[RE-wrenches] TL inverter with long DC Feeder
Jerry Shafer
jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com
Mon Oct 6 19:02:45 PDT 2014
As i read the thread you say TL which TL SMA, AE ect. They have defferent
dc input designs
On Oct 6, 2014 12:21 PM, "jay peltz" <jay at asis.com> wrote:
> I do believe the outback and midnite combiners have a lock hole to prevent
> exactly your concern.
> unauthorized access.
>
> jay
>
> peltz power
> On Oct 6, 2014, at 11:40 AM, William Miller wrote:
>
> Wrenches:
>
> We are getting up to speed on using transformer-less inverters. I have
> advocated long for the additional safety offered by these inverters but I
> am realizing the trade-offs with the new technology: The implementation
> gets more complicated with the requirement for PV wire, OCPD and
> disconnecting means for plus and minus and plus providing Arc Flash rated
> equipment.
>
> I am currently designing a system that will locate the PV about 400 feet
> from the residence. The system will utilize 2 Solectria 5200 watt
> inverters at the residence. I would like to provide disconnecting means
> for the 4 strings at the array, in case of any needed service or
> excavating. Preferably I’d like the disconnecting means to be deployable
> by a lay person (i.e. the gardener).
>
> Finding an 8 pole, arc flash, 600 VDC rated disconnect is not easy. I
> could install an Outback 8 circuit combiner with 8 touch-safe fuse
> holders. The new combiners have had dead-fronts for a while now. The
> gardener needs only to have a Philips screw driver to open this cover. Any
> better ideas out there?
>
> Thanks,
>
> William
>
>
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