SolarMagic™ Power Optimizers

Maximizing solar energy for the real world

Key Features:

• Reclaims up to 57% of lost energy from real-world conditions
• Makes installation easier and more flexible
• Provides system owners a faster return on their investment

SolarMagic™ power optimizers are the perfect solution for maximizing the energy harvest of solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays affected by real world conditions. Solar PV arrays are susceptible to large amounts of energy loss from small amounts of shade caused by light barriers like trees, roof obstructions, and debris. In addition, solar arrays require installation with a single orientation and tilt to avoid array mismatch energy loss. SolarMagic power optimizers reclaim up to 57% of the energy lost to real-world shade and mismatch conditions and enable flexible design installation.

Optimizing solar systems—even in shaded conditions.

When it comes to solar energy, the power of the solar array is only as strong as the weakest-performing panel. And in real world conditions, where mismatch is common from sources like shade, chimneys, power lines, intermittent clouds and even bird droppings, solar efficiency can be decreased significantly. In fact, as little as 10% shade can result in as much as 50% less energy. SolarMagic power optimizers maximize the energy potential of each individual panel so up to 57% of the lost energy can be restored. That means customers living in less-than-ideal conditions can install effective solar systems and take advantage of a larger solar array setup. SolarMagic power optimizers are designed to maximize the solar energy harvest by increasing kilowatt hours despite unavoidable, real-world conditions.

Easy to install and highly effective.

Besides reclaiming up to 57% of the energy lost from mismatch conditions like shade and infrastructure, SolarMagic power optimizers offer extensive flexibility. In fact, as many as 87% of installers say they design solar panel configurations around shade, often resulting in awkward or unattractive configurations. SolarMagic technology gives installers the freedom to position panels sensibly, without working around shade.

Power Optimizer Technical Data

SolarMagic power optimizers SM1230-3A1/ 3B1/4A1/4B1 specifications

20-Year Warranty:
All SolarMagic power optimizers come with a limited 20-year warranty, ensuring the reliability of the panel-mounted electronics matches the panels themselves.

Electrical Operating Parameters

SM1230-3A1/4A1 — Operating Specifications

Symbol	Parameter	Min	Typical	Max
VSYS	UL System String Voltage			600
Vdc
	CE System String Voltage			1000
Vdc
VMPP	PV Module MPP Voltage	15 Vdc	28 Vdc	40 Vdc
IMPP	PV Module MPP Current			8.5A
PMPP	PV Module Power	5W		230W
VOC	PV Module Open-Circuit Voltage			50 Vdc
ISC (OCP)	PV Module Short-Circuit Current
	Over-Current Protection Threshold	9.2A		10.4A
VOUT	Output Voltage	0 Vdc		43 Vdc
IOUT	Output Current	0A		8.5A
h	Efficiency		98.5%
TA	Operating Temperature	-40°F (-40°C)		158°F (70°C)

Electrical Operating Parameters

SM1230-3B1/4B1 — Operating Specifications

Symbol	Parameter	Min	Typical	Max
VSYS	UL System String Voltage			600
Vdc
	CE System String Voltage			1000
Vdc
VMPP	PV Module MPP Voltage	30 Vdc	56 Vdc	80 Vdc
IMPP	PV Module MPP Current			5.5A
PMPP	PV Module Power	5W		230W
VOC	PV Module Open-Circuit Voltage			100
ISC (OCP)	PV Module Short-Circuit Current
	Over-Current Protection Threshold	5.9A		6.4A
VOUT	Output Voltage	0 Vdc		86 Vdc
IOUT	Output Current	0A		5.5A
h	Efficiency		98.5%
TA	Operating Temperature	-40°F (-40°C)		158°F (70°C)

Physical Specifications:

Model	Body Dimension	Weight	Connector Type
SM1230-3A1	5.27” x 4.24” x 1.86”	2.3 lbs	MC3
SM1230-3B1	(13.4 x 10.8 x 4.7 cm)	(1.1 kg)
SM1230-4A1	5.27” x 4.24” x 1.86”	2.3 lbs	MC4
SM1230-4B1	(13.4 x 10.8 x 4.7 cm)	(1.1 kg)

Safety and conformance certifications

Each SolarMagic power optimizer is designed and tested to comply with the appropriate sections of the UL 1741, IEC 61010 and IEC 60529 standards.

SolarMagic blocking diodes SM2060-3A1/4A1/SM2100-3A1/4A1 specifications

20-Year Warranty:
All SolarMagic blocking diodes come with a limited 20-year warranty.

Electrical Operating Parameters

SM2060-3A1/4A1 — Operating Specifications

Symbol	Parameter	Min	Typical	Max
VSYS	System voltage			600
Vdc
IIN	Input current (PV ISC)			9A
VF	Forward voltage drop		0.7 Vdc	1.26
Vdc
h	Efficiency		99.80%
TA	Operating Temperature	-40°F (-40°C)		158°F (70°C)

Electrical Operating Parameters

SM2100-3A1/4A1 — Operating Specifications

Symbol	Parameter	Min	Typical	Max
VSYS	System voltage			600
Vdc
IIN	Input current (PV ISC)			9A
VF	Forward voltage drop		0.7 Vdc	1.26
Vdc
h	Efficiency		99.80%
TA	Operating Temperature	-40°F (-40°C)		158°F (70°C)

Physical Specifications:

Model	Body Dimension	Weight	Connector Type
SM2060-3A1	3.93” x 3.33” x 1.68”	12.5 oz.	MC3
SM2100-3A1	(10 x 8.45 x 4.28 cm)	(0.36 kg)
SM2060-4A1	3.93” x 3.33” x 1.68”	12.5 oz.	MC4
SM2100-4A1	(10 x 8.45 x 4.28 cm)	(0.36 kg)