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Page 1: ...ABB solar inverters Product manual PRO 33 0 TL string inverters ...

Page 2: ...O 33 0 TL manuals Code English PRO 33 0 TL Quick installation and start up guide 3AUA0000123263 PRO 33 0 TL Product manual 3AUA0000123261 PRO 33 0 TL Service menu guide 3AXD50000015823 Option manuals and guides FIO 01 Digital I O extension user s manual 3AFE68784921 FIO 11 Analog I O extension user s manual 3AFE68784930 VSN700 data logger ...

Page 3: ...uct manual PRO 33 0 TL string inverters 3AUA0000123261 Rev B EN EFFECTIVE 2015 06 18 2015 ABB Oy All Rights Reserved 1 Safety Table of contents 5 Mechanical installation 6 Electrical installation 8 Start up ...

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Page 5: ...rter 18 Correct installation country 18 During operation 18 2 Introduction Chapter contents 19 Applicability 19 Target audience 19 Contents of the manual 20 Related documents 20 Quick installation and start up flowchart 21 Terms and abbreviations 22 3 Hardware description Chapter contents 23 Unit overview 23 Layout drawing 25 Block diagrams 26 Three phase photovoltaic PV system 26 Block diagram 27...

Page 6: ... RS 485 and remote control unit interfaces 39 5 Mechanical installation Chapter contents 41 Mechanical installation procedure 41 Shipping package 42 Unpack the delivery 43 Install the wall mounting plate 44 Wall mounting plate details 44 Installation procedure 45 Move the unit 46 To use a crane 46 To move the inverter by hand 46 Vertical installation to the wall mounting plate 47 Tilted installati...

Page 7: ...st Checklist 71 8 Start up Chapter contents 75 Before start up 75 First start up 76 List of country codes 79 Remote monitoring setup 80 String configuration assistant SX model 83 Programmable relay configuration using FIO 01 module 85 Relay output source values 86 9 Operation Chapter contents 87 User interface 88 Operating modes 89 Control buttons 90 To edit parameters 90 LED status indicators 91 ...

Page 8: ...rge protection device replacement SX model 108 Control unit battery replacement 109 Spare part kits 109 11 Troubleshooting Chapter contents 111 Inverter replacement 111 Fault messages 112 If there is an active fault message 112 Faults 112 Warning messages 118 12 Decommissioning Chapter contents 121 To remove the inverter from service 121 Recycling 122 13 Technical data Input side 123 Input protect...

Page 9: ...Table of contents 9 14 Dimension drawing Inverter dimensions 131 Required installation clearances 132 15 Navigation map How to read the navigation map 133 The navigation map 134 Further information 135 ...

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Page 11: ...hese warnings and symbols are used in this document and on the equipment Risk of electric shock This warning identifies dangerous electrical conditions which can cause injury death and damage to the equipment Risk of electric shock for indicated time after isolation After you isolate the equipment wait the indicated time before you do work on the equipment This warning identifies dangerous electri...

Page 12: ... presence of a direct electrical current Alternating current This symbol indicates the presence of an alternating electrical current No isolation transformer This symbol indicates that there is no isolation transformer in the unit Protective ground terminal This symbol indicates a terminal that is used to connect the equipment to the protective electrical ground ...

Page 13: ... SOLAR INVERTER www abb com solar 1100 V 580 950 V 58 A 580 850 V 80 A 400 V 3Ø 50 60 Hz 50 A Vdc max Idc max Vdc MPP Vdc Full Power Isc max Vacr fr Iac max adj 0 1 lead lag Cos φ 29700 W 45 C amb 33000 W 45 C amb Pacr cos 0 9 φ Pacr cos 1 φ WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGE ATTENTION TENSION DANGEREUSE ACHTUNG GEFÄHRLICHE SPANNUNG ATTENZIONE TENSIONE PERICOLOSA ATENCION VOLTAJE PELIGROSO 3AXD50000013314 ...

Page 14: ... Input and output cabling Photovoltaic arrays General safety WARNING Obey these instructions to prevent injury or death or damage to the equipment Do not repair a malfunctioning unit Contact your supplier the local ABB representative or an Authorized Service Center for instructions Make sure that dust or water does not go into the inverter during installation Use a hoist to lift the inverter The i...

Page 15: ...ected to power sources There can be dangerous voltages 115 or 230 V in the external control circuits even when the inverter is isolated from the PV arrays and the electrical grid Do not do insulation resistance tests or voltage withstand tests on the inverter Do not open the second cover of the inverter Dangerous voltages can be present inside Before you do work on the inverter isolate the inverte...

Page 16: ...from the electrical grid Note Although the inverter s automatic disconnection switches isolate the inverter electronics and solar array from the electrical grid they do not completely isolate the inverter from the electrical grid There can still be a High AC voltage in the inverter and at the AC cable terminals 5 Wait at least 5 minutes for the internal capacitors to discharge 6 Disconnect the DC ...

Page 17: ...current of the inverter can be above 3 5 mAAC or 10 mADC as stated by IEC EN 62 109 5 2 5 Refer to Power cable requirements on page 37 6 Screw terminals standard and S model a Remove the first cover Refer to First cover on page 50 b Remove the DC input cover Refer to DC input cover on page 51 c Make sure that the DC cables are marked clearly for correct connection d Use a multimeter to make sure t...

Page 18: ...ray and electrical grid side If the inverter has internal fuses SX make sure that the PV fuse rating is correct for your system If it is necessary change the fuse rating Correct installation country When you start the inverter for the first time a qualified and authorized electrician must set the correct installation country This makes sure that the inverter meets the requirements of the local ele...

Page 19: ... to these units Target audience This manual is written for persons who plan the installation and install commission use and do maintenance on the inverter Read the manual before you do work on the inverter You are expected to know the fundamentals of electricity wiring electrical components and electrical schematic symbols Model Reference in this manual PRO 33 0 TL OUTD 400 Standard model PRO 33 0...

Page 20: ... Electrical installation Electrical installation procedures Installation checklist List of installation requirements Start up Start up procedure Operation User interface functions and messages Maintenance Maintenance requirements and procedures Troubleshooting Fault messages and warning messages Decommissioning Removing from service and recycling Technical data Technical specifications and regulat...

Page 21: ...ing and identify your inverter Unpack and examine the condition type and quantity of the equipment Do not install or use damaged equipment Shipping package page 42 Sales package and purchase order Model identification label page 29 Mechanical installation page 41 Technical data page 123 Prepare the installation site Mechanical installation page 41 Install the mounting bracket and the inverter Mech...

Page 22: ...re used to make solar modules or photovoltaic arrays which generate electricity Photovoltaic components In this manual solar power system components based on photovoltaic effect are called photovoltaic cell module array string and string combiner box Photovoltaic generator The total of all photovoltaic strings of a solar power supply system which are electrically interconnected Photovoltaic module...

Page 23: ...e photovoltaic arrays into a three phase alternating current AC This AC is fed to the public electricity grid or to a load circuit which is connected to the public electricity grid The inverter is targeted for medium and large photovoltaic PV systems The inverter is IP65 rated and you can install it outdoors The inverter has three variable speed fans which operate as needed Two external fans on th...

Page 24: ...pply to keep the control unit on Model Description PRO 33 0 TL OUTD 400 Standard model 1 DC input connection to an external string combiner box The connection uses screw terminals PRO 33 0 TL OUTD S 400 S model In addition to the standard model specification it has an integrated DC switch which isolates the PV array from the electrical grid PRO 33 0 TL OUTD SX 400 SX model This model has an integr...

Page 25: ...ble glands for control cables 3 pcs 5 Monitored input surge protection devices SX 14 DC switch S SX 6 Type designation label 15 AC output terminal 7 DC input cover 16 Wall mounting plate 8 DC input standard S Screw terminals and cable glands 17 Supplied accessories Documentation AC connector housing eye bolts etc 9 DC input SX PV quick connectors and monitored string fuses 16 pcs 1 2 4 6 5 7 10 15...

Page 26: ...c module panel strings 2 Array of PV modules panels 3 String combiner box Standard S 4 1 DC input connection Standard S or 8 parallel string connections SX 5 Three phase string inverter 6 Three phase AC output 7 AC distribution board PV1 PVn 1 8 kWh kWh 3 L1 L2 L3 N PE AC 230VAC 50 60Hz DC 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 ...

Page 27: ...ge protection components standard S 7 Reverse polarity protection diode Protects the inverter from reverse connected inputs 8 Inverter DC to AC conversion and maximum power point tracker MPPT 9 Line filter Three phase output current filter 10 AC relays AC disconnecting relays 11 AC output varistors Protects the inverter from overvoltage peaks 12 AC terminals AC cabling connection 13 Control board ...

Page 28: ...wer conversion and disconnects from grid if a missing electrical grid is detected anti islanding AC overcurrent trip monitored The inverter software has an over current trip function The inverter informs the user if an over current trip occurs AC short circuit protection If an external AC side short circuit occurs the inverter disconnects from the grid to protect its electronics Overtemperature pr...

Page 29: ...protocol or ABB control unit protocol Use the remote monitoring interface to connect the inverter to an external monitoring or control system You can connect other inverters and equipment with the Modbus RTU to this serial link such as weather sensors displays media converters dataloggers etc ABB offers a data logger that is compatible with the inverter The data logger has an integrated web interf...

Page 30: ...W TL Trans former less OUTD Outdoor unit None standard model S standard model DC switch SX PV quick connectors integrated string combiner box with fuses DC switch monitored input surge protection devices and string current monitoring Nominal AC output voltage V MODEL PRO 33 0 TL OUTD SX 400 IP65 Made in Italy DIN V VDE 0126 1 1 PROTECTIVE CLASS I 25 to 60 C 13 to 140 F SOLAR INVERTER www abb com s...

Page 31: ...xternal string combiner box The SX model has 8 pairs of plug type PV quick DC connectors to attach up to 8 separate strings of PV panels to the inverter AC connector AC connection to the electrical grid Remote control unit terminal X1 Reserved for control unit display unit remote installations Remote monitoring terminal X2 Connection to a remote monitoring adapter Option module terminal SLOT 1 Con...

Page 32: ...32 Hardware description ...

Page 33: ... area WARNING Do not install the inverter Near corrosive explosive or flammable materials Where it is subject to impacts or vibration In a dusty place In an area with conductive dust In an area where snow or sand piles Near to a heat source Heat decreases the power output and the service life of the unit You can install the unit indoors and outdoors when the safety ambient condition and free space...

Page 34: ...ets The unit can produce noise or vibration which can disturb people Several inverters in the same space increases the noise Consider this when you select the installation area and materials When you select the installation area make sure that all labels on the inverter are always visible Do not install the unit in direct sunlight Power derating occurs if the internal temperature of the unit is to...

Page 35: ...sure that the 15 A string fuses are sufficient and compatible with the PV array design and installation materials The nominal current of the string fuses is defined at 25 C Take into account the possible temperature deviations when you select fuses String fuse nominal current rating IFN Read the nominal short circuit current ISC rating from the data sheet of the PV module Read the maximum allowed ...

Page 36: ...rrectly sized string fuses reduce the risk of fire and damage to the PV array DC cables and components if short circuits or reverse connection of PV modules or strings occur Inverter and AC output cable thermal protection The inverter protects itself against thermal overload A circuit breaker must be installed on the AC distribution board side to protect AC cabling and electrical grid interface de...

Page 37: ... carry the inverter load current with a maximum voltage drop of 1 between the inverter and the AC distribution board Connect the PE conductor primarily to the AC connector The minimum permitted PE conductor cross sectional area is 10 mm2 for a copper Cu conductor If the cable has a smaller PE conductor connect an additional PE conductor of at least 6 mm2 with a cable lug to the auxiliary PE termin...

Page 38: ...in the same twisted pair and both interfaces have separate ground conductors Route control cables according to Cable routes on page 52 Recommended relay cable Cables with a braided metallic screen for example Lapp Kabel ÖLFLEX or equivalent have been tested and approved by ABB Recommended cable for Modbus over EIA RS 485 Use a shielded twisted pair cable STP with an impedance of 100 150 ohm with 1...

Page 39: ...he approximate cable distance without termination using a twisted pair cable 24 AWG or conductor diameter of 0 5 mm 0 2 mm2 Baud rate bits s Distance m Baud rate bits s Distance m 1 200 1 200 19 200 840 2 400 1 200 38 400 420 4 800 1 200 57 600 280 9 600 1 200 115 200 140 14 400 1 120 230 400 70 ...

Page 40: ...40 Installation requirements ...

Page 41: ...Obey these instructions to prevent physical injury or death or damage to the equipment Mechanical installation procedure 1 Examine the delivery for damage 2 Unpack the delivery 3 Make sure that the delivery is correct 4 Make sure that the installation area is suitable and ready Refer to Technical data on page 123 and Required installation clearances on page 132 5 Install the wall mounting plate 6 ...

Page 42: ...chanical installation Shipping package No Description 1 Shipping package 2 Shipping cover 3 Accessory tray with wall mounting plate installation accessories and manuals 4 Inverter 5 Shipping pallet 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 43: ...tainless steel and washers AC connector housing Reducer seal for the AC cable gland 2 M25 and 1 M32 reducer seals for single cables in the control cable glands 2 lifting eye bolts M10 Quick installation and start up guide 5 Examine the type designation label on the inverter to make sure that it is the correct unit Refer to Model identification label on page 29 and Accessories on page 31 6 Do not r...

Page 44: ...rter 2 Pilot securing point 8 5 mm 0 33 in 3 Wall securing points 4 pcs 8 5 mm 4 Cantilever support to hang inverter 5 Securing point to inverter 2 pcs 6 Slot for padlock Mounting dimensions Clearances Units H H1 H2 H3 W W1 W2 W3 CB CS CT mm 399 125 300 318 507 160 100 220 500 350 250 inches 15 71 4 92 11 81 12 52 19 96 6 30 3 94 8 66 19 7 13 8 9 8 W1 H1 CT min CB min CS min CS min H2 H W3 W3 W H3...

Page 45: ...ate in the intended place 2 If it is necessary make a hole in the surface and install an appropriate plug 3 Install the pilot screw but do not tighten it 4 Let the wall mounting plate hang from the pilot screw or use a spirit level to make sure that it is level 5 Mark the remaining 4 securing points b 6 If it is necessary make holes on to the mounting surface and install the appropriate plugs 7 Us...

Page 46: ... the wall mounting plate on page 44 You can lift the inverter with a crane or by hand To use a crane 1 Install the 2 eye bolts to the top of the inverter 2 Attach the lifting hooks to both eye bolts 3 Lift the inverter carefully and steady it manually To move the inverter by hand At least two persons are required follow local occupational safety regulations Lift the inverter upright carefully Use ...

Page 47: ...from the top 3 Move the inverter on to the wall mounting plate so that the inverter is slightly above the wall mounting plate b 4 Lower the inverter into the hook on the wall mounting plate c 5 Install and tighten the 2 M5x20 T25 screws and washers one on each side to secure the inverter d to the wall mounting plate 6 Use a padlock to prevent unauthorized removal e 7 If it is necessary remove the ...

Page 48: ...ea and stabilize it from the top 2 Tilt the inverter back to correspond to the installation angle 3 Move the inverter on to the wall mounting plate so that the inverter is slightly above the wall mounting plate b 4 Lower the inverter into the hook on the wall mounting plate c 5 Install and tighten the 2 M5x20 T25 screws one on each side to secure the inverter to the wall mounting plate 6 Use a pad...

Page 49: ...llation p 67 WARNING Do not do electrical work on the unit unless you are a qualified electrician Obey the instructions in Chapter Safety on page 11 Failure to obey the safety instructions can cause injury or death electromagnetic interference and equipment malfunction Obey all applicable local laws and regulations ABB does not assume any liability whatsoever for any installation which breaks the ...

Page 50: ...procedures can require you to remove the first cover WARNING Prevent the heavy cover from falling when you loosen the captive screws WARNING When you open the first cover make sure that water does not go into the inverter To remove the first cover 1 Loosen the 4 captive screws T25 2 Hold the heavy cover firmly and pull it towards you To attach the first cover 1 Align the first cover with the unit ...

Page 51: ...olate the unit from power sources before you open the cover Obey the instructions in Chapter Safety on page 11 To remove the DC input cover 1 Use a suitable coin or flat screwdriver to turn the lock clockwise 2 Pull the top of the DC input cover to remove it To attach the DC input cover 1 Align bottom edge of the DC input cover with the unit 2 Push the top of the cover into place 3 Turn the lock c...

Page 52: ...hat the control cables are installed at least 20 cm 8 inches from the DC input and AC output cables Do not put any cables behind the inverter Ground and bond metal cable trays to each other Aluminum trays improve potential equalization Route all cables so that they do not prevent access to the DC switch if present 1 DC input cables 2 Control cables 3 AC output cable 4 Separate PE cable if applicab...

Page 53: ...ested for insulation between the main circuit and the chassis 1 500 VDC at the factory Do not perform any voltage tolerance or insulation resistance tests on any part of the inverter AC output cable Before you connect the AC output cable make sure that it obeys the local regulations PV generator Make sure that the insulation of the PV generator obeys the local regulations and the manufacturer inst...

Page 54: ...ections for cable shields 2 Additional PE terminal 7 Option module SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 3 AC cable connector PE N L1 L2 L3 8 Control unit Required if the conductivity of the primary PE conductor is not sufficient Refer to Power cable requirements on page 37 1 N X1 1 Data X1 2 Data X1 3 GND X1 4 24 VDC X1 5 GND X1 6 REM_ CTL_ENA X2 1 Data X2 2 Data X2 3 GND_A SLOT 1 SLOT 2 DC DC DC 1 DC 1 DC 8 DC 8 PE...

Page 55: ...cessary install a protective earth PE connection with a cable lug to the auxiliary PE point Refer to Power cable requirements on page 37 3 Connect the DC cables to the inverter For screw terminals refer to DC cabling connection for standard and S models on page 59 For PV quick connectors refer to DC cabling connection for the SX model page 60 4 Install the control cables Refer to Control cable con...

Page 56: ...ert with four 8 mm holes and plugs 2x M25 with a plug insert with two 6 mm holes and plugs 2a Standard and S models DC input cable glands 2x M20 for cable diameters 6 12 mm 2b SX model DC inputs with PV quick connectors 16 pcs 3 DC switch S SX 4 AC output connection 5 Position for additional PE cable and cable lug M5 thread 0 OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DC DC 1 ON DC 1 2b 3 4 5 2a ...

Page 57: ...te that with aluminium cables you must remove the non conductive oxide film from the end of the conductors with a blade and then immediately dip the conductors into a non acid and non alkali that is neutral vaseline You must repeat this procedure if you connect the conductors again 3 Remove 90 mm of the outer insulation jacket from the AC cable 4 Remove 19 mm of the insulation jacket of each condu...

Page 58: ...t the rubber seal is in position in the inverter frame 11 Tighten the 4 screws to 4 N m 12 Tighten the cable gland of the connector housing to 7 5 N m 13 If it is necessary attach an additional PE connector with a cable lug to the second PE connection point To connect the AC cable 10 11 12 ...

Page 59: ...nent so that they can be read throughout the lifetime of the inverter 4 Use a voltmeter to make sure that the polarity of the strings is correct Make sure that the polarity corresponds to the cable markings 5 Isolate the DC input cabling from the PV array 6 Remove the DC input cover Refer to DC input cover on page 51 7 Remove the cable gland sealing plugs 8 Remove 16 mm of the insulation from the ...

Page 60: ...er sources Refer to Inverter isolation on page 16 3 Install the PV quick connectors to the DC input cables Refer to DC PV quick connector assembly SX on page 61 4 Make sure that the DC cables have permanent string number and polarity markings 5 Measure that the polarity of the strings at the DC connectors is correct 6 Remove the sealing caps from the applicable connectors at the inverter Keep the ...

Page 61: ... power Refer to Inverter isolation on page 16 2 Use Phoenix Contact SUNCLIX connectors Make sure that the cables are of the correct type and diameter Refer to www phoenixcontact com for more information Connector type Cable cross section Cable outer diameter Rated current IEC 90 C DC PV CF S 1774674 DC PV CM S 1774687 2 5 6 0 mm2 5 0 8 0 mm 27 A 2 5 mm2 40 A 4 0 6 0 mm2 3 Remove 15 mm of the insul...

Page 62: ...te control unit spring terminal RS 485 interface 5 S1 1 Selector switch not in use default always OFF S1 2 Selector switch for embedded fieldbus network termination ON default OFF 6 X2 remote monitoring spring terminal 7 Connector for internal fan Int Fan 8 SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 for Fieldbus option modules 9 Clamp connectors to connect cable shields to protective earth 10 Cable glands for control cabl...

Page 63: ...3 GND Functional ground X1 4 24 VDC 24 VDC output X1 5 GND Functional ground X1 6 REM_CTL_ENA Remote control enable signal Pin Name Description X2 1 Data Inverter RS 485 transmit data X2 2 Data Inverter RS 485 receive data X2 3 GND_A Functional ground isolated Switch Name Description S1 1 BIAS_ENA Not used The default is OFF S1 2 TER_ENA 120 ohm termination resistor enable Set to ON at the end of ...

Page 64: ...ork to the inverter terminals use suitable crimped wire end sleeves with a maximum diameter of 2 mm to join the wires together for a reliable connection Data Termination resistor 120 ohm Fieldbus controller Data Data COM Inverter 1 COM X2 S1 2 OFF Inverter 2 Data COM X2 S1 2 OFF Inverter n COM X2 S1 2 OFF Cable clamps Data Data Data Data Only ground one end of the cable shield Do not use the cable...

Page 65: ... gland To install the control cables 1 Loosen and remove the gland nut to open the appropriate cable gland 2 Remove the plug insert to remove the required plugs 3 Replace the plug insert and gland nut but do not tighten the gland 4 Put the cables through the gland 5 Remove 160 mm of the outer cable shell 6 Ground the cable shield with the grounding clamp Torque the clamp screw to 2 N m 7 Remove 8 ...

Page 66: ...odules in SLOT 1 Fieldbus adapter modules in SLOT 2 3 Tighten the option module fixing screw 4 If it is necessary prepare the cable wires Refer to the instructions in the option module kit 5 If it is necessary ground the cable shields to the grounding clamps 6 Connect the applicable control cables to the option module connectors 7 Pull the excess cable through the gland 8 Tighten the cable gland 9...

Page 67: ...T Irradiation sensor with cell temp sensor 0 10 VDC X72 AI2 X73 AI3 voltage input X72 AI2 temp X73 AI3 irradiation X1 Temperature 2 Irradiation 1 PVI AEC RAD 13TC Irradiation sensor 0 10 VDC X73 AI3 voltage input X73 AI3 X1 Irradiation 1 PVI AEC RAD 13TC T Irradiation sensor with cell temp sensor 0 10 VDC X72 AI2 X73 AI3 voltage input X72 AI2 X73 AI3 X1 Temperature 2 Irradiation 1 PVI AEC CONV T10...

Page 68: ...EC RAD 13TC T Irradiation sensor with cell temp sensor 1 X72 AI2 2 X73 AI3 3 Control board X1 pin 4 24 VDC 4 X72 AI2 X73 AI3 Control board X1 pin 5 GND PVI AEC T1000 INTEGR Ambient temp sensor with integrated converter 1 X72 AI2 2 Control board X1 pin 4 24 VDC 3 X72 AI2 Control board X1 pin 5 GND PVI AEC T100 ADH Adhesive PT100 module temp sensor 1 X71 AI1 2 X74 AO 3 X71 AI1 4 X74 AO PVI AEC T1000...

Page 69: ...l sensor refer to Supported environmental sensors on page 67 and Connection diagrams for the environmental sensors on page 68 4 Connect the inverter 5 Start the inverter 6 Set the inverter operation to Disabled Refer to Service submenu on page 97 7 Do the set up for the FIO 11 Analog I O extension module In the control unit open Menu Communication Extension I O Select FIO 11 as the option module t...

Page 70: ...70 Electrical installation ...

Page 71: ... 11 before you do work on the inverter Checklist Site owner and contact details Installation company and address Site address Installer names and contact details 1 2 Inverter types PRO 33 0 TL OUTD 400 QTY ____pcs PRO 33 0 TL OUTD S 400 QTY ____pcs PRO 33 0 TL OUTD SX 400 QTY ____pcs Accessories FIO 01 I O module QTY ____pcs FIO 11 I O module QTY ____pcs ...

Page 72: ...gs of the PV array and components are compatible with the inverter The PV array and string voltages do not exceed the maximum input voltage of the inverter Note In low temperatures PV string voltages tend to increase from the nominal The AC line grid voltage matches the nominal output voltage 400 VAC line to line of the inverter The DC power cable connections at the DC and DC connectors are correc...

Page 73: ... installation on page 49 and Start up on page 75 If external monitoring or control is used make sure that A suitable communication cable is used refer to Control cable requirements on page 38 The daisy chaining of the communication cable is correct refer to Control cable connections on page 62 and Daisy chaining EIA RS 485 transmission lines on page 64 The remote monitoring setups are properly con...

Page 74: ...74 Installation checklist ...

Page 75: ...echanical and electrical installation of the inverter is correct Refer to chapter Installation checklist on page 71 Make sure that the mechanical and electrical installation of the rest of the photovoltaic PV system is finished and inspected Make sure that the grid owner or other local authority is informed about the planned grid connection of the photovoltaic PV system and that the plan is approv...

Page 76: ... After you select the language wait for the control unit to load the language The First start assistant opens when the inverter starts for the first time and until the settings are confirmed Push the right softkey to continue Next set the date time and their formats To set the date select Date and push the right arrow key Set the date with the up and down arrow keys Move between the day month and ...

Page 77: ...s and push the right arrow key Select the time format and push the right softkey to save the format To set the grid code settings select Country code and push the right arrow key Refer to List of country codes on page 79 Select the country code with the left and right arrow keys This sets the correct grid connection parameters for the location If the installation country is not in the list contact...

Page 78: ...ce partners can change the installation country The Energy Today view is shown On the S and SX models set the inverter DC switch to ON Set the external DC switches or circuit breakers to ON When adequate DC voltage is available the inverter starts to transfer power from the PV arrays The inverter then does the system safety checks If the safety checks complete without errors the inverter connects ...

Page 79: ... 13 Germany MV BDEW TR3 TR4 TR8 14 Greece PPC Greece 15 Israel AS4777 3 2005 16 Italy LV CEI 0 21 2013 12 17 Italy MV CEI 0 16 2013 12 18 New Zealand AS4777 3 2005 19 Poland EN50438 2013 Generic 20 Portugal EN50438 2013 Generic 21 Romania VDE0126 2013 22 Singapore G59 3 23 Slovakia VDE0126 2013 24 South Africa SAGC 2 6 Category A3 25 Spain RD661 2007 100 kW 26 Sweden EN50438 Swedish limits 2013 27...

Page 80: ...otocol Node address 1 247 default 1 Node address of the inverter All devices must have different addresses Baud rate Sets the data transfer rate Autodetect The inverter automatically sets the transfer rate after monitoring traffic Note Set the Parity parameter before you enable autodetection 9 6 kbps 19 2 kbps 38 4 kbps 57 6 kbps 76 8 kbps 115 2 kbps The default value is 19 2 kbps Parity Sets the ...

Page 81: ... rate 4 Wiring error 1 Errors detected Data Data wires possibly swapped 5 Parity error 1 Error detected Check the Baud rate and Parity parameters 6 Baud rate error 1 Error detected Check the Baud rate and Parity parameters 7 No bus activity 1 0 bytes received in last 5 seconds 8 No packets 1 0 packets addressed to any device detected in last 5 seconds 9 Noise or addressing error 1 Errors detected ...

Page 82: ... 0 4294967295 Count of the valid packets addressed to any device on the bus In normal operation the number increases constantly To reset the count push the Reset button on the control unit for 3 seconds UART errors 0 4294967295 Count of the character errors received by the inverter An increasing count indicates a configuration problem To reset the count push the Reset button on the control unit fo...

Page 83: ... each string and compares it to the average current of selected strings The feature generates a warning when the current in one of the strings deviates from the average You can set the threshold value with the string configuration assistant You can use this feature to give a message of strings with low performance to the PV plant operator The string monitoring function is not enabled by default St...

Page 84: ...alarm limits A warning is displayed if the current deviation in a string is more than the set limit The limit is in percentages of the average current of the monitored strings Push the right softkey to continue Push the right softkey to confirm the string current monitoring settings Push the left softkey to exit the assistant without making any changes String configuration ...

Page 85: ...atus of the inverter with an audible alarm or a signal light For installation information refer to Option module installation on page 66 and the FIO 01 user manual To configure the FIO 01 extension module Open Menu Communication Extension I O Select Option module 1 type and then FIO 01 Select the source for the relay output Refer to Relay output source values on page 86 ...

Page 86: ...when there is no fault 4 Grid connected The relay output activates when there is grid connection 5 Grid not connected The relay output activates when there is no grid connection 6 Power level 20 The relay output activates when the output power is more than 20 of the rated power 7 Power level 40 The relay output activates when the output power is more than 40 of the rated power 8 Power level 70 The...

Page 87: ... p 89 Control buttons p 90 LED status indicators p 91 Graphical display p 92 USB connector p 98 Remote control unit installation p 99 To connect the control unit to a PC p 100 To connect the ABB PC tool to the inverter p 100 To move files between the control unit and a PC p 100 ...

Page 88: ...e inverter control board which are visible when the control unit is removed Refer to LED status indicators on page 91 For information on the user interface menu structure refer to Navigation map on page 133 No Description 1 Graphical display 2 Left softkey 3 Right softkey 4 Status LED dual color green or red 5 Up Down Left Right arrow keys 6 Help key 7 USB connector and lid for service use only 1 ...

Page 89: ...shows kW In the stand by mode the inverter can draw power from the PV array or electrical grid Normal operation The inverter operates and feeds electrical power to the grid The sun symbol shows the current output power e g 80 with 8 out of ten rays The power meter shows the output power as kW Warning A warning has been triggered Normal operation continues automatically if the cause of the warning ...

Page 90: ... actions Push and hold the button to go to the Energy view In the Energy view use this button to toggle between numeric and graphical displays Use the right softkey to select the actions shown on the bottom right of the display Push the Help button to open the contextual help screens To make a screen capture of the user interface push the left up and right arrow keys at the same time The control u...

Page 91: ... 2 which is on when there is a danger of electric shock LED status indications Control board LEDs Description 1 Status LED red or green OFF ON or flashing 2 Danger of electric shock red steady ON if inverter has diagnosed an active ground fault Status Status LED Sleep OFF Fault ON red Active fault that requires user action Warning Flashing red 1 s ON 2 s OFF Active warning The warning does not pre...

Page 92: ...column per hour day month or year The current column is always shown in a different shade to the others Use the left and right arrow keys to choose between different time periods Note that if you change the date and time settings this has an effect on the energy views In the Energy Today view the number in the upper right corner shows the cumulative value of energy produced during the day so far T...

Page 93: ...AC output voltage and actual AC power values The Sun view shows the current state of the unit and the output power in graphical format Refer to Operating modes on page 89 for examples Use the up arrow to access the Sun view When the unit is in the power feeding mode a full sun and ten rays are shown The rays fill to indicate the current output power For example if half of the rays are filled the u...

Page 94: ...n dioxide emission data from your local electrical company or carbon monitoring institute Solar energy offsets production from traditional energy sources and reduces carbon dioxide emissions Screen submenu Use the Screen submenu to set the screen brightness contrast and screensaver delay By default the display backlight is on when the inverter operates When the inverter is in the sleep mode the co...

Page 95: ...utton to see more information on the event Events are kept in the event log The inverter removes the oldest logs when the memory is full Fault detail view example Communication submenu The Communication submenu has communication setups for embedded fieldbus Fieldbus adapters and extension I O modules The menu shows a subset of the parameter groups which are used to set up communications ...

Page 96: ...e inverter and control unit Inverter view example Control unit view example String monitoring submenu SX model The String monitoring submenu has the String configuration assistant for string current monitoring and the String currents view to show the actual string current values ...

Page 97: ...ettings to the inverter You can make up to 2 backup files in the control unit You can copy backup files to and from a PC with a file manager such as Windows Explorer To copy files to a PC connect the control unit to the PC through the USB connection Refer to To connect the control unit to a PC on page 100 To create a parameter backup 1 In the Backups submenu select Create backup 2 If there are 2 p...

Page 98: ...submenu Messages Messages indicate the presence of a fault warning or maintenance reminder Push the left softkey to hide or clear the message If there are several messages clear the most recent message to see the other messages Help The help pages contain context sensitive instructions and descriptions of functions and parameters Push the Help button to display the help page for the selected fault...

Page 99: ...Remove the screws at the top right and bottom left from the control unit support in the inverter 2 Carefully remove the control unit support from the inverter To install the control unit on to a wall 1 Use 4 suitable screws to attach the control unit support to the surface 2 Route the remote control unit cable with the RJ45 connector into the control unit support Refer to Recommended cable for rem...

Page 100: ...onnect the control unit to the inverter 3 Connect the control unit to the PC refer to To connect the control unit to a PC on page 100 4 If Windows prompts you to install USB drivers refer to Drive composer user s manual 3AUA0000094606 English To move files between the control unit and a PC 1 Connect the control unit to the PC refer to To connect the control unit to a PC on page 100 2 If Windows pr...

Page 101: ...9 Spare part kits p 109 WARNING Do not do electrical work on the unit unless you are a qualified electrician Obey the instructions in Chapter Safety on page 11 Failure to obey the safety instructions can cause injury or death electromagnetic interference and equipment malfunction Requirements for maintenance personnel The maintenance person is typically the building or photovoltaic PV system caret...

Page 102: ... warning to the user when the fan run time counter is near the calculated life time After this warning the inverter and fans operate normally but you must replace the fans to guarantee the optimal operation of the inverter If the fans do not operate when they should the inverter shows a warning to the user In this case the inverter continues to operate but it can limit the output power or suffer o...

Page 103: ...ace the fan s when the inverter displays a fan fault or a replacement reminder Examine the operating environment Make sure that the inverter is in the intended operating environment Make sure that the installation environment is clean dry and free of obstacles and that the ambient temperature is not too high Clean the operating environment Clean the inverter installation space and mounting area re...

Page 104: ... DC switch to the OFF position 3 If present open the circuit breakers or external DC switches between the inverter and PV array s 4 Loosen the 2 captive screws which lock the fan grill 5 Remove the fan grill 6 Loosen the locking screw 7 Remove the fan assembly 8 Disconnect the fan cable with a flat screw driver 9 Connect the fan cable of the new fan Make sure that the fan power connector is correc...

Page 105: ...ntation 13 Tighten the 2 M5x16 captive screws to 1 N m to lock the fan grill in position 14 Close the main disconnector and circuit breaker s at the AC distribution board 15 Close the applicable circuit breakers between the inverter and PV array s 16 On the S and SX models set the DC switch to the ON position To replace an external fan ...

Page 106: ...sen the fixing screws T20 of the finger guard 8 Remove the finger guard 9 Pull the fan assembly fan and rubber sleeve to remove it 10 Attach the rubber sleeve to the new fan 11 Align the fan assembly with the bracket so that the air flow direction is correct 12 Push the rubber feet into the bracket slots firmly Make sure all 4 feet are in place 13 Attach the finger guard and torque the fixing scre...

Page 107: ...e sure that it operates correctly WARNING Completely isolate the unit from power sources before you open the covers The DC switch does not isolate the fuses from the PV arrays To replace a string fuse 1 Completely isolate the unit from external power sources Refer to Inverter isolation on page 16 2 Remove the first cover Refer to First cover on page 50 3 Remove the DC input cover Refer to DC input...

Page 108: ...l three cartridges to ensure surge protection To replace the SPD 1 Set the inverter DC switch to OFF 2 Remove the first cover Refer to First cover on page 50 3 Replace cartridges with new ones of the same type Refer to Technical data on page 123 4 Attach the first cover 5 Set the inverter DC switch to ON 6 Monitor the inverter to make sure that it is working correctly ...

Page 109: ...nit 9 Put the battery cover in position 10 Turn the battery cover clockwise to lock it 11 Connect the control unit cable 12 Put the control unit into the holder and push to lock it in position 13 Close the USB connector lid 14 Attach the first cover Spare part kits Contact you local ABB service provider to order spare part kits Order code Item name Description 3N750000000A Fan kit Fan spare part k...

Page 110: ...110 Maintenance ...

Page 111: ...ges p 118 Inverter replacement If the inverter needs to be replaced 1 Do the decommissioning for the old unit Refer to Decommissioning on page 121 2 Install the new unit Refer to Installation requirements on page 33 Mechanical installation on page 41 Electrical installation on page 49 Installation checklist on page 71 ...

Page 112: ...ers to the ON position 4 Monitor the inverter for a few minutes to see if it returns to normal operation 5 Monitor the inverter carefully for a few days If the fault occurs frequently record the event date and time and inverter serial number and contact your system supplier 15873 FRT grid fault A grid voltage disturbance exceeded the FRT trip curve Restart the inverter and monitor that it connects...

Page 113: ... down the inverter and contact your system supplier 28168 Memory unit detached Internal fault Restart the inverter If the same fault occurs again power down the inverter and contact your system supplier 28169 Internal SSW fault Internal fault Can occur during firmware update If the fault occured during the firmware update but is not active after the update no action is needed In other cases restar...

Page 114: ...diately isolate the inverter from all power sources Request a service visit from your system supplier Your PV system might have a dangerous AC or DC side isolation fault and contact to ground 37121 RCMU sensor Fault in the residual current monitoring unit RCMU 1 Power down the inverter 2 Restart the inverter If the same fault occurs again immediately isolate the inverter from all power sources and...

Page 115: ...ctors are in their correct positions according to the cable markings Do not remove the DC cables because it can cause an electrical shock If there are no connection errors restart the inverter If the cable markings are unclear or missing or if the same fault occurs power down the inverter and contact your system supplier Request a service visit to check the polarity and order of DC input connector...

Page 116: ...nected to too many solar panels Be installed in a location that is too hot Have inadequate cooling air flow 37153 Inverter overtemperature The inverter temperature is more than the trip limit despite the output current reduction function 1 Measure the installation environment temperature 2 Make sure that the cooling fans operate and that air flows out of the rear of the inverter A DC voltage over ...

Page 117: ...al AC voltage measurement circuitry 1 Power down the inverter 2 Restart the inverter If the same fault occurs again power down the inverter and contact your system supplier 37190 DC protection High DC component in the output current 1 Reset the fault 2 Monitor the inverter for a few days If the same fault occurs again power down the inverter and contact your system supplier 37191 Isolation Low imp...

Page 118: ... the master controller can communicate 2 Examine the adapter settings and status Refer to the user documentation of the fieldbus interface 3 Examine the cable connections 57601 DC overvoltage DC voltage over the limit during operation Very low ambient temperatures can raise the PV array voltage over the limit Read and record the DC voltage on Technical info 1 page of the control unit Contact your ...

Page 119: ...ntact authorized service personnel to replace the internal fan and report the fan failure to the system supplier 57636 External fan 1 External fan 1 failure The inverter continues to operate but it might limit the output power or suffer overtemperature trips Contact authorized service personnel to replace the external fan and report the fan failure to the system supplier 57637 External fan 2 Exter...

Page 120: ...mperature decreases The inverter automatically returns to normal operation Monitor the inverter for a few days Contact authorized service personnel if the warning occurs frequently 57651 AC voltage calibration Calibration coefficients cannot be read from the internal calibration data file The AC voltage measurements can still be within correct accuracy but the system cannot verify the calibration ...

Page 121: ...1 On the S and SX models set the DC switch to OFF 2 Electrically isolate the inverter Refer to Inverter isolation on page 16 3 Open the disconnecting switches and circuit breakers on the DC side 4 Open the disconnecting switches and circuit breakers at the AC distribution board 5 Disconnect the AC cable connector 6 Disconnect the DC cable connectors 7 Remove the first cover Refer to First cover on...

Page 122: ...he inverter from the wall mounting plate tilt the bottom of the inverter outwards and lift the inverter upwards 15 Remove the wall mounting plate from the wall 16 Recycle the inverter and wall mounting plate responsibly WARNING Do not open the inverter Dangerous voltages may still be present inside even after it is disconnected Recycling Do not dispose of inverter with normal waste At the end of i...

Page 123: ...580 950 V Rated DC input voltage VDCR 580 V Rated DC input power PDCR 33 700 W Number of independent MPPTs 1 MPPT input voltage range VMPPT min VMPPT max at PACR 580 850 V Maximum DC input current IDC max 58 A Maximum input short circuit current 80 A DC connection type Standard and S model Screw terminals 6 25 mm2 Type Weidmueller LXBL 15 00 01 90 SX model 8 pairs of Phoenix Contact SUNCLIX Invert...

Page 124: ... isolation control According to local standard Insulation monitoring Impedance measurement between DC terminals and ground DC switch rating and type S SX 58 A 1000 V 50 A 1200 V Benedict LS32 V 7774 PV string fault current protection SX Solar string fuse 10x85 mm 1 100 VDC all input terminals monitored PV string fuse rating SX 15 A 1 100 V Tested and approved solar string fuse types SX ETI CH10x85...

Page 125: ... Range varies according to the country grid standard Nominal power factor and adjustable range 0 995 with Pacr 33 0 kW adj 0 9 with Pacr 29 7 kW adj 0 1 with S 33 0 kVA PQ diagram with Over 95 110 of the nominal grid voltage The DC voltage is over 580 850 V The temperature is under 40 C Total current harmonic distortion 3 AC connector type Fixed plug 4 pole PE AC connector ratings Conductor cross ...

Page 126: ...tripping curve type of external circuit breaker Type B C Minimum maximum permitted nominal current rating of external circuit breaker 63 A 80 A External RCD type If the local regulations require it use Type A 300 mA external RCD Inverter type PRO 33 0 TL OUTD S SX 400 Maximum efficiency ηmax 98 3 Weighted efficiency EURO CEC 98 0 98 1 MPPT adjustment efficiency Power range of PAC nominal 20 99 5 P...

Page 127: ... F Maximum ambient temperature for nominal power output 45 C 113 F Output current decreases according to the temperature rise rate in the inverter Ambient temperature range allowed during storage and transportation 40 70 C 40 158 F Relative humidity level allowed not condensing 0 100 Maximum installation altitude above sea level 3 000 m 9840 ft Above 1 000 m 3280 ft the maximum power derating depe...

Page 128: ...71 mm 23 6 in 31 5 in 22 5 in Package weight 86 kg 190 lbs Inverter type PRO 33 0 TL OUTD S SX 400 Isolation level Transformerless Markings CE according to LVD 2006 95 EC and EMCD 2004 108 EC RCM mark Safety and EMC EN 62109 1 2010 EN 62109 2 2011 EN 61000 6 2 EN 61000 6 3 EN 61000 3 11 EN 61000 3 12 Certifications and approvals CEI 0 21 CEI 0 16 VDE 0126 1 1 VDE 0126 1 1 A1 VFR2014 VDE AR N4105 G...

Page 129: ...rating voltage range At the minimum MPP voltage 580 VDC the nominal output power can be achieved even at 50 C 122 F In the ambient temperature range of 45 60 C 113 140 F the output power is derated The power derating curves are applicable up to 1 000 m 3280 ft above sea level If the inverter is installed above 1 000 m the cooling capacity is reduced due to the thinner air The inverter temperature ...

Page 130: ...ction between the product and Customer network or any other network as the case may be Customer shall establish and maintain any appropriate measures such as but not limited to the installation of firewalls application of authentication measures encryption of data installation of anti virus programs etc to protect the product the network its system and the interface against any kind of security br...

Page 131: ...Dimension drawing 131 14 Dimension drawing Inverter dimensions 520 mm 20 5 in 342 mm 13 5 in 743 mm 29 3 in 100 mm 3 9 in ...

Page 132: ...nverter labels can be read Recommendations If it is possible install several inverters in one row not on top of each other Leave as much space between several inverters as possible Install inverters as low as possible When you install inverters on top of each other obey these minimum clearances min 350 mm 13 8 in min 350 mm 13 8 in min 250 mm 9 8 in min 500 mm 19 7 in min 150 mm 5 9 in min 520 mm ...

Page 133: ... Select Inverter to choose the inverter Select Menu to open the control unit menu Select Numeric or Graphical to change between the Energy views The right side of the map shows the menu structure Select the menu item from the list to open the corresponding settings The String monitoring item is applicable only to the SX model ...

Page 134: ...134 Navigation map The navigation map ...

Page 135: ...Further information More information about ABB products for solar applications on the Internet www abb com solarinverters ...

Page 136: ...Contact us www abb com solarinverters 3AUA0000123261 Rev B EN 2015 06 18 ...

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