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Owner’s Manual for Generac PWRcell Inverter

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Table 1: Generac PWRcell Inverter Important Information

Unit Model Number

Unit Serial Number

Date Purchased

Commissioning Date

(000393a)

WARNING

CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Page 1: ...product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury Register your Generac product at https pwrfleet generac com 1 888 GENERAC 888 436 3722 Para español visita http www generac com service support product support lookup Pour le français visiter http www generac com service support product support lookup ...

Page 2: ...ge See Serial Number Locations When contacting an Independent Authorized Service Dealer IASD or Generac Customer Service always supply the complete model number and serial number of the unit Table 1 Generac PWRcell Inverter Important Information Unit Model Number Unit Serial Number Date Purchased Commissioning Date 000393a WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www P65Warnings ca gov ...

Page 3: ...rter LED 5 Internet LED 5 Shutdown Mode 5 System Modes Overview 6 Grid Tie 6 Clean Backup 6 Priority Backup 7 Self Supply 7 Self Supply Setpoints 8 Sell 8 Export Override 8 Section 3 Operation Operation and User Interface 9 Home Screen 9 Selecting System Modes 9 Device Pages 10 Enabling and Disabling Devices 10 Mod Settings Menu 11 Ethernet Configuration 12 Ethernet Setup 12 Serial Number and Regi...

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Page 5: ...rac com pwrcell update and follow the instructions or call 1 855 395 7841 for additional help or questions Safety Rules The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir cumstance that might involve a hazard The alerts in this manual and on tags and decals affixed to the unit are not all inclusive If using a procedure work method or operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe cifica...

Page 6: ...could result in death or serious injury 000182a WARNING Equipment damage Only qualified service personnel may install operate and maintain this equipment Failure to follow proper installation requirements could result in death serious injury and equipment or property damage 000155a WARNING Electric shock Only a trained and licensed electrician should perform wiring and connections to unit Failure ...

Page 7: ... V rms 106 120 132 Operating voltage range AC X7602 Series L L V rms 212 240 264 Operating voltage range AC X11402 Series L N V rms 106 120 132 Operating output voltage range AC X11402 Series L L V rms 184 208 228 Continuous output current AC islanded1 A rms 32 PCS controlled current grid tied A rms 32 Continuous output current AC grid tied A rms 42 Output fault current duration A ms 50 2000 Full ...

Page 8: ...protected loads when configured to do so All PWRcell products use the REbus 380 VDC nanogrid to connect to each other The REbus nanogrid automates the flow of power to enable plug and play setup and operation of PWRcell equipment For more information about REbus visit www generac com In Figure 2 3 PWRcell inverter E is directly connected to PV Link optimizers B and PWRcell battery C on DC REbus li...

Page 9: ...he inverter is disabled or powered off Internet LED Internet LED G is illuminated when the inverter is connected to a router and has an IP address See Ethernet Configuration NOTE A blue Internet LED does not mean that the inverter has connected with the Generac server Shutdown Mode NOTE A loss of grid power will not de energize REbus in a PWRcell system configured to island with enabled energy sto...

Page 10: ... Backup NOTE Grid power is not used to charge batteries in this mode See Figure 2 5 In Clean Backup mode the inverter prioritizes keeping the battery charged and ready for a grid interruption using solar power only If the battery is not fully charged the inverter uses all available solar power to charge the battery See Figure 2 6 When the battery is fully charged solar power will flow to local loa...

Page 11: ...ing drawn from the grid and the amount of power being consumed by local loads before reaching the battery Figure 2 8 Priority Backup 1 of 2 See Figure 2 9 In the event of grid failure the inverter enters Islanding mode Protected loads are supported by solar and battery power If enough solar power is available the solar simultaneously charges the battery and supports the loads Figure 2 9 Priority B...

Page 12: ...interconnection requirements For information on export limiting settings related to Utility compliance see the PWRcell Inverter Installation Manual When enabled Export Override allows the user to restrict inverter export such that excess power is not sent back to the grid The system limits solar power generation to match power consumption measured by the PWRcell CTs This feature is suitable as a s...

Page 13: ... 2 Home Screen Selecting System Modes Once a system is installed a system mode that best suits the user s needs must be set Once set the system remains in that mode without needing to be changed NOTE A system mode can be changed at any time To select a system mode 1 See Figure 3 3 While viewing the home screen press the center button Figure 3 3 Selecting System Modes 1 of 5 2 See Figure 3 4 A list...

Page 14: ...vice must be enabled by the user before the device will operate If a device is disabled the device will remain in a disabled state and will not resume operation until enabled by the user Once enabled if grid power is present the inverter will create DC voltage establishing the REbus nanogrid All devices connected to REbus will wake up and begin communications To enable a device 1 Use the right arr...

Page 15: ...vice page 2 See Figure 3 12 Highlight Mod Settings and press the center button to select Figure 3 12 Internet Device Page NOTE After selecting Mod Settings it may take a moment for the settings to load 3 See Figure 3 13 Use the up and down arrows to scroll through available settings 4 Highlight the desired setting and press the center button to select 5 Use the up and down arrow keys to adjust the...

Page 16: ...ame channel except REbus Beacon Do not set equipment to channel 0 unless performing Multiple Inverter System Commissioning Procedure See installation manual for more details TargMaxImprtP 30 000 to 30 000 0 Maximum Threshold for importing power before the battery will discharge in Self Supply Mode to offset TargMinImprtP 30 000 to 30 000 0 Minimum power import maintained by charging the battery fr...

Page 17: ... Time of Use TOU energy management To take advantage of this functionality the PWRcell system must include a PWRcell battery and a reliable connection to the Internet via an Ethernet connection to a router See the Generac PWRcell Inverter Installation Manual for more information on configuring Generac Beacon REGISTER YOUR SYSTEM Go to https pwrfleet generac com to register or scan the code above S...

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Page 19: ...vent B are clear at all times Cleaning Intake Filter See Figure 4 1 Clean intake filter A with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner If air filter is damaged or becomes difficult to clean contact the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer IASD or Generac Customer Service at 1 888 GENERAC 1 888 436 3722 or visit www generac com for a replacement filter Figure 4 1 Intake Vent and Exhaust Vent Recove...

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Page 24: ...rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems Inc Generac Power Systems Inc S45 W29290 Hwy 59 Waukesha WI 53189 1 888 GENERAC 1 888 436 3722 www generac com ...

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