PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD Manual

PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD String Inverter

Designed for Commercial Usage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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