Technical data sheet 2011
Photovoltaic power
Array box
General
The Array Box allows several photovoltaic strings to be connected in parallel. The main characteristics are as follows: max. permissible voltage: 1000 Vdc IP65 cubicle or IP54 cabinet, class 2 protection of photovoltaic strings: DC fuses on each pole . DC output switch/disconnector: rotary handle : option: motor pack, undervoltage Mn or shunt release Mx safety opening control. overvoltage protection lightning protection: 40 kA Type 2 monitoring: photovoltaic string current measurement DC voltage measurement reading of lightning protection end-of-life status reading of switch/disconnector status f use blowing detection internal temperature measurement external temperature measurement options: one additional 4-20 mA input, for irradiance measurement double terminals for each PV input in option
Array box cabinet.
Array box cubicle
Profibus
Environmental data
Climatic resistance
In operation Exposure to cold Exposure to dry heat Exposure to damp heat In storage Exposure to cold Exposure to dry heat / Exposure to damp heat / Altitude Without derating from 0 to 2000m -40 C +70 C 95 % RH at 40 C -25 C +40 C 95 % RH at 40 C
Electrical data
Power supply input
Range Without motor pack: 230 Vac With motor pack: 230 Vac 200 to 40 to 220 to 500 V 63 Hz 240 V 500 VA opening closing < 600 ms < 80 ms Power consumption 15 VA Duration
50 to 60 Hz
Power supply input, remote undervoltage safety opening control
Range Delayed under-voltage trip unit MN Shunt release MX 220 to 220 to Range Continuous voltage Permanent current Temporary overload current Short-circuit current 0 - 1000 Vdc 0 - 20 Adc 0 - 50 Adc 24 Adc rated current (Isc_stc) Array Box 8 channels, cubicle or cabinet Array Box 16 channels, 160A cabinet Array Box 16 channels, 280A cabinet 0 - 128 Adc 0 - 160 Adc 0 - 280 Adc Max permissible current (1.25 Isc) 160 Adc 200 Adc 350 Adc 1s 240 V AC 240 V AC Power consumption < 5 VA < 10 VA Duration
Direct current inputs
Direct current output
Operating data
Array Box
Input protection (1) Input current measurement
Type 10 x 38 fuses Quantity 1 by channel Quantity 1 Quantity 1 Quantity 1 Quantity 1 Quantity 1 Range 0 - 20 A Range 0 - 1000 Vdc Type PT1000 or PT100 Measuring range -25 C to + 100 C Type 4-20 mA Speed 12000 bauds
Range 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25,30 A Accuracy 1 % Accuracy 1 % Accuracy 0,2 C Accuracy 1 C Prcision 0,3 %
all Array Box
DC voltage measurement
DC voltage sensor
External temperature measurement input
resistance input
Internal temperature measurement
Temperature sensor PT1000
Optional inputs
Irradiance
Communication
Profibus DP (1) The products are supplied without fuses.
Mechanical data
color Double insulation
Mechanical properties
Standard EN/IEC 61439-1 EN/IEC 60695-2-11 EN/IEC 62262 Level/Class Class II 960 C IK10 yes EN/IEC 60529 Height 540 750 1000 Type 1242 E Width 720 1000 1250 IP54 (cabinet) or IP65 (cubicle) Depth 230 320 320 Weight 27 kg 70 kg 75 kg Value RAL 7032
Self-extinguishing Resistance to mechanical impacts Resistance to UV radiation Degree of protection
External dimensions
Array Box 8 channels IP65 cubicle Array Box 16 channels, 120A or 160A, cabinet Array Box 16 channels, 280A, cabinet
Locks (for cabinet version only)
Standard fastener with plastic handle and semi cylindrical safety lock
Connections
Direct current inputs DC cable Cable entry : cable grommet Direct current output Array Box 8 channels, IP65 cubicle Array Box 8 and 16 channels, cabinet Cable entry cubicle model : cable gland Cable entry cabinet model: cable gland Earth terminal connection Bar Cable entry: cable grommet Cubicle power supply 3 conductor cable (L, N, PE) Cable entry: cable grommet Communication Shielded cable, 1 twisted pair Cable entry: cable grommet Type IP 67 Type Bolt terminal Bolt terminal IP67 IP67 Material Copper IP65 Type 3-pin spring-loaded terminal IP65 Type 3-pin spring-loaded terminal IP65 installation method fastened on 4 mounting points Cross section 6 mm2 / 10 mm2 M20 (outside diameter: 7 to10 mm) Cross section Max 1 x 300 mm2 Cu Max 2 x 300 mm2 Cu/al M40 (Outside diameter : 19 to 28 mm) M40 (Outside diameter : 21 to 32 mm) Cross section 0,75 - 35 mm2 Cross section 0,2 - 6 mm2 Cross section 0,13 - 2,5 mm2
Installation method (1)
array box variant
IP65 cubicle
Base fixed into ground The bottom face of the cabinet is open to fix it on the base base height : 900mm
Array box hanged : the bottom face of the cabinet is closed Fixing system on lateral and rear side of the cabinet IP55 in option
IP54 cabinet
Array box references are based on the following template : ABaaaCccEeeeFxMyySTB Output current
AB AB AB AB AB aaa 120 120 160 280 C C C C C
References
No PV inputs
cc 08 08 16 16 E E E E E
Envelopeconnections
ete B01 St2 St2 St3 F F F F F
Protection of PV strings
x x x x x M M M M M
Monitoring
yySTB yySTB yySTB yySTB yySTB
Cubicle Cabinet
8 inputs 8 inputs 16 inputs 16 inputs
, 120 A , 120 A ,160 A , 280 A
x=3 yy = 01
Fuses holders on both poles L+ and LStandard monitoring including: Measurements DC current on each PV input DC voltage temperatures: - internal (PT1000 sensor included) - 1input for external temperatures Indicators surge arrester end of life contact indicator switch disconnector state fuses default detection. Depends on options required Meteo: 1 supplementary 4-20 mA inputs switch-disconnector motor mechanism for remote control security opening command: MN: undervoltage release MX: shunt release
yy = mm yy + 2 yy + 8 yy + 16 yy + 32
Example: options motor mechanism and undervoltage release security opening command - yy = 01 + 08 + 16 = 25. t=0 t=1 Single terminal for each PV input double terminals for each PV input
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