SamplexPower EVO-RC Owner's Manual

Remote control for evolution series inverter/charger, appendix a

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Remote Control
for Evolution
Series Inverter/
Charger
Model: EVO-RC
APPENDIX A
Owner's
Please read this
manual BEFORE
Manual
operating.
Firmware:
Rev 026

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  • Page 1 APPENDIX A Remote Control Owner's Please read this manual BEFORE Manual for Evolution operating. Series Inverter/ Charger Model: EVO-RC Firmware: Rev 026...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INVERTER/CHARGER MANUAL | Index ™ SECTION 1 Introduction and Layout ............3 SECTION 2 Installation ................5 SECTION 3 Operation ................7 SECTION 4 Parameter Setup ..............19 SECTION 5 SD Card ................ 70 SECTION 6 Monitoring of Operation Using LED and Buzzer ....76 SECTION 7 Fault Messages and Troubleshooting Guide .......
  • Page 3: Introduction And Layout

    APPENDIX A 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND LAYOUT EVO-RC Remote Control allows you to monitor and customize the operating parameters of Samlex Evolution™ Series Inverter/Charger Models EVO-2212, 2224, 3012 and 4024. It has its own internal Real Time Clock (RTC) and Super Capacitor type of battery for clock operation.
  • Page 4 APPENDIX A 1.2 CONNECTING CABLE Connecting cable shown in Fig 1.2(a) has been provided to connect EVO-RC Remote Control to EVO Inverter Charger Models EVO-2212 / EVO-3012 / EVO-2224 / EVO-4024. Details of the connecting cable are as follows: •...
  • Page 5: Installation

    122 mm / 4.80 in 132 mm / 5.18 in Fig 2.1 EVO-RC Remote Cutout Dimensions for Wall/ Panel Mounting 2.2 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION To flush mount, the wall opening must have at least a 2” (5 cm) depth to make room for the remote and cable. Also, the thickness of wall/panel board at the place of mounting should not be more than 13 mm to ensure that the RJ-45 jack opening is not obstructed (see Fig.
  • Page 6 5. Check the remote display to ensure the Power-up self test initiates. 6. If the self test is successful, secure the EVO-RC to the wall using the four screws (Fig 2.2) Flush mounting the EVO-RC on the wall with 4pcs, Φ3mm self-tapping, flat head screws (supplied with the unit).
  • Page 7: Operation

    Further, as long as AC input voltage > 70 ± 5 VAC is present, the unit CANNOT BE POWERED OFF using the ON / OFF Button on the front panel of the unit or on the Remote Control EVO-RC. Switch OFF the AC input first if the unit is required to be powered off.
  • Page 8 P O W E R O N . . . held, the LCD screen shows “POWER ON…" [Screen (a)] and the Status LED flashes 3 times. On/Off key may be released now. After 2 seconds, EVO-RC starts Screen (a) to search for the communication ID of the EVO™ Inverter/Charger it is attached S E A R C H I N G I D .
  • Page 9 3.4.1 Procedure to Enter and Exit Standby Mode / Status Display in Standby Mode INFO • EVO-RC Remote Control will be required to be connected to the EVO Inverter-Charger Unit to enter Standby Mode as explained at Section 3.4.1.1 below. Once Standby Mode has been entered using EVO-RC Remote Control, it can ALSO be switched off using the On/Off Push Button on the front panel of the EVO Inverter-Charger Unit (See Section 3.4.1.2)
  • Page 10 (13, Fig 2.1 of the attached EVO-1212/3012/2224/4024 Inverter-Charger Manual) and Buzzer will be off 3.4.1.2 Exiting Standby Mode: Standby Mode can be exited as follows: • Using EVO-RC: To exit Standby Mode using Remote Control EVO-RC, press the On/Off Key (2, Fig 1.1) momentarily (0.1 sec). •...
  • Page 11 SECTION 3 | Operation APPENDIX A Table 3.1 Operating Modes and Associated Menu Maps/ LCD Display Screens Section and Fig No. of Associated Operating Mode Description Menu Map Standby Mode: No output, No AC bypass, No Section 3.6.2 STANDBY MODE Charging Fig 3.2 Unit is operating as an inverter...
  • Page 12 SECTION 3 | Operation APPENDIX A a) The first character of the right-hand corner display indicates the code for the Charging Profile that is active: i. Numeral 0 to 5 for 6 options for 3-Stage / 2-Stage Charging Profiles (Refer to Section 4.4.2.21 for details), or ii.
  • Page 13 SECTION 3 | Operation APPENDIX A NOTE: See Table 7.1 for fault messages Fault Message Fault Fault GROUP 1: GROUP 2: GROUP 3: GROUP 4: DISPLAY STANDBY MODE INVERTING MODE CHARGING MODE POWER SAVING MODE SCREEN NO. S T A N D B Y I N V E R T I N G C H A R G I N G 0 - C C...
  • Page 14 APPENDIX A NOTES FOR FIG 3.2: 1. • The 3-digit No. XXX in “RC-XXX” indicates the Firmware Revision No. for the Remote Control EVO-RC • The 4-digit No. XX.X in EVO-VX.XX denotes the Firmware Revision No. for the EVO™ Inverter/Charger •...
  • Page 15 SECTION 3 | Operation APPENDIX A C H A R G I N G 0 . C C C H A R G I N G O N L I N E P O W E R S A V I N G P W R S A V E O N L I N E...
  • Page 16 • The 3-digit No. XXX in “RC-XXX” indicates the Firmware Revision No. for the Remote O U T P U T 1 2 0 0 Control EVO-RC ò ñ DOWN • The 4-digit No. XX.X in EVO-VX.XX denotes the Firmware Revision No. for the EVO™...
  • Page 17 SECTION 3 | Operation APPENDIX A 3.9 MENU MAP FOR “CHARGER STOP BY BMS” DISPLAY SCREEN DISPLAY SCREEN NO. MODE SCREENS C H G R S T O P B M S 1 2 0 . 0 0 ò ñ DOWN INFO C H G R...
  • Page 18 SECTION 3 | Operation APPENDIX A 3.10 MENU MAP FOR “INVERTER STOP BY BMS” DISPLAY SCREENS IN DISPLAY CHARGER ONLY MODE MODE SCREENS SCREEN NO. (NO AC INPUT) I N V S T O P B M S B A T T E R Y 1 2 .
  • Page 19: Parameter Setup

    SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.1 PARAMETER SETUP MENU MAPS 4.1.1 General Information Up to 63 operating parameters (Figs 4.1 and 4.2) can be programmed to suit the desired operating conditions. The 63 programming parameters have been arranged under 7 "PARAMETER GROUPS" (Displayed under heading"SELECT GROUP") as shown in Parameter Setup Menu Map for "PARAMETER GROUPS"...
  • Page 20 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A PARAMETER GROUP NO.1 PARAMETER GROUP NO.2 PARAMETER GROUP NO.3 PARAMETER GROUP NO.4 UP KEY UP KEY UP KEY UP KEY PARAMETER ð ð ð ð S E L E C T G R O U P S E L E C T G R O U P S E L E C T...
  • Page 21 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A PARAMETER GROUP NO.5 PARAMETER GROUP NO.6 PARAMETER GROUP NO.7 UP KEY UP KEY PARAMETER ð ð S E L E C T G R O U P S E L E C T G R O U P S E L E C T G R O U P...
  • Page 22 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.1.2 Navigating Through Parameter Setup Menu Maps at Figs 4.1 & 4.2 a) Values or parameters shown are the default values for the 12V versions i.e. EVO-2212/3012. b) For details of programmable ranges and default values of each of the parameters, please refer to Tables and names of PARAMETER GROUP NOS.
  • Page 23 There is a 30 second timeout for setting parameters; after 30 seconds the Setting Mode will be cancelled and the EVO-RC will revert to the Operating Mode Screen associated with current operation. It is highly recommended to set the EVO™ Date and Time (PARAMETER GROUP NO.6) as this value is used to record data logging files.
  • Page 24 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.2.2 Changing/ Entering Parameter Values Each parameter has a programmable range of values specific to the model number of the EVO™. Please refer to Tables 4.1 and 4.4 to 4.7 for details. During parameter programming, the displayed numerical value of the parameter consists of multiple digits that are necessary to display the highest numerical value within the programmable range.
  • Page 25 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A don’t need to enter the Password again until until any key is not pressed for over 60 seconds. An example of Parameter setting is shown at Section 4.3.1 below: INFO Password protection is considered desirable to prevent accidental/ un-intentional changes of parameter values. 4.3.1 Example of Password Activation and Changing Bulk Current Setting for EVO-2212/3012/4024 from Default Value of 40A to new value of 50A Starting from any of the Operating Mode Screens (shown at Fig 3.2 to 3.6), press Enter...
  • Page 26 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A The 1 screen of parameter “BULK CURRENT” setting appears as shown on the left. For B U L K C U R R E N T 0 4 0 EVO-2212/3012/4024, the upper limit of the programming range of parameter “BULK CURRENT”...
  • Page 27 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.4 PROGRAMMING INFORMATION FOR PARAMETER GROUP NO.1 – CHARGE CURVE 4.4.1 Programming Ranges & Default Values of Parameters Under Parameter Group No.1 - Charge Curve Table 4.1 below gives details of programming ranges and default values of parameters under Parameter Group No.1 - "CHARGE CURVE".
  • Page 28 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A "MODE" 0 = Normal……Grid/Gen priority 0 = Normal (Also called Off-Line Mode) 1 = On-Line……Inverter priority (Also called On-Line Mode) 2 = Charger Only…Charging & AC bypass only, no inverting "ONLINE OPTION" 0 = Option 1 0 = Option 1 1 = Option 2 "RESET TO BULK"...
  • Page 29 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A INFO 1. Automatic Reduction of "BULK CURRENT" Setting when Operating in Higher Ambient Temperature In order to protect against over temperature shut down when operating in higher ambient temperatures, the set value of "BULK CURRENT" is automatically reduced as follows based on temperature sensed at the Power Transformer and at the Heat Sink for the Power Mosfets: Power Transformer Temperature >...
  • Page 30 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.4.2.3.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "EQUALIZE VOLTAGE" Enter Key Enter Key Up Key x 2 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P B U L K C U R R E N T...
  • Page 31 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.4.2.5.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "COMPENSATE" Enter Key Enter Key Up Key x 4 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P B U L K C U R R E N T...
  • Page 32 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.4.2.8.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "LOW VOLT ALARM" Enter Key Enter Key Up Key x 7 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P B U L K C U R R E N T...
  • Page 33 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A b1) The unit will automatically switch to “Charging Mode” only under the following conditions: i. If qualified AC input is available that is within the limits of voltage (Sections 4.6 and 4.7) and frequency (Sections 4.5.2.4 and 4.5.2.6) ii.
  • Page 34 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.4.2.11.2 Value of "LV CUT OFF TIME": 0 sec 4.4.2.11.2.1 When the value of parameter "LV CUT OFF TIME" is set at 0 sec, activation and resetting of Battery low voltage!" fault condition (Section 7, Srl.1 of Table 7.1) will be as described in Section 4.4.2.9.2. 4.4.2.11.3 Programming Steps for Parameter "LV CUT OFF TIME"...
  • Page 35 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A TABLE 4.2 CHARGING PROFILE FOR 4-STAGE ADAPTIVE CHARGING FOR EQUALIZATION Options under Programming Charging Stages Battery Type Parameter “EQUALIZE–4 STAGES” 1. Stage 1 – Bulk Stage (See Section 5.8.2 of the attached EVO- −...
  • Page 36 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.4.2.12.1 Programming Steps for Parameter “EQUALIZE-4STAGES” Enter Key Enter Key Up Key x 11 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P B U L K C U R R E N T...
  • Page 37 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A Solar Charge Controller is also connected to the External Charging Terminals (3, 4 in Fig 2.1 of Owner’s Manual for EVO-2212/3012/2224/4024), the internal AC Charger will limit the charging current as follows: Value of charging current produced by EVO (Programmed value of charging current set by Charging Section parameter “BULK CURRENT”...
  • Page 38 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A If attempt is made to exit Standby Mode by momentarily pressing the On/Off Key, the following message will be seen for some time and the screen will revert back to Standby Mode Screen C H A R G E R O N L Y I N V E R T E R O F F For various display screens under this mode, refer to Figs 3.4(a) &...
  • Page 39 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A (Section 4.4.2.2) and remains at this level for time period set by parameter “ABSORP TIME” (Section 4.4.2.19) For Parameter “CHARGING PROFILE” (Section 4.4.2.21) set for 2 Stage Charging Profile as per “Option “4 = 2 Stage Type 2” The Transfer Relay will be de-energized to exit Charging Mode and revert to Inverting Mode •...
  • Page 40 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A • Automatic Starting and Stopping of Generator: Switching ON (energizing) the Status Relay to initiate Generator starting • On-Line Mode: Switching ON of the Transfer Relay to transfer from “Inverting” Mode to “Charging” Mode 4.4.2.16.1 Programming Steps for Parameter “GS DETECT TIME”...
  • Page 41 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A INFO When using Charging Profile options (i) “1=3Stage Type 1” or (ii) “3=2Stage Type1, a nearly fully charged battery may be overcharged / boil if the programmed duration of “ABSORP TIME” is excessively long. Care should be taken to determine the time the battery is required to remain in Absorption Stage (“ABSORP TIME”) based on the application and then, set programming parameter “ABSORP TIME”...
  • Page 42 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 3-Stage Adaptive Charging Profile option “0 = 3 Stage Adaptive (Shown as “0=3 Stg Adaptive” in the programming screen)” is the default charging profile applicable for Lead Acid Batteries Details of the 6 programmable charging profiles under programming parameter “CHARGING PROFILE” are given in TABLE 4.3 below.
  • Page 43 Programming Parameter “CHARGING PROFILE” Charging Stages Battery Type (See setup procedure at Section 4.4.2.21 in EVO-RC Remote Control Manual attached at Appendix A) 0 = 3 Stage Adaptive 1. Stage 1 – Bulk Stage (See Section 5.7.1.1 of the attached EVO- −...
  • Page 44 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 2=3Stage Type2 1. Stage 1 – Bulk Stage (See Section 5.7.1.1 of the attached EVO- − Lead Acid: Flooded 2212/3012/2224/4024 Manual for details): and Sealed – AGM/ • Charge at constant current = the programmed value of parameter “BULK Gel Cell CURRENT”...
  • Page 45 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4=2Stage Type2 1. Stage 1 – Bulk Stage (See Section 5.7.1.1 of the attached EVO- − Lithium (See Section 2212/3012/2224/4024 Manual for details): 5.11 of EVO- 2212/3012/2224/4024 • Charge at constant current = the programmed value of parameter “BULK CURRENT”...
  • Page 46 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A a) Option 1 - “0=Lead Acid” (Default setting): With this default setting, the RJ-45 Jack will be set to accept input from the Battery Temperature Sensor EVO-BCTS [Fig 2.5(a) in EVO-2212/3012/2224/4024 Owner’s Manual] when Lead Acid or Nickel-Zinc (Ni-Zn) batteries are being used.
  • Page 47 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A Batt Temp Internal to DSP Schematic of EVO 5.1K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pinout of RJ-45 Jack on the Front Panel of EVO Inverter/Charger (6, Fig 2.1 in the attached EVO-2212/3012/2224/4024 Owner's Manual) When the Drain-Source terminals of the BMS close, Pins 1/2/3/4 and 5/6/7/8 of RJ-45 Jack will be shorted.
  • Page 48 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A NOTE: Parameter “CHARGING PROFILE” has been set at default option "0=3 Stage Adaptive" for Lead Acid Bat- teries. This parameter will be required to be programmed to select the desired charging profile for the Lithium Ion Battery from the following options: •...
  • Page 49 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.4.2.23.3 Operating Sequence 1) AC input power is available – EVO operates in “Charging Mode” 2) AC input power fails: EVO transfers from “Charging Mode” to “Inverting Mode” 3) The battery continues to get discharged. When battery voltage (i) drops to value equal to / lower than the “BATT LOW VOLTAGE”...
  • Page 50 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.4.2.23.4 Programming Steps for Parameter "SAFE CHARGING" Enter Key Enter Key Up Key x 22 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P B U L K C U R R E N T...
  • Page 51 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.5.2.1 DEFAULT FREQ: (Table 4.4, Parameter Setup Screen No.1) Default frequency sets the Inverter frequency, which is also the standard frequency for AC input. 4.5.2.1.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "DEFAULT FREQUENCY" Enter Key Up Key Enter Key Enter Key...
  • Page 52 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A current increases to a value of 1A more than the programmed value of "GEN MAX CURRENT" for 5 sec, input over current protection will be activated based on option to either transfer to Inverting Mode or to shut down the EVO (Refer to details of these 2 options under parameter INPUT OC PROTECT at Section 4.5.2.10): 4.5.2.3.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "GEN MAX CURRENT"...
  • Page 53 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.5.2.7.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "LOW RESET" Enter Key Up Key Enter Key Up Key x 6 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P S E L E C T...
  • Page 54 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A i. First, the frequency of the Inverter Section is NOT tracked at 0.1Hz per cycle as in Option “0= Fine” [See Section 4.5.2.8(a) above] but is made equal to the Generator frequency at zero crossing of the Inverter voltage.
  • Page 55 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A ii. Then, the phase of the Inverter voltage relative to the Generator voltage is tracked by 1º per cycle. When the phase of the Inverter Section is within ± 10.5º of the Generator input voltage waveform, the Transfer Relay is activated to transfer the AC load from the Generator to the Inverter Section at zero crossing of the voltage waveform b) Parameter SYNC GEN set at Option “0= Fine”...
  • Page 56 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.5.2.10.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "OC PROTECT" Enter Key Up Key Enter Key Up Key x 9 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P S E L E C T...
  • Page 57 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A TABLE 4.5 GROUP 3 PARAMETER SET UP: INPUT LOW LIMIT Parameter Setting range Default value Setup Screen No. for Parameter EVO- EVO- EVO- EVO- EVO- EVO- EVO- EVO- Parameter 2212 3012 2224 4024 2212 3012 2224...
  • Page 58 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.6.2.3 DETECT TIME 1 (Table 4.5, Parameter Setup Screen No.3) This is the time limit in cycles up to which low AC input voltage "CUT-OFF VOLT 1"(Section 4.6.2.2) is allowed. 4.6.2.3.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "DETECT TIME 1" Enter Key Up Key x 2 times Enter Key...
  • Page 59 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.7 GROUP 4 PARAMETER SET UP: INPUT HIGH LIMIT 4.7.1 Programming Ranges and Default/ Factory Preset Values of Parameters Under Group 4 – INPUT HIGH LIMIT Table 4.6 gives details of programming ranges and default values of parameters under Parameter Group 4 - INPUT HIGH LIMIT.
  • Page 60 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.7.2.2 CUT OFF VOLT 1 (Table 4.6, Parameter Setup Screen No.2) If during "Charging Mode", the AC input voltage falls below "CUT-OFF VOLT 1" for period > "DETECT TIME 1"(Section 4.7.2.3), the EVO™ Inverter/Charger will transfer to Inverting Mode. 4.7.2.2.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "CUT OFF VOLT 1"...
  • Page 61 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.7.2.7.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "DETECT TIME 3" Enter Key Up Key x 3 times Enter Key Up Key x 6 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P S E L E C T...
  • Page 62 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.8.2 Description of Parameters Under Group 5 – OTHER FUNCTION INFO The values shown under various screens are the Default Values for EVO-2212 4.8.2.1 POWER SAVING (Table 4.7, Parameter Setup Screen No.1) INFO For more information on use and application of Power Save Functions, please refer to Sections 4.8.3 &...
  • Page 63 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A On/Off Logic Diagram is shown in Fig 4.4 below: Option “0 = Button” External 12VDC signal is fed through Push Button Type of Switch. (Default) • Momentary contact of Push Button > 2 sec will switch EVO Inverter Charger ON 12VDC input After power ON, After power ON,...
  • Page 64 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.8.2.4.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "REMOTE SWITCH" Enter Key Up Key x 4 times Enter Key Up Key x 3 times Enter Key ð ð ð ð ð ð A N Y O P E R A T I N G S E L E C T G R O U P S E L E C T...
  • Page 65 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A on the EVO™ (7, 8, 9 in Fig 2.3 in the attached Owner's Manual for EVO-2212/3012/2224/4024). For installation details, please refer to Section 3.17 / Fig 3.14 and Section 3.18 / Fig 3.15A & B in the attached Owner's Manual for EVO-2212/3012/2224/4024.
  • Page 66 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A “0 = 3 Stage Type 0”, (ii) Option “1 = 3 Stage Type 1” and (iii) Option “2 = 3 Stage Type 2” The Status Relay will be de-energized to stop the Generator as soon as the battery bank is charged to •...
  • Page 67 Password 8052 See Section 4.3.1 4.8.2.6 COMM ID (Table 4.7, Parameter Setup Screen No.6) Communication ID- This sets the ID number for the COMM Port and EVO-RC Remote Control. 4.8.2.6.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "COMM ID" Enter Key Up Key x 4 times...
  • Page 68 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.8.2.8 DISCHARGE BEEP (Table 4.7, Parameter Setup Screen No.8) To select the buzzer ON/OFF while in "Inverting Mode". 4.8.2.8.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "DISCHARGE BEEP" Enter Key Up Key x 4 times Enter Key Up Key x 7 times Enter Key ð...
  • Page 69 SECTION 4 | Parameter Setup APPENDIX A 4.8.2.13 PASSWORD DISABLE (Table 4.7, Parameter Setup Screen No.13) This parameter allows to disable/ enable Password (8052) to change the value of programmable parameter. Use of Password is recommended because it prevents accidental/ un-intentional change of parameter setting. Default is enabled (PASSWORD DISABLE set at option "0=No") 4.8.2.13.1 Programming Steps for Parameter "PASSWORD DISABLE"...
  • Page 70: Sd Card

    28 operating parameters including “Event” will be recorded on the SD Card automatically as soon as the SD Card is inserted in the SD Card Slot of EVO-RC. [Provided parameter “DATALOG TIME” (Section 4.8.2.10) has NOT been set to “0 = Disable”)].
  • Page 71 5.2.2 Operating Screens when SD Card is Inserted for Data Logging Data logging will be carried out automatically as soon as the SD Card is inserted in the SD Card Slot of EVO-RC. [Provided parameter “DATALOG TIME” (Section 4.8.2.10) has NOT been set to “0 = Disable”)].
  • Page 72 SECTION 5 | SD Card APPENDIX A 5.3 DATA LOG FILES AND VIEWING DATA LOG FILES USING MICROSOFT EXCEL The Data Log Files are writen as Text Files (.txt) in the DATALOG Folder on the SD Card’s Root Directory. Table 5.1 is an image of the DATALOG Folder showing example of the Data Log Files.
  • Page 73 SECTION 5 | SD Card APPENDIX A Fig 5.1 Screen Showing .txt Files • Click "Open" Button (Bottom right corner of Fig 5.1). • Text Import Wizard – Step 1 will be shown (Fig 5.2). Choose "Delimited"File Type". Fig 5.2 Screen Shot of Step 1 of "Text Import Wizard" in Excel •...
  • Page 74 SECTION 5 | SD Card APPENDIX A Fig 5.3 Screen Shot of Step 2 of "Text Import Wizard" in Excel • Data as in Fig 5.4 will be displayed on your Worksheet, with the Log Data stored in Columns and Rows. Fig 5.4 Screen Shot and Data Log Work Sheet 74 | SAMLEX AMERICA INC.
  • Page 75 SECTION 5 | SD Card APPENDIX A 5.4 SAVING / UPLOADING PROGRAMMED PARAMETERS 5.4.1 Saving Programmed Parameters All the programmed parameters can be saved on an SD Card (FAT 16 / FAT 32 Format, up to 16 GB capacity). The parameters will be saved in File named “xxxx_yyy.cfg”, where the first group of 4 digits xxxx is the Model No.
  • Page 76: Monitoring Of Operation Using Led And Buzzer

    Power saving Blink once in 3 sec interval Standby Blink once in 5 sec interval Fault NOTE: 1. Buzzer is available only in EVO™ Inverter/Charger. There is no buzzer in Remote Control EVO-RC. 76 | SAMLEX AMERICA INC.
  • Page 77: Fault Messages And Troubleshooting Guide

    TABLE 7.1 FAULT MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTES: 1. Please see Table 6.1 for LED indications in EVO-RC and buzzer indications in EVO™ Inverter/Charger 2. Buzzer is available only in EVO™ Inverter/Charger. There is no buzzer in Remote Control EVO-RC Srl.
  • Page 78 SECTION 7 | Fault Messages and APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Guide Srl. Fault Message Symptoms and Troubleshooting • EVO™ is in FAULT MODE because the battery voltage has dropped momentarily for 1 ms to (i) 9V or below for EVO-2212/3012 or, (ii) 18V or below for EVO-2224/4024. •...
  • Page 79 SECTION 7 | Fault Messages and APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Guide Srl. Fault Message Symptoms and Troubleshooting EVO™ Inverter/Charger is in FAULT MODE because the battery voltage has risen to the set upper threshold of “BATT OVER VOLTAGE” (Section 4.4.2.6) (a) AC input is not available and EVO™ Inverter/Charger is operating in Inverting Mode: •...
  • Page 80 SECTION 7 | Fault Messages and APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Guide Srl. Fault Message Symptoms and Troubleshooting EVO™ Inverter/Charger is in FAULT MODE because of overload conditions in Inverting Mode: • There will be no AC output because the Inverter Section will be switched OFF. The Green LED O u t p u t marked “Status”...
  • Page 81 SECTION 7 | Fault Messages and APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Guide Srl. Fault Message Symptoms and Troubleshooting EVO™ Inverter/Charger is in FAULT MODE because the internal heat sink in the EVO™ Inverter/Charger has overheated to 70°C • The Green LED marked “Status” will be switched OFF and the Red LED marked “Fault” will be steady ON.
  • Page 82: Specifications

    SECTION 8 | Specifications APPENDIX A 8.1 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO. EVO-RC COMPATIBLE MODEL NUMBERS EVO-2212, EVO-3012, EVO-2224, EVO-4024 INVERTER/CHARGERS EVO-2212E, EVO-3012E, EVO-2224E, EVO- 4024E DISPLAY LCD DISPLAY 2 Rows, 16 Character each, Alpha-Numeric LCD Display LED INDICATORS Green (Status); Red (Fault / Alarm)
  • Page 83: Warranty

    2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EVO-RC manufactured by Samlex America, Inc. (the “Warrantor“) is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2 years for the United States and Canada, and is in effect from the date of purchase by the user (the “Purchaser“).
  • Page 84 NOTES: APPENDIX A 84 | SAMLEX AMERICA INC.
  • Page 85 NOTES: APPENDIX A SAMLEX AMERICA INC. | 85...
  • Page 86 Contact Information Toll Free Numbers Ph: 1 800 561 5885 Fax: 1 888 814 5210 Local Numbers Ph: 604 525 3836 Fax: 604 525 5221 Website www.samlexamerica.com USA Shipping Warehouses Kent, WA Plymouth, MI Canadian Shipping Warehouse Delta, BC Email purchase orders to orders@samlexamerica.com 11025-EVO-2212-3012-2224-4024-0819...

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