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Sofar solar HYD 4000-ES User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual CONTENT 1. HYD-ES inverter Introduction................................1 2. Safety Notes......................................2 2.1. Safety Notes.................................... 2 2.2. Installation and Maintenance Notes............................2 2.3. Signs on the inverter................................3 3. Installation......................................5 3.1. Product Overview..................................5 3.2. Packing List....................................6 3.3. Installation Environment................................. 6 3.4.

  • Page 3: Hyd-Es Inverter Introduction

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 1. HYD-ES inverter Introduction The HYD-ES hybrid inverter is used in PV system with battery storage. Energy produced by the PV system will be optimized for maximum self-consumption. The HYD-ES inverter can work in auto or time-of-use (TOU) mode, charge / discharge the battery when needed. In auto mode, the HYD-ES inverter will charge surplus PV energy into the battery &...

  • Page 4: Safety Notes

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 2. Safety Notes Before installation, please make sure you read & understand this manual. The HYD-ES inverter strictly comply with safety rules of design and testing. During the installation, operation and maintenance, operators should abide by local safety regulations. Improper operation may cause an electric shock or damage the equipment and properties.

  • Page 5: Signs On The Inverter

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual All batteries connected in parallel should be of the same model and have same firmware version. This is a  design issue needs to be considered by designer/installer, particularly when replacing batteries or modifying an existing energy storage system. HYD-ES inverter is transformer-less, therefore the positive pole and negative pole of the PV array are NOT ...
  • Page 6 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Please read this manual before installing HYD-ES inverter. This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according to IEC standard 70- 1 (EN 60529 June 1997). Positive pole and negative pole of the DC voltage (PV & Battery). This side up, HYD-ES inverter must always be transported, handled and stored in such a way that the arrows always point upwards.

  • Page 7: Installation

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 3. Installation 3.1. Product Overview HYD-ES inverter is 100% strictly inspected before package and delivery. It is forbidden to put the HYD-ES inverter upside down during delivery. CAUTION Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation. Fig.

  • Page 8: Packing List

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 3.2. Packing List Inspect the package and fittings carefully before installation. You should have the following fittings: Mounting Bracket × 1 AC terminal × 6 M5 screw × 2 Battery terminal × 2 M6 flat washer × 8 CT terminal ×...

  • Page 9: Installation Tools

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 3.4. Installation Tools The following tools shall be prepared before installation: No. Tool Model Function Hammer drill Used to drill holes on the wall Recommend drill dia.6mm Screwdriver wiring Wire stripper Strip wire 4mm Allen Key Turn the screw to connect rear panel with inverter Crimping tools Used to crimp power cables...

  • Page 10: Installation Position

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 3.5. Installation Position HYD-ES inverter should be vertically mounted (to ensure fast heat dissipation), please choose a position without direct sunlight / snow accumulation to install HYD-ES inverter. Please the installation position is well-ventilated. Fig. 4 Installation Position of HYD-ES inverter 3.6.
  • Page 11 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Step 4: Put HYD-ES inverter on the mounting bracket. Step 5: Earth HYD-ES inverter using the grounding hole on the heat sink. Step 6: OPTIONAL: you can lock HYD-ES inverter to the mounting bracket. Step 5 Step 6 Copyright ©...

  • Page 12: Electrical Connection

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 4. Electrical Connection CAUTION High voltages in power conversion circuits. Lethal hazard of electric shock or serious burns. All work on the PV modules, inverters, and battery systems must be carried out by qualified personnel only. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing (protective glasses and boots) when working on high voltage/high current systems such as INVERTER and battery systems.

  • Page 13: Battery Connection

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 4.1. Battery Connection Fig. 6 Battery connection (Measure battery wires polarity/voltage before connection) Step 1: Loosen 4 screws (A) using a screwdriver (Fig. 6); Step 2: Remove the waterproof cover (B), loosen the cable gland (C), and then remove the stopper (G); Step 3: Route the battery wires (F) through the cable gland, then connect battery wires using OT terminal (E);...
  • Page 14 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 3. Positive connector 4. Negative connector Fig. 8 prepare PV positive and negative connectors Step 3 Make sure the DC voltage of each PV string is less than 600V DC and polarities of PV power cables are correct.

  • Page 15: Inverter Logic Interface Connection

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 4.3. Inverter logic interface connection Fig. 11 Inverter logic interface connection Step 1: Loosen 4 screws (A) using a screwdriver (fig. 11); Step 2: Remove the waterproof cover (B),Loosen the cable gland (C), and then remove the stopper (G); Step 3: Press the wire terminals in color sequence;...
  • Page 16 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual White and blue DRM0 Green RefGen White and brown Pin7&Pin8 short internal Brown （b）Logic interface for VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11, is in order to control and/or limit the inverter’s output power. The inverter can be connected to a RRCR (Radio Ripple Control Receiver) in order to dynamically limit the output power of all the inverters in the installation.

  • Page 17: Ct / Can / Rs485 / Ntc Connection

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual seconds following an instruction being received at the input interface. Fig.13 Inverter – RRCR Connection Table 4-4 Function description of the terminal Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR) Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected...
  • Page 18 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Fig. 14 CTa connection Step 1: Refer to Fig. 11 for correct position of CTa. Wrap the CT around L wire of incoming mains, make sure that the CT arrow direction is “home → grid”. Step 2: You can use network cable &...

  • Page 19: Grid Connection

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Step 6: One communication cable (between battery BMS & HYD-ES inverter) is provided in the HYD-ES inverter accessory bag. One inverter end, one BAT end. Route the communication cable (inverter end) through the cable gland, insert the 4P4C connector to HYD3000/4000/5000/6000-ES CAN port.

  • Page 20: Critical Load Connection (Eps Function)

    All the AC output cables used for the inverters are outdoor three-core cables. To facilitate the installation, use flexible cables. The following table lists the recommended specifications for the Breaker. Model HYD 3000-ES HYD 3600-ES HYD 4000-ES HYD 4600-ES HYD 5000-ES HYD 6000-ES Breaker 4.6.

  • Page 21: Wifi/Gprs/Ethernet Module Installation Procedure

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Fig. 18 Change-over Switch connections 4.7. WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module installation procedure NOTE:GPRS and Ethernet is optional and is not suitable for all countries . Step1: Remove WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet waterproof cover using screw driver. Step2: Install WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module. Stpe3: Fasten WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet module using screws.

  • Page 22: Buttons And Indicator Lights

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 5. Buttons and indicator lights Fig 19. Buttons and indicator lights 5.1. Buttons press “Back” to the previous screen or enter the main interface.  press “Up” to the upper menu option or value plus 1. ...

  • Page 23: Operation

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 6. Operation 6.1. Double Check Please double check the following before operation. HYD-ES inverter is firmly fastened to the mounting bracket on the wall; PV+/PV- wires are firmly connected, polarity and voltage are correct; BAT+/BAT- wires are firmly connected, polarity and voltage are correct; DC isolator is correctly connected between battery &...
  • Page 24 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual System time format is “20YY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS”, press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1 digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, press “Ok” to complete setting. When system time setting is complete, “Set country” will pop up.
  • Page 25 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Note: Please confirm with representative of PYLONTECH that your battery is compatible with HYD3000/4000/5000/6000-ES 2. DARFON--NC DARFON 14S31P ESS--NC 3.DEFAULT LEAD ACID / LEAD CRYSTAL / AQUION battery 4. General Lithium All batteries that comply with SOFAR’S BMS CAN communication protocol. 5.

  • Page 26: Commissioning

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 6.3. Commissioning The main interface: Fig 20. Main interface If you didn’t change the work mode of HYD-ES inverter, which means HYD-ES inverter is working in “Auto Mode”: While “PV Production” > “Home Consumption” If the battery is not full. HYD-ES inverter will charge the battery. While “PV Production”...

  • Page 27: Basic Setting

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 4.PV2 Voltage 5.PV2 Current 6.PV2 Power 7.Inverter Temp. In the main interface, press “back” button to enter main menu. The main menu has the following five options: Main Interface Press “Back” 1.Basic Setting 2.Advanced Setting “Up”...
  • Page 28 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Select “1. Self-use Mode”, then press “OK”. In Self-use mode, HYD-ES inverter will automatically charge & discharge the battery. If PV generation = LOAD consumption ( P < 100W) If PV generation > LOAD consumption, the surplus Δ...
  • Page 29 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Set Time-of-use Mode Rules. 0: Enabled From Charge 02h00m - 04h00m 070% 1000W Effective date Dec. 22 - Mar. 21 Weekday select Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. If electricity is more expensive in high demand time (peak rate) & electricity is much cheaper in low demand time (off-peak rate).
  • Page 30 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 4) If PV generation is normal,but LOAD consumption=0, If PV generation < LOAD consumption ( Δ P ＞ the surplus power will be stored in the battery. 100W), HYD-ES inverter will discharge battery. 6. Communication Addr. Select “6.
  • Page 31 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Testing 27.S1... ↓ Wait Test 27.S1 OK! ↓ Wait Testing 27.S2... ↓ Wait Test 27.S2 OK! ↓ Wait Testing 81>S1... ↓ Wait Test 81>S1 OK! ↓ Wait Testing 81>S2… ↓ Wait Test 81>S2 OK! ↓ Wait Testing 81<S1...

  • Page 32: Advanced Setting

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual ↓ Press “Down” 81<.S1 50.0Hz 105ms ↓ Press “Down” 81<.S2 threshold 47.5Hz 100ms ↓ Press “Down” 81<.S2 50.1Hz 107ms 2) Autotest STD Select “2. Autotest STD”, then press “OK” to start Auto test STD. The test procedure is same as Autotest Fast, but it’s much more time consuming. 3) PF Time Setting Select “3.
  • Page 33 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 1.Battery Parameter 1)Battery Type 7)Max Discharge (A) 2)*Battery Capacity 8)*Low (V) Protection “Up” ↑ 3)Discharge Depth 9)*Min Discharge (V) 4)Max Charge (A) 10)*Empty Discharged (V) 5)*Over (V) Protection 11)*Full Charged (V) “Down”↓ 6)*Max Charge (V) 12)Save Note: 2)*, 5)*, 6)*, 8)*, 9)*, 10)* and 11)* settings are only for DEFAULT battery type.
  • Page 34 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual to next digit. Input the value of Low (V) Protection per battery specification. Press “OK”. 9) *Min. Discharge (V) (only for DEFAULT battery type) Select “9. Min. Discharge (V)” and press “OK”. Press “up” or “down” to change the 1 digit, press “ok”...

  • Page 35: Event List

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 7.Battery Active 1.Auto Active Control “Up” ↑ Enable Disable “Down”↓ 2.Force Active HYD-ES inverter can activate flat batteries when needed. The user can enable “Auto Active Control” to allow HYD-ES inverter to activate flat batteries automatically. Or make HYD-ES inverter to activate the battery right away.

  • Page 36: Energy Statistic

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Inverter Info(2) Country PV Input Mode Energy Storage Mode Inverter Info (3) RS485 Address EPS Mode IV Curve Scan Anti Reflux Inverter Info (4) DRMS Control “Up” ↑ PF Time Setting QV Time Setting Power Factor 2.Battery Info Battery info (0) Battery Type...

  • Page 37: Software Upgrade

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Export ***KWH Import ***KWH Charge ***KWH Discharge ***KWH Year ***KWH Load ***KWH Export ***KWH Import ***KWH Charge ***KWH “Up”↑ Discharge ***KWH Lifetime ***KWH Load ***KWH Export ***KWH “Down”↓ Import ***KWH Charge ***KWH Discharge ***KWH Charge ***KWH Discharge ***KWH...
  • Page 38 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Step 4 Insert the SD card back to the SD card slot. Step 5 Turn ON AC circuit breaker (grid), press “Back” to enter main menu. Press “Down” to select “6. Software Update”, then press “Ok”. Step 6 “input password”...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 7. Troubleshooting This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with the inverter. This section help users to identify the inverter fault. Please read the following procedures carefully:  Check the warning, fault messages or fault codes shown on the inverter screen, record all the fault ...
  • Page 40 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual high if the problem is solved. If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the battery overvoltage setting is inconsistent with the battery specification. ID06 OVRT fault OVRT function is faulty Check whether the grid voltage fluctuates greatly. ID07 LVRT fault LVRT function is faulty...
  • Page 41 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual ID18 HwADFaultDCI The DCI sampling error then switch ON HYD-ES inverter. Check whether the problem is solved. The grid voltage sampling ID19 HwADFaultVGrid If no, please contact SOFAR technical support. error ID20 GFCIDeviceFault The GFCI sampling error ID21 MChip_Fault The master chip fault...
  • Page 42 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual consistent Make sure the battery you’re using is compatible with HYD-ES inverter. Make sure you’ve selected the correct battery type. Check the communication cable between HYD-ES inverter can’t BatCommunicaton battery & HYD-ES inverter. ID52 communicate with Lithium Flag battery BMS correctly.
  • Page 43 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Check the PV input mode (parallel mode/ UnrecoverIPVConfigSe Input mode is uncorrectly ID73 independent mode) setting of HYD-ES inverter. If tWrong it’s incorrect, change the PV input mode. Internal faults of HYD-ES inverter, switch OFF HYD- ES inverter, wait for 5 minutes, then switch ON Input current is too high this HYD-ES inverter.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual Normally ID98 is caused by loose SD card holder. Click & take out SD card, press SD card holder then insert SD card back can normally solve this problem. ID98 SDfault The SD card is faulty ID99 Wifi fault The Wifi is error...

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 8. Technical Data Model 3000-ES 3600-ES 4000-ES 4600-ES 5000-ES 6000-ES Battery Parameters Battery Type Lead-acid, Lithium-ion Nominal battery voltage Battery voltage range 42 - 58V Lithium:(according to BMS), General 46.0V Min discharge voltage Lead acid: 44.0V Lithium-ion:(according to BMS), Max 58V Max charge voltage Lead acid: 58V...
  • Page 46 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual MPPT number The max DC input current 12A/12A The max DC input short 15A/15A current AC parameters Max output power 3000W 3680W 4000W 4600W 5000W 6000W Max output current 13.7A 18.2A 21.0A 22.8A 27.3A Nominal grid voltage & 220V,230V,240V, 44 –...
  • Page 47 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual General data Noise <25dB 20.5kg Weight Cooling Natural convection Dimensions (W*H*D) 566 x 394 x 173 mm Display LCD display Warranty 5 years or more EPS (Emergency Power Supply) data EPS rated power 3000VA EPS nominal voltage/frequ 230V, 50/60Hz ency EPS rated current...

  • Page 48: Quality Assurance

    SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 9. Quality Assurance Standard warranty period The standard warranty period of inverter is 60 months (5 years). There are two calculation methods for the warranty period: 1. Purchase invoice provided by the customer: the first flight provides a standard warranty period of 60 months (5 years) from the invoice date;...
  • Page 49 SOFAR HYD 3k~6K-ES User manual 13) Failure or damage caused by natural disasters or other force majeure (such as earthquake, lightning strike,aware fire, etc.) Statement If you have purchased this product in Australia,you should be aware that this warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies held by a consumer at law.

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