Specifications

System Specifications

The PV225S has been designed for photovoltaic power systems, which operate within the following specifications.

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

Operation of the PV225S in a manner other than specified in this manual may cause damage to the PV225S and other system components and will void the terms of the warranty.

Environmental Specifications

The following environmental specifications are the same for both models of the

PV225S 225 kW Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverter.

Table A-1Environmental Specifications

Specification

Value

 

 

Dimensions

 

Inverter and DC Interface

88.5 in H x 80 in W x 32 in D (225 cm H x 203 cm W x 81 cm)

Transformer and AC Interface

49.5 in H x 61.5 in W x 35.5 in D (126 cm H x 156 cm W x 90 cm D)

Overall System Footprint:

 

Layout Option A

14 ft W x 5 ft L (approximate) (4.3 m x 1.5 m)

Layout Option B

10 ft W x 9 ft L (approximate) (3 m W x 2.7 m L)

 

 

Weight

 

Inverter and DC Interface

2300 lbs (approximate)

Transformer and AC Interface

2350 lbs (approximate)

Overall Weight

4650 lbs (approximate)

 

 

Allowable Ambient Temperature

 

Operating

-20 °C to 50 °C Maximum

Storage

-40 °C to 50 °C Maximum

 

 

Relative Humidity

To 95%, Non-condensing

 

 

Elevation

Power Derated above 6600 ft

 

 

Clearance (ventilation and

In front of access doors: 36 in (91 cm)

serviceability)

In front of access panels: 36 in (91 cm)

 

Sides: 12 in (30 cm)

 

Back: 6 in (15 cm)

 

 

Maximum Distance between Main

15 ft (4.5 m)

Inverter Enclosure and AC Interface/

 

Transformer Enclosure

 

 

 

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PV225S-480-P specifications

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