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87Appendix C - Mechanical DrawingsAPPENDIX CRefer to the following pages for mechanical drawings of the PVP250kW and PVP260kW inverters.

88C.1 PVP250kW/PVP260kW Mechanical DrawingsFigure C-1 PVP250kW/PVP260kW Mechanical Drawing - View 1"401"4/349"43"12"8/781&q

89PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualFigure C-2 PVP250kW/PVP260kW Mechanical Drawing - View 2"23"001"2

90Figure C-3 PVP250kW/PVP260kW Mechanical Drawing - View 3,ETALPDNALGCA"7X"12GNINEPOTUOTUCWEIVEDISTHGIRWEIVKCABWEIVPOTWEIVEDISTHGIRNEPOSLEN

91PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualFigure C-4 PVP250kW/PVP260kW Mechanical Drawing - View 4.STNEMERIUQER4ENOZCIMSIE

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93Appendix D - Limits, Fault Codes, Torque Values, and Wire SizesConditionFactory setting (VAC or Hz)Range (VAC)Maximum Trip Time(s)480VAC Conguratio

94PVP250kW and PVP260kW Faults and WarningsFault VariablesThe PVP250kW and PVP260kW rmware utilizes one, 16-bit variable (fault) to indicate a fault

ixPVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualList of TablesTable 2-1 Inverter Symbols ...

95PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualThe following table lists the voltage faults, including VAC sense, VDC and power

96Hexadecimal ValueDisplay String Description0001 HEATSINK TEMP A1 Module heat-sink A1 temperature high0002 HEATSINK TEMP A2 Module heat-sink A2 tempe

97PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualThe following table lists the system warnings.Hexadecimal ValueDisplay String Des

98Note: Grade 8 hardware required.AC & DC Bus Landing HardwareThe following diagram details the installation of the input wiring to the busbars.Fi

99Appendix E - Annual Maintenance Requirements ChecklistItem # Requirement9 A General Inspection & Cleaning1 Record general site conditions2 Reco

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101Appendix F - Efficiency CurvesF.1 PVP250kW (600VAC) - Efficiency CurvesFigure F-1 PVP250kW (600VAC) Efficiency CurvesAPPENDIX FPower Level (%; kW)10

102F.2 PVP250kW (480VAC) - Efficiency CurvesPower Level (%; kW)10% 20% 30% 50% 75% 100%Input Voltage (Vdc) 24.95 49.90 74.85 124.75 187.13 249.50 WtdV

103PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualF.3 PVP260kW (480VAC) - Efficiency CurvesPowerLevel(%;kW)10% 20% 30% 50% 75%

104F.4 PVP260kW-LV (480VAC) - Efficiency CurvesPower Level (%; kW)10% 20% 30% 50% 75% 100%Input Voltage (Vdc) 26.00 52.00 78.00 130.00 195.00 260.00 W

xList of FiguresFigure 1-1 PVP250kW and PVP260kW Inverters ...3Figure 1-2 Power Module Assem

105IndexAabbreviations vACoutput voltagechanging 37over-current protection 2, 17under voltage fault 76wiring 40AC Distribution PCB 6acronyms vA

106ash codes 81fuse 69GGFDI 23, 69, 77. See groundinggland plate 33ground fault 77diagnosing 77repairing 78grounding 23fault interrupt device

107PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualOoperating states 64operator interface controls 9overcurrent protection 2Ppac

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11. Introduction1.1 Design FeaturesThe PVP250kW, PVP260kW and PVP260kW-LV Inverters are designed to act exclusively as a grid-tied inverter for photo

2VersatilityThe PVP250kW and PVP260kW Inverters are designed for exibility. They can be used for a range of commercial applications and they can acco

3PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual1.4 Major Components and Functional Parts DescriptionsFigure 1-1 PVP250kW and PV

4Figure 1-2 Power Module AssemblyFigure 1-3 Card Cage AssemblyThe Card Cage Assembly (Figure 1-3) is designed to enable fast and easy service and al

5PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualThe DSP is very efcient at computing control and signal processing tasks. The DSP

6AC Distribution PCBThe AC Distribution PCB (Figure 1-5) is located on the AC sub panel. The AC Distribution PCB contains:• Soft-start circuitry• Fu

7PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualFactory Use OnlyEthernet PortModbus Output (master)(Not enabled)Modbus Address Swi

8DC Combiner Sub PanelThe inputs from the PV array are landed in the DC Combiner sub panel. This sub panel includes the positive, negative and ground

9PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualOperator Interface Controls/Vacuum Fluorescent DisplayThe Vacuum Fluorescent Displ

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112. Safety2.1 General SafetyIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: This product has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. Imprope

12Handling, Service and MaintenanceOnly qualied personnel should perform the transportation, installation and initial operation and maintenance of th

13PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual!DANGERRisque d’électrocution. L’intérieur de l’onduleur est soumis à des hautes

14!AVERTISSEMENTRisque de brulure. Certaines parties de l’onduleur peuvent atteindre des températures considérables durant une exploitation normale. S

15PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual2.3 Personal SafetySafety ZoneEnsure any personnel entering a safety zone within

iPrefacePV PoweredPV Powered designs, manufactures and markets the solar power industry’s most reliable photovoltaic solar inverter solutions. We’ve a

16!AVERTISSEMENTConformément au code national de l’électricité et à la norme ANSI/NFPA70, ou au code électrique canadien applicable, l’installation él

17PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual!DANGER Ne branchez pas les conducteurs photovoltaïques positifs ou négatifs à la

18Model 480VAC 600VACPVP250kW 400A 350APVP260kW 400A N/APVP260kW-LV 400A N/ATable 2-2 Branch Breaker Size Recommendations2.5 De-energize/Isolation P

19PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualFigure 2-1 Inverter in the De-energized StateDC Disconnectin Power OFF PositionA

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213. Planning3.1 General RequirementsInstallation of this equipment should only be performed by qualied technicians. Installers must meet all local

22Front – A front clearance of three (3) feet is required to open and maintain the unit per NEC 110.26 or applicable Canadian Electrical Code.Top – A

23PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual3.5 Environmental RequirementsThe unit may be installed either indoors or outdoo

24!CAUTION The inverter may be factory congured for either positive or negative ground. It may NOT be eld congured to a different grounding once it

25PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver• Wire strippers• Utility knife• 0-120 inch/p

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268 Circuit Option 16 Circuit Option 20 Circuit Option8 Circuit with Monitoring Option16 Circuit with Monitoring OptionFigure 3-2 DC Subcombiner Bo

274. Installation4.1 Handling and UnpackingThis section describes the required safe handling and unpacking procedures for the PVP250kW and PVP260kW I

284. Lift the inverter off the pallet using the forklift slots on the front or back. The left and right fork slots are not designed for lifting the i

29PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualFigure 4-2 Screen Check4. Ensure the air deector is held rmly in place. Figur

302. Ensure the cable connections are plugged in and fully seated.Figure 4-5 Inspection of Cable Connections3. Inspect and pull test all cable scre

31PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualStep 4: Upper Electronics Compartment1. Check the integrity of the busbars and t

32Figure 4-10 Air Filter CheckThis completes the pre-installation inspection.!WARNINGBefore installing the inverter, make sure the pre-installation s

33PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual2. Position the inverter to the preferred location.Alternate methods of lifting

343. Punch holes as needed.4. Attach watertight NEMA 4 hubs to the holes. 5. Replace the gland plate taking care to evenly seat the gasket material

35PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual2 inch straightmetal conduit connectorLower cabinetgland plateFigure 4-13 Condui

iiiRevisions and CertificationFor applicability of technical information with your specic product, contact PV Powered Customer Service and Technical S

364.6 AC Wiring!WARNINGFollow the order listed in this section to wire the inverter. Failure to do so may result in hazardous voltages or disconnecti

37PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual!PRUDENCEAn de prévenir les risques d’incendie, les calibres de protection contr

38ampacity, temperature and conduit. In addition wire should be sized to minimize voltage drop. Install the inverter on a dedicated branch circuit wit

39PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual!PRUDENCEAn d’éviter des surtensions inacceptables de CA lorsque l’onduleur est

40Figure 4-15 Busbar Connections!WARNINGDo not connect a neutral wire to the WYE point of the isolation transformer. Doing so will cause the inverter

41PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualAdjustable Voltage RangeThe inverter is factory calibrated to the voltage and fre

42DC Wiring ProcedureFollow these steps to wire the DC inputs from the PV panels to the inverter. These instructions are for a negatively grounded arr

43PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual8 Circuit Option 16 Circuit Option 20 Circuit Option8 Circuit with Monitoring Op

444.8 Performance Monitoring and NetworkingThe inverter has an integrated Data Monitoring Module located in a dedicated Data Monitoring section. The

45PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualConnecting the Ethernet Cable to the InternetUse the following steps to complete

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46• Connect the inverter’s Ethernet port to a hub or router. Ethernet cables must meet the T-568B wiring standard and must be less than 300 feet in l

475. Modbus Network Installation5.1 OverviewPV Powered commercial inverters can communicate via Modbus RS-485 and Modbus TCP/IP. This chapter explain

48!DANGERLes voltages alternatifs et continus seront toujours présents aux points de contact CA et CC de l’onduleur à moins que les disjoncteurs du ré

49PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualThe nal part of the RS-485 installation process is the Modbus network congurati

50Comm X PCBFigure 5-1 Comm X PCB in the Data Monitoring SectionFactory Use OnlyEthernet PortModbus Master (inactive)Switch 1Switch 2Master jumpers w

51PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualNote: The Modbus master connections are not enabled at this time.D. Connect a g

52Step 2: Using Jumpers to Set the Pins for RS-485 InstallationBy default, the termination pins have three slave jumpers installed in the J6/Master po

53PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualB. Set the jumpers for the center inverters on the network.• J7 - remove all th

54First pair of pins, J6 - MasterSecond pair of pins, J16 - NCThird pair of pins, J7 - SlaveFigure 5-4 Location of Jumpers J6, J16 and J7 on the Comm

55PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualAddress Switch Address Switch Address Switch Address Switch Address Switch1 2 1 2

vPVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualAcronyms and AbbreviationsA/D Analog to Digital ConversionANSI American National

56The switches are located near the center of the Comm X PCB and are labeled SW1 and SW2 as they appear in Figure 5-5.If you need more device addresse

57PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manualthese commands and their valid registers.Read Holding RegisterThe Read Holding Re

58Command InformationCommand LayoutModbus slave address nn (1-126)Command number 06First register MSB xxFirst register LSB xxData MSB xxData LSB xxCRC

59PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualResponse InformationResponse LayoutModbus slave address nn (1-126)Command number

60DescriptionStart RegisterEnd RegisterNbr. ofRegistersMB AddressFormat RangeModbus base address = 1000VoltsA L-N 1000 1001 2 41001 FLOAT +/- 32bit

61PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualDescriptionStart RegisterEnd RegisterNbr. ofRegistersMB Address Format Range Note

62When multiple errors are set, the resulting status word value will be a sum of the individual fault and/or error values listed in the following tabl

636. Operation6.1 Start Up Procedure!WARNING Before turning on the inverter, ensure that the front panels are closed properly.!AVERTISSEMENTAssurez-v

64Figure 6-1 AC and DC Disconnect Power ON6.2 Inverter Operating StatesThe PVP250kW and PVP260kW Inverters have nine operating states. The inverters

65PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualFigure 6-2 Inverter State DiagramInitializeThe inverter enters this state after

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66FaultThe inverter enters this state when any fault condition occurs. The inverter can enter this state from any other state except initialize. Unles

67PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual6.3 Display Screens and Display OperationDisplay ScreensThe inverter display pro

68Screen 1: Fault Code(s) Screen 2: Fault Text Screen 3: Contact InformationFigure 6-6 Fault State ScreensFigure 6-7 Warning State ScreenFigure 6-8

69PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual6.4 Ground Fault Interrupt DeviceThe inverter is equipped with a Ground Fault De

706.5 Shutdown ProcedureTo shutdown the inverter, complete the following steps in order:1. Turn the inverter’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.2.

717. Maintenance & Troubleshooting7.1 Visual Inspection!DANGERAC and DC voltages will still be present at the inverter AC and DC landing points u

72B. Connections and Wiring8. Complete visual inspection of electrical connections and wiring.9. Complete mechanical inspection of connections and w

73PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualFigure 7-1 Air Intake Hood2. Remove the four lters by loosening the wing nuts

747.4 Maintaining the Card Cage Air FilterThe card cage features a secondary air lter to ensure long PCB life. The card cage air lter is located un

75PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualThe display will then cycle back to the rst screen. A sample series of screens i

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767.6 Troubleshooting Faults!WARNINGThese servicing instructions are for use by qualied personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

77PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualGround FaultThe inverter is equipped with a GFDI (Ground Fault Detector Interrupt

78Repairing a Ground Fault!DANGERRisk of Electrical Shock. Allow ve (5) minutes for internal power to dissipate prior to entering the enclosure cabin

79PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation Manual7.7 Communication PCB Status Light OperationCommunication PCB LED LightsAll PV P

80Figure 7-7 Comm X PCB LightsLink LED Operation and Signaling• The Link LED remains on if a hardware Ethernet connection is found.• The LED is off

81PVP250kW & PVP260kW InverterInstallation & Operation ManualThe following list provides the status codes and their meaning. Status Flash Code

82to it, the ashes will be longer in duration. A series of longer (slower) ashes indicates the inverter is responding to the Modbus master request.P

83Appendix A - SpecificationsCharacteristicPVP250kW(600VAC)PVP250kW(480VAC)PVP260kW(480VAC)PVP260kW-LV(480VAC)AC Characteristics Continuous power (AC)

84CharacteristicPVP250kW(600VAC)PVP250kW(480VAC)PVP260kW(480VAC)PVP260kW-LV(480VAC)Limits of accuracy time measurement +/- 0.1 secEnclosure rating NE

85Appendix B - Wiring DiagramRefer to the following pages for the PVP250kW and PVP260kW wiring diagram.APPENDIX B