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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ● When replacing the batteries, use the same number and the same type of batteries. ● Do not dispose of batteries in a fire; the battery may explode. ● Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries, released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes.
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CAUTION: ● The inverter connection instructions and operation described in the manual must be followed in the indicated order. ● The inverter must be connected to a near by wall outlet that is easily accessible. The inverter can be disconnected from the AC-power source by removing the power cord. ●...
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Special Symbols The following are examples of symbols used on the unit to alert you the important information. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Indicates that a risk of electric shock is present and the associated warning should be observed CAUTION; REFER TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL - Refer to your operator’s manual for additional information, such as important operating and maintenance.
1. OVER VIEW AND FEATURES The series Inverter is advanced & friendly designed with pure sine-wave output to your equipment; besides a big charging capacity, the inverter, unlike the traditional one, also provides a very short transference when blackouts happen; thus, you may apply it as an UPS, too. Further, it is also made with Wide Range AVR, output ±10% with input range as large as 140V ~ 310V in the rated 230V.
2. PRESENTATION 2.1 LCD display models The following is one example of LCD display; the location of control buttons could be different for some models; however, the functions of buttons are the same. Main control button. LCD screen. Selection button for mode & value.
2.2 Rear Panels Description of Rear panel in Tower 1. Circuit Breaker for Input. 2. AC Input Switch 3. Input Terminal. 4. Output Terminal and / or Outlet(s) (NEMA or IEC). 5. RS-232 Interface port (for application with optional Monitoring software) 6.
Recommended AC wire size: Capacity \ Input voltage 220/230/240Vac SP8000 AVR AWG10 3.3 Connecting the DC input power cord with the correct battery voltage and correct polarity, the inverter must be as close as possible to the battery to avoid the voltage drop on the power cord.
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3.5 Connecting Solar input: Make sure the open circuit voltage of the PV array is less than the DC maximum input voltage of the built-in solar charger. The suggested PV voltage ranges are shown below: SP8000 AVR:48 ~ 90Vdc (the range is also for VOC of the solar panel)
“OFF”); then push again for one second, and the inverter will be turned on and enter into backup mode. To turn off the power from SP8000 AVR; please push the button for 4 seconds; then LCD display will show “OFF”; then, wait for 10 seconds, and SP8000 AVR will turn off the power automatically.
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4.6 DC Priority Mode/Green Mode: When load level is low (under 35W), the inverter efficiency is very low. To save the battery energy, user can enable the green mode (set DIP SW4 up). The system will transfer O/P relay to bypass mode at low load level. Please turn on the auto-bypass switch at rear panel under green mode, or the output voltage will become zero when system transfers to bypass mode.
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4.7 Green mode level setting (by the set-up software, UPS wizard; or through LCD display): When green mode function is enabled, the inverter will turn off the power within 60 seconds in the battery mode with the power consumption lower than the pre-set level (adjustable by using the UPS wizard software).
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4.11 There are two ways to change the setting of inverter. The 1 way is to use the UPS Wizard software, please contact your service people for detailed information. The 2 way is to make it through the LCD display, by the following procedures: 4.11.1 To push the two selection buttons, △...
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4.11.5 To change the green mode level at battery mode When the “Gn.0” is blinking, it means the green mode level if off. The inverter will not turn off the power automatically if there’s no any load connected to inverter. When the “Gn.1” is blinking, it means that the green mode level is 1% of full load.
5. INDICATION AND CONTROL 5.1 LCD Display 5.1.1 Main control button: Please refer to point 4 & 5 (4.1~4.7 & 5.3~5.4). 5.1.2 LCD screen...
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Symbol Indication Description Over load The loading exceeds the rating of Inverter Load level The higher the loading, the more bars will illuminate. Inverter is loaded When “Green Mode” is enabled, this symbol will display if the loading is over preset level (adjustable, default = 0W / disabled), and disappears when it’s under preset level.
Every other 2 sec., 32 beeps in 2 sec (alarm can Not be silenced). 5.3 Auto Self-test Function In normal mode of SP8000 AVR, turn on your computer and push the button on the front panel for self-test. The SP8000 AVR will simulate a power outage and transfer to battery mode. If low battery warning sounds during the test, it means that the battery set is weak and requires extended recharge.
5.4 Remote Control The SP8000 AVR can be set for daily shutdown/wake up. This command must be set through the RS-232 interface. When this function is set, the timer inside the Inverter will begin to run, and the load will be turned off by the shutdown / wake-up schedule. The time period to next turn-on will be shown on LCD panel by hour (Ref.
5.8 Battery Thermal Sensor SP8000 AVR provides thermal compensation for battery charging voltage. To enable this function, please connect the following temperature sensing wire at the rear panel of the UPS. Battery temperature sensing wire. Connector for temperature sensing The sensing wire head needs to put close or next to the battery pack so that the UPS CPU can detect the battery temperature.
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When the temperature sensor is not connected, the CPU will set the float charging voltage at 54V. The DIP SW3 provides selection of the charging mode, when DIP SW3 is ON, UPS charger is CV mode, when DIP SW3 is not ON, UPS changer has 2-stage control, quick charge then floating charge.
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Charging current Time Charge voltage Float charge Time Dip SW3 is not ‘ON’ for 2 stage charging.
6. COMMUNICATION INTERFACE The Inverter provides two computer interfaces, smart software (RS-232 and USB, optional). The RS-232 also includes dry contact (DB-9, optional) for different monitoring application. The models with USB interface are applying the same control port for both USB & RS-232 so that the only interface can be used at the same time.
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Action to Take Inverter no reaction while 1. Line cord plug is loose 1. Check the line cord plug AC is connected 2. Fuse on rear panel blown 2. Replace fuse (Inside the drawer of inlet) 3.
8. SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 General spec: : : : Model SP8000 AVR Power Levels 8000VA / 6000W Output Voltage 200V/220V/230V/240V Selectable Voltage Waveform Pure Sine wave Crest Factor Surge Power for Output 3 times of individual max loading Auto Select for 50/60Hz...
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Quick charging mode:14V maximum. Average charging voltage Trickle charging mode:13.5V for each battery (adjustable with the remote set-up software) Over current protection & Over charging voltage protection (SCR control) Thermal protection (CPU control) Protection When temperature inside the unit is over 45℃, charger will stop charging for 2 minutes followed by an 2 minutes charging.
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8.2 System Current Consumption (with & without Green Mode function) Note: See 4.12.5 for Green mode level adjustment. Values shown below are approximately based on average. Capacity With Green Mode Without Green Mode SP8000 AVR <1mA 4.5A / 48Vdc...
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