ILUMEN PIDBOX Manuel utilisateur

ILUMEN PID SOLUTION

ILUMEN PIDBOX Utility

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Ilumen PIDbox utility –Version 1.0

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Installation Manual Ilumen PIDbox Utility v1.0

TABLE OF CONTENT

1Information on this manual .................................................................................................................................4

1.1 Validity ................................................................................................................................................................4

1.2 Target group .....................................................................................................................................................4

1.3 Additional information.................................................................................................................................4

1.4 Symbols...............................................................................................................................................................4

2Safety .............................................................................................................................................................................4

2.1 Appropriate usage..........................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Qualifications of skilled persons...............................................................................................................5

2.3 Safety precautions..........................................................................................................................................5

2.3.1 Electric shock..........................................................................................................................................5

2.3.2 Electrostatic discharge........................................................................................................................5

3Scope of delivery.......................................................................................................................................................5

4Product description.................................................................................................................................................5

5Mounting......................................................................................................................................................................6

5.1 Mounting location requirements .............................................................................................................6

5.2 Mounting the Ilumen PIDbox utility using the mounting holes ..................................................6

6Electrical connections.............................................................................................................................................7

6.1 Earth connection.............................................................................................................................................7

6.2 Solar array and inverter connections.....................................................................................................8

6.3 Connection Diagrams....................................................................................................................................9

6.3.1 One DC-circuit breaker (1xMPPT, 1xInverter).........................................................................9

6.3.2 Two DC-circuit breakers (2xMPPT, 1xInverter)......................................................................9

6.3.3 Two DC-circuit breakers (2xMPPT, 2xInverter)......................................................................9

6.4 Schematics......................................................................................................................................................10

7Commissioning.......................................................................................................................................................11

7.1 Check.................................................................................................................................................................11

7.2 Starting up the Ilumen PID utility.........................................................................................................11

7.3 Manually activate DC-circuit breakers................................................................................................12

8Installation summary...........................................................................................................................................13

9Decommissioning the Ilumen PIDbox utility .............................................................................................13

9.1 Disassembling the PIDbox utility ..........................................................................................................13

9.2 Packing the PIDbox utility........................................................................................................................13

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9.3 Disposing of the PIDbox utility...............................................................................................................13

10 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................14

10.1 Faults.................................................................................................................................................................14

10.2 No good PID regeneration........................................................................................................................14

10.3 Resetting the PIDbox utility ....................................................................................................................14

10.4 Repairing the PIDbox utility....................................................................................................................15

11 Contact ..................................................................................................................................................................15

12 Technical data ....................................................................................................................................................16

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1INFORMATION ON THIS MANUAL

This manual contains instructions on how to install the Ilumen PIDbox utility.

1.1 VALIDITY

This manual applies to the Ilumen PIDbox utility v1.0.

1.2 TARGET GROUP

This manual is intended for skilled persons. Only qualified persons with the appropriate skills

are allowed to perform the tasks set forth in this manual.

1.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Links to additional information can be found at www.ilumen.be

Ilumen PIDbox utility datasheet

What is PID?

PID checker

1.4 SYMBOLS

Symbol

Explanation

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

property damage

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death

or serious injury

Information that is important for a specific topic or objective, but is not

safety-relevant

2SAFETY

2.1 APPROPRIATE USAGE

The Ilumen PIDbox utility applies a voltage to PV modules in reference to earth. The device may

only be switched on when the installation is executed as described in this manual.

Before installing the Ilumen PIDbox utility, ensure that the permitted operating range of each

component is maintained at all times.

Before using the Ilumen PIDbox utility you have to obtain the appropriate approval from the

manufacturer of the PV modules.

Any applications other than those described here shall be considered contrary to the

appropriate usage. Alternative use or modification of the Ilumen PIDbox utility will void

warranty claims and operation permit.

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2.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF SKILLED PERSONS

The work described in this document must be performed by skilled personnel only. Skilled

personnel must have the following qualifications:

Knowledge of how an inverter works and how it is operated

Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks involved in installing and operating

electrical devices and plants

Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and plants

Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives

Knowledge and observance of this document and all safety precautions

2.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2.3.1 ELECTRIC SHOCK

When the Ilumen PIDbox utility is in operation, voltage will be present. Prior to

maintenance work on the PV plant switch off the Ilumen PIDbox utility.

When you want to change the arrangement of the Ilumen PIDbox utility you must switch

off the Ilumen PIDbox utility 20 minutes prior to making any changes.

2.3.2 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

Never operate the Ilumen PIDbox utility when not properly installed or when the

components are not closed properly. Always make sure the grounding of the Ilumen

PIDbox utility is done correctly.

3SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1x Ilumen PIDbox utility

Containing the following components

a. iLumen PID controller

b. PLC

c. iLumen Energy meter

d. Timer

e. 1 or 2 automated DC-circuit breakers (according the ordering form)

f. Installation manual

4PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Ilumen PIDbox utility is placed between the inverter and the solar array strings. The power

of the strings goes through the PIDbox utility, entering on one side “PV in” and leaving on the

other “Inv. out”. This means the Ilumen PIDbox utility is placed in series between the PV panels

and the inverter. You can use one Ilumen PIDbox utility per 1 or 2 MPP trackers (when ordered

with 1 or 2 DC-circuit breakers respectively).

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5MOUNTING

5.1 MOUNTING LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

The installation site must be freely and safely accessible at all times without the

necessity for any auxiliary equipment.

The mounting location should be inside a well ventilated- and windproof location.

Do not place the Ilumen PIDbox utility in a dusty environment.

The ambient temperature must be between -10 and 35°C.

Normally the PIDbox utility is installed right next the inverter or close to the DC-

combiner box.

5.2 MOUNTING THE ILUMEN PIDBOX UTILITY USING THE MOUNTING HOLES

1. Mark the 4 positions of the drill holes on the mounting surface

2. Drill the holes

3. Insert the wall plugs (if necessary)

4. Screw the Ilumen PID Utility to the mounting surface and make sure adequate washers

are installed.

5. Check if mounted securely

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When lifting the PIDbox utility, always ask a second person to assist or use special

lifting equipment. One PIDbox utility weights around 90 kg. Be cautious for back

injuries!

6ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

When installing the Ilumen PIDbox utility, the DC side of the PV plant must be switched off. After

the installation is done, you can switch the DC switch back on. Also switch on the circuit breaker

manually when needed inside the PIDbox utility.

A standard 1 phase AC connection (230V AC) must be available on installation. This outlet

should be on at all times.

6.1 EARTH CONNECTION

To achieve the best result, the frames of the solar modules must be connected to the earth

connector of the Ilumen PIDbox utility. For optimal result you must lay a cable (2.5-4mm2) to the

mounting structure of the solar modules (make sure mounting structures and frames of the solar

modules are electrically conducting). It is important that all frames of all solar modules are at

the earth potential, if necessary you have to interconnect the mounting structures with

additional cables.

Connect the earth cable to the earth bar inside the PIDbox utility

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6.2 SOLAR ARRAY AND INVERTER CONNECTIONS

When installing the PIDbox utility between the PV array and inverter always

switch off the DC switch of the inverter

1. Connect the positive DC cable coming from the first PV array. Connect it to the “PV in A+”

position.

2. Connect the negative DC cable coming from the first PV array. Connect it to the “PV in A-”

position.

3. Connect the positive DC cable coming from the second PV array (optional). Connect it to

the “PV in B+” position.

4. Connect the negative DC cable coming from the second PV array (optional). Connect it to

the “PV in B-” position.

5. Connect the “INV out A+” position to the positive side of the inverter of the first PV array

6. Connect the “INV out A-” position to the negative side of the inverter of the first PV array

7. Connect the “INV out B+” (optional) position to the positive side of the inverter of the

second PV array

8. Connect the “INV out B-” (optional) position to the negative side of the inverter of the

second PV array

If you work with inverters with multiple MPPT’s you cannot mix the PV arrays

from multiple MPPT’s.

The maximum current that can pass through the Ilumen PIDbox utility per channel

/ MPPT is indicated on the DC circuit breaker and on the type plate on the side of

the PIDbox utility. Make sure this is never exceeded.

Make sure the PV arrays are connected to the “PV in A”and “PV in B”side of the

Ilumen PIDbox utility, NEVER to the “INV out A” or “INV out B” side.

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6.3 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS

Several solutions are possible. Here you find the most common possible connections.

6.3.1 ONE DC-CIRCUIT BREAKER (1XMPPT, 1XINVERTER)

6.3.2 TWO DC-CIRCUIT BREAKERS (2XMPPT, 1XINVERTER)

6.3.3 TWO DC-CIRCUIT BREAKERS (2XMPPT, 2XINVERTER)

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6.4 SCHEMATICS

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