SolarMax 2000P | SolarMax 3000P | SolarMax 4000P | SolarMax 4600P | SolarMax 5000P | |
Input values | |||||
MPP voltage range 1) | 210 .. 480 V | 310 .. 480 V | 210 .. 480 V | 240 .. 480 V | 260 .. 480 V |
Total MPP operating voltage range | 120 ... 580 V | 120 ... 580 V | 120 ... 580 V | 120 ... 580 V | 120 ... 580 V |
Minimum DC voltage | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V | 120 V |
Maximum DC voltage | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V |
Maximum DC current | 10 A | 10 A | 10 + 10 A | 10 + 10 A | 10 + 10 A |
Number of MPP trackers | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Number of string connections | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Connection type | Wieland PST40i1 (MC4 identical in design) | ||||
Output values | |||||
Rated output power2) | 2’000 W | 3’000 W | 4’000 W | 4’600 W | 5’000 W |
Maximum apparent output power2) | 2’000 VA | 3’000 VA | 4’000 VA | 4’600 VA | 5’000 VA |
Maximum AC current | 9 A | 13.5 A | 17.5 A | 22 A | 22 A |
Nominal mains voltage / range | 230 V / 184 .. 276 V | ||||
Mains nominal frequency / range | 50 Hz / 45 Hz…55 Hz | ||||
Power factor cos(φ) | Adjustable from 0.8 overexcited to 0.8 underexcited | ||||
Distortion factor at rated output power | < 3 % | ||||
Connection type | Terminal (2.5 – 10 mm2) | ||||
Grid connection | Single phase (L / N / PE) | ||||
Power input at night | 0W | ||||
Efficiency | |||||
Maximum efficiency | 97.5 % | 97.5 % | 98.0 % | 98.0 % | 98.0 % |
Europ. Efficiency | 97.0 % | 97.0 % | 97.5 % | 97.5 % | 97.5 % |
Ambient conditions | |||||
Protection type | IP65 | ||||
Ambient temperature range (for rated power output) | -20 °C…+60 °C (+45°C) | ||||
Relative humidity | 0…100% (condensation) | ||||
Max. operating level above sea level | 2000m (without derating) | ||||
Fire protection class | V0 | ||||
Noise emissions | < 30 dB(A) (↔ 1.5 m) | ||||
Configuration | |||||
Display | Graphic LC display with backlighting and status LED | ||||
Inverter topology | HERIC®, transformerless | ||||
DC disconnector | Integrated | ||||
Data logger | Energy yield, peak output and operating hours of the last 31 days, 12 months, 10 years. Performance curves of the last 7 days. | ||||
Fault current monitoring | Internal, AC/DC sensitive | ||||
Housing / service cover | Aluminium / plastic ASA+PC | ||||
Surge protection DC and AC | Requirement class D (VDE 0675-6) and/or type 3 (EN 61643-11) | ||||
Standards & guidelines | |||||
CE-compliant | Yes | ||||
EMC | EN 61000-3-2 / EN 61000-3-3 / EN 61000-3-11 / EN 61000-3-12 / EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-3 | ||||
Grid connection | VDE 0126-1-1 A1:2012 / VDE-AR-N 41053)/ CEI 0-214) / RD 661 / RD 1699 / G83/2 / G59/2 / PPC Guide / C10/11 / EN 50438 / AS4777 | ||||
Device safety | IEC/ EN 62109-1/ -2 | ||||
Interfaces | |||||
Data communication | RS485 / Ethernet (Plug&Play) | ||||
Status signalling contact | With optional I/O module | ||||
Connection ripple control signal receiver | |||||
Connection of external lightning protection control | |||||
Connection external grid monitoring | |||||
Connection of external energy meter | |||||
Weight & dimensions | |||||
Weight | 17 kg | 17 kg | 19 kg | 19 kg | 19 kg |
Dimensions in mm (W x H x D) | 476 x 360 x 180mm | ||||
1) For AC rated power output 2) Depending on the country setting, deviating values are possible. Details can be found at Downloads 3) not for 5000P 4) for plants ≤ 6 kW | All rights, amendments and errors reserved |
SolarMax P Series Inverters
2000P, 3000P, 4000P, 4600P, 5000P
SolarMax P Series string inverters are manufactured by Swiss company Sputnik Engineering and have been introduced to the Australian market.
SolarMax P series string inverters are designed for roof mount installation on single family homes and multiple dwellings. Comprising of SolarMax 2000P, 3000P, 4000P, 4600P and 5000P inverters, the P Series is optimised to deliver maximum energy efficiencies of up to 98 percent using a highly efficient HERIC topology, making them an optimum solution for solar installations of up to 5kW.
SolarMax P Series offers a significantly higher energy yield and the dual tracker functionality will cater to the different installation conditions in homes across Australia. SolarMax’s P-Battery upgrade allows owners to reduce their reliance on the grid by accessing energy stored in their batteries.
Optimised for solar generation
SolarMax’s 4000P, 4600P and 5000P inverters feature two Maximum Power Point (MPP) trackers that can be operated in dual as well as single tracker modes. The dual tracker allows PV installations to maximise yield from rooftops. The P Series enables installers to utilise the entire roof surface area for power generation and achieve maximum yield. Yield losses from partial shading can also be minimised with the use of dual trackers.
Passive cooling = High operational safety
SolarMax P inverters are cooled passively with the heat generated during their operation dissipated vertically by means of natural convection. The absence of external fans increases the reliability of the units and provides the added advantage of lower noise during operation.
Simple connection concept for more clarity
Since the terminal area is integrated into each inverter, installers can save on time and material costs. The large cross-sections in each connection allow installers to bridge the inverters over longer distances with lower power losses.
Performance monitoring over the Internet
Owners can monitor the performance of their PV installation by simply connecting the system to any commercially available internet routers using an Ethernet interface. MaxView, a web and app-based application allows owners to monitor the yields of their PV installation from any location without the need for an additional external data logger. The MaxView app is available for all iOS and Android mobile devices at no additional cost and is compatible with the P Series as well as all future SolarMax string inverters.
Power Factor Adjustment
SolarMax inverters can also be configured using MaxTalk software, which allows the control parameters of the inverters to be manually adjusted, enabling the power factor of the units to be modified in accordance with the requirements now being applied in some locations.
Battery Ready inverters
All SolarMax P series inverters are Battery Ready and may be upgraded at a later stage with the addition of the P-Battery upgrade kit enabling owners to incorporate storage systems without the need to replace the inverter itself.
Export limitation and increased energy efficiency
SolarMax has upgraded its string inverters for self-consumption optimisation with a new I/O module version and device software. The optional feature will allow owners to connect external energy counters using an S0 interface to intelligently control any switchable electrical loads in a household, monitor their energy consumption or reduce exported energy to within the limits increasingly being imposed in some locations.