Summary of Contents for Off-Grid energy Standalone Power Essential System
- Page 1 Standalone Power Essential System™ User Manual Securing your power and your future...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
System C are a nd M aintenance ........................ 26 Warranty .............................. 27 Contact U s .............................. 28 2 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 4: Welcome
Standalone Power : Essential System™ : User Manual Welcome Welcome to the user manual for the Standalone Power System installed by Off-Grid Energy Australia. Please take your time to read and familiarise yourself with the contents of this document as it contains important information about the operation, servicing, troubleshooting and limitations of the off-grid system. -
Page 5: Glossary & Key
(usually) within the solar inverter or solar charge controller as opposed to older type basic regulators which do not have this feature 4 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 6: Important Disclaimer
Standalone Power : Essential System™ : User Manual Important Disclaimer Your Off-Grid Energy System has been carefully designed to supply a specific daily quantity of electricity – determined during consultation and assessment of your Load Demand Profile (included at the back of this manual for reference). -
Page 7: Safety Warnings
In addition to this user manual, we highly recommend you take the time to read all the equipment manufacturer’s user manuals supplied with relevant equipment. Please keep all manuals together in a safe place near the equipment where they can be readily consulted if needed. 6 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 8: Home Energy Monitor
Consumption records for the last 7 consuming at this very moment (kW) (Compare days, weeks or months) days, 7 weeks or 24 months. Further instructions are available in the separate Efergy manual provided. 7 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 9: Dc-Bus System Configuration
Outback Inverter/Charger, while the generator set is supplying power for battery charging the Inverter/Charger will automatically switch generator power directly to the house to keep the house powered at this time. 8 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 10: Equipment Layout
Do not switch on your system if you observe any damaged or exposed cables. No smoking or naked flames in enclosure area. Keep spark producing equipment and machinery away from the battery bank 9 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 11: Inverter/Charger
Do not touch or forcibly pull any electrical wiring connected to the inverter. Do not remove/open the inverter’s front cover. Do not switch on the inverter if you observe any damaged or exposed cables. 10 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 12: Battery Bank
Standalone Power : Essential System™ : User Manual Battery Bank Batteries are a critical part of your Off-Grid Energy System as they store energy produced by the renewable energy and fuel powered generators to be used at times when these aren’t available. -
Page 13: Checking Battery State-Of-Charge (Soc)
The mate2 controller can be used to navigate system information and parameters. It can also be used to alter settings and programing if necessary. Important Disclaimer: Changing of system programing without the prior approval of Off-Grid Energy Australia may void your warranty. Contact Off-Grid Australia before attempting to adjust any programing or parameters. -
Page 14: Charging The Batteries
These voltage figures must be maintained for at least two full hours to complete an absorption cycle, this will bring the batteries close to full charge. This chart is only approximate. Temperature, current flow and battery capacity will influence the readings. 13 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... - Page 15 When the <START> has been selected, two screens are displayed. The user then must answer <YES> before an equalization charging cycle will begin. You can stop the equalisation cycle at any time by selecting <STOP> from this control screen. 14 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd...
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Page 16: Charging Using Automatic Controlled Generators (Auto-Start)
Remember to regularly check generator fuel, oil and coolant levels, since these are more easily forgotten when a generator is automatically controlled. 15 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 17: Solar Photovoltaic Array
This device can be used to stop the flow of DC-Voltage electricity from the solar array to the solar MPPT/charger if necessary for electrical maintenance purposes. CAUTION: More than one DC- Isolator may be installed, make sure all are switched off as required. 16 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 18: Solar Mppt Charge Controller
Programming of the MPPT can only be adjusted by the use of a password. Adjustments to programming of the MPPT or inverter without prior approval from Off-Grid Energy Australia are prohibited. Unauthorised adjustment may affect your warranty. -
Page 19: Ac Switchboard
Generator Meter: a digital meter keeping record of all generator energy delivered into the system (kWh) Note: This meter will only show digits when the generator is running. 18 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 20: Dc Switchboard
PV Array DC Isolator Switch Used to isolate or connect the Extra Low Voltage class direct current output (up to 120 VDC) of the solar array to the MPPT Charge controller. 19 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 21: Fuel Powered Generator Set
The recharging process will slow down considerably towards the end of recharging as the batteries go through the final charge absorption phase. (See Battery Charging) Only a 15-amp socket can be inserted into the generator inlet on the inverter/charger board. 20 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... - Page 22 10 amp rated extension cord (it won’t fit). Please make sure your generator set has a 15 amp sized and rated socket outlet to suit a 15 amp rated cord. Contact Off-Grid Energy Australia for assistance if you have trouble getting your generator connected.
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Page 23: Auto-Starting Generator
Fuel saving note: Using the generator set late afternoon can be a good strategy to save fuel, due to more available solar power to recharge the battery bank, however care should be taken not to overburden smaller generator sets with excessive loads. 22 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Try to identify the reasons for this failure and implement strategies to avoid further deep battery discharge. This failure is detrimental to battery health and service life and must be avoided. 23 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... - Page 25 Always follow operational and safety instruction as outlined in relevant sections of this manual and in the separate product manuals provided. If in doubt contact Off-Grid Energy Australia or an authorised manufacturer dealer.
- Page 26 Make sure all AC main switches are switched of before using temporary power cords Only plug in essential appliances in a localised area. Never attempt to power up a whole house or property with a temporary power cord. 25 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd...
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Page 27: System Care And Maintenance
Standalone Power : Essential System™ : User Manual System Care and Maintenance Your Off-Grid Energy system has important maintenance requirements to ensure smooth operation and longevity. If your system’s only energy generator is solar panels then very little maintenance is needed. -
Page 28: Warranty
A copy of your invoice is required to claim a warranty. If you have lost/misplaced your original invoice, please contact Off-Grid Energy Australia for assistance. If you require a copy of our standard terms and conditions, please contact us. 27 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd... -
Page 29: Contact Us
In the event of equipment malfunction, modification or upgrades, or if you have any questions please contact Off-Grid Energy Australia. 3/62 Pym St Dudley Park SA 5008 National Office: 3/62 Pym St Dudley Park SA 5008 service@offgridenergy.com.au www.offgridenergy.com.au 1300 334 839 (08) 8312 5507 28 Copyright © 2014 Off-Grid Energy Australia Pty Ltd...