User Manual

Off Grid Solar Inverter

SPF 5000 ES

Version: 1.0
 Table Of Contents
Information on this Manual............................................................................................................................ 1

Validity ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Scope ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Target Group ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 2

Features .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Product Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

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

Mounting the Unit ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Battery Connection ................................................................................................................................... 5

Lead-acid Battery Connection ............................................................................................................... 5
Lithium Battery Connection ................................................................................................................... 6

AC Input/Output Connection .................................................................................................................. 10

PV Connection ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Communication Connection .................................................................................................................... 12

Dry Contact Signal .................................................................................................................................. 12

Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

Power ON/OFF ........................................................................................................................................ 13

Operation and Display Panel ................................................................................................................... 13

LCD Display Icons ................................................................................................................................ 14
LCD Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 16

Display Information ................................................................................................................................ 21

Operating Mode Description ................................................................................................................... 22

Parallel Installation Guide ............................................................................................................................ 23

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 23

Parallel Board Installation ...................................................................................................................... 23

Parallel Operation in Single Phase .......................................................................................................... 26

Parallel Operation in Three Phase........................................................................................................... 29

PV Connection ......................................................................................................................................... 32

LCD Setting and Display .......................................................................................................................... 32

Fault Reference Code ................................................................................................................................... 34
Warning Indicator ........................................................................................................................................ 34
Battery Equalization ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Trouble Shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Information on this Manual
Validity

This manual is valid for the following devices:

SPF 5000 ES

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
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions.
Read and keep this manual for future reference.
1. Please be clear which kind of battery system you want, lithium battery system or lead-acid battery system, if
you choose the wrong system, energy storage system can’t work normally.
2. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary marking on the unit, the batteries and all
appropriate sections of this manual. The company has the right not to quality assurance, if not according to
the instructions of this manual for installation and cause equipment damage.
3. All the operation and connection please professional electrical or mechanical engineer.
4. All the electrical installation must comply with the local electrical safety standards.
5. When install PV modules in the daytime, installer should cover the PV modules by opaque materials,
otherwise it will be dangerous as high terminal voltage of modules in the sunshine.
6. CAUTION-To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead-acid type rechargeable batteries and
lithium batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
7. 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.
8. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
9. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
10. For optimum operation of this inverter, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable size. It’s very
important to correctly operate this inverter.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This inverter should be connected to a permanent grounded wiring system.
Be sure to comply with local requirements and regulation to install this inverter.
14. NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do NOT connect to the mains when DC input short
circuits.
15. Make sure the inverter is completely assembled, before the operation.

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Introduction

Hybrid Power System

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. This inverter can work with or without batteries.

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 5KW, power factor 1

MPPT ranges 120V~430V, 450Voc

High frequency inverter with small size and light weight

Pure sine wave AC output

Solar and utility grid can power loads at the same time

With CAN/RS485 for BMS communication

With the ability to work without battery

Parallel operation up to 6 unit

WIFI/ GPRS remote monitoring (optional)

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Product Overview

1. LCD display 2. Status indicator

3. Charging indicator 4. Fault indicator
5. Function buttons 6. AC input
7. WiFi/GPRS communication port 8. USB communication port
9. CAN communication Port 10. RS485 communication Port

11. Dry contact 12. PV input

13. Power on/off switch 14. Battery input
15. Parallel communication ports 16. Current sharing ports

17. AC output 18. Circuit breaker

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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
Current sharing cable x 1
Parallel communication cable x 1
Preparation
Before connecting all wiring, 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.
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 right
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.

Install the unit by screwing three screws.

It’s recommended to use M4 or M5 screws.

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Battery Connection
Lead-acid Battery Connection
User can choose proper capacity lead acid battery with a nominal voltage at 48V. Also, you need to choose
battery type as “AGM(default) or FLD”

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:

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

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 and terminal size as below.

Recommended battery cable and terminal size:

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Model Wire Size Cable (mm ) Torque value（max）
SPF 5000 ES 1 x 2AWG 35 2 Nm
Note: for lead acid battery, the recommended charge current is 0.2C(Cbattery capacity)
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 200Ah capacity battery for
SPF 5000 ES.
3. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the bolts are
tightened with torque of 2Nm. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charge is correctly
connected and ring terminals are tightly screwed to the battery terminals.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

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

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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Lithium Battery Connection
If choosing lithium battery for SPF 5000 ES, you are allowed to use the lithium battery only which we have configured.
There're two connectors on the lithium battery, RJ45 port of BMS and power cable.

Please follow below steps to implement lithium battery connection:

1. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size (same as Lead acid, see
section Lead-acid Battery connection for details) .

2. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the bolts are
tightened with torque of 2-3Nm. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charge is correctly connected
and ring terminals are tightly screwed to the battery terminals.

3. Connect the end of RJ45 of battery to BMS communication port(RS485 or CAN) of inverter.

4. The other end of RJ45 insert to battery communication port(RS485 or CAN).

Note: if choosing lithium battery, make sure to connect the BMS communication cable between the battery and the
inverter. You need to choose battery type as “lithium battery”.

Lithium battery communication and setting

In order to communicate with battery BMS, you should set the battery type to “LI” in Program 5. Then the LCD will
switch to Program 36, which is to set the protocol type. There are several protocols in the inverter. Please get
instruction from Growatt to choose which protocol to match the BMS.
1. Connect the end of RJ45 of battery to BMS communication port of inverter
Make sure the lithium battery BMS port connects to the inverter is Pin to Pin, the inverter BMS port pin assignment
shown as below:
Pin number RS485 port CAN port
1 RS485B --
2 RS485A --
3 -- --
4 -- CANH
5 -- CANL
6 -- --
7 -- --
8 -- --

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LCD setting
To connect battery BMS, need to set the battery type as “LI” in Program 05.
After set “LI” in Program 05, it will switch to Program 36 to choose communication type. There will be 2 options
under Program 36, first is the SCI communication type, and here will be 15 options(L01, L02…L15) under it; Second
is the CAN communication type, and here will be another 15 options(L51, L52…L65) under it.

Note: you can only use one communication type RS485 or CAN in a time

AGM (default)

Flooded

Lithium (only suitable when communicated with BMS)

User-Defined
05 Battery type

If “User-Defined” is selected, battery charge voltage and low DC

cut-off voltage can be set up in program 19, 20 and 21.

User-Defined 2（suitable when lithium battery without BMS

communication）

If “User-Defined 2” is selected, battery charge voltage and low DC

cut-off voltage can be set up in program 19, 20 and 21. It is
recommended to set to the same voltage in program 19 and
20(full charging voltage point of lithium battery). The inverter will
stop charging when the battery voltage reach this setting.

Protocol 1

Protocol 2

36 RS485 communication type

. .
. .
. .

Protocol 15

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 Protocol 51

Protocol 52

CAN communication type

. .
. .
. .

Protocol 65

Note: when the battery type set to Li, the setting option 12, 13, 21 will change to display percent.
Note: when the battery type set as “LI”, the Maximum charge current can't be modified by the user. When the
communication fail, the inverter will cut off output.

Setting SOC point back to

utility source when selecting
12
“SBU priority” or “Solar first”
in program 01 Default 50%, 20%~50% Settable

Setting SOC point back to

battery mode when selecting
13 “SBU priority” or “Solar first”
in program 01 Default 95%, 60%~100% Settable

Low DC cut-off SOC

If “LI” is selected in program 5,
21 this program can be set up
Default 20%, 5%~30% Settable
Note: any questions about communicating with BMS, please consult with Growatt.

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Communicating with battery BMS in parallel system

If need to use communicate with BMS in a parallel system, an external RS485/CAN HUB is needed to converge the
communication cables from the parallel inverters to lithium battery.

RS485/CAN Hub:

Two inverters in parallel:

Six inverters in parallel:

Note: if inverters parallel as 3 phase system, only need to connect L1-Phase inverters with lithium battery RJ45 port to
communicate with BMS. When inverters on L1-Phase are more than 2 units, it would need an extra RS485/CAN HUB to
converge inverters on L1-Phase to connect with battery RJ45 port to communicate with BMS.
Note: the above diagrams described the parallel system communicate with lithium battery in CAN communication type,
and it is the same to the RS485 communication type.

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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
50A for SPF 5000 ES.
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
SPF 5000 ES 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.

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.

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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 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.

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

WARNING! It'’ 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) Torque value（max）
SPF 5000 ES 1 x 12AWG 4 1.2 Nm

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 SPF 5000 ES
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 450Vdc

PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 120Vdc~430Vdc

Please follow below steps to implement PV module connection:

1. Remove insulation sleeve 10 mm for positive and negative conductors.
2. Check correct polarity of connection cable from PV modules and PV input

connectors. Then, connect positive pole (+) of connection cable to positive

pole (+) of PV input connector. Connect negative pole (-) of connection
cable to negative pole (-) of PV input connector.

3. Make sure the wires are securely connected.

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.

Dry Contact Signal

There is one dry contact available on the rear panel. When program 24 is set as “disable”, it could be used to
deliver signal to external device when battery voltage reaches warning level. When program 24 is set as
“enable” and the unit is working in battery mode, it could be used to trigger the grounding box to connect
neutral and grounding of AC output together.
When program 24 is set as “disable” (default setting):

Unit Status Condition Dry contact port:

NC & C NO & C
Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered. Close Open
Output is powered from Utility. Close Open
Output is Program 01 Battery voltage < Low DC warning
Open Close
powered set as Utility voltage
from Battery voltage > Setting value in
Battery or Program 13 or battery charging Close Open
Power On Solar. reaches floating stage
Program 01 Battery voltage < Setting value in
Open Close
is set as Program 12
SBU or Battery voltage > Setting value in
Solar first Program 13 or battery charging Close Open
reaches floating stage

When program 24 is set as “enable”:

Dry contact port:

Unit Status Condition

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.

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.

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

Icon Description
AC Input Information

AC input icon
Indicate AC input power, AC input voltage, AC input frequency, AC input
current
Indicate AC power loads in bypass
PV Input Information

PV input icon

Indicate PV power, PV voltage, PV current, etc

Output Information

Inverter icon
Indicate output voltage, output current, output frequency, inverter
temperature
Load Information

Load icon

Indicate power of load, power percentage of load

Indicate overload happened

Indicate short circuit happened
Battery Information
Indicate battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in battery
mode and charging status in line mode.

Indicate battery voltage, battery percentage, battery current

Indicate SLA battery

Indicate lithium battery

Indicate charging source priority: solar first, solar and utility, or only solar

Other Information
Indicate output source priority: solar first, utility first, SBU mode or SUB mode

Indicate warning code or fault code

Indicate a warning or a fault is happening

Indicate it’s during setting values
Indicate the alarm is disabled

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In AC mode, battery icon will present Battery Charging Status
Status Battery voltage LCD Display
<2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns.
Constant Current Bottom bar will be on and the other three bars
2 ~ 2.083V/cell
will flash in turns.
mode / Constant Bottom two bars will be on and the other two bars
Voltage mode 2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell
will flash in turns.
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.

In battery mode, battery icon 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

> 1.883 V/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

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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. Then press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC button to exit.
Program Description Setting Option

Solar first

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 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 low-level warning voltage or the setting
point in program 12.

Utility first (default)

Utility will provide power to the loads as first priority.

Solar and battery energy will provide power to the loads only when
Output source priority: To
utility power is not available.
01 configure load power
source priority SBU priority

Solar energy provides power to the loads as first priority.

If solar energy is not sufficient to power all connected loads, battery 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.

SUB priority

Solar energy provides power to the loads as first priority.

If solar energy is not sufficient to power all connected loads, solar and
utility will power loads at the same time.
Battery provides power to the loads only when solar energy is not
sufficient and there is no utility.
Maximum charging current:
set total charging current for
solar and utility chargers.
02
(Max. charging current = Default 60A, 10A~100A Settable
utility charging current +
solar charging current)
Appliance (default)

If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 90~280VAC

UPS

03 AC input voltage range

If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 170~280VAC
Generator

If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 90~280VAC

In this mode, the MAX. charging current is 30A

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 Saving mode disable (default)

If disabled, no matter connected load is low or high, the on/off status of

Power saving mode inverter output will not be effected.
04
enable/disable Saving mode enable

If enabled, the output of inverter will be off when connected load is pretty
low or not detected.
AGM (default)

Flooded

Lithium (only suitable when communicated with BMS)

User-Defined
05 Battery type

If “User-Defined” is selected, battery charge voltage and low DC cut-off

voltage can be set up in program 19, 20 and 21.
User-Defined 2（suitable when lithium battery without BMS
communication）

If “User-Defined 2” is selected, battery charge voltage and low DC cut-off

voltage can be set up in program 19, 20 and 21. It is recommended to set to
the same voltage in program 19 and 20(full charging voltage point of lithium
battery). The inverter will stop charging when the battery voltage reach this
setting.
Restart disable (default) Restart enable
Auto restart when overload
06 occurs

Restart disable (default) Restart enable

Auto restart when over
07 temperature occurs

230V (default) 220V

Output voltage
*This setting is only
available when the inverter
08 208V
is in standby mode (Switch 240V
off).

Output frequency 50Hz (default) 60Hz

*This setting is only
09 available when the inverter
is in standby mode (Switch
off).

Number of series
10
batteries connected
(e.g. Showing batteries are connected in 4 series)

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 Maximum utility charging
current
Note: If setting value in
Program 02 is smaller
11 than that in Program 11,
the inverter will apply Default 30A, 10A~80A Settable
charging current from
Program 02 for utility
charger
Setting voltage point back
to utility source when
12
selecting “SBU priority” or
“Solar first” in program 01 Default 46.0V, 44.0V~51.2V Settable

Setting voltage point back

to battery mode when
13 selecting “SBU priority”
or “Solar first” in program Default 54.0V, 48.0V~58.0V Settable
01
If this off grid solar inverter is working in Line, Standby or Fault mode,
charger source can be programmed as below:
Solar first Solar energy will charge battery as
first priority.
Utility will charge battery only when
solar energy is not available.
Solar and Utility
Charger source priority: Solar energy and utility will both
14 To configure charger
charge battery.
source priority
Only Solar Solar energy will be the only charger
source no matter utility is available
or not.
If this off grid solar inverter is working in Battery mode or Power saving
mode, only solar energy can charge battery. Solar energy will charge battery
if it's available and sufficient.
Alarm on (default) Alarm off
15 Alarm control

Backlight on (default) Backlight off

16 Backlight control

Alarm on (default) Alarm off

Beeps while primary
17
source is interrupted

Bypass disable (default) Bypass enable

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

Bulk charging voltage (C.V

voltage). If self-defined is
19
selected in program 5, this
program can be set up Default 56.4V, 48.0V~58.4V Settable

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 Floating charging voltage.
If self-defined is selected in
20
program 5, this program
can be set up Default 54.0V, 48.0V~58.4V Settable

Low DC cut-off voltage.

If self-defined is selected
21
in program 5, this program
can be set up Default 42.0V, 40.0V~48.0V Settable

Single: Parallel:

L1 Phase: L2 Phase:

L3 Phase:
AC output mode
*This setting is only
available when the inverter
23 is in standby mode (Switch When the units are used in parallel with single phase, please select “PAL” in
off). program 23.
Note: Parallel forbidden
without battery It requires 3 inverters to support
three-phase equipment, 1 inverter in each phase.
Please select “3P1” in program 23 for the inverters connected to L1 phase,
“3P2” in program 23 for the inverters connected to L2 phase and “3P3” in
program 23 for the inverters connected to L3 phase.

Be sure to connect share current cable to units which are on the same phase.
Do NOT connect share current cable between units on different phases.
Besides, power saving function will be automatically disabled.
Disable: Neutral and grounding of AC output is disconnected.
(Default)
Allow neutral and
grounding of AC output
is connected together: Enable: Neutral and grounding of AC output is connected.
When enabled, inverter
24
can deliver signal to
trigger grounding box to
short neutral and
grounding(for expansion) This function is only available when the inverter is working with external
grounding box. Only when the inverter is working in battery mode, it will
trigger grounding box to connect neutral and grounding of AC output.

37 Real time setting---Year Default 2018, range 2018~2099

38 Real time setting---Month Default 01, range 01~12

39 Real time setting---Date Default 01, range 01~31

40 Real time setting---Hour Default 00, range 00~23

41 Real time setting---Minute Default 00, range 00~59

42 Real time setting---Second Default 00, range 00~59

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 Battery equalization enable Battery equalization disable(default)

43 Battery equalization
If “Flooded” or “User-Defined” is selected in program 05, this program can
be set up.

Battery equalization
44
voltage
Default 54.0V, 48.0V~58.4V Settable

Default 60min, 5min~900min

45 Battery equalized time
Settable

Default 120min, 5min~900min

46 Battery equalized timeout
Settable

Default 30days, 1 days~90 days

47 Equalization interval
Settable

Equalization activated immediately

Equalization activated immediately on
off(default)

Equalization activated If equalization function is enabled in program 43, this program can be setup.
48
immediately If “On” is selected in this program, it’s to activate battery equalization
immediately and LCD main page will shows “ ”. If “Off” is selected, it will
cancel equalization function until next activated equalization time arrives
based on program 47setting. At this time, “ ” will not be shown in LCD
main page.
0000(default) The time allows utility to charge the battery.
Allow utility to charge the Use 4 digits to represent the time period, the
battery all day run. upper two digits represent the time when
utility start to charge the battery, setting
range from 00 to 23, and the lower two
digits represent the time when utility end to
49 Utility charging time
charge the battery, setting range from 00 to
23.
(eg: 2320 represents the time allows utility
to charge the battery is from 23:00 to the
next day 20:59, and the utility charging is
prohibited outside of this period)
0000(default) The time allows inverter to power the load.
Allow inverter to power the Use 4 digits to represent the time period, the
load all day run. upper two digits represent the time when
inverter start to power the load, setting
range from 00 to 23, and the lower two
digits represent the time when inverter end
50 AC output time
to power the load, setting range from 00 to
23.
(eg: 2320 represents the time allows inverter
to power the load is from 23:00 to the next
day 20:59, and the inverter AC output power
is prohibited outside of this period)

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Display Information
The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing “UP” or “DOWN” key. The selectable
information is switched as below order: voltage, frequency, current, power, firmware version.

Setting Information LCD display

① AC Input voltage
② Output voltage
③ Load percentage
④ PV input voltage
⑤ Battery voltage
⑥ Battery charging stage
(Default Display Screen)
① AC Input frequency
② Output frequency
③ Load power in VA
④ PV energy sum in KWH
⑤ Battery percentage
⑥ Battery charging stage
① AC Input current
② Output current
③ Load percentage
④ PV input current
⑤ Battery charging current
⑥ Battery charging stage
① AC input power in Watts
② Inverter temperature
③ Load power in Watts
④ PV energy sum in KWH
⑤ Battery percentage
⑥ Battery charging stage

Firmware version
(CPU1: 040-00-b21; CPU2:041-00-b21)

Time
(15:20:10, December 15, 2018)

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 Operating Mode Description
Operation mode Description LCD display
Standby mode / Power saving Charging by utility and PV Charging by utility
mode energy.
Note: *Standby mode: The
inverter is not turned on yet but No output is
at this time, the inverter can supplied by the
charge battery without AC
output. unit but it still
*Power saving mode: If can charge Charging by PV energy No charging
enabled, the output of inverter batteries.
will be off when connected load
is pretty low or not detected.

Charging by utility and PV Charging by utility

energy
Fault mode
Note:
*Fault mode: Errors are caused PV energy and
by inside circuit error or utility can
external reasons such as over charge batteries. Charging by PV energy No charging
temperature, output short
circuited and so on.

Charging by PV energy

The unit will

Charging by utility
provide output
power from the
Line Mode mains. It can
also charge the
battery at line
No battery connected
mode.

Power from battery and PV energy

The unit will

provide output
Battery Mode power from
Power from battery only
battery and PV
power.

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Parallel Installation Guide
Introduction
This inverter can be used in parallel with two different operation modes.
1. Parallel operation in single phase with up to 6 units.
2. Maximum 6 units work together to support 3-phase equipment. Four units support one phase maximum.
NOTE: If the package includes share current cable and parallel cable, the inverter is default supported parallel
operation. You may skip section 3. If not, please purchase parallel kit and install this unit by following
instruction from professional technical personnel in local dealer.

Package Contents
In parallel kit, you will find the following items in the package:

Parallel board Parallel communication cable Current sharing cable

Parallel Board Installation

Step 1: Remove wire cover by unscrewing all screws.

Step 2: Remove WiFi/GPRS communication board and CAN/RS485 communication board by unscrewing
screws as below chart.

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Step 3: Remove two screws as below chart and remove 2-pin and 14-pin cables. Take out the board under the
communication boards.

Step 4: Remove two screws as below chart to take out cover of parallel communication.

Step 5: Install new parallel board with 2 screws tightly.

Step 6: Re-connect 2-pin and 14-pin to original position.

Parallel board WiFi/GPRS communication board CAN/RS485 communication board

Step 7: Put communication boards back to the unit.

Step 8: Put wire cover back to the unit. Now the inverter is providing parallel operation function.

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Mounting the Unit
When installing multiple units, please follow below chart.

NOTE: For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, allow a clearance of approx. 20cm to the side and approx. 50 cm
above and below the unit. Be sure to install each unit in the same level.
Wiring Connection
The cable size of each inverter is shown as below
Recommended battery cable and terminal size for each inverter: Ring terminal:

Model Wire Size Cable (mm2) Torque value

（max）

SPF 5000 ES 1 x 2AWG 35 1.2 Nm

WARNING: Be sure the length of all battery cables is the same. Otherwise, there will be voltage difference between
inverter and battery to cause parallel inverters not working.

You need to connect the cables of each inverter together. Take the battery cables for example: You need to use a
connector or bus-bar as a joint to connect the battery cables together, and then connect to the battery terminal.
The cable size used from joint to battery should be X times cable size in the tables above. “X” indicates the number
of inverters connected in parallel.

Regarding AC input and output, please also follow the same principle.
Recommended AC input and output cable size for each inverter:
Model Gauge Cable (mm2) Torque Value
SPF 5000 ES 10 AWG 6 1.2 Nm
CAUTION!! Please install the breaker at the battery and AC input side. This will ensure the inverter can be
securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from over current of battery or AC input.

Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter:

Model 1 unit*
SPF 5000 ES 150A / 60VDC
*If you want to use only one breaker at the battery side for the whole system, the rating of the breaker should be X
times current of 1 unit. “X” indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel.

Recommended breaker specification of AC input with single phase:

Model 2 units 3 units 4 units 5 units 6 units
SPF 5000 ES 100A/230VAC 150A/230VAC 200A/230VAC 250A/230VAC 300A/230VAC

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 Note1: You can use 40A breaker (50A for 5KVA) for only 1 unit, and each inverter has a breaker at its AC input.
Note2: Regarding three phase system, you can use 4 poles breaker, the rating is up to the current of the
phase which has the maximum units. Or you can follow the suggestion of note 1.

Recommended battery capacity

Inverter parallel numbers 2 3 4 5 6

Battery Capacity 400AH 600AH 800AH 1000AH 1200AH

WARNING! Be sure that all inverters will share the same battery bank. Otherwise, the inverters will transfer to
fault mode.

Parallel Operation in Single Phase

WARNING! All inverters must be connected to the same batteries and ensure each group of cables from the
inverters to the batteries in the same length.

Two inverters in parallel:

Power Connection

Communication Connection

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Three inverters in parallel:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

Four inverters in parallel:

Power Connection

Communication Connection

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Five inverters in parallel:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

Six inverters in parallel:

Power Connection

Communication Connection

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Parallel Operation in Three Phase
WARNING! All inverters must be connected to the same batteries and ensure each group of cables from the
inverters to the batteries in the same length.
One inverter in each phase:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

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Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

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 Two inverters in each phase:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

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 Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases:
Power Connection

Communication Connection

WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases.
Otherwise, it may damage the inverters.

PV Connection
Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection on Page 11
CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separate

LCD Setting and Display

Refer to Program 23 on Page 19
Parallel in Single Phase
Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning:
 Correct wire connection
 Ensure all breakers in Line wires of load side are open and each Neutral wires of each unit are connected
together.
Step 2: Turn on each unit and set “PAL” in LCD setting program 23 of each unit. And then shut down all units.
NOET: It’s necessary to turn off switch when setting LCD program. Otherwise, the setting can not be programmed.

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Step 3: Turn on each unit.
LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit

NOTE: Master and slave units are randomly defined.

Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to have all inverters connect to utility at the
same time. If not, it will display warning 15.
LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit

Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the parallel system is completely installed.
Step 6: Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side. This system will start to provide power to the load.

Parallel in Three Phase

Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning:
 Correct wire connection
 Ensure all breakers in Line wires of load side are open and each Neutral wires of each unit are connected
together.
Step 2: Turn on all units and configure LCD program 23 as P1, P2 and P3 sequentially. Then shut down all units.
NOET: It’s necessary to turn off switch when setting LCD program. Otherwise, the setting can not be
programmed.
Step 3: Turn on all units sequentially.
LCD display in L1-phase unit LCD display in L2-phase unit LCD display in L3-phase unit

Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. If AC connection is detected and three phases are
matched with unit setting, they will work normally. Otherwise, if will display warning 15/16 and they will not work in
the line mode.
LCD display in L1-phase unit LCD display in L2-phase unit LCD display in L3-phase unit

Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the system to support 3-phase equipment is completely installed.
Step 6: Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side. This system will start to provide power to the load.

Note 1: To avoid overload occurring, before turning on breakers in load side, it’s better to have whole system in
operation first.
Note 2: Transfer time for this operation exists. Power interruption may happen to critical devices, which cannot bear
transfer time.

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Fault Reference Code
Fault Code Fault Event Icon on
01 Fan is locked
02 Over temperature

03 Battery voltage is too high

04 Battery voltage is too low
Output short circuited
05
Output voltage is too high.
06
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
56 Battery connection is open

57 Current sensor failed

58 Output voltage is too low
60 Negative power fault
61 PV voltage is too high
62 Internal communication error
80 CAN fault
81 Host loss

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

02 Over temperature Beep once every second

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

Solar charger stops due

12 Beep once every second
to low battery

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 Solar charger stops due
13 Beep once every second
to high PV voltage
Solar charger stops due
14 Beep once every second
to overload
Parallel input utility grid
15 Beep once every second
different

16 Parallel input phase error Beep once every second

17 Parallel output phase loss Beep once every second

19 Battery disconnect No beep

20 BMS communication error Beep once every second

21 PV power insufficient Beep once every second

Parallel forbidden without

22 Beep once every second
battery

33 BMScommunication loss Beep once every second

34 Cell over voltage Beep once every second

35 Cell under voltage Beep once every second

36 Total over voltage Beep once every second

37 Total under voltage Beep once every second

38 Discharge over voltage Beep once every second

39 Charge over voltage Beep once every second

40 Discharge over temperature Beep once every second

41 Charge over temperature Beep once every second

42 Mosfet over temperature Beep once every second

43 Battery over temperature Beep once every second

44 Battery under temperature Beep once every second

45 System shut down Beep once every second

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 Battery Equalization
Equalization function is added into charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like
stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top.
Equalizationalso 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 43 first. Then, you may apply this
function in device by either one of following methods:
1. Setting equalization interval in program 47.
2. Active equalization immediately in program 48.
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.

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

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Specifications
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications
INVERTER MODEL SPF 5000 ES
Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator)
Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac
Low Loss Voltage 170Vac± 7V (UPS); 90Vac± 7V (Appliances)

Low Loss Return Voltage 180Vac± 7V (UPS); 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 )
<20ms @ Single
Transfer Time
<30ms @ Parallel
Output Power
Output power derating: Rated Power
When AC input voltage drops to 170V,
20% Power
the output power will be derated.
90V 170V 280V Input Voltage

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Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications
INVERTER MODEL SPF 5000 ES
Rated Output Power 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 48Vdc
Cold Start Voltage(Lead-Acid Mode) 46.0Vdc
Cold Start SOC(Li Mode) 30%
44.0Vdc @ load < 20%
Low DC Warning Voltage
(Lead-Acid Mode) 42.8Vdc @ 20% ≤ load < 50%
40.4Vdc @ load ≥ 50%
46.0Vdc @ load < 20%
Low DC Warning Return Voltage
(Lead-Acid Mode) 44.8Vdc @ 20% ≤ load < 50%
42.4Vdc @ load ≥ 50%

42.0Vdc @ load < 20%

Low DC Cut-off Voltage
(Lead-Acid Mode) 40.8Vdc @ 20% ≤ load < 50%
38.4Vdc @ load ≥ 50%
Low DC Cut-off Voltage (Li Mode) 42.0Vdc
Low DC Warning SOC (Li Mode) Low DC Cut-off SOC +5%
Low DC Warning Return SOC
Low DC Cut-off SOC +10%
(Li Mode)
Low DC Cut-off SOC(Li Mode) Default 20%, 5%~30% settable
High DC Recovery Voltage 56.4Vdc
High DC Cut-off Voltage 60.8Vdc
No Load Power Consumption <60W

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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications
Utility Charging Mode

INVERTER MODEL SPF 5000 ES

Charging Algorithm 3-Step

Max. AC Charging Current 80Amp(@VI/P=230Vac)
Bulk Charging Flooded Battery 58.4Vdc
Voltage AGM / Gel Battery 56.4Vdc
Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc

Charging Curve

MPPT Solar Charging Mode

Max. PV Array Power 6000W
Nominal PV Voltage 340Vdc
Start-up Voltage 100Vdc±10Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 120Vdc~430Vdc
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 450Vdc
Max. PV Charging Current 100A
Max. Charging Current
100A
(AC Charger Plus Solar Charger)

Table 4 General Specifications

INVERTER MODEL SPF 5000 ES
Safety Certification CE

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 55°C

Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C

Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
Altitude <2000m
Dimension(D*W*H), mm 485 x 330 x 135
Net Weight, kg 12

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Trouble Shooting
Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation What to do
Unit shuts down LCD/LEDs and buzzer will
The battery voltage is too low . 1.Re-charge battery.
Automatically during be active for 3 seconds
startup process. and then complete off. (<1.91V/Cell) 2.Replace battery.

1.The battery voltage is far too 1. Check if batteries and the wiring are connected
No response after low. (<1.4V/Cell) well.
No indication.
power on. 2.Battery polarity is connected 2.Re-charge battery.
reversed. 3.Replace battery.
Input voltage is 0 on the
Check if AC breaker is tripped and AC wiring is
LCD and green LED is Input protector is tripped.
flashing. connected well.

Mains exist but the 1. Check if AC wires are too thin and/or too long.
unit works in battery Insufficient quality of AC power. 2. Check if generator (if applied) is working well or if
mode. Green LED is flashing.
(Shore or Generator) input voltage range setting is correct.
(UPS→Appliance)

Set “Battery First” or “Solar First”

Green LED is flashing. Change output source priority to Utility first.
as the priority of output source.
When it’s turned on,
internal relay is LCD display and LEDs are
Battery is disconnected. Check if battery wires are connected well.
switching on and off flashing
repeatedly.
Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan.
Internal temperature of component Check whether the air flow of the unit is blocked or
Fault code 02 is over 100°C. whether the ambient temperature is too high.
Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center.
Fault code 03 Check if spec and quantity of batteries are meet
The battery voltage is too high.
requirements.
Check if wiring is connected well and remove
Fault code 05 Output short circuited
abnormal load.
Output abnormal (Inverter voltage
1.Reduce the connected load.
Fault code 06/58 below than 190Vac or is higher
2.Return to repair center
than 260Vac)

The inverter is overload 110% and Reduce the connected load by switching off some
Fault code 07
time is up. equipment.
Fault code 08/09/53/57 Internal components failed. Return to repair center.

Fault code 51 Over current or surge

Buzzer beeps Restart the unit, if the error happens again, please
Fault code 52 Bus voltage is too low
continuously and red return to repair center.
LED is on. Fault code 55 Output voltage is unbalanced

Battery is not connected well If the battery is connected well, please return to
Fault code 56
or fuse is burnt. repair center.
1. Check whether the AC output connected to the
grid input.
2. Check whether Program 8 settings are the same for
all parallel inverters
Fault code 60 Negative power fault 3. Check whether the current sharing cables are
connnected well in the same parallel phases.
4. Check whether all neutral wires of all parallel units
are connnected together.
5. If problem still exists, contact repair center.
1. Check whether the parallel communication cables
Fault code 80 CAN fault are connected well.
2. Check whether Program 23 settings are right for the
Fault code 81 parallel system.
Host loss
3. If problem still exists, contact repair center

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