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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL Foreword User Manual Foreword Summaries Thank you for choosing PV energy storage converter (hereinafter referred to as the “converter”) product! This document provides a description of the converter, including the features, performance, appearance, structure, working principles, installation, operation and maintenance, etc. Please save the manual after reading, in order to consult in the future.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 1Safety Description 1 Safety Description This chapter mainly describes safety description. Prior to performing any work on device, please read user manual carefully, follow operation and installation instructions and observe all danger, warning and safety information, which is to avoid human injury and device damage by irregular operations.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 1Safety Description User Manual Don't touch terminals or conductors connected with grid to avoid lethal risk! There is no operational part inside device. Don't open the crust of device, or it may cause electric shock. Device damage caused by illegal operation is out of the guarantee range. Device damage or device failure may cause electric shock or fire! ...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 1Safety Description No liquid or other objects are allowed to enter device. Danger of High Temperature The surface temperature of device may reach to 60℃. During running, don't touch the surface to avoid scald. 1.1.2 Device Label Illustartion The labels on the device contain important information about safety operation.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 1Safety Description User Manual Label Illustration Wait for 5 minutes to discharge completely after powering device off. Hot surface. Don't touch! High leakage current, earth connection essential before connecting supply. Multi-channel power supplies power for the converter. Be careful of electric shock.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 1Safety Description There exists dangerous voltage between the positive and negative of PV array! When installing device, it must disconnect the converter with PV array completely. Set warning mark here to avoid reconnecting. 1.1.4 ESDProtection To prevent human electrostatic damaging sensitive components (such as circuit board), make sure that you wear a anti-static wrist strap before touching sensitive components, and the other end is well...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 1Safety Description User Manual Observe the following items to ensure that device works normally. When the air humidity is more than 95%, don't open the door of the converter. In the wet or damp weather, don't open device perform maintenance or repair. 1.1.7 Warning Mark Setting In order to avoid accident for unwanted person gets close to the converter or makes improper operation, it should observe the following requirements when performing installation, daily...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 1Safety Description 1.1.9 Measurement Under Operation There exists high voltage in the device. If touching device accidently, it may cause electric shock. So, when performing measurement under operation, it must take protection measure(such as wear insulated gloves, etc.) The measuring device must meet the following requirements: ...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 1Safety Description User Manual 1.3 Operation Environment Requirements The operation environment may influence the life span and reliability of device. So, please avoid to use device in following environment: The place where temperature and humidity beyond the technical specifications. ...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 2Overview 2 Overview This chapter introduces the converter intro and its operating mode. 2.1 Product Intro SPH-BL(3600-5000) series converter is PV energy storage converter, which mainly applies for household energy storage system, as shown in Figure2-1. The household energy storage and management system consists of the converter, PV array, batteries, grid, and smart meter (optional), which allows customers to reduce their dependence on grid and even become energy self-sufficient.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 2Overview User Manual Figure2-2 Exterior view 2.1.2 Display Panel The display panel of SPH-BL(3600-5000) series converter is as shown in Figure2-3. Figure2-3 Display panel Table2-1 The illustration of display panel Mark Meaning Illustration Green indicator is on, which means battery is discharging.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 2Overview Mark Meaning Illustration Green indicator is on, which means two routes of PV work normally. Green indicator is cycle on 0.5s off 0.5s, which means ○ PV status one route of PV works normally. Green indicator is off, which means PV stops working.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 2Overview User Manual 2.2 Operating mode The converter status can transfer automatically between grid-tied and off-grid mode according to grid status. In the grid-tied status, there are four operating modes: self-consumption priority, battery storage priority, peak shaving and energy shift scheduling. When grid is abnormal or failure, the converter will work in the off-gird emergency mode.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 2Overview Figure2-5 Battery storage priority Peak shaving If the electricity price makes a big difference in the peak and valley time (In the valley time, the electricity price of grid-tied generation is cheaper than PV array generation, in the peak time, the electricity price of grid-tied generation is cheaper than PV array generation), user can set the charging time and discharging time of battery by WiseEnergy (Equipped monitoring software for PC).
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 2Overview User Manual Figure2-6 Peak shaving Energy shift scheduling If the electricity price makes a big difference in the peak and valley time (In the valley time, the electricity price of grid-tied generation is cheaper than PV array generation, in the peak time, the electricity price of grid-tied generation is more expensive than PV array generation), user can set the charging time and discharging time of battery by WiseEnergy (Equipped monitoring software for PC).
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 2Overview Figure2-7 Energy shift scheduling Off-grid emergency mode When grid abnormal or failure, the converter will work in the off-gird emergency mode. The converter can be regarded as back-up power to supply power for major load, as shown in Figure2-8. In the off-grid emergency mode, the remaining power supply time depends on battery capacity, load and battery remaining energy when grid failure.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 2Overview Three Three phase phase grid meter PV energy Load PV array Major load storage converter Battery When using the three-phase meter, the converter only can connect with the phase A of grid. ...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 3Installation User Manual 3 Installation This chapter introduces the installation for the converter, include unpacking and checking, installation preparation and installation procedures, etc. 3.1 Unpacking and Checking Unpacking the converter and conduct the following items: ...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 3Installation 3.2 Installation Preparation 3.2.1 Installation Environment Requirements Keep the installation place as dry as possible and with good ventilation for heat dissipation. Keep environment temperature under60℃. Install the device on a wall with enough bearing capacity. ...
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 3Installation User Manual Figure3-3 The dimensions of installation holes of installation holder (Unit: mm) It can select the two outside kidney-shaped holes 8*12 or the two inside kidney-shaped holes 8*12. Vertical installation is perfect. If it should be tilt, the vertical gradient should not exceed ±15°. The following takes wall-mounted method for an example.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 3Installation Step 2 According to the dimensions of installation holes of installation holder (as shown in Figure3-3), mark the position of installation holes on the wall. Drill holes on the wall vertically by hammer drilling according to the marked position.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 3Installation User Manual Step 5 As shown inFigure3-7, uplift the converter and insert the holes in the back of the converter into the bulge of installation holder slowly. It can't release the converter until it has been fastened firmly. Figure3-7 Install the converter to the installation holder Step 6 As shown inFigure3-8, fasten the converter to the installation holder in the two sides of the converter...
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 3Installation When installing the converter, it needs a person to hold the bottom of the converter for safety concerns. After finish installing the converter, if it doesn't perform electrical connection, it should take waterproof measures for terminals in the bottom of the converter.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 4Electrical Connection User Manual 4 Electrical Connection This chapter mainly introduces the converter's electrical connection. 4.1 Operating Principle Figure4-1is an electric circuit diagram showing the operating principle of the system. Distribution box Load PV energy storage converter RS485 MEN link Smart meter...
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 4Electrical Connection Figure4-2 Connection symbol Table4-1 The illustration of connection symbol Symbol Illustration ○ BATT. Connect with battery ○ WIFI/GPRS Install WIFI/GPRS module ○ COM. Connect with DRM, PC, METER and BMS to communicate. ○...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 4Electrical Connection User Manual Wire type Cross-sectional area(mm Terminal Network wire RJ45 plug Communication wire PC/Meter/BMS/TEMP. 0.75 E7508 The wire specifications above are based on UL copper wire standard. If other wires are used, please replace reasonably referring to standard.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 4Electrical Connection PV energy × storage Lightning converter √ Grounding system Figure4-4 The grounding of the converter 4.4 AC Output Wiring Install AC breaker K3 between grid and the converter, which is convenient to disconnect the converter with grid when performing maintenance, as shown in Figure4-1.The recommended breaker is with 250Vac/32A.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 4Electrical Connection User Manual Step 5 In the AC output wires, connect the other end of L wire with AC breaker K3 and then connect K3 with smart meter or total grid breaker K6 in the user side, connect the other end of N wire with N port in the distribution box, and connect the other end of PE wire with PE port in the distribution box.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 4Electrical Connection User Manual 4.5 PV Input Wiring PV array meets the IEC61730 class A requirements. If the converter isn't equipped with DC switch, install a DC switch between PV array and the converter. The recommended switch is with 600Vdc/16A. Switch off DC switch before connecting with PC array.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 4Electrical Connection Figure4-12 Negative wire Step 3 Draw the positive wire and negative wire through the corresponding sealing nuts respectively. Step 4 Insert the positive wire and negative wire into the positive metal terminal and negative metal terminal respectively.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 4Electrical Connection 4.6 Battery Wiring Add DC breaker K2 between battery and the converter to avoid arcing when wiring. The recommended breaker is with 80Vdc/100A. Don't connect positive and negative of battery reversely to avoid the converter damage. Fasten battery installation box and nylon cable gland firmly to avoid that water drops into wiring terminals.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 4Electrical Connection User Manual When using multiple converters, don't connect battery port in parallel to avoid the converter damage, as shown inFigure4-20. Figure4-20 Don't connect battery port in parallel ----End 4.7 COM. Communication Connection Figure4-21 COM. communication connection There are six communication ports: DRM, PC, METER, BMS (two ports) and TEMP.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 4Electrical Connection DRM port is connected with DRM control device. The pin definition of RJ45 plug is as shown in Figure4-22. 1--8 RJ45 port RJ45 plug Pin definition of RJ45 plug: PIN1: White orange – DRM1/5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PIN2: Orange –...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 4Electrical Connection User Manual Step 4 If it needs BMS communication with battery, draw H, L wire of BMS through communication installation box to corresponding terminals and connect the other end of wires with H, L ports of BMS.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 4Electrical Connection Figure4-25 WIFI/GPRS connection The GPRS do not need to set. For the use of WIFI and GPRS, please see the APP Installation Guide in the packaging of WIFI/GPRS. Smart phone GPRS Network WIFI Server...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 5Operation Instruction User Manual 5 Operation Instruction This chapter introduces the converter startup, shutdown, monitoring setting, parameter setting, standard type query, self detection query, etc. 5.1 Opearaion Announcements Load requirements in the BACK UP port is as below: −...
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 5Operation Instruction 5.4 Monitoring Setting It also can perform monitoring setting through APP in the phone. The details refers to APP Installation Guide. The APP can be downloaded through scanning the QR code in the package of WIFI/ GPRS module.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 5Operation Instruction User Manual 5.5.3 Basic Parameter Setting Before leaving factory, it has been set the basic parameters in default. It can modify the basic parameter setting through APP, including ON/OFF, GND detection, grid fast inspection, MPPT disturbance step, power softstart rate, grid recovery time.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 5Operation Instruction Working mode Illustration When PV energy is not enough for charging battery with full power, get other energy from grid. The load gets energy from grid. When battery is fully charged and PV power is larger than load power, it doesn't allow that PV supplies energy for grid, and...
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 5Operation Instruction User Manual Working mode Illustration When PV energy is enough, it can charge battery, supply power for load, and supply the remaining energy for grid. When PV energy is enough, it can supply power for load first, and supply the remaining energy for battery not grid.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 5Operation Instruction Working mode Illustration In daytime, when the battery is abnormal and can't charge or discharge, PV supplies energy for load. If PV energy is not enough, get the remaining energy from grid. At night, when the battery is abnormal, the load gets energy from grid.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 5Operation Instruction User Manual When the grid is abnormal, the converter can be worked in the off-gird emergency mode for different off-grid scenes, as shown in Table5-2. Table5-2 Off-grid scene illustration Working mode Illustration When the grid is abnormal and PV energy is not enough, the load gets energy from PV and battery.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 5Operation Instruction Working mode Illustration When the grid and battery are abnormal and PV energy is enough, the load gets energy from PV. When using the anti-counter current function, it should connect smart meter in the grid side to communicate with the converter and set the anti-counter current power.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 6Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter mainly introduces the converter maintenance and troubleshooting. 6.1 Maintenance Clean dust on the top of the converter regularly by dry and soft cloth. Don't use water, corrosive material, cleaning agent and strong detergent, etc to clean the converter.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 6Maintenance and Troubleshooting User Manual Recoverable or Items Protection Measures Inform maintenance Insulation fault Included personnel. Inform maintenance Battery Included personnel if it occurs over-voltage frequently Battery Check whether battery None under-voltage is normal. Inform maintenance Battery charging Included...
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 6Maintenance and Troubleshooting Recoverable or Items Protection Measures Inform maintenance Grid amplitude Included personnel if it occurs abnormal frequently. Inform maintenance Inverter voltage Included personnel if it occurs abnormal frequently. Inform maintenance Inverter Included personnel if it occurs over-current...
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 6Maintenance and Troubleshooting User Manual Recoverable or Items Protection Measures Inverter voltage Inform maintenance component Included personnel. abnormal Radiator over- Inform maintenance Included temperature personnel. Temperature protection protection Inner over- Inform maintenance Included personnel. temperature Inform maintenance Fan fault...
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual 6Maintenance and Troubleshooting Don't perform maintenance until disconnecting AC gird, AC load, DC input and battery input with the converter and wait for 5 minutes to discharge completely. Please get ready the following information in advance before contacting with us. Serial number of the converter.
PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL 7Package, Transportation, Storage User Manual 7 Package, Transportation, Storage This chapter mainly introduces package, transportation and storage. 7.1 Package The converter is packaged with carton. and the package size is 585(W)*560(D)*390(H)(mm). During packing, pay attention to the positioning direction requirements. 7.2 Transportation During transportation, pay attention to warnings on the carton.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Model SPH3600-BL SPH5000-BL Max. PV input power (W) 4000 5500 Max. array size(W) 4860 6750 Max. PV input voltage(VDC) PV short-circuit current(A) 13.8 Max. PV input current(A) Input group (N)
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL A Technical Specifications User Manual Model SPH3600-BL SPH5000-BL Max. battery charging power (W) 2500 Max. battery charging current(A) Max. battery discharging power (W) 2500 Max. battery discharging current(A) Battery input short-circuit current(A) Battery output short-circuit current(A)
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL User Manual A Technical Specifications Model SPH3600-BL SPH5000-BL Over-voltage class Class III Rated off-grid output apparent 3500 power(VA) Rated off-grid output active power (W) 2500 Rated off-grid output voltage(Vac) 220/230/240 Rated off-grid output current(A) 11.4/10.9/10.4 Backup Max.
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PV Energy Storage Converter SPH3600-BL_SPH5000-BL A Technical Specifications User Manual Model SPH3600-BL SPH5000-BL Topology Non-isolated Cooling way Natural cooling Noise(dB) <25 LED/ Cloud monitoring phone APP Wet locations Relative humidity 4%~100% -25~ +60; If operating temperature Operating temperature range(℃) exceeds 45℃, it is necessary to decrease 3% of rated power per 1℃.
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