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OPERATION and MAINTENANCE

MANUAL

for

MODEL PV-30208

30 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter

Document #151315

Revision E November 17, 2003

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

- THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

FOR XANTREX TECHNOLOGY MODEL PV-30208 GRID TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER
THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PV-
30208.

Xantrex Technology Inc.

161-G SOUTH VASCO ROAD

Livermore, CA 94551

(925) 245-5400

Summary of Contents for PV-30208

Page 1: ...SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUALCONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR XANTREX TECHNOLOGYMODELPV 30208 GRID TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER THAT SHALLBE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATIONAND M...

Page 2: ...ons 3 2 InterconnectionWiring 3 4 InitialTurnOnProcedure 3 7 Operation Section 4 DescriptionofSystemOperation 4 1 Operation Features 4 2 Operator Interface Panel LCD 4 5 ExampleofNormalSystemOperation...

Page 3: ...nd associated control electron ics The PV 30208 control software provides for complete overall system control with the required protective and safety features MAJOR COMPONENTS The major components of...

Page 4: ...ment circuits A C contactor controls and binary I O circuitry DSP The DSP board interfaces to the modulator board through a PC104 interface bus The DSP board is designed to the industry standard PC 10...

Page 5: ...S C 0 5 o t 0 4 g n i t a R e r u t a r e p m e T t n e i 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...

Page 6: ...c for further detail Upon detection of 10 amps of ground fault current the PV 30208 executes an orderly shutdown and annunciates a ground fault at the operator interface The PV 30208 will remain fault...

Page 7: ...ow unity In the event of a utility outage these adjustments destabilize the feedback between the inverter and the remaining load resulting in an over under frequency or voltage condition The PV 30208...

Page 8: ...l be damaged internally at power up Utility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements The utility side windings of the isolation transformer are configured WYE and must match the voltage at the utility...

Page 9: ...with applicable installation standards for additional clearance requirements Installation The PV 30208 is designed to be both floor mounted or wall mounted The following procedures de scribes mounting...

Page 10: ...AND INITIAL TURN ON PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc DOCUMENT 151315 3 3 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Cable Entry Access Panel...

Page 11: ...ucer CT1 in illustration This circuit is active when the PV array is grounded as de scribed in the previous section In the event of a greater than 10 amp ground fault the PV 30208 will execute an orde...

Page 12: ...phase over currents and will result in damage to the PV 30208 Also insure that this neutral is not bonded to the isola tion transformer frame System electrical ground to the isolation transformer chas...

Page 13: ...03 Xantrex Technology Inc DOCUMENT 151315 3 6 Wiring Diagram Frame Ground Line Circuit Breaker PV 30208 Inverter To Single Point Electrical Distribution System Ground PV Array Xantrex Combiner Box Opt...

Page 14: ...208 These steps are to be followed sequentially Do not continue if any of the steps or results are unclear Refer to Section 4 for a detailed description of system operation Refer to Section 5 for faul...

Page 15: ...ed line 1 of the LCD will read Shutdown indicating the PV 30208 is idle Close all PV array string disconnect switches if present Close the main PV disconnect switch if present Turn the on off switch t...

Page 16: ...grid the PV 30208 will wait 5 minutes before starting This insures the PV voltage is not transient in nature and keeps the system from cycling during unstable irradiance conditions Power Tracking The...

Page 17: ...ne voltage limit of 220 5 the minimum required DC input voltage is approxi mately 320Vdc At the factory set low line voltage limit of 196Vac the minimum required DC input voltage is approximately 282V...

Page 18: ...olar PV array configurations the ground wire must be connected between TBDC and TB NEUT terminal blocks see the following diagram for clarification and the system schematic in Section 7 A jumper wire...

Page 19: ...the control software determines if it is necessary to make adjustments to the start voltage setpoint If the PV 30208 wakes up and determines that there is insufficient PV array power to support inver...

Page 20: ...of the fault condition Line 3 Bus Voltage or Fault Code This line reports the Bus Voltage in volts If the PV 30208 is faulted this line will report a code for the fault condition Line 4 Inverter Outpu...

Page 21: ...ed initializing the PV 30208 will remain in standby until adequate PV voltage is available 5 minutes after the PV start voltage has been reached the PV 30208 will synchronize to the utility grid and b...

Page 22: ...s showing valid ranges and the factory default settings Many of these parameters are specific to domestic or European operation Changing parameters not applicable to the region of operation will not a...

Page 23: ...L 0 3 0 3 z H 1 0 5 0 a t l e D n i M q e r F y c n e u q e r F e n i L w o L l e v e L 0 3 0 3 z H 1 0 5 0 y a l e D x a M q e r F e l b a w o l l A m u m i x a M A o T e s n o p s e R e m i T y c n...

Page 24: ...p m a R _ T P P e m i T p m a R T P P 0 6 1 d n o c e S 1 0 2 p e t S _ V _ T P P p e t S e g a t l o V T P P 0 0 1 1 0 C D V 1 0 1 t n e c r e P _ I _ x a M _ T P P t u p t u O d e d n a m m o C t n...

Page 25: ...r will follow a text description The fault description will remain displayed until the fault has been corrected and cleared Each fault is described on the following page Fault Clearing Faults may be c...

Page 26: ...x 0 t l u a F t n e r r u C d n u o r G 0 0 0 8 x 0 e g a t l o V r e v O s u B C D 0 0 0 4 x 0 t l u a F t e s f f O T C 0 0 0 0 8 e c n a l a b m I t n e r r u C 0 0 0 0 0 1 FAULT DESCRIPTIONS 1 IP...

Page 27: ...voltage conditions The first level of response is set to 228 8 VAC with a time delay of less than 2 seconds By default the second level is set to 285 0 VAC with a time delay of less than 2 cycles and...

Page 28: ...e earth safety ground current has exceeded the maximum programmed value Possible causes The negative wire from the PV array has been passed through CT1 Verify PV ground jumper is installed between TBD...

Page 29: ...nterface program and with a true RMS oscilloscope Verify waveforms are sinusoidal and maintain proper phase relationships Determine which phase is imbalanced Verify phase conductor wiring integrity Re...

Page 30: ...ocedure and perform prior to the following Enclosure Seals Inspect the enclosure access panel seal If damaged replace with equivalent closed cell foam gasket Call your Xantrex Technology distributor f...

Page 31: ...ime turn on procedure 1 Remove any lockout devices from the isolation transformer circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch 2 Close the isolation transformer circuit breaker 3 Close the AC disconnect i...

Page 32: ...onents 30 kVA PV 30208 151723 Transformer 30 kVA 3 Pole 60 Hz 98 Efficient 208Y 120 or 480Y 277 WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATIONS Xantrex Inverter Warranty Registration Underwriters Laboratories Compliance...

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Page 38: ...ine 3 Ph 158uH 98 ARMS 10 3 C1 3 1 150403 02 Capacitor NP 4uF 600VAC 6 11 3 L2 4 1 160008 01 Reactor PWM 1 Ph 450uH 83 ARMS 12 1 1 150378 02 Assy PCB DSP 13 1 PS1 1 160044 01 Assy PCB 24VDC 100W 14 1...

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Page 40: ...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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