Page 2 - Table of Contents
Product Description ................................................. Section 1 Introduction ........................................................................... 1-1Major Components ................................................................ 1-1Control Components ...........................
Page 3 - Operation and Maintenance Manual; INTRODUCTION; Main Enclosure
SECTION 1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 1-1 Figure 1-1 INTRODUCTION The Xantrex Technology Model PV-225208 is a current following grid tied photovoltaic inverter, utilizingstate-of-the-art ...
Page 5 - INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS COMPLIANCE; as well as
SECTION 1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 1-3 Power Control Unit (PCU) The PCU is a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based control board that performs numerous control anddiagnostic functions a...
Page 6 - EQUIPMENT SYMBOL
SECTION 1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 1-4 e g a t l o V e n i L C A l a n i m o N % 2 1 - % 0 1 + , C A V 8 0 2 t n e r r u C e n i L C A m u m i x a M ) e g a t l o v e n i l w o l t a (...
Page 7 - SAFETY FEATURES
DOCUMENT: 151811 SECTION 2SAFETY PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. 2-1 SAFETY FEATURES On/Off Switch The PV-225208 incorporates a maintained position on/off switch located on the front door of the main enclo-sure. Under normal co...
Page 8 - ISOLATION PROCEDURE; Anti Island Protection; tl; Over/Under Voltage and Frequency
DOCUMENT: 151811 SECTION 2SAFETY PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. 2-2 The terminals of the PV input may be energized if the arrays are energized. Inaddition, allow 5 minutes for all capacitors within the main enclosure to discha...
Page 9 - ISOLATION TRANSFORMER REQUIREMENTS; Inverter Side Isolation Transformer Requirements; If the neutral is tied to ground, the inverter will; Utility Side Isolation Transformer Requirements; TORQUE AND WIRE GAUGE SPECIFICATIONS; Terminal Block or Bolt Size; Torque Table
SECTION 3INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN-ON PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 3-1 ISOLATION TRANSFORMER REQUIREMENTS The PV-225208 UL1741 certification requires the use of a Xantrex Technology specified 225 kVA WYE...
Page 10 - CAUTION; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Ventilation Considerations
SECTION 3INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN-ON PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 3-2 All wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70. All power conductors interfacing to the PV...
Page 11 - Lift Here
SECTION 3INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN-ON PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 3-3 Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Cable EntryArea Lift Here Cable EntryArea Array Grounding NEC 690-41/42 requires the PV array to be earth grou...
Page 12 - Ground Fault Detection; INTERCONNECTION WIRING; . The neutral on the inverter side of the isolation transformer; Be
SECTION 3INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN-ON PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 3-4 Ground Fault Detection The PV-225208 is equipped with a ground fault detection circuitand current transducer (CT1 in illustration). ...
Page 14 - INITIAL TURN ON PROCEDURE; Visual Inspection, Isolation Transformer WYE/WYE
SECTION 3INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN-ON PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 3-6 INITIAL TURN ON PROCEDURE The following must be performed by an approved Technician: The following procedures are intended to verify...
Page 15 - System Verification
SECTION 3INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN-ON PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 3-7 (+) terminal. The value should be the same as at the PV array string disconnect switch. It should also bepositive. • Open all PV str...
Page 16 - Power Tracker Fine Tuning:
SECTION 3INSTALLATION AND INITIAL TURN-ON PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 3-8 Power Tracker Fine Tuning: • All PV-225208 operating parameters have been set at the factory, based upon prior experience with PVarr...
Page 17 - DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM OPERATION; Overview
PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 4-1 SECTION 4OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM OPERATION Overview The PV-225208 is a fully automated grid-tied photovoltaic inverter. Manual interaction or control of theinverter i...
Page 18 - transitioning to another operating state.; OPERATION FEATURES; Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation
PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 4-2 SECTION 4OPERATION The user should be aware of the following conditions governing PV-225208 state transitions: • Utility power must be present for all states of operation. • ...
Page 19 - OPERATOR INTERFACE
PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 4-3 SECTION 4OPERATION Current Imbalance Detection In the event of phase-to-phase current imbalance of greater than 20% between phases, the inverter will ex-ecute an orderly shut...
Page 20 - To display any parameter, use the
PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 4-4 SECTION 4OPERATION NOTE The operator interface display will reset itself to the standard display if there is noinput for 30 seconds. Standard Display Password Read Parameter ...
Page 21 - MANUAL STATE TRANSITIONS
PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 4-5 SECTION 4OPERATION Write parameter values are password protected; however, they may be viewed in the read parametermenu without entering a password. From the standard display...
Page 22 - AUTOMATIC STATE TRANSITIONS
PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 4-6 SECTION 4OPERATION Figure 4-3 PV-225208 State Machine • Power Tracking → Manual Current → Power Tracking or Sleeping: Verify the PV manual current parameter (I Manual %) is s...
Page 23 - WARNING
PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 4-7 SECTION 4OPERATION • Any State → Fault: If the PV-225208 encounters a fault, regardless of operating state, it will transition to the Fault state. ThePV-225208 will remain in...
Page 24 - GENERAL
SECTION 5TROUBLESHOOTING DOCUMENT: 151811 PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. 5-1 GENERAL In the event of a fault, the PV-225208 will annunciate the condition at the operator interface. The PV-225208will execute an orderly shutdown...
Page 25 - Inspect the PV array for ground faults.; 061 – Line AC Frequency Too Low (S); The AC line frequency fell below the allowable limit.
SECTION 5TROUBLESHOOTING DOCUMENT: 151811 PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. 5-2 Possible causes: • Inspect the PV array for ground faults. • CT8 defective: Troubleshoot the ground fault CT8, located on the power distribution pane...
Page 26 - High momentary load which forces the inverter to current limit; 230 – Door Interlock Switch Open (H)
SECTION 5TROUBLESHOOTING DOCUMENT: 151811 PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. 5-3 0063 - AC Voltage Too Low (S) The AC Inverter voltage fell below the minimum programmed limit (Min AC Volt). This problem was caused by the utility. ...
Page 28 - Pins 1 and 3 are correct, the CT may be damaged.
SECTION 5TROUBLESHOOTING DOCUMENT: 151811 PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. 5-5 Pins 1 and 3 are correct, the CT may be damaged. Clear the fault and restart the PCU. If the fault is sustained contact your Xantrex Technology distr...
Page 29 - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE; Monthly intervals or as required:
SECTION 6PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Xantrex Technology recommends that the following preventative maintenance be carried out on thePV-225208: Monthly inter...
Page 30 - Refer to Section 3 for a detailed first-time turn on procedure.; Inductor Enclosure
SECTION 6PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 6-2 1. Turn the on/off switch to the off position.2. Open the DC interface (PV array) disconnect switch.3. Open the AC interface disconnect swit...
Page 31 - FAULTS CODES; Refer to section 5 for detailed fault code descriptions.; READ/WRITE PARAMETER MENU
SECTION 7APPENDIX PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 7-1 FAULTS CODES Refer to section 5 for detailed fault code descriptions. H - Fault(s) triggered by hardwareS - Fault(s) triggered by software r o r r E e d o C...
Page 34 - WARRANTY AND CERTIFICATION; Xantrex Inverter Warranty Registration; DRAWINGS LIST
SECTION 7APPENDIX PV-225208 Photovoltaic Inverter Operation and Maintenance Manual Copyright 2003, Xantrex Technology Inc. DOCUMENT: 151811 7-4 s r e t e m a r a P D I e p y T s t i n U s t i m i L a t a D t l u a f e D s n o i t p i r c s e D % x a M T P P I 2 4 e ti r W % 0 0 1 < % < 0 0 0 1...
Page 46 - PART DESCRIPTION; SQUARE D; MFG’S PART NO. XANTREX PART NO.
Xantrex Technology Inc. 161-G South Vasco Road Livermore, CA, USA 94550 SOURCE CONTROL SPECIFICATION DOC NO. REV ECO DATE DRAWN Q.C. ENGR MFG A 1321 12/9/2002 CRF 151812 PART DESCRIPTION XFMR, 225KVA, 3 PHASE, 60Hz, 208Y MANUFACTURER SQUARE D MFG’S PART NO. XANTREX PART NO. 208Y208 225TQ56373 (Custo...