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ABB unveils self-commissioning residential inverters

An upgrade to the Uno-range, the Uno-DM-Plus is a single-phase inverter rated from three to five kilowatts. The product simplifies installation complexity via a self-commissioning routine that removes the manual configuration process and results in lowered installation time and costs.

This value is enabled by an integrated web server and user interface that enables remote firmware upgrades and parameter settings. Upon setup, the inverter’s wireless connectivity begins the self-commissioning process.

The connectivity package of the single-phase inverter allows for built-in smart grid capabilities such as dynamic feed-in control, which manages the energy fed into the grid, and uses SunSpec-compatible open communication protocols to ensure compliance with future grid codes and maintain off-the-shelf interoperability with other devices in the system.

“Evolving grid requirements have increased the need for self-updating, smart inverters that can adapt to the new requirements via over-the-air (OTA) software updates,” explains ABB’s Residential Product Manager PG Solar, Cesare Lancini. “This improves the product’s effective lifespan, and greatly eases the installation, operational and maintenance burden on the system installer.”

The Uno-DM-Plus from ABB also sports a new streamlined physical design, improving device reliability through reduced component count, and contributes to a lighter and smaller inverter than its predecessors. The inverter features a dual maximum power point tracker.