US series · parallel 120Vac inverter

ELE SPI4836M80-300P3.6kW output with a 300V PV design ceiling.

Documented for 120Vac single-phase systems with a 48V battery platform, 6kW PV input, one 27A MPPT channel and support for one to six parallel units.

US series120Vac48V battery1-6 parallel
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PV voltage300VMaximum DC input voltage
Battery current80A / 85AMaximum charge / discharge

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3.6kWRated AC output
120VacSingle-phase output
1 × 27AMPPT channel
1-6Parallel units

Selection answer

A 48V model for 120Vac projects with planned expansion.

The model fits a documented 120Vac single-phase branch where 3.6kW rated output, a 48V battery platform and future parallel grouping are relevant. Its 300V PV ceiling is a strict string-design boundary, not a target.

01

Confirm 120Vac service

Rated output is single-phase L+N+PE at 50/60Hz.

Do not treat it as split phase
02

Check the 48V battery

The brochure lists 40-60Vdc and 80A/85A maximum charge/discharge.

Verify BMS and conductors
03

Design below 300V PV

The MPPT range stops at 260V and cold-weather Voc must remain below 300V.

Calculate the full string
04

Engineer parallel expansion

One to six units are listed, but grouping, protection and communications must be confirmed.

Use current model documents

Documented operating paths

A 300V PV boundary feeding a 48V battery system.

The brochure lists on-grid, off-grid and battery-less operation. Final PV strings, protection, 120Vac service, parallel arrangement and operating modes must follow current installation documentation.

System overviewELE SPI4836M80-300P
01 / Solar input

PV array

90-300V input range

90-260V MPPT range

PV → inverter

02 / Energy conversion

Hybrid inverter

ELE SPI4836M80-300P

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3600Wrated output

5400VA peak for 5s

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03 / Energy storage

48V battery

80A max charge

85A max discharge

Battery ↔ inverter

04 / AC connection

Loads / grid

120Vac single-phase

10ms typical transfer

Grid input · load output

Functional overview, not an installation wiring diagram. Follow the model-specific manual for terminal assignments and protection.

Model specification

Every published value tied to ELE SPI4836M80-300P.

Values below are transcribed from the supplied July 2026 neutral brochure. Confirm the latest model and market revision before procurement, PV design, parallel planning or installation.

01

DC input / PV

Maximum DC input power
6000W
Maximum DC input voltage
300V
Start voltage
120V
PV input voltage range
90-300V
MPPT voltage range
90-260V
MPPT channels
1
Maximum MPPT input current
27A
Maximum PV charging current
80A
02

AC input and output

AC input range
85-140Vac
Input frequency range
47-55Hz / 57-65Hz
Maximum AC input current
40Aac
Maximum AC charge current
60Adc
Rated AC output power
3600W
Maximum AC output power
3600VA
Peak power / duration
5400VA / 5s
Rated output voltage
120Vac
Output frequency
50/60Hz
Power factor
1
Connection
L+N+PE
03

Battery parameters

Rated battery voltage
48Vdc
Minimum start voltage
44V
Battery voltage range
40-60Vdc
Battery type
Lead-acid / lithium
Maximum charge / discharge
80A / 85A
Charge voltage range
40-60Vdc
Battery-less operation
Yes
PV / grid battery activation
Listed feature
04

General data

Dimensions (W × D × H)
428 × 280 × 110mm
Weight
7.8kg
Operating temperature
-10°C to 55°C
Derating
Above 45°C
Storage temperature
-25°C to 60°C
Humidity range
5%-95%
Cooling
Forced air, variable speed
Protection class / noise
IP21 / ≤60dB
05

Protection and transfer

Grid overload protection
Circuit breaker
Grid breaker rating
40A
AC reverse feed protection
Yes
Battery short-circuit protection
Fuse
AC output short-circuit protection
Yes
Wiring protection
Yes
Transfer time
10ms typical
CT anti-backflow
Yes
06

Interfaces and scale

Communication ports
USB / RS485 / Wi-Fi
Dry contact control
Yes
Remote diagnostics / OTA
Yes
Parallel units
1-6
Maximum altitude
4000m
No-derating altitude
≤2000m
Maximum efficiency
>92.3% battery to load
Phases
Single-phase

Brochure-listed functions

Parallel flexibility inside a lower PV voltage envelope.

These functions are listed on the supplied model page. Availability, firmware behavior, parallel accessories and configuration should be checked against the current supplied package.

Check project compatibility
01

One to six parallel units

The brochure mentions split-phase or three-phase grouping up to 21.6kW; exact topology, accessories and approval require the current parallel documentation.

02

Single 27A / 6000W PV channel

PV open-circuit voltage must remain below 300V and operating voltage inside the 90-260V MPPT range.

03

5400VA peak for 5 seconds

The exact table value is used here. Verify the starting profile of motors and other critical loads.

04

CT anti-backflow and tariff management

Confirm CT selection, placement, utility rules, operating schedule and commissioning method.

05

Generator and battery-less modes

Dry-contact generator control and PV plus grid direct supply are listed; confirm project behavior before design.

Before specification

300V PV, 48V battery and 120Vac output are separate limits.

A matching headline value is not enough. Check each electrical domain independently and design parallel operation only from the current model documentation.

01

PV string Voc

Calculate cold-weather open-circuit voltage and keep it below the documented 300V maximum.

02

Battery and BMS

Confirm model, 40-60Vdc window, current, protocol, firmware and communication cable pinout.

03

120Vac service

Confirm country, single-phase service, frequency, neutral, earthing and grid requirements.

04

Parallel architecture

Confirm unit count, phase grouping, master logic, protection, wiring and communication accessories.

05

Documents

Request the current datasheet, manual and applicable certificate scope for the target market.

Certification note

The brochure specification table references UL 1741, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and FCC Part 15 Class B. This website does not present those references as independently verified certificates. Request the applicable certificate, exact model scope and revision before relying on a compliance claim.

Model FAQ

Answers tied to ELE SPI4836M80-300P.

The supplied model page controls the answers below. Project suitability still depends on the complete AC, PV, battery and parallel design.

The brochure lists 300V maximum DC input voltage, a 90-300V PV input range and a 90-260V MPPT range.

Model-specific inquiry

Check the PV ceiling before planning expansion.

Send the country, AC service, PV strings, battery model, loads, planned parallel count, quantity and documents required. The inquiry form will prefill this model number.

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