E-80-136KTL User Manual Preface Notice The products, services or features you purchased shall be subject to the company's commercial contracts and terms. All or part of the products and services described in this document may not within the scope of your purchase. Unless additional terms and conditions in your contract, the company does not make any statement or guarantee on the contents of this document.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual ⚫ Outline This manual is an integral part of E-75KTL to E-136KTL. It describes the assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance and failure of the product. Please read it carefully before operating. ⚫ Scope of Validity This manual contains important instructions for:...
E-80-136KTL User Manual 1. Basic Safety Information Outlines of this Chapter Please read the instruction carefully. Faulty operation may cause serious injury or death. If you have any question or problem when you read the following information, please contact EVOLVE ENERGY GROUP CO.,LTD. Note Safety Instruction Introduce the safety instruction during installation and operation of E- 75~136KTL...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual When inverter is working, it contains lethal voltages and become hot in some area. Improper installation or mis-operation could cause serial damage and injury. To reduce the risk of personal injury and to ensure the safe installation and operation of the product, only a qualified electrician is allowed to execute transportation, installation, commissioning and maintenance.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Transportation Requirement Inverter is in the good electrical and physical condition when shipped out from factory. During transport, inverter must be placed in its original package or other proper package. Transportation company should be responsible for any damage during transport period.
E-80-136KTL User Manual Attention Maintenance and repair Before any repair work, turn OFF the AC circuit breaker between the inverter and electrical grid first, then turn OFF the DC switch. After turning OFF the AC circuit breaker and DC switch wait for at least Danger 5 minutes before carrying out any maintenance or repair work.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Caution of burn injuries due to hot enclosure! Only touch the screen and pressing key of the inverter while it is working Caution PV array should be grounded in accordance to the requirements of the local electrical grid company Attention Ensure the maximum DC voltage input is less than the maximum inverter DC voltage (including in low temperature condition).
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Comply with the Conformite The product complies with the CE Euroeenne (CE) Certification Certification This symbol indicates the position for Grounding Terminal the connections of an additional equipment grounding conductor Read all documentation supplied with Observe the documentation the product before install Positive pole and negative Positive pole and negative pole of the...
E-80-136KTL User Manual 2. Product Characteristics Outlines of this Chapter Product Dimensions Introduce the field of use and the dimensions of the product Function Description Introduce working principle and internal components Efficiency Curves Introduce the efficiency curves of the product 2.1.
E-80-136KTL User Manual 2.2. Function Description DC power generated by PV arrays is filtered through Input Board then enters Power Board. Input Board also offer functions such as insulation impedance detection and input DC voltage/ current detection. DC power is converted to AC power by Power Board.
E-80-136KTL User Manual C. Limited the active power fed into grid If enable the limited of active power function, inverter can limit the amount of active power fed into the grid to the desired value (expressed as percentage) D. Self-power reduction when grid is over frequency If grid frequency is higher than the limited value, inverter will reduce the output power to ensure the grid stability E.
E-80-136KTL User Manual 3. Inverter Storage If inverter is not installed immediately, storage condition needs to meet below requirements: ⚫ Place inverter into the original package and leave desiccant inside, sealed tight with taps. ⚫ Keep the storage temperature around -40℃~70℃, Relative humidity 0~95%, no condensation Figure 3-1Storage temperature and humidity ⚫...
E-80-136KTL User Manual 4. Installation Outlines of this Chapter This topic describes how to install this product, please read carefully before install. Do NOT install the product on flammable material Do NOT store this product in potentially explosive atmospheres Dangers The enclosure and heat sink will get hot during operation, please do not mount the product at easy to reach location Caution...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Checking Deliverable After unpacking, please check according to following table, to see whether all the parts were included in the packing, please contact your distributor immediately if anything missing or damage. Figure 4-1Components and mechanical parts that inside the package Pictures Description Quantity...
E-80-136KTL User Manual 4.3. Tools Prepare tools required for installation and electrical connection as following table: Figure 4-2 Installation tools Tool Description Function Hammer Drill Recommend Used to drill holes on the wall drill @ 10mm Use to tighten and loosen screws when installing AC Screwdriver power cable...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Used to hammer expansion Rubber Mallet bolts into holes M6 use to uninstall and install the front top cover and down cover Connect AC connector Torque wrench Use to crimp cable on grid side, Crimping Tool load side and CT extensive cable Check grounding cable, PV Multimeter...
E-80-136KTL User Manual Installer wear when installing ESD gloves product Installer wear when installing Safety goggles product Installer wear when installing Mask product 4.4. Determining the Installation Position Select an appropriate location to install the product to make sure the inverter can work in a high efficiency condition.
E-80-136KTL User Manual 4.5. Moving of inverter 4.5.1 Manual handling Unload the inverter from package, horizontally move to the installation position. When opened the package, at least two operators insert the hands into the slots on both side of the inverter and hold the handles. Figure 4-4 Move inverter from package Keep the balance when lifting the inverter.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Figure 4-5 auxiliary handle position 4.5.2 Lifting Equipment Tighten the screws of two M12 rings into the inverter sides according to the instruction diagram below (Note: M12 rings need self-preparation) Figure 4-6 Installation of Rings Fastened and tied the rope through two rings. Lifting inverter 50 mm above ground by using lifting equipment, check the tightening device of the hoisting ring and rope.
E-80-136KTL User Manual Keep balance when lifting the inverter, avoid crashing on wall or another object Stop working in bad weather condition such as during rain, heavy fog, winding Attention 4.6. Installation 4.6.1 Installed on wall: Step 1: Place the rear panel on the mounting wall, determine the mounting height of the bracket and mark the mounting poles accordingly.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Figure 4-9 Screws into the holes Step 3: Align the rear panel with the hole positions, fix the rear panels on the wall by tightening the expansion bolt with the nuts Figure 4-10 Install rear panel Step 4:Lift the inverter and hang it on the rear panel and fixing both side of inverter with M6 screw (accessories).
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Figure 4-13 Drilling holes Step 3: Use M10 screw and M10 flat washer to secure the wall bracket ( Note: M10*50 screw and M10 flat washer need self-preparation) Figure 4-14 Fix wall bracket Step 4:Lift the inverter and hang it on the wall bracket and fixing both side of inverter with M6 screw.
E-80-136KTL User Manual Figure 4-15 Installation position of auxiliary handle 5. Electrical Connection Outlines of this Chapter This section introduces the electrical connection for the product. Please read the information carefully, it may be helpful to understand the grounding wiring, DC input connection, AC output connection and communication connection.
E-80-136KTL User Manual 5.1 Electrical Connection Introduce the electrical connection process 5.2 Terminal Port Introduce inverter terminal port layout 5.3 Grounding Protection (PE) Connect PE line for grounding protection 5.4 Connect AC output(AC-Output) Connect AC output for feeding generated electrical into the utility grid. Must meet the requirement of local utility grid company 5.5 DC input connection Connect PV array with inverter by DC cable...
E-80-136KTL User Manual *take picture as reference Name Description DC input PVX+/PVX- PV connector terminals USB/WIFI port USB/WIFI For WIFI, GPRS Communication RS485 RS485 Communication port/ RS485/DRMs Modbus/DRMs DRMs port AC output AC output terminal terminals Connecting terminal of the Grounding ground, choose at least one for grounding connection...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Procedure: Step 1: Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length using a wire stripper shown as figure 5-2) Figure 5-2 Grounding connection instruction(1) Note:the length of L2 should 2~3mm higher than L1 Step 2: Insert the exposed core wires into the OT terminal and crimp them by using a crimping tool, as shown as figure 5.3.
E-80-136KTL User Manual a.M8hexagon screw b. grounding cable Figure 5-4 Inverter external grounding instruction diagram Note: For improving anti-corrosion performance, after ground cable installed, apply silicone or paint is preferred to protect. 5.4. Connect grid side of inverter (AC-Output) Inverter has a standard and integrated residual current monitoring unit (RCMU), when inverter detected leakage current excess 300mA, it will cut off with utility grid for protection.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual measures to avoid the snow and rain enter wiring box. Otherwise, should not open the wiring box. ⚫ Please do not unused screw in the wiring box. Step 1: Use M6 driver to unscrew the two screws on the wiring box. Step 2:Open wiring box cover Figure 5-5 Open wiring box 5.4.2 Wiring Terminal and Precautions...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Figure 5-7 AC Terminal size 5.4.4 Wring Procedure The section will use a five-core wire as a sample, four core wire has same connection process Figure 5-1 Recommend AC cable size Name Type Area(mm²) Copper Wire: 95~185; Aluminum Recommended:Outdoor AC Cables Wire: 120~240;...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual STEP 3:Unscrew the nut of the AC terminal block and select the sealing ring according to the outer diameter of the cable. Insert the nut, sealing ring into the cable in sequence. STEP 4:Remove the insulation layer of an appropriate length according to figure below.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual STEP 6:Depending on the grid configuration, connect L1, L2, L3 and N to the terminals according to the label and tighten the screw on the terminal using a screwdriver. Note: ⚫ Phase lines use M12 terminal connector, PE line use M8 terminal connector. The position of “PE”...
E-80-136KTL User Manual Step 7:Closed wiring box cover and tighten the screw. 5.5. Connect PV side of inverter(DC-Input) Note: ⚫ Connecting PV strings into inverter must following the below procedure. Otherwise, any faulty cause by inappropriate operation will be including in the warranty case.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual incorrect is not included in the warranty. Figure 5-2 Recommend DC cable size Cable OD (mm) ) Copper cable cross section area(mm Range Recommend 4.0~6.0 4.5~7.8 Step1: Find the metal contact pins in the accessories bag, connect the cable according below diagram (1.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Step 4: Measure PV voltage of DC input with multimeter, verify DC input cable polar and connect DC connector with inverter until hearing a slight sound indicated connection succeed. Figure 5-9DC cable connection Note:Please use multimeter to make sure the PV array positive pole and negative pole! Dealing:If need to remove the PV connector from inverter side, please use the Removal Tool as below diagram, move the connector gently.
E-80-136KTL User Manual Before, moving the positive and negative connector, please make sure “DC Switch” is on OFF position. NOTE Figure 5-10 Removal DC connector 5.6. Communication Connection Note:When layout the wiring diagram, please separate the communication wiring and power wiring in case the signal be affected. 5.6.1 USB/WIFI Port Port Description:...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual 5.6.2 COM - Multi function communication port Figure 5-3 Recommend com cable size Outer Name Type Area(mm²) diameter(mm) Outdoor shielded RS485 twisted pair meets local 0.25~1 3core:4~8 Communication Wire standards Port Description: Define Function Note RS485A RS485 signal+ Wire connection monitoring or multiple RS485A...
E-80-136KTL User Manual Procedure: ② ③ ① ④ ⑤ 6. Commissioning of inverter Outlines this Chapter Introduce E- 75-136KTL safety inspection and start processing 6.1. Cable Connection Inspection For first time operation, check the AC voltage and DC voltage are within the acceptable range Attention AC grid connection - 44 -...
E-80-136KTL User Manual Use multimeter to confirm that three lines and PE line are connected correctly. DC PV connection. Use multimeter to confirm that positive pole and negative pole of PV strings, and the Voc of each string is lower than the inverter max DC input. 6.2.
E-80-136KTL User Manual 7. Operation interface Outlines of this chapter This section introduces the display, operation, buttons and LED indicator lights of E- 75~136KTL Inverter. 7.1. Operation and Display Panel Buttons and Indicator lights Button: “ ” Short press UP button = go up “...
E-80-136KTL User Manual “Normal” Green light flashing = counting down or checking “Normal” Green light ON = Normal “Alarm” Red light ON= recoverable or unrecoverable faulty 7.2. Standard Interface LCD interface indicated inverter status, alarm information, communication connection, PV input current and voltage, grid voltage, current and frequency, today generation, total generation.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual When power turn on, LCD interface displays INITIALIZING, refer below picture. When control board successfully connected with communication board, the LCD display the current state of the inverter,display as shown in the figure below. Inverter states includes wait, check, normal, fault and permanent Wait: Inverter is waiting to Check State when reconnect th e system.
E-80-136KTL User Manual Inverter will go to Fault State or Permanent State. Check: Inverter is checking isolation resistor, relays, and other safety requirements. It also does self-test to ensure inverter software and hardware are well functional. Inverter will go to Fault State or Permanent State if any error or fault occurs.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual (A)Enter setting Interface as below: 1.Enter Setting --------Long press DOWN button 1.Set time 11.Logic Interface 2.Clear Energy 12.Set Power Ratio 3.Clear Events 4.Country Code 5.On-Off Control 6.Set Energy 7.Set Address 8.Set Input mode 9.Set Language 10.MPPT Scan Long press the button to Enter the main interface of "1.Enter Setting"...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual 5. On-Off Control Inverter on-off local control. 6. Set Energy Set the total power generation. You can modify the total power generation through this option. 7. Set address Set the address (when you need to monitor multiple inverters simultaneously) , Default 01.
E-80-136KTL User Manual front. Please refer to below picture. Long press the button and short press the button to turn the page in standard interface, then enter into “2.Event List” interface. 2. Event List 1. Current event 2. History event 001 ID04 06150825 Fault information (Display the event sequence number, event ID number, and...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual maximize inverter performance and avoid inverter operation error caused by software bugs. Step 1:turn off AC circuit breaker and DC switch, remove the communication board cover as below figure. If the RS485 line has been connected, please release the waterproof nut first and make sure the communication line is no longer the force.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual otherwise display "UpdateDSP2 Fail". Step 8 If Fail, please turn off the DC switch, wait for the LCD screen turn off, then turn on the DC switch again, then Continue to update from step 5. Step 9 After the update is completed, turn off the DC breaker, wait for the LCD screen extinguish, then recover the communication waterproof and then turn on the DC breaker and AC breaker again, the inverter will enter the running state.
E-80-136KTL User Manual 8. Trouble shooting and maintenance 8.1. Troubleshooting This section describes the potential errors for this product. Please read carefully for the following tips when doing the troubleshooting: Check the warning message or faulty codes on the inverter information panel If not any error code display on the panel, please check the following lists:...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual If the alarm occurs occasionally, The power grid ID01 GridOVP the possible cause is that the voltage is too high electric grid is abnormal The power grid occasionally. inverter ID02 GridUVP voltage is too low automatically returns to normal operating status when the electric The power grid grid’s back to normal.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual ID06 OVRT OVRT faulty ID07 LVRT LVRT faulty Islanding faulty ID08 IslandFault Grid instantaneous ID09 GridOVPInstant1 voltage too high 1 Grid instantaneous ID10 GridOVPInstant2 voltage too high 2 Grid Line voltage ID11 VGridLineFault Faulty Inverter ID12 InvOVP overvolatge The grid current ID17...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual side) HwADFaultIdcBra Current Branch ID23 sampling faulty DC input current ID24 HwADFaultIdc sampling faulty The GFCI sampling value between the ConsistentFault_G ID29 master DSP and salve DSP is not consistent The Grid voltage sampling value ConsistentFault_V ID30 between the grid ID17-ID24 are internal faults of...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual ID45 Reserved ID47 Reserved ID49 Reserved Heat sink1 over- TempFault_HeatSi ID50 temperature protection Heat sink2 over- TempFault_HeatSi ID51 temperature protection Heat sink3 over- TempFault_HeatSi ID52 temperature protection Heat sink4 over- TempFault_HeatSi ID53 temperature Ensure the installation position protection and installation method meet the Heat sink5 over-...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual VbusRmsUnbalan ID65 Unbalanced RMS value of bus voltage Unbalanced VbusInstantUnbal ID66 instantaneous ance value of bus voltage If the configuration of the PV array Bus undervoltage is correct, could be the sun ID67 BusUVP during grid irradiation is too low. Once sun connection irradiation back to normal, inverter will work back normal...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Output RMS ID85 SwAcRmsOCP current protection ID86 SwPvOCPInstant PV overcurrent software protection Output current ID88 IacUnbalance unbalance ID97 Reserved Inverter bus ID98 HwBusOVP hardware overvoltage ID99 Reserved ID100 Reserved ID102 HwPVOCP PV hardware overcurrent AC output ID103 HwACOCP hardware overcurrent...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual unrecoverHwAcO Output overcurrent ID129 hardwarepermanen t fault Busovervoltageper ID130 unrecoverBusOVP manent fault Busovervoltage unrecoverHwBusO ID131 hardware permanent fault ID133 Reserved ID129-ID141are internal Output transient faults of inverter, turn OFF the unrecoverAcOCPI ID134 overcurrent “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, nstant permanent fault then turn ON the “DC switch”.
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E-80-136KTL User Manual Communication ID150 BOARD FLASH error SCI communication ID153 (DC side) SCI communication ID154 (AC side) ID155 Inconsistent ID156 software version ID157 ID158 ID161 ForceShutdown ForceShutdown ID162 RemoteShutdown RemoteShutdown ID163 Drms0Shutdown Drms0 shunt down Inverter shows ID83 when remote derating.
E-80-136KTL User Manual ID174 FanFault6 Fan 6 Alarm ID177 Reserved ID178 Reserved ID179 Reserved ID180 Reserved ID181 Reserved ID182 Reserved StringFuse_Fault0- String fuse open ID193-ID224 circuit alarm ID225-ID240 Reserved 8.2. Maintenance Inverters generally do not need any daily or routine maintenance. But ensure heat sink should not be blocked by dust, dirt or any other items.Before the cleaning, make sure that the DC SWITCH is turned OFF and the circuit breaker between inverter and electrical grid is turned OFF.
E-80-136KTL User Manual 9. Technical Data Outlines of this Chapter This topic lists the technical specifications for SORFAR 80-136KTL inverter 9.1. Input parameters (DC) Parameter 100KTL- 125KTL- 136KTL- 75KTL 80KTL 100KTL 110KTL Max input 26A*8 26A*10 26A*12 current Max DC input short circuit 40A*8...
E-80-136KTL User Manual 10. Quality Assurance Standard warranty period The standard warranty period of inverter is 96 months (8 years).There are two calculation methods for the warranty period: Purchase invoice provided by the customer: the first flight provides a standard warranty period of 96 months (8 years) from the invoice date;...
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E-80-136KTL User Manual from the our company. Once the extended warranty service is purchased, our company will issue the extended warranty card to the customer to confirm the extended warranty period. Invalid warranty clause Equipment failure caused by the following reasons is not covered by the warranty: The "warranty card"...
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