DD123 wrote:
Hi,
I am looking for information regarding what comprises a "DC arc fault detection device" for DC solar panels connected at the main switch for industrial plants. I have been told the incident energy will be high as the existing protections do not trip on overload. I am interested in recommendations or suggestions for completing an arc fault analysis using SKM to correctly include the DC solar system.
If you are looking for DC AFCI, then I would recommend Senseta for the detection of DC arc faults in PV systems, this device can then be tied into a shunt trip switch, that will turn the PV system off, there is also a system from Mersen known as Green-Eye, and Green - Brain that can be tied into the DC AFCI that will shut the PV system down at the individual PV panel, it will also control multiple panel for complete shut down.