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This overview on standards for documentation for [[Solar Home Systems|solar home systems]] is an extract of the publication: [[:file:Gtz_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. Photovoltaic Systems in Developing Countries, February 2000.]]
 
  
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= Overview =
  
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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This overview is on standards for documentation for [[Solar Home Systems|solar home systems]]
  
The <u>User’s Manual</u> should include:
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*warranty conditions for all major components  
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= System Documentation =
*[[Batteries|battery]] safety requirements  
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*battery maintenance requirements  
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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:
*battery replacement requirements  
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*description of all user-interactive hardware  
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== User Manual ==
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The <u>User’s Manual</u> should include:
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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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The <u>Technician’s Manual</u> should include:
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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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= Further Information =
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*[[Technical_Standards_for_Solar_Home_Systems_(SHS)|Technical Standards for Solar Home Systems (SHS)]]
  
The <u>Technician’s Manual</u> 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 [[Solar Cells and Modules|PV generator]], [[Charge Controllers|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
 
  
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= References =
  
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*extract of the publication: [https://energypedia.info/:file:Gtz quality standards for solar home systems and rural health power supply.pdf GTZ,
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Division 44, Environmental Management, Water, Energy, Transport:
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Quality Standards for Solar Home Systems and Rural Health Power Supply.
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Photovoltaic Systems in Developing Countries, February 2000.]
  
 
[[Category:Solar]]
 
[[Category:Solar]]
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[[Category:Solar_Home_Systems_(SHS)]]

Revision as of 11:38, 24 July 2013

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

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.]