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ABB - BCB.00139 Rev.a - Brochure - Solar Inverter Solutions For Building Applications - 2017
ABB - BCB.00139 Rev.a - Brochure - Solar Inverter Solutions For Building Applications - 2017
ABB - BCB.00139 Rev.a - Brochure - Solar Inverter Solutions For Building Applications - 2017
SO L A R I N V ER TER S
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Table of contents
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ABB solar inverter solutions
The smartest choice for solar building
applications
You can count on smart technology that The future-proof and flexible design of our
connects with your smart residential buildings solutions simplify the integration with smart
building automation devices, smart grid
ABB offers a broad line of residential inverters integration and with third party monitoring and
that can meet the needs of modern homes. control systems.
Our portfolio includes single-phase and small
three-phase string inverters as well as energy
storage solutions that make the most of your
solar system.
You can count on our flexible solutions whatever Designed to optimize the total cost of ownership
the scale and design of your project in PV projects, our inverters guarantee high total
efficiency and reliability. The high power density
ABB offers the broadest portfolio of commercial and reduced installation and maintenance
string inverters on the market, which includes a efforts enhance overall cost efficiency.
powerful line of three-phase string inverters for
photovoltaic (PV) systems installed in The solutions are complemented by a series of
commercial and industrial buildings. cloud based advanced communication services
which simplify the integration in smart
Thanks to their modularity and flexibility, our environments.
commercial and industrial inverters are the ideal
solution for simplified system planning and
design. The wide range of power ratings along
with the possibility to install in either vertical or
horizontal position make them the brightest
choice for any rooftop solution. 0 10 50 120
Power block size (kW)
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Enjoy the new era of digital and renewables
with ABB solar inverter solutions
The solar market has changed in recent years In commercial and industrial applications the
and solar applications are becoming more and integration is even more complex and
more digital. continuously evolving since not only the energy
management system but also the building
The high penetration of renewable energy in management system is an integral part of the
some areas of the world, along with the smart ecosystem according to the paradigm of
continuously growing demand of a reliable the Internet of Things (IoT).
energy supply in others are requiring solar
inverters to be more intelligent and easily In any solar application, residential, commercial
integrated with complex and smart or industrial, digitalization represents the main
environments in order to achieve the set target enabler that allows solar inverters to be easily
in both self-consumption and power and effectively integrated with any smart
generation. environment as well as the mean by which solar
operators effectively monitor, control and
In modern residential installations, in the era of manage their solar assets, both remotely and
the smart home vision, the solar inverter is part locally.
of a complex system where many different
devices communicate with each other over a With more than 125 years of experience in
common communication bus. In addition, this providing technology, expertise, experience
smart system is connected to a cloud-based and solutions for both power generation and
platform via Internet for monitoring and energy management applications, ABB is able
managing purposes. to provide its customers with cutting edge and
cost-effective inverter solutions allowing to
maximize the results of their business. ABB
strives to help you write the future of solar.
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ABB string inverters
From residential to decentralized commercial
and industrial applications, our inverters fit
any plant
Photovoltaic systems are proven more and more String inverters with integrated energy storage –
to be one of the most clean and convenient welcome to the age of the prosumer
energy sources worldwide. ABB is proud to play ABB’s inverters with integrated energy storage
an important role in driving the solar innovation, represent the line that separates a conscious
providing its customers with smart solutions that consumer from a modern prosumer. Thanks to a
are every day more connected to the digital grid. modern integrated Li-lon battery, it is now possible to
Whether in residential applications, in modern store excess energy and use it when most needed.
smart homes that require batteries to store Households are now the owners of the energy
excess energy or even in commercial or industrial produced from their system, deciding the appropriate
decentralized power plants, ABB offers the most moment to use it, without wasting a watt.
cost-effective solution.
String inverters for commercial and industrial
String inverters for residential applications – applications – bright future ahead for decentralized
the efficient choice for home energy power generation
Consisting of both single and small three-phase The future of energy is anchored to decentralized
inverters, ABB’s offering can fit the needs of any production from renewable sources like photovoltaics
household that is looking to save on their energy that have already driven a massive transformation in
bills while making an environmental friendly the way energy is produced, consumed and provided
choice. through modern transportation grids.
Always in line with our customer’s needs, our Photovoltaics are already one of most cost-effective
devices feature enhanced smart functionalities energy sources in many regions of the world and when
— thanks to which homeowners can control and they complement with digital technologies the
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String inverter portfolio
monitor their energy production and own benefits for users are at the maximum scale.
consumption through any mobile device. Thanks to our inverter solutions for decentralized
commercial and industrial applications, many
companies can achieve greater efficiency and
sustainable growth, today as tomorrow.
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ABB string inverters
UNO-DM-1.2/2.0/3.3/4.0/4.6/5.0-TL-PLUS
1.2 to 5.0 kW
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ABB UNO-DM-PLUS series block diagram
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ABB UNO-DM-3.3/4.0/4.6/5.0-TL-PLUS
Smartphone - Tablet - Desktop App. string inverter block diagram
Aurora Vision®
REACT Utility
Meter Meter Grid
Load
manager
relay
Home
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ABB string inverters
PVI-5000/6000-TL-OUTD
5 to 6 kW
— Designed for residential and small commercial This outdoor inverter has been designed as a
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PVI-5000/6000- photovoltaic installations, this inverter fills a completely sealed unit to withstand the harshest
TL-OUTD outdoor specific niche in the product line to cater for environmental conditions.
string inverter
those installations producing between 5kW and
20kW. Highlights
• Single-phase output
This inverter has a dual input section to process • Transformerless topology
two strings with independent Maximum Power • Each inverter is set on specific grid codes which
Point Tracking (MPPT), high speed and precise can be selected in the field
MPPT algorithm for real-time power tracking and • Dual input section with independent MPPT,
energy harvesting, as well as transformerless allows optimal energy harvesting from two sub-
operation for high performance efficiencies of up arrays oriented in different directions
to 97.0%. • Wide input voltage range
• Natural convection cooling for maximum
Suitable for low power installations with reliability
reduced string size • Outdoor enclosure for unrestricted use under
The wide input voltage range makes the inverter any environmental conditions
suitable for low power installations with reduced • RS-485 communication interface (for
string size. connection to laptop or datalogger)
Flat efficiency curves ensure high efficiency at all
output levels ensuring consistent and stable
performance across the entire input voltage and
output power range.
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ABB PVI-5000/6000-TL-OUTD string inverter block diagram
IN2.1(-) IN2.1(-)
- - -
IN2.2(-) IN2.2(-)
RS485
+ T/R
Standard version -S version
- T/R
RTN
DC/DC DC/AC
DSP DSP Remote control
contr. contr.
+R
-R
µP Alarm
N.C
N.O
C
Control circuit
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ABB string inverters
TRIO-5.8/7.5/8.5-TL-OUTD
5.8 to 8.5 kW
— The all-in-one residential three-phase TRIO-5.8, ease of installation, with a sliding front panel giving
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TRIO-5.8/7.5/8.5- 7.5 and 8.5 kW inverters deliver performance, access to the connection and configuration area
TL-OUTD outdoor ease of use and installation, monitoring and without requiring the complete removal of the
string inverter
control. With their 98% peak efficiency and wide cover.
input voltage range, the residential TRIO
inverter means flexible installations and Highlights
powerful output. • Three-phase bridge topology for DC/ AC output
converter
Commercial grade engineering at residential scale • Transformerless topology
The topology of the larger, commercial TRIO • Two independent MPPT channels for TRIO-7.5/8.5
inverters has been redesigned to ensure that the allow optimal energy harvesting from two sub-
TRIO-5.8/7.5/8.5 models also enjoy high conversion arrays oriented in different directions (one MPPT
efficiency across a wide range of input voltages. channel for TRIO-5.8)
Optional integrated dataloggers and smart grid • Flat efficiency curves ensure high efficiency at all
functionality, remote firmware updating and output levels enabling consistent and stable
elegantly simple sliding front covers make these all- performance across the entire input voltage and
in-one devices easy to install and maintain. In short, output power range
they are commercial grade engineering at • Wide input voltage range
residential scale. • Remote inverter upgrade
• Reactive power management
Inverters packed with powerful features • DC switch version available (-S)
The double maximum power point tracker (MPPT) • Natural convection cooling for maximum
gives maximum installation flexibility for an optimal reliability
energy production (TRIO-7.5/8.5 models). This line • Outdoor enclosure for unrestricted use under any
of inverters can integrate power control, monitoring environmental conditions (IP65)
functionalities and environmental sensor inputs, • Sliding cover for the easiest installation and
without requiring external components. maintenance
• Data logger and smart grid functionalities
A compact Ethernet expansion card provides data integrated on expansion cards:
logging functionality for monitoring the main -- PMU expansion card option, with external
parameters of the plant as well as advanced O&M sensor inputs for monitoring environmental
operations both locally (with the integrated conditions and additional RS-485 for Modbus
webserver) and remotely (with the AV Plant protocol
Portfolio Manager portal), via a LAN connection. -- Ethernet expansion card option with integrated
web server and remote monitoring capability
The outer cover with its natural cooling mechanism via web portal (Modbus/TCP supported)
qualifies at IP65 environmental protection level for • Availability of auxiliary DC output voltage (24 V,
external use. It provides maximum reliability and 100 mA)
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ABB TRIO-5.8/7.5/8.5-TL-OUTD string inverter block diagram
L3
*IN2.1(+) MPPT 2
(DC/DC) N
+ + +
*IN2.1(+) *IN2.2(+)
PE
*IN2.1(-) *IN2.1(-)
- - -
*IN2.2(-)
Ethernet
RJ_45 board
(opt.)
µP
MODBUS/PMU RS485
+ T/R Service pc_RS485
- T/R
GND + T/R
PMU digital input - T/R
K1
GND
K2
K3
K4 Remote control 1
PMU analog input
I1 +R
I2 GND
GND
Analog input Service Remote control 2
AN1 board
AN1 COM +R
(opt.)
Analog input GND
AN2
AN2 COM Alarm
24 V - 100 mA N.C
24V
N.O
GND
Thermal sensor PT100/PT1000 Supervisor C
PT1 board
PT2
PT3
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ABB string inverters
PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD
10 to 12.5 kW
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ABB PVI-10.0/12.5-TL-OUTD string inverter block diagram
L3
IN2.1(-) IN2.1(-)
- - -
IN2.2(-) IN2.2(-)
IN1.1(+)
+
IN1.2(+)
IN1
IN1.1(-)
- RS485
IN1.2(-) + T/R
- T/R
RTN
DC/DC DC/AC
DSP DSP Remote control
contr. contr.
IN2.1(+) +R
+ -R
IN2.2(+)
µP
Alarm
IN2
N.C
IN2.1(-) N.O
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C
IN2.2(-)
Control circuit
-FS version
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ABB string inverters
TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD
20 to 27.6 kW
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ABB TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD string inverter block diagram
IN1A(+)
MPPT 1 Inverter
IN1B(+) (DC/DC) Bulk caps (DC/AC)
+ +
IN1(+) IN1C(+)
IN1D(+)
*IN1E(+) -S2 version -S2X version
Line Grid parallel
IN1 IN1 IN1 filter relay
IN1A(-)
IN1B(-) L1 L1 L1, S L1 L1, S
IN2A(+) PE PE PE
MPPT 2
IN2B(+) + (DC/DC)
+
IN2(+) IN2C(+)
IN2D(+)
*IN2E(+)
IN2 IN2 IN2
IN2A(-)
IN2B(-) OVP
IN2C(-) monitoring
IN2(-)
- -
IN2D(-)
*IN2E(-) -S2F version
Current
reading
OVP monitoring
IN1A(+)
IN1B(+)
+
IN1(+) IN1C(+) Control circuit
IN1D(+)
*IN1E(+)
IN1 IN1
IN1A(-) PMU_RS485
IN1B(-) + T/R
Standard version
1 INVERTER
-S2F version
2 WIRING BOX
* an expansion slot for future implementation of new communication systems is available
* not present on TRIO-20.0-TL
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ABB string inverters
TRIO-50.0-TL-OUTD
TRIO-60.0-TL-OUTD-480
50 to 60 kW
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ABB TRIO 50.0/60.0-TL-OUTD string inverter block diagram
IN1 L2 L2 L2 N N, S N N, S
- - - -
L3 L3 L3 PE PE
Standard -S version
IN1A(+)
12/16 positive (+) inputs
IN1B(+)
IN1C(+) L1 L1, S
IN1D(+) L2 L2, S
IN1A(-)
12/16 negative (-) inputs
IN1B(-)
- DC/DC DC/AC
IN1C(-) Current reading DSP DSP
contr. contr.
IN1D(-) OVP monitoring
-SX version
IN4A(-)
Control circuit
IN4B(-)
IN4C(-)
Current OVP
IN4D(-) reading monitoring
-SX version
1_RS485
+ T/R
IN1A(+)
- T/R
IN1B(+)
12 positive (+) inputs
GND
IN1C(+)
2_RS485
+ T/R
- T/R
2 1 3
IN4A(+)
GND
IN4B(+) +
IN4C(+) Remote control
+ R1
IN1 Expansion slot
+ R2
IN1A(-)
Grid standard setting µP GND
IN1B(-) -
12 negative (-) inputs
Alarm
IN1C(-)
N.C
N.O
C 1 Inverter power module
Aux
IN4A(-) 2 DC wiring box
IN4B(-) N.C
IN4C(-)
Current
N.O 3 AC wiring box
reading C
OVP
Communication and
monitoring control board
-SY version
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ABB string inverters
TRIO-TM-50.0-400 / TRIO-TM-60.0-480
50 to 60 kW
— The TRIO-TM-50.0/60.0 is ABB’s latest three- Embedded multi communication interfaces (WLAN,
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TRIO-TM-50.0/60.0 phase string solution for cost efficient large Ethernet, RS485) combined with a Sunspec
outdoor string inverter decentralized photovoltaic systems for both compliant Modbus protocol (RTU/TCP) allow the
commercial and utility applications. inverter to be easily integrated with any third party
monitoring and control systems.
This new addition to the TRIO family, with 3
independent MPPT and power ratings of up to 60 Improved commissioning and maintenance
kW (480 V version), has been designed with the Thanks to the build-in Web User Interface (WUI) the
objective to maximize the ROI in large systems with installer can commission the inverter wirelessly and
all the advantages of a decentralized configuration change advanced parameters by using any
for both rooftop and ground-mounted installations. standard WLAN enabled device (smartphone, tablet
or PC).
Modular design Integrated logging capability allows remote
The TRIO-TM-50.0/60.0 has a modular design to monitoring of the plant without the need of any
guarantee maximum flexibility, thanks to the additional external loggers.
different versions available. Remote firmware update of the inverter system and
The separate and configurable AC and DC components via Aurora Vision®.
compartments increase the ease of installation
and maintenance with their ability to remain Highlights
separately wired from the inverter module inside • 3 Independent MPPT
the system. • Transformerless inverter
The TRIO comes with the most complete wiring • Double stage topology for a wide input range
box configurations available including up to 15 DC • Large set of specific grid codes available which
inputs with fast connectors, string protection can be selected directly in the field
fuses, AC and DC switches and type II AC and DC • Separate AC and DC compartments are available
surge arresters. in different configurations
• Both vertical and horizontal installation
Design flexibility • 2 available sizes, 50 and 60 kW with 400 and 480
The double stage conversion topology offers the Vac of output voltage, respectively
advantage of a wide input voltage range for • Wireless access to embedded user interfaces
maximum flexibility of system design. • Ethernet daisy chain enabled
The TRIO-TM comes with a forced air cooling • Modbus TPC/RTU Sunspec compliant
system, used also in the previous TRIO products, • Remote monitoring and firmware update via
designed for a simple and fast maintenance, Aurora Vision® (logger free)
allowing a maximum flexibility of plant design. The
inverter comes with mounting supports for both
horizontal and vertical installations, which allow for
the best use of space available beneath the solar
panels.
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ABB TRIO-TM-50.0/60.0 string inverter block diagram
Ethernet
Aurora Vision®
Grid
Ethernet
Ethernet
Switch
TRIO-TM-50.0/60.0 SCADA
WLAN device
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REACT. Photovoltaic inverter with
integrated energy storage
All the energy you need is in your home
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ABB PV + Storage
REACT-3.6/4.6-TL
3.6 to 4.6 kW
— REACT stores and allows to make the most of The advantages of REACT are:
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REACT-3.6/4.6-TL the energy produced by a residential • Coordination of all the energy flows with the
PV + Storage inverter photovoltaic system. goal of aligning PV energy production and home
consumption
REACT is an innovative photovoltaic inverter, • Integrated load manager for control of energy
equipped with a built-in 2 kWh battery that lets consumption
you store your unused energy generated during • Auxiliary AC back-up output
the day for use later when you really need it. • MyREACT: dedicated mobile app for control and
monitoring
Taking full advantage of the energy generated by • Integrated Li-lon battery with 2 kWh capacity,
your photovoltaic system, REACT allows you to expandable up to 3x (6 kWh)
achieve greater energy self-sufficiency.
Highlights
• Single-phase grid-connected inverter
• Two indipendent MPPT inputs
• Transformerless topology
• Energy meter for management of energy flows
1610 1610
1210 1210
Watt
Watt
810 810
410 410
10 10
0:00 4:00 8:00 12:00 16:00 20:00 0:00 4:00 8:00 12:00 16:00 20:00
Time Time
A photovoltaic system produces more energy in the middle hours of the day, but by
contrast energy usage is greater in the evening hours.
Thanks to REACT, user can store the energy not consumed during the day and make use
of it when really needed.
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ABB REACT-3.6/4.6-TL block diagram
REACT Utility
Meter Meter Grid
Load
manager
relay
Backup
Home
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Monitoring and communications
Aurora Vision® Plant Management Platform
Aurora Vision® Plant Management Platform is a scalable web-based platform
enabling customers to remotely manage their PV plants in all market segments.
According to the specific customer needs, it is available in three different versions:
- Plant Portfolio Manager which helps operators to manage a portfolio of power plants
- Plant Viewer for viewing residential and commercial sites in an easy to view manner
- Plant Viewer for Mobile which is a mobile version of Plant Viewer
Plant Portfolio Manager reduces mean time to Plant Portfolio Manager improves lost energy
repair With the innovative analysis tool Symmetry
Optimizing mean time to repair of a solar plant Analysis, locating underperforming plants,
includes early fault detection by real-time data inverters, strings or even panels, is available to
acquisition and email alerting. By down to string any user. The sooner a fault or an issue is
level granularity of monitoring and intelligent detected, the sooner it can be fixed which
fault descriptions, the type of repair needs and results in a better overall yield. Instant key
potential spare parts can be identified, performance indexes promote teams to keep
minimizing the need for multiple truck rolls. plants running optimally.
Identification of fault locations minimizes the
time on plant. Automatic reset of alarm events Plant Portfolio Manager self-service with Plant
after a repair is completed provides instant Viewer
feedback to the stakeholders. Even home owners benefit directly from the
unified plant management platform, by selecting
Plant Portfolio Manager improves portfolio to self-register their system or having their
management installer manage their system for them. There is
With the availability of tools, such as the map no need to install software in the home owner’s
based portfolio overviews and innovative severity computer, no need to backup energy
analysis charting, optimization of routing of performance data. Everything is accessible
maintenance personnel could lead to dramatic through a standard web browser, tablet or smart
reductions in cost and improved customer phone.
satisfaction.
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Plant Portfolio Manager
— The Plant Portfolio Manager gives the installer all loggers. Meter data is especially important to
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the information needed to monitor and operate a plant operators to maximize plant operational
Aurora Vision®
Plant Portfolio Manager fleet of residential PV plants. It can be configured efficiency because it provides the information
to allow customers and installers to jointly needed to do detailed root cause production
manage any plant or to allow customers complete analysis. Root cause production analysis can
control of their site at the end of an installation. track issues based on such things as asset
Users of Plant Portfolio Manager can see dependencies, energy production, irradiance and
aggregate information about all the plants they temperature to improve operational efficiency by
have under management. They can quickly triage reducing effort and time to resolution for plant
installation and operational issues across operation issues. Some performance issues such
different plants to give project teams the details as dirty or partially obscured panels are more
they need to quickly prioritize actions to minimize difficult to diagnose than others. However, when
truck rolls. Users can drill down into any plant comparing inverters to one another, operators
under management to track plant assets. can more readily identify performance trends
leading to better inverter maintenance and higher
Portfolio Management energy yields. Using Symmetry Analysis, plant
Plant Portfolio Manager’s Portfolio View tracks operators can identify and fix these challenging
the performance of all plants under management performance issues by comparing devices with
for executive, financial and operations teams by each other.
providing a portfolio summary view of the entire
fleet of PV plants, allowing drill down into highest
priority performance challenges, as well as
identifying assets that are not meeting desired
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performance ratios. By the use of Key 01
Performance Indicators, asset managers can
focus on the most urgent problems first to
minimize lost energy production.
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Plant Viewer
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Aurora Vision® residential customers. Home owners using Plant
Plant Viewer Viewer can see how well their solar power plant is
operating. They can view plant information over
the course of a day, week, month or year, without
interfering with how the plant is being operated.
It is an easy way for the home owner to
demonstrate the environmental benefits of their
home PV plant to family and friends. Clear and
dynamic graphics show how much potential
pollution is being prevented by generating solar
electricity.
Access to Plant Viewer is controlled by the plant
installer to give the home owner as much access
to the plant as the installer wants to provide.
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Plant Viewer for Mobile
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ABB monitoring and communications
VSN300 Wifi Logger Card
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The VSN300 Wifi Logger Card is an advanced With innovative commissioning and upgrade
VSN300 Wifi Logger Card expansion board for ABB’s UNO and TRIO string features, the VSN300 Wifi Logger Card provides
inverters which provides residential and the best user experience for ABB’s customers.
commercial users with an advanced and cost- Not only is the VSN300 Wifi Logger Card suitable
effective solution for monitoring and controlling for most of ABB’s string inverters currently
their photovoltaic system. deployed, but it also takes advantage of the
Hyperlink bus found in new inverters for
The VSN300 Wifi Logger Card is easy to install, obtaining real-time data that can be used for grid
for new and most existing string inverters by control power management.
using the inverter’s internal expansion slot.
Highlights
The built-in IP networking connectivity and • The Wi-Fi Certified™ mark assures
innovative Wi-Fi commissioning techniques interoperability with IEEE 802.11b/g/n networks
enable this card to be easily configured for most over the 2.4 GHz band
Wi-Fi networks and access points without • Easily installed on new and existing UNO and
installing any additional external devices. TRIO string inverters
• IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz) support
Complete, remote and local monitoring with • Local and remote monitoring in one solution
Wifi Logger Card and mobile app. • High performance non-volatile data logging
Users have a complete remote and local • High-speed inverter data exchange through
monitoring experience when combining VSN300 Hyperlink [where available]
Wifi Logger Card with ABB’s mobile app; “Plant • Modbus TCP server for SCADA integration
Viewer for Mobile”, available for both iOS and • SunSpec certified Modbus mapping for easy
Android based devices. integration
• Secured and encrypted data transfer to Aurora
The local web server in VSN300 Wifi Logger Card Vision® Plant Management Platform
adds the ability to use a standard web browser to • Remote reading and writing of inverter
access inverter data. parameters for advanced operations
• California Rule 21 ready
The Wi-Fi Certified™ mark assures
interoperability, security, easy installation and
reliability.
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ABB monitoring and communications
VSN700 Data Logger
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The high-performance VSN700 Data Logger Highlights
VSN700 Data Logger provides simple and quick commissioning with All VSN700 Data Logger models
device discovery and automatic IP addressing as include:
well as remote management features. • Data management system with serial and
Ethernet ports for data and event logging
This SunSpec compliant datalogger records data • Quick installation and fast plug and play
and events from inverters, energy meters, commissioning with device discovery
weather stations, and other photovoltaic plant mechanism
devices, and acts as an Internet gateway to send • Network Provisioning with dynamic IP
the data securely and reliably to the Aurora addressing (DHCP client and server)
Vision® Plant Management Platform for • Reliable and secure transmission of operational
performance monitoring, condition monitoring data to Aurora Vision® Plant Management
and data reporting. Platform
• Remote configuration and management
Three performance levels capabilities, including firmware upgrades over
The VSN700 Data Logger is available in three the Internet using Plant Portfolio Manager
performance levels to fit anyone’s budget and • Simple end-user UI using Plant Viewer
functionality:
VSN700-05 Data Logger (Max) includes the
VSN700-01 Data Logger is available to those following additional functionalities:
residential customers who only need to monitor • No software limitation on number of devices
up to five (5) singlephase inverters. logged
• Modbus TCP server using SunSpec compliant
VSN700-03 Data Logger is a cost-optimized Modbus maps for easy SCADA system
logger for small commercial installations with up integration, data collection, and inverter
to ten (10) single and three-phase string inverters command execution
and one weather station (VSN800 Weather • Support for most ABB inverters, meters, smart
Station). combiners and weather stations (see VSN700
Data Logger model comparison table)
VSN700-05 Data Logger provides both customer
data management and inverter command and
control for commercial and utility PV system
operation, as well as SCADA integration.
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ABB monitoring and communications
VSN800 Weather Station
01 02
— The VSN800 Weather Station automatically The basic sensor set provides data needed to
01 monitors site meteorological conditions and calculate a performance ratio allowing a plant
VSN800-12
Weather Station photovoltaic panel temperature in real-time, operator to track solar array performance against
transmitting sensor measurements to the expected energy production.
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The advanced sensor set improves monitoring of
VSN800-14
Weather Station The VSN800 contains the essential environmental weather conditions that can effect energy
sensor set needed for solar monitoring. production. The extra irradiance sensor for
The expanded sensor set enables plant mounting at the plane of the array allows more
management across a broad range of plant sizes. accurate measurement of irradiance that is
VSN800 is a companion to the VSN700 Data incident in the plane of the solar panels.
Logger, where it is fully compatible and
integrates seamlessly with the Aurora Vision® The wind speed and direction sensor gives the
Plant Management Platform. operator information about how the wind may be
cooling the panels and some indication of how
Shipped preconfigured and ready for much dust may be accumulating on the panels.
installation requiring no special tools
The VSN800 Weather Station is delivered ready Highlights
for installation and requires the installer to • Two models offered for basic and advanced
mechanically mount the modules on a user- sensor sets
supplied mast, connect power and • VSN800-12 includes a basic sensor set: ambient
communication, and initialize the automatic temperature, solar irradiance, and back of
system commissioning process from the VSN700. module temperature
No special software, or on-site calibration is • VSN800-14 includes additional advanced
required. sensors: plane of array irradiance and wind
direction and speed
The all-in-one weather station reduces the • Sensors, data acquisition unit, and RS-485
installation, support and maintenance cost while
improving the robustness and manageability of
the PV plant monitoring solution.
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Application with VSN300 Wifi Logger Card
WI-FI Router
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Commercial and utility application with VSN700-05
Central inverters
String inverters
VSN800-14
Weather Station
VSN700-05
or
RS-485
MODBUS TCP or IP
Plant Viewer
Plant Viewer
for Mobile
SCADA
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Life cycle services for solar inverters
Strong expertise with local support
The services offered for ABB solar inverters Upgrade and retrofit
span over the whole lifetime of the solar power We can advise on the latest hardware and
plant. To support this ABB has developed a software upgrades that can continue to maximize
solar inverter life cycle management model the performance of your solar inverters even if
aimed at providing proactive services to the grid codes change.
maximize availability and performance.
This model provides optimum support to end Life cycle model
users over the whole lifetime of the solar power The Life cycle model divides a product’s life cycle
plant securing the value of solar power plant into four phases: active, classic, limited and
assets to the owner. obsolete. Each phase has different implications
for the end user in terms of services provided.
Pre-purchase
ABB pre-sales support helps our customers to Benefits of life cycle management
select the right inverter and services for their Life cycle management maximizes the value
applications. This ensures higher yield and of the solar inverter and its maintenance
performance of the entire system and investments by:
compatibility with customer requirements. • Ensuring spare parts and ABB competence
availability throughout the lifetime
Order and delivery • Enabling efficient product support and
Orders can be placed through any ABB office, maintenance for improved reliability
and spare parts can also be ordered online • Adding functionality to the initial product by
through the web. Our sales and service network upgrading or retrofitting
offers timely deliveries worldwide. • Providing a smooth transition to new
technology at the end of the product lifetime
Installation and commissioning
ABB certified engineers can advise or undertake The ABB service offering:
the commissioning of the solar inverters and • ABB Service agreements
supervise the installation. • Tailor-made Service contract
• Technical availability
Operation and maintenance • Spares availability
ABB helps ensure a long lifetime for its solar • Training
inverters by providing on-site preventive • Technical support
maintenance. Preventive maintenance consists of • Extended warranties
annual inspections and component replacements • ABB global service network
according to specific maintenance schedules.
Reconditioning provides more in-depth
maintenance which is carried out at ABB’s
authorized service workshops. Reconditioning
of the solar inverter includes full inspection,
thorough cleaning, individual component analysis
and replacement, and complete testing.
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ABB solar inverters around the globe
Installed base over 26 GW
Percentage GW
EMEA 60% 15.6
Americas 16% 4.2
APAC 24% 6.2
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