Chapter 2. Product Overview; Overview Of The Ae 3Tl Three-Phase Inverter; General Description - Advanced Energy AE 3TL 600 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Product Overview
OVERVIEW OF THE AE 3TL THREE-PHASE
INVERTER
The Advanced Energy AE 3TL three-phase inverter converts direct current (DC)
power generated by a PV panel into alternating current (AC) compatible with the
local electrical distribution network (also called the public utility or the grid system).
The grid-tied, three-phase AE 3TL inverter is designed with a transformerless
topology. Therefore, this inverter may not be compatible for use with PV modules
that require a negative or positive polarity relative to ground. Contact the supplier
before using this inverter for these applications.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The AE 3TL three-phase inverter contains everything needed to convert the DC
energy generated by the PV array(s) into AC energy for the utility grid.
• Maximum CEC efficiency:
◦ 97.5% for AE 3TL-12kW, AE 3TL-16kW, AE 3TL-20kW
◦ 98.0% for AE 3TL-23kW
• Peak efficiency is 98.2%
• Transformerless design
• Options for 600 V and 1000 V projects
• Wide DC voltage operating range:
◦ 600 series is 125 V to 450 V
◦ 1000 series is 250 V to 900 V
• Connection box for wiring
• Integrated DC disconnect switch
• NEMA 4 electronics enclosure, NEMA 3R connection enclosure
• Finger-safe fuses
• Modbus communication
• Convection cooling with an internal temperature monitoring system to protect
the inverter from exceeding the permissible ambient temperature
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