Grid

Grid-Connected
Photovoltaic Inverter
Installation Manual

Model: PV
PVH-L2550E
PV
PVH-L2220E

NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure that this instruction manual is delivered to the end user of this
product.
Read this manual before installing or operating this product. Keep it in a safe
place for reference.

October 2017
Toshiba Mitsubishi--Electric
Electric Industrial Systems Corporation

©TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI-ELECTRIC
ELECTRIC
INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS Corporation, 2017
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1. About this manual

This manual is intended for safely perform installation and wiring works on the grid-connected
grid connected photovoltaic
inverter (hereafter the inverter).. Read carefully the safety precautions and work procedure beforehand.
Store this manual near the working area in order to be consulted by the workers whenever is needed. In
order to correctly and safely operatee the inverter, read carefully the Instruction Manual before operating the
inverter.

This
s manual as well as markings and labels in the inverter contain very important instructions to prevent
harm and injury to workers and operators and to safely and correctly install, connect and use this inverter.
Read this document after fully comprehend the
the following marking and symbols meaning. Observe the
instructions given in the document.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important
portant instructions for the inverter that shall be followed during
installation of the inverter.

1.1. Explanation of markings and symbols

Explanation of markings

Marking Meaning of marking

Indicates that improper use or handling will result in death or serious
DANGER injury.

Indicates that improper use or handling may lead to death or serious

WARNING injury.

(*1)
Indicate that improper use or handling may lead to injury to persons
CAUTION or may cause damage to property .
(*2)

(*1): “injury to persons” refer to injuries, burns, electric shocks and other injuries that will not require hospitalization
or long periods of medical treatment.
(*2): “damage to property” refers to wide-ranging
wide damage to assets and materials.

Meaning of symbols

Symbol Meaning of symbol

Indicates that the operation is prohibited
What is prohibited will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture form.

Indicates mandatory action

! What is mandatory will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture form.

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 Symbol Meaning of symbol

AC voltage / current

DC voltage / current

DC positive voltage

DC Negative voltage

Earth ground

Caution, risk of electric shock

Warning for dangerous voltage

Caution, risk of electric shock

Energy storage timed discharge

Caution, risk of danger

Caution, hot surface

Refer to the operating instructions

Lifting point

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1.2. Limitation of use, disclaimer and disposal

Limitation of use

This product is intended to be used as a grid-connected

connected inverter for photovoltaic generation. Any
other use is prohibited.
Make sure to consult with TMEIC in case a change in system specifications occurs (like changes in
related equipment or other circumstances, since there may be necessary to make adjustments to the
system.

Disclaimer

TMEIC assumes no responsibility in the following cases.

Earthquake and fire that is not originated due to TMEIC responsibility, damage produced by the acts
of a third party, accidents and damage caused by deliberate or unintentional misuse.
Damage or losses accompanied with the operation or not operation of this product (Loss of profit,
business halt, etc).
Damage caused by using this inverter in a different way as the way described in the instruction
manual.
Damage caused by incorrect operation produced due to the combination with equipment
equipmen where
TMEIC do not take part.

Disposal

When disposing this inverter or any of its components, have it done by a specialist in industrial waste
disposal. Improper disposal may result in explosion or produce noxious gases, resulting in injury.

Additionally, local regulations regarding disposal of industrial equipment should

should be observed.

TMEIC assumes no responsibility for any damage due to improper disposal or any other improper use.

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2. Safety Precautions
Installation environment
2.1.

DANGER
Do not install the inverter in a place with flammable gases or explosive gases

There is a risk of explosion and fire due to sparks created in circuit breakers or
contactors.
Forbidden

Do not install the inverter outdoors

Rain and dust will reach high voltage parts, provoking fire or electric shock.

Forbidden

Provide enough space for operation and maintenance in the inverter’s

installation place (Refer to “Installation clearance” in section 5.2 )

If the required space iss not provided, maintenance cannot

cannot be performed.
Furthermore, since a reduced space reduces the air flow, over temperature may
Mandatory
cause a failure.

CAUTION
Do not install the inverter in a hot place, cold place, in a place with high
humidity or in a place with severe temperature change
Changes in components performance and condensation may provoke
performance degradation or failure
Forbidden
Installation Environment
Ambient temperature: -20 50
Relative humidity: 15 95% (No condensation)

Do not install the inverter in places where it can be subjected to vibrations (

1) or shocks ( 2)

Vibrations or shocks may produce performance degradation and failure.

1 2 refer to “Inverter installation environment”
Forbidden
in section 5.1 for details

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 CAUTION
Do not install the inverter in places exposed to air containing salts,
corrosive gases ( ) and/or vapor or oil steam

If installed in a place where one of the above elements is present, contact failure
in circuit breakers and switches may occur, and may cause performance
Forbidden
degradation and/ or failure.
refer to “Inverter installation environment” in section 5.1 for details

Do not install the inverter in locations with considerable amount of fine

particles that include iron powder and organic materials like silicon

It may cause insulation failure, contact failure in circuit breakers and switches,
performance degradation and/or failure. Forbidden

Do not install the inverter in altitudes over 2000m

Voltage withstand is reduced, which yields to performance degradation and/or

failure.
Forbidden

This inverter must not be used in residential areas

This inverter may cause interference if used in residential areas.

areas Such use must
be avoided unless the user takes proper measures to prevent interference with
the reception of radio and television broadcast. Forbidden

This inverter is only for use in a closed electrical operating area

This inverter does not measure the residual current. Refer to section 5.3 for
further details.
Forbidden

Only Type B residual current detection (RCD) or monitoring (RCM) devices are allowed

This inverter can cause a dc current in the external protective earthing conductor.
Were a residual current detection (RCD) or monitoring (RCM) device is used for
protection in a case of direct or indirect contact, only an RCD or RCM of Type B
is allowed on the supply side of the inverter.

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2.2. Transportation

CAUTION
Do not apply a mechanical shock over 1.5G to the inverter

A shock over 1.5G may cause performance degradation or failure.

Forbidden

Do not expose the package frame to salt water or rain

Salt water and rain may enter the enclosure and provoke performance
degradation or failure.

Mandatory

Do not transport, move or place the inverter in horizontal position

Heavy internal parts such as transformers and reactors will be subjected to forces
that may damage the inverter
Forbidden

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2.3. Storage environment

CAUTION
Do not store the inverter in places with high temperature, low temperature,
high humidity, or severe temperature/humidity variations
Changes in performance of internal parts or condensation may cause
performance degradation and/or failure.
Forbidden
Storage environment
Ambient temperature -20 50
Relative humidity less than 95%
9 (No condensation)

The inverter must be stored indoors

If the inverter is stored outdoor, rain, wind and/or condensation (produced by

temperature variation) may cause performance degradation and/or failure.
Mandatory

Do not store the inverter in locations with considerable amount of fine

particles that include iron powder and organic materials like silicon

It may cause insulation failure, contact failure in circuit breakers and switches,
performance degradation and/or failure.
Forbidden

Do not store the inverter in places where vibrations( 1) or mechanical

shocks( 2) may occur

If the inverter is stored in a place where vibrations or mechanical shocks occur,

changes in performance of internal parts may produce system performance Forbidden
degradation and/or failure.
1 2 Refer to “Inverter installation environment” in section 5.1 for details

Do not store the inverter in places exposed to air containing salts, corrosive
gases ( 3) and/or vapor or oil steam

If stored in a place where one of the above elements is present, contact failure in
circuit breakers and switches may occur, and
and may cause performance degradation
Forbidden
and/ or failure.
3 Refer to “Inverter installation environment” in section 5.1 for details

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2.4. Unpacking of the inverter

CAUTION
When opening the package using a hammer or another tool, do not inflict
direct mechanical shock or vibration to the inverter

Mechanical shocks and vibrations may cause inverter failure

Forbidden

2.5. Transportation after unpacking

CAUTION
Do not transport, move or place the inverter in horizontal position

Heavy internal parts such as transformers and reactors will be subjected to forces
that may damage the inverter
Forbidden

WARNING
When transporting the inverter with a crane, follow proper safety procedures.
dures. Keep the wire
rope at an angle less than 60°.
Less than
If procedures are not observed, there is a risk of injury and
60
damage of the inverter

Mandatory

This mark indicates the lifting point of the inverter. Lift the inverter through
the lifting holes located next to the lifting marks.

There is a risk of injury and damage of the inverter if not lifted properly

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2.6. Installation and wiring of the inverter

DANGER
During installation, do not incline the inverter more than 10°

If the inverter is inclined more than 10°, it may fall causing injuries.

Forbidden

The inverter must be connected to ground

If not grounded, insulation degradation may cause current leakage, thus

posing a risk of electric shock.
Ensure a ground resistance less than 5 . Must be connected
to ground

Use IEC 61730 Class A rated photovoltaic modules only

Class A modules are mandatory for transformerless inverters

!
Mandatory

After installation and wiring, install all protective covers

There is a risk of electric shock and injury if protective covers are not installed.

Mandatory

Fire hazard !

Suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible

non surface only !

Mandatory

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 CAUTION
During installation and wiring, protect the fan against dust by covering the
fan and ceiling with a vinyl sheet or other protective element

Dust entering into the cabinet can provoke failure in insulation and contact failure
in switches and circuit breakers, causing performance degradation
degradation and/or system Mandatory
failure.

Do not sit on, climb on or step on the ceiling and the fan cover

The fan can be damaged.

Forbidden

Do not perform installation and wiring in locations with considerable

amount of fine particles that include iron powder and organic materials like
silicon

It may cause insulation failure, contact failure in circuit breakers and switches, Forbidden
performance degradation and/or failure.

Do not perform installation and wiring in places exposed to air containing

salts, corrosive gases ( ) and/or vapor or oil steam

If stored in a place where one of the above elements is present, contact failure in
circuit breakers and switches may occur, and may cause performance Forbidden
degradation and/ or failure.
Refer to “Inverter installation environment” in section 5.1 for details

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 CAUTION
Cooling fans of the inverter are designed the purpose of cooling for internal
components of the inverter. Prepare any appropriate equipment for exhaust
internal heat of that when
hen you install the inverter to outdoor type enclosure
or other building. (Ventilation fans, air conditioner, heat exchanger etc.)

If heat exhaust in the air of enclosure properly, components of the inverter Mandatory
suppose fail or the inverter may stop or operate with power limitation

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3. Index

1. About this manual ................................................................................................................................

................................ ............................................1
1.1. Explanation of markings and symbols ................................................................................................
.........................................1
1.2. Limitation of use, disclaimer and disposal ................................................................................................
...................................3
2. Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................
................................ .............................................4
2.1. ................................................................
................................................................................................................................
......................................4
2.2. Transportation ................................................................................................................................
................................ ..............................................6
2.3. Storage environment ................................................................................................................................
................................ ...................................7
2.4. Unpacking of the inverter ................................................................................................
................................ .............................................................8
2.5. Transportation after unpacking ................................................................................................
................................ ....................................................8
2.6. Installation and wiring of the inverter ................................................................................................
...........................................9
3. Index ................................................................
................................................................................................................................
.................................12
4. Tools, Machinery and Materials Required for Installation and Wiring Work ....................................................14
................................
5. Installation Environment ................................................................................................................................
................................ ...................................15
5.1. Inverter installation environment ................................................................................................
................................ ................................................16
5.2. Installation clearance ................................................................................................................................
................................ .................................17
5.3. Electrical Requirements ................................................................................................
................................ .............................................................18
6. Structure and Outline of the Inverter ................................................................................................
................................ ................................................20
7. Inverter Transportation ................................................................................................................................
................................ .....................................21
8. Storage ................................................................
................................................................................................
.............................................................22
9. Unpacking................................................................
................................................................................................
.........................................................23
9.1. Package outline ................................................................................................................................
................................ .........................................23
9.2. Main contents of the package ................................................................................................
................................ ....................................................23
9.3. Unpacking place ................................................................................................................................
................................ ........................................23
9.4. Guidelines for unpacking ................................................................................................
................................ ...........................................................24
9.5. Guidelines after unpacking ................................................................................................
................................ ........................................................25
9.6. Transportation after unpacking ................................................................................................
................................ ..................................................26
10. Inverter Installation ................................................................................................................................
................................ .........................................28
10.1. Cabinet base setup and tolerance ................................................................................................
...........................................28
11. Fixation of the Inverter ................................................................................................................................
................................ ....................................29
12. Wiring and Connection ................................................................................................................................
................................ ...................................30
12.1. Checkmark and tightening torque for screws ................................................................
..........................................................30
12.2. Connection of external cables ................................................................................................
................................ .................................................31
12.3. Connection of the grounding electrode conductor ................................................................
...................................................34
12.4. Connection of Input/output relay signals ................................................................................................
.................................35
13. Cleaning of the inverter inside and surroundings ................................................................
...........................................................36
14. Inspection for installation and wiring work completion ................................................................
...................................................36

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15. Inverter Specifications ................................................................................................................................
................................ ....................................37
16. Contact ................................................................
................................................................................................
...........................................................39

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4. Tools,
s, Machinery and Materials Required for Installation and Wiring Work
(1) Machinery and materials for handling cargo
Overhead Crane, Truck-Mounted
Truck Mounted Crane, Forklift, and related required machinery should be
prepared

(2) Machinery and materials for opening the packing

Nail Extractor Tool Fig. 4.1 4.2

Fig. 4.1 Nail Puller Fig. 4.2 Crowbar

Hammer
Cutter
Spanner
Torque Wrench, etc.

(3) Tools for Installation and Wiring

Screwdriver
Spanner for M8 M10 M12 300mm
mm Approx.
Socket Wrench for M8 M10 M12
Pinch Bar Fig. 4.3
Permanent Maker (Red)
Other tools for wiring Fig. 4.3 Pinch Bar

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5. Installation Environment

Do not install the inverter in a place with flammable gases or explosive gases

There is a risk of explosion and fire due to sparks created in the circuit breakers and
switches
DANGER Do not install the inverter outdoors

Rain and dust will reach high voltage parts, provoking fire or electric shock.

Do not install the inverter in a hot place, cold place, in a place with high
humidity or in a place with severe temperature change
Changes in components performance and condensation may provoke performance
degradation or failure
If it is not possible to comply with the recommended installation environment, air
conditioning equipment is required.
Installation Environment

Ambient temperature -20 50

Relative humidity 15 95% (No condensation)

Do not install the inverter in places where it can be subjected to vibrations (

1) or shocks ( 2)

Vibrations or shocks may produce performance degradation and failure.

1 2 refer to “Inverter installation environment” in section 5.1 for details

Do not install the inverter in places exposed to air containing salts, corrosive
CAUTION gases ( ) and/or vapor or oil steam

If installed in a place where one of the above elements is present, contact failure in
circuit breakers and switches may occur, and may cause performance degradation
and/ or failure.
refer to “Inverter installation environment” in section 5.1 for details

Do not install the inverter in locations with considerable amount of fine

particles that include iron powder and organic materials like silicon

It may cause insulation failure, contact failure in circuit breakers and switches,
performance degradation and/or failure.
Do not install the inverter in altitudes over 2000m

Voltage withstand is reduced, which yields to performance degradation and/or

failure.

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5.1. Inverter installation environment
Inverter and related equipment should be installed according to the installation environment standard
detailed in Table 5.1
Not adhering to this standard may yield to degradation of insulation and other effects provoking
provokin
reduction in lifetime and/or failure.
It is recommended to measure and evaluate environmental variables in the installation location prior to
inverter installation. In case there is some parameter that does not comply with the specifications,
corrective measures should be taken prior to inverter installation.

When cleaning the inverter room, use an electrical vacuum cleaner to prevent rubbish and
dust to get into the air
Inquiry
Do not use silicon type wax on the floor or other places of the inverter room.

Table 5.1 Installation environment

No. Item Installation Standard

Minimum and maximum temperature: -20 to 50
1 Ambient Temperature
Average for 24 hours shall be between 5 and 35
Relative Humidity 15 to 95%
2 Relative Humidity
Variation of temperature should not cause condensation.
3 Altitude Maximum altitude is 2000m above sea level
4 Atmospheric Pressure 860 to 1060hPa

Vibrations in the installation location should have a frequency less than 10Hz
or over 20Hz.
For frequencies below 10Hz, the acceleration should be less than 0.5G.
Vibration and
5 For frequencies over 20Hz and below 50Hz, the acceleration should be less
mechanical shocks
than 0.5G.
For frequencies over 50Hz and below 100Hz, the total amplitude of the
vibration should be less than 0.1mm.

The air conditions in the room where the inverter is installed should be kept in
Fine particles in
6 the normal air dust level, especially free
free of iron powder, oils, fat, and organic
electrical room
materials such as silicon.
Average[PPM] Maximum[PPM]
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) 0.003 0.01
Sulfurous Acid Gas (SO2) 0.01 0.03
Corrosion Factor Chlorine Gas (Cl2)
0.0005 0.001
(Relative Humidity > 50%
7 * According to Chlorine Gas (Cl2)
0.002 0.01
IEC-654-4 (Relative Humidity < 50%
1987 Class 1 Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) 0.001 0.005
Ammonia Gas NH3 1 5
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) 0.05 0.1
Ozone (O3) 0.002 0.005

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5.2. Installation clearance

Provide enough space for operation and maintenance in the inverter’s

installation place

If the required space is

is not provided, maintenance cannot
can be performed.
DANGER Furthermore, since a reduced space reduces the air flow,
f over temperature
may cause failure.

Provide the following clearance for maintenance.

When deciding the installation, ensure that required maintenance space is provided.
The required maintenance space may change due to applicable standards or local regulations.

Top: 500mm*1

Front: Refer to IEC/ISO and local

1000mm*2 regulations for required
clearance in front of the
inverter. Clearance will change
if there is electrical equipment
in front of the inverter.

Side: 0mm (0”)

Back: 0mm (0”)
(a) 3input type without fan cover

Fig. 5.1 Inverter Installation Clearance

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5.3. Electrical Requirements

(1) Grid Connection Step-up

up Transformer
Minimum requirements for a two-winding
winding grid connection transformer are as follows:
- Galvanic isolation between windings is required.
- Only delta and ungrounded wye connections
connections are allowed for the secondary (inverter side).
- The secondary winding (inverter side) should not be grounded at any point. Impedance grounding is
also not allowed.
- Shield between high voltage winding and low voltage winding is required. Shield should be connected to
the protective earth (PE) of the transformer.
- Impedance between primary and secondary should be more than 3% and less than 7%.
- When the dc circuit is grounded intentionally or accidentally, the phase to ground voltage of the
secondary
y may have a peak up to 110% the maximum dc input voltage (1500V).
- The transformer should be rated at 2550kVA (PVH-L2550E) / 2222kVA (PVH-L2220E)
L2220E) or over.
- Other requirements may apply. Ask your TMEIC representative for further transformer requirements.

Transformer
Inverter Grid
Secondary Primary

Fig. 5.2 Grid-connection step-up transformer

(3) Insulation Monitoring

This inverter does not measure insulation resistance or insulation impedance. Insulation monitoring should
s
be installed by the user when required by local regulations. Installation instructions may vary depending on
type, connections and dimensions. Some devices may not be possible to install inside the inverter and
some may not be compatible. Please contact our representative
r for further details.

(4) PV Array Grounding and Ground Fault Detection

The PV array can be negative grounded, positive grounded or floating.
For negative or positive grounded, an optional circuit will measure the ground current and trip the inverter
when that current surpass the protection setting. Also, positive-to-ground voltage and negative-to-ground
negative
voltage are measured.
For floating systems
ms ground fault is detected when the difference between the positive-to-ground
positive voltage
and negative-to-ground
ground voltage is larger than the protection setting.

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 (5) Residual Current Detection (RCD) or Monitoring (RCM) Device
The inverter is not equipped with a residual current detection (RCD) or monitoring (RCM) device. An RCD or
RCM device should be installed when required by local regulations. The inverter can cause a dc current in
the external protective earthing conductor, therefore only an RCD or RCM of Type B is allowed on the
supply side of this inverter.
Installation instructions may vary depending on connections and dimensions. Some devices may not be
possible to install inside the inverter and some may not be compatible. Please contact our representative
representa
for further details.

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6. Structure and Outline of the Inverter

2600 700
75

Unit: mm
2275

2200

Front view left side view

Fig. 6.1 Inverter layout

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7. Inverter Transportation

Do not apply a mechanical shock over 1.5G to the inverter

A shock over 1.5G may cause performance degradation or failure.

Do not expose the package frame to salt water or rain

CAUTION Salt water and rain may be absorbed by the frame and provoke
performance degradation or failure.

The package frame provides good protection for the inverter during transportation. However, observe
the following precautions
(1) Do not apply an impact or shock to the package of over 1.5G.
(2) Do not expose the package to salt water or rain.

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8. Storage

Do not store the inverter in places with high temperature, low temperature, high
humidity, or severe temperature/humidity variations
Changes in performance of internal parts or condensation may cause performance
degradation and/or failure.
Storage
torage environment Ambient temperature -20 50
Relative humidity less than 95% (No condensation)
The inverter must be stored indoors
If the inverter is stored outdoor, rain, wind and/or condensation (produced by
temperature variation) may cause performance degradation and/or failure.

Do not store the inverter in locations with considerable

considerable amount of fine particles
that include iron powder and organic materials like silicon
It may cause insulation failure, contact failure in circuit breakers and switches,
performance degradation and/or failure.
Do not store the inverter in places where
where vibrations( 1) or mechanical
shocks( 2) may occur
If the inverter is stored in a place where vibrations or mechanical shocks occur,
changes in performance of internal parts may produce system performance
degradation and/or failure.
1 2 Refer to “Inverter installation environment” in section 5.1 for details
CAUTION Do not store the inverter in places exposed to air containing salts, corrosive
gases ( 3) and/or vapor or oil steam
If stored in a place where one of the above elements is present, contact failure in
circuit breakers and switches may occur, and may cause performance degradation
and/ or failure.
3 Refer to “Inverter installation environment” in section 5.1 for details

When storing the inverter after installation for a long time, protect the inverter
from humidity
In case the inverter is not protected from humidity, rust may appear in components
and may cause performance degradation and/or failure.
Take one of the following
foll measures against humidity
(1) Place desiccant inside the cabinet (Refer to the table below).
(2) Reduce the humidity inside the cabinet using a space heater or a similar device.
(3) Reduce the humidity inside the cabinet by periodically operating the inverter
under no-load
no condition (Ageing).

Storage time and amount of desiccant

No. Storage time Silica Gel Activated Carbon
3
1 3 6 Months 500g/m ( 4) Not required
3 3
2 6 Month 1 year 700 g/m 700 g/m
3 Over 1 year Change/supply desiccant according to No.1 or No.2
3
(g/m
m indicates the amount of desiccant per 1m of cabinet volume
After placing the desiccant inside, seal the cabinet with a vinyl

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9. Unpacking

When opening the package using a hammer or another tool, do

CAUTION not inflict direct mechanical shock or vibration to the inverter

Mechanical shocks and vibrations may cause inverter failure

9.1. Package outline

Finished package Package image after

(Wooden crate) tearing off the outer layers of the crate

Fig. 9.1 Inverter package

9.2. Main contents of the package

(1) Air caps are used to protect displays, and instruments located in the cabinet surface, and to
protect painting when necessary.
(2) The bottom is protected with a plastic sheet secured with a plastic tape to prevent from dust.
(3) Whenever a wooden packing material is in contact with a painted surface, a felt is located in
between to protect from scratches.

9.3. Unpacking place

Unpack in a paved floor indoor. If possible, unpack close to the installation place.
Moreover, although an overhead crane is desirable, in case one is not available, enough space for
operate a forklift or a truck-mounted
mounted crane is required.

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9.4. Guidelines for unpacking

(1) Before open and dismantle the package, carefully observe all the package structure and the
internal parts of the package and proceed taking care of not to scratch or damage the inverter.
(2) The packing list number may be destroyed when opening the package, thus confirm the correct
packing list number before opening the package. It is useful to write down that number for future
reference.
(3) Prepare all the necessary elements and list up the sequence
sequence to follow before unpacking.
(4) Do not apply direct mechanical shock or vibrations with hammers or other elements when opening
the package
(5) Do not remove the information attached to the inverter until installation is complete.
(6) Be cautious when
en opening the package since it contains small parts that may be lost or
accidentally disposed of.
(7) In you notice any abnormality, damage or lack or excess of components, contact us providing the
packing list number, inverter serial number, quantity and all the necessary information as soon as
possible.

No. Item Qty Remarks

1 Inverter cabinet 1
2 Bolt set - Option

3 Door lock key 3

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9.5. Guidelines after unpacking

(1) Check all parts according to the packing list

(2) Verify that the inverter does not have scratches
(3) Do not remove the plastic cover of spare parts and accessories until they are intended to be used.
(4) Do not remove the plastic cover of the inverter until final installation. Do not touch the inverter with
hands or gloves stained with grease or oil. Do not touch the internal parts of the inverter under any
circumstance.
(5) Be sure to properly dispose the packing materials after unpacking.

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9.6. Transportation after unpacking

When transporting the inverter with a crane, follow the applicable

procedures ( ). Keep the wire rope at an angle less than 60°.
DANGER If procedures are not observed, there is a risk of injury and damage of
the inverter
According to local regulations and safety specifications

(1) Transportation with a crane Up to 60

Lifting holes are provided to lift the inverter through a crane.

Use a wire rope sling to lift the inverter keeping the wire angle
less than 60°. Confirm that the wire is capable to withstand the
weight of the inverter.

Inverter weight: 2300kg

Fig. 9.2 Inverter lifted

(2) Transportation with a roller

In the case of moving by a roller, please use a skid in the way of figure 9.3 not to damage an
apparatus of the inverter.

Roller Skid

Fig. 9.3
9. Moving by roller

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 (3) Transportation with a forklift
The inverter can be transported using a forklift or a pallet jack. The center of gravity is in the
middle of the central cabinet as indicated with labels attached to the cabinet. Space for the fork
may be provided underneath the inverter,
inverter except when using channel base.. Insert the forks into
the space shown in Fig. 9.4.
9.4 Remove the decorative plates in the bottom of the enclosure if
applicable. Make sure forklift’s maximum load is large enough to carry a inverter.

Insert the forks here Insert the forks here

(a) Integrated base type (b) C-channel

channel base type for transportation
Fig. 9.4 Inserting the forks

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10. Inverter Installation
10.1. Cabinet base setup and tolerance

Establish a reference line from the reference point and measure all the distances, angles, inclinations
and levels involved. Install the cabinet base after verifying all the measured parameters. Please refer
to the layout diagram in the attached
attached documentation for the exact location of the fixation holes.

(1) Tolerance for distances measured from the reference line to the upper part of the cabinet
base is +0.5mm. The upper part of the base cannot be below the surface (reference line).
(2) Put a mark for the fixation holes and verify with a theodolite or a transit that the elevation of
each point is equal with a tolerance of 1mm.
(3) Prepare the fixation holes

Fig. 10.2

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11. Fixation of the Inverter

During installation, do not incline the inverter more than 10°

DANGER If the inverter is inclined more than 10°, it may fall causing injuries.

(1) When installing several cabinets in parallel, mount first the cabinet of the left corner or the cabinet
of right corner. Never begin with cabinets of the center. Proceed then with the cabinet located next
following a left to right or right to left direction accordingly.
(2) Align the cabinet
Align the frontal side of the cabinet using a pinch bar (Fig. 4.3) through the holes located in the
lateral surface of the cabinet and fix it with the corresponding bolt.
(3) Tighten the bolts.

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12. Wiring and Connection
After installation and wiring, install all protective covers
DANGER There is a risk of electric shock and injury if protective covers are not
installed.

12.1. Checkmark and tightening torque for screws

(1) Tightening torque for screws

Table 12.1 Size and tightening torque for mild steel bolts

Size Tightening torque N m

M4 1.5
M5 2.94
M6 5.39
M8 12.3
M10 24.5
M12 44.1
(2) Tightening checkmark
Mark the tightened bolt with a line or a dot. Use a permanent marker. Use the following colors

Table 12.2 Color code for tightening checkmark

Performed during Subject Color of checkmark Remarks

Manufacturing Screw tightening Black Use the colors indicated in the left
Soldered point Green column. When the mark has poor
Commissioning All Red visibility, a white mark can be used.

Fig. 12.1 Checkmark examples

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12.2. Connection of external cables

Terminals are located in the DC input cabinet and the AC output cabinet as shown in Fig. 12.2.
Bus bars are used for the DC input and AC output of the main circuit and for grounding.
Communication terminals has been displayed
displ in Fig.12.4

DC Input Cabinet
16 Inputs

I/O contact
signal terminal
blocks

DC input
Negative terminals

DC input
Positive terminals

AC Output Cabinet

AC output
terminals

Fig. 12.2 Picture of terminals for wiring

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 (1) Connection of DC input cable

DC input
Negative terminals
P1-16:: Red marked
DC input N1-16:: Blue marked
Positive terminals

Fig. 12.3 DC Input terminal bus bar

Table 12.3 Conductor specifications for inverter DC input cables

Type of cable Input Max. Number of Hole diameter Maximum Torque

conductors per hole cable size

Copper 90°C (194°F) 16 2 15mm 185mm

85mm² 45Nm

Note: Select the proper cable following applicable IEC/ISO and local requirements

Control Cabinet
Communication terminals
IF-PV PCB’s
s TB1 terminals (PIN 5, 6) are used for RS485 communication.

Fig. 12.4 Communication PCB

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 (2) Connection of AC output cables

The bus bar terminal has

holes for lug connection

Fig. 12.5
12. AC Output terminal bus bar

Table 12.4 Conductor specifications for inverter AC output cables

Type of cable Max. Number of Hole diameter Maximum cable size Torque
conductors per
hole

Copper 90°C (194°F) 2 15mm 240 ² 45Nm

Note: Select the proper cable following applicable IEC/ISO and local requirements

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12.3. Connection of the grounding
ding electrode conductor

The inverter must be connected to ground

If not grounded, insulation degradation may cause current leakage, thus

posing a risk of electric shock.

DANGER Ensure a ground resistance less than 5

This mark indicates the grounding point of the inverter. Connect the
ground through this terminal.

There is a risk of electric shock if the inverter is

not properly grounded

The grounding electrode terminal is located in the front-bottom

front part of the AC output cabinet.
Connect it according to Fig. 12.6.

Connect this terminal to

ground.

Grounding electrode
Ground
conductor
onductor should be over 3/0
2
AWG (85mm ) for copper
conductors and over 250
2
MCM (127mm ) for aluminum
or copper-clad
copper aluminum.

Fig. 12.6 Grounding

G electrode terminal connection

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12.4. Connection of Input/output relay signals

Connect the wires to the I/O signal relay terminal block according to the schematic diagrams.

TN2 TN1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Major OUT1 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6 IN1 IN2 IN3 IN4
Fault
(OUT)

Fig. 12.7 I/O signal relay terminal block

After installation and wiring, install all protective covers

DANGER There is a risk of electric shock and injury if protective covers are not
installed.

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13. Cleaning of the inverter inside and surroundings
(1) When opening the package, there will be small pieces of wood and other rubbish, as well as remains
from cable cutting when wiring. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean inside the inverter and in the
surroundings.
(2) Organize the spare parts and accessories and store them properly.
(3) If the inverter will not be operated in few days, protect it from dust with a vinyl cover.

14. Inspection for installation and wiring work completion

After cleaning, perform the following inspections, recording the information.
(1) Verify that there are no scratches in the painting of the inverter.
(2) Verify that the door opens and closes smoothly and the key locks the inverter properly.
(3) Verify that bolts and nuts are not loose.
(4) Confirm that external cables
les and wires are connected according to the drawings.
(5) Verify that all desiccants and anticorrosive were removed from the inverter.
(6) Verify that there are no tools or materials forgotten inside the inverter.

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15. Inverter Specifications
Table 15a
15 Inverter Specifications
Model PVH-L2550
2550E
Number of Input 16 (STANDARD)
V max PV/ Maximum input of Open Circuit Voltage 1500
00 V
PV Input Operating Voltage Range 915 V – 1300
130 V
Input Side Maximum Operating PV input current 2844 A
(DC)
Isc PV/ Maximum input short circuit current 250 A / 1 input
Max. Inverter backfeed current to the array 0A
Over voltage category
Nominal Voltage 630V +/-- 10%
Nominal Frequency 50Hz / 60 Hz
Nominal and Maximum Power *1 2550 kW / 2550 kVA
Maximum continuous output current 2337 A
Maximum allowable fault current 66000
Output Side
(AC) Maximum output overcurrent protection 4991 Ap
Rated power factor >0.99
Power Factor range +/- 0.85
Maximum Efficiency *2 98.77%
EU Efficiency *2 98.5
5%
Overvoltage category
Operating Ambient Temperature Range -20ºC - +50 ºC
Relative Humidity 15%RH - 95%RH, No condensation
Environmental Max. Altitude Above Sea Level 2000 m
Conditions Environmental category Indoor
Ingress protection (IP) rating IP2
IP21
Pollution degree PD22
Communications Modbus TCP/IP
User Interface
Operation and Fault Analysis LCD touch panel
IEC62109
IEC62109-1/-2
Applicable Standards
IEC61000
IEC61000-6-2/-4
Cooling Method Forced air
Dimensions (H x W x D) 2200 mm x 2600 mm x 700 mm
Weight 2300kg
00kg
*1: Maximum output power is de-rated
rated depending on input DC voltage and ambient temperature.
Detail is shown in Fig. 15.1
*2: Auxiliary self-consumption not included,
included measured at minimum Vdc

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 Table 15b
15 Inverter Specifications
Model PVH-L2
2220E
Number of Input 16 (STANDARD)
V max PV/ Maximum input of Open Circuit Voltage 1500
00 V
PV Input Operating Voltage Range 800 V – 1300
130 V
Input Side Maximum Operating PV input current 2834
4A
(DC)
Isc PV/ Maximum input short circuit current 250 A / 1 input
Max. Inverter backfeed current to the array 0A
Over voltage category
Nominal Voltage 550V +/-- 10%
Nominal Frequency 50Hz / 60 Hz
Nominal and Maximum Power *1 2222 kW / 2222
2 kVA
Maximum continuous output current 2332
2A
Maximum allowable fault current 66000
Output Side
(AC) Maximum output overcurrent protection 4980 Ap
Rated power factor >0.99
Power Factor range +/- 0.85
Maximum Efficiency *2 98.66%
EU Efficiency *2 98.4
4%
Overvoltage category
Operating Ambient Temperature Range -20ºC - +50 ºC
Relative Humidity 15%RH - 95%RH, No condensation
Environmental Max. Altitude Above Sea Level 2000 m
Conditions Environmental category Indoor
Ingress protection (IP) rating IP2
IP21
Pollution degree PD22
Communications Modbus TCP/IP
User Interface
Operation and Fault Analysis LCD touch panel
IEC62109
IEC62109-1/-2
Applicable Standards
IEC61000
IEC61000-6-2/-4
Cooling Method Forced air
Dimensions (H x W x D) 2200 mm x 2600 mm x 700 mm
Weight 2300kg
00kg
*1: maximum output power is de-rated
rated depending on input DC voltage and ambient temperature.
Detail is shown in Fig. 15.1, Fig. 15.1b.
*2: Auxiliary self-consumption not included,
included measured at minimum Vdc

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 Fig.15.1a De-rating
rating characteristics of the inverter (PVH-L2550E)

Fig.15.1b De-rating
rating characteristics of the inverter (PVH-L2220E)

16. Contact
For technical inquires, order of spare parts or repairs, please contact your local TMEIC sales or service
representative.

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