Pvi 3000 inverter manual

They will determine if the equipment should be returned for repair. They will also provide instructions on how to get the equipment repaired. It is the customer's responsibility to file a claim with the carrier. Failure to file a claim with the carrier may void all warranty service rights for any damage.

Save the Aurora inverter's original shipping package in the event that you should ever need to return the inverter for repair. Aurora Inverter Bag containing: Nr. Installation location should be selected based on the following considerations: Height from ground level should be such as to ensure that the display and status LEDs are easy to read. Select a well-ventilated location sheltered from direct sun radiation. Choose a location that allows unobstructed airflow around the inverter.

Allow sufficient room around the inverter to enable easy installation and removal from the mounting surface. A door is provided on the front of the inverter to allow for hardware maintenance; and the USB port for software connection is on right side wall of the inverter protected by a cover.

Ensure free access to the right side; otherwise you will have to remove the inverter from its mounting surface. The following figure shows the recommended minimum clearances around the inverter:. Always follow the relative mounting instructions provided in this section. Included in the shipping package is a mounting kit with 4 screws and 4 wall plugs provided for mounting the metal bracket to a concrete wall.

The screws should be mounted in the 4 holes present in the bracket shown B in Fig. If needed to ensure stability of the inverter, you can use 2 additional screws in the 2 holes shown in Fig.

WARNING: The bracket needs to be mounted vertically to the wall and the side with the hook should be mounted with the hook pointing upward. If the installation is done on a concrete wall, the wall plugs provided should be used, and the mounting holes in the wall should have a 10mm diameter and 75mm depth. When the wall is made of a different material other than concrete , the installation should be done using adequate mounting material.

Power-One recommends always using stainless steel screws. After the bracket is secured to the wall, install the inverter. The inverter should be hung onto the bracket using the hooks that need to be well inserted into their counterparts.

The inverter needs to be lifted up and then slid down over the hooks making sure that the connecting points in the bracket and in the back of the inverter engage properly. After the inverter is hung onto the wall mounting, it needs to be secured using a M6x10 screw and the relative washer that will pass through the opening on the lower side of the inverter shown as part B in Fig.

It is recommended that you DO NOT expose the Aurora inverter to direct sun radiation or any other heat source, including heat generated by other Aurora inverters see Fig. When the ambient temperature rises above 50C the inverter may self-derate the output power. Always make sure that the airflow is not blocked in any installations. WARNING: The connection of the Aurora inverter to the electrical distribution grid must be performed by qualified and trained personnel and only after receiving authorization from the utility that operates the grid.

WARNING: For a step-by-step description of the correct procedure, please read - and closely follow - the instructions provided in this section and its subsections and all safety warnings.

Take care to provide means for securing all the above mentioned wiring away from both AC side and DC side field wiring. Moreover, AC side field wiring should be secured away from DC side field wiring. Please observe these considerations in designing the eolic system: Maximum DC voltage input to each input: Vdc under any condition.

On the AC output side an automatic magnetothermic switch should be inserted between the Aurora inverter and the distribution grid see Fig. Rete AC Disconnect switch 3-phase Max. WARNING: A requirement, when selecting the electrical cables, is to carefully evaluate the nominal operating voltage, the insulation rating, the max operating temperature, the current rating, and the flammability rating in accordance with the local safety standards.

When selecting the wire for the installation, the correct size needs to be selected in order to avoid efficiency loses. Refer to Table CN section 3. The following items are located on the bottom of the inverter see Fig. Remove the caps to gain access to the connectors for data serial transfer via the RS port. One hole is for the input serial cable and the other for an output cable, if fitted output cable is required when several inverters are connected in a daisy-chain configuration, see Section 6.

Each step of the procedure is explained in the following paragraphs. The wind turbine need to be blocked with a mechanical brake prior to be connected to the AURORA inverter to make sure that there is no voltage on the cable that can result in a safety hazard. To remove the front cover, loosen the 4 screws shown in fig 11, using the flathead screwdriver provided in the box with the inverter.

When the connection operations are completed, reinstall the front cover and tighten the 4 screws into the cover with at least 1. Refer to. Step 3: Connect the AC cable by following the instructions in section 3. Step 4: Reconnect the AC switches and wait until the wind comes up.

If the parameters are within the operating range defined in the specification, close and secure the inverter cover and follow the instructions in section 4, START-UP. Step 2: Lay down the cable between the Aurora inverter and the AC disconnect switch. Step 3: Pass the AC cable inside Aurora through one of the cable glands present in the lower side of the Inverter see Fig. Based on the local GRID standards, it is possible to select different connection types.

Models PVI Use the following procedure: 1 Verify the presence of the two wires connecting the two DC input channels in parallel the inverter is shipped from the factory with the two wires already connected. Step 1: Remove the cover of the Aurora inverter Ref. Step 2: Lay down the cables between the Aurora inverter and the outside passing trough the provided holes and cable glands.

Step 2: Connect the communication and the alarm cables to the communication and alarm terminal block on the right side of the inverter. Follow the marking on the terminal block for appropriate connection. See fig. Alarm and wind speed cable Output cables Fig. Inside the Aurora inverter there is a CR lithium battery. When this battery is at end-of-life, a message will be shown in the display informing that the battery needs to be replaced. The battery is visible after removing the Aurora inverter's front panel.

Refer to fig. To insert the new battery into the battery holder the battery needs to be slid at a 30 angle as shown in Fig 16, and when pushed in on insertion it should seat into the correct position within the holder. After battery replacement is completed, reinstall and secure the front panel of the inverter and perform the START-UP procedure in section 4.

There is no specific order for closing the two disconnects. Do not open the inverter 3 Once both disconnects are closed, the inverter starts the grid connection sequence, unless the grid voltage and frequency parameters are found to be outside the operating range as per the UL standard.

The check routine may take from 30 seconds up to several minutes, depending on grid condition. This means that wind speed is sufficient to feed the grid. During this process, the green LED will keep flashing. Normally, the Aurora inverter operates automatically and needs no particular supervision.

When solar radiation is not enough to generate power for the grid for instance, at night , the Aurora disconnects automatically and goes into standby mode. The operating cycle is resumed automatically the moment when solar radiation becomes strong enough. This is indicated by the LEDs. Data can be collected by a PC or a data logger equipped with an RS port. An optional Aurora Easy Control data logger is also available. Data transmission via USB cable. This type of connection is typically used when monitoring a single inverter and for maintenance purposes.

To connect the USB cable, remove the waterproof plug at the bottom end of the inverter right wall see Fig. The Aurora inverter provides two types of data that can be collected using the Aurora Communicator interface software. Please check for the latest updated version at www. The first two types of data are displayed on the LCD and through the RS interface, while all other data can be displayed only through the RS interface.

This LED flashes upon start-up, during the grid check routine. If a correct grid voltage is detected and wind energy is strong enough to start up the unit, the LED stays on steady. If not, the LED keeps flashing until wind speed becomes strong enough to start up the inverter. In this condition, the display will read Waiting for wind. A fault description will appear on the display. When this kind of fault is detected, the Aurora inverter immediately disconnects from the grid and the corresponding fault indication appears on the display.

The inverter remains in this condition until the operator presses the ESC key to re-start the grid connection sequence. If the inverter does not reconnect to the grid, contact service to have the system checked. Remarks Input voltage less than 50 Vdc at both inputs It is in a transition status while operating conditions are being checked. Standard machine operation search of max. Ground leakage found. The fault can be inside or outside the inverter.

See the alarm appearing on the LCD. During installation, it refers to set-up of the address for RS communication. Indicates a missing grid condition. NOTE: Inverter status is indicated by the corresponding LED turning to a steady on condition or flashing, and by a display message that provides a description of the existing operation or fault condition see the following sections.

G Y R G Y 1 Nighttime mode Aurora disconnected during nighttime; this occurs when input power is too low to feed the inverter. As mentioned above, during this stage Aurora automatically tracks and analyzes the maximum power point of the eolic generator curve. This may be due to an insulation fault in the connection between the eolic generator input and the ground. Do not attempt to correct this fault yourself. The instructions below have to be followed very carefully.

In case you are not experienced or skilled enough to work safely on the system, contact a specialized technician. What to do after an insulation defect has been found: When the red LED turns on, try to reset the fault indication by pressing the multi-function ESC key at the side of the display.

If the Aurora reconnects to the grid, the fault was due to a transient event such as condensation and moisture getting into the generator. If this trouble occurs frequently, have the system inspected by a specialized technician. If Aurora does not reconnect to the grid, open both the AC and DC disconnect switches to place the Aurora into a safe condition and contact an authorized service center to have the system repaired.

For further information about address entry, refer to section 5. The system status is identified through message or error signals appearing on the LCD. The table that follows summarizes the two types of signals that can be displayed. MESSAGES identify the current Aurora inverter status; so they do not relate to faults and nothing has to be done; messages disappears as soon as the system is back to normal operating conditions.

See the W strings in the following table. Alarm signals will disappear as soon as the causes are removed, except for ground insulation faults in the eolic generator, which have to be corrected by qualified personnel. Usually, when an error signal appears, an action is needed. This action will be managed as much as possible by Aurora or, in case this is not possible, Aurora will supply all the necessary help information to the person who will have to perform the maintenance operations to fix the fault on the equipment or system.

See the E strings in the following table. Error Bulk OV Int. Error Out OC Int. Error wind Low Int. Error Grid Fail Int. Error Int. Fault Inv. Fail Int. Error Ground F. Error Fan Fail Int. During regular operation, the display will cycle through available data. The display changes to a different screen every 5 seconds, or screens may be scrolled manually by pressing the UP 2nd key from display and DOWN keys 3rd key from display.

Next connections: 2 secs. Vgrid In range Fgrid In range Please refer to the table in section 5. Once the error has been removed, the inverter resets all functions in progress and restarts the connection Sect.

Either way, pressing the ESC key right next to the display calls back the previous menu. Auto-scroll is indicated by 2 arrows in the top left corner of the display see Fig. A padlock will appear see Fig. The 12 screens outlined below are shown alternately as listed in this section. P-out: Measured instant output power The second line of the display shows the higher of two temperatures: T-inv: inverter heat sink temperature or T-boost: Heat sink temperature 6A Ppk W Ppk Day..

Ppk: Maximum peak power achieved since partial counter was activated Ppk Day: Maximum peak power achieved during the day. Counter will reset when unit is powered off. Riso: Measured insulation resistance. Unlike the parameters discussed above, this is not an instant value but a one-of-a-kind measurement taken upon inverter start-up. If all items described above tested OK, the inverter shows a corresponding message in the display top line along with date and time.

Clock malfunctioning or other nonfunction-related faults meaning such faults that do not affect the inverter's ability to generate energy are shown in the bottom line of the display in place of date and time. Contact service. These screens let you monitor inverter operation.

An arrow on the left side of the display highlights your current selection as shown in the following figure:. Time: Lifetime operation time E-tot: Lifetime energy output Val. After 3 seconds, a warning sound is repeated 3 times. E-tod: Total energy output during the day Ppeak: Peak power achieved during the day Val: Money earned during the day CO2: CO2 saving compared to fossil fuels during the day 5.

E-7d: Total energy output during the last 7 days Val. E-mon: Total energy output during the month Val. Ed: Total energy output during the last 30 days Val. Ed: Total energy output during the last days Val. This feature measures energy saving during a period selected by the user. Use the display keys to set the start and end date of the period as follows: Use ENTER to move from one field to the next from left to right Use ESC to go back to the previous field from right to left Press ESC repeatedly to go back to the previous menus as described in section 5.

Default password is It can be changed using the keys on display: Use ENTER to move from one figure to the next from left to right Use ESC to go back to the previous figure from right to left Press ESC repeatedly to go back to the previous menus as described in section 5. The display has 2 lines; use the keys at the side of the display to scroll through items or open the corresponding submenus as described in section 5.

An arrow on left side of the display highlights your current selection. You can assign numbers from 2 to If you do not want to manually set the address of each inverter, select the AUTO function and they will be distributed automatically. AUTO 2 It turns on every time a key is pressed and stays on for 30 seconds then gradually turns off. To set your personal code, use the display keys as follows: Use ENTER to move from one digit to the next from left to right Use ESC to go back to the previous digit from right to left Press ESC repeatedly to go back to the previous menus as described in section 5.

Name: set desired currency, using keys as usual. Default currency is US Dollar. Default setting is 0. Time Date 17 May English Italiano. Voltage range can be 50V to V.

Default setting for Aurora is V. This parameter can be changed by means of the display keys. VStart V. The display has 2 lines; use the keys at the side of the display to scroll through items or open the corresponding submenus.

An arrow on left side of the display highlihghts your current selection. As soon as test is selected, the display shows Test in progress.. During the test the display gives test progress indication. This relay contact can be used for instance to activate a siren or a visual alarm in case the inverter is disconnected from the grid no energy output or for any alarm event generated by the system.

This function can activate two alarm modes. This function is used to set inverter connection time after input voltage drops below Under Voltage limit, set at0. For example: if UV Prot. Power-One sets this time at 60 seconds. The user can change this setting and set it from 1 second to seconds.

This function is used to automatically detect input power max. This function is used to set time interval for system max. Default setting is 15 minutes.

Scan Interval 15 min. Wk Yr serial number, week, year Fw rel firmware release level. The cables are routed through the hole located on the bottom of the Inverter which is blanked with waterproof plugs see Fig. Supplied cable gland must be installed in the hole selected for use. After passing through cable gland, cables are connected inside of the unit to RS terminal blocks that can be reached by removing the front cover. Refer to paragraph 3. Wiring is again routed through the holes located at the bottom of the Inverter which are blanked with waterproof plugs see Fig.

Input wiring passes through one hole and is to be assembled to one of the RJ12 connectors; it does not matter whether it is no. Output wiring goes out from the other RJ12 connector through the other hole and extends to the next unit.

Required or Remote OFF control see section 5. Required for RS communication. The RS terminal block or RJ12 connectors can be used to connect a single Aurora inverter or multiple Aurora inverters connected in a daisy chain. The maximum number of inverters that can be connected in a daisy chain is The recommended maximum length of this chain is meters. In a case where multiple inverters are connected in a daisy chain, it is necessary to assign an address to each unit.

Refer to paragraph 5. See Fig.. Power-One, Inc 0. Get Free Solar Quotes Online Sign up to get free online quotes that include your preferred solar equipment! Get Solar Quotes Online. String inverter. Nominal Voltage. Maximum Output Power. Individual models of inverters are designed specifically for certain types of solar installations: residential vs.

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