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In addition to what is explained below, the safety and installation information provided in the

installation manual must be read and followed. The technical documentation and the interface

and management software for the product are available at the website.

The device must be used in the manner described in the manual. If this is not the case the

safety devices guaranteed by the inverter might be ineffective.

Quick Installation Guide

PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-OUTD

ABB Solar inverters

Labels and SymbolsInverter Models and Components

Lifting and transport

Choice of installation location

Assembly Instruction

List of supplied components

Choice of installation location

Input conguration (DC)

The labels on the inverter have the Agency marking, main technical data and identication of the equipment and manufacturer

dc max

dc MPP

dc, Full Power

sc max

acr

ac max

acr (cos

±0.9)

acr (cos

= 1)

MODEL:

PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD

IP65

5 minutes

600 V

90 - 580 V

2x10 A

160 - 530 V

2x12.5 A

Made in Italy

DINVVDE 0126-1-1

PROTECTIVE CLASS: I

230 V 1Ø

50 Hz

3000W @ 45°C amb.

3000 W @ 50°C amb.

14.5 A

-25 to +60 °C

-13 to +140 °F

SOLAR INVERTER

www.abb.com/solar

dc max

dc MPP

dc, Full Power

sc max

acr

ac max

acr (cos

±0.9)

acr (cos

= 1)

MODEL:

PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD

IP65

5 minutes

600 V

90 - 580 V

2x16 A

120 - 530 V

2x20 A

Made in Italy

DINVVDE 0126-1-1

PROTECTIVE CLAS S: I

230 V 1Ø

50 Hz

3600W @ 50°C amb.

3600 W @ 55°C amb.

17.2 A(*)

(*): 16 A for UK G83 Version

-25 to +60 °C

-13 to +140 °F

SOLAR INVERTER

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dc max

dc MPP

dc, Full Power

sc max

acr

ac max

acr (cos

±0.9)

acr (cos

= 1)

MODEL:

PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD

IP65

5 minutes

600 V

90 - 580 V

2x16 A

140 - 530 V

2x20 A

Made in Italy

DINVVDE 0126-1-1

PROTECTIVE CLAS S: I

230 V 1Ø

50 Hz

4200W @ 45°C amb.

4200 W @ 50°C amb.

20 A

-25 to +60 °C

-13 to +140 °F

SOLAR INVERTER

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The labels attached to the equipment must NOT be removed, damaged, dirtied, hidden,etc...

If the service password is requested, the eld to be used is the serial number -SN: YYWWSSSSSS-

In the manual and/or in some cases on the equipment, the danger or hazard zones are indicated with signs, labels, symbols or icons.

Always refer to instruction

manual

General warning - Important

safety information

Hazardous voltage Hot surfaces

IP65

Protection rating of

equipment

Temperature range

Without isolation

transformer

Direct and alternating

currents, respectively

Positive pole and negative

pole of the input voltage

(DC)

Always use safety clothing

and/or personal safety

devices

Point of connection for

grounding protection

Time need to discharge

stored energy

Inverter model

Inverter Part Number

Inverter Serial Number

Week/Year of manufacture

PVI-X.X-TL-OUTD-Y

P/N:PPPPPPPPPPP

WO:XXXXXXX

SO:SXXXXXXXX Q1

SN:YYWWSSSSSS WK:WWYY

The models of inverter to which this guide refers are available in 3 power ratings: 3.0 kW, 3.6 kW and 4.2 kW.

The only difference in terms of components between the three power levels is the number of input connectors: 2 pairs in PVI-3.0/3.6-TL-OUTD models; 3 (2x MPPT1

and 1x MPPT2) pairs in PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD models. Two types are available for each model: Standard or with DC disconnect switch (Version -S).

STANDARD VERSION - S VERSION

05 06 07 08

17 18 19 20

1509 10 11 12 13 14

1716 18 19 20

1509 10 11 12 13 14

UNO

POWER

ALARM

GFI

ESC

DOWN

ENTER

Main components

Bracket

Front cover

DC Input terminal block

Signal terminal block

Input connectors (MPPT1)

Locking screw

LED Panel

AC Output terminal block

RJ45 Connectors

Input connectors (MPPT2)

Heat sink

Display

Channel conguration switch

RS485 line termination switch

AC cable gland

DSP Reprogramming

connectors

Keyboard

Internal battery

DC Disconnect switch

Service cable glands

Available components Quantity

Bracket for wall mounting 1

Bolts and screws for wall mounting 2 + 2

M6x10 screw 1

D.18 Washer 3

L-key, TORX TX20 1

M20 Cable gland 1

M25 Cable gland 1

Available components Quantity

Two-hole gasket for M20 signal cable

glands and cap TGM58

1 + 1

Jumpers for conguration of the

parallel input channels

Connector for the connection of the

communication and control signals

Male quick t connectors

2 (3.0/3.6 kW)

3 (4.2 kW)

Female quick t connectors

2 (3.0/3.6 kW)

3 (4.2 kW)

In addition to what is explained in this guide, the safety and installation information provided in the installation manual must be read and followed.

The technical documentation and the interface and management software for the product are available at the website.

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ABB solar inverters

Technical documentations 1

Transport and handling

Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with by suitable ways and means for protecting the

components from violent shocks, humidity, vibration, etc.

Lifting

The means used for lifting must be suitable to bear the weight of the equipment.

Unpacking and checking

The components of the packaging must be disposed on in accordance with the regulations in force in the country of

installation.

When you open the package, check that the equipment is undamaged and make sure all the components are present.

If you nd any defects or damage, stop unpacking and consult the carrier, and also promptly inform the Service ABB.

Equipment weight

Model Mass weight

PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD

PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD-S

PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD

PVI-3.6-TL-OUTD-S

PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD

PVI-4.2-TL-OUTD-S

17.5 Kg

UNO

POWER

ALARM

GFI

ESC

DOWN

ENTER

Environmental checks

- Consult the technical data to check the environmental parameters to be observed

- Installation of the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight must be avoided as it may cause:

1. power limitation phenomena in the inverter (with a resulting decreased energy production by the system)

2. premature wear of the electrical/electromechanical components

3. premature wear of the mechanical components (gaskets) and of the user interface (display)

- Do not install in small closed rooms where air cannot circulate freely

- To avoid overheating, always make sure the ow of air around the inverter is not blocked

- Do not install in places where gases or ammable substances may be present

- Do not install in rooms where people live or where the prolonged presence of people or animals is expected,

because of the noise (about 50dB(A) at 1 m) that the inverter makes during operation

Installations above 2000 metres

On account of the rarefaction of the air (at high altitudes), particular conditions may occur:

- Less efcient cooling and therefore a greater likelihood of the device going into derating because of high internal

temperatures

- Reduction in the dielectric resistance of the air that, in the presence of high operating voltages (DC input), can

create electric arcs (discharges) that can reach the point of damaging the inverter

All installations at altitudes of over 2000 metres must be assessed case by case with the ABB Service

department.

Installation position

- Install on a wall or strong structure capable of bearing the weight of the equipment

- Install in safe, easy to reach places

- If possible, install at eye-level so that the display and status LEDs can be seen easily

- Install at a height that considers the heaviness of the equipment

- Install vertically with a maximum inclination of +/- 5°

- Choose a place with enough space around the unit to permit easy installation and

removal of the object from the mounting surfaces; comply with the indicated minimum

distances

- For a multiple installation, position the inverters side by side; if the space available does

not allow this arrangement, position the inverters in a staggered arrangement as shown

in the gure so that heat dissipation is not affected by other inverters

Final installation of the inverter must not compromise access to any disconnection

devices that may be located externally.

Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions available on the website and

evaluate any possible exclusion due to improper installation.

10cm

All versions of the inverter are equipped with two input channels (therefore with double maximum power point tracker MPPT) independent of each other,

which can however be connected in parallel using a single MPPT.

Conguration of independent channels (default conguration)

This conguration involves the use of the two input channels (MPPT) in

independent mode.

This means that the jumpers between the two channels (positive and negative)

of the DC input terminal block

must not be installed and the switch

located on the main board must be set to “IND”.

Conguration of parallel-connected channels

This conguration uses the two input channels (MPPT) connected in parallel. This means that the jumpers between the two channels (positive and negative)

of the DC input terminal block

must be installed and the switch

located on the main board must be set to “PAR”.

Wall/Pole mounting

During installation, do not place the inverter with its front facing towards the ground.

- Position the bracket

so that it is perfectly level on the wall and use it as a boring template.

- Make the 2 holes required, using a drill with a 10 mm diameter bit. The depth of the holes should be about

70 mm. On the bracket

there are 5 holes with which to secure it: just 2 are enough to support the inverter if

installed on stable, robust supports.

- Secure the bracket to the wall