PV Box ST Technical Specification

PV Box ST Technical Specification
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Version /date Updated pages Modification

00 20/09/13 New Version
01 08/11/13 Mission Profiles and dimensions updates

Renaming of support kit for weather sensor option
Weather sensor and cables not included in Support
kit option
Bender relay appellation deleted in Configuration
Additional device Germany grounding option
Renaming: Monitoring cabinet integration
Deletion of fuse holder choice

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Summary

1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 4
1.1. Purpose ............................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Advantages of Schneider Electric PV Box ST solution ..................................................................... 4
2. PV Box ST in a nutshell ................................................................................ 6
2.1. Mechanical structure ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.2. Electrical structure ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.3. Environmental mission profile ........................................................................................................... 6
2.4. Reference standards ........................................................................................................................ 7
3. PV Box ST design ......................................................................................... 8
3.1. Data Sheet ....................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2. Operating mission profiles ................................................................................................................ 9
3.3. External connections to PV Box: .....................................................................................................10
3.4. Enclosure design .............................................................................................................................11
4. Main electrical equipment features ........................................................... 12
4.1. Inverter ............................................................................................................................................12
4.2. MV switchgear .................................................................................................................................14
4.3. MV / LV transformer ........................................................................................................................15
4.4. DC Box ............................................................................................................................................16
4.5. LV Box ............................................................................................................................................18
4.6. Auxiliary transformer .......................................................................................................................19
4.7. Monitoring cabinet integration (Optional) .........................................................................................19
5. Your PV Box ST configuration ................................................................... 21
6. Project specific comments and exclusions .............................................. 23
7. Single Line Diagram ................................................................................... 24

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1. Introduction
1.1. Purpose
This document provides all main information in order to describe the standard PV Box ST features with all electrical
equipments inside for the photovoltaic power plants.

This PV Box ST has been optimized to meet all IEC standards constraints, the climatic conditions, the photovoltaic
power & grid voltage requirements, the sea transportation constraints and the monitoring remote options. It is then
compatible with most of the PV plant projects around the world.

The solution described below can be adapted to several environmental and electrical conditions and consequently,
shall be configured according to project location.

1.2. Advantages of Schneider Electric PV Box ST solution
1.2.1. Flexible
Various packages of external equipment (filtering packs, ventilation system, heating system) to meet a wide
range of environmental conditions
Various packages of internal equipment to meet any customer preoccupation: Lowest possible CAPEX or
lower OPEX, maximal energy production and long equipment lifespan
Adaptable to most of the MV grid voltages and codes
Full grid-interactive functions available with configurable inverters
Numerous building codes and requirements already integrated in the design
1.2.2. Easy to install
Compact and lightweight (to minimize civil work costs and unloading costs)
Easy to transport by standard boat shipping or using standard-sized trucks
Delivered pre-assembled, configured, and tested to reduce on-site labor and project duration
1.2.3. Easy to service
Maintenance of every equipments shall be done inside regardless of weather conditions
May host Schneider Electric Conext Control monitoring & control solution
Conext Control allows remote fault detection, early failure notifications to alerting of maintenance team and
remote actions to minimize downtime
All equipment replaceable through the doors
Separate MV and LV rooms for safe maintenance
Local Schneider Electric service available in 100+ countries

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1.2.4. Designed for reliability
Tested and qualified in harsh environmental conditions
Components designed for lifespan of 20+ years in tough conditions
1.2.5. Higher return on investment
Optimized CAPEX: Feature level matching exactly customer requirements, reduced transportation and
installation costs, no on-site wiring or cabling
Reduced OPEX: Qualified and reliable design minimizing the risk of failure and the cost of site interventions
Power management in order to reduce auxiliaries consumption
Maximum production: High efficiency components (inverters, transformers), minimization of downtime with
Conext Control, monitoring and management of auxiliary components.
Increased lifespan: Components are kept in optimum ambient conditions whatever external conditions

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2. PV Box ST in a nutshell
2.1. Mechanical structure
The PV Box ST is made of 1 main parts ensuring the associated functions:

1. Metallic High Cube Container
Support the whole system.
Allow cables connecting and path.
Include an oil retention tank
Support equipments.
Withstand wind and snow constraints.
Insulation made with mineral wool used to insulate the walls and the roof of the PV Box
i. Waterproof
ii. Thermal insulation

2.2. Electrical structure
There are 3 electrical compartments:

1. Low Voltage (LV) compartment IP54 rated, containing:
2 inverters
2 DC Box
1 LV Box
1 Monitoring box (optional)
1 auxiliary transformer.

2. Medium Voltage (MV) compartment, IP 54 rated, containing:
1 Ring Main Unit

3. Transformer compartment, IP 23d rated, containing:
1 Power Transformer

2.3. Environmental mission profile
Mission profiles are defined according to temperature, presence of dust, sand or salt (pollution level).

1. Low Pollution mission profile
Air inlets equipped with G4 folded filters.
LV room ventilated directly by the inverter fans
Transformer air cooling is obtained by natural circulation air flow
2 temperature ranges (Temperate/Tropical, Continental)

2. Moderate Pollution mission profile
2 filtering boxes connected and sealed to the PV Box external LV room door side
filtering boxes contain several filtering layers (Inertial filter screen, filter for sand filtration, G4
folded filters, F9 folded filters)
LV room ventilation obtained with extra fans ensuring up to 11 200m
3
/h airflow inside the PV
Box
Transformer air cooling is obtained by natural circulation air flow
2 temperature ranges (Temperate/Tropical/Desert, Continental)

3. High Pollution/High Temperature mission profile
1 air conditioning system
1 temperature range (Desert hard)

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2.4. Reference standards

PV Box is designed according to IEC 62271-202 (High-voltage/low-voltage prefabricated substation) applicable
requirements.

PV Box components refer to following standards:

Reference standards
Substation
IEC 62271-202 High-voltage/low-voltage prefabricated substation
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 60721 Classification of environmental conditions
Transformer
IEC 60076-1 to 10 Power transformers
EN50464-1 Three-phase oil-immersed distribution transformers 50 Hz, from
50 kVA to 2 500 kVA with highest voltage for equipment not exceeding 36 kV
MV Switchgear
IEC 60255-1 Measuring relays and protection equipment Part 1 : Common
requirements
IEC 60265-1 High-voltage switches Part 1: Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV
and less than 52 kV
IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: Common
specifications
IEC 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 100 : Alternating-
current circuit breakers
IEC 62271-102 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 102 : Alternating
current disconnectors and earthing switches
IEC 62271-105 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 105 : Alternating
current switch-fuse combinations
IEC 62271-200 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 200 : AC metal-
enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and
including 52 kV
Inverter
EN 50178 Electronic equipment for use power installations
EN 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2 Generic standards-
Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-4 Generic standards-
Emission standard for industrial environments
DC box
LV box
Monitoring cabinet
IEC 61439-1 & 2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies

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3. PV Box ST design
3.1. Data Sheet
The choice of the inverter is directly linked to the PV Panel model, temperatures and requested Power factor.
Consequently, the XC model will be chosen through a calculation during the project design phase.
Type of PV Box ST
PV Box
ST
540kVA
PV Box
ST
630kVA
PV Box
ST
680kVA
PV Box
ST
1080kVA
PV Box
ST
1260kVA
PV Box
ST
1360kVA
Input ratings (DC)
Suggested PV power 1621kWp 1725kWp 1782kWp 2621kWp 2725kWp 2782kWp
Nominal PV Box power
at PF =1
1540kW 1630kW 1680kW 2540kW 2630kW 2680kW
Max DC voltage, open circuit 1 000 V
Maximum DC current 11280 A 21280 A
Max short circuit DC Current
in STC conditions
1x1600 A 2x1600 A
Max short circuit DC current 12000 A 22000 A
Number of protected DC
inputs
1(6 or 10) 2(6 or 10)
Output ratings (AC)
Nominal AC power 540 kVA 630 kVA 680 kVA 1080 kVA 1260 kVA 1360 kVA
Nominal MV voltage Up to 36 kV
Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power factor range (cos) 0,80 leading to 0,80 lagging
Inverter
Type 1XC540 1XC630 1XC680 2XC540 2XC630 2XC680
Nominal output voltage 300 V 350 V 380 V 300 V 350 V 380 V
Auxiliary power connection
Voltage 400 Vac 3 phases + neutral (Neutral grounded)
Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Auxiliary power 10 kVA / (35kVA for High Pollution/Desert Hard)
Cooling
PV Box low pollution Ventilation ensured by inverter fans : 2x4000 m
3
/h
PV Box moderate pollution Ventilation ensured by inverter fans (2x4000m
3
/h) & 2 Filter Box (2x5600m
3
/h)
PV Box high pollution/desert
hard
Air Conditioning
Transformer cooling method ONAN Transformer and Forced air cooling for desert hard
Dimensions and weight
Nominal dimensions
(transportation) (L/W/H)
12,19m / 2,44m / 2,9m (40 / 8 / 9.5)
Overall dimensions
(Assembled on site) (L/W/H)
12,19m / 3,38m (or 3,28m*) / 2,9m
Weight <20 Tons
Degree of protection
Degree of protection IP54 (Inverter compartment)
IP23d (Transformer compartment)
IP54 (RMU compartment)
* Width is 3,28m in case of Filter Box (internal) usage for moderate pollution environment

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3.2. Operating mission profiles
According to the solar farm project location, one of the following mission profile shall be used:

Low Pollution Moderate Pollution High Pollution
Mission profile
Temperate
Tropical
Continental
Temperate
Desert
Tropical
Continental Desert hard
Maximum operating
temperature
(1)

+50C +50C +50C +50C +55C
Minimum operating
temperature
-20C -35C -20C -35C -5C
Environment example Rural Urban, Industrial, Desert Desert Hard
Dust (IEC 60721-2-5 (4.2.4))
Size<150m
Concentration<0,1mg/m
3
Concentration<2mg/m
3
Concentration>2mg/m
3

Sand No Yes Yes
Salinity
(2)
No Moderate Moderate
Salinity (ISO 12944-2(5.1.2)) C2 C3 C3
High Salinity option
(Water resistant filter, C5 Paint on
enclosure and transformer)
No Available Available
Maximum absolute
humidity (g/m
3
)
36
Maximum relative humidity
(%)
100%
Maximum elevation
(3)
2000m
Presence of snow flakes Yes
Maximum snow load
(kg/m)
250
Presence of ice, frost Yes
Resistance to hailstones Yes
Maximum wind speed
(m/s)
50
Biological: Flora & Fauna
(IEC 60721-3-4)
4B1

(1)
Power derating above 40C (external temperature).
(2)
Salinity level
No wind from sea Prevailing wind from sea

5km

1km

Low Pollution Moderate Pollution
Moderate Pollution
Moderate Pollution with High Salinity
Option
Option
Option
Sea

(3)
Power derating above 1000 m. Above 2000 m special requirements.
(4)
IEC 60721-3-4: 4B1: No harmful hazard from fauna & No harmful hazard from flora and/or mould growth

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3.3. External connections to PV Box:
The links to PV box are:

DC cables:
Qty: max 2x300mm
2
x 2 polarities x n arrays box x n inverters in 200 mm diameter cable ducts.
Those cables ducts can arrive from any directions to PV box.

MV cables:
Qty: 3x1x150mm
2
x 2 connections in 160mm diameter cable ducts.
Those cables ducts can arrive also from any directions to PV box.

LV auxiliary + Communication to Array Box:
Qty: 4x3G6mm
2
+ RS485 in 63mm diameter cable ducts.

Communication between PV Box:
Optical fiber and RS485 in 63mm diameter cable ducts.

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3.4. Enclosure design
The PV box enclosure is based on a 40 High Cube container as shown on the figures below:

Mineral wool is used to insulate the walls and the roof of the PVBOX.

Here below views of the PV Box arrangement for the configurations with two inverters.

Top view:

Example of 36 kV / 2 inverters PV Box

PV Box 3D view:

Example of 36 kV / 2 inverters PV Box

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4. Main electrical equipment features
4.1. Inverter

The power conversion system of the PVBOX is the XC series inverter. According to the PV Box type, XC540, XC630
or XC680 can be chosen.

Inverter Drawing:

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Electrical data (XC540, XC630 and XC680):

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4.2. MV switchgear

Two MV switchgear references:

RM6 NE-DI (Radial topology) up to 24 kV
Flusarc CB-C(Radial topology) up to 36kV

In any case, transformer is protected by a Circuit Breaker cubicle with SEPAM 10 protection relay. Switch cubicles are
used to connect upstream and downstream MV cables coming from other PV Boxes or Grid Main Substation.

Single Line Diagram:

Electrical features:

Description Unit Value
RM6 RM6 Flusarc
Rated voltage kV 12 24 36
Frequency Hz 50 50 50
Short-circuit current (1 sec.) kA 16 16 16
Rated withstand voltage at power frequency:
50Hz/1 min
kV rms 50 50 70
Rated impulse withstand voltage : 1.2/50s kV peak 125 125 170
Auxiliary motors (for motorized version) Vdc 48 48 48
Auxiliary supply voltage Vac 230 230 230
Number of mechanical opening operations 2000

RM6 24kV Flusarc 36kV

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4.3. MV / LV transformer
The transformer is used to increase inverter output voltage to MV level, and to realize a galvanic insulation between
LV and MV.

Description:

Three-phases three windings mineral oil distribution transformer complying IEC
Aluminum windings (or copper for some versions)
Limited inrush current (< 10 In)
Hermetically sealed or screwed, oil transformer
RAL 7033 final color
ONAN cooling type
New mineral oil in according to the IEC 60296 Specific to high temperatures
Outdoor installation
Compliance to IEC 60076-1 to 10
Electrostatic screen between primary and secondary windings

Electrical Characteristics:

Rated primary power (kVA) 540 630 680 1080 1260 1360
Rated primary ON LOAD voltage
(1)
(V) Up to 36 kV Up to 36 kV Up to 36 kV Up to 36 kV Up to 36 kV Up to 36 kV
Rated secondary voltage (V) 300V 350V 380V 300V-300V 350V-350V 380V-380V
Off load tap changer (%)
3,5% and
7%
3,5% and
7%
3,5% and
7%
3,5% and
7%
3,5% and
7%
3,5% and
7%
Rated secondary power (kVA) 540 630 680 540/540 630/630 680/680
Vector group Dy11 Dy11 Dy11 Dy11y11 Dy11y11 Dy11y11
Maximum no load losses (W) C
0
C
0
C
0
C
0
C
0
C
0

Maximum On load losses (W) B
k
B
k
B
k
B
k
B
k
B
k

Short circuit impedance (%) 6 6 6 6 6 6
Sound power level LWA dB(A) 59 60 61 63 64 64
Temperature rise of oil/windings (K) 60/65 60/65 60/65 60/65 60/65 60/65
(1): Contractual voltage at the connection point
Accessories:

DGPT2 or DMCR protection relay
3 x plug-in bushing (250A up to 24kV and 400A up to 36kV)
3 x LV bushings (1250A) by secondary
1 thermostat (for the desert/tropical version only)
Valves for oil filling, draining and sampling
2 x earthing terminal on the tank
4 x bidirectional rollers under the tank
2 x lifting lugs
IP2X protection on the LV bushings
Rating and diagram aluminum plate

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4.4. DC Box

The DC Box makes the connection and protection of cables from Arrays Boxes to inverters. The DC Box is available in
6 or 10 feeders and each of them can be optionally monitored.

The protection is made on the two polarities with gPV fuses, up to 1000Vdc, with a large choice of rated current (160 A
to 400A). Fuses are not included in the offer.

DC Box are supplied with fuse holders.

3D View & Picture:
Example of DC box 6 ways monitored

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DC Box Electrical data:

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4.5. LV Box

The LV Box includes all devices required to supply and to protect PV Box auxiliaries:
MV switchgear
PV Box auxiliaries
DC Box (if applicable)
Filter Box (if applicable)
PV Box Monitoring Cabinet (if applicable)

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4.6. Auxiliary transformer

Technical data
Primary
Inputs values Nominal voltage V ~ Three-phase 300V, 350V and 380V
frequency Hz 50-60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Secondary
Nominal output Voltage V ~ Three-phase 230V / 400V
Power VA 10 000 // 35 000 (High Pollution/Desert Hard)
Protections
Against short circuits
Against overload
Against over voltage
External

Load losses W 200
Voltage short circuit ~ 230 % 3.8
Isolation
Isolation level 1500 V Primary / secondary

4.7. Monitoring cabinet integration (Optional)
The monitoring cabinet is optimized to work Schneider Electric PV Plant SCADA: CONEXT CONTROL. The
monitoring cabinet includes all devices required by this SCADA system in order to control and monitor the PV box.

Cubicle overview:

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5. Your PV Box ST configuration

PV Box ST Configuration Equipment
Included in
the offer
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Power
540kVA 1 XC540 + 1 Tfo 540kVA
630kVA 1 XC630 + 1 Tfo 630kVA

680kVA 1 XC680 + 1 Tfo 680kVA

1080kVA 2 XC540 + 1 Tfo 1080kVA

1260kVA 2 XC630 + 1 Tfo 1250kVA

1360kVA 2 XC680 + 1 Tfo 1360kVA

Grounding system
Positive

Negative

Floating Ground Fault Relay

Option Germany

Grid Voltage
0kV - 12kV RM6 12kV 2 functions

12kV - 24kV RM6 24kV 2 functions

24kV - 36kV Flusarc 36kV 2 functions

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Mission Profile
Low Pollution
Temperate/Tropical

Low Pollution - Continental

Moderate Pollution
Temperate/Tropical/Desert
Filter Box

Moderate Pollution - Continental Filter Box

High Pollution - Desert hard Air Conditioning System

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DC input
Max 2x6 inputs DC Box 6*

Max 2x10 inputs DC Box 10*

DC Inputs monitored DC Box Monitored

* DC Box:
DC Box are supplied with fuse holders. Fuses are not part of the PV Box supply and shall be ordered
separately.

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**Accessories:
3 fluorescent tube 36W
3 bases for fluorescent tube 1x36W
1 outdoor lamp
2 electrical convectors
2 sockets
2 emergency stop push button
2 emergency lighting
1 PV Box identification label
PV Box ST Configuration Equipment
Included in
the offer
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Without Monitoring

With Conext Control
Integration
(Conext Control
shall be proposed
separately)
Optimum+
(measurement in Array Box)
Wiring and cabling of
Monitoring cabinet Optimum
+

Optimum
(measurement in DC Box)
Monitoring cabinet Optimum
Essential
Monitoring cabinet Essential
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LV Box

LV/LV Transformer

Accessories**

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Automatic Progressive Reconnection
MV Switchgear CB
motorization
& RMU Box

Safety Kit
1 powder fire-extinguisher
1 insulated rod (MV)
1 casing with insulated
gloves
2 anti-panic bars on doors
(LV& MV compartment)
1 insulating stool

Service Kit
(Only possible with Conext Control
Optimum+/Optimum)
Doors contacts
& Fire detector

Support Kit for weather sensor
(Only possible with Conext Control
Optimum+/Optimum)
Brace,
Manual to install it on site

High salinity environment
Water resistant filters F9
External paint on container
and transformer

Centralized Auxiliaries Power Supply No LV/LV transformer

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6. Project specific comments and exclusions

The PVBox is designed to be plug and play, which means once arrived on site, the only works to execute on a
PVBox are:
Crane it down on a flat, civil work prepared ground in accordance with geotechnical survey Out of scope
Connect DC power cables Out of scope
Connect LV cables for Array Boxes supply Out of scope
Connect Profibus communication cables Out of scope
Connect Optical Fiber communication cable Out of scope
Connect power MV cables from Solar Farm. Out of scope
Fill with gravels the top of transformers retention tank to obtain a fire trap Out of scope
PVBox installation must be achieved in accordance with installation manuals.

Commissioning Out of scope
(Punch list of visual inspections and off load tests is deemed clear prior to Commissioning)

The cable inlets in the PV Box shall be sealed to prevent the entrance of water and animals, and equipped with
waterproof devices Out of scope

The positioning of the cables connecting to the panels shall minimize their degree of curvature inside the ducts.

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