Xantrex SW 4048 Single Inverter Power Panel A cost-effective alternative to assembling everything yourself. These power panels pre-assembled by Trace are usually cheaper than buying the separate pieces and putting them together yourself. Panels are available in a range of capacities, DC inputs and AC output configurations and are certified to UL standards by ETL Testing Laboratories as a complete system. If you are looking to assemble your own system, we'd suggest buying a power panel system. It'll save you time, frustration, money and some of the potential dangers of assembling it all yourself. While picking out the right power panel system for yourself, be sure to look at the options available. Add the option to your cart before you check out and they will be included (assembled) with your power panel before it is delivered to you. (Hint: Adding the C40 charge controller option to your power panel - which most folks who are going to use solar panels need anyhow - will greatly speed up the delivery of your order. Why? Trace usually has many panels with the C40 installed already made up and in stock.) In most cases, you will want to add at least the C40 charge controller option so that you may regulate the charge from your solar panels to your batteries. We've noticed there's been some confusion due to the reference to the AC charge controller built-in to the inverter. This is a feature that allows your system work essentially as a large UPS (backup power system). When the power from the grid is functioning the inverter works as a charge controller (using the AC electricity from the grid) and keeps your batteries topped off. When the grid's power fails the inverter then works like an inverter and uses the energy from the charged battery array supplies AC power to your home. Specifications Overview Included in all SW Power Panel Systems: Powder-coated steel backplate prewired with all NEC / UL required AC & DC overcurrent protection and disconnects (only for indoor installation). Simply connect to the battery and AC loads and your system is operational. Can be used with wind, solar, or hydro DC charging sources 60 amp AC system bypass that allows inverter servicing while keeping AC loads connected to the grid or generator Flexible conduit for connection of the system to the battery enclosure ETL listed components and enclosure Negative/ground bonding block. Sine wave AC power inverter with high-efficiency, bidirectional operation Up to 11 kW of continuous AC power Up to 60 amps of AC input from a generator or utility grid Three-stage, temperature-compensated battery charging (up to 300A @ 12VDC, 240A @ 24 VDC, and 150A @ 48 VDC) Utility-interactive and generator-support operating modes Able to regulate up to 4.8 kW of power from solar or other DC charging sources Available outputs of 105, 120, 230 or 120/240 vac at 50 or 60 Hz. Available for a 12, 24 or 48-volt DC system The Details The SW Series Power Panel includes all National Electric Code (NEC) required components, wiring and safety circuitry. The power panel meets NEMA type 1 environmental standards for indoor mounting only. All power panel systems offer proven Trace Engineering inverters, with all the features, performance and reliability that has made them the industry standard. Each power panel is shipped by truck in a wooden container. The SW Power Panel system comes ready for installation, pre-wired with the following: SW Series pure sinewave AC power inverter with high efficiency and bi-directional (to feed/sell back into the grid) operation, includes: 30 amp AC pass-thru power at 120 VAC (/S=Single system) or 120/240 VAC (/D Dual system) Adjustable three stage, temperature compensated battery charging 175 or 250 amp DC disconnect breaker* 60 amp AC disconnect/bypass breaker in box* AC and DC wiring in conduit* (battery cables not included) Powered coated steel back-plate (40"Hx43"Wx1"D) Battery Temperature Sensor Inverter Conduit Box* Negative/Ground Bonding Block 500 amp/50mV shunt (for remote metering) * These items are doubled on /D (Dual = two inverters) systems Power Panel Systems Dual Power Panel system (/D) require two battery cable pair. Total battery cable length that is usable is 1 foot less than the length ordered due to 1 foot required in the DC disconnect (e.g. PPO-BC5-2/0 is 5 feet long one-way, but 4 feet usable to the battery bank). ** Battery cables are offered only as an option and are not pre-installed on the power panel. Power Panel Options Add any extra options to your cart for the power panel of your choice. (Options only available when ordered on the same puchase order as the power panel.) Part Number Description (* = Recommended for solar powered systems) PPO-C40 C40 DC charge or load controller installed, includes pre-wired 60 amp DC breaker(add this option if you are planning to use your power panel in conjunction with solar panels)* PO-DVM/C40 Digital meter with LCD display installed on the front of the C40. Tells the charge level off your batteries as charged by your solar panels. Measures volts, amps and amp-hours.* PPO-CD15 15 amp DC load breaker pre-wired and installed in the DC disconnect PPO-CD20 20 amp DC load breaker pre-wired and installed in the DC disconnect PPO-CD60 60 amp DC load breaker pre-wired and installed in the DC disconnect PPO-BC5-2/0 5 foot 2/0 AWG battery cable pair with ring terminals (battery side only) and flexible conduit PPO-BC10-2/0 5 foot 2/0 AWG battery cable pair with ring terminals (battery side only) and flexible conduit PPO-BC5-4/0 5 foot 4/0 AWG battery cable pair with ring terminals (battery side only) and flexible conduit PPO-BC10-4/0 10 foot 4/0 AWG battery cable pair with ring terminals (battery side only) and flexible conduit PPO-BC15-4/0 15 foot 4/0 AWG battery cable pair with ring terminals (battery side only) and flexible conduit Note: Products are listed by UL and/or ETL to UL specifications. Shipping Because power panels are an assembly of various components and a metal backplate, they weigh at least 150 lbs. As a result, power panels cannot be shipped via by UPS and must be shipped by Truck Freight. Shipping costs range widely, depending on the size of the power panel and distance to be shipped. Panels are shipped directly from Trace (where they are assembled) to reduce middlemen cost and extra shipping charges. Shipping charges can range from $60 - $450 for shipping in the US. Shipping costs for orders that require truck freight currently have to be manually calculated. Once you place your order, you will receive an email within a short period with the description of your order with the shipping costs included. To complete the order you will need to respond with a confirmation that you wish to continue with the order. Note: Due to size and weight this item must ship via truck.