The commissioning page also generates a complete system handover manual for quick documentation purposes. Just add serial numbers (copy and paste, or upload a .csv or .pdf), complete the commissioning checklist, upload any additional docs such as Compliance Certificate, and sign off. Then download or email the complete system handover manual at the bottom of the page.
Access and Navigation
Open a quote / install
Click the blue arrow on the right of the workflow
The Commission page can also be used on-site with a tablet or phone.
Component Serial Numbers
There are 3 options for including serial numbers in the Handover manual:
Copy and paste the serial numbers into the fields provided
Upload a .csv file with the serial numbers (ensure they are all in 1 column, with 1 serial number per row, in the same order they appear in the list on the commissioning page). Once the CSV file is selected on the commissioning page to upload, scroll to the bottom of the page and hit 'Save' to populate the data.
Upload a .pdf / image file with the serial numbers (eg from your STC trader), at the bottom of the page under Commissioned Site Images and PDF Files. In this case, toggle ‘Show Serials in Manual’ to NO.
Pre Commissioning Checklist
The pre-commissioning checklist allow the user to verify the safety checks, to prevent electrical faults and hazards.
The pre-commissioning checklist displays toggle buttons, that helps the user to confirm the pre-validation protocols for installation of system.
The first two checks are part of an essential safety precaution before beginning the commissioning process and enable the full commissioning form to display.
Commissioning
The Commissioning page displays critical information regarding the system, like the system name and the nominal power output from the system. These are listed as small labels in the commissioning tab.
In addition, the commissioning window also houses toggle buttons to verify numerous checks relating to different components in the system design.
Sub-array & String Tests
For each MPPT array and each string of each array, there are checks for:
Continuity: Y/N
Polarity: Y/N
Voc: Value
Isc: Value
Earth Resistance
Array Positive to Earth: value
Array Negative to Earth: value
System Operation
PV Array Operating Voltage: value
PV array operating current: value
Switch disconnector under load: Y/N
Quality Control Checks
Mounting Systems: Y/N
Connectors (same type): Y/N
Cable protection (mechanical):
Earth (equipotential): Y/N
Functional Earth: Y/N
UV protection: Y/N
Signage correct: Y/N
Earth resistance
System Checklist
The System Checklist is always included in the handover manual, and covers all mandatory checks for AS/NZS 4777, 5033, 5139 and 4509
Commissioning Notes
This section of the commission page provides space for the user to include critical information, that must be carried forward to the system designer/installer /electrical contractor during the commissioning phase of a system designed in SolarPlus. This can included, but is not limited to:
The network settings programmed into the inverter
The battery charge set points
Login information for monitoring portals
Installer/Designer Declaration of Compliance
The Declaration of Mounting Compliance verifies the validation of mounting systems with the approved/licensed electrician/solar installer. This section provides information, relating to the approval agency, electrician details, Accreditation and electrical licence numbers for installers to allow users to follow-up for future quotes and installations.
Commissioned Site Images and PDF Files
The last section of the commissioning page provides space for the user to upload images and PDF files for documentation purposes, with the option to also be included as part of the system manual. This can included, but is not limited to:
Installation photos
Certificate of Electrical Safety
Site-specific warranty certificates
Site-specific engineering certificates
Download / send Handover Manual
At the bottom of the page, simply click the button to download the manual or email to the customer.
The ‘Include component PDF manuals’ checkbox allows you to select whether to include the manuals/brochures of the inverter, modules and other system components to be a part of the system manual PDF.
