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Xantrex Technology PV100S-208 manual Troubleshooting

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4 Troubleshooting

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” contains information and procedures for troubleshooting the PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter. It provides descriptions of common situations and errors that may occur and provides possible solutions for resolving fault conditions. It also provides instructions for clearing faults manually, if required.

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Xantrex Technology PV100S-208 manual Troubleshooting

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Operation and Maintenance Manual PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic InverterPV100S-208 PV100S-480 Page PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance ManualDisclaimer About XantrexTrademarks Notice of CopyrightAudience About This ManualPurpose ScopeConventions Used Related Information Abbreviations and AcronymsPage WARNING Lethal Voltage Important Safety InstructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD WARNING Shock HazardWiring Requirements General Safety PrecautionsPersonal Safety Safety EquipmentCAUTION Fire Hazard Operational Safety Procedures Lockout and TagWARNING Shock Hazard De-Energize/Isolation Procedure Interconnection Standards ComplianceTo isolate the PV100S Page 1 Introduction ContentsAutomatic Sleep Test 2 OperationFaults Manual CurrentFaults and Fault Codes General Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting5 Preventative Maintenance 3 CommissioningA Specifications Figures Figure 2-24 Connection Configuration Screen - General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2-35 Figure 2-25 Connection Configuration Screen - Telephone Fault Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2-36 Figure 2-26 Connection Configuration Screen - General - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2-36 Figure 2-27 GUI Help Topics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2-37 Figure 4-1 LCD showing Fault Code - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3 Figure 5-1 Inverter AC Terminal Locations in the Main Inverter Enclosure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-4 Figure 5-2 Utility AC Terminal Connections in the AC Interface Enclosure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-4 Figure 5-3 PV Terminal Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-5 Figure A-1 Electrical Diagram sample- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-5 Figure A-2 PV100S-480 Schematic for Main Power Distribution 152316 E1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-6 Figure A-3 PV100S-480 Schematic for Control Power Distribution 152316 E2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-7 Figure A-4 PV100S-480 Schematic for Converter Control Unit 152316 E3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-8 Figure A-5 PV100S-208 Schematic Main Power Distribution 152376 C1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-9 Figure A-6 PV100S-208 Schematic for Control Power Distribution 152376 C2 - - - - - - - - - - - - A-10 Figure A-7 PV100S-208 Schematic for Converter Control Unit 152376 C3- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A-11 Tables Page 1 Introduction Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation Operation FeaturesPeak Power Tracking Figure 1-1 Maximum Peak Power Tracking Utility Voltage/Frequency Fault Automatic ResetDC Over-voltage Detection Safety FeaturesPV Ground Fault Detection Anti-Island ProtectionPhysical Characteristics Inductor Enclosure Power Distribution PanelPower Electronics Matrix Main Inverter EnclosureAC Interface Enclosure DC Interface EnclosureCAUTION Equipment Damage Transformer EnclosureCommunications Enclosure Figure 1-4 AC Interface Enclosure and Transformer EnclosureFigure 1-5 PC Connections in the Communications Enclosure Operator Interface Controls Main Enclosure Door Interlock SwitchWARNING Shock Hazard On/Off SwitchFigure 1-7 On/Off Switch WARNING Shock HazardAC and DC Disconnect Switches Communication FeaturesSystem Status and Fault Reporting Data LoggingThe Data logging features include Universal Front Panel Control Unit UFCU Communication MethodsPC Connection Methods POTS Access Wireless AccessFigure 1-11 POTS Access Figure 1-14 Direct Access Ethernet LAN AccessDirect Access Figure 1-13 Ethernet LAN AccessGUI Software Features specific list of available parameterspage 2-16 for a specific list of available parameters 2 Operation Faults Description of System OperationOverview 152379 Rev C Figure 2-1 Operating States Flow ChartPOWER UP Description of System OperationPower Tracking Operating StatesTransition Matrix Test FaultShutdown Manual CurrentUFCU Keypad Operation and LCD Display Operator InterfaceStandard Display LCD Display - Initialization ScreenMenu Structure READ Menu To Display Any Operational Value in the READ MenuTable 2-1 Scrolling through the Read Menu Parameters 152379 Rev C Figure 2-5 Scrolling through the Read MenuOperation 2-10Units Table 2-2 Read Menu DescriptionsOperational Parameter DescriptionUnits Table 2-2 Read Menu DescriptionsOperational Parameter DescriptionTo use the Read-by-ID Feature READ-by-IDTable 2-4 provides a list of the Accumulated Values Menu parameters Table 2-3 Data Logging MenuAccumulated Values Menu Table 2-3 provides a list of the Data Logging Menu parametersWRITE Menu To change WRITE Menu parameters Changing and Displaying WRITE Menu Parameter ValuesMin AC Freq Table 2-5 Write Menu ParametersMin AC Volts% Max AC FreqTime Delay for PV Table 2-5 Write Menu ParametersPPT Enable Enable Peak PowerPower Tracker Rate Power Tracker StepTo change the Goal State Commanding Goal State ChangesTo change the Date and Time Setting the Date and TimeAutomatic State Transitions Power Tracking → Manual Current → Power Tracking or ShutdownShutdown → Power Tracking → Shutdown Manual State TransitionsAny State → Fault Auto-restart FeatureTo isolate the PV100S Energize Procedure StartupDe-Energize/Isolation Procedure Shutdown To start up the PV100SComputer Communications with the PV100S Starting Setup Manually Installing the Graphic User Interface GUI SoftwareStarting the Software Setup Program Starting the Setup Program Using AutorunStarting Setup From a Command Prompt To continue with the GUI software installation Model Specific Software Installation2. Click OK and the following window will appear 2-30 Figure 2-15 GUI Setup Progress Indicator WindowFigure 2-16 GUI Setup Start Window OperationRemote/LAN Connection Running the GUI2-32 Direct ConnectionFigure 2-18 GUI Interface Screen if Connected Directly OperationTo configure the inverters in the GUI GUI Configuration - Adding Invertersa Fill out Operational Limits Information requested e Fill out the Power Tracking Information requested 9. Click on the Telephone Configuration sub-menu to continue Figure 2-26 Connection Configuration Screen - GeneralGUI Help 2-38 3 Commissioning Commissioning Procedure Starting the Commissioning Test FileTo commission the PV100S Serial Number Verify AC VoltageVerify DC Voltage Inspect Inductor Enclosure Apply Grid VoltageFront Panel Display Confirm AC Operational Parameters Establish Communications with the GUIMatrix Test Confirm Power Tracker Configuration Operational ParametersConfirm DC Operational Parameters Verify Door Interlock FunctionsOperate Inverter Completed CommissioningThank You for choosing Xantrex The Smart Choice for Power Page 4 Troubleshooting WARNING Lethal Voltage Faults and Fault CodesGeneral Troubleshooting Respond to any PV100S alarm or fault as followsClearing Faults Manually Table 4-1 Fault Codes Fault Code DescriptionsFault Code Descriptions Table 4-1 Fault CodesFault Sources Table 4-1 Fault CodesError Fault TypeTable 4-1 Fault Codes Internal RAM errorCPU error Fault Sources Table 4-1 Fault CodesError Fault TypeFault Sources Table 4-1 Fault CodesError Fault TypeFault Sources Table 4-1 Fault CodesError Fault Type5 PreventativeMaintenance WARNING Shock Hazard Maintenance SafetyOperational Safety Procedures De-Energize/Isolation ProcedureWARNING Shock Hazard Lockout and TagB phase Enlargement of Terminal Connectors in the AC Interface EnclosureA phase C phaseGrouND TB3-3 PV NEGative Cable TB3-2 PV POSitive Cable TB3-1 Figure 5-3 PV Terminal LocationsMaintenance Safety 152379 Rev CFan Operation Periodic MaintenanceMonthly Intervals or As Required Aluminum Extrusion HeatsinkInductor Enclosure Six-month IntervalsEnclosure Seals Electrical ConnectionsPage A Specifications System Specifications Environmental SpecificationsCAUTION Equipment Damage Table A-2 provides the AC and DC specifications for the PV100S Electrical SpecificationsOver Voltage, Under Voltage and Frequency Ranges Table A-3 Over/Under Voltage and Over/Under Frequency RangesWire Gauge and Torque Requirements Table A-4 AC Terminal Wire Gauge, Bolt Size, and Torque ValuesTable A-5 DC Terminal Wire Gauge, Bolt Size, and Torque Values Schematics Figure A-1 Electrical Diagram sampleAppendix A 152379 Rev CAppendix A Figure A-2 PV100S-480 Schematic for Main Power Distribution 152316 E1Schematics 152379 Rev CSchematics Appendix A152379 Rev C Appendix A Figure A-4 PV100S-480 Schematic for Converter Control Unit 152316 E3Schematics 152379 Rev C152379 Rev C Figure A-5 PV100S-208 Schematic Main Power Distribution 152376 C1Schematics Appendix AAppendix A A-10Schematics 152379 Rev C152379 Rev C Figure A-7 PV100S-208 Schematic for Converter Control Unit 152376 C3Schematics Appendix A152379 Rev C A-12Schematics This page intentionally left blank3. What does this warranty not cover? Warranty and Product InformationXantrex Limited Warranty 1. What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?7. WARNING LIMITATIONS ON USE 4. Product Disclaimer5. Limitations to Product Disclaimer 6. Information Disclaimer925 455 PRODUCT REGISTRATIONAttention Customer Service Fax numberWarranty and Return WA-4152379 Rev C Index Page Page 152379 Rev C Xantrex Technology Inc1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA