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Direct Buried cables within a controlled area and what constitutes mechanical protection

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Hello 


I have a  query raised by a client stating that a PV solar Generation site built on agricultural land is non compliant due to direct buried cables. 

Some of the DC string cable is direct buried roughly at 600 depth laid within  cable sand and protection tape over. 

The cable spec is EU and states is suitable for direct burial. 

The protection system constantly monitors the  insulation resistance and dis engages the inverter upon fault. 

The client has stated a non compliance due that no mechanical protection has been installed underground but all cables above ground are mechanically protected. 

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    mapj1

    Yeh all mapped out and a controlled site with clear Rams in place 

    Disconnecting the load (inverter) will greatly reduce the current flow. 

    Mechanical protection is in place on all cables exiting ground
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    mapj1

    Yeh all mapped out and a controlled site with clear Rams in place 

    Disconnecting the load (inverter) will greatly reduce the current flow. 

    Mechanical protection is in place on all cables exiting ground
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