Gtw1500hf grid inverter operation manual.
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3 explanation of symbols used in this document warning！ this symbol indicates information that is essential for a trouble-free and safe operation of the product. Please read these sections carefully in order to avoid any damages of the equipment and for optimal personal protection. Note！ this symbol...
4 table of contents 1 foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 safety information .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.1 safety instruct...
5 1. Foreword dear customer, congratulations! Thank you for purchasing the pro vista gtw1500hf, which is the new generation of solar inverter from pro vista technology limited. They have been designed with the latest electronic technology available in the market so they can provide the best solution...
6 2． safety information please read this manual carefully before starting installation. 2.1 safety instructions warning！ • the installation of the gtw1500 hf may only be done by qualified technicians. • the installer must be approved by the utility company. • please read the installation guide caref...
7 2.2 symbols on the type label beware of dangerous electrical voltage. The inverter operates at high voltages.All work on the inverter may only be carried out an electrically skilled person. Energy storage timed discharge 1 minute. Beware of hot surface. The inverter can become hot during operation...
8 3．the introduction the provista gtw1500 pv inverter is pv grid-connected inverter in pv system. It allows photovoltaic solar energy from solar modules to be converted and fed to the utility grid. 3.1 the application in pv system the grid-connected pv system consists of pv arrays,photovoltaic combi...
9 3.2 the features • using high frequency technique and advanced igb,the system efficiency is enhanced. • high conversion efficiency • advanced technology for maximum power point tracking(mppt) • >99% mppt efficiency • wide input voltage range • efficient design of high-frequency isolation transform...
10 4． operation the gird feed process begins in the morning if sufficient insolation is available, and, therefore, if a certain minimum voltage is present in the inverter. If, as nightfall approaches, the voltage drops below the minimum voltage value, gird fee mode ends and the inverter switches off...
11 4.2 control panel 4.2.1 display the control panel is composed of the lcd display and 3 led lights.The system can be easily monitored. 4.2.2 led indicators provista inverter with high intelligence,start and stop working each day automatically without human control.There are 3 led lights in the con...
12 4.3 lcd display 4.3.1 initialization interface after system power supply, the three lights light at the same time, lcd initial screen display as menu 1, it also shows another, if the program is updated. Menu 1: pv_grid inverter (yellow led display) provista pv_grid inverter after the system progr...
13 4.3.3 fault-screen display interface when a fault occurs, whatever the current lcd display is, it will pop-up fault screen tips until the fault disappears, such as fault indicator lights, lcd screen displays as the following 7 display interface (menu 9 to menu 15). It also shows another, if the p...
14 4.3.4 auto test display interface when entering the auto test mode,display interface: start " provista " "pv_grid inverter " " display ver 1.10 " " control ver 1.10 " please beat the panel " auto test " " ? " please beat the panel " auto test " " start " " grid volt-high " " protection 261v " " g...
15 " grid volt-low " " prote time 40ms " " grid freq-high " " prote max51.0hz " " grid freq-high " " protection 51.0hz " " grid freq-high " " protection 50.9hz " " grid volt-low " " protection 187v " " grid volt-low " " protection 188v " " grid volt-low " " protection 230v " " grid volt-low " " prot...
16 working " grid freq-low " " prote pass 50.1hz " " grid freq-low " " prote time 40ms " " test finish " " " " grid freq-low " " prote min49.0hz " " grid freq-low " " protection 49.0hz " " grid freq-low " " protection 49.1hz " " grid freq-low " " protection 50.1hz " " grid freq-high " " prote time 4...
17 5． installation please read the installation instruction carefully before installation. Pay attention to the safety of the fitting instruction. 5.1 installation requirements please check that all of the conditions listed below are met before installing and setting up the gtw1500 hf 5.1.1 ambient ...
18 when choosing the installation site, ensure there is enough space for heat to dissipate. Under normal conditions, the following guidelines should be applied for the space to be kept clear around the gtw1500 hf: minimum clearance direction minimum clearance above 60cm below 40cm sides 40cm in fron...
19 5.3 installation 1. Drill four holes for the screws at the selected installation position.The space between every every holes is shown as below photo. Keep drilling vertical to the wall, and don’t shake the drill to avoid holes tilting. 2. Please fix the wall bracket on the wall with the explosio...
20 6． electrical connection this chapter describes electrical connection between the gtw1500 inverter,solar arrays and the power grid. Before the connection,please carefully read the following steps. 6.1 wire specifications before installation, please reference the wires recommended sizes as below t...
21 3. Proceed the ac output cable with a diameter between Ø7mm and Ø 12mm as below photo showing. 4. Connect the individual conductors into the socket’s terminals with correct polarity and position as below photo showing, and make sure the wires are securely connected. 5.Fix the ac cable..
22 6. Screw the threaded sleeve into the socket element and tighten it. 7. Finally, screw the pressure screw, washer and sealing ring into the thereaded sleeve, and tighten them. Then the ac output socket is fully assembled. 6.3 pv connection steps warning！ make sure the pv array to be negative grou...
23 warning！ before you connect the pv input connection socket, make sure that no voltage is present at the cable. Connection procedure 1. Parts of the positive plug 2. Proceed the cable as below photo showing. 3. Connect the positive pin and rivet line together as below photo showing. 4. Insert the ...
24 5. Screw the threaded sleeve.No need too tight, not falling off is ok. 6. As the below photo showing, insert the cable with riveting pin(pic2) into the main unit, it is appropriate when you hear the sound, after inserting, please have a anti-pull to double check if matched firmly. 7. As the below...
25 8. The assembly plug is as the below photo showing. 9. The assembly of the negative plug is with the same steps as the positive plug above. 6.4 electrical connection steps as below photo shows the electrical connection diagram.User must add a dc circuit breaker at the input side of inverter, add ...
26 the gtw1500 hf is designed for operation on 230 v grids and works at grid voltages of 200 v to 260 v at 49 hz to 51 hz limit values for ac output voltage range 200 v ... 260 v frequency range 49 hz ... 51 hz pay attention to the local utility regulations in any case. Check that the pv generator c...
27 • the dc cables (pv strings) are fully connected and the unused dc plug connectors on the bottom of the enclosure are closed with the protective caps. How to start up the inverter 1 .Switch the line circuit breaker to the "on" position 2 .Now look at the led display and check the table on the nex...
28 device is functioning correctly. 8. Replacing the varistors the gtw1500 hf is a complex high-technology device. As a result, the possibilities for fixing faults on site are limited to just a few items. Please don't try to carry out repairs other than those described here. Use the provista’s servi...
29 their functioning diminishes with age or following repeated responses as a result of overvoltages. You can now check these varistors in the following way, paying attention to the safety information in section 2 "safety information" (page 6). 7. Remove the screws that secure the lid and remove the...
30 if no earth fault and no defective varistor were found, there is probably a fault in the gtw1500 hf. In this case, contact the provista service to discuss what to do next. 9 technical data 9.1 pv generator connection data max. Input open circuit voltage upv： 400 v input voltage, mpp range u pv: 1...
31 european standard efficiency 91 % the efficiency of the gtw1500 hf depends mainly on the input voltage of the connected pv strings. The lower the input voltage the higher is the efficiency of the gtw1500 hf. 9.4 gtw1500 hf operating parameters unauthorised changes to the operating parameters may ...
32 11 appendix-a model number conversion table descriptions model number ( for protronic use ) model name ( for provista use) 1500w grid-connected inverter sga015 gtw1500hf.
