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97-600100-02-A01PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectINSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

viiiAppendix A - Specications ...43A.1 Inverter Specications ...

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation ManualixList of Figures and TablesFigure 2-1 Interior Com

xTable A-1 Inverter PVP1100 through PVP2800 Specications ...43Table A-2 Integrated AC/DC Disconnect Technical Specications ...45

11. Introduction and Safety1.1 IntroductionThe PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC Disconnect is a utility interactive inverter fo

2!CAUTION• All electrical installations should be done in accordance with local electrical codes and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual3!CAUTIONRead all safety warnings and instructions b

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52.1 Selecting a Location for the Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectWhen choosing a location for the inverter/disconnect unit, consider the fo

6The large bracket:• Has two top screw holes at either end of the large bracket, 16” (40.6 cm) apart which are designed to match standard stud spaci

73.1 Mounting and Anchoring the Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectAfter you have determined a suitable location for the inverter/disconnect uni

86. Locate the inverter mounting hole below the power board (see Figure 3-3). Insert the mounting screw through the inverter and tighten securely.Mod

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual9Inside ScrewFigure 3-3 Inverter’s Inside Screw Bel

10NOTE: Donotproceedwithmakingtheelectricalconnectionsuntiltheinverter/disconnectunitisproperlymounted.!WARNING: Shock hazardDo not rem

114.1 Electrical ConnectionsThe design intent of the PV Grid-tied Inverter and Integrated AC/DC Disconnect unit is to provide a safe method of connec

12!ATTENTIONToutes les installations électriques devraient être faites selon les codes de l’électricité locaux. Le Code national de l’électricité (NEC

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual13Inverter Model Nominal Voltage Grid TypePVP4600 20

144.4 AC Circuit Breaker RequirementsThe main utility service panel must dedicate a single- or multi-pole breaker to operate each installed 120/240/2

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual15Condition Factory Setting Maximum Trip Time(s)Line

16!AVERTISSEMENTSuivre l’ordre présenté ci-dessous pour connecter l’onduleur et le dispositif de déconnexion. L’inobservation de cet ordre peut causer

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual17The three sections are:• Left knockouts — dedicat

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

18Maximum Current RatingMinimum Size of Grounding Electrode Conductor AWGCopper Aluminum Copper Clad15 8 620 8 630 8 640 8 660 8 6Table 4-4 Groundin

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual19Grounding SchematicFigure 4-3 is a schematic repre

20Figure 4-4 Grounding of the Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectGround Fault Interruption Circuit (GFI)The purpose of the GFI circuit is to det

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual21Figure 4-5 Ground Fault MessageIf the inverter di

22ModelAC Line Input TerminalConductor TypePVP1100L1 L1 or L2 of 120VAC Split Phase ServiceL2 Neutral of 120VAC Split Phase ServicePVP2000L1 L1 of 240

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual23!WARNINGEnsure the main circuit breaker at the uti

24NOTE: InthePVP1100unitstheLine1conductoristheonlyphasevoltagewireandLine2isneutral.Line 1EGCLine 2Figure 4-7 Disconnect’s AC Co

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual25!AVERTISSEMENTS’assurer que le système de mise à l

269. Ensure all connections are wired correctly, properly torqued and that there are no loose strands of wire. 10. Remove the 1A fuse from the extern

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual27Note: AnexceptionexistsifadedicatedPVsyste

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28GND L1 L2/NPos Gnd NegPos Gnd NegGND L1 L2/NPos Gnd NegGND L1 L2/NPos Gnd NegInverter #1 Inverter #2 Inverter #3From UtilityL1, L2 and

295. Operation!WARNINGBefore turning on the inverter, ensure that the inverter and disconnect front covers are closed properly.!AVERTISSEMENTAvant de

30!AVERTISSEMENTAvant de mettre l’onduleur et le dispositif de déconnexion CA/CC sous tension, s’assurer que le panneau avant est adéquatement fermé e

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual31Red LED is illuminated when:• The PV array voltag

32Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3Figure 5-2 Running ScreensIf a fault occurs, the display also provides a corresponding fault code. Refer to Chapter 6, Tr

336. TroubleshootingThe inverter provides two indicator lights in the form of Light Emitting Diodes, or LEDs. The LEDs are the primary indicators of t

343. A less likely cause is limited to multiple inverter installations, when the positive and negative array strings are crossed. Crossed wires occur

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual35Screen 1 Screen 2Screen 1 Screen 2Figure 6-2 Star

36Figure 6-4 Power Low FaultFigure 6-4 shows a Power Low fault. After the fault occurrence, the inverter had a DC Voltage High fault. In this case, t

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual37Fault Code VFD Text Fault Description1000 0100 AC

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation ManualiiiSafety Information and ConventionsSAVE THESE INST

38Fault Code1000 00021000 00010200 00000004 00000001 0000Table 6-2 Normal Fault CodesIf the following fault codes occur, please contact PV Powered Te

397. Service and ReplacementPV Powered provides service guidelines for disconnecting and replacing an inverter. Always request and receive a replaceme

40These connections include:• AC connection terminal• DC connection terminal• External Ground Fault Interrupt fuseReview the following gure for th

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual417.3 Replacing the Inverter1. Remove the screws a

42Note: TheACconductorsarereversedwhenrunningfromthedisconnecttotheinverter.Forexample,theEGCistheleftterminalinthedisconnect

43Appendix A - SpecificationsThe specications detailed below are expected operational parameters, and should be used in designing your PV system in ac

44Specications PVP3000 PVP3500 PVP4600 PVP4800 PVP5200 Maximum DC Input Voltage (VOC) 500VDCDC Voltage Operating Range (V)170VDC-450VDC200VDC-450V

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual45A.2 Integrated AC/DC Disconnect SpecificationsSpec

46A.3 Circuit Breaker RequirementsInverter Model Circuit Breaker RequiredPVP1100 1 pole 15APVP2000 2 pole 15APVP2500 2 pole 20APVP2800 2 pole 20APVP3

47B.1 Field Configuration of an Inverter for Use with Positively Grounded PV ArraysIf the inverter is:• Equipped with an Integrated AC/DC Disconnect

ivFor applicability of technical information with your specic product, contact PV Powered Customer Service and Technical Support at support@pvpowere

48Figure B-2 Conductors Reversed on Power Board Terminals4. The text on the DC terminal circuit boards must now be covered with the following label

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual49GFI Negative JumperFigure B-5 GFI Negative Jumper

50Inverter without an Integrated AC/DC Disconnect1. Determine the polarity of DC conductors coming from the PV array.J10 Port with GFI Negative Jump

51C.1 Schematics for Inverter-onlyFigure C-1 Side and Front Views of the PVP1100, PVP2000, PVP2500, PVP2800, PVP3000 and PVP3500 Inverter-only Cabi

52Figure C-2 Back and Bottom Views of PVP1100, PVP2000, PVP2500, PVP2800, PVP3000 and PVP3500 Inverter-only Cabinet

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual53Figure C-3 Side and Front Views of the PVP4600, P

54Figure C-4 Back and Bottom Views of PVP4600, PVP4800 and PVP5200 Inverter-only Cabinet Inverter-only Cabinet

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual55C.2 Schematics for Inverter with Integrated AC/DC

56Figure C-6 Back and Bottom Views of the PVP1100, PVP2000, PVP2500, PVP2800, PVP3000 and PVP3500 Inverter with Integrated AC/DC Disconnect Cabinet

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual57Figure C-7 Side and Front Views of the PVP4600, P

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation ManualvAcronyms and AbbreviationsAC Alternating CurrentAN

58Figure C-8 Back and Bottom Views of PVP4600, PVP4800 and PVP5200 Inverter with Integrated AC/DC Disconnect Cabinet 

59Limited WarrantyPV Powered, Inc. provides a limited warranty for your residential or commercial inverter and optional data monitoring module for def

60• Shipping or transportation damages.• Improper installation.• Improper maintenance.• Excessive voltage or current conditions from the electrica

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual61APPLICABLE LAW THEY ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF

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63Return ProcedureBefore returning the product directly to PV Powered, you must rst obtain a Return Materials Authorization Number (RMA) from PV Powe

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65IndexAabbreviations vACbreakers 14circuit board 23connections 40grounding 17reversed conductors 42sub-panel 14, 27wiring 21wiring multiple i

66GGEC 17, 18connecting 40generating power 33GFI 20activating circuit 20fuse type 34ground fault 20, 29, 33display 21groundingeld conguring

PV Grid-tied Residential Inverter and Integrated AC/DC DisconnectInstallation and Operation Manual67Oonline string calculator 24Ppolarity 29, 50chec

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viiPreface ........................... iSafety Information and C