FIMER PVI-55.0/330.0 Manual

Von Erik Zaikin
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FIMER PVI-55.0/330.0 Solar Inverters Overview

The FIMER PVI-55.0/330.0 series of solar inverters offer an ideal solution for revamping applications with modular configurations that allow for increased power production and improved plant availability. Each 55 kW modular block can be configured to suit various needs, ensuring that performance issues in individual modules do not affect the overall energy harvesting capabilities.

Key Features:

  • Power Conversion Efficiency: Up to 98% for the -TL version, optimizing energy harvesting across a wide array of conditions.
  • Maximum DC Input Voltage: Up to 1000 Vdc, offering high design flexibility and reduced DC distribution losses for large-scale PV plants.
  • Pre-Configured and Pre-Tested: Reducing on-site wiring and testing.
  • Modular Design: Any reduction in performance of a single inverter does not affect the overall system.
  • Reduced Fault Susceptibility: In case of a component failure, a maximum of 55 kW will be lost.
  • Reduced Acoustic Noise: High switching frequency minimizes noise.
  • Integrated Protection: Includes DC and AC distribution and protection, with no need for additional accessories.

Technical Specifications:

  1. Input Side:

    • Maximum DC Input Voltage: 1000 V
    • MPPT Voltage Range: 485-950 V (with linear derating from 800 to 950 V)
    • Maximum DC Input Current per Module: 123 A
    • Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes, with series diode
    • Input Overvoltage Protection: Class II varistor for each input pair
    • Photovoltaic Array Leakage Control: Available (proprietary control)

  2. Output Side:

    • AC Grid Connection: Three phases, with options for 4W+PE or 3W+PE
    • Rated AC Power: 55 kW (per module)
    • Maximum AC Output Power: 55 kW (per module)
    • AC Voltage Range: 320-480 V (country-specific standards apply)
    • Maximum Output Current: 81-606 A (depending on the model)
    • Total Harmonic Distortion: <3%
    • Anti-Islanding Protection: According to local standards

  3. Performance:

    • Maximum Efficiency: 96.3%-98% (model-specific)
    • Weighted Efficiency: 95.1%-97.7% (model-specific)
    • Stand-by Consumption: <17 W to <33 W (depending on the model)
    • Operating Temperature Range: -10 to +60°C (with derating above 50°C)
    • Noise Emission: <62 dB(A) to <72 dB(A) at 1 m (model-specific)

  4. Physical Characteristics:

    • Dimensions and Weight: Vary by model, with weights ranging from 700 kg to 1300 kg and dimensions up to 2184 mm in height.
    • Cooling: Air forced with required airflow up to 4800 m3/h
    • Environmental Protection: Rated IP 20

  5. Communication and Monitoring:

    • Local Monitoring: Optional PVI-USB-RS232_485
    • Remote Monitoring: Optional PVI-AEC-EVO and VSN700 Data Logger
    • User Interface: 16-character x 2-line LCD display per module

  6. Safety and Compliance:

    • Compliance with Safety and EMC Standards: EN 50178, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4, etc.
    • Grid Standards: CEI 0-21, CEI 0-16, BDEW, RD 661/2007, RD 1565/2010, P.O.12.3

Models Overview:

  • PVI-55.0-TL / PVI-110.0 / PVI-110.0-TL:

    • Max DC Input Voltage: 1000 V
    • MPPT Voltage Range: 485-950 V
    • Max AC Output Power: 55 kW / 110 kW
    • Max Efficiency: 96.3%-98%
    • Stand-by Consumption: <17 W to <24 W

  • PVI-165.0 / PVI-220.0 / PVI-220.0-TL:

    • Max DC Input Voltage: 1000 V
    • MPPT Voltage Range: 485-950 V
    • Max AC Output Power: 165 kW / 220 kW
    • Max Efficiency: 96.5%-98%
    • Stand-by Consumption: <26 W to <33 W

  • PVI-275.0 / PVI-330.0 / PVI-330.0-TL:

    • Max DC Input Voltage: 1000 V
    • MPPT Voltage Range: 485-950 V
    • Max AC Output Power: 275 kW / 330 kW
    • Max Efficiency: 96.5%-98%
    • Stand-by Consumption: <28 W to <33 W

These inverters are suitable for medium-voltage connected PV systems and are designed for high efficiency and reliability, making them an excellent choice for large-scale photovoltaic applications.

Technical Data and Models

Type Code PVI-275.0, PVI-275.0-TL, PVI-330.0, PVI-330.0-TL

Input Side

  • Absolute maximum DC input voltage (Vmax,abs): 1000 V
  • MPPT input DC voltage range (VMPPTmin ... VMPPTmax) at Vacr:
    • 485...950 V (Linear derating from max to 31.8% [800<VMPPT<950V])
  • MPPT input DC range (VMPPTmin ... VMPPTmax) at Pacr and Vacr:
    • 485...800 V
  • Number of independent MPPT multi-master:
    • PVI-275.0: 5
    • PVI-330.0: 6
  • Number of independent MPPT multi-master/slave:
    • PVI-275.0: 3
    • PVI-330.0: 3
  • Number of independent MPPT master/slave:
    • 1
  • Maximum combined DC input current (Idcmaxc):
    • PVI-275.0: 615 A
    • PVI-330.0: 738 A
  • Maximum DC input current for each module (Idcmax,m):
    • 123 A
  • Number of DC inputs pairs:
    • PVI-275.0: 5
    • PVI-330.0: 6
  • DC connection type:
    • PVI-275.0: 6x185mm² (M10) + 4x300mm² (M10)
    • PVI-330.0: 6x185mm² (M10) + 6x300mm² (M10)

Input Protection

  • Reverse polarity protection: Yes, with series diode
  • Input overvoltage protection - varistor: 1 for each input pair, Class II
  • Photovoltaic array leakage control, floating neutral, floating panels:
    • No; proprietary control available
  • Residual current protection, grounded neutral, floating panels:
    • Not included; dimension output ground fault device with ΔI=400mA/module
  • Fuse size for each input pair:
    • 125 A / 1000 V

Output Side

  • AC grid connection type: Three phases
    • PVI-275.0: 4W+PE
    • PVI-330.0: 3W+PE
  • Rated AC power (Pacr @cosφ=1 ):
    • PVI-275.0: 275 kW
    • PVI-330.0: 330 kW
  • Maximum AC output power (Pacmax @cosφ=1):
    • PVI-275.0: 275 kW
    • PVI-330.0: 330 kW
  • Maximum apparent power (Smax):
    • PVI-275.0: 305 kVA
    • PVI-330.0: 366 kVA
  • Rated grid voltage (Vacr):
    • PVI-275.0: 400 V
    • PVI-330.0: 320 V
  • AC voltage range (Vacmin...Vacmax):
    • PVI-275.0: 320...480 V
    • PVI-330.0: 256...368 V
  • Maximum output current (Iacmax):
    • PVI-275.0: 400 A
    • PVI-330.0: 505 A
  • Contributory fault current:
    • PVI-275.0: 450 A
    • PVI-330.0: 562.5 A
  • Rated frequency (fr): 50/60 Hz
  • Frequency range (fmin...fmax): 47...53 / 57...63 Hz
  • Nominal power factor and adjustable range: > 0.995 (adj. ± 0.90)
  • Total harmonic distortion: < 3% (@ Pac,r)
  • AC connection type (for each phase):
    • PVI-275.0: 1 x 240 mm² (M12) 2 x 300 mm² (M12)
    • PVI-330.0: 1 x 240 mm² (M12) 2 x 300 mm² (M12)

Output Protection

  • Anti-islanding protection: According to local standard
  • Output overvoltage protection (varistor): Yes, Class II
  • Night time disconnect:
    • PVI-275.0: Yes
    • PVI-330.0: No
  • AC circuit breaker: 50 kA

Operating Performance

  • Maximum efficiency (φmax):
    • PVI-275.0: 96.5% (4)
    • PVI-330.0: 98.0% (4)
  • Weighted efficiency (φEURO / φCEC ):
    • PVI-275.0: 95.3% / 96.0% (4)
    • PVI-330.0: 97.7% / 97.5% (4)
  • Stand-by consumption/night-time power loss:
    • PVI-275.0: < 31 W
    • PVI-330.0: < 26 W
  • AC auxiliary supply: 3 x 400 Vac +N, 50/60 Hz
  • Auxiliary supply consumption:
    • PVI-275.0: < 0.30% of Pac,r
    • PVI-330.0: < 0.24% of Pac,r
  • Auxiliary supply consumption without cooling:
    • PVI-275.0: < 0.23% of Pac,r
    • PVI-330.0: < 0.22% of Pac,r
  • Inverter switching frequency: 18 kHz

Communication

  • Wired local monitoring: PVI-USB-RS232_485 (opt.)
  • Remote monitoring: PVI-AEC-EVO (opt.), VSN700 Data Logger (opt.)
  • String Combiner: PVI-STRINGCOMB (opt.)
  • User interface: 16 characters x 2 line LCD display for each module

Environmental

  • Ambient temperature range: -10...+ 60°C/+14...140°F (with derating above 50°C/122°F)
  • Relative humidity: 0...95% non condensing
  • Noise emission:
    • PVI-275.0: < 68 dB(A) @ 1 m
    • PVI-330.0: < 66 dB(A) @ 1 m
  • Maximum operating altitude without derating: 1000 m / 3280 ft

Physical

  • Environmental protection rating: IP 20
  • Cooling: Air forced
  • Required air cooling flow:
    • PVI-275.0: 4000 m³/h - 2360 CFM
    • PVI-330.0: 3200 m³/h - 1888 CFM
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):
    • PVI-275.0: 2184mm x 1250mm x 850mm / 86.0” x 49.2” x 33.5”
    • PVI-330.0: 1675mm x 1250mm x 850mm / 65.9” x 42.9” x 33.5”
  • Weight:
    • PVI-275.0: < 1200 kg / 2646 lb
    • PVI-330.0: < 680 kg / 1500 lb
  • Weight of the module: < 60 kg / 132 lb

Safety

  • Transformer: Yes
  • Marking: CE (50 Hz only)
  • Safety and EMC standard: EN 50178, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4, EN61000-3-11, EN61000-3-12
  • Grid standard (check your sales channel for availability): CEI 0-21, CEI 0-16, BDEW, RD 661/2007, RD 1565/2010, P.O.12.3

Additional Notes:

  1. The AC voltage range may vary depending on the specific country grid standard.
  2. The frequency range may vary depending on the specific country grid standard.
  3. Missing symmetry with respect to ground results in AC disconnection (disabled function by default).
  4. Power consumption of the auxiliary services is not included.