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VEYRON E 8KW
SOLAR INVERTER / CHARGER
Version: 1.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual VEYRON E 8KW SOLAR INVERTER / CHARGER Version: 1.0...
  • Page 2 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 Unpacking and Inspection ..........................4 Preparation ..............................4 Mounting the Unit .............................
  • Page 3 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 This is a multi-function inverter, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support in a single package. The comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and easy-accessible button operations such as battery charging current, AC or solar charging priority, and acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
  • Page 5 Product Overview Appendix I. NOTE: For parallel installation and operation, please check LCD display RGB LED bar (refer to LCD Setting section for the details) Touchable function keys 4. PV connectors 5. AC input connectors 6. AC output connectors (Load connection) 7.
  • Page 6 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 of package: Inverter unit Manual software CD RS-232 cable Parallel communication cable Current sharing cable DC Fuse Cable gland x 4 pcs PV connectors x 2 sets...
  • Page 7 Install the unit by fixing four screws. It’s recommended to use M4 or M5 screws. Battery Connection CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it’s requested to install a separate DC over-current protector or disconnect device between battery and inverter. It may not be requested to have a disconnect device in some applications, however, it’s still requested to have over-current protection installed.
  • Page 8 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. Otherwise, overheating may occur. CAUTION!! Do not apply anti-oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are connected tightly.
  • Page 9 5. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first. →Ground (yellow-green) L→LINE (brown or black) N→Neutral (blue) 6. Make sure the wires are securely connected. CAUTION: Important Be sure to connect AC wires with correct polarity.
  • Page 10 Step 3: Assemble provided PV connectors with PV modules by the following steps. Components for PV connectors and Tools: Female connector housing Female terminal Male connector housing Male terminal Crimping tool and spanner Prepare the cable and follow the connector assembly process: Strip one cable 8 mm on both end sides and be careful NOT to nick conductors.
  • Page 11 To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper cable size as recommended below. Model Wire Size Cable mm 10~12AWG CAUTION: Never directly touch the terminals of inverter. It might cause lethal electric shock. Recommended Panel Configuration When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider the following parameters: 1.
  • Page 12 Final Assembly After connecting all wirings, re-connect one cable and then put bottom cover back by fixing five screws as shown below. Communication Connection Serial Connection Please use the supplied serial cable to connect between the inverter and your PC. Install the monitoring software from the bundled CD and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your installation.
  • Page 13 Bluetooth Connection This unit is equipped with a Bluetooth transmitter. Download “WatchPower” APP from Google Play or Google Store. Once the APP is download, you may connect “WatchPower” APP to your inverter with the password “123456”. The communication distance is roughly 6 ~ 7 meters.
  • Page 14 Dry Contact Signal There is one dry contact (3A/250VAC) available on the rear panel. It could be used to deliver signal to external device when battery voltage reaches warning level. Unit Status Condition Dry contact port: NC & C NO & C Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered.
  • Page 15 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 side of the inverter) to turn on the unit. Operation and Display Panel The operation and the LCD module, shown in the chart below, includes six indicators, six function keys, on/off switch and a LCD display to indicate the operating status and input/output power information.
  • Page 16 Touchable Function Keys ESC, USB/Timer setting priorities Scroll up selection Scroll down selection Confirm selection, Enter setting mode LCD Display Icons Battery Information Indicates battery level in battery mode and charging status in line mode by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100%. When battery is charging, it will present battery charging status.
  • Page 17 1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell 1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell > 2.058V/cell Load Information Indicates overload. Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100%. 0%~24% 25%~49% 50%~74% 75%~100% Charger Source Priority Setting Display Indicates setting program 16 “Charger source priority” is selected as “Solar first”.
  • Page 18 Indicates unit connects to the mains. Indicates unit connects to the PV panel. Indicates battery type. Indicates parallel operation is working. Indicates unit alarm is disabled. Indicates Wi-Fi transmission is working. Indicates USB disk is connected.
  • Page 19 LCD Setting General Setting ” After pressing and holding “ button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter the Setup Mode. Press “ ” or “ ” button to select setting programs. Press “ ” button to confirm you selection or “ ”...
  • Page 20 Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 90-280VAC. AC input voltage range If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 170-280VAC. AGM (default) Flooded User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected, battery charge voltage and low DC cut-off voltage can be set up in program 26, 27 and Battery type...
  • Page 21 Soltaro battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up. No need for further setting. LIb-protocol compatible battery Select “LIb” if using Lithium battery compatible to Lib protocol. If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up.
  • Page 22 50Hz (default) 60Hz Output frequency 220V 230V (default) Output voltage 240V Maximum utility charging 30A (default) Setting range is from 2A, then current 10A to 120A. Increment of each click is 10A. Note: If setting value in program 02 is smaller than that in program in 11, the inverter will apply charging current from program 02 for...
  • Page 23 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. Solar and Utility (default) Solar energy and utility will Charger source priority: charge battery at the same...
  • Page 24 Backlight on (default) Backlight off Backlight control Alarm on (default) Alarm off Beeps while primary source is interrupted Bypass disable (default) Bypass enable Overload bypass: When enabled, the unit will transfer to line mode if overload occurs in battery mode. Record enable (default) Record disable Record Fault code...
  • Page 25 When the inverter is operated in 3-phase application, set up inverter to be operated in specific phase. L1 phase: L2 phase: L3 phase: Low DC cut-off voltage: 42.0V (default) If user-defined is selected in  If battery power is only program 5, this program can power source available, be set up.
  • Page 26 58.4V (default) Setting range is from 48.0V to 62.0V. Increment of each click is 0.1V. Battery equalization voltage 60min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900min. Increment of each click is 5min. Battery equalized time 120min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900 min.
  • Page 27 Solar energy feed to grid Solar energy feed to grid disable (default) enable. Solar energy feed to grid configuration If selected, battery discharge Disable (Default) protection is disabled. The setting range is from 30 A to 150 A. Increment of each click is 10A.
  • Page 28 30 minutes 60 minutes For minute setting, the range is from 0 to 59. Time setting – Minute For hour setting, the range is from 0 to 23. Time setting – Hour For day setting, the range is from 1 to 31. Time setting–...
  • Page 29 Normal (default) Brightness of RGB LED High Normal (default) Lighting speed of RGB LED High Power cycling Power wheel RGB LED effects Power chasing Solid on (Default) Solar input power in watt Battery capacity percentage (Default) Data Presentation of data color...
  • Page 30 Load percentage. Pink Orange Yellow Green Background color of RGB Blue Sky blue (Default) Purple Other Pink Orange Data Color for RGB LED Yellow Green...
  • Page 31 Blue Sky blue Purple (Default) Others Function Setting After pressing and holding “ ” button for 3 seconds , there are Step 1: to enter Function Setting Mode three functions on the display panel to implement special functions such as USB OTG, Timer setting for output source priority and timer setting for charger source priority.
  • Page 32 Step 4: Please select setting program by following the procedure. Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen This function is to upgrade inverter firmware. If firmware upgrade is needed, please check with your dealer or installer for detail instructions. Upgrade firmware This function is to over-write all parameter settings (TEXT file) with settings in the On-The-Go Re-write USB disk from a previous setup or to duplicate inverter settings.
  • Page 33 Step 4: Please select setting program by following each procedure. Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen Press “ ” button to set up Utility First Timer. Press “ ” button to select staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “...
  • Page 34 LCD Display The LCD display information will be switched in turn by pressing the “ ” or “ ” button. The selectable information is switched as the following table in order. Selectable information LCD display Input Voltage=230V, Input frequency=50Hz Input Voltage=230V, Input current=4.8A Utility voltage/ Utility frequency, Utility current switch every 5 second...
  • Page 35 PV2 voltage=300V, PV2 current=2.0A, PV2 power=600W PV voltage/ PV current/ PV power (PV1 and PV2 switch every 5 seconds) Battery voltage=50.4V, Bulk charging voltage=56.4V, Charging current=20A Default Battery voltage=53.9V, Floating charging voltage=54.0V, Display Charging current=1A Screen Battery voltage, charging stage/ Configured battery parameters/ Charging or discharging current Battery voltage=50.4V, Low DC cut-off voltage=44.0V,...
  • Page 36 Output voltage=230V, Output frequency=50Hz Load in VA=2.4kVA, Output frequency=50Hz Output voltage, load in VA, load in Watt switch every 5 second/ Output frequency Default Display Load in Watt=2.4kW, Output frequency=50Hz Screen Real date Dec 14, 2020. Real date.
  • Page 37 Real time 11:38. Real time. PV energy generated today=888Wh. PV energy generated today. PV energy generated this month=8.88kWh. PV energy generated this month. PV energy generated this year=88.8kWh. PV energy generated this year.
  • Page 38 Total PV energy generated=888kWh. Total PV energy generated Load energy today=888Wh. Load output energy today. Load energy this month= 8.88kWh. Load output energy this month. Load energy this year=88.8kWh. Load output energy this year.
  • Page 39 Total load output energy=888kWh. Total Load output energy. Main CPU version 00050.72. Main CPU version checking. Secondary CPU version 00022.01. Secondary CPU version checking. BLE/ Wi-Fi version 00088.88. Bluetooth/Wi-Fi version checking.
  • Page 40 Operating Mode Description Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility and PV energy. Charging by utility. Standby mode Charging by PV energy. Note: No output is supplied *Standby mode: The by the unit but it still inverter is not turned on can charge batteries.
  • Page 41 PV energy charges battery and feeds remaining energy to the grid. Charging by utility and PV energy. Charging by utility. Fault mode Note: *Fault mode: Errors are PV energy and utility caused by inside circuit can charge batteries. error or external reasons such as over temperature, output short circuited and Charging by PV energy.
  • Page 42 Charging by utility and PV energy. Charging by utility. The unit will provide If “SUB” (solar first) is selected as output source output power from the priority and solar energy is not sufficient to provide the load, solar energy and the utility will provide the loads Line Mode mains.
  • Page 43 Power from utility Power is only generated from PV energy and feeds PV energy to grid when battery is not connected. The unit will provide output power from the Line Mode mains. It will also charge the battery at line mode. PV energy charges battery, provides power to the load and feeds remaining energy to the grid.
  • Page 44 Power from battery and PV energy. PV energy will supply power to the loads and charge battery at the same time. No utility is available. The unit will provide output power from Battery Mode battery and/or PV Power from battery only. power.
  • Page 45 Faults 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. Output voltage is too high. Overload time out Bus voltage is too high Bus soft start failed PV over current PV over voltage...
  • Page 46 Warning Indicator Warning Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing Code Beep three times every Fan is locked when inverter is on. second Over temperature None Battery is over-charged Beep once every second Low battery Beep once every second Beep once every 0.5 Overload second Output power derating...
  • Page 47 CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT Overview Every inverter is already installed with anti-dusk kit from factory. Inverter will automatically detect this kit and activate internal thermal sensor to adjust internal temperature. This kit also keeps dusk from your inverter and increases product reliability in harsh environment.
  • Page 48 BATTERY EQUALIZATION Equalization function is added into charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top. Equalization also helps to remove sulfate crystals that might have built up on the plates. If left unchecked, this condition, called sulfation, will reduce the overall capacity of the battery.
  • Page 49 SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Line Mode Specifications MODEL Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator) Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac 170Vac± 7V (UPS) Low Loss Voltage 90Vac± 7V (Appliances) 180Vac± 7V (UPS); Low Loss Return Voltage 100Vac± 7V (Appliances) High Loss Voltage 280Vac±...
  • Page 50 Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications MODEL Rated Output Power 8000W Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Regulation 230Vac± 5% Output Frequency 60Hz or 50Hz Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 100ms@≥205% load;5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load Surge Capacity 2* rated power for 5 seconds Low DC Warning Voltage @ load <...
  • Page 51 Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode MODEL Charging Current (UPS) 120A(@V =230Vac) @ Nominal Input Voltage Flooded 58.4Vdc Bulk Charging Battery Voltage AGM / Gel 56.4Vdc Battery Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc Overcharge Protection 66Vdc Charging Algorithm 3-Step Battery Voltage, per cell Charging Current, % 2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc) Voltage...
  • Page 52 Table 4 General Specifications MODEL Safety Certification Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 50°C Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) Dimension 147.4x 432.5 x 553.6 (D*W*H), mm Net Weight, kg 18.4 Table 5 Parallel Specifications MODEL Max parallel numbers Circulation Current under No Load Condition Max 2A...
  • Page 53 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 battery. during startup seconds and then (<1.91V/Cell) 2. Replace battery. process.
  • Page 54 Appendix I: Parallel function 1. Introduction This inverter can be used in parallel with two different operation modes. 1. Parallel operation in single phase is with up to 6 units. The supported maximum output power is 48KW/48KVA. 2. Maximum six units work together to support three-phase equipment. Maximum four units support one phase.
  • Page 55 Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter: Model 1 unit* 250A/70VDC *If you want to use only one breaker at the battery side for the whole system, the rating of the breaker should be X times current of 1 unit. “X” indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel. Recommended breaker specification of AC input with single phase: 2 units 3 units...
  • Page 56 Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 57 Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 58 4-2. Support 3-phase equipment Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 59 Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 60 Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases: Power Connection Communication Connection One inverter in each phase: Power Connection...
  • Page 61 Communication Connection WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases. Otherwise, it may damage the inverters. 5. PV Connection Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection. CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
  • Page 62 6. LCD Setting and Display Setting Program: Program Description Selectable option Single When the unit is operated alone, please select “SIG” in program 28. Parallel When the units are used in parallel for single phase application, please select “PAL” in program 28. Please refer to for detailed information.
  • Page 63 Fault code display: 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 AC input voltage and frequency detected different AC output current unbalance AC output mode setting is different Code Reference: Code Description...
  • Page 64 NOTE: Master and slave units are randomly defined. Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to have all inverters connect to utility at the same time. If not, it will display fault 82 in following-order inverters. However, these inverters will automatically restart.
  • Page 65 8. Trouble shooting Situation Solution Fault Fault Event Code Description Restart the inverter. Check if L/N cables are not connected reversely in all inverters. For parallel system in single phase, make sure the sharing are Current feedback into connected in all inverters. the inverter is For supporting three-phase system, make sure the sharing cables are detected.
  • Page 66 Appendix II: BMS Communication Installation 1. Introduction If connecting to lithium battery, it is recommended to purchase a custom-made RJ45 communication cable. Please check with your dealer or integrator for details. This custom-made RJ45 communication cable delivers information and signal between lithium battery and the inverter.
  • Page 67 NOTE: “1” is upper position and “0” is bottom position. Dip 1 Dip 2 Dip 3 Dip 4 Group address Single group only. It’s required to set up master battery with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted. Multiple group condition. It’s required to set up master battery on the first group with this setting and slave batteries are unrestricted.
  • Page 68 Note for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery. Simply set this inverter battery type to “LIB” in LCD program 5. Others should be “USE”. Step 2.
  • Page 69 Note for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery. Simply set this inverter battery type to “PYL” in LCD program 5. Others should be “USE”. Step 2.
  • Page 70 Please take notice for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery. Simply set battery type of this inverter to “WEC” in LCD program 5. The remaining inverters are set as “USE”.
  • Page 71 Please take notice for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery. Simply set battery type of this inverter to “SOL” in LCD program 5. The remaining inverters are set as “USE”.
  • Page 72 Active Function This function is to activate lithium battery automatically while commissioning. After battery wiring and commissioning is successfully, if battery is not detected, the inverter will automatically activate battery if the inverter is powered on. LCD Display Information Press “ ”...
  • Page 73 Appendix III: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide in Remote Panel 1. Introduction Wi-Fi module can enable wireless communication between off-grid inverters and monitoring platform. Users have complete and remote monitoring and controlling experience for inverters when combining Wi-Fi module with WatchPower APP, available for both iOS and Android based device. All data loggers and parameters are saved in iCloud.
  • Page 74 Then, a “Registration success” window will pop up. Tap “Go now” to continue setting local Wi-Fi network connection. Step 2: Local Wi-Fi Module Configuration Now, you are in “Wi-Fi Config” page. There are detailed setup procedure listed in “How to connect?” section and you may follow it to connect Wi-Fi.
  • Page 75 Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and enter password. Step 4: Tap “Confirm” to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the Wi-Fi module and the Internet. If the connection fails, please repeat Step 2 and 3. Diagnose Function If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap “...
  • Page 76 2-3. Login and APP Main Function After finishing the registration and local Wi-Fi configuration, enter registered name and password to login. Note: Tick “Remember Me” for your login convenience afterwards. Overview After login is successfully, you can access “Overview” page to have overview of your monitoring devices, including overall operation situation and Energy information for Current power and Today power as below diagram.
  • Page 77 Devices Tap the icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page. You can review all devices here by adding or deleting Wi-Fi Module in this page. Add device Delete device icon on the top right corner and manually enter part number to add device. This part number label is pasted on the bottom of remote LCD panel.
  • Page 78 2-4. Device List In Device List page, you can pull down to refresh the device information and then tap any device you want to check up for its real-time status and related information as well as to change parameter settings. Please refer to the parameter setting list.
  • Page 79 【Battery Mode】Inverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source can charge battery. Device Alarm and Name Modification In this page, tap the icon on the top right corner to enter the device alarm page. Then, you can review alarm history and detailed information.
  • Page 80 【Rated Information】displays information of Nominal AC voltage, Nominal AC current, Rated battery voltage, Nominal output voltage, Nominal output frequency, Nominal output current, Nominal output apparent power and Nominal output active power. Please slide up to see more rated information. 【History】displays the record of unit information and setting timely. 【Wi-Fi Module Information】displays of Wi-Fi Module PN, status and firmware version.
  • Page 81 voltage discharge. Charger source To configure charger source priority. priority: Max. charging current It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in Max. AC different inverter model may vary. charging current: Please see product manual for the details. Float charging voltage It’s to set up battery charging parameters.

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