Procedure for the Initial Installation and Commissioning of the System
The procedure for installation, electrical connection, and commissioning of the system is described in the following. It provides an overview of the steps, which must be performed in the prescribed sequence.
Procedure | See | |
|---|---|---|
Ensure that the requirements for the installation of the system components are fulfilled. | Manuals of the system components | |
Install rapid shutdown devices at the PV modules. | Manual for the rapid shutdown devices | |
Mount the inverter. | Manual of the inverter | |
Mount SMA Backup Start. | Manual for SMA Backup Start | |
Mount the backup solution SMA Backup Select or switch and socket for SMA Backup Secure. | Manual of SMA Backup Select or manual of switch and socket | |
Mount the energy meter. | Manual for the energy meter | |
Mount the battery. | Manual for the battery | |
Ensure that the requirements for the electrical connection are fulfilled. | Manuals of the system components | |
Connect the utility grid along with signal and power cables for backup operation. | Manual of the inverter | |
Connect the inverter to the backup solution. | Manual of the backup solution | |
Connect backup loads to the backup solution. | Manual of the backup solution | |
Connect the network cables to the router and other inverters to the inverter. | Manual of the inverter | |
Connect the energy meter to the inverter via Ethernet. | Manual of the inverter | |
Connect the data cables of the battery. | Manual of the inverter | |
Connect the rapid shutdown initiator. | Manual of the inverter | |
Connect to the multifunction relay (optional). | Manual of the inverter | |
Connect the PV modules to the inverter. | Manual of the inverter | |
Connect the battery power cables. | Manual of the inverter | |
Connect the additional grounding to the inverter. | Manual of the inverter | |
Commission the system. | Manual of the inverter | |
Make additional settings. | Manual of the inverter | |
Test backup operation. | Manual of the inverter | |