Vertex 2KW User manual

3KW Off-Grid PV Inverter
User Manual
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Table Of Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
2. Important Safety Warning ............................................................................... 2
3. Unpacking & Overview ..................................................................................... 4
3-1. Packing List .................................................................................................. 4
3-2. Product Overview.......................................................................................... 4
4. Installation........................................................................................................ 5
4-1. Selecting Mounting Location .......................................................................... 5
4-2. Mounting Unit............................................................................................... 5
5. AC Input Connection ............................................................................................ 7
5-1. Preparation .................................................................................................. 7
5-2. Connecting to the AC Power Source................................................................ 7
6. PV Module (DC) Connection ............................................................................. 8
7. Battery Connection ........................................................................................... 9
8. Load (AC Output) Connection......................................................................... 10
9. Commissioning................................................................................................ 11
10. Operation ........................................................................................................ 12
10-1. Interface ...................................................................................................12
10-2. LCD Information Define ..............................................................................12
10-3. Button Definition........................................................................................14
10-4 Query Menu Operation ................................................................................14
11. Charging Management ................................................................................... 23
12. Maintenance & Cleaning .................................................................................. 25
13. Trouble Shooting .............................................................................................. 26
13-1. Warning List ..............................................................................................26
13-2. Fault Reference Codes ................................................................................27
14. Specifications ................................................................................................... 31
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1. Introduction
This off-grid PV inverter can provide power to connected loads by utilizing PV power, AC power
and battery power. When PV energy is sufficient, it will power connected loads and charge
battery. When PV energy is not sufficient, this inverter will power connected loads and charge
battery from AC power source. When both PV energy and AC power source are not available,
it will provide battery power to connected loads.
Figure 1 Basic Off-Grid PV System Overview
Depending on different power situations, this hybrid inverter is designed to generate
continuous power from PV solar modules (solar panels), battery, and the utility. When MPP
input voltage of PV modules is within 150 VDC to 500 VDC, this inverter is able to generate
power to the load and charge battery. This inverter is only compatible with PV module types of
single crystalline and poly crystalline. Do not connect any PV array types other than these two
types of PV modules to the inverter. See Figure 1 for a simple diagram of a typical solar system
with this hybrid inverter.
Note: When PV input voltage is lower than 250V, the power of inverter will de-rate.
PV module
Battery
Off-Grid inverter
AC power source
Load
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Conventions used:
WARNING! Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury;
CAUTION! Caution identify conditions or practices that could result in damaged to the
unit or other equipment connected.
2. Important Safety Warning
Before using the inverter, please read all instructions and cautionary markings on
the unit and this manual. Store the manual where it can be accessed easily.
This manual is for qualified personnel. The tasks described in this manual may be performed
by qualified personnel only.
General Precaution-
WARNING! Before installing and using this inverter, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the inverter and all appropriate sections of this guide.
WARNING! Normally grounded conductors may be ungrounded and energized when a
ground fault is indicated.
WARNING! This inverter is heavy. It should be lifted by at least two persons.
CAUTION! Authorized service personnel should reduce the risk of electrical shock by
disconnecting AC, DC and battery power from the inverter before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the inverter. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk. Internal capacitors can remain charged for 5 minutes after disconnecting all
sources of power.
CAUTION! Do not disassemble this inverter yourself. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
Attempt to service this inverter yourself may cause a risk of electrical shock or fire and will
void the warranty from the manufacturer.
CAUTION! To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good
condition and that the wire is not undersized. Do not operate the Inverter with damaged or
substandard wiring.
CAUTION! Under high temperature environment, the cover of this inverter could be hot
enough to cause skin burns if accidentally touched. Ensure that this inverter is away from
normal traffic areas.
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CAUTION! Use only recommended accessories from installer . Otherwise, not-qualified tools
may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
CAUTION! To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the heat sink.
CAUTION! Do not operate the Inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
otherwise damaged in any way. If the Inverter is damaged, called for an RMA (Return Material
Authorization).
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3. Unpacking & Overview
3-1. Packing List
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:
Inverter unit Software CD Manual USB cable
3-2. Product Overview
1) PV connectors
2) Grid connectors (AC input connection)
3) Battery connectors
4) AC output connectors (Load connection)
5) RS-232 communication port
6) USB communication port
7) Intelligent slot
8) LCD display panel (Please check section 10 for detailed LCD operation)
9) Operation buttons
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WARNING!! Remember that this inverter is heavy! Please be carefully when lifting out
from the package.
4. Installation
4-1. Selecting Mounting Location
Consider the following points before selecting where to install:
Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.
Mount on a solid surface
This inverter can make noises during operation which may be perceived as a nuisance in
a living area.
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.
Dusty conditions on the unit may impair the performance of this inverter.
The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C to ensure optimal operation.
The recommended installation position is to be adhered to (vertical).
For proper operation of this inverter, please use appropriate cables for grid connection.
Select an appropriate mounting location. Install the solar inverter in a protected area
that is free of excessive dust and has adequate air flow. Do NOT operate it where the
temperature and humidity is beyond the specific limits. (Please check the specs for the
limitations.)
This inverter is designed with IP20 for indoor applications only.
4-2. Mounting Unit
Installation to the wall should be implemented with the proper screws. Mount the wall bracket
so that the solar inverter can be easily attached to the wall. After that, the device should be
bolted on securely.
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1. Drill four holes in the marked locations
with four screws.
2. Place the unit on the surface and align the
mounting holes with the four screws.
3. Check if the solar inverter is firmly
secured.
Note: Recommended specs for screws.
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Chart 2
5. AC Input Connection
5-1. Preparation
Before connecting to AC input power source, please install a separate AC circuit breaker
between inverter and AC power source. This will ensure the inverter can be securely
disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from over current of AC input.
NOTE1: Although this inverter is equipped with a fuse (F6 point on PCB, 250VAC/30A), it’s
still necessary to install a separate circuit breaker for safety consideration. Please use
250VAC/30A circuit breaker.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate
cable for AC connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable
size as below.
Suggested cable requirement for AC wire
Conductor cross-section (mm2)
AWG no.
≥3.35
10 - 12
5-2. Connecting to the AC Power Source
Step 1: Check the AC voltage and frequency with an AC voltmeter. It should be the same to
“VAC” value on the product label.
Step 2: Turn off the circuit breaker.
Step 3: Remove insulation sleeve 8 mm for three
conductors. And shorten phase L and neutral conductor
N 3 mm. Refer to chart 1.
Step 4: Connect wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block. Be sure to connect
PE protective conductor ( ) first.
L→LINE (brown or black)
→Ground (yellow-green)
N→Neutral (blue)
Step 5: Make sure the wires are securely
connected.
CAUTION: To prevent risk of electric shock, ensure the ground wire is properly earthed
before operating this inverter no matter the AC input is connected or not.
Chart 1
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6. PV Module (DC) Connection
CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately a DC circuit breaker
between inverter and PV modules.
NOTE: Please use 600VDC/25A circuit breaker.
Please follow below steps to implement PV module connection:
Step 1: Check the input voltage of PV array modules. The acceptable input voltage of the solar
inverter is 250VDC - 450VDC. This system is only applied with one string of PV array. Please
make sure that the maximum current load of PV input connector is 13A.
Step 2: Disconnect the circuit breaker.
Step 3: Remove insulation sleeve 10 mm for positive and
negative conductors. Refer to chart 3.
Step 4: 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. Refer to Chart 4.
Step 5: Make sure the wires are securely connected.
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum input voltage can destroy the unit!! Check the system
before wire connection.
WARNING: This inverter is only compatible to two types of PV modules: single crystalline
and poly crystalline. To avoid any malfunction, do not connect any PV modules with
possibility of leakage current to the inverter.
Chart 4
Chart 3
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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.
Conductor cross-section (mm2)
AWG no.
≥3.35
6 - 12
7. Battery Connection
CAUTION: Before connecting to batteries, please install separately a DC circuit breaker
between inverter and batteries.
NOTE: Please only use sealed lead acid battery, Lithium iron, vented, Nicd, and Gel battery.
Please check maximum charging voltage and current when first using this inverter.
NOTE: Please use 60VDC/100A circuit breaker.
Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:
Step 1: Check the nominal voltage of batteries. The nominal input voltage for this inverter is
48VDC.
Step 2: Use two battery cables. Remove insulation sleeve 12
mm and insert conductor into cable ring terminal. Refer to
chart 5.
Step 3: Following battery polarity guide printed near the
battery terminal! Place the external battery cable ring terminal
over the battery terminal. Refer to Chart 6.
RED cable to the positive terminal (+);
BLACK cable to the negative terminal (-).
Step 4: Make sure the wires are securely connected
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 size as below.
Conductor cross-section (mm2)
AWG no.
≥13.3
≤6
CAUTION: If it’s necessary to turn off the inverter during operation, make sure to
disconnect the AC breaker first and then PV DC breaker.
CAUTION: Never directly touch terminals of the inverter. It will cause lethal electric shock.
Chart 5
Chart 6
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Chart 8
8. Load (AC Output) Connection
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate
cable for AC connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable
size as below.
Conductor cross-section (mm2)
AWG no.
≥3.35
10 - 12
Step 1: Remove insulation sleeve 8 mm for three
conductors. And shorten phase L and neutral conductor N 3
mm. Refer to chart 7.
Step 2: Connect wires according to polarities indicated on
terminal block. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor
() first. Refer to Chart 8.
L→LINE (brown or black)
→Ground (yellow-green)
N→Neutral (blue)
Step 3: Make sure the wires are securely connected.
CAUTION: It’s only allowed to connect load to “AC Output Connector”. Do NOT connect
the utility to AC Output Connector.
CAUTION: This inverter is not allowed to operate in parallel. Please do NOT parallel
connect more than one unit in AC output connector. Otherwise, it will damage this inverter.
Chart 7
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9. Commissioning
Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning:
Ensure the inverter is firmly secured
Check if the open circuit DC voltage of PV module meets requirement (Refer to Section
6)
Check if connection of AC cable to AC power source is correct.
Full connection to PV modules.
AC circuit breaker, batter circuit breaker, and DC circuit breaker are installed correctly.
Step 2: Switch on the battery circuit breaker and then switch on PV DC breaker. After that, if
there is utility connection, please switch on the AC circuit breaker. At this moment, the inverter
is turned on already. However, there is no output generation for loads. Then:
If LCD lights up to display the current inverter status, commissioning has been
successfully. After pressing “ON”button for 1 second when the utility is detected, this
inverter will start to supply power to the loads. If no utility exists, simply press “ON”
button for 3 seconds. Then, this inverter will start to supply power to the loads.
If red LED lights up, or warning/fault indicator appears in LCD, an error has occurred to
this inverter. Please inform your installer.
Step 3: Install monitoring software in your PC. Follow below steps to install software.
1. Go to the website http://www.power-software-download.com/solarpower.html
to download software in your PC. Then, please execute setup.exe for initiating installation
software.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
3. When your computer restarts, the monitoring software will appear as shortcut icon located
in the system tray, near the clock.
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10. Operation
10-1. Interface
This display is operated by four buttons.
NOTICE: To accurately monitor and calculate the energy generation, please calibrate the
timer of this unit via software every one month. For the detailed calibration, please check the
user manual of bundled software.
10-2. LCD Information Define
Display
Function
Indicates AC input voltage or frequency.
Vac: voltage, Hz: frequency
Indicates AC output power, voltage, frequency, or load
percentage.
KW: power, Vac: Voltage, Hz: frequency, %: Load
percentage
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Indicates PV input voltage or power.
Volt: voltage, KW: power
Indicates battery voltage or percentage.
Volt: voltage, %: percentage
Indicates charging current to battery.
Indicates that the warning occurs.
Indicates that the fault occurs.
Indicates fault code or warning code.
Indicates date and time, or the date and time users set for
querying energy generation.
Indicates solar panels.
Icon flashing indicates PV input voltage or is out of range.
Indicates utility.
Icon flashing indicates utility voltage or frequency is out of
range.
Indicates battery condition. And the lattice of the icon
indicates battery capacity.
Icon flashing indicates battery is not connected.
Icon flashing indicates the battery voltage is too low.
Indicates AC output for loads is enabled and inverter is
providing power to the connected loads.
Indicates AC output for loads is enabled but there is no
power provided from inverter. At this time, no battery and
the utility are available. Only PV power exists but is not able
to provide power to the connected loads.
Indicates overload.
Indicates PV energy generated.
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10-3. Button Definition
Button
Operation
Function
ENTER/ON
Short press.
Enter query menu.
If it’s in query menu, press this button to
confirm selection or entry.
Press and hold the button for
approximately 1 second when
the utility is detected or 3
seconds without the utility.
This inverter is able to provide power to
connected loads via AC output connector.
ESC/OFF
Short press.
Return to previous menu.
Press and hold the button
until the buzzer continuously
sounds.
Turn off power to the loads.
Up
Short press.
Select last selection or increase value.
Down
Short press.
If it’s in query menu, press this button to
jump to next selection or decrease value.
Mute alarm in standby mode or battery
mode.
NOTE: If backlight shuts off, you may activate it by pressing any button. When an error
occurs, the buzzer will continuously sound. You may press any button to mute it.
10-4 Query Menu Operation
The display shows current contents that have been set. The displayed contents can be
changed in query menu via button operation. Press ‘Enter’button to enter query menu. There
are seven query selections:
Input voltage or frequency of AC input
Frequency, voltage, power or load percentage of AC output
Input voltage or power of PV input.
Battery voltage or capability percentage.
Date and time.
Today or total energy generated.
Mode of query energy generated.
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Setting Display Procedure
Input voltage or frequency of AC input
Procedure
1.
Enter
Up
Down
Up
Down
EnterEnter
2.
3.
4.
5.
Frequency, voltage, power or percentage of AC output
Procedure
1.
Enter
Up
Down
Up
Down
EnterEnter
2. 3.
4.
5.
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Input voltage or power of PV input.
Procedure
1.
Enter
Up
Down
Up
Down
EnterEnter
2. 3.
4.
5.
Battery voltage or percentage.
Procedure
1.
Enter
Up
Down
Up
Down
EnterEnter
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Date and time.
Procedure
1.
Enter
Up
Down
Up
Down
Enter
Enter
2.
3.
4.
5.
Today or total energy generated.
Procedure
Enter
Up
Down
Up
Down
Enter
Enter
3.
4.
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Mode of query energy generated.
Energy generation display of selected day
Procedure
1.
Enter
Up
Down
Up
Down
Enter
2.
3.
4.
5.
Enter
Flashes
Flashes
Flashes
Enter
Enter
Enter
Up Down
Up Down
Up Down
Enter
Esc
Up
Down Returns to main menu
6.
Sets year
Sets month
Sets day
LCD Display:
Energy generation display of selected month
Procedure
1.
Enter
Up
Down
Up
Down
Enter
2.
3.
4. 5.
Enter
Flashes
Flashes
Enter
Enter
Up Down
Up Down Enter
Esc
Up
Down
Returns to main menu
6.
Sets year
Sets month
LCD Display:
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