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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL (Multiple Mode Inverter)
  • Page 2 Helios New Energy Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd Notice The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between HELIOS and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope.
  • Page 3 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Foreword Foreword Summaries Thank you for choosing energy storage inverter SPH-BL(3600-5000) series product! This document provides a description of energy storage inverter SPH-BL(3600-5000) series product, including the features, performance, appearance, structure, working principles, installation, operation and maintenance, etc.
  • Page 4 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Foreword Change History Changes between document issues are cumulative. The latest document issue contains all the changes made in earlier issues. Version 1.0 (May 1, 2018) First issue...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Contents Contents 1 Safety Description......................... 1 1.1 Safety Announcements ............................1 1.1.1 Safety Instructions ............................ 1 1.1.2 Device Label Illustartion .......................... 3 1.1.3 PV Array Protection ..........................4 1.1.4 ESD Protection ............................4 1.1.5 Grounding Requirements ......................... 5 1.1.6 Moistureproof Protection .........................
  • Page 6 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Contents 4 Electrical Connection ........................20 4.1 Operating Principle ............................20 4.2 Connection Symbol ............................20 4.3 AC Output Wiring ............................21 4.4 PV Input Wiring ............................... 24 4.5 Battery Wiring ..............................27 4.6 COM. Communication Connection ......................... 29 4.7 WiFi/GPRS Connection ...........................

  • Page 7: Safety Description

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 1 Safety Description 1 Safety Description This chapter mainly describes safety description. Prior to performing any work on device, please read user manual carefully, follow operation and installation instructions and observe all danger, warning and safety information, which is to avoid human injury and device damage by irregular operations.
  • Page 8 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 1 Safety Description Don't touch terminals or conductors connected with grid to avoid lethal risk！ There is no operational part inside device. Don't open the crust of device, or it may cause electric shock. Device damage caused by illegal operation is out of the guarantee range.

  • Page 9: Device Label Illustartion

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 1 Safety Description No liquid or other objects are allowed to enter device. Danger of High Temperature The surface temperature of device may reach to 60℃. During running, don't touch the surface to avoid scald. 1.1.2 Device Label Illustartion The labels on the device contain important information about safety operation.

  • Page 10: Pv Array Protection

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 1 Safety Description Label Illustration Wait for 5 minutes to discharge completely after powering device off. Hot surface. Don't touch! Caution! Multi-channel power supplies power for energy storage inverter. Be careful of electric shock. External grounding label.

  • Page 11: Grounding Requirements

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 1 Safety Description 1.1.5 Grounding Requirements High leakage risk! Device must be grounded before performing electrical connection. The grounding terminal must be connected to ground. ⚫ When installing device, it must be grounded first. When dismantling device, the grounding wire must be removed at last;...

  • Page 12: Measurement Under Operation

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 1 Safety Description When inverter is working, don't dismantle electrical connection. The configuration of PV array, grid level, grid frequency, etc. must meet the technical requirements of device. Grid-connected generation should be allowed by the local power supply department and the related operation should be performed by professionals.

  • Page 13: Operation Requirements

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 1 Safety Description 1.2 Operation Requirements The operation and wiring for device should be performed by qualified person, which is to ensure that the electrical connection meets the related standards. Don't perform maintenance until disconnecting AC gird, AC load, DC input and battery input with inverter and wait for 5 minutes to discharge completely.

  • Page 14: Overview

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 2 Overview 2 Overview This chapter introduces the inverter intro and its operating mode. 2.1 Product Intro SPH-BL(3600-5000) series inverter is PV energy storage inverter, which mainly applies for household energy storage system, as shown in Figure2-1.

  • Page 15: Display Panel

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 2 Overview Figure2-2 The exterior view of SPH-BL(3600-5000) series inverter 2.1.2 Display Panel The display panel of SPH-BL(3600-5000) series inverter is as shown in Figure2-3. Figure2-3 Display panel Table2-1 The illustration of display panel Mark Meaning Illustration Green indicator is on, which means battery is discharging.
  • Page 16 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 2 Overview Mark Meaning Illustration Green indicator is on, which means two routes of PV work normally. ○ PV status Green indicator is cycle on 0.5s off 0.5s, which means one route of PV works normally. Green indicator is off, which means PV stops working.

  • Page 17: Operating Mode

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 2 Overview 2.2 Operating mode The inverter status can transfer automatically between grid-connected and off-grid mode according to grid status. In the grid-connected status, there are four operating modes: self-consumption priority, battery storage priority, peak shaving and energy shift scheduling. When grid is abnormal or failure, inverter will work in the off-gird emergency mode.
  • Page 18 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 2 Overview Figure2-5 Battery storage priority Peak shaving If the electricity price makes a big difference in the peak and valley time (In the valley time, the electricity price of grid-connected generation is cheaper than PV array generation, in the peak time, the electricity price of grid-connected generation is cheaper than PV array generation), user can set the charging time and discharging time of battery by WiseEnergy(Equipped monitoring software for PC).
  • Page 19 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 2 Overview Figure2-6 Peak shaving Energy shift scheduling If the electricity price makes a big difference in the peak and valley time(In the valley time, the electricity price of grid-connected generation is cheaper than PV array generation, in the peak time, the...
  • Page 20 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 2 Overview Figure2-7 Energy shift scheduling Off-grid emergency mode When grid abnormal or failure, inverter will work in the off-gird emergency mode. The inverter can be regarded as back-up power to supply power for major load, as shown in Figure2-8.
  • Page 21 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 2 Overview Figure2-8 Off-grid emergency mode...

  • Page 22: Installation

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 3 Installation 3 Installation This chapter introduces the installation for inverter, include unpacking and checking, installation preparation and installation procedures, etc. 3.1 Unpacking and Checking Unpacking the inverter and conduct the following items: ⚫ Inspect the appearance for shipping damage. If any damage, report it to the carrier and your local dealer immediately.

  • Page 23: Installation Procedures

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 3 Installation Figure3-1 Installation clearance(unit: mm) 3.3 Installation Procedures The following takes wall-mounted method for example. If adopting other installation method, adjust installation procedures according to application. Step 1 Determine installation place and mark installation holes in the proper height of wall according to the fixed position paper, and then drill installation holes by hammer drill.
  • Page 24 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 3 Installation Figure3-2 The dimensions of installation holes(mm) Step 2 Install four M6 expansion bolts into installation holes. The structure and installation of expansion bolt is as shown in Figure3-3. 1. Drill holes in the installation surface by hammer drilling.
  • Page 25 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 3 Installation Figure3-4 Install inverter ----End...

  • Page 26: Electrical Connection

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection 4 Electrical Connection The inverter is configured for Australia at the factory and therefore there is no need for installers to configure the country code during installation. 4.1 Operating Principle Figure4-1 is an electric circuit diagram showing the operating principle of the system.

  • Page 27: Ac Output Wiring

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection Figure4-2 Connection symbol Table4-1 The illustration of connection symbol Symbol Illustration ○ BATT. Connect with battery ○ WiFi/GPRS Install WiFi/GPRS module ○ COM. Connect with DRM, PC, METER and BMS to communicate. ○ DC SWITCH DC switch(optional) ○...
  • Page 28 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection Install AC switch K3 between grid and inverter, which is convenient to disconnect inverter with grid when performing maintenance, as shown in Figure4-1.The recommended switch is with 250Vac/32A. Install AC switch K4 between major load and inverter, which is convenient to disconnect inverter with major load when performing maintenance, as shown in Figure4-1.
  • Page 29 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection Step 5 Connect the other end of grid wires with AC switch K3 and then connect K3 with smart meter or grid. Connect the other end of load wires with AC switch K4 and then connect K4 with load circuit that needs back up power.

  • Page 30: Pv Input Wiring

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection Figure4-6 Don't connect BACK UP port in parallel Figure4-7 Don't connect BACK UP port with grid ----End 4.4 PV Input Wiring...
  • Page 31 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection PV array meets the IEC61730 class A requirements. If inverter isn't equipped with DC switch, install a DC switch between PV array and inverter. The recommended switch is with 600Vdc/16A. Switch off DC switch before connecting with PC array.
  • Page 32 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection Figure4-11 Negative wire Step 3 Draw the positive wire and negative wire through the corresponding sealing nuts respectively. Step 4 Insert the positive wire and negative wire into the positive metal terminal and negative metal terminal respectively.

  • Page 33: Battery Wiring

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection When using multiple inverters, don't connect PV port in parallel to avoid inverter damage, as shown in Figure4-16. Figure4-16 Don't connect PV port in parallel ----End 4.5 Battery Wiring Add DC switch K2 between battery and inverter to avoid arcing when wiring. The recommended switch is with 80Vdc/100A.
  • Page 34 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection Step 4 After wiring, block fire-proofing mud from the inside of nylon cable gland, install the battery cover and then tighten the nylon cable gland. Figure4-17 Battery wiring When using multiple inverters, don't connect battery port in parallel to avoid inverter damage, as shown in Figure4-18.

  • Page 35: Com. Communication Connection

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection 4.6 COM. Communication Connection Figure4-19 COM. communication connection There are four communication ports: DRM, PC, METER, BMS and TEMP. ⚫ DRM port is connected with DRM control device. The pin definition of RJ45 plug is as shown in Figure4-20.

  • Page 36: Wifi/Gprs Connection

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection Step 2 Draw DRM signal wire through the communication cover and crimp terminals according to Figure4- 20, and insert it into DRM port. Connect the other end of DRM signal wire with DRM control device.
  • Page 37 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection Figure4-21 WiFi/GPRS connection The WiFi configuration refers to Appendix B WiFi Configuration. Smart phone Network Router Server Inverter PC monitoring Figure4-22 WiFi/GPRS monitoring plan The monitoring APP can be downloaded in the official website, the corresponding QR barcode is as...
  • Page 38 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 4 Electrical Connection China iOS China Andriod Foreign iOS Foreign Andriod cellphone cellphone cellphone cellphone Figure4-23 The QR barcode of monitoring APP...

  • Page 39: Operation Instruction

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 5 Operation Instruction 5 Operation Instruction This chapter introduces inverter startup, shutdown and monitoring setting. 5.1 Opearaion Announcements ⚫ Load requirements in the BACK UP port is as below: Resistive load≤2.5kw; − Capacitive load≤1.5kvar; − Inductive load≤1.5kvar.
  • Page 40 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 5 Operation Instruction It also can perform monitoring setting through APP in the phone. The details refers to B WiFi Configuration and APP user manual. Download APP through scanning QR code in the Figure4-23.

  • Page 41: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter mainly introduces inverter maintenance and troubleshooting. 6.1 Maintenance Clean dust on the top of inverter regularly by dry and soft cloth. Don't use water, corrosive material, cleaning agent and strong detergent, etc to clean the inverter.
  • Page 42 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Recoverable or Items Protection Measures frequently Battery under- Check whether battery is None voltage normal. Inform maintenance Battery charging Included personnel if it occurs over-current frequently. Battery Inform maintenance discharging over- Included personnel if it occurs current frequently.
  • Page 43 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Recoverable or Items Protection Measures abnormal personnel if it occurs frequently. Inform maintenance Inverter over- Included personnel if it occurs current frequently. Inform maintenance Inverter frequency Included personnel if it occurs abnormal frequently.
  • Page 44 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Recoverable or Items Protection Measures protection temperature personnel. protection Inner over- Inform maintenance Included personnel. temperature Inform maintenance Fan fault Included personnel. Inform maintenance Relay fault Included personnel. Check whether smart Smart meter meter is normal.
  • Page 45 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Don't perform maintenance until disconnecting AC gird, AC load, DC input and battery input with inverter and wait for 5 minutes to discharge completely. Please get ready the following information in advance before contacting with us.

  • Page 46: Package, Transportation, Storage

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL 7 Package, Transportation, Storage 7 Package, Transportation, Storage This chapter mainly introduces package, transportation and storage. 7.1 Package The inverter is packaged with carton. and the package size is 680(W)*660(D)*300(H)（mm). During packing, pay attention to the positioning direction requirements.

  • Page 47: A Technical Specifications

    Error! Unknown document property name. Error! Unknown document property name. A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Model SPH3600-BL SPH5000-BL Max. PV input power (W) 4000 5500 Max. PV input voltage(VDC) PV short-circuit current(A) 13.8 Max. PV input current(A) Input group (N) MPPT route (N) 2(can be paralleled) input...
  • Page 48 Error! Unknown document property name. Error! Unknown document property name. A Technical Specifications Model SPH3600-BL SPH5000-BL Max. battery charging current(A) Max. battery discharging power (W) 2500 Max. battery discharging current(A) Battery input short-circuit current(A) Battery output short-circuit current(A) Battery capacity(Ah) 100~250 Rated grid input active power(W) 2500...
  • Page 49 Error! Unknown document property name. Error! Unknown document property name. A Technical Specifications Model SPH3600-BL SPH5000-BL Over-voltage class Class III Rated off-grid output apparent 3500 power(VA) Rated off-grid output active power (W) 2500 Rated off-grid output voltage(Vac) 220/230/240 Rated off-grid output current(A) 11.4/10.9/10.4 Backup off- Max.
  • Page 50 Error! Unknown document property name. Error! Unknown document property name. A Technical Specifications Model SPH3600-BL SPH5000-BL Inverter topology Non-isolated Cooling way Natural cooling Noise(dB) <25 LED/ Cloud monitoring phone APP Wet locations Relative humidity 4%~100% Operating temperature range(℃) -25~ +60; If operating temperature exceeds 45℃, it is necessary to decrease 3% of rated power per 1℃.

  • Page 51: B Wifi Configuration

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration WiFi Configuration The configuration of WiFi may be set via PC or smart phone with WiFi function. The setting hereinafter is operated with Windows XP for reference only. If other operating systems or smart phones are used, please follow the corresponding procedures.
  • Page 52 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration Set WiFi connection to the data logger Open "Wireless Network Connection Status" and click "View Wireless Networks".
  • Page 53 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration Select wireless network of the data logger, no passwords required as default. The network name consists of AP and the serial number of the product. Then click "Connect". Connection successful.
  • Page 54 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration Follow the setup wizard to start quick setting. Click "Wizard" to start, then click "Start" to continue. " Select" Wireless connection", and select the type of your inverter, then click...
  • Page 55 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration Click "Refresh" to search available wireless networks, or add it manually. Then select the wireless network you need to connect, then click "Next". Enter the password for the selected network, then click "Next".
  • Page 56 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration Select "Enable" to obtain an IP address automatically, then click "Next". Enhance security settings of the WiFi by selecting any options as listed, then click "Next". Option 1：If you choose to hide AP, the SSID of the AP network for your WiFi will be invisible on your wireless network list.
  • Page 57 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration Option 2: If you wish to change the encryption mode of the AP network, you will need to enter the correspondent encryption method and password before connecting next time.
  • Page 58 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration If setting is successful, the following page will display. Click "OK" to restart. If restart is successful, the following page will display. If this page does not display automatically,...
  • Page 59 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. B WiFi Configuration Re-log on this setting page to status interface after the Web server restart, and check the network connection status of the data logger. After network setting is complete, the "Wireless STA mode" should be enabled and relative information of your router will display on the interface automatically.

  • Page 60: C Acronyms And Abbreviations

    HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. C Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronyms and Abbreviations Alternating Current American Wire Gauge Direct Current International Electrotechnical Commission Light-emitting Diode MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking Protective Earthing Photovoltaic...
  • Page 61 HELIOS COMBO SPH3600/5000-BL Error! Unknown document property name. C Acronyms and Abbreviations RS485 Recommend Standard485 THDi Total Distortion of the input current waveform...

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