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Inverter Loading Curve

Estimate overload shutdown time from nominal power, current load, ambient temperature, and manufacturer overload curves.

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Sustained AC output demand

Cabinet / install site air temp

Manufacturer-style overload time curve

8 min

122.2% of derated 2,700 W · Standard off-grid (generic)

Warning: short overload window

Brief overload only — not suitable for continuous operation at this load.

Derated nominal

2,700W

90% of nameplate at 35°C

Load vs. derated

122.2%

3,300 W applied

Inverter profile

Standard off-grid (generic)

Overload curve family

Manufacturer overload curve (allowed run time vs. load %)
100%You95%100%110%120%130%Load (% of derated nominal)

Y-axis: allowed run time (log scale, capped at 120 min for display). Amber dot = your current operating point.

Overload time table

Allowed run duration at common overload levels (derated nominal basis).

100% load (2,700 W)Continuous
110% load (2,970 W)60 min
120% load (3,240 W)10 min

Sizing motor surge headroom? Start with Inverter Peak Load & Surge, then validate sustained overload here.

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About Inverter Loading Curve

Thermal derating

Derated power = nominal × (1 − (T − 25°C) × 0.01). Hot installs lose continuous headroom before overload timing even matters.

Overload curves

Profiles model typical allowed run times at 110%, 120%, and above—log-interpolated between datasheet points. Always confirm against your exact model manual.

Frequently asked questions

Q: 110% for how long? A: Depends on profile—often ~30–60 min on off-grid units, much less on grid-tie. Q: vs. surge calculator? A: Peak Load & Surge sizes motor starts; this validates sustained overload. Q: Continuous safe? A: At or below 100% of derated nominal.

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