PAE Ltd is the authorized distributor of Xantrex range of solar photovoltaic application power electronics from Schneider Electric in India.

 

ABOUT SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

 

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management. It has 15.8b sales in 2009 and has 100,000 employees in over 100 countries, in offices and 12 Global manufacturing Plants. The Indian arm has a strong force of over 6,500 employees, 6 distribution centres, 2 Global R&D centres and is well known for its unique vision, progressive management and above all, it’s exemplary Quality.The World famed Xantrex photovoltaic power electronics is now owned by Schneider Electric.


PRODUCT RANGE

A) Grid Tie – single phase GT Inverters

Description:

GT Series Grid Tie Solar Inverter is a high performance inverter that makes utility interactive installations easier and more cost effective. The Schneider Electric/Xantrex GT Series high performance PV string inverters offer high efficiency, lower installed cost, improved aesthetics and high reliability. The GT Series Inverters are high quality products that offer the best price/performance ratio on the market.           

Product Features

 High efficiency and outstanding energy harvest in a small modular design

 Ease of installation to save time and money

 Included mounting back plate

 Included communication ports

 Included LCD display with back-light for 24 hour display     

 Convection cooled - no fans that can fail

 Light enough for one person to install

 Is compatible with other GT Series models to customize the inverters to the array

Available models: GT2.8SP (2.8kw), GT3.8SP (3.8kw), GT5.0SP (5.0kw)

 

B)     Grid Tie – three phase GT Inverters 

B.1) GT30E Grid Tie Solar Inverters - Three phase - 50 Hz Models

The new compact three-phase solar inverter is designed for grid-connected PV installations, the GT30E is a 30kW three-phase inverter that meets all applicable European and will be applicable for Indian directives.

Description

More than 250.000 customers around the world rely on Xantrex inverters and system components to bring them electricity every day. During the past decade our technology has generated more than 3000 megawatts of power conversion capacity. 

The new three-phase Xantrex GT30E Grid Tie Solar Inverter is a 30 kW high-performance 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. 

High-efficiency isolated HF design

 One of the highest efficiencies in the 30 kW class

 Reliable, safe electrical isolation

 Rapid Maximum Power Point Tracking 

Designed to maximize the return on investment

 Superior PV energy harvest

 Simplified, fast installation

 Excellent thermal performance 

Engineered for compatibility with thin-film technology

 Wide input voltage range

 Isolated high-frequency design

 Flexible array sizing and module selection 

Lightweight

 Lowest weight in its class at 80 kg

 Easy wall mounting

 Simplified operation and transportation

 Installation in any location

Compact design

 Smallest enclosure size in its class

 Space-saving installation

 Multiple inverters are easily paralleled for large PV power plants 

Local service network

 Reliable customer service

 Telephone hotline

 Installation, commissioning and product training 

Manufactured in Germany

 

B.2) GT100E Grid Tie Solar Inverter - Three phase - 50 Hz Models

Designed for grid-connected PV installations, the GT100E is a 100kW three-phase inverter that meets all applicable CE requirements, is approved by the TÜV Rheinland and fullfills the Royal Decree RD1663/2000

Description

The Xantrex GT100E 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. To minimize power losses during the conversion process, the inverter’s switching technology uses insulated gate bi-polar
transistors. Multiple inverters can be paralleled for large power installations. Designed for European and Asian PV installations, the GT100E meets all applicable CE requirements, is approved by the TÜV Rheinland and fullfills the Royal Decree RD 1663/2000.

Features

 Digital Signal Processor (DSP) based controls with self-diagnostics and LCD for display of operating status.

 Inverter shut off and disconnects.

 Over- and under-voltage and frequency protection, shutting down the inverter.

 Anti-islanding protection - prevents back-feeding inverter-generated power to the grid  in the event of a utility outage.

 User definable power tracking allows the user to match the inverter to the array, as well as to adjust delay periods to customize system shutdown sequences.

 Graphical user interface software for real time communications, monitoring, and control

Options

 Remote monitoring via telephone modem

 Faults notification via modem

 Data acquisition and logging

 Warranty extension up to 20 years

 Performance warranty contract

Other available models: GT250E, GT500E, GT630E

 

C) Grid Tie Inverters with Battery Backup: XW Hybrid Inverter/Chargers 

Description

Designed for off-grid and back-up power applications, the XW can operate with generators and renewable energy sources to provide reliable power every time. The XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger is a true sine wave inverter/charger that incorporates a DC to AC inverter, a battery charger, and an AC auto-transfer switch.

Product Features

 True sine wave output

 Single phase (230Vac) and three phase (400/230Vac) configurations possible

 Dual AC inputs

 Several units can be connected in parallel.(upto 18kw, single phase and 36kw three phase)

 XanBus – enabled network communication

 Unprecedented surge capacity

 Efficient, power factor corrected, high-current, multistage battery charging

 Available models: XW4024-230-50 (4kw), XW4548-230-50 (4.5kw), XW6048-230-50 (6kw)

 

C)  Off Grid or battery based Trace series Inverter/Chargers 

Description 

The Trace 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. It can also be used in conjunction with a generator or any renewable energy source in an off-grid application.

Product Features 

 New digital display shows kilowatts (kW) when inverting and amps (A) when charging, plus incorporates a robust ON/OFF membrane switch and status indicators

 New power factor corrected (PFC) charging, combined with a more sophisticated multi-stage battery charging algorithm, reduces electricity draw and generator run-time

 Simplified controls with a snap-on cover that protects settings from being accidentally changed

 High surge capacity starts more difficult loads and handles overload conditions reliably

 Durable powder coated, corrosion resistant steel chassis

Available models: TR1512-230-50 (1.5kva), TR1524-230-50 (1.5kva), TR2424-230-50 (2.4kva)

 

D)  Solar (PWM) Charge controllers - C series 

Description

The C Series, including the C12, C35, C40 and C60, is the benchmark of our charge controller lineup. The C35 and C60 is field configurable for 12 and 24 VDC operations. The C40 may be configured for 12, 24, or 48 VDC operations. All can be used as a charge, diversion, or load controller and come with a standard multi-color charge status LED.  

All of these fully solid state, microprocessor-driven controllers are UL and cUL listed. Whatever the charging source, a C Series controller is sure to meet your DC controller needs.

Product Features 

 Ensures your batteries are always charged

 Silent, pulse width modulated microprocessor control (maximizing battery life)

 Field adjustable voltage and battery set points

 Electronic protection against short-circuit, overload, over temperature and reverse polarity conditions.

Available models: C12, C35, C40 and C60 

 

E)   Solar MPPT Charge Controller: XW MMPT

Description: 

The XW Solar Charge Controller (XW SCC) 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 SCC regulates battery voltage and output current based on the amount of energy available from the PV array and state-of-charge of the battery.
The XW SCC can be used with 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60-volt DC battery systems. The XW Solar Charge Controller can be installed (in single or multi-unit configurations) with Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger(s) or can be used in other solar energy systems where a solar charge controller is needed.
The XW SCC incorporates a dynamic Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm designed to maximize energy harvest from the PV array. The MPPT constantly adjusts the operating points of the array to ensure it stays on the maximum power point. It does not stop energy harvest to sweep the array like some other competing products. This feature is beneficial all sunlight conditions, especially
in areas with fast moving cloud cover and quickly changing solar conditions.

Product Features

 Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) delivers maximum available power from PV array to battery bank

 Integrated PV ground-fault protection

 Ultra-reliable, convection-cooled design does not require a cooling fan − large, aluminum, die-cast heat-sink allows full output current up to 45°C without thermal derating

 Two-line, 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD) and four buttons for configuration and system monitoring

 Input over-voltage and under-voltage protection, output over-current protection, and backfeed (reverse current) protection (warning and fault messages appear on LCD when unit shuts down as a protective measure)

 Over-temperature protection and power derating when output power and ambient temperature are high

 Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) included − automatically provides temperature compensated battery charging

 Five-year warranty

 Current output rating 60A     

 

F)  XW Accessories

i) XW System Control Panel 

Description 

The XW System Control Panel features a graphical, backlit LCD display that provides system configuration and diagnostic information. It gives a single point of control to setup and monitor an entire system, which may consist of multiple XW Inverter/Chargers, XW Solar Charge Controllers and other components.
The XW System Control Panel can be flush-mounted or surface-mounted. Mounting brackets are provided for each. 

Product Features 

 Compatibility – connects to additional Xanbus™-enabled XW System devices without requiring additional hubs, control cards, or other device-specific control panels

 Internal clock – keeps time for the entire system

 Audible alarm – when enabled, alerts users when a fault condition arises

 Low power consumption – automatically turns off backlight after a period of inactivity

 Non-volatile memory – preserves System Control Panel settings if network power is interrupted or network communication is disrupted

 Graphical 128 x 64 pixel, backlit LCD screen

 Large, tactile keypad buttons

 Intuitive onscreen menu system (basic and advanced)

 Xanbus™-enabled     

                              

ii)   XW Automatic Generator Start 

Description 

The Xantrex XW Auto Generator Start (XW AGS) will automatically activate a generator to provide an XW Series Hybrid Inverter/Charger with power to recharge a depleted battery bank or provide additional power for heavy loads. The XW AGS will also start the generator to assist the system’s inverter/charger(s) when output power demands are high. 

The XW AGS can be customized to suit each user’s preferences. The user can define whether the generator should be activated by low-battery voltage, state-of-charge, thermostat operation, or load on the inverter(s). A quiet-time setting prevents the generator from starting at inconvenient times.  

Product Features 

 Compatibility – the XW AGS connects to other Xanbus™-enabled XW System devices without requiring additional hubs, control cards, or other device-specific control panels

 Works with AC or DC generators with either two-wire or three-wire start controls

 Configurability – comprehensive customizable triggers based on low-battery voltage, change in charging state, high inverter load, thermostat signals, planned exercise periods, max run-time, and quiet-time settings

 Non-volatile memory – preserves XW AGS settings even if the network power is interrupted or network communication is disrupted 

Note: The XW AGS requires an XW System Control Panel (XW SCP) for configuration and monitoring.

 LED display showing at-a-glance status

 20-contact generator connector and three built-in relays support 13 preset generator configurations

 Built-in emergency shutdown

 Xanbus™-enabled

 Interfaces with XW Hybrid Inverter/Chargers, XW Solar Charge Controllers, and XW System Control Panel                                                          

 

Contact us      :      solarsales@paeltd.com