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MPP Solar PIP5048MKX User Manual

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PIP5048MKX
INVERTER / CHARGER
With Wi-Fi
Version: 1.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual PIP5048MKX INVERTER / CHARGER With Wi-Fi Version: 1.0...

  • 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/charger, combining functions of inverter, MPPT solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support with portable size. 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 1. LCD display 2. Status indicator 3. Charging indicator 4. Fault indicator 5. Function buttons 6. Power on/off switch 7. AC input 8. AC output 9. PV connectors 10. Battery input 11. Circuit breaker 12. Remote LCD panel communication port 13.

  • 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 1 ...

  • Page 7: Battery Connection

    Capacity Value Cable Dimensions D (mm) L (mm) 1*1/0AWG 49.7 PIP5048MKX 125A/150A 200AH 2~3 Nm 2*4AWG 49.7 Please follow below steps to implement battery connection: 1. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size. 2. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the nuts are tightened with torque of 2-3 Nm.

  • Page 8: Ac Input/Output 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 PIP5048MKX 8 AWG 1.4~ 1.6Nm Please follow below steps to implement AC input/output connection: 1. Before making AC input/output connection, be sure to open DC protector or disconnector first.
  • Page 9 WARNING: Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it 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 10: Pv Connection

    WARNING! Never connect the positive and negative terminals of the solar panel to the ground. Model Typical Amperage Cable Size Torque PIP5048MKX 10 AWG 1.2~1.6 Nm PV Module Selection: When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below parameters: 1.

  • Page 11: Final Assembly

    Final Assembly After connecting all wirings, please put bottom cover back by screwing two screws as shown on the below chart. Remote Display Panel Installation The LCD panel can be removable and installed in a remote site with an optional communication cable. Please follow below steps to implement this remote panel installation.
  • Page 12 Ø 5-Ø 9 Note: Installation to the wall should be implemented with the proper screws. Refer chart for recommended spec of screws. Step 3. Connect LCD panel to the inverter with an optional RJ45 communication cable as below chart. RS-232 communication to PC Remote communication USB communication to PC BMS communication...

  • Page 13: Communication Connection

    Communication Connection Serial Connection Please use supplied communication cable to connect to inverter and PC. Insert bundled CD into a computer and follow on-screen instruction to install the monitoring software. For the detailed software operation, please check user manual of software inside of CD. Wi-Fi Connection This unit is equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Lcd Display Icons

    Function Keys Function Key Description Exit setting mode USB function setting Select USB OTG functions To last selection Down To next selection Enter To confirm the selection in setting mode or enter setting mode LCD Display Icons Icon Function description Input Source Information Indicates the AC input.
  • Page 16 In battery mode, it will present battery capacity. Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display < 1.85V/cell 1.85V/cell ~ 1.933V/cell Load >50% 1.933V/cell ~ 2.017V/cell > 2.017V/cell < 1.892V/cell 1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell Load < 50% 1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell > 2.058V/cell Load Information Indicates overload.

  • Page 17: Lcd Setting

    LCD Setting ” After pressing and holding “ button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “ ” or “ ” button to select setting programs. And then, press “ ” button to confirm the selection or “ ”...
  • Page 18 60A (default) PIP5048MKX model setting Maximum charging current: range is from 10A to 100A and To configure total charging increment of each click is 10A. current for solar and utility chargers. (Max. charging current = utility charging current + solar charging current)
  • Page 19 23, inverter will work in ECO mode when utility is available. Maximum utility charging 30A (default) For PIP5048MKX model, default current setting is 30A and setting range is 1A, then from 10A to 100A. Note: If setting value in program 02 is smaller than Increment of each click is 10A.
  • Page 20 Default setting: 46.0V Setting range is from 44.0V to 57.0V and increment of each Setting voltage point back click is 1.0V. to utility source when selecting “SBU” (SBU priority) in program 01 The setting range is from 48.0V to 64.0V and increment of each click is 1.0V.
  • Page 21 Alarm on (default) Alarm off Alarm control 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...
  • Page 22 Record enable Record disable (default) Record Fault code default setting: 56.4V If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up. Setting range is from 48.0V to Bulk charging voltage (C.V voltage) 64.0V. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
  • Page 23 Low DC cut-off voltage: Default setting: 42.0V If self-defined is selected in If battery power is program 5, this program can be set  only power source up. Setting range is from 40.0V to available, inverter will 54.0V. Increment of each click is shut down.
  • Page 24 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 Disable (default) Enable Equalization activated If equalization function is enabled in program 33, this program...
  • Page 25 30 minutes 60 minutes For minute setting, the range is from 00 to 59. Time setting – Minute For hour setting, the range is from 00 to 23. Time setting – Hour For day setting, the range is from 00 to 31.
  • Page 26 Step 3: Please select setting program by following the procedure. Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen This function is to upgrade inverter firmware. If firmware upgrade is needed, please check Upgrade with your dealer or installer for detail instructions. firmware 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.

  • Page 27: Display Setting

    Display Setting The LCD display information will be switched in turn by pressing the “UP” or “DOWN” button. The selective information will be switched as per the following orders: Selectable information LCD display Input Voltage=230V, output voltage=230V Input voltage/Output voltage (Default Display Screen) Input frequency=50Hz Input frequency...
  • Page 28 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=50.0V, output voltage=230V Battery voltage and output voltage...
  • Page 29 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 30 PV energy generated Today = 3.88kWh, Load output energy Today = 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 31: Operating Mode Description

    Main CPU version 00014.04. Main CPU version checking. Secondary CPU version 00001.23. Secondary CPU version checking. Wi-Fi version 00000.24. 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 *Standby mode: The inverter...
  • Page 32 short circuited and so on. Charging by utility and PV energy. The unit will provide output power from the utility. PV Charging by PV Bypass/ECO Mode energy and utility can charge batteries. Charging by utility The unit will provide output power from the utility.
  • Page 33 Power from utility only The unit will provide output power from the mains. It Line Mode will also charge the battery at line mode. Power from battery and PV energy. PV energy will supply power to the loads and charge battery at the same time. The unit will provide output Battery Mode power from battery and PV...

  • Page 34: 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 Battery voltage is too low Output short circuited or over temperature is detected by internal converter components. Output voltage is too high.

  • Page 35: 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 36 However, in Equalize stage, when battery equalized time is expired and battery voltage doesn’t rise to battery equalization voltage point, the charge controller will extend the battery equalized time until battery voltage achieves battery equalization voltage. If battery voltage is still lower than battery equalization voltage when battery equalized timeout setting is over, the charge controller will stop equalization and return to float stage.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Line Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac Low Loss Voltage 110Vac± 7V Low Loss Return Voltage 120Vac± 7V High Loss Voltage 280Vac± 7V High Loss Return Voltage 270Vac± 7V Max AC Input Voltage...
  • Page 38 Table 2 Battery Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX 5KVA/5KW Rated Output Power Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Waveform 230Vac± 5% Output Voltage Regulation 50Hz or 60Hz Output Frequency Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load; 100ms @ ≥200% load...
  • Page 39 Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Charging Mode INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX Charging Current Default: 30A, max: 100A @ Nominal Input Voltage Flooded Bulk 58.4Vdc Battery Charging AGM / Gel Voltage 56.4Vdc Battery Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc Overcharge Protection 66Vdc Charging Algorithm...
  • Page 40 Table 4 ECO/Bypass Mode Specifications Bypass Mode INVERTER MODEL PIP5048MKX Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal Low Loss Voltage 176Vac± 7V Low Loss Return Voltage 186Vac± 7V High Loss Voltage 280Vac± 7V High Loss Return Voltage 270Vac± 7V Nominal Input Frequency 50Hz / 60Hz (Auto detection) Low Loss Frequency 46(56)±...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Parallel Function

    1. Introduction This inverter can be used in parallel for two applications. 1. Parallel operation in single phase with up to 9 units. For PIP5048MKX model, the supported maximum output power is 45KW/45KVA. 2. Maximum 9 units work together to support three-phase equipment. Seven units support one phase maximum.
  • Page 43 Step 3: Remove two screws as below chart to take out cover of parallel communication. Step 4: Install new parallel board with 2 screws tightly. Step 5: Re-connect 2-pin and 14-pin to original position on parallel board as shown below chart. Step 6: Put wire cover back to the unit.
  • Page 44 D (mm) L (mm) 49.7 1*1/0AWG PIP5048MKX 2~ 3 Nm 49.7 2 * 4AWG WARNING: Be sure the length of all battery cables is the same. Otherwise, there will be voltage difference between inverter and battery to cause parallel inverters not working.
  • Page 45 300A 350A 400A 450A PIP5048MKX 100A 150A Note1: Also, you can use 40A for only 1 unit and install one breaker at its AC input in each inverter. Note2: Regarding three-phase system, you can use 4-pole breaker directly and the rating of the breaker...
  • Page 46 Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load...
  • Page 47 Communication Connection Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 48 Seven to nine inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❶ ❷ Eight to nine inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❶ ❷ Nine to nine inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 49 5-2. Support 3-phase equipment Three inverters in each phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ ❾ Three inverters in one phase, three inverters in second phase and two inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection...
  • Page 50 Seven 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 7 inverters on any phase. P1: L1-phase, P2: L2-phase, P3: L3-phase. Communication Connection ① ② ③ ④...
  • Page 51 Communication Connection ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases: Power Connection Load...
  • Page 52 Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases: Power Connection Load...
  • Page 53 Communication Connection Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases: Power Connection Load...
  • Page 54 Communication Connection One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection 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 55 7. 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 single Parallel phase application, please select “PAL” in program 28.
  • Page 56 8. Commissioning Parallel in single phase 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 each unit and set “PAL”...
  • Page 57 Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the system to support 3-phase equipment 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 58: Appendix A: Approximate Back-Up Time Table

    Backup Time @ 48Vdc 400Ah (min) 1226 2576 1000 1226 1500 2000 2500 PIP5048MKX 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Note: Backup time depends on the quality of the battery, age of battery and type of battery. Specifications of batteries may vary depending on different manufacturers.

  • Page 59: Appendix B: Bms Communication Installation

    Appendix B: 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 60 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. Please take notice for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2.
  • Page 61 WECO Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery. Please take notice for parallel system: 3. Only support common battery installation. 4. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery.
  • Page 62 SOLTARO Step 1. Use a custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery. Please take notice for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery.
  • Page 63 4. LCD Display Information Press “UP” or “DOWN” key to switch LCD display information. It will show battery pack and battery group number before “Main CPU version checking” as below screen. Selectable information LCD display Battery pack numbers & Battery Battery pack numbers = 3, battery group numbers = 1 group numbers 5.

  • Page 64: Appendix C: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide In Remote Panel

    Appendix C: 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 【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 71 【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. 【History】displays the record of unit information and setting timely. 【Wi-Fi Module Information】displays of Wi-Fi Module PN, status and firmware version.
  • Page 72 discharge voltage is higher than this setting voltage, battery will be allowed to voltage 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 different inverter model may vary. charging current: Please see product manual for the details.

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