Setting PID Module Parameters
Procedure
- Set access parameters.
Method 1: Click Auto. Search to connect to the PID module.
Method 2: Click Add Devices, set access parameters, and click Add Devices.
Table 6-14 Device access parametersParameter
Description
Device Type
Set this parameter to PID.
Port number
- If the PID-PVBOX uses MBUS for communication, set this parameter to MBUS.
- If the PID module uses RS485 for communication, set this parameter to the COM port connected to the PID module.
Address
Set this parameter to the communications address of the PID module.
- (Optional) Apply for and load the PID license. Perform this step if you need to use the PID module to detect the ground insulation resistance. Otherwise, skip this step.
a. Choose Export License Appli File, and purchase a license file from the supplier.
, select the PID device for which a license is to be applied, clickb. Choose Upload License, select the PID device to which the license file is to be loaded, and click Load License., clickSmartPID2000 V100R001SPC112, SmartLogger V300R023C00SPC153, and later versions support the smart insulation monitoring function of the PID module. You can check the function in PN is 02350XQD-001, the function is supported. Otherwise, the function is not supported.
. If - Set running parameters and click Submit.Figure 6-52 Setting running parameters
Set PID module running parameters based on the model of the connected device. The PID device models include PID01 and SmartPID2000.
Setting PID01 Parameters
PID Module Running Parameters
The parameter list provided in this document includes all configurable parameters Configurable parameters vary depending on the device model. The actual display may vary.
Parameter |
Description |
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Offset mode |
Specifies the offset mode of the PID module.
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Output enabled |
Specifies whether PID module output is enabled. |
PV module type |
Specifies the type of the PV module used in the power plant. For details about the PV module type, consult the manufacturer. |
PV/PE offset voltage |
Specifies the DC output voltage when the offset mode is set to PV/PE.
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Operation Mode |
Specifies the working mode of the PID module.
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Output voltage (manual) |
Specifies the output voltage. NOTE:
After this parameter is set and the output from the PID module becomes stable, use a multimeter that is set to the DC position to measure the three-phase (A, B, and C) voltages of the power grid to the ground, and check whether the voltages are the same as the configured values. |
Maximum DC voltage |
Specifies the PV-PE voltage when the normal operation mode is used. If the PV module type is P, the parameter value indicates the highest DC voltage between PV+ and PE. If the PV module type is N, the parameter value indicates the highest DC voltage between PV– and PE. |
Maximum output voltage |
Specifies the maximum output voltage of the PID module. If the offset mode is PV/PE, the parameter value indicates the highest DC output voltage between PV and PE. If the offset mode is N/PE, the parameter value indicates the highest DC output voltage between N and PE. |
IMD access |
Specifies whether the PID module and insulation monitor device (IMD) can operate in cycle mode. Only the IMDs of mainstream suppliers such as DOLD and BENDER are supported, and the IMDs must have enabled dry contacts. NOTICE:
You can set Periodic PID runtime, Periodic IMD runtime, and IMD control dry contact only when IMD access is set to Enable. |
Periodic PID runtime |
Specifies the running duration of the PID module when the PID module and IMD operate in cycle mode. The IMD is shut down when the PID module is operating. |
Periodic IMD runtime |
Specifies the running duration of the IMD when the PID module and IMD operate in cycle mode. The PID module is standby when the IMD is running. |
IMD control dry contact |
Specifies the dry contact No. over which the SmartLogger controls the IMD. Set appropriate ports based on the cable connections between the IMD and the SmartLogger. |
PV module compensation voltage direction |
Specifies the compensation direction of the PID module.
NOTE:
When designing a PV plant, the design institute and user should confirm with the PV module vendor about the direction of voltage compensation for the anti-PID effect of PV modules. |
Working mode |
Specifies the working mode of the PID module.
NOTE:
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Maximum system DC-to-ground withstand voltage |
Specifies the voltages between the PV side and the ground and between the AC side and the ground in normal mode. Specifies the lower threshold of the maximum voltage range between the inverter DC side (including the inverter, PV module, cable, SPD, and switch) and the ground. The default value is 1000 V. For a 1500 V inverter, the recommended value is 1500 V. |
AC-to-ground resistance alarm threshold |
Specifies the alarm threshold for the impedance between the AC side of the PID module and the ground. You can set an alarm threshold for the impedance between the AC grid and the ground for the PID module. If the detected impedance is below the threshold, the PID module will generate an alarm. |
Compensation offset voltage |
Specifies the compensation offset voltage between PV and the ground after the PID module operates stably. The absolute value ranges from 0 V to 500 V, and the default value is 50 V.
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Clear data |
Clears the active alarms and historical alarms stored on the PID module. You can select Clear data to clear active alarms and historical alarms for the PID module. |
PID-PVBOX Running Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
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Operating mode |
Specifies the current working mode of the PID module.
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Output voltage (manual) |
Specifies the output voltage when the PID module works in commissioning mode. |
Repair time |
Specifies the recovery time for each day. |
Voltage to be repaired |
Specifies the output voltage when the PID module works in commissioning mode. |
PID-SSC Running Parameters
Parameter |
Description |
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Operating mode |
Specifies the current working mode of the PID module.
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Output voltage (manual) |
Specifies the output voltage when the PID module works in commissioning mode. It is recommended that Output voltage (manual) be set to a value greater than 250 V. |
Setting SmartPID2000 Parameters
Tab |
Parameter |
Description |
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Running Param. |
Offset mode |
Specifies the offset mode of the PID module.
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PV module compensation voltage direction |
Specifies the compensation direction of the PID module.
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Working mode |
Specifies the working mode of the PID module.
NOTICE:
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Compensation offset voltage |
Specifies the PV-ground compensation offset voltage after the PID module works stably in automatic mode. The absolute value ranges from 0 V to 500 V, and the default value is 50 V.
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Output voltage (manual) |
Specifies the step-up voltage when the working mode is manual. The value of this parameter ranges from 0 V to 800 V. It is recommended that the commissioning output voltage for a 1000 V/1100 V inverter be set to a value ranging from 50 V to 400 V, and that the commissioning output voltage for the 1500 V inverter be set to a value ranging from 50 V to 600 V. NOTE:
Maximum output voltage can be displayed and set based on the actual networking if there is no battery in the network. |
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Maximum output voltage |
The value of this parameter ranges from 0 V to 800 V. The default value is 500 V. For a 1500 V inverter, the recommended value is 800 V.
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Maximum system DC-to-ground withstand voltage |
Specifies the voltages between the PV side and the ground and between the AC side and the ground in automatic mode. The value of this parameter ranges from 500 V to 1500 V. Specifies the lower threshold of the maximum voltage range between the inverter DC side (including the inverter, PV module, cable, SPD, and switch) and the ground. The default value is 1000 V. For a 1500 V inverter, the recommended value is 1500 V. NOTICE:
Maximum system DC-to-ground withstand voltage can be displayed and set based on the actual networking if there is no battery in the network. |
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IMD access |
Specifies whether the PID module and insulation monitor device (IMD) can operate in cycle mode.
NOTICE:
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Periodic PID runtime |
Specifies the running duration of the PID module when the PID module and IMD operate in cycle mode. The value of this parameter ranges from 60 min to 480 min. The IMD is shut down when the PID module is running. |
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Periodic IMD runtime |
Specifies the running duration of the IMD when the PID module and IMD operate in cycle mode. The value of this parameter ranges from 15 min to 480 min. The PID module is standby when the IMD is running. |
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Smart insulation monitoring[1] |
If no IMD is configured in the actual networking, you are advised to purchase and load the PID license. After the license is successfully loaded, set Smart insulation monitoring to Enable to enable the PID-to-ground insulation resistance detection function. If you do not need this function, set this parameter to Disable. NOTICE:
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System-to-ground resistance alarm threshold[1] |
Specifies the alarm threshold for the system-to-ground resistance of the PID module. When the resistance is less than this threshold, the PID module will generate an alarm. The recommended value ranges from 5.0 kΩ to 50.0 kΩ. The default value is 8.0 kΩ. System-to-ground resistance alarm threshold < System-to-ground resistance warning threshold. |
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System-to-ground resistance warning threshold[1] |
Specifies the warning threshold for the system-to-ground resistance of the PID module. When the resistance is less than this threshold, the PID module will generate a warning. The recommended value ranges from 5.0 kΩ to 50.0 kΩ. The default value is 10.0 kΩ. System-to-ground resistance alarm threshold < System-to-ground resistance warning threshold. |
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System-to-ground impedance detection time[1] |
Specifies the system-to-ground impedance detection time. When the impedance is lower than the detection point for a period longer than the detection time, an alarm or warning is generated. The value of this parameter ranges from 10s to 1800s. The default value is 100s. |
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Trigger ACB tripping upon IMD alarm[1] |
Specifies whether to trigger ACB tripping for the transformer station when a system-to-ground resistance alarm is generated. Set this parameter to Disable or Enable based on the actual application scenario. If this parameter is set to Enable, the entire system shuts down when a system-to-ground resistance alarm is generated. |
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Corresponding transformer winding[1] |
Configure the winding number of the transformer station corresponding to the current PID module. Select Low-voltage cabinet A or Low-voltage cabinet B based on the actual application scenario. |
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Running Info. |
System-to-ground insulation resistance[2] |
When the system-to-ground insulation resistance is lower than the system-to-ground resistance alarm threshold and warning threshold, the system generates an alarm. |
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Note [1]: This parameter can be displayed and set in SmartPID2000 V100R001SPC112, SmartLogger V300R023C00SPC153, and later versions. Note [2]: This parameter can be displayed in SmartPID2000 V100R001SPC112, SmartLogger V300R023C00SPC153, and later versions. |