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74   Installation checklist

Mechanical installation 

(see 

Mechanical installation

 on page 

49

)

Check that:
The mechanical installation and markings correspond to the system’s layout and design 
drawings.
The installation location is properly selected.
There is sufficient free space around the unit (see 

Dimension drawing

 on page 

121

). 

The cooling air is able to flow freely (see 

Required clearances for cooling

 on page 

123

).

The ambient operating conditions are allowed (see 

Environmental data and requirements

 

on page 

115

).

The inverter is properly fastened to the installation base and secured to mounting plate.
There are no tools, foreign objects or dust from drilling outside or inside of the inverter.
The type labels or the inverters are intact and visible for the user.
The PVS300 user’s guide is situated at the inverter where users can find it. 

Electrical installation 

(see 

Electrical installation

 on page 

57

)

Check that:
The electrical installation and markings correspond to the system’s wiring diagrams.
The electrical installation and markings correspond to the AC distribution board wiring 
diagrams.
The electrical ratings of solar array and other system components are compatible with 
inverter.
The solar array and string voltages are not exceeding the nominal input voltage of the 
inverter.
The AC line (grid) voltage matches the nominal output voltage (230 V AC) of the inverter.
The DC power cable connections at DC+ and DC- connectors and their locking are OK.
Unused DC input connectors have sealing caps on.
The DC string fuses have adequate nominal ratings (see 

DC Input data and solar array 

requirements

 on page 

113

).

There are string fuses inserted in every input of the inverter.
The insulation of the assembly is sufficient. See 

Checking the insulation of the assembly

 

on page 

58

.

The inverter has a proper connection to Protective Earth. See 

Grounding safety (PE)

 on 

page 

14

.

The AC power cable connections at L, N and PE and their tightening torques are OK. See 

AC cabling connection procedure

 on page 

65

.

The power cables are routed separately from other cables. See 

Routing the cables

 on 

page 

58

. 

The external control connections to the inverter are OK. See 

Connecting the control 

cables

 on page 

66

.

Summary of Contents for PVS300

Page 1: ...ABB solar inverters Product manual PVS300 string inverters ...

Page 2: ...n manuals and guides PVS APK F control unit wall mounting kit for PVS300 string inverters installation guide 3AUA0000108440 PVS APK M control unit table stand and wireless communication kit for PVS300 string inverters installation guide 3AUA0000100644 SREA 50 Remote monitoring adapter product manual 3AUA0000098875 English SREA 50 Remote monitoring adapter quick installation and start up guide 3AUA...

Page 3: ...oduct manual PVS300 string inverters 3AUA0000096321 Rev B EN EFFECTIVE 2013 03 14 2013 ABB Oy All Rights Reserved 1 Safety Table of contents 4 Mechanical installation 5 Electrical installation 7 Start up ...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...eviations 21 3 Operation basics and hardware description What this chapter contains 23 Overview 23 Layout drawing 25 Single line diagrams of the system 26 Block diagram of single phase photovoltaic PV system 26 Block diagram of three phase photovoltaic PV system 27 PVS300 block diagram 28 Features 29 Operation and protection features 29 User interface and communication features 30 Type designation...

Page 6: ...g the string fuse nominal current rating IFN 42 Implementing short circuit and thermal overload protection 42 Protecting the inverter and AC output cable from short circuits 42 Protecting the solar array and DC input cables from short circuits 43 Protecting the inverter and AC output cable from thermal overload 43 The use of external RCD 43 Common grid type configurations 43 Neutral grounded TN an...

Page 7: ...ter link terminal X3 I2I 70 Embedded fieldbus interface terminal X4 71 Embedded fieldbus interface termination resistor switch 71 Connection procedure 72 7 Installation checklist What this chapter contains 73 Checklist 73 8 Start up What this chapter contains 77 9 Operation What this chapter contains 83 The inverter user interface 83 The operating modes of the PVS300 string inverter 85 Control but...

Page 8: ...e actions 102 Warning messages 107 12 Decommissioning What this chapter contains 111 Removing the inverter from service 111 Recycling 112 13 Technical data What this chapter contains 113 DC Input data and solar array requirements 113 AC Output data and grid requirements 114 Environmental data and requirements 115 Mechanical data 116 User interface and communication data 116 Performance data 116 MP...

Page 9: ...Table of contents 9 Further information ...

Page 10: ...10 Table of contents ...

Page 11: ...t in physical injury or death and may also damage the product or associated equipment Use of warnings Warning symbols are used as follows The electrical warning informs you about electrical hazards which can cause injury death and or damage to the equipment The general warning informs you about conditions excluding those caused by electricity which can result in injury death and or damage to the e...

Page 12: ...12 Safety The following warning label is attached to the secondary cover of the inverter The following warning label is attached on the right side of the inverter ...

Page 13: ...ricians Comply with all relevant electrical safety regulations of the installation country or region Notice that the inverter is connected to two high voltage power sources the solar arrays at the DC connectors the public electrical grid at the AC connector Never perform solar array or inverter installation or cabling work while the inverter is connected to the electrical grid or to the solar arra...

Page 14: ...ath increased electromagnetic interference and equipment malfunction Isolating the inverter from external power sources 1 Turn off the main disconnector and circuit breaker s at the AC distribution board 2 Turn the DC switch on the front of the inverter to the OFF position The DC switch does not completely isolate the DC input connectors from the solar array 3 If applicable turn off disconnecting ...

Page 15: ...erter may be higher than 3 5 mA AC or 10 mA DC in case of failure of the protective earthing conductor a fixed protective earth connection is required See Selecting the power cables on page 37 General safety WARNING Ignoring the following instructions can cause injury or death or damage to the equipment The inverter is not field repairable Never attempt to repair a malfunctioning unit contact your...

Page 16: ...Perform necessary tests and measurements at the solar array and electrical grid side Wear hearing protection if the inverter is situated in a noisy location Safely selecting the country When the inverter is turned on for the first time the correct installation country must be selected by a qualified authorized electrician so that the inverter complies with the requirements of the grid in the insta...

Page 17: ... commission use and service the inverter Read the manual before working on the inverter You are expected to know the fundamentals of electricity wiring electrical components and electrical schematic symbols The manual is written for a global readership Both SI and imperial units are shown Contents of the manual The chapters of the manual are briefly described below Safety explains the safety instr...

Page 18: ...on presents the control unit views functions and messages Troubleshooting describes how to troubleshoot the inverter Maintenance explains the preventive maintenance requirements Decommissioning contains instructions for replacement and recycling Technical data contains the technical data compliance and approvals Dimension drawing shows all of the relevant installation dimensions Navigation map pre...

Page 19: ...ation guide 3AUA0000100644 English SREA 50 Remote monitoring adapter product manual 3AUA0000098875 English SREA 50 Remote monitoring adapter quick installation and start up guide 3AUA0000098876 Multilingual Unpack and check the inverter delivery Check the condition of the sales packaging and identify your inverter Unpack and check the condition type and quantity of equipment provided Only intact u...

Page 20: ...verters installation guide 3AUA0000108440 English PVS APK M control unit table stand and wireless communication kit for PVS300 string inverters installation guide 3AUA0000100644 English SREA 50 Remote monitoring adapter product manual 3AUA0000098875 English SREA 50 Remote monitoring adapter quick installation and start up guide 3AUA0000098876 Multilingual Task See ...

Page 21: ...ower contactor or manually operated isolation switch which can be locked in the open position It is used to cut off the power supply from the whole distribution board Maximum power point tracking Inverter software function that automatically operates the solar generator array string or module at its maximum power point MPPT Maximum power point tracker Parameter User adjustable operation instructio...

Page 22: ...f all solar strings of a solar power supply system which are electrically interconnected Solar module Packaged interconnected assembly of solar cells that can be installed as a single unit and connected to other panels to form a solar array Also called a solar panel or photovoltaic PV module Solar panel See Solar module Solar string Circuit of series connected solar panels SPD Voltage surge protec...

Page 23: ...stallation in air cooled outdoor rated enclosures Installation is performed with the help of a mounting plate The DC and AC cable connections at the inverter are made with quick connectors Two variable speed fans operate on a demand basis A stirring fan prevents the formation of heat pockets around the control board A cooling fan provides air flow to the heat sink and power electronics circuit boa...

Page 24: ...tus of the power line and then switches to the normal operating mode 3 During operation the inverter feeds current to the power line and monitors both the solar arrays DC and power line AC 4 As the sun sets the inverter enters sleep mode when there is insufficient daylight to generate DC voltage in excess of the minimum inverter operating limit The inverter uses the AC power supply to keep the con...

Page 25: ...ain enclosure 15 AC and PE connection points 5 Type designation label 16 Bottom cover interlocking1 6 Control unit 17 Opening for cabling entrance 7 Stirring fan and holder2 18 Installation items3 8 Control board terminals 19 Mounting plate 9 String fuses and holders 8 pcs 20 Point for antitheft padlock 10 DC surge protection device 21 Securing point to inverter 11 DC switch1 22 Software versions ...

Page 26: ...able clamps 3 pieces fixing screws M4x14 6 pieces allen key inverter securing screw second PE Terminal AC connector DC connector sealing plugs Single line diagrams of the system Block diagram of single phase photovoltaic PV system The figure below shows the single phase system configuration No Description 1 Solar module panel 2 String array of solar modules panels 3 DC input up to 4 parallel strin...

Page 27: ...d can be either a single 3 pole circuit breaker or three identical single pole circuit breakers No Description 1 Solar module panel 2 String array of solar modules panels 3 DC input up to 4 parallel strings 4 String inverter PVS300 5 AC output three phases 6 AC distribution board 7 Inverter to inverter communication link I2I enabling three phase grid monitoring 3 kWh kWh 1 2 3 5 6 4 3 x 1 N PE AC ...

Page 28: ...tenuation of electromagnetic interference 7 Inverter DC to AC conversion 8 LCL filter Suppression of AC voltage distortion and current harmonics 9 AC contactor Switching of AC load current 10 AC terminals Connection of AC cabling 11 Control board Controls and interfaces to the inverter 12 Control and monitoring Control and monitoring circuits 13 Programmable relay output Relay contacts for control...

Page 29: ...a short circuit diode between the DC terminals to protect the internal electronics from reverse voltages In case of reversed dc and dc connection the full short circuit current will flow through the diode setting the DC voltage to zero The inverter informs the user about reversed DC connection DC ground fault monitoring In accordance with VDE0126 1 1 the inverter monitors the impedance between gro...

Page 30: ... monitoring function Three phase configuration and monitoring With help of I2I link three PVS300 inverters can be connected to three separate phases to form a photovoltaic PV system which has three phase AC grid connection and monitoring In this configuration the power output difference between phases can be limited to a specific kVA value Status LEDs The inverter has green and red LEDs which show...

Page 31: ...e 2 200 240 V AC Solar Inverter PVS300 TL 8000W 2 IP55 outdoor MYYWWRXXXX 25 C to 60 C S N MYYWWRXXXX Protection Class I 3AUA0000082992 Overvoltage Cat III 3AUA0000082992 DC Input AC Output VDC max 900 V VAC r 230 V VMPP min 335 V fr 50 Hz VMPP max 800 V Cos 1 PPV max 8900 W PAC r 8000 W IDC max 25 4 A IAC max 37 7 A Grid monitoring in compliance with VDE0126 1 1 2006 02 RD1663 2000 DK5940 ed2 2 M...

Page 32: ...X2 X2 is the connection point for RS 485 transmission line to the remote control unit installation kit PVS APK F For more details see PVS APK F control unit wall mounting kit for PVS300 string inverters installation guide 3AUA0000108440 English I2I link terminal X3 X3 is the connection point for the RS 485 transmission line between three PVS300 inverters Embedded fieldbus terminal X4 X4 is the con...

Page 33: ... is used for connecting the control unit or wireless communication part of PVS APK M kit to the inverter s control board For more details see PVS APK M control unit table stand and wireless communication kit for PVS300 string inverters installation guide 3AUA0000100644 English Additional PE terminal Use this terminal according to your local electrical installation guidelines and electrical install...

Page 34: ...34 Operation basics and hardware description ...

Page 35: ...o external heat will reduce the power output capacity and shorten the component lifetime The product is designed for indoor and outdoor installations which meet the safety ambient conditions and free space requirements The installation site must meet the specification in section Environmental data and requirements on page 115 The supporting structure and fastenings must be strong enough to support...

Page 36: ...ch could disturb people Consider this when selecting the installation location and materials When choosing the installation place ensure that all labels on the inverter are visible at all times Do not install the inverter in direct sunlight Power derating will occur if the internal temperature of the inverter gets too high Protect from ice and snow Mount the inverter upright on a vertical surface ...

Page 37: ...wing table The minimum PE conductor cross sectional area is 10 mm2 for a copper Cu conductor If a cable with smaller PE conductor will be used connect an additional PE conductor of minimum cross sectional area 6 mm2 with a cable lug to the second PE terminal of the inverter When shielded cables are used connect the cable shields to protective earth PE in order to meet safety regulations The table ...

Page 38: ... page 37 Check with local state country electrical codes for allowance Shielded cable with line and neutral conductors and a concentric PE conductor as shield A separate PE conductor is required if the shield does not meet the cross section requirements see General rules on page 37 Double insulated cable with line neutral and PE conductors A separate PE conductor is required if the shield does not...

Page 39: ...wisted pairs Fieldbus and I2I link signals can share the same cable provided that the Data signal conductors run in the same twisted pair and both interfaces have separate functional ground conductors Recommended relay cable type Cable type with a braided metallic screen for example Lapp Kabel ÖLFLEX or equivalent has been tested and approved by ABB Recommended cable type for Modbus over EIA RS 48...

Page 40: ... of 0 5 mm 0 2 mm2 is shown in the following table Daisy chaining of EIA RS 485 transmission line Daisy chain networking topology is reliable and recommended in cases where several PVS300 inverters are connected to Modbus or I2I over an EIA RS485 transmission line When wiring a daisy chain network to PVS300 terminals it is recommended to use suitable crimped end sleeves diameter max 2 mm to join w...

Page 41: ...er Electric hammer drill Hammer Set of drill bits wrenches sockets and screw bits Socket driver screwdriver Tape measure Spirit level Pencil or other marker Fastening screws plugs etc Tools for electrical installation Hexagonal driver 3mm for securing the front cover and AC connector Flat screwdriver 3mm for releasing spring terminals Cable and wire strippers Side cutters Crimping tool and cable l...

Page 42: ...ion and functionality See section Warning messages on page 107 Process for selecting the string fuse nominal current rating IFN Define the nominal short circuit current ISC rating from the data sheet of the relevant solar module Define the maximum allowed series fuse rating or reverse current rating IR from the data sheet of the relevant solar module Define the conductor current carrying capacity ...

Page 43: ...ate capacitive leakage currents typically 20 mA Exact values cannot be given because the total leakage current depends on the operating conditions and on the type of PV module used in the system If an external RCD is required by local regulations the use of an RCD type which has a nominal rating of 100 mA per inverter connected to it is recommended Common grid type configurations This section desc...

Page 44: ...pe grids Connection diagram for neutral grounded TN S type grid Connection diagram for neutral grounded TN C type grid Line to neutral voltage VRMS Line to line voltage VRMS 208 360 220 380 230 400 240 415 L1 L N PE L N PE L N PE L3 L2 PE N 230 V 230 V Earth 230 V L1 L N PE L N PE L N PE L3 L2 PEN N 230 V 230 V Earth 230 V ...

Page 45: ... type grids the PVS300 inverter may generate an increased amount of leakage current to earth potentially causing nuisance trips of any external residual current device RCD The amount of leakage current depends on the construction of PV installation type of PV panels used and also weather conditions Therefore an exact value for leakage current cannot be given or calculated The inverter has an integ...

Page 46: ...current 300 mA or quick rise 30 mA is detected Connection diagram for corner grounded TN type grid Connection diagram for corner grounded TT type grid L1 L N PE L N PE L N PE L3 L2 Earth 230 V 2 3 0 V 2 3 0 V L1 L N PE L N PE L N PE L3 L2 Earth 230 V 2 3 0 V 2 3 0 V Earth ...

Page 47: ...240 V The following table shows the different line to earth voltages for split phase TN or TT type grids Connection diagram for split phase TN type grid Connection diagram for split phase TT type grid Line to line voltage VRMS Line1 to earth voltage VRMS Line2 to earth voltage VRMS Line3 to earth voltage VRMS 208 104 104 180 220 110 110 190 230 115 115 199 240 120 120 208 L1 L N PE L N PE L N PE L...

Page 48: ...48 Planning the installation ...

Page 49: ...on tools required and the mechanical installation procedure for the inverter WARNING Ignoring the following instructions can cause physical injury or death or damage to the equipment Checking the installation site See section Planning the installation on page 35 for all steps which must be completed during the planning phase Unpacking and checking the delivery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 50: ...e inverter so that it will be readily available for users to refer to it 7 Check that installation accessories DC connector sealing plugs AC connector inverter securing screw second PE terminal cable clamps allen key and fastenings are present in the package See sections Type designation label and Type designation key on page 31 No Description of sales packages features and materials delivered 1 L...

Page 51: ... of the covers is removed The front and bottom covers can be removed separately they do not always need to be removed together Removing and replacing the front cover To remove the front cover turn the DC switch 1 to the OFF position remove the six fastening screws 2 Slide the front cover 3 towards you To replace the front cover ensure that the DC switch is in the OFF position and slide the front c...

Page 52: ...ing the bottom cover To remove the bottom cover turn the DC switch 1 to the OFF position and then gently pull the bottom cover 4 downwards To replace the bottom cover ensure that the DC switch is in the OFF position and gently push the over upwards ...

Page 53: ...rawing on page 121 for details of dimensions weights and free space requirements No Description 1 Cantilever support for inverter hanging 2 Pilot securing point 6 5 mm 3 Wall securing points 3pcs 6 5 mm 4 Slot for antitheft padlock 5 Securing point to inverter 6 Bottom hook for inverter support 1 5 4 3 2 3 3 6 ...

Page 54: ...nter the inverter during the installation Note When a self carrying wall surface such as a brick wall is not available Mounting dimensions Clearances H H1 H2 H3 W W1 W2 W3 W4 CB CS CT mm 411 200 239 143 288 61 87 47 181 500 250 250 inches 16 2 7 87 9 41 5 63 11 3 2 40 3 43 1 85 7 13 19 7 9 8 9 8 ...

Page 55: ...face 1 Use the pilot securing point 1 to temporarily hang the mounting plate in its intended location The vertical centre of the inverter s keypad will be at the same height as the pilot securing point and a small distance W3 horizontally offset to the left of it 2 Check that the mounting plate is straight then mark the securing points 2 to the wall 3 Drill holes in the marked positions and fasten...

Page 56: ...is almost vertical 4 Slide the inverter upwards and hook it onto the cantilever support 5 Lower the inverter so that it is supported by the mounting plate 6 From below check that the securing point and antitheft padlock holes of the inverter and mounting plate are correctly aligned 7 Fit the locking screw to fasten the inverter to the mounting plate 8 If additional security is required the inverte...

Page 57: ...haining of EIA RS 485 transmission line on page 40 See Selecting the power cables on page 37 See Recommended AC output power cable types on page 38 WARNING The work described in this chapter may only be carried out by a qualified electrician Follow the instructions in chapter Safety on page 11 Ignoring the safety instructions can cause injury or death increased electromagnetic interference and equ...

Page 58: ...least 20 cm 8 inches apart Do not run any cables behind the inverter Metal cable trays must be electrically bonded to each other and to the grounding electrodes Aluminium tray systems can be used to improve local equalizing of potential Checking the insulation of the assembly Note The inverter always measures the impedance between the DC terminals and ground before establishing a grid connection I...

Page 59: ...tory Do not perform any additional voltage tolerance or insulation resistance tests for example with hi pot or megger on any part of the inverter AC output cable Check the insulation of the AC output cable is in accordance with local regulations before connecting it to the inverter Solar generator Check the insulation of the solar generator is in accordance with local regulations and the manufactu...

Page 60: ...mote control unit terminal 7 RJ45 data type 8P8C jack 3 I2I link terminal 8 AC cable connector 4 RS 485 embedded fieldbus interface 9 Additional PE terminal 5 Clamp connections for cable shields 10 Input DC and connectors Required if the conductivity of the primary PE conductor is insufficient See Selecting the power cables on page 37 ...

Page 61: ...ut Description 1 Negative DC inputs female panel receptacles 4 in parallel 2 Positive DC inputs male panel receptacles 4 in parallel 3 Feed through rubber grommets for control cables 3 pieces 4 AC cable connector for Line Neutral and Protective Earth conductors 5 Place for additional PE cable and cable lug M6 thread 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 62: ...e DC cables are marked with the string number and polarity or Markings must be permanent so that they will be legible throughout the lifetime of the inverter 5 Check for correct polarity of the strings at the MC4 connectors using a voltmeter 6 Isolate DC input cabling from the solar array 7 Remove the bottom cover See Removing and replacing the front cover and bottom cover on page 51 8 Remove seal...

Page 63: ...BT KST 4 2 5 1 5 2 5 mm2 17 22 5 A PV KBT KST 4 6 4 5 6 0 mm2 30 A PV KBT KST 4 10 10 mm2 43 A 4 Strip the insulation to expose 6 mm 7 5 mm of the conductor Take care not to cut individual conductor strands 5 Insert the conductor into the metal contact and then crimp the connection Check the connector manufacturer s instructions if required Multi Contact AG See www multi contact com Use MC Strippi...

Page 64: ...est pin with the corresponding side into the socket or plug If the contact is properly assembled the white marking on the test pin must still be visible 9 Screw on the cable gland hand tight and then tighten it to the correct torque for the solar cables used Typical values are 2 5 Nm to 3 Nm Description ...

Page 65: ...w green insulation tape 4 Implement the steps below 1 Connect PE ye gr N blue and L brown conductors firmly to the terminal push connector s terminal inside the housing 2 Secure terminal to the housing with 2 screws at both sides 3 Slide rubber grommet inside housing secure cable gland firmly to the housing 5 Attach the AC connector to inverter and secure with 2 screws and 3mm hexagonal driver 6 I...

Page 66: ...communication purposes between 3 inverters in 3 system 4 X4 spring terminal RS 485 embedded fieldbus interface 5 X5 connector for ABB Fieldbus adapters not in use 6 X6 RJ45 data type 8P8C plug connector RS 485 Interface for local installation of Control Unit or optional wireless transceiver 7 S1 1 Selector switch not in use default always OFF 8 S1 2 Selector switch for termination of embedded fiel...

Page 67: ...d to the isolated functional ground of terminals X2 X3 or X4 Connect the cable shield with the provided clamp connectors to the grounded nut insert item 9 Ground only one end of the cable shield to avoid forming ground loops Ground loops can cause interference to the inverter s operation 9 ...

Page 68: ... 3 RO_NO Relay output normally open Pin Name Description X2 1 Data Inverter RS 485 transmit data X2 2 Data Inverter RS 485 receive data X2 3 GND_A Functional ground isolated Ground for external RS 485 adapter X2 4 24V_A_1 24 V X2 5 GND_A Functional ground isolated Ground for external RS 485 adapter X2 6 REM_CTL_E NA Enables remote connection X2 and disables local connection X6 terminals 1 8 ...

Page 69: ...rol unit wall mounting kit for PVS300 string inverters installation guide 3AUA0000108440 English and PVS APK M control unit table stand and wireless communication kit for PVS300 string inverters installation guide 3AUA0000100644 English Inverter 1 1 2 3 X2 PE N L PE N L 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Remote RJ45 connector 7 8 ...

Page 70: ...3 I2I Pin Name Description X3 1 Data Inverter RS 485 transmit data X3 2 Data Inverter RS 485 receive data X3 3 GND_A Functional ground isolated Inverter 1 1 2 3 X3 Inverter 2 1 2 3 X3 Inverter 3 1 2 3 X3 PE N L PE N L PE N L PE N L PE N L PE N L Grounded nut insert ...

Page 71: ... isolated Switch Name Description S1 1 BIAS_ENA Not used default OFF S1 2 TER_ENA 120 Ohm termination resistor enable Switched ON at the end of the embedded fieldbus network default OFF Termination resistor 120 ohm Fieldbus controller A B COM Inverter 1 1 2 3 X4 S1 2 OFF External 120 ohm resistor is recommended instead of the in built resistor if the inverter is not powered Inverter 2 1 2 3 X4 S1 ...

Page 72: ...t to the inverter and complete the AC cabling to the distribution board See AC cabling connection procedure on page 65 5 If necessary install an additional protective earth PE connection with a cable lug to the additional PE securing point See Selecting the power cables on page 37 6 Connect control cables through the inlet conduits as required Use the cable clamps supplied to connect the cable shi...

Page 73: ...hrough the checklist with another person Follow the instructions given in chapter Safety on page 11 before you work on the inverter Site owner and contact details Installation company and address Site address Installers names and contact details 1 2 Installed inverter types PVS300 TL 3300W 2 QTY ____pcs PVS300 TL 4000W 2 QTY ___pcs PVS300 TL 4600W 2 QTY ____pcs PVS300 TL 6000W 2 QTY ___pcs PVS300 ...

Page 74: ...ams The electrical installation and markings correspond to the AC distribution board wiring diagrams The electrical ratings of solar array and other system components are compatible with inverter The solar array and string voltages are not exceeding the nominal input voltage of the inverter The AC line grid voltage matches the nominal output voltage 230 V AC of the inverter The DC power cable conn...

Page 75: ...ts on page 114 The AC distribution board is installed wired and inspected correctly and according to local regulations All shrouds and covers are in place and secured Serial numbers of installed inverters Installation checked DD MM YYYY Installers signatures Electrical installation see Electrical installation on page 57 ...

Page 76: ...76 Installation checklist ...

Page 77: ... mechanical and electrical installation of the inverter is correct See chapter Installation checklist on page 73 Check that the mechanical and electrical installation of the rest of the photovoltaic PV system is finished and inspected Check that the grid owner or other local authority has been informed about the planned grid connection of the photovoltaic PV system and that the plan has been appro...

Page 78: ...hical display wakes up The boot screen appears with a counterclockwise rotating arrow After 10 seconds the splash screen appears for a few seconds Select the user language with the Up or Down Arrow keys English is the default user language Note This step is shown only when the firmware version offers multilingual support ...

Page 79: ...er Press right softkey to continue forward Set the date with the Up or Down Arrow keys Use the Right or Left Arrow keys to move between the Day Month and Year Press the right softkey to Save the date and to proceed forward The date appears on the upper right part of the status bar Set the time with the Up or Down Arrow keys Use the Right or Left Arrow keys to move between the Hours Minutes and Sec...

Page 80: ...er can be used in your country Press the right softkey to Save the Installation Country selection and to proceed forward Check the Date Time and Installation country selections Navigate Back with the left softkey if corrections are required Press the right softkey to confirm installation country Note After confirmation only authorized ABB service partners can make modifications to Installation Cou...

Page 81: ...ish Setting up I2I interface for 3 phase system configuration Set I2I node addresses so that they are different for each unit For example 1 2 and 3 From Menu Communication 3 phase monitoring set the following parameters 74 01 Node address Set the node address of the inverter to match the AC grid phase For example phase L1 to address 01 L2 to 02 and L3 to 03 75 01 Enable 3 phase monitoring 0 disabl...

Page 82: ...247 For example if there are 9 inverters in the system then set node addresses from 01 09 Setting up the relay output Select the status information that the relay output indicates From Menu Communication Relay output select the desired status information Relay output source Status information that the relay output indicates 0 Off Off Relay output is not in use 1 Fault Fault 2 No fault No fault 3 G...

Page 83: ...graphical display The inverter user interface The control unit sits behind the front panel Normally the inverter is controlled using the buttons on the front panel which activate the corresponding buttons on the control unit However the control unit can be fitted to a remote location and in that case the inverter will be controlled using the control unit buttons ...

Page 84: ...rd which can be seen when the control unit is removed For information on the use of the panel see chapter Navigation map on page 125 No Description 1 Graphical display 2 Left softkey 3 Right softkey 4 Status LED dual color green or red 5 Up Down Left Right arrow keys 6 Help key 7 USB connector and lid for use by service only 1 2 5 6 7 3 Front cover on Front cover off 6 5 4 2 3 1 ...

Page 85: ...r safe grid connection The power meter shows kW when the inverter is on stand by Note During stand by operation the inverter can draw power from the solar array or the electrical grid Normal operation The inverter has established a grid connection The solar array is producing adequate electrical power which is being fed to the grid The rays of the sun symbol are used to show the current output pow...

Page 86: ...eft and right direction buttons are used to navigate to the previous higher level and next lower level menu screens respectively They are also used to move the cursor horizontally during parameter editing Warning The inverter has temporarily entered the limited operation mode Normal operation will resume automatically if the cause of the warning is temporary for example if there s a temporary powe...

Page 87: ...diting parameters To edit a parameter select the parameter name from the menu Use the arrow keys to select adjust each parameter and the right softkey to save confirm the selection During parameter editing pressing the up and down arrows simultaneously will restore the parameter to the default value LED indicators The inverter has a control board with 2 LEDs and a control unit with 1 LED The LEDs ...

Page 88: ...s red or green OFF ON or flashing 2 Danger of electric shock red symbol steady ON if inverter has diagnosed an active ground fault LED Description and behavior 1 Bi colour LED illuminates red or green Can be OFF ON or flashing Indicates the operating status warnings and faults 1 2 1 ...

Page 89: ...er Edit is selected from Menu The Message view appears when an event such as a fault is activated Status Control unit bi colour LED Control board LEDs Dual colour LED Red fault LED Going to sleep OFF OFF OFF Fault ON Red ON Red fault can be reset Flashing Red requires DC and AC disconnection to reset ON only if there is an active ground fault The inverter has an active fault requiring user action ...

Page 90: ... in special screens 2 Content area Different for each view It displays the actual subject matter of the current view be it a menu a parameter a help page etc The details are included in the descriptions of each view 3 Softkey bar The Softkey bar shows the labels of the Softkeys and the real time clock if enabled The labels change from view to view and are not shown in special screens Icon Inverter...

Page 91: ...ll units The histograms show one column per hour day month or year The current column is always shown in a different shade to the others Use the left and right arrow keys to choose between different time periods In the Output Today view the number in the upper right corner of the graphical content area shows the cumulative value of energy produced during the day so far The number in the upper left...

Page 92: ...The user must select Daylight saving OFF ON from the Date time menu Language submenu The Language menu shows the available and selectable control unit language versions Note The current version of the inverter firmware has English language support only CO2 reduction submenu Use this menu to set the carbon dioxide CO2 reduction factor The reduction factor is used to calculate how many tonnes of car...

Page 93: ...ent memory to store new events Communication submenu Contains the parameters that are needed to set up communication to other systems The purpose of the menu is to show a subset of the parameter groups which are used to set up communications Panel communication parameters shall be accessible in this submenu Other parameter groups are not accessible through this submenu If there are any assistants ...

Page 94: ...icates that the control unit and inverter are not communicating properly Messages Messages indicate the presence of a fault warning or maintenance reminder They typically consist of one view which appears automatically when a particular event happens Displays a problem in operation Push the left softkey to hide clear the message from the screen If there are several active messages the user must hi...

Page 95: ...face and the SREA 50 Remote monitoring adapter Only a limited number of parts can be replaced Replacement fans can be delivered quickly through your installation company or local ABB service In the event of severe damage the whole inverter will usually need to be replaced In case of severe inverter damage or an unidentified fault please contact your installation company or local ABB service Self d...

Page 96: ...y until the event memory is full When the event memory is full the inverter automatically removes the oldest events from the event memory Monthly Check operation of the cooling and stirring fans Check the Events menu for possible fan faults The inverter activates a maintenance reminder when both fans cooling and stirring should be replaced Note that the cooling fan only operates when the inverter ...

Page 97: ...rn off disconnecting switches and circuit breakers between the inverter and solar array s 4 Pull the bottom cover 2 downwards 5 Locate the cooling fan holder 3 in the middle of the underside of the inverter Unscrew the locking screw 4 which holds it in place 6 Pull the cooling fan holder downwards 7 Insert the new fan and holder Ensure that it is aligned correctly so that the fan connector engages...

Page 98: ...rter and solar array s 4 Remove the front cover by removing the locking screws 5 5 The stirring fan 6 is in the upper left corner Pull the stirring fan holder towards you 6 Insert the new fan and holder Ensure that it is aligned correctly so that the fan connector engages with the receptacle 7 Replace the front cover and locking screws 8 Turn ON the main disconnector and circuit breaker s at the A...

Page 99: ...s from the inverter 4 Check the condition of the solar array and string cabling Make sure that there is no damage 5 Check that the sizing of the solar array and string cabling is correct 6 One by one check both fuses for each string input which is in use See Layout drawing on page 25 Pull open the respective fuse holder and remove the fuse Check the fuse with a continuity tester 7 Check that the n...

Page 100: ... indicator on a worn out cartridge will turn from green to red and the inverter shall give warning code 1001 A cartridge with a red condition indicator must be replaced to ensure that surge protection is functioning correctly For the correct SPD cartridge type see DC Input data and solar array requirements on page 113 1 Turn the inverter s DC switch to 0 2 Remove the front cover See section Removi...

Page 101: ...or by powering down and restarting the inverter See Isolating the inverter from external power sources on page 14 To power down the inverter turn the DC switch to 0 and switch OFF the circuit breaker on the AC side Wait until the control unit switches off To restart the inverter turn the DC switch to 1 and switch ON the circuit breaker on the AC side Observe the inverter for a few minutes to see w...

Page 102: ...s diagnosed high DC voltage The inverter might be damaged Check and record the DC voltage reading from the Technical information page If the fault is active but the DC voltage reading is under 900 VDC try to reset the fault and restart the inverter If the DC voltage reading is over 900 V turn the DC switch to 0 position The DC voltage shown in the Technical Information view should start to decreas...

Page 103: ... DC bus of the inverter and ground before establishing grid connection Low impedance can be the result of faulty DC cabling between device and ground Low impedance can also be caused by water ingress or high humidity at PV modules or junction boxes creating a current path to ground Power down the inverter Check visually that there are no faults or burn marks around the cabling of your PV system If...

Page 104: ...lt state power down the inverter and contact your system supplier 24 Rated power mismatch The inverter has diagnosed a parameter error Try to reset the fault Monitor whether or not the inverter returns to normal operation If the inverter does not return to normal operation power down the inverter and contact your system supplier 25 Power board id The inverter cannot detect the power board Power do...

Page 105: ...to run Check that the stirring fan is clean remove inspect and dry clean the stirring fan with a vacuum cleaner or air blower Replace the stirring fan to its position Replace the front and bottom covers Turn the DC switch to 1 position Try to reset the fault and monitor if the inverter returns to normal operation If the inverter does not return to normal operation power down the inverter and conta...

Page 106: ...om Events menu warnings check if warning 1000 is also active If it is check and replace all faulty string fuses Power down the inverter Open the bottom cover and check that all of the DC connectors are firmly in their correct positions in accordance with the cable markings If no input connection errors are found replace the bottom cover and restart the inverter If cable markings are unclear or mis...

Page 107: ...he output current and power until the internal temperature has decreased The inverter automatically returns to normal operation User should monitor the inverter temperature from the control unit s technical view and contact the system supplier if the warning appears often 1003 Ctlbrd temperature The inverter control electronics have reached a high internal temperature level The inverter temporaril...

Page 108: ... the remaining functioning temperature sensors and SW calculations However the power output is continuously limited and system s performance is decreased User should check the serial number of the inverter and immediately contact the system supplier about the warning 1009 Ctlbrd thermistor The inverter s temperature sensor at the control electronics board has failed The inverter continues its norm...

Page 109: ...he faulty inverter 2996 Remote PVS300 disconnected 3 phase monitoring One of the inverters connected to the AC grid phases has sensed instability of the 3 phase supply and has disconnected from the grid The remaining operating inverters continue operation according to the 3 phase monitoring setup parameter 75 06 until the unstable phase becomes functional again User should monitor for 10 minutes o...

Page 110: ...110 Troubleshooting ...

Page 111: ... circuit breakers at the AC distribution board 5 Remove the front and bottom covers See Removing and replacing the front cover and bottom cover on page 51 6 Disconnect the AC cable connector 7 Disconnect the DC cable connectors 8 Disconnect auxiliary power cables if applicable The power supply from the external control equipment must be disconnected either with applied circuit breaker or power swi...

Page 112: ... wall 16 Recycle the inverter and mounting plate responsibly WARNING Do not open the inverter Dangerous voltages may still be present inside even after it is disconnected Recycling Do not dispose of inverter with normal waste At the end of its operational lifetime return the inverter to any recycling facility which receives and handles electronic goods Alternatively the product can be returned to ...

Page 113: ...for grid feeding 370 V when actual grid voltage is at nominal level The starting voltage level increases and decreases as the grid voltage varies Wake up voltage 250 V Maximum solar array short circuit current 10 5 A 12 7 A 14 6 A 19 0 A 25 4 A Maximum inverter back feed current to the array 25 4 A back feed current limited by the string fuses Number of MPP trackers 1 Number of parallel input conn...

Page 114: ... W 8000 W Nominal current 14 3 A 17 4 A 20 0 A 26 1 A 34 8 A Maximum current 15 6 A 18 9 A 21 7 A 28 3 A 37 7 A Nominal grid connection 1 N PE AC 230 V 50 60 Hz Grid earthing systems supported TN S TN C TN CS and TT See Common grid type configurations on page 43 Operating voltage range 180 276 V range adjusted specifically for each country setting Operating frequency range 47 63 Hz range adjusted ...

Page 115: ...current is decreased according to temperature rise rate inside the inverter Ambient temperature range allowed during storage and transportation 40 70 C 40 158 F Relative humidity level allowed not condensing 0 100 Maximum installation altitude above sea level 2000 m Noise emissions at the operator s position Values determined according to standards IEC62109 1 ISO4871 and noise test code given in I...

Page 116: ...00 TL 3300W 2 4000W 2 4600W 2 6000W 2 8000W 2 Control unit type PVS AP Graphical detachable Control unit fixed mounting type PVS APK F optional accessory including surface and flush mounting frames Control unit mobile mounting type PVS APK M optional accessory including table stand and wireless communication kit Control unit communication ABB control unit protocol over EIA 485 3 phase monitoring A...

Page 117: ...ciency 75 80 85 90 95 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Output power Conversion efficiency 335V 480 V 720 V Maximum Euro eta Medium Irradiation CEC High Irradiation 97 0 96 1 96 5 PVS300 TL 4000W 2 conversion efficiency 75 80 85 90 95 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Output power Conversion efficiency 335V 480 V 720 V Maximum Euro eta Medium Irradiation CEC High Irradiation 97 0 96 2 96 7 ...

Page 118: ...Conversion efficiency 335V 480 V 720 V Maximum Euro eta Medium Irradiation CEC High Irradiation 97 0 96 4 96 8 PVS300 TL 6000W 2 conversion efficiency 75 80 85 90 95 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Output power Conversion efficiency 335V 480 V 720 V Maximum Euro eta Medium Irradiation CEC High Irradiation 97 0 96 6 96 8 ...

Page 119: ...o 50 C 122 F In the ambient temperature range of 50 60 C 122 140 F the output power is derated Inverter type PVS300 TL 3300W 2 4000W 2 4600W 2 6000W 2 8000W 2 Safety and EMC CE and C Tick conformity according to LVD 2006 95 EC EMCD 2004 108 EC EN62109 1 EN62109 2 EN61000 6 2 and EN61000 6 3 Certifications and approvals Certifications and approvals include AS4777 3100 C10 11 G59 2 G83 1 IEC 61727 I...

Page 120: ...120 Technical data ...

Page 121: ...ension drawing What this chapter contains This chapter presents the external dimensions of the inverter and also shows the clearance dimensions to ensure that the inverter is properly ventilated Inverter dimensions 3AUA0000094904 ...

Page 122: ...122 Dimension drawing 3AUA0000094904 ...

Page 123: ...Dimension drawing 123 Required clearances for cooling ...

Page 124: ...124 Dimension drawing ...

Page 125: ... is followed when the inverter is started up for the very first time The second two rows are the ones which the user will see in normal operation The user can cycle through these forwards and backwards in an endless loop For some of the screens the user can choose to view a graphical or numerical representation of the data After start up the user can access the Menu at any time to adjust settings ...

Page 126: ...126 Navigation map The navigation map ...

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Page 129: ...Further information For more information on ABB products and services for solar applications navigate to www abb com solar ...

Page 130: ...3AUA0000096321 Rev B EN EFFECTIVE 2013 03 14 Contact us www abb com solar ...

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