PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD Manual

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