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SolarEdge SE5000H (Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology)

Official manufacturer EU / RoW 230 V verified Sept. 1, 2026

Identity

brand SolarEdge
category inverters
ean UNKNOWN
generation SetApp generation (no LCD display; commissioned with the SetApp mobile app over the inverter's built-in Wi-Fi access point). An earlier LCD-display generation of the same models exists and differs in commissioning and in the default Modbus TCP port (502 vs 1502).
manufacturer SolarEdge Technologies
market_version 220/230 Vac single phase; power limited to 4600 VA in Germany
model SE5000H (Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology)
mpn SE5000H-XXXXXBXX4 (region suffix varies)
product_family Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology
product_revision part-number pattern 'SEXXXXH-XXXXXBXX4'
product_status active
region EU / RoW 230 V
release_year UNKNOWN
sku UNKNOWN

Electrical

ac_coupling_support UNKNOWN
backup_eps_output_support False
battery_support False
battery_type N/A on this model (DC-coupled storage requires a separate SolarEdge StorEdge Interface)
battery_voltage_class N/A
battery_voltage_max_v N/A
battery_voltage_min_v N/A
communication_can False
communication_ethernet True
communication_rs485 True
communication_wifi Built-in Wi-Fi access point for SetApp commissioning; monitoring-platform Wi-Fi requires the SolarEdge antenna (optional)
ct_support Via the SolarEdge Energy Meter with CTs (RS485)
generator_input_support False
grid_certifications ['IEC61727', 'IEC62116', 'EN 50438', 'VDE-AR-N-4105', 'VDE 0126-1-1', 'UTE_C_15-712', 'G98', 'G99', 'CEI-021', 'ONORM', 'TF3.2.1', 'C10-11', 'NRS 097-2-1']
grid_export_control Yes - 'Smart Energy Management: Export Limitation'
home_assistant_integration UNKNOWN (not documented by SolarEdge; achievable over SunSpec Modbus TCP)
max_ac_power_kw 5
max_battery_charge_current_a N/A
max_battery_charge_power_kw N/A
max_battery_discharge_current_a N/A
max_dc_voltage_v 480
Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) Datasheet — 'Maximum Input Voltage 480 Vdc'
max_input_current_per_mppt_a 13.5
Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) Datasheet — 'Maximum Input Current 13.5 Adc'
max_pv_input_power_w 10000 (datasheet 'Maximum DC Power (Module STC)'; the SetApp installation guide prints 7750 W for the same model - see data_conflicts). 7130 W in Germany.
max_short_circuit_current_per_mppt_a UNKNOWN (not printed as an Isc row; the installation guide states 'Connection of additional strings in parallel to a single input is allowed as long as the cumulative current does not exceed 45A')
modbus_rtu Yes - SunSpec Modbus RTU over RS485 ('The transmission mode in SolarEdge inverters is set to RTU (binary)')
modbus_tcp Yes - SunSpec Modbus TCP over the LAN/Ethernet port. Disabled by default; enabled in SetApp under Site Communication > Modbus TCP. Default port 1502 on SetApp inverters (502 on the older LCD generation). Only a single connection/session is supported.
mppt_max_voltage_v N/A - fixed 380 Vdc nominal string voltage; 480 Vdc is the absolute maximum input voltage, not an MPPT ceiling.
mppt_min_voltage_v N/A - fixed 380 Vdc nominal string voltage, not an MPPT window. Do not read this as a conventional tracker range.
num_mppt 1 fixed-voltage DC bus - NOT a conventional MPPT. See notes: MPPT is performed per module by the mandatory SolarEdge Power Optimizers; the inverter holds its DC input at a FIXED 380 Vdc nominal and does not sweep an MPPT window.
Installation Guide - Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) — installation guide p.13/p.30: 'All PV modules must be connected to a Power Optimizer'; 'SolarEdge fixed input voltage architecture enables the parallel [strings] to be of different lengths'
officially_supported_battery_brands N/A (no battery port on this model)
phase_type single-phase
pv_inputs_per_mppt 2 x MC4 pair (two physical DC input pairs feeding one fixed-voltage bus; strings of different lengths may be paralleled)
rated_ac_power_kw 5
Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) Datasheet — 'Rated AC Power Output 5000(1) VA', footnote (1) '4600VA in Germany'
smart_meter_support Yes - SolarEdge Energy Meter on RS485 (required for export limitation); RS485 bus supports up to 32 devices
startup_voltage_v UNKNOWN
sunspec_support Yes - 'All SolarEdge inverters with SetApp configuration are SunSpec-supported'
topology grid-tie string inverter in a MANDATORY per-module power-optimizer architecture (no battery port on this model; storage requires a separate StorEdge Interface)

Physical / mechanical

bracket_dimensions_mm UNKNOWN
cable_entry_positions AC via a cable gland; DC via MC4 connectors
cable_gland_sizes AC cable gland accepts 9-16 mm cable diameter
depth_mm 142
diameter_mm N/A
din_rail_type N/A
enclosure_material UNKNOWN (aluminium heat sink with outer fins - the mounting screws pass 'through the outer heat sink fin on both sides')
height_mm 280
housing_color UNKNOWN
mounting_bolt_size UNKNOWN for the wall fixings; the two inverter-to-bracket screws are supplied with the unit
mounting_hole_diameter_mm UNKNOWN
mounting_hole_spacing_mm UNKNOWN
mounting_plate_dimensions_mm UNKNOWN (a mounting bracket is supplied; its drilling pattern is given in the Mechanical Specifications appendix but was not transcribed for this model)
mounting_type ['wall', 'pole', 'stud framing']
rack_units N/A
screw_sizes UNKNOWN
shipping_weight_kg UNKNOWN
terminal_locations AC terminal block behind the gland; 2 x MC4 pair for DC
torque_specs Inverter to bracket: 'Tighten the screws with a torque of 4.0 N*m / 2.9 lb.*ft.' AC terminal screws: 'a torque of 1.2-1.5 N*m'. AC cable gland: 'a torque of 2.8-3.3 N*m'. (Power optimizers to rack: M6 or M8 stainless bolts, 9-10 N*m.)
Installation Guide - Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) — installation guide p.27 (bracket 4.0 N*m), pp.29-30 (AC terminal 1.2-1.5 N*m, gland 2.8-3.3 N*m)
weight_kg 10.5
Installation Guide - Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) — installation guide specs table: 'Weight 10.5 kg'
width_mm 370
Installation Guide - Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) — installation guide specs table pp.62-64: 'Dimensions (HxWxD) 280 x 370 x 142 mm'

Installation

altitude_derating_note UNKNOWN
clearance_bottom_mm 100
clearance_front_mm UNKNOWN
clearance_left_mm 100
clearance_right_mm 100
clearance_top_mm 200
Installation Guide - Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) — installation guide pp.25-26 Figure 6: '20 cm from the top ... At least 10 cm from the bottom ... 10 cm from the right and left'
cooling_airflow_requirements Natural convection (fanless)
direct_sunlight_restriction 'It is recommended to mount the inverter in a location protected from direct sunlight.'
indoor_outdoor indoor and outdoor (IP65)
installation_humidity_range UNKNOWN
installation_temperature_range_c UNKNOWN
max_installation_altitude_m UNKNOWN
minimum_wall_thickness_mm UNKNOWN
mounting_orientation Vertical wall/pole mounting on the supplied bracket
orientation_allowed ['vertical (wall)', 'pole', 'stud framing']
orientation_forbidden ['UNKNOWN']
surface_requirements Mounting surface must support the inverter weight; wall, stud framing or pole mounting supported
two_person_lift_required No (10.5 kg)
ventilation_requirements Natural-convection cooling; keep the stated clearances free. Side by side: at least 200 mm between inverters. Stacked: at least 400 mm between inverters.

Environment

cooling_method natural convection (fanless)
corrosion_class UNKNOWN
fan_replaceable N/A (no fan)
ik_rating UNKNOWN
ip_rating IP65 - Outdoor and Indoor
Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) Datasheet — 'Protection Rating IP65 - Outdoor and Indoor'
max_altitude_m UNKNOWN
nema_rating UNKNOWN
noise_level_db < 25 dBA
operating_temperature_c -40 to +60
pollution_degree UNKNOWN
relative_humidity UNKNOWN
salt_mist_resistance UNKNOWN
storage_temperature_c UNKNOWN
uv_resistance UNKNOWN

Interfaces & connectors

ac_terminal_type Screw terminal block behind a cable gland; conductor 1-13 mm2, cable diameter 9-16 mm; strip 58 mm of outer insulation and 10 mm of the conductor insulation
analog_inputs UNKNOWN
auxiliary_power_output UNKNOWN
backup_eps_terminal N/A
battery_terminal_type N/A
bluetooth UNKNOWN
can No
cellular Optional cellular plug-in
cloud_api SolarEdge Monitoring Platform (a separate monitoring API exists; not covered by the documents fetched)
digital_inputs UNKNOWN
dry_contacts UNKNOWN
ethernet Yes - LAN, CAT6, max 100 m, RJ45
generator_start_contact N/A
generator_terminal N/A
local_api SunSpec Modbus TCP on the LAN is the documented local interface
modbus_rtu Yes, SunSpec Modbus RTU over RS485
modbus_tcp Yes, SunSpec Modbus TCP over Ethernet. Disabled by default; SetApp > Site Communication > Modbus TCP > Enable. Default port 1502 (SetApp) / 502 (LCD generation). Single connection and session only.
SunSpec Implementation Technical Note — SunSpec technical note v3.2: 'Select Site Communication > Modbus TCP > Enable'; 'the default port is 1502'; 'The MODBUS TCP function is disabled by default'; 'Only a single connection and session are supported'
mqtt UNKNOWN
ocpp N/A
programmable_relay UNKNOWN
protocol_notes Also 'wireless SolarEdge Energy Net (optional)' for SolarEdge Home devices. Unlike the Victron units in this batch, Modbus TCP here is native to the inverter - no gateway is required.
pv_connector_type MC4 - 2 x MC4 pair
rapid_shutdown_interface Inherent to the architecture: with the ON/OFF/P switch at OFF the power optimizers drop to a low safety voltage (1 V per optimizer). No separate rapid-shutdown initiator row in this datasheet.
relay_outputs UNKNOWN
rs232 UNKNOWN
rs485 Yes - leader/follower bus, up to 32 devices; also the interface for SolarEdge meters and third-party data loggers; termination required on the first and last inverter
smart_load_output Via ZigBee Smart Energy products (optional plug-in + external antenna)
sunspec Yes
usb UNKNOWN
wifi Built-in Wi-Fi access point for SetApp; monitoring-platform Wi-Fi is optional and needs the SolarEdge antenna
zigbee Optional plug-in + external antenna (Smart Energy)

Controls & display

audible_alarm UNKNOWN
buttons ON/OFF/P three-position switch. P for 2 s shows production/error info via the LEDs and activates the Wi-Fi access point for SetApp; P for more than 5 s starts optimizer pairing (all 3 LEDs blink).
display_type none - SetApp generation has no LCD
leds 3 LEDs: 'Blue ON - the inverter is communicating with the monitoring platform'; 'Green ON - the system is producing'; 'Green blinking - AC is connected but the system is not producing'; 'Red ON - system error'
local_display False
mobile_app SolarEdge SetApp (commissioning and configuration); mySolarEdge / SolarEdge Monitoring for the owner
remote_display_option UNKNOWN
status_indicators LED colour/state combinations plus SetApp
touchscreen False
web_interface SolarEdge Monitoring Platform (cloud)

Protection

afci Yes - 'Arc Fault Protection: Integrated, User Configurable (According to UL1699B)'
anti_islanding Yes - 'Utility Monitoring, Islanding Protection, Country Configurable Thresholds: Yes'
ground_fault_protection Ground fault isolation detection, 600 kOhm sensitivity
insulation_monitoring Ground fault isolation detection, 600 kOhm sensitivity
integrated_breakers_fuses UNKNOWN
integrated_dc_switch The inverter is certified as a DC disconnection device for PV generators per IEC 60947-3 / DIN EN 60947-3 and may replace a separate DC disconnect; the ON/OFF/P switch drops the optimizer string to a low safety voltage
over_current UNKNOWN
over_temperature UNKNOWN
over_voltage UNKNOWN
overvoltage_category UNKNOWN
protection_class Transformer-less, ungrounded
residual_current_monitoring UNKNOWN
reverse_polarity Yes - 'Reverse-Polarity Protection: Yes'
short_circuit UNKNOWN
surge_protection UNKNOWN
under_voltage UNKNOWN

Certifications

emc ['EN/IEC 61000-6-1', 'EN/IEC 61000-6-2', 'EN/IEC 61000-6-3', 'EN/IEC 61000-6-4', 'EN 55011', 'FCC Part 15', 'EN/IEC 61000-3-2', 'EN/IEC 61000-3-3', 'EN/IEC 61000-3-11', 'EN/IEC 61000-3-12']
grid_codes ['IEC61727', 'IEC62116', 'EN 50438', 'VDE-AR-N-4105', 'VDE 0126-1-1', 'UTE_C_15-712', 'G98', 'G99', 'CEI-021', 'ONORM', 'TF3.2.1', 'C10-11', 'NRS 097-2-1']
other ['Arc fault protection according to UL1699B', 'DC disconnection device: IEC 60947-3:1999 +A1:2001 +A2:2005, DIN EN 60947-3']
regional ['UNKNOWN (CE not quoted verbatim in the fetched documents)']
safety ['IEC-62109-1', 'IEC-62109-2']

Warranty & service

conditions Warranty extensions are sold separately (SolarEdge warranty-extension price lists located but not fetched)
cycle_life N/A
design_life_years UNKNOWN
extended_options_years [20, 25]
fan_replaceable N/A (fanless)
field_replaceable_parts ['UNKNOWN']
fuse_replaceable UNKNOWN
service_intervals UNKNOWN
standard_years 12 (INFERRED - the SolarEdge Home Wave single-phase SetApp datasheet carries a '12-25 YEAR WARRANTY' banner for the same family, but its spec columns are SE8000H/SE10000H; no SE5000H-specific warranty statement was fetched)
SolarEdge Home Wave Inverter Single Phase (SetApp) Datasheet - warranty banner reference — warranty banner '12-25 YEAR WARRANTY' on the Home Wave single-phase SetApp datasheet (family document; SE5000H columns not present) - INFERRED

Packaging & logistics

gross_weight_kg UNKNOWN
package_depth_mm UNKNOWN
package_height_mm UNKNOWN
package_width_mm UNKNOWN
transport_restrictions UNKNOWN
units_per_pallet UNKNOWN

Documents

datasheet Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) Datasheet rev UNKNOWN
datasheet SolarEdge Home Wave Inverter Single Phase (SetApp) Datasheet - warranty banner reference rev UNKNOWN
installation-manual Installation Guide - Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave Technology (SetApp) rev UNKNOWN
modbus-manual SunSpec Implementation Technical Note rev Version 3.2
product-page SolarEdge residential PV inverters product page rev UNKNOWN
warranty {# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it backs no stored value. #} SolarEdge 20-year warranty extension price list — located, not retrieved rev UNKNOWN

Recorded conflicts

physical.weight_kg Resolved — imported outcome unspecified
10.5 — HD-Wave SetApp installation guide, SE5000H specification table
9 / 10.6 — Two separate extraction passes of the HD-Wave SetApp datasheet INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS row, which prints per-model weights across seven columns and could not be reliably column-mapped by text extraction (9 kg was attributed to SE3000H in the second pass, 10.6 kg to SE3500H)
multi-column datasheet row that text extraction maps unreliably; the installation guide gives a single per-model table and is preferred
max_pv_input_power_w Review required
10000 — Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave (SetApp) datasheet, 'Maximum DC Power (Module STC) 10000(2) W' (fetched 2026-09-01)
7750 — HD-Wave SetApp installation guide, appendix technical specifications for SE5000H: 'Maximum DC Power 7750(1) W' (fetched 2026-09-01)
document revision: SolarEdge raised the permitted DC/AC oversizing ratio for the H-series over successive datasheet revisions (7750 W = 155% of 5000 VA, 10000 W = 200%). The installation guide is the older document. Both figures are 'correct' for their revision; verify against the datasheet revision shipped with the unit.
physical.weight_kg Resolved — imported outcome unspecified
10.5 — HD-Wave SetApp installation guide, SE5000H specification table
9 / 10.6 — Two separate extraction passes of the HD-Wave SetApp datasheet INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS row, which prints per-model weights across seven columns and could not be reliably column-mapped by text extraction (9 kg was attributed to SE3000H in the second pass, 10.6 kg to SE3500H)
multi-column datasheet row that text extraction maps unreliably; the installation guide gives a single per-model table and is preferred
max_pv_input_power_w Review required
10000 — Single Phase Inverter with HD-Wave (SetApp) datasheet, 'Maximum DC Power (Module STC) 10000(2) W' (fetched 2026-09-01)
7750 — HD-Wave SetApp installation guide, appendix technical specifications for SE5000H: 'Maximum DC Power 7750(1) W' (fetched 2026-09-01)
document revision: SolarEdge raised the permitted DC/AC oversizing ratio for the H-series over successive datasheet revisions (7750 W = 155% of 5000 VA, 10000 W = 200%). The installation guide is the older document. Both figures are 'correct' for their revision; verify against the datasheet revision shipped with the unit.

Additional documented parameters

Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.

AC Output Voltage Range184 - 264.5 Vac
AC wire preparation'Strip 58 mm of the external cable insulation and strip 10 mm of the internal wire insulation'
Capacitor discharge wait'Move the inverter P/ON/OFF switch to OFF (0) and wait 5 minutes for the capacitors to discharge'
Ethernet cablingCAT6, maximum 100 m, RJ45
Inverter spacing when installing multiple units'at least 20 cm between inverters' side by side; 'at least 40 cm between inverters' when stacked
Maximum Continuous Output Current23 A
Maximum Inverter Efficiency / European Weighted Efficiency99.2 % / 99 %
Nighttime Power Consumption< 2.5 W
Nominal DC Input Voltage380 Vdc
Parallel string current limit into one input'Connection of additional strings in parallel to a single input is allowed as long as the cumulative current does not exceed 45A'
Power Factor1, adjustable -0.9 to 0.9
RS485 bus sizeup to 32 devices; termination on the first and last inverter
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)<3 %
conflict.status[physical.weight_kg]resolved (installation guide preferred)

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