Solar inverters

ABB string inverters

TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD
20kW to 27.6kW

A commercial photovoltaic (PV) The TRIO offers flexible power factor Highlights:
system using a TRIO-based modular control to comply with utility grid − − This flexible and dependable three-
architecture can reduce BOS costs by requirements where required. phase string inverter has innovative
as much as 40 percent. As the first 1000Vdc string inverter features to lower system Levelized
certified to UL1741, the TRIO leads Cost Of Energy (LCOE) and improve
The TRIO is a modular option using the way for efficient, cost-saving, Return on Investment (ROI) on
models at 20.0kW and 27.6kW. decentralized system design. commercial solar installations.
It can be used alone for a 20kW system The TRIO is equipped with integrated − − Fully utilize available roof space
or combined as building blocks for large Modbus and utility interactive controls and maximize harvest with dual
commercial and utility scale systems. including adjustable power factor and independent MPPT.
With two independent Multiple Power curtailment. Additional AC and DC − − Wall-mountable design and 1000Vdc
Point Trackers (MPPT) and peak protections as well as arc-fault circuit input voltage lower installation and
efficiency ratings of 98.2 percent, these interruption are all available in the TRIO. material costs.
inverters offer superior energy harvest. These inverters provide the monitoring,
The flat efficiency curves offer high control features, and protection required
efficiency at all output levels ensuring in today’s commercial solar installations.
consistent and stable performance
across the entire input voltage and
output power range.
Employing fan-less convection cooling
and no electrolytic capacitors, TRIO is
designed for long service life.
 Additional highlights:
− − Multiple AC and DC level protection − − Utility interactive control features
options available including arc-fault and Modbus protocol integrates with
circuit interruption (AFCI). monitoring and control systems.
− − Wide DC input voltage and operating − − Design uses natural convection
temperature range enable greater PV cooling and no electrolytic capacitors
array design flexibility. for increased reliability.
− − Modular design capability improves − − This inverter comes with a standard
system availability and eliminates 10 year warranty. Extended warranty
single point of failure. offered at 15 and 20 years.

Technical data and types

Type code TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD

Nominal output power 20000W 27600W

Maximum output power 22000W 1 30000W 1
Rated grid AC voltage 480V
Input side (DC)
Number of independent MPPT channels 2; Programmable for 1 MPPT
Maximum usable power for each MPPT channel 12000W 16000W
Absolute maximum voltage (V max) 1000V
Start-up voltage (Vstart) 360V (adj. 250-500V)
Full power MPPT voltage range 450-800V 520-800V
Operating MPPT voltage range 200-950V
Maximum usable current (Idc max) per MPPT channel 25.0A 30.9A
Maximum short circuit current (Isc max) per MPPT channel 30.0A 36.0A
Number of inputs (strings) per MPPT channel -S version: 1; -S1, -S1A, -S1B versions: 4
Terminal block, screw terminal, copper only,
Array wiring termination type -S: 12AWG-2AWG; -S1, -S1A, -S1B: 12AWG-6AWG
Output side (AC)
Grid connection type 3Ø/3W or 4W + Ground
Default voltage range 422-528V
Adjustable voltage range 240-552V
Nominal grid frequency 60Hz
Adjustable grid frequency range 57-63Hz
Maximum current (lac max/phase) 27.0 A rms 36.0 Arms
> 0.995 (adj. ±0.8, or ±0.9 for active power >0.995 (adj. ± 0.8, or ±0.9 for active power
Power factor >20kW) >27.6kW)
Total harmonic distortion at rated power <3
Pass-through terminal. Tension clamp. Pass-through terminal. Tension clamp.
Grid wiring termination type Copper 8AWG-4AWG Copper 6AWG-4AWG
Input protection devices
Reverse polarity protection Yes, passive inverter protection only. 2
Supplementary over-voltage protection type for each -S1, -S1A, -S1B version: plug-in class II modular surge arrestor
MPPT
PV array ground fault detection Meets UL1741/NEC requirements
Output protection devices
Anti-islanding protection Meets UL1741/IEEE 1547 requirements
Supplementary over-voltage protection type -S1A version: plug-in class II modular surge arrestor
Optional AC fused disconnect current rating (per contact) 35A 45A
Operating performance
Maximum efficiency 98.2%
CEC efficiency 97.5%
Feed-in power threshold 65WRMS 70WRMS
Communication
User-interface display 5.5“ x 1.25“ graphic display
(1) RS485 connection, can be configured for Aurora protocol or Modbus RTU. Support
Standard communication interfaces for optional monitoring expansion cards.
Optional remote monitoring logger Aurora Logger Commercial (optional)
Environmental
Ambient operating temperature range -22°F to +140°F (-30°C to +60°C) Derating above +113°F (45°C)
Ambient storage temperature range -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Relative humidity 0-100% condensing
Acoustic noise emission level <50 db (A) @1m
Maximum operating altitude without derating 6560ft (2000m)
Mechanical specifications
Enclosure rating NEMA 4X
Cooling Natural Convection
Dimensions (H x W x D) 41.7 x 27.6 x 11.5 in. / 1061 x 702 x 292 mm.
Unit weight 157lbs (71kg) 168lbs (76kg)
Bottom: (2) concentric DC KOs 1“, 1 1/2“ on removable plate, (2) 1/2“ plugged comm.
Conduit connections openings, (1) 1“ plugged AC opening
Mounting system Wall bracket
1. Capability enabled within maximum input current, maximum input power, maximum output current, and ambient operating temperature limits
2. In -S1, -S1A and -S1B models, the string polarity must be verified before connection. Please refer to installation manual for the correct installation procedure.

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Block diagram of TRIO-20.0/27.6-TL-OUTD

IN1A(+) IN1A(+) L1 L1 L1 L1
MPPT 1 INVERTER
IN1B(+) IN1B(+) + (DC/DC) BULK CAPS (DC/AC)
+ + L2 L2 L2 L2
IN1C(+) IN1C(+)
IN1D(+) IN1D(+) L3 L3 L3 L3

LINE GRID PARALLEL N N N N

IN1 IN1 FILTER RELAY*
IN1A(-) IN1A(-) IN1
L1 PE PE
IN1B(-) IN1B(-)
- -
IN1C(-) IN1C(-) L2
-
IN1D(-) IN1D(-)
L3 -S /-S1 VERSION
DC N
AFCI
IN2A(+) IN2A(+) PE
MPPT 2 -S1A VERSION
IN2B(+) IN2B(+) + (DC/DC)
+ +
IN2C(+) IN2C(+)
IN2D(+) IN2D(+)
L1 L1

IN2 IN2 L2 L2
IN2A(-) IN2A(-) IN2
IN2B(-) IN2B(-) L3 L3
IN2C(-) - IN2C(-) -
- N N
IN2D(-) IN2D(-)
PE

DC/DC DC/AC -S1B VERSION

DSP DSP
CONTR. CONTR.

-S1/-S1A/-S1B AFCI VERSION (-A) -S1/-S1A/-S1B VERSION µP

SERVICE
+ T/R
*new version implemented
- T/R
CONTROL CIRCUIT
GND

MODBUS
+ +
IN1(+) ON/OFF EXT + T/R
IN1(+)
IN1 GRID STANDARD SETTING - T/R
IN1
IN1(-) SERVICE OR NORMAL GND
- IN1(-)
DC -
AFCI
+
MODBUS
µP REMOTE ON/OFF
+ SERVICE
IN2(+) IN2(+) R+
AN 1 GND
IN2 IN2
AN 2 **
IN2(-) ALARM
IN2(-) IN MODE
- - N.C
WIRING BOX CIRCUIT N.O
C

-S AFCI Version (-A) -S VERSION

** an expansion slot for future implementation of new communication systems is available

TRIO-20.0-TL-US TRIO-27.6-TL-US
100 100

95 95
Efficiency, %

450 Vdc 520 Vdc

Efficiency, %

90 700 Vdc 90 715 Vdc

85 800 Vdc 800 Vdc

85

80 80
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
% of Rated Output Power % of Rated Output Power

Technical data and types

Type code TRIO-2.0-TL-OUTD TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD
Safety
Isolation level Transformerless. Floating Array Required.
UL1741, IEEE1547, IEEE1547.1, CSA C22.2 107.1-01-2001, FCC Part 15 Sub-part B
Safety and EMC standard Class B Limits
Safety approval C
CSAUS
Warranty
Standard warranty 10 years
Extended warranty 15 & 20 years
Available models
Standard with DC disconnect TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD-S-US-480 TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD-S-US-480
With DC disconnect, DC fuses and DC surge TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD-S1-US-480 TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD-S1-US-480
protection
With DC disconnect, DC fuses, DC surge protection TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD-S1A-US-480 TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD-S1A-US-480
and AC surge protection
With DC disconnect, DC fuses, DC surge protection TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD-S1B-US-480 TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD-S1B-US-480
and AC fused disconnect
Standard with DC disconnect and Arc-Fault circuit TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD-S-US-480-A TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD-S-US-480-A
interruption
With DC disconnect, DC fuses, DC surge protection TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD-S1-US-480-A TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD-S1-US-480-A
and Arc-Fault circuit interruption
With DC Disconnect, DC fuses, DC surge protection, TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD-S1A-US-480-A TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD-S1A-US-480-A
AC surge protection and Arc-Fault circuit interruption
With DC disconnect, DC fuses, DC surge protection, TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD-S1B-US-480-A TRIO-27.6-TL-OUTD-S1B-US-480-A
AC fused disconnect and Arc-fault circuit interruption
All data is subject to change without notice
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