ATESS PV-CB16M Installation & Operation Manual Download Page 4

This manual is intended for the combiner box operator, personnel for maintenance and 

other works.Operator of combiner box should have basic electrical knowledge, familiar 

with electrical diagram and component characteristics.

Before

 using this product, please read this manual carefully. Keep this manual and other 

documents

 in product accessories together to ensure convenience of obtaining for 

operating

 personnel

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Manual

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slight

 deviation with actual product. please refer to finished good for actual appearance, 

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There are different models of ATESS PV-CB series combiner boxes available (ATESS PV-

CB8/8M, ATESS PV-CB16/16M) to meet different application. Different models are same 

in electrical structure and installation and different in string number and monitoring 

function.

This manual takes PV-CB16M as a sample, all instructions are applicable for other models 

also.

To ensure safety of operating personnel installing this product, and efficient usage of this 

manual, some information is emphasized by symbols.

The following list shows all symbols probably be used, please read carefully.

means there's high risk that might cause casualties or injury if not avoided.

means

 there’s possible risk that might cause injury if not avoided.

means there’s potential risk that might cause equipment failure or personal property 

loss if not avoided.

"Note" is extra information or explanation for certain items that helps understand 

usage of product or solve problem to save time.

Please

 pay attention to safety warning label on product as below:

This sign means there's high voltage potential inside that can cause 

electric shock.

This sign means part of product with high unbearable temperature by 

human body, touching should be avoided to prevent body injury.

This

 sign mfeans this part of product should be grounded securely to 

ensure

 safety of operating personnel.

Note:

means

 there's medium risk that might cause casualties or injury if not 

avoided.

Summary of Contents for PV-CB16M

Page 1: ...f Building 3 at Sector B and 3rd Floor of Building 9 Henglong Industrial Park No 4 Industrial Zone Shuitian Community Shiyan Street Baoan District Shenzhen W www atesspower com F 86 755 2998 5623 T 86 755 2998 8492 E info atesspower com 044 ZT00015 00 ...

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Page 3: ...contents major contents include safety instruction Introduces safety precautions when installing and maintaining combiner box product description Introduces combiner box system structure components function and category installation routine maintenance Introduces installation instruction and cable connection of combiner box Introduces replacement instruction of fuses etc others Introduces combiner...

Page 4: ...ent in string number and monitoring function This manual takes PV CB16M as a sample all instructions are applicable for other models also To ensure safety of operating personnel installing this product and efficient usage of this manual some information is emphasized by symbols The following list shows all symbols probably be used please read carefully means there s high risk that might cause casu...

Page 5: ...idance Cable connection during the day should be done with pv array disconnected or cover else there will be risk of electric shock due to high voltage potential Only 1 fuse should be changed once multiple fuse change simultaneously is not allowed to avoid electric shock Touching or improper operation of PCB or electric static sensitive components can damage components touching of parts other than...

Page 6: ...gether with ATESS central inverters in a solar plant solution By using combiner box pv modules are connected in series to form a string and then connect to combiner box typical connecting diagram is as below features combiner box key for front cover lock fuse bracket installation manual warranty card certification of qualification final inspection report the detail explanation of model name is as ...

Page 7: ...Different models of ATESS PV CB series combiner boxes are same in appearance if PV CB 8 Combiner is used the 8 redundant cable gland on bottom of enclosure should be sealed detail please see below figure The inner layout of PV CB16M is shown in figure 3 4 Layout varies for different models please refer to actual product The communication parameters can be seen on LEDs on the control board communic...

Page 8: ...ection fuse with too low rating affect normal operation Lower limit of fuse rating should be calculated from short circuit current of pv module It is recommended to use 1 56 Isc if there s no special requirement by local regulation according to above method user can calculate fuse rating according to pv module parameters For example Isc of pv module is 10A then fuse current rating is recommended t...

Page 9: ... damage during transportation a full inspection is recommended before installation Any damage please contact logistic company or ATESS directly electric drill wrench cross screw driver socket expansion bolt fixing angle steel Different models are same in dimension and appearance different in terminal quantity marked in dot line Dimension of combiner box is 600mmX500mmX172mm WxHxD as shown in below...

Page 10: ...e bracket which is shaded by pv module keep space surrounding combiner box for installation maintenance and better heat dissipation humid environment can damage combiner box avoid installation during rain or high humidity Note redundant terminal should be sealed in case combiner box installed horizontally Water proof gland should always be securely tightened to ensure waterproof performance Note W...

Page 11: ...grounding cables all located on the bottom of combiner box cable size should be in accordance with specification of related glands shown in below figure Recommended cable size is common cable specification it might vary for different suppliers also different size cable can be used for different pv module type it should be above the lower limit of waterproof cable gland Note step1 open front cover ...

Page 12: ...Connect cable according to drawing Check string voltage within combiner box rating Confirm negative positive pole and grounding Step1 take off waterproof cap of cable glands on bottom of combiner box Step2 Put cable marked PV1 through cable gland in bottom area marked with Input DC and then connect to PV1 terminal keep redundant cable length for fixing and bending Step3 peel protecting and insulat...

Page 13: ...l electric shock at failure Might cause combiner box damage by lightning surge Please follow related regulation to Connect grounding cable securely Test grounding resistance to make sure it s within 10 ohm Step1 loosen waterproof cap of GND cable gland Step 2 Put yellow green cable through gland keep redundant length Step 3 peel protecting layer and insulation layer of cable keep bare copper core ...

Page 14: ...rician is qualified for maintenance work in this chapter Do not leave metal parts like screw washer in the combiner box which probably will damage the equipment Combiner box should be stopped before maintenance to make sure contact part is not live Blown fuse is not recoverable it should be replaced by qualified operator in time There s high voltage potential on fuse touching fuse in operation is ...

Page 15: ...age during transportation incorrect installation modification or application extreme environment operation out of rated specification ailure or damage caused by installation repair or modification by personnel from agents other than ATESS failure or damage caused by using components or software from agents other than ATESS installation or application without following international standards Failu...

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