ABB PVS300 Manual

ABB solar invertersProduct manualPVS300 string inverters

10 Table of contents

100 Troubleshooting11. Push the fuse holders back into position.12. Repeat steps 7 to 11 for all string inputs in use.13. Reconnect all DC cables to

Troubleshooting 101Replacing the inverterIf the inverter needs to be replaced, follow the decommissioning and installation procedures. There is no n

102 Troubleshooting Fault messages and their corrective actionsFault message ID codeFault message descriptionCauses of fault and corrective actions

Troubleshooting 10316 Ground Current The inverter’s RCMU has diagnosed leakage current to ground during the inverter’s power feeding operation and h

104 Troubleshooting22 Redundant IGND The inverter has diagnosed an internal measurements redundancy fault. Power down the inverter.Restart the inver

Troubleshooting 10526 Inv overtemperatureThe inverter has performed a control board temperature trip and has disconnected from the grid. The inverte

106 Troubleshooting31 MCU connection The inverter has diagnosed an internal communication error.Power down the inverter.Restart the inverter.If the

Troubleshooting 107Warning messagesWarning messageID codeWarning message descriptionCause of warning and inverter’s behavior Maintenance or service

108 Troubleshooting1006 External fan run timeThe inverter’s software has calculated that the cooling fan has reached the end of its life. The calcul

Troubleshooting 1092994 I2I power balancing param. mismatch3-phase monitoring: One of the three inverters connected together with I2I link has an in

Safety 111SafetyWhat this chapter containsThis chapter presents the safety instructions which you must follow when installing, operating and servici

110 Troubleshooting

Decommissioning 11112DecommissioningWhat this chapter containsThis chapter explains how to remove the inverter from service and recycle it at the en

112 Decommissioning12. If applicable, remove the padlock from underneath the inverter. 13. Remove the locking screw from underneath the inverter. 14

Technical data 11313Technical dataWhat this chapter containsThis chapter presents the technical data for the inverter.DC Input data and solar array

114 Technical dataAC Output data and grid requirementsSurge protection device type (SPD) ABB, OVR PV 40 1000 P TS or Phoenix Contact, Type VAL-MS 10

Technical data 115Environmental data and requirementsRecommended tripping curve type of external circuit breakerType BMinimum / (maximum) allowed no

116 Technical dataMechanical dataUser interface and communication dataPerformance dataThe PVS300 inverters efficiency testing is performed by applyi

Technical data 117 MPPT adjustment efficiency Conversion efficiencyPower range of Pac nominal Static MPPT adjustment efficiency for PVS300 series&

118 Technical dataPVS300-TL-4600W-2, conversion efficiency75808590951000 102030405060708090100Output power [%]Conversion efficiency [%]335V480 V720

Technical data 119Source: 3AXD10000024873, 3AXD10000023280Product complianceDeratingThe inverter monitors its internal temperature and derates the p

12 SafetyThe following warning label is attached to the secondary cover of the inverter.The following warning label is attached on the right side of

120 Technical data

Dimension drawing 12114Dimension drawingWhat this chapter containsThis chapter presents the external dimensions of the inverter and also shows the c

122 Dimension drawing3AUA0000094904

Dimension drawing 123Required clearances for cooling

124 Dimension drawing

Navigation map 12515Navigation mapWhat this chapter containsThis chapter presents the navigation map in conjunction with instructions for how to rea

126 Navigation mapThe navigation map

Navigation map 127

128 Navigation map

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Safety 13Intended useThe inverter can only be used as part of a photovoltaic (PV) system when it is permanently connected to the electrical grid. Sa

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14 SafetyIsolating the inverter from external power sourcesNotes:WARNING! Do not use excessive force to remove or replace the front or bottom covers

Safety 15Grounding safety rules for electricians• Comply with all relevant electrical safety regulations of the installation country or region. • Al

16 Safety General safetyWARNING! Ignoring the following instructions can cause physical injury or death, or damage to the equipment.Before turning

Introduction to the manual 172Introduction to the manualWhat this chapter containsThis chapter describes the intended audience and contents of the m

18 Introduction to the manualPlanning the installation describes the steps which must be completed prior to actual installation.Mechanical installat

Introduction to the manual 19Quick installation and start-up flowchartTask See:Plan the installation: Check ambient conditions, inverter ratings, ca

List of related manualsAll manuals are available in PDF format on the Internet. See Further information on the inside of the back cover.PVS300 manuals

20 Introduction to the manualCommission the inverter. Start-up, page 77Accessory manuals (if applicable):PVS-APK-F control unit wall mounting kit fo

Introduction to the manual 21Terms and abbreviations Term/abbreviation ExplanationAC Alternating current.Cable lug A connector which is crimped onto

22 Introduction to the manualSolar array Group of parallel-connected solar strings.Solar array junction box Device that connects outputs of multiple

Operation basics and hardware description 233Operation basics and hardware descriptionWhat this chapter containsThis chapter briefly describes the c

24 Operation basics and hardware description1. As the sun rises, the inverter wakes up when there is enough daylight for the solar modules to genera

Operation basics and hardware description 25Layout drawingNo. Description No. Description1 Front cover1)12 Inlet conduits for control cables, 3 pcs2

26 Operation basics and hardware description1) Interlocked. The front cover and the bottom cover can be removed and replaced only when the DC switch

Operation basics and hardware description 27 Block diagram of three-phase photovoltaic (PV) systemThe figure below shows the three-phase system con

28 Operation basics and hardware descriptionPVS300 block diagramNo. Component Description1 DC terminals Connection of DC cabling from solar arrays2

Operation basics and hardware description 29Features Operation and protection featuresFeature Description/OperationAutomatic operation The inverter

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30 Operation basics and hardware description User interface and communication featuresAC Short circuit protection In case of external AC side short

Operation basics and hardware description 31Type designation labelThe type designation label is located on the right hand side of the inverter. Type

32 Operation basics and hardware descriptionOptional accessoriesConnections and control interfacesSee the Connection diagram on page 60. DC input c

Operation basics and hardware description 33 Nut inserts for clamp connectionsNut inserts are the connection points for control cable shields and c

34 Operation basics and hardware description

Planning the installation 354Planning the installationWhat this chapter containsThis chapter instructs in planning the mechanical and electrical ins

36 Planning the installationThe installation location must be accessible in emergencies and for maintenance.The installation location must be out of

Planning the installation 37Selecting the power cables General rulesDimension the DC input power and AC output power cables according to the local

38 Planning the installation Recommended AC output power cable typesThe power cable types that can be used for the inverter AC output are shown bel

Planning the installation 39Selecting the control cables General rulesIt is recommended to use halogen free, shielded control and data cables. A do

40 Planning the installation Recommended cable type for remote control unit and I2I interfaces over EIA/RS-485Shielded twisted pair (STP) cable (fo

Planning the installation 41Tools needed during installationDepending on the system size, selected mounting location and materials used, mechanical

42 Planning the installationChecking solar array and inverter compatibilityCheck that:• Solar modules and DC cables used in the system are Protectio

Planning the installation 43 Protecting the solar array and DC input cables from short-circuitsThe inverter DC string fuses and short-circuit diode

44 Planning the installationThe following table shows the common line-to-neutral and line-to-line voltages in TN and TT type grids. Connection diagr

Planning the installation 45Connection diagram for neutral grounded TN-C-S type gridConnection diagram for neutral grounded TT type grid Corner gro

46 Planning the installationautomatically from the grid if a residual current >300 mA or quick rise >30 mA is detected. Connection diagram for

Planning the installation 47 Split phase TN and TT type gridsThe following diagrams show three PVS300 solar inverters connected to split phase TN a

48 Planning the installation

Mechanical installation 495Mechanical installationWhat this chapter containsThis chapter describes how to check the installation location and invert

Table of contents 5Table of contentsList of related manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 Mechanical installation1. Check that the package is not damaged. 2. Before opening the package, check the sales package labels to verify that the

Mechanical installation 51Removing and replacing the front cover and bottom coverThe front and bottom covers can only be removed and replaced when t

52 Mechanical installation Removing and replacing the bottom coverTo remove the bottom cover, turn the DC switch (1) to the OFF position and then g

Mechanical installation 53Installing the mounting plate onto the supporting structureSee section Dimension drawing on page 121 for details of dimens

54 Mechanical installation Installation sequenceNote: Ensure that dust from drilling will not enter the inverter during the installation.Note: When

Mechanical installation 55• If stud work can be located behind the wall surface and the mounting plate holes can be aligned with it, the mounting pl

56 Mechanical installationInstalling the inverter onto the mounting plate Installation sequence1. Remove the bottom cover from the inverter. See Re

Electrical installation 576Electrical installationWhat this chapter containsThis chapter describes the electrical installation process for the inver

58 Electrical installationRouting the cables General rulesIdeally, the input, output and control cables should be installed on separate trays.If co

Electrical installation 59fault message is generated and grid connection is prevented. The inverter is also equipped with overvoltage protection dev

6 Table of contentsRJ45 data connector X6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Ad

60 Electrical installationConnection diagramDescription Description1 Relay output terminal (optional) 6 RJ45 data type 8P8C plug2 Remote control uni

Electrical installation 61Connecting the power cablesSee section Selecting the power cables on page 37. Connection area layoutDescription1Negative

62 Electrical installation DC cabling connection procedure Assembling the DC connectors to the cablesWARNING! For protection against electric shoc

Electrical installation 632 Use connector type PV-KBT4 for the DC+ connection and connector type PV-KST4 for the DC- connection.3 Check that the cab

64 Electrical installation7 Pull lightly to check that the contact has properly engaged.8 Insert the test pin with the corresponding side into the s

Electrical installation 65 AC cabling connection procedureDescription1 Isolate the inverter from all possible power sources. See Isolating the inve

66 Electrical installationConnecting the control cablesSee section Recommended AC output power cable types on page 38. Connection area layoutDescri

Electrical installation 67Note: Grounding the cable shield:• Do not connect the cable shield to the isolated functional ground of terminals X2, X3 o

68 Electrical installation Output relay, terminal X1 Control unit remote installation, terminal X2Pin Name DescriptionX1:1 RO_COM Relay output, co

Electrical installation 69For further information about remotely installing the control unit, see PVS-APK-F control unit wall mounting kit for PVS30

Table of contents 7General rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70 Electrical installation Inverter to inverter link, terminal X3 (I2I)Pin Name DescriptionX3:1 Data + Inverter RS-485 transmit dataX3:2 Data - Inv

Electrical installation 71 Embedded fieldbus interface, terminal X4 Embedded fieldbus interface, termination resistor switch Pin Name DescriptionX

72 Electrical installation Connection procedure1. Remove the front and bottom covers. See Removing and replacing the front cover and bottom cover o

Installation checklist 737Installation checklistWhat this chapter containsThis chapter contains an inspection list for checking the mechanical and e

74 Installation checklistMechanical installation (see Mechanical installation on page 49)Check that:The mechanical installation and markings corresp

Installation checklist 75The external line circuit breakers are adequately sized. See AC Output data and grid requirements on page 114. The AC distr

76 Installation checklist

Start-up 778Start-upWhat this chapter containsThis chapter describes the start-up procedure of the inverter. WARNING! Only qualified electricians ar

78 Start-upFirst start-upSwitch ON the AC line circuit breaker at the AC distribution board.The control board and graphical display wakes up.The boo

Start-up 79First start assistance appears automatically to the screen if the inverter has been powered up for the first time after factory tests. Fi

8 Table of contents10. MaintenanceWhat this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80 Start-upThe time appears in the middle of the Soft Key bar. Select the installation country with the Up or Down Arrow keys. The correct installat

Start-up 81Note: When I2I link is in use, by default the control unit shows the combined production data of the inverters connected to the same I2I

82 Start-upSetting up the embedded fieldbus interface for remote monitoringThe node addresses need to match the slave addresses with which the monit

Operation 839OperationWhat this chapter containsThis chapter describes the operating modes, operation of the control unit, the information shown by

84 OperationThe inverter’s main user interface is a control unit, featuring buttons, LEDs and an LCD graphical display. Additionally, there are stat

Operation 85The operating modes of the PVS300 string inverterOperating status Example graphical display DescriptionSleep This is a low power consump

86 OperationControl buttonsThe buttons on the front panel or control unit are used to navigate the menus. Note that not all buttons are used in all

Operation 87•The left softkey is used to select items shown on the bottom left of the display. This key is usually used for stepping backwards, for

88 Operation LED on control unitLED Description and behavior1 Operational status, red or green, OFF, ON or flashing.2 Danger of electric shock, red

Operation 89 LED status indicationsGraphical displayThe graphical display is used to show:• Operational status• Menus which can be navigated by the

Table of contents 9Further information

90 Operation Common display zonesNote: In multi-unit installations, information in the Status and Softkey bars applies to the whole system. Informa

Operation 91 Start up assistantThe Start up assistant appears automatically when the inverter is first installed. This menu guides the user through

92 OperationThe Technical information page shows values that are only of interest to technically oriented users.The Sun display shows the current st

Operation 93By default, the display backlight is ON when the inverter is in operating mode. When the inverter is in sleep mode, the control unit and

94 OperationNote: The local regulations in Italy require that the self test is performed successfully during commissioning. If the self test is unsu

Maintenance 9510MaintenanceWhat this chapter containsThis chapter explains the routine maintenance actions for the inverter.General about maintenanc

96 MaintenanceRequirements for maintenance personnelThe maintenance person is typically the building or photovoltaic (PV) system caretaker. For resi

Maintenance 97 Replacing fansReplacing the cooling fan1 Turn off the main disconnector and circuit breaker(s) at the AC distribution board.2 Turn t

98 MaintenanceAvailable spare part kits8 Fit the locking screw to the fan holder.9 Replace the bottom cover. 10 Turn ON the main disconnector and ci

Troubleshooting 9911TroubleshootingWhat this chapter containsThis chapter explains how to replace inverter components. It also presents the possible