On-Grid PV Inverter

Installation and Operation Manual

Version: T06020-03

Building 7, No.333 Wanfang Rd, Minhang District, Shanghai, China. 201112

 Contents

Contents
1. About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Scope of Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2. Safety & Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Explanations of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 Pre-installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.1 Unpacking & Package List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.2 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1.3 Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. Electrical Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 PV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Grid Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Earth Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.4 Communication Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.5 Zero-injection Smart Meter (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.3 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3.1 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3.2 Voltage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.3.3 Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6. Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7. Start-up & Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

7.2 Shut down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.3 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8. Maintenance&Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8.2 Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
01 About This Manual

1.About This Manual

1.1 Scope of Validity
This manual describes the installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance of the following on-grid PV inverters produced by Afore New
Energy:

Three-Phase
BNT003KTL BNT004KTL BNT005KTL BNT006KTL BNT008KTL
BNT010KTL BNT012KTL BNT013KTL BNT015KTL BNT017KTL
BNT020KTL BNT025KTL

Please keep this manual available all the time in case of any emergency.

1.2 Target Group

This manual is for qualified personnel. The tasks described in this manual must
only be performed by qualified personnel.

1.3 System Diagram

The typical on-grid PV system connection diagram.

BNT003KTL BNT004KTL BNT005KTL BNT006KTL BNT008KTL

BNT010KTL BNT012KTL BNT013KTL

Web APP

Cloud server
WIFI / RS485

PVA
DCA+ Circuit Breaker
DCA- L1
PV Array Circuit Breaker Surge Protective L2
Device
L3
AC Grid
PVB
DCB+ N Surge Protective
DCB- Device
PV Array Circuit Breaker Surge Protective
Device PE

PV Inverter
 About This Manual 02

BNT015KTL

Web APP

Cloud server

WIFI / RS485
PVA
DCA+

DCA-
PV Array Circuit Breaker Surge Protective Circuit Breaker
Device
L1
L2
PVB1
DCB1+ L3
AC Grid
DCB1-
PV Array Circuit Breaker Surge Protective N Surge Protective
Device
Device

PVB2 PE
DCB2+

DCB2-
PV Array Circuit Breaker Surge Protective PV Inverter
Device

BNT017KTL BNT020KTL BNT025KTL

Web APP

PVA1 Cloud server

DCA1+
WIFI / RS485

DCA1-
PV Array Circuit Breaker Surge Protective
Device

PVA2
DCA2+
Circuit Breaker
DCA2- L1
PV Array Circuit Breaker Surge Protective
L2
Device
L3
AC Grid
PVB1
DCB1+ N Surge Protective
DCB1- Device
PV Array Circuit Breaker Surge Protective
Device PE

PVB2
DCB2+

DCB2-
Circuit Breaker Surge Protective PV Inverter
PV Array
Device
03 Safety & Symbols

Circuit Breaker Recommendation

Type Max AC Current (A) Rated current of AC breaker (A)

BNT003KTL 5.3 32
BNT004KTL 7 32

BNT005KTL 8.5 32

BNT006KTL 10.5 32

BNT008KTL 13.5 32

BNT010KTL 17 32

BNT012KTL 21.5 63

BNT013KTL 22 63

BNT015KTL 27 63

BNT017KTL 30 63

BNT020KTL 32 63

BNT025KTL 40 63

Surge Protector Recommendation

• AC side, nominal discharge current 20KA, second grade lightning protection,
protection voltage 2.5KV.
• DC side, nominal discharge current 20KA, second grade lightning protection,
protection voltage 3.2KV.

Note:
The Inverter can be only connected to low-voltage grid.
(380/400/415Vac, 50/60Hz).

2.Safety & Symbols

2.1 Safety Precautions
1. All work on the inverter must be carried out by qualified electricians.
2. The device may only be operated with PV panels.
3. The PV panels and inverter must be connected to the ground.
4. Do not touch the inverter cover until 5 minutes after disconnecting both DC
and AC power supply.
 Safety & Symbols 04

5. Do not touch the inverter enclosure when operating, keep away from materials
that may be affected by high temperatures.
6. Please ensure that the used device and any relevant accessories are disposed
of in accordance with applicable regulations.
7. Afore inverter should be placed upwards and handled with care in delivery. Pay
attention to waterproof. Do not expose the inverter directly to water, rain, snow or
spray.
8. Alternative uses, modifications to the inverter not recommended. The warranty
can become void if the inverter was tampered with or if the installation is not in
accordance with the relevant installation instructions.

2.2 Explanations of Symbols

Afore inverter strictly comply with relevant safety standards. Please read and
follow all the instructions and cautions during installation, operation and
maintenance.

Danger of electric shock

The inverter contains fatal DC and AC power. All work on the inverter
must be carried out by qualified personnel only.

Beware of hot surface

The inverter’s housing may reach uncomfortably hot 60°C (140°F) under high
power operation. Do not touch the inverter enclosure when operation.

Residual power discharge

Do not open the inverter cover until 5 minutes after disconnection both
DC and AC power supply.

Important notes
Read all instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions,
warnings and precautions may lead to device malfunction or damage.

Do not dispose of this device with the normal domestic waste.

Without transformer
This inverter does not use transformer for the isolation function.

CE mark
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable
CE guidelines.

Refer to manual before service.

05 Installation

3.Installation
3.1 Pre-installation
3.1.1 Unpacking & Package List
Unpacking
On receiving the inverter, please check to make sure the packing and all
components are not missing or damaged. Please contact your dealer directly for
supports if there is any damage or missing components.

Package List
Open the package, please check the packing list shown as below.

1 2 3 4 5

Certificate Quick Monitoring

Installation Warranty Quick
Of Inspection
Instructions Card Installation
Instructions

6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14
5 15
5 16

No. Qty Items No. Qty Items

1 1 Solar Inverter 9 3 Mounting Bracket Screw

2 1 Certificate Of Inspection 10 3 Plastic Expansion Tube

3 1 Quick Installation Instructions 11 1 Security Screw

4 1 Warranty Card 12 4 AC Wiring Terminal

5 1 Monitoring Quick Installation Instructions 13 1 Zero-Injection Connector (Optional)

6 1 Wall Mounting Bracket 14 2/3/4 DC Connector sets

7 1 AC Waterproof Cover 15 1 Monitor Module

8 4 AC Wiring Cover Screw 16 1 Grounding Terminal

Note:
DC connectors Qty.： 3-13kW 2 pairs， 15kW 3 pairs, 17-25kW 4
pairs.
 Installation 06

3.1.2 Product Overview

370mm
167mm

510mm

BNT003-006KTL

370mm
192mm
510mm

BNT008-015KTL

370mm 192mm
535mm

BNT017-025KTL
07 Installation

Inverter Terminals

BNT003-006KTL

5
1 2 4

3 6

BNT008-013KTL

5 4
1 2

3 6
08 Installation

BNT015KTL

5 4
1 2

3 6

BNT017-025KTL

5 4
1 2

3 6

No. Items
1 DC Switch

2 DC Connectors ( + ) For PV Strings

3 DC Connectors ( − ) For PV Strings

4 AC Connector

5 Zero-lnjection Port (Optional)

6 Monitor Module Port

09 Installation

3.1.3 Mounting Location

The inverters are designed for indoor and outdoor installation (IP65), to increase
the safety, performance and lifespan of the inverter, please select
the mounting location carefully based on the following rules:
• The inverter should be installed on a solid surface, far from flammable or
corrosion materials, where is suitable for inverter’s weight and dimensions.
• The ambient temperature should be within -25℃ ~ 60℃ (between -13 °F and
140°F).
• The installation of inverter should be protected under shelter. Do not expose
the inverter to direct sunlight, water, rain, snow, spray lightning, etc.

The inverter should be installed vertically on the wall, or lean back on plane
with a limited tilted angle. Please refer to below picture.

Max <15°

>0°
 Installation 10

Leave the enough space around inverter, easy for accessing to the inverter,
connection points and maintenance.

300mm

300mm 300mm

m
m
50

500mm

3.2 Mounting

Step 1

219mm
17mm

264mm
11 Installation

Step 2

Step 3

Security screw
12 Electrical Connection

4. Electrical Connection
4.1 PV Connection
3-12kW three phase inverters have dual MPPT channels, each channel includes
one PV string input;
13-15kW three phase inverters have dual MPPT channels, channel A includes 1
PV string input, and channel B includes 2 PV string inputs；
17-25kW three phase inverters have dual MPPT channels, each channel includes
two PV string inputs;
For the best results, make sure that each MPPT channel is correctly connected
with PV string. Otherwise, the inverter will activate voltage or current protection
automatically.
Please make sure below requirements are followed:

• The open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current of PV string should not exceed
the reasonable range of the inverters.
• The isolation resistance between PV string and ground must exceed 10 kΩ.
• The polarity of PV strings are correct.
• Use the DC plugs in the accessory.
• The lightning protector should be equipped between PV string and inverter.
• Disconnect all of the PV (DC) switch during wiring.

Warning:
The fatal high voltage may on the DC side, please comply with
electric safety when connecting.
Please make sure the correct polarity of the cable connected with
inverter, otherwise inverter could be damaged.

Step 1

Note:
PV cable suggestion
Cross-section
4mm²
13 Electrical Connection

Step 2

Note:
Please use PV connector crimper to pinch the point of the arrow.

Step 3
STOP !

MC MC
MC

STOP !
MC

Note:
You’ll hear click sound when the connector assembly is correct.
 Electrical Connection 14

Note:
PV string suggestion:

Option 1

Please ensure that each two strings of solar panels connected to inverter's each
MPPT channel, the model and quantity of the solar panels of each string should
be the same.

PV +
PV -
PV Array 1

PV +
PV -
PV Array 2

PV +
PV -
PV Array 3

PV Inverter
PV +
PV -
PV Array 4

Option 2

In the high-power PV panel system, can connect each MPPT channel with one
PV string, please make sure each PV string’s voltage and current are within the
recommended range of the inverter.

PV +
PV -
PV Array 1

PV +
PV -
PV Array 2

PV Inverter
 15 Electrical Connection

4.2 Grid Connection

The external AC switch should be installed between inverter and grid to isolate
from grid. Please make sure below requirements are followed before connecting
AC cable to the inverter.

• The AC (grid) voltage should not exceed the reasonable range of the inverters.
• The phase-line from AC distribution box are correctly connected.
• Use the AC plugs in the accessory.
• The surge protector should be equipped between grid and inverter.
• Disconnect the AC (grid) switch during wiring.

Warning:
The fatal high voltage may on the AC side, please comply with
electric safety when connecting.
Please make sure the right line of AC grid connected with inverter,
otherwise inverter could be damaged.

Step 1

Cable suggestion:
3-13kW Cross-section (Copper) 4-6mm² / 10AWG
15kW Cross-section (Copper) 6-10mm² / 8AWG
17-20kW Cross-section (Copper )10-16mm² / 6AWG

After the terminals are crimpped, wrap the joint position with insulation tape.

Note:
The wiring terminals should be wrapped with insulation tape,
otherwise it will cause a short circuit and damage the inverter.
 Electrical Connection 16

Step 2

N = Neutral line
L1, L2, L3 = Live line
Unscrew the row of screws, insert the wire harness into the
N, L1, L2, L3 caps one by one, and tighten the screws.

Step 3

Fix the AC wiring cover with cover screws

17 Electrical Connection

4.3 Earth Connection

Note:
The user must connect a protective earth (PE) terminal to prevent
electric shock. And make sure this PE terminal is properly grounded.

Step 1

Grounding terminal

10 ±0.5mm

Note:
Earth cable PE suggestion:
Cross-section (Copper) 4-6mm² / 10AWG

Step 2

Grounding terminal is connected to the inverter at left or right side.

 Electrical Connection 18

4.4 Communication Connection

The monitoring module could transmit the data to the cloud server, and display
the data on the PC, tablet and smart-phone.

Install the WIFI / Ethernet / GPRS / RS485 Communication

WIFI / Ethernet / GPRS / RS485 communication is applicable to the inverter.
Please refer to "Communication Configuration Instruction" for detailed
instruction.

Step 1

Step 2

Turn on the DC switch and AC circuit breaker, and wait until the LED indicator
on the monitoring module flashes, indicating that the monitoring module is
successfully connected.
19 Electrical Connection

4.5 Zero-injection Smart Meter (Optional)

Smart meter is an intelligent control equipment which is used for on-grid
inverters. Its main function is to measure the forward and reverse power on
the grid-connected side, and transmit data to the inverter through RS485
communication to ensure that the power of the inverter is less than or equal
to the user's home load, and no current flows into the grid.

Step 1

Note:
please follow below pin order
RS485B (Pin 1/2) to three-phase meter (Pin 25)
RS485A (Pin 3/4) to three-phase meter (Pin 24)
 Electrical Connection 20

Step 2

Note:
When multiple inverters are connected in parallel, the total output
power could not exceed the reasonable range of the smart meter.

Cloud Server
Weather Sta�on

Distribu�on Cabinet
Router
PV Array
L1‘
PV Inverter L2’

L3’

L1

L2

PV Array L3

Energy Meter Grid

PV Inverter WiFi / Ethernet / GPRS Afore Smart Meter

Load
PV Array
PV Inverter

Note:
The Inverter could be connected in parallel with Smart Meter,
make sure the total load power not exceed Smart Mater’s limitation.
21 Operation

5.Operation
5.1 Control Panel

○
6 ○
7 ○
8

○
2 ○
4
○
3 ○
5

○
1

No. Items No. Items

1 LCD Display 5 ENT Touch Button

2 UP Touch Button 6 POWER LED Indicator

3 DOWN Touch Button 7 GRID LED Indicator

4 ESC Touch Button 8 FAULT LED Indicator

Sign Power Color Explanation

ON Green The inverter is stand-by

POWER
OFF The inverter is power off

ON Green The inverter is feeding power

GRID
OFF The inverter is not feeding power

ON Red Fault occurred

FAULT
OFF No fault
 Operation 22

5.2 Menu Structure

Third Level Menu
Vpv1：xxV
Ipv1：xxA
Second Level Menu
Ppv1：xxW
PV Info
Vpv2：xxV
Ipv2：xxA
Ppv2：xxW

PInv：xxW

VInvR：xxV
VInvS：xxV
VInvT：xxV
First Level Menu IInvR：xxA
Protection Param Inv Infor IInvS：xxA
IInvT：xxA
Freq：xxHz
PF：xxx
EOutDay：xxWh PGrid：xxkW

EOutAll：xxkWh EtoGDay：xxWh
Grid Info EtoGAll：xxkWh
T .mod：xx℃
箱体温度：xx℃ EfrGDay：xxkWh
Temperature
T.rad： xx℃ EfrGAll：xxkWh

Run Record NO Record

Err Record No Error

Safty ：China
Inv：BNTxxxKTL
Prated :xxkW
Vrated:xxV
Irated:xxA
Sys Info
RunTimeday:xxh SN：T6xxxxxxx
RunTimeAll:xxh Master:MCPU xx
SN：xxxxxxx
WIFI SN Slave:SCPU xx
IP：xxxxxxx
Version Hmi:Hmi xx
Hard: xx
 23 Operation

Third Level Menu

Second Level Menu
Independent
PV Mode
Parallel

Afore
No Meter
Meter Param Afore3
Meter
UKOB

DRMS xxx User2

RippleCtrl xxx
First Level Menu
P Set
Running Param * * * * P Mode
P% Set
P(V) Set

P(F) Set

QMode Select
Q Set
Q Mode PF Set
Q(V) Set
PF（P） Set
Q（P） Set

Grid Ctrl P＿Feed xxxW

IsoChk: ON/OFF
GfciChk: ON
EarthChk: ON Second Level Menu
V.max: xx V PwrCtrlEn ON
V.maxT: xx S Language
First Level Menu
First Level Menu V.min: xx V Safty
System Param
Protection Param * * * * V.minT: xx S Date＆Time
F.max: xx Hz Clr Record
F.maxT: xx S Factory Reset
F.min: xx Hz
F.minT: xx S Wifi
Com Param
ISO.min: xxkΩ Parallel
 Operation 24

Explanation of LCD Display Content

Nouns Explanation

Sys Info Check the inverter's real-time operating information

Error Record Check the inverter's fault records with date and time

System Param Set the inverter's safty code / lanuage / time & date, restore to factory settings

Version Check the inverter's SN and firmware version

Protection Param Set the inverter's protection parameters

Running Param Set the inverter's operating mode like parellel, active / reactive power control

5.3 Setting
5.3.1 Startup
UP/DOWN
Choose Sys Param

1s Delay Normal ENT Err Record

Afore New Energy
PPv:xx W Sys Param

ENT
UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
Set the time and press ENT to confirm Choose Date＆Time

Date: 2021-Dd-Mm ENT Safty

Time: Hh:Mm:Ss Date＆Time

5.3.2 Voltage Range

UP/DOWN
Choose Protection Param

1s Delay Normal ENT Run Param

Afore New Energy
PPv:xx W Protection Param
 25 Operation

ENT

UP/DOWN UP/DOWN UP/DOWN

Set voltage upper limit Choose voltage upper limit Choose PassWord: xxxx

EarthChk： xxx ENT EarthChk： xxx ENT

X X X X
V.max：xxx V V.max：xxx V
ENT
UP/DOWN UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
Choose voltage upper limit T Set voltage upper limit protection time Choose voltage lower limit

V.max：xxx V ENT V.max：xxx V ENT V.maxT：xxx s

V.maxT：xxx s V.maxT：xxx s V.min：xxx V

ENT
UP/DOWN
Set voltage lower limit protection time, UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
press ENT to confirm Choose voltage lower limit T Set voltage lower limit

V.min：xxx V ENT V.min：xxx V ENT V.maxT：xxx s

V.minT：xxx s V.minT：xxx s V.min：xxx V

5.3.3 Frequency Range

UP/DOWN
Choose Protection Param

1s Delay Normal ENT Run Param

Afore New Energy
PPv:xx W Protection Param

ENT

UP/DOWN UP/DOWN UP/DOWN

Set frequency upperlimit Choose frequency upper limit Choose PassWord: xxxx

EarthChk： xx ENT EarthChk： xx ENT

X X X X
F.max：xx Hz F.max：xx Hz
ENT
UP/DOWN UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
Set frequency upperlimit T Set frequency upperlimit protection time Choose frequency lower limit

F.max： xx Hz ENT F.max： xx Hz ENT F.maxT：xx s

F.maxT：xx s F.maxT：xx s F.min：xx Hz

ENT
UP/DOWN
Set frequency lower limit protection time, UP/DOWN UP/DOWN
press ENT to confirm Choose frequency lower limit T Set frequency lower limit

F.min：xx Hz ENT F.min：xx Hz ENT F.maxT：xx s

F.minT：xx s F.minT：xx s F.min：xx Hz

Note:
The parameters setting only works after the inverter is restarted.
 Commissioning 26

6.Commissioning
Before starting up commissioning at site, please make sure below procedures
and requirements are fully meet.
• Mounting location is meet the requirements.
• All of the electrical wiring is firmly connected, including PV wiring, Grid wiring
and Earth wiring.
• The inverter setting has been finished accordingly to local standards or
regulations.

Commissioning Procedures
• Turn on the AC switch between inverter output and the public grid;
• Turn on the DC switch on the inverter;
• Turn on the PV switch of the system.

7. Start-up & Shut Down

7.1 Shut down
• Turn off the DC switch on the inverter.
• Turn off the DC switch between PV panels and the inverter (if any).
• Close the AC switch between the inverter and the public grid.

Note:
The inverter will be operable after minimum 5 minutes.

7.2 Restart
• Shut down the inverter according to Chapter 7.1.
• Start-up the inverter according to Chapter 6.
27 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting

8.Maintenance&Trouble Shooting
8.1 Maintenance
Periodically maintenance are necessary, please follow steps as below.
PV connection: twice a year
AC connection : twice a year
Earth connection: twice a year
Heat sink: clean with dry towel once a year.

8.2 Trouble Shooting

Fault messages will be displayed when fault occurs, please according to
trouble- shooting table find related solutions.
 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting 28

Trouble-Shooting List

Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution

The actual PV connection

A01 PvConnectFault type (independent, • Set PV connection type according to
parallel) different from the actual PV connection type.
setup.

• Check whether the PV modules and its

wiring are immersed in water and
ISO check among PV whether the insulation is damaged, and
A02 IsoFault panels/ the wires to the then make corrections.
ground is abnormal. • If the fault occurs continuously and
frequently, contact the local distributors
for help.

• Check whether the PV cables and

wiring terminals are broken or
PV current arcing connection abnormal, and correct them.
A03 PvAfciFault
• If the fault occurs continuously and
PV Fault frequently, contact the local distributors
for help.

• Reconfiguration of PV strings, reduce

A04 Pvs1OverVoltFault
the PV number of a PV string to reducing
PV Voltage over, beyond inverter PV input voltage.
the reasonable range. • Contact local distributors for
A05 PVs2OverVoltFault suggestion.

A16 PVs1ReverseFault • Check whether PV(+) and PV(-)

PV(+) and PV(-) reversed
connection reversed or not.
Connection
A17 PVs1ReverseFault If reversed, make correction.

Compared with previous • Check if PV modules are partially

A33 Pv1AbnormalFault
voltage and other PV blocked or cells are damaged.
voltages, this PV voltage • Check if PV cables and terminals
suddenly becomes higher broken or loose connection, then repair
A34 Pv2AbnormalFault it.
or lower.

• Power off, then restart

E01 Pv1HwOverCurrFault
PV current over, triggered • If fault still occurs continuously and
the hardware protection frequently, please ask help for local
circuit distributors.
E02 Pvs2HwOverCurrFault
DC Fault
• Power off, then restart
E13 PVs1SwOverCurrFault
PV current over, triggered • If fault still occurs continuously and
the software protection frequently, please ask help for local
circuit distributors.
E14 PVs2SwOverCurrFault
 29 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting

Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution

E33 Boost1SelfCheckFault • Power off, then restart.

PV boost circuit abnormal • If fault still occurs continuously and
when self checking frequently, please ask help for local
E34 Boost2SelfCheckFault distributors.

E45 BusHwOverVoltFault

E46 BusHwOverHalfVoltFault
Bus voltage over
DC Fault E47 BusSwOverVoltFault • Power off, then restart.
• If fault still occurs continuously and
E48 BusSwOverHalfVoltFault frequently, please ask help for local
distributors.
Bus voltage under as
E49 BusSwUnderVoltFault
running

DC Bus voltage
E50 BusUnbalancedFault
unbalanced

Hardware detected that

F01 HwOverFault current over / BUS voltage
over

Hardware detected that

F02 InvHwOverCurrFault
inverter current over

R phase /Split phase L1

F03 InvROverCurrFault
current over • Power off, then restart.
• If fault still occurs continuously and
S phase /Split phase L2 frequently, please ask help for local
F04 InvSOverCurrFault
current over distributors.

F05 InvTOverCurrFault T phase current over

3 phase current effective

F06 GridUnbalanCurrFault
value has big difference

AC Fault F07 DcInjOverCurrFault DC injection current over

• Check if PV panels has good ground

insulation and ground wires are
connected well ground is well, then
F08 AcOverLeakCurrFault Ac side leakage current repair it.
over • Power off, then restart.
• If fault still occurs continuously and
frequently, please ask help for local
distributors.

The phase-locked loop is

operating abnormally, and
F09 PLLFault
it does not stably track • Power off, then restart.
the grid voltage phase. • If fault still occurs continuously and
frequently, please ask help for local
It is detected that the
distributors.
relay group 1 cannot be
F10 GridRelay1Fault
opened or closed
normally.
 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting 30

Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution

G01 PVs1ReverseFault

G02 PVs2CurAdChanFault

G16 RInvCurAdChanFault

G17 SInvCurAdChanFault

G18 TInvCurAdChanFault

G19 RInvDciAdChanFault • Power off, then restart.

PV current sampling • If fault still occurs continuously and
G20 SInvDciAdChanFault hardware abnormal frequently, please ask help for local
distributors.
G21 TInvDciAdChanFault

G22 LeakCurAdChanFault

G23 VoltRef(1.65V)AdChanFault

G30 UpsRDcvAdChanFault

G31 UpsSDcvAdChanFault

System Fault G32 UpsTDcvAdChanFault

All temperature sensors

G37 TempAdChanFault
abnormal
The sample value of PV,
battery and BUS voltage
G38 VoltAdConflictFault
inconsistent with the • Power off, then restart.
actual value • If fault still occurs continuously and
The sample value frequently, please ask help for local
G39 CPUAdConflictFault between master CPU and distributors.
slaver CPU inconsistent
The sum of the PV power,
battery and inverter
G40 PowerCalcConflictFault
output is too different
from zero.

G41 EnvirOverTemp1Fault
Installation environment
temperature over or low
G42 EnvirLowTemp1Fault
• Improve or change the installation
environment to adjust the inverter
G43 CoolingOverTemp2Fault
Cooling temperature over installation environment temperature to
or low normal range.
G44 CoolingLowTemp2Fault
• Power off, then restart.
• If fault still occurs continuously and
G45 OverTemp3Fault frequently, please ask help for local
Temperature3 over or low
distributors.
G46 LowTemp3Fault

G46 DSPOverTempFault CPU temperature over

 31 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting

Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution

• Power off, then restart.

• If fault still occurs continuously and
System Fault G48 ModelConflictFault Version conflict with inverter frequently, please contact local
distributors for software upgrade, version
setting details.

I01 InterFan1Warning • Check if there is objects which blocking

the fan rotation and remove it.
I02 ExterFanWarning Fan abnormal • If those faults occurs continuously and
frequently, please ask help for local
I03 Fan3Warning distributors.

I04 EnvirTemp1AdChanWarning • The warning does not affect the normal

operation of the inverter.
Some temperature • Power off, then restart.
I05 CoolingTemp2AdChanWarning sensors abnormal
• If fault still occurs continuously and
frequently, please ask help for local
I06 Temp3AdChanWarning distributors.

Inner Communication between

Warnning I07 ExtFlashComWarning the master CPU and the
Flash is abnormal.
Communication between
I08 EepromComWarning the master CPU and the
Eeprom is abnormal. • Power off, then restart.
• If fault still occurs continuously and
Communication between
frequently, please ask help for local
I09 SlaveComWarning slaver CPU and master
distributors.
CPU is abnormal

Communication between
I10 HmiComWarning master CPU and HMI is
abnormal

I11 FreqCalcConflictWarning Frequency value abnormal

I12 UnsetModel Running model is not initial • Contact with local distributor.

• Check the meter model, and whether

meter wiring and terminals are connect-
Communication between ed correctly, damaged or loose, if
inverter and meter is happens, make corrections.
J01 MeterComWarning
abnormal. • Power off, then restart.
• If fault still occurs continuously and
frequently, please ask help for local
distributors.
Outside
Warnning
• Check whether the meter or CT wiring,
installation position, and installation
direction are wrong, and make
Meter/CT wiring fault, or corrections.
J02 MeterConnectWarning
installation position fault. • Power off, then restart.
• If fault still occurs continuously and
frequently, please ask help for local
distributors.
 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting 32

Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution

• Check whether the ground wire of the

inverter is properly connected and
Poor grounding or no whether the ground impedance is over,
grounding wire has been and make corrections.
J04 GndAbnormalWarning
detected. • Power off, then restart.
• If fault still occurs continuously and
frequently, please ask help for local
distributors.
Outside
Warnning
• Check whether the parallel communi-
cation line is damaged, the terminal is
loose, the wiring hole position is correct,
Communication between and make corrections.
J05 ParallelComWarning
master inverter and slaver • Power off, then restart.
ones abnormal in parallel • If fault still occurs continuously and
mode. frequently, please ask help for local
distributors.
 33 Specifications

9. Specifications
PV Input Data BNT003KTL BNT004KTL BNT005KTL BNT006KTL BNT008KTL BNT010KTL
Max. DC Power ( W ) 5100 6000 7500 9000 12000 15000
Max. DC Voltage ( V ) 1100
MPPT Voltage Range ( V ) 150 - 1000
MPPT Full Power Voltage Range ( V ) 200 - 850 250 - 850 300 - 850 500 - 850
Rated Input Voltage ( V ) 620
Start-up Voltage ( V ) 150
Max. Input Current ( A ) 15 x 2
Max. Short Current ( A ) 25 x 2
No. of MPP Tracker / No. of PV String 2/2
Input Connector Type MC4
AC Output Data BNT003KTL BNT004KTL BNT005KTL BNT006KTL BNT008KTL BNT010KTL
Max. Output Power ( W ) 3300 4400 5500 6600 8800 11000
Nominal Output Power ( W ) 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 10000
Max. Output Current ( A ) 5.3 7 8.5 10.5 13.5 17
Nominal Output Voltage ( V ) 3P+N+PE /3P+PE 230/400
Grid Voltage Range 260Vac-519Vac (according to local standard)
Nominal Output Frequency ( Hz ) 50/60
Grid Frequency Range 45-55Hz/55-65Hz(according to local standard)
Output Power Factor 1 default (adjustable from 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging)
Output Current THD <3%
Efficiency BNT003KTL BNT004KTL BNT005KTL BNT006KTL BNT008KTL BNT010KTL
Max. Efficiency 98.30% 98.70%
Euro Efficiency 97.61% 97.65% 98.00% 98.05% 98.23%
Protec�on BNT003KTL BNT004KTL BNT005KTL BNT006KTL BNT008KTL BNT010KTL
PV Reverse Polarity Protec�on YES
PV Insula�on Resistance Detec�on YES
AC Short Circuit Protec�on YES
AC Over Current Protec�on YES
AC Over Voltage Protec�on YES
An�-Islanding Protec�on YES
Residual Current Detec�on YES
Over Temperature Protec�on YES
Integrated DC switch YES
Surge Protec�on Integrated (Type II)
Smart IV Curve Scaning YES
Quick Arc Fault Circuit Interrup�on Op�onal
General Data BNT003KTL BNT004KTL BNT005KTL BNT006KTL BNT008KTL BNT010KTL
Dimensions (H x W x D, mm) 510 x 370 x 167 510 x 370 x 192
Weight ( kg ) 16 15
Protec�on Degree IP65
Enclosure Material Aluminum
Ambient Temperature Range ( ° C ) -25 to 60
Humidity Range 0 -100%
Topology Transformerless
Communica�on Interface RS485 / WiFi / Wire Ethernet / GPRS (op�onal)
Cooling Concept Convec�on
Noise Emission ( db ) <30
Night Power Consump�on ( W ) <1
Max. Opera�on Al�tude ( m ) ≤4000
Cer�fica�ons and Standards BNT003KTL BNT004KTL BNT005KTL BNT006KTL BNT008KTL BNT010KTL
EMC Standard EN/IEC 61000-6-2, EN/IEC 61000-6-3, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-3-11, EN61000-3-12
Safety Standard IEC 60068, UL1741, EN62109
IEEE1547, CSA C22, EN50549, VDE4105, VDE0126, RD1699,
Grid-connec�on
ABNT NBR16149 & 16150, AS4777.2, NB/T32004, G98/G99, IEC61727
 Specifications 34

PV Input Data BNT012KTL BNT013KTL BNT015KTL BNT017KTL BNT020KTL BNT025KTL

Max. DC Power ( W ) 18000 19500 22500 25500 30000 37500
Max. DC Voltage ( V ) 1100
MPPT Voltage Range ( V ) 150 - 1000
MPPT Full Power Voltage Range ( V ) 500 - 850
Rated Input Voltage ( V ) 620
Start-up Voltage ( V ) 150
Max. Input Current ( A ) 15 x 2 20 + 32 32 x 2
Max. Short Current ( A ) 25 x 2 30 + 48 48 x 2
No. of MPP Tracker / No. of PV String 2/2 2/3 2/4
Input Connector Type MC4
AC Output Data BNT012KTL BNT013KTL BNT015KTL BNT017KTL BNT020KTL BNT025KTL
Max. Output Power (W ) 13200 14300 16500 18700 22000 27500
Nominal Output Power ( W ) 12000 13000 15000 17000 20000 25000
Max. Output Current ( A ) 21.5 22 27 30 32 40
Nominal Output Voltage ( V ) 3P+N+PE /3P+PE 230/400
Grid Voltage Range 260Vac-519Vac (according to local standard)
Nominal Output Frequency ( Hz ) 50/60
Grid Frequency Range 45-55Hz/55-65Hz(according to local standard)
Output Power Factor 1 default (adjustable from 0.8 leading to 0.8 lagging)
Output Current THD <3%
Efficiency BNT012KTL BNT013KTL BNT015KTL BNT017KTL BNT020KTL BNT025KTL
Max. Efficiency 98.70% 98.75%
Euro Efficiency 98.23% 98.35%
Protec�on BNT012KTL BNT013KTL BNT015KTL BNT017KTL BNT020KTL BNT025KTL
PV Reverse Polarity Protec�on YES
PV Insula�on Resistance Detec�on YES
AC Short Circuit Protec�on YES
AC Over Current Protec�on YES
AC Over Voltage Protec�on YES
An�-Islanding Protec�on YES
Residual Current Detec�on YES
Over Temperature Protec�on YES
Integrated DC switch YES
Surge Protec�on Integrated (Type II)
Smart IV Curve Scaning YES
Quick Arc Fault Circuit Interrup�on Op�onal
General Data BNT012KTL BNT013KTL BNT015KTL BNT017KTL BNT020KTL BNT025KTL
Dimensions (H x W x D, mm) 510 x 370 x 192 535 x 370 x 192
Weight ( kg ) 15 17 19
Protec�on Degree IP65
Enclosure Material Aluminum
Ambient Temperature Range ( °C ) -25 to 60
Humidity Range 0 -100%
Topology Transformerless
Communica�on Interface RS485 / WiFi / Wire Ethernet / GPRS (op�onal)
Cooling Concept Intelligent fan cooling
Noise Emission ( db ) <40 <51
Night Power Consump�on ( W ) <1
Max. Opera�on Al�tude ( m ) ≤4000
Cer�fica�ons and Standards BNT012KTL BNT013KTL BNT015KTL BNT017KTL BNT020KTL BNT025KTL
EMC Standard EN/IEC 61000-6-2, EN/IEC 61000-6-3, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-3-11, EN61000-3-12
Safety Standard IEC 60068, UL1741, EN62109
IEEE1547, CSA C22, EN50549, VDE4105, VDE0126, RD1699,
Grid-connec�on
ABNT NBR16149 & 16150, AS4777.2, NB/T32004, G98/G99, IEC61727