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- Page 1 A B B S O L A R I N V E R T E R S Product manual PVS-166/175-TL-US (166.5 to 185 kW)
- Page 2 The installer must read this document in its entirety before installing this equipment. Operators are required to read this manual and scrupulously follow the instructions given in it, since ABB cannot be held responsible for damage caused to people and/or things, or the equipment, if the conditions described below are not observed.
- Page 3 Table of contents 1. Safety and accident prevention 3.7.2 Power derating due to the input voltage 1.1 Safety information and instructions 3.8 P-Q Capability 1.2 Symbols and signs 3.9 Characteristics photovoltaic 1.3 Installation and maintenance safety generator 1.3.1 General safety information 3.10 Description of the equipment 1.3.2 Environmental conditions and risks 3.10.1 Operating diagram (example)
- Page 4 5. Installation 6.3 User interface 6.3.1 ABB Installer for Solar Inverters 5.1 Installation warnings 6.3.2 Embedded Web User Interface 5.2 Installation planning 6.3.3 Aurora Vision Plant Management 5.2.1 Characteristics of the protective Platform grounding cable 6.4 Arc fault reset button 5.2.2 Load protection breaker and RCD...
- Page 5 communication troubleshooting 8.11.2 Alarm Messages of the Inverter 8.11.3 Power limitation messages 8.12 “Registration website” and “Admin Plus token” 8.13 Verification of ground leakage 8.13.1 Behaviour of a system without leakage 8.13.2 Behaviour of a system with leakage 8.14 Measuring the isolation resistance of the PV generator 8.15 Storage and dismantling 8.15.1 Storage...
- Page 6 The operators must read and comply with the technical information and instruction provided in the manual and in the attached documentation. ABB accepts no liability for failure to comply with the instructions for correct installation and cannot be held responsible for the upstream or downstream equipment.
- Page 7 Safety and accident prevention 1.2 Symbols and signs In the manual and/or in some cases on the equipment, the danger or hazard zones are indicated with signs, labels, symbols or icons. Symbol Description Note - General information about product General warning - Important safety information. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- Page 8 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 1.3 Installation and maintenance safety 1.3.1 General safety information ATTENTION – Do not proceed with installation if the integrity of the equipment is compromised. Do not use the equipment if you find any operating anomalies. ATTENTION – Avoid temporary repairs.
- Page 9 ATTENTION – Do not perform insulation or voltage withstand tests on the inverter. ARNING – ABB inverters must be earthed via the connection points marked with the protective earth symbol and using a cable with an appropriate conductor cross-section for the maximum ground fault current that the generating system might experience.
- Page 10 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 1.4 Residual risks ATTENTION – Despite the warnings and safety systems, there are still some residual risks that cannot be eliminated. These risks are listed in the following table with some suggestions to prevent them: Risk analysis and description Suggested remedy Noise pollution due to installation in unsuitable Reassess the environment or the place of...
- Page 11 • use or installation by unqualified persons. ABB is not responsible for any loss of the equipment, or part of it, which does not take place on the basis of the regulations and laws in force in the country of installation.
- Page 12 This document contains only the information considered necessary for the use and routine maintenance of the equipment. NOTE – The ABB solar inverter help desk may be reached at 1-877-261-1374, 6am - 6pm ( Arizona time) Monday-Friday. Excluding major holidays. 2.2.3 Operator and maintenance personnel skills/prerequisites NOTE –...
- Page 13 Introduction and general information 2.3 Application area, general conditions ABB shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever that may result from incorrect or careless operations. FORRIDDEN – You may not use the equipment for a use that does not conform to that provided for in the field of use.
- Page 14 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 3. Characteristics 3.1 General conditions A description of the equipment characteristics is provided to identify its main components and specify the technical terminology used in the manual. This chapter contains information about the models, details of the equipment, characteristics and technical data, overall dimensions and equipment identification.
- Page 15 Characteristics 3.2 Equipment identification and manufacturer The labels on the power module and on the wiring box have the Agency marking, main technical data and identification of the equipment and manufacture. The technical data provided in this manual does not substitute the data supplied on the labels affixed to the equipment.
- Page 16 The “communication identification label” (applied on the wiring box) 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 17 Three-phase, maximum output power 166kW; • PVS-175-TL-POWER MODULE. Three-phase, maximum output power 175kW. iring box: • WB-SX-PVS-166-TL-US / WB-SX-PVS-175-TL-US. 24 quick fit connector pairs (2 each mppt) DC switches SPD Type 2 Pluggable Cartridges (DC & AC); • WB-SX2-PVS-166-TL-US / WB-SX2-PVS-175-TL-US.
- Page 18 Interface signal connector Handles AC interface power cable Cover quarter cam locks Alarm terminal block Side latch RS485 ABB service 120Ohm termination res. Wiring box front cover DRM0 activation switch LEDs panel RS485 line 120Ohm termination res. AC disconnect switch (-SX2 only)
- Page 19 Characteristics PVS-166/175-TL-US - External sides view PVS-166/175-TL-US Power module- Internal view...
- Page 20 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US PVS-166/175-TL-US iring box- Internal view...
- Page 21 Characteristics PVS-166/175-TL-US - Communication board (28) 3.5 Characteristics and technical data 3.5.1 Technical data and types PVS-166-TL US PVS-175-TL US Input side Absolute maximum DC input voltage 1500 V (Vmax,abs) Start-up DC input voltage 750 V (650…1000 V) (Vstart) Operating DC input voltage range 0.7 x Vstart…1500 V (min 600 V) (Vdcmin...Vdcmax) Rated DC input voltage...
- Page 22 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US PVS-166-TL US PVS-175-TL US Input protection Type I acc. to UL 1699B with single-MPPT sensing DC Series Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter capability Reverse polarity protection Yes, from limited current source Input over voltage protection for each MPPT - Type 2 with monitoring replaceable surge arrester Photovoltaic array isolation control (Insulation...
- Page 23 Characteristics PVS-166-TL US PVS-175-TL US Environmental -13...+140°F (-25...+60°C) Operating ambient temperature range with derating above 104°F (40°C) Relative humidity 0...100% condensing Sound pressure level, typical <65 dB(A)@ 1m Maximum operating altitude without derating 2000 m / 6560 ft Physical Environmental protection rating Cert.
- Page 24 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 3.5.3 Overall dimensions of the inverter The overall dimensions, not including the mounting bracket 03, are expressed in millimeters and inches. 1060 / 41.7 387 / 14.4 1086 / 42.7 419 / 16.5 458 / 18 3.5.4 Overall dimensions of the mounting bracket The dimensions of the wall mounting bracket 03 are expressed in millimeters and inches.
- Page 25 Characteristics 3.6 Efficiency curves Graphs of the efficiency curves of all models of inverter described in this manual are shown below. NOTE – The efficiency curves are linked to technical parameters that are continually being developed and improved and should therefore be considered approximate. 3.6.1 PVS-175-TL-US - Efficiency Vs Nominal Power Rated Output Power (%) 850 Vdc...
- Page 26 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 3.7 Power derating In order to allow inverter operation in safe thermal and electrical conditions, the unit automatically reduces the value of the power fed into the grid. Power derating may occur due to: • Adverse environmental conditions (thermal derating) •...
- Page 27 Characteristics 3.8 P-Q Capability Q (kVAR) The following represents the maximum P-Q capability of the unit under the specified operating conditions. PVS-166 PVS-166-TL-US Ambient temperature up to 40 °C Maximum Active Power 166.5 kW (Pac_max) Maximum Apparent Power 166.5 kVA...
- Page 28 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 3.9 Characteristics of a photovoltaic generator A PV generator consists of an assembly of photovoltaic modules that transform solar radiation into DC electrical energy and can be made up of: • Strings: number (X) of PV modules connected in series •...
- Page 29 PV generator); in order to use it, it is transformed into “AC” alternate current. This conversion, known as inversion from DC to AC, is done in an efficient way by the ABB inverters, without using any rotary elements, rather only via static electronic systems.
- Page 30 IN 10 NOTE – A configuration program that can help to correctly size the photovoltaic system is available on the ABB website (http://stringsizer.abb.com). IN 11 ATTENTION – When configuring DC input and during the installation it’s needed to follow one...
- Page 31 3.11.2 Improved commissioning and maintenance ARR Installer for Solar Inverters APP Improved multi inverter installation with ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP by using Android mobile devices (the app for iOS mobile devices will be implemented soon). Integrated eb User Interface The inverter is equipped with an ethernet and wireless (IEEE802.11 b/g/n) board and with an Integrated...
- Page 32 The current of each array must fall within the limits of the inverter. NOTE – Please contact the ABB tecnichal support for getting your own Plant Portfolio Manager account (mainly for installers and plant administrators). Please get your Plant Viewer, Plant Viewer for Mobile or Energy Viewer by accessing the website www.auroravision.net and click...
- Page 33 Modbus protocol (RTU/TCP) allow the inverter to be easily integrated with any third party monitoring andcontrol systems that support the same Sunspec standard. NOTE – Please contact the ABB technical support or get access to Sunspec alliance website for further information on Modbus Sunspec products. 3.12 Communication connection diagrams The communication connection diagrams shows how the integrated ethernet and wireless board allows the local or remote connection to the inverter.
- Page 34 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US With the inverters connected over Ethernet daisy chain and with an available internet connection it will be always possible, via Aurora Vision Cloud, to upgrade remotely the firmware of the inverters. In order to improve the communication services and allow reaching of all the inverters in the chain also in presence of fault it is recommended to create a ring shape layout by connecting both the first and the last inverters of the chain to the local Ethernet switch (as shown in the picture).
- Page 35 Characteristics...
- Page 36 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 3.14 Safety devices 3.14.1 Anti-Islanding In the event of a local grid outage by the electricity company, or when the equipment is switched off for maintenance operations, the inverter must be physically disconnected to ensure the protection of the people working on the grid, in accordance with the relevant national laws and regulations.
- Page 37 Lifting and transport 4. Lifting and transport 4.1 General conditions NOTE – Some recommendation apply only to large size product or multiple small size product packaging. 4.1.1 Transport and handling Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with means for protecting the components (in particular, the electronic components) from violent shocks, humidity, vibration, etc.
- Page 38 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 39 Lifting and transport It is required to use one of the following lifting methods to move the equipment during installation or maintenance phases: M8. Kit of handles (04) (to be ordered) M8. Hole for Eyebolts UNI2947 (not supplied) *lifting balancer must be 20 cm longer (per side) than the lifted device.
- Page 40 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 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. 4.1.6 List of supplied components Available component on the wiring box (02) package: Component Quantity...
- Page 41 Lifting and transport Available component on the bracket 03 package: Component Quantity M8 screws with washers for mechanically securing the half- brackets M6 screws for mechanically securing the wiring box to the bracket 4.1.7 Kit of recommended spare parts Code Description Quantity Kit of handles (04)
- Page 42 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 5. Installation 5.1 Installation warnings ATTENTION – The inverter must be correctly installed, in a suitable location, to operate properly and safely. ATTENTION – Staff authorised to carry out the installation must be specialised and experienced in this job. They must also have received suitable training on equipment of this type and must know and understand applicable NEC requirements and any local codes for photovoltaic systems.
- Page 43 2.0 A Sensitivity ABB declares that the ABB transformerless inverters, in terms of their construction, do not inject continuous earth 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 44 The model of connectors installed on your inverter must be matched by the same model of the respective corresponding parts to be used (check the corresponding part on the manufacturer’s website or with ABB). ATTENTION – Using mating parts that are not compliant with the quick fit connector models on the inverter could cause serious damage to the unit and lead to invalidation of the warranty.
- Page 45 Installation Type Manufacturer Model and PN Conductor cross section Ø cable gland PV-KBT4-EVO 2 32.0087P0001-UR 4mm² (11AWG) - 6mm² (9AWG) 4.7-6.4 mm / 0,18-0.25” Male Stäubli 32.0089P0001-UR 4mm² (11AWG) - 6mm² (9AWG) 6.4 - 8.4 mm / 0.25-0.33” 32.0093P0001-UR 10mm² (7AWG) 6.4 - 8.4 mm / 0.25-0.33”...
- Page 46 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 5.3 Installation site and position 5.3.1 General recommendation on installation position • See characteristics and technical data paragraph to check the required environmental conditions (protection rating, temperature, humidity, altitude, etc.). • The installation location shall be easily accessible. •...
- Page 47 Installation • Do not install any object (e.g. AC or DC cables) that could be damaged by overheating from outgoing hot air flow from top and side fan sections (ΔT= +15 °C compared to ambient temperature). In case of this kind of installation needs, please evaluate the installation of a proper air deflector.
- Page 48 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 3. Cables bending radius. The minimum required free space for proper ventilation of the unit (near side fans) cannot be under 15 cm on the right side and 30cm on the left side. Sides (C) minimum required free space may depends from conduit or cable type (cable dimension, bending radius, etc..).
- Page 49 Installation 5.3.5 ireless signal environmental checks The inverter can be commissioned and monitored using the wireless communication channel. The WLAN board of the inverter uses radio waves to transmit and receive data, it is therefore important to assess this factor in order to have optimal installation. Walls in reinforced concrete and surfaces covered with metal (doors, shutters, etc.) might significantly reduce the reach of the device which even in optimal conditions, is approximately 40 metres in free space.
- Page 50 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 5.4 Installations of IP65 protection covers for wiring box openings (long term installation) Never leave the power module 01 or the wiring box 02 disassembled on the field. In case is necessary to install the wiring box 02 only, protection covers for wiring box openings (long term installation) kit is available as accessory options.
- Page 51 Installation 5.5 Mounting Instruction 5.5.1 Rracket (03) assembly • Position the bracket (03) perfectly level on the • Assembly the two side bracket pieces together with the central bracket, by sliding it as shown support and use it as drilling template. in the picture and paying attention to the Consider the overall dimensions of the power orientation of the pieces (refer to arrow and...
- Page 52 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US Frame mounting (2 supports) minimum fixing points NOTE – In case of use of “frame fixing • Fix the bracket (03) to the support. brackets” (see picture as example) it will be possible to fix the bracket to the frame structure without drilling any additional holes.
- Page 53 Installation • Fasten all of the four side latches (06). • Insert the heads of two rear attachment pins (14) (placed on the rear part of the power module) into the slots on the bracket. • Remove the previously installed gasket protective covers from the inverter by slinding it pulling from the handles.
- Page 54 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 5.5.3 Opening the iring box cover • Using the key tool (provided with the kit • Open the Wiring box cover (07) and use the contained in the wiring box package), open the three cover quarter cam locks (05) following cover support brackets (15) to lock the cover the proper rotation as shown in the related (07) in open position.
- Page 55 Installation • Rotate the DC surge arrester plate (21). • Close the DC surge arrester plate and install the three M5 screws previously removed. • Install the cable duct (54) previously removed to the DC surge arrester plate (21). • Tighten the two side screws (supplied) to torque of 5Nm (3.7 ft-lb), to avoid the tilting of the bottom part of the inverter.
- Page 56 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 5.5.6 Connection of the AC interface power cables ATTENTION – In case of a wrong phase The AC interface power cable (32) (RST phases, sequence the inverter will not connect PE and MID BULK) are situated into the cable to the grid and it will provide an error housing on the top side of wiring box (02).
- Page 57 Installation 5.5.7 Connection of the interface signal connectors The interface signal cables (24) are situated into right side of power module (01) and they are composed by 8 connectors. • Connect all the interface signal cables (24) (push the connector until you hear a locking “click”). All connectors have a different pin-out in order to avoid any connection error.
- Page 58 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US • Pass the DC interface cables (18) into the The two cable groups are marked with a same dedicated opening used for the AFD identification label “B1” and “B2” that interface cables. correspond to the DSP board number label (“B1”...
- Page 59 PVS-175 Installation 5.6 Routing the cable to the inverter Cables should be routed in a manner which prevents water from dripping on the DC input connectors (16). 20-30 cm Min. of Especially when coming from the top, the DC cables must be routed in order to create a loop: in this way straight cable the water that flows on the cables will be drained.
- Page 60 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 5.7 Grid output connection (AC side) ARNING – To avoid risks of electrical shock, all wiring operations must be carried out with the disconnect switch downstream of the inverter (grid side) opened and applying LOTO procedure on it. Be careful not to change round one of the phases with neutral! ATTENTION –...
- Page 61 Installation • Attach the protective earth cable lug to the protection earth connection point (55) using the washers and bolt pre- installed on the M10 stud: 1 = toothed washer 2 = cable lug 3 = toothed washer 4 = M5 nut •...
- Page 62 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 5.8 Checking the correct polarity of the strings and Input connection (DC) HOT SURFACE – Do not place objects of any kind on the inverter during operation! HOT SURFACE – Do not touch the heatsink while the inverter is operating!Some parts may be very hot and cause burns.
- Page 63 Installation The input connectors are divided into 12 MPPTs • Connect all the strings required by the system, consisting of 2 pairs of quick fit connectors (17). always checking the seal of the connectors. Each DC disconnect switch (16) disconnects a group of 3 MPPTs.
- Page 64 Memory board RS485 line communication board (*) The RS-485 connector (RJ45) (ABB Service only) (37) and the signal R1 on the Remote ON/OFF terminal block (38) are used to bring the signals on the external connector RS-485&Rem.ON/OFF (Service only) (56).
- Page 65 5.9.3 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 starts the transmission of telemetry data to the Aurora Vision® CLOUD platform.
- Page 66 Internet connection is required to use all the Aurora Vision remote functionalities. NOTE – 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...
- Page 67 Installation 5.9.4 Serial communication connection (RS485 - Slave mode) ATTENTION – Please note that automatic settings of network parameters at turning on, embedded logging capability, automatic logger-free transferring of data to Aurora Vision Cloud and remote firmware update are provided over TCP/IP (Ethernet and/or Wi-fi) bus only. NOTE –...
- Page 68 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US The RS485 line can be used to set up a line of communication which, when connected to a monitoring device, enables the operation of the photovoltaic system to be kept under control. Depending on the device used monitoring can be local or remote. TO MONITORING SYSTEM 485+...
- Page 69 Installation When connecting a single inverter to the monitoring system, activate the communication line resistance terminal by setting the switch (36) (to the ON position). Set a different RS485 address on each inverter in the chain. No inverter can have “Auto” as an address. An address can be freely chosen between 2 and 63.
- Page 70 (master mode). This will allow the inverter to serve as a logger for ABB accessories. For more information on connecting the accessories to the RS485 terminal block, refer to the accessory product manual or contact ABB customer support.
- Page 71 Installation 5.9.7 Multifunction Relay connection (ALARM and AUX) The inverter is equipped with 2 multifunction relays terminal blocks (33) with configurable activation. It can be connected with normally open contact (being connected between the NO terminal and the common contact C) and with normally closed ALARM contact (being connected between the NC terminal and the common contact C).
- Page 72 - there are doubts or contradictions between your experience, the manual and/or other operators. ABB cannot be held responsible for damage to the equipment or the operator if it is the result of lack of knowledge, insufficient qualifications or lack of training.
- Page 73 • Plant Viewer: single web page for casual user. • Plant Viewer for Mobile: mobile application for plant monitoring. • ABB Ability™ for solar plants - Energy Viewer: mobile application for plant monitoring. • Kiosk view: single HTML5 page for public visualization of plant data.
- Page 74 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 7. Operation 7.1 General conditions Before checking the operation of the equipment, it is necessary to have a thorough knowledge of the Instruments chapter 6 and the functions that have been enabled in the installation process. The equipment operates automatically without the aid of an operator;...
- Page 75 Recommended as alternative method for performing single inverter commissioning. 7.2.1 Commissioning via Installer for Solar Inverters mobile APP “Installer for Solar Inverters” is the new advanced ABB mobile APP allows to simplify commissioning, parameter settings and troubleshooting of ABB string multi-inverters in large scale solar plants.
- Page 76 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US Claiming process can be executed by scanning Enter the “Product Key” and “Enter” to confirm. the QR codes of all the inverters being worked and putting the selected inverters into the working list. Please insert in the list inverters belonging to the same inverters family;...
- Page 77 Operation • Tap the “Commissioning” button. • Select country standard configuration of the input channels and confirm the setting by clicking “DONE”. • Enter the IP Settings(DHCP or Static), Network • The image shows successful SSID and password. commissioning. Tap on “Connect” button to connect the inverter to the local wireless network.
- Page 78 For any other specific settings of parameters of single inverters please refer to “Description of the Web User Interface” chapter. • After the commissioning via ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP is completed, the inverter changes the behaviour of the “Power” and “Alarm” LEDs , in relation of the input voltage value:...
- Page 79 It’s required to digit also the dash “-” characters of the Product Key in the password field. NOTE – In case of need, product key can be recovered by Aurora Vision Cloud of by calling ABB technical support. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE - IRELESS CONNECTED •...
- Page 80 Wi-Fi router without using any cable. Direct Access SSID: ABB-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX= Inverter MAC address) Aurora Vision Plant Viewer™ - The AP is still available and the user can Aurora Vision Plant Viewer for Mobile™...
- Page 81 Domain Name System (DNS) service shall be available and activated. NOTE – The Host Name associated to each ABB inverter is structured as indicated below: ABB-logger ID.LOCAL where logger ID stands for the MAC address indicated on the “Communication identification lable”...
- Page 82 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 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 83 A notification will confirm that the wizard is completed. • After the commissioning via ABB Installer for Solar Inverters APP is completed, the inverter changes the behaviour of the “Power” and “Alarm” LEDs , in relation of the input voltage value:...
- Page 84 (instructions for registering on the website and updating the firmware are given in this manual).
- Page 85 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...
- Page 86 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 7.4 Arc fault detection The Arc Fault Circuit Protection required by NFPA 70 Article 690.11 is provided by the inverter. The AFD performs a self-test when the system is started: • If the self-test results are OK, the inverter will continue to AC grid connection. •...
- Page 87 Operation - Q Fixed (Q Set): Sets the reactive power to a fixed value. When enabled, a new value will be set in the inverter. - Power factor as function of output power (Watt/Cosφ Settings: Cosφ(P)): In this mode, the inverter reduces the power factor (cos-phi) as a function of the output power at a given operating point.
- Page 88 It’s required to digit also the dash “-” characters of the Product Key in the password field. NOTE – In case of need, product key can be recovered by Aurora Vision Cloud of by calling ABB technical support. • Open an internet browser (reccomended browser: Chrome versions from v.55, Firefox versions from...
- Page 89 Operation 7.6.2 eb UI - Login page After you have connected the device to the inverter and you access to the login page, login with the username and password created during the commissioning phase. NOTE – User and password are CASE SENSITIVE. NOTE –...
- Page 90 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 7.7.1 MAIN menu In the MAIN section it’s possible to access the following sub-menus: DASHROARD STATUS SUMMARY DASHROARD In the Dashboard sub-menu you can view the main information related the status and the production information of the inverter and photovoltaic plant and alarm/warning active events. STATUS SUMMARY In the Status Summary sub-menu you can view the detailed information related the status and the production information of the system.
- Page 91 Change the activation voltage only if really necessary and to set it to the correct value: the photovoltaic generator sizing tool available on the ABB website will indicate whether Vstart needs to be changed and what value have to be set.
- Page 92 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US INVERTER PARAMETERS > Ramp Control (Only visible and editable with Admin Plus privileges) In the Ramp Control sub-menu you can config the parameter related to the active power ramp up at the start-up and after a grid fault event. NOTE –...
- Page 93 Operation - Alarm ALL - no-latch INVERTER RUN The relay is activated (status: switched) whenever an error (code Exxx) or warnings related to grid parameters out of range (Warning – codes W003, N.C. Relay State: Idle W004, W005, W006, W007) are present on the inverter. The alarm contact N.O.
- Page 94 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US Vin > Vstart N.C. - Crepuscular Relay State: Switched The relay is activated (status: switched) as soon as the inverter input N.O. voltage exceeds the activation voltage set. The relay is in its rest position when the input voltage drops below 70% of Vin <...
- Page 95 Operation 7.7.3 INVERTER LOG menu In the INVERTER LOG Section it’s possible to view the Alarm and Warning events list that it can be custom filtered by type or by entering a matching word. Clicking on any event to view its details. 7.7.4 USER menu In the USER section it’s possible to logout from Web User Interface and return to the login page, or to access the following sub-menus:...
- Page 96 Only local Direct Access communication is enabled in this mode; In particular, SSID: ABB-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX the WLAN acts like an «access point» generating a (XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX= Inverter MAC address) wireless network to which the user can connect locally, configure the inverter / photovoltaic system,...
- Page 97 Operation In case of connection to channel 2 (“Station Mode”), it will be required to enter the wireless network parameters (set on the router) and follow the subsequent procedure: - IP Selection Mode: DHCP or Static: By selecting the DHCP function (default setup) the router will automatically assign a dynamic IP address to the inverter whenever it tries to connect to the user network.
- Page 98 - “Device Acquisition”: Enables polling and logging of data from ABB supported accessories directly connected with the RS485 port like VSN800 Weather Station, digital environmental sensors, meters (MASTER operating mode). DERUG SETTINGS In the Debug Settings sub-menu it’s possible to enable or disable the Debugging access for ABB Service purposes.
- Page 99 Select device type in the “Add device” field. It’s possible to choose between “Generic SunSpec Device” and “ABB B23/24 Power Meter”, then click the [+] button to add the new device. Change the SLAVE ID / “NAME” if necessary and save...
- Page 100 By updating in local mode, the firmware have to be selected and uploaded from local folder of the devices used to access to the web server. The latest firmware version is available from the download area of the website www.abb.com/ solarinverters or from https://registration.abbsolarinverters.com Click on “FW SELECT”...
- Page 101 Operation CONNECTIVITY CHECK In the Connectivity Check sub-menu it’s possible to carry out connectivity tests of the wireless network connection, ethernet connection, connection to Aurora Vision and firmware upgrade servers. At the end of the test it will be reported the detail of the results. COUNTRY STANDARD By accessing to the Country Standard sub-menu you can modify the grid standard within 24 hours while the inverter is...
- Page 102 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US DATE AND TIME In the Date and Time sub-menu it’s possible to sets the date, time and time zone. The inverter will propose these fields when the time protocol is available). When it’s not possible for the inverter to detect the time protocol, these fields have to be manually entered.
- Page 103 Maintenance 8. Maintenance 8.1 General conditions Routine and periodic maintenance operations must only be carried out by specialized staff with knowledge of how to perform these tasks. ARNING – Some inverter parts may be subject to voltages that could be hazardous for the operator.
- Page 104 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 8.2 Inverter total de-energization and safe access The purpose of this chapter is to provide instructions for de-energize the PVS-175-TL inverters in order to allow access to active parts inside the inverter. The procedure describes the steps to perform a total isolation and thus includes operations on devices that are located outside the inverter.
- Page 105 Maintenance 8.2.4 Inverter total de-energization and safe access procedure HOT SURFACE – When the device has just been switched off, it may have hot parts as a result of overheating of the heated surfaces (e.g.: transformers, accumulators, coils, etc.) so be careful where you touch.
- Page 106 Function Remote OFF 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 Not used RS485 for ABB 3, 5 Service operation • Connect the modified RJ45 cable to the external RJ45 connector (56) to perform a soft shut-down of the inverter. The connection of the cable will causes the interruption of the operation of the inverter, i.e.
- Page 107 Maintenance 4. Check the absence of dangerous voltages on inverter enclosure respect ground • Check the absence of dangerous voltage on the inverter chassis. The measurement point are between inverter chassis not-painted part (both power module (01) and wiring box (02) - samples point circled in red) and the EGC connection point (10) outside the inverter.
- Page 108 PVS-175-TL-US Power module Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US Wiring box PV Arrays Internal Internal DC switch AC switch (if present) 6. Operations on External DC switches (if present) External AC External DC switch switch (if present) NOTE – In case of absence of External DC disconnect device skip this step. The diagram below represents a possible arrangement of the PV plant.
- Page 109 PV Arrays Internal Internal DC switch AC switch Maintenance (if present) External AC External DC switch switch (if present) • Open the main AC disconnect switch (09) (shown in blue in the picture below). PVS-175-TL-US Unit under service Power module Wiring box OPEN+LOTO PV Arrays...
- Page 110 switch (if present) PVS-175-TL-US Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US Power module Wiring box PV Arrays Internal Internal • Affix designated lock preventing operation onto all DC disconnect switches (16), affixing designated DC switch AC switch (if present) tags (LOTO procedure). External AC External DC switch switch (if present)
- Page 111 Maintenance 10. Discharge of the capacitor Wait the internal capacitors to be discharged. ARNING – The discharge time of the stored energy is indicated on the regulatory label. 11. Voltage absence test on DC side (wiring box) ATTENTION – Before to approach the below operations all the steps from1 to 9 included must be successfully completed.
- Page 112 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US • For each one of the input channels, the measurement must be performed between: positive to ground, negative to ground, positive to negative. Check sequence: Check sequence: Check sequence: Positive to ground (PE) Negative to ground (PE) Positive to negative First point Second point...
- Page 113 Maintenance R (L1) Check First Second sequence point point S (L2) Check #1 R (L1) Check #2 S (L2) Check #3 T (L3) Check #4 R (L1) S (L2) T (L3) Check #5 S (L2) T (L3) Check #6 T (L3) R (L1) 13.
- Page 114 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 14. Voltage absence test on bulk capacitors (Power Module) ATTENTION – Before to approach the below operations all the steps from 1 to 12 included must be successfully completed. • Access to the power module box (01) by opening the power module front cover (50). •...
- Page 115 Maintenance MID RULK 16. Check list to be filled prior the access to the inverter • Purpose of the checklist is to verify that all the operations mentioned in the procedure have been carried out. The checklist below must be attached to the intervention report. Check STATUS (√...
- Page 116 To preserve long term proper operation of the inverter, you are advised to perform the routine maintenance operations listed in this chapter. ATTENTION – Maintenance operations shall be performed only by qualified personnel or ABB personnel (under a servicing contract). The maintenance schedule may vary depending on the environmental conditions of the installation.
- Page 117 Maintenance 8.4 Replacing of fan sections ARNING – The following operation must be carried out wearing the appropriate insulating composite gloves class 0 EN60903 (1000Vac-1500Vdc) resistant to electric arc class 2 (7kA) EN61482-1-2 in combination with protective overglove in leather EN420 – EN388. ATTENTION –...
- Page 118 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 8.4.2 Replacing of the top fan section Procedure for replacing the side fan sections: • Open the DC disconnect switches (16). • Open any AC disconnect switch downstream of the inverter or the AC disconnect switch (09) (only on -SX2 model).
- Page 119 Maintenance 8.4.3 Replacing the internal fan section ARNING – Some inverter parts may be subject to voltages that could be hazardous for the operator. Before performing any work on the inverter, refer to “Inverter total de-energization and safe access” chapter on this manual to know all the necessary step to safely operate on the inverter.
- Page 120 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 8.5 Replacing the DC surge arrester cartridge ARNING – Some inverter parts may be subject to voltages that could be hazardous for the operator. Before performing any work on the inverter, refer to “Inverter total de-energization and safe access”...
- Page 121 Maintenance 8.6 Replacing the AC surge arrester cartridge ARNING – Some inverter parts may be subject to voltages that could be hazardous for the operator. Before performing any work on the inverter, refer to “Inverter total de-energization and safe access” chapter on this manual to know all the necessary step to safely operate on the inverter.
- Page 122 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 8.7 Replacement of the MEMORY board ARNING – Some inverter parts may be subject to voltages that could be hazardous for the operator. Before performing any work on the inverter, refer to “Inverter total de-energization and safe access” chapter on this manual to know all the necessary step to safely operate on the inverter.
- Page 123 Maintenance 8.8 Replacement of the COMM RS485 board ARNING – Some inverter parts may be subject to voltages that could be hazardous for the operator. Before performing any work on the inverter, refer to “Inverter total de-energization and safe access” chapter on this manual to know all the necessary step to safely operate on the inverter.
- Page 124 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 8.9 Replacement of the buffer battery ARNING – Some inverter parts may be subject to voltages that could be hazardous for the operator. Before performing any work on the inverter, refer to “Inverter total de-energization and safe access” chapter on this manual to know all the necessary step to safely operate on the inverter.
- Page 125 Maintenance 8.10 Procedure for dismantling the equipment ARNING – The dismantling operations must be carried out with the equipment disconnected from any voltage sources. Refer to “Inverter total de-energization and safe access” chapter on this manual to know all the necessary step to safely operate on the inverter. ATTENTION –...
- Page 126 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US • Slide the gasket protective covers between power module (01) and wiring box (02) enclosures. • Remove the power module (01) following the indications for the mounting procedure in the “Mounting with a support bracket - Assembly the Inverter to the bracket” chapter in the reverse order and the indication for lifting methods in “Type of lifting”...
- Page 127 Maintenance 8.11 Troubleshooting ATTENTION – Operations on the inverter to identify and address any faults may only be performed by the installer or by qualified personnel. 8.11.1 eb User Interface and wireless communication troubleshooting The following table gives a list of main and most common errors or problems relating to the wireless communication between inverter and user devices.
- Page 128 An incorrect dynamic IP address Name” that could be obtained writing this url is being used to access the Web http://ABB-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.local replacing the User Interface or the IP address “X” with the hex digits of the MAC address of the could have been modified by the inverter (it can be found on the “Communication...
- Page 129 Maintenance 8.11.2 Alarm Messages of the Inverter In order to understand and resolve warning (Wxxx) or error (Exxx) signals that appear in the Event or Dashboard section of the Web User Interface follow the table given in the following paragraph. The equipment can notify errors/warnings in the Event or Dashboard section of the Web User Interface only if the input voltage is greater than the Vdcmin voltage (POWER Led flashing or lit;...
- Page 130 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US - Error code - Error message Name of Alarm and Cause Solution - LED status • Check the grid voltage on the inverter. - Should it be absent, check for absence of grid voltage on the supply point. - If, on the other hand, the voltage tends to rise (when the inverter is connected) there is high line or grid Parameters of grid voltage outside range:...
- Page 131 Maintenance - Error code - Error message Name of Alarm and Cause Solution - LED status • Check that the date/time are set correctly and, if they are not, set them. Subsequently arrange to completely switch off the - W012 Battery Low: inverter (on both AC and DC) and wait a few minutes.
- Page 132 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US - Error code - Error message Name of Alarm and Cause Solution - LED status • Once the error occurs, the inverter tries to return to normal operation. Connection to the grid unsuccessful If the problem persists after a number of attempts to - W046 The alarm is logged when a Missing grid or Input UV connect the inverter, switch the inverter off and then...
- Page 133 Maintenance - Error code - Error message Name of Alarm and Cause Solution - LED status • Error inside the inverter and cannot be checked Communication error inside the inverter: - E005 externally. The alarm occurs when there are communication - Internal error - If the problem persists (once the inverter has been problems between the control devices inside the...
- Page 134 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US - Error code - Error message Name of Alarm and Cause Solution - LED status • Measure the isolation resistance using a megohmmeter positioned in the photovoltaic array (positive terminal High leakage current measured on the DC side short-circuited at the negative pole) compared to (photovoltaic generator): ground.
- Page 135 Maintenance - Error code - Error message Name of Alarm and Cause Solution - LED status Low value of isolation resistance: Before connecting to the grid the inverter measures the isolation resistance of the PV generator compared to • Measure the isolation resistance using a ground.
- Page 136 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US - Error code - Error message Name of Alarm and Cause Solution - LED status • Switch the inverter back on remotely. If the unit does not switch on, disable the remote on/off function and Inverter awaiting “remote ON” command: - E035 switch the equipment off completely and then switch The inverter has been switched off remotely (remote...
- Page 137 Maintenance - Error code - Error message Name of Alarm and Cause Solution - LED status • Error inside the inverter and cannot be checked - E055 externally. - AFDD wrong Arc Fault board parameter reading error: - If the problem persists (once the inverter has been conf.
- Page 138 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 8.12 “Registration website” and “Admin Plus token” In order to obtain the security token needed to obtain the “Admin Plus” privileges in the web user interface, it is necessary to go through the following stages: Stage 1 - Collection of information relating to the inverter. Collect the following information relating to each inverter for which you wish to have the security token: •...
- Page 139 Maintenance • Access the section dedicated to requesting the security token • Choose the inverter model from the drop-down list and insert Serial Number and Week of Production of the inverter which were obtained previously (Stage 1) • Click on icon to request the security token.
- Page 140 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 8.13 Verification of ground leakage In the presence of anomalies or report of ground fault (where provided), there may be a ground leakage from the PV generator (DC side). To check this, measure the voltage between the positive pole and ground and between the negative pole (of the PV generator) and ground using a voltmeter whose input accepts a voltage sufficient for the dimensions of the photovoltaic generator.
- Page 141 Maintenance 8.13.2 Rehaviour of a system with leakage If the voltage measured between one of the two poles and ground does not tend to 0V and stabilizes on a value, there is a ground leakage from the PV generator. Example: When the measurement is made between positive pole and ground, a voltage of 200V is measured.
- Page 142 Product manual - PVS-166/175-TL-US 8.14 Measuring the isolation resistance of the PV generator ARNING – The operator must always use the personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the laws of the country of destination and whatever is provided by their employer. To measure the isolation resistance of the PV generator compared to ground , the two poles of the PV generator must be short-circuited (using a suitable sized switch).
- Page 143 8.15.2 Dismantling, decommissioning and disposal ABB is not responsible for any loss of the equipment, or part of it, which does not take place on the basis of the regulations and laws in force in the country of installation.
- Page 144 (if present) must allow responses to the inverter over existing TCP connections. Direction Service/Port Protocol Description For local debugging by ABB service personnel, ssh/22 the inverter utilizes encrypted SSH. To allow service personnel local access to the inverter. The inverter must be able to resolve domain names, to...
- Page 145 Attachments 9.1.2 Network Hosts The inverter will connect to the following hosts. Some servers owned by ABB, and others are customer or ISP servers. Servers listed as owned by “Customer IT/ISP” must be configured in the inverter using either DHCP or as static network information.
- Page 148 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.