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Solar Hybrid Inverter
SP6000 Handy Ultra 120V
SP8000 Handy Ultra 230V
Version: 1.1

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  • Page 1 User Manual Solar Hybrid Inverter SP6000 Handy Ultra 120V SP8000 Handy Ultra 230V 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 Preparation ..............................
  • Page 3: About This Manual

    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

    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

    Product Overview SP6000 Handy Ultra /SP8000 Handy Ultra NOTE: SP6000 Handy Ultra and SP8000 Handy Ultra are parallel models. For parallel installation and operation, Appendix I. please check LCD display 12. Current sharing port Status indicator 13. Parallel communication port Charging indicator 14.
  • Page 6: Installation

    DC Fuse Cable gland x 4 pcs PV connectors ( 2 sets for SP6000 Handy Ultra / SP8000 Handy Ultra) Preparation Before connecting all wirings, please take off bottom cover by removing five screws. When removing the bottom cover, be carefully to remove three cables as shown below.
  • Page 7: Battery Connection

    Install the unit by screwing 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: Ac Input/Output Connection

    WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for AC input connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below. Suggested cable requirement for AC wires Model Gauge Torque Value SP6000 Handy Ultra 4 AWG 1.4~ 1.6Nm SP8000 Handy Ultra 8 AWG 1.4~ 1.6Nm Please follow below steps to implement AC input/output connection: 1.
  • Page 9: Pv Connection

    WARNING: Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit. 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.
  • Page 10 WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are acceptable: single crystalline and poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules. To avoid any malfunction, do not connect any PV modules with possible current leakage to the inverter. For example, grounded PV modules will cause current leakage to the inverter.
  • Page 11 90Vdc~450Vdc PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 80Vdc 80Vdc Start-up Voltage (Voc) Recommended solar panel configuration for SP6000 Handy Ultra model: Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT 1 SOLAR INPUT 2 Q'ty of panels Total Input Power Min in series: 3pcs, per input (reference) Max.
  • Page 12 Recommended solar panel configuration for SP8000 Handy Ultra model: Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT 1 SOLAR INPUT 2 (reference) Min in series: 4pcs, per input Q'ty of panels Total Input Power - 250Wp Max. in series: 12pcs, per input - Vmp: 30.7Vdc 4pcs in series 4pcs 1000W...
  • Page 13: Final Assembly

    Final Assembly After connecting all wirings, re-connect three cables and then put bottom cover back by screwing five screws as shown below. Remote Display Panel Installation The LCD module can be removable and installed in a remote location with an optional communication cable. Please take the follow steps to implement this remote panel installation.
  • Page 14 Step 2. Prepare your mounting holes in the marked locations as shown in the illustration below. The LCD module then can be securely mounted to your desired location. Note: Wall installation should be implemented with the proper screws to the right. Step 3.
  • Page 15: Communication Connection

    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. For detailed software operation, refer to the software user manual on the bundled CD. Wi-Fi Connection This unit is equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter.
  • Page 16: Operation

    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 display panel) to turn on the unit. Inverter Turn-on After this inverter is turned on, WELCOME light show will be started with RGB LED BAR. It will slowly cycle through entire spectrum of nine colors (Green, Sky blue, Royal blue, Violet, Pink, Red, Honey, Yellow, Lime yellow) about 10-15 seconds.
  • Page 17: Lcd Display Icons

    Function Keys Function Key Description Exit the setting USB function setting Select USB OTG functions Timer setting for the Output source Setup the timer for prioritizing the output source priority Timer setting for the Charger source Setup the timer for prioritizing the charger source priority Press these two keys at the time to switch RGB LED bar for output source priority and battery discharge/charge status...
  • Page 18 When battery is charging, it will present battery charging status. Status Battery voltage LCD Display <2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns. Bottom bar will be on and the other three bars Constant 2 ~ 2.083V/cell will flash in turns. Current mode / Bottom two bars will be on and the other two 2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell...
  • Page 19: Lcd Setting

    60A (default) Maximum charging current: To configure total charging Setting range is from 10A to 120A current for solar and utility chargers. for SP6000 Handy Ultra/SP8000 (Max. charging current = Handy Ultra models. utility charging current + solar charging current)
  • 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 29.
  • Page 21 LIb-protocol compatible Select “ LIb” if using Lithium battery battery compatible to Lib protocol. If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up. No need for further setting. Battery type party Lithium battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up.
  • Page 22 11, the Increment of each click is 10A. inverter will apply charging current from program 02 for utility charger. Available options for SP6000 Handy Ultra/SP8000 Handy Ultra models: 46V (default) Setting range is from 44V to 51V. Setting voltage point back Increment of each click is 1V.
  • Page 23 Available options for SP6000 Handy Ultra: Battery fully charged 54V (default) Setting voltage point back to battery mode when Setting range is from 48V to 62V. Increment of each click is 1V. selecting “SBU” (SBU Available options for SP8000 Handy Ultra: priority) in program 01.
  • Page 24 Return to default display If selected, no matter how users screen (default) switch display screen, it will automatically return to default display screen (Input voltage /output voltage) after no button is pressed for 1 minute. Auto return to default display screen Stay at latest screen If selected, the display screen will stay at latest screen user finally...
  • Page 25 SP6000 Handy Ultra/SP8000 Handy Ultra models default: 56.4V Bulk charging voltage (C.V voltage) If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up. Setting range is from 48.0V to 62.0V for SP6000 Handy Ultra/SP8000 Handy Ultra. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
  • Page 26 L1 for split phase: L2 for split phase: (120° phase difference) L2 for split phase: (180° phase difference) SP6000 Handy Ultra/SP8000 Handy Ultra models default: 44.0V Low DC cut-off voltage: If battery power is only power source available, inverter will shut down.
  • Page 27 120min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900 min. Increment of each click is 5 min. Battery equalized timeout 30days (default) Setting range is from 0 to 90 days. Increment of each click is 1 day Equalization interval Enable Disable (default) Equalization activated immediately...
  • Page 28 shut down output for 5 minutes. 150A Enabled (default) Disable On/Off control for RGB LED *It’s necessary to enable this setting to activate RGB LED lighting function. Normal (default) Brightness of RGB LED High Normal (default) Lighting speed of RGB LED High Scrolling Breathing...
  • Page 29 Solid on (Default) C01: (Default) C02: Color combination of RGB Violet-White-Sky blue White-Yellow-Green LED to show energy source Pink-Honey Royal blue-Lime yellow and battery charge/discharge status: Grid-PV-Battery Battery charge/discharge status Not reset (Default) Reset Erase all data log 3 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes (default) 20 minutes...
  • Page 30 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– Day For month setting, the range is from 1 to 12. Time setting– Month For year setting, the range is from 17 to 99.
  • Page 31 This function is to over-write all parameter settings (TEXT file) with settings in the On-The-Go USB disk from a previous setup or to duplicate inverter settings. Please check with your dealer Re-write or installer for detail instructions. internal parameters By pressing “ ”...
  • Page 32 Press “ ” button to set up Solar First Timer. Press “ ” button to select staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ” to confirm. Press “ ” button to select end time. Press “ ”...
  • Page 33: Lcd Display

    LCD Display The LCD display information will be switched in turn by pressing the “UP” or “DOWN” button. The selectable information is switched as the following table in order. Selectable information LCD display Input Voltage=230V, output voltage=230V Input voltage/Output voltage (Default Display Screen) Input frequency=50Hz Input frequency...
  • Page 34 PV1 current = 2.5A (dual input model) PV2 current = 2.5A (dual input model) PV power = 500W PV1 power = 500W (dual input model) PV power PV2 power = 500W (dual input model)
  • Page 35 AC and PV charging current=50A PV charging current=50A Charging current AC charging current=50A AC and PV charging power=500W PV charging power=500W Charging power AC charging power=500W Battery voltage=48, output voltage=230V Battery voltage and output voltage...
  • Page 36 Output frequency=50Hz Output frequency Load percent=70% Load percentage When connected load is lower than 1kVA, load in VA will present xxxVA like below chart. Load in VA When load is larger than 1kVA (≧1KVA), load in VA will present x.xkVA like below chart. When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will present xxxW like below chart.
  • Page 37 This PV Today energy = 3.88kWh, Load Today energy= 9.88kWh. PV energy generated today and Load output energy today This PV month energy = 388kWh, Load month energy= 988kWh. PV energy generated this month and Load output energy this month. This PV year energy = 3.88MWh, Load year energy = 9.88MWh.
  • Page 38: Operating Mode Description

    Main CPU version 00014.04. Main CPU version checking. Secondary CPU version 00012.03. Secondary CPU version checking. Secondary Wi-Fi version 00000.24. Secondary Wi-Fi version checking. Operating Mode Description Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility and PV energy. Charging by utility. Standby mode Note: No output is supplied by the...
  • Page 39 Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility and PV energy. Charging by utility. Fault mode Note: *Fault mode: Errors are PV energy and utility can caused by inside circuit error charge batteries. or external reasons such as over temperature, output Charging by PV energy.
  • Page 40 Operation mode Description LCD display If either “SUB” (solar first) or “SBU” is selected as output source priority and battery is not connected, solar energy and the utility will provide the loads. The unit will provide output power from the mains. It will Line Mode also charge the battery at line mode.
  • Page 41: Faults Reference Code

    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 42: Warning Indicator

    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 Overload Beep once every 0.5 second Output power derating Beep twice every 3 seconds PV energy is low.
  • Page 43: Battery Equalization

    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 44: Specifications

    For SP8000 Handy Ultra models, when Rated Power AC input voltage under 170V the output power will be de-rated. 50% Power For SP6000 Handy Ultra model, when AC input voltage under 105V the output power will be de-rated. 170V 280V 3.6K/7.2K models...
  • Page 45 Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications MODEL SP8000 Handy Ultra SP6000 Handy Ultra Rated Output Power 8000W 6500W Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Regulation 230Vac±5% 120Vac±5% Output Frequency 60Hz or 50Hz Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 100ms@≥205% load;5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load...
  • Page 46 Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode MODEL SP8000 Handy Ultra SP6000 Handy Ultra Charging Current (UPS) 120A @ Nominal Input Voltage Flooded 58.4Vdc Bulk Charging Battery Voltage AGM / Gel 56.4Vdc Battery Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc Overcharge Protection...
  • Page 47 Table 4 General Specifications MODEL SP8000 Handy Ultra SP6000 Handy Ultra Safety Certification Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 50°C -10°C to 40°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...
  • Page 48: Trouble Shooting

    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 49: Appendix I: Parallel Function (Only For Parallel Models)

    2. Maximum six units work together to support three-phase equipment. Maximum four units support one phase. 3. Maximum six units work together to support split-phase equipment only available for SP6000 Handy Ultra model. 5 units support one phase maximum. The supported maximum output power is 39KW/39KVA and one phase can be up to 32.5KW/32.5KVA.
  • Page 50 120A/230VAC 180A/230VAC Note 1: Also, you can use 60A breaker for SP8000 Handy Ultra and SP6000 Handy Ultra models with only 1 unit and install one breaker at its AC input in each inverter. Note 2: Regarding three-phase system, you can use 4-pole breaker directly and the rating of the breaker...
  • Page 52 Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 53 Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56 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...
  • Page 57 Communication Connection WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases. Otherwise, it may damage the inverters. 4-3. Support split-phase equipment (only for SP6000 Handy Ultra model) Three inverters in each phase: Communication Connection...
  • Page 58 Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection 5. PV Connection Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection. CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
  • Page 59 6. LCD Setting and Display Setting Program: Program Description Selectable option Single When the unit is operated alone, please select “SIG” in program 28. When the units are used in parallel for Parallel single phase application, please select “PAL” in program 28. Please refer to 5-1 for detailed information.
  • Page 60 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 61 automatically restart. If detecting AC connection, they will work normally. LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the parallel system is completely installed. Step 6: Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side. This system will start to provide power to the load.
  • Page 62 Support split-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 2P1 and 2P2 sequentially. And then shut down all units.
  • Page 63 8. Trouble shooting Situation Solution Fault 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 are Current feedback into connected in all inverters. the inverter is For supporting three-phase system, make sure the sharing cables are detected.
  • Page 64: Appendix Ii: Bms Communication Installation

    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 65 3. Installation and Operation After configuration, please install LCD panel with inverter and Lithium battery with the following steps. Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery. Note for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2.
  • Page 66 Step 5. Be sure to select battery type as “PYL” in LCD program 5. If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will flash. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication. Active Function This function is to activate lithium battery automatically while commissioning.
  • Page 67 Step 3. Turn on the inverter. Step 4. Be sure to select battery type as “WEC” in LCD program 5. If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will “flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication. SOLTARO Step 1.
  • Page 68 Step 3. Turn on the inverter. Step 4. Be sure to select battery type as “SOL” in LCD program 5. If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will “flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication. LCD Display Information Press “...
  • Page 69 5. Code Reference Related information code will be displayed on LCD screen. Please check inverter LCD screen for the operation. Code Description Action If battery status is not allowed to charge and discharge after the communication between the inverter and battery is successful, it will show code 60 to stop charging and discharging battery.
  • Page 70: Appendix Iii: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide In Remote Panel

    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 71 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 【 【 【 【 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 77 【 【 【 【 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. 【...
  • Page 78 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 charging different inverter model may vary. current: Please see product manual for the details. Float charging voltage It’s to set up battery charging parameters.

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