APT-VEYRON E 8KW-manual
APT-VEYRON E 8KW-manual
VEYRON E 8KW
SOLAR INVERTER / CHARGER
Version: 1.0
Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Scope ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Basic System Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 2
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 4
Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Battery Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 5
AC Input/Output Connection ............................................................................................................................ 6
PV Connection ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Final Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Communication Connection ........................................................................................................................... 10
Dry Contact Signal ......................................................................................................................................... 12
BMS Communication ..................................................................................................................................... 12
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 45
Clearance and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 45
BATTERY EQUALIZATION .............................................................................................................................. 46
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 47
Scope
This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep
this manual for future reference.
1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all
appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION --To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
5. CAUTION – Only qualified personnel can install this device with battery.
6. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
7. For optimum operation of this inverter/charger, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable
size. It’s very important to correctly operate this inverter/charger.
8. Be very cautious when working with metal tools on or around batteries. A potential risk exists to drop
a tool to spark or short circuit batteries or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
9. Please strictly follow installation procedure when you want to disconnect AC or DC terminals. Please
refer to INSTALLATION section of this manual for the details.
10. Fuses are provided as over-current protection for the battery supply.
11. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This inverter/charger should be connected to a permanent grounded
wiring system. Be sure to comply with local requirements and regulation to install this inverter.
12. NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do NOT connect to the mains when DC input
short circuits.
13. Warning!! Only qualified service persons are able to service this device. If errors still persist after
following troubleshooting table, please send this inverter/charger back to local dealer or service
center for maintenance.
14. WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are acceptable:
single crystalline, poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules. To avoid any malfunction, do
not connect any PV modules with possible current leakage to the inverter. For example, grounded PV
modules will cause current leakage to the inverter. When using CIGS modules, please be sure NO
grounding.
15. CAUTION: It’s required to use PV junction box with surge protection. Otherwise, it will cause
damage on inverter when lightning occurs on PV modules.
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INTRODUCTION
This is a multi-function inverter, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer
uninterruptible power support in a single package. The comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable
and easy-accessible button operations such as battery charging current, AC or solar charging priority, and
acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
Features
Pure sine wave inverter
Configurable color with the built-in RGB LED ring
Built-in Wi-Fi or BLE for mobile monitoring
Supports USB On-the-Go function
Built-in anti-dusk kit
Detachable LCD control module with multiple communication ports for BMS (RS485, CAN-BUS, RS232)
Configurable input voltage ranges for home appliances and personal computers via LCD control panel
Configurable AC/PV output usage timer and prioritization
Configurable AC/Solar charger priority via LCD control panel
Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD control panel
Compatible to utility mains or generator power
Auto restart while AC is recovering
Overload / Over temperature / short circuit protection
Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance
Cold start function
This inverter can power various appliances in home or office environment, including motor-type appliances
such as tube light, fan, refrigerator and air conditioners.
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Product Overview
1. LCD display
2. RGB LED bar (refer to LCD Setting section for the details)
3. Touchable function keys
4. PV connectors
5. AC input connectors
6. AC output connectors (Load connection)
7. Battery connectors
8. Circuit breaker
9. Dry contact
10. USB port as USB communication port and USB function port
11. RS-232 communication port
12. BMS communication port: CAN, RS-485 or RS-232
13. Power on/off switch
14. Bluetooth / WiFi switch
15. Current sharing port
16. Parallel communication port
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INSTALLATION
Inverter unit Manual software CD RS-232 cable Parallel communication cable Current sharing cable
Preparation
Before connecting all wirings, please take off bottom cover by removing five screws. When removing the
bottom cover, be carefully to remove one cables as shown below.
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Install the unit by fixing four screws. It’s recommended to use M4 or M5 screws.
Battery Connection
CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it’s requested to install a separate DC over-current
protector or disconnect device between battery and inverter. It may not be requested to have a disconnect
device in some applications, however, it’s still requested to have over-current protection installed. Please refer
to typical amperage in below table as required fuse or breaker size.
Ring terminal:
Ring Terminal
Typical Battery Cable Torque
Model Wire Size Dimensions
Amperage capacity mm2 value
D (mm) L (mm)
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WARNING: Shock Hazard
Installation must be performed with care due to high battery voltage in series.
CAUTION!! Do not place anything between the flat part of the inverter terminal and the ring
terminal. Otherwise, overheating may occur.
CAUTION!! Do not apply anti-oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are connected
tightly.
CAUTION!! Before making the final DC connection or closing DC breaker/disconnector, be sure
positive (+) must be connected to positive (+) and negative (-) must be connected to negative
(-).
AC Input/Output Connection
CAUTION!! Before connecting to AC input power source, please install a separate AC breaker between
inverter and AC input power source. This will ensure the inverter can be securely disconnected during
maintenance and fully protected from over current of AC input.
CAUTION!! There are two terminal blocks with “IN” and “OUT” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input
and output connectors.
WARNING:
Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit.
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5. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal
screws. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
→Ground (yellow-green)
L→LINE (brown or black)
N→Neutral (blue)
CAUTION: Important
Be sure to connect AC wires with correct polarity. If L and N wires are connected reversely, it may cause
utility short-circuited when these inverters are worked in parallel operation.
CAUTION: Appliances such as air conditioner requires at least 2~3 minutes to restart because it’s required
to have enough time to balance refrigerant gas inside of circuits. If a power shortage occurs and recovers
in a short time, it will cause damage to your connected appliances. To prevent this kind of damage, please
check manufacturer of air conditioner if it’s equipped with time-delay function before installation. Otherwise,
this inverter/charger will be trigger overload fault and cut off output to protect your appliance but sometimes
it still causes internal damage to the air conditioner.
PV Connection
CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately DC circuit breakers between inverter
and PV modules.
NOTE1: Please use 600VDC/30A circuit breaker.
NOTE2: The overvoltage category of the PV input is II.
Please follow the steps below to implement PV module connection:
WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are acceptable: single
crystalline and poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules.
To avoid any malfunction, do not connect any PV modules with possible current leakage to the inverter. For
example, grounded PV modules will cause current leakage to the inverter. When using CIGS modules, please
be sure NO grounding.
CAUTION: It’s required to use PV junction box with surge protection. Otherwise, it will cause damage on
inverter when lightning occurs on PV modules.
Step 1: Check the input voltage of PV array modules. This system is applied with two strings of PV array.
Please make sure that the maximum current load of each PV input connector is 18A.
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum input voltage can destroy the unit!! Check the system before wire connection.
Step 2: Disconnect the circuit breaker and switch off the DC switch.
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Step 3: Assemble provided PV connectors with PV modules by the following steps.
Components for PV connectors and Tools:
Female connector housing
Female terminal
Male terminal
Insert striped cable into female terminal and crimp female terminal as shown below.
Insert striped cable into male terminal and crimp male terminal as shown below.
Then, use spanner to screw pressure dome tightly to female connector and male connector as shown below.
Step 4: Check correct polarity of connection cable from PV modules and PV input connectors. Then, connect
positive pole (+) of connection cable to positive pole (+) of PV input connector. Connect negative pole (-) of
connection cable to negative pole (-) of PV input connector.
WARNING! For safety and efficiency, it's very important to use appropriate cables for PV module connection.
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To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper cable size as recommended below.
Model Wire Size Cable mm2
8KW 10~12AWG 4~6
CAUTION: Never directly touch the terminals of inverter. It might cause lethal electric shock.
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Final Assembly
After connecting all wirings, re-connect one cable and then put bottom cover back by fixing five screws as
shown below.
Communication Connection
Serial Connection
Please use the supplied serial cable to connect between the inverter and your PC. Install the monitoring
software from the bundled CD and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your installation. For detailed
software operation, refer to the software user manual on the bundled CD.
Wireless Connection
There is switch button located on the bottom case. You may select WiFi or Bulutooth with this switch button.
WiFi Connection
This unit is equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter. Wi-Fi transmitter can enable wireless communication between
off-grid inverters and monitoring platform. Users can access and control the monitored inverter with
downloaded APP. You may find “WatchPower” app from the Apple ® Store or “WatchPower Wi-Fi” in Google®
Play Store. All data loggers and parameters are saved in iCloud. For quick installation and operation, please
check Appendix III.
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Bluetooth Connection
This unit is equipped with a Bluetooth transmitter. Download “WatchPower” APP from Google Play or Google
Store. Once the APP is download, you may connect “WatchPower” APP to your inverter with the password
“123456”. The communication distance is roughly 6 ~ 7 meters.
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Dry Contact Signal
There is one dry contact (3A/250VAC) available on the rear panel. It could be used to deliver signal to external
device when battery voltage reaches warning level.
BMS Communication
It is recommended to purchase a special communication cable if you are connecting to Lithium-Ion battery
banks. Please refer to Appendix II- BMS Communication Installation for details.
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OPERATION
Power ON/OFF
Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch
(located on the side of the inverter) to turn on the unit.
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Touchable Function Keys
ESC, USB/Timer setting priorities
Scroll up selection
Scroll down selection
Confirm selection, Enter setting mode
Battery Information
Indicates battery level in battery mode and charging status in line
mode by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100%.
When battery is charging, it will present battery charging status.
Status Battery voltage LCD Display
<2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns.
Constant The right bar will be on and the other three bars
2 ~ 2.083V/cell
will flash in turns.
Current mode / The right two bars will be on and the other two
2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell
Constant bars will flash in turns.
Voltage mode The right three bars will be on and the left bar
> 2.167 V/cell
will flash.
Floating mode. Batteries are fully charged. 4 bars will be on.
In battery mode, it will present battery capacity.
Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display
< 1.85V/cell
1.85V/cell ~ 1.933V/cell
Load >50%
1.933V/cell ~ 2.017V/cell
> 2.017V/cell
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1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell
1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell
> 2.058V/cell
Load Information
Indicates overload.
0%~24% 25%~49%
50%~74% 75%~100%
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Indicates unit connects to the mains.
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LCD Setting
General Setting
After pressing and holding “ ” button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter the Setup Mode. Press “ ” or “ ”
button to select setting programs. Press “ ” button to confirm you selection or “ ” button to exit.
Setting Programs:
Program Description Selectable option
Escape
Solar first
Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient
to power all connected loads,
Output source priority: Utility energy will supply power
01 To configure load power to the loads at the same time.
source priority
Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient
SBU priority
to power all connected loads,
battery energy will supply
power to the loads at the same
time.
Utility provides power to the
loads only when battery
voltage drops to either low-
level warning voltage or the
setting point in program 12.
Maximum charging current: 60A (default)
To configure total charging
current for solar and utility Setting range is from 10A to
02 chargers. 120A. Increment of each click
(Max. charging current = is 10A.
utility charging current +
solar charging current)
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Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC
input voltage range will be
within 90-280VAC.
05 Battery type
Pylontech battery If selected, programs of 02,
26, 27 and 29 will be
automatically set up. No need
for further setting.
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Soltaro battery If selected, programs of 02,
26, 27 and 29 will be
automatically set up. No need
for further setting.
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50Hz (default) 60Hz
09 Output frequency
11 Maximum utility charging 30A (default) Setting range is from 2A, then
current
10A to 120A. Increment of
Note: If setting value in each click is 10A.
program 02 is smaller than
that in program in 11, the
inverter will apply charging
current from program 02 for
utility charger.
46V (default) Setting range is from 44V to
51V. Increment of each click is
Setting voltage point back 1V.
to utility source when
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selecting “SBU” (SBU
priority) in program 01.
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If this inverter/charger is working in Line, Standby or Fault
mode, charger source can be programmed as below:
Solar first Solar energy will charge
battery as first priority.
Utility will charge battery only
when solar energy is not
available.
18 Alarm control
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Backlight on (default) Backlight off
20 Backlight control
Overload bypass:
When enabled, the unit will
23 transfer to line mode if
overload occurs in battery
mode.
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When the inverter is operated in 3-phase application, set up
inverter to be operated in specific phase.
L1 phase: L2 phase:
L3 phase:
30 Battery equalization
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58.4V (default) Setting range is from 48.0V to
62.0V. Increment of each click
is 0.1V.
31 Battery equalization voltage
Equalization activated
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immediately
If equalization function is enabled in program 30, this program
can be set up. If “Enable” is selected in this program, it’s to
activate battery equalization immediately and LCD main page will
show “ ”. If “Disable” is selected, it will cancel equalization
function until next activated equalization time arrives based on
program 35 setting. At this time, “ ” will not be shown in LCD
main page.
Not reset(Default) Reset
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Solar energy feed to grid Solar energy feed to grid
disable (default) enable.
3 minutes 5 minutes
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30 minutes 60 minutes
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Low Normal (default)
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Load percentage.
Pink Orange
Yellow Green
Purple Other
Pink Orange
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Blue Sky blue
Function Setting
Step 1: After pressing and holding “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter Function Setting Mode, there are
three functions on the display panel to implement special functions such as USB OTG, Timer setting for
output source priority and timer setting for charger source priority.
There are three function keys on the display panel to implement special functions such as USB OTG, Timer
setting for output source priority and timer setting for charger source priority.
Procedure LCD Screen
Step 2:
Insert an OTG USB disk into the USB port ( ). Press “ ” button to enter
USB Setup Mode (detail descriptions in 1. USB Functions Setting).
Or press “ ” button to enter Timer Setup Mode for output source priority
(detail descriptions in 2. Timer Setting for Output Source Priority).
Or press “ ” button to enter Timer Setup Mode for charger source priority
(detail descriptions in 3. Timer Setting for the Charger Source Priority).
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Step 4: Please select setting program by following the procedure.
Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen
This function is to upgrade inverter firmware. If firmware upgrade is needed, please check with
:
your dealer or installer for detail instructions.
Upgrade
firmware
: This function is to over-write all parameter settings (TEXT file) with settings in the On-The-Go
Re-write USB disk from a previous setup or to duplicate inverter settings. Please check with your
internal dealer or installer for detail instructions.
parameters
By pressing “ ” button to export data log from the inverter to
USB disk. If the selected function is ready, LCD will display
:
Export data
Press “ ” button to select “Yes”, LED 1 will flash once every
log
second during the process. It will only display and all
LEDs will be on after this action is complete. Then, press
“ ” button to return to main screen.
Or press “ ” button to select “No” to return to main
screen.
If no button is pressed for 1 minute, it will automatically return to main screen.
If any error occurs, error code will only show 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, it will automatically return to
display screen.
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Step 4: Please select setting program by following each procedure.
Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen
Press “ ” button to set up Utility First Timer. Press “ ” button
to select staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values
and press “ ” to confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time.
Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values, press “ ” button to
confirm. The setting values are from 00 to 23, with 1-hour
increment.
Press “ ” button to set up Solar First Timer. Press “ ” button
to select staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values
and press “ ” to confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time.
Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values, press “ ” button to
confirm. The setting values are from 00 to 23, with 1-hour
increment.
Press “ ” button to set up SBU Priority Timer. Press “ ” button
to select staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values
and press “ ” to confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time.
Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values, press “ ” button to
confirm. The setting values are from 00 to 23, with 1-hour
increment.
Default
Display
Screen If solar energy feed to grid:
Input Voltage=230V, Feed current=8.8A
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PV2 voltage=300V, PV2 current=2.0A, PV2 power=600W
Default
Display Battery voltage=53.9V, Floating charging voltage=54.0V,
Screen Charging current=1A
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Output voltage=230V, Output frequency=50Hz
Default
Display
Screen Load in Watt=2.4kW, Output frequency=50Hz
Real date.
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Real time 11:38.
Real time.
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Total PV energy generated=888kWh.
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Total load output energy=888kWh.
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Operating Mode Description
Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.
Charging by utility.
Standby mode
Charging by PV energy.
Note:
*Standby mode: The No output is supplied
inverter is not turned on by the unit but it still
yet but at this time, the can charge batteries.
inverter can charge battery
without AC output.
No charging.
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PV energy charges battery and feeds remaining
energy to the grid.
Charging by utility.
Fault mode
Note:
*Fault mode: Errors are
caused by inside circuit PV energy and utility
error or external reasons can charge batteries.
such as over temperature,
output short circuited and
Charging by PV energy.
so on.
No charging.
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Charging by utility and PV energy.
Charging by utility.
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Power from utility
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Power from battery and PV energy.
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Faults Reference Code
Fault Code Fault Event Icon on
02 Over temperature
10 PV over current
11 PV over voltage
51 Over current
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Warning Indicator
Warning
Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing
Code
Beep three times every
01 Fan is locked when inverter is on.
second
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CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT
Overview
Every inverter is already installed with anti-dusk kit from factory. Inverter will automatically detect this kit and
activate internal thermal sensor to adjust internal temperature. This kit also keeps dusk from your inverter and
increases product reliability in harsh environment.
Step 2: Then, dustproof case can be removed and take out air filter foam as shown in below chart.
Step 3: Clean air filter foam and dustproof case. After clearance, re-assemble the dust-kit back to the inverter.
NOTICE: The anti-dust kit should be cleaned from dust every one month.
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BATTERY EQUALIZATION
Equalization function is added into charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like
stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top.
Equalization also helps to remove sulfate crystals that might have built up on the plates. If left unchecked, this
condition, called sulfation, will reduce the overall capacity of the battery. Therefore, it’s recommended to
equalize battery periodically.
When to Equalize
In float stage, when the setting equalization interval (battery equalization cycle) is arrived, or equalization is
active immediately, the controller will start to enter Equalize stage.
However, in Equalize stage, when battery equalized time is expired and battery voltage doesn’t rise to battery
equalization voltage point, the charge controller will extend the battery equalized time until battery voltage
achieves battery equalization voltage. If battery voltage is still lower than battery equalization voltage when
battery equalized timeout setting is over, the charge controller will stop equalization and return to float stage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications
MODEL 8KW
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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications
MODEL 8KW
THDV <5% for linear load,<10% for non-linear load @ nominal voltage
DC Offset ≦100mV
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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Utility Charging Mode
MODEL 8KW
Charging Current (UPS)
120A(@VI/P=230Vac)
@ Nominal Input Voltage
Flooded
58.4Vdc
Bulk Charging Battery
Voltage AGM / Gel
56.4Vdc
Battery
Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc
Overcharge Protection 66Vdc
Charging Algorithm 3-Step
Battery Voltage, per cell Charging Current, %
2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc)
Voltage
2.25Vdc
100%
Charging Curve
50%
Current
Time
Bulk Absorption Maintenance
(Constant Current) (Constant Voltage) (Floating)
Solar Input
MODEL 8KW
Rated Power 8000W
Max. PV Array Open Circuit
500Vdc
Voltage
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 120Vdc~450Vdc
Max. Input Current 18A x 2
Start-up Voltage 80V +/- 5Vdc
PV Current
18A
Power Limitation 9A
MPPT temperature
75° 85°
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Table 4 General Specifications
MODEL 8KW
Safety Certification CE
Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 50°C
Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C
Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
Dimension
147.4x 432.5 x 553.6
(D*W*H), mm
Net Weight, kg 18.4
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation / Possible cause What to do
Unit shuts down LCD/LEDs and buzzer
automatically will be active for 3 The battery voltage is too low 1. Re-charge battery.
during startup seconds and then (<1.91V/Cell) 2. Replace battery.
process. complete off.
1. The battery voltage is far too 1. Check if batteries and the
No response after low. (<1.4V/Cell) wiring are connected well.
No indication.
power on. 2. Battery polarity is connected 2. Re-charge battery.
reversed. 3. Replace battery.
Input voltage is
Check if AC breaker is tripped
displayed as 0 on the
Input protector is tripped and AC wiring is connected
LCD and green LED
well.
is flashing.
1. Check if AC wires are too
Mains exist but the
thin and/or too long.
unit works in
Green LED is Insufficient quality of AC power. 2. Check if generator (if
battery mode.
flashing. (Shore or Generator) applied) is working well or if
input voltage range setting is
correct. (UPSAppliance)
Green LED is Set “Solar First” as the priority of Change output source
flashing. output source. priority to Utility first.
When the unit is
turned on, internal LCD display and Check if battery wires are
Battery is disconnected.
relay is switched on LEDs are flashing connected well.
and off repeatedly.
Reduce the connected load
Overload error. The inverter is
Fault code 07 by switching off some
overload 110% and time is up.
equipment.
Check if wiring is connected
Fault code 05 Output short circuited. well and remove abnormal
load.
Check whether the air flow of
Internal temperature of inverter the unit is blocked or
Fault code 02
component is over 100°C. whether the ambient
temperature is too high.
Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center.
Fault code 03 Check if spec and quantity of
Buzzer beeps The battery voltage is too high. batteries are meet
continuously and requirements.
red LED is on. Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan.
Output abnormal (Inverter 1. Reduce the connected
Fault code 06/58 voltage below than 190Vac or is load.
higher than 260Vac) 2. Return to repair center
Fault code
Internal components failed. Return to repair center.
08/09/53/57
Fault code 51 Over current or surge.
Restart the unit, if the error
Fault code 52 Bus voltage is too low. happens again, please return
to repair center.
Fault code 55 Output voltage is unbalanced.
If the battery is connected
Battery is not connected well or
Fault code 56 well, please return to repair
fuse is burnt.
center.
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Appendix I: Parallel function
1. Introduction
This inverter can be used in parallel with two different operation modes.
1. Parallel operation in single phase is with up to 6 units. The supported maximum output power is
48KW/48KVA.
2. Maximum six units work together to support three-phase equipment. Maximum four units support one
phase.
NOTE: For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, allow a clearance of approx. 20 cm to the side and approx.
50 cm above and below the unit. Be sure to install each unit in the same level.
3. Wiring Connection
WARNING: It’s REQUIRED to connect battery for parallel operation.
The cable size of each inverter is shown as below:
Recommended battery cable and terminal size for each inverter:
Ring Terminal Ring terminal:
Wire Size Cable mm2 Dimensions Torque value
D (mm) L (mm)
1*2/0AWG 67.4 8.4 47 5 Nm
WARNING: Be sure the length of all battery cables is the same. Otherwise, there
will be voltage difference between inverter and battery to cause parallel inverters
not working.
Recommended AC input and output cable size for each inverter:
Model AWG no. Torque
8KW 8 AWG 1.4~ 1.6 Nm
You need to connect the cables of each inverter together. Take the battery cables for example: You need to
use a connector or bus-bar as a joint to connect the battery cables together, and then connect to the battery
terminal. The cable size used from joint to battery should be X times cable size in the tables above. “X”
indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel.
Regarding AC input and output, please also follow the same principle.
CAUTION!! Please install the breaker at the battery and AC input side. This will ensure the inverter can be
securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from over current of battery or AC input.
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Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter:
Model 1 unit*
8KW 250A/70VDC
*If you want to use only one breaker at the battery side for the whole system, the rating of the breaker
should be X times current of 1 unit. “X” indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel.
Recommended breaker specification of AC input with single phase:
Model 2 units 3 units 4 units 5 units 6 units
8KW 120A/230VAC 180A/230VAC 240A/230VAC 300A/230VAC 360A/230VAC
Note 1: Also, you can use 60A breaker with only 1 unit and install one breaker at its AC input in each
inverter.
Note 2: Regarding three-phase system, you can use 4-pole breaker directly and the rating of the breaker
should be compatible with the phase current limitation from the phase with maximum units
Recommended battery capacity
Inverter parallel numbers 2 3 4 5 6
Battery Capacity 200AH 400AH 400AH 600AH 600AH
WARNING! Be sure that all inverters will share the same battery bank. Otherwise, the inverters will transfer
to fault mode.
Communication Connection
1 2
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Three inverters in parallel:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
1 2 3
Communication Connection
1 2 3 4
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Five inverters in parallel:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
1 2 3 4 5
Communication Connection
1 2 3 4 5 6
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4-2. Support 3-phase equipment
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5 6
Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5 6
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Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5 6
Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5
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Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5
Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4
WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases.
Otherwise, it may damage the inverters.
5. PV Connection
Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection.
CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
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6. LCD Setting and Display
Setting Program:
Program Description Selectable option
Single
60
Fault code display:
80 CAN fault
81 Host loss
82 Synchronization loss
Code Reference:
HS Master unit
SL Slave unit
7. Commissioning
Step 2: Turn on each unit and set “PAL” in LCD setting program 28 of each unit. And then shut down all
units.
NOET: It’s necessary to turn off switch when setting LCD program. Otherwise, the setting cannot be
programmed.
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NOTE: Master and slave units are randomly defined.
Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to have all inverters connect to utility at
the same time. If not, it will display fault 82 in following-order inverters. However, these inverters will
automatically restart. If detecting AC connection, they will work normally.
LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit
Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the parallel system is completely installed.
Step 6: Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side. This system will start to provide power to the
load.
Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. If AC connection is detected and three phases are
matched with unit setting, they will work normally. Otherwise, the AC icon will flash and they will not
work in line mode.
LCD display in L1-phase unit LCD display in L2-phase unit LCD display in L3-phase unit
Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the system to support 3-phase equipment is completely installed.
Step 6: Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side. This system will start to provide power to the
load.
Note 1: To avoid overload occurring, before turning on breakers in load side, it’s better to have whole system
in operation first.
Note 2: Transfer time for this operation exists. Power interruption may happen to critical devices, which
cannot bear transfer time.
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8. Trouble shooting
Situation
Fault Fault Event Solution
Code Description
1. Restart the inverter.
2. Check if L/N cables are not connected reversely in all inverters.
3. For parallel system in single phase, make sure the sharing are
Current feedback into
connected in all inverters.
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For supporting three-phase system, make sure the sharing cables are
detected.
connected in the inverters in the same phase, and disconnected in
the inverters in different phases.
4. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
1. Update all inverter firmware to the same version.
2. Check the version of each inverter via LCD setting and make sure the
The firmware version
CPU versions are same. If not, please contact your instraller to
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provide the firmware to update.
the same.
3. After updating, if the problem still remains, please contact your
installer.
The output current of
1. Check if sharing cables are connected well and restart the inverter.
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2. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
different.
80 CAN data loss
1. Check if communication cables are connected well and restart the
81 Host data loss
inverter.
Synchronization data
82 2. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
loss
1. Make sure all inverters share same groups of batteries together.
2. Remove all loads and disconnect AC input and PV input. Then, check
The battery voltage of battery voltage of all inverters. If the values from all inverters are
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the same. same material type. Otherwise, please contact your installer to
provide SOP to calibrate battery voltage of each inverter.
3. If the problem still remains, please contact your installer.
1. Check the utility wiring conncetion and restart the inverter.
AC input voltage and 2. Make sure utility starts up at same time. If there are breakers
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detected different. can be turned on AC input at same time.
3. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
1. Restart the inverter.
2. Remove some excessive loads and re-check load information from
AC output current
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unbalance
and output cables are in the same length and material type.
3. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
1. Switch off the inverter and check LCD setting #28.
2. For parallel system in single phase, make sure no 3P1, 3P2 or 3P3 is
AC output mode set on #28.
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setting is different. For upporting three-phase system, make sure no “PAL” is set on
#28.
3. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
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Appendix II: BMS Communication Installation
1. Introduction
If connecting to lithium battery, it is recommended to purchase a custom-made RJ45 communication cable.
Please check with your dealer or integrator for details.
This custom-made RJ45 communication cable delivers information and signal between lithium battery and the
inverter. These information are listed below:
Re-configure charging voltage, charging current and battery discharge cut-off voltage according to the
lithium battery parameters.
Have the inverter start or stop charging according to the status of lithium battery.
①Dip Switch: There are 4 Dip Switches that sets different baud rate and battery group address. If switch
position is turned to the “OFF” position, it means “0”. If switch position is turned to the “ON” position, it means
“1”.
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NOTE: “1” is upper position and “0” is bottom position.
Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 Group address
Single group only. It’s required to set up master battery with this
0 0 0
setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master battery on the
1 0 0
1: RS485 first group with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
baud Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master battery on the
0 1 0
rate=9600 second group with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master battery on the
1 1 0
Restart to third group with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
take effect Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master battery on the
0 0 1
fourth group with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master battery on the
1 0 1
fifth group with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
NOTE: The maximum groups of lithium battery is 5 and for maximum number for each group, please check
with battery manufacturer.
LIO 4805/4810
Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
Rack type
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Note for parallel system:
1. Only support common battery installation.
2. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and
Lithium battery. Simply set this inverter battery type to “LIB” in LCD program 5. Others should be “USE”.
Step 2. Press manual ON/OFF button for 5 secs in the front panel, the battery will start up.
Step 3. Press more than three seconds to start Lithium battery, power output ready.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
flash. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
PYLONTECH
Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
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Note for parallel system:
1. Only support common battery installation.
2. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and
Lithium battery. Simply set this inverter battery type to “PYL” in LCD program 5. Others should be “USE”.
Step 3. Press more than three seconds to start Lithium battery, power output ready.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
flash. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
WECO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
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Please take notice for parallel system:
1. Only support common battery installation.
2. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and
Lithium battery. Simply set battery type of this inverter to “WEC” in LCD program 5. The remaining
inverters are set as “USE”.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
“flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
SOLTARO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
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Please take notice for parallel system:
1. Only support common battery installation.
2. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and
Lithium battery. Simply set battery type of this inverter to “SOL” in LCD program 5. The remaining
inverters are set as “USE”.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
“flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
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Active Function
This function is to activate lithium battery automatically while commissioning. After battery wiring and
commissioning is successfully, if battery is not detected, the inverter will automatically activate battery if the
inverter is powered on.
5. Code Reference
Related information code will be displayed on LCD screen. Please check inverter LCD screen for the operation.
Code Description
If battery status is not allowed to charge and discharge after
the communication between the inverter and battery is
successful, it will show code 60 to stop charging and
discharging battery.
Communication lost (only available when the battery type is not
setting as “AGM”, “Flooded”, “User-Defined” or “ISC”.)
After battery is connected, communication signal is not
detected for 3 minutes, buzzer will beep. After 10 minutes,
inverter will stop charging and discharging to lithium
battery.
Communication lost occurs after the inverter and battery
is connected successfully, buzzer beeps immediately.
If battery status is not allowed to charge after the
communication between the inverter and battery is successful,
it will show code 69 to stop charging battery.
If battery status must to be charged after the communication
between the inverter and battery is successful, it will show code
70 to charge battery.
If battery status is not allowed to discharge after the
communication between the inverter and battery is successful,
it will show code 71 to stop discharging battery.
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Appendix III: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide in Remote Panel
1. Introduction
Wi-Fi module can enable wireless communication between off-grid inverters and monitoring platform. Users
have complete and remote monitoring and controlling experience for inverters when combining Wi-Fi module
with WatchPower APP, available for both iOS and Android based device. All data loggers and parameters are
saved in iCloud.
The major functions of this APP:
Delivers device status during normal operation.
Allows to configure device setting after installation.
Notifies users when a warning or alarm occurs.
Allows users to query inverter history data.
2. WatchPower App
2-1. Download and install APP
Please scan the following QR code with your smart phone and download WatchPower App.
After the installation, please tap the shortcut icon to access this APP on your mobile screen. In the
screen, tap “Register” to access “User Registration” page. Fill in all required information and scan the remote
box PN by tapping icon. Or you can simply enter PN directly. Then, tap “Register” button.
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Then, a “Registration success” window will pop up. Tap “Go now” to continue setting local Wi-Fi network
connection.
Enter the “SettingsWi-Fi” and select connected Wi-Fi name. The connected Wi-Fi name is the same to your
Wi-Fi PN number and enter default password “12345678”.
Then, return to WatchPower APP and tap “ ” button when Wi-Fi module is
connected successfully.
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Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings
Tap icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and enter password.
Step 4: Tap “Confirm” to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the Wi-Fi module and the Internet.
Diagnose Function
If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap “ ” on the top right corner of the screen for further
details. It will show repair suggestion. Please follow it to fix the problem. Then, repeat the steps in the chapter
4.2 to re-set network setting. After all setting, tap “Rediagnosis” to re-connect again.
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2-3. Login and APP Main Function
After finishing the registration and local Wi-Fi configuration, enter registered name and password to login.
Note: Tick “Remember Me” for your login convenience afterwards.
Overview
After login is successfully, you can access “Overview” page to have overview of your monitoring devices,
including overall operation situation and Energy information for Current power and Today power as below
diagram.
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Devices
Tap the icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page. You can review all devices here by adding
or deleting Wi-Fi Module in this page.
Add device Delete device
Tap icon on the top right corner and manually enter part number to add device. This part number label is
pasted on the bottom of remote LCD panel. After entering part number, tap “Confirm” to add this device in the
Device list.
For more information about Device List, please refer to the section 2.4.
ME
In ME page, users can modify “My information”, including【User’s Photo】,【Account security】, 【Modify
password】,【Clear cache】,and【Log-out】, shown as below diagrams.
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2-4. Device List
In Device List page, you can pull down to refresh the device information and then tap any device you want to
check up for its real-time status and related information as well as to change parameter settings. Please refer
to the parameter setting list.
Device Mode
On the top of screen, there is a dynamic power flow chart to show live operation. It contains five icons to
present PV power, inverter, load, utility and battery. Based on your inverter model status, there will be【Standby
Mode】,【Line Mode】,【Battery Mode】.
【Standby Mode】Inverter will not power the load until “ON” switch is pressed. Qualified utility or PV source
can charge battery in standby mode.
【Line Mode】Inverter will power the load from the utility with or without PV charging. Qualified utility or
PV source can charge battery.
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【Battery Mode】Inverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source
can charge battery.
Swipe left
【Production Information】displays Model type (Inverter type), Main CPU version, Bluetooth CPU version
and secondary CPU version.
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【Rated Information】displays information of Nominal AC voltage, Nominal AC current, Rated battery
voltage, Nominal output voltage, Nominal output frequency, Nominal output current, Nominal output apparent
power and Nominal output active power. Please slide up to see more rated information.
【Wi-Fi Module Information】displays of Wi-Fi Module PN, status and firmware version.
Parameter Setting
This page is to activate some features and set up parameters for inverters. Please be noted that the listing in
“Parameter Setting” page in below diagram may differ from the models of monitored inverter. Here will
briefly highlight some of it,【Output Setting】,【Battery Parameter Setting】,【Enable/ Disable items】,
【Restore to the defaults】to illustrate.
There are three ways to modify setting and they vary according to each parameter.
a) Listing options to change values by tapping one of it.
Please refer to below parameter setting list for an overall description and be noted that the available
parameters may vary depending on different models. Please always see the original product manual for
detailed setting instructions.
Parameter setting list:
Item Description
Output setting Output source To configure load power source priority.
priority
AC input range When selecting "UPS", it's allowed to connect personal computer.
Please check product manual for details.
When selecting "Appliance", it's allowed to connect home appliances.
Output voltage To set output voltage.
Output To set output frequency.
frequency
Battery Battery type: To set connected battery type.
parameter Battery cut-off To set the battery stop discharging voltage.
setting voltage Please see product manual for the recommended voltage range
based on connected battery type.
Back to grid When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery
voltage voltage is lower than this setting voltage, unit will transfer to line mode
and the grid will provide power to load.
Back to When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery
discharge voltage is higher than this setting voltage, battery will be allowed to
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voltage discharge.
Charger source To configure charger source priority.
priority:
Max. charging
current
Max. AC It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in
different inverter model may vary.
charging current: Please see product manual for the details.
Float charging
voltage
Bulk charging It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in
different inverter model may vary. Please see product manual for the
voltage
details.
Battery Enable or disable battery equalization function.
equalization
Real-time It’s real-time action to activate battery equalization.
Activate Battery
Equalization
Equalized Time To set up the duration time for battery equalization.
Out
Equalized Time To set up the extended time to continue battery equalization.
Equalization To set up the frequency for battery equalization.
Period
Equalization To set up the battery equalization voltage.
Voltage
Enable/Disable LCD Auto-return If enable, LCD screen will return to its main screen after one minute
Functions to Main screen automatically.
Fault Code If enabled, fault code will be recorded in the inverter when any fault
Record happens.
Backlight If disabled, LCD backlight will be off when panel button is not
operated for 1 minute.
Bypass Function If enabled, unit will transfer to line mode when overload happened in
battery mode.
Beeps while If enabled, buzzer will alarm when primary source is abnormal.
primary source
interrupt
Over If disabled, the unit won't be restarted after over-temperature fault is
Temperature solved.
Auto Restart
Overload Auto If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after overload occurs.
Restart
Buzzer If disabled, buzzer won’t be on when alarm/fault occurred.
Enable/disable Turn on or off RGB LEDs
Brightness Adjust the lighting brightness
RGB LED Setting Speed Adjust the lighting speed
Effects Change the light effects
Color selection Adjust color combination to show energy source an battery status
Restore to the This function is to restore all settings back to default settings.
default
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