Alencon SPOT: Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance Manual
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9.2 Steps to turn OFF the SPOT:
In the event of any maintenance or SPOT replacement, ensure that all SPOTs connected to the
same output (disconnect switch, combiner box, etc.) are turned OFF using this process.
1.
If a controller is being used, a
Shutdown
command can be given to cease power
production on SPOTs (see section 10.1.2), otherwise move to step 2.
2.
Input switches (or contactors, etc.) should be opened so that SPOT is isolated from any
power ‘upstream’.
3.
Only after the input disconnects are OPEN, can the user turn off the combiner box (or
other output disconnects), so the SPOT is isolated from both input and output.
4.
Measure the input and output DC currents using a clamp and verify no current flows to
or from the SPOT. If current is still present, contact Alencon technical support directly.
5.
Only after step 4 can cables be disconnected from SPOT input and output ports.
9.3 Commissioning your SPOT Device
The first time installing and turning ON the SPOT device, may be a different process than
turning OFF and ON as desired for maintenance, troubleshooting or other reasons after the
system is fully deployed.
Commissioning the SPOT includes:
1.
Mounting the SPOT (section 8.4) and accessory devices.
2.
Connecting properly to input and output (section 8.6 – 8.7)
3.
Turning ON the SPOT (section 9.1)
4.
Establishing communications with a PODD device (see section 12)
5.
Implementing final configuration changes (contact Alencon technical support if
necessary).
6.
Controlling the system to begin operating (section 10). Subsequent operation is likely
autonomous.
Alencon offers live commissioning support for all system deployments using the SPOT device.
Please discuss this with your Alencon Systems representative if interested.
