ABB PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD User Manual

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1- Introduction and general information
Contents
Introduction and general information ............................................................................................... 4
Warranty and Supply Conditions ..........................................................................................................4
Not included in the supply ....................................................................................................... 4
Contents ..................................................................................................................................................5
Reference number index .......................................................................................................................8
Graphical representation of references ...............................................................................................8
Scope and target audience ....................................................................................................................9
Purpose and document structure ...........................................................................................9
List of appendix documents ....................................................................................................9
Operator and maintenance personnel skills/prerequisites .....................................................9
Symbols ad signs .................................................................................................................................10
Field of use, general conditions ........................................................................................................11
Intended or allowed use ........................................................................................................ 11
Limits in field of use ............................................................................................................... 11
Improper or prohibited use ................................................................................................... 11
Characteristics ................................................................................................................................. 12
General conditions ...............................................................................................................................12
Models and range of equipment .........................................................................................................13
Identification of the equipment and the manufacturer ..........................................................14
Characteristics and technical data .....................................................................................................16
Tightening torques ................................................................................................................18
Overall dimensions ...............................................................................................................18
Bracket dimensions ...............................................................................................................19
Efficiency curves ..................................................................................................................................20
Power derating ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Power derating due to environmental conditions .................................................................22
Power reduction due to the input voltage .............................................................................23
Characteristics of a photovoltaic generator ......................................................................................24
Strings and Arrays ................................................................................................................. 24
Description of the equipment ..............................................................................................................25
Operating diagram ................................................................................................................25
Connection of several inverters together .............................................................................. 26
Notes on the sizing of the system .........................................................................................26
Functionality and components of the equipment ................................................................. 27
Topographic diagram of the equipment ................................................................................28
Safety devices ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Anti-Islanding ........................................................................................................................30
Ground fault of the photovoltaic panels ................................................................................30
Other safety devices .............................................................................................................30
Safety and accident prevention ..................................................................................................... 31
Safety information and instructions ..................................................................................................31
Hazardous areas and operations .......................................................................................................32
Environmental conditions and risks ......................................................................................32
Signs and Labels ..................................................................................................................32
Thermal hazard ....................................................................................................................33
Clothing and protective devices for staff ...............................................................................33
Residual risks .......................................................................................................................................34
Table of residual risks ...........................................................................................................34

ABB PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	PVI-3.0-TL-OUTD
Category	Inverter
Language	English