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Solar Professional Engineering Consulting 2021.10.13 admin@lucenteng.co
Practical Preppers
834 Red Hill Rd
Pickens, SC 28671
RE: Engineering Services
Conway Residence
75 Aries Dr, Rexburg, ID
9 kW System
Solo Job #1558723
To Whom It May Concern,
A. Assumptions from Field Observation provided by Practical Preppers
Roof Roof B
Roof Finish :Asphalt Shingle Asphalt Shingle
Roof Underlayment :Plywood Plywood
Roof Profile :Gable Gable
Roof Structural System :Metal Plate Trusses Metal Plate Trusses
Truss Top Chord/Setup :2 x 6 / Howe 2 x 6 / Howe
Chord/Rafter Wood Grade :Doug-Fir #2 or better Doug-Fir #2 or better
Truss/Rafter Spacing :24'' o.c.24'' o.c.
Roof Slope :10 deg 9 deg
Max Top Chord/Rafter Span :6.09 ft 6.09 ft
Bearing Wall Type :Convl Lt-Frame Constr CLFC
Foundation :Permanent Concrete Permanent Concrete
Stories :Single Single
B. Building Design Criteria
Code : 2018 IRC (ASCE 7-16)Risk Category : II
Roof Live Load : 20 psf (0 psf at panels)Occupancy Class : R-3
Min. Roof Snow Load : 40 psf Roof Dead Load : 6.6 psf
Ult Wind Speed : 115 mph PV Dead Load : 3 psf
Exposure Category : C Total Dead Load : 9.6 psf
C. Summary of Existing Structure Results
Roof
- Adaquate to support the additional imposed loads. No structural upgrades are required.
The following structural design regarding the proposed alterations have been prepared from these
assumptions. The verification of the field observations is the responsibility of the contractor. Prior to
commencement of work, the contractor shall verify the framing sizes, spacings, and spans noted in the
sealed plans, calculations, and/or certification letter and notify the Engineer of Record of any
discrepancies.
After review of the field observations and based on our calculations and in accordance with the
applicable building codes and current industry standards, the existing roof structure supporting the
proposed alterations consisting of the solar array has been determined to be:
Lucent Engineering, P.C.
October 27, 2021
We have reviewed the following information regarding the solar panel installation for this project. Alterations to
these documents or plans shall not be made without direct written consent of the Engineer of Record.
D. Solar Panel Support Bracket Anchorage
1.
2.Manufacturer's Panel Bracket Connection to Roof Chord/Rafter Member:
Fastener : (1) 5/16'' Lag Screw per Bracket
NDS Withdrawl Value : 266 lbs/inch
Min. Thread Length and Pentration Depth : 2.5''
3.
4.
E. Overall Summary
Sincerely,
John H. Leesman, PE
License No. 14432
Limits of Scope of Work and Liablity
Page 2 of 2
Conway Residence
The existing structure is assumed to have been designed and constructed following appropriate codes at the
time of erection and assumed to have appropriated permits. The calculations performed are only for the roof
framing supporting the solar array installation referenced in the stamped plans and were completed according
to generally recognized structural analysis standards and procedures, professional engineering, and design
experience opinions and judgements. Existing deficiencies which are unknown or were not observed during the
time the site observation are not included in this scope of work. All solar panel modules, racking, and
mounting equipment shall be designed and installed per the manufacturer's approved installation specifications.
The Engineer of Record and the engineering consulting firm assume no responsibility for misuse or improper
installation. This analysis is not stamped for water leakage. Framing was determined on information in
provided plans and/or photos, along with engineering judgement. Prior to commencement of work, the
contractor shall verify the framing sizes, spacings, and spans noted in the stamped plans, calculations, and/or
certification letter and notify the Engineer of Record of any discrepancies prior to starting construction. If
during solar panel installation, the roof framing members appear unstable or deflect non-uniformly, our office
should be notified before proceeding with the installation. The contactor shall also verify that there are no
damage/deficiencies (i.e., dry rot, water damage, termite damage, framing member/connection damage, etc.) to
framing that was not addressed in the stamped plans, calculations, and/or certification letter and notify the
Engineer of Record of any concerns prior to starting construction.
Lucent Engineering, P.C.October 27, 2021
Should you have any questions regarding this letter or if you require further information, do not hesitate to
contact me.
Considering the existing roof's slope, size, spacing, condition, and calculated loads, the panel
bracket supports shall be placed no greater than 48 in. o/c.
Panel supports connections shall be staggered to distribute load to adjacent trusses.
Solar panels shall be designed, mounted, and installed in accordance with the most recent ''Ironridge
Installation Manual'', which can be found on the Ironridge website (http://ironridge.com).
Based on the information supplied to us at the time of this report, on the evaluation of the existing structure, and
solar array panel bracket connection, it is our opinion that the roof system will adequately support the additional
loads imposed by the solar array. This evaluation conforms to 2018 IRC and current industry standards.
Rocky Mountain Power IDAHO
PV SYSTEM
TO BE INSTALLED
BY HOMEOWNER
SITE INFORMATION
Doug Conway
75 Aries Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8.8 kW DC
Lat, 43.8241455
Long, -111.8020256
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w
CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
DATE:
October 25, 2021 REV A
PV01 COVER PAGE
PV02 SITE PLAN
PV03 ROOF ATTACHMENTS
PV04 MOUNTING DETAIL
PV05 LINE DIAGRAM
PV06 LABELS
PV07 PLACARD
PV08 SITE PHOTOS
COVER PAGE - PV01
DRAWN BY: SoloCAD
1.INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC ARTICLE
690, AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE NEC CODES WHERE NOTED OR EXISTING.
2.PROPER ACCESS AND WORKING CLEARANCE AROUND EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT WILL COMPLY WITH NEC ARTICLE 110.
3.ALL WIRES, INCLUDING THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC ARTICLE 250
4.THE PV MODULES ARE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE; THIS SYSTEM IS UTILITY INTERACTIVE PER
UL 1741 AND DOES NOT INCLUDE STORAGE BATTERIES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE STORAGE SOURCES.
5.ALL DC WIRES SHALL BE SIZED ACCORDING TO [NEC 690.8]
6.DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE WITHIN PROTECTED RACEWAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH [NEC 690.31]
7.ALL SIGNAGE TO BE PLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL JURISDICTIONAL BUILDING CODE.
PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
AERIAL VIEW:
SHEET INDEX: EQUIPMENT:
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8 kW DC
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
RACKING: SnapNrack - 48" O.C.
ENERGY STORAGE: 2 ARK 48 V 100Ah LiFeP04 Batteries
OCCUPANCY: R-3
ZONING: RESIDENTIAL
2017 NEC
2018 IRC
2018 IFC
2018 IBC
2018 IECC
STREET VIEW:
GENERAL NOTES
APPLICABLE GOVERNING CODES SITE SPECIFICATIONS
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Rocky Mountain Power IDAHO
SITE INFORMATION
Doug Conway
75 Aries Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8.8 kW DC
Lat, 43.8241455
Long, -111.8020256
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w
CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
DATE:
October 25, 2021 REV A
PV SYSTEM
TO BE INSTALLED
BY HOMEOWNER
EQUIPMENT LEGEND:
INVERTERVISIBLE, LOCKABLE, LABELED
AC DISCONNECT
METER SOCKET
(FOR UTILITY PV METER)
UTILITY METER
MAIN SERVICE PANEL LC LOAD CENTER
FIRE ACCESS PATHWAY (3' TYP)
C
INV
PV
AC
MSP
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COMBINER BOX PROPERTY LINE
STRING 1: 11 MODULES
STRING 2: 11 MODULES
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BATT BATTERY(IES)
VISIBLE, LOCKABLE,
LABELED AC DISCONNECT
LOCATED WITHIN 3'
OF UTILITY METER
SUB SUB PANEL
SITE PLAN - PV02
DRAWN BY: SoloCAD
MP1
PITCH: 14°
AZIMUTH: 180°
178'-2"
80'-9"
178'-2"
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 21 2
ROOF INFO:
ROOF TYPE asphalt_shingle
ROOF FRAMING traditional_framing
RAFTER/TOP CHORD SIZE 2x4
RAFTER/TOP CHORD SPACING 24"
ATTACHMENT SPACING 48
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AC
JB BATT
BATT
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:
RAIL MANUFACTURER SnapNrack
RAIL PART NUMBER Ultra Rail UR-40
ATTACHMENTS Quickbolt
ATTACHMENT QTY 40
SPLICE QTY 6
MIDCLAMP QTY 40
ENDCLAMP QTY 8
ROOF INFO:
Rocky Mountain Power IDAHO
SITE INFORMATION
Doug Conway
75 Aries Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8.8 kW DC
Lat, 43.8241455
Long, -111.8020256
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w
CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
DATE:
October 25, 2021 REV A
PV SYSTEM
TO BE INSTALLED
BY HOMEOWNER
PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY STRUCTURAL CRITERIA:
PV MODULE COUNT:22
ARRAY AREA:MODULE COUNT * 18.06ft² = 397.32
ROOF AREA:2572 ft²
PERCENT OF ROOF COVERED:15%
ARRAY WEIGHT:MODULE COUNT * 50lbs = 1100
DISTRIBUTED LOAD:ARRAY LBS/ATTACHMENTS = 27.5
POINT LOAD: (lbs/ft²)(ARRAY) WEIGHT/AREA = 2.77 lbs/ft²ROOF ATTACHMENTS - PV03
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RAIL
L-FOOT/ATTACHMENT BRACKET
(E) ROOF FRAMING
QUICKBOLT
FLASHING
PV MODULE
(E) COMP SHINGLE ROOF (1 LAYER)
RAIL
END CLAMP
PV MODULE
MID CLAMP
PV MODULE
4"
2 12" MIN.
DEPTH
RAIL
RAIL
FLASHING & QUICKBOLT
2'-8" MIN -
3'-10" MAX
3
RAIL
PV MODULE
" MAX."1'-8"
MAX.
21
FRONT VIEW
10" MIN -
1'-4"
MAX
2'-8" MIN -
3'-10" MAX
10" MIN -
1'-4"
MAX
SIDE VIEW
(E) RAFTER/TOP CHORDS
(E) RAFTER/TOP CHORD
DETAIL, MOUNTING AND FLASHING
END CLAMP DETAILS MID CLAMP DETAILS
3
21
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:
RAIL MANUFACTURER SnapNrack
RAIL PART NUMBER Ultra Rail UR-40
ATTACHMENTS Quickbolt
ATTACHMENT QTY 40
SPLICE QTY 6
MIDCLAMP QTY 40
ENDCLAMP QTY 8
ROOF INFO:
ROOF INFO:
ROOF TYPE asphalt_shingle
ROOF FRAMING traditional_framing
RAFTER/TOP CHORD SIZE 2x4
RAFTER/TOP CHORD SPACING 24"
ATTACHMENT SPACING 48
Rocky Mountain Power IDAHO
SITE INFORMATION
Doug Conway
75 Aries Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8.8 kW DC
Lat, 43.8241455
Long, -111.8020256
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w
CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
DATE:
October 25, 2021 REV A
PV SYSTEM
TO BE INSTALLED
BY HOMEOWNER
PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY STRUCTURAL CRITERIA:
PV MODULE COUNT:22
ARRAY AREA:MODULE COUNT * 18.06ft² = 397.32
ROOF AREA:2572 ft²
PERCENT OF ROOF COVERED:15%
ARRAY WEIGHT:MODULE COUNT * 50lbs = 1100
DISTRIBUTED LOAD:ARRAY LBS/ATTACHMENTS = 27.5
POINT LOAD: (lbs/ft²)(ARRAY) WEIGHT/AREA = 2.77 lbs/ft²MOUNTING DETAIL - PV04
DRAWN BY: SoloCAD
DYNAMIC DIAGRAM
AC
DC
J-BOX
11 MODULES
11 MODULES
J-BOX
J-BOX
2 3
UL 1741 COMPLIANT
INTEGRATED RAPID
SHUTDOWN DC DISCONNECT
1
1
Sol-Ark-12K-P
2
STRING (2): 10.4 A DC
STRING (1): 10.4 A DC
N
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63A AC
IN / OUT
120/240 VAC
TO UTILITY GRID
(E)UTILITY METER
(2)ARK 48 V 100Ah
LiFeP04 Battery
2/0 AWG
CONDUCTORS NG
(E) LOADS
(E) LOADS
(N) 100A CRITICAL
LOADS PANEL
4
63A AC
LOAD OUT
4
(E) LOADS
N
G
(E)GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
INTERCONNECTION NOTES:
1. INTERCONNECTION SIZING, LIMITATIONS AND COMPLIANCE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH [NEC 705.12],
AND [NEC 690.64].
3. GROUND FAULT PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH [NEC 215.9], [NEC 230.95] AND [NEC 690.5]
4. ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE RATED FOR BACKFEEDING.
5. PV BREAKER TO BE POSITIONED AT THE OPPOSITE END OF THE BUSBAR RELATIVE TO THE MAIN BREAKER.
DISCONNECT NOTES
1. DISCONNECTING SWITCHES SHALL BE WIRED SUCH THAT WHEN THE SWITCH IS OPENED THE CONDUCTORS
REMAINING LIVE ARE CONNECTED TO THE TERMINALS MARKED “LINE SIDE” (TYPICALLY THE UPPER TERMINALS)
2. AC DISCONNECT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED UTILITY PERSONNEL, BE LOCKABLE, AND BE A
VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH
(N) 60A-2P
(N) 225A-2P
(N) 200A MAIN SERVICE PANEL
4
PV AC DISCONNECT
60A VISIBLE, LOCKABLE,
LABELED, OPEN
240V, 2-POLE
DATE:
October 25, 2021 REV A
SITE INFORMATION
Doug Conway
75 Aries Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8.8 kW DC
Lat, 43.8241455
Long, -111.8020256
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w
CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
Rocky Mountain Power IDAHO
PV SYSTEM
TO BE INSTALLED
BY HOMEOWNER
GROUNDING & GENERAL NOTES:
1. PV INVERTER IS UNGROUNDED, TRANSFORMER-LESS TYPE.
2. DC GEC AND AC EGC TO REMAIN UNSPLICED, OR SPLICED TO EXISTING ELECTRODE
3. ANY EXISTING WIRING INVOLVED WITH PV SYSTEM CONNECTION THAT IS FOUND TO BE
INADEQUATE PER CODE SHALL BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION.
4. JUNCTION BOX QUANTITIES, AND PLACEMENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE FIELD - JUNCTION
BOXES DEPICTED ON ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM REPRESENT WIRE TYPE TRANSITIONS.
5. AC DISCONNECT NOTED IN EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE OPTIONAL IF OTHER
AC DISCONNECTING MEANS IS LOCATED WITHIN 10' OF SERVICE DISCONNECT.
SOLADECK
JUNCTION BOX
UL50 TYPE 3R
LINE DIAGRAM - PV05
DRAWN BY: SoloCAD
VISIBLE, LOCKABLE,
LABELED AC DISCONNECT
LOCATED WITHIN 3'
OF UTILITY METER
Conduit & Conductor Schedule
TAG WIRE GAUGE DESCRIPTION QTY CONDUIT SIZE CONDUCTOR
RATING
# OF CONDUCTORS
DERATE TEMP. DERATE CONDUCTOR RATING
W/DERATES CONDUIT FILL
1 10 AWG PV-WIRE , USE-2, COPPER (L 1, L 2)(2)N/A - FREE AIR 40A N/A - FREE AIR 0.96 38.4A N/A - FREE AIR
6 AWG BARE, COPPER (GROUND)(1)
2 10 AWG THWN-2, or THHN, or 10/2 NM-B COPPER - (L 1, L 2)(2)3/4" EMT 40A 1 0.96 38.4A 11.9%10 AWG THWN-2, or THHN, or 10/2 NM-B COPPER - (GROUND)(1)
3 10 AWG THHN/THWN-2, COPPER - (L1, L2)(4)3/4" EMT 40A 0.8 0.96 30.72A 19.8%
10 AWG THHN/THWN-2 - (GROUND)(1)
4 6 AWG THWN-2 COPPER - (L1, L2, NEUTRAL)(3)3/4" EMT 65A 1 0.96 62.4A 32.6%10 AWG THWN-2 COPPER - (GROUND)(1)
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE:
TYPE:QTY:DESCRIPTION:RATING:
MODULES:(22)Canadian Solar All-Black 400w CS1Y-400 400 W
INVERTERS:(1)Sol-Ark-12K-P 9000 W
AC DISCONNECT(S):(1)PV AC DISCONNECT, 240V, 2-POLE 60A
ENERGY STORAGE:(2)ARK 48 V 100Ah LiFeP04 Battery 200 Ah
4 6 AWG THWN-2 COPPER - (L1,L2,NEUTRAL)(3)3/4" EMT 65A 1 0.96 62.4A 35.49%8 AWG THWN-2 COPPER - (GROUND)(1)
SOLADECK
JUNCTION BOX
UL50 TYPE 3R
SOLADECK
JUNCTION BOX
UL50 TYPE 3R
Rocky Mountain Power IDAHO
SITE INFORMATION
Doug Conway
75 Aries Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8.8 kW DC
Lat, 43.8241455
Long, -111.8020256
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w
CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
DATE:
October 25, 2021 REV A
PV SYSTEM
TO BE INSTALLED
BY HOMEOWNER
LABEL 5
AT POINT OF INTERCONNECTION, MARKED
AT AC DISCONNECTING MEANS.
[NEC 690.54, NEC 690.13 (B)]
LABEL 2
PLACED ADJACENT TO THE BACK-FED BREAKER
FROM THE INVERTER IF TIE IN CONSISTS OF
LOAD SIDE CONNECTION TO BUSBAR.
[NEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(b)]
*ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SHOWN ABOVE IS FOR LABELING PURPOSES ONLY. NOT AN ACTUAL REPRESENATION OF EQUIPMENT AND CONNECTIONS TO BE INSTALLED. LABEL
LOCATIONS PRESENTED MAY VERY DEPENDING ON TYPE OF INTERCONNECTION METHOD AND LOCATION PRESENTED ON THE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM PAGE.
JUNCTION BOX
OR COMBINER BOX
MAIN SERVICE PANEL
AC DISCONNECT
EXISTING SUB PANEL
(IF WHERE POINT OF
INTERCONNECTION
IS MADE)
PV COMBINER
SUBPANEL -
IF USED TO COMBINE
PV OUTPUT CIRCUITS
AC
DC
INVERTER (S)
INTEGRATED DC DISCONNECT
2
7
5
9
5
(ONLY IF PV
INTERCONNECTION
CONSISTS OF LOAD
SIDE BREAKER)
6
1 1
1
5
(ONLY IF PV
INTERCONNECTION
CONSISTS OF LOAD
SIDE BREAKER)
4
6
3
LABELING DIAGRAM:
8OR
LABEL 6
AT DIRECT-CURRENT EXPOSED RACEWAYS, CABLE TRAYS, COVERS
AND ENCLOSURES OF JUNCTION BOXES, AND OTHER WIRING METHODS;
SPACED AT MAXIMUM 10FT SECTION OR WHERE SEPARATED BY
ENCLOSURES, WALLS, PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, OR FLOORS.
[NEC 690.31(G)(3&4)]
LABEL 9
SIGN LOCATED AT RAPID SHUT DOWN
DISCONNECT SWITCH [NEC 690.56(C)(3)].
LABEL 7
FOR PV SYSTEMS THAT SHUT DOWN THE ARRAY AND CONDUCTORS
LEAVING THE ARRAY:
SIGN TO BE LOCATED ON OR NO MORE THAN 3 FT AWAY FROM SERVICE
DISCONNECTING MEANS TO WHICH THE PV SYSTEMS ARE CONNECTED
AND SHALL INDICATE THE LOCATION OF ALL IDENTIFIED RAPID
SHUTDOWN SWITCHES IF NOT AT THE SAME LOCATION.
[NEC 690.56(C)(1)(A)]
LABEL 8
FOR PV SYSTEMS THAT ONLY SHUT DOWN
CONDUCTORS LEAVING THE ARRAY:
SIGN TO BE LOCATED ON OR NO MORE THAN 3 FT
AWAY FROM SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS TO
WHICH THE PV SYSTEMS ARE CONNECTED AND
SHALL INDICATE THE LOCATION OF ALL IDENTIFIED
RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCHES IF NOT AT THE SAME
LOCATION.
[NEC 690.56(C)(1)(b)]
LABEL 1
FOR PV DISCONNECTING MEANS WHERE THE LINE AND
LOAD TERMINALS MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN
POSITION.
[NEC 690.13(B)]
LABELING NOTES:
1.LABELS CALLED OUT ACCORDING TO ALL COMMON CONFIGURATIONS. ELECTRICIAN TO DETERMINE
EXACT REQUIREMENTS IN THE FIELD PER CURRENT NEC AND LOCAL CODES AND MAKE APPROPRIATE
ADJUSTMENTS.
2.LABELING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON THE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, OSHA STANDARD
19010.145, ANSI Z535.
3.MATERIAL BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
4.LABELS TO BE OF SUFFICIENT DURABILITY TO WITHSTAND THE ENVIRONMENT INVOLVED [NEC
110.21(B)(3)]
5.LABELS TO BE A MINIMUM LETTER HEIGHT OF 3/8", WHITE ON RED BACKGROUND; REFLECTIVE, AND
PERMANENTLY AFFIXED [IFC 605.11.1.1]
3 4
1
LABEL 3
PLACED ADJACENT TO THE BACK-FED BREAKER
FROM THE INVERTER IF TIE IN CONSISTS OF
LOAD SIDE CONNECTION TO BUSBAR.
[NEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(c)]
2
3 4
1
WARNING!
TERMINALS ON THE LINE AND
LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED
IN THE OPEN POSITION
!
!
WARNING
WARNING
THIS EQUIPMENT IS FED BY MULTIPLE
SOURCES. TOTAL RATING OF ALL
OVERCURRENT DEVICES, EXCLUDING
MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT
DEVICE, SHALL NOT EXCEED
AMPACITY OF BUSBAR.
WARNING!
DUAL POWER SUPPLY
SOURCES: UTILITY GRID AND PV
SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM
PHOTOVOLTAIC AC DISCONNECT
RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT:
NOMINAL OPERATING AC VOLTAGE:
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
INVERTER OUTPUT CONNECTION
DO NOT RELOCATE
THIS OVERCURRENT
DEVICE
40
240
WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC
POWER SOURCE
TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN
SWICH TO THE "OFF"
POSITION TO SHUT DOWN
PV SYSTEM AND REDUCE
SHOCK HAZARD IN ARRAY
SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED
WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
SOLAR ELECTRIC
PV PANELS
TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN
SWITCH TO THE "OFF"
POSITION TO SHUT DOWN
CONDUCTORS OUTSIDE
THE ARRAY. CONDUCTORS
WITHIN THE ARRAY REMAIN
ENERGIZED IN SUNLIGHT
SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED
WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
SOLAR ELECTRIC
PV PANELS
!
RAPID SHUTDOWN
SWITCH FOR
SOLAR PV SYSTEMLABEL 4
EQUIPMENT CONTAINING OVERCURRENT
DEVICES IN CIRCUITS SUPPLYING POWER
TO A BUSBAR OR CONDUCTOR SUPPLIED
FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES SHALL BE
MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF
ALL SOURCES [NEC 705.12(B)(3)]
LABELS - PV06
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Rocky Mountain Power IDAHO
SITE INFORMATION
Doug Conway
75 Aries Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8.8 kW DC
Lat, 43.8241455
Long, -111.8020256
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w
CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
DATE:
October 25, 2021 REV A
PV SYSTEM
TO BE INSTALLED
BY HOMEOWNER
POWER TO THIS BUILDING IS ALSO SUPPLIED FROM ROOF MOUNTED
SOLAR ARRAYS WITH SAFETY DISCONNECTS AS SHOWN:
CAUTION
DIRECTORY
PERMANENT PLAQUE OR DIRECTORY PROVIDING THE LOCATION OF THE
SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS AND THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM.
(ALL PLAQUES AND SIGNAGE WILL BE INSTALLED AS OUTLINED WITHIN:
NEC 690.56(B)&(C), [NEC 705.10])
MAIN DISTRIBUTION
UTILITY DISCONNECT
AC DISCONNECT
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SHUTDOWN DC
DISCONNECT
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75 Aries Dr, Rexburg ID 83440
BATTERY(IES)
PV ARRAY
PLACARD - PV07
DRAWN BY: SoloCAD
Rocky Mountain Power IDAHO
SITE INFORMATION
Doug Conway
75 Aries Dr
Rexburg, ID 83440
AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9 kW AC
DC SYSTEM SIZE: 8.8 kW DC
Lat, 43.8241455
Long, -111.8020256
(20) Canadian Solar All-Black 400w
CS1Y-400 PV MODULES
(1) Sol-Ark-12K-P INVERTER(S)
DATE:
October 25, 2021 REV A
PV SYSTEM
TO BE INSTALLED
BY HOMEOWNER
SITE PHOTOS:
SITE PHOTOS - PV08
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Lower internal current,
lower hot spot temperature
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CANADIAN SOLAR INC. is committed to providing high
quality solar products, solar system solutions and services to
customers around the world. No. 1 module supplier for quality
and performance/price ratio in IHS Module Customer Insight
Survey. As a leading PV project developer and manufacturer
of solar modules with over 40 GW deployed around the world
since 2001.
*According to the applicable Canadian Solar Limited Warranty Statement.
linear power output warranty*
enhanced product warranty on materials
and workmanship*
* For detail information, please refer to Installation Manual.
Minimizes micro-crack impacts
Preliminary Technical
Information Sheet
Aesthetically pleasing design blends
into your roof
MECHANICAL DATA
Specification Data
Cell Type Mono-crystalline
Dimensions 2021 ˣ 996 ˣ 35 mm (79.6 ˣ 39.2 ˣ 1.38 in)
Weight 22.6 kg (49.8 lbs)
Front Cover 3.0 mm tempered glass
Frame Anodized aluminium alloy
J-Box IP68, 3 bypass diodes
Cable 4.0 mm² (IEC), 12 AWG (UL)
Connector T4 series or MC4
Per Pallet 30 pieces
Per Container (40' HQ)660 pieces
PARTNER SECTION
Rear View Frame Cross Section A-A
Mounting Hole
The specifications and key features contained in this datasheet may deviate slightly from our actual products due to the on-going innovation and product enhancement. Canadian Solar Inc. reserves the right to make necessary adjustment to the information described herein at any time without further notice.Please be kindly advised that PV modules should be handled and installed by qualifiedpeople who have professional skills and please carefully read the safety and installationinstructions before using our PV modules.
CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario N1K 1E6, Canada, www.canadiansolar.com, support@canadiansolar.com
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ELECTRICAL DATA | STC*
CS1Y 390MS 395MS 400MS 405MS
Nominal Max. Power (Pmax)390 W 395 W 400 W 405 W
Opt. Operating Voltage (Vmp)43.1 V 43.3 V 43.5 V 43.7 V
Opt. Operating Current (Imp)9.05 A 9.13 A 9.20 A 9.27 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)51.9 V 52.1 V 52.3 V 52.5 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc)9.82 A 9.86 A 9.90 A 9.94 A
Module Efficiency 19.4%19.6%19.9%20.1%
Operating Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C
Max. System Voltage 1000V (IEC/UL)
Module Fire Performance TYPE 1 (UL 1703) or
CLASS C (IEC 61730)
Max. Series Fuse Rating 16 A
Application Classification Class A
Power Tolerance
* Under Standard Test Conditions (STC) of irradiance of 1000 W/m2, spectrum AM 1.5 and cell temperature of 25°C.
ELECTRICAL DATA | NMOT*
CS1Y 390MS 395MS 400MS 405MS
Nominal Max. Power (Pmax)288 W 291 W 295 W 299 W
Opt. Operating Voltage (Vmp)39.7 V 39.9 V 40.1 V 40.3 V
Opt. Operating Current (Imp)7.24 A 7.30 A 7.36 A 7.42 A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)48.4 V 48.6 V 48.7 V 48.9 V
Short Circuit Current (Isc)7.93 A 7.96 A 7.99 A 8.02 A
* Under Nominal Module Operating Temperature (NMOT), irradiance of 800 W/m2, spectrum AM 1.5, ambient temperature 20°C, wind speed 1 m/s.
ENGINEERING DRAWING (mm)CS1Y-400MS / I-V CURVES
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TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
Specification Data
Temperature Coefficient (Pmax) -0.37 % / °C
Temperature Coefficient (Voc) -0.29 % / °C
Temperature Coefficient (Isc) 0.05 % / °C
Nominal Module Operating Temperature 44±3 °C
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ARK Battery Spec Sheet
POWER RATINGS 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V NOMINAL VOLTAGE 48 24 48 ACTUAL VOTLAGE 20% SOC 51.2 25.6 51.2 AMP-HRS 100 200 200
CHARGING/ DISCHARGING 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V RECOMMENDED CHARGE/DISCHARGE CURRENT 75 100 100 MAX CONT. CHARGE/ DISCHARGE CURRENT 100 140 140 SURGE DISCHARGE 1 MS 200 250 250 SURGE DISCHARGE 10MS 160 210 210 RECOMMENDED ABSORB VOLTS 57.2 28.6 57.2 MAX ABSORB VOLTS- SOLAR ONLY 57.6 28.8 28.8 ABSORB DONE AMPS 5 10 10
ABSORB DONE TIME (MINUTES) 10 10 10
FLOAT VOLTS 54.4 27.2 54.4
TEMP COMP 0 0 0
ENVIRONMENT/ INSTALLATION 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V VENTILATION REQUIRED NO NO NO MINIMUM TEMP (DEGREES FARENHEIT) 32 32 32 MAXIMUM TEMP (DEGREES FARENHEIT) 120 120 120 HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION SUPPORTED YES YES YES VERTICAL INSTALLATION SUPPORTED YES YES YES SIDE & UPSIDE-DOWN INSTALLATION VOIDS WARRANTY
SAFETY 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V
BREAKER SIZE (AMPS) 125 160 160
BMS LOW VOLT CUTOUT 41 +/-1V 20.5 +/-1V 41 +/-1V
BMS HIGH VOLT CUTOUT 60.6 +/-1V 30.3 +/-1V 60.6 +/-1V
BMS LOW TEMP CUTOUT 32 F N/A N/A
BMS HIGH TEMP CUTOUT 149 F 149 F 149 F
PRESSURE VENTED CELLS YES YES YES
INTERNAL 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V
CELL CHEMISTRY LifePO4 LifePO4 LifePO4
CELL FORMAT PRISMATIC PRISMATIC PRISMATIC BMS AMP RATINGS 150 200 200 NEGATIVE SHUNT FOR SOC CALIBRATION YES YES YES BALANCING TYPE IMPACTIVE IMPACTIVE IMPACTIVE CELL CONNECTION WELDED ALUMINUM BUSBAR MAX BALANCING CURRENT 1.1A 1.1A 1.1A MIN/MAX BALANCING VOLTAGE THROUGHOUT CHARGE/ DISCHARGE CYCLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION AND MONITORING BUILT-IN SELECTIVELY; AVAILABLE FOR TROUBLSHOOTING PURPOSES
SPECS (cont.)
EXTERNAL 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V
NUMBER OF HANDLES ON SIDE 1 1 2
NUMBER OF HANDLES ON FRONT 2 2 2
NUMBER OF TERMINALS ON FRONT 2 2 2
NUMBER OF TERMINALS ON BACK 4 4 4
TERMINAL TYPE BOLT-ON BOLT-ON BOLT-ON
TERMINAL INSULATORS INCLUDED YES YES YES
FLANGE KIT FOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION INCLUDED YES YES YES
LCD 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V CHARGE INDICATOR BLINKING GREEN BACKLIGHT DISCHARGE INDICATOR SOLID GREEN BACKLIGHT PROGRAMMABLE SETTINGS NO! NO! NO! CHARGE/ DISCHARGE AMPS YES YES YES
BATTERY VOLTS YES YES YES
CHARGE/ DISCHARGE WATTS YES YES YES
STATE OF CHARGE YES YES YES
TIME UNTIL FULL/ EMPTY YES YES YES
AH REMAINING YES YES YES
OPERATIONAL 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V RATED CYCLE LIFE 100% DOD 3,000 3,000 3,000 RATED CYCLE LIFE 80% DOD 5,000 5,000 5,000 RATED CYCLE LIFE 50% DOD 6,500 6,500 6,500 RETAINED CAPACITY AT END OF CYCLE LIFE 80% 80% 80% MAX RECOMMENDED DISCHARGE 51V (20%) 51V (20%) 51V (20%) INVERTER LOW BATTERY CUTOUT 48V 48V 48V LOW VOLT CUTOUT WAKEUP APPLY VOLTAGE >48V TO TERMINALS HIGH VOLT CUTOUT WAKEUP DISCHARGE
HIGH CURRENT CUTOUT WAKEUP APPLY VOLTAGE > BATTERY VOLTAGE PRIOR TO CUTOUT
CERTIFICATION 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V
CELL CERTIFICATION UL1642 UL1642 UL1642
COMPLETE BATTERY CERTIFICATION UL1973
TRANSPORT CERTIFICATION UN38,3 UN38.3 UN38.3
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS 100AH, 48V 200AH, 24V 200AH,48V
PACKAGED DIMENSIONS (IN) 17 x 24 x 33 17 x 24 x 33 17x 31x 38
PACKAGED WEIGHT (LBS) 185 185 335
BATTERY DIMENSIONS (IN) 9⅛H 15¾W 23⅝L 9⅛H 15¾W 23⅝L 9⅛H 31⅛W 25⅝L
BATTERY WEIGHT (LBS) 138 142 278
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