PV Solar Module Compatibility
Tigo's TS4-series MLPEs (module-level power electronics) are a technology that is compatible with many of the available PV-Modules on the market. However, there are sp...
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The TAP (Tigo Access Point) is Tigo's latest radio transceiver with integrated antenna. It replaces the Tigo Gateway product and has the same function. Like the Gateway, the TAP allows wireless com...
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Tigo's optimizers (MLPE: TS4-A-O) can help to compensate for production losses due to uneven strings and PV-Module Mismatch, as long as the variance (between the parallel strings' output) remains b...
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Does your roof have different angles/orientations?
Does your system have panels on different tilts?
Does your system have different heights?
This article provides recommendations on design in ord...
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This article introduces the concept of AFCI Compliance, and confirms Tigo compatibility.
Contents:
What is AFCI
AFCI Triggers
Retired (legacy) Products
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are the T...
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Depending on your installation type, use the methods below to find a recommended solar installer in your area.
Residential Installations:
You can do an Internet search for the local solar instal...
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The short answer is: No.At this time, the CCA does not offer direct exporting or data transfer from the CCA to another device, without network (Cloud) connection.
Due to the proprietary nature of T...
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Daily and seasonal temperature variances have a significant influence on the production capabilities of the PV-Modules in your array. Simply comparing the module specifications against the TS4 data...
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Gateway and TAP are functionally interchangeable, in nearly all systems. Gateways and TAPs perform two-way wireless (radio) communication between a Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA), Cloud Connect, and...
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How can MLPE Monitoring help in Combiner Box Designs?
Tigo's Monitoring MLPE platform can provide insight into other aspects of the system. PV Combiner Boxes can offer DC OFF switches and/or fuses ...
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What is a PV Module?
The most common device in a system is the PV Module. PV modules are sometimes referred to as solar panels. However, the term only refers to the panel portion of the module (ex...
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Contents:
Overview
Open Circuit Test
Short Circuit Test
I-V Curve Tracer
Earth Resistance Test
Insulation Test
Overview
There are many different methods of testing strings and PV Modules. Th...
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At the bottom of this article you'll be able to download the SMA's Quick Design Reference Tool (QDR) that provides string design and inverter selection recommendations in a simple, easy-to-use form...
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The National Electrical Code (section 690.12) sets the Rapid Shutdown (RSD) requirements criteria. This code changes from time to time, and compliance is required for all structure-mounted systems ...
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All Tigo MLPE product (Smart Modules, Retrofit optimizers, etc.), are designed to work with any inverter for sale, at the time of Tigo product manufacturing.
Tigo's technology is the only available...
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Overview
The number of TAPs and CCAs required per system design, is determined by the size (number of PV Modules that require MLPE units), and the layout of the installation.
Determine Number...
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This article introduces our TS4-A family of FLEX MLPE products. They include module level devices that offer wireless communication, or powerline communication (PLC) solutions. For Design Specific ...
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See the Inverter Compatibility Letters in the Downloads section of our website for the latest compatibility information for SMA.
For UL testing visit: https://iq.ulprospector.com/en/_?p=10005,10048...
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Tigo optimizers enable system designers to mix and match different PV-Module types within strings, and mitigate losses caused by mismatch. Here are some examples of mismatch:
Panels made of differ...
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Using TS4 with Solectria Dual MPPT Residential Inverters
Solectria residential inverters include an MPPT shading function. Tigo products perform best when this function is disabled, particularly in...
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