ABB TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD

TRACKSO INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR ABB TRIO-20.0-27.6-TL-OUTD
Brand: ABB
Type: Solar On Grid String Inverter
Models: TRIO-20.0-27.6-TL-OUTD
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Figure A1 – ABB Inverter Communication Card
Connection Steps:
1. Open the bottom of the Inverter as shown in Figure A1 using Star Key.
2. Locate the Communication Board inside the DC Wiring Box as shown in Figure A2.
3. Please ensure you have female 12 pin connector to connect wires & plug in to the board.
4. Connect the TrackSo IoT gateway to any one of the RS-485 ports as shown in Table AT1.
Figure A2 – ABB connection with TrackSo IoT Gateway
Table AT1 – ABB RS485 chip connections
with TrackSo IoT Gateway
ABB Pin No.
& Assignment
TrackSo Pin No.
& Assignment
1
RS-485
Port 1
PMU – T/R
4
RS485-
2
PMU + T/R
3
RS485+
7
RS-485
Port 2
PMU – T/R
8
PMU + T/R

ABB TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD Specifications

General

Model	TRIO-20.0-TL-OUTD
Type	String Inverter
Rated Output Power	20 kW
Max. DC Power	22 kW
Max. DC Voltage	1000 V
AC Voltage	400 V
Number of MPPT Trackers	2
Enclosure Rating	IP65
Operating Temperature Range	-25 °C to +60 °C
Cooling Method	Natural Convection
AC Voltage Range	480 V
Frequency Range	50 Hz / 60 Hz
MPPT Range	200 V - 800 V

Summary

Connection Diagram and Steps

ABB Inverter Communication Card

Details of the ABB inverter's communication card, referenced in connection steps.

TrackSo IoT Gateway Connection

Diagram illustrating ABB inverter connection with the TrackSo IoT gateway.

RS485 Chip Connections

Table detailing ABB RS485 chip connections with the TrackSo IoT gateway.

TrackSo IoT Gateway Configuration

Setting Baud Rate

Procedure to set the baud rate for the inverter's RS485 communication.

Setting Inverter ID

Assigning unique inverter IDs for proper RS485 network identification.

Setting Date and Time

Configuring the correct date and time on the inverter for accurate statistics.

Setting Communication Protocol

Selecting the Modbus RTU communication protocol for the inverter.

Communication Card Settings

Single Inverter Termination

Activating RS-485 termination resistance for a single inverter connection.

Multiple Inverter Termination

Configuring RS-485 termination resistance for multiple inverters in a daisy chain.

TrackSo IoT Gateway Operation

LED Status Indicators

Description of LED lights on the TrackSo IoT gateway and their meanings.

Network Status Check

Checking the GSM network status via SMS command and web interface.

Verifying Data Ingestion

Confirming data status ('Receiving') on the TrackSo web platform.

Event Ingestion Logs

Reviewing event ingestion logs for troubleshooting data transfer issues.