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TWERD

PS100-WT
One-phase inverter
for small three-phase wind turbines
with permanent magnet synchronous generators

1 kW, 3 kW, 5.5 kW

User's manual
ver.5.1en pv1.1

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Contents
1. Device description......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Conditions of safe operation......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Warnings............................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Basic rules............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3. Protection against electric shock.......................................................................................................... 5
2.4. Operation list after receiving the device................................................................................................ 5
2.5. Environmental conditions...................................................................................................................... 5
2.6. Recycle................................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Specification................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.1. Technical data....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Mechanical dimensions and weight...................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1. PS100-WT/1kW, PS100-WT/3kW................................................................................................. 8
3.2.2. PS100-WT/5.5kW....................................................................................................................... 10
4. Prepare for installation................................................................................................................................ 12
4.1. Inverter installation location................................................................................................................ 12
4.2. Environmental condition...................................................................................................................... 12
4.3. Cooling................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.4. Installation position............................................................................................................................. 12
4.5. Power circuit terminals........................................................................................................................ 13
5. ON-GRID installation.................................................................................................................................. 14
5.1. Inverter with AC input.......................................................................................................................... 15
6. Built-in control panel................................................................................................................................... 16
7. The first run................................................................................................................................................. 17
7.1. Start/Stop command........................................................................................................................... 17
7.2. Dump load resistors............................................................................................................................ 18
7.3. The internal process of switching ON the inverter in on-grid mode.....................................................18
8. Setting the clock.......................................................................................................................................... 18
9. Digital inputs and outputs............................................................................................................................ 18
9.1. Generator load control........................................................................................................................ 20
9.2. Anemometer....................................................................................................................................... 21
10. Communication parameters setting.......................................................................................................... 21
10.1. Connecting inverter to the local network........................................................................................... 22
11. Graphs...................................................................................................................................................... 22
12. Groups of parameters............................................................................................................................... 22
GROUP 0 – inverter status parameters (read only)...................................................................................22
GROUP 1 (service group, password protected)......................................................................................... 23
GROUP 2 (service group, password protected)......................................................................................... 23
GROUP 10 (service group, password protected) – charger parameters (for inverters with built-in battery
charger)..................................................................................................................................................... 24
GROUP 11 (service group, password protected) - control of the dump load resistors...............................24
GROUP 12 (service group, password protected) – output parameters......................................................24
GROUP 13 (service group, password protected) – output parameters......................................................26
13. Faults........................................................................................................................................................ 27
14. Ordering information................................................................................................................................. 29
15. Warranty conditions.................................................................................................................................. 29
16. EU Declaration Of Conformity................................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 1. Device description

1. Device description
The family of single-phase, high efficiency and transformerless PT100-WT inverters is designed for work
with small wind turbines permanent magnet synchronous generators, with an electric power of up to 5.5 kW.
These inverters converts the energy obtained from the wind power plant to a single-phase power grid (so-
called "on-grid" systems). They operate fully autonomously. After being installed by an authorized person, the
user's role is limited to systematic monitoring of the device's condition (failure, flooding, etc.).
Some parts of this User's manual are common to other of our products for Renewable Energy Sources
(RESs): photovoltaic inverters, hybrid inverters, inverters with build-in battery chargers. The PS100-WT
inverter refers to fragments in which wind turbine (permanent magnet) generator, AC generator or in general
Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) are mentioned. The sections in which photovoltaic sources, off-line
inverters and battery chargers are referred to relate to another product.
Before starting work, the 16-point characteristics of the generator's input current as a function of its
frequency should be entered to the inverter. In addition, the load control of the synchronous generator can be
controlled by directly setting the load current using the MODBUS communication protocol (RTU, TCP / IP).
Limitation of liability
Despite all efforts and due diligence, the Zakład Energoelektroniki TWERD (TWERD Power Electronics)
does not guarantee that the published data is free of errors. In case of any doubts or the desire to obtain
additional information, please contact us. All trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.

2. Conditions of safe operation

Before start to work with the PS100 inverter read carefully this User’s manual. Not knowing or ignorance
of the information contained in it can cause physical injury, death or damage to the inverter.
In the further part of this User manual, the PS100-WT inverter, to which this instruction applies, will also
be referred to as the „PS100-WT or "device".

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK HOT SURFACE

2.1. Warnings
• Incorrect installation, using, and maintenance of the device can cause physical injury or death, or
damage to the device and connected equipment.
• Some housing components, including a heat sink, can get hotter than 80 ° C during normal operation
- there is a risk of burns.
• Installation, using, and maintenance of the device must be performed only by qualified personnel.
• Before switching on the voltage, make sure the device has been correctly installed and all housing
elements have been properly assembled.
• After connecting the device to the supply voltage its internal components (without the control
terminals – pic. 9.1 on page 19) are on the power supply potential. Touching these components can
cause an electric shock.
• The device contains DC-link circuit capacitors that can remain charged even when the device is not
powered. It can cause an electric shock. The time required for self-discharge of capacitors in an
undamaged device is usually less then 5 minutes. Before starting any installation works wait 5
minutes after disconnecting all power supplies sources and make sure that a voltage on a clamps is
not present.
Attention! The lack of the voltage at the connection terminals is not synonymous with the lack of
dangerous voltage in the internal DC-link circuit of the device.
• Don’t make any connections changes when the device is connected to the power supply.
• Due to the use of a transformer-free topology of the charger, and thus connecting the negative pole

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of the battery bank to the inverter's intermediate circuit, there are dangerous voltage and life-
threatening voltage on the terminals of the battery bank. It is forbidden to touch the terminals of the
battery bank, because it may cause an electric shock!

2.2. Basic rules

• The inverter should not be connected to cooperate with the synchronous generator without load
resistors, as this may lead to the turbine to run out, and consequently damages for which the
manufacturer is not responsible.
• Do not make any connections when the electrical voltage is supplied to the inverter: from the mains
side, photovoltaic panels, wind turbine generator, battery bank.
• Don’t measure the voltage endurance of any unit devices.
• To measure the cables insulation it is necessary to disconnect them from the device.
• Don’t touch integrated circuits and any other parts on the device’s electronic board, as they can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge.
• Ensure that no other passive components, such as resistors, capacitors, or coils, are connected to
the power cables.
• Any modifications or self-repairs of the device can cause physical injury or death, or damage to the
device and connected equipment. Any attempt at self-repair will void any warranty.

• After disassembling the front cover of the inverter, access to the buttons of the operator panel and
simultaneously to the elements that are, under the conditions of normal operation of the inverter,
under the electrical voltage dangerous for life and health (active parts) are obtained.
ATTENTION: Take particular care due to the possibility of electric shock. Removing the front cover of
the inverter (when the electrical voltage is supplied to the device both from the network side and the
generator) and changing the settings can only be made by a person with appropriate electrical
qualifications.
• Periodically, you should check:
◦ Connection of protective conductors,
◦ Wiring (the connections, insulation),
◦ Did not water get inside the system,
◦ Degree of heat sink dirtiness.

2.3. Protection against electric shock

Protective conductor must be connected to inverter’s PE terminal on terminal strip.
The device has built-in protection against earth fault currents, but it only protects the device and
does not protect the user against electric shock.

2.4. Operation list after receiving the device

• After unpacking the device, it is necessary to check up visually presence of damages which could
arise during the transport.
• Check up the correspondence between the delivered frequency converter and the order - check up
the ratings plate on the case.
• Check up the correspondence between conditions in which the converter will be used and conditions
of an environment for which it is designed
• Installation of the frequency converter should be made according to principles of safety and EMC
rules.

2.5. Environmental conditions

a. Degree of pollution
During design second degree of pollution has been assumed, at which there are normally only non-
conducting pollution. However there is a probability of temporary conductivity caused by a condensation,

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when the device is disconnected from the voltage source.

In case the environment in which the devicewill work, contains pollution which can influence its safety, it
is necessary to apply appropriate counteraction, using, for example, additional cases, air channels, filters etc.

b. Climatic conditions

Table 2.1. Installation, warehousing and transport conditions

Installation site During warehousing During transport
Temperature -10 ºC .. +40 ºC -25 ºC .. +55 ºC -25 ºC .. +70 ºC
In protective packing
Relative humidity 5 % .. 95 % 5 % .. 95 % Max 95 %
Short-term, insignificant condensation on the external side of the device case is
permitted only when the device is disconnected from the voltage source.
Air pressure 86 kPa .. 106 kPa 86 kPa .. 106 kPa 70 kPa .. 106 kPa

2.6. Recycle
Always return your used electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to
dedicated collection points. This way you help prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and
promote the recycling of
materials.

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3. Specification
3.1. Technical data
Table 3.1. PS100 inverters technical data
Type PS100
No. 1kW 3kW 5.5kW
Description Name Unit
1 Working voltage range Ugen V 3 x 60..280 V AC
from the AC generator side
2 Rated voltage from the AC generator Ugen-n V 3 x 230 V AC
side
3 Maximum input current Igen-max A 7A 13A PS100H/5.5kW: 13A
from the AC generator side PS100WT/5.5kW: 24A
4 Voltage range from the PV side Upv V 70..450 V DC
5 Maximum current of PV panels Ipv-max A 7A 13A PS100H/5.5kW: 13A
PS100PV/5.5kW: 2x13A
6 Type of PV connector - - MC4
7 Efficiency (at rated output power) ƞ % 97%
8 Nominal AC output power Pn kW 1 3 5.5
9 Output voltage Uout V 1 x 230V, 50Hz
(from the power grid side)
10 The rated output current Iout A 4,5 13 25
11 Current THD % <3
12 Nominal voltage of DC-link circuit Udc V 380V
13 Maximum voltage of DC-link circuit Udc-max V 600V
14 Transistors switching frequency fsw kHz 16
o
15 Maximum temperature of heatsink Trad-max C 85
16 Communication - - Ethernet, RS485
17 Digital inputs DI1..DI5 szt. 5
18 Relay outputs K1, K2, K3 szt. 3
NO 2A 230V AC
19 Protections - before run-up
- before too high device temperature,
- the monitoring system of the power grid parameters
20 MPPT: • synchronous generator input (AC): chracteristic Igen=f(fgen)
defined by user.
• PV input (DC): tracking system
21 Power consumption in standby mode - W 2
22 Humidity - % 85% dla 40oC
o
23 Ambient temperature range - C -10ºC..+40ºC
24 IP protection - - IP51
25 Weight - kg Look at the chapter 3.2 Mechanical
dimensions and weight on page 8.
Devices with battery charger module
26 Nominal voltage of battery Ubat-n V 48/96 Vdc
27 Nominal charging/discharging current Ibat-max A 50 Adc

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3.2. Mechanical dimensions and weight

3.2.1. PS100-WT/1kW, PS100-WT/3kW

Pic.3.1. Mechanical dimensions of the inverter

Weight of the inverter with mounting frame: 14 kg.

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Rys.3.2. Mechanical dimensions of the mounting frame

ps100-20-1

IN +
PV
IN -
PV switchPV
ROZŁĄCZNIK

Pic.3.3. Inverter view from the connectors side

Note: there are no PV connectors and a PV switch in the PS100-WT inverters,
and there are rubber glands installed in their place.

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3.2.2. PS100-WT/5.5kW

Pic.3.4. Mechanical dimensions of the inverter

Weight of the inverter with mounting frame: 16 kg.

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Pic.3.5. Mechanical dimensions of the mounting frame

ps100-21-1

IN1 + IN2 +

PV1 PV2
IN1 - IN2 -

PV switch PV
ROZŁĄCZNIK

Pic.3.6. Inverter view from the connectors side

Note: there are no PV connectors and a PV switch in the PS100-WT and PS100-H
inverters, and there are rubber glands installed in their place.

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Chapter 4. Prepare for installation

4. Prepare for installation

4.1. Inverter installation location
• The inverter is suitable for installation indoors and outdoors.
• The inverter has an IP51 protection rating and this should be taken into account when selecting the
mounting location.
• In order to minimise the heating up of the inverter, do not expose it to direct insolation. Install the
inverter in a protected location.
• The inverter must not be installed or used at altitudes above 2500 m n.p.m.
• All inverters are design to be dust-tight. However, in areas with a heavy build-up of dust, the thermal
efficiency may still be impaired by dust forming on the cooling surfaces. Regular cleaning is
necessary in such situations. It is therefore not recommended to mount the device in rooms or areas
in which a strong formation of dust is expected.
• Do not install the inverter in::
◦ flammable or explosive atmosphere because it could cause fire or explosion,
◦ areas where ammonia, corrosive vapours, acids or salts are present (e.g. fertiliser stores,
ventilation openings from cattle sheds, chemical plants, tanneries, etc.),
◦ places where there is an increased risk of damage from farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep,
pigs, etc.),
◦ stables or adjoining areas,
◦ storage areas for hay, straw, chaff, animal feed, fertilisers, etc.,
◦ greenhouses,
◦ storage or processing areas for fruit, vegetables or winegrowing products,
◦ places used to prepare grain, green fodder or animal feeds.
• As the inverter generates low levels of noise under certain operating conditions, it should not be
installed close to living areas.

4.2. Environmental condition

The PS100 inverter should work in dry rooms with little dust. Ambient temperature should not exceed
o
40 C and relative humidity 85% according to tab. 2.1 on page 6.
4.3. Cooling
In order to ensure the required air circulation, the inverter should be mounted so as to keep a free space
of at least 20 cm from the top and bottom and 10 cm from both sides. When installing in a closed enclosure,
use ventilation openings. It is advisable to use an additional fan. Prevent dust from settling on the heat sink
surface. The radiator should be cleaned from time to time.

4.4. Installation position

The inverter is designed to be installed vertically on a vertical wall (±15 degree) with connectors facing
downwards. The inverter is not designed to be installed in aby others positions, especially:
◦ in horizontal position,
◦ on sloping surface,
◦ when connectors facing downwards,
◦ on the ceiling,
◦ overhangs with its connection sockets facing upwards.
First, fix the mounting plate with 4 screws. Then hang the inverter on this board and secure it with two
screws and an optional padlock.

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ps100-13-1

Pic.4.1. Wall mounting

4.5. Power circuit terminals

Figure 5.1 shows an electrical diagram of power cables connections. The power electric circuit is
connected to the terminal strip, which is located on the bottom plate of the device. On it there are also fuses
of a value depending on the inverter power - table 4.1.
Blow of fuse can be caused by incorrect operation of the inverter or connected to it electric circuits.
Replacing the fuse without analysing the cause of the failure may result in more severe damage to the
inverter that is not covered by the warranty. For this reason, the replacement of fuse can only be done by the
manufacturer's service.
Access to the power circuit terminals is obtained by removing the front cover of the inverter.

Table 4.1. Internal DC and power supply lines fuses values

Internal DC protection fuse Fuse protection from
PS100
(RESs side) electrical grid side
1 kW 12A DC B16
3 kW 16A DC B20
5.5 kW 2 x 16A DC B32

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Chapter 5. ON-GRID installation

5. ON-GRID installation
Applies to:
• PS100-WT,
• PS100-PVT,
• PS100-H.
ATTENTION: Do not make any connections when the electrical voltage is supplied to the inverter: from
the power line side, photovoltaic panels, wind turbine generator, battery pack.
There are two kind of inputs:
• AC input: permanent magnet synchronous generator input - PS100-WT and PS100-H inverters;
• DC input: photovoltaic panels input - PS100-PV and PS100-H inverters.
Installation operations must be carried out in accordance with chapter 5.1. After their execution, the
inverter will be ready for autonomous operation without user intervention.
The user can obtain information about the current state of the device using the communication bus (RS-
485, Ethernet) or directly from the control panel. Detailed description of communication configuration with the
inverter can be found in chapter 10.

ATTENTION:
When installing the inverter, it should be remembered that the electric circuit on the generator side must
be galvanically separated from the power line supply. Additional measurement circuits between the generator
and the inverter must also comply with this principle. Otherwise, the inverter it can work incorrectly or even
damage that will not be covered by the warranty.

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5.1. Inverter with AC input

R Wind turbine with

PS100-WT TWERD
synchronous
generator

Emergency
STOP
REZYSTORY GENERATOR PE L N

PS100-02-3-EN

Generator’s dump Electrical grid

load resistors Fuse protection L,N: 230V 50Hz

Pic. 5.1. Power circuits wiring diagram for PS100-WT inverter

The order of installation operations:

1. Switch On the Emergency STOP.
2. Unscrew the inverter cover by 4 screws.
3. Connect the generator wires to GENER. terminal strip.
4. Connect the generator load resistors to RESIST. terminal strip.
5. Be sure that there is no dangerous voltage on wires(!) and then connect to L,N,PE terminal strip the
electrical line.
6. Switch On the power from public electric side.
7. Set the inverter parameters: load characteristic in group 1, breaking parameters in group 11, the
point of start and stop of generator in parameters: 12.1, 13.5 i 13.6. Detailed description is placed in
chapter 7.
8. Refasten the inverter cover by four screws.
9. Switch OFF the Emergency STOP.
10. Wait a while to ensure that inverter did not signal the fault.

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Chapter 6. Built-in control panel

6. Built-in control panel

Warning! Be especially careful due to the possibility of electric shock!
Access to the control panel is obtained after removing the front cover of the inverter. After disassembling
the front cover of the inverter, at the same time, access to elements that are, under the conditions of normal
inverter operation, under the electrical voltage dangerous to life and health (active parts) is obtained.
Removing the front cover of the inverter (when the electric voltage is supplied to the device both from
the network side and the generator) and changing the settings can only be made by a person with
appropriate electrical qualifications.
It is not necessary to disassemble the front cover for daily use of the inverter. The built-in impact sensor
detects a slight knock on the inverter cover and allows an overview of the basic operating parameters
contained in the "basic view".

ps100-16.1

Pic. 6.1. Control panel

Table 6.1. Status diodes

Diode colour Type of light Description
Diodes are switch off, Generated power is to low, inverter is
-
the control panel shows basic informations in standby mode
Flashing light Inverter is ready to work
Green
Continuous light Inverter is working
Red Continuous light Fault

To enter the „main menu”, press the <OK> key. To navigate in the „main menu”, use the <up>
<down> and <right> <left> keys. The highlighted option is selected by pressing the <OK> key, the return to
the „main menu” is done by pressing the <ESC> key.
If there is a need to change parameter settings from password protected groups (groups: 2, 10, 12
and 13), please contact the manufacturer of the inverter.

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7. The first run

The inverter loads the wind power generator based on a 16-point characteristic:
I = f(w)
where: w – generator frequency,
I – current limit [%] in relation to nominal current set in par. 1 group 1.
Points (w,I) are set by user using the “control panel” – group 1, see chapter 12.
A superior current limit is imposed on the characteristic curve (par. 12.17 „DC curr limit 2”), the
maximum value of which results from the technical capabilities of the device. However, you can set the lower
values by trimming the characteristics as in the figure below.

Current [A]

(par. 12.17)

ps100-17-1-EN Generator frequency [Hz]

Pic. 7.1. 16-point characteristic I = f(w) with superior current limit

7.1. Start/Stop command

The START / STOP command is executed automatically when the DC input voltage will exceed voltage
thresholds responsible for it:
a) Par. 13.5 (group 13, parameter 5) "Uin Auto Start" – rectified voltage from the input side
(renewable source of electricity: wind / water generator, PV panels) above which the inverter will
start work (if it was in the STOP state) and begin to transfer energy to the electrical grid.
b) Par. 13.6 (group 13, parameter 6) "Uin Auto Stop” – rectified voltage from the input side
(renewable energy source) below which the inverter ceases to transfer energy to the mains and goes
into sleep mode. If the input voltage remains below this level for the time specified in par. 13.13 this
inverter will go into a deep sleep state.
Sleep state: the mains voltage maintains the voltage in the batteries of the intermediate circuit
capacitors, the inverter is ready to start working in a few seconds.
Deep sleep state: the inverter's intermediary circuit is disconnected from the mains, it may take
about 1 ÷ 2 min to start working. In this mode, energy consumption is less than in sleep mode.

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7.2. Dump load resistors

Dump load resistors (not supplied) should be connected to proper terminals – see pic 5.1. The dump
load resistors relays have switching capacity in the category AC1: 16A.
Dump load resistors resistors will be switch on in four cases:
a) generator’s RMS voltage will exceed the value from the parameter 11.1 (U RMS gen. volt.),
b) generator’s frequency will exceed the value set in the parameter 11.2 (Gen. break. freq.),
c) the lack of an electrical grid,
d) during a failure.

7.3. The internal process of switching ON the inverter in on-grid mode

• After connecting to the electrical grid, the inverter with PV inputs monitors the panel voltage; the
inverter with generator input first disconnects the load dump resistors and starts to monitor the
generator voltage and frequency.
• The inverter checks whether the voltage and frequency of the network is correct.
• By collecting energy from a source connected to the input, it increases the voltage in the DC circuit
to the level suitable for switching on the power network.
• Performs synchronization with the electrical grid.
• If the voltage received from the renewable source is high enough (threshold defined by parameter
13.5), the MPPT algorithm starts and the solar panels load according to the MPPT algorithm or
generator according to the curve introduced in group 1. The obtained electricity is sent to the
electrical grid.

8. Setting the clock

The inverter has an internal RTC clock, which is used to synchronize the recorded data about device
operation. To set the clock, select the CLOCK option in the MAIN MENU and press <OK>, it will open the
screen to change the time settings. The inverter has the option of setting the date in YYYY-MM-DD format
and hours in GG-MM format. To navigate through individual items, use the <right> and <left> keys to change
the value <up>, <down>. The exit and saving of changes is done by the <OK> key, while the cancellation of
changes and exit by pressing the <ESC> key.
Note: the inverter does not support automatic changeover to summer / winter time.

9. Digital inputs and outputs

The inverter has 5 digital inputs 5Vdc, RIN > 300Ω and 3 digital relay outputs with 2A switching power
230Vac. On the digital inputs terminal block there is also 5Vdc voltage terminal available to operate digital
inputs and any external devices with a maximum current consumption of 50mA.
Fig. 9.1 shows the view of the terminal blocks on the PS100-WT inverter. To view the status of digital
inputs and outputs enter the I/O PREVIEW in the MAIN MENU of the inverter.

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Jumpers Z1...Z4 should be

Z3 Z4 Z1 Z2
closed if the inverter is the last
one on communication bus.

ETHERNET
K3 K2 K1

AGND
5VDC

5VDC
GND

IN_A
GND

GND
DI_5
DI_4
DI_3
DI_2
DI_1

A(+)

OuA
A(+)
B(-)

B(-)
1234567 123 456 123456 1234
Digital inputs Digital outputs

Ethernet network
- only for service

- only for service

D1...D5 K1...K3
(max. 2A

Analog In/Out
Modbus RTU

Modbus RTU
– for general
Output 5Vdc 230Vac)
purposes

purposes
(max. 50mA)
uses
ps100-14-2-en

Rys.9.1. 9. Digital inputs and outputs terminals -PS100-WT

By default the inverter uses three digital outputs K1, K2, K3 to adjust the frequency of the generator if
the wind turbine is equipped with a tail - chapter 9.1. Generator load control on page 20 and digital input
DI_2 for operating an optional anemometer (anemometer) - see chapter 9.2 Anemometer on page 21.

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Chapter 9. Digital inputs and outputs

9.1. Generator load control

The PS100 inverter, in addition to the turbine run-out protection, is adapted to regulate the frequency of
the generator (and thus the power generated) by switching ON the dump load resistors.
Figure 9.2 shows the principle of controlling the dump load resistors.

fgen
11.2

Dump
load
resistors

t
TH
Switch ON Switch OFF
ps100-19-3-en electrical grid electrical grid

Rys. 9.2. The principle of controlling the dump load resistors

The inverter continuously measures the frequency and voltage of the generator, and compares them to
the saved settings in the inverter's memory (group 11).
To prevent the generator from detaching, use dump load resistors. Parameter 11.2 determines the
frequency threshold of the generator above which the resistors are switched ON for the braking time T H,
in which the frequency of the generator drops below the threshold value reduced o hysteresis specified in
parameter 11.4, however not shorter than the time set in parameter 11.3.
Additionally the inverter can react to exceeding the voltage thresholds. Parameter 11.1 is used to
determine the voltage level that triggers the activation of load resistors.
In the event of any failure, the system switch ON the dump load resistors.
Table 9.1. Control of the dump load resistors - group 11 (service group, password protected)
No. Name Description
1 "U RMS gen. volt. [V] RMS generator voltage that a dump load resistors are switched ON
(8A / 250 Vac NC contacts)
2 Gen. break. freq. [Hz] Frequency of the generator that a dump load resistors are switched ON
3 Min. gen. break [s] Minimum switching ON time of a dump load resistors
4 Break hist. off [%] Hysteresis specified in % in relation to the values given in par. 1 and 2

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9.2. Anemometer
The inverter works with anemometer with open collector type (OC) output or reed relay output. The
maximum frequency must be less than 1 kHz. It is possible to get a supply voltage to anemometer from the
5Vdc output, provided that the maximum load current of 50mA is not exceeded. Fig. 9.3 shows the
connection diagram of the anemometer on the example of the Fardat NP-3
In order to correctly measure the wind speed, it is necessary to enter wind speed [m/s] corresponding to
10 pulses / second in parameter 11.5. This value is given by the manufacturer of the anemometer (ex. 1.5).
The current wind speed is showed in par. 0.26.

2kΩ resistor PS100-WT

inside inverter

5VDC
GND

DI_4
DI_3
DI_5

DI_2
DI_1
1234567
VCC

OUT

GND
ps100-18-1-en
Anemometer NP-3

Pic. 9.3. Wiring diagram of the anemometer to the PS100-WT inverter

10. Communication parameters setting

The PS100 inverter is equipped with the RS-485 communication interface and the Ethernet port. This
allows the inverter to be controlled by a computer or an external controller. Basic features and the
possibilities are:
RS-485:
• communication speed: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bit/s,
• 8 data bits, lack of parity control; 1 or 1,5 or 2 stop bits,
• transfer protocol: MODBUS mode RTU,
• checking of transfer validity by CRC,
• ModBus address (default 1),
• support of MODBUS commands: command 3 - “read the register” - allows to read individual
registers from the converter or block of up to 127 registers. Command 6 - “register write” -
allow to write to individual register in the converter.
Ethernet:
• transmission protocol: MODBUS TCP, MODBUS UDP,
• default port of communication: 502,
• internal web page with basic information
• ModBus address (default 1),
• support of MODBUS commands: command 3 - “read the register” - allows to read individual
registers from the converter or block of up to 127 registers. Command 6 - “register write” -
allow to write to individual register in the converter.
All operations are based on the MODBUS RTU / TCP protocol commands 3 and 6 and they are
described in publications on MODBUS protocol.
Addressing is done by querying the 4xxyy parameter, where xx - group number, yy - parameter number.
For example, if you want to read parameter 0.3 - the frequency of the network, you should inquire about the
address 40003.

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10.1. Connecting inverter to the local network

In order to connect the PS100 system to the Ethernet network:
• remove the inverter cover,
• route the LAN cable through the cable gland and connect it to the "Ethernet" connector,
• enter in to "MAC & IP" menu from the control panel,
• set the IP address of the inverter (eg. 192.168.1.253)
• optionally set the MAC address,
• set the PWR LAN to the ON and write a new settings.
• set the PORT (the same is set to connect UDP and TCP) to 502 (the default MODBUS TCP
port).
The current parameters of the inverter are displayed via a web browser at the address set in the "MAC
& IP" menu (in this example it is http://192.168.1.253).
In order to connect to the inverter from outside (outside the local network), the connection should be
redirected to the appropriate IP address and the port set.

11. Graphs
The inverter monitors the input and output power and saves every 15 minutes in internal memory their
average values. To view the electric power graphs, select the PLOT MENU option in the MAIN MENU, which
will open the window for choosing the date from which the graphs should be displayed. After choosing the
appropriate date, the selection is confirmed by pressing <OK>. During displaying the graph, you can use the
<up> and <down> keys to select consecutively: total power on present day, power on the first input, power
on the second input. To change the date, go back to the date menu with the <ESC> key.
The inverter additionally displays the total electric power graph from the current day on the default
screen. Subsequent charts with current data about the inverter work automatically change every few
seconds or can be changed after slight knock the device casing.

12. Groups of parameters

GROUP 0 – inverter status parameters (read only)
No. Name Description
1 Energy produc. [kWh] Total amount of produced energy
2 Runtime [rr:dd:gg:mm] Total working time
3 Grid frequency [Hz] Electrical grid frequency
4 Grid voltage [V] Electrical grid frequency
5 Grid current A [A] 1-phase inverters: electrical grid current;
3-phase inverters: electrical grid current in phase A
6 Grid current B [A] Electrical grid current in phase B – 3-phase inverters
7 Grid current C [A] Electrical grid current in phase C – 3-phase inverters
8 Power output [W] Output power
)
9 Power IN1* [W] Input 1 power
10 Power IN2 [W] Input 2 power
11 UDC voltage [V] DC link circuit voltage
)
12 IN1 voltage* [V] Input 1 DC voltage
13 IN1 current*) [A] Input 1 DC current
14 IN2 voltage [V] Input 2 DC voltage (in inverters with synchronous generator input the
AC input voltage first is rectified and the measurement is done after it)
15 IN2 current [A] Input 2 DC current (in inverters with synchronous generator input the
AC input current first is rectified and the measurement is done after it)

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16 Turbine freq. [Hz] Turbine generator frequency

17 UDC cap 1 [V] DC link 1 circuit voltage
18 UDC cap 2 [V] DC link 2 circuit voltage
19 Temperature RAD [oC] Heatsink temperature
o
20 Temperature MOD [ C] Power transistors temperature
21 Fault code Fault number
22 Last fault code Last fault code
23 Software 1 Software version (communication)
24 Software 2 Service parameter
25 Run Inverter status:
0 : Stop
1 : Run
26 Wind speed [m/s] Wind speed calculated from the signal from the external pulse wind
meter
41 Bat volt [V] External battery pack voltage
42 Bat curr [A] Battery current. A negative value means charging the battery, a positive
value means discharging the battery
43 Bat temp [0C] Temperature measured by external PS100 sensor
44 Char temp [0C] Battery charger power transistors temperature
45 Charger fault Battery charger fault code

*) applies to an inverter with two inputs (otherwise the displayed value is always zero).

GROUP 1 (service group, password protected)

No. Name Description
1 Nom. current turb [A] Generator DC current
2 Freq. 1 [Hz] Point 1 of load characteristics frequency
3 Prad I1 [%] Point 1 of load characteristics current given as percentage of nominal
current
... ... ...
32 Freq. 16 [Hz] Point 16 of load characteristics frequency
33 Prad I16 [%] Point 16 of load characteristics current given as percentage of nominal
current

GROUP 2 (service group, password protected)

No. Name Description
1 Parameter set Upload default parameters settings
2 Clear chart Clear produced energy chart data
3 Clear op. time Clear operating time timer
4 Clear prod. energy Clear produced energy counter data
5 Inverter power Nominal power of inverter
6 SPI lookup Service parameter

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GROUP 10 (service group, password protected) – charger parameters (for inverters with built-in battery
charger)
No. Name Description
1 UdcOnBreak [V] Service parameter
2 UdcOnCharge [V] Service parameter
3 UdcOffCharge [V] Service parameter
4 CurrentLimitCharge [A] Charge current limit
5 CurrentLimitDischarge [A] Discharge current limit
6 UmaxBattery [V] Maximum voltage limit of battery pack
7 UminBattery [V] Minimum voltage limit of battery pack
8 TmaxBattery [0C] Maximum temperature limit of battery pack
9 BlockRun Lock inverter operation
10 UnBattery [V] Nominal voltage of a battery pack
11 UIIBattery [V] The voltage value below which a battery pack will be charged from
an electrical grid

GROUP 11 (service group, password protected) - control of the dump load resistors
No. Name Description
1 "U RMS gen. volt. [V] RMS generator voltage that a dump load resistors are switched ON
(8A / 250 Vac NC contacts)
2 Gen. break. freq. [Hz] Frequency of the generator that a dump load resistors are switched
ON
3 Min. gen. break [s] Minimum switching ON time of a dump load resistors
4 Break hist. off [%] Hysteresis specified in % in relation to the values given in par. 1 and 2
5 Meter/10imp [m/s] Wind speed corresponding to 10 pulses from an anemometer
6 Tail freq max [Hz] The frequency of the generator above which the K2 relay is activated
7 Tail freq min [Hz] The frequency of the generator below which the K1 relay is activated
8 Tail freq opt [Hz] The frequency of the generator beyond which the relay K1 or K2 is
deactivated
9 Tail Urms max [V] The voltage above which the K2 relay is activated and the relay K1 is
deactivated (if necessary)
10 Tail t1 [s] The minimum turn-on time for the K2 relay
11 Thyristor fault Service parameter

GROUP 12 (service group, password protected) – output parameters

No. Name Description
1 Uin Auto Stop Boost [V] Minimal DC voltage allowing the generator to be loaded
2 Uref boost [V] Service parameter
3 kp U boost Service parameter
4 Ti U boost [ms] Service parameter
5 kp I boost Service parameter
6 Ti I boost Service parameter
7 Channel 1 fill [%] Service parameter
8 Channel 2 fill [%] Service parameter
9 MPPT refresh time [s] Service parameter
10 Power hysteresis [W] Service parameter

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No. Name Description

11 kt constant step Service parameter
12 Alfa min Service parameter
13 Alfa max Service parameter
14 Max fill 1 [%] Service parameter
15 Max fill 2 [%] Service parameter
16 DC curr limit 1 [A] Service parameter
17 DC curr limit 2 [A] The maximum DC current of the generator load
18 MPPT type Choosing the way of loading a generator:
1: load depending on the rotation speed, based on the characteristic
from group 1
2: load depending on the filtered rotation speed, based on the
characteristics of group 1
3: constant load based on the value set in par. 12.17
19 On/Off Boost Service parameter
20 stalaFiltrUser [ms] Service parameter
21 stalaFiltrZadPradu [ms] Service parameter
22 czasRampIref [s] Service parameter
23 autoLimPraduSieci Service parameter
24 kpRegPraduUser Service parameter
25 TiRegPraduUser [ms] Service parameter
26 Measur. V_wind Service parameter

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GROUP 13 (service group, password protected) – output parameters

No. Name Description
1 Run mode 0 : Off-grid
1 : On-grid
2 : auto on-off-grid
2 Contact. out ON Service parameter
3 Contact charge ON Service parameter
4 Output voltage [V] Output voltage when the parameter 13.1 is set to <0:„Off-grid”> or
<2:„auto on-off-grid”>
5 Uin Auto Start [V] The DC input voltage of the generator (rectified AC voltage) over
which one can start to load the generator and execute the START
command
6 Uin Auto Stop [V] The DC input voltage of the generator (rectified AC) below which the
inverter will stop
7 Uin disc. grid [V] DC input voltage of the generator (rectified AC voltage), below which
the countdown time will start (time is set in par. 13.13). This features is
used to reduce energy consumption only in "On-grid" mode - par. 13.1
8 High curr. value [A] Service parameter
9 Grid curr. limit [A] Service parameter
10 kp out curr. Service parameter
11 ki out curr. Service parameter
12 Modulation type Service parameter
13 Grid off time [min] Time after which the inverter will be disconnected from the power
supply to reduce power consumption, in a situation where
the DC input voltage will fall below the level set in par. 13.7
14 Fault reset Manual fault reset, use the sequence:
0 → (wait 3 seconds) → 1 → (wait 3 seconds) → 0
15 On/Off AutoStart Auto-start setting:
0 : manual – see par. 13.17
1 : auto – according to parameters 12.1, 13.5 and 13.6
16 On/Off Restart Switch ON (1) / Switch OFF (0):
automatic resetting of the fault code
17 Start/Stop Manual START/STOP command
18 Udc Ref AcR [V] Service parameter
19 Anti island Service parameter

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13. Faults
The occurrence of the fault is indicated by the red diode lighting up (fig. 6.1). The current fault number
can be read in parameter 0.21. Previous failure number is stored in par. 0.22. Table 13.1 lists the numbers of
failures with their descriptions.
After a cause that could damage the inverter, the system goes into fault state. Depending on the setting
of the par. 13.16:
a) par. 13.16 „On/Off Restart” = 0 (turn off): the red LED will lighting up and the inverter will remain in
a fault state until it is erased by the user,
b) par. 13.16 „On/Off Restart” = 1 (turn on): the inverter will try to resume itself.
Explanation: the inverter after 10 seconds will automatically delete the error message and try to
resume operation. In the situation when the same failure repeats three times, the inverter will go into
fault state, remain in it until it is erased by the user and the red LED will be lighting up continuously
on the display.

Table 13.1. List of fault codes

Fault
Fault Description How to fix it
No.
0 No fault -
1 High temperature: the heat sink temperature Check efficiency of ventilation.
exceeded 85 ºC. Wait until the device has cooled down.
2 Temperature sensor failure Contact the service.

10 CRC error: invalid internal storage checksum. Load default parameters, contact the service.

20 Earthing: too high leakage current. Check the system connections.

30 High Udc voltage: too high voltage on the DC link 1. Check the configuration of electrical connection of
capacitors. photovoltaic panels (too many PV panels in series
connection)
31 Input 1 voltage too high
2. Check the connection of the dump load resistor
32 Input 2 voltage too high when using a synchronous generator.

36 Voltage ripples in the input voltage 1. Check the correct connection of the installation.
2. Check the value of phase-to-phase voltages in
the generator.
37 Low Udc: too low voltage on the DC link Check if the power of the energy source is sufficient
capacitors. or higher than the power of the loads connected to
the inverter.
38 High Udc - hardware failure: 1. Check the configuration of electrical connection of
too high voltage on the DC link capacitors. photovoltaic panels (too many PV panels in series
connection)
2. Check the connection of the dump load resistor
when using a synchronous generator.
50 Short circuit - hardware failure: hardware Check the connecting the power wires.
protection has recorded the occurrence of
transistor short-circuits.
60 High current - hardware failure: the amplitude of 1. Check the input current measurement and the
the current from the RESs or electrical grid has voltage measurement in the DC-link circuit.
reached a value in excess of the limit. 2. Check the reference voltage in the DC-link circuit.
61 High current on input 1: the amplitude of the input
current at input 1 has exceeded the limit.
62 High current on input 2: the amplitude of the input
current at input 2 has exceeded the limit.
65 Too high
output current: the amplitude of the current send to
the electric grid reaches a value exceeding the
limit.

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Fault
Fault Description How to fix it
No.
66 Overload: long-term value of the output current 1. Check that the power of the connected loads
exceed the nominal current. does not exceed the inverter power. 2. Check the
cosφ of the installed loads.
67 Output voltage dips: the value of the generated 1. Check that the power of the loads during their
voltage has dropped below the threshold. start-up is not greater than 150% of the inverter's
rated power.
70 Varistor failure: failure of the varistors has been Contact the service.
detected.
71 Low input 1 resistance: too low resistance was
detected between input 1 and PE.
1. Check the installation wires.
72 Low input 2 resistance: too low resistance was
2. Measure the resistance of the installation poles
detected between input 2 and PE.
relative to PE.
73 Low -DC resistance: too low resistance was
detected between i-DC and PE.
80 Timeout: exceeding the response time in the
internal communication bus of the inverter. 1. Check the connection of communication wires
inside the inverter.
81 Communication error: erroneous data in the 2. In case of frequent failures contact the service.
inverter's internal communication bus.
91 Low electric grid frequency – work state: the
electric grid frequency is too low or inverter
measurement module is damaged 1. Check the electrical grid frequency.
92 high electric grid frequency – work state: the 2. In case of frequent failures contact the service.
electric grid frequency is too high or inverter
measurement module is damaged
93 low electric grid voltage – work state: the electric
grid RMS voltage is too low or inverter
measurement module is damaged. 1. Check the electrical grid voltage.
94 high electric grid voltage – work state: the electric 2. In case of frequent failures contact the service.
grid RMS voltage is too high or inverter
measurement module is damaged.
95 Uref limit: electrical grid is no connected to the 1. Check the electrical grid wires, protection fuses,
inverter – anty-islanding protection and be be sure main switch power is ON.
96 Low electrical grid frequency – monitoring state: 1. Check the electrical grid frequency.
the frequency of the electrical grid measured 2. In case of frequent failures contact the service.
before the inverter starts working is too low or the
inverter measuring module is damaged.
97 High electrical grid frequency – monitoring state:
the frequency of the electrical grid measured
before the inverter starts working is too high or the
inverter measuring module is damaged.
98 Low electric grid voltage – monitoring state: the 1. Check the electrical grid voltage.
electric grid RMS voltage is too low or inverter 2. In case of frequent failures contact the service.
measurement module is damaged.
99 High electric grid voltage – monitoring state: the
electric grid RMS voltage is too high or inverter
measurement module is damaged.

Note: The inverter monitors the electrical grid for 60 seconds before starting work. After a failure with
incorrect electrical parameters in the grid (fault 91 ÷ 94) or failure of the grid current controller (fault 95), the
inverter also monitors the electrical grid for 60 seconds before restarting.

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14. Ordering information

PS100 - /
1 2 3

1. Input type:
PV – photovoltaic:
• 1 kW inverters has one MPPT input
• 3 kW and 5.5 kW inverters have two MPPT inputs
WT – permanent magnet generator: one AC input
H – hybrid:
• one photovoltaic input, max. 3 kW,
• one permanent magnet generator input, max. 3 kW.
Note: the total power of the connected sources must not exceed the rated power
inverter
2. Built-in battery charger module:
„without sign” – not present
+BAT - present
3. Power of inverter:
1 kW
3 kW
5.5 kW

Ordering examples:
PS100-PV/5,5kW: photovoltaic inverter 5,5 kW.
PS100-PV+BAT/5.5kW: photovoltaic inverter 5.5 kW with built-in battery charger.
PS100-WT/5,5kW: wind/water turbine inverter 5,5 kW.
PS100-WT+BAT/5,5kW: wind/water turbine inverter 5,5 kW with built-in battery charger.
PS100-H/5,5kW: hybrid inverter 5,5 kW with one 3 kW photovoltaic input and one 3kW generator input;
total input power must not exceed 5,5 kW.
PS100-H+BAT/5,5kW: hybrid inverter 5,5 kW (as above) with battery charger.

15. Warranty conditions

The system is covered by the warranty in accordance with the information contained in the Warranty Card.

dtr_PS100-WT_v5.1 en-pv1.1, 27/09/18

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16. EU Declaration Of Conformity

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