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General Installation Manual

ANNEX 1: INSTALLATIONS USING

MODULE LEVEL POWER

ELECTRONICS

This section is applicable to EverVolt

modules referred to in this installation

manual.

Module Level Power Electronics 

(MLPE) is the name given to the 

range of module-level components 

that can be installed in PV system 

circuits installed on or in buildings to 

reduce shock hazard for emergency 

responders.

From January 2019, Section 690.12

of the National Electrical Code (NEC) 

(in the U.S.A.) requires the module-

level rapid shutdown of solar systems 

(replacing the previous arraylevel 

shutdown requirement of NEC 2014). 

This means that all conductors within 

an array’s in (300 mm) boundary have 

to be reduced to 80 V or less within 30 

seconds of rapid shutdown initiation.

MLPE devices may be used on EverVolt

modules where desirable or mandatory

(note that the certification testing of

solar modules does not include testing

with MLPE devices).

When installing an MLPE device on an

EverVolt module, follow the 

instructions provided by the device

manufacturer and the instructions

specific for EverVolt modules 

given below. Failure to follow the 

manufacturer and the EverVolt 

instructions may invalidate the 

warranty.

INSTALLATION

-MLPE devices are suitable for use

wherever solar modules are suitable 

for installation. Observe any limitations 

set by the MLPE manufacturer. (e.g.,

minimum mounting gap between

MLPE and rooftop).

-When attaching an MLPE device to a

solar module, it must be secured to the

module frame. Follow MLPE 

manufacturer instructions to ensure 

optimum mounting of MLPE device

and prevent any slippage during

operation.

-MLPE devices may also be attached to

the mounting construction. In such

cases, refer to the instructions provided 

by the manufacturer.

-Wherever possible, the installation of

the MLPE device should not cover the

product label on the rear of the

module.

-MLPE devices may only be installed on

EverVolt modules in the areas shown

in the diagram below (Figure 24):

•  To avoid damage to the module and 

to allow for thermal expansion, 

there must be a minimum gap of 

0.1 in (2.5 mm) between the MLPE 

device and the module backsheet.

•  The mounting holes in the module 

frame must not be used for the 

installation of MLPE devices.

•  The drilling of extra holes in the 

frame is not permitted and will 

invalidate the module warranty.

CONNECTION

•  First ensure the installation of the 

MLPE device is secure and safe.

•  Following the device 

manufacturer’s instructions to 

connect the cables from the 

MLPE device to the solar module 

correctly (usually positive to 

positive [+ to +] and negative to 

negative [- to -]).

•  Connection to the next module in 

the array should be done from the 

‘free’ cables. 

SAFETY

•  Immediately disconnect the 

device if there is a problem during 

installation.

Figure 24. MLPE device installation zones

0 - 18.9 in [0 - 480 mm]

0 - 18.9 in [0 - 480 mm]

0 - 40 in [0 - 1016 mm]

0 - 18.9 in [0 - 480 mm]

0 - 18.9 in [0 - 480 mm]

0 - 40 in [0 - 1016mm]

GR

GR

GR

Installation of MLPE device in the red 

zone is not permitted.

Installation of MLPE device in the green 

zone is permitted.

Содержание EverVolt EVPV HK Series

Страница 1: ...General Installation Manual EVPVXXX SERIES WHITE BACKSHEET EVPVXXXK SERIES BLACK BACKSHEET EVPVXXXH SERIES WHITE BACKSHEET EVPVXXXPK SERIES BLACK BACKSHEET EVPVXXXHK SERIES BLACK BACKSHEET ...

Страница 2: ... Specifications 3 Standards Fire Class of Product Junction Box Terminals and Connectors Bypass Diode Installation 8 General Operating Conditions Unpacking and Handling Cable Management Module Installation Use of Rails and Clamps Mounting with Continous Rails Parallel to Long Side of the Module Mounting with Short Rails Mounting Methods Mounting Holes Wiring 20 General Module Wiring Array Wiring Dr...

Страница 3: ... in parallel producing higher current and as modules are connected in series producing higher voltages The shock hazard increases as modules rated for maximum system voltage in excess of 50 V Wear suitable clothing gloves and guards to prevent from direct contact with 30 VDC or greater Work only in dry conditions with dry modules and dry tools Children and unauthorized persons should not be allowe...

Страница 4: ... of modules should be multiplied by a factor of 1 25 to determine ampacity An additional factor of 1 25 may be required for sizing conductors fuses disconnects etc Please refer to section 690 8 of the National Electric Code NEC for guidelines The Voc must be factored according to the lowest recorded ambient temperature recorded for the location where the modules will be installed Please refer to s...

Страница 5: ... 24 0 01 47 2 1200 0 81 0 02 20 5 0 5 0 43 0 008 11 0 2 0 26 0 008 6 6 0 2 35 5 901 71 7 0 1 1821 2 5 18 1 460 43 3 1100 38 4 0 1 975 2 5 26 4 0 12 671 3 Figure 3 Module Dimension for EVPVxxxPK Series GR GR GR GR 0 43 0 1 11 0 2 0 26 0 1 6 6 0 2 0 8 0 02 20 5 0 5 GR 25 1 638 1 2 30 0 9 22 5 1 1 28 69 10 0 1 1755 2 5 33 27 845 17 91 455 39 33 999 43 3 1100 0 22 0 01 5 5 0 2 47 1200 40 94 0 1 1040 2...

Страница 6: ...48 6V 44 3V 44 1V 43 9V 44 1V 43 9V Short Circuit Current Isc 10 35A 10 25A 10 19A 10 61A 10 55A 10 49A 10 55A 10 49A Cell Type Silicon hetero junction Maximum System Voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V Factory Installed Bypass Diodes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Maximum series fuse A 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Length inches mm 71 7 1821 67 75 1721 Width inches mm 40 0 1016 Frame Depth Inches ...

Страница 7: ... 40 6V 40 3V 49 0V 48 8V 48 6V Short Circuit Current Isc 11 38A 11 26A 11 13A 10 35A 10 28A 10 22A Cell Type PERC Silicon hetero junction Maximum System Voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V Factory Installed Bypass Diodes 3 3 3 3 3 3 Maximum series fuse A 25 25 25 25 25 25 Length inches mm 69 1 1755 71 7 1821 Width inches mm 40 94 1040 40 0 1016 Frame Depth Inches mm 1 2 30 1 2 30 Weight po...

Страница 8: ...s dedicated to one polarity with the polarity symbols engraved onto the body of the junction box see Figure 1 Each terminal is provided with factory installed lead cables and a latching connector for series and string connections Always use these connectors and do not detach them from cables The PV module comes pre wired Each module has two 12 AWG type PV wire stranded sunlight resistant output ca...

Страница 9: ...he cables follow the instructions below To prevent stress on the junction box casing ensure the cable exits the junction box in a straight line before any bend in the cable The cables must have a minimum bending radius of 1 2 in 30 mm to avoid damage to the insulation refer Figure 6 Ensure cables do not hang loose where they may be damaged through friction or stress e g caused by mechanical abrasi...

Страница 10: ...sture shall not be employed alone or in combinations that could result in deterioration or corrosion USE OF RAILS AND CLAMPS Installing the EverVolt modules with clamps and rails has been found to comply with UL 61730 requirements for downward pressure e g snow of up to 7000 Pa 4666 Pa design load and upward pressure e g wind of up to 4000 Pa 2666 Pa design load according to the following instruct...

Страница 11: ...800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 6200 Pa 4000 Pa 4133 Pa 2666 Pa 7000 Pa 4000 Pa 4666 Pa 2666 Pa X 22 2 23 8 in 565 605 mm 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 3000 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 23 8 27 4 in 605 695 mm 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 ...

Страница 12: ...Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 4 9 8 in 100 250 mm X 800 Pa 800 Pa 533 Pa 533 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X Once a module is secured in each of the 4 zones Figure 8 additional clamps i e 5 may be freely located on panel frame without affecting the warranty Loads marked with a were not certified as part of UL 617...

Страница 13: ... Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 4 9 8 in 100 250 mm X 800 Pa 800 Pa 533 Pa 533 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X Rail length under module 4 7 9 in Min 1 in 4 7 9 in 0 8 2 in 0 208 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 8 2 13 4 in 208 340 mm 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 P...

Страница 14: ... 40 60 mm 2 4 in 60 mm 0 8 in 20 mm Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Rail position 0 10 0 in 0 255 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 10 0 14 8 in 255 375 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 4200 Pa 2400 Pa 2800 Pa 1600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 14 8 19 9 in 375 505 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa...

Страница 15: ...600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 7 9 in 0 200 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 7 9 11 8 in 200 300 mm X 800 Pa 800 Pa 533 Pa 533 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X Once a module is secured in each of the 4 zones Figure 8 additional clamps i e 5 may be freely located on panel frame without affecting the warranty Loads marked with a were not certified ...

Страница 16: ...a 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 3000 Pa 3000 Pa 2000 Pa 2000 Pa 4200 Pa 4000 Pa 2800 Pa 2666 Pa X 15 9 24 0 in 505 610 mm 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 3600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa X 24 0 27 5 in 610 700 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 7 9 in 0 200 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 10...

Страница 17: ...0 60 mm 2 4 in 60 mm 0 8 in 20 mm Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Rail position 0 8 9 in 0 225 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 8 9 14 1 225 357 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 4200 Pa 2400 Pa 2800 Pa 1600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 14 1 22 9 in 357 582 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 6200 P...

Страница 18: ... 1600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 4 9 8 in 100 250 mm X 800 Pa 800 Pa 533 Pa 533 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X Once a module is secured in each of the 4 zones Figure 8 additional clamps i e 5 may be freely located on panel frame without affecting the warranty Loads marked with a were not certified as ...

Страница 19: ...00 Pa 800 Pa 3000 Pa 3000 Pa 2000 Pa 2000 Pa 4200 Pa 4000 Pa 2800 Pa 2666 Pa X 22 9 24 5 in 582 622 mm 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 3600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa X 24 5 28 0 in 622 712 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa...

Страница 20: ...s in the frame must be used Figure 21 Additional electrical bonding to Ground is required for the support structure Refer to the fixing device manufacturer s installation instructions for preload or torque values Do not contact a tip of a mounting bolt to back sheet of the module when fixing the module to the mounting structure rail EverVolt modules must be secured with a torque between 8 8 18 4 f...

Страница 21: ...lations that account for specific project requirements and site conditions If modules will be used in an offgrid system a compatible MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking charge controller is required Especially charge battery can not be used without MPPT These modules contain factory installed bypass diodes If these modules are incorrectly connected to each other the bypass diodes cable or junction b...

Страница 22: ...lated E34440 Grounding cable size should be between 4 14 AWG 2 1 mm 21 2 mm Attach grounds to the grounding holes in the module frames Fix lug to the frame using a star washer and lock nut ensuring a conductive connection Follow the grounding device manufacturer s installation instructions to ensure a safe and conductive connection including any supplementary hardware e g star washer and tighten a...

Страница 23: ...ector may be deteriorated or damaged SYSTEM INSPECTION The system should be inspected regularly to ensure that Fasteners are secure tight and free from corrosion Electrical connections are secure tight clean and free of corrosion The mechanical integrity of the cables is intact Bonding points to ground are tight secure and free from corrosion which could break the continuity between the modules an...

Страница 24: ...neral Installation Manual REVISION HISTORY Edition Revision Date Revised Item Revised Content A 10 13 2020 NEW B 12 1 2021 Addition of EVPVxxxH and EVPVxxxPK Series C 11 15 2022 Addition of EVPVxxxHK Series ...

Страница 25: ...ing an MLPE device to a solar module it must be secured to the module frame Follow MLPE manufacturer instructions to ensure optimum mounting of MLPE device and prevent any slippage during operation MLPE devices may also be attached to the mounting construction In such cases refer to the instructions provided by the manufacturer Wherever possible the installation of the MLPE device should not cover...

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