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This overview on standards for documentation for [[Solar_Home_Systems|solar home systems]] is an extract of the publication: [http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/en-gtz-pvquality.pdf GTZ, Division 44, Environmental Management, Water, Energy, Transport: Quality Standards for Solar Home Systems and Rural Health Power Supply. Photovoltaic Systems in Developing Countries, February 2000.]
 
  
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= Overview =
  
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This overview is on standards for documentation for [[Solar_Home_Systems_(SHS)|solar home systems]]
  
The system documentation shall include, in addition to the data sheets of all main components, a user’s manual and a technician’s manual with the following contents:
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The <u>User’s Manual</u> should include:
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= System Documentation =
  
*warranty conditions for all major components  
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The system documentation shall include, in addition to the data sheets of all main components, a user’s manual and a technician’s manual with the following contents:
*[[Batteries|battery]] safety requirements  
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*battery maintenance requirements  
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*battery replacement requirements  
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*description of all user-interactive hardware  
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== User Manual ==
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<u>The User’s Manual should include:</u>
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*warranty conditions for all major components
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*[[Batteries|battery]] safety requirements
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*battery maintenance requirements
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*battery replacement requirements
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*description of all user-interactive hardware
 
*requirements for proper system operation, including [[Lamps_and_Electric_Appliances|load]] limitations, critical loads, load conservation, weather dependence, shading problems, etc.
 
*requirements for proper system operation, including [[Lamps_and_Electric_Appliances|load]] limitations, critical loads, load conservation, weather dependence, shading problems, etc.
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*system maintenance
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*emergency shut-down procedures
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*simplified operating instructions for the charge regulator
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*functional block diagram
  
*system maintenance
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*emergency shut-down procedures  
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*simplified operating instructions for the charge regulator
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== Technical Manual ==
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<u>The Technician’s Manual should include:</u>
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*a copy of the user manual
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*a list of all system components, data sheets, warranty conditions, etc.
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*installation instructions
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*acceptance test procedures verifying all electrical set points for [[Solar_Cells_and_Modules|PV generator]], [[Charge_Controllers|charge regulator]], load operation, battery capacity, voltage drops, etc.
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*the recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance instructions
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*trouble-shooting guide, including all repairs and diagnostic procedures that can be performed by the supplier
 
*functional block diagram
 
*functional block diagram
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*emergency shut-down procedures
  
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The <u>Technician’s Manual</u> should include:
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= Further Information =
  
*a copy of the user manual
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*[[Technical_Standards_for_Solar_Home_Systems_(SHS)|Technical Standards for Solar Home Systems (SHS)]]
*a list of all system components, data sheets, warranty conditions, etc.
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*[[Standards_for_System_Installation_and_Wiring|Standards for System Installation and Wiring]]<br/>
*installation instructions
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*[[Standards_for_Grounding_and_Lightning_Protection|Standards for Grounding and Lightning Protection]]<br/>
*acceptance test procedures verifying all electrical set points for [[Solar_Cells_and_Modules|PV generator]], [[Charge_Controllers|charge regulator]], load operation, battery capacity, voltage drops, etc.
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*[[Solar_Home_Systems:_Costs,_Financing,_Business_and_Operation_Models|Solar Home Systems: Costs, Financing, Business and Operation Models]]<br/>
*the recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance instructions
 
*trouble-shooting guide, including all repairs and diagnostic procedures that can be performed by the supplier
 
*functional block diagram
 
*emergency shut-down procedures
 
  
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= References =
  
  [[Technical Standards for SHS|⇒ Back to Technical Standards for SHS]]
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*extract of the publication:[[:File:Gtz_quality_standards_for_solar_home_systems_and_rural_health_power_supply.pdf|quality standards for solar home systems and rural health power supply.pdf GTZ]], Division 44, Environmental Management, Water, Energy, Transport:Quality Standards for Solar Home Systems and Rural Health Power Supply.
  
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[[Category:Solar_Home_Systems_(SHS)]]
 
[[Category:Solar]]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:26, 19 May 2015

Overview

This overview is on standards for documentation for solar home systems


System Documentation

The system documentation shall include, in addition to the data sheets of all main components, a user’s manual and a technician’s manual with the following contents:


User Manual

The User’s Manual should include:

  • warranty conditions for all major components
  • battery safety requirements
  • battery maintenance requirements
  • battery replacement requirements
  • description of all user-interactive hardware
  • requirements for proper system operation, including load limitations, critical loads, load conservation, weather dependence, shading problems, etc.
  • system maintenance
  • emergency shut-down procedures
  • simplified operating instructions for the charge regulator
  • functional block diagram


Technical Manual

The Technician’s Manual should include:

  • a copy of the user manual
  • a list of all system components, data sheets, warranty conditions, etc.
  • installation instructions
  • acceptance test procedures verifying all electrical set points for PV generator, charge regulator, load operation, battery capacity, voltage drops, etc.
  • the recommended maintenance schedule and maintenance instructions
  • trouble-shooting guide, including all repairs and diagnostic procedures that can be performed by the supplier
  • functional block diagram
  • emergency shut-down procedures


Further Information


References