Xantrex Technology PV100S-480 installation manual System Neutral Requirements

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Wiring - General

 

 

Chassis Ground

The chassis ground is a copper bus bar in the Main Inverter Enclosure and has

 

3/8-16" bolts for terminating the AC ground. The ground conductor size depends

 

on the size of the main circuit breaker.

 

NEC Table 250.122 (Ninth Edition) requires that the ground conductor be at least

 

#3 AWG for a 400 A circuit breaker and #6 AWG for a 200 A circuit breaker.

Torque connections to ground bar in the Main Inverter Enclosure as follows:

PV100S-208 - 420 in-lbs (47.5 Nm)

PV100S-480 - 420 in-lbs (47.5 Nm)

The equipment ground on the PV100S is marked with this symbol:

AC Ground Bar (TB1) to be used for the Chassis Ground

 

Main Inverter Enclosure

 

Figure 3-11Chassis Ground Bar (TB1)

Array Grounding

NEC Article 690-41/42 (Ninth Edition) requires the PV array to be earth

 

grounded. The PV100S chassis is also bonded to the PV safety ground terminal

 

block.

System Neutral Requirements

The PV100S is designed to be installed as a 4-wire system. As required by the UL 1741 listing, a neutral conductor from the utility-interconnect must be terminated at TB6 within the AC Interface Enclosure to ensure that the AC voltage sensing circuit can perform an individual phase voltage (line-to-neutral) measurement. The function of the neutral connection is to provide a point of reference for measurement purposes that is essentially at ground potential. No power will flow through the neutral conductor.

Utility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements

The PV100S is supplied with a custom, high-efficiency, isolation transformer as part of the AC interface/transformer assembly. The utility side windings of the isolation transformer are configured Wye and must match the voltage at the utility

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Contents PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Page PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Date and Revision Scope PurposeAudience OrganizationFollowing conventions are used in this guide Conventions UsedRelated Information Abbreviations and AcronymsPage Important Safety Instructions Personal Safety General Safety PrecautionsSafety Equipment Wiring RequirementsSafety Lockout and Tag Operational Safety ProceduresInterconnection Standards Compliance De-Energize/Isolation ProcedureTo isolate the PV100S Xii Contents Schematics InstallationVerification Tables Xvi Figures Figures Introduction Description of the PV100S 1Dimensions Not to scale Electrical Specifications System SpecificationsSystem Ground Requirements 3Environmental Specifications Environmental SpecificationsOperator Interface Controls Main Enclosure Door Interlock Switch3On/Off Switch On/Off SwitchAC and DC Disconnect Switches Communication FeaturesData Logging System Status and Fault ReportingUniversal Front Panel Control Unit Ufcu Communication Methods6PC Connections in the Communications Enclosure PC Connection MethodsPots Access Ethernet LAN Access Planning Overview of PV100S Installation PV Planning Ventilation and Serviceability RequirementsSystem Neutral Requirements Ground RequirementsCommunication Requirements Utility Side Isolation Transformer RequirementsModel PV100S-480 Electrical Diagrams and SchematicsModel PV100S-208 1PV100S Layout Option a Layout Options2PV100S Layout Option B 3Conduit Entry Figure Reference Conduit Penetration15 cm 12 30 cm 10.5 27 cm To calculate the proper conduit size Conductor and Conduit SizingDetermine the required cable ampacity Size the conduit Size the cable29 73.7 cm 16 ¼ 40.6 cm Anchoring the PV100S10AC Interface/Transformer Anchor Bolt Pattern Not to Scale Installation Unloading Equipment RequiredUnpacking the PV100S Moving the PV100SRemoving the Pallet and Moving the PV100S To move the PV100S using a forkliftTo mount and anchor the PV100S Mounting and Anchoring the UnitsTo lock or unlock the front door on the main inverter Opening or Closing Access DoorsTo Close Access Door To Open Access Door7Transformer Access Panels To install the conduits Conduit InstallationWiring General Conductor Termination Overcurrent ProtectionGrounding Wire Gauge and Torque RequirementsUtility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements System Neutral RequirementsAC Connections Wiring Specific13Tie-wraps on the AC Sense Harness 15AC Terminal Connections in the Main Inverter Enclosure To connect the utility service to AC Interface Enclosure 17Connecting the AC Sense Harness18AC Terminal Connections from the Utility 19PV Array Cable Routing and Terminations PV Array ConnectionsPC Communications Establishing a Pots Connection To connect a personal computer using the Pots ConnectionTo connect a personal computer using the GSM Wireless modem Establishing Wireless ConnectionDirect Connection If connecting the PC directly to the inverter22Direct Connect Installation Verification Verification Procedure Summary Visual Inspection of Electrical Connections Visual Inspection of Mechanical ConnectionsCorrective Action Visual Inspection, Isolation Transformer Wye/WyePerform after initial inspection if required Schematics This page intentionally left blank Figure A-1Electrical Diagram sample Schematics Appendix a Schematics Appendix a Schematics Appendix a This page was intentionally left blank Index IX-2 Rev C Page Xantrex Technology Inc