Open fuse detection system for a solar inverter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9843192
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13629749

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A photovoltaic power circuit is provided and includes a plurality of strings of connected photovoltaic panels operable to generate DC current from solar radiation. Each of the strings is connected to a solar inverter by a pair of fuses. A detection circuit is provided that is operable to detect when one of the fuses opens as a result of a fault, regardless whether the fault is temporary or continuing.

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ABB SCHWEIZ AGBROWN BOVERI STRASSE 6 5400 BADEN

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Truettner, Donald J Waukesha, US 23 103

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