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SunGoldPower PowerCore 18K-48
- Brand
- SunGoldPower
- Model
- PowerCore 18K-48
- SKU / part number
- PowerCore 18K-48[5]
- Category
- Inverters
AC output
| Continuous output | 18 kW[3] |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 2 x rated power for 10 s[3] |
| AC configuration | 120/208Vac (L1+L2+L3+N+PE)[3] |
| AC output voltage | 120/208Vac (L1+L2+L3+N+PE)[3] |
| AC frequency | 50/60Hz[3] |
| Grid pass-through | 100 A[3] |
| Maximum output per leg | ? |
Battery
| Battery voltage | 48 V[3] |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage range | 40 to 60 V[3] |
| Maximum charge current | 360 A[3] |
| Maximum discharge current | 360 A[3] |
| Battery-only output | ? |
| Maximum grid charging | 360 A[3] |
| Compatible batteries / BMS | Li-ion / Lead-Acid / User Defined[3] |
PV input
| PV array limit (connected) | 28.8 kW[4] |
|---|---|
| PV input limit (converted) | ? |
| Maximum PV voltage (Voc) | 600 V[3] |
| MPPT voltage range | 120 to 550 V[3] |
| MPPT trackers | 2[3] |
| String inputs per MPPT | ? |
| PV current per MPPT | 36Adc+36Adc[3] |
| PV short-circuit current | ? |
| PV startup voltage | 100 V[3] |
Efficiency and modes
| Peak efficiency | 97.6 %[3] |
|---|---|
| CEC weighted efficiency | ? |
| Battery conversion efficiency | ? |
| Grid / off-grid modes | ? |
| Generator input | Dedicated generator port, which can also serve as a secondary load output.[3] |
| Transfer time | ? |
| Idle consumption | ? |
| Parallel units | 6[3] |
Communication and environment
| Communications | RS485; CAN; WiFi[3] |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | -10 to 55 °C[3] |
| Enclosure rating | IP20[3] |
| Operating noise | <60dB[3] |
Mechanical
| Dimensions | 848.4 W × 215.1 H × 593.3 L mm[3]Calculated |
|---|---|
| Weight | 53.52 kg / 117.99 lb[3]Calculated |
Installation (from the manual)
Torque
| AC terminal torque | 3 to 3.5 N·m(26.55 to 30.98 in-lb*)[3] |
|---|---|
| Battery terminal torque | 5.5 N·m(48.68 in-lb*)[3] |
| PV terminal torque | ? |
| Ground terminal torque | 3 to 3.5 N·m(26.55 to 30.98 in-lb*)[3] |
Conductors
| Battery conductors | 85mm²/ 000AWG[3] |
|---|---|
| AC input conductors | 35mm²/2 AWG (L1/L2/L3/N)[3] |
| AC output conductors | 35mm²/2 AWG (L1/L2/L3/N)[3] |
| PV conductors | 6mm²/ 10AWG[3] |
| Ground conductor | Minimum 4 mm²[3] |
Protection
| AC input breaker | 4P-125A[3] |
|---|---|
| AC output breaker | 4P-125A[3] |
| Battery fuse or breaker | 2P-400A[3] |
| PV disconnect | 2P-45A circuit breaker[3] |
Clearances and orientation
| Installation clearances | Top 8in, bottom 8in, left 20in, right 20in[3] |
|---|---|
| Mounting orientation | Solid wall, at eye level[3] |
Grounding
| Grounding and neutral-ground bonding | Grounding terminal securely connected to the grounding bar[3] |
|---|
Communication
| Communication ports | Parallel Port (PAR-B); Parallel Port (PAR-A); CAN Port; DRM Port; CT Port; USB-2 Port; USB-1 Port; WiFi Port; Meter Port; RS485/CAN Port; Dry Contact Port[3] |
|---|
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