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SolarEdge S500 Power Optimizer

Model: S500 · SKU: Not documented

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

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Device type	Power optimizer (module-level MPPT, monitoring and voltage shutdown)Source [1]
Rapid shutdown compliance	Not documented
Maximum input power	500 WSource [1]
Maximum input voltage	60 VSource [1]
Maximum input current	Not documented
Output voltage	Not documented
Maximum output current	15 ASource [1]
Communications	Not documented
Efficiency	99.5 %Source [1]
Operating temperature	-40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F convertedSource [1]
Enclosure	IP68Source [1]
Safety listing	IEC62109-1 (class II safety), UL1741; EMC: FCC Part 15 Class B, IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3, CISPR11, EN-55011Source [1]
Weight	0.72 kg1.6 lb convertedCalculatedSource [1]
Dimensions	129 W × 30 H × 155 L mm5.08 W × 1.2 H × 6.1 L in convertedSource [1]
Enclosure volume	0.6 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty term	Not documented

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Device type	Power optimizer (module-level MPPT, monitoring and voltage shutdown)Documented claim Conditions The data sheet is titled "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations" and describes "Enabling PV power optimization at the module level" and "Module-level voltage shutdown for installer and firefighter safety". Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), title The data sheet is titled "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations" and describes "Enabling PV power optimization at the module level" and "Module-level voltage shutdown for installer and firefighter safety". Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), title Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Dimensions	129 W × 30 H × 155 L mm5.08 W × 1.2 H × 6.1 L in convertedDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "129 x 155 x 30" mm (W x L x H) in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns, read on the rendered page 2. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Dimensions (W x L x H) Printed as "129 x 155 x 30" mm (W x L x H) in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns, read on the rendered page 2. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Dimensions (W x L x H) Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Efficiency	99.5 %Documented claim Conditions Printed as "99.5" %, one cell shared by all 4 models. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Maximum Efficiency Printed as "99.5" %, one cell shared by all 4 models. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Maximum Efficiency Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Enclosure	IP68Documented claim Conditions Printed as "IP68". Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Protection Rating Printed as "IP68". Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Protection Rating Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Maximum input power	500 WDocumented claim Conditions Rated Input DC Power printed as "500" W in a cell spanning the S500 and S500B columns, read on the rendered page 2; footnote (1): the rated power of the module at STC will not exceed it. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Rated Input DC Power Rated Input DC Power printed as "500" W in a cell spanning the S500 and S500B columns, read on the rendered page 2; footnote (1): the rated power of the module at STC will not exceed it. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Rated Input DC Power Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Maximum input voltage	60 VDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "60" Vdc in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns, read on the rendered page 2. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Absolute Maximum Input Voltage (Voc) Printed as "60" Vdc in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns, read on the rendered page 2. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Absolute Maximum Input Voltage (Voc) Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Maximum output current	15 ADocumented claim Conditions Printed as "15" Adc, one cell shared by all 4 models; the maximum output voltage is printed as "60" Vdc in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), OUTPUT DURING OPERATION, Maximum Output Current Printed as "15" Adc, one cell shared by all 4 models; the maximum output voltage is printed as "60" Vdc in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), OUTPUT DURING OPERATION, Maximum Output Current Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
MPPT voltage range	8 to 60 VDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "8 – 60" Vdc in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns, read on the rendered page 2. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, MPPT Operating Range Printed as "8 – 60" Vdc in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns, read on the rendered page 2. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, MPPT Operating Range Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Operating temperature	-40 to 85 °C-40 to 185 °F convertedDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "-40 to +85" ˚C; footnote (4): power de-rating above +85°C for S440 and S500. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Operating Temperature Range Printed as "-40 to +85" ˚C; footnote (4): power de-rating above +85°C for S440 and S500. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Operating Temperature Range Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
PV short-circuit current limit	15 ADocumented claim Conditions Printed as "15" Adc in a cell spanning the S500, S500B and S650B columns, read on the rendered page 2; the limit for the connected module. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) of Connected PV Module Printed as "15" Adc in a cell spanning the S500, S500B and S650B columns, read on the rendered page 2; the limit for the connected module. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) of Connected PV Module Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Safety listing	IEC62109-1 (class II safety), UL1741; EMC: FCC Part 15 Class B, IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3, CISPR11, EN-55011Documented claim Conditions Printed as "EMC FCC Part 15 Class B, IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3, CISPR11, EN-55011" and "Safety IEC62109-1 (class II safety), UL1741". Manufacturer claims; no certificate was read. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), STANDARD COMPLIANCE Printed as "EMC FCC Part 15 Class B, IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3, CISPR11, EN-55011" and "Safety IEC62109-1 (class II safety), UL1741". Manufacturer claims; no certificate was read. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), STANDARD COMPLIANCE Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Weight	0.72 kg1.6 lb convertedCalculated720 g / 1000 g/kg Conditions Printed as "720" gr in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns, read on the rendered page 2; the gram figure is converted to kilograms. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Weight Printed as "720" gr in a cell spanning the S440 and S500 columns, read on the rendered page 2; the gram figure is converted to kilograms. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS, Weight Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]
Weighted efficiency	98.6 %Documented claim Conditions Printed as "98.6" %, one cell shared by all 4 models. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Weighted Efficiency Printed as "98.6" %, one cell shared by all 4 models. Location: SolarEdge Power Optimizer data sheet for residential installations DS-000091-ENG (Date: August 21, 2023), PDF page 2, S500 column (second of 4), INPUT, Weighted Efficiency Distributor instruction manual · "Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023) [1]

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"Power Optimizer For Residential Installations S440 / S500 / S500B / S650B" (DS-000091-ENG, Date: August 21, 2023)Distributor instruction manual · Revision DS-000091-ENG · 2023-08-21 · Checked Oct 13, 2026https://www.solarelectricsupply.com/media/sparsh/product_attachment/se-power-optimizer-s-series-datasheet.pdf