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INSTALLATION OF GRID-CONNECTED
PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM
(FIRST REVISION)
ICS: 27.160
Descriptors: solar energy engineering, grid-connected PV system
© Copyright 2010
DEPARTMENT OF STANDARDS MALAYSIA
DEVELOPMENT OF MALAYSIAN STANDARDS
promoting industrial efficiency and development, benefiting the health and safety of
the public, protecting the consumers, facilitating domestic and international trade and
furthering international cooperation in relation to standards and standardisation.
CONTENTS
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Foreword ................................................................................................................................iv
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references....................................................................................................... 1
5 Protection requirements................................................................................................... 7
8 Earthing.......................................................................................................................... 20
10 Documentation ............................................................................................................... 22
11 Commissioning............................................................................................................... 22
Figure B2 Example of sign required adjacent to PV array main switch (9.3.2) .................... 26
Figure B3 Example of sign required adjacent to inverter main switch (9.3.3) ...................... 26
CONTENTS (continued)
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Committee representation
The Industry Standards Committee on Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Energy (ISC E) under whose
authority this Malaysian Standard was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations:
The Technical Committee on Renewable Energies which supervised the development of this Malaysian Standard
consists of representatives from the following organisations:
The Working Group on Solar Photovoltaic Systems which developed this Malaysian Standard consists of
representatives from the following organisations:
FOREWORD
This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Working Group on Solar Photovoltaic
Systems under the authority of the Industry Standards Committee on Generation,
Transmission and Distribution of Energy.
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Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal
obligations.
1 Scope
This Malaysian Standard sets out the general installation requirements for grid-connected
photovoltaic (PV) arrays with direct current (DC) open circuit voltages up to 1 000 V between
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NOTES:
2. DC systems and photovoltaic systems in particular, pose some hazards in addition to those derived from
conventional alternate current (AC) power systems, including the ability to produce and sustain electrical arcs with
currents that are not much greater than normal operating currents. This standard addresses the safety requirements
arising from the particular characteristics of photovoltaic systems. Those characteristics are presented in Annex A.
b) informed PV service providers and workers (e.g. electricians) working on these systems;
and
c) emergency workers.
2 Normative references
The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the normative reference (including any amendments) applies.
MS 981, Specification for safety signs and colours: Colour and design
MS 982, Specification for fire safety signs, notices and graphic symbols
MS IEC 61215, Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification
and type approval
MS IEC 61643-1, Low-voltage surge protective devices - Part 1: Surge protective devices
connected to low-voltage power distribution systems - Requirements and tests
MS IEC 61643-12, Low voltage surge protective devices - Part 12: Surge protective devices
connected to low voltage power distribution systems - Selection and application principles
MS IEC 61646, Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type
approval
MS IEC 61730-1, Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for
construction
MS IEC 61730-2, Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for
testing
IEEE 1547, Standard for interconnecting distributed resources with electric power systems
IEEE 1547.1, Standard for conformance tests procedures for equipment interconnectivity
distributed resources with electric power systems
Capable of being reached quickly and without climbing over or removing obstructions,
mounting upon a chair, or using a movable ladder, and in any case not more than 2.0 m
above the ground, floor or platform.
Capable of being reached for inspection, maintenance or repairs without necessitating the
dismantling of structural parts, cupboards, benches or the like.
3.3 AC side
Part of the PV system from the AC terminals of the inverter until the grid connection to the
mains.
A diode that is connected in parallel with a number of PV cells or the whole PV module.
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3.5 cable
A single cable core, or two or more cable cores laid up together, either with or without fillings,
reinforcements, or protective coverings.
A cable with surrounding earthed metallic layer to confine the electric field within the cable
and/or to protect the cable from external electrical influence.
NOTE. Metallic sheaths, armours and earthed concentric conductors may also serve as shields.
The conductor with its insulation but not including any mechanical protective covering.
Equipment in which protection against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only,
but in which additional safety precautions such as double insulation or reinforced insulation
are provided, there being no provision for protective earthing or reliance upon installation
conditions. Such equipment may be one of the following types:
c) Equipment that is a combination of the types described in 3.8 a) and 3.8 b).
NOTES:
1. The enclosure of insulation-encased Class II equipment may form part of the whole of the supplementary
insulation or of the reinforced insulation.
2. If the equipment with double insulation or reinforced insulation throughout has an earthing terminal or earthing
contact, it is considered to be of Class I construction.
3. Class II equipment may be provided with means for maintaining the continuity of protective circuits, insulated
from accessible conductive parts by double insulation or reinforced insulation.
4. Class II equipment may have parts operating at SELV (separated extra low voltage).
An enclosure where cables are joined and/or connected to electrical equipment and/or
protective devices.
3.10 DC side
Part of the PV system from the PV cell to the DC terminals of the inverter.
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When a PV array is installed on a building, the installation earthing is the earthing bar or
earthing rod of the building.
3.12 inverter
A system that converts the electrical power delivered by the PV array into the appropriate
frequency and/or voltage to be delivered to the load, and/or injected into the electricity grid.
The short circuit current of a PV module or PV string at standard test conditions (STC), as
specified by the manufacturer on the product specification plate.
NOTE. As PV strings are a group of PV modules connected in series, the short circuit current of a string is equal to
ISC STC MOD.
The short circuit current of the PV array at STC, and is equal to:
The nominal power of the PV array calculated as the sum of the nameplate power ratings of
all the PV modules that constitute the array.
3.19 PV array
a DC power supply unit. A PV array may consist of a single PV string, or several parallel-
connected strings, or several parallel-connected PV sub-arrays and their associated electrical
components. The boundary of a PV array is the connection of the PV array cable to a piece of
equipment that forms part of the inverter and which is dedicated to that particular PV array.
Two or more PV arrays, which are not interconnected in parallel on the generation side of the
inverter, is to be considered as independent PV arrays.
The output cable of a PV array that connects the PV array connection box to the inverter.
A PV array where there is electrical separation between the PV array output circuit and the
AC system.
NOTE. Electrical separation of power circuits is usually achieved by means of a power transformer.
An enclosure where all the PV strings of a PV array or all the PV sub-arrays of a PV array are
electrically connected in parallel and where protection devices may be located, if necessary.
The PV array open circuit voltage is considered to be equal to VOC STC ARRAY (see 3.39).
3.24 PV cell
The basic unit of photovoltaic conversion; a semiconductor device that can convert light
directly into electrical energy.
3.26 PV module
An enclosure affixed to a PV module, where the electrical connections to the PV module are
made.
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3.28 PV string
A circuit formed by one or more series connected PV modules. The series connection of PV
modules to form a PV string is intended to provide the required circuit voltage.
A cable connecting the modules in a PV string, or connecting the string to a junction box or to
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3.30 PV sub-array
A group of PV strings connected in parallel, that comprise a partial section of the PV array,
where the output current of that group of strings is carried by a dedicated output cable before
being connected in parallel with other sub-arrays.
NOTE. Not all PV arrays are divided into sub-arrays.
The output cable of a PV sub-array that carries only the output current of its associated sub-
array in normal operation, and that connects the PV sub-array with the other PV sub-array
that constitute the PV array.
NOTE. PV sub-array cables are only relevant for PV arrays that are divided into sub-arrays.
An enclosure where all the PV strings of a PV are electrically connected in parallel and where
protection devices may be located if necessary.
NOTE. PV sub-array junction boxes are only relevant for PV arrays that are divided into sub-arrays.
3.33 PV system
An electrically integrated assembly of PV array, inverter (or power conditioning unit) and other
necessary components to form a power generation unit.
3.34 ripple-free DC
NOTE. Therefore the maximum peak value does not exceed 140 V for a nominal 120 V ripple-free DC system and
70 V for a nominal 60 V ripple-free DC system.
An extra-low voltage system which is electrically separated from earth, and from other
systems, in such a way that a single fault cannot give rise to the risk of electric shock.
A device that is intended to limit transient over-voltages and divert surge currents. It contains
at least one non-linear component.
A standard set of reference conditions used for the testing and rating of photovoltaic cells and
modules. The standard test conditions are:
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b) irradiance in the plane of the PV cell or module of 1 000 W/m ; and
The open circuit voltage of a PV module at STC, as specified by the manufacturer in the
product specification.
3.40 voltage
Differences of potential normally existing between conductors and between conductors and
earth are as follows:
b) low voltage (LV) - Exceeding extra-low voltage, but not exceeding 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V
DC.
NOTE. When calculating the voltage of a PV array, VOC STC ARRAY is to be used.
4 General requirements
The installation of a grid-connected PV system shall be in accordance with Figure 1 and
Figure 2. These figures shall be extensively referred to throughout this standard.
5 Protection requirements
5.1 General
The installation of grid-connected PV systems shall comply with the requirements of MS IEC
60364 or MS IEC 60364-7-712. The provisions of this section are aimed at ensuring that
these requirements are met, taking into account a range of system topologies and earthing
arrangements.
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By-pass diodes shall be used in the PV modules. If by-pass diodes are not embedded in the
PV module encapsulation, they shall comply with all the following requirements:
a) have a voltage rating at least 2 x VOC STC MOD of the protected module;
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5.3.1 Discrimination
Over-current protection within the PV string shall be graded in such a way that lower level
protection trips first in the event of fault currents flowing from higher current sections to lower
current sections of the PV array.
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NOTE. When circuit breakers with over-current protection elements are used, they also provide the disconnecting
means required in 5.4.
5.3.2 PV strings
In cases where it applies (see Figure 1 and 2), all PV strings shall be protected with an over-
current protection device with load breaking disconnecting facilities. These over-current
protection devices shall be installed in positive active conductors. Suitably rated circuit-
breakers used for over-current protection may also provide load breaking disconnecting
facilities (see 5.4).
The rated trip current (ITRIP) of over-current protection devices for PV strings shall be as
specified by the PV module manufacturer or, ITRIP shall be determined by the following
formula:
5.4.1 General
NOTE. This clause does not apply to module inverters where the inverter is an integral part of the PV module.
Only device with DC rating which is able to extinguish electrical arc shall be used.
Suitably rated circuit-breakers used for over-current protection may also provide load
breaking disconnecting facilities.
Other disconnection and isolation devices having the characteristics described in 7.4 may be
used as a disconnection means.
Fuse systems used for string over-current protection are acceptable non-load breaking
disconnecting means if they have removable fusing elements, preferably with a disconnection
mechanism (fuse-combination unit).
No separate disconnection device is required if suitably rated circuit breakers are used for the
over-current protection which also provides load breaking disconnecting facilities.
5.4.2.2 PV array
A readily available load-breaking disconnection device, which interrupts both positive and
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negative conductors, shall be installed in the PV array cable. This device shall be lockable in
the off position.
5.4.2.3 Inverter
A suitably AC rated and readily available load-breaking disconnection device, which interrupts
both positive and negative conductors, shall be installed in the cable connected to the inverter
AC terminal. This device shall be lockable in the off position.
The PV array (DC) load-breaking disconnection device and the inverter (AC) load-breaking
disconnection device shall be used as the emergency switching devices, and therefore shall
be readily accessible and be clearly identified according to 9.4.2.
The emergency switching device shall comply with the requirements for devices for
emergency switching including emergency stopping as contained in MS IEC 60364 or MS IEC
60364-7-712.
If the emergency switching device is manually operated, the remote operating device shall be
located in a readily accessible point and be identified in accordance with 9.4.2.
All metal casings and frames shall be earthed according to MS IEC 60364 or MS IEC 60364-
7-712.
Lightning protection measures may be required in some PV installations. The need for
lightning protection shall be assessed in accordance with MS IEC 62305-1.
A lightning protection system has the task of preventing severe damage caused by fire or
mechanical destruction if a direct lightning strike occurs on a building or structure. Lightning
protection systems consist of three essential components:
a) an air termination system, consisting of metallic masts or rods of sufficient height to divert
lightning currents through their structure;
For ground mounted or freestanding PV arrays, the need for a lightning protection system
shall be assessed in accordance with MS IEC 62305-1, and if required, it shall be installed in
compliance with that standard.
The installation of a PV array on a building has a negligible effect on the probability of direct
lightning strikes and therefore it does not necessarily imply that a lightning protection system
shall be installed if none is already present. However, if the physical characteristics or
prominence of the building do change significantly due to the installation of the PV array, it is
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required that the need for a lightning protection system be assessed in accordance with MS
IEC 62305-1, and if required, it shall be installed in compliance with that standard.
If a lightning protection system is already installed on the building, it shall be verified that the
PV array and associated equipment are within the protection zone of the system in
accordance with MS IEC 62305-1. If the PV array is not within the protection zone of the
existing lightning protection system, additional air termination(s) shall be provided in
accordance with MS IEC 62305-1.
When a PV array is protected by a lightning protection system, the metal structure of the PV
array shall be bonded to the lightning protection system, unless the minimum safety
clearances as specified in MS IEC 62305-1, can be achieved.
a) equipotential bonding;
d) shielding.
To reduce the magnitude of lightning induced over-voltages, the PV array wiring shall be laid
in such a way that the area of conductive loops is minimum (see example in Figure 3).
SPDs are a very common method of protecting electrical systems and equipment against
over-voltages. When these devices are used, the recommendations of MS IEC 61643-12
shall be observed.
Many commercial PV inverters are fitted with SPDs on the PV input (DC) terminals, and this
shall be considered when specifying the over-voltage protection of the PV array.
5.8.2.2 Selection
The usage and installation of SPDs shall be in accordance to MS IEC 61643-12. The SPDs
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The specifications for SPDs to protect PV arrays and inverter (DC terminal) are as follows
(refer to list of parameters for SPDs selection in MS IEC 61643-12):
a) SPDs of Class II (in this context, Class II refers to the test specifications of SPDs rather
than insulation class).
b) Have a maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) with Uc > VOC STC GEN.
c) Have a maximum discharge current (Imax) (8/20 μs) with Imax > 40 kA (or at least 20 kA).
d) Have a nominal discharge current (In) (8/20 μs) with In > 20 kA (or at least 10 kA).
e) Have a voltage protection level (Up) with 1.3 x VOC STC GEN < Up < 1.1 kV.
f) Have a voltage protection level at In (Up) with Up (L-PE) < 2.5 kV.
The specifications for SPD to protect inverter (AC terminal) shall be suitably rated for AC use
and in accordance to MS IEC 61643-12 and in conjunction with MS IEC 61643-1.
5.8.3 Shielding
When the PV array frame is bonded to a lightning protection system, the PV array cable shall
be shielded by one of the following methods, and the shielding conductor shall be connected
to earth at both ends:
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a) with a metallic cable armour or shield with an equivalent cross-sectional area of 10 mm
Cu; or
6 Wiring requirements
6.1 Compliance with wiring standards
The wiring to the PV array shall comply with the requirements of MS IEC 60364 or MS IEC
60364-7-712.
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NOTE. Particular attention needs to be given to the protection of wiring systems against external influences.
VOC STC ARRAY shall not exceed the maximum allowed system voltage of the PV modules (as
specified by the manufacturer).
6.3.1 General
Wiring of PV arrays shall be laid in such a way that the possibility of line to line and line to
earth faults occurring is minimised.
All connections shall be verified for tightness and polarity during installation to reduce the risk
of faults and possible arcs occurring during commissioning and operation.
The PV array wiring should be laid in such a way that the area of conductive loops is
minimised (e.g. by laying cables in parallel as shown in Figure 3); see also 5.8.1.
The wiring of PV strings, sub-arrays and array shall satisfy the following requirements:
a) Double insulated, DC rated, UV resistant, flex type and fire retardant shall be used.
c) Cables shall be clamped (to relieve tension and to prevent conductors coming free from
the connection).
The following provisions apply to the installation of wiring systems in connection boxes:
a) Where conductors enter a connection box without conduit, a tension relief system shall be
used to avoid cable disconnections inside the connection box (for example by using a
gland connector).
b) All cable entries, when installed, shall maintain the IP rating of the enclosure.
NOTE. Water condensation inside connection boxes may be a problem in some locations and provision may
need to be provided to drain water build-up.
c) The wiring and its insulation particularly through the connection box including terminal
points shall maintain double insulation status over its entire length.
PV array and PV sub-array connection boxes, where installed, shall be readily available.
6.4.1.1 General
Cable sizes for PV string cables, PV sub-array cables and PV array cables shall not be less
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than 2.5 mm and shall be determined with regard to both, the minimum current capacity (see
6.4.1.2) and maximum voltage drop requirements (see 6.4.1.3). The larger cable size
obtained from these two criteria shall be applied.
The minimum cable sizes for PV array wiring, based on CCC, shall be based upon a current
rating according to Table 1.
NOTE. The operating temperature of PV modules and consequently their associated wiring can be significantly
higher than the ambient temperature. A minimum temperature rise above maximum expected ambient temperature of
+40 °C should be considered for cables installed near or in contact with PV modules.
The voltage drop between the PV array and the inverter shall be less than 5 %.
NOTE. Voltage drop in cables is a measure of the losses in PV array wiring and hence affects the efficiency of the
PV power system.
6.4.2 Insulation
NOTE. The use of double insulated and shielded cable is required for wiring of PV arrays where VOC STC ARRAY ≥
120 V DC, to minimise the risk of faults within the wiring.
NOTE. PV modules frequently operate at temperatures of the order of 40 °C above ambient temperature. Cable
insulation of wiring installed in contact with, or near, PV modules needs to be rated accordingly.
Appropriate identification shall be provided for PV array cabling where it can be confused with
other wiring systems.
7 Component requirements
7.1 PV modules
7.1.1 Reliability
Crystalline silicon PV modules shall comply with MS IEC 61215. Thin film PV modules shall
comply with MS IEC 61646.
PV modules shall be Class II. PV modules shall comply with MS IEC 61730-1 and MS IEC
61730-2.
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PV modules shall be capable of conducting continuously a reverse current equal to 2.6 x ISC
MOD without damage.
Inverters shall comply with requirements in accordance to MS IEC 61000-3-2, MS IEC 61000-
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6-3, MS IEC 61000-6-4, MS IEC 60364-7-712 and MS 1992 or IEEE 1547 and IEEE 1547.1
or other equivalent standard. Inverters shall be isolated in the event of mains supply failure.
PV array and PV sub-array connection boxes exposed to the environment shall be at least IP
56 compliant in accordance with MS IEC 60529, and shall be UV resistant.
7.4.1 General
All switching devices shall comply with all the following requirements:
a) be rated for AC side as AC and be rated for DC side as DC use and able to extinguish
electrical arcs;
c) not have exposed metallic live parts in connected or disconnected state; and
In addition to the requirements of 7.4.1, circuit breakers and any other load breaking
disconnection devices used for protection and/or disconnecting means shall comply with the
following requirements:
a) not be polarity sensitive (as fault currents in a PV array may flow in the opposite direction
of normal operating currents);
b) be rated to interrupt full load and prospective fault currents from the PV array and any
other connected power sources such as batteries, generators and the grid, if present; and
c) when over-current protection is incorporated, the trip current shall be rated according to
5.3.
Plugs, sockets and couplers shall comply with all the following requirements:
a) be rated for AC side for AC use and be rated for DC side for DC use;
c) be protected from contact with live parts in both the connected and disconnected state
(i.e. be shrouded);
d) have a current rating equal to, or greater than, the cable to which they are fitted;
g) if multipolar, be polarised;
i) if exposed to the environment, be rated for outdoor use, be UV resistant and be at least
IP 56 compliant.
Plugs and socket outlets normally used for connection to AC mains power as described in MS
589, shall not be used in PV arrays wiring.
7.5 Fuses
Fuses used in PV arrays shall comply with all the following requirements:
b) have a voltage rating equal to, or greater than VOC STC ARRAY;
c) be rated to interrupt full load and prospective fault currents from the PV array and
connected power sources such as batteries, generators and the grid, if present; and
NOTE. When fuses are provided for over-current protection, the use of fused load break switch-disconnectors (fuse-
combination units) is recommended.
a) have a voltage rating equal to, or greater than VOC STC ARRAY;
b) have a current rating equal to, or greater than, the corresponding fuse; and
The PV kWh meter is used to record kWh units of AC generated electricity by a PV system.
The meter shall be connected between the AC breaker and the AC grid isolator main switch
(AC load breaking disconnection device).
The PV kWh meter shall be suitable to record kWh units of AC electricity. The meter accuracy
shall be of Class 2 (± 2 %).
8 Earthing
8.1 General
c) lightning protection.
An earth conductor may perform one or more of these functions in an installation. The
dimensions and location of the conductor are very dependent on its function.
If a separate earthing electrode is provided for the PV array, this electrode shall be bonded to
the installation earthing.
Equipment earthing refers to the bonding to earth of all frames of the PV array including any
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structural metalwork. Equipment earthing shall be done with at least a 10 mm earthing
conductor.
All PV array earthing conductors shall comply with the material, type, insulation, identification,
installation and connection requirements as specified in MS IEC 60364 or MS IEC 60364-7-
712.
9 Marking requirements
9.1 General
b) be indelible;
c) be legible from at least 0.8 m unless otherwise specified in the relevant clauses; and
d) be constructed and affixed to remain legible for the life of the equipment it is attached or
related to.
A sign containing the text 'PV DC' shall be attached to PV array and PV sub-array connection
boxes.
9.3.1 General
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All switches shall have the ON and OFF positions clearly indicated.
The PV array main switch (DC load breaking disconnection device) shall be provided with a
sign affixed in a prominent location with the following text: ‘PV DC MAIN SWITCH’.
The inverter main switch (AC load breaking disconnection device) shall be provided with a
sign affixed in a prominent location with the following text: ‘PV AC MAIN SWITCH’.
9.4.1 General
For PV arrays that are installed on buildings and have a rated power greater than 500 W or
with VOC STC ARRAY greater than 50 V, a sign next to the building main switchboard shall be
provided. This sign shall specify the procedure for the fire brigade to enter the building without
the risk of electric shock from the PV array and the operation of the emergency switching
device, if relevant. This sign shall be legible from at least 1.5 m.
When a manually operated switching device is used, the means of operating such device,
such as handles or push-buttons for emergency switching, shall be clearly indicated. The
signs to identify the switching devices (see 9.3.2 and 9.3.3) shall be placed next to them and
shall be legible from at least 1.5 m.
A sign, that contains shutdown instructions for the PV system, shall be located in a prominent
location. The sign shall include the name and location of the relevant disconnection devices.
10 Documentation
The PV system installer shall prepare the following documents and a copy shall be handed to
the PV system owner:
a) a basic circuit diagram that includes the electrical ratings of the PV array, including the
information required by 9.4;
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b) a copy of the emergency shutdown procedure including the location of relevant switching
devices;
c) as-built drawing that includes the PV array, the inverter and the major components;
e) all specifications of the PV array, the inverter and the system components; and
11 Commissioning
11.1 General
Commissioning tests are required to ensure that the PV array complies with the safety
requirements of this standard.
The PV array wiring shall be inspected for compliance with the wiring requirements of MS IEC
60364 or MS IEC 60364-7-712, and the wiring requirements set out in Clause 4 of this
standard, and corrected if necessary.
11.3.1 General
This test is intended to ensure that wiring polarity and continuity of the PV array are correct.
11.3.2 Procedure
The open circuit voltage of every string shall be measured before connecting to other strings.
All PV string open circuit voltages shall be within 5 % variation; otherwise the connections
shall be verified for polarity, continuity and possible faults and repaired. Once the verification
is complete and satisfactory, the PV strings can be connected in parallel.
The same procedure shall be carried out to verify PV sub-array open circuit voltages (if
relevant) and PV array open circuit voltage before connecting the PV array to the inverter.
NOTE. It is recommended that all measurements are made under irradiance conditions (during the daytime with no
rain).
The meter shall be tested for functionality and the initial value shall be recorded.
The following commissioning records shall be given to the owner, and if necessary to the
relevant authorities:
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a) a certificate stating that the work done on the installation meets the requirements of this
standard;
c) a record of the measured values of current and/or resistance before and after any
adjustments to the earth fault protection system (if relevant); and
Annex A
(informative)
Characteristics of PV arrays
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A1 PV arrays
A1.1 DC versus AC behavior
One of the most important characteristics of direct current (DC) in relation to safety is that DC
arcs, caused by switching or faults, are much more difficult to extinguish than AC arcs. This
implies that all switchgear and over-current protection devices in the PV array need to be
rated for used in DC circuits (DC switchgear is less readily available and its cost increases
significantly, as the DC operating voltages increase).
To reduce mismatch and improve PV array yield, all PV strings within a PV array should be of
the same technology and have the same number of series connected PV modules. Also, all
PV modules within the PV array should have similar rated electrical characteristics including
short circuit current, open circuit voltage, maximum power current, maximum power voltage
and rated power (all at STC).
PV cells (and consequently PV arrays) behave like current sources under low impedance
faults. Thus in PV arrays without battery storage, currents much greater than normal full load
currents will not flow even under short circuit fault conditions, making short circuit detection
impossible. Therefore, electric arcs can be formed in a PV array with fault currents that will
not trip an over-current device. The implications for PV array design that arise from these PV
array characteristics are:
a) the chances of line to line faults, earth faults and inadvertent wire disconnections in the
system need to be minimised; and
b) earth fault detection and disablement could be required as part of the system protection
functions depending on the array size and location, to eliminate the risk of fire.
PV modules can operate well above ambient temperature under normal operating conditions.
A common steady state temperature rise for silicon modules operating at the maximum power
2
point under 1 000 W/m solar irradiance and with adequate ventilation is 25 °C. This
temperature rise can go up by 35 °C when modules are open circuited (i.e. the PV array has
been put out of operation due to a grid failure in the case of grid connected systems). The
2
temperature rise can be even higher when irradiance levels are greater than 1 000 W/m and
when modules have poor ventilation. The following are two main requirements on the PV
array design derived from this operating characteristic of PV modules:
b) All the components and equipment that may be in direct contact or near the PV array
(conductors, inverters, connectors, etc.) need to be capable of withstanding the expected
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a) Generally they do not use batteries for energy storage because the grid behaves as an
infinite bus that can receive or supply power.
c) A wide range of inverter topologies can be found on the market. Some of them include an
isolation transformer, and some of them are transformerless; some of them require the
PV array to be earthed and some of them require it not to be earthed.
Annex B
(informative)
Examples of signs
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B1 Overview
This annex provides examples of appropriate signs as specified in Clause 9.
PV DC
PV DC
MAIN SWITCH
Figure B2. Example of sign required adjacent to PV array main switch (9.3.2)
PV AC
MAIN SWITCH
Figure B3. Example of sign required adjacent to inverter main switch (9.3.3)
FIRE EMERGENCY
INFORMATION
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Annex C
(informative)
Maintenance requirements
C1 Safety
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Attention should be given in the maintenance procedures to the following safety requirements:
c) shut system down and interrupt PV array according to the manual shutdown procedure;
d) split strings into extra low voltage sections (if relevant); and
C2 Periodic maintenance
The following maintenance activities should be considered for inclusions in the maintenance
procedures, according to the location, size and design of the PV array.
b) Periodic inspections should be carried out to check wiring integrity, electrical connections,
corrosion and mechanical protection of wiring.
c) Verify open circuit voltage, and if possible short circuit current values.
a) a short description of the function and operation of all installed equipment. More detailed
information should be available from the manufacturer’s documentation [see C3 d)];
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MS 1837 : 2010
MS 1837 : 2005 Additional (A)
(First revision) Amended Text
Clause No. Or Deletion (D)
Clause No.
Foreword Foreword A+D This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Working Group
on Utility Interfaced Solar Photovoltaic System under the
authority of the Electro technical Industry Standards Committee
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Installation of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system.
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Clause No.
b) incorporation of new figures on “General requirements” in
Clause 4;
SECTION 1 1 Scope
1.1 Scope Merged sub clause 1.1 & 1.2
1.2 Objective
1.3 Normative 2 Normative references A+D MS 589, Specification for 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors
references and connection units
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distribution systems - Requirements and tests
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- 3.3 AC side A Part of the PV system from the AC terminals of the inverter until
the grid connection to the mains.
1.4.3 By Pass diode 3.4 By Pass diode A A diode that is connected in parallel with a number of PV cells
or the whole PV module.
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- 3.10 DC Side A Part of the PV system from the PV cell to the DC terminals of
the inverter.
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Clause No.
1.4.12 ISC S-ARRAY 3.14 ISC STC-S-ARRAY A+D The short circuit current of a PV sub-array at STC, and is equal
to:
1.4.13 ISC ARRAY 3.15 ISC STC ARRAY A+D The short circuit current of the PV array at STC, and is equal
to:
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- 3.18 PV AC module
A Combination of a PV module with an integrated DC/AC
inverter, whereas the connection is available on the AC side
only. The DC cannot be accessed.
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1.4.20 PV array 3.23 PV array open circuit A+D The PV array open circuit voltage is considered to be equal to
voltage voltage VOC STC ARRAY (see 1.4.36) (see 3.39).
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1.4.26 PV string 3.29 PV string cable -
-
cable
- -
1.4.27 PV sub-array 3.30 PV sub-array
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1.4.28 PV sub-array 3.31 PV sub-array cable - -
cable
1.4.36 VOC ARRAY 3.39 VOC STC ARRAY A+D The open circuit voltage at STC of a PV array, and is equal to:
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1.4.37 Voltage 3.40 voltage A+D Differences of potential normally existing between conductors
and between conductors and earth are as follows:
3.2 By-pass diodes 5.2 By-pass diodes A By-pass diodes shall be used in the PV modules. If by-pass
diodes are not embedded in the PV module encapsulation, they
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shall comply with all the following requirements:
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Clause No.
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protection
3.3.1 Discrimination 5.3.1 Discrimination A Over-current protection within the PV string shall be graded in
such a way that lower level protection trips first in the event of
fault currents flowing from higher current sections to lower
current sections of the PV array.
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Clause No. Or Deletion (D)
Clause No.
NOTE. When circuit breakers with over-current protection elements are used,
they also provide the disconnecting means required in 3.4 5.4.
3.3.2 PV Strings 5.3.2 PV Strings A+D In all cases, where it applies (refer to figure), all PV strings shall
be protected with an over-current protection device with load
breaking disconnecting facilities. These over-current protection
devices shall be installed in (both) positive active conductors.
Suitably rated circuit-breakers used for over-current protection
may also provide load breaking disconnecting facilities (see
3.4) (see 5.4).
3.4.1 General 5.4.1 General A+D Disconnecting means shall be provided in PV arrays according
to 3.4.2 5.4.2, to isolate the PV array from the inverter and vice
versa and to allow for maintenance and inspection tasks to be
carried out safely.
NOTE. This clause does not apply to module inverters where the inverter is an
integral part of the PV module.
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3.4.2 Selection and 5.4.2 Selection and A + D, para 1 and 3 Only device with d.c. DC rating which is able to extinguish
installation installation electrical arc shall be used.
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further supply by the PV array to its associated d.c wiring
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Clause No.
NOTE : This clause is intended to eliminate the shock risk to fire brigade
personnel in the event of a fire emergency in the premises, by disconnecting
otherwise potentially live d.c wiring inside the premises or in readily accessible
areas outside the building.
3.6 Earth fault 5.6 Earth fault protection A All metal casings and frames shall be earthed according to MS
protection IEC 60364 or MS IEC 60364-7-712.
3.7 Lightning 5.7 Lightning protection A+D Lightning protection measures may be required in some PV
protection installations. The need for lightning protection shall be
assessed in accordance with MS IEC 61024-1 62305-1.
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3.8.1 Wiring loops 5.8.1 Wiring loops A+D To reduce the magnitude of lightning induced over-voltages,
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the PV array wiring shall be laid in such a way that the area of
conductive loops is minimum (see example in Figure 2 3).
3.8.2 Surge 5.8.2 Surge protective
protective device device (SPD) - -
(SPD)
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Clause No.
3.8.2.1 General guide 5.8.2.1 General guide - -
3.8.2.3 Usage and 5.8.2.3 Usage and A The usage and installation of SPDs shall be in accordance to
installation installation MS IEC 61643-12. The SPDs on the DC side shall be installed
closest possible to the inverter.
3.8.2.4 SPD 5.8.2.4 SPD specifications to A+D The specifications for SPDs to protect PV arrays and inverter
specifications to protect PV array and inverter (d.c. DC terminal) are as follows (refer to list of parameters for
protect PV array and (DC terminal) SPDs selection in MS IEC 61643-12):
inverter (d.c terminal)
a) SPDs of Class II (in this context, Class II refers to the test
specifications of SPDs rather than insulation class).
e) Have a voltage protection level (Up) with 1.3 x VOC STC GEN <
Up < 1.1 kV.
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3.8.2.5 SPDs 5.8.2.5 SPDs specifications A+D The specifications for SPD to protect inverter (a.c. AC terminal)
specifications to to protect inverter (AC shall be suitably rated for a.c. AC use and in accordance to MS
protect inverter (a.c terminal) IEC 61643-12 and in conjunction with MS IEC 61643-1.
terminal)
3.8.3 Shielding 5.8.3 Shielding A+D When the PV array frame is bonded to a lightning protection
system, the PV array cable shall be shielded by one of the
following methods, and the shielding conductor shall be
connected to earth at both ends:
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4.2 System voltage 6.2 System voltage - -
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Clause No. Or Deletion (D)
Clause No.
4.3.2 Wiring loops 6.3.2 Wiring loops A+D The PV array wiring should be laid in such a way that the area
of conductive loops is minimised (e.g. by laying cables in
parallel as shown in Figure 2 Figure 3); see also 5.8.1.
4.3.3 String, sub- 6.3.3 String, sub-array and A The wiring of PV strings, sub-arrays and array shall satisfy the
array and array wiring array wiring following requirements:
4.3.4 Wiring 6.3.4 Wiring installation in A+D The following provisions apply to the installation of wiring
installation in connection boxes systems in connection boxes:
connection boxes
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Clause No.
4.4.1.1 General 6.4.1.1 General A+D Cable sizes for PV string cables, PV sub-array cables and PV
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array cables shall not be less than 2.5 mm and shall be
determined with regard to both, the minimum current capacity
(see 4.4.1.2 ) (see 6.4.1.2) and maximum voltage drop
requirements (see 4.4.1.3) (see 6.4.1.3). The larger cable size
obtained from these two criteria shall be applied.
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4.4.2 Insulation 6.4.2 Insulation A+D a) have a voltage rating of at least 1.2 x VOC STC ARRAY;
NOTE. The use of double insulated and shielded cable is required for
wiring of PV arrays where VOC STC ARRAY ≥ 120 V d.c. DC, to minimise the
risk of faults within the wiring.
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5.1.1 Reliability 7.1.1 Reliability A Crystalline silicon PV modules shall comply with MS IEC
61215. Thin film PV modules shall comply with MS IEC 61646.
5.1.2 Equipment 7.1.2 Equipment class A PV modules shall be Class II. PV modules shall comply with
class MS IEC 61730-1 and MS IEC 61730-2.
5.3.1 Environmental 7.3.1 Environmental effects A+D PV array and PV sub-array connection boxes exposed to the
effects environment shall be at least IP 65 56 compliant in accordance
with MS IEC 60529, and shall be UV resistant.
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5.4 Switching devices 7.4 Switching devices - -
5.4.1 General 7.4.1 General A+D All switching devices shall comply with all the following
requirements:
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(First revision) Amended Text
Clause No. Or Deletion (D)
Clause No.
5.4.2 Current 7.4.2 Current breaking A+D In addition to the requirements of 5.4.1 7.4.1, circuit breakers
breaking devices devices and any other load breaking disconnection devices used for
protection and/or disconnecting means shall comply with the
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a) be rated for d.c. use AC side for AC use and be rated for
DC side for DC use;
g) if multipolar, be polarised;
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Plugs and socket outlets normally used for connection to AC
mains power as described in MS 589, shall not be used in PV
arrays wiring.
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Clause No.
5.5 Fuses 7.5 Fuses A+D Fuses used in PV arrays shall comply with all the following
requirements:
a) be rated for d.c. use AC for AC use and be rated for DC for
DC use;
NOTE. When fuses are provided for over-current protection, the use of fused
load break switch-disconnectors (fuse-combination units) is recommended.
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5.5.1 Fuse holders 7.5.1 Fuse holders A+D a) have a voltage rating equal to, or greater than 1.2 x VOC STC
ARRAY;
5.6 PV kWh meter 7.6 PV kWh meter A+D The PV kWh meter is used to record kWh units of a.c. AC
generated electricity by a PV system. The meter shall be
connected between the a.c. AC breaker and the a.c. AC grid
isolator main switch (a.c. AC load breaking disconnection
device).
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6.3.1 Earthing of 8.3.1 Earthing of equipment A+D Equipment earthing refers to the bonding to earth of all frames
equipment of the PV array including any structural metalwork. Equipment
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earthing shall be done with at least a 6 10 mm earthing
conductor.
6.3.2 Earthing 8.3.2 Earthing conductors A All PV array earthing conductors shall comply with the material,
conductors type, insulation, identification, installation and connection
requirements as specified in MS IEC 60364 or MS IEC 60364-
7-712.
7.1 General 9.1 General A+D All signs required by (7.2) 9.2 to (7.4) 9.4 shall:
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7.2 PV array and PV 9.2 PV array and PV sub- A+D A sign containing the text 'PV D.C. DC' shall be attached to PV
sub-array connection array connection boxes array and PV sub-array connection boxes.
boxes
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Clause No.
7.3 Disconnection 9.3 Disconnection devices - -
devices
7.3.2 PV array main 9.3.2 PV array main switch A+D The PV array main switch (d.c. DC load breaking disconnection
switch device) shall be provided with a sign affixed in a prominent
location with the following text: ‘PV D.C DC MAIN SWITCH’.
7.3.3 Inverter main 9.3.3 Inverter main switch A+D The inverter main switch (a.c. AC load breaking disconnection
switch device) shall be provided with a sign affixed in a prominent
location with the following text: ‘PV A.C AC MAIN SWITCH’.
7.4.2 Manually 9.4.2 Manually operated A+D When a manually operated switching device is used, the
operated emergency emergency switching device means of operating such device, such as handles or push-
switching device buttons for emergency switching, shall be clearly indicated. The
signs to identify the switching devices (see 7.3.2 9.3.2 and
7.3.3 9.3.3) shall be placed next to them and shall be legible
from at least 1.5 m.
7.5 Shutdown 9.5 Shutdown procedure A A sign, that contains shutdown instructions for the PV system,
procedure shall be located in a prominent location. The sign shall include
the name and location of the relevant disconnection devices.
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SECTION 8 : 10 Documentation A+D a) a basic circuit diagram that includes the electrical ratings of
DOCUMENTATION the PV array, including the information required by 7.4 9.4;
SECTION 9 : 11 Commissioning
COMMISSIONING
9.2 Wiring and 11.2 Wiring and installation A+D The PV array wiring shall be inspected for compliance with the
installation integrity integrity wiring requirements of MS IEC 60364 or MS IEC 60364-7-712,
and the wiring requirements set out in Section Clause 4 of this
standard, and corrected if necessary.
9.3.2 Procedure 11.3.2 Procedure A+D NOTE. All measurements should be made when practicable under irradiance
conditions. Conditions close to noon are preferable.
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conditions (during the daytime with no rain).
-
9.4 PV kWh meter 11.4 PV kWh meter -
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Clause No. Or Deletion (D)
Clause No.
Annex A (informative) Annex A (informative)
Characteristic of PV Characteristic of PV arrays
arrays
-
A1.4 Operating A1.4 Operating temperature -
temperature
A2 Grid-connected A2 Grid-connected - -
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B1. Overview B1 Overview A+D This annex provides examples of appropriate signs as specified
in Section 7 Clause 9.
PV D.C. DC
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PV D.C. DC
MAIN SWITCH
PV A.C. AC
MAIN SWITCH
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Acknowledgements
Ir Ahmad Hadri Haris (Chairman) Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water
Mr Mohammad Nazmin Noh (Secretary) SIRIM Berhad
Ir Wong Kian Lon Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia
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