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SolarEdge P401 Power Optimizer

Name: SolarEdge P401 Power Optimizer
Brand: SolarEdge

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Device typePower optimizer (module-level MPPT, monitoring and rapid shutdown)Rapid shutdown complianceNot stated Maximum input power430 W Maximum input voltage60 V Maximum input currentNot stated Output voltageNot stated

Key specs

Units

Weight: 0.66 kg1.44 lb converted
Converted: 655 g / 1000 g/kg
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Converted: 655 g / 1000 g/kg
Printed as "655" gr in the P401 column; the gram figure is converted to kilograms.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Weight (including cables)
Converted
Device type: Power optimizer (module-level MPPT, monitoring and rapid shutdown)
Distributor datasheet
Sources
The data sheet is titled "Power Optimizer For North America"; the column heading reads "P401 (for high power 60 and 72-cell modules)".
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), title
Documented
Dimensions: 0.58 L
Calculated: Enclosure volume: W × H × D ÷ 1,000,000
W: 129 × H: 29.5 × L: 153 mmW: 5.08 × H: 1.16 × L: 6.02 in convertedDistributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "129 x 153 x 29.5" mm (W x L x H) in the P401 column; the printed millimeter figures are recorded.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Dimensions (W x L x H)
Calculated
Efficiency: 99.5 %
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "99.5" %, one cell shared by all 4 models.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, Maximum Efficiency
Documented
MPPT voltage range: 8 to 60 V
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "8 – 60" Vdc in the P401 column.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, MPPT Operating Range
Documented
Enclosure: IP68 / NEMA6P
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "IP68 / NEMA6P".
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Protection Rating
Documented
Maximum input power: 430 W
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "430" W in the P401 column; footnote (1): the rated power of the module at STC will not exceed it.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, Rated Input DC Power
Documented
Maximum input voltage: 60 V
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "60" Vdc in the P401 column.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, Absolute Maximum Input Voltage (Voc at lowest temperature)
Documented

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Weight: 0.66 kg1.44 lb converted
Converted: 655 g / 1000 g/kg
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Converted: 655 g / 1000 g/kg
Printed as "655" gr in the P401 column; the gram figure is converted to kilograms.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Weight (including cables)
Converted
Device type: Power optimizer (module-level MPPT, monitoring and rapid shutdown)
Distributor datasheet
Sources
The data sheet is titled "Power Optimizer For North America"; the column heading reads "P401 (for high power 60 and 72-cell modules)".
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), title
Documented
Dimensions: 129 W × 29.5 H × 153 L mm5.08 W × 1.16 H × 6.02 L in converted
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "129 x 153 x 29.5" mm (W x L x H) in the P401 column; the printed millimeter figures are recorded.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Dimensions (W x L x H)
Documented
Efficiency: 99.5 %
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "99.5" %, one cell shared by all 4 models.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, Maximum Efficiency
Documented
MPPT voltage range: 8 to 60 V
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "8 – 60" Vdc in the P401 column.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, MPPT Operating Range
Documented
Enclosure: IP68 / NEMA6P
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "IP68 / NEMA6P".
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Protection Rating
Documented
Maximum input power: 430 W
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "430" W in the P401 column; footnote (1): the rated power of the module at STC will not exceed it.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, Rated Input DC Power
Documented
Maximum input voltage: 60 V
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "60" Vdc in the P401 column.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, Absolute Maximum Input Voltage (Voc at lowest temperature)
Documented
Maximum output current: 15 A
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "15" Adc, one cell shared by all 4 models.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), OUTPUT DURING OPERATION, Maximum Output Current
Documented
PV short-circuit current limit: 12.5 A
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "12.5" Adc in the P401 column.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc)
Documented
Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F converted
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "-40 to +85 / -40 to +185" ˚C / ˚F; footnote (5): power de-rating above +85°C.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Operating Temperature Range
Documented
Weighted efficiency: 98.8 %
Distributor datasheet
Sources
Printed as "98.8" %, one cell shared by all 4 models.
Distributor datasheet: "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023) Rev DS-000044-NAM · April 24, 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Earlier document
Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P401 column (second of 4), INPUT, Weighted Efficiency
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