Wind turbine converters
ABB small wind inverters
PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-OUTD-US-W
3 to 4.2 kW
The PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-W wind turbine
inverter is designed with ABB’s proven
high performance technology. This dual
stage transformerless wind turbine
inverter offers a unique combination of
high efficiency, installer-friendly design
and very wide input voltage range
ensuring high energy harvesting.
Efficiency of up to 96.8%
The PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-TL-W features an
efficiency up to 96.8 percent thanks to
transformerless technology.
The high speed and precise power curve
tracking algorithm allows to best match
the power curve of each turbine.
It is a sealed unit to withstand harsh
environmental conditions.
It has power curve customization with
high granularity, up to 16-point, for high
production yield.
Highlights
− − Single phase output
− − Power curve customization
− − Wide input voltage range
− − Transformerless technology
− − Field-selectable grid standard settings
Additional highlights
−− Flexible data monitoring options to
view inverter performance
− − Compatible with ABB 7200-WINDINTERFACE
− − Compatible with ABB 15/25kW-WINDINTERFACE
Technical data and types
Type code
Nominal output power
Maximum output power
Input side
Absolute maximum voltage (Vmax)
Start-up voltage (Vstart)
Full power voltage range
Operating voltage range
Maximum usable current
Maximum short circuit current limit
Wiring termination
Output side
Grid connection type
Grid voltage range (Vmin-Vmax)
Nominal grid frequency
Adjustable grid frequency range
Maximum current (Iacmax)
Power factor
Total harmonic distortion at rated power
Grid wiring termination type
Input protection devices
Reverse polarity protection
Overvoltage protection type
Ground fault detection
Output protection devices
Anti-islanding protection
Overvoltage protection type
Efficiency
Maximum efficiency
Operating performance
Stand by consumption
Feed in power threshold
PVI-3.0-OUTD-US-W
3000 W
3300 W
200-530 V
20.0 A
25.0 A
PVI-3.6-OUTD-US-W
3600 W
4000 W
PVI-4.2-OUTD-US-W
4200 W
4600 W
600 V
50 V (adj. 50-350 V)
220-530 V 200-530 V 200-530 V 220-530 V 200-530 V 200-530 V
50-580 V
32.0 A
32.0 A
40.0 A
40.0 A
Terminal block
1Ø/2W
Split-Ø/3W
1Ø/2W
1Ø/2W
Split-Ø/3W
1Ø/2W
1Ø/2W
Split-Ø/3W
1Ø/2W
183-228 V 211-264 V 244-304 V 183-228 V 211-264 V 244-304 V 183-228 V 211-264 V 244-304 V
60 Hz
57-63 Hz
14.5 A
14.5 A
12.0 A
17.2 A
16.0 A
16.0 A
20.0 A
> 0.990
< 3.5 %
Terminal block
2 ABB small wind inverters | Product flyer for PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-OUTD-US-W
Yes, passive protection only
Varistor, 4
Pre start-up RISO and dynamic GFDI
Meets UL1741/IEE1547 requirements
Varistor, 2 (L 1-L2/L1-G)
96.8 %
< 8.0 W
10.0 W
Block diagram of PVI-3.0/3.6/4.2-OUTD-US-W
IN1.1(+)
Boost 1
(DC/DC)
Inverter
(DC/AC)
Bulk caps
IN1.2(+)
Line
Filter
IN1.1(-)
Grid parallel
Relay
L1
IN1.2(-)
L3
IN1.1(+)
Boost 2
(DC/DC)
PE
IN1.2(+)
IN1.1(-)
IN1.2(-)
RS485
+ T/R
- T/R
RTN
DC/DC
DSP
contr.
WT (+)
DC/AC
DSP
contr.
Remote control
+R
-R
µP
Wind speed input
Alarm
N.C
WT (-)
N.O
C
Control circuit
Technical data and types
Type code
Communication
User-interface
Remote monitoring
Wired local monitoring
Wireless local monitoring
Environmental
Ambient air operating temperature range
Ambient air storage temperature range
Relative humidity
Acoustic noise emission level
Maximum altitude without derating
Mechanical specifications
Enclosure rating
Cooling
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
Mounting system
Safety
Isolation level
Safety and EMC standard
Safety approval
Warranty
Standard
Available models
Standard
PVI-3.0-OUTD-US-W
PVI-3.6-OUTD-US-W
PVI-4.2-OUTD-US-W
16 characters x 2 lines LCD display
VSN300 Wifi Logger Card(*) (opt.), VSN700 Data Logger (opt.)
PVI-USB-RS232_485 (opt.)
VSN300 Wifi Logger Card(*) (opt.)
-13 °F to + 140 °F (‘-25 °C to +60 °C) -13 °F to + 140 °F (‘-25 °C to +60 °C) -13 °F to + 140 °F (‘-25 °C to +60 °C)
with derating above 130 °F (55 °C)
with derating above 130 °F (55 °C)
with derating above 113 °F (45 °C)
-40 °F to + 176 °F (-40 °C to +80 °C)
0-100 % condensing
<50 db(A)@1m
6560 ft (2000 m)
NEMA 4X
Natural convection
20.4 in x 14.4 in x 6.3 in (518 mm x 367 mm x 161 mm)
37.4 lb (17 kg)
Wall bracket
Transformerless
UL Std. No. 1741 - 2nd Edition, IEE1547, CSA C22.2 107.1-01-2001, FCC Part 15 Sub-part B Class B limits
cCSA us
5
PVI-3.0-OUTD-US-W
PVI-3.6-OUTD-US-W
PVI-4.2-OUTD-US-W
Remark. Features not specifically listed in the present data sheet are not included in the product
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Efficiency curves of PVI-4.2-OUTD-US-W
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Efficiency, %
95
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93
200 Vdc
200 Vdc
92
480 Vdc
91
90
92
340 Vdc
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90%
340 Vdc
480 Vdc
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100%
90
0%
10%
% of Rated Output Power
Support and service
ABB supports its customers with a
dedicated, global service organization
in more than 60 countries and strong
regional and national technical partner
networks providing the complete range of
life cycle services.
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
% of Rated Output Power
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your local ABB representative or visit:
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70%
80%
90%
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
100%
BCD.00429 NA 14.04.2014
Efficiency, %
Efficiency curves of PVI-3.6-OUTD-US-W