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Description
Fronius Primo 5.0-1: The Intelligent Heart of Your Home Solar System
The Fronius Primo 5.0-1 is a high-performance 5kW solar inverter designed specifically for North American residential projects. Think of it as the "brain" of your solar array, it takes the raw energy from your roof and safely transforms it into the clean electricity that powers your lights and appliances. With its CEC efficiency of 96.5%, the Fronius Primo 5.0 ensures that almost no energy is wasted during the conversion process.
Key Advantages for Your Home
- Maximize Every Ray of Sun: Even if part of your roof is shaded, the Dynamic Peak Manager technology automatically finds the best way to keep your energy production high.
- Built to Last with Active Cooling: While some brands use quiet "passive" cooling, our Active Cooling system uses a smart, variable-speed fan to prevent hot spots and significantly extend the life of your 5kw inverter.
- Professional, Secure Installation: The unique SnapINverter hinge design allows for a lightweight, secure installation that makes both setup and future maintenance easier than ever.
- Safety & Safety Compliance: Every unit includes built-in Arc Fault Circuit Interruption (AFCI) and is fully Rapid Shutdown compliant to meet modern safety codes like NEC 2017.
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Technical specifications
- Continuous AC Power Output 5000 W
- Max Operating Voltage 600 V
- Min Operating Voltage 80 V
- AC Voltages 208, 240 VAC
- AC Frequencies 60 Hz
- Recommended PV Input (STC) 7800 W
- Topology Transformerless
- Phase 1 Phase
- Maximum DC Input Voltage 600 VDC
- Maximum DC Input Current 18 A
- Peak Efficiency 97.9 %
- CEC Efficiency 96.5 %
- Number of MPPT's 2
- Max MPPT Voltage 480 V
- Min MPPT Voltage 240 V
- Positive Input Channels 4
- Negative Input Channels 4
- Enclosure Ratings NEMA 4X
- Mounting Type DIN Rail|Rack|Surface Mount
- Special Features Wifi Interface Option, Field Serviceability, Design Flexibility
General Information
- Type: String Inverter
- Series: Primo Series
- Approvals: UL 1741-2010, UL1998 (for functions: AFCI and isolation monitoring), IEEE 1547-2003, CSA TIL M-07 Issue 1-2013
Peace of Mind Warranty
The Fronius Primo 5.0-1 comes with a 10-year manufacturer warranty when registered on the Fronius Solar.web portal. This platform also provides free Wi-Fi monitoring, so you can track your solar savings in real-time from your smartphone or tablet.
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Downloads
Datasheet
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Warranty
10 years