PVI 3000/PVI 4000 PVI 5000/PVI 5300 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Residential/Commercial Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter © 2011, Solectria Renewables Subject to Change REV 2.
PVI 3000/4000/50000/5300 Installatio on and Operattion Manual IMP PORT TANT T SAF FETY INST TRUC CTION NS t shall be followed f durinng installationn and maintenaance of the PV VI 3000, PVI This manual contaains importantt instructions that 0, PVI 5000 annd PVI 5300 Inverter.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All electrical installations shall be done in accordance with the local and national electrical codes ANSI/NFPA 70, NEC, CEC. The PVI 3000-5300 inverters are listed to UL1741/IEEE1547/CSA 22.2#107.1 (and comply with IEEE 62.41). The PVI 3000-5300 contains no user serviceable parts. Do not open the inverter case as there are no used serviceable parts inside.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 2.1 Checking for Shipping Damage .................................................................
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 1 Introduction The PVI 3000, PVI 4000, PVI 5000 and PVI 5300 are residential/commercial single phase, grid-tied PV inverters designed to be inter-connected to the electric utility grid. With this manual the PVI 3000 - PVI 5300 can be installed and operated safely. This installation guide is used as reference for commissioning and as a guideline on how to use the inverter most effectively.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual The integrated data acquisition, display and communication capability of the PVI 3000 - PVI 5300 allows comprehensive tracking of data for understanding of system performance. All error messages and operating conditions of the PVI 3000 - PVI 5300 as well as the PV system are shown on the display. These functions allow complete and continuous monitoring of the photovoltaic system.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 8 7 11 5 9 3 10 4 1 6 2 Diagram of the PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Features (1) AC knockouts (and on back) (2) PV array ground fault interrupt (GFDI) fuse (3) DC/AC disconnect (4) DC knockouts (and on back) (5) Fan assembly (on back at bottom of heatsink, used on PVI 4000/5000/5300 only) (6) RS-232/485 interfaces (7) LCD display (8) LED indicators for basic operating status (9) Inverter Serial Number (10) Detachable wiring box (11) Quick-mount
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 2 Installation WARNING: Before installing the PVI 3000-5300, read all instructions and caution markings in this manual and on the PVI 3000-5300 as well as on the photovoltaic modules. WARNING: Electrical installation shall be done in accordance with all local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual For optimal inverter life and performance, do not mount the inverter in direct sunlight, especially in hot climates, although the inverter is designed to function at full power continuously in up to 131o F (55o C) ambient temperatures. In hot climates if the unit must be mounted in direct sunlight a silver or white metal sun-shield is highly recommended.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual PVI 5000/PVI 5300 DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM 9.88” 250 4.94” 3.7” 125 94 1.75” 45 6.91” 175.5 70 17.75” 454 732 190 2.75” 7.5” 28.82” 184.2 7.25” Fig. 2.1 PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Dimensional Diagram Placement and location · PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 inverters that must be vertically mounted may be located indoors or outdoors, given the NEMA 3R rating. · Avoid mounting the inverter on a location where is exposed to direct rain.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 20” 20” WARNING RISK OF EL ECTRICAL SHOCK Norma lly Grou nded Condu ctors May Be Ungrounde d and Ener gize d When a Gro und-Fa ult is Ind ic ated." DO NO T REMO VE COVER. NO USER SERV ICEABL E P ART S INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUAL IFIE D SERVICE PERSO NNEL. BOTH AC AND D C VO LT AGE SOURCES ARE TERMI NATED INSIDE THIS EQUIPMENT. EACH CIRCUIT MUST BE IN DIVIDUALLY DIS CO NN ECTED BE FORE SERVICING.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Mounting flanges Mounting slots for securing the inverter Mounting flanges Fig 2.2.1 Use the bracket (Fig 2.2.2) as a template to mark the locations on the wall where holes should be drilled. After drilling the holes, the mounting bracket should be fastened to the wall with screws or screw-anchors as shown in Figure 2.2.3. 9.88” 98.43 250mm 7.12” 180mm 4.94” 125mm m 4m 190mm 120mm 70mm 4 1.75” 525mm 1.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 312” 0cm 60cm 22” 312” 0 cm 100~170cm 40”-67” Thediameter height ofmounting the anchor headrecommended < 8mm ¼” screw or 3/16-1/4” anchor bolt (as shown above) Fig 2.2.3 Fastening the mounting bracket 2. Once the mounting bracket is fastened to the wall, then the inverter and the wiring box (that are attached together) can be hooked onto the bracket and slipped down into place.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Slide the mounting bolts at the top of the inverter over the Slide the mounting hooks on the inverter hooks on the mounting bracket over the hooks on the mounting bracket.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual GFDI Fuse For continued pro tection against risk of fire, repla ce only with same type a nd ratin gs of fuse. Fig 2.2.4 Hook the Inverter on the mounting bracket and then fasten with a screw at the bottom flange After the inverter is hooked properly on the bracket and secured with a screw at the bottom flange, then the inverter can be wired.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 2.3 Electrical Connection and Connection to Electrical Utility Grid * Equipment grounds, grounding electrode conductor and ground fault detector/interrupter not shown PVI 3000-5300 PV SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM Fig. 2.3 Simplified electrical connection diagram Location and Mounting the Inverter NOTE: Choose the inverter location keeping in mind where any additional disconnects, junction boxes and/or AC kWh meter (if needed) will be located.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual The installation of a Delta lightning surge arrester or other UL listed arrester of the correct specification is recommended on both the DC and AC sides of inverter. Solectria and various distributors stock these arresters. They can be installed on the outside of the wiring box or other locations in the system and wired using the manufacturer's directions.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual For some installations, code compliance may include indoor, NEMA 1 rated disconnects which are less expensive. For whichever disconnect is selected, you will also need the proper listed ground bar kit. (No neutral kit is needed, as no neutral line should enter the disconnect.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual OFF ON Fig 2.3.1 Turn the DC/AC disconnect switch OFF Fig 2.3.2 Remove the 4 screws on the wiring box Fig 2.3.3 remove the cover from the wiring box ` After the wiring box cover is removed, the conduit hole covers can be removed (or KOs in other locations punched out) as shown in the figure 2.3.3 for the DC and AC conduits which will enter and exit these locations.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Fig 2.3.3 Installation and Operation Manual Remove the hole covers where the conduits will enter and exit. The following three sections describe the wiring for the AC, DC, and communication ports. The AC and DC wiring shall be done in the wiring box of the PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300. There is a pair of DC terminal blocks, DC fuse, a bypass terminal block, two (2) RJ-45 connectors, and one (1) AC terminal block in the wiring box as shown in the Figure 2.3.5.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual WARNING! The National Electrical Code (NEC) states that the inverter must be connected to a dedicated circuit, and that no other outlets or devices can be connected to the same circuit. The NEC also imposes limitations on the size of the inverter and the manner in which it is connected to the utility gird. WARNING! Make sure that you use suitable conductors for both the AC and DC wiring.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Fig 2.3.7 Utility configurations Connection of the AC wiring Use the following procedure to wire the AC conductors. Open the circuit breaker box and switch off the circuit breaker box that will be used to connect the inverter to the building. WARNING! Reconfirm that the circuit breaker to the grid/utility is switched OFF before connecting the power wires from the breaker to the inverter AC terminal block.
PVI P 3000/40000/5000/5300 Installlation and Opperation Manuual L1 wire con nnected to L1 terminal L2 wire conn nected to L2 terminal N terminal Equipment ground wire connected to o ground bar Fig 2.3.8 · · · · · AC Termin nal Block forr AC cable connections c Connnect the AC eq quipment GND D wire to the screw s of the ground g bar labbeled Connnect the white N wire to the terminal labeeled N of the AC A terminal block.
PVI 3000/4000/50000/5300 Installatio on and Operattion Manual Connect to PV V+ if fuse bypasss is desired Coonnect to PV+ + Coonnect to PV- Fig 2.3.9 DC terminaal blocks forr DC wiringg connection ns Figg 2.3.10 PVI 3000 su upports onlyy three (3) PV V string fusess The PVI 30000 is shipped with w three (3)) 15A, 600Vdcc PV string fuuses as shown in the Figure 2.3.10, abovee; therefore, thhe fou urth pair of tterminals (froom left) shall not be used d to connect to t a PV strinng.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual WARNING! Route the DC wires to the PVI 3000-5300 inverters away from any possible hazards that could damage to the wires (such as sharp corners, edges or near covers where wires could be pinched or crushed). WARNING! Hazardous voltage is still present on the inverter after disconnection of all PV DC inputs. Allow 5 minutes for the inverter to discharge the DC voltage completely.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Termination ON/OFF RS232 Termination RJ45-L Fig 2.4.1 RJ45-R positions of the communication ports and termination switches RJ45-L 8 1 Top view RJ45-R 8 1 Top view Fig 2.4.2 Pin 1 TXD (RS232) 2 RXD (RS232) 3 Not used 4 GND 5 GND 6 Not used 7 TX A (RS485) 8 RX B (RS485) Pin 1 Factory reserved 2 Factory reserved 3 5V 4 GND 5 GND 6 5V 7 TX A (RS485) 8 RX B (RS485) RJ-45 Pinouts and Signals As shown in the Figure 2.4.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual WIH-020081 RS485 Daisy chain To gateway or computer WIH-020082 Fig 2.4.3 RS-485 connection Wiring inverters in parallel PVI 3000-5300 inverters can be connected in parallel when more power is needed. In the parallel configuration, each inverter shall connect to its own PV array. It is not recommended to connect one PV array to more than one inverter. This may cause the inverter to work abnormally. The Figure 2.4.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Fig 2.4.4 Parallel configuration of inverter 3 Commissioning the Inverter and PV System The inverter is mounted, all connections are made and you are ready to power it up. NOTE: Make sure all tools; parts, etc. are removed from the vicinity of the inverter before turning on. WARNING: Make a final check for correctness of all AC and DC wiring to the inverter and in the system.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Turn on the dedicated 2-pole circuit 240/208VAC circuit breaker on the home/building electrical panel Turn on the system AC disconnect (if the system is equipped with additional AC disconnect) Turn on the DC/AC disconnect on the inverter. Watch the LED indicators for initialization (all three LEDs on) and LCD messages.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 4.1 Power, Ground Fault and Error LED Indicators There are three light-emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on the front (center) of the inverter to show the operating condition of the inverter (to the right of the LCD display). Fig. 4.1: Power, Error, and Ground Fault Indicator LEDs and LCD Display The green LED "Power" shows the current operating condition.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Green Yellow Red Installation and Operation Manual Initialization The PVI 3000-5300 inverter is in initialization. System Check mode The inverter is in System Check mode. Monitor mode The inverter is in Monitoring mode. Grid/MPP mode The inverter is in Grid Feeding mode.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 4.2 The LCD Display The PVI 3000-5300 inverter is supplied ready to operate so there are no settings, which need to be made by the user for fully automatic feeding of power into the grid. The device comes standard with an LCD display on which various data can be read. All indicated data is only an indication and has tolerances of up to 5%.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual G r i d T y pe L 1 - L 2 2 4 0 V 3 seconds ↓ And then three (3) seconds later, LCD will show the voltage setting for the inverter to drop the grid connection. The settings of the Vl-nH and its clearing time will be displayed. The Vl-nH setting is the phase-to-neutral (rms) high threshold voltage setting at which point the inverter disconnects its output from the AC power grid when abnormally high phase-to-neutral AC voltage is detected.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual F a c L C l r XX . XXH z t < XXX C y c s 3 seconds ↓ Then the LCD will display the setting of the AC high voltage limit above which value, inverter will reduce the output power until the AC voltage drops within this setting. If the grid type is set to 208/240 with neutral, then the display will be looked as the figure shown below. V a c H L i m i t L - N XXX . XV 3 seconds ↓ Then the setting of the re-connection time will be displayed.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual M o d e Mo n i t o r i n g N e x t C o n n e c t XXX s 3 seconds ↓ Vp v XXX V 3 seconds ↓ V a c XXX . XV F a c XX . XH z 3 seconds ↓ During the monitoring mode, if DC input voltages fall under the PV start voltage setting, the system stays in this mode and shows the information as follows. The system will still keep measuring the parameters of both DC and AC and display on the LCD.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Wpv is the incoming power of the PV array in Watts. Vac, Pac, Iac, and Fac are the voltage, power, current, and frequency that the inverter feeds to the grid. V p v XXXV Wp v X X X XW 3 seconds ↓ V a c XXX . XV P a c X X X XW 3 seconds ↓ F a c XX . XH z I a c XX .
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual M o d e D e r a t i n g I p v M o d e D e r a t i n g I a c M o d e D e r a t i n g P a c M o d e D e r a t i n g V a c H There are three possible warning messages that may be displayed with different failures. These messages occur in grid feeding mode. When EEPROM message is displayed, the system is unable to access the EEPROM. The COMM message means a failure of the communication function.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual S E Q V e r s i o n X . XX CUR V e r s i o n X . XX 3 seconds ↓ M o d e e r r o r F a u l t m e s s a g e 3 seconds ↓ There are several error messages that show the detailed conditions that cause the system to go into the fault mode, such as the messages shown below that show that the frequency of the AC grid is too high (H) or too low (L).
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual M o d e F a u l t V p v H 3 seconds ↓ T r i p a t XXX . XV P r e s e n t XXX . XV 3 seconds ↓ The following message presents that the AC line1 and/or line2 voltage (refer to the neutral) is/are too high (H) or too low (L)…. M o d e F a u l t V a c L 1 X V a c L 2 X X: H or L 3 seconds ↓ The messages for the idle mode are as follows.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Solectria PVI 4000 Fig 4.2.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 5 Troubleshooting Diagnosis and analysing data Identifying and resolving faults The PVI 3000-5300 is fitted with a self-diagnostic system, which can recognise a majority of possible faults and show these on the display. This allows the operator to rapidly identify possible problems in the solar inverter or system. Please refer to the LCD section (4) for a thorough explanation of fault codes, modes, etc.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual VacL The AC voltage of mains utility is below the lower limit. FacH The frequency of AC voltage of the utility is above the upper limit. FacL The frequency of AC voltage of the utility is below the lower limit. VpvH The DC voltage of PV array is above the upper limit. Imax_AC Over current on the AC side. InvTempMax The internal temperature of the inverter exceeded the safe operating limit.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual MOV Fault, AC High voltage protection function failed on the AC side. MOV Fault, DC High voltage protection function failed on the DC side. GFDI The GFDI Fuse is open or blown. DCInjectCurH Too much DC current injected into the AC grid is detected. VdcbusH Internal DC bus voltage is above the upper limit. Internal COMM Internal communication failed. Internal watchdog function triggered.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Ibuck Over Internal converter over current Converter Error DC/DC hardware failed. Turn off the inverter and restart. If the error re-occurs Contact installing company or Solectria Renewables Turn off the inverter and restart.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 o o o o Installation and Operation Manual REMOVE WIRING BOX COVER CHECK DC VOLTAGES OF ALL STRINGS USING 600V DC METER MEASURED VOLTAGES SHOULD BE OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE; IF THE MEASURED VOLTAGE IS AT OR CLOSE TO 0.0Vdc, THEN STOP! AND DO NOT REMOVE ANY FUSES. RECHECK YOUR WIRING TO ENSURE THERE IS NOT A DEAD SHORT OR A STRING WITH REVERSED POLARITY. CHECK DC CURRENT OF ALL STRINGS USING CLAMP-ON DC METER MEASURED CURRENTS SHOULD BE AT OR VERY CLOSE TO 0.0Adc.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Solectria Renewables Limited Warranties are provided by Solectria Renewables, LLC. ("Solectria Renewables") and cover defects in workmanship and materials. Duration of a Solectria Renewables Warranty Period: The warranty period is 120 months from the date of purchase of the PVI3000/4000/5000/5300 by the end user or 124 months after the delivery date from Solectria Renewables to installer, dealer, distributor (merchant) whichever is shorter.
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PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual 7 Technical Data Technical Information and specifications – also see PVI 3000-5300 brochure for information and on the inverters. (see Appendix B for info). Input (DC) from PV array: Maximum open circuit voltage of PV array: 600V DC WARNING: NEC 690-7 must be followed to calculate the maximum number of PV modules allowed for a maximum inverter open circuit voltage (OCV) of 600V DC in extreme cold temperatures for the installation location.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Inverter Specifications PVI 3000 DC Input Specifications Continuous Power @240 VAC @208 VAC Recommended Max. PV @240 VAC Array Power, STC Rating @208 VAC MPPT Voltage Range Maximum Input Voltage Strike Voltage Maximum Input Current Maximum Short Circuit Current Fused Inputs AC Output Specifications Continuous Power @240 VAC @208 VAC Voltage Range @240 VAC @208 VAC Frequency Continuous Current (Max.) Output Current Protection Max.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Output to AC grid connection: The PVI 3000-5300 is designed to feed power into a standard 60Hz, 240 or 208V AC utility service or 208V AC provided within a facility by a step down transformer (for example, from 480V AC service). As required by NEC, there must be a dedicated 2-pole circuit breaker for the PV inverter connection. This circuit breaker (and wiring) must have a rating of 20, 25 or 30A depending on the model.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendices Appendix A: PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 brochure The brochure can also be viewed on the website: http://www.solren.com/downloads/PVI_3000-5300 kW.pdf Appendix B: Example string sizing PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 (Note that the chart below is only to show how string sizing charts look. Please refer to the website version for complete and updated charts for use in all temperature zones across the country.
PVI P 3000/40000/5000/5300 Installlation and Opperation Manuual Appendix A D – Negative Grrounding and d Positive Groounding Optiion Connection C n of the DC wiring The wirinng box of the PVI 3000-5300 inverter is designed withh a pair of DC C terminal blocks which suppport up to fouur (4) independent PV strings to be connectedd in parallel inn the wiring boox and then feeed into the invverter. The PV VI 4000, 50000, and V string fusess for the PV sttrings.
PVI 3000/4000/50000/5300 Installatio on and Operattion Manual JP15 JP15 JP14 1 Positvie ground 1 Negative ground JP14 1 Negative ground 1 Positvie ground Blaack wire cted to Black wireconnec connec cted to DCIN-- DCINounded, Red wire e connected toGro connecte DCIN+ ed to Redd wire Unngrounded, DCIIN+ Fig D22 Neggative Grouund Setting and Vdc wiires connecttions connect to PV+ connect to o PV- ! · · · 1 Negative ground GROUNDED D CONDUCTO OR UNGROUNDED CONDUCTOR Fig D3 1 Positvie groun
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Connection of the DC wiring for Positive Grounded Systems The PVI 3000-5300 inverter also supports positive ground for some applications. This option should be ordered from the factory if positive grounding is desired. If ordered as positively grounded with the “P” suffix on the part number, it will come with a label on the front stating that it is a Positive Grounded unit and the PV+ and PV- will be labeled for positively grounded, etc.
PVI 3000/4000/50000/5300 Installatio on and Operattion Manual co onnect to PV+ + Negative ground 1 Positvie ground 1 UNGROUNDED CONDUCTOR F Fig D5 ! · · · GROUNDED CONDUCTOR DC termiinal blocks for f DC cable connectioon in Positiive Ground CAU UTION! The Positive Pollarities of thee DC input from a PV strings s shall be correctlyy connected to t the original “Grounded (-)” (negative) teerminals (re--labeled “Groounded (+)”)) and the Neegative Polarrity of the DC ut from a PV string shall be b conn
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix E Weatherproof Shield for wind-driven snow and rain conditions The weather proof shield is to be installed on inverters when the chance of rain, snow or severe weather may occur. Examples of installations needing the shields are: Units installed on trackers. Units installed outdoors, fully exposed to elements and in climates where severe weather can occur.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Appendix F. Installation and Operation Manual PVI 3000‐5300 PV Inverter Fault Report Form Basic information Model (i.e.
PVI 3000/4000/5000/5300 Installation and Operation Manual Appendix G – UL1741/IEEE1547 Listing Letter 59
