Badger Power Electronics BPE-HI-SP-3.6K User manual

PowerDepot Hybrid Inverter
3.6kW/5.5kW
User Manual
V1.0
Badger Power Electronics
Address: Manchester Science Park, Enterprise House, Lloyd
Street N, Manchester, M15 6SE, United Kingdom
www.badgerpowerelectronics.com

2
Badger Power Electronics
BPE PowerDepot Hybrid Inverter Installation Guide
Table of Contents:
1 Product Information
3
6
8
8
10
10
4
11
14
1.1 System Introduction................................................................................................
1.2 BPE-HI-SP-3.6/5.5K Datasheet..............................................................................
2 Electrical Connection
2.1 Grounding...............................................................................................................
2.2Grid/EPS Connection............................................................................................. 7
2.3PV Connection.......................................................................................................
2.4Meter/CT Connection.............................................................................................
2.5 Communication Connection....................................................................................
2.6 Meter/CT Communication Connection....................................................................
2.7 RS485 Connection..................................................................................................
2.8 NTC/RMO/Dry Connections...................................................................................
15
19
19
20
15
21
2.9Wi-Fi Datalogger Connection...........................................................................
3 Commissioning the System
3.1 Inverter Working Modes......................................................................................
3.2 Starting Up the System........................................................................................
3.3 Shutting Down the System..................................................................................
4 User Interface
4.1 LED Explanation..................................................................................................
4.2 App Setup Guide.................................................................................................
4.3 Remote Monitoring.............................................................................................. 30
30
32
31
5. Maintenance
5.1 Routine Maintenance...........................................................................................
5.2 System Troubleshooting......................................................................................
5.3 Removing the Inverter.........................................................................................

Badger Power Electronics
1 Product Introduction
1.1 System Introduction
Our BPE PowerDepot Hybrid Inverter combines Solar PV, Battery Charging and Emergency Backup Power together with
an easy-to-use Bluetooth App to manage your home’s complete power needs.
25
2465
21
9 10 11 12
3 4
Monitoring
Device
Cloud
PV Inverter
CT/Meter
Grid
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
Normal Load
Battery
EPS Load
3

Badger Power Electronics
1.2 BPE-HI-SP-3.6/5.5K Datasheet
Inverter Specications BPE-HI-SP-3.6K BPE-HI-SP-5.5K
Eciency Max Efficiency (PV to AC) 97.3%
Input (PV)
Max PV Power 9000W
Max PV Voltage 550V
Max Input Current (input A/input B) 15A/15A
Max Short Current (input A/input B) 20A/20A
Start Operating Voltage 90V
MPPT Voltage Range 70V-520V
Number of MPPTs 2
String per MPPT 1
Input (BAT)
Compatible Battery Type Lithium/Lead-acid
Nominal Battery Voltage 48V
Battery Voltage Range 40V-60V
Max Charge/Discharge Current 120A/120A
Max Charge/Discharge Power 3680W/3680W 5500W/5500W
Lithium Battery Charge Curve Self-adaption to BMS
Protection
Protection Category Class I
DC Switch Integrated
Anti-Islanding Protection Integrated
AC Overcurrent Protection Integrated
AC Short Circuit Protection Integrated
DC Reverse Connection Integrated
Surge Arrester DC Type III, AC Type III
Insulation Detection Integrated
Leakage Current Protection Integrated
PV Overvoltage Category II
AC Overvoltage Category II
4

Badger Power Electronics
Inverter Specications BPE-HI-SP-3.6K BPE-HI-SP-5.5K
Output
(Grid)
Nominal AC Output Power 3680W 5500W
Max AC Output Apparent Power 3680VA 5500VA
Max AC Output Power (PF=1) 3680W 5500W
Max AC Output Current 16A 25A
Rated AC Voltage 220V ±10%
AC Voltage Range 150V-300V (Adjustable)
Rated Grid Frequency 50Hz/60Hz
AC Frequency Range 45Hz-55Hz/55Hz-65Hz (Adjustable)
Grid Connection Single Phase
Power Factor > 0.99 @ rated power (Adjustable 0.8 LD – 0.8 LG)
THDI <3% (Rated Power)
Output
(Back up)
Nominal Output Voltage 230V
Nominal Output Frequency 50Hz/60Hz
Nominal Output Power 3680W 5500W
Nominal Output Current 16A 25A
Transfer Time 10ms(typ) / 20ms(max)
THDV <3% @ 100 % R Load
Certications
Grid VDE-AR-N4105, IEC 61727/62116, AS 4777.2, EN 50549-1:2019, C10/11, G98,
G99, CEI 0-21, NRS 097-2-1, RD 1699/661/413, NTS
Safety IEC 62109-1&2, IEC 62040-1, IEC 62477-1
Warranty 5 Years
General
Max Operation Altitude 4000m
Noise Emission <35dB
Ingress Protection Degree IP65
Operating Temperature Range -25°C ~ 60°C
Relative Humidity 0 ~ 100%
Cooling Concept Natural Cooling
Mounting Wall Bracket
Dimensions (W*H*D) 515mm*485mm*175mm
Weight 25Kg
PV Connection Via MC4
Battery Connection Via Dedicated DC Connector
AC Connection Via (grid & back up) Dedicated AC Connector
Compatible Batteries BPE, Dyness, Pylontech & Aodo
HMI & COM
Display LED & APP
Communication Interface RS485/CAN (for BMS), RS485, USB, DRM/RS485 (for Meter),
Wi-Fi
5

Badger Power Electronics
2Electrical Connection
This chapter shows the details connection of BPE Hybrid Inverter.
Ensure that inverter and all cables to be installed are completely
powered off during the entire installation and connection. Otherwise, fatal
injury can occur due to the high voltage.
DANGER
Note: 1. PV related contents are N/A for AC Couple inverter.
PE
PV Array
PE
Grid
25
24
CT
or
Meter
DDSU666
5(80)A
2
1
6555 25
4
3
USB PARAL RS485
DRM BMS
CT/
METER
Lithium battery/
lead-acid battery
PE
Normal Load
Main
Breaker
Critical Load
PE
2. BMS communication connection is only for lithium
battery.
3. Meter is optional.
4. Breaker details:
DC breaker on BATTERY side: 150A
AC breaker on Critical load side ≥50A
AC breaker on Inverter side ≥50A
N
L
COM
L
N
PE
Breaker
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
2.1 Grounding
a. Connect the ground wire between inverter and system enclosure using an M5 screw
Grounding
Terminal
The bottom view
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
The inverter must be grounded; otherwise, there may be a risk of
electric shock.
WARNING
6

Badger Power Electronics
b. Connect the BMS cable to the inverter BMS po
Rubber nut
RJ45
terminals
Threaded
sleeve
BMS cable
Waterproof cover
Seal
Inverter
side
Do not cut the
communication cable.
Unscrew the waterproof cover
and loosen the rubber nut on
waterproof cover.
Lead the BMS cable through the rubber nut, seal and waterproof cover in turn.
Press the BMS cable in the seal
via the side incisions.
cc
Lithium
Battery
Insert RJ45 terminals into corresponding ports.
Screw the waterproof cover back to inverter firmly
with 4 x M4 screws.
Install the seal into the threaded sleeve, fasten the
rubber nut.
1
2
3
1
3
2
Connection Terminal
on Inverter
Cable Gland Threaded Sleeve
Grid/EPS Connector
A. Diameter 14 ~ 20/10~14mm
B. Cross Section 8~14/4~6mm²
C. Strip Length ~10mm
AB
C
Ensure you use the proper
cables that are mandated by your
local regulations.
Tighten all three screws
and ensure each cable
is secure.
Tighten nut to
avoid loosening.
1
2
3
Click
13
2
4
PE
LN
Earth
Line
Neutral
2.3 Grid/EPS Connection
For connecting the Grid/EPS connection please refer to the step below.
An AC breaker should be installed
between inverter and the Grid/EPS.
a. Before connecting the AC cable
from the inverter to the AC breaker,
you must confirm the AC breaker is
set to the off position.
b. Connect the PE conductor to
grounding electrode, and connect
the N and L conductors to AC
breaker.
c. Finally, connect the Grid/EPS
connector to the Hybrid Inverter and
ensure you hear a click.
NOTICE:
Multiple inverters in parallel are not
allowed to share a circuit breaker.
7

2.4 PV Connection
Badger Power Electronics
NOTICE
Before connection the PV panels, ensure the MC4 connector has
the correct polarity. Incorrect polarity could permanently damage
the inverter.
The PV array shouldn’t be connected to agrounding conductor.
The minimum insulation resistance to ground of the PV panels
requirement of minimum resistance is not met.
Positive Connector
Using crimping tool to crimp the
MC4 connectors
Negative Connector
Diameter
4~6mm
Limit buckle
4mm
4mm
Click
Note: DC cablesshould be dedicated PV cables(suggest using 4~6mm² PV1-F cable).
Tighten the waterproof nuts on
each connector with a wrench.
PC
Test string voltage and confirm string polarity. Ensure that the PV switch is OFF.
~~
~
~
36
Click
2.5 Meter/CT Connection
You can monitor usage with a meter or a CT. The meter and CT can’t be installed at the same time. The meter is
optional .
Meter Connection
The PowerDepot A1 inverter only supports the CHNT-DDSU666 meter.
5 6 24 25
21
99 00 11 2
3 4
DDSU666
N
L
N
L
Grid
Side
Inverter
Side
8

Badger Power Electronics
Before connecting to Grid, please install a seperate AC breaker (≥60A; not included) between the meter and Grid. This
ensuresthe inverter can be safely disconnected for maintenance.
The connection diagram when using a meter is as shown in the figure below:
5 6 2 4 25
21
99 0 11 12
3 4
L
N
L
N
Grid
Load
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
Please refer to the meter instruction manual for details.
CT Connection
L
N
L
N
Grid
Load Grid
Load
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
Note: The arrow on the CT indicates the current flow direction from grid to the inverter.
9

Badger Power Electronics
2.6 Communication Connection
The inputs for all communcation devices are located on the bottom of the Hybrid Inverter.
BMSDRM METER
NTC
RMO
DRY
WIFI
USB PARAL RS485
CT/
Interface Description
USB For USB communication upgrade
LAN For ethernet communication upgrade
BMS Lithium battery communication interface
DRM Demand response mode
METER/CT For Meter/CT communication
9-Pins
NTC Temperature sensor terminal of lead-acid battery
RMO Remote control
DRY DI/DO control
GPRS/WIFI For GPRS/WIFI communication
BMS Connection (Inverter BMS port definition)
Badger Power Electronics
10