Alternative Energy

Arc Detection

Fully Programmable DC Arc Detect Reference Solution The RD-195 DC arc detect reference design is the industry’s first reconfigurable solution, reliably detecting arcs and alerting systems to avert fires caused by arcing. The RD-195 is certified per the Underwriters Laboratories® UL1699B standard and is listed as a recognized device under UL1998, helping ease and speed designers’ time to market with a UL-certified product. It is also compliant with the NEC690.11 solar power safety requirements.

RD-195 DC Arc Detect Reference Solution

• Detects series, parallel and ground arcs
• Programmable detection thresholds
• Self-test capability
• Typical response time: <100 ms
• Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C
• 1000 V tolerance with 3000 V insulation
• Application GUI for quick evaluation and tuning
• Compliant to industry standards:
  • UL1998 recognized and UL1699B certified
  • NEC690.11 compliant

Design documentation

Documents

• Solar Solution Guide
• Understanding Photovoltaics and the Market Forces Behind Them - 24 Jan 2011
• Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems Maximum Power Point Tracking - 29 Dec 2010
• Ultra Low Power Meets Energy Harvesting – White Paper (Rev. A) - 07 Apr 2010
• EEPROM Emulation With the TMS320F28xxx DSCs - 21 Sep 2009
• Flash Programming Solutions for the TMS320F28xxx DSCs - 19 Aug 2008
• Configuring Source of Multiple ePWM Trip-Zone Events - 25 Oct 2007
• Interfacing SD/MMC Cards With TMS320F28xxx DSCs - 26 Jul 2007
• Using Enhanced Pulse Width Modulator (ePWM) Module for 0-100% Duty Cycle Control - 20 Dec 2006
• TMS320C2000™ DSP Controllers: A Perfect Fit for Solar Power Inverters - 05 May 2006
• Designing a TMS320F280x Based Digitally Controlled DC-DC Switching Power Supply -20 Jul 2005
• Average Current Mode Controlled Power Factor Correction Converter..TMS320LF2407A (Rev. A) 19 Jul 2005
• Converting Analog Controllers to Smart Controllers with the TMS320C2000 DSPs - 07 Jun 2004