Power Pack PP150 AC and PP200 AC

Manual for Installation and Operation

WARNING – This installation overview does not substitute the detailed instructions given in this
manual. Read and follow the manual carefully to ensure reliable operation and long life of the
product and to avoid danger to health and life.

Package Contents WARNING – To reduce the risk of

electric shock, replace damaged cords
• 1 x PP150AC/200AC
immediately.
• 1 x MC4 T-connector female
• 1 x MC4 T-connector male
WARNING – It must be assured that all
• 4 x mounting brackets
grounding connections are properly made
• 4 x screw and that the resistances meet local codes
• 4 x washer or requirements.
• 4 x spring washer
The manual contains basic instructions which must be ob-
served during installation, operation and maintenance. Be-
Safety Instructions fore installation and start-up, the manual should be care-
Safe operation of this product depends on its correct trans- fully read by the person in charge of the installation. The
portation, installation, operation and maintenance. Failure to manual should also be read by all other technical personnel/
follow these instructions can be dangerous to life or health operators and should be available at the installation site at
and/or void the warranty. all times.

READ AND FOLLOW ƒƒ Personnel qualifications and training – All person-

nel for the operation, maintenance, inspection and in-
ALL INSTRUCTIONS! stallation must be fully qualified to perform that type of plings) must not be removed when the equipment is run-
Explanation of warning symbols job. Responsibility, competence and the supervision of ning. Leaks (e.g. at the shaft seal) of hazardous pumping
such personnel must be strictly regulated by the operator. media (e.g. explosive, toxic, hot liquids) must be disposed
WARNING – Disregard can lead to injury, Should the available personnel be lacking the necessary of in such a way that any danger to personnel and the
death or damage the system. qualification, they must be trained and instructed accord- environment is removed. All government and local regu-
ingly. If necessary, the operator may request the manu- lations must be observed at all times. Any danger to per-
CAUTION – Recommended to avoid dam- facturer/supplier to provide such training. Furthermore sons from electrical energy must be eliminated by using
age, premature ageing of the pump or sim- the operator/user must make sure that the personnel ful- good installation practices and working to local regula-
ilar negative consequences. ly understand the contents of the manual. tions (e.g. VDE in Germany).

CAUTION – Hot surface. Indicates that the ƒƒ Dangers of ignoring the safety symbols – Ignor- ƒƒ Safety directions for maintenance, inspection and
marked item may be hot and should not ing the safety directions and symbols may pose a dan- assembly work – It is the user’s responsibility to make
be touched . ger to humans as well as to the environment and the sure that all maintenance, inspection and assembly work
equipment itself. Non-observance may void the warranty. is performed exclusively by authorized and qualified ex-
Refer to the operating instructions Non-observance of safety directions and symbols may perts sufficiently informed through careful study of the
for example entail the following: Failure of important operating instructions. The accident prevention regula-
functions of the equipment/plant; failure of prescribed tions must be observed. All work on the equipment must
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic methods for maintenance and repair; danger to persons be done when it is not operational and ideally electrically
safety precautions should always be followed, including the through electrical, mechanical and chemical effects; dan- isolated. Ensure all power sources and accessories (e.g.
following: ger to the environment because of leakage of hazardous float switch) are disconnected when working on the sys-
material; danger of damage to equipment and buildings. tem. Follow all appropriate electrical codes. There are
WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury, do no user-serviceable parts inside the motor or the con-
not permit children to use this product un- ƒƒ Safety-oriented operation – The safety directions troller. The sequence for shutting the equipment down is
less they are closely supervised at all
contained in the manual, existing national regulations for described in the manual and must be strictly observed.
times.
the prevention of accidents as well as internal guidelines Pumps or pump units handling hazardous liquids must
WARNING – The appliance is not to be and safety-regulations for the operator and user must be be decontaminated. Immediately upon completion of
used by persons (including children) with observed at all times. the work, all safety and protective equipment must be
reduced physical, sensory or mental capa- restored and activated. Before restarting the equipment,
bilities, or lack of experience and knowl- ƒƒ General safety directions for the operator/user – all points contained in chapter “Initial start-up” must be
edge, unless they are instructed and close- If hot or cold equipment parts pose a danger then they observed.
ly supervised. must be protected by the operator/user against contact
with people. Protective covers for moving parts (e.g. cou-

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 ƒƒ Authorized changes and manufacturing of spare Specifications
parts – Any conversion of or changes to the equipment
Product name PowerPack PP150 PowerPack PP200
may only be undertaken after consulting the manufac-
turer. Original spare parts and accessories authorized by Item no. 19-004260 19-004240 19-004270 19-004250
the manufacturer guarantee operational safety. Using Pump System PS2-150 PS2-200
non-authorized parts may void any liability on part of the AC input
manufacturer. There are no user-serviceable parts inside Nominal
the motor or the controller. voltage 120 V AC 240 V AC 120 V AC 240 V AC
max. current 10 A 6A 10 A 6A
ƒƒ Unauthorized operation – The operational safety of
frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz
the equipment delivered is only guaranteed if the equip-
Plug NEMA 5-15 CEE 7/7 NEMA 5-15 CEE 7/7
ment is used in accordance with the directions contained
in this manual. Limits stated in the data sheets may not DC output
be exceeded under any circumstances. max. voltage 24 V DC 24 V DC 48 V DC 48 V DC
max. current 19.0 A 19.0 A 10.0 A 10.0 A

RETAIN THESE DC Disconnect Switch

• Enclosure: steel, gasket-sealed, indoor-use, hinged
INSTRUCTIONS •
front cover with key-lock
Enclosure class: IP22 Every solar pump system must be equipped with a properly

FOR FUTURE USE! •

•
Ambient temperature: max. 45°C / 113°F
PV cable length 2 m, with MC4 plugs
sized DC disconnect switch. The switch must be installed
between the PV generator and PowerPack. It must meet the
• Main supply AC input cable length 2 m, pre-connect- following requirements:
ed grid main supply plugs

The PowerPack PP150 and PP200 is an AC/DC con-  minimum rating according to “Table 1: Minimum DC
verter which supplies PS2-150 and PS2-200 pump Dimensions/ Weight disconnect rating” on page 3
systems with backup power from a mains supply.  continuous current rating according to maximum cur-
Packaging dimensions: rent of the connected PV generator or higher
390 × 270 × 160 mm / 15.4 × 10.6 × 6.3 in  the switch must be rated for DC current, not AC

Application Total weight: A PV disconnect switch matching all requirements above

6,4 kg / 14 lbs can be purchased from LORENTZ.
The Problem
Some solar pumps may not provide sufficient flow under all CAUTION – The use of a properly sized
conditions, especially in unusually cloudy weather or when disconnect switch is an important safety
sufficient storage cannot be provided. Warranty measure and obligatory for a professional
installation of a solar pump system.
The Solution Warranted to be free from defects in material and work-
The LORENTZ PowerPack PP150 and PP200 allow the pump manship for TWO YEARS from date of purchase. Table 1: Minimum DC disconnect rating
to be powered by an AC mains supply.*
Controller Min. DC disconnect switch rating
As soon as backup power is required the PowerPack can be
switched on and supply the pump from the auxiliary power PS2-150 50V DC
source. The changeover from solar is done automatically af-
ter switching on the power supply for the PowerPack. PS2-200 100V DC

For a scheduled use of the PowerPack (e.g. to extend pump-

ing time) a seperate (time) switch can be used to control
the power supply to the PowerPack. If the auxiliary power
source is switched off again the PowerPack automatically
returns to solar-direct operation.

*Running the pump with PowerPack 150/200 AC will reduce the maximum speed of the pump.

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All specifications and information are given with good intent, errors are possible and products may be subject to change without notice. Pictures may Sun. Water. Life.
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 Installation Wiring

WARNING – This device is to be installed, WARNING – Beware of high voltage!

PV Minus
PP Minus

PV Plus

PP Plus
connected and serviced by qualified per- Electric shock hazard! Hazardous electrici-
sonnel only. Ensure all power sources are ty may be present and can shock, burn, or
disconnected when making connections to cause death! Authorised, qualified person- i i i i
this unit. Follow all appropriate electrical nel only!
codes. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside. CAUTION – The PowerPack should only be
connected to power after correct wiring or
WARNING – The PowerPack must be pro- the controller might get damaged.
tected from solar heat, especially direct
mid-day sun. Mount it in the shade. If CAUTION – Do not connect any electrical
there is no shady location, make a shade load to the PV generator other than the
from sheet metal. Allow free air circulation LORENTZ pump controller and PowerPack.
around the cooling fins on the back of the Connection of a battery charger, active so-
enclosure. lar tracker controller, electric fence charg-
er, or other load simultaneously with LOR-
WARNING – The PowerPack must be ENTZ PS2 systems may interfere with the
switched OFF while it is being wired to the controller and prevent proper operation.
solar pump controller, or controller dam-
i i

Controller

Controller
age may result. Never connect it while it CAUTION – Measure the voltage before

Minus

Plus
is “hot”. connecting power to the PowerPack. Volt-
age (open circuit) must not exceed the
Mounting max. DC input of 50 V DC for PS2-150 and
100 V DC for PS2-200. Depending on the
Mount the PowerPack close to the pump controller, in a model, AC input must not exceed 120 V AC
vertical position. Cover the unit from direct rainfall. You will or, respectively 240 V AC. Operation
find four mounting brackets in a plastic bag inside the en-
closure (see figure 1 and 2). Wiring Connect the AC power source and switch on the PowerPack
AFTER it has been connected to the pump controller. When
Fig. 1: PP150/200 fixation pattern
All wires must be #15 AWG (1.5 mm2) or larger. the controller and the PowerPack are switched on, the Sys-
tem ON light should flash on the controller and the pump
The PowerPack will be grounded via the socket of the AC should start. When the PowerPack is switched OFF (or its AC
input. It is prohibited to run a PowerPack on sockets with- source disconnected), the solar array will remain connected.
out grounding. When the pump is running on solar and the PowerPack is
switched ON or OFF, the sudden transition may “surprise”
Choose one hole per edge
Solar Power the pump controller and cause the pump to stop. This is not
Use fixation brackets for
wall installation Connect the MC4 connector as shown in below picture. a fault. It will restart automatically in about 2 minutes.

If the AC power source is from the utility line (not a genera-

tor), it is best to switch OFF the PowerPack or its AC supply
when it is not needed. Otherwise, the PowerPack will draw
a little amount of standby power all the time.

Fig. 2: Fixing the mounting brackets

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All specifications and information are given with good intent, errors are possible and products may be subject to change without notice. Pictures may Sun. Water. Life.
180315

differ from actual products depending on local market requirements and regulations.