Cost-effective rapid shutdown solution

SMA and Tigo have announced support of a new SunSpec compatible module-level rapid shutdown unit, the TS4-F (Fire Safety). The solution joins the current TS4 platform with a focus on emergency responder safety. It uses MLPE technology from SMA and Tigo to provide rapid shutdown only, creating a reliable, economical product which focuses on key functions to enable NEC compliance. The solution offers two options. The TS4-F is integrated into a smart module. The TS4-R-F retrofits a regular standard module with a module-level rapid shutdown device and is available through SMA. The new rapid shutdown solution is a cost-effective way to fulfill UL 1741, NEC 2014, and NEC 2017 requirements - especially the stricter requirements for inside the array boundary that will be effective in January 2019. It will be compatible with the power line-based SunSpec Communication Signal for Rapid Shutdown, making it simple and robust. Using the existing DC wires between the inverter and module-level electronics as a communication channel will significantly reduce installation time. The TS4-F and TS4-R-F products will offer system safety due to full integration with SMA's arc fault detection (AFCI). They join SMA's portfolio of products that comply with rapid shutdown requirements, including the Power+ Solution and the Rapid Shutdown System.

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