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NI-5048M-HF
SOLAR INVERTER
Version: 1.1

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  • Page 1 User Manual NI-5048M-HF SOLAR INVERTER Version: 1.1...

  • 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 All safety instructions in this document must be read, understood and WARNING:...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This is a multi-function inverter, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support in a single package. The comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and easy-accessible button operations such as battery charging current, AC or solar charging 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 input 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 content. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should have received the following items inside the package:  Inverter x 1  User manual x 1  RS232 Communication cable x 1 ...

  • Page 7: Battery Connection

    Please take the following steps to implement battery connection: 1. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size. This step only applied to NI-5048M-HF models. 2. Connect all battery packs as required. It is recommend to connect minimum of 200Ah capacity battery for...
  • Page 8 3. For NI-5048M-HF models, apply ring terminals to your battery wires and secure it to the battery terminal block with the bolts properly tightened. Refer to battery cable size for torque value. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter is correctly connected and ring terminals are secured to the battery terminals.

  • Page 9: Ac Input/Output Connection

    The recommended spec of AC breaker is 50A for NI-5048M-HF. CAUTION!! There are two power terminal blocks with “IN” (Input) and “OUT” (Output) markings. DO NOT mistakenly connect to the wrong connectors. WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel.

  • Page 10: Pv Connection

    Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT Total input (reference) Q'ty of panels (For NI-5048M-HF, Min in series: 6 pcs, max. in series: 12 power - 250Wp pcs.) - Vmp: 30.1Vdc 6 pcs in series...

  • Page 11: Final Assembly

    PV Module Wire Connection Please take the following to implement PV module connection: 1. Remove insulation sleeve for about 7 mm on your positive and negative wires. 2. We recommend using bootlace ferrules on the wires for optimal performance. 3. Check polarities of wire connections from PV modules to PV input screw terminals.

  • Page 12: Remote Display Panel Installation

    Remote Display Panel Installation The LCD module can be removable and installed in a remote location with an optional communication cable. Please take the follow steps to implement this remote panel installation. Step 1. Remove the screw on the bottom of LCD panel and pull down the module from the case. Detach the cable from the remote communication port.

  • Page 13: Communication Options

    Step 3. Connect LCD module to the inverter with an optional RJ45 communication cable as shown below. RS-232 communication Remote To PC communication USB communication To PC BMS communication Communication Options Serial Connection Please use the supplied serial cable to connect between the inverter and your PC. Install the monitoring software from the bundled CD and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your installation.

  • Page 14: Dry Contact Signal

    Dry Contact Signal There is one dry contact (3A/250VAC) available on the rear panel. It could be used to deliver signal to external device when battery voltage reaches warning level. Unit Status Condition Dry contact port: NC & C NO & C Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered.

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION Power ON/OFF Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch (located on the LCD module) to turn on the unit. Operation and Display Panel The operation and the LCD module, shown in the chart below, includes six indicators, six function keys, on/off switch and a LCD display, indicating the operating status and input/output power information.

  • Page 16: Lcd Display Icons

    Function Keys Function Key Description Exit the setting USB function setting Select USB OTG functions Timer setting for the Setup the timer for prioritizing the output source Output source priority Timer setting for the Setup the timer for prioritizing the charger source Charger source priority To last selection Down...
  • Page 17 When battery is charging, it will present battery charging status. Status Battery voltage LCD Display <2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns. Bottom bar will be on and the other three Constant 2 ~ 2.083V/cell bars will flash in turns. Current mode / Bottom two bars will be on and the other two 2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell...

  • Page 18: Lcd Setting

    60A (default) Maximum charging current: To configure total charging Setting range is from 10A to 100A current for solar and utility chargers. NI-5048M-HF models. (Max. charging current = Increment of each click is 10A. utility charging current + solar charging current)
  • Page 19 Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 90-280VAC. AC input voltage range If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 170-280VAC. AGM (default) Flooded If “User-Defined” is selected, User-Defined battery charge voltage and low DC cut-off voltage can be set up in program 26, 27 and 29.
  • Page 20 Pace battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up. No need for further setting. Select “LIb” if using Lithium LIb-protocol compatible battery battery compatible to Lib protocol. If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up.
  • Page 21 Increment of each click is 10A. current from program 02 for utility charger. Available options in NI-5048M-HF model: 46V (default) Setting range is from 44V to 51V. Setting voltage point back Increment of each click is 1V.
  • Page 22 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 23 56.4V Bulk charging voltage (C.V voltage) If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up. Setting range is from 48.0V to 61.0V for NI-5048M-HF model. Increment of each click is 0.1V. NI-5048M-HF default setting: 54.0V Floating charging voltage If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up.
  • Page 24 NI-5048M-HF default setting: 58.4V Battery equalization voltage Setting range is from 48.0V to 61.0V for NI-5048M-HF model. Increment of each click is 0.1V. 60min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900min. Increment of each click is 5min.
  • Page 25 Reset Not reset(Default) Erase all data log 3 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes (default) 20 minutes Data log recorded interval *The maximum data log number is 1440. If it’s over 1440, it will re-write the first log. 30 minutes 60 minutes For minute setting, the range is from 0 to 59.
  • Page 26 For year setting, the range is from 17 to 99. Time setting – Year Functional Setting There are three function keys on the display panel to implement special functions such as USB OTG, timer setting for output source priority and timer setting for charger source priority. 1.
  • Page 27 No USB disk is detected. USB disk is protected from copying. Document inside the USB disk contains the wrong format. If any error occurs, error code will only show for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, it will automatically return to the main screen.

  • Page 28: Display Setting

    3. Timer Setting for the Charger Source Priority This timer setting is to set up the charger source priority per day. Procedure LCD Screen Step 1: Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter Timer Setup Mode for charging source priority.
  • Page 29 Input frequency=50Hz Input frequency PV voltage=260V PV voltage PV current = 2.5A PV current PV power = 500W PV power AC and PV charging current=50A PV charging current=50A Charging current AC charging current=50A...
  • Page 30 AC and PV charging power=500W PV charging power=500W Charging power AC charging power=500W Battery voltage=25.5V, output voltage=230V Battery voltage and output voltage Output frequency=50Hz Output frequency Load percent=70% Load percentage...
  • Page 31 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 32 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. PV energy generated this year and Load output energy this year. PV Total energy = 38.8MWh, Load Output Total energy = 98.8MWh.

  • Page 33: Operating Mode Description

    Secondary CPU version 00003.03. 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 unit but it still can charge is not turned on yet but at this...
  • Page 34 Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility. Fault mode Note: *Fault mode: Errors are Charging by PV energy. PV energy and utility can caused by inside circuit error charge batteries. or external reasons such as over temperature, output short circuited and so on.

  • Page 35: Battery Equalization Description

    Operation mode Description LCD display The unit will provide output Power from utility. power from the mains. It will Line Mode 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.
  • Page 36  When to Equalize In floating charge stage, when setting the equalization interval (battery equalization cycle) is reached, or equalization is activated immediately, the controller will start to enter Equalize Mode.  Equalize Charging and Timeout In Equalize Mode, the controller will supply power to charge battery as much as possible until battery voltage reach the equalization voltage.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Warning Indicator

    Warning Indicator Warning Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing Code Beep three times every Fan is locked when inverter is on. second Over temperature None Battery is over-charged Beep once every second Low battery Beep once every second Overload Beep once every 0.5 second Output power derating Beep twice every 3 seconds PV energy is low.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Line Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL NI-5048M-HF Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator) Nominal Input Voltage 230Vac 170Vac±7V (UPS); Low Loss Voltage 90Vac±7V (Appliances) 180Vac±7V (UPS); Low Loss Return Voltage 100Vac±7V (Appliances) High Loss Voltage 280Vac±7V High Loss Return Voltage 270Vac±7V...
  • Page 40 Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL NI-5048M-HF Rated Output Power 5KVA/5KW Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Waveform 230Vac±5% Output Voltage Regulation 50Hz Output Frequency Peak Efficiency 5s@≥130% load; 10s@105%~130% load Overload Protection 2* rated power for 5 seconds Surge Capacity...
  • Page 41 Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode INVERTER MODEL NI-5048M-HF Charging Algorithm 3-Step 100Amp AC Charging Current (Max) =230Vac) Bulk Charging Flooded Battery 58.4 Voltage AGM / Gel Battery 56.4 Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc Charging Curve MPPT Solar Charging Mode...

  • Page 42: 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 43 Backup Time @ 48Vdc 100Ah (min) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 200Ah (min) 1288 1000 1500 2000 2500 NI-5048M-HF 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Note: Backup time depends on the quality of the battery, age of battery and type of battery.
  • Page 44 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 45 3. Installation and Operation PYLONTECH After configuration, please install LCD panel with inverter and Lithium battery with the following steps. 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.
  • Page 46 WECO 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 47 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 48 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. Use one custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery.
  • Page 49 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 50: Appendix A: 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56 【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 57 【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 58 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 charging different inverter model may vary. current: Please see product manual for the details. Float charging voltage It’s to set up battery charging parameters.

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