Solar inverters
ABB monitoring and communications
VSN750 Plant Manager
The VSN750 Plant Manager is a high- This Plant Manager includes quality Highlights
performance, data collection and equipment for reliabile monitoring −− VSN700-05 Data Logger
communication system for a wide The included VSN700 Data Logger −− RS-485 repeater with galvanic
range of commercial, industrial or (-05) provides both customer data isolation
utility PV plant applications. management and inverter command − − 85 VAC to 305 VAC / 24 VDC, 1.25 A
and control through either a utility power supply
The VSN750 Plant Manager contains all SCADA system or through the Aurora − − NEMA 4 / IP65 enclosure
the components needed to monitor Vision® Platform where it uploads −− Revenue grade energy metering
small or medium commercial PV plants information over the Internet in near options
in a single enclosure. real-time. −− Copper, Fiber, Cellular and RS-485
communications options
The Plant Manager can also be used as The built-in Modbus TCP server feature − − Easy installation
a flexible modular system block to in the VSN700-05 Data Logger both − − Monitoring support for all ABB
create large and geographically acts as a pass through for Modbus inverters and many meters,
distributed utility-scale monitoring RTU or converts the proprietary combiners and weather stations
designs that require customization. inverter communication protocol to
SunSpec compliant Modbus maps
A range of networking options include for easy SCADA system interface,
fiber and copper Ethernet for building data collection and inverter command
distributed PV-plant monitoring execution.
networks spread over large
geographical areas. The 277 VAC capable wide input
power supply is ideal for commercial
The revenue grade metering is eligible installations where only three-phase
for US performance-based incentives as 480VAC is easily available.
well as other US REC-aggregators.
Additional highlights
−− An ideal companion for monitoring −− Remote management capabilities
and networking a large plant of TRIO minimize “truck rolls” or service visits
inverters by providing configuration, upgrades,
− − The turnkey solution saves the and debug over the Internet using
installer time (and money) by the Aurora Vision® Plant Management
providing several components, Platform
prewired and preinstalled in a
outdoor rated enclosure
Technical data and types
Type code VSN750 Plant Manager
Platform
Devices supported All ABB devices, third-party meters and other modbus devices (Consult latest supported list)
Monitoring Power/Energy generation and demand, Inverter Direct, Environmental Sensors *
Inverter control Power reduction, reactive power, COS φ by Modbus TCP (Available commands are inverter dependent)
Communication interfaces
Serial port interface (2) RS-485 + (1) RS-232
RS-485 port 1 configuration Optically isolated repeater for Modbus or Aurora Protocol support
RS-485 port 2 configuration Non-isolated Modbus or Aurora Protocol support
Maximum devices per serial port Physical limitation of 32 (reduced by poll rate and inverter data set size)
Fieldbus cable RS-485 shielded twisted Pair. Recommend Belden # 1120A cable or # 3106A for 3 conductors
Ethernet port 0 Firewall protected Ethernet WAN port for internet connection
Ethernet port 1 Local LAN with static IP address
Ethernet connections RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 base-T (LAN/WAN)
Communication protocols
Plant fieldbus protocols Aurora Protocol, Modbus RTU, SunSpec
LAN/WAN protocols Modbus/TCP, HTTP, DHCP, SSL, SSH, XML
Data logging specifications
Data sampling rate High frequency data sampling (less than 1 minute average)
Logging Real time power values at 1, 3, 5, 15 minute configurable intervals
Local storage Log data for 30 days based on 15-minute intervals. (Days logged may be reduced by intervals shorter than 7-minute)
Upgradeability Field upgradable over the Internet or locally via USB memory stick
Ethernet switch
CAT-5 connections RJ-45 Ethernet 10/100 base-T ports
Fiber connections 10/100 BaseFX ST ports
Managed Unmanaged
Copper max distance 100 meters
Fiber max distance 2 km
Cell router
Network GSM Class 12 GPRS /Class 10 Edge
Internet connection Firewall protected Ethernet WAN
Antenna connection 50 ohm SMA (f)
Revenue Grade Energy Metering
Meter input range 0 bis 0.333 Voltage CTs.
Current scaling input 5 A to 32,000 A
Voltage input UL:90 VL-L to 600 VL-L;CE90 VL-N to 300 VL-L
Active power accuracy IEC 62053-22 (0.5% accuracy). ANSI C12.20 (0.5% accuracy)
Reactive power accuracy IEC 62053-23 class 2 (2% accuracy)
Feldbus Modbus RTU RS-485 (sunspec)
CT integration Wide Range of CTs must be ordered seperately. See user guide for full specifications.
Power supply
DC power supply input from 85 VAC to 304 VAC
DC power supply output 24 VDC, 1.25 A
2 ABB solar inverters | Product flyer for VSN750 Plant Manager
Commercial application with VSN750 Plant Manager
TRIO-20.0-TL or TRIO-27.6-TL VSN800
Weather Station
VSN750
Plant Manager
RS-485
Internet
Plant Portfolio Manager
Plant Viewer Plant Viewer
for Mobile
Technical data and types
Type code VSN750 Plant Manager
Environmental protection rating
Ambient temperature range -40°C to 50°C
Environmental protection rating NEMA 4
Relative humidity 0 to 100% condensing
Mechanical parameters
Dimensions H x W X D 20” x 16” x 6” (.51 m x .41 m x .15 m)
Enclosure options Painted steel
Weight 40 lbs (18.2 kg)
Mounting system Screws through flanges
Compliance
Safety UL/CSA/EN/IEC 61010-1
Marking cCSAus / CE
Altitude Operate below 3000 m
Emission FCC Part 15 Class A, CISPR 22, EN 55022 Conducted and Radiated Emission
Immunity EN 61000, EN55024
Telecom FCC Part 68
* see ABB’s web site for supported devices
** see ABB’s web site for other supported programs
Remark. Features not specifically listed in the present data sheet are not included in the product
VSN750 - Accessories
VSN800-12 Weather Station with sensors: ambient temperature, panel temperature, global irradiance
Weather Station with sensors: ambient temperature, panel temperature, global irradiance, plane of array
VSN800-14
irradiance, wind speed and direction
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT100 Current transformer 100 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, solid core, 1.0” window diameter
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT200 Current transformer 200 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, solid core, 1.0'' window diameter
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT200SC Current transformer 200 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core, 1.25” window diameter
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT400SC Current transformer 400 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core, 2.5” x 2.9” window diameter
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT600SC Current transformer 600 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core, 2.5” x 2.9” window
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT800SC Current transformer 800 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core, 2.5” x 2.9” window
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT1000SC Current transformer 1000 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core, 2.5” x 5.50” window
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT1200SC Current transformer 1200 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core, 2.5” x 5.5” window
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT1600SC Current transformer 1600 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core,2.5” x 5.5” window
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT2000SC Current transformer 2000 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core, 2.5” x 5.5” window
VSN-MGR-AUX-CT2400SC Current transformer 2400 A, 0.333 VAC output, 1% accuracy, split core, 2.5” x 5.5” window
Product flyer for VSN750 Plant Manager | ABB solar inverters 3
Utility application with VSN750 Plant Manager – 10MW installation example
Copper Ethernet
ULTRA or ULTRA or ULTRA or
PVS800 PVS800 VSN750 PVS800
VSN700-05 Plant Manager VSN700-05
Revenue Revenue Revenue
Grade Grade Grade
Combiners Meter Modbus Combiners Meter Modbus Combiners Meter Modbus
VSN800 Fiber
Ethernet
BCD.00391 Rev. A EN 27.03.2015
Fiber Modbus TCP
Ethernet SCADA Interface
Copper Ethernet
ULTRA or ULTRA or ULTRA or
PVS800 PVS800 VSN750 PVS800
VSN700-05 Plant Manager VSN700-05
Revenue Revenue Revenue
Grade Grade Grade
Combiners Meter Modbus Combiners Meter Modbus Combiners Meter Modbus
VSN800
VSN750 Plant Manager models comparison
VSN700 model Revenue Grade Meter Ethernet Switch Cell Router Optical Isolated Repeater Pwr Supply
VSN750-N00010 VSN700-05 1 port Yes
VSN750-N00110 VSN700-05 Yes 1 port Yes
VSN750-N05110 VSN700-05 5 Port Yes 1 port Yes
VSN750-N00130 VSN700-05 Yes 3 port Yes
VSN750-N05030 VSN700-05 5 Port 3 port Yes
4 Port Copper,
VSN750-N06060 VSN700-05 (2) 3 port Yes
2 Port Fiber
VSN750-N10010 VSN700-05 Veris E51C2 1 port Yes
VSN750-N10110 VSN700-05 Veris E51C2 Yes 1 port Yes
VSN750-N15110 VSN700-05 Veris E51C2 5 Port Yes 1 port Yes
VSN750-N10130 VSN700-05 Veris E51C2 Yes 3 port Yes
VSN750-N15030 VSN700-05 Veris E51C2 5 Port 3 port Yes
VSN750-N10030 VSN700-05 Veris E51C2 3 port Yes
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