pentair.com P1061 (03-06-19)
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
SOLAR DRIVE PSD15
PENTEK
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Contents:
Section ...................................................................................................Page
Safety Instructions ......................................................................................3
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive at a Glance ........................................................4
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive Specications ...................................................5
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive Installation Requirements ................................6
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive Hardware ..........................................................7
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive Overview ...........................................................8
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive Wiring Instructions ...........................................9
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive DIP Switch Settings ........................................ 10
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive Sensor Settings ............................................... 11
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive Operation ....................................................12-13
Installation Notes & Maintenance .............................................................. 14
Troubleshooting – Indicator Lights ............................................................ 15
Warranty .................................................................................................... 16
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Safety
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual
contains important instructions that should
be followed during installation, operation, and
maintenance of the Pentair Pentek Solar Drive.
This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this
symbol on your Pentair Pentek Solar Drive or in this
manual, look for one of the following signal words
and be alert to the potential for personal injury!
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to
personal injury.
Carefully read and follow all safety instructions in
this manual and on the Pentair Pentek Solar Drive.
Keep safety labels in good condition. Replace
missing or damaged safety labels.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product and related accessories
contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
Risk of high-voltage electrical shock
from EMI/RFI filter inside drive. Can shock, burn or
kill if the front cover of the Pentair Pentek Solar
Drive is open or removed while power is connected
to the Drive or the Drive is running. The front cover
of the Drive must be closed during operation.
• Make all wiring connections, then close and
fasten the cover before turning on power to drive.
• NEVER open the box when power is connected
to Drive.
• Before doing any service or maintenance inside
Drive or when connecting or disconnecting any
wires inside Drive:
1. DISCONNECT power.
2. WAIT 5 minutes for retained voltage
todischarge.
3. Open box.
• Before starting any wiring or inspection
procedures, check for residual voltage with a
voltage tester.
• NEVER connect power wiring to Drive before
mounting the box.
• NEVER handle or service Drive with wet or damp
hands. Always make sure hands are dry before
working on Drive.
• NEVER touch the printed circuit board when
power is applied to Drive.
Risk of fire. Can cause severe injury,
property damage or death if installed with incorrect
or inadequate circuit breaker protection. To ensure
protection in the event of an internal fault in the
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive, install the Drive on an
independent branch circuit protected by a circuit
breaker, with no other appliances on the circuit.
Risk of burns. The Drive can become
hot during normal operation. Allow it to cool for 5
minutes after shut-down and before handling it to
avoid burns.
NOTICE To avoid damage to Drive or problems with
Drive make sure:
• Drive is correctly wired to the solar source
and motor load
• DIP switches are configured to match motor
specification
• Drive is installed in the shade away from
direct sunlight
• Do not modify equipment.
• Do not use power factor correction capacitors
as they will damage both motor and Pentair
Pentek Solar Drive.
• Do not remove any parts unless instructed to
do so in Owner’s Manual.
• Do not use a magnetic contactor on Drive for
frequent starting/stopping.
• Do not install or operate Drive if it is damaged
or parts are missing.
• Before starting Drive that has been in storage,
always inspect it and test operation.
• Do not carry out a megger (insulation resistance)
test on the control circuit of the Drive.
• Do not allow loose foreign objects which can
conduct electricity (such as screws and metal
fragments) inside Drive box at any time. Do not
allow flammable substances (such as oil) inside
Drive box at any time.
• Ground Drive according to the requirements of
the National Electrical Code Section 250, IEC
536 Class 1, or the Canadian Electrical Code (as
applicable) , and any other codes and ordinances
that apply.
• All installation, service work, and inspections
must be done by qualified electrician.
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Pentair Pentek Solar Drive at a Glance
Grid Power
Pentair Pentek
Solar Drive PSD15
PV Solar Array
DC Disconnect
Wa ter Tank
Level
Switch
AC Motor
Pump
The Pentair Pentek Solar Drive PSD15 is an off-grid solar controller that can operate any
approved Pentair Pentek submersible motor loads or operate approved alternative 3-phase
alternating current (AC) motor loads up to 1.5HP from solar photovoltaic (PV) power.
To size the solar PV array to your specific motor,
please consult with your local dealer or Pentair. A
typical diagram for a Pentair Pentek Solar Drive
operated solar water pumping system is shown in
Figure 1. The solar PV array must be connected to
an external DC Disconnect and then to the Pentair
Pentek Solar Drive controller. The Pentair Pentek
Solar Drive controller should be installed in the
shade (potentially mounted under the PV array)
and away from the direct sun.
The Pentair Pentek Solar Drive can accept up to
two digital sensor inputs. For example, in solar
water pumping applications, an optional float
switch can be connected to the Pentair Pentek
Solar Drive to monitor when a water tank is full, or
a pressure switch can be used in combination with
a pressure tank.
Figure 1: Solar Water Pumping System Diagram with
Pentair Pentek Solar Drive PSD15
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Pentair Pentek Solar Drive Specifications
Input Specification:
- Minimum Operating Voltage : 100 Vdc (for 115 Vac)
150 Vdc (for 230 Vac)
- Maximum Solar Open Circuit Voltage: 400 Vdc
- Maximum Solar PV Current in Series: 9 Amps
- Earth-ground connected to chassis
Output Specification:
- Maximum Output Current: 7 Arms (3-phase motors)
- Maximum Power Sustained: 2000W
Protections:
- Short-circuit, ground-fault, over-temperature, overload, over-voltage, over-current,
and solar input reverse polarity protection
- Automatic dry well protection and pump locked rotor protection
Integral solid state short circuit protection does not provide branch circuit protection.
Branch circuit protection must be provided in accordance with the National Electrical
Code and any additional local codes.
ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL
Solar PV open circuit voltage: 400V Operating temperature: -40˚C to 50˚C
Max PV panel current in series: 9A Dimensions: 10”x5.5”x4”
AC Source Terminals: AWG #10-16
Max Three phase AC motor current: 7A Solar Terminals: AWG #10-16
Degree of protection: TYPE 4 Motor terminal: AWG #8-16
Enclosure material: Aluminum Float Sensor terminals: AWG #14-20
WARNING:
Carefully check the motor load specifications and solar PV array maximum power
point voltage to set up the system properly using this manual!
Environmental – Compliance with IEC 60068
IEC 60068-2-2 – Cold IEC 60068-2-2 – Dry Heat
IEC 60068-2-14 – Change of Temperature IEC 60068-2-30 – Damp Heat
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