User Manual

Solar Hybrid Inverter

SP Handy Series

Version: 1.1
 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

INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................................................ 4

Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Battery Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 5
AC Input/Output Connection ............................................................................................................................ 7
PV Connection ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Final Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Communication Options................................................................................................................................. 11
BMS Communication ..................................................................................................................................... 11

OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Power ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Operation and Display Panel ......................................................................................................................... 12
LCD Display Icons ......................................................................................................................................... 13
LCD Setting .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Display Setting ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Operating Mode Description .......................................................................................................................... 25
Battery Equalization Description .................................................................................................................... 27
Fault Reference Code .................................................................................................................................... 29
Warning Indicator ........................................................................................................................................... 29

CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT ............................................................................ 30

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Clearance and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 30

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 31

Table 1 Line Mode Specifications ................................................................................................................... 31

Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications ............................................................................................................. 32
Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications .............................................................................................................. 33
Table 4 General Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 33

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 34

Appendix I: BMS Communication Installation .............................................................................................. 35

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Purpose
This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read
this manual carefully before installations and operations. Keep this manual for future reference.

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, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable size. It’s
very important to correctly operate this inverter.
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. One piece of 150A fuse is provided as over-current protection for the battery supply.
11. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This inverter 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 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 requested 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 with portable size. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and
easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, AC/solar charger priority, and acceptable
input voltage based on different applications.

Features
Pure sine wave inverter
Built-in BMS communication port
Built-in anti-dust kit
Inverter running without battery
Configurable input voltage range for home appliances and personal computers via LCD setting
Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD setting
Configurable AC/Solar Charger priority via LCD setting
Compatible to mains voltage or generator power
Overload/ Over temperature/ short circuit protection
Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance

Basic System Architecture

The following illustration shows basic application for this inverter. It also includes following devices to have a
complete running system:
Generator or Utility.
PV modules
Consult with your system integrator for other possible system architectures depending on your requirements.

This inverter can power all kinds of appliances in home or office environment, including motor-type appliances
such as tube light, fan, refrigerator and air conditioner.

Figure 1 Hybrid Power System

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Product Overview

SP1.2-2.5K Handy SP3000 Handy

1. LCD display
2. Status indicator
3. Charging indicator
4. Fault indicator
5. Function buttons
6. Power on/off switch
7. AC input
8. AC output
SP5000 Handy
9. PV input
10. Battery input
11. RS-232 communication port
12. BMS communication port
13. Optional WiFi
14. Input Circuit breaker

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INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Inspection
Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should
have received the following items inside of package:
The unit x 1
User manual x 1
Communication cable x 1
Software CD x 1
Ring terminal for Ground x 1
Strain relief plate x 1 (Only for 1.2KVA/2.5KVA/5KVA models)
Screws x 2 (Only for 1.2KVA/2.5KVA/5KVA models)
DC Fuse x 1 (Only for 5KVA models)

Preparation
Before connecting all wirings, please take off bottom cover by removing screws as shown below.

3KVA model 1.2KVA/2.5KVA/5KVA models

Mounting the Unit

Consider the following points before selecting where to install:
Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.
Mount on a solid surface
Install this inverter at eye level in order to allow the LCD display
to be read at all times.
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.
The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 55°C to
ensure optimal operation.
The recommended installation position is to be adhered to the
wall vertically.
Be sure to keep other objects and surfaces as shown in the
diagram to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation and to have
enough space for removing wires.

SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON CONCRETE OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE ONLY.

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Install the unit by screwing two screws. It’s recommended to use M4 or M5 screws.

Battery Connection
This model can be operated without battery connection. Connect to battery if necessary.
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.

WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel.

WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for battery
connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable as below.

Recommended battery cable size:

（max）
）
2
Model Wire Size Cable (mm ) Torque value（
SP1.2-2.5K Handy 1 x 4AWG 25 2 Nm
SP3-5K Handy 1 x 2AWG 35 2 Nm

Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:

1. For SP1.2/2.5/5K Handy, remove insulation sleeve 18 mm for positive and negative conductors. Suggest to
put bootlace ferrules on the end of positive and negative wires with a proper crimping tool.

For SP3000 Handy, refer to recommended battery spec table to purchase separately two ring terminals and
battery wires. Assemble two ring terminals with battery wires based on recommended battery cable and
terminal size as grounding cable. Recommended dimensions for ring terminal is D (8.4 mm) and L (39.2
mm).

2. This step is only for SP1.2/2.5/5K Handy. Fix strain relief plate to the inverter with supplied screws as
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 shown in below chart.

3. Connect all battery packs as below chart. It is recommend to connect at least 100Ah capacity battery.

4. For SP1.2/2.5/5K Handy, insert the battery wires flatly into battery connectors of inverter and make sure
the bolts are tightened with torque of 2 Nm in clockwise direction. Make sure polarity at both the battery
and the inverter is correctly connected and conductors are tightly screwed into the battery terminals.
Recommended tool: #2 Pozi Screwdriver

For SP3000 Handy, secure assembled ring terminals to the battery terminal block with the bolts properly
tightened. Refer to battery cable size for torque value. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the
inverter is correctly connected and ring terminals are secured to the battery terminals.

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5. This step is only for SP1.2/2.5/5KVA Handy. To firmly secure wire connection, you may fix the wires to
strain relief with cable tie.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Installation must be performed with care due to high battery voltage in series.

CAUTION!! Do not place anything between inverter terminals and the ring terminals.
Otherwise, overheating may occur.
CAUTION!! Do not apply anti-oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are securely
tightened.
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. The recommended spec of AC breaker is 20A.
CAUTION!! There are two terminal blocks with “IN” and “OUT” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input
and output connectors.

WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel.

WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for AC input
connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below.
Suggested cable requirement for AC wires
Model Gauge Cable (mm2) Torque Value
SP1200 Handy 16 AWG 1.5 0.6 Nm
SP2.5/3K Handy 14 AWG 2.5 0.6 Nm
SP5000 Handy 10 AWG 6 1.2 Nm

Please follow below steps to implement AC input/output connection:

1. Before making AC input/output connection, be sure to open DC protector or disconnector first.

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2. Remove insulation sleeve 10mm for six conductors. And shorten phase L and neutral conductor N 3 mm.
3. Insert AC input wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten the terminal screws. Be
sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
→Ground (yellow-green)
L→LINE (brown or black)
N→Neutral (blue)

SP1.2/2.5/3K Handy

SP5000 Handy
WARNING:
Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit.

4. 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)

SP1.2/2.5/3KVA Handy

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 SP5000 Handy

5. Make sure the wires are securely connected.

CAUTION: Appliances such as air conditioner are required 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 trig 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 a DC circuit breaker between inverter
and PV modules.

WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for PV
module connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below.
Wire Size Cable (mm2) （max）
Torque value（ ）
1 x 12AWG 4 1.2 Nm

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.

CAUTION: It’s requested to use PV junction box with surge protection. Otherwise, it will cause damage on
inverter when lightning occurs on PV modules.
Never directly touch the terminals of inverter. It might cause lethal electric shock.

PV Module Selection:
When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below parameters:
1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not exceeds max. PV array open circuit voltage of inverter.
2. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules should be higher than min. battery voltage.
INVERTER MODEL SP1200 Handy SP2500 Handy SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 350Vdc 450Vdc 500Vdc

PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 60~300Vdc 60~400Vdc 120Vdc~450Vdc

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Take 250Wp PV module as an example. After considering above two parameters, the recommended module
configurations are listed as below table.
Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT
(reference) Q'ty of Total input
SP1.2K Handy: Min in serial: 3 pcs, max. in serial: 9 pcs;
- 250Wp panels power
SP2.5/3K Handy: Min in serial: 3 pcs, max. in serial: 11 pcs;
- Vmp: 30.1Vdc
SP5000 Handy: Min in serial: 3 pcs, max. in serial: 13 pcs
- Imp: 8.3A
3 pcs in serial 3 pcs 750W
- Voc: 37.7Vdc
6 pcs in serial 6 pcs 1500W
- Isc: 8.4A
8 pcs in serial 8 pcs 2000W
- Cells: 60
11 pcs in serial (only for SP3/5000 Handy) 11 pcs 2750W
13 pcs in serial (only for SP5000 Handy) 13 pcs 3250W
8 pieces in serial and 2 sets in parallel (only for SP5000
16 pcs 4000W
Handy)
10 pieces in serial and 2 sets in parallel (only for SP5000
20 pcs 5000W
Handy)

PV Module Wire Connection

Please follow below steps to implement PV module connection:
1. Remove insulation sleeve 10 mm for positive and negative conductors.
2. Suggest to put bootlace ferrules on the end of positive and negative wires with a
proper crimping tool.
3. Check correct polarity of wire connection from PV modules and PV input
connectors. Then, connect positive pole (+) of connection wire to positive pole (+) of PV input connector.
Connect negative pole (-) of connection wire to negative pole (-) of PV input connector. Screw two wires
tightly in clockwise direction.
Recommended tool: 4mm blade screwdriver

SP1.2/2.5/5K Handy

SP3000 Handy

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Final Assembly
After connecting all wirings, please put bottom cover back by screwing screws as shown below.

1.2KVA/2.5KVA models 3KVA model 5KVA model

Communication Options
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.

Optional Wi-Fi Connection

You may purchase an optional Wi-Fi function of the unit which 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.

BMS Communication
It is recommended to purchase a special communication cable if you are connecting to Lithium-Ion battery
banks. Please refer to Appendix B- BMS Communication Installation for details.

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OPERATION
Power ON/OFF
Side view of unit

Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch
(located on the button of the case) to turn on the unit.

Operation and Display Panel

The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, is on the front panel of the inverter. It includes
three indicators, four function keys and a LCD display, indicating the operating status and input/output
power information.

LED Indicator
LED Indicator Messages
Solid On Output is powered by utility in Line mode.
Green
Flashing Output is powered by battery or PV in battery mode.
Solid On Battery is fully charged.
Green
Flashing Battery is charging.
Solid On Fault occurs in the inverter.
Red
Flashing Warning condition occurs in the inverter.
Function Keys
Function Key Description
ESC To exit setting mode
UP To go to previous selection
DOWN To go to next selection
ENTER To confirm the selection in setting mode or enter setting mode

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LCD Display Icons

Icon Function description

Input Source Information

Indicates the AC input.
Indicates the PV input

Indicate input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charger current, charger

power, battery voltage.

Configuration Program and Fault Information

Indicates the setting programs.

Indicates the warning and fault codes.

Warning: flashing with warning code.

Fault: lighting with fault code

Output Information

Indicate output voltage, output frequency, load percent, load in VA, load in
Watt and discharging current.

Battery Information

Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in battery

mode and charging status in line mode.

In AC mode, it will present battery charging status.

Status Battery voltage LCD Display
<2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns.
Constant Bottom bar will be on and the other three
2 ~ 2.083V/cell
bars will flash in turns.
Current mode / Bottom two bars will be on and the other
2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell
Constant two bars will flash in turns.
Voltage mode Bottom three bars will be on and the top
> 2.167 V/cell
bar will flash.
Floating mode. Batteries are fully charged. 4 bars will be on.

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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

< 1.892V/cell

1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell
Load < 50%
1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell

> 2.058V/cell

Load Information
Indicates overload.

Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100%.

0%~24% 25%~49% 50%~74% 75%~100%

Mode Operation Information

Indicates unit connects to the mains.

Indicates unit connects to the PV panel.

Indicates load is supplied by utility power.

Indicates the utility charger circuit is working.

Indicates the DC/AC inverter circuit is working.

Mute Operation

Indicates unit alarm is disabled.

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LCD Setting
After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “UP” or “DOWN”
button to select setting programs. And then, press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC button to
exit.
Setting Programs:
Program Description Selectable option
Escape
00 Exit setting mode

Utility will provide power to the

Utility first (default) loads as first priority.
Solar and battery energy will
provide power to the loads only
when utility power is not available.
Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
Solar first
If solar energy is not sufficient to
power all connected loads, Utility
Output source priority: energy will supply power to the
01 To configure load power loads at the same time.
source priority Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient to
power all connected loads, battery
SBU priority
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:
To configure total charging
current for solar and utility 60A (default)
Setting range is from 10A to 100A.
02 chargers.
(Max. charging current = Increment of each click is 10A.
utility charging current +
solar charging current)
Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input
voltage range will be within
90-280VAC.
03 AC input voltage range
UPS If selected, acceptable AC input
voltage range will be within
170-280VAC.
AGM (default) Flooded
05 Battery type

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 User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected,
battery charge voltage and low DC
cut-off voltage can be set up in
program 26, 27 and 29.
Pylontech battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27
and 29 will be automatically set
up. No need for further setting.
WECO battery If selected, programs of 02, 12,
26, 27 and 29 will be
auto-configured per battery
supplier recommended. No need
for further adjustment.
Soltaro battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27
and 29 will be automatically set
up. No need for further setting.
LIA-protocol compatible Select “LIA” if using Lithium
battery battery compatible to CAN
05 Battery type
protocol. If selected, programs of
02, 26, 27 and 29 will be
automatically set up. No need for
further setting.
LIb-protocol compatible Select “LIb” if using Lithium
battery battery compatible to RS485
protocol. If selected, programs of
02, 26, 27 and 29 will be
automatically set up. No need for
further setting.
3rd party Lithium battery Select “LIC” if using Lithium
battery not listed above. If
selected, programs of 02, 26, 27
and 29 will be automatically set
up. No need for further setting.
Please contact the battery supplier
for installation procedure.
Restart disable (default) Restart enable
Auto restart when overload
06
occurs

Restart disable (default) Restart enable

Auto restart when over
07
temperature occurs

50Hz (default) 60Hz

09 Output frequency

220V 230V (default)

10 Output voltage

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 240V

Available options in SP1.2/2.5/3K Handy

Maximum utility charging 40A (default) Setting range is 2A, then from 10A
current to 80A. Increment of each click is
10A.
Note: If setting value in
11 program 02 is smaller than
that in program in 11, the Available options in SP5000 Handy:
inverter will apply charging 30A (default)
current from program 02 for Setting range is 2A, then from 10A
utility charger. to 100A. Increment of each click is
10A.

Available options in SP1200 Handy:

11.0V 11.3V

11.5V (default) 11.8V

12.0V 12.3V

12.5V 12.8V

Setting voltage point back

to utility source when
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selecting “SBU priority” or Available options in SP2500/3000 Handy:
“Solar first” in program 01.
23.0V (default) Setting range is from 22V to
25.5V. Increment of each click is
0.5V.

Available options in SP5000 Handy:

46V (default) Setting range is from 44V to 51V.
Increment of each click is 1V.

Available options when any lithium battery type is selected in

Program 05.
SOC 10% (default for If any types of lithium battery is
Lithium) selected in program 05, setting
value will change to SOC
automatically. Adjustable range is
5% to 95%.

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 Available options in SP1200 Handy:
Battery fully charged 12.0V

12.3V 12.5V

12.8V 13.0V

13.3V 13.5V (default)

13.8V 14.0V

14.3V 14.5V
Setting voltage point back
to battery mode when
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selecting “SBU priority” or
“Solar first” in program 01.
Available options in SP2500/3000 Handy:
Setting range is FUL and from 24V to 29V. Increment of each click
is 0.5V.
Battery fully charged 27V (default)

Available options in SP5000 Handy:

Setting range is FUL and from 48V to 58V. Increment of each click
is 1V.
Battery fully charged 54V (default)

Available option when any lithium battery type is selected in

Program 05.
SOC 80% (default for If any types of lithium battery is
Lithium) selected in program 05, setting
value will change to SOC
automatically. Adjustable range is
10% to 100%. Increment of each
click is 5%.
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 If this inverter 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.
Charger source priority: Solar and Utility (default) Solar energy and utility will charge
16 To configure charger battery at the same time.
source priority
Only Solar Solar energy will be the only
charger source no matter utility is
available or not.
If this inverter is working in Battery mode, only solar energy can
charge battery. Solar energy will charge battery if it's available and
sufficient.
Alarm on (default) Alarm off
18 Alarm control

Return to default display If selected, no matter how users

screen (default) switch display screen, it will
automatically return to default
display screen (Input voltage
Auto return to default /output voltage) after no button is
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display screen
pressed for 1 minute.
Stay at latest screen If selected, the display screen will
stay at latest screen user finally
switches.

Backlight on (default) Backlight off

20 Backlight control

Alarm on (default) Alarm off

Beeps while primary source
22
is interrupted

Overload bypass: Bypass disable (default) Bypass enable

When enabled, the unit will
23 transfer to line mode if
overload occurs in battery
mode.
Record enable (default) Record disable
25 Record Fault code

SP1200 Handy default setting: 14.1V

Bulk charging voltage
26
(C.V voltage)

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 SP2500/3000 Handy default setting: 28.2V

SP5000 Handy default setting: 56.4V

Bulk charging voltage
26
(C.V voltage)

If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set

up. Setting range is from 12.5V to 15.0V for SP1200 Handy, 25.0V
to 31.0V for SP2500/3000 Handy and 48.0V to 61.0V for SP5000
Handy. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
SP1200 Handy default setting: 13.5V

SP2500/3000 Handy default setting: 27.0V

27 Floating charging voltage

SP5000 Handy default setting: 54.0V

If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set

up. Setting range is from 12.5V to 15.0V for 1.2KVA model, 25.0V
to 31.0V for 2.5KVA/3KVA models and 48.0V to 61.0V for 5KVA
model. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
SP1200 Handy default setting: 10.5V

SP2500/3000 Handy default setting: 21.0V

SP5000 Handy default setting: 42.0V

29 Low DC cut-off voltage

If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set

up. Setting range is from 10.5V to 12.0V for SP1200 Handy, 21.0V
to 24.0V for SP2500/3000 Handy and 42.0V to 48.0V for SP5000
Handy. Increment of each click is 0.1V. Low DC cut-off voltage will
be fixed to setting value no matter what percentage of load is
connected.

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 lithium battery default setting: SOC 5%

29 Low DC cut-off voltage

If any type of lithium battery is selected in program 05, setting
value will change to SOC automatically. Adjustable range is 0% to
90%. Increment of each click is 1%.
Battery equalization Battery equalization disable
(default)

30 Battery equalization

If “Flooded” or “User-Defined” is selected in program 05, this

program can be set up.
SP1200 Handy default setting: 14.6V

SP3000/5000 Handy default setting: 29.2V

31 Battery equalization voltage

SP5000 Handy default setting: 58.4V

Setting range is from 12.0V to 15.0V for SP1200 Handy, 25.0V to

31.0V for SP2500/3000 Handy and 48.0V to 61.0V for SP5000
Handy. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
60min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900min.
33 Battery equalized time Increment of each click is 5min.

120min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900 min.

34 Battery equalized timeout Increment of each click is 5 min.

30days (default) Setting range is from 0 to 90 days.

35 Equalization interval Increment of each click is 1 day

Enable Disable (default)

If equalization function is enabled in program 30, this program can

Equalization activated be set up. If “Enable” is selected in this program, it’s to activate
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immediately battery equalization immediately and LCD main page will shows
“ ”. 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.

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Display Setting
The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing “UP” or “DOWN” key. The selectable
information is switched as following order in listed table.

Selectable information LCD display

Input Voltage=230V, output voltage=230V

Input voltage/Output voltage

(Default Display Screen)

Input frequency=50Hz

Input frequency

PV voltage=260V

PV voltage

PV current = 2.5A

PV current

PV power = 500W

PV power

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 AC and PV charging current=50A

PV charging current=50A

Charging current

AC charging current=40A

AC and PV charging power=500W

PV charging power=500W

Charging power

AC charging power=500W

Battery voltage=25.5V, output voltage=230V

Battery voltage and output voltage

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 Output frequency=50Hz

Output frequency

Load percent=70%

Load percentage

When connected load is lower than 1kVA, load in

VA will present xxxVA like below chart.

Load in VA
When load is larger than 1kVA (≧1KVA), load in
VA will present x.xkVA like below chart.

When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will

present xxxW like below chart.

Load in Watt
When load is larger than 1kW (≧1KW), load in W
will present x.xkW like below chart.

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 Battery voltage=25.5V, discharging current=1A

Battery voltage/DC discharging current

Main CPU version 00014.04

Main CPU version checking

Secondary CPU version 00001.00

Secondary CPU version checking.

Operating Mode Description

Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.

Charging by utility.
Standby mode
Note:
No output is supplied by the
*Standby mode: The inverter
unit but it still can charge
is not turned on yet but at this
batteries. Charging by PV energy.
time, the inverter can charge
battery without AC output.

No charging.

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Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.

Fault mode Charging by utility.

Note:
*Fault mode: Errors are
PV energy and utility can
caused by inside circuit error
charge batteries.
or external reasons such as
Charging by PV energy.
over temperature, output short
circuited and so on.

No charging.

Charging by utility and PV energy.

The unit will provide output
power from the mains. It will
also charge the battery at
line mode.

Charging by utility.

If “solar first” is selected as output source

priority and solar energy is not sufficient to
provide the load, solar energy and the utility will
provide the loads and charge the battery at the
same time.
Line Mode
The unit will provide output
power from the mains. It will
also charge the battery at
line mode. If “solar first” is selected as output source
priority and battery is not connected, solar
energy and the utility will provide the loads.

Power from utility.

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Operation mode Description LCD display
Power from battery and PV energy.

PV energy will supply power to the loads and

charge battery at the same time.

The unit will provide output

Battery Mode power from battery and PV
power.
Power from battery only.

Power from PV energy only.

Battery Equalization Description

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.

How to Apply Equalization Function

You must enable battery equalization function in monitoring LCD setting program 30 first. Then, you may apply
this function in device by either one of following methods:
1. Setting equalization interval in program 35.
2. Active equalization immediately in program 36.

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.

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 Equalize charging time and timeout
In Equalize stage, the controller will supply power to charge battery as much as possible until battery voltage
raises to battery equalization voltage. Then, constant-voltage regulation is applied to maintain battery voltage
at the battery equalization voltage. The battery will remain in the Equalize stage until setting battery equalized
time is arrived.

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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Fault Reference Code
Fault Code Fault Event Icon on
01 Fan is locked when inverter is off.

02 Over temperature or NTC is not connected well.

03 Battery voltage is too high

04 Battery voltage is too low

Output short circuited or over temperature is detected by
05
internal converter components.
06 Output voltage is too high.

07 Overload time out

08 Bus voltage is too high

09 Bus soft start failed

51 Over current or surge

52 Bus voltage is too low

53 Inverter soft start failed

55 Over DC voltage in AC output

57 Current sensor failed

58 Output voltage is too low

59 PV voltage is over limitation

Warning Indicator
Warning
Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing
Code
Beep three times every
01 Fan is locked when inverter is on.
second

02 Over temperature None

03 Battery is over-charged Beep once every second

04 Low battery Beep once every second

07 Overload Beep once every 0.5 second

10 Output power derating Beep twice every 3 seconds

15 PV energy is low. Beep twice every 3 seconds

High AC input (>280VAC) during
16 None
BUS soft start
Communication failure between
32 None
inverter and communication board
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 Battery equalization None

Battery is not connected None

CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT

Overview
Every inverter is already installed with anti-dusk kit from factory. This kit keeps dusk from your inverter and
increases product reliability in harsh environment.

Clearance and Maintenance

Step 1: Please loosen the screw in counterclockwise direction on the top of the inverter.

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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SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications
INVERTER MODEL SP1200 Handy SP2500 Handy SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy

Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator)

Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac

170Vac±7V (UPS);
Low Loss Voltage
90Vac±7V (Appliances)
180Vac±7V (UPS);
Low Loss Return Voltage
100Vac±7V (Appliances)

High Loss Voltage 280Vac±7V

High Loss Return Voltage 270Vac±7V

Max AC Input Voltage 300Vac

Nominal Input Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz (Auto detection)

Low Loss Frequency 40±1Hz

Low Loss Return Frequency 42±1Hz

High Loss Frequency 65±1Hz

High Loss Return Frequency 63±1Hz

Output Short Circuit Protection Circuit Breaker

Efficiency (Line Mode) >95% ( Rated R load, battery full charged )

10ms typical (UPS);

Transfer Time
20ms typical (Appliances)

Output power derating:

When AC input voltage drops to 170V,
the output power will be derated.

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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications

INVERTER MODEL SP1200 Handy SP2500 Handy SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy

Rated Output Power 1.2KVA/ 1.2KW 2.5KVA/ 2.5KW 3KVA/3KW 5KVA/5KW

Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave

Output Voltage Regulation 230Vac±5%

Output Frequency 50Hz

Peak Efficiency 93%

Overload Protection 5s@≥130% load; 10s@105%~130% load

Surge Capacity 2* rated power for 5 seconds

Nominal DC Input Voltage 12Vdc 24Vdc 48Vdc

Cold Start Voltage 11.5Vdc 23.0Vdc 46.0Vdc
Low DC Warning Voltage
@ load < 50% 11.5Vdc 23.0Vdc 46.0Vdc

@ load ≥ 50% 11.0Vdc 22.0Vdc 44.0Vdc

Low DC Warning Return Voltage

@ load < 50% 11.7Vdc 23.5Vdc 47.0Vdc

@ load ≥ 50% 11.5Vdc 23.0Vdc 46.0Vdc

Low DC Cut-off Voltage

@ load < 50% 10.7Vdc 21.5Vdc 43.0Vdc

@ load ≥ 50% 10.5Vdc 21.0Vdc 42.0Vdc

High DC Recovery Voltage 15Vdc 31Vdc 62Vdc

High DC Cut-off Voltage 16Vdc 32Vdc 63Vdc

No Load Power Consumption <35W <50W

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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Utility Charging Mode

INVERTER MODEL SP1200 Handy SP2500 Handy SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy

Charging Algorithm 3-Step

AC Charging Current (Max) 80Amp (@VI/P=230Vac) 100Amp
Bulk Charging Flooded Battery 14.6 29.2 58.4
Voltage AGM / Gel Battery 14.1 28.2 56.4
Floating Charging Voltage 13.5Vdc 27Vdc 54Vdc
Battery Voltage, per cell Charging Current, %

2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc)
Voltage
2.25Vdc

100%

Charging Curve
50%

T0 T1
T1 = 10* T0, minimum 10mins, maximum 8hrs

Current

Time
Bulk Absorption Maintenance
(Constant Current) (Constant Voltage) (Floating)

MPPT Solar Charging Mode

INVERTER MODEL SP1200 Handy SP2500 Handy SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy

Max. PV Array Power 2000W 3000W 5000W

Nominal PV Voltage 240Vdc 320Vdc
Start-up Voltage 150Vdc +/-
70Vdc +/- 10Vdc
10Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 60~300Vdc 60~400Vdc 120~450Vdc
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 350Vdc 450Vdc 500Vdc
Max. Input Current 13Amp 18Amp
Max Charging Current
100Amp
(AC charger plus solar charger)

Table 4 General Specifications

INVERTER MODEL SP1200 Handy SP2500 Handy SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy

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 (D*W*H), mm 90 x 288 x 357 110 x 288 x 390 120 x 300 x 440
Net Weight, kg 6.5 7.0 7.2 10

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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. Contact repair center for
1. The battery voltage is far too
No response after replacing the fuse.
No indication. low. (<1.4V/Cell)
power on. 2. Re-charge battery.
2. Internal fuse tripped.
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 is
well.
flashing.
1. Check if AC wires are too
Mains exist but the
thin and/or too long.
unit works in
Insufficient quality of AC power. 2. Check if generator (if
battery mode. Green LED is flashing.
(Shore or Generator) applied) is working well or if
input voltage range setting is
correct. (UPS Appliance)
Set “Solar First” as the priority of Change output source priority
Green LED is flashing.
output source. to Utility first.
When the unit is
turned on, internal LCD display and LEDs Check if battery wires are
Battery is disconnected.
relay is switched on are flashing connected well.
and off repeatedly.
Reduce the connected load by
Overload error. The inverter is
switching off some
overload 105% and time is up.
equipment.
If PV input voltage is higher than
Fault code 07 specification, the output power will
Reduce the number of PV
be derated. At this time, if
modules in series or the
connected loads is higher than
connected load.
derated output power, it will cause
overload.
Check if wiring is connected
Output short circuited. well and remove abnormal
Fault code 05 load.
Temperature of internal converter Check whether the air flow of
component is over 120°C. the unit is blocked or whether
Internal temperature of inverter the ambient temperature is
Buzzer beeps Fault code 02
component is over 100°C. too high.
continuously and
Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center.
red LED is on.
Fault code 03 Check if spec and quantity of
The battery voltage is too high. batteries are meet
requirements.
Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan.
Output abnormal (Inverter voltage 1. Reduce the connected
Fault code 06/58 below than 190Vac or is higher load.
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
Fault code 55 Output voltage is unbalanced. to repair center.
PV input voltage is beyond the Reduce the number of PV
Fault code 59
specification. modules in series.

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Appendix I: 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.

2. Pin Assignment for BMS Communication Port

Definition
PIN 1 RS232TX
PIN 2 RS232RX
PIN 3 RS485B
PIN 4 NC
PIN 5 RS485A
PIN 6 CANH
PIN 7 CANL
PIN 8 GND

3. Lithium Battery Communication Configuration

LIO-4805/LIO-4810-150A

LIO-4805 LIO-4810-150A

ID switch

LIO II-4810

ID switch

ID Switch indicates the unique ID code for each battery module. It's required to assign an identical ID to each
battery module for normal operation. We can set up the ID code for each battery module by rotating the PIN
number on the ID switch. From number 0 to 9, the number can be random; no particular order. Maximum 10
battery modules can be operated in parallel.

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PYLONTECH

Dip 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”.
Dip 1 is “ON” to represent the baud rate 9600.
Dip 2, 3 and 4 are reserved for battery group address.
Dip switch 2, 3 and 4 on master battery (first battery) are to set up or change the group address.

NOTE: “1” is upper position and “0” is bottom position.

Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4Group address
Single group only. It’s required to set up master battery
0 0 0
with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
1 0 0 battery on the first group with this setting and slave
batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
1: RS485
0 1 0 battery on the second group with this setting and slave
baud rate=9600 batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
Restart to take 1 1 0 battery on the third group with this setting and slave
batteries are unrestricted.
effect
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
0 0 1 battery on the fourth group with this setting and slave
batteries are unrestricted.
Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master
1 0 1 battery on the 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.

4. Installation and Operation

LIO-4805/LIO-4810-150A/ESS LIO II-4810
After ID no. is assigned for each battery module, please set up LCD panel in inverter and install the wiring
connection as following steps.
Step 1: Use supplied RJ11 signal cable to connect into the extension port (P1 or P2).

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Step 2: Use supplied RJ45 cable (from battery module package) to connect inverter and Lithium battery.

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 3: Turn the breaker switch “ON". Now, the battery module is ready for DC output.

Step 4: Press Power on/off button on battery module for 5 secs, the battery module will start up.
*If the manual button cannot be approached, just simply turn on the inverter module. The battery module will
be automatically turned on.

Step 5. Turn on the inverter.

Step 6. Be sure to select battery type as “LIB” in LCD program 5.

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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After configuration, please install LCD panel with inverter and Lithium battery with the following steps.
Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.

Step 2. Switch on Lithium battery.

Step 3. Press more than three seconds to start Lithium battery. Output power is ready.

Step 4. Turn on the inverter.

Step 5. Be sure to select battery type as “PYL” in LCD program 5.

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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WECO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.

Step 2. Switch on Lithium battery.

Step 3. Turn on the inverter.

Step 4. Be sure to select battery type as “WEC” in LCD program 5.

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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Step 2. Open DC isolator and switch on Lithium battery.

Step 3. Turn on the inverter.

Step 4. Be sure to select battery type as “SOL” in LCD program 5.

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.

5. LCD Display Information

Press “UP” or “DOWN” button to switch LCD display information. It will show battery pack and battery group
number before “Main CPU version checking” as shown below.
Selectable information LCD display
Battery pack numbers & Battery Battery pack numbers = 3, battery group numbers = 1
group numbers

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.

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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 setting as
any type of lithium-ion battery.)
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.
Battery number is changed. It probably is because of communication
lost between battery packs. Please check the cables between the
batteries.
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 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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