31 Registration: Initiate The DER system supports its automated Off-line or ICT: Utility, M O H Optional for DER “discovery” automated as interconnected to a location on the system REP, or FDEMS systems. Since “discovery” of DER systems and initiates the integration process. a new or communications “discovers” moved DER system capability is This function is feasible only if the ICT infrastructure mandatory, can is available. Otherwise, manual methods must be be added later used. 32 Initiate Periodic Tests: Initial DER software installations and later updates Off-line, local, or ICT: H M O Recommended Test DER functionality, are tested before deployment for functionality and (may be prior to for all DER performance, software for meeting regulatory and utility requirements, installation or handled systems, using patching and updates including safety. After deployment, testing validates locally) Test DER appropriate types the DER systems are operating correctly, safely, and software of testing securely. DER tests its primary energy mover (DC solar PV H 33 DC Fault Test during Autonomous startup: Test the DC modules) for fault conditions. This feature will try to circuitry for fault alarm plant operators, owners, public that the DC conditions side has a potential short that could lead to a fire hazard. 34 DER Configuration The DER does an assessment of whether it is on a ICT O Could have some Assessment: the DER weak or strong feeder, and learns whether its patent conflicts determines if the configuration has changed feeder’s configuration has changed Scenarios for Decision-Making
31 Registration: Initiate automated “discovery” of DER systems The DER system supports its automated “discovery” as interconnected to a location on the system and initiates the integration process. This function is feasible only if the ICT infrastructure is available. Otherwise, manual methods must be used. Off-line or ICT: Utility, REP, or FDEMS “discovers” a new or moved DER system M O H Optional for DER systems. Since communications capability is mandatory, can be added later 32 Initiate Periodic Tests: Test DER functionality, performance, software patching and updates Initial DER software installations and later updates are tested before deployment for functionality and for meeting regulatory and utility requirements, including safety. After deployment, testing validates the DER systems are operating correctly, safely, and securely. Off-line, local, or ICT: (may be prior to installation or handled locally) Test DER software H M O Recommended for all DER systems, using appropriate types of testing 33 DC Fault Test during startup: Test the DC circuitry for fault conditions DER tests its primary energy mover (DC solar PV modules) for fault conditions. This feature will try to alarm plant operators, owners, public that the DC side has a potential short that could lead to a fire hazard. Autonomous H 34 DER Configuration Assessment: the DER determines if the feeder’s configuration has changed The DER does an assessment of whether it is on a weak or strong feeder, and learns whether its configuration has changed ICT O Could have some patent conflicts Scenarios for Decision-Making
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