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20.20.027 <br />Photovoltaic source circuits <br />Blocking diodes a hotovoltaic <br />utput dreuit <br />Fuses <br />O O Solar cells <br />000 <br />00 <br />0 0 <br />tNodule <br />Panel <br />Array or pttotovoltak: <br />power source <br />Dedicated branch circuit <br />of the electric production <br />and distributbn network <br />Inverter output Circuit <br />ac module (includes inverter) <br />Array (of ec modules) <br />Notes: <br />1. These diagrams are intended to be a means of identification for photovoltaic system <br />components, circuits, and connections. <br />2. Disconnecting means required by Article 690, Part III are not shown. <br />3. System grounding and equipment grounding are not shown. <br />See Article 690, Part V. <br />Figure 690.1(A) Identification of solar photovoltaic system components. <br />`~ ..~ <br />690.2 Definitions. <br />Alternating-Current Module (Al- <br />ternating-Current Photovoltaic <br />Module). A complete, environmen- <br />tally protected unit consisting of <br />solar cells, optics, inverter, and other <br />components, exclusive of tracker, <br />designed to generate ac power when <br />exposed to sunlight. <br />Array. A mechanically integrated <br />assembly of modules or panels with <br />a support structure and foundation, <br />tracker, and other components, as <br />required, to form a direct-current <br />power-producing unit. <br />Bipolar Photovoltaic Array. A <br />photovoltaic array that has two out- <br />puts, each having opposite polarity to <br />a common reference point or center <br />tap. <br />710-13 (Pleasanton April 2003) <br />