Table of Contents

Section 1 Scope And General

1.1 Scope

1.2 Objective

1.3 Normative References

1.4 Definitions

Section 2 Protection Requirements

2.1 General

2.2 Bypass Diodes

2.3 Blocking Diodes

2.4 Fault Current Protection

2.5 Disconnecting Means

2.6 Earth Fault Protection

2.7 Alarms

2.8 Lightning And Overvoltage Protection

Section 3 Wiring Requirements

3.1 Compliance With As/Nzs 3000

3.2 System Voltage

3.3 Installation Wiring

3.4 Cable Selection

3.5 Wiring Identification

Section 4 Component Requirements

4.1 PV Modules

4.2 PV Array And PV Sub-Array Junction Boxes

4.3 Switching Devices

4.4 Plugs, Socket-Outlets And Couplers

4.5 Fuses

Section 5 Earthing

5.1 General

5.2 PV Array System Earthing

5.3 Earthing Of Exposed Conductive Parts And Equipotential Bonding (System Bonding)

5.4 Equipment Earthing

Section 6 Marking And Signs

6.1 General

6.2 PV Array And PV Sub-Array Junction Boxes

6.3 Disconnection Devices

6.4 Fire Emergency Information

Section 7 Documentation

7.1 Design Information

7.2 Commissioning Information

Section 8 Commissioning Tests

8.1 General

8.2 Open Circuit Voltage

8.3 Solar Isolation Device Test

Section 9 Case Studies

9.1 General

9.2 Examples

Appendices

Appendix A - Characteristics Of PV Arrays And Systems

Appendix B - Mechanical Safety Recommendations

Appendix C - Fault Current Analysis

Appendix D - Earthing Issues

Appendix E - Suggested Methods Of Detection And Automatic Disconnection For Earth Fault Protection

Appendix F - Lightning/Overvoltage Protection

Appendix G - Examples Of Signs

Appendix H - Maintenance Requirements

Appendix I - Additional Commissioning Tests

Appendix J - Case Studies Diagrams