PSS-G/RAID Alternative Energy System Deployment Guide
August 2020
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Item #
Item to be
Inspected
Interval
Procedures
Non-mission Capable
1
Visual
inspection of
PV Arrays
M
1
1. Inspect PV panels and support
frame for visible damage
2. Clean excessive dust or dirt from
the surface.
3. Inspect cables and connections.
Ensure there is no damage and
that cables are not in standing
water.
~If the PV panels and/or the
frame are damaged to the point
of being non-functional, the PV
array is NMC, replace.
2
Inspection
of PV array
ground
securing
M
1. Check the integrity of the ground
securing mesh panels.
2. Ensure ground securing sandbags
are full and situated properly.
3. Ensure that none of the sandbags
is positioned in a way that places
stress on any part of the PV array.
~ If any aspect of the ground
securing components is
damaged or missing to the
point the PV array cannot be
secured to the ground, the PV
array is NMC. Contact FSR to
repair or replace the PV array.
An unsecured PV array can
become a wind-driven projectile
posing risk of injury to personnel
and damage to any connected
equipment.
3
PV array
output
Q
2
1. Ensure each PV array is oriented
for optimal sun exposure.
2. Independently check (on the
Power Hub user interface) the
power output from each array.
~ If power output of an array is
less than half the rated value,
follow the instructions in this
document to identify and solve
the issue.
1
Monthly (M)—every month
2
Quarterly (Q)— every three months
PV Array PMCS
This section contains procedures that should be used for monitoring and maintaining the
performance of the PV array. The information herein may be used to troubleshoot performance
issues that may develop with a PV array or one of the quarter panels.
The measurement and interpretation of two (2) performance metrics, voltage open circuit (V
oc
) and
voltage maximum power (V
mp
) are described. Use these metrics to ascertain PV array and PV quarter
panel performance.
The following tests/inspections and corrective actions should be prioritized in the order listed. This
document cannot list all issues that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions. If
an issue cannot be corrected by following these procedures, contact Solar Stik Tech Support.
Table 11. PV Array PMCS
