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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OF
UTILITY-INTERACTIVE
PHOTOVOLTAIC INVERTER

(FOR REFERENCE)
750kW Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Inverter
(ModelPVLL0750E-S)

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL

1.1 APPLICATION
The equipment described in the specifications below is intended to be used as a
Utility-Interactive (Grid-Connected) Photovoltaic Inverter System for a photovoltaic
generation plant.
1.2 PLACE TO BE INSTALLED
Location is to be specified by customer.
1.3 SCOPE
The specifications cover the design, fabrication, commissioning and supply Inverter
The equipment and work will be provided from Japan.
1.4 COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS
1.4.1 GENERAL
This equipment complies with the provisions of the Low-voltage directive 2006/95/EC
and the EMC directive 2004/108/EC, thus fulfilling the requirements of the EU
legislation for CE Marking.
1.4.2 GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
The following harmonized standards have been applied to comply with the provisions of
the Low-voltage directive 2006/95/EC and the EMC directive 2004/108/EC.
EN 50178:1997
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 55011:1998

(Electronic equipment for use in power installations)

(Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)-Part 6-2: Generic
Standards-Immunity for industrial environments)
(Limits and methods of measurement of radio
disturbance characteristics of industrial, scientific and
medical(ISM) radio-frequency equipment)

In addition, the following standards may be applied for the equipment under certain
conditions.
IEC 62103:2003
IEC 62109-1:2007

(Electronic equipment for use in power installations)

(Safety of power conversion equipment for use in
photovoltaic power systems - Part 1: General
Requirements)
IEC 62116 Ed. 1.0:2008
(Test procedure of islanding prevention measures for
utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters)
IEC 62446 Ed. 1.0:2009
(Grid connected photovoltaic systems - Minimum
requirements for system documentation, commissioning
tests and inspection)
IEC/TS 61000-3-4 Ed. 1.0:1998 (Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)-Part 3-4:
Limits-Limitation of emission of harmonic currents in
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IEC 61000-6-1 Ed. 2.0:2005

IEC 61000-6-3 Ed. 2.0:2006

IEC 61683 Ed. 1.0:1999

IEC/TS 61836 Ed. 2.0:2007

low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with

rated current greater than 16A)
(Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)-Part 6-1: Generic
Standards-Immunity for residential, Commercial and
light industrial environments)
(Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)-Part 6-3: Generic
Standards-Emission standard for residential, commercial
and light-industrial environments)
(Photovoltaic systems - Power Conditioners - Procedure
for measuring efficiency)
(Solar photovoltaic energy systems Terms, definitions
and symbols)

All bolts, nuts and screws will conform to the METRIC THREAD of ISO (International
Organization for Standardization). Metric system will be used for design and
manufacturing of the equipment.
1.5 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
All of documents and drawings will be submitted in an original paper copy or in
electronic format.
1.5.1 FOR APPROVAL
Specifications
OUTLINE DRAWING
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
1.5.2 FOR FINAL
Specifications
OUTLINE DRAWING
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
Test records of main equipment
Installation Manual
Instruction Manual
1.6 PACKING
The equipment will be divided into several sections for protection in transportation
when necessary, and it will be properly packed or prepared for transportation by ship
and truck. Special notations such as "Fragile", "This Side Up", "Center of Gravity",
"Weight", etc., when necessary, will be clearly described on each package.
1.7 PRODUCTION TEST
Test will be carried out at manufacturer's factory for each part of equipment. Test
records of main parts will be submitted.

1.8 MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Performing scheduled periodical inspections and maintenance will improve the
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reliability of the equipment and will prolong its service life. It is recommended that
periodical inspections and maintenance should be performed by specialists of service
representative. (Such maintenance will be implemented under a separate agreement
which states that a party can receive the said service by paying additional fee to
TMEIC.)
1.9 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
Testing and commissioning will be implemented under the Purchase Order (No.
XXXX), General Terms and Conditions and Amendment Agreement which shall
be executed between XXXXX and Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems
Corporation (TMEIC) in relation to this document (collectively Sales Agreement).

1.10 DISPATCH OF TMEIC ENGINEERS

Except for the purpose of implementing the repair under the warranty set forth in the
Sales Agreement, the dispatch of TMEIC engineers for any service whatsoever will
be made under a separate agreement which states that a party can receive the said
service by paying additional fee to TMEIC.

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CHAPTER 2

GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.1 GROUNDING SYSTEM

The inverter should be grounded providing a grounding resistance less than 5 ohms.
2.2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ENVIRONMENT
When installing or operating the inverter and related devices, ensure that the installation
and operation environment complies with Table 1.
Failing to observe these standards may deteriorate insulation, causing short life and
malfunctions. Before installation, measure and evaluate the environment of the installing
location. If the standards are not satisfied, it is recommended to take necessary action
before installing or operating the inverter. The inverter must be protected from marine
environment and must be sealed from corrosive gas and salty air in accordance with
Table 1.
Table 1 Power Conditioning System installation and operation environment
No.
1

3
4
5

Item
Installation
location
Ambient
temperature
range
Maximum
Ambient
temperature
Relative
humidity
Altitude
Air pressure
Vibration and
mechanical
shock

Dust
7
8

10

Flammability

Corrosive
factors

Other climatic
conditions

Environment standard
Indoors
-20deg C to +50 deg C
Frosting is not allowed. May need optional cabinet heating.
+50 deg C

The relative humidity must be held between 15 and 95%. There must be
no condensation due to temperature changes.
Up to 1000 meters above sea level. (2000 meters optional)
The air pressure must be maintained in the range 860 to 1060 hPa.
Vibrations in the installation environment must have frequencies either
lower than 10 Hz, or higher than 20 Hz.
For vibrations under 10 Hz, the acceleration due to those vibrations must
not exceed 0.5G.
For vibrations over 20 Hz and under 50Hz, the acceleration due to those
vibrations must not exceed 0.5G.
For vibrations over 50Hz and under 100Hz, the total amplitude must not
exceed 0.1 mm.
Dust in the air in the room where the Inverter is installed must not exceed
normal atmospheric dust levels. In particular, that dust must not include
electrically conductive particles, oils or fats, or organic materials such as
silicone.
There should be no inflammable/explosive gas.
Average
Maximum Allowable
0.003 PPM
0.01 PPM
Hydrogen sulfide(H2S)
0.01 PPM
0.03 PPM
Sulfurous acid gas (SO2)
Chlorine gas (Cl2)
0.0005 PPM
0.001 PPM
(Relative humidity50%)
Chlorine gas(Cl2)
0.002 PPM
0.01 PPM
(Relative humidity50%)
0.001 PPM
0.005 PPM
Hydrogen fluoride(HF)
1 PPM
5 PPM
Ammonia gas (NH3)
0.05 PPM
0.1 PPM
Nitrogen oxide (NOx)
0.002 PPM
0.005 PPM
Ozone (O3)
3K3(EN 60721-3-3)

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CHAPTER 3

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

The Inverter employs IGBT switches and continuously converts DC power to AC power.
The inverter output voltage will automatically be synchronized with the grid AC source
as long as the source is within a tolerable frequency and voltage range.
Regarding the detail of the unit configurationrefer to the Inverter single line diagram
(Fig.1), the outline of 750kW Inverter (Fig.2).
3.1 750kW INVERTER UNIT
3.1.1 MAIN CIRCUIT TYPE
Conversion method
Swiching method
Inverter configuration
Isolation method
Cooling method
3.1.2 CONTROL METHOD
DC side control functions
Grid side control functions
Operation
Other functions

: Voltage source inverter with instantaneous current

control
: Pulse Width Modulation(PWM) control
: Three-phase Three-level inverter bridge
: Transformerless. External galvanic isolation is
required
: Forced air cooling

: Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) control

: Active power control, reactive power control
: Auto start/stop (soft-start at startup)
: Output power limiter
(If the capacity of solar power exceed the generation
capacity of the Inverter, the Inverter limits the output
power.)

3.1.3 Protective functions

(1) Input (DC) side Ground fault, DC reverse current, Over voltage, Over current
(2) Grid (AC) side Anti-islanding, Over/under voltage, Over/under frequency, Over
current

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3.1.4 Electrical ratings

ITEM

SPECIFICATION
Grid-connected system
771kW upto x1.5 Loading
1000Vdc
550 950Vdc

System type
Maximum DC power
Maximum input voltage
Input side
MPPT operating range
(DC)
Maximum input current
Nominal output power
Maximum apparent power
Output
side Nominal output Voltage
(AC)
Nominal AC frequency
Nominal AC current
Tare losses (Stand-by)
Tare losses (Night consumption)
External auxiliary voltage
Power factor

1403Adc
750kW
750KW (up to 50deg)
380Vac
3-Phase 3-wire system
50/60 Hz
1148A
< 300W
70W
230V, 50/60Hz
+0.85 - 0.85
3% THD(Rated power)

Harmonic distortion of AC current

Noise level

75dB(A)

Maximum efficiency

98.6%

European efficiency

98.3%

3.1.5 Grid connection features

(1) Anti-islanding protection
The objective of this system is to detect the islanding condition and drive the system
to a stable operation condition. Passive and active methods are embedded in the
control system. The passive method is a phase jump detection while the active
method is Slip Mode Frequency Shift.
(3) Power factor control
Power factor can be fixed or controlled through the communication port. It is
important to notice that at a constant power factor, a reduction in irradiance will
cause a reduction in the reactive power.
(4) Reactive power control
Reactive power can be fixed or controlled through the communication port. The
inverter can work at a fixed power factor or at a fixed reactive power. When working
as a fixed reactive power, a reduction in irradiance will not cause a reduction in the
reactive power unless the minimum power factor is achieved.
(5) Active power control
An active power limitation feature allows controlling the active power of the inverter.

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3.1.6 Panel display outline and description

(1) Main
The display contents for the MAIN tab are explained referring to the following picture.

Main Tab

Measurement Display for

Status supervision

Circuit Status Diagram

Measurement Display for Status supervision

In order to see the equipment status at a glance, the following information is displayed.
PV(DC)
DC Voltage(V), DC current(A)
GRID(AC) AC Voltage(V), AC Current(A), Frequency(Hz)
POWER
Instantaneous Active Power(kW)
DAILY
Power harvested during the day(kWh)
TOTAL
Total power harvested(kWh)

Circuit Status Diagram

In order to see the equipment connection and operation status at a glance, a circuit
status diagram is displayed showing switches status and converter operation status.
The following information is displayed.
PV
Photovoltaic array
CB
DC input circuit breaker
INV
Inverter(DC/AC converter)
MC
Grid connection switch(Contactor)
GRID
Utility Grid

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Start/Stop Operation
Press START to start up from local mode. Press STOP to stop inverter operation.

(2) Measurement
Selecting the MEASUREMENTtab, the following screen appears.

Measurement items are as follows

DC
DC Voltage, DC current, DC Power
RS
AC Voltage (R-S Line-to-line)
ST
AC Voltage (S-T Line-to-line)
TR
AC Voltage (T-R Line-to-line)
R
AC Current (R Phase)
S
AC Current (S Phase)
T
AC Current (T Phase)
P
Active Power (kW)
Q
Reactive Power (kVAR)
pf
Power Factor
(Not indication) Frequency (Hz)
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3.5.3 LED indicator

The Inverter is equipped with
LED.
Inverter running
Inverter stand-by
DC breaker on
AC contactor on
Failure on LCD
Failure on the inverter

a LED indicator. The following items are displayed on

<RUN>
<STAND-BY>
<DC ON>
<AC ON>
<LCD FAULT>
<INV FAULT>

(green
(orange)
(orange)
(orange)
(red)
(red)

Touch Panel
Display
(Monochrome
LCD)

LCD status
light

RUN

STAND
-BY

DC
ON

AC
ON

LCD
INV
FAULT FAULT

LED
indicators

3.1.7 Relay signal for remote use

(1) Output signal for remote use will be furnished as the followings (minimum items):
Major Failure
normally open (1a)
Running
normally open (1a)
Stop
normally open (1a)
Minor Failure
normally open (1a)
Stand-by
normally open (1a)
(2) Relay input signal for remote use will be furnished as the followings (minimum
items):
Ready
normally open (1a)
(Relay signal will be dry contact with rating of DC24V 1A or AC100V 0.2A.)
3.1.8 Communication interface
Communication system : Modbus TCP or Ethernet (socket)

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3.1.9 Utility interactive protection item

indicates inverter gate block.
(2) indicates trip of the grid side circuit breaker.
(1)

Protection item
Over Voltage Relay(OVR
Under Voltage Relay(UVR)
Over Frequency Relay(OFR)
Under Frequency Relay(UFR)
Passive anti-islanding Detection
(voltage phase jump detection)PDR
Active anti-islanding detection
(frequency shift)

Detection
phase
number
3
3
1
1

Operating conditions
GB(1)

CB(2)

Notes

3.1.10 Structual specifications

(1)General construction of equipment

: Metal-enclosed, free standing cubicle,

indoor-use IP2X.
: 1,900mm 1,900mm 700mm

(2) Inverter Cabinet Dimensions

(HeightWidthDepth)
(3)Weight
(4)Paint
Outside general surface
Inside surface
Base
Other components
(5)Wiring terminal colors

:
:
:
:
:

(6)Input/output interface
DC input wire
AC output wire
Control wire
Grounding wire

:
:
:
:

: approx. 1,300(kg) / 1 set

Munsell 5Y 7/1
Munsell 5Y 7/1
Munsell 5Y 7/1
Manufacturer's standard.
L1 : redL2 : whiteL3 : blue
Positive : redNegative : blue
(only input and output terminal)
bottom
bottom
bottom
bottom

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part
part
part
part

of
of
of
of

cubicle
cubicle
cubicle
cubicle

CHAPTER 4 SPARE PARTS

4.1 START UP & COMMISIONING SPARE PARTS OF INVERTER
One hundred (100)% of fuses for control circuitcovers single inverter unit only
4.2 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS OF INVERTER
One(1) set of IGBT stack3-phases
One hundred(100)% of fuses for main circuitcovers single inverter unit only
One(1) set of Cooling fan
One(1) set of Main control PCB
One(1) set of Control power boardDC15V24V
One(1) set of External interface board
Two(2) set of DC surge protector
Two(2) set of AC surge protector
Two(2) set of Control circuit surge protector
Two(2) set of Dust filter
One(1) set of Voltage detection PCB
TWO(2) set of Communication Unit
CHAPTER 5

COMPLEMENTARY TECHNICAL CLARIFICATIONS

5.1 Equipment Grounding

This inverter should be connected to an IT system according to IEC 60364, which
means that the inverter should be connected to an ungrounded AC system. The
step up transformer may have either delta or wye connection for the low voltage
winding. However, in case the low voltage winding of the transformer is wye
connected, the neutral point should not be grounded. Grounding through a high
impedance resistance may be allowed if designed according to IEC 60364.

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Fig.1

Inverter Single line Diagram (Transformerless type)

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