DOCUMENT: 150919
SECTION 2
SAFETY
PV-15208 Photovoltaic Inverter
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Copyright 2000, Xantrex Technologies Inc./Trace Technologies Corp.
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SAFETY FEATURES
Front Panel Indicators
The PV-15208 incorporates three colored LED indicators, used to show the current operating state of
the inverter. The indicators have the following meanings:
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Red: Fault Mode - The inverter has sensed an abnormal condition. To reset the unit (clearing the
fault condition), cycle the on/off switch (see below).
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Amber: Sleep Mode – The inverter is waiting for sufficient PV voltage to start the inverter.
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Green: Operator Mode - The inverter is active and generating A/C current.
On/Off Switch
The PV-15208 incorporates a maintained position on/off switch located on the front door of the enclo-
sure. Under normal conditions, the on/off switch in the on position. Turning the switch to the off
position will initiate a controlled shutdown of the PV-15208 and open the main contactor within the
unit. The PV-15208 is prevented from being restarted until the on/off switch is turned back to the on
position. Cycling the on/off switch will reset the PV-15208 and attempt to clear any system fault.
Main Enclosure Door
The front door of the PV-15208 main enclosure is pad lockable. It is recommended that the PV-15208
enclosure door be padlocked during normal operation.
Fault Reporting
Any fault conditions are reported to the operator interface. If the PV-15208 is equipped with LED’s,
the red LED will light and the green LED will flash the corresponding number of the fault. If the PV-
15208 is equipped with the LCD option, the LCD will display a text description of the fault. Refer to
Section 5, Troubleshooting, for detailed descriptions of system fault conditions.
PV Ground Fault Detection
The PV-15208 is equipped with ground fault detection circuitry and control. The single point of PV
The PV-15208 enclosure contains exposed high voltage conductors. The enclosure
door should remain closed, except during maintenance or testing. These servicing
instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the operating
instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Do not open the cabinet door if
extreme moisture is present (rain or heavy dew).
WARNING
The PV-15208 does not incorporate a door interlock switch. Please make sure the
unit is powered down, and isolated from the utility grid and PV panels, prior to
opening the enclosure door. (Allow 5 minutes for any stored potentials to be dis-
charged, prior to opening the unit). The front door of the PV-15208 main enclosure
is pad lockable. It is recommended that the PV-15208 enclosure door be padlocked
during normal operation.
WARNING