Axpert VMIV-3.6K5.6K-manual-20220104
Axpert VMIV-3.6K5.6K-manual-20220104
3.6KW/5.6KW
SOLAR INVERTER / CHARGER
Version: 1.2
Table of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Scope ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Basic System Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 2
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 4
Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Battery Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 5
AC Input/Output Connection ............................................................................................................................ 6
PV Connection ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Final Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Communication Connection ............................................................................................................................. 9
Dry Contact Signal ......................................................................................................................................... 10
OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 42
Clearance and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 42
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 44
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 4.3” 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. LCD display
2. RGB LED bar (refer to LCD Setting section for the details)
3. Touchable function keys
4. Power on/off switch
5. AC input connectors
6. AC output connectors (Load connection)
7. Battery connectors
8. PV connectors
9. Circuit breaker
10. Dry contact
11. USB port as USB communication port and USB function port
12. RS-232 communication port
13. BMS communication port: CAN, RS-485 or RS-232
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INSTALLATION
Preparation
Before connecting all wirings, please take off bottom cover by removing two screws. When removing the
bottom cover, be carefully to remove one cable as shown below.
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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 disconnection device between battery and the inverter. It may not be necessary to have a
disconnection device in some applications, however, it’s still recommended to have over-current protection
installed. Please refer to typical amperage as required.
Ring terminal:
Ring Terminal
Typical Cable Torque
Model Wire Size Dimensions
Amperage mm 2
Value
D (mm) L (mm)
3.6KW 166.7A 4*4AWG 25 8.4 33.2
5 Nm
5.6KW 129.6A 2*2AWG or 4*4AWG 38 or 25 8.4 39.2 or 33.2
2. Prepare four battery wires for 3.6KW model and two or four battery wires for 5.6KW model depending on
cable size (refer to recommended cable size table). Apply ring terminals to your battery wires and secure
it to the battery terminal block with the bolts properly tightened. Refer to battery cable size for torque
value. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter is correctly connected and ring terminals are
secured to the battery terminals.
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3.6KW 5.6KW
(using two battery wires)
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 32A
for 3.6KW and 50A for 5.6KW.
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.
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)
CAUTION: Appliances such as air conditioner requires at least 2~3 minutes to restart because it’s required
to have enough time to balance refrigerant gas inside of circuits. If a power shortage occurs and recovers
in a short time, it will cause damage to your connected appliances. To prevent this kind of damage, please
check manufacturer of air conditioner if it’s equipped with time-delay function before installation. Otherwise,
this inverter/charger will be trigger overload fault and cut off output to protect your appliance but sometimes
it still causes internal damage to the air conditioner.
PV Connection
CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately DC circuit breakers between inverter
and PV modules.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for PV module
connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size shown below.
Model Wire Size Cable (mm2) Torque value(max)
3.6KW/5.6KW 1 x 12AWG 4 1.2 Nm
WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, are accepted: single crystalline, poly crystalline with class A-
rated and CIGS modules. To avoid any malfunctions, 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 connection.
CAUTION: It’s requested to use PV junction box with surge protection. Otherwise, it will cause damage on
inverter when lightning occurs on PV modules.
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PV Module Selection:
When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider the following parameters:
1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not to exceeds maximum PV array open circuit voltage of the
inverter.
2. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules should be higher than the start-up voltage.
INVERTER MODEL 3.6KW 5.6KW
Max. PV Array Power 4000W 6000W
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 500Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 120Vdc~450Vdc
Take the 250Wp PV module as an example. After considering above two parameters, the recommended module
configurations are listed in the table below.
Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT Total input
(reference) Q'ty of panels
Min in series: 6 pcs, max. in series: 12 pcs. power
- 250Wp
- Vmp: 30.1Vdc 6 pcs in series 6 pcs 1500W
- Imp: 8.3A 8 pcs in series 8 pcs 2000W
- Voc: 37.7Vdc 12 pcs in series 12 pcs 3000W
- Isc: 8.4A 8 pieces in series and 2 sets in parallel 16 pcs 4000W
- Cells: 60 10 pieces in series and 2 sets in parallel (only for 5.6KVA
20 pcs 5000W
model)
11 pieces in series and 2 sets in parallel
22 pcs 5500W
(only for 5.6KVA model)
12 pieces in series and 2 sets in parallel
24 pcs 6000W
(only for 5.6KVA model)
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Final Assembly
After connecting all wirings, re-connect one cable and then put bottom cover back by screwing two screws as
shown below.
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
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refer to Appendix III - The Wi-Fi Operation Guide for details.
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OPERATION
Power ON/OFF
Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch (on
the side of the inverter) to turn on the unit.
LCD display
Touchable
function keys
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LCD Display Icons
Indicate the output voltage, load in VA, and load in Watt and output
frequency.
Battery Information
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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.
Constant The right bar will be on and the other three bars
2 ~ 2.083V/cell
will flash in turns.
Current mode / The right two bars will be on and the other two
2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell
Constant bars will flash in turns.
Voltage mode The right three bars will be on and the left bar
> 2.167 V/cell
will flash.
Floating mode. Batteries are fully charged. 4 bars will be on.
In battery mode, it will present battery capacity.
Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display
< 1.85V/cell
1.85V/cell ~ 1.933V/cell
Load >50%
1.933V/cell ~ 2.017V/cell
> 2.017V/cell
< 1.892V/cell
1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell
Load < 50%
1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell
> 2.058V/cell
Load Information
Indicates overload.
0%~24% 25%~49%
50%~74% 75%~100%
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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
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Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC
input voltage range will be
within 90-280VAC.
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Soltaro battery (only for 48V If selected, programs of 02,
model) 26, 27 and 29 will be
automatically set up. No need
for further setting.
09 Output frequency
10 Output voltage
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240V
Available options for 24V model: Setting range is FUL and from
24V to 29V. Increment of each click is 1V.
Battery fully charged 27V (default)
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If this inverter/charger is working in Line, Standby or Fault
mode, charger source can be programmed as below:
Solar first Solar energy will charge
battery as first priority.
Utility will charge battery only
when solar energy is not
available.
18 Alarm control
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Backlight on (default) Backlight off
20 Backlight control
Overload bypass:
When enabled, the unit will
23 transfer to line mode if
overload occurs in battery
mode.
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Available options for 24V model:
27V (default) If user-defined is selected in
program 5, this program can
be set up. Setting range is
from 25.0V to 31.5V.
Increment of each click is
0.1V.
30 Battery equalization
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Available options for 24V model:
29.2V (default) Setting range is from 25.0V to
31.5V. Increment of each click
is 0.1V.
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
3 minutes 5 minutes
30 minutes 60 minutes
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For hour setting, the range is
from 0 to 23.
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Low
Normal (default)
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Battery capacity percentage LED lighting portion will be
(Default) changed by battery capacity
percentage.
If “Solid on” is selected in
#94, LED ring will light up
with background color setting
in #96.
If “Power wheel” is selected in
#94, LED ring will light up in 4
levels.
If “cycling” or “chasing” is
selected in #94, LED ring will
light up in 12 levels.
Load percentage. LED lighting portion will be
changed by load percentage.
If “Solid on” is selected in
#94, LED ring will light up
with background color setting
in #96.
If “Power wheel” is selected in
#94, LED ring will light up in 4
levels.
If “cycling” or “chasing” is
selected in #94, LED ring will
light up in 12 levels.
Energy source (Grid-PV-Battery) If selected, the LED color will
be background color setting in
#96 in AC mode. If PV power
is active, the LED color will be
data color setting in #97. If
the remaining status, the LED
color will be set in #98.
Battery charge/discharge status
If selected, the LED color will
be background color setting in
#96 in battery charging
status. The LED color will be
data color setting in #97 in
battery discharging status.
Pink Orange
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Yellow Green
Pink Orange
Yellow Green
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Other: If selected, the data color
Purple (Default)
is set by RGB via software.
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
Timer Setting for Output
“ ” to confirmall setting.
Source Priority
Utility first timer Solar first timer
99
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
Default
Battery voltage=50.4V, Bulk charging voltage=56.4V,
Display
Charging current=20A
Screen
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Battery voltage=50.4V, Low DC cut-off voltage=44.0V,
Discharging current=48A
Default
Display
Load in VA=2.4kVA, Output frequency=50Hz
Screen
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Real date Dec 14, 2020.
Default
Display Real date
Screen
Real time
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PV energy generation this year =88.8kWh.
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Load output energy this year =88.8kWh.
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Wi-Fi version 00088.88.
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.
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Operation mode Description LCD display
No charging.
No output is supplied
Standby mode by the unit but it still
can charge batteries.
Grid 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.
PV power is available.
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Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.
Charging by utility.
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Operation mode Description LCD display
Power from utility
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Operation mode Description LCD display
Power from PV energy only.
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 also keeps dusk from your inverter
and increases product reliability in harsh environment.
Step 2: Then, dustproof case can be removed and take out air filter foam as shown in below chart.
Step 3: Clean air filter foam and dustproof case. After clearance, re-assemble the dust-kit back to the inverter.
NOTICE: The anti-dust kit should be cleaned from dust every one month.
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BATTERY EQUALIZATION
Equalization function is added into charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like
stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top.
Equalization also helps to remove sulfate crystals that might have built up on the plates. If left unchecked, this
condition, called sulfation, will reduce the overall capacity of the battery. Therefore, it’s recommended to
equalize battery periodically.
When to Equalize
In float stage, when the setting equalization interval (battery equalization cycle) is arrived, or equalization is
active immediately, the controller will start to enter Equalize stage.
However, in Equalize stage, when battery equalized time is expired and battery voltage doesn’t rise to battery
equalization voltage point, the charge controller will extend the battery equalized time until battery voltage
achieves battery equalization voltage. If battery voltage is still lower than battery equalization voltage when
battery equalized timeout setting is over, the charge controller will stop equalization and return to float stage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications
MODEL 3.6KW 5.6KW
Rated Power
Output power derating:
When AC input voltage drops to 170V,
the output power will be derated. 50% Power
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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications
MODEL 3.6KW 5.6KW
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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Utility Charging Mode
MODEL 3.6KW 5.6KW
Charging Current (UPS)
100Amp(@VI/P=230Vac)
@ Nominal Input Voltage
Bulk Charging Flooded Battery 29.2 58.4Vdc
Voltage AGM / Gel Battery 28.2 56.4Vdc
Floating Charging Voltage 27Vdc 54Vdc
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)
Solar Input
MODEL 3.6KW 5.6KW
Max. PV Array Power 4000W 6000W
Nominal PV Voltage 240Vdc 360Vdc
Start-up Voltage 150Vdc +/- 10Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 120~450Vdc
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 500Vdc
Max Charging Current
120Amp
(AC charger plus solar charger)
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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: 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 a unique 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
Step 2: Use supplied RJ45 cable (from battery module package) to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
* For multiple battery connection, please check battery manual for the details.
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
Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
Step 3. Press more than three seconds to start Lithium battery, power output ready.
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Step 4. 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.
WECO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
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Step 4. Be sure to select battery type as “WEC” in LCD program 5.
If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will
“flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication.
SOLTARO
Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
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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.
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 II: 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.
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Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings
Tap icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and enter password.
Step 4: Tap “Confirm” to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the Wi-Fi module and the Internet.
Diagnose Function
If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap “ ” on the top right corner of the screen for further
details. It will show repair suggestion. Please follow it to fix the problem. Then, repeat the steps in the chapter
4.2 to re-set network setting. After all setting, tap “Rediagnosis” to re-connect again.
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2-3. Login and APP Main Function
After finishing the registration and local Wi-Fi configuration, enter registered name and password to login.
Note: Tick “Remember Me” for your login convenience afterwards.
Overview
After login is successfully, you can access “Overview” page to have overview of your monitoring devices,
including overall operation situation and Energy information for Current power and Today power as below
diagram.
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Devices
Tap the icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page. You can review all devices here by adding
or deleting Wi-Fi Module in this page.
Add device Delete device
Tap icon on the top right corner and manually enter part number to add device. This part number label is
pasted on the bottom of 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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2-4. Device List
In Device List page, you can pull down to refresh the device information and then tap any device you want to
check up for its real-time status and related information as well as to change parameter settings. Please refer
to the parameter setting list.
Device Mode
On the top of screen, there is a dynamic power flow chart to show live operation. It contains five icons to
present PV power, inverter, load, utility and battery. Based on your inverter model status, there will be【Standby
Mode】,【Line Mode】,【Battery Mode】.
【Standby Mode】Inverter will not power the load until “ON” switch is pressed. Qualified utility or PV source
can charge battery in standby mode.
【Line Mode】Inverter will power the load from the utility with or without PV charging. Qualified utility or
PV source can charge battery.
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【Battery Mode】Inverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source
can charge battery.
Swipe left
【Production Information】displays Model type (Inverter type), Main CPU version, Bluetooth CPU version
and secondary CPU version.
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【Rated Information】displays information of Nominal AC voltage, Nominal AC current, Rated battery
voltage, Nominal output voltage, Nominal output frequency, Nominal output current, Nominal output apparent
power and Nominal output active power. Please slide up to see more rated information.
【Wi-Fi Module Information】displays of Wi-Fi Module PN, status and firmware version.
Parameter Setting
This page is to activate some features and set up parameters for inverters. Please be noted that the listing in
“Parameter Setting” page in below diagram may differ from the models of monitored inverter. Here will
briefly highlight some of it,【Output Setting】,【Battery Parameter Setting】,【Enable/ Disable items】,
【Restore to the defaults】to illustrate.
There are three ways to modify setting and they vary according to each parameter.
a) Listing options to change values by tapping one of it.
Please refer to below parameter setting list for an overall description and be noted that the available
parameters may vary depending on different models. Please always see the original product manual for
detailed setting instructions.
Parameter setting list:
Item Description
Output setting Output source To configure load power source priority.
priority
AC input range When selecting "UPS", it's allowed to connect personal computer.
Please check product manual for details.
When selecting "Appliance", it's allowed to connect home appliances.
Output voltage To set output voltage.
Output To set output frequency.
frequency
Battery Battery type: To set connected battery type.
parameter Battery cut-off To set the battery stop discharging voltage.
setting voltage Please see product manual for the recommended voltage range
based on connected battery type.
Back to grid When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery
voltage voltage is lower than this setting voltage, unit will transfer to line mode
and the grid will provide power to load.
Back to When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery
discharge voltage is higher than this setting voltage, battery will be allowed to
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voltage discharge.
Charger source To configure charger source priority.
priority:
Max. charging
current
Max. AC It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in
different inverter model may vary.
charging current: Please see product manual for the details.
Float charging
voltage
Bulk charging It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in
different inverter model may vary. Please see product manual for the
voltage
details.
Battery Enable or disable battery equalization function.
equalization
Real-time It’s real-time action to activate battery equalization.
Activate Battery
Equalization
Equalized Time To set up the duration time for battery equalization.
Out
Equalized Time To set up the extended time to continue battery equalization.
Equalization To set up the frequency for battery equalization.
Period
Equalization To set up the battery equalization voltage.
Voltage
Enable/Disable LCD Auto-return If enable, LCD screen will return to its main screen after one minute
Functions to Main screen automatically.
Fault Code If enabled, fault code will be recorded in the inverter when any fault
Record happens.
Backlight If disabled, LCD backlight will be off when panel button is not
operated for 1 minute.
Bypass Function If enabled, unit will transfer to line mode when overload happened in
battery mode.
Beeps while If enabled, buzzer will alarm when primary source is abnormal.
primary source
interrupt
Over If disabled, the unit won't be restarted after over-temperature fault is
Temperature solved.
Auto Restart
Overload Auto If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after overload occurs.
Restart
Buzzer If disabled, buzzer won’t be on when alarm/fault occurred.
Enable/disable Turn on or off RGB LEDs
Brightness Adjust the lighting brightness
RGB LED Setting Speed Adjust the lighting speed
Effects Change the light effects
Color Selection Adjust color by setting RGB value
Restore to the This function is to restore all settings back to default settings.
default
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