Installation

PV Array

PV String #1

G

PV String #2

G

When the distance between the PV Array and the GT Inverter is greater than 30 m (100 ft), the array should have its own earth ground, which should be connected to the Primary Earth Ground by a buried wire.

Check your local codes for grounding requirements.

Main Utility

Service Panel

Array

Earth

Ground

Distance >30 m (100 ft)

L1

L2

NEUTRAL

 

Neutral

 

-to-

 

Ground

GROUND

Bond

 

G

G

Xantrex GT Inverter

Wiring Box

GND bar

Primary

G

Earth

AC/DC DisconnectGround

Switch

(buried wire)

Figure 2-3Long Distance Grounding Overview

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Xantrex Technology GT3.0 owner manual 3Long Distance Grounding Overview