PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL PVI 7600TL Installation and Operation Manual Revision B ©2014, Solectria Renewables LLC DOCR 070366-B
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Table of Contents 1 General safety instructions 1.1 Safety symbols and terminology definitions 7 1.2 Safety instructions 8 2 Introduction 10 2.1 System 10 2.2 Data monitoring and communication 11 2.3 Technical structure of the inverter 11 2.4 Ambient temperature 12 2.5 Inverter DC input voltage range 12 2.6 Efficiency 13 2.7 Equipment overview 14 2.8 Inverter nameplate and safety labels 16 3 Installation 20 3.1 Visual inspection 21 3.2 Installation location 21 3.
5 Commissioning the PV system 45 5.1 Status LEDs 46 5.2 Display and keypad 46 5.2.1 Components 46 5.2.2 Display layout 47 5.2.3 Keys 47 5.2.4 General menu structure 47 5.3 Inverter turn-on procedure 48 5.4 Inverter turn-off procedure 48 5.5 Standard initial commissioning 48 5.5.1 Brief overview of the commissioning steps 48 5.5.2 Detailed description of the commissioning steps 48 5.6 Setting values 6 50 Production Information 52 6.1 Overview 52 6.
8.1.2 8.1.3 8.2 Factors influencing the operating state 66 Display of the actual operating state 67 Event log 68 8.2.1 Overview 68 8.2.2 External events menu 68 Change events menu 69 8.2.3 8.3 Trouble-shooting and correction 70 8.3.1 External events / Insulation and grounding failures 70 8.3.2 Internal failures 72 Other LED and display messages 73 8.3.3 8.4 Displaying grid settings 73 8.5 Internal log 74 8.
Figures 1. PVI inverter output power vs ambient temperature curve 12 2. PVI 3800TL DC input Voltage Range 12 3. PVI 5200TL/PVI 6600TL/PVI 7600TL PV input DC Voltage Range 13 4. PVI 3800TL Efficiency Plot 13 5. PVI 5200TL/PVI 6600TL/PVI 7600TL Efficiency Plot 14 6. Exterior view of inverter’s main components 14 7. Lockable DC Disconnect 15 8. Nameplate Label and Barcode Label Location 16 9. Location of Caution Labels 17 10. Dimensions of PVI 3800TL inverter 18 11.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 General safety instructions This manual contains important instructions for Solectria models PVI 3800TL, PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the inverter. Solectria models PVI 3800TL, PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL inverters are designed and tested to meet all applicable North American and International safety standards.
1.1 Safety symbols and terminology definitions DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. DANGER indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, est susceptible de provoquer un décès ou des blessures graves. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Hot surface Surface chaude Equipment grounding conductor (PE) (PE) Équipement conducteur de terre Wait for a prescribed amount of time before engaging in the indicated action. Patientez le délai requis avant d’entreprendre l’action indiquée. 1.2 Safety Instructions The inverter installation must be performed by an authorized electrician in accordance with the local and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 and OSHA requirements. • The inverter section contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Avant de connecter l’onduleur solaire Solectria au réseau de distribution du courant alternatif (CA), une autorisation doit être obtenue de la part des services publics locaux de tutelle, conformément aux règlements concernant l’interconnexion nationale et locale. La connexion ne doit être effectuée que par un personnel qualifié.
2 Introduction With this device you have acquired an inverter for connection of a photovoltaic system to the grid. This inverter is characterized by an advanced housing design and state-of-the-art high-frequency technology, which enable the highest levels of efficiency and longest life. The inverter includes key features and capabilities, such as Unintentional Islanding protection, LCD, and RS-485 interfaces. The inverter is usable indoors and outdoors. It meets the requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70, NEC 690.
2.2 Data monitoring and communication The integrated data display, processing and communication of the device enables easy operation of the solar inverter. Monitoring of the operational status and signaling of operational failures are capable of being called up over the device display. The data interfaces enable the downloading of data which can be evaluated with the aid of a PC system and allow continuous recording of operating data.
2.4 Ambient temperature The inverter can be operated in ambient temperatures between -13°F to 158°F (-25°C to +70°C). The following diagram illustrates how the power of the inverter is derated depending on ambient temperature. The device should be installed in a well-ventilated, cool and dry location. 100% 90% Nominal Output Power 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 30 °C 40 °C 100% Nom. output pwr @ 200 V 50 °C 60 °C 70 °C 100% Nom. output pwr @ 380 V 80 °C Nom.
Figure 3: PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL PV input DC voltage range 2.6 Efficiency The best efficiency of the inverter is obtained at input voltages > 320Vdc for 208Vac grid, and input voltages > 380Vdc for 240Vac grid.
Figure 5: PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL efficiency plot at 240Vac 2.
A further description of the equipment features: (1) Inverter Enclosure - This section is sealed at the factory and there are no user-serviceable parts inside. All wiring to install the inverter is done in the wiring compartment. (2) LED Indicators - The three LED indicators show errors or status as described in Section 5. (3) LCD - The 20 character, 4 line LCD shows important messages regarding the inverter status and performance.
2.8 Inverter Nameplate and Safety Labels Figure 8: Nameplate Label location The nameplate label is shown in figure 8. The inverter serial number can be found on the nameplate label.
The warning label located in the wiring box enclosure as shown above indicates that there are multiple live DC and AC wires.
Figure 10: Dimensions of PVI 3800TL inverter Figure 11: Dimensions of PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL inverters 18 DOCR 070366-B
(1) (2) (3) (5) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Wiring box of PVI 3800TL solar inverter Wiring box of PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL solar inverters (1) String Fuse Holders (2) RS-485 communication ports (3) PV Positive Terminals (4) PV Negative Terminals (5) Grounding Terminals (6) AC side Neutral (7) AC side L1 (8) AC side L2 Figure 12: Wiring box connection options DOCR 070366-B 19
Required torques for wiring box terminals Terminals in Figure 12 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (see location and description above) Wire size permitted 14 - 6 AWG (2.5 - 16 mm2) Required torque* 10.5 in-lbs (1.2 Nm) Table 1: Required torques for wiring box terminals 3 Installation WARNING! Read all of these instructions, cautions, and warnings for the Solectria PVI inverter and associated PV array documentation.
3.1 Visual inspection All Solectria PVI inverters are 100% tested, packaged in a heavy duty cardboard shipping carton, and visually inspected before leaving our manufacturing facility. If you receive the inverter in a damaged shipping carton, please reject the shipment and notify the shipping company immediately. Verify Solectria PVI shipping carton contains: a. Correct Solectria PVI inverter model: PVI 3800TL, PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL or PVI 7600TL b. Mounting bracket c.
3.3 Mounting the inverter Please make sure the inverter is installed vertically. >20" (50.8 cm) >4" >6" >6" (10 cm) (15.2 cm) (15.2 cm) >39" (100 cm) Inverter should be at least 20“ (50.8 cm) from any ceiling surface Inverter should be mounted at least 39“ (100 cm) from the floor or ground surface. Figure 13: Inverter clearances The National Electric Code may require significantly larger working clearances (see NEC Section 110.
Figure 14: Dimensional drawing of the mounting plate 1. Mount the mounting plate to the wall with at least 4 screws and anchors (Ø 1/4“). With 4 screws, use either all four 6.5mm mounting holes or all 4 slotted mounting holes. You can use the mounting plate as a template for marking the positions of the boreholes. 2. Tighten the screws firmly to the wall. Figure 15: Installing the mounting bracket and inverter on a wooden stud wall.
1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark four screw holes onto the wall. For 16 in. (40.6 cm) on center stud mounting, use the four holes, marked A in Figure 4 on the prior page. Make sure the holes are in the center of each stud before marking the drill location. 2. After marking the screw hole locations, drill the pilot holes for the appropriate screw type that will hold the weight of the inverter in the selected material. 1/4“ lag bolts are recommended for mounting on wood framed walls. 3.
4 Electrical connections 4.1 General safety WARNING! Read all of the instructions, cautions, and warnings for the Solectria PVI inverter and associated PV array documentation. AVERTISSEMENT! WARNING! AVERTISSEMENT! DANGER! DANGER! WARNING! AVERTISSEMENT! CAUTION! PRUDENCE! CAUTION! PRUDENCE! Installation and commissioning must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local, state, and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 requirements.
4.2 Utility AC voltage The Solectria PVI inverters operate grid-tied to the utility voltage. PVI inverters are software configurable via the user display panel for various 208 Vac or 240 Vac 60 Hz service configurations as shown in figures 16-22. CAUTION! PRUDENCE! The Solectria PVI Inverters must never be connected to a 120 Vac utility service. NEC 690.64(b)(1) requires that the inverter be connected to a dedicated circuit with no other outlets or devices connected to the same circuit.
PVI Inverter PVI Inverter PVI Inverter PVI Inverter PVI Inverter PVI Inverter Figure 19: 240V Delta AC Grid Figure 18: 208V/120V WYE AC Grid Figure 20: 240V/120V Stinger-Leg AC Grid Grid Configurations NOT Allowed: Figure 21: 480V Delta AC Grid Figure 22: 480V/277V WYE AC Grid DOCR 070366-B 27
4.3 AC circuit breaker requirements A dedicated over current protection device in the building circuit panel is required for each Solectria PVI inverter. There must be a circuit breaker or fuse to protect each AC phase, L1 and L2. The over current protection device should be able to handle the rated maximum output voltage and current of the inverter. Please refer to the table below to determine the appropriate circuit breaker size to avoid potential fire hazards.
INFORMATION! INFORMATIONS! CAUTION! PRUDENCE! If string sizing is done manually, follow the temperature multiplication factors given in NEC 690.7 table or the PV module manufacturer specified temperature coefficient to ensure PV string voltage is less than < 600 Vdc at minimum design temperature System wiring voltage losses should be no greater than 2 percent on DC and AC side for optimal system efficiency and performance. 4.8 Inverter connections 4.8.
A B Figure 23: PVI 3800TL Inverter electrical diagram A B C D Figure 24: PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL Inverter electrical diagram 30 DOCR 070366-B
POWER IS FED FROM MORE THAN ONE SOURCE, MORE THAN ONE LIVE CIRCUIT EXISTS. Please see diagram above. WARNING! AVERTISSEMENT! 4.8.2 Opening the wiring box cover Ensure no live voltages are present on PV input and AC output circuits, and verify that the DC disconnect is in the “OFF” position, and that are dedicated AC and DC disconnects/breakers locked out before inverter installation.
4.8.3 Wiring box conduit openings Conduit openings are provided for 1 inch and ½ inch conduit fittings. If the conduit fitting used is between 1 inch and ½ inch (2.54 cm and 1.27 cm), an appropriate conduit reducer should be used. 1 in. 1 in. 1 in. 1 in. 1 in. 1 in. 1/2 in. Figure 26: Wiring box conduit opening locations CAUTION! PRUDENCE! Do not enlarge the wiring compartment conduit openings as the wiring box enclosure will be damaged which will void the inverter warranty.
0.5 inch 6 inches Figure 28: Conduit installation and wiring routing Conduit fittings need to be water tight with either a NEMA 4, 4X, 6, or 6X rating. Once conduit and fittings are installed, route wiring through the conduit and fitting and allow a 6 inch strain relief service loop within the wiring box compartment. 4.8.
INFORMATION! INFORMATIONS! INFORMATION! INFORMATIONS! 34 The PV Array positive or negative leads must not be connected to ground. All screw terminals accept solid or stranded copper 14 – 6 AWG wire only. A torque wrench with a flat head screw driver is recommended for tightening screw terminals to a 10.5 in-lbs. (1.2 Nm) torque.
B A - + A PV Positive Terminals B PV Negative Terminals PVI 3800TL wiring box diagram A C + B - + D - A PV1_Positive Terminals B PV1_Negnative Terminals C PV2_Positive Terminals D PV2_Negnative Terminals PVI 5200TL/PVI 6600TL/PVI 7600TL wiring box diagram Figure 29: PVI Wiring box - PV input connections DOCR 070366-B 35
1. Verify that the exposed wires are at least 6 inches in length to provide adequate strain relief and wire end strip length. Secure the conduit into both fittings then tighten conduit fit tings to manufacturer’s recommended torque. 2.. Connect the positive lead from each PV array string to 1 of the PV Positive Terminals (A) in the wiring box compartment. Using a torque wrench, tighten the screw terminal to 10.5 in-lbs (1.2 Nm) of torque. 3.
4.8.5.1 PV string fuse information and calculating string fuse size The PVI 3800TL, PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL, and PVI 7600TL inverters are shipped with 3 X 15 A 600Vdc Littlefuse KLKD 15 string fuses. The provided string fuses may or may not be appropriate for your particular installation. Proper sizing of overcurrent protection is based on the maximum short circuit current Isc (module) and calculated in accordance with NEC Article 690 requirements.
It is worth noting that for this example we calculated the minimum series fuse rating. However, it may be appropriate to use the supplied 15 A fuses as long as they do not exceed the maximum series fuse rating (provided by the module manufacturer) or the overcurrent protection requirements of your PV source wires. Please reference the appropriate NEC Article(s) for further discussion regarding proper sizing of overcurrent protection. 4.8.5.1.
Note: Refer to Figure 31 for String Fuse Locations. 1. Verify the absense of DC current in each string with a DC clamp meter. 2. Gripping only the plastic tab on top of the fuse extractor, pull straight upwards without touching the fuse’s metal end caps or fuse-holder clips on printed circuit board. 3. Away from open wiring box compartment, open the fuse extractor door and tilt fuse extractor downward with a hand underneath to catch fuse as it slides out of fuse extractor. 4.
0.5 inch 6 inches Figure 32: Conduit installation and AC wiring routing Conduit fittings need to be water tight with either a NEMA 4, 4X, 6, or 6X rating. Once conduit and fittings are installed, route wiring through the conduit and fitting and allowing a 6 inch strain relief loop within the wiring box compartment. Determine the AC voltage loss in the AC wires for a given wire cross section and wire length.
PVI 3800TL Percentage of voltage loss with 208 V AC and 240 V AC service. The load used in the calculation is the max. continuous AC current of the inverter. 2.0% Percent of voltage loss 1.6% G AW 1.2% 10 0.8% 8 AWG 0.4% 6 AWG 0.0% 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 One way distance in feet Figure 33: PVI 3800TL-AC voltage loss with different wire sizes and lengths PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL Percentage of voltage loss with 208 V AC and 240 V AC service.
A B C D E AC-side Terminals A PE Terminal (AC System Ground) D L1 Terminal B N Terminal E GET (Grounding Electrode Terminal) C L2 Terminal Figure 35: Wiring box AC assembly – terminal labeling NOTICE! AVIS! WARNING! AVERTISSEMENT! Stranded copper wire should be checked for all strands inside the terminal opening. An additional external AC disconnect may be required by your local AHJ. Please check local regulations to determine if the AC disconnect is required for your installation. 1.
– Connect the Neutral wire to the “N” screw terminal (B), and using a torque wrench, tighten the screw terminal to to 10.5 in-lbs (1.2 Nm) of torque. – Connect L1 wire to the “L1” terminal (D), and using a torque wrench, tighten the screw terminal to to 10.5 in-lbs (1.2 Nm) of torque. – Connect L2 wire to the “L2” terminal (C), and using a torque wrench, tighten the screw terminal to to 10.5 in-lbs (1.2 Nm) of torque. NOTICE! AVIS! NOTICE! AVIS! 4.8.
The Termination Jumper is shown in the diagram on the left. To enable termination place the jumper over the two upper pins next to the “on” label on the board. To disable termination place the jumper in the off position on the lower two pins.
Figure 39: SolrenView Gateway HMI 5 Commissioning the PV system WARNING! Read all of these instructions, cautions, and warnings for the Solectria PVI inverter and associated PV array documentation. AVERTISSEMENT! WARNING! AVERTISSEMENT! Installation and commissioning must be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with local, state, and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 requirements.
WARNING! AVERTISSEMENT! NOTICE! AVIS! 5.1 Verify that the dedicated 2-pole 240 Vac / 208 Vac circuit breaker in the building electrical service panel is turned-off and locked out. Wearing full PPE, with the disconnect in the “OFF” position, verify the PV input polarity once more simply by carefully using a 600 Vdc rated digital volt meter and probing the positive (+) and negative (-) PV array connections. Status LEDs No.
5.2.3 Keypad Symbol Use • • • • • • • • • ESC 5.2.4 Exit the current menu Cancel the setting of a value Move upwards in a menu Set a value (increase the value) Move downwards in a menu Set a value (decrease the value) Select a menu entry Open a configurable value for editing Finish editing (adopt the set value) General menu structure The menus have up to three levels: [Main menu] ... 400 Production info 410 Current data 411 Current overview 412 Current data AC ...
5.4 Inverter turn-off procedure 1. Turn off the AC disconnect. 2. Turn off the dedicated 2-pole 240 Vac / 208 Vac circuit breaker in the building electrical service panel and lock it out. 3. Turn off the DC disconnect. 5.5 Standard initial commissioning 5.5.1 Brief overview of the commissioning steps – Select the grid voltage configuration – Set up the RS-485 communication 5.5.2 Detailed description of the commissioning steps 1. Check all connections and cables for damage and correct seating.
4. Select Continue and press the key. - G- r- i- d- - S- e- l- e- c- t- i- o- n- - - - Grid: US 208 D -> C o n t i n u e ------------------→ The RS-485 menu is displayed 5 Set the RS-485 ID and the baud rate. RS485 -------------------> I D : 1 Baud Rate: 19200 Configurable parameters Display text Designation Description ID RS-485 ID 1 .. 255 Baud rate Baud rate 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400, the standard is 19200 NOTICE! AVIS! 6. Connecting multiple inverters via RS-485.
5.6 Setting values You can set parameters in several menus. The The key increases the value of the parameter. The key decreases the value of the parameter. keys are used to change parameter values. The ESC key can be used to cancel the setting, and the original value is then displayed once more. Pressing the key causes the new parameter value to be adopted. The example on the next page illustrates the procedure for changing the value of a parameter.
Keys Action 6. Use the 7. Press the value. Result keys to set the month. key to adopt the new → The digits for the second value (in this case the day) flash. 110 Date and time Format -> D a t e : 1 8 / 0 7/ 2 0 1 3 Time: 13:10:20pm 110 Date and time Format -> D a t e : 1 8/ 0 7 / 2 0 1 3 Time: 13:10:20pm 8. Use the keys to set the day. 110 Date and time Format -> D a t e : 1 5/ 0 7 / 2 0 1 3 Time: 13:10:20pm 9. ..Press the value..
6 Production Information NOTICE! AVIS! 6.1 All energy production information is provided for informative purposes only. An accurate external revenue grade meter provided by the wiring company is the authoritative source of information for invoicing. Overview The 400 Production info menu contains current data and statistics. The information is write-protected and cannot be edited. – Select the Production info menu item in the main menu. → The 400 Production info menu is displayed.
6.2 Current Data The current data values are provided in the menu 410 Current data. Access – Access the menu by navigating to Main menu > Production info > Current data. → The 410 Current data menu is displayed. 410 Current data -------------------> C u r r e n t o v e r v i e w Current data AC Structure Sub-menu Contents and example display 411 Current overview Current power and energy generation for the current day. Current operating state (see “8.
Sub-menu Contents and example display 41A Date and time Shows the current date and time. Use the 110 Date and time menu to set the values, see “7.2.1 Date and time”. 41A Date and time Date: Time: 41B Current isolation 18/06/2013 10:20:30 Data for: maximum and minimum insulation resistances 41B Current isolat. R iso+: R iso-: 6.
490 Day: -> D a y : Day: History 10.10.12 10.10.12 10.10.12 Structure Sub-menu Contents 421 Day stat. AC Statistics for: total energy, runtime, revenue 431 Week stat. AC Information on configuring the revenue settings is provided in “7.3 Grid feed-in settings”. 441 Month stat. AC 451 Year stat. AC 461 Total stat.
Sub-menu Contents 423 Day stat. ISO Statistics for: maximum/minimum insulation resistances 433 Week stat. ISO 443 Month stat. ISO 453 Year stat. ISO 463 Total stat. ISO Pmax Maximum power Imax Maximum current 423 Day stat. ISO R ISO max: R ISO min: 491 ... 497 Day ... ----kΩ - - - - kΩ Statistics for the last 7 days in which the inverter was in operation. The statistics contain the same information as the menus 421, 422 and 423. 491 Day Energy: Runtime: Revenue: 6.4 18.06.2013 ----Wh -:--h --.
3. Select the option Yes and press the key to delete the statistic. Reset day stat. ------------------No -> Y e s → A confirmation message is displayed. Reset day stat. Successful Press Enter The statistic for the day is deleted. 7 Settings 7.1 Overview This chapter describes how to edit the configurable settings. • Installation settings (Section 7.2 Installation settings”) • Grid feed-in settings (Section 7.3 Grid feed-in settings”) • Options settings (Section 7.
7.2.1 Date and time Description Menu 110 Date and time Menu access Main menu > Install settings > Date and time Example display 110 Date and time Format -> D a t e : 18/06/2013 Time: 13:10:20pm Configurable parameters Display text Designation Date Date Time Time 7.2.2 Description Feedly configurable according to the selected date format. Feedly configurable according to the selected time format.
7.2.3 Contrast Description Menu 120 Display settings Menu access Main menu > Install settings > Display settings Example display Configurable parameters Display text Designation Description Contrast Display Contrast 5...10 7.2.4 Grid selection DANGER! DANGER! NOTICE! AVIS! If the selected grid is changed, a completely new commissioning process must be started, see Section 5. Commissioning the PV system”.
The key consists of 11 numbers and letters. 2. The Solectria Support Team will provide you with the four digit PIN. 3. When you have received the PIN, navigate to the menu 132 Grid change and press the key. → The first digit of the PIN flashes. 4. Use the keys to set the first digit and press the key to proceed to the next digit. → After entering the full PIN, the word Confirm flashes. 132 Grid change Grid: US 208 D Key: ########### PIN: 1234 Confirm 5. Press the key to confirm the entered PIN.
Configurable parameters Display text Designation Description ID RS-485 ID 1...255 Baud rate Baud rate 2400 | 4800 | 9600 | 19200 | 38400, the standard is 19200 Connecting multiple inverters via RS-485. NOTICE! ► Select a different ID for each inverter. ► A 220 ohm termination resistor must be connected to the last inverter in the series (see “4.8.7 Inverter RS-485 Communication Connections”). AVIS! NOTICE! AVIS! 7.
7.4 Options settings Configurable settings • • • • Shading AFCI setting AFCI self test Arc fault clear 7.4.1 Shading Description The “Shading“ option is an extended MPP tracker. When the option is switched on, the MPP tracker performs an additional search at regular intervals. The MPP tracker then searches for the maximum power over a wider voltage range. This option should be switched on if shadows regularly pass slowly over the PV modules in the course of a day.
7.4.2 AFCI setting If the AFCI setting is changed, a completely new commissioning process will need to be started, see “5. Commissioning the PV system”. A PIN is required each time you wish to change the AFCI setting. You can obtain a PIN from the Solectria Customer Service Team upon request. You must provide a key in order to receive a PIN. You will find the key in the menu 230 AFCI Setting. 1. To display the key, navigate to Main menu > Options > AFCI Setting.
7.4.3 AFCI self test Description The “AFCI Self Test” is a manual test function. When “enabled,”a self test of the arc detection function will be carried out. If the internal circuit is OK, the inverter will show “AFCI Test Pass!” on the display and shut down once the test passes. The inverter will start up again after the self test. 1. To display the arc self test, navigate to Main menu > Options > AFCI Self Test. 2. To enable the AFCI self test, change the mode from “disabled” to “enabled”.
3. Select “Yes“ and press the 4. Press the 7.5 button. button. The display page will go back. The inverter will start up. Standard menu Description A standard menu can be defined, which is automatically displayed when the display keys are not used for a certain period of time. When the standard menu is displayed, pressing the ESC key displays the main menu. The standard menu is set to 411 Current data at the factory. This menu shows the current data and current operating messages.
Configurable parameters Display text Designation Description Menu number Menu number Any valid menu number. 8 Diagnosis and maintenance 8.1 Operating states 8.1.1 Types of operating states Operating state Associated influencing factors Normal operation No factors are present that limit Yes the energy production results. Limited operation Non-critical factors that can affect the energy production but Limited which are not equipment or system failures (e.g., self-test).
Insulation and grounding failures Insulation and grounding failures are logged and displayed when this failure occurs. When an insulation or graounding failure is indicated, the failure has to be corrected by the installer before the inverter will restore power production. 8.1.3 Display of the current operating state The actual operating state is indicated via LEDs. A short message is also shown in the fourth line of the 411 Current overview menu.
8.2 Event log 8.2.1 Overview Menu 480 Event journal Menu access Main menu > Production info> Event journal Example display 480 Event journal -------------------> E x t e r n a l e v e n t s Change events The event journal contains the messages relating to the following events: • Parameter changes - Changes to all parameters influencing the energy production and therefore the revenue production.
8.2.3 Change events menu Description The 482 Change events menu contains a chronological list of all changes to parameters influencing the energy production and thus also the revenue. Menu 482 Change events Menu access Main menu > Production info> Event journal > Change events Example display 482 Change events 18.06.13 17:29:56 D Max. power: 100% Max. power: 90% The parameter change entry has the following structure: Menu 482 Change events 2nd line Date and time when the external event occurred.
8.3 Troubleshooting and correction 8.3.1 External events / Insulation and grounding failures The 411 Current overview menu shows one of the following messages: 411 Current overview Now: -W Day: 0Wh External events 411 Current overview Now: -W Day: 0Wh Insulation 1. To receive a more exact description of the problem, press the 411 Current overview menu. key in the → The External events menu is displayed.
→ The 481 External events menu is displayed. 481 External events 18.06.2013 17:29:56 L1 Islanding Begin Alternatively, you can also directly open the 483 External events menu via the “Go to menu“ function, see chapter "12.3.1 ‘Go to menu‘ function". The following table shows the failure messages that can appear in the 483 External events menu and provides troubleshooting and correction suggestions.
LED Status Display message Message description Fault correction Green PV1 ISO startup The startup insulation is too low. Red fail Yellow ► Check the insulation resistance at the DC side of the PV modules. Green PV1 ISO running Residual current excess the safety standard. Red fail Yellow ► Check the insulation resistance at the DC side of the PV modules. 8.3.
8.3.3 Other LED and display messages LED Status Display message Message description Fault correction PV1 Voltage too low The PV1 voltage is too low. Green Red Yellow Green L1 Power reduction Power reduction activefor L1. Red PV1 PW limit to Pn Power limiting active for PV1. Yellow PV1 Temp derating Temperature derating active for PV1. Reduced electricity production. There is insufficient solar irradiation.
8.5 Internal log Description The internal log contains information on the internal failures that have occurred. Menu 620 Internal log Menu access Main menu > Diagnostic&Alarm > Internal log Example display 620 Internal log 12.04.12 126 127 7:39:25 Parameter change entries have the following structure: 3rd Line Date and time when the external event occurred. 4th Line Number(s) of the internal failure(s) 8.6 Maintenance DANGER! DANGER! Lethal danger from hazardous voltage.
NOTICE! The inverter contains no components that are user serviceable. AVIS! 10 Removal, transport, storage, disposal DANGER! DANGER! DANGER! DANGER! WARNING! AVERTISSEMENT! 10.1 Danger of death or severe injuries from dangerous voltage ► Disconnect the inverter from the AC grid before removing the AC conductors. ► Verify absence of AC voltage before removing conductors.
11 Technical data INPUT (DC) PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL PVI 7600TL Max. recommended PV power 4580 WP 6200 WP 8000 WP 9100 WP 18 A per MPP tracker 20 A per MPP tracker Max. System Voltage 600 V Operational Voltage range 120 ... 550 V Full powerr MPP range 200... 500 V Max. current 20 A Max. allowed imbalance power 15 A per MPP tracker 30% / 70%1) - DC disconnect MPP tracker Internal 1 2 MPP efficiency 2 2 99.
GENERAL SPECIFICATION PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL Max efficiency 98.0% CEC efficiency 97.5% @ 208V / 97.5% @ 240V Operating temperature -13 to +158 °F (-25 to +70 °C) / Derate above 122 °F (50 °C) -40 to +185 °F (-40 to +85 °C) Storage temp. Humidity 0 ... 100% Max operating altitude MECHANICAL DESIGN Dimensions L x W x D inches (L x W x D) mm Weight Cooling 2000 m above sea level PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL PVI 6600TL 17.5 x 15.8 x 8.5 in. (445 x 401 x 216) 26.8 x 15.8 x 8.5 in.
STANDARDS / DIRECTIVES PVI 3800TL PVI 5200TL Electronics protection rating PVI 6600TL PVI 7600TL NEMA 4, IEC 60068-2-11 (Salt mist) Safety UL 1741, CSA 22.2 No. 107-01 SW Approval UL 1998 Isolation Monitor Interrupt (IMI) NEC 690.35, UL1741 CRD Unintentional Islanding protection IEEE 1547, IEEE 1547.
11.1 FCC Compliance Information SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES, LLC. string inverters, Model PVI 3800TL, PVI 5200TL, PVI 6600TL and PVI 7600TL. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
12 Appendix 12.1 Overview of setting options The following table contains an overview of all settings that can be made in the inverter. Function / Characteristic Short description Menu Manual chapter 200 Options “7.4 Options settings” Options Shading For setting up the extended MPP 210 Shading tracking “7.4.1 Shading” Display settings Date and time For setting the date and time 110 Date and time “7.2.1 Date and time” Date and time format For setting the date and time formats 111 Format “7.2.
12.2 Order numbers RS-485 cable RS-485 connection cable Cable for connecting inverters Please contact Solectria for available options. 12.3 Overview of menu structure 12.3.1 "Go to menu" function NOTICE! AVIS! 1. You can use the “Go to menu” function to directly navigate to a particular menu. To open the Go to menu function, press and hold the ESC key on the inverter for at least 3 seconds. → Go to menu opens. Go to menu -------------------> M e n u : 000 2.
12.3.2 Installation settings (100) 100 Installation Explanation 130 Grid selection Display the grid settings, change the grid 140 RS-485 Change RS-485 settings 110 Date and time Explanation Date: 18/06/2013 Date Time: 15:12:23 Time 111 Format Date and time formats 111 Format Explanation Date: DD/MM/YYYY Date format Time: 24h Time format (12h or 24h) 120 Display settings Contrast: Explanation 10 1...
12.3.3 Shading (210) Mode Explanation Disable Monitoring is deactivated. High High shading, time cycle: 0.5 hours Medium Medium shading, time cycle: 2 hours Low Low shading, time cycle: 4.5 hours 210 Shading Explanation Mode 12.3.4 Disable Disabled / High / Medium / Low Production information (400) 400 Production info Explanation 410 Current data Current power and energy values. Messages on the current operating status.
411 Current overview Explanation Now: 200W Current active power Day: 2000Wh Energy production current day Normal operation Current status messages 412 Current data AC Explanation L1 voltage: ---V Voltage L1 Freq.: --.--Hz Frequency L1 Current: -.--A Phase current L1 P: ---W Active power L1 Q: ---Var Apparent power L1 DC inj.: ---mA Feed-in current 416 Current data PV Explanation PV1 Voltage: ---V Voltage on the PV side PV1 Current: -.
420 Day statistics Explanation 421 Day statistics AC AC = AC side 422 Day statistics DC DC = DC side 423 Day statistics ISO ISO = Insulation 430 Week statistics 440 Month statistics 450 Year statistics 460 Total statistics 470 Feed-in settings 480 Event journal 490 History 421 Day statistics AC Explanation Energy: ---Wh Energy Runtime: -:--h Runtime Revenue: ---USD Revenue L1 Imax: -.
491 Day Explanation Energy: ---Wh Energy Runtime: -:--h Runtime Revenue: ---USD Revenue L1 Imax: -.--A Maximum current L1 Pmax: ---W Maximum active power L1 Qmax: ---Var Maximum apparent power L1 Qmin: ---Var Minimum apparent power 492 Day 493 Day 494 Day 495 Day 496 Day 497 Day 422 Day statistics DC Explanation PV1 Imax: ---A Max. current PV1 Umax: ---V Max. voltage PV1 Pmax: ---W Max.
423 Day statistics ISO Explanation R ISO max: ---kΩ Max. insulation resistance R ISO min: ---kΩ Min. insulation resistance 433 Week statistics ISO 443 Month statistics ISO 453 Year statistics ISO 463 Total statistics ISO 470 Feed-in settings Explanation Currency USD Define the currency USD / kWh: #.
12.3.7 Standard menu (800) 800 Standard menu Explanation Menu number: Number of the menu that is to be displayed as the standard menu.
13 Glossary AC Abbreviation for “Alternating Current”. AHJ Abbreviation for “Authority Having Jurisdiction” (electrical inspector). Basic Insulation Insulation to provide basic protection against electric shock. CEC Abbreviation for the California Energy Commission CEC Efficiency CEC Efficiency is the California Energy Commission Efficiency rating, a performance rating for modules and inverters based on the real environment that a system will be in. CSA Abbreviation for the Canadian Standards Association.
MPP The Maximum Power Point is the point on the current-voltage (I-V) curve of an array or string, where the product of current and voltage has it’s maximum value. NEC The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a United States standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. Power dissipation Power dissipation is designated as the difference between absorbed power and power of a device or process yielded. Power dissipation is released mainly as heat.
14 Certificates Please check our web site for the most recent certificates at: http:// www.solren.com/productsand-services/grid-tied-solar-inverters/residential/pvi-3800-7600TL-solar-inverter.
92 DOCR 070366-B
Certificate of Compliance Certificate: 2716237 Master Contract: 260655 Project: 2716237 Date Issued: April 2, 2014 Issued to: SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES LLC Bldg 9 360 Merrimack Street Lawrence, MA 01843, USA Attention: Chinedu Igbokwe The products listed below are eligible to bear the CSA Mark shown with adjacent indicators 'C' and 'US' for Canada and US or with adjacent indicator 'US' for US only or without either indicator for Canada only Issued by: Kyle Song PRODUCTS CLASS 5311 09 - POWER SUPPLIES
15 Warrenty The current warranty and RMA statement for the product is available on line at http://www. solectria.com/warranties/Inverter_Warranty.pdf. If you do not have access to the internet or to request a copy to be mailed to you please contact the Customer Service Department 978-683-9700.
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