FoxESS KH10 - Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) for PV Installation

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2.3 Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) for PV Installation
WARNING!
Over-voltage protection with surge arresters should be provided when the PV power system is installed.
The grid connected inverter is not fitted with SPDs in both PV input side and mains side.
Lightning will cause damage either from a direct strike or from surges due to a nearby strike.
Induced surges are the most likely cause of lightning damage in majority or installations, especially in
rural areas where electricity is usually provided by long overhead lines. Surges may impact on both the
PV array conduction and the AC cables leading to the building. Specialists in lightning protection should
be consulted during the end use application. Using appropriate external lightning protection, the effect of
a direct lightning strike into a building can be mitigated in a controlled way, and the lightning current can
be discharged into the ground.
Installation of SPDs to protect the inverter against mechanical damage and excessive stress include a
surge arrester in case of a building with external lightning protection system (LPS) when separation
distance is kept. To protect the DC system, surge suppression device (SPD type2) should be fitted at the
inverter end of the DC cabling and at the array located between the inverter and the PV generator, if the
voltage protection level (VP) of the surge arresters is greater than 1100V, an additional SPD type 3 is
required for surge protection for electrical devices.
To protect the AC system, surge suppression devices (SPD type2) should be fitted at the main incoming
point of AC supply (at the consumer’s cutout), located between the inverter and the meter/distribution
system; SPD (test impulse D1) for signal line according to EN 61632-1. All DC cables should be installed
to provide as short a run as possible, and positive and negative cables of the string or main DC supply
should be bundled together.
Avoiding the creation of loops in the system. This requirement for short runs and bundling includes any
associated earth bundling conductors. Spark gap devices are not suitable to be used in DC circuits once
conducting; they won’t stop conducting until the voltage across their terminals is typically below 30 volts.
3. Introduction
3.1 Basic Features
KH/KA series are high-quality inverters which can convert solar energy to AC energy and store energy
into battery. The inverter can be used to optimize self-consumption, store in the battery for future use or
feed-in to public grid. Work mode depends on PV energy and user’s preference.
• System advantages:
- Advanced DSP control technology.
- Utilizes the latest high-efficiency power component.
- Advanced anti-islanding solutions.
- IP65 protection level.
- Max. Efficiency up to 97.8%. EU efficiency up to 97.4%. THD<3%.
- Safety & Reliability: Transformerless design with software and hardware protection.
- Export limitation (CT/Meter/DRM0/ESTOP).
- Power factor regulation. Friendly HMI.