PV-1 EOR: #59180 ALLEN GEZELMAN P.E. 16502 HANNA RD. … · nec version 2014 nec (nfpa 70) fire...

DIRECTORY OF PAGESPV-1 PROJECT SUMMARYPV-2 SITE PLANPV-3 SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAMPV-4 SAFETY LABELSPV-5.1 ATTACHMENT PLAN 5.1PV-5.2 ATTACHMENT PLAN 5.2PV-6 ATTACHMENT DETAILS

APPE

NDIX

ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONSMODULE DATASHEETINVERTER DATASHEETMOUNTING SYSTEM DATASHEETMOUNTING SYSTEM ENGINEERING LETTERUL 1703 CLASS A FIRE CERTIFICATIONANCHOR DATASHEET

PROJECT DETAILSPROPERTY OWNER STEPHEN J PERSA

PROPERTY ADDRESS 2648 GRAND LAKESIDE DR, PALMHARBOR, FL 34684 US

ASSESSOR'S PARCELNUMBER 19-27-16-32750-000-0710

ZONING RESIDENTIALUSE AND OCCUPANCYCLASSIFICATION

ONE- OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGGROUP (GROUP R3)

PERMITTINGAUTHORITY COUNTY OF PINELLAS

UTILITY COMPANY PROGRESS ENERGY FLORIDA INCMETER SERIAL NUMBERNEC VERSION 2014 NEC (NFPA 70)FIRE CODE 2015 NFPA 1

CONTRACTOR INFORMATIONCOMPANY TAMPA BAY SOLARLICENSE NUMBER #56923 (CVC)ADDRESS 625 ONTARIO AVE, TAMPA, FL 33629PHONE NUMBER (813) 398-3687CONTRACTORSIGNATURE

SCOPE OF WORKTHIS PROJECT INVOLVES THE INSTALLATION OF SOLARPANELS. THE SOLAR PANELS WILL BE RACKED USING APREENGINEERED RACKING SYSTEM. THE RACKED MODULESWILL BE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH DC TO AC POWERINVERTERS AND INTERCONNECTED TO THE LOCAL UTILITYUSING MEANS AND METHODS CONSISTENT WITH THE RULESENFORCED BY THE LOCAL UTILITY AND PERMITTINGJURISDICTION.

THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR THE PURPOSE OFDESCRIBING THE DESIGN OF A PROPOSED PHOTOVOLTAICPOWER SYSTEM WITH ENOUGH DETAIL TO DEMONSTRATECOMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.THE DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE RELIED UPON AS ASUBSTITUTE FOR FOLLOWING MANUFACTURER INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL EQUIPMENT INACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS ANDNOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE INTERPRETED IN AWAY THAT OVERRIDES THEM. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLEFOR VERIFICATION OF ALL CONDITIONS, DIMENSIONS, ANDDETAILS IN THIS DOCUMENT.

SYSTEM DETAILS

DESCRIPTIONNEW GRID-INTERACTIVEPHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH NOBATTERY STORAGE

DC RATING OF SYSTEM 8,100WAC RATING OF SYSTEM 7,680WAC OUTPUT CURRENT 32.0AINVERTER(S) 1 X SMA SB 7.7-1SP-US-40MODULE SOLAR WORLD SW 300 MONO BLACK

ARRAY WIRING (1) STRING OF 13 (MPPT #1)(1) STRING OF 14 (MPPT #2)

INTERCONNECTION DETAILSPOINT OF CONNECTION NEW LOAD SIDE AC CONNECTION

PER NEC ARTICLE 705.12(D)UTILITY SERVICE 120/240V 1Φ

ELECTRICAL PANELMAIN SERVICE PANEL W/BOTTOM-FED 200A BUSBAR, 200A MAINBREAKER

SITE DETAILSASHRAE EXTREME LOW 1°C (34°F)ASHRAE 2% HIGH 34°C (93°F)CLIMATE DATA SOURCE ST. PETERSBURG CLEAR (KSPG)WIND SPEED 150 MPH (ASCE7-10)RISK CATEGORY IIWIND EXPOSURECATEGORY B

GROUND SNOW LOAD

0420.TBS

GRID

-TIE

D SO

LAR

POW

ER S

YSTE

M

2648

GRA

ND LA

KESI

DE D

RPA

LM H

ARBO

R, F

L 346

84AP

N: 19

-27-

16-3

2750

-000

-071

0

PROJECTSUMMARY

PROJECT ID: 83937DATE: 3/15/18

CREATED BY: S.B.CHECKED BY:

REVISIONS

PV-1

SB

Snapshot

SB

Text Box

EOR: #59180 ALLEN GEZELMAN P.E. 16502 HANNA RD. LUTZ, FL 33549

SB

Snapshot

SB

Text Box

NOT APPLICABLE

SB

Text Box

NOT APPLICABLE

GENERAL NOTES

1EQUIPMENT LIKELY TO BE WORKED UPON WHILEENERGIZED SHALL BE INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS THATSATISFY MINIMUM WORKING CLEARANCES PER NEC110.26.

2 CONTRACTOR SHALL USE ONLY COMPONENTS LISTEDBY A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORYFOR THE INTENDED USE.

3CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FURNISHING ALLRELATED EQUIPMENT, CABLES, ADDITIONAL CONDUITS,BOXES, RACEWAYS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIESNECESSARY FOR A COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL PVSYSTEM.

4THE SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH NEC ARTICLE 690,ALL MANUFACTURERS LISTING AND INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS, AND THE RELEVANT CODES ASSPECIFIED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION'S(AHJ) APPLICABLE CODES.

5WHERE DC PV SOURCE OR DC PV OUTPUT CIRCUITSARE RUN INSIDE THE BUILDING, THEY SHALL BECONTAINED IN METAL RACEWAYS, TYPE MC METAL-CLAD CABLE, OR METAL ENCLOSURES FROM THE POINTOF PENETRATION INTO THE BUILDING TO THE FIRSTREADILY ACCESSIBLE DISCONNECTING MEANS, PERNEC 690.31(G).

SITE NOTES(E) METER, OUTDOOR

(E) MAIN SERVICE PANEL, OUTDOOR

(N) INVERTER (I1), INDOOR

(N) DISCONNECT (SW1), OUTDOOR

(N) PROPOSED ROOF-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAICARRAY. 5:12 (23°) SLOPED ROOF, 14 PV MODULES(BLACK FRAME), 90° AZIMUTH

(N) RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICE (RS1), OUTDOOR

(N) PROPOSED ROOF-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAICARRAY. 5:12 (23°) SLOPED ROOF, 13 PV MODULES(BLACK FRAME), 181° AZIMUTH

0420.TBS

GRID

-TIE

D SO

LAR

POW

ER S

YSTE

M

2648

GRA

ND LA

KESI

DE D

RPA

LM H

ARBO

R, F

L 346

84AP

N: 19

-27-

16-3

2750

-000

-071

0

SITE PLANPROJECT ID: 83937

DATE: 3/15/18CREATED BY: S.B.CHECKED BY:

REVISIONS

PV-2

SB

Snapshot

SB

Snapshot

SB

Text Box


SB

Snapshot

PV MODULE

14 INSTRING

13 INSTRING

PM1-27300W

1

1 2

RAPID SHUTDOWNDEVICES

2

RS1-2 3

INVERTERI1 7,680W

5

4 5

UTILITY DISCONNECT

SW160A

6

LOADS

KWHR

TO UTILITY

MAIN SERVICE PANEL

UTILITY METERAC

GEC

240/120V 1ɸ, 3W200A BUSBAR (BOTTOM-FED)200A MAIN BREAKER

MAIN200A

CB140A

(S/N: )

6

MODULESREF. QTY. MAKE AND MODEL PMAX PTC ISC IMP VOC VMP TEMP. COEFF. OF VOC FUSE RATING

PM1-27 27 SOLAR WORLD SW 300 MONO BLACK 300W 273W 9.83A 9.31A 40.0V 32.6V -0.116V/°C (-0.29%/°C) 25A

INVERTERSREF. QTY

. MAKE AND MODEL AC VOLTAGE GROUND MAX OCPD RATING RATED POWER MAX OUTPUT CURRENT MAX INPUT CURRENT MAX INPUT VOLTAGE CEC WEIGHTED EFFICIENCY

I1 1 SMA SB7.7-1SP-US-40 (240VAC) 240V FLOATING 50A 7,680W 32.0A 30.0A 600V 96.5%

RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICESREF. QTY. MAKE AND MODEL MAX. INPUT CURRENT (CONTINUOUS) MAX. RATED VOLTAGE

RS1-2 2 TBD 30A 600VDC

DISCONNECTSREF. QTY. MAKE AND MODEL RATED CURRENT MAX RATED VOLTAGESW1 1 SQUARE D DU222RB OR EQUIV. 60A 240VAC

OCPDSREF. QTY. RATED CURRENT MAX VOLTAGECB1 1 40A 240VAC

SYSTEM SUMMARYMPPT #1 MPPT #2

MODULES IN SERIES 13 14ARRAY VMP 423.8V 456.4VARRAY IMP 9.3A 9.3AARRAY MAX VOC 556.2V 599VARRAY ISC 9.8A 9.8AARRAY STC POWER 8,100WARRAY PTC POWER 7,374WMAX AC CURRENT 32AMAX AC POWER 7,680WDERATED (CEC) AC POWER 7,116W

NOTESUNGROUNDED SYSTEM DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COLOR-CODED AS FOLLOWS. DC POSITIVE SHALL BE RED(OR MARKED RED) AND DC NEGATIVE SHALL BE BLACK (OR MARKED BLACK)

1

MAX DC VOLTAGE OF ARRAY IS EXPECTED TO BE 599.0V AT 1°C ((1°C - 25°C) X -0.116V/C + 40V) X 14 = 599.0V).2

RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICES COMPLIANT WITH REQUIREMENTS AS PER NEC 690.12. CONTRACTOR SHALLINSTALL DEVICE(S) AT LOCATIONS SUCH THAT PV SOURCE CIRCUITS CONDUCTORS MORE THAN 5 FEET INSIDEA BUILDING OR MORE THAN 10 FEET FROM AN ARRAY WILL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 30V AND 240W WITHIN10 SECONDS OF RAPID-SHUTDOWN INITIATION.

3

THE SMA INVERTER IS NON-ISOLATED. NEITHER THE NEGATIVE NOR POSITIVE CONDUCTOR IS GROUNDED ANDTHEREFORE NO DC GEC IS REQUIRED.

4

INTEGRATED DC DISCONNECT IS PROVIDED WITH INVERTER. DISCONNECT IS LISTED FOR USE WITH SMA UL1741 LISTED STRING INVERTERS.

5

PV SYSTEM POINT-OF-CONNECTION IS ON THE LOAD SIDE OF SERVICE DISCONNECT. OUTPUT IS BACKFEDTHROUGH BREAKER IN MAIN PANEL.

6

CONDUCTOR AND CONDUIT SCHEDULE W/ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS

ID TYPICAL CONDUCTOR CONDUITCURRENT-CARRYING CONDUCTORS IN

CONDUITOCPD EGC TEMP. CORR.

FACTORCONDUIT FILL

FACTORCONT.

CURRENTMAX. CURRENT

(125%)BASEAMP.

DERATEDAMP.

TERM. TEMP.RATING

AMP. @TERMINAL LENGTH VOLTAGE

DROP

1 1 10 AWG PV WIRE,COPPER FREE AIR N/A N/A 6 AWG BARE,

COPPER0.71 (56°C) 1.0 12.29A 15.36A 55A 39.05A 75°C 50A 85FT 0.49%

2 1 8 AWG THWN-2,COPPER

0.5" DIA. FLEXIBLESTEEL 2 N/A 10 AWG THWN-2,


3 1 10 AWG PV WIRE,COPPER FREE AIR N/A N/A 6 AWG BARE,


4 1 10 AWG THWN-2,COPPER

0.5" DIA. FLEXIBLESTEEL 2 N/A 10 AWG THWN-2,


5 1 8 AWG THWN-2,COPPER 0.5" DIA. LFMC 2 N/A 10 AWG THWN-2,

COPPER0.96 (34°C) 1.0 32A 40A 55A 52.8A 60°C 40A 20FT 0.42%

6 1 8 AWG THWN-2,COPPER 0.5" DIA. LFMC 2 40A 10 AWG THWN-2,

COPPER0.96 (34°C) 1.0 32A 40A 55A 52.8A 75°C 50A 29FT 0.6%

REVISIONS

PROJECT ID:

CREATED BY:CHECKED BY:

DATE:

SCALE:

GRID

-TIED

SOLA

R PO

WER

SYST

EM

APN:

19-27

-16-32

750-0

00-07

10

PALM

HAR

BOR,

FL 34

684

NTSSINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM

PV-31

PV-3

0420.TBS

03/15/18

S.B.

83937

SINGLE-LINEDIAGRAM

2648

GRA

ND LA

KESID

E DR

THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESCRIBING THE DESIGN OF A PROPOSED PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEM WITH ENOUGH DETAIL TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS. THE DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SUBSTITUTE FORFOLLOWING MANUFACTURER INSTALLATION MANUALS. INSTALLER SHALL INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER INSTALLATION MANUALS. NOTHING IN THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE INTERPRETED IN A WAY THAT OVERRIDES THE INSTRUCTIONS IN MANUFACTURER INSTALLATION MANUALS.

GROUNDING NOTES1 ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROPERLY GROUNDED PER THE

REQUIREMENTS OF NEC ARTICLES 250 & 690

2

PV MODULES SHALL BE GROUNDED TO MOUNTING RAILSUSING MODULE LUGS OR RACKING INTEGRATEDGROUNDING CLAMPS AS ALLOWED BY LOCAL JURISDICTION.ALL OTHER EXPOSED METAL PARTS SHALL BE GROUNDEDUSING UL-LISTED LAY-IN LUGS.

3 GROUNDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE LISTED FORTHEIR PURPOSE

4

IF THE EXISTING MAIN SERVICE PANEL DOES NOT HAVE AVERIFIABLE GROUNDING ELECTRODE, IT IS THECONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO INSTALL ASUPPLEMENTAL GROUNDING ELECTRODE.

5AC SYSTEM GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR (GEC)SHALL BE A MINIMUM SIZE #8AWG WHEN INSULATED, #6AWGIF BARE WIRE.

6

EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE SIZEDACCORDING TO NEC ARTICLE 690.45, AND BE A MINIMUM OF#10AWG WHEN NOT EXPOSED TO DAMAGE, AND #6AWGSHALL BE USED WHEN EXPOSED TO DAMAGE

7GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS, IF INSULATED,SHALL BE COLOR CODED GREEN, OR MARKED GREEN IF#4AWG OR LARGER

SB

Snapshot

SB

Text Box


SB

Snapshot

DC RACEWAYS

RS1 - RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICE(MODEL NOT SPECIFIED)

RS2 - RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICE(MODEL NOT SPECIFIED)

I1 - INVERTER(SMA SB 7.7-1SP-US-40)

SW1 - DISCONNECT(SQUARE D DU222RB)

MSP(MODEL NOT SPECIFIED)

SEE NOTE NO. 5 (DC RACEWAYS)

WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE

NEC ARTICLE 690.31(G)(3) AND IFC 605.11.1

AT EACH DISCONNECTING MEANS FORPHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT (RS1, RS2, I1)

! WARNING ! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT TOUCHTERMINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND

LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPENPOSITION.

NEC ARTICLE 690.17(4)

AT EACH DEVICE WHERE ENERGIZED,UNGROUNDED CIRCUITS MAY BE EXPOSEDDURING SERVICE. (RS1, RS2, I1)

! WARNING ! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. THE DC

CONDUCTORS OF THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMARE UNGROUNDED AND MAY BE ENERGIZED.

NEC ARTICLE 690.35(F)

POINT-OF-INTERCONNECTION OR AT MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT (MSP)

! CAUTION ! POWER TO THIS BUILDING IS ALSO FROM ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAYS WITH SAFETY

DISCONNECTS AS SHOWN

NEC ARTICLE 690.56(B)

DC DISCONNECT (MPPT CHANNEL A OF I1) (I1)

RATED MPP CURRENT: 9.3ARATED MPP VOLTAGE: 424V

MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE: 599VMAX CIRCUIT CURRENT: 12.3A

NEC ARTICLE 690.53

DC DISCONNECT (MPPT CHANNEL B OF I1) (I1)

RATED MPP CURRENT: 9.3ARATED MPP VOLTAGE: 456V

MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE: 599VMAX CIRCUIT CURRENT: 12.3A

NEC ARTICLE 690.53

AC DISCONNECT (SW1, CB1 IN MSP)

MAXIMUM AC OPERATING CURRENT: 32.0AMAXIMUM AC OPERATING VOLTAGE: 240V

NEC ARTICLE 690.54

AC SOLAR DISCONNECT (SW1, CB1 IN MSP)

PHOTOVOLTAIC AC DISCONNECT

NEC ARTICLE 690.14(C)(2)

SEE NOTE NO. 6 (MSP)

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM EQUIPPEDWITH RAPID SHUTDOWN.

NEC ARTICLE 690.56(C) AND IFC 605.11.1

SOLAR BREAKER (MSP)

! WARNING ! INVERTER OUTPUT CONNECTION. DO NOTRELOCATE THIS OVERCURRENT DEVICE.

NEC 705.12(D)(2)(3)(B)

ANY AC ELECTRICAL PANEL THAT IS FED BYBOTH THE UTILITY AND THE PHOTOVOLTAICSYSTEM (MSP)

! WARNING ! DUAL POWER SOURCE. SECOND SOURCE IS

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM.

NEC 705.12(D)(4)

LABELING NOTES

1 ALL PLAQUES AND SIGNAGE REQUIRED BY 2014 NECWILL BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED.

2LABELS, WARNING(S) AND MARKING SHALL COMPLYWITH ANSI Z535.4, WHICH REQUIRES THAT DANGER,WARNING, AND CAUTION SIGNS USED THE STANDARDHEADER COLORS, HEADER TEXT, AND SAFETY ALERTSYMBOL ON EACH LABEL. THE ANSI STANDARDREQUIRES A HEADING THAT IS AT LEAST 50% TALLERTHAN THE BODY TEXT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NECARTICLE 110.21(B)

3A PERMANENT PLAQUE OR DIRECTORY SHALL BEINSTALLED PROVIDING THE LOCATION OF THE SERVICEDISCONNECTING MEANS AND THE PHOTOVOLTAICSYSTEM DISCONNECTING MEANS IF NOT IN THE SAMELOCATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH NEC 690.56(B).

4WHERE THE INVERTERS ARE REMOTELY LOCATEDFROM EACH OTHER, A DIRECTORY IN SHALL BEINSTALLED AT EACH DC PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMDISCONNECTING MEANS, AT EACH AC IS CONNECTINGMEANS, AND AT THE MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECTINGMEANS SHOWING THE LOCATION OF ALL AC AND DCPHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DISCONNECTING MEANS INTHE BUILDING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 690.4(H)

5

LABEL(S) WITH MARKING "WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAICPOWER SOURCE" SHALL BE LOCATED EVERY 10 FEETOF EACH DC RACEWAY AND WITHIN ONE FOOT OFEVERY TURN OR BEND AND WITHIN ONE FOOT ABOVEAND BELOW ALL PENETRATIONS OF ROOF/CEILINGASSEMBLIES, WALLS AND BARRIERS.

THE LABEL SHALL HAVE 3/8” TALL LETTERS AND BEREFLECTIVE WITH WHITE TEXT ON A RED BACKGROUND

6LABEL(S) WITH MARKING "PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMEQUIPPEDWITH RAPID SHUTDOWN." SHALL BE LOCATED POINT-OF-INTERCONNECTION OR AT MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT

THE LABEL SHALL HAVE 3/8” TALL LETTERS AND BEREFLECTIVE WITH WHITE TEXT ON A RED BACKGROUND

0420.TBS

GRID

-TIE

D SO

LAR

POW

ER S

YSTE

M

2648

GRA

ND LA

KESI

DE D

RPA

LM H

ARBO

R, F

L 346

84AP

N: 19

-27-

16-3

2750

-000

-071

0

SAFETY LABELSPROJECT ID: 83937

DATE: 3/15/18CREATED BY: S.B.CHECKED BY:

REVISIONS

PV-4

SB

Snapshot

SB

Text Box


SB

Snapshot

Conductor, Conduit, and OCPD Sizing Validation1. Maximum System Voltage Test

1.1. SMA inverter w/27 Solar World SW 300 Mono Black (300W)s

Array Properties

Array Type String Inverter ArraySystem Description SMA inverter w/27 Solar World SW

300 Mono Black (300W)sModule SW 300 Mono Black (300W)Highest number of modules inseries in a PV Source Circuit

14

Design Low Temp. 1°CModule Voc 40VTemp. Coefficient Voc -0.116V/C

NEC Code Calculations

A. Maximum Voltage of PV SourceCircuit

598.98V

NEC Article 690.7 requires that if the PV module manufacturerprovides a temperature coefficient of open-circuit voltage, it must beused to calculate the PV array's maximum system voltage. It includesan information note recommending the use of the ASHRAE 'ExtremeAnnual Mean Minimum Design Dry Bulb Temperature' as the designlow temperature. Using these values, the module Voc (40V) willincrease to 42.78V at the design low temperature ( 1°C).(1°C - 25°C) X -0.116V/C + 40V = 42.78VThe string Voc at the design low temperature is 598.98V.42.78V X 14 = 598.98V

NEC Code Validation Tests

1. PV Source Circuit maximum Voc must notexceed 600V598.98V < 600V = true

PASS

1.2. SMA inverter w/27 Solar World SW 300 Mono Black (300W)s

Array Properties

Array Type String Inverter ArraySystem Description SMA inverter w/27 Solar World SW

300 Mono Black (300W)sModule SW 300 Mono Black (300W)Highest number of modules inseries in a PV Source Circuit

14

Design Low Temp. 1°CModule Voc 40VTemp. Coefficient Voc -0.116V/C


A. Maximum Voltage of PV SourceCircuit

598.98V

NEC Article 690.7 requires that if the PV module manufacturerprovides a temperature coefficient of open-circuit voltage, it must beused to calculate the PV array's maximum system voltage. It includesan information note recommending the use of the ASHRAE 'ExtremeAnnual Mean Minimum Design Dry Bulb Temperature' as the designlow temperature. Using these values, the module Voc (40V) willincrease to 42.78V at the design low temperature ( 1°C).(1°C - 25°C) X -0.116V/C + 40V = 42.78VThe string Voc at the design low temperature is 598.98V.42.78V X 14 = 598.98V


1. PV Source Circuit maximum Voc must notexceed 600V598.98V < 600V = true

PASS

2. Wire, Conduit, and OCPD Code Compliance Validation2.1. #1: PV Source Circuit : Series String Output to Rapid Shutdown Device

Circuit Section Properties

Conductor 10 AWG PV Wire, CopperEquipment Ground Conductor(EGC)

6 AWG Bare, Copper

OCPD(s) N/ARaceway Free AirLowest Terminal TemperatureRating

75°C

Maximum Wire Temperature 56°CPower Source Description String of 13 SW 300 Mono Black

(300W) PV modulesCurrent 9.83AVoltage 423.8VModule Series Fuse Rating 25ATotal Number of Series Strings 2


A. Continuous Current 12.29AThe continuous current for this PV source circuit is equal to the shortcircuit current of the PV module (9.83A) multiplied by 1.259.83A X 1.25 = 12.29A

B. Base Ampacity 55ABase ampacity (30°C) for a copper conductor with 90°C insulation infree air is 55A.

C. Conditions of Use Ampacity 39.05AThe temperature factor for 90°C insulation at 56°C is 0.71.The fill factor for conductors in free air is 1.The ampacity derated for Conditions of Use is the product of the BaseAmpacity (55A) multiplied by the temperature factor (0.71) and by theconduit fill factor (1).55A X 0.71 X 1 = 39.05A

D. Ampacity at Terminal Rating 50AThe lowest terminal temperature rating for this segment is 75°C.The base ampacity of this conductor at 75°C is 50A.

E. Minimum Required EGC Size 10 AWGThe smallest EGC size allowed by Table 250.122 is 10 AWG.


1. System must meet requirements for not havingseries fuse

PASS

2. Conditions of Use ampacity must be greater thanor equal to the Continuous Current39.05A >= 12.29A = true

PASS

3. Base Ampacity must be at least 125% ofContinuous Current55A > 15.36A = true

PASS

4. Base conductor ampacity at the terminaltemperature rating must exceed 125% of theContinuous Current.50A >= 12.29A X 1.25 = true

PASS

5. EGC must meet NEC requirements for minimumsize6 AWG >= 10 AWG = true

PASS

6. EGC must meet NEC requirements for physicalprotection6 AWG >= 6 AWG = true

PASS

2.2. #2: PV Source Circuit: Rapid Shutdown Device to Inverter


Conductor 8 AWG THWN-2, CopperEquipment Ground Conductor(EGC)

10 AWG THWN-2, Copper

OCPD(s) N/ARaceway 0.5" dia. Flexible SteelLowest Terminal TemperatureRating

60°C





B. Base Ampacity 55ABase ampacity (30°C) for a copper conductor with 90°C insulation inconduit is 55A.

C. Conditions of Use Ampacity 39.05AThe temperature factor for 90°C insulation at 56°C is 0.71.The fill factor for a conduit that has 2 wires is 1.The ampacity derated for Conditions of Use is the product of the BaseAmpacity (55A) multiplied by the temperature factor (0.71) and by theconduit fill factor (1).55A X 0.71 X 1 = 39.05A


E. Minimum Required EGC Size 10 AWGThe smallest EGC size allowed by Table 250.122 is 10 AWG.According to Article 690.45(A), it is not necessary to increase EGCwhen conductors are oversized for voltage drop considerations if thecircuits are PV source circuits.

F. Minimum Recommended ConduitSize

0.5" dia.

The total area of all conductors is 0.0943in². With a maximum fill rateof 0.4, the recommended conduit diameter is 0.5.

Qty Description Size Type Area Total Area

2 Conductor 8 AWG THWN-2 0.0366in² 0.0732in²

1 Equipment Ground 10 AWG THWN-2 0.0211in² 0.0211in²

3 0.0943in²

0.0943in² / 0.4 = 0.2358in² (Corresponding to a diameter of 0.5")



PASS


PASS


PASS


PASS


PASS

6. Conduit must meet NEC recommendation forminimum size0.5in. >= 0.5in. = true

PASS

2.3. #3: PV Source Circuit : Series String Output to Rapid Shutdown Device


Conductor 10 AWG PV Wire, CopperEquipment Ground Conductor(EGC)

6 AWG Bare, Copper

OCPD(s) N/ARaceway Free AirLowest Terminal TemperatureRating

75°C





B. Base Ampacity 55ABase ampacity (30°C) for a copper conductor with 90°C insulation infree air is 55A.

C. Conditions of Use Ampacity 39.05AThe temperature factor for 90°C insulation at 56°C is 0.71.The fill factor for conductors in free air is 1.The ampacity derated for Conditions of Use is the product of the BaseAmpacity (55A) multiplied by the temperature factor (0.71) and by theconduit fill factor (1).55A X 0.71 X 1 = 39.05A





PASS


PASS


PASS


PASS


PASS

6. EGC must meet NEC requirements for physicalprotection6 AWG >= 6 AWG = true

PASS

2.4. #4: PV Source Circuit: Rapid Shutdown Device to Inverter




OCPD(s) N/ARaceway 0.5" dia. Flexible SteelLowest Terminal TemperatureRating

60°C









F. Minimum Recommended ConduitSize

0.5" dia.





3 0.0633in²




PASS


PASS


PASS


PASS


PASS


PASS

2.5. #5: Inverter Output: Inverter to Utility Disconnect




OCPD(s) N/ARaceway 0.5" dia. LFMCLowest Terminal TemperatureRating

60°C

Maximum Wire Temperature 34°CPower Source Description SMA SB 7.7-1SP-US-40 7680W

InverterCurrent 32AVoltage 240VInverter Max OCPD rating 50A


A. Continuous Current 32AEquipment maximum rated output current is 2 X 9.83A = 32A




E. Minimum Allowed OCPD Rating 40ANEC Code requires that the OCPD be rated for no less than 1.25times the Continuous Current of the circuit.32A X 1.25 = 40A

F. Minimum Required EGC Size 10 AWGThe smallest EGC size allowed by Table 250.122 is 10 AWG.

G. Minimum Recommended ConduitSize

0.5" dia.




1 Neutral 10 AWG THWN-2 0.0211in² 0.0211in²


4 0.1154in²



1. OCPD rating must be at least 125% ofContinuous Current40A >= 32A X 1.25 = true

PASS

2. Conditions of Use ampacity must be greater thanOCPD rating, or rating of next smaller OCPD52.8A >= 40A (OCPD Rating) = true

PASS

3. Conditions of Use ampacity must be greater thanor equal to the Continuous Current52.8A >= 32A = true

PASS

4. Base Ampacity must be at least 125% ofContinuous Current55A > 40A = true

PASS

5. Base conductor ampacity at the terminaltemperature rating must exceed 125% of theContinuous Current.40A >= 32A X 1.25 = true

PASS


PASS


PASS

2.6. #6: Utility Disconnect Output: Utility Disconnect to Point of Connection




OCPD(s) 40ARaceway 0.5" dia. LFMCLowest Terminal TemperatureRating

75°C

Maximum Wire Temperature 34°CPower Source Description SMA SB 7.7-1SP-US-40 7680W

InverterCurrent 32AVoltage 240V


A. Continuous Current 32AEquipment maximum rated output current is 2 X 9.83A = 32A




E. Minimum Allowed OCPD Rating 40ANEC Code requires that the OCPD be rated for no less than 1.25times the Continuous Current of the circuit.32A X 1.25 = 40A

F. Minimum Required EGC Size 10 AWGThe smallest EGC size allowed by Table 250.122 is 10 AWG.

G. Minimum Recommended ConduitSize

0.5" dia.




1 Neutral 10 AWG THWN-2 0.0211in² 0.0211in²


4 0.1154in²



1. OCPD rating must be at least 125% ofContinuous Current40A >= 32A X 1.25 = true

PASS

2. Conditions of Use ampacity must be greater thanOCPD rating, or rating of next smaller OCPD52.8A >= 40A (OCPD Rating) = true

PASS

3. Conditions of Use ampacity must be greater thanor equal to the Continuous Current52.8A >= 32A = true

PASS

4. Base Ampacity must be at least 125% ofContinuous Current55A > 40A = true

PASS

5. Base conductor ampacity at the terminaltemperature rating must exceed 125% of theContinuous Current.50A >= 32A X 1.25 = true

PASS


PASS


PASS

Data sheet

SWA 290 - 300 MONO

POWERING AMERICAN HOMES FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARSFor over four decades SolarWorld Americas has been creating the highest quality solar cells and panels. Driven by uncompromising standards of quality and reliability, every solar panel we produce demonstrates our commitment to American innovation, manufacturing and sustainability.

Our Watts+ guarantees our panels will produce at least the minimum advertised nameplate power

PowAR-TECHTM Glass features the industry’s best anti-reflective coating, capturing more light and increasing your panels’ power

Our patented INFINITEETM Corners and Frame Technology are press-fit for superior strength and aesthetics and enhanced drainage

By capturing more light, OPTIGRIDTM Cell Layout increases lifetime performance while also greatly increasing durability

Perma-SilTM J-Box sealing encloses critical electrical connections, protecting them against moisture intrusion

With CoAST Salt Resistance, installations on islands or near coastal areas are certified against salt corrosion

MADE IN USAOF US & IMPORTED PARTS

www.solarworld-usa.com

+-

65.9

5 (16

75)

39.4 (1001)

∅ 0.35 (9)

39.3

7 (10

00)

4x

37.8 (961)

7.12(180.85)

4.20(106.65)

11.32(287.50)

43.3

0 (11

00)

∅ 0.26 (6.6)

∅ 0.35 (9)

1.30 (33)

SolarWorld Americas Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without notice. This data sheet complies with the requirements of EN 50380. SW-0

1-750

6US

201

8012

6

All units provided are imperial. SI units provided in parentheses.

PERFORMANCE UNDER STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS (STC)*

SWA 290 SWA 295 SWA 300Maximum power Pmax 290 Wp 295 Wp 300 Wp

Open circuit voltage Voc 39.6 V 39.8 V 40.0 VMaximum power point voltage Vmpp 31.9 V 32.3 V 32.6 VShort circuit current Isc 9.75 A 9.78 A 9.83 AMaximum power point current Impp 9.20 A 9.25 A 9.31 AModule efficiency ηm 17.3 % 17.59 % 17.89 %

Measuring tolerance (Pmax) traceable to TUV Rheinland: +/- 2% *STC: 1000W/m², 25°C, AM 1.5

PERFORMANCE AT 800 W/m², NOCT, AM 1.5

SWA 290 SWA 295 SWA 300Maximum power Pmax 219.6 Wp 223.6 Wp 226.7 Wp

Open circuit voltage Voc 36.7 V 36.9 V 37.0 VMaximum power point voltage Vmpp 29.5 V 29.9 V 30.2 VShort circuit current Isc 7.99 A 8.01 A 8.06 AMaximum power point current Impp 7.43 A 7.47 A 7.52 A

Minor reduction in efficiency under partial load conditions at 25 °C: at 200 W/m², 97% (+/-3%) of the STC efficiency (1000 W/m²) is achieved.

PARAMETERS FOR OPTIMAL SYSTEM INTEGRATION

Power sorting -0 Wp / +5 Wp

Maximum system voltage SC II / NEC 1000 V

Maximum reverse current 25 A

Number of bypass diodes 3

Operating temperature -40 to +85 °C

Maximum design loads (Two rail system)* 113 psf downward, 64 psf upward

Maximum design loads (Three rail system)* 178 psf downward, 64 psf upward

*Please refer to the Sunmodule installation instructions for the details associated with these load cases.

COMPONENT MATERIALS

Cells per module 60

Cell type Monocrystalline PERC

Cell dimensions 6 in x 6 in (156 mm x 156 mm)

Front Tempered safety glass with ARC (EN 12150)

Back Multi-layer polymer backsheet, white

Frame Black anodized aluminum

J-Box IP65

Connector PV wire (UL4703) with Amphenol UTX connectors

Module fire performance (UL 1703) Type 1

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS

Length 65.95 in (1675 mm) NOCT 46 °C

Width 39.40 in (1001 mm) TC Isc 0.07 % /C

Height 1.30 in (33 mm) TC Voc -0.29 % /C

Weight 39.7 lb (18.0 kg) TC Pmpp -0.39 % /C

ORDERING INFORMATION

Order number Description82000482 Sunmodule Plus SWA 290 mono (black frame)

82000430 Sunmodule Plus SWA 295 mono (black frame)

82000432 Sunmodule Plus SWA 300 mono (black frame)

CERTIFICATES AND WARRANTIES

CertificatesIEC 61730 IEC 61215 UL 1703IEC 62716 IEC 60068-2-68 IEC 61701

Warranties*Product Warranty 20 yearsLinear Performance Guarantee 25 years

*Supplemental warranty coverage available through SolarWorld Assurance™ Warranty Protection Program – www.solarworld-usa.com/assurance

SWA 290 - 300 MONO

SUNNY BOY3.0-US / 3.8-US / 5.0-US / 6.0-US / 7.0-US / 7.7-USReduce costs across your entire residential business modelThe residential PV market is changing rapidly. Your bottom line matters more than ever—so we’ve designed a superior residential solution to help you decrease costs at every stage of your business operations. The Sunny Boy 3.0-US/3.8-US/5.0-US/6.0-US/7.0-US/7.7-US join the SMA lineup of field-proven solar technology backed by the world’s #1 service team, along with a wealth of improvements. Simple design, improved stocking and ordering, value-driven sales support and streamlined installation are just some of the ways that SMA helps your business operate more efficiently. And, Sunny Boy’s superior integration with the innovative Power+ Solution means installers have even more flexibility in addressing their toughest challenges.

Value-Added Improvements• Superior integration with SMA’s

MLPE Power+ Solution• World’s first Secure Power Supply*

now offers up to 2,000 W • Full grid management capabilities

ensure a utility-compliant solution for any market

Unmatched Flexibility• SMA’s proprietary OptiTrac™

Global Peak technology mitigates shade with ease

• Multiple independent MPPTs accommodate hundreds of stringing possibilities

Trouble-Free Servicing• Two-part enclosure concept

allows for simple, expedited servicing

• Enhanced AFCI technology reduces false tripping while improving sensitivity in real arcs

Reduced Labor• New Installation Assistant with

direct access via smartphone minimizes time in the field

• Integrated disconnect simplifies equipment stocking and speeds installation

SUNNY BOY 3.0-US / 3.8-US / 5.0-US / 6.0-US / 7.0-US / 7.7-US

SB3.

0-1S

P-US

-40

/ SB3

.8-1

SP-U

S-40

/ SB

5.0-

1SP-

US-4

0 S

B6.0

-1SP

-US-

40 /

SB7.

0-1S

P-US

-40

/ SB7

.7-1

SP-U

S-40

www.SMA-America.com

Accessories

Sensor moduleMD.SEN-US-40

External WLAN antennaEXTANT-US-40

SMA Rooftop Communication KitROOFCOMMKIT-P1-US

Technical data Sunny Boy 3.0-US Sunny Boy 3.8-US Sunny Boy 5.0-US208 V 240 V 208 V 240 V 208 V 240 V

Input (DC)Max. usable DC power 3100 W 3100 W 3450 W 4000 W 5150 W 5150 WMax. DC voltage 600 VRated MPP voltage range 155 - 480 V 195 - 480 V 220 – 480 VMPPT operating voltage range 100 – 550 VMin. DC voltage / start voltage 100 V / 125 VMax. operating input current per MPPT 10 AMax. short circuit current per MPPT 18 ANumber of MPPT tracker / string per MPPT tracker 2/1 3 / 1Output (AC)AC nominal power 3000 W 3000 W 3330 W 3800 W 5000 W 5000 WMax. AC apparent power 3000 VA 3000 VA 3330 VA 3800 VA 5000 VA 5000 VANominal voltage / adjustable 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 208 V / ● 240 V / ●AC voltage range 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 VAC grid frequency 60 Hz / 50 HzMax. output current 14.5 A 12.5 A 16.0 A 16.0 A 24.0 A 24.0 APower factor (cos ϕ) 1Output phases / line connections 1 / 2Harmonics < 4 %EfficiencyMax. efficiency 97.2 % 97.6 % 97.2 % 97.5 % 97.2 % 97.5 %CEC efficiency 96 % 96.5 % 96.5 % 96.5 % 96.5 % 97 %Protection devicesDC disconnect device ●DC reverse polarity protection ●Ground fault monitoring / Grid monitoring ●AC short circuit protection ●All-pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit (RCMU) ●Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) ●Protection class / overvoltage category I / IVGeneral dataDimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 535 x 730 x 198 (21.1 x 28.5 x 7.8)Packaging dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 600 x 800 x 300 (23.6 x 31.5 x 11.8)Weight / packaging weight 26 kg (57 lb) / 30 kg (66 lb)Operating temperature range – 25°C …+60°CNoise emission (typical) 39 dB(A)Internal power consumption at night < 5 WTopology TransformerlessCooling concept ConvectionFeaturesEthernet ports 2Secure Power Supply ●*Display (2 x 16 characters) ●WLAN ●Sensor module / External WLAN antenna ○ / ○Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years ●/○/○Certificates and approvals UL 1741, UL 1998, UL 1699B, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA V22.2 107.1-1● Standard features ○ Optional features — Not available Data at nominal conditions NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids. * Not functional with Power+ SolutionType designation SB3.0-1SP-US-40 SB3.8-1SP-US-40 SB5.0-1SP-US-40

POWER+ SOLUTIONThe SMA Power+ Solution combines legendary SMA inverter performance and intelligent DC module-level electronics in one cost-effective, comprehensive package. This means that you can achieve maximum solar power production for your customers while also realizing significant installation savings.Unlike conventional microinverter and DC optimizer systems, Power+ is faster to install, provides more flexibility, boasts logistical advantages, and reduces service risk.Visit www.SMA-America.com for more information.

Technical data Sunny Boy 6.0-US Sunny Boy 7.0-US Sunny Boy 7.7-US208 V 240 V 208 V 240 V 208 V 240 V

Input (DC)Max usable DC power 5400 W 6200 W 6900 W 7200 W 6900 W 7950 WMax. DC Voltage 600 VRated MPP Voltage range 220 – 480 V 245 - 480 V 270 - 480 VMPPT operating voltage range 100 – 550 VMin. DC voltage / start voltage 100 V / 125 VMax. operating input current per MPPT 10 AMax. short circuit current per MPPT 18 ANumber of MPPT tracker / string per MPPT tracker 3 / 1Output (AC)AC nominal power 5200 W 6000 W 6660 W 7000 W 6660 W 7680 WMax. AC apparent power 5200 VA 6000 VA 6660 VA 7000 VA 6660 VA 7680 VANominal voltage / adjustable 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 208 V / ● 240 V / ● 208 V / ● 240 V / ●AC voltage range 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 V 183 – 229 V 211 – 264 VAC grid frequency 60 Hz / 50 HzMax. output current 25.0 A 25.0 A 32.0 A 29.2 A 32.0 A 32.0 APower factor (cos ϕ) 1Output phases / line connections 1 / 2Harmonics < 4 %EfficiencyMax. efficiency 97.2 % 97.6 % 97.1 % 97.5 % 97.1 % 97.5 %CEC efficiency 96.5 % 97 % 96.5 % 97 % 96.5 % 97 %Protection devicesDC disconnect device ●DC reverse polarity protection ●Ground fault monitoring / Grid monitoring ●AC short circuit protection ●All-pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit (RCMU) ●Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) ●Protection class / overvoltage category I / IVGeneral dataDimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 535 x 730 x 198 (21.1 x 28.5 x 7.8)Packaging Dimensions (W / H / D) in mm (in) 600 x 800 x 300 (23.6 x 31.5 x 11.8)Weight / packaging weight 26 kg (57 lb) / 30 kg (66 lb)Operating temperature range – 25°C …+60°CNoise emission (typical) 39 dB(A) 45 dB(A)Internal power consumption at night < 5 WTopology TransformerlessCooling concept Convection FanFeaturesEthernet ports 2Secure Power Supply ●*Display (2 x 16 characters) ●WLAN ●Sensor module / External WLAN antenna ○ / ○Warranty: 10 / 15 / 20 years ●/○/○Certificates and approvals UL 1741, UL 1998, UL 1699B, IEEE1547, FCC Part 15 (Class A & B), CAN/CSA V22.2 107.1-1● Standard features ○ Optional features — Not available Data at nominal conditions NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids. * Not functional with Power+ SolutionType designation SB6.0-1SP-US-40 SB7.0-1SP-US-40 SB7.7-1SP-US-40

Speed the completion of customer proposals and maximize the efficiency of your design team with the Sunny Boy-US series, which provides a new level of flexibility in system design by offering:» Hundreds of stringing configurations and multiple independent MPPTs» SMA’s proprietary OptiTrac™ Global Peak shade mitigation technology» Diverse application options including on- and off-grid compatibility

SMA wants to enable your sales team by arming them with an abundance of feature/benefit support. Show your customers the value of the Sunny Boy-US series by utilizing:» Secure Power Supply, now with 2,000 W of opportunity power in the event of a grid

outage, as an increased value-add or upsell opportunity» SMA’s 35 year history and status as the #1 global inverter manufacturer instills homeowners

with peace of mind and the long-term security they demand from a PV investment» An economical solution for shade mitigation and the challenges of complex roofs

Ensure that your back office business operations run smoothly and succinctly while mitigating potential errors. The Sunny Boy-US series can help achieve cost savings in these areas by providing:» An integrated DC disconnect that simplifies equipment stocking and allows for a single

inverter part number» All communications integrated into the inverter, eliminating the need to order

additional equipment

Expedite your operations in the field by taking advantage of the new Sunny Boy’s installer-friendly feature set including:» Direct access via smartphone and utilization of SMA’s Installation Assistant, which

minimizes time/labor spent in the field and speeds the path to commissioning» Improved communication—no need to install additional equipment» Integrated DC disconnect that simplifies onsite logistics and eliminates the need to

install a separate disconnect unit, speeding overall installation time

SMA understands the factors that contribute to lifetime PV ownership cost, that’s why the Sunny Boy-US series was designed for maximum reliability and backstopped by an unmatched service offering. Benefit from:» The new Sunny Boy’s two-part enclosure concept that separates the connection unit

from the power unit, which allows for simple, expedited servicing» The #1 service team in the PV industry, as recognized by IMS research, with

experience servicing an installed base of more than 55 GW

SB3.

0-7.

7-US

-DUS

1706

19

SM

A an

d Su

nny B

oy a

re re

gister

ed tr

adem

arks

of S

MA

Solar

Tech

nolog

y AG

. Prin

ted o

n FSC

-certifi

ed p

aper

. All p

rodu

cts a

nd se

rvice

s des

cribe

d as

well

as t

echn

ical d

ata

are s

ubjec

t to ch

ange

, eve

n for

reas

ons o

f cou

ntry-s

pecifi

c dev

iation

s, at

any

time w

ithou

t noti

ce. S

MA

assu

mes n

o lia

bility

for e

rrors

or o

missi

ons.

For c

urre

nt inf

orma

tion,

see w

ww.S

MA-

Solar

.com.

SIMPLE, FLEXIBLE DESIGN

VALUE-DRIVEN SALES ENABLEMENT

IMPROVED STOCKING AND ORDERING

STREAMLINED INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

SUPERIOR SERVICE

PV-1 EOR: #59180 ALLEN GEZELMAN P.E. 16502 HANNA RD. … · nec version 2014 nec (nfpa 70) fire...

Documents

Transcript of PV-1 EOR: #59180 ALLEN GEZELMAN P.E. 16502 HANNA RD. … · nec version 2014 nec (nfpa 70) fire...