Schneider CL 30/33/50 Inverter Manual

By Erik Zaikin
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CL 30/33/50 String Inverter: Solar Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Buildings

The CL 30/33/50 inverters by Schneider Electric offer scalable and flexible solutions for commercial and industrial buildings, including carports. These inverters are designed to optimize performance, ease of installation, and remote management.

Key Features

Optimum System Performance

  • Multiple MPPT Inputs:
    • CL 30/33: 3 MPPTs
    • CL 50: 5 MPPTs
  • High Efficiency: Up to 98.7% peak efficiency.
  • DC/AC Ratio: Supports up to a 1.5 DC/AC ratio.
  • Surge Protection: DC/AC surge protection ensures system durability.

Flexibility

  • Remote Asset Management: Compatible with Insight for easier monitoring, troubleshooting, and management.

Ease of Installation

  • Lightweight: Easy to install due to low weight.
  • Complete Solution: Compatible with Schneider Electric’s broad range of low voltage products.
  • AC Coupling: Compatible with Schneider Electric CIB storage products.

Insight Compatibility

  • Setup and Configuration: Simplified installation process.
  • Remote Monitoring and Control: Advanced data security with a web and mobile app.
  • Multi-Site Management: Ideal for installers and portfolio managers.

Technical Specifications

Features CL 30 CL 33 CL 50
Input (DC)
Max. PV input voltage 1100 V 1100 V 1100 V
Min. PV input voltage / Start-up voltage 200 V / 250 V 200 V / 250 V 200 V / 250 V
Nominal PV input voltage 585 V 585 V 585 V
MPPT voltage range 200 – 1000 V 200 – 1000 V 200 – 1000 V
MPPT voltage range for nominal power 550 – 850 V 550 – 850 V 550 – 850 V
No. of independent MPPT inputs 3 3 5
Max. number of PV strings per MPPT 2 2 2
Max. PV input current 78 A 78 A 130 A
Max. DC short-circuit current 120 A 120 A 200 A
Max. PV input 45 kW 49.5 kW 76 kW
DC Disconnect Switch Yes (1 switch) Yes (1 switch) Yes (2 switches)
Output (AC)
Nominal AC output power 29.9 kW 33 kW 50 kW
Max AC output power 29.9 kVA 36.3 kVA 55 kVA (50 kVA for Australia)
Max AC output current 48.15 A 55.2 A 83.6 A (80.5 A for Australia)
Nominal AC voltage 3 / N / PE, 230 / 400 V 3 / N / PE, 230 / 400 V 3 / N / PE, 230 / 400 V
AC voltage range 312 – 528 V 312 – 528 V 312 – 528 V
Nominal grid frequency / range 50 Hz / 45 – 55 Hz, 60 Hz / 55 – 65 Hz 50 Hz / 45 – 55 Hz, 60 Hz / 55 – 65 Hz 50 Hz / 45 – 55 Hz, 60 Hz / 55 – 65 Hz
THD < 3 % (at nominal power) < 3 % (at nominal power) < 3 % (at nominal power)
Power factor > 0.99 / 0.8 leading – 0.8 lagging > 0.99 / 0.8 leading – 0.8 lagging > 0.99 / 0.8 leading – 0.8 lagging
Feed-in phases 3 3 3
Efficiency
Max efficiency 98.6% 98.7% 98.7%
General Specifications
Dimensions (WHD) 702595310 mm 702595310 mm 782645310 mm
Weight 50 kg 50 kg 62 kg
Isolation method Transformerless Transformerless Transformerless
Protection level IP66 IP66 IP66
Operating temperature -30 to 60°C (derating > 45°C) -30 to 60°C (derating > 45°C) -30 to 60°C (derating > 45°C)
Cooling Smart forced air cooling Smart forced air cooling Smart forced air cooling
Communication RS485 RS485 RS485
Warranty Please refer to solar.se.com for latest warranty details Please refer to solar.se.com for latest warranty details Please refer to solar.se.com for latest warranty details

Protection Features

  • DC Reverse Connection Protection
  • AC Short Circuit Protection
  • Leakage Current Protection
  • Grid Monitoring
  • Overvoltage Protection: DC Type II / AC Type II
  • PID Recovery Function (Optional)

Compatible Products

  • XW Pro: XW Pro 8548 230 VAC (865-8548-55)
  • Insight Energy Management:
    • InsightHome (865-0330)
    • InsightFacility (865-0335)

Additional Information

  • Country of Manufacture: China
  • Part Numbers:
    • CL 30: PVSCL30E
    • CL 33: PVSCL33E
    • CL 50: PVSCL50E