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Mounting the inverter

Please make sure the inverter is installed vertically, especially if it is installed outdoors.

Figure 13: Inverter clearances

The National Electric Code may require significant larger working clearances (see NEC Section

110.26)

Inverter should be mounted
at least 39“ (100 cm) from

the floor or ground surface.

>6"

(15.2 cm)

>6"

(15.2 cm)

>4"

(10 cm)

>39"

(100 cm)

>20"

(50.8 cm)

Inverter should be at least
20“ (50.8 cm) from any
ceiling surface

Summary of Contents for PVI 3800TL

Page 1: ...PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL PVI 7600TL Installation and Operation manual for ...

Page 2: ... users The technical instructions and illustrations contained in this manual are to be treated as confidential and no part may be reproduced without the prior written permission of SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES LLC Service engineers and end users may not divulge the information contained herein or use this manual for purposes other than those strictly connected with correct use of the equipment All informa...

Page 3: ...lation location 19 3 3 Mounting the inverter 20 3 4 Required torques for PVI inverters 22 4 Electrical connections 23 4 1 General safety 23 4 2 Utility AC voltage 24 4 3 AC circuit breaker requirements 26 4 4 Grounding electrode conductor GEC 26 4 5 Lightning and surge protection 26 4 6 Multiple inverters 26 4 7 PV string considerations 26 4 8 Inverter connections 27 4 8 1 General information 27 4...

Page 4: ...3 5 6 Setting values 45 6 Production Information 47 6 1 Overview 47 6 2 Current Data 48 6 3 Other statistics 49 6 4 Deleting statistics 51 7 Settings 52 7 1 Overview 52 7 2 Installation settings 52 7 2 1 Date and time 53 7 2 2 Date and time formats 53 7 2 3 Contrast 54 7 2 4 Grid selection 54 7 2 5 RS485 55 7 3 Grid feed in settings 56 7 4 Options settings 56 7 4 1 Shading 57 7 5 Standard menu 58 ...

Page 5: ...sport 68 10 4 Storage 69 10 5 Disposal 69 11 Technical data 69 11 1 FCC Compliance Information 72 11 2 Canadian Compliance Information 72 12 Appendix 73 12 1 Overview of setting options 73 12 2 Order numbers 74 12 3 Overview of menu structure 74 12 3 1 Go to menu function 74 12 3 2 Installation settings 100 75 12 3 3 Shading 210 76 12 3 4 Production information 400 76 12 3 5 Diagnostics and Alarms...

Page 6: ... 208V Delta AC Grid 24 18 208V 120V WYE AC Grid 25 19 240V Delta AC Grid 25 20 240V 120V Stinger AC Grid 25 21 480V Delta AC Grid 25 22 480V 277V WYE AC Grid 25 23 PVI 3800TL Inverter electrical diagram 28 24 PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL PVI 7600TL Inverter electrical diagram 28 25 Removing the wiring box cover 29 26 Wiring box conduit opening locations 30 27 Wiring box conduit plug removal 30 28 Conduit...

Page 7: ...sfy state and local jurisdiction regulations Before starting installation or commissioning of the Solectria PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL read through the entire manual and note all DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTICE statements All US electrical installations must comply and be in accordance with all the state local utility regu lations and National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Fo...

Page 8: ... and must be connected only by qualified personnel During operation the inverter wiring and connections can have hazardous voltages and currents present thus only authorized and qualified personnel shall install and or maintain the inverter During some operation instances the inverter chassis heatsink surfaces may become hot PV solar arrays produce hazardous voltages and currents when exposed to l...

Page 9: ...e energy Use of renewable energy sources can reduce levels of CO2 and other harmful gases in the atmo sphere produced by conventional power generation The inverter converts direct current from solar array into alternating current This enables you to feed your self produced solar energy into the electric grid Thanks to efficient MPP tracking maximum capacity utilization of the solar energy plant is...

Page 10: ...gree NEMA 4 IP65 water jet proof and dust proof and is protected by an anti corrosion finish The heat sink on the PVI 3800 7600TL inverters is designed in such a way that operation of the inverter is possible at ambient tempera tures from 13 F to 122 F 25 C to 50 C at full rated power and optimal efficiency for either 240 Vac or 208 Vac AC grids Aluminum fins designed into the back of the inverter...

Page 11: ...tilated cool and dry location Figure 1 Solectria PVI 3800 7600TL inverter output power vs ambient temperature curve 2 5 Inverter DC input voltage range Figure 2 Solectria PVI 3800TL DC input voltage range 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 30 C 40 C 50 C 60 C 70 C 80 C 100 Nom output pwr 200 V 100 Nom output pwr 380 V Nom output pwr 500 V Nominal Output Power Figure 1 demonstrates typical behavior f...

Page 12: ...ency of the inverter is obtained at input voltages 320V for 208V grid and input voltages 380V for 240V grid Figure 4 PVI 3800TL efficiency plot 2 6 Efficiency Figure 3 PVI 5200TL and PVI 7600TL PV input DC voltage range ...

Page 13: ...tors 3 LCD 4 Keypad 5 Mounting Bracket 6 Lockable DC Disconnect 7 Wiring Box Cover 8 Wiring Box 9 Conduit Plugs Figure 5 PVI 7600TL efficiency plot Figure 6 Exterior view of inverter main components 2 7 Equipment overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 ...

Page 14: ...a wall 6 Lockable DC Disconnect The DC disconnect is lockable and allows DC power to be discon nected from the inverter See figure 7 below 7 Wiring Box Cover This is the cover for the wiring compartment The removal procedure is shown on page 29 Please note the DC disconnnect must be in the OFF position before this cover can be removed 8 Wiring Box This is the compartment where all the wiring for t...

Page 15: ... Figure 8 Nameplate Label location The nameplate label is shown in figure 8 The inverter serial number can be found on the nameplate label Models PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL PVI 7600TL are not UL Listed by UL LLC as of the time of print of this manual ...

Page 16: ... and the equivalent label in French is located just above as shown in the illustration Figure 9 Location of Caution Labels The caution label located in the wiring box enclosure as shown above indicates that there is more than one live circuit WARNING MORE THAN ONE LIVE CIRCUIT See diagram in manual ...

Page 17: ...16 Figure 10 Dimensions of PVI 3800TL inverters Figure 11 Dimensions of PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL inverters ...

Page 18: ... 5 AC side Grounding Terminals 6 6 AC side Neutral 7 AC side L2 8 AC side L1 9 RS485 communication ports Terminals in figure 12 Wire size permitted Required torque 3 8 see location and descripti on above 14 6 AWG 2 5 16 mm2 10 5 in lbs 1 2 Nm Required torques for wiring box terminals Table 1 Required torques for wiring box terminals 9 8 ...

Page 19: ...ons are for use by qualified personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock refer all servicing to factory qualified service personnel No user service parts are contained inside the inverter The secondary short circuit current rating is increased at the trans fer connection point to the public electricity supply system by the nominal current of the connected inverter To reduce the risk of fir...

Page 20: ...m 10 Chose a mounting height for easy viewing of the display 11 Despite having a NEMA 4 IP65 enclosure with a soiling category III certification the inver ter must not be exposed to heavy soiling 12 Unused connectors and interfaces must be covered through sealing connectors All Solectria PVI inverters are 100 tested packaged in a heavy duty cardboard shipping carton and visually inspected before l...

Page 21: ...13 Inverter clearances The National Electric Code may require significant larger working clearances see NEC Section 110 26 Inverter should be mounted at least 39 100 cm from the floor or ground surface 6 15 2 cm 6 15 2 cm 4 10 cm 39 100 cm 20 50 8 cm Inverter should be at least 20 50 8 cm from any ceiling surface 15 2 cm 15 2 cm ...

Page 22: ...holes A or 4 holes B see Figure 14 You can use the mounting plate as a template for marking the positions of the boreholes 2 Tighten the screws firmly to the wall 4 72in 120mm 2 09in 53mm 5 91in 150mm 2 09in 53mm 1 97in 50mm 1 50in 38mm 0 256in 6 5mm 6 88in 174 8mm 9 45in 240mm Figure 15 Installing the mounting bracket and inverter on a wood stud wall ...

Page 23: ...the wall surface type 4 As the inverters are heavy they should be lifted out of the cardboard container by at least two persons PVI 3800TL weighs 42 lbs 19 kg and PVI 5200 6600 7600TL weigh 64 lbs 29 kg 5 With two people lift up the inverter and place it carefully onto the mounting bracket Install two locking nuts as shown in the figure 16 to secure the device 6 Check that the inverter is seated s...

Page 24: ...he PV solar array before wiring or con necting cable terminations Before connecting the Solectria PVI inverter to the AC distribution grid approval must be received by appropriate local utility as requi red by national and state interconnection regulations and must be connected only by qualified personnel Do not attempt to open or repair the inverter as the inverter is factory sealed to maintain i...

Page 25: ... Delta AC Grid Voltage range for 208 V nominal line to line 183 V 228 V Voltage range for 240 V nominal line to line 211 V 262 V Frequency Range 59 3 Hz 60 5 Hz AC connection voltage and frequency limits Table 3 AC connection voltage and frequency limits Figure 16 240V 120V Split Phase AC Grid The Solectria PVI inverters are grid tied to the public utility PVI inverters are software configurable v...

Page 26: ...25 Grid Configurations NOT Allowed Figure 21 480V Delta AC Grid Figure 22 480V 277V WYE AC Grid Figure 18 208V 120V WYE AC Grid Figure 20 240V 120V Stinger AC Grid Figure 19 240V Delta AC Grid ...

Page 27: ...I NFPA 70 or applicable local elec trical codes must be folllowed when determining maximum branch circuit over current protection requirements 4 4 Grounding Electrode Conductor GEC Per NEC 690 47 a GEC must be installed and the Grounding Electrode Terminal GET conduc tor must be sized in accordance with NEC article 250 166 The GET conductor should be termina ted at the GET screw terminal inside th...

Page 28: ... NFPA 70 and Compliance is the responsibility of the installer Ensure no live voltages are present on PV input and AC output circuits and verify that the DC disconnect AC disconnect and de dicated AC branch circuit breaker are in the OFF position before inverter installation PV solar arrays produce hazardous voltages and currents when exposed to light which can create an electrical shock hazard Us...

Page 29: ...28 B A Figure 23 PVI 3800TL Inverter electrical diagram B A C Figure 24 PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL Inverter electrical diagram D ...

Page 30: ...r arrays produce hazardous voltages and currents when exposed to light which can create an electrical shock hazard Using dark opaque sheets cover the PV solar array before wiring or con necting cable terminations WARNING AVERTISSEMENT 4 8 2 Opening the wiring box cover DANGER DANGER DC Disconnect switch in OFF position M6 screw head Figure 25 Removing the wiring box cover 1 Place DC Disconnect swi...

Page 31: ...ings as the wiring box enclosure will be damaged which will void the inverter warranty CAUTION PRUDENCE 1 in 1 in 1 in 1 in 1 2 in Figure 27 Wiring box conduit plug removal illustration showing the removal of a conduit plug The conduit plugs are removed by pla cing a flat blade screwdriver in the slot on the conduit plug face and turning while gripping the nut on the inside of the enclosure to ens...

Page 32: ...m wiring box DANGER DANGER 6 inches Risk of electric shock and fire Use only with PV modules with a maximum system voltage of rating of 600V or Higher Electric shock hazard The DC conductors of this photovoltaic system are ungrounded and may be energized Electric shock hazard The DC conductors of this photovoltaic system are ungrounded but will become intermittently grounded without indication whe...

Page 33: ...com biner is recommended 3 Connect the negative lead from each PV array string to 1 of the PV_Negative Terminals B in the wiring box compartment Using a 3 16 4 mm flat blade cabinet screw driver tighten the screw terminal to 10 5 in lbs 1 2 Nm of torque 4 Verify Inverter to wiring box compartment connections DC wiring board assembly BLACK wire goes to PV_Positive Terminal A WHITE wire goes to PV_N...

Page 34: ...d never exceed the Maximum Series Fuse Rating provided by the module manufacturer This value is typically listed on the module label WARNING AVERTISSEMENT NOTICE AVIS 4 8 5 1 1 Calculating the minimum string fuse per NEC Article 690 The minimum string fuse size is calculated by multiplying the module Isc x 1 56 Thus if we are using modules that have an Isc 6 25 A we would calculate our minimum str...

Page 35: ...pt Rating 10 kA 600 Vdc UL and CSA approval of the fuse is mandatory String fuses can be sized from 1 A to max 20 A and rated for 600 Vdc Please see above sec 4 9 8 1 1 for calculating string fuse size 4 8 5 2 String fuse replacement 4 8 5 1 2 Generic fuse properties DANGER DANGER Ensure no live voltages are present on PV input and AC output circuits and verify that the DC disconnect AC disconnect...

Page 36: ...ocedure for replacing string fuses 4 8 6 Inverter AC output wire connections Read all of the instructions cautions and warnings for the Solectria PVI Inverter and associated PV array documentati on Installation and commissioning must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local state and National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 requirements Ensure no live voltages are present on PV...

Page 37: ...e cross section and wire length Pages 37 38 contain diagrams for each PVI inverter model to help determine the best wire size for your particular installation Solectria recommends you select a wire size and length to ensure a maximum voltage loss between 1 2 Please note that the diagrams only offer ap proximate voltage loss and more precise voltage loss should be calculated by a licensed electri c...

Page 38: ...e loss 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG Figure 33 PVI 3800TL AC voltage loss with different wire sizes and lengths PVI 7600TL Percentage of voltage loss with 208 V AC and 240 V AC service The load used in the calculation is the max continuous AC current of the inverter 2 0 1 6 1 2 0 8 0 4 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 One way distance in feet Percent of voltage loss 8 AW G 6 AWG Figure 34 PVI 7600TL AC voltage lo...

Page 39: ...Mount the AC disconnect if required by local AHJ close enough to the inverter 2 Install conduit fitting and conduit into the wiring box compartment from AC disconnect or utility service panel 3 Thread the inverter s AC output wires through cup piece of conduit and loosely fit the conduit into the inverter s open conduit fitting and the DC disconnect or junction box conduit fitting 4 Route AC wirin...

Page 40: ...Connect RED L1 wire to the L1 terminal D and using a 3 16 4 mm flat blade cabi net screw driver tighten the screw terminal to to 10 5 in lbs 1 2 Nm of torque Connect BLACK L2 wire to the L2 terminal C and using a 3 16 4 mm flat blade cabinet screw driver tighten the screw terminal to to 10 5 in lbs 1 2 Nm of torque 4 8 7 Inverter RS485 communication connections WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Read all of th...

Page 41: ...d Rate Programmable 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 default 19200 Data Bit 8 Stop Bit 1 Parity N A 5 Commissioning the PV system Read all of these instructions cautions and warnings for the Solectria PVI inverter and associated PV array documentation WARNING AVERTISSEMENT WARNING AVERTISSEMENT Installation and commissioning must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local state and ...

Page 42: ...onnections 5 2 Display and Keypad ESC A Display B Keys 5 2 1 Components No Label Designation Color A POWER Power Green B GROUND FAULT Ground Fault Red C ERROR Error Yellow Information on the LED messages is provided in 9 Diagnosis and maintenance p 59 5 1 Status LEDs 5 2 2 Display layout Time 12h Date DD MM YYYY Format The display has 4 rows of 20 characters each The first row contains the name of...

Page 43: ...500 User settings Most menu names consist of a three digit number and a menu title See 12 3 Overview of menu structure for an overview of the complete menu structure 5 2 4 General menu structure 1 Turn on the DC disconnect put in closed position 2 Check for inverter initialization all 3 LED indicators are illuminated 3 Turn on the dedicated 2 pole 240 Vac 208 Vac circuit breaker in the building el...

Page 44: ...view of the commissioning steps 1 Check all connections and cables for damage and correct seating Correct the installation if necessary 2 Switch on the DC disconnect The startup process of the inverter begins After the startup process and the automatic self test the initial commissioning procedure of the inverter starts and the Installation menu is displayed 3 Select a grid Continue Grid US 208 D ...

Page 45: ...0 19200 38400 the standard is 19200 6 Select Continue and press the key Continue Baud Rate 19200 1 RS485 The last menu is displayed to reselection ESC ENTER to confirm Commissioning is now finished 7 Press the key to finish commissioning NOTICE AVIS Connecting multiple inverters via RS485 If multiple inverters are to be connected via RS485 select a different ID for each inverter This ID will also ...

Page 46: ...cedure is the same for all configurable parameters Example Setting the date Keys Action Result 1 Press the keys in the main menu to select the Install settings menu 2 Press the key to open the 100 Install settings installation settings menu Date and time Display settings 100 Install settings 3 Press the key to open the 110 Date and time menu Time 13 10 20pm Date 18 06 2013 110 Date and time Format...

Page 47: ... the keys to set the day Time 13 10 20pm Date 15 07 2013 110 Date and time Format 9 Press the key to adopt the new value Time 13 10 20pm Date 15 07 2013 110 Date and time Format The digits for the last value in this case the year flash 10 Use the keys to set the year Time 13 10 20pm Date 15 07 2014 110 Date and time Format 11 Press the key to adopt the new value The value is adopted and the editin...

Page 48: ...ion info menu item in the main menu The 400 Production info menu is displayed Structure of the 400 Production info menu Sub menu Content Description 410 Current data Current data for power AC PV insulation 6 2 Current data 420 Day statistics Statistics for AC PV and ISO 6 3 Other statistics 430 Week statistics 440 Month statistics 450 Year statistics 460 Total statistics 470 Feed in settings Setti...

Page 49: ... Current overview Current power and energy generation for the current day Current operating state see 8 Diagnosis and maintenance If there are messages the list of messages can be opened by pres sing the key For a detailed description see chapter 8 Diagnosis and maintenance 412 Current data AC Displays for voltage frequency current active power P reactive power Q L1 Freq _ __Hz L1 Current _ _A 412...

Page 50: ...tion resistances R iso _kΩ R iso _kΩ 41B Current isolat 6 3 Other statistics Menu 420 Day statistics 430 Week statistics 440 Month statistics 450 Year statistics 460 Total statistics 490 History Example display Day stat ISO Day stat PV 420 Day statistics Day stat AC The statistics for day week month year and total production time all offer the same type of data The 490 History menu shows the stati...

Page 51: ... stat AC 461 Total stat AC Displays for Δf Minimum maximum frequency Imax Maximum current ΔU Minimum maximum voltage Pmax Maximum active power Qmax Maximum reactive power Qmin Minimum reactive power L1 ΔU V L1 Imax A 421 Day stat AC L1 Δf Hz 422 Day stat DC Displays for 432 Week stat DC Pmax Maximum power 442 Month stat DC Imax Maximum current 452 Year stat DC Umax Maximum voltage 462 Total stat D...

Page 52: ...e statistics contain the same information as the menus 421 422 and 423 Revenue USD Runtime h 491 Day 18 06 2013 Energy Wh 6 4 Deleting statistics Reset month stat Reset week stat 471 Statistics Reset day stat 2 Use the keys to select the statistic you wish to delete e g Reset day stat and press the key A confirmation query is displayed Description All statistics can be deleted except for 410 Curre...

Page 53: ...is chapter describes how to edit the configurable settings Installation settings 7 2 Installation settings Grid feed in settings 7 3 Grid feed in settings Options settings 7 4 Options settings Standard menu 7 5 Standard menu Information on operating the display is provided in 5 2 Display and keypad 7 2 Installation settings Configurable settings Date time Date and time format Contrast Grid selecti...

Page 54: ...ate Feedly configurable according to the selected date format Time Time Feedly configurable according to the selected time format Description 7 2 2 Date and time formats Menu 111 Format Menu access Main menu Install settings Date and time Format Example display Time 13 10 20pm Date DD MM YYYY 111 Format Description Display text Designation Description Date Date format DD MM YYYY DD MM YYYY DD MM Y...

Page 55: ...he PV system Always first contact the Solectria Support Team before changing the selected grid DANGER DANGER NOTICE AVIS You always require a PIN in order to enter the grid selection mode You require a new PIN each time you wish to select a new grid You obtain a PIN from the Solectria Support Team on request You must provide a key in order to receive a PIN You will find the key in the menu 132 Gri...

Page 56: ...t and press the key to proceed to the next digit After entering the full PIN the word Confirm flashes PIN 1234 Confirm Key 132 Grid change Grid US 208 D 5 Press the key to confirm the entered PIN The Installation menu is displayed continue Language English Installation 6 Start the commissioning of the inverter see 5 Commissioning the PV system 7 2 5 RS485 Menu 111 Format Menu access Main menu Inst...

Page 57: ...connected to the last inverter in the series see 4 8 7 Inverter RS485 Communication Connections 7 3 Grid feed in settings Menu 470 Feed in settings Menu access Main menu Production info Feed in settings Example display Description Configurable parameters Display text Designation Description Currency Currency No pre defined values USD kWh USD kWh No pre defined values The amount USD per kWh is requ...

Page 58: ...itched on if shadows regularly pass slowly over the PV modules in the course of a day These types of moving shadows can be caused by chimneys or trees for example This option has a relatively small effect in the case of fast moving shadows e g from passing clouds The option is set depending on the size of the shading Configurable parameters Display text Designation Description Mode Mode Disabled E...

Page 59: ... menu numbers 1 Press the key to enter the menu number The first digit flashes 2 Enter the first digit of the menu number using the keys You can only set menu numbers that actually exist The name of the associated menu is displayed in the fourth display row 3 Once you have set the first digit press the key The second digit flashes 4 Enter the second and third digit in the same manner 5 Press the k...

Page 60: ...ailure mode the inverter will not produce power Different influencing factors are assigned to the individual operating states These influencing factors are divided into the following categories Non critical factors Non critical factors are for example the self test or a DC voltage that is too low due to bad wea ther Non critical factors are therefore not failures Events Events are usually caused o...

Page 61: ...Normal operation Limited operation e g Self test General warning messages For external events External events For internal failures Warning 3 digit number General failure messages For external events External events For internal failures Failure 3 digit number Insulation or grounding failure Insulation The software defines which events trigger a warning and which events trigger a failure The actua...

Page 62: ...ist of all external events 482 Change events A list of parameter changes made via the display or via RS485 8 2 1 Overview 8 2 2 External events menu Menu 481 External events Menu access Main menu Production info Event journal External events Example display Begin L1 Islanding 481 External events 18 06 2013 17 29 56 The external event message has the following structure 2nd line Date and time when ...

Page 63: ...rameter new value 8 2 3 Change events menu Menu 482 Change events Menu access Main menu Production info Event journal Change events Example display Max power 90 Max power 100 482 Change events 18 06 13 17 29 56 D The parameter change entry has the following structure Description The 482 Change events menu contains a chronological list of all changes to parameters influen cing the energy production...

Page 64: ... External events The menu contains a list of all active messages relating to external events and insulation ground ing 2 press the key again The 480 Event journal menu containing the detailed message text is displayed see 8 2 Event journal Change events External events 480 Event journal 3 Select the entry External events and press the key again Change events External events 480 Event journal 8 3 1...

Page 65: ...orrection Warning Internal failure Warning three digit number Please contact Solectria Support Failure Internal failure Failure three digit number Please contact Solectria Support L1 Voltage failure AC overvoltage or undervoltage on phase L Check the grid voltage shown on the display menu 412 Current data AC If no voltage is present check the circuit breaker L1 Frequency error AC high frequency or...

Page 66: ...ISO startup fail The startup insulation is too low Check the insulation resistance at the DC side of the PV modules PV1 ISO running fail Residual current beyond the safety standard Check the insulation resistance at the DC side of the PV modules 8 3 2 Internal failures Warning 123 Day _Wh 411 Current data L1 _W Failure 351 Day _Wh 411 Current data L1 _W In the case of internal failures always cont...

Page 67: ...internal temperature of the inverter is between 45 and 70 C Check the ventilation of the inverter Prevent direct sunlight on reaching the inverter 8 4 Displaying grid settings Menu 131 View grid setup Menu access Main menu Install settings Grid selection View grid setup Example display Fnom Hz Grid US 208 D 131 View grid setup If a power limit was set when the inverter was commissioned then the fo...

Page 68: ...nnected Never open the inverter The inverter contains no compo nents that are user serviceable Opening the cover will void the warranty Ensure that the inverter is not covered during operation Regularly clean the inverter to prevent soiling of the enclosure DANGER DANGER 9 Repair Danger of death from hazardous voltage Hazardous voltage exists while the inverter is operating Hazard ous voltage may ...

Page 69: ...n open the DC disconnect Verify absence of DC voltage before removing conductors Danger of injury due to heavy weight The inverter is heavy see 11 Techical Data p 71 Incorrect handling can lead to injuries The inverter must be lifted and carried by two people DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER WARNING AVERTISSEMENT 10 1 Removal 1 Switch off the AC breaker and verify absense of AC voltage 2 Open the DC di...

Page 70: ...PP tracker 18 A per MPP tracker 20 A per MPP trachker DC disconnect Internal MPP tracker 1 2 2 2 MPP efficiency 99 8 static 99 5 dynamic Always store the inverter in the original packaging or packaging of the same quality Observe the specifications relating to storage conditions described in chapter 11 Technical data 10 5 Disposal Dispose of the inverter in a technically appropriate manner accordi...

Page 71: ... V 31 7 A 208 V 27 5 A 240 V 31 7 A 208 V 31 7 A 240 V Max current 16 A 25 A 32 A 32 A Nominal frequency 60 Hz Frequency range 59 3 60 5 Hz Night consumption 1 W Total harmonic distortion norminal power 3 Power factor norminal power 0 99 Reactive power capability Yes GENERAL SPECIFICATION PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL PVI 7600TL Max efficiency 98 CEC efficiency 97 5 Operating temperature 13 158...

Page 72: ...rface RS485 Display 3 LEDs 4 line LCD Enclosure material Aluminum STANDARDS DIRECTIVES PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL PVI 7600TL Electronics protection rating NEMA 4 To Be Certified Safety UL 1741 CSA 22 2 No 107 01 To Be Certified SW Approval UL 1998 To Be Certified Isolation Monitor Interrupt IMI NEC 690 35 UL1741 CRD To Be Certified Anti islanding protection IEEE 1547 IEEE 1547 1 To Be Certif...

Page 73: ...ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from ...

Page 74: ...Contrast Standard menu For selecting the display to be shown when no key has been pressed for a certain period of time 800 Standard 7 5 Standard menu Monitoring RS485 settings For setting the RS485 ID and the baud rate and for switching the termination resistor on and off 150 RS485 7 2 5 RS485 Showing statistics Showing statistics on the display 400 Production info 6 Production information Feed in...

Page 75: ...o menu function 1 To open the Go to menu function press and hold the ESC key on the inverter for at least 3 seconds Go to menu opens Menu 000 Go to menu 2 Press the key to enter the menu number The first digit flashes 3 Enter the first digit of the menu number using the keys Press the key when you are finished The second digit flashes 4 Enter the second and third digit in the same manner 5 Press t...

Page 76: ...rmat Date and time formats 111 Format Explanation Date DD MM YYYY Date format Time 24h Time format 12h or 24h 120 Display settings Explanation Contrast 10 1 10 130 Grid selection Explanation 131 View grid setup Actual grid settings 132 Grid change Set a different grid 140 RS485 Explanation ID If multiple inverters are connected via RS485 then each inverter must have a different ID 1 254 Baud rate ...

Page 77: ...s for the current day 430 Week statistics Statistics for the current calendar week 440 Month statistics Statistics for the current calendar month 450 Year statistics Statistics for the current calendar year 460 Total statistics Statistics for the entire operating period 470 Feed in settings Settings for currency and revenue per kWh 480 Event journal Messages off events 490 History Power and energy...

Page 78: ... Voltage L1 Freq Hz Frequency L1 Current A Phase current L1 P W Active power L1 Q Var Apparent power L1 DC inj mA Feed in current 416 Current data PV Explanation PV1 Voltage V Voltage on the PV side PV1 Current A Current on the PV side 41A Date and time Explanation Date 18 06 2013 Current date Time 15 05 19 Current time 41B Current insulation Explanation R iso kΩ Insulation resistance at DC ...

Page 79: ...tatistics 460 Total statistics 470 Feed in settings 480 Event journal 490 History 421 Day statistics AC Explanation Energy Wh Energy Runtime h Runtime Revenue USD Revenue L1 Imax A Maximum current L1 Pmax W Maximum active power L1 Qmax Var Maximum apparent power L1 Qmin Var Minimum apparent power 431 Week statistics AC 441 Month statistics AC 451 Year statistics AC 461 Total statistics AC ...

Page 80: ...ctive power L1 Qmax Var Maximum apparent power L1 Qmin Var Minimum apparent power 492 Day 493 Day 494 Day 495 Day 496 Day 497 Day 422 Day statistics DC Explanation PV1 Imax A Max current PV1 Umax V Max voltage PV1 Pmax W Max power 432 Week statistics DC 442 Month statistics DC 452 Year statistics DC 462 Total statistics DC ...

Page 81: ... Explanation 481 External events Overview of all external events and insulation grounding problems 482 Change events Overview of all parameter changes 12 3 5 Diagnostics and Alarms 600 The reports that are displayed depend on the grid that has been set Internal log is always displayed 600 Diagnostic Alarm Explanation 620 Internal log Firmware update 13 3 6 Software version inverter data 700 700 In...

Page 82: ...allation example on a 3 phase 208 or 240 VAC electrical system 12 3 7 Standard menu 800 800 Standard menu Explanation Menu number Number of the menu that is to be displayed as the standard menu 12 5 Wiring diagrams ...

Page 83: ...y is the California Energy Commission Efficiency rating a performance rating for modules and inverters based on the real environment that a system will be in CSA Abbreviation for the Canadian Standards Association DC Abbreviation for Direct Current EMC The Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC concerns the technical and legal basics of the mutual influencing of electrical devices through electromagne...

Page 84: ...mized so that the efficiency is at its maximum in case of operation with nominal power Nominal current Nominal current is the absorbed current in case of electrical devices if the device is supplied with the nominal voltage and yields its nominal power PE In electric systems and cables a protective earth conductor is frequently employed This is also called grounding wire protective grounding devic...

Page 85: ...converts DC direct voltage into AC voltage and or direct current into alternating current String Designates a group of electrical PV modules switched in series String inverter inverter concept The PV generator is divided up into individual strings which feed into the grid over their own string inverters in each case In this way the installation is considerably facilitated and the gain decrease whi...

Page 86: ... Renewables Limited Warranties are provided by Solectria Renewables LLC Solectria Renewables and cover defects in workmanship and materials Solectria Renewables price for the products is based on inclusion of these limited warranty provisions and disclaimers In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Limited Warranty and any terms and conditions proposed by purchasers of Solectria Renewa...

Page 87: ...d by the Limited Warranty Solectria Renewables will at its sole option use new and or reconditioned parts in perfor ming warranty repair and or replacements Solectria Renewables reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement of the product All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Solectria Ren...

Page 88: ...performed according to the Solectria Renewables Return Material Authorization Policy In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Solectria Renewables Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the pr...

Page 89: ...INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT ANY IMPLIED WARRRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER INSTALLER ABILITY ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITED BY LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY IMPLI...

Page 90: ...t Solectria Renewables products are not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Solectria Renewables makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes 4 0 Return Material Authorization Policy Please review our Return Merchandise Authorization Policy below 4 1 Obtaining a required Return Material Authorization Before returning a pro...

Page 91: ... problem Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Solectria Renewables customer service representative Returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits ...

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