Solar pv schematic

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Damn I wish I had joined here sooner as it would have saved me loads of time and a lot of effort to get my PV inspection correct.....
 
From what I've gathered since I posted the query, the supply from the pv side is connected to an mcb input terminal. This allows isolation but it is the only time an input supply is ever connected to the load terminal of an mcb! I worry as to what a spark who isnt aware of this might do while testing or working on the cu of such an installation. Anyone else out there to reply to this? This mcb is really a separator to separate the two sources, the PV and the Grid.
 
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Les Macaulay said:
From what I've gathered since I posted the query, the supply from the pv side is connected to an mcb input terminal. This allows isolation but it is the only time an input supply is ever connected to the load terminal of an mcb! I worry as to what a spark who isnt aware of this might do while testing or working on the cu of such an installation. Anyone else out there to reply to this? This mcb is really a separator to separate the two sources, the PV and the Grid.
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There is this schematic for him to follow, also there are a few MCB's that connect one way in a 3 phase board and another in single phase, i think merlin gerin is one such make, any "competent" spark will no this before testing. look at the guidence notes in GN3 and specially safe isolation procedures its all there.
 
SelbyDesign said:
I know there are an abundance of wiring schematic examples going around at the moment but do they not need to be specific to the job? i.e a drawing that has the customers details, address, system size and so on. Also drawn to represent the system installed, i.e the locations of equipment relative to the building?

Selby Design offer a full 'job specific' design package for solar pv installers in accordance with MCS. This includes an A3 drawing consisting of a site plan of the address, a plan of the roof area in question and a projected view showing the true roof space available with the proposed panel layout and fixing method. Also included is a 'job specific' A3 electrical schematic that can be provided as part of the O&M and laminated and put up beside the inverter. All drawings branded in your company logo etc and providing a much more professional design service/package to your customer.

With tough times for solar pv and tough competition, it's these edges that are going to make the better businesses stand out among the crowd and get higher numbers of recommendations. One client of mine works purely on leads that are through recommendation with no need for purchased leads.

For more information on the installer design support services available, please message me and I can provide examples of the drawings delivered.
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the forum wont let me send a pm as i have not fulfilled enough posts. can you pm me as i am interested??
 
Thank you for noticing that sptrotter67 - I will ask to get the cutout fuse and G59 relays added to the editor. So far installers have mostly been using Easy-PV for domestic sized systems. But it works fine for commercial ones.

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sptrotter67 said:
Unfortunately the DNO's I deal with require the cutout fuse to be defined and also we need to put text on our schematics to explain the operation.
There doesn't appear to be an option for three phase G59 relays to be shown?
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Hi Bluecallum, been searching for a schematic for my first PV install. Did you receive one from Goodwild and was it usable ?
Would be grateful of any assistance, Richy.
 
Hi folks change of thread a little sorry . Doing some pv work next week again . Its been a while and i have never installed micro inverter systems before , would someone be kind enough to show me a line diagram of components in relative order as i am not sure about the meter position . normally on string inverter install i would go panel , dc iso , inverter , ac 1 iso , meter , garage unit with rcd and then AC2 iso back to either spare in CU or henley block back to supply . Please advise if micro set up is different apart from the string inverter and the DC isololators which i know wont be there . Cheers buddies Jeffmo
 
My memory says that the AC cable going into the customers cu is on the load side of an mcb .... correct . If into henley split does the split incorporate dno meter befor supply . I just cant remember and its doin my head in
 
The drawings are available for everyone here. You can open them and save them.

@ goodwilld, after literally hundreds of emails you must have the patience of a Saint.
 
Hi Fieldmouse, welcome to the forum. No need to wait for a PM or an email, you can just follow the link in my post above yours and save the diagrams to your local computer or mobile device.
 
Any chance I could get a copy of the schematic? **removed email** got my mcs soon and not sure mine is good enough
 
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