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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual for SP PRO Interactive Inverter Charger Operation • Installation • SP LINK • Service...
  • Page 2 Selectronic Australia Pty Ltd © 2013 Suite 5, 20 Fletcher Rd Chirnside Park VIC 3116 Australia Ph +61 3 9727 6600 Fax +61 3 9727 6601 www.selectronic.com.au...
  • Page 3 Your SP PRO is a complete Energy System. The SP PRO is a remote area power supply in off grid areas, a mobile power supply in boats and mobile homes and gird support in a solar hybrid system. All at the selection of one program option.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Operating Without the Generator Off Grid Stand Alone Power Systems (SPS) Inverter External Alarm Mobile Systems Environmental Considerations Battery Sizing Effects of altitude on the SP PRO Generator Sizing SP PRO Communications Multi Phase configurations Port 1 Setup Controls and Indicators...
  • Page 5 Earth Wiring Service and Maintenance SPMC1201 Expansion Card Warning If fan filter cleaning is required: Current Shunt Wiring Monitoring the Operation of your SP PRO Battery Temperature Sensor Maintenance of your SP PRO Generator Control Wiring Changing Configuration Settings Serial Port Connection...

  • Page 6: Operation

    Your Selectronic SP PRO product is warranted by the manufacturer to the original purchaser only. The manufacturer will bear the cost of parts and labour to repair any faults found within the terms and period of this warranty. For full warranty terms and conditions please see the warranty card packed with your SP PRO inverter.

  • Page 7: Included In This Package

    Benefits of SP LINK Provided with your SP PRO inverter is a free copy of the SP LINK software. Without SP LINK the SP PRO will operate with the default settings which are the SP PRO in Off Grid mode using Sealed battery voltage parameters and Automatic Generator Control based on battery voltage.

  • Page 8: Precautions And Safety

    Who should install this unit While the SP PRO is designed for easy installation and can be installed by any suitably qualified person, to maximize the performance of your system and tailor the configuration of the SP PRO to your specific needs we recommend you use a Selectronic Authorised Integrator.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    OPERATION | Precautions and Safety Preparation Whilst every effort has been made to pack the SP PRO in a way that will provide adequate protection, damage in transit can occur. Please carefully check the packaging and the SP PRO for signs of damage and for all components mentioned in the “Included in the Package”...

  • Page 10: Sp Pro System Integration

    By using the optional “Grid fail - Gen backup” module your SP PRO can be configured to automatically start and stop a generator during a prolonged power outage. When the generator is running, the SP PRO will use the generator to power the site load plus use any additional generator capacity to charge the batteries.

  • Page 11: Off Grid Stand Alone Power Systems (Sps)

    When the site loads are greater than the generators output, the SP PRO will add its power to the generator. When the site loads are reduced, the SP PRO will return to battery charging. The above operation happens automatically, whilst always maintaining “no break”...

  • Page 12: Mobile Systems

    Mobile Systems The SP PRO can support either an on board generator (Primary AC Source) or shore power(Alternate AC Source). Both input power levels can be configured into the SP PRO and selected with an external switch. Battery Sizing Sufficient battery capacity is imperative for optimum operation of your system. Working out the correct battery pack size that will suit your needs involves a number of factors including the daily discharge required for your system.

  • Page 13: Generator Sizing

    AC Loads. ExAMPLE If your usual load is around 2 kW and you are using a SP PRO SPMC481, a generator capable of providing 8 kW (10 kVA at 0.8 power factor) would be an appropriate choice. Your Selectronic Authorised Integrator will be able to advise you in this matter.

  • Page 14: Controls And Indicators

    C h a p t e r T h r e e User Interface The following page is a list of the SP PRO control and indicators which correspond to the labelled image above. Doc #OI0003 Part #004122 Rev14 2013...
  • Page 15 Override. In emergency situations, this override enables Fast Flashing Green SP PRO is preparing to start. the SP PRO to be forced to work beyond the battery Steady Red Indicates that a Fault has been shutdown limits. The SP PRO will continue to operate at...

  • Page 16: Sp Pro Operation

    C h a p t e r F o u r The following section describes in detail the operation of the SP PRO. A good understanding of the operation of the SP PRO and its parameters will enable you to configure the SP PRO to meet the system design requirements.

  • Page 17: Battery State Of Charge (Soc) Monitoring And Control

    SP PRO. No current shunt is required to read the SP PROs current or any AC Coupled supply as this is read internally.

  • Page 18: Battery Charging Operation

    FLOAT The SP PRO holds the battery voltage at the Float level and will provide up to the float current to maintain the float voltage. The SP PRO will remain in this charge state until battery voltage falls below the Initial Return level.

  • Page 19: Battery Charging Cycle

    OPERATION | SP PRO Operation Doc #OI0003 Part #004122 Rev14 2013...

  • Page 20: Battery Temperature

    OFF GRID APPLICATIONS In Off Grid and Mobile applications your SP PRO feeds renewable power to the AC load, and any excess is stored in the battery for later use. If the battery is fully charged and all loads are being supplied, the excess is wasted (the renewable power is reduced or disconnected by the external regulator).

  • Page 21: Automatic Generator Control

    • Battery conditions, in particular state of charge (SoC), require the generator to charge the battery • Load conditions are such that the SP PRO ratings are exceeded or a sustained load is large enough to efficiently load up the generator hence running the generator will be the most efficient method to supply the load.

  • Page 22: Generator Control Based On Battery Voltage

    On Low SoC limit is reached. Generator Control based on Battery Voltage The SP PRO will start the generator based on battery voltage. Normally these limits are not met as the SoC control will have already started the generator unless SoC control has been disabled.

  • Page 23: Generator Scheduling

    The generator can be manually controlled via the generator local controls. Note: To disconnect from a generator without supply interruption, before manually stopping the generator it is advisable to open the Generator AC Circuit Breaker and wait until the SP PRO no longer indicates transfer.

  • Page 24: Remote Run Input

    The switch is typically a non latching push button. • A switch closure longer than 2 seconds causes the SP PRO to start the generator, and stop it when the switch is opened. The switch is typically a latching toggle.

  • Page 25: Environmental Considerations

    INGRESS OF PARTICLES Your SP PRO has been designed to meet IP rating 43 (Protected against solid objects larger than 1.0 mm / protected against water falling as a spray at up to 60 degrees from the vertical) i.e. may be installed outside under cover and is insect and vermin resistant.

  • Page 26: Sp Pro Communications

    SP LINK simultaneously enabling the user and the installer to communicate with the SP PRO at the same time to discuss system operation and performance. Each unit is supplied with a suitable cable for connecting the SP PRO USB port to a Windows based PC. Port 1 Setup The SP PRO Port 1 is provisioned via the two external interfaces;...

  • Page 27: Port 2 Setup

    SP PRO System settings are set for Multiple Phase. Both connection points are the same and either or both can be used to link to the other SP PRO units in the Multiple Phase configuration. SP PRO Modem Initialisation You can initialise either a Netcomm V.92 modem or a Maxon “Next G”...

  • Page 28: Installing For Pro Performance

    The provision of infrastructure for monitoring - example data cables The SP PRO should be installed in a separate area to the battery system. The battery bank can emit explosive gas(hydrogen) and this must be vented outside and away from the SP PRO. The battery system should not be accessible by the user.

  • Page 29: Residual Current Device (Rcd) Type Recommendation

    Solar Hybrid (On-Grid) Preparation The intended application and use of the SP PRO must be well understood to allow the SP PRO to be appropriately connected to the installation. How the SP PRO is wired into the switchboard is dependant on whether all the installation’s loads or only essential loads are to be supplied by the SP PRO for tariff...

  • Page 30: Off Grid Preparation

    AC Source is not exceeded. For example, if the plugable connection for a caravan uses a 10 A rated lead and plug, the SP PRO must be configured appropriately via SP LINK to prevent the current from exceeding this rating. In SP LINK the Nominal AC Voltage may be set to 240 V and the Min AC Voltage tolerance may be set to -10% (216 V);...

  • Page 31: Battery Wiring Preparation

    INSTALLATION | Installing for PRO Performance Battery Wiring Preparation Battery wiring to the SP PRO is common, regardless of the application. The below schematic diagram shows the main battery isolator, battery sense isolator and included temperature sensor. Doc #OI0003 Part #004122 Rev14 2013...

  • Page 32: Installation Of Spmc Models

    When removing the SP PRO from its Max temperature is ambient +30 degrees C, max packaging carefully inspect for any damage weight is 45 kg. The display of the SP PRO should that may have occurred in transit. Damage be at eye level.
  • Page 33 Please bear in mind that installations performed and signed off by a Selectronic Accredited Integrator will benefit from additional warranty cover. - The SP PRO is ready to go. Doc #OI0003 Part #004122 Rev14 2013...

  • Page 34: Battery Cabling Requirements

    Minimum Recommended Copper Battery Cable Sizes Total distance of one Minimum Size Copper Battery Cables based on cable loss < 2% conductor from the ( V90 OR V-90HT INSULATION ) SP PRO to the battery terminals SPMC240 SPMC241 SPMC481 SPMC482 SPMC1201 <...

  • Page 35: Dc Wiring

    AC wiring should be fed up through the appropriate gland and terminated to the SP PRO. Connect the AC load wiring to the SP PRO: earth stripped back 16 mm to the AC Load earth terminal, neutral and active stripped back 12 mm to the AC Load terminals. Connect the AC source wiring to the SP PRO: earth to the AC Source earth terminal, neutral and active to the AC Source terminals.

  • Page 36: Spmc1201 Expansion Card Warning

    The sense wires for the externals shunts should be fed up through the appropriate gland and terminated to the SP PRO expansion card. The sense cabling should be kept as short as possible. “CAT5” type cabling or any multi conductor multi strand cable is suitable for shunt sense wiring. Remember that these small cables are connected to battery negative and an inadvertent short circuit with either lead to battery positive would short circuit the battery bank.

  • Page 37: Generator Control Wiring

    “CAT5” type cabling or any multi conductor multi strand cable is suitable for all control wiring. The Expansion Card can be plugged in and out of the SP PRO for ease of wiring.

  • Page 38: Installation Of Splc Models

    REAR AIR OUTLET MESH COVER : Fit and secure with six thumb screws - Mount the SP PRO on the mounting plate - Remove the cover plate by unscrewing by first hooking the top of the inverter over two screws at the bottom of the SP PRO.
  • Page 39 Installations performed and signed off by a Selectronic Accredited Integrator will benefit from an additional warranty cover. - STOP: Detailed instruction for wiring SP PRO contained on the following pages. These MUST be followed before proceeding with installation. Important points Initial Switch On.

  • Page 40: Battery Cabling Requirements

    Note: Battery Sense / Pre-charge cable MUST be robust with solid insulation. DO NOT USE CAT5 or equivalent cable. Primary DC Terminal Connections M8 copper lugs are required to connect battery wiring into the SP PRO. 70 mm lugs may need to be reduced in width to fit within circuit breaker terminal.

  • Page 41: Dc Wiring

    DC Wiring The SP PRO contains a 250 A DC circuit breaker and a low current Battery Sense / Pre charge DC switch. It may be necessary to fit additional fusing or circuit breakers to protect the battery system. Any additional fuse or circuit breaker must be located in a user accessible position and be in close proximity to the battery system.

  • Page 42: Expansion Card Warning

    “CAT5” type cabling or any multi conductor multi strand cable is suitable for all control wiring. The Expansion Card can be plugged in and out of the SP PRO for ease of wiring.

  • Page 43: Serial Port Connection

    Gland Plate Fitout To maintain the IP rating and safety approval of the SP PRO, all gland plate holes must be completely filled. Gland plates supplied with the SP PRO have “knock outs” for your convenience. Please do not “knock out”...

  • Page 44: Using Sp Link

    • No State of Charge readings, voltage only. To go further and unlock the true power of the SP PRO unit, you will need to load the SP LINK software (found on the supplied USB stick) onto your PC computer. We strongly suggest these steps are done before heading to the installation site.

  • Page 45: Sp Pro Firmware Version 7.0 Onwards

    Integrator. For full warranty terms and conditions please see the warranty supplied with your SP PRO inverter. To get started you do not have to be connected to an SP PRO inverter. Once you have installed SP LINK onto your computer you are able to pre-configure and store the site information and SP PRO configuration setting.

  • Page 46: Preparing A New Site

    Simply RIGHT CLICK MOST HEADINGS and tabs and a pdf copy of the SP LINK manual will appear on the right hand side of your screen displaying the relevant section. You can also access both the SP PRO manual(this document) and SP LINK manual from the Help menu at any time.

  • Page 47: Saving A New Site

    Under the Connection settings tab you will need to select the Connection Type method to connect to the SP PRO. If you are simply going to plug your computer into the SP PRO then select Direct. ogin assword is required for connecting to the SP PRO.

  • Page 48: Preparing A New Configuration

    You can now start to prepare your Configuration. The SP PRO configuration is stored in a file within the site file and contains all of the SP PRO settings for transferring into the SP PRO. This can be done after you connect SP LINK to the SP PRO (see “Connecting to your SP PRO”...
  • Page 49 SP LINK | Using SP LINK The following tables have a minimal list of settings to consider for each particular application. SOLAR HYBRID (ON GRID) GRID BACKUP SETTINGS SETTING CONFIGURATION TAB COMMENTS AC Source Disconnect Alarm System Enable to alert users that system is running on battery supply SoC Shutdown Inverter...

  • Page 50: Saving A New Configuration

    Click the “Connect” button under connection settings or in the Connection menu, click Connect. Now SP LINK is connected through to the SP PRO. SP LINK will notify you if a connection is unable to be established. It is important to note that at this stage the SP PRO has NOT been configured with any of the setting changes that you have made.

  • Page 51: Configuring Your Sp Pro

    SP LINK will - unless “Get SP PROs Configuration” has just been performed - warn that all settings will be overwritten. For security purposes, to ensure no-one can tamper with your SP PRO, you will now be asked to enter your passcode.

  • Page 52: Service And Maintenance

    4. Replace filter and tighten the four retaining screws. All other maintenance on your SP PRO should be performed by a Selectronic Accredited Integrator. Above the fan filter is a safety grill. Do not remove this grill – fast moving fan blades can cause...

  • Page 53: Maintenance Of Your Sp Pro

    SERVICE | Service and Maintenance Maintenance of your SP PRO Very little is required in order to maintain your SP PRO, however following the steps below will ensure smooth operation of the system. • Cleaning. Large particles of dirt can be removed with a soft brush or similar implement. Dust can be removed with a damp cloth.

  • Page 54: Restoring To Factory Default Settings

    The following procedure will restore factory defaults - Off Grid, Voltage Control mode - with the choice of either flooded or sealed battery voltage defaults. • Set SP PRO in Idle mode with a long press of the ON button (AC Load Indicator OFF) • Press and hold buttons B as shown, all indicators will go off.

  • Page 55: Operating When The Generator Is Offline

    This will mean that either the fan needs replacement or that a foreign body is stuck in the fan. Either situation is unlikely as the SP PRO is protected against pest infestation and the fan life monitor should predict fan failure.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Selectronic can provide a second opinion (charges may apply) of the Performance Data. If ATTENTION indicator is on or flashing then connect to the SP PRO with SP LINK and check the “Attention Required” panel in the Data View - Now section. Here you will find in plain English the reason for the Attention indicator.

  • Page 57: General

    “Now” tab of “Data View”. partly recharged: • Switch the SP PRO to Idle via the push button Increase the generator minimum run time to for a few seconds then back on. If this does increase the amount of battery recharge before...

  • Page 58: Inverter Start/Shutdown Problems

    SP PRO WILL NOT START If the power goes off for short periods (1 second to a If the indicators remain dark when the SP PRO is few minutes) switched on it is likely that DC power is not present.

  • Page 59: Battery Problems

    • Physically inspect the battery and check for loose connections. Monitor the battery voltage as heavy loads supplied by the SP PRO are turned on and off. • Check the voltage on each battery making up the battery bank to see if there are cells not fully charged or not accepting charge.

  • Page 60: Appendix A Specifications

    C-tick Australia Product Specifications Note: Selectronic reserve the right to change specifications without notice. All ratings are at 25°C and nominal battery voltage unless otherwise stated. The product is specified to a maximum altitude of 2000 metres. Doc #OI0003 Part #004122 Rev14 2013...
  • Page 61 Memory retention of settings & data Permanent SP LINK configuration and monitoring software Standard, allows configuration of parameters and monitoring of parameters and SP PRO display remotely. Dimensions (mounted) W x H x D 375 x 690 x 220 540 x 870 x 290...
  • Page 62 NOTES Doc #OI0003 Part #004122 Rev14 2013...
  • Page 64 Selectronic Australia Pty Ltd © 2013 Suite 5, 20 Fletcher Rd Chirnside Park VIC 3116 Australia Ph +61 3 9727 6600 Fax +61 3 9727 6601 www.selectronic.com.au Doc #OI0003 Part #004122 Rev14 2013...

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