Connecting the PV Array

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NOTICE

Destruction of the inverter due to overvoltage

If the open-circuit voltage of the PV modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of the inverter, the inverter can be destroyed due to overvoltage.

  1. If the open-circuit voltage of the PV modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of the inverter, do not connect any strings to the inverter and check the design of the PV system.

NOTICE

Destruction of the measuring device due to overvoltage

  1. Only use measuring devices with a DC input voltage range of 1,000 V or higher.

NOTICE

Damage to the DC connectors due to the use of contact cleaner of other cleaning agents

Some contact cleaners or other cleaning agents may contain substances that decompose the plastic of the DC connectors.

  1. Do not use contact cleaners or other cleaning agents for cleaning the DC connectors.

Procedure:

  1. Ensure that the circuit breaker is switched off and that it cannot be reconnected.
  2. If an additional DC load-break switch is available, switch off the DC load-break switch and secure against reconnection.
  3. If the ESS is installed and plugged in, remove the ESS.
  4. Ensure that there is no ground fault in the PV array (see service manual at www.SMA-Solar.com).
  5. Check whether the DC connectors have the correct polarity.

    6. If the DC connector is equipped with a DC cable of the wrong polarity, the DC connector must be assembled again. The DC cable must always have the same polarity as the DC connector.

  6. Ensure that the open-circuit voltage of the PV array does not exceed the maximum input voltage.
  7. Connect the assembled DC connectors to the inverter.
  8. The DC connectors snap into place.
  9. Ensure that all DC connectors are securely in place.

  10. NOTICE

    Damage to the inverter due to moisture ingress

    The inverter is only properly sealed when all unused DC inputs are closed with DC connectors and sealing plugs.

    1. Do not insert the sealing plugs directly into the DC inputs on the inverter.
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    2. For unused DC connectors, push down the clamping bracket and push the swivel nut up to the thread.
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    3. Insert the sealing plug into the DC connector.
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    4. Tighten the DC connector (torque: 2 Nm).
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    5. Insert the DC connectors with sealing plugs into the corresponding DC inputs on the inverter.
    6. The DC connectors snap into place.
    7. Ensure that all DC connectors with sealing plugs are securely in place.
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