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within it are the property of Viridian
Concepts Ltd. and may not be used or
reproduced without their express
permission.

Issue:
Installation on roof Installation in loft New a.c. Installation Existing house a.c. Installation 0 23.03.12 AHS
Original Issue
DNO
supply 1 12.11.12 IRB
PV array. d.c. d.c. a.c. Main Generation
String Inverter Revised Main isolator
Single string of M modules in series Connectors Isolator Isolator Isolator Meter
position

A B C D E F G H

Labels

1 Phase I - Do not disconnect d.c. plugs and

String Main Consumer Unit
Inverter
sockets under load - turn off a.c. first
0 I 0 I 0 I 0123 kWh 0123 kWh
II - P.V. array d.c. isolator. Danger -
Utility meter
contains live parts during daylight.

LABEL I LABEL II LABEL III LABEL IV LABEL IV LABEL V

III - Inverter - Isolate a.c. and d.c. before
carrying out work

IV - PV System main a.c. isolator

V - Do not work on this equipment until it is

isolated from both mains and on-site
A Single string PV array connected in series generation supplies
G Generation meter should be installed to display/record energy delivered by the
Voltage rating M x 90.7V for PV30 (Max M = 11) PV system (kWh). In addition it is highly recommended for instantaneous power
M x 60.5V for PV20 (Max M = 16) output (kW) to be displayed. A kWh meter approved by OFGEM is
recommended as it may facilitate payment on ROCs and other Electricity Notes:
M x 45.3V for PV15 (Max M = 22) company scheme payments.
Current rating 10.4 A

H Installers are obliged to liaise with the relevant distribution Network Operator
B Connectors must be d.c. rated. They should be touch safe to a standard of (DNO) in the following manner:
ingress protection not less than IP 21, Class II and shrouded.
Single installation covered by G83/1 - notification at or before day of
N.B. ENSURE THAT MALE AND FEMALE CONNECTORS ARE FULLY AND commissioning followed by G83/1 paperwork (G83/1 appendix 3) within 30
SECURELY JOINED. days.

Multiple installations covered by G83/1 - application to proceed (G83/1

C The d.c. isolator must be double pole and rated for the system voltage and
appendix 2). On commissioning - notification and appendix 3 as above.
current maxima as calculated from the PV array. It should be load-break rated.

D The inverter must be treated as standard electrical apparatus and earthed as D.C. Cable
per BS 7671 if Class 1. It must carry a Type Test certificate to the requirements of
Engineering Recommendation G83/1 or comply with all other parts of ER G83/1. Cables must be rated, as a minimum, to the voltage and current ratings derived
Inverter settings:- from the PV array. Standard de-rating factors must also be applied (BS 7671).
Cables should be sized such that overall voltage drop at stc between the array
Over Voltage 264V and the inverter is <3%
Under Volatage 207V

Over Frequency 50.5Hz Viridian Solar

A.C Cable
Atlas Building,
Under Frequency 47HZ A.C. cables are to be specified and installed in accordance with BS 7671. The 68 Stirling Way, Papworth,
a.c. cable connecting the inverter(s) to the consumer unit should be oversized Cambs. CB23 3GY
T 01480 831501
E A manual a.c. isolator must be provided located in an accessible position within to minimise voltage drop. A 1% drop or less is recommended.
F 01480 831831
the Customer's installation as in G83/1, which is:- www.viridiansolar.co.uk
in accordance with BS 60947-3 TITLE
Lightning Protection
must switch all live and neutral conductors. Viridian Clearline PV Wiring
Where there is a perceived increase in risk of direct strike as a consequence of
must be securable in the OFF position only. It must be simple to secure the installation of the PV system, specialists in lightning protection should be Diagram - Single String Inverter -
using a standard padlock- device that require a separate removable consulted with a view to installing a separate lightning protection system in Single Phase
adaptor or special key to enable them to be secured are not acceptable. accordance with BS 6651.
DRAWN CHECKED
must clearly show the ON and OFF positions
AHS KTT
F A main isolator must be provided located in an accessible position within the DRAWING NUMBER SHEET
Customer's installation as in G83/1, which is:-
30 002 1 of 4
in accordance with BS 60947-3
OUTPUT CURRENT REVISION
must switch all live and neutral conductors. Below 16A/Phase -
must be securable in the OFF position only.
DATE SCALE
must clearly show the ON and OFF positions 20.03.12
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This drawing and the information contained
within it are the property of Viridian
Concepts Ltd. and may not be used or
reproduced without their express
Installation on roof Installation in loft New a.c. Installation Existing house a.c. Installation permission.

Issue:
0 20.03.12 AHS
A B D Original issue
PV Module 1
L NE

Micro
1 12.11.12 IRB
Inverter Revised Main isolator
position
Main Generation
Isolator Meter
DNO
Supply
PV Module m
Labels
Micro E F G
Inverter I - Do not disconnect d.c. plugs and
Main Consumer Unit H
sockets under load - turn off a.c. first
0123 kWh 0123 kWh
0 I 0 I II - P.V. array d.c. isolator. Danger -
contains live parts during daylight.
Utility meter

LABEL V
III - Inverter - Isolate a.c. and d.c. before
LABEL IV LABEL IV carrying out work

IV - PV System main a.c. isolator

V - Do not work on this equipment until it is

isolated from both mains and on-site
generation supplies

Notes:
A Single PV module F A main isolator must be provided located in an accessible position within the D.C. Cable
Customer's installation as in G83/1, which is:-
Voltage rating 90.7V for PV30 Cables must be rated, as a minimum, to the voltage and current
60.5V for PV20 in accordance with BS 60947-3 ratings derived from the PV array. Standard de-rating factors must
also be applied (BS 7671). Cables should be sized such that overall
45.3V for PV15 must switch all live and neutral conductors.
voltage drop at stc between the array and the inverter is <3%.
must be securable in the OFF position only. Provided by Viridian Solar
Current rating 10.4 A
must clearly show the ON and OFF positions
B Connectors must be d.c. rated. They should be touch safe to a standard of ingress
protection not less than IP 21, Class II and shrouded. Provided by Viridian Solar. A.C Cable
G Single phase generation meter should be installed to display/record energy
delivered by the PV system (kWh). In addition it is highly recommended for A.C. cables are to be specified and installed in accordance with
N.B. ENSURE THAT MALE AND FEMALE CONNECTORS ARE FULLY AND BS 7671. The a.c. cable connecting the inverter(s) to the consumer
instantaneous power output (kW) to be displayed. A kWh meter approved by
SECURELY JOINED. unit should be oversized to minimise voltage drop. A 1% drop or
OFGEM is recommended as it may facilitate payment on ROCs and other Electricity
company scheme payments. less is recommended.
D The inverter must be treated as standard electrical apparatus and earthed as per BS
7671 if Class 1. It must carry a Type Test certificate to the requirements of Engineering H Installers are obliged to liaise with the relevant distribution Network Operator (DNO)
Recommendation G83/1 or comply with all other parts of ER G83/1. in the following manner: Lightning Protection
Inverter settings:-
Single installation covered by G83/1 - notification at or before day of Where there is a perceived increase in risk of direct strike as a
Over Voltage 264V commissioning followed by G83/1 paperwork (G83/1 appendix 3) within 30 consequence of the installation of the PV system, specialists in
days. lightning protection should be consulted with a view to installing a
Under Volatage 207V
Viridian Solar
Multiple installations covered by G83/1 - application to proceed (G83/1 separate lightning protection system in accordance with BS 6651.
Over Frequency 50.5Hz Atlas Building,
appendix 2). On commissioning - notification and appendix 3 as above. 68 Stirling Way, Papworth,
Under Frequency 47HZ Cambs. CB23 3GY
T 01480 831501
F 01480 831831
www.viridiansolar.co.uk
E A manual a.c. isolator must be provided located in an accessible position within the
Customer's installation as in G83/1, which is:- TITLE

in accordance with BS 60947-3

Viridian Clearline PV Wiring
Diagram - Multiple Micro
must switch all live and neutral conductors.
Inverter - Single Phase
must be securable in the OFF position only. It must be simple to secure using a
standard padlock- device that require a separate removable adaptor or DRAWN CHECKED
special key to enable them to be secured are not acceptable. AHS KTT
must clearly show the ON and OFF positions
DRAWING NUMBER SHEET

30 002 2 of 4
OUTPUT CURRENT REVISION

Below 16A/Phase -
DATE SCALE
20.03.12
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Concepts Ltd. and may not be used or
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permission.
A B C D E

PV array A Issue:
Single strings of M
modules in series

0 I 1 Phase PV Distribution
String Board
String A
Inverter
L N E

0 I 0 I
String B Schematic

Labels

LABEL I LABEL II LABEL III LABEL IV I - Do not disconnect d.c. plugs and
sockets under load - turn off a.c. first

II - P.V. array d.c. isolator. Danger -

F
contains live parts during daylight.

3 pole G59 Relay

III - Inverter - Isolate a.c. and d.c. before
contractor Proctection carrying out work
PV array n
N strings of M modules IV - PV System main a.c. isolator
in parallel AC Supply
Sensor
V - Do not work on this equipment until it is
1 Phase isolated from both mains and on-site
String
Inverter Existing house a.c. Installation generation supplies
0 I 0 I
String A
G
DNO Notes:
LABEL IV
Supply
0 I

Y-connectors
H Main Consumer Unit I
LABEL I LABEL II LABEL III LABEL IV
0123 kWh

0123 kW
Utility meter

LABEL V

A Electrical rating for PV arrays (d.c. side) E A manual a.c. isolator must be provided located in an accessible position within the H Generation meter should be installed to display/record energy delivered by the PV
Customer's installation as in G83/1, which is:- system (kWh). In addition it is highly recommended for instantaneous power output
Voltage rating M x 90.7V for PV30 (Max M = 11)
(kW) to be displayed. A kWh meter approved by OFGEM is recommended as it may
M x 60.5V for PV20 (Max M = 16) in accordance with BS 60947-3 facilitate payment on ROCs and other Electricity company scheme payments. Viridian Solar
M x 45.3V for PV15 (Max M = 22) must switch all live and neutral conductors. Atlas Building,
I Written approval must be gained from Distribution Network Operator (DNO) prior to 68 Stirling Way, Papworth,
Current rating N x 10.4 A must be securable in the OFF position only. It must be simple to secure using a works. Commissioning in conjunction withDNO engineer, or as required by DNO Cambs. CB23 3GY
standard padlock- device that require a separate removable adaptor or T 01480 831501
B Connectors must be d.c. rated. They should be touch safe to a standard of ingress special key to enable them to be secured are not acceptable. D.C. Cable F 01480 831831
protection not less than IP 21, Class II and shrouded. Provided by Viridian Solar. www.viridiansolar.co.uk
must clearly show the ON and OFF positions Cables must be rated, as a minimum, to the voltage and current ratings derived
N.B. ENSURE THAT MALE AND FEMALE CONNECTORS ARE FULLY AND from the PV array. Standard de-rating factors must also be applied (BS 7671). Cables TITLE
SECURELY JOINED.
F
should be sized such that overall voltage drop at stc between the array and the Viridian Clearline PV Wiring
G59 Protection relay may be required by DNO to protect against voltage change -
C The d.c. isolator must be double pole and rated for the system voltage and current
under and over 240V, frequency change - under and over 50Hz and vector shift - 1
inverter is <3%. Provided by Viridian Solar Diagram - Multiple String
deg increments. If required, this device could be supplied by Viridian Solar at extra
maxima as calculated from the PV array. It should be load-break rated. Provided by
cost.
A.C Cable Inverter - Single Phase
Viridian Solar.
A.C. cables are to be specified and installed in accordance with BS 7671. The a.c.
G A main isolator must be provided located in an accessible position within the DRAWN CHECKED
D The inverter must be treated as standard electrical apparatus and earthed as per BS cable connecting the inverter(s) to the consumer unit should be oversized to
7671 if Class 1. It must carry a Type Test certificate to the requirements of Engineering
Customer's installation as in G83/1, which is:-
minimise voltage drop. A 1% drop or less is recommended. AHS KTT
Recommendation G83/1 or comply with all other parts of ER G83/1. in accordance with BS 60947-3
Lightning Protection DRAWING NUMBER SHEET
Inverter settings:-
must switch all live and neutral conductors.
Where there is a perceived increase in risk of direct strike as a consequence of the
30 002 3 of 4
Over Voltage 264V
must be securable in the OFF position only. installation of the PV system, specialists in lightning protection should be consulted OUTPUT CURRENT REVISION
Under Volatage 207V with a view to installing a separate lightning protection system in accordance with
must clearly show the ON and OFF positions
BS 6651.
Above 16A/Phase -
Over Frequency 50.5Hz
DATE SCALE
Under Frequency 47HZ 20.03.12
 Installation on roof Installation in loft New a.c. Installation Disclaimer:
This drawing and the information contained
within it are the property of Viridian
Concepts Ltd. and may not be used or
reproduced without their express
permission.
A B C D E

Issue:
PV array A
Single strings of M
modules in series
PV Distribution
Board
0 I
3 Phase String
String A Inverter L1L2 L3 N E
0 I

Schematic
0 I
String B
Labels

I - Do not disconnect d.c. plugs and

sockets under load - turn off a.c. first
LABEL I LABEL II LABEL III LABEL IV

II - P.V. array d.c. isolator. Danger -

F contains live parts during daylight.

III - Inverter - Isolate a.c. and d.c. before

4 pole G59 Relay
carrying out work
contractor Proctection

IV - PV System main a.c. isolator

AC Supply
Sensor V - Do not work on this equipment until it is
isolated from both mains and on-site
PV array n Existing house a.c. Installation generation supplies
N strings of M modules 0 I
in parallel G
DNO Notes:
LABEL IV Supply
3 Phase String
Inverter
0 I 0 I
H Main Consumer Unit I

0123 kWh

0123 kW
Y-connectors Utility meter

LABEL I LABEL II LABEL III LABEL IV LABEL V

A Single string PV array connected in series E A manual a.c. isolator must be provided located in an accessible position within the H Three phase generation meter should be installed to display/record energy
Customer's installation as in G83/1, which is:- delivered by the PV system (kWh). In addition it is highly recommended for
Voltage rating M x 90.7V for PV30 (Max M = 11)
instantaneous power output (kW) to be displayed. A kWh meter approved by
M x 60.5V for PV20 (Max M = 16) in accordance with BS 60947-3 OFGEM is recommended as it may facilitate payment on ROCs and other Electricity Viridian Solar
company scheme payments. Atlas Building,
M x 45.3V for PV15 (Max M = 22) must switch all live and neutral conductors.
I Written approval must be gained from Distribution Network Operator (DNO) prior to 68 Stirling Way, Papworth,
Current rating N x 10.4 A must be securable in the OFF position only. It must be simple to secure using a Cambs. CB23 3GY
works. Commissioning in conjunction withDNO engineer, or as required by DNO
standard padlock- device that require a separate removable adaptor or T 01480 831501
B Connectors must be d.c. rated. They should be touch safe to a standard of ingress special key to enable them to be secured are not acceptable. F 01480 831831
D.C. Cable
protection not less than IP 21, Class II and shrouded. Provided by Viridian Solar. www.viridiansolar.co.uk
must clearly show the ON and OFF positions Cables must be rated, as a minimum, to the voltage and current ratings derived
TITLE
N.B. ENSURE THAT MALE AND FEMALE CONNECTORS ARE FULLY AND from the PV array. Standard de-rating factors must also be applied (BS 7671). Cables
SECURELY JOINED. F G59 Protection relay may be required by DNO to protect against voltage change - should be sized such that overall voltage drop at stc between the array and the
Viridian Clearline PV Wiring
under and over 240V, frequency change - under and over 50Hz and vector shift - 1 inverter is <3%. Provided by Viridian Solar Diagram - Multiple String
C The d.c. isolator must be double pole and rated for the system voltage and current deg increments. If required, this device could be supplied by Viridian Solar at extra
maxima as calculated from the PV array. It should be load-break rated. Provided by cost. A.C Cable Inverters - Three Phase
Viridian Solar. A.C. cables are to be specified and installed in accordance with BS 7671. The a.c. DRAWN CHECKED
G A main isolator must be provided located in an accessible position within the
D The inverter must be treated as standard electrical apparatus and earthed as per BS Customer's installation as in G83/1, which is:- cable connecting the inverter(s) to the consumer unit should be oversized to AHS KTT
7671 if Class 1. It must carry a Type Test certificate to the requirements of Engineering minimise voltage drop. A 1% drop or less is recommended.
in accordance with BS 60947-3
Recommendation G83/1 or comply with all other parts of ER G83/1. DRAWING NUMBER SHEET
Lightning Protection
Inverter settings:- must switch all live and neutral conductors. 30 002 4 of 4
Where there is a perceived increase in risk of direct strike as a consequence of the
Over Voltage 264V must be securable in the OFF position only. OUTPUT CURRENT REVISION
installation of the PV system, specialists in lightning protection should be consulted
Under Volatage 207V must clearly show the ON and OFF positions with a view to installing a separate lightning protection system in accordance with Above 16A/Phase -
BS 6651.
Over Frequency 50.5Hz DATE SCALE

Under Frequency 47HZ 20.03.12