TR ANSFORMER-BASED CENTR AL INVERTERS
Product Name
TR ANSFORMERLESS CENTR AL Inverters
AE 35TX
AE 50TX
AE 75TX
AE 100TX
AE 250TX
AE 260TX
AE 500TX
AE 250NX
AE 333NX
AE 500NX
AE 500NX-HE
AE 500NX-1kV
AE 1000NX
Continuous Output Power
35 kW
50 kW
75 kW
100 kW
249.5 kW
260 kW
500 kW
250 kW
333 kW
500 kW
500 kW
500 kW
1000 kW
Weighted CEC Efficiency
95.5% (208 V)
96.0% (480 V)
95.5% (600 V)
96.0% (208 V)
96.0% (480 V)
96.0% (600 V)
95.5% (208 V)
95.5% (480 V)
96.0% (600 V)
95.5% (208 V)
96.0% (480 V)
96.0% (600 V)
96.5% (480 V)
96.5% (600 V)
97.0%
97.0%
97.5%
97.5%
97.5%
97.5%
97.5% (preliminary)
Peak Efficiency
96.2% (208 V)
97.0% (480 V)
96.4% (600 V)
96.7% (208 V)
97.2% (480 V)
96.6% (600 V)
96.1% (208 V)
96.6% (480 V)
96.5% (600 V)
96.4% (208 V)
97.1% (480 V)
96.4% (600 V)
97.7%
97.7%
97.8%
98.1%
98.3%
98.6%
98.7%
98.0%
98% (preliminary)
DC Max Input Voltage
600 VDC
600 VDC
600 VDC
600 VDC
600 VDC
600 VDC
600 VDC
± 600 VDC
± 600 VDC
± 600 VDC
± 600 VDC
1000 VDC
± 1000 VDC
DC Voltage Operating Range
295 to 595 VDC
295 to 595 VDC
295 to 595 VDC
295 to 595 VDC
295 to 595 VDC
295 to 595 VDC
310 to 595 VDC
± 330 to ± 600 VDC
± 330 to ± 600 VDC
± 330 to ± 600 VDC
± 330 to ± 600 VDC
600 to 1000 VDC
(± 300 to ± 500 VDC)
± 550 to ± 1000 VDC
DC Max Operating
Input Current
125 A
178 A
267 A
356 A
890 A
925 A
1600 A
375 A Imp, self limiting in
operation
500 A Imp, self limiting in
operation
750 A Imp, self limiting in
operation
750 A Imp, self limiting in
operation
850 A Imp, self limiting in operation
956 ADC Imp maximum, self
limiting in operation
AC Nominal Voltage
208 VAC
480 VAC
600 VAC
208 VAC
480 VAC
600 VAC
208 VAC
480 VAC
600 VAC
208 VAC
480 VAC
600 VAC
480 VAC
600 VAC
480 VAC
480 VAC
480 VAC
480 VAC
480 VAC
480 VAC
420 VAC
800 VAC ± 10%
Phase Supply
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
Grid Frequency
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
AC Max Output Current
100 A (208 V)
43 A (480 V)
35 A (600 V)
141 A (208 V)
61 A (480 V)
49 A (600 V)
208 A (208 V)
91 A (480 V)
72 A (600 V)
278 A (208 V)
120 A (480 V)
96 A (600 V)
304 A (480 V)
243 A (600 V)
316 A
608 A
334 A (field adjustable)
445 A (field adjustable)
667 A (field adjustable)
667 A (field adjustable)
700 A
800 A
Inverter Direct
Data Monitoring
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Outdoor-Rated Enclosure
NEMA 4
NEMA 4
NEMA 4
NEMA 4
NEMA 4
NEMA 4
NEMA 4
NEMA 3R with sealed
electronics cabinet
NEMA 3R with sealed
electronics cabinet
NEMA 3R with sealed
electronics cabinet
NEMA 3R with sealed electronics
cabinet
NEMA 3R with sealed electronics
cabinet
NEMA 3R with sealed electronics
cabinet
Dimensions with Integrated
Disconnect (H x W x D )
67 x 48.8 x 29.5 in
(170 x 124 x 75 cm)
73.6 x 48.8 x 34.5 in
(187 x 124 x 88 cm)
91.6 x 65.6 x 35.0 in
(233 x 167 x 89 cm)
91.6 x 65.6 x 35.0 in
(233 x 167 x 89 cm)
93.0 x 104.0 x 41.4 in
(236 x 264 x 105 cm)
93.0 x 104.0 x 41.4 in
(236 x 264 x 105 cm)
99.2 x 119.8 x 48.8 in
(251.8 x 304.2 x 124 cm)
81.2 x 73.3 x 33.9 in
(206.4 x 188.2 x 86.2 cm)
81.2 x 73.3 x 33.9 in
(206.4 x 188.2 x 86.2 cm)
83.0 x 89.4 x 39.8 in
(210.8 x 227 x 202.6 cm)
83.0 x 89.4 x 39.8 in
(210.8 x 227 x 202.6 cm)
83.0 x 128.1 x 41.3 in
(210.8 x 325.4 x 104.9 cm)
90.0 x 174.0 x 41.6 in
(229 x 442 x 106 cm)
Standard Warranty
10 Year
10 Year
10 Year
10 Year
10 Year
10 Year
10 Year
5 Year
5 Year
5 Year
5 Year
5 Year
5 years
20 Year Extended Warranty
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Sub-Combiner
Optional (fuse)
Optional (fuse)
Optional (fuse)
Optional (fuse)
Optional (fuse or breaker)
Optional (fuse or breaker)
Optional (breakers)
–
–
Optional
Optional
Optional
–
Installation Mounting Type
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Pad or skid-mounted
Unit Weight
1200 lb (544 kg)
1500 lb (680 kg)
2750 lb (1247 kg)
3000 lb (1361 kg)
5000 lb (2268 kg)
5000 lb (2268 kg)
8750 lb (3969 kg)
2045 lb (927.5 kg)
2045 lb (927.5 kg)
3760 lb (1705.5 kg)
3760 lb (1705.5 kg)
3600 lb (1633 kg)
5300 lb (2404 kg)
Cooling System
Forced convection
Forced convection
Forced convection
Forced convection
Forced convection
Forced convection
Forced Convection
Combo air and liquid (selfcontained system)
Combo air and liquid
(self-contained system)
Combo air and liquid
(self-contained system)
Combo air and liquid
(self-contained system)
Combo air and liquid
(self-contained system)
Combo air and liquid
(self contained system)
Operating Temperature Range
-22 °F to 122 °F
(-30 °C to 50 °C)
-22 °F to 122 °F
(-30 °C to 50 °C)
-22 °F to 122 °F
(-30 °C to 50 °C)
-22 °F to 122 °F
(-30 °C to 50 °C)
-22 °F to 122 °F
(-30 °C to 50 °C)
-22 °F to 122 °F
(-30 °C to 50 °C)
-22 °F to 131 °F
(-30 °C to 55 °C)
-4 °F to 122 °F
(-20 °C to 50 °C)
-4 °F to 122 °F
(-20 °C to 50 °C)
-4 °F to 122 °F
(-20 °C to 50 °C)
Cold weather option
to -31 °F (-35 °C)
-4 °F to 122 °F
(-20 °C to 50 °C)
Cold weather option
to -31 °F (-35 °C)
-4 °F to 122 °F
(-20 °C to 50 °C)
-4 °F to 122 °F
(-20 °C to 50 °C)
Storage Temperature Range
-40 ªF to 140 ªF
(-40 ªC to 60 ªC)
-40 ªF to 140 ªF
(-40 ªC to 60 ªC)
-40 ªF to 140 ªF
(-40 ªC to 60 ªC)
-40 ªF to 140 ªF
(-40 ªC to 60 ªC)
-40 ªF to 140 ªF
(-40 ªC to 60 ªC)
-40 ªF to 140 ªF
(-40 ªC to 60 ªC)
-40 ªF to 140 ªF
(-40 ªC to 60 ªC)
-22 ªF to 158 ªF
(-30 ªC to 70 ªC)
-2 2ªF to 158 ªF
(-30 ªC to 70 ªC)
-22 ªF to 158 ªF
(-30 ªC to 70 ªC)
-22 ªF to 158 ªF
(-30 ªC to 70 ªC)
-22 ªF to 158 ªF
(-30 °C to 70 °C)
-22 °F to 158 °F
(-30 °C to 70 °C)
Compliance
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741
IEEE 1547
UL 1741 †
Pending UL 1741
98.0%
† UL 1741-2010, though not all
utility interactive controls are
included in the listing.
AE Solar Energy Services
Leverage AE’s decades of worldwide service experience to ensure optimal LCOE performance for the next 20+ years.
Proven Performance
World Class Inverter Support
PV System Lifecycle Services
Decades supporting mission-critical components in
semiconductor, solar, and flat panel display industries
Precise, scheduled maintenance and advanced
service programs for higher system performance
Whole-site O&M agreements to help lower LCOE
• Helpful and responsive technical phone support
• Global footprint
• Dedicated AE Staff
• Proven MTTR Performance
•SafeGuard ®
Ensure inverter reliability through product life
•SafeGuard ® Plus
Ensure higher level of service for maximum inverter uptime
Uptime guarantees and warranties from 5-20 years
SM
•SiteGuard ® O&M
Rely on one source to simplify site operations
• Performance Optimization
• System Design Expertise
• Commissioning Support
AE Solar Energy products built in
Ontario meet the requirement for
local content by the Ontario
government's feed-in-tariff (FiT)
program under the Green Energy Act.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Contact Advanced Energy for specifications in your region.
AE Solar Energy
115 Nicholson Lane
San Jose, CA 95134
877.312.3832
www.advanced-energy.com/solarenergy
sales.support@aei.com
invertersupport@aei.com
Please see www.advanced-energy.com
for worldwide contact information
© Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 2013
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
ENG-ProductPoster-200-07 6/13
PowerStation™, SafeGuard ® and SiteGuard ® are U.S.
trademarks of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
SafeGuard ® Plus is a U.S. service mark of Advanced Energy
Industries, Inc.
STRING Inverters
Product Name
AE 3TL-12kW
about ae solar energy
integrated solutions
AE 3TL-16kW
AE 3TL-20kW
AE 3TL-24kW
AE PowerStation™ TX*
AE PowerStation™ NX*
AE Solar Energy - An Industry Leader You Can Bank On
For over 30 years, AESE has delivered outstanding power conversion products and a
Continuous Output Power
12 kW
16 kW
20 kW
23.2 kW
TX: Configurable up to 1040 kW
NX: Configurable up to 2 MW
Weighted CEC Efficiency
97.5%
97.5%
97.5%
98.0%
Up to 97.0%, excluding MV transformer
97.5%, excluding MV transformer
projects, maximize their financial return, and grow their businesses. With our rich
Peak Efficiency
98.2%
98.2%
98.2%
98.2%
Up to 97.8%, excluding MV transformer
Up to 98.6%, excluding MV transformer
heritage of leadership in inverter technology, we’re deeply rooted in the international
DC Max Input Voltage
500 V
500 V
500 V
500 V
600 VDC
± 600 VDC / 1000 VDC
DC Voltage Operating Range
125 to 450 VDC
125 to 450 VDC
125 to 450 VDC
125 to 450 VDC
295 to 595 VDC
± 330 to ± 600 VDC
DC Max Operating
Input Current
2 X 27.5 A
2 X 33 A
2 X 37.5 A
2 X 40 A
295 / 310 to 595 VDC
See inverter information
AC Nominal Voltage
480 V
480 V
480 V
480 V
Up to 38 kV
Up to 38 kV
Phase Supply
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
3Φ
Grid Frequency
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
AC Max Output Current
14.5 A
19.35 A
24.1 A
27.9 A
47 A @ 12.47 kV
51 A @ 12.47 kV
Inverter Direct
Data Monitoring
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
NEMA 4
NEMA 3R with sealed
electronics cabinet
- SafeGuard® PM Services
• BALANCE OF SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
Outdoor-Rated Enclosure
solutions oriented approach for our customers, enabling them to secure more solar
solar community and combine extensive industry-wide expertise with in-depth local
knowledge to provide efficient and effective solutions – backed up by outstanding
support and consulting services.
Whatever size and project requirement, we've got the inverter and energy
management solution you need:
• AE TL STRING INVERTERS
- Transformerless three-phase string inverters
• AE TX INVERTERS
- Transformer based central inverters
• AE NX INVERTERS
- Transformerless bipolar inverters
• AE SOLAR ENERGY SERVICES
- Installation and PV system commissioning
NEMA 3R/4
NEMA 3R/4
NEMA 3R/4
NEMA 3R/4
- SiteGuard® O&M Services
Dimensions with Integrated
Disconnect (H x W x D )
35 X 21 X 11 in
(895 x 535 x 280 mm)
35 X 21 X 11 in
(895 x 535 x 280 mm)
35 X 21 X 11 in
(895 x 535 x 280 mm)
35 X 21 X 11 in
(895 x 535 x 280 mm)
119 x 368 x 148 in
(302 x 934 x 376 cm)
Open Station:
91 x 282 x 137 in
(231.1 x 716.3 x 348 cm)
Standard Warranty
5 Year
5 Year
5 Year
5 Year
PowerStation TX: 1 year
Inverter: 10 year
PowerStation NX: 1 year
Inverter: 5 year
- Combiner level PV Tie (CPT)
20 Year Extended Warranty
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
- Turn-key PowerStation Solutions
Sub-Combiner Fusing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Optional
Optional
• ADVANCED UTILITY CONTROLS
Installation Mounting Type
Wall or Pole Mount
Wall or Pole Mount
Wall or Pole Mount
Wall or Pole Mount
Pad or pier-mounted
Pad or pier-mounted
Open 1 MW PowerStation:
Approx. 41,000 lb (18,600 kg)
Open 2 MW PowerStation:
Approx. 48,000 lb (21,772 kg)
Enclosed 1 MW PowerStation:
Approx. 47,000 lb (21,318 kg)
Enclosed 2 MW PowerStation:
Approx. 57,000 lb (25,854 kg)
Unit Weight
108 lb (49 kg)
108 lb (49 kg)
108 lb (49 kg)
108 lb (49 kg)
- Inverter Integrated subcombiners, DC breakers, subarray monitoring and
AC/DC switchgear cabinets
- Remote PV Tie (RPT)
- Utility Interactive Controls
Monitoring Solutions
• Inverter Direct Data Monitoring
• Premium Integrated Data Monitoring
Cooling System
Passive
Passive
Passive
Passive
Forced convection
–
Operating Temperature Range
-13 °F to 131 °F
(-25 °C to 55 °C)
-13 °F to 131 °F
(-25 °C to 55 °C)
-13 °F to 131 °F
(-25 °C to 55 °C)
-13 °F to 131 °F
(-25 °C to 55 °C)
-22 °F to 131 °F
(-30 °C to 55 °C)
-4 °F to 122 °F
(-20 °C to 50 °C)
Cold weather option to -31 °F
(-35 °C)
Storage Temperature Range
-13 °F to 158 °F
(-25 °C to 70 °C)
-13 °F to 158 °F
(-25 °C to 70 °C)
-13 °F to 158 °F
(-25 °C to 70 °C)
-13 °F to 158 °F
(-25 °C to 70 °C)
-40 ªF to 140 ªF
(-40 °C to 60 °C)
-22 ªF to 158 ªF
(-30 °C to 70 °C)
Compliance
UL 1741
UL 1741
UL 1741
UL 1741
Refer to equipment specs for individual component
compliance
Refer to equipment specs for individual component
compliance
*PowerStations are custom configurable. Contact AE Sales to verify specifications.
AE Solar Energy Services
Leverage AE’s decades of worldwide service experience to ensure optimal LCOE performance for the next 20+ years.
Proven Performance
World Class Inverter Support
PV System Lifecycle Services
Decades supporting mission-critical components in
semiconductor, solar, and flat panel display industries
Precise, scheduled maintenance and advanced
service programs for higher system performance
Whole-site O&M agreements to help lower LCOE
• Helpful and responsive technical phone support
• Global footprint
• Dedicated AE Staff
• Proven MTTR Performance
•SafeGuard ®
Ensure inverter reliability through product life
•SafeGuard ® Plus
Ensure higher level of service for maximum inverter uptime
Uptime guarantees and warranties from 5-20 years
SM
•SiteGuard ® O&M
Rely on one source to simplify site operations
• Performance Optimization
• System Design Expertise
• Commissioning Support
AE Solar Energy products built in
Ontario meet the requirement for
local content by the Ontario
government's feed-in-tariff (FiT)
program under the Green Energy Act.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Contact Advanced Energy for specifications in your region.
AE Solar Energy
115 Nicholson Lane
San Jose, CA 95134
877.312.3832
www.advanced-energy.com/solarenergy
sales.support@aei.com
invertersupport@aei.com
Please see www.advanced-energy.com
for worldwide contact information
© Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 2013
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
ENG-ProductPoster-200-07 6/13
PowerStation™, SafeGuard ® and SiteGuard ® are U.S.
trademarks of Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
SafeGuard ® Plus is a U.S. service mark of Advanced Energy
Industries, Inc.