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Xantrex PV-30208 User's Manual

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2. 3 AC Line Voltage High Fault 0x0200 The utility AC voltage exceeded the maximum programmed limit There are two levels of response to high line voltage conditions The first level of response is set to 228 8 VAC with a time delay of less than 2 seconds By default the second level is set to 285 0 VAC with a time delay of less than 2 cycles and is not field adjustable Voltage setpoints may be modified via the operator interface program Utility protection setpoints may only be adjusted by trained personnel with approval by both the local utility and the equipment owner Possible causes e The utility voltage exceeded the allowable limit 228 8 VAC by default Verify the utility voltage is stable and within allowable operating limits e There is a problem with one or more of the AC sense wires see system schematic in Section 7 The fault is auto resetting The unit will automatically restart after line has stabilized within normal limits for 5 minutes 4 AC Line Under Frequency Fault 0x0400 The AC utility frequency fell below the minimum programmed limit This limit is set to 59 5 Hz and the system response time limit is set to less than 0 1 seconds to insure the PV 30208 disconnects from the utility within the time allowed by UL1741 Frequency setpoints may be modified via the operator inter face program Utility protection setpoints may only be adjusted by trained personnel with approval by both the local utility and the equipment
3. DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 3 2 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 3 xantrex INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN ON Smart Choice for Power Ags ol 4 e A 40 7 B Lift Cable Entry Fd Access Panel p Both Sides 7 d d E E 2771 f 16 00 2490 16 34 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc 3 3 SECTION 3 xantrex INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN ON Smart Choice for Power Array Grounding NEC 690 41 42 requires the PV array to be earth grounded The PV 30208 is shipped with a ground bond for installation between the pv negative terminal block to the pv safety ground terminal block The PV 30208 chassis is also bonded to the PV safety ground terminal block This ground bond is clearly marked with a warning label which must be read before installation For floating PV array configurations the factory installed PV negative ground bond must not be installed Installation of this ground bond will cause irreparable damage to the PV 30208 For bipolar PV array configura tions the installer must move the ground bond between the PV array midpoint and the safety ground terminal block Refer t
4. Date Date 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook tllinois 60062 2096 United States Country Code 1 847 272 8800 FAX No 847 272 8129 http www com Underwriters Laboratories Inc NOTICE OF AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY THE UL MARK Northbrook Office April 30 2002 Xantrex Technology Inc Attn Mr Mark DeWolf 161 G South Vasco Rd Livermore CA 94550 Our Reference File E199356 Project 01NK33492 Subjects 30208 aud PV45208 Tnree rnase Utility Interactive Inverter Dear Mr DeWolf we nave completed our engineering investigation under the above project number and find the products comply with the applicable requirements This letter temporarily supplements the UL Follow Up Services Inspection Procedure and serves as authorization to apply the UL and C UL Listing Mark only at the factory under UL s Follow Up Service Program to the above products which are constructed as described below According to the attached addendum To provide the manufacturer with the intended authorization to use the UL Mark the addressee must send a copy of this Notice and all attached material to each manufacturing location as currently authorized in the appropriate UL File Procedure This authorization is effective for 90 days only from the date of this Notice and only for products at the indicated manufacturing locations Records covering the product are now being prepared and will be sent to the indicated manufacturing locations in the near fu
5. Inspect all wire crimps and connec tions for damage caused from high temperature Check for corrosion Replace any damaged wires Verify all mechanical connections are sufficiently tightened Verify all conduction sur faces are clean and free of corrosion Mechanical electrical connections will loosen over time This is caused primarily by thermal cycling during normal operation As connections loosen electrical impedance will increase at the connection eventually leading to fire and component damage It is critical to check all electrical connections every six months Enclosure Access the enclosure and remove any accumulated dirt and debris Vacuum enclosure whenever dust or dirt is present ISOLATION PROCEDURE The following procedure should be followed to de energize the PV 30208 for maintenance DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc 6 1 SECTION 6 xantrex PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE S mart Choice for Power The terminals of the PV input may be energized if the arrays are energized In addition allow 5 minutes for all capacitors within the enclosure to discharge af ter shutting down the PV 30208 Turn the on off switch to the off position Open the PV array disconnect switch if present Open the AC disconnect if present Open the isolation transformer circuit breaker Install lockout devices on the isolation transformer circuit
6. Initial Turn On Procedure esee 3 7 Operation Section 4 Description of System Operation eee 4 Operation Sud SR Ne 4 2 Operator Interface Panel 4 5 Example of Normal System Operation 4 6 System Operating Parameters essere 4 7 Troubleshooting Section 5 cine TERM US 5 1 Fa lt Conditions ic 5 1 Fault Descriptions and Troubleshooting 5 2 Preventative Maintenance Section 6 Periodic Maintenance 6 1 Isolation Procedure iie a ahi qi aea 6 1 Bici et e RUE 6 2 e bitu Section 7 Drawings EAS d 7 1 Warranty and Certifications ett ree tereti teretes 7 1 Optional ACCessones 7 1 SECTION 1 xantrex PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Smart Choice for Power INTRODUCTION The Xantrex Technology Model PV 30208 is a 30 kW Grid Tied Photovoltaic Inverter It utilizes advanced power electronics to allow the interface of a photovoltaic array with an utility grid The PV 30208 is a highly integrated assembly consisting of an inverter bridge and associated control electron ics The PV 30208 control software provides for complet
7. PV arrays Contact your Xantrex Technology distributor for further information It is recommended that the PV 30208 be watched during Wake Up and Sleep Test If the PV 30208 cycles between operating and sleeping at either of these times the operating setpoints may not be set properly Refer to Section 4 for a detailed description of PV 30208 operating states The PV 30208 should not cycle if the setpoints are set properly Some field adjustable parameters are password protected and may only be changed by trained service technicians In particular are parameters relating to utility protection setpoints These have been set in the factory to the limits mandated by UL1741 Any changes to these setpoints should be agreed upon by the local utility and the equipment owner SS ______________________ __________ 84 DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 3 8 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM OPERATION Overview The PV 30208 is a fully automated grid tied photovoltaic inverter Manual interaction or control of the inverter is necessary only in the event of a system fault The following conditions govern PV 30208 operation e Stable utility voltage and frequency must be present for all states of operation e Fault states are automatic from any
8. a utility outage these adjustments destabilize the feedback between the inverter and the remaining load resulting in an over under frequency or voltage condition The PV 30208 then performs an orderly shutdown The fault condition will remain until the utility voltage and frequency have returned to normal for 5 minutes This method has been extensively tested and proven to exceed the requirements of UL1741 The following procedure should be followed to de energize the PV 30208 for maintenance The terminals of the PV input may be energized if the arrays are energized In addition allow 5 minutes for all capacitors within the enclosure to discharge after disconnecting the PV 30208 from AC and DC sources Turn the on off switch to the off position Open the PV array disconnect switch if present Open the AC interface disconnect if present Open the isolation transformer circuit breaker Install lockout devices on the isolation transformer circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch if present DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 2 2 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 3 xantrex INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN ON Smart Choice for Power ISOLATION TRANSFORMER REQUIREMENTS The 30208 UL1741 certification requires the use of a Xantrex Technology specified 30 WYE WYE isolation transformer between the inverter AC output and the utility interconnect
9. current being DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 5 4 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 5 xantrex TROUBLESHOOTING Smart Choice for Power processed Check VDC power supply outputs Check control wire harness integrity Refer to the system schematic in Section 7 Check CT harness for damage Check CT harness 15VDC at CT Check CT output voltage mV with reference to ground Replace CT showing high output voltage offset 9 Current Imbalance Fault 0x10000 The PV 30208 has determined that there is an excessive phase to phase current imbalance while the system is operating Observe individual phase currents during operation with the operator interface program and with a true RMS oscilloscope Verify waveforms are sinusoidal and maintain proper phase relationships Determine which phase is imbalanced Verify phase conductor wiring integrity Refer to the system schematic in Section 7 Check CT control wire harness integrity Refer to the system schematic in Section 7 Replace CT on the phase exhibiting the current imbalance Stop Switch Fault The on off switch located on the upper enclosure is disabled The contact block on the back of the switch must be open for the PV 30208 to report this message If the switch is in the on position and the LCD reads Stop Switch Isolate the PV 30208 from external power Refer to Section 2 Verify conti
10. do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Do not remove the front access panel if extreme moisture is present rain or heavy dew On Off Switch The PV 30208 incorporates a maintained position on off switch located on the upper enclosure Under normal conditions the on off switch in the on position Turning the switch to the off position will initiate a controlled shutdown of the PV 30208 and open the A C contactor within the unit The A C contactor cannot be closed unless the switch is in the on position The PV 30208 is prevented from being restarted until the on off switch is turned back to the on position Cycling the on off switch will reset the PV 30208 and attempt to clear any system fault Enclosure Front Access Panel The front access panel of the PV 30208 upper enclosure is fastened with twelve M6 stainless steel hex nuts It is required that the PV 30208 enclosure front panel be securely fastened during normal opera tion The PV 30208 does not incorporate a door interlock switch Please make sure the unit is powered down and isolated from the utility grid and PV panels prior to opening the front access panel Allow 5 minutes for any stored potentials to be discharged prior to opening the unit The front access panel of the PV 30208 upper enclosure must be securely fastened during normal operation Fault Reporting Fault conditions are reported to t
11. e Operation above rated ambient temperature for an extended period of time e Auxiliary contact block on contactor K1 inoperable This is only possible if the fan does not operate DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 5 2 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 5 xantrex TROUBLESHOOTING Smart Choice for Power when the contactor closes Carefully check voltage at the K1 N O aux contact to the ground bus when the contactor is closed See schematic in Section 7 2 AC Line Voltage Low Fault 0x0100 The utility AC voltage fell below the minimum programmed limit There are two levels of response to low line voltage conditions The first level of response is set to 183 0 VAC with a time delay of 2 seconds By default the second level is set to 104 VAC with a time delay of less than 0 1 seconds Voltage setpoints may be modified via the operator interface program Utility protection setpoints may only be adjusted by trained personnel with approval by both the local utility and the equipment owner Possible causes e The utility voltage fell below the allowable limit 183 0 VAC by default Verify the utility voltage is stable and within allowable operating limits e There is a problem with one or more of the AC sense wires see system schematic in Section 7 This fault is auto resetting The unit will automatically restart after line has stabilized within normal limits for 5 minutes
12. owner Possible causes e The utility frequency fell below the allowable limit 59 5 Hz by default Verify the utility frequency is stable and within allowable operating limits e There is a problem with one or more of the AC sense wires see system schematic in Section 7 DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 5 3 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 5 xantrex TROUBLESHOOTING Smart Choice for Power This fault is auto resetting The unit will automatically restart after line has stabilized within normal limits for 5 minutes Frequency setpoints may be modified via the operator interface program Utility protection setpoints may only be adjusted by trained personnel with approval by both the local utility and the equipment owner 5 AC Line Over Frequency Fault 0x0800 The AC frequency exceeded the maximum programmed limit This limit is set to 60 5 Hz and the system response time limit is set to less than 0 1 seconds to insure the PV 30208 disconnects from the utility within the time allowed by UL1741 Possible causes e The utility frequency exceeded the allowable limit 60 5 Hz by default Verify the utility frequency is stable and within allowable operating limits e There is a problem with one or more of the AC sense wires see system schematic in Section 7 This fault is auto resetting The unit will automatically restart after line has stabilized within normal lim
13. protection for the PV array or external cabling Matrix Bus Board The PV 30208 design makes use of a fully integrated matrix bus board as shown in Figure 1 2 The bus board assembly is mounted to an aluminum extrusion heatsink which is mounted between the upper and lower enclosures The power electronics is comprised of a three dual pack IGBT devices mounted to the heatsink The bus board is mounted on top of the IGBT dual pack devices which is supported through a series of standoffs attached to the heatsink Solar Control Unit SCU The SCU consists of an integrated modulator board and a DSP control board The modulator board contains isolated closed loop IGBT PWM drive circuits A C and D C high voltage mea surement circuits A C D C and ground current regulation and measurement circuits A C contactor controls and binary I O circuitry DSP The DSP board interfaces to the modulator board through a PC104 interface bus The DSP board is designed to the industry standard PC 104 speci fication and is used to perform the majority of the calculations needed to control the bus board The most significant tasks are control of PV 30208 electromechanical components and power electronics converters signal conditioning digi tal filtering and transformations and communi cation with the operator interface panel and sys tem sensors INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS COMPLIANCE The PV 30208 has been tested and certified by Underwr
14. state of operation A fault will cause the PV 30208 to immedi ately stop processing all power The fault condition will be reported to the operator interface e The on off switch located on the upper enclosure of the PV 30208 must be switched to the on position for all operating states e Cycling the on off switch attempts to clear any system faults and return the PV 30208 to normal operation Operating States Control software governs the operation of the PV 30208 There are six main operating states The following descriptions depict the LCD interface Line 1 system status of the LCD will indicate oper ating states on the display e Initializing The LCD displays Initializing The PCU monitors the status of the PV array and utility grid waiting until the PV array voltage is sufficient to export power to the utility e Wake Up The LCD displays Wake Up Test Once the PV voltage is sufficient to export power to the utility grid the PV 30208 will wait 5 minutes before starting This insures the PV voltage is not transient in nature and keeps the system from cycling during unstable irradiance conditions Power Tracking The LCD displays Power Tracking while the PV 30208 delivers power to the utility This is the standard operating state of the PV 30208 The PV 30208 maximum power tracker will optimize power output from the PV array If available PV power is above the maximum power rating of the PV 30208 the inverter will cur
15. the off position and then back to the on position in order to reset the inverter If a fault is sustained the inverter will not reset and will continue to report the fault If the fault has been corrected the LCD will return to the normal display and the PV 30208 will resume normal operation LCD Display and On Off Switch DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 5 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 5 xantrex TROUBLESHOOTING Smart Choice for Power FAULT DESCRIPTIONS AND TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT DESCRIPTIONS Fault Description Fault Code LCD IPM Device Fault A IPM Device Fault A IPM Device Fault B IPM Device Fault B IPM Device Fault C IPM Device Fault C AC Line Under Voltage AC Line Over Voltage AC Line Under Frequency AC Line Over Frequency Ground Current Fault DC Bus Over Voltage CT Offset Fault Current Imbalance 1 IPM Device Fault 0x0001 Through 0x0020 Both over current and over temperature condition can cause IPM device faults The fault code for both conditions is the same for each device while there is a unique fault code for each device Possible causes for over current condition e Short circuit in output AC line e Low supply voltage to IPM control circuit e Shorted isolation transformer Possible causes for over temperature condition e External cooling fan inoperable e Airflow on heatsink impeded due to accumulation of debris
16. voltage is 300Vdc For bipolar array configurations Minimum DC voltage will vary between approximately 340 and 380Vdc Utility Voltage Frequency Fault Automatic Reset In the event of a utility voltage or frequency excursion outside of preset limits the PV 30208 will stop operation and annunciate a fault at the operator interface Once the utility voltage has stabilized within acceptable limits for a period of at least five minutes the PV 30208 will automatically clear the fault and resume normal operation Voltage and frequency fault setpoints are detailed later in this section Active Island Detection Much concern has been given to the possibility of an inverter causing a utility island condition during a utility power outage An island condition is defined as grid tied inverter maintaining operation and supporting a load that has been isolated from the utility power source This requires the load to be closely balanced to the output power of the inverter as well having a resonant frequency close to 60Hz Needless to say this is a extremely remote possibility To insure this condition does not occur the PV 30208 control software contains an active phase shift loop algorithm which destabilizes a balanced load which may otherwise be capable of maintaining inverter operation in the absence of utility volt age This feature has been extensively tested and proven to exceed the safety requirements of UL 1741 and IEEE 929 2000 DOCUM
17. 0 fl DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 3 4 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 3 xantrex INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN ON Smart Choice for Power The following wires for connecting the PV 30208 to external devices are not provided by Xantrex Technology See wiring diagram on page 3 6 3 Phase 208 VAC inverter output to terminals of the 208 VAC primary side of isolation trans former The neutral must be left floating Ground loops will exist when the inverter starts switching which will cause the inverter to shut down due to phase over currents and will result in damage to the PV 30208 Also insure that this neutral is not bonded to the isola tion transformer frame System electrical ground to the isolation transformer chassis ground Isolation transformer grid side terminals to line circuit breaker or the AC disconnect switch if present PV frame ground to PV 30208 enclosure chassis ground stud PV 30208 enclosure chassis ground stud to the electrical distribution system ground PV to the inverter enclosure terminal block TBDC PV to the inverter enclosure terminal block TBDC PV neutral if connecting a bipolar PV array Install all wires listed above Refer to the following wiring diagram and the system schematics in Section 7 for more detailed terminal locations a aa DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic
18. 0 WYE and 480 277 WYE Trans formers contact your Xantrex Technology distributor DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 7 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technologies Inc NOTES TO 208 or 480 VOLTS AC 39 SOHZ or 60HZ SYSTEM U 29 iL 271 J4 SCU Board AC Sense SEE SHEET 2 1 5 From J9 SEE SHEET 2 51 20g RED OFF ON 2 1 2 2 20g RED 3 ov 209 BLK 1 1 1 2 4 20g RED 209 K1 AUX 20g RED 13114 20g RED 2 DUAL IGBT 60 100W Switching DC Power J2 Supply 5 15 monopole is not used neutral SEE SHEET 2 SEE SHEET 2 SEE SHEET 2 ATL DIESES WES DRAWN BELTRAN ENGR NONE MF 151384 9 Es gape jo ge __ 78019 78019 5V 15V 15V 15 DGND AGND AGND AGND M erminol Terminal rr 1 SEE Block SHEET 1 7 208VAC Terminal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 3 4 15 16 To 51 46 4 To 1 2 1 SHEET 1 A NONE MF 151384 T sw 2 or 5 151384 151384 Il ______ 5 5 PM200DVA1 20 PM200DVA1 20 PM200DVA1 20 z D SIDE ACCESS PANEL BOTH SIDES 4X 63 HOLES wrenpact MrAcconoce ALL DIMENSIONS INCHES APPLI
19. CATION BREAK ALL SHARP EDGES DRAWN G BELTRAN nek 2 46 01 2 ENVELOPE GRID TIED xim INVERTER 50208 ave hh d NONE 151316 _______ _____ 1 Gz uU ji SECTION _ B B SECTION C C ION BREAK ALL SHARP EDGES DRAWN G BELTRAN 02 02 01 omg ENCLOSURE CONTROL COMPONENTS 30208 NOUR 1 2 Laer Pin NONE 151517 f i __ ST 1 or 2 Xantrex Technology Inc PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter Major Parts List Assembly Description Main Enclosure Control Components PV 30208 Xantrex Technology Inc Assembly 151317 Qu Reference Designator Xantrex Technology Pant ad or 0 LL EndewreUppr 7 3 11 60051 01 Endwelower SY 3 31 L ien sy Heatsink 4 341 160159 HramformernI7NVA MV 5 1 iH 1508491 Bier 15250 24 1159680 Conactor3P MVDCColsA O 3 2 Bd Block Power Distribution Inter P 2 Bisco Fan 24D 6 240CFM 53308 9 4 HM Reactor Line 3 Ph 158uH 98 ARMS 39 3 Sd 11504342 Capacitor NP 600VAG 6 OZ au 3 14 1600801 Reactor PWM 1 Ph 450uH 88 ARMS a 341
20. ENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 2 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power Ground Fault Detection The PV 30208 is capable of detecting PV array ground fault current To enable this feature a wire must be installed between ground and the desired ground reference point on the PV array For bipolar PV array configurations the ground wire must be connected between the PV array neutral point and TB NEUT terminal block For grounded monopolar PV array configurations the ground wire must be connected between TBDC and TB NEUT terminal blocks see the following diagram for clarification and the system schematic in Section 7 A jumper wire is included separately with the PV 30208 This feature is enabled for grounded monopolar pv array configuration at the time of shipment For bipolar pv array configuration the jumper wire must be removed between TBDC and TB NEUT To upper enclosure PV 30208 DC Input Terminal Block 6 o Inverter Chassis Diagram Of Bipolar Ground Fault Detection Configuration Jumper Wire For PV Ground To upper Fault Detection enclosure PV 30208 DC A Input Terminal Block Ea Inverter Chassis 2 2 E Diagram Of Monopolar Configuration DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 3 Operation
21. Inverter 3 5 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc xantrex SECTION 3 INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN ON Smart Choice for Power punoJs Ad jeuondg xog X2 jUE X o SUMIM 8070 Ad urojs gS LOLITA 3 IBUS ub r5 4 pls i ah eX 0X e TX TH IX Jodumf Ad euondg zen 5 00 e 00 L 3 6 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual DOCUMENT 151315 Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 3 xantrex INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN ON Smart Choice for Power INITIAL TURN ON PROCEDURE The following must be performed by an approved Technician The following procedures are intended to verify correct installation and proper operation of the PV 30208 These steps are to be followed sequentially Do not continue if any of the steps or results are unclear Refer to Sect
22. LCD display on the upper enclosure The LCD should display init FCU Version followed by the model number and software revision before briefly going blank The LCD may be difficult to see depending on external light conditions After approximately 15 seconds the panel should finish initialization Upon completion line 1 system status of the LCD should read Shutdown Remedy any faults reported If the fault indicator does not change the fault condition is still present see Section 5 Cycling the on off switch will reset the PV 30208 and attempt to clear any system faults Once all faults are cleared line 1 of the LCD will read Shutdown indicating the PV 30208 is idle Close all PV array string disconnect switches if present Close the main PV disconnect switch if present Turn the on off switch to the on position If the PV voltage is above the PV Start Voltage setpoint and the PV Start Time is exceeded the PV 30208 should transition to Power Tracking see Section 4 Operation Depending upon solar conditions the PV 30208 may not operate at full power If the PV array is not experiencing full sun the PV maximum power tracker will regulate the PV voltage to maintain maximum PV power output See section 4 for further description of the peak power tracker The PV 30208 is now fully operational Fine Tuning All PV 30208 operating parameters have been set at the factory based upon prior experience with various
23. N Upon initial application of AC voltage the LCD located on upper enclosure will display Shutdown for approximately 15 seconds Once the system has finished initializing the PV 30208 will remain in standby until adequate PV voltage is available 5 minutes after the PV start voltage has been reached the PV 30208 will synchronize to the utility grid and begin peak power tracking the PV array The time delay protects the inverter from excessive on off cycling The PV 30208 will continue to process power until the AC output power approaches the operating losses of the inverter for a period of 5 minutes The time delay protects the inverter from excessive on off cycling DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 6 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power SYSTEM OPERATING PARAMETERS The PV 30208 contains a number of system operating parameters which may be field adjusted using an optional graphical user interface program contact Xantrex Technology for further information All operating parameters have been set at the factory during system test based upon prior experience with various PV arrays or to be in compliance with UL1741 In general the factory default settings allow for stable efficient operation of the PV 30208 connected with any PV array configured for a 300 600 VDC peak power voltage point On the following page is a list of the
24. OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL for MODEL PV 30208 30 kW Grid Tied Photovoltaic Inverter 0 xantrex Smart Choice for Power e A9 So Document 151315 Revision E November 17 2003 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR XANTREX TECHNOLOGY MODEL PV 30208 GRID TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PV 30208 Xantrex Technology Inc 161 G SOUTH VASCO ROAD Livermore CA 94551 925 245 5400 Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc Table of Contents Product Description Section 1 Introd HOD 1 1 Major C Ompolie nisus eee 1 1 Interconnection Standards Compliance 1 2 oM Ded a Quee tha gat Lan nu GR T M ERU 1 3 Equipment Symbol 1 3 Salely o eo bd EE Section 2 aede e He pr EI Ne RADAR UR 2 1 IsolatiOmPEOCedUte 2 2 Installation And Initial Turn On Section 3 Isolation Transformer Requirements sess 3 1 Torque and Wire Gauge Specifications 3 1 Installation Instructions o eode Adiuro o bi aM e 3 2 Interconnection Wiring 3 4
25. PV 30208 operating parameters showing valid ranges and the factory default settings Many of these parameters are specific to domestic or European operation Changing parameters not applicable to the region of operation will not affect inverter performance Some field adjustable parameters are password protected and may only be changed by trained service technicians specifically parameters relating to utility protection setpoints These have been set in the factory to the limits mandated by UL1741 Any changes to these setpoints should be agreed upon by the local utility and the equipment owner The ability to adjust the voltage and frequency setpoints across the actual utility voltage and frequency has been provided as a simulation tool to verify the PV 30208 accurately detects and responds to a utility excursion This test should only be performed by a trained service technician It is possible to adjust the setpoints in a manner that will prevent the PV 30208 from functioning DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 7 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power User Factory NONE Parameter Description Settable Resolution Default Range i Maximum Allowable High Line Voltage Cycle Timer Cycles 2 120 1 Cycle Minimum Allowable E Low Line Voltage Cycles Min Timer Cycles 2 120 Freq Max Delta 2 3 0 3 0 0 1 Hz Freq Min De
26. TOMER CONDUIT ENTRANCE H1 H2 H3 4 0 101 60 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM 2 18 0 457 20 14 0 355 60 15 88 1 151723 02 5 5 208 480 277 1 151723 01 XFMR 3OkVA 3P 208 208Y 120V 15 4 390 50 2955 17 6 448 06 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION VOLTAGE CLASS TEMP SOUND WIRING MFG MFG S PART AMBIENT WEIGHT PRIMARY SECONDARY INS RISE LEVEL DIAGRAM SQUARE D 307056366 208 480Y 277 220 C 45 dB 390 185 2 SQUARE D 307056365 208 208 120 220 C 45 dB 390 LBS m 4X 50 X 88 12 70 X 22 35 SLOT LL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES DATE SAFETY DRAWN BELTRAN 05 03 02 LOSSES 25 LOAD ENG LOSSES 50 LOAD 208 PRIMARY ENGR XFMR E VL 3 POLE NONE 151723 FG LOSSES 0 100 LOAD vee joer wa 1 I Is 1 OF 1 Xantrex Technology Inc Distributed Power Markets X ntrex 161G South Vasco Road Livermore CA 94550 USA Phone 1 925 245 5400 Smart Choice for Power Fax 1 925 245 1022 XANTREX PV SERIES LIMITED WARRANTY AND REGISTRATION Xantrex Technology warrants all equipment supplied to Customer under this purchase order against defects in workmanship and material for a period of 12 twelve months from delivery provided that the equipment has been operated and maintained in accordance with the service manual provided with the equipment Should Customer give Xantrex written notic
27. and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power Current Imbalance Detection In the event of phase to phase current imbalance of greater than 20 between phases the inverter will execute an orderly shutdown and annunciate a fault at the operator interface See Section 5 Trouble shooting for further information on this fault condition DC Overvoltage Detection In the event of DC voltage greater than 600Vdc the PV 30208 will execute an orderly shutdown and annunciate a fault to the operator interface If DC voltage remains greater than 600Vdc the PV 30208 may be irreparably damaged See Section 5 Troubleshooting for further information on this fault con dition Peak Power Tracking The PV 30208 control software employs an active PV peak power tracker designed to maintain maxi mum power output from the PV array at all times of operation The peak power voltage point varies primarily depending upon the temperature of the PV cells The PV 30208 constantly seeks the opti mum voltage and current operating points of the PV array to maintain maximum PV power output Automatic Wake Up PV Voltage Optimization Every day the PV 30208 wakes up and starts producing power the control software determines if it is necessary to make adjustments to the start voltage setpoint If the PV 30208 wakes up and determines that there is insufficient PV array power to support inverter op
28. atic in Section 7 Verify PV array is properly grounded Refer to previous sec tion on PV array grounding Verify all PV fuses are installed if present Verify PV string diodes are wired properly if present Verify proper PV voltage polarity at the PV string discon nect combiner boxes Initial Power Close the isolation transformer circuit breaker Verify 208 VAC voltage across the AC disconnect Close the AC disconnect if present With the DC disconnect switch open if present close one of the PV array string disconnect devices DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 3 7 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 3 xantrex INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN ON Smart Choice for Power Carefully measure VDC at the PV disconnect switch The value should be the same as at the PV array string disconnect device It should also be positive Close the PV disconnect switch if present Carefully measure VDC across TBDC and TBDC PV terminal block The value should be the same as at the PV array string disconnect device It should also be positive Open the PV disconnect switch The matrix capacitor bank voltage should slowly degrade to near zero over a 5 minute period Open all PV string disconnect switches System Verification Ensure the on off switch is disabled Upon applying 208 VAC power to the PV 30208 observe the
29. breaker and PV disconnect switch D opor TURN ON PROCEDURE Refer to Section 3 for a detailed first time turn on procedure Remove any lockout devices from the isolation transformer circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch Close the isolation transformer circuit breaker Close the AC disconnect if present Close the PV array disconnect switch if present Turn the on off switch to the on position UU UJ After a 15 second initialization period and a 5 minute wake up period the PV 30208 will automatically begin power tracking given the PV voltage is greater than the PV start voltage setpoint DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc 6 2 SECTION 7 xantrex DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST Smart Choice for Power DRAWINGS LIST 151384 Schematic System Grid Tied Inverter PV 30208 151316 Envelope Drawing Grid Tied Inverter PV 30208 151317 Assembly Main Enclosure Control Components 30 kVA PV 30208 151723 Transformer 30 kVA 3 Pole 60 Hz 98 Efficient 208 Y 120 or 480 Y 277 WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATIONS Xantrex Inverter Warranty Registration Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Of Standard UL1741 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For details and specifications on Xantrex Technology 10 and 12 Pole 600 VDC Combiner Boxes contact your Xantrex Technology distributor For details and specifications on 30 kVA 3 Pole 208 Delta 208 12
30. e PV 30208 is equipped with an Liquid Crystal Display The display consists of 4 text lines contain ing the following information e Line 1 System Status The current operating state of the inverter e Line 2 DC Current or Fault Descriptions This line reports the DC current amps If the PV 30208 is faulted this line will report a description of the fault condition e Line 3 Bus Voltage or Fault Code This line reports the Bus Voltage in volts If the PV 30208 is faulted this line will report a code for the fault condition e Line 4 Inverter Output Power or Countdown Timer During normal operation this line will report the inverter real time output power During initialization or start up this line displays the countdown timer The on off switch is used to enable or disable system operation The on off switch is also used to reset the inverter and clear any system faults The following is a typical display of the LCD during the six main operating states and an on off switch Initializing System Wake Up Test DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 5 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power Timer Sec Shutdown System Sleep Test System Shutdown EXAMPLE OF NORMAL SYSTEM OPERATIO
31. e of any such defects within the warranty period and Xantrex s inspection confirms the existence of such defects Xantrex shall correct the defects either by repair or replacement at its sole option For wall mounted products generally below 30 kW in rating defective products must be returned to Xantrex or it Authorized Service Center in the original or equivalent packaging The cost of transportation and insurance on items returned for service is at the Customer s expense Return transportation and insurance expense shall be borne by Xantrex For floor mounted inverter products generally 30 kW in rating and above warranty repairs or replacements are performed at the installation site Xantrex s material labor freight and travel living expenses associated with such repair or replacement shall be borne by Xantrex In either case Customer s labor and travel living expense shall be borne by Customer Xantrex will assume no expense liability or responsibility for repairs made by or for Customer without written authority from Xantrex Xantrex shall not be responsible for any consequential incidental or similar damages THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Project Name Customer PO Inverter Serial Delivery Date Xantrex Authorized Signature Customer Authorized Signature
32. e overall system control with the required protective and safety features MAJOR COMPONENTS The major components of the PV 30208 are identified in Drawing No 151317 Main Enclosure The enclosure shown in Figure 1 1 is NEMA 3R rated The PV 30208 enclosure contains the solar control bus board output line filter insuring that the PV 30208 line currents meet IEEE 519 harmonic distortion requirements control power transformers and A C contactor The upper enclosure contains the operator interface panel LCD and an on off switch ENCLOSURE LCD DISPLAY SCU MATRIX BUS BOARD PSP PCBA AN X N 1 D g XA A A f a LY 5425 to CD Jm JR bM 81808 1 1 FAN SHROUD ww DC DC DC neg ASSEMBLY S NM of Ms M L l AC TERMINAL DC TERMINAL 35 60 Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 1 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 1 xantrex PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Smart Choice for Power The fuses within the PV 30208 are intended for protecting the PV 30208 control cir cuitry only They are not intended to provide
33. ee phase utility voltage as seen at the inverter output terminals The control software then determines the proper switching se quence for the output power stage It is not necessary to maintain a particular phase sequence conven tion between the inverter and the utility point of interconnection Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation The Xantrex PV series grid tied PV inverters maintain unity power factor during operation The control software constantly senses utility voltage and constructs the output current waveform to match the utility voltage The PV line of inverters are not capable of operation without the presence of normal utility voltage nor are they capable of varying the output power factor off unity Variable Minimum DC Input Voltage Level The minimum DC input voltage limit for the PV 30208 is a function of the utility AC line voltage The PV 30208 control software periodically changes the minimum allowable DC input voltage based upon the actual line voltage during operation For monopolar PV array configurations Minimum DC voltage will vary between 282 and 320Vdc for line voltage fluctuations between factory set minimum and maximum line voltage limits For example At the factory set high line voltage limit of 220 5 the minimum required DC input voltage is approxi mately 320Vdc At the factory set low line voltage limit of 196Vac the minimum required DC input voltage is approximately 282Vdc At nominal 208Vac the minimum DC input
34. eration the start voltage setpoint is shifted slightly higher This assumes that once the voltage on the array has risen there will be greater PV power as the PV array is exposed to higher irradiance Conversely if the PV 30208 wakes up and determines that there is more power than is necessary to support inverter operation the PV start voltage setpoint is lowered The PV start voltage setpoint will usually be optimized over the period of one week This value may be manually adjusted via the graphical user interface program to expedite the optimization process There is also a user settable timer that determines the time required for the PV start voltage to exceed the start voltage setpoint This timer may also be manually adjusted via the graphical user interface to help compensate for poorly placed PV arrays The default wake up time delay is factory set at five minutes Automatic Sleep Test Toward the end of every solar day the PV 30208 automatically determines when to stop producing power dependent upon the output power of the inverter As the net output power of the PV 30208 nears zero a timer is started to allow the inverter to ride through any brief irradiance reductions The default sleep time delay is factory set at five minutes DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 4 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power OPERATOR INTERFACE Th
35. g Temperature Storage Temperature Maximum Ambient Temperature Rating Relative Humidity Elevation Dimensions in inches Weight Enclosure Type UL Listing File 94 ARMS at low line voltage 60 Hz 0 5 Hz 0 7 Hz 30 0 KW 208 VAC 3 Phase 600 VDC 330 600 VDC 330 100 ADC 138 ADC Monopolar negative grounded or bi polar neutral ground 20 to 50 C 40 to 50 C 50 C To 95 Non condensing Derated above 6 600 feet 54 5 X 35 6 X 19 Approx 260 lbs NEMA 3R File E199356 Dependent on actual AC line voltage Refer to Section 4 for detail on the minimum power tracking voltage Tf ambient temperature is between 20 to 0 C the unit must be powered up in standby for at least one hour prior to going on line EQUIPMENT SYMBOL Chassis ground Customer supplied system ground connection point This symbol may be found near a stud within the main enclosure It is provided as a location to bond the electrical system equipment ground PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 1 3 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc DOCUMENT 151315 SECTION 2 xantrex SAFETY Smart Choice for Power SAFETY FEATURES The PV 30208 enclosure contains exposed high voltage conductors The upper enclosure access panel should remain closed except during maintenance or testing These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock
36. he operator interface The LCD will display a text description of the fault Refer to Section 5 Troubleshooting for detailed descriptions of system fault conditions PV Ground Fault Detection The PV 30208 is equipped with ground fault detection circuitry see Section 3 Installation and Section 7 system schematic for further detail Upon detection of 10 amps of ground fault current the PV 30208 executes an orderly shutdown and annunciates a ground fault at the operator interface The PV 30208 will remain faulted until the ground fault is remedied and cleared at the operator interface see section 5 troubleshooting To enable this feature for monopolar pv array configuration a jumper is installed between TBDC and TB NEUT on the PV input terminal block This must be the only point of PV conductor ground Monopolar pv array configuration is enabled by default for a detailed descrip tion of bipolar and monopolar pv array configurations see Section 4 Operation Features DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 2 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 2 xantrex SAFETY Smart Choice for Power ISOLATION PROCEDURE Anti Island Protection A digital phase shift loop PSL circuit is implemented in the DSP inverter controller to prevent Tslanding of the PV 30208 The DSP continuously makes minor adjustments to the power factor phase angle above and below unity In the event of
37. heck the local utility of jurisdiction for their requirements regarding the connection of this neutral Contact your Xantrex Technology distributor if you have any questions regarding isolation transformer requirements TORQUE AND WIRE GAUGE SPECIFICATIONS The following torque specifications are to be used on all electrical interfaces made during installation of the PV 30208 Torque Table Terminal Block or Bolt Size Torque Setting 5 16 Copper Lug 52 in 165 5 9 Nm AC and DC Terminals 275 in 165 31 1 Nm DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 3 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 3 xantrex INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN ON Smart Choice for Power The following table shows acceptable wire gauges to be connected to the PV 30208 AC and DC inputs Wire Gauge Table Wie Range AWG Distribution Block AC 2 0 2 Distribution Block DC 2 0 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION All wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 All power conductors interfacing to the PV 30208 should be sized in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 and local codes Large gauge wire must have a minimum bend radius dependent upon the wire gauge refer to the National Electric Code Article 373 6B Take care to keep the wire bundles away from any sharp edges which may damage wire insulation over time Xantrex Technology rec
38. ion see Appen dix in Section 7 for transformer dimensions and specifications This custom 30 kVA isolation trans former is not part of the 30 kVA inverter but can be ordered as a separate item If maintaining the listing to UL1741 is not a requirement for your application contact Xantrex Technology for a fact sheet de scribing the installation options and precautions for installing this inverter in a photovoltaic system that does not require UL1741 compliance Xantrex Technology requires installing an isolation transformer between the PV 30208 inverter and the point of utility interconnection Failure to do so could result in catastrophic damage to the PV 30208 as well as the utility distribution system and will void the product warranty Inverter Side Isolation Transformer Requirements The inverter side of the isolation transformer is configured as a WYE and is rated for 208 VAC The neutral connection on the inverter side must be left floating If the neutral is tied to ground the inverter will be damaged internally at power up Utility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements The utility side windings of the isolation transformer are configured WYE and must match the voltage at the utility inter tie Verify that the transformer supplied matches the voltage requirement Also the transformer is supplied with a neutral connection on the utility side Connection of this utility side neutral does not affect the operation of the inverter C
39. ion 4 for a detailed description of system operation Refer to Section 5 for fault condition descriptions and troubleshooting Refer to Section 7 for detailed system schematics Visual Inspection Isolation Transformer WYE WYE Verify the isolation transformer circuit breaker is open Remove the isolation transformer access panel Insure the neutral on the inverter side of the isolation transformer is left floating The transformer neutral must not be connected to the utility side neutral the transformer chassis or ground If the inverter side neutral is tied to ground the inverter will not function properly Also insure that the neutral is not bonded to the isolation transformer frame Verify the inverter 208 VAC conductors are connected to the isolation transformer Verify the utility conductors are properly connected to the isolation transformer Visual Inspection PV 30208 Insure AC and DC disconnect switches are opened if present Insure PV array string disconnect switches are opened if present Open the upper and lower enclosure access panels Verify all wire connections are tight Inspect the cables between the lower enclosure terminal blocks and the upper enclosure matrix and driver board All wire harnesses should be snap locked into their respective PCB headers Visual Inspection PV Array Wiring Verify the PV PV PV neutral if array is bipolar and PV safety ground are isolated from each other Refer to system schem
40. iters Laboratories to be in compliance with UL1741 Static Inverters And Charge Controllers For Use In Photovoltaic Power Systems as well as IEEE 929 2000 Recommended Practice For Utility Interface Of Photovoltaic PV Systems IEEE 929 2000 provides guidance regarding equipment and functions necessary to ensure compatible operation of photovoltaic systems which are connected in parallel with the electric utility UL1741 is the test procedure performed by Underwriters Laboratory on the PV 30208 to verify it meets the rec ommendations of IEEE 929 2000 Refer to both documents for details of these recommendations and test procedures DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 1 2 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS xantrex Smart Choice for Power The PV 30208 has been designed for photovoltaic power systems which operate within the following specifications Application of the PV 30208 in a manner inconsistent with these specifications may cause damage to the PV 30208 and other system components and is a violation of the terms of the watranty 208 VAC 10 12 Nominal AC Line Voltage Maximum AC Line Current Nominal Line Frequency Continuous AC Output Power PV MaximumVoltage Peak Power Tracking Window PV Minimum Peak Power Tracking Voltage PV Maximum Current PV Maximum Array Short Circuit Current PV Configuration Operatin
41. its for 5 minutes 6 Ground Current Fault 0x8000 The earth safety ground current has exceeded the maximum programmed value Possible causes e The negative wire from the PV array has been passed through CT1 Verify PV ground jumper is installed between TBDC and TB NEUT e Inspect the PV array for actual ground faults e The PV array has been grounded in more than one location If the PV array is grounded through CT1 it must not be grounded at any other location e CTI defective Contact your Xantrex Technology distributor for assistance or service 7 DC Bus Over Voltage Fault 0x4000 The DC bus voltage has exceeded the maximum limit This is also the PV input voltage sense point Check the PV input voltage at the PV disconnect switch If the voltage is below 600 VDC and agrees with the voltage displayed on the LCD cycle the on off switch and restart the PV 30208 Possible causes e The PV array open circuit voltage exceeded 600 VDC e There is a problem with the PV voltage sense wiring see system schematic in Section 7 8 CT Offset Fault 0x80000 Upon system startup the PV 30208 has determined that the CT offset current is too large to be cali brated This is caused by the control system detecting current when no current is commanded e Observe individual phase currents with the operator interface program Generally a CT offset fault with show high currents on one phase while the system is in Standby with zero actual
42. lta iir 3 0 3 0 0 1 Hz Maximum Allowable Time Response To A T Freq Max Delay Utility High Frequency 2 60 1 Cycle Excursion 60 Maximum Allowable Time Response To A Freq Min Delay Wily Low Ered ency 2 1 Excursion Time PV Decor W Maximum stat UD 47 6 47000 1880 m Power Seem dm Gnd Current Max Me 1 0 20 0 10 Current Limit DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 8 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power User Factory Parameter Description Settable Resolution Default Range i Earth_Volts_Max Yasue eee 0 0 300 0 01 VDC Voltage 1 Up Down Anti Island Method Anti Island Method Freq 2 Up Freq 3 Down Freq PP Rape PT Ts PPT_V_Step PPT Voltage Step 0 1 10 0 Commanded Output PPT Max I Percent Power As A Percent 0 100 Of Rated Power Data Log Rate Unsupported Data Logging Rate Ground Current 0 Domestic G_F Selector Detection 1 International FSET_Rate FSET Rate 0 100 Serial Number Inverter Serial Number 0 65535 0 Off 1 On Data Log State Data Logging Rate Line 2 Continuous DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 9 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 5 xantrex TROUBLESHOOTING Smart Choice for Power GENERAL In the event of a fault the PV 30208 will annunciate the conditi
43. nuity across the switch contact block while the switch is turned to the on position Verify continuity between J9 1 and J9 2 while the switch is enabled DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 5 5 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology Inc SECTION 6 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE xa ntrex Smart Choice for Power PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Xantrex Technology recommends that the following preventative maintenance be carried out on the PV 30208 Monthly intervals or as required Aluminum Extrusion Heatsink Accumulation of dirt and debris on the aluminum extrusion heatsink and fan shroud will de crease the ability to transfer heat which can cause the PV 30208 to shutdown on over tempera ture alarms Inspect the aluminum extrusion heatsink and fan shroud for accumulation of dirt and debris Remove enclosure panels and clean if debris is present Fan Operation Verify proper operation of the heatsink cooling fan located within the lower enclosure The fan operates when the K1 contactor is closed Remove any debris from the fan and finger guard Six month intervals See Isolation Procedure and perform prior to the following Enclosure Seals Inspect the enclosure access panel seal If damaged replace with equivalent closed cell foam gasket Call your Xantrex Technology distributor for factory replacements or specifications Electrical Connections Inspect the condition of all wiring within the PV 30208
44. o the system schematic in Section 7 Appendix for further wiring configura tion Ground Fault Detection The PV 30208 is equipped with a ground fault detection circuit and current transducer CT1 in illustration This circuit is active when the PV array is grounded as de scribed in the previous section In the event of a greater than 10 amp ground fault the PV 30208 will execute an orderly shutdown and annunciates a ground fault at the operator interface The PV 30208 will remain faulted until the ground fault is remedied and cleared at the operator interface see section 5 Troubleshooting The input and output circuits are isolated from the enclosure and the system grounding if required by sec tions 690 41 690 42 and 690 43 of the National Elec trical Code ANSI NFPA 70 is the responsibility of the installer Phase Sequencing The PV 30208 is equipped with an automatic sequence phase detection control algorithm This allows the utility interface conductors to be connected in any sequence convenient at the time of installation Upon system initialization at power up the PV 30208 determines the phase sequence of the utility connection and configures the modulator drivers accordingly INTERCONNECTION WIRING To reduce the risk of fire connect only to a circuit provided with 125 amperes 208VAC or 50 amperes 480VAC maximum branch circuit overcurrent protec tion in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 7
45. ommends using No 2 AWG 105 degrees C minimum copper wire for all connections with the PV 30208 Ventilation Considerations Check with applicable installation standards for additional clearance requirements Installation The PV 30208 is designed to be both floor mounted or wall mounted The following procedures de scribes mounting instructions for both mounting methods 1 Floor Mounted Move the PV 30208 into place Lift the PV 30208 from beneath the lower enclosure with a forklift as shown in Figure 3 2 See following page Anchor the lower enclosure feet to the floor with 1 2 anchor bolts Wall Mounted Screw two 3 8 x 3 1 2 long lag bolts into existing studs in the wall 16 inch mounting center at lower mounting level on PV 30208 Lag bolts should be horizontally level with each other Leave a minimum of 1 of bolt protruding from the wall Place the PV 30208 bottom mounting ears shown in Figure 3 1 and Figure 3 2 onto installed lag bolts See following page Hold the unit against the wall and install the upper lag bolts 3 8 x 3 1 2 Tighten the bolts firmly Tighten the lower lag bolts while the unit is held in place Two access panels on the lower enclosure are provided for cable entry shown in Figure 3 3 See following page Local building codes may require additional support reinforcement when wall mounting the PV 30208 Check with local authorities for further detail
46. on at the operator interface The PV 30208 will execute an orderly shutdown and remain faulted until the fault is cleared manually or auto matically In general the operator should respond to any PV 30208 fault as follows 1 The source of the fault should be sought by referring to the following chart 2 Rectify the fault condition and attempt to clear the fault by cycling the on off switch 3 Ifthe problem cannot be corrected note and write down the fault code and description then contact your Xantrex Technology distributor for assistance or service FAULT CONDITIONS LCD Fault Annunciation The LCD interface reports fault conditions on Line 2 and 3 The fault code number will follow a text description The fault description will remain displayed until the fault has been corrected and cleared Each fault is described on the following page Fault Clearing Faults may be cleared automatically by the PV 30208 or manually by the operator depending upon the type of fault The utility protection faults over under AC line voltage and frequency are self clearing fault conditions Once the utility voltage and frequency returns within allowable operating ranges fora period of five minutes the PV 30208 will clear the fault and resume normal operation Latching faults must be cleared manually by the system operator Once the cause of the fault condition has been corrected the fault may be cleared with the on off switch First turn the switch to
47. rent limit which will cause the PV voltage to rise above the array peak power voltage The minimum operating voltage of the PV 30208 is typically around 300 VDC The power tracker will not track voltage below this point regardless of the actual peak power voltage of the PV array e Sleep Test The LCD displays Sleep Test while the control system begins a 5 minute sleep test This normally indicates the PV irradiance is declining as the sun sets If the output power remains below 200 watts during the 5 minute sleep test the system will transition to standby The time delay allows the inverter to ride through any temporary irradiance reductions e Fault The PV 30208 has encountered a fault condition When this happens regardless of the PV 30208 state of operation the PV 30208 will stop processing all power and execute an orderly sys tem shutdown Line 2 will display the fault description with the fault code displaying on line 3 e Shutdown The LCD displays Shutdown The PV array does not have enough power capacity to maintain the inverter operating losses or the line contactor is open and the devices are not switch ing DOCUMENT 151315 PV 30208 Photovoltaic Inverter 4 1 Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003 Xantrex Technology SECTION 4 xantrex OPERATION Smart Choice for Power OPERATION FEATURES Automatic Phase Sequence Detection During system power up the PV 30208 detects the phase rotation of the thr
48. turo Please note that Follow Up Services Procedures are sent to the manufacturers only unless the Applicant specifically requests this document Please note Within Canada there federal and local otatutes and regulations requiring the use of bilingual product markings It is the responsibility of the manufacturer or distributor to comply with this law As such the markings provided in the UL Follow Up Service Procedure may include only the English version Please contact us if you need assistance with translations or in determining which markings are appropriate for your product Products produced which bear the UL Mark shall be identical to those evaluated by UL and found to comply with UL s requirements If changes in construction are discovered authorization to use the UL Mark may be withdrawn and products that bear the UL Mark may have to be revised in the field or at the manufacturer s facility to bring them into compliance with UL s requirements Respectfully Reviewed by 47 42834 Timothy MR Ext 43051 Senior Engir ering Associate Staff Engineer Conformity Assessment Services 3013MNBK Conformity Assessment Services 3013MNBK E mail Walter T Jurek8us ul com E mail Timothy P Zgonena us ul com A not for profit organization dedicated to public safety and committed to quality service

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