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Flin Energy 3KVA User Manual

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INVERTER / CHARGER
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  • Page 1 User Manual 3KVA/5KVA INVERTER / CHARGER Version: 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 INSTALLATION ..........................4 Unpacking and Inspection ........................4 Installation ............................

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Please strictly follow installation procedure when you want to disconnect AC or DC terminals. Please refer to INSTALLATION section of this manual for the details. 10. Fuses (6 pieces of 40A, 32VDC for 3KVA and 1 piece of 200A, 58VDC for 5KVA) are provided as over-current protection for the battery supply.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This is a multi-function inverter/charger, combining functions of inverter, AVR, solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power for office and home appliances. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, AC/solar charger priority, and acceptable input voltage based on different applications.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview Wall-mounted Desktop 1. Operation panel 2. Output sockets 3. AC output terminal 4. AC input 5. Communication port 6. PV input 7. Battery input 8. Circuit breaker 9. Parallel connectors (only available for parallel models)

  • Page 6: Installation

    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:  The unit x 1  User manual x 1  Communication cable x 2 ...
  • Page 7 Desktop The inverter can be switched to desktop form factor by following the below steps: Take off the LCD panel by removing screws. Remove the metal case showed in the figure. Place the metal case to the position where the LCD panel was previously removed and fix it with screws.

  • Page 8: Battery Connection

    2. 3KVA model supports 24VDC system and 5KVA model supports 48VDC system. Connect all battery packs as below chart. It’s suggested to connect at least 100Ah capacity battery for 3KVA model and at least 200Ah capacity battery for 5KVA model.

  • Page 9: Ac Input/Output Connection

    AC input. The recommended spec of AC breaker is 30A for 3KVA and 50A for 5KVA. CAUTION!! There are two terminal blocks with “IN” and “OUT” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input and output connectors.
  • Page 10 WARNING: Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to fix the wire to the unit. 4. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.

  • Page 11: Pv Connection

    WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for PV module connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below. Model Typical Amperage Cable Size Torque 3KVA W/O MPPT 8 AWG 1.4~1.6 Nm 3KVA With MPPT 8 AWG 1.4~1.6 Nm...

  • Page 12: Communication Connection

    3. Make sure the wires are securely connected. Communication Connection The inverter is equipped with communication port either RS-232 or USB. Please use supplied communication cable to connect to inverter and PC. This communication port is also can be replaced with SNMP card. When installing with SNMP card in the inverter, it will provide advanced communication and monitoring options.

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Power ON/OFF Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch to turn on the unit. Operation and Display Panel The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, is on the front panel of the inverter. It includes three indicators, four function keys and a LCD display, indicating the operating status and input/output power information.

  • Page 14: Lcd Display Icons

    LCD Display Icons Icon Function description Input Source Information Indicate input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, battery voltage and PV input power, charging power or setting value. Output Information Indicate output voltage, output frequency, setting program NO or fault code. Indicate load percentage Battery Information Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in battery...
  • Page 15 < 1.817V/cell 1.817V/cell ~ 1.9V/cell 50%> Load > 20% 1.9 ~ 1.983V/cell > 1.983 < 1.867V/cell 1.867V/cell ~ 1.95V/cell Load < 20% 1.95 ~ 2.033V/cell > 2.033 Load Information Indicates unit is overload. Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-50%, 50-74% and 75-100%. 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75%...

  • Page 16: Lcd Setting

    Utility provides power to the loads only when battery voltage drops to either low-level warning voltage or the setting point in program 12. Available options in 3KVA model W/O MPPT: Maximum charging current: To configure total charging 50A (default) current for solar and utility chargers.
  • Page 17 Available options in 3KVA model With MPPT: 40A (default) Available options in 5K model Maximum charging current: To configure total charging current for solar and utility chargers. (Max. charging current = utility charging current + 60A (default) solar charging current)
  • Page 18 Available options in 3KVA model: 30A (default) Available options in 5KVA model: Maximum utility charging current 30A (default) Available options in 24V models: 22.0V 22.5V 23.0V (default) 23.5V 24.0V 24.5V 25.0V 25.5V Setting voltage point back to utility source when selecting “SBU priority”...
  • Page 19 Available options in 48V models: Battery fully charged Setting voltage point back to battery mode when selecting “SBU priority” or 54V (default) “Solar first” in program 01. 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.
  • Page 20 Overload bypass: Bypass disable Bypass enable When enabled, the unit will (default) transfer to line mode if overload occurs in battery mode. Record enable Record disable (default) Record Fault code 24V model default setting: 28.2V 48V model default setting: 56.4V Bulk charging voltage (C.V voltage) If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be...

  • Page 21: Display Setting

    Display Setting The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing “SELECT” key. The selectable information is input voltage/output voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, total switched to display in order as below: charging power, solar charging power, battery voltage/output frequency, main CPU Version and second CPU Version.

  • Page 22: Operating Mode Description

    Battery voltage=28.0V, output frequency = 50.0Hz Battery voltage/ Output frequency Main CPU version 1.00 Main CPU version checking Secondary CPU version 1.00 Secondary CPU version checking Operating Mode Description Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility. Standby mode / Power saving mode Note: Charging by PV energy.
  • Page 23 Charging by utility. (Only available in 3K model) Charging by PV energy. Fault mode Note: *Fault mode: Errors are caused PV energy and utility can by inside circuit error or external charge batteries. reasons such as over temperature, output short circuited and so on.

  • Page 24: Fault Reference Code

    Fault Reference Code Fault Code Fault Event Icon on Fan is locked when inverter is off. Over temperature Battery voltage is too high Output short circuited or over temperature is detected by internal converter components. Output voltage is abnormal. (For 3K model) Output voltage is too high.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Line Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL 3KVA 5KVA 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) Boost activation voltage 207V±...
  • Page 26 Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL 3KVA 5KVA Rated Output Power 3KVA/2.4KW 5KVA/4KW Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Waveform 230Vac± 5% Output Voltage Regulation 60Hz or 50Hz Output Frequency Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load 2* rated power for 5 seconds...
  • Page 27 Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode INVERTER MODEL 3KVA 5KVA Charging Current (UPS) @ Nominal Input Voltage Flooded Battery 29.2 58.4 Bulk Charging Voltage AGM / Gel Battery 28.2 56.4 Floating Charging Voltage 27Vdc 54Vdc Charging Algorithm 3-Step...

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting

    Fault code 05 Temperature of internal converter Check whether the air flow of component is over 120°C. (Only the unit is blocked or whether available for 1-3KVA models.) the ambient temperature is Internal temperature of inverter Fault code 02 too high.

  • Page 29: Appendix I: Parallel Function (Only For 5K Model)

    Appendix I: Parallel function (Only for 5K parallel model) 1. Introduction This inverter can be used in parallel with two different operation modes. 1. Parallel operation in single phase with up to 6 units. The supported maximum output power is 24KW/30KVA.
  • Page 30 Step 3: Connect the cables to the parallel board, and insert the board back to the unit by fixing two screws. 4. Mounting the Unit When installing multiple units, please follow below chart. 50cm 20cm 20cm 20cm 20cm 20cm 20cm 20cm 50cm NOTE:...
  • Page 31 terminal. The cable size used from joint to battery should be X times cable size in the tables above. “X” indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel. Regarding AC input and output, please also follow the same principle. CAUTION!! Please install the breaker at the battery and AC input side. This will ensure the inverter can be securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from over current of battery or AC input.
  • Page 32 5-1. Parallel Operation in Single phase Two inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 33 Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 34 Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection 5-2. Support 3-phase equipment Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 35 Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases: Power Connection Load Note: It’s up to customer’s demand to pick 4 inverters on any phase. P1: L1-phase, P2: L2-phase, P3: L3-phase. Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 36 Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 37 Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases: Power Connection Load Communication Connection One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 38 WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases. Otherwise, it may damage the inverters. 6. PV Connection Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection. CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
  • Page 39 7. LCD Setting and Display Setting Program: Program Description Selectable option When the units are used in parallel with Single: single phase, please select “PAL” in program It is required to have at least 3 inverters or maximum 6 inverters to support Parallel: three-phase equipment.
  • Page 40 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 8.
  • Page 41 Support three-phase equipment Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning: Correct wire connection  Ensure all breakers in Line wires of load side are open and each Neutral wires of each unit are connected  together. Step 2: Turn on all units and configure LCD program 28 as P1, P2 and P3 sequentially. And then shut down all units.
  • Page 42 9. Trouble shooting Situation Fault Solution Fault Event Description Code 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 cables are Current feedback into connected in all inverters. the inverter is For supporting three-phase system, make sure the sharing cables are detected.

  • Page 43: Appendix Ii: Approximate Back-Up Time Table

    Appendix II: Approximate Back-up Time Table Model Load (VA) Backup Time @ 24Vdc 100Ah (min) Backup Time @ 24Vdc 200Ah (min) 1100 1200 1500 3KVA 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 Model Load (VA) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 100Ah (min) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 200Ah (min)

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