Yotta DPI-208, Installation & User Manual

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4.3 PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment (PVRSE)
This product is PV Rapid Shut Down Equipment and conforms with NEC-2014 and NEC-2017 section
690.12, for AC and DC conductors, when installed according to the following requirements:
1) Microinverters and all DC connections must be installed inside the array boundary.
2) The array boundary is defined as 305 mm (1 ft.) from the array in all directions, or 1 m (3 ft.) from the
point of entry inside a building.
This rapid shutdown system must be provided with an initiating device and (or with) status indicator
which must be installed in a location accessible to first responders, or be connected to an automatic
system which initiates rapid shutdown upon the activation of a system disconnect or activation of another
type of emergency system.
The initiator shall be listed and identified as a disconnecting means that plainly indicates whether it is in
the “off” or “on” position. Examples are:
1) Service disconnecting means
2) PV system disconnecting means
3) Readily accessible switch or circuit breaker
The handle position of a switch or circuit breaker is suitable for use as an indicator. Refer to NEC for more
information.
Additionally, in a prominent location near the initiator device, a placard or label must be provided with a
permanent marking including the following wording:
’PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN’ The term ‘PHOTOVOLTAIC’ may be replaced
with ‘PV.’
Refer to NEC 690.65 to ensure placard meets all audit requirements.
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