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Xantrex™ GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter

GT100-208 GT100-480

Operation and Maintenance Manual

Xantrex™ GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter

Operation and Maintenance Manual

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

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Date and Revision

September 2008 Revision B

Manual Part Number

153378

Contact Information

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About This Manual

Purpose

The purpose of this Operation and Maintenance Manual is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the GT100 GridTied Photovoltaic Inverter. Installation instructions are available in the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual (Part #:153379).

Scope

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

Audience

This Manual is intended for anyone who needs to operate the GT100 Grid-Tied 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. Do not to use this product unless it has been installed by a qualified installer in accordance with the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual (Part #:153379).

Organization

This Manual is organized into five chapters and two appendices.

Chapter 1, “Introduction” contains information about the features and functions of the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Chapter 2, “Operation” contains information on the basic operation of the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Chapter 3, “Commissioning” contains information on safely commissioning the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” contains information and procedures for troubleshooting the GT100 Grid-Tied 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, “Preventative Maintenance” contains information and procedures for performing preventative maintenance on the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Appendix A provides the environmental and electrical specifications for the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Appendix B contains the Commissioning Test Record for the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

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About This Manual

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.

GT100 Models

Important:

serious as a caution or warning.

This Operation and Maintenance Manual contains information for four models of the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Two of the models are designed to operate with a 208 Vac utility input; one configured for a negative grounded PV array (GT100-208-NG), and the other configured for a positive grounded PV array (GT100-208-PG).

•The model GT100-208-NG Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter (208 Vac input, negative grounded) will be referred to as the GT100-208-NG when it is being referenced individually.

•The model GT100-208-PG Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter (208 Vac input, positive grounded) will be referred to as the GT100-208-PG when it is being referenced individually.

Additionally, two of the models are designed to operate with a 480 Vac utility input; one configured for a negative grounded PV array (GT100-480-NG), and the other configured for a positive grounded PV array (GT100-480-PG).

•The model GT100-480-NG Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter (480 Vac input, negative grounded) will be referred to as the GT100-480-NG when it is being referenced individually.

•The model GT100-480-PG Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter (480 Vac input, positive grounded) will be referred to as the GT100-480-PG when it is being referenced individually.

When all models are being referenced together, they will be referred to as the GT100.

These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

ANSI American National Standards Institute

CCU2 Converter Control Unit 2

CFM Cubic Feet per Minute

CW Clockwise

DSP Digital Signal Processor

GUI Graphical User Interface

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IGBT Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor

kcmil 1000 circular mils

LM Liter per Minute

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

PSL Phase-Shift Loop

About This Manual

PV Photovoltaic

UFCU Universal Frontpanel Control Unit

VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display

Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com.

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Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD

This manual contains important safety instructions for the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter that must be followed during installation and maintenance procedures.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Read and keep this Operation and Maintenance Manual for future reference. Before operating and maintaining the GT100, 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.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

• The GT100 enclosure contains exposed high voltage conductors.

• The enclosure doors should remain closed with the latches tightened, except during installation, maintenance or testing.

• These instructions are for use by qualified personnel who meet all local and governmental code requirements for licensing and training for the installation of Electrical Power Systems with AC and DC voltage to 600 volts.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the installation instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

• Do not open the cabinet doors if extreme moisture is present (rain or heavy dew).

WARNING: Lethal Voltage

In order to remove all sources of voltage from the GT100, the incoming power must be deenergized at the source. This may be done at the main utility circuit breaker, the PV array disconnect, and by opening the AC Disconnect and the DC Disconnect Switch on the GT100. Review the system configuration to determine all of the possible sources of energy. In addition, allow five minutes for the DC bus capacitors to discharge after removing power. Follow the “Lockout and Tag (De-energize/Isolation Procedure)” procedure on page xii to de-energize the GT100.

WARNING: Shock hazard

If a ground fault has occurred, there may be potential between TB4 and GND. The normally grounded pole may be energized and ungrounded.

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Risks

WARNING: Shock Hazard

The DC bus capacitors within the GT100 can still be energized for a maximum of five minutes after being disconnected. Open doors only after the GT100 has been disabled (S3) and the capacitor bank discharge time has expired. Verify that the capacitors are no longer energized (DC voltage) including terminals TB3 and TB4.

WARNING: Explosion Hazard

The IGBT module may explode in the event of a major malfunction.The GT100 enclosure doors should remain closed with the latches tightened, except during maintenance or testing.

WARNING: Crush Hazard

The inverters have a specific balance point that correlates to their center of gravity and can fall over. Be very careful when moving the GT100.

WARNING: Amputation Hazard

The inverters contain integrated ventilators including rotating ventilator wheels. Do not place fingers in ventilator.

WARNING: Burn Hazard

Inverters contain components that become hot during normal operation. Do not touch.

CAUTION

The GT100 incorporates an air supply and exhaust air area, which must remain unobstructed. The device can overheat and be destroyed if the installation instructions are not adhered to.

CAUTION

Sensitive electronics inside the GT100 can be destroyed when touched and when electrostatically charged. Discharge via earth potential before touching and wear appropriate protective gear.

CAUTION

No connections or disconnections are to be made at the terminal strips or internal connectors during operation. Turn the unit off before performing any terminal work; wait five minutes for the capacitors to discharge and recheck to ensure internal components are no longer energized.

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General Safety Precautions

1. When installing the GT100 use only components recommended or sold by

Xantrex. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, and will void the warranty.

2. Do not attempt to operate the GT100 if it has been dropped, or received more

than cosmetic damage during transport or shipping. If the GT100 is damaged, or suspected to be damaged, see the Warranty section of this manual.

3. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, lock-out and tag the GT100 before

attempting any maintenance, service, or cleaning.

Personal Safety

Follow these instructions to ensure your safety while working with the GT100.

Qualified Personnel

Only qualified personnel should perform the transportation, installation and initial operation and maintenance of the GT100 in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, as well as all state and local code requirements. Follow all national accident prevention regulations.

Safety

Safety Equipment

Qualified personnel, within the meaning of these basic safety regulations, will be people who are familiar with the installation, assembly, start-up and operation of the GT100 and have the appropriate qualifications with respect to their functions.

Authorized service personnel must be equipped with standard safety equipment including the following:

• Safety glasses

• Ear protection

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Safety hard hats

• Padlocks and tags

• Appropriate meter to verify that the circuits are de-energized

(1000 Vac and DC rated, minimum)

Check local safety regulations for other requirements.

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Wiring Requirements

1. All wiring methods and materials shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, as well as all state and local code requirements.

• Use copper conductors with an insulation rating of 90°C.

• If installed, the optional Fused Combiner (GTFC) requires the use of copper

conductors with a maximum insulation rating of 75°C.

2. The GT100 has a three-phase, four-wire output.

3. The GT100 is interfaced with the AC utility grid at TB1 (TB1-A, TB1-B, TB1-C and TB1-N), located in the lower left side of the enclosure. These terminals require the use of a UL-approved crimp-on type ring terminal or a UL-approved compression-type lug certified for use with the chosen interface cables. Keep these cables together as much as possible and ensure that all cables pass through the same knockout and conduit fittings, allowing any inductive currents to cancel. For torque values, see Table A-5 on page A–5. See Figure 1-3 on page 5 for the location of these terminals.

4. The AC neutral terminals (H0 and X0), shall be left floating (not connected) on both the utility and inverter sides of the isolation transformer. See page xii for details.

5. The GT100 is interfaced with the DC photovoltaic array at either the Fused Combiner (GTFC) or TB3, as well as TB4 and TB5 (PV GND), located in the lower right side of the enclosure. Do not connect the grounded power conductor from the PV array directly to TB5 (PV GND); doing so will bypass the ground fault detector and violate the NEC.

6. The TB3, TB4, and TB5 terminals require the use of a UL-approved crimp-on type ring lug or a UL-approved compression-type lug certified for use with the chosen interface cables. The Fused Combiner assembly includes box style connectors for cable termination. Keep these cables together as much as possible and ensure that all cables pass through the same knockout and conduit fittings, allowing any inductive currents to cancel. For acceptable torque values for the box style connectors and the TB3, TB4, and TB5 terminals, see Table A-6 and Table A-7 on page A–5. See Figure 1-5 on page 1–8, Figure 1-6 on page 1–9, Table 1-1 on page 1–8, and Table 1-2 on page 1–9 for the location and polarity of these terminals.

7. This product is intended to be installed as part of a permanently grounded electrical system as per the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70, as well as all state and local code requirements. A copper clad earth grounding electrode must be installed within 3 ft. (1 m) of the GT100 enclosure to ensure compliance with FCC Part 15, Class A.. The AC ground bus bar (TB2), located in the lower left side of the GT100 enclosure, must be used as the single point connection to the earth grounding electrode for the inverter system.

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8. The equipment grounds on the GT100 are marked with .

9. AC overcurrent protection for the utility interconnect (Grid-tie) must be provided by the installers as part of the GT100 installation.

CAUTION: Fire Hazard

In accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, connect only to a circuit provided with 400 amperes maximum branch circuit overcurrent protection for models GT100-208-NG and GT100-208-PG, and only to a circuit provided with 200 amperes maximum branch circuit overcurrent protection for models GT100-480-NG and GT100-480PG.

Inverter Isolation Transformer

The GT100 includes a custom, high-efficiency, isolation transformer. The utility side windings of the isolation transformer are configured Wye and must match the voltage at the utility inter-tie. The GT100 is a balanced, three-phase, currentsourcing inverter and only operates with the presence of a stable utility voltage. The transformer is supplied with a neutral connection on both the Primary and Secondary windings. Connection of these neutral terminals will affect the operation of the GT100 and must be left floating or disconnected. Single-phase, grounded loads which may be present between the transformer and utility, will maintain their existing ground reference at the utility distribution transformer.

Safety

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

If the Isolation Transformer neutral (H0 and X0) terminals are tied to ground, they may cause irreparable damage to the GT100. Check local regulations for their requirements regarding the connection of these neutrals.

Operational Safety Procedures

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 deenergized with a meter.

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

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Safety

Lockout and Tag (De-energize/Isolation Procedure)

Safety requirements mandate that this equipment not be serviced while energized. Power sources for the GT100 must be locked-out and tagged prior to servicing. A padlock and tag should be installed on each energy source prior to servicing.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Review the system schematic for the installation to verify that all available energy sources are de-energized. DC bus voltage may also be present. Once all sources of input are identified and isolated, allow five minutes for all capacitors within the main enclosure to completely discharge before proceeding.

The GT100 can be energized from both the AC source and the DC source. To ensure that the inverter is de-energized prior to servicing, lockout and tag the GT100 using the following procedure.

1. Turn the GT100 main ON/OFF switch (S3) to the OFF position. This stops the inverter from exporting power to the AC utility grid.

2. Open, lockout, and tag the incoming power at the utility main circuit breaker.

3. Open, lockout, and tag the AC Disconnect (CB1) on the left door of the GT100. See Figure 1-8 on page 11 for the location of the AC Disconnect.

4. Open, lockout, and tag the incoming power at the PV array disconnect (if installed.) If a PV array disconnect is not installed, see the WARNING below.

5. Open, lockout, and tag the DC Disconnect Switch (S1) on the right door of the GT100. See Figure 1-8 on page 11 for the location of the DC Disconnect Switch.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Xantrex recommends the installation of PV array disconnect(s) to ensure personal safety during GT100 maintenance. WITHOUT PV ARRAY DISCONNECT(S), ONCE THE

DC DISCONNECT SWITCH (S1) IS OPEN, THERE WILLSTILL BE DC VOLTAGE on the DC terminals TB3, TB4 AND TB5 (PV GND). This voltage may be

as high as the open-circuit voltage of the PV Array and is limited to 600Vdc per NEC 690. Use extreme care to avoid these terminals if no PV array disconnect is installed.

6. Using a confirmed, accurate meter, verify all power to the inverter is deenergized. A confirmed, accurate meter must be verified on a known voltage before use. Ensure that all incoming energy sources are de-energized by checking the following locations at all line-to-line and all line-to-ground configurations.

• AC Utility Terminals: [TB1-A, TB1-B, TB1-C, TB1-N, and

TB2(GND BUS)]

See Figure i on page xiii for the location of these terminals.

• PV Terminals: [TB3, TB4, and TB5 (PV GND)]

See Figure ii on page xiii for the location of these terminals.

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TB1

TB2

Figure i

Figure ii

AC Utility Terminals

TB5

(PV GND)

DC Terminals

TB3 TB4

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Interconnection Standards Compliance

The GT100 complies with FCC Part 15 Class A requirements.

The GT100 is designed to meet NEC Article 690 and UL1741-2005 Static Inverters And Charge Controllers For Use In Photovoltaic Power Systems, which includes testing for IEEE 1547.1-2005, IEEE 929-2000 and IEEE 519-2000.

Intended Use

The GT100 may only be used in connection with PV modules. It is not suitable for any other application areas.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Introduction

Description of the GT100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

Power Conversion System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Advanced Design Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

Physical Characteristics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3

AC Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5

AC Utility Terminals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Auxiliary Control Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 Communications Circuit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6

Power Electronics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7

Converter Control Unit (CCU2) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7 Power Electronics Matrix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7

DC Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8

DC Terminals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8 Fused Combiner (Optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9

Circuit Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–10

Operator Interface Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–11

On/Off Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–12 Emergency Stop (E-STOP) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–12 Auxiliary Enable/Disable - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–12 AC Disconnect and DC Disconnect Switches - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–13

Operation Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–14

Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–14 Peak Power Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–14 Utility Voltage/Frequency Fault Automatic Reset - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–15

Safety Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–16

Anti-Island Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–16 PV Ground Fault Detection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–16 DC Over-voltage Detection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–16

Communication Features and Methods - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–17

System Status and Fault Reporting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–17 Data Logging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–19 Oscillography - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–20

Optional Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–21

Communication Modems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–21 PV Combiner - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–21

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Description of System Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2

Operating States - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3

Shutdown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Transition - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Power Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Automatic Sleep Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Manual Current - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Matrix Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5 Fault - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5

Operator Interface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7

UFCU Keypad Operation and VFD Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7 VFD Display - Initialization Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8 Standard Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9 Menu Structure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9

Read Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10

WRITE Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–16 Commanding Goal State Changes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–22 Setting the Date and Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–23 Manual State Transitions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–24 Automatic State Transitions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–24

Auto-restart Feature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–25 Energize Procedure (Startup) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–26

Lockout and Tag - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–26

Computer Communications with the GT100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–28

Contents

Commissioning

Commissioning Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Starting the Commissioning Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3

Serial Number - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Inverter Enclosure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Verify AC Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Verify DC Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Apply Grid Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Front Panel Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Confirm AC Operational Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Confirm DC Operational Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4 Confirm Power Tracker Configuration Operational Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Apply DC Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Matrix Test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Operate Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Completed Commissioning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6

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Troubleshooting

Faults and Fault Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 General Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3 Clearing Faults Manually - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4 Fault Code Descriptions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–5

Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–2

Operational Safety Procedures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–2

Lockout and Tag (De-energize/Isolation Procedure) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–2

Maintenance Intervals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–5

Periodic Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–5

Monthly Intervals or As Required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–5

Six Month Intervals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–5

Specifications

System Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2

Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2 Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3 Regulatory Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3 Over Voltage, Under Voltage and Frequency Ranges - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–4 Bolt Sizing and Torque Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–5

Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–6

Contents

Commissioning Test Record

Commissioning Test Record - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–3

Warranty and Return Information

Index

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Figures

Figure 1-1 Main Inverter (Open Enclosure View) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-2 GT100 Major Sections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Figure 1-3 AC Utility Terminals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Figure 1-4 Auxiliary Control Terminals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6 Figure 1-5 DC Terminals- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8 Figure 1-6 GT Fused Combiner Connectors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9 Figure 1-7 GT100 Circuit Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–10 Figure 1-8 GT100 Operator Interface Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–11 Figure 1-9 On/Off Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–12 Figure 1-10 AC and DC Disconnect Switches- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–13 Figure 1-11 Maximum Peak Power Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–15 Figure 1-12 VFD Display and UFCU Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–18 Figure 2-1 State Transition Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 Figure 2-2 Operating States Flow Chart for Power Tracking - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6 Figure 2-3 The Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU) and VFD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7 Figure 2-4 Initialization Screens - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8 Figure 2-5 Operator Interface Menu Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10 Figure 2-6 Scrolling through the Read Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–12 Figure 2-7 Read-by-ID Feature- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15 Figure 2-8 State Transition Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–22 Figure 2-9 VFD showing Fault Code - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–25 Figure 2-10 AC Utility Terminals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–27 Figure 2-11 DC Terminals- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–28 Figure 4-1 VFD showing Fault Code - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4 Figure 5-1 AC Terminal Connections from the Utility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–3 Figure 5-2 DC Terminal Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–4 Figure 5-3 DC Terminal Locations (with GTFC installed) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–4 Figure A-1 GT100 Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–6

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Tables

Table 1-1 DC Terminal Polarity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8 Table 1-2 DC Terminal Polarity (with GTFC) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9 Table 2-1 Scrolling through the Read Menu Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–11 Table 2-2 Read Menu Descriptions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13 Table 2-3 Write Menu Parameters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17 Table 4-1 Fault Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–5 Table A-1 Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Table A-2 Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Table A-3 Regulatory Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Table A-4 Over/Under Voltage and Over/Under Frequency Ranges - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–4 Table A-5 AC Terminal Bolt Size and Torque Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–5 Table A-6 DC Terminal Bolt Size and Torque Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–5 Table A-7 DC Terminal Conductor Range and Torque Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–5 Table A-8 Auxiliary Control Interface Screw Size and Torque Values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–6

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Introduction

Chapter 1, “Introduction” contains information about the features and functions of the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Introduction

Description of the GT100

The GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter is a utility interactive, three-phase power conversion system for grid-connected photovoltaic arrays with a power rating of 100 kW. Designed to be easy to install and operate, the GT100 automates start-up, shutdown, and fault detection scenarios. With user-definable power tracking that matches the inverter to the array and adjustable delay periods, users are able to customize startup and shutdown sequences. Multiple GT100 inverters are easily paralleled for larger power installations.

Power Conversion System

The GT100 power conversion system consists of a pulse-width modulated (PWM) inverter, switch gear for isolation and protection of the connected AC and DC power sources. Housed in a rugged NEMA-3R rated, corrosive resistant, powdercoated steel enclosure, the GT100 incorporates sophisticated Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) as the main power switching devices. An advanced, field-proven, Maximum Peak Power Tracker (MPPT) integrated within the GT100 control firmware ensures the optimum power throughput for harvesting energy from the photovoltaic array.

Advanced Design Features

The advanced design of the GT100 includes an EMI output filter and the main AC contactor located electrically on the utility side of the isolation transformer to minimize transformer tare losses when the unit is not operating.

The GT100 also includes an Inrush Limit assembly to prevent nuisance Utility Circuit Breaker trips when the isolation transformer is energized.

A sophisticated control scheme optimizes the operation of the GT100 cooling fan as needed for increased overall system efficiency.

Additionally, the GT100 integrated controller contains self-protection features including over and under voltage and frequency safeguards in compliance with UL 1741 Rev 2005.

Anti-islanding An integral anti-island protection scheme prevents the inverter from feeding

power to the grid in the event of a utility outage.

Auto-Phase Rotation

The GT100 includes the ability to auto-sense and correct for a “mis-phased” connection at the AC Interface terminals. In the event the power conductors from the utility are not phased correctly at the AC Interface terminals, the GT100 will sense the discrepancy and automatically correct for a clockwise (A-B-C) phase rotation.

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Physical Characteristics

Local Display and Remote Graphic User Interface

The GT100 includes a local user interface comprised of an ON/OFF switch, keypad, and 4-line, 80 character VFD display.

A user-friendly, Xantrex GT View Graphic User Interface (GUI) provides a remote interface for operator interrogation of GT100 system status, control, metering/data logging and protective functions within the GT100. The status, control, and logging features are supported by an optional modem via an RS232 connection for remote monitoring. Alternatively, a user selectable RS485/Modbus connection is also available for remote plant monitoring.

Physical Characteristics

The GT100 is assembled in a single NEMA-3R, corrosive resistant, powdercoated enclosure that includes two access doors to house the electronics described above. Internally, the GT100 is compartmentalized to include sections for the AC Interface (left side), the Power Electronics (upper middle), the Isolation Transformer (lower middle), and the DC Interface (right side). The single enclosure is constructed and delivered as one complete assembly.

These sections are identified in Figure 1-2 on page 1–4.

Figure 1-1

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Main Inverter (Open Enclosure View)

Introduction

Power Electronics section

AC Interface

section

Figure 1-2

GT100 Major Sections

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Isolation Transformer section DC Interface

section

AC Interface

AC Utility Terminals

Physical Characteristics

The AC Interface serves as the connection for the utility (see Figure 1-2 to locate the AC Interface). This compartment (section) houses the AC Terminals (TB1-N,

-A, -B, and -C), AC Disconnect, AC Contactor, and EMI Filter. Additionally, the Inrush PCB assembly, control power transformer, control fuses, and AC sensing circuitry are also housed in this section.

Figure 1-3

AC Utility Terminals

Each terminal provides one hole with space for two cables with a M10 bore diameter (see Table A-5 on page A–5 for torque requirements).

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Auxiliary Control Interface

The GT100 has provisions within the AC Interface for installing auxiliary control signals that include a remote Emergency Stop and a remote Enable/Disable signal.

Auxiliary Control via the remote Enable/Disable signal is advantageous for coordination of the GT100 at specific installations where a pre-existing back-up emergency generator is present.

Two separate dry contact circuits at the TB7 terminal are used for control of these input signals. Circuit termination and signal type are identified in Figure A-8 on page A–6.

Figure 1-4

Auxiliary Control Terminals

Communications Circuit

The GT100 can be remotely accessed through an RS232 serial port or through an RS485/Modbus connection. Xantrex offers modems that can be connected to the RS232 port for remote monitoring. The remote user has the ability to control and monitor the status of the inverter through this connection.

Alternatively, a user selectable RS485/Modbus connection is also available for remote plant monitoring. The CCU2 Controller board within the GT100 may be configured for RS485 serial communication using the Modbus protocol. This enables users to monitor and control the inverter from a dedicated plant wide monitoring system.

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Power Electronics

The GT100 Power Electronics section contains the converter control unit (CCU2) and the power electronics matrix. Also found within the Power Electronics section are the Hall-effect current transducers, and an internal air circulation fan.

Converter Control Unit (CCU2)

The CCU2 is a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based control board that performs numerous control and diagnostic functions associated with GT100 operation. Its most significant tasks are control of GT100 electromechanical components and power electronics converters, communication with the Universal Front Panel Control Unit, and system sensors. The CCU2 also contains the necessary DC power supplies to support its operation.

Power Electronics Matrix

The power electronics converter matrix consists of switching transistors (IGBTs), transistor gate drive electronics, laminated DC bus structure, DC capacitors and an aluminium extrusion heatsink with a cooling fan. The fan is located behind the matrix assembly and forces air down through the heatsink.

The PV array is tied logically to the matrix DC bus within the DC Interface section. The embedded CCU2 control unit manages the transfer of power between the DC bus and the utility grid.

Physical Characteristics

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DC Interface

DC Terminals

The DC Interface serves as the connection interface between the PV array and the GT100 (see Figure 1-2 on page 1–4 to locate the DC Interface). This section houses the DC Disconnect Switch and DC contactor. Additionally, the PV Ground Fault Detection circuitry, DC surge arrestor, Solid State Relays, and 48Vdc Power Supply are also housed in this section.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Xantrex recommends the installation of PV array disconnect(s) to ensure personal safety during GT100 maintenance. WITHOUT PV ARRAY DISCONNECT(S), ONCE THE

DC DISCONNECT SWITCH (S1) IS OPEN, THERE WILLSTILL BE DC VOLTAGE on the DC terminals TB3, TB4 AND TB5 (PV GND). This voltage may be

as high as the open-circuit voltage of the PV Array and is limited to 600Vdc per NEC 690. Use extreme care to avoid these terminals if no PV array disconnect is installed.

TB5

(PV GND)

Figure 1-5

DC Terminals

The terminals provide six holes with space for twelve cables with a M10 bore diameter per pole (see Table A-6 on page A–5 for torque requirements).

The table below describes the DC terminal polarity for each GT100 model.

Table 1-1

Model TB3 TB4 TB5

GT100-208-NG PV+ PV– PV GND

GT100-208-PG PV– PV+ PV GND

GT100-480-NG PV+ PV– PV GND

GT100-480-PG PV– PV+ PV GND

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TB3

TB4

DC Terminal Polarity

Fused Combiner (Optional)

Physical Characteristics

Figure 1-6

TB5

(PV GND)

GT Fused Combiner Connectors

The fuse blocks of the optional Fused Combiner (GTFC) assembly provide one box style connector per pole (see Table A-7 on page A–5 for acceptable wire range and torque requirements.)

The table below describes the DC terminal polarity for each GT100 model with the GTFC installed.

Table 1-2

Model GTFC TB4 TB5

GT100-208-NG PV+ PV– PV GND

GT100-208-PG PV– PV+ PV GND

GT100-480-NG PV+ PV– PV GND

GT100-480-PG PV– PV+ PV GND

DC Terminal Polarity (with GTFC)

GTFC TB4

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Circuit Diagram

AC GRID

3 PHASE 60HZ

GND

Figure 1-7

TB1

TB2

SINGLE POINT

EARTH GROUND

CB1

BOT

TOP

GT100 Circuit Diagram

FILTER

LF1

EMI

AC CONTACTOR

INRUSH LIMIT CCU2

100KVA

POWER MATRIX

536

TB3

TB4

TB5

PV GN

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Operator Interface Controls

Operator interface controls are located on the left front door of the main Inverter Enclosure. These controls include an ON/OFF Switch, 4-line VFD display and keypad called the Universal Frontpanel Control Unit (UFCU) used to manipulate and view system operation and status. The keypad is comprised of 20 touchsensitive keys that provide a means to navigate through the menus and alter userchangeable settings. Additionally, there is an AC Disconnect switch handle and DC Disconnect switch handle on the AC Interface door (left) and the DC Interface door (right) respectively.

VFD Display

Operator Interface Controls

Universal Frontpanel Control (UFCU)

On/Off Switch

AC Disconnect (CB1)

DC Disconnect Switch (S1)

AC Interface

Figure 1-8

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GT100 Operator Interface Components

DC Interface

Introduction

On/Off Switch

The GT100 incorporates a maintained position ON/OFF switch located on the left front door, under the UFCU. Under normal operating conditions, the

ON/OFF

switch is in the ON position. Turning the switch to the OFF position will initiate an immediate controlled shutdown of the GT100 and open both the main AC and DC contactors within the unit. The main AC and DC contactors cannot be closed unless the switch is in the restarted until the

ON/OFF switch is turned back to the ON position.

ON position. The GT100 is prevented from being

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Turning the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position does NOT remove all hazardous voltages from inside the inverter. Before attempting to service the GT100, follow the de-energize Lockout and Tag procedure on page xii and page 5–2.

Figure 1-9

Emergency Stop (E-STOP)

Provisions are supplied for adding a remote emergency stop. Circuit termination and signal type are identified in Table A-8 on page A–6.

Auxiliary Enable/Disable

The GT100 also has provisions for installing an auxiliary Enable/Disable switch in series with the local control. This is advantageous for coordination of the GT100 at specific installations where a pre-existing back-up emergency generator is present. Circuit termination and signal type are identified in Table A-8 on page A–6

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On/Off Switch

AC Disconnect and DC Disconnect Switches

Both enclosure doors of the GT100 are equipped with lockout hasps for personnel safety. The enclosure doors should not be opened while the GT100 is operating.

The switch handles and shafts provide a mechanical door interlock for both the AC and DC Interface sections. The doors cannot be opened when the switches are in the

ON position.

Although the Main ON/OFF switch (S3) is recommended for an orderly shutdown, the DC Disconnect switch is equipped with an auxiliary contact block which enables the switch to be used as a load break DC disconnect. In the event the DC Disconnect switch is opened while the GT100 is processing power from the PV array, the early-break contact block will signal the CCU2 (Converter Control Unit) to stop processing power prior to opening the DC Disconnect switch.

Additionally, opening the DC Disconnect switch will cause the GT100 to execute an immediate orderly shutdown, open both the main AC and DC contactors, and report a PV disconnect fault on the VFD of the UFCU.

Both GT100 enclosure doors must be closed and locked during normal operation.

Operator Interface Controls

AC Disconnect switch (CB1)

AC Interface

Figure 1-10

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AC and DC Disconnect Switches

DC Interface

DC Disconnect switch (S1)

Introduction

Operation Features

The GT100 has the following operation features.

Fixed Unity Power Factor Operation

The GT100 maintains unity power factor during operation. The control software constantly senses utility voltage, and constructs the output current waveform to match the utility voltage. The GT100 is not capable of operation without the presence of normal utility voltage, nor is it capable of varying the output power factor off unity.

Peak Power Tracking

An advanced, field-proven, Maximum Peak Power Tracker (MPPT) algorithm integrated within the GT100 control software ensures the optimum power throughput for harvesting energy from the photovoltaic array. The peak power voltage point of a PV array can vary, primarily depending upon solar irradiance and surface temperature of the PV panels. This peak power voltage point is somewhat volatile, and can easily move along the I-V curve of the PV array every few seconds. The MPPT algorithm allows the GT100 to constantly seek the optimum voltage and current operating points of the PV array, and maintain the maximum peak PV output power.

Accessible via the UFCU, there are five user-settable parameters that control the behavior of the maximum peak power tracker within the GT100. As show in Figure 1-11 on page 1–15, user settable parameters include:

• PPT V Ref (ID# 37),

• I PPT Max (ID#42),

• PPT Enable (ID# 44),

• PPT Rate (ID# 45), and

• PPT V Step (ID# 46).

Upon entering the Power Tracking mode, it takes approximately 20 seconds for the GT100 to ramp the PV voltage to the “PPT V Ref” setpoint regardless of the actual PV voltage.

With the “PPT Enable” set to “0” (power tracker disabled), the GT100 will regulate the DC Bus at the “PPT V Ref” setpoint. Regulating the DC bus means drawing more or less current out of the PV array to maintain this desired voltage.

With the “PPT Enable” set to “1” (power tracker enabled), followed by the expiration of the “PPT Rate” (MPPT decision frequency), the MPPT will reduce the reference voltage by an amount equal to the “PPT V Step” value.

At this point the MPPT will compare the amount of AC output power produced to the previous amount of AC power produced by the GT100. If the output power has increased, the next change made (after “PPT Rate” has again expired) to the reference voltage, will be in the same direction.

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Conversely, if the power comparison proves undesirable, the power tracker will reverse the direction of the change to the “PPT_V Step”. The MPPT algorithm within the GT100 will then continue this ongoing process of “stepping and comparing” in order to seek the maximum power throughput from the PV array.

The changes made by the MPPT to the reference voltage are restricted to ± 40% of “PPT V Ref” and by the maximum and minimum PV input voltage (600 and 300 V respectively). Also, the MPPT will not attempt to produce power greater than that allowed by the “I PPT Max” setpoint. If available PV power is above the maximum allowable power level of the GT100, the MPPT will increase voltage as needed to maintain output power below the rated maximum.

Optimization of the GT100 MPPT will result in an increase in energy production. The user is encouraged to study the PV array’s I-V curves and to adjust the MPPT user settable parameters accordingly.

Figure 1-11

Maximum Peak Power Tracking

Utility Voltage/Frequency Fault Automatic Reset

In the event of a utility voltage or frequency excursion outside of preset limits, the GT100 will stop operation and display a fault at the operator interface. Once the utility voltage has stabilized within acceptable limits for a period of at least 5 minutes, the GT100 will automatically clear the fault and resume normal operation. Voltage and frequency fault setpoints are detailed later in this section.

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Safety Features

Anti-Island Protection

A condition referred to as "Islanding" occurs when a distributed generation source (such as the GT100 Grid-tied Photovoltaic Inverter) continues to energize a portion of the utility grid after the utility experiences an interruption in service. This type of condition may compromise personnel safety, restoration of service, and equipment reliability.

The GT100 employs a method for detecting the islanding condition using a PhaseShift-Loop (PSL). This method is implemented in the CCU2 to prevent islanding of the GT100. The CCU2 continuously makes minor adjustments to the power factor phase angle above and below unity. In the event of a utility interruption or outage, these adjustments destabilize the feedback between the inverter and the remaining load, resulting in an over/under frequency or voltage condition.

Upon detection of such a condition, the GT100 then performs an immediate orderly shutdown and opens both the main AC and DC contactors. The fault condition will remain latched until the utility voltage and frequency have returned to normal for at least 5 minutes.

This method has been extensively tested and proven to exceed the requirements of IEEE-929 (Recommended Practices for Utility Interface of Photovoltaic [PV] Systems) and UL 1741 (Static Inverters and Converters for use in Independent Power Systems).

PV Ground Fault Detection

The GT100 is equipped with a PV Ground Fault Detection and Interruption circuit. The circuit employs a 4 A fuse between TB4 and TB5 (PV GND). If sufficient ground current clears the fuse, and auxiliary contact will signal the GT100 to execute an immediate orderly shutdown, open both the AC and DC contactors and report a PV Ground on the VFD of the UFCU. The GT100 will remain faulted until the fault is remedied, the fuse is replaced, and the advisory is cleared at the operator interface.

DC Over-voltage Detection

In the event of DC voltage greater than 600 Vdc, the GT100 will execute an orderly shutdown and will report a PV over-voltage fault on the VFD of the UFCU. If the DC voltage remains greater than 600 Vdc, the GT100 may be irreparably damaged.

See Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” for further information on this fault condition.

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Communication Features and Methods

The GT100 provides three types of information to the user:

• system status and/or fault information,

• data logging information, and

• oscillography.

System status and fault information can be accessed using the Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU), via an RS232 connection to a PC or via an RS485/ Modbus connection to a remote monitoring system. Data logging and oscillography is available via the RS232 or the RS485/Modbus connection.

The GT100 communicates system status information to the user using the following methods.

• The Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU) Display

• PC Connection (Remote) - GT View Graphic User Interface (GUI) Software required (may require additional hardware)

• External Monitoring - (Optional) via a RS485/Modbus connection for remote plant monitoring.

Communication Features and Methods

System Status and Fault Reporting

Basic system status and all fault conditions rising from within the GT100 are reported to the UFCU. The 4-line VFD will display a hexadecimal value and a brief text description of the fault. Additionally, the CCU2 stores the time and details of all faults in non-volatile memory for later retrieval.

The fault value is also made available to the GT View Graphic User Interface (GUI) via the RS485/Modbus protocol and will include a more extensive description of the fault.

Types of status information include:

• Current Operating State or Goal State

• Fault Code (if applicable)

• Inverter State

• Line Voltage and Current

• Inverter Matrix Temperature

•Inverter Power

•PV State

• PV Voltage and Current

• PV Power

• Grid Frequency

• Peak Power Tracker Enabled

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Introduction

Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU)

Figure 1-12

VFD Display and UFCU Location

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VFD Display

Data Logging

Communication Features and Methods

The GT100 inverter stores data values and software metrics for debugging. The firmware maintains a data log located in the CCU2 non-volatile memory with a capacity of 25840 32-bit words. The GT100 records the 17 parameters listed below, and logs them into a circular buffer, such that the earliest records shall be overwritten once the capacity of the buffer is exceeded. The log capacity is 25840 / 20 = 1292 records (each record has 2 words for timestamp and 18 words for parameters). Data logging requires the use of a PC connection using the GT View Graphic User Interface (GUI) software or via the RS485/Modbus connection.

The following is the list of parameters which values shall be stored in the data logging records:

•Inverter Vab

•Inverter Vbc

•Inverter Vca

• I Phase A

• I Phase B

• I Phase C

•Grid Freq

•Real Power

• PV Voltage

• PV Current

• PV Power

•System State

•Fault Code

• Intake air Temp.

•Matrix Temp.

• Analog input

• Fan speed control

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Introduction

Oscillography

The GT100 includes a graphic data analysis tool known as Oscillography. The inverter firmware continuously records, in the CCU2 non-volatile memory, 500 samples of data at 1 millisecond intervals. Of these, 250 samples are taken right before a fault occurs and 250 samples are taken after the fault. Once a fault occurs and the 250 samples are logged, the log stops and goes into DONE status. The log will start recording again as soon as the fault is cleared. Oscillography requires the use of a PC connection using the GT View Graphic User Interface (GUI) software or via the RS485/Modbus connection.

The following is the list of parameters which instant values shall be stored in the oscillography records:

• Vab - Grid voltage phase A to phase B

• Vbc - Grid voltage phase B to phase C

• Vca - Grid voltage phase C to phase A

• Ia - Grid current phase A

• Ib - Grid current phase B

• Ic - Grid current phase C

• Grid Hz - Grid frequency

• DC_V - PV array voltage

• DC_I - PV array current

• Fault - hexadecimal code of the fault

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Optional Equipment

The following options are available for purchase for use with the GT100 to enhance its capability. Contact a Xantrex distributor for further information on installation options.

Communication Modems

Xantrex offers modems that can be connected to the RS232 serial port for remote monitoring of the inverter. Please check with Xantrex on available modem types.

The remote user has the ability to control and monitor the status of the inverter through this connection.

PV Combiner

The GT100 is available with an optional fused sub-array combiner (GTFC). The GTFC-fused combiner is integrated in the inverter enclosure and allows for multiple runs from the PV Arrays to the inverter directly into a fuse for circuit protection.

The GTFC Fused Combiner assemblies are available for the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter in the following configurations.

• GTFC 100A (Xantrex p/n 1-153509-01), six individual Class RK5 fuses rated at 100A

• GTFC 150A (Xantrex p/n 1-153510-01), four individual Class RK5 fuses rated at 150A

• GTFC 200A (Xantrex p/n 1-153511-01), three individual Class RK5 fuses rated at 200A

See Figure 1-6 on page 1–9 and Table 1-2 on page 1–9 for the location and polarity of these assemblies.

Optional Equipment

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Operation

Chapter 2, “Operation” contains information on the basic operation of the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Operation

Description of System Operation

Overview

The GT100 is a fully automated grid-interactive photovoltaic power inverter. System startup, system shutdown, PV power tracking, and fault detection scenarios are all governed and monitored by the CCU2 controller within the GT100. Manual interaction or control of the inverter is necessary only in the event of a system fault. Additionally, the following conditions govern operation of the GT100.

• Stable utility AC voltage and frequency as specified in Table A-4 must be present for all states of operation.

• PV voltage as specified in Table A-2 must be present.

• With the exception of the Matrix Test state, the the front door of the GT100 Inverter Enclosure, must be switched to the position for all operating states.

• Both the AC and DC Disconnect switches must be in the ON or closed position.

• Fault conditions must not be present.

ON/OFF switch (S3), located on

Faults

Fault states are automatic from any state of operation. In the event of a fault condition, the GT100 will immediately stop processing power and execute an immediate orderly shutdown, open both the main AC and DC contactors, and remain in a faulted state until the fault is remedied and cleared (manually or automatically).

Most faults are latching, and only those faults associated with grid disturbances and Air Duct Intake temperature are auto-clearing and thus enable the GT100 to restart after a delay period. All fault conditions arising from within the GT100 are reported to the UFCU (Universal Frontpanel Control Unit). The 4-line VFD on the UFCU will display a hexadecimal value (fault code) and a brief text description of the fault.

Once the cause of the fault has been identified and corrected, and it is determined to be safe to proceed, GT100 faults may be cleared from the UFCU keypad or via the remote GUI.

See “Clearing Faults Manually” on page 4–4 for instructions on this procedure.

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Operating States

A state machine implemented within the CCU2 control software governs the operation of the GT100 with clearly defined transitions between its operating states. There are five steady-state operating states and numerous intermediate transition states.

•Shutdown

• Transition

• Power Tracking

• Automatic Sleep Test

• Manual Current

•Matrix Test

•Fault

The user should be aware of the following conditions governing GT100 state transitions:

• Qualified utility voltage must be present for all states of operation.

• Fault states are automatic from any state of operation. A fault will cause the

• Most GT100 faults are latching and must be cleared at the operator interface

•The

Operating States

GT100 to immediately stop processing all power. The fault condition will be reported to the operator interface VFD.

keypad before transitioning to another operating state.

ON/OFF switch, located on the front door of the GT100, must be in the ON

position for all operating states except Matrix Test, in which case it must be in

OFF position.

the

SHUTDOWN

Inverter =

Disabled

Automatic

POWER

TRACKING

Inverter =

PV Power

Figure 2-1

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State Transition Diagram

Manual

FAULT

Manual

MATRIX

TEST

Inverter =

Idle

MANUAL

CURRENT

Inverter = PV

Current

Operation

Shutdown

Trans ition

Power Tracking

The line interface controller is idle. The CCU2 monitors the status of the PV array and utility grid, waiting in standby until the PV array is available to produce power to the grid.

The intermediate transition states provide an orderly progression from one operating state to the next. The user has the ability to manually transition the GT100 between operating states via the operator interface keypad or remotely using the GUI software. Manual transitions are initiated by entering a “Goal State”, where the goal state is the desired operating state. Given all applicable system parameters are within acceptable limits, and the request is valid within the state machine, the GT100 will initiate the proper sequence of operations necessary to progress to the requested goal state. Refer to Figure 2-1 on page 2–3 for an illustration of valid state transitions.

This is the standard operating state of the GT100. The GT100 maximum power tracker will demand maximum power from the PV array, given sufficient PV irradiance. Refer to Figure 2-2 on page 2–6 for an illustration of valid operating states for Power Tracking.

Automatic Sleep Test

Toward the end of every solar day, the GT100 automatically determines when to stop producing power dependent upon the output power of the inverter. As the net output power of the GT100 nears zero, a timer is started to allow the inverter to ride through any brief irradiance reductions.

Manual Current

This operating state is provided to evaluate the existing PV array V-I characteristics. The PV controller regulates a constant amount of PV current as commanded by the user from the operator interface keypad, up to the PV current limit of the GT100. If the user commands more PV current than is available, the DC bus voltage will drop below the minimum bus voltage level and the GT100 will enter Shutdown mode.

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Matrix Test

Fault

Operating States

This operating state is provided to verify proper operation of the matrix and associated control electronics. In this state, the CCU2 will send digitized gating signals (On/Off) to the IGBTs at a 2 Hz rate. There is no power transfer between the PV and utility in this mode. The

ON/OFF switch must be in the OFF position for

the GT100 to enter this state.

The GT100 has encountered a fault condition. When this happens, regardless of the GT100 state of operation, the GT100 will stop processing all power and execute an orderly system shutdown. A description of the fault and fault code will appear on the operator interface VFD. The Fault state may be cleared from the keypad once the cause of the fault has been corrected. See Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” for a complete description of all fault codes.

See next page for the Operating States Flow Chart for Power Tracking.

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System State: Switched Off

System State: Key Disable

Inverter State: Standby

PV State: Sleep

POWER UP

INITIALIZING

PV contactor opened.

Inverter matrix off.

Grid contactor open.

Grid contact or open.

CCU2 Green LED on.

Green LED on. Red off.

Red Off.

SWITCHED

KEY

OFF

DISABLE

PV contactor open.

Inverter matrix off.

Grid contact or open.

Enable Key

Inverter matrix off. Line contactor open

System State: Shutdown Inverter State: Standby PV State: Sleep

PV Voltage > 440V

(PV V START)

System State: Shutdown Inverter State: Standby PV State: Wake Up

Grid Contactor K1 Close

System State: Shutdown Inverter State: Main Settling PV State: Wake Up

Inverter Matrix On

System State: Power Tracking Inverter State: On Line PV State: On Line

SLEEP

for at least 10

seconds

WAKE UP

for 5.0 min.

(PV T START)

K1 Settle

for .5 seconds

ON LINE

PV Voltage >

PV Voltage <

PV Voltage < 440V (PV V Start)

PV Voltage <

PV Power < 1.0kW (PV P STOP)

PV Power > 1.0kW (PV P STOP)

300V

Close K2

50V (300V - 250V

300V (Min. Oper.)

margin)

TEST

for 5.0 min.

(PV T STOP)

PV Contactor Closed

PV Contactor Open

PV Voltage <

5 minutes elapsed

300V (Min. Oper.)

Retrun to Sleep State

Return to Sleep State

FAULT

Fault from any State Fault Cleared

Figure 2-2

Operating States Flow Chart for Power Tracking

PV contactor opened.

Inverter matrix off.

Grid contact or open.

Red LED on. Green off.

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System State: Power Tracking Inverter State: On Line PV State: Sleep Test

Bold

- constant value

Italic - User settable. Underline

- Default value.

Operator Interface

The purpose of the operator interface is to provide a means of communicating critical operational information to and from the unit. This communication occurs between the operator and the UFCU Keypad and VFD display or between the operator and a personal computer running the GT View GUI software. The RS485/Modbus connection is also available for remote monitoring and control systems.

UFCU Keypad Operation and VFD Display

The UFCU keypad is located on the left front door of the inverter enclosure to manipulate and view system operation and status.

The keypad is comprised of 20 touch-sensitive, membrane switch keys that provide a means to navigate through the menus and alter user-changeable settings.

System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online <Read Menu Item>

Operator Interface

Standard Display

VFD Display

UFCU Keypad

Figure 2-3

The Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU) and VFD

1. Four function keys are available.

• F1 - While in the R

Volts

”. If the GT100 is faulted while in the Read Menu, this key is used to send the “ Menu, this key is used to set “

• F2 - While in the R While in the W

• F3 - While in the R While in the W

EAD Menu, this key jumps to display “INV A

Clear Fault” message to the CCU2. While in the Write

Goal:”.

EAD Menu, this key jumps to display “INV kW”.

RITE Menu, this key jumps to display “PPT V Ref:”.

EAD Menu, this key jumps to display “PV kW:”.

RITE Menu, this key jumps to display “PPT Enable:”.

• F4 - While in the Read Menu, this key jumps to display “ While in the Write Menu, this key is used to both confirm and display parameters.

– When confirming a Goal State change, this key sends the “

Goal State

” message to the CCU2.

– When re-setting the KWH, this key sends the “

message to the CCU2.

kWH:”.

Command

Reset kWH:”

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– When setting all Write Menu parameters to factory default, this key

sends the “ While in the Write Menu, this key jumps to display “

Default

2. Two Navigation keys are available.

• \/ or /\ moves forward or backward within the menu structure. Upon reaching the end of the menu, it will roll-over to the beginning of the same menu.

3. Ten numeric keys (0 through 9), two symbol keys (“.” and “-”), and an

“E

NTER” key are available for entering user-settable parameters.

4. The “M

ENU” key allows you to enter the password-protected Write

parameters.

VFD Display - Initialization Screen

Any time AC power is applied to the unit, the VFD display will cycle through the following displays while the system initializes. Once it’s done with this process, the standard display will appear.

Model: GT100 XANTREX TECHNOLOGY www.xantrex.com 151-0410-xx-xx

Set to Factory Default” message to the CCU2.

Factory

”.

Front Panel Initialization Screen 1

System: Shutdown Inverter: Standby PV: Sleep... <Read Menu Item>

System Initialization Screen 2

Figure 2-4

Initialization Screens

System: Shutdown Inverter: Standby PV:Waking Up <Read Menu Item>

...<countdown>

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Standard Display

System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online <Read Menu Item>

Standard Display

Menu Structure

Operator Interface

The Standard Display provides the following information:

• First Line - System Status (ID 1)

• Second Line - Inverter Status (ID 4)

• Third Line - PV Status (ID 13)

• Fourth Line - Goal State (ID 2)

The operator interface consists of three levels:

• R

EAD Menu - operation information provided to the user from the GT100.

The Read Menu consists of all operational values, the date and time. These can be viewed any time the GT100 has control power.

• W

RITE Menu - operational parameters provided to the GT100 from the user.

The Write Menu consists of a goal state sub-menu, and all system configurable parameters. The Write Menu can be viewed any time the GT100 has control power. However, modifying the parameters requires a password that may only be altered by trained service technicians. Specifically, parameters relating to utility protection setpoints should not be modified.

• Data Logging - the collection of specific parameters values over a period of time. The data logging feature is only available if using the GT View GUI. See the list of stored parameters on page 1–19.

Information reported back to the user (R

EAD Menu) occurs at the VFD above the

Universal Front Panel Control Unit (UFCU) and (if used) at the computer running the GT View GUI monitoring program. Making changes to the parameters within the Write Menu is done with the UFCU keypad or the GUI software program and requires a password.

Important:

the factory to the limits mandated by the UL 1741. Any changes to these setpoints should be agreed upon by the local utility and the equipment owner.

Specific grid-interface parameters within the WRITE Menu have been set in

Upon system powerup, the operator interface VFD will display the system operating state on the first line. The inverter’s state of operation will be reported on the second line. The PV Array’s state of operation will be reported on the third line. The Goal target will be reported on the fourth line.

Important:

the standard display if there is no input for more than 2 minutes.

While in the WRITE Menu, the operator interface display will reset itself to

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System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online <Read Menu Item>

Figure 2-5

READ Menu

Standard Display

Operator Interface Menu Diagram

The READ Menu includes the following information:

• Current Operating State or Goal State

• Fault Code (if applicable)

• Inverter State

• Line Voltage and Current

• Inverter Matrix and Air Duct Intake Temperature

•Inverter Power

•PV State

• PV Voltage and Current

• PV Power

• Grid Frequency

• Accumulated Power

Table 2-1 shows how the third and fourth line of the VFD will change as the operator continues scrolling through the Menu. Table 2-2 on page 2–13 provides a detailed description of R the VFD.

READ Menu

RITE Menu

Enter Goal State

Password

EAD Menu operational values that are displayed on

Set Date/Time

Change Parameters

To Display Any Operational Value in the R

From the Standard Display, use the /\ or \/ keys on the operator interface keypad to scroll through the R display the appropriate information. See Table 2-1.

• The \/ key will scroll downward through the menu.

•The /\ key will scroll upward through the menu.

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EAD Menu

EAD Menu. The fourth line of the display will change to

Operator Interface

Table 2-1

Read Menu Value Fourth Line of the VFD

FP Software Version FP V151-0410-xx-xx

CCU Software Version CCU 151-0130-xx-xx

Model Name G T 1 0 0 k W

Date and Time JUN-25-2007 15:35:05

Goal State PWR Tracking

Inverter A-B Volt INV A Volts:

Inverter B-C Volt INV B Volts:

Inverter C-A Volt INV C Volts:

Inverter A Current INV A Amps:

Inverter B Current INV B Amps:

Inverter C Current INV C Amps:

Inverter AC Power INV kW:

Inverter Matrix Temperature INV Temp:

Air Duct Intake Temperature Ambient Temp:

P V Vo l t a g e P V Vol t s :

PV Current PV Amps:

PV Power PV kW:

AC Grid Frequency Grid Freq:

Accumulated Power kWH:

Scrolling through the Read Menu Parameters

When scrolling through the Read Menu Parameter list and the last item in the menu is reached, the list will revert back to the beginning item.

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Standard Display

From the Standard Display:

System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online <Read Menu item>

System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online CCU: 151-0133-xx-xx

1.Press the \/ button once.

2. Fourth line displays Front Panel version software.

3.Press the \/ button again.

4. Text on Fourth line displays the CCU2 version software.

5.Press the \/ again.

6.Fourth line displays the Model Name.

System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online 151-0410-xx-xx

System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online G T 1 0 0 k W

System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online JUN-25-2007 15:30:50

Figure 2-6

Scrolling through the Read Menu

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7. Press the \/ again, continue scrolling through the Read Menu. The fourth line will continue to change as described in Table 2-1.

System: PWR Tracking Inverter: Online PV: Online Goal: PWR Tracking

Operator Interface

Table 2-2

Read Menu Descriptions

Operational Parameter Description ID Units

Current Operating State

Displays as: System: *

Current system states include the following.

Initializing (0)

1N/A

Switched Off(1)

where * can be any one of the states listed in the description for this parameter.

Shutdown (2) Starting (3) PWR Tracking (4) Manual Current (5) Matrix Test (6) Faulted (7)

System Goal State

Displays as: Goal: *

Goal States include the following.

Shut Down (2)

2N/A

PWR Tracking (4)

where * can be any one of the states listed in the description for this

Manual Current (5) Matrix Test (6)

parameter.

Fault code See “Fault Code Descriptions” on page 4–5 for a detailed

3N/A

list of Fault Codes.

Inverter State

Inverter States includes the following.

4N/A

Displays as: Inverter: *

where * can be any one of the states listed in the description for this parameter.

Line A–B voltage

Displays as: INV A volts: xxx

Line B–C voltage

Displays as: INV B volts: xxx

Line C–A voltage

Displays as: INV C volts: xxx

Phase A current

Displays as: INV A amps: xxx

Phase B current

Displays as: INV B amps: xxx

Shutdown (0) Stand-by (1) Starting (2) Main-Settling (3) On-Line (4)

AB Line to line voltage 5 V

BC Line to line voltage 6 V

CA Line to line voltage 7 V

Phase A current 8 A

Phase B current 9 A

rms

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Table 2 -2

Read Menu Descriptions

Operational Parameter Description ID Units

Phase C current

Phase C current 10 A

Displays as: INV C amps: xxx

Inverter Real Power

Inverter Real Power 11 kW

Displays as: INV KW:

Inverter Matrix Temperature

Temperature of the Inverter IGBT matrix heatsink 12 °C

Displays as: INV Temp.:

PV State

Displays as: PV: *

PV States include the following.

Shut Down (0)

13 N/A

Sleep (1)

where * can be any one of the states listed in the description for this parameter.

PV Voltage

Wakeup (2) On-line (3) Sleep-test (4)

PV Voltage 14 Vdc

Displays as: PV Volt: xxx

rms

PV Current

Displays as: PV amps: xxx

PV Power

Displays as: PV kW: xxx

Grid Frequency

Displays as: Grid Freq:

Air Duct IntakeTemperature

Displays as: Ambient

Temperature

Accumulated Power

Displays as: KWH:

PV Current 15 Adc

PV Power 16 kW

Grid Frequency 17 Hz

Temperature of the ambient air within the intake duct at the

25 °C

rear of the GT100.

Accumulated AC Power produced by the GT100 since

625

N/A

commissioning, or since the last KWH reset.

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Operator Interface

READ-by-ID

The Read-by-ID feature supports the ability of the user to view any Read or Write parameter available within the menu structure. See Table 2-2 for a list of the Read Menu parameters.

To use the Read-by-ID Feature:

1. From the Standard Display, press the \/ key and scroll downward through the menu to the Read-by-ID Menu item. Stop when the 3rd and 4th line of the display change as shown in Figure 2-7.

2. Press <E

NTER> to enter the Read-by-ID feature.

3. Use the keypad to enter the ID number of the Data Log Configuration or Accumulated Value ID number and press <E

EAD Menu items and their ID numbers.

NTER>. See Table 2-2 for a list of

a) Press the “.” button to move upward in the Menu structure.

b) Press the “-” to move backward in the menu structure. These keys only

function in the Read-by-ID feature.

System: Shutdown Inverter: Standby Hit ENTER or "." "-" Value by ID#

Use the keypad to enter the desired ID number and press < The display will change as shown and will show the requested value.

where: xxx = any Menu ID xxx = operational value of Menu ID

Use the “.” and “-” buttons to scroll backward and forward within the Read-by-ID menu.

ENTER>.

Press <ENTER> when this screen appears to access the Read-by-ID feature.

System: Shutdown Inverter: Standby Hit ENTER or "." "-" Read ID# xxx: xxx

Figure 2-7

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Read-by-ID Feature

Operation

WRITE Menu

Important:

the factory to the limits mandated by UL1741. Any changes to these setpoints should be agreed upon by the local utility and the equipment owner.

Specific grid-interface parameters within the WRITE Menu have been set in

The WRITE Menu includes the following parameters:

• Min/Max AC Volts%

• Min Max AC Volt Delay

• Min/Max AC Freq.

• Min/Max AC Freq. Delay

• PPT Voltage Reference

• PV Voltage Start

• PV Time (Start and Stop)

• PV Power Stop

• PPT Current Max%

• Manual Current%

•PPT Enable

• PPT Update Rate and Voltage Step

Important:

and should only be done so by authorized personnel.

WRITE parameters can be viewed, however, require a password to change

Table 2-3 provides a detailed description of W

RITE parameters that are displayed

on the VFD.

Changing W

Follow the procedure below to change W

To c ha ng e W

1. From the standard display or anywhere in the R the W

RITE Menu Parameter Values

RITE Menu parameters.

RITE Menu parameters:

EAD Menu, you may access

RITE menu parameters by pressing the <MENU> key.

2. Once within the Write Menu, the first item is the “Set Goal State”. Use the /\ or \/ key on the operator interface keypad to scroll through the W

RITE Menu

parameters.

a) To change the displayed parameter, press the <E

NTER> button.

b) This will ask for a password.

c) Enter the password <5><9><4> and press the <E

NTER> button.

• If the wrong password is entered, the display will again prompt the user for the password.

• If a mistake is made while keying in the password, the /\ or \/ keys may be used as a backspace key.

d) Enter the desired value and press <E

NTER>. If the value entered is outside

the acceptable range for the parameter, the original value will remain.

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Operator Interface

e) To leave the WRITE Menu and return to the READ Menu, press the

ENU> button once and the standard display will reappear on the VFD.

Important:

the standard display if there is no input for more than 2 minutes.

Table 2-3

Parameter Description ID Units

Set Goal State

Displays as:

Hit ENTER to set Goal:

Set Date

Displays as:

042807

Set Time:

Displays as: 163000

Maximum Grid Voltage

Displays as:

Max AC Volts %:

Write Menu Parameters

Commands a Goal State.

CMD To Shutdown CMD To PWR Tracking CMD To Manual I CMD To Matrix Test

The date is entered month-dayyear (mmddyy): April 28, 2007 is entered

042807.

The time is entered in military hours-minutes-seconds (i.e., 24-hour clock): 4:30 pm is entered 163000.

This parameter sets the trigger point value for “AC voltage High” (0013) fault. If the grid voltage is over this parameter’s value, the fault is triggered. The upper limit of this parameter is restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

While in the WRITE Menu, the operator interface display will reset itself to

32 Percentage

of Nominal voltage

Default Val ue

110 120 110

Maximum Val ue

Minimum Value

Minimum Grid Voltage

Displays as:

Min AC Volts%:

Maximum Grid Frequency

Displays as:

Max AC Freq:

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This parameter sets the trigger point value for “AC voltage low” (0012) fault. If the grid voltage is below this parameter’s value, the fault is triggered. The lower limit of this parameter is restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

This parameter sets the trigger point value for “AC frequency high” (0011) fault. If the grid frequency is over this parameter’s value, the fault is triggered. The upper limit of this parameter is restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

33 Percentage

of Nominal voltage

34 Hertz 60.5 N/A N/A

88 88 50

Operation

Table 2-3

Parameter Description ID Units

Minimum Grid Frequency

Displays as:

Min AC Freq:

Peak Power Tracker Reference Voltage

Displays as:

PPT V Ref:

PV Wakeup Voltage

Displays as:

PV V Start:

Write Menu Parameters

This parameter sets the trigger point value for “AC frequency low” (0010) fault. If the grid frequency is below this parameter’s value, the fault is triggered. The lower limit of this parameter is restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

This is the initial PV voltage the inverter is going to try to keep as it goes into on line mode. If the power tracker is off, the inverter will draw current from the PV array to maintain this reference voltage. If the power tracker is on, this is the reference voltage from which the inverter start exploring voltages that produce more power.

This is the trigger point that transitions the inverter from PV Sleep state to PV Wake Up state. When the PV voltage reaches the value of this parameter the inverter transitions into PV Wake Up mode.

35 Hertz 59.3 59.8 57

37 Volts 400 600 300

38 Volts 440 600 300

Default Val ue

Maximum Val ue

Minimum Value

Time Delay for PV Wake up

Displays as:

PV T Start:

Time delay for PV Sleep Test

Displays as:

PV T Stop:

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Time delay to transition from PV wake up state to PV On-line state. Once the inverter is in PV Wake Up mode, it waits for the amount of time determine by this parameter before transitioning into PV on-line mode. During this time the inverter checks that the PV voltage is no less than the PV wake voltage, otherwise it goes into PV Sleep mode.

This is the amount of time the inverter will be in Sleep Test mode if the output power continues to be below “PV P Stop”. The inverter will exit Sleep Test mode towards on-line mode is the power is over “PV P Stop” or towards Shutdown mode is the “PV T Stop” timer expires.

39 Seconds 300 1200 0

40 Seconds 300 1200 0

Operator Interface

Table 2-3

Parameter Description ID Units

PV Output Power to Enter Sleep Test Mode

Displays as:

PV P Stop:

Power Tracker Maximum Output Power

Displays as:

I PPT Max:

Manual Current Output

Displays as:

I Manual:

Write Menu Parameters

This is the output power trigger point for the inverter to transition into sleep test mode. When the output power is below the value of this parameter the inverter enters sleep test mode.

This parameter sets the percentage of maximum rated power the inverter will produce when in power tracker mode. For example, a 250 kW system with this parameter set to 50 will not attempt to produce more than 125 kW.

This parameter sets the percentage of maximum out current the inverter will attempt to produce while in manual current mode.

41 KW 1 10.0 0.1

42 Percentage

of maximum output power.

43 Percentage

of maximum output current.

Default Val ue

100 110 0

25 110 0

Maximum Val ue

Minimum Value

Enable Peak Power Tracker

Displays as:

PPT Enable:

Power Tracker Rate

Displays as:

PPT Rate:

This parameter switches on and off the Power Tracker function. When the Power Tracker is on, the inverter will regulate the bus voltage to optimize output power. When the Power Tracker is off, the inverter will regulate the bus voltage to maintain it at “PPT V Ref” volts.

This parameter sets the rate at which the Power Tracker function makes changes to the voltage reference point as it tries to find the optimal position. For example, if the value of this parameter is 0.5 then every 50mS the power tracker will increase or decrease the voltage reference point to check if more power can be produced at the new level.

44 0 = Off

1 = On

45 Deci-

seconds

11 0

0.5 50.0 0.1

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Operation

Table 2-3

Parameter Description ID Units

Power Tracker Step

Displays as:

PPT V Step:

Maximum AC Voltage Delay

Displays as:

Max Volt Delay:

Write Menu Parameters

This parameter sets the size of the change the Power Tracker will make to the voltage reference point as it tries to find the optimal position. For example, if the value of this parameter is set to 1, the Power Tracker will increase or decrease the voltage reference point by one volt at a speed of “PPT Rate” to check if more power can be produced at the new level.

This parameter sets the time delay value, in AC cycles, for the “AC voltage high” (0013) fault. If the grid voltage remains above the maximum AC voltage setting (Max AC Volts%) for the duration of this delay period, the fault is then triggered. The limits of this parameter are restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

46 Volts 1 10.0 0.1

56 AC cycles 12 N/A N/A

Default Val ue

Maximum Val ue

Minimum Value

Minimum AC Voltage Delay

Displays as:

Min Volt Delay:

Maximum AC Frequency Delay

Displays as:

Max Hz Delay:

This parameter sets the time delay value, in AC cycles, for the “AC voltage low” (0012) fault. If the grid voltage remains below the minimum AC voltage setting (Min AC Volts%) for the duration of this delay period, the fault is then triggered. The limits of this parameter are restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

This parameter sets the time delay value, in AC cycles, for the “AC Frequency High” (0011) fault. If the grid frequency remains above the maximum AC frequency setting (Max AC Freq) for the duration of this delay period, the fault is then triggered. The limits of this parameter are restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

57 AC cycles 24 N/A N/A

58 AC cycles 2 N/A N/A

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Operator Interface

Table 2-3

Parameter Description ID Units

Minimum AC Frequency Delay

Displays as:

Min Hz Delay:

AC Auto-Clear Delay

Displays as:

AutoClear Delay:

Write Menu Parameters

This parameter sets the time delay value, in AC cycles, for the “AC Frequency Low” (0010) fault. If the grid frequency remains below the minimum AC frequency setting (Min AC Freq) for the duration of this delay period, the fault is then triggered. The limits of this parameter are restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

This parameter sets the time delay value, in seconds, for the AutoClear feature corresponding with the AC Voltage and Frequency (0013, 0012, 0011, and 0010) faults. The AC Voltage and Frequency must remain within their respective limits before an Auto-Clear can occur. The limits of this parameter are restricted by UL 1741 requirements.

59 AC cycles 10 300 10

60 Seconds 300 300 10

Default Val ue

Maximum Val ue

Minimum Value

Modbus Protocol ON

Displays as:

Modbus ON:

Modbus Address

Displays as:

Modbus Address:

This parameter sets the protocol used by the serial port (J1004) on the CCU2. The serial protocol can be set to either Modbus ON (1) or to Modbus OFF (0) [Xantrex protocol].

This parameter sets the address used by the Modbus protocol.

61 0=Off

1=On

62 N/A N/A N/A

11 0

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Operation

Commanding Goal State Changes

To change the Goal State:

1. From the standard display press the <M

third line of the display to “ display to “

Goal:”.

ENU> key. The VFD will change the

Hit ENTER to set” and fourth line of the

2. Press the <E

will change the third line of the display to “ line of the display to “

3. Enter the password <5><9><4> and press the <E

NTER> key. This will prompt the user for a password. The VFD

Hit ENTER to set” and fourth

Password:”.

NTER> button.

4. Scroll through the goal state menu with the /\ or \/ keys until the desired goal state is displayed on the fourth line of the display.

5. Press <E following text on the third line: “

NTER>. The VFD will then prompt the user by displaying the

Press F4 to Confirm”.

6. Press <F4> and the GT100 will transition to this goal state. If the goal state requested violates the conditions of the state machine, the GT100 will remain in the previous state of operation.

SHUTDOWN

Manual

Inverter =

Disabled

FAULT

Automatic

MATRIX

TEST

Inverter =

Idle

TRACKING

Figure 2-8

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POWER

Inverter =

PV Power

State Transition Diagram

Manual

MANUAL

CURRENT

Inverter = PV

Current

Setting the Date and Time

Follow the procedure below to change the date and time.

To change the Date and Time:

1. From the standard display, press the <M

third line of the display to “ display to “

2. Scroll down with the \/ key until date or time parameters are reached.

a) If you’re changing the date, the third and fourth lines of the VFD will dis-

play as follows: “ “

b) If you’re changing the time, the third and fourth lines of the VFD will dis-

play as follows: “ “

3. Press <E

change the third and fourth lines of the VFD display as follows:

Hit ENTER to set”

“ “

Password:”.

Operator Interface

ENU> key. The VFD will change the

Hit ENTER to set” and fourth line of the

Goal:”.

Type and hit ENTER” Set Date: "MMDDYY”

Type and hit ENTER” Set Time: "HHMMSS”

NTER>. This will prompt the user for a password. The VFD will

4. Enter the password <5><9><4> and press the <E

NTER> button.

5. Enter the proper date or time in a six digit format. For example:

a) The date is entered month-day-year (mmddyy):

April 28, 2005 is entered

042805 <ENTER>.

b) The time is entered in military hours-minutes-seconds

(i.e., 24-hour clock): 4:30 pm is entered

163000 <ENTER>.

If a mistake is made while entering the date or time, the /\ and \/ keys may be used as a backspace key. Any two-digit year “YY” may be entered for the date, but regardless of the keyed entry, the maximum Month/Day “MMDD” that the UFCU will accept is a “1231” or Dec. 31st. The maximum allowable time entry the UFCU will accept is “235959”.

6. Once the entry is accepted, the third and fourth lines of the VFD display will revert back to the following:

a) If you’re changing the date, the third and fourth lines of the VFD will dis-

play as follows: “

Hit ENTER to set”

“

Set Date:”

b) If you’re changing the time, the third and fourth lines of the VFD will dis-

play as follows: “

Hit ENTER to set” Set Time:”

“

7. Pressing the <M

ENU> key will return the user to the standard display.

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Operation

Manual State Transitions

State conditions can also be transitioned manually. Refer to “Commanding Goal State Changes” on page 2–22 for instructions on commanding GT100 goal states for manual transitions.

Shutdown → Matrix Test → Shutdown

1. Turn the O

2. Command the GT100 to the Matrix Test.

3. After completing the Matrix Test, command the GT100 to Shutdown.

If the O

N/OFF switch is turned to ON while the GT100 is in the Matrix Test state,

the GT100 will transition to Shutdown.

Power Tracking→ Manual Current→ Power Tracking or Shutdown

1. Verify the PV manual current parameter ( percent of rated.

2. Command the GT100 to Manual Current mode from the operator interface keypad. While in the manual current mode, the user may change the PV manual current parameter. However, the user may demand greater current than the capacity of the PV array. If this causes the PV voltage to drop below the minimum operating voltage (300 Vdc), the GT100 will transition to Shutdown.

3. To exit the Manual Current mode, the user must manually command the GT100 to Power Tracking.

Automatic State Transitions

State conditions can also be transitioned automatically. Refer to “Commanding Goal State Changes” on page 2–22 for instructions on commanding GT100 goal states.

N/OFF switch to the OFF position.

I Manual %) is set to the desired

Shutdown → Power Tracking → Shutdown

1. The O

2. Once the PV voltage exceeds the PV voltage start set point ( the GT100 will start a wake-up timer (

a) If the PV voltage remains above the PV start voltage set point for the

duration of the wake-up timer, the GT100 will transition to Power Tracking.

b) If the PV power drops below the PV power stop set point, (

the GT100 will start a PV sleep timer (

c) If the PV voltage and power remain below their respective setpoints for

the duration of the sleep timer, the GT100 will transition to Shutdown.

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N/OFF switch must be turned to the ON position.

PV V Start)

PV T Start).

PV P Stop)

PV T Stop).

Auto-restart Feature

Any State → Fault

If the GT100 encounters a fault, regardless of operating state, it will transition to the Fault state. The GT100 will remain in this state until the fault condition has been remedied and cleared. The Fault Code number will appear on the first line of the VFD. A description of the fault will show on the second line. The third line of the VFD will read “

F1 to Clear Fault?”. The fourth line shows the

goal state.

Figure 2-9

To clear the fault:

1. See Table 4-1, “Fault Codes” on page 4–5 for a complete listing of Fault Codes and possible remedies. Correct the fault condition if possible and attempt to clear the fault by pressing “F1”.

2. The ability to clear the fault can only be done from the R occurs while accessing the W to the Read Menu, and “ of the VFD display.

Auto-restart Feature

Fault: 0033 GROUND OVER I F1 to Clear Fault Goal: PWR Tracking

VFD showing Fault Code

RITE Menu, pressing <MENU> once will return

F1 to Clear Fault” will appear on the third line

VFD Display showing Fault Code

UFCU Keypad

EAD Menu. If a fault

In the event of an Air Duct Intake temperature excursion beyond -20 to 55° C, or a utility voltage or frequency excursion outside of those specified in Table A-4 o n page A–4, the GT100 will automatically transition to a Fault condition. Once the Air Duct Intake temperature recovers and remains within the excursion limits for a period of five minutes, and/or the utility voltage and frequency recovers and remains within the excursion limits for a period set by the Auto-Clear Delay (ID

60), the GT100 will automatically clear the fault, then resume normal operation.

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Operation

Energize Procedure (Startup)

To start up the GT100:

1. Remove any lockout devices from the Utility connection circuit breaker and PV disconnect switch.

2. Close the Utility connection circuit breaker.

3. Close the PV Array disconnect (if installed).

4. Close the AC Disconnect (CB1).

5. Close the DC Disconnect Switch (S1).

6. Turn the

After a 15 second initialization period, the GT100 will automatically transition to ‘Waking Up’, given the PV voltage is greater than the PV V Start set point.

ON/OFF switch (S3) to the ON position.

De-Energize/Isolation Procedure (Shutdown)

The following procedure should be followed to de-energize the GT100 for maintenance.

Lockout and Tag

WARNING: Shock Hazard

The GT100 can be energized from both the AC source and the DC source. To ensure that the inverter is de-energized prior to servicing, lockout and tag the GT100 using the following procedure.

1. Turn the GT100 main ON/OFF switch (S3) to the OFF position. This stops the inverter from exporting power to the AC utility grid.

2. Open, lockout, and tag the incoming power at the utility main circuit breaker.

3. Open, lockout, and tag the AC Disconnect (CB1) on the left side of the GT100. See Figure 1-8 on page 1–11 for the location of the AC Disconnect.

4. Open, lockout, and tag the incoming power at the PV array disconnect (if installed.) If a PV array disconnect is not installed, see the following WARNING.

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Energize Procedure (Startup)

5. Open, lockout, and tag the DC Disconnect Switch (S1) on the right side of the GT100. See Figure 1-8 on page 1–11 for the location of the DC Disconnect Switch.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Xantrex recommends the installation of PV array disconnect(s) to ensure personal safety during GT100 maintenance. WITHOUT PV ARRAY DISCONNECT(S), ONCE THE

DC DISCONNECT SWITCH (S1) IS OPEN, THERE WILLSTILL BE DC VOLTAGE on the DC terminals TB3, TB4 AND TB5 (PV GND). This voltage may be

as high as the open-circuit voltage of the PV Array and is limited to 600Vdc per NEC 690. Use extreme care to avoid these terminals if no PV array disconnect is installed.

• AC Utility Terminals: [TB1-A, TB1-B, TB1-C, TB1-N, and

TB2(GND BUS)]

See Figure 2-10 on page 2–27 for the location of these terminals.

• PV Terminals: [TB3, TB4, and TB5 (PV GND)]

See Figure 2-11 on page 2–28 for the location of these terminals.

Figure 2-10

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AC Utility Terminals

TB1

TB2

Operation

Figure 2-11

TB5

(PV GND)

DC Terminals

TB3 TB4

Computer Communications with the GT100

The GT100 provides an option for communicating system status, oscillography, or data logging through a personal computer via an RS232 connection and a modem using the GT View Graphic User Interface (GUI) software. System status, oscillography, and data logging are also available via the RS485/Modbus connection.

The GT View Graphic User Interface (GUI) software is a Windows™-based program that:

• displays system status,

• accesses inverter controls,

• accesses metering and data logging capabilities, and

• controls protective functions.

If multiple inverters are networked together, the software is capable of tracking multiple inverters on the same network.

Ensure the appropriate hardware is in place before proceeding with installing the GUI. See the “PC Connection Methods” section of the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual (Part #:153379) for instructions on establishing the desired connection if this has not already been done.

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Commissioning

Chapter 3, “Commissioning” contains information on safely commissioning the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Commissioning

Commissioning Procedure

This section provides the procedure necessary to safely and correctly commission a GT100 inverter.

Important:

this procedure.

Summary To commission the GT100:

1. Ensure the Verification Tests have been completed and have passed successfully. See the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Planning and Installation Manual (Part #:153379), Section 4.

2. Begin the GT100 Commissioning Procedure as described in detail further in this section. The steps are summarized below.

a) Record the Serial Number. b) Inspect GT100 Inverter Enclosure. c) Verify AC and DC Voltages. d) Apply Grid Voltage. e) Check the Front Panel Display. f) Confirm Operational Parameters (AC, DC and Power Tracker). g) Apply DC Voltage. h) Perform the Matrix Test. i) Operate Inverter.

3. Submit the “Commissioning Test Record” on page B–3 and Fax a copy of product and purchase information found in “General Project and Product Information” on page WA–4 to Xantrex.

It is important to record any issues encountered while following

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Starting the Commissioning Test

Serial Number

Enter the information required on the form that appears on page B–3 of Appendix B, “Commissioning Test Record”. The converter serial number is located on a label placed on the lower-left front of the Inverter Enclosure door.

Inverter Enclosure

1. Open both doors of the GT100 Inverter Enclosure and inspect the connections.

2. Check for loose cables, rubbing, or interference.

3. Correct and record any defects.

4. Close the Inverter Enclosure doors.

Verify AC Voltage

1. Open the left door of the GT100 Inverter Enclosure and verify that the Grid AC cables have been installed at TB1-A, TB1-B, TB1-C, and TB1-Neutral within the AC Interface.

2. With a voltmeter, verify if AC Grid voltage is present at the bottom of TB1-A, TB1-B, TB1-C, and TB1-Neutral (208 or 480 Vac). These terminals are located in the AC Interface.

Starting the Commissioning Test

Verify DC Voltage

3. If grid voltage is not available to the unit, close and lock the GT100 Inverter Enclosure. The Commissioning Test procedure must cease at this point. Do not attempt to continue the test until each step can be checked and verified.

1. Open the right door of the GT100 Inverter Enclosure and verify that the PV DC cables have been installed correctly within the DC Interface.

2. With a voltmeter, verify if PV DC voltage is present at TB3 and TB4.

3. Verify the correct polarity.

4. If the voltage is not present, contact the installer, site electrician or site operator to supply PV voltage to the unit.

5. If PV DC voltage is not available to the unit, close and lock the GT100 Inverter Enclosure. The Commissioning Test procedure must cease at this point. Do not attempt to continue the test until each step can be checked and verified.

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Commissioning

Apply Grid Voltage

Front Panel Display

1. Verify both GT100 Inverter Enclosure doors are closed and locked.

2. Close the AC Disconnect (CB1). This will energize the control power circuits.

3. Look, listen and smell for signs of defects.

4. Record any defects found.

1. Open then close the AC Disconnect (CB1) and look at the VFD Display of the UFCU. It will display the Software Versions of the CCU2 and Front Panel within the R

EAD menu. Record these numbers.

2. After about 20 seconds it will be in its “ready” mode. At this time the Fault Code “0071 PV SWITCH OPEN” will be reported. Close the DC Disconnect Switch (S1) and verify alarm 0071 clears by pressing the “F1” key on the keypad of the UFCU. If additional alarms are present, refer to Table 4-1 on page 4–5.

3. Once all faults are clear, the front panel should report “Switched Off” and show Inverter Status.

4. Using the \/ key, scroll down in the R

EAD Menu and verify that the Time and

Date are correct.

5. If not, refer to the “Setting the Date and Time” on page 2–23.

6. Scroll thru the parameters and verify that they are present.

Confirm AC Operational Parameters

For each of the following steps, refer to VFD Display on the UFCU.

Access the key, scroll down in the

WRITE Menu parameter list by pressing the "MENU" key. Using the \/

WRITE Menu and verify the parameter settings.

1. Verify the inverter’s AC limits.

2. Make any necessary changes.

3. Record these values.

Confirm DC Operational Parameters

1. Verify the Inverters PV Settings.

2. Make any necessary changes.

3. Record these values.

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Starting the Commissioning Test

Confirm Power Tracker Configuration Operational Parameters

1. Verify the inverter’s Power Tracker Configuration.

2. Make any necessary changes.

3. Record these values.

Apply DC Voltage

1. Verify both GT100 Inverter Enclosure doors are closed and locked.

2. Close the DC Disconnect (S1) Switch. This will energize the DC circuits.

3. Look, listen and smell for signs of defects.

4. Record any defects found.

Matrix Test

1. Confirm that the ON/OFF Switch (S3) in the OFF position.

2. From the front panel, select Matrix test from the Goal State menu.

3. Verify that the GT100 enters the Matrix Test mode.

4. In this mode, the GT100 will be operating the IGBT Matrix without closing either the AC or DC contactors. If a fault occurs, refer to the Matrix Gate Faults listed on page 4–5 of the Troubleshooting section.

5. To stop the test, select Goal state from the GUI or Front Panel and choose Shutdown.

Operate Inverter

1. Make sure all doors are closed and locked.

2. Using the Front Panel or the GUI, set the I PPT Max percent to 25%.

3. Place the O Start voltage threshold, followed by a 5-minute delay period, the PV contactors (K2) will close, followed by the Main AC contactor (K1). The inverter will begin to produce power up to 25% of rated power.

4. Look, listen and smell for any defects.

5. Make sure the internal enclosure fans are operating.

6. If everything is okay, increase the I PPT Max until you reach 100%.

7. Check all the operating data with the GUI or front panel. Record any irregularities.

8. Let the inverter run.

9. Verify the matrix fans operate after the matrix temperature reaches at least 30°C, and the "INV kW" is at least 30 kW.

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N/OFF Switch in the ON position. If the PV voltage is above PV

Commissioning

Completed Commissioning

1. Once you have successfully completed all the commissioning steps, ensure all the information is documented.

2. Email the completed Commissioning Test Record to:

pvcommissioningreport@xantrex.com

3. Fax a copy of product and purchase information found in “General Project and Product Information” on page WA–4 to Xantrex.

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Troubleshooting

Faults and Fault Codes

• Faults associated with a grid disturbance or Air Duct Intake temperature excursions clear automatically. The GT100 will automatically re-start after a period set by Auto-Clear delay or five minutes respectively.

• All other faults must be cleared manually.

All fault conditions arising from within the GT100 are reported to the UFCU (Universal Frontpanel Control Unit). The 4-line VFD will display a hexadecimal value (fault code) and a brief text description of the fault.

Most faults are latching and only those faults associated with grid disturbances and Air Duct Intake temperature excursions are auto-clearing and thus enable the GT100 to restart after a delay period.

Once the cause of the fault has been identified and corrected, and it is determined to be safe to proceed, GT100 faults may be manually cleared from the UFCU keypad or using the remote GUI.

See “Clearing Faults Manually” on page 4–4 for instructions on this procedure.

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General Troubleshooting

Respond to any GT100 alarm or fault as follows:

1. Note and document the alarm or fault code and brief text description.

2. Determine the source of the alarm or fault by referring to Table 4-1, “Fault Codes” on page 4–5.

3. Rectify the alarm or fault condition, determine it is safe to proceed, and attempt to clear the fault from the UFCU keypad and display. See “Clearing Faults Manually” on page 4–4 for instructions on this procedure.

General Troubleshooting

Important:

retrieved from the CCU2. The log will start recording again, and over-write the previous data, once the fault is cleared.

Before clearing a fault, it is recommended that the Oscillography data be

4. If the condition is sustained and cannot be corrected, again note and document the fault code and description, and contact either your Distributor / Reseller, or Xantrex Customer Service.

WARNING: Lethal Voltage

In order to remove all sources of voltage from the GT100, the incoming power must be de-energized at the source. This may be done at the main utility circuit breaker, the PV array disconnect, and by opening the AC Disconnect and the DC Disconnect Switch on the GT100. Review the system configuration to determine all of the possible sources of energy. In addition, allow five minutes for the DC bus capacitors to discharge after removing power. Follow the “Lockout and Tag” procedure on page 2–26 to de-energize the GT100.

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Troubleshooting

Clearing Faults Manually

Faults associated with a grid disturbance clear automatically. These faults include:

• 0010 (AC Frequency Low),

• 0011 (AC Frequency High),

• 0012 AC Voltage Low), and

• 0013 (AC Voltage High).

Once the utility recovers and remains within the excursion limits for a period set by the Auto-Clear Delay (ID 60), the GT100 will automatically clear the fault and resume normal operation.

In addition, the Air Duct Intake Over and Under-temperature faults will also selfclear automatically.

• 0094 (Ambient Temperature)

All other faults associated with the GT100 must be identified, corrected and then cleared manually using the UFCU or GUI. The following procedure describes how to manually clear a fault message from the VFD.

To clear the fault:

1. Determine the source of the fault using Table 4-1, “Fault Codes” on page 4–5. Correct the fault condition.

2. Ensure the fault code and “

Clear Fault?” message is displayed in the VFD.

a) If the “

Clear Fault?” message is not shown on the second line of the VFD,

scroll through the read parameter menu with the /\ or \/ keys until the message appears.

3. To clear the fault, press <E Power Tracking mode.

0071 PV SWITCH OPEN F1 to Clear Fault? Goal: PWR TRACKING

Figure 4-1

VFD showing Fault Code

NTER>. The GT100 will immediately transition to

VFD Display showing Fault Code

UFCU Keypad

Important:

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If the fault does not clear, the fault condition has not been corrected.

Fault Code Descriptions

Table 4-1 provides a complete description of all the fault conditions that may occur on the GT100. Default values are shown, but some limits are useradjustable.

Fault Code Descriptions

Table 4-1

Error Code Fault Source(s)

0000 No Faults N/A N/A N/A

0010 AC Frequency Low S This fault indicates that the Utility

0011 AC Frequency High S This fault indicates that the Utility

Fault Codes

Fault Type H=Hardware S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

• Utility grid frequency grid frequency is below or fell below the minimum allowed value of

59.3 Hz (default) for greater than 10 cycles. This fault is auto-clearing. Once the Utility grid frequency has recovered within the acceptable operating range, the GT100 will qualify the value and automatically clear this fault and resume normal operation after a delay period.

• Utility grid frequency grid frequency is above or rose above the maximum allowed value of 60.5 Hz (default) for greater than 10 cycles. This fault is auto-clearing. Once the Utility grid frequency has recovered within the acceptable operating range, the GT100 will qualify the value and automatically clear this fault and resume normal operation after a delay period.

fell below the allowable limit

rose above the allowable limit

0012 AC Voltage Low S This fault indicates that the utility

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grid voltage is below or fell below the minimum allowed value of 88% of nominal Vac for greater than 2 seconds. This fault is auto-clearing. Once the Utility grid voltage has recovered within the acceptable operating range, the GT100 will qualify the value and automatically clear this fault and resume normal operation after a delay period.

• Utility grid voltage fell

below the allowable limit

• Fuses - F4, F5, F6 on

the Inrush Current Assembly PCB are blown.

• P1001 on CCU2 is

loose or disconnected

Troubleshooting

Table 4-1

Error Code Fault Source(s)

013 AC Voltage High S This fault indicates that the utility

0015 Grid Disconnection S This fault indicates that the GT100

Fault Codes

Fault Type H=Hardware S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

grid voltage is above or rose above the maximum allowed value of 110% (default) of nominal Vac for greater than 1 second. This fault is autoclearing. Once the Utility grid voltage has recovered within the acceptable operating range, the GT100 will qualify the value and automatically clear this fault and resume normal operation after a delay period

has detected a sudden AC voltage increase of greater than 40% of the nominal peak-to-peak value. This normally is the result of a sudden disconnection from the Utility grid while the GT100 was processing power.

• Utility grid voltage rose above the allowable limit

• Neutral connection at TB1-N may be loose or disconnected

• K1 was opened while the GT100 was processing power

0018 AC Contactor Open S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected a sudden phase-shift between AC voltage and current of greater than 0.8 radians during a twelve second period. This normally is the result of the AC contactor opening while the GT100 is processing power.

0021 PV Over-Voltage S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected a DC input voltage of greater than the maximum allowed value of 600 Vdc.

0023 Bus Voltage High H This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that the DC bus voltage has exceeded the maximum allowed value of 905 Vdc.

• K1 was opened while the GT100 was processing power

•SSR1 failed

• TS1 or TS2 opened

• PV system wiring short

• Lightning strike on PV system wiring

• PV system wiring short

• Lightning strike on PV system wiring

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Fault Code Descriptions

Table 4-1

Fault Codes

Fault Type Error Code Fault Source(s)

H=Hardware

S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

XX30 Matrix Over Current H This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that the AC current on one or more phases of the IGBT matrix has exceeded the maximum allowed value of 1400A

rms

The first two digits of the fault code indicate the particular phase where the over current occurred as follows:

• 0130 - Matrix over current in phase A

• 0230 - Matrix over current in phase B

• 0430 - Matrix over current in phase C

If more than one phase faults simultaneously, the two first digits are added in hexadecimal form to indicate an over current condition in more than one phase, thus the error code will contain the summation of the faulted phases.

• P3 or P1002 on CCU2 is loose or disconnected

• AC system wiring short

0033 Ground Over

Current

S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that the ground fault current has exceeded the maximum allowed value. This maximum allowed value for ground fault current is 4 Adc.

• P3 or P2 on CCU2 is loose or disconnected

• Ground -to-AC or DC-to-System wiring short

• F4 is blown

• F4 fuse holder is open

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Troubleshooting

Table 4-1

Error Code Fault Source(s)

0034 Unused Matrix Over

0040 Programming

Fault Codes

Current

Software

Fault Type H=Hardware S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

H Fundamentally, an Unused Matrix

Over Current Fault should not occur, however if it does, it is generally indicative of a CCU2 malfunction.

• 0834 - Unused Matrix over current in phase A

• 1034 - Unused Matrix over current in phase B

• 2034 - Unused Matrix over current in phase C

S This code indicates that the GT100

has detected that the system is in Programming mode. This fault does not indicate any malfunction with the GT100, but is merely an indication that the system software is in the process of being downloaded into the EEPROMs of the CCU2.

• CCU2 malfunction

0041 State Invalid S The state machine implemented

within the CCU2 system software governs the operation of the GT100. This fault indicates that the GT100 has detected an unknown system variable and has encountered an invalid state.

0042 Serial EEPROM

Write Error

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S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected a serial EEPROM write error. The CCU2 controller board performs a verification check of data written to ROM compared to what is read back.

• Internal RAM error

•CPU error

• Internal ROM error

•CPU error

Fault Code Descriptions

Table 4-1

Error Code Fault Source(s)

0043 Serial EEPROM

0044 Bad NOVRAM

0045 Interrupt 2 Timeout S This fault indicates that the GT100

Fault Codes

Timeout

Memory

Fault Type H=Hardware S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that when writing data to the serial EEPROM, a confirmation timer of 300mS has expired.

S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that one of the two nonvolatile memory banks on the CCU2 controller board has failed. The CCU2 performs a series of tests to confirm the validity of the NOVRAM, and one of the two banks has produced errors.

has detected that an interrupt 2 timeout has occurred. The CCU2 controller board performs a conversion validation of analog-todigital data within the A to D converters. If validation of the conversion is not performed within 500mS, an interrupt 2 timeout fault will occur.

• Internal ROM error

•CPU error

• Internal NOVRAM error

•CPU error

• Internal A to D converter error

•CPU error

0047 Software Test S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that a software test fault has occurred. This is a simulated fault used for debugging purposes.

0048 Bad Memory S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that the SRAM DIMM on the CCU2 controller board has failed. The CCU2 performs a series of tests to confirm the validity of the SRAM, and the memory module has produced errors.

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• Internal SRAM error

•CPU error

Troubleshooting

Table 4-1

Error Code Fault Source(s)

XX52 Matrix Gate H The CCU2 controller sends digitized

Fault Codes

Fault Type H=Hardware S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

timing signals for gating the IGBT’s via the driver board and bidirectional fiber optic communication. This fault indicates that the GT100 has detected that an IGBT gate drive fault has occurred on the Matrix. The first two digits of the fault code indicate the particular IGBT that reported the fault, as follows:

• 0152 (A+)

• 0252 (A-)

• 0452 (B+)

• 0852 (B-)

• 1052 (C+)

• 2052 (C-)

If more than one IGBT faults simultaneously, the two first digits are added in hexadecimal form to indicate that the gate drive fault has occurred in more than one phase, thus the error code will contain the summation of the faulted phases.

• Fiber-optic harness is loose or disconnected

• CCU2 ±15 Vdc Power Supply is defective

• P1 on driver board is loose or disconnected

XX53 Unused Matrix Over

Current

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H Fundamentally, an Unused Matrix

Gate Fault should not occur, however if it does, it is generally indicative of a CCU2 malfunction.

• 0153 (A+)

• 0253 (A-)

• 0453 (B+)

• 0853 (B-)

• 1053 (C+)

• 2053 (C-)

• CCU2 malfunction

Fault Code Descriptions

Table 4-1

Error Code Fault Source(s)

0062 Matrix Temperature S This fault indicates that the GT100

0071 PV Switch Open S This fault indicates that the GT100

Fault Codes

Fault Type H=Hardware S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

has detected that the temperature of the IGBT matrix aluminium heatsink has exceeded the maximum allowed value of 95 °C.

has detected that the DC disconnect switch (S1) is open and the auxiliary switch is in the active position. This fault is primarily for personnel safety. Opening the DC disconnect switch while the GT100 is processing power will cause an immediate orderly shutdown of the system.

• Cooling fan inoperable

• Air flow on heat sink impeded due to accumulation of debris

• Operation above rated ambient temperature for an extended period of time

• DC disconnect switch is open and auxiliary switch is active

• Auxiliary switch is inoperable

• P2 or P3 on CCU2 is loose or disconnected

• CCU2 +/-15 Vdc Power Supply is defective

0073 Remote Emergency

Stop

0075 Shutdown Remotely S This fault indicates that the GT100

S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that the Remote Emergency Stop circuit (TB7-1,2) is open or activated. This fault is primarily for personnel safety. Activating the Remote Emergency Stop while the GT100 is processing power will cause an immediate orderly shutdown of the system.

has detected that the system was commanded via the GUI to transition to the Shutdown State. This fault is not indicative of a failure or malfunction, but primarily used to disable the system remotely.

• Remote Emergency Stop circuit is open

• Factory installed jumper is not present at TB7-1,2

• P2 or P3 on CCU2 is loose or disconnected

• CCU2 +/-15 Vdc Power Supply is defective

• Remote Shutdown command via the GUI

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Troubleshooting

Table 4-1

Error Code Fault Source(s)

0082 Matrix Not ON S This fault indicates that the GT100

0083 Matrix Not OFF S This fault indicates that the GT100

Fault Codes

Fault Type H=Hardware S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

has detected that the IGBT matrix (FPGA) was not enabled after having sent a command for it to turn on. The CCU2 sends an acknowledge bit to confirm the command is received. This fault is primarily a watch-dog between software and hardware to ensure control of the IGBT matrix (FPGA).

has detected that the IGBT matrix (FPGA) was not disabled after having sent a command for it to turn off. The CCU2 sends an acknowledge bit to confirm the command is received. This fault is primarily a watch-dog between software and hardware to ensure control of the IGBT matrix (FPGA).

• Software acknowledge bit not accepted

• FPGA inoperable

• Software acknowledge bit not accepted

• FPGA inoperable

0090 Fast AC Freq Low S This fault indicates that the Utility

grid frequency is below or fell below the minimum allowed value of

57.0 Hz (Fixed) for greater than 10 cycles (Fixed). This fault is autoclearing. Once the Utility grid frequency has recovered within the acceptable operating range, the GT100 will qualify the value and automatically clear this fault and resume normal operation after delay period.

0092 Fast AC Voltage

Low

S This fault indicates that the utility

grid voltage is below or fell below the minimum allowed value of 50% (Fixed) of nominal Vac for greater than 10 cycles (Fixed). This fault is auto-clearing. Once the Utility grid voltage has recovered within the acceptable operating range, the GT100 will qualify the value and automatically clear this fault and resume normal operation after a delay period.

• Utility grid frequency fell below the allowable limit.

• Utility grid voltage fell below the allowable limit.

• Fuses -F4, F5, or F6 on the Inrush Current Limit Board are blown.

• P1001 on CCU2 is loose or disconnected.

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Fault Code Descriptions

Table 4-1

Error Code Fault Source(s)

0093 Fast AC Voltage

0094 Ambient

Fault Codes

High

Temperature

Fault Type H=Hardware S=Software Fault Description Possible Causes

S This fault indicates that the utility

grid voltage is above or rose above the maximum allowed value of 120% (Fixed) of nominal Vac for greater than 10 cycles (Fixed). This fault is auto-clearing. Once the Utility grid voltage has recovered within the acceptable operating range, the GT100 will qualify the value and automatically clear this fault and resume normal operation after a delay period.

S This fault indicates that the GT100

has detected that the temperature of the ambient air within the intake ducting use for Inverter ventilation has exceeded either the minimum or maximum allowed values of -20 and 55 °C respectively. This fault is Auto-Clearing once the ambient temperature remains within the allowable range for greater than 5minutes.

• Utility grid voltage rose above the allowable limit.

• Operation above or below rated ambient temperature for an extended period of time.

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Preventative

Maintenance

Chapter 5, “Preventative Maintenance” contains information and procedures for performing preventative maintenance on the GT100 Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance Safety

Prior to following any Maintenance Procedures, follow the System Shutdown and Lock-out and Tag procedure.

Operational Safety Procedures

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

WARNING: Shock Hazard

In order to remove all sources of voltage from the GT100, the incoming power must be de-energized at the source. This may be done at the main utility circuit breaker, the PV array disconnect, and by opening the AC Disconnect and the DC Disconnect Switch on the GT100. Review the system configuration to determine all of the possible sources of energy. In addition, allow five minutes for the DC bus capacitors to discharge after removing power. Follow the “Lockout and Tag (De-energize/Isolation Procedure)” procedure on page 2 to de-energize the GT100.

Lockout and Tag (De-energize/Isolation Procedure)

Safety requirements mandate that this equipment not be serviced while energized. Power sources for the GT100 must be locked-out and tagged prior to servicing. Each energy source should have a padlock and tag installed on each energy source prior to servicing.

The GT100 can be energized from both the AC source and the DC source. To ensure that the inverter is de-energized prior to servicing, lockout and tag the GT100 using the following procedure.

1. Turn the GT100 main ON/OFF switch (S3) to the OFF position. This stops the inverter from exporting power to the AC utility grid.

2. Open, lockout, and tag the incoming power at the utility main circuit breaker.

3. Open, lockout, and tag the AC Disconnect (CB1) on the left door of the GT100 enclosure. See Figure 1-10 on page 1–13 for the location of the AC Disconnect.

4. Open, lockout, and tag the incoming power at the PV array disconnect (if installed.) If a PV Array disconnect is not installed, see the following WARNING.

5. Open, lockout, and tag the DC Disconnect Switch (S1) on the right door of the GT100 enclosure. See Figure 1-10 on page 1–13 for the location of the DC Disconnect.

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Maintenance Safety

CAUTION

Xantrex recommends the installation of PV array disconnect(s) to ensure personal safety during GT100 maintenance. WITHOUT PV ARRAY DISCONNECT(S), ONCE THE

DC DISCONNECT SWITCH (S1) IS OPEN, THERE WILLSTILL BE DC VOLTAGE on the DC terminals TB3, TB4 AND TB5 (PV GND). This voltage may be

as high as the open-circuit voltage of the PV Array and is limited to 600Vdc per NEC 690. Use extreme care to avoid these terminals if no PV array disconnect is installed.

• AC Utility Terminals: [TB1-A, TB1-B, TB1-C, TB1-N, and

TB2(GND BUS)]

See Figure 5-1 on page 5–3 for the location of these terminals.

• PV Terminals: [TB3, TB4, TB5(PV GND)]

See Figure 5-2 on page 5–4 for the location of these terminals.

TB2 Ground bar

TB1-N terminal TB1-B Phase terminal

TB1-A Phase terminal

Figure 5-1

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AC Terminal Connections from the Utility

TB1-C Phase terminal

Preventative Maintenance

TB4

TB3

TB5 (PV GND)

Figure 5-2

Figure 5-3

DC Terminal Locations

TB4

GTFC

TB5 (PV GND)

DC Terminal Locations (with GTFC installed)

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Maintenance Intervals

The maintenance intervals must be adhered to in order to warrant a safe and precise operation. The requirement for these maintenance intervals is an assembly at an average annual temperature of +20 °C, whereby the maximum cooling air must be within the +50°C to -15°C range.

In principle, customers choose between two types of maintenance intervals:

• Maintenance interval determined by the environmental degree of pollution or

• Maintenance interval determined by facility’s operating time.

• Xantrex recommends at a minimum that the Maintenance Interval be annually.

Periodic Maintenance

Xantrex Technology, Inc. recommends that the following preventative maintenance procedures be carried out on the GT100.

Monthly Intervals or As Required

Perform the following preventative maintenance tasks on a monthly basis or as required.

Intake Air Duct Inspect the intake air duct and cooling fan for accumulation of dirt and debris.

Accumulation of dirt and debris within the duct and matrix cooling fan will decrease their ability to move air and thus transfer heat away from the IGBT matrix heatsink, which may cause the GT100 to enter a Fault state based upon an over-temperature alarm. Remove and clean if debris is present.

Fan Operation Verify proper operation of the cooling fan, located at the rear of the enclosure.

This fan is dependent upon GT100 power level operation and temperature of the matrix heatsink. The fan will operate if the matrix temperature reaches at least 30°C and the "INV kW" is at least 30 kW. If present, remove any debris from the fan.

Inductor Enclosure Cooling Fan

Verify the inductor cooling fan operates whenever the GT100 is processing power. The airflow can de detected from the outside at the upper vent and lower grill.

Six Month Intervals

Perform the following preventative maintenance tasks on a six-month basis or as required.

Enclosure Seals Inspect the enclosure door seals. If damaged, replace with equivalent closed cell

foam gasket. Call your Xantrex Technology distributor for factory replacements or specifications.

Electrical Connections

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Inspect the condition of all wiring within and interfacing to the GT100. Inspect all compression-type cable terminations and box-type connections within the AC and DC Interface, and the Main Inverter Enclosure for damage caused from high temperature. Also check these terminations and connections for signs of corrosion. If any cabling or wiring within and interfacing to the PV GT100 are

Preventative Maintenance

found to be or are suspected to be unacceptable, contact your Xantrex Technology, Inc. distributor for factory replacements or recommendations. Replacement of any damaged wires will be necessary.

Verify all mechanical connections are sufficiently tightened. Verify all conduction surfaces are clean and free of corrosion. Mechanical electrical connections may loosen over time primarily due to thermal cycling during normal operation. As electrical connections loosen, impedance will increase at the connection, eventually leading to possible fire and component damage. It is critical to check all electrical connections every six months. See termination torque specifications for AC connections in Table A-5 on page A–5. See termination torque specifications for DC connections in Table A-6 on page A–5.

Transformer and Inductor Enclosure

Remove the access panel on the transformer and inductors and inspect for any accumulated dirt and debris within the enclosure. Vacuum enclosure whenever dust or dirt is present.

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