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- Page 1 INSTALLATION/USER MANUAL COMPLETE SOLUTION WITH FORTRESS POWER BATTERIES FP-ENVY 12K *Batteries are not Included...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ....................................4 ..............................................4 AFETY NSTRUCTION BRIEF INTRODUCTION ..............................6 ..............................................6 YSTEM OLUTION INSTALLATION ................................. 7 & S ............................................ 7 ACKAGING TORING ........................................7 OCATION ELECTION AND NSTALLATION Requirements for installation location ....................................7 Installing the inverter ............................................ 8 ............................................ - Page 3 OPERATION GUIDE ............................... 28 ..........................................28 PERATION ODE AND UNCTION Self-usage Mode (Default) ........................................28 Charge First Mode ............................................29 AC Charge Mode ............................................30 Grid peak-shaving Function ........................................30 Smart load Function ............................................ 30 ..............................................31 APID SHUTDOWN LCD D ................................................
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Page 4: Safety
Safety Safety Instruction General Safety Instructions Safety regulations have been strictly observed in the design and testing of the inverter Prior to any work, carefully read all safety instructions and always observe them when working on or with the inverter. The installation must adhere to all applicable national or international standards or regulations. - Page 5 WARNING Avoid Misoperation and Inappropriate Usage • All the work of this product (system design, installation, operation, setting, configuration, and maintenance must be carried out by qualified personnel as required. • All connections must be in accordance with local and national regulations and standards. •...
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Page 6: Brief Introduction
Brief Introduction System Solution This product and its associated system are suitable for the following system applications (system diagram): Solar and battery storage system AC Coupling with existed solar system Existed On-grid Solar System C. On-grid solar system without battery (Support D. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Packaging List & Storing When the packaging is unpacked, the inner components should match those listed in the list below. Cross Head Screw Bracket: wall-mountedx1 1" CT x 2 User Manual x1 Wi-Fi dongle x1 Expansion Screw and Battery communication Parallel communication 1 ENVY INVERTER Optional... -
Page 8: Installing The Inverter
Never position the inverter in continuous sunlight, rain, or snow when installed in the south side orientation of the property (in reference to the sun) as this might damage the LCD screen due to excessive UV exposure. If installed in the south side orientation, choose a well shaded site or a shed to protect the inverter from direct sunlight, rain, and snow etc. - Page 9 The mounting steps are as below: (Use brick wall as example) Mark the drill holes positions with the mounting bracket, Drill four48mm(5/16inch) diameter holes, making sure the depth of the holes is deeper than 50mm(2inches). Install and tighten the expansion bolts into the holes. Then use the corresponding nuts and washers (packaged together with the expansion bolts) to install and fix the wall-mounting bracket on the wall.
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Page 10: Connection Overview
Connection Overview System Connection The system connection diagram is as below( for US version): Please prepare the breakers before connecting, breakers selection recommendation for both DC and AC Inverter model MPPT1 string 1 : 600V/20A MPPT1 string 2 : 600V/20A MPPT2: 600V/20A MPPT3: PV Breakers(2Px4) 600V/20A... - Page 11 a). DRM port b). Battery communication port (CAN&RS485) please check Chapter 3.5.2 for Pin definition c). CT Interface: please check Chapter 3.6.4 for CT connection d). INV 485: Debugging port e). Parallel communication port please check Chapter 3.9 for Parallel connection f).
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Page 12: Pv Connection
PV Connection The PV connection of this hybrid inverter is the same as that of a traditional on-grid solar inverter (string inverter). WARNING * Please double check the lowest ambient temperature of the installation location. The rated Voc on solar panel nameplate is obtained at 25℃As the ambient temperature drops, the Solar panel Voc increases. -
Page 13: Battery Power Cable Connection
Battery Connection Battery power cable connection Cable Requirement: Strip 1/4-5/16inch(6-8mm) insulation from the cable end and crimp Ferrule for the cable ends. Route the battery power cable, connect positive to BAT, negative to BAT-. Secure the conduit fitting to the enclosure using the counter nut. Fasten the OT rings of battery positive and negative cables to the lugs according to the markings. -
Page 14: Grid & Eps Load Connection
Regulation According to Region Lithium Select Lithium and Lithium Lithium 0 0 for Closed Loop Communication with Fortress Power eFlex, eVault MAX Select Lead Acid for Open 54.8 Loop Settings and manually configure charging parameters. The Inverter will use three stage charging. -
Page 15: Grid And Eps Load Connection For Split-Phase Service
Grid and EPS load connection for split-phase service Connection diagram for 120/240V is as below.. The inverter can be connected to the load side of the service disconnecting means if the busbar rating in the main panel can meet the NEC705.12(B)(3) requirements. Otherwise, a Line side connection can be made to avoid an expensive main panel upgrade. -
Page 16: Ac Cable Connection
AC cable connection Cable Requirement: Cable Diameter Minimum Voltage Current Cross-section Torque for cable connection 100A 6-7mm 600V 7(N.M) 3-2AWG(25-35mm 33(N.M) 8-9mm 200A 1/0-2/0AWG(55-70mm 600V Strip off 5/16-3/8inch(8~10mm) insulation sleeve on the cables. Use wire ferrules if the cables are made of fine stranded wires. Secure the conduit fitting to the enclosure using the counter nut of the fitting. - Page 17 CT Clamp Ratio TO Grid The Fortress Power inverters support two ratios of CT clamp- 1000:1 and 3000:1. The CT ratio of the CTs in the accessory bag is 3000:1. If you are using a 3rd party CT, please ensure the CT ratio is either 1000:1 or...
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Page 18: Working With Generator
Inverter CT Programming 0:1 phase 3000:1 Working with Generator Generator system connection 0This hybrid inverter can work with generator. There are Gen ports on the inverter for generator connection. - Page 19 When the generator is started, all the loads connected to EPS will be supplied by the generator. Meanwhile the battery will be charged. The pass-through relay on the generator port is 90A. When the generator is on, please ensure the total load and charge current will not exceed 90A.
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Page 20: Generator Startup And Stop Settings
Generator Startup and Stop settings. Basic Basic Bat charge control Use SOC % Use Bat V Charge Charge Discharge Discharge Advanced Advanced Debug Debug Device info. Device info. Note: Always Make sure you select Set for every change made, otherwise the inverter will not save input parameters. It depends on the Bat charge control setting;... - Page 21 The power will drop to zero before the over frequency trip threshold is reached. When the Fortress Power hybrid inverter requires the grid interactive inverter to reduce power, it simply shift the output frequency up a bit, the grid-interactive inverter will limit its output power accordingly after sensing this frequency shift.
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Page 22: Parallel System Connection
Parallel System Connection Connection for paralleling system The hybrid inverter supports parallel connection to expand power and energy capacity to suit different using scenarios. Up to 5 units can be paralleled to reach a capacity of 60kW. Wiring diagram is as below, The manual bypass switch connect loads to EPS Load panel for default. 12KW x 3 Parallel system installation connection (3 @ 240V/120V) - Page 23 Parallel line (n to 1 The max parallel quantity is 5 so 2<n<5.
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Page 24: Parallel Information Display
Parallel information display The information in the red box shows the parallel information: Pnum: 01~5, display number of parallel units. Role: M or S, M means Master and S means Slave Phase: 1~3, 1: R Phase, 2: S Phase, 3: T Phase Notice Notices for parallel system: Ensure the Generator is connected to all systems in parallel (if applicable). -
Page 25: Monitor System Setup
Users can use a WiFi/ WLAN /4G /2G dongle to monitor their inverter and view the monitoring data on a computer or smart phone remotely. To view data on s smart phone, please download the Fortress Power APP from the Google Play or Apple APP store, then login with their user... -
Page 26: Setup The Monitor System
Setup the monitor system 1. Sign up an account on the mobile phone APP available in Android Playstore/ Apple IOS App store as Envy Fortress Power or Website: www.envy.fortresspower.io The "customer code" is a code we assign to your distributor or installer. You can contact your supplier for their code. -
Page 27: Third Party Rs485 Communication
Third party RS485 communication Meter 485B&485A: are used when the Meter is not connected. These two pins can be used to communicate with the inverter using our Rs485 Modbus protocol. INV485: This interface is shared with the WIFI module. If the WIFI module is not in use, users can use this interface to communicate with the inverter. -
Page 28: Operation Guide
Operation Guide Operation Mode and Function Self-usage Mode (Default) In this mode, the priority order of load supply sources is Solar>Battery>Grid. The priority order of solar power usage is: Load>Battery>Grid. Application Scenarios Self-consumption mode will increase the self-consumption rate of solar power and reduce the energy bill significantly. Related Settings Effective when Charge Priority, AC Charge, and Forced discharge are disabled. -
Page 29: Charge First Mode
Charge First Mode The priority order of solar power usage will be Battery >Load >Grid. During the Charge Priority time period, load is first supplied with grid power. If there is excess solar power after battery charging, the excess solar power will take load. together with grid power. -
Page 30: Ac Charge Mode
AC Charge Mode Users can charge batteries with grid power when electricity prices are cheap, and discharge battery power to supply. Basic Bat charge control Use SOC % Use Bat V load or export to the grid when electricity prices are high. Bat charge current limit(A) Charge Discharge... -
Page 31: Rapid Shutdown
Rapid shutdown The inverter includes a rapid shutdown system that complies with 2017 and 2020 NEC 690.12 requirements. A rapid shut switch should be connected to the terminals x and x on the inverter and mounted on a readily accessible place out of the property. RSD Transmitter The Rapid shut down... - Page 32 Fault/Alarm Information Touching the bell icon at the bottom of the screen, you'll see all the current and historical fault & warning information on this page.
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Page 33: Setting Parameters
Setting Parameters Clicking on the gear icon at the bottom of the screen, you'll get into the parameter setting page of the inverter. Basic settings Restart inverter: Restart the system, please note the power maybe interrupted when restarted. Feed-in Grid: Is for users to set a zero export function. If exporting solar power is not allowed, users need to disable the “Feed-in Grid”... - Page 34 Generator Bat charge current limit(A): Set the Max. battery charge current from the Generator.The Generator will start charging according to the Charge start Volt/SOC,and stop charging when the battery voltage or SOC reaches the Charge end Volt/SOC value. Gen rated power: Inverter has the peak-shaving function, when you need you can enable it and setup the Gen peak- shaving power(W) Discharge setting...
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Page 35: Start-Up And Shut Down The Inverter
Meter type: Please select it according to the meter. that's to be installed. CT direction reversed: When the CT is installed in the wrong direction, the installer can modify it by selecting it, There is no need to reconnect. in the order of loads--grid export -- battery charging. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
EPS Load output port. Eps short circuit Inverter detected short-circuit on EPS 2. Disconnect the EPS Load breaker to see if fault Load output terminals remains. If fault persists, contact Fortress Power service or your inverter supplier. - Page 37 PV volt high PV voltage is too high appears, contact Fortress Power service o your inverter supplier. Hardware level over current protection Restart inverter, if the error still exists, contact Fortress Power service Hard over curr triggered or your inverter supplier.
- Page 38 Inconsistent generator connect in Para Gen un-Accord together or none of them are connected to generators parallel Restart inverters, if the error still exists, contact Fortress Power service Parallel inverter fault Para sync loss or your inverter supplier 2. Alarm on the LCD If the dot on the left of fault item is yellow, it means the fault is active.
- Page 39 2. Check if there is ground fault on grid and load side; Inverter detected leakage current on Trip by gfci high 3. Restart inverter. If the fault remains, contact Fortress Power AC side service or your inverter supplier. Restart inverter. If the fault remains, contact...
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Page 40: Fan Replacement
Fan replacement Please check and clean the fans regularly. The recommended period is 6 months. Please replace the fan following up the below diagram if there is problem with the fans. Turn off the system and wait for more than 5 minutes before disassembling the machine. -
Page 41: Annex: Technical Data
Annex: Technical Data Parameter setting according to Rule21 Enter Service Setting Minimum Adjustable Maximum Adjustable Parameter name Default Value Range Range Permit service Enable Applicable voltage low 91.7%Vnom 91.7%Vnom 91.7%Vnom Applicable voltage high 105%Vnom 105%Vnom 106%Vnom 59.5Hz 59.0Hz 59.9Hz Applicable frequency low Applicable frequency high 60.1Hz 60.1Hz... -
Page 42: Specified Power Factor (Spf)
Grid Freq Limit2 Low(V) 56.5Hz 50.0Hz 57.0Hz Low Frequency 2 LF2 Grid Freq Limit2 Low Time 160ms 160ms 1000s Note: When setting the protection time, it needs to be converted into the number of cycles of the c corresponding frequency. ... -
Page 43: Active Power-Reactive Power Mode ( Q(P))
44% of nameplate apparent -60% of nameplate apparent 60% of nameplate apparent power power power Vref+8%Vnom Vref+18%Vnom V3+2%Vnom 44% of nameplate -60% of nameplate 60% of nameplate apparent power apparent power apparent power Open Loop Response Time Active Power-Reactive Power Mode ( Q(P)) Minimum Adjustable Maximum Adjustable Parameter name... -
Page 44: Frequency-Watt (Fw)
44% of nameplate apparent 60% of nameplate apparent Constant Reactive Power power power Note: Use the selected method to set Under-excited/Over-excited Frequency-Watt (FW) Note: When setting the protection time, it needs to be converted into the number of cycles of the corresponding frequency. Parameter name Default Value Minimum Adjustable Range... -
Page 45: Active Power Limit Mode
Voltage-Active Power Disable Mode 106%Vnom 105%Vnom 109%Vnom Ppre-disturbance (for active power output at the time voltage exceeds V1 in p.u. of Prated) 1.1*Un 1.04*Vn 1.10*Vn Pmin (for Advanced Inverters that can only inject active power, Pmin should approach 0) Open Loop Response 0.5S Time Active power limit mode... -
Page 46: Data Sheet
Data Sheet FP-ENVY-12K Max. usable input current(A) 25/15/15 Max. short circuit input current(A) 34/17/17 Start input voltage(V) Startup voltage(V) Full power MPPT voltage range(V) 230-500 DC nominal voltage(V) MPPT tracker DC voltage range(V) 100-600 MPP operating voltage range(V) 120-500 Max. power(W) 18000 Number of MPPT Inputs per MPPT... - Page 47 Battery data Type Lead-acid battery/Lithium battery Max. charge current(A) Max. discharge current(A) Nominal voltage(V) Voltage range(V) 48-56 Min-Max. voltage(V) 40-60 General Data Integrated disconnect DC switch Reverse polarity protection DC switch rating for each MPPT Output over-voltage protection varistor Output over current protection Ground fault monitoring Grid monitoring Pole sensitive leakage current Monitoring unit...
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Page 48: Contact Information
Contact Information For Technical Support Please Contact us at Tech-Support Contact Information Useful Links • Phone: (877) 497-6937 • Support Tickets: https://www.fortresspower.com/support/ • Warranty Submittal: https://www.fortresspower.com/warranty/ FP-ENVY-MV.1...
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