Contents Preface....................... II 1. HYD-ES inverter Introduction..............- 1 - 2. Safety Notes....................- 2 - 2.1. Safety Notes..................- 2 - 2.2. Installation and Maintenance Notes..........- 2 - 2.3. Signs on the inverter............... - 4 - 3. Installation....................- 5 - 3.1.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Notice This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment. Save these instructions! This manual must be considered as an integral part of the equipment. The manual must always accompany the equipment,even when it is transferred to another user or field.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Preface If you have any question or problem when you read the following information, please contact Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. Note Outline Please read the product manual carefully before installation,operation or maintenance.This manual contains important safety instructions and installation instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Danger Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Warning Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 1. HYD-ES inverter Introduction The HYD-ES hybrid inverter is used in PV system with battery storage. Energy produced by the PV system will be optimized for maximum self-consumption. The HYD-ES inverter can work in auto or time-of-use (TOU) mode, charge / discharge the battery when needed.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 2. Safety Notes Before installation, please make sure you read & understand this manual. The HYD-ES inverter strictly comply with safety rules of design and testing. During the installation, operation and maintenance, operators should abide by local safety regulations.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual put the HYD-ES inverter/batteries in an airtight or badly ventilated place or cabinet. This can be very harmful to system performance & service life. Keep HYD-ES inverter/batteries away from direct sunshine. Don’t put HYD-ES inverter/batteries close to a furnace or fire. The can lead battery to leak even explode.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Battery positive/negative poles should be isolated from ground. 2.3. Signs on the inverter There are some symbols which are related to security on the inverter. Please read and understand the content of the symbols before system installation.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 3. Installation 3.1. Product Overview HYD-ES inverter is 100% strictly inspected before package and delivery. It is forbidden to put the HYD-ES inverter upside down during delivery. Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Table3-1 Components and mechanical parts that should be delivered Picture Description Quantity Inverter 1pcs Mounting Bracket 1pcs AC terminal 6pcs M5 screw 2pcs Battery terminal 2pcs M6 flat washer 10pcs Self-tapping screw 8pcs Expansion bolts 8pcs...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Communication cable 1pcs NTC×1 (Long-3M) 1pcs PV+ input terminal 2pcs PV- input terminal 2pcs Metal terminals secured to PV+ input power 2pcs cables Metal terminals secured to PV- input power 2pcs cables User Manual 2pcs Warranty card...
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Outgoing inspection 1pcs report M4X14 Cross round head triple set screw (Only for 1pcs DC switch lock) 3.3. Installation Environment Choose a dry, clean, and tidy place, convenient for installation Ambient temperature range: -25℃ ~ 60℃...
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Crimping tools Used to crimp power cables Multi-meter Used to check grounding Marker pen Used to mark signs Measuring tape Used to measure distances Used to ensure that the rear panel is properly Level installed ESD gloves...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Step 1: Put the mounting bracket properly on the wall, mark these 8 drill holes using a marker pen. Drill 8 holes (drill bit 6mm) on the wall. Step 2: Insert the expansion screw vertically into the hole, note the insertion depth.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 4. Electrical Connection High voltages in power conversion circuits. Lethal hazard of electric shock or serious burns. All work on the PV modules, inverters, and battery systems must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing (protective glasses and...
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Step 1: Loosen 4 screws (A) using a screwdriver (Fig. 4-2); Step 2: Remove the waterproof cover (B), loosen the cable gland (C), and then remove the stopper (G); Step 3: Route the battery wires (F) through the cable gland, then connect battery wires using OT terminal (E);...
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 1. Positive metal contact 3. Positive connector 2. Negative metal contact 4. Negative connector ① ③ ② ⑤ ⑥ ④ Disconnect PV connectors ⑦ Before removing the PV positive and negative connectors, ensure that the DC SWITCH is OFF.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Step 4: Route Cable terminal through the cable gland, Insert the communication cable into the RJ45 connector; Step 5: Fasten the waterproof cover using 4 screws. Fig.4-4 Logic interface ① ② 1.White and orange 2.Orange 3.White and green 4.Blue...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual White and blue DRM0 Green RefGen White and brown Pin7&Pin8 short internal Brown (b)Logic interface for VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11, is in order to control and/or limit the inverter’s output power. The inverter can be connected to a RRCR (Radio Ripple Control Receiver) in order to dynamically limit the output power of all the inverters in the installation.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Fig.4-6 Inverter – RRCR Connection Table 4-5 Function description of the terminal Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR) Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Step 1: Refer to Fig. 11 for correct position of CTa. Wrap the CT around L wire of incoming mains, make sure that the CT arrow direction is “home → grid”. Step 2: You can use network cable & terminal caps to extend CT wires if necessary, the maximum CT cable length is 200m.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual PYLONTECH US2000 PLUS / US3000 AMASS Battery CANH---pin4 CAN Port CANL---pin5 485A----pin2 & pin7 RS485 port 485B----pin1 & pin8 Step 7: Connect NTC for lead acid batteries only: Fig. 4-9 NTC connection Step 8: Fasten the waterproof cover using 4 screws.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Context All the AC output cables used for the inverters are outdoor three-core cables. To facilitate the installation, use flexible cables. The following table lists the recommended specifications for the Breaker. Model 3000-ES 3600-ES 4000-ES 4600-ES...
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Fig. 4-11 Change-over Switch connections 4.7. WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module NOTE:GPRS and Ethernet is optional and is not suitable for all countries . Step1: Remove WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet waterproof cover using screw driver. Step2: Install WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module. Stpe3: Fasten WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module using screws.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Using the WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet S/N number(NOTE3), then you can login the website: http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter. Note1:S/N number of the WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module is located on the side. Note2:Specific use methods of WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet can refer to the operation manual of WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 5. Buttons and indicator lights Fig 5-1. Buttons and indicator lights 5.1. Buttons Press “back” to the previous screen or enter the main interface. Press “up” to the upper menu option or value plus 1.
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 6. Operation 6.1. Double Check Please double check the following before operation. HYD-ES inverter is firmly fastened to the mounting bracket on the wall; PV+/PV- wires are firmly connected, polarity and voltage are correct; BAT+/BAT- wires are firmly connected, polarity and voltage are correct;...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual operate. 1)Set system time 8)*Set min discharge voltage 2)Set country 9)*Set max discharge current 3)Select battery type 10)*Set min protect voltage 4)*Set battery capacity 11)*Set discharge depth 5)*Set max charge voltage 12)*Set empty discharge voltage 6)*Set max charge current...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual EU EN50438 Ireland EN504 IEC EN61727 Thailand PEA Korea Thailand MEA It’s very important to make sure that you have selected the correct country code according to requirements of local authority. Please consult qualified electrical engineer or personnel from electrical safety authorities about this.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual “ok”, then “Set max charge current” will pop up. 6)*Set max charge current (only for DEFAULT battery type) Press “up” or “down” to change the 1 digit, press “ok” to switch to next digit. After changing the max charge current per your battery specification, press “ok”, then “Set max protect voltage”...
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Congratulations, HYD 3K~6K-ES’s first-time setup is complete. Please press “ok” to enter the main interface. 6.3. Commissioning Fig 6-1. Main interface If you didn’t change the work mode of HYD-ES inverter, which means HYD-ES inverter is working in “Auto Mode”: While “PV Production”...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 9.Batt Temp. In the main interface, press “up” button to enter PV parameters page: Main Interface Press “up” 1.PV1 Voltage 2.PV1 Current 3.PV1 Power 4.PV2 Voltage 5.PV2 Current 6.PV2 Power 7.Inverter Temp. In the main interface, press “back” button to enter main menu. The main...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual language. Set Time Select “2. Time”, press “ok” to enter time setting interface, system time format is 20YY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS Press “up” or “down” to change the 1 digit, press “ok” to switch to next digit, after inputting the current time, press “ok”.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual If PV generation + Battery < LOAD Press “down” button to view current consumption, HYD-ES inverter will import grid/battery parameters, press “up” to get power from the grid. back to main interface. Set Time-of-use Mode Select“2. Time-of-use Mode” , and then press“ok”to enter Set Time-of-use mode interface.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual If your family normally go to work/school on weekdays & stay at home on weekends, which means the home electricity consumption is much higher on weekends. Thus, you need to store some cheap electricity on weekends only. This is possible using our Time-of-use mode.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual mode”, otherwise use the default setting (independent mode). EPS Mode 1.Enable EPS Mode 5. Set EPS Mode 1.EPS Mode Control 2.Disable EPS Mode If PV generation > LOAD If PV generation = LOAD consumption, consumption (ΔP > 100W), HYD-ES HYD-ES inverter wont’...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 2.Autotest STD 3.QF Time Setting 4.QV Time Setting 5.Control 81.S1 1) Autotest Fast Start Autotest Press “ok” to start ↓ Testing 59.S1... Wait ↓ Test 59.S1 OK! Wait ↓ Testing 59.S2... Wait ↓ Test 59.S2 OK! Wait ↓...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Wait ↓ Test 81<S1 OK! Wait ↓ Testing 81<S2... Wait ↓ Test 81<S2 OK! Press “ok” ↓ Auto Test OK! Press “down” ↓ 59.S1 threshold 253V 900ms Press “down” ↓ 59.S1: 228V 902ms Press “down” ↓...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Press “down” ↓ 81<.S1 threshold 49.5Hz 100ms Press “down” ↓ 81<.S1 50.0Hz 105ms Press “down” ↓ 81<.S2 threshold 47.5Hz 100ms Press “down” ↓ 81<.S2 50.1Hz 107ms Select “1. Autotest Fast”, then press “ok” to start Auto test Fast.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 1.Battery Parameter 2.Clear Energy Data 3.Clear Events 4.Country Settings 5.Anti Reflux 6.IV Curve Scan 7.Battery Active 8.Logic interface 9.CT Direction 10.Set Bat Uninterrupted 11.CT Calibration 12.CT Error Detection Select “2. Advanced Setting” and press “ok” , “input password” is shown.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual the 1st digit, press “ok” to switch to next digit. Input the value of battery capacity. Press “ok”. 3) Discharge Depth Select “3. Discharge Depth” and press “ok” to enter discharge depth interface. Discharge Depth EPS Discharge Depth EPS Restore Depth Press “up”...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Discharge (A) per battery specification. Press “ok”. 8) *Low (V) Protection (only for DEFAULT battery type) Select “8. Low (V) Protection” and press “ok” . Press “up” or “down” to change the 1st digit, press “ok” to switch to next digit. Input the value of Low (V) Protection per battery specification.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 1.Anti Reflux Control Enable Disable 2.Reflux Power ***KW The user can enable “Anti Reflux Control” to limit the max export power to grid. Select “2. Reflux Power” to input desired max export power to grid. IV Curve Scan 6.IV Curve Scan...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Select “9.CT Direction”,press“ok” input the interface. In this interface,press“up”or“down”to select FREEZE or UNFREEZE.If you select FREEZE,CT directiong will be freezed.When you restart the inverter,CT direction will stay the same.If you select UNFREEZE,CT directiong won’t be freezed.When you restart the inverter,CT direction will to be recalibrated again.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual “up” or “down” to check all historical events if there’re more than 1 page of events. 6.4.4. System information interface 4.System Information 1.Inverter Info Inverter Info (1) Product SN Software Version Hardware Version Power Level Inverter Info(2)
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Charge ***KWH Discharge ***KWH Year ***KWH Load ***KWH Export ***KWH Import ***KWH Charge ***KWH Discharge ***KWH Lifetime ***KWH Load ***KWH Export ***KWH Import ***KWH Charge ***KWH Discharge ***KWH Select “5. Energy Statistic” , press “ok” to enter Energy Statistic interface, it shows the energy generation and consumption within a certain range of time.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual SD card Step 2 Press the SD card and take it out. Insert the SD card into a micro-SD card reader, then insert micro-SD card reader into a PC; (NOTE: micro-SD card reader & PC are not provided by SOFARSOLAR).
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 7. Troubleshooting This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with the inverter. This section help users to identify the inverter fault. Please read the following procedures carefully: Check the warning, fault messages or fault codes shown on the ...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual operating status when the electric grid’s back to normal. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the grid voltage/frequency is within the acceptable range. If yes, please check the AC circuit breaker and AC wiring of the HYD-ES inverter.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual and has triggered hardware protection If the fault occurs occasionally, the possible cause is that the external circuits are abnormal occasionally. HYD-ES inverter automatically returns to normal operating The GFCI sampling value status after the fault is rectified.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual SwOCPIns inverter, switch OFF HYD-ES inverter, ID29 The grid current is too high tant wait for 5 minutes, then switch ON HYD-ES inverter. Check whether the ID30 BuckOCP Buck current is too high problem is solved.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Lose inverter, switch OFF HYD-ES inverter, wait for 5 minutes, then switch ON SciComm ID54 SCI communication is fault HYD-ES inverter. Check whether the Lose problem is solved. RecoverRe If no, please contact SOFAR technical ID55...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual PvInatant caused unrecoverable OFF HYD-ES inverter, wait for 5 minutes, hardware fault then switch ON HYD-ES inverter. Check whether the problem is solved. If no, please contact SOFAR technical support. Unrecover Unrecoverable EEPROM ID75-ID77 are internal faults of HYD-ES...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Communic ID95-ID96 are internal faults of HYD-ES ation The Communication board inverter, switch OFF HYD-ES inverter, ID95 board EEPROM is faulty wait for 5 minutes, then switch ON EEPROM HYD-ES inverter. Check whether the Fault problem is solved.
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Heat sink cleaning For the long-term proper operation of inverters, ensure there is enough space around the heat sink for ventilation, check the heat sink for blockage (dust, snow, etc.) and clean them if they exist. Please clean the heat sink with an air blower, a dry &...
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 8. Technical Data *HYD Model 3000-ES 3600-ES 4000-ES 4600-ES 5000-ES 6000-ES Battery Parameters Battery Type Lead-acid, Lithium-ion Nominal battery voltage Battery voltage 42 - 58V range Lithium:(according to BMS), General 46.0V Min discharge voltage Lead acid: 44.0V...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Nominal DC 360V Voltage MPPT operating 90-580V voltage range Full load DC 160-520V 180-520V 200-520V 230-520V 250-520V 300-520V voltage range MPPT number The max DC input current 12A/12A The max DC input short 15A/15A current AC parameters...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Environmental data Ambient temperature -25℃ to +60℃(Derating above +45℃) range Relative 0% - 100% (no condensing) humidity range Protective class Class I Max operating 2000m altitude Current transformer Hard wired connection General data Noise <25dB Weight 20.5kg...
HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual 9. Quality Assurance Standard warranty period The standard warranty period of inverter is 60 months (5 years). There are two calculation methods for the warranty period: 1. Purchase invoice provided by the customer: the first flight provides a standard warranty period of 60 months (5 years) from the invoice date;...
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HYD 3K~6K-ES User manual Without the consent of our company to change equipment or replace parts; Use unqualified materials to support our company's products, resulting in product failure; Technicians of non-company modify or attempt to repair and erase the product serial number or silk screen;...
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Product Name: Energy storage integrated inverter ADD: 401, Building 4, AnTongDa Industrial Park, District 68,XingDong Community, XinAn Street, BaoAn District, Shenzhen, GuangDong.P.R. China Email: service@sofarsolar.com Tel: 0510-6690 2300 Web: www.sofarsolar.com...
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