[RE-wrenches] Radian GSLC

[Drake]

The Remote Operating Circuit Breakers failed.

At 11:05 AM 5/13/2016, you wrote:
>Hi Drake,
>
>Are you saying that the  relays have failed or the breakers?
>
>Jay
>Peltz power.
>
>
>On May 13, 2016, at 7:37 AM, Drake 
><<mailto:drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org>drake.chamberlin at redwoodalliance.org> 
>wrote:
>
>>William and Wrenches,
>>
>>The lack of room in the GSLC becomes much worse 
>>when using the factory installed AC coupling 
>>"solution" using the Remote Operated Circuit 
>>Breaker or ROCB. This takes up 3 breaker spaces 
>>plus puts two relays under the breaker column. 
>>I had to change out the ROCB twice in the one system I installed.
>>
>>The ROCB "solution" takes AC coupling, which is 
>>essentially straight forward and complicates it 
>>exponentially. Plus the ROCB itself is prone to 
>>failure, which could ruin a set of batteries. 
>>There are numerous other serious problems with 
>>their approach. With "solutions" like this one, who needs problems!
>>
>>Drake
>>
>>At 02:52 PM 5/12/2016, you wrote:
>>>Wrenches:
>>>Â
>>>The recent topic about bypass connections for 
>>>the Radian is a very pertinent issue for 
>>>anyone designing a Radian system.  The 
>>>problem is exacerbated by what I perceive is 
>>>one poor design aspect of the GSLC cabinet.Â
>>>Â
>>>I generally like the Radian series, including 
>>>the GSLC.  I do find it puzzling that 
>>>installers are expected to make connections to 
>>>the rear of panel mount circuit 
>>>breakers.  This has to be done blind and in 
>>>very tight quarters.  This is further 
>>>complicated by the expectation that one will 
>>>install AC and DC circuit breakers in the same panel.
>>>Â
>>>We have tried leaving slack on the leads so 
>>>the panel can be rotated, but that leaves more 
>>>lead length than the cabinet will handle.Â
>>>Â
>>>Our solution is to move all AC breakers out of 
>>>the GSLC and into adjacent, off-the-shelf load centers.Â
>>>Â
>>>We put the minimum PV breakers in the panel, 
>>>located at the top for maximum latitude on 
>>>tilting the panel out for access.  We also 
>>>pre-install the breakers in the panel in a 
>>>bench vise with extra lead length and install 
>>>the panel as a unit, hopefully never requiring access to the rear again.
>>>Â
>>>I applaud the GSLC as a decent product, but it 
>>>does need improvement in this area.
>>>Â
>>>Sincerely,
>>>Â
>>>William Miller
>>>Â
>>>Â
>>>Gradient Cap_mini
>>>
>>>Lic 773985
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>>>805-438-5600
>>>Â
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