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UNIPOWER Guardian FPV30.48 Converter

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The compact UNIPOWER Guardian FPV30.48G 2.9kW 48VDC 60 amp Solar PV Converter joins the ranks of the Guardian products family supporting up to 14.5kW solar arrays in a 1RU 23” shelf.

UNIPOWER Guardian FPV30.48 Converter

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The compact UNIPOWER Guardian FPV30.48G 2.9kW 48VDC 60 amp Solar PV Converter joins the ranks of the Guardian products family supporting up to 14.5kW solar arrays in a 1RU 23” shelf. Maximum energy harvest from the valuable photovoltaic (PV) array is accomplished through a >99% Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm. Alpine Power Systems is an approved vendor of UNIPOWER products. The Guardian FPV30.48 has a three year warranty.

The FPV 60 amp Solar PV Converter provides a modular building block for Renewable Energy and Hybrid sites and caters for a broad blend of CapEx, OpEx and ROI models. Accompanied by the Guardian Power System, indoor and outdoor enclosures and PV string combiners, UNIPOWER provides a total site solution across a wide range of challenging environments.

Guardian FPV30.48 Features & Options:

  • True MPPT >99% energy harvest

  • Auto-detection of PV array size

  • 2.9kW output power

  • Rugged input voltage from 130-360VDC

  • 95% efficiency

  • International standards compliance

  • Thermal protection

  • Modular design, interoperable with AC-DC rectifiers in Guardian Systems

Guardian FPV30.48 Specifications:

Input

  • Voltage: Nominal MPPT: 130 – 345VDC (Safety approved input voltage range)

    • Startup: 120VDC

    • Shutdown: > 400VDC

    • Derated Output Power: < 180VDC

  • Current: 16Arms nominal, 17.6Arms max

  • Surge Immunity: EN61000-4-5

Output

  • Voltage Range: 44-57.6VDC

  • Power: 2900W

  • Current: 60A Maximum

  • Efficiency: 95% Peak

  • Tolerance: Vout ±1.0%

  • Transient Response: ±5% at load variation 10-90% or 90-10%, 50ms recovery

  • Load Sharing: MPPT unconstrained, otherwise <5% of nominal current

  • Ripple: <200mV p-p (BW 20 MHz)

  • Psophometric: <2mV, according to CCITT norms

Standards

  • Safety: UL/CSA 60950-1, 2nd Ed. | EN60950-1 2nd Ed. | IEC60950-1 2nd Ed.

  • EMC: EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-3, FCC Part 15 Class B, EN61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4

  • Environmental:

    • Storage: ETSI EN300 019-2-1

    • Transport: ETSI EN300 019-2-2

    • Operation: ETSI EN300 019-2-3

    • Damp Heat: IEC60068-2-78

    • MIL-STD-810D section 507.2

    • Earthquake: GR 63 Core Zone 4

Mechanical

  • Dimensions, inches (mm): 4.2 W x 14.0 D x 1.6 H (107 W x 355 D x 41 H)

  • Weight: 4.6lbs. (2.1kg)

  • Cooling: Fan-cooled, speed controlled

  • Insulation:

    • 4.25kVDC primary-secondary

    • 2.12kVDC primary-ground

    • 0.1kVDC secondary-ground

  • Enclosure: IP20

  • Mounting: 19in/23in x 1U subrack up to 4/5 module

General

  • Protection: Short circuit proof, Automatic current limiting, Selective shutdown of modules at excessive output voltage, Thermal protection

  • Alarms: High output voltage/ shutdown, Low voltage / module failure

  • LED Indicators:

    • Green ON: Power ON

    • Red ON: Module failure / high output voltage/ shutdown
      Yellow: ON: Current limit, Thermal protection | Blinking: Communication failure

  • Audible Noise: <60dBA

  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +65°C up to 2000m Reduced spec -40°C to -20°C Derated output power from 45°C linear derating to 65°C For 3000m altitude derated by 5°C

  • Storage Temperature: -60°C to +85°C

  • MTBF @ 25°C (without fan):

    • Telcordia SR-332, Issue 3: 450kh @ 25°C, with fan

    • MIL-HDBK-217F-2: 273kh @ 25°C, with fan

Alpine Power Systems is a value-added reseller of UNIPOWER products. Alpine can provide DC Power System services on all UNIPOWER products including engineering, installation, preventative maintenance, monitoring and recycling. Alpine is ISO 9001 Quality, 14001 Environmental, & 45001 Health & Safety Certified. Call our inside sales group at 877-993-8855 for assistance.

Applications

  • Industrial
  • Renewable Energy

Manufacturer

UNIPOWER

UNIPOWER

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Certifications & Compliance

Alpine holds ISO 9001 (Quality), 14001 (Environmental), and 45001 (Safety) certifications and complies with ITAR and NIST SP 1800-171 standards. These prestigious designations followed rigorous third-party audits.

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