SmartKits 800V 1in1 AC Switch Box User Manual
SmartKits 800V 1in1 AC Switch Box User Manual
SmartKits 800V 1in1 AC Switch Box User Manual
User Manual
Issue 03
Date 2023-04-21
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Contents
3 Product Overview.................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Label Conventions................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.3 Working Principle.................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.4 Internal Structure.................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4 Storage..................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Installation..............................................................................................................................17
5.1 Checking Before Installation............................................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Tools.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Installation Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Wall-Mounted Installation.................................................................................................................................................20
5.5 Support-Mounted Installation.......................................................................................................................................... 22
5.6 Pole-Mounted Installation................................................................................................................................................. 25
6 Electrical Connections.......................................................................................................... 27
6.1 Cable Hole Description....................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 Prepare a Terminal............................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Opening the Enclosure Door.............................................................................................................................................30
6.4 Connecting Cables................................................................................................................................................................ 32
6.5 Installation Verification.......................................................................................................................................................37
6.6 Closing the Enclosure Door............................................................................................................................................... 38
7 Routine Maintenance........................................................................................................... 41
8 Switch Box Replacement..................................................................................................... 42
9 Technical Specifications....................................................................................................... 44
Purpose
This document describes the SmartKits ACBox (switch box for short) in terms of
the installation, electrical connection, and maintenance. Read this document
through, understand the safety information, and get familiar with the functions
and features of the switch box before installing and operating it.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) power system personnel
and qualified electrical technicians.
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol Description
Symbol Description
Change History
Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue
contains all updates made in previous issues.
Issue 03 (2020-04-21)
Updated 2 Safety Information
Updated 5.2 Tools
Updated 6.4 Connecting Cables
Issue 02 (2020-07-31)
Updated 5.4 Wall-Mounted Installation
Updated 6.3 Opening the Enclosure Door
Updated 6.4 Connecting Cables
Updated 6.6 Closing the Enclosure Door
Issue 01 (2020-07-02)
This issue is the first official release.
2 Safety Information
Statement
Before transporting, storing, installing, operating, using, and/or maintaining
the equipment, read this document, strictly follow the instructions provided
herein, and follow all the safety instructions on the equipment and in this
document. In this document, "equipment" refers to the products, software,
components, spare parts, and/or services related to this document; "the Company"
refers to the manufacturer (producer), seller, and/or service provider of the
equipment; "you" refers to the entity that transports, stores, installs, operates,
uses, and/or maintains the equipment.
The Company shall not be liable for any of the following circumstances or
their consequences:
DANGER
Ensure that power is off during installation. Do not install or remove a cable with
power on. Transient contact between the core of the cable and the conductor will
generate electric arcs or sparks, which may cause a fire or personal injury.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
During operations, use dedicated insulated tools to prevent electric shocks or short
circuits. The dielectric withstanding voltage level must comply with local laws,
regulations, standards, and specifications.
General Requirements
● Do not stop protective devices. Pay attention to the warnings, cautions, and
related precautionary measures in this document and on the equipment.
● If there is a likelihood of personal injury or equipment damage during
operations, immediately stop, report the case to the supervisor, and take
feasible protective measures.
● Do not power on the equipment before it is installed or confirmed by
professionals.
● In the case of a fire, immediately leave the building or the equipment area
and activate the fire alarm or call emergency services. Do not enter the
affected building or equipment area under any circumstances.
Personnel Requirements
● Only professionals and trained personnel are allowed to operate the
equipment.
– Professionals: personnel who are familiar with the working principles and
structure of the equipment, trained or experienced in equipment
operations and are clear of the sources and degree of various potential
hazards in equipment installation, operation, maintenance
– Trained personnel: personnel who are trained in technology and safety,
have required experience, are aware of possible hazards on themselves in
certain operations, and are able to take protective measures to minimize
the hazards on themselves and other people
● Personnel who plan to install or maintain the equipment must receive
adequate training, be able to correctly perform all operations, and understand
all necessary safety precautions and local relevant standards.
● Only qualified professionals or trained personnel are allowed to install,
operate, and maintain the equipment.
● Only qualified professionals are allowed to remove safety facilities and inspect
the equipment.
● Personnel who will perform special tasks such as electrical operations,
working at heights, and operations of special equipment must possess the
required local qualifications.
DANGER
Before connecting cables, ensure that the equipment is intact. Otherwise, electric
shocks or fire may occur.
DANGER
DANGER
Prevent foreign matter from entering the equipment during operations. Otherwise,
equipment damage, load power derating, power failure, or personal injury may
occur.
DANGER
When you power on the system for the first time or perform operations on the
main loop with power on, wear arc protection clothes.
WARNING
For the equipment that needs to be grounded, install the ground cable first when
installing the equipment and remove the ground cable last when removing the
equipment.
General Requirements
● Follow the procedures described in the document for installation, operation,
and maintenance. Do not reconstruct or alter the equipment, add
components, or change the installation sequence without permission.
● Obtain approval from the national or local electric utility company before
connecting the equipment to the grid.
● Before installing or removing power cables, turn off the switches of the
equipment and its upstream and downstream switches.
● If any liquid is detected inside the equipment, disconnect the power supply
immediately and do not use the equipment.
● Before performing operations on the equipment, check that all tools meet the
requirements and record the tools. After the operations are complete, collect
all of the tools to prevent them from being left inside the equipment.
● Before installing power cables, check that cable labels are correct and cable
terminals are insulated.
● When installing the equipment, use a torque tool of a proper measurement
range to tighten the screws. When using a wrench to tighten the screws,
ensure that the wrench does not tilt and the torque error does not exceed
10% of the specified value.
● If the equipment has multiple inputs, disconnect all the inputs before
operating the equipment.
● Check equipment connections periodically, ensuring that all screws are
securely tightened.
● Only qualified professionals can replace a damaged cable.
● Do not scrawl, damage, or block any labels or nameplates on the equipment.
Promptly replace labels that have worn out.
● Do not use solvents such as water, alcohol, or oil to clean electrical
components inside or outside of the equipment.
Grounding
● Ensure that the grounding impedance of the equipment complies with local
electrical standards.
● Ensure that the equipment is connected permanently to the protective
ground. Before operating the equipment, check its electrical connection to
ensure that it is reliably grounded.
● Do not work on the equipment in the absence of a properly installed ground
conductor.
● Do not damage the ground conductor.
● For the equipment that uses a three-pin socket, ensure that the ground
terminal in the socket is connected to the protective ground point.
● If high touch current may occur on the equipment, ground the protective
ground terminal on the equipment enclosure before connecting the power
supply; otherwise, electric shock as a result of touch current may occur.
Cabling Requirements
● When selecting, installing, and routing cables, follow local safety regulations
and rules.
● When routing power cables, ensure that there is no coiling or twisting. Do not
join or weld power cables. If necessary, use a longer cable.
● Ensure that all cables are properly connected and insulated, and meet
specifications.
● Ensure that the slots and holes for routing cables are free from sharp edges,
and that the positions where cables are routed through pipes or cable holes
are equipped with cushion materials to prevent the cables from being
damaged by sharp edges or burrs.
● Ensure that cables of the same type are bound together neatly and straight
and that the cable sheath is intact. When routing cables of different types,
ensure that they are away from each other without entanglement and
overlapping.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Do not place the equipment near heat sources or fire sources, such as smoke,
candles, heaters, or other heating devices. Overheat may damage the equipment
or cause a fire.
WARNING
Install the equipment in an area far away from liquids. Do not install it under
areas prone to condensation, such as under water pipes and air exhaust vents, or
areas prone to water leakage, such as air conditioner vents, ventilation vents, or
feeder windows of the equipment room. Ensure that no liquid enters the
equipment to prevent faults or short circuits.
WARNING
To prevent damage or fire due to high temperature, ensure that the ventilation
vents or heat dissipation systems are not obstructed or covered by other objects
while the equipment is running.
General Requirements
● Ensure that the equipment is stored in a clean, dry, and well ventilated area
with proper temperature and humidity and is protected from dust and
condensation.
● When installing the equipment, ensure that the installation surface is solid
enough to bear the weight of the equipment.
● Keep the installation and operating environments of the equipment within the
allowed ranges. Otherwise, its performance and safety will be compromised.
● Do not install, use, or operate outdoor equipment and cables (including but
not limited to moving equipment, operating equipment and cables, inserting
connectors to or removing connectors from signal ports connected to outdoor
facilities, working at heights, performing outdoor installation, and opening
doors) in harsh weather conditions such as lightning, rain, snow, and level 6
or stronger wind.
● Do not install the equipment in an environment with direct sunlight, dust,
smoke, volatile or corrosive gases, infrared and other radiations, organic
solvents, or salty air.
● Do not install the equipment in an environment with conductive metal or
magnetic dust.
● Do not install the equipment in an area conducive to the growth of
microorganisms such as fungus or mildew.
● Do not install the equipment in an area with strong vibration, noise, or
electromagnetic interference.
● After installing the equipment, remove the packing materials such as cartons,
foam, plastics, and cable ties from the equipment area.
DANGER
When working at heights, wear a safety helmet and safety harness or waist belt
and fasten it to a solid structure. Do not mount it on an insecure moveable object
or metal object with sharp edges. Make sure that the hooks will not slide off.
WARNING
Ensure that all necessary tools are ready and inspected by a professional
organization. Do not use tools that have signs of scratches or fail to pass the
inspection or whose inspection validity period has expired. Ensure that the tools
are secure and not overloaded.
WARNING
Do not drill holes into the equipment. Doing so may affect the sealing
performance and electromagnetic containment of the equipment and damage
components or cables inside. Metal shavings from drilling may short-circuit boards
inside the equipment.
General Requirements
● Do not perform operations such as arc welding and cutting on the equipment
without evaluation by the Company.
● Do not install other devices on the top of the equipment without evaluation
by the Company.
● Use correct tools and operate them in the correct way.
Drilling Holes
● Obtain consent from the customer and contractor before drilling holes.
● Wear protective equipment such as safety goggles and protective gloves when
drilling holes.
● To avoid short circuits or other risks, do not drill holes into buried pipes or
cables.
● When drilling holes, protect the equipment from shavings. After drilling, clean
up any shavings.
3 Product Overview
3.1 Introduction
Function
The SmartKits ACBox is an 800 V switch box that provides one AC input and one
AC output. As a maintenance switch, it disconnects the input and output during
inverter maintenance to isolate the AC voltage at the low-voltage (LV) side of a
transformer station.
Model
Appearance
Network Application
NOTICE
NOTE
4 Storage
The following requirements should be met when the switch box needs to be
stored prior to installation:
● Do not unpack the switch box.
● Keep the storage temperature at –40°C to +70°C and the humidity at 0%–
95% RH.
● The switch box should be stored in a clean and dry place and be protected
from dust and water vapor corrosion.
● A maximum of six switch boxes can be stacked.
● Regular inspection is required during the storage. Replace the packing
materials when necessary.
● After long-term storage, an inspection and test conducted by qualified
persons are necessary before the switch box is put into use.
5 Installation
NOTE
Remove the outer package within 24 hours before installing the switch box.
NOTE
For the number of items included in the delivery, see the Packing List in the packing case.
5.2 Tools
Category Tools
Installation
tool
Personal
protective
equipment
When the switch box is installed under direct sunlight, install the AC combiner box in a
sheltered place or install an awning over the AC combiner box.
Procedure
Step 1 Locate the positions for drilling holes based on the installation dimensions of the
switch box, level the hole positions with a level, and mark holes with a marker.
Step 2 Drill holes using a hammer drill and install expansion bolts.
(1) Expansion sleeve (2) Flat washer (3) Spring washer (4) Bolt
NOTICE
● To prevent dust inhalation or contact with eyes, wear safety goggles and an
anti-dust respirator when drilling holes.
● Wipe away any dust in or around the holes and measure the hole distance. If
the holes are inaccurately positioned, drill holes again.
● Level the head of the expansion sleeve with the concrete wall after removing
the bolt, spring washer, and flat washer. Otherwise, the mounting bracket will
not be securely installed on the concrete wall.
a. Put a hammer drill with a Ф16 mm drill bit on the marked hole positions
perpendicularly against the wall and drill holes with a depth of 52–60 mm.
b. Vertically insert expansion bolts into the holes, and knock the expansion bolts
completely into the holes by using a rubber mallet.
c. Partially tighten the expansion bolts.
d. Loosen the bolts.
Step 3 Install the switch box on the bolts and move it down to clamp the bolts on the
holes. Tighten the bolts using a torque wrench with an open end of 18 mm.
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Step 3 Insert the delivered bolt assemblies (spring washers, flat washers, and M12x40
bolts) into the holes, and secure them using stainless steel nuts and flat washers.
NOTE
Do not fully tighten the nuts. Keep the bolt heads about 3 mm away from the support.
Step 4 Install the switch box on the bolts and move it down to clamp the bolts on the
holes. Tighten the bolts using a torque wrench with an open end of 18 mm.
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Figures provided in this document are for reference only. The actual poles and pole-
mounting brackets prevail.
Procedure
Step 1 Secure the pole-mounting brackets to the pole and tighten the U-shaped bolts
using a torque wrench with an open end of 18 mm.
Step 2 Secure the switch box to the pole-mounting brackets. For detailed operations, see
5.5 Support-Mounted Installation.
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6 Electrical Connections
DANGER
To avoid electric shocks, ensure that the INPUT and OUTPUT terminals are not
reversely connected.
DANGER
NOTICE
Huawei shall not be liable for any device damage caused by violation of the cable
connection regulations specified in this document.
NOTICE
(1) Cable (2) Heat shrink (3) DT terminal (4) Hydraulic (5) Heat gun
tubing pliers
NOTICE
Before opening the Enclosure door, ensure that the handle of the isolation switch
is in the OFF position; otherwise, the Enclosure door cannot be opened.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the three screws from the enclosure door.
Step 2 Open the enclosure door and use the support bar to stabilize the door.
Step 3 Remove the cover and hang it on the hook of the enclosure door.
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Follow-up Procedure
Check that the cables are connected correctly and securely, and then seal the AC
output and input cable holes with firestop putty.
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7 Routine Maintenance
WARNING
Grounding Check that ground cables are securely The first inspection
reliability connected. is half a year after
the initial
commissioning.
From then on, the
interval can be
semiannual or
annual.
Prerequisites
A spare switch box of the same model is available.
DANGER
● Ensure that the circuit breaker on the switch box is set to OFF.
● Ensure that all switches connected to the switch box are set to OFF and use a
multimeter to check that the AC voltage of the input port is zero. Place a
warning sign at the switches to avoid incidents caused by switch-on of the
switches.
Procedure
Step 1 Remove the AC input power cables, AC output power cable, and ground cable
from the switch box, and label the cables.
Step 2 Remove the switch box.
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Follow-up Procedure
Check that the cables are connected correctly and securely.
9 Technical Specifications
Input
Item Value
Number of phases 3
Number of inputs 1
Output
Item Value
Number of phases 3
Physical Specificatons
Item Value
Item Value
IP rating IP54
Disconnector parameters
Item Value
Number of poles 3
AC Alternating Current
PE Protective Earthing