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Advanced configuration software
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AURORA MANAGER LITE
http://www.power-one.com
000120CG - Aurora Manager LITE Software - Manual EN Rev C (M000006CG)

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

This manual must be considered an integral part

of the equipment, and must always be available for
persons interacting with said equipment.
The manual must always accompany the equipment,
even if transferred to another user.

It is obligatory that operators read this manual and strictly follow

the instructions reported therein,
since Power-One cannot be held responsible for damage to persons and/or property,
or to the equipment,
due to failure to comply with the conditions described herein.

The Client is obliged to safeguard trade secrets

whereby the following documentation and the annexes thereto
cannot be tampered with or altered, reproduced or passed on to third parties,
without the authorization of Power-One.

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1. Introduction and general information

The document and who it is for

Purpose and structure of the document
This user manual is a valid guide for the advanced configuration of Po-
wer-One inverters in order to optimise their function.

This document has originally been written in ITALIAN, therefore in the case of
inconsistencies or doubts, please ask the manufacturer for the original document.

Staff requirements
The customer must ensure that the operators have the necessary skills
and training to perform their job. Personnel in charge of using and main-
taining the equipment must be expert, knowledgeable and skilled for the
tasks described, and must reliably demonstrate the ability to correctly
interpret the contents of the manual.
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Field of use, general conditions
Power-One accepts no liability for damage of any kind that may arise
from improper operation.

It is forbidden to use the software for purposes not meeting the provisions in the field
of use. The Software MUST NOT be used by inexperienced staff, or even experienced
staff if carrying out operations on the equipment not in accordance with the content of
this manual and attached documents.

Intended or allowed use

Aurora Manager LITE is a technical software package used for the
following operations:
monitoring
advanced configuration and
firmware updates
on Power-One Aurora inverters.

Limits to the field of use

Aurora Manager LITE can be used on Windows XP, Vista and 7 operating systems
(Framework .NET version 2.0 or later)
Installation and execution of Aurora Manager LITE is only permitted if in possession
of administrator rights
Aurora Manager LITE CANNOT be used on 64-bit operating systems.
Aurora Manager LITE may be used with the following inverters:
UNO-2.0/2.5-I-OUTD
PVI-3.8/4.6/10.0/12.0-I-OUTD
TRIO-20.0-27.6-TL-OUTD
The manual is valid for version 4.0.0.25 or later of the Aurora Manager LITE software.
Access to INSTALLER role, allowing advanced configuration of inverters, is password
protected.

Improper or prohibited use

IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO:
• Use Aurora Manager LITE without having read and correctly interpreted the contents
of the user manual.
• Use the software to alter parameters inside the inverter that may make it NON CON-
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Contents
1 - Introduction and general information .......................................... 2
The document and who it is for......................................................................................2
Purpose and structure of the document .................................................................................2
Staff requirements....................................................................................................................2
Field of use, general conditions ....................................................................................3
Intended or allowed use...........................................................................................................3
Limits to the field of use...........................................................................................................3
Improper or prohibited use ......................................................................................................3
Contents............................................................................................................................4

2 - Characteristics .............................................................................6
General conditions .........................................................................................................6
Description of the Aurora Manager LITE software.......................................................7
The software interface.....................................................................................................8
1. Menu bar .............................................................................................................................8
2. System tree .........................................................................................................................8
3. Inverter workplace ...............................................................................................................9
4. RS485 bus refresh button ...................................................................................................9
5. Information bar ....................................................................................................................9
Aurora Manager LITE structure....................................................................................10
Menu tree...............................................................................................................................10
Workplace structure...............................................................................................................10

3 - Software user guide.......................................................................14

Verify communication ...................................................................................................14
Verify the COM port associated with the signal converter.......................................14
Configure the analogue inputs.....................................................................................15
Configure string monitoring.........................................................................................15
Update the inverter firmware........................................................................................15

4 - Description of the menus..............................................................16

“Communication” menu...............................................................................................16
COM Setting: .........................................................................................................................16
Unit Scan setting: ..................................................................................................................17
Aurora 232-485 converter settings: ......................................................................................17
“Program” menu ........................................................................................................18
“Configuration” menu .................................................................................................20
Assign RS485 address: ........................................................................................................20
Setup area access: ...............................................................................................................21
"Window" menu.............................................................................................................22
"Help" menu...................................................................................................................22
About this: .............................................................................................................................22
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5 - Inverter workplace...........................................................................23
"Unit ID" Tab...................................................................................................................24
"Monitoring" Tab............................................................................................................25
“Partner Device” tab......................................................................................................26
“Partner ID” tab (Display board).............................................................................................26
“Partner ID” tab (Communication board)...............................................................................26
“States” tab (Communication board).....................................................................................27
“Measures” tab (Communication board)................................................................................27
“Analog input Settings” tab (Communication board).............................................................27
“Partner ID” tab (Fuse Control Board)...................................................................................28
“States” tab (Fuse Control Board)..........................................................................................28
“Measures” tab (Fuse Control Board)....................................................................................29
“Global Settings” tab (Fuse Control Board)...........................................................................29
“Strings Setting” tab (Fuse Control Board)............................................................................30
“Event Log” Tab.............................................................................................................31
“Alarm & Warnings” Tab ........................................................................................................31
“Setup” tab.....................................................................................................................32
"DC Side" tab ........................................................................................................................32
"AC Side" tab ........................................................................................................................33
“Special Function” tab ...........................................................................................................36
“Ground Fault Interface” tab .................................................................................................36
“Clock” tab .............................................................................................................................37
“Power Reduction” Tab.................................................................................................38
“Reactive power regulation” tab..................................................................................39
“Select regulation mode” tab .................................................................................................39
“Cos-phi f(P) curve setup” tab ...............................................................................................41
“Q(U) curve setup” tab ..........................................................................................................42
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2. Characteristics

General conditions
The description of the Aurora Manager LITE software features allows to
understand its structure, thereby refining the technical terminology used
in the manual.
The technical terms used herein and the quick reference system are
further supported by the:
• Table of contents
• Reference number index
The Characteristics chapter provides general information about the sof-
tware structure and functions.

The information in this manual should be read in the order established by the manu-
facturer and the reader assumes responsibility for any failure to do so. All information
is provided on the understanding that the information in the preceding chapters has
been read and understood.
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Description of the Aurora Manager LITE software
Aurora Manager LITE's characteristics and functions are specifically de-
signed to:

1. Monitor the inverter locally.

You can monitor the main parameters covering:
General state
Statistical data about energy production
Input and output values
Internal temperatures
Values relating to the insulation of the photovoltaic generator
Date and time

2. Configure the inverter advanced settings (INSTALLER role).

You can set up the inverter advanced settings. This section is pas-
sword-protected because it allows the editing of important parame-
ters such as the grid standards of the country where the inverter is
installed.

You can request the password by registering at https://registration.power-one.it/.

3. Update the inverter firmware.

The update of the inverter firmware might be necessary to improve
its performance or add new functions.

To use the software, connect your PC to the inverter (via an RS485 communication
line) using a PVI-USB-RS485_232 signal converter.
The use of Power-One products is always recommended to avoid compatibility pro-
blems with the inverter.
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The software interface

01

02

03

04

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1. Menu bar
Contains the menus to access the software features.

2. System tree
This section shows all of the inverters connected to an RS485 line that
have been detected during the scanning process. The inverters are or-
dered and displayed by S/N.
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3. Inverter workplace
Selecting an inverter from the system tree opens a multitab display whe-
re you can configure the inverter. According to your user role (USER or
INSTALLER), you are granted different configuration permissions and
the inverter workplace displays different options.

4. RS485 bus refresh button

Scans the inverters connected to the RS485 bus.

5. Information bar
Displays the setting values for the Communication menu.
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Aurora Manager LITE structure
Menu tree
Menu Submenu Command/Option Description
Communication COM Setting COM Port to use Selects the COM port used for com-
munication
Baud Rate Communication speed (19200bps)
Unit Scan setting ► Limits the number of addresses du-
ring the RS485 bus scan
Aurora 232-485 Converter setting ► Switches the communication con-
verter from RS232 to RS485
Program Device update ► Updates the inverter firmware using
a .tib file
Configuration Assign RS485 addresses ► Assigns the addresses of the inver-
ters connected to the RS485 bus in
automatic or custom mode
Setup Area Access ► Selects the role. To perform this task
you must provide your identification
data and the password obtained by
registering at https://registration.
power-one.it/
Window Restore default window ► Resizes the window
Help About this... ► Provides information about the Au-
rora Manager LITE software version
Aurora Service ► Contact details for Power-One Ser-
vice Power-One
Exit ► Closes the program

Workplace structure
TAB 1st level TAB 2nd level TAB Command/Option Description
Unit ID ► ► ► Displays identifying information for the in-
verter (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.)
Monitoring ► ► ► Captures inverter data in real time
Partner Devices Display Partner ID ► Displays identifying information for the
"Display" board (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.)
Communication Partner ID ► Displays identifying information for the
board "Communication" board (S/N, P/N, WK,
etc.)
States ► Shows the states of the devices monito-
red in the “Communication” board
Measures ► Captures data in real time from the "Com-
munication" board
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Analogue Input ► Configures the analogue inputs

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TAB 1st level TAB 2nd level TAB Command/Option Description
Partner Devices Fuse control Partner ID ► Displays identifying information for the
board "Fuse control" board (S/N, P/N, WK, etc.)
States ► Shows the states of the devices monito-
red in the “Fuse control” board
Measures ► Captures data in real time from the "Fuse
control" board
Global Settings ► Configures the common string monito-
ring parameters (overcurrent, minimum
average current for unbalanced current
alarm, etc)
Strings Settings ► Configures the string monitoring options
(string current weight, tolerance, string
current control enable/disable, etc.)
Event log Alarms & ► ► Reads and downloads the Alarms and
Warnings Warnings log
Setup DC Side ► Vstart1 Sets the value for the start-up voltage on
channel 1
► Vstart2 Sets the value for the start-up voltage on
channel 2
► TprotUV Sets the protection tripping time for Un-
derVoltage (time during which the inverter
remains connected to the grid after an
input UV condition has been detected)
► MPPT Scanning Switches the MPPT scanning function on
or off and sets the scan time interval
AC Side Grid connection Max grid voltage for Max grid voltage allowed for the grid
connection connection
(parameters defi- Min grid voltage for Min grid voltage allowed for the grid
ning the inverter connection connection
grid connection)
Max grid frequency for Max grid frequency allowed for the grid
connection connection
Min grid frequency for Min grid frequency allowed for the grid
connection connection
Grid checking time Duration of the inverter grid check
before connection after before the first-time grid connection or
generic fault re-connection after a generic fault (not a
grid fault)
Grid checking time Duration of the inverter grid check before
before connection after the grid re-connection after a grid para-
grid fault meter fault
Slow ramp enable/di- Enables/disables the power feeding ramp
sable to the grid
Slow ramp value [%Pn/ Slope of the power feeding ramp to the
min] grid
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Characteristics

Description
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Setup AC Side Grid protection U>> Maximum grid Enables/disables protection
voltage Protection threshold value
(parameters defi-
Protection trip time
ning the inverter
disconnection U> Maximum grid Protection enable/disable
from the grid) voltage Protection threshold value
Protection trip time
U< Minimum grid voltage Protection enable/disable
Protection threshold value
Protection trip time
U<< Minimum grid Protection enable/disable
voltage Protection threshold value
Protection trip time
F>> Maximum grid Protection enable/disable
frequency Protection threshold value
Protection trip time
F> Maximum grid fre- Protection enable/disable
quency Protection threshold value
Protection trip time
F< Minimum grid fre- Protection enable/disable
quency Protection threshold value
Protection trip time
F<< Minimum grid Protection enable/disable
frequency Protection threshold value
Protection trip time
High frequency Frequency threshold for Frequency threshold for entering the
derating power derating start derating state
Power/frequency slew Slope (W/Hz) to limit the active power
(reduction of the rate because of high frequency in the grid
active power
Derating Mode Disabled
fed into the grid
because of high BDEW mode
frequency in the VDE AR-N mode
grid) CEI 0-21 mode
Average Vgrid Protection enable/disable Enables/disables the disconnection from
protection U> the grid when the average grid voltage
(10min) value exceeds the set limit
Derating enable/disable Enables/disables active power derating,
(protection/dera- in order to prevent the average grid
ting because of voltage value exceeding the threshold
high average grid setting and causing the disconnection of
voltage values) the inverter from the grid
Protection threshold Average voltage overvoltage protection
threshold

Special fun- ► Remote On/Off contact Enables/disables inverter switch-off via

ctions management an ON/OFF remote signal
Ground Fault ► Threshold for grid con- Sets the insulation resistance limit for grid
Interface nection connection
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Isolation impedance time Sets the measuring time for insulation

check resistance
Clock ► ► Sets the inverter date and time

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TAB 1st level TAB 2nd level TAB Command/Option Description
Power Reduction % of max power ► ► Sets the power limitation (% of max
power)
Reactive Power Select regulation Regulation mode No regulation No regulation of reactive power
Regulation mode cos(phi) fixed Sets power factor to a fixed value

Q fixed Sets Tan-phi (Q/P) to a fixed value

cos(phi)=f(P) Power factor as a function of the active po-
wer generated by the inverter.
Q(U) Reactive power as a function of the grid
voltage measured by the inverter
cos(phi)=f(P) ► cos(phi)=f(P) characte- Sets the 4 P/Pn% values and related
curve set-up ristic construction (4 cos-phi values necessary to create the
points) desired reactive power feeding curve
Lock-in/lock-out voltage Enables/disables the threshold values for
thresholds enable/di- lock-in/lock-out voltage
sable
Lock-in/lock-out voltage Sets the threshold values for lock-in and
thresholds setting lock-out voltage
Check and graph my ta- Displays the cos(phi)=f(P) curve created
ble by setting the P/Pn% and related cos-phi
values
Read table from device Reads the cos(phi)=f(P) curve set on the
inverter
Restore default curve Restores the cos(phi)=f(P) curve to
original
Write my table on device Stores the cos(phi)=f(P) curve inside the
inverter
Q(U) curve ► Q(U) characteristic con- Sets the 4 Vout values and related Q/
set-up struction (4 points) Pn% values necessary to create the desi-
red reactive power feeding curve
Lock-in/lock-out active Enables/disables the threshold values for
power thresholds enable/ lock-in/lock-out voltage
disable
Lock-in/lock-out active Sets the threshold values for lock-in and
power thresholds setting lock-out voltage
Q=f(U) characteristic Displays the Q=f(U) curve created by set-
check and plot ting the P/Pn% and related cos-phi values
Q=f(U) characteristic Reads the Q=f(U) curve set on the
reading from inverter inverter
Default Q=f(U) curve Restores the Q=f(U) curve to the original
restore
Q=f(U) characteristic Stores the Q=f(U) curve in the inverter
writing into inverter

The grey-coloured (TAB) sections are used for the inverter advanced configuration
(INSTALLER role) and are available only by logging in on the “Configuration > Setup
Area access” menu.
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3 - Software user guide

Verify communication
1 - Connect the inverter to the signal converter (please refer to the in-
structions in the product manual
2 - Connect the converter to the PC

To verify which COM port has been associated with the converter, please refer to the
procedure “Verify the COM port associated with the signal converter” in this manual

3 - Open the Aurora Manager LITE software

4 - Adjust the communication configuration settings (please refer to the
section Communication menu in this manual)
5 - Scan the RS485 bus (using the refresh button)
6 - Verify the functions available in the unit ID and Monitoring tab (please
refer to the section relating to the Unit ID tab and the Monitoring tab in
this manual)

Verify the COM port associated with the signal converter

1 - Open the “Control panel” from the START menu
2 - Select “Device manager”
3 - Select “Ports (COM e LPT)

The name of the COM port

(COM4 in the example) is
shown next to the selected port,
and must be selected in the
communication settings in the
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4 - Double-clicking on the USB port opens the port properties window.
Verify that the “general” tab shows the manufacturer is FTDI.

Configure the analogue inputs

1 - Verify communication as described above
2 - Adjust the ANALOG INPUTS settings (please refer to the “Partner
Devices - Communication Board” TAB in this manual)

Configure string monitoring

1 - Verify communication as described above
2 - Adjust the STRING MONITORING settings (please refer to the “Glo-
bal Settings - “Fuse Control Board” tab)

Update the inverter firmware

1 - Verify communication as described above
2 - Verify availability of the .tib file containing the new FW to be installed
on the inverter
3 - Follow the instructions reported in the “Program” menu section in this
manual
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4 - Description of the menus

“Communication” menu
This allows configuration of the parameters for the communication with the inverters connected to the RS485
bus

The Communication menu consists of three sub-menus

COM Setting:
This allows selection of the COM port to which the converter is con-
nected and used for communication with the unit(s) and the baud rate
(device communication speed on the RS485 bus).

To identify the COM to which the

converter is connected, follow the
dedicated procedure (Verify the
COM port associated with the signal
converter.
The baud rate must be set to 19200.
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Unit Scan setting:
This allows setting a range to the address number the Software scans
during use. The value set by default is 64 (maximum configurable value
on the inverters), therefore the software scans the RS485 bus comple-
tely.

E.g.: in the case where the

communication line consists of 5
inverters that have been assigned
(from the display) the addresses 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, the value “6” may be set
in this section so as to limit the time
required for scanning.

The maximum scan address that has been set is displayed in the infor-
mation bar (on the lower left):

Aurora 232-485 converter settings:

This allows correct configuration of the PVI-RS232_485 converter for
communication.

Search for the converter using the

“Search” button, then configure the
Baud-Rate. Once the values are set,
confirm using the “Configure” button

This menu MUST NOT be used if the PVI-USB-RS485_232 converter is being used.
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“Program” menu
Updates the inverter firmware.

The update of the inverter firmware might be necessary to improve its performance
or add new functions. In order to update your firmware you need the Firmware pack,
available for download from https://registration.power-one.it/ or upon request to Po-
wer-One Service. The pack is released as a .tib file, to be directly used through Aurora
Manager LITE according to the instructions below.

The Program menu consists of one submenu:

First, set the values in the “Communication Setup” field:

Aurora 232-485: if the converter model

in use is PVI-RS485_232.
Not configurable: if the converter
model in use is PVI-USB-RS485_232.
The Use single address function
allows you to select a single inverter
(address) during the RS485 bus scan
(as described in the next steps)

Then, use the “SEARCH RS485 LINE” button to scan the RS485 bus
and detect the connected inverters
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When the scan process ends, select the inverters that need the Firmwa-
re update (by default, all the inverters detected by the scan are selected).
If multiple inverters are selected, Aurora Manager LITE will program the
selected units sequentially.

Select the file containing the new Firmware to be installed by pressing

the “Select/Change Update Files” button. Once the new Firmware is
successfully loaded, Aurora Manager will display the following window:

Finally, confirm the Firmware update by pressing the “START UPDATE”

button.

The Firmware update process is carried out sequentially on all inverters that need it, ba-
sed on the update settings you have selected and the Firmware contained in the .tib file.
The whole reprogramming process takes about 15 minutes.

At the end of the programming phase, the following dialog box is displayed.

At the end of the programming phase, a report on the reprogramming results is au-
tomatically generated and stored in C:\Program Files\Power-One\Aurora Manager\
FW_update_reports.
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“Configuration” menu
Assigns/edits the address of the inverters connected to the RS485 bus.

The Configuration menu consists of two submenus:

Assign RS485 address:

This feature is very useful when you have a high number of inverters
chain-connected to RS485 as it allows you to automatically assign the
RS485 address without interacting with the display of each inverter in
the system.

When you click “UNIT SEARCH”, the system starts searching for the
units and creates a table containing the inverter S/N, the current RS485
address and the new RS485 address to be assigned.

In the “New ADDR” field, set a unique RS485 address for each inverter,
then click “ASSIGN ADDRESS”. The addresses are assigned to the in-
verters in the system.
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When the RS485 address assignment completes, it is recommended

to refresh the inverter list to make sure that the addresses have been
correctly assigned to each inverter.

Setup area access:

Allows you to enter your personal data, that is required to log in with the
INSTALLER role and unlock the Aurora Manager LITE sections reser-
ved to perform the inverter advanced configuration.

Your personal data and password are the ones you used when registering at https://
registration.power-one.it/

After providing your personal data, press the ENTER button. You will be
able to perform the inverter advanced configuration.

To obtain the password, register at https://registration.power-one.it/. After you have

entered your personal data you will receive an e-mail containing your access creden-
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“Window” menu
This allows resizing the software interface window to the default size.

The Window menu consists of just one sub-menu:

“Help” menu
This makes it possible to obtain Power-One Service contact information and information on the Aurora Mana-
ger LITE software version

The Help menu consists of two sub-menus:

About this:
Accessing the “About This” sub-menu makes it possible to obtain in-
formation on the Aurora Manager LITE software, such as the Software
version, for example.

Aurora Service:
The “Aurora Service” sub-menu shows contact details for Service
Power-One
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5 - Inverter workplace

After configuring the Communication menu parameters, it is possible to

scan the RS485 bus to search for connected inverters through the PVI-
RS232_RS485 or PVI-USB-RS485_232 signal converter.

Scanning is performed by clicking the “REFRESH” button located on the

lower left side.

After completion of the scan, the identified inverters are displayed in the
tree.

Selecting an inverter enables the functions in the inverter workplace.

The default functions (USER role) of Aurora Manager LITE, are:

1 - Unit ID Tab
2 - Monitoring Tab
3 - Partner Devices Tab
4 - Event Log Tab
Authentication with the advanced configuration password (INSTALLER
role) enables the following tabs:
5 - Setup Tab (password protected)
6 - Power Reduction Tab (password protected)
7 - Reactive power regulation Tab (password protected)
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"Unit ID" Tab Available for USER and INSTALLER roles

This displays the “identifying information” for the selected inverter.

The available information is divided into 4 categories :

1 - Device Info: inverter general information

2 - Manufacturing Info: manufacturer related information

3 - Device Settings: inverter settings general information

4 - Firmware version: information on the firmware installed on the inver-

ter
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“Monitoring” Tab Available for USER and INSTALLER roles

This displays the instantaneous monitoring data for the inverter

The available data offers information on:

“Unit State” : General state of the inverter
“DC side” : Input parameters
“AC side” : Output parameters
“GF Interface” : FV generator insulation state parameters
“Temperature [°C]” : Inverter internal temperature
“Inner Clock” : Inverter Date and Time
Statistical data on the inverter energy production

It is possible to expand the “Temperature(°C)” field to display further

details.
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“Partner Device” tab Available for USER and INSTALLER roles

Shows the tree of the logic boards and signal acquisition boards inside the inverter.

For more information about a board in the tree, select the board.

The number and type of displayed boards vary according to the type of the connected
inverter.

“Partner ID” tab (Display board)

Displays the board's identifying information.

“Partner ID” tab (Communication board)

Displays the board’s identifying information.
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“States” tab (Communication board)
Displays the operating state

“Measures” tab (Communication board)

Displays the values of the acquired measurements.

The number of acquired measurements varies according to the settings

in the “Analog input Settings” tab. This is because, if the reading of the
analogue sensors is enabled, the value of the measurement converted
into the real value is displayed as well.

“Analog input Settings” tab (Communication board)

Enables/disables the analogue inputs connected to the inverter and al-
lows you to configure the settings for the AN1 and AN2 analogue inputs.
For each of the analogue sensors you can configure the gain and offset
values and indicate the measurement unit. To save the data into the
inverter, press the SET button.
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The settings for the Power-One sensors that can be connected to the
inverter are as follows:
Model Type Gain Offset Unit
PVI-AEC-IRR Irradiation sensor 120 0 W/m2
PVI-AEC-IRR-T Irradiation sensor with integrated Irradiation: 120 Irradiation: 0 Irradiation: W/m2
cell temp. sensor Cell temp.: 10,869 Cell temp: -20 Cell temp.: °C
PVI-AEC-RAD-13TC Irradiation sensor 130 0 W/m2
PVI-AEC-RAD-13-TC-T Irradiation sensor with integrated Irradiation: 130 Irradiation: 0 Irradiation: W/m2
cell temp. sensor Cell temp.: 11,507 Cell temp.: -26,1 Cell temp.: °C
PVI-AEC-CONV-T100 PT100/0...10V converter 15 -50 °C at 0...10V
PVI-AEC-T1000-INTEGR Ambient temperature sensor with 10 -50 °C
integrated converter
PVI-AEC-WIND-COMPACT Wind speed sensor 5 0 m/s
PVI-AEC-PYR-1300 Pyranometer (0...1300W/m2) 65 0 W/m2
PVI-AEC-T100-ADH Adhesive PT100 module N/A N/A N/A
temperature sensor (back cell)
PVI-AEC-T1000-BOX PT1000 ambient temperature sensor N/A N/A N/A

“Partner ID” tab (Fuse Control Board)

Display the board “Identity card”.

“States” tab (Fuse Control Board)

Displays the operating state.
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The “Strings” subfield displays the state indicators for the strings fuses.
When enabled they are green and in case of anomaly (open fuse) they
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The “Currents” subfield displays the state indicators for the string cur-
rents. In case of unbalanced currents they turn red. You can enable the
monitoring and displaying of the string fuses status in the “Strings Set-
ting” tag (Fuse Control Board).

“Measures” tab (Fuse Control Board)

Displays the values of the acquired measurements.

“Global Settings” tab (Fuse Control Board)

Configures the settings for the input currents check.

Unbalanced currents check threshold

- Absolute value that enables the check
for the unbalanced currents (one for
each of the two input MPPTs). The
default value is 2A.
Overcurrent threshold
- Overcurrent threshold (one for each of
the two input MPPTs). The default value
is 10A.
Unbalanced currents check trip time
- Period over which the unbalanced
currents must occur in order to generate
an alarm. It is recommended to set this
parameter to a value greater than 900
seconds to avoid false alarms

When you click “SET”, the values are set in the Fuse Control Board for
the selected inverter.

The “DC strings self-test” function enables the polarity check of the string voltages
the first time the inverter is operated.
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“Strings Setting” tab (Fuse Control Board)
Configures the settings for the monitoring of each string. You can:

1. Enable the presence check on each of the connected strings on both

input MPPTs (1A...1E for MPPT1; 2A...2E for MPPT2).
To enable the presence check on the single input string, turn the switch
from the OFF to the ON position by clicking it.

2. Enable the unbalanced currents check on each input string and set
its current reading weight (that is the number of strings connected to the
single string input) and its tolerance (that is the maximum unbalance
accepted before launching an alarm), expressed as a percentage.
To enable the check of the unbalanced string currents, turn the switch
from the OFF to the ON position by clicking it.

This represents the string current check enabled and the

generation of the unbalanced currents alarm
ON = The string current check is active
OFF = The string current check is not active

This represents the string presence check enabled

ON = The input stringa is present
OFF = The input string is absent

When you click “SET”, the values are set in the Fuse Control Board for
the selected inverter.

The state of presence enabled for each string and the state of the corresponding fuse
are displayed in the “States” tab (Fuse Control Board)
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“Event Log” Tab Available with USER and INSTALLER access levels
This makes it possible to download the alarm/warnings log and the variables.

“Alarm & Warnings” Tab

This makes it possible to download the Alarms and Warnings log.

Using the two “ALARM Log” and “WARNING Log” radio buttons,
it is possible to select the type of event to be downloaded.
The “Read LOG” button allows then to start the download.

The “Save to XML” button allows to export the log as an xml file.
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“Setup” tab Only available for INSTALLER role

Allows you to perform the inverter advanced configuration after you

provide your access credentials in the “Configuration > Setup area Ac-
cess” menu. You can obtain the access credentials by registering at
https://registration.power-one.it/.

The settings you configure in this section can be extended to all the in-
verters connected to the RS485 bus by setting the switch to the “Apply
setup changes to ALL connected units” position. The default position
only applies the setting to the inverter selected in the system tree.

To extend the settings to all the inverters of the same type as the one
selected in the system tree, select the “Apply new settings only to units
of the same model of the selected one” option.

All the parameters that you can configure in this Aurora Manager LITE section are de-
scribed in “Workplace structure”, in the "Characteristics" chapter.

"DC Side" tab

Configures the Vstart (Start input voltage), UV protection time (Low vol-
tage protection time) and MPPT parameters.

You can specifically set the following:

• Maximum channel voltage for grid connection. Start-up voltage (Vstart)
for each input channel.
• Timeout for grid disconnection (UV protection time). The period during
which the inverter feeds from the grid in the event of an input UnderVol-
tage. After the specified period the inverter disconnects from the grid.
• Enable/disable the “Multiple Max scan” MPPT scan function and set the
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"AC Side" tab
Configures the grid connection parameters and the related power pro-
tection/derating settings.
This tab consists of 4 subtabs:

1. Grid connection
Sets the grid parameters for the connecting phase:

You can specifically set the following:

• Max grid voltage for connection. Maximum voltage threshold for the grid
connection.

• Min grid voltage for connection. Minimum voltage threshold for the grid
connection.

• Max grid frequency for connection. Maximum frequency threshold for

the grid connection.

• Min grid frequency for connection. Minimum frequency threshold for the
grid connection.

• Grid checking time before connection after generic fault. Grid check in-
terval before the connection or after a generic fault. Valid settings are
from 0 to 655 s.

• Grid checking time before connection after grid fault. Grid check interval
before the connection after a grid fault. Adjustable from 0 to 655 s.

• Slow ramp enable/disable. Enables the gradual feeding of power after the
grid connection.
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• Slow ramp value [%Pn/min]. Slope of the power feeding ramp to the grid
expressed as a percentage of nominal power(%Pn) per minute.

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2. Grid protection
Enables/disables and/or sets the threshold values and the tripping times
for the grid voltage protections:

You can specifically set the following:

• U>> Max grid voltage. Grid over-voltage (OV) threshold (extended range).
Valid settings are from Unom to Unom x 1.3.

• U> Max grid voltage. Grid over-voltage (OV) threshold. Adjustable from
Unom to Unom x 1.3.

• U< Min grid voltage. Grid under-voltage (UV) threshold. Valid settings
are from 10V to Unom.

• U<< Min grid voltage. Grid under-voltage (UV) threshold (extended ran-
ge). Impostabile da 10V a Unom.

• F>> Max grid frequency. Grid over-frequency (OF) threshold (extended

range). Valid settings are from Fnom to Fnom + 5Hz.

• F> Max grid frequency. Grid over-frequency (OF) threshold. Adjustable

from Fnom to Fnom + 5Hz.

• F< Min grid frequency. Grid under-frequency (UF) threshold. Valid set-
tings are from Fnom - 5Hz to Fnom.

• F<< Min grid frequency. Grid under-frequency (UF) threshold (extended

range). Adjustable from Fnom - 5Hz to Fnom.
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3. High frequency derating
Configures the power derating parameters for high grid frequency:

You can specifically set the following:

• Frequency for power derating start. Sets the frequency threshold at
which the inverter undergoes a derating of power.
• Power/frequency slew rate. Derating ramp slope.
• Derating Mode. Selects the power derating mode in the event of grid
over-frequency. The available modes are: Derating Disabled; Derating
BDEW; Derating VDE-AR-N; Derating CEI.

4. Average Vgrid protection U> (10min)

Enables/disables and/or sets the parameters for the over-voltage pro-
tection of the average grid voltage value. Also enables the active power
derating process to avoid the grid disconnection (protection trip).

You can specifically set the following:

• Protection enable/disable. Disables the U> (10Min) protection threshold.
• Derating enable/disable. Enables the power derating mode caused by high
average values of the grid voltage readings.
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• Protection threshold. Grid over-voltage (OV) threshold (average grid voltage

value). Valid settings are from Unom to Unom x 1.3.

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“Special Function” tab
Switches the inverter off/on using the software

“Ground Fault Interface” tab

Configures the parameters for measuring the insulation resistance of the
photovoltaic generator:

You can specifically set the following:

• Threshold for grid connection. Minimum insulation resistance value for

the inverter grid connection.

• Isolation impedance time check. Measuring time for the insulation resi-
stance.
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“Clock” tab
Sets the inverter internal date and time.
The inverter date and time can be synchronized with the PC date and
time (“Use PC time” option) or set manually (“Select time” option).
To save the data into the inverter, press the "SET" button.
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“Power Reduction” Tab Only available for INSTALLER role

This section makes it possible to limit the active power the inverter sup-
plies to the grid by setting the percentage of rated power value at which
the limit should be tripped.

Setting it to 100% restores the maximum default power value, which in some installa-
tion country standards may be 110% of the rated power.

All the configuration values that can be set in this section can be exten-
ded to all inverters connected to the RS485 bus by setting the selector to
the “Apply setup changes to ALL connected units” position. The default
position applies the setting to just the inverter selected in the tree.

Should it be desired to extend the settings to all inverters of the same

type as that selected in the tree, the “Apply new settings only to units of
the same model of the selected one” option must be selected.

A description of all the parameters that can be set in this section of Aurora Manager
LITE is reported in “Workplace structure area” in the Characteristics chapter.
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“Reactive power regulation” tab Only available for INSTALLER role

This section of the Aurora Manager LITE allows you to manage the re-
active power feeding to the grid.

All parameters that can be set in this section can be extended

to all inverters connected to the RS485 bus by setting the selector to
the “Apply setup changes to ALL connected units” position. The default
position applies the setting to just the inverter selected in the tree.

All parameters that can be set in this section can be extended

to all inverters connected to the RS485 bus by setting the selector to
the “Apply setup changes to ALL connected units” position. The default
position applies the setting to just the inverter selected in the tree.

A description of all the parameters that can be set in this section of Aurora Manager
LITE is reported in “Workplace structure area” in the Characteristics chapter.

“Select regulation mode” tab

Selects the management mode for the reactive power feeding to the
grid. 5 options are available:

1. NO REGULATION mode: no regulation of reactive power.

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After selecting the option, confirm it by pressing the SET button.

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2. Cos-phi fixed mode: sets the power factor to a fixed value.

When this mode is selected, the “Cos-phi fixed setup” field is displayed
for you to adjust the Cos-Phi value (as Over or Under excited)

Mode selection must be confirmed by pressing the SET button.

3. Q fixed mode: sets Tan-phi to a fixed value (Q / P).

When this mode is selected, the “Q fixed setup” field is displayed for you
to adjust the Q value (as Over or Under excited)

Mode selection must be confirmed by pressing the SET button.

4. Cos-phi = f(P) mode: sets the power factor as a function of the

active power generated by the inverter.

After selecting the option, confirm it by pressing the SET button. You can
view and edit the default curve by accessing the “Cos-phi = f(P) curve
setup” tab, as described later on.
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5. Q (U) mode: reactive power as a function of the grid voltage measu-
red by the inverter.

Mode selection must be confirmed by pressing the SET button. You can
view and edit the default curve by accessing the “Q(U) curve setup” Tab,
as described below.

“Cos-phi f(P) curve setup” tab

If you have selected Cos-phi f(P) as the management mode for feeding
the reacting power to the grid, this section displays the default curve you
can edit by setting the P/Pn% values and related cos-phi value (under
or over excited).

You can set 4 points defining the curve trend.

After setting the values, press the “Check and graph my table” button
to view the resulting curve. If you are satisfied with the resulting curve,
press the “Write my table on device” button to store it into the inverter.
To check that the curve has been successfully written into the converter,
you can press the “Read table from device” button to display the curve
currently set on the inverter.

In case of errors or if you want to set up the default curve again, press the “Restore
default curve” button.

You can also enable/disable and configure the lock-in and lock-out th-
reshold values for feeding the reactive power to the grid according to the
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“Q(U) curve setup” tab
If you have selected Q(U) as the management mode for feeding the re-
acting power to the grid, this section displays the default curve you can
edit by setting the Vout values and related Q/Pn% values.
4 points can be set to define the curve trend.

After setting the values, press the “Check and graph my table” button
to view the resulting curve. If you are satisfied with the resulting curve,
press the “Write my table on device” button to store it into the inverter.
To check that the curve has been successfully written into the converter,
you can press the “Read table from device” button to display the curve
currently set on the inverter.

In case of errors or if you want to set up the default curve again, press the “Restore
default curve” button.

You can also enable/disable and configure the lock-in and lock-out th-
reshold values for feeding the reactive power to the grid according to the
previously set curve.
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