SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING DISCONTINUITIES IN A SOLAR ARRAY CIRCUIT AND TERMINATING CURRENT FLOW THEREIN

摘要

The technology relates to a solar array kit useful in forming a solar array system, including a continuity signal generator and a detection circuit. The continuity signal generator has connectors for connecting to a solar array circuit and delivers a continuity signal to the solar array circuit. The detection circuit has connectors for connecting to the solar array circuit, a continuity signal sensor, at least one switch for selectively opening and closing the solar array circuit, and a switch controller. The switch controller has connectors for connecting to a power source and is adapted to actuate the switch upon receipt of a control signal from the detection circuit.

主权项

1. A solar array kit useful in forming a solar array system, the kit comprising:
a continuity signal generator comprising connectors for connecting a solar array circuit, wherein the continuity signal generator is adapted to deliver a continuity signal to the solar array circuit; and a detection circuit comprising connectors for connecting to the solar array circuit, the detection circuit comprising:
a continuity signal sensor;at least one switch for selectively opening and closing the solar array circuit; anda switch controller operatively connected to the switch and the continuity signal sensor, wherein the switch controller comprises a connector for connecting to a power source, and wherein the switch controller is adapted to actuate the switch upon receipt of a control signal from the detection circuit.