
Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge
Firefighter Gateway
Overview
The firefighter gateway provides centralized safety management of SolarEdge systems:
If the firefighter gateway is properly installed and fully functional, firefighters can halt
production of a SolarEdge photovoltaic (PV) power harvesting system and have visual
acknowledgment that the installation outputs a safe DC voltage. The power production
can be stopped either manually through an emergency stop button or automatically
through a Fire Alarm Control Panel system. This stops the AC production and reduces
string DC voltage to a safe voltage using the unique SafeDC™ feature.
Although DC voltage can be reduced directly from the inverter or by shutting off the AC
voltage, using the firefighter gateway provides a clear indication of DC voltage
shutdown. The firefighter gateway enables shutting off the installation from a distance
of up to 1,000m, while getting visual feedback that the PV installation is safe.
Figure 1: The SolarEdge Firefighter gateway
Firefighter Gateway Installation Guide MAN-01-00113-1.4
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Chapter 1: Introducing the SolarEdge Firefighter Gateway