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Southwest Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, Inc.
212 East Main, Tomball, Texas 77375 • Ph: 281.351.0031 • Fax: 281.351.8356

Utility Interactive Renewable Energy

  • Utility interactive, three-phase inverter, with models ranging from 5 kW to 100 kW. Multiple inverters may be paralleled for larger power installations.
  • Designed for cost-effectiveness, high performance, easy installation, and reliability.
  • Advanced MPPT technology maximizes PV array output (not for use with batteries).
  • Revolutionary switching technology utilizes insulated gate bi-polar transistors (IGBT), greatly reducing power losses during the conversion process.
  • Meets all applicable UL, IEEE, and NEC codes.
  • Automatic operation includes start-up, shut-down, self-diagnosis, and fault detection.

Features

  • Efficient design, with over 95% peak efficiency for the inverter, and overall efficiency including transformer losses, in excess of 93%.
  • Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based controls with self-diagnostics and LCD for display of operating status.
  • Inverter shut off and reset toggle switch.
  • Over- and under-voltage and frequency protection, shutting down the inverter in compliance with UL1741.
  • Anti-islanding protection - prevents back-feeding inverter-generated power to the grid in the event of a utility outage.
  • User definable power tracking matches the inverter to the array, as well as adjustable delay periods to customize system shut-down sequences.

Options

  • Variety of system accessories for ease of system installation, including combiner boxes, isolation transformers, disconnect switches, etc.
  • Graphical user interface software for real time communication and control.
  • Complete inverter kits, incorporating all required accessories for NEC code compliant installation, are available.

Note: Products are listed by UL and/or ETL to UL specifications

Specifications

PV5
PV10
PV15
PV20
PV30
PV50
PV100
Continuous Power Rating 5kW 10kW 1 5kW 20kW 30kW 50kW 100kW
Nominal AC Voltage ( Three-phase, ± 10%) 208VAC 208VAC 208VAC 208VAC 208VAC 208VAC 208VAC
Nominal AC Frequency (± 0.5 Hz) 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz 60Hz
Line Power Factor (Above 20% rated power) > 0.99 > 0.99 > 0.99
> 0.99
> 0.99 > 0.99 > 0.99
Maximum AC Line Current
15.4 amps AC
30.8 amps AC 46.3 amps AC 61.7 amps AC 92.4 amps AC 154 amps AC 305 amps AC
AC Current Distortion (At rated power) < 5% THD < 5% THD < 5% THD < 5% THD < 5% THD < 5% THD < 5% THD
Maximum Open Circuit Voltage 600 VDC 600 VDC 600 VDC 600 VDC 600 VDC 600 VDC 600 VDC
Power Tracking Window Range 330 to 600 VDC 330 to 600 VDC 330 to 600 VDC 330 to 600 VDC 330 to 600 VDC 330 to 600 VDC 330 to 600 VDC
Maximum DC Input Current 15.9 amps DC 31.9 amps DC 47.8 amps DC 63.8 amps DC 95.7 amps DC 159.5 amps DC 300 amps DC
Max. Ripple Current (% of rated current) < 5% < 5% < 5% < 5% < 5% < 5% < 5%
Peak Inverter Efficiency
> 93%
> 95%
> 95%
> 95%
> 95% > 95% > 95%
Standby Tare Losses < 30 watts < 30 watts < 30 watts < 30 watts < 30 watts < 30 watts < 30 watts

 

Mechanical Specifications

Temperature Range (Ambient)
-4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C)
Temperature Range (Storage) -40° F to 122° F (-40° C to 50° C)
Enclosure Environmental Rating
NEMA4
NEMA4 NEMA4 NEMA4 NEMA3R NEMA3R NEMA3R
Enclosure
Galvaneal folded steel enclosure
Weight 75 lb (34kg) 115 lb (52kg) 160 lb (73kg) 160 lb (73kg) 288 lb (131kg) 310 lb (141kg) 1000 lb (454kg)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 20" x 16" x 13" 26" x 16" x 12" 28" x 24" x 15" 28" x 24" x 15" 52" x 26" x 19" 52" x 26" x 19" 68" x 31" x 27"
51 cm x 41 cm x 33 cm 66 cm x 41 cm x 30 cm 71 cm x 61 cm x 38 cm 71 cm x 61 cm x 38 cm 132 cm x 66 cm x 48 cm 132 cm x 66 cm x 48 cm 172 cm x 79 cm x 69 cm
Altitude 6,600 ft (2,012 m) 6,600 ft (2,012 m) 6,600 ft (2,012 m) 6,600 ft (2,012 m) 6,600 ft (2,012 m) 6,600 ft (2,012 m) 6,600 ft (2,012 m)
Relative Humidity (non-condensing) 0 to 95% 0 to 95% 0 to 95% 0 to 95% 0 to 95% 0 to 95% 0 to 95%
Array Configuration
Monopole, negative grounded or floating - Bi-polar, neutral grounded

 

Features and Options

Cooling Method
Standard - PV5: natural convection cooling; PV10 - PV100: forced convection cooling
Protective Functions Standard wakeup voltage, wakeup time delay, shutdown power, shutdown time delay, AC over / under voltage and time delays, AC over / under frequency and time delays, ground over current, overtemperature, AC and DC over current, DC over voltage
User Display Standard - LCD, four-line, twenty-characters, with on/off toggle switch
AC Disconnect Optional - NEMA3R wall mount enclosure, load break rated
DC Disconnect Optional - NEMA3R wall mount enclosure, 600 VDC load break rated
Isolation Transformer Optional- High efficiency, NEMA3R wall or floor mount enclosure
Combiner Enclosures Optional - 10 or 12 pole, with or without diodes, NEMA3R wall mount enclosure
Communications Software Optional - Serial communications and control software

   
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