Inverters
Understanding the various inverters and it’s building blocks.
Inverter Topologies
Understanding the various inverters and it’s building blocks.
Inverter
The standard inverter uses a DC storage medium (typically a battery) and inverts the low-voltage DC power to AC power. An external method of charging is required.
Bi-Directional Inverter-Charger
A Bi-Directional Inverter-Charger can take excess power on the load side (usually provided by an external, grid-tie inverter, and feed it back into the inverter to charge the battery. The advantage is that the MPPT charging from the solar is done at very high voltages, which improves overall efficiency.
Systems like these can also be configured to feed back into the grid. In case of grid feed applications, S1 will automatically open when the grid falls away to prevent grid-feed and accidental shock.
Hybrid Inverter-Charger
There are different definitions of a Hybrid Inverter, but Sunray views it as any Inverter-Charger that has a built-in Solar charger. This can either be a MPPT or PWM charger, and is usually accompanied by smart power management that intelligently switches between solar and grid for battery charging. These are very popular in off-grid applications.
On-Grid Inverters
This wide grouping of inverters refers to any unit that can synchronize its inverted power (either from a battery inverter or solar inverter) to the incoming utility power. This is a requirement for grid feedback, net-metering, self consumption and mini-grids.
Hybrid Grid-Tie Inverter-Charger
This is the same as a standard Hybrid Inverter Charger, with the addition that the output of the inverter is synchronized with the grid, and feed back into the grid. This is a very cost effective mini grid solution.
Bi-Directional Hybrid Inverter-Charger
As with the Hybrid Grid-Tie Inverter-Charger, this unit feeds back into the grid, but the method of grid-tie is through a high voltage Grid-Tie solar charger, which has a higher efficiency and is more sophisticated than the battery-grid-tie-inverter. This system has it all: Backup, self consumption, Grid feed-in, smart battery management, smart load management, smart metering, comprehensive monitoring and a plethora of settings and options.
Grid-Tie Inverter
A Grid tie inverter uses a high PV voltage and inverts directly to AC power, which has an extremely high conversion efficiency. This AC power is synchronized with the input power from the grid and is used for self-consumption. Systems like this was developed for countries with a very reliable grid where net-metering or grid feed-in is allowed. In such a case, the grid would act as the storage medium. Grid-tie inverters can also be used in combination with other battery based systems in mini-grid applications.
| Model | Inverter (All PSW) |
AC Battery Charger | Storage | Solar | Bi-Directional | Grid-Tie |
| APS Micro | Y | N | N | Y | N | Y |
| SRM | Y | N | Y | N | N | N |
| APC | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| HP/HPM | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N |
| MultiPlus | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y* |
| Quattro | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y* |
| HP-PV | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Mercer Sol | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| eMax | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | N |
| Infini 2-10kW | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Infini Super | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Infini V | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Goodwe EM/ES | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
* Note that the Victron on its own is not Grid-tied, but it can be configured, in combination with a Grid-Tie Solar Inverter, to feed back into the grid.
Description
The MultiPlus, as the name suggests, is a combined inverter and charger in one elegant package. Its many features include a true sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid PowerAssist technology, plus multiple system integration features
Topology: Bi-Directional Inverter-Charger
Features
- Unique power assist feature: Boosting the capacity of shore or generator power
- PowerControl – Dealing with limited generator, shore side or grid power
- UPS function (transfer in less than 20milli seconds)
- Up to 6 parallel units
- 3 Phase capability
- Onsite and Remote monitoring and control
- Separate battery charger output (4A)
- Operating temperature: -40 to +65°C, Fan assisted cooling, Humidity up to 95% (non condensing)
- Input voltage: 187-265VAC, 45-65Hz
- Programmable relay, Battery Temperature sensor
- VE Bus communication port, Remote on/off,
- IP21, Enclosure Aluminium
| Model | Power (W) |
Battery Voltage (V) | Standby Power (W) |
Max AC Charge Current (A) | Auxiliary Output (A) |
Transfer Switch (A) |
Dimentions (H x W x D) (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
| MultiPlus 24/3000/70 | 3000 | 24 | 20 | 70 | 16 | 50 | 362 x 258 x 218 | 18 |
| MultiPlus 48/3000/35 | 3000 | 48 | 25 | 35 | 16 | 50 | 362 x 258 x 218 | 18 |
| MultiPlus 24/5000/120 | 5000 | 24 | 30 | 120 | 25 | 100 | 444 x 328 x 240 | 30 |
| MultiPlus 48/5000/70 | 5000 | 48 | 35 | 70 | 25 | 100 | 444 x 328 x 240 | 30 |
Description
Similar to the MultiPlus, the Quattro is also a combined inverter and charger. Additionally it can accept two AC inputs and automatically connect to the active source. Its many features include a true sine wave inverter, adaptive charging, hybrid PowerAssist technology plus multiple system integration features such as three or split phase operation and parallel operation.
Topology: Bi-Directional Inverter-Charger
Features
- Two AC inputs with integrated transfer switch
- Two AC outputs
- Unique power assist feature: Boosting the capacity of shore or generator power
- PowerControl – Dealing with limited generator, shore side or grid power
- UPS function (transfer in less than 20milli seconds)
- Up to 6 parallel units
- 3 Phase capability
- Onsite and Remote monitoring and control
- Separate battery charger output (4A)
- Operating temperature: -40 to +65°C, Fan assisted cooling, Humidity up to 95% (non condensing)
- Input voltage: 187-265VAC, 45-65Hz
- Programmable relay x3, Battery Temperature sensor
- VE Bus communication port for parallel and three-phase operation, remote monitoring and system integration
- General purpose communication port x2
- Remote on/off
- IP21, Enclosure Aluminium
| Model | Power (W) |
Battery Voltage (V) | Standby Power (W) |
Max AC Charge Current (A) | Auxiliary Output | Maximum feed-through current (A) | Dimentions (H x W x D) (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
| Quattro 48/5000/70-100 | 5000 | 48 | 35 | 70 | 50 | 2x 100 | 444 x 328 x 240 | 30 |
| Quattro 48/8000/110-100 | 8000 | 48 | 50 | 110 | 50 | 2x 100 | 470 x 350 x 280 | 41 |
| Quattro 48/10000/140-100 | 10000 | 48 | 55 | 140 | 50 | 2x 100 | 470 x 350 x 280 | 45 |
| Quattro 48/15000/200-100 | 15000 | 48 | 80 | 200 | 50 | 2x 100 | 572 x 488 x 344 | 72 |
Description
This is a multi-function inverter/charger, combining the functions of inverter, MPPT solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power supply. The comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, AC/solar charger priority, and acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
Topology: Hybrid Inverter-Charger
Features
- Pure sine wave inverter.
- High surge capacity of 200% for 5s.
- Configurable input voltage range for home appliances and personal computers via LCD setting.
- Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD setting.
- Configurable AC/Solar Charger priority via LCD setting.
- Compatible with mains voltage or generator power.
- Auto restart while AC is recovering.
- Overload/ Over temperature/ short circuit protection.
- Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance.
- Cold start function.
- 5M Up to 6 Units in parallel, 5P up to 9 units in parallel.
- 15s delay before transfer when AC resumes, protection for load when used with generator.
| Model | Power (kW) | Battery voltage (V) | Solar Charger | Charger Voltages | Max AC Charge current (A) | Max Total charge current (A) | Rated Solar Power (W) | Dimensions (H x W x D) (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
| SOL-I-AX-1.5MEX-12 | 1.2kW | 12 | MPPT 40A | 75Voc, 30-66Vmp | 60 | 100 | 500 | 355 x 272 x 100 | 7 |
| SOL-I-AX-3M-24 | 3.0kW | 24 | MPPT 25A | 600 | |||||
| SOL-I-AX-3MPlus24 | 2.4kW | 24 | MPPT 60A | 1500 | |||||
| SOL-I-AX-3MPlus48 | 3.0kW | 48 | MPPT 60A | 145Voc, 60-115Vmp | 15 | 60 | 3000 | 479 x 295 x 140 | 11.5 |
| SOL-I-AX-5P | 5kW | 48 | MPPT 80A | 145Voc, 60-115Vmp | 60 | 140 | 4000 | 468 x 295 x 120 | 13.5 |
| SOL-I-AX-5D | 5kW | 48 | 2x MPPT 60A | 145Voc, 60-115Vmp | 6000 | ||||
| SOL-I-AX-5T | 5kW | 48 | 3x MPPT 60A | 145Voc, 60-115Vmp | 9000 | ||||
| SOL-I-AX-5II | 5kW | 48 | MPPT 80A | 450Voc, 120-430Vmp | 80 | 80 | 4500 | ||
| Remote Display | |||||||||
| Parallel Comms Card | |||||||||
| Web Box for AX Series |
Description
InfiniSolar is a hybrid inverter which combines solar system, AC utility, and battery power source to supply continuous power. It is suitable for remote areas where the cost of utility is too high or emergency usage when utility is not stable.
Topology: Bi-Directional Hybrid Inverter-Charger
Features
- Pure sine wave output
- Self-consumption and Feed-in to the grid
- Programmable supply priority for PV, Battery or Grid
- User-adjustable battery charging current suits different types of batteries
- Programmable multiple operation modes: Grid-tie, off-grid and grid-tie with backup
- Built-in timer for various mode of on/off operation
- Multiple communication for USB, RS-232, Modbus and SNMP
- Monitoring software for real-time status display and control
- Parallel operation up to 6 units for 5KW and 10KW
| Stock Code | Model | Power (kW) | Battery voltage (V) | Max PV Input Power | Charger Voltages | Max AC Charge Power | Max Total charge current (A) | Grid Feed Output | Dimensions (D x W x H) (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
| IHIIS3M | Infini 3K Plus | 3kW | 48 | MPPT 4.5kW | 500Voc, 250-450Vmp | 1200W | 25A | 13A | 107 x 438 x 480 | 15.5 |
| IHIIS5M | Infini 5kW | 5kW | 48 | MPPT 10kW | 900Voc, 250-850Vmp | 4800W | 100A | 21A | 204 x 460 600 | 29 |
| IHIIS10M | Infini 10K 3Phase | 10kW | 48 | MPPT 15kW | 900Voc, 400-800Vmp | 9600W | 200A | 14.5Aⁱ | 167 x 500 x 622 | 45 |
Description
InfiniSolar Super 4KW can operate up to 6 units in parallel simultaneously and generate rating output power up to 24KW. Adjustability of charging current for different batteries, its AC/solar charger is upgraded to 80A. With dual AC inputs, it’s compatible with both utility and generator, so you don’t have to worry about interruption of power supply.
Topology: Hybrid Grid-Tie Inverter-Charger
Features
- Pure Sinewave output
- Self-consumption and Feed-in to the grid
- Programmable supply priority for PV, Battery or Grid
- User-adjustable battery charging current suits different types of batteries
- Programmable multiple operation modes: Grid-tie, off-grid and grid-tie with backup
- Accept dual AC inputs: Utility and Generator compatible
- Built-in emergent power supply port for emergent lighting or loads
- Multiple communication for USB, Modbus and SNMP
- Monitoring software for real-time status display and control
- Parallel operation up to 6 units
- Enhanced AC/Solar charger to 80A
| Stock Code | Model | Power (kW) | Battery voltage (V) | Max PV Input Power | Charger Voltages | Max AC Charge Power | Max Total charge current (A) | Grid Feed Output | Dimensions (D x W x H) (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
| IHIS4K | Infini Super 4Kw | 4kW | 48V | MPPT 5kW | 580Voc, 280-500Vmp | 40A | 80A | 17.5A | 117 x 438 x 535 | 16.2 |
Description
This simple solar inverter is designed to power your home appliances or precious 3C electronics. It also can handle motor-type loads with high surge power such as vacuums, small freezers, or drills. With built-in solar charger, it can convert solar power to battery power and provide continuous power to connected equipment during night time.
Topology: Hybrid Grid-Tie Inverter-Charger
Features
- Pure sine wave output
- Self-consumption and Feed-in to the grid
- Programmable supply priority for PV, Battery or Grid
- User-adjustable battery charging current and voltage
- Programmable multiple operation modes: Grid-tie, off-grid and grid-tie with backup
- Monitoring software for real-time status display and control
- Parallel operation up to 6 units only for 3K/4K/5K models
| Stock Code | Model | Power (kW) | Battery voltage (V) | Max PV Input Power | Charger Voltages | Max AC Charge Current | Max Total Charge Current | Grid Feed Output | Dimensions (D x W x H) (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
| IHIV1K12 | Infini V-1K-12 | 1kW | 12V | 1000W | 145Voc, 15-115Vmp | 60A | 140A | 4.3A | 100 x 300 x 440 | 8 |
| IHIV2K24 | Infini V-2K-24 | 2kW | 24V | 2000W | 145Voc, 30-115Vmp | 60A | 140A | 8.7A | 100 x 300 x 440 | 8 |
| IHIV3K48 | Infini V-3K-48 | 3kW | 48V | 4000W | 145Voc, 60-115Vmp | 60A | 140A | 13A | 120 x 295 x 468 | 11 |
| IHIV4K48 | Infini V-4K-48 | 4kW | 48V | 4000W | 145Voc, 60-115Vmp | 60A | 140A | 17.4A | 120 x 295 x 468 | 11 |
| IHIV5K48 | Infini V-5K-48 | 5kW | 48V | 6kW-Dual MPPT | 145Voc, 60-115Vmp | 60A | 180A | 21.7A | 190 x 295 x 483 | 16 |
Description
The GoodWe ES and EM series bi-directional energy storage inverter is applicable with both on-grid and off-grid PV systems. It can control the flow of energy intelligently. During daytime, the PV plant generates electricity which can be provided to the loads, fed into the grid or charge the battery. The electricity stored can be released when the loads require it during the night. Additionally, the power grid can also charge the storage devices via the inverter.
Topology: Bi-Directional Hybrid Inverter-Charger
Features
- Charge controller and inverter integrated
- Intelligent battery management function
- Longer service life than conventional system
- Capable of being grid-interactive or grid-independent\
- Compatible with both Lead-acid and Lithium-Ion battery
- More security and performance for same cost
- Monitor inverter locally via EzMonitor
- Monitor inverters freely via computers or smart phone\
- Fanless, low noise design
- IP65 dust proof and water-proof rating
- 45 Deg C full load output
Technical Specifications of the EM Series
- Dual MPPT trackers (not available on GW3048-EM)
- DC Connector: Amphenol/MC4/Sunclix
- Charging curve: 3 Stage adaptive with maintenance
- Battery temperature compensation for Lithium
- Integrated battery voltage sensing
- Integrated current shunt
- Peak output apparent power: 3500VA for 10 sec
- 50/60Hz, 230VAC
- THDi<1.5%
- Automatic switch time: 10ms
- Power factor ~1 (Adjustable from 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging)
- Single phase grid connection
- Efficiency: 97,6%, Battery to load: 94.5%
- Protection: Anti-islanding, PV string reverse polarity, Insulation resistor detection, residual current monitoring, output over-current, output short circuit, Output over-voltage
- Wall bracket mounting
- -25 to 60DegC ambient temperature range
- Standby losses < 13W
- Communication: RS458, CanBus, WiFi
- Standard Warranty: 5 Years
Technical Specifications of the ES Series
- Dual MPPT trackers
- DC Connector: Amphenol/MC4/Sunclix
- Charging curve: 3 Stage adaptive with maintenance
- Battery temperature compensation for Lithium
- Integrated battery voltage sensing
- Integrated current shunt
- 150% peak power for 10sec
- 50/60Hz, 230VAC
- THDi<1.5%
- Power factor ~1 (Adjustable from 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging)
- Single phase grid connection
- 97.6% efficiency
- Protection: Residual current monitoring, Anti-islanding, Optional DC PV switch, AC over current, Insulation monitoring
- Wall bracket mounting
- -25 to 60DegC ambient temperature range
- Standby losses < 8W
- Communication through USB2 or WiFi
- Standard Warranty: 5 Years
| Model | Power (kW) AC Output/ AC Backup |
Battery voltage (V) | Max PV Input Power-Number of MPPT Controller | Charger Voltages | Max AC Charge Current | Max Total Charge Power | Grid Feed Output | Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
| GW3048D-EM | 3kW/ 2.3kW | 48 | 3.9kW-Single | 550Voc, 100-500Vmp | 50A | 2.5kW | 13.6A | 347 x 432 x 175 | 16 |
| GW3648D-EM | 3.6kW/ 2.3kW | 48 | 4.6kW-Dual | 550Voc, 100-500Vmp | 50A | 2.5kW | 16A | 347 x 432 x 175 | 17 |
| GW5048D-EM | 5kW/2.3kW | 48 | 6.5kW-Dual | 550Voc, 100-500Vmp | 50A | 2.5kW | 22.8A | 347 x 432 x 175 | 17 |
| GW3648D-ES | 3.6kW/ 3.6kW | 48 | 4.2kW-Dual | 580Voc, 125-550Vmp | 100A | 5kW | 16.4A | 516 x 420 x 150 | 30 |
| GW5048D-ES | 4.6kW/4.6kW | 48 | 5.4kW-Dual | 580Voc, 125-550Vmp | 100A | 5kW | 21A | 516 x 420 x 150 | 30 |
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