User Manual: Off Grid Solar Inverter 1KVA-5KVA (MHP)
User Manual: Off Grid Solar Inverter 1KVA-5KVA (MHP)
User Manual: Off Grid Solar Inverter 1KVA-5KVA (MHP)
Version: 1.0
Table Of Contents
Validity............................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Scope............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Target Group................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Symbols.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Features.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Product Overview....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Preparation....................................................................................................................................................................................5
Battery Connection.....................................................................................................................................................................6
AC Input/Output Connection................................................................................................................................................. 8
PV Connection.............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Final Assembly........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Communication Connection................................................................................................................................................. 11
Power ON/OFF...........................................................................................................................................................................12
Display Setting.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Warning Indicator.................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Trouble Shooting..................................................................................................................................................................................29
Information on this Manual
Validity
Scope
This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read
this manual carefully before installations and operations.
Target Group
This document is intended for qualified persons and end users. Tasks that do not require any particular
qualification can also be performed by end users. Qualified persons must have the following skills:
Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
Training in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical
devices and installations
Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations
Knowledge of the applicable standards and directives
Knowledge of and compliance with this document and all safety information
Safety Instructions
1. CAUTION – Only qualified personnel can install this device with battery.
2. Before using the unit, read all instructions and caution marks on the unit, understand the batteries
and all appropriate sections of this manual.
3. 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.
4. NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do NOT connect to the mains when DC
input short circuits.
5. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
6. 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.
7. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wiring before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
8. Be very cautious when working with metal tools on or around batteries. A potential risk, such as
dropping a tool to spark or short circuit batteries or other electrical parts, could cause an explosion.
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9. For optimum operation of this off grid solar inverter, please follow required spec to select appropriate
cable size. It’s very important to correctly operate this off grid solar inverter.
10. 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.
11. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS –This off grid solar inverter should be connected to a permanent
grounded wiring system. Be sure to comply with local requirements and regulation to install this
inverter.
12. Fuses (3 pieces of 40A, 32VDC for 1KVA, 4 pieces of 40A, 32VDC for 2KVA and 6 pieces for 3KVA, 1
piece of 200A, 58VDC for 4KVA and 5KVA) are provided as over-current protection for the battery
supply.
13. Warning!! Only qualified service persons are able to service this device. If errors still persist after
following troubleshooting table, please send this off grid solar inverter back to local dealer or service
center for maintenance.
Symbols
Symbol Explanation
Refer to page 23
Refer to page 24
Indicates overload which, if not avoided, can result in machine
damage or people injury
Refer to page 24
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Introduction
This is a multifunctional off grid solar inverter, integrated with a MPPT solar charge controller, a high
frequency pure sine wave inverter and a UPS function module in one machine, which is perfect for off grid
backup power and self-consumption applications. The transformerless design provides reliable power
conversion in compact size.
The whole system also need other devices to achieve complete running such as PV modules, generator, or
utility grid. Please consult with your system integrator for other possible system architectures depending on
your requirements. The WiFi / GPRS module is a plug-and-play monitoring device to be installed on the
inverter. With this device, users can monitor the status of the PV system from the mobile phone or from the
website anytime anywhere.
Features
Rated power 1KW to 5KW, power factor 1
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Product Overview
1. LCD display
2. Status indicator
3. Charging indicator
4. Fault indicator
5. Function buttons
14. Current sharing ports (only for parallel model) 15. AC output
NOTE: For parallel model installation and operation, please check separate parallel installation guide for the details.
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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 in the package:
The unit x 1
User manual x 1
Communication cable x 1
Software CD x 1
Preparation
Before connecting all wiring, please take off bottom cover by removing two screws 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 disconnect device between battery and inverter. It may not be requested to have a disconnect
device in some applications, however, it’s still requested to have over-current protection installed. Please refer
to typical amperage in below table as required fuse or breaker size.
Ring terminal:
Ring Terminal
Maximum Battery Dimensions Torque
Model Wire Size Cable
Amperage capacity 2 value
mm D (mm) L (mm)
1*4AWG 22 6.4 29.2
1KVA/2KVA 109A 100AH 2~ 3 Nm
2*8AWG 16 6.4 23.8
100AH 1*2AWG 38 6.4 33.2
3KVA 164A 2~ 3 Nm
200AH 2*6AWG 28 6.4 29.2
1*4AWG 22 6.4 39.2
4KVA 110A 200AH 2~ 3 Nm
2*8AWG 16 6.4 33.2
1*2AWG 38 6.4 39.2
5KVA 137A 200AH 2~ 3 Nm
2*6AWG 28 6.4 33.2
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Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:
1. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size.
2. Connect all battery packs as units requires. It’s suggested to connect at least 100Ah capacity battery for
1-3KVA model and at least 200Ah capacity battery for 4KVA/5KVA model.
3. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the bolts are
tightened with torque of 2-3 Nm. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charge is correctly
connected and ring terminals are tightly screwed to the battery terminals.
CAUTION!! Do not place anything between the flat part of the inverter terminal and the ring
terminal. Otherwise, overheating may occur.
CAUTION!! Do not apply anti-oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are
connected tightly.
CAUTION!! Before making the final DC connection or closing DC breaker/disconnector, be sure
positive (+) must be connected to positive (+) and negative (-) must be connected to negative
(-).
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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 10A
for 1KVA, 20A for 2KVA, 32A for 3KVA, 40A for 4KVA and 50A for 5KVA.
CAUTION!! There are two terminal blocks with “IN” and “OUT” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input
and output connectors.
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)
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5. Make sure the wires are securely connected.
CAUTION: Important
Be sure to connect AC wires with correct polarity. If L and N wires are connected reversely, it may cause
utility short-circuited when these inverters are worked in parallel operation.
CAUTION: Appliances such as air conditioner 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
with manufacturer of air conditioner that if it’s equipped with time-delay function before installation. Otherwise,
this off grid solar inverter will 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 a DC circuit breaker between inverter
and PV modules.
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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.
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 102Vdc max 102Vdc max 145Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 15~80Vdc 30~80Vdc 60~115Vdc
Min. battery voltage for PV charge 8.5Vdc 17Vdc 34Vdc
Final Assembly
After connecting all wiring, please put bottom cover back by screwing two screws as shown below.
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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.
NC & C NO & C
Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered. Close Open
Unit works in standby mode, line mode or fault mode Close Open
Power On
Unit works in battery mode or power saving mode Open Close
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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
(located on the button of the case) to turn on the unit.
1. LCD display
2. Status indicator
3. Charging indicator
4. Fault indicator
5. Function buttons
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 Buttons
Button 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
Indicate output voltage, output frequency, load percent, load in VA, load in
Watt and discharging current.
Battery Information
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In battery mode, it will present battery capacity.
Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display
< 1.717V/cell
1.717V/cell ~ 1.8V/cell
Load >50%
1.8 ~ 1.883V/cell
< 1.817V/cell
1.817V/cell ~ 1.9V/cell
50%> Load > 20%
1.9 ~ 1.983V/cell
> 1.983
< 1.867V/cell
1.867V/cell ~ 1.95V/cell
Load < 20%
1.95 ~ 2.033V/cell
> 2.033
Load Information
Indicates overload.
These three signs indicate the output priority. SOL.FIRST indicates solar first.
BAT.FIRST indicates battery first. UTI.FIRST indicates utility first.
Mute Operation
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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 Setting Option
Solar energy provides power to the
loads as first priority.
If solar energy is not sufficient to
power all connected loads, battery
Solar first energy will supply power the loads at
the same time.
Utility provides power to the loads only
when any one condition happens:
- Solar energy is not available
- Battery voltage drops to either
Output source priority: low-level warning voltage or the
01 To configure load power setting point in program 12.
source priority
Utility will provide power to the loads
Utility first (default) as first priority.
Solar and battery energy will provide
power to the loads only when utility
power is not available.
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If selected, acceptable AC
input voltage range will be
within 90~280VAC
Appliance (default)
If selected, acceptable AC
input voltage range will be
03 AC input voltage range
within 170~280VAC
UPS
If selected, acceptable AC
input voltage range will be
within 90~280VAC
Generator
If disabled, no matter
connected load is low or
high, the on/off status of
Saving mode disable (default) inverter output will not be
Power saving mode effected.
04
enable/disable
If enabled, the output of
inverter will be off when
connected load is pretty low
Saving mode enable or not detected.
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 19, 20 and 21.
08 Output voltage
240V 208V
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50Hz (default) 60Hz
09 Output frequency
Number of series
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batteries connected
(e.g. Showing batteries are connected in 4 series)
Maximum utility
11 48V model: default 30A, 10A~60A Settable
charging current
24V model: default 30A, 10A~30A Settable
12V model: default 20A, 10A~20A Settable
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Alarm on (default) Alarm off
15 Alarm control
Floating charging
voltage.
20 If self-defined is selected 48V model: default 54.0V, 48.0V~58.4V Settable
in program 5, this 24V model: default 27.0V, 24.0V~29.2V Settable
program can be set up 12V model: default 13.5V, 12.0V~14.6V Settable
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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, MPPT charging current,
MPPT charging power, battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, load percentage, load in VA,
load in Watt, DC discharging current, main CPU Version and second CPU Version.
Input frequency=50Hz
Input frequency
PV voltage=60V
PV voltage
Current ≧10A
Charging current
Current < 10A
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MPPT charging power=500W
Output frequency=50Hz
Output frequency
Load percent=70%
Load percentage
Load in VA
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When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will
present xxx W like below chart.
Load in Watt
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Operating Mode Description
Operation mode Description LCD display
Charging by utility and PV energy.
No charging.
Charging by utility.
Fault mode
Note:
*Fault mode: Errors are caused
PV energy and utility can
by inside circuit error or external
charge batteries.
reasons such as over
temperature, output short
circuited and so on. Charging by PV energy.
No charging.
Charging by PV energy
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Charging by utility
02 Over temperature
NOTE: Fault codes 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 57 and 58 are only available in 4K/5K model.
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Warning Indicator
Warning
Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing
Code
Fan is locked when inverter Beep three times every
01
is on. second
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Specifications
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications
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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications
2KVA/2KW 4KVA/4KW
Rated Output Power 1KVA/1KW
3KVA/3KW 5KVA/5KW
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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Flooded
Bulk 14.6Vdc 29.2Vdc 58.4Vdc
Battery
Charging
AGM / Gel
Voltage 14.1Vdc 28.2Vdc 56.4Vdc
Battery
Floating Charging Voltage 13.5Vdc 27Vdc 54Vdc
Overcharge Protection 15.5Vdvc 31Vdc 60Vdc
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)
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Solar Charging Mode
Default Charging
Current 30Amp 30Amp 60Amp
INVERTER
1KVA / 2KVA / 3KVA / 4KVA / 5KVA
MODEL
Safety
CE
Certification
Operating
Temperature 0°C to 55°C
Range
Storage
-15°C~ 60°C
temperature
Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
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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 1. Re-charge battery.
during startup seconds and then low (<1.91V/Cell) 2. Replace battery.
process. complete off.
1. The battery voltage is far 1. Check if batteries and the
No response after too low. (<1.4V/Cell) wiring are connected well.
No indication.
power on. 2. Battery polarity is 2. Re-charge battery.
connected 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 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 2. Check if generator (if
battery mode. Green LED is flashing.
power. (Shore or Generator) applied) is working well or if
input voltage range setting is
correct. (UPSAppliance)
Set “Solar First” as the priority Change output source priority
Green LED is flashing.
of 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.
Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan.
Internal temperature of Check if the air flow of the unit
Fault code 02
inverter component is over is blocked or the ambient
100°C. temperature is too high.
Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center.
Fault code 03 Check if spec and quantity of
The battery voltage is too high. batteries are meet
requirements.
Check if wiring is connected
Output short circuited. well and remove abnormal
load.
Fault code 05
Temperature of internal
Check if the air flow of the
Buzzer beeps converter component is over
unit is blocked or the ambient
continuously and 120°C. (Only
available for 1-3KVA models.) temperature is too high.
red LED is on.
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
Reduce the connected load by
Overload error. The inverter is
Fault code 07 switching off some
overload 110% and time is
equipment.
up.
Fault code
08/09/53/57 Internal components failed. Return to repair center.
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