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    PVP1800, PVP2800 Installation and Operation Manual PV Powered Delivering Tomorrow’s Solar Technology . . . Today PV Powered LLC 18-28-405[...]

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    StarInverter PVP1800, PVP2800 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION 3 2.0 INSTALLATION 4 2.1 S ELECTING A L OCATION FOR THE S TAR I NVERTER 4 2.2 M OUNTING THE S TAR I NVERTER 5 2.2.A STEPS TO MOU NT THE STARINVE RTER 5 2.3 E LECTRICAL C ONNECTION 7 2.3.A GROUNDING 8 2.3.B CONNECTING THE STARI NVERTER TO THE ELECTRICAL [...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety. Improper use may result in potential electrical shock or burns. Please read and follow all instructions for installatio n, use and servicing of this product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for the [...]

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    1.0 INTRODUCTION The PV Powered StarIn verter is a utility interact ive inverter for photov oltaic (PV) systems. The StarInverter is tied to an electrical source provided by the local u tility company (i.e. on-grid), as well as to the photovoltaic syst em. The StarInverter contains everything needed to convert the DC voltage generated by the solar [...]

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    2.0 INSTALLATION 2.1 Selecting a Location for the StarInverter In choosing a location for th e StarInverter, consideration should be given to the f ollowing criteria: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The heat sink temperatures can exceed 158 degrees (70 ° C). The StarInverter must be installed so that the top of the un it will not come into cont act with perso[...]

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    2.2 Mounting the StarInverter The StarInverter shou ld be mounted vertically to a flat, solid su rface such as wallboard, concrete or wood siding. T he inverter should be located in close proximity to the solar panels to minimize the DC wi re length. The two mounting brackets provided make mo unting the StarInverter quick and simple. There is one b[...]

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    4. Attach the lower bracket to the inverter using the two screws provided. 5. Insert the two mounting screws throug h the mounting h oles located below the power board at the bottom of the cabinet and tigh ten securely. Figure 3 5. Carefully bring the inverter right side up and hang it on the upper bracket. 6. Verify inverter is level. Seal the upp[...]

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    2.3 Electrical Connection Do not proceed with the electric al connection of the StarInverter until it has been properly mounted. WARNING: Electrical connections must be do ne in accordance with local electrical codes and the National Electri cal Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70. Use 10 AWG, minimum 90 ° (194 ° F), copper wire for all PVP1800 and PVP2800 [...]

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    2.3.a Grounding ♦ ♦ A single point ground con nection is located in the low er right hand side of th e StarInverter cabinet. The PV panel ground ing wire is terminated there. The AC ground connection is terminat ed next to the Li ne and Line 2/Neutral connections on the circuit board. The PV ground is bolted to the cabinet wi th a ¼-20 bolt. ([...]

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    Figure 7: AC and PV Grounding 2.3.b Connecting the StarInverter to the Electrical Grid Inside the StarInverter are two circuit boards: ♦ ♦ The Control Board The Power Distribution Board with a D-sub socket or an optional terminal block for communications to a pe rsonal computer and: • The AC connection terminal • The DC connection terminal [...]

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    WARNING: Make sure the main 120/208/240 V breaker at the circuit breaker panel is switched off before you connect the AC terminal block. To wire the StarInv erter to the main ut ility grid, follow the st eps outlined below (refer t o Figure 8): 1. Run the conduit from the main breaker panel to the bottom of the StarInverter and insert the fitting i[...]

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    2.3.c Connecting DC Wires/PV Panels WARNING: Before proceeding with the DC wiring, completely cover the surface of all PV-arrays with dark materi al to avoid the production of electrical current . WARNING: Make sure the polarity and the PV panel voltage between the + and the – cable connectors of the PV panels are correct. Then connect the panels[...]

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    7. Confirm that the DC disconnect is turn ed off and remove the material from the array. With a voltmeter, check the PV array positive leads and confirm that the voltage is positive when referenced to the negative leads. The reading sh ould match your series Voc total. Figure 10: DC Wiring PV Powered LLC 12 18-28-405[...]

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    2.3.d Connecting Communications (Optional Step) To connect the communications and load the software, follow the steps outlined below (Refer to Figures 11 and 12): 1. Hardwire the communication s cable to the communication terminal, or pl ug in the D-sub cable to the serial port. Figure 11: Communications located on the Power Distribution Board Seri[...]

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    3.0 OPERATION 3.1 Start Up Procedures for the StarInverter WARNING : Before turning on the StarInverter ensure that the front panel is closed properly. WARNING: The heat sink can reach temperatures in excess of 158º (70ºC). Care must be taken to not touch the heat sink when in use. Nothing should be placed on top of the heat sink. Starting up the[...]

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    The StarInverter is continuously monitoring : 1. The AC grid connection to ensure the AC voltage and frequency lev els are within safe operating limits (per UL an d NEC specifications). 2. The DC PV panel input(s) to ensure sa fe operating conditions (per UL an d NEC specifications). 3. The StarInvert er itself to ensure only saf e operating condit[...]

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    3.3 PVP Command Center PV Powered has designed a re volutionary software program, the PVP Command Center. The Command Ce[...]

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    If you are monitoring your inverter fr om a remote location (see figure 15): 1) Select Client un der Remote Mode. 2) Select an available Com port (this may be selected automatically for you). 3) Under Remote Server (Client Mode) en ter the IP Address and Port of the host Server (noted above). 4) Click on Apply. Figure 13: Communication Setup Figure[...]

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    3.3.a Data Logging with the PVP Command Center Information obtained by the PVP Command Ce nter is easily exported to an Excel spreadsheet where the following data is logged in one-minute incremen ts: • Date • Time • Utility RMS Voltage • PV RMS Current • PV DC In Voltage • Power Out (AC Watts) • Heat Sink Temperature To activate the E[...]

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    4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING If the StarInverter’s “STAND BY” LED remain s solid red or blinking red for a prolonged period (more than 24 hours), the AC breaker or AC disconnect should be turned to the OFF position for 1 minute and then returned to the ON position. After reset, if both AC and DC operational specificat ions are met, the red LE D is OFF[...]

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    For example: EX 1: Fault Code 1000 0000 0480 The first code indicates this is a voltage fault of some kind. The 4 in code three indicate an AC over voltage. The 8 in code three indicate the AC frequency was out of bounds. EX 2: Fault Code 8004 0000 0000 The 8 in the first code indicate a power module fault. The 4 in the first code indicate a heatsi[...]

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    5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications PVP1800 PVP2800 Maximum System Voltage 360VDC 450VDC Operating DC Voltage Range 120-360VDC 208: 180VDC-390VDC 240: 200VDC-390VDC Maximum DC Operating Current 15A 15A Maximum Array Short Circuit Current (DC) 15A 15A Operating AC Voltage Range 106V-132V 208: 183V-229V 240: 211V-264V Operating Frequency Range 59.3Hz-6[...]

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    6.0 LIMITED WARRANTY PV Powered, LLC provides a limited warranty that covers defects of your StarInverter caused by material or manufacturing faults . The warranty period is for 10 years and begins on the date of purchase by the original end user. This limited warranty is made only to the original purch aser of the StarInverter, and is not transfer[...]

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    ALL CAUSES OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO PV POWERED FOR THE STARINVERTER. PV POWERED WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU UNDER ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITI VE DAMAGES, EVEN IF PV POWERED HAS BEEN ADVISED OF T[...]

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    On the packaging please include the following: 1. The Return Authorization Number supplied by PV Powered clearly marked on the outside of the box. 2. A return address where the product can be shipped. 3. A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours. 4. A brief description of the proble m. Ship the product prepaid to the address[...]

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    Notes: PV Powered LLC 25 18-28-405[...]

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    PV Powered LLC 26 18-28-405[...]

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    PV Powered Delivering Tomorrow’s Solar Technology . . . Today PV Powered, LLC 160 SW Scalehouse Loop, #208 Bend, OR 97702 Phone 541-312-3832 • Fax 541-383-2348 www.pvpowered.com[...]