Inversor Axpert Max II
Inversor Axpert Max II
Inversor Axpert Max II
Scope
This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep
this manual for future reference.
1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all
appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
5. CAUTION – Only qualified personnel can install this device with battery.
6. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
7. For optimum operation of this inverter/charger, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable
size. It’s very important to correctly operate this inverter/charger.
8. Be very cautious when working with metal tools on or around batteries. A potential risk exists to drop
a tool to spark or short circuit batteries or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
9. Please strictly follow installation procedure when you want to disconnect AC or DC terminals. Please
refer to INSTALLATION section of this manual for the details.
10. Fuses are provided as over-current protection for the battery supply.
11. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This inverter/charger should be connected to a permanent grounded
wiring system. Be sure to comply with local requirements and regulation to install this inverter.
12. NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do NOT connect to the mains when DC input
short circuits.
13. Warning!! Only qualified service persons are able to service this device. If errors still persist after
following troubleshooting table, please send this inverter/charger back to local dealer or service
center for maintenance.
14. WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are acceptable:
single crystalline, poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules. To avoid any malfunction, do
not connect any PV modules with possible current leakage to the inverter. For example, grounded PV
modules will cause current leakage to the inverter. When using CIGS modules, please be sure NO
grounding.
15. CAUTION: It’s required to use PV junction box with surge protection. Otherwise, it will cause
damage on inverter when lightning occurs on PV modules.
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INTRODUCTION
This is a multi-function inverter, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer
uninterruptible power support in a single package. The comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable
and easy-accessible button operations such as battery charging current, AC or solar charging priority, and
acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
Features
Pure sine wave inverter
Customizable status LED ring with RGB lights
Touchable button with 5” colored LCD
Built-in Wi-Fi for mobile monitoring (APP is required)
Supports USB On-the-Go function
Built-in anti-dusk kit
Reserved communication ports for BMS (RS485, CAN-BUS, RS232)
Configurable input voltage ranges for home appliances and personal computers via LCD control panel
Configurable output usage timer and prioritization
Configurable charger source priority via LCD control panel
Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD control panel
Compatible to utility mains or generator power
This inverter can power various appliances in home or office environment, including motor-type appliances
such as tube light, fan, refrigerator and air conditioners.
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Product Overview
1. RGB LED ring (refer to LCD Setting section for the details)
2. LCD display
3. Touchable function keys
4. PV connectors
5. AC input connectors
6. AC output connectors (Load connection)
7. Battery connectors
8. Current sharing port
9. Parallel communication port
10. Power switch
11. Dry contact
12. USB port as USB communication port and USB function port
13. RS-232 communication port
14. BMS communication port: CAN, RS-485 or RS-232
15. DC output connectors
16. Power switch for DC output
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INSTALLATION
Inverter unit Manual software CD RS-232 cable Parallel communication cable Current sharing cable
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Step 4: Removing bottom cover Step 5: Fix the inverter to Step 6: Assemble the bottom
with six screws as shown below mounting bracket by screwing cover back to original position.
chart. two M5 screws as shown below
chart.
Preparation
Before connecting all wirings, please take off wiring cover by removing six screws. When removing the
bottom cover, be carefully to remove two cables as shown below.
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:
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Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:
1. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size.
2. Fix two cable glands into positive and negative terminals.
3. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the nuts are
tightened with torque of 5 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.
CAUTION!! Do not place anything between the flat part of the inverter terminal and the ring
terminal. Otherwise, overheating may occur.
CAUTION!! Do not apply anti-oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are connected
tightly.
CAUTION!! Before making the final DC connection or closing DC breaker/disconnector, be sure
positive (+) must be connected to positive (+) and negative (-) must be connected to negative
(-).
AC Input/Output Connection
CAUTION!! Before connecting to AC input power source, please install a separate AC breaker between
inverter and AC input power source. This will ensure the inverter can be securely disconnected during
maintenance and fully protected from over current of AC input.
CAUTION!! There are two terminal blocks with “IN” and “OUT” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input
and output connectors.
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WARNING:
Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit.
5. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal
screws. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
→Ground (yellow-green)
L→LINE (brown or black)
N→Neutral (blue)
CAUTION: Important
Be sure to connect AC wires with correct polarity. If L and N wires are connected reversely, it may cause
utility short-circuited when these inverters are worked in parallel operation.
CAUTION: Appliances such as air conditioner requires at least 2~3 minutes to restart because it’s required
to have enough time to balance refrigerant gas inside of circuits. If a power shortage occurs and recovers
in a short time, it will cause damage to your connected appliances. To prevent this kind of damage, please
check manufacturer of air conditioner if it’s equipped with time-delay function before installation. Otherwise,
this inverter/charger will be trigger overload fault and cut off output to protect your appliance but sometimes
it still causes internal damage to the air conditioner.
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PV Connection
CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately DC circuit breakers between inverter
and PV modules.
NOTE1: Please use 600VDC/30A circuit breaker.
NOTE2: The overvoltage category of the PV input is II.
Please follow the steps below to implement PV module connection:
WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are acceptable: single
crystalline and poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules.
To avoid any malfunction, do not connect any PV modules with possible current leakage to the inverter. For
example, grounded PV modules will cause current leakage to the inverter. When using CIGS modules, please
be sure NO grounding.
CAUTION: It’s required to use PV junction box with surge protection. Otherwise, it will cause damage on
inverter when lightning occurs on PV modules.
Step 1: Check the input voltage of PV array modules. This system is applied with two strings of PV array.
Please make sure that the maximum current load of each PV input connector is 18A.
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum input voltage can destroy the unit!! Check the system before wire connection.
Step 2: Disconnect the circuit breaker and switch off the DC switch.
Step 3: Assemble provided PV connectors with PV modules by the following steps.
Components for PV connectors and Tools:
Female connector housing
Female terminal
Male terminal
Insert striped cable into female terminal and crimp female terminal as shown below.
Insert striped cable into male terminal and crimp male terminal as shown below.
Then, use spanner to screw pressure dome tightly to female connector and male connector as shown below.
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Step 4: Check correct polarity of connection cable from PV modules and PV input connectors. Then, connect
positive pole (+) of connection cable to positive pole (+) of PV input connector. Connect negative pole (-) of
connection cable to negative pole (-) of PV input connector.
WARNING! For safety and efficiency, it's very important to use appropriate cables for PV module connection.
To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper cable size as recommended below.
Model Wire Size Cable mm2
8KW 10~12 AWG 4~6
CAUTION: Never directly touch the terminals of inverter. It might cause lethal electric shock.
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Recommended solar panel configuration for 8KW model:
Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT 1 SOLAR INPUT 2
Total Input
(reference) Min in series: 4pcs, per input Q'ty of panels
Power
- 250Wp Max. in series: 12pcs, per input
- Vmp: 30.7Vdc 4pcs in series x 4pcs 1000W
- Imp: 8.3A x 4pcs in series 4pcs 1000W
- Voc: 37.7Vdc 12pcs in series x 12pcs 3000W
- Isc: 8.4A x 12pcs in series 12pcs 3000W
- Cells: 60 6pcs in series 6pcs in series 12pcs 3000W
6pcs in series, 2 strings x 12pcs 3000W
x 6pcs in series, 2 strings 12pcs 3000W
8pcs in series, 2 strings x 16pcs 4000W
x 8pcs in series, 2 strings 16pcs 4000W
9pcs in series, 1 string 9pcs in series, 1 string 18pcs 4500W
10pcs in series, 1 string 10pcs in series, 1 string 20pcs 5000W
12pcs in series, 1 string 12pcs in series, 1 string 24pcs 6000W
6pcs in series, 2 strings 6pcs in series, 2 strings 24pcs 6000W
7pcs in series, 2 strings 7pcs in series, 2 strings 28pcs 7000W
8pcs in series, 2 strings 8pcs in series, 2 strings 32pcs 8000W
Final Assembly
After connecting all wirings, re-connect two cables and then put bottom cover back by fixing six screws as
shown below.
DC Output Connectors
These DC output connectors are used to provide emergency power backup to all kinds of DC-powered
equipment such as routers, modems, set-top box, VOIP phone systems, surveillance system, alarm
system, access control system and many critical telecom equipment. There are 3 channels (current limit
at 3A for each channel), which could be activated/disabled manually either through LCD operation or
power switch beside the DC jacks.
Supplied dimension of DC jack (male) is OD 5.5mm, ID 2.5mm.
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Communication Connection
Follow below chart to connect all communication wiring.
BMS communication
RS-232 communication
to PC
USB communication to
PC
Serial Connection
Please use the supplied serial cable to connect between the inverter and your PC. Install the monitoring software
from the bundled CD and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your installation. For detailed software
operation, refer to the software user manual on the bundled CD.
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
refer to Appendix III - The Wi-Fi Operation Guide for details.
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Dry Contact Signal
There is one dry contact (3A/250VAC) available on the rear panel. It could be used to deliver signal to external
device when battery voltage reaches warning level.
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OPERATION
Power ON/OFF
Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press power switch to
turn on the unit.
LCD display
Power switch
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LCD Display Icons
Battery Information
Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in battery
mode and charging status in line mode.
When battery is charging, it will present battery charging status.
Status Battery voltage LCD Display
<2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns.
The right bar will be on and the other three bars will
2 ~ 2.083V/cell
flash in turns.
C.C. mode The right two bars will be on and the other two bars will
2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell
C.V. mode flash in turns.
The right three bars will be on and the left bar will
> 2.167 V/cell
flash.
Floating mode. Batteries are fully charged. 4 bars will be on.
In battery mode, it will present battery capacity.
Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display
< 1.85V/cell
1.85V/cell ~ 1.933V/cell
Load >50%
1.933V/cell ~ 2.017V/cell
> 2.017V/cell
< 1.892V/cell
1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell
Load < 50%
1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell
> 2.058V/cell
Load Information
Indicates overload.
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Charger Source Priority Setting Display
Indicates setting program 16 “Charger source priority” is selected as
“Solar first”.
Indicates setting program 16 “Charger source priority” is selected as
“Solar and Utility”.
Indicates setting program 16 “Charger source priority” is selected as
“Solar only”.
Output source priority setting display
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LCD Setting
General Setting
After pressing and holding “ ” button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter the Setup Mode. Press “ ” or “ ”
button to select setting programs. Press “ ” button to confirm you selection or “ ” button to exit.
Setting Programs:
Program Description Selectable option
Escape
Solar first
Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient
to power all connected loads,
Output source priority: Utility energy will supply power
01 To configure load power to the loads at the same time.
source priority
Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient
SBU priority
to power all connected loads,
battery energy will supply
power to the loads at the same
time.
Utility provides power to the
loads only when battery
voltage drops to either low-
level warning voltage or the
setting point in program 12.
Maximum charging current: 60A (default)
Setting range is from 10A to
To configure total charging
current for solar and utility 120A for 6.5KW model and
02 chargers. from 10A to 150A for 8KW
(Max. charging current = model. Increment of each click
utility charging current +
solar charging current) is 10A.
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Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC
input voltage range will be
within 90-280VAC.
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LIb-protocol compatible battery Select “LIb” if using Lithium
battery compatible to Lib
protocol. If selected,
programs of 02, 26, 27 and
29 will be automatically set
up. No need for further
setting.
05 Battery type
3 party Lithium battery
rd
If selected, programs of 02,
26, 27 and 29 will be
automatically set up. No need
for further setting. Please
contact the battery supplier
for installation procedure.
09 Output frequency
10 Output voltage
127V
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Available options for 8KW model
220V 230V (default)
10 Output voltage
240V
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Solar and Utility (default) Solar energy and utility will
charge battery at the same
time.
18 Alarm control
20 Backlight control
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Alarm on (default) Alarm off
Overload bypass:
When enabled, the unit will
23 transfer to line mode if
overload occurs in battery
mode.
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When the inverter is operated in 3-phase application, set up
inverter to be operated in specific phase.
L1 phase: L2 phase:
L3 phase:
AC output mode
*This setting is only When the inverter is operation in split phase application, set up
28 available when the inverter inverter to be operated in specific phase. These options are only
is in standby mode (Switch available for 6.5KW model.
off).
L1 for split phase: L2 for split phase:
(120° phase difference)
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Battery equalization Battery equalization disable
(default)
30 Battery equalization
Equalization activated
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immediately
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If equalization function is enabled in program 30, this program
can be set up. If “Enable” is selected in this program, it’s to
activate battery equalization immediately and LCD main page will
show “ ”. If “Disable” is selected, it will cancel equalization
function until next activated equalization time arrives based on
program 35 setting. At this time, “ ” will not be shown in LCD
main page.
Not reset(Default) Reset
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3 minutes 5 minutes
30 minutes 60 minutes
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For year setting, the range is
from 17 to 99.
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Power chasing Solid on (Default)
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Data Presentation of data Battery charge/discharge
color status
If selected, the LED color will be
*Energy source (Grid-PV-
background color setting in #96 in
Battery) and battery
95 battery charging status. The LED color
charge/discharge status
will be data color setting in #98 in
only available when RGB
battery discharging status.
LED effects is set to Solid
on.
Pink Orange
Yellow Green
Pink Orange
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Yellow Green
Pink Orange
Yellow Green
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Once access this program, it will show “OPP” in LCD. Press “ ” button
to select timer setting for output source priority. There are three timers
to set up. Press “ ” or “ ” button to select specific timer option.
Then, press “ ” to confirm timer option. Press “ ” or “ ” button
to adjust starting time first and the setting range is from 00 to 23.
Increment of each click is one hour. Press “ ” to confirm starting
time setting.Next, the cursor will jump to right column to set up end
time. Once end time is set completely, press “ ” to confirmall
Timer Setting for Output
setting.
Source Priority
Utility first timer Solar first timer
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Once access this program, it will show “CGP” in LCD. Press “ ” button
to select timer setting for charger source priority. There are three
timers to set up. Press “ ” or “ ” button to select specific timer
option. Then, press “ ” to confirm timer option. Press “ ” or “ ”
button to adjust starting time first and the setting range is from 00 to
23. Increment of each click is one hour. Press “ ” to confirm starting
time setting.Next, the cursor will jump to right column to set up end
time. Once end time is set completely, press “ ” to confirmall
Timer Setting for Charger
setting.
Source Priority
Solar first Sloar and utility
100
Only solar
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USB Function Setting
There are three USB function setting such as firmware upgrade, data log export and internal parameter re-
write from the USB disk. Please follow below procedure to execute selected USB function setting.
Procedure LCD Screen
Step 1: Insert an OTG USB disk into the USB port (L).
Export data If the selected function is ready, LCD will display “ ”. Press
log
“ ” button to confirm the selection again.
Error message:
Error Code Messages
No USB disk is detected.
If any error occurs, error code will only show 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, it will automatically return to
display screen.
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LCD Display
The LCD display information will be switched in turn by pressing the “ ” or “ ” button. The selectable
information is switched as the following table in order.
Selectable information LCD display
Input Voltage=230V, Input frequency=50Hz
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Battery voltage=53.9V, Floating charging voltage=54.0V,
Charging current=1A
Default
Display
Screen
Output voltage=230V, Output frequency=50Hz
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Load in Watt=2.4kW, Output frequency=50Hz
Default
Display
Real date Dec 14, 2020.
Screen
Real date.
Real time.
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PV energy generation this month =8.88kWh.
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Load output energy this month =8.88kWh.
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Secondary CPU version 00022.01.
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Operating Mode Description
Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.
Charging by utility.
Standby mode
Note:
*Standby mode: The No output is supplied
inverter is not turned on by the unit but it still
yet but at this time, the can charge batteries.
inverter can charge battery
without AC output. Charging by PV energy.
No charging.
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Operation mode Description LCD display
Grid is available.
PV power is available.
Fault mode
Note:
*Fault mode: Errors are No charging at all no
caused by inside circuit matter if grid or PV
error or external reasons power is available.
such as over temperature,
output short circuited and
so on.
No charging.
Charging by utility.
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Operation mode Description LCD display
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Operation mode Description LCD display
Power from battery and PV energy.
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Faults Reference Code
Fault Code Fault Event Icon on
02 Over temperature
10 PV over current
11 PV over voltage
51 Over current
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Warning Indicator
Warning
Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing
Code
Beep three times every
01 Fan is locked when inverter is on.
second
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CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT
Overview
Every inverter is already installed with anti-dusk kit from factory. This kit keeps dusk from your inverter and
increases product reliability in harsh environment.
Step 2: Then, dustproof case can be removed and take out air filter foam as shown in below chart.
Step 3: Clean air filter foam and dustproof case. After clearance, re-assemble the dust-kit back to the inverter.
NOTICE: The anti-dust kit should be cleaned from dust every one month.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications
MODEL 6.5KW 8KW
100Vac± 7V (UPS);
180Vac± 7V (UPS);
Low Loss Return Voltage 90Vac± 7V (Appliances)
100Vac± 7V (Appliances)
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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications
MODEL 6.5KW 8KW
THDV <5% for linear load,<10% for non-linear load @ nominal voltage
DC Offset ≦100mV
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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Utility Charging Mode
MODEL 6.5KW 8KW
Charging Current (UPS)
120A(@VI/P=120Vac) 150A (@VI/P=230Vac)
@ Nominal Input Voltage
Flooded
58.4Vdc
Bulk Charging Battery
Voltage AGM / Gel
56.4Vdc
Battery
Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc
Overcharge Protection 66Vdc
Charging Algorithm 3-Step
Battery Voltage, per cell Charging Current, %
2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc)
Voltage
2.25Vdc
100%
Charging Curve
50%
Current
Time
Bulk Absorption Maintenance
(Constant Current) (Constant Voltage) (Floating)
Solar Input
MODEL 6.5KW 8KW
Rated Power 8000W
Max. PV Array Open Circuit
250Vdc 500Vdc
Voltage
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 90Vdc~230Vdc 90Vdc~450Vdc
Max. Input Current 18A x 2
Start-up Voltage 80V +/- 5Vdc
PV Current
18A
Power Limitation 9A
MPPT temperature
75° 85°
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Table 4 General Specifications
MODEL 6.5KW 8KW
Safety Compliance UL CE
Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 40°C -10°C to 50°C
Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C
Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
Dimension (D*W*H), mm 158.4x 503.6 x 530.8
Net Weight, kg 20
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation / Possible cause What to do
Unit shuts down LCD/LEDs and buzzer
automatically will be active for 3 The battery voltage is too low 1. Re-charge battery.
during startup seconds and then (<1.91V/Cell) 2. Replace battery.
process. complete off.
1. The battery voltage is far too 1. Check if batteries and the
No response after low. (<1.4V/Cell) wiring are connected well.
No indication.
power on. 2. Battery polarity is connected 2. Re-charge battery.
reversed. 3. Replace battery.
Input voltage is
Check if AC breaker is tripped
displayed as 0 on the
Input protector is tripped and AC wiring is connected
LCD and green LED
well.
is flashing.
1. Check if AC wires are too
Mains exist but the
thin and/or too long.
unit works in
Green LED is Insufficient quality of AC power. 2. Check if generator (if
battery mode.
flashing. (Shore or Generator) applied) is working well or if
input voltage range setting is
correct. (UPSAppliance)
Green LED is Set “Solar First” as the priority of Change output source
flashing. output source. priority to Utility first.
When the unit is
turned on, internal LCD display and Check if battery wires are
Battery is disconnected.
relay is switched on LEDs are flashing connected well.
and off repeatedly.
Reduce the connected load
Overload error. The inverter is
Fault code 07 by switching off some
overload 110% and time is up.
equipment.
Check if wiring is connected
Fault code 05 Output short circuited. well and remove abnormal
load.
Check whether the air flow of
Internal temperature of inverter the unit is blocked or
Fault code 02
component is over 100°C. whether the ambient
temperature is too high.
Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center.
Fault code 03 Check if spec and quantity of
Buzzer beeps The battery voltage is too high. batteries are meet
continuously and requirements.
red LED is on. Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan.
Output abnormal (Inverter 1. Reduce the connected
Fault code 06/58 voltage below than 190Vac or is load.
higher than 260Vac) 2. Return to repair center
Fault code
Internal components failed. Return to repair center.
08/09/53/57
Fault code 51 Over current or surge.
Restart the unit, if the error
Fault code 52 Bus voltage is too low. happens again, please return
to repair center.
Fault code 55 Output voltage is unbalanced.
If the battery is connected
Battery is not connected well or
Fault code 56 well, please return to repair
fuse is burnt.
center.
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Appendix I: Parallel function
1. Introduction
This inverter can be used in parallel with two different operation modes.
1. Parallel operation in single phase is with up to 6 units. The supported maximum output power for 8KW
model is 48KW/48KVA. The supported maximum output power for 6.5KW model is 39KW/39KVA.
2. Maximum six units work together to support three-phase equipment. Maximum four units support one
phase.
3. Maximum six units work together to support split-phase equipment only available for 6.5KW model.
Maximum 5 units support one phase application. The supported maximum output power is 39KW/39KVA
and one phase can be up to 32.5KW/32.5KVA.
NOTE: For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, allow a clearance of approx. 20 cm to the side and approx.
50 cm above and below the unit. Be sure to install each unit in the same level.
3. Wiring Connection
WARNING: It’s REQUIRED to connect battery for parallel operation.
The cable size of each inverter is shown as below:
Recommended battery cable and terminal size for each inverter:
Ring Terminal Ring terminal:
Wire Size Cable mm2 Dimensions Torque value
D (mm) L (mm)
1*2/0AWG 67.4 8.4 47 5 Nm
WARNING: Be sure the length of all battery cables is the same. Otherwise, there
will be voltage difference between inverter and battery to cause parallel inverters
not working.
Recommended AC input and output cable size for each inverter:
Model AWG no. Torque
6.5KW 4 AWG 1.4~ 1.6 Nm
8KW 8 AWG 1.4~ 1.6 Nm
You need to connect the cables of each inverter together. Take the battery cables for example: You need to
use a connector or bus-bar as a joint to connect the battery cables together, and then connect to the battery
terminal. The cable size used from joint to battery should be X times cable size in the tables above. “X”
indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel.
Regarding AC input and output, please also follow the same principle.
CAUTION!! Please install the breaker at the battery and AC input side. This will ensure the inverter can be
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securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from over current of battery or AC input.
Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter:
Model 1 unit*
6.5KW/8KW 250A/70VDC
*If you want to use only one breaker at the battery side for the whole system, the rating of the breaker
should be X times current of 1 unit. “X” indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel.
Recommended breaker specification of AC input with single phase:
Model 2 units 3 units 4 units 5 units 6 units
6.5KW/8KW 120A/230VAC 180A/230VAC 240A/230VAC 300A/230VAC 360A/230VAC
Note 1: Also, you can use 60A breaker with only 1 unit and install one breaker at its AC input in each
inverter.
Note 2: Regarding three-phase system, you can use 4-pole breaker directly and the rating of the breaker
should be compatible with the phase current limitation from the phase with maximum units
Recommended battery capacity
Inverter parallel numbers 2 3 4 5 6
Battery Capacity 200AH 400AH 400AH 600AH 600AH
WARNING! Be sure that all inverters will share the same battery bank. Otherwise, the inverters will transfer
to fault mode.
Communication Connection
1 2
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Three inverters in parallel:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
1 2 3
Communication Connection
1 2 3 4
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Five inverters in parallel:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
1 2 3 4 5
Communication Connection
1 2 3 4 5 6
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4-2. Support 3-phase equipment
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5 6
Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5 6
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Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5 6
Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5
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Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4 5
Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3 4
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One inverter in each phase:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2 P3
1 2 3
WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases.
Otherwise, it may damage the inverters.
Communication Connection
P1 P2
1 2 3 4 5 6
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Two inverters in each phase:
Power Connection
Communication Connection
P1 P2
1 2 3 4
Communication Connection
P1 P2
1 2
5. PV Connection
Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection.
CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
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6. LCD Setting and Display
Setting Program:
Program Description Selectable option
Single
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Fault code display:
80 CAN fault
81 Host loss
82 Synchronization loss
Code Reference:
HS Master unit
SL Slave unit
7. Commissioning
Step 2: Turn on each unit and set “PAL” in LCD setting program 28 of each unit. And then shut down all
units.
NOET: It’s necessary to turn off switch when setting LCD program. Otherwise, the setting cannot be
programmed.
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NOTE: Master and slave units are randomly defined.
Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to have all inverters connect to utility at
the same time. If not, it will display fault 82 in following-order inverters. However, these inverters will
automatically restart. If detecting AC connection, they will work normally.
LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit
Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the parallel system is completely installed.
Step 6: Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side. This system will start to provide power to the
load.
Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. If AC connection is detected and three phases are
matched with unit setting, they will work normally. Otherwise, the AC icon will flash and they will not
work in line mode.
LCD display in L1-phase unit LCD display in L2-phase unit LCD display in L3-phase unit
Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the system to support 3-phase equipment is completely installed.
Step 6: Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side. This system will start to provide power to the
load.
Note 1: To avoid overload occurring, before turning on breakers in load side, it’s better to have whole system
in operation first.
Note 2: Transfer time for this operation exists. Power interruption may happen to critical devices, which
cannot bear transfer time.
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8. Trouble shooting
Situation
Fault Fault Event Solution
Code Description
1. Restart the inverter.
2. Check if L/N cables are not connected reversely in all inverters.
3. For parallel system in single phase, make sure the sharing are
Current feedback into
connected in all inverters.
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For supporting three-phase system, make sure the sharing cables are
detected.
connected in the inverters in the same phase, and disconnected in
the inverters in different phases.
4. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
1. Update all inverter firmware to the same version.
2. Check the version of each inverter via LCD setting and make sure the
The firmware version
CPU versions are same. If not, please contact your instraller to
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provide the firmware to update.
the same.
3. After updating, if the problem still remains, please contact your
installer.
The output current of
1. Check if sharing cables are connected well and restart the inverter.
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2. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
different.
80 CAN data loss
1. Check if communication cables are connected well and restart the
81 Host data loss
inverter.
Synchronization data
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loss
1. Make sure all inverters share same groups of batteries together.
2. Remove all loads and disconnect AC input and PV input. Then, check
The battery voltage of battery voltage of all inverters. If the values from all inverters are
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the same. same material type. Otherwise, please contact your installer to
provide SOP to calibrate battery voltage of each inverter.
3. If the problem still remains, please contact your installer.
1. Check the utility wiring conncetion and restart the inverter.
AC input voltage and 2. Make sure utility starts up at same time. If there are breakers
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detected different. can be turned on AC input at same time.
3. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
1. Restart the inverter.
2. Remove some excessive loads and re-check load information from
AC output current
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unbalance
and output cables are in the same length and material type.
3. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
1. Switch off the inverter and check LCD setting #28.
2. For parallel system in single phase, make sure no 3P1, 3P2 or 3P3 is
AC output mode set on #28.
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setting is different. For upporting three-phase system, make sure no “PAL” is set on
#28.
3. If the problem remains, please contact your installer.
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Appendix II: BMS Communication Installation
1. Introduction
If connecting to lithium battery, it is recommended to purchase a custom-made RJ45 communication cable.
Please check with your dealer or integrator for details.
This custom-made RJ45 communication cable delivers information and signal between lithium battery and the
inverter. These information are listed below:
Re-configure charging voltage, charging current and battery discharge cut-off voltage according to the
lithium battery parameters.
Have the inverter start or stop charging according to the status of lithium battery.
LIO-4805 LIO-4810-150A
ID switch
ID switch
ID Switch indicates the unique ID code for each battery module. It's required to assign an identical ID to each
battery module for normal operation. We can set up the ID code for each battery module by rotating the PIN
number on the ID switch. From number 0 to 9, the number can be random; no particular order. Maximum 10
battery modules can be operated in parallel.
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PYLONTECH
①Dip Switch: There are 4 Dip Switches that sets different baud rate and battery group address. If switch
position is turned to the “OFF” position, it means “0”. If switch position is turned to the “ON” position, it means
“1”.
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4. Installation and Operation
LIO-4805/LIO-4810-150A/ESS LIO-I 4810
After ID no. is assigned for each battery module, please set up LCD panel in inverter and install the wiring
connection as following steps.
Step 1: Use supplied RJ11 signal cable to connect into the extension port ( P1 or P2 ).
Step 2: Use supplied RJ45 cable (from battery module package) to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
Step 3: Turn the breaker switch “ON". Now, the battery module is ready for DC output.
Step 4: Press Power on/off button on battery module for 5 secs, the battery module will start up.
*If the manual button cannot be approached, just simply turn on the inverter module. The battery module will
be automatically turned on.
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Step 5: Turn on the inverter.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
flash. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
PYLONTECH
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.
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Step 2. Switch on Lithium battery.
Step 3. Press more than three seconds to start Lithium battery, power output ready.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
flash. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
WECO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
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Please take notice for parallel system:
1. Only support common battery installation.
2. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and
Lithium battery. Simply set battery type of this inverter to “WEC” in LCD program 5. The remaining
inverters are set as “USE”.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
“flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
SOLTARO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
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2. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and
Lithium battery. Simply set battery type of this inverter to “SOL” in LCD program 5. The remaining
inverters are set as “USE”.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display
will “flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
Active Function
This function is to activate lithium battery automatically while commissioning. After battery wiring and
commissioning is successfully, if battery is not detected, the inverter will automatically activate battery if the
inverter is powered on.
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4. LCD Display Information
Press “ ” or “ ” button to switch LCD display information. It will show battery pack and battery group
number before “Main CPU version checking” as shown below.
Selectable information LCD display
Battery pack numbers & Battery Battery pack numbers = 3, battery group numbers = 1
group numbers
5. Code Reference
Related information code will be displayed on LCD screen. Please check inverter LCD screen for the operation.
Code Description
If battery status is not allowed to charge and discharge after the communication
between the inverter and battery is successful, it will show code 60 to stop charging
and discharging battery.
Communication lost (only available when the battery type is not setting as “AGM”,
“Flooded” or “User-Defined”.)
After battery is connected, communication signal is not detected for 3
minutes, buzzer will beep. After 10 minutes, inverter will stop charging and
discharging to lithium battery.
Communication lost occurs after the inverter and battery is connected
successfully, buzzer beeps immediately.
If battery status is not allowed to charge after the communication between the
inverter and battery is successful, it will show code 69 to stop charging battery.
If battery status must to be charged after the communication between the inverter
and battery is successful, it will show code 70 to charge battery.
If battery status is not allowed to discharge after the communication between the
inverter and battery is successful, it will show code 71 to stop discharging battery.
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Appendix III: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide
1. Introduction
Wi-Fi module can enable wireless communication between off-grid inverters and monitoring platform. Users
have complete and remote monitoring and controlling experience for inverters when combining Wi-Fi module
with WatchPower APP, available for both iOS and Android based device. All data loggers and parameters are
saved in iCloud.
The major functions of this APP:
Delivers device status during normal operation.
Allows to configure device setting after installation.
Notifies users when a warning or alarm occurs.
Allows users to query inverter history data.
2. WatchPower App
2-1. Download and install APP
Please scan the following QR code with your smart phone and download WatchPower App.
After the installation, please tap the shortcut icon to access this APP on your mobile screen. In the
screen, tap “Register” to access “User Registration” page. Fill in all required information and scan the Wi-Fi
module PN by tapping icon. Or you can simply enter PN directly. Then, tap “Register” button.
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Then, a “Registration success” window will pop up. Tap “Go now” to continue setting local Wi-Fi network
connection.
Enter the “SettingsWi-Fi” and select connected Wi-Fi name. The connected Wi-Fi name is the same to your
Wi-Fi PN number and enter default password “12345678”.
Then, return to WatchPower APP and tap “ ” button when Wi-Fi module is
connected successfully.
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.
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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.
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
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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 inverter. After entering part number, tap “Confirm” to add this device in the Device list.
For more information about Device List, please refer to the section 2.4.
ME
In ME page, users can modify “My information”, including【User’s Photo】,【Account security】, 【Modify
password】,【Clear cache】,and【Log-out】, shown as below diagrams.
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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.
【Battery Mode】Inverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source
can charge battery.
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Device Information Data
Users can check up 【Basic Information】,【Product Information】,【Rated information】,【History】, and【Wi-
Fi Module Information】by swiping left.
Swipe left
【Production Information】displays Model type (Inverter type), Main CPU version, Bluetooth CPU version
and secondary CPU version.
【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.
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Please refer to below parameter setting list for an overall description and be noted that the available
parameters may vary depending on different models. Please always see the original product manual for
detailed setting instructions.
Parameter setting list:
Item Description
Output setting Output source To configure load power source priority.
priority
AC input range When selecting "UPS", it's allowed to connect personal computer.
Please check product manual for details.
When selecting "Appliance", it's allowed to connect home appliances.
Output voltage To set output voltage.
Output To set output frequency.
frequency
Battery Battery type: To set connected battery type.
parameter Battery cut-off To set the battery stop discharging voltage.
setting voltage Please see product manual for the recommended voltage range
based on connected battery type.
Back to grid When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery
voltage voltage is lower than this setting voltage, unit will transfer to line mode
and the grid will provide power to load.
Back to When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery
discharge voltage is higher than this setting voltage, battery will be allowed to
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
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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 by setting RGB value
Restore to the This function is to restore all settings back to default settings.
default
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