STRING INVERTERS

Product Name

Continuous Output Power

Weighted CEC Efficiency

Peak Efficiency

TRANSFORMER-BASED CENTRAL INVERTERS

TRANSFORMERLESS CENTRAL INVERTERS

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS

AE 3TL-12 kW

AE 3TL-16 kW

AE 3TL-20 kW

AE 3TL-23 kW

AE 100TX

AE 250TX

AE 260TX

AE 500TX

AE 250NX

AE 333NX

AE 500NX

AE 500NX-HE

AE 500NX-1kV

AE 1000NX

AE PowerStation TX*

AE PowerStation NX*

12 kW

16 kW

20 kW

23.2 kW

100 kW

249.5 kW

260 kW

500 kW

250 kW

333 kW

500 kW

500 kW

500 kW

1000 kW

TX: Configurable up to 2 MW

NX: Configurable up to 2 MW

98.0%

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%

98.0%

Up to 97.0%, excluding MV
transformer

Up to 98.0%, excluding MV
transformer

98.2%

96.4% (208 V)
97.1% (480 V)
96.4% (600 V)

97.7%

98.1%

Up to 97.8%, excluding MV
transformer

Up to 98.7%, excluding MV
transformer

97.5%

97.5%

98.2%

97.5%

98.2%

98.2%

98.0%

97.7%

97.8%

98.1%

98.3%

98.6%

98.7%

98.2%

500 V

1000 V

500 V

1000 V

500 V

1000 V

500 V

1000 V

600 VDC

600 VDC

600 VDC

600 VDC

600 VDC

600 VDC

600 VDC

600 VDC

1000 VDC

1000 VDC

600 VDC

600 VDC 1000 VDC

DC Voltage Operating Range

125 to 450 VDC

250 to 900 VDC

125 to 450 VDC

250 to 900 VDC

125 to 450 VDC

250 to 900 VDC

125 to 450 VDC

250 to 900 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

550 to 1000 VDC

See inverter information

See inverter information

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 A Imp maximum, selflimiting in operation

See inverter information

See inverter information

AC Nominal Voltage

AE
An Industry Leader You Can Bank On
For over 30 years, AE has delivered outstanding power conversion products and a solutions
oriented approach for our customers, enabling them to secure more solar projects, maximize

DC Max Input Voltage

DC Max Operating
Input Current

ABOUT AE

their financial return, and grow their businesses. With our rich heritage of leadership in inverter
technology, were deeply rooted in the international solar community and combine extensive
industry-wide expertise with in-depth local knowledge to provide efficient and effective solutions
backed by outstanding support and consulting services.

2 X 27.5 A

27.5 A

2 X 33 A

33 A

2 X 37.5 A

37.5 A

2 X 40 A

40 A

356 A

890 A

925 A

208 VAC
480 VAC
600 VAC

480 VAC
600 VAC

480 VAC

Whatever size and project requirement, we've got the inverter and energy management solution
you need:
AE TL STRING INVERTERS

480 V (208 VAC kit optional)

480 V (208 VAC kit optional)

480 V (208 VAC kit optional)

480 V (208 VAC kit optional)

480 VAC

480 VAC

480 VAC

480 VAC

480 VAC

420 VAC

800 VAC 10%

Up to 35 kV

Up to 35 kV

Transformerless three-phase string inverters

AE TX INVERTERS

Phase Supply

3+N

3+N

3+N

3+N

Transformer based central inverters

Grid Frequency

60 Hz

60 Hz

60 H

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

AE NX INVERTERS

27.9 A

278 A (208 V)
120 A (480 V)
96 A (600 V)

304 A (480 V)
243 A (600 V)

316 A

AC Max Output Current

Transformerless bipolar inverters

14.5 A

19.3 A

24.1 A

608 A

334 A (field adjustable)

445 A (field adjustable)

667 A (field adjustable)

667 A (field adjustable)

700 A

800 A

47 A at 12.47 kV

51 A at 12.47 kV

AE SOLAR ENERGY SERVICES

Installation and PV system commissioning
SafeGuard PM services

Inverter Direct
Data Monitoring

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Outdoor-Rated Enclosure

NEMA 3R/4

NEMA 3R/4

NEMA 3R/4

NEMA 3R/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 - Cooling Cabinet

NEMA 4 - AC, DC, and Electronics
Cabinet

NEMA 4

NEMA 3R with sealed

electronics cabinet

Inverter integrated subcombiners, DC breakers,

Open Station: 103 x 372 x 144 in

(261 x 945 x 348 cm) (Approximate,
based on 2 MW 1000NX design)

Combiner level PV tie (CPT)

SiteGuard O&M services

BALANCE OF SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
sub-array monitoring, and AC/DC switchgear cabinets

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)

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)

Open Station: 119 x 368 x 148 in

(302 x 934 x 376 cm) (Approximate,
based on 1 MW design)

Standard Warranty

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

10 Year

10 Year

10 Year

10 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

PowerStation TX: 1 Year

Inverter: 10 Year

PowerStation NX: 1 Year

Inverter: 5 Year

20 Year Extended Warranty

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional for inverter only

Optional for inverter only

Sub-Combiner Fusing

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Optional (fuse)

Optional (fuse or breaker)

Optional (fuse or breaker)

Optional (breakers)

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Installation Mounting Type

Wall or pole-mounted

Wall or pole-mounted

Wall or pole-mounted

Wall or pole-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 pier-mounted

Pad or pier-mounted

Monitoring Solutions

Open 1 MW PowerStation:
Approx. 41,000 lb (18,600 kg)

Open 2 MW PowerStation:
Approx. 41,500 lb (18,824 kg)

Inverter direct data monitoring

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)

Cooling System

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

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)

Forced convection

Combo air and liquid

(self-contained system)

Operating Temperature Range

-13F to 131F
(-25C to 55C)

-13F to 131F
(-25C to 55C)

-13F to 131F
(-25C to 55C)

-13F to 131F
(-25C to 55C)

-22F to 122F
(-30C to 50C)

-22F to 122F
(-30C to 50C)

-22F to 122F
(-30C to 50C)

-22F to 131F
(-30C to 55C)

-4F to 122F
(-20C to 50C)

-4F to 122F
(-20C to 50C)

-4F to 122F
(-20C to 50C)
Cold weather option
to -31F (-35C)

-4F to 122F
(-20C to 50C)
Cold weather option
to -31F (-35C)

-4F to 122F
(-20C to 50C)

-4F to 122F
(-20C to 50C)

-22F up to 131F
(-30C up to 55C)

-4F to 122F
(-20C to 50C)
Cold weather option to -31F
(-35C)

Storage Temperature Range

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-40F to 140F
(-40C to 60C)

-40F to 140F
(-40C to 60C)

-40F to 140F
(-40C to 60C)

-40F to 140F
(-40C to 60C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-2 2F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

-40F to 131F
(-40C to 55C)

-22F to 158F
(-30C to 70C)

Compliance

UL 1741, 1699B, IEEE 1547, CSA

C22.2, FCC Part 15 Class A and B

UL 1741, 1699B, IEEE 1547, CSA

C22.2, FCC Part 15 Class A and B

UL 1741, 1699B, IEEE 1547, CSA

C22.2, FCC Part 15 Class A and B

UL 1741, 1699B, IEEE 1547, CSA

C22.2, FCC Part 15 Class A and B

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

UL 1741-2010
IEEE 1547-2003

Refer to equipment specs for

individual component compliance.

Refer to equipment specs for

individual component compliance.

108 lb (49 kg)

108 lb (49 kg)

108 lb (49 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)

5450 lb (2472 kg)

Remote PV tie (RPT)

Turn-key PowerStation solutions
ADVANCED UTILITY CONTROLS
Real and reactive power control
Voltage and frequency ride through options

Premium integrated data monitoring

UL 1741-2010, though not all utility interactive controls are included in the listing. * All PowerStations are engineered to order. Contact AE for further information on features and options.

AE Services
Leverage AEs decades of worldwide service experience to ensure optimal LCOE performance for the next 20+ years.

Proven Performance
Decades supporting mission-critical components
in semiconductor, solar, and flat panel display
industries
Helpful and responsive technical phone support
Global footprint
Dedicated AE staff
Proven MTTR performance

World-Class Inverter Support

Precise, scheduled maintenance and advanced

service programs for higher system performance
SafeGuard
Ensure inverter reliability through product life.
SafeGuard Plus

SM

Ensure higher level of service for maximum inverter uptime.

Uptime guarantees and warranties from 5 to 20 years

PV System Lifecycle Services

Whole-site O&M agreements to help lower

LCOE
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.

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

1625 Sharp Point Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
800.446.9167
www.advanced-energy.com
sales.support@aei.com
invertersupport@aei.com
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 2014
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
ENG-ProductPoster-200-09 4.14
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.

NORTH AMERICAN

SINGLE-PHASE STRING INVERTERS

CENTRAL
INVERTER

THREE-PHASE STRING INVERTERS

AE 1TL-1.8 kW

AE 1TL-2.3 kW

AE 1TL-3.0 kW

AE 1TL-3.6 kW

AE 1TL-4.2 kW

AE 3TL-8 kW

AE 3TL-10 kW

AE 3TL-13 kW

AE 3TL-17 kW

AE 3TL-20 kW

AE 3TL-20 kW-SCI

AE 3TL-23 kW-460 VAC

AE 3TL Central

Continuous Output Power

1.8 kW

2.3 kW

3.0 kW

3.6 kW

4.2 kW

8.25 kW

10 kW

13 kW

17 kW

20 kW

20 kW

23 kW

333 kW

European Efficiency

97.4%

97.6%

97.7%

98.3%

98.2%

97.3%

97.4%

97.5%

97.8%

97.8%

98.5%

98.1%

98.0%

Peak Efficiency

98.0%

98.0%

98.0%

98.6%

98.6%

98.0%

98.0%

98.0%

98.2%

98.2%

98.7%

98.3%

98.4%

DC Max Input Voltage

600 V

600 V

600 V

845 V

845 V

1000 V

1000 V

1000 V

1000 V

1000 V

1000 V

1000 V

1500 V

DC Voltage Operating Range

160 to 500 V

205 to 500 V

270 to 500 V

350 to 700 V

360 to 700 V

370 to 850 V

410 to 850 V

430 to 850 V

460 to 850 V

490 to 850 V

490 to 800 V

575 to 850 V

610 to 1200 V

Product Name

ABOUT AE

AE
An Industry Leader You Can Bank On
For over 30 years, AE has delivered outstanding power conversion products and a solutions oriented
approach for our customers, enabling them to secure more solar projects, maximize their financial

DC Max Operating Input Current

11.5 A

11.5 A

11.5 A

12.0 A

12.0 A

23.0 A

25.0 A

31.1 A

41.8 A

41.8 A

41.5 A

41 A

610 A

AC Nominal Voltage

230 V

230 V

230 V

230 V

230 V

400 V

400 V

400 V

400 V

400 V

400 V

460 V

690 V

Phase Supply

L, N, PE

L, N, PE

L, N, PE

L, N, PE

L, N, PE

L1, L2, L3, N, PE

L1, L2, L3, N, PE

L1, L2, L3, N, PE

L1, L2, L3, N, PE

L1, L2, L3, N, PE

L1, L2, L3, N, PE

L1, L2, L3, N, PE

L1, L2, L3, N, PE

Grid Frequency

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

50 and 60 Hz

AC Max Output Current

12.0 A

14.0 A

14.0 A

16.0 A

18.5 A

3 x 12 A

3 x 18 A

3 x 21 A

3 x 29 A

3 x 29.2 A

3 x 29.2

3 x 29.2

3 x 280 A

Inverter Direct Data Monitoring

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

Included

return, and grow their businesses. With our rich heritage of leadership in inverter technology, were
deeply rooted in the international solar community and combine extensive industry-wide expertise
with in-depth local knowledge to provide efficient and effective solutions backed by outstanding
support and consulting services.
Whatever size and project requirement, we've got the inverter and energy management solution
you need:
AE 1TL AND 3TL STRING INVERTERS
Transformerless one- and three-phase string inverters
PV THERMAL
Solar heaters for hot-water generation
COMBINERS
AE string combiner
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

Outdoor-Rated Enclosure

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 65

IP 55

Self-organizing radio networking

Outdoor Ethernet switches

Dimensions (H x W x D )

657 x 399 x 224 mm

657 x 399 x 224 mm

657 x 399 x 224 mm

657 x 399 x 224 mm

657 x 399 x 224 mm

601 x 535 x 225 mm

601 x 535 x 225 mm

601 x 535 x 277 mm

601 x 535 x 277 mm

601 x 535 x 277 mm

601 x 535 x 277 mm

601 x 535 x 277 mm

1610 x 1230 x 810 mm (without base)

MONITORING
Integrated data logging

Standard Warranty

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

5 Year

Temperature and irradiation sensors

SAFETY AND REGULATION COMPLIANCE

20 Year Extended Warranty

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

Installation Mounting Type

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Wall or Pole Mount

Pad or skid-mounted

Unit Weight

11 kg

11 kg

11 kg

11 kg

11 kg

28.5 kg

28.5 kg

32.2 kg

38.4 kg

38.4 kg

40 kg

41.5 kg

850 kg

Cooling System

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Passive

Forced convection

Operating Temperature Range

-15 to 60C

-15 to 60C

-15 to 60C

-15 to 60C

-15 to 60C

-25 to 55C

-25 to 55C

-25 to 55C

-25 to 55C

-25 to 55C

-20 to 60C

-20 to 55C

-20 to 55C

Real and reactive power control

Voltage and frequency ride through options

Note: Please contact AE for full compliance information.

AE Services
Leverage AEs decades of worldwide service experience to ensure optimal LCOE performance for the next 20+ years.

Proven Performance
Decades supporting mission-critical components
in semiconductor, solar, and flat panel display
industries
Helpful and responsive technical phone support
Global footprint
Dedicated AE staff
Proven MTTR performance

World-Class Inverter Support

Precise, scheduled maintenance and advanced

service programs for higher system performance
SafeGuard
Ensure inverter reliability through product life.
SafeGuard Plus

SM

Ensure higher level of service for maximum inverter uptime.

Uptime guarantees and warranties from 5 to 20 years

PV System Lifecycle Services

Whole-site O&M agreements to help lower

LCOE
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.

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

1625 Sharp Point Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
800.446.9167
www.advanced-energy.com
sales.support@aei.com
invertersupport@aei.com
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. 2014
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
ENG-ProductPoster-200-09 4.14
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.

INTERNATIONAL