LORENTZ PSk3
Hybrid solar pumping solution
PSk3-7 and PSk3-15
½ Hybrid solar pumping
controller for 3 phase
pumps
½ Automatic choice of power
source with blending of
solar power and grid or
generator
½ Extensive inputs, outputs
and features to manage
water delivery
½ Industry leading
CONNECTED features with
onboard data logging,
simple app configuration
and remote management
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Why hybrid? Why PSk3 ?
LORENTZ PSk3 is a hybrid solar Solar power is almost always the PSk3 is built using LORENTZ experience
pumping controller for 3 phase cheapest power source, usually of designing and manufacturing off-
electric pumps cheaper than grid and always cheaper grid solar water pumping solutions.
than diesel generated electricity. On
Hybrid solar allows your pump a global average solar is <50% of grid PSk3 is designed with a focus on
to operate with solar only, and 300% to 400% less than diesel per delivering the water you need,
to combine solar with grid or kWh. Using solar when you can and when you need it, even in the most
generator power by blending an alternative power sources when challenging conditions.
power sources or to operate you have to, gives you the best of both
only with grid / generator. worlds. LORENTZ products differentiate
themselves from the competition with
Having this automated choice PSk3 makes mixing power simple the attention to engineering, choice
of power based on water and affordable allowing customers of materials for hostile conditions,
demand means that almost to focus on their daily business while features that are focused on delivering
any pumping requirement PSk3 manages water delivery and cost water,excellent manufacturing
can be supported by solar in a optimization. standards and exceptional levels
primary or secondary way. of testing of every manufactured
PSk3 maximizes the use of solar for product.
Almost anything is possible low cost, clean power and a 2nd power
with PSk3 source is efficiently blended in when With PSk3 the result is more water,
the water demand requires it. more useful functionality, less
breakdowns and assurance that you
The best of both worlds, to meet have made a wise choice to get the
almost any pumping requirement. best from your solar investment.
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PSk3 features
System sizing and planning Hybrid features I/O, sensors and inbuilt
applications
½ Sizing and planning with LORENTZ ½ Measurement of solar and 2nd
COMPASS, the industry leading source power mix ½ Inputs for water meter, analogue
planning and simulation tool ½ All in one design (pressure, level, temperature)
½ Fit the right system first time ½ Optional SmartStart for automatic sensors, digital switches and
½ Make sure your customers get the generator control sensors
water they need ½ Control by pressure, time, level, ½ Built in applications including
flow, frequency, daily amount or constant pressure, constant flow
Installation and wiring even combinations of these. and daily amount plus control by
pressure, level and flow
½ Easy wall or pole mounting Simple setup and management ½ Included SunSensor to increase
½ Ample cable entries and space to via LORENTZ Assistant app the life of your motor and pump
work inside for wiring ½ Active temperature management,
½ Clear terminal labeling and use of ½ No complex programing reduces power when needed to
spring connectors for reliability ½ The system is running with 3 avoid system damage while still
½ Full range of power connection selections delivering water
accessories such as PV Disconnect ½ Water focused built in applications
/ combiner / protection device to ½ Technicians and customers use Serviceability
manage large PV arrays efficiently the Assistant app for different
features (rights managed) ½ Should the worst happen through
PSk3 controller features and accidents, vandalism, external
protection Data-logging and connectivity influences or a breakdown, PSk3 is
designed to be serviced in the field
½ High efficiency pump system ½ Built in Bluetooth LE for wireless ½ Modular design
controller local connectivity ½ Colored boards for easy
½ Maximum power point tracking ½ All system data, operational data identification
½ Simple LED status and on off and sensor values are recorded ½ Common spare parts across
switch ½ Historic or real-time data via models
½ Speed control, timers, constant LORENTZ Assistant app ½ Fast board changes and low cost
pressure, constant flow, level and ½ High customer value in tracking spares
pressure controls system performance
½ Under voltage ½ High technician value for
½ Over voltage troubleshooting
½ Phase imbalance ½ Upload from LORENTZ Assistant
½ Over current to LORENTZ Global platform
½ Under current ½ Remote management and
½ Short circuit monitoring via the LORENTZ
½ Active Temperature Management Global IoT service, a low cost,
½ Phase Loss professional, cloud based
management system unique in the
market
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Simple, flexible installation Hybrid power
Addressing the challenge of
Simple to install but with expanding pumping time in
massive flexibility solar applications Visualizing hybrid Operation
PSk3 is fast to install and easily 1. PSk3 Controller Solar power is the cheapest and The PSk3 does not switch between Time, amount of water, pressure, flow,
configured in 2 minutes. To run a solar 2. PV Disconnect cleanest energy source available sources but blends power seamlessly or tank levels can all be used to decide
direct system only DC input, motor 3. PV Module with SunSensor source available for water pumping. when a second source is needed. when the pump should run. This
wires and a run dry sensor connection 4. SmartStart automation removes the risk to people
is needed. The system below shows 5. AC source (diesel generator) In applications where there is a higher In this diagram you can see the power and machinery of having to switch
what can be done with PSk3. PSk3 6. Grounding seasonal or peak water consumption from grid / generator (red) and the multiple power sources using complex
has all of the sensor inputs you will 7. Pump demand, or where pumping is power from solar (yellow). In this switching sequences.
ever need and all of the software 8. Liquid level sensor required outside of daylight hours, example PSk3 has been set to run
is included in the controller for 9. Float Switch then solar power alone might not meet from 05:00 (5am) to 22:00 (10pm) at Other systems that are marketed as
automation. With PSK3 you can fully 10. Pressure sensor the requirements. a constant speed. Power choice and hybrid are only switching between
manage your water system. blending of power is automatic. power sources, we would call these
PSk3 allows a second power source dual power rather than hybrid.
to be connected which complements PSk3 uses all of the solar power PSk is blending powers which can
the solar power. Based on the defined available and uses the second power make savings of 60-70% against the
water need PSk3 will prioritize solar source to support solar. This is done operation of dual power systems.
1 2 3 4 5 and blend in the second power source. automatically. Even starting the
This hybrid function significantly generator in the middle of the night
reduces energy costs not only in off- if this is what is required to meet the
grid but also on-grid applications. defined water demand.
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Technical data Dimensions, weight
W1 D1 W2
PSk3-7 PSk3-15
Input (DC)
Max. PV voltage 850 V 850 V
Voltage range 400 ... 850 V 400 ... 850 V
Optimum MPPT voltage 575 V 575 V
Max. current 14 A 27 A
Max. ISC PV array 30 A 40 A
H1
H3
H2
Max. inverter backfeed current into array 0A 0A
Input (AC)
Rated voltage 380 ... 480 V +/- 10 % 380 ... 480 V +/- 10 %
Frequency range 45 - 60 Hz 45 - 60 Hz
Max. current 17.5 A 30 A
Max. current (inrush) 42 A 42 A
Max. fuse ratings 20 A 35 A
Grid type TN / TT TN / TT
A(1:1)
Output (AC)
n 6.5
380 V / 400 V / 415 V / 440 V / 380 V / 400 V / 415 V / 440 V /
Voltage range Dimensions PSk3-7 and PSk3-15 Ø15.4
460 V / 480 V 460 V / 480 V
Frequency range 0 ... 60 Hz 0 ... 60 Hz H1 H2 H3 W1 W2 D1
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Rated voltage 380 V 380 V mm 390 270 428 280 250 180
Rated frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz inch 15.4 10.6 16.9 11 9.8 7.1
Rated current 13 A 24.5 A
Rated output power 8.3 kVA 16 kVA
Weight
Min. rated power factor 0.85 0.85
Rated power of motor 5.5 kW 11 kW PSk3-7 PSk3-15
kg 7.9 8.4
General
lbs 17.4 18.5
Protection I I
Ingress protection IP 66 IP 66
Overvoltage category II (PV), III (AC) II (PV), III (AC)
Ambient temperature range -25 ...60°C -25 ...60°C
Cooling concept forced cooling forced cooling
Max. altitude rating 2000 m 2000 m
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Supplementary information
Mounting options Transport and shipping
½ Wall or panel mount using 4 holes ½ Packed volume in mm [inch]:
½ Pole mounting with optional pole 335 [13.2] x 500 [19.7]x 275 [10.8]
mount kit
Approvals and standards
½ IEC 62109-2:2011 Packed weight
½ 61800-5-1:2011 + A1:2016
½ EN 60529:1991/A2:2013/AC:2019- PSk3-7 PSk3-15
02 kg 11.3 11.7
lbs 24.9 25.8
Product Content
Palleting
½ PSk3 Controller
½ SunSensor units per pallet loading height
½ Manual for installation and
16 1,360 mm (airfreight)
operation
12 960 mm (seafreight to allow 2 stacked pallets)
Packaging
½ Sustainable, environmentally
friendly pulp packaging
PSk systems
Please see COMPASS and the PSk
family brochure for information
about pump systems that incorporate
the PSk3 controller. Using LORENTZ
motors and pumps with PSk3
controllers ensures best performance
and automatic configuration.
Order information
item number description
09-000250 PSK3-15 Controller-11kVA
09-000260 PSK3-7 Controller-5.5kVA
19-005310 Pole mount kit
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About LORENTZ
LORENTZ is the global market leader
in solar powered water pumping
solutions. Founded in Germany
during 1993 LORENTZ has pioneered,
innovated and excelled in the
engineering and manufacturing
of solar powered water pumping.
Today LORENTZ is active in over
130 countries through a dedicated
network of professional partners.
LORENTZ technology uses the power
of the sun to pump water, sustaining
and enhancing the life of millions of
people, their livestock and crops.
Simply – Sun. Water. Life.
LORENTZ Germany LORENTZ China LORENTZ US Corp LORENTZ India Pvt. Ltd.
Siebenstücken 24 No 34 Jiuan Road 710 S HWY 84 Netaji Subhash Place
24558 Henstedt-Ulzburg Doudian Town Slaton, TX 79364 Pitampura110034
Germany Fangshan District USA New Delhi
102433 Beijing India
China
+49 (4193) 8806 700 + 86 (10) 6345 5327 +1 (844) LORENTZ + 91 (11) 4707 1009
www.lorentz.de
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