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String Optimizer V600-32 Platform
Installation Manual: 57070021-1 A
Table of Contents
Read This First ...............................................................................................................................3
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 4
Safety Message Types .......................................................................................................................................... 4
General Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer of Liability ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................................7
Handling and Storage ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Quick Reference and Best Practices ..................................................................................................................... 7
Using Optional Wireless Communication ............................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1: Product Overview ............................................................................................... 11
Dimensional Drawings ................................................................................................................. 12
Physical Overview ........................................................................................................................ 13
Bar Code Label ............................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 2: ........................................................................................................................... 15
Understanding Electrical Configurations .............................................................................. 15
PV Array Configurations ............................................................................................................... 15
Ungrounded PV Arrays ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Grounded PV Arrays (positive or negative) ........................................................................................................ 15
Acceptable Input Configurations .................................................................................................. 16
Optimizer Input Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 16
Fuses ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Understanding Maximum Output Current and Fuse Sizing ............................................................................... 18
Input Fuses ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Two-in-Portrait Wiring ................................................................................................................. 19
DC-coupled Storage ..................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3: ........................................................................................................................... 20
Installing the String Optimizer ............................................................................................. 20
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................ 20
Parts and Tools Needed ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Mounting and Grounding the String Optimizer ............................................................................. 21
Mounting Considerations ................................................................................................................................... 21
Warning, Caution, and Notice Statements ........................................................................................................ 21
Steps ................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Making Electrical Connections ...................................................................................................... 23
Understanding Connector Polarity..................................................................................................................... 23
Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................................................................................... 24
