Solar PV System Monitoring - Training Guide ============================================================ MINIMUM RESOLUTION: 980 x 600 px RECOMMENDED: 1920 x 1080 (16:9) or larger SIMULATOR OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------- Solar photovoltaic system monitoring simulator covering array performance, MPPT tracking, inverter operation, and grid-tie per IEC 61724 and IEEE 1547. Standards: IEC 61724 · IEEE 1547 · NEC 690 INTERFACE LAYOUT ---------------------------------------- - LEFT PANEL: System controls (Start/Stop/ESD/Reset, Mode toggle) - CENTER: P&ID schematic with real-time process visualization - RIGHT PANEL: System gauges, operational checklist, alarm list OPERATING PROCEDURES ---------------------------------------- Step 1: Verify DC disconnect switches open Step 2: Check string voltages — all within range Step 3: Close DC disconnect switches Step 4: Start inverter — MPPT tracking active Step 5: Verify AC output power and grid sync Step 6: Monitor string currents for mismatch Step 7: Confirm anti-islanding protection active Step 8: Record performance ratio SCENARIOS ---------------------------------------- Clear Day Operation: Monitor PV array from sunrise to sunset, track MPPT and inverter efficiency. String Fault Diagnosis: Identify and isolate a faulted PV string — ground fault and arc-fault. Cloud Transient Response: Manage rapid irradiance changes and inverter ramp-rate limiting. ALARM RESPONSE ---------------------------------------- ARC_FAULT [ALARM]: DC arc-fault detected on string GROUND_FAULT [ALARM]: Ground fault isolation failure INV_OVERTEMP [WARNING]: Inverter temperature approaching limit GRID_FREQ_DEV [WARNING]: Grid frequency deviation >0.5 Hz LOW_INSULATION [WARNING]: Low insulation resistance detected CONTROLS -------- - START: Begin process operation - STOP: Normal shutdown - EMERGENCY STOP: Immediate shutdown of all systems - RESET: Clear ESD condition and reset to standby - TOGGLE MODE: Switch between Manual and Auto control - Fullscreen: Click the fullscreen button in header - EXIT: Return to BlueSim portal - HELP: Opens this training guide