ABB MICRO GRID SYSTEM

Product manual
MGS100 - 15kW
(A.1 version)
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Table of Contents

1 Safety and accident prevention 5

1.1 Safety information and instructions 5
1.2 Symbols and signs 5
1.3 Installation and maintenance safety 6
1.3.1 Important safety warning 6
1.3.2 General safety information 7
1.3.3 Environmental conditions and risks 7
1.3.4 Electrical and thermal safety 8
1.4 Residual risks 9

2 Introduction and general information 10

2.1 Warranty and supply conditions 10
2.1.1 Not included in the supply conditions 10
2.2 Scope and target audience 10
2.2.1 Purpose and document structure 10
2.2.2 Operator and maintenance personnel skills/prerequisites 11
2.3 Application area, general conditions 11
2.3.1 Intended or allowed use 11
2.3.2 Limits in field of use 11
2.3.3 Improper or prohibited use 12

3 Characteristics 13
3.1 General conditions 13
3.2 Identification of equipment and manufacturer 13
3.3 Unpacking and checking 14
3.4 Component reference numbers 15
3.5 Characteristics and technical data 16
3.5.1 Technical data 16
3.6 Characteristics of a photovoltaic generator 18
3.7 Description of the equipment 19
3.7.1 Operating diagram 19
3.7.2 Highlights 19

4 Installation 20
4.1 Installation safety instruction 20
4.2 Installation site and position 21
4.2.1 General recommendation on installation position 21
4.2.2 Mounting unit 21
4.2.3 Distances 22
4.2.4 Installation of multiple units 22
4.2.5 Installation above 2000 metres 23
4.2.6 Installations with a high level of humidity 23
4.3 Mounting instruction 23
4.3.1 Assembly the inverter to the bracket 23
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4.4 Grid output connection (AC side) 25

4.4.1 Preparation 25
4.4.2 Connecting to the AC utility 25
4.5 Operations preliminary to the connection of the PV generator 27
4.5.1 Checking of leakage to the ground of the photovoltaic generator 27
4.5.2 Checking of the string voltage 27
4.5.3 Checking the correct polarity of the strings 28
4.6 Input connections (DC) 28
4.6.1 Installation procedure for quick- fit connectors 29
4.6.2 Recommended panel configuration 31
4.7 Battery connection 32
4.8 Load (AC output) connection 33
4.8.1 Preparation 33
4.8.2 Connecting to the AC output 33
4.9 Generator connection 35
4.9.1 Preparation 35
4.9.2 Connecting to the Generator 36
4.10 Parallel installation guide 38
4.10.1 Introduction 38
4.10.2 Mounting unit 39
4.10.3 Wiring connection 39
4.10.4 PV connection 41
4.10.5 Parallel setting program 44
4.10.6 Fault Code Display 46
4.10.7 Commissioning: 47
4.10.8 Troubleshooting 48

5 Communication 49
5.1 Dry contact signal 50
5.2 Relay contact port 51
5.3 Application with energy meter 53

6 Instruments 55
6.1 General conditions 55

7 Initial setup 56
7.1 Power flows 57
7.1.1 Grid tie operation 57
7.1.2 Grid-tie with backup operation 57
7.1.3 Off-Grid operation 58
7.2 Operating modes 59
7.2.1 Section A 59
7.2.2 Section B 60
7.2.3 Grid-tie with backup 61
7.2.4 Grid-Tie 67
7.2.5 Off-Grid 68

8 Operation 73
8.1 General conditions 73
8.2 Commissioning 73
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8.3 LCD Interface 74

8.4 LCD Information 74
8.5 LCD button definition 76
8.6 LCD query menu operation 77
8.7 Operation Mode & Display 80
8.8 Battery charging management 85

9 Maintenance 87
9.1 General conditions 87
9.2 Inverter total de-energization and safe access 87
9.2.1 Operator and maintenance personnel skills/prerequisites 87
9.2.2 Clothing and protection of personnel 88
9.2.3 Safety equipment and tools 88
9.2.4 Inverter total de-energization and safe access procedure 89
9.3 Routine maintenance 90
9.3.1 Battery maintenance 91
9.3.2 Hybrid inverter maintenance 91
9.4 Troubleshooting 91
9.4.1 Warning list of the hybrid inverter 92
9.4.2 Fault reference codes of the hybrid inverter 93
9.5 Verification of ground leakage 96
9.5.1 Behavior of a system without leakage 96
9.5.2 Behavior of a system with leakage 97
9.6 Measuring the isolation resistance of the PV generator 98
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1 Safety and accident prevention

1.1 Safety information and instructions
This chapter contains the safety instructions which you must obey when you install and operate
the inverter and perform maintenance operations on the inverter. Obey these safety instructions
to prevent injury or death, or damage to the equipment.

The instructions provided in the manual do not replace the safety devices and technical data for
installation and operation labels on the product, and they do not replace the safety regulations
in force in the country of installation.

The operators must read and comply with the technical information and instruction provided in the
manual and in any additional attached documentation.

ABB accepts no liability for failure to comply with the instructions for a correct installation and
cannot be held responsible for any other upstream or downstream equipments.

Specific safety information is provided during installation, commissioning and maintenance operation
instructions. Always follow the reading order of instruction exactly as described in this manual.

1.2 Symbols and signs

In the manual and/or in some cases on the equipment, the danger or hazard zones/components
are indicated with signs, labels, symbols or icons.

Symbol Description

Caution! Risk of danger

Caution! Risk of electric shock

Caution! Risk of electric shock.

Energy storage timed discharge for 5 minutes.

Caution! Hot surface

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1.3 Installation and maintenance safety

1.3.1 Installation and maintenance safety
Before using the inverter, please read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit and
this manual. Store the manual where it can be accessed easily.

This manual is for qualified personnel. The tasks described in this manual may be performed
by qualified personnel only.

WARNING - Before installing and using this inverter, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on the inverter and all appropriate sections of this guide.

WARNING - Normally grounded conductors may be ungrounded and energized

when a ground fault is indicated.

WARNING - This inverter is heavy. It should be lifted by at least two persons.

CAUTION - Authorized service personnel should reduce the risk of electrical shock
by disconnecting AC, DC and battery power from the inverter before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the inverter.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. Internal capacitors can remain charged
for 5 minutes after disconnecting all sources of power.

CAUTION - Do not disassemble this inverter yourself. It contains no

user-serviceable parts. Attempt to service this inverter yourself may cause a
risk of electrical shock or fire and will void the warranty from the manufacturer.

CAUTION - To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring
is in good condition and that the wire is not undersized. Do not operate the Inverter
with damaged or substandard wiring.

CAUTION - Under high temperature environment, the cover of this inverter could be
hot enough to cause skin burns if accidentally touched. Ensure that this inverter is
away from normal traffic areas.

CAUTION - Use only recommended accessories from installer. Otherwise,

not-qualified tools may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

CAUTION - To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the cooling fan.

CAUTION - Do not operate the Inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the Inverter is damaged, please
call for an RMA (Return Material Authorization).

CAUTION - AC breaker, Generator breaker, DC switch and Battery circuit breaker

are used as disconnect devices and these disconnect devices shall be easily
accessible.
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1.3.2 General safety information

WARNING - Do not do work on the photovoltaic generator, on the inverter, on its

input or output cables, when the inverter is connected to an electrical power system,
or to the photovoltaic generator. Before performing any maintenance operation on
the inverter, follow these steps:

- Prepare the work: Carry out an on-site Risk Assessment or Job Hazard Analysis (Check
for proper tools and PPE for the job; Engage the person responsible for electrical
equipment or system to review single-line, schematics, switching plans; Define the
appropriate work methods and initiate the permit to work process).

- Clearly identify the work location and equipments.

- Disconnect all sources and secure against reconnection by means of the

“Lock-out/Tagout” procedure to ensure that any conductor cannot accidentally
become live.

- Verify the absence of operating voltage (This must be carried out by means of a proper
test instrument).

- Complete the permit to work and “Walk the Permit”.

WARNING – Refer to “Inverter total de-energization and safe access” paragraph on this
manual to know all detailed necessary steps to safely operate on the in-verter.

FORBIDDEN – Do not proceed with installation if the integrity of the equipment is

compromised. Do not use the equipment if you find any operating anomalies.

FORBIDDEN – Avoid temporary repairs. All repairs should be carried out using only
genuine spare parts, which must be installed in accordance with their intended use.

FORBIDDEN – The labels affixed on the equipment must strictly NOT be removed,
damaged, defaced, hidden, etc. The technical data provided in this manual does not in
any case replace that shown on the labels affixed on the equipment.

1.3.3 Environmental conditions and risks

ATTENTION – This device can be installed outdoors, but only in environmental

con-ditions that do not prevent its regular operation. These conditions are listed in the
technical data and in the installation chapter.

ATTENTION – Do not open the front covers of the inverter when it is raining, or when
sand or dust can blow into the unit. Infiltration of water or sand into the inverter can
cause damage of the unit. It is of paramount importance to evaluate the weather
conditions in the risk assessment prior any intervention on the equip-ment.
Any intervention on the inverter can be carried out only in case of dry envi-ronment.
Don’t proceed in case of rain (even light) or high humidity.
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ATTENTION – This device is not designed to operate in environments that are

particularly inflammable or explosive.

ATTENTION – In the event of fire, use CO2 extinguishers and auto-extraction systems
to extinguish the fire in closed environments.

ATTENTION – The installer or maintenance technician must always pay attention to the
work environment, ensuring that it is well-lit and there are enough escape routes.

1.3.4 Electrical and thermal safety

WARNING – Obey these instructions to prevent injury or death or damage to the

equipment. If you are not a qualified electrician, do not perform any electrical installation
or maintenance work.

WARNING – Obey all installation safety standards. This requires, among other things,
the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) such as arc-proof clothing, arc-proof
masks, protective footwear, insulating and protective gloves, eye protection and hearing
protection. High power inverter installations have high fault currents.

WARNING – Before you operate on the inverter, isolate the AC line cables from the
electrical power system with the AC disconnect switch of the power system transformer
(downstream of inverter). Also, isolate the inverter from the photovoltaic generator with
the DC disconnect switch of the generator or by other means (upstream of inverter).
The internal AC disconnect switch (if present) do not isolate the AC output cables and
terminals of the inverter from the electrical power system. The internal DC disconnect
switches (if present) do not completely isolate the DC input cables or terminals from the
DC voltage supplied by the photovoltaic generator. Refer to “Inverter total
de-energization and safe access” paragraph on this manual for further details.

WARNING – Do not work on the communication and control signal cables when power
is applied to the inverter or to the external control circuits.

WARNING – Do not perform insulation or voltage withstand tests on the inverter

with exception for those indicated in this document.

WARNING – ABB inverters must be earthed via the connection points marked with the
protective earth symbol and using a cable with an appropriate conductor cross-section
for the maximum ground fault current that the generating system might experience.

WARNING – Do not switch-on the inverter with the front covers open, even during
troubleshooting. The inverter front covers act as arc flash hazard protection. If an arc
flash incident occurs when the inverter front covers are open, the arc-flash proof
protection equipment might not provide enough protection for the operators.

HOT SURFACE – When the device has just been switched off, it may have hot parts as
a result of overheating of the heated internal components (e.g.: transformers,
accumulators, coils, etc.). Please pay attention to this.
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1.4 Residual risks

ATTENTION – Despite the warnings and safety systems, there are still some residual
risks that cannot be eliminated.

These risks are listed in the following table with some suggestions to prevent them:

Risk analysis and description Suggested remedy

Noise pollution due to installation in unsuitable Reassess the environment or the place of
environments or where individuals routinely installation.
work and/or animals dwell most of the time.

Adverse external weather conditions, water Maintain ambient conditions suitable for the
seepage, low temperatures, high humidity, etc. system.

Overheating of components (transformers, Use suitable PPE. Wait for the parts to cool

accumulators, coils, etc.) that could cause burns. down before opening the inverter. Do not

Restricted cooling slits or systems of equipment. restrict cooling openings or heatsinks.

Inadequate cleaning that could compromises Clean the equipment, labels and work
cooling and does not allow the reading of safety environment.
labels.

Stored energy in components that could generate Ensure that the components have Discharged
hazardous discharges. their energy before working on them.

Inadequate training of staff. Ask for supplementary courses.

Incomplete installation, equipment or its Prevent Prevent unauthorized access to the installation
components temporarily mounted. area. Use enough number employees and PPE.

Accidental disconnection of quick fit connectors Prevent unauthorized access to the installation
with the equipment in operation, or wrong area and lock out/tag out the inverter before
connections that may generate electric arcs. working on it.

Mismatched brand of quick-fit connectors that Use the same brand for the counterparts of the
may void the warranty and could cause potential quick fit connectors installed on the inverter.
damage.
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2 Introduction and general information

2.1 Warranty and supply conditions
The warranty conditions are considered to be valid if the Customer adheres to all indications
content in this manual; any condition deviating from those described herein must be expressly
agreed in the purchase order.

NOTE – ABB declares that the equipment complies with the provisions of law currently in force
in the country of installation and has issued the corresponding declaration of con-formity.

2.1.1 Not included in the supply conditions

ABB will NOT be held liable for defects or malfunctions arising from:
• improper use of the equipment;
• deterioration resulting from transportation or particular environmental conditions;
• performing maintenance incorrectly or not at all;
• tampering or unsafe repairs;
• use or installation by unqualified persons.

ABB is not responsible for disposal of the equipment, or part of it, which does not take place on
the basis of the regulations and laws in force in the country of installation.

ATTENTION – ABB accepts no liability for failure to comply with the instructions for a
correct installation and will not be held responsible for systems upstream or downstream
of the equipment it has supplied.

FORBIDDEN – It is absolutely forbidden to modify the equipment. Any modification,

manipulation, or alteration not expressly agreed with the manufacturer, concerning
either hardware or software, shall result in the immediate cancellation of the warranty.

NOTE – The customer is fully responsible for any changes made to the system.

2.2 Scope and target audience

2.2.1 Purpose and document structure
This operating and maintenance manual is a useful guide that will enable you to work safely and
carry out the operations necessary for keeping the equipment in good working order.

ATTENTION – If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual,

the protections and the certifications provided by the equipment may be impaired with
the consequent loss of warranty.

NOTE – The language in which the document was originally written is ENGLISH;
therefore, in the event of inconsistencies or doubts please ask the manufacturer
for the original document.
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2.2.2 Operator and maintenance personnel skills/prerequisites

ATTENTION – Personnel in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be

skilled for the described tasks and must reliably demonstrate their capacity to
correctly interpret what is described in the manual.

ATTENTION – For safety reasons, the installation must be performed by qualified

installers and/or licensed electricians, with experience in photovoltaic systems.
Installation must be in accordance with the existing regulations in the country of
installation and any other local electrical codes. The local electrical utility (or authority
having jurisdiction) must approve the equipment installation before it is connected to
the electrical grid.

ATTENTION – The customer has civil liability for the qualification and mental or physical
state of the personnel who interact with the equipment. They must always use the
personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the laws of the country of destination
and whatever provided by their employer.

FORBIDDEN – Inverter operation and maintenance performed by personnel that is NOT

qualified, is intoxicated, or on narcotics, is strictly forbidden.

2.3 Application area, general conditions

ABB shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever that may result from incorrect or
careless operations.

FORBIDDEN – Please, do not use this equipment for any application not mentioned
in the field of use.

2.3.1 Intended or allowed use

This equipment is a hybrid inverter designed for:
Depending on different power situations, this hybrid inverter is designed to generate continuous
power from PV solar modules (solar panels), battery, and the utility. When MPP input voltage of
PV modules is within acceptable range (see specification for the details), this inverter can
generate power to feed the grid (utility) and charge battery and deliver power to the loads.

2.3.2 Limits in field of use

• This equipment can be used only with photovoltaic modules which have ground
isolated input poles.

• This equipment can be only connected to the electricity grid in countries for which it has
been certified/approved.

• This equipment may only be used in compliance with all its technical characteristics.
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2.3.3 Improper or prohibited use

FORBIDDEN – It is forbidden to install the equipment in environments subject to

conditions of flammability or in adverse or disallowed environmental conditions,
(temperature and humidity).

FORBIDDEN – It is forbidden to use the equipment with safety devices which are faulty
or disabled.

FORBIDDEN – It is forbidden to use the equipment or parts of the equipment by linking

it to other machines or equipment, unless expressly provided for.

FORBIDDEN – It is forbidden to modify operating parameters that are not accessible to

the operator and/or parts of the equipment to vary its performance or change its
isolation.

FORBIDDEN – It is forbidden to clean with corrosive products that could corrode parts
of the equipment or generate electrostatic charges.

FORBIDDEN – It is forbidden to use or install the appliance or parts of it without having

read and understood the contents of the user and maintenance manual. The equipment
MUST NOT be used by inexperienced staff, or even experienced staff if carrying out
operations on the equipment that fail to comply with the indi-cations in this manual and
enclosed documentation.

FORBIDDEN – It is forbidden to place any heavy object, sit or stand up on the inverter.

FORBIDDEN – It is forbidden to heat or dry rags and clothing on the parts in

temperature. In addition to being hazardous, doing so would compromise component
ventilation and cooling.
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3 Characteristics
3.1 General conditions
A description of the equipment characteristics is provided to identify its main components and
specify the technical terminology used in the manual.

This chapter contains information about the models, details of the equipment, characteristics and
technical data, overall dimensions and equipment identification.

ATTENTION – The customer/Installer takes full responsibility if, when reading this
manual, the chronological order of its presentation provided is not observed.
All information is provided considering occasional inclusion of information in previous
chapters.

3.2 Identification of equipment and manufacturer

FORBIDDEN – The labels affixed to the equipment must NOT be removed, damaged,
stained, hidden, etc., for any reason whatsoever. Do NOT hide the labels by foreign
objects and parts (rags, boxes, equipment, etc.); they must be regularly cleaned and
always kept in sight.

NOTE – The technical data provided in this manual does not substitute the data supplied
on the labels affixed to the equipment.

NOTE – The labels shown below must be intended as example only.

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3.3 Unpacking and checking

The components of the packing must be disposed on in accordance with the regulations in force
in the country of installation.

When you open the package, check that the equipment is undamaged and make sure all the
components are present. If you find any defects or damage, stop unpacking and consult
the carrier and promptly inform the service ABB.

You should have received the following items inside of package:

Component

Inverter Unit

PV Connectors

AC Connectors

Mounting Angle

Fixing Screws

USB Cable

RS-232 Cable

Relay control Port

Connector keep plate

Top keep plate

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3.4 Component reference numbers

18 17 16 15 13 11
1 14 12 10
2

3 4 5 6 7

01) LCD display panel

02) Operation buttons
03) AC Grid connectors
04) AC output connectors (Load connection)
05) PV connectors
06) DC Switch
07) Battery thermal sensor
08) EPO port
09) Current sharing port
10) Relay control port
11) Dry contact
12) USB communication port
13) RS-232 communication port
14) Parallel communication port
15) Intelligent slot
16) Battery connectors
17) Generator connectors
18) Surge protective device (Reserved)
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3.5 Characteristics and technical data

3.5.1 Technical data

MODEL MGS100-15 kW

RATED POWER 15000W

PV INPUT (DC)

Maximum DC Power 22500 W

Nominal DC Voltage 720VDC
Maximum DC Voltage 900VDC
Working DC Voltage Range 350 VDC ~ 900 VDC
Start-up Voltage / Initial Feeding Voltage 320 VDC / 350 VDC
MPP Voltage Range / Full Load MPP Voltage 320 VDC ~ 850 VDC /400VDC~ 800VDC
Maximum Input Current PV1: 2*18.7 A; PV2: 18.7 A
Max. inverter back feed current to the Array 0A

GRID OUTPUT (AC)

Nominal Output Voltage 230 VAC (P-N) / 400 VAC (P-P)

Output Voltage Range 184 - 265 VAC per phase
Output Frequency Range 47.5 ~ 51.5 Hz or 59.3~ 60.5Hz
Nominal Output Current 21.7 A per phase
Inrush Current/Duration 25.5 A per phase / 20ms
Maximum Output Fault Current/Duration 68 A per phase / 1ms
Maximum output Overcurrent Protection 68 A per phase
Power Factor Range 0.9 lead – 0.9 lag

AC INPUT

AC Start-up Voltage 120-140 VAC per phase

Auto Restart Voltage 180 VAC per phase
Acceptable Input Voltage Range 170 - 280 VAC per phase
Nominal Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
AC Input Power 15000VA/15000W
Maximum AC Input Current 40 A
Inrush Input Current 40 A / 1ms

GENERATOR INPUT

Maximum Input Power 16000W

Acceptable Input Voltage Range 170~280 VAC per phase
Acceptable Input Frequency Range 40.0 ~ 60.0 Hz
Maximum AC Input Current 40 A
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MODEL MGS100-15 kW

BATTERY MODE OUTPUT (AC)

Nominal Output Voltage 230 VAC (P-N) / 400 VAC (P-P)

Output Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz (auto sensing)
Output Waveform Pure sine wave
Output Power 15000VA/15000W
Efficiency (DC to AC) 91%
Transfer Time <15ms (On-grid mode to off-grid mode)
Transfer Time in parallel mode ≤50ms (On-grid mode to off-grid mode)

BATTERY & CHARGER (Lead-acid/Li-ion)

DC Voltage Range 40 – 62 VDC

Nominal DC Voltage 48 VDC
Maximum Battery Discharging Current 500 A
Maximum Charging Current 300 A

GENERAL
PHYSICAL

Dimension, D X W X H (mm) 974 x 650 x 224

Net Weight (kgs) 62

INTERACE

Communication Port RS-232/USB

Intelligent Slot Optional SNMP, Modbus and Wi-fi cards available

ENVIRONMENT

Protective Class I
Ingress Protection Rating IP20
Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH (No condensing)
Operating Temperature -10 to 55°C (Power derating above 50°C)
Altitude Max. 2000m*

* Power derating 1% every 100m when altitude is over 1000m.

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3.6 Characteristics of a photovoltaic generator

A PV generator consists of an assembly of photovoltaic modules that transform solar radiation
into DC electrical energy and can be made up of:
• Strings: number (X) of PV modules connected in series
• Array: group of X strings connected in parallel.

The string technology was developed to significantly reduce the installation costs of a
photovoltaic system that are mainly associated to wiring on the DC side of the inverter and
subsequent distribution on the AC side.
A photovoltaic panel consists of many photovoltaic cells mounted on the same support.
A string consists of a certain number of panels connected in series; An array consists of two or
more strings connected in parallel.
Large photovoltaic systems can include multiple arrays connected to one or more inverters.

NOTE - The greater the number of panels in each string, the lower the cost and the less
complex the wiring connections of the system.

Cell Module String Array

ATTENTION – The current of each array must fall within the rating value limits of the
inverter.

ATTENTION – The inverters referred to in this document are TRANSFORMERLESS. This

type requires the use of insulated photovoltaic panels (IEC61730 Class A Rat-ing) and
the need to keep the photovoltaic generator floating with respect to ground: no terminal
of the generator must be connected to ground.
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3.7 Description of the equipment

3.7.1 Operating diagram
This hybrid PV inverter can provide power to connected loads by utilizing PV power,
utility power and battery power.

PV Module
Distribution Box

Electric Grids

Generator Load

Battery

Depending on different power situations, this hybrid inverter is designed to generate continuous
power from PV solar modules (solar panels), battery, and the utility. When MPP input voltage of
PV modules is within acceptable range (see specification for the details), this inverter is able to
generate power to feed the grid (utility) and charge battery. This inverter is only compatible with
PV module types of single crystalline and poly crystalline. Do not connect any PV array types
other than these two types of PV modules to the inverter. Do not connect the positive or negative
terminal of the solar panel to the ground. See above figure for a simple diagram of a typical solar
system with this hybrid inverter.

Note: By following the EEG standard, every inverter sold to German area is not allowed to
charge battery from Utility. The relevant function is automatically disabled by the software.

3.7.2 Highlights
• Enhanced solar input power capacity: up to 22.5KW
• Two independent MPPT
• Transformer less hybrid inverter
• Parallel function available: up to 6 units.
• 100% Unbalanced load supported. Maximum power for each phase is 5000W.
• Super charging capability: 300A
• Independent DG input for battery charging and loading.
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4 Installation
4.1 Installation safety instruction
WARNING – The hybrid inverter panels/covers can be removed from authorized service
personnel only (the users are not authorized to remove inverter panels/covers).

WARNING – When the photovoltaic panels are exposed to sunlight, they provide
continuous DC voltage to the inverter. Before installation may begin, photovoltaic panels
must be shaded or isolated.

WARNING – It is important to remark the presence of auxiliary power supply connected

to the AC grid. This inverter is supplied either by DC or AC power, so hazardous internal
voltages are present even in case the DC switches are open.

WARNING – The installation must be carried out with the equipment disconnected from
any voltage sources. Refer to “Inverter total deenergization and safe access” paragraph
on this manual to know all the necessary step to safely operate on the inverter.

ATTENTION – This device is intended to be installed in a suitable plant for its use and
its purpose. All the installation instruction described in this chapter must be followed
considering the plant structure where the device is intended to be in-stalled.
Its performance therefore depends on the correctness of the installation.

ATTENTION – It is mandatory to adhere to the indications provided in this manual, the

diagrams and the enclosed documentation, paying attention to follow the installation
sequence exactly as described in this manual.

ATTENTION – Staff authorized to carry out the installation must be specialized and
experienced in this job. They must also have received suitable training on equipment of
this type. The installation must be performed by qualified installers and/or licensed
electricians in accordance with the existing regulations in the country of installation.

ATTENTION – The local electrical utility (or authority having jurisdiction) must approve
the equipment installation before it is connected to the electrical grid.
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4.2 Installation site and position

ATTENTION – Please refer to the warranty terms and conditions to evaluate any
possible warranty exclusions due to improper installation.

4.2.1 General recommendation on installation position

Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.
• Mount on a solid surface
• This MGS100-15 can make noises during operation which may be perceived as a nuisance
in a living area.
• Always install this inverter at eye level in order to allow the LCD display to be read.
• For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, allow a clearance of approx. 20 cm to the side and
approx. 50 cm above and below the unit.
• Dusty conditions on the unit may impair the performance of this inverter.
• The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C and relative humidity should be
between 5% and 85% to ensure optimal operation.
• The recommended installation position is to be adhered to vertical.
• For proper operation of this inverter, please use appropriate cables for grid connection.
• The pollution degree of the inverter is PD2. Select an appropriate mounting location.
Install the solar inverter in a protected area that is dry, free of excessive dust and has adequate
air flow. Do NOT operate it where the temperature and humidity are beyond the specific limits.
(Please check the specs for the limitations.)
• Installation position shall not prevent access to the disconnection means.
• This inverter is designed with IP20 for indoor applications only.
• Regularly clean the fan filter.

4.2.2 Mounting unit

ATTENTION – Remember that this inverter is heavy! Please be carefully when lifting
out from the package.

Installation to the wall should be implemented with the proper screws. After that, the device
should be bolted on securely.

The inverter only can be used in a CLOSED ELECTRICAL OPERATING AREA. Only service person
should enter this area.

ATTENTION – FIRE HAZARD.

SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON CONCRETE OR ANY ANOTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE ONLY.
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4.2.3 Distances
The minimum needed clearances to allow proper airflow on the MGS100 system and to allow
proper service and maintenance shall be respected as reported below:

50 cm

20 cm 20 cm

50 cm

A. Side clearance on the inverter sides for proper ventilation - 200mm

B. Bottom clearance needed for easy cable connections - 500mm

C. Top clearance - 500mm

4.2.4 Installation of multiple units

In case of installation of Multiple Units in the same place, position the inverter side by side paying
attention to keep the minimum clearance distances (measured from the outer edge of units) as
shown in the picture below.

50 cm

20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm

50 cm

NOTE - For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, it is necessary to allow a clearance of approx.
20 cm to the sides and approx. 50 cm above and below the unit. Be sure to install each unit in
the same level.
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4.2.5 Installation above 2000 metres

Due to the rarefaction of the air (at high altitudes), particular conditions may occur,
and it should be considered when choosing the place of installation:

• Less efficient cooling and therefore a greater likelihood of a device power reduction (derating)
occur due to high internal temperatures.

• Reduction in the dielectric resistance of the air which, in the presence of high operating
voltages (DC input), can create electric arcs (electrical discharges) that may damage the
device. When the altitude increases, the failure rate of some electronic components increases
exponentially due to cosmic radiation.

NOTE – All installations at altitudes exceeding 2000 metres are not recommended based on the
criticalities indicated above.

4.2.6 Installations with a high level of humidity

ATTENTION – Never open the inverter in the case of rain, snow or a level of humidity

ATTENTION – Always carefully seal all unused openings.

4.3 Mounting instruction

4.3.1 Assembly the inverter to the bracket
LIFTING – Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the equipment. Always consider the center
of gravity of the enclosures while lifting.

1. Drill six holes in the marked locations with supplied six screws. The reference tightening
torque is 35 N.m.

565.5

215 215
422
572
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2. Lift the machine out of the carton and place it on the table. Pass the prepared cable through
the handle on the top of the machine. Lift the inverter with the hoist and place it on the
installed wall hanger.

3. Fix the inverter in position by screwing the supplied two screws (M4*12) located on the top
two sides of the inverter.

4. Check if the inverter is firmly secured.

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4.4 Grid output connection (AC side)

4.4.1 Preparation
NOTE –The overvoltage category of the AC input is III. It should be connected to the power
distribution.

NOTE –The inverter is built in a 63A/400V breaker to protect the inverter from AC power
damage.

WARNING – It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cable for grid (utility) connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the
proper recommended cable size as below.

Suggested cable requirement for AC wire.

Nominal Grid Voltage 230VAC per phase
Conductor cross-section (mm2) 10-16

AWG no. 8-6

4.4.2 Connecting to the AC utility

These risks are listed in the following table with some suggestions to prevent them:
Component Description
A Pressure Dome

B Clip

C Sealing nut

D Protective Element

E Socket Element
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1. Check the grid voltage and frequency with an AC voltmeter. It should be the same to
“VAC” value on the product label.

2. Turn off the circuit breaker.

3. Remove insulation sleeve 13 mm for five conductors

4. Thread the five cables through pressure dome (A), clip (B), sealin nut (C) and protective
element (D) in sequence.

5. Thread five cables through socket element (E) according to polarities indicated on it and
tighten the screws to fix wires after connection.

L2 L3

L2 L3

L1

L1 N
N
PE

The reference tightening torque is 1.5-2.5 N.m.

Component Description Colour
L1 Line 1 Red

L2 Line 2 Yellow

L3 Line 3 Blue

G Ground Yellow - Green

N Neutral Black

6. Push protective dome (D) on to socket element (E) until both are locked tightly.
Then, twist protective element (D) and pressure dome (A) so that all cables are firmly
connected.
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7. Plug the AC connection socket into AC grid terminal of the inverter.

CAUTION – To prevent risk of electric shock, ensure the ground wire is properly earth
before operating this hybrid inverter no matter the grid is connected or not.

4.5 Operations preliminary to the connection of the PV

generator

WARNING – In order to safely perform the preliminary operations before the connection
to the PV generator, the connection of the ground protection cable (10)/(28) to the wiring
box is mandatory.

4.5.1 Checking of leakage to the ground of the photovoltaic generator

Measure the voltage present between positive and negative pole of each string respect to the
ground. If a voltage is measured between an input pole and ground, it may be that there is a low
insulation resistance of the photovoltaic generator and the installer will have to carry out a check
to solve the problem.

FORBIDDEN – Do not connect the strings if a leakage to ground has been detected,
as the inverter might not connect to the grid.

NOTE – Refer to “Verification of ground leakage” paragraph on this manual to know how to verify
the leakage to ground of the photovoltaic generator.

4.5.2 Checking of the string voltage

Measure the voltage present between positive and negative pole of each string using suitable
equipment (1500V rated voltmeter).

If the open circuit voltage of the string is near the maximum value accepted by the inverter,
consider that low ambient temperatures cause an increase in the string voltage (different
according to the photovoltaic module used). In this case it is necessary to carry out a check
of the sizing of the system and/or a check on the connections of the modules of the system
(e.g.: number of modules in series higher than the design number).

ATTENTION – Input voltages higher than the maximum absolute value accepted by the
inverter (see technical data table) may damage the equipment.
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4.5.3 Checking the correct polarity of the strings

WARNING – These activities must be carried out with the appropriate PPE (overall
resistant to electric arc, dielectric helmet with visor, insulating gloves class 0, Protective
over glove in leather EN420 – EN388 , Safety shoes).

WARNING – The reverse polarity can cause severe damage and electric arc hazards!
In case of reverse input strings do not disconnect them while under load and do not turn
the DC disconnect switches (6) to OFF position. Wait until input current are below 0.5A
(when solar irradiance declines at night) and turn the DC disconnect switches (6) to OFF
position, disconnect the PV connectors (5) and correct the wrong polarity of the string.

Before connecting any input strings to the PV connectors panel (5) the string polarity of
each string must be checked using suitable equipment (1500V rated voltmeter).

4.6 Input connections (DC)

CAUTION –Despite Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately a DC

circuit breaker between inverter and PV modules.

NOTE - Despite Please use 1000VDC/20A circuit breaker. The overvoltage category of the PV
input is II.

WARNING – Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are
acceptable: single crystalline and poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules.
To avoid any malfunction, do not connect any PV modules with possibility of leakage
current to the inverter. For example, grounded PV modules will cause leakage current to
the inverter. When using CIGS modules, please be sure NOT grounding.

CAUTION – It’s requested to have the PV junction box with the surge protection.
Otherwise, it will cause inverter damage when lighting occurs on PV modules.

Components for PV connectors and Tools:

Component

Female Connector Housing

Female Terminal

Male connector Housing

Male termina

Crimping Tool Spannerl

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4.6.1 Installation procedure for quick- fit connectors

Please follow below steps to implement PV module connection:

1. Check the input voltage of PV array modules. The acceptable input voltage of the inverter is
350VDC - 900VDC. This system is only applied with two strings of PV array. Please make sure
that the maximum current load of each PV input connector is 18.7A.

2. Disconnect the circuit breaker and switch off the DC switch.

3. Assemble provided PV connectors with PV modules by the following below steps.

a. Strip one cable 8 mm on both end sides and be careful NOT to nick conductors.

Cable
L 30mm

8mm 8mm

b. Insert striped cable into female terminal and crimp female terminal as shown below.

c. Insert assembled cable into female connector housing as shown below charts.

d. Insert striped cable into male terminal and crimp male terminal as shown below
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e. Insert assembled cable into male connector housing as shown below charts.

f. Then, use spanner to screw pressure dome tightly to female connector and male
connector as shown below.

4. Check correct polarity of connection cable from PV modules and PV input connectors.
Then, connect positive pole (+) of connection cable to positive pole (+) of PV input connector.
Connect negative pole (-) of connection cable to negative pole (-) of PV input connector.

WARNING – It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cable for PV module connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the
proper recommended cable size as below.

Conductor Cross-section (mm2) AWG No.

6 10

CAUTION –Never directly touch terminals of the inverter. It will cause lethal electric

CAUTION –Do NOT touch the inverter to avoid electric shock. When PV modules are
exposed to sunlight, it may generate DC voltage to the inverter.
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4.6.2 Recommended panel configuration

Solar Panel Specification (reference)

250 Wp
Vmp: 36.7Vdc
Imp: 6.818A
Voc: 44Vdc
Isc: 7.636A
Cells: 72

Solar Input 1 Solar Input 2 Quantity of Panels Total Input Power

11pcs in Serial X 11pcs 2750W

X 11 pcs in Serial 11pcs 2750W

11 pcs in Serial 11 pcs in Serial 22pcs 5500W

11pcs in Serial, X 22pcs 5500W

2 Parallel

X 11pcs in Serial, 22pcs 5500W

2 Parallel

18pcs in Serial 18pcs in Serial 36pcs 9000W

14pcs in Serial, 14pcs in Serial 42pcs 10500W

2 Parallel

18pcs in Serial, 18pcs in Serial, 54pcs 13500W

2 Parallel

15pcs in Serial, 15pcs in Serial, 60pcs 15000W

2 Parallel 2 Parallel

15pcs in Serial, 15pcs in Serial, 90pcs 22500W

4 Parallel 2 Parallel
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4.7 Battery connection

CAUTION – Before connecting to batteries, please install separately a DC circuit breaker
between inverter and batteries.

NOTE
• Please only use sealed lead acid battery, vented and Gel battery. Please check
maximum charging voltage and current when first using this inverter. If using
Lithium ion or Nicd battery, please consult with ABB for the details.

• Please use 65VDC/450A circuit breaker.

• The overvoltage category of the battery input is II.

Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:

1. Check the nominal voltage of batteries. The nominal input voltage for inverter is 48VDC.

2. Use two battery cables. Remove insulation sleeve 12 mm and insert conductor into cable ring
terminal. Refer to right chart.

12
⌀24mm max

⌀8,4mm min

3. Remove battery cover and follow battery polarity guide printed near the battery terminal!
Place the external battery cable ring terminal over the battery terminal.
a. RED cable to Positive Terminal (+)
b. BLACK cable to the Negative Terminal (-)

WARNING – Wrong connections will damage the unit permantently.

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4. Make sure the wires are securely connected. The reference tightening torque is 5.5~7.0 N.m.

WARNING – It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cable for battery connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper
recommended cable size as below.

Nominal Voltage 48V

Conductor Cross-section (mm2) 170

AWG no. 2*3/0

Protective earthing (battery side) 150 mm2 (300kcmil)

4.8 Load (AC output) connection

4.8.1 Preparation

CAUTION – To prevent further supply to the load via the inverter during any mode of
operation, an additional disconnection device should be placed on in the building wiring
installation.

WARNING- It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cable for AC connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper
recommended cable size as below.

Nominal Grid Voltage 208/220/230/240 VAC per phase

Conductor cross-section (mm2) 5.5-10

AWG no. 10-8

4.8.2 Connecting to the AC output

Overview of the load Connection Socket
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Component Description
A Pressure Dome

B Clip

C Sealing nut

D Protective Element

E Socket Element

1. Remove insulation sleeve 8.5 mm for five conductors.

2. Thread the five cables through pressure dome (A), clip (B), sealing nut (C) and protective
element (D) in sequence.

3. Thread five cables through socket element (E) according to polarities indicated on it and
tighten the screws to fix wires after connection.

L2 L3

L2 L3

L1

L1 N
N
PE

The reference tightening torque is 1.0-1.5 N.m.

Component Description Colour
L1 Line 1 Red

L2 Line 2 Yellow

L3 Line 3 Blue

G Ground Yellow - Green

N Neutral Black

4. Push protective dome (D) on to socket element (E) until both are locked tightly. Then, twist
protective element (D) and pressure dome (A) so that all cables are firmly connected.
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5. Plug the socket into the terminal.

CAUTION – It’s only allowed to connect load to “AC Output Connector”. Do NOT connect
the utility to “AC Output Connector”.

CAUTION - Be sure to connect L terminal of load to L terminal of “AC Output Connector”

and N terminal of load to N terminal of “AC Output Connector”. The G terminal of “AC
Output Connector” is connected to grounding of the load. Do NOT mis-connect.

4.9 Generator connection

4.9.1 Preparation

CAUTION – An additional disconnection device should be placed on in the building

wiring installation.

WARNING- It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cable for AC connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper
recommended cable size as below.

Nominal Grid Voltage 230 VAC per phase

Conductor cross-section (mm2) 10-16

AWG no. 8-6

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4.9.2 Connecting to the Generator

Overview of the load Connection Socket

Component Description
A Pressure Dome

B Clip

C Sealing nut

D Protective Element

E Socket Element

1. Remove insulation sleeve 13 mm for five conductors.

2. Thread the five cables through pressure dome (A), clip (B), sealing nut (C) and protective
element (D) in sequence.

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13

44

3. Thread five cables through socket element (E) according to polarities indicated on it and
tighten the screws to fix wires after connection.

L2 L3

L2 L3

L1

L1 N
N
PE
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The reference tightening torque is 1.5-2.5 N.m.

Component Description Colour
L1 Line 1 Red

L2 Line 2 Yellow

L3 Line 3 Blue

G Ground Yellow - Green

N Neutral Black

4. Push protective dome (D) on to socket element (E) until both are locked tightly. Then, twist
protective element (D) and pressure dome (A) so that all cables are firmly connected.

5. Plug the socket into the terminal.

CAUTION – It’s only allowed to connect generator to “Generator Connector”.

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4.10 Parallel installation guide

4.10.1 Introduction
This inverter can be used in parallel with maximum 6 units. The supported maximum output
power is 90KW/90KVA.

Parallel Cable
You will find the following items in the package:

Parallel Communication Cable:

Current Sharing Cable:

Overview

1 2

1. Parallel Communication Port

2. Current Sharing Port

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4.10.2 Mounting unit

When installing multiple units, please follow below chart.

50 cm

20 cm 20 cm 20 cm 20 cm

50 cm

NOTE - For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, it is necessary to allow a clearance of approx.
20 cm to the sides and approx. 50 cm above and below the unit. Be sure to install each unit in
the same level.

4.10.3 Wiring connection

The cable size of each inverter is shown as below:
D
L

Recommended battery cable and terminal size for each inverter:

Model Wire Size Ring Terminal Torque Value

Cable mm2 Dimensions

D (mm) L(mm)
15KW 2*3/0 170 8.4 54.2 7~12 Nm

WARNING: Be sure the length of all battery cables is the same. Otherwise, there will be
voltage difference between inverter and battery to cause parallel inverters not working.

Recommended AC Input and Output cable size for each inverter:

Model AWG no. Conductor Cross-section Torque
15 KW 10~8 AWG 5.5~10 mm2 1.4~1.6Nm
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You need to connect the cables of each inverter together. Take the battery cables for example.
You need to use a connector or busbar as a joint to connect the battery cables together,
and then connect to the battery terminal. The cable size used from joint to battery should be X
times cable size in the tables above. “X” indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel.

Regarding cable size of AC input and output, please also follow the same principle.

CAUTION: Please install a breaker at the battery side. This will ensure the inverter
can be securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from overcurrent
of battery.

Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter:

Model One Unit

15 KW 450A/65 VDV

If you want to use only one breaker at the battery side for the whole system, the rating of the
breaker should be X times current of one unit. “X” indicates the number of inverters connected
in parallel.

Recommended Battery Capacity:

Inverter Parallel Numbers 2 3 4 5 6

Battery Capacity 800AH 1200AH 1600AH 2000AH 2400AH

CAUTION: Please follow the battery charging current and voltage from battery spec
to choose the suitable battery. The wrong charging parameters will reduce the battery
lifecycle sharply.

Approximate back-up time table:

Load (W) Backup Time at 48Vdc (min)

800AH 1200AH 1600AH 2000Ah 2400AH

5000 240 360 480 600 720

10000 112 168 224 280 336

15000 60 90 120 150 180

20000 40 60 80 100 120

25000 20 30 40 50 60

30000 16 24 32 40 48
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4.10.4 PV connection

CAUTION – Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.

Power Connection (2 Inverter in Parallel):

L1
L2
L3
N
Utility
G

BAT-

BAT-
Battery

AC AC
Battery Battery
INPUT INPUT

AC AC
OUTPUT OUTPUT

L1
L2
L3
N
G
Home Appliances

Communication Connection (2 Inverter in Parallel):

1 2
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Power Connection (3 Inverter in Parallel):

L1
L2
L3
N
Utility
G

BAT-

BAT-
Battery

AC AC AC
Battery Battery Battery
INPUT INPUT INPUT

AC AC AC
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

L1
L2
L3
N
G
Home Appliances

Communication Connection (3 Inverter in Parallel):

1 2 3

Power Connection (4 Inverter in Parallel):

L1
L2
L3
N
Utility
G

BAT-

BAT-
Battery

AC AC AC AC
Battery Battery Battery Battery
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

AC AC AC AC
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

L1
L2
L3
N
G
Home Appliances

Communication Connection (4 Inverter in Parallel):

1 2 3 4
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Power Connection (5 Inverter in Parallel):

L1
L2
L3
N
Utility
G

BAT-

BAT-
Battery

AC AC AC AC AC
Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

AC AC AC AC AC
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

L1
L2
L3
N
G
Home Appliances

Communication Connection (5 Inverter in Parallel):

1 2 3 4 5

Power Connection (6 Inverter in Parallel):

L1
L2
L3
N
Utility
G

BAT-

BAT-
Battery

AC AC AC AC AC AC
Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT

AC AC AC AC AC AC
OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT

L1
L2
L3
N
G
Home Appliances

Communication Connection (6 Inverter in Parallel):

1 2 3 4 5 6
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4.10.5 Parallel setting program

1. The parallel function setting is only available on ABB Microgrid PC Tool.

Please install in your PC first.

2. For setting, you can set the inverter one by one through RS232 or USB port.
But we suggest using SNMP or Modbus card to combine the system as a centralized
monitoring system.

3. Then, you can use “SYNC” function to set all the inverters at the same time.
If using SNMP or Modbus card to set up program in ABB Microgrid PC Tool.

Using SNMP Card to synchronize the parameters:

• Each inverter should be installed with one SNMP card. Make sure all of the SNMP
cards are connected to the router as a LAN.

Using Modbus card to synchronize the parameters:

• Each inverter should be installed one Modbus card. Make sure all of the Modbus cards
are connected to each other and one of the Modbus cards is connected to the computer
by RS-485/RS232 converter.
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4. Launch ABB Microgrid pro in computer and select Device Control >> Parameter Setting >>
Parallel output. Two options: Enable or Disable.

5. To use parallel function, choose the option “Enable” and press “Apply”

6. Then the box “Sync” will appear on screen. Make use the box is checked before clicking on
the “Apply” button.

7. When the “Sync” function is applied, the new setting will be applied to all the inverters.
If not, this setting is only effective in current Inverter chosen.

NOTE: Without centralized monitoring system, “Sync” function is not effective. Then, you need
to set up the inverter one by one through serial communication port.
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4.10.6 Fault Code Display

Fault Code Fault Event Icon

60 Power feedback protection 60

71 Firmware version inconsistent 82

72 Current Sharing Fault 82

80 CAN Fault 82

81 Host Loss 82

82 Synchronization Loss 82
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4.10.7 Commissioning:

1. Check the following requirements before commissioning in parallel operation:

a. Correct wire connection
b. Ensure all breakers in Line wires of load side are open and each Neutral wire of each
unit is connected.

2. Turn on each unit and set “Enable parallel for output” on ABB Microgrid PC Tool.
Then shut down all units.

3. Turn on each unit:

LCD Display in Master Unit LCD Display in Slave Unit

NOTE: Master and slave units are randomly defined. Warning 02 is AC GRID voltage low.

4. Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to have all inverters connect
to utility at the same time. If not, it will display fault 82 in following-order inverters.
However, these inverters will automatically restart. If detecting AC connection, they will
work normally.

LCD Display in Master Unit LCD Display in Slave Unit

5. If there is no more fault alarm, the parallel system is completely installed.

6. Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side. This system will start to provide
power to the load.
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4.10.8 Troubleshooting

Fault Code Fault Event What to do

60 Current feedback into the • Restart the hybrid inverter.
inverter is detected. • Check if L1/L2/L3/N cables are not
connected with wrong sequence in all
inverters.
• Make sure the sharing cables are
connected in all inverters.
• If the error message remains, please
contact ABB.

71 The firmware version of • Update all the inverters firmware to the

each inverter is not the same. same version.
• After updating, If the error message
remains, please contact ABB.

72 The output current of • Check if sharing cables are connected

each inverter is different. well and restart the inverter.
• If the problem remains,
please contact ABB.

80 CAN data loss • Check if communication cables are

connected well and restart the inverter.
• If the error message remains,
please contact ABB.

81 Host data loss • Check if communication cables are

connected well and restart the inverter.
• If the error message remains,
please contact ABB.

82 Synchronization data losst • Check if communication cables are

connected well and restart the inverter.
• If the error message remains, please
contact ABB.
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5 Communication
The inverter is equipped with several communication ports and it is also equipped with a slot for
alternative communication interfaces in order to communicate with a PC with corresponding software.
This intelligent slot is suitable to install with SNMP card and Modbus card. Follow below procedure to
connect communication wiring and install the software.

For RS232 port, you should use a DB9 cable as follows:

For USB port, you should use a USB cable as follows:

For Dry contact port, please remove insulation sleeve 8 mm for three conductors and insert
three cables into ports:
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For SNMP or MODBUS card, you should use RJ45 cables as follows:

Please install monitoring software in your computer. After software is installed, you may initial the
monitoring software and extract data through communication port. Detailed operation information
is listed in software manual.

5.1 Dry contact signal

There is one dry contact available on the bottom panel. It could be used to remote control
for external generator.

Electric Parameters

Parameters Symbols Max. Unit

Relay DC voltage Vdc 30 V

Relay DC Current Idc 1 A

NOTE - The application of the dry contact should not exceed the electric parameter shown as
above. Otherwise, the internal relay will be damaged.

Dry contact port:

N C NO

Function Description

Unit Status Condition Dry contact port:

NO&C NC&C

Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered. Open Close

Power On Battery voltage is lower than setting battery cut Close Open
off discharging voltage when grid is available.

Battery voltage is lower than setting battery cut-off Close Open

discharging voltage when grid is not available

Battery voltage is higher than below two setting values: Open Close
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You can set the related parameters in software. Refer below figure:

5.2 Relay contact port

This port is available to provide a power source (230V/8A) to trigger external relay. This function
is only valid for Grid-tie with backup II mode.

Interface Configuration
There are four pins on this port. However, only Pin 1 and Pin 4 are worktable. Please use supplied
cables to connect Pin 1 and Pin 4 shown as below charts.
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Function Description

Unit Status Condition Output voltage from

relay control port

Power Off Unit is Off and no output is powered 0V

Power On When the unit is working at inverter

mode and grid is not available.

Condition 1: 230V

Condition 2: 230V

Condition 3: 230V

Power On When the unit is not working at inverter 0V

mode or grid is available
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Application
Below diagram is recommended circuit wiring:

5.3 Application with energy meter

With Modbus card II and energy meter, hybrid inverter can be easily integrated into the existing
household system. For details please refer to Modbus card II manual.

NOTE: this application is only valid for Grid-Tie with Backup II mode.

Equipped with Modbus card II, hybrid inverter is connected to energy meter with RS485
communication port. It’s to arrange self-consumption via Modbus card to control power
generation and battery charging of the inverter.
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6 Instruments
6.1 General conditions
The first rule to prevent damage to the equipment and to the operator is to have a thorough
knowledge of the instruments. We, therefore, advise that you carefully read this manual.
If you are not sure about any information in this manual, please ask ABB Service for more
detailed information.

FORBIDDEN – Do not use the equipment if:

• you do not have suitable qualifications to work on this equipment or similar products;
• you are unable to understand how it works;
• you are not sure what will happen when the buttons or switches are operated;
• you notice any operating anomalies;
• There are doubts or contradictions between your experience, the manual and/or
other operators.

ATTENTION – ABB cannot be held responsible for damage to the equipment or the
operator if it is the result of lack of knowledge, insufficient qualifications or lack of
training.
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7 Initial setup
Before operating on this inverter, it is required to parameter set up “Operation Mode” via ABB Microgrid
software. Please strictly follow below steps to do the commissioning set up. For more details, please
check software manual.

Step 1: After turning on the inverter and installing the software, please click “Open Moni-tor” to enter
main screen of this software.

Step 2: Log in into software first by entering default password “administrator”.

Step 3: Select Device Control>>MyPower Management. It is to set up inverter operation mode and
personalized interface. Refer to diagram below.
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7.1 Power flows

The software will display real time power flow with green color arrow mark. Power flow chart
includes solar module icon, solar inverter icon, battery icon, utility icon, load icon and generator
icon.

NOTE: Battery and load icon will not present only when this device is set as grid-tie mode.

7.1.1 Grid tie operation

When this device is successfully connected to the grid, there will be power flow animation from
solar module icon to the utility icon. ABB Microgrid software will report and have animation
during normal operation. If any fault or abnormal occurs, Power flow animation will stop and
represent icon will flash.

7.1.2 Grid-tie with backup operation

There are three power sources in On-grid with backup mode, PV power, battery power and

utility power.

Charging mode: Only PV power exists to charge battery. There will be power flow animation from
solar modules to the battery

Line mode: Utility power exists or is available during this mode. All possible power flows are
described as below.

• If utility and battery energy are not available and PV power is sufficient, PV will provide power
to loads directly. There will be power flow animation from solar module icon to the load icon.

• If only utility power exists, it will charge battery and provide power to the load.
There will be power flow animation from utility icon to battery and load icons.

• If only PV power exists without battery connected, it will provide power the load.
If there is remaining power, it will feed-in to the grid. There will be power flow animation
from PV module icon to load icon and to the utility icon.
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• If PV power is sufficient but battery power is insufficient, PV power will charge the battery,
provide power to the load and feed into the grid. There will be power flow animation from PV
module icon to battery, to load icon and to utility icon.

• If PV power is weak, utility exists and battery power is insufficient, PV power and utility power
will charge battery at the same time. Besides, utility power will pro-vide power to the load.
There will be power flow animation from PV module and utility icons to battery icon and
another power flow from utility icon to load icon.

Inverter mode: Utility power is not available or not connected during this mode. All pos-sible
power flows are described as below.

• If PV power is not available, battery power will provide power to the load. There will be power
flow animation from battery icon to load icon.

• If PV power is available and sufficient, PV power will charge battery and provide power to load.
There will be power flow animation from PV module icon to battery and load icons.

• If PV power is not sufficient, PV power and battery power will provide power to the load at the
same time. There will be power flow from PV module and battery icons to load icon.

Fault mode: When a fault occurs in solar inverter, the icon of solar inverter will flash until the
fault is solved.

7.1.3 Off-Grid operation

There is no power feed-in to the grid. Utility (or generator) becomes one of power sources.

Bypass with PV charging mode: If PV power is sufficient, it will charge the battery and AC power
will provide power to load. One power flow animation is from PV module icon to battery icon and
another one is from utility icon to load icon.

Bypass with AC charging mode: If PV power is insufficient, AC power will charge the bat-tery and
provide power to load. There will power flow animation from utility icon to bat-tery and load icons.

Inverter mode: Utility power is not available or not connected. All possible power flows are
described as below.

• If PV power is not available, battery power will provide power to the load. There will be power
flow animation from battery icon to load icon.
• If PV power is available and sufficient, PV power will charge battery and provide power to load.
There will be power flow animation from PV module icon to battery and load icons.

• If PV power is not sufficient, PV power and battery power will provide power to the load at the
same time. There will be power flow from PV module and battery icons to load icon.

Standby mode: Only PV power is available. There is no load connection and no utility and battery
power available during this mode.

Standby with PV charging mode: PV power will charge the battery. There will be power flow
animation from PV module icon to battery icon.
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Standby with AC charging mode: AC power will charge the battery. There will be power flow
animation from utility icon to battery icon.

Fault mode: When a fault occurs in solar inverter, the icon of solar inverter will flash until the
fault is solved.

7.2 Operating modes

There are three operation modes: Grid-tie with backup, Grid-Tie and Off-Grid.

• Grid-tie with backup: PV power can feed-in back to grid, provide power to the load and charge
the battery. There are four options available in this mode: Grid-tie with backup I, II, III and IV.
In this mode, users can configure PV power supply priority, charging source priority and load
supply source priority. However, when Grid-tie with backup IV option is selected in PV energy
supply priority, the inverter is only operated between two working logics based on defined
peak time and off-peak time of electricity. Only peak time and off-peak time of electricity can
set up for optimized electricity usage.

• Grid-Tie: PV power only can feed-in back to grid.

• Off-Grid: PV power only provides power to the load and charge battery. No feed-in back to
grid is allowed.

7.2.1 Section A
Standard: It will list local grid standard. It’s requested to have factory password to make
modifications. Please check with ABB, only when this standard change is needed.

CAUTION: Wrong setting could cause the unit to be damaged or not working.

Default Nominal Output Voltage: 230 V.

Default Nominal Output Frequency: 50 Hz.
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7.2.2 Section B
This section’s contents may differ based on different selected modes of operations.

Allow AC charging duration: It is a time period to allow AC (grid) to charge the battery. When the
duration is set up as 0:00-00:00, it means no time limitation for AC to charge the battery.

AC output ON/Off Timer: Set up on/off time for AC output of inverter. If setting it as 00:00/00:00,
this function is disabled.

Allow to charge battery: This option is automatically determined by setting in “Charging source”.
It cannot be modified here. When “NONE” is selected in charging source section, this option
becomes unchecked as grey text.

Allow AC to charge battery: This option is automatically determined by setting in” Charging
source”. It cannot be modified here. When “Grid and PV” or “Grid or PV” is selected in charging
source section, this option is default selected. Under Grid-tie mode, this option is invalid.

Allow to feed-in to the Grid: This option is only valid under Grid-tie and Grid-tie with backup
modes. User can decide if this inverter can feed-in to the grid (Export of PV power).

Allow battery to discharge when PV is available: This option is automatically determined by

setting in “Load supply source (PV is available)”. When “Battery” is higher priority than “Grid” in
Load supply source (PV is available), this option is default selected. Under Grid-tie, this option is
invalid.

Allow battery to discharge when PV is unavailable: This option is automatically deter-mined by

setting in “Load supply source (PV is unavailable)”. When “Battery” is higher pri-ority than “Grid”
in Load supply source (PV is unavailable), this option is default selected. Under Grid-tie mode,
this option is invalid.

Allow battery to feed-in to the Grid when PV is available: This option is only valid in Grid-tie
with backup II or Grid-tie with backup III modes.

Allow battery to feed-in to the Grid when PV is unavailable: This option is valid in all options
of Grid-tie with backup mode.
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7.2.3 Grid-tie with backup

7.2.3.1 Grid-tie with backup (I)

PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Battery, 2nd Load and 3rd Grid.
PV power will charge the battery first, then provide power to the load. If there is any remaining
power left, it will feed-in to the grid.

Battery charging source:

1. PV and Grid (Default)
• PV will charge the charge the battery first. If it’s insufficient, then grid will charge battery.

2. PV only
• Only PV power is allowed to charge the battery.

3. None
• It is not allowed to charge battery no matter it’s from PV power or grid.
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Load supply source:

When PV power is available: 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery
If battery is not fully charged, PV power will charge battery first. And remaining PV power will
provide power to the loads. If it’s not sufficient, then grid will provide power to the loads. If grid
is not available, then battery power will back up.

When PV power is not available:

1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery (Default)
• Grid will provide power to the loads first. If grid is not available, then battery power will
provide power backup.

2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid

• Battery will provide power to the loads first. If battery power is running out, then grid will
back up the load.

NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority will
automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause battery damage.

7.2.3.2 Grid-tie with backup (II)

PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Load, 2nd Battery and 3rd Grid.
PV will provide power to the loads first. Then, it will charge the battery. If there is any remaining
power left, then it will feed-in to the grid.
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Battery charging source:

1. PV and Grid
• It’s allowed to charge battery from PV power first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will charge battery.

2. PV only
• Only PV is allowed to charge the battery.

3. None
• It is not allowed to charge the battery no matter it’s PV power or grid.

Load supply source:

When PV power is available:
1. 1st PV, 2nd Battery, 3rd Grid
• PV power will provide power to the loads first. If it’s not sufficient, then battery will provide
power to the loads. When battery power is running out or not available, then grid will back
up the load.

2. 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery

• PV power will provide power to the loads first. If it’s not sufficient, then grid will provide
power to the load. If grid is not available at the same time, then battery power will back up.

When PV power is not available:

1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery:
• Grid will provide power to the loads first. If grid is not available, then battery power will
provide power backup.

2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid:

• Battery power will provide power to the loads first. If battery power is running out, grid
will back up the load

NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority will
automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery. Otherwise, it will cause battery damage.
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7.2.3.3 Grid-tie with backup (III)

PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Load, 2nd Grid and 3rd Battery
PV power will provide power to the loads first. If there is more PV power available, then it will
feed-in to the grid. If feed-in power reaches max. feed-in power setting, then the remaining
power will charge battery.

NOTE: The max. feed-in grid power setting is available in parameter setting. Please refer to
software manual.

Battery charging source:

1. PV and Grid:
• PV will charge the battery first. If it’s not sufficient, then grid will charge the battery.

2. PV only:
• Only PV is allowed to charge the battery.

3. None:
• It is not allowed to charge battery no matter it’s PV power or grid.
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Load supply source:

When PV power is available:
1. 1st PV, 2nd Battery, 3rd Grid
• PV will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, battery power will provide power
to the load. When battery power is running out or not available, grid will back up the load.

2. 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery

• PV power will provide power to the load first. If it’s not sufficient, grid will provide power to
the load. If grid is not available at the same time, battery power will back up.

When PV power is not available:

1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery:
• Grid will provide power to the loads first. If grid is not available, then battery will provide
power backup.

2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid:

• Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If battery power is running out,
grid will back up the load.

NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority will
automatically change to 1st Grid and 2nd Battery. Otherwise, it will cause damage to the battery.

7.2.3.4 Grid-tie with backup (IV)

Users are only allowed to set up peak time and off-peak time of electricity demand.
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Working logic under peak time:

PV energy supply priority: 1st Load, 2nd Battery and 3rd Grid
PV will provide power the loads first. If PV power is sufficient, it will charge battery next. If there is
remaining PV power left, it will feed-in to the grid. Feed-in to the grid is default disabled.

Battery charging source: PV only

Only after PV power fully supports the load, the remaining PV power is allowed to charge battery
during peak time.

Load supply source: 1st PV, 2nd Battery, 3rd Grid

PV will provide power the loads first. If PV power is not sufficient, then battery power will back up
the load. If battery power is not available, then grid will provide power to the loads. When PV power
is not available, battery power will supply the loads first. If battery power is running out, then grid
will back up the load.

Working logic under off-peak time:

PV energy supply priority: 1st Battery, 2nd Load and 3rd Grid
PV will charge the battery first. If PV power is sufficient, it will provide power to the loads.
The remaining PV power will feed into the grid.

NOTE: The max. feed-in grid power setting is available in parameter setting. Please refer to
software manual.

Battery charging source: PV and grid charge the battery

PV power will charge battery first during off-peak time. If it’s not sufficient, then grid will charge
the battery.

Load supply source: 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery

When battery is fully charged, remaining PV power will provide power to the loads first. If PV power
is not sufficient, then grid will back up the loads. If grid power is not available, then battery power
will provide power to the loads.
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7.2.4 Grid-Tie
Under this operation mode, PV power only feeds-in to the grid. No priority setting is avail-able.
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7.2.5 Off-Grid
7.2.5.1 Off-Grid (I)
Default setting for off-grid mode.

PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Load, 2nd Battery

PV will provide setting power to the loads first and then charge the battery. Feed-in to the grid is not
allowed under this mode. At the same time, the grid relay is connected in Inverter mode. Besides,
it will avoid overload fault because grid can supply load when connected load is over 15KW.

Battery charging source:

1. PV or Grid:
• If there is remaining PV power after supporting the loads, it will charge battery first. Only until
PV power is not available, grid will charge battery. (Default)

2. PV only:
• Only PV power is allowed to charge the battery.

3. None:
• It is not allowed to charge battery no matter it’s PV power or grid.
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Load supply source:

When PV power is available:
1. 1st PV, 2nd Battery, 3rd Grid (Default)
• PV will power the loads first. If it’s not sufficient, then battery will provide power to the loads.
When battery power is running out or not available, grid will back up the load.

2. 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery

• PV will provide power to the loads first. If it’s not sufficient, then grid will provide power to
the loads. If grid is not available at the same time, then battery power will back up.

When PV power is not available:

1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery
• Grid will provide power to the load at first. If grid is not available, battery power will provide
power backup.

2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid (Default)

• Battery power will provide power to the load at first. If battery power is running out, grid will
back up the load.

NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority will
automatically become 1st Grid and 2nd Battery order. Otherwise, it will cause battery damage.

7.2.5.2 Off-Grid (II)

PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Battery, 2nd Load

PV will charge battery first. After battery is fully charged, if there is remaining PV power left, it will
provide power to the loads. Feed-in to the grid is not allowed under this mode. At the same time,
the grid relay is connected in Inverter mode. Besides, it will avoid over-load fault because grid can
supply load when connected load is over 15KW.
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Battery charging source:

1. PV or Grid:
• If there is remaining PV power after supporting the loads, it will charge battery first. Only until
PV power is not available, grid will charge battery.

2. PV only:
• Only PV is allowed to charge the battery.

3. None:
• It is not allowed to charge battery no matter it’s PV power or grid.

NOTE: It’s allowed to set up AC charging duration.

Load supply source:

When PV power is available:
1. 1st PV, 2nd Grid, 3rd Battery
• PV will provide power to the loads first. If it’s not sufficient, then grid will provide power to the
loads. If grid is not available at the same time, then battery power will back up.

When PV power is not available:

1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery:
• Grid will provide power to the loads first. If grid is not available, then battery will provide
power backup.

2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid:

• Battery will provide power to the loads first. If battery power is running out, then grid will back
up the load.

NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority will
automatically change to 1st Grid and 2nd Battery Otherwise, it will cause battery damage.
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7.2.5.3 Off-Grid (III)

PV energy supply priority setting: 1st Load, 2nd Battery

PV will provide power to the loads first and then charge the battery. Feed-in to the grid is not
allowed under this mode. The grid relay is NOT connected in Inverter mode. If connected load is
over 15KW and grid is available, the inverter will allow grid to provide power to the loads and PV
power to charge battery. Otherwise, this inverter will activate fault protection.

Battery charging source:

1. PV or Grid:
• If there is remaining PV power after supporting the loads, it will charge battery first.
Only until PV power is not available, grid will charge battery.

2. PV only:
• It is only allowed PV power to charge battery.

3. None:
• It is not allowed to charge battery no matter it’s PV power or grid.
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NOTE: It’s allowed to set up AC charging duration.

Load supply source:

When PV power is available:
1. 1st PV, 2nd Battery, 3rd Grid
• PV will provide power to the loads first. If it’s not sufficient, battery will back up the loads.
Only after battery power is running out, Grid will back up the loads.

When PV power is not available:

1. 1st Grid, 2nd Battery:
• Grid will provide power to the loads first. If grid is not available, battery will provide power
backup.

2. 1st Battery, 2nd Grid:

• Battery will provide power to the loads first. If battery power is running out, grid will back up
the loads.

NOTE: This option will become ineffective during AC charging time and the priority will
automatically change to 1st Grid and 2nd Battery. Otherwise, it will cause damage to the battery
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8 Operation
8.1 General conditions
Before carrying out any operation on the equipment, it is necessary to have a thorough
knowl edge of the “Instruments” chapter and the functions that might have been enabled
in the installation process.
The equipment operates automatically without the aid of an operator; the operating state
should be controlled through the equipment’s instrumentation.

ATTENTION – The interpretation or variation of some data is reserved exclusively for

specialized and qualified staff.

During operation, make sure that environmental and storage conditions have not changed over
time and that the equipment is not exposed to adverse weather conditions (see “Installation”
chapter).

8.2 Commissioning
ATTENTION – Before proceeding with commissioning, make sure that you have carried
out all the checks and verifications indicated in the previous chapters.

ATTENTION – This inverter can be powered both with AC and DC sources (PV and
battery). In case of DC source (PV) is used, make sure that irradiation is stable and
adequate for the inverter commissioning procedure to be completed.

Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning:

• Ensure the inverter is firmly secured
• Check if the open circuit DC voltage of PV module meets requirement (Refer to
Section 6)
• Check if the open circuit utility voltage of the utility is at approximately same to the
nominal expected value from local utility company.
• Check if connection of AC cable to grid (utility) is correct if the utility is required.
• Full connection to PV modules.
• AC circuit breaker (only applied when the utility is required), batter circuit breaker,
and DC circuit breaker are installed correctly.

Step 2: Switch on the battery circuit breaker and then switch on PV DC breaker. After that, if
there is utility connection, please switch on the AC circuit breaker. At this moment, the
inverter is turned on already. However, there is no output generation for loads. Then:

• If LCD lights up to display the current inverter status, commissioning has been
successfully. After pressing “ON” button for 1 second when the utility is detected,
this inverter will start to supply power to the loads. If no utility exists, simply press
“ON” button for 3 seconds. Then, this inverter will start to supply power to the loads.
• If a warning/fault indicator appears in LCD, an error has occurred to this inverter.
Please inform your installer.
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Step 3: Please insert CD into your computer and install monitoring software in your PC.
Follow below steps to install software.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
• When your computer restarts, the monitoring software will appear as shortcut icon
located in the system tray, near the clock.

NOTE: If using Modbus card as communication interface,

8.3 LCD Interface

This display is operated by four buttons.

NOTICE: To accurately monitor and calculate the energy generation, please calibrate the timer
of this unit via software every month. For the detailed calibration, please check the user manual
of bundled software.

8.4 LCD Information

Below figure is shows the real time operation status.
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Display Function

Indicates AC input voltage or frequency.

Vac: voltage, Hz: frequency, L1N/L2N/L3N: Line phase

Indicates AC output power, voltage, frequency, or load percentage.

KVA: apparent power, KW: active power,
Vac: Voltage, %: Load percentage, Hz: frequency,
L1N/L2N/L3N: AC output phase

Indicates PV input voltage or power.

Volt: voltage, KW: power, P1: PV input 1, P2: PV input 2

Indicates battery voltage or percentage.

Volt: voltage, %: percentage

Indicates charging current to battery or discharging

current from battery.

Indicates that the warning occurs.

Indicates that the fault occurs.

Indicates fault code or warning code.

Indicates date and time, or the date and time users set
for querying energy generation.

Indicates solar panels.

Icon flashing indicates PV input voltage or is out of range.

Indicates utility. Icon flashing indicates utility voltage or

frequency is out of range.

Indicates battery condition. And the lattice of the icon

indicates battery capacity.
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Icon flashing indicates battery is not allowed to discharge.

Icon flashing indicates the battery voltage is too low.

Indicates AC output for loads is enabled and inverter is

providing power to the connected loads.

Indicates AC output for loads is enabled but there is no power

provided from inverter. At this time, no battery and the utility are
avail-able. Only PV power exists but is not able to provide power
to the connected loads

Indicates overload.

Indicates PV energy generated.

Indicates generator.
Indicates generator is detected.

8.5 LCD button definition

Button Operation Function

ENTER/ON Short press. Enter query menu.

If it’s in query menu, press this button
to confirm selection or entry.
Press and hold the button for This hybrid inverter is able to provide
approximately 1 second when power to the connected loads via AC
the utility is detected or 3 output connector.
seconds without the utility.

ESC/OFF Short press. Return to previous menu.

Press and hold the button Turn off power to the loads.
until the buzzer continuously
sounds.

Up Short press. Select last selection or increase

value.
Down Short press. If it’s in query menu, press this button
to jump to next selection or decrease
value.
Mute alarm in standby mode or
battery mode.
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NOTE: If backlight shuts off, you may activate it by pressing any button. When an error occurs,
the buzzer will continuously sound. You may press any button to mute it.

8.6 LCD query menu operation

The display shows current contents that have been set. The displayed contents can be changed
in query menu via button operation. Press ‘Enter’ button to enter query menu. There are seven
query selections:
• Input voltage or frequency of AC input.
• Frequency, voltage, power or load percentage of AC output.
• Input voltage or power of PV input.
• Battery voltage or capability percentage.
• Frequency, voltage of generator input.
• Date and time.
• Today or total energy generated.

Setting Display Procedure

• Input voltage or frequency of AC input

Procedure

• Frequency, voltage, power or percentage of AC output

Procedure
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• Input voltage or power of PV input

Procedure

• Battery voltage or percentage

Procedure
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• Generator power
Procedure

• Date and time

Procedure
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• Today’s or total energy generated

Procedure

8.7 Operation Mode & Display

Below is only contained LCD display for grid-tie with backup mode (I). If you need to know other
operation mode with LCD display, please check with ABB.

Inverter mode with grid connected:

This inverter is connected to grid and working with DC/INV operation.

LCD Display Description

PV power is sufficient to charge

battery, provide power to loads,
and then feed into the grid.

PV power is sufficient to charge the

battery first. However, remaining PV
power is not sufficient to back up
the load. Therefore, remaining PV
power and the utility are supplying
power to the connected load.
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PV power is generated, but not

sufficient enough to charge battery
by itself. PV power and the utility are
charging battery at the same time.
And the utility is also supplying
power to the connected load.

This inverter is disabled to generate

power to the loads via AC out-put.
PV power is sufficient to charge
battery first. Remaining PV power
will feed in back to grid.

This inverter is disabled to generate

power to the loads via AC out-put.
PV power and utility are charging
battery at the same time because
of insufficient PV power.

This inverter is disabled to generate

power to the loads via AC out-put.
PV power is feeding power back to
the grid.

PV power is sufficient to provide

power to loads and feed power back
to the grid.
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PV power and utility are providing

power to the connected loads
because of insufficient PV power.

Inverter mode without grid connected:

This inverter is working with DC/INV operation and not connecting to the grid.

LCD Display Description

PV power is sufficient to charge

battery and provide power to the
connected loads.

PV is generated, but not sufficient

to power loads by itself. PV power
and battery are providing power to
the connected loads at the same
time.

Only battery power is available to

provide power to connected loads.
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Generator power is sufficient to

charge battery and provide power
to the connected loads.

PV power and generator power is

sufficient to charge battery and
provide power to the connected
loads.

Bypass mode:
The inverter is working without DC/INV operation and connecting to the loads.

LCD Display Description

Only utility is charging battery and

providing power to con-nected
loads.

Only utility is available to provide

power to connected loads.
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Standby mode:
The inverter is working without DC/INV operation and load connected.

LCD Display Description

This inverter is disabled on AC

output or even AC power output is
enabled, but an error occurs on AC
output. Only PV power is sufficient
to charge battery.

This inverter is disabled to generate

power to the loads via AC output. PV
power is not detected or available at
this moment. Only utility is available
to charge battery.

This inverter is disabled on AC

output or even AC power output is
enabled, but an error occurs on AC
output. Only generator power is
sufficient to charge battery.

If PV, battery, generator or utility

icons are flashing, it means they are
not within acceptable working
range. If they are not displayed, it
means they are not detected.
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8.8 Battery charging management

Charging Parameter Default Note

Value

Charging current 60A It can be adjusted via software

from 10Amp to 300Amp.

Floating charging voltage 54.0 Vdc It can be adjusted via software

(default) from 50Vdc to 60Vdc.

Max. absorption charging 56.0 Vdc It can be adjusted via software

voltage (default) from 50Vdc to 60Vdc.

Battery overcharge protection 62.0 Vdc

Charging process based on default U

setting. Bulk Voltage

Float Voltage
3 stages:
First – max. charging voltage
increases to 56V; Bulk Absorption Floating
time

Second- charging voltage will I

maintain at 56V until charging

current is down to 12 Amp;
Third- go to floating charging at 54V.

time

This inverter can connect to battery types of sealed lead acid battery, vented battery,
gel battery and lithium battery. The detail installation and maintenance explanations
of the external battery pack are provided in the manufacturer’s external battery pack
of manual

If using sealed lead acid battery, please set up the max. charging current according to
below formula:

The maximum charging current = Battery capacity (Ah) x 0.2

For example, if you are using 300 Ah battery, then, maximum charging current is 300 x
0.2=60 (A). Please use at least 50Ah battery because the settable minimum value of
charging current is 10A. If using AGM/Gel or other types of battery, please consult with
ABB for the details.
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Below is setting screen from the software:

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9 Maintenance
9.1 General conditions
Routine and periodic maintenance operations must only be only carried out by specialized
staff with knowledge of how to perform these tasks.

WARNING – Some inverter parts may be subject to hazardous voltages for the operator.
Before performing any work on the inverter, refer to “Inverter total de-energization and
safe access” paragraph on this manual to know all the necessary steps to safely operate
on the inverter.

WARNING – Avoid temporary repairs. All repairs should be carried out using only
genuine spare parts.

WARNING – The maintenance technician is to promptly report any anomalies.

WARNING – Always use personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the employer
and comply with local safety regulations.

FORBIDDEN – For cleaning, DO NOT use rags made of filamentary material or corrosive
products that may corrode the equipment or generate electrostatic charges.

FORBIDDEN – DO NOT allow the equipment to be used if problems of any kind are
found.

9.2 Inverter total de-energization and safe access

The purpose of this paragraph is to provide instructions for de-energize the MGS100-15kW
hybrid inverters in order to allow access to active parts inside the inverter. The procedure
describes the steps to perform a total isolation and thus includes operations on devices that
are located outside the hybrid inverter. The total isolation approach considers the disconnection
of the hybrid inverter from any possible voltage source to which the hybrid inverter may be
connected. The test of residual voltage potentially present inside the hybrid inverter is included
in this procedure. This procedure is intended exclusively to be used by skilled or trained persons
in accordance with safety standards EN 50110-1 and EN 50110-2 (CENELEC/CEN) or equivalent
standards. Furthermore, only these skilled or trained persons are permitted to carry out the
procedure.

9.2.1 Operator and maintenance personnel skills/prerequisites

WARNING – The customer has civil liability for the qualification and mental or physical
state of the personnel who interact with the equipment. They must always use the
personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the laws of the country of destination
and whatever is provided by their employer.
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ATTENTION – Personnel in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be

skilled for the described tasks and must reliably demonstrate their capacity to correctly
interpret what is described in the manual.

ATTENTION – For safety reasons, the installation must be performed by qualified

installers and/or licensed electricians in accordance with the existing regulations in
the country of installation and in accordance of all safety rules for performing electrical
works. The installers must have demonstrated skills and knowledge of the inverter’s
structure and operation.

FORBIDDEN – Maintenance operation carried out by a person who is NOT qualified,

is intoxicated, or on narcotics, is strictly forbidden.

The following job requirements and qualifications are required to operate on the inverter:

• Compliance with all legal standard in force in the installation country to perform the
electrical work described on this procedure.

9.2.2 Clothing and protection of personnel

The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are required to perform any intervention on
the hybrid inverter:

• Dielectric helmet EN397 – EN50365 (1000Vac-1500Vdc) with visor EN166 grade 8.

• Insulating composite gloves class 0 EN60903 (1000Vac-1500Vdc) resistant to electric arc

class 2 (7kA) EN61482-1-2 in combination with protective over glove in leather EN420 –
EN388.

• Work overall UNI EN 11612 A B1 C1 resistant to electric arc class 2 (7kA 1s.) CEI EN
61482-1-2.

• Safety shoes.

9.2.3 Safety equipment and tools

The following equipment and tools are required to perform any intervention on the hybrid inverter:

• Disconnect tool for DC side (PV) connectors

• Voltage detector (EN 61243-2) capable of 3kVdc and up to 1kVac.

• DC current clamp.

• Safety tags “work in progress, do not operate”.

• Padlocks.
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9.2.4 Inverter total de-energization and safe access procedure

Start Prepare for the work and identify the work

location and equipment
• Coordinate the activities with plant manager
• PPE check
• Equipment check

Wear PPE

Stop the hybrid inverter

Check the absence of dangerous voltage

on hybrid inverter chassis respect ground

MAIN AC DISCONNECT – PLANT SIDE

• Open the external main AC switch and generator main switch
• Apply LOTO on the external main AC switch and generator main switch

MAIN DC DISCONNECT – PLANT SIDE

• Open the external DC switches and battery SFU (if present)
• Apply LOTO on the external DC switches

MAIN AC DISCONNECT – INVERTER

• Open the internal main AC switch and generator main
switch (if present)
• Apply LOTO on the internal main AC switch and generator
main switch

MAIN DC DISCONNECT – INVERTER

• Open the internal DC switches and battery SFU
• Apply LOTO on the internal DC switches

REMOVE DC CABLES

CAPACITOR DISCHARGE
Wait for the time mentioned in the regulatory label

Perform the voltage absence verification test

Fill in the check list.

Issue the work permit and “walk the permit”
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9.3 Routine maintenance

To preserve long term proper operation of the inverter, you are advised to perform the routine
maintenance operations listed in this paragraph.

ATTENTION – Maintenance operations shall be performed only by qualified personnel

or ABB personnel (under a servicing contract). The maintenance schedule may vary
depending on the environmental conditions of the installation.

Routine maintenance

Anual visual inspections

• Check that the inverter is operating properly, without any alarm signals.

• Ensure all labels and safety symbols are visible.

• Check the integrity of the cables, connectors and cable glands outside
the inverter.

• Check that the environmental conditions have not changed dramatically

from those on installation.

• Check there are no obstacles (animals, insects, leaves or anything which could
reduce the heat exchanging capacity of the heat sink) at the top, at the bottom
and on the external arrays of cooling fan.

Annaul operations
• Check the tightening of the cable glands and the screw terminal blocks.

• Check the front covers is secured.

• Ensure all connectors of this hybrid inverter are cleaned all the time.

Annaul operations
• Clean the equipment; in particular, clean the side and top arrays of the cooling
fan assembly.

• Clean the solar panels, during the cool time of the day, whenever it is visibly
dirty.

• Before cleaning the solar panels, be sure to turn of the PV DC breakers.

WARNING – There are no user replaceable parts inside of the inverter. Do not attempt to
service the unit yourself.
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9.3.1 Battery maintenance

• Servicing of batteries should be performed of supervised by personnel knowledge about
batteries and the required precautions.

• Servicing and maintenance of batteries should be performed as per battery manufacturer

recommendations.

CAUTION – A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current.

CAUTION – Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.

CAUTION – Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin
and eyes. It may be toxic.

9.3.2 Hybrid inverter maintenance

• Clean the hybrid inverter air filters weekly.

• Open the hybrid inverter front and back plates monthly for visual inspection. This should be

performed by trained engineer.

9.4 Troubleshooting
When there is no information displayed in the LCD, please check if PV module, battery and grid
or generator connection is correctly connected.

Note: The warning and fault information can be recorded by remote monitoring software.

ATTENTION – Operations on the inverter to identify and address any faults may only be
performed by the installer or by qualified personnel.
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9.4.1 Warning list of the hybrid invertert

When a waring situation occurs, icon will flash and will display warning code. If there are
several codes, it will display in sequences. Please contact ABB when you couldn’t handle with
the warning situations.

Icon
Code Warning Event (Flashing) Warning Event

01 Line voltage high loss Grid voltage is too high.

02 Line voltage low loss Grid voltage is too low.

03 Line frequency high loss Grid frequency is too high.

04 Line frequency low loss Grid frequency is too low.

05 Line voltage loss for long time Grid voltage is higher than
253V.

07 Island detect Island operation is detected

08 Line waveform loss The waveform of grid is not

suitable for hybrid inverter

09 Line phase loss The phase of grid is not in

right sequence.

10 EPO detected EPO is open.

11 Overload Load exceeds rating value.

12 Over temperature The temperature is too high

inside.

13 Battery voltage low Battery discharges to low

alarm point.

14 Battery under voltage when grid Battery discharges to shutdown

is loss point.

15 Battery open Battery is not connected or

too low.

16 Battery under voltage when grid Battery stops discharging

is OK when the grid is OK.

21 Generator loss Generator wire is not detected.

22 Generator voltage loss Generator wire is detected

but voltage is too low.

23 Generator frequency loss Generator wire is detected

but frequency is too low.
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9.4.2 Fault reference codes of the hybrid inverter

When a fault occurs, the icon will flash as a reminder. See below for fault code for
reference.

Fault
code Fault event Possible cause What to do

01 Buss voltage over Surge • Restart the hybrid inverter.

• DC Bus Voltage more than • If the error message
500V (10S). remains, please contact
ABB.
• DC Bus Voltage more than
500V and 10V rise in 260 us.

02 Bus voltage PV or battery disconnected • Restart the hybrid inverter.

under suddenly.
• If the error message
• DC Bus Voltage lower than remains, please contact
250V in battery mode or line ABB.
mode (5S)

03 Bus soft start Internal components failed. Please contact ABB

time out
• Bus voltage soft start time
exceeds 20s

04 INV soft start Internal components failed. Please contact ABB

time out
• Inv voltage soft start time
exceeds 5s

05 INV over current Surge • Restart the hybrid inverter.

• Peak value of inverter current • If the error message
exceeds 65A (6.6ms) remains, please contact
ABB.
• Peak value of inverter current
exceeds 65A (1ms for per
20ms)

06 Over temperature Internal temperature is too high. • Check the ambient

temperature and fans.
• Maximum internal
temperature over 89 °C (10S) • If the error message
remains, please contact
ABB.

07 Relay fault Internal components failed. Please contact ABB.

• Grid input relay cannot be
disconnected or closed (200ms)

08 CT sensor fault Internal components failed. Please contact ABB.

• Inverter current or DC/DC
current sampling deviation
exceeds 50 points(20ms)
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09 Solar input power • Solar input driver damaged. • Please check if solar input
abnormal voltage is higher than
• Solar input power is too much 900V.
when voltage is more than
900V. • Please contact ABB.
• Solar voltage exceeds
900V(100ms)

11 Solar over current Surge • Restart the hybrid inverter.

• Solar current exceeds 25A • If the error message
(520us) remains, please contact
ABB.

12 GFCI fault Leakage current exceeds the limit. • Check the wire and panels
which may cause the
• The RMS value of leakage leakage.
current exceeds 150mA
(300ms). • If the error message
remains, please contact
• The transient value of leak-age ABB.
current exceeds 100mA (20ms).
• The transient value of leak-age
current exceeds 60mA (100ms).
• The transient value of leak-age
current exceeds 30mA (200ms).

13 PV ISO fault The resistance between PV and • Check the wire and panels
ground is too low. which may cause the
leakage.
• If the error message
remains, please contact
ABB.

14 INV DC current over Utility fluctuates • Restart the hybrid inverter.

• INV DC current exceeds 800mA • If the error message
in line mode (100ms) remains, please contact
ABB.

16 GFCI sensor fault GFCI sensor failed. Please contact ABB.

17 DSP & MCU Internal component failure or Please contact ABB.

communication loss firmware update failure.

18 DSP & MCU pro-tocol DSP and MCU firmware Please contact ABB.
incompatibility incompatibility.

22 Battery high volt-age Battery voltage exceeds the limit Check the battery voltage.
fault (62V) for 5s.
• If the error message
remains, please contact
ABB.
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23 Overload The hybrid inverter is loaded with Reduce the connected load
more than 110% load and time is by switching off some
up. equipment.

26 INV short Output short circuited. Check if wiring is connected

well and remove abnormal
• Inv voltage lower than 50V and load.
current exceeds 20A in battery
mode(100ms)

27 Fan lock Fain failed. Please contact ABB.

32 DC/DC over current Surge • Restart the hybrid inverter.

• Peak value of charge current • If the error message
exceeds 45A (Transformer remains, please contact
secondary side) (10ms) ABB.

33 INV voltage low Internal components failed. Please contact ABB.

• Inv voltage lower than 160V in
battery mode (5S)

34 INV voltage high Internal components failed. Please contact ABB.

• Inv voltage exceeds 280V
(200ms)

35 Wire connection Internal wires loosen. Please contact ABB.

fault

51 Transformer current Surge • Restart the hybrid inverter.

over • DCDC transformer current • If the error message
exceeds 100A (52us) remains, please contact
ABB.

52 Over temperature on Internal temperature is too high • Check the ambient

solar 1 temperature and fans.
• Solar1 temperature exceeds 79
(10S) • If the error message
remains, please contact
ABB.

53 Over temperature on Internal temperature is too high • Check the ambient

solar 2 temperature and fans.
• Solar2 temperature exceeds 79
(10S) • If the error message
remains, please contact
ABB.
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9.5 Verification of ground leakage

In the presence of anomalies or report of ground fault (where provided), there may be a ground
leakage from the PV generator (DC side).

To check this, measure the voltage between the positive pole and ground and between the
negative pole (of the PV generator) and ground using a voltmeter whose input accepts a
voltage sufficient for the dimensions of the photovoltaic generator.

9.5.1 Behavior of a system without leakage

Due to the capacitive effect of the PV generator, during the first moments that the volt-meter
is connected between one of the two poles and ground, it will measure a voltage of about
Voc/2, which will tend to stabilize to around 0V if there is no ground leakage, as shown in the
graph below:

V
+Vs

Voc t

-Vs

NOTE – The internal resistance of the voltmeter tends to zero the voltage present on the PV
generator due to the capacitive effect.

How to make the measurement:

(-)

(+)

Volt
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9.5.2 Behavior of a system with leakage

If the voltage measured between one of the two poles and ground does not tend to 0V and
stabilizes on a value, there is a ground leakage from the PV generator.

Example: When the measurement is made between positive pole and ground, a voltage of 200V
is measured.

200 V

300 V

This means that if the system is made up of 10 modules in series and each one supplies 50V,
the leakage can be located between the 4th and 5th PV module.

Va Vb

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V 50 V

(+) (-)

Va = voltage measured between + pole and = 200V

Vb = voltage measured between - pole and = 300V
In all measurements with, the ground of the inverter is indicated.
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9.6 Measuring the isolation resistance of the PV generator

WARNING – The operator must always use the personal protective equipment (PPE)
required by the laws of the country of destination and whatever is provided by their
employer.

To measure the isolation resistance of the PV generator compared to ground l, the two poles of
the PV generator must be short-circuited (using a suitable sized switch).

WARNING – Use of inappropriate sized switch could cause risk of fire or electric arc!
Use only 1500V rated switch!

IG

Once the short-circuit has been made, measure the isolation resistance (Riso) using a
megohmmeter positioned between the two shorted poles and ground (of the inverter).

IG

Mega

Inverter

If the measured isolation resistance (Riso) is less than 75 kOhm, the inverter may not connect
to the grid because of low isolation of the PV generator to ground.

ATTENTION – The isolation resistance can be affected by the environmental conditions

the PV generator is in (E.g.: PV modules wet from damp or rain), and there-fore the
measurement must be made immediately after the anomaly is detected.