Solar Edge Optimizers & Home Runs

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climb_on
climb_on Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭✭
edited June 2018 in PV Installers Forum - NEC, Wiring, Installation #1
Just starting the install of my first system for my new house.  As I understand it, Solar Edge optimizers restrict output from the module to 1v and a few hundred mA, until activated by the inverter and the grid. Does this eliminate the need to wait to plug in the home runs last?  Seems like it you could just go ahead and connect them along with everything else in this kind of system.  Is that right?  I'm running 2 strings of 17 modules.
9.8kW Array, (34) 290w Heliene Modules, SE10000a SolarEdge Inverter. 8/12 pitch steel roof.  NABCEP PVA. Minnesota.
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  • dennis461
    dennis461 Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭✭
    #2
    WHat are you calling a home run, the DC wires or the AC wires
    Camden County, NJ, USA
    19 SW285 panels
    SE5000 inverter
    grid tied
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  • climb_on
    climb_on Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭✭
    #3
    The DC conductors coming from each string to the inverter.
    9.8kW Array, (34) 290w Heliene Modules, SE10000a SolarEdge Inverter. 8/12 pitch steel roof.  NABCEP PVA. Minnesota.
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  • dennis461
    dennis461 Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭✭
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    climb_on said:
    The DC conductors coming from each string to the inverter.
    They are save to handle, I covered my bare wire ends with tape just in case.  The optimizer will not allow panel power past it to the DC conductors 
    Camden County, NJ, USA
    19 SW285 panels
    SE5000 inverter
    grid tied
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  • climb_on
    climb_on Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭✭
    #5
    Thanks Dennis!
    9.8kW Array, (34) 290w Heliene Modules, SE10000a SolarEdge Inverter. 8/12 pitch steel roof.  NABCEP PVA. Minnesota.
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