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Sphere SP-4.6KW-HBI Installation Manual

Single phase hybrid inverter
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SPHERE
PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY
This unit must be installed by a registered,
licensed installer as required by
Government regulations.
Single Phase Hybrid Inverter
Installation Manual
Model Numbers:
SP-4.6KW-HBI / SP-5KW-HBI / SP-5.5KW-HBI

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  • Page 1 SPHERE PROTECT YOUR WARRANTY This unit must be installed by a registered, licensed installer as required by Government regulations. Single Phase Hybrid Inverter Installation Manual Model Numbers: SP-4.6KW-HBI / SP-5KW-HBI / SP-5.5KW-HBI...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Information Introduction Product Overview Installation Operation Power ON/OFF Wi-Fi Connection Maintenance Troubleshooting Maintenance Other Useful Information Installer Notes After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase receipt and carton.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Information (Cont.) Electrical Safety • WARNING! High Voltage: Any object - particularly a wet object - coming into contact with a high voltage power supply (directly or indirectly) can cause serious injury or death. • Tools: When working with high voltage and AC power, be sure to only use the required, special-purpose tools.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Information (Cont.) • WARNING! Disposal: Please ensure that the used device and any relevant accessories are disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. • WARNING! Handle with care: This inverter should be placed upwards and handled with care in delivery. Pay attention to waterproof requirements. Do not expose the inverter directly to water, rain, snow or spray.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Inverter Introduction These hybrid inverters are designed to increase energy independence for homeowners. Energy management is based on time-of-use and demand charge rate structures, which significantly reduces the amount of energy purchased from the public grid and optimize self-consumption. Distribution box PV Array Grid...
  • Page 7 Introduction (Cont.) Note: Advanced Settings • When you select 0 W under P_Feed menu, the inverter will export zero energy to the grid. • When you select xx W under P_Feed menu, the inverter will export customized energy to the grid. Time of Use Mode The Time of Use mode is designed to reward customers who do their part to reduce demand on the electric grid, particularly during peak usage periods.
  • Page 8 Introduction (Cont.) B) Discharge Energy flow: C) Forbidden Discharge Energy flow: Selling First The Selling First mode is suitable for regions with a high-feed-in tariff. Energy flow: After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 9 Introduction (Cont.) Back-Up When the grid fails, the system will automatically switch to Back-Up mode. The back- up loads can be supplied by both PV and battery energy. Energy flow: After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview Inverter Overview Unpacking On receiving the inverter, please check to make sure the packing and all components are not missing or damaged. Please contact your dealer directly for support if there are any damage or missing components. Package List When opening the package, please check that the contents are as shown below.
  • Page 11 Product Overview (Cont.) Note: DC connectors Qty.: • The AF1K-SL-1 / AF3.6K-SL-1 is 1 pair of DC plug connector, the AF3K-SL / AF6K-SL is 2 pairs. Product Overview 370mm 192mm Inverter Terminals Items Items DC Switch Communication Port DC Connectors ( + ) For PV Strings AC Port &...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Installation Location The inverters are designed for indoor and outdoor installation (IP65). To increase the safety, performance and lifespan of the inverter, please select the mounting location carefully based on the following rules: • The inverter should be installed on a solid surface, far from flammable or corrsive Installation Installation materials, that is suitable for the inverter’s weight and dimensions.
  • Page 13 Installation (Cont.) >0° Leave the enough space around the inverter to allow for easy for access to the inverter and its connection points for maintenance. Leave the enough space around inverter, easy for accessing to the inverter, connection points and maintenance. 300mm 300mm 300mm...
  • Page 14 Installation (Cont.) Step 3: Security screw After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 15 Installation (Cont.) Electrical Connection Wind Turbines PV Array Smart meter Wind Turbines PV Array Grid Communication Adapter pin assignment COM1 COM2 NTC+ Meter 485A NTC- Meter 485B Dry Contact BAT 485A Dry Contact BAT CANH BAT CANL 1234567 8 BAT 485B 485A 485B Note:...
  • Page 16 Installation (Cont.) PV Connection This series of hybrid inverter has one/two MPPT channels, can be connected with one/two strings of PV panels. Please make sure below requirements are followed before connecting PV panels and strings to the inverter: • The open-circuits voltage and short-circuit current of PV string should not exceed the reasonable range of inverters.
  • Page 17 Installation (Cont.) Step 3: Battery Connection These hybrid inverters are compatible with a lithium battery. For a lead acid battery or batteries from other brands, please contact Tempo for technical support. Note: BMS (Battery Management System) communication is needed between inverter and battery.
  • Page 18 Installation (Cont.) Step 2: Pass the crimped battery harness through the waterproof connector and the cover. Step 3: Insert the wire harness into the terminals according to “+” and “-” polarity. Make sure the the insulated terminals are parallel with the terminals. The crimping screw torque should be 2.0±0.1N.m Step 4: A “click”...
  • Page 19 Installation (Cont.) Step 5: Use an open-end wrench to tighten the waterproof lock. Step 6: Insert the battery connector into the inverter, if hear a “click”, it means the battery connection is finished. After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 20 Installation (Cont.) Lithium Battery Communication Connection The inverter uses RS485 cable to communicate with the Meter and CAN to communicate with the battery’s BMS. The image below shows the assembly of the RS485/CAN communication cables. 2345678 PIN2 Assignment PINA ssignment RS485A CAN/RS485 CANH...
  • Page 21 Installation (Cont.) Multi-Inverter Panel 12345678 RJ45 Plug PINA ssignment 485A 485B 12345678 RJ45 Plug PINA ssignment 485A 485B 1234567 8 RJ45 Plug PINA ssignment 485A 485B After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 22 An extra AC breaker is needed for On-Grid connection to be isolated from grid when necessary. Below are requirements for the On-Grid AC-breaker. Inverter Model AC Breaker Specification SP-4.6KW-HBI / SP-5KW-HBI / 63 A / 200 V / 230 V AC breaker SP-5.5KW-HBI Note: A qualified electrician will be required to connect the wiring.
  • Page 23 Installation (Cont.) Step 2: GRID EPS Load Step 3: Fix the AC wiring cover with cover screws. GRID EPS Load After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 24 Installation (Cont.) The inverter provides a terminal block for connecting to a demand response enabling device (DRED). The DRED asserts demand response modes (DRMs). The inverter detects and initiates a response to all supported demand response commands within 2s. The inverter only supports DRM0 : The inverter is in the state of “Turn off”. 12345678 RJ45 Plug Assignment...
  • Page 25 Installation (Cont.) Install the CT Main Breaker Grid PIN2 4567 8 PINA ssignment Install the Meter Inverter Meter Main Breaker Grid Grid 1234567 PINA ssignment RS485 A ( 24 ) RS485 B ( 25 ) After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 26 Installation (Cont.) Communication Connection The monitoring module could transmit the data to the cloud server, and display the data on the PC, tablet and smart-phone. Install the WIFI / Ethernet / GPRS / RS485 Communication WIFI / Ethernet / GPRS / RS485 communication is applicable to the inverter. Step 1: Step 2: Turn on the DC switch and AC circuit breaker, and wait until the LED indicator on...
  • Page 27 Installation (Cont.) Earth Connection Note: A second protective earth (PE) terminal should be connected to the inverter. This prevents electric shock if the original protective PE wire fails. Step 1: Grounding terminal 10 ±0.5mm Note: Earth cable PE suggestion: Cross-section (Copper) 4-6 mm² / 10 AWG. Step 2: Fix the grounding screw to the grounding connection of the machine housing.

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation Control Panel Items Items LCD Display UP Touch Button POWER LED Indicator DOWN Touch Button GRID LED Indicator BACK Touch Button ENTER Touch Button FAULT LED Indicator Note: Hold the UP/DOWN button to quickly scroll through the options. Sign Power Color Explanation...
  • Page 29 Operation (Cont.) Menu Overview AF-SL hybrid inverter has a LCD for clearly operating, and menu of the LCD can be presented as the following: PV Info Bat Info Inv Info Run Info Grid Info Safty Load Info Model EPS Info Prated Err Record Tem Info...
  • Page 30 Operation (Cont.) Inverter Setting The setting is for AF-SL Hybrid inverter. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Time and Date Sys Param System parameters setting Date &Time Date YYYY-MM-DD Time 24:00:00 Safety Sys Param Sys Param Note: For compliance to AS/NZS View Set...
  • Page 31 Lithium Battery Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * Bat Param Lithium AKAI Energy Altius Sphere ..Note: Please select the correct battery brand. PV Mode Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * PV Mode NoPV 1.
  • Page 32 Operation (Cont.) Lead Acid Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * Bat Param LeadAcid Capacity： 0-1000Ah Capacity range (0~1000Ah). Energy Management System (EMS Param) Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * Energy management EMS Param system parameters setting EMS Mode SelfUse...
  • Page 33 Operation (Cont.) Time of Use Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * Energy management EMS Param system parameters setting Chg/DChg Chg Cmd Charge / discharge. Stop Charge / discharge power Chg Pwr PChg： range -10000W~10000W. Chg Range Battery charge / discharge setting.
  • Page 34 Operation (Cont.) AC Charging Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * Energy management EMS Param system parameters setting A P $ P u AC charging AC Chg ACChg: 1. ACChg — AC charging enable. MaxPpct: 0.0% 2. MaxPpct — AC charging Percentage. MaxSoc: 0.0% 3.
  • Page 35 Operation (Cont.) Forced charging Force Chg ForceChg: PForce: 0.0% 1. ForceChg — Force charging enable. MaxSoc: 0.0V 2. PForce — Forced charging power percentage. TimOn1: 00:00 3. MaxSoc — Forced charging Max Soc. TinOff1: 00:00 4. TimOn1 — Forced charging start time 1. TimOn2 : 00:00 5.
  • Page 36 Operation (Cont.) Protection Parameters Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * IsoChk 1. Insulation resistance detection GfciChk 2. Leakage current detection EarthChk 3. Ground detection V.max 0.0V 4. Voltage upper limit V.maxT 0.00S 5. Voltage upper limit time V.min 0.0V 6.
  • Page 37 Operation (Cont.) DRM Setting (DRMS) Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * P Mode Active power mode DRMS Note: If EarthChk is not turned on, it cannot detect whether the machine is grounded. After EarthChk and DRMS functions are turned on, the power must be cut off before normal use.
  • Page 38 Operation (Cont.) Enable Power Quality Response Modes a) Active Power Control Power Factor Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * Q Mode Reactive power mode QMode Select Reactive mode selection Q(P) Set 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% P:Rated active power percentage 0.0% Q:Rated reactive power percentage 0.0%...
  • Page 39 Operation (Cont.) b) Voltage Control Reactive Power Run Param Operating parameters setting * * * * Q Mode Reactive power mode QMode Select Reactive mode selection Q(V) Set 90.0% 44.0% 95.6% V:Percentage of rated voltage 0.0% Q:Rated reactive power percentage 104.3% 0.0% 112.2%...
  • Page 40 Operation (Cont.) c) Fixed Power Factor Run Param Operating parameters setting 5432 * * * * Q Mode Reactive power mode QMode Select Reactive mode selection PF Set 0.000 Note: Set PF (-0.8, +0.8),Resolution 0.001. When PF Set is set, Power Quality Response Mode is enabled.
  • Page 41 Operation (Cont.) QMode Select Reactive mode selection PF(P) Set 50.0% PF1: 1.000 50.0% P:Rated active power percentage PF2: 1.000 PF:Fixed Power Factor 50.0% PF3: 1.000 100.0% PF4: -0.950 Note: When PF(P) Set is set, Power Quality Response Mode is enabled. Disable Power Quality Response Modes Run Param Operating parameters setting...
  • Page 42 Operation (Cont.) Active Power Mode Set a) Active Power Percentages Run Param Operating parameters setting * * * * P Mode Active power mode P% Set P%Max 0.0% b) Volt-watt Run Param Operating parameters setting * * * * P Mode Active power mode P(V) Set 100.0%...
  • Page 43 Operation (Cont.) Note: The volt–watt response mode shall be enabled by default. When charging, the software has set the parameters by default. 215V when charging 270V Frequency protection Range (Freq Range) Setting Prot Param Protection parameter settings * * * * 1.
  • Page 44 Operation (Cont.) Voltage protection Range (Volt Range) Set Prot Param Protection parameter settings * * * * 0.0V 1. Voltage upper limit 1 0.00S 2. Voltage upper limit time 1 OverVoltProt 0.0V 3. Voltage upper limit 2 0.00S 4. Voltage upper limit time 2 0.0V 1.
  • Page 45 Operation (Cont.) Install Dual Meters Prot Param Protection parameter settings * * * * 1. Generation soft lomit P_sw 0.0VA GenLimit 2. Generation hard lomit P_hw 0.0VA P_sw 0.0W 1. Export soft lomit ExpLimit P_hw 0.0W 2. Export hard lomit Active Anti-Islanding Protection The method of active anti-islanding protection: Shifting the frequency of the inverter away from nominal conditions in the absence of a...

  • Page 46: Power On/Off

    Power ON/OFF Please check the following requirements before testing: • The installation location is suitable (see pages 12-13). • All electrical wires are connected tightly, including PV modules, battery and AC sides (such as the grid side, EPS side, Gen Side). •...

  • Page 47: Wi-Fi Connection

    ase read this manual carefully before using products and keep it in the place where O&M providers can easily find. No ce: to product upgrade and other factors, the content of this manual might change from time to time. Please take actual Please read this manual carefully before using products and keep it in the place where O&M providers can easily find.
  • Page 48 Wi-Fi Connection (Cont.) Afore Smart HOME/ Quick Installation Instruct The normal operation status of the WIFI Module, when router connected to the network normally: Connection to the server succeeded: NET light keeps on after the WIFI Module 3. ABNORMAL STATE PROCESSING powered on.
  • Page 49 Usage: Press Key-press Status Descrip on Light Status Short press 1s SMARTLINK rapid networking status. Long press 5s Reboo ng the WIFI Module. All lights are ex nguished immediately. Wi-Fi Connection (Cont.) 1.All lights are ex nguished a er 4s. Long press 10s Rese ng the WIFI Module.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Maintenance Periodic maintenance of this device is required. Please follow the below steps: • PV connection: twice a year • AC connection (Grid and EPS): twice a year • Battery connection: twice a year • Earth connection: twice a year •...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following feault messages are displayed when a fault occurs - please see the corresponding soloutions. Please contact our after sales support team for further assistance if necessary. Type of Fault Code Name escription ecommend Solution PV connection type PvConnectFault different from setup Chapter 5.3.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription ecommend Solution PV7ReverseFault PV8ReverseFault PV9ReverseFault PV10ReverseFault PV11ReverseFault PV12ReverseFault Pv1AbnormalFault Pv2AbnormalFault Pv3AbnormalFault Pv4AbnormalFault Pv5AbnormalFault Pv6AbnormalFault Pv7AbnormalFault Pv8AbnormalFault PV Fault Pv9AbnormalFault Pv10AbnormalFault Pv11AbnormalFault cells damaged. PV(+) and P V(-) r eversed Pv12AbnormalFault Connection connectors broken o r loose connect, then repair it.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription ecommend Solution PcsBatOverVoltFault and connectors broken or loose connect. Battery voltage o ver o r PcsBatUnderVoltFault loose. under or not, then maintenance or change new PcsBatInsOverVoltFaul battery. Bat. ( +) a nd B at. (-) are reversed or not.
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription ecommend Solution BatPreChault BmsBatChgMosFault BmsBatDChgMosFault BMSVolOVFault BMSVolLFault VolLockOpenFault VolLockShortFault ChgRefOVFault the grid return to normal. C01G ridLossFault Grid lost (islanding) connectors and cable normal or not. when t he g rid three phase r eturn to normal.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription ecommend Solution ignored, when generation power enough UpsOverPowerFault 0ff-grid load over can be recovery. frequently, please ask help for local distributors. Grid connected to BacKW-up Off-grid Fault D02G ridConflictFault correct, disconnect both off-grid and grid terminal ports.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription ecommend Solution Pv9SwOverCurrFault Pv10SwOverCurrFault Pv11SwOverCurrFault Pv12SwOverCurrFault Boost1SelfCheck(boost)Faul t Boost2SelfCheck(boost)Faul t Boost3SelfCheck(boost)Fault Boost4SelfCheck(boost)Faul t Boost5SelfCheck(boost)Faul t PV boost c ircuit abnormal Boost6SelfCheck(boost)Fault when self checking frequently, please ask help for local Boost7SelfCheck(boost)Fault distributors. Boost8SelfCheck(boost)Faul t Boost9SelfCheck(boost)Fault Boost10SelfCheck(boost)Fault...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription Recommend Solution BDCFuseFault BiDC fuse broken BDCRelayFault BiDC relay abnormal frequently, please a sk h elp for local distributors. All over current/ voltage by HwOverFault protection hardware Ac over current by protection InvHwOverCurrFault hardware InvROverCurrFault...
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription Recommend Solution UpsOverVoltFault Off-grid output voltage over or under UpsUnderVoltFault UpsOverFreqFault AC Fault Off-grid output frequency frequently, please ask h elp for local over or under distributors. UpsUnderFreqFault Off-grid DC injection DcInjOverVoltFault voltage over PV1CurAdChanFault PV2CurAdChanFault...
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription ecommend Solution UpsSCurAdChanFault UpsTCurAdChanFault GenRCurAdChanFault GenSCurAdChanFault GenTCurAdChanFault UpsRDcvAdChanFault UpsSDcvAdChanFault UpsTDcvAdChanFault All temperature sensors TempAdChanFault abnormal The sample value of PV, VoltAdConflictFault battery and BUS voltage inconsistent frequently, please ask help for local The sample value between distributors.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting (Cont.) Type of Fault Code Name escription ecommend Solution EnvirTempAdChan- Warning Some temperature sensors CoolingTempAdChan- abnormal Warning frequently, please ask help for local distributors. Temp3AdChanWarning ExtFlashComWarning Flash abnormal Inner Warnning EepromComWarning Eeprom abnormal Communication between SlaveComWarning slaver CPU and master frequently, please ask help for local CPU abnormal distributors.

  • Page 61: Other Useful Information

    Other Useful Information Technical Specifications 1800 886 605 After Sales Support PV Input Model Number AKE-4.6KW-HBI AKE-5KW-HBI AKE-5.5KW-HBI AKE-6KW-HBI Ppv Max (W) 6900 7500 8300 9000 Vmax PV (Vdc) (absolute Max.) Min. Operating Voltage (Vdc) Start-up Voltage (Vdc) MPPT voltage range (Vdc) 80-500 Vdc range @ full power (Vdc) 130 - 500...

  • Page 62: Installer Notes

    Installer Notes After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 63 Installer Notes After Sales Support 1300 886 605 (AUS) | tempo.org/support...
  • Page 64 Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on (AU) 1300 886 605 for advice.

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