Installation and commissioning
General
These check lists are to be filled out for each installation.
WARNING: Where short circuit currents are required, follow AS/NZS 5033 Appendix
D for the steps that shall be undertaken to measure the short circuit current safely.
NOTE: Some projects require that short circuit currents are recorded as part of the
contractual commissioning; otherwise a record of the actual operating current of each
string is sufficient. This could be done by using the meter on the inverter or by using
a clamp meter when the system is operational.
Insulation resistance measurement
WARNING: PV array dc circuits are live during daylight and, unlike a conventional ac
circuit, cannot be isolated before performing this test. Follow AS/NZS 5033 Appendix
D4 for the steps that shall be undertaken to measure the insulation resistance safely.
Installation and commissioning sample
See
Appendix 1 Checks and Certification
Appendix 2 Signage
Appendix 3 Insulation
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Appendix 1 Checks and Certification
INSTALLATION DETAILS
Address of installation:
PV module manufacturer and
model number:
Number of modules in series in a Number of strings in
string: parallel in PV array:
Inverter manufacturer and model
number:
Number of inverters: Number of MPPTs:
PV ARRAY
PV array tilt PV array orientation
……………… ………………
……° …°
Array frame is certified to Array frame is installed to
Yes / No Yes / No
AS1170.2 for installation location manufacturer’s instructions
No galvanically dissimilar metals Roof penetrations are suitably
are in contact with the array Yes / No sealed and weatherproofed Yes / No
frames or supports
PV wiring losses are less than 3% Where PV array comprises
at the maximum current output of Yes / No multiple strings, string Yes / No
the array protection has been provided
Wiring is protected from Weatherproof PV array
mechanical damage and is Yes / No isolator mounted Yes / No
appropriately supported adjacent to the array
LV DC and AC INSTALLATION
All low voltage wiring has been All wiring has been tested and
installed by a licensed electrical Yes / No approved by qualified Yes / No
tradesperson electrical tradesperson
INVERTER
PV array isolator mounted Isolator is mounted on output
adjacent to the inverter Yes / No of the inverter (where
Yes / No
(Rating……..V required)
………….Adc)
Lockable AC circuit breaker Inverter is installed as per
mounted within the switchboard to manufacturer’s
act as the inverter main switch for Yes / No specification Yes / No
the PV/inverter system (Rating
………….. A )
Inverter ceases supplying power Inverter does not resume
within two seconds of a loss of AC supplying power until mains
Yes / No Yes / No
mains have been present for more
than 60 seconds.
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CONTINUITY CHECK
Circuit checked (record a description of the
______________________________ Yes / No
circuit checked in this column)
Continuity of all string, sub-array and array cables Yes / No
Continuity of all earth connections (including module frame) Yes / No
SYSTEM CHECK
WARNING:
· IF A STRING IS REVERSED AND CONNECTED TO OTHERS, FIRE MAY RESULT.
· IF POLARITY IS REVERSED AT THE INVERTER DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE INVERTER.
Short
Polarity Voltage Circuit Operating Current
Current
String 1 V A A
String 2 V A A
String 3 V A A
String 4 V A A
Sub-arrays where required V A A
PV array at PV array switch-disconnector V A A
Irradiance at time of recording the current W/m2 W/m2
INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS
(see table 12.3.1 for minimum values of insulation resistance)
Array positive to earth MΩ
Array negative to earth MΩ
INSTALLER INFORMATION
CEC Accredited installer’s
name:
CEC Accreditation number:
I verify that the above system has been installed to all relevant standards
Signed: Date:
CEC Accredited Designer’s name:
Licensed electrician’s name:
(where applicable, e.g. LV work)
Electrician’s licence number:
Signed: Date:
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Appendix 2 Signage
SIGNAGE (AS4777)
On switchboard to
which inverter is
directly connected
Yes / No
is permanently fixed
at the main switch
Yes / No
is permanently fixed
at the solar main
switch Yes / No
If the solar system is
connected to a
distribution board
then the following
sign is located on Yes / No
main switchboard
and all intermediate
distribution boards
Where the inverter is
not adjacent to the
main switchboard, Yes / No
location information
is provided
SIGNAGE (AS/NZS 5033)
Is permanently fixed
on array junction
boxes Yes / No
(black on yellow)
Fire emergency
information is
permanently fixed on
the main switchboard Yes / No
and/or meter box (if
not installed
together)
PV DC isolation is
clearly identified
Yes / No
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Is placed adjacent to
the inverter when
multiple isolation/
disconnection Yes / No
devices are used that
are not
ganged together
Exterior surface of
SOLAR wiring enclosures
labelled ‘SOLAR’
Yes / No
Shutdown procedure is permanently fixed at Any other signage as
inverter and/or on main switchboard required by the local Yes / No
electricity distributor
Appendix 3 Insulation
Minimum insulation resistance
System voltage (Vdc x1.25) Test Voltage Minimum insulation
resistance MΩ
<120 250 0.5
120-500 500 1
>500 1000 1
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