Tesla Resources
The Manufacturer Resource Articles document the most common issues and difficulties when entering a particular manufacturer's equipment into SolarAPP+. If you see an issue that is not documented or needs improvement/ changes. Please reach out to [email protected]
How to enter the Tesla Backup Switch or Gateway 2
Designing Arrays -
ISC Amperage Inputs -
R559 Error on SolarAPP+
MODULE ISC(13.66) * 1..25 = 17.075 Exceeds limit of MPPT Input of Tesla Inverter.
SolarAPP compares the Isc at a high irradiance factor (125%) in accordance with [NEC 690.8(A)(1)(a)(1) -> This is sometimes in the industry referred to as the "high irradiance factor".
Suggestions use smaller wattage module 415- 420 series.
13.58 * 1.25 = 16.975
You can use the bonding jumper to get up to 25 amps of Short Circuit ISC Current.
https://help.solar-app.org/article/210-inverter-isc-dc-input-ratings
Contractor Resources:
Powerwall 3 Quick Installation Manual
Powerwall 3 Parallel Bonding Jumper Installation
TESLA MCI (Rapid Shutdown) Installation Manual
MCI HAZARD CONTROL SYSTEM CERTIFICATION
Important Tesla Model #'s
| Powerwall 3 | 1707000-xx-y | |
| Tesla Backup Gateway 2 | 1232100-xx-y | |
| Tesla Backup Switch | 1624171-xx-y | |
| Powerwall 2 | 1092170-xx-y or 2012170-xx-y | |
| Powerwall + | 1850000-xx-y | |
| 3.8kw Inverter | 1534000-xx-y | |
| 7.68 kW Inverter | 1538000-xx-y | |
| 11.5 kW Inverter | 1707000-xx-y |
PCS Features for Tesla Solar Inverter
Powerwall 3 System Design Guide
Tesla Installer Academy Youtube