User Manual

PIP5048MKX
INVERTER / CHARGER
With Wi-Fi

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

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

Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Battery Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 5
AC Input/Output Connection ............................................................................................................................ 6
PV Connection ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Final Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Remote Display Panel Installation ................................................................................................................... 9
Communication Connection ........................................................................................................................... 11
Dry Contact Signal ......................................................................................................................................... 11
BMS Communication ..................................................................................................................................... 11
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

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

Operation and Display Panel ......................................................................................................................... 12
LCD Display Icons ......................................................................................................................................... 13
LCD Setting .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Display Setting ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Operating Mode Description .......................................................................................................................... 29
Fault Reference Code .................................................................................................................................... 32
Warning Indicator ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Battery Equalization ....................................................................................................................................... 33
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 35

Table 1 Line Mode Specifications ................................................................................................................... 35

Table 2 Battery Mode Specifications............................................................................................................... 36
Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications ............................................................................................................... 37
Table 4 ECO/Bypass Mode Specifications ....................................................................................................... 38
TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 39

PARALLEL FUNCTION .................................................................................................................................... 40

Appendix A: Approximate Back-up Time Table ............................................................................................ 56

Appendix B: BMS Communication Installation ............................................................................................ 57

Appendix C: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide in Remote Panel .......................................................................... 62

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/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.

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INTRODUCTION

This is a multi-function inverter/charger, combining functions of inverter, MPPT 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 MPPT solar charge controller
 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
 Auto restart while AC is recovering
 Overload/ Over temperature/ short circuit protection
 Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance
 Cold start function
 Zero-transfer Time

Basic System Architecture

The following illustration shows basic application for this inverter/charger. 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

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
9. PV connectors
10. Battery input
11. Circuit breaker
12. Remote LCD panel communication port
13. USB port: for communication port and USB function port
14. RS-232 communication port
15. Dry contact
16. BMS communication port: CAN and RS232 or RS485
17. LED indicator for USB function settings

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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

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

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.
 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
right 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 three 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:

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 and terminal size as below.

Recommended battery cable and terminal size:

Model Typical Battery Wire Size Ring Terminal Torque

Amperage Capacity Cable Dimensions Value
mm 2
D (mm) L (mm)
1*1/0AWG 60 6.4 49.7
PIP5048MKX 125A/150A 200AH 2~3 Nm
2*4AWG 44 6.4 49.7

Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:

1. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size.
2. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the nuts are
tightened with torque of 2-3 Nm. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charge is correctly
connected and ring terminals are tightly screwed to the battery terminals.

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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. The recommended spec of AC breaker is 50A.
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 Torque Value
PIP5048MKX 8 AWG 1.4~ 1.6Nm

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.
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)

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 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)

5. Make sure the wires are securely connected.

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: Important
When input source is the generator, it’s suggested to choose the generator by following parameters:
- The recommend generator rating should be at least 2X of inverter capacity.
- Generator output: Pure Sine Wave
- Generator output voltage rms range: 180 ~ 270Vac
- Generator output frequency range: 45Hz ~ 63Hz

It’s recommended to test the generator with the inverter before the installation. Few generators complied above
parameters may still not be accepted by the inverter as the input source.

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.

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 PV Connection
CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately a DC circuit breaker between
inverter and PV modules.

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

WARNING! It'’ 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.
WARNING! Never connect the positive and negative terminals of the solar panel to the ground.

Model Typical Amperage Cable Size Torque

PIP5048MKX 27A 10 AWG 1.2~1.6 Nm

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.
Solar Charging Mode
INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 500Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 120~430Vdc

Please follow below steps to implement PV module connection:

1. Remove insulation sleeve 10 mm for positive and negative conductors.
2. 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.

3. Make sure the wires are securely connected.

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

Remote Display Panel Installation

The LCD panel can be removable and installed in a remote site with an optional communication cable. Please
follow below steps to implement this remote panel installation.
Step 1. Loosen the screw on the two sides of bottom case and push up the case cover. Then, remove screw
on the top of the display panel. Now, the display can be removed from the bottom case. Then, pull out the
cable from the remote communication port.

Step 2. Drill two holes in the marked locations with two screws as shown below chart. Place the panel on the
surface and align the mounting holes with the two screws. Then, use one more screw on the top to fix the
panel to the wall and check if the remote panel is firmly secured.

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 Ø 5-Ø 9

Note: Installation to the wall should be implemented with the

proper screws. Refer chart for recommended spec of screws.

M3

Step 3. Connect LCD panel to the inverter with an optional RJ45 communication cable as below chart.

RS-232 communication to PC
Remote communication

USB communication to PC

BMS communication

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Communication Connection
Serial Connection
Please use supplied communication cable to connect to inverter and PC. Insert bundled CD into a computer
and follow on-screen instruction to install the monitoring software. For the detailed software operation, please
check user manual of software inside of CD.

Wi-Fi 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 C.

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.

Unit Status Condition Dry contact port:

NC & C NO & C
Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered. Close Open
Output is powered from Utility. Close Open
Output is Program 01 Battery voltage < Low DC warning
Open Close
powered set as USB voltage
from (utility first) Battery voltage > Setting value in
Battery Program 13 or battery charging Close Open
power or reaches floating stage
Power On
Solar Program 01 Battery voltage < Setting value in
Open Close
energy. is set as Program 12
SBU (SBU
Battery voltage > Setting value in
priority) or
Program 13 or battery charging Close Open
SUB (solar
reaches floating stage
first)

BMS Communication
If connecting to lithium battery, it’s requested to buy a special communication cable. For the detailed BMS
communication and installation, please check Appendix B – BMS Communication Installation.

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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
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.
Setting LED 2 LCD display

Setting LED 1

Status
indicators
Function keys

Function keys
Setting LED 3
On/off switch

LED Indicators
LED Indicator Messages

Setting LED1 Green Solid On Output powered by utility

Setting LED2 Green Solid On Output powered by PV

Setting LED3 Green Solid On Output powered by battery

Solid On Output is available in bypass mode

Green
Flashing Output is powered by battery or AC in inverter mode
Status Solid On Battery is fully charged
Green
Indicator Flashing Battery is charging.
Solid On Fault mode
Red
Flashing Warning mode

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 Function Keys
Function Key Description
ESC Exit setting mode
USB function setting Select USB OTG functions
Up To last selection
Down To next selection
Enter To confirm the selection in setting mode or enter setting mode

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 bars
2 ~ 2.083V/cell
will flash in turns.
Current mode / Bottom two bars will be on and the other two
2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell
Constant bars will flash in turns.
Voltage mode Bottom three bars will be on and the top bar
> 2.167 V/cell
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 solar charger circuit is working.

Indicates the DC/AC inverter circuit is working.

Indicates unit alarm is disabled.

Indicates USB disk is connected.

Indicates timer setting or time display

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LCD Setting
After pressing and holding “ ” button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “ ” or “ ”

button to select setting programs. And then, press “ ” button to confirm the selection or “ ” button to
exit.

Setting Programs:
Program Description Selectable option
Escape

00 Exit setting mode

USB : Utility first (default)

Utility will provide power to the
loads as first priority.
If Utility energy is unavailable,
solar energy and battery
provides power the loads.

Solar energy provides power to

the loads as first priority.
SUB: Solar first
If solar energy is not sufficient
to power all connected loads,
utility energy will supply power
to the loads at the same time.
Battery provides power to the
Output source priority:
loads only when solar and utility
01 To configure load power
is not sufficient.
source priority
Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient
to power all connected loads,
SBU priority
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 or solar
and battery is not sufficient.

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 60A (default) PIP5048MKX model setting
Maximum charging current:
range is from 10A to 100A and
To configure total charging
increment of each click is 10A.
current for solar and utility
02 chargers.
(Max. charging current =
utility charging current +
solar charging current)

AGM (default) Flooded

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.

05 Battery type 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.

LIb-protocol compatible Select “ LIb” if using Lithium

battery battery compatible to Lib
protocol. If selected, programs
of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be
automatically set up. No need
for further setting.

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 3rd party Lithium battery If selected, programs of 02, 26,
27 and 29 will be automatically
set up. No need for further
05 Battery type
setting. Please contact the
battery supplier for installation
procedure.
Restart disable (default) Restart enable

Auto restart when overload

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occurs

Restart disable (default) Restart enable

Auto restart when over

07
temperature occurs

50Hz (default) 60Hz

09 Output frequency

Automatically (default) If selected and utility is available,

inverter will work in line mode.
Once utility frequency is
unstable, inverter will work in
bypass mode if bypass function is
not forbidden in program 23.
Online mode If selected, inverter will work in
line mode when utility is
available.
10 Operation Logic

ECO Mode If selected and bypass is not

forbidden in program 23,
inverter will work in ECO mode
when utility is available.

Maximum utility charging 30A (default) For PIP5048MKX model, default

current
setting is 30A and setting range
Note: If setting value in is 1A, then from 10A to 100A.
11 program 02 is smaller than Increment of each click is 10A.
that in program in 11, the
inverter will apply charging
current from program 02
for utility charger.

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 Default setting: 46.0V Setting range is from 44.0V to
57.0V and increment of each
Setting voltage point back
to utility source when click is 1.0V.
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selecting “SBU” (SBU
priority) in program 01

The setting range is from 48.0V to 64.0V and increment of each

click is 1.0V.
Setting voltage point back Battery fully charged 54.0V (default)
to battery mode when
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selecting “SBU” (SBU
priority) in program 01

SbL: Solar energy for Solar energy charges battery first

battery first and allow the utility to charge
UCB: Allow utility to charge battery.
battery (Default)

SbL: Solar energy for Solar energy charge battery first

battery first and disallow the utility to charge
UdC: Disallow utility to battery.
charge battery

Solar energy priority:

16 To configure solar energy
priority for battery and load
SLb: Solar energy for load Solar energy provides power to the
first load first and also allow the utility
UCb: Allow utility to charge to charge battery.
battery

SLb: Solar energy for load Solar energy provides power to the
first load first and disallow the utility to
UdC: Disallow utility to charge battery.
charge battery

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 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
/output voltage) after no button is
pressed for 1 minute.

Auto return to default

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display screen
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

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is interrupted

Bypass Forbidden If selected, inverter won’t work in

bypass/ECO modes.

Bypass disable If selected and power ON button is

pressed on, inverter can work in
bypass/ECO mode only if utility is
23 Bypass function:
available.

Bypass enable (default) If selected and no matter power

ON button is pressed on or not,
inverter can work in bypass mode if
utility is available.

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 Record enable Record disable (default)

25 Record Fault code

default setting: 56.4V If self-defined is selected in

program 5, this program can be set
Bulk charging voltage up. Setting range is from 48.0V to
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(C.V voltage) 64.0V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

Default setting: 54.0V If self-defined is selected in

program 5, this program can be set
up. Setting range is from 48.0V to
27 Floating charging voltage
64.0V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.

Single When the unit is operated alone,

please select “SIG” in program 28.

Parallel When the units are used in parallel

for single phase application, please
select “PAL” in program 28. Please
refer to 5-1 for detailed information.

L1 phase When the units are operated in 3-

phase application, please choose
“3PX” to define each inverter.
AC output mode It is required to have at least 3
*This setting is able to set inverters or maximum 9 inverters to
up only when the inverter is support three-phase equipment. It’s
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in standby mode, Be sure required to have at least one
that on/off Switch is L2 phase inverter in each phase or it’s up to
in ”OFF” status. four inverters in one phase. Please
refers to 5-2 for detailed
information.
Please select “3P1” in program 28
for the inverters connected to L1
phase, “3P2” in program 28 for the
inverters connected to L2 phase and
L3 phase “3P3” in program 28 for the
inverters connected to L3 phase.

Be sure to connect share current

cable to units which are on the
same phase.
Do NOT connect share current cable
between units on different phases.

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 Low DC cut-off voltage: Default setting: 42.0V If self-defined is selected in
 If battery power is program 5, this program can be set
only power source up. Setting range is from 40.0V to
available, inverter will 54.0V. Increment of each click is
shut down. 0.1V. Low DC cut-off voltage will be
 If PV energy and fixed to setting value no matter
battery power are what percentage of load is
available, inverter will connected.
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charge battery without
AC output.
 If PV energy, battery
power and utility are
all available, inverter
will transfer to line
mode and provide
output power to loads.
auto-charging time 5min
(default)

32 Bulk charging time

If “User-Defined” is selected in program 05, this program can be

set up. Setting range is from 5min to 900min. Increment of each
click is 5min. Otherwise, Keeping auto-charging time.
Battery equalization enable Battery equalization disable
(default)

33 Battery equalization

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

program can be set up.
Default setting: 58.4V Setting range is from 48.0V to
64.0V. Increment of each click is
0.1V.
34 Battery equalization voltage

60min (default) Setting range is from 5min to

900min. Increment of each click is
5min.
35 Battery equalized time

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 120min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900
min. Increment of each click is 5
min.
36 Battery equalized timeout

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

Increment of each click is 1 day

37 Equalization interval

Disable (default) Enable

Equalization activated
39 If equalization function is enabled in program 33, this program
immediately
can be set up. If “Enable” is selected in this program, it’s to
activate 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 37 setting. At this time, “ ” will not be shown in LCD

main page.
Not reset(Default) Reset

Reset all stored data for PV

40 generated power and
output load energy

Not reset(Default) Reset

93 Erase all data log

3 minutes 5 minutes

Data log recorded interval

*The maximum data log
94 number is 1440. If it’s over
10 minutes(default) 20 minutes
1440, it will re-write the
first log.

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 30 minutes 60 minutes

For minute setting, the range is from

00 to 59.
95 Time setting – Minute

For hour setting, the range is from

00 to 23.
96 Time setting – Hour

For day setting, the range is from 00

to 31.
97 Time setting– Day

For month setting, the range is from

01 to 12.

98 Time setting– Month

For year setting, the range is from

17 to 99.

99 Time setting – Year

USB Function Setting

Please insert USB disk into USB port ( ). Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter USB function

setting mode. These functions include to upgrade inverter firmware, export data log and re-write internal
parameters from USB disk.

Procedure LCD Screen

Step 1: Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter USB function setting mode.

Step 2: Press “ ”, “ ” or “ ” button to enter the selectable setting programs.

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Step 3: 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
Upgrade with your dealer or installer for detail instructions.
firmware
This function is to over-write all parameter settings (TEXT file) with settings in the On-The-Go
:
USB disk from a previous setup or to duplicate inverter settings. Please check with your
Re-write dealer or installer for detail instructions.
internal
parameters
Press “ ” button to export data log from the inverter to USB disk. If

the selected function is ready, LCD will display “ ”. Press “ ”

button to confirm the selection again.

:
 Press “ ” button to select “Yes”, LED 1 will flash once every
Export data
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.

Error message for USB On-the-Go functions:

Error Code Messages
No USB disk is detected.

USB disk is protected from copy.

Document inside the USB disk with wrong format.

If any error occurs, error code will only show 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, it will automatically return to
display screen.

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Display Setting
The LCD display information will be switched in turn by pressing the “UP” or “DOWN” button. The selective
information will be switched as per the following orders:
Selectable information LCD display
Input Voltage=230V, output voltage=230V

Input voltage/Output voltage

(Default Display Screen)

Input frequency=50Hz

Input frequency

PV voltage=300V

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=50A

AC and PV charging power=500W

PV charging power=500W

Charging power

AC charging power=500W

Battery voltage=50.0V, 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.

Battery voltage=50.0V, discharging current=50A

Battery voltage/DC discharging current

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 PV energy generated Today = 3.88kWh, Load output
energy Today = 9.88kWh.

PV energy generated today and Load output

energy today

This PV month energy = 388kWh, Load month energy=

988kWh.

PV energy generated this month and Load

output energy this month.

This PV year energy = 3.88MWh, Load year energy =

9.88MWh.

PV energy generated this year and Load output

energy this year.

PV Total energy = 38.8MWh, Load Output Total energy

= 98.8MWh.

PV energy generated totally and Load output

total energy.

Real date Nov 28, 2017.

Real date.

Real time 13:20.

Real time.

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 Main CPU version 00014.04.

Main CPU version checking.

Secondary CPU version 00001.23.

Secondary CPU version checking.

Wi-Fi version 00000.24.

Wi-Fi 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.
time, the inverter can charge Charging by PV energy.
battery without AC output.

No charging.

Fault mode No charging and Bypass

Note:
*Fault mode: Errors are
Utility can bypass.
caused by inside circuit error
or external reasons such as
over temperature, output No charging

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short circuited and so on.

Charging by utility and PV energy.

The unit will provide output

power from the utility. PV Charging by PV
Bypass/ECO Mode
energy and utility can
charge batteries.

Charging by utility

The unit will provide output

power from the utility. PV
Bypass/ECO Mode
energy and utility can No charging
charge batteries.

Charging by utility and PV energy.

Charging by utility.
The unit will provide output
power from the mains. It
Line Mode
will also charge the battery
at line mode.

Power from utility and PV energy

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 Power from utility only
The unit will provide output
power from the mains. It
Line Mode
will also charge the battery
at line mode.

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 only

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

50 PFC over current

51 OP over current
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

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

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

32 Communication interrupted None

Battery equalization None

Battery open Beep once every second

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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.

 How to Apply Equalization Function

You must enable battery equalization function in monitoring LCD setting program 33 first. Then, you may apply
this function in device by either one of following methods:
1. Setting equalization interval in program 37.
2. Active equalization immediately in program 39.

 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.

 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.

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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
INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX

Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal

Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac

Low Loss Voltage 110Vac± 7V

Low Loss Return Voltage 120Vac± 7V

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 46(56)± 1Hz

Low Loss Return Frequency 46.5(57)± 1Hz

High Loss Frequency 54(64)± 1Hz

High Loss Return Frequency 53(63)± 1Hz

Power Factor >0.98

Line mode: Circuit Breaker
Output Short Circuit Protection
Battery mode: Electronic Circuits
Efficiency (Line Mode) 93% (Peak Efficiency)

Line modeBattery mode 0ms

Transfer Time
InverterBypass 4ms

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 Table 2 Battery Mode Specifications
INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX
Rated Output Power 5KVA/5KW

Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave

Output Voltage Regulation 230Vac± 5%

Output Frequency 50Hz or 60Hz

Peak Efficiency 92%

Overload Protection 5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load; 100ms @ ≥200% load

Surge Capacity 2* rated power for 5 seconds

Nominal DC Input Voltage 48Vdc
Operating Range 40Vdc -66Vdc
Cold Start Voltage 46Vdc
Low DC Warning Voltage
@ load < 50% 45.0Vdc
44.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50%

Low DC Warning Return Voltage

@ load < 50% 47.0Vdc
46.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50%

Low DC Cut-off Voltage

@ load < 50% 43.0Vdc
42.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50%

High DC Recovery Voltage 64Vdc

High DC Cut-off Voltage 66Vdc

No Load Power Consumption <75W

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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Charging Mode
INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX
Charging Current
Default: 30A, max: 100A
@ Nominal Input Voltage
Flooded
Bulk 58.4Vdc
Battery
Charging
AGM / Gel
Voltage 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%

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

Current

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

Table 4 Solar Specifications

Solar Input (MPPT type)
INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX
Rated Power 6000W
Max. PV Array Open
500Vdc
Circuit Voltage
PV Array MPPT Voltage
120~430V
Range
Maximum solar input
27A
current

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Table 4 ECO/Bypass Mode Specifications
Bypass Mode
INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX
Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal
Low Loss Voltage 176Vac± 7V
Low Loss Return Voltage 186Vac± 7V
High Loss Voltage 280Vac± 7V
High Loss Return Voltage 270Vac± 7V
Nominal Input Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz (Auto detection)
Low Loss Frequency 46(56)± 1Hz
Low Loss Return Frequency 46.5(57)± 1Hz
High Loss Frequency 54(64)± 1Hz
High Loss Return Frequency 53(63)± 1Hz

Table 5 General Specifications

INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX
SCC type MPPT
Parallel-able YES
Communication RS232 and Wi-Fi
Safety Certification CE
Operating Temperature
-10°C to 50°C
Range
Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C
Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
Dimension
140 x 295 x 468
(D*W*H), mm
Net Weight, kg 12

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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.
Mains exist but the
1. Check if AC wires are too
unit works in
thin and/or too long.
battery mode.
Green LED is Insufficient quality of AC power. 2. Check if generator (if
flashing. (Shore or Generator) applied) is working well or if
input voltage range setting is
correct. (UPSAppliance)
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
The battery voltage is too high. batteries are meet
Buzzer beeps requirements.
continuously and
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 50 PFC over current or surge.
Fault code 51 OP 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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PARALLEL FUNCTION
1. Introduction
This inverter can be used in parallel for two applications.
1. Parallel operation in single phase with up to 9 units. For PIP5048MKX model, the supported maximum
output power is 45KW/45KVA.
2. Maximum 9 units work together to support three-phase equipment. Seven units support one phase
maximum. For PIP5048MKX model, the supported maximum output power is 45KW/45KVA and one
phase can be up to 35KW/35KVA.
NOTE: If this unit is bundled with share current cable and parallel cable, this inverter is default supported
parallel operation. You may skip section 3. If not, please purchase parallel kit and install this unit by following
instruction from professional technical personnel in local dealer.

2. Package Contents
In parallel kit, you will find the following items in the package:

Parallel board Parallel communication cable Current sharing cable

3. Parallel board installation

Step 1: Remove bottom case by unscrewing all screws as shown below.

Step 2: Remove two screws as below chart and remove 2-pin and 14-pin cables.

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Step 3: Remove two screws as below chart to take out cover of parallel communication.

Step 4: Install new parallel board with 2 screws tightly.

Step 5: Re-connect 2-pin and 14-pin to original position on parallel board as shown below chart.

Step 6: Put wire cover back to the unit. Now the inverter is providing parallel operation function.

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4. Mounting the Unit
When installing multiple units, please follow below chart.

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.

5. Wiring Connection
The cable size of each inverter is shown as below:
Recommended battery cable and terminal size for each inverter:
Ring Terminal Ring terminal:
Torque
Model Wire Size Cable Dimensions
value
mm2 D (mm) L (mm)
1*1/0AWG 60 6.4 49.7
PIP5048MKX 2~ 3 Nm
2 * 4AWG 44 6.4 49.7
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
PIP5048MKX 8 AWG 1.4~1.6Nm
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. The
recommended mounted location of the breakers is shown in the figures in 5-1 and 5-2.
Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter:
Model 1 unit*
PIP5048MKX 125A/80VDC
*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.
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Recommended breaker specification of AC input:
Model 2 units 3 units 4 units 5 units 6 units 7 units 8 units 9 units
PIP5048MKX 100A 150A 200A 250A 300A 350A 400A 450A
Note1: Also, you can use 40A for only 1 unit and install one breaker at its AC input in each inverter.
Note2: 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 7 8 9

Battery Capacity 800AH 1200AH 1600AH 2000AH 2400AH 2800AH 3200AH 3600AH

WARNING! Be sure that all inverters will share the same battery bank. Otherwise, the inverters will transfer
to fault mode.

5-1. Parallel Operation in Single phase

Two inverters in parallel:
Power Connection

N
L

N
Load L

Communication Connection

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Three inverters in parallel:
Power Connection

N
L

N
Load L

Communication Connection

Four inverters in parallel:

Power Connection

N
L

N
Load L

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Communication Connection

Five inverters in parallel:

Power Connection

N
L

N
Load L

Communication Connection

Six inverters in parallel:

Power Connection

N
L

N
Load L

Communication Connection

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Seven to nine inverters in parallel:
Power Connection

N
L

N
Load L

Communication Connection
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼

Eight to nine inverters in parallel:

Power Connection

N
L

N
Load L

Communication Connection
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽

Nine to nine inverters in parallel:

Power Connection

N
L

N
Load L

Communication Connection
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾

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5-2. Support 3-phase equipment
Three inverters in each phase:
Power Connection
P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

Communication Connection
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾

Three inverters in one phase, three inverters in second phase and two inverter for the third phase:
Power Connection
P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

Communication Connection
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽

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Seven inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases:
Power Connection
P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

Note: It’s up to customer’s demand to pick 7 inverters on any phase.

P1: L1-phase, P2: L2-phase, P3: L3-phase.
Communication Connection

P1
P2 P3

① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨

Note: If there is only one unit in one phase, this unit doesn’t need to connect the current sharing cable.
Or you connect it like as below:

Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and two inverters for the third phase:
Power Connection

P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

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Communication Connection
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼

Two inverters in each phase:

Power Connection

P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

Communication Connection

Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases:
Power Connection

P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

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Communication Connection

Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase:
Power Connection

P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

Communication Connection

Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases:
Power Connection

P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

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Communication Connection

Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase:
Power Connection

P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

Communication Connection

Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases:
Power Connection
P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

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Communication Connection

One inverter in each phase:

Power Connection
P1 P2 P3

N
L1
L2
L3

N
Load L1
L2
L3

Communication Connection

WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases.
Otherwise, it may damage the inverters.

6. 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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7. LCD Setting and Display
Setting Program:

Program Description Selectable option

Single

When the unit is operated alone, please select

“SIG” in program 28.

Parallel When the units are used in parallel for single

phase application, please select “PAL” in
program 28. Please refer to 5-1 for detailed
information.

AC output mode
*This setting is able When the units are operated in 3-phase
L1 phase:
to set up only when application, please choose “3PX” to define
the inverter is in each inverter.
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standby mode. Be It is required to have at least 3 inverters or
sure that on/off maximum 9 inverters to support three-phase
switch is in “OFF” equipment. It’s required to have at least one
status. inverter in each phase or it’s up to four
L2 phase: inverters in one phase. Please refers to 5-2 for
detailed information.
Please select “3P1” in program 28 for the
inverters connected to L1 phase, “3P2” in
program 28 for the inverters connected to L2
phase and “3P3” in program 28 for the
L3 phase: inverters connected to L3 phase.

Be sure to connect share current cable to

units which are on the same phase.
Do NOT connect share current cable between
units on different phases.

Fault code display:

Fault Code Fault Event Icon on

60 Power feedback protection

71 Firmware version inconsistent
72 Current sharing fault
80 CAN fault
81 Host loss
82 Synchronization loss

83 Battery voltage detected different

84 AC input voltage and frequency detected different

85 AC output current unbalance
86 AC output mode setting is different

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8. Commissioning
Parallel in single phase
Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning:
 Correct wire connection
 Ensure all breakers in Line wires of load side are open and each Neutral wires of each unit are
connected together.
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 can not be
programmed.
Step 3: Turn on each unit.
LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit

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 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.
Support three-phase equipment
Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning:
 Correct wire connection
 Ensure all breakers in Line wires of load side are open and each Neutral wires of each unit are
connected together.
Step 2: Turn on all units and configure LCD program 28 as P1, P2 and P3 sequentially. And then shut down
all units.
NOET: It’s necessary to turn off switch when setting LCD program. Otherwise, the setting can not be
programmed.
Step 3: Turn on all units sequentially.
LCD display in L1-phase unit LCD display in L2-phase unit LCD display in L3-phase unit

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

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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.

9. 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.
60 the inverter is
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
71 of each inverter is not
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.
72 each inverter is
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
83 each inverter is not close, please check if all battery cables are the same length and
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
84 frequency are installed between utility and inverters, please be sure all breakers
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
85 LCD of inverters. If the values are different, please check if AC input
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 A: Approximate Back-up Time Table

Model Load (VA) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 200Ah (min) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 400Ah (min)
500 1226 2576
1000 536 1226
1500 316 804
2000 222 542
2500 180 430
PIP5048MKX
3000 152 364
3500 130 282
4000 100 224
4500 88 200
5000 80 180
Note: Backup time depends on the quality of the battery, age of battery and type of battery.
Specifications of batteries may vary depending on different manufacturers.

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Appendix B: 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. Lithium Battery Communication Configuration

PYLONTECH

ADD Switch: There are 4 ADD switches are to define different baud rate and battery group address. If switch
position is turned to bottom for “OFF” position, it means “0”. If switch position is turned to upper for “ON”
position, it means “1”.
Dip 1 is “ON” to represent the baud rate 9600.
Dip 2, 3 and 4 are to set up 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.

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3. Installation and Operation
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.

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 “PYL” in LCD program 5. The remaining
inverters are set as “USE”.

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.

Please take notice for parallel system:

3. Only support common battery installation.
4. 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”.

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.

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

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”.

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.

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4. LCD Display Information
Press “UP” or “DOWN” key to switch LCD display information. It will show battery pack and battery group
number before “Main CPU version checking” as below screen.

Selectable information LCD display

Battery pack numbers & Battery Battery pack numbers = 3, battery group numbers = 1
group numbers

5. Code Reference
Related information code will be displayed on LCD screen. Please check inverter LCD screen for the operation.
Code Description Action
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 “Pylontech 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.
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 charge 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 C: 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

Operating system requirement for your smart phone:

iOS system supports iOS 9.0 and above
Android system supports Android 5.0 and above

Please scan the following QR code with your smart phone and download WatchPower App.

Android iOS system

system
Or you may find “WatchPower” app from the Apple® Store or “WatchPower Wi-Fi” in Google® Play Store.

2-2. Initial Setup

Step 1: Registration at first time

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.

Step 2: Local Wi-Fi Module Configuration

Now, you are in “Wi-Fi Config” page. There are detailed setup procedure listed in “How to connect?” section
and you may follow it to connect Wi-Fi.

Enter the “SettingsWi-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.

If the connection fails, please repeat Step 2 and 3.

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.

Part number label is

pasted on the bottom of
remote LCD panel.

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.

Device Alarm and Name Modification

In this page, tap the icon on the top right corner to enter the device alarm page. Then, you can review
alarm history and detailed information. Tap the icon on the top right corner, a blank input box will pop out.
Then, you can edit the name for your device and tap “Confirm” to complete name modification.

Device Information Data

Users can check up 【Basic Information】,【Product Information】,【Rated information】,【History】, and【Wi-
Fi Module Information】by swiping left.

Swipe left

【Basic Information】displays basic information of the inverter, including AC voltage, AC frequency, PV

input voltage, Battery voltage, Battery capacity, Charging current, Output voltage, Output frequency, Output
apparent power, Output active power and Load percent. Please slide up to see more basic information.

【Production Information】displays Model type (Inverter type), Main CPU version, Wi-Fi 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.

【History】displays the record of unit information and setting timely.

【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.
b) Activate/Shut down functions by clicking “Enable” or “Disable” button.
c) Changing values by clicking arrows or entering the numbers directly in the column.
Each function setting is saved by clicking “Set” button.

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
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 discharge voltage is higher than this setting voltage, battery will be allowed to
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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