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Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL-480-R 
 

DOCR-071030-A (11/17/2020) 

 

Page 93 of 101 

 

 

Figure 8-4 Shade Cover as Installed on PVI 25TL-480-R Inverter 

9.

 

Technical Data 

9.1

 

Datasheet 

Model Name 

PVI 25TL-480-R 

DC Input 

Max. PV Power 

37.5kW (22kW per MPPT) 

Max. DC Input Voltage 

1000V

DC

 

Operating DC Input Voltage Range 

200-950V

DC

 

Start-up DC Input Voltage / Power 

330V / 80W 

Number of MPP Trackers 

MPPT Voltage Range 

560-850V

DC

 

Max. PV Short-Circuit Current 
(Isc x 1.25) 

45A per MPPT 

Number of DC Inputs 

6 inputs, 3 per MPPT 

DC Disconnection Type 

Load-rated DC switch 

DC Surge Protection 

Type III MOV, 1240V

C

, 15kA I

TM

 (8/20μS) 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Solectria PVI 25TL-480-R

Page 1: ...Commercial 1000VDC String Inverter Solectria PVI 25TL 480 R Installation and Operation Guide Model PVI 25TL 480 R...

Page 2: ...6 Schematic Diagram and Circuit Design 13 2 7 Labels 13 2 8 Unpacking 14 3 Installation 16 3 1 Installation Sequence Overview 18 3 2 Mechanical Installation 18 3 3 Wire Box 28 3 4 Electrical Installat...

Page 3: ...rters 84 7 1 Product Maintenance 84 7 2 Uninstall the Inverter 89 8 Accessories 89 8 1 Roof Racking and Shade Cover Kit OPT ROOFKIT PVI 25TL 90 9 Technical Data 93 9 1 Datasheet 93 9 2 Measurement Tol...

Page 4: ...result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided cou...

Page 5: ...Electric Shock Do not remove cover until 5 minutes after disconnecting all supply sources Caution Risk of Electric Shock Timed Discharge Caution Hot Surface Do Not Touch Warning Hazardous voltage are...

Page 6: ...lled prior to hanging the inverter and wire box on the bracket A team of two is recommended to lift and place the inverter and wire box into position Chemicals Hazard This product can expose you to ch...

Page 7: ...Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R DOCR 071030 A 11 17 2020 Page 7 of 101 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for model PVI 25TL 480 R...

Page 8: ...wer Indicator Light On AC Power is available Off AC Power is not available FAULT Fault Status Indicator Light On Permanent fault Fast Flash Fault on 0 5 seconds off 0 5 seconds Slow Flash Warn on 0 5...

Page 9: ...C to 480VAC power suitable for use in buildings and back feeding onto the electrical grid This inverter is a grid following inverter which means it synchronizes the output voltage with the grid as wel...

Page 10: ...resistant aluminum Rated for indoor and outdoor use EASY INTEGRATION Integrated AC and DC switches 6 positive fused string input positions Accommodates wide range of AC DC conductors RAPID SHUTDOWN RE...

Page 11: ...s antenna device This provides the user with a single point of access to all inverters within a network without needing to travel the site to interact with individual inverters The SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL...

Page 12: ...ecting supply 4 4in 111 0mm 11 1in 283 0mm 12 1in 308 0mm 13 1in 333 0mm 3 2 3 4 5 1 6 3 2 3 1 4in 35 0mm 2 4in 60 0mm 3 3in 85 0mm Figure 2 4 Wire box Conduit Knockout Locations Knock outs for DC inp...

Page 13: ...ne voltage and frequency measurements to synchronize to the grid and converts the available PV power to AC power by injecting balanced 3 phase AC current into the electric utility grid Any high freque...

Page 14: ...0 C to 70 C Open the boxes carefully to avoid damaging the contents NOTICE Store Packaged Inverter Properly Never expose packaged inverters to rain water snow or other elements that may damage the ele...

Page 15: ...Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R DOCR 071030 A 11 17 2020 Page 15 of 101 Figure 2 6 Shipment Box Contents...

Page 16: ...e attempting to install a SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R NOTICE Improper Installation Will Void Warranty This section includes important information regarding the proper installation environment and mechani...

Page 17: ...the inverters The inverter enclosures are tested and rated NEMA 4X However there exists the possibility of water condensation inside the inverter enclosure when it is left exposed to an outdoor envir...

Page 18: ...all conduit entrances 12 Replace the plastic shields and the cover of the Wire Box 3 2 Mechanical Installation Inverter Environment 3 2 1 The SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R is equipped with a NEMA Type 4X...

Page 19: ...operating temperatures When installed in environments that may experience ambient temperatures near or above the derating temperature of 104F 40C it is best to keep the inverter out of direct sunlight...

Page 20: ...anagement and service The minimum spacing requirements are shown in Figure 3 3 Always keep the clearance area free from debris plants and other obstructions NOTICE Improper Installation Will Void Warr...

Page 21: ...Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R DOCR 071030 A 11 17 2020 Page 21 of 101 Figure 3 3 Inverter Minimum Spacing and Clearance Area...

Page 22: ...ce NOTICE Improper Installation Will Void Warranty Always use the provided mounting bracket secured to a structurally sound surface Never modify the inverter Power Head or Wire Box enclosure Doing so...

Page 23: ...Installation and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R DOCR 071030 A 11 17 2020 Page 23 of 101 Figure 3 4 Mounting Bracket Hole Locations...

Page 24: ...bs NO 3 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER Torque value of 4 Nm 35 4 in lbs Assemble and Install Mounting Bracket 3 2 6 1 The Mounting Bracket is shown in Figure 3 5 290 0 80 0 340 0 11 4in 13 4in 3 1in Figure...

Page 25: ...3 NOTICE It is not advisable to leave the Wire Box Installed without the Power Head If it is absolutely necessary to have the Wire Box installed without the Power Head keep the bulkhead connector cove...

Page 26: ...using the M6x18 screws 4pcs to fasten the wire box Tool required No 10 Wrench or No 3 Phillips head screwdriver torque value of 4 Nm 35 4in lbs not sure which tool WARNING Incorrect Torque Leads to I...

Page 27: ...ture use Tool required No 2 Phillips head screwdriver torque value of 1 6N m 14 2in lbs Figure 3 10 Attach Bulkhead Cover to Wire Box Anti Theft Padlock Optional 3 2 6 7 The Yaskawa Solectria Solar PV...

Page 28: ...e 3 12 Acceptable Dimensions for Anti Theft Padlock 3 3 Wire Box COMM PORT VENT LINKIT DC INPUT AC OUTPUT For more details please see the user manual WARNING High touch current Earth connection essent...

Page 29: ...408 Rprovides design flexibility for the installer and designer The inverter supports a DC AC ratio of 1 5 and the Wire Box provides two MPPT zones with three inputs each The following section provid...

Page 30: ...PPT zone However PV input power may be unbalanced between the two MPPT zones See Figure 3 15 for string zone combinations DESIGN TIP 1 The max input power per MPPT zone is 22kW The total inverter max...

Page 31: ...usbars are electrically bonded by way of the inverter chassis Table 3 2 DC Conductor and Torque Specifications WIRE MATERIAL ACCEPTABLE CONDUCTOR SIZES TORQUE VALUE DC INPUT CONDUCTORS Copper 14 to 8...

Page 32: ...e voltage rating of the fuse must be at least 1000VDC In line fuses can be used for this purpose Any additional fusing must be installed outside of the inverter The fuse ampere rating is generally sel...

Page 33: ...ive components with hazardous voltage and energy Verify the absence of voltage using an appropriately rated multimeter Always Wear Proper PPE The proper Personal Protective Equipment PPE must be worn...

Page 34: ...screws from the cover of the Wire Box as shown in Figure 3 19 Figure 3 19 Remove Wire Box Cover To reinstall the cover replace cover and align the screws Use a No 3 Philips head screwdriver to secure...

Page 35: ...of the cable jacket from the end of the source circuit conductor Insert the conductor into the fuse holder terminal ensuring the stranding of the conductor remains firmly twisted and does not separate...

Page 36: ...irements of the inverter the inverter will not start Check with your local electric utility before selecting a grid profile The system must comply with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 and with a...

Page 37: ...onnection Guidelines for Yaskawa Solectria Solar Transformerless Inverters Neutral Requirements 3 5 2 The neutral conductor from the inverter to the point of interconnection is optional It is used by...

Page 38: ...UCTOR EGC Copper 6 to 4 AWG 5 6 N m 50 in lbs AC Breaker Specifications 3 5 3 1 The SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL series inverter requires a 100 A 3 pole AC breaker see Table 3 6 Table 3 6 AC Breaker Specificati...

Page 39: ...cable WIRE STRIPPING PLIERS Remove conductor insulation CRIMPING PLIERS TOOL Crimp terminals WARNING Turn AC Switch to OFF Verify the absence of AC voltage prior to landing any conductors Turn the ex...

Page 40: ...utral if the Neutral conductor is connected Using a jumper with the Neutral conductor connected may result in damage and will void the warranty Connect the AC conductors to the AC terminal block and c...

Page 41: ...er may connect to the grid via 3 or 4 wires The neutral conductor from the inverter to the point of interconnection POI is optional An AC circuit breaker OCPD may be selected as per the NEC and Table...

Page 42: ...ure 3 27 Communication Board Connections RS485 Reserved Power port 2pin connector 1 GND 2 12V RS485 port 6pin connector 1 485_A 2 485_B 3 485_GND 4 485_A 5 485_B 6 485_GND Selector Switch S201 120 ter...

Page 43: ...internet connection will provide the user with several important features including Automatic firmware updates Remote diagnostics troubleshooting Access for Yaskawa Solectria Solar Technical Support S...

Page 44: ...The SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R is compatible with SolrenView and third party Data Acquisition Systems DAS When using SolrenView monitoring the Ethernet Network Card is necessary If connecting with third...

Page 45: ...witch S201 of all other inverters should be in the OFF position to disable the terminal resistor Third Party Data Acquisition System DAS Connection 3 6 7 NOTICE Ethernet Only Connection The PVI 25TL 4...

Page 46: ...d Party DAS When connected to an external DAS Yaskawa Solectria Solar PVI 25TL 480 R inverters support up to 32 inverters devices on the RS 485 daisy chain The Inverter Modbus IDs are configurable fro...

Page 47: ...pple or Google Play Store This app provides the human machine interface HMI into the PVI 25TL 480 R inverter and is supported on iOS 9 0 and Android 4 1 Mechanical Installation 4 1 2 Ensure that the m...

Page 48: ...the fuse holders Turn ON the DC switch on the inverter When the energy supplied by the PV array is sufficient the Power LED of the inverter will light up The inverter will then start up 4 3 Connectio...

Page 49: ...ptions INFO Selection of Grid Standard Please check with your local electric utility company before selecting a grid standard If the inverter is operated with a wrong grid standard the electricity sup...

Page 50: ...device screen shows the normal operation status Figure 4 5 and the POWER light on the LED panel is illuminated this means that the grid connection and power generation are successful Figure 4 5 Normal...

Page 51: ...OFF Password 1111 Inverter Parameters Read Write Register Alarm Running Status Active Power Derating Enable Disable Protect ReactivePowerDerating Commands Others LVRT HVRT Manage my site Upgrade Firmw...

Page 52: ...eration by Day Month or Year as shown in Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Running Data Sub menu Settings 5 2 2 To access the Settings sub menu use password 1111 This sub menu allows access the following sub menu...

Page 53: ...f 101 Figure 5 4 Inverter Parameters Sub menu Read Write Register 5 2 2 2 In the Read Write Register section it is possible to access the following sub menus Protect ActivePowerDerating ReactivePowerD...

Page 54: ...arameter name Description Setup range lower limit default upper limit IEEE1547 2018 Setup range lower limit default upper limit Rule21 GridVoltMax1 Threshold value of Level 1 Max grid voltage 100 110...

Page 55: ...trip voltage 0 10 655 0 20 5 655 GridVoltMin2 Threshold value of Level 2 Min grid voltage 30 45 100 30 70 100 VoltMinTripTime2 S Threshold value of Level 2 Min grid trip voltage 0 0 16 655 0 10 5 655...

Page 56: ...S Trip time of Level 3 Max grid frequency 0 0 16 655 0 0 16 655 Grid Low Frequency Protection Parameter name Description Setup range lower limit default upper limit IEEE1547 2018 Setup range lower lim...

Page 57: ...0 655 VoltMin The lower limit grid voltage of moving average filter 80 88 100 80 87 99 100 MinTripT The trip time of the lower limit grid voltage of moving average filter 0 600 655 0 600 655 GridVoltU...

Page 58: ...11 17 2020 Page 58 of 101 Grid voltage 100 00 135 00 Settable Power Present 0 0 0 100 0 Settable GridV Max1 Figure 5 8 Over Voltage Derating Curve Grid Frequency 60 00 72 00Hz Settable Power Present 0...

Page 59: ...8 59 964 66 58 8 59 964 66 OvrFrqRecoveryT The recovery time of OverFrequency derating 0 60 1200 0 60 1200 VirtualDamping Resonance damping coefficient 0 0 5 0 0 5 OperationOverVol Operating overvolta...

Page 60: ...e PowerFactor PF P Curve Use this mode to follow the default or user specified PF curve Note The power factor changes according to the power change as shown in Figure 5 11 Q U Curve Use this mode to f...

Page 61: ...17 2020 Page 61 of 101 Figure 5 11 PF P Curve Mode Curve Figure 5 12 Q U Curve Mode Curve Capacitive PF 1 1 Inductive PFCurveP1 PFCurvePF1 PFCurveP2 PFCurvePF2 P Capacitive Q _ Inductive QuCurveU2i Qu...

Page 62: ...F P Curve PFpCurveUndoVolt 90 90 100 90 90 100 The end voltage of PF P Curve QuCurveU1 100 102 110 100 103 3 110 Voltage of Q U Curve point 1 QuCurveQ1 60 0 60 60 0 60 Reactive power of Q U Curve poin...

Page 63: ...CTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R DOCR 071030 A 11 17 2020 Page 63 of 101 Figure 5 13 LVRT HVRT Parameters 1 0 9 0 8 0 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Through Trip Voltage...

Page 64: ...UP RANGE LOWER LIMIT DEFAULT UPPER LIMIT IEEE1547 2018 SETUP RANGE LOWER LIMIT DEFAULT UPPER LIMIT RULE21 LVRTVoltPara 1 2 Threshold value of Low voltage ride through first or second point 0 0 100 0 0...

Page 65: ...0 70 100 0 70 100 0 70 100 0 70 100 LVRTTimePara 5 6 Time of Level Low voltage ride through fifth or sixth point 0 10 5 655 0 20 5 655 0 10 5 655 0 20 5 655 LVRTVoltPara 7 8 Threshold value of Low vol...

Page 66: ...0 11 655 HVRTVoltPara 3 4 Threshold value of high voltage ride through third or fourth point 100 120 135 100 120 135 100 120 135 100 120 135 HVRTTimePara 3 4 Time of Level high voltage ride through th...

Page 67: ...uide SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R DOCR 071030 A 11 17 2020 Page 67 of 101 eighth point Others 5 2 2 2 5 The Others submenu is for miscellaneous parameters that do not fit in a specific category Figure 5 1...

Page 68: ...er step in soft stop 0 01 6 100 0 01 10 100 NormSoftStartP Normal power step in soft startup 0 01 4 100 0 01 100 100 NormDeratingStep Normal Power Derating step 0 01 6 100 0 01 100 100 StartUpMinTemp...

Page 69: ...5 5 DCIProtectionT1 Trip time 1 of DCI value 0 10 120 0 10 120 DCIProtection2 maximun DCI value2 5 950 5000 5 950 5000 DCIProtectionT2 Trip time 2 of DCI value 0 1 120 0 1 120 DuplicationControl Para...

Page 70: ...ting of inverter loop 2 Article 2 groups control parameter setting of inverter loop 3 Article 3 groups control parameter setting of inverter loop 4 Article 4 groups control parameter setting of invert...

Page 71: ...LVRTModeSetting 0 Disable 1 Enable no power output 2 Enable reactive power output 3 Enable active power output Disable Enable reactive power output Enable no power output Enable reactive power output...

Page 72: ...rol of limiting the upper of moving average filter 0 Disable 1 Enable Disable Disable Enable Disable Disable Enable VoltMinMovAvgEn Enable disable control of limiting the lower of moving average filte...

Page 73: ...oltage detection enable disable control 0 Disable 1 Enable Disable Enable Enable Disable Enable Enable OvrVoltDerEn Grid voltage derating enable disable control 0 Disable 1 Enable Disable Disable Enab...

Page 74: ...n function is used for multi MPP tracking and is useful if the PV modules are partly shadowed or installed with different angles The factory setting of MPPT scan is Enabled yet can also be set to Disa...

Page 75: ...age 75 of 101 Fault Recording 5 2 3 The Fault Recording Menu can store up to 128 fault records History 5 2 4 There are 2 submenus in the History menu Alarm Running Status They are accessed by selectin...

Page 76: ...down manually if regulation setting or maintenance is required Click Turn OFF and OK then the inverter will be shut down INFO Automatic Turn ON OFF This is the standard inverter running mode while th...

Page 77: ...ng OFF the DC Switch under fault conditions If there is a fault and it is safe to access the inverter Read record the fault code s displayed on the APP interface Turn OFF the inverter via the APP or R...

Page 78: ...hes on the inverter and proceed with normal troubleshooting procedures listed in Table 6 1 Table 6 1 Fault Codes and Recommended Solutions FAULT CODE EXPLANATION ALARM 1 CommErr Definition Communicati...

Page 79: ...work power supply and then reboot the system 4 Contact after sales service personnel WARN Warn0030 EepromErr Definition Internal alarm Recommended solutions 1 Observe for 5 minutes and see whether the...

Page 80: ...2 If inverter cannot clear fault replace inverter GridV OutLim Recommended solutions 1 Make sure the grid connection is good 2 Restart the inverter again GridF OutLim Recommended solutions 1 check the...

Page 81: ...er 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 switches to disconnect from Grid and add in the next...

Page 82: ...r board or inverter PV Reverse PV input reverse connection Recommended solutions 1 Turn DC Switch OFF 2 Open Fuse holder to isolate PV source circuits 3 Use meter to find out which PV source circuit i...

Page 83: ...n transient condition to cope with imbalance of impedance and voltage between Grid phases 2 If after adjustment alarm still occurs replace inverter Fault0100 Grid relay fault Recommended solutions 1 R...

Page 84: ...er and must be done by qualified personnel trained in the installation decommissioning and maintenance of PV inverters 7 1 Product Maintenance Maintenance is required to ensure the inverter remains in...

Page 85: ...lips head screwdriver to remove the screws Each fan is attached to the fan tray with 4 screws Attach the new cooling fans on the fan tray and screw into place Fasten the cable on the fan tray with cab...

Page 86: ...ion and Operation Guide SOLECTRIA PVI 25TL 480 R DOCR 071030 A 11 17 2020 Page 86 of 101 Figure 7 2 Unlock the Padlock Use a No 3 Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the 2 screws on both sides of the...

Page 87: ...PVI 25TL 480 R DOCR 071030 A 11 17 2020 Page 87 of 101 Figure 7 3 Remove the Screws on Both Sides Use a No 10 Hex wrench to remove the 4 screws between the inverter and the wire box Lift the inverter...

Page 88: ...der to avoid inverter failure or possible electrical shock that could result in death If the replacement inverter is to be installed immediately skip this step and refer to section 3 2 6 for installat...

Page 89: ...ure the internal capacitors have been completely discharged Measure the AC output conductor terminal voltage against the ground The meter should now read 0V Disconnect the AC and grounding PE cables r...

Page 90: ...fing block for this application Figure 8 1 Components of OPT ROOFKIT PVI 25TL Table 8 1 Shipped Components with OPT ROOFKIT PVI 25TL IDENTIFIER PART QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 1 Left Rack 1 2 Right Rack 1 3...

Page 91: ...ounting Legs Provide a 15 Tilt Figure 8 3 Different Customer Provided Horizontal Roofing Struts Used to Mount the Roof Mounting Legs Shade Cover 8 1 2 NOTICE Inverters at 75 or lower If the Yaskawa So...

Page 92: ...nment shade covers will help to increase energy production by reducing potential power derating due to excessive ambient temperatures Inverters de rate in extreme temperatures to protect themselves fr...

Page 93: ...480 R DC Input Max PV Power 37 5kW 22kW per MPPT Max DC Input Voltage 1000VDC Operating DC Input Voltage Range 200 950VDC Start up DC Input Voltage Power 330V 80W Number of MPP Trackers 2 MPPT Voltag...

Page 94: ...7 63Hz Power Factor 0 99 0 8 adjustable Current THD 3 Max Fault Current Contribution 1 Cycle RMS 28 2A AC Disconnection Type Load rated AC switch AC Surge Protection Type III MOV 1120VC 15kA ITM 8 20...

Page 95: ...us Data Mapping Solectria Proprietary Complies with SunSpec Modbus Remote Diagnostics FW Upgrade Functions Standard with Ethernet Network Card Mechanical Data Dimensions WxHxD Powerhead 400mm W 200mm...

Page 96: ...not a measuring instrument and has wider tolerances for the measurements it makes Inverter tolerances are generally 5 for real time measurements with output power below 20 nominal power 3 for real tim...

Page 97: ...Vdc Operating Voltage Range it will only be able to output full rated power 25kW from 560 850Vdc Maximum Power Voltage Range It is recommended to design the PV array so that the source circuits will...

Page 98: ...20 Page 98 of 101 High Temperature Derating Graph 9 3 2 When the ambient temperature is higher than 113 45 the inverter output power Pn will begin to de rate as shown in Figure 9 2 Pin Pn Tamb 45 60 1...

Page 99: ...2020 Page 99 of 101 Altitude Derating Graph 9 3 3 When the altitude is higher than 8202 1ft 2500m the rated output power Pn of the inverter will decrease as shown in Figure 9 3 Pin Pn 2500 3000 Altitu...

Page 100: ...o 1 1 Vnom of the Rated Output Voltage the inverter output power Pn may reach 100 When the grid voltage is lower than the Rated Output Voltage the inverter will limit the AC Output Current and the out...

Page 101: ...t http solectria com support documentation warranty information grid tied inverter warranty letter 10 2 Datasheet For the most up to date official datasheet please visit www solectria com 2 1Contact I...

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