Specifications
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3.0 OPERATION 
3.1  Start Up Procedures for the StarInverter 
WARNING: Before turning on the StarInverter ensure that the front panel 
is closed properly.  
WARNING: The heat sink can reach temperatures in excess of 158º (70ºC). 
Care must be taken to not touch the heat sink when in use. Nothing should be 
placed on top of the heat sink.  
Starting up the StarInverter requires the following steps in the order indicated below: 
1. Turn the AC breaker ON. 
2. Verify that a red LED light is illuminated. 
3. Verify that communication is established with the PVP Command Center 
(software on PC). This is an optional step. 
4.  Remove the dark cover from the PV panels. 
5.  Check the polarity to make sure the + and – are wired correctly and confirm 
that the PV panel open circuit voltage is at or below the level specified in Figure 
14. 
6. Turn the DC breaker ON. 
7.  IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ATTACH A PADLOCK AT THIS TIME TO 
PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER. 
8.  After 5 minutes, the StarInverter will start to produce power into the AC grid if 
all necessary operating conditions are met. 










