SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US

The ideal inverter for large scale PV power systems

The new Sunny Central 500HE-US couples to an external medium voltage transformer to accomodate long distance power feeds to distribution substations and delivers the highest efficiency available for large PV inverters. An updated user interface features a large LCD that provides a graphical view of the daily plant production as well as the status of the inverter and the utility grid. With the optional Sunny WebBox, users can now choose from either RS485 or Ethernet based communications. Designed for easy installation, operation and performance monitoring, the new SC 500HE-US is the ideal choice for your large scale PV project.

  • 98% CEC efficiency*
  • Couples to medium voltage external transformer
  • Graphical LCD interface
  • Sunny WebBox, Modbus® & OPC compatible
  • Optional combiner boxes with string monitoring
  • Optional DC & AC disconnects
  • UL 1741 / IEEE-1547 certified**

 

*Preliminary data     **Pending

  Sunny Central 500HE-US
Inverter Technology True sine wave, high frequency PWM
AC Power Output 500 kW
AC Voltage 200 V (range 180 – 220 V)
AC Frequency 60 Hz
Current THD < 5%
Power Factor at Nominal Power > 0.99
AC Output Current Limit 1470 A at 200 V
DC Input Voltage Range 300 – 600 VDC
MPP Tracking 330 – 600 VDC
PV Start Voltage (Configurable from 300 – 600 VDC) 300 VDC
Maximum DC Current 1600 ADC
Peak Efficiency 98.6% (Preliminary data)
CEC Weighted Efficiency 98.0% (Preliminary data)
Power Consumption <110 W Standby, <1600 W with fans
Ambient Operating Temperature -13 to 113 °F at full power output up to 122 °F at reduced power
Cooling Variable-speed forced air (temperature controlled)
Enclosure NEMA 3R
Dimensions: W x H x D in inches 98 x 90 x 35
Weight 3970 lbs
Certification UL 1741, IEEE-1547 (Pending)

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Data sheet


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SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US - The ideal inverter for large scale PV power systems
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-DUS100629
Version number: 2.9


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Monitoring Solutions - Accurate revenue grade metering & data communication
Type: Data sheet
Language: English (US)
Document number: POWERMEAS-HUS093016
Version number: 1.6
User Manual


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SUNNY CENTRAL 250U / 500U / 500HE-US - User Manual
Type: User Manual
Language: English (US)
Document number: SCUS-BUS094812
Version number: 1.2
Installation Guide


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SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US - Installation Guide
Type: Installation Guide
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HEUS-IUS093110
Version number: 1.0
Technical information


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Installation requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-Auf-UUS093912
Version number: 1.2


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Transformer Requirements for SUNNY CENTRAL 500HE-US
Type: Technical information
Language: English (US)
Document number: SC500HE-US-Tra-UUS100312
Version number: 1.2
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