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Contents About Schneider Electric 3-4 Schneider Electric Professional Installer Training 5-6 Turnkey solutions, monitoring solutions, security and service Off-grid and backup products and solutions String inverter solutions 10 Solar inverters (single-phase) • SunEzy 11-14 • Xantrex GT (Spain) 15-16 39-40 44 Solar inverter/chargers • Xantrex TR Series 46-48 • Xantrex XW 50-52 • Xantrex GT (Australia) 17-18 • Conext (North America) 19-20 • Xantrex XW MPPT 60 150 53-54 • Xantrex GT (Nort
The history of Schneider Electric Schneider Electric, founded in 1836, has transformed itself into the global specialist in energy management. From its roots in the iron and steel industry, heavy machinery, and ship building, it moved into electricity and automation management.
> About Schneider Electric Make the most of your energy Schneider Electric provides the full solution from the panel DC output to the grid connection, including monitoring & supervision. In 2009, Schneider Electric introduced a customizable solution geared to photovoltaic (PV) power plants. The Schneider Electric PV Box is a pre-wired equipment package specifically designed to meet the growing demand of large scale grid-tied solar farms and large commercial rooftop solar installations.
Schneider Electric Professional Installer Training Schneider Electric offers training for both the Schneider Electric Single-Phase and Three-Phase systems > Schneider Electric Single-Phase Training: This training is a comprehensive course for those professional installers looking to gain knowledge and hands on experience in installing the Schneider Electric grid tie and battery based products. The format of the training is a small workgroup with a focus on hands-on training with open dialogue.
> Training > Schneider Electric Three-Phase Training: This training is a comprehensive course for the system operators of larger solar farm installations who desire a more intricate understanding of the system operation and basic troubleshooting. The format of the training is a small workgroup with a focus on hands-on training with open dialogue.
Basic grid-tie system A basic grid-tie system consists of solar cells and a grid tie inverter. Solar cells take the sun’s energy and turn it into DC electricity. The inverter turns the DC electricity generated by the solar cells into utility grade AC power which can be sold to the utility grid. A grid-tie system is an effective way to obtain economical benefits, increase green energy production and improve the environment.
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SunEzy VDE, RD, DK (indoor) Models VDE-RD SunEzy 2000 SunEzy 2800 SunEzy 3000 / 3043 SunEzy 4000 Models DK SunEzy 2001 SunEzy 2801 SunEzy 13000 / 13043 SunEzy 4043 3.2 to 4.4 kW Electrical specifications Input (DC) Recommended PV power 1.2 to 2.2 kW 2.0 to 3.0 kW 2.6 to 3.4 kW (2.8 to 3.
String inverters > Solar inverters SunEzy VDE, RD, DK (indoor) Grid Tie Inverters SunEzy offers a system for the interconnection of the photovoltaic (PV) modules, for DC/AC power conversion and for the protection of DC/AC circuits.
SunEzy VDE, RD, DK (outdoor) Models VDE-RD SunEzy 400E SunEzy 600E SunEzy 6065 Models DK SunEzy 4065 SunEzy 4665 SunEzy 6065 Electrical specifications Input (DC) Recommended PV power 3.2 to 4.4 kW 4.0 to 5.0 kW 4.8 to 6.3 kW MPPT, voltage range (full power) 250 to 450 V 200 to 700 V 230 to 500 V MPPT, voltage range 150 to 450 V 150 to 700 V 180 to 550 V MPPT, number of trackers 1 3 1 Max. open circuit voltage 500 V 750 V 550 V Max. DC current 20 A 3 × 8.5 A 27.
String inverters > Solar inverters SunEzy VDE, RD, DK (outdoor) Grid Tie Inverters SunEzy offers a system for the interconnection of the photovoltaic (PV) modules, for DC/AC power conversion and for the protection of DC/AC circuits.
Xantrex™ GT Inverters Electrical specifications Models GT2.8 SP GT3.8 SP GT5.0 SP Input (DC) Recommended PV power 3.07 kW 4.18 kW 5.3 kW MPPT, voltage range 195 to 550 V 195 to 550 V 240 to 550 V Max. open circuit voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V Night time tare loss <1W <1W <1W Output (AC) Max. continuous output power 2.8 kW 3.8 kW 5.0 kW Nominal AC power 2.5 kW 3.3 kW 5.0 kW Max. AC current 14.5 A 19 A 23 A Max.
String inverters > Solar inverters Xantrex™ GT Series Grid Tie Inverters (Spain) The Xantrex GT Series high performance PV string inverter offers high efficiency, lower installed cost, improved aesthetics and high reliability. The Xantrex GT Series Inverter is a high quality product that offers the best price/performance ratio on the market.
Xantrex™ Grid Tie Solar Inverters Electrical specifications Models GT2.8 AU GT5.0 AU Input (DC) Recommended PV power 3.07 kW 5.3 kW MPPT, voltage range 195 to 550 V 240 to 550 V Max. open circuit voltage 600 V 600 V Max. DC short circuit current 24 A 24 A Night time tare loss 1W 1W Output (AC) Max. continuous output power 2.8 kW 5.0 kW Nominal AC voltage 230 V, single phase 230 V, single phase Nominal frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Max. AC current 14.0 A 24.0 A Max.
String inverters > Solar inverters Xantrex™ GT Series Grid Tie Inverters (Australia) The Xantrex GT Series high performance PV string inverter offers high efficiency, lower installed cost, improved aesthetics and high reliability. The Xantrex GT Series Inverter is a high quality product that offers the best price/performance ratio on the market.
Conext™ Grid Tie Inverters Electrical specifications Models 2.8 kW 3.3 kW 3.8 kW 5.0 kW MPPT, voltage range (CEC & CSA) 195 to 550 V 195 to 550 V 195 to 550 V 240 to 550 V MPPT, operating range 193 to 550 V 193 to 550 V 193 to 550 V 235 to 550 V Max. open circuit voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V Max. DC current 15.4 A / 14.9 A 18.0 A / 17.0 A 20.8 A / 19.5 A 22.0 A / 20.0 A Max. DC short circuit current 24.0 A 24.0 A 24.0 A 24.0 A Max.
String inverters > Solar inverters Schneider Electric Conext™ Grid Tie Inverters (North America) The new Schneider Electric Grid Tie inverter that has been redesigned to offer high reliability and a low installed cost through ease of installation and integrated features. The Grid Tie inverter is a proven, high-frequency design in a compact enclosure and may be installed as a single inverter, for a single PV array, or in a multiple-inverter configuration for large PV systems.
Xantrex™ GT Series Inverters Electrical specifications Models GT2.8 GT3.3 N GT3.8 GT4.0 N GT5.0 Input (DC) MPPT, voltage range (CEC & CSA) 195 to 550 V 200 to 400 V 195 to 550 V 240 to 480 V 240 to 550 V MPPT, operating range 193 to 550 V 200 to 550 V 195 to 550 V 235 to 550 V 235 to 550 V Max. open circuit voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V Max. DC current 15.4 A / 14.9 A 17.5 A / 16.5 A 20.8 A / 19.5 A 18.0 A / 17.0 A 22.0 A / 20.0 A 24.0 A 24.0 A 24.0 A 24.0 A Max.
String inverters > Solar inverters Xantrex™ GT Series Grid Tie Inverters (North America) The Xantrex GT Series high performance PV string inverter offers high efficiency, lower installed cost, improved aesthetics and high reliability. The Xantrex GT Series Inverter is a high quality product that offers the best price/performance ratio on the market.
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Xantrex™ GT30 E Inverter Electrical specifications Input (DC) Recommended PV power 25 to 35 kW Nominal DC power 31.6 kW MPPT, voltage range 450 to 800 V Max. open circuit voltage 840 V Night time tare loss <1W Output (AC) Max. continuous output power 32.9 kW Nominal AC power 29.9 kW Nominal AC voltage 400 V, three phase Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz Max. AC current 77.4 A Power factor > 0.
Central inverters > Solar inverters Schneider Electric Xantrex™ GT30 E Grid Tie Solar Inverter The three-phase Xantrex GT30 E Grid Tie Solar Inverter is a 30 kW highperformance inverter that makes utility-interactive installations easier and more cost effective. It offers superior PV energy harvest, easy installation, high reliability and a compact, ultra-lightweight design.
Xantrex™ GT30 Inverters Electrical specifications Input (DC) Recommended PV power 35 kW MPPT, voltage range 180 to 430 V Max. open circuit voltage 430 V Max. DC current Two master source circuits – 80 A each Night time tare loss < 20 W Output (AC) Max. continuous output power 30 kW Nominal AC power 28.8 kW Nominal AC voltage 120/208 V, three phase, four-wire, WYE Nominal frequency 60 Hz, +0.5 Hz / -0.7 Hz Max. AC current 80 A Power factor > 0.
Central inverters > Solar inverters Schneider Electric Xantrex™ GT30 Grid Tie Solar Inverter The Xantrex GT30 is an innovative 30 kW three phase inverter offering a highly efficient transformerless topology housed in a compact package that supports 120/208 V three phase power right out of the box and can be used as a building block for larger systems. The Xantrex GT30 is also a system solution with integrated AC and DC disconnects to save installation time and expense.
Xantrex™ GT100 E Inverter Electrical specifications Input (DC) Recommended PV power 112 kW MPPT, voltage range 300 to 650 V Max. open circuit voltage 650 V Max. DC current 347 A Night time tare loss 93 W Output (AC) Max. continuous output power 100 kW Nominal AC voltage 400 V three phase Nominal frequency 50 Hz, optional 60 Hz Max. AC current 164 A Power factor > 0.99 above 20% rated power Total harmonic distortion (THD) < 3% at rated power Efficiency Peak 96.6% incl.
Central inverters > Solar inverters Schneider Electric Xantrex™ GT100 E Grid Tie Solar Inverter The Xantrex GT100 E Grid Tie Inverter is based on a reliable platform that is used in grid-connect photovoltaic and wind turbine applications in North America and Europe. Easy to install and operate, the GT100E automates start up, and shut down. It incorporates advanced Maximum Power Point Tracking Technology to maximize the energy harvested from a PV array.
Xantrex™ GT100 and GT250 Inverters Electrical specifications Models GT100 208 GT100 480 GT100 600 (preliminary) GT250 480 GT250 600 (preliminary) Input (DC) MPPT, voltage range 300 to 480 V 300 to 480 V 300 to 480 V 300 to 480 V 300 to 480 V Max. open circuit voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V Max. DC current 347 A 347 A 347 A 867 A 867 A Max. DC short circuit current 460 A 460 A 460 A 1214 A 1214 A Max.
Central inverters > Solar inverters Schneider Electric Xantrex™ GT100 and GT250 Grid Tie Solar Inverters Features • Ultra-efficient design with industry-leading CEC efficiency of 96%, including isolation transformer • Integrated design with isolation transformer in one unit • Includes AC and DC disconnects • Integrated ground-fault detection and interruption • Soft-start circuit to reduce nuisance trips • Sealed design does not require filters or external air to cool sensitive components • Back and sides o
Xantrex™ GT250 E, GT500 E, and GT630 E Electrical specifications Models GT250 E GT500 E GT630 E Input (DC) Recommended PV power 280 kW 560 kW 705 kW MPPT, voltage range 450 to 800 V 450 to 880 V (495 to 880 V for grid interactive option, reduced current above 820 V) 575 to 880 V (reduced current above 820 V) Max. open circuit voltage 880 V 930 V 930 V (1000 V optional) Max. DC current 555 A 1120 A 1120 A Night time tare loss < 100 W < 100 W < 100 W Output (AC) Max.
Central inverters > Solar inverters Schneider Electric Xantrex™ GT250 E, GT500 E, and GT630 E Grid Tie Solar Inverters Features • Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based controls with self-diagnostics • LCD display with keypad for display of operating status and for access of user-changeable settings • Over and under-voltage and frequency protection, shutting down the inverter • User definable power tracking allows the user to match the inverter to the array, as well as to adjust delay periods to customize sy
Xantrex™ GT500 Inverters Electrical specifications Models GT500 480 (preliminary) GT500 600 (preliminary) GT500 MVX Input (DC) MPPT, voltage range 310 to 480 V 310 to 480 V 310 to 480 V Max. open circuit voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V Max. DC current 1700 A 1700 A 1700 A Max. DC short circuit current 2200 A 2200 A 2200 A Max. utility backfeed current 0A 0A 0A Night time tare loss < 100 W < 100 W < 100 W Output (AC) Max.
Central inverters > Solar inverters Schneider Electric Xantrex™ GT500 Grid Tie Solar Inverter Features • Ultra-efficient design with CEC efficiency of 97% (GT500 MVX version) • Option to connect directly to medium voltage using a customer supplied transformer or transformer supplied by Schneider Electric • Integrated design with isolation transformer (480V and 600V only) in one unit • Includes AC and DC disconnects for both 480 V and MV versions • Integrated ground-fault detection and interruption • Soft-s
PV BOX Europe Additional Features • Integrated medium voltage switchgear providing grid-connection and transformer feeder with circuit-breaker • Meets the FNN and BDEW grid-connection requirements of 2010 and 2011 * • PV Box available at 500 / 630 / 1000 / 1250 kW power levels Additional Options • Monitoring and detection of AC-voltage quality with ION 7650 • Web-based monitoring of the Solar Power Plant with W@de-modules • Power quality supervision according to EN 50160 PV BOX North America Additional F
Central inverters > Solutions PV BOX The Schneider Electric PV BOX is a pre-wired equipment package for the European and North American market, specifically designed to meet the growing demand of large scale grid-tied solar farms and large commercial rooftop solar installations. The PV BOX is a complete solution for electrical distribution, automation, security, monitoring and control available from one vendor.
Turnkey solutions Comprehensive, innovative and global solutions Our turnkey solutions include: Power conversion substations Engineering PV Box including inverters (Schneider Electric XantrexTM GT100, GT100 E, GT250, GT250 E, GT500, GT500 E and GT630 E), DC combiner box, transformer, MV protection, monitoring Presales support Design, architecture and lay-out Electrical protection and selectivity study Lightning protection study Dependability study Grid connection substations MV switchgear, metering and
Monitoring solutions Reduction of operational costs: automated management and reliable datAquisition Production increase during operation: information in real time, alarms and reports Planning improvements: detailed cost information, capacity and stress Interoperability with other systems: CCTV, access control,...
Basic off-grid system With an off-grid system, you can easily produce your own power without the expense and environmental impact of extending power lines, or relying completely on a generator. A basic off-grid system consists of a renewable energy source, which generates DC power, a battery bank that stores the DC power, and an inverter. Our inverter is the intelligent center of a renewable power system, seamlessly converting DC power to clean AC electricity for your needs.
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Off-grid and backup > Solar inverter / chargers Schneider Electric Xantrex™ TR Series Inverter/Chargers The TR Series Inverter/Charger is an economical power conversion solution designed to provide dependable modified sine-wave electricity to essential circuits in the home or business during a power outage.
Xantrex™ TR Series Inverter/Chargers 230 V 50 Hz Electrical specifications Models TR1512 230 50 TR1524 230 50 Continuous output power 1.5 kVA 1.5 kVA TR2424 230 50 2.4 kVA Nominal AC voltage 230 V 230 V 230 V Nominal frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz Rated AC output current 6.4 A 6.4 A 10.4 A Surge capability max. output & duration: Overload 10 sec rating Short circuit 10 sec rating 3000 VA 26.5±2.5 Apk 3000 VA 26.5±2.
Off-grid and backup > Solar inverter / chargers Xantrex™ TR Series Inverter/Chargers 120 V 60 Hz Electrical specifications Models TR1512 120 60 Waveform Modified sine wave - invert mode TR2412 120 60 TR1524 120 60 TR2424 120 60 TR3624 120 60 Continuous output power 1.5 kVA 2.4 kVA 1.5 kVA 2.4 kVA 3.6 kVA Nominal AC voltage 120 V 120 V 120 V 120 V 120 V Nominal frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Rated AC output current 12.5 A 20 A 12.
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Off-grid and backup > Solar inverter / chargers Schneider Electric Xantrex™ XW Inverter/Charger Features • True sine-wave output • High surge capacity – innovative Full Digital Control regulates voltage to prevent a drop during a power surge • Full 200% rated output power is delivered to the load • Single-phase (230 V / 50 Hz or 120/240V / 60 Hz) and three-phase (230/400 V / 50Hz, or 120/208 V / 60Hz) configuration possible • It is the foundation for battery- based residential applications up to 24 kW, and
Xantrex™ XW Series Inverter/Chargers 230 V 50 Hz Electrical specifications Models XW6048 230 50 XW4548 230 50 Continuous output power 6.0 kVA 4.5 kVA XW4024 230 50 4.0 kVA Surge rating 12.0 kVA (15 sec) 9.0 kVA (20 sec) 8.
Off-grid and backup > Solar inverter / chargers Xantrex™ XW Series Inverter/Chargers 120/240 V 60 Hz Electrical specifications Models XW6048 120240 60 XW4548 120240 60 Continuous output power 6.0 kVA 4.5 kVA XW4024 120240 60 4.0 kVA Surge rating (10 seconds) 12.0 kVA 9.0 kVA 8.0 kVA Surge current L-N: 105 A (15 sec) L-L: 52.
Xantrex™ XW MPPT 60 150 Solar Charge Controller Electrical specifications Nominal battery voltage 12, 24, 36, 48, 60 V Max. PV array voltage (operating) 140 V Max. PV array open circuit voltage 150 V Short-circuit current 60 A maximum Max. and min. wire size in conduit between 2.5 to 10 mm² (6 AWG to 14 AWG) Charger regulation method: Three-stage (bulk, absorption, float) Two-stage (bulk, absorption) Night time tare loss 2.
Off-grid and backup > Solar charge controllers Schneider Electric Xantrex™ XW MPPT 60 150 Solar Charge Controller The Xantrex XW MPPT 60 150 is a photovoltaic (PV) charge controller that tracks the electrical maximum power point of a PV array to deliver the maximum available current for charging batteries. When charging, the XW MPPT 60 150 regulates battery voltage and output current based on the amount of energy available from the PV array and state-of-charge of the battery.
Xantrex™ XW MPPT 80 600 Solar Charge Controller Electrical specifications Nominal battery voltage 24 and 48 V (Default is 48 V) Max. PV array voltage (operating) 195 to 550 V Max. PV array open circuit voltage 600 V Array short-circuit current 28 A @ STC Max. and min. wire size in conduit #6 AWG to #14 AWG (13.5 to 2.
Off-grid and backup > Solar charge controllers Schneider Electric Xantrex™ XW MPPT 80 600 Solar Charge Controller The Xantrex XW MPPT 80 600 is a photovoltaic (PV) Charge Controller that tracks the maximum power point of a PV array to deliver the maximum available current for charging batteries. When charging, the XW MPPT 80 600 regulates the battery voltage and output current based on the amount of energy available from the PV array and present state-of-charge of the battery.
Xantrex™ C12 PWM Charge Controller Electrical specifications Max. PV amps 12 A at 12 V only Max. DC load 12 A with auto reset Min. operating voltage 6V Max. voltage drop (PV to battery) 0.3 V Max. voltage drop (battery to DC load) 0.5 V Regulation setting 13 to 15 V Equalize setting Bulk plus 1 volt for two hours Max. stranded wire size 10 AWG stranded (5.2 mm2) Typical consumption while charging 0.007 A Typical consumption with load disconnected 0.003 A Night time tare loss 0.
Off-grid and backup > Solar charge controllers Schneider Electric Xantrex™ C12 PWM Charge Controller The C12 PWM charge, lighting, or load controller is uniquely sophisticated. As a charge controller, it features three-stage charging, user definable voltage parameters, and automatic equalization. Standard in the C12 PWM’s load control circuitry are field adjustable low voltage disconnect and reconnect points, along with a five minute low battery disconnect warning.
Xantrex™ C Series Charge Controllers Electrical specifications Models C35 PWM C40 PWM Voltage configurations 12 and 24 V 12, 24, and 48 V C60 PWM 12 and 24 V Max. PV open circuit array voltage 55 V 125 V 55 V Charging / load current @ 25°C 35 A 40 A 60 A Max. short circuit current 85 A 85 A 85 A Max. voltage drop through controller 0.30 V 0.30 V 0.
Off-grid and backup > Solar charge controllers Schneider Electric Xantrex™ C Series Controller The Schneider Electric Xantrex C35 PWM and C60 PWM are field configurable for 12- and 24- V operation. The Schneider Electric Xantrex C40 PWM may be configured for 12-, 24-, or 48- V operation. All can be used as a charge, diversion, or load controller and come with a standard multi-color charge status LED.
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Xantrex™ Gateway Electrical specifications Communication Physical layer 2, CAN Communication protocol Xanbus™ Max. Xanbus cable length 40 m (131 ft) Max. Ethernet cable length 60 m (197 ft) Connectors 3 RJ45 – 8 pins (two Xanbus, one Ethernet) Communication specifications Ethernet IEEE Std 802.3-2005™ Wireless 802.11.4b and 802.11.4g; WEP and WPA security Channels 1-11 (US/Canada), 1-9 (Europe) General specifications Weight 0.21 kg (0.46 lb) Dimensions (H x W x D) 11.2 x 19.0 x 45 cm (4.
Accessories > Accessories Schneider Electric Xantrex™ Gateway The Xantrex Gateway bridges the gap between a Xantrex GT or XW System and the system owner’s computer, making it the central component for a residential or small commercial remote monitoring system. The Xantrex Gateway logs performance data directly from the Xantrex GT or XW System, and transmits it to the included widget based monitoring software for a simple and graphically rich view of system performance.
Schneider Electric Xantrex™ BTS The Xantrex Battery Temperature Sensor mounts on your battery and measures its temperature. It sends precise information to the inverter/charger or charge controller, which automatically adjusts charging voltage to ensure full battery charge, regardless of the ambient temperature of your battery installation.
Accessories > Accessories DC circuit protectors for Photovoltaic installations Schneider Electric C60PV-DC The C60PV-DC is a DC circuit breaker dedicated to multi string for PV installations with Voc until 650 V. It isolates PV strings and protects them from reverse current. The C60PV-DC is not polarity sensitive.
Alternating current (AC) Off-grid The type of electricity supplied by the utility company. The unique characteristic of this form of electricity is that it reverses direction at regular intervals. For example, 230 V 50 Hz power reverses flow 50 times a second, hence the rating 50 Hz (cycles). An electrical system that is not connected to a utility distribution grid. Ground fault protection (GFP) A unit of measure of the flow of electrical current.
> Glossary of terms Line loss Series wiring A voltage drop caused by resistance in wire during transmission of electrical power over distance. Batteries or PV modules wired together to increase voltage, while ampacity remains constant. Two 100 Ah 12 V batteries wired in series form a 100 Ah 24 V battery bank. Load Any device that consumes electricity to operate. Appliances, tools, and lights are examples of electrical loads.
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