Operation; Operating The Pv Solar Input - Nature Power Solar Generator 1800 User Manual

8. OPERATION

OPERATING THE MAIN UNIT
OPERATING MODE
(MAIN UNIT)
NORMAL OPERATION: Utility power is available and
unit is turned on. The internal battery is fully charged.
RECHARGING INTERNAL BATTERY:
recharging its internal battery after utility power has
been restored. Internal fan is running.
BACKUP POWER: Utility power is not available. Unit
supplies power from its internal battery.
SOLAR CHARGING: Unit is connected to PV solar
panel and charging internal battery.
LOW BATTERY WARNING: During backup power
operation, the internal battery is close to being
completely discharged.
OVERLOAD WARNING: During backup power
operation an AC outlet overload was detected.
OVERLOAD SHUTDOWN: During backup power
operation an AC outlet overload was detected.
OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
UNDER-VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN:
power operation the battery power has been
completely exhausted. No power is available at the AC
outlets.
OVER-TEMPERATURE WARNING:
power operation, the unit is close to shutting down to
protect its internal circuitry from high temperatures.
OVER-TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN:
down to protect its internal circuitry from high
temperatures.

9. OPERATING THE PV SOLAR INPUT

The main unit comes with a solar input port and a built-in solar charge controller that allows a solar panel to charge the internal
battery.
The charge controller is a fully automatic device that will initiate the charge cycle when solar power is available. Please note
that the charge controller is designed to be used with the 100W solar panel.
the unit or over charge the battery.
use the internal 5A charger to complete the battery charging process through the AC utility.
automatically any time the unit is connected to 120 VAC utility power.
INDICATIONS
"Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED is
solid green.
Screen shows "FUL."
Unit is "Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED is
green.
Screen shows "CHG" and shows "FUL"
when internal battery is full.
"Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED
flashes once a second and stays
amber after 7 seconds
"Solar Power" LED flashes once a
second and stays solid green when
internal battery is fully charged.
Screen shows Error code F_05
"Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED
Stays RED.
Screen shows Error code F_06.
"Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED
Stays RED.
Screen shows Error code F_03.
"Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED
stays RED,
Screen shows error code F_02.
During backup "Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED
stays RED.
Screen shows error code F_01.
During backup "Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED
stays RED.
Screen shows error code F_07.
Unit has shut "Utility/Backup Power/ Fault" LED
stays RED.
Screen shows error code F_04.
If sufficient charge capacity is not available from the solar source, it is recommended to
STATUS LED
ALARM STATUS
No sound
One beep when
the power outage
Beeps once every 2
seconds.
Beeps every 2
seconds.
One beep per
second. Unit shuts
down after 10
seconds.
One beep per
second. Unit shuts
down after 10
seconds.
One beep per
second. Unit shuts
down after 10
seconds.
Beeps once every 2
seconds.
One beep per
second.
Connecting to other solar panels may damage
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ALARM STOPS SOUNDING WHEN...
None Not applicable
Not applicable. Screen shows "FUL"
when unit is completely charged.
Utility power becomes available; unit
resumes normal operation or when it
is turned off.
occurs.
None Not applicable
Utility power becomes available; unit
resumes normal operation or when it
is turned off.
When load becomes normal, unit
resumes normal operation or when it
is turned off.
Not applicable
Not applicable. Unit starts recharging
the internal battery when utility power
is restored. Turn on the unit to restore
normal operation.
Not applicable. Unit starts recharging
the internal battery when utility or
Solar power is restored. Turn on the
unit to restore normal operation.
Better ventilation is provided to the
unit, or the unit enters over-
temperature shutdown, or the unit is
turned off.
The unit is turned off or when the unit
shuts down.
The internal 5A charger works