1.4 Storage of the Manual The manual should be stored with other documents belonging to the inverter and must be available to people authorized to work on the installation. This manual will be updated if necessary. Please check www.livoltek.com for more information.
2. Safety 2.1 Intended Use The Hyper Series are single phase solar hybrid inverters suitable for both on- grid and off-grid operation. With Lithium batteries, PV panels and a smart meter, the hybrid inverter is the central device to make a solar storage system for increased self-consumption.
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circuits connected to inverter. The Inverter has a transformerless design on PV side. Either positive or • negative terminals of PV panels should not be grounded. The frames of PV panels should be grounded for safety reasons. • Do not open inverter cover or change any components without •...
4. Product Description Thank you for choosing a LIVOLTEK hybrid solar inverter. Features of the LIVOLTEK inverter are ahead of the field and should be understood prior to install. 4.1 View of the Inverter Figure 1. View of the Hyper Series Hybrid Inverter...
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Symbols on the Type Label Symbol Explanation CE Mark Caution, Risk of Danger Caution, Risk of Electric Shock Caution, Hot Surface. Refer to the Operating Manual Danger, Risk of Electric Shock due to Stored Energy. Cut off all power and wait at least 5 minutes before any work is carried out on the 5min inverter.
4.2 System Diagram Mobile APP Grid Communication Billing Li-ion Internet Battery Meter Smart Hybrid Loads Meter PV Array Router Inverter 4.3 Operating Mode Introduction 4.3.1 On Grid Self-Use Operating Mode The on grid self-use operating mode is recommended for when the system is installed in an area with a stable grid.
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• When the battery SOC is below the DischargeEndSOC@Grid value or fully discharged, the inverter will stop working and local loads will be supplied from the grid. • Thanks to the on-grid operation, the switch from battery power, PV power and grid power is automatic and seamless.
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4.3.2 Off Grid / Back-up Operating Mode For systems installed in area with a weak grid or even without grid, the inverter should be working in off grid / back-up operating mode: When grid or diesel generator is available, • When the battery is below the DischargeEndSOC@Grid value, it will be charged firstly from PV and secondly from grid at the max allowable current.
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shutdown and restart. For off-grid / back-up operating mode, one should set a higher DischargeEndSOC@Grid value (above 50% for example). So that there will be some energy in battery when a grid failure occurs.
5. Mounting 5.1 Requirements for Mounting Check to make sure the installation site does not fall into any of the following conditions: If it does, then a risk assessment will be required. No direct sunlight No rain exposure No snow lay up Direct sunlight Rain exposure Snow lay up...
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Prone to be damaged by sea water. • Prone to be flooded or high levels of snow falls. • Close to corrosive gas or liquid (for example, locations where • chemicals are processed or stored). Exposed to direct sunlight or in an enclosure exposed to direct •...
5.2 Mounting the Inverter Procedure: The inverter must be mounted in upright position with a maximal tilt angle of 15 degree. Minimum clearances around inverter should be applied, as the following figure shown. STEP 1: Please use the wall • mounting bracket as template to drill 4 holes in the wall.
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STEP 2: Use expansion bolts or • correct wall fixings to attach mounting bracket wall tightly. STEP 3: Lift hang • inverter on the bracket. STEP 4: Peel off the protective film on the front surface. •...
6. Electrical Connection 6.1 Wiring Diagram Wiring Diagram for European PE N L Hybrid Inverter Energy Meter Smart Battery Meter E-Bar Transfer Switch PV1+ PV1- PV2+ General PV2- Load Load In Australia and New Zealand, electrical installation and maintenance shall be conducted by a licensed electrician and shall comply with Australia/New Zealand National Wiring Rules.
6.2 Overview of the Connection Area Multi GRID PV1+ PV2+ B A T T E R Y E M S Position Designation Battery Connectors PV Inputs DC Switch (optional) DRM Port MULTI Port (for Meter & Other Communications) EMS Port (for WiFi Stick or other EMS Controllers) BMS Port EPS Output Grid Connector...
6.3 PV Connection Please only use the PV connectors from the accessory box for connection. Before connecting, please make sure: • The voltage, current and power ratings of the panels to be connected are within the allowable range of the inverter.Ensure polarity is correct. Please refer to the Technical Data in chapter 9 for voltage and current limits.
STEP 2: Connect the PV connectors to the • inverter. There should be a indicate firm “click” connection. 6.4 Grid Connection Please use the Grid connector from the accessory box for connection. Before connecting, please make sure: • The grid voltage and frequency must be in the permissible range. •...
Earth connection essential before connecting supply. • 6.5 EPS Connection If you want to use the energy storage system to power the house (as a standalone system or during Grid failure), the EPS connector should be used and the EPS function should be enabled during setup.
6.6 Battery Connection Battery connection diagram DRM MULTI PV1 - PV1 + E MS B+ B- PV2 - PV Switc h G RID PV2 + Breaker Battery Power 6.6.1 Battery Power Connection Procedure: STEP 1: Please use the pre-assembled • battery power wire...
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used. 6.6.2 BMS Communication Connection Please check whether the BMS communication cable in the accessory box is appropriate for the battery. If you are not sure, please confirm with your battery vendor. Procedure: STEP 1: Please insert the RJ45 • connector with water-proof cap into the port marked with “BMS”...
6.7 Smart Meter Connection Procedure: STEP 1: Normally the smart meter should be placed in or near the grid • distribution box right after the billing meter. STEP 2: Please use the smart meter cable in the • accessory box for communication. Insert the RJ45 connector with water- proof cap into the port marked “MULTI”...
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Smart meter type: CHINT DDSU666-D From Grid Smart Meter Cable To Inverter/Loads...
6.8 WiFi Stick Connection Procedure: STEP 1: Peel off the tape that covers the EMS • port. STEP 2: Insert the WiFi stick to the EMS port • and fasten the two screws tight. 6.9 DRM Connection DRM is provided to support several demand response modes by certain control signals.
7. Operating of the Inverter 7.1 LEDs and Graphical Display The LEDs indicate the operating state of the inverter and also battery SOC. Status Explanation Green LED Glowing The inverter has been powered up. Red LED Glowing An Error has occurred. Full Length SOC >...
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EMS port communication status. Total energy the inverter has produced. Battery parameters, voltage and current are displayed alternatively. Direction of the battery energy. BMS Status. if this label is not shown, BMS Connections should be checked. SOC of the Battery. PV panels parameters, voltage and current are displayed alternatively.
7.2 Commission Before commissioning the inverter, make sure: • The country mark on the box is in accordance with the installation site; • The inverter is correctly and firmly mounted; • The Circuit breaker and RCD are correctly connected and are all in “off” position;...
Italy. During the self-test, the inverter will consecutively check the reaction times for: overvoltage, undervoltage, maximum frequency and minimum frequency. Please use the LIVOLTEK APP to initiate the self-test procedure and get • the test results. Refer to LIVOLTEK APP Operation Instructions for details.
7.4 Settings on the LIVOLTEK APP 7.4.1 User Interface Introduction Inverter List Home Page Inverter Status Overview Grid Status EPS Status Smart Meter Status PV Status ProPower APP Parameter Display BMS Status Energy Today Energy Total System Status Basic Settings...
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7.4.2 Install the APP and Connect to the Inverter Procedure: STEP 1: Install LIVOLTEK APP Download the app on iOS APP Store and/or Google Play, and • install it on the mobile phone or tablet. STEP 2: Connect to the inverter Connect the mobile phone or pad to the same wireless network •...
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Turn to Settings interface, click the “Basic Settings”; • Write in the password, to enter the setting interface. This can be • accessed by contacting LIVOLTEK. STEP 2: Set the country Check the “Country”, make sure it is your current location; •...
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7.4.4 Time Synchronization Procedure: STEP 1: Enter the Setting interface Go to Settings interface, click “Inverter Commands”. • STEP 2: Time Synchronization Click the “Time & Date Sync.” •...
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Click the “Battery BMS”; • Write in the number of paralleled batteries; • Click “Apply”, to save the settings. • This setting is only available for LIVOLTEK batteries. The parallel connection of other batteries should follow instructions of corresponding battery vendors.
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7.4.6 Scheduled Operation (optional) Procedure: STEP 1: Enter the Setting interface Go to Settings interface, click the “Schedule Operation”. • STEP 2: Set the Operation Periods and Parameter Enable the Scheduled Operation; • Set the operation period and parameters, according to your •...
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7.4.7 Other Settings (optional) One may change the following settings, according to the situations and/or local regulations. Settings other than the following, may also be available, but should be under the suggestions or assistance of distributors/manufacturer. Procedure: STEP 1: Enter the Setting interface Go to Settings interface, click the “Basic Settings”.
8. Troubleshooting This chapter is a guide for troubleshooting problems that may arise in the installation and operation of hyper series inverters. In the event that more than one error is generated at the same time, the hexadecimal error corresponding to each alarm are added together. That is to say, if error code 0006H is displayed, errors 0002H and 0004H are being produced simultaneously.
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F1:80000000 Internal OVP3 F2:00000001 Grid Grounding Fault Check the grounding wire. F2:00000002 L/N Reversely Connected Check the L/N wire. F2:00000004 Insulation Fault Check the insulation of PV panels. F2:00000008 RCMU Fault Check the PV Panels. F2:00000010 Grid Relay Fault These errors will reset itself. If it keeps coming and finally the Inverter F2:00000020 EPS Relay Fault...
9. Technical Data 9.1 Hyper 2000/3000 PV Inputs Hyper 2000 Hyper 3000 Max. PV-generator power 2500W 3300W Max. PV voltage 550V d.c. Rated PV Voltage 360V d.c. MPPT Voltage Range 125~500V d.c. PV Start Voltage 100V d.c. Max. PV current 12A d.c.
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EPS Ratings Hyper 2000 Hyper 3000 EPS Rated Power 2000VA 3000VA Overload Capacity 1.1 x Pnom, 10 sec; 1.5 x Pnom, 100 ms EPS Rated Voltage 230V a.c. EPS Rated Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz EPS Rated Current 8.7A Changeover Time <2s in EPS Mode, 10~20ms in UPS Mode Total Harmonic Distortion (V) <...
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Ingress Protection IP65 (outdoor) Protective Class Over Voltage Category III (mains), II(PV) Pollution Degree Cooling Method Natural Noise Level <40dB...
9.2 Hyper 3680/4600/5000 PV Inputs Hyper 3680 Hyper 4600 Hyper 5000 Max. PV-generator power 4000VA 5400VA 5400VA Max. PV voltage 550V d.c. Rated PV Voltage 360V d.c. MPPT Voltage Range 125~500V d.c. PV Start Voltage 100V d.c. Max. PV current 10A/10A d.c.
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EPS Ratings Hyper 3680 Hyper 4600 Hyper 5000 EPS Rated Power 4000VA 5000VA 5000VA Overload Capacity 1.1 x Pnom, 10 sec; 1.5 x Pnom, 100 ms EPS Rated Voltage 230V a.c. EPS Rated Frequency 50Hz/60Hz EPS Rated Current 17.4A 21.7A 21.7A Changeover Time 2s in EPS Mode, 10ms in UPS Mode...
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