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Table of contents
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 ABOUT GAMESA ELECTRIC........................................................................................................ 6
1.2 ABOUT THE GAMESA ELECTRIC INVERTERS .............................................................................. 6
1.3 NOTE ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ......................................................................................... 6
2 AIMS AND CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ 7
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................... 8
4 SYMBOLS USED ................................................................................................................. 9
4.1 SYMBOLS ON THIS MANUAL: .................................................................................................... 9
4.2 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................................... 10
5 SAFETY MEASURES .......................................................................................................... 11
5.1 INVERTER IDENTIFICATION.................................................................................................... 11
5.2 RISKS .................................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 EMERGENCY SWITCH ............................................................................................................. 13
5.4 MANUAL SWITCHES ................................................................................................................... 14
6 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 16
6.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 16
6.1.1 Specifications of the AC line connected to the inverter............................................................... 16
6.1.2 Voltages and frequency limits for Utility Interaction................................................................... 17
6.1.3 Photovoltaic field specifications ............................................................................................... 18
6.1.4 Mechanical specifications ........................................................................................................ 18
6.1.5 Environmental conditions, location and ventilation .................................................................... 19
6.2 BASIC DESCRIPTION OF THE GAMESA E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA INVERTER ................................... 23
6.2.1 General information ............................................................................................................... 23
6.2.2 Single line diagrams of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter ............................................ 24
6.2.3 Dimensions and external components ...................................................................................... 25
6.2.4 Component distribution .......................................................................................................... 26
6.2.5 Efficiency .............................................................................................................................. 27
6.2.6 Control system....................................................................................................................... 27
6.2.7 External power supply ............................................................................................................ 27
6.2.8 Voltage dips (Low voltage ride through)................................................................................... 28
6.2.9 Insulation monitoring ............................................................................................................. 28
6.3 GAMESA E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA INVERTER EXTENSIONS AND OPTIONS..................................... 29
6.3.1 1.3 MVA, 1.4 MVA and 2.6 MVA, 2.8 MVA integral solution......................................................... 29
6.3.2 Earthing kit ........................................................................................................................... 29
6.3.3 DC fuses kit........................................................................................................................... 30
6.3.4 Other extensions.................................................................................................................... 30
7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................... 31
7.1 TRANSPORTING THE GAMESA E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA INVERTER ............................................... 31
7.2 INVERTER CONNECTIONS....................................................................................................... 33
7.2.1 Cross section and metrics of inverter connection conductors ...................................................... 37
7.2.2 About the auxiliary power supply............................................................................................. 37
7.2.3 Heat exchanger installation and connection .............................................................................. 37
7.2.4 Communications .................................................................................................................... 39
8 OPERATION..................................................................................................................... 40
8.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 40
8.2 OPERATIONAL DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................ 40
8.3 CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................................................... 42
8.3.1 Touch screen operation .......................................................................................................... 42
8.3.2 Welcome screen .................................................................................................................... 42
8.3.3 Standard screen..................................................................................................................... 43
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 ABOUT GAMESA ELECTRIC
GAMESA ELECTRIC has been a leading manufacturer of power electronic solutions since 1979, always using
state-of-the-art technologies.
Our product portfolio includes a track record of successful projects on the most exigent sectors, such as:
Power converters and control cabinets for renewable energies power plants (wind and solar PV), UPS for
nuclear power plants and industrial applications, power converters for marine propulsion systems, power
quality solutions for both utilities and industrial applications (Statcom for reactive power dynamic
compensation, Active Filter for fast dynamic harmonics cancellation, Windfact® for voltage dips withstanding
on windfarms,…); being a solutions provider for our customers, who are among the leading utilities and
industries in their respective sectors.
Our products have gained proven reliability in the most exigent conditions worldwide.
Finally, GAMESA ELECTRIC supports its customers along all the phases of their projects value-chain: during
the design, construction, commissioning, start-up and operation of their power plants or industrial
applications.
The photovoltaic Gamesa E Inverters by GAMESA ELECTRIC are fully-automated three-phase photovoltaic
grid-connected inverters.
The inverter connects to an array of photovoltaic panels on one side, from which it receives energy in the
form of direct current, and to the electrical grid on the other side, which it feeds with the energy transformed
appropriately into alternating current.
The photovoltaic Gamesa Electric Inverters by GAMESA ELECTRIC are designed and certified for
exclusive use in industrial environments.
This document, its content, appendices and/or amendments (the “Document”) has been drawn up by Gamesa
Corporación Tecnológica, S.A. (“Gamesa”) for purely informational purposes. It contains private and
confidential information relating to Gamesa and/or its affiliates (the “Company”), and is aimed exclusively at
the recipient. As a result, it may not be disclosed, published or distributed, totally or partially, without the
prior written consent of Gamesa, and only if explicit reference is made to Gamesa’s ownership of the
aforementioned intellectual property rights. The entire contents of this document, including text, images,
markings, logos, colour combinations and any other element, its structure and design, the selection and
manner of presentation of the materials included herein are protected by industrial and intellectual property
rights, owned by Gamesa, which the addressee and recipient of this document must respect. In particular, but
without limiting the general nature of the obligation of confidentiality, it is forbidden to reproduce, except for
private use, transform, distribute, publicly communicate, make available to third parties and, in general,
exploit in any other way, by any means, all or part of the contents of this document, including its design and
the selection and manner of presentation of the materials included herein.
Contact information:
Gamesa Electric gamesaelectric@gamesacorp.com
Ramírez Arellano 37 http://www.gamesaelectric.com
28043 - Madrid
Telf.: (+34) 91 503 17 00
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The manual provides safety indications, information on installation preparations and information on using,
maintaining and troubleshooting the inverter.
SECTION 2: AIMS AND CONTENTS: Description of the document and introduction to its contents.
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Considerations on the use of this manual and who it
is aimed at.
SECTION 4: SYMBOLS USED: Description of the warning and information symbols used throughout this
manual and on the inverter.
SECTION 5: SAFETY MEASURES: General equipment risks, procedures and safety measures during
equipment use.
SECTION 7: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: This section describes the instructions required to perform
correct electrical and mechanical installation of the inverter.
SECTION 8: OPERATION: This section provides details on normal equipment operation, as well as how it
behaves in response to faults, electrical grid incidents, alarms, etc. It also provides details on how to use the
equipment display for start-up, configuration, managing alarms, etc.
SECTION 9: COMMISIONING: Description of the commissioning or initial start-up process after inverter
installation. Safety measures to be taken and steps to validate the installation are described.
SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING: Guide for tackling problems which may arise during the life of the
inverter.
SECTION 11: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Maintenance tasks which must be performed on the inverter
to ensure correct operation over time.
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• The equipment must always be used in accordance with its anticipated use. Any other use is
considered not to be anticipated by its design and the manufacturer accepts no responsibility.
Anticipated use also includes:
o Reading and studying the user manual. All indications must be followed and are also
considered part of anticipated use.
o Observation of all maintenance protocols and periodic inspection.
o Following the anticipated installation directives.
• The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damages which may be caused to the equipment
or third parties in the event of storing or handling the equipment in an environment not
approved or supervised by the manufacturer. The technical data in this manual include the
permitted environmental specifications.
• Installation must ensure that the cables are correctly insulated, do not present corrosion, no
loose or damaged connections are present and that they have been designed with sufficient
dimensions. Any faults found in the installation must be repaired immediately.
• Equipment with the CE marking complies with the fundamental requirements of the low voltage
and electromagnetic compatibility directives. More detailed information can be found in the
“Technical specifications” appendix of this document.
• It is recommended not to dispose of this equipment with all other waste materials once it has
completed its useful life. Electrical devices must be collected separately and recycled with respect
for the environment in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC.
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4 SYMBOLS USED
4.1 SYMBOLS ON THIS MANUAL:
NOTE: Close attention must be paid when encountering the symbols shown above during the course of this
document, given that the failure to follow the safety indications given in this document may cause irreversible
damage to the equipment/third party assets or, in the worst case, serious physical injury to persons, including
death.
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You can find the next acronyms and abbreviations in this document:
ANSI: American National Standards Institute MTBF: Mean Time Between Failures
CCU: Converter Control Unit NEC: National Electrical Code
IGBT: Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
CEC: California Energy Commission PV: Photovoltaic
DSP: Digital Signal Processor PWM: Pulse-Width Modulation
FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array SCADA: Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
HMI: Human Machine Interface TCO: Transparent Conducting Oxide
IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission UL: Underwriters Laboratories
IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply
ISO: International Organization for Standardization VDE: "German association for electrical, electronic
MPPT: Maximum Power Point Tracking & information technology.
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5 SAFETY MEASURES
Installation of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter must be performed by qualified technical personnel
who are authorised to carry out installations and commissioning on photovoltaic power stations.
• Model.
• Output power.
Output power under nominal operating conditions.
• Maximum input voltage.
Maximum permitted panel voltage (1000 Vdc).
• Output voltage range.
E-1.3 MVA AC voltage (306 … 396 Vdc)
E-1.4 MVA AC voltage (340 … 440 Vdc)
• Frequency.
Rated operating frequency (50 or 60Hz).
• Serial number.
• Date of manufacture.
• IP protection level
• Dimensions.
Dimensions in millimetres (width x height x depth).
• Weight.
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5.2 RISKS
Some of the risks posed by the equipment and general warnings which must ALWAYS be taken into account
are described below:
The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter by GAMESA – ELECTRIC is designed and
certified for exclusive use in industrial environments.
Read this installation manual and keep it for future reference. Before using the
Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter, read all instructions, caution markings and
other relevant sections of this manual. Failure to comply with these warnings could
lead to severe electric shock or even death. Proceed with extreme care at all times to
prevent accidents.
The two capacitor bridges can store energy. Before performing any operation inside
it, open the DC switches and press the emergency stop button and always check
through the display that the dc bus not has voltage. Only qualified personnel are
authorised to perform maintenance operations.
Before handling the interior of the inverter, always check that there is no voltage on
the input terminals or the capacitor bridge. Open the doors or the covers of the
device only once it has been disconnected and discharged. Check that the device
does not register any DC voltage, including on the photovoltaic terminals.
If you wish to disconnect the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter from the low
voltage grid to perform any operation on it, check that it is stopped by pressing the
emergency switch as a safety measure and opening all of its switches. Switches
which may be present on the installation’s power supply panels must also be opened
so that no voltage is present on the AC and DC input terminals.
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The electronic components of the inverter can be damaged by handling or if they are
charged with electrostatic energy. Discharge them through a ground potential before
handling them and wear suitable protective equipment.
The Power bridge module can explode if a serious operating fault occurs.
The equipment weighs approximately 1800 kg and should therefore be handled with
care when transporting it from the factory to the installation site. The doors must be
kept closed and secured, and the manufacturer’s indications must be followed.
When the inverter is operating or has recently been turned off, there may be high
temperature surfaces and components (fuses, transformers, filters, heatsinks, etc.…).
If it is necessary to work on these components, in addition to the safety measures
with respect to electrical risks, it is recommended to take adequate precautions
regarding to temperature.
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The inverter includes 2 DCswitches. These switches electrically connect each of the DC
sections to their inverter input. Each of them has an indicator light. It is extremely important to understand
the meaning of the information provided by this indicator.
External overcurrent protection and external disconnect switches to the inverter, for
both AC and DC circuits, must be provided by the installer in accordance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or other local regulations,if required.
WARNING: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace internal or external
fuses and switches with the same type and ratings.
If the switches are operated without regard for the state of their respective
indicators, some internal protections of the inverter or even the installation may be
activated. It is essential to operate the equipment’s switcheseonly during operations
when doing so is permitted.
Even when the AC and all DC switches have been opened, parts in the interior of the
equipment will remain under voltage and discharge gradually. Wait for the period of
time recommended in this manual before opening the cabinet and performing any
operation inside. But even with the DC and AC switches open, AC and DC Voltage
continues to exist in the DC and AC supply terminals accordingly.
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When the DC switches are closed, the correspondent DC LINK is coupled to the
photovoltaic panels. For example, when the inverter is turned OFF and the AC switch
is opened, if the DC switches are closed, DC voltage will be present in all the DC
wiring from the photovoltaic panels to the DC input and the DC Link of the inverter.
When maintenance tasks are done in the photovoltaic field take into account that
when disconnecting DC lines, the DC voltage of the DC Link will be present at the DC
lines if the DC Switches are left closed.
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6 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
This section describes the general specifications which the installation must comply with to guarantee the
correct behaviour of the equipment, as well as an overview of the building specifications and some functions
of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter.
When planning an installation, it is necessary to understand all of the components it comprises in order to
achieve optimal operation of the installation. The inverter must be installed according to the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 including Sec. 690.35 (ungrounded PV array) and with local regulations.
The general specifications of the AC line which is connected to the inverter are as follows:
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The following table shows the adjustable trip limits and times for AC voltage and frequency, it also indicates
the range and the value configured by default.
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The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter is a static converter embedded in a mechanical enclosure. The
equipment should be installed on a raised access floor adequately reinforced to withstand its weight.
Mechanical specifications
Dimensions (mm) 2450 x 1840 x 975 (1035 with handles)
Approximate weight 1700/1800 kg
Environmental protection IP-20/ Ik-8
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The equipment must be located in a building, either inside a substation or industrial installation, or in a
specific prefabricated building or container with adequate air conditioning or extraction of heat generated by
the inverter during operation. In addition, the temperature inside the building or container must be above the
inverter’s minimum working temperature and the condensation threshold for the atmospheric humidity.
The inverter is designed to work at ambient temperatures between -10°C and 50°C (from -20ºC with “Low
temperature kit”). When the inverter is at a temperature lower than 0°C its heating system is activated in
order to reach an internal temperature greater than 0°C and permit start-up. To ensure correct equipment
operation and to feed the grid with maximum power, an ambient temperature ranging from 0°C to 50°C is
required. Compliance with the nominal values is guaranteed within this temperature range given that a
temperature-based derating of the power fed occurs above these limit values in order to ensure the safety
and correct operation of the equipment (see Figures 6-1). These figures show how both models of inverters
reduce the output power with different downward gradients, and the behaviour of the inverters when the
ambient temperature reaches 65ºC, at which point it will turn off completely with an overtemperature alarm.
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IMPORTANT!
The inverter display will show the “limited by temperature” warning when the
equipment is operating within the 50°C-65°C range and the operating power is limited.
The inverter will show the overtemperature alarm and disconnect when the
temperature exceeds 65°C.
IMPORTANT!
Ambient temperature recommendation: Maintaining a low temperature in
equipment rooms their MTBF (mean time between failures) is increased. MTBF is
highly dependent on operating temperature for all power converters in general.
IMPORTANT!
GAMESA – ELECTRIC recommends keeping technical rooms and huts containing the
equipment well-ventilated and free of dust. Furthermore, ensure that the ventilation
grilles of the rooms are unobstructed to facilitate heat removal from their interior.
Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA inverters must be installed vertically, on a level floor. Fresh air comes into the
inverter from the front side and hot air leaves the unit trough the back side of the cabinet. As a consequence,
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it is recommended to maintain a minimum distance of 1 m between any obstacle, wall or similar and front &
back faces of the unit (see Figure 6-2). In case of two inverters next to each other, it must be left 200mm
between them.
Adding adequate ventilation grilles to the wall of the technical building/container, it is also possible to adjust
the back side of the inverter to the wall, minimising the required space to place the unit. It also reduces the
cooling requirements of the building because heat is directly expelled to the outside. To improve the heat
extraction it could also be possible to equip screens or a cooling duct between the inverter and the wall.
The inverter also needs a heat exchanger to evacuate heat from the liquid cooling system. The heat
exchanger will be placed outside the technical building.
Technical building without wall ventilation grilles Technical building wall with ventilation grilles
The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter takes the fresh air required for cooling through the grilles located
on the front face and expels the air through the grilles located on the back face (see Figure 6-):
It is extremely important to always keep these ducts free of dirt and objects which could prevent correct
equipment ventilation.
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The inverter has a modular design, with different cooling paths to keep different areas of the equipment at
their correct operating temperatures. Gamesa Electric recommends providing a fresh air inlet of 2500
m³/h.
The liquid cooling circuit (water-glycol) is dimensioned to maintain the power semiconductors below 100ºC
even at the most unfavourable working conditions, maintaining in this way the power losses in an
exceptionally low level. These low working temperatures will prevent premature aging of the materials,
increasing the MTBF of the unit.
The following figure shows the block diagram of the liquid cooling circuit:
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IMPORTANT!
The inverter must be installed in a location which prevents direct exposure to sunlight.
Further information about refrigeration could be found in the document “1.3 MVA/1.4MVA_REFRIG_EN -
Ventilation and cooling recommendations”
The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter by GAMESA - ELECTRIC is a fully-automated three-phase
photovoltaic grid-connected inverter.
The inverter connects to an array of photovoltaic panels on one side, from which it receives energy in the
form of direct current, and to the electrical grid on the other side, which it feeds with the energy transformed
appropriately into alternating current.
Figure 6-6: Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter with connection to electrical grid
The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter remains on standby whenever the panel power is less than
approximately 5 kW (0.5 % of the rated power). Under these conditions the inverter is disconnected from the
grid.
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6.2.2 Single line diagrams of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter
The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter does not have an internal isolation transformer and it has a
nominal output voltage of 360 Vac for E-1.3 MVA Inverter and 400 Vac for E-1.4 MVA Inverter. The
equipment installer must design the connection to the medium voltage line via a step-up transformer which
also provides galvanic isolation between the inverter and the grid. GAMESA-ELECTRIC also offers plug & play
solutions for higher-power grouped installations.
Figure 6- shows the single-line diagram of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter.
Figure 6-7: Single-line diagram of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter
The neutral of the low voltage winding (if a star-point exists) in the step-up
transformer must not be bonded to ground.
The converter incorporates two 650kVA/700KVA inverter bridges designed to be connected to two
independent photovoltaic fields. The performance of the PV Plant is thereby greatly increased, with each
inverter bridge managing the power extracted from each field through independent MPPT. Better energy
management of the photovoltaic fields minimises the time required for the installation to give a return on
investment.
In addition, the fact that the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter has two separate inverter bridges, with a
dedicated controller for each one, permits control and switching strategies on the bridges which allow the
inverter to attain very low distortion levels and prevent disturbances on the electrical grid.
Consult the manufacturer for more information and advice on the design of a photovoltaic installation:
Contact information:
Gamesa Electric
Ramírez Arellano 37 gamesaelectric@gamesacorp.com
28043 - Madrid http://www.gamesaelectric.com
Telf.: (+34) 91 503 17 00
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The dimensions and external components of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter are shown in the
following figure.
IMPORTANT!
Figure 6-8: Dimensions and external components of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter
The main external components of the enclosure shown in the above figure are:
• 1 - Touch screen: Located on the front upper-right door of the enclosure. Permits user operation
and information, allowing communication with the inverter to turn it on and off as well as to view the
status of possible alarms.
• 2 - Emergency switch: Activation disconnects the inverter. While it is locked the inverter cannot be
placed in operation. Unlocking is performed by turning a quarter rotation in the direction indicated by
the arrows on the switch.
• 3 - DC switches: These are the manual switches which electrically connect and disconnect the
inverter from the DC input from the panels. These switches must be handled in accordance with the
connection and disconnection protocol of the inverter and when the indicators permit. Switch status
indicators: These indicators show when the user is allowed or not allowed to handle the manual DC
and AC switches and when they should/can be handled. See the inverter connection and
disconnection protocol for more information.
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• 5 - Air inlet grilles: Cold air inlets for inverter cooling. Keep clean and free of obstacles.
• 6 - DC cable entrance: The DC wiring enters the inverter on the lower right side. This must be
taken into account when positioning the inverter.
• 7 - AC cable entrance: The AC wiring enters the inverter on the lower left side. This must be taken
into account when positioning the inverter.
The equipment is designed with a modular distribution, composed of different equipment areas.
Figure 6-9: Dimensions and cabinet locations of the Gamesa E-1.4 MVA Inverter
- Cabinet 1 – Inverter Bridge: This cabinet provides access to the equipment’s inverter bridges.
- Cabinet 2 – AC cabinet: AC cable entrances and AC switch.
- Cabinet 3 – This cabinet has two different areas:
o 3a – DC cabinet: DC cable entrances, DC switches.
o 3b – Liquid cooling Pump
- Cabinet 4 – This cabinet has two different areas:
o 4a – Inductors: This cabinet provides access to the equipment’s inductors.
o 4b – Control: This cabinet contains the control, switching and auxiliary power components.
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6.2.5 Efficiency
The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter is notable for its high efficiency reaching maximum values of
98,6 %, an European efficiency of 98.4% and a Californian efficiency of 98.4%
The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter incorporates an advanced control system which performs control
functions & PWM generation for the inverter bridges and control the different protection and cooling systems.
It also performs monitoring and communications tasks and an external SCADA could be connected to the
equipment through the communication ports.
This proprietary control system developed by GAMESA is a robust and flexible system based on DSPs and
FPGA. The system can be controlled and updated remotely, allowing it to adapt to the customer’s needs as
well as permitting fast and efficient fault maintenance and management.
The external power supply for feeding powered certain components such as fans, extractors, the cabinet
heating system, control system and communications, etc. is powered from an external grid to the one that the
inverter is feeding energy into.
It is for this reason that it is necessary that this power has a low harmonic content (THD around 1%)
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With the voltage dips control, the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter comprises a robust piece of
equipment in response to grid voltage faults, remaining connected to the electrical grid even when it does not
maintain rated values during transitory periods (depending on the needs and requirements of the system
operator for different countries).
A voltage dip is an abrupt reduction in voltage followed by a recovery over short time lapse. By convention, a
voltage dip lasts from 10 ms to 1 min. After the fault is cleared, a recovery period is required for the voltage
to reach admissible values. The fact that the equipment withstands voltage dips means that the generating
equipment remains connected to the electrical system without undergoing disconnection as a result of voltage
dips specified by the grid operator. Figure 6-12 shows some examples of voltage dips:
Figure 6-12: Voltage-time curve which defines the area of the “voltage dip” at the grid connection point
which the installation must withstand. Spanish regulations (left) and international examples (right).
The depth of the voltage dip which the equipment must withstand depends on the applicable regulations.
In order to adapt to these changing regulations, certain systems have been added to the inverter to ensure
correct measurement of the electrical grid parameters in real time as well as a energy storage system to
ensure auxiliary power supply of the inverter and correct operation even when the electrical grid is causing a
fault. This system is based on modern energy storage technology, reducing maintenance and costs to a
minimum compared to replacing the batteries of traditional UPS systems.
Each bridge of the inverter has one insulation monitor relay which measures the insulation resistance of the
photovoltaic field, if the resistance falls below a threshold value then an alarm on the inverter is triggered and
the corresponding bridge will be disconnected. In the case of inverter with earthing kit the insulation
monitoring is based on leakage current.
During the connection procedure, the insulation resistance must be measured by the inverter before is
connected to the grid. Therefore, after the charge of the DC bus, the user closes the DC switches if they are
not closed, and then the insulation is being measured. If the measured value is correct the inverter closes the
main AC breaker and feeds power to the grid, if not an insulation alarm is triggered.
The correct function of the insulation monitors is supervised periodically (e.g once a day) and in case of a
reset of the CCU. It is also possible to trigger manually this test from the HMI.
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The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter has a number of optional extensions to equip it with additional
functions on customer request or as dictated by applicable technical requirements based on the country
where the installation will be performed. Consult Gamesa-Electric for more information on the optional
equipment functions. Some of the notable options are:
6.3.1 1.3 MVA, 1.4 MVA and 2.6 MVA, 2.8 MVA integral solution
In order to work with certain photovoltaic panel technologies (such as some fine-layer models and avoiding
corrosion of the TCO layer), a configuration with a grounded photovoltaic field negative or positive is essential
(check with the corresponding photovoltaic panel manufacturer).
The earthing kit earths one of the poles of the photovoltaic field via a protection, which ensures the safety
and monitoring of the connection’s isolation. This system is world renowned and its installation is compulsory
in some countries.
IMPORTANT!
Neither of the poles of the photovoltaic field should be connected to earth externally
from the standard inverter without the earthing kit. The inverter will trigger an isolation
alarm and will not start. The E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter is only designed to perform
adequate earthing via the earthing kit, and if this warning is ignored it may lead to
damage the inverter and the installation.
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The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter has the option of installing up to 12 fuses in the direct current
connection point.
The alarms corresponding to DC fuses are activated or deactivated in each case.
Do not hesitate to contact GAMESA-ELECTRIC if you require other additional features for this equipment.
Contact information:
Gamesa Electric
Ramírez Arellano 37 gamesaelectric@gamesacorp.com
28043 - Madrid http://www.gamesaelectric.com
Telf.: (+34) 91 503 17 00
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7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This section describes the necessary instructions and precautions to perform correct electrical and mechanical
installation of the inverter.
This equipment weighs approximately 1800 kg. Attempts to lift the enclosure from
lifting points other than the recommended ones can cause damage to the equipment,
risks to personal safety and void the warranty. Keep doors closed and locked when
moving the enclosure. Failure to lock the doors may void the warranty.
Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter must be handled using the lifting rings located on the upper surface
for unloading. Subsequently they can be moved with a forklift capable of supporting the weight of the
inverter.
Falling equipment can pose a mortal danger. When transporting the inverter with a
forklift, the inverter must be secured from falling. Do not perform sudden changes in
direction, or accelerate or brake abruptly.
The lifting points located on the top of the equipment must be used for transporting
the inverter with a crane. Special care must be taken to ensure that the unit is
levelled.
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Figure 7-2: Pay special attention to balancing the equipment when lifting with a crane. Always lift it with
all of the eyebolts located for this purpose.
IMPORTANT! Ventilation
Take the aforementioned ventilation requirements into account when positioning the
inverter in its final location, for example, by not blocking the air inlets and outlets.
The inverter has inside a shock sensor. If the inverter has received rough handling
during transport to the installation point, a red indicator in the sensor appears.
Consult GAMESA-ELECTRIC to know how to proceed with this scenario.
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All electrical installations and wiring methods shall be in accordance with the local
electrical regulations, the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or similar .
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, connect each AC circuit of the inverter only to
a dedicated circuit provided with protection in accordance with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or similar.
WARNING
Keep cables away from any sharp edges which could damage the insulation.
WARNING: Ensure that all connection cables and the equipment itself are not under
voltage during installation. Ensure that accidental reconnection which would place
the terminals under voltage is not possible. Failure to follow this indication may lead
to serious damage and even death.
WARNING: The protective earth must always be the first cable connected to the
equipment and the last cable disconnected.
The configuration of the photovoltaic generator will dictate the way in which the
inverter is connected. Consult GAMESA-ELECTRIC for advice when performing the
connection.
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If the earth configuration of the installation where the inverter will be located is
unknown, it is advisable to check that no leakage currents are circulating from other
parts of the installation before handling the earth connection.
WARNING
Cable entry is performed via the bottom part of the equipment and the equipment
should therefore preferably be installed on a raised access floor. If this configuration
is not possible, the cable entry can be performed via the lower rear or front face,
given that the equipment is mounted on a bench to facilitate transport. Special
attention must be paid to the fact that the floor is capable of supporting the
equipment to be installed.
The electrical connection is performed on the lower front part of the inverter, with the photovoltaic generator
connection on one side and the three-phase AC grid connection on the other, and finally the installation earth
connection.
A - Bolt
B - Washer
C - Power Cable lugs
D - Washer
E - Locking Washer
F - Nut
The Photovoltaic Inverters includes a metallic sheet with the holes for making the routing of the DC and AC
power cables easier. Combining this sheet with cable glands it is possible to obtain a great protection against
dirt and entering of external agents in the cabinet through the wiring input.
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Figure 7-5 shows the AC terminal strips of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter.
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Figure 7-6 shows the DC terminals of Section 1 of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter. Terminals one
correspond to the connection for inverter bridge ONE and terminals two connect to bridge TWO.
The installation’s earth connection is performed by connecting the earth conductor of the AC Cabinet to any of
the free holes on the strip shown in Figure 7-7
When connecting the cables, it is advisable to leave a length of 30-50 cm from the floor level to the end of
the cable to facilitate connection. Depending on where the power conductors enter, it is advisable to leave a
space of 200 cm between the DC and AC section cables, which is the approximate average distance between
the AC and DC connection terminals.
An example layout is shown in the figure below:
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Bolt metrics and tightening torques to ensure a good electrical connection are:
METRIC USED AND TIGHTENING TORQUE
DC terminal M12 80 Nm
AC conductors M12 80 Nm
Earth conductor M8 23 Nm
WARNING: Cables coming from the panels can reach high voltages even under low
irradiances.
An auxiliary power supply is necessary, the equipment have to take the supply of its auxiliary services from a
regular three phase 360Vac / 400Vac outlet with THD<1%. This auxiliary power supply can consume a
maximum of 4 kW and the wires must be sized accordingly. This auxiliary power input is already protected
and the recommended cross sections of conductors are 4 mm2.
Consult Gamesa-ELECTRIC for more information on the auxiliary power supply connections.
The Heat Exchanger will be installed outside the container, with a maximum distance between Heat
Exchanger and Inverter of 3 meters. In other case, it must be indicated to Gamesa Electric. Be aware of not
blocking the proper air flow from any grill or similar on the building.
The housing of the Heat Exchanger must be connected to the same ground that the Inverter.
In the figures below, you can see the electrical connexion between the Heat Exchanger and the Inverter and
the position of the terminal X12, X13 and X14 inside the Inverter:
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7.2.4 Communications
The inverter uses the MODBUS/TCP communications protocol. The RJ45 connector for the communicateons
cable connection is located in the DC cabinet (bottom right).
The IP of the slave inverter is in the form 192. 168. XX. XX connected to port 502. Request the definitive IP
from GAMESA-ELECTRIC. The IP can also be consulted on the equipment via the HMI screen.
When connecting with the inverter via MODBUS/TCP, different slave numbers are defined for different kind of
applications and priorities (Standard SCADA, Maintenance, Grid operator reactive references...).
A complete specification of the communication protocol can be found in APPENDIX II.
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8 OPERATION
This section explains how to use the equipment correctly, how to configure it, start and stop it. It also
explains how the equipment behaves in response to faults, electrical grid incidents, alarms, etc. Furthermore,
details are provided on how to use the touch screen display.
The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter by Gamesa - Electric is a fully-automated three-phase
photovoltaic grid-connected inverter, meaning that intervention on the inverter is only required in the event of
a serious inverter failure that require an inspection and a manual reset.
There should be no active alarms for correct operation. Nevertheless, alarm states are automatic in all
operational states, and so if an alarm is triggered the inverter will stop immediately and the reason for the
alarm will appear on the front panel. If the alarm condition disappears, the inverter resumes its normal
working operation.
IMPORTANT!
The emergency switch located on the front panel of the inverter must be deactivated in
order to start the equipment.
Once the inverter has been started via the corresponding activation signal, it will go through a series of
states, as described below.
Figure 8-1: Simplified operational states diagram of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter
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STATE DESCRIPTION
This is a compulsory state which is passed when the equipment initialises. After
START initialisation, if there is an alarm, it will go to EMERGENCY, and if everything is correct,
it will go to TEST.
The main purpose of this state is to wait for the equipment to be started in order to
determine the action to follow. No action occurs until the operator presses the start key
on the front panel. If the DC switches are open, it decides whether the DC load switch
can be closed directly or it is necessary to precharge the DC buses. If the DC switches
are closed, it waits until the DC bus voltage is greater than the start-up reference
STOP voltage. If this does not occur, it remains in this state.
In cases where the inverter already has been connected to the panels and has been
running (e.g. a power outage or maintenance) When re-energize the inverter; it shall
be starting automatically if conditions permit.
The indicators for each one turn green to let the operator know that they can be closed.
The purpose of this state is to charge the capacitors of the DC buses to an initial value.
PRECHARGE To do so, the precharge contactor is closed and it waits until the voltage of the
capacitors is greater than a preset value.
GRID The purpose of this state is to connect the equipment to the grid. To do so the charge
CONNECTION contactor is closed and the precharge contactor is opened.
The purpose of this state is to charge the capacitors of the DC buses to the voltage of
DC CHARGE the panels to avoid high current surges when closing the DC switches. To do so, the
equipment’s PWM control is activated and it operates in rectifier mode.
The purpose of this state is to deliver power to the grid by running the equipment as an
GENERATING
inverter, provided the DC bus voltage is greater than the stop reference voltage.
If the conditions to produce energy are not favourable, the inverter stops the
production, is disconnected from the grid (ceases to deliver power to the grid) and
waits for adequate conditions to resume. In this state the equipment performs several
attempts to reconnect to the grid, in order to test whether the power delivered is
WAITING
sufficient. If a time period elapses in which the power available in the photovoltaic fields
is insufficient, the inverter will enter the disconnection state. There are also certain
alarms which will put the equipment in the wait state and, when cleared, the inverter
will continue operating if there is sufficient power from the panels.
The purpose of this state is to disconnect the equipment from the grid by opening the
DISCONNECTION
charge contactor and deactivating both rectifier and inverter modes.
The purpose of this state is to report some kind of alarm. The equipment will remain in
EMERGENCY
this state while the alarm persists.
The purpose of this state is to test the correct function of the insulation monitor relays
TEST while the inverter is not connected, this test is done periodically (e.g. once a day), or
after a reset of the inverter
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The Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter includes a control panel which provides useful information related
to the operation of the inverter and which can be used to configure different types of settings. Figure 8-2
shows an image of the touch screen.
The screen for operating and visualising the status and operation of the inverter is located on the top right
door of the inverter enclosure.
The screen is a touch-sensitive panel which displays keys to permit navigation of the menus and modification
of the configurable parameters.
Note: The screen turns off 20 minutes after detecting the last user command. The screen can be turned on
again by touching it.
The first screen shown on the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter when it is connected to the electrical
grid is the welcome screen. To begin to manipulate the screen once the inverter is energized is needed to
wait about 30 seconds to establish communications. If you click on any point on the screen, the standard
screen is opened Figure 8-3 shows a capture of this screen.
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Note: In the event of an electrical supply failure, the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter will restart
automatically once the supply is re-established.
The pictures showed in this chapter and in the following chapters represent Gamesa E-1.4 MVA screens;
Gamesa E-1.3 MVA screens are similar, for this reason the instructions of these chapters are valid for both
models of inverter.
Figure 8-4 shows a capture of the standard screen and the elements which it displays are described below:
The standard screen of the inverter shows a simplified single-line diagram indicating the state (open or
closed) of the equipment’s different switches and contactors:
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• Current time.
The previously set current time is shown. This is very useful or alarm management, as shown
further on.
• Instantaneous AC power.
The user is shown the instantaneous AC active and reactive power being generated by the
inverter.
• Local-remote indicator:
• key: Pressing this key puts the inverter into generation state, provided that the panel
voltage is sufficient and the grid is within the limits established by the applicable grid regulations.
Depending on the initial state, precharge of the DCLink is realised or not
• key: Press this key to stop the equipment if it is started. The display shows the message:
“STOPPING”. The inverter also has an emergency push-button which allows the equipment to be
disconnected in the face of any danger or a problem with the stop key. For safety reasons, the equipment
automatically enters “local” mode when pressing the OFF key.
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• The “ACTIVE ALARMS” screen shows alarms which are currently active and their corresponding alarm
code. The “rearm” key can be used to reset alarms which require a manual inverter reset.
• The “ALARM HISTORIC” screen shows the last 500 alarms detected by the inverter, indicating the date
and time when they were activated or deactivated and the status (Active or Cancelled) of each one. The
history is initialised and deleted with the “RESET” key.
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8.3.6 Menu
Clicking on the ”menu” key from the standard screen accesses the measurements, various and
config menu.
The following diagram shows the transitions and different screens which can be accessed.
DC
Historical
presentation of the
AC power fed
during the last 12
hours of operation.
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TEMP
ENERGY
NOTE: Pressing the key on any submenu returns to the general menu.
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Pressing the key from the measurements menu accesses the configuration menu. Here, basic settings
can be configured for the HMI such the brightness and contrast of the screen. Date,time and various basic
parameters can be viewed. There is an advanced password-protected menu restricted to authorised personnel
for configuration and maintenance tasks.
The following diagram shows the transitions and different screens which can be accessed.
New
language
selection.
A dialog
box opens
to enter
date and
time
parameters.
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Press the centre button on the date/time screen to access the menu which allows it to be set. Select the
desired values and press the set key for several seconds. This action sends a request to the controller to
change the time from the touch screen. If this change is permitted (given that the time can also be
synchronised remotely), the time will be updated on the HMI after approximately one minute.
CAUTION: MALFUNCTION
Any changes made to the settings in the CONFIG menu which are not supervised by
qualified GAMESA – ELECTRIC personnel may cause inverter malfunction.
To access this menu, from the configuration submenu, search the screen in which the lock symbol appears. A
password to access this menu is asked, check with Gamesa Electric to perform these tasks.
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IP SETTINGS BUTTON:
It is possible to change the IP defined for the inverter. Enter new values and press “set new IP”.
The new IP is configured on the inverter when the button is activated although the real change of IP comes
when the system restarts. To reset the control system press the "Reset CCU" button found in the previous
screen.
NOTE: Reset of the control system only can be made with the inverter in stop state and the
emergency switch activated because when you press this key, the control system is reset immediately
stopping any operation that is being performed (such as injection of power to the grid).
Upon completion of the reset (30-40 seconds), the inverter will have the new IP configured.
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CURRENT ADJUSTMENT:
The maximum current screen can be used to limit the current which the inverter can output. The CCU saves
the new value of the parameter even if the CCU is rebooted. This value is set to 100% by default, but it is
possible to set it to lower values for testing and debugging.
NOTE: Reset of the control system only can be made with the inverter in stop state and the
emergency switch activated because when you press this key, the control system is reset immediately
stopping any operation that is being performed (such as injection of power to the grid).
Pressing this button a menu will be available only for advanced users. From this menu
some adjustments of the inverter operation will be done.
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8.4 WEBPAGE
Each inverter has a webserver accessible by introducing the IP of the inverter in a web navigator that shows
the most important variables of the working of the inverter in real time.
For example, if the IP of the inverter is 192.168.1.100, introducing in a standard web navigator the direction
http://192.168.1.100, will show the web server of the inverter.
The pictures above show the E-1.4 MVA webserver that is similar to E-1.3 MVA webserver:
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The procedure for connecting the equipment to the AC grid and the photovoltaic field
must be performed in the correct order and following the steps described below.
Failure to follow compulsory steps can damage the inverter.
This situation is warned by the LED indicator of each DC Switch. If the indicator is in RED state,
you cannot manipulate DC switch and if the LED are in green state, you can operate the DC
switch in a safe way.
The way that the inverter make possible to close the DC switches in a safe way is making a
controlled precharge of the internal DC link so when you close the DC switch, the voltage
between PV voltage and the internal DC-link are the same and no overcurrent are produced:
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Energize the auxiliary circuit of the inverter from the external auxiliary power supply placed in the
container. The auxiliary filter output feeds up this line.
0
The first step (after the auxiliary circuit connection) in the procedure for connecting the inverter to the
electrical grid is to close the AC switch to energise the equipment. If this is the first time that the equipment
is connected or a maintenance task has been performed, the DC switches will be in the OPEN position, and
the photovoltaic fields will therefore be disconnected. The touch screen will turn on, showing the inverter
main menu (see Section 8.3 CONTROL PANEL). The DC switch status indicators will light up, showing whether
the respective circuit breakers switches can be handled or not.
If this is the first time that the inverter is connected to the electrical grid, it is recommended to
configure the touch screen by entering the date and time parameters as a minimum. This is useful
1 for solving incidents. During the initial commissioning, GAMESA-ELECTRIC will have already
configured the system with the corresponding plant parameters and electrical grid configuration
for the equipment to operate optimally.
It is necessary to check that the equipment does not register any alarms in order to proceed to
start-up and subsequent grid connection:
The first action required for the inverter start-up procedure is to press the “ON” key on the touch
screen. The inverter will then close the precharge contactors to perform a controlled precharge of
2 the DC buses from the electrical grid. During this process the inverter works as a rectifier and a
voltage of approximately 365 V is obtained in the DC buses. When the controller verifies that the
voltage is correct, it closes the main AC contactors and opens the precharge ones. The inverter is
now connected to the electrical grid but not to the photovoltaic fields. During this process the DC
switch indicators will be RED, meaning that these switchescannot be handled. During this process
the “DC bus precharge” and “AC connected” messages appear on the touch screen. The
connection process will continue automatically as described in the following point.
In order to close the DCswitches, the voltage in the DC buses must match the voltage present in
the connected photovoltaic fields. On the contrary, overcurrents which could damage the
3 equipment will be produced when closing the switches. To match these voltages, PWM control is
performed where the inverter functions as a controlled rectifier to raise the voltage in the DC
buses (which was at approximately 480 V after the initial precharge) to the same value as the
voltage in the panels. The touch screen will now show the message “DC PWM charge”. When the
voltages of the DC buses and the panels have been matched, the touch screen will show the
message “Waiting DC switch” and the switch indicators will change to GREEN.
Now the user should close the DC switchesto connect the photovoltaic fields to the inverter and
keep the voltage in the DC bus. This operation must take less than 180 seconds, or the DC bus
voltage will decrease under a threshold value so the DC circuit indicator will turn to RED and then
the connection process becomes unsafe and show the “connection time exceeded" alarm.
When all of the DC switcheshave been correctly connected, the panel will show the “on” message
and is ready to feed the grid with power (provided the power available from the panels is
sufficient).
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Before connecting to the grid, the inverter measures the insulation resistance of the photovoltaic
fields compared to ground. If the insulation value is correct then the inverter will start
automatically and close the main AC contactors, if the resistance value is lower than the threshold
4 value an alarm is triggered.
With the inverter connected to the electrical grid and the photovoltaic fields, it will now begin to
feed power into the grid when the power from the panels permits. This is based on the configured
5 panel voltage and depends on the specifications of the installation.
The inverter will show the “generating” message on the screen.
The following steps must be carried out in order to interrupt normal inverter operation and disconnect the
electrical grid or photovoltaic fields.
Press the “OFF” key on the touch screen to stop the inverter. This action will automatically put the
inverter in the waiting sunrise state where the switching of the bridges is interrupted and the
1 contactors are opened (DC, precharge and AC contactors). This operation is performed in a
controlled manner. It gives the same result as pressing the emergency push-button, with the
difference that the emergency push-button stops the equipment immediately and in an
uncontrolled manner and the system will advance to the emergency state. It is therefore
recommended not to press the emergency push-button to stop the equipment unless it really is an
emergency. The normal stop process for the equipment is to press the “OFF” key on the touch
screen. The touch screen will show the “Emergency” message and both the DC and AC switches
can be opened safely.
The two capacitor bridges can store energy. Before performing any operation inside it,
open the DC switches and press the emergency stop button and always check through
the display that the dc bus not has voltage. Only qualified personnel are authorised to
perform maintenance operations.
For equipment with voltage dips kit, the auxiliary power will remain energized for a few
minutes even having switched off the AC Power. If you can’t see the voltage of DC bus
on the display, check with a multimeter that no voltage.
GRID FAULT WITH DIPS FUNCTION (Low voltage ride through): When anomalous magnitudes are detected in
the grid to which the inverter is connected, it will not disconnect from the grid and will keep the AC contactors
energised. Depending on the applicable legislation in each country, the inverter will either continue feeding
power into the grid or wait for the grid fault to clear in order to continue normal operation and exit “grid fault”
operation mode.
The inverter is able to perform according to each particular grid code, adjusting the behaviour to HVRT, LVRT,
ZVRT and power factor requirements.
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9 COMMISSIONING
Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter units have previously passed a test to verify correct operation by the
manufacturer. However, it is necessary to perform a general check before performing the initial start-up to
eliminate errors which may have been caused by incorrect transport or installation.
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
In general terms, carry out an initial visual inspection of the equipment, including:
• Check that the polarity of the photovoltaic field is correct
• Check that the equipment’s mechanical connections are correct, are not scratched and no abnormal
components are present.
• Check the electrical connections, their torque and secure the terminals and connectors.
• Check that the AC and DC cables are connected correctly, their cross-section is adequate and the
cables and connectors are not damaged.
A visual inspection of all of the equipment’s mechanical components must be carried out in order to verify
that it has been transported correctly and there are no dents or scratches.
IMPORTANT!
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Check that the connections to the different terminals and components such as cards, filters, transformers, etc.
are correct and are not loose.
Check that the corresponding internal temperature sensors are correctly positioned and connected.
Look for possible loose connections or bad contacts dues to poor transport or excessive vibration of the
equipment.
The inverter has several thermostats to control switching of the cabinet heating system and overtemperature
protections. These thermostats are factory pre-set.
• Check that the dial of the thermostat BT01 has 0°C tares and the thermostat BT02 has 5ºC tares.
• Check that the hygrometer for measuring the humidity is tared at 95%.
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10 TROUBLESHOOTING
The two capacitor bridges can store energy. Before performing any operation inside it,
open the DC switches and press the emergency stop button and always check through
the display that the dc bus not has voltage. Only qualified personnel are authorised to
perform maintenance operations.
This is a guide for troubleshooting problems which may arise during the life of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4
MVA Inverter.
10.1 ELECTRICAL
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The inverter will be available to feed power again when the alarm disappears.
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
101, 102 or
The instantaneous AC current measure in any phase of
103 Instantaneous overcurrent on
bridge_x exceeds the limits established for at least the
105, 106 or phase x of bridge X
specified time.
107
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_6 BIT_1,2,3
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_10 BIT_1,2,3
See the actions described in “ACTION TO BE TAKEN” of the alarm with code 100,104
Leakage output current error The summation of current is not cero, exist a possible
108 or 109 leakage of current.
on bridge X
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_6 BIT_7
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_10 BIT_7
Check AC upside circuit connections.
See the actions described in “ACTION TO BE TAKEN” of the alarm with code 1, 2 or 3.
Input current offset error on The current measured is different to the current
110 or 111 expected
bridge X
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_6 BIT_8
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_10 BIT_8
Reboot CCU. If the alarm persist check current transformer connector
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
Excessive voltage in the DC The DC Link voltage in a bridge has exceeded the limits,
208,209 for at least the specified time.
bus (for each bridge)
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_7 BIT_0
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_11 BIT_0
When this condition occurs, the inverter stops triggering and opens its AC contactors.
The inverter resets itself automatically when the alarm clears and should reset itself when normal operating
conditions return.
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
210 , 211 Sx – Precharge process time The maximum time allocated for the precharge process
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Reboot CCU
Check for any loose connection or a faulty component in the DC measure Circuit (F23, F24, F25, F26 fuses
and VCC_PAN_1, VCC_PAN_2 connector of the CCU)
Check for any loose panel connection.
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN:
Check that the ventilation grilles are free of dirt or objects which could block correct air circulation. Check
that hot air is adequately extracted from the room where the inverter is installed. The ambient temperature
of the room must not be too high for correct inverter cooling.
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
Power is being limited by The equipment is limiting the output power as a result of
370,371 a high temperature in one of the components.
high temperature on bridge X
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_7 BIT_14
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_11 BIT_14
The derating should be deactivated when temperature conditions are within limits. (See point “6.1.4
Environmental conditions, location and ventilation”
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
Power is being limited by The equipment is limiting the output power as a result of
372,373 high temperature on inductor a high temperature in one of the components.
X
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_7 BIT_15
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_11 BIT_15
The derating should be deactivated when temperature conditions are within limits. (See point “6.1.4
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Insulation monitor error on An error has been detected during the test of the
417, 418 insulation monitor in the corresponding bridge.
bridge X
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_1 BIT_13
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_8 BIT_7
Check the connection between the CCU and the insulation monitor.
Try the manual test of the insulation monitor with the HMI and check the test result.
The alarm requires a MANUAL RESET via touch panel or communications.
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
Shunt ground current Insulation problem between positive and negative of the
419,420 panel circuit.
detected on bridge X
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_1 BIT_14
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_8 BIT_8
Check for any loose panel connection.
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
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SX-Warning-Current The inverter shows this alarm if the user has activated a
606,607 current limitation via software
Limitation (operator)
ACTION TO BE TAKEN: MODBUS ADDRESS: W_7 BIT_6
MODBUS ADDRESS: W_11 BIT_6
The alarm should reset itself when normal operating conditions return.
• Notify the authorised technical service if the alarm is shown permanently.
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A description of the Modbus protocol and the words devoted to alarm transmission over communications can
be consulted in APPENDIX II: INVERTER COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT!
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In the event that there is insufficient power from the panels, the inverter will remain
disconnected from the grid showing the message “Inverter started (idle)”.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN:
• Check that the equipment has the start order and that the green panel voltage indicator is lit.
• Also check that the emergency push-button is not locked.
• Check that the equipment reads a sufficient panel voltage to start.
• Contact your installer if the problem persists.
Check that no obstacle is casting a shadow on the solar panels during the day and that they are clean.
Check filters and air inlets/outlets.
• Check the correct condition of the photovoltaic panels field (fuses, switches, etc.)
• Check that none of the equipment’s ventilation paths are blocked.
• See the OVERTEMPERATURE alarm
• Contact your installer if the problem persists.
10.3 GENERAL
In general, contact GAMESA - ELECTRIC if any fault not specified above is detected.
11 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This section describes the recommended maintenance tasks to keep the equipment in optimal operating
conditions from the time of purchase.
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IMPORTANT!
The equipment requires annual maintenance tasks to keep it in perfect condition and
guarantee high production. These tasks are NOT the ones described in this chapter and
must only be performed by personnel designated by GAMESA – ELECTRIC, in order to
guarantee correct handling of the components of the Gamesa E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA
Inverter. The tasks described here mainly serve to maintain the cooling pathways in
good condition and check, as far as the end user can, that the equipment is functioning
correctly.
For more information, check the conditions of the maintenance contracts.
The two capacitor bridges can store energy. Before performing any operation inside it,
open the DC switches and press the emergency stop button and always check through
the display that the dc bus not has voltage. Only qualified personnel are authorised to
perform maintenance operations.
GAMESA – ELECTRIC advises the following preventative maintenance tasks be performed on the Gamesa
E-1.3 MVA/E-1.4 MVA Inverter:
Recommended
MAINTENANCE TASKS
interval
Regular reading of errors and stored data Daily (*)
Check and clean protective grilles. (Check for the absence of insects, fluff, dust, etc.) 2 months (*)
Check and clean external cooler. (Check for the absence of insects, fluff, dust, etc.) 2 months (*)
Check for cooling liquid leakages. 2 months (*)
Check the correct input pressure of the expansion tank
2 months (*)
(within 500 − 400 mbar )
Check, clean and (if required) change air filters 1 year (*)
Change cooling liquid (water / glycol) and hoses. 5 years (*)
As mentioned above, each of the following tasks has a recommended interval, which can be vary depending
on the installation requirements and location.
It is advisable to perform regular monitoring of the data stored by the inverter. This provides information on
the history of alarms triggered and allows the evolution of power delivered to the grid to be analysed. These
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data allow certain low performance problems to be discovered, which could probably not be detected on site.
Data can be downloaded from the inverter remotely or on site via the information shown on the touch screen.
As with the filters, the condition of the protective grilles should be checked, given that they are susceptible to
the accumulation of dirt and the problems which this entails. It is recommended to check that they are free of
insects and even small animals which may find the hot air outlet a good place to nest.
The air filters are located on the front face of the equipment, inside the ventilation grilles. It is advisable to
check and clean them regularly to ensure they are not obstructing the normal flow of cool air and therefore
causing overtemperature or poor performance problems.
Cooling liquid and hoses shall be changed every 5 years to assure their correct behaviour.
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DC INPUT
PV generator recommended power 1100-1400kWp
Maximum input current 1800 A ( Pn & 570V)
Maximum input current per Section 900 A ( Pn & 570V)
Panels voltage range (*) 570 - 1000 V
MPP voltage range 570 - 910 V
12 (6+6) groups of panels, grouped into 2 independent DC buses
No. DC inputs
(independent MPPT for each DC bus)
Max. cable cross section per terminal 2 x 300 mm2 each single DC terminal
Grid feeding from 0.5% Pr approx.
(*) The maximum voltage should not be exceeded under any circumstances. It should be noted that the
open circuit voltage increases with low temperatures.
AC OUTPUT
No. phases 3
Rated power 1100 kW
Overload capacity 10% @ Vac ≥ Vn
Nominal output voltage 360 Vrms
Grid voltage tolerance margin +10% / –15%
Inverter output voltage range 306 - 396 Vrms
Frequency Range 47,5 Hz - 52 Hz / 57Hz - 63 Hz
Power Factor Range Adjustable.
Current distortion (THDi) < 3% @ Pn
Nominal current per phase 1600 Arms
Max. current per phase 2100 Arms
Max. output cable cross section per phase 6x 300 mm2
EFFICIENCY
Maximum efficiency 98.6 %
European efficiency 98.4 %
Californian efficiency 98.4 %
Consumption on stand-by < 200W
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Low voltage Ride Trough Included and configurable.
Permissible ambient temperature -20 °C to 50 °C (Derating up to 65ºC)*
Relative humidity (40 °C) 50%
Relative humidity (20 °C)(non-condensing) 85%
Dimensions (width x height x depth) 2450 x 1840 x 975 (1035 with handles) mm
Weight 1700 kg
Protection rating IP – 20 // IK – 8
Fresh air inlet required 2500 m3 / hour
Liquid cooling circuit (water-glycol) 2,5 m3 / hour
Altitude 3000 m
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INTERFACES
Touch screen display
Webpage
MODBUS-RTU communications protocol
TCP/IP connection
MAIN STANDARDS
EN/IEC 61000 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC))
EN 50178 (Electronic equipment for use in power installations)
VDE 0126-1-1 (Automatic disconnection device between a generator and the public low-voltage grid)
ENEL certificate
CE marking
Compliance with other standards: Consult distributor
STANDARD INVERTER PROTECTIONS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS
Emergency switch incorporated into the inverter
AC surge arrestors
DC surge arrestors
Switches incorporated into the inverter
Protection functions against:
• Incorrect phase sequence
• Incorrect frequency range
• Incorrect AC voltage range
• DC overvoltage
• Anti-islanding protection
• Overtemperature
• Leakages in DC fields
• Inverse module connection
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND KITS
1.3 MVA and 2.6 MVAintegrated solution
Earthing kit
DC Fuses kit
String Boxes
PPC
*optional-40ºC
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DC INPUT
PV generator recommended power 1400-1800kWp
Maximum input current 2100 A @50ºC
Maximum input current per Section 1050 A @50ºC
Panels voltage range (*) 610 - 1000 V
MPP voltage range 610 - 910 V
12 (6+6) groups of panels, grouped into 2 independent DC buses
No. DC inputs
(independent MPPT for each DC bus)
Max. cable cross section per terminal 2 x 300 mm2 each single DC terminal
Grid feeding from 0.5% Pr approx.
(*) The maximum voltage should not be exceeded under any circumstances. It should be noted that the
open circuit voltage increases with low temperatures.
AC OUTPUT
No. phases 3
Rated power 1370KW@50ºC
Nominal output voltage 400 Vrms
Grid voltage tolerance margin +10% / –15%
Inverter output voltage range 340 - 440 Vrms
Frequency Range 47,5 Hz - 53 Hz / 57Hz - 63 Hz
Current distortion (THDi) < 3% @ Pn
Nominal current per phase 1800 Arms
Max. current per phase Imax = 2000 Arms (PF = 1 and -10% Vn)
Max. output cable cross section per phase 6x 300 mm2
EFFICIENCY
Maximum efficiency 98.6 %
European efficiency 98.4 %
Californian efficiency 98.4 %
Consumption on stand-by < 200W
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Reactive power generation Adjustable.
Low voltage Ride Trough Included and configurable.
Permissible ambient temperature -20 °C to 50 °C *
Relative humidity 95%
Dimensions (width x height x depth) 2450 x 1840 x 975 (1035 with handles) mm
Weight 1800 kg
Protection rating IP – 20 // IK – 8
Fresh air inlet required 2500 m3 / hour
Liquid cooling circuit (water-glycol) 2,5 m3 / hour
Altitude 3000 m
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INTERFACES
Touch screen display
Webpage
MODBUS-TCP communications protocol
TCP/IP connection
MAIN STANDARDS
EN/IEC 61000 (Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC))
EN 50178 (Electronic equipment for use in power installations)
CE marking
Compliance with other standards: Consult distributor
STANDARD INVERTER PROTECTIONS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS
Emergency switch incorporated into the inverter
AC surge arrestors
DC surge arrestors
Switches incorporated into the inverter
Protection functions against:
• Incorrect phase sequence
• Incorrect frequency range
• Incorrect AC voltage range
• DC overvoltage
• Anti-islanding protection
• Over temperature
• Leakages in DC fields
• Inverse module connection
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND KITS
1.4 MVA and 2.8 MVA integrated solution
Earthing kit
DC Fuses kit
String Boxes
PPC
*optional-40ºC
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The IP of the slave inverter is in the form 192. 168. XX. XX connected to port 502. Request the definitive IP
from GAMESA-ELECTRIC. The IP can also be consulted on the equipment via the HMI screen.
When connecting with the inverter via MODBUS/TCP, different slave numbers are defined for different kind of
applications and priorities (Standard SCADA, Maintenance, Grid operator reactive references...).
The inverter uses the MODBUS/TCP communications protocol in slave mode; (user as master). The RJ45
connector for the communications cable connection is located in the AC cabinet (bottom right).
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As it can be seen in figure 13-2, three main user groups are defined. Each one with its own objectives and
priorities:
Also for each Slave number there is implemented a complete list of variables that offer the complete
monitoring, configuration and control capabilities that the inverter needs to have an effective monitoring,
configuration and control in a remote way such:
• Complete list of all AC and DC values (AC and DC currents and voltages)
• Complete list of all temperatures in the key components and ambient temperatures in different parts
of the inverter.
• AC and DC energy meters.
• Active and reactive power instantaneous and generated/consumed.
• Various useful data like IPs, serial number, status of the control battery, date and time etc.
• Actual of the control of the inverter.
• Status of the digital outputs of the control system.
• Actuation system to turn on/ turn off the inverter.
• Changing working parameters (temperature alarms, grid parameters, active power ramps and more)
• Alarms history register.
• Voltage dips register.
When designing a communication system with an inverter, the following considerations must take into
account:
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Recommendation: IP ADRESSING
For obtaining the best performance of the inverter communication system and taking advantage
of the monitoring, control and remote maintenance capabilities, when connecting the inverter/s
to the internet, Gamesa Electric recommends the use of Static and Public IP. If not possible,
please consult Gamesa for studying other possibilities.
Word
Element Gain Type Format Description
No.
Alarms are sent as a WORD in which each BIT is a different alarm. See
Alarms_1 W0 N.A Read Uint16
Chapter 10, “Troubleshooting”.
Alarms_2 W1 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_3 W2 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_4 W3 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_5 W4 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_6 W5 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_7 W6 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_8 W7 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_9 W8 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_10 W9 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_11 W10 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_12 W11 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_13 W12 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_14 W13 N.A Read Uint16
Alarms_15 W14 N.A Read Uint16
Information from one of the equipment’s digital inputs is entered into each
bit of this word. The list of bits is as follows:
LSB:0
bit 0: Emergency push-button
bit 1: Door switches
bit 2: DC fuses bridge 1
bit 3: DC fuses bridge 2
bit 4: AC switch open
bit 5: AC fuses
Digital inputs status bit 6: DC switch 1
W15 N.A Read Uint16
1 bit 7: DC switch 2
bit 8: Reserved
bit 9: Reserved
bit 10: DC precharge contactor 1
bit 11: DC precharge contactor 2
bit 12: SKiiPs and coils fans
bit 13: AC bridge 1 contactor
bit 14: AC bridge 2 contactor
bit 15: Overvoltage protections
MSB:15
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Information from one of the equipment’s digital inputs is entered into each
bit of this word. The list of bits is as follows:
LSB:0
bit 0: Leakage meter bridge 1
bit 1: Leakage meter bridge 2
Digital inputs status bit 2: Refrigeration circuit pump
W16 N.A Read Uint16
2 bit 3: Intercooler
bit 4: Pressure switch
bit 5: Heating resistance
bit 6: 0°C and 90% hygrostat inlet
bit 7: DC and AC fans
MSB:15
Information from one of the outputs is entered into each bit of this word.
The list of bits is as follows:
LSB:0
bit 0: Precharge 1
bit 1: Precharge 2
bit 2: Bridge 1 contactor
bit 3: Bridge 2 contactor
bit 4: SKiiPs fan
bit 5: Reserved
Digital outputs bit 6: Coils fans
W17 N.A Read Uint16
status bit 7: Reserved
bit 8: Reserved
bit 9: Reserved
bit 10: Indicator 1
bit 11: Indicator 2
bit 12: Refrigeration pump
bit 13: Intercooler
bit 14: Heating resistance
bit 15: DC and AC fans
MSB:15
Bit 0 -> 1:Circuit Supervisory Battery Warning ON, 0:OK
CCU batteries status W18 X1 Read Uint16
Bit 1 -> 1:RTC Battery exhausted, 0:OK
Current control state of the corresponding bridge. A decimal corresponding
to the state is sent:
0, Emergency
1, Stop
3, Grid connection
4, Generating
Bridge 1 state W19 N.A Read Uint16 5, Test 1
6, Dip
8, Precharge
9, Charge
10, Grid disconnection
11, Waiting
Not all states appear on all inverter models and some are for internal use.
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Active power sec1 W49 X10 Read Int16 Instantaneous active power in kW of section 1. Sent in signed format.
Active power sec2 W50 X10 Read Int16 Instantaneous active power in kW of section2. Sent in signed format.
Instantaneous active power in kW of the inverter AC output. This is the
Total active power W51 X10 Read Int16
sum of the two sections. Sent in signed format.
Reactive power sec1 W52 X10 Read Int16 Instantaneous reactive power in kVAr of section1. Sent in signed format.
Reactive power sec2 W53 X10 Read Int16 Instantaneous reactive power in kVAr of section2. Sent in signed format.
Instantaneous reactive power in kVA of the inverter AC output. This is the
Total reactive power W54 X10 Read Int16
sum of the two sections. Sent in signed format.
Apparent power sec1 W55 X10 Read Int16 Instantaneous apparent power in kVA of section1. Sent in signed format.
Apparent power sec2 W56 X10 Read Int16 Instantaneous apparent power in kVA of section2. Sent in signed format.
Instantaneous apparent power in kVA of the inverter AC output. This is the
Total apparent power W57 X10 Read Int16
sum of the two sections. Sent in signed format.
Cabinet 1
W58 X10 Read Uint16 Temperature in cabinet 1 in °C
temperature
Cabinet 2
W59 X10 Read Uint16 Temperature in cabinet 2 in °C
temperature
Temp COOLING I W60 X10 Read Uint16 Temperature of input cooling liquid, in °C
Temp COOLING O W61 X10 Read Uint16 Temperature of output cooling liquid, in °C
Inductor 1
W62 X10 Read Uint16 Temperature of inductor 1 in °C
temperature
Inductor 2
W63 X10 Read Uint16 Temperature of inductor 2 in °C
temperature
Control temperature W64 X10 Read Uint16 Control ambient temperature in °C
Cabinet 3
W65 X10 Read Uint16 Temperature in cabinet 3 in °C
temperature
CCU temperature W66 X10 Read Uint16 Controller card temperature in °C
Active energy fed 1 W67 Double Read Uint32 Log of active energy fed into the grid by bridge1. Sent in kW.
Active energy fed 2 W69 Double Read Uint32 Log of active energy fed into the grid by bridge2. Sent in kW.
Total active energy
W71 Double Read Uint32 Log of active energy fed into the grid by the inverter. Sent in kW.
fed
Active energy
W73 Double Read Uint32 Log of energy consumed from the grid by bridge1. Sent in kW.
consumed 1
Active energy
W75 Double Read Uint32 Log of energy consumed from the grid by bridge2. Sent in kW.
consumed 2
Total active energy
W77 Double Read Uint32 Log of energy consumed from the grid by the inverter. Sent in kW.
consumed
Inductive reactive
W79 Double Read Uint32 Log of inductive reactive energy in bridge1. Sent in kVAr.
energy 1
Inductive reactive
W81 Double Read Uint32 Log of inductive reactive energy in bridge2. Sent in kVAr.
energy 2
Total inductive
W83 Double Read Uint32 Log of inductive reactive energy in the inverter. Sent in kVAr.
reactive energy
Capacitive reactive
W85 Double Read Uint32 Log of capacitive reactive energy in bridge1. Sent in kVAr.
energy 1
Capacitive reactive
W87 Double Read Uint32 Log of capacitive reactive energy in bridge2. Sent in kVAr.
energy 2
Total capacitive
W89 Double Read Uint32 Log of capacitive reactive energy in the inverter. Sent in kVAr
reactive energy
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Indicates the number of days that the inverter has been feeding power
Days in operation W91 X1 Read Uint16
into the grid.
Indicates the number of minutes in the day that the inverter has been
Minutes in operation W92 X1 Uint16
feeding power into the grid.
Partial days in Indicates the number of days that the inverter has been feeding power
W93 X1 Read Uint16
operation into the grid. This value can be zeroed.
Partial minutes in Indicates the number of minutes in the day that the inverter has been
W94 X1 Uint16
operation feeding power into the grid. This value can be zeroed
Reading of the hour and minute entered in the HMI. The high byte contains
the time and the low byte the minutes. The value is sent in BCD, such that,
for example, if the time is:
Time 18:07
Hour_Minute_BCD W95 X1 Read BCD16 Decimal number sent 6151dec
Hexadecimal number 1807
Binary 0001 1000 0000 0111
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Cooling Flow W100 X10 Read Int16 Liquid Cooling flow [l/min]
Cooling Out Presure W101 X10 Read Int16 Liquid Cooling output presure [mBar]
Cooling In Presure W102 X10 Read Int16 Liquid Cooling input presure [mBar]
Reserved W103 Reserved
Firmware FIP W104 N.A Read Uint16 Software Version
Firmware Rev W105 N.A Read Uint16 Software Version
Firmware Date W106 N.A Read Uint16 Software Version
W107-
Reserved Reserved
W115
Param read W116 N.A Read Float Param value referenced by ParamIndex (W176)
Param Units W118 X1 Read Uint16 Param Units value referenced by ParamIndex (W176)
Serial_Number W119 X1 Read Uint32 Serial number of the inverter.
TimeToRearm W121 X1 Read Int16 Time until auto-rearm of alarms.
Unread_N_alarm_Re
W122 X1 Read Uint16 Number of unread alarm register
gister
Unread_N_dip_Regis
W123 X1 Read Uint16 Number of unread Dips register
ter
W124 –
Reserved Reserved
W156
Read/
GMT W157 X1 Uint16 GMT value.
Write
Read/ Controller IP. The different values are sent separately, for example:
IP1 W158 X1 Uint16
Write IP1.IP2.IP3.IP4 -> 192.168.250.1 IP1=192 IP2=168 IP3=250 IP4=1
Read/
IP2 W159 X1 Uint16
Write
Read/
IP3 W160 X1 Uint16
Write
Read/
IP4 W161 X1 Uint16
Write
Read/
Subnet1 W162 X1 Uint16 Same format as the IP but with the subnet (e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Write
Read/
Subnet2 W163 X1 Uint16
Write
Read/
Subnet3 W164 X1 Uint16
Write
Read/
Subnet4 W165 X1 Uint16
Write
Read/
Gateway1 W166 X1 Uint16 Same format as the IP but with the gateway (e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Write
Read/
Gateway2 W167 X1 Uint16
Write
Read/
Gateway3 W168 X1 Uint16
Write
Read/
Gateway4 W169 X1 Uint16
Write
Hour_Minute_BCD W170 X1 Write Uint16 Same format as W95-W98, but used to set the time remotely.
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Reg_1_ID W1006
Reg_1_Value W1007
Reg_1_Units W1008
Reg_1_Alarm/event W1009
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The inverter stores an internal buffer of alarms and events. Each time a new alarm appears that the Modbus
master has not read, he may read them in sequence, from oldest to newest, until there are no unread alarms.
The register GetContAlarms (address 122) indicates to the master the unread number of alarms.
Before start reading the history of alarms and events, the master must write the value (1300H) at Modbus
address 181 (Alarms_control). This indicates to the inverter control that the following 5 alarm records will be
read. After this operation, the master can access to read the same records of alarms or events as often as
desired.
The master must read the alarms and events generated by the investor in blocks of 5 registers, with one or
more accesses to read the alarm log, which starts at address 1000h. In this block there are up to 5 registers.
For each read operation is sent to master the number of records requested from the alarm buffer, from oldest
to newest. If more than 5 entries without reading, it will take several readings of the alarm history and you
have to write earlier in the 181 direction the value 1300H to advance in the history. The historical alarms
block and events block are shown in Table 1, and the format of each register of alarms and events in the
historical content is shown in Table 2.
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If the number of unread alarms is less than the number of registers requested in a read operation, the last
unread alarms will be shown and the register that remains will contain non valid data. In the second position
of the read buffer the number of valid read registers will be shown.
Each time you access the alarm history to read new records, the alarm counter (offset 0), and register
GetContAlarms (address 122) is decremented in the number of alarms read, until it reaches zero.
Each alarm register or event contains 16 bytes (8 modbus addresses), and has the following format:
Address 1000h:
The first position of the block indicates the number of alarms that remain to be read. This value is
equal to the one that you can read in the direction 122 (GetContAlarms).
Address 1001h:
Indicates the number of valid alarm registers returned in the read operation. If the alarm history
contains more registers than those requested in the read operation, this value will be equal to the
number of registers requested. If, however, there are fewer unread registers than the read request,
this value will have the number of records remaining to be read.
Address 1002h – 1077h. Alarm Registers:
Data from the 5 alarm register. Each register contains the information of one alarm or event, from
the oldest to the newest. Each alarm register starts in the addresses shown in table1
Offset 0, 1 y 2:
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The time when the alarm happens are sent. 6 values of 8 bits each are sent (Year, month, day, hour,
minute and second, according to Table 1) in 4-bit BCD format. This means that each value has two
decimal digits; each digit is coded with 4 bits.
Offset 3:
Miliseconds in which the alarm occurred. This data is sent in units of 100µs. If you send the data
1234, for example, means that the alarm occurred in the second 0.1234s.
Offset 4:
Identifier of the alarm or event. If the identifier is less than 1000, the register is an alarm. If the
identifier is greater than or equal to 1000, the register is an event.
Offset 5:
Value associated with the alarm. For example, if an overvoltage alarm, this data show be value of the
voltage that caused the alarm. This value must be divided by a scale factor identified by the identifier
that is sent in the next data, as indicated in Table 3.
Offset 6:
Identifier for the data type of the value associated with an alarm. The data type indicates the units of
the value and the scale factor to be applied, as shown in Table 3. If the type is 0 or not in the table
below, then should not apply any scaling factor, and the value will not have units.
Type Description
1 Alarm Activation
2 Alarm Deactivation
3 Event
-1 Non valid data
Table 4: Register content (alarm activation, deactivation, event…)
1º. The master reads the Modbus address 122. This register indicates the number of alarms and events that
have occurred and the master did not read.
2º The inverter responds with a value of 8, indicating that there are 8 alarms unread
3º The master writes the value 1300H in the addresss 181 (Alarms_control), indicating that are about to read
5 new alarm registers.
4º. The master reads 5 alarm registers (42 words) in the address 1000h:
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5º. Inverter response. In addition, the invester resets the high byte of the address 181 (Alarms_control), so in
the next read operation will not advance automatically in the event log.
6º A. If there was an error in reading operation, the master can repeat the read operation as often as
necessary.
6º B. If the reading was correct, the master writes the value 1300H in the address 181 (Alarms_control),
indicating that are about to read 5 new alarm records.
7º. The master reads 5 NEW alarm registers (42 words) in the address 1000h:
8º. Inverter response:
The inverter has a history of voltage dips, which works similar to the alarm history.
The access to this registers is in the address 1200h, and for access to read the history, the master must write
the value 1500h in the address 181 (Alarms_control).
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In the register GetContDips (address 123) the inverter shows the number of unread voltaje dips on the
register.
The voltage dips historic uses the same format as the alarms historic as seen in the table 8:
Each voltage dip register uses 16 bytes (8 Modbus addresses) with the following format:
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