PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD Manual

Von Erik Zaikin
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PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD String Inverter

Designed for Commercial Usage

Key Benefits

  • High Efficiency: Efficiency ratings up to 97.8%
  • Advanced MPPT: High-speed and precise Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) for real-time power tracking and improved energy harvesting
  • Flexible Design: Two independent MPPTs for optimal energy harvesting from two sub-arrays oriented in different directions
  • Wide Input Voltage Range: Suitable for low power installations with reduced string size

Features

  • True three-phase bridge topology for DC/AC output converter
  • Transformerless topology
  • Field-selectable grid codes
  • Integrated DC disconnect switch (-S and -FS versions)
  • Natural convection cooling
  • Outdoor enclosure (IP65)
  • RS-485 communication interface
  • Optional VSN300 Wifi Logger Card for WiFi, Modbus TCP/Sunspec, and Aurora Vision functionalities
  • Lifetime free access to Aurora Vision

Technical Data and Types

Input Side

  • Absolute maximum DC input voltage (Vmax,abs): 900 V
  • Start-up DC input voltage (Vstart): 360 V (adj. 250...500 V)
  • Operating DC input voltage range (Vdcmin...Vdcmax): 0.7 x Vstart…850 V (min 200 V)
  • Rated DC input voltage (Vdcr): 580 V
  • Rated DC input power (Pdcr):
    • 10300 W for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 12800 W for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Number of independent MPPT: 2
  • Maximum DC input power for each MPPT (PMPPTmax):
    • 6500 W for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 8000 W for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • DC input voltage range with parallel configuration of MPPT at Pacr:
    • 300...750 V for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 360...750 V for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • DC power limitation with parallel configuration of MPPT: Linear derating from max to null [750 V ≤ VMPPT ≤ 850 V]
  • DC power limitation for each MPPT with independent configuration of MPPT at Pacr, max unbalance example:
    • 6500 W [380 V ≤ VMPPT ≤ 750 V], the other channel: Pdcr-6500 W [225 V ≤ VMPPT ≤ 750 V] for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 8000 W [445 V ≤ VMPPT ≤ 750 V], the other channel: Pdcr-8000 W [270 V ≤ VMPPT ≤ 750 V] for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Maximum DC input current (Idcmax) / for each MPPT (IMPPTmax):
    • 34.0 A / 17.0 A for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 36.0 A / 18.0 A for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Maximum input short circuit current for each MPPT: 22.0 A
  • Number of DC input pairs for each MPPT: 2
  • DC connection type: PV quick fit connector

Input Protection

  • Reverse polarity protection: Inverter protection only, from limited current source
  • Input over voltage protection for each MPPT - varistor: Yes
  • Photovoltaic array isolation control: According to local standard
  • DC switch rating for each MPPT (version with DC switch): 25 A / 1000 V
  • Fuse rating (versions with fuses): 15 A / 1000 V

Output Side

  • AC grid connection type: Three-phase 3W+PE or 4W+PE
  • Rated AC power (Pacr @ cosφ = 1):
    • 10000 W for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 12500 W for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Maximum AC power (Pacmax @ cosφ = 1):
    • 11000 W (limited to 10000 W for Belgium and Germany) for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 13800 W (limited to 12500 W for Germany) for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Maximum apparent power (Smax):
    • 11500 VA for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 13800 VA for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Rated AC grid voltage (Vac,r): 400 V
  • AC voltage range: 320...480 V (may vary depending on specific country grid standard)
  • Maximum AC output current (Iac max):
    • 16.6 A for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 20.0 A for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Contributory fault current:
    • 19.0 A for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 22.0 A for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Rated output frequency (fr): 50 Hz / 60 Hz
  • Output frequency range (fmin...fmax): 47...53 Hz / 57…63 Hz (may vary depending on specific country grid standard)
  • Nominal power factor and adjustable range:

    • 0.995, adj. ± 0.9 with Pacr = 10.0 kW, ± 0.8 with max 11.5 kVA for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD

    • 0.995, adj. ± 0.9 with Pacr = 12.5 kW, ± 0.8 with max 13.8 kVA for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD

  • Total current harmonic distortion: < 2%
  • AC connection type: Screw terminal block, cable gland M40

Output Protection

  • Anti-islanding protection: According to local standard
  • Maximum external AC overcurrent protection: 25.0 A
  • Output overvoltage protection - varistor: 3 plus gas arrester

Operating Performance

  • Maximum efficiency (ηmax): 97.8%
  • Weighted efficiency (EURO/CEC):
    • 97.1% / - for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • 97.2% / - for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Feed in power threshold: 30.0 W
  • Night consumption: < 1.0 W

Communication

  • Wired local monitoring: PVI-USB-RS232_485 (optional)
  • Remote monitoring: VSN300 Wifi Logger Card (optional), VSN700 Data Logger (optional)
  • Wireless local monitoring: VSN300 Wifi Logger Card (optional)
  • User interface: 16 characters x 2 lines LCD display

Environmental

  • Ambient temperature range:
    • -25...+60°C (-13...+140°F) with derating above 55°C (131°F) for PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • -25...+60°C (-13...+140°F) with derating above 50°C (122°F) for PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • Relative humidity: 0...100% condensing
  • Sound pressure level, typical: 50 dBA @ 1 m
  • Maximum operating altitude without derating: 2000 m / 6560 ft

Physical

  • Environmental protection rating: IP65
  • Cooling: Natural
  • Dimension (H x W x D): 716 mm x 645 mm x 224 mm / 28.2” x 25.4” x 8.8”
  • Weight: < 41.0 kg / 90.4 lbs
  • Mounting system: Wall bracket

Safety

  • Isolation level: Transformerless
  • Marking: CE (50 Hz only), RCM
  • Safety and EMC standard: EN 50178, IEC/EN 62109-1, IEC/EN 62109-2, AS/NZS 3100, AS/NZS 60950.1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-3-11, EN 61000-3-12
  • Grid standard (check your sales channel for availability): CEI 0-21, CEI 0-16, DIN V VDE V 0126-1-1, VDE-AR-N 4105, G59/3, C10/11, EN 50438 (not for all national appendices), RD 1699, RD 413, RD 661, P.O. 12.3, AS/NZS 4777, IEC 61727, IEC 62116, BDEW, MEA, NRS 097-2-1, VFR 2014

Available Product Variants

  • Standard:
    • PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD
    • PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD
  • With DC switch:
    • PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD-S
    • PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD-S
  • With DC switch and fuse:
    • PVI-10.0-TL-OUTD-FS
    • PVI-12.5-TL-OUTD-FS