MPP Solar 2424LV-HS User Manual

MPP Solar 2424LV-HS User Manual

Pip 3kva/24v solar inverter charger 110/120v output

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PIP 2424LV-HS / 2424LV-MSD 3KVA/24V
SOLAR INVERTER CHARGER
110/120V OUTPUT
User Manual
*with built-in 80A MPPT or 50A PWM solar charger
VERSION 1.1

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  • Page 1 PIP 2424LV-HS / 2424LV-MSD 3KVA/24V SOLAR INVERTER CHARGER 110/120V OUTPUT User Manual *with built-in 80A MPPT or 50A PWM solar charger VERSION 1.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................1 Purpose ..............................1 Scope ..............................1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................1 INTRODUCTION ..........................2 Features ............................... 2 Basic System Architecture ........................2 Product Overview ..........................3 INSTALLATION ..........................4 Unpacking and Inspection ........................4 Preparation ............................
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    ABOUT THIS MANUAL Purpose This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read this manual carefully before installations and operations. Keep this manual for future reference. Scope This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This is a multi-functional inverter/charger, combining the functions of inverter, PWM/MPPT solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support with portability. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, priority setting for AC/solar charger, and acceptable input voltage setting to suit different applications.
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1. LCD display 2. Status indicator 3. Charging indicator 4. Fault indicator 5. Function buttons 6. Power on/off switch 7. AC input 8. AC output 9. PV input 10. Battery input 11. Circuit breaker 12. RS232 communication port 13.
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Unpacking and Inspection Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should have received the following items inside the package:  The unit x 1  User manual x 1  Communication cable x 1 ...
  • Page 7: Battery Connection

    Battery Connection CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it’s requested to install a separate DC over-current protector or disconnect the device between battery and inverter. It may not be necessary to disconnect the device for some applications, however, it’s requested to have over-current protection installed. Please refer to the typical amperage in the table below as required fuse or size of the breaker.
  • Page 8: Ac Input/Output Connection

    6. To firmly secure wire connection, you may fix the wires to strain relief with cable tie. WARNING: Shock Hazard Installation must be performed with care due to high battery voltage in series. CAUTION!! Do not place anything between the flat part of the inverter terminal and the ring terminal.
  • Page 9: Pv Connection

    sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first. → Ground (yellow-green) L→ LINE (brown or black) N→ Neutral (blue) WARNING: Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit. 4. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and fasten the terminal screws.
  • Page 10: Final Assembly

    Model Typical Amperage Cable Size Torque Model with PWM 8 AWG 1.4~1.6 Nm Model with MPPT 6 AWG 1.4~1.6 Nm PV Module Selection: When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider the parameters below: 1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules can’t exceed the maximum voltage of the PV array open circuit of the inverter.
  • Page 11: Communication Connection

    Communication Connection Please use supplied communication cable to connect to inverter and PC. Insert bundled CD into a computer and follow the on-screen instructions to install the monitoring software. For the detailed software operations, please check user manual of software inside the CD. Dry Contact Signal There is one dry contact (3A/120VAC) available on the rear panel.
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION Power ON/OFF Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch (located on the right corner of the rear panel) to turn on the unit. Operation and Display Panel The operation and display panel, as shown in the chart below, are on the front panel of the inverter. It includes three indicators, four function keys and an LCD display, indicating the operating status and input/output power information.
  • Page 13: Lcd Display Icons

    LCD Display Icons Icon Function description Input Source Information Indicates the AC input. Indicates the PV input Indicates input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, battery voltage and charger current. Configuration Program and Fault Information Indicates the setting programs. Indicates the warning and fault codes. Warning: flashing with warning code.
  • Page 14 In battery mode, it will present battery capacity. Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display < 1.717V/cell 1.717V/cell ~ 1.8V/cell Load >50% 1.8 ~ 1.883V/cell > 1.883 V/cell < 1.817V/cell 1.817V/cell ~ 1.9V/cell 50%> Load > 20% 1.9 ~ 1.983V/cell > 1.983 <...
  • Page 15: Lcd Setting

    LCD Setting After pressing and holding the ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “UP” or “DOWN” button to select setting programs. And then, press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC button to exit. Setting Programs: Program Description...
  • Page 16 60A (default) Maximum charging current: To configure the total 100A charging current for solar and utility chargers. (Max. charging current = utility charging current + 120A (only for 3KVA with MPPT solar charging current) 110A models) 130A (only for 3KVA 140A (only for 3KVA with MPPT with MPPT models) models)
  • Page 17 Restart disable Restart enable (default) Automatically restart when over temperature occurs 110V 120V (default) Output voltage 50Hz (default) 60Hz Output frequency 30A (default) Maximum utility charging current 22.0V 22.5V 23.0V (default) 23.5V Setting voltage point back to utility source when selecting “SBU priority”...
  • Page 18 25.5V 26.5V 27V (default) 27.5V 28.5V If this inverter/charger is working in Line, Standby or Fault mode, charger source can be programmed as below: Solar first Solar energy will charge battery as first priority. Utility will charge battery only when solar energy is not available.
  • Page 19 Backlight on (default) Backlight off Backlight control Alarm on (default) Alarm off Beeps while primary source is interrupted Bypass disable Bypass enable Overload bypass: (default) When enabled, the unit will transfer to line mode if overload occurs in battery mode. Record enable Record disable (default) Record Fault code...
  • Page 20: Display Setting

    Display Setting The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing “UP” or “DOWN” key. The selectable input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, MPPT charging current, information is switched as below order: MPPT charging power, battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, load percentage, load in VA, load in Watt, DC discharging current, main CPU Version and second CPU Version.
  • Page 21 Battery voltage=25.5V, discharging current=1A Battery voltage/ DC discharging current Output frequency=50Hz Output frequency Load percent=70% Load percentage When connected load is lower than 1kVA, load in VA will present xxxVA like the chart below. Load in VA When load is larger than 1kVA (≧1KVA), load in VA will present x.xkVA like the chart below.
  • Page 22 When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will present xxxW like the chart below. Load in Watt When load is larger than 1kW (≧1KW), load in W will present x.xkW like the chart below. Main CPU version: 00014.04 Main CPU version checking Secondary CPU version: 00003.03 Secondary CPU version checking...
  • Page 23: Operating Mode Description

    Operating Mode Description Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility. Standby mode / Power saving mode Note: *Standby mode: The inverter is Charging by PV energy. No output is supplied by the not turned on yet but at this unit but it still can charge the time, the inverter can charge batteries.
  • Page 24: Fault Reference Code

    Fault Reference Code Fault Code Fault Event Icon on Fan is locked when inverter is off. Over temperature Battery voltage is too high Battery voltage is too low Output short circuited or over temperature is detected by internal converter components. Output voltage is too high.
  • Page 25: Warning Indicator

    Warning Indicator Warning Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing Code Fan is locked when Beep three times every inverter is on. second Battery is over-charged Beep once every second Low battery Beep once every second Overload Beep once every 0.5 second Output power derating Beep twice every 3 seconds Solar charger stops due...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1: Line Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL 3KVA Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator) Nominal Input Voltage 120Vac 95Vac± 7V (UPS) Low Loss Voltage 65Vac± 7V (Appliances) 100Vac± 7V (UPS); Low Loss Return Voltage 70Vac± 7V (Appliances) High Loss Voltage 140Vac±...
  • Page 27 Table 2: Inverter Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL 3KVA 3KVA/2.4KW Rated Output Power Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Waveform 110/120VAC± 5% Output Voltage Regulation 60Hz or 50Hz Output Frequency Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load 2* rated power for 5 seconds Surge Capacity Nominal DC Input Voltage 24Vdc...
  • Page 28 Table 3: Charging Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode INVERTER MODEL 3KVA Charging Current (UPS) 2/10A/20/30A/40/50/60A @ Nominal Input Voltage Bulk Flooded Battery 29.2 Charging AGM / Gel 28.2 Voltage Battery Floating Charging Voltage 27Vdc Charging Algorithm 3-Step Battery Voltage, per cell Charging Current, % 2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc) Voltage...
  • Page 29 Table 4 General Specifications INVERTER MODEL 3KVA with PWM SCC 3KVA with MPPT SCC Safety Certification 0°C to 55°C Operating Temperature Range Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C Dimension (D*W*H), mm 125 x 300 x 440 Net Weight, kg 10.5...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation / Possible cause What to do Unit shuts down LCD/LEDs and buzzer automatically will be active for 3 The battery voltage is too low 1. Re-charge the battery. during startup seconds and then (<1.91V/Cell) 2. Replace the battery. process.
  • Page 31: Appendix I: Approximate Back-Up Time Table

    Appendix I: Approximate Back-up Time Table Model Load (VA) Backup Time @24Vdc 100Ah (min) Backup Time @24Vdc 200Ah (min) 1100 1200 1500 3KVA 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 Note: Backup time depends on the quality of the battery, age of battery and type of battery. Specifications of batteries may vary depending on different manufacturers.
  • Page 32: Appendix Ii: Parallel Function

    Appendix II: Parallel function 1. Introduction This inverter can be used in parallel with two different operation modes. 1. Parallel operation in single phase with up to 6 units. The supported maximum output power is 14.4KW/18KVA. 2. Maximum six units work together to support three-phase equipment. Four units support one phase maximum.
  • Page 33 Step 4: Simply slide in the parallel board and fix it to the inverter with 2 screws tightly. Now the inverter is in parallel operation. 4. Mounting the Unit When installing multiple units, please follow the illustration below. NOTE: 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.
  • Page 34 securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from over current of battery or AC input. The recommended mounted location of the breakers is shown in the parallel diagrams in section 5-1 and 5-2. Recommended specification of battery breaker for each inverter: Model 1 unit* 3KVA...
  • Page 35 5-1. Parallel Operation in Single phase Two inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection...
  • Page 36 Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 37 Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 38 5-2. Support 3-phase equipment Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in one phase and the rest two inverters for the other two phases: Power Connection Note: It’s up to customer’s demand to pick 4 inverters on any phase. P1: L1-phase, P2: L2-phase, P3: L3-phase.
  • Page 39 Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase, another two inverters in second phase and the other inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for each remaining phase: Power Connection...
  • Page 40 Communication Connection Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for each remaining phase: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 41 Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for each remaining phase: Power Connection Communication Connection One inverter in each phase: Power Connection...
  • Page 42 Communication Connection WARNING: Do NOT connect the current sharing cables between the inverters in different phases. Otherwise, it may damage the inverters. 6. PV Connection Please refer to the user manual of single unit for PV Connection. CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
  • Page 43 7. LCD Setting and Display Setting Program: Program Description Selectable option Single: When the units are used in parallel with single phase, please select “PAL” in program It is required to have at least 3 inverters or Parallel: maximum 6 inverters to support three-phase equipment.
  • Page 44 Fault code: Fault Code Fault Event Icon on Power feedback protection Firmware version inconsistent Current sharing fault CAN fault Host loss Synchronization loss Battery voltage detected different Different AC input voltage and frequency detected AC output current unbalance AC output mode setting is different 8.
  • Page 45 Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to connect all of the inverters to the utility at the same time. If not, it will display fault 82 in the following inverters. However, these inverters will automatically restart.
  • Page 46 9. Troubleshooting If the device fails to function as expected, check the list of common faults below before consulting the service center. Situation Fault Solution Fault Event Description Code Restart the inverter. Check if L/N cables are not connected reversely in all inverters. For parallel system in single phase, make sure the current sharing cables Current feedback into are connected to all inverters.

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