PV Powered StarInverter PVP1100 Datasheet

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INSTALLATION QUICK START
Grid Tied Residential Inverter Models
PVP1100, PVP2000, PVP2500, PVP2800, PVP3000,
PVP3500, PVP4600, PVP4800, and PVP5200
This Quick Start Guide provides basic information for installing the
PV Powered Grid Tied Residential Inverter.
Product Package
Your inverter comes with the following:
sInstallation and Operations Manual
sInstallation Quick Start Guide
sSystem Warranty Checklist
sPositive and Negative Grounding Jumpers
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all safety warnings and instructions before installing or operating the Inverter.
The Installation and Operations Manual contains important instructions for the
PV Powered Grid Tied Residential Inverter product line that must be followed
during installation and maintenance of these Inverters.
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Install the Inverter
The following steps give you a quick overview of how to install
and commission your Inverter. For more details, please refer to
the Installation and Operations Manual.
1. Level and secure the Inverter mounting bracket
to the wall. One of the brackets shown at right
is provided, depending on the Inverter size.
Figure 1
2. Hang the Inverter on the mounting bracket,
being careful not to damage the Inverter display.
Figure 2
3. With the lid removed, secure the Inverter cabinet to
the mounting bracket. The mounting screw location
is inside the cabinet and below the power board.
Figure 3
4. Wire the AC.
sPerform a tug check on each wire to verify proper insertion.
Figure 4
5. Wire the DC circuit(s).
sFollow recommended practices and isolate both POS and NEG conductors
all the way to the Inverter.
sSingle series has one POS and NEG at DC input.
sTwo parallel series have two POS and two NEG at DC input.
sPerform a tug check on each wire to verify proper insertion.
Figure 5
T Bracket
A
C input
DC input –Single Series
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NOTE: In the PVP1100 unit, Line 1 is the only phase voltage wire,
Line 2 is the neutral, and Line 3 is the AC Ground.
V Bracket
Mounting Screw

Commission the Inverter
When you turn on the Inverter for the first time, complete
these steps in the following sequence:
1. Make sure the Inverter is disconnected from the input source(s) by verifying
both AC/DC disconnects are open.
2. Verify DC Voc voltages are within specified ranges as determined by the
system design.
3. Determine the system’s DC polarity as recommended by the PV
module manufacturer.
sThe polarity determines which grounding jumper you will install.
4. Install the grounding jumper.
sRemove the ground fault fuse.
sCheck the fuse’s continuity.
sInstall either the Negative or Positive grounding jumper
(depending on DC polarity).
Figure 6
Figure 7
5. Perform a ground fault check; see section 3.1 of the Installation
and Operation Manual. Locate and remove any ground
fault before proceeding.
6. Re-install the GFI Fuse.
7. Secure the lid of the Inverter and energize the system.
POS -Red WireNEG - Black Wire
GFI Fuse Holder DC input terminals
NEG Bonding Jumper
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Start Up the Inverter
1. Turn the AC breaker ON.
sVerify that the RED LED is illuminated (upper left corner of front panel).
sConfirm that the PV array open circuit voltage is at or below the level
specified in table 2.4 of the Installation and Operations Manual.
2. Turn the DC disconnect ON.
sAfter five minutes, the Inverter will start to produce power if
adequate sunlight is present.
3. Check the LED indicator(s) lights to make sure the Inverter is
operating properly:
sGREEN LED – operating safely
sFlashing RED LED – fault condition
sSolid RED - the Inverter is turned OFF.
NOTE: If there is a Fault or Unsafe condition, refer to the Troubleshooting
section of the Installation and Operations Manual.
150 SW Scalehouse Loop #101, Bend, OR 97702
P: 541.312.3832 sF: 541.383.2348
www.pvpowered.com
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