Greg Smith
I have been in the industry since 2008 when I started as SMA America's technical trainer. I bid SMA farewell in 2015 and hopped over to sonnen, Inc. to help them launch their energy storage system in the U.S. In May of 2021, I transitioned to Tigo as the Technical Training Director. I am a huge fan of renewable energy, BBQ, and gaming. I am a published author and wrote an Amazon best seller about grid-tied lithium-ion storage.
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Service & Maintenance Rapid Shutdown Push Button: Installation and Functionality
Understanding the Design: Service & Maintenance-Only Functionality Safety and functionality are paramount for PV electrical systems, particularly inverters. This article describes a design that, wh...
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How to install the Tigo Rapid Shutdown Button
This article explains installing the Tigo Rapid Shutdown (RSD) push button included with the EI Inverter. Video: How to Install the Tigo Rapid Shutdown Button Note: This button must be used with t...
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Checklist: Repowering a PV System with a Tigo EI Inverter
This checklist is a companion article to the more detailed information found here: Repowering a PV System with a Tigo Inverter: The Definitive Guide 1. Assessment of Existing System Inspect the co...
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Repowering a PV System with a Tigo Inverter: The Definitive Guide
Shortcuts:1. Assessment of Existing System2. Voltage and Current Checks3. Inverter Compatibility4. Regularitory and Code Compliance5. System Efficiency and Performance Gains6. Installation Best Pra...
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Design and Installation Requirements when Employing multiple RSS Transmitters with Pure Signal technology
Contents: Introduction Wiring for Pure Signal Technology Design and Installation Requirements Introduction Tigo's RSS Pure Signal Transmitter (RSSx) allows multiple PLC transmitters to be ...
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TS4 Systems - Blind Deployment
This article expands upon the definition of Blind Deployment with TS4 systems. For a definition of other deployment options, see TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment. Blind Deployment is defined a...
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TS4 Systems - Methods of Deployment
This article summarizes how you can mix and match the Tigo TS4s in the same array using the following methods: Full deployment Selective deployment Partial deployment Blind deployment TS4-O and T...
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TAP Basics - What is a TAP?
This article covers the basics of a TAP (Tigo Access Point): Content: TAP Description TAP Wiring TAP Communications Mesh Requirements TAP Description The TAP is a wireless radio transceiver (...
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Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) - LED status information
Content: Standard Operational Modes System OK mode Mobile App Connected mode Discovery in Progress Mode Safety Modes PV-OFF mode (manually initiated via switch) Auto PV-Safe mode (automa...
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Using a combiner box with Tigo's RSS Transmitter and PLC
Question: Is it permissible to combine PV strings on the roof with a single output to a PV inverter when using TS4-F or -2F with the RSS Transmitter? Here is an illustration of this question. Answ...