P860 Power Optimizer - North America
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Power Optimizer For North America
P860 / P960 / P1101 
Power OptimizerModel 
(Typical Module Compatibility)
P860 
(for 2 x 72 cell modules) 
P960 
(for 2 x 72 cell modules) 
P1101 
(for up to 2 x high power or bi-
facial modules) 
(1) Rated power of the module at STC will not exceed the Power Optimizer “Rated Input DC Power”. Modules with up to +5% power 
tolerance are allowed 
(2) In the event of an odd number of PV modules in one string, installation of one P860 /P960 Power Optimizer connected to one PV module is allowed. When connecting a single module to the P860/
P960, seal the unused input connectors with the supplied pair of seals
(3) For other connector types please refer to: https://www.solaredge.com/sites/default/files/optimizer-input-connector-compatibility.pdf 
(4) For ambient temperature above +70˚C / +158˚F, power de-rating is applied. Refer to the Power Optimizers Temperature De-Rating Application Note for more details
PV System Design Using a 
SolarEdge Inverter
(5)(6)
208V Grid 
SE14.4K* 
208V Grid 
SE17.3K* 
277/480V Grid 
SE20K, 30K 
277/480V Grid 
SE33.3K*, SE40K* 
Compatible Power Optimizers  P860, P960, P1101  P860, P960, P1101  P860, P960, P1101  P860, P960, P1101 
Minimum String 
Length 
Power Optimizers 
8  10  14  14 
PV Modules 
15  19  27 
27 
Maximum String 
Length 
Power Optimizers 
30  30  30 
30 
PV Modules 
60  60  60  60 
Maximum Continuous Power per String 
7200  8820  15300  15300 
W 
Maximum Allowed Connected Power per String
(7) 
(Permitted  only  when  the  difference  in  connected 
power  between  strings  is  up  to  2,000W  for  the 
277/480V grid, or 1,000W for the 208V grid) 
1 string - 8400  1 string - 10020  1 string - 17550 
2 strings or 
less - 17550 
W 
2 strings or 
more - 9000 
2 strings or 
more - 10620 
2 strings or 
more - 20300 
3 strings or 
more - 20300 
Parallel Strings of Different Lengths or Orientations  Yes 
*  The same rules apply for Synergy units of equivalent power ratings, that are part of the modular Synergy Technology inverter 
(5) P860/P960 can be mixed in one string only with P860/P960 
INPUT 
Rated Input DC Power
(1)
860 
960 
1100 
W 
Connection Method 
Dual input for independently connected modules
(2)
Single input for series connected modules  
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage 
(Voc at lowest temperature) 
60  125 
Vdc 
MPPT Operating Range 
12.5 - 60 
12.5 - 105 
Vdc 
Maximum Short Circuit Current (Isc) 
22 
23.2 
Adc 
Maximum Short Circuit Current per Input (Isc) 
11 
11.6 
14.1 
Adc 
Maximum Efficiency 
99.5 
% 
Weighted Efficiency 
98.6 
% 
Overvoltage Category 
II 
OUTPUT  DURING  OPERATION 
(
POWER  OPTIMIZER  CONNECTED  TO  OPERATING  SOLAREDGE  INVERTER
)
Maximum Output Current 
18 
Adc 
Maximum Output Voltage 
80 
Vdc 
OUTPUT DURING  STANDBY 
(
POWER  OPTIMIZER  DISCONNECTED  FROM  SOLAREDGE INVERTER  OR  SOLAREDGE  INVERTER OFF
)
Safety Output Voltage per Power Optimizer 
1 ± 0.1 
Vdc 
STANDARD  COMPLIANCE 
Photovoltaic Rapid Shutdown System 
Compliant with NEC 2014, 2017, 2020
EMC 
FCC Part 15 Class A, IEC61000-6-2, IEC61000-6-3 
Safety 
IEC62109-1 (class II safety), UL1741 
Material 
UL94 V-0, UV resistant 
RoHS 
Yes 
INSTALLATION  SPECIFICATIONS 
Compatible SolarEdge Inverters 
Three phase inverters 
SE30K & larger 
Maximum Allowed System Voltage 
1000 
Vdc 
Dimensions (W x L x H) 
129 x 169 x 59 / 5.1 x 6.65 x 2.32 
129 x 162 x 59 / 5.1 x 6.4 x 2.32 
mm / in 
Weight 
1064 / 2.34 
gr / lb 
Input Connector 
MC4
(3) 
Input Wire Length Options 
Input #1 
Input #2 
Input #1 
Input #2 
- 
m / ft 
1 
(-) 0.16 / 0.52, 
(+) 0.16 / 0.52 
(-) 0.16 / 0.52, 
(+) 0.16 / 0.52 
(-) 1.6 / 5.2, 
(+) 1.6 / 5.2 
(-) 1.6 / 5.2, 
(+) 1.6 / 5.2
1.6 / 5.2 
2 
(-) 1.6 / 5.2,  
(+) 0.16 / 0.52 
(-) 0.16 / 0.52, 
(+) 1.6 / 5.2 
3 
(-) 1.6 / 5.2,  
(+) 1.6 / 5.2 
(-) 1.6 / 5.2,  
(+) 1.6 / 5.2 
Output Wire Type / Connector 
Double insulated; MC4 
Output Wire Length 
2.3 / 7.5 
2.3 / 7.5 
2.4 / 7.8 
m / ft 
Operating Temperature Range
(4)
-40 to +85 / -40 to +185 
˚C / ˚F 
Protection Rating 
IP68 / NEMA6P 
Relative Humidity 
0 - 100 
% 
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All other trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Date: 10/2021 DS-000013-4.3-NA. Subject to change without notice. 
-
IEC62109-1 (class II safety), UL1741, UL3741  
129 x 169 x 72 / 5.1 x 6.65 x 2.83 
1410 / 3.1 1340 / 2.95 
(6) P860/P960 design with three phase 208V inverters is limited. Use the SolarEdge Designer for verification 
(7) To connect more STC power per string, design your project using SolarEdge Designer


