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Santak SMAX 3000 User Manual

Smax series pure sine wave stand-alone inverter / charger system
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U S E R M A N U A L
3000/5000

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  • Page 1 SMAX Series U S E R M A N U A L 3000/5000...
  • Page 2 Important Safety Warning WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this User Guide for future reference. General Precautions Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on: (1) The unit (2) the batteries (3) all appropriate sections of this manual. 2.
  • Page 3 of this unit. Over current protection of the battery cables must be provided as part of the system installation. See INSTALLATION section of this manual. 10. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This battery charger should be connected to a grounded permanent wiring system. For most installations, the Ground Lug should be bonded to the grounding system at one (and only one point) in the system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content 1. Overview ......................1 1.1 Key Feature ....................1 1.2 Product Outlook ................... 2 1.3 Basic System Architecture ................3 2. INSTALLATION ....................4 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ................4 2.2 Remove bottom cover ................. 4 2.3 Placement....................4 2.4 Battery Connection ..................

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview This is a pure sine wave stand-alone inverter/charger system combining the function of inverter, solar charger and AC charger, and provides a long run-time uninterruptible power supply. Its comprehensive LCD display provides system status, and allows users to set output source priority, charger source priority, charger current and so on.

  • Page 6: Product Outlook

    1.2 Product Outlook 3K rear panel 5K rear panel 1. LCD display 2. LCD Configuration button: Enter configuration mode, and switch between setting menus 3. LCD up/down button: Move to previous/next setting option 4. LCD ESC button: Return to main menu...

  • Page 7: Basic System Architecture

    5. LCD Enter button: Confirm setting 6. AC input circuit breaker 7. Power ON/OFF switch 8. PV input 9. AC input 10. AC output 11. AC Input & output GND 12. Battery input 1.3 Basic System Architecture A typical application diagram for home and office applications is as shown below. The inverter supports the following power sources as input: •...

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection The product package is shipped with the following items. Please call your supplier or dealer if any items are missing.  1 X Inverter  1 X DC red cable  1 X DC black cable ...

  • Page 9: Battery Connection

    Use screws to mount the inverter to a solid surface. The recommended screw size is M4*50~65mm. Screws locations of 3K model Screws locations of 5K model 2.4 Battery Connection CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it is requested to install a separate DC over-current protector or disconnect device between battery and inverter.
  • Page 10 Step 4 - After AC input and output wires are connected, switch on the DC Circuit Breaker. Note: Make sure the battery voltage meets the inverter’s specification: SMAX 3000 supports 24VDC battery system; SMAX 5000 supports 48VDC battery system. And...

  • Page 11: Ac Connection

    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 30A for SMAX 3000 model, 40A for SMAX 5000 model. Be sure that AC source is switched off before installing the circuit breaker.
  • Page 12 External Distribution SMAX 3000/ SMAX 5000 Legend Coil Remote Switch Magneto-Thermal Input Main Switch AC Contactor N/L2 Neutral/L2 L/L1 L1 Line Input Please follow the steps below to connect AC wires: WARNING! All wiring shall be performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 13: Pv Connection

    The recommended wire gauge and fixing torque are as below, AC Input AC Output AC GND Model Number Torque Wires Gauge Wires Gauge Wires Gauge SMAX 3000 12 AWG 12 AWG 12AWG 1.2~1.8 Nm SMAX 5000 10 AWG 10 AWG 10AWG 1.2~1.8 Nm...
  • Page 14 Step 5 - Turn on battery breaker or connect battery cable. The recommended wire gauge and fixing torque are as below, Model Number PV Input Wire Gauge Torque SMAX 3000 10 AWG 1.2~1.8 Nm SMAX 5000 10 AWG 1.2~1.8 Nm...

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION After connecting batteries, AC input cables, and loads, the inverter is now ready to work. 3.1 LCD display introduction LCD displays the power flow and input/output readings in a visualized graphic design which allows the user to understand the operation status easily. Icon Description This icon is showed when AC input (from AC mains...
  • Page 16 Indicate output voltage, output frequency, load percentage, load VA value, load watt value. The icon indicates unit is on LCD setting mode. The icon indicates unit is on alarm mode or fault mode. When unit is on LCD setting mode, it indicates program code.
  • Page 17 Only solar: Solar energy will be the only charger source no matter utility is available or not. Setting Options in SMAX 3000 model: voltage point Full/25.0V/25.5V/26.0V/26.5V/27.0V(def back to ault)/ battery mode 27.5V/28.0V.
  • Page 18 Max charging Options in SMAX 3000 model: current: 20A/30A/40/50A/60A(default)/70A/ To configure 80A/90A/100A total charging current for Options in SMAX 5000 model: solar and 20A/30A/40/50A/60A(default)/70A/ utility 80A/90A/105A chargers: (Max. charging current=utility charging current +solar charging current) Max utility Options in SMAX 3000 model:...

  • Page 19: Lcd Display Setting

    Recover Recover enable: manufactory Return to manufactory default setting. setting Recover disable(default) 3.2 LCD display setting: The default LCD display is: Line mode Battery mode BAT+PV mode The LCD display content will be changed in turns by pressing button. The selectable information is switched as below order: PV input voltage, PV input current, AC input voltage, battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, load percentage, load VA value, load watt value.

  • Page 20: Operation Modes (After Powered On)

    If PV string is also connected with enough voltage, the display will be as shown below to indicate the power flow from PV string. Except only solar setting for charger priority. Even if AC input is absent, PV power can still charge the battery and the display will be as shown below.
  • Page 21 LINE MODE 1 AC input is present and PV input is absent. Load is supplied by AC input power directly. LINE MODE 2 Both AC input and PV input are present. Load is supplied by either AC input or PV input depending on the priority switch’s setting.

  • Page 22: Fault Mode

    BACKUP MODE 1 Both AC input and PV input are absent. The backup power to load comes only from battery. The backup time is determined by the capacity of battery. BACKUP MODE 2 AC input is absent and PV power is not enough to support is present, if PV power loads completely.

  • Page 23: Specification

    Tripped off after 5s@≥150% load Over-Load Protection Tripped off after 10s@110%~150% load Transfer Time Normal range : 10ms (typical) 15ms (max) (AC to DC) Generator/wide range: 20ms (typical) 40ms (max) SMAX 3000 @ Line mode: O/P Power 3KVA/2.4KW 1.5KVA/1.2KW 180V AC I/P V 280V...
  • Page 24 BATTERY Battery Voltage 24.0Vdc ± 0.6Vdc 48.0Vdc± 1.2Vdc Battery low alarm voltage 21.0Vdc ± 0.6Vdc (default) 42.0Vdc± 1.2Vdc(default) Default: Default: 20.0Vdc ± 0.6Vdc@ 40.0Vdc ± 1.2Vdc@ Battery low shut-down load>60% load>60% voltage 21.0Vdc± 0.6Vdc@ 42.0Vdc± 1.2Vdc@ load<60% load<60% Battery capacity(suggestion) >=200Ah AC CHARGER Charger Current...
  • Page 25 General Specification Safety Certification Operating Environment 0°C to 50°C; 5% to 95% non-condensing Elevation: 0~1500 Meters Altitude, operational -15°C ~ 60°C Storage temperature Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Remedy 1. Battery weak 1. Re-charge battery 2. Battery defective (can't be 2. Battery replacement charged) No LCD display 3.
  • Page 26 9.SCC output over current 9.Check wiring or remove abnormal load (fault code: F11) 10. Check the ventilation at installed 10.SCC over temp(fault location and make sure the air vent of code: F12) inverter is clear 11.SCC Output over 11. Restart the unit. If the fault persists, voltage(fault code: F13) contact dealer or supplier for service 12.Check PV input voltage.
  • Page 27 2beep/2s, Inverter Line/ Fan Locked Beep Fan Fault Manual Inv. mode Fan Defected continue for continuously Protection 1min Inverter Over Line/ HEAT SINK Beep HEAT SINK Auto Temp≤ 55℃ Temp Inv. mode over temp continuously Protection (Output Voltage <170Vrms and Output output current Beep...
  • Page 28 (2) Wide “90V~280V” for is for home application. If the utility is higher or lower than this range, the unit will transfer to inverter mode automatically. (3) Generator, if AC input is connected to a generator, please choose “generator” as “Input range”.
  • Page 29 APPENDIX A How to Select and Configure PV Panels The following parameters can be found in each PV panel’s specification: • • : Max output power (W) : max power voltage (V) • • : open-circuit voltage (V) : max power current (A) •...
  • Page 30 • Total V of the string shall be within the operating voltage range of solar battery charger (35~70V for 3000VA model and 70~120V for 5000VA model are recommended). Model PV Operating voltage range PV Optimize working voltage range 3000VA 30~80Vdc 35~70Vdc 5000VA 60~150Vdc...
  • Page 31 Example 2 - How to connect 5000VA model to PV panels with the following parameters? • • : 250W : 30.96V • • : 36.6V : 8.07A • : 8.75A The max. PV input power for 5000VA model is 3750W, 3750W / 250W = 15⇒min.
  • Page 32 APPENDIX B HOW TO DETERMINE THE OUTPUT SOURCE PRIORITY SETTING AND CHARGER SOURCE PRIORITY SETTING? Please read this document carefully if you intend to manually set the priority setting of the product. Improper setting might compromise the function and performance of the product.
  • Page 33 2.2 When utility is down The behavior is the same as 1.2. Advantages Disadvantages The good utilization of solar Battery will experience more frequent charge and discharge power. cycles and therefore battery’s service life will be shorter. Save electricity bill by If both solar power and battery is low, and utility outage occurs reducing the consumption before the battery can fully-charged by utility, the backup...
  • Page 34 3. Setting only Solar as charger source priority. Solar energy will be the only charger source no matter utility is available or not. 4. Setting only Solar and Utility as charger source priority. 4.1 When utility is normal Solar energy and utility will charge battery at the same time. 4.2 When utility is down Solar energy will charge battery.
  • Page 35 SANTAK ELECTRONIC（SHENZHEN）CO.,LTD No.8 Baoshi Rd, Block 72 Baoan, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China www.eaton.com www.santak.com 614-02153XS1-00...

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