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SolarEdge P485 Power Optimizer

Model: P485 · SKU: Not documented

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

Common specifications

Device type
Power optimizer (module-level MPPT, monitoring and rapid shutdown)Source [1]
Rapid shutdown complianceNot documented
Maximum input power
485 WSource [1]
Maximum input voltage
125 VSource [1]
Maximum input currentNot documented
Output voltageNot documented
Maximum output current
15 ASource [1]
CommunicationsNot documented
Efficiency
99.5 %Source [1]
Operating temperature
-40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F convertedSource [1]
Enclosure
IP68 / NEMA6PSource [1]
Safety listingNot documented
Weight
0.85 kg1.86 lb convertedCalculatedSource [1]
Dimensions
129 W × 49.5 H × 159 L mm5.08 W × 1.95 H × 6.26 L in convertedSource [1]
Enclosure volume1.02 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty termNot documented

All recorded specifications

Device type
Power optimizer (module-level MPPT, monitoring and rapid shutdown)Documented claim
Conditions

The data sheet is titled "Power Optimizer For North America"; the column heading reads "P485 (for high-voltage modules)".

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), title

The data sheet is titled "Power Optimizer For North America"; the column heading reads "P485 (for high-voltage modules)".

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), title

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Dimensions
129 W × 49.5 H × 159 L mm5.08 W × 1.95 H × 6.26 L in convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "129 x 159 x 49.5" mm (W x L x H) in the P485 column; the printed millimeter figures are recorded.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Dimensions (W x L x H)

Printed as "129 x 159 x 49.5" mm (W x L x H) in the P485 column; the printed millimeter figures are recorded.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Dimensions (W x L x H)

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Efficiency
99.5 %Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "99.5" %, one cell shared by all 4 models.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Maximum Efficiency

Printed as "99.5" %, one cell shared by all 4 models.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Maximum Efficiency

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Enclosure
IP68 / NEMA6PDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "IP68 / NEMA6P".

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Protection Rating

Printed as "IP68 / NEMA6P".

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Protection Rating

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Maximum input power
485 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "485" W in the P485 column; footnote (1): the rated power of the module at STC will not exceed it.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Rated Input DC Power

Printed as "485" W in the P485 column; footnote (1): the rated power of the module at STC will not exceed it.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Rated Input DC Power

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Maximum input voltage
125 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "125" Vdc in the P485 column; footnote (2): NEC 2017 requires that the maximum input voltage not be more than 80V.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Absolute Maximum Input Voltage (Voc at lowest temperature)

Printed as "125" Vdc in the P485 column; footnote (2): NEC 2017 requires that the maximum input voltage not be more than 80V.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Absolute Maximum Input Voltage (Voc at lowest temperature)

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Maximum output current
15 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "15" Adc, one cell shared by all 4 models.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), OUTPUT DURING OPERATION, Maximum Output Current

Printed as "15" Adc, one cell shared by all 4 models.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), OUTPUT DURING OPERATION, Maximum Output Current

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MPPT voltage range
12.5 to 105 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "12.5 – 105" Vdc in the P485 column.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, MPPT Operating Range

Printed as "12.5 – 105" Vdc in the P485 column.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, MPPT Operating Range

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Operating temperature
-40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "-40 to +85 / -40 to +185" ˚C / ˚F; footnote (5): power de-rating above +85°C.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Operating Temperature Range

Printed as "-40 to +85 / -40 to +185" ˚C / ˚F; footnote (5): power de-rating above +85°C.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Operating Temperature Range

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PV short-circuit current limit
11 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "11" Adc in the P485 column.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc)

Printed as "11" Adc in the P485 column.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc)

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Weight
0.85 kg1.86 lb convertedCalculated845 g / 1000 g/kg
Conditions

Printed as "845" gr in the P485 column; the gram figure is converted to kilograms.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Weight (including cables)

Printed as "845" gr in the P485 column; the gram figure is converted to kilograms.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Weight (including cables)

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Weighted efficiency
98.8 %Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "98.8" %, one cell shared by all 4 models.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Weighted Efficiency

Printed as "98.8" %, one cell shared by all 4 models.

Location: SolarEdge power optimizer data sheet for North America DS-000044-NAM (Date: April 24, 2023), PDF page 2, P485 column (third of 4), INPUT, Weighted Efficiency

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Warranty

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. "Power Optimizer For North America P400 / P401 / P485 / P505" (DS-000044-NAM, Date: April 24, 2023)Distributor datasheet · Revision DS-000044-NAM · 2023-04-24 · Checked https://www.chargesolar.com/documents//SolarEdge/SolarEdge_SE-P505_Datasheet_2023-04-24.pdf