Title Page
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Location
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Project Manager
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Inspection Number
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Inspector
- David Seeta
- Tanaka Zimuto
- David Kuwengwa
- Michael van Zanten
- Cornelius Rheeders
- Leon Groenewald
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Installer
- Aces
- Dorman Projects
- Elex Khanyisa
- Happy Solar
- Powerwize
- SmartSolar
- Tisol
- BDL
- Other
- GT Solar
- Energy Partners
- Raytech Solar
- Sakisa
- Thula Moya
- SB Solar
- Luken Solar
- Matthews Group
- PPI Solar
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Is this a remedial action inspection
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Give previous project inspection number
EQUIPMENT DETAILS
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Inverter Brand
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System kWp
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Modules Size
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Inverter size
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Number of inverters
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Type
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Monitoring Equipment ( OOB, Janitza, MeteoControl, Weather station, Router, Gen Int controller, SCADA)
DC - Module Area
Layouts
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Has modules installation been finished?
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Has the modules been laid out as per layout?
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Is there flashing, obstacles or a mounting issue preventing layout?
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String layout is confirmed to match final design
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Has the modules been laid out as per layout?
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Is there flashing, obstacles or a mounting issue preventing layout?
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String layout is confirmed to match final design
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Is the Layout from PVSol followed?
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Number of Modules per String match PVSol Design and SLD
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List anomalies
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Number of Strings match PVSol Design and SLD
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String Input to Inverters matches PVSol Design and SLD
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Is there shading on modules due to obstacles?
Module mounting
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Is clamps in clamp zone? (1/8L - 1/4L +- 50mm)
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Is there clamps close to the edge of the shortrails?
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Any Broken modules?
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Any loose clamps?
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What mounting system is used?
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Is there clamps close to the edge of the shortrails?
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Is there maintenance gaps between rows/columns as per design?
- Yes
- No
Cable Trays
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Has the position of cable trays, bends, entry points been identified (Take photos of all cable trays)
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Cable entries into trays are mechanically protected and not exposed to sunlight or sharp edges
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Any joins or connection in the DC cable are identified and recorded for asbuilt
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DC cable is protected from sharp edges in trunking
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Has the joins and cuts been cold galvanised or protected from environment in some manner?
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Cables are managed neatly in the cable trays and will not pinch in the lid and no sharp edges at cable tray joints
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Is sprague used between modules, module arrays and leading to cable trays or junction boxes?
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Is cable trays/mesh trays or conduits used between modules, module arrays and leading to cable trays or junction boxes?
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Is the sprague fixed properly at all places?
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Is the same sprague used thoughout the project? Multiple sizes allowed but only one manufacturer and type
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Cable trays are properly fixed and does not show excessive deflection
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Walkways are properly fixed and does not show excessive deflection
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Is the cable tray lids properly fixed?
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Sharp bends or turns on the DC cable
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Earthing
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An earthing and bonding arrangement has been established inter Array
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Method of interconnecting earthing between sub arrays
- Lug connected with serrated and spring washer
- No lug
- Lug without serrated and spring washer
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Connected to
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Earth cable size and Type
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Type
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Earth busbar or connection point Example
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Is there an Earth busbar or connection point on cable tray?
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The earth conductor size from sub arrays to earth connection point on roof
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
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The earth conductor size from earth connection point on roof to Main earth bar in PV Sub DB
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
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Any loose earthing/bonding connection?
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Spot checks for loose bonding lugs has been done on the outside modules and no loose lugs found
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Latest design has been confirmed and approved by EE Design team
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Earthing layout follows design
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Labels
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String labels on roof are present
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String labels at DC junction box and/or Inverters are present
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String labels for DC High voltage present on cable trays
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MC4's
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All MC4 connectors have been crimped with correct tool and tightened to the correct torque
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Exposed MC4s are sealed and not exposed to the weather while not connected
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No MC4 connectors are touching the roof sheeting
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Only original MC4s are being used on site Especially SolarEdge sites
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Take picture of Module MC4
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Take picture of String MC4
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Is this a SolarEdge system
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SolarEdge optimiser layout is being followed
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Optimiser sticker layout is complete and clear
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No mistakes are found in optimiser spot checks (Check at least 5)
AC - Tie in to Inverter
Inverter / LV Area
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Is there more than one Tie in?
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Tie in 1
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The SLD lines up with the physical site inspection
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Has the PV Sub DB been installed?
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Take Video of PV DB location and surrounding area
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NRS 097 Warning Labels have been procured and the position is determined
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Labelling is complete and permanent, All devices are clearly labelled including Inverters, Circuit Breakers, Isolators and DB boards
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Inverters Installed?
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Record inverter serial numbers
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Is the Installation finished
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The EE Commissioning Forms have been filled in and returned by the installer
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All the CoC tests have been performed and results recorded by someone on site Record the name of the person who performed the testing
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The CoC has been issued
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Inverter casings and all metal cableways are bonded less than 0.2Ω
Inverters
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Take pictures of inverter Serial Numbers
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Take Pictures of String Inputs to inverters
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All strings are labelled at inverter
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Inverter mounting and spacing is as per the installation manual
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Inverter installation manual is on site with the installation team
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All inverters are producing energy and are communicating with the monitoring platform
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Unused glands and holes are to be sealed with the blanks supplied in the inverter box
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Is the inverters located outside
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Does it require a cage and roof?
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The inverter room has sufficient airflow and cooling
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Inverter covers are mounted securely and all screws and glands are tightened correctly
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Bonding, Earthing and insulation resistance test has been done and has passed before turning the power on
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Production reading lines up with a manual measurement
PV DB
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Any loose connections found in PV DB?
Main breaker in PV Sub DB
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Motorised breaker setup
- Double Motorised in PV DB
- Split motorised in PV and Tie in DB
- Double Motorised in PV DB with Isolator in Tie in DB
- BESS system no motorised breaker
- No motorised breaker
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Take photo of Isolator location and ratings
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Take photo of Busbars/connection point (AC and Earth)
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Take photo of Motorised breaker (connections/ trip settings/Serial Number/motorising unit)
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Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from PV DB to main motorised breakers in Main DB
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Is the control cable directly wired?
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Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
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Current rating and setting applied, Breaker Fault level in kA, Is the breaker 3 or 4 Pole
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AC Cables size from Tie in to PV DB motorised breaker
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
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Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
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Have the Breaker been labelled correctly?
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Is the modules connected directly to earth busbar?
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Earth cable size
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
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Evidence required
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Earth cable type
- Bare copper
- Green Yellow
- Internal H07
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Evidence required
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Type of termination on CB's and Terminals in PV DB
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Take photo of all terminations on CB's, Terminal block, fuses and other equipment in DB
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Is there a OOB Relay?
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Type of Relay
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Location of Voltage reference
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Is there Relay voltage reference protection (type and size)
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Are bootlace ferrules used on all connections on grid relay?
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Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from grid relay to motorised breakers
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Are there bootlace ferrules used on the connections of the terminal blocks?
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Is the control cable directly wired?
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Take photo of serial numbers
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Out of Bounds relay connection is correct and operates the MCCBs or contactors 2 in series. The OOB relay must be able to open and close the solar connection
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Is the system smaller than 30kVA?
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Solar DB design has been reviewed and is sized correctly for cooling etc
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Is cooling equipment required?
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Take photo of cooling equipment in DB
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Is there AC SPD?
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Type of SPD
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Does the SPD have Fuse protection?
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Fuze size
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Cable size to fuse from Busbar
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Cable size to fuse from SPD
Inverter Breakers
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Take photo of Busbars/connection point where inverter breakers are tied in to
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Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
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Current rating and setting applied, Is the breakers 3 or 4 Pole, Breaker Fault level in kA
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AC Cables size and type from Inverters to PV DB inverter breakers
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
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Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
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Have the Breakers been labelled correctly?
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Earth cable size from earth busbar to inverters
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Earth cable type from earth busbar to inverters
Tie - in DB
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The Tie-In point to client DB has been identified, photos and video
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Take photo of Busbars/connection point (AC and Earth)
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Take photo of Motorised breaker (connections/ trip settings/Serial Number/motorising unit)
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Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
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Current rating and setting applied, Is the breaker 3 or 4 Pole, Breaker Fault level in kA
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Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from PV DB to main motorised breakers in Main DB
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Is the control cable directly wired?
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AC Cables size/ busbar size from Main busbar/connection point to Main DB motorized breaker
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Evidence required
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Type of cables
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AC Cables size from Main DB motorized breaker to PV DB motorized breaker
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Type of cables
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Earth Cables size from Main DB to PV DB
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Type of cables
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Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
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Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
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Have the Breaker been labelled correctly?
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Is there generator integration?
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Take photo of generator tie in ( circuit breakers and wiring)
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Is the Generator correct tie in correct?
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Take photos of Generator integration conroller
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Are the CT's in the correct location?
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Where is the CTs located (Mains input/ generator input/ Automatic transfer switch output)
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The grid consumption CTs are installed in the correct direction, ie. K or P1 towards the Grid For Solar Edge, Arrow points towards the grid
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Take pictures of CT location, wiring and Serial Number/nameplate
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Details of the CT's (Class/A rating/ VA rating/ 333mV or 5A output)
Cable trays
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AC and DC cable trays separate?
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Is the AC and DC cable trays mounted securely?
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Is the AC and DC Cable tray lids mounted securely?
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Is the AC and DC Cable trays bonded?
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Comms Cable running separately from AC and DC conductors?
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Cable bends are not too small in radius and are mechanically protected
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Cable tray edges are deburred and or mechanically protected
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Is the cuts cold galvanised?
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Is the cuts cold galvanised?
Comms
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Has the communication and metering equipment location been finalised
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Take photo of Comms box inside and location
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Datalogger type
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Does the system require SCADA(>100kVA) (cape town)
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For plants greater than 100kVA The Scada Device has been procured and the installation location is established
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The connection between the inverters and the Scada device has been wired
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Wiring method (RS485 or Modbus TCP)
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Rs485 Cables used for Smartlogger/janitza/power meters/solaredge inverters ?
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Does devices at start and end of chain have terminating resistor or switch?
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Is the metal shielding connnected to ground on one side and disconnected on the other end?
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Is there RS485 SPD on RS485 lines for Smartlogger/Elum/HIgeco dataloggers?
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Is there an Ethernet Switch?
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Is there a power point in/nearby comms DB or in PV DB?
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Is the installer aware that there is a need to install the techsitter meter
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Is this a roof rental or PPA Has the Techsitter meter been ordered with the correct CTs
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Does the monitoring system have its own router?
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Is the router easily accessible for O&M?
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Is the router set up and internet connectivity good?
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Is the inverters running?
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Inverter brand
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IP Address of Smartlogger/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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Is all the inverters set to static IP?
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IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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Is all the inverters set to static IP?
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Modbus ID's of inverters
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Take photo of Comms box inside and location
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Datalogger type
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Does the system require SCADA(>100kVA) (cape town)
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For plants greater than 100kVA The Scada Device has been procured and the installation location is established
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The connection between the inverters and the Scada device has been wired
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Wiring method (RS485 or Modbus TCP)
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Rs485 Cables used for Smartlogger/janitza/power meters/solaredge inverters ?
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Does devices at start and end of chain have terminating resistor or switch?
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Is the metal shielding connnected to ground on one side and disconnected on the other end?
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Is there RS485 SPD on RS485 lines for Smartlogger/Elum/HIgeco dataloggers?
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Is there an Ethernet Switch?
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Is there a power point in/nearby comms DB or in PV DB?
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Is the installer aware that there is a need to install the techsitter meter
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Is this a roof rental or PPA Has the Techsitter meter been ordered with the correct CTs
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Does the monitoring system have its own router?
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Is the router easily accessible for O&M?
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Is the router set up and internet connectivity good?
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Is the inverters running?
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Inverter brand
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IP Address of Smartlogger/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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Is all the inverters set to static IP?
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IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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Is all the inverters set to static IP?
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Modbus ID's of inverters
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Tie in 2
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The SLD lines up with the physical site inspection
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Has the PV Sub DB been installed?
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Take Video of PV DB location and surrounding area
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NRS 097 Warning Labels have been procured and the position is determined
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Labelling is complete and permanent, All devices are clearly labelled including Inverters, Circuit Breakers, Isolators and DB boards
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Inverters Installed?
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Record inverter serial numbers
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Is the Installation finished
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The EE Commissioning Forms have been filled in and returned by the installer
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All the CoC tests have been performed and results recorded by someone on site Record the name of the person who performed the testing
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The CoC has been issued
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Inverter casings and all metal cableways are bonded less than 0.2Ω
Inverters
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Take pictures of inverter Serial Numbers
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Take Pictures of String Inputs to inverters
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All strings are labelled at inverter
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Inverter mounting and spacing is as per the installation manual
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Inverter installation manual is on site with the installation team
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All inverters are producing energy and are communicating with the monitoring platform
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Unused glands and holes are to be sealed with the blanks supplied in the inverter box
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Is the inverters located outside
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Does it require a cage and roof?
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The inverter room has sufficient airflow and cooling
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Inverter covers are mounted securely and all screws and glands are tightened correctly
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Bonding, Earthing and insulation resistance test has been done and has passed before turning the power on
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Production reading lines up with a manual measurement
PV DB
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Any loose connections found in PV DB?
Main breaker in PV Sub DB
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Motorised breaker setup
- Double Motorised in PV DB
- Split motorised in PV and Tie in DB
- Double Motorised in PV DB with Isolator in Tie in DB
- BESS system no motorised breaker
- No motorised breaker
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Take photo of Isolator location and ratings
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Take photo of Busbars/connection point (AC and Earth)
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Take photo of Motorised breaker (connections/ trip settings/Serial Number/motorising unit)
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Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from PV DB to main motorised breakers in Main DB
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Is the control cable directly wired?
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Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
-
Current rating and setting applied, Breaker Fault level in kA, Is the breaker 3 or 4 Pole
-
AC Cables size from Tie in to PV DB motorised breaker
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
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Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
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Have the Breaker been labelled correctly?
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Is the modules connected directly to earth busbar?
-
Earth cable size
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
-
Evidence required
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Earth cable type
- Bare copper
- Green Yellow
- Internal H07
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Evidence required
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Type of termination on CB's and Terminals in PV DB
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Take photo of all terminations on CB's, Terminal block, fuses and other equipment in DB
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Is there a OOB Relay?
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Type of Relay
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Location of Voltage reference
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Is there Relay voltage reference protection (type and size)
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Are bootlace ferrules used on all connections on grid relay?
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Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from grid relay to motorised breakers
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Are there bootlace ferrules used on the connections of the terminal blocks?
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Is the control cable directly wired?
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Take photo of serial numbers
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Out of Bounds relay connection is correct and operates the MCCBs or contactors 2 in series. The OOB relay must be able to open and close the solar connection
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Is the system smaller than 30kVA?
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Solar DB design has been reviewed and is sized correctly for cooling etc
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Is cooling equipment required?
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Take photo of cooling equipment in DB
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Is there AC SPD?
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Type of SPD
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Does the SPD have Fuse protection?
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Fuze size
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Cable size to fuse from Busbar
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Cable size to fuse from SPD
Inverter Breakers
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Take photo of Busbars/connection point where inverter breakers are tied in to
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Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
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Current rating and setting applied, Is the breakers 3 or 4 Pole, Breaker Fault level in kA
-
AC Cables size and type from Inverters to PV DB inverter breakers
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
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Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
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Have the Breakers been labelled correctly?
-
Earth cable size from earth busbar to inverters
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Earth cable type from earth busbar to inverters
Tie - in DB
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The Tie-In point to client DB has been identified, photos and video
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Take photo of Busbars/connection point (AC and Earth)
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Take photo of Motorised breaker (connections/ trip settings/Serial Number/motorising unit)
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Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
-
Current rating and setting applied, Is the breaker 3 or 4 Pole, Breaker Fault level in kA
-
Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from PV DB to main motorised breakers in Main DB
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Is the control cable directly wired?
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AC Cables size/ busbar size from Main busbar/connection point to Main DB motorized breaker
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Evidence required
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Type of cables
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AC Cables size from Main DB motorized breaker to PV DB motorized breaker
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Type of cables
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Earth Cables size from Main DB to PV DB
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Type of cables
-
Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
-
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
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Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
-
Have the Breaker been labelled correctly?
-
Is there generator integration?
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Take photo of generator tie in ( circuit breakers and wiring)
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Is the Generator correct tie in correct?
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Take photos of Generator integration conroller
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Are the CT's in the correct location?
-
Where is the CTs located (Mains input/ generator input/ Automatic transfer switch output)
-
The grid consumption CTs are installed in the correct direction, ie. K or P1 towards the Grid For Solar Edge, Arrow points towards the grid
-
Take pictures of CT location, wiring and Serial Number/nameplate
-
Details of the CT's (Class/A rating/ VA rating/ 333mV or 5A output)
Cable trays
-
AC and DC cable trays separate?
-
Is the AC and DC cable trays mounted securely?
-
Is the AC and DC Cable tray lids mounted securely?
-
Is the AC and DC Cable trays bonded?
-
Comms Cable running separately from AC and DC conductors?
-
Cable bends are not too small in radius and are mechanically protected
-
Cable tray edges are deburred and or mechanically protected
-
Is the cuts cold galvanised?
-
Is the cuts cold galvanised?
Comms
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Has the communication and metering equipment location been finalised
-
Take photo of Comms box inside and location
-
Datalogger type
-
Does the system require SCADA(>100kVA) (cape town)
-
For plants greater than 100kVA The Scada Device has been procured and the installation location is established
-
The connection between the inverters and the Scada device has been wired
-
Wiring method (RS485 or Modbus TCP)
-
Rs485 Cables used for Smartlogger/janitza/power meters/solaredge inverters ?
-
Does devices at start and end of chain have terminating resistor or switch?
-
Is the metal shielding connnected to ground on one side and disconnected on the other end?
-
Is there RS485 SPD on RS485 lines for Smartlogger/Elum/HIgeco dataloggers?
-
Is there an Ethernet Switch?
-
Is there a power point in/nearby comms DB or in PV DB?
-
Is the installer aware that there is a need to install the techsitter meter
-
Is this a roof rental or PPA Has the Techsitter meter been ordered with the correct CTs
-
Does the monitoring system have its own router?
-
Is the router easily accessible for O&M?
-
Is the router set up and internet connectivity good?
-
Is the inverters running?
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Inverter brand
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IP Address of Smartlogger/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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Is all the inverters set to static IP?
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IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
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IP Address of Inverters
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Is all the inverters set to static IP?
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Modbus ID's of inverters
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Take photo of Comms box inside and location
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Datalogger type
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Does the system require SCADA(>100kVA) (cape town)
-
For plants greater than 100kVA The Scada Device has been procured and the installation location is established
-
The connection between the inverters and the Scada device has been wired
-
Wiring method (RS485 or Modbus TCP)
-
Rs485 Cables used for Smartlogger/janitza/power meters/solaredge inverters ?
-
Does devices at start and end of chain have terminating resistor or switch?
-
Is the metal shielding connnected to ground on one side and disconnected on the other end?
-
Is there RS485 SPD on RS485 lines for Smartlogger/Elum/HIgeco dataloggers?
-
Is there an Ethernet Switch?
-
Is there a power point in/nearby comms DB or in PV DB?
-
Is the installer aware that there is a need to install the techsitter meter
-
Is this a roof rental or PPA Has the Techsitter meter been ordered with the correct CTs
-
Does the monitoring system have its own router?
-
Is the router easily accessible for O&M?
-
Is the router set up and internet connectivity good?
-
Is the inverters running?
-
Inverter brand
-
IP Address of Smartlogger/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
Modbus ID's of inverters
-
Tie in 3
-
The SLD lines up with the physical site inspection
-
Has the PV Sub DB been installed?
-
Take Video of PV DB location and surrounding area
-
NRS 097 Warning Labels have been procured and the position is determined
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Labelling is complete and permanent, All devices are clearly labelled including Inverters, Circuit Breakers, Isolators and DB boards
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Inverters Installed?
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Record inverter serial numbers
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Is the Installation finished
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The EE Commissioning Forms have been filled in and returned by the installer
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All the CoC tests have been performed and results recorded by someone on site Record the name of the person who performed the testing
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The CoC has been issued
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Inverter casings and all metal cableways are bonded less than 0.2Ω
Inverters
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Take pictures of inverter Serial Numbers
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Take Pictures of String Inputs to inverters
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All strings are labelled at inverter
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Inverter mounting and spacing is as per the installation manual
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Inverter installation manual is on site with the installation team
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All inverters are producing energy and are communicating with the monitoring platform
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Unused glands and holes are to be sealed with the blanks supplied in the inverter box
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Is the inverters located outside
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Does it require a cage and roof?
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The inverter room has sufficient airflow and cooling
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Inverter covers are mounted securely and all screws and glands are tightened correctly
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Bonding, Earthing and insulation resistance test has been done and has passed before turning the power on
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Production reading lines up with a manual measurement
PV DB
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Any loose connections found in PV DB?
Main breaker in PV Sub DB
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Motorised breaker setup
- Double Motorised in PV DB
- Split motorised in PV and Tie in DB
- Double Motorised in PV DB with Isolator in Tie in DB
- BESS system no motorised breaker
- No motorised breaker
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Take photo of Isolator location and ratings
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Take photo of Busbars/connection point (AC and Earth)
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Take photo of Motorised breaker (connections/ trip settings/Serial Number/motorising unit)
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Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from PV DB to main motorised breakers in Main DB
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Is the control cable directly wired?
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Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
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Current rating and setting applied, Breaker Fault level in kA, Is the breaker 3 or 4 Pole
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AC Cables size from Tie in to PV DB motorised breaker
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
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Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
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Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
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Have the Breaker been labelled correctly?
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Is the modules connected directly to earth busbar?
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Earth cable size
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
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Evidence required
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Earth cable type
- Bare copper
- Green Yellow
- Internal H07
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Evidence required
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Type of termination on CB's and Terminals in PV DB
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Take photo of all terminations on CB's, Terminal block, fuses and other equipment in DB
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Is there a OOB Relay?
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Type of Relay
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Location of Voltage reference
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Is there Relay voltage reference protection (type and size)
-
Are bootlace ferrules used on all connections on grid relay?
-
Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from grid relay to motorised breakers
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Are there bootlace ferrules used on the connections of the terminal blocks?
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Is the control cable directly wired?
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Take photo of serial numbers
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Out of Bounds relay connection is correct and operates the MCCBs or contactors 2 in series. The OOB relay must be able to open and close the solar connection
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Is the system smaller than 30kVA?
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Solar DB design has been reviewed and is sized correctly for cooling etc
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Is cooling equipment required?
-
Take photo of cooling equipment in DB
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Is there AC SPD?
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Type of SPD
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Does the SPD have Fuse protection?
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Fuze size
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Cable size to fuse from Busbar
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Cable size to fuse from SPD
Inverter Breakers
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Take photo of Busbars/connection point where inverter breakers are tied in to
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Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
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Current rating and setting applied, Is the breakers 3 or 4 Pole, Breaker Fault level in kA
-
AC Cables size and type from Inverters to PV DB inverter breakers
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
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-
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
-
Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
-
Have the Breakers been labelled correctly?
-
Earth cable size from earth busbar to inverters
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Earth cable type from earth busbar to inverters
Tie - in DB
-
The Tie-In point to client DB has been identified, photos and video
-
Take photo of Busbars/connection point (AC and Earth)
-
Take photo of Motorised breaker (connections/ trip settings/Serial Number/motorising unit)
-
Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
-
Current rating and setting applied, Is the breaker 3 or 4 Pole, Breaker Fault level in kA
-
Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from PV DB to main motorised breakers in Main DB
-
Is the control cable directly wired?
-
AC Cables size/ busbar size from Main busbar/connection point to Main DB motorized breaker
-
Evidence required
-
Type of cables
-
AC Cables size from Main DB motorized breaker to PV DB motorized breaker
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Type of cables
-
Earth Cables size from Main DB to PV DB
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Type of cables
-
Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
-
-
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Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
-
Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
-
Have the Breaker been labelled correctly?
-
Is there generator integration?
-
Take photo of generator tie in ( circuit breakers and wiring)
-
Is the Generator correct tie in correct?
-
Take photos of Generator integration conroller
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Are the CT's in the correct location?
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Where is the CTs located (Mains input/ generator input/ Automatic transfer switch output)
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The grid consumption CTs are installed in the correct direction, ie. K or P1 towards the Grid For Solar Edge, Arrow points towards the grid
-
Take pictures of CT location, wiring and Serial Number/nameplate
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Details of the CT's (Class/A rating/ VA rating/ 333mV or 5A output)
Cable trays
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AC and DC cable trays separate?
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Is the AC and DC cable trays mounted securely?
-
Is the AC and DC Cable tray lids mounted securely?
-
Is the AC and DC Cable trays bonded?
-
Comms Cable running separately from AC and DC conductors?
-
Cable bends are not too small in radius and are mechanically protected
-
Cable tray edges are deburred and or mechanically protected
-
Is the cuts cold galvanised?
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Is the cuts cold galvanised?
Comms
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Has the communication and metering equipment location been finalised
-
Take photo of Comms box inside and location
-
Datalogger type
-
Does the system require SCADA(>100kVA) (cape town)
-
For plants greater than 100kVA The Scada Device has been procured and the installation location is established
-
The connection between the inverters and the Scada device has been wired
-
Wiring method (RS485 or Modbus TCP)
-
Rs485 Cables used for Smartlogger/janitza/power meters/solaredge inverters ?
-
Does devices at start and end of chain have terminating resistor or switch?
-
Is the metal shielding connnected to ground on one side and disconnected on the other end?
-
Is there RS485 SPD on RS485 lines for Smartlogger/Elum/HIgeco dataloggers?
-
Is there an Ethernet Switch?
-
Is there a power point in/nearby comms DB or in PV DB?
-
Is the installer aware that there is a need to install the techsitter meter
-
Is this a roof rental or PPA Has the Techsitter meter been ordered with the correct CTs
-
Does the monitoring system have its own router?
-
Is the router easily accessible for O&M?
-
Is the router set up and internet connectivity good?
-
Is the inverters running?
-
Inverter brand
-
IP Address of Smartlogger/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
Modbus ID's of inverters
-
Take photo of Comms box inside and location
-
Datalogger type
-
Does the system require SCADA(>100kVA) (cape town)
-
For plants greater than 100kVA The Scada Device has been procured and the installation location is established
-
The connection between the inverters and the Scada device has been wired
-
Wiring method (RS485 or Modbus TCP)
-
Rs485 Cables used for Smartlogger/janitza/power meters/solaredge inverters ?
-
Does devices at start and end of chain have terminating resistor or switch?
-
Is the metal shielding connnected to ground on one side and disconnected on the other end?
-
Is there RS485 SPD on RS485 lines for Smartlogger/Elum/HIgeco dataloggers?
-
Is there an Ethernet Switch?
-
Is there a power point in/nearby comms DB or in PV DB?
-
Is the installer aware that there is a need to install the techsitter meter
-
Is this a roof rental or PPA Has the Techsitter meter been ordered with the correct CTs
-
Does the monitoring system have its own router?
-
Is the router easily accessible for O&M?
-
Is the router set up and internet connectivity good?
-
Is the inverters running?
-
Inverter brand
-
IP Address of Smartlogger/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
Modbus ID's of inverters
-
Tie in 1
-
The SLD lines up with the physical site inspection
-
Has the PV Sub DB been installed?
-
Take Video of PV DB location and surrounding area
-
NRS 097 Warning Labels have been procured and the position is determined
-
Labelling is complete and permanent, All devices are clearly labelled including Inverters, Circuit Breakers, Isolators and DB boards
-
Inverters Installed?
-
Record inverter serial numbers
-
Is the Installation finished
-
The EE Commissioning Forms have been filled in and returned by the installer
-
All the CoC tests have been performed and results recorded by someone on site Record the name of the person who performed the testing
-
The CoC has been issued
-
Inverter casings and all metal cableways are bonded less than 0.2Ω
Inverters
-
Take pictures of inverter Serial Numbers
-
Take Pictures of String Inputs to inverters
-
All strings are labelled at inverter
-
Inverter mounting and spacing is as per the installation manual
-
Inverter installation manual is on site with the installation team
-
All inverters are producing energy and are communicating with the monitoring platform
-
Unused glands and holes are to be sealed with the blanks supplied in the inverter box
-
Is the inverters located outside
-
Does it require a cage and roof?
-
The inverter room has sufficient airflow and cooling
-
Inverter covers are mounted securely and all screws and glands are tightened correctly
-
Bonding, Earthing and insulation resistance test has been done and has passed before turning the power on
-
Production reading lines up with a manual measurement
PV DB
-
Any loose connections found in PV DB?
Main breaker in PV Sub DB
-
Motorised breaker setup
- Double Motorised in PV DB
- Split motorised in PV and Tie in DB
- Double Motorised in PV DB with Isolator in Tie in DB
- BESS system no motorised breaker
- No motorised breaker
-
Take photo of Isolator location and ratings
-
Take photo of Busbars/connection point (AC and Earth)
-
Take photo of Motorised breaker (connections/ trip settings/Serial Number/motorising unit)
-
Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from PV DB to main motorised breakers in Main DB
-
Is the control cable directly wired?
-
Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
-
Current rating and setting applied, Breaker Fault level in kA, Is the breaker 3 or 4 Pole
-
AC Cables size from Tie in to PV DB motorised breaker
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
-
-
-
Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
-
Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
-
Have the Breaker been labelled correctly?
-
Is the modules connected directly to earth busbar?
-
Earth cable size
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
-
Evidence required
-
Earth cable type
- Bare copper
- Green Yellow
- Internal H07
-
Evidence required
-
Type of termination on CB's and Terminals in PV DB
-
Take photo of all terminations on CB's, Terminal block, fuses and other equipment in DB
-
Is there a OOB Relay?
-
Type of Relay
-
Location of Voltage reference
-
Is there Relay voltage reference protection (type and size)
-
Are bootlace ferrules used on all connections on grid relay?
-
Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from grid relay to motorised breakers
-
Are there bootlace ferrules used on the connections of the terminal blocks?
-
Is the control cable directly wired?
-
Take photo of serial numbers
-
Out of Bounds relay connection is correct and operates the MCCBs or contactors 2 in series. The OOB relay must be able to open and close the solar connection
-
Is the system smaller than 30kVA?
-
Solar DB design has been reviewed and is sized correctly for cooling etc
-
Is cooling equipment required?
-
Take photo of cooling equipment in DB
-
Is there AC SPD?
-
Type of SPD
-
Does the SPD have Fuse protection?
-
Fuze size
-
Cable size to fuse from Busbar
-
Cable size to fuse from SPD
Inverter Breakers
-
Take photo of Busbars/connection point where inverter breakers are tied in to
-
Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
-
Current rating and setting applied, Is the breakers 3 or 4 Pole, Breaker Fault level in kA
-
AC Cables size and type from Inverters to PV DB inverter breakers
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
-
-
-
Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
-
Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
-
Have the Breakers been labelled correctly?
-
Earth cable size from earth busbar to inverters
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Earth cable type from earth busbar to inverters
Tie - in DB
-
The Tie-In point to client DB has been identified, photos and video
-
Take photo of Busbars/connection point (AC and Earth)
-
Take photo of Motorised breaker (connections/ trip settings/Serial Number/motorising unit)
-
Is the connections torqued and have they been marked?
-
Current rating and setting applied, Is the breaker 3 or 4 Pole, Breaker Fault level in kA
-
Is there terminal blocks for control wiring from PV DB to main motorised breakers in Main DB
-
Is the control cable directly wired?
-
AC Cables size/ busbar size from Main busbar/connection point to Main DB motorized breaker
-
Evidence required
-
Type of cables
-
AC Cables size from Main DB motorized breaker to PV DB motorized breaker
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Type of cables
-
Earth Cables size from Main DB to PV DB
- 6
- 10
- 16
- 25
- 35
- 50
- 70
- 95
- 120
- 150
- 185
- 240
- 300
-
Type of cables
-
Cable sizes are sufficient to carry the current from the inverters/system. Refer to SANS 101421, Table 6.4(a) for SWA Armoured Cable
-
-
-
Does the Breaker and setting of breaker match SLD ( current and Fault rating)
-
Have the cables heatshrink been properly done?
-
Have the Breaker been labelled correctly?
-
Is there generator integration?
-
Take photo of generator tie in ( circuit breakers and wiring)
-
Is the Generator correct tie in correct?
-
Take photos of Generator integration conroller
-
Are the CT's in the correct location?
-
Where is the CTs located (Mains input/ generator input/ Automatic transfer switch output)
-
The grid consumption CTs are installed in the correct direction, ie. K or P1 towards the Grid For Solar Edge, Arrow points towards the grid
-
Take pictures of CT location, wiring and Serial Number/nameplate
-
Details of the CT's (Class/A rating/ VA rating/ 333mV or 5A output)
Cable trays
-
AC and DC cable trays separate?
-
Is the AC and DC cable trays mounted securely?
-
Is the AC and DC Cable tray lids mounted securely?
-
Is the AC and DC Cable trays bonded?
-
Comms Cable running separately from AC and DC conductors?
-
Cable bends are not too small in radius and are mechanically protected
-
Cable tray edges are deburred and or mechanically protected
-
Is the cuts cold galvanised?
-
Is the cuts cold galvanised?
Comms
-
Has the communication and metering equipment location been finalised
-
Take photo of Comms box inside and location
-
Datalogger type
-
Does the system require SCADA(>100kVA) (cape town)
-
For plants greater than 100kVA The Scada Device has been procured and the installation location is established
-
The connection between the inverters and the Scada device has been wired
-
Wiring method (RS485 or Modbus TCP)
-
Rs485 Cables used for Smartlogger/janitza/power meters/solaredge inverters ?
-
Does devices at start and end of chain have terminating resistor or switch?
-
Is the metal shielding connnected to ground on one side and disconnected on the other end?
-
Is there RS485 SPD on RS485 lines for Smartlogger/Elum/HIgeco dataloggers?
-
Is there an Ethernet Switch?
-
Is there a power point in/nearby comms DB or in PV DB?
-
Is the installer aware that there is a need to install the techsitter meter
-
Is this a roof rental or PPA Has the Techsitter meter been ordered with the correct CTs
-
Does the monitoring system have its own router?
-
Is the router easily accessible for O&M?
-
Is the router set up and internet connectivity good?
-
Is the inverters running?
-
Inverter brand
-
IP Address of Smartlogger/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
Modbus ID's of inverters
-
Take photo of Comms box inside and location
-
Datalogger type
-
Does the system require SCADA(>100kVA) (cape town)
-
For plants greater than 100kVA The Scada Device has been procured and the installation location is established
-
The connection between the inverters and the Scada device has been wired
-
Wiring method (RS485 or Modbus TCP)
-
Rs485 Cables used for Smartlogger/janitza/power meters/solaredge inverters ?
-
Does devices at start and end of chain have terminating resistor or switch?
-
Is the metal shielding connnected to ground on one side and disconnected on the other end?
-
Is there RS485 SPD on RS485 lines for Smartlogger/Elum/HIgeco dataloggers?
-
Is there an Ethernet Switch?
-
Is there a power point in/nearby comms DB or in PV DB?
-
Is the installer aware that there is a need to install the techsitter meter
-
Is this a roof rental or PPA Has the Techsitter meter been ordered with the correct CTs
-
Does the monitoring system have its own router?
-
Is the router easily accessible for O&M?
-
Is the router set up and internet connectivity good?
-
Is the inverters running?
-
Inverter brand
-
IP Address of Smartlogger/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
IP Address of Datamanager/Datalogger
-
IP Address of Inverters
-
Is all the inverters set to static IP?
-
Modbus ID's of inverters
General
-
Any additional remarks?
-
Is there boot marks on the modules
-
Is the site in neat condition and housekeeping done?
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Is this site BUILT TO LAST
