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SunPower PVS6
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Safety Instructions
Safety & Certications
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NOTE:

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IMPORTANT NOTES:
Radiation Exposure Statement


CAUTION:



FCC Compliance


Safety Certication
1. Mount the PVS6
 
 

 
 

2. Wire the PVS6 power
Danger! Hazardous voltages! Do not power up the system until after you
complete Sections 1 through 3.


°
 


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 


 

Note: 

 L1
L2NGND

3. Install and wire the consumption CTs
Danger! Hazardous voltages! Do not power up the system until after you
complete Sections 1 through 3.


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



Refer to the Consumption Meter CT Installation Instructions.
 
 
THIS SIDE TOWARD SOURCE toward the utility meter and away from the
loads.
L1 CT
L2 CT
 
 
Running CT wires:

Extending CT leads:



Note: Continental Control Systems: Current Transformer (CT) Wire Extension

 L1 CT and L2 CT CONS L1 and CONS L2 


Caution!
4. Verify CT voltage phases
 
 

 
0V 



 
5. Connect the system communication
 
 

 


Warning! 
 
AC modules


SMA US-22 inverter: RS-
485 2-WIRE

SMA US-40 inverter: LAN1


6. Connect the PVS6 to the internet

Ethernet cable:(recommended method)
Customer’s Wi-Fi network: 

7. Commission with the PVS Management App
 
 

AC module or SMA US-22:  LAN 1
SMA US-40 inverter:  (A or B) in

 

 
 
Routing wire and cable:
Fill all openings in the enclosure with components
rated NEMA Type 4 or better to maintain the integrity
of the enclosure’s environmental system.
do not 







Kit includes:






You will need:









PVS6 Installation Instructions

See the Equinox Installation Guide (#518101) for the
complete Equinox system installation instructions.
  

Intended Use: 





Input
OR

If the equipment is used in a manner not specied by SunPower, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Environmental Ratings
°°

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SunPower PVS6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSunPower
ModelPVS6
CategoryGateway
LanguageEnglish

Summary

PVS6 Installation Instructions

Input

Specifies voltage, frequency, and power requirements for the PVS6 input.

Mount the PVS6

Details the procedure for physically mounting the PVS6 unit to a wall.

Wire the PVS6 power

Provides instructions for connecting the PVS6 to the AC power supply.

Install and wire the consumption CTs

Guides on installing and wiring current transformers for consumption monitoring.

Verify CT voltage phases

Explains how to verify the correct alignment of CT voltage phases.

Connect the system communication

Details how to establish communication for AC modules or inverters.

Connect the PVS6 to the internet

Instructions for connecting the PVS6 to a customer's internet network.

Commission with the PVS Management App

Steps for commissioning the PVS6 using the PVS Management App.

Safety & Certifications

Safety Instructions

General safety precautions and guidelines for installation and service personnel.

FCC Compliance

Information regarding FCC rules and compliance for the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement

Details FCC RF radiation exposure limits and installation recommendations.

PVS6 Quick Start Guide

PVS6 Connection Diagram: AC Module Site

Visual guide for connecting the PVS6 in an AC module system.

PVS6 Connection Diagram: DC Inverter Site

Visual guide for connecting the PVS6 in a DC inverter system.

Routing wire and cable

Guidance on managing wires and cables, including conduit usage.

Mount the PVS6

Procedure for physically mounting the PVS6 unit using the bracket.

Wire PVS6 power

Instructions for connecting the PVS6 to the AC power source.

Install consumption CTs

Steps for installing current transformers around service conductors.

Wire consumption CTs

Details on connecting the CT wires to the PVS6 terminals.

Connect DC inverter communication

Procedure for connecting communication between PVS6 and DC inverter.

Connect PVS6 to the internet

Guidance on connecting the PVS6 to the internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

Commission with PVS Management App

Instructions for commissioning the PVS6 using the management application.