Apex SGS Solar geyser system, 1.5kW DC, 3kW AC
The APEX Solar Geyser System is the heart of a water heating system – intelligently heating water in a standard electric geyser from the sun’s energy. The device controls and manages the system, providing historical and up to the minute information on status and performance via its web app. Through considering factors beyond just temperature, the system makes intelligent decisions – ensuring that minimal grid power is used. When both grid and solar power sources are available, the system favours solar as its power source, ensuring maximum savings.
Features:
- Optimises your hot water generation with ease
- Easy installation (no need to empty the geyser)
- Compact and complimentary design
- Ideal for urban or completely off grid solutions
- Fully customisable according to your hot water needs
- Unaffected by load-shedding and grid outages
APEX Solar Geyser System front fascia consists of 4 state indicating multicolour LEDs. Below the LEDs is the cover over the terminal chamber where all the cables terminate, which is secured with 2 Philips head screws. APEX Solar Geyser System rear cover features a slotted vent system which facilitates airflow to cool the heat generating components. It is designed to be mounted to the supplied bracket with unimpeded airflow all around.
LEDs
The front cover of the APEX Solar Geyser System features a set of multicolour LEDs which are designed to indicate the state of operation or errors.
- GRID: Indicates the status of the grid connection.
- SOLAR: Indicates the status of the PV / Solar connection
- STATUS: Indicates the overall system status of the APEX Solar Geyser System itself.
- TEMP: Indicates the temperature status of the geyser.
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Type Approval Certificate issued for the product by ICASA in compliance with RF, EMC and Safety Regulations. |
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Regulators Compliance Certificated issued for the product by the NRCS in compliance with SANS 10142 Safety Regulations. |
AC Input: | |
Description | Specification |
Voltage | 230V AC |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Current | 15A |
Connection | 3 x 4mm2 Screw Terminals |
Installation Pre-requisites | AC MCB and local Isolation point (Not supplied) |
AC Detection | Yes |
AC Mode Output: | |
Voltage | 230V AC |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Current | 15A |
Solar Input: | |
Input Voltage Range | 110 - 230VDC |
Maximum Input Current | 15A |
Maximum Power Input | 1500W |
MPPT Range | 125 - 230VDC |
Connection | MC4 Solar Connectors |
Installation Pre-requisites | External AC and PV Isolators |
Solar Mode Output: | |
Voltage | 40-230Vrms Modulated DC |
Max Current | 15A |
Geyser Element: | |
Max Voltage | 230V |
Power | 2000W - 3000W |
Element Resistance | 17Ω – 27Ω |
Connection at Device | 3 x 4mm2 Screw Terminals |
Connection at Element | 2 + Earth |
Temperature Sensor: | |
Description | Specification |
Measurement Range | 10°C to 85°C |
Accuracy | +-2°C |
Type | Analog |
Diameter | 2.5mm |
Cable Length | 10m |
Connector | Push Terminal (PCB Mounted) |
Communications: | |
Wi-Fi | 802.11, b/g/n |
Remote Updates (Firmware Over the Air) | Ability to update firmware remotely |
Mechanical: | |
Dimensions (Length X Breadth X Depth) | 210mm x 225mm x 84mm |
Cooling | Natural Convection |
Cable Strain Relief | Integrated for AC cables and thermal probe |
Ingress Protection | IP2X |
Terminal Access | Removable cover |
Installation: | |
Mounting | Vertical only |
Environment | Indoor Use only Indoor. Not for in-roof installation. |
Fasteners | Wall plugs with pozi screws |
Certification: | |
RF | EN 300-328, Designed to IEC 60730 |
EMC | EN 301489-1, Designed to IEC 60730 |
ICASA | RF approved |
NCRS | RCC 2112093 |
Safety | IEC 60950-1 Electrical Safety
IEC 60730-1 Automated electrical controls IEC 60947 Alternative supply changeover controls |
Environmental Conditions: | |
Maximum Ambient Temperature | 0°C to +30°C full output, limited output up to +50°C |
Relative Humidity | 0 % - 80% |
Operating Altitude | 0…..2000m |
Device safety features: | |
Device Over-Temperature Shutdown | 75°C |
Over Current Protection | Fuse (1 x AC and 1 x DC) |
Solar Reverse Polarity Protection | No |
Grid feedback safety | Relay based power path management |
User safety features: | |
Earth Leakage detection | Residual Current Detection |
User Interface: | |
On Device | RGB Digital LED x 4 |
Remote | Web browser |
Settable Temperature Range | +30°C to +70°C (Software) |