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OPERATION and MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

for

MODEL PV-100208

100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter

Document #151700

Revision B  October 13, 2003

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 - THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

FOR XANTREX TECHNOLOGY MODEL PV-100208 GRID TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER
THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PV-
100208.

Xantrex Technology Inc.

161-G SOUTH VASCO ROAD

Livermore, CA 94550

(925) 245-5400

Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc.

Summary of Contents for PV-100208

Page 1: ...SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUALCONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR XANTREX TECHNOLOGYMODELPV 100208 GRID TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER THAT SHALLBE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATIONAND...

Page 2: ...terconnectionWiring 3 4 InitialTurnOnProcedure 3 6 Operation Section 4 DescriptionofSystemOperation 4 1 Operation Features 4 2 Operator Interface 4 3 ManualStateTransitions 4 5 AutomaticStateTransitio...

Page 3: ...ociated control electronics The PV 100208 control software provides for complete overall system control with a variety of protection and safety features MAJOR COMPONENTS The major components of the PV...

Page 4: ...minated power bus DC capacitor bank and an aluminum extrusion heat sink with a cooling fan The fan is located above the matrix heatsink The PV array is tied logically to the matrix DC bus via the DC i...

Page 5: ...he necessary DC power supplies to support its operation INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS COMPLIANCE The PV 100208 has been tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories to be in compliance with UL1741 Stati...

Page 6: ...b m A m u m i x a M C 0 5 y t i d i m u H e v i t a l e R g n i s n e d n o c n o N 5 9 o T n o i t a v e l E t e e f 0 0 6 6 e v o b a d e t a r e D s e h c n i n i s n o i s n e m i D 0 2 X 5 6 7 X...

Page 7: ...o be used as a load break PV disconnect In the event a disconnect switch is opened while the PV 100208 is processing power from the PV array the contact block will signal the PCU to stop processing po...

Page 8: ...lt condition will remain until the utility voltage and frequency have returned to normal for 5 minutes This method has been extensively tested and proven to exceed the requirements of UL 1741 1 Turn t...

Page 9: ...risdiction when selecting an isolation transformer configuration If a WYE wound transformer is used to interface with the utility it is not necessary to connect the neutral X0 to ground The PV 100208...

Page 10: ...rical Code ANSI NFPA 70 All power conductors interfacing to the PV 100208 should be sized in accordance with the National Electric CodeANSI NFPA70 and local codes Large gauge wire must have a minimum...

Page 11: ...Technology Inc DOCUMENT 151700 3 3 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Cable Entry Area Lift Here Cable Entry Area Array Grounding NEC 690 41 42 requires the PV array to be earth grounded The PV 100208 chassis is...

Page 12: ...e PV 100208 positive phasing sequence must be maintained throughout the installation process Refer to the System Schematic in Section 7 of this manual for proper phasing convention The following wires...

Page 13: ...tenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc DOCUMENT 151700 3 5 Isolation Transformer H1 X1 X2 H2 H3 X3 Chassis Gnd Wiring Diagram PV 100208 Inverter To Single Point Electrical Distribution S...

Page 14: ...lation transformer If the wires are marked verify they follow the sequence on the line side of the isolation transformer and circuit breaker Verify the utility conductors are properly connected to the...

Page 15: ...nter then 19 This is line voltage frequency being read by the PCU It should read 60 0 0 5 0 7 Verify the On Off switch is in the Off position Close the PV array string disconnect switches Close the PV...

Page 16: ...etailed description of PV 100208 state transitions The PV100208 should not cycle if the setpoints are set properly Some field adjustable parameters are password protected and may only be changed by tr...

Page 17: ...ithin acceptable limits and the request is valid within the state machine the PV 100208 will initiate the proper sequence of operations necessary to progress to the requested goal state Refer to Figur...

Page 18: ...requency excursion outside of preset limits the PV 100208 will stop operation and annunciate a fault at the operator interface Once the utility voltage has stabilized within acceptable limits for a pe...

Page 19: ...PPT Ramp T Once the PV voltage is ramped to the reference setpoint the PCU begins to adjust the commanded PV voltage around the reference setpoint seeking maximum PV power The power tracker may only...

Page 20: ...voltage and frequency has been provided as a simulation tool to verify the PV 100208 accurately detects and responds to a utility excursion This test should only be performed by a trained service tech...

Page 21: ...This will ask for a password Enter the password and press the ENTER button The LCD will prompt Change Goal State Press ENTER again The goal state menu will show on the LCD Scroll through the goal stat...

Page 22: ...erating voltage 300 Vdc the PV 100208 will transition to Sleeping To exit the Manual Current mode the user must manually command the PV 100208 to either Power Tracking or Sleeping AUTOMATIC STATE TRAN...

Page 23: ...for a period of five minutes the PV 100208 will automatically clear the fault then resume normal operation ISOLATION PROCEDURE The following procedure should be followed to de energize the PV 100208 f...

Page 24: ...hooting After disconnect all sources of power wait at least 5 minutes for internal capacitors to discharge H Fault triggered by hardware S Fault triggered by software 0000 No Faults No fault condition...

Page 25: ...x Failure to Turn Off S Software was not able turn on or turn off the indicated switching matrix Attempt to clear the fault by either cycling control power or pressing the black reset button in the lo...

Page 26: ...ax AC Volt Possible causes SSR 1 inoperable Contactor K1 inoperable Utility voltage exceeded the allowable limit This fault is self clearing Once the utility voltage has recovered within the acceptabl...

Page 27: ...tact your Xantrex Technology distributor for assistance or service YY27 Line Over Current Fault S Current in one phase of the matrix has exceeded the allowable limit The faulted phase is indicated by...

Page 28: ...CT wiring Verify the wiring between the PCU and the CT is properly connected and undam aged Refer to the system schematic in Section 7 CT defective Locate the current transducer for the PV leg in ques...

Page 29: ...ent Fan Operation Verify proper operation of the heatsink cooling fan located above the matrix heatsink The fan operates when the K1 contactor is closed Remove any debris from the fan Internal Circula...

Page 30: ...he on position After a 15 second initialization period and a 5 minute wake up period the PV 100208 will automati cally begin power tracking given the PV voltage is greater than the PV start voltage se...

Page 31: ...o C s e c r u o S t l u a F S H 2 6 0 0 h g i H o o T y c n e u q e r F e n i L S 3 6 0 0 w o L o o T e g a t l o V e n i L S 4 6 0 0 h g i H o o T e g a t l o V e n i L S A 2 1 0 t u O e m i T t p u...

Page 32: ...V A N A N e g a t l o V e n i L o t e n i L t n e r r u C A e n i L 8 d a e R s m r A A N A N t n e r r u C B e n i L 9 d a e R s m r A A N A N t n e r r u C C e n i L 0 1 d a e R s m r A A N A N r e...

Page 33: ...r W s t l o V 0 2 2 V 3 8 1 3 8 1 e g a t l o V C A m u m i n i M t n i o p t e s t l u a f C A m u m i x a M y c n e u q e r F 4 3 e t i r W z H z H 3 9 5 5 0 6 5 0 6 y c n e u q e r F C A m u m i x...

Page 34: ...T l l i w r e k c a r t r e w o p e h t f f o e c n e r e f e r e h t t a e g a t l o v e t a l u g e r t n i o p t e s f f O 0 n O 1 e t a R T P P 5 4 e t i r W c e S 0 0 1 T 1 0 5 0 e t a r e t a d...

Page 35: ...is at the Customer s expense Return transportation and insurance expense shall be borne by Xantrex For floor mounted inverter products generally 30 kW in rating and above warranty repairs or replacem...

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Page 41: ...AC 12 1 B1 1 151187 01 Fan 1 4 HP 208VAC 1 Phase 13 1 B2 1 151023 01 Fan 120V 4 Internal 14 1 PS1 1 160006 01 Power Supply Single Out 15VDC 15 2 TB4 6 1 150343 04 Block Terminal 5 Pos 16 1 TB5 1 1503...

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Page 43: ...tor Xantrex Technology Part Description 1 1 1 151575 01 Fab Enclosure AC Interface PV100208 2 1 1 151665 01 Fab Panel Encl AC PV100208 3 1 S1 1 151669 01 Switch Dscnct Non Fuse 600V 400A 4 3 F1 3 1 15...

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Page 45: ...gnator Xantrex Technology Part Description 1 1 1 151576 01 Encl DC Inter PV100208 2 1 1 151666 01 Fab Panel Encl DC PV100208 3 1 S2 1 151669 02 Switch Dscnct Non Fuse 600V 600A 4 1 S5 1 151670 01 Cont...

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