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AC Module System Installation Manual
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The three phases need to be balanced, so it is recommended to use three arrays with an equal number of AC modules in
the array in each phase. Here is an example for AC output cables connected to three phase 208VAC below.
Distribution panel
AC junction box
3 - array of AC modules
AC output three phase 208VAC –merge type
Transition Cable
Conductor
Color
Description
L1
Black
Line to neutral voltage 120VAC
L2
Red
Line to neutral voltage 120VAC
Neutral
White
Neutral between L1 and L2
External Equipment Grounding Conductor (Array AC junction box)
Ground
Green/Bare
Conductor to connect normally non–current carrying metal parts of equipment together
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L1
Black
Line to neutral voltage 120VAC
L2
Red
Line to neutral voltage 120VAC
L3
Blue
Line to neutral voltage 120VAC
L1-L2
-
Line to line voltage 208VAC
L2-L3
-
Line to line voltage 208VAC
L3-L1
-
Line to line voltage 208VAC
Neutral
White
Neutral between L1 and L2
Ground
Green
Conductor to connect normally non–current carrying metal parts of equipment together
X 6
X 6
X 6
Meter
3-pole
N L1 L2 L3
20A
G
Step 1. Check your distribution panel to figure out what type of AC distribution system you have. Use a volt-meter to find out the phase
and line-to-line voltage across L1, L2 and neutral. If the AC distribution system has 208VAC for L1-L2 and 120VAC for L1-N
and L2-N, the AC modules should not be connected more than 18 AC modules for the three phase system having one 3-pole
20AMP circuit breaker at the distribution panel. And do not exceed 6 AC modules per phase.
Step 2. Install an AC junction box in an appropriate position for a transition cable to reach to the last AC module. If necessary, move the
AC junction box close to the last AC modules.
Step 3. Check extension/transition cables to verify they have not been pulled too tight or are hanging too loose. Attach cables on a
structure like PV racks or rails using the cable clips. Also, place extension/transition cables or AC cables under a structure so that
wires can avoid direct sunlight exposure and water immersion.
Step 4. Connect the equipment’s grounding conductor from all of the AC modules to the AC junction box by connecting to the distribution
panel.
Step 5. Make sure that a conduit protects wires from the AC junction box to the distribution panel from rain, snow or direct sunlight.
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