Rapid Shutdown Solutions

Yaskawa Solectria Solar provides PV inverter product solutions to meet NEC 2014 Rapid Shutdown requirements.

CODE REQUIREMENTS - NEC 2014 RAPID SHUTDOWN (Article 690.12)
PV system circuits installed in or on buildings shall include a rapid shutdown function that controls specific conductors in accordance with NEC 2014, Article 690.12 (1) through (5). These requirements include:

     1. Rooftop PV installations
     2. Rapid shutdown equipment placement:
          a. 10 feet from array (equipment outside building) or
          b. 5 feet from array (equipment inside building)
     3. Shutdown to 30V & 240VA in 10 seconds
     4. Correct stickers/signage
     5. All PV equipment listed and identified

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS

SOLUTION: Yaskawa Solectria Solar Residential PVI 3800-7600TL inverters and Rapid Shutdown Combiner Box
REQUIREMENTS: Installer must wire 5VDC control signal to inverter from Rapid Shutdown Combiner Box.
METHODS:

Residential Installations Rapid Shutdown Solution Method

 


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