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PVI 50TL
PVI 60TL

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Page 1: ...PVI 50TL PVI 60TL INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Revision E 2017 Yaskawa Solectria Solar...

Page 2: ...Rev E DOCR 070645 E Page 2 of 102 IMPORTANT REGISTRATION AND WARRANTY INFORMATION For warranty to become active this inverter must be registered To activate warranty and register inverter please visit...

Page 3: ...esigned for the North American Solar market If you encounter any problems during installation or operation of this unit first check the user manual before contacting your local dealer or supplier This...

Page 4: ...entra nera la mort ou des blessures graves WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in death or serious injury AVERTISSEMENT indique une situation dangereuse qui...

Page 5: ...re effectu es uniquement par le personnel technique qualifi D brancher l onduleur de modules photovoltaiques et le grid lectrique avant l entretien et la marche de l quipement Risk of electric shock a...

Page 6: ...inutes apr s avoir d branch toutes les sources du c t C C et C A CAUTION PVI 50 60TL inverter is 123 5lbs and the wiring box is 33lbs Please ensure the mounting bracket is properly installed before ha...

Page 7: ...URGE SUPPRESSION 13 1 9 DC ARC FAULT DETECTION 13 2 0 INSTALLATION 13 2 1 RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION 16 2 2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 17 2 3 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 29 2 3 1 DC Connection 33 2...

Page 8: ...Parameters 66 4 4 2 4 L HVRT Parameters 69 4 4 2 5 Power Derating Setting 72 4 4 2 6 Reactive Derating Setting 73 4 4 2 7 Arc Parameters 76 4 4 2 8 Other Parameters 76 4 4 3 Power ON OFF 78 4 4 4 Hist...

Page 9: ...RTER 94 7 0 PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RMA POLICY 94 8 0 TECHNICAL DATA 95 9 0 ACCESSORY OPTIONS 100 9 1 FUSE BYPASS 100 9 2 SHADE COVER 101 APPENDIX A PVI 50 60TL DATASHEET 103 APPENDIX B STRING SIZING TOO...

Page 10: ...rsion Efficiency Advanced 3 level conversion technology Max Efficiency 99 CEC Efficiency 98 5 Strong Grid Adaptability Multi grid standards applicable Reactive power adjustable Power Factor PF value 0...

Page 11: ...m AC output Ambient temperature IGBT module temperature 1 4 Circuit Structure Design The basic schematic diagram of PVI 50 60TL inverter is shown in Figure 1 2 The input of PV modules passes through s...

Page 12: ...bracket 4 External cooling fans 5 LED indication lights 6 LCD 7 Key buttons 8 DC switch DC power on off 9 AC switch AC power on off right side of the wiring box when facing the inverter 1 6 Anti Islan...

Page 13: ...e inverter will shut down if the leakage current exceeds 500mA 1 8 Surge Suppression Standard 1 2 50 s 8 20 s Combination Wave Standard 0 5 s 100 kHz Ring Wave 1 9 DC Arc Fault Detection The PVI 50 60...

Page 14: ...t 2 M8 25 assembling bolts 8 For mounting bracket 3 M6 X18 screw 11 4 for wiring box and main housing 6 for inverter and mounting bracket 1 for Ground connection 4 5 pin connector 1 For RS485 communic...

Page 15: ...25 assembling bolts 8 For mounting bracket 3 M6 X18 screw 11 4 for wiring box and main housing 6 for inverter and mounting bracket 1 for Ground connection 5 H4 PV Connector Male 15 For PV input 6 H4...

Page 16: ...authority has granted permission to connect to the grid Installation personnel must be qualified electricians or have received professional training Sufficient space according to Figure 2 3 should be...

Page 17: ...structure wall rack etc is suitable to support the inverter weight Follow the mounting guidelines below a If the location permits install the inverter vertically b If the inverter cannot be mounted v...

Page 18: ...PVI 50 60 TL Installation and Operation Manual Rev C DOCR 070645 E Page 18 of 102 Figure 2 2 Inverter Mounting WARNING Shade cover accessory required for installation angles of 75 or less...

Page 19: ...all Mounting Specifications NOTICE The spacing between two adjacently mounted inverters should be 500mm 19 7 in Ensure that the air space around the inverter is well ventilated L espace entre deux ond...

Page 20: ...ications La distance d installation entre deux onduleurs doivent tre largie quand la temp rature ambiante est sup rieure 45 INSTRUCTION If the inverter is installed on Unistrut or the array racking in...

Page 21: ...hown in Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Holes on the Bearing Surface Dimensions 2 Drill holes at the marked positions with a 10mm 0 4in drill and put the M8 expansion tubes into the holes assemble and fasten th...

Page 22: ...re needed to properly lift the inverter by the handles detailed in Figure 2 9 and mount the inverter onto the bracket CAUTION The main PVI 50 60TL inverter section is 123 5 lbs 56 kg Please ensure the...

Page 23: ...R 070645 E Page 23 of 102 Figure 2 8 Mounting the Main Inverter Section on the Bracket Figure 2 9 Grab Handle Position 4 Installing the wiring box Remove the cover plate at the bottom of the main sect...

Page 24: ...gure 2 10 Main Section Cover Plate Remove the cover at the top of the wiring box see Figure 2 11 Figure 2 11 Wiring Box Cover Connect the wiring box to the main section using M6x18 screws 4pcs to secu...

Page 25: ...e 2 13 Tool No 3 Phillips head screwdriver torque value of 35 in lbs 4 N m CAUTION The total weight of the PVI 50 60TL inverter is 156 pounds 71kg Please ensure the mounting is properly installed befo...

Page 26: ...ring Box to the Bracket 6 Optional Install an anti theft padlock when the installation is complete The anti theft padlock is used to help prevent the inverter from being stolen when the equipment is i...

Page 27: ...ensions shown in Figure 2 15 B C A Figure 2 15 Dimensions of Anti Theft Padlock 7 Attach the cover board as shown in Figure 2 10 to the left side of the wiring box see Figure 2 16 Tool No 2 Phillips h...

Page 28: ...ver use a 3 Phillips screwdriver to replace the 4 screws on the cover INSTRUCTION It is important to use a hand tool e g Screwdriver or T handle 3 Phillips and not power drivers or other types of scre...

Page 29: ...trical Installation There are two options for wiring box please confirm which one you have Figure 2 18 a Standard wiring box b H4 quick connect wiring box The connection interface of the PVI 50 60TL i...

Page 30: ...2 20 External Connection Ports Figure 2 21 Internal Connection Points of Standard wiring box 1 DC input cable area 3 x 1 5in conduit knockouts with an additional plate provided for custom drilled con...

Page 31: ...ut for AC output 1 1 2inch Trade Size with removable gland plate for custom size conduit ie use if 2inch or 2 5inch Trade Size is required 4 External ground connection point 5 Knock outs for communica...

Page 32: ...kit AC output L1 L2 L3 N 3 2 0 AWG Copper 2 2 0 AWG Aluminum Neutral wire is not current carrying it is only for sensing purposes It can be sized as small as the EGC PE but not smaller than 8AWG EGC...

Page 33: ...0TL inverters have three PV input sections DC Input 1 DC Input 2 and DC Input 3 These three sections can work only in Independent mode In Independent mode each PV input section works with an independe...

Page 34: ...s should not be used next to each other NOTE 4 If string fuses other than the provided 15A fuses are desired it is the customers responsibility to source and install these extra fuses WARNING Use of d...

Page 35: ...e 2 26 before connecting to the DC fuses or fuse bypass points by following these steps i Using a multi meter connect the positive lead from the multi meter to the positive lead from the string and th...

Page 36: ...the wiring box b Connect the DC cables to the fuse holders and fasten the screws as shown in Figure 2 21 If you are using H4 wiring box connect DC wires to H4 connectors as shown in Figure 2 21 Note...

Page 37: ...ide the wiring box please refer to Figure 2 28 Figure 2 28 DC Input Cable Connection Remove the 4 screws on the wiring box and take off the adaptor plate refer to Fig 2 22 Using a knockout punch tool...

Page 38: ...d then tighten the seal glands as shown in Figure 2 29 and Figure 2 30 Figure 2 29 Assemble the male connector for DC positive cable Figure 2 30 Assemble the female connector for DC negative cable Rem...

Page 39: ...1 1 PV3 PV3 IN3 IN3 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 1 1 Figure 2 32 Three MPPTs Operating Independently Independent mode can be very useful for sites with shading on parts of the array or with arrays consisting of d...

Page 40: ...connection on the AC side depending on the grounding connection method The conductor set up procedures are illustrated below Use Tables 2 10 and 2 11 for required tools and torque values Figure 2 33 R...

Page 41: ...nch AC terminal block 4 Torque wrench AC terminal block 5 Diagonal pliers Cut cables 6 Wire stripping pliers Remove insulation of wires 7 Crimping pliers Crimp terminal Table 2 11 Torque Values AC out...

Page 42: ...internal grounding bar or external grounding stud torque 50 in lbs L1 L2 L3 N AC Output Use 90 C wire either 3 2 0AWG copper or 2 2 0AWG aluminum torque 110 in lbs AC Ground Use 90 C copper wire 6 4AW...

Page 43: ...igure 2 35 COMM PORT Do not disconnect under load 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 PV 1 PV 2 PV 3 For more details please see the user manual WARNING High touch current Earth connection essential before...

Page 44: ...E If you are using aluminum wires you need to follow the following steps to prep each cable prior to connecting to the AC terminal block a Using a utility knife gently strip the top layer of the alumi...

Page 45: ...d to a conductor no smaller than the EGC or 8 AWG which is the smallest acceptable wire for the terminal block Note that if AHJ approves you can install a jumper across the EGC and the Neutral termina...

Page 46: ...2 inverters additional Ethernet Network Cards will be needed When a third party monitoring system is used the DAS should be connected to the Ethernet Network Card and the Ethernet Network Card is then...

Page 47: ...via USB drive 2 RS 485 ports 5pin connector 1 12V 2 12VGND 3 RS485 4 RS485 5 COM 3 Selector switch for setting the 120 termination resistor of the RS485 communication S1 1 Disable thetermination resi...

Page 48: ...ection of a 3 rd party monitoring system Customers are required to provide internet to the Ethernet Network Card in order for it to be used for remote diagnostic purposes Once connected Solectria can...

Page 49: ...d party data logger RS485 communication S4 Switch Selector switch for setting the 120 terminal resistor of the RS485 communication between the inverters Reset Switch When pressed for over 5sec the inv...

Page 50: ...izing a shielded twisted pair cable such as Belden 9841 or Southwire 58165802 The shield continuity should be maintained for the entire length of the daisy chain and should only be connected to ground...

Page 51: ...ght should be used instead 1 Open the inverterwiring box 2 Bring the communication cables into thewiring box through the provided knockout holes at the bottom 3 Connect the RS 485 wires to the green 5...

Page 52: ...he daisy chain Off Disable the Modbus RS 485 bus termination Factory default Figure 2 45 The Modbus RS485 Termination Switch S1 Location and Settings on the LCD Communication Board 5 Close thewiring b...

Page 53: ...he daisychain 1 Obtain theEthernet Network Card that was shipped to you 2 Remove the screws from the Communication Card and Install the included standoffs in the 3 locations shown 3 Install the Ethern...

Page 54: ...posite end of the inverter daisy chain 2 4 4 Connecting a 3rd Party Monitoring System to the Ethernet Network Card 1 From the DAS connect theRS485 to the 3 pin connectoron the Ethernet Network Card Do...

Page 55: ...Steps Complete the checklist above before commissioning the inverter as follows 1 Turn on the AC circuit breaker 2 Turn on the DC circuit breaker Skip this step if there is no circuit breaker 3 Switc...

Page 56: ...nstructions on how to change it Available grid standards are shown in Grid Connection Rule Rule 21 HECO ML HECO HM IEEE1547 Figure 3 1 Select Grid Standard ML Molokai Lanai OHM O ahu Maui and Hawai i...

Page 57: ...ycle Display 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 kWh h 15 30 45 60 Figure 3 4 Normal Operation Status REMARK The Running status cycle display include NoErr Error information Pdc kW Udc V Idc A Pac kW and Q kvar 10 I...

Page 58: ...n in Table 4 2 Table 4 1 LED Indication LED Indicator Name Status Indication POWER Working power light Light on Energized control panel starts to work Light off Power supply not working RUN Grid tied...

Page 59: ...cators i e it indicates the inverter s operational state POWER will light up to indicate that the system is energized and under DSP control RUN will light up when the inverter detects that the grid co...

Page 60: ...l Operation History P1 1 Num Time Date Error Code 001 2015 10 22 12 20 08 W0130 003 2015 10 22 13 20 08 F0140 002 2015 10 22 12 30 11 P0020 004 2015 10 24 10 20 04 F0150 006 2015 10 25 12 20 08 F0070...

Page 61: ...Main Menu Measurement Data History Record Power On Off Device Information Setting Figure 4 5 Main Menus on the LCD The main operation interface of LCD screen has 5 menus i e 1 Measurement Data 2 Setti...

Page 62: ...Month kWh 0 0 E Total kWh AC Output L3 N L1 N L2 N V V I A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F Hz Others Ambient Temp Heatsink Temp 37 0 49 9 P1 4 P2 4 P3 4 P4 4 Pac Kw P Ref PF Ref 0 0 100 0 1 000...

Page 63: ...ssword 0 0 0 0 Figure 4 7 Password Screen for Settings Menu Press ENT to confirm and set the current system parameters as shown in Figure 4 8 There are 10 submenus in Parameters Setting 1 System Param...

Page 64: ...nfirm your selection 6 LCD Contrast Setting Setting the LCD contrast grade 4 4 2 2 Control Command There are 8 submenus in the Control Command 1 Restart menu If a fault shutdown happens a severe fault...

Page 65: ...an 75 of the rated power of each MPPT tracker Once this MPPT scan function is activated thru the LCD it will search the maximum power point at a voltage step of 5V in the MPPT range for full load and...

Page 66: ...GridFrqMin3 Hz 0 16 57 0 2 00 59 5 0 16 57 0 Grid Recovery P5 7 VolMin VolMax FrqMax Hz VolRecoveryT S FrqRecoveryT S FrqMin Hz 60 3 300 00 90 00 107 92 300 00 59 8 Enable Disable Disable Grid Voltage...

Page 67: ...3 s Threshold value of Level 3 Max grid trip voltage 0 0 16 655 Grid Low Voltage Protection Parameter name Description Setup range lower limit default upper limit GridVoltMin1 Threshold value of Level...

Page 68: ...hold value of Level 2 Max grid frequency 60 62 66 FrqMaxTripT2 s Trip time of Level 2 Max grid frequency 0 0 16 655 GridFrqMax3 Protection threshold value of Level 3 Max grid frequency 60 62 66 FrqMax...

Page 69: ...LVRTVol6 P3 7 20 50 83 00 20 50 83 00 LVRTTime7 LVRTTime8 LVRTVol7 LVRT Curve LVRT Curve LVRTVol8 HVRT Curve HVRTTime1 HVRTVol1 P4 7 0 80 125 00 0 00 125 00 HVRTVol2 124 00 0 80 P5 7 12 50 115 00 12...

Page 70: ...RTVolt 3 4 Threshold value of Low voltage ride through third or fourth point 0 45 100 0 45 100 LVRTTime 3 4 Time of Level Low voltage ride through third or fourth point 0 1 2 655 0 10 5 655 LVRTVolt 5...

Page 71: ...r sixth point 100 115 135 100 115 135 HVRTTime 5 6 Time of Level high voltage ride through fifth or sixth point 0 12 5 655 0 12 5 655 HVRTVolt 7 8 Threshold value of high voltage ride through seventh...

Page 72: ...erT s 60 0 0 110 00 OvrFrqMax Hz OvrFrqMin Hz P2 3 OvrFrqSlop Pn s 60 0 0 16 61 4 60 4 OvrFrqRecoveryT S RecovryFrq Hz 60 OvrFrqDeratingMode 0 Disable Power vs Friquency LVRT HVRT Setup Setting P1 2 S...

Page 73: ...rameters including PF parameters and Q parameters etc The parameters are shown in Table 4 6 NOTE The PF and Q value can be adjusted by remote software if Remote is selected Remote can be selected thru...

Page 74: ...Curve PF curve mode NOTE The power factor changes according to the power change as shown in Figure 4 16 Figure 4 16 PF P Curve Mode 4 Q U Curve Q U curve mode Note The reactive compensation changes ac...

Page 75: ...upper limit Description PFSetValue 1 1 1 Figure 4 14 PFCurveP1 0 0 5 1 Figure 4 14 PFCurvepF1 1 1 1 Figure 4 14 PFCurveP2 0 1 1 Figure 4 14 PFCurvepF2 1 0 9 1 Figure 4 14 PFCurveTriVol V 480 480 528...

Page 76: ...tartBW2 Roughness1 Roughness2 EffectivePeriod TestPeriod Filter1 PctStartBW1 ARC Percentage Setting P3 4 30K 0K PctStartFrq1 PctStartFrq2 ARC Bandwith Setting StartFrq2 Bandwidth2 P2 4 20 25 50K 10K T...

Page 77: ...250 GFCIStaticT s 10 00 950 1 00 Others P4 5 140K 3600 330 GFCIDynProFactor DCIProtectionT1 s DCIProtection1 DCIProtection2 mA PVStarupVolt V MPPTScanPeriod s ISOProtection Enable Disable Enable Enabl...

Page 78: ...re 4 20 There are 2 submenus in 2 History Running History and Fault Record 1 The log can store up 100 running history messages in the Running History menu 2 The log can store up 100 fault records in t...

Page 79: ...ation P1 2 Device Model SCA60KTL DO US 480 Device SN 0 0000 0000 0000 DSP Ver 01 00 0x505A LCD Ver 01 00 DSP Bootloader Ver 01 00 LCD Bootloader Ver 01 00 MiniMCU Ver 01 00 Data Logger Information P2...

Page 80: ...to shut down the inverter but it can be shut down manually if regulation setting or maintenance is required Move the cursor from the main operation interface to 4 Setting Press ENT and go to submenu...

Page 81: ...lower than the set values The inverter will check automatically whether it meets the startup conditions in this mode until it turns back to normal mode The inverter will switch from standby mode to f...

Page 82: ...the inverter will enter the protection program immediately In low light conditions when the PV power is not enough to keep the inverter in operation the inverter will enter standby mode When the volt...

Page 83: ...linking 1 Turn off the external AC breaker 2 Switch the DC switch to OFF position 3 Check whether the grid voltage is normal and whether the cable connection of AC side is installed correctly and secu...

Page 84: ...ngfan failure Possible causes 1 Fan is blocked 2 Fan service life has expired 3 Fan socket connecter has poor contact Recommended solutions 1 Observe for 5 minutes and seewhether the alarm will be eli...

Page 85: ...ded solutions 1 Contact after sales service personnel Protection Protect0090 Bus over voltage 1 Restart inverter by recycle both ACand DC switches Wait for 1 minute betweenOFF and ON for all energy to...

Page 86: ...rs to de couple PV strings from each other Test strings with string test set 3 Add one PV string at a time and start up inverter to see if alarm occurs 4 If there is no alarm turn OFF AC switch to dis...

Page 87: ...ing connection PVx Over current PVx Over current x 1 2 3 1 Check PV input Current 2 Restart inverter by recycle both ACand DC switches Wait for 1 minute betweenOFF and ON for all energy to discharge 3...

Page 88: ...erter from Grid 2 Open fuse drawers to de couple PV strings from each other Test strings with string test set 3 Add one PV string at a time and start up inverter to see if alarm occurs 3 If there is n...

Page 89: ...ver or PV2VoltOver or PV3VoltOver The actual display of PV Reverse is PV1Reverse or PV2Reverse or PV3Reverse DANGER Please disconnect the inverter from AC grid and PV modules before opening the equipm...

Page 90: ...ure it is not blocked and clean the vent with a soft brush or vacuum if necessary 6 2 3 Replace Cooling Fans If the internal temperature of the inverter is too high or abnormal noise is heard assuming...

Page 91: ...DOCR 070645 E Page 91 of 102 1 4 Figure 6 1 Replace Cooling Fans 50 60mm mm 6 2 4 3 5...

Page 92: ...s turned off 2 The DC switch of the inverter is turned to OFF position Afterwards replace the inverter according to the following steps a Unlock the padlock if it is installed on the inverter Figure 6...

Page 93: ...ain section and disconnect from the wiring box Figure 6 4 Disconnect the Main Section from the Wiring Box d Use a No 2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 2 screws on the left side of the wiring b...

Page 94: ...cables referring to 2 3 1 DC Connection 9 Uninstall the inverter using the reverse of its installation steps referring to 2 2 Mechanical Installation 7 0 Product Warranty and RMA Policy The current wa...

Page 95: ...AC Output Rated AC Output Power 50kW 60kW Max AC Output Power 50KVA 60KVA Rated Output Voltage 480Vac Output Voltage Range 3 422 528Vac Grid Connection Type 3 PE N Nominal AC Output Current 480Vac 61A...

Page 96: ...nication Display LCD LED Communication Standard RS485 Modbus RTU Optional TCP IP card Mechanical Data Dimensions HxWxD 39 4 23 6 10 24 Weight inverter 123 5lbs 56kg wirebox 33lbs 15kg Orientation 0 90...

Page 97: ...egins derating as shown in Figure 7 1 and Figure 7 2 Figure 7 1 PVI 60TL Derating Curve of PV Input Voltage Figure 7 2 PVI 50TL Derating Curve of PV Input Voltage 20 40 60 80 100 PV Voltage V PInx PIn...

Page 98: ...gure 7 3 PVI 50 60TL Derating Curve with High Temperature Note At 60 degrees C the inverter is likely to shutoff Depending on various factors like angle of installation air flow and others the thermal...

Page 99: ...gure 7 4 PVI 50 60TL Derating Curve with High Altitude NOTE 4 The inverter can output the AC power with full loads within 100 110 of the rated grid voltage When the grid voltage is lower than rated vo...

Page 100: ...only one or two combined inputs Torque the provided hardware to 16 in lbs 1 8 N m Note that the negative inputs are combined already The unit is separated on the positive input Figure 8 1 Fuse Bypass...

Page 101: ...DECOVER PVI 50 60TL is specifically designed for inverters mounted at a 30 degree tilt angle or lower It protects the inverter from harsh weather and direct sunlight extremely hot temperatures while r...

Page 102: ...Series Inverters DOCR 070645 E Page 102 of 102 Figure 8 4 Shade Cover Installation Steps 3 and 4 Install top bracket as shown Nuts M10 2 pcs Torque to 50 in lbs 5 6 N m Install bottom bracket as show...

Page 103: ...ing inverters datasheet Appendix B String Sizing Tool http solectria com support string sizing tool Appendix C Contact Information Yaskawa Solectria Solar 360 Merrimack Street Lawrence Massachusetts 0...

Page 104: ...PVI 50 60TL Installation and Operation Manual PVI Series Inverters DOCR 070645 E Page 104 of 102 Appendix E UL 1741 UL 1699B IEEE 1547 CSA 22 2 107 1...

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