ABB Fimer PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD User manual

Product Manual
PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD
(10.0 to 12.5 kW)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation
and maintenance of the equipment.
Operators are required to read this manual and scrupulously follow the indications reported
in it, since FIMER cannot be held responsible for damages caused to people and/or things,
or the equipment, if the warranty conditions are not observed.

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Product Manual
PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD string inverters
1 - Introduction and general information
2 - Characteristics
3 - Safety and accident prevention
4 - Lifting and transport
5 - Installation
6 - Instruments
7 - Operation
8 - Maintenance
FIMER-PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD-Product manual EN-Rev C(M000023CG)
EFFECTIVE 30/07/2020
© Copyright 2020 FIMER. All Rights Reserved.

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Warranty and Supply Conditions
The warranty conditions are considered to be valid if the customer adhe-
res to the indications in this manual; any conditions deviating from those
described herein must be expressly agreed in the purchase order.
The equipment complies with the pertinent legislation currently in force in the country of in-
stallation and it has issued the corresponding declaration of conformity.
Not included in the supply
FIMER accepts no liability for failure to comply with the instructions for correct installation and
will not be held responsible for systems upstream or downstream the equipment it has supplied.
It is absolutely forbidden to modify the equipment. Any modication, manipulation, or alteration
not expressly agreed with the manufacturer, concerning either hardware or software, shall re-
sult in the immediate cancellation of the warranty.
The Customer is fully liable for any modications made to the system.
Given the countless array of system congurations and installation envi-
ronments possible, it is essential to check the following: sufcient space
suitable for housing the equipment; airborne noise produced depending
on the environment; potential ammability hazards.
FIMER will NOT be held liable for defects or malfunctions arising from:
improper use of the equipment; deterioration resulting from transporta-
tion or particular environmental conditions; performing maintenance in-
correctly or not at all; tampering or unsafe repairs; use or installation by
unqualied persons.
FIMER will NOT be held responsible for the disposal of: displays, cables,
batteries, accumulators etc. The Customer shall therefore arrange for the
disposal of substances potentially harmful to the environment in accor-
dance with the legislation in force in the country of installation.
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Introduction and general information

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1- Introduction and general information
Contents
Introduction and general information............................................................................................... 4
Warranty and Supply Conditions..........................................................................................................4
Not included in the supply.......................................................................................................4
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................5
Reference number index .......................................................................................................................8
Graphical representation of references...............................................................................................8
Scope and target audience....................................................................................................................9
Purpose and document structure ...........................................................................................9
List of appendix documents ....................................................................................................9
Operator and maintenance personnel skills/prerequisites .....................................................9
Symbols ad signs .................................................................................................................................10
Field of use, general conditions ........................................................................................................11
Intended or allowed use........................................................................................................ 11
Limits in field of use............................................................................................................... 11
Improper or prohibited use ................................................................................................... 11
Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 12
General conditions ...............................................................................................................................12
Models and range of equipment .........................................................................................................13
Identification of the equipment and the manufacturer ..........................................................14
Characteristics and technical data.....................................................................................................16
Tightening torques ................................................................................................................19
Overall dimensions ...............................................................................................................19
Bracket dimensions...............................................................................................................20
Efficiency curves ..................................................................................................................................21
Power derating......................................................................................................................................22
Power derating due to environmental conditions .................................................................22
Power reduction due to the input voltage .............................................................................23
Characteristics of a photovoltaic generator......................................................................................24
Strings and Arrays.................................................................................................................24
Description of the equipment..............................................................................................................25
Operating diagram ................................................................................................................25
Connection of several inverters together..............................................................................26
Notes on the sizing of the system.........................................................................................26
Functionality and components of the equipment .................................................................27
Topographic diagram of the equipment ................................................................................28
Safety devices.......................................................................................................................................30
Anti-Islanding ........................................................................................................................30
Input Fuses ...........................................................................................................................30
Ground fault of the photovoltaic panels ................................................................................30
Other safety devices .............................................................................................................30
Safety and accident prevention ...................................................................................................... 31
Safety information and instructions ..................................................................................................31
Hazardous areas and operations .......................................................................................................32
Environmental conditions and risks ......................................................................................32
Signs and Labels ..................................................................................................................32
Thermal hazard ....................................................................................................................33
Clothing and protective devices for staff...............................................................................33