PrimeVOLT PV-5000T-U User manual

Ver. 2.1 (EN) FEB. 2016Printed on Recycled Paper
THREE PHASE ON-GRID PV INVERTER
PV-5000T-U & PV-8000T-U & PV-10000T-U & PV-15000T-U & PV-20000T-U
Installation & Operation Manual

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1. Safety Precautions
Before beginning your journey, please read the following safety instructions
carefully.
Danger!
High voltage inside inverter can cause Electric shock, even
when inverter is not operating. Wait for at least 30 minutes
before opening the enclosure.
PV Modules ONLY!
Designed for PV and solar power conversion only; do not use
for other DC sources or conversion purposes.
Qualified Personnel ONLY!
Only Qualified technicians shall install or service unit(s) in
accordance with local wiring regulations.
Hot Surface
Metallic parts of enclosure may be hot during operation.
Recycle
Do not throw this electronic device in a trash dumpster when
being disposed of. To minimize pollution of environment,
please consult your local service provider.

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2. Contact Information
Asian Power Devices Inc.
(Trade mark: PrimeVOLT )
TEL: [phone]
FAX:[phone]
ADD: 11F., No.211, Nanyang St., Xizhi Dist.,New Taipei City 221, TAIWAN
Official Website: http://www.primevolt.com

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3. Warranty Information
Warranty or liability will be void if damage caused by, but not limited to the
following:
1. Unauthorized opening of unit
2. Installation faults such as improper environment, wiring and
applications
3. Working conditions beyond specified
4. Improper operation of unit
5. Violation of safety instructions in this manual
6. Damage during transportation
7. Any internal modifications
8. Replacing or installation of unauthorized software
9. Unforeseen calamity or force majeure

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Table of Contents
1. Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 1
2. Contact Information.................................................................................................................... 2
3. Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 3
4. PV System........................................................................................................................................ 5
5. Product Overview........................................................................................................................ 6
6. Installation....................................................................................................................................10
6.1 Assembly Chart ....................................................................................................................13
6.2 Choosing Proper Installation Site.................................................................................14
6.3 Mounting Properly .............................................................................................................15
6.4 Mounting Procedure ..........................................................................................................16
6.6 Ready to Start.......................................................................................................................30
7. Operation (S-Series) .................................................................................................................32
7.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................32
7.2 Setting Clock .........................................................................................................................33
7.3 Status LED..............................................................................................................................34
7.4 Frames.....................................................................................................................................35
7.5 Network and Internet (S-Serial) ...................................................................................40
7.6 Browsing Inverter Web Page (S-Serial) .....................................................................41
7.7 Using USB ...............................................................................................................................46
8. RS485 ..............................................................................................................................................48
8.1 About RS485..........................................................................................................................48
8.2 Connecting RS485 ...............................................................................................................48
9. Connecting to Ripple Control Receiver (RCR)...............................................................51
10. Operation (E-Series) ..............................................................................................................53
11. Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................58
11.1 Replacing Fans ..................................................................................................................59
12. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................60
13. Specifications ............................................................................................................................61
14. Addendum ..................................................................................................................................68

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4. PV System
A typical PV system contains:
1. PV Generator: Receive sunlight and generate DC power
2. DC Switchboard: Links between PV panels and PV inverter, include of
DC switch and surge protection
3. Inverter's DC Switch: PV Inverter with DC Switch(Optional).
4. PV Inverter: Converts DC power by PV panels to AC output power for
public grid
5. AC Switchboard: Links between PV inverter and public grid
6. Public Grid: Provides utility for homes
PV Generator
Public Grid
PV Inverter
AC Switchboard
DC Switchboard

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5. Product Overview
PV-5000T-U/PV-8000T-U/PV-10000T-U
Note: Only 1 DC input for model PV-5000T-U
AC Cable Gland
External Fan
DC Switch
DC (PV) Inputs
Front Cover
Signal Cable
Gland
Status LED
Button
Display LCD
Unit: mm

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PV-15000T-U
Display LCD
Button
External Fan
DC Switch
DC (PV) Inputs
Unit: mm
Signal Cable
Gland
AC Cable Gland
Front Cover
Status LED

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PV-20000T-U
Display LCD
Button
DC (PV) Inputs
DC Switch
External Fan
Unit: mm
Signal Cable
Gland
AC Cable Gland
Front Cover
Status LED
467(mm)

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Product Labels

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6. Installation
Unpacking PV-5000T-U/PV-8000T-U/PV-10000T-U
Item
Description
Ⓐ
Inverter
Ⓑ
Mounting Bracket Assembly
Ⓒ
User Manual
Ⓓ
M4 Flat Screws × 4, used for bracket
Ⓔ
Plastic Anchor & Screws × 3. Used to fix bracket on wall
Ⓕ
Rubber Sealing for Ethernet, RS485, RCR. M25 × 1
Ⓖ*
Gray EMI core × 1 ( Ethernet cable RJ45 )
Note：S-Serial ONLY
Ⓐ
Ⓑ
Ⓒ
Ⓓ
Ⓔ
Ⓕ
Ⓖ
*

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Unpacking PV-15000T-U
Item
Description
Ⓐ
Inverter
Ⓑ
Mounting Bracket Assembly
Ⓒ
User Manual
Ⓓ
M4 Flat Screws × 4, used for bracket
Ⓔ
Plastic Anchor & Screws × 3. Used to fix bracket on wall
Ⓕ
Rubber Sealing for Ethernet, RS485, RCR and buzzer
wires. M25 × 1
Ⓖ*
Gray EMI core × 1 ( Ethernet cable RJ45 )
Gray EMI core × 1 ( RCR/RS485 )
Note：S-Serial ONLY
Ⓗ
Insulated core end terminals (6.0 mm2) × 1, M4 crew × 1
*
Ⓐ
Ⓑ
Ⓒ
Ⓓ
Ⓔ
Ⓕ
Ⓖ
Ⓗ

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Unpacking PV-20000T-U
Item
Description
Ⓐ
Inverter
Ⓑ
Mounting Bracket Assembly
Ⓒ
User Manual
Ⓓ
M4 Flat Screws × 2, used for bracket
Ⓔ
Plastic Anchor & Screws × 4. Used to fix bracket on wall
Ⓕ
Rubber Sealing for Ethernet, RS485, RCR and buzzer
wires. M25 × 1
Ⓖ*
Gray EMI core × 1 ( Ethernet cable RJ45 )
Gray EMI core × 1 ( RCR/RS485 )
Note：S-Serial ONLY
Ⓗ
Insulated ring terminal (6.0 mm2) × 1, M4 crew × 1
Ⓐ
Ⓑ
Ⓒ
Ⓓ
Ⓔ
Ⓕ
Ⓖ
Ⓗ
*

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6.1 Assembly Chart
PV-5000T-U/PV-8000T-U/PV-10000T-U/PV-PV15000T-U
PV-20000T-U

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6.2 Choosing Proper Installation Site
Avoid exposing the inverter in direct sunlight or to rain.
Mount the inverter in vertical direction; tilt or horizontal mounting should be
avoided.
Mounting
Surface
OK or NOT?
Concrete
OK
Metal
OK
Stone
OK
Plastics/Acrylic
Not
Recommended
Wood
Not
Recommended
Direct Sunlight
Direct Rain
Visible Level

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6.3 Mounting Properly
Orientation
Keeping Clearance
To retain the good cooling condition, keep each of unit over 20cm left and
right, 30cm upper and down and ensure no any object is put around the
units to affect the cooling.

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6.4 Mounting Procedure
PV-5000T-U/PV-8000T-U/PV-10000T-U/PV-PV15000T-U
Dimensions of Bracket
The bracket is used to support inverter on wall. Refer to the recommendations
below to complete mounting.
Assembling Bracket
Before fixing on wall, assemble the bracket as below. (use M4 flat Screws x 4)
item Ⓓof accessory kit

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Mounting Bracket
1. Place the assembled bracket on where
the inverter will be installed. Make
proper drill holes and mount the
assembled bracket with Ⓔscrews from
accessory kit.
2. For safe and firm mounting, make at
least 3 drill holes in a triangular manner
as demonstrated on right.
3. Use Ⓔitem (torque: 1.0-1.2Nm) to
install mounting bracket on wall.
Attaching Inverter
1. Lift inverter slightly higher than
bracket; Make sure all fixing
points on back are at correct
positions.
2. Attach inverter on bracket.
3. Hang inverter on bracket slowly.
Checking
1. All supporting points
are firm.
2. Lock caps are
tightened with screws.
3. Inverter is well
installed and secured
on wall.
At right position
Fix with screws

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PV-20000T-U
Dimensions of Bracket
The bracket is used to support inverter on wall. Refer to the
recommendations below to complete mounting.
Mounting Bracket
1. Place the assembled bracket on
where
the inverter will be installed.
Make proper drill holes and
mount the assembled bracket
with screws from accessory kit.
(use item Ⓔto install mounting
bracket on wall)
2. For safe and firm mounting, make
at least 4 drill holes in a triangular
manner as demonstrated on right.

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Attaching Inverter
1Lift inverter slightly higher than
bracket; Make sure all fixing points
on back are at correct positions
2Attach inverter on bracket
3Hang inverter on bracket slowly
4Fix lock caps with screws from
accessory kit
Checking
1. All supporting points are firm
2. Lock caps are tightened with
screws
3. Inverter is well installed and
secured on wall
6.5 Wire Connections
Opening Front Cover
1. Remove the 4 screws on cover as
shown on right
2. Take off the cover gently
Overview of Connection Area
Lock Caps