Afci - Huawei SUN2000 Series User Manual

SUN2000-(12KTL-25KTL)-M5 Series
User Manual
Table 7-2 Apparent power
Parameter
Maximum apparent
power (kVA)
Maximum active power
(kW)

7.2.2 AFCI

Function
If PV modules or cables are not properly connected or damaged, electric arcs may
occur, which may cause fire. Huawei SUN2000s provide unique arc detection in
compliance with UL 1699B-2018 to ensure the safety of users' lives and property.
This function is enabled by default. The SUN2000 automatically detects arc faults.
To disable this function, log in to the FusionSolar App, enter the Device
Commissioning screen, choose Settings > Feature parameters, and disable AFCI.
Clearing Alarms
The AFCI function involves the DC arc fault alarm.
The SUN2000 has the AFCI alarm automatic clearance mechanism. If an alarm is
triggered for less than five times within 24 hours, the SUN2000 automatically
clears the alarm. If the alarm is triggered for five times or more within 24 hours,
the SUN2000 locks for protection. You need to manually clear the alarm on the
SUN2000 so that it can work properly.
You can manually clear the alarm as follows:
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The lower threshold for the maximum apparent power is the maximum active power. To
lower the maximum apparent power, lower the maximum active power first.
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The AFCI function works only with Huawei optimizers or ordinary PV modules, but does not
support third-party optimizers or intelligent PV modules.
Method 1: FusionSolar App
Log in to the FusionSolar App and choose My > Device Commissioning. On
the Device Commissioning screen, connect and log in to the SUN2000 that
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Description
Specifies the output
upper threshold for the
maximum apparent
power to adapt to the
capacity requirements of
standard and customized
inverters.
Specifies the output
upper threshold for the
maximum active power
to adapt to different
market requirements.
7 Man-Machine Interactions
Value Range
[Maximum active power,
S ]
max
[0.1, P ]
max
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