CanadianSolar CSI-25K-T480GL01-UB Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 47

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10. Appendices

10.1 Appendix A

Figure 10.2 For all models of inverter

Comments:

A thermal sensor inside the inverter is calibrated to determine ambient temperature. All 

inverters will begin a sloped derate at 45C ending at 50% output power at 60C. 

Temperatures above 60C and below -25C will derate to 0% output power.

100%

50%

0

45

60

T

(℃)

P

(%)

-25

10. Appendices

P/V curve for CSI-25K-T480GL01-UB

Power(W)

25000

14400

200

347

800

990 1000

Voltage(V)

P/V curve for CSI-30K-T480GL01-UB

Power(W)

30000

14400

200

417

850

990 1000

Voltage(V)

Figure 10.3 CSI-25K-T480GL01-UB Inverter output power by input voltage

Figure 10.4 CSI-30K-T480GL01-UB Inverter output power by input voltage

Figure 10.1

AC Terminal

DC Fuse Teminal

Screw For Wiring Box Cover

2.2 ft-lbs

2.5 ft-lbs

1.3-1.4 ft-lbs

Part 

Torque

Ground Terminal

2.2 ft-lbs

Summary of Contents for CSI-25K-T480GL01-UB

Page 1: ...199 Lushan Road SND Suzhou Jiangsu China 215129 P 1 519 837 1881 F 1 519 837 2550 Sales Inquiries Email info csisolar com Customer Support Email service ca csisolar com This manual is subject to chang...

Page 2: ...quipment has supplied The customer is fully liable for any modifications made to the system therefore any hardware or software modification manipulation or alteration not expressly approved by the man...

Page 3: ...the AC side of the inverter 24 3 6 1 Connecting the inverter to the utility grid 25 3 6 2 Wiring procedure 25 4 Communication Monitoring 4 1 RS485 4 1 1 Wiring a single inverter and daisy chain inver...

Page 4: ...2 1 Viewing alarm history 8 3 Error messages 8 3 1 Troubleshooting guide 10 Specifications 9 Appendices 76 7 Maintenance Canadian Solar Three Phase Inverters convert DC power from the photovoltaic PV...

Page 5: ...te cartons When unpacking please verify all the parts listed below are included Inverter power train packing list Part 1 1 1 2 Description Inverter Power Train Power Train packaging accessories Number...

Page 6: ...stallations must be done in accordance with local and national electrical safety standards 9 8 Use the original box to repackage the inverter seal with adhesive tape with the desiccant inside the box...

Page 7: ...meet inverter specifications To start up the inverter the Grid Supply Main Switch AC must be turned on BEFORE the DC Switch is turned on To stop the inverter the Grid Supply Main Switch AC must be tur...

Page 8: ...d on site a minimum clearance of 20 inches should be kept between each inverter and all other mounted equipment The bottom of the inverter should be at least 20 inches above of the ground or floor see...

Page 9: ...ter the general properties of the room etc and the quality of the electricity supply the sound level from the inverter can be quite high 3 2 Product handling Please review the instructions below for h...

Page 10: ...4 40 flat washer 10 nut M10 to attach the inverter bracket on the mounting rack The tightening torque is 17 6 22 1 ft lbs 3 3 1 Installation NOTE If it is not installed on a faat wall the inverter mus...

Page 11: ...side Do not tighten as these will be used later 3 Hang the wire box on the mounting plate 19 18 6 Unscrew the six M5 captive screws on the wire box cover and remove the cover 4 Attach the wire box wi...

Page 12: ...gure 3 9 Grounding terminal block on the metal bracket The Canadian Solar Three Phase Inverter wiring box is designed for easy access to all connection terminals including monitoring communication por...

Page 13: ...input channels for connecting DC strings Each channel is protected by a fuse The included fuses are rated at 20A Replace fuses with like size and type Do not exceed 20A fuse rating Figure 3 10 Eight...

Page 14: ...er bi metallic terminal or anti oxidant grease with aluminum cables and terminals 3 6 2 Wiring procedure CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Prior to starting the wiring procedure ensure that the three pol...

Page 15: ...nstalling the inverter 2 Loosen the M6 screws on both sides of the wire box Do not remove the screws Hex screx M6 3 Lift the inverter power train and hang it on the top of the mounting bracket Step 1...

Page 16: ...power train and the wire box exactly to avoid damage to the inverter 4 If the installation position is relatively high a lift or scaffolding may be necessary to install the inverter NOTE Ensure the to...

Page 17: ...Level Rapid Shutdown Optional For systems that are required to meet NEC 2017 NEC 690 12 Canadian Solar has an optional Module Level Rapid Shutdown This product provides a panel level shutdown feature...

Page 18: ...e inverters per RS 485 daisy chain is 32 pcs Please contact monitoring supplier for details 4 1 3 120 ohm resistor placement 120 resistor placement for end of line communication Please contact monitor...

Page 19: ...cable of the string under test Connect the negative lead of the meter to the negative string cable of the string under test 3 Measure the voltage present between the positive and negative pole of eac...

Page 20: ...ecord of the phase configuration of the installation 5 2 Selecting the appropriate grid standard WARNING Failure to set the correct grid standard could result in improper operation of the inverter inv...

Page 21: ...23 19 35 Select Standard R21P3 480 ESC UP DOWN ENT Y E S E N T N O E S C Save Cancel 2015 02 23 19 35 Save Send Cancel Exit Y E S E N T N O E S C 4 Select the grid standard for the country of installa...

Page 22: ...rformed 2 Switch the AC switch ON 3 Switch the DC switch ON If the PV array DC voltage is higher than the inverter s start up voltage the inverter will turn on The red DC POWER LED and LCD will be con...

Page 23: ...menu main menu Figure 6 1 Operational flow overview 6 3 7 LCD front panel display interface The initial interface of the inverter see Figure 6 2 shows the current operational status current power the...

Page 24: ..._DC4 V_A V_B V_C I_DC1 I_DC2 I_DC3 I_DC4 I_A I_B I_C 30000W 500 2V 500 5V 499 9V 502 6V 232 0V 231 0V 230 5V 15 90A 15 70A 15 30A 16 10A 43 5A 43 7A 43 4A ESC UP DOWN ENT Information 2015 02 23 19 35...

Page 25: ...ings Press the ESC key to cancel the change and return to the previous menu 6 5 2 Setting inverter address for communications Figure 6 9 Address setting Set Address 2015 02 23 19 35 Y E S E N T N O E...

Page 26: ...es Alarm Message 2015 02 23 19 35 Message NO Grid NO Grid NO Grid NO Grid NO Grid Date Time 02 23 19 35 02 23 19 34 02 23 19 34 02 23 19 24 02 23 18 22 01 40 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 ESC UP DOWN ENT T...

Page 27: ...the ENTER key to move cursor and press the UP or DOWN key to select energy details for a different month 6 6 6 Monthly Energy Figure 6 18 Monthly power generation details The screen shows the inverter...

Page 28: ...echnicians only The inverter is customized according to the local standard before shipping There should be no requirement to set the standard The User Def function can be only used by the service engi...

Page 29: ...of the User Def standard is for reference only It does not represent a correct value suitable for use OV G V1 236 335V OV G V1 T 0 1 9S OV G V2 248 341V OV G V2 T 0 1 1S UN G V1 173 236V UN G V1 T 0...

Page 30: ...eset the inverter s yield Restore Settings will reset all the settings to factory default NOTE These two functions should be accessed by qualified maintenance personnel only Operating the inverter wit...

Page 31: ...nput The Current Password X X X X ESC UP DOWN ENT Y E S E N T N O E S C After entering the current password you can create a new password Upon confirming the new password press the ENTER key to execut...

Page 32: ...O N E E S C This function is applicable by maintenance personnel only wrong operation will prevent the inverter from reaching maximum power 6 7 8 1 5 GRID INTF 02 6 7 8 1 6 MPPT Parallel This is used...

Page 33: ...on VRT_US voltage ride through and FRT_US frequency ride through operation are used for UL1741SA Selecting the setting to Enable will enable the inverter grid protection limits in accordance with UL17...

Page 34: ...iption Inverter is not under any working mode 3 Volt Var Default Description Inverter will change the reactive output power based on voltage change Q1 cap Q2 Q3 0 Q4 ind V1 V2 Vnom V3 V4 Figure 6 24 V...

Page 35: ...the Volt Watt Setting for UL1741SA Standards Default Settings for UL1741SA Rated 480V Grid V1 less than V2 V2 less than Vstart V3 Vstart 277 333V Default305V V4 Vstop 305 360V Default 333V P1 100 P2...

Page 36: ...V V4 larger than Vstop P1 100 P2 100 P3 0 P4 0 3 Volt Var Description Inverter will change the reactive output power based on voltage change Q1 cap Q2 Q3 0 Q4 ind V1 V2 Vnom V3 V4 Figure 6 31 Volt VAR...

Page 37: ...quired Description Inverter will change the active output power based on voltage change Note This Setting is NOT required by Rule21 Standards This function is for maintenance personnel only wrong oper...

Page 38: ...power ramp up rate is limited in this menu The setting range from 5 to 600 means inverter power change rate per minute Values are not allowed to change If they are set they may not conform to the UL...

Page 39: ...ill reset each work mode back to default This function is applicable by maintenance personnel only wrong operation will prevent the inverter from reaching maximum power 6 7 9 5 Voltage PCC Set Set the...

Page 40: ...hts Other readings obtained from the Information sub menu refer to Section 6 4 will also be helpful 5 PV array configuration e g number of panels panel capacity number of strings etc 6 Your contact de...

Page 41: ...adjust lower limit with permission from utility Check LCD voltage reading may be a bad measurement circuit Test DC Switch ON Check grid standard Replace inverter Alarms Cause Solution Inverter detect...

Page 42: ...inverter PV ISO PRO 01 02 Ground Protection Inverter detects low DC insulation resistance Inspect installation Reset inverter Note weather conditions when alarm occurs Measure insulation resistance I...

Page 43: ...erating altitude without derating Designed lifetime Natural convection 13120ft 4000m 20 years Yes 480 422 4 528 60 4 8 25000 25000 25000 40 30 1 0 II III 40 200 Max output fault current Amps and durat...

Page 44: ...cy Protection CSI 30K T480GL01 UB General Data Max usable input current Amps Max short circuit input current Amps 72 18 per MPPT 112 4 28 1 per MPPT Enclosure type Noise emission typical NEMA 4X 30 dB...

Page 45: ...l Data 9 Specifications 9 Specifications 87 86 Enclosure type Noise emission typical NEMA 4X 30 dBA Cooling concept Max operating altitude without derating Designed lifetime Natural convection 13120ft...

Page 46: ...l Data 9 Specifications 9 Specifications 89 88 Max usable input current Amps Max short circuit input current Amps 72 18 per MPPT 112 4 28 1 per MPPT Enclosure type Noise emission typical NEMA 4X 30 dB...

Page 47: ...output power 100 50 0 45 60 T P 25 10 Appendices P V curve for CSI 25K T480GL01 UB Power W 25000 14400 200 347 800 990 1000 Voltage V P V curve for CSI 30K T480GL01 UB Power W 30000 14400 200 417 850...

Page 48: ...14400 200 500 800 990 1000 Voltage V P V curve for CSI 40K T480GL01 UB Power W 40000 14400 200 556 800 990 1000 Voltage V Figure 10 5 CSI 36K T480GL01 UB Inverter output power by input voltage Figure...

Page 49: ...ompleted Record V AC in Notes 10 Grounding cable Good Poor INSTALLATION Check inverter condition after unpacking Install inverter mounting bracket according to installation instructions in user manual...

Page 50: ...cable to the communication port 1 Switch the grid supply main Switch AC ON rst 2 Switch the DC switch ON If the voltages of PV arrays are higher than start up voltage the inverter will turn on The re...

Page 51: ...eted Record address in Notes 7 Machine version For maintenance and reference please record the irmware revisions if applicable Completed Record with serial numbers 8 Operating parameter Record operati...

Page 52: ...ting tilt Output power Input DC voltage Insulation limit K PV start up voltage Grid V Max V Min Frequency Max Min Reactive compensation PF Coniguration MPPT Individual MPPT Parallel Monitoring RS485 E...

Page 53: ...to inverter site selection and installation 3 PHASE STRING INVERTERS KTL SERIES CSIF ST 016 A 0 INSTALLER S NAME INSTALLER S SIGNATURE COMPANY DATE Inverter serial numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1...

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