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PV225S-480-P
Operation and Maintenance Manual
PV225S 225 kW
Grid-Tied
Photovoltaic
Inverter
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PV225S 225 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual
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About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power. Tr
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About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this Operation and Maintenance Manual is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the PV225S 225 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter. Installation instructions are available in the PV225S 225 kW Grid-tied Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual. Scope This Manual provides safety guidelines and information about operating and troubleshooting the unit. Audience This Manual is intended for anyo
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About This Manual Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning. This Manual contains information for the PV225S-480-P 225 kW Grid-Tied Photovo
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About This Manual Abbreviations and Acronyms CCU2 Converter Control Unit 2 CFM Cubic Feet per Minute CW Clockwise DSP Digital Signal Processor FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array GUI Graphical User Interface IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IGBT Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor IPM Intelligent Power Module kcmil 1000 circular mils LAN Local Area Network POTS Plain Old Telephone Service PSL Phase-Shift Loop PV Photovoltaic UFCU Universal Frontpanel Control Unit Related Infor
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Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD This manual contains important safety instructions for the PV225S that must be followed during installation and maintenance procedures. WARNING: Shock Hazard Read and keep this Operation and Maintenance Manual for future reference. Before installing the PV225S, read all instructions, cautionary markings, and all other appropriate sections of this manual. Failure to adhere to these warnings could result in severe shock or p
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Safety General Safety Precautions 1. When installing the PV225S use only components recommended or sold by Xantrex. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, and will void the warranty. 2. Do not attempt to operate the PV225S if it has been dropped, or received more than cosmetic damage during transport or shipping. If the PV225S is damaged, or suspected to be damaged, see the Warranty section of this manual. 3. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
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Safety terminal or compression lug. The terminals can accommodate up to two conductors per phase. See the PV225S 225 kW Grid-tied Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual for the location of these terminals. 5. The AC power conductor wiring interfacing with the AC terminals in the Main Inverter Enclosure are located at TB5, TB6, and TB7. These terminals are to be tightened to a torque value of 375 in-lb (42.4 Nm). The terminals will accept a conductor size of 350 kcmil and can
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Safety Operational Safety Procedures Never work alone when servicing this equipment. A team of two is required until the equipment is properly de-energized, locked-out and tagged, and verified de- energized with a meter. Thoroughly inspect the equipment prior to energizing. Verify that no tools or equipment have inadvertently been left behind. Lockout and Tag Safety requirements mandate that this equipment not be serviced while energized. Power sources for the PV225S must be locked-out and ta
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Safety De-Energize/Isolation Procedure The following procedure should be followed to de-energize the PV225S for maintenance. WARNING The terminals of the DC input may be energized if the PV arrays are energized. In addition, allow 5 minutes for all capacitors within the main enclosure to discharge after disconnecting the PV225S from AC and DC sources. To isolate the PV225S: 1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. 2. Open the DC Disconnect Switch. 3. Open the AC Disconnect Switch. 4. Op
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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii 1 Introduction Operation Features- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Peak Power Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents 2 Operation Description of System Operation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Operating States - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents 3 Commissioning Commissioning Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Starting the Commissioning Test File - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Serial Number - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Verify AC Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents A Specifications System Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Over Voltage, Under Voltage and Frequency Ranges - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure 1-1 Maximum Peak Power Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Figure 1-2 PV225S Major Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 Figure 1-3 DC Interface Enclosure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8 Figure 1-4 AC Interface Enclosure and Transformer Enclosure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9 Figure 1-5 P
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Figures Figure 2-24 Connection Configuration Screen - General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–35 Figure 2-25 Connection Configuration Screen - Telephone Fault Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–36 Figure 2-26 Connection Configuration Screen - General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–36 Figure 2-27 GUI Interface Screen if Connected Directly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–37 Figure 4-1 LCD showing Fault
