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3 Installation

Chapter 3, “Installation” describes the procedures needed to install the PV100S 100 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter. This section includes unpacking and moving instructions, mounting instructions, and cabling instructions.

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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 Organization Following conventions are used in this guide Conventions Used Related Information Abbreviations and AcronymsPage Important Safety Instructions Personal Safety General Safety PrecautionsSafety Equipment Wiring Requirements Safety Lockout and Tag Operational Safety Procedures Interconnection 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 Specifications System Ground Requirements 3Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications Operator Interface Controls Main Enclosure Door Interlock Switch 3On/Off Switch On/Off Switch AC and DC Disconnect Switches Communication Features Data Logging System Status and Fault Reporting Universal Front Panel Control Unit Ufcu Communication Methods 6PC Connections in the Communications Enclosure PC Connection Methods Pots Access Ethernet LAN Access Planning Overview of PV100S Installation PV Planning Ventilation and Serviceability Requirements System Neutral Requirements Ground RequirementsCommunication Requirements Utility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements Model PV100S-480 Electrical Diagrams and SchematicsModel PV100S-208 1PV100S Layout Option a Layout Options 2PV100S Layout Option B 3Conduit Entry Figure Reference Conduit Penetration 15 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 cable 29 73.7 cm 16 ¼ 40.6 cm Anchoring the PV100S 10AC Interface/Transformer Anchor Bolt Pattern Not to Scale Installation Unloading Equipment Required Unpacking the PV100S Moving the PV100S Removing the Pallet and Moving the PV100S To move the PV100S using a forklift To mount and anchor the PV100S Mounting and Anchoring the Units To lock or unlock the front door on the main inverter Opening or Closing Access Doors To Close Access Door To Open Access Door 7Transformer Access Panels To install the conduits Conduit Installation Wiring General Conductor Termination Overcurrent Protection Grounding Wire Gauge and Torque Requirements Utility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements System Neutral Requirements AC Connections Wiring Specific 13Tie-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 Harness 18AC Terminal Connections from the Utility 19PV Array Cable Routing and Terminations PV Array Connections PC Communications Establishing a Pots Connection To connect a personal computer using the Pots Connection To connect a personal computer using the GSM Wireless modem Establishing Wireless Connection Direct Connection If connecting the PC directly to the inverter 22Direct Connect Installation Verification Verification Procedure Summary Visual Inspection of Electrical Connections Visual Inspection of Mechanical Connections Corrective 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