DC Isolator - Wiring a Solar PV Disconnect Switch
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- Learn how to correctly install the IMO PV Array DC Isolator, an essential device for solar power setups. This tutorial explains the wiring process, highlights features such as the 4-pole configuration and IP66 rating, and is ideal for anyone installing or enhancing their solar systems.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to DC Isolators
0:38 DC Isolator Overview
1:26 Unboxing the IMO PV Array DC Isolator
2:07 Exploring the Features: 4 Poles and Waterproof Rating
3:15 Wiring Diagram and Connection Details
6:32 How to Perform a Continuity Test
9:37 Step-by-Step Installation Process
12:30 Safety Tips and Finalizing Installation
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Thumbs up 👍 for you doing this review. I can see why everything is checked out and tested. 😊
Thanks Kelly for taking the time for the making of this very helpful video. 🙂
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this. Your videos are great...very educational. Would love to see SS continue to make these educational videos for the products you sell.
We will! Thank you for your feedback!
Thank you so much! I know what to now❤
Awesome. Thanks.
You're welcome!
you do a great job on your videos. We have the 8 pole version of this up at the house so we can turn the ground-mount array off from the house.
Thank you!!
Thanks👍
You're so welcome!
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I'm assuming that if you are looking using combiner boxes for a 48V system that has 4 separate sets of panels wired in series you will have to use two of these switches?
The IMO has 2x + and 2x -
As long as you have no more than that leaving the combiner box, and the V and A is within specs, it should be fine.
Can you use crimped ferrels in the switch terminal? Common practice?
Does the box come with the glands?
@@stevenp540 no, if you can when you enter the IMO box, do so from the bottom...best for water rejection. It's also common to mount these below an enclosure (short connection of two boxes together) , you can use a rain tight conduit hub, at the lower end (waterproof) and then thread into it a the top with a chase nipple from inside . Inside a n IMO is also a good place to make the transition from exposed PV wires to THHN for your home run in conduit. Use a crimp ferrule on the THHN since it could be around 14 gauge many times. 3/4" rain tight hubs are the largest that will fit. Use up to 4 for wire room. Can also connect your array EGC (usually bare #6 ) to THHN EGC inside the box.. there is a terminal for that inside. Also don't forget both + and (-) get interrupted for the required ,improved, arc extinguishing.
what size is the wire gland? 1/2" NPT?
1"
@@SignatureSolar Thanks. I went with a variety pack off amazon of sizes. I'll be wiring up later this week
Does this device count as the rapid shutdown?
Yes
Can we use it outside ??
Yes, the 4X can be used outside.
Ground connections continue on its own path?
The ground on the switch is optional. It grounds strictly the switch. Industry standard and best practice is to ground the PV array to its own DC earth ground rod and ground the switch to this same earth ground rod if you want to.
Yes, the ground switch is optional :)
not a fan of those top glands and those connectors, no drip loops possible. away from the box.
Wish they would make those boxes larger for more wire room.
Thank you for your feedback! We will forward your idea to the manufacturer!
IMO does make versions without cases, for panel mounting or control box mounting.
Switch off the DC while the high current is flowing there? Crazy!
This will cause you to draw an arc across the switch contacts.
DC does not have a zero crossing like AC, so the switch quickly becomes unusable.
The right way is to turn off the AC first, then you won't have a current on the DC side.
That’s why this switch is has such a loud clack when switching on and off. It’s has a large contact that slams together and slams apart with very strong spring and with a lot of speed.
Why are you not crimping those cables?
Mostly its useless and a huge threat.
Seen them catch fire.
Dangerous crap NOT recommended.
Remember for residential users always cut supply on AC side to stop inverter drawing load, then isolate inverter from dc side by removing breakers.