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Commissioning and Setup

Installation Manual for Generac PWRCell Inverter

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2.

Navigate the  inverter  control  panel  until  a  screen

similar to 

Figure 6-26

. When properly installed, the

inverter control panel will have an additional device

page called Ethernet Settings.

Figure 6-26. Ethernet Troubleshooting

NOTE: 

Ensure  blue  Cat  5  cable  is  reconnected  to  the

Beacon after troubleshooting is complete.
If the PWRview State reads Get Connected then a suc

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cessful connection has not been made to the PWRview

server.
If  the  inverter  does  not  automatically  connect  to  the

network  and  begin  communicating  with  the  PWRview

server, perform the following steps:

1.

Verify an Ethernet connection has been enabled by

pressing  the  center  button  on  the  Ethernet  page

and selecting Enable Ethernet.

2.

Verify the network is configured for DHCP and that

DHCP is enabled.

3.

If  the  network is  not  configured  for DHCP, obtain

the  MAC  address  and  contact  the  system

administrator for IP address assignment.

4.

Input  IP  address  under  Manual  settings.  See

Configuring Static IP Settings

.   

5.

Restart router and modem.

6.

Contact system administrator for further 

troubleshooting steps.

NOTE: 

It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the

Internet  connection  is  reliable  and  secure.  Generac

recommends  always  using  a  hardwired  connection.

Generac  does  not  recommend  or  support  using  any

wireless or power line carrier network devices. Use these

devices at your own discretion.

Commissioning Multiple Inverter 

Systems

PLM Cross-talk

NOTE: 

Do  not  energize  two  or  more  inverters  before

commissioning. Energizing two or more inverters prior to

commissioning will result in cross-talk.

PWRcell inverters are manufactured with some common

default parameters.  One of these default  parameters  is

the default Power Line Modem (PLM) channel. PWRcell

inverters use the PLM channel to communicate with and

send commands to REbus-powered devices. In this way,

a PWRcell inverter behaves like a master device. If two

or more master devices are communicating on the same

PLM channel, REbus devices become unable to respond

properly  to  the  intended  master  device  and  the  master

devices will attempt to provide control for the other, often

leading  to  communication  and  reporting  issues.  This  is

referred to as cross-talk.

How to identify PLM Cross-talk

Cross-talk  can  be  easily  identified  by  navigating  to  the

device pages on an inverter control panel. If two inverter

device  pages  exist,  or  if  devices  connected  to  one

inverter show up on the other, cross-talk has occurred.

NOTE: 

To  differentiate  one  device  page  from  another,

confirm the RCP numbers via the device page sub-menu.

NOTE: 

It is recommended to keep a list of which REbus

devices are connected to specific inverters at multi-sys

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tem sites. 

Multiple Inverter System Pre-Commissioning 

Checklist

Before commissioning multiple inverter systems, confirm

the following:

Inverter systems (including PV Links and PWRcell

batteries)  have  been  installed  per  manufacturer

instructions  and  to  local  and  state  code  require

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ments.

PWRcell  batteries  have  their  Battery  Disconnect

switches in the OFF position.

PWRcell  inverters  are  de-energized  with  no  volt

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age present at their AC Grid input terminals. Use

an appropriately rated multi-meter/voltmeter to ver

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ify if AC voltage is present at the AC Grid terminals.

NOTE: 

To  determine  if  the  inverter  is  de-energized,

check the inverter control panel and the system backfeed

breaker. If de-energized, the inverter control panel will be

powered  off  and  the  inverter  backfeed  breaker  will  be

OPEN.

Multiple Inverter System Commissioning 

Procedure

NOTE: 

Throughout this process, it is important that only

one  inverter  is  energized  at  any  time.  If  two  or  more

inverters are energized at any point during this process,

the  inverters  will  cross-talk.  To  resolve  cross-talk,  see

PLM  Cross-talk  Recovery  Procedure

. After  resolving

cross-talk,  the  commissioning  process  will  need  to  be

restarted for the cross-talked inverters.

IP: 192.168.158.37

MAC:00:04:a3:0b:77:fc

DHCP: bound, 83285s
ARP: idle
DNS: done

ctr btn:         net settings

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Страница 1: ...s product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury Register your Generac product at https pwrfleet generac com 1 888 GENERAC 888 436 3722 Para español visita http www generac com service support product support lookup Pour le français visiter http www generac com service support product support looku...

Страница 2: ...this page See Serial Number Location When contacting an Independent Authorized Service Dealer IASD or Generac Customer Service always supply the complete model number and serial number of the unit Table 1 PWRcell Inverter Important Information Unit Model Number Unit Serial Number Date Purchased Commissioning Date 000393a WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www P65Warnings ca gov ...

Страница 3: ... Dimensions and Locations 14 Wiring Guidelines 15 Grounding Bar Wiring 15 DC Wiring 16 AC Wiring 16 Protected Load 17 Connecting Ethernet 18 Current Transformers CTs 18 Other Accessories 23 Section 6 Commissioning and Setup System Configuration 25 General Information 25 Commissioning the System 25 Connect the PWRcell inverter to High Speed Broadband Internet 25 Registration 25 Connecting PWRcell I...

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Страница 5: ...n verifying the inverter software To get the latest software version go to generac com pwrcell update and follow the instructions or call 1 855 395 7841 for additional help or questions Safety Rules The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir cumstance that might involve a hazard The alerts in this manual and on tags and decals affixed to the unit are not all inclusive If using a procedu...

Страница 6: ... 000187 WARNING Electrocution Potentially lethal voltages are generated by this equipment Render the equipment safe before attempting repairs or maintenance Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury Risk of injury Do not operate or service this machine if not fully alert Fatigue can impair the ability to operate or service this equipment and could result in death or serious injury 0...

Страница 7: ... damage DANGER 000145 DANGER Electrocution In the event of electrical accident immediately shut power OFF Use non conductive implements to free victim from live conductor Apply first aid and get medical help Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury 000599 Electrocution Turn battery disconnect OFF and de energize REbus before touching terminals Failure to do so will result in death s...

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Страница 9: ...ange AC X7602 Series L N V rms 106 120 132 Operating voltage range AC X7602 Series L L V rms 212 240 264 Operating voltage range AC X11402 Series L N V rms 106 120 132 Operating output voltage range AC X11402 Series L L V rms 184 208 228 Continuous output current AC grid tied A rms 32 PCS controlled current grid tied A rms 32 Continuous output current AC islanded1 A rms 42 Output fault current dur...

Страница 10: ... configured to do so This capability is referred to as islanding All PWRcell products use the REbus 380 VDC nanogrid to connect to each other The REbus nanogrid automates the flow of power to enable plug and play setup and operation of PWRcell equipment For more information about REbus visit www generac com In Figure 2 3 PWRcell inverter E is directly connected to PV Link optimizers B and PWRcell ...

Страница 11: ...he inverter is disabled or powered off Internet LED Internet LED G is illuminated when the inverter is connected to a router and has an IP address A blue Internet LED does not mean that the inverter has connected with the Generac server Shutdown Mode NOTE A loss of grid power will not de energize REbus in a PWRcell system configured to island with enabled energy storage Shutdown button E activates...

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Страница 13: ...its connected to that disconnect NOTE If an additional DC disconnect is added ensure the disconnect switch is rated for a minimum of 30 amperes 450 volts To initiate the PVRSS Open the inverter lid Locate the four DC disconnects to the left of the Generac Power Core Turn all disconnects with connected PV sources to the off position PV Links will open all SnapRS devices within 30 seconds controllin...

Страница 14: ...itions result in a 300 second restart delay time after the trip threshold has been exceeded for the listed number of cycles Frequency Trip Thresholds See Table 3 2 for the default fixed frequency trip set points All over frequency and under frequency trip condi tions result in a 300 second restart delay time after the trip threshold has been exceeded for the listed number of cycles Value of 999 in...

Страница 15: ...ces Figure 4 1 PWRcell Inverter Dimensions and Mounting Clearances Mounting Bracket Dimensions Figure 4 2 Mounting Bracket Dimensions 4 in 10 16 cm 28 in 71 15 cm 8 in 20 32 cm 28 1 2 in 72 4 cm 36 in 91 44 cm 8 in 20 32 cm 19 1 4 in 48 9 cm 8 1 2 in 21 6 cm 20 in 50 8 cm 8 in 20 32 cm 24 1 2 in 62 23 cm 010508 16 in 40 64 cm 1 1 2 in 3 81 cm 2 3 8 in 6 03 cm 009990 ...

Страница 16: ... the wall Fasteners must be suitable for the mounting surface Fasteners must engage at least two studs or other structural members Mounting bracket has clearance holes for 1 4 fasteners with slots to accommodate different stud spacings 3 See Figure 4 3 Insert mounting bracket tabs A into inverter body slot B NOTE Figure 4 3 is for illustration purposes only Figure 4 3 Mounting Inverter onto Bracke...

Страница 17: ...WRcell DC Disconnects I STOP Terminals B REbus Bi directional DC Terminals J Protected Loads Disconnect C Internet Connection K AC Grid Connection Terminals D DC Main Fuses L Protected Loads Terminals E Current Transformers CTs Accessory Ports M Grounding Bar F Automatic Transfer Switch ATS Accessory Port N Gen Sense G REbus Beacon Port O Gen Start H Authorized Generac Personnel Only B C D M L K J...

Страница 18: ... locations hubs in compliance with UL514B Figure 5 3 Knockout Locations C 010238 B E D A Table 5 3 Combination Knockout Size and Quantity Combination Knockout Size Quantity 3 4 in X 1 in 6 1 2 in X 3 4 in 7 5 1 2 in 140 mm 5 29 32 in 150 mm 2 5 8 in 67 mm 1 21 32 in 42 mm 1 31 32 in 50 mm 2 13 16 in 72 mm 2 7 32 in 56 mm 1 3 8 in 34 mm 1 1 16 in 27 mm 2 3 16 in 55 mm 1 15 16 in 49 mm 1 7 8 in 47 m...

Страница 19: ...ved systems DC system grounding is critical for REbus communications REbus grounding wires are used as communications wires Ensure the following REbus devices have a low resistance wired connection back to the inverter grounding terminal bar PV Link PWRcell batteries Torque all terminals as specified in Table 5 5 Table 5 4 Terminal Toques Wiring Terminal Torque AC terminals 13 3 to 15 9 in lb 1 5 ...

Страница 20: ...Terminals 000686a DANGER Electrocution Never touch terminals when inverter and PWRcell DC disconnects are ON Doing so will result in death or serious injury 000646 Equipment damage Obey polarity markings when connecting REbus devices Reverse polarizing DC circuits could result in equipment or property damage WARNING 000645 WARNING Equipment damage Do not connect raw unregulated battery output to i...

Страница 21: ...subpanel Connect this subpanel to the protected loads terminals The protected loads output can provide on the order of 8kW of continuous power See Specifications for exact values The inverter can surge up to 50A for motor starting capabilities NOTE Actual power output for protected loads during a grid outage will depend on system sizing for batteries and solar array NOTE Backup power ratings are s...

Страница 22: ...ad required Inverters connected by a router to a DHCP network will automatically detect settings For manual IP setup see Configuring Static IP Settings NOTE It is the installer s responsibility to verify the Internet connection is reliable and secure Generac recommends using a hardwired connection to provide Internet connectivity Generac does not support using any wireless or power line carrier ne...

Страница 23: ...enerac PWRCell Inverter 19 Figure 5 7 Connecting Current Transformers CTs A PV Array B PWRcell Inverter C Protected Loads Panel D Protected Loads Disconnect E AC Main Panel F PWRcell Battery G Current Transformers CTs H Utility A F B C D E 010000 G H ...

Страница 24: ...ay require multiple sets of CTs to fully measure the utility power being sent to the building For 4 wire 120 240 VAC split phase service Use two pairs of CTs to measure the service Use each pair of CTs to measure a pair of service conductors feeders within the main panel Use both RJ 45 jacks with two Cat 5 cables Connect CT1 from both cables to the same phase and CT2 cable from both cables to the ...

Страница 25: ...ects CTs when turned ON Once CTs are detected a utility pole symbol will appear on the lower right corner of the home screen power flow diagram Verify operation by noting power flow To calibrate CTs navigate to the inverter device page access the sub menu and select the Cali brate CTs option When the CT calibration pro cess is successfully complete the inverter screen will provide feedback showing...

Страница 26: ...a valid CT calibration Check wiring and CT integrity ct cal 9 0x8069 Line 1 has multiple CTs on it or a CT is on the neutral wire Check wiring and CT integrity ct cal A 0x806A Line 2 has multiple CTs on it or a CT is on the neutral wire Check wiring and CT integrity ct cal B 0x806B Lines 1 and 2 have multiple or missing CTs on them or a CT is on the neutral wire Check wiring and CT integrity ct ca...

Страница 27: ...eing overloaded by large appliance loads when islanded Load management options for PWRcell include the PWRcell ATS Controller and Smart Management Module SMM When utilizing these load management solutions be sure to select the appropriate value for the EnaLoadShed setpoint This setpoint is accessible through the Mod Settings menu via the inverter device page as shown in Figure 5 11 Select a value ...

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Страница 29: ...et 2 Register system 3 Energize the PWRcell inverter with AC power 4 Select Inverter system mode 5 Configure inverter settings 6 Select inverter compliance setting optional 7 Select ESS Grid Usage Mode optional 8 Enable REbus devices 9 Test islanding Connect the PWRcell inverter to High Speed Broadband Internet Refer to Connecting Ethernet for more information Registration NOTE If the system is no...

Страница 30: ...gure 6 3 A list of system modes will be displayed with the current mode marked with an asterisk NOTE The list of system modes may not include all those shown in Figure 6 3 Figure 6 3 Selecting System Modes 1 of 4 3 See Figure 6 4 Use the up and down arrows to highlight the desired mode and press the center button to select Figure 6 4 Selecting System Modes 2 of 4 4 Arrow right and press the center...

Страница 31: ... to channel 0 unless performing Multiple Inverter System Commis sioning Procedure TargMaxImprtP 30 000 to 30 000 Watts 0 Maximum Threshold for importing power before the battery will dis charge in Self Supply Mode to offset TargMinImprtP 30 000 to 30 000 Watts 0 Minimum power import maintained by charging the battery from the grid in Self Supply Mode EnaIslanding on off on Allows system to island ...

Страница 32: ...ting for Import Export Compliance for more information Export Limiting mode allows the user to restrict the export to a connected utility grid to an Export Limit value set by the user When the Export Limit value is set to 0 this mode functions as a Zero Export mode CRD200 Export Only compliance allowing the battery to be charged from a connected utility grid but will not allow any REbus connected ...

Страница 33: ...o the Beacon device page and press the center button to enter the device menu Figure 6 11 Configuring TOU Schedule 1 of 4 2 See Figure 6 12 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Mod Settings and press the center button to enter the settings menu Figure 6 12 Configuring TOU Schedule 2 of 4 3 See Figure 6 13 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Access Code and press the center button to select ...

Страница 34: ...TOU Scheduler Running Screen and a Current System Mode screen Both screens will display the time until the next system change and the mode the system will change to The TOU Schedule name will be listed at the bottom of the device page Figure 6 15 Running Figure 6 16 Current System Mode See Figure 6 17 and Figure 6 18 On the home page the text above the power flow diagram will alternate between Sch...

Страница 35: ...until the mode is changed manually or the sched uler is re enabled Figure 6 23 Disabling Beacon 3 of 3 Temporarily Overriding the TOU Scheduler The scheduler can be temporarily overridden at any time without disabling it The manual override will apply until the next regularly scheduled system mode change To temporarily override the scheduler 1 Navigate to the system home page 2 Press the center bu...

Страница 36: ...ter screen select the installer tool See Accessing the Installer Configuration Tool for more infor mation 2 After logging into the Installer Configuration Tool select Beacon from the menu 3 Select Simple IP Network Settings See Figure 6 25 4 Adjust any of the following network configuration information as needed Name Config Address Netmask Gateway DNS1 DNS2 MAC 5 Press Submit to commit settings Fi...

Страница 37: ...erter behaves like a master device If two or more master devices are communicating on the same PLM channel REbus devices become unable to respond properly to the intended master device and the master devices will attempt to provide control for the other often leading to communication and reporting issues This is referred to as cross talk How to identify PLM Cross talk Cross talk can be easily iden...

Страница 38: ... screen of that inverter of unwanted devices from other systems on site 5 Follow steps 1 8 for Multiple Inverter System Com missioning See Multiple Inverter System Com missioning Procedure for more information 6 Proceed to next cross talked inverter and repeat the procedure Installer Configuration Tool The Installer Configuration Tool allows configuration and provisioning of Generac PWRcell system...

Страница 39: ... inverter control screen To dis able a system mode tap the checkbox to uncheck the box for that mode Click Submit to save Clear Display Allows installers to wipe the screen of any unwanted devices being retained by the memory card in the screen module Select Clear and click Submit The screen will go blank and test its LEDs Allow time for the screen to reload before accessing Import Export Limiting...

Страница 40: ...down list will limit the inverter power export to the utility grid to the value specified for Export Limit NOTE This feature is only available for inverter firmware version 13290 or greater See Verifying Inverter Soft ware Version for more details To request a firmware update for an inverter please contact PWRcell Technical Support Zero Import See Figure 6 30 This option is one time settable Pleas...

Страница 41: ...m the menu at the bottom of the page Click Submit to apply the compliance stan dard The settings entered will not take effect until the Submit button has been clicked Figure 6 32 Utility Compliance Configuration NOTE Verify the Compliance Selection field shows the desired compliance rule after clicking Submit NOTE For multi system sites compliance must be set on each inverter separately through ea...

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Страница 43: ...the issue before replacing it For assistance contact the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer IASD contact Generac PWRcell Technical Support at 1 855 635 5186 call Generac Customer Service at 1 888 436 3722 1 888 Generac or visit www generac com To replace a fuse 1 Initiate an inverter shutdown See Shutdown Mode for more information 2 See Figure 7 1 Open all PWRcell DC Disconnects A Verif...

Страница 44: ...sert replacement fuse into fuse holder 10 Reinstall fuse holder Turn clockwise until tight Figure 7 2 Removing Wiring Compartment Cover Recovery From an Error State Error events will force the PWRcell inverter into an error state where no DC power is exported though voltage may still be present on REbus from connected devices To recover a device from an error state use the front control panel to d...

Страница 45: ...er is in place between STOP terminals CTs will not calibrate Loose connection Check CT wiring Trigger manual CT calibration from the inverter device menu No REbus Beacon device page Beacon USB cable not connected Verify the USB cable is correctly connected to the Beacon and also to the Beacon accessory port in the inverter wiring compartment Inspect exposed sections of cable for damage Beacon wrap...

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Страница 48: ...rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems Inc Generac Power Systems Inc S45 W29290 Hwy 59 Waukesha WI 53189 1 888 GENERAC 1 888 436 3722 www generac com ...

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