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GoodWe GW4.2K-DNS-G40
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- GoodWe
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- GW4.2K-DNS-G40
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AC output
| Continuous output | 4.2 kW[2]Calculated |
|---|---|
| Peak output | ? |
| AC configuration | Single-phase[1] |
| AC output voltage | 220 / 230 / 240 V, L / N / PE[2] |
| AC frequency | 50 / 60 Hz[2] |
| Grid pass-through | ? |
| Maximum output per leg | ? |
Battery
| Battery voltage | ? |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage range | ? |
| Maximum charge current | ? |
| Maximum discharge current | ? |
| Battery-only output | ? |
| Maximum grid charging | ? |
| Compatible batteries / BMS | ? |
PV input
| PV array limit (connected) | ? |
|---|---|
| PV input limit (converted) | ? |
| Maximum PV voltage (Voc) | 600 V[1, 4] |
| MPPT voltage range | 40 to 560 V[2, 4] |
| MPPT trackers | 2[1, 4] |
| String inputs per MPPT | 1[2, 4] |
| PV current per MPPT | 20 A[2, 4] |
| PV short-circuit current | 26 A[2, 4] |
| PV startup voltage | 50 V[2, 4] |
Efficiency and modes
| Peak efficiency | 98.1 %[2, 4] |
|---|---|
| CEC weighted efficiency | 97.3 %[2, 4] |
| Battery conversion efficiency | ? |
| Grid / off-grid modes | ? |
| Generator input | ? |
| Transfer time | ? |
| Idle consumption | ? |
| Night consumption | 1 W[2] |
| Parallel units | ? |
Communication and environment
| Communications | RS485; WIFI; LAN; Bluetooth; 4G[4] |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -25 to 60 °C[2, 4] |
| Enclosure rating | IP66[2, 4] |
| Operating noise | 25 dB[4] |
Mechanical
| Dimensions | 165 D × 358 W × 323 H mm[2, 4] |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.2 kg / 20.28 lb[2, 4] |
Installation (from the manual)
Torque
| AC terminal torque | 0.8N·m (Type 1 AC terminal); 1.2N·m (Type 2 AC terminal)[4] |
|---|---|
| Battery terminal torque | ? |
| PV terminal torque | ? |
| Ground terminal torque | 1.2 to 2 N·m(10.62 to 17.7 in-lb*)[4] |
Conductors
| Battery conductors | ? |
|---|---|
| AC input conductors | ? |
| AC output conductors | 3-3.6kW: Cu, 4-6mm²; 5-6kW: Cu, 6mm²[4] |
| PV conductors | ? |
| Ground conductor | Outdoor single-core copper wire, conductor cross-sectional area 4-6mm2[4] |
Protection
| AC input breaker | ? |
|---|---|
| AC output breaker | 32A[4] |
| Battery fuse or breaker | ? |
| PV disconnect | ? |
Clearances and orientation
| Installation clearances | Top ≥300mm; left ≥200mm; right ≥200mm; bottom ≥500mm; front ≥300mm[4] |
|---|---|
| Mounting orientation | Vertical or backward tilt ≤ 15°[4] |
Not in the manual: Grounding, Communication
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