Schneider Electric

The Schneider Electric Conext TX Grid Tie inverters offer improved reliability and easier installation than the discontinued Xantrex grid-tie inverters. One of the chief innovations made by Schneider is an improved MPPT algorithm that sweps a wiser voltage range to maximize energy harvest in adverse conditions. The compact Conext inverter is a proven, high-frequency design in a compact enclosure and may be installed with a single PV array, or in a multiple-inverter configuration for large PV systems. Conext Series inverters feature an NEC compliant, integrated Square D DC/AC disconnect. Sealed inverter enclosure can be quickly separated from the wiring box and disconnect for servicing. The NEMA 3R enclosure has a large wiring area with eight knockouts (¾" and 1"). Conext inverters can be mounted side by side with zero clearnace relying on large heat-sinks rather than fans and vents for heat dispersion. An integrated LCD displays power level, daily energy and lifetime production, system status, and installer customized screens. Conext inverters will auto-detect 240 VAC or 208 VAC operation.

Operating temperature is -13°F to +149°F (-25°C to +65°C). Listed to UL 1741 for the U.S. and Canada, CSA 107.1-01, IEEE 1547, and CSA 2 C22.2 No.107-1-01 compliant. 10-year standard warranty.

The Conext Inverter Monitor easily connects to Schneider Electric Conext TX Series inverters using a standard off-the-shelf Cat 5 Ethernet cable, which also provides power to the monitor. Built-in flash memory stores PV system data and makes software upgrades simple. It displays total PV system performance in daily, monthly and lifetime views on a graphical 128 x 64 pixel LCD screen for up to 5 Conext TX Series inverters. Wall mounting bracket and hardware included.

The Communication Gateway connects Schneider Electric solar inverters to a local computer or the Internet. The included Yahoo Widget-based monitoring software provides a simple and graphically rich view of system performance. In addition to 16MB of data logging, the Gateway offers a web page with the ability to configure automated email reports and fault status to the user or installer. The Gateway includes both built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity allowing for flexible and simple set up for wireless or wired connection to a router or direct to a PC. The Gateway logs and transmits system power production, inverter-specific power production, lifetime power production history (daily, weekly, monthly) and inverter faults. It can monitor a network consisting of up to 20 single-phase Conext inverters through a Cat 5 connection between each inverter and the Gateway. The Gateway can also be used with the XW Series inverters.