PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300
Installation and Operation Manual
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Fig 2.3.3
Remove the hole covers where the conduits will enter and exit.
The following three sections describe the wiring for the AC, DC, and communication ports. The AC and DC wiring shall be
done in the wiring box of the PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300. There is a pair of DC terminal blocks, DC fuse, a bypass terminal
block, two (2) RJ-45 connectors, and one (1) AC terminal block in the wiring box as shown in the Figure 2.3.5. The DC
terminal blocks are used to connect up to 4 PV strings that will parallel connected in the wiring box (3 strings for the PVI
3000), or the fuse bypass terminal can be used if the fused combiner feature is not needed. The RJ-45 connectors are used for
external communication to a remote computer or communication gateway. The AC terminal block is used to connect to the
building/utility grid through a circuit breaker in the building distribution panel.
AC Terminal Block
PV String Fuse
Ground Bar
GFDI Fuse
RJ45-R
RJ45-L
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Fig 2.3.5
Wiring box bottom view
WARNING!
All electrical work shall be done in accordance with the local and national electrical codes and with
the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70 and should follow the important safety
instructions in this manual.
Fuse bypass terminal(s)
