Aurora PVI-DESKTOP series Setup guide

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Model: PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx
INSTALLATION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUALE DI INSTALLAZIONE E OPERATORE

PVI-DESKTOP
Remote controller and monitoring system
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Note: this document contains information which is the sole ro erty of Power-One
Inc.. No art of it may be co ied or circulated without the rior written consent of
Power-One.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Model number: PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx Rev. 1.3

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REVISION TABLE
Document
revision
Dat
e
Descri
ption of changes
1.0
21/07/2009
First release
1.1
29/12/2009
First revi
sion
1.2
09/12/
2009
Second
revi
sion
1.3
2
/0
7
/2011
Third
re
vi
sion

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CONTENTS
1 MANUAL INFORMATION .............................................................. 5
1.1 SYMBOLS USED........................................................................................
1.2 PURPOSE .................................................................................................
2 PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................................. 5
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PVI-DESKTOP SYSTEM .............................................
2.2 POSSIBLE USE .......................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Poss ble connect on to nverters:........................................................... 7
2.2.2 Operat ve systems compat ble for PC connect on: ................................. 7
2.3 PACKAGING CONTENTS ........................................................................... 8
2.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................... 9
2.4.1 outer label data ................................................................................... 9
2.4.2 f rmware vers on .................................................................................. 9
2. PVI-DESKTOP CONNECTIONS AND INTERFACES ...................................... 10
2.5.1 power supply connector ..................................................................... 12
2.5.2 usb connector .................................................................................... 12
2.5.3 rs485 connector ................................................................................. 12
2.5.4 sd card / sd card slot .......................................................................... 13
2.5.5 reset button ....................................................................................... 13
2.5.6 status led ........................................................................................... 13
2.5.7 bluetooth (opt onal) ........................................................................... 13
2.5.8 touchscreen ....................................................................................... 14
3 SAFETY WARNINGS .................................................................... 14
4 PVI-DESKTOP INSTALLATION ...................................................... 15
4.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS ................................................................... 1
4.1.1 nverter conf gurat on (rad o connect on) ............................................ 15
4.1.2 nverter conf gurat on (rs485 w red connect on) .................................. 15
4.1.3 t ps on the select on of nstallat on locat on ........................................ 15
4.1.4 pos t on ng of the antenna w th respect to the dev ce ......................... 16
4.1.5 rad o commun cat on test ................................................................... 16
4.2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 17
4.2.1 wall mount ng .................................................................................... 17
4.2.2 desk nstallat on ................................................................................. 18
4.3 HOW TO USE – POWER-SUPPLIES ........................................................... 18

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5 PVI-DESKTOP SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................ 19
.1 INITIAL START UP OPERATION ................................................................ 19
.2 BATTERY DURATION .............................................................................. 19
.3 START UP............................................................................................... 20
5.3.1 nverter d sassoc at on ........................................................................ 22
5.3.2 assoc at on (or conf gurat on) of add t onal nverters .......................... 23
.4 BASIC DEVICE SETTING ........................................................................... 23
5.4.1 br ghtness .......................................................................................... 23
5.4.2 language ............................................................................................ 23
5.4.3 energy sav ng modal ty (stand by or “sleep mode”)............................. 23
5.4.4 cal brat on.......................................................................................... 24
5.4.5 date and t me sett ng ......................................................................... 24
. SD CARD ................................................................................................ 24
.6 SYSTEM MODE ...................................................................................... 2
.7 MAIN MENU .......................................................................................... 26
5.7.1 default screen .................................................................................... 26
5.7.2 sett ngs menu .................................................................................... 27
5.7.3 nfo menu........................................................................................... 27
6 PC CONNECTION ......................................................................... 28
6.1 USB DRIVERS CONFIGURATION .............................................................. 28
6.2 DOWNLOAD GRAPHS FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION ................................... 34
6.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ............................................................................ 37
6.3.1 usb f rmware updat ng ....................................................................... 37
6.3.2 f rmware upgrade v a sd card ............................................................. 41
7 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................... 42
8 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ................................................. 43
8.1 BATTERIES CHARGE AND DISCHARGE ..................................................... 43
8.2 CLEANING PROCEDURE .......................................................................... 43
9 DISPOSAL.................................................................................... 43
10 AURORA PVI-DESKTOP TECHNICAL DATA .................................. 44
11 CERTIFICATES ............................................................................. 46

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1MANUAL INFORMATION
1.1 SYMBOLS USED
In order to reduce potential safety risks or highlight useful information the following symbols have been
used:
WARNING: Paragraphs marked by this symbol contain actions and instructions which must be
understood and followed carefully to avoid potential damage to the device or injury to persons
NOTE: Paragraphs marked by this symbol contain actions and instructions which must be
understood and followed carefully to avoid damage on installation and malfunction of the
equipment.
1.2 PURPOSE
This manual edited for the installer and user contains important instructions relating to installation, safety
and operation, which must be understood and carefully followed.
2PRODUCT INFORMATION
2.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PVI-DESKTOP SYSTEM
The PVI-DESKTOP allows to monitor and display the performance of the AURORA Power-One inverter and
is ideal for residential or small commercial system installations.
The main advantage of using a PVI-DESKTOP lies in the possibility of setting up wireless communication in
the absence of wired communication, thanks to the PVI-RADIOMODULE installation (on every inverter) .
Moreover the large TFT touch screen display allows the data acquired by the system to be easily and
intuitively displayed and processed. In this way the use of an external PC is not strictly
necessary.Connection to an external PC is only necessary for updating the internal firmware or
downloading the data collected and displaying them by using Aurora Communicator.
Figure 1 - 2 shows a diagram summarizing the connections possible with the PVI-DESKTOP, both to the
inverters and a traditional PC/Laptop. The interface of the PVI-DESKTOP with the PC/Laptop requires the
installation of the SW Aurora Communicator, available from the CD inside the packaging.
NOTE: it is advisable to periodically check the availability of new SW updates, from the web site
www.power-one.com.
NOTE: the connection of the Power-One server must be only considered as a FW update of the
system using the SW Aurora Communicator installed on the PC/Laptop and connected to the
internet.

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Figure 1 – Co unication diagra for the PVI-DESKTOP (inverter co unication via RS485).
Figure 2 – Co unication diagra for the PVI-DESKTOP syste (inverter co unication via radio
connection).

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The wireless and wired (RS48 ) connections are mutually exclusive, therefore the PVI-DESKTOP
cannot be used in both configurations and the communication channel must always be chosen.
When the use wireless communication is chosen, it is absolutely necessary that every field
inverter has the PVI-Radiomodule installed; it is not possible to use one PVI-Radiomodule and
connect the other inverters to each other via RS48 .
2.2 POSSIBLE USE
2.2.1 POSSIBLE CONNECTION TO INVERTERS
•RS48 (cable length up to approx. 1000m, a maximum of 6 inverters)
•Radio (approx. up to 300m in the open/obstacle free, maximum of 6 inverters)
The list of inverters having limitations in using the PVI-DESKTOP , is summarized in the following table:
INVERTER
model
PVI-Radiomodule
com atibility
RS485
com atibility
Notes
PVI-6000 Yes (see note) YES Inverters manufactured before the
week 32/09 require a firmware
upgrade.
PVI- 000 YES YES Inverters manufactured before the
week 32/09 require a firmware
upgrade.
PVI-3600 Indoor YES (see note) YES From the FW 11 version of the PVI-
RADIOMODULE (units manufactured
after the week 2 /10).
PVI-2000 Indoor YES (see note) YES From the FW 11 version of the PVI-
RADIOMODULE (units manufactured
after the week 2 /10).
PVI-3600 Outdoor NO YES N/A
PVI-2000 Outdoor NO YES N/A
All other inverter models (PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2/10.0/12. -OUTD) in all different versions, there are
no compatibility issues.
2.2.2 OPERATIVE SYSTEMS COMPATIBLE FOR PC CONNECTION
•Windows XP 2002 version(Home and Professional), Service Pack 3
•Windows 2000
•Windows Vista 32bit
•Windows Vista 64bit
•Windows 7 32bit
•Windows 7 64bit

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2.3 PACKAGING CONTENTS
The packaging contains, a PVI-DESKTOP and its docking station, and all other accessories shown in the
figure below:
Figure 3 – Packaging Contents
1. PVI-DESKTOP
2. Software and documentation
3. Stylus Pen (already assembled)
4. DC power-supply
5. USB cable
6. SD Card (already assembled)
7. Wall mounting kit (2 dowels + 2 universal screws)
NOTE: The distributor delivered your PVI-DESKTOP to the courier safely packed, and in perfect
condition. By accepting the package, the courier takes responsibility for it up to the delivery.
Despite careful handling by the courier, both the package and its contents may be damaged
during transport.
Product ins ection at time of delivery
•Carefully check the device
•Immediately complain to the courier if one of the following is found:
oDamage to the package which could result into device malfunction
oClear damages to the device

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2.4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Several versions of the PVI-DESKTOP are available, and they differ by their features or added components.
The various models are identified by the P/N ID.
PVI-DESKTOP-yy-xx
US - North America
AU - Australia
No suffix – European version
BT - Bluetooth version
No suffix - Standard version
2.4.1 OUTER LABEL DATA
Figure 4 – Product label
(USA version)
Figure 5 – Product label
(Europe / Australia versions)
2.4.2 FIRMWARE VERSION
The firmware version of the PVI-DESKTOP and of the PVI-RADIOMODULE (if the installed inverter results
already configured to the device) can be consulted following the following procedure:
•Select “Menu” from the main screen
•Once in “Menu” select “Info”
•In “Info” select “ID system” to find out the firmware version installed in each PVI-RADIOMODULE
configurated to each inverter of the system or select “Firmware” to check the version installed in the
PVI-DESKTOP.