Bill Yeates, Power-One’s CEO, commented; “The PVI-6000 is the first of many exciting new products from Power-One that are designed to further address the fast-growing alternative energy markets. In addition to providing unmatched energy harvesting under varying weather conditions, the PVI-6000 Series offers best in class communications capabilities, and a robust design that is designed to provide full-rated power on a continuous basis with a 25 year MTBF.”
The PVI-6000 Series provides grid-connected operation certified to international standards. Additional features include: laptop-free configuration via front-panel mounted buttons, true sine-wave outputs with self-selecting voltage capabilities, less than 3.5% total harmonic distortion (typical), anti-islanding protection, and rugged IP65 (NEMA 4) enclosures.
Communications interfaces include RS485, Power Line Modem (PLM), and the optional Aurora® Easy Communication System; which facilitates remote monitoring via the Internet, analog modem, or GSM modem.