Installation Manual

900-0184-01-00 Rev A 5
Introduction
Audience
This manual provides instructions for installation, setup, and operation of the product. These
instructions are for use by qualified personnel who meet all local and governmental code
requirements for licensing and training for the installation of electrical power systems with AC and DC
voltage up to 600 volts. This product is only serviceable by qualified personnel.
Welcome to OutBack Power Technologies
Thank you for purchasing the OutBack Integrated Combiner Solution Plus (ICS Plus). It provides
comprehensive PV rapid shutdown and arc fault protection. This product allows a system to meet the
2014 National Electric Code requirements for PV systems.
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NEC 690.11 — Arc fault protection (protects against arc faults due to loose connections, damaged wires, or
other DC component failures)
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NEC 690.12 — Rapid shutdown (allows first responders to safely de-energize controlled conductors)
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NEC 690.15 — DC combiner disconnect (opens all ungrounded circuit conductors from all energy sources)
Product Overview
Features
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First end-to-end solution listed to UL1741 with PV rapid shutdown systems (PVRSS)
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Arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) listed to UL1699B with local and remote indication
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Type 3R enclosures rated for indoor or outdoor installation
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Flexible design — install the combiner box vertically, horizontally, or at any intermediate angle;
mount to racking or under the PV array
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Interoperability with compatible third-party PV rapid shutdown system equipment (PVRSE) with a
dry contact input
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Three complete packages simplify the design and ordering process
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Combiner box has removable component panel for ease of wire management and for serviceability
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Combiner box has easy-to-install DIN-mount fuses for bi-directional overcurrent protection
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Lockable disconnects on combiner and rapid shutdown boxes
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Communications use building wire commonly available in the field (THHN/THWN-2)
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Ground lug and grounding terminal bus bar for system and equipment grounding
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Internal factory prewiring to save time during installation