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ABB PVS-175-TL Quick Installation Manual

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Quick Installation Guide
PVS-175-TL (175.0 kW), "A.1 Version"
BCM.V3103.1

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  • Page 1 A B B S O L A R I N V E R T E R S Quick Installation Guide PVS-175-TL (175.0 kW), “A.1 Version” BCM.V3103.1...
  • Page 2 Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” ATTENTION – IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This document contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and maintenance of the equipment. ATTENTION – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Keep this document in a safe place near the inverter for easy access during installation, operation and maintenance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.5 Opening the power module cover 13. Commissioning 7.6 Connection of the AC interface cables 7.7 Connection of the interface signal 13.1 Commissioning via ABB Installer for connectors Solar Inverters mobile APP 7.8 Connection of the DC interface cables 13.2 Commissioning via Web User Interface 8.

  • Page 4: Reference Number Index

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” 1. Reference number index Inverter external view 01 Power module 08 Status LEDs 15 Cover support brackets 02 Wiring box 09 AC disconnect switch (-SX2, -S2 only) 16 Side latches 03 Mounting bracket 10 Protective earth point (ext.)
  • Page 5 Wiring box internal view 20 Junction screws 25 AC overvoltage surge arresters 30 Opening for DC interface cables Communication control 21 DC surge arrester plate 26 31 AC interface cable lugs board 22 DC cable duct 27 AC connection busbar 32 Interface signal connectors (female) 23 AC protective shield 28 Protective earth point (int.)
  • Page 6 Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” Power module internal view 33 DC interface cables 35 Interface signal connectors (male) 36 Interface protective earth point AC interface connection point...
  • Page 7 RS485 service Ethernet 41 Alarm terminal block 45 Ethernet connector 1 (RJ45) connector (RJ45) (service only) RS485 ABB service 120Ohm Remote ON/OFF terminal 46 USB connector termination res. (service only) block 39 DRM0 activation switch 43 RS485 line terminal block 47 CR2032 Backup battery 40 RS485 line 120Ohm termination res.

  • Page 8: Labels And Symbols

    The Communication Identification label is divided in two separate parts by a dashed line; take the bottom part and apply it on the plant documentation. (ABB recommend to create a plant map and apply the Communication Identification label on it).

  • Page 9: Models And Range Of Equipment

    Wiring box Model Number Description • Input with 24 quick fit connectors pairs (2 each MPPT) (18) WB-S-PVS-175-TL • DC side varistor • DC disconnect switches (19) • Input with 24 quick fit connectors pairs (2 each MPPT) (18) • DC side varistor WB-S2-PVS-175-TL •...

  • Page 10: Lifting And Transport

    Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the equipment! ABB usually stores and protects individual components by suitable means to make their transport and subsequent handling easier. Nonetheless, as a rule, it is necessary to turn to the experience of specialised staff to take charge of loading and unloading components.
  • Page 11 It is required to use one of the following lifting methods to move the equipment during installation or maintenance phases: Manual lifting (handles) Ropes lifting (eyebolts) ATTENTION – Always consider the center of gravity of the enclosures while lifting. ATTENTION – Pay attention to completely tight the thread of the handles or eye-bolts.

  • Page 12: List Of Supplied Components

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” ATTENTION – In case of manual lifting it’s suggested to use a support plan (e.g. a table) to place the equipment during the lifiting operation, to allow the change of hands position. 5. List of supplied components...

  • Page 13: Choice Of Installation Location

    (for example: the type of surface around the inverter, the general properties of the room, etc.) and the quality of the electricity supply. • All installations over 6500’ (2,000 meters) must be assessed by ABB Technical Sales to determine the proper datasheet derating.
  • Page 14 Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” The minimum clearance distances depends from multiple factor: • Ventilation flow on the top side of the inverter. The upper (A) minimum required free space must be 25 cm. • Possible flooding or damage during grass cutting.

  • Page 15: Mounting Instructions

    7. Mounting Instructions • Use the two M8 screws with flat and spring 7.1 Bracket assembly washers (supplied) to fix the pieces of the bracket • Assembly the two side bracket pieces together together. with the central bracket, by sliding it as shown in the picture and paying attention to the orientation of the pieces (refer to arrow and “UP”...

  • Page 16: Assembly The Inverter To The Bracket

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” • Attach the bracket (03) to the support with at least 6 attachment screws (shown in RED) or at least 6 frame fixing bracket for frame mounting (shown in BLUE). • Depending on the type of anchor chosen, drill the required holes to mount the bracket (03).
  • Page 17 • Remove the handles (04) or eye bolts. • Remove the previously installed gasket protective • Insert the two gasket protective covers sliding covers from the inverter by slinding them pulling the positioning pins (shown in red in the picture) from the handles.

  • Page 18: Opening The Wiring Box Cover

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” 7.3 Opening the Wiring box cover 7.4 Final fastening operations • Using the key tool provided with the installation In order to reach the two junction screws (20) and kit content in the wiring box package, open the...

  • Page 19: Opening The Power Module Cover

    • Rotate the DC surge arrester plate (21) as shown • Tighten the two side screws (supplied) with a in the picture below. tightening torque of 5 Nm, to avoid the tilting of the bottom part of the inverter. • Tighten the two hexagonal junction screws (20) with a tightening torque of 12 Nm.

  • Page 20: Connection Of The Ac Interface Cables

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” • Open the power module cover (06). ATTENTION – In case of a wrong phase sequence the inverter will not connect to the grid and it will provide an error state. ATTENTION –...

  • Page 21: Connection Of The Interface Signal Connectors

    7.7 Connection of the interface 7.8 Connection of the DC interface signal connectors cables The interface signal connectors (male) (35) are The DC interface cables (33) are situated into left situated into right side of Power module and they side of Power module and they are divided in two are composed by 8 connectors.
  • Page 22 Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” • Pass the DC interface cables (33) into the wiring • Connect all DC interface cables (33) to the related DC interface faston connectors (29) box using the dedicated opening for DC cables (30) as shown in the picture.

  • Page 23: Routing The Cable To The Inverter

    8. Routing the cable to the inverter The cable routing have to be done in order to avoid water dripping to the AC panel cable glands (11) (12), DC input quick fit connectors (18) or to signal cable glands (13). Expecially when coming from the top, the cables must be routed in order to create a loop: in this way the water that flows on the cables will be drained.

  • Page 24: Grid Output Connection (Ac Side)

    Sensitivity 2.0 A NOTE – For protection of the AC line, on the basis of the information above with regard to the differential protection integrated in ABB inverters, it is not necessary to install a type B ground fault switch.

  • Page 25: Characteristics And Sizing Of The Line Cable

    9.3 Characteristics and sizing of the line cable Depending of the type of the AC panel it’s possible to use single conductors cables or a multipolar cable: • Single-core configuration have 3xM40 cable glands (11) for the “R”, “S”, “T” phases and a M32 cable gland (12) for the grounding cable.
  • Page 26 Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” Follow the procedure below to route all the cables: Internal ground connection • Open the wiring box front cover (07). • Pass the protective earth cable through the • Remove the AC protective shield (23) by removing proper cable gland (12) on the AC panel.
  • Page 27 External ground connection AC line connection • Pass the AC cables through the cable glands (11) • Fix the protective earth cable lug to the protection earth connection point (ext.) (10) (this is the same on the AC panel. The lenght of phase cables on thread for handles) using the washers and M8 the internal side of wiring box need to be about bolt provided in the wiring box installation kit, as...

  • Page 28: Input Connection (Dc)

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” 10. Input connection (DC) WARNING – Comply with the maximum input current relating to the quick-fit connectors as indicated in the technical data. WARNING – The reverse polarity can cause severe damage and electric arc hazards! In case of reverse input strings do not disconnect them while under load and do not turn the DC disconnect switches (19) to OFF position.
  • Page 29 The input connectors are divided into 12 MPPTs (one MPPTs for each input channel) consisting of 2 pairs of quick fit connectors (18). Each DC disconnect switches (19) are related to a group of four MPPTs. Connect all the strings required by the system, always checking the seal of the connectors. ATTENTION –...
  • Page 30 A configuration program that can help to correctly size the photovoltaic system is available on the ABB website (http://stringsizer. abb.com).

  • Page 31: Connection Of The Communication And Control Signals

    Ethernet connector 1 (RJ45) USB connector CR2032 Backup battery (*) The RS-485 connector (RJ45) (ABB Service only) (37) and the signal R1 on the Remote ON/OFF terminal block (42) are used to bring the signals on the external RS-485 Service connector (14).

  • Page 32: Connections To The Communication And Control Board

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” 11.2 Connections to the 11.3 Ethernet connection communication and control board The connection of the ethernet communication cable must be made on the specific connectors (44) communication control signals (45) located on the Communication and control connected to the communication and control board board (26).

  • Page 33: Serial Communication Connection (Rs485)

    Please refer Aurora Vision Depending on the device used monitoring can be documents available on ABB website for local or remote. further information how to get an Aurora Vision account for remotely monitoring and managing the installed solar assets. 11.4 Serial communication...

  • Page 34: Remote Control Connection

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” 11.5 Remote control connection 11.6 Multifunction Relay connection (ALARM and AUX) The connection and disconnection of the inverter to and from the grid can be controlled through an The inverter is equipped with 2 multifunction relays external control.

  • Page 35: Demand Response Mode

    LED will continue to blink until the sunlight is sufficient for activation. ALARM Indicates that the inverter has detected an anomaly. This type of problem is highlighted in the Web User Interface and ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP. PVS-175 The “GFI”...
  • Page 36 Pre-commissioning phase (first start-up of inverter) The commissioning of the inverter must be completed through the Installation wizard steps (Web User Interface) or using the ABB Installer for Solar Inverters mobile APP Initial configuration failure The inverter is in locked state due to a failure in the initial configuration of the equipment,...

  • Page 37: Commissioning

    Commissioning could be carried out in two different ways: • Via ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP (mobile APP for commissioning a single inverter as well as a multi- inverter solar plant) •...

  • Page 38: Commissioning Via Abb Installer For Solar Inverters Mobile App

    13.1 Commissioning via ABB Installer for Solar Inverters mobile APP ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP is available for Android mobile devices with an Android version of 6.0.1 or greater (for iOS mobile devices will be implemented soon) and could be downloaded and installed from Play Store.

  • Page 39: Commissioning Via Web User Interface

    PN WLAN: .V2P 53.1 the wireless network created by the system that the connection should be established with, will be: ABB-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX Mac Address: where “X” is a hex digit of the wireless MAC address (H) (MAC address AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF can be found on the “Communication Identification Label” placed on Remove and apply on the plant documentation the side of the inverter).

  • Page 40: Technical Data Table

    Quick Installation Guide - PVS-175-TL “A.1 Version” 14. Technical data table PVS-175-TL INPUT Absolute maximum input voltage (Vmax,abs) 1500 Vdc Input start-up voltage (Vstart) 750 V (650 - 1000 V) Input operating interval (Vdcmin...Vdcmax) 600 - 1500V Rated input voltage (Vdcr)
  • Page 41 Commissioning tool Web User Interface, Mobile APP Remote monitoring services Aurora Vision® monitoring portal Embedded logging, direct telemetry Advanced features data transferring to ABB cloud Environmental -25...+60°C /-13...140°F with Ambient temperature range derating above 40°C / 104 °F Storage temperature -40°C...+85°C / -40°F...185°F...
  • Page 42 5. Cannot operate simultaneously when installed in conjunction with the DC link recharge circuit 6. Hereby, Power-One Italy S.p.A. (A Member of the ABB Group) declares that the radio equipments (radio module combined with the inverter), to which this user manual 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 43 ENGLISH ITALIANO DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled Il simbolo del contenitore di spazzatura Symbol ausgekreuzten El símbolo del contenedor de basura symbole poubelle interdite bin identifies electrical and electronic su ruote barrato, accompagnato da Mülltonne werden Elektro- tachado con un aspa identifica aquellos identifie les équipements électriques...
  • Page 44 ČESKY ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΆ POLSKI SLOVENČINA SLOVENŠČINA Symbol přeškrtnuté popelnice Το σύμβολο με τον διαγεγραμμένο Symbol przekreślonego kosza na śmierci Symbol preškrtnutej odpadkovej Simbol prečrtanega koša za smeti kolečkách označuje elektrické τροχήλατο κάδο προσδιορίζει na kółkach na sprzęcie elektrycznym i nádoby kolieskach označuje na kolesih je znak za električno in elektronické...
  • Page 46 With regard to purchase orders, the agreed particulars shall prevail. ABB AG does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for potential errors or possible lack of information in this document.

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