YASKAWA XGI 1000-65/65 Operating instructions

Commercial 1000VDC String Inverter
SOLECTRIA XGI™1000
Installation and Operation Guide
Models: XGI 1000-65/65
XGI 1000-60/65
XGI 1000-60/60

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Important Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................................................4
Hazard Symbols.......................................................................................................................................................4
Symbols on Labels...................................................................................................................................................5
General Safety Messages........................................................................................................................................ 6
Status Panel.............................................................................................................................................................8
Overview .........................................................................................................................................................................9
Intended Use...........................................................................................................................................................9
Inverter Features...................................................................................................................................................10
Inverter Protections..............................................................................................................................................10
Communication Overview.....................................................................................................................................11
Inverter Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................11
Labels ....................................................................................................................................................................12
Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................................13
Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................15
Installation Sequence Overview............................................................................................................................15
Mechanical Installation.........................................................................................................................................16
Electrical Installation AC........................................................................................................................................27
Electrical Installation DC .......................................................................................................................................34
Communication Installation..................................................................................................................................41
Communication and I/O Ports (XGI-1000 Only)....................................................................................................49
Resealing the Wiring Box ..............................................................................................................................................50
Startup...........................................................................................................................................................................52
Startup Steps for a Single Inverter........................................................................................................................52
Graphical User Interface ...............................................................................................................................................54
XGI Terminology....................................................................................................................................................54
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Overview..............................................................................................................54
Menu Structure.....................................................................................................................................................60
Firmware Updates.........................................................................................................................................................61
Communication Commissioning ...................................................................................................................................62
Operation......................................................................................................................................................................63
Inverter Start-Up...................................................................................................................................................63

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Inverter Shutdown ................................................................................................................................................63
Maintenance and Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................64
Event Codes...........................................................................................................................................................64
Servicing the Fans.................................................................................................................................................69
WiFi Connection Error...........................................................................................................................................70
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................71
General Specifications...........................................................................................................................................71
Voltage and Frequency Limits and Trip Times......................................................................................................72
Temperature and Altitude ....................................................................................................................................74
Enclosure...............................................................................................................................................................75
Options..........................................................................................................................................................................76
Wiring Box Configurations ....................................................................................................................................76
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................................78
Warranty and RMA Instructions ...........................................................................................................................78
Datasheet..............................................................................................................................................................78
Contact Information..............................................................................................................................................78

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Important Safety Instructions
Hazard Symbols
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE !
Indicates a hazardous condition, which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.
INFO ✔
Indicates important supplementary information to use the product effectively.

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Symbols on Labels
Table 1-1 Explanation of Symbols on Labels
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
DC Signal
AC Signal
Equipment Ground
Phase
Off
On
Refer to Operating Instructions
Caution: Risk of Electric Shock
Caution: Risk of Electric Shock
Timed Discharge

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General Safety Messages
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard: Components with hazardous voltage and energy will electrocute operator. Operator shall avoid
touching live components with hazardous voltage and energy..
WARNING
Unqualified Operator Hazard: Operator may cause a hazardous situation by making incorrect installation or wiring
connections. A qualified technician shall do all installation and wiring connections to comply with all local, national, and
country specific guidelines for safety.
Electrical Shock Hazard: Operator may contact components with hazardous voltage and energy. Use proper safety
equipment including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when de-energizing the unit. De-energize the unit, wait 5
minutes, and verify the absence of voltage before opening the equipment or removing any protective shields.
NOTICE !
General Damage to Equipment: Attempting to service the inverter improperly may result in damage. Contact Yaskawa
Solectria Solar Technical Support for maintenance.
INFO ✔
Read and Follow Instructions: Failure to read and follow instructions may void the warranty. Install the inverter
according to the instructions in this manual.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions for models:
XGI 1000-65/65
XGI 1000-60/65
XGI 1000-60/60

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Status Panel
The Status Panel consists of five LED icons that provide useful information to the user regarding the current state of the
inverter. The Status Panel is shown in Figure 1-1 and the icon symbols are defined in Table 1-2.
Figure 1-1 Status Panel
Table 1-2 Explanation of Symbols on Status Panel
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
Ready (Yellow)
On: Inverter is initialized and ready to operate
Off: Inverter is not ready to operate
Network and Communication (Yellow)
On: Network and communication services are working properly
Off: Network and communication services are offline
Power (Yellow)
On: Inverter is generating AC power
Off: Inverter is not generating AC power
Maintenance (Yellow)
On: Inverter requires maintenance or service
Off: Inverter does not require maintenance or service
Power Fault (Red)
On: Power fault that requires service and may be a hazard
Off: There is no power fault

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Overview
Intended Use
The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is a grid-tied, photovoltaic (PV), three phase inverter, suitable for use in commercial or utility-
scale installations. The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is an integral part of a typical PV installation, which typically includes PV
modules, DC power distribution equipment, a PV inverter, and AC power distribution equipment. The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000
converts solar power (DC) to 480VAC power suitable for use in buildings and back feeding onto the electrical grid. The
SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is an ideal product for use in rooftop, carport, or ground mount installations where quality and
performance are paramount.
The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is not intended for use in micro-grid or off-grid applications. Although successful integration into
AC-couple systems is possible, Yaskawa Solectria Solar does not support or provide guidance for use in this type of
application.
The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is proudly manufactured in our Buffalo Grove IL facility and is compliant with the Buy American
Act (BAA).
Figure 2-1 Inverter Usage

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Inverter Features
CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY
3 - Level
HIGH EFFICIENCY
Max 98.2%, CEC 98%
GRID ADAPTABILITY
Supports multiple grid trip setpoints
Adjustable reactive power
Adjustable power factor (PF) ±0.85
Remote power curtailment
ETHERNET CONNECTIVITY
Modbus TCP/IP over Ethernet
USER INTERFACE (UI)
Wifi UI accessible with smart device
MULTICHANNEL MPPT CONFIGURATION
4 MPPT zones
1 MPPT zones
PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE
NEMA Type 4X
Corrosion resistant aluminum
Rated for indoor and outdoor use
EASY INTEGRATION
Integrated AC and DC switches
16 fused input positions
Accommodates wide range of AC/DC conductors
Compatible with approved external combiner boxes
Inverter Protections
DC POLARITY
Reverse polarity protection on DC inputs
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
ARC FAULT
DC series arc fault detection
ANTI-ISLANDING
Slip mode anti-islanding detection
OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION
Integrated input and output over-voltage protection
OVER CURRENT PROTECTION
Input over-current protection
CONTINUOUSLY MONITORED VARIABLES
DC input insulation resistance with respect to ground
AC output voltage and frequency
Leakage current to ground
Internal ambient temperature
IGBT module temperature

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Communication Overview
The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 utilizes an advanced communication platform that can be accessed over WIFI using a smart
device, or over Ethernet using a PC. This provides the user with a single point of access to all inverters within a network,
without needing to travel the site to interact with individual inverters.
The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is compatible with Solectria’s SolrenView with no additional hardware required. Yaskawa
Solectria also supports integration with other third party monitoring platforms. For a complete list of compatible
monitoring visit www.solectria.com.
Figure 2-2 Communications Overview
Inverter Diagrams
Figure 2-3 SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 Inverter (Left) and Wiring Box (Right)

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Labels
The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 has labels on the Power Head and Wire Box. Both labels are located on the right hand side of
the enclosure. Do not deface these labels as they contain important information required for warranty service. The label
on the Power Head shows the inverter specifications and FCC compliance, see (Figure 2-7).
Figure 2-4 Example Power Head Labels for SOLECTRIA XGI 1000-60/60 (Left) and SOLECTRIA XGI 1000-65/65 (Right)
The label on the Wiring Box shows the Model, the order code (C/C), the Enclosure Type, and Serial Number (Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5 Example Label for XGI 1000 Wiring Box
The Model code contains important information about the Wiring Box configuration; see Table 2-1 for the Model code
Matrix.
Table 2-1 Model Matrix
MODEL EXAMPLE: WB-1000-16X15A-L-IND
MODEL TYPE
WB = Wire Box
VOLTAGE
1000 = 1000VDC
NUMBER OF FUSE POSITIONS
16X = 16 positive fuses, 16 negative fuses
FUSE RATINGS
15A = 15 amp fuses
20A = 20 amp fuses
AC LUG SIZE
L = Large AC lug option, if present
MPPT CONFIGURATION
IND = Independent, 4 MPPT zones
COM = Combined, 1 MPPT zones

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Unpacking
The SOLECTRIA XGI inverter ships in two boxes, the Wiring Box and the Power Head (ordered separately) secured to a
pallet. Prior to installation, be sure to store the packaged inverter(s) out of the elements, the inverter enclosures are not
NEMA Type 4X rated until fully installed. Storage temperatures are -40°F to +167°F (-40°C to +75°C). Open the boxes
carefully to avoid damaging the contents.
NOTICE !
Store Packaged Inverter Properly: Never expose packaged inverters to rain, water, snow, or other elements that may
damage the electronics. The Power Head and Wiring Box are not NEMA Type 4X rated until fully installed. Failure to
store the inverters properly will result in property damage that is not covered under warranty.
INFO ✔
Do Not Discard Packaging Before Removing all Contents: There are multiple components in each box, check packaging
thoroughly before discarding.
A complete inverter ships with the components show in Error! Reference source not found., and described in Table 2-3.
Table 2-2 Contents of Inverter Assembly
IDENTIFIER
PART
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
A
Power Head
1
Inverter Power Head, top
B
Wire Box
1
Inverter Wire Box, bottom
A
B
C
E
F
G
H
A
I
J
K
L
D

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C
Mounting Bracket Assembly
1
Mounting Bracket assembly, 3 pieces
D
M5 x 0.8, Nut
4
Mouthing Bracket nut, M5x0.8 SS Nut
E
Shield
1
Front shield, between Power Head and Wire Box
F
Antenna Adapter, WIFI
1
WIFI antenna for GUI
G
Antenna, WIFI
1
90° coaxial WIFI antenna adapter, male to female
H
2-Position Jumper
1
2 position jumper, neutral to ground bonding
I
M5 x 0.8, Nut
4
Inverter Box to Wiring Box, M5x0.8, SS nut
J
M5 x 0.8, Screw
4
Inverter Box to Wiring Box, M5x0.8, 16mm long, SS screw
K
M5 x 0.8, Screw
2
Front shield, M5x0.8, 12mm long, SS screw
L
M6 x 1.0, Screw
2
Mounting Bracket, Wire Box, M6x1.0, 12mm Long, SS screw
Table 2-3 Contents of Boxes

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Installation
Before attempting to install the SOLECTRIA XGI 1000TM read Section 3 in its entirety.
WARNING
Read These Instructions: Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in personal injury or death. Read
this section in its entirety before attempting to install a SOLECTRIA XGI 1000.
NOTICE !
Improper Installation Will Void Warranty: This section includes important information regarding the proper
installation environment and mechanical and electrical requirements. Failure to follow these instructions will void the
warranty.
This Installation Section is broken into four sub-sections, Mechanical Installation,
INFO ✔
Antenna Orientation: the WIFI antenna must remain vertical, regardless of the installation angle.
Electrical Installation AC, Electrical Installation DC, and Communication Installation. Each subsection begins with general
requirements and guidelines which must be considered when designing a system and planning the installation. Each sub-
section is concluded with detailed systematic instructions to install the SOLECTRIA XGI 1000TM.
Installation Sequence Overview
1. Assemble and install the Mounting Bracket.
2. Install the Wiring Box to the bottom portion of the mounting bracket.
CAUTION
Lifting Heavy Object Hazard: Proper lifting technique must be used in order to avoid injuries. Use a two-man lift to
install the Power Head.
3. Install the Power Head on the mounting bracket above the Wiring Box.
4. Connect the Power Head and Wiring Box together.
5. Connect the antenna to the Power Head using the 90 degree coaxial connection.
6. Confirm that the site AC breaker is set to OFF.
7. Remove the cover of the Wiring Box and the plastic shields.
8. Land the AC conductors from the grid in the Wiring Box to the AC terminal block ensuring a Positive Phase rotation.
9. Land the input PV circuit conductors in the Wiring Box by connecting to either;
a. The DC fuse holders
b. The DC input zone bus bars (for use with external combiner boxes only), see Section 3.4.6 for more details.

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10. Land the communication conductors.
11. Install conduit foam in all conduit entrances.
12. Replace the plastic shields and the cover of the Wiring Box.
Mechanical Installation
Inverter Environment
The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000 is equipped with a NEMA Type 4X rated, Polyester Powder-Coated Aluminum enclosure suitable
for outdoor installation in many different climates. Select the mounting location appropriately taking into consideration,
snow, wind, rain, direct sun, pests, vegetation growth, and any other local environmental conditions. To increase the
products life span, it’s recommended that the inverter be installed out of direct sunlight; for example, under a shade
structure, on a north facing building, or on north facing racking. Never install inverters in areas that are prone to flooding,
standing water, prolonged snow coverage, or near explosive or flammable materials.
WARNING
Exposion or Fire Hazard: Electrical devices can cause fires. Never install in areas prone to explosive gasses, liquids, or
in close proximity to flammable materials.
NOTICE !
Installation Must Maintain NEMA Type 4X Rating: It is the responsibility of the installer to maintain the NEMA Type 4X
rating of the enclosure. Failure to maintain the NEMA Type 4X rating will void the warranty.
NOTICE !
Improper Installation Will Void Warranty: Never install the inverter in areas that are prone to flooding, standing water,
or prolonged snow coverage. It is important to ensure the cooling fans and exhaust remain clear from obstructions at
all times.
INFO ✔
Temperature Derating: The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000TM is rated for a wide range of operating temperatures. When installed
in environments that may experience ambient temperatures near or above the maximum rated temperature 122F (50C)
(XGI-100 60/60), or 113F (45C) (XGI-100 60/65, XGI-100 65/65), it is best to keep the inverter out of direct sunlight to
minimize temperature de-rating and extend product life.

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Figure 3-1 Acceptable Inverter Environments (Left to Right): Shaded, Direct Sunlight, and Rain
Inverter Mounting Angle and Orientation
The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000TM must be installed vertically. When possible install inverters under cover or in a north facing
orientation.
The inverter Power Head must be installed above the inverter Wire Box, never install the inverter upside down. The
bottom edge of Wiring Box must remain horizontal (perpendicular to a plumb line), no side-to-side tilting is permitted.
Figure 3-2 Inverter Mounted INCORRECTLY with Power Head below the Wiring Box, upside down (Left) and Not Parallel to Ground,
tilted (Right)

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Inverter Dimensions
The dimensions of the SOLECTRIA XGI 1000TM are shown in Figure 3-3. For a more detailed drawing, visit
www.solectria.com to download the Customer Interface Drawing, available as a .pdf or .dwg.
Figure 3-3 Inverter Dimensions

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Inverter Spacing
It is important to allow ample spacing for ventilation, wire management, and service. The minimum spacing
requirements are shown in the following sections for different installation types. Always keep the clearance area
(designated with a dashed line) free from debris, plants, and other obstructions.
NOTICE !
Improper Installation Will Void Warranty: The requirements defined in this section are the minimum allowable
clearances. In areas that experience deep snows, heavy rain, excessive heat, or excessive vegetation growth, it may be
necessary to increase spacing. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the clearance area remains free from
debris, plants, and other obstructions at all times.
Flat Surface, Vertical
Figure 3-4 Inverter Minimum Spacing, and Clearance Area

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Mounting
A mounting bracket is provided with each SOLECTRIA XGI 1000TM, shown in Figure 3-5. Direct mounting to any surface
without using the provided mounting bracket is not permitted. The mounting bracket must be securely attached to a
structurally sound, flat surface. Acceptable surfaces include; U-channel metal racking (such as Unistrut), concrete, or other
non-flammable surfaces.
The total installed weight of the SOLECTRIA XGI 1000TM is 186 lbs (84.4kg). It is the responsibility of the installer to perform
a structural analysis of the intended mounting surface.
NOTICE !
Improper Installation Will Void Warranty
Always use the provided mounting bracket secured to a structurally sound surface.
Never modify the inverter Power Head or Wiring Box enclosure, doing so will void the warranty
CAUTION
Improper Installation may result in Property Damage or Personal Injury
Never install the inverter directly to drywall unless attached to a structural member.
Installing the inverter without the mounting bracket may result in property damage or personal injury.
The Mounting Bracket has four (4) holes, shown in Figure 3-5, to allow the mounting bracket to be secured the substrate.
Use M10 or 7/16th mounting fasteners (not included), torque to the proper specifications.
INFO ✔
Mounting Hardware is Not Included: The SOLECTRIA XGI 1000TM is not supplied with fasteners to attach the Mounting
Bracket to the substrate. These must be purchased separately.