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ABB PVS-120-TL Quick Installation Manual

Solar inverter, 100 to 120 kw
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Quick Installation Guide

PVS-100/120-TL
(100 to 120 kW)
In addition to what is explained below, the safety and installation information provided in the
installation manual must be read and followed. The technical documentation and the interface
and management software for the product are available at the website.
The device must be used in the manner described in the manual. If this is not the case the
safety devices guaranteed by the inverter might be ineffective.

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  • Page 1: Quick Installation Guide

    ABB solar inverter Quick Installation Guide PVS-100/120-TL (100 to 120 kW) In addition to what is explained below, the safety and installation information provided in the installation manual must be read and followed. The technical documentation and the interface and management software for the product are available at the website.
  • Page 3 Quick Installation Guide PVS-100/120-TL (100 to 120 kW) Index Reference number index Models and range of equipment Labels and Symbols Lifting and transport List of supplied components Choice of installation location Mounting Instructions 8-14 Routing the cable to the inverter Characteristics of the protective grounding cable Line cable and protection devices Grid output connection (AC side)
  • Page 4 Power module and wiring box Power module Service cable glands Interface signal connectors (male) Wiring box Rear pins for bracket assembly AC interface power connector (male) Mounting bracket Cover support brackets Protective earth point (int.) Handles DC disconnect switches Multi-functional tool Cover quarter cam locks DC input quick fit connectors AC protective shield...

  • Page 5: Communication Board

    Communication board Alarm terminal block RS485 ABB service 120Ohmtermination res. (service only) RS485 line 120Ohm termination res. ABB RS485 service Ethernetconnector (RJ45) (service only) Remote ON/OFF terminal block RS485 line terminal block Ethernet connector 2 (RJ45) ZGN.V2Q15.2 Ethernet connector 1 (RJ45)
  • Page 6 .V2P 53.1 MAC address - To be used to obtain the SSID of the wireless access point created by the inverter: ABB-XX- XX-XX-XX-XX-XX(where “X” is a hex digit of the MAC address). Mac Address: - To be used to obtain the “Host Name”: http://ABB-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.local (where “X”...

  • Page 7: Transport And Handling

    When you open the package, check that the equipment is undamaged and make sure all the components are present. If you find any defects or dam- age, stop unpacking and consult the carrier, and also promptly inform the Service ABB.

  • Page 8: Installation Site And Position

    • Never open the inverter in the case of rain, snow or a level of humidity >95%. Always carefully seal all unused openings. • All installations over 6500’ (2,000 meters) must be assessed by ABB Technical Sales to determine the proper datasheet derating Tilting admittance •...

  • Page 9: Multiple Units Installation

    The minimum clearance distances depends from multiple factor: MINIMUM CLEARANCE DISTANCES - Ventilation flow on the rear side of the inverter. Depending of the support where the inverter is installed it changes the upper (A) required free space: if the inverter is installed on a support without any openings (e.g. a wall), the heat flow will be entirely directed to the top of the inverter;...

  • Page 10: Mounting With A Support Bracket

    The installation operations must be carried out by qualified personnel and it is mandatory to adhere to the indications provided in this manual, the diagrams and the enclosed documentation, paying attention to follow the installation sequence exactly as described in this manual.
  • Page 11 • Position the bracket perfectly level on the support and use it as drilling template. Consider the overall dimensions of the power module and the wiring box. • It is the installer’s responsibility to choose an appropriate number and distribution of attachment points (The diameter of holes in the bracket are 9mm). The choice must be based on the type of support (wall, frame or other support), the type of anchors to be used, and their ability to support 4 times the inverter’s weight (4x125Kg=500Kg for all models).
  • Page 12 • (only for vertical mounting) Insert the two gasket protective covers (optional) sliding the positioning pins (shown in red in the picture) into the proper bracket holes. If the mounting is correct the gasket protective cover will have a locked position. •...

  • Page 13: Opening The Cover

    • Fasten all of the four side closures (latches) as shown it the pictures. OPENING THE COVER • Using the key tool provided with the inverter installation kit content in the wiring box package, open the three cover quarter cam locks following the proper ways as shown in the related silkscreens on the cover.
  • Page 14 FINAL FASTENING OPERATIONS In order to reach the two junction screws and complete the power module and wiring box mating, the positive string fuses plate and the AC protective shield have to be removed as follow: • Remove the two M5 screws from the positive string fuses plate •...
  • Page 15 • Tighteen the two side screws (supplied) with a tightening torque of 5 Nm, to avoid the tilting of the bottom part of the inverter. INTERFACE CONNECTORS CONNECTION Last operation before proceed with the wiring and connections of AC and DC sources is to connect the six interface connectors that allow the power connection and the communication connection between the power module and the wiring box Connection of the AC interface power connector:...
  • Page 16 CHECKING THE MOUNTING OF INTERFACE CONNECTORS (AC AND DC) After the connection is made, the side screws on the AC/DC interface power connector (male) have to be fasten with a tightening torque of 3 Nm. To check if the interface power connector (male) is correctly installated it’s possible to use the Multi-functional tool following the procedure below:...
  • Page 17 The cable routing have to be done in order to avoid water dripping to the AC panel , DC input quick fit connectors or to service cable glands Expecially when comes from the top, the cables must be routed in order to create a “hump”...

  • Page 18: Characteristics And Sizing Of The Line Cable

    1.2 A ABB declares that the ABB transformerless inverters, in terms of their construction, do not inject continuous ground fault currents and therefore there is no requirement that the differential protection installed downstream of the inverter be type B in accordance with IEC 60755 / A 2.
  • Page 19 The inverter must be connected to a three-phase system with the center of the star connected to ground. To connect the inverter to the grid is possible to choose between the four-wire connection (3 phases + neutral) and the three-wire connection (3 phases). In any case, the inverter’s earth connection is mandatory.In any case, the inverter’s earth connection is mandatory.

  • Page 20: External Ground Connection

    Depending on the ground connection method (internal or external ) follow the procedures described below: INTERNAL GROUND CONNECTION • Pass the protective earth cable trought the proper cable gland on the AC panel • Fix the protective earth cable lug to the protection earth connection point (int.) using the washers and bolt pre-installed on the M10 stud, as shown in the following diagram: 1 = cable lug...
  • Page 21 H4) located on the left side of the wiring box Refer to the document “String inverter – Product Manual appendix” available at www.abb.com/solarinverters to know the brand and the model of the quick fit connector. Depending on the model of the connector of the own inverter, it is necessary to use the same model and the respec-...
  • Page 22 The string fuses are installed inside special safety positioners that allow easy installation/removal, as well as providing protection from involuntary contact while the inverter is being installed. Each fuses are associated with a green LED that could be used to check the correct polarity of the strings. PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING THE CORRECT POLARITY OF THE STRINGS •...

  • Page 23: Communication And Control Board

    If a cable gland will not be used, it will be necessary to leave (or install if removed) the IP66 plastic cap of cable gland. ETHERNET CONNECTION The ethernet connection allows a direct data transfer to the ABB server for monitoring purpose. When the inverter will be powered on, network parameters are automatically set and the inverter start transmissing telemetry data to the Aurora Vision®...

  • Page 24: Remote Control Connection

    For further information on the Ethernet connection refer to the Local Area Network standard IEEE802.3 Please refer to Aurora Vision documents available on ABB website for further information how to get an Aurora Vision account for remotely monitoring and managing the installed solar assets.

  • Page 25: Description Of The Led Function

    User interface 1. ABB Installer for Solar Inverters • Mobile APP improving multi inverter commissioning and system settings with ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP. • Compatible with Android devices. • Updating of the inverter firmware.

  • Page 26: Commissioning Via Abb Installer For Solar Inverters Mobile App

    COMMISSIONING VIA ABB INSTALLER FOR SOLAR INVERTERS MOBILE APP ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP is the new advanced ABB mobile APP allow to simplify commissioning of large scale solar plant thanks to the capability to set parameters of multi inverter simultaneously.

  • Page 27: Commissioning Via Web Ui - Wireless Connection

    Note that it’s required to digit also the dash “-” characters of the Product Key in the password field. In case of need, product key can be recovered by Aurora Vision Cloud of by calling ABB technical support. Commissioning procedure - wireless connected •...
  • Page 28 The Host Name associated to each ABB inverters is structured as indicated below: ABB-logger ID.LOCAL where: logger ID stands for the MAC address indicated on the “Communication identification lable” applied on the inverter. The parameters relating to the customer wireless network (set on the router) that must be known and set during this step are: - IP Settings: DHCP or Static.
  • Page 29 A message will ask for confirmation. Click “Next” to connect the inverter to the customer wireless network. Once the inverter is connected to the customer wireless network, a new message will confirm that the connection is acquired. The message provides the IP Address assigned by the home wireless network router to the inverter that can be used each time you want to access the Web User Interface, with the inverter connected to the home wireless network.
  • Page 30 To address any problems that may occur during the initial stages of operation of the system and to ensure the inverter remains fully functional, you are advised to check for any firmware updates in the download area of the website www.abb.com/solarinverters or at https://registration.abbsolarin- verters.com (instructions for registering on the website and updating the firmware are given in this manual).
  • Page 31 Web User Interface, Mobile APP Remote monitoring services Aurora Vision monitoring portal ® Advanced features Embedded logging, direct telemetry data transferring to ABB cloud Environmental Ambient temperature range -25...+60°C /-13...140°F with derating above 40°C / 104 °F Storage temperature -40°C...+85°C / -40°F...185°F Relative Humidity 4…100 % with condensation...

  • Page 32: Tightening Torques

    7. Only available for PVS-100-TL model. 8. Hereby, Power-One Italy S.p.A. (A Member of the ABB Group) declares that the radio equipments, to which this Quick Installation Guide refers, are in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: www.abb.com/solarinverters.

  • Page 33: Further Information

    For more information on ABB solar products and services, visit www.abb.com/solarinverters...
  • Page 34 PVS-100_120-TL - Quick Installation Guide EN - Rev B EFFECTIVE 01-07-2018 © Copyright 2018 ABB. All Rights Reserved. Specifications and illustrations are subject to change without notice. BCM.V2Q02.1...

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