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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
protect pV 2000
and 2800
on-Grid solar inVerter
en
DOC n° 07/08/1002-2 Rev 04
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2 CONTENTS Before you start 2 Safety instructions 4 Limited Warranty 5 1. Overview 9 2. Features 10 3. Installation instructions 11 Opening the package 11 Before installation 11 Mounting Protect PV to the wall 12 Connecting to the grid (AC utility) 14 Connect to PV Panel (DC input) 16 Checking 16 4. System diagram 17 5. Operating your PV-Inverter 18 Modes of operation 18 Front panel 18 Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) 20 Accuracy of the reading 20 6. Inverter status 21 Disp
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3 BEFORE yOu ST aRT Congratulations on purchasing your Protect PV 4600 Grid PV-Inverter from AEG Power Solutions GmbH referred to in this manual as “PV-Inverter”, or simply the “device”). This PV-Inverter is a highly reliable product due to its innovative design and perfect quality control. The device is dedicated to high-demand, grid-linked PV systems. This manual contains important information regarding installation and safe operation of this unit. Be sure to read this manual carefully befo
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4 SaFETy iNSTRuCTiONS risk of electric shock ® 1. Do not remove the casing. Protect PV contains no user serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside the PV-Inverter. Please disconnect these circuits before servicing. 2. When a photovoltaic panel is exposed to light, it generates a DC voltage. When connected to this equipment, a photovoltaic panel will charge the DC link capacitors. 3. Energy stored in this equipment
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5 limiTEd waRRaNTy The limited warranty provided by AEG Power Solution (“AEG PS”) in this Statement of Warranty applies only to Equipment purchased for residential, commercial or industrial use in the ordinary course of the business. terms of warranty AEG PS warrants that it is sufficiently experienced, properly qualified, registered, licensed, equipped, organized and financed to perform the Work in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. AEG PS warrants that the Equipment shall be free
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6 accidents brought about by the Purchaser‘s actions, such as negligence, connection error, failure to follow instructions for maintenance, abnor- mal use due in particular to electrical or mechanical overload. Any parts furnished under this warranty may be new or factory-remanu- factured. Repair or replacement of a defective Equipment or part thereof does not extend the original warranty period. The AEG PS reserves the rights to modify if necessary the mechanism of the equipment in order to f
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7 exclusions AEG PS shall not be liable under the Warranty if its testing and exa- mination discloses that the alleged defect in the Equipment does not exist or was caused by your or any third person’s misuse, negligence, improper installation or testing, unauthorized attempts to repair or modify, or any other cause beyond the range of the intended use, or by accident, fire, lightning or other hazard. There are no warranties, expressed or implied, by operation of law or otherwise, of Equipme
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8 w arranty extension The original factory warranty can be extended by purchasing additional Extended Warranty Program which extends factory warranty by five (5) years from the date the original factory warranty is ending and guaranty repair and/or replacement of defective parts. Travelling time, expenses and board and accommodation costs will be charged to the Purchaser. The Extended Warranty must be purchased within the first 12 months of the inverter purchase. The Extended Warranty Program
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9 1. OvERviEw Protect Pv 2000 & 2800 DISPLAy InFORMATIOn SWITCH LCD DISPLAy: SHOWInG THE InVERTER STATUS OPERATIOn LED, GREEn, nORMAL OPERATIOn LED, RED, FAULT STATUS UTILITy (AC) COnnECTIOn RS232 COVER SOLAR PAnEL RS485 SLOT InPUT
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10 2. FEaTuRES • Very high conversion efficiency (>96%) • MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) • Higher power capacity than similar products of the same size. • Embedded LCD display showing complete status information • Natural convection cooling. Quiet, fan-less design • Stylish, modern casing • Compact, small profile • High reliability • Easy installation • Maintenance free • Standard RS-232, optional RS-485 and others • Embedded ENS meets VDE 0126 (1999.04), VDE 0126-1-1 • No external GFCI bre
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11 3. iNSTalla TiON iNSTRuCTiONS openinG the packaGe After opening the package, please check the contents of the box. It should contain the following: 1. One Protect PV inverter 2. Instruction manual 3. One mounting frame 4. 4 mounting screws 5. 2 safety-lock screws 6. One AC socket assembly for Protect PV 2000 and 2800 Before installation Before starting installation please consider the following items: This unit is designed for indoor usage. Do not expose the unit to wet, or moist condi
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12 mountinG protect pV to the wall 1. Select a wall or solid vertical surface that can support the PV-Inverter. 2. Protect PV requires adequate cooling space. Allow at least 20cm space above and below the inverter. 20 cm space 20 cm space 3. Using the mounting frame as a template, drill 4 holes as illustrated in the following figures. 4. Fix the mounting frame as the figure shows. Do not drive-in the screws flush to the wall. Instead, leave 2 to 4mm exposed. 5. Hang the inve
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13 6. Check the installation conditions a) Do not install the PV- Inverter on a slanted surface b) Check the upper straps of PV-Inverter and ensure it fits on to the bracket c) Insert safety-lock scr ews to the bottom leg to secure the inverter. Check the secure mounting of the PV-Inverter by trying to raise it from the bottom. The PV-Inverter should remain firmly attached. Select the installation location so that the status display can be easily viewed. Choose a strong mounting wa
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14 connectinG to the Grid (ac utility) 1. Measure grid (utility) voltage and frequency. It should be 230VAC or 220VAC), 50/60Hz, and single phase. 2. Switch off by breaker or fuse between PV-Inverter and utility. 3. For Pr otect PV 2000 and 800, connect AC wires as follows: • Disassemble female socket. • Connect AC wir es to connection socket as indicated.
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15 • Connect Phase to pin 1, Neutral to Pin 2 and PE to Pin • Assemble the socket again and attach. • Twist the coupling ring to the PV-Inverters receptacle. Make sure it is correctly matched. To prevent risk of electric shock, ensure that PE is properly grounded before operating the PV-Inverter. 4. Suggested wire-cross section or AC wire 2 model diameter Ø area (mm ) awG no. (mm) Protect PV 2000 1,29 1,5 16 Protect PV 2800 1,63 2,0 14
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16 connect to pV p anel (dc input) 1. Make sure the maximum open circuit voltage (Voc) of each PV string is less than 450VDC UnDER Any COnDITIOn. We recommend Voc less than 360VDC with ambient temperature of 25C. 2. Use MC 3 (Multi-contact) connectors for PV array terminals. 3. Connect the positive and negative terminals from the PV panel to positive (+) terminals and negative (-) terminals on the PV-Inverter. Each DC terminal on Protect PV endorses 20ADC Before connecting PV pane
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17 4. SySTEm diagRam The typical connection diagram for the entire PV system is shown in the following fi gure. 1. Pv-Panel: Provide DC power to Protect PV inverter 2. Protect Pv PV-inverter Converts DC (Direct Current) power from PV panel(s) to AC (Alternating Current) power. Because Protect PV is grid-connected it controls the current amplitude according to the PV Panel power supply. Protect PV always tries to convert the maximum power from your PV panel(s). 3. Connection system: This “
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18 5. OPERaTiNg yOuR Pv -iNvERTER modes of operation There are 3 different modes of operation. 1. Normal mode: In this mode, Protect PV works normally. Whenever the supplied power from PV panel is sufficient (voltage>150VDC), Protect PV converts power to the grid as generated by the PV panel. If the power is insufficient, (voltage<120VDC) Protect PV enters a “waiting” state. Whilst “waiting” Protect PV uses just enough power from the PV panel monitor internal system status. In normal mode
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19 • Normal operation: When PV string DC voltage is greater than 150V, Protect PV operates in the normal state. In this state, it feeds power to the grid. Protect PV automatically stops when the PV power is not enough. a. Press the “Function” key repeatedly until “Contrast” shows in the display. b. Hold the “Function” key down for more than 2 seconds, until display shows “Set contrast” and a bar graph on the right. c. Press the “Function” key repeatedly until the display’s contrast is ac
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20 maximum power point trackinG (mppt) A good PV inverter must be able to convert the maximum power from any PV panel. Due to its advanced design, Protect PV PV-Inverter can track the maximum power from your PV panel in any condition. When the displayed power on the LCD output does not change dramatically, Protect PV inverter is converting the maximum power from panels. When the LCD power reading is signifi cantly changes, Protect PV is tracking the power according to the varied sunlight.
