[RE-wrenches] SMA SB240 - Multigate Required

[markf at berkeleysolar.com]

Folks,

The SMA installation manual is clear that the Multigate is an integral
part of the micorinverter system and must be installed with the
microinverters. It is clear that the Multigate is required to meter and
monitor the microinverter system.

I would never advocate that anyone attempt to deviate from these
manufacture instructions. However, I wonder if anyone has incidentally,
momentarily, bypassed the connection through the Multigate and if so, did
they observe whether or not the microinverters happened to export power to
the AC system in this configuration?

Mark