Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Content Prelude ................................4 Read this user manual before you start ..................... 5 1. Safety ................................6 1.1 How to Use This Manual ........................... 6 1.2 Safety Rules ..............................6 1.3 Warning Notices Affixed to the Device ....................7 1.4 Important Safety Information .........................
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. 4.1.1 LCD Interface ........................... 22 4.1.2 LCD Indication Lights ........................23 4.1.3 LCD Display Definition ........................23 4.1.4 LCD Display Menu Definition ......................24 4.1.5 LCD Setting Menu ........................... 24 4.2 WiFi ................................36 4.2.1WiFi Function ............................
User is encouraged to check updated version at http://www.global-mde.com/ Copyright The details of this documentation are the property of GMDE. Using and publicizing this documentation, even if only in parts require the written consent of GMDE - 4 -...
Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Read this user manual before you start Thank you for purchasing our products, this hybrid inverter is highly reliable and efficient due to its convenient design and excellent quality. This Powervortex 4600 / 5200TL device is IP20 what is rated for dusty or humid environments and is only suitable for indoor installation.
Risk of improper handling! Personal injury by crushing, shearing, cutting or striking. Cancellation of the operating license! If the GMDE inverter is operated with a wrong country code, the electric supply company may cancel the operating license. Hot surface! Surfaces of the housing can be hot! Risk of injury! Risk of burns.
Before connecting the solar modules or battery packs with the product, please check the voltages and make sure they are within the limits of the GMDE inverter specifications. Failure to observe these specifications could void your warranty.
GMDE inverter with normal domestic waste. 1.6 Exclusion of Liability GMDE Technology Ltd. will not be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, losses, costs or losses including without restriction any economic losses of any kind, any loss or damage to property, any personal injury, any damage or injury arising from or as a result of misuse or abuse, or the incorrect installation, integration or operation of the product.
With lithium batteries, an independent BMS is compulsory to maintain battery’s lifetime. Make sure the Powervortex 4600/ 5200TL has integrated the BMS communication protocol. The power meter used in this application must be recommended or confirmed by GMDE since the integration of communication protocol between power meter and GMDE hybrid inverter is required.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. The hybrid inverter has 2 options of operation mode: 1. Self-use Mode PV Power Curve Load Curve 10AM 12AM 10PM 12PM If there is enough sunshine, energy generated by PV supplies the load first and then charges battery packs;...
These parameters are set in LCD screen. 2.2 Device Physical Description The GMDE Hybrid inverter is a single-phase inverter, which could help customers to reduce their electricity expense by optimizing use of PV and battery energy or for peak shaving.
Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Rated Output Voltage Ur [Vac] 1N~ 230 1N~ 230 Operating Voltage Adjustable Range Un 180-264 180-264 [Vac] Rated Output Frequency FNETZ [Hz] Rated Output Power PE [W] 4400 5000 Max. Output Power PEmax [W] 4400 5000 Max.
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CAUTION Setting: 1. Switching on the DC switch for Powervortex4600TL /5200TL, the LCD is lighting now 2. Configure battery packs parameters and system running mode (Self-use default, peak shaving optional) via integrated LCD. For details, please refer to the operation guide of the LCD description in Section 4 3.
Figure 5 Unpacking the Powervortex4600TL /5200TL with 2 holding grips 3.2.2 Packing List After unpacking the package of GMDE the Powervortex4600TL /5200TL, please check that if the related devices, accessories and materials are available in the packages. The following are...
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Figure 6 Powervortex4600TL /5200TL packing list Item Description Powervortex4600TL /5200TL Connector for Battery x 1 Aviation Plug Female (for AC grid connection) x 1 Aviation Plug Male Connector (for AC load connection) Wall Bracket x 1...
3. Install the Powervortex4600TL /5200TL in a location that maintains an ambient air temperature that is less than 40◦C. The Powervortex4600TL /5200TL may reduce its output power if the ambient air temperature exceeds 40◦C (The cooler the air temperature, the longer the life expectancy of any electronics device) 4.
Choose an adequate location and clearance. Drill holes for the mounting bracket in the wall. There are only two steps to mount the inverter. The first step is fixing the wall bracket and the second step is mounting the Powervortex4600TL /5200TL. All the steps are shown below by the form of illustration.
4. Keep the inverter down slowly to ensure the inverter hang on the hook. 5. Check the inverter securely fixed on the wall bracket. 3.4 Electrical Connection 3.4.1 Connectors The GMDE Powervortex 4600TL / 5200TL are provided with the following connectors, as seen below from left to right: WIFI DRED...
Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. same AC Bus) 4. One AC Load connector (L1/N/G), which can connect to the emergency load 5. 1 pairs of Battery input terminals. *Definition of Loads: Emergency load: the load that continues to be powered when the grid failure happens. Other load: is connected on the AC grid side, stop working when the grid failure happens.
Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Figure 14 “AC GRID” AC output terminal-aviation plug 3. The female connector of the aviation plug has already been installed at the interface of the hybrid inverter. The male connector could be found in the packing box. Please find the recommended AC output cable size: 1.
Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Item Symbol Meaning Illustration Cancel Move back to the upper item or close ① Move back to the upper item or previous ▲ ② page ▼ Down Move forward to next item or next page ③...
Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. PV1 Power Power of PV1 PV2 Power Power of PV1 Grid power Power out/into the grid Load power The current load power Battery power Battery charging / discharging power Menu Menu and data display Table 7 LCD display definition 4.1.4 LCD Display Menu Definition The LCD menu includes display and setting menus.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Battery charging stop voltage (default 0054V) Battery discharging stop voltage(lithium default 0046V, lead-acid default 0047V) Max discharging current(default 0050A) Max charging current(default 0050A) AS4777 (default) Certification Only PV1 Only PV2 connection PV independent (default) PV parallel PV self of use(default) 00charging time...
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Figure 20 Display menu 4.1.5.1 Password Figure 21 Setting interface The default password for setting is 6666 or 1111, users can key in the password through pressing“▲”,“▼”and “OK ”buttons. Press “OK” button to enter into time setting as Figure 22 showed and choose different information by pressing“▲”,“▼”buttons.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. 4.1.5.3 Setting Battery Type Figure 23 Battery type setting TYP refers to battery type , 00 is referring to lithium battery; please set TYP as 01 when the battery type is lead-acid. The default battery type is lithium-ion, press ”OK” button and input the corresponding battery type code to modify.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. battery types. Press “OK” to modify setting on this parameter. Make sure the BVH value input here is higher than the BVL value set in Section 4.1.5.5. Press “OK” to finish this setting and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure .
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. 4.1.5.6 Setting Maximum Discharging Current Figure 26 discharging current setting Id refers to the maximum discharging current with setting range from 5A to 80A. The default value is 60A. Please set this current value according to the battery recommended value of different battery types.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Figure . 4.1.5.8 Setting Grid Certification Standards Figure 28 certification standards setting CER refers to the grid regulation where this system is applied in. The CER codes mean: 00 refer to comply with the AS4777 in Australia. Please finish this setting according to the local grid-connection regulations.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. to 03 when Powervortex 4600TL / 5200TL PV1 and PV2 ports are connecting with different PV strings respectively. The CNY should be set to 04 when Powervortex 4600TL / 5200TL PV1 and PV2 ports are connecting with same PV string. The system default value is 03, please press”OK”to modify it.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Figure 31 Time-of-use mode setting Figure 32 Charging time range setting under time-of-use operation mode Figure 33 Discharging time range setting under time-of-use operation mode - 32 - User Manual Powervortex 5200TL hybrid inverter...
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. 4.1.5.11 Setting Energy Meter Address Press “OK” to finish the setting in Figure 33 and you will enter the setting interface as shown in Figure . Figure 34 Energy meter address setting ADR refers to energy meter address. Please check the address column on energy meter label, you will find the meter address is “003”.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Figure 35 Current transformer ratio setting CT refers to current transformer for indirect metering case. Please check the current transfer ration listed on the current transformer label and press “OK” to modify it. Note: Different current transformer has different current ratios, please input the right ratio. The default value is 0001, it’s not necessary to modify this value if no current transformer is connected in.
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. 4.1.5.14 Setting Battery State of Charge (SoC) Figure 37 SoC setting SOC refers to the left battery capacity ratio. For example, if set SOC as 15% ,the system will stop discharging the battery when the battery capacity is reduced to 15%; The SOC default value is 15%, please press “OK”...
Powervortex 4600TL / 5200TL solar battery hybrid inverter has integrated WiFi module. So the user can be connected to the Internet after WiFi- connecting and setting. Then log in the GMDE web portal or GMDE APP on your smart phone, you can monitor your system status timely and remotely.
Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Figure 40 WiFi Antenna 4.2.2 WiFi Configuration 4.2.2.1Get Connected with the Inverter Wi-Fi End user can connect to the WiFi generated by inverter via smart ends like smart phone, PC or iPad etc. Choose the Wifi portal created by the corresponding inverter, whose network name is GMDE_XXXXXXXX (XXXXXXXX part is the Monitor SN), as shown in figure below.
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Internet successfully. Figure 44 IP address If you’ve registered on the GMDE web portal: http://portal.global-mde.com/, then login and add inverter site. If not, please register first according to the following steps. 4.2.2.2 User Account Registration Registration procedures are as following: Visit your website portal(http://portal.global-mde.com/) and log in...
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Suffix of the GMDE_XXXXXXXX. For example: if the Wifi of one device is GMDE_3E227BB2, then the Monitor SN you should key in is 3E227BB2 Figure 46 GMDE registration window Add the plant and inverter information after registration - 39 -...
Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Figure 47 Add plant and inverter information As shown in Figure 47, a couple of plants can be managed under one account. A couple of inverters can be added into under each plant. My sites: plant list Inverter: inverters under the plant Setting: plant related parameter setting Change password: modify the log in password...
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. The DC injection of grid current is out of Contact the service if the error range. occurs repeatedly. Different value between master and Wait until controller slave CPU. re-stabilized. Different value between master and Wait until controller...
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Global Mainstream Dynamic Energy Technology Ltd. Wait until controller PV inverter bus voltage is too low. re-stabilized. Wait until controller PV inverter Bus voltage is too high. re-stabilized. Check system frequency and line Different value between master and voltage. Contact Service slave for grid frequency.
The fault can only be acknowledged after the cause of the fault has been eliminated. To acknowledge the fault messages, press the ESC key or turn the GMDE inverter off with the DC switch. Wait for a while and turn the device on again.
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