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SmartHarvest ™ Pole-Mounted PV Solar Power Station
The SmartHarvest™ Pole-Mounted PV Solar Power Station is composed of a number of pre-installed, pre-wired subsystems.
Before proceeding with the installation, verify which charge controller is installed, review this guide to become familiar with the
various subsystems. Adhere to the electrical and mechanical safety guidelines indicated in this document, as well as all related
documentation for each subsystem.
Refer to the following documents for comprehensive installation instructions and safety information.
Enclosure:
• Alpha Technologies Alpha Pole Mount Bracket Installation Guide (Alpha p/n 745-968-C0)
Charge Controllers:
• SmartHarvest
TM
SCCM20-100 MPPT Charge Controller/Load Manager
• Morningstar TriStar MPPT
Solar Module Racking System, Side of Pole Mount (SPM) – The actual racking system will be determined by the size and
power capacity of the system.
• DPW Solar Side-of-Pole Mount (SPM1) Assembly Instructions
• DPW Solar Side-of-Pole Mount (SPM2) Assembly Instructions
• DPW Solar Side-of-Pole Mount (SPM3) Assembly Instructions
Photovoltaic Modules:
• ET Solar Photovoltaic Modules User Manual
Batteries:
• OutBack Power Technologies EnergyCell Battery Owner's Manual (OutBack Power Technologies p/n 900-0127-01-00)
Audience
This guide is intended for experienced installers familiar with the mechanical and electrical requirements of photovoltaic systems
and qualified, licensed installation personnel. Review all included documentation to become familiar with all of the features and
functions of the equipment in this system before proceeding. Failure to install and/or use this equipment as instructed in the
system documents can result in damage to the equipment. This system is only serviceable by qualified personnel.
Safety Guidelines
Separate safety documentation, as well as technical manuals for the racking system, PV modules, charge controller, enclosure and
batteries are available online. and contain additional product-specific safety information, detailed installation and configuration
information. Comprehensive safety information is contained in OutBack Power Technologies' Important Safety Instructions.
Classes of Symbols used in these documents
WARNING: Hazard to Human Life
This type of notation indicates that the hazard could be harmful to human life.
CAUTION: Hazard to Equipment
This type of notation indicates that the hazard may cause damage to the equipment.
IMPORTANT:
This type of notation indicates that the information provided is important to the installation, operation and/or maintenance of
the equipment. Failure to follow the recommendations in such a notation could result in voiding the equipment warranty.
031-331-B1-001, Rev. A (11/2015)
TM
-30 Solar Charge Controller, (Morningstar p/n MS-000946 v05.1)
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- Page 1 SmartHarvest ™ Pole-Mounted PV Solar Power Station The SmartHarvest™ Pole-Mounted PV Solar Power Station is composed of a number of pre-installed, pre-wired subsystems. Before proceeding with the installation, verify which charge controller is installed, review this guide to become familiar with the various subsystems.
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Page 2: Simplified System Block Diagram
Illustration courtesy of DPW Solar / Preformed Line Products IMPORTANT: The size and capacity of the system determine which charge controller, either the SmartHarvest by OutBack SCCM20-100 MPPT or Morningstar TriStar MPPT-30, is installed in the system. Verify the particular make and model in... -
Page 3: Enclosure Installation
PV Module wiring to TriStar Charge Controller CAUTION: Hazard to Equipment In systems configured with a SmartHarvest Charge Controller: Connect PV module negative (–) directly to PV negative (–) point on the charge controller. In systems configured with a TriStar Charge Controller: Connect PV module negative (–) to the negative bus bar; the connection 1/4"... -
Page 4: Battery Installation
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when working with batteries, including eye or face protection, acid-resistant Additional battery information is available in OutBack Power Technologies' EnergyCell Battery Owner's Manual. gloves, an apron, and other items. Avoid touching bare skin or eyes while working near batteries. - Page 5 Wiring the System, SmartHarvest SCCM20-100 Charge Controller System Startup, SmartHarvest Charge Controller SCCM20-100 The system is shipped with the bulk of the wiring connections already in place. Remove the fixing screw on the underside of the cover plate to expose the connection terminals and make connections as shown. Verify pre-existing wiring is still in place and tightened to proper torque settings.
- Page 6 Indications/Alarms, SmartHarvest SCCM20-100 Charge Controller System Shutdown, SmartHarvest Charge Controller SCCM20-100 Charge Control / Load Control LEDs on the SmartHarvest SCCM20-100 Charge Controller indicate battery state, operational status and alarm conditions as indicated in the table below. SmartHarvest SCCM20-100 LED Indicators...
- Page 7 Wiring the System, Morningstar TriStar MPPT-30 Charge Controller Wiring the System, Morningstar TriStar MPPT-30 Charge Controller The system is shipped with the bulk of the wiring connections already in place. Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four Connection detail, charge controller termination board (4) screws that secure the wiring box cover.
- Page 8 System Startup, Indications/Alarms, Morningstar TriStar MPPT-30 Charge Controller Morningstar TriStar MPPT-30 Charge Controller with PT-10 Low Voltage Disconnect Battery strings Charge Control / Load Control LEDs on the Morningstar TriStar MPPT-30 Charge Controller indicate battery state, operational status and alarm conditions as listed in the table below.
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Page 9: System Shutdown
System Shutdown, Morningstar TriStar MPPT-30 Charge Controller Illustration of Morningstar TriStar MPPT-30 Charge Controller courtesy of Morningstar Corp. A PV module breaker B DC bus breaker C Low voltage disconnect (LVD) D Load output breaker WARNING: Electrical Hazard Prior to beginning the shutdown procedure, cover the PV modules with opaque material to prevent the conversion of light energy into DC power.