PV Inverters

PowerGate Plus 135 kW UL

PVS-135-UL

Satcon PowerGate Plus PV

inverters are the world’s most
widely deployed solutions,
powering many of the largest
commercial and utility-scale
solar installations.

Advanced Performance
With their advanced system intelligence,
next-generation EDGE® MPPT technology,
and industrial-grade engineering,
PowerGate® Plus inverters maximize
system uptime and power production,
even in cloudy conditions.

Utility-Ready Features
Profitable PV Power
• Open communication protocol,
compatible with virtually any third-party The Satcon® PowerGate® Plus 135 kW PV inverters have a significant impact
monitoring system and easily integrated on the profitability dynamic of large-scale solar PV systems. With its system
into SCADA systems allowing fast
communications intelligence, next-generation EDGE® MPPT technology and industrial-grade
engineering, the PowerGate Plus 135 kW inverters maximize system uptime
• Remote control of real and reactive power
and power production, even in the harshest environments.
• Low-voltage ride through
• Power factor control Advanced, Rugged, and Reliable
• Simplified grid interconnection Engineered from the ground up to meet the demands of large-scale installations,
Satcon PV inverters feature an outdoor-rated enclosure, advanced monitoring
EDGE MPPT and control capabilities and EDGE, Satcon’s next-generation MPPT solution.
• Provides rapid and accurate control that
boosts PV plant kilowatt yield Proven Performance
• Provides a wide range of operation across
The proven leader in solar PV inverter solutions for commercial installations,
all photovoltaic cell technologies Satcon sets the standards for efficient large-scale power conversion.

Printed Circuit Board Durability Increased PV Plant Yield

• Conformal coated to withstand extreme At the heart of PowerGate Plus is EDGE, Satcon’s next-generation power
humidity and air-pollution levels optimization solution. With rapid and accurate MPPT control, EDGE increases
PV plant kWh yield by extending the production window of arrays, enabling
them to operate at optimal voltage and current levels for longer periods of
time—even in varied sun conditions. To maximize efficiency, EDGE improves the
performance of all PV technologies, including fixed and tracking solar arrays,
enabling you to get the most from your investment.
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Streamlined Design PowerGate Plus 135 kW Specifications UL/CSA

With all components encased in
a single, space-saving enclosure,
Input Parameters
PowerGate Plus PV inverters are easy Input Voltage Range 310-600 VDC 320-600 VDC 310-600 VDC
to install, operate and maintain.
Maximum Array Input Voltage 600 VDC
Rugged Construction
Maximum Operating Input Current1 454 ADC 440 ADC 454 ADC
• Engineered for outdoor environments
PV Array Configuration Negative
•
• Wide thermal operating range: from Ground
-4° F to +122° F (-20° C to +50° C)
without derating Positive
•
Ground
• Solar shield attached to exterior of
enclosure dissipate solar radiation, DC Input Combiner Options
reduce heat buildup
Combiner Bus Bar Inputs • 9
• Redundant cooling fans
Number of Inputs and Fuses 5 x 160A
• Single cabinet with small footprint 9 x 100A
Easy Maintenance Transformer
• Modular components make Integrated Transformer2 Yes
service efficient
Efficiency
• Convenient access to all components
• Customizable large in-floor cable Maximum3 96.5% 96.6% 96.7%
gland plates make installation of DC CEC 96%
and AC cables easy
• Integrated DC two-pole disconnect Output Parameters
switch isolates the inverter, with the
Nominal Power 135 kW
exception of the GFDI (Ground Fault
Detection and Interruption) circuit, Nominal Output Voltage 208 VAC 240 VAC 480 VAC
from the photovoltaic power system
to allow inspection and maintenance Output Voltage Range, [-12%/10%] 183-229 VAC 211-264 VAC 422-526 VAC
Maximum Output Current/Phase 375 A 325 A 163 A
Proven Reliability
Standby Consumptions (tare losses
Rugged and reliable, PowerGate Plus 63 W 64 W 63 W
including control power and aux.)
PV inverters are engineered from the
ground up to meet the demands of Nominal Output Frequency, 3-Phase 60 Hz
large-scale installations.
Maximum Harmonic Distortion <3% THD
Safety Power Factor, Full Load >99%
• UBC seismic Zone 4 compliant Dynamic Power Factor Control +/- 0.8
• Built-in DC and AC disconnect Power Curtailment 0-100%, 1% steps
switches
Environment
• Protective covers over exposed
power connections Operating Temperature Range -4º F to +122º F (-20º C to +50º C)
(Nominal Power) (Opt. -40º C to +50º C)
Output Transformer
Storage Temperature Range -22º F to +158º F (-30º C to +70º C)
• Provides galvanic isolation
Cooling Forced Air
• Matches the output voltage of the PV
inverter to the grid Noise Level (Distance of 3 m) <65 dB(A)
Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing) up to 90%

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PowerGate Plus 135 kW Specifications UL/CSA Energy Equity Protection (EEP)

Satcon provides a wide range of
Enclosure optional value-added services to
Dimensions (H x W x D) 80 x 65 x 31 in. (203 x 165 x 78 cm) protect your investment across the
entire lifecycle of your project.
Weight 4
2,684 lbs. (1220 kg)
Design Services
Finish RAL 7032
Satcon’s Design Services organization
Protection Rating NEMA 3R/IP44
can guide you through all phases of
Warranty and Services project development using our broad
experience and engineering skills.
Five Year Warranty •
APEX Project Management
Extended Warranty
(1 and 5 year increments) Satcon APEX™ Project Management
ensure that your project comes in on
Preventative Maintenance Agreement time and on budget.
Uptime Guarantee5 • Project planning
Design Services • Logistics
APEX Project Management • Project supervision
• Mitigating risk, maximizing ROI
Communication Interface
Modbus RS485 • Warranty and Services

Modbus TCP/IP • Help desk

• Training programs
Monitoring
• Support services
PV View Plus • Extended warranty
PV Zone • Preventative maintenance plans
Third-Party Compatibility • • 99% Uptime Guarantee

Regulations and Standards Conformity PowerGate Plus Options

UL1741, CSA 107.1, IEEE 1547, IEEE • Satcon Smart Subcombiners:
C62.41.2, IEEE C62.45, IEEE C37.90.1, • Intelligent string monitoring
IEEE C37.90.2 • Fused input combiners
UBC Zone 4 Seismic Rating • • Satcon communication card:
CCM Gateway
• Standard / Standard Option
Optional
• Weather station
1
Calculated at nominal power and minimum DC voltage. • PV View Plus monitoring system
2
The 20% boost tap on the isolation transformer increases the AC voltage output range for applications where the solar array DC • PV Zone
operating voltage is at or near the lower end of the DC input range. This boost allows for continued inverter operation at lower DC
voltage input levels.
3
Calculated with auxiliary power. www.Satcon.com
4
Dependent on options selected. Please visit Satcon’s Resource Library
5
Requires Preventative Maintenance Agreement. for additional tools and product
NOTE: All specifications are subject to change. information, including:
• Satcon’s product configurator
• Satcon’s string sizing calculator
• Training and support resources:
– On-demand video training
– Articles, white papers and
Output Options Power Efficiency case studies

PowerGate Plus 135 kW Power Level Efficiency*

UL/CSA 208 VAC Output 10% 92.9%

240 VAC Output 20% 95.8%
480 VAC Output 30% 96.5%
50% 96.7%
75% 96.5%
100% 96.2%
* 480V model