map Above steps are valid for executing any available funtionalities of the Installer for Solar Inver ters mobile APP In order to launch the installation wizard and so complete the commis sioning procedure please click Commissioning button If needed click prevently on Firmware update button for aligning the firmware of a...

Page 97: ...o view the status and change the daisy chain confi guration of the two ethernet ports of the inverter WLAN it s possible to view the status of the two wireless channels of the inverter and to disconnect the channel 2 Monitored Devices it s possible to add and config the connected sup ported accessories to the RS485 In this case mo dify the data on the RS485 tab according to the cha racteristics of...

Page 98: ...r the inverter checks the grid voltage measures the isolation resistance of the photovoltaic field with respect to ground and performs other auto diagnostic checks During the preliminary checks on the parallel connection with the grid the Power LED keeps flashing the Alarm and GFI LEDs are OFF The inverter ONLY creates a parallel connection with the grid if the grid and isolation resistance parame...

Page 99: ...d setup tablet smartphone or PC and connect it to the Access Point created by the inverter system the name of the wireless network created by the system that the connection should be established with will be ABB XX XX XX XX XX XX where X is a hex digit of the wireless MAC address MAC address can be found on the Communication Identification Label placed on the side of the inverter The screens shown...

Page 100: ...could be changed by clicking on the upper status bar The required informations during the procedure are STEP 1 Administrator User login credentials Set the Administrator account user and password minimum 8 character for password Administrator account can open and view the contents of photovoltaic site Additionally they can make changes to inverter settings User and password are CASE SENSITIVE Set ...

Page 101: ...onnection between inverter and installer devices and one between inverter and switch router Whatever means is used to connect the inverter to the router Ethernet cable or Wi Fi it will be always possible to access to the embedded web server also by connecting its own device to the same switch router and reaching the inverter via second radio channel in case of Wi Fi connection with the router by u...

Page 102: ...e the additional fields at the bottom of the scre en all the fields are mandatory with the exception of the secondary DNS server Available networks SSID Identify and select your own customer wireless net work from all those shown in the SSID field you can carry out a new search of the networks that can be detected with the Update button Once the network has been selected confirm Password Wireless ...

Page 103: ...izard The IP address assigned may vary for reasons connected to the wireless home router setup for example a very brief DHCP lease time If verification of the address is required it is usually possible to obtain the client list and the corresponding IP addresses from the wireless router administration panel If the inverter loses the connection with the home wireless network and therefore loses the...

Page 104: ... Date Time and Time zone The inverter will propo se these fields when available When it s not possible for the inverter to detect the time protocol these fields have to be manually entered Click on Next button to proceed to the next stage of the configuration wizard ...

Page 105: ...elect Set Std functionality is blocked and the remaining time will have to be reset in order to have the 24 hours of operation available again in which to select a new grid standard follow the procedure Resetting the remaining time for grid standard variation described in the relevant section Input mode See the relevant section of this manual to know how set the input mode 1 Independent 2 Parallel...

Page 106: ...he grid voltage measures the isolation resistance of the photovoltaic field with respect to ground and performs other auto diagnostic checks During the preliminary checks on the parallel connection with the grid the Power LED keeps flashing the Alarm and GFI LEDs are OFF The inverter ONLY creates a parallel connection with the grid if the grid and isolation resistance parameters fall within the ra...

Page 107: ...for connecting to the grid are met green yellow red The inverter is connected and is feeding power into the grid Normal operation During this stage the inverter automatically tracks and analyses the pho tovoltaic generator s maximum power point MPP green yellow red Disconnection from the grid Indicates lack of grid voltage This condition does not allow the inverter to connect to the grid the inver...

Page 108: ...for the country of installation Self test not carried out for Italian grid standards only Self test operation failure Incompatibility of the device firmware versions The firmware versions of the various devices comprising the equipment are incompatible and are being updated this is an automatic operation Temperature sensor anomaly detected green yellow red Updating the firmware from an SD card The...

Page 109: ...nects from the grid in the event of an abnormal voltage condition 3 Reactive power control The inverter provides several modes of operation for reactive power control and are described below Disable This is the default setting Under this setting the inverter exports with a power factor of 1 0 Fixed power factor control Cosɸ set In this mode the operator can set the output power factor to a fixed v...

Page 110: ...er in order to prevent instabilities on the utility grid Soft start The soft start ramp defines the maximum rate at which the inverter can increase the output power when the inverter is first starting up This startup may occur on a daily basis or when the inverter restarts after an abnormal grid event has ended This inverter has been factory programmed to automatically disconnect from the utility ...

Page 111: ...ovided during the commissioning phase to access the login page In order to use the Host Name as an alternative to the dynamic IP address the Wi Fi router to which the board is connected when operating in Station Mode must provide the Domain Name System DNS service contact the network administrator for further information regar ding the presence or absence of the DNS service in the Wi Fi router or ...

Page 112: ...ion label placed on the side of the in verter or applied during the commissioning phase to the plant documen tation When required digit the PRODUCT KEY printed on the Communica tion Identification label and applied during the commissioning phase to the plant documentation as access point password Note that it s required to digit also the dash characters of the Product Key in the password field In ...

Page 113: ...re CASE SENSITIVE If the Password is lost click on Forgot your password to obtain the access to the Web User Interface and it will be possible to change the password by entering the PRODUCT KEY printed on the Communication Identification label and applied during the commissioning phase to the plant documentation The language of the Web User Interface could be changed in any moment by clicking on t...

Page 114: ...nformations related the status and the production informations of the inverter and photovoltaic plant SETTING Section dedicated to AC and DC line parameters configura tions INVERTER LOG Section dedicated to viewing Alarms and Warnings event log USER Section dedicated to User management NETWORK SERVICES Section dedicated to inverter communication settings and configurations SERVICE TOOLS Section de...

Page 115: ...oard In the Dashboard sub menu you can view the main informations re lated the status and the production informations of the inverter and photovoltaic plant and alarm warning active events Status Summary In the Status Summary sub menu you can view the detailed informa tions related the status and the production informations of the system ...

Page 116: ... by the grid operator AC Settings Only visible and editable with Admin Plus privileges In the AC Settings sub menu you can setup the parameter related to the Output AC side Changing the above mentioned parameters may prevent disconnection from the grid if the new values exceed those given in the standards of the country of installation If these parame ters are changed to values outside the standar...

Page 117: ...s the Vstart activation voltage for the input channel 2 This voltage imposes a minimum input voltage on the inverter above which connection to the grid will be attempted 3 VStart 3 New Value This parameter is used to sets the Vstart activation voltage for the input channel 3 This voltage imposes a minimum input voltage on the inverter above which connection to the grid will be attempted Change the...

Page 118: ...allows you to sets the time between scans Remember that the shorter the scan interval the greater the loss of production due to the fact that energy is transferred to the grid during the scan but not at the maximum power point Each scan takes roughly 2 seconds Digital Inputs In the Digital Inputs sub menu you can disable or enable the Remote ON OFF functionality related to the Remote terminal bloc...

Page 119: ... the Ramp Control sub menu you can config the parameter related to the active power ramp up at the start up and after a grid fault event Do not change these parameters if not requested by the grid operator Reactive Power Control Only visible and editable with Admin Plus privileges In the Reactive Power Control sub menu you can configure settings related the reactive power parameters using the foll...

Page 120: ...peration Inverter Log In the Inverter Log Section it s possible to view the Alarm and Warning events list that it can be custom filtered by type or by entering a match ing word Clicking on any event to view his details ...

Page 121: ...he inverter after 24 hours while the in verter is operating so the Country Standard sub menu on TOOLS section is locked View and edit the AC Settings Reactive Power Control Ramp Control Active Power Control and Frequency Control P f View and edit the MPPT Noise amplitude field in DC Settings on SETUP section To access on the Web User Interface with the Admin Plus user priv ileges it s required to ...

Page 122: ... The UP and DOWN buttons scroll through the numerical scale The addresses that can be assigned are 2 to 63 RS485 Baud Rate It allows you to sets the Baud Rate 2400 4800 9 600 19200 34800 57600 115200 RS485 Parity Mode It allows you to set the Parity bit No Parity Even Parity Odd Parity RS485 Protocol Type It allows you to sets the type of protocol to be used for the RS485 line Modbus Sunspec Serve...

Page 123: ... default setup the rou ter will automatically assign a dynamic IP address to the in verter whenever it tries to connect to the user network With Static the user can assign a fixed IP address to the system The data which has to be entered in order for IP static address assigning to take place will appear Complete the additional fields at the bottom of the screen all the fields are mandatory with th...

Page 124: ...COMMUNICATION Internal Webserver User Interface IP 192 168 117 1 Direct Access SSID ABB XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX Inverter MAC address IP given by inverter DHCP server IP given by inverter DHCP server PVS 1 20 0 Channel 2 Station Mode In this operating mode is possible to connect the inverter to a WI Fi router in this condition remote monitoring is enabled accessing to Aurora Vision CLOU...

Page 125: ...e data which has to be entered in order for IP static address assigning to take place will appear Complete the additional fields at the bottom of the screen all the fields are mandatory with the exception of the secondary DNS server SSID name of wireless network Identify and select your own home wireless net work from all those shown in the SSID field you can carry out a new search of the networks...

Page 126: ... operating in Station Mode must provide the Domain Name System DNS service contact the network administrator for further information regar ding the presence or absence of the DNS service in the Wi Fi router or how to enable it In this way even if the IP address assigned to the inverter should change over time dynamic IP it will always be possible to use the same Host Name which will remain unchang...

Page 127: ... are different set tings based on the type of external device connected to the inverter If the inverter acts as CLIENT and the external device as SERVER type the Edit key and select the type of external device According to the device select the communication protocol type in the key and the added device is displayed change the STATE SLAVE ID NAME IP ADDRESS PORT DEVICE settings and save them If th...

Page 128: ...vity tests of the wireless network connection ethernet connection connection to Aurora Vision and firmware upgrade servers At the end of the test it will be reported the detail of the results Debug Settings In the Debug Settings sub menu it s possible to enable or disable the Debugging access for ABB Service purposes ...

Page 129: ...olthedisconnectdeviceofanexternaltransformer orcontrolanexternal device Alittle description of the alarm type e g alarm lamp is required Relay switching can be set in different modes using the setting icon With Output active filter you can select the list of events for which the relays switch Alarm Contact Production The relay is activated status switched whenever the inverter connects to the grid...

Page 130: ... in its resting position Alarm Contact alarm configurable no latch The relay is activated status switched whenever an error code Exxx or a warning code Wxxx is present from those selected from the list in the dedicated submenu Output Activation Filter of the inverter display The contact returns to its resting position when the alarm signal ends i e before the inverter checks the grid after the ala...

Page 131: ...t voltage drops below 70 of the activation voltage set This mode is useful for disconnecting any output transformers that could have unnecessary consumption during the night Alarm Contact alarm ALL latch The relay is activated status switched whenever an error code Exxx or a warning code Wxxx is present When the inverter returns to the normal operating state and reconnects with the grid the contac...

Page 132: ...the behaviour of the alarm relay according to an error table which can be setup with the Web User Inter face In the table it is possible to select the alarms or warnings for which the alarm relay is activated status switched for each individual alarm it is also possible to select the Latch or No Latch mode Country Standard By accessing to the Country Standard sub menu you can modify the grid stand...

Page 133: ...rmware on ABB servers by clicking the CHECK button After the finish of the checking process the avail able release will be notified on the bottom part of the section Click on UPDATE button to start with the updating process Local firmware Update By updating in local mode the firmware have to be selected and up loaded from local folder of the used devices to access to the web server The latest firm...

Page 134: ...pose these fields when the time protocol is avail able When it s not possible for the inverter to detect the time protocol these fields have to be manually entered Reset Manufacturing Only visible with Admin Plus privileges In the Reset Manufacturing sub menu it s possible to reset country standard restore default and the connectivity reboot ...

Page 135: ...e INFORMATION Section it s possible to view the general informa tions about the embedded Web User Interface it s possible to access the following sub menus Product Info Privacy Policy Provider Information Impressum Acknowledgments Release Notes ...

Page 136: ...is manual to know all the necessary steps to safely operate on the inverter For cleaning DO NOT use rags made of filamentary material or corrosive products that may corrode the equipment or generate electrostatic charges Avoid temporary repairs All repairs should be carried out using only genuine spare parts The maintenance technician is to promptly report any anomalies DO NOT allow the equipment ...

Page 137: ...arge of using and maintaining the equipment must be skilled for the described tasks and must reliably demonstrate their capacity to correctly interpret what is described in the manual For safety reasons the installation must be performed by qualified installers and or licensed electricians in accordance with the existing regulations in the country of installation and in accordance of all safety ru...

Page 138: ... cal cm2 combined with overall arc flash protection 25 cal cm Reference standards NFPA 70E Arc flash protection for head arc hood with helmet included 40 cal cm Reference standards NFPA 70E Safety shoes Reference standards NFPA 70E Safety equipment and tools Thefollowingequipmentandtoolsarerequiredtoperformanyintervention on the inverter Disconnect tool for DC side PV connectors Voltage detector E...

Page 139: ... 139 001057AG 8 Maintenance Inverter total de energization and safe access procedure ...

Page 140: ...ieslevelisenoughhigh don tusetheinstrument in case the message LOW BATTERY is present or replace them Perform test of the instrument using an energizedAC socket and a DC voltage source example battery in the service car with known voltage level in case the instrument is provided with a self test feature follow the instructions provided in the instrument manual to carry out the self test Check the ...

Page 141: ...de the inverter IEC 60364 7 712 536 2 2 and NFPA 70E In case none of the LV AC switches are present the MV switch must be opened Affix designated lock preventing operation onto any external AC disconnect device affixing designated tags LOTO procedure Identification of the external switch may require the cooperation of the plant manager and it must be included in the switching plan defined during t...

Page 142: ...e in below picture outside the inverter IEC 60364 7 712 536 2 2 and NFPA 70E Affix designated lock preventing operation onto any external DC disconnect device affixing designated tags LOTO procedure Identification of the external switch may require the cooperation of the plant manager and it must be included in the switching plan defined during the preparation of the work Check on the status LEDs ...

Page 143: ...lock preventing operation onto DC disconnect switch 15 affixing designated tags LOTO procedure Check on the status LEDs 05 the shutdown command has been carried out Missing DC voltage status All LEDs OFF The time needed for the complete shut down of the LEDs depends by the input voltage of the inverter The complete shut down of the LEDs may require some minutes ...

Page 144: ...rged The discharge time of the stored energy is indicated on the regulatory label 9 Open the wiring box cover Access to the wiring box by removing the front cover 04 Visually inspect the components to identify the presence of any overheating signs of electric arcs failure of the insulating devices loosen connections or cables not connected 10 Voltage absence test on DC side Before to approach the ...

Page 145: ...ch Earth Ground CH1 CH2 CH3 downstream DC Switch CH1 CH2 CH3 upstream DC Switch CH1 CH2 CH3 upstream DC Switch N A B C CH1 CH2 CH3 upstream DC Switch CH1 CH2 CH3 upstream DC Switch N A B C PVS 60 TL US PVS 60 TL SC US CH1 CH1 CH1 CH2 CH3 downstream DC Switch CH1 CH upstream D Earth Ground CH1 CH upstream D CH1 CH2 CH3 downstream DC Switch CH1 CH2 CH3 downstream DC Switch Earth Ground CH1 CH2 CH3 d...

Page 146: ...the connectors between Phase to ground Phase to phase Phase to neutral L1 GND L1 L2 L1 N L2 GND L2 L3 L2 N L3 GND L3 L1 L3 N N GND N R S T Earth Ground 12 Check list to be filled prior the access to the inverter Purpose of the checklist is to verify that all the operations mentioned in the procedure have been carried out The checklist below must be attached to the intervention report ...

Page 147: ...the absence of current on DC cables and disconnection of the DC quick fit connectors Wait the discharge of the internal capacitor Open the cover and visually inspect the components VOLTAGE ABSENCE TEST Voltage absence check inside wiring box on DC side Voltage absence check inside wiring box on AC Side ISSUE WORK PERMIT Issue work permit and Walk the permit Check list filling ONLY if all checks ar...

Page 148: ...ly from those on installation Check there are no obstacles animals insects leaves vines or plants growing in heat sink or anything which could reduce the heat exchanging capacity of the heat sink at the top at the bottom and between the fins Annual operations Check the tightening of the cable glands and the screw terminal blocks Check the front cover is secured to the wiring boxes If there is no m...

Page 149: ...fied hidden network The Inverter is not able to connect to a hidden network Set the wireless network to which the inverter is to be connected visible network then identify and connect the Inverter to the wireless network as normal The signal between the inverter and the wireless router to which the board wants to connect is too weak Modify the position of the wireless antenna the inverter or the r...

Page 150: ...X with the hex digits of the wireless MAC address of the inverter it can be found on the Wireless Identification Label placed on the side of the inverter or applied during the commissioning phase to the quick installation guide on cover page The DNS or multicast service must be enabled on router Note This connection method doesn t work on Android devices Access the inverter display menù WLAN Logge...

Page 151: ...in the installation phase the grid standard was not set on the inverter Set the grid standard of the country of installation following the instructions given in this manual for the inverter If the signal persists also after the grid standard has been set contact customer assistance No code Missing Grid Yellow LED Missing Grid The inverter does not detect grid voltage AC side Check the grid voltage...

Page 152: ...g the inverter s normal operation the grid voltage exceeds the minimum limit set by the operator Check the grid voltage on the inverter Check the grid voltage also on the supply If it is high it means that there is high grid impedance In this case ask the operator to adjust the grid voltage If the operator authorises a change to the inverter s parameters agree the new limits with customer assistan...

Page 153: ...window on each surge arrester DC side If it is red the surge arrester is damaged and the cartridge must be replaced If the alarm status persists even if all the surge arresters have a green inspection window contact customer assistance W019 SPD AC Err Flashing yellow LED only for models with monitored SPD Intervention of overvoltage surge arresters on AC side Overvoltage surge arresters situated o...

Page 154: ...ware updates If the problem persists once the firmware updates have been completed switch the inverter off and on again If the problem persists once the inverter has been switched off and back on again contact customer assistance W048 Periodic GridOff Yellow LED Automatic disconnection from the grid due to time limit If the inverter exceeds the set grid connection time limit set by the grid standa...

Page 155: ... is not due to a malfunction by the inverter If the error is connected to an internal fault it will continue to appear and so it is necessary to contact customer assistance E009 Internal error Yellow LED Error inside the inverter Error inside the inverter Error inside the inverter and cannot be checked externally If the problem persists once the inverter has been switched off and back on again con...

Page 156: ...e photovoltaic array positive terminal short circuited at the negative pole compared to ground The measurement is strongly influenced by the environmental conditions so must be made under the same conditions in which the error occurred If the value measured is lower than 1 megaohm a check must be carried out by a technician installer on the photovoltaic generator to identify and eliminate the prob...

Page 157: ...ohm and the error signal persists contact customer assistance E026 Vref Error Yellow LED Internal reference voltage outside of range Wrong measurement of reference voltage inside inverter Error inside the inverter and cannot be checked externally If the problem persists once the inverter has been switched off and back on again contact customer assistance E027 Error Meas V Yellow LED Grid voltage o...

Page 158: ...o ground The measurement is strongly influenced by the environmental conditions so must be made under the same conditions in which the error occurred If the value measured is lower than 1 megaohm a check must be carried out by a technician installer on the photovoltaic generator to identify and eliminate the problem If the value measured is higher than 1 megaohm and the error signal persists conta...

Page 159: ...nverter and cannot be checked externally If the problem persists once the inverter has been switched off and back on again contact customer assistance E079 Wrong Sequence Yellow LED Incorrect Phases connection Only triphase models The phases have not been connected correctly to the AC output Invert two of the phases of the network wiring to the AC terminal block of the inverter E081 Internal Error...

Page 160: ...output nominal power Check the limitation value set in Settings Service Power OF Derating LIMxxx CODE 02 Power limitation for over voltage The message indicates that the user has set a power limitation due to overvoltage parameter U 10 min in order to reduce the maximum output power of the inverter when the reading of the average grid voltage exceeds certain limits The sampling of readings is done...

Page 161: ...to the operating range and for the inverter to cool down If the problem once the ambient temperature has returned within the range persists contact customer assistance LIMxxx CODE 06 Power limitation for input over voltage The message indicates that a power limitation is active since an input overvoltage AC has been recorded LIM xxx Power reduction percentage Examples LIM 100 no power limitation L...

Page 162: ...er itself Never open the wiring boxes in the case of rain snow or a level of humidity 95 Always carefully seal all unused openings Even though the device is equipped with an anti condensation valve air with extremely high levels of humidity can lead to the creation of condensation inside the inverter As the inverter is almost completely insulated from the outside condensation can also form after m...

Page 163: ...und on the product label giving the identity details of the inverter The production week consists of 4 figures indicating the week first 2 digits and the year of production last 2 digits Stage 2 Registration on https registration abbsolarinverters com Go online and access https registration abbsolarinverters com Setthedesiredlanguageandclickonthespecificicontostartregistration Insert the personal ...

Page 164: ...sert the Username corresponding to the email used during registration and the Password obtained at the end of Stage 2 Access the section dedicated to requesting the security token Choose the inverter model from the drop down list and insert Serial Number and Week of Production of the inverter which were obtained previously Stage 1 ...

Page 165: ...the other hand the data are correct the passwords will be shown in a new window and at the same time sent to the email address used for registration The security token enables the Admin Plus privileges which allows the inverter s sensitive parameters to be changed Proceed to changing the aforementioned parameters only when requested by the grid operator or by customer assistance ...

Page 166: ...r replacing string fuses from positive 35 or negative 34 only SC model string fuses board PVS 50 TL SX PVS 60 TL SX PVS 60 TL SX CN PVS 50 TL SX2 PVS 60 TL SX2 35 35 34 1 Open any AC disconnect switch downstream of the inverter 2 Open the DC disconnect switches 15 By only disconnecting the AC disconnect switch and the DC disconnect switch the DC input voltage is still present on the fuse board Use...

Page 167: ... Open the DC disconnect switches 15 By only disconnecting the AC disconnect switch and the DC disconnect switch the DC input voltage is still present on the fuse board Use adequate PPE personal protective equipment 3 Wait enough time for the stored energy to be discharged min time 30 minutes 4 Remove the string from fuses terminal block related to the open fuse and isolate it with appropriated ins...

Page 168: ...rm the inverter total de energization and safe access procedure before operate on the inverter 2 Remove the 6 screws of the cooling section OUTPUT AC INPUT DC INPUT DC 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 23 3 Pull out the cooling section 4 Disconnect the fan connectors 5 Take the new cooling section and connect the 4 fan connectors During this phase pay attenction to connect the fan to th...

Page 169: ...uffer battery 61 1 Open any AC disconnect switch of the inverter 2 Open any DC disconnect switch Upstream of the inverter on Standard model Open the DC disconnect switch 15 on Standard S and SC model 3 Disconnect the quick fit input connectors on SC model 4 Wait 30 minutes before open the wiring box front cover 04 5 Remove the buffer battery 61 to be replaced 6 Install the new battery taking care ...

Page 170: ... in the interior since the inverter is not seeing heat cycles each day Restarting after a long period of non use requires a thorough inspection of the inverter s interior exterior and wiring to the PV field and grid and removal of any dessicant In some cases oxidation and dust that has settled inside the equipment must be removed Disposal ABB CANNOT be held responsible for disposal of the equipmen...

Page 171: ...c changes on the Internet DNS required Out https 443 Tcp As an HTTP client the inverter uses SSL TLS protocol con nections to Aurora Vision servers for secure communica tion The inverter uses this port for all services including data transmission firmware upgrade configuration mana gement and remote command transmission required Out dhcp 67 dhcp 68 Udp If DHCP service is not available static netwo...

Page 172: ...ork configuration The inverter requires a valid network configuration in order to operate This information can either be provided by a DHCP server provided by the customers network the default or the inverter can be configured with static network information Regardless of how the inverter is confi gured the following information is required Configuration Purpose IP Address Allows the inverter to t...

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