MPP Solar PIP-1212MS User manual

INVERTER / CHARGER
User Manual
*with built-in 40A MPPT or 50A PWM solar charger
PIP-1212HS, 1212MS (1.5kva 12v)
VERSION 1.0

Table Of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Purpose............................................................................................................................................................1
Scope...............................................................................................................................................................1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Features...........................................................................................................................................................2
Basic System Architecture...............................................................................................................................2
Product Overview.............................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................................................4
Preparation.......................................................................................................................................................4
Mounting the Unit.............................................................................................................................................4
Battery Connection ..........................................................................................................................................5
AC Input/Output Connection............................................................................................................................6
PV Connection.................................................................................................................................................8
Final Assembly.................................................................................................................................................9
Communication Connection.............................................................................................................................9
Dry Contact Signal.........................................................................................................................................10
OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Power ON/OFF..............................................................................................................................................11
Operation and Display Panel......................................................................................................................... 11
LCD Display Icons .........................................................................................................................................12
LCD Setting....................................................................................................................................................14
Display Setting...............................................................................................................................................21
Operating Mode Description..........................................................................................................................23
Fault Reference Code....................................................................................................................................24
Warning Indicator...........................................................................................................................................24
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 25
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications ...................................................................................................................25
Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications .............................................................................................................26
Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications...............................................................................................................27
Table 4 General Specifications .......................................................................................................................27
TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 28

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Purpose
This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read
this manual carefully before installations and operations. Keep this manual for future reference.
Scope
This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and
keep this manual for future reference.
1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all
appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION --To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
5. CAUTION – Only qualified personnel can install this device with battery.
6. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
7. For optimum operation of this inverter/charger, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable
size. It’s very important to correctly operate this inverter/charger.
8. Be very cautious when working with metal tools on or around batteries. A potential risk exists to drop
a tool to spark or short circuit batteries or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
9. Please strictly follow installation procedure when you want to disconnect AC or DC terminals. Please
refer to INSTALLATION section of this manual for the details.
10. Fuses (3pcs 63A, 65VDC for 12VDC and 24VDC units) are provided as over-current protection for the
battery supply.
11. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This inverter/charger should be connected to a permanent grounded
wiring system. Be sure to comply with local requirements and regulation to install this inverter.
12. NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do NOT connect to the mains when DC input
short circuits.
13. Warning!! Only qualified service persons are able to service this device. If errors still persist after
following troubleshooting table, please send this inverter/charger back to local dealer or service center
for maintenance.

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INTRODUCTION
This is a multi-function inverter/charger, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to
offer uninterruptible power support with portable size. Its comprehensive LCD display offers
user-configurable and easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, AC/solar charger
priority, and acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
There are two different types of built-in solar chargers: PWM or MPPT solar charger. For the detailed product
specification, please consult your local dealers.
Features
Pure sine wave inverter
Configurable input voltage range for home appliances and personal computers via LCD setting
Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD setting
Configurable AC/Solar Charger priority via LCD setting
Compatible to mains voltage or generator power
Auto restart while AC is recovering
Overload/ Over temperature/ short circuit protection
Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance
Cold start function
Basic System Architecture
The following illustration shows basic application for this inverter/charger. It also includes following devices to
have a complete running system:
Generator or Utility.
PV modules (option)
Consult with your system integrator for other possible system architectures depending on your requirements.
This inverter can power all kinds of appliances in home or office environment, including motor-type appliances
such as tube light, fan, refrigerator and air conditioner.
Figure 1 Hybrid Power System

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

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INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Inspection
Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should
have received the following items inside of package:
The unit x 1
User manual x 1
USB Communication cable x 1
Software CD x 1
Preparation
Before connecting all wirings, please take off bottom cover by removing two screws as shown below.
Mounting the Unit
Consider the following points before selecting where to install:
Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction
materials.
Mount on a solid surface
Install this inverter at eye level in order to allow the LCD
display to be read at all times.
For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, allow a clearance
of approx. 20 cm to the side and approx. 50 cm above and
below the unit.
The ambient temperature should be between -20°C and
55°C to ensure optimal operation.
The recommended installation position is to be adhered to
the wall vertically.
Be sure to keep other objects and surfaces as shown in the
diagram to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation and to
have enough space for removing wires.
SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON CONCRETE OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE ONLY.

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Install the unit by screwing three screws.
Battery Connection
CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it’s requested to install a separate DC over-current
protector or disconnect device between battery and inverter. It may not be requested to have a disconnect
device in some applications, however, it’s still requested to have over-current protection installed. Please refer
to typical amperage in below table as required fuse or breaker size.
WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cable for battery connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the
proper recommended cable and terminal size as below.
Recommended battery cable and terminal size:
Model Typical
Amperage Battery capacity Wire Size Ring Terminal Torque value
Cable
mm2Dimensions
D (mm) L (mm)
1.5KVA 24V 50A 100AH 1*8WG 8 6.4 23.8 2~ 3 Nm
1.5KVA 12V
3KVA 24V 100A 100AH
200AH
1*4AWG 22 6.4 33.2
2~ 3 Nm
2*8AWG 14 6.4 29.2
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 the unit is required. It’s suggested to connect at least 100Ah capacity battery
to the unit.
NOTE: Please only use sealed lead acid battery or sealed GEL/AGM lead-acid battery.
3. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the bolts are
tightened with torque of 2-3 Nm. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charge is correctly
connected and ring terminals are tightly screwed to the battery terminals.
Ring terminal:

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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
(-).
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 20A
for 1.5KVA and 30A for 3KVA.
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 Torque Value
1.5KVA 16 AWG 0.5~ 0.6 Nm
3KVA 12 AWG 1.2~ 1.6 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)

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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: Appliances such as air conditioner are required at least 2~3 minutes to restart because it’s required
to have enough time to balance refrigerant gas inside of circuits. If a power shortage occurs and recovers in a
short time, it will cause damage to your connected appliances. To prevent this kind of damage, please check
manufacturer of air conditioner if it’s equipped with time-delay function before installation. Otherwise, this
inverter/charger will trig overload fault and cut off output to protect your appliance but sometimes it still causes
internal damage to the air conditioner.
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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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.
PV Module Selection: (Only for the model with built-in PWM solar charger)
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for PV
module connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below.
Typical Amperage Gauge Torque Value
50A 8 AWG 1.4~1.6 Nm
When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below requirements first:
1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not exceeds max. PV array open circuit voltage of inverter.
Charging Current (PWM) 50Amp
System DC Voltage 12Vdc 24Vdc
Operating Voltage Range 15~18Vdc 30~32Vdc
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 50Vdc 75Vdc
2. Max. Power Voltage (Vmpp) of PV modules should be close to best Vmp of inverter or within Vmp range to
get best performance. If one PV module can not meet this requirement, it’s necessary to have several PV
modules in series connection.
Maximum PV module numbers in Series: Vmpp of PV module * X pcs ≒Best Vmp of Inverter or Vmp
range
PV module numbers in Parallel: Max. charging current of inverter / Impp
Total PV module numbers = maximum PV module numbers in series * PV module numbers in
parallel
Take 12Vdc unit inverter as an example to select proper PV modules. After considering Voc of PV module not
exceeds 50Vdc and max. Vmpp of PV module close to 15Vdc or within 15Vdc ~ 18Vdc, we can choose PV
module with below specification.
Maximum Power (Pmax) 85W Max. PV module numbers in series
1 17.6 x 1 ≒15 ~ 18
Max. Power Voltage Vmpp(V) 17.6V
Max. Power Current Impp(A) 4.83A PV module numbers in parallel
10 50 A / 4.83
Total PV module numbers
1 x 10 = 10
Open Circuit Voltage Voc(V) 21.6V
Short Circuit Current Isc(A) 5.03A
Maximum PV module numbers in Series: 1
PV module numbers in Parallel: 10
Total PV module numbers: 1 x 10 = 10
Take 24Vdc unit inverter as an example to select proper PV module. After considering Voc of PV module not
exceed 75Vdc and max. Vmpp of PV module close to 30Vdc or within 30Vdc ~ 32Vdc, we can choose PV module
with below specification.
Maximum Power (Pmax) 260W Max. PV module numbers in series
1 30.9 x 1 ≒30 ~ 32
Max. Power Voltage Vmpp(V) 30.9V
Max. Power Current Impp(A) 8.42A PV module numbers in parallel
6 50 A / 8.42
Total PV module numbers
1 x 6 = 6
Open Circuit Voltage Voc(V) 37.7V
Short Circuit Current Isc(A) 8.89A
Maximum PV module numbers in Series: 1
PV module numbers in Parallel: 6
Total PV module numbers: 1 x 6 = 6

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PV Module Selection: (Only for the model with built-in MPPT solar charger)
When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below parameters:
3. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not exceeds max. PV array open circuit voltage of inverter.
4. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules should be higher than min. battery voltage.
INVERTER MODEL 12Vdc 24Vdc
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 100Vdc
PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 15~80Vdc 30~80Vdc
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 wirings, please put bottom cover back by screwing two screws as shown below.
Communication Connection
Please use supplied communication cable to connect to inverter and PC. Insert bundled CD into a computer and
follow on-screen instruction to install the monitoring software. For the detailed software operation, please
check user manual of software inside of CD.

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Dry Contact Signal
There is one dry contact (3A/250VAC) available on the rear panel. It could be used to deliver signal to external
device when battery voltage reaches warning level.
Unit Status Condition
Dry contact port:
NC & C NO & C
Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered. Close Open
Power On
Output is powered from Utility. Close Open
Output is
powered
from Battery
or Solar.
Program 01
set as Utility
Battery voltage < Low DC
warning voltage Open Close
Battery voltage > Setting
value in Program 21 or
battery charging reaches
floating stage
Close Open
Program 01 is
set as SBU or
Solar first
Battery voltage < Setting
value in Program 20 Open Close
Battery voltage > Setting
value in Program 21 or
battery charging reaches
floating stage
Close Open

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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.
LED Indicator
LED Indicator Messages
Green Solid On Output is powered by utility in Line mode.
Flashing Output is powered by battery or PV in battery mode.
Green Solid On Battery is fully charged.
Flashing Battery is charging.
Red Solid On Fault occurs in the inverter.
Flashing Warning condition occurs in the inverter.
Function Keys
Function Key Description
ESC To exit setting mode
UP To go to previous selection
DOWN To go to next selection
ENTER To confirm the selection in setting mode or enter setting mode
LCD display
Function keys
LED indicators

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LCD Display Icons
Icon Function description
Input Source Information
Indicates the AC input.
Indicates the PV input
Indicate input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, battery voltage and charger
current.
Configuration Program and Fault Information
Indicates the setting programs.
Indicates the warning and fault codes.
Warning: flashing with warning code.
Fault: lighting with fault code
Output Information
Indicate output voltage, output frequency, load percent, load in VA, load in Watt
and discharging current.
Battery Information
Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% and charging
status.
Indicates the battery type: AGM, Flooded or User-defined battery.
It will present battery capacity when unit is charging.
Status Battery voltage LCD Display
Constant
Current mode /
Constant
<2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns.
2 ~ 2.083V/cell Bottom bar will be on and the other three
bars will flash in turns.
2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell Bottom two bars will be on and the other
two bars will flash in turns.

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Voltage mode > 2.167 V/cell Bottom three bars will be on and the top
bar will flash.
Floating mode. Batteries are fully charged. 4 bars will be on.
Battery level icon will present battery capacity when unit is discharged.
Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display
Load >20%
< 1.817V/cell
1.817V/cell ~ 1.9V/cell
1.9 ~ 1.983V/cell
> 1.983 V/cell
Load < 20%
< 1.867V/cell
1.867V/cell ~ 1.95V/cell
1.95 ~ 2.033V/cell
> 2.033/cell
Load Information
Indicates overload.
Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-50%, 50-74% and 75-100%.
0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100%
Mode Operation Information
Indicates unit connects to the mains.
Indicates unit connects to the PV panel.
Indicates load is supplied by utility power.
Indicates the utility charger circuit is working.
Indicates the solar charger circuit is working.
Indicates the solar charger is MPPT type.
Indicates the DC/AC inverter circuit is working.
Mute Operation
Indicates unit alarm is disabled.

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LCD Setting
After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “UP” or “DOWN”
button to select setting programs. And then, press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC button to
exit.
Setting Programs:
Program Description Selectable option
00 Exit setting mode
Escape
01
Output source priority:
To configure load power
source priority
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 to 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 low-level
warning voltage or the setting point
in program 20.
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 utility power is not available.
SBU priority
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 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 20.
02 AC input voltage range
Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input
voltage range will be within
90-280VAC.
UPS If selected, acceptable AC input
voltage range will be within
170-280VAC.

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03 Output voltage
220Vac 230V (Default)
240Vac
04 Output frequency
50Hz (default) 60Hz
05 Power saving mode
enable/disable
Saving mode disable
(default)
If disabled, no matter connected
load is low or high, the on/off
status of inverter output will not be
effected.
Saving mode enable If enabled, the output of inverter
will be off when connected load is
pretty low or not detected.
06
Overload bypass:
When enabled, the unit will
transfer to line mode if
overload occurs in battery
mode.
Bypass disable (default) Bypass enable
07 Auto restart when overload
occurs
Restart disable (default) Restart enable
08 Auto restart when over
temperature occurs
Restart disable (default) Restart enable
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Charger source priority:
To configure charger
source priority
If this inverter/charger 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.
Utility first Utility will charge battery as first
priority.
Solar energy will charge battery
only when utility power is not
available.
Solar and Utility
(default)
Solar energy and utility will charge
battery at the same time.
Only Solar Solar energy will be the only
charger source no matter utility is
available or not.

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If this inverter/charger 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.
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Maximum charging current:
To configure total charging
current for solar and utility
chargers.
(Max. charging current =
utility charging current +
solar charging current)
60A (default) For unit with MPPT solar charger,
setting range is from 10A to 100A.
For unit with PWM solar charger,
setting range is from 10A to 110A.
Increment of each click is 10A.
12 Maximum solar charging
current
40A (default for unit
with MPPT solar
charger)
When the unit is built with MPPT
solar charger, default setting is 40A.
Setting range is from 10A to 40A
and increment of each click is 10A.
50A (default for unit
with PWM solar
charger)
When the unit is built with PWM
solar charger, default setting is 50A.
Setting range is from 10A to 50A
and increment of each click is 10A.
13 Maximum utility charging
current
2A 10A
20A 30A (default)
40A 50A
60A
14 Battery type
AGM (default) Flooded
User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected,
battery charge voltage and low DC
cut-off voltage can be set up in
program 17, 18 and 19.
15 Charger stage selection
Auto
2 Step

17
3 Step
16 CV charging time setting
Auto No CV charging time
10min 20min
40min
60min
90min 120min
150min
180min
210min 240min
17 Bulk charging voltage
(C.V voltage)
12V model default setting: 14.1V
24V model default setting: 28.2V
If self-defined is selected in program 14, this program can be
set up. Setting range is from 12.0V to 15.3V for 12Vdc model
and 24.0V to 30.6V for 24Vdc model.
Increment of each click is 0.1V.
18 Floating charging voltage
12V model default setting: 13.5V
24V model default setting: 27.0V

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If self-defined is selected in program 14, this program can be
set up. Setting range is from 12.0V to 15.3V for 12Vdc model
and 24.0V to 30.6V for 24Vdc model.
Increment of each click is 0.1V.
19 Low DC cut off battery
voltage setting
12V model default setting: 10.2V
24V model default setting: 20.4V
If self-defined is selected in program 14, this program can be
set up. Setting range is from 10.2V to 12.0V for 12Vdc model
and 20.4V to 24V for 24Vdc model. Increment of each click is
0.1V. Low DC cut-off voltage will be fixed to setting value no
matter what percentage of load is connected.
20
Setting voltage point back
to utility source when
selecting “SBU priority” or
“Solar first” in program 01.
Available options for 12V models:
11.0V 11.3V
11.5V (default) 11.8V
12.0V 12.3V
12.5V
12.8V
Available options for 24V models:
22.0V 22.5V
23.0V (default) 23.5V
24.0V 24.5V