User Manual

Solar Hybrid Inverter

SP Handy Series

Version: 1.3
 Table Of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Scope ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Basic System Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 2
Product Overview............................................................................................................................................. 3

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

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

Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Battery Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 5
AC Input/Output Connection ............................................................................................................................ 7
PV Connection ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Final Assembly ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Communication Connection ............................................................................................................................. 9

OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Power ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Operation and Display Panel ......................................................................................................................... 10
LCD Display Icons ......................................................................................................................................... 11
LCD Setting .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Display Setting ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Operating Mode Description .......................................................................................................................... 22
Battery Equalization Description .................................................................................................................... 24
Fault Reference Code .................................................................................................................................... 26
Warning Indicator ........................................................................................................................................... 26

CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT ............................................................................ 27

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
Clearance and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 27

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 28

Table 1 Line Mode Specifications ................................................................................................................... 28

Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications ............................................................................................................. 29
Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications .............................................................................................................. 30
Table 4 General Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 30

TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 31

Appendix: Approximate Back-up Time Table ............................................................................................... 32

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Purpose
This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read
this manual carefully before installations and operations. Keep this manual for future reference.

Scope
This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and
keep this manual for future reference.

1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all
appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION --To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
5. CAUTION – Only qualified personnel can install this device with battery.
6. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
7. For optimum operation of the inverter, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable size. It’s
very important to correctly operate the inverter.
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. One piece of 150A fuse is provided as over-current protection for the battery supply.
11. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -The inverter 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 the inverter 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 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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INTRODUCTION
This is a multi-function inverter, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer
uninterruptible power support with portable size. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and
easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, AC/solar charger priority, and acceptable
input voltage based on different applications.

Features
Pure sine wave inverter
Inverter running without battery
Configurable input voltage range for home appliances and personal computers via LCD setting
Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD setting
Configurable AC/Solar Charger priority via LCD setting
Compatible to mains voltage or generator power
Auto restart while AC is recovering
Overload/ Over temperature/ short circuit protection
Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance
Cold start function

Basic System Architecture

The following illustration shows basic application for the inverter. It also includes following devices to have a
complete running system:
Generator or Utility.
PV modules
Consult with your system integrator for other possible system architectures depending on your requirements.

This inverter can power all kinds of appliances in home or office environment, including motor-type appliances
such as tube light, fan, refrigerator and air conditioner.

Figure 1 Hybrid Power System

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Product Overview

1. LCD display
2. Status indicator
3. Charging indicator
4. Fault indicator
5. Function buttons
6. Power on/off switch
7. AC input
8. AC output
9. PV input
10. Battery input
11. Circuit breaker
12. USB communication port
13. RS-232 communication port

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INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Inspection
Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should
have received the following items inside of package:
The unit x 1
User manual x 1
Communication cable x 1
Software CD x 1
DC Fuse x 1
Ring terminal x 1
Strain relief plate x 1
PV wire cover x 1
Screws x 4

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

Mounting the Unit

Consider the following points before selecting where to install:
Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.
Mount on a solid surface
Install this inverter at eye level in order to allow the LCD display to be read at
all times.
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.
The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 55°C to ensure optimal
operation.
The recommended installation position is to be adhered to the wall vertically.
Be sure to keep other objects and surfaces as shown in the diagram to
guarantee sufficient heat dissipation and to have enough space for removing
wires.

SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON CONCRETE OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE ONLY.

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Install the unit by screwing two screws. It’s recommended to use M4 or M5 screws.

Battery Connection
This model can be operated without battery connection. Connect to battery if necessary.
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.

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

WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for battery
connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable as below.

Recommended battery cable size:

（max）
）
2
Model Wire Size Cable (mm ) Torque value（
SP3000 Handy
1 x 2AWG 35 2 Nm
SP5000 Handy

Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:

1. Remove insulation sleeve 18 mm for positive and negative conductors.
2. Suggest to put bootlace ferrules on the end of positive and negative wires
with a proper crimping tool.
3. Fix strain relief plate to the inverter by supplied screws as shown in below
chart.

4. Connect all battery packs as below chart.

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5. Insert the battery wires flatly into battery connectors of inverter and make sure the bolts are tightened with
torque of 2 Nm in clockwise direction. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter is correctly
connected and conductors are tightly screwed into the battery terminals.
Recommended tool: #2 Pozi Screwdriver

6. To firmly secure wire connection, you may fix the wires to strain relief with cable tie.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Installation must be performed with care due to high battery voltage in series.

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
(-).

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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 SP3000 Handy and 50A for SP5000 Handy.
CAUTION!! There are two terminal blocks with “IN” and “OUT” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input
and output connectors.

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

WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for AC input
connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below.
Suggested cable requirement for AC wires
Model Gauge Cable (mm2) Torque Value
SP3000 Handy 12 AWG 4 1.2 Nm
SP5000 Handy 10 AWG 6 1.2 Nm

Please follow below steps to implement AC input/output connection:

1. Before making AC input/output connection, be sure to open DC protector or disconnector first.
2. Remove insulation sleeve 10mm for six conductors. And shorten phase L and neutral conductor N 3 mm.
3. Insert AC input wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten the terminal screws. Be
sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
→Ground (yellow-green)
L→LINE (brown or black)
N→Neutral (blue)

WARNING:
Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit.

4. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws.
Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.

→Ground (yellow-green)
L→LINE (brown or black)
N→Neutral (blue)

5. Make sure the wires are securely connected.

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 CAUTION: Appliances such as air conditioner are required at least 2~3 minutes to restart because it’s required
to have enough time to balance refrigerant gas inside of circuits. If a power shortage occurs and recovers in a
short time, it will cause damage to your connected appliances. To prevent this kind of damage, please check
manufacturer of air conditioner if it’s equipped with time-delay function before installation. Otherwise, this
inverter will trig 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 a DC circuit breaker 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 as below.
Model Wire Size Cable (mm2) （max）
Torque value（ ）
SP3000 Handy
1 x 12AWG 4 1.2 Nm
SP5000 Handy

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.

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.

PV Module Selection:
When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below parameters:
1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not exceeds max. PV array open circuit voltage of inverter.
2. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules should be higher than min. battery voltage.
INVERTER MODEL SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 500Vdc

PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 120Vdc~450Vdc

Take 250Wp PV module as an example. After considering above two parameters, the recommended module
configurations are listed as below table.
Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT Total input
(reference) Q'ty of panels
(Min in serial: 6 pcs, max. in serial: 12 pcs) power
- 250Wp
- Vmp: 30.1Vdc 6 pcs in serial 6 pcs 1500W
- Imp: 8.3A 8 pcs in serial 8 pcs 2000W
- Voc: 37.7Vdc 12 pcs in serial 12 pcs 3000W
- Isc: 8.4A 8 pieces in serial and 2 sets in parallel 16 pcs 4000W
- Cells: 60

PV Module Wire Connection

Please follow below steps to implement PV module connection:
1. Remove insulation sleeve 10 mm for positive and negative conductors.
2. Suggest to put bootlace ferrules on the end of positive and negative wires with a
proper crimping tool.
3. Fix PV wire cover to the inverter with supplied screws as shown in below chart.

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4. Check correct polarity of wire connection from PV modules and PV input connectors. Then, connect positive
pole (+) of connection wire to positive pole (+) of PV input connector. Connect negative pole (-) of
connection wire to negative pole (-) of PV input connector. Screw two wires tightly in clockwise direction.
Recommended tool: 4mm blade screwdriver

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

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

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OPERATION
Power ON/OFF
Side view of unit

Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch
(located on the button of the case) to turn on the unit.

Operation and Display Panel

The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, is on the front panel of the inverter. It includes
three indicators, four function keys and a LCD display, indicating the operating status and input/output
power information.

LCD display

LED indicators
Function keys

LED Indicator
LED Indicator Messages
Solid On Output is powered by utility in Line mode.
Green
Flashing Output is powered by battery or PV in battery mode.
Solid On Battery is fully charged.
Green
Flashing Battery is charging.
Solid On Fault occurs in the inverter.
Red
Flashing Warning condition occurs in the inverter.

Function Keys
Function Key Description
ESC To exit setting mode
UP To go to previous selection
DOWN To go to next selection
ENTER To confirm the selection in setting mode or enter setting mode

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LCD Display Icons

Icon Function description

Input Source Information

Indicates the AC input.
Indicates the PV input

Indicate input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charger current (if PV in

charging for 3K models), charger power, battery voltage.

Configuration Program and Fault Information

Indicates the setting programs.

Indicates the warning and fault codes.

Warning: flashing with warning code.

Fault: lighting with fault code

Output Information

Indicate output voltage, output frequency, load percent, load in VA, load in
Watt and discharging current.

Battery Information

Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in battery

mode and charging status in line mode.

In AC mode, it will present battery charging status.

Status Battery voltage LCD Display
<2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns.
Constant Bottom bar will be on and the other three
2 ~ 2.083V/cell
bars will flash in turns.
Current mode / Bottom two bars will be on and the other
2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell
Constant two bars will flash in turns.
Voltage mode Bottom three bars will be on and the top
> 2.167 V/cell
bar will flash.
Floating mode. Batteries are fully charged. 4 bars will be on.

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In battery mode, it will present battery capacity.
Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display

< 1.85V/cell

1.85V/cell ~ 1.933V/cell
Load >50%
1.933V/cell ~ 2.017V/cell

> 2.017V/cell

< 1.892V/cell

1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell
Load < 50%
1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell

> 2.058V/cell

Load Information
Indicates overload.

Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100%.

0%~24% 25%~49% 50%~74% 75%~100%

Mode Operation Information

Indicates unit connects to the mains.

Indicates unit connects to the PV panel.

Indicates load is supplied by utility power.

Indicates the utility charger circuit is working.

Indicates the DC/AC inverter circuit is working.

Mute Operation

Indicates unit alarm is disabled.

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LCD Setting
After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “UP” or “DOWN”
button to select setting programs. And then, press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC button to
exit.

Setting Programs:
Program Description Selectable option
Escape
00 Exit setting mode

Utility will provide power to the

Utility first (default) loads as first priority.
Solar and battery energy will
provide power to the loads only
when utility power is not available.
Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient to
power all connected loads, battery
energy will supply power the loads
Solar first at the same time.
Utility provides power to the loads
only when any one condition
Output source priority:
happens:
01 To configure load power
- Solar energy is not available
source priority
- Battery voltage drops to
low-level warning voltage or the
setting point in program 12.
Solar energy provides power to
the loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient to
power all connected loads, battery
SBU priority
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.
10A 20A

Maximum charging current:

To configure total charging
current for solar and utility 30A 40A
02 chargers.
(Max. charging current =
utility charging current +
solar charging current) 50A 60A (default)

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 70A 80A

Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input

voltage range will be within
90-280VAC.
03 AC input voltage range
UPS If selected, acceptable AC input
voltage range will be within
170-280VAC.
AGM (default) Flooded

05 Battery type User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected,

battery charge voltage and low DC
cut-off voltage can be set up in
program 26, 27 and 29.
Restart disable (default) Restart enable
Auto restart when overload
06
occurs

Restart disable (default) Restart enable

Auto restart when over
07
temperature occurs

50Hz (default) 60Hz

09 Output frequency

220V 230V (default)

10 Output voltage
240V

2A 10A

Maximum utility charging

current 20A 30A (default)

Note: If setting value in

11 program 02 is smaller than
that in program in 11, the 40A 50A
inverter will apply charging
current from program 02 for
utility charger.
60A

Available options in SP3000 Handy:

Setting voltage point back 22.0V 22.5V
to utility source when
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selecting “SBU priority” or
“Solar first” in program 01.

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 23.0V (default) 23.5V

24.0V 24.5V

25.0V 25.5V

Available options in SP5000 Handy:

44V 45V

46V (default) 47V

48V 49V

50V 51V

Available options in SP3000 Handy:

Battery fully charged 24V

24.5V 25V

Setting voltage point back

to battery mode when
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selecting “SBU priority” or
25.5V 26V
“Solar first” in program 01.

26.5V 27V (default)

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 27.5V 28V

28.5V 29V

Available options in SP5000 Handy:

Battery fully charged 48V

49V 50V

51V 52V

53V 54V (default)

55V 56V

57V 58V

If the inverter is working in Line, Standby or Fault mode, charger

source can be programmed as below:
Utility first Utility will charge battery as first
priority.
Solar energy will charge battery
only when utility power is not
Charger source priority:
available.
16 To configure charger
Solar first Solar energy will charge battery as
source priority
first priority.
Utility will charge battery only
when solar energy is not available.
Solar and Utility (default) Solar energy and utility will charge
battery at the same time.

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 Only Solar Solar energy will be the only
charger source no matter utility is
available or not.
If the inverter is working in Battery mode, only solar energy can
charge battery. Solar energy will charge battery if it's available and
sufficient.
Alarm on (default) Alarm off
18 Alarm control

Return to default display If selected, no matter how users

screen (default) switch display screen, it will
automatically return to default
display screen (Input voltage
Auto return to default /output voltage) after no button is
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display screen
pressed for 1 minute.
Stay at latest screen If selected, the display screen will
stay at latest screen user finally
switches.

Backlight on (default) Backlight off

20 Backlight control

Alarm on (default) Alarm off

Beeps while primary source
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is interrupted

Bypass disable (default) Bypass enable

Overload bypass:
When enabled, the unit will
23 transfer to line mode if
overload occurs in battery
mode.

Record enable (default) Record disable

25 Record Fault code

SP3000 Handy default setting: 28.2V

SP5000 Handy default setting: 56.4V

Bulk charging voltage
26
(C.V voltage)

If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set

up. Setting range is from 25.0V to 31.5V for SP3000 Handy and
48.0V to 61.0V for SP5000 Handy. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
SP3000 Handy default setting: 27.0V

27 Floating charging voltage

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 SP5000 Handy default setting: 54.0V

If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set

up. Setting range is from 25.0V to 31.5V for SP3000 Handy and
48.0V to 61.0V for SP5000 Handy. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
SP3000 Handy default setting: 21.0V

SP5000 Handy default setting: 42.0V

29 Low DC cut-off voltage

If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set

up. Setting range is from 21.0V to 24.0V for SP3000 Handy and
42.0V to 48.0V for SP5000 Handy. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
Low DC cut-off voltage will be fixed to setting value no matter
what percentage of load is connected.
Battery equalization Battery equalization disable (default)

30 Battery equalization
If “Flooded” or “User-Defined” is selected in program 05, this
program can be set up.
SP3000 Handy default setting: 29.2V

SP5000 Handy default setting: 58.4V

31 Battery equalization voltage

Setting range is from 25.0V to 31.5V for SP3000 Handy and 48.0V
to 61.0V for SP5000 Handy. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
60min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900min.
33 Battery equalized time Increment of each click is 5min.

120min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900 min.

34 Battery equalized timeout Increment of each click is 5 min.

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

35 Equalization interval Increment of each click is 1 day

Enable Disable (default)

Equalization activated
36
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 shows
“ ”. 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.

Display Setting
The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing “UP” or “DOWN” key. The selectable
information is switched as below order: input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charging current, charging
power, battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, load percentage, load in Watt, load in VA, load in
Watt, DC discharging current, main CPU Version.

Selectable information LCD display

Input Voltage=230V, output voltage=230V

Input voltage/Output voltage

(Default Display Screen)

Input frequency=50Hz

Input frequency

PV voltage=260V

PV voltage

PV current = 2.5A

PV current

PV power = 500W

PV power

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 AC and PV charging current=50A

PV charging current=50A

Charging current

AC charging current=50A

AC and PV charging power=500W

PV charging power=500W

Charging power

AC charging power=500W

Battery voltage=25.5V, output voltage=230V

Battery voltage and output voltage

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 Output frequency=50Hz

Output frequency

Load percent=70%

Load percentage

When connected load is lower than 1kVA, load in

VA will present xxxVA like below chart.

Load in VA
When load is larger than 1kVA (≧1KVA), load in
VA will present x.xkVA like below chart.

When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will

present xxxW like below chart.

Load in Watt
When load is larger than 1kW (≧1KW), load in W
will present x.xkW like below chart.

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 Battery voltage=25.5V, discharging current=1A

Battery voltage/DC discharging current

Main CPU version 00014.04

Main CPU version checking

Operating Mode Description

Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.

Charging by utility.
Standby mode
Note:
No output is supplied by the
*Standby mode: The inverter
unit but it still can charge
is not turned on yet but at this
batteries. Charging by PV energy.
time, the inverter can charge
battery without AC output.

No charging.

Charging by utility and PV energy.

Fault mode Charging by utility.

Note:
*Fault mode: Errors are
PV energy and utility can
caused by inside circuit error
charge batteries.
or external reasons such as
Charging by PV energy.
over temperature, output short
circuited and so on.

No charging.

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Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.
The unit will provide output
power from the mains. It will
also charge the battery at
line mode.

Charging by utility.

If “solar first” is selected as output source

priority and solar energy is not sufficient to
provide the load, solar energy and the utility will
provide the loads and charge the battery at the
same time.
Line Mode
The unit will provide output
power from the mains. It will
also charge the battery at
line mode. If “solar first” is selected as output source
priority and battery is not connected, solar
energy and the utility will provide the loads.

Power from utility.

Power from battery and PV energy.

PV energy will supply power to the loads and

charge battery at the same time.
The unit will provide output
Battery Mode power from battery and PV
power.

Power from battery only.

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 Power from PV energy only.
The unit will provide output
Battery Mode power from battery and PV
power.

Battery Equalization Description

Equalization function is added into charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like
stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top.
Equalization also helps to remove sulfate crystals that might have built up on the plates. If left unchecked, this
condition, called sulfation, will reduce the overall capacity of the battery. Therefore, it’s recommended to
equalize battery periodically.

How to Apply Equalization Function

You must enable battery equalization function in monitoring LCD setting program 30 first. Then, you may apply
this function in device by either one of following methods:
1. Setting equalization interval in program 35.
2. Active equalization immediately in program 36.

When to Equalize
In float stage, when the setting equalization interval (battery equalization cycle) is arrived, or equalization is
active immediately, the controller will start to enter Equalize stage.

Equalize charging time and timeout

In Equalize stage, the controller will supply power to charge battery as much as possible until battery voltage
raises to battery equalization voltage. Then, constant-voltage regulation is applied to maintain battery voltage
at the battery equalization voltage. The battery will remain in the Equalize stage until setting battery equalized
time is arrived.

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However, in Equalize stage, when battery equalized time is expired and battery voltage doesn’t rise to battery
equalization voltage point, the charge controller will extend the battery equalized time until battery voltage
achieves battery equalization voltage. If battery voltage is still lower than battery equalization voltage when
battery equalized timeout setting is over, the charge controller will stop equalization and return to float stage.

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Fault Reference Code
Fault Code Fault Event Icon on
01 Fan is locked when inverter is off.
02 Over temperature
03 Battery voltage is too high
04 Battery voltage is too low
Output short circuited or over temperature is detected by
05
internal converter components.
06 Output voltage is too high.
07 Overload time out
08 Bus voltage is too high

09 Bus soft start failed

51 Over current or surge

52 Bus voltage is too low
53 Inverter soft start failed

55 Over DC voltage in AC output

57 Current sensor failed

58 Output voltage is too low

59 PV voltage is over limitation

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

02 Over temperature None

03 Battery is over-charged Beep once every second

04 Low battery Beep once every second

07 Overload Beep once every 0.5 second

10 Output power derating Beep twice every 3 seconds

15 PV energy is low. Beep twice every 3 seconds

High AC input (>280VAC) during
16 None
BUS soft start
Battery equalization None

Battery is not connected None

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CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT
Overview
Every inverter is already installed with anti-dusk kit from factory. Inverter will automatically detect this kit and
activate internal thermal sensor to adjust internal temperature. This kit also keeps dusk from your inverter and
increases product reliability in harsh environment.

Clearance and Maintenance

Step 1: Please loosen the screw in counterclockwise direction on the top of the inverter.

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
INVERTER MODEL SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy

Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator)

Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac

170Vac±7V (UPS);
Low Loss Voltage
90Vac±7V (Appliances)
180Vac±7V (UPS);
Low Loss Return Voltage
100Vac±7V (Appliances)

High Loss Voltage 280Vac±7V

High Loss Return Voltage 270Vac±7V

Max AC Input Voltage 300Vac

Nominal Input Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz (Auto detection)

Low Loss Frequency 40±1Hz

Low Loss Return Frequency 42±1Hz

High Loss Frequency 65±1Hz

High Loss Return Frequency 63±1Hz

Output Short Circuit Protection Circuit Breaker

Efficiency (Line Mode) >95% ( Rated R load, battery full charged )

10ms typical (UPS);

Transfer Time
20ms typical (Appliances)

Output power derating:

When AC input voltage drops to 170V,
the output power will be derated.

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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications

INVERTER MODEL SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy

Rated Output Power 3KVA/3KW 5KVA/5KW

Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave

Output Voltage Regulation 230Vac±5%

Output Frequency 50Hz

Peak Efficiency 93%

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

Surge Capacity 2* rated power for 5 seconds

Nominal DC Input Voltage 24Vdc 48Vdc

Cold Start Voltage 23.0Vdc 46.0Vdc
Low DC Warning Voltage
@ load < 50% 23.0Vdc 46.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50% 22.0Vdc 44.0Vdc
Low DC Warning Return Voltage
@ load < 50% 23.5Vdc 47.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50% 23.0Vdc 46.0Vdc
Low DC Cut-off Voltage
@ load < 50% 21.5Vdc 43.0Vdc
@ load ≥ 50% 21.0Vdc 42.0Vdc

High DC Recovery Voltage 32Vdc 62Vdc

High DC Cut-off Voltage 33Vdc 63Vdc

No Load Power Consumption <35W

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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Utility Charging Mode

INVERTER MODEL SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy

Charging Algorithm 3-Step

AC Charging Current (Max) 60Amp (@VI/P=230Vac)
Bulk Charging Flooded Battery 29.2 58.4
Voltage AGM / Gel Battery 28.2 56.4
Floating Charging Voltage 27Vdc 54Vdc
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)

MPPT Solar Charging Mode

INVERTER MODEL SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy
Max. PV Array Power 4000W 5000W
Nominal PV Voltage 240Vdc
Start-up Voltage 150Vdc +/- 10Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 120~450Vdc
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 500Vdc
Max Charging Current
80Amp
(AC charger plus solar charger)

Table 4 General Specifications

INVERTER MODEL SP3000 Handy SP5000 Handy
Safety Certification CE
Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 50°C
Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C
Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
Dimension (D*W*H), mm 100 x 300 x 440
Net Weight, kg 9 10

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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. Contact repair center for
1. The battery voltage is far too
No response after replacing the fuse.
No indication. low. (<1.4V/Cell)
power on. 2. Re-charge battery.
2. Internal fuse tripped.
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 is
well.
flashing.
1. Check if AC wires are too
Mains exist but the
thin and/or too long.
unit works in
Insufficient quality of AC power. 2. Check if generator (if
battery mode. Green LED is flashing.
(Shore or Generator) applied) is working well or if
input voltage range setting is
correct. (UPS Appliance)
Set “Solar First” as the priority of Change output source priority
Green LED is flashing.
output source. to Utility first.
When the unit is
turned on, internal LCD display and LEDs Check if battery wires are
Battery is disconnected.
relay is switched on are flashing connected well.
and off repeatedly.
Reduce the connected load by
Overload error. The inverter is
switching off some
overload 110% and time is up.
equipment.
If PV input voltage is higher than
Fault code 07 specification, the output power will
Reduce the number of PV
be derated. At this time, if
modules in series or the
connected loads is higher than
connected load.
derated output power, it will cause
overload.
Check if wiring is connected
Output short circuited. well and remove abnormal
Fault code 05 load.
Temperature of internal converter Check whether the air flow of
component is over 120°C. the unit is blocked or whether
Internal temperature of inverter the ambient temperature is
Fault code 02
component is over 100°C. too high.
Buzzer beeps
continuously and Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center.
red LED is on. Fault code 03 Check if spec and quantity of
The battery voltage is too high. batteries are meet
requirements.
Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan.
Output abnormal (Inverter voltage 1. Reduce the connected
Fault code 06/58 below than 190Vac or is higher load.
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.
PV input voltage is beyond the Reduce the number of PV
Fault code 59
specification. modules in series.
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Appendix: Approximate Back-up Time Table

Model Load (VA) Backup Time @ 24Vdc 100Ah (min) Backup Time @ 24Vdc 200Ah (min)
300 449 1100
600 222 525
900 124 303
1200 95 227
SP3000 Handy 1500 68 164
1800 56 126
2100 48 108
2400 35 94
2700 31 74
3000 28 67

Model Load (VA) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 100Ah (min) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 200Ah (min)
500 613 1288
1000 268 613
1500 158 402
2000 111 271
2500 90 215
SP5000 Handy
3000 76 182
3500 65 141
4000 50 112
4500 44 100
5000 40 90
Note: Backup time depends on the quality of the battery, age of battery and type of battery.
Specifications of batteries may vary depending on different manufacturers.

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