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In addition to what is explained below, the safety and installation information provided in the 
installation manual must be read and followed. The technical documentation and the interface 
and management software for the product are available at the website.
The device must be used in the manner described in the manual. If this is not the case the 
safety devices guaranteed by the inverter might be ineffective.

Quick Installation Guide

PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD

ABB Solar inverters

1.

Labels and Symbols

Inverter Models and Components

2.

Lifting and transport

4.

Choice of installation location

EN 

Assembly Instruction

6.

List of supplied components

3.

Choice of installation location

5.

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Vdc max

Idc max

Vdc MPP
Vdc, Full Power

Isc max

Vacr
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Iac max

Pacr (cos 

ij

= ±0.9)

Pacr (cos 

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MODEL:

PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD

IP65

5 minutes

600 V

90 - 580 V

2 x 10 A

160 - 530 V

2 x 12.5 A

Made in Italy

DIN V VDE 0126-1-1

PROTECTIVE CLASS: I

230 V 1Ø

50 Hz

3000W @ 45°C amb.

3000 W @ 50°C amb.

14.5 A

-25 to +60 °C

-13 to +140 °F

SOLAR INVERTER

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Vdc max

Idc max

Vdc MPP
Vdc, Full Power

Isc max

Vacr
fr

Iac max

Pacr (cos 

ij

= ±0.9)

Pacr (cos 

ij

= 1)

MODEL:

PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD

IP65

5 minutes

600 V

90 - 580 V

2 x 16 A

120 - 530 V

2 x 20 A

Made in Italy

DIN V VDE 0126-1-1

PROTECTIVE CLASS: I

230 V 1Ø

50 Hz

3600W @ 50°C amb.

3600 W @ 55°C amb.

17.2 A(*)

(*): 16 A for UK G83 Version

-25 to +60 °C

-13 to +140 °F

SOLAR INVERTER

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Vdc max

Idc max

Vdc MPP
Vdc, Full Power

Isc max

Vacr
fr

Iac max

Pacr (cos 

ij

= ±0.9)

Pacr (cos 

ij

= 1)

MODEL:

PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD

IP65

5 minutes

600 V

90 - 580 V

2 x 16 A

140 - 530 V

2 x 20 A

Made in Italy

DIN V VDE 0126-1-1

PROTECTIVE CLASS: I

230 V 1Ø

50 Hz

4200W @ 45°C amb.

4200 W @ 50°C amb.

20 A

-25 to +60 °C

-13 to +140 °F

SOLAR INVERTER

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The labels attached to the equipment must NOT be removed, damaged, dirtied, hidden,etc...

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Always refer to instruction 
manual

General warning - Important 
safety information

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Hot surfaces

IP65

Protection rating of 

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Temperature range

 

Without isolation 
transformer

  

Direct and alternating 
currents, respectively

  

Positive pole and negative 
pole of the input voltage 
(DC)

Always use safety clothing 
and/or personal safety 
devices

 

Point of connection for 
grounding protection

Time need to discharge 
stored energy

10

01

 Inverter model   

02

 Inverter Part Number

03

 Inverter Serial Number   

04

 Week/Year of manufacture

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The models of inverter to which this guide refers are available in 3 power ratings: 3.0 kW, 3.6 kW and 4.2 kW.
The only difference in terms of components between the three power levels is the number of input connectors: 2 pairs in PVI-3.0/3.6-TL-OUTD models; 3 (2x MPPT1 
and 1x MPPT2) pairs in PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD models. Two types are available for each model: Standard or with DC disconnect switch (Version -S).

STANDARD VERSION

- S VERSION

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03

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06

07

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Main components

01

Bracket

05

Front cover

09

DC Input terminal block

13

Signal terminal block

17

Input connectors (MPPT1)

02

Locking screw

06

LED Panel

10

AC Output terminal block

14

RJ45 Connectors

18

Input connectors (MPPT2)

03

Heat sink

07

Display

11

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RS485 line termination switch

19

AC cable gland

04

DSP Reprogramming 
connectors

08

Keyboard

12

Internal battery

16

DC Disconnect switch

20

Service cable glands

Available components

Quantity

Bracket for wall mounting

1

Bolts and screws for wall mounting

2 + 2

M6x10 screw

1

D.18 Washer

3

L-key, TORX TX20

1

M20 Cable gland

1

M25 Cable gland

1

Available components

Quantity

Two-hole gasket for M20 signal cable 
glands and cap TGM58

1 + 1

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parallel input channels

2

Connector for the connection of the 
communication and control signals

2

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3 (4.2 kW)

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3 (4.2 kW)

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Technical documentations

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Transport and handling

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components from violent shocks, humidity, vibration, etc.

Lifting

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Unpacking and checking

The components of the packaging must be disposed on in accordance with the regulations in force in the country of 
installation.

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Equipment weight

Model

Mass weight

PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD
PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD-S

PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD
PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD-S

PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD
PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD-S

17.5 Kg

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Environmental checks

 

- Consult the technical data to check the environmental parameters to be observed 

 

- Installation of the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight must be avoided as it may cause:

1. power limitation phenomena in the inverter (with a resulting decreased energy production by the system)
2. premature wear of the electrical/electromechanical components
3. premature wear of the mechanical components (gaskets) and of the user interface (display)

 

- Do not install in small closed rooms where air cannot circulate freely

 

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- Do not install in rooms where people live or where the prolonged presence of people or animals is expected, 

because of the noise (about 50dB(A) at 1 m) that the inverter makes during operation

Installations above 2000 metres

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temperatures

 

- Reduction in the dielectric resistance of the air that, in the presence of high operating voltages (DC input), can 

create electric arcs (discharges) that can reach the point of damaging the inverter

All installations at altitudes of over 2000 metres must be assessed case by case with the ABB Service 
department.

Installation position

 

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- Install in safe, easy to reach places

 

- If possible, install at eye-level so that the display and status LEDs can be seen easily 

 

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- Install vertically with a maximum inclination of +/- 5°

 

- Choose a place with enough space around the unit to permit easy installation and 

removal of the object from the mounting surfaces; comply with the indicated minimum 
distances

 

- For a multiple installation, position the inverters side by side; if the space available does 

not allow this arrangement, position the inverters in a staggered arrangement as shown 

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Final installation of the inverter must not compromise access to any disconnection 
devices that may be located externally.
Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions available on the website and 
evaluate any possible exclusion due to improper installation.

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which can however be connected in parallel using a single MPPT.

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independent mode.
This means that the jumpers between the two channels (positive and negative) 
of the DC input terminal block 

09

 must not be installed and the switch 

11

 

located on the main board must be set to “IND”.

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of the DC input terminal block 

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 must be installed and the switch 

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 located on the main board must be set to “PAR”.

 

 

 

 

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 Position the bracket 

01

 so that it is perfectly level on the wall and use it as a boring template.

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70 mm. On the bracket 

01

 there are 5 holes with which to secure it: just 2 are enough to support the inverter if 

installed on stable, robust supports.

Secure the bracket to the wall 

B

 or to the pole 

A

 with the no. 2 10 mm wall plugs supplied with it (Step 

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Hook the inverter to the bracket spring corresponding with the insertion point in the bracket on the back of 

the inverter (Step 2).

Proceed to anchor the inverter to the bracket 

01

 by tightening the locking screw 

02

 located on the lower 

side (Step 3).

Unscrew the 4 screws and open the front cover 

05

 in order to make all the necessary connections.

Once the connections have been made, close the cover by tightening the 4 screws on the front to a 

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