ABB PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD User manual

ABB solar inverters
Product manual
PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD
(3.0 to 4.2 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 ABB 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-3.0/3.6/4.2-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
PVI-3.0_3.6_4.2-TL-OUTD-Product manual EN Rev B (M000016BG)
EFFECTIVE 09/09/2015
© Copyright 2015 ABB. 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
ABB 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.
ABB will NOT be held liable for defects or malfunctions arising from: im-
proper use of the equipment; deterioration resulting from transportation
or particular environmental conditions; performing maintenance incor-
rectly or not at all; tampering or unsafe repairs; use or installation by
unqualied persons.
ABB 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.
1
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 ................................................................................................................18
Overall dimensions ...............................................................................................................18
Bracket dimensions...............................................................................................................19
Efficiency curves ..................................................................................................................................20
Power derating......................................................................................................................................21
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
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
Residual risks .......................................................................................................................................34
Table of residual risks ...........................................................................................................34

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Lifting and transport........................................................................................................................ 35
General conditions ...............................................................................................................................35
Transport and handling .......................................................................................................35
Lifting.....................................................................................................................................35
Unpacking and checking ......................................................................................................35
List of components supplied .................................................................................................36
Weight of the groups of device .............................................................................................37
Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 38
General conditions ..............................................................................................................................38
Environmental checks...........................................................................................................39
Installations above 2000 metres...........................................................................................39
Installation position................................................................................................................40
Wall/Pole mounting ..............................................................................................................................41
Operations preparatory to PV generator connection.......................................................................42
Checking the correct polarity of the strings ..........................................................................42
Checking of leakage to ground of the photovoltaic generator..............................................42
Choice of differential protection downstream of the inverter ................................................42
Independent or parallel input channels configuration.....................................................................44
Channel configuration examples ..........................................................................................45
Independent channel configuration (default configuration) ..................................................46
Parallel channel configuration ..............................................................................................46
Input connection to PV generator (DC side) .....................................................................................47
Installation procedure for quick fit connectors ......................................................................49
Grid output connection (AC side).......................................................................................................53
Characteristics and sizing of the line cable ..........................................................................53
Load protection switch (AC disconnect switch) ....................................................................54
Connection to the AC side terminal board............................................................................54
Communication and control board ....................................................................................................55
Connections to the communication and control board...................................................................56
Serial Connection Communication (RS485).........................................................................56
Procedure for connection to a monitoring system................................................................57
Remote control connection ...................................................................................................58
Configurable Relay connection (ALARM).............................................................................59
Instruments........................................................................................................................................ 60
General conditions ..............................................................................................................................60
Description of keyboard and LED Panel...............................................................................61
Operation.......................................................................................................................................... 62
General conditions ..............................................................................................................................62
Monitoring and data transmission .....................................................................................................63
User interface mode..............................................................................................................63
Types of data available .........................................................................................................63
Measurement tolerance ........................................................................................................63
Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................64
Display access and settings .................................................................................................66
LED behaviour ......................................................................................................................................67
Specifications on the operation of the LEDs.........................................................................68
LED insulation fault ...............................................................................................................68

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Description of the menus ....................................................................................................................69
General information ..............................................................................................................69
Statistics Menu......................................................................................................................71
Settings Menu .......................................................................................................................73
Info Menu ..............................................................................................................................80
AUTOTEST procedure in accordance with standard CEI 0-21........................................................81
Running the tests from the display menu .............................................................................81
Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... 83
General conditions ..............................................................................................................................83
Routine maintenance............................................................................................................84
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................84
Alarm Messages ...................................................................................................................84
Power limitation messages ...................................................................................................91
Registration on “Registration” website and calculation of second-level password (Service
Menu) .....................................................................................................................................................93
Resetting the time remaining to change the grid standard.............................................................96
Replacement of the buffer battery......................................................................................................97
Verification of ground leakage ...........................................................................................................98
Behaviour of a system without leakage ................................................................................98
Behaviour of a system with leakage .....................................................................................99
Measuring the insulation resistance of photovoltaic generator...................................................100
Storage and dismantling ..................................................................................................................101
Storage of the equipment or long period of non-use..........................................................101
Dismantling, decommissioning and disposal......................................................................101
Further information ............................................................................................................................102
Contact us ...........................................................................................................................................103

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1- Introduction and general information
01 , Bracket
02 , Safety bar
03 , DSP Reprogramming connectors
04 , Lower bracket
05 , Front cover
06 , LED Panel
07 , Display
08 , Keyboard
09 , DC Input terminal block
10 , AC Output terminal block
11 , Channel conguration switch
12 , Internal battery
13 , Signal terminal block
14 , RJ45 Connectors
15 , RS485 line termination switch
16 , DC Disconnect switch
17 , Input connectors (MPPT1)
18 , Input connectors (MPPT2)
19 , AC cable gland
20 , Service cable glands
Reference number index
Graphical representation of references
UNO
02
01
03
05 06 0807
04
STANDARD VERSION- S VERSION
16 1817 19 20
14 1509 10 11 12 13
1817 19 20
14 1509 10 11 12 13

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1- Introduction and general information
Scope and target audience
Purpose and document structure
This operating and maintenance manual is a useful guide that will enable
you to work safely and carry out the operations necessary for keeping the
equipment in good working order.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specied in this manual, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
The language in which the document was originally written is ITALIAN; therefore, in the event of
inconsistencies or doubts please ask the manufacturer for the original document.
List of appendix documents
In addition to this operating and maintenance manual (if applicable or on
request), the following documentation is supplied:
- EC declaration of conformity
- Quick installation guide (QIG)
Part of the information given in this document is taken from the original supplier documents.
This document contains only the information considered necessary for the use and routine
maintenance of the equipment.
Operator and maintenance personnel skills/prerequisites
Personnel in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be skilled for the described
tasks and must reliably demonstrate their capacity to correctly interpret what is described in
the manual.
For safety reasons, only a qualied electrician who has received training and/or demonstrated
skills and knowledge of the inverter’s structure and operation may install the inverter.
The installation must be performed by qualied installers and/or licensed electricians in
accordance with the existing regulations in the country of installation.
Inverter operation and maintenance by a person who is NOT qualied, is intoxicated, or on
narcotics, is strictly forbidden.
The customer has civil liability for the qualication and mental or physical state of the
personnel who interact with the equipment. They must always use the personal protective
equipment (PPE) required by the laws of the country of destination and whatever is provided
by their employer.

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1- Introduction and general information
Symbols ad 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.
Table: Symbols
This points out that it is mandatory to consult the manual or original do-
cument, which must be available for future use and must not be dama-
ged in any way.
Generic hazard - Important safety information. This points out operations
or situations in which staff must be very careful.
Hazardous voltage - This points out operations or situations in which
staff must be very careful due to hazardous voltage.
Hot parts - This points out a hazard due to the presence of heated areas
or in any case areas that have hot parts (danger of burns).
This points out that the examined area must not be entered or that the
described operation must not be carried out.
This points out that it is mandatory to carry out the described operations
using the clothing and/or personal protective equipment provided by the
employer.
IP20 IP65 This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according to
IEC standard 70-1 (EN 60529 June 1997).
Point of connection for grounding protection.
This indicates the allowed temperature range
5
10
This indicates the risk of electric shock. Time need to discharge stored
energy: 5/10 minutes
Respectively direct current and alternating current
Isolating transformer present or not present
Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC)
This indicates the centre of gravity of the equipment.

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1- Introduction and general information
Field of use, general conditions
ABB shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever that may result from
incorrect or careless operations.
You may not use the equipment for a use that does not conform to that provided for in the
eld of use. The equipment MUST NOT be used by inexperienced staff, or even experienced
staff if carrying out operations on the equipment that fail to comply with the indications in this
manual and enclosed documentation.
Intended or allowed use
This equipment is a inverter designed for:
transforming a continuous electrical current (DC)
supplied by a photovoltaic generator (FV)
in an alternating electrical current (AC)
suitable for feeding into the public distribution grid.
Limits in field of use
The inverter can be used only with photovoltaic modules which have ground isolated input
poles, unless they are accessories installed that enable earthing of the inputs. In this case
you must install an insulating transformer on the AC side of the system.
Only a photovoltaic generator can be connected in the input of the inverter (do not connect
batteries or other sources of power supply).
The inverter can be connected to the electricity grid only in countries for which it has been
certied/approved.
The inverter cannot be connected to the DC side in parallel to other inverters to convert ener-
gy from a photovoltaic generator with a power greater than the nominal power of the single
inverter.
The inverter may only be used in compliance with all its technical characteristics.
Improper or prohibited use
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO:
• Install the equipment in environments subject to particular conditions of ammability or in
adverse or disallowed environmental conditions, (temperature and humidity).
• Use the equipment with safety devices which are faulty or disabled.
• Use the equipment or parts of the equipment by linking it to other machines or equipment,
unless expressly provided for.
• Modify operating parameters that are not accessible to the operator and/or parts of the
equipment to vary its performance or change its isolation.
• Clean with corrosive products that could eat into parts of the equipment or generate elec-
trostatic charges.
• Use or install the appliance or parts of it without having read and understood the contents of
the user and maintenance manual.
• Heat or dry rags and clothing on the parts in temperature. In addition to being hazardous,
doing so would compromise component ventilation and cooling.

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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 identication.
The customer/Installer takes full responsibility if, when reading this manual, the chronological
order of its presentation provided is not observed. All information is provided considering
occasional inclusion of information in previous chapters.
In certain cases, there may be a need to separately document software
functionality or attach supplementary documentation to this manual
which is intended for more qualied professionals.
2
Characteristics

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Models and range of equipment
The specic models of monophase inverters covered by this manual are
divided into three groups according to their maximum output power:
3.0 kW, 3.6 kW, or 4.2 kW.
For inverters of equal output power the variant between the various mo-
dels is the presence or lack thereof of the DC disconnect switch 16
The choice of the inverter model must be made by a qualied technician who knows about
the installation conditions, the devices that will be installed outside the inverter and possible
integration with an existing system.
• PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD MODELS
PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD:
• Number of input channels: 2
• DC disconnect switch 16 : No
• Input connectors: quick t connectors (1 pair for each channel)
PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD-S:
• Number of input channels: 2
• DC disconnect switch 16 : Yes
• Input connectors: quick t connectors (1 pair for each channel)

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UNO
N.B. The labels must NOT be
hidden with objects and ex-
traneous parts (rags, boxes,
equipment, etc.); they must be
cleaned regularly and kept vi-
sible at all times.
Identification of the equipment and the manufacturer
The technical data shown in this manual do not in any case replace
those shown on the labels attached to the equipment.
The labels attached to the equipment must NOT be removed, damaged, dirtied, hidden, etc.
The approval label contains the following information:
1. Manufacturer
2. Model
3. Rating data
4. Certication marks
V dc max
I dc max
V dc MPP
V dc, Full Power
I sc max
V acr
f r
I ac max
P acr (cos φ = ±0.9)
P acr (cos φ = 1)
MODEL:
PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD
IP65
5 minutes
600 V
90 - 580 V
2x10 A
160 - 530 V
2x12.5 A
Made in Italy
DINVVDE 0126-1-1
PROTECTIVE CLASS: I
230 V 1Ø
50 Hz
3000W @ 45°Camb.
3000 W @ 50°Camb.
14.5 A
-25 to +60 °C
-13 to +140 °F
SOLAR INVERTER
www.abb.com/solar
1
4
2
3
V dc max
I dc max
V dc MPP
V dc, Full Power
I sc max
V acr
f r
I ac max
P acr (cos φ = ±0.9)
P acr (cos φ = 1)
MODEL:
PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD
IP65
5 minutes
600 V
90 - 580 V
2x16 A
120 - 530 V
2x20 A
Made in Italy
DINVVDE 0126-1-1
PROTECTIVE CLASS: I
230 V 1Ø
50 Hz
3600W @ 50°Camb.
3600 W @ 55°Camb.
17.2 A(*)
(*): 16 A for UK G83 Version
-25 to +60 °C
-13 to +140 °F
SOLAR INVERTER
www.abb.com/solar
1
4
2
3
V dc max
I dc max
V dc MPP
V dc, Full Power
I sc max
V acr
f r
I ac max
P acr (cos φ = ±0.9)
P acr (cos φ = 1)
MODEL:
PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD
IP65
5 minutes
600 V
90 - 580 V
2x16 A
140 - 530 V
2x20 A
Made in Italy
DINVVDE 0126-1-1
PROTECTIVE CLASS: I
230 V 1Ø
50 Hz
4200W @ 45°Camb.
4200 W @ 50°Camb.
20 A
-25 to +60 °C
-13 to +140 °F
SOLAR INVERTER
www.abb.com/solar
1
4
2
3

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2 - Characteristics
In addition to the label showing the specications of the inverter, there
are two part identication labels for the inverter and wiring box.
These labels list the following information:
The ofcially required information is located on the approval label. The identication label
is an accessory label which shows the information necessary for the identication and cha-
racterisation of the inverter by ABB.
N.B. The labels must NOT be hidden with objects and extraneous parts (rags, boxes, equip-
ment, etc.); they must be cleaned regularly and kept visible at all times.
P/N:PPPPPPPPPPP
WO:XXXXXXX
SO:SXXXXXXXX Q1
SN:YYWWSSSSSS WK:WWYY
PVI-X.X-TL-OUTD-Y
ABB
• Inverter model
- X.X = Inverter power rating:
- Y = Integrated disconnect switch
• Inverter Part Number
• Inverter Serial Number composed of:
- YY = Year of manufacture
- WW = Week of manufacture
- SSSSSS = sequential number
• Week/Year of manufacture

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Characteristics and technical data
Table: Technical Data PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD
Input
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage (Vmax,abs)600 V
Rated Input Voltage (Vdcr)360 V
Input start-up voltage (Vstart)200 V (adj. 120...350 V)
Input operating interval (Vdcmin...Vdcmax)0.7 x Vstart... 580 V
Input Nominal Power(Pdcr)3120 Wp 3750 Wp 4375 W
Number of Independent MPPT 2
Maximum input power for Each MPPT
(PMPPTmax)2000 W 3000 W 3000 W
Input voltage interval (VMPPTmin ... VMPPTmax)
to Pacr (parallel MPPT conguration) 160…530 V 120...530 V 140...530 V
DC Power limiting for each MPPT
with Independent MPPT Conguration to Pacr,
maximum unbalance example
2000 W
[200V≤VMPPT≤530V]
other channel:
Pdcr-2000W
[112V≤VMPPT≤530V]
3000 W
[190V≤VMPPT≤530V]
other channel:
Pdcr-3000W
[90V≤VMPPT≤530V]
3000 W
[190V≤VMPPT≤530V]
other channel:
Pdcr-3000W
[90V≤VMPPT≤530V]
Maximum DC Input Current (Idcmax) / for each
MPPT (IMPPTmax) 20.0 A / 10.0 A 32.0 A / 16.0 A 32.0 A / 16.0 A
Maximum Return current (AC side vs DC side) Negligible
Number of DC Connection Pairs in Input for
each MPPT 1 pair
DC Input Connector type (components indicated
or equivalents) Quick Fit PV Connector (4)
Type of photovoltaic panels that can be con-
nected at input according to IEC 61730 Class A
Input protection
Reverse Polarity Protection Yes, from current limited source
Input Overvoltage protection for each MPPT -
Varistors 2
Maximum short-circuit current for each MPPT 12.5 A 20.0 A 20.0 A
Insulation Check Complying with the local standard
DC Disconnect Switch rating ( -S Version) Max. 25 A / 600 V
Output
AC Connection to the grid Monophase
Nominal AC output voltage (Vacr)230 V
Output voltage range (Vacmin...Vacmin)180...264 V (1)
Nominal AC Output Power (Pacr @cosφ=1)3000 W 3600 W 4200 W
Maximum apparent Output power (Smax)3330 VA 4000 VA 4670 VA
Maximum output current (Iacmax)14.5 A 17.2 A (2) 20.0 A
Contribution to short-circuit current 16.0 A 19.0 A 22.0 A
Inrush current Negligible
Maximum fault current <25 A rms (100ms)
Rated Output Frequency (fr)50 Hz / 60 Hz
Output Frequency Range (fmin...fmax)47...53 Hz / 57…63 Hz (3)
Nominal Power Factor > 0.995, adj. ± 0.9 with
Pacr =3.0 kW
> 0.995, adj. ± 0.9 with
Pacr =3.6 kW
> 0.995, adj. ± 0.9 with
Pacr =4.2 kW
Total Current Harmonic Distortion < 3.5%
AC Connections Type Screw terminal block (max cross-section 16 mm2); cable gland M25
Output protection
Anti-islanding Protection Complying with the local standard
Maximum AC Overcurrent external protection 16.0 A 19.0 A 22.0 A
Output overvoltage protection - Varistors 2 (L - N / L - PE)

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Table: Technical Data PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD
Operating performance
Maximum Efciency (ηmax)96.8%
Weighted Efciency (EURO/CEC) 96% / -
Power Supply Threshold 10.0 W
Night-Time Consumption < 1.0 W
Communication
Wired Local Monitoring (opt.) PVI-USB-RS232_485 (opt.)
Remote Monitoring (opt.) VSN300 Wi Logger Card (opt.), PVI-AEC-EVO (opt.),
VSN700 Data Logger (opt.)
Wireless Local Monitoring (opt.) VSN300 Wi Logger Card (opt.)
User Interface LCD Display with 16 characters x 2 line
Environmental
Ambient temperature
-25...+60°C
-13...140°F
with derating above
50°C / 122°F
-25...+60°C
-13...140°F
with derating above
55°C / 131°F
-25...+60°C
-13...140°F
with derating above
50°C / 122°F
Storage temperature -40...80°C (-40...+176°F)
Relative Humidity 0...100% condensing
Typical noise emission pressure 50 db(A) @ 1 m
Maximum operating altitude 2000 m / 6560 ft
Environmental pollution classication
for external environment 3
Environmental Category External
Physical
Environmental Protection Rating IP 65
Cooling System Natural
Overvoltage rating as per IEC 62109-1 II (DC input) III (AC output)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 618mm x 325mm x 222mm / 24.3” x 12.8” x 8.7”
Weight 17.5 kg / 38.6 lb
Assembly System Wall bracket
Safety
Safety class I
Insulation level Without transformer (TL)
Marking CE (50Hz only)
Safety and EMC Standards
EN62109-1,
N62109-2,
AS/NZS3100,
AS/NZS 60950,
EN61000-6-1,
EN61000-6-3,
N61000-3-2,
EN61000-3-3
EN62109-1,
EN62109-2,
AS/NZS3100,
AS/NZS 60950,
EN61000-6-1,
EN61000-6-3,
EN61000-3-11,
EN61000-3-12
EN62109-1,
EN62109-2,
AS/NZS3100,
AS/NZS 60950,
EN61000-6-1,
EN61000-6-3,
EN61000-3-11,
EN61000-3-12
Grid Standard
CEI 0-21, VDE 0126-1-1,
VDE-AR-N 4105, G83/2,
EN 50438 (not for all
national appendices),
RD1699, AS 4777,
C10/11, IEC 61727,
ABNT NBR 16149,
CLC/FprTS 50549
CEI 0-21, VDE 0126-1-1,
VDE-AR-N 4105, G83/2,
G59/3, EN 50438 (not for
all national appendices),
RD1699, AS 4777,
C10/11, IEC 61727,
ABNT NBR 16149,
CLC/FprTS 50549,
PEA, MEA
CEI 0-21, VDE 0126-1-1,
VDE-AR-N 4105, G59/3,
EN 50438 (not for all
national appendices),
RD1699, AS 4777,
C10/11, IEC 61727,
ABNT NBR 16149,
CLC/FprTS 50549
1. The output voltage range may vary according to the grid standard of the country of installation
2. For G83/2 setting, maximum output current limited to 16 A up to a maximum output power of 3.68 kW
3. The output frequency range may vary according to the grid standard of the country of installation
4. Refer to the document “String inverter – Product Manual appendix” available at www.abb.com/solarinverters to know
the brand and the model of the quick t connector
Note. Features not specically mentioned in this data sheet are not included in the product

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Tightening torques
To maintain the IP65 protection of the system and for optimal installa-
tion, the following tightening torques must be used:
AC cable gland 19 M25 (ring nut xing) 5.0 Nm
AC cable gland 19 M25 (locknut xing) 7.5 Nm
Service cable glands 20 M20 (ring nut xing) 2.5 Nm
Service cable glands 20 M20 (locknut xing) 7.0 Nm
Front cover 05 1.5 Nm
AC output terminal block 10 - 16 mm2Max 1.5 Nm
Signal terminal block 13 - 1.5 mm2Max 0.25 Nm
Overall dimensions
The overall dimensions are expressed in millimetres and inches and in-
clude the wall installation bracket
325 mm
12.8”
238.5 mm
9.4”
618 mm
24.3”
UNO

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000400BG
2 - Characteristics
Bracket dimensions
The wall mounting bracket dimensions are expressed in mm and inches
0.31”
8mm
0.39”
10mm
4.33”
110mm
9.33”
237mm
11.22”
285mm
12.72”
323mm
0.59”
15mm
1.18”
30mm
0.31”
8mm
0.35”
9mm
0.59”
15mm
0.87”
22mm
0.31”
8mm
0.59”
15mm
1.18”
30mm
1.16”
29.5mm
0.06”
1.5mm
2.50”
63.5mm
2.50”
63.5mm
2.39”
60.8mm

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000401BG
2 - Characteristics
Efficiency curves
The equipment was designed in consideration of current energy conser-
vation standards, to avoid waste and unnecessary leakage.
Graphs of the efciency curves of all models of inverter described in this
manual are shown below.
The efciency curves are linked to technical parameters that are continually being developed
and improved and should therefore be considered approximate.
PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD - Efficiency Curves
85
87
89
91
93
95
97
99
0% 10% 20% 30% 50% 70% 100%
Efficiency [%]
200Vdc
360Vdc
480Vdc
80% 90%60%40%
% of rated Output Power
% of rated Output Power
PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD - Efficiency Curves
85
87
89
91
93
95
97
99
0% 10% 20% 30% 50% 70% 100%
Efficiency [%]
200Vdc
360Vdc
480Vdc
80% 90%60%40%
PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD
PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD-S
PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD
PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD-S