Victron Inverter RS Smart Solar 48/6000: Setup & Wiring

Key Takeaways

• The Victron Inverter RS Smart Solar (part number Inverter RS Smart Solar - PIN482601000) is an advanced 48V off-grid inverter operating across DC Input voltage range (1) 38 – 62V.
• Delivers robust AC output: Output voltage: 230 Vac ± 2% Frequency: 50 Hz ± 0,1% with a Maximum continuous inverter current : 25 Aac.
• Provides heavy surge capacity with Short-circuit output current 45 A Max. AC output overcurrent protection 30 A for inductive motor startup.
• Equipped with dual independent MPPT trackers: Start-up voltage 120 V MPPT voltage range 65 – 450 V with Maximum operational PV input current limit 12 A Max. PV short circuit current 16 A.
• Incorporates automated ground isolation safety: Earth leakage trip level 30 mA Isolation fail level (detection before start-up) 100 kΩ.
• Protects battery health via Low battery shutdown 37.2 V (adjustable) Low battery restart 43.6 V (adjustable).
• Includes auxiliary generator and alarm control with DC rating: 4 A up to 35 VDC and 1 A up to 70 VDC.
• Supports massive system scaling: 12 parallel units supported, 3 phase supports 4 units per phase via VE.Can.
• Operates reliably across severe ambient climates: Operating temperature range -40 to +65°C (fan assisted cooling).

High-Voltage Solar MPPT Architecture

The Inverter RS Smart Solar combines a high-voltage solar charge controller with a pure sine wave inverter in a single lightweight chassis. By utilizing a transformerless high-frequency design, it operates with two independent 450V MPPT trackers.

The Victron Inverter RS Smart Solar 48/6000 combines a pure sine inverter (25 Aac continuous, 45A short-circuit at 230VAC) with dual MPPT solar trackers (120V startup, 65 - 450V window, 12A limit):

• Solar PV Inputs: 2x 450V Trackers, 120V Startup Voltage, 12A Operational Ipv, 100 kΩ Earth Sense.
• 48V DC Battery: 38 to 62V DC, 25 Aac Continuous, 37.2V Shutdown, 43.6V Restart.
• Communication: 2x VE.Can, 1x VE.Direct, Bluetooth, 12x Parallel.

PV Array Sizing & Tracker Isolation

1. High-Voltage Strings: The dual trackers operate across **Start-up voltage 120 V MPPT voltage range 65 – 450 V**. Series-stringing solar modules reduces DC wire gauge requirements and minimizes resistive losses.
2. Current Limitations: Each tracker maintains a Maximum operational PV input current limit 12 A Max. PV short circuit current 16 A.
3. Insulation Monitoring: The inverter measures PV array insulation resistance prior to startup. An earth fault alarm trips if insulation resistance falls below threshold: Earth leakage trip level 30 mA Isolation fail level (detection before start-up) 100 kΩ.

Inverter Output & Multi-Unit Parallel Stacking

The Inverter RS provides exceptional surge performance and flexible system expansion:

• Continuous Power Delivery: Operating on 48V battery banks (DC Input voltage range (1) 38 – 62V), the inverter delivers Output voltage: 230 Vac ± 2% Frequency: 50 Hz ± 0,1% with Maximum continuous inverter current : 25 Aac.
• Surge & Short-Circuit Capability: The unit provides Short-circuit output current 45 A Max. AC output overcurrent protection 30 A, easily starting heavy motor loads.
• Battery Protection & Auxiliary Relay: Protects storage banks with Low battery shutdown 37.2 V (adjustable) Low battery restart 43.6 V (adjustable), while driving generator start signals via DC rating: 4 A up to 35 VDC and 1 A up to 70 VDC.
• Scalability: Up to 12 parallel units supported, 3 phase supports 4 units per phase can be interconnected via daisy-chained VE.Can cables across Operating temperature range -40 to +65°C (fan assisted cooling).

Technical Specifications & Connectivity