Italy Facility

Via S. Giorgio, 642 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE INSTALLER

52028 Terranuova Bracciolini,
Italy
+39 055 9195 1 UNO-2.0-I-W / UNO-2.5-I-W
Camarillo Facility
740 Calle Plano
Camarillo, California, 93012
EN
United States
(805) 987-8741
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- UNO-2.0-2.5-I-W-OUTD-Installer EN Rev A (M000014AG)

TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions that must be fol-
lowed during installation and maintenance of the equipment.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This manual must be considered as an integral part of the equipment,
and must be available at all times to
everyone who interacts with the equipment.
The manual must always accompany the equipment,
even when it is transferred to another user.

Operators are under an obligation to read this manual and strictly

follow the instructions given in it,
because Power-One cannot be held responsible for damage caused
to people or property, or for damage to the equipment,
if the conditions described below are not complied with.

The customer is under an obligation to keep the industrial secret,

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and therefore the following documentation and its annexes

non may not be tampered with or modified, reproduced or transferred to
third parties, without the authorization of Power-One.

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1 - Introduction and general information

Conditions of warranty and supply
Warranty conditions are described in an appropriate certificate
supplied with the equipment. Moreover, the warranty conditions are
understood to be valid if the Client observes what is described in this
manual; any conditions deviating from those described below must be
explicitly agreed upon in the purchase order.

Power-one declares that the tool complies with legal provisions in force in the European
Economic Community and releases statements of compliance (may be consulted on
the www.power-one.com website or by sending a request to Service Power-One).

Exclusions from the supply

Power-one declines any responsibility in case standards for correct installation are not
adhered to and it is not liable for systems upstream or downstream of the equipment
supplied by it.
It is absolutely prohibited to make modifications to the equipment.
The Customer is entirely responsible for any modifications made to the system.

It is not possible to provide the multitudes of installations and environments

in which the tool will be installed; for this it is necessary to checked for:
adequate spaces, adapted to accept the tool; air noise produced as a
function of the environment; any conditions of flammability.

Power-one CANNOT be held responsible for defects or malfunctions

as a result of: improper use of the tool; alterations due to transportation
or special environmental conditions; lack of or improper maintenance;
tampering or poor repairs; use or installation done by non-qualified
people.

Power-one CANNOT be held responsible for disposal of: displays,

cables, batteries, accumulators etc. It is necessary that the Client
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provides, according to standards in force in the country of installation,

disposal of such substances that are potentially harmful to the
environment.

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Table of Contents

1 - Introduction and general information.............................................................................2

Conditions of warranty and supply......................................................................................................................2
Exclusions from the supply...................................................................................................................2 EN
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................................3
Reference number index.......................................................................................................................................6
Visual representation of the references...............................................................................................................6
The document and who it is for ...........................................................................................................................7
Purpose and structure of the document................................................................................................7
List of annexes .....................................................................................................................................7
Staff characteristics...............................................................................................................................7
Reference regulations ...........................................................................................................................................8
Symbols and signs.................................................................................................................................................9
Field of use, general conditions ........................................................................................................................10
Intended or allowed use......................................................................................................................10
Limits of the field of use.......................................................................................................................10
Improper or disallowed use ................................................................................................................10

2 - Characteristics........................................................................................................11
General conditions...............................................................................................................................................11
Models and range of equipment.........................................................................................................................12
Identification of the equipment and manufacturer...............................................................................12
Characteristics and technical data.....................................................................................................................13
Tightening torques...............................................................................................................................16
Overall dimensions..............................................................................................................................16
Bracket dimensions.............................................................................................................................17
Efficiency curves..................................................................................................................................................18
Power Derating.....................................................................................................................................................19
Power reduction due to environmental conditions..............................................................................19
Power reduction due to the input voltage............................................................................................19
Wind power system characteristics...................................................................................................................21
Equipment functions and components ...............................................................................................22
Topographic diagram of the equipment...............................................................................................24
Safeguards............................................................................................................................................................26
Anti-Islanding.......................................................................................................................................26
Ground fault in the wind turbine..........................................................................................................26
Other safeguards.................................................................................................................................26

3 - Safety and accident prevention.............................................................................27

Safety instructions and general information ....................................................................................................27
Hazardous areas and operations .......................................................................................................................28
Environmental conditions and risks.....................................................................................................28
Signs and Labels.................................................................................................................................28
Thermal hazard ..................................................................................................................................29
Clothing and protective devices for staff.............................................................................................29
Residual risks.......................................................................................................................................................30
Table of residual risks..........................................................................................................................30
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4 - Lifting and transport...............................................................................................31
General conditions...............................................................................................................................................31
Transport and handling .....................................................................................................................31
Lifting...................................................................................................................................................31
Unpacking and checking ....................................................................................................................31
List of components supplied................................................................................................................32
Equipment weight................................................................................................................................33

5 - Installation...............................................................................................................34
General conditions ..............................................................................................................................................34
Environmental checks.........................................................................................................................35
Installations above 2000 metres.........................................................................................................35
Installation site.....................................................................................................................................36
Wall/Pole mounting..............................................................................................................................................37
Operations preparatory to wind turbine connection........................................................................................38
Selection of differential protection downstream of the inverter .........................................................38
Inverter Components...........................................................................................................................................39
Grounding configuration of the DC inputs........................................................................................................40
Input connection to the wind turbine (DC Side)................................................................................................40
Output connection to the grid (AC side- EU version)......................................................................................41
Characteristics and dimensions of the line cable................................................................................41
Load protection switch (AC disconnect switch)..................................................................................42
Connection to the AC side terminal block...........................................................................................42
Output connection to the grid (AC side- US version)......................................................................................43
Characteristics and dimensions of the line cable................................................................................43
Connection to the AC side terminal block...........................................................................................44
Main board.............................................................................................................................................................45
Connection of the signals to the main board....................................................................................................46
Connection of the frequency input signal............................................................................................46
Serial Communication connection (RS485)........................................................................................46
Procedure for connection to a monitoring system..............................................................................47
Serial monitoring systems (RS485)....................................................................................................48
Monitoring system using the radiomodule..........................................................................................49
Configurable relay connection.............................................................................................................49
Remote control connection.................................................................................................................51
Setting the country grid standard and display language................................................................................52
Saving the country grid standard and display language.....................................................................53
Loading the power curve into the inverter........................................................................................................53

6 - Instruments..............................................................................................................56
General conditions ..............................................................................................................................................56
Display and keyboard..........................................................................................................................................57
Description of display symbols and fields...........................................................................................57
Description of the keyboard................................................................................................................58

7 - Operation.................................................................................................................59
General conditions ..............................................................................................................................................59
Monitoring and data transmission.....................................................................................................................60
User interface mode............................................................................................................................60
Types of data available........................................................................................................................60
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Commissioning.....................................................................................................................................................61
Display access and settings................................................................................................................63
Dynamic behaviour of the display.......................................................................................................63

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LED behaviour......................................................................................................................................................64
Specifications on operation of the LEDs.............................................................................................65
GFI LED...............................................................................................................................................65
Description of the menus....................................................................................................................................66
Using the panel keys...........................................................................................................................66
Statistics Menu....................................................................................................................................67
Settings Menu......................................................................................................................................69
Information menu................................................................................................................................73 EN
AUTOTEST procedure conforming to standard CEI 0-21................................................................................74
Performing the tests that may be conducted using the menu appearing on the display...................74

8 - Maintenance............................................................................................................76
General conditions ..............................................................................................................................................76
Routine maintenance..........................................................................................................................77
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................77
Alarm Messages..................................................................................................................................78
Storage and dismantling ....................................................................................................................................84
Storage of the equipment or prolonged stop......................................................................................84
Dismantling, decommissioning and disposal......................................................................................84
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Reference number index
01, bracket 09, AC output terminal block
02, inverter 10, DC input terminal block
03, locking screw 11, anti-condensation valve
04, front cover 12, display
05, mainboard 13, keyboard
06, utility cable glands 14, LED panel
07, DC cable gland 15, dissipator
08, AC cable gland 16 fuse holder

Visual representation of the references

14

12

13
15

01
04 02

10 03
07 05
16
09
08
06
11
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The document and who it is for
Purpose and structure of the document
This operating and maintenance manual is a valid guide that will enable
you to work safely and carry out the operations necessary for keeping EN
the equipment in good working order.

The document was originally written in ITALIAN; therefore, in the event of

inconsistencies or doubts please ask the manufacturer for the original document.

List of annexes
In addition to this operating and maintenance manual, (if applicable or
on request) the following attached documentation are available:
- declaration of conformity
- quick installation guide
- warranty

WARNING: Part of the information given in this document is taken from the original
documents of the suppliers. This document contains only the information considered
necessary for the use and routine maintenance of the equipment.

Staff characteristics
The customer must make sure the operator has the necessary skill and training to do
his/her job. Staff in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be skilled,
aware and mature for the described tasks and must have the reliability to correctly
interpret what is described in the manual.

For Safety reason only a qualified electrician, who has received training and / or has
demostrated skills and knowledge in construction and in operation of this unit, can
install this inverter.

The installation is done by qualified installers and/or licensed electrician according to

the applicable local code regulations

The employment of a person who is NOT qualified, is drunk or on narcotics, has a

prosthetic mitral valve or a pacemaker is strictly forbidden.

The customer is civilly liable for the qualification and mental or physical condition of
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the persons who interact with the equipment. They must always use the personal pro-
tective equipment provided for by the laws of the country of destination and whatever
is provided by their employer.
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Reference regulations
The reference standards complied with in the design and manufacture of the equipment are described below.

• 2006/95/EC Low-voltage directive (ex 73/23/EEC).

• 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, Italian

Legislative Decree D.Lgs. 6/11/2007 no. 194 (ex 89/336/EEC).

• EN 50178:1997 Electronic equipment for use in power installations

• IEC EN 62109-1: 2011 Safety of power converters for use in

photovoltaic power systems. Part 1: General requirements.

• EN 61000-6-2:2005 Generic standards - Immunity for industrial

environments

• EN 61000-6-3:2007 Generic standards - Emission standard for

residential, commercial and light-industrial environments

• EN 61000-3-12:2005 Limits - Limits for harmonic currents produced

by equipment connected to public low-voltage systems with input
current > 16 A and <= 75 A per phase

• EN 61000-3-11:2000 Limits - Limitation of voltage changes,

voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems
- Equipment with rated current <= 75 A and subject to conditional
connection

• AS/NZS 3100:2009 Approval and test specification – General

requirements for electrical equipment

• AS/NZS 60950.1:2011 Information technology equipment - Safety

Part 1: General requirements

• ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems - Requirements .

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Symbols and signs
Table: Symbols
In the manual and/or in some cases on the equipment, the danger or hazard
zones are indicated with signs, labels, symbols or icons.
This points out that it is mandatory to consult the manual or original
document, which must be available for future use and must not be
EN
damaged in any way.
Generic hazard - Important safety information. This points out opera-
tions or situations in which staff must be very careful.

Hazardous voltage - This points out operations or situations in which

staff must be very careful due to hazardous voltage.

Hot parts - This points out a hazard due to the presence of heated areas
or in any case areas that have hot parts (danger of burns).

This points out that the examined area must not be entered or that the
described operation must not be carried out.

This points out that the equipment must not be worked on by anyone
with a pacemaker, prosthetic mitral valve or prosthesis with electronic
circuits.
This points out that it is mandatory to carry out the described operations
using the clothing and/or personal protective equipment provided by the
employer.
This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according to
IP20 IP65 IEC standard 70-1 (EN 60529 June 1997).

Point of connection for grounding protection.

This indicates the allowed temperature range

This indicates the risk of electric shock. Time need to discharge stored
energy: 5/10 minutes
5

Respectively direct current and alternating current

Isolating transformer present or not present

Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC)

This indicates the centre of gravity of the equipment.
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Field of use, general conditions
Power-One accepts no liability for damage of any kind that could arise
from incorrect or careless operations.

The equipment must not be used for any purpose other than its intended field of use.
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 indications in
this manual and attached documents.

Intended or allowed use

This equipment is a multistring inverter designed to:
transform a direct current (DC)
from a rectifier for use on wind turbines
into an alternating current (AC)
suitable to be fed into the public distribution grid.

Limits of the field of use

The operating current dispersed during normal operation must not exceed the limits
indicated in the technical specifications.
Only one rectifier for use on wind turbines can be connected to the inverter input (do
not connect batteries or other power sources).
The inverter can be connected to the distribution grid in qualified countries only.
The inverter can only be used only if all the technical characteristics are observed.

Improper or disallowed use

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO:
• Install the equipment in environments with particular fire risk or with adverse or inap-
propriate environmental conditions (temperature and humidity).
• Use the equipment with safety devices not working or disabled.
• Use the equipment or parts of the equipment by connecting it to other machinery or
equipment, unless expressly foreseen.
IP65 • Modify the operating parameters that are not accessible to the operator and/or parts
of the equipment to vary the performance or change its isolation.
• Clean the equipment with corrosive products that may corrode parts or generate
electrostatic charges.
• Use or install the equipment or parts of it without having read and correctly understo-
od the contents of the operating and maintenance manual.
• Warm or dry rags and clothes on parts with a raised temperature. In addition to being
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dangerous, doing so would compromise component ventilation and cooling.

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General conditions
The description of the characteristics of the equipment allows its main
components to be identified, to refine the technical terminology used in
the manual.

The Characteristics chapter contains information about the models, the

composition of the equipment, the characteristics and technical data, the
overall dimensions and the identification of the equipment.

This manual should be read in chronological order as established by the manufacturer

and the reader assumes responsibility for failure to do so. All the information is
given considering each time that the information of the preceding chapters has been
acknowledged.

In some cases, there may be a need to separately document the

operation of the software or attach supplementary documentation to this
manual for more qualified professional persons.
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Models and range of equipment
The specific models of inverter that this manual deals with are divided
into two groups according to their maximum output power (2 kW or 2.5
kW).

The choice of inverter model must be made by a qualified technician who knows about
the installation conditions, the devices that will be installed outside the inverter and
possible integration with an existing system.

• 2.0 kW Single-phase MODELS

UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W: Universal Standard Version
UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-US-W: US Version

• 2.5 kW Single-phase MODELS

UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W: Universal Standard Version
UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-US-W: US Version

Identification of the equipment and manufacturer

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

The plates affixed to the equipment must NOT be removed, damaged, stained, hidden,
etc., for any reason whatsoever.

Made in Italy

AURORA
® DIN V VDE 0126-1-1
PROTECTIVE CLASS: I
MODEL:
WIND INVERTER UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W

VDC max 500 V VAC nom 230 V 1Ø

VDC min 90 V f nom 50 Hz
VDC MPP 200 - 470 V PAC nom (cosφ =1) 2000 W @ 50 °C amb.
I DC max 12.5 A I AC max 10.5 A
I SC max 15 A

N.B. The plates must NOT be IP65

hidden by external objects and -25 to + 60 °C
-13 to +140 °F
5 minutes

parts (rags, boxes, equipment, ®

etc.); they must be cleaned Made in Italy

AURORA
® DIN V VDE 0126-1-1

periodically and must always be

PROTECTIVE CLASS: I
MODEL:
WIND INVERTER UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W

visible. VDC max 500 V VAC nom 230 V 1Ø

VDC min 90 V f nom 50 Hz
VDC MPP 200 - 470 V PAC nom (cosφ =1) 2500 W @ 45 °C amb.
I DC max 12.8 A I AC max 12.5 A
I SC max 15 A

IP65
-25 to + 60 °C 5 minutes
-13 to +140 °F
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Characteristics and technical data
Table: Technical Data UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W
Input
Absolute Maximum DC Input Voltage (Vmax,abs) 500 V
Operating DC Input Voltage Range (Vdcmin...Vdcmax) 90...500 V
Input Voltage Range at Full Power (Vpf,min...Vpf,max) 200...470 V EN
Power limitation at 12.5 Amax Power limitation at 12.8 Amax
for 90 V≤Vdc≤200 V for 90 V≤Vdc≤200 V
DC Power Limitation
Derating from MAX to Null Derating from MAX to Null
[470V≤Vdc≤500V] [470V≤Vdc≤500V]
Maximum DC Input Current (Idcmax) 12.5 A 12.8 A
Maximum Input Short Circuit Current 15.0 A
Screw terminal block
DC Connection Type
Cable gland
Input Protection
Reverse Polarity Protection No
Input Over Voltage Protection - Varistor 2
Isolation Control According to local standard
Output Side
AC Grid Connection Type Single phase
Rated AC Power (Pacr) 2000 W 2500 W
Maximum AC Output Power (Pacmax) 2200 W (4) 2750 W (5)
Rated AC Grid Voltage (Vacr) 230 V
AC Voltage Range 180...264 V (1)
Maximum AC Output Current (Iac,max) 10.0 A 12.0 A
Rated Output Frequency (fr) 50 Hz
Output Frequency Range (fmin...fmax) 47...53 Hz (2)
Nominal Power Factor (Cosphiac,r) > 0.990
Total Current Harmonic Distortion < 2%
AC Connection Type Screw terminal block
Output Protection
Anti-Islanding Protection According to local standard
Maximum AC Overcurrent Protection 15.0 A
Output Overvoltage Protection - Varistor 2 (L - N / L - PE)
Operating Performance
Maximum Efficiency (ηmax) 96.3%
Stand-by Consumption < 8.0 W (3)
Communication
Wired Local Monitoring PVI-USB-RS485_232 (opt.), PVI-DESKTOP (opt.)
Remote Monitoring PVI-AEC-EVO (opt.), AURORA-UNIVERSAL (opt.)
Wireless Local Monitoring PVI-DESKTOP (opt.) with PVI-RADIOMODULE (opt.)
User Interface Graphic display
Environmental
-25...+60°C (-13...+ 140°F) -25...+60°C (-13...+ 140°F)
Ambient Temperature Range with derating with derating
above 50°C (122°F) above 45°C (113°F)
Noise Emission < 50 db(A) @ 1 m
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Maximum Operating Altitude without Derating 2000 m / 6560 ft

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Table: Technical Data UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W
Physical
Environmental Protection Rating IP 65
Cooling Natural
Dimensions (H x W x D) 518mm x 367mm x 161mm / 20.4” x 14.4” x 6.3”
Weight < 17 kg / 37.4 lb
Safety
Isolation Level High frequency transformer
Marking CE
EN 50178, AS/NZS3100, AS/NZS 60950, EN61000-6-1,
Safety and EMC Standard
EN61000-6-3, EN61000-3-11, EN61000-3-12
Enel Guideline (CEI 0-21 + Attachment A70 Terna)(6), VDE
Grid Standard 0126-1-1,
VDE-AR-N 4105 , G83/1, EN 50438, RD1663, AS 4777
(7)

Available Product Variants

Standard UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W

Table: Technical Data UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-US-W UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-US-W

Input
Absolute Maximum DC Input Voltage (Vmax,abs) 500 V
Operating DC Input Voltage Range (Vdcmin...
90...500 V
Vdcmax)
Input Voltage Range at Full Power (Vfp,min...
200...470 V
Vfp,max)
Power limitation at 12.5 Amax Power limitation at 12.8 Amax
for 90 V≤Vdc≤200 V for 90 V≤Vdc≤200 V
DC Power Limitation
Derating from MAX to Null Derating from MAX to Null
[470V≤Vdc≤500V] [470V≤Vdc≤500V]
Maximum DC Input Current (Idcmax) 12.5 A 12.8 A
Maximum Input Short Circuit Current 15.0 A
Screw terminal block
DC Connection Type
Cable gland
Input Protection
Reverse Polarity Protection No
Input Over Voltage Protection - Varistor 2
Isolation Control According to local standard
Output Side 208 V 240 V 277 V 208 V 240 V 277 V
AC Grid Connection Type Single phase / Split phase
Rated AC Power (Pacr) 2000 W 2500 W
Maximum AC Output Power (Pacmax) 2200 W 2750 W
Rated AC Grid Voltage (Vacr) 208 V 240 V 277 V 208 V 240 V 277 V
183...228 211...264 244...304 183...228 211...264 244...304
AC Voltage Range
V V V V V V
Maximum AC Output Current (Iac,max) 10.0 A 10.0 A 9.0 A 12.0 A 12.0 A 10.5 A
Rated Output Frequency (fr) 60 Hz
Output Frequency Range (fmin...fmax) 59.3...60.5 Hz(2)
Nominal Power Factor (Cosphiac,r) > 0.990
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Total Current Harmonic Distortion < 2%

AC Connection Type Screw terminal block

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Table: Technical Data UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-US-W UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-US-W
Output Protection 208 V 240 V 277 V 208 V 240 V 277 V
Anti-Islanding Protection According to local standard
Maximum AC Overcurrent Protection 15.0 A 15.0 A 12.0 A 15.0 A
Output Overvoltage Protection - Varistor 2 (L1 - L2 / L1 - PE)
Operating Performance
Maximum Efficiency (ηmax) 96.3%
Stand-by Consumption < 8.0 W(3) EN
Communication
Wired Local Monitoring PVI-USB-RS485_232 (opt.), PVI-DESKTOP (opt.)
Remote Monitoring PVI-AEC-EVO (opt.), AURORA-UNIVERSAL (opt.)
Wireless Local Monitoring PVI-DESKTOP (opt.) with PVI-RADIOMODULE (opt.)
User Interface Graphic display
Environmental
-25...+60°C (-13...+ 140°F) -25...+60°C (-13...+ 140°F)
Ambient Temperature Range with derating above 50°C with derating above 45℃
(122°F) (113°F)
Noise Emission < 50 dB(A) @ 1 m
Maximum Operating Altitude without Derating 2000 m / 6560 ft
Physical
Environmental Protection Rating NEMA 4X
Cooling Natural
Dimensions (H x W x D) 518mm x 367mm x 161mm / 20.4” x 14.4” x 6.3”
Weight < 17 kg / 37.4 lb
Safety
Isolation Level High frequency transformer
Marking cCSAus
Safety and EMC Standard UL 1741, CSA - C22.2 N. 107.1-01
Grid Standard IEEE 1547 and Hawaii variant
Available Product Variants
Standard UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-US-W UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-US-W

1. The AC voltage range may vary depending on the specific country grid standard
2. The Frequency range may vary depending on the specific country grid standard
3. Consumption in Sleep Mode < 0.6W
4. Limited to 2000 W for Germany
5. Limited to 2500 W for Germany
6. From the dates of application, restricted to systems ≤3kW
7. Restricted to systems ≤3.68kVA
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Tightening torques
To maintain the IP65 protection of the system and for optimal installa-
tion, the following tightening torques must be used:

Front cover screws 04 2.2 Nm

AC cable gland 08 M25 5.0 Nm
Service cable glands 06 M20 2.7 Nm
AC output terminal block09 6 mm2 1.5 Nm
Signals terminal blocks 0.25 Nm
DC Input terminal block 10 1.5 Nm
DC cable gland 07 M25 5.0 Nm

Overall dimensions
The overall dimensions are expressed in millimetres and inches.

36
7m
m
- 1
4,4
”
518 mm - 20,4”

6, mm
1
3”
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Bracket dimensions
The overall dimensions are expressed in millimetres and inches.

295mm / 11.61’’ EN
220mm / 8.66’’

53mm / 2.09’’
307mm / 12.09’’
482mm / 18.98’’
110mm / 4.33’’

18.5mm / 0.73’’
50mm / 1,97’’
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Efficiency curves
The equipment was designed in compliance with energy saving stan-
dards, to avoid waste and unnecessary leakage.
The manufacturer has taken into due consideration the current energy
saving standards in Italy.
Graphs of the efficiency curves of all models of inverter described in this
manual are shown below.

The efficiency curves are linked to technical parameters that are continually being
developed and improved and should therefore be considered approximate.

UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W
UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-US-W

100%

98%

96%

94%

92%

90%

88%

86%

84% 200Vdc

325Vdc
82%
425Vdc
80%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
% of Rated Output Power

UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W
UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-US-W
100%

98%

96%

94%

92%

90%

88%

86%

84% 200Vdc

325Vdc
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82%
425Vdc
80%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
% of Rated Output Power

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Power Derating
In order to allow inverter operation in safe thermal and electrical condi-
tions, the unit automatically reduces the value of the power fed into the
grid.
Power derating can take place due to adverse environmental conditions
or due to unsuitable input voltage values. EN

The conditions for power reduction due to environmental conditions and input voltage
can also occur at the same time, but the power reduction will always relate to the lower
value measured.

Power reduction due to environmental conditions

The power reduction value and the inverter temperature at which it oc-
curs depend on the ambient temperature and on many operating para-
meters. Example: input voltage, grid voltage and power available from
the photovoltaic field.
The inverter can therefore reduce the power during certain periods of
the day according to the value of these parameters.

Power reduction due to the input voltage

The graphs show the automatic reduction of supplied power when input
voltage values are too high or too low.

UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W UNO-2.0-OUTD-I - Pout Vs Vin

UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-US-W
3000

2750

2500

2250
Pout (W)

2000

1750

1250 Vin [V]

1000

750

500

250
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

Vin (V) Pout 110% [W]

Pout 100% [W]
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UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W
UNO-2.5-OUTD-I - Pout Vs Vin
UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-US-W
3000

2750

2500

2250

Pout (W)
2000

1750

1250 Vin [V]

1000

750

500

250
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

Vin (V) Pout 110% [W]

Pout 100% [W]
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2
Wind power system characteristics
A wind power system is a set of components (hydraulic, mechanical and
electrical) which combine to convert wind energy into a directly usable
energy form. In Wind Electric Conversion Systems (WECS), wind ener-
gy is converted into electricity with a conversion system known as a
Wind Turbine Generator. EN

Turbina
VENTO Eolica Rettificatore
e
Generatore

A WECS for Mini and Micro wind power systems normally comprises:
• Wind Turbine
A hydrodynamic device which converts wind energy into mechanical
energy. The turbine is equipped with a number of blades (usually 2 or 3)
coupled to a driveshaft. This can either be horizontal or vertical: these
configurations are referred to as HAWT (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine)
and VAWT (Vertical Axis Wind Turbine).

• Generator
The generator converts the mechanical power furnished by the turbine
into electricity. Mini wind power systems normally use a synchronous
permanent magnet generator (PMG). The voltage produced by the PMG
has an amplitude and frequency that depends on the rotational speed of
the turbine. Thus, before being connected to the power distribution grid,
this generated power must first be transformed to have a fixed amplitude
and frequency compatible with the grid.

• Rectifier
The rectification unit rectifies and filters the alternating current (AC), thus
producing a direct current (DC) output.

• Inverter
The conversion from direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC),
compatible with grid standards, is efficiently carried out by the inverter.
When connected in parallel with the grid, the alternating current from the
inverter flows directly into the domestic distribution circuit, which is in
turn connected to the public distribution grid.
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Equipment functions and components
Data transmission and control
The inverter, or a network of several inverters, can also be monitored
remotely through an advanced communications system based on an
RS-485 serial interface. The range of optional Power-One devices that
can be connected to this communication line allow the device to be mo-
nitored locally or remotely via internet access.
In addition, and again as an option, it is possible to use a radio moni-
toring system by installing the “PVI-Radiomodule” radio board on the
inverter itself in order to have a remote data visualization terminal with a
wireless connection.

Radio module
The radio module board is an accessory that is used to add a radio com-
munication line to the inverter. It can be used in parallel to the RS-485
line for data transmission to the monitoring device.

Configurable Relays
The inverter has a configurable switching relay that can be used in va-
rious working configurations that are set using a dedicated menu. A typi-
cal example of application is switching of the contact when an alarm is
triggered.

Remote on/off switching

This command can be used to disconnect/connect the inverter to the
grid via an external (remote) command.
This function must be enabled in the relevant menu and if it is operating,
the connection of the inverter on the grid, besides being dictated by the
presence of normal parameters, also depends on the external switching
on/off control.

Input poles grounding

The inverter circuit type “isolated by a high-frequency transformer” al-
lows one of the two DC input poles (positive or negative) to be grounded
by means of special wiring located inside the inverter.
It is also possible to have both the input DC poles “floating” and as such
not grounded.

Stand by Mode
This function allows the inverter to remain on and connected to the grid
even with an input voltage of less than 70Vdc. It is particularly useful in
conditions of low wind and when the wind is variable and would cause
continuous connection and disconnection to the grid. Instead, with this
function, the inverter starts to deliver power as soon as the input voltage
exceeds 80 Vdc without having to repeat the grid connection sequence.
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The time during which the inverter remains in this state can be set by
accessing the Settings menu and activating the time for Input Undervol-
tage Protection (TprotUV). If within the set time the conditions to export

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power to the grid (i.e. Vin>80Vdc) do not occur again, the inverter di-
sconnects from the grid and goes into SLEEP Mode.

Sleep Mode
This function turns the inverter off completely and the power absorption
is reduced to a minimum (0.6W).
In this mode, the inverter allows display of the information available even
in the absence of input voltage and therefore in the absence of sufficient
EN
wind. In fact, the display can be “woken up” by pressing any button on
the display, except for ESC.
After 30 seconds of inactivity the display will once again switch off au-
tomatically.
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Topographic diagram of the equipment
This diagram summarises inverter operation.
The main blocks are the DC-DC input converter (called "booster") and
the DC-AC output inverter. Both work at a high switching frequency,
which means they are small and relatively light.
This inverter is equipped with a high frequency transformer, that is to say
with galvanic isolation of the primary (DC side) from the secondary (AC
side), while maintaining very high performance in terms of energy yield
and exportation. This type of circuit allows for grounding of the inputs,
both positive and negative, where required by the solar panel type used
or by the rules in the country of installation.
Thanks to the high efficiency and the large heat dissipation system, ope-
ration at maximum power is guaranteed over a wide range of ambient
temperatures without the use of external cooling fans.
The inverter is controlled by two independent DSPs (Digital Signal Pro-
cessors) and a central microprocessor.
Connection to the power grid is thus kept under control by two indepen-
dent monitors, in full compliance with electrical standards both regarding
power supply to the systems and regarding safety.
The inverter is already equipped with all the protections necessary for
safe operation and compliance with the standards.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM OF UNO-2.0-I-W AND UNO-2.5-I-W

MPPT HF INVERTER LINE GRID PARALLEL

(DC/DC) TRANSFORMER BULK CAPS (DC/AC) FILTER RELAY
+
-L

IN

-N
-

- PE

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RS485
+ T/R
- T/R
RTN

DC/DC DC/AC
DSP DSP REMOTE CONTROL
CONTR. CONTR.
+R
-R

WIND SPEED INPUT

µP
WT (+) ALARM
OPTO N.C
ISOLATOR
WT (-) N.O
C
Characteristics

CONTROL CIRCUIT
2

EN
 Characteristics
2
Safeguards
Anti-Islanding
In the event of a local grid outage by the electricity company, or when
the equipment is switched off for maintenance operations, the inverter
must be physically disconnected safely, to ensure protection of people
working on the grid, all in accordance with related national standards
and laws. To prevent possible off-grid operation, the inverter has an au-
tomatic protective disconnection system called “Anti-Islanding”.

Ground fault in the wind turbine

The WIND version of the UNO inverter envisages various DC input
grounding configurations, in particular:

“Negative Ground” or “Positive Ground” operation

The safeguarding circuit monitors the grounding connection of the po-
sitive or negative terminal constantly (see the paragraph “Grounding
configuration of DC inputs” for further details). If the leakage current is
higher than 900mA (non-modifiable default value) the red LED on the
GFI display lights up, but the inverter continues to export energy to the
grid. If the current is sufficient to trip the fuse (1A), a message indicating
“GFI fuse Open” will be notified in the events log and the inverter will
disconnect from the grid.

“Floating” operation
The safeguard circuit is disabled. The inverter shows the “Sys. Un-
grounded” message on the display. Even in the case of high leakage the
inverter will continue to export energy to the grid.

Other safeguards
The inverter is equipped with additional safeguards to ensure safe ope-
ration in any circumstance. These safeguards include:
- Constant monitoring of grid voltage to ensure that voltage and fre-
quency values remain within operating limits;
- Internal temperature control to automatically limit the power when ne-
cessary to ensure that the unit does not overheat (derating).

The numerous control systems determine a redundant structure to ensure safe ope-
ration.
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3 - Safety and accident prevention EN

Safety instructions and general information

The equipment has been manufactured in accordance with the strictest
accident-prevention regulations and supplied with safety devices
suitable for the protection of components and operators.

For obvious reasons, it is not possible to anticipate the great number of installations
and environments in which the equipment will be installed; it is therefore necessary
for the customer to appropriately inform the manufacturer about particular installation
conditions.

Power-one accepts no liability for failure to comply with the instructions

for correct installation are cannot be held responsible for the systems
upstream or downstream of the equipment it has supplied.

It is essential to provide operators with correct information. They must therefore read
and comply with the technical information given in the manual and in the attached
documentation.

The instructions given in the manual do not replace the safety devices
and technical data for installation and operation stuck on the product,
1 TRAINING and they certainly do not replace the safety regulations in force in the
2 country of installation and common sense rules.
The manufacturer is willing to train staff, at its premises or on site, in
accordance with conditions to be set out in the contract.

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

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

Liabilities arising from commercial components are delegated to the

respective manufacturers.
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 Safety and accident prevention
3
Hazardous areas and operations
Environmental conditions and risks
The equipment can be installed outdoors, but only in environmental
conditions that do not prevent its regular operation. These
conditions are reported on the thecnical data and on installation
chapter.

Power-One CANNOT be held responsible for disposal of the

equipment: displays, cables, batteries, accumulators, etc., and therefore
the customer must dispose of these substances, which are potentially
harmful to the environment, in accordance with the regulations in force
in the country of installation.

The same precautions should be adopted for dismantling the

equipment.

The equipment is not equipped to operate in environments that have particular

flammability or explosive conditions.

The customer and/or installer must appropriately train operators or

anyone who may come near the equipment, and highlight, if necessary
with notices or other means, the hazardous areas or operations at risk
if required: magnetic fields, hazardous voltages, high temperatures,
possibility of discharges, generic hazard, etc.

Signs and Labels

The labels attached to the equipment must absolutely NOT be removed, damaged,
dirtied, hidden, etc.

The labels must be cleaned regularly and kept visible at all times, that
is, they must NOT be hidden with objects and extraneous parts (rags,
boxes, equipment, etc.)
The technical data shown in this manual do not in any case replace
those shown on the labels attached to the equipment.
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3
Thermal hazard
WARNING: removal of guards or covers is allowed only 10 minutes
after the voltage has been removed; ; this is to let components cool
down and allow any electrostatic charges and parasitic voltages to be
10 min discharged.
EN
When the equipment has just been switched, it may have hot parts, as a
result of overheating of the surfaces at temperature (e.g.: transformers,
accumulators, coils, etc.) so be careful where you touch.

In the event of fire, use CO2 foam extinguishers and use auto extraction systems to
fight fire in closed environments.

Clothing and protective devices for staff

Power-One has eliminated sharp edges and corners, but in some cases
it is not possible to do anything, and we therefore advise wearing the
clothing and personal protective devices provided by the employer.

Staff must not wear clothes or accessories that can start fires or generate electrostatic
charges or, in gener, clothing that can impede personal safety.

All operations on the equipment should be performed with suitably insu-

lated clothes and instruments.
E.g.: Insulated gloves (class 0, category RC)

Maintenance operations must be carried out with the equipment discon-

nected from the grid and from the photovoltaic generator.

Staff must NOT go near the equipment with bare feet or wet hands.

The maintenance technician must in any case make sure no one else
can switch on or operate the equipment during the maintenance opera-
tions, and must report any anomaly or damage due to wear or ageing so
that the correct safety conditions can be restored.

The installer or maintenance technician must always pay attention to the

work environment, so that it is well lit and has sufficient spaces to ensure
they have an escape route.

In the installation, consider or make sure the noise emitted based on

the environment is not such that it exceeds thresholds allowed by law
(less than 80 dBA).
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 Safety and accident prevention
3
Residual risks
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.

Table of residual risks

RISK ANALYSIS AND DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED REMEDY

Noise pollution due to installation in unsuitable environments or where Reassess the environment or the
staff work permanently. place of installation.
Suitable local ventilationthat does not cause overheating of the equipment Restore suitable ambient
and is sufficient not to create discomfort to people in the room. conditions and air the room.
External weather conditions, such as water seepage, low temperatures, Maintain ambient conditions
high humidity, etc. suitable for the system.
Overheating of surfaces at temperature (transformers, accumulators, Use suitable protective equipment
coils, etc. ) can cause burns. Also be careful not to block the cooling or wait for the parts to cool down
slits or systems of the equipment. before switching on the equipment.
Inadequate cleaning: compromises cooling and does not allow the Clean the equipment, labels and
safety labels to be read. work environment adequately.
Accumulation of electrostatic energy can generate hazardous Ensure the devices have
discharges. discharged their energy before
working on them.
Inadequate training of staff. Ask for a supplementary course.

During installation, temporarily mounting the equipment or its components Be careful about and disallow
may be risky. access to the installation area.
Accidental disconnections of the quick-fit connectors with the equipment Be careful about and disallow
in operation, or wrong connections, may generate electric arcs access to the installation area.
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4 - Lifting and transport
General conditions
EN
Some recommendation apply only to large size product or multiple small size packings.

Transport and handling

Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with
by suitable ways and means for protecting the components (in particular,
the electronic components) from violent shocks, humidity, vibration, etc.
During handling, do not make any sudden or fast movements that
can create dangerous swinging.

Lifting
Power-One usually stores and protects individual components by
suitable means to make their transport and subsequent handling easier,
but as a rule it is necessary to turn to the experience of specialized staff
in change of loading and unloading the components.
Where indicated and/or where there is a provision, eyebolts or handles,
which can be used as anchorage points, are inserted and/or can be
inserted.
The ropes and means used for lifting must be suitable for bearing
the weight of the equipment.
Do not lift several units or or parts of the equipment at the same time,
unless otherwise indicated.

Unpacking and checking

We remind you that the packaging elements (cardboard, cellophane,
staples, adhesive tape, straps, etc.) may cause cuts and/or injuries if not
handled with care. They should be removed by suitable means and not
left in the hands of irresponsible people (e.g., children).
The components of the packaging 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
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and make sure all the components are present.

If you find any defects or damage, stop unpacking and consult the
carrier, and also promptly inform the Service Power-One.
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4
List of components supplied
Table: Components supplied with the equipment

Components available for all models Quantity

Connector for connection of the configurable relay 2

Connector for connection of the communication and 2

control signals

Male key TORX TX25 1

Two-hole gasket for M20 signal cable glands and co- 2+2
ver

Bracket for wall mounting 1

Bolts and screws for wall mounting 3

Lock screws 03 for fastening of the inverter to the bra- 1

cket

Bracket and screws for AC connector lead sealing 1

User manual and CD-ROM 1

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4
Equipment weight
Mass (weight in kg) UNO-2.0 / UNO-2.5: 17 kg
Lifting points: 2

EN
If the packaging is stored
correctly, it can withstand a
maximum load of 6 stacked
devices. DO NOT stack with
equipment or products other than
those indicated.

NO
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5 - Installation
General conditions
Installation of the equipment is carried out based on the system and the place in which
the equipment is installed; therefore, its performance depends on the correctness of
the connections.

Staff authorised to carry out the installation must be specialised and

experienced in this job; they must also have received suitable training
on equipment of this type.

The operation must be carried out by specialised staff; it is in any case

advisable to comply with what is written in this manual and adhere to the
diagrams and attached documentation.

The installation must be carried out with the equipment disconnected from the grid
and from the photovoltaic generator.
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5
Environmental checks
• Consult the technical data to check the environmental conditions to
observe (protection level, temperature, humidity, altitude, etc.)
• Do not expose to direct sunlight, in order to avoid unwanted power
derating due to an increase in the inverter’s internal temperature
OK OK NO OK • Do not install in small closed rooms where air cannot circulate freely EN
• Always ensure that the flow of air around the inverter is not blocked
so as to prevent overheating.
• Do not install in places where gases or flammable substances may
be present
• Do not install in rooms where people live or where the prolonged pre-
NO sence of people or animals is expected, because of the highnoise that
the inverter produces during operation
OK OK NO • Avoid electromagnetic interference that can compromise the correct
operation of electronic equipment, with the consequent hazards;
NO

Installations above 2000 metres

On account of the rarefaction of the air (at high altitudes), particular conditions may
occur that should be considered when choosing the installation site:
• Less efficient cooling and therefore a greater likelihood of the device
going into derating because of high internal temperatures.
• Reduction in the dielectric resistance of the air that, in the presence of
high operating voltages (DC input), can create electric arcs (electrical
discharges) that may reach the point of damaging the inverter.
As the altitude increases, the failure rate of some electronic components
increases exponentially because of cosmic radiation.

All installations at altitudes of over 2000 metres must be assessed case by case con-
sidering the aforesaid criticalities.
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Installation site
NO NO When choosing the installation site, observe the following conditions:
• Install on a wall or strong structure suitable to bear the weight
• Install in safe, easy to reach places
• If possible, install at eye-level so that the display and status LEDs can
be seen easily
• Install vertically with a maximum inclination of 5° (forward or backward).
If this condition cannot be met, the inverter could undergo derating due
OK NO to high temperature because of poor heat dissipation.

• Maintenance on device hardware and software entails removing the

35 front covers. Check the correct safety clearances for installation that will
cm allow the normal control and maintenance operations to be carried out.
• Comply with the minimum distances indicated

15 cm 15 cm

50
cm

OK • For a multiple installation, position the inverters side by side.

• If the space available does not allow this arrangement, position the
inverters in a staggered arrangement as shown in the figure so that heat
OK dissipation is not affected by other inverters.

NO
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5
Wall/Pole mounting 3 x Ø 10 mm
During installation do not place
the inverter 02 with the front
cover 04 facing towards the
ground.
EN
• Position the bracket 01 perfectly
level on the wall and use it as a
drilling template.
14
• Drill the 3 holes required using a
12 B A
drill with 10mm bit. The holes must
be about 70mm deep. 13
On bracket 01 there are 5 fastening B
holes, but only 3 are used depend-
ing on the type of installation: on a
pole holes A, on a wall holes B.

• Fix the bracket to the wall with

the 3 wall anchors, 10mm in dia-
meter, supplied. 15
• Hook the inverter to the bracket 01
by inserting the head of the rear
screws in the slots as shown in 02
the figure.
A
• Proceed to anchor the inverter to
the bracket by tightening the lock- B
ing screw 03 located on the lower
side. A
04
• Unscrew the 4 screws and open
03
the front cover 04 upwards in or-
der to make all the necessary con- 10 05
nections. The cover is equipped
with fixed hinges and cannot be 11 09
removed.
08 06
• Once the connections have
been made proceed to closing the
cover by tightening the 4 screws
on the front to the torque indicated
in the specifications.
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• Remove the protective film lo-

cated on the front.

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Operations preparatory to wind turbine connection

Selection of differential protection downstream of the inverter

Based on the current CEI 64-8 Standards and Variant 4 (V4) of Sep-
tember 2006, which in Section 712: “Solar photovoltaic power systems
(PV)” addresses photovoltaic applications, with particular reference to
paragraph 712.413: “Protection against indirect contact”, the following
may be noted:
712.413.1.1.1.2 When an electric system includes a PV power supply
system without at least a simple separation between the AC side and
the DC side, the differential device installed to provide protection against
indirect contact by automatic disconnection of the power supply must be
of type B in accordance with IEC 60755/A 2.

When the PV inverter is not in terms of its construction such as to put

continuous ground fault current (cc) into the electrical system, a differen-
tial switch of type B is not required according to IEC 60755/A 2”.

Note: The first section of the article, in reference to the “simple separation between
the AC side and the DC side”, considers isolation transformers that operate at low
frequency (grid frequency).

Aurora Power-One inverters with a high frequency transformer are

equipped with an isolation transformer for each of the DC/DC converters
which operates at high frequency (switching frequency of the converter).
This transformer allows for high frequency galvanic isolation between
the DC and AC side of the system. In addition to this the inverters include
protection mechanisms so that they cannot input ground fault currents.

Power-One Italy S.p.A. declares that the Power-One Aurora high-

frequency isolated inverters are in terms of their construction conti-
nuous ground fault currents and therefore, in accordance with Article
712.413.1.1.1.2 of Section 712 of CEI 64-8/7 Standards there is no
requirement that the differential installed downstream of the inverter is
type B in accordance with IEC 60755 / A 2.

Power-One recommends the use of a switch with type A or AC differential magneto-

thermal protection with IΔn=30mA sensitivity.
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Inverter Components
The table shows the components present in both models of inverter 02
(2 kW or 2.5 kW).

UNO-X.X-I-OUTD-W: Universal Standard Version

UNO-X.X-I-OUTD-US-W: US Version EN

CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY†CARD
J4
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18
14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

RED
1 1
TERM. 120 J14
J16

RS485(B)
RS485(A)

a02
1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18
RS485†CARD
J24

1
†-IN
2
†-IN
3
†+IN
4
†+IN
1
N
2
L
3 W2
N.C.

N.O.

†T/R
†T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN GRID
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

14
11

2
9
J9 J10
W3

MOV1 MOV2

5
6
1 1

a03
1
J7 J8
J5

J19

a04
J20 F1

10 07 16 09 08 05 11 06 J17 J18

1 2 3 4
-IN -IN +IN +IN

DC IN

Table: electrical system components

Ref. Description
05 mainboard
06 service cable gland
07 DC cable gland
08 AC cable gland
09 AC output terminal block
10 DC input terminal block
11 anti-condensation valve
16 fuse holder
a02 Connector for floating grounding of the inputs
a03 Connector for negative grounding of the inputs
a04 Connector for positive grounding of the inputs
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5
Grounding configuration of the DC inputs
Grounding of the inputs is set to negative by default.
a02 W2
In order to achieve this, it is possible to vary the default configuration,

14
11
moving the connector installed in a03 (negative grounding) to a04 (po-

2
9
J9 J10
W3

MOV1 MOV2 sitive grounding) or removing the fuse from the connector a02 and
5
6

inserting the connector installed in a03 (floating configuration). In this

1 1

a03
1
J7 J8

new configuration the equipment will show the “Sys. Ungrounded” mes-
J5

J19

a04
J20 F1

J17 J18
sage on the display when it is turned on.
1 2 3 4
-IN -IN +IN +IN

DC IN

Configuration of input grounding must be done before any connections or testing

takes place.

To prevent risk of fires, substitute the fuse with one of same type and with the same
electric rating (1A, 600VDC).

Input connection to the wind turbine (DC Side)

After undergoing preliminary checks and therefore after ensuring that
there are no problems in the wind turbine it is possible to connect the
inputs to the inverter.

To prevent electrocution hazards, all the connection operations must be carried out
with the external disconnect switch open and locked.

To connect the rectifier output to the inverter inputs, use the screw con-
nectors 10.
CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY†CARD
J4
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18
14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

1 1
RED
TERM. 120 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18
RS485†CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
†-IN †-IN †+IN †+IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

†T/R
†T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN GRID
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

10
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Output connection to the grid (AC side- EU version)
To connect the inverter to the grid you need 3 connections: ground, neu-
tral and phase. The ground connection to the inverter is obligatory.
Plug the grid cable into the inverter using the specific AC cable gland 08
and connect to the AC terminal block 09.
EN
Use a properly sized tripolar cable and check the tightness of the
AC cable gland 08 when installation has been completed.

CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY†CARD
J4
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18

14
11
1 17

GFI

2
9
S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI

5
6

RED
1 1
TERM. 120 J14
J16

RS485(B)
RS485(A)
1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18
RS485†CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
†-IN †-IN †+IN †+IN N L

N.C.

N.O.

†T/R
†T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK
R
R
DC IN GRID

C
ALARM WIND REM RS485

09 08

Characteristics and dimensions of the line cable

The cross-section of the AC line cable must be of a size that will avoid
max 6 mm 2
undesired disconnection of the inverter from the distribution grid due to
high impedance in the line connecting the inverter to the power supply
point. If the impedance is too high it will cause a rise in AC voltage which,
on reaching the limit set by the standards for the country of installation,
will turn the inverter off.
10 ÷ 17 mm The table gives the maximum width of the line cable according to the
cross-section of the cable itself:

Line cable cross-section (mm2) Maximum length of the line cable (m)
UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W
2,5 15 12
4 25 20
6 38 30

The values are calculated taking into account (in rated power conditions) an energy
loss not exceeding 1% along the line.

The temperature rating of the line cable must be at least 20° C above the maximum
expected ambient temperature.
000251AG

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 Installation
5
Load protection switch (AC disconnect switch)
To protect the AC connection line of the inverter, it is recommended that
a device be installed to protect against over current and dispersion, with
the following characteristics:

UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W UNO-2.5-I-OUTD-W
Type Automatic circuit breaker with differential thermal magnetic safeguard
Voltage/Current rating 230Vac/16A 230Vac/16A
Magnetic safeguard characteri- B/C B/C
stics
Differential safeguard type A/AC A/AC
Differential sensitivity 30mA 30mA
Number of poles 2 2

Connection to the AC side terminal block

To prevent electrocution hazards, all the connection operations must be carried out
with the disconnect switch downstream of the inverter (grid side) open and locked.

For all models you connect the AC output terminal block 09 by passing
the cables through the AC cable gland 08.
The maximum diameter accepted by the cable gland is from 10 to 17
mm2 while each terminal of the terminal block accepts a cable with
cross-section which can vary from 0.6 up to 16 mm2.
Unscrew the AC cable gland 08, remove the cover, insert the cable of
suitable cross-section and connect the conductors (Ground, Neutral,
N L
and Phase) to the terminals on the AC output terminal block 09.
GRID Once the connection to the terminal block has been made, tighten the
cable gland firmly and check the seal.

Before connecting the inverter to the distribution grid it is neces-

CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY
J4
CARD
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18
14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4

sary to set the country standard by turning the two rotary switches
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

1
RED
1
TERM.1 20 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23

a09 and following the table provided in the relevant section.

17 18

J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
-IN -IN +IN +IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK

GRID
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

a09

S2

S1

NOTE: For installations carried out in Italy it is required to lead seal the AC connec-
tor. To this end a bracket must be fixed on top of the AC output terminal block 09 by
000251AG

tightening the screw on the appropriate turret. During connection to the grid, the grid
company will ensure that the lead seal is applied.

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 CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY
J4
CARD
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18

14
11

1 17

5
GFI

Installation
2
9

S2
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
GFI
5
6

RED
1
TERM. 120 J14
J16

RS485(B)
RS485(A)
OFF 1 2

ON
J5 S1 J15 1

MOV3 MOV4 S3

Output connection to the grid (AC side- US version)

F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

RS485 CARD
J24

1 2 3
N L
For safety reasons only a qualified electrician, who has received training and/or has

N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK
R
R
GRID

C
demonstrated skills
ALARM
and knowledge in construction and in operation of this unit, can
WIND REM RS485

install this inverter.

The installation is done by qualified installers and/or licensed electrician according to EN

the applicable local code regulations (National Electric Code NEC and CEC, or other
local code wiring regulations).

The connection of an inverter energy system to an electrical installation connected

to the electricity distribution network shall be approved by the appropriate electrical
distributor.

Below are the utility voltage configurations on which the inverter should
be connected.

18
L1 L1 L1

N
N
L3 L2 L2 L3 L2
208V~ 240V~ 277V~
3PH - SPLIT-PHASE 3PH - Y
TERMINAL 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
GRID WIRE L1 L2 - L1 L2 N N L1 -
1 2 3
N L
The AC wires should be connected based on the above table of utility
voltage configuration.
Three terminal positions (1, 2, and 3) are present on the inverter AC
terminal block as in the illustration above.

Characteristics and dimensions of the line cable

The cross-section of the AC line conductor must be sized correctly in
order to prevent unwanted disconnections of the inverter from the grid
due to high impedance of the line that connects the inverter to the power
supply point. If the impedance is too high, it causes an increase in the
000251AG

AC voltage that, on reaching the limit set by the country of installation,

causes the inverter to switch OFF.

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 Installation
5
Connection to the AC side terminal block
To prevent electrocution hazards, all the connection operations must be carried out
with the disconnect switch downstream of the inverter (grid side) open and locked.

Connect the AC wires on the inverter AC terminal block (1, 2, 3) based

on the utility voltage configuration table above.
In order to plug the input cables into the inverter is necessary to repla-
ce the AC Knockout Plug (19) with an EMT FITTING 3/4” (thread 14
NPSM). This is a standard NEMA ¾” box connector that matches the
wiring method used (EMT, RMT, etc)

NOTE: EMT Fitting 3/4” is equivalent to PG 21 - EMT Fitting ½ is equivalent to PG 16.

The illustrations below show the AC connection

CR2 2
ND D RJ4 CARD
2 BT1
T 2 18
14
11

1 17
2

S2
J J1 BLACK
J6 1
4
1 2
5
6

1
R D
1
T R 12 J14
J16

RS485(B)
RS485(A)
1 1 2
J7 J8 N
J5 S1 J15 1

J1 J2
4 S
1 J25 K4
J1
J2
17 18

J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

1 2 4 1 2
N N N N N L

T/R
T/ R
T
T

RTN
LN K
N C

R
R
DC

C
N
ALAR ND R RS485

22 19
18
GRID
1 2 3
N L

Before connecting the inverter to the distribution grid it is neces-

sary to set the country standard by turning the two rotary switches
CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY
J4
CARD
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18
14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

a09 and following the table provided in the relevant section.

1
RED
1
TERM.1 20 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
-IN -IN +IN +IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK

GRID
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

a09

S2

S1
000251AG

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 Installation
5
Main board
a07

a01 a08
a09
CR2032
ND MODE MEMORY
J4
CARD
W2 BT1
W ITE 2 18

EN
14
11
1 17

a02 a10
FI

2
S2
J J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4

a03
MO 1 MO 2 FI
5
6

a11
1
RED
1
TERM. 120 J14
J16

RS485(B)
RS485(A)
1 OFF 1 2

a04
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

a12
J1
MO 3 MO 4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

a13
J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

a05 1 2 3 4 1 2 3

a14
IN IN IN IN N L

N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT
RID

RTN
LNK
R
R
DC IN

C
ALARM WIND REM RS485

a06
a15
09

main board 05
Ref. manual Ref. inverter Description
a01 J9 - J10 Input varistors
a02 J5 Connector for floating grounding of the inputs
a03 J7 Connector for negative grounding of the inputs
a04 J8 Connector for positive grounding of the inputs
a05 F1 - J25 PTC
a06 J11 - J12 Output varistors
a07 J4 Memory card slot
a08 BT1 Battery slot
a09 S1 - S2 Rotating switches to set grid standard
a10 S3 Switch to set the RS485 line resistance terminal
a11 J16 Comunication card slot
a12 J13 - J14 RS485 line connection on RJ45 connector
a13 J6 - J15 Radiomodule board slot
a14 J24 Speed sensor connections, remote control, RS485
a15 J23 Configurable relay connections
09 J21 - J22 AC output terminal block
000252AG

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 Installation
5
Connection of the signals to the main board
Each cable which must be connected to the communication and control
signal connectors must pass through the two service cable glands 06
CR2032
ND M DE MEM RJ4 CARD
W2 BT1
W ITE 2 18
14
11

1 17

I
2

S2
J J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
M 1 M 2 I

(marked in the figure).

5
6

1
RED
1
TERM. 120 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 1 2
J7 J8 N
J5 S1 J15 1

J1
M 3 M 4 S3
J20 1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

The available cable glands are two M20s that can take a cable with a
J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
IN IN IN IN N L
N.C.

N. .

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RID
RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

diameter of 7 mm to 13 mm. Two-hole gaskets are supplied for insertion

in the cable gland, which allow two separate cables with cross-section
of up to 5 mm to go through.
The signal cables are connected to the main card 05 inside the inverter
06 by means of the terminal connectors supplied.

Connection of the frequency input signal

W2
GND_MODE
WHITE
MEMORY†CARD
2
J4
18
CR2032

BT1

Connect, through apposite cables, terminal blocks –WT and +WT, found
14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10 BLACK

on terminal board a14, to the Wind-interface-box terminal blocks labeled

W3 J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

1
RED
1
TERM. 120 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4

as “WindSpeed+” and “WindSpeed-“.

J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18
RS485†CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
†-IN †-IN †+IN †+IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

†T/R
†T/R
WT
WT

GRID
RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

a14
T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK
R
R

WIND REM RS485

The connection is necessary only if the power curve of the turbine is expressed in
function of the RPM frequency of the generator. For more details view the paragraph
“Loading of the power curve on the inverter”.

Serial Communication connection (RS485)

On the inverter there is a RS485 communication line, dedicated to con-
MEMORY†CARD CR2032
necting the inverter to monitoring devices or to carrying out “daisy-chain”
(“in-out”) connection of multiple inverters.
GND_MODE J4
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18
14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

RED

The RS485 line connection cables can use both the terminal connectors
1 1 J14
TERM. 120
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18

a14 and the RJ45 connectors to be connected to the dedicated port a12.
RS485†CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
†-IN †-IN †+IN †+IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

†T/R
†T/R
WT
WT

GRID
RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

a14

Connection of the conductors using the terminal connectors a14

(+T/R, -T/R, RTN and LNK).
The LNK connection must be used for connecting the cable(s) shielding
braid(s).
T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK
R
R
000252AG

WIND REM RS485

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 Installation
5
Connection of conductors with RJ45 connectors a12
The RJ45 connectors (A) and (B) available for the RS485 communica-
CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY
J4
CARD
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18

14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5

tion are equivalent to each other and can be used interchangeably for
6

1
RED
1
TERM.1 20 J14
J16

RS485(B)
RS485(A)
1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

the incoming or outgoing line when carrying out daisy chain connection
J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
-IN -IN +IN +IN N L

N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT
GRID

RTN
LNK
R
R
DC IN

C
ALARM WIND REM RS485

of the inverters.
a12
The same is true for connections made using the terminal connectors
EN
a14.
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

Table: RJ45 connectors crimping diagram

Pin No. Function
1 8 1 not used
2 not used
TOP 3 +T/R
4 not used
5 -T/R
6 not used
FRONT 7 RTN
1 8
8 not used

Use a connector with a metal For long distance connections it is preferable to connect to a terminal
body to give continuity to the connector using a shielded twisted pair cable with characteristic impe-
cable screening! dance of Z0=120 Ohm like the one shown on the following table:

- T/R A Signal Symbol Pair Cable

+T/R Positive data +T/R A 1
RTN B Negative data -T/R A 2
Reference RTN B 1+2

The screening must be given continuity along the communication line using the LNK
terminal, and it must be grounded in one point only.

Procedure for connection to a monitoring system

Connect all the units in the RS485 chain in “daisy-chain” (“in-out”) con-
figuration, respecting corresponding signals, and activate the communi-
cation line resistance terminal in the last element in the chain by setting
switch a10 (to the ON position).
TERM. 120

OFF

a10
ON

S3

CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY†CARD
J4
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18
14
11

1 17

GFI
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

1 1
RED
TERM. 120 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
000252AG

17 18

J17 J18
RS485†CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
†-IN †-IN †+IN †+IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

†T/R
†T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK

GRID
R
R

DC IN
C

Monitor
ALARM WIND REM RS485

a10 = ON a10 = OFF a10 = OFF

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 Installation
5
When connecting a single inverter to the monitoring system, activate the
communication line resistance terminal by setting the switch a10 (to the
ON position).
Set a different RS485 address for each inverter in the chain. None of
the inverters must have the address “Auto”. An address between 2
and 63 can be selected freely.
The address on the inverter is set through the display and the keyboard
(see relevant chapter).

You should never exceed 1000m in length for the communication line.
The maximum number of inverters that can be connected to the same RS485 line is 62.

W2
GND_MODE
WHITE
MEMORY
2
J4
CARD
18
CR2032

BT1
When using an RS-485 connection, if one or more inverters are added
to the system at a later date you must remember to set the resistance
14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

1
RED
1
TERM.1 20 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

terminal used by the inverter that was previously last in the system back
1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

to the OFF position.

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
-IN -IN +IN +IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

GRID
RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

a10 Each inverter is shipped with the RS485 address pre-set to two (2) and
TERM.1 20
with the resistance terminal setting Switch a10 in the OFF position.
OFF
ON

S3

Serial monitoring systems (RS485)

The RS485 line can be connected to various monitoring devices that
can be either local or remote:
• Local monitoring from PC with PVI-USB-RS485_232 adaptor and
Aurora Comunicator software
• Local monitoring from a remote display with PVI-DESKTOP device
• Remote monitoring with PVI-AEC-EVOmonitoring system and P1
Portal
For local monitoring, Power-One recommends that its PVI-USB-
RS485_232 adapter be connected between the first unit in the daisy-
chain and the computer.

It is also possible to use equivalent commercially available devices for the same pur-
pose, but bearing in mind that they have never been specifically tested for this use
Power-One does not guarantee the connection will work properly.

It should be noted that these latter devices may require an external ter-
minal impedance, something that is not required in the case of the Au-
rora PVI-USB-RS485_232.
000252AG

PVI-USB-RS485_232
PVI-Desktop
RS485 RS485 RS485 PVI-AEC-EVO

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 Installation
5
Monitoring system using the radiomodule
The radiomodule board is an accessory for the trasmission of data via
MEMORY
J4
CARD CR2032
radio waves to a monitoring device.
The radiomodule board is installed on the main board 05 vertically, by
2 18 BT1

1 17

S2

J6 1

connecting the two a13 connectors and tightening the anchoring screw.
FI
RED
TERM. 120 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

OFF 1 2

ON
S1 J15 1

MO 3 MO 4 S3

In turn the radiomodule is connected to a cable terminating with an an-

K4
J13
J23

1 2 3
J24
17

RS485 CARD
18

EN
tenna that is installed outside the inverter:
N L
N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK

RID
R
R
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

The part of the inverter on which the antenna will be installed will be in
a13 the place of one of the service cable glands 06 size M20.
Monitoring is carried out using the PVI-DESKTOP device.

06

Configurable relay connection

The inverter has a multipurpose relay a15, switching of which can be
configured. It can be connected both with a normally open contact
(being connected between the NO terminal and the common contact C)
CR2032
ND MODE MEMORJ4 CARD
W2 BT1
W ITE 2 18
14
11

1 17

FI
2

S2
J J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4

and with a normally closed contact (being connected between the NC

MO 1 MO 2 FI
5
6

1
RED
1
TERM. 120 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J1
MO 3 MO 4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

terminal and the common contact C).

J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

1 2 3 4 1 2 3
IN IN IN IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RID
RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

This contact can be used in four different working configurations, which

a15 can be set in the dedicated menu.

Operating modes

• Production: the relay switches every time a connection to (and conse-

quently a disconnection from) the distribution grid takes place.
Thus, if the NO (or NC) contact is selected, the contact will remain open
(or closed) for as long as the inverter is not connected to the grid; once
the inverter connects to the grid and starts to export power, the relay will
change status and close (or open).
When the inverter disconnects from the grid the relay contact will return
N.C.

N.O.

to its rest position, that is to say open (or closed).

C

ALARM • Alarm (configurable): the relay switches every time an alarm (Error)
or notification (Warning) from among those selected in advance by the
000252AG

NC = Normally closed user from the dedicated menu occurs.

C = Common contact Thus, if the NO (or NC) contact is selected, the contact will remain open
NO = Normally open (or closed) for as long as the inverter does not signal an error or warning

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 Installation
5
from among those selected in the menu; once the inverter signals one
of the errors or warnings selected, the relay will change status and clo-
se (or open). The relay remains switched from its rest position until the
alarm or warning has been dealt with.

• Crepuscular: the relay only switches when the voltage from the pho-
tovoltaic generator exceeds/drops below the threshold set for grid con-
nection.
If the NO (or NC) contact is selected, the contact will remain open (or
closed) for as long as the inverter does not have an input voltage excee-
ding the one selected for grid connection. The relay remains switched
from its rest position for as long as the inverter is turned on (even if it is
not connected to the grid). This mode is useful to disconnect any large
output transformers that might consume power unnecessarily during the
night.

The device that is to be connected to the relay may be of various types

(luminous, acoustic, etc) but it must comply with the following require-
ments:

Alternate current
Maximum Voltage: 240 Vac Maximum Current: 1 A

Direct Current
Maximum Voltage: 30 Vdc Maximum Current: 0.8 A

Cable requirements
External diameter: from 5 to 17 mm
Wire cross-section: from 0.14 to 1.5 mm2
000252AG

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 Installation
5
Remote control connection
Connection and disconnection of the inverter from the grid can be com-
W2
ND MODE
W ITE
MEMORJ4 CARD
2 18
CR2032

BT1
manded using a remote control.
This function must be enabled in the menu provided, if the remote con-
14
11

1 17

FI
2

S2
J J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MO 1 MO 2 FI
5
6

1
RED
1
TERM. 120 J14
J16

RS485(B)
RS485(A)

trol function is disabled start-up of the inverter will be dictated by the

1 OFF 1 2
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J1
MO 3 MO 4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

presence of the normal parameters that allow the inverter to connect to

1 2 3 4 1 2 3

EN
IN IN IN IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RID
RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

the grid.
a14 If the remote control function is operating, besides being dictated by the
presence of the normal parameters that allow the inverter to connect to
the grid, start-up of the inverter will also depend on the state of the +R
terminal compared to the –R terminal present on connector a14 della on
the main card 05.
When the +R signal is brought to the same potential as the –R signal
(that is to say when a short-circuit is created between the two connector
T/R
T/R
WT
WT

RTN
LNK
R
R

WIND REM RS485

terminals) the inverter is disconnected from the grid.
When the remote control is OFF this condition is shown on the display.
Connections for this command are made between input “+R” and “-R”.
As this is a digital input there are no particular requirements as to the ca-
ble section to be used (as long as it complies with the size of cable that
can be passed through the cable glands and inserted into the terminal
connector).
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Setting the country grid standard and display language
According to the country in which the inverter is installed there are diffe-
rent grid parameters (dictated by the distributor).

It is essential that you set the grid standard for the country of installation before com-
missioning, and the installer must be aware of which is the right standard to be set.

CR2032
GND_MODE MEMORY
J4
CARD
W2 BT1
WHITE 2 18

The inverter is configured using the rotating switches a09.

14
11

1 17

GFI
2
9

S2
J9 J10
W3
BLACK
J6 1
W4
MOV1 MOV2 GFI
5
6

1
RED
1
TERM.1 20 J14
J16
RS485(B)
RS485(A)

1 OFF 1 2

Before adjusting the rotating switches, make sure that the inverter
J7 J8 ON
J5 S1 J15 1

J19
MOV3 MOV4 S3
J20 F1 J25 K4
J13
J23
17 18

J17 J18
RS485 CARD
J24

is turned off!
1 2 3 4 1 2 3
-IN -IN +IN +IN N L
N.C.

N.O.

T/R
T/R
WT
WT

GRID
RTN
LNK
R
R

DC IN
C

ALARM WIND REM RS485

a09 When setting the grid standard, the display menu language is also set.

1 The table below shows which country grid standard and which menu
language are assigned to the various positions of rotating switches a09
2
Table: country standard and language

Switch 1 Switch 2 Country Grid Standard Display menu

language
0 0 NOT-ASSIGNED ENGLISH
0 1 GERMANY − VDE 0126 @ 230V Single Phase GERMAN
0 2 UL 1741 @ 208V Single Phase ENGLISH
0 3 UL 1741 @ 240V Split Phase ENGLISH
0 4 UL 1741 @ 277V Single Phase ENGLISH
0 5 ENEL GUIDA @ 230V Single Phase ITALIAN
0 6 SPAIN @ 230V SPANISH
0 7 UK – G83 @ 230V ENGLISH
0 9 IRELAND @ 230V ENGLISH
0 A AUSTRALIA @ 230V ENGLISH
0 B ISRAEL @ 230V ENGLISH
0 D FRANCE @ 230V FRENCH
0 E BELGIUM @ 230V FRENCH
0 F GREECE @ 230V ENGLISH
1 0 PORTUGAL @ 230V ENGLISH
1 1 CORSICA @ 230V FRENCH
1 2 HUNGARY @ 230V ENGLISH
1 3 CHINA @ 230V ENGLISH
1 4 KOREA @ 220V ENGLISH
1 5 TAIWAN @ 230V ENGLISH
1 6 CHECA Republic @ 230V ENGLISH
1 7 GERMANY – VDE AR-N-4105 @ 230V GERMAN
1 8 ENEL CEI-021 @ 230V Single Phase ITALIAN
8 8 Reserved (Debug USA) -
F F Reserved (Debug USA) -
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The default setting is 0 / 0 which means that no grid standard has been
selected and the display language is English (in this case the message
“Set Country” will be displayed)

If one of the switch positions that has not been assigned is selected, the
display 12 will show the message “Invalid Selection”.

Saving the country grid standard and display language EN

The settings are frozen after the inverter has been in operation for 24
hours (it does not matter whether or not it is connected to the grid, it only
has to be under power).
The time remaining before the settings are frozen can be viewed from
the dedicated menu, if the time has expired a notice will appear.

Once the settings have been frozen nothing will happen if the rotating switches are
turned. In this condition it is still possible to change the language from the dedicated
menu.

At any time and for any reason it is possible to set the display menu language to EN-
GLISH by pressing the “ESC” and “ENTER” keys simultaneously and holding them for
at least 3 seconds.

Should it be necessary to change the national standard once the switches have frozen
(after 24 hours in operation) please contact the Power-One technical department, gi-
ving the inverter part number and serial number.

Loading the power curve into the inverter

After setting the grid standard, the inverter, during the first switch on, will
show the message “Warning! Empty Table W009”. Follow the illustrated
guide to proceed with the loading of the power curve on the inverter.

As for all Power-One wind inverters, the UNO inverter accepts power curves defined
both in terms of input power (P=g(Vin)) and in function of the frequency of the ge-
nerator (P=g(f)). If a power curve defined as P=g(f) has been chosen it is necessary
to assure that the connection of the frequency input signal has been carried out as
described in the paragraph (Connection of the frequency input signal).

1. Install the Aurora Manager LITE software on your PC.

2. Power the inverter through the grid (AC side)
3. Connect the PC to the inverter through a RS485 communication line
using a PVI-RS232_RS485 or PVI-USB-RS485_232 converter. To verify
which COM port the convertor has been associated with refer to proce-
dure “Test of the COM port associated to signal converter” (reference to
the software manual for more details).
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4. Open the Aurora Manager LITE software.

5. Adjust the configuration settings of the communication (reference to
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 6. Push the REFRESH button to scan the RS485 bus

The identified inverters are show in the plant’s tree structure.

7. By choosing the inverter and accessing the tab “Wind Table” it is pos-
sible to insert or modify the turbine power curve.

8. Set the MTTP parameter, by selecting “Voltage” or “Frequency” ba-

sed on the type of curve to load; click on the SET button to save the
settings.

9. Enable the editing of the chart by ticking the “IS LAST ?” square, re-
lative to the last point of interest. Proceed with the insertion of the values
in the chart and press on the “Write” button to save.
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10. It is possible to modify a series of values such as Power Slope,

Vstart, UV prot. Time, by working on their relative values and pressing
the “SET” button.
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 See table below for more details on the use of the parameters.

Parameters
Represents the inverter’s speed of response that is how rapidly the
inverter follows the work point of the turbine.
The value must be between a minimum of 275 W/s and a maximum of
Power Slope [W/s] 10000 W/s. EN
If an unstable behavior of the system is noticed during the calibration
phase, it’s advisable to reduce the “Power Slope” value.
Represents the value of the input voltage above which the inverter con-
nects to the grid. The minimum value is of 90 V. For optimal functio-
Vstart [V] ning, the software suggests a certain value of Vstart. The use of such
value is highly recommended.
Represents the time in which the inverter remains in standby mode
after that the tension has gone below the vstart value. This parameter
allows keeping the inverter reactive and ready to input power in the grid
UV Prot. time [s] when the wind starts to blow again, without the necessity to repeat the
start-up process. The value must be between a minimum of 1 s and a
maximum of 3599 s.

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6 - Instruments
General conditions
One of the first rules for preventing damage to the equipment and to the
operator is to have a thorough knowledge of the INSTRUMENTS. We
therefore advise you to read this manual carefully. If you are not sure
about anything or there is discrepancy in information, please ask for
more detailed information.

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.

Power-One cannot be held responsible for damage to the equipment or

the operator if it is the result of incompetence, insufficient qualifications
or lack of training.
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Display and keyboard
Description of display symbols and fields
Using the display 12 it is possible to view the equipment’s operating
parameters: signals, alarms, channels, voltages, etc.
During operation, the display behaves dynamically, which allows certain
information to be displayed cyclically (see the relevant chapter). EN

b1 - Signals transmission and reception of data using the RS485 line

b2 - Signals the presence of the RS485 communication line
b3 - Signals the presence of the radio communication line (Radiomodule board installed)
b4 - Signals the presence and enabling of the bluetooth communication line(NOT available)
b5 - Signals the presence and enabling of the WiFi communication line(NOT available)
b6 - Signals a derating of active power due to input voltage out of range or power limitation
imposed by the grid or display operator
b7 - Signals a derating of power due to high internal temperature
b8 - Instantaneous power generated for the grid
b9 - MPPT SCAN function activated
23 b10 - Lines of text for the cyclic display of
inverter parameters, error codes and for
menu navigation

DC
AC

b13 - Displays the energy produced during the course of the day
b12 - Displays the total energy produced since installation of the inverter
b11 - Graph of the power fed into the grid (from 0 to 100%). The time scale is settable to 8/16/24 hours

b18 - Indicates the DC to AC conversion circuit

b20 - Output current from the highlighted phase. After display of the
currents the grid frequency (Hz) is displayed.
b21 - Connection to the grid:
Inverter not connected
Inverter connected
b19 - Output voltage of the highlighted phase
b22 - Status of the grid voltage:
Icon absent: grid voltage absent
Icon Flashing: grid voltage present but outside the para-
DC meters set by the grid standard
Icon present: Grid voltage present and within the parame-
AC ters set by the grid standard

b17 - Indicates the DC/DC input circuit (Booster)

b16 - Input current (DC)
b15 - Input voltage (DC)
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b14 - Indicates that the wind turbine voltage is higher than the inverter's Vstart.

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Description of the keyboard
Using the combination of keys on the LED panel 14, located under the
display 12, it is possible to set the values or scroll through the data and
view them.
The keyboard 13 also contains LEDs to show machine status.

When the ENTER key is pressed,

cyclic display of the parameters
DC
12 can be:
Locked
AC

13 Cyclic
POWER ALARM GFI ESC UP DOWN ENTER
14

Allows you to confirm the operation or to enter the set

data item.

This allows you to read the data on the display by scrolling

downwards, or to decrease the set value to correct it during data
entry.

This allows you to read the data on the display by scrolling upwards, or
to increase the set value to correct it during data entry.
This key allows you to exit the current mode.

The “GFI” (ground fault) LED indicates that the inverter has detected a ground fault on the
DC side of the wind turbine. When this fault is detected the inverter immediately discon-
nects from the grid and the relevant error message is shown on the LCD display.

Indicates that the inverter has detected an anomaly. The type of problem is shown on the display

Indicates that the inverter is working correctly.

When the unit is commissioned, this LED flashes while the grid is being checked. If a valid grid voltage is
detected, the LED remains on fixed, provided there is sufficient sunshine to activate the unit. If this is not the
case, the LED will continue to flash until there is sufficient sunlight for activation. During this phase, the LCD
will show the message “Waiting Wind….”

With various multiple combinations possible, the LEDs can indicate conditions that
are different from the original single one; see the various descriptions given in the
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manual.

With various multiple combinations possible, the buttons allow actions that are dif-
ferent from the original single one; see the various descriptions given in the manual.
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7 - Operation EN

General conditions
Before checking the operation of the equipment, it is necessary to have
a thorough knowledge of the INSTRUMENTS chapter and the functions
that have been enabled in the installation.
The equipment operates automatically without the aid of an operator;
operating state is controlled through the instruments.

The interpretation or variation of some data is reserved exclusively for specialized and
qualified staff.

The incoming voltage must not exceed the maximum values shown in the technical
data in order to avoid damaging the equipment.
Consult the technical data for further details.

Even during operation, check that the environmental and logistic

conditions are correct (see installation chapter).
Make sure that the said conditions have not changed over time and that
the equipment is not exposed to adverse weather conditions and has
not been isolated with foreign bodies.
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Monitoring and data transmission
As a rule, the inverter operates automatically and does not require spe-
cial checks. When the wind is not strong enough to supply power for
export to the grid, it disconnects automatically.
In this mode it is possible to view data on the display 12 (when you press
and hold any key on the keyboard 13 the display is activated).
The operating cycle is automatically restored when there is sufficient
wind. At this point the indicator lights on the LED panel 14, will notify this
status.

User interface mode

The inverter is able to provide information about its operation through
the following instruments:
• LED lights
• LCD display showing operating data
• Data transmission via dedicated RS-485 serial line. Data may be col-
lected by a PC (using signal converter PVI-USB-RS485_232) or a data
logger with an RS-485 port (PVI- DESKTOP / PVI-AEC-EVO). Contact
Power-One assistance for any doubts about the compatibility of devi-
ces.

Types of data available

The inverter provides two types of data, which are usable through the
relevant interface software and/or through the display 12.

Real-time operating data

Real-time operating data can be transmitted on request through the
communication lines and are not recorded in the inverter.

Internally stored data

The inverter internally stores a set of data that are necessary for proces-
sing statistical data and an error log with time stamp.
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Commissioning
Never place any kind of object on the inverter when it is in operation!
Never touch the dissipator when the inverter is in operation!

Some parts may be very hot and could cause burns.

EN
b2 b4 b6 b8 23 b17
b1 b3 b5 b7 b9 b10 b19

DC
AC

b11 b13 b15 b18 b21

b12 b14 b16 b20 b22

The inverter commissioning procedure is as follows:

NOTE: Before proceeding with
commissioning make sure that • Turn the DC switch on the outside of the inverter to ON.
all the checks and controls If there is an external AC switch it should be turned on first, and then the
indicated in the paragraph on DC switch should be turned on. There is no order of priority when turning
preliminary checks have been the switches off.
carried out.
• When the inverter is powered up, the first check performed is on the
input voltage:
Vin < Vstart
- If the DC input voltage is lower than the Vstart voltage (voltage required
to begin the inverter grid connection) the icon b14 remains off and the
message “Waiting wind” is displayed on b10.
- If the DC input voltage is higher than the Vstart voltage the icon b14
Vin > Vstart
is displayed and the inverter moves on to the next stage in the controls.
In both cases the voltage levels and input current are displayed in the
fields b15 and b16.

• The inverter performs a control of grid parameters. The icon b22, which
represents the grid distribution, can have different statuses:
- Not present, if the mains voltage results as absent.
- flashing, if the mains voltage is present but outside the parameters
Vgrid OK dictated by the standard of the country of installation.
- On, if the mains voltage is present and within the parameters dictated
by the standard of the country of installation. In this condition, the inver-
ter starts the sequence for connection to the grid.
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This verification can take several minutes (from a minimum of 30 secon-

ds up to several minutes), depending on grid conditions and the country
standard settings

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• At this point the icon b17 will flash, this indicates start-up of the DC-
DC
DC circuit (booster) part. This icon will remain permanently switched on
while the DC-DC is operating at steady state (the icon usually flashes
for just a few seconds).
DC
Immediately after this, the icon b18, which indicates the DC-AC circuit
AC
(inverter) part, will also behave normally.

Inverter not connected to the grid

• Immediately after this the grid connection phase will start. During this
DC
phase the icons on line b21 will be displayed in sequence until connec-
AC
tion of the inverter. After the inverter is connected, the icons on the whole
Inverter connected to the grid line b21 will come on steady.
If the inverter disconnects from the grid, the icons of the left side (cable
DC
and plug) of the line b21 will stay on.
AC

• Once the connection sequence has terminated the inverter will be

commissioned, and proper operation will be indicated by a beep and
fixed light-up of the green LED on LED panel 14. This means that there
is sufficient wind to allow energy to be fed into the grid.

DC
AC

POWER ALARM GFI ESC UP DOWN ENTER

BEEP

• If the grid check is not successful the unit will repeat the procedure
again until all the parameters allowing connection to the grid (grid volta-
ge and frequency, isolation resistance) are within the range. During this
phase the green LED will flash.

At the end of initial commissioning it is possible/necessary to configure the inverter

using the display menu or the dedicated software Aurora Manager. The software and
the relevant configuration manual can be downloaded from the address https://regi-
stration.power-one.it
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Display access and settings
After commissioning of the inverter, it is possible/necessary to set the
inverter configuration by accessing the “settings menu” from the display.
The following are the main adjustable parameters (see the section dedi-
cated to the “Menu descriptions”)

• RS485 Address: settings required in the case of system monitoring

EN
using the RS485 board

• Analogue inputs setting (if any): allows you to set the parameters of
the analog sensors connected at the input (“Analog Inputs”).

• Reactive power input setting (where present): setting necessary to

manage the reactive power input into the grid in different ways (parame-
ter “Reactive Power”)

• Active power limitation setting (where present): setting necessary

to set a limit on active power output from the inverter (parameter “Power
reduction”)

Dynamic behaviour of the display

• During operation the following values are displayed in rotation:
- Voltage and current (b15 and b16) from the wind turbine. The input
channel taken into consideration is indicated by the value entered on
the icon b14.
- Voltage and current (b19 and b20) on the various phases. According to
the model of inverter the voltages and currents of one (1) or three pha-
ses (1,2,3) will be displayed. The phase being taken into consideration is
DC highlighted on the right side of the voltage and current values.
AC At the end of this display the grid frequency will be indicated in field b20
and the chained voltage in field b19.
At the same time, the main readings made by the inverter will be shown
in rotation on the graphic display b10.

• Displaying the power graph b11.

The histogram has 16 horizontal units and 20 vertical ones.
The time lapse is represented by the horizontal axis of the graph and
can be set by the user to 8, 16 or 24 hours; as a result each horizontal
unit can represent 30, 60 or 120 minutes.
The vertical axis represents the maximum power limit (2.2kW
for model UNO-2.0-I-OUTD-W and 2.75kW for model UNO-2.5-IOUTD)
so that 100% corresponds to that value of power exported
at the output.
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Finally, it must be remembered that the power value expressed by each

column in the graph represents the average power value for the period
represented by the horizontal unit.

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LED behaviour
The following table shows all the possible combinations of activation of
= LED on the LEDs on the LED panel 14 in relation to the operating state of the
= LED flashing inverter.
= LED off
(x) = Any one of the conditions
described above Table: LED behaviour

LED Status Operating state Notes

green: OFF(Auto switch-off of The inverter is in switch-off mode (input voltage 70% less
yellow: the inverter) than the start-up voltage set for both inputs).
red:
green: Inverter initializationThis is a transition state due to verification of the operating
yellow: (loading of settings and
conditions. During this phase, the input power is sufficient
red: wait for grid check) and the inverter checks the conditions necessary for
connection to the grid (for example: value of the input
voltage, value of the
isolation resistance, etc.).
green: The inverter is connected The machine is operating normally. During this phase the
yellow: and feeds power into the inverter automatically follows the turbine power curve.
red: grid
green: (x) Anomaly in the wind The inverter indicates that a low isolation resistance (R iso)
yellow: (x) turbine isolation system level has been detected (presence of a leakage to ground
red: from the wind turbine); the inverter continues to feed the
power extracted from the generator into the grid.
The problem may be connected to an isolation fault in the
generator or in the connections (DC side).
green: We have: Whenever the inverter control system detects an anomaly
yellow: Anomaly (warning: W (W) or fault (E) in operation of the monitored system, the
red: warning codes) yellow LED comes on steady and a message indicating the
Error (error: E warning type of problem found appears on the display 12. The error
codes) can be inside or outside the inverter (see Alarm messages).
green: Internal ventilation Indicates an operating anomaly in the internal ventilation.
yellow: anomaly This does not cause much of a problem to the inverter
red: because the fan only starts at high temperatures combined
with high output powers.
green: Disconnection from the Indicates that the grid voltage allowing the inverter to
yellow: grid connect to the grid is not present.
red: The inverter shows the No Vac message on the display.
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Specifications on operation of the LEDs
In correspondence to each inverter status indicated by the constant or
intermittent lighting of the specific LED, the display 12, section b10, also
shows a message identifying the operation which is being carried out or
the fault/anomaly detected (see specific chapter).
EN

b10

12
DC
AC

13
POWER ALARM GFI ESC UP DOWN ENTER
14

In the case of malfunction it is extremely dangerous to intervene personally to try and

eliminate the fault. The instructions provided must be followed scrupulously; if you do
not have the necessary experience and training to intervene safely, please contact a
specialist.

GFI LED
Interventions after an isolation fault warning
When the red LED lights up, first of all try to reset the alarm using the
ESC button on the LED panel 14
Should the inverter duly reconnect to the network the fault was due to
temporary phenomena.

You are advised to have the plant inspected by the installer or specialist should this
malfunction occur repeatedly.

Should the inverter not reconnect to the grid it is necessary to isolate

it on both the DC side and on the AC side (using the switches), then
contact the installer or authorised centre to repair the fault in the wind
turbine.
.
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Description of the menus
The display 12 has a section b10 (Graphic Display) in which it is possible
to navigate the menu using the keys on the LED panel 14.
Section b10 comprises 2 rows with 16 characters each, which can be
used to:

• View the operating status of the inverter and the statistics;

• View service messages for the operator;
• View alarm and fault messages.
• Modify the inverter settings

b10

12
DC
AC

13
POWER ALARM GFI ESC UP DOWN ENTER
14

Using the panel keys

• The UP and DOWN keys on the LED panel 14 are used to move around
a menu or to increase/decrease the settable values.

• The ESC key gives access to the three main sub-menus: STATISTICS,
SETTINGS and INFORMATION.
During navigation it is used to return to the previous sub-menu.

• The ENTER button, when used during navigation, gives access to the
sub-menu required and allows modification of the main menu scrolling
mode (the icons b23 are activated):
CYCLIC: Cyclic display of the main inverter parameters.
LOCKED: Display locked to the screen to be monitored constantly.
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Statistics Menu
Selecting STATISTICS from the three main sub-menus gives access to:

• Total
This section of the menu is used to display Total statistics: EN
Time: Total operating time
E-tot:Total energy produced
Val.: Total value of production, calculated using the currency and con-
version coefficient set in the relevant section of the SETTINGS menu
CO2: Amount of CO2 saved with respect to fossil fuels

• Partial
This section of the menu is used to display partial statistics:
Time: Partial operating time
E-par: Partial energy produced
PPeak: Peak power value
Val.: Partial value of production, calculated using the currency and con-
version coefficient set in the relevant section of the SETTINGS menu
CO2: Partial amount of CO2 saved

* All the counters in this sub-menu can be reset by pressing and holding
ENTER for more than 3 seconds. At the end of this time a sound will be
emitted three times.

• Today
This section of the menu is used to display daily statistics:
E-day: Daily energy produced
Ppeak: daily peak power value
Val.: Daily value of production, calculated using the currency and con-
version coefficient
set in the relevant section of the SETTINGS menu
CO2: Amount of CO2 saved daily

• Last 7 days
This section of the menu is used to display statistics for the Last 7 days:
E-7d: Energy produced over the last 7 days
Val.: Value of production over the last 7 days, calculated using the cur-
rency and conversion coefficient set in the relevant section of the SET-
TINGS menu
CO2: Amount of CO2 saved over the last 7 days
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• Last month
This section of the menu is used to display the statistics for the Last
month:
E-mon: Energy produced during the current month
Val.: Value of production for the last month, calculated using the cur-
rency and conversion coefficient set in the relevant section of the SET-
TINGS menu
CO2: Amount of CO2 saved over the current month.

• Last 30 days
This section of the menu is used to display statistics for the Last 30 days:
E-30d: Energy produced over the last 30 days
Val.: Value of production over the last 30 days, calculated using the
currency and conversion coefficient set in the relevant section of the
SETTINGS menu
CO2: Amount of CO2 saved over the last 30 days.

• Last 365 days

This section of the menu is used to display statistics for the Last 365
days:
E-365: Energy produced over the last 365 days.
Val.: Value of production over the last 365 days, calculated using the
currency and conversion coefficient set in the relevant section of the
SETTINGS menu
CO2: Amount of CO2 saved over the last 365 days

• User Period
This section of the menu is used to display statistics for a period se-
lected by the user.
Once the start date and end date for the period have been entered the
following data is available:
E: Energy produced during the selected period
Val.:Value of production for the selected period, calculated using the
currency and conversion coefficient set in the relevant section of the
SETTINGS menu
CO2: Amount of CO2 saved during the selected period
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Settings Menu
Selecting SETTINGS from the three main sub-menus will bring up the
first screen relating to the password.
The default password is “0000”.
This can be modified using the display keys and following the usual
procedure: EN
• Use ENTER to scroll from on figure to another (from left to right)
• Use ESC to return to the previous figure (from right to left)
• Press ESC several times to return to the previous menus
• Use DOWN to progressively scroll the numerical scale downwards
(from 9 to 0)
• Use UP to progressively scroll the numerical scale upwards (from 0 to 9)
After typing the password, press ENTER to access the various informa-
tion collected in this section:

• Address
This section of the menu allows you to set the address for serial commu-
nication of the individual inverters connected to the RS485 line.
The addresses that can be assigned are from 2 to 63. Use the UP and
DOWN keys to scroll through the numbers.
The ‘AUTO’ option cannot be used at present

• Display Set
This section of the menu is used to set the display characteristics:
1. Light: used to set and adjust the display lighting mode
Mode:
ON: Light is always on
OFF: Light is always off
AUTO: Automatic light management. The light comes on every time a
key is pressed and remains on for 30 seconds, after which it gradually
dims and goes out.
Intensity: adjusts display brightness (scale from 1 to 9)
2. Contrast: adjusts display contrast (scale from 1 to 9)
3. Buzzer: sets key sounds
ON: key sounds are enabled
OFF: key sounds are disabled
4. Power Graph: Allows you to set the time scale of the power graph
(8/16/24h)

• Service
This section of the menu is reserved for installers. To access this, it is
necessary to have a dedicated password which may be obtained from
the website https://registration.power-one.it.
Before connecting to the site, make sure you have all the information
required to calculate your password:
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The table below shows the parameters and the range of values that may
be set:
Parameter Parameter description Setting range
Set U>> Grid Over-voltage (OV) threshold (extended range) Unom … Unom x 1.3
Set U<< Grid Under-voltage (UV) threshold (extended range) 10V … Unom
Set F>> Grid Over-Frequency (OF) threshold (extended range) Fnom … Fnom + 5Hz
Set F<< Grid Under-Frequency (UF) threshold (extended range) Fnom - 5Hz … Fnom
Set U> Grid Over-voltage (OV) threshold (strict range) Unom … Unom x 1.3
Set U> (10Min) Grid Over-voltage (OV) threshold (measure of the averagevalue of the Unom … Unom x 1.3
mains voltage)
Set U< Grid Under-voltage (UV) threshold (strict range) 10V … Unom
Set F> Grid Over-Frequency (OF) threshold (strict range) Fnom … Fnom + 5Hz
Set F< Grid Under-Frequency (UF) threshold (strict range) Fnom - 5Hz … Fnom
Set Uconn> Max voltage admissible during grid pre-connection phase Unom … Unom x 1.3
Set Uconn< Min voltage admissible during grid pre-connection phase 10V … Unom
Set Fconn> Max frequency admissible during grid pre-connection phase Fnom … Fnom + 5Hz
Set Fconn< Min frequency admissible during grid pre-connection phase Fnom - 5Hz … Fnom
Set Time U>> Intervention time of Over Voltage (U>>) protection 0 … 327670mS
Set Time U<< Intervention time of Under Voltage (U<<) protection 0 … 327670mS
Set Time F>> Intervention time of Over Frequency (F>>) protection 0 … 327670mS
Set Time F<< Intervention time of Under Frequency (F<<) protection 0 … 327670mS
Set Time U> Intervention time of Over Voltage (U>) protection 0 … 327670mS
Set Time U< Intervention time of Under Voltage (U<) protection 0 … 327670mS
Set Time F> Intervention time of Over Frequency (F>) protection 0 … 327670mS
Set Time F< Intervention time of Under Frequency (F<) protection 0 … 327670mS
Set time conn 1 Time lag, of grid parameters control, before connection 0 … 65535mS
Set time conn 2 Time lag, of grid parameters control, before connection after grid fault 0 … 65535mS
Disable U>> U>> protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
Disable U<< U<< protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
Disable F>> F>> protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
Disable F<< F<< protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
Disable U> U> protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
Disable U> (10Min) U> (10Min) protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
Disable U< U< protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
Disable F> F> protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
Disable F< F< protection threshold disabling Enable/Disable
U> (10Min) Der. Enabling of power derating due to high average grid voltage value Enable/Disable
Slow Ramp Enabling gradual power immission into the grid after connection Enable/Disable
OF Derating Selection of power derating mode due to high value of grid frequency 0 Derating disable
1 Derating BDEW
2 Derating VDE-AR-N
3 Derating CEI
Reset Country S. Allow to unlock the selection of the grid standard via rotary switches
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Changing the above parameters may mean that disconnection from the grid does not
take place when the values indicated in the installation country standards are excee-
ded. If these parameters are changed to values outside the standard ones, an interface
safeguard must be fitted outside the inverter in compliance with the requirements in
the country of installation.

• New PW
This section of the menu is used to change the password giving access
EN
to the settings menu (default 0000).

Great care MUST be taken when storing the new password.

If the Password is lost it will not be possible to access the inverter, as no Reset fun-
ction has been provided for security reasons

• Currency
This section of the menu is used to set the name of the currency and the
value assigned to 1 kWh of energy produced. Proper setting of these
parameters allows the actual gain/saving produced by the system to be
displayed. Name: enter the value required (the default value is Euro)
Val/KWh: indicates the cost/incentives for 1 KWh expressed in the se-
lected currency (default is 0.50).

• Date/Time
Enables adjustment of the current time and date (daylight saving time
not included)

• Language
Allows you to set the required menu language

• Vstart
This section of the menu is used to set the voltage Vstart (separate
for both channels if they are configured independently or available), to
adapt it to the needs of the system.

• Alarm
This section of the menu is used to set switching of a relay contact (avai-
lable both as a normally open contact – N.O. – and as a normally closed
contact – N.C.). This contact can be used, for example, to: activate a
siren or a visual alarm; to command the disconnect device in an exter-
nal transformer or to command an optional external device. Maximum
ratings for the alarm contact: 240Vac/1A and 30Vdc/0.8A
Switching of the relay can be set to 4 different modes:
PRODUCTION: the relay switches when the inverter connects to the
grid.
ALARM: the relay switches in the event of an alarm (E code).
ALARM (conf.): the relay switches in the case of alarms (E code) or
warnings (W code) selected by the user from a list (the list may show
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CREPUSCULAR: the relay only switches when it exceeds the input vol-
tage set for the grid connection.

• Remote Control
This section of the menu is used to enable / disable connection/discon-
nection of the inverter from the grid using the special control signal (+R/-
R).
Disable: connection/disconnection of the inverter from the grid is dicta-
ted by the inverter input (voltage from the photovoltaic generator) and
output parameters (grid voltage)
Enable: connection/disconnection of the inverter from the grid is dicta-
ted (as well as by the inverter input - voltage from the photovoltaic gene-
rator - and output parameters - grid voltage) by the state of the signal +R
with respect to the signal –R.

• UV Prot. Time
This section of the menu is used to set the time that the inverter remains
connected to the grid after the input voltage drops below the Under Vol-
tage limit (set at 70% of Vstart). Power-One sets the time to 60 sec. The
user can set it to between 1 and 3600 sec.
Example: after having set the function UV Prot. Time to 60 seconds, if
the voltage Vin drops to below 70% of Vstart at 9.00 a.m., the inverter
will stay connected to the grid (receiving power from it) until 9.01 a.m.

• Alarm Message
This section of the menu is used to enter a customised message that is
shown on the display immediately after the specific error message has
been shown.
Enable/Disable: Enables/Disables display of customised messages
Compose Message: it is possible to write the customised message,
which can take up two lines of 16 characters each. The UP/DOWN ar-
rows are used to select the character to be inserted, followed by ENTER
to confirm.
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Information menu
• Product ID
Allows you to view the product identification code

• Serial No
Allows you to view the equipment serial number. EN

• Firmware
Allows you to view the firmware version installed on the equipment

• Country Select.
Used to display information on the grid standard set using the rotating
switches.
- Actual value: Displays the grid standard set.
- New value: If the position of the rotating switches is changed (and
therefore a new grid standard is selected) during operation, the new
standard selected will be displayed. This will only become effective the
next time the equipment is turned off and then on again, and provided
the time remaining to carry out that operation has not expired (24h in
operation)
- Set new value: Used to confirm/set the new grid standard set in the
previous menu section “New value”. Using this function the standard
selected from the display and the position of the rotating switches will
not correspond
- Residual time: Displays the residual time within which it is still pos-
sible to set a new grid standard. When the time expires the message
“Blocked” will be displayed, indicating that it is not possible to modify the
grid standard any further.
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AUTOTEST procedure conforming to standard CEI 0-21
The autotest in accordance with the CEI-021 grid standard may be start-
ed using the menu on the display or using an RS485/USB converter with
the dedicated interface software (Aurora Communicator).
The conditions required to perform the Autotest are:
• You must have set grid standard CEI-021.
• You must not intervene in any way while the test is underway
• You must check that the device has a stable network connection.

Performing the tests that may be conducted using the menu

appearing on the display
In the SETTINGS section of the Autotest menu, select the type of test
the device is to start, from the following:
OV Test – parameters U>>, U>, U> (10Min). Disconnection from the
distribution grid due to “Over-voltage”
UV Test – parameters U<<, U<. Disconnection from the distribution grid
due to “Under-voltage”
OF Test – parameters F>> and F>. Disconnection from the distribution
grid due to “Over-frequency”
UF Test – parameters F<< and F<. Disconnection from the distribution
grid due to “Under-frequency”

Go to the SETTINGS > Autotest > menu U>> R

U<< R
F>>
F<<
U>(10min) R
U> R
U< R
F>
F<
If one of the protections is disabled (by the utility menu) N/A (not appli-
cable) will appear next to the name of the test.

While the test is being performed, the set limits will be gradually in-
creased/reduced (depending on the type of test) until the threshold at
which the inverter is disconnected from the grid is reached. Autotest
methods are as stated by current legislation.
Test in corso The start of the test is shown on the display with the message “Test in
..... progress”

At the end of the test, when the inverter has disconnected from the grid,
the results and values of the test performed will appear on the display.
You can move from one screen to another using the UP/DOWN arrow
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Details of the data available in each screen are provided below:
Screen 1 of 3
03 Inverter serial number
02 Parameter tested (E.g.: U>>)
01 Screen number
123456 XXX 1/3 EN
Test: OK

04 Test result
Screen 2 of 3
03 Inverter serial number
02 Parameter tested (E.g.: U>>)
01 Screen number
123456 XXX 2/3
YYYY Y ZZZZZ

04 Value of the grid parameter detected when the protection was tripped
05 Measured protection tripping time

Screen 3 of 3
03 Inverter serial number
02 Parameter tested (E.g.: U>>)
01 Screen number
123456 XXX 3/3
YYYY Y ZZZZZ

04 Protection tripping value

05 Set protection tripping time

The test results should be considered valid on the basis of the following
tolerances, as reported in the applicable legislation:

• ≤ 5 % for voltage thresholds

• ± 20 mHz for frequency thresholds
• ≤ 3 % ± 20 ms for tripping times

Press ESC to go to the Autotest menu again, from which you may select
the next test to be performed.
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8 - Maintenance
General conditions
Checking and maintenance operations must be carried out by specialized
staff assigned to carry out this work.

Maintenance operations must be performed with the apparatus disconnected from the
grid (power switch open) and the photovoltaic panels obscured or isolated, unless
otherwise indicated.

For cleaning, DO NOT use rags made of filamentary material or corrosive products
that may corrode parts of the equipment or generate electrostatic charges.
Avoid temporary repairs. All repairs should be carried out using only genuine spare
parts.
The maintenance technician is under an obligation to promptly report any anomalies.

DO NOT allow the equipment to be used if problems of any kind are

found, and restore the normal conditions correctly or otherwise make
sure that this is done.

Always use the personal protective equipment provided by the employer and comply
with the safety conditions of the Accident prevention chapter.
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Routine maintenance
Scheduled maintenance operations are not mandatory, but are recom-
mended to preserve the efficiency of the PV plant.

We recommend that maintenance operations be carried out by qualified personnel or EN

by the personnel of Power-One (as set forth in a maintenance contract).

The periodicity of the maintenance operations may vary in accordance with local envi-
ronmental conditions and the installation

Table: routine maintenance

Annual visual inspection • Check that the inverter is operating correctly, and that no fault alarms are present
• Ensure all the labels and safety symbols are visible
• Test the integrity of the cables, connectors, and plugs external to the inverter
• Check that the environmental conditions have not changed drastically since
the installation of the system
Annual operations • Check that cable glands and connection block screws are tight
• Check that the cover is properly closed
• If no monitoring system is present, check the history log of alarms and errors
using the instructions given in the manual in order to look for recent malfunction
warnings
Annual cleaning • Clean the equipment (in particular the heat sink)

Troubleshooting
Follow the table shown in the following paragraph in order to understand
and resolve warning (Wxxx) and error (Exxx) messages displayed by
the inverter

The operations carried out on the inverter in order to identify and resolve malfunctions
may be carried out only by the organization that carried out the installation or by qua-
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Alarm Messages
The equipment is only able to signal errors/warnings on the display if the
la input voltage is higher than Vdcmin (POWER LED flashing or on; see
the chapter on operation)
Any messages and related codes are displayed on the part of the di-
splay 12 marked b10.

b10

12
DC
AC

13
POWER ALARM GFI ESC UP DOWN ENTER
14
The table below gives a full list of the error/warning messages relating to string in-
verters. Some of the error/warning codes may not be used, according to the model of
inverter installed.
Message Codes Alarm Cause Solution
displayed displayed
Ground Red LED Ground Fault The alarm is triggered when a ground Check the connections on the DC side of the inverter and
Fault dispersion current is detected in the DC repeat the commissioning procedure.
section of the system. Check that the safeguards used to protect against transitory
The alarm is accompanied by light-up of external over voltages are adequate and in a proper state
the red LED on the front of the inverter. of repair. Remove them and try again. Replace them if
necessary.
If the error is repeated frequently, consult the AN “Riso and
Ileak Troubles Solving Guide” on the Power-One web portal
(www.power-one.com).
Degauss --- Degaussing
error state fail
Input OV E002 Input Over This alarm is triggered when the inverter It is necessary to measure the input voltage inside the
voltage input voltage (from the wind turbine) inverter using a voltmeter.
exceeds the threshold set for proper If it is higher than the maximum operating range voltage the
operation. The alarm is triggered before alarm is genuine and the configuration of the wind turbine
reaching the absolute threshold beyond must be checked.
which the inverter will be damaged. If it is lower than the maximum operating range voltage the
When the inverter input voltage exceeds alarm is induced by an internal malfunction and you should
the Over Voltage threshold, the inverter contact the Power-One Service
will not start because the alarm is
triggered.
No E003 Internal The main microcontroller is not able to This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified
Parameters Parameters initialise the two DSPs (booster stage externally. If the problem persists (even after the inverter
Error and inverter stage) properly. has been turned off and then on again), contact the Power-
This is usually due to communication One Service.
problems on the inverter’s internal bus.
Bulk OV E004 Bulk Over Internal error in the inverter. The alarm is The alarm may be due to causes external to the inverter. an
voltage triggered when the voltage at the ends of excessive inverter input voltage may be read as a state of
the bulk condensers exceeds the Over over voltage for bulk capacities. In this case it is advisable
Voltage threshold. to check the inverter input voltage. If the value is close to
the input OV threshold the wind turbine configuration should
be adjusted.
The alarm may also be due to causes internal to the inverter,
and in this case it is necessary to contact the Power-One
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displayed displayed
Ground Red LED Ground Fault The alarm is triggered when a ground Check the connections on the DC side of the inverter and
Fault dispersion current is detected in the DC repeat the commissioning procedure.
section of the system. Check that the safeguards used to protect against transitory
The alarm is accompanied by light-up of external over voltages are adequate and in a proper state
the red LED on the front of the inverter. of repair. Remove them and try again. Replace them if
necessary.
If the error is repeated frequently, consult the AN “Riso and
Ileak Troubles Solving Guide” on the Power-One web portal
(www.power-one.com).
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Degauss --- Degaussing
error state fail
Input OV E002 Input Over This alarm is triggered when the inverter It is necessary to measure the input voltage inside the
voltage input voltage (from the wind turbine) inverter using a voltmeter.
exceeds the threshold set for proper If it is higher than the maximum operating range voltage the
operation. The alarm is triggered before alarm is genuine and the configuration of the wind turbine
reaching the absolute threshold beyond must be checked.
which the inverter will be damaged. If it is lower than the maximum operating range voltage the
When the inverter input voltage exceeds alarm is induced by an internal malfunction and you should
the Over Voltage threshold, the inverter contact the Power-One Service
will not start because the alarm is
triggered.
No E003 Internal The main microcontroller is not able to This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified
Parameters Parameters initialise the two DSPs (booster stage externally. If the problem persists (even after the inverter
Error and inverter stage) properly. has been turned off and then on again), contact the Power-
This is usually due to communication One Service.
problems on the inverter’s internal bus.
Bulk OV E004 Bulk Over Internal error in the inverter. The alarm is The alarm may be due to causes external to the inverter. an
voltage triggered when the voltage at the ends of excessive inverter input voltage may be read as a state of
the bulk condensers exceeds the Over over voltage for bulk capacities. In this case it is advisable
Voltage threshold. to check the inverter input voltage. If the value is close to
the input OV threshold the wind turbine configuration should
be adjusted.
The alarm may also be due to causes internal to the inverter,
and in this case it is necessary to contact the Power-One
Service.
Comm.Error E005 Internal This alarm is triggered when there are Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
Commun- communication problems between the If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
ication Error control devices inside the inverter turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
Service.
IGBT Sat E007 IGBT The alarm is triggered when one of the Every time the error occurs, the inverter attempts to restore
Saturation active inverter devices is in a state of normal operation. If the error only occurs sporadically it may
saturation. be induced by a sudden transition in the grid voltage or in the
input voltage, but it is not due to a malfunction in the inverter.
If the error relates to an internal malfunction it will continue
to occur, and it is therefore necessary to contact the Power-
One Service.
Internal error E009 Internal Error Internal error in the inverter Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
Service.
Bulk Low E010 Low Bulk The alarm may be due to causes If the error message is triggered sporadically this may be
Voltage external to the inverter. a reduced input due to causes outside the inverter (low wind and therefore
voltage in the inverter (only slightly low availability of power for the wind turbine). If the problem
higher than the activation voltage) that is is repeated systematically even in the presence of high
not accompanied by a sufficient supply wind and with an input voltage significantly higher than the
of power from the wind turbine (a state activation voltage, contact the Power-One Service.
typical of periods of low wind).
Ramp Fail E011 Bulk ramp Internal error in the inverter relating Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
timeout to the time required by the DC-DC If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
(Booster) circuit to operate at steady turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
state Service.
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DcDc Fail E012 Booster Internal error in the inverter relating to Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
module error operation of the DC-DC (Booster) circuit If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
revealed by turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
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Over Temp. E014 Over- External temperature exceeds 60°C. Wait until the temperature to which the inverter is exposed
temperature This parameter also depends on the has returned to the proper operating range and the inverter
power to be delivered by the inverter, as is able to cool itself. If the problem persists (even after the
measurement of temperature is carried ambient temperature has returned within the range), contact
out internally and is influenced by the the Power-One Service.
heat dissipation from components in
the inverter itself.
Bulk Cap E015 Bulk Error inside the inverter relating to a Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
Fail Capacitor problem with the bulk capacitors. If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
Fail turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
Service.
Inverter Fail E016 Inverter The alarm is triggered when a problem is Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
module error detected in the inverter circuit (DC/AC) If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
revealed by turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
Booster Service
Start E017 Inverter Internal error in the inverter relating Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
Timeout module start- to the time required by the DC-AC If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
up timeout (Inverter) circuit to operate at steady turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
state Service.
Ground E018 Leakage The alarm is triggered when a ground Check the connections on the DC side of the inverter and
Fault current fail dispersion current is detected in the DC repeat the commissioning procedure.
section of the system during normal Check that the safeguards used to protect against transitory
operation of the inverter. The alarm is external overvoltages are adequate and in a proper state
accompanied by light-up of the red LED of repair. Remove them and try again. Replace them if
on the front of the inverter. necessary.
If the error is repeated frequently, consult the AN “Riso and
Ileak Troubles Solving Guide” on the Power-One web portal
(www.power-one.com).
Self Test E019 Leakage Before connecting to the grid the inverter This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified
Error 3 current performs a self-test that relates to the externally. If the problem persists (even after the inverter has
sensor self- leakage current sensor. The test is been turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
test fail carried out by “forcing” a current with Service. Due to its nature, this alarm is only triggered before
a know value into the leakage current connection to the grid
sensor: the microprocessor compares
the value read with the known value.
The error is triggered if the comparison
between value read and known value
during the test does not fall within the
allowed tolerance.
Self Test E020 Booster relay Before connecting to the grid the This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified
Error 1 self-test fail inverter performs some internal tests. externally. If the problem persists (even after the inverter has
One of these tests relates to proper been turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
operation of the booster relay. The test Service. Due to its nature, this alarm is only triggered before
is carried out by “forcing” switching of connection to the grid
the relay and checking its operation.
The error is triggered if a problem is
found when activating the relay.
Self Test E021 Inverter relay Before connecting to the grid the This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified
Error 2 self-test fail inverter performs a test that relates to externally. If the problem persists (even after the inverter has
operation of the inverter relay. The test been turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
is carried out by “forcing” switching of Service. Due to its nature, this alarm is only triggered before
the relay and checking its operation. connection to the grid.
The error is triggered if a problem is
found when activating the relay.
Self Test E022 Relay self- Time required to perform the self-test Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
Error 4 test timeout carried out on the DC_AC (inverter) If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
circuit relay is too high. This may turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
indicate a problem connected to the Service.
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DC inj error E023 Dc-Injection The error is generated if the direct In the presence of high grid voltage distortion this problem
out of range component in the current delivered on should be notified to the grid company so that the problem
the grid exceeds the threshold of 0.5% can be solved.
of the rated operating current. If the inverter is faulty, contact the Power-One Service.
In any case the inverter does not block
when error E023 is triggered, but
attempts to connect to the grid again.
Sporadic repetition of the error is a sign
of high grid distortion or rapid changes in
the wind, while systematic repetition of EN
the error indicates a fault in the inverter.

Internal error E024 Internal Error Internal error in the inverter Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
Service
Riso Low E025 Low isolation Before connecting to the grid the inverter Check the connections on the DC side of the inverter and
(not resistance measures the wind turbine isolation repeat the commissioning procedure.
shown resistance with respect to ground. Check that the safeguards used to protect against transitory
on the If the isolation resistance measured external overvoltages are adequate and in a proper state
display) by the inverter is less than 1Mohm, of repair. Remove them and try again. Replace them if
the inverter will not connect to the necessary.
grid and the error “Riso Low” will be If the error is repeated frequently, consult the AN “Riso and
displayed. The possible causes are: Ileak Troubles Solving Guide” on the Power-One web portal
- Damaged wind turbine; (www.power-one.com).
- Rectifier (controller) not properly
sealed, resulting in infiltration of water
and/or humidity;
- Connection problems);
- Poor quality cable joints;
- Presence in the DC section of unsuitable
or damaged overvoltage surge arresters
outside the inverter (trigger voltage
lower than the characteristics of the
wind turbine);
- Presence of damp within the generator
or rectifier

Vref Error E026 Bad internal Bad internal reference voltage Internal error that cannot be verified externally. If the problem
reference measurement persists (even after the inverter has been turned off and then
voltage on again), contact the Power-One Service
Error Meas E027 VGrid Error in internal measurement of the This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified
V Measures grid voltage (set in the standard) to externally. If the problem persists (even after the inverter
Fault give a redundant measurement (2 has been turned off and then on again), contact the Power-
measurements of the same parameter One Service
carried out by two different circuits).

Error Meas E028 FGrid Error in internal measurement of the This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified
F Measures grid frequency (set in the standard) externally. If the problem persists (even after the inverter
Fault to give a redundant measurement (2 has been turned off and then on again), contact the Power-
measurements of the same parameter One Service.
carried out by two different circuits).

Error Meas E029 ZGrid Error in internal measurement of the Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
Z Measures PV generator isolation resistance with The error occurs if the internal measurement is carried out
Fault respect to ground (set in the standard) before connection to the grid. If the problem persists (even
to give a redundant measurement (2 after the inverter has been turned off and then on again),
measurements of the same parameter contact the Power-One Service.
carried out by two different circuits).

Error Meas E030 ILeak Error in internal measurement (carried This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified
Ileak Measures out when the inverter is connected externally. If the problem persists (even after the inverter
Fault to the grid) of the ground leakage has been turned off and then on again), contact the Power-
current on the DC side (generator) (set One Service.
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Error Read E031 Wrong V Measurement of the voltage at the relay This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be
V Measure terminals is outside the range. There is verified externally. If the problem occurs repeatedly it will be
too much difference in voltage between necessary to contact the Power-One Service.
the output relay input and output.
Error Read I E032 Wrong I Output voltage imbalance measurement This is an internal error in the inverter that cannot be
Measure (taken between the three phases) verified externally. If the problem occurs repeatedly it will be
outside range (only in three-phase necessary to contact the Power-One Service
models).
UTH E033 Under Temperature outside the inverter lower Wait until the temperature to which the inverter is
Tempera- than –25°C. exposed returns within the operating range.
ture If the problem persists, contact the Power-One Service.
Remember to wait for long enough to allow the inverter
to warm up.
Interlock fail E034 IGBT not Internal error in the inverter. Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
ready If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
Service
Remote Off E035 Waiting The inverter has been turned off using Turn the inverter back on using the remote. If the unit does not
(not remote ON the remote (remote OFF) and is waiting start up, disable the ON/OFF from remote function and then
shown for the signal that will turn it on again shut the equipment down completely and start it up again.
on the (Remote ON). If the problem persists (even after the Remote ON/OFF has
display) been turned off from the display), contact the Power-One
Service.
Vout Avg E036 Average The average grid voltage value (every Check the grid voltage at the inverter connection point.
errror Vout out of 10 minutes) does not fall within the If the grid voltage is outside the range due to the state of
range allowed range. The grid voltage at the the distribution grid, ask the grid company to rectify the grid
point in which the inverter is connected voltage. If the grid company authorises modification of the
is too high. This may be caused by inverter parameters, the new limits must be agreed with the
excessively high grid impedance. During Power-One Service.
the final phase of the timeout the inverter
limits power to check whether the grid
voltage stabilises to within normal
parameters. If this does not happen the
inverter will disconnect from the grid.
Mid Bulk OV E038 Mid bulk OV Internal error in the inverter. Internal error in the inverter that cannot be verified externally.
If the problem persists (even after the inverter has been
turned off and then on again), contact the Power-One
Service.
Wind Low W001 (Low input Insufficient wind. Check the inverter input voltage.
voltage The wind turbine is not configured If it does not exceed Vstart check that there is sufficient wind
during start- properly. and that the system composition is correct.
up of the If it exceeds Vstart contact the Power-One Service.
inverter)
Input UV W002 (Low input Insufficient wind. Check the inverter input voltage.
voltage The wind turbine is not configured If it does not exceed Vstart check that there is sufficient wind
during shut- properly. and that the system composition is correct.
down of the If it exceeds Vstart contact the Power-One Service.
inverter)
Grid Fail W003 Grid Fail This error is signalled when the grid Check the grid voltage in the inverter. If it is absent, check
(the grid parameters are outside the limits set whether the supply grid voltage is absent. If the voltage tends
voltage by the grid company during normal to rise (when the inverter is connected) there is a problem
parameters operation of the inverter. of high line or grid impedance.
are outside Grid voltage absent (after signalling Check the grid voltage at the point of supply; if it is high this
the limits) the problem the inverter switches to means there is a high grid impedance. In this case, request
“Vac Absent”) the grid company to adjust the voltage. If the grid company
Unstable grid voltage (values too low or authorises modification of the inverter parameters, the new
too high) Unstable limits must be agreed with the Power-One Service
grid frequency. If the voltage at the supply point is much lower than the one
measured in the inverter, the line (inverter-counter) must be
adjusted. If the grid voltage and frequency are within limits
(even when the inverter is connected to the grid) contact
the Power-One Service.
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Table fail W009 Empty Wind Absence of turbine power curve in the Load the power curve into the inverter (follow the procedure
Table inverter. described in the relevant chapter).

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Fan Fail W010 Fan Fail This error occurs in the presence of a Internal error in the inverter that cannot be solved externally.
(not failure in the fan/fans inside the inverter. If the alarm persists, contact the Power-One Service.
shown In this state the yellow LED on the front (Alarm not shown on the display, only the yellow LED
on the panel flashes. flashes).
display)
Bulk UV W011 Bulk Under- Reading of the internal voltage on the Check the inverter input voltage. If
voltage bulk condensers carried out when the it does not exceed Vstart check that there is sufficient
inverter is connected to the grid sun and that the system composition is correct.
If it exceeds Vstart contact the Power-One Service.
Battery low W012 Low internal The internal battery used to maintain the Change the battery with the inverter completely off (AC
EN
clock battery date/time settings is low or damaged. and DC sides disconnected), making sure that you respect
voltage the polarity.
Clk fail W013 Internal clock This alarm is triggered when there is Internal error in the inverter that cannot be solved externally.
fail a difference of more than 1 minute If the alarm persists, contact the Power-One Service.
between the time shown on the display
and the internal microprocessor clock,
and it indicates a malfunction in the
clock circuit.
SPD DC W018 SPD DC Overvoltage surge arresters on the DC Check the inspection window on each of the overvoltage
protection protection side damaged. surge arresters (DC side). If it is red the overvoltage surge
open open arrester is damaged and the cartridge must be replaced.
If the alarm continues to be present even if all the surge
arresters have a green inspection window, contact the
Power-One Service.
SPD AC W019 SPD AC Overvoltage surge arresters on the AC Check the inspection window on each of the overvoltage
protection protection side damaged. surge arresters (AC side). If it is red the overvoltage surge
open open arrester is damaged and the cartridge must be replaced.
If the alarm continues to be present even if all the surge
arresters have a green inspection window, contact the
Power-One Service.
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Storage and dismantling
Storage of the equipment or prolonged stop
If the equipment is not used immediately or is stored for long periods,
check that it is correctly packed and contact Power-One for storage
instructions.
The equipment must be stored in well-ventilated indoor areas that do
not have characteristics that might damage the components of the
equipment.

Restarting after a long or prolonged stop requires a check and, in some

cases, the removal of oxidation and dust that will also have settled inside
the equipment if not suitably protected.

Dismantling, decommissioning and disposal

Power-One CANNOT be held responsible for disposal of the equipment: displays, cables,
batteries, accumulators, etc., and therefore the customer must dispose of these substances,
which are potentially harmful to the environment, in accordance with the regulations in force
in the country of installation.
If the equipment is dismantled, in order to dispose of the products that it
is composed of, you must adhere to the regulations in force in the country
of destination and in any case avoid causing any kind of pollution.

Dispose of the various types of materials that the parts of the equipment consist of in
dumps that are suitable for the purpose.

Table: disposal of components

COMPONENT MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION
Frame, brackets, supports................................................................................................ Arc-welded steel FE37
Casing or covers.................................................................................................................................ABS, plastic
Paint and........................................................................................................................................... RAL .............
Gaskets and seals............................................................................................................. Rubber / Teflon / Viton
Electrical cables.......................................................................................................................... Copper / Rubber
Polyethylene / Nylon.......................................................................................................................... Conduits
Back-up battery .................................................................................................................. Nickel / Lead/ Lithium
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