PV Powered PVP260kW Manuel d'utilisateur

Advanced Energy® PVP250kW and PVP260kW InvertersInstallation and OperationUser ManualJune 2012 570-1001792-05A

Replacement Parts ... 7-3Checking and Replacing the Air F

Table 6‑16. Inverter model numberInverter Model Modbus Model NumberPVP30kW 0272, 0273, 0274, 0288, 0289, 0290PVP35kW 0300, 0301, 0302, 0303PVP50kW 030

Modbus Data RegistersTable 6‑18. Modbus data registersDescription StartRegisterEndRegisterNo. ofRegistersModbusAddressDataTypeNotesModbus base address

Table 6‑19. Modbus status and fault code registersDescription StartRegisterEndRegisterNo. ofRegistersModbusAddressDataTypeNotesModbus base address = 2

The following table contains the bitmap information for the inverter operating statusregister. The response values for this command are shown in the b

Table 6‑21. PVM status register status code values (Continued)Description Hex Value Decimal Value NotesModbus register number = 42005DNS server fault

Table 6‑22. Modbus command registers (Continued)Description StartRegisterEndRegisterNo. ofRegistersModbusAddressDataTypeNotesModbus base address = 300

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Maintenance WARNING:These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. Toreduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any ser

VISUAL INSPECTION DANGER:Risk of electrical shock. High voltages are present in the inverter cabinet.Both AC and DC disconnects must be in the OFF po

Table 7‑1. Maintenance checklistItem # Check or Procedure AnnualMaintenanceA General inspection and cleaning1 Record general site conditions. X2 Recor

List of TablesTable 1-1. Branch breaker size recommendations ... ... 1-6Table 1-2. Acronyms and frequently us

Table 7‑2. Inverter replacement partsPart Replacement ScheduleDoor seal gaskets 5 yearsBattery (CR1216) When a Real Time Clock error occurs inModbus P

FansAir filters5. Inspect the filter frames for damage.Contact AE Solar Energy Technical Support if you wish to replace the filters.6.Close and secure

3. Remove the four screws on the card cage air filter.4.Remove the filter.5. Clean the filter with compressed air.6. Replace the filter and secure wit

Troubleshooting and SolarEnergy Technical Support WARNING:Maintenance personnel must receive proper training before installing,troubleshooting, or ma

To Test the LAN CableAE recommends using pre-made cables whenever possible. If a cable must be hand-crimped, we recommend:•Test the cable with a cable

Before performing advanced troubleshooting, record the information provided on thedisplay screen and de-energize the inverter.Prior to conducting the

Table 8‑1. Inverter system warningsHexadecimalValueDisplay String Description Action0001 FAN 1 WARNING Fan 1 warningContact Solar EnergyTechnical Supp

Screen 1: Fault code(s) Screen 2: Fault text Screen 3: Contact informationFault CodesSYS 0020 DRV 0000VLT 0000 TMP 0000GRD 0000FaultAC FAST UNDERVOL

AVERTISSEMENT:Pour que le circuit GFDI fonctionne normalement, la prise de terre desécurité du système PV ne doit pas être branché aux câbles positi

DANGER:Cette unité contient des dispositifs de stockage d’énergie qui prennentjusqu’à 5 minutes pour se décharger. Vérifier que les condensateurs à

Table A-1. Physical specifications ...  A-1Table A-2. Electrical specifications .

INVERTER FAULT CODESThe inverter display screen provides fault information. In addition, the inverterfirmware utilizes a Modbus variable to indicate a

Table 8‑3. Drive (DRV) faultsDisplayScreen HexValueDisplay Screen Text Description Action0001 DRIVE A LOW Drive protection fault,phase A lowContact So

Table 8‑4. Voltage (VLT) faultsDisplayScreen HexValueDisplay Screen Text Description Action0001 VAC OVER PEAK A Peak AC voltage high,phase AContact AE

Table 8‑5. Grid (GRD) faultsDisplayScreen HexValueDisplay Screen Text Description Action0001 AC FAST UNDERVOLTAFast AC voltage low,phase AWait for the

Table 8‑6. Temperature (TMP) faultsDisplayScreen HexValueDisplay Screen Text Description Action0001 HEATSINK TEMP A1 Module heat-sink A1temperature hi

Table 8‑7. System (SYS) faults (Continued)DisplayScreen HexValueDisplay Screen Text Description Action0008 WD TIMER Watchdog faultContact AE SolarEner

Table 8‑8. Controller PCB LEDs (Continued)LEDColorFlashCodeLED Sequence / UnitStatusActionRedSolid The inverter is in a faultedcondition.• Check the f

Link lightActivity lightModbus lightStatus light4672Figure 8‑4. Communication interface PCB with LEDsTable 8‑9. Link LEDLEDColorFlash Code Unit Status

Table 8‑11. Status LEDLEDColorFlash Code Unit Status / Description ActionGreen On Serial communication is established.Inverter communications are oper

Table 8‑11. Status LED (Continued)LEDColorFlash Code Unit Status / Description ActionShort-Short-LongNetwork connection fault. The invertercannot post

List of FiguresFigure 2-1. Components of the PVP250kW and PVP260kW inverters ... 2-3Figure 2-2. Power module assembly ...

AE SOLAR ENERGY TECHNICAL SUPPORTPlease contact AE Solar Energy Technical Support if you have questions or problemsthat cannot be resolved by working

SpecificationsPHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONSTable 9‑1. Physical specificationsDescription SpecificationGeneral Physical SpecificationsEnclosure rating NEMA 4

Table 9‑2. Electrical specificationsDescription SpecificationAC CharacteristicsContinuous AC power PVP250kW: 249.5 kWPVP260kW and PVP260kW-LV models:

Table 9‑2. Electrical specifications (Continued)Description SpecificationMPPT range Note 2PVP250kW and PVP260kW: 295 V to 595 VPVP260kW-LV: 265 V to 5

Table 9‑3. Utility interconnect voltage and frequency trip limits and times (Continued)Voltage and Frequency Trip Limits and TimesFrequency Trip Limit

EFFICIENCY CURVES FOR THE PVP250KW (600 VAC)MODELCEC Efficiency = 96.5%7075808590951000% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%Efficiency, %% of Rat

EFFICIENCY CURVES FOR THE PVP260KW (480 VAC)MODELCEC Efficiency = 97.0%7075808590951000 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1Efficiency, %% of Rated O

EFFICIENCY CURVES FOR THE PVP260KW-LV (480 VAC)MODEL4622CEC Efficiency = 96.5%7075808590951000 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1Efficiency, %% of

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONSTable 9‑9. Environmental specificationsEquipmentStatusTemperature Relative Humidity Air PressureOperating–30°C to +50°C–22

System and Mechanical DiagramsSYSTEM DIAGRAM1122334455667788D DC CB BA APV Powered, Inc.150 SW Scalehouse LoopBend, OR 97702 USA(541) 312-38326/22/20

Figure 6-5. Daisy chain layout for RS-485 network: option A ... ... 6-8Figure 6-6. Daisy chain layout for RS-485 network: opt

MECHANICAL DIAGRAMS"401"4/349"43"12"8/781"2/16WEIVEDISTFEL"8/314WEIVTNORF"39"4/197WEIVCIRTEMOSIETALPDNALG

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IndexAACsub panel 2‑9AC/DC interfaceunderstanding the 4‑13acronyms 1‑8addressbinary conversion table 6‑14air filtersinspecting 7‑5maintenance 7‑4air i

DC input voltagecalculating 3‑7DC interfaceunderstanding the 4‑18de-energizeprocedure 5‑8definitions 1‑8DHCP server accessconnectivity issues 8‑1diagr

clearance 3‑2communications 6‑5communications interface 2‑4, 2‑5components 2‑3connectivity 6‑5cooling compartment 4‑6data monitoring 3‑7DC combiner su

Ooperating statesof inverter 5‑2operationnormal 5‑1starting up the unit 5‑1Ppartsreplacements 7‑3PCBAC distribution 2‑9battery replacement 7‑3communic

lockout and tagout requirements 1‑8startup 5‑1turning on 5‑1user manualalert boxes in 1‑1symbols and icons used 1‑1utilityrequirements 3‑6Vvoltagecalc

Safety and Product ComplianceGuidelinesIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTo ensure safe installation and operation of the Advanced Energy PVP250kW/PVP260kW

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WARNING:WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,could result in death or serious injury, and/or property damage. 

PERSONAL SAFETYEnsure any personnel entering a safety zone within a four foot area around anyoperating inverter wear appropriate Personal Protective E

Chassis ground4588On or off4589or4590Phase1025Electrical fuse1026Alternating current4205Direct currentPositiveNegativePRODUCT COMPLIANCEThe following

Safety and EMC Directives and StandardsCertain options of this unit have been tested for and comply with the followingelectromagnetic compatibility (E

Wiring RequirementsYou must meet the following requirements when wiring the PVP250kW andPVP260kW inverters:Table 1‑1. Branch breaker size recommendati

• Installations in Canada should be in accordance with the Canadian ElectricalCode (CEC) or applicable local standards.•Use only conductors with an in

DANGER:Risk of electrical shock. In the event of a fire, disconnect power to theinverter and do not attempt to use a water based fire extinguisher.

Table 1‑2. Acronyms and frequently used terms (Continued)Term DescriptionEMI Electromagnetic interferenceESD Electro static dischargeGEC Grounding ele

Table 1‑2. Acronyms and frequently used terms (Continued)Term DescriptionSCADA Supervisory control and data acquisition. A computer system thatmonitor

Product OverviewGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Advanced Energy inverter is designed to act exclusively as a grid-tied inverterfor photovoltaic (PV) systems. T

• Versatility: The AE inverter is designed for flexibility and can be used for arange of commercial applications, accommodating most PV systemconfigur

MAJOR COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONALPARTSPower module assemblyData monitoringAir intake hoodDisplayDC sub panelAC sub panelDC combiner sub panelVentilation

◦ Magnetics compartment contains the isolation transformer and inductorsPower Module AssemblyThe inverter uses insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGB

Communications PCBController PCBI/O PCBPower distribution PCBFigure 2‑3. Card cage assemblyData Monitoring Card CageCOMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE PCBThe co

Advanced Energy® PVP250kW and PVP260kW InvertersInstallation and OperationUser ManualJune 2012 570-1001792-05A

Inverter control wire harness connectorsRemote disable terminal blockModbus slave port terminal blocksRJ45 Ethernet portTermination jumpersAddress swi

DC Sub PanelThis sub panel houses the DC disconnect, DC distribution PCB, fuses, and surgeprotection.DC negative busbarFuse subcombinerDC disconnectDC

Figure 2‑6. DC distribution PCB WARNING:Risk of electrical shock. The GFDI functions using a fuse to connect or bondthe solar array negative (or the

AC Sub PanelThe AC landings, filtering, and sense fusing takes place in the AC sub panel. The ACsub panel also includes the load-break-rated AC contac

Power supply fusesSoft start fusesAC sense & DC power supply fusesFigure 2‑8. AC distribution PCBHousekeeping TransformerThe housekeeping transfor

PlanningGENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNINGAND INSTALLATIONPlanning for an installation of an AE inverter should only be performed by qualifiedengineers

use the specified lifting points. Leave the inverter on its shipping pallet with theprotective plastic wrap in place until it is time to install.☞ Imp

Table 3‑1. Inverter clearances (Continued)Location Distance DescriptionSides305 mm (12″) or914 mm (36″)The minimum side clearances are 305 mm (12″) on

CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORSAll the external conduit and conductors are to be supplied by the installer. Allinterconnect wiring and power conductors interfa

GROUNDING AND NEUTRALREQUIREMENTSPV Array Frame Grounding DANGER:Do not connect the PV negative or positive conductors to the ground busbars provided

COPYRIGHTThis manual and the information contained herein are the proprietary property of AdvancedEnergy Industries, Inc.No part of this manual may be

bus bar is located below the DC subpanel compartment in the front left of the invertercabinet. The PV array is grounded internally by means of the GFD

Related Links•“Specifications” on page 9‑1INVERTER MONITORINGThe inverter is equipped with a data monitoring module that can be used to monitorthe inv

Optional 8, 16, and 20 circuit internal subcombiner boxes are available as shown inthe figure below. In addition, the 8 and 16 circuit subcombiners ca

InstallingHANDLING AND UNPACKINGThis section describes the required safe handling and unpacking procedures for theAE inverter. Always follow the recom

AVERTISSEMENT:Équipement lourd. Les unités PVP250kW/PVP260kW pèsent jusqu’à 2360kg (5200 lb) avec palettes et emballage. Tout levage inadéquat de l’

The front doors on the main compartments of the inverter have a rotating handlatch with integral key lock to secure the main compartment doors.Step 2:

Figure 4‑3. Air deflector check5. Replace the cover plates. Make sure the gaskets are not damaged during replacement of the plates. Do not overtighten

Figure 4‑6. Pull test of cable screw terminal connection4. Inspect the screens at the bottom of the compartment for damage or debris.Figure 4‑7. Scree

Step 5: Upper Active Cooling Compartment1.Ensure the fans spin freely.Figure 4‑9. Fan inspection2. Ensure all air filters are fully seated.Advanced En

Figure 4‑10. Air filter checkThis completes the pre-installation inspections.LIFTING AND MOUNTING THE INVERTERThe inverter base is designed to allow a

AVERTISSEMENT :Lire ce manuel au complet ainsi que toutes les autres publications portantsur le travail à effectuer avant d’installer, d’utiliser ou

Required Tools•Lifting device such as forklift or a pallet jack or an alternate method of lifting and positioning the inverter may be used. Lifting de

The front and back of the inverter base each have two fork slots that are 109mm (7.5") wide and 673 (26.5") apart on center.☞ ImportantThe c

animal incursion. Do not penetrate the cabinet at any other location. All gland platesneed to be installed for proper operation of the inverter.TOOLS

4347Figure 4‑12. DC side entry gland plates2. Remove the gland plate while taking care not to damage the weatherproof gasket material on the back side

6. Tighten until the gland plate is snug. Do not overtighten.ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DANGER:Electrical connections must comply with national and local

Table 4‑1. Subcombiner wire sizing and torque valuesFuse BlockMaximumAmperageMaximum Wire Size RequiredTorqueTerminalTemp.Rating200 Al/Cu 350kcmil-#6

to fault. See the specifications section of this manual for AC operating voltageranges.Table 4‑3. Operational voltage ranges per electrical panelElect

AVERTISSEMENT:Pour câbler l’onduleur, suivez les ordres décrits dans cette section. Toutmanquement au suivi scrupuleux des instructions est suscepti

CAUTION:To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a branch circuit with overcurrentprotection appropriately rated in accordance with your national

GroundPhase APhase BPhase CFigure 4‑14. AC connections4618Nut, hex, 3/8 - 16, Grade 8Screw, hex cap, 3/8 - 16 x 1, Grade 8Washer, Belleville, 3/8, 650

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DC WiringThe DC bus bars, positive, negative, and ground are located in the lower leftcompartment, the DC subcombiner panel. The positive and negative

DANGER:Make sure the PV array polarity and voltage between the positive andnegative cables are correct before connecting the PV array cables to the

the incoming DC cables to the bus bar. The DC landing torque specification is 54 Nm (40 ft-lb). 6.Connect negative DC lead(s) directly to the terminal

8 circuit option 16 circuit option 20 circuit option8 Circuit with monitoring option16 circuit with monitoring optionSubcombiner with no circuits4623F

☞ ImportantJumpers are installed across each of the terminal pairs to allow normaloperation. Do not remove either of the jumpers unless you intend to

Inverter Remote Disable TerminalsRemote ContactsOpen Remote Contacts = Inverter DisabledControl WireInverter Remote Disable TerminalsRemote ContactsCl

The data monitoring gland plate is a small, flat piece of metal covering the sideentry port to the inverter’s data monitoring compartment.3.Drill or p

OperationSYSTEM STARTUP PROCEDURE WARNING:Before turning on the inverter, ensure that the front panels are closedproperly.  AVERTISSEMENT:Assurez-vo

9. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.After five minutes, the inverter starts to produce power into the AC grid if allnecessary operating condi

4598InitializeSleepDCPrechargeStartupDelayIdleFaultPowerTrack(automode)DisabledACPrechargeFigure 5‑3. Inverter state diagram• Initialize: The inverter

Table of ContentsChapter 1. Safety and Product Compliance GuidelinesImportant Safety Instructions ...

• Sleep: In this state, the inverter is enabled but the DC voltage is below theminimum operating window. When the PV input voltage rises above thestar

• Fault•Warning• DisabledThe display screens for each state are shown in the following figures. When there is aseries of display screens associated wi

4651Figure 5‑8. Disabled state screenTo Operate the DisplayThe inverter display scrolls through a series of display screens based on the currentstate

To Respond to a Ground Fault WARNING:For the GFDI circuit to function as designed, the solar array safety groundmust not be connected to the PV array

1. Turn the ON/OFF switch on the display to OFF position. 2.Turn the DC disconnect to the power OFF position by rotating the DC power lever to the pos

DANGER:Risque d’électrocution. L’autorisation officielle de votre compagnie localed’électricité est requise avant de brancher l’onduleur sur le rése

Table 5‑1. Inverter enable/disableInverter Enable/Disable SwitchInverterDisconnectSwitchesRemote Enable/DisableModbusEnable/DisableInverter StatusOn C

Data Monitoring and ControlsNETWORKING AND PERFORMANCEMONITORINGThe inverter has an integrated data monitoring module located in the dedicated datamon

The primary purpose of the communications interface PCB is to provide a means tocommunicate with the inverter through either Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP/

• Provide a DHCP-enabled, or static IP based broadband internet connection thatis always ON. This can be cable internet, a DSL line, or equivalent.•Pr

Chapter 3. PlanningGeneral Requirements for Planning and Installation ... 3-1Handling the Inverter ...

FrontBottomFigure 6‑2. T-568B compliant Ethernet cable2. Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the communication interface PCB located in

Ethernet cables must meet the T-568B wiring standard and must be less than320 feet in length. If a longer cable is needed additional networking hardwa

Modbus/TCP is a CAT5 Ethernet network. Modbus/RTU uses a twisted pair shieldedconductor RS-485 network.NETWORKING USING THE MODBUS OPTIONThe following

2. Cut a hole in the desired location to allow access for the cable.3.Install a water-tight conduit hub connection.4. Replace the gland plate.5. Route

NETWORKING USING THE MODBUS RS-485OPTIONThe following steps are required to set up a Modbus RS-485 network for the AEinverter:•Field installation : Th

4648Figure 6‑7. Daisy chain layout for RS-485 network: option C☞ ImportantWhen multiple devices are wired to the network, the network shield must bete

the RS-485 network will not pass through any high voltage (> 300 V) areas, then300 V rated cable may be used in the low voltage data monitoring com

☞ ImportantObserve and maintain correct polarity and wiring orientation.Note: Two slave port terminal blocks, wired in parallel, are available tosimpl

Termination jumpers (shown in "disabled" position)4664Modbus slave port terminal blocksAddress switchFigure 6‑10. Termination jumpers on the

Table 6‑2. Termination enabled for end deviceTermination Disabled EnabledHigh (J7) XLine (J11) XLow (J10) XTO SET THE CENTER INVERTERS FOR THE NETWORK

System Startup Procedure ... 5-1Inverter Operating States ...

Table 6‑4. Biasing enabled (Continued)Termination Disabled EnabledLine (J11) XLow (J10) XTO TERMINATE THE NETWORK AND ENABLE BIASINGAs an alternative,

Termination jumpers (shown in "disabled" position)4664Modbus slave port terminal blocksAddress switchFigure 6‑11. Setting the inverter Modbu

ON1 2 4 8 16 32 64 19200/9600AddrFigure 6‑12. Example: Unit address switch set to address 25If you need more device addresses than the 80 provided in

Table 6‑6. Inverter address table (Continued)UnitAddress(decimal)Switch Number1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Switch Address1 2 4 8 16 32 64 12824 Off Off Off ON ON Of

Table 6‑6. Inverter address table (Continued)UnitAddress(decimal)Switch Number1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Switch Address1 2 4 8 16 32 64 12854 Off ON ON Off ON ON

MODBUS COMMANDSBasic Modbus commands are supported on applicable AE commercial units. Thecommands in the following table are used to read and write (s

Table 6‑9. Response format for Read Holding Register commandResponse Information Response LayoutModbus address nnCommand number 03Number of bytes of d

Table 6‑11. Response format for Write Single Register command (Continued)Response Information Response LayoutData MSB xxData LSB xxCRC LSB xxCRC MSB x

MODBUS DATA TYPESModbus data types used with the PVP250kW/PVP260kW unit are shown in thefollowing table.Table 6‑14. Data typesData Type DescriptionASC

Table 6‑15. Modbus fixed information registersDescription StartRegisterEndRegisterNo. ofRegistersModbusAddressDataTypeNotesModbus base address = 0Inve