Kaco Blueplanet 1502xi 1500W 208/240VAC Grid Tie Inverter
Blueplanet 1502xi 1500W 208/240VAC Grid Tie Inverter
The KACO blueplanet product family offers a full range of inverter options. The blueplanet series is perfect for use in solar plants: from single family homes to solar parks in the megawatt range. The blueplanet series is supplemented by an extensive array of accessories for plant monitoring and communication.
Features of the Kaco Blueplanet 1502xi 1500W 208/240VAC Grid Tie Inverter:
- Performance:
- High efficiency: 95.5% CEC efficiency on all 02xi series inverters ensures low energy losses
- Wide MPPT range: Highest string sizing flexibility with all modules and temperature ranges
- Low start-up voltage: KACO inverters wake up earlier and work longer than the competition
- Designed for max. ROI: Newest generation IGBTs and advanced MPPT algorithms
- Ease of installation
- easyINSTALL T-bracket: Minimizes mounting process to approximately 15 minutes
- Lockable DC/AC disconnect: Save up to $150 with the pre-wired & separable integrated disconnects
- Multiple knock-outs: Knock-outs on bottom, sides and back offer great installation flexibility
- Connection box: Avoid costly channel raceways by directly connecting multiple inverters
- Reduced weight: KACO inverters are up to 50% lighter than comparably sized inverters
- Reduced side clearance: No fan cooling outlets on the sides
- Field selectable voltages: Use the same inverter in 208V, 220V or 240V grid settings
- easyINSTALL T-bracket: Minimizes mounting process to approximately 15 minutes
- Reliability
- History: KACO has been manufacturing power electronics for more than 60 years
- Experience: More than 3 GW of inverters worth more than $1 billion installed worldwide
- Split architecture design: Power electronics are protected in a separate chamber
- Sealed outdoor enclosure: Protects power electronics from insects, dust, humidity and ocean air
- DC reverse polarity protection: Avoids potential damage to inverter caused by mis-wiring during installation
- Redundant power capacitors: Increases the lifetime of your inverter
- Convection cooling: No moving parts increases the uptime of your PV system
Specifications | Blueplanet 1502xi | Blueplanet 2502xi | Blueplanet 3502xi | Blueplanet 5002x1 |
| DC operating range (MPP) | 125 — 400 VDC | 200 — 450 VDC | 200 — 510 VDC | 200 — 510 VDC |
| Max. DC input voltage | 550 VDC | 550 VDC | 600* VDC | 600* VDC |
| Nominal DC input current | 14.3 ADC | 13.5 ADC | 18.5 ADC | 26.5 ADC |
| Max. DC input Isc current | 21.45 ADC | 21.45 ADC | 28 ADC | 40 ADC |
Output data (AC) | ||||
| Max. continuous output power (CEC) | 1500 W | 2500 W | 3500 W | 5000 W |
| Max. over-current protection | 15 A | 20 A | 25 A | 30 A |
| Max. continuous current: 208 V | 8 AAC | 12 AAC | 16 AAC | 24 AAC |
| Max. continuous current: 240 V | 8 AAC | 12.5 AAC | 17 AAC | 24 AAC |
| AC operating range: 240 V | 211 — 264 V | |||
| AC operating range: 208 V | 184 — 226 V | |||
| AC operating range: 220 V | 198 — 242 V (for Mexico) | |||
| Frequency | 60 Hz (59.3 — 60.5 Hz) | |||
| CEC rated efficiency: 240 V | 95.50% | 95.50% | 95.50% | 95.50% |
| CEC rated efficiency: 208 V | 95% | 95% | 95.50% | 95% |
| Additional data | ||||
| AC/DC disconnect ratings AC: | 300 V — 36 A / DC: 600 V — 40 A | |||
| Cooling True convection - | ultimate reliability (5002xi - fan assisted) | |||
| DC reverse polarity protection | Yes | |||
| Ground fault protection | Integrated ground fault detector/interrupter (GFDI) | |||
| Grounding | Field selectable positive or negative ground option | |||
| Visual displays | Backlit LCD w/ convenient night switch & push button controls | |||
| Included accessory interfaces | easyLINK RS485 & S0 port | |||
| Ambient operating temp | -4"F — +140°F (-20°C — + 60°C) -13"F — +140°F (-25"C — + 60°C) | |||
| Thermal protection | Yes | |||
| Noise emissions | < 35 dB (silent operation) / 5002xi < 45 dB (near silent operation) | |||
| Night power consumption | 0.3 W | |||
| Warranty | Standard easySWAP 10 years | |||
| Mechanical Specifications | ||||
| Dimensions (H x W xD) | 30 x 14 x 8.25 in (761 x 356 x 208 mm) | 32 x 14 x 8.25 in (813 x 356 x 208 mm) | 35.88 x 14 x 9.25 in (914 x 356 x 241 mm) | 35.88 x 14 x 9.25 in (914 x 356 x 241 mm) |
| Weight | 42 lbs (19 kg) | 52 lbs (24 kg) | 69 lbs (31 kg) | 70 lbs (32 kg) |
Certifications | ||||
| Safety compliance | UL 1741, IEEE 1547, NEC, CSA 22.2 No.107.1-01 | |||
| Communications compliance | FCC Part 15 Class B | |||
* - Unit will only feed power if the PV voltage is less than 550Vdc.
Note: Specifications and pricing of the Kaco Blueplanet 1502xi 1500W 208/240VAC Grid Tie Inverter subject to change without notice. Illustrations and descriptions of the Kaco 1502xi do not claim to be complete or exhaustive.
