Safety; Intended Use - SMA MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER STATION 500SC-JP System Manual

2 Safety

SMA Solar Technology AG
2 Safety
2.1

Intended Use

The MV Power Station is a complete system for PV power plants. All devices required to convert the direct current
generated by the PV modules into alternating current and to feed this current into the medium-voltage grid are located
in the MV Power Station.
Operation of the MV Power Station is only permitted providing that the maximum permissible DC input voltage, AC
output voltage and the required ambient conditions are adhered to. The maximum permissible DC input voltage, AC
output voltage and the required ambient conditions are subject to the respective configuration of the
MV Power Station. Ensure that the ambient conditions and the maximum permissible voltage are complied with prior to
commissioning the MV Power Station.
It is only permitted to use the product in a PV power plant which is designed as a closed electrical operating area as
per IEC 61936-1.
The specified safety clearances must be observed.
Do not deactivate or modify settings that affect grid management services without first obtaining approval from the grid
operator.
The product is designed for outdoor use only.
Use this product only in accordance with the information provided in the enclosed documentation and with the locally
applicable standards and directives. Any other application may cause personal injury or property damage.
Alterations to the product, e.g. changes or modifications, are only permitted with the express written permission of
SMA Solar Technology AG. Unauthorized alterations will void guarantee and warranty claims and in most cases
terminate the operating license. SMA Solar Technology AG shall not be held liable for any damage caused by such
changes.
Any use of the product other than that described in the Intended Use section does not qualify as appropriate.
The enclosed documentation is an integral part of this product. Keep the documentation in a convenient place for
future reference and observe all instructions contained therein.
Only persons fulfilling all of the skills for the target group are permitted to work on or with the product.
All work on the product must only be performed using appropriate tools and in compliance with the ESD protection
regulations.
Suitable personal protective equipment is to be worn by all persons working on or with the product.
Unauthorized persons must not operate the product and must be kept at a safe distance from the product.
The service platforms and the protection roofs for the inverter compartment and transformer compartment must be open
during operation. All other doors and covers must be closed during operation.
The product must not be opened when it is raining or when humidity exceeds 95%.
The product must not be operated with any technical defects.
The type label must remain permanently attached to the product.
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