Xantrex™ GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter Installation and Operation Manual

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Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter Installation and Operation Manual

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About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this Installation and Operation Manual is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Schneider Electric Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter.

Scope This Manual provides safety guidelines and information about installing, operating, and troubleshooting the unit.

Audience This Manual is intended for anyone who needs to install or operate the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. Operators must be familiar with all the safety regulations pertaining to operating high-voltage equipment as dictated by local code. Operators must also have a complete understanding of this equipment’s features and functions.

Organization This Manual is organized into five chapters and one appendix. Chapter 1, “Planning” contains information about the features and functions of the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. Chapter 2, “Installation” contains information about planning for and installing the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. The topics in this chapter are organized as follows: Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” contains information and procedures for troubleshooting the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie 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. Chapter 5, “Maintenance” contains information and procedures for performing service and maintenance on the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. Appendix A provides the environmental and electrical specifications for the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter.

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Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but they are not as serious as a caution or warning.

List of abbreviations Abbreviation ATV BeO BGR BGV DIL EGB EMV ETV EVU IEC

Meaning Output buffer amplifier Beryllium oxide: toxic substance. Relevant for disposal. Trade union rules for safety and health during work Trade union regulations Dual in-line package: elongated package form for electronic parts. Electrostatic sensitive devices Electromagnetic compliance Input buffer amplifier Energy supply company International Electrotechnical Commission: normalization committee for electrical engineering. IGBT Insulated gate bipolar transistor: type of power semiconductor used by the converter in the inverter. IMS Inverter Management Software: with this software, the inverter can be parameterized via a PC, parameter sets can be saved, and so on. LED Light Emitting Diode NC Normally Closed NO Normally Opened NYM, NYY, NYCWY, LiYCY Types of power PCB Polychlorinated biphenyls: toxic substances. Relevant for disposal. PELV Protective Extra Low Voltage: early extra low voltage protection with safe disconnection RS 232, RS 485 Standards for serial interfaces D Sub: common type of construction of a plug system for data connections. Sub D USB Universal Serial Bus: serial bus system. German Employer's Liability Insurance Association (Verband der Elektrizitätswirtschaft) VDEW

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Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD This manual contains important safety instructions for the Xantrex GT30 E that must be followed during installation and maintenance procedures.

WARNING: Shock hazard Read and keep this Installation and Operation Manual for future reference. Before installing the Xantrex GT30 E, read all instructions, cautionary markings, and all other appropriate sections of this manual. Failure to adhere to these warnings could result in severe shock or possible death. Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent accidents.

Compliance with the Five Safety Rules For your personal safety and to avoid property damage, observe the following safety instructions and all safety-related information in the product documentation. Pay special attention to the safety-related information on the product itself, and always read the chapter “Important Safety Instructions” provided in every document.

WARNING: Danger from high voltage High voltage can lead to death or severe bodily injury through improper handling or disregarding of safety information. Dangerous voltage is generated during the operation of this device, and it can remain present after it is shut down. Make sure only qualified and trained personnel work on the device. Observe the five safety rules at all times and in every procedure. The five safety rules: 1. Disconnect 2. Prevent unintentional restart 3. Verify disconnected parts are free of voltage 4. Ground and short-circuit 5. Cover or shield any adjacent live parts

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General Safety Precautions 1. When installing the Xantrex GT30 E use only components recommended or sold by Schneider Electric. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, and will void the warranty. 2. Do not attempt to operate the Xantrex GT30 E if it has been dropped or received more than cosmetic damage during transport or shipping. If the Xantrex GT30 E is damaged, or suspected to be damaged, see the “Warranty and Return Information” section of this manual. 3. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, lockout and tag the Xantrex GT30 E before attempting any maintenance, service, or cleaning.

Information on Component Use If you want to integrate your own components into the system, observe the following information.

Operation of Tested and Approved Components CAUTION: Property damage to the device caused by unapproved components. Only use tested and approved components. In particular, make sure that the following components are tested and approved: •

Power switches

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Circuits to be connected

Contact Partners and Technical Support Expert Personnel Important: Trained Schneider Electric personnel To ensure product safety, certain components described in this document must only be exchanged or repaired by trained Schneider Electric personnel. Improper work could damage the device or cause the device to fail during operation. Make sure that only trained Schneider Electric personnel work on the device. Schneider Electric does not assume liability for possible damages resulting from disregarding this information or repairs or changes of components by untrained personnel.

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Information on Personal Safety Follow these instructions to ensure your safety while working with the Xantrex GT30 E. •

Never work alone when servicing this equipment. A team of two is required until the equipment is properly de-energized, locked out and tagged, and verified de-energized with a meter.

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Thoroughly inspect the equipment prior to energizing. Verify that no tools or equipment have inadvertently been left behind.

Note the following information on personal safety: •

The device conforms to the requirements according to Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EWG and 2006/95/CE.

Safety-related Information on Working on the Inverter WARNING: Danger from live, moving, or rotating parts Inverters may have live, moving, or rotating parts in accordance with their enclosure, especially during operation. Unauthorized removal of the required covers, improper use, incorrect installation, or incorrect operation can lead to death or severe bodily injury. As a principle, all necessary safety measures must be taken prior to touching components.

Qualified Personnel Only qualified personnel should perform the transportation, installation, and initial operation and maintenance of the Xantrex GT30 E, and they must have an understanding of IEC 364 or CENELEC HD 384 or DIN VDE 0100 and IEC 664 or DIN VDE 0110. Follow all national accident prevention regulations. Qualified personnel, within the meaning of these basic safety regulations, are people who are familiar with the installation, assembly, startup, and operation of the Xantrex GT30 E and have the appropriate qualifications with respect to their functions. In addition, qualified personnel must be familiar with all safety-relevant information and measures of the product documentation.

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High Voltage WARNING: Danger from high voltage High voltage can lead to death or severe bodily injury through improper handling or disregard of safety-related information. Voltages above 800 V occur during operation of this device. Such voltage can even be present after shutdown. Make sure only qualified personnel works on the device. Make sure that the five safety rules, the warning notices of this manual, and the safety-related information on the product itself are strictly observed.

WARNING: Danger of high DC voltage at the photovoltaic generator As soon as a photovoltaic generator is exposed to direct solar radiation, the danger of electric shock at the exposed connections arises. To reduce this risk of electric shock during installation, cover the photovoltaic generator with photo-resistant material and measure the voltage at the connections before you touch them.

Discharge of Intermediate Circuit Voltage WARNING: Discharge time of the intermediate circuit capacitors After disconnecting the supply voltage, high voltage is still supplied at the intermediate circuit capacitors. This can lead to death or severe bodily injury through improper handling or disregard of the safety-related information. The intermediate circuit capacitors require a discharge time of up to 5 minutes before they are discharged to a harmless value (< 60 V). After disconnecting the supply voltage, comply with the discharge time of 5 minutes before starting maintenance or repair work, and do not touch the device during this time. Measure the voltage after the discharge time has elapsed.

WARNING: Danger from auxiliary supplies Auxiliary voltage remains even after shutdown. Touching live parts can lead to death or severe bodily injury. Always wait for the discharge times stated on the product and in the product documentation to elapse, and strictly observe the five safety rules while working (“Compliance with the Five Safety Rules” on page v).

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Safety Measures While Working on the Device WARNING: General safety measures while working on the device Observe the following instructions for your personal safety: •

Only work on the device after the discharge time has elapsed.

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During normal operation, leave covers at their mounting place and keep the lid closed.

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Do not use damaged or defective measuring equipment.

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Protect the superordinate power switch from unintentional restart in the OFF position, for example, by extending the switch drawer while you are working on the connected machine or on the machine's supply line.

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Always work on the device in compliance with national and local regulations.

Hot Surfaces CAUTION: Protection against burns Certain components, such as the heat sink or filter reactor, heat up during operation. These components can remain hot after operation. Touching hot surfaces can cause severe bodily injury such as skin burns. Never touch hot components immediately after shutting down the inverter. Always take appropriate precautions before touching parts.

Standards and Guidelines for the Conventional Use of Solar Inverters The Xantrex GT30 E inverter conforms to the following directives and standards with CE marking: •

European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EWG and 2006/95/CE, according to EN 50178 Generators on low voltage network.

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EMC directive 89/336/EEC, according to: •

DIN EN 61000-6-1 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Generic standards – immunity for residential, commercial and light industrial environments”

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DIN EN 61000-6-2 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2: Generic standards – interference resistance for industrial environment”

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DIN EN 61000-6-3 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-3: Generic standards – Generic standard Interference emission for residential, commercial and light industrial environments”

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DIN EN 61000-6-4 “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Generic standards – Generic standard Interference emission for industrial environment”

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The Xantrex GT30 E inverter was developed for interactive grid operation. It is equipped with over-current and temperature protection, and it monitors voltage and frequency of the mains power supply and automatically stops current flow as soon as the mains power supply conditions deviate from the standard level. Information on the shut-down thresholds can be found in “System Specifications” on page A–2. The Xantrex GT30 E is equipped with a high-frequency transformer which ensures galvanic separation between the DC side and the AC grid connection. The Xantrex GT30 E conforms to the VDEW guideline for the connection and parallel operation of inverters in the low-voltage grid, RD 1663/2000 from September 29, 2000 (Spain), and RD 661/2007 from May 26, 2007 (Spain) regarding photovoltaic plants in the low-voltage grid. Comply with the following points to properly and safely operate this device: •

appropriate transport

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adequate storage

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setup and installation by qualified personnel

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correct operation

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regular maintenance

The device must only be used for applications recommended and approved by Schneider Electric and only in connection with external devices and components recommended and approved by Schneider Electric. Important: Observe and always comply with local safety regulations and national safety guidelines.

Safety Information Comply with the following safety information.

WARNING: Secure installation location This inverter is designed to be used in industrial installations. Improper operation, incorrect handling, and inadequate maintenance and access by unauthorized personnel can lead to accidents resulting in death, severe bodily harm, or property damage. When operating the inverter outside of industrial environments, secure the installation location against unintentional access by appropriate means (e.g. safety fences) and suitable signage. Set up the inverter in electrical rooms that are accessible only by qualified personnel. If not possible, make sure that the inverter casing is locked against unintentional access. Attach warning signs indicating that the inverter may be operated, maintained, and serviced only by qualified personnel.

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Safety Conditions You are responsible for the safety of the system. Ensure that: •

General planning as well as all work regarding transport, setup, installation, initial startup, maintenance, and repairs are carried out only by qualified personnel or personnel monitored by authorized specialists.

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The manual and all product documentation are available at all times.

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The technical data and specifications on the permissible installation, connection, environment, and operation conditions are strictly observed.

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The system-specific installation and safety rules as well as the personal safety requirements are met.

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Unqualified personnel are prohibited from working on or near these devices.

The product documentation, especially this manual, contains adequate information required by qualified personnel for the intended use of the device.

Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) ESD Guidelines CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge Electrostatic assemblies contain electrostatic sensitive devices. These components can easily be destroyed if not handled properly. Observe the following instructions to avoid property damage. •

Only touch electronic assemblies if it is absolutely essential to perform work on them.

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If electronic assemblies must be touched, the body of the relevant person must be electrostatically discharged and grounded immediately before the work.

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Do not let electronic assemblies touch electrical insulation material such as plastic foil, plastic parts, isolating table covers, or clothing made from synthetic fibres.

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Only place assemblies on bases or mats which are made of conductive material.

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Only store and transport electronic assemblies in conductive packaging such as metallized plastic or metal containers.

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CAUTION: Use conductive packaging materials Electronic assemblies must be stored, transported, and shipped in conductive packaging. Electronic assemblies that were improperly stored, transported, and shipped could be damaged. Package electronic assemblies in suitable conductive materials, such as foam rubber or household aluminium foil. The necessary ESD safety measures for electrostatic sensitive devices are illustrated in the following diagrams:

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Information on Electromagnetic Fields Safety Instructions WARNING: Electromagnetic fields “electrosmog” Electromagnetic fields are generated during the operation of electrical power engineering systems, such as transformers, power converters, or motors. Electronic devices can be disturbed by electromagnetic fields, which can cause them to malfunction. The functioning of devices such as cardiac pacemakers can be affected this way, which may lead to adverse health effects or even death. Persons with pacemakers are thus prohibited from being in these areas. The system operator is obligated to protect employed personnel from potential harm by using suitable measures, markings, and warnings. •

Observe the applicable national safety and security regulations. For the Federal Republic of Germany, the German Employer's Liability Insurance Association guidelines BVG B11 and BGR B11 apply to electromagnetic fields.

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 Figure 1-2 Warning notice •

Define the danger zones.

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Make sure that the electromagnetic fields are reduced at their source, for example by using shields.

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Make sure that the personnel wear suitable protective gear.



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Radio and Mobile Phones Safety Instructions CAUTION: Radio phones If you employ radio phones > 2 W in the immediate vicinity of the device, the following property damage, among other property damage, can occur: •

Glitches could be generated during the operation of the power converter.

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Line segments could be damaged.

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The power converter could turn off.

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Contactors could rattle.

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Binary outputs could be disturbed.

Do not employ radio phones > 2 W in the immediate vicinity of the device. Maintain a distance of > 1 m from the device if using radio phones with lower performance.

CAUTION: Mobile phones If you use mobile phones in the vicinity of the device, glitches may occur during the operation of the power converter. Turn off mobile phones in the vicinity of the device.

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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v 1

Planning Product Description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Preface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Special Designations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Display Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Display Text - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Transport - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Storage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5

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Installation Mechanical Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Dimensional Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Introduction to Wiring and Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 AC Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 AC Disconnect - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 AC Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 DC Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 DC Disconnect - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 DC Connection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5 Permanently-accessible External Switch for Disconnection Function - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6 Permanently-accessible External Switch for Disconnection Function - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6 External Power Supply for Control Electronics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8 External Power Supply for Control Electronics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8 Connection of External Power Supply - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8 Suppling the Control Voltage from an External Voltage Source - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9 Connection of an Analog Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–12 Installation of the Analog Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–12 Connecting the Analog Modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13 Connection and Installation of External Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–14 Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–14 Connection for Assembly with 5 m Maximum Length of Connection Cable - - - - - - - - - - 2–15 Connection for Assembly with 1000 m Maximum Length of Connection Cable - - - - - - - 2–16 Configuration of Terminal X1 on Control Electronics Circuit Board - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17

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Operation Initial Startup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Initial Startup Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Initial Startup of the Xantrex GT30 E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2

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Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reading the Event Memory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Maintenance Service and Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Decommissioning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Disassembly, Return, and Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Disassembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Return - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Disposal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Figures Figure 1-1 Figure 1-2 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 Figure 2-4 Figure 2-5 Figure 2-6 Figure 2-7 Figure 2-8 Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 Figure 2-11 Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13 Figure 2-14 Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4

ESD safety measures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - xii Warning notice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - xiii Dimensional diagram Xantrex GT30 E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Schematic illustration of AC connection terminals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Connection terminal X1 photovoltaic generator. Schematic illustration of connecting terminal X1 photovoltaic generator. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6 Schematic illustration of connecting terminals for external switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7 Switching power supply circuit board with plug on X2 internal control voltage and Switching power supply circuit board with plug on X5 external control voltage - - - - - - - 2–8 Circuit board DC/DC control with S1 switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9 Circuit board DC/DC control with S1 switch, detail. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 Connecting terminals X1:101 and 102 for external voltage source. Schematic illustration of connecting terminals X1:101 and 102 for external voltage source. - - - - - 2–10 Installation location provided for modem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–12 Modem connection for Xantrex GT30 E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13 Dimensional diagram - External display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15 External display – Connection with 5 m maximum length of connection cable - - - - - - 2–15 External display – Connection with 1000 m maximum length of connection cable - - - 2–16 Control electronics with cover and display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17 Test terminal block closed. Test terminal block open. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Inverter control panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Safe disconnection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–23 Sub-D connections and DIL switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–23

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Tables Table 1-1 Table 1-2 Table 1-3 Table 2-1 Table 2-2 Table 3-1 Table 3-2 Table 3-3 Table 3-4 Table 3-5 Table 3-6 Table 3-7 Table 3-8 Table 3-9 Table 3-10 Table 3-11 Table 3-12 Table 3-13 Table 3-14 Table 3-15 Table 3-16 Table 3-17 Table 3-18 Table 3-19 Table 3-20 Table 3-21 Table 3-22 Table 4-1 Table A-1 Table A-2 Table A-3 Table A-4

Control Panel Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Depiction of special designations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Ambient conditions for transport - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Technical data external control voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–11 Control connections Xantrex GT30 E at X1 on control electronics circuit board - - - - - 2–18 Inverter operation via the control panel buttons- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 I-SYSTEM DATA Current Values Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8 I-EVENT MEMORY/01 ... 64 Current Value Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8 I-INVERTER DATA Current Value Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9 I-INVERTER.DATA/I-converter temp. Current Value Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9 I INVERTER.DATA/I terminal inputs Current Value Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10 I INVERTER.DATA/I special values FU Current Value Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10 I INVERTER.DATA/I device data Current Value Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10 P SYSTEM DATA Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11 P MONITORING Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11 P EXTRAS Parameter Menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–12 P-REPORTGEN..MLD/P-REPORTGEN..MLD1 ... 20 Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–14 P-MESSAGEGEN.COMP/P-MESSAGEGEN.COMP1 ... 8 Parameter Menu- - - - - - - - - 3–15 P DIGITAL OUPUTS Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–16 P PROGRAMMABLE TEXT Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–17 P WARNINGS/P warning 1 ... 8 Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18 P FAILURES/P failure 1 ... 12 Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19 P SERVICE MODULE Parameter Menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–20 P CONTROL PARAMETERS Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–20 P STATUS DISPLAY Parameter Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–22 DIL switch S1 Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–24 Pin Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–24 Causes of defect and troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Environmental Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Regulatory Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Xantrex GT30 E Report Texts Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–4

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Planning

Chapter 1, “Planning” contains information about the features and functions of the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. The topics in this chapter are organized as follows: • “Product Description” on page 1–2 • “Control Panel” on page 1–3 • “Special Designations” on page 1–4 • “Transport” on page 1–4 • “Storage” on page 1–5

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Planning

Product Description Preface The Xantrex GT30 E solar inverter is a product for feeding solar energy into the low-voltage grid, in Europe as well as in Asia. Through the use of a high frequency transformer for galvanic separation of the photovoltaic generator and the grid, an especially small and lightweight design is possible. Simple installation and operation ensures quick initial startup and high operation safety. The Xantrex GT30 E employs the Maximum Power Point Tracking principle (MPPT) to maximize the energy generated by the photovoltaic modules. The latest IGBT-based switchgear technology comes into operation to reduce energy loss during the conversion process. In larger systems or in case of retroactive expansion, several inverters can be connected in parallel. The Xantrex GT30 E, developed for operation in Europe, complies with the applicable European guidelines, bears the CE label, fulfils the requirements of the Royal Decree (RD 1663/2000 and RD 661/2007), Spain, and is EMC-tested.

Features •

Compact design and low weight.

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Photovoltaic generator galvanically isolated from the grid by HF-transformer.

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User-defined Maximum Power Point Tracking: adjusts the voltage and current of the photovoltaic generator.

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Monitoring of voltage and frequency and, if necessary, disconnection during under-voltage or over-voltage, as well as in the case of the frequency falling short or exceeding.

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Main contactor for disconnection from the grid.

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Dual processor system that resumes control functions and self-diagnosis of the inverter and monitors and regulates system operation.

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LCD display with keyboard unit for all status displays and operating functions.

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IMS PC software with graphic user interface allows for real time communication, parameterization, and control. The software can be downloaded from the manufacturer's home page.

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Remote supervision via modem.

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Visualization with oscilloscope function.

Options

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Control Panel

Control Panel In this manual, the buttons on the control panel will be referred to as shown in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 Control Panel Buttons Button on the control panel

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Special Designations The following text formatting is used in this manual.

Display Buttons Table 1-2 Depiction of special designations Description in the text

Meaning



Press the button on the control panel once.



Press the button on the control panel twice.



Press both buttons at the same time.

Display Text P-SYSTEM DATA This is how text which is shown in the control panel is displayed. If you must branch out into a menu, the text is displayed as follows: P EXTRAS/ Language. P-EXTRAS symbolizes the main menu and Language the submenu. In this case, you are parameterizing the language in the P-EXTRAS menu. The display initially shows P-EXTRAS. If you switch into this menu, the display will only show Language.

Transport Procedure The devices are packaged by the manufacturer in such a way that they can be transported by freight vehicles. •

Observe the following ambient conditions for transport pursuant to EN 50178, class 2K3 in accordance with EN 60721-3-2:

Table 1-3 Ambient conditions for transport Air pressure

700 … 1060 mbar, equivalent to max. 3000 m. above sea level

Ambient temperature

– 25 … + 70 °C

Humidity protection

• Highest relative humidity, if the device temperature slowly increases by 40 K: 95% • Highest relative humidity, if the device is brought directly from - 25 °C to + 30 °C: 95% • Highest absolute humidity, if the device is brought directly from + 70 °C to + 15 °C: 60 g/m3

Vibration

•

Max. 1 g or 3.5 mm amplitude and/or in accordance to class 2M1 according to DIN IEC 721, Part 3 2

Transport the inverter with cardboard packaging lying flat.

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Storage •

Inverters are highly-sensitive electronic devices. Pay attention to the labels and warning notices on the packaging.

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Only transport the devices in modern, air-suspended freight vehicles on paved roads. If you cannot maintain these conditions, package the devices according to the special requirements. In this case, consult Schneider Electric for equipment such as shippable packaging.

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An eyelet is provided in centre of the inverter's top for the purpose of lifting it with a crane.

Storage CAUTION: Storage Outdoor storage will destroy the inverters! Only store in dry spaces. Store the devices with intact packaging only in a dry, potentially heated storage space. Ambient conditions for storage pursuant to EN 50178 are (for temperature: class 1K4, for relative humidity: class 1K3 accordance with EN 60721 3 1): Air pressure

860 ... 1060 mbar (equivalent to max. 1000 m. above sea level)

Ambient temperature

– 25 ... + 55 °C

Humidity protection

5 ... 95%; 1 ... 29 g/m³

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Installation

Chapter 2, “Installation” contains information about planning for and installing the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW GridTie Photovoltaic Inverter. The topics in this chapter are organized as follows: • “Mechanical Installation” on page 2–2 • “Dimensional Diagram” on page 2–2 • “Introduction to Wiring and Connections” on page 2–3

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Installation

Mechanical Installation CAUTION: Inverter damage caused by incorrect installation The inverter must be installed in a vertical position. There must be at least 20 cm of space below and above the device as well as between it and other objects, to ensure that inflow and outflow of cooling air are not obstructed. Multiple inverters must not be mounted on top of each other.

Dimensional Diagram 0D¡ELOG

 Figure 2-1 Dimensional diagram Xantrex GT30 E

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Introduction to Wiring and Connections

Introduction to Wiring and Connections The following sections explain the connection of: •

the supply voltage (AC side)

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the photovoltaic voltage (DC side)

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the external switch for switch point with disconnection function

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an optional external control voltage (AC 230 V)

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an optional analog modem

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an optional external control panel

Additionally, you will find the X1 terminal configuration on the circuit board control electronics.

WARNING: Danger of electric shock The Xantrex GT30 E housing must only be opened in a discharged condition. You must open the inverter housing to reach the connection terminals. To do so, loosen the four quick-release screws on the front of the device.

AC Connection AC Disconnect Important: Observe the regulations of the local utility Gather information to determine whether your local utility specifies a grid disconnect. In order to disconnect the inverter from the low-voltage grid, i.e. for maintenance or initial startup, the Xantrex GT30 E already contains an AC contactor which constitutes an approved inverter disconnection point from the grid.

AC Connection In order to connect the AC power lines, a terminal block is provided on the lower left of the device next to the network contactor. The cross section of the connection cables (cable type: NYM or NYY, for example) must be measured corresponding to the maximum current. Information on currents is found in “System Specifications” on page A–2. The permissible cross section of the connection cables is either 0.5 to 35 mm² inflexible or 0.5 to 25 mm² flexible. The phases are connected to the L1, L2, and L3 terminals, and their sequence is not significant since the Xantrex GT30 E recognizes the revolving field on its own. The neutral conductor is connected to terminal N. The grounding conductor is connected to the green-yellow PE terminal. Important: The Xantrex GT30 E must be connected to a TN network.

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Figure 2-2 Schematic illustration of AC connection terminals

(1)

Circuit board filter network detection

(2)

Network connection L1, L2, L3, N, PE

(3)

Network contactor

DC Connection DC Disconnect Important: Observe the regulations of the local utility Gather information to determine whether your local utility specifies a DC disconnect for disconnection of the inverter from the photovoltaic generator, i.e. for maintenance or initial startup.

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Introduction to Wiring and Connections

DC Connection

WARNING: Danger from high DC voltage at the photovoltaic generator The danger of electric shock at the output wires or exposed connections exists as soon as a photovoltaic generator is exposed to direct solar radiation. To reduce this risk of electric shock during installation, cover the photovoltaic generators with photo-resistant material and measure the voltage at the connections before you touch them to establish the connections. Only remove the shading when you are prompted to do so in “Initial Startup” on page 3–2.

WARNING: Danger from electric shock The use of unsuitable cables can lead to severe bodily injury and death as well as considerable property damage. Only use cables with an insulating strength of at least DC 1,000 V. Important: If the polarity of the connection cables is incorrect, the Xantrex GT30 E will not operate. Pay attention to the polarity of the connection cables. The connection for the solar generator is located on the right, lower side. The positive pole of the photovoltaic generator's connection line must be connected with the terminal labelled “+.” The negative pole of the photovoltaic generator's connection line must be connected with the terminal labelled “–.” Only one cable each can be connected with the terminal.

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Installation The specified cross section is 0.75 to 35 mm² for flexible cable or 0.75 to 50 mm² for stiff wire.

Figure 2-3 Connection terminal X1 photovoltaic generator. Schematic illustration of connecting terminal X1 photovoltaic generator.

Permanently-accessible External Switch for Disconnection Function

 ([WHUQHU6FKDOWHUI¾U6FKDOWVWHOOHPLW7UHQQIXQNWLRQ Permanently-accessible External Switch for Disconnection Function The Xantrex GT30 E is connected with the AC network via a contactor. This

([WHUQHU6FKDOWHUI¾UMHGHU]HLW]XJ¦QJOLFKH6FKDOWVWHOOHPLW7UHQQIXQNWLRQ disconnection point (contactor) can be used as a bus-tie switch. According to the guidelines of the German electricity association (VDEW), it must be possible to disconnect the Xantrex GT30 E from the AC network via a “switch point with disconnection function which is accessible at all times.” This is accomplished by connecting an external switch at the X2:1 and X2:2 terminals. If the switch is turned off, the contactor cannot draw in, thus ensuring the secure separation of the Xantrex GT30 E from the AC network. The switch must be turned on during normal operation. Important: If terminals X2:1 and X2:2 remain free, no energy will be fed to the network. $&+781* Connect an external switch to terminals X2:1 and X2:2 :HQQGLH.OHPPHQ;XQG;XQEHOHJWEOHLEHQZLUGNHLQH(QHUJLHLQV1HW] HLQJHVSHLVW

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The VDEW guideline “switch point with disconnection function which is accessible at all times” is met when an external switch is connected with terminals X2:1 and X2:2. The maximum permissible cross section of the connection line is 2.5 mm².

 Figure 2-4 Schematic illustration of connecting terminals for external switch



(1)

Circuit board filter network detection

(2)

Network connection

(3)

Network contactor

(4)

Connection terminal for switch point accessible at all times

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External Power Supply for Control Electronics External Power Supply for Control Electronics The Xantrex GT30 E is manufactured so that control voltage is generated from the photovoltaic generator's control voltage. This means that the Xantrex GT30 E is only switched on when the photovoltaic generator delivers sufficiently high control voltage. If the photovoltaic voltage is too low, the Xantrex GT30 E does not go online. If you want the Xantrex GT30 E to operate non-stop, i.e. for 24 hour monitoring, you need to supply external power to the control electronics.

Connection of External Power Supply $QVFKOXVVH[WHUQH6SDQQXQJVYHUVRUJXQJ Open the housing of the Xantrex GT30 E by loosening the quick release screws. The switching power supply circuit board is located above, right next to the display. Loosen the white plug with the supply lines of X2 on the switching power supply circuit board and connect it with X5.

Figure 2-5 Switching power supply circuit board with plug on X2 internal control voltage and Switching power supply circuit board with plug on X5 external control voltage 8PVWHOOHQGHU6WHXHUHOHNWURQLNDXIH[WHUQH6SDQQXQJVYHUVRUJXQJ

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Suppling the Control Voltage from an External Voltage Source The blue S1 switch must be turned off on the circuit board DC/DC control, which is located below the switch power supply circuit board.

Figure 2-6 Circuit board DC/DC control with S1 switch

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Figure 2-7 Circuit board DC/DC control with S1 switch, detail. Terminals 101 (L1) and 102 (N) at terminal block X1 are designated for the connection of an external voltage source. The grounding conductor will be connected to the green-yellow PE terminal. The maximum possible cross section is 2.5mm.

Figure 2-8 Connecting terminals X1:101 and 102 for external voltage source. Schematic illustration of connecting terminals X1:101 and 102 for external voltage source.

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WARNING: Protection of the External Voltage Source Protect the external voltage source with approved mains circuit breakers. Protecting the external voltage source is the responsibility of the customer. The external control voltage must meet the following requirements. Table 2-1 Technical data external control voltage Protection

2 ... 6 A gL, 150 VA max.

Voltage

AC 230 V + 15% – 20%

Frequency

47 ... 63 Hz

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Connection of an Analog Modem Installation of the Analog Modem An analog modem, type Tixi Alarm Modem 56k HM41, can be used for remote control of the Xantrex GT30 E. To do so, an analog telephone connection must be available. The required wiring is described below. Space for the modem is provided on the top DIN rail next to the DC connection terminals in the Xantrex GT30 E. 1. Open the housing of the Xantrex GT30 E by loosening the four quick release screws. 2. Snap the modem in place onto the top DIN rail next to the DC connections.

 Figure 2-9 Installation location provided for modem

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Connecting the Analog Modem $QVFKOXVVGHV$QDORJ0RGHPV

Figure 2-10 Modem connection for Xantrex GT30 E Table 2-1 Connecting the Analog Modem %H]HLFKQXQJ

Designation

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Meaning

Line

RJ11 telephone jack

COM2 (RS 485 / 422: –T, +T, (0V)

Connections for data cable

DC 10 ... 30 V

Power supply (2 screw terminals)

Service

Sensor

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Installation You should only use the data cable supplied with a Sub-D jack at one end and three connecting wires with core cable ends at the other end! 1. Connect the Line telephone jack with the analog telephone jack. 2. Connect the 9pole Sub-D jack with X51 at the Xantrex GT30 E's display. 3. Clamp the connecting wires to the modem at COM2 as follows: •

Brown cable to +T

•

White cable to –T

•

Shield to 0V

4. Connect X1:29 Pl. control electronics with the “–” connection of the Tixi modem DC 10 ... 30 V. 5. Connect X1:2 Pl. control electronics with the “+” connection of the Tixi modem DC 10 ... 30 V. 6. Establish a bridge from X1:28 to X1:1 on the control electronics circuit board.

WARNING: Modem damage due to incorrect polarity of the supply voltage Make sure that the “+” and “–” connections “DC 10 ... 30 V” are correctly connected. This device must be used as the local modem: Tixi Super Modem AT V.90 Ordering Code: SM03-CTS Power: AC 9 V, max. 0.8 A

Connection and Installation of External Display The external display has the same functionality as the internal display.

Procedure Use the external display, with RS 485 interface, for installation in a system with a maximum cable distance of 1000 m. Use the display in console boards or doors. Pay attention to the following measurements for the cut-out: Width × Height [mm]: 138+1 × 92+0.8 The protection class is IP54. Screw terminals are intended for the connection.

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Figure 2-11 Dimensional diagram - External display

(1)

Contrast setting

Connection for Assembly with 5 m Maximum Length of Connection Cable

Inverter

9-pole sub-D jack

Figure 2-12 External display – Connection with 5 m maximum length of connection cable Use a double-stranded and shielded cable as connection cable, such as LiYCY 2XxX0.25.

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Connection for Assembly with 1000 m Maximum Length of Connection Cable

Inverter

9-pole sub-D jack

Power supply

Figure 2-13 External display – Connection with 1000 m maximum length of connection cable Use shielded connection cables.

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Configuration of Terminal X1 on Control Electronics Circuit Board The control electronics circuit board is located in the upper left of the Xantrex GT30 E, below the blue cover which contains the Xantrex GT30 E display. An X1 connection terminal, among other things, is located on the control electronics. Its configuration is illustrated below.

Figure 2-14 Control electronics with cover and display

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Table 2-2 Control connections Xantrex GT30 E at X1 on control electronics circuit board Terminal X1:

Function/meaning Xantrex GT30 E

1 2 12

Ready for operation, relay 1, potential-free

3 4

Operation, relay 2, potential-free, NO AC 250 V, 1 A after AC15

5 6

Warning, relay 3, potential-free, NO AC 250 V, 1 A after AC15

7 8

Feedback main contactor, relay 4, potential-free, NO AC 250 V, 1 A after AC15

9 10 11

Collective fault, potential-free

14

0V

15

Output + 10 V

16

Output - 10 V

17 18 19

0V

20

-

23

Output = 15 V

28

Output + 24 V

29

0V

30

Feedback network contactor, + 24 V, NO; internally wired

1 = NC 2 = NO AC 250 V, 1 A after AC15

9 = NO 10 = NC AC 250 V, 1 A after AC15

39

Feedback DC interior fan, - 10 V, PTC, internally wired

42

Controller enable, 0 V, internally bridged

31 32 33 34 34 36 37 38 41

Programmable digital ports Switchable with +24 V (i.e. from X1:28) Input current per port approx. 12 mA Information on the use of the digital ports can be found in “Parameters” on page 3–11.

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Operation

Chapter 3, “Operation” contains information on the basic operation of the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. The topics in this chapter are organized as follows: • “Initial Startup” on page 3–2 • “Shutdown Test” on page 3–3 • “General Information on Operation” on page 3–5 • “Parameterization” on page 3–7 • “Communication Possibilities” on page 3–22 • “Safe Disconnection According to EN 50178” on page 3–23 • “Sub-D Connections and DIL Switch” on page 3–23 • “DIL Switch S1” on page 3–24 • “PC via RS 232 to X50” on page 3–24

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Operation

Initial Startup Initial Startup Instructions To make sure that every Xantrex GT inverter is wired correctly, each inverter must be wired individually according to “Introduction to Wiring and Connections” on page 2–3 and turned on according to the initial startup instructions. After the initial startup of an individual inverter, it is turned off and the wiring and initial startup of the next inverter are carried out. Proceed accordingly for all inverters until the installation is completed. Follow these initial startup instructions step by step for every installed inverter. Do not try to wire and turn on all inverters at the same time.

WARNING: Danger from electrical shock Make sure that the inverter’s ground conductor is connected with earth ground before you turn on the AC voltage. If this is not observed, danger of an electrical shock exists if the enclosure is touched. You can obtain information on the relevant grounding requirements from your local utility.

WARNING: Danger from electrical shock Dangerous voltages are present from two sources. Be very careful during initial startup. Make sure that the AC and DC power connections are accurately established before you turn on the inverter.

CAUTION: Damage to devices when multiple inverters used Inverters can be damaged permanently if they are not wired correctly. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) connections of a photovoltaic generator are connected to their respective polarity on the inverter.

Initial Startup of the Xantrex GT30 E 1. Cover the photovoltaic generator with photo-resistant material. 2. Initially, keep the switch open for the “switch point with disconnection function which is accessible at all times” as well as the AC circuit breaker and the DC circuit breaker, if applicable. 3. Make sure that all required connections have been established according to “Introduction to Wiring and Connections” on page 2–3. 4. Remove the cover from the photovoltaic generator and connect the DC circuit breaker, if applicable. Check the voltage at the DC input terminals. It must be between 450 and 800 V. Also check the correct voltage polarity at the DC input terminals. 5. If you established an external power connection, turn it on as well.

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6. The inverter turns on automatically, and the display shows one of the following error messages: •

Error under-voltage L1 – if an AC circuit breaker is connected.

•

Error bus-tie switch off – if only the switch for the “switch point with disconnection function which is accessible at all times” is connected.

7. Now, enter the phase voltage in the P-SYSTEM DATA/U network nominal menu and the frequency of your low-voltage network in the P-SYSTEM DATA/ f network nominal menu. The factory settings for network voltage are 400 V and 50 Hz for mains frequency. 8. Connect the switch for the “switch point with disconnection function which is accessible at all times” and the AC circuit breaker, if applicable. The inverter requires several seconds for pre-charging the bridge capacitors before the contactor closes and supply to the grid begins. 9. Now test the shutdown according to “Shutdown Test” on page 3–3.

Shutdown Test Shutdown Test to Ensure Correct Operation During initial startup as well as periodically during operation, correct functioning of the inverter should be tested with the shutdown test according to the regulations of the local utility. This test ensures that the inverter does not operate as an “island” by feeding electricity into the grid during grid failure or shutdown. As soon as the inverter supplies energy into the utility grid, test the shutdown as follows.

Instructions for the Shutdown Test 1. If an AC circuit breaker is connected, open it. If no AC circuit breaker is connected, proceed with step 4. 2. Make sure that the inverter stops feeding power into the grid: the Error undervoltage L1 error message must be shown on the display. 3. Switch on the AC circuit breaker again. After pre-charging the bridge capacitors, the inverter goes online again and feeds energy into the lowvoltage grid. 4. Open the L1 contact of the Test Contactor X3 test terminal block with a screwdriver. It is located right above the AC connecting terminals.

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Figure 3-1 Test terminal block closed. Test terminal block open. 5. Make sure that the inverter stops feeding power into the grid: the Error undervoltage L1 error message must be shown in the display. 6. Close the contact again. After pre-charging the bridge capacitors, the inverter goes online again and feeds energy into the low-voltage grid. 7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 with contacts L2 and L3. 8. Open the switch for “switch point with disconnection function which is accessible at all times” according to the VDEW. 9. Make sure that the inverter stops feeding power into the grid: the Error bustie switch off error message must be shown in the display. 10. Close the switch for “switch point with disconnection function which is accessible at all times” again. Acknowledge the error message with . After pre-charging the bridge capacitors, the inverter goes online again and feeds energy into the low-voltage grid. 11. If you are putting multiple inverters into operation, repeat the shutdown test for each inverter.

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General Information on Operation  of the )XQNWLRQGHV:HFKVHOULFKWHU'LVSOD\V Operation Inverter Control Panel Configuration $XIEDX

 Figure 3-2 Inverter control panel The control panel assists in the operation and setup of the inverter. The READY, WORKING, and FAULT LED indicators display the inverter's current status. You can read the following data from the clear text display: •

The current values of the inverter

•

All parameters

•

All saved error messages

Operate the inverter via the control panel buttons as follows: Table 3-1 Inverter operation via the control panel buttons Display

Operation Press to turn inverter on.

,

 Press to turn inverter off.

2

 Use to navigate the menu.





Press and/or to select individual actual values, i.e. U-PV1.

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Operation Table 3-1 Inverter operation via the control panel buttons Display

Operation Press to access the current value menu.

 Press to enter a submenu.

 Press to return to the status display with the current values.

6

 Acknowledge errors by pressing these buttons at the same time.

6



 Press to access the parameterization menu.

3



Setting Language, Date, and Time  6SUDFKH'DWXPXQG8KU]HLWHLQVWHOOHQ  6SUDFKH'DWXPXQG8KU]HLWHLQVWHOOHQ  6SUDFKH'DWXPXQG8KU]HLWHLQVWHOOHQ Select Display Language

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• Press for approximately 2 seconds to switch the display language to 6SUDFKH'DWXPXQG8KU]HLWHLQVWHOOHQ English.

•

Press once more for approximately 2 seconds to return to the original

language, German. 'LVSOD\6SUDFKHZ¦KOHQ •



Download further display languages via the IMS parameterization software.

6SUDFKH'DWXPXQG8KU]HLWHLQVWHOOHQ Important: Loss of a display language

Each display language transferred into the inverter will overwrite one of the

'LVSOD\6SUDFKHZ¦KOHQ existing languages.



•

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To download languages, start the IMS software and connect the inverter with the PC.

• Change the language via the IMS software under Online functions, transfer 'LVSOD\6SUDFKHZ¦KOHQ language.

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Setting Date and Time Check current time and date under P-EXTRAS/Date and P-EXTRAS/Time. This is where you can check your local time. In the factory, the current time of the testing date (Central European time zone) is set. Daylight saving time is not taken into account. Setting the correct time enables faster troubleshooting as operation errors are saved with the date and time stamp in an event registry.

Inverter Menu Resolution Level In the P-EXTRAS/menu menu, select the level of resolution for the inverter Initial start-up, Standard, or Expert menus to set the number of visible menus, current values, and parameters in order to make the arrangement more clearly understandable. Factory setting is Initial start-up. The menus, current values, and parameters visible in the respective level of resolution can be found in “Current Values” on page 3–7 and “Parameters” on page 3–11.

Parameterization Protecting Parameters from Modification Procedure You can parameterize all parameters of the inverter in delivery status via the internal control panes or via an RS 232 connection to a PC with the IMS software. If you prefer to parameterize the inverter via one place only, you can customize that under P-EXTRAS/para-source. If you do not want to allow further parameter changes, you must set the DIL switch to off. The exact position of this DIL switch is described in “Sub-D Connections and DIL Switch” on page 3–23.

Current Values Current Values and their Function All available current values and their descriptions are listed in the table below. The right column shows in which inverter menu resolution level the respective values are displayed in: •

I = Initial start-up

•

S = Standard

•

E = Expert

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Table 3-2 I-SYSTEM DATA Current Values Menu I-SYSTEM DATA

Description

Display in

P-network

RMS power currently being fed into the grid.

E, S, I

I-network

RMS current currently being fed into the grid.

E, S, I

U-network

Current RMS value of the phase voltage of the grid.

E, S, I

f-network

Current mains frequency.

E, S, I

U-PV1

Voltage currently being delivered from the photvoltaic modules. This voltage depends of the radiation, the current flow from the photovoltaic modules, and the number of photovoltaic modules connected in series.

E, S, I

t-day

Indicates how long the Xantrex GT30 E has supplied power into the grid (independent of the level of power) on the current day.

E, S, I

t-total

Indicates how long the Xantrex GT30 E has supplied power into the grid since its initial startup.

E, S, I

E-Tag

Indicates how much energy has been supplied into the grid on the current day.

E, S, I

E-total

Indicates how much energy the Xantrex GT30 E has supplied into the grid since its initial startup.

E, S, I

R-iso

Indicates the ground resistance of Upv+ and/or Upv–. The measurement only applies to the line from the photovoltaic modules to the inverter.

E, S, I

Table 3-3 I-EVENT MEMORY/01 ... 64 Current Value Menu I-EVENT MEMORY/01 ... 64

Description

Display in

System

System in which the event occurred.

E, S, I

Date

Date of the event.

E, S, I

Time

Time of the event.

E, S, I

«P network

Power supplied into the grid before the event.

E, S, I

|P network

Power supplied into the grid during the event.

E, S, I

«I network

RMS value of the current supplied into the grid before the event.

E, S, I

|I network

RMS value of the current supplied into the grid during the event.

E, S, I

«U network

RMS value of the phase voltage before the event.

E, S, I

|U network

RMS value of the phase voltage during the event.

E, S, I

«f network

Frequency of the grid voltage before the event.

E, S, I

|f network

Frequency of the grid voltage during the event.

E, S, I

«U PV1

RMS value of the voltage supplied by the photovoltaic generator before the event.

E, S, I

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Description

Display in

|U PV1

RMS value of the voltage supplied by the photovoltaic generator during the event.

E, S, I

«R iso

Value of the insulation resistance before the event.

E, S, I

|R iso

Value of the insulation resistance during the event.

E, S, I

«Intcrcvltg.

Intermediate circuit voltage before the event.

E, S, I

|Intcrcvltg.

Intermediate circuit voltage during the event.

E, S, I

«AnwIstw1 ... 4

Current user value 1 ... 4 before the event.

E, S, I

|AnwIstw1 ... 4

Current user value 1 ... 4 during the event.

E, S, I

«Control DSP

DSP control code before the event.

E, S, I

|Control DSP

DSP control code during the event.

E, S, I

«Status DSP

DSP status before the event.

E, S, I

|Status DSP

DSP status during the event.

E, S, I

T interior

Interior inverter temperature during the event.

E, S, I

T cooling.el max

Cooling element temperature at the inverter during the E, S, I event (in systems: maximum of all system temperatures).

Table 3-4 I-INVERTER DATA Current Value Menu I-INVERTER DATA

Description

Display in

Intcrcvltg.

Rectified grid voltage in the intermediate circuit (approx. peak value of the grid voltage).

E, S

I-limit

Maximum output current depending on:

E, S

• the cooling element temperatures: Maximum (Tcooling el. max) • the maximum difference (T-diff. max) • the overload ability of the power element Para-source

Displays the currently selected parameterization authority. It is set via the P EXTRAS:Para source parameter.

E, S, I

Status

Displays the current operating condition of the inverter.

E, S, I

>Command

Displays the next On command which the inverter expects. This value is helpful especially during initial startup.

E, S, I

Table 3-5 I-INVERTER.DATA/I-converter temp. Current Value Menu I INVERTER.DATA

Description

Display in

T-interior

Internal power converter temperature.

E, S

T-cooling.el. max

Maximum of the individual cooling element temperatures at the inverter, calculated from the temperatures Tcooling el. 1 to 5 (if applicable).

E, S, I

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Operation Table 3-6 I INVERTER.DATA/I terminal inputs Current Value Menu I-INVERTER.DATA/I terminal inputs X1:30 37

Description

Display In

This value indicates which of the terminal inputs X1:30 to X1:37 of the circuit board control electronics are currently being triggered. A is indicated for terminal input X1:30, 1 for X1:31, 2 for X1:32, and so on. If an input is not triggered, U is indicated in its place.

E, S, I

For example, if the X1:30, 31, 32, and 35 inputs are triggered, it is indicated in the display as A1200500. X1:38;39;41;42

This value indicates which of the terminal inputs X1:38, :39, :41 and X1:42 of the circuit board control electronics are currently being triggered. 8 is indicated for terminal input X1:38, 9 for X1:39, 1 for X1:41, and 2 for X1:42. If an input is not triggered, U is indicated in its place.

E, S, I

For example, if the X1:38, 41 and 42 inputs are triggered, it is indicated in the display as 8012. Table 3-7 I INVERTER.DATA/I special values FU Current Value Menu I INVERTER.DATA/I special values FU

Description

Display in

Date

Current date.

E

Time

Current time.

E

Usv.Actv.1 ... 4

Current user value 1 ... 4: Programmable current value display for service purposes (selection in the P SERVICE MODULE: Channel 1 ... 4 menu).

E

Table 3-8 I INVERTER.DATA/I device data Current Value Menu I INVERTER.DATA/I device data

Description

Display in

Serror

Standby or operating current principle for error indication relay (corresponds to DIL switch position S1.2 on control board).

E, S, I

Type

Inverter type: identified automatically by the inverter according to connected power element.

E, S, I

Inverter no.

Inverter number from the manufacturer (assigned during final testing/delivery).

E, S, I

Version

Software version: current version of the internal inverter software.

E, S, I

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Parameters Parameters and their Function All available parameters and their descriptions are listed in the table below. The right hand column shows in which inverter menu resolution level the parameters are displayed: •

I = Initial start-up

•

S = Standard

•

E = Expert

Information on setting the resolution level can be found in “Inverter Menu Resolution Level” on page 3–7. Table 3-9 P SYSTEM DATA Parameter Menu P SYSTEM DATA

Description

Default Value

Limits

Display in

U network-nominal

The nominal grid voltage.

400 V

230 ... 415 V

E, S, I

f network-nominal

The nominal grid frequency.

50 Hz

40 ... 60 Hz

E, S, I

Default Value

Limits

Display in

Table 3-10 P MONITORING Parameter Menu P MONITORING

Description

U decreaseprotection

Used to regulate, in percentage, the 70% degree to which the mains voltage may be lower than the nominal value of the mains voltage (U networknominal) so that the Xantrex GT30 E continues to feed power into the grid.

70 ... 100%

E, S

U increaseprotection

Used to regulate, in percentage, the 110% degree to which the mains voltage may be higher than the nominal value of the mains voltage (U networknominal) so that the Xantrex GT30 E continues to feed power into the grid.

100 ... 115%

E, S

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Operation Table 3-10 P MONITORING Parameter Menu Default Value

Limits

Display in

Used to regulate the degree to which the frequency of the network which is being fed may be lower than the stated nominal value (f networknominal) so that the Xantrex GT30 E continues to feed power into the grid.

1.0 Hz

0.0 ... 3.0 Hz

E, S

Used to regulate the degree to which the frequency of the network which is being fed may be higher than the stated nominal value (f networknominal) so that the Xantrex GT30 E continues to feed power into the grid.

1.0 Hz

0.0 ... 2.0 Hz

E, S

Default Value

Limits

Display in

0

0 ... 65,535

E, S, I

P MONITORING

Description

f decrease

f increase

Table 3-11 P EXTRAS Parameter Menu P EXTRAS

Description

Password

If a password has been set to prevent unauthorized parameterization (see select password), the correct password must be entered here. If the password is entered correctly, the FU reports, Password correct! The parameters are now released for modification.

Language

By means of this parameter, the language of the inverter text can be selected.

German

German, English, French, Spanish, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish

E, S, I

Menu

Corresponding to the selected menu level (initial start-up, standard, and so on) only the relevant menus and parameters are visible. This enhances the clarity of the arrangement.

Initial startup

Initial startup, Standard, Expert

E, S, I

A

Application: Specific basic parameterizations for often needed applications (i.e. asynchronous drive and HTL sensor).

Standard

Standard, factory settings

E, S

Date

Date of the internal inverter real time clock.

-

-

E, S, I

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Parameters Table 3-11 P EXTRAS Parameter Menu Default Value

Limits

Display in

Time of the internal inverter real time clock.

-

-

E, S, I

Parameter set

Four complete sets of parameters can be selected and saved. All 4 parameter sets are pre-assigned with the factory settings. A parameter will only be changed within the selected set of parameters. The factory setting corresponding to factory parameter can always be copied into the selected parameter set.

1

1 ... 4

E

Para-source

By means of this parameter, the parameterization source is selected.

Global

Global, Intern, RS232, RS485

E, S

Address

Node address of the inverter at the RS 485 interface.

3

0 ... 255

E, S, I

Select password

A password can be set to protect the parameters. A number between 1 and 65535 is permissible as a password. If you enter the number 0, no password is needed. !!Important!! Do not forget a numeric value. If, under active password protection, the number is no longer known, notify the nearest service station.

0

0 ... 65,535

E, S, I

Reset

Used to acknowledge an error.

no

yes, no

E, S, I

P EXTRAS

Description

Time

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Operation Table 3-12 P-REPORTGEN..MLD/P-REPORTGEN..MLD1 ... 20 Parameter Menu P-REPORTGEN..MLD/ P-reportgen.MLD1 ... 20 Description

Default Value

Input

Processing of report 1 … 20 before further use. The report (binary information FU) can be selected from a range of individual errors, warnings, reports, terminal inputs, and so on.

inactive

inactive E X1:30 ... 37 X1:39; 41 On internal Off internal Reset internal On external Bdf Aus external Bdf Reset external Bdf Report MLD1 ... 20 Report COMP1 ... 8 Ready Operation Reset Main contactor Warning Wrg>InvOver Te Error Ctrl>Ventilator active

ZV: 0 >1

Parameterization for a required time delay in the generation of the report.

0.0 s

0.0 ... 999.9 s E

ZV: 1 >0

Parameterization for a required time delay in the withdrawal of the report.

0.0 s

0.0 ... 999.9 s E

Inversion

The value of the binary information can be inverted with parameterization on (i.e. for switching operation current/standby current principle)

off

on, off

If blocked

Used to set the value of the output bit of the report generator when the inverter is turned off (= blocked).

Report

off, on, report E

Limits

Display in

E

You can choose whether the output bit should be permanently on, off, or dependent on the condition of the report generator.

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Parameters Table 3-13 P-MESSAGEGEN.COMP/P-MESSAGEGEN.COMP1 ... 8 Parameter Menu P-MESSAGEGEN. COMP/ P-messagegen. COMP1 ... 8 I

I

Hyst.

ZV: 0 >1

Description

Default Value Limits

With the report generator COMP1 ... 8 (comparison), actual values of the inverter are monitored on a freely selectable threshold. The actual value can also be a text parameter. It is displayed as triple parameter; the displayed unit automatically adjusts.

COMP1 ... 7: Intcrcvltg.

Comparative operator functions for numeric values are > (higher) and < (lower) and for texts = (equal) and ! (unequal).

Display in

P network I network U network f network U PV1 t total E day E total R iso Intcrcvltg. I limit Para source Status >Command Par set T interior T cooling el. max T Diff. Max T cabinet max Us.Actv.1 ... 4

E


, 0

Parameterization for a required time delay in the withdrawal of the report.

COMP1 ... 8: 0.2 s

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Operation Table 3-13 P-MESSAGEGEN.COMP/P-MESSAGEGEN.COMP1 ... 8 Parameter Menu P-MESSAGEGEN. COMP/ P-messagegen. COMP1 ... 8

Description

Default Value Limits

Display in

Absolute value

Only relevant for + / – signals. Here you can choose whether the absolute value of the signal is generated before comparison (yes) or if the signal itself is being used (no).

yes

yes, no

E

If blocked

Used to set the value of the output bit of the report generator when the inverter is turned off (= blocked). You can choose whether the output bit should be permanently on, off, or dependent on the condition of the report generator.

Report

off, on, report

E

Table 3-14 P DIGITAL OUPUTS Parameter Menu P DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Description

Default Value Limits

Relay 1

Selection of the signal that should be Active sent to relay 1 (terminal X1:1 / 2 / 12).

Relay 2

Selection of the signal that should be sent to relay 2 (terminal X1:3 / 4).

Operation

Relay 3

Selection of the signal that should be sent to relay 3 (terminal X1:5 / 6).

Warning

Relay 4

Selection of the signal that should be sent to relay 4 (terminal X1:7 / 8).

Main contactor

LED 1

Selection of the signal that should be sent to LED 1 (labelled with Ready).

Ready

LED 2

Selection of the signal that should be sent to LED 2 (labelled with Operation).

Operation

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Inactive X1:30 ... 37 X1:39; 41 On internal Off internal Reset internal On external Bdf Off external Bdf Reset external Bdf Report REPORT1 .. 20 Report COMP1 ... 8 Ready Operation Reset Main contactor Warning Wrg>InvOver Te Error Ctrl> Ventilator active

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Parameters Table 3-15 P PROGRAMMABLE TEXT Parameter Menu P PROGRAMMABLE TEXT Description

Default Value

P1 ... 10

prog. Text 1 ... 10

Programmable individual text 1 ... 10. It can be freely programmed and used as individual text for different text displays (reports, warnings, and so on) The parameterization is only possible via IMS, but required allocation (Test selection P_TEXT ACTUAL VALUES:T1 ... T4) can also be selected via LCD.

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Display in

-

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Operation Table 3-16 P WARNINGS/P warning 1 ... 8 Parameter Menu P WARNINGS/ P Warning 1 ... 8

Description

Default Value

Limits

Display in

Input

Selection of the signal source for warning 1 ... 8. Warnings are displayed on the status display (call over bit functionality), as long as no warning with higher priority or error is displayed or is currently pending. !!Advance warning!! is always in the first line. The second line can be freely selected. In case of an internal warning, the internal bit collective warning is set.

E P Warning 1 Inactive ... 6: Inactive X1:30 ... 37 X1:39; 41 P Warning 7: On internal Report Off internal REPORT20 Reset P Warning 8: internal On external Report Bdf COMP8 Off external Bdf Reset external Bdf Report MLD1 ... 20 Report COMP1 ... 8 Ready Operation Reset Main contactor Warning Wrg> InvOverTe Error Ctrl> Ventilator active

T

Selection of the required display text (second line of text) for warning 1 ... 8. The text can be selected from a selection of standardized texts or from the parameterizable individual texts.

P Warning 1 ... 6: prog. Text 1 P Warning 7: Iso. Error PV module P Warning 8: Iso. Error PV module

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Parameters Table 3-17 P FAILURES/P failure 1 ... 12 Parameter Menu P FAILURES/ P failure 1 ... 12

Description

Default Value

Limits

Display in E

Input

Selection of the signal source for error 1 ... 12. Errors are displayed in two lines on the status display (call over bit functionality), as long as no error with higher priority is currently pending. !!Error!! is always in the first line. In case of error, the internal bit collective error is always set, the inverter electronically shuts down, LED and relay error appear.

inactive

inactive X1:30 ... 37 X1:39; 41 On internal Off internal Reset internal On external Bdf Off external Bdf Reset external Bdf Report REPORT1... 20 Report COMP1 ... 8 Ready Operation Reset Main contactor Warning Wrg> InvOverTe Error Ctrl> Ventilator active

T

Text for error 1 ... 12. The error text can be selected from a selection of standardized texts or from the parameterizable individual texts.

P error 1 ... 11: Iso. error PV-module

Iso. error PV E module Insulation error Cabinet ventilator external Fuse R output filter Output reactor 2 Input reactor 2 prog. text 1 ... 10

P error 12: external

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Operation Table 3-18 P SERVICE MODULE Parameter Menu P SERVICE MODULE Channel 1 ... 4

Limits Description

Error value P network I network U network f network U PV1 Intcrcvltg. Addr. DSP 1/ 2 Address

E

0 ... 15

E

00000000 ... 003FFFFE

E

signed unsigned Hex

E

0000 ... FFFF

E

Default Value

Limits

Display in E

Channel 1: Selection of the signal which is displayed with the I-INVERTER.DATA/ Intcrcvltg. I-special values FU:Us.Actv.1 ... 4 Channel 2: P actual value. network Channel 3: U network Channel 4: f network

K1 ... K4 Amplification

No external meaning.

Display in

Channel 1 ... 3: 2 Channel 4: 12 00080000

K1 ... K4 Address

If Address is selected for the Channel 1 … 4 parameter in IINVERTER.DATA/I-special values FU:Us.Actv.1 ... 4, the signal is displayed which is saved internally at this C161 address.

K1 ... K4 Format

Entering the required number format signed for display of the I-INVERTER.DATA/ISpecial values FU:Us.Actv.1 ... 4 parameter on the LCD.

Addr. DSP 1 / 2

If Addr. DSP 1 or Addr. DSP 2 is selected for the Channel 1 ... 4 parameter in I-INVERTER.DATA/Ispecial values FU:Us.Actv.1 ... 4 the signal is displayed which is saved internally on this address of the DSP.

?

Table 3-19 P CONTROL PARAMETERS Parameter Menu P CONTROL PARAMETERS

Meaning

P I Contr.VCL

Determines the proportional share of the control loop for the AC mains power. Change the value in small steps, if necessary, since steps which are too large can lead to error shutdowns.

0.12

0.00 ... 5.00

Tn I Contr.VCL

Reset time of the control unit of the AC mains power. Does not normally have to be changed. Longer times slow down the control loop.

40 ms

0 ... 9,999 ms E

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Parameters Table 3-19 P CONTROL PARAMETERS Parameter Menu P CONTROL PARAMETERS

Meaning

Default Value

Limits

Display in E

P U Contr.VCL

Determines the proportional share of the voltage regulator for the intermediate circuit. Change the value in small steps, if necessary, since steps which are too large can lead to error shutdowns.

2.00

0.00 ... 5.00

Tn U Contr.VCL

Reset time of the intermediate circuit voltage regulator. Does not normally have to be changed. Longer times slow down the control loop.

30 ms

0 ... 9,999 ms E

P U Contr.DC

Determines the proportional share of the voltage regulator for the photovoltaic voltage, whereas it is determined by the withdrawn current. Change the value in small steps if necessary, since steps which are too large can lead to error shutdowns.

1.50

0.00 ... 5.00

Tn U Contr.DC

Reset time of the photovoltaic voltage regulator. Does not normally have to be changed. Longer times slow down the control loop.

50 ms

0 ... 9,999 ms E

Step width MPP

By means of this parameter, it is indicated by how much the voltage value of the photovoltaic generator is changed in order to reach the point of maximum output. With too small step width, the point of maximum output is reached in the best possible way, but the regulator cannot react quickly to great changes in radiation changes. With larger step widths, the regulator can react quickly to great changes in radiation, but it is possible that the point of maximum output will never be met exactly.

10 V

1 ... 50 V

E

Umax MPP

Indicates which maximum voltage value can appear during the MPP regulation. It is sensible to set the maximum value, since the point of maximum output possibly may not be reached in case voltage is too low.

800 V

450 ... 800 V

E

t Scan

Indicates in which time intervals the point of maximum output is checked by increasing or lowering of the photovoltaic voltage.

4s

1 ... 320 s

E

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Operation Table 3-20 P STATUS DISPLAY Parameter Menu P STATUS DISPLAY

Description

Status Z1 ... 4

Parameterize status displays (selectable actual value parameters) on the LCD of the inverter, as desired.

Default Value Status Z1: Status Status Z2: P network Status Z3: U PV1 Status Z4: E day

Limits

Display in

P network I network U network f network U PV1 t total E day E total R iso Intcrcvltg. I limit Status >Command Par set T interior T-cooling el. max T Diff. Max T cabinet max X1:30 ... 37 X1:38; 39; 41; 42 Date Time Us.Actv.1 ... 4

E, S

Communication Possibilities •

Control panel at the device.

•

Conventional terminal block X1 (“Configuration of Terminal X1 on Control Electronics Circuit Board” on page 2–17).

•

PC program via serial interface (“PC via RS 232 to X50” on page 3–24).

•

External control panel via serial interface (“Connection and Installation of External Display” on page 2–14).

•

Analog modem (“Connection of an Analog Modem” on page 2–12).

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Safe Disconnection According to EN 50178

Safe Disconnection According to EN 50178 Structure Control and main circuit are safely disconnected according to EN 50178. Figure 3-3 shows the general structure.

Voltage level 400 - 500 - 690 V

Control circuits - potential PELV

ETV

ATV

RS485

RS232

Digital outputs CA 250 V

Secure separation for 500 V and /or 690 V Secure separation for 250 V Base isolation safe voltage

Figure 3-3 Safe disconnection

Sub-D Connections and DIL Switch The following figure clarifies the position of the Sub-D connections and the DIL switch.

Not assigned S1.1 … S1.4: Hardware setting Not assigned X50: RS 232 for PC with IMS software X51: RS 485 for external control panel or analog modem Not assigned

Figure 3-4 Sub-D connections and DIL switch

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Operation

DIL Switch S1 Switch S1 Table 3-21 DIL switch S1 Functions Switch

Function

S1:1

ON: Parameterization possible OFF: Parameterization blocked

S1:2

ON: Collective error in the operating current principle, OFF: Collective error in the standby current principle, terminals – X2:34…36

S1:3

Flash: Can only be switched to ON per manufacturer's instructions

S1:4

Boot: Can only be switched to ON per manufacturer's instructions

PC via RS 232 to X50 Procedure This pin configuration conforms to a standardized 9-pole RS 232 interface. You can order a “Zero-modem-cable” from either a specialized computer store or Schneider Electric. Table 3-22 Pin Configuration Signal at the PC

PC connection, i.e. Sub-D 9 pol. -X50 (Sub D 9 pol., plug)

-

-

1

Signal (Received) RXD

3

2 TXD

Signal (Send) TXD

2

3 RXD

-

-

4

Ground M

5

5 Ground

-

-

6

-

-

7

-

-

8

-

-

9

Further information on connecting a PC and an inverter can be found in the IMS software help menu. •

Align the cable shield on both sides to the Sub-D9 housing.

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PC via RS 232 to X50

If you want to change the inverter parameters via the IMS software, the parameter P-EXTRAS/Para-source must be set to Global or RS232. Global corresponds to the pre-setting. •

Using the IMS software, set to which COM interface the cable at the PC will be connected. •

•

The pre-setting is COM1.

Select the configuration under Options/Driver/RS232-485-Driver.

If your PC has only one USB port, you must connect a USB/RS 232 interface converter between cable and PC in addition to the zero-modem-cable mentioned above. You can order the converter from Schneider Electric or use the tested converter by the company LINDY-Elektronik GmbH to make sure that all required functions are available. One possible supplier is the company Bechtle direkt GmbH with the following contact data: Bechtle Platz 1 74172 Neckarsulm Tel. 0180-5-951600 Fax 0180-5-951610 Bechtle order number: 149728 / Adapter DB9 St. - USB Typ A St. 2.0 m

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Troubleshooting

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” contains information and procedures for troubleshooting the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie 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. The topics in this chapter are organized as follows: • “General Troubleshooting Information” on page 4–2 • “Reading the Event Memory” on page 4–2

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Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Information Procedure Each inverter undergoes routine testing and one warm-up in the factory. This nearly rules out defects in the device during initial startup. In most cases, defects originate in the periphery, such as incorrect wiring or incorrect parameterization. The most common causes of defects during initial startup are listed below: Table 4-1 Causes of defect and troubleshooting Defect

Possible causes and troubleshooting

All three LED indicators on the display (READY, WORKING, and FAULT) are off.

• The inverter is not supplied with power. • Measure the input voltage between -X1:+ and -X1:–. • Check the polarity of the DC connections.

The READY LED indicator flashes.

• The On command does not come on.

The WORKING and FAULT LED indicators s are off.

• Follow the path up to the inverter.

The inverter cannot be put into operation.

• The On command you have selected is not preselected. • Check the parameterization.

The WORKING LED indicator flashes. The READY and FAULT LED indicators are off.

Did you follow the instructions in “Initial Startup” on page 3–2?

The inverter is not operating properly. The FAULT LED indicator flashes. The READY and WORKING LED indicators are off.

• The error message is displayed in the clear text display. Additionally, you can read the event memory. Further information can be found in “Reading the Event Memory” on page 4–2. • “Report Text” on page A–4 contains a list of all reports displayed and possible corrective measures.

Reading the Event Memory Introduction The inverter's event memory saves the following data in case of an error: •

Which error has occurred

•

Date and time of the occurrence of the event

•

Various actual values

This data is saved for the last 64 errors. Event number 01 is the event which occurred last.

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Reading the Event Memory

Procedure Get the readout of the event memory via the IMS software. You can also display the data on the display. To do so, proceed as follows: 1. Press and then press until I-EVENT MEMORY appears in the display. 2. The first event, i.e. I-Event memory/01:Ctrl>under-voltage, is displayed with . •

If you press again, you will see all saved data of this event.

3. Press to return. 4. Read out all data of the last event via the IMS software before contacting the factory regarding an error message. This simplifies the isolation of the error considerably.

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Maintenance

Chapter 5, “Maintenance” contains information and procedures for performing service and maintenance on the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. The topics in this chapter are organized as follows: • “Service and Maintenance” on page 5–2 • “Decommissioning” on page 5–2

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Maintenance

Service and Maintenance An adapted maintenance plan is available for every type of device. Further information can be obtained at the manufacturer's service department. The built-in fans have a life span of 10 to 14 years, depending on their degree of use. The life span of the lithium battery on the control panel circuit board is 10 years. The electrolyte capacitors are designed for a 20 year life span. •

Service the device after 10 years according to a set maintenance plan.

•

Check and clean the devices and/or the air filter mats, if applicable, depending on dust accumulation.

Decommissioning Disassembly, Return, and Disposal Below you will find information on the disassembly, return, and disposal of the device.

Disassembly CAUTION: Danger of electric shock Parts remain live up to 5 minutes after shutdown due to the capacitor charge. The housing of the Xantrex GT30 E must be opened only in discharged condition. 1. Shut down the inverter. 2. Open AC circuit breaker (if applicable). 3. Cover the photovoltaic generator with photo-resistant material, or open DC circuit breaker, if applicable. 4. Isolate external control voltage supply, if applicable. 5. After at least 5 minutes, check all connections for discharge. Only loosen the connecting terminals once that time has elapsed. If you would like the device to be decommissioned, contact the factory.

Return To avoid damage during transport, only ship the device in its original packaging.

Disposal Used device parts are free of PCB and BeO. Dispose of the devices according to the applicable regulations (electrolyte capacitors).

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Specifications

Appendix A provides the environmental and electrical specifications for the Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. The topics in this appendix are organized as follows: • “System Specifications” on page A–2 • “Report Text” on page A–4

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Specifications

System Specifications The Xantrex GT30 E has been designed for photovoltaic power systems, which operate within the following specifications.

CAUTION: Equipment Damage Operation of the Xantrex GT30 E in a manner other than specified in this manual can cause damage to the Xantrex GT30 E and other system components and will void the terms of the warranty.

Environmental Specifications CAUTION The Xantrex GT30 E will be damaged if stored outside. Only store in dry areas. Important: All rights reserved and subject to technical changes Table A-1 Environmental Specifications Specification

Value

Dimensions

660 mm x 460 mm x 345 mm (Specifications without additional parts such as crane eyelets, mounting brackets, and so on. Accurate specifications: see “Installation” on page 2–1)

Weight

80 kg

Allowable Ambient Temperature Operating Storage

0 ... + 50 °C – 25 ... + 55 °C

Relative Humidity

3K3(EN 60721-3-3) only for temperature range from 0 ... + 50 °C

Protection Class according to EN 60529

IP20, optional IP54

Housing

Aluminum

Cooling Method

Temperature-dependent controlled device fans

Protection Functions

Over-voltage/under-voltage (AC; parameterizable), over-frequency/ under-frequency (parameterizable), over-temperature, over-current (AC and DC), under-current (DC), device-internal insulation monitoring

Overload Behavior

Shifting of operation point, power reduction

Control and Display Unit

Four-line LCD display with keyboard unit

Shutdown Mechanism

Contactor on the network side

Insulation Transformer

HF transformer

Communication Software

IMS for real time communication and monitoring

Data Communication and Interfaces

Optional analogue modem for remote monitoring, RS 485

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System Specifications

Electrical Specifications Table A-2 provides the AC and DC specifications for the Xantrex GT30 E. Table A-2 Electrical Specifications Specification DC Connection (photovoltaic generator) Nominal power Max. continuous power Nominal voltage MPP voltage range Maximum open-circuit voltage Minimum voltage for Pnominal Nominal current Maximum input current Number of DC inputs Number of MPP trackers AC Connection (feed-in network) Nominal power Max. continuous power Nominal voltage Nominal current Maximum output current Number of feed-in phases Nominal frequency Power factor (cos ) AC voltage range Distortion factor (THD I) Maximum efficiency European efficiency Feed-in from Own consumption in ready mode Inherent consumption during the night

Value 31.6 kW 34.8 kW 450 V 450 … 800 V 840 V 450 V 70.3 A 77.4 A 1 1 29.9 kVA 32.9 kVA 400 V 43.23 A 47.55 A 3 50 ... 60 Hz > 0.99 above 20% of the nominal power 230 … 415 V < 4% in nominal power 95.0% including HF transformer 94.2% including HF transformer 300 W power parameters

-

Hardware error control electronics circuit board or control loop circuit board. Contact our service station.

3044

!! Inverter error !!

Power element U+!

UF>power element U+

-

Error in inverter phase U+ (i.e. power element, actuator, control electronics) Contact our service station; replace defective parts, if necessary.

3002

!! Inverter error !!

Power element U-!

UF>power element U-

-

Error in inverter phase U(i.e. power element, actuator, control electronics). Contact our service station; replace defective parts, if necessary.

3003

!! Inverter error !!

Power element V+!

UF>power element V+

-

Error in inverter phase V+ (i.e. power element, actuator, control electronics). Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

Description

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Report Text Table A-4 Xantrex GT30 E Report Texts Overview Failure suppression

MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

3004

!! Inverter error !!

Power element V-!

UF>power element V-

-

Error in inverter phase V(i.e. power element, actuator, control electronics). Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

3005

!! Inverter error !!

Power element W+!

UF>power element W+

-

Error in inverter phase W+ (i.e. power element, actuator, control electronics). Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

3006

!! Inverter error !!

Power element W-!

UF>power element W-

-

Error in inverter phase W(i.e. power element, actuator, control electronics). Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

-

!! Inverter error !!

Over-current DC/DC-K. 1

UF>over-current DC1

-

Error: the primary current of the high frequency transformer in DC/DC converter 1 is too high. Contact our service station.

-

!! Inverter error !!

Over-current DC/DC-K. 2

UF>over-current DC2

-

Error: the primary current of the high frequency transformer in DC/DC converter 2 is too high. Contact our service station.

-

!! Inverter error !!

Over-current DC/DC-K. 3

UF>over-current DC3

-

Error: the primary current of the high frequency transformer in DC/DC converter 3 is too high. Contact our service station.

3008

!! Inverter error !!

Current imbalance U

UF>I-ImbalanceU

-

Current imbalance in phase U

3009

!! Inverter error !!

Current imbalance V

UF>I-ImbalanceV

-

Current imbalance in phase V

3010

!! Inverter error !!

Current imbalance W

UF>I-ImbalanceW

-

Current imbalance in phase W

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Specifications Table A-4 Xantrex GT30 E Report Texts Overview Failure suppression

MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

3011

!! Inverter error !!

Communic. DSP->C161

UF>Comm.DSP>C161

-

Communication DSP (Digital signal processor) to C161 (processor) is malfunctioning. Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

3012

!! Inverter error !!

Reset C161 Programme

Reset C161-Prog.

-

Error in the C161 programme (i.e. stack overflow, wrong address access, etc.). Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

3013

!! Inverter error !!

Reset C161 Communic.

Reset C161Comm.

-

Error in communication with processor C161 (reset by DSP). Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

3014

!! Inverter error !!

Reset C161 Watchdog

Reset C161-WD

-

Error in the C161 programme with watchdog triggering. Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

3015

!! Inverter error !!

Reset C161 Interrupt

Reset C161-Int.

-

Error in the C161 programme due to defective interrupt triggering. Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

3016

!! Inverter error !!

Commun. DSP->C161

UF>comm.DSP>C161

-

Communication DSP (Digital signal processor) to C161 (processor) is malfunctioning. Contact our service station; replace defective circuit boards, if necessary.

3017

!! Inverter error !!

Transformer

UF>transformer

-

Hall sensors on current detection circuit board malfunctioning. Check the plugs at the sensors for failure. Inform our service station, if necessary.

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Report Text Table A-4 Xantrex GT30 E Report Texts Overview Failure suppression

MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

3018

!! Inverter error !!

Power element unknown

UF>power element unknown

-

Power element coding is unknown (control electronics, plug-in connections, incorrect wiring, software does not support this device type). Contact our service station.

3019

!! Inverter error !!

Power element wrong

UF>power -T. wrong

-

Power element coding is not correct (control electronics, plug-in connections, incorrect wiring, present device type does not fit with the originally parameterized control electronics). Contact our service station.

3020

!! Inverter error !!

Temp. interior

UF>Temp. interior

low

Error temperature sensor for inverter interior KTY82 110, -R2 on circuit board -A1 control electronics has short circuit or failure. Check and, if necessary, replace sensor -A1-R2.

3021

!! Inverter error !!

Temp. sensor KK1

UF>Temp. sens. KK1

low

Error temperature sensor for inverter cooling element. Resistor sensor -B1 to input on circuit board driver -A12X15:1-2 has short circuit or failure. Check and, if necessary, replace sensor B1.

3027

!! Inverter error !!

Temp. sens. cabinet

UF>T sens. cabinet

low

Error temperature sensor for inverter interior. Resistor sensor has short circuit or failure.

-

!! Inverter error !!

Interior ventilator

UF>interior ventilator

-

Interior ventilator for high frequency transformer has failed.

3100

Error

Over-voltage

Ctrl>over-voltage

-

The voltage in the intermediate circuit is too high. If this occurs repeatedly, contact our service station.

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Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

Failure suppression

3103

Error

Ground fault

Ctrl>ground fault

-

Ground fault on the output side during network feed-in; confer with service station, if necessary.

3104

Error

S7 inactive

Ctrl>S7 inactive

-

Blue DIP-Fix switch on circuit board -A1 Control electronics is off, but should be on. Switch DIP switch to on. Inform our service station, if necessary.

3105

Error

Short circuit phase U

Ctrl>short circuit U -

Short circuit on inverter phase U; line to mains supply is by-passed; confer with our service station, if necessary.

3105

Error

Short circuit phase V

Ctrl>short circuit V

-

Short circuit on inverter phase V; line to mains supply is by-passed; confer with our service station, if necessary.

3105

Error

Short circuit phase W

Ctrl>short circuit W

-

Short circuit on inverter phase W; line to mains supply is by-passed; confer with our service station, if necessary.

-

Error

Photovoltaic voltage 1 too high

Ctrl>PV-voltage 1 too high

-

The input voltage of the photovoltaic generator in DC/DC converter 1 is too high.

-

Error

Photovoltaic voltage 2 too high

Ctrl>PV-voltage 2 too high

-

The input voltage of the photovoltaic generator in DC/DC converter 2 is too high.

-

Error

Photovoltaic voltage 3 to high

Ctrl>PV-voltage 3 too high

-

The input voltage of the photovoltaic generator in DC/DC converter 3 is too high.

3113

Error

T-interior too high

Ctrl>T-interior too high

medium

Temperature at control electronics circuit board -A1 is too high (Shutdown at 77 °C). Operate in colder environment; reduce strain; clean air filter.

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MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

3114

Error

T-interior too low

Ctrl>T-interior too low

medium

Temperature at control electronics circuit board -A1 is too low (Shutdown at - 5 °C). Operate in warmer environment.

3115

Error

T-cooling el. too high

Ctrl>T-cooling el. too high

medium

Temperature at networkinverter cooling element is too high (shutdown temperature depending on the device). Operate in cooler environment; reduce load; clean air filter; check device ventilators.

3116

Error

T-cooling el. too low

Ctrl>T-cooling el. too low

medium

Temperature at networkinverter cooling element is too low (shutdown at - 5 °C). Operate in warmer environment.

2103

Error

T-cooling el. imbalanced

Ctrl>T-cooling el. imbalanced

-

The temperature distribution at the power cooling element is imbalanced. Check the air input filter for dirt and/or check the device ventilators.

2139

Error

T-cabinet too high

Ctrl>T-cabinet. too high

-

Temperature input at the control cabinet is too high. Operate in cooler environment; reduce strain; clean air filter; check device ventilators.

-

Error

Bus-tie switch Ctrl>bus-tie switch off off

-

External bus-tie switch is switched off. Check wiring, if necessary.

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MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

3180

Isoerror PVmodule, Insulation error, cabinet ventilator, external, Fuse, prog. text 1, prog. text 2, prog. text 3, prog. text 4, prog. text 5, prog. text 6, prog. text 7, prog. text 8, prog. text 9, prog. text 10

Ctrl>Isoerror PVmodule, Ctrl>Insulation error, Ctrl>cabinet ventilator, Ctrl>external, Ctrl>Fuse, Ctrl>prog. text 1, Ctrl>prog. text 2, Ctrl>prog. text 3, Ctrl>prog. text 4, Ctrl>prog. text 5, Ctrl>prog. text 6, Ctrl>prog. text 7, Ctrl>prog. text 8, Ctrl>prog. text 9, Ctrl>prog. text 10

medium

This is a user-defined failure. It is parameterized according to PFAILURES:Pfailure1. Here, the failure report text can either be from a selection of standard text (see left column) or programmable text. Usually, this is not a failure in the inverter but in the system in which the inverter is integrated.

Error Text of the failure function P-FAILURESPfailure 1

Description

3181

Error

P Error 2 / P failure 2: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 2 / P failure 2: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3182

Error

P Error 3 / P failure 3: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 3 / P failure 3: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3183

Error

P Error 4 / P failure 4: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 4 / P failure 4: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3184

Error

P Error 5 / P failure 5: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 5 / P failure 5: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3185

Error

P Error 6 / P failure 6: as no. 3180/ as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 6 / P failure 6: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3186

Error

P Error 7 / P failure 7: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 7 / P failure 7: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3187

Error

P Error 8 / P failure 8: as no.3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 8 / P failure 8: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

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3188

Error

P Error 9 / P failure 9: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 9 / P failure 9: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3189

Error

P Error 10 / P failure 10: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 10 / P failure 10: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3190

Error

P Error 11 / P failure 11: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 11 / P failure 11: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

3191

Error

P Error 12 / P failure 12: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

As no. 3180 / as no. 3180

medium

P Error 12 / P failure 12: as no. 3180 / as no. 3180

-

Error

Over-voltage phase L1

Ctrl>over-voltage. L1

-

Error network voltage; the voltage value of phase L1 is higher than the specified value of U1-networknominal. Check parameters, if necessary.

-

Error

Over-voltage. phase L2

Ctrl>over-voltage L2

-

Error network voltage; the voltage value of phase L2 is higher than the specified value of U1-networknominal. Check parameters, if necessary.

-

Error

Over-voltage. Phase L3

Ctrl>over-voltage L3

-

Error network voltage; the voltage value of phase L3 is higher than the specified value of U1-networknominal. Check parameters, if necessary.

-

Error

Undervoltage phase L1

Ctrl>under-voltage L1

Error network voltage; the voltage value of phase L1 is lower than the specified value of U1-networknominal. Check parameters, if necessary.

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Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

-

Error

Undervoltage phase L2

Ctrl>under-voltage L2

Error network voltage; the voltage value of phase L2 is lower than the specified value of U1-networknominal. Check parameters, if necessary.

-

Error

Under voltage phase L3

Ctrl>under-voltage L3

Error network voltage; the voltage value of phase L3 is lower than the specified value of U1-networknominal. Check parameters, if necessary.

-

Error

Netw. frequ. too low

Ctrl>netw. frequ. too low

-

The network frequency lies below the specified value of f-network-nominal. Check parameters, if necessary.

-

Error

Netw. frequ. too high

Ctrl>netw. frequ. too high

-

The network frequency lies above the specified value of f-network-nominal. Check parameters, if necessary.

2100

!! Pre-warning !!

Current imbalance U

Wrg>I-Imbalance U

-

This warning can only occur in case of solar inverters with several paralleled inverter systems, if the current of one system in phase U deviates by more than 10% from the average value. Contact our service station, if necessary.

2101

!! Pre-warning !!

Current imbalance V

Wrg>I- Imbalance V

-

This warning can only occur in case of solar inverters with several paralleled inverter systems, if the current of one system in phase V deviates by more than 10% from the average value. Contact our service station, if necessary.

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MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

2102

!! Pre-warning !!

Current imbalance W

Wrg>I-Imbalance W

-

This warning can only occur in case of solar inverters with several paralleled inverter systems, if the current of one system in phase W deviates by more than 10% from the average value. Contact our service station, if necessary.

2103

!! Pre-warning !!

T-cooling el. imbalanced

Wrg>T-cooling el. imbalanced

-

The temperature distribution at the power cooling element is imbalanced. Check the air input filter for dirt and/or check the device ventilators.

-

!! Pre-warning !!

Over-temp. DC/DC-K. 1

Wrg>over-temp. DC1

-

The cooling element temperature of DC/DC converter 1 is too high. The inverter independently reduces the current to protect itself from destruction. Check air input filters for dirt and/or check the device ventilators.

-

!! Pre-warning !!

Over-temp. DC/DC-K. 2

Wrg>over-temp. DC2

-

The cooling element temperature of DC/DC converter 2 is too high. The inverter independently reduces the current to protect itself from destruction. Check air input filters for dirt and/or check the device ventilators.

-

!! Pre-warning !!

Over-temp. DC/DC-K. 3

Wrg>over-temp. DC3

-

The cooling element temperature of DC/DC converter 3 is too high. The inverter independently reduces the current to protect itself from destruction. Check air input filters for dirt and/or check the device ventilators.

2104

!! Pre-warning !!

T-interior too low

Wrg>T-interior too low

-

Temperature at inverter interior is too low (Warning at 0 °C). Operate in warmer environment.

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MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

-

!! Pre-warning !!

T-interior too high

Wrg>T-interior too high

-

Temperature at control electronics circuit board -A1 is too high (Warning at 72 °C). Operate in colder environment; reduce strain; clean air filter.

2106

!! Pre-warning !!

T-cooling el. to high

Wrg>T-cooling el. too high

-

Temperature at the cooling element is too high. Operate in colder environment; reduce strain; clean air filter; check device ventilators.

2107

!! Pre-warning !!

T-cooling el. too low

Wrg>T-cooling el. too low

-

Temperature at the cooling element reading point is too low (Warning at 0 °C). Operate in warmer environment.

2139

!! Pre-warning !!

T-cabinet too high

Wrg>T-cabinet too high

-

Temperature at the air input of the control cabinet is too high. Operate in colder environment; reduce strain; clean air filter; check device ventilators.

2116

!! Pre-warning !!

Iso error PVmodule, Insulation error, Cabinet ventilator, external, Fuse, ROutput filter, Output reactor 2, Input reactor 2, prog. text 1, prog. text 2, prog. text 3, prog. text 4, prog. text 5, prog. text 6, prog. text 7, prog. text 8, prog. text 9, prog. text 10

Wrg>Iso error PVmodule, Wrg>Insulation error, Wrg>cabinet ventilator, Wrg>external, Wrg>Fuse, Wrg>R-output filter, Wrg>output reactor 2, Wrg>intput reactor 2, Wrg>prog. text 1; Wrg>prog. text 2, Wrg>prog. text 3, Wrg>prog. text 4, Wrg>prog. text 5, Wrg>prog. text 6, Wrg>prog. text 7, Wrg>prog. text 8, Wrg>prog. text 9, Wrg>prog. text 10

-

This is a user-defined warning. It is parameterized according to PWARNINGS:P-warning1. Here, the warning report text can either be from a selection of standard texts (see left column) or a programmable text. Usually, this is not a warning in the inverter but in the system in which the inverter is integrated.

Text of warning function PWARNINGS/Pwarning 1

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Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

2117

!! Pre-warning !!

P Warning 2 / P Warning 2: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

As no. 2116 / as no. 2116

-

P Warning 2 / P Warning 2: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

2118

!! Pre-warning !!

P Warning 3 / P Warning 3: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

As no. 2116 / as no. 2116

-

P Warning 3 / P Warning 3: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

2119

!! Pre-warning !!

P Warning 4 / P Warning 4: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

As no. 2116 / as no. 2116

-

P Warning 4 / P Warning 4: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

2120

!! Pre-warning !!

P Warning 5 / P Warning 5: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

As no. 2116 / as no. 2116

-

P Warning 5 / P Warning 5: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

2121

!! Pre-warning !!

P Warning 6 / P Warning 6: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

As no. 2116 / as no. 2116

-

P Warning 6 / P Warning 6: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

2122

!! Pre-warning !!

P Warning 7 / P Warning 7: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

As no. 2116 / as no. 2116

-

P Warning 7 / P Warning 7: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

2123

!! Pre-warning !!

P Warning 8 / P Warning 8: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

As no. 2116 / as no. 2116

-

P Warning 8 / P Warning 8: as no. 2116 / as no. 2116

3606

Failure

Writing error EEPROM

-

-

Error during parameterization: The EEPROM could not be written correctly; repeat the parameterization.

3611

Save

Factory parameter

-

-

Report which only appears during the original initialization of the inverter.

2004

Failure

S1:3 not off

-

-

Turn off S1:3 (under blue lid)

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MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

2036

Chain too long

Circular reference

-

-

Too many operator functions (i.e. report generators MLD or selfpreservation) have been filed in series (max. 3) or operator functions have been interconnected to a loop (i.e. entry of selfpreservation with its exit). Change parameterization.

-

Download parameters

Active

-

-

Parameters are being downloaded.

-

Terminal X1:42

Inactive

-

-

Check bridge from X1:28 to X1:42; Contact service station, if necessary.

-

Inverter

Is turned off

-

-

Inverter has been turned off (by pressing the red button at the display). It can be turned on again by pressing the green button.

-

-

Password is correct!

-

-

If a password is used, this report is displayed in the display if the correct password is entered.

-

-

Password is not required

-

-

-

-

-

Error in SW routine

-

-

-

-

-

Not possible ! -

-

The requested function is not allowed.

-

-

Para lock on ! -

-

-

-

-

Writing error EEPROM

-

-

-

-

-

Reading error EEPROM

-

-

-

-

-

Writing error RTC

-

-

-

-

-

Reading error RTC

-

-

-

-

-

Error RAM

-

-

-

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MLDnumber Display line 1

Text for event Display line 2 memory entry

-

-

Impermissibl e value

-

-

The requested value lies outside of the permissible range.

-

-

Error Omniscient!

-

-

-

-

-

S1:1 off S1:3 on?

-

-

Check the switch position S1

-

-

Sub-index incorrect!

-

-

-

-

Original initialization

Running

-

-

The solar inverter is getting initialized for the first time.

-

Initialization

Running

-

-

The solar inverter is getting initialized.

-

-

Paramet. value not changeable !

-

-

This parameter value cannot be changed.

-

-

no control lock !

-

-

The solar inverter must be turned off for the previous activity.

-

-

Password incorrect!

-

-

An incorrect password has been entered.

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Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter. This warranty period lasts for 5 years starting three months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer, unless otherwise agreed in writing (the “Warranty Period”). You will be required to demonstrate proof of purchase to make warranty claims. This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of the Warranty Period. Subsequent owners also require original proof of purchase as described in "What proof of purchase is required?" What will Xantrex do? During the Warranty Period Xantrex will, at its option, repair the product (if economically feasible) or replace the defective product free of charge, provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period, and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty. Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex. Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrexselected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada. Alaska, Hawaii and outside of the United States and Canada are excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments from excluded areas. How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at: www.schneider-electric.com

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Warranty and Return Information What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: • The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user; or • The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status; or • The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty. What does this warranty not cover? Claims are limited to repair and replacement, or if in Xantrex's discretion that is not possible, reimbursement up to the purchase price paid for the product. Xantrex will be liable to you only for direct damages suffered by you and only up to a maximum amount equal to the purchase price of the product. This Limited Warranty does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product or cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to: a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment; b) the product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized corrosion, biological infestations, or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the Xantrex product specifications including, but not limited to, high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes; c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers (hereafter "ASCs"); d) the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer; e) component parts or monitoring systems supplied by you or purchased by Xantrex at your direction for incorporation into the product; f) the product if its original identification (trade-mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered, or removed; g) the product if it is located outside of the country where it was purchased; and h) any consequential losses that are attributable to the product losing power whether by product malfunction, installation error or misuse.

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Warranty and Return Information

Return Procedure Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. Include the following: • The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc. clearly marked on the outside of the box. • A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable. • A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours. • A brief description of the problem. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative. If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits. If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility and that the ASC repairs this particular Xantrex product.

Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your product has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee. To return your product for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in "Return Procedure". Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative. In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply, as with incomplete units or units with excessive damage, an additional fee will be charged. If applicable, you will be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received.

Information About Your System As soon as you open your Xantrex GT30 E 30 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic Inverter package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.

❐ Serial Number

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❐ Purchased From

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❐ Purchase Date

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Product Registration To ensure the fastest possible service, please ensure your system information submitted to Xantrex. Please fill the required information in and send a copy of this page to Xantrex Technology GmbH. Fax: +49 30 6392 4256 Xantrex Technology GmbH Justus-von-Liebig-Str. 7 12489 Berlin Germany

Customer Company Name:

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Project Name:

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System Location Information: Street

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City

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Country

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Xantrex Inverter Model:

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Serial Number of Inverter:

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Name of Distributor (if applicable):

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Xantrex Authorized Signature

Customer Authorized Signature

Date:

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Note: Please email the Xantrex GT30 E Commissioning Report File to: [email protected].

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