Technical data

Subject to technical changes. Errors excepted.
You can find current information at www.kostal-solar-electric.com.

Power class

Hybrid inverters

Unit

PLENTICORE plus G2

Power class

3.0

4.2

5.5

7.0

8.5

10

Input side (DC)

PLENTICORE plus G2

Unit

3.0

4.2

5.5

7.0

8.5

10

Max. PV power (cos φ = 1)

kWp

4.5

6.3

8.25

10.5

12.75

15

Max. PV power per DC input

kWp

6.5

Nominal DC power

kW

3.09

4.33

5.67

7.22

8.76

10.31

Rated input voltage (Udc,r)

V

570

Start input voltage (Udc,start)

V

150

Min. system voltage (Udc,min)

V

120

Max. system voltage (Udc,max)

V

1000

Operating voltage range (Umpp,workmin)

V

120

Operating voltage range (Udc,workmax)

V

720

Max. working voltage (Udc,workmax)

V

900

Max. input current (Idc,max) per DC input

A

13

Max. PV short-circuit current (Isc,pv) per DC input

A

16.25

Number of DC inputs

3

Number of DC inputs for battery (optional)

1

Number of independent MPP trackers

3

Input side (DC3 battery input)

PLENTICORE plus G2

Unit

3.0

4.2

5.5

7.0

8.5

10

Battery input min. working voltage range (Udc,workbatmin)

V

120

Battery input max. working voltage range (Udc,workbatmax)

V

650

Battery input max. charge/discharge current

A

13/13

Output side (AC)

PLENTICORE plus G2

Unit

3.0

4.2

5.5

7.0

8.5

10

Rated power, cos φ = 1 (Pac,r)

kW

3

4.2

5.5

7

8.5

10

Output apparent power (Sac,nom, Sac,max)

kVA

3

4.2

5.5

7

8.5

10

Min. output voltage (Uac,min)

V

320

Max. output voltage (Uac,max)

V

500

Rated alternating current (lac,r)

A

4.33

6.06

7.94

10.1

12.27

14.43

Max. output current (Iac,max)

A

4.81

6.74

8.82

11.23

13.63

16.04

Inrush current (IInrush)

A

2.46

6.72

Short-circuit current (peak/RMS)

A

6.8/4.8

9.5/6.7

12.5/8.8

15.9/11.2

19.3/13.6

22.8/16.1

Number of feed-in phases

3

Grid connection

3N~, 230/400 V, 50 Hz

Rated frequency (fr)

Hz

50

Grid frequency (fmin - fmax)

Hz

47/53

Setting range for the power factor (cos φAC,r)

0.8…1…0.8

Power factor at rated power (cos φAC,r)

1

THD

%

3

Unit characteristics

PLENTICORE plus G2

Unit

3.0

4.2

5.5

7.0

8.5

10

Standby

W

7.9

Efficiency

PLENTICORE plus G2

Unit

3.0

4.2

5.5

7.0

8.5

10

Max. efficiency

%

97.1

97.2

97.1

97.2

European efficiency

%

95.3

96.5

95.5

96.2

96.5

MPP adjustment efficiency

%

99.9

System data

PLENTICORE plus G2

Unit

3.0

4.2

5.5

7.0

8.5

10

Topology: Without galvanic isolation – transformerless

Yes

Protection class in accordance with IEC 60529

IP 65

Protective class according to IEC 62103

I

Overvoltage category according to IEC 60664-1 on input side (PV generator)

II

Overvoltage category according to IEC 60664-1 on output side (grid connection)

III

Degree of contamination

4

Environmental category (outdoor installation)

Yes

Environmental category (indoor installation)

Yes

UV resistance

Yes

AC cable diameter (min-max)

mm

8…17

AC cable cross-section (min-max)

mm²

1.5…6

2.5…6

4…6

PV cable cross-section (min-max)

mm²

2.5…6

Battery cable cross-section (min-max)

mm²

4…6

Torque of screws in terminal compartment

Nm

2

Torque of screws in cover

Nm

1.5

Max. fuse protection on output side (AC) IEC 60898-1

A

B16 / C16

B25 / C25

Compatibility with external residual current protection devices

Type A RCD

Internal operator protection in accordance with EN 62109-2

Yes

Independent disconnection device according to VDE V 0126-1-1

Yes

Electronic DC disconnection device integrated

Yes

Reverse polarity protection, DC side

Yes

Height/width/depth

mm

563 / 405 / 233

Weight

kg

19.6

21.6

Cooling principle – regulated fans

Yes

Max. air throughput

m³/h

184

Noise emission (typical)

dB(A)

39

Ambient temperature

°C

-20…60

Max. operating altitude above sea level

m

2000

Relative humidity

%

4…100

Connection technology, DC side

SUNCLIX plug

Connection technology, AC side

Spring-type terminal strip

Connection technology, COM

Push-in terminals

Interfaces

PLENTICORE plus G2

Unit

3.0

4.2

5.5

7.0

8.5

10

Ethernet (RJ45/100 Mbit/s)

2

Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz [IEEE 802.11 b/g/n])

Yes

RS485/CAN (for battery communication)

1

Energy meter connection for collecting energy data (Modbus RTU)

1

Digital inputs

Yes (e.g. for ripple control receiver or external battery control, CEI, OVP evaluation)

Digital outputs

4 (24 V, 100 mA)

Webserver (user interface)

Yes

Directives / Certification

Directives / Certification

CE, GS, CEI 0-21, CEI10/11, EN 62109-1, EN 62109-2, EN 60529, EN 50438*, EN 50549-1*, NA/EEA, G98, G99, IFS2018, IEC 61727, IEC 62116, RD 1699, RFG, TF3.3.1, TOR generators, UNE 206006 IN, UNE 206007-1 IN, UTE C15-712-1, VDE 0126-1-1, VDE-AR-N 4105, VJV2018 (* does not apply to all national annexes)

 

Noise emission: Measured under rated output at an ambient temperature of 23 °C. If a string connection is unfavourable or there is a higher ambient temperature, the noise emission may be up to 48 dB(A).

MPP working voltage range: MPP range 120 V to 180 V (with limited current of 9.5-13 A) to 680 V to 720 V (with limited current of 11 A). A detailed layout should be produced using the KOSTAL Solar Plan user software.

Automatic disconnection device in accordance with VDE V 0126-1-1, for Austria: The inverter is equipped "with automatic disconnection device in accordance with ÖVE/ÖNORM E 8001-4-712".

Overvoltage category II (DC input): The device is suitable for connection to PV strings. Long feed cables out of doors or a lightning protection system in the vicinity of the PV system may make lightning protection or surge protection equipment necessary.

Overvoltage category III (AC output): The device is suitable for permanent connection in the grid distribution behind the meter and the line protection fuse. If the connection cable travels outdoors over long distances, overvoltage protection devices may be necessary.

Degree of contamination 4: Contamination results in continuous conductivity, e.g. due to conductive dust, rain or snow; indoors or outdoors.