Rapid Shutdown Equipment

The inverter is listed as PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment (PVRSE) according to UL 1741.

All DC inputs and AC outputs of this product comply with photovoltaic rapid shutdown requirements for controlled conductors outside the array.

A complete PV Rapid Shutdown System (PVRSS) consists of the PV or hybrid inverter, the PV module switches, and a rapid shutdown initiator. The Rapid Shutdown initiation device serves to initiate a rapid shutdown. The PV Rapid Shutdown System must limit the DC conductors to < 30 V within 30 seconds.

NOTICE - The inverter's Rapid Shutdown function can be initiated if the inverter is disconnected from the AC grid voltage, for example, by opening the main PV system AC disconnect. The AC disconnect that serves as the Rapid Shutdown initiation device must be readily accessible and clearly marked in accordance with National Electrical Code^®. The Rapid Shutdown status of the PV system will be indicated by the On/Off (Closed/Open) position of this AC disconnect. The Off (Open) position indicates that a rapid shutdown has been initiated.

If PV array disconnect switches compliant with the SunSpec communication signal for Rapid Shutdown systems are installed, the inverter can transmit a SunSpec-compliant "permission to operate" signal to them via its DC input conductors. When a rapid shutdown is initiated, the inverter will stop transmitting the SunSpec signal. When the SunSpec signal is not being received, the PV array disconnect switches are responsible for reducing line voltages within the PV array in accordance with National Electrical Code^®. In the event of a rapid shutdown via the SunSpec communication signal, it is important that all PV modules connected to the inverter are always equipped with SunSpec-compliant PV array disconnect switches, otherwise the inverter cannot start feed-in operation. For reliable discharge of the DC connection conductors, it is necessary for the sum of the standby voltages of all PV array disconnect switches of a string to be > 3.6 V and < 30 V. In addition, the recommended total length of all DC lines of a string should not exceed 80 m (260 ft). The total length defines the length of the entire string wiring including the connection cable of the PV module switch in the string (measured from the positive DC terminal to the negative DC terminal of the inverter).

The rapid shutdown system can also be equipped with PV module switches, which initiate the rapid shutdown in response to an AC power outage or by other means. In these cases, it must be ensured that the PV system Rapid Shutdown initiation device initiates a rapid shutdown of the PV array devices at the same time that the inverter is disconnected from grid voltage.

The PV array disconnect switches must disconnect the PV array from the inverter within a maximum of 15 seconds after Rapid Shutdown initiation.

The inverter is capable of grid support operation where in case of a power failure or by activating the AC disconnect, the inverter remains connected to the utility grid for a defined ride-through time and waits for voltage recovery. If the grid voltage does not recover within the defined ride-through time, the inverter disconnects from the grid and a rapid shutdown is initiated.

The Rapid Shutdown function is enabled by default. The Rapid Shutdown function should only be enabled when PV array disconnect switches have been installed within the PV array or between the PV array and the inverter. The Rapid Shutdown function can be enabled during or after inverter commissioning via the user interface or the SMA 360° app by selecting the operating mode suitable for the PV array disconnect switches. If the Rapid Shutdown function is enabled and no PV array disconnect switches are installed, the inverter cannot discharge the connected DC input conductors during a rapid shutdown. As a result, the inverter can be damaged.

WARNING - THIS PV RAPID SHUTDOWN EQUIPMENT DOES NOT PERFORM ALL OF THE FUNCTIONS OF A COMPLETE PV RAPID SHUTDOWN SYSTEM. THIS PV RAPID SHUTDOWN EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT TO FORM A COMPLETE PV RAPID SHUTDOWN SYSTEM THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC (NFPA 70) FOR CONTROLLED CONDUCTORS OUTSIDE THE ARRAY. OTHER EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN OR ON THIS PV SYSTEM MAY ADVERSLY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE PV RAPID SHUTDOWN SYSTEM. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPLETED PV SYSTEM MEETS THE RAPID SHUT DOWN FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS. THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION MANUAL.