Battery Installation and Inverter Commission Guide
Battery Installation and Inverter Commission Guide
Battery Installation and Inverter Commission Guide
6th, 2022
V1.3
Contents
1 Battery Connection........................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Battery Communication ....................................................................................... 1
1.2 Power Cables Connection................................................................................... 1
2 Inverter Connection and Program ................................................................................. 3
2.1 Closed loop communication ................................................................................ 4
2.1.1 Sol-Ark ...................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 Phocos ...................................................................................................... 8
2.1.3 Victron ..................................................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Solis ........................................................................................................ 14
2.1.5 Growatt ................................................................................................... 20
2.1.6 Megarevo ................................................................................................ 24
2.1.7 Luxpower ................................................................................................ 29
2.2 Open loop communication ................................................................................ 33
2.2.1 Schneider ................................................................................................ 33
2.2.2 Outback .................................................................................................. 35
2.2.3 Magnum .................................................................................................. 37
Changelog Notes ........................................................................................................... 40
1 Battery Connection
This manual will help connect the batteries and commission them as they related to
inverters.
Note: Pytes E-BOX series can support up to 8 units in parallel. When more than 8 units
are installed in a whole system, a HUB is a must to manage the communication. Please
refer to the HUB setting guide if you want to install more than 8 batteries together.
Pytes E-BOX Batteries are paralleled by wiring from individual E-BOX Batteries to DC
busbars. Although lead acid batteries are typically wired using battery-to-battery
interconnecting cables, Pytes asks that E-BOX Batteries NOT be wired in this way.
Helpful Tips:
➢ Each Pytes E-BOX Battery’s individual wire runs are typically sized at 4 AWG.
➢ Battery cables can be custom ordered to include the 3/8” lugs and Amphenol
connectors which models are 10-730186/10-730188.
➢ Click to this link to secure more information about Busbar or Combiner.
➢ Pytes custom Y shaped cable is available for every two batteries connection. Figure
1.4 depicts two batteries wired together by this cable.
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2 Inverter Connection and Program
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Function RS-485B RS-485A CAN-H CAN-L RS-485A RS-485B
*The legacy product pin assignment is pin 1&3 for RS485B&A, pin 3&4 for CAN-H&L.
Set the DIP Switch according to the paired inverter brand. Note that only every master
battery needs to set the DIP Switch.
Please refer the inverter manual for the proper cable gauge that connect the busbar or
the inverter.
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2.1 Closed loop communication
2.1.1 Sol-Ark
A standard ethernet cable can be used for the communication since Sol-Ark inverter
pin assignment is the same as Pytes E-BOX battery.
Plug in the battery end into the CAN port of the Pytes E-BOX battery and plug in the
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inverter end into Sol-Ark Battery CANBus Port as shown in the Figure 2.1.1.3.
Set the DIP Switch of every master battery as Figure 2.1.1.4 shown.
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Program the Discharge tab in Batt Setup
➢ Shutdown: 10%
➢ Low Batt: 20%
➢ Batt Empty: 47.5V
Please refer to the Sol-Ark inverter manual for more setting such as Grid Setup, PV Setting,
Time-of-Use, etc.
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2.1.2 Phocos
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Function RS-485B RS-485A
Select 05 (Battery type) and set the value to (RS-485) as shown in Figure 2.1.2.5.
Please refer to the Phocos AnyGrid Hybrid inverter manual for more setting such as Grid
Setup, PV Setting, etc.
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2.1.3 Victron
Figure 2.1.3.1 Pin assignment of Victron MultiPlus-II (or Quattro-II) series inverter.
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Function CAN-H CAN-L
Connect the VE.Bus ends of the inverter and Color Control GX by standard ethernet
cable. Plug in the battery end into the CAN of the Pytes E-BOX battery and plug in the
inverter end into the VE.CAN of the Color Control GX as shown in the Figure 2.1.3.4.
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Figure 2.1.3.4 Communication cable connection
If you bought any other products of Victron Energy, please refer to the Figure 2.1.3.5
below or Manual to connect it.
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Press “left” or “right” button to “return” or “enter”.
Figure 2.1.3.6 Victron Inverter Switch Figure 2.1.3.7 Victron Color Control
As shown in the Figure 2.1.3.8, follow below steps to set the boud rate.
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Figure 2.1.3.9 Device connection information
Check out the battery parameters.
➢ Check the battery basic parameters: SOC, Voltage and Current on the PYTES line as
shown in Figure 2.1.3.10(1).
➢ Go into PYTES, check more battery details, as shown in Figure 2.1.3.10(2) & (3).
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2.1.4 Solis
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Function CAN-H CAN-L
Plug in the battery end into the CAN port of the Pytes E-BOX battery and plug in the
inverter end into BMS Port of Solis RHI 48ES Series inverter as shown in the Figure
2.1.4.3.
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Figure 2.1.4.4 Solis inverter comm cable connection
When powering up the inverter for the first time, it is required to set the language.
Press "ENT" to select.
Step 2 “Storage Energy Set” → “Battery Select” → “DLG” → “Save & Send”. (DLG is the
former name of Pytes.)
Step 3 “Storage Energy Set” → “Storage Mode Select” → “Off grid” → “ON” → “Time of
use” → “Run” → “Save & Send”.
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Step 4 “Storage Energy Set” → “Storage Mode Select” → “Off grid” → “OFF”.
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Step 5 “Export Power Set” → “ON/OFF” → “OFF”.
*CAUTION: If you want more details about system monitoring, please check the
operating manual of inverters.
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2.1.5 Growatt
Plug in the battery end into the CAN port of the Pytes E-BOX battery and plug in the
inverter end into Growatt BMS Port as shown in the Figure 2.1.5.4.
STEP 1 After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, it will enter setting mode.
Please set the output source priority as “SBU” (SBU priority) in Program 01.
STEP 2 Set the AC input voltage range as “APL” (Application) in Program 03.
STEP 3 Set the power saving mode enable/disable as “SDS” (Saving mode disable) in
Program 04.
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Figure 2.1.5.8 Growatt operation panel
STEP 4 Set the battery type as “LI” (Lithium) in Program 05, and it will switch to Program
36 to choose battery type. Then set “L51” (Protocol) in Program 36.
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2.1.6 Megarevo
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Figure 2.1.6.2 Megarevo ethernet cable
Plug in the battery end into the CAN port of the Pytes E-BOX battery and plug in the
inverter end into Megarevo COM Port as shown in the Figure 2.1.6.4.
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Figure 2.1.6.5 Megarevo operation panel
STEP 1 Set up the mode according to the local power grid, PV input mode and battery
type.
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Figure 2.1.6.7 Power grid setting
STEP 2 More settings can be made according to the usage scenario, the setting options
are shown in figure 2.1.6.10.
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Figure 2.1.6.10 Setting options
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2.1.7 Luxpower
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Figure 2.1.7.2 Luxpower ethernet cable
Plug in the battery end into the RS485 port of the Pytes E-BOX battery and plug in
the inverter end into Luxpower BAT COM Port as shown in the Figure 2.1.7.4.
CAN&RS485
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Program the inverter
The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, are on the front panel of
the inverter. It includes three indicators, four function keys and LCD display, indicating
the operating status and input/output power information. (shown in the Figure 2.1.7.5)
STEP 1 Touch the screen to light it up if it's in sleep mode, and touch the “Setting” button
as shown in the Figure 2.1.7.6.
STEP 2 Touch the “Charge” button and select the “Charge first (PV)” mode. (This mode is
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suitable for scenarios users want to use solar power to charge battery, grid power to supply
load, and the priority order of solar power usage will be Battery >Load >Grid)
If you want to charge battery with grid power when electricity price is cheap, and discharge
battery power to supply load or export to the grid when electricity price is high, you could
select “AC charge” mode. (This mode is suitable for scenarios users have a Time of
Use(TOU) rate plan)
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2.2 Open loop communication
2.2.1 Schneider
All Open Loop Settings are programmable with a SCP, Insight Local or/and Insight Cloud.
Disregard the communication cable that would go from battery to inverter.
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Settings with Schneider Charge Controllers
Parameter Setting for Pytes Batteries with Schneider XW+&XW Pro MPPT 60/80
Advanced Setting > Charger Setting
Battery Type Custom
Custom Setting
Charge Mode 3 Stage
Eqlz Mode Disabled
Bulk Voltage 56.2 V
Absorb Voltage 56.2 V
Absorb Time 60 minutes
Float Voltage 55.8 V
Battery Temperature Compensation 0mV/C
Battery Capacity 100Ah per battery
Max Charge Rate Percentage 50 A per battery
Divide by total CC amp output
Charge Cycle Warm
Recharge Volts 53 V
Absorb Time 1 Hour
Default Battery Temperature Warm
Battery Voltage (Auto-detected) 51.2 V
Note: The charge controllers can be set to a 3 stage charging cycle, but the inverter should
be kept in a 2 stage charging cycle. Doing so, as well as setting the charge controller
recharge voltage to be greater than that of the inverter recharge voltage, will prioritize
charge controller charging over the inverter charging. Inverter charging is a grid/generator
charge which has a lower priority than solar charge controller charging.
Please refer to XW Pro Commissioning Guide - Schneider Electric Solar for more
information.
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2.2.2 Outback
Integrating with a Radian/FXR
The following charge settings are recommended when pairing a Pytes E-BOX 48100R
battery with a single Radian or FXR system. Please consult the MATE3s Programming
Guide for detailed instructions on how to adjust the settings.
Radian Setting
Absorb Voltage and Time 56 Vdc/ 2.0hr
Float Voltage and Time 55.6 Vdc/ 0.0hr
Re-float Voltage 52.4 Vdc
Re-bulk Voltage 51.2 Vdc
AC Charger Limit (AAC) 30 Aac
Low Battery Cutout 47 Vdc
LBCO Delay 120 seconds
Low Battery Cut-in 48 Vdc
High Battery Cutout 56.5 Vdc
HBCO Delay 10 seconds
High Battery Cut-in 55.5 Vdc
Sell Voltage 53.2 Vdc
Charge Controller
Absorb Voltage 56.2 Vdc/ 2.0hr
Float Voltage 55.8 Vdc
Re-bulk Voltage 51.4 Vdc
DC Current Limit 60/80/100 Adc*
Absorb End Amps 0 Adc
FN-DC
Battery Ah 100 Ah per E-BOX 48100R
Charged Voltage 56 Vdc
Charged Return Amps 6.5 Adc
Battery Charge Efficiency 95%
MATE3s
FN-DC Advanced Low/Critical SOC Warning = 10%/ 15%
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Integrating with a SkyBox
The settings below should be programmed under the Custom choice. Please consult the
SkyBox Programming Guide for detailed instructi ons on how to adjust these settings.
SkyBox Setting
Maximum SOC 100%
Minimum SOC 10%
Absorb Charge Timed
Absorb Voltage 56 Vdc
Absorb Voltage 02:00
Float Charge Disabled
Float Voltage Can be left at default
Float Time Can be left at default
Re-float Voltage 51 Vdc
Re-bulk Voltage 50.4Vdc
Equalize Voltage 56 Vdc
Minimum Equalize Time 00:00
Max Charge Current (Adc) 100 Adc*
Grid Charge Limit (kW) Site specific
Low Battery Cutout 47 Vdc
LBCO Delay 120 seconds
Low Battery Cut-in 48 Vdc
High Battery Cutout 56.5 Vdc
HBCO Delay 10 seconds
High Battery Cut-in 55.5 Vdc
Battery Series Custom
Battery Model Number Custom
Battery Description Pytes E-BOX 48100R
Battery Total Amp-Hours 100 x (Number of Batteries)
Charge Efficiency Factor 95%
Absorb End Amps 6.5 Adc
*Ensure the maximum battery charging current is not exceeded after all charge controllers are taken into
consideration. (i.e. – 2 FM100 controllers would charge at 200 Adc, a violation of the limit if only one E-BOX
48100R is used.)
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2.2.3 Magnum
The following charge settings are recommended when pairing a Pytes E-BOX 48100R
battery with a Magnum system. Please consult the Magnum Programming Guide for
detailed instructions on how to adjust the settings.
Magnum MS4448PAE Inverter Battery Turn On/Off Levels Setting
Parameters Setting
Low Battery Cutout 47 Vdc
LBCO Delay 120 seconds
Low Battery Cut-in 48 Vdc
High Battery Cutout 56.5 Vdc
HBCO Delay 10 seconds
High Battery Cut-in 55.5 Vdc
Low Battery - The inverter will shut off whenever the battery voltage falls to the LBCO
(Low Battery Cut Out) level to protect the batteries from being over-discharged. After the
inverter has reached the LBCO level and turned off, the inverter will automatically restart
after one of the following conditions:
⚫ AC Power is applied and the inverter begins operating as a battery charger.
⚫ Battery voltage rises to the LBCI (Low Battery Cut In) level.
High Battery - In the event the battery voltage approaches the HBCO (High Battery Cut
Out) level, the inverter will automatically shut down to prevent the inverter from supplying
unregulated AC output voltage. The inverter’s status LED turns off when a high battery
fault condition occurs. The inverter will automatically restart when the battery falls to the
HBCI (High Battery Cut In) level.
*High battery voltage may be caused by excessive or unregulated voltage from the solar
panels or other external charging sources.
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Magnum MS4448PAE Inverter/Charge
Parameters Setting
Shore Max 30A
01 Search Watts 5W
02 LowBattCutOut 47 Vdc
03 Batt AmpHrs 100 Ah per E-BOX 48100R
04 Battery Type 48 Vdc models
05 Charge Rate** 100%
06 VAC Dropout 80 Vac
⚫ Shore Max - This setting ensures the inverter AC loads receive the maximum current
available from the utility or generator power. When the total current used to power the
AC loads and charge the batteries begins to approach the Shore Max setting, the
current that was used for charging the batteries will automatically be reduced.
⚫ 01 Search Watts - This setting allows you to turn off the power-saving Search Mode
circuitry or adjust the power level at which the inverter will “wake up” and start inverting.
⚫ 02 Low Battery Cut Out Voltage - This setting determines when the inverter will turn
off based on low battery voltage. The inverter turns off automatically after the battery
voltage has been below this setting for more than one minute. This protects the
batteries from over-discharge and the AC loads from unregulated power (brown-outs).
⚫ 03 Batt AmpHrs (see “Max Bulk and/or Discharge Current”) - This setting allows the
user to input the battery bank size in amp hours which tells the charger how long to
charge the batteries in the Absorb charge stage.
⚫ 04 Battery Type - Sets the type of batteries being used in the system; this information
tells the charger what voltage level to use to charge the batteries.
⚫ 05 Charge Rate - This setting can be used to turn off the charger, limit the amount of
current that the charger can use (leaving more current available to power loads); or to
ensure small battery banks are not overheated because of a charge rate that is too
high.
⚫ 06 VAC Dropout - Sets the minimum AC voltage that must be present on the AC input
before the unit transfers from Standby Mode to Inverter Mode. This protects the AC
loads from utility outages and brown-outs. On MS-PAE models, when two inputs (leg
1 and leg 2) are used, the VAC Dropout voltage is determined by the sum of the two
inputs ÷ 2. For example, if input 1 = 120VAC and input 2 = 110 VAC, the sum (230) ÷
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2 = 115. In this example, 115 VAC is what the inverter’s AC input is sensing to
determine when to stay connected or disconnect and start in.
In a DC coupled system, solar controller(s) must be used to regulate the PV power and
charge the batteries. Please select the Charge controller which are compatible with Pytes
E-BOX batteries. We use MAGNUM PT-100 MPPT Charge Controller as example here.
Parameter Setting
Battery Type Custom
Eqlz Support Disable
Bulk Voltage 56.2 Vdc
Absorb Voltage 56.2 Vdc
Float Voltage 55.8 Vdc
EQ Volts Set to the same value as Absorb Volts
EQ Done Time N/A
Absorb Done Time 1 hr
Absorb Done Amps 2A
Battery Capacity 100 Ah per E-BOX 48100R
Max Charge Rate 50 A per E-BOX 48100R
Max Charge Time 12hr
Bulk Starts 51 Vdc
Daily/ Sunup YES, to set the PT-100 to start a Bulk
charge cycle each new day at sun-up
Bulk Start Volts 50.4 Vdc
Bulk Start SOC 50% (ME-BMK is required for this setting)
Battery Temp Compensation 0mV/C
PT Alarm PT controller can be programmed for a low
battery voltage alarm
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Changelog Notes
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