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Operation and installation manual 

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(PVI-10.0/12.5-OUTD-xx Rev:1.2) 

 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for AURORA PVI-10.0/12.5-OUT-xx

Page 1: ...AURORA Photovoltaic Inverters INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR S MANUAL Model number PVI 10 0 12 5 OUT xx PVI 3600 OUTD IT Rev 1 2...

Page 2: ...derico Mastronardi 06 08 2008 Removed paragraphes on display men Updated text Updated paragraph 2 2 1 2 Federico Mastronardi 01 09 2008 Updated automatic cut out size pag 26 Updated output values SAVE...

Page 3: ...e WARNING the paragraphs highlighted by this symbol contain processes and instructions that must be absolutely understood and followed to avoid potential danger to people NOTE the paragraphs highlight...

Page 4: ...egulations and can be done only by qualified personnel Keep the whole surface of the photovoltaic panel covered with material opaque to solar radiation before connecting panel to equipment this will e...

Page 5: ...ctions shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable regulations such as conductor sections fuses PE connection OPERATION Systems with inverters shall be provided with further control and pro...

Page 6: ...x Rev 1 2 PVI 10 0 12 5 OUTD xx This document applies to the above mentioned inverters only Fig 1 Product label The product label on the inverter provides the following information 1 Manufacturing Par...

Page 7: ...LLATION 19 3 1 PACKAGE INSPECTION 19 3 2 INSPECTING PACKAGE CONTENTS 20 3 3 SELECTING THE PLACE OF INSTALLATION 21 3 4 WALL MOUNTING 22 3 5 BEFORE PERFORMING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 25 3 6 ELECTRIC...

Page 8: ...s 55 5 5 5 7 Last 365 days 55 5 5 5 8 User period 56 5 5 6 Settings 57 5 5 6 1 Address 57 5 5 6 2 Display set 58 5 5 6 3 Service 59 5 5 6 4 New password 59 5 5 6 5 Cash 59 5 5 6 6 Time 59 5 5 6 7 Lang...

Page 9: ...10 0 12 5 OUTD xx Rev 1 2 8 SPECIFICATIONS 72 8 1 INPUT VALUES 72 8 2 OUTPUT VALUES 75 8 3 GRID PROTECTION FEATURES 76 8 4 GENERAL FEATURES 76 8 5 POWER DERATING 77 8 6 NOTE ABOUT THE DIFFERENTIAL PRO...

Page 10: ...thanks to the energy conversion process This may be possible through a shrewd and rational consumption of well known resources and also by looking for new forms of clean and not exhaustible energy Re...

Page 11: ...ficient energy the power required to ensure proper operation of connected loads is taken from the public power grid While if the produced energy is too much it is directly fed to the grid thus becomin...

Page 12: ...for 2 hours per day At any rate exceeding 850 Vdc input causes an alarm warning by AURORA NOTE The minimum input voltage required to start up AURORA is 200 Vdc a certain voltage is required to start t...

Page 13: ...them to a suitable section of the photovoltaic field on Dc side as well as to distribution grid on Ac side Each Aurora inverter will work independent of the others and will output to the grid the max...

Page 14: ...0 12 5 OUTD xx Rev 1 2 2 2 Available versions PVI 10 0 12 5 OUTD PVI 10 0 12 5 OUTD FS Models ending by FS IT are supplied with built in DC switch 1000V 25A and protection fuses as shown in Fig 3B Fig...

Page 15: ...ction chart with built in DC switch and fuses DC AC Inverter AC Output PV Input 1 PV Input 1 PV Input 2 PV Input 2 DC Switch PVI 10 0 OUTD FS PVI 12 5 OUTD FS PV Input PV Input PV Input PV Input PV In...

Page 16: ...lock diagram of AURORA The main blocks are Dc Dc input converters also called boosters and the output inverter Both DC DC converters and output inverter operate at a high switching frequency to enable...

Page 17: ...high efficiency and generously sized heat sink the AURORA inverter provides maximum power operation in a broad range of ambient temperatures The inverter is controlled by two independent DSPs Digital...

Page 18: ...way i e with positive and negative terminal not connected to the ground A top notch ground fault protection circuit constantly monitors the ground connection and turns off AURORA when a ground fault...

Page 19: ...holes cracking or any sign of possible damage to its contents Describe any damage or shortage on the receiving documents and have the carrier sign his her full name Open the shipping box and inspect t...

Page 20: ...5 washers M6 1 fairlead M20 1 fairlead M40 2 cables AWG12 for jumpers 1 seal type 36A3M20 1 cylinder TGM58 1 wrench Torx20 1 nut 1143M40N 6 Male MULTICONTAC counterparts 6 Female MULTICONTAC counterp...

Page 21: ...from direct sun radiation Choose a place that allows unobstructed air flow around the unit Allow sufficient room around the unit to enable easy installation and removal of the object from its mountin...

Page 22: ...zontally on wall its side provided with springs shall be facing up while the side with mounting holes shall be facing down The diameter of the holes to be drilled on the wall is 10 mm and minimum dept...

Page 23: ...inverters of the bottom rows could increase ambient temperature to the detriment of the inverters located in the top rows At temperature above 50 C output power of the top row units could be derated...

Page 24: ...gh the unit can also be installed in a slanted position see fig 8 pay utmost attention since in this case performance could be reduced Derating due to worse heat sinking WARNING Unit surface may becom...

Page 25: ...nd to equipment damage WARNING Always respect the nominal ratings of voltage and current specified in section 8 Technical Data when designing your system Please observe these considerations when desig...

Page 26: ...ltage insulation voltage maximum operating temperature current density and flammability rating All of these values must comply with the maximum current density ratings required by applicable local rul...

Page 27: ...see Chapter 6 2 holes plugged off with sealed caps Remove them to route wires for remote control alarm warnings 1 hole plugged off with sealed cap Remove it to route a PE ground cable other than the...

Page 28: ...AURORA to AC disconnect WARNING AURORA inverter shall be connected to AC disconnect by means of a five pole cable three phase cables one neutral cable and a yellow green cable for ground PE 1 Lay out...

Page 29: ...ch array to an input section of AURORA inverter WARNING Ensure that photovoltaic field voltage polarity matches the and symbols Before connecting Aurora with the photovoltaic field Power One recommend...

Page 30: ...hart and if array current capacity is below 18 Adc the array could be connected just to IN1 section To avoid any problems when assessing panels electric insulation features it is recommended to short...

Page 31: ...wiring two jumpers across terminal board terminals it is possible to reach it after removing the cover as described under 3 7 The cables to make said jumpers of 6 sq mm cross section AWG10 shall be c...

Page 32: ...Operation and installation manual Page 32 of 82 PVI 10 0 12 5 OUTD xx Rev 1 2 Fig 14 Connection set up of the two channels in parallel Fig 15 Connection set up of the two channels in parallel...

Page 33: ...rd Before removing the panel disconnect AURORA at both the AC and DC side and allow at least 5 minutes for the internal capacitors to discharge Loosen the 6 screws shown in figure 16 using the supplie...

Page 34: ...to fit it from the side side A tilted by about 30 The component will settle into battery mount until finding its correct position Fig 17 AURORA battery WARNING This component should only be replaced b...

Page 35: ...ng the RS485 Piggyback board It is possible to change the RS485 communication board This board is mounted on the logic board in a Piggyback position Fig 19 RS485 board and arrow on board for assembly...

Page 36: ...uence These steps are indicated by the green LED flashing corresponding to the POWER indication located on top of the display This check routine could last for several minutes minimum 30 seconds to ma...

Page 37: ...y mode The operating cycle is automatically resumed when solar radiation is sufficient In this case the LEDs will indicate this state AURORA inverter can give information about its operation by means...

Page 38: ...Operation and installation manual Page 38 of 82 PVI 10 0 12 5 OUTD xx Rev 1 2 Fig 20 Data Transmission Options...

Page 39: ...URORA Communicator available free of charge on your installation CD please check on www power one com for upgrades Available data are Grid voltage phase R S and T Grid current phase R S and T Grid fre...

Page 40: ...nter Energy output to grid every 10 seconds in the last 8640 units of 10 seconds on average recording covers more than 2 days Partial counter for grid connection time counter start time can be reset b...

Page 41: ...on flashing until solar radiation is sufficient for unit activation At this stage the LCD shows the message Waiting sun 2 The yellow FAULT LED indicates that AURORA has detected a fault The problem i...

Page 42: ...transition state due to the routine checking for all required operating conditions 3 green yellow red AURORA is powering the grid The machine works normally constant voltage or maximum power point tr...

Page 43: ...nalyses the maximum power point MPPT available from photovoltaic field G Y R 4 Faulty insulation to ground AURORA indicates that too low insulation leakage resistance was detected The problem could be...

Page 44: ...ified through Warning messages or Errors appearing on the LCD The tables below summarize the two types of messages that can be displayed MESSAGES indicate AURORA current state they are not caused by a...

Page 45: ...Int Error E007 IGBT Sat Sun Low W011 Bulk Undervoltage Int Error E009 Internal Error Internal Error Grid Fail W003 Grid Fail Grid parameters incorrect Int Error E010 Bulk Low Int Error E011 Ramp Fail...

Page 46: ...Z grid out of range Impedance out of range Int Error E024 Unknown Error Internal Error E025 Riso Low Log Only Low insulation leakage log only Int Error E026 Vref Error Reference voltage error VRef In...

Page 47: ...ges for operator 9 Alarm messages and fault indications During regular operation the display will cycle through available data Screen pages change every 5 seconds or you can manually scroll through th...

Page 48: ...4 Displays instant output voltage and gives information on whether this reading is within the allowed range 5 Displays instant output frequency and gives information on whether this reading is within...

Page 49: ...unctions in progress and restarts the connection section 5 5 2 System connection to the grid item 2 Missing grid Waiting sun 5 5 3 First stage checking the various electrical parameters GENERAL ISSUES...

Page 50: ...rmware 3A E day Daily quantity of energy produced day Energy saved for the day The value is expressed in the set currency 4A E tot Total energy produced since installation E par Partial energy produce...

Page 51: ...r the phase R current Fout measured instant value for the phase R frequency The same page is then available for phase S and phase T 9A Vin 1 instant value for the input voltage measured at input 1 Iin...

Page 52: ...f all previous steps are OK the inverter specified this on display first line together with current date and time In case of malfunction of the clock or other inverter parts that are not vital for inv...

Page 53: ...WN 3rd key on display to swap from one item to another Press ESC 1st key on display to go back to previous session described under section 5 5 3 Press ENTER 4th key on display to open sub menu of the...

Page 54: ...t since counter was last reset PPeak peak power value measured since partial counter was activated Val Money earned since counter was last reset CO2 Quantity of CO2 saved if compared to fossil fuel si...

Page 55: ...information E mon Total energy output during the month Val Money earned during the month CO2 Quantity of CO2 saved if compared to fossil fuel in the current month 5 5 6 6 Last 30 days Select Last 30...

Page 56: ...sidered Use ENTER to move to the next field from left to right Use ESC to go back to the previous field from right to left Press ESC repeatedly to go back to the previous menus as described under 5 5...

Page 57: ...ess DOWN to scroll numbers backwards from 9 to 0 Press UP to scroll numbers forward from 0 to 9 After entering the correct password press ENTER to gain access to the information contained in this sect...

Page 58: ...ally set them and match them to the inverters 5 5 7 2 Display set Use this function to set display features 1 Light display light setting Press MODE to set display backlighting After selecting Mode wi...

Page 59: ...n display as follows Use ENTER to move to the next digit from left to right Use ESC to go back to the previous digit from right to left Press ESC repeatedly to go back to the previous menus as describ...

Page 60: ...NTER to set the start voltage for the two channels individually 5 5 7 9 Alarm The inverter features an alarm function that activates opening or closing of a relay contact access to this relay is ensur...

Page 61: ...s only when an error signal is present i e in case of grid disconnection except for Input Under Voltage Fig 24 alarm contacts terminal board 5 5 7 10 Remote control Use this function to disable invert...

Page 62: ...ec to 3600 sec 5 5 7 12 Alarm Message The error message to be displayed can be programmed as follows Press ENTER to open the corresponding sub menu Select the desired function using the suitable arrow...

Page 63: ...o move to the next position from left to right Use ESC 1st key to move to the previous position from right to left Press ESC repeatedly to go back to the previous menus as described under 5 5 3 Use UP...

Page 64: ...e core cable two signal ones and one for ground connection This cable is routed through holes plugged off located at Inverter bottom See Fig 25 Supplied cable gland shall be applied in the relevant ho...

Page 65: ...ection terminals to RS 485 serial line and S2 switch 6 1 2 RJ12 Connectors As an alternative inverters RS485 serial connection both as single units or as daisy chain can be performed by means of the R...

Page 66: ...th multiple daisy chained inverters each unit must be assigned an address See paragraph 5 5 6 1 for instructions no how to edit addresses The line termination contact of the last inverter in the chain...

Page 67: ...added to the system at a later time when an RS 485 link is used remember to set back to OFF the switch of the inverter that was the last one RTN T R T R 1 st Aurora 2 nd Aurora Last Aurora S2 switch...

Page 68: ...on Resolution Name of measured variable Unit of measure ment Display Meas Max error Input voltage PV No 1 VP1 Vdc 1 V 250mV 2 Input voltage PV No 2 VP2 Vdc 1 V 250mV 2 Input current PV No 1 IP1 Adc 0...

Page 69: ...of 82 PVI 10 0 12 5 OUTD xx Rev 1 2 Resolution Name of measured variable Unit of measure ment Display Meas Max error Accumulated energy Energy Wh 1 Wh 4 Time counter Lifetime hh mm ss 1 s 0 2 Partial...

Page 70: ...e AURORA trouble free operation Nevertheless in case of inverter malfunction find and fix the fault as follows 9 Work in safety conditions as explained under 3 5 and following paragraphs check that co...

Page 71: ...Is light flashing or steady on 9 Which warning is displayed 9 Brief description of malfunction 9 Have you noticed whether malfunction can be reproduced 9 If so how 9 Have you noticed whether malfunct...

Page 72: ...0 Vdc 0 power output WARNING photovoltaic panels open loop voltage depends on ambient temperature open loop voltage increases when temperature decreases and you shall ensure that foreseen minimum temp...

Page 73: ...panels Panel voltage Max number of panels Panel voltage Max number of panels 25 21 6 39 28 8 29 43 2 19 20 22 0 38 29 4 28 44 0 19 15 22 4 37 29 9 28 44 9 18 10 22 8 37 30 5 27 45 7 18 5 23 3 36 31 0...

Page 74: ...from 360 Vdc to 750 Vdc Max short circuit current of each array 22 Adc Max operating input current of each array 18 Adc Max input power of each channel 1 6500 W 8000 W PV ground fault protection Suppl...

Page 75: ...tage nominal 400 Vrms phase phase 230 phase neutral Grid frequency maximum range from 47 to 63 Hz Grid frequency nominal 50 Hz Grid frequency operating range according to DK5940 standard from 49 72 to...

Page 76: ...7 8 97 3 Euro Efficiency 97 8 97 3 Euro Efficiency Internal consumption in standby 12 W Internal consumption at night 1 5 W Operating environment ambient temperature from 25 C to 60 C Case protection...

Page 77: ...le they also depend on input voltage grid voltage and power available from the photovoltaic field Thus AURORA will derate power during certain periods of the day according to the value of these parame...

Page 78: ...nnel Power derating conditions due to the ambient conditions and input voltage could also occur at the same time but power decrease will always refer to the lowest value measured 0 1000 2000 3000 4000...

Page 79: ...tion trigger time of max 300msec There are also three more trigger levels with threshold set at 30mA sec 60mA sec and 150mA sec respectively to manage quick variations of the fault current caused by a...

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