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-3.8/4.6-I-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.
Input configuration (DC)
7.
8.
Grounding of the DC inputs
The labels on the inverter have the Agency marking, main technical data and identification of the equipment and manufacturer
V
dc max
I
dc max
V
dc MPP
V
dc, Full Power
I
sc max
V
acr
f
r
I
ac max
P
acr (cos
φ
= ±0.9)
P
acr (cos
φ
= 1)
MODEL:
PVI-3.8- I-OUTD
IP65
5minutes
520 V
90 - 520 V
2 x 12.5 A
160 - 470 V
2 x 22 A
Made in Italy
DIN V VDE 0126-1-1
PROTECTIVE CLASS: I
230 V 1Ø
50 Hz
(*): 16 A for G83/1 UK Version
3800W @ 45°C amb.
3800 W @ 50°C amb.
18.2 A(*)
-25 to +60 °C
-13 to +140 °F
SOLAR INVERTER
www.abb.com/solar
V
dc max
I
dc max
V
dc MPP
V
dc, Full Power
I
sc max
V
acr
f
r
I
ac max
P
acr (cos
φ
= ±0.9)
P
acr (cos
φ
= 1)
MODEL:
PVI-4.6- I-OUTD
IP65
5minutes
520 V
90 - 520 V
2 x 14 A
180 - 470 V
2 x 22 A
Made in Italy
DIN V VDE 0126-1-1
PROTECTIVE CLASS: I
230 V 1Ø
50 Hz
4600W @ 45°C amb.
4600 W @ 50°C amb.
22.5 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...
If the service password is requested, the field to be used is the serial number -SN: YYWWSSSSSS-
In the manual and/or in some cases on the equipment, the danger or hazard zones are indicated with signs, labels, symbols or icons.
Always refer to instruction
manual
General warning - Important
safety information
Hazardous voltage
Hot surfaces
IP65
Protection rating of
equipment
Temperature range
With 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
5
01
Inverter model
02
Inverter Part Number
03
Inverter Serial Number
04
Week/Year of manufacture
PVI-X.X-I-OUTD-X
P/N:PPPPPPPPPPP
WO:XXXXXXX
SO:SXXXXXXXX Q1
SN:YYWWSSSSSS WK:WWYY
01
02
04
03
The models of inverter to which this guide refers are available in 2 power ratings: 3.8 kW and 4.6 kW.
Two types are available for each model: Standard or with DC disconnect switch (Version -S).
STANDARD VERSION
- S VERSION
01
03
04
05
02
06
08
17
18
19
20
13 14 15 16
09
11
12
10
22
23
24
25
17
18
19
20
13 14 15 16
12
09
11
10
21
22
23
24
25
UNO
POWER
ALARM
GFI
ESC
UP
DOWN
ENTER
07
Main components
01
Bracket
06
LED Panel
11
Positive Grounding Connector
16
RJ45 Connectors
21
DC Disconnect switch
02
Locking screw
07
Display
12
Grid standard rotary selectors
17
DC Input terminal block
22
Input connectors (MPPT1)
03
Heat sink
08
Keyboard
13
Channel configuration switch
18
AC Output terminal block
23
Input connectors (MPPT2)
04
Stand-by Button
09
Negative Grounding Connector
14
Internal battery
19
Alarm terminal block
24
AC cable gland
05
Front cover
10
Grounding configuration wiring
15
RS485 line termination switch
20
Signal terminal block
25
Service cable glands
Transport and handling
Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with by suitable ways and means for protecting the
components from violent shocks, humidity, vibration, etc.
Lifting
The means used for lifting must be suitable to bear the weight of the equipment.
Unpacking and checking
The components of the packaging must be disposed on in accordance with the regulations in force in the country of
installation.
When you open the package, check that the equipment is undamaged and make sure all the components are present.
If you find any defects or damage, stop unpacking and consult the carrier, and also promptly inform the Service ABB.
Equipment weight
Model
Mass weight
PVI-3.8-I-OUTD
PVI-4.6-I-OUTD-S
PVI-4.6-I-OUTD
PVI-4.6-I-OUTD-S
24 Kg
UNO
POWER
ALARM
GFI
ESC
UP
DOWN
ENTER
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
-
To avoid overheating, always make sure the flow of air around the inverter is not blocked
-
Do not install in places where gases or flammable substances may be present
-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
On account of the rarefaction of the air (at high altitudes), particular conditions may occur:
-
Less efficient cooling and therefore a greater likelihood of the device going into derating because of
high internal 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
-
Install on a wall or strong structure capable of bearing the weight of the equipment
-Install in safe, easy to reach places
-If possible, install at eye-level so that the display and status LEDs can be seen easily
-
Install at a height that considers the heaviness of the equipment
-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
in the figure so that heat dissipation is not affected by other inverters
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.
15
cm
20
cm
10cm
10cm
Wall/Pole mounting
During installation, do not place the inverter with its front facing towards the ground.
-Position the bracket
01
so that it is perfectly level on the wall and use it as a boring template.
-
Make the 3 holes required, using a drill with a 10 mm diameter bit. The depth of the holes should
be about 70 mm. On the bracket
01
there are 5 holes with which to secure it: just 3 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. 3 10 mm wall plugs supplied with
it (Step 1). Check the stability of the bracket and if necessary use all the fixing points (5) there are
on the bracket
-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
minimum tightening torque of 1.5 Nm.
A
B
UNO
POWER
ALARM
GFI
ESC
UP
DOWN
ENTER
1
3
2
Available components
Quantity
Bracket for wall mounting
1
Bolts and screws for wall mounting
3 + 3
M6x10 screw
1
D.18 Washer
4
L-key, TORX TX20
1
M20 Cable gland
1
M32 Cable gland
1
Two-hole gasket for M20 signal cable
glands and cap TGM58
1 + 1
Available components
Quantity
Jumpers for configuration of the
parallel input channels
2
Connector for connecting the confi
-
gurable relay
2
Connector for the connection of the
communication and control signals
2
Male quick fit connectors
4
Female quick fit connectors
4
In additio
n to what
is explain
ed in this
guide, th
e safety a
nd installa
tion inform
ation pro
vided in th
e installat
ion manu
al must be
read and
followed
.
The techn
ical docu
mentation
and the in
terface an
d manage
ment softw
are for th
e product
are availa
ble at the
website.
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XXXXXXX
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XXXXX
XXXXXXX
ABB solar
inverter
s
Technical documentations
1
All versions of the inverter are equipped with two input channels (therefore with double maximum power point tracker MPPT) independent of each other, which
can however be connected in parallel using a single MPPT.
Configuration of independent channels (default configuration)
This configuration involves the use of the two input channels (MPPT) in independent
mode. This means that the jumpers between the two channels (positive and negati-
ve) of the DC input terminal block
17
must not be installed and the switch
13
located
on the main board must be set to “IND”. N.B.: Independent channel configuration
can only be used in the event that the negative input pole is grounded (Negative
Grounding).
Configuration of parallel-connected channels
This configuration uses the two input channels (MPPT) connected in parallel. This
means that the jumpers between the two channels (positive and negative) of the
DC input terminal block
17
must be installed and the switch
13
located on the main
board must be set to “PAR”.
17
13
13
The configuration of the grounding of the inputs must be done before any connections or testing takes place. No pole of the array can have
earthing connection points located outside the inverter. Incorrect configuration may cause damage to the system and photovoltaic panels!
For the correct operation of some types of photovoltaic panels it may be necessary to ground one of the two input poles (positive or negative), or to have both
of the input poles floating in regards to ground potential. In order to achieve this, it is possible to vary the Grounding configuration by connecting the wiring
10
for connector
09
(negative grounding) to connector
11
(positive grounding), or inserting the wiring into the support provided (floating configuration).
Positive or floating grounding must NOT be used in the case of INDEPENDENT input channel configuration.
0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8
9 A
B
C D
E F
0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8
9 A
B
C D
E F
09
11
10
0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8
9 A
B
C D
E F
0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8
9 A
B
C D
E F
09
11
10
0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8
9 A
B
C D
E F
0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7
8
9 A
B
C D
E F
09
11
10
Negative input pole grounding
Positive input pole grounding
“Floating” grounding
