ALENCON AID 1000 User manual

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AID –Alencon Isolated
Disconnect
A PV disconnect solution for DC-DC Optimizers and Solar + Storage
Devices
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for use with all
variants of the AID product.

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Publication Number: PM001 Revision 1
REVISION LOG:
Rev #
ECO
Date
Author
Approval
Comment
00
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6/26/2020
A. Finashin
AF
Original Release
01
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1/3/2022
J. Faber
HF
Inclusion of new variant AID-NFGI
02
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3/21/2022
J. Faber
HF
Add open and close instructions
Disclaimer
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or any of the equipment and/or software it may describe, including (with no limitation) any
implied warranties of utility, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. All such
warranties are expressly disclaimed. Alencon LLC shall not be liable for any incidental, or
consequential damages under any circumstances.
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Alencon LLC reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall not be responsible
for any damages, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, caused by reliance
on the material presented, including, but not limited to, omissions, typographical errors,
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Contents
Disclaimer............................................................................................................................................ 1
1 Table of Figures................................................................................................................................. 3
2General Information..........................................................................................................................4
2.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Product Warranty .......................................................................................................................4
2.3 Warnings, Cautions and Notes .................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Packing List.................................................................................................................................6
2.5 Ordering Information..................................................................................................................6
2.6 Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................. 7
3 Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................8
4 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Product Overview........................................................................................................................9
4.2 Disconnect Switch Operation......................................................................................................9
4.3 Fusing ....................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4 AID Enclosure ........................................................................................................................... 10
4.5 Grounding/Ground Fault Indication........................................................................................... 10
5 Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Mounting Procedure –Separate Mounting Bracket................................................................... 11
5.2 Mounting Procedure –SPOT/BOSS Side Mounted ................................................................... 12
5.3 Connecting to Input and Output................................................................................................ 14
6 Servicing and Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Opening and Closing AID for Service......................................................................................... 15
6.1.1 To Open the AID: ............................................................................................................... 15
6.1.2 To Close the AID: ............................................................................................................... 15
6.2 General Maintenance................................................................................................................ 16
6.2.1 Fuse Replacement: ............................................................................................................ 16
6.2.1 Additional Maintenance:.................................................................................................... 16
Appendix A - Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................17
A.1 Degree of Danger Symbols........................................................................................................17
A.2 Electrical hazards.......................................................................................................................17
A.2.1 Electric shock from live voltage..........................................................................................17
A.2.2 Electric shock caused by ground fault ............................................................................... 18
A.2.3 Electric shock due to damaged equipment........................................................................ 18

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A.3 Environmental hazards............................................................................................................. 18
A.3.1 Danger to life due to blocked escape routes ...................................................................... 18
A.3.2 Damage to the equipment caused by dust or moisture penetration.................................. 18
A.3.3 Danger to life due to electric shock when the equipment is unlocked................................ 19
Appendix B –Glossary ....................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix C –Technical Support and Assistance ................................................................................20
1 Table of Figures
FIGURE 1: AID UNIT ...................................................................................................................................6
FIGURE 2: AID CONFIGURATION MATRIX ......................................................................................................6
FIGURE 3: ALENCON ISOLATED DISCONNECT (INTERNAL VIEW) .......................................................................9
FIGURE 4: DISCONNECT SWITCH (LOCKABLE) ................................................................................................9
FIGURE 5: AID ENCLOSURE ....................................................................................................................... 10
FIGURE 6: AID MOUNTING BRACKET (INSTALLATION HOLES ARE HIGHLIGHTED .............................................. 11
FIGURE 7: AID MOUNTED ON STRUT CHANNELS.......................................................................................... 12
FIGURE 8: AID (BACK VIEW)MOUNTING LEGS HIGHLIGHTED ......................................................................... 12
FIGURE 9: SPOT DEVICE MOUNTING GROOVES HIGHLIGHTED ...................................................................... 13
FIGURE 10: SPOT WITH SIDE-MOUNTED AID.............................................................................................. 13
FIGURE 11: BOTTOM VIEW OF AID, INPUT PORTS......................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 12: PV WIRES TO SPOT/BOSS INPUTS ........................................................................................... 14
FIGURE 13: DISCONNECT SWITCH COMPONENT PARTS................................................................................. 15
FIGURE 14: DISCONNECT SWITCH CLOSING PROCEDURE............................................................................... 16

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2General Information
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of material provided in this document at the
time of release. Items are subject to continuous development and improvements. All
specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice.
2.1 Purpose
This manual provides information about installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting
the Alencon AID device.
Who Should Read this Manual?
This manual should be read by anyone who needs to:
•Understand the product
•Plan the installation
•Install the product
•Commission the product
•Operate the product
•Maintain the product, if necessary
2.2 Product Warranty
Alencon Systems warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. Extended
warrantees of an additional five (5), ten (10) and twenty (20) years are also available for purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons
other than repair personnel authorized by Alencon System, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident, or improper installation. This warranty does not cover the repair or
replacement of any goods which fail as a result of damage in transit, misuse, neglect, accident,
Act of God, abuse, improper handling, misapplication, modification, improper storage,
excessive stress, faulty or improper installation, testing or repair, negligent maintenance, or
failure to comply with the written instructions for installation, testing, use or maintenance (if
any) provided by Alencon Systems. Alencon Systems assumes no liability under the terms of this
warranty as a consequence of such events.