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

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BPE PowerDepot Hybrid Inverter Installation Guide
Table of Contents:
1 Product Information
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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...................................................................................
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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
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5. Maintenance
5.1 Routine Maintenance...........................................................................................
5.2 System Troubleshooting......................................................................................
5.3 Removing the Inverter.........................................................................................

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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2.4 PV Connection
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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Rubber nut
RJ45
terminals
Threaded
sleeve
BMS cable
Waterproof cover
Seal
Inverter
side
Don’t cut off any
communication cables.
Unscrew the waterproof cover
and loosen the rubber nut on
waterproof cover.
Make the RJ45 terminal according to above function description of each Pin definition.
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.
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Lithium
Battery
Insert RJ45 terminals into corresponding ports.
Screw the waterproof cover back to inverter firmly
with 4 x M4 screws(1.2N.m).
Install the seal into the threaded sleeve, fasten the
rubber nut.
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2
3
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3
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DRMs Connection
DRMs is a shortened form for “inverter demand response modes”. It is a compulsory requirement for inverters in Australia.
DRMs
Control Module
Rubber nut
RJ45
terminals
Threaded
sleeve
DRMs cable
Waterproof cover
Seal
Inverter
side
Don’t cut off any
communication cables.
Unscrew the waterproof cover
and loosen the rubber nut on
waterproof cover.
Make the RJ45 terminal according to above function description of each Pin definition.
Lead the BMS cable through the rubber nut, seal and waterproof cover in turn.
Press the DRMs cable in the seal
via the side incisions.
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2
1
Insert RJ45 terminals into corresponding ports.
Screw the waterproof cover back to inverter firmly
with 4 x M4 screws(1.2N.m).
Install the seal into the threaded sleeve, fasten the
rubber nut.
1
2
3
3
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2.7 Meter/CT Communication Connection
RJ45 Terminal Configuration of Meter/CT Communication
Meter Connection
Inverter
Pin1 or Pin3(RS485_A )
Pin2 or Pin4(RS485_B )
Meter
Pin24
Pin25
5 6 2 4 25
21
99 00 11 2
3 4
Pin1 or 3
Pin2 or 4
6 24 2 5
DDSU666
Connect meter. Refer to the following steps:
Meter
Rubber nut
RJ45
terminals
Threaded
sleeve
Meter cable
Waterproof cover
Seal
Inverter
side
Don’t cut off any
communication cables.
Unscrew the waterproof cover
and loosen the rubber nut on
waterproof cover.
Make the RJ45 terminal according to above function description of each Pin definition.
Lead the meter communication cable through the rubber nut, seal and waterproof cover in turn.
Press the meter cable in the seal
via the side incisions.
cc
5 2 4 2 6 5
2 1
9 10 11 12
3 4
1
2
3
Insert RJ45 terminals into corresponding ports.
Screw the waterproof cover back to inverter firmly
with 4 x M4 screws(1.2N.m).
Install the seal into the threaded sleeve, fasten the
rubber nut.
1
2
3
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2.8 RS485 Connection
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RJ45 Terminal Configuration of RS485 Communication
PIN A BB PB PE
Function
Description
RS485_A PPE RS485_B
Rubber nut
Threaded
sleeve
RS485 cable
Waterproof cover
Seal
Don’t cut off any
communication cables.
Unscrew the waterproof cover
and loosen the rubber nut on
waterproof cover.
Make the 4-Pins terminal according to above function description of each Pin definition.
Lead the RS485 cable through the rubber nut, seal and waterproof cover in turn.
Press the RS485 cable in the seal
via the side incisions.
cc
Connect RS485. Refer to the following steps:
RS485
Control Module
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3
Insert 4-Pins terminal into corresponding ports.
Screw the waterproof cover back to inverter firmly
with 4 x M4 screws(1.2N.m).
Install the seal into the threaded sleeve, fasten the
rubber nut.
1
2
3
Inverter
side
4-Pins
terminal
A B
PE PE
A B
PE PE
A B
PE PE
PE
PE
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2.9 NTC/RMO/DRY Connection(s)
9-Pins Terminal Configuration of Auxiliary Communication
PIN Function Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NO1 (Normal Open)
N1
N2
NC1 (Normal Close)
NC2 (Normal Close)
NC2 (Normal Close)
REMO OFF
GND S (NTC BAT)
NTC BAT+
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Pin123456789
NTC
RMO
DRY
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Pin Function
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Insert its 9-Pins terminal into the corresponding NTC/RMO/DRY port on the ESS inverter.
Install the seal into the threaded sleeve, fasten the rubber nut and screw the waterproof cover back
to inverter firmly with 4 x M4 screws; 1.2N.m.
cc
G S L H
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Rubber nut
Threaded
sleeve
NTC/RMO/
DRY cable(s)
Waterproof cover
Seal
Inverter
side
Don’t cut off any
communication cables.
Unscrew the waterproof cover
and loosen the rubber nut on
waterproof cover.
Make the 9-Pins terminal according to above function description of each Pin definition
for the auxiliary port you want to use.
Lead the NTC/RMO/DRY cable(s) through the rubber nut, seal and waterproof cover in turn.
Press the NTC/RMO/DRY cable(s)
in the seal via the side incisions.
NTC/RMO/DRY
Control Module(s)
9-Pins
terminal
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2.10 Wi-Fi Datalogger Connection
This datalogger is used for connecting to Wi-Fi to use Solarman online monitoring.
Loosen the two screw and
remove the cover.
a
Insert WI-FI datalogger into W-IFI port, and tighten the two screws.
b
2 x M4 screws; 0.8N.m
Connect and tighten the cable between
the WIFI datalogger and the external
f
eInstall the external Antenna.
Close and lock the door of the system enclosure.
d Antenna.
c Tighten the two M4 screws with 0.8N.m torque.
3System Operation
3.1 Inverter Working Modes
The PowerDepot Hybrid Inverter supports several different working modes which can be programmed on the SolarHope
App.
3.1.1 Self Used Mode
Go to the "Hybrid Work Mode" menu, and select the "Self Used Mode" workmode. Under Self Used Mode, the priority
of PV energy will be Load > Battery > Grid, that means the energy produced by PV gives priority to local loads, excess
energy is used for charging the battery, and the remaining energy is fed into the grid. This is the default mode to
increase the self-consumption rate.
a) Excess PV Energy
When there is plenty PV energy available, the PV energy will be first consumed by loads, the excess energy will be
used to charge the battery. Then,the remaining energy will be fed into the grid.
EPS
1
3
2
12 3 is the sequence of PV energy transmission.
1
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
b) Limited PV power
When the PV energy is not enough to cover all the loads, all the PV energy will be used for load, and the remaining part
will be supported by the battery. If this does not satisfy the load, more power will be taken from the Grid.
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3
1
12 3 is the sequence ofload consumption.
EPS
2
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
3.1.1.1 Time-Based Control Mode
At the bottom of the page in the SolarHope App, you will see an option for "Time-based Control". By enabling this
mode, you can control the charging and discharging of the battery. You can set the following parameters based on
your requirements:
- Charge and discharge frequency: one time or daily
- Charging start time: 0 to 24 hours
- Charging end time: 0 to 24 hours
- Discharge start time: 0 to 24 hours
- Discharge end time: 0 to 24 hours
You can also choose whether to allow the grid to charge the battery, which is disabled by default. If the user enables
the "Grid Charge Function" , the
"Maximum Grid Charge Power" and "Capacity of Grid Charge End" can be set. When the battery capacity reaches the
set value of "Capacity of Grid Charge End", the grid will stop charging the battery.
3.1.2 Feed-in Priority Mode
Go to the "Hybrid Work Mode" menu, and select the "Feed-in Priority Mode" working mode. Under this mode, the
priority of PV energy will be Load > Grid > Battery, that means the energy produced by PV gives priority to local loads,
excess energy is fed into the grid, and the remaining energy is used for charging the battery.
a) Excess PV Energy
When there is plenty of PV energy, the PV energy will be first consumed by loads, if there is excess PV power, then
the excessive power will be fed into grid. If there is any remaining PV power, it will redirected to charge the battery.
EPS
1
3
2
12 3 is the sequence of PV energy transmission.
1
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
b) Limited PV Energy
When PV energy is limited and can not meet the feed-in grid power, the battery will discharge to meet it.
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c) No PV Input
The inverter will first discharge the battery energy for home load consuming when no PV input is detected. If the
demand is not met by the battery, then the inverter will consume energy from the grid.
1
2
12is the sequence of grid fed-in energy.
EPS
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
EPS
PBAT ＜PLoad
EPS
PBAT ≥ PLoad
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
3.1.4 Back-up Mode
Go to the "Hybrid work mode" menu, and select the "Back-up Mode" working mode. Under this mode, the priority
of PV energy will be Battery > Load > Grid. This mode aims at charging the battery quickly, and at the same
time, you can choose whether to allow grid to charging the battery.
Disable Grid Charging
In this mode, the battery can be charged only with PV power, and the charging power varies depending on the
available PV power.
a) Excess PV power
When there is plenty of PV energy, PV charges the battery first, then meets the load requirements, and the rest
is fed into the grid.
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b) Limited PV power
When PV energy is limited, PV gives priority to charging the battery, and the grid directly meets the load demand.
EPS
3
2
1
12 3 is the sequence of PV energy transmission.
2
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
Allow Grid Charging
In this situation, the battery can be charged both with PV and grid.
a) Excess PV power
When there is plenty of PV energy, PV charges the battery first, then meets the load requirements, and the rest is fed
into the grid.
EPS
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
12 3 is the sequence of PV energy transmission.
EPS
3
2
12
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
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b) Limited PV power
When the PV energy is not enough to charge the battery, the grid energy will charge the battery as required. Meanwhile,
the grid energy is consumed by loads.
EPS
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
3.2 Powering on the System
Check and confirm the installation is secure to the wall and that all connections are tight. Then confirm the connections
of AC, Battery, PV etc. are correct. Confirm the parameters and configurations conform to relevant requirements.
AC Frequency 50/60Hz PV Voltage 90~530V
Battery Voltage 42~60V Grid AC Voltage 180~270V
Make sure all the above aspects are correct, then follow the procedure below to start up the inverter:
1) Power on PV.
2) Power on the Battery.
3) Power on the AC.
4) Power on the EPS.
5) Connect the SolarHope App via Bluetooth. Please refer to Section 7.2 for details.
6) Click on "Quick Setup" and follow the start up steps. Please refer to Section 7.2 for details.
3.3 Shutdown Procedure
For routine system maintenance, please follow the below procedure:
1) Connect the SolarHope App via Bluetooth. Please refer to Section 7.2 for details.
2) Click the Power OFF on the App. Please refer to Section 7.2 for details.
3) Power off the EPS.
4) Power off the AC.
5) Power off the Battery.
6) Power off the PV.
7) If you need to disconnect the inverter cables, please wait at least 10 minutes before touching these parts of inverter.
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4User Interface
4.1 LED
This section describes the LED panel. LED indicator includes
PV, BAT, GRID, EPS, COM, ALARM indicators.
It includes the explanation of indicator states and summary of
indicator states under the running state of the inverter.
BAT
PV GRID EPS COM ALARM
LED Indicator Status Description
On PV input is normal.
Blink
On
Blink
PV input is abnormal.
Off
Off
On
On
On
Blink
Blink
Off
Off
On
Off
Blink
Off
PV is unavailable.
Battery is charging.
Battery is discharging.
Battery is abnormal.
Battery is unavailable.
GRID is available and normal.
GRID is available and abnormal.
GRID is unavailable.
Communication is ok.
Power supply is unavailable.
EPS power is available.
EPS output is abnormal.
EPS power is unavailable.
Fault has occurred and
inverter shuts down.
Alarms has occurred but
inverter doesn’t shut down.
No fault.
PV
BAT
GRID
COM
EPS
ALARM
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