Can I connect the Powerback PB3000 and 5000 to a Solar Panel?

You require a PV charge controller to be able to charge the battery from the Sun. The powerback will be connected directly to the battery.

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Description
The PB3000S is designed to provide power when it is needed most. Once installed by a qualified electrician and fitted with the recommended battery, you will enjoy many years of maintenance free operation. Sollatek recommends that you use deep cycle batteries with a minimum capacity per battery of 100Ah. 2 x 12V 100Ah batteries connected in series will provide 100Ah @ 24V. However, 200Ah is the recommended minimum ampere hour capacity per battery to provide a useful back up time when power is lost.
- Total load capacity 3000 VA
- System battery 24V
- Highly efficient back up when critically needed
- Clean, reliable, pure Sinewave power
- Built-in MPPT solar charge controller for optimum harvest sun power
- Fast transfer time (15 millisecond) comparable to offline/line interactive UPS
- Transfer time configurable to cope with Genset output power
- Three step intelligent charging to reduce recharge time
- Intelligent fan cooling determined by the load
- Supports heavy duty appliances like air conditioners
- Comprehensive LCD display
- Fully configurable by end user
- Multiple operation modes to meet every configuration with Solar and mains
- Overload, short circuit, high temperature protection
- Low battery alarm
- Suitable for all types of appliances, electrical and electronic equipment
- Compact in size (excluding batteries and installation accessories)

Specification

Model type	PB3000S
Specification. Mains power
Rated output power	3000VA / 2520W
Input voltage waveform	sinusoidal (utility or generator)
Nominal input voltage	230Vac
Input voltage range	90-280Vac
Low line disconnect	170Vac (normal), 90Vac (Generator/wide range)
Low line re-connect	180Vac (normal), 100Vac (Generator/wide range)
High line disconnect	280Vac
High line re-connect	270Vac
Max AC input voltage	300Vac rms
Nominal input frequency	50Hz / 60Hz (Auto detection)
Low line frequency disconnect	40+/-1Hz
High line frequency disconnect	65 +/-1Hz
Output voltage waveform	same as input waveform
Output short circuit protection	circuit breaker 30A
Efficiency (line mode)	>95%
Transfer switch rating	30A
Transfer time (AC to DC)	Typical 15-20ms, 40ms max
Transfer time (DC to AC)
Inverter Mode Specifications
Output voltage waveform	pure sine wave
Power factor	0.8
Nominal output voltage(V)	231 (+/-10%)
Output frequency(Hz)	50Hz / 60Hz +/- 1Hz
Nominal efficiency	>80%
Overload protection	fault after 5s@>/=150% load,
	fault after 10s@110%-150% load,
Surge rating	6000VA
Capable of starting electric motor	1.5HP
Output short circuit protection	current limit (fault after 4 cycles max)
Nominal DC input voltage	24V
Low DC alarm	21.0 +/- 0.6Vdc
Low DC alarm recovery	21.6 +/- 0.6Vdc
Low DC shut-down	20.0 +/- 0.6Vdc
Low DC shut-down recovery	22.0 +/- 0.6Vdc
High DC Shut-down	30.0 +/- 0.6Vdc
High DC shut-down recovery	29.0 +/- 0.6Vdc
Power saver setting	0W (Set “OFF” at LCD)
Charge Mode Specifications
Input voltage range	180V- 270Vac(Normal range)
	100V- 270Vac(wide range)
Nominal output voltage(V)	According to the battery type selected.
Nominal charge current	10A @ Vi/p <170Vac
	20A @ Vi/p =230Vac
	10A @ Vi/p >280Vac
Charger short circuit protection	automatic unit shutdown
Over charge protection	Bat. V >/=30Vdc, Fault, Buzzer alarm
Charge algorithm	Three stage. CC.CV AND FLOAT
Battery nom voltage	24V
Flooded	CC/CV 29.2 – Float 27
AGM/Gel	CC/CV 28.2 – Float 27
General Specifications
Safety certification	CE (EN60950)
EMI classification	EN62040-2 C2
Environment operating temp. Deg C.	0-45
Storage temperature. Deg C.	-15 to 60
Altitude, operational.	Elevation <1500m
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% non condensing
Audible noise	60dB max
Cooling	Forced air, variable speed fan.
Dimension WxHxD	330x268x76
Weight Kg	5

Downloads
Brochures
- PowerBack Brochure (2 MB)
Instruction Manuals
- PowerBack 3000S manual August 2018 (2MB)
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Can I connect the Powerback PB3000 and 5000 to a Solar Panel?
You require a PV charge controller to be able to charge the battery from the Sun. The powerback will be connected directly to the battery.
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