PVP1800, PVP2800
Installation and Operation Manual
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I MP ORTANT S AFETY I NS TRUCTI ONS
Th is p r o d u ct h a s b e e n e n g in e e r e d a n d m a n u fa ct u r e d t o e n s u r e y o u r p e r s o n a l
s a fe t y . I m p r o p e r u s e m a y r e s u lt in p o t e n t ia l e le ct r ica l s h o ck o r b u r n s . P le a s e
r e a d a n d fo llo w a ll in s t r u ct io n s fo r in s t a lla t io n , u s e a n d s e r v icin g o f t h is p r o d u ct .
S AVE THES E I NS TRUCTI ONS – Th is m a n u a l co n t a in s im p o r t a n t
in s t r u ct io n s fo r t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r m o d e l n u m b e r s P VP 1 8 0 0 a n d P VP 2 8 0 0 t h a t
m u s t b e fo llo w e d d u r in g in s t a lla t io n a n d m a in t e n a n ce o f t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r .
CAUTI ON:
♦ All electrical installations should be done in accordance with local electrical codes
and the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70.
♦ Before connecting the StarInverter to the electrical utility grid, approval must be
granted by your utility company. Only qualified electricians should make the
connection.
♦ When exposed to light, PV-arrays create electrical energy that could cause a
hazardous condition. To avoid this, completely cover the surface of all PV-arrays
with opaque (dark) material before wiring them.
♦ The StarInverter contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
♦ Do not touch the heat sink located at the top of the StarInverter. Temperatures
can exceed 158 degrees (70° C).
P le a s e r e a d a ll s a fe t y w a r n in g s a n d in s t r u ct io n s b e fo r e
b e g in n in g t h e in s t a lla t io n o r o p e r a t io n o f t h e
S t a r I n v e r t e r .
S AVE THES E I NS TRUCTI ONS
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1 .0 I NTRODUCTI ON
The PV Powered StarInverter is a utility interactive inverter for photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The StarInverter is tied to an electrical source provided by the local utility company (i.e.
on-grid), as well as to the photovoltaic system. The StarInverter contains everything
needed to convert the DC voltage generated by the solar arrays into the AC voltage
required to power a house. Because the inverter is tied to a local utility source, if a
house’s electrical needs exceed the power generated by the solar arrays, the house
automatically taps into its local power supply for that additional electricity. Likewise, if a
house does not utilize all the power generated by the solar panels, the inverter actually
reverses the flow of electricity (i.e. electricity is fed back into the grid). Think of it as
accumulating credits of electricity with the utility for future use.
The information contained within this manual will provide all the information necessary for
successful installation and use of the StarInverter.
P r o d u ct Fe a t u r e s
Command Center Software
Revolutionary software developed by
PV Powered establishes a new
industry standard for ease of use.
Monitor the status and efficiency of
energy generated by the PV system
on screen and in real time.
Easy Installation
The custom designed mounting
brackets and easy-to-follow
instructions make installation simple
and quick.
Figure 1: PVP Command Center
Simple, Innovative Design
Everything needed to power up the StarInverter is contained within the inverter
box, including AC and DC connections and circuits. Low part count keeps costs
down and simplifies the installation and troubleshooting processes.
Safety Features
The StarInverter is designed for safety. Control power comes from the utility grid,
ensuring that power can never be generated during a utility grid failure. The
output stage transformer guarantees isolation of the utility grid and PV modules.
Expandability
The StarInverter is designed with growth in mind, from residential to commercial
use. Most PV system configurations can be accommodated.
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2 .0 I NS TALLATI ON
2 .1 S e le ct in g a Lo ca t io n fo r t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r
In choosing a location for the StarInverter, consideration should be given to the following
criteria:
♦
The heat sink temperatures can exceed 158 degrees (70° C). The StarInverter
must be installed so that the top of the unit will not come into contact with
persons.
♦
♦
♦
The StarInverter is suitable for installation both indoors and outdoors and the
enclosure has been given a NEMA 3R rating.
When the StarInverter is installed outdoors, it should be shielded from rain and
direct sunlight, if possible.
The StarInverter is designed to handle the temperature extremes of most
climates. The operating and non-operating ambient temperature range is from
-25° C to 40° C.
♦
The following clearances are recommended for proper placement of the
StarInverter:
•
A minimum 36″ clearance between the bottom of the inverter box and
the ground.
•
•
A minimum 12″ clearance above the inverter box for ventilation.
A minimum 8” clearance around the side of the inverter box so that all
Warning and Caution labels are clearly visible and able to be easily
read.
•
Visibility of the operating LED’s and display located at the top front of
the inverter box should also be considered.
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2 .2 Mo u n t in g t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r
The StarInverter should be mounted vertically to a flat, solid surface such as wallboard,
concrete or wood siding. The inverter should be located in close proximity to the solar
panels to minimize the DC wire length.
The two mounting brackets provided make mounting the StarInverter quick and simple.
There is one bracket for the top and one for the bottom. The two screw holes in each
bracket are 16 inches apart. Once the wall studs are located, anchoring the brackets
becomes an easy task.
W ARNI NG: P r io r t o d r illin g h o le s t o m o u n t t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r in t h e lo ca t io n
s e le ct e d , e n s u r e t h e r e a r e n o e le ct r ica l w ir e s o r p lu m b in g in t h e a r e a .
CAUTI ON:
The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that the inverter be connected to a dedicated
circuit with no other outlets or devices connected to the same circuit. See NEC Section
690-64(b)(1). The NEC also places limitations on the size of the inverter and the manner
in which it is connected to the utility grid. See NEC Section 690-64(b)(2).
CAUTI ON:
To reduce the risk of fire, connect the PVP1800 or PVP2800 only to a circuit with 20 amps
maximum branch-circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electrical
Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70.
2 .2 .a S t e p s t o Mo u n t t h e S t a r I n ve r t e r
1. Locate the wall studs in the desired location and mark upper mounting bracket
screw holes.
2. MAKE S URE BRACKET I S LEVEL. Drill holes for the screws through the holes
on the bracket. Use heavy-duty molly bolts or anchors if mounting into drywall
only. See Figure 2.
Figure 2: Upper Mounting Bracket
3. Remove the front cover of the StarInverter by unscrewing the two cover screws
located on the bottom of the inverter. (The PVP2800 will have four cover
screws located on the front and bottom of the inverter.)
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4. Attach the lower bracket to the inverter using the two screws provided.
5. Insert the two mounting screws through the mounting holes located below the
power board at the bottom of the cabinet and tighten securely.
Figure 3
5. Carefully bring the inverter right side up and hang it on the upper bracket.
6. Ve r ify in v e r t e r is le v e l. Seal the upper mounting holes on the inverter with
RTV.
7. Mark the locations of the lower mounting bracket holes. Drill holes into studs
or install wallboard anchors as necessary.
8. Screw in the bottom screws of the bottom bracket to anchor the bracket to the
wall. Refer to Figure 4.
Figure 4: Mounted StarInverter with Mounting Brackets in place.
P LEAS E NOTE: Le a ve t h e in ve r t e r co ve r o ff t o a llo w fo r e le ct r ica l
co n n e ct io n in s e ct io n 2 .3 .
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2 .3 Ele ct r ica l Co n n e ct io n
Do not proceed with the electrical connection of the StarInverter until it has been properly
mounted.
W ARNI NG: Ele ct r ica l co n n e ct io n s m u s t b e d o n e in a cco r d a n ce w it h lo ca l
e le ct r ica l co d e s a n d t h e Na t io n a l Ele ct r ica l Co d e ( NEC) , ANS I / NFP A 7 0 . Us e 1 0
AW G, m in im u m 9 0 ° ( 1 9 4 °F) , co p p e r w ir e fo r a ll P VP 1 8 0 0 a n d P VP 2 8 0 0
co n n e ct io n s . Vo lt a g e d r o p a s w e ll a s o t h e r co n s id e r a t io n s m a y d ict a t e t h a t
la r g e r w ir e s iz e s b e u s e d .
W ARNI NG: Ma k e s u r e t h e m a in 1 2 0 / 2 0 8 / 2 4 0 v o lt b r e a k e r in t h e m a in
u t ilit y b r e a k e r b o x is s w it ch e d OFF b e fo r e w ir in g t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r . Th is b r e a k e r
s h o u ld b e s w it ch e d ON o n ly a ft e r a ll w ir in g h a s b e e n co m p le t e d a s s e t fo r t h in
t h is m a n u a l.
W ARNI NG: Fo llo w t h e o r d e r lis t e d b e lo w in w ir in g t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r . Fa ilu r e
t o d o s o m a y r e s u lt in h a z a r d o u s v o lt a g e s o r d is co n n e ct io n o f co n t a ct s .
Terminal connections for the StarInverter are located inside the inverter on the circuit
board at the bottom of the box. Solid wires up to 8 AWG (6mm²) and flexible wires up to
10 AWG (4mm²) are accepted by the AC terminals. Wires up to 6 AWG are accepted by
the DC terminals.
CAUTI ON: Th e in p u t a n d o u t p u t cir cu it s a r e is o la t e d fr o m t h e e n clo s u r e .
S y s t e m g r o u n d in g , w h e n r e q u ir e d b y S e ct io n s 6 9 0 -4 1 , 6 9 0 -4 2 , a n d 6 9 0 -4 3 o f
t h e Na t io n a l Ele ct r ic Co d e ( NEC) , ANS I / NFP A 7 0 -1 9 9 9 , is t h e r e s p o n s ib ilit y o f
t h e in s t a lle r .
Figure 5: Communications, AC and DC ports.
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2 .3 .a Gr o u n d in g
♦ A single point ground connection is located in the lower right hand side of the
StarInverter cabinet. The PV panel grounding wire is terminated there. The AC
ground connection is terminated next to the Line and Line 2/Neutral connections
on the circuit board. The PV ground is bolted to the cabinet with a ¼-20 bolt.
(Refer to Figure 7.)
♦ Figure 6 includes schematic representations of the PVP1800, and PVP2800 single
point grounding. The front cover is grounded through the two cover mounting
screws.
PVP 1800
Control pcb
+
Power Distribution PCB
PV
120 VAC
60Hz
L1
DC input
120-360 VDC
20 A SB
-
N
GND
DC
Power
Supply
PV GND
GND
System Block Diagram
Control pcb
Power Distribution PCB
L1
15 A SB
L2
GND
DC
Power
Supply
PV GND
S
Figure 7: AC and PV Grounding
2 .3 .b Co n n e ct in g t h e S t a r I n ve r t e r t o t h e Ele ct r ica l Gr id
Inside the StarInverter are two circuit boards:
♦
♦
The Control Board
The Power Distribution Board with a D-sub socket or an optional terminal block
for communications to a personal computer and:
•
•
•
The AC connection terminal
The DC connection terminal
The Internal AC grid fuse(s)
W ARNI NG: Fo r co n t in u e d p r o t e ct io n a g a in s t r is k o f fir e , r e p la ce o n ly w it h
s a m e t y p e a n d r a t in g s o f fu s e . Fo r m o d e ls P VP 1 8 0 0 a n d P VP 2 8 0 0 u s e o n ly
Lit t e lfu s e 3 2 6 0 2 0 2 0 AMP 2 5 0 V AC.
PV Powered provides overcurrent protection on the Power Distribution Board with two 20
AMP fuses (See warning above). Overcurrent protection is also provided with the included
DC/GFI circuit breakers on the PVP1800 and PVP2800. Additional overcurrent protection
for the inverter’s AC output is provided by circuit breakers at the breaker panel.
The StarInverter is connected to the electrical grid using 3 wires - the LINE, LINE
2/NEUTRAL and GROUND.
P le a s e No t e : To avoid an increase in AC voltage to unacceptable values while the
StarInverter is connected, the grid impedance value at the connection point should
be as low as possible. By keeping the grid impedance value low, higher system
efficiency will be achieved.
The total impedance of the grid plus the interconnecting AC wires should be less than
1.25 Ohm.
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W ARNI NG: Ma k e s u r e t h e m a in 1 2 0 / 2 0 8 / 2 4 0 V b r e a k e r a t t h e cir cu it
b r e a k e r p a n e l is s w it ch e d o ff b e fo r e y o u co n n e ct t h e AC t e r m in a l b lo ck .
To wire the StarInverter to the main utility grid, follow the steps outlined below (refer to
Figure 8):
1. Run the conduit from the main breaker panel to the bottom of the StarInverter
and insert the fitting in the center opening of the StarInverter, fastening with a
locking nut.
2. Feed the LINE, LINE 2/NEUTRAL and GROUND wires through the conduit and
into the center opening of the StarInverter.
3. Connect the GROUND wire to the terminal marked ‘earth ground’ inside the
StarInverter.
4. Connect the LINE 2/NEUTRAL wire to the terminal marked ‘line 2/neutral’ inside
the StarInverter.
5. Connect the LINE wire to the terminal marked ‘line’ inside the StarInverter.
6. Ensure all connections are wired correctly and properly torqued. Tighten the
terminal block screws to 0.5 Nm.
Figure 8: AC wiring for the line, line 2/neutral and ground wires.
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2 .3 .c Co n n e ct in g DC W ir e s / P V P a n e ls
W ARNI NG: Be fo r e p r o ce e d in g w it h t h e DC w ir in g , co m p le t e ly co v e r t h e
s u r fa ce o f a ll P V-a r r a y s w it h d a r k m a t e r ia l t o a v o id t h e p r o d u ct io n o f e le ct r ica l
cu r r e n t .
W ARNI NG: Ma k e s u r e t h e p o la r it y a n d t h e P V p a n e l v o lt a g e b e t w e e n t h e +
a n d t h e – ca b le co n n e ct o r s o f t h e P V p a n e ls a r e co r r e ct . Th e n co n n e ct t h e
p a n e ls t o t h e DC t e r m in a l b lo ck o n t h e p o w e r d is t r ib u t io n b o a r d .
The PV panel open circuit voltage should be at or below the listed voltages in Figure 9
under all circumstances. Each DC input to the DC terminal block must be less than the
voltages listed in Figure 9.
S t a r I n ve r t e r P V P a n e l Op e n Cir cu it
DC I n p u t t o DC
Te r m in a l Blo ck
Mo d e l
Vo lt a g e
PVP1800
360VDC
360VDC
PVP2800
450VDC
450VDC
Figure 9: PV open circuit voltages.
To wire the DC inputs from the PV panels to the StarInverter (refer Figure 9):
Note: Each DC input connection must carry the same input voltage. The StarInverter
allows up to three connections for both the + and the – pole.
1. Calculate the maximum open circuit (no load) for each series panel connection.
FOR ALL TEMP ERATURE CONDI TI ONS , THE OP EN CI RCUI T VOLTAGE
FOR EACH S ERI ES CONNECTI ON MUS T TOTAL LES S THAN THE OP EN
CI RCUI T VOLTAGE I NDI CATED I N FI GURE 9 FOR THE CORRES P ONDI NG
S TARI NVERTER MODEL. Review your panel’s data sheet for operating
temperature ranges.
2. Keep track of the array positive and negative leads and mark them clearly.
3. Route the PV array leads through the far right opening in the StarInverter.
4. Connect each series positive DC lead to the positive terminals of the power
distribution board.
5. Connect negative DC leads directly to the negative terminal on the power
distribution board.
6. Connect the ground wire(s) to the ground lug.
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7. Confirm that the DC disconnect is turned off and remove the material from the
array. With a voltmeter, check the PV array positive leads and confirm that the
voltage is positive when referenced to the negative leads. The reading should
match your series Voc total.
Figure 10: DC Wiring
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2 .3 .d Co n n e ct in g Co m m u n ica t io n s ( Op t io n a l S t e p )
To connect the communications and load the software, follow the steps outlined below
(Refer to Figures 11 and 12):
1. Hardwire the communications cable to the communication terminal, or plug in the
D-sub cable to the serial port.
Figure 11: Communications located on the Power Distribution Board
S e r ia l Co n n e ct io n Ta b le
5 P in S cr e w
Te r m in a l
S e r ia l Ca b le
S e r ia l Fu n ct io n
Co n n e ct o r
1
2
3
4
5
7
2
4
3
5
Request to Send (RTS)
Receive Data (Rx)
Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
Transmit Data (Tx)
Signal Ground (SG)
Figure 12: Hardwiring the serial connection
2. Replace the front cover of the StarInverter and tighten the two or four screws
located on the cover.
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3 .0 OP ERATI ON
3 .1 S t a r t Up P r o ce d u r e s fo r t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r
W ARNI NG: Be fo r e t u r n in g o n t h e S t a r I n v e r t e r e n s u r e t h a t t h e fr o n t p a n e l
is clo s e d p r o p e r ly .
W ARNI NG: Th e h e a t s in k ca n r e a ch t e m p e r a t u r e s in e x ce s s o f 1 5 8 º ( 7 0 º C) .
Ca r e m u s t b e t a k e n t o n o t t o u ch t h e h e a t s in k w h e n in u s e . No t h in g s h o u ld b e
p la ce d o n t o p o f t h e h e a t s in k .
Starting up the StarInverter requires the following steps in the order indicated below:
1. Turn the AC b r e a k e r ON.
2. Verify that a red LED light is illuminated.
3. Verify that communication is established with the PVP Command Center
(software on PC). This is an optional step.
4. Remove the dark cover from the PV panels.
5. Check the polarity to make sure the + and – are wired correctly and confirm
that the PV panel open circuit voltage is at or below the level specified in Figure
9.
6. Turn the DC b r e a k e r ON.
7. I T I S RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ATTACH A P ADLOCK AT THI S TI ME TO
P REVENT UNAUTHORI ZED ACCES S OR DAMAGE TO THE I NVERTER.
8. After 5 minutes, the StarInverter will start to produce power into the AC grid if
all necessary operating conditions are met.
3 .2 LED I n d ica t o r Lig h t s / Va cu u m Flu o r e s ce n t Dis p la y
LED I NDI CATOR LI GHTS
The StarInverter PVP1800 and PVP2800 display 2 LED indicator lights visible through the
upper left corner of the front panel. These lights will indicate the StarInverter’s status.
If the StarInverter’s operating environment is safe to produce power into the AC grid, the
“OK” (Green) LED is illuminated.
If at any moment the operating environment moves outside the safe operating limits,
governed by UL 1741, IEEE 519, and NEC 690, the “STAND BY” (Red) LED indicator will
be illuminated.
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The StarInverter is continuously monitoring:
1. The AC grid connection to ensure the AC voltage and frequency levels are within
safe operating limits (per UL and NEC specifications).
2. The DC PV panel input(s) to ensure safe operating conditions (per UL and NEC
specifications).
3. The StarInverter itself to ensure only safe operating conditions exist within the
operating environment.
If all 3 conditions are met, the inverter will illuminate the “OK” (Green) LED.
If any one of the operating conditions is not met there is a fault and the StarInverter will
illuminate the “STAND BY” (Red) LED.
The “STAND BY” (Red) LED will illuminate when the PV panel voltage is not within safe
operating limits. This will occur at sunset, when the inverter will turn off for the night. It
may also occur when clouds reduce the amount of sunlight, or when the panels are
covered with snow. Anytime the level of sunlight is too low to produce 120 volts for the
PVP1800 or 180 volts for the PVP2800-208 (200 volts for the PVP2800-240) of DC input
(the low end of the StarInverter’s operating range) the inverter will turn off. This ensures
only safe and clean (low distortion) power is being generated. When the panels are once
again exposed to enough sunlight, the StarInverter’s auto-start feature will begin, and
after 5 minutes, the “OK “ (Green) LED should illuminate.
If the “STAND BY” (Red) LED continues to illuminate when there is sufficient sunlight for
operation, verify all wiring connections are solid. See Section 4.0 Troubleshooting. If the
StarInverter Command Center is communicating with the inverter, the exact operating
conditions can be determined in real-time.
VACUUM FLOURES CENT DI S P LAY
The vacuum fluorescent display will indicate the StarInverter status and real-time power
output into the AC Grid. This display will provide the following information:
•
•
•
•
AC power produced in real-time
PV input in real-time
Total Output as kW-hr
Greenhouse gases saved in lbs
If a fault has occurred, the display will also provide a fault code that corresponds to a set
of defined faults. Please refer to Section 4.0 Troubleshooting.
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If you are monitoring your inverter from a remote location (see figure 15):
1) Select Client under Remote Mode.
2) Select an available Com port (this may be selected automatically for you).
3) Under Remote Server (Client Mode) enter the IP Address and Port of the host
Server (noted above).
4) Click on Apply.
Figure 13: Communication Setup
Dialog screen in Local mode.
Figure 14: Communication Setup
Dialog screen in Server mode.
Figure 16: PVP Command Center Main Screen
Figure 15: Communication Setup Dialog
screen in Client mode.
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3 .3 .a Da t a Lo g g in g w it h t h e P VP Co m m a n d Ce n t e r
Information obtained by the PVP Command Center is easily exported to an Excel
spreadsheet where the following data is logged in one-minute increments:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Date
Time
Utility RMS Voltage
PV RMS Current
PV DC In Voltage
Power Out (AC Watts)
Heat Sink Temperature
To activate the Excel data logging capability (Refer to Figure 17):
1) From the Main Screen of the Command Center click on Setup>Toggle Data
Logging Off/On to bring up the “Save Inverter Data As . . . “ window.
2) Name data logging file and save in desired location.
3) Open the data-logging file to display the specific inverter information outlined
above.
Figure 17: Data Logging
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4 .0 TROUBLES HOOTI NG
If the StarInverter’s “STAND BY” LED remains solid red or blinking red for a prolonged
period (more than 24 hours), the AC breaker or AC disconnect should be turned to the
OFF position for 1 minute and then returned to the ON position. After reset, if both AC
and DC operational specifications are met, the red LED is OFF and the green LED is
illuminated. If after AC is reset the red “STAND BY” light remains illuminated or blinking,
double-check all connections and voltage levels. If the red “STAND BY” light is still
illuminated or blinking, contact your authorized dealer/distributor for product support.
The LEDs will display the following light indicators when a fault has occurred:
RED FLAS HI NG
Inverter has a fault, refer to fault codes below for
diagnosis
GREEN S OLI D, RED FLAS HI NG Inverter has faulted, operational DC range is present.
AC/grid-related fault
DC Limit is too low; inverter is in “STAND BY” mode.
RED S OLI D
In addition to the above fault indicators, the PVP Command Center software will indicate
system status. If a fault has occurred, a fault message as well as the corresponding code
will be displayed.
The vacuum fluorescent display will provide the following codes when a fault has
occurred:
Fir s t Co d e :
P DP A FAULT
0x8000
0x1000
0x0400
0x0200
power module generated fault
Code 3 will contain further information
VOLTAGE FAULT
GROUND FAULT
LOW P OW ER FAULT
array power too low for max power
tracking
CP U LOAD FAULT
0x0100
0x0040
0x0020
0x0004
0x0001
software overload
OVERCURRENT FAULT
P RECHARGE FAULT
HEATS I NK TEMP FAULT
AMBI ENT TEMP FAULT
S e co n d Co d e :
0x0000
will always remain zero
Th ir d Co d e : ( Vo lt a g e Fa u lt s )
AC S ENS E
0x0800
AC voltage sensing missing per UL or
Ground Fault
AC OVER VOLTAGE FAULT
AC UNDER VOLTAGE FAULT
AC UNDER FREQENCY FAULT
AC OVER FREQUENCY FAULT
DC UNDER VOLTAGE FAULT
DC OVER VOLTAGE FAULT
P 1 5 FAULT
0x0400
0x0200
0x0100
0x0080
0x0020
0x0010
0x0002
0x0001
array voltage too low
+15V supply out of specifications
+5V supply out of specifications
P S FAULT
As indicated above, there are three 16-bit codes assigned to describe faults, one of which will
always remain zero. More than one fault can be represented at a time. This will be indicated by a
fault with a code equal to the sum of the individual faults.
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For example:
EX 1: Fault Code 1000 0000 0480
The first code indicates this is a voltage fault of some kind.
The 4 in code three indicate an AC over voltage.
The 8 in code three indicate the AC frequency was out of bounds.
EX 2: Fault Code 8004 0000 0000
The 8 in the first code indicate a power module fault.
The 4 in the first code indicate a heatsink over temperature fault.
W ARNI NG: Th e s e s e r v icin g in s t r u ct io n s a r e fo r u s e b y q u a lifie d p e r s o n n e l
o n ly . To r e d u ce t h e r is k o f e le ct r ic s h o ck , d o n o t p e r fo r m a n y s e r v icin g o t h e r
t h a n t h a t s p e cifie d in t h e o p e r a t in g in s t r u ct io n s u n le s s y o u a r e q u a lifie d .
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5 .0 S P ECI FI CATI ONS
S p e cifica t io n s
P VP 1 8 0 0
360VDC
120-360VDC
15A
P VP 2 8 0 0
Maximum System Voltage
450VDC
Operating DC Voltage
Range
Maximum DC Operating
Current
Maximum Array Short
Circuit Current (DC)
Operating AC Voltage
Range
Operating Frequency
Range
208: 180VDC-390VDC
240: 200VDC-390VDC
15A
15A
15A
208: 183V-229V
240: 211V-264V
106V-132V
59.3Hz-60.5Hz
120V
59.3Hz-60.5Hz
208V or 240V
60Hz
Nominal AC Output
Voltage
Normal Output Frequency
60Hz
Maximum Continuous
Output AC Current
Maximum Output Fault
Current (AC)
15A
14A
15A
15A
Output Overcurrent
Protection
20A
20A
Peak Output Power
1800W
95%
2800W
97.6%
Peak Efficiency at @ 40°C
Ambient Temperature
Enclosure
Aluminum-NEMA 3R to UL
50 Standards
Aluminum-NEMA 3R to UL
50 Standards
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
13.1” x 6.5” x 19.75”
15” x 7.5” x 21.75”
46lbs
74lbs
Cooling
Natural Convection
0% to 100% Condensing
-25°C to +40°C
Natural Convection
0% to 100% Condensing
-25°C to +40°C
Relative Humidity
Ambient Temperature
Range
Environmental Rating
Conformal Coating per UL
Standards
Conformal Coating per UL
Standards
Listings
UL 1741, IEEE 519, IEEE
929, NEC 690
UL 1741, IEEE 519, IEEE
929, NEC 690
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6 .0 LI MI TED W ARRANTY
PV Powered, LLC provides a limited warranty that covers defects of your StarInverter
caused by material or manufacturing faults. The warranty period is for 10 years and
begins on the date of purchase by the original end user.
This limited warranty is made only to the original purchaser of the StarInverter, and is not
transferable to any subsequent owner.
PV Powered will, at its option, repair or replace the defective component(s) free of charge,
provided that you notify PV Powered of the defect during the warranty period and have a
dated proof of purchase. PV Powered reserves the right to inspect the faulty
component(s) and determine if the defect is due to material or manufacturing flaws. PV
Powered also reserves the right to charge for service time expended if the defect is not
due to material or manufacturing flaws or is not for some other reason subject to this
limited warranty.
PV Powered does not warrant its products from any and all defects or damage caused by:
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Normal wear and tear
Shipping or transportation damages
Improper installation
Exposure to unsuitable environmental conditions, including but not limited to
damage due to lightning strikes
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Unauthorized or abnormal use or operation
Negligence or accidents
Material or workmanship not provided by PV Powered or its authorized service
centers
This warranty also does not cover costs related to the removal, installation, or
troubleshooting of your electrical systems.
PV Powered will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty
repair and in building replacement products. PV Powered reserves the right to use parts
or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement. If PV Powered
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 period expires later. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired
products become the property of PV Powered.
PV Powered covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return
shipment to the customer via a PV Powered selected non-expedited surface freight carrier
within the United States and Canada.
EXCEP T FOR THI S EXP RES S LI MI TED W ARRANTY, P V P OW ERED EXP RES S LY
EXCLUDES ALL W ARRANTI ES W I TH RES P ECT TO THE S TARI NVERTER, EXP RES S
AND I MP LI ED, I NCLUDI NG BUT NOT LI MI TED TO THE W ARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABI LI TY, THE W ARRANTY OF FI TNES S FOR P ARTI CULAR P URP OS E,
AND ANY W ARRANTI ES THAT MAY HAVE ARI S EN FROM COURS E OF DEALI NG OR
US AGE OF TRADE.
TO THE MAXI MUM EXTENT P ERMI TTED BY LAW , P V P OW ERED’S AGGREGATE
MONETARY LI ABI LI TY TO THE CUS TOMER FOR ANY REAS ON AND FOR ANY AND
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ALL CAUS ES OF ACTI ON, W HETHER I N CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERW I S E, W I LL
NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT P AI D TO P V P OW ERED FOR THE S TARI NVERTER. P V
P OW ERED W I LL NOT BE LI ABLE TO YOU UNDER ANY CAUS E OF ACTI ON,
W HETHER I N CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERW I S E, FOR ANY I NDI RECT, S P ECI AL,
I NCI DENTAL, CONS EQUENTI AL, OR P UNI TI VE DAMAGES , EVEN I F P V P OW ERED
HAS BEEN ADVI S ED OF THE P OS S I BI LI TY OF S UCH DAMAGES . THE P RI CE FOR
THE S TARI NVERTER AND P V P OW ERED’S OBLI GATI ONS UNDER THI S EXP RES S
LI MI TED W ARRANTY ARE CONS I DERATI ON FOR LI MI TI NG P V P OW ERED’S
LI ABI LI TY.
I F THI S P RODUCT I S A CONS UMER P RODUCT, FEDERAL LAW DOES NOT ALLOW
AN EXCLUS I ON OF I MP LI ED W ARRANTI ES . TO THE EXTENT YOU ARE ENTI TLED
TO I MP LI ED W ARRANTI ES UNDER FEDERAL LAW , TO THE EXTENT P ERMI TTED BY
AP P LI CABLE LAW THEY ARE LI MI TED TO THE DURATI ON OF THI S LI MI TED
W ARRANTY. S OME S TATES AND P ROVI NCES DO NOT ALLOW LI MI TATI ONS OR
EXCLUS I ONS ON I MP LI ED W ARRANTI ES OR ON THE DURATI ON OF AN I MP LI ED
W ARRANTY OR ON THE LI MI TATI ON OR EXCLUS I ON OF I NCI DENTAL OR
CONS EQUENTI AL DAMAGES , S O THE ABOVE LI MI TATI ON( S ) OR EXCLUS I ON( S )
MAY NOT AP P LY TO YOU. THI S LI MI TED W ARRANTY GI VES YOU S P ECI FI C
LEGAL RI GHTS . YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RI GHTS W HI CH MAY VARY FROM S TATE
TO S TATE OR P ROVI NCE TO P ROVI NCE. I N THE EVENT OF A DI S P UTE BETW EEN
P V P OW ERED AND THE CONS UMER COVERED UNDER THI S W ARRANTY, THE
CONS UMER AGREES TO RES OLVE ANY S UCH DI S P UTE US I NG BI NDI NG
ARBI TRATI ON.
I N THE EVENT OF A DI S P UTE BETW EEN P V P OW ERED AND ANY P URCHAS ER
COVERED UNDER THI S W ARRANTY, TO THE MAXI MUM EXTENT ALLOW ED BY
LAW , THE P URCHAS ER AGREES TO RES OLVE ANY AND ALL S UCH DI S P UTES
US I NG BI NDI NG ARBI TRATI ON I N ACCORDANCE W I TH THE RULES AND
P ROCEDURES OF THE AMERI CAN ARBI TRATI ON AS S OCI ATI ON. THE P RI CE FOR
THE S TARI NVERTER AND P V P OW ERED’S OBLI GATI ONS UNDER THI S EXP RES S
LI MI TED W ARRANTY ARE CONS I DERATI ON FOR THI S BI NDI NG ARBI TRATI ON
P ROVI S I ON.
If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your installer or
dealer. If you are unable to contact your dealer, or the dealer is unable to provide
service, contact PV Powered directly at: [email protected]
Re t u r n P r o ce d u r e
Before returning the product directly to PV Powered, you must first obtain a Re t u r n
Au t h o r iz a t io n Nu m b e r from PV Powered. The product must also be shipped prepaid.
When you contact a PV Powered representative, please have the following information
ready:
1. The serial number of the product
2. The reason for the return
3. A copy of your dated proof of purchase
When you return the product to PV Powered, PV Powered advises that the original
packaging or equivalent be used and that the product is shipped fully insured. PV
Powered is not responsible for damage to the product due to improper packaging.
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On the packaging please include the following:
1. The Re t u r n Au t h o r iz a t io n Nu m b e r supplied by PV Powered clearly marked on
the outside of the box.
2. A return address where the product can be shipped.
3. A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours.
4. A brief description of the problem.
Ship the product prepaid to the address provided by your PV Powered representative.
I n fo r m a t io n Ab o u t Yo u r S y s t e m
Note the following information for your records and retain your dated proof of purchase:
Serial Number
Purchased From
Date of Purchase
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