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Rayleigh Instruments RI-ENERGYFLOW-3P-MODULAR RI-ENERGYFLOW-HYBRID User Manual

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3-Phase Modular Inverters
Rayleigh Instruments Limited
Raytel House, Cutlers Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 5WA. UK
RI-ENERGYFLOW-3P-MODULAR
RI-ENERGYFLOW-HYBRID
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www.rayleigh.com
Telephone : +44 (0) 1245 428500
Email : sales@rayleigh.com
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  • Page 1 Telephone : +44 (0) 1245 428500 Email : sales@rayleigh.com RI-ENERGYFLOW-3P-MODULAR RI-ENERGYFLOW-HYBRID 3-Phase Modular Inverters 10kW | 12kW User Manual Rayleigh Instruments Limited www.rayleigh.com Raytel House, Cutlers Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 5WA. UK...
  • Page 2 Copyright Statement Please keep the manual properly and operate in strict accordance with all safety and operating instructions in this manual. Please do not operate the system before reading through the manual. Contact the nearest hazardous waste disposal station when the products or components are discarded.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1 Introduction ........................5 1.1 System Introduction ..................5 1.2 Operation Modes....................6 1.3 Safety Introduction .................... 7 1.4 Battery Safety Datasheet ................10 1.5 General Precautions ..................10 1.6 Parts List ......................11 1.7 System Appearance ..................15 1.8.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1.1 System Introduction E8KT/E10KT/E12KT can be applied in DC- coupled systems (mostly new installation), AC- coupled systems (mostly retrofit) and Hybrid-coupled systems (mostly retrofit, and PV capacity-increase), as the following schemes show: Figure1 DC-coupled Storage System-Scheme Figure 2 AC-coupled Storage System-Scheme...

  • Page 6: Operation Modes

    Figure 3 Hybrid-coupled Storage System-Scheme 1.2 Operation Modes There are three basic modes that end users can choose via inverter screen/APP. SELF CONSUME: The energy generated by the solar panels will be used in the following order: Feed the home loads; Charge the battery and then, feed into the grid. When the sun is off, the load will be supported by battery to enhance self-consumption.

  • Page 7: Safety Introduction

    PEAK SHIFT: This mode is designed for time-use mode customer. The customer is able to set up the charging/discharging time & power via inverter screen or APP. 1.3 Safety Introduction 1.3.1 Manual Keeping This manual contains important information about operating the system. Before operating, please read it very carefully.
  • Page 8 While maintaining, the maintainer is not allowed to operate any equipment until all the equipment has been turned off and fully discharged. 1.3.3 Protection of Warning Sign The warning signs contain important information for the system to operate safely, and it is strictly prohibited to torn or damage them.
  • Page 9 1.3.8. Information on environmental conservation and recycling This Symbol indicates that the marked device must not be disposed of as normal household waste. It must be disposed of at a collection center for the recycling of electric and electronic equipment.

  • Page 10: Battery Safety Datasheet

    1.4 Battery Safety Datasheet 1.4.1. Hazard Information Classification of the hazardous chemical Exempt from classification according to Australian WHS regulations. Other hazards This product is a Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery with certified compliance under the UN Recommendations on Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.

  • Page 11: Parts List

    Do not touch the system with wet hands. Do not put any heavy objects on top of the system. Do not damage the system with sharp objects. Do not install or operate the system in potentially explosive atmospheres or areas of high humidity. Do not mount the inverter and the battery pack in areas containing highly flammable materials or gases.
  • Page 12 Accessory - Cable (PACK10.2) Accessory - Cable (PACK20.4) Accessory - Cable (PACK30.6)
  • Page 13 Accessory - Cable (PACK40.8)

  • Page 15: System Appearance

    1.7 System Appearance Figure 4 E8KT/E10KT/E12KT Delivery Scope Object Description Hybrid Inverter EMS Display Screen Cable Box (connected to Inverter) PACK5.1 (Battery 1) PACK5.1 (Battery 2)
  • Page 16 1.7.1 Cable Box Part Figure 5 Inverter without Cable Box Covers-Front View Figure 6 Cable Box Part without Covers-Front View Object Description Battery circuit breaker Output terminal block（BACK UP） DC isolation switch...
  • Page 17 Figure 7 Cable Box Part without Covers Object Description DVC* class Object Description DVC* class PV1, PV2 DVC C BACKUP DVC C DRM OR ON GRID DVC C DVC A PARALLEL2 DVC A METER+DRY DVC A DVC A BAT+,BAT- DVC A COMM DVC A DVC A...

  • Page 18: Liability Limitation

    1.8. Liability Limitation Any product damage or property loss caused by the following conditions, does not assume any direct or indirect liability. ⚫ Product modified, design changed or parts replaced without authorization; Changes, repair attempts and erasing of series number or seals by non-company technician;...
  • Page 19 The E8KT/E10KT/E12KT is naturally ventilated. The location should therefore be clean, dry and adequately ventilated. The mounting location must allow free access to the unit for installation and maintenance purposes, and the system panels must not be blocked. The following locations are not allowed for installation: ⚫...
  • Page 20 To protect against the spread of fire in living spaces where the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT is mounted or on surfaces of a wall or structure in living spaces with a E8KT/E10KT/E12KT on the other side, the wall or structure shall have a suitable non-combustible barrier. If the mounting surface itself is not made of a suitable non-combustible material, a non- combustible barrier can be placed between the E8KT/E10KT/E12KT and the surface of a wall or structure.

  • Page 21: Installation

    2.2 Installation Step 1 Remove the battery and inverter from the packaging box. 2.2.1 Battery Installation Step 2 Assemble the battery mounting panel on the battery. Figure 9 Assemble Battery Mounting Panel Step 3 Position the battery parallel to the wall and use a Φ8mm drill to drill holes at a depth of about 70mm in the wall for subsequent fix action of the mounting plates.
  • Page 22 Step4 Remove the debris baffle and secure the battery to the wall with screws and gaskets. Figure 11Battery Installation-Mounting on the Wall Step 5 To assemble the second (and all other) battery, repeat steps 6 and 7, respectively. Figure 12 Battery Installation Second Battery Installation 2.2.2 Inverter Installation Step 6 Inverter Installation.
  • Page 23 Figure 13 Inverter Installation Step 7 Hang the inverter onto the mounting panels, adjust the entire system and ensure that the battery and the inverter have been securely hung onto the panels and brackets. Figure 14 Inverter Installation on the Wall Step 8 Please make AC cables on site.
  • Page 24 is lower than 1 ohm. If the wire is longer than 20m, it's recommended to use 10AWG or 6mm²cable for backup and 8AWG or 8mm²cable for grid. WARNING:: There are"L1,L2,L3" "N'' '' PE'' symbols marked inside the connector, the Line wire of grid must be connected to "L1,L2,L3" terminal; the Neutral wire of grid must be connected to "N"...
  • Page 25 5. Assembly the plug shell ,adapter as below picture, Push the adapter and Shell by hand until a “Click” is heard or felt. 6.Plug the AC connector into the jack for the AC connection by hand until a “Click” is heard or felt.
  • Page 26 Figure 15 (9) Connect the AC wiring terminal to the corresponding hole site of the inverter and lock it with a screw driver or electric screw driver (suggestion: stem diameters and torsion of screwdriver or electric screwdriver should be 4mm and 8~12kg-f.cm respectively) (10) Tighten the nut.
  • Page 27 Figure 16 Cable Box Bottom View, Wiring Connectors Step 9 Connect the BAT communication cable of the cable box from Step 13 to the topmost battery at the right side. Then use the communication cable supplied with the batteries to connect the batteries to each other via the respective connectors on the left side.
  • Page 28 Figure 17 Wiring the Communication Cable...
  • Page 29 Step10 Connect the power cables of the bottom battery from Step 4 to the side terminals of the top battery. Make sure that red connects to red and black connects to black. Figure 18 Wiring the Battery Power Cable Step11 Close the battery covers and connect the PV-MC4 connectors to the system (connection on both sides).
  • Page 30 Figure 19 PV Wiring Step12 Close the lid and tighten the screw. Figure 20...

  • Page 31: External Ct Connection

    NOTE: Recommended AC circuit breaker rating is 32A for grid, 25A for backup. NOTE: It is necessary to disconnect the power line, communication line and communication line between battery pack and inverter to manually sleep all battery packs. STATEMENT: The method of anti-islanding protection is power variation. 2.3 External CT Connection The electricity meter should be mounted and connected at the grid transition point (feed-in point) so that it can measure the grid reference and feed-in power.

  • Page 32: Dred Port Connections (Optional，Only For Drm Function)

    NOTE: External CT should be placed near the power grid. If CT test pass but inverter still can't achieve export power (power is not controllable or always 0 power output).Please check installation location of the CT. 2.4 DRED Port Connections (optional，only for DRM function) DRED means demand response enable device.

  • Page 33: Meter+Dry Port Connections

    Description RS485-B RS485-A 2.6 METER+DRY Port Connections Description DRY contact DRY contact RS485-B RS485-A...

  • Page 34: Single Line Diagram

    2.5 Single Line Diagram The single line diagrams of DC-, AC- and Hybrid-coupled system are as below: Figure 26 DC-coupled system Figure 27 AC-coupled system...

  • Page 35: System Operation

    Figure 28 Hybrid-coupled system 3. System Operation 3.1 Switch On When turning on the system, it is very important to follow the steps below to prevent damage to the system. WARNING: Please check the installation again before turning on the system. S t e p 1 : Turn on the battery switch on the battery pack.

  • Page 36: Switch Off

    S t e p 3 : Turn on the external PV switch. S t e p 4 : Turn on the external grid switch. S t e p 5 : If backup load is applied, turn on the external Backup switch. NOTE: The Backup switch is only used when a backup load is applied.
  • Page 37 grid electric supply to the BESS! The upper cover plate cannot be opened until the DC-link capacitance inside the battery modules discharges completely about 15 minutes later. 3.3.1 Emergency Handling Plan 1. Disconnect the AC breaker. 2. Check the control power supply. If it is OK, return the power supply to find out the reason.
  • Page 38 2. If the battery pack is not on fire yet, extinguish the fire before the battery pack catches fire. 3. If the battery pack is on fire, do not try to extinguish but evacuate people immediately. There may be a possible explosion when batteries are heated above 150°C. When the battery pack is burning, it leaks poisonous gases.

  • Page 39: Ems Introduction And Set Up

    4 EMS Introduction And Set Up 4.1 Function Description Figure 30 E8KT/E10KT/E12KT EMS Interface Figure 31 PACK Interface Object Name Description Grid connection Indicator LED Off-grid Red: The inverter is in fault. Return Button: Escape from current interface or function. Enter the setting interface.
  • Page 40 LED indicator description Table 4.1 LED working status indication Power indicator LED Normal/Alarm status Instructions /Protection ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Shut off off off off off off off dormancy ALL OFF down Flash off Normal light standby mode one time Standby According to battery indicator...
  • Page 41 Flash off Normal light three times According to battery indicator Flash Flash Alarm light three three times times Discharge Under Stop off off off off off off voltage light discharging protection Temperature, overcurrent, short Stop off off off off off light light circuit, reverse...

  • Page 42: Display And Setting

    4.2 Display and Setting 4.2.1 General settings After the machine is installed, you can use it by following the steps below. If you have more requirements for setting, you can refer to Section 4.3 Press ESC button to enter the setting interface and the default password is 00000. Menu Menu Menu...
  • Page 43 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Level Level Level Comment Level 2 Level 3 Level 5 Level 7 Level 8 Selection The battery is only used as a backup power supply when the grid fails. As long as the grid works, the batteries won’t be BAT Priority...
  • Page 44 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Level Level Level Comment Level 2 Level 3 Level 5 Level 7 Level 8 Selection CEI0-21 ACEA 5. Spain 6. UK 7. Hungary 8. Belgium 9. New Zealand 10. Greece 11. France 12.
  • Page 45 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Default Level Level Level Comment Level 2 Level 3 Level 5 Level 7 Level 8 Selection Allows the user to set Date/ Set time, date and day the time, date and Time day.

  • Page 46: Configuration Menus Overview

    4.3 Configuration Menus Overview Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection The energy generated by the solar panels will be used in the following order: Feed the home loads;...
  • Page 47 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection Or, if enabled, to set the Enable export power limit. set the export If Enable is selected, the user power Power will be prompted to enter the limit(Range:...
  • Page 48 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection Meter option is used for Meter measuring the system current. Allows the user to connect an Disable external inverter to the Disable system (either instead of PV, Couple...
  • Page 49 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection up and check the state of Enable charge and depth of discharge at the interval set. If time is selected the user Time Set time will be prompted to enter a...
  • Page 50 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection 5. Spain 6. UK 7. Hungary 8. Belgium 9. New Zealand 10. Greece 11. France 12. Bangkok 13. Thailand 14. South Africa 15.
  • Page 51 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection Limit or increase the power GRID 0…100% 100% exported from the system to POWER the grid. set upper 280Vac limit voltage VOLT(S protection 1000ms...
  • Page 52 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection protection 500ms time set lower limit 45Hz frequency FREQ(S protection 500ms time GRID U Set max Grid voltage 280Vac GRID U Set min Grid voltage 130Vac GRID F...
  • Page 53 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection set voltage （If enabled, Once the AC output voltage is VOLT lower than 200V this set value, the output power will start to decrease.）...
  • Page 54 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection decrease.） This is the time it takes for the exported reactive power to REACT reach the grid standard level. 6…60 Seconds RESP Seconds This setting should not be...
  • Page 55 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection programming password. New password Confirm new password Maintena User cannot access Not accessible to user. Cancel Factory Resets the system to factory Cancel RESET default settings.
  • Page 56 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Level Default Comment Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection Unit: hours Shows the number of times Conne Times: the inverter is connected to Time the grid. History: Shows the user the total Peak Today: generated watts and today's...

  • Page 57: Battery Storage And Recharging

    5 Battery storage and recharging 5.1 Battery storage requirements 1. Storage environment requirements: –Ambient temperature: 0℃~40℃; recommended storage temperature: 20℃~30℃; –Relative humidity: 0%RH~90%RH; –In a dry, ventilated and clean place; –No contact with corrosive organic solvents, gases and other substances; –No direct sunlight;...

  • Page 59: Stick Logger Quick Guide

    6 Stick Logger Quick Guide 6.1 Download APP S t e p 1: Scan the QR Code on the right side and download the APP. IPhone: Search “SOLARMAN Smart” in Apple Store. Android: Search “SOLARMAN Smart” in Google Play. 6.2 Stick Logger Installation S t e p 1: Assemble logger to the inverter communication interface as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 60: Abnormal State Processing

    Logger running Light off: Running abnormally. status On 1s/Off 1s (Slow flash): Running normally. On 100ms/Off 100ms (Fast flash): Restore factory settings. The normal operation status of the stick logger, when router connected to the network normally: 1. Successful connection status with serve: NET light keeps on after the logger powered 2.
  • Page 61 1.Connection betw- een stick logger and inverter loosen or 1. Connection between logger and Power supply abnormal. router normal, connection between abnormal 2.Inverter power in logger and remote server abnormal. sufficient. 3.Stick Logger abnormal. 1. Exit automatically after 5mins. 2. Long press Reset button for SMARTLINK Fast 5s, reboot stick logger.

  • Page 62: Usage Methods And Notices For Reset Button

    6.5 Usage Methods and Notices for Reset Button 6.5.1 Usage methods and key-press descriptions for reset button Key-press Status Description Light Status Short press 1s SMARTLINK rapid networking status. NET light flashes fast for 100ms. Long press 5s Rebooting the stick logger. All lights are extinguished immediately.

  • Page 63: Solarman Smart App

    7 SOLARMAN Smart APP 7.1 Registration Go to SOLARMAN Smart and register. Click "Register" and create your account here. 7.2 Create a Plant Click "Add Now" to create your plant. Please fill in plant basic info and other info here. 7.3 Add a Logger Method 1: Enter logger SN manually.

  • Page 64: Network Configuration

    7.4 Network Configuration After the logger is added, please configure the network to ensure normal operation. Go to "Plant Details"-"Device List", find the target SN and click "Networking". Step 1：Confirm Wi-Fi Info Please make sure your phone has connected to the right WIFI network. And click "Start".
  • Page 65 Notice 5G WIFI is not supported. Special characters (e.g. ，；‘’ =” ” `) in router name and password are not supported. Step 2：Connect to AP network Click "Go to connect" and find the right "AP_XXXXX" network (XXXXX refers to logger SN).If the password is required, you can find the password on the logger body.
  • Page 66 If configuration failure occurs, please check the following reason and try it again. （1）Make sure WLAN is ON. （2）Make sure WIFI is normal. （3）Make sure wireless router does not implement the white-black list. （4）Remove the special characters in Wi-Fi network. （5）Shorten the distance between the phone and device.

  • Page 67: Alarm Code And Error Code

    8 Alarm Code and Error Code 8.1 Alarm Code Codes English description Grid Volt Low Grid Volt High Grid Frequency Low Grid Frequency High Solar Loss Bat Loss Bat Under Volt Bat Volt Low Bat Volt High Over Load GFCI Over LN Reverse Fan Fault BAT Power Down...

  • Page 68: Error Code

    CT Reverse Grid Volt Lock Fail PV off System Reset 8.2 Error Code English description Codes Soft Time Out INV Volt Short GFCI Sensor Fault Bus Volt Low Bus Volt High Bus Short Circuit PV ISO Under Fault PV Input Short Circuit Bypass Relay Fault INV Curr Over INV DC Over...
  • Page 69 The inverter is easy to maintain. When you encounter the following problems, please refer to the Solutions below, and contact the local distributor if the problem remains unsolved. The following table lists some of the basic problems that may occur during the actual operation as well as their corresponding basic solutions.
  • Page 70 (2) Contact customer service if error warning continues. INV Abnormal (1) Please contact the distributor. Communicatio (1) Restart the inverter and wait until it functions normally. n Fault (2) Contact customer service if error warning continues. (1) Check if the local voltage and frequency is in compliance with the machine specification;...

  • Page 71: Product Specifications

    10. Product Specifications Battery Specifications BluE-PACK5.1 Electrical Energy Capacity 5.1kWh Battery type LFP (LiFePO4) Depth of Discharge (DoD) 51.2V Rated voltage Operating Voltage Range 44~58Vdc Operation Maximum Charging Current 50A (0.5C) Maximum Discharging Current 80A (0.8C) 0℃~+50℃ Operating temperature range -10℃~+50℃(Built in heating film) Storage temperature range -20℃~+50℃...
  • Page 72 MPPT Voltage Range 140~1000Vd.c. MPPT Range (full load) 380~850Vd.c. 420~850Vd.c. 480~850Vd.c. MPPT Tracker / Strings Max. continuous PV input current 15Ad.c.×2 Isc PV 20Ad.c.×2 Max. back feed current 0Ad.c. Max. continuous PV input power 16000W 20000W 20000W Battery terminal Battery type Lithium or lead-acid batteries Voltage range 44~58Vd.c.
  • Page 73 Rated frequency 50/60Hz Rated output Current 10.7Aa.c. 13.3Aa.c. 13.3Aa.c. Maximum continuous output 11.6Aa.c. 14.5Aa.c. 14.5Aa.c. current Rated frequency 50/60Hz（Fluctuation range±0.2%） Rated continuous output power 7360W 9200W 9200W Maximum output apparent power 8000VA 10000VA 10000VA Max. output fault current 99Apeak Backup load overcurrent protection General parameters -25°C to +60°C, derating above 40 °C Temperature...
  • Page 74 Grid Regulation AS/NZS 4777.2, VDE-AR-N4105, VDE0126-1-1 Safety Regulation IEC/EN 62109-1&2, IEC62040-1 EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6- 3, EN61000-6-4,EN61000-4-16, EN61000- 4-18, EN61000-4-29 Table 9.1 Grid specification (single-phase） Grid Output Voltage Output Frequency Boot wait Specification Range (Vac) Range (Hz) time(S) China 187-252 49.5-50.2 Germany 184-264 47.5-51.5...
  • Page 75 Israel 195.5~253 47.0~51.5 Poland 195.5~253 49.00~50.05 Chile-BT 176.0~242 47.5~51.5 Chile-HD 198.0~242 49~51 Chile-LD 198.0~242 49~51 Local 150-280 45.0-55 60Hz 184-264 59.5-60.5...

  • Page 76: Routine Maintenance

    11 Routine Maintenance 11.1 Maintenance Plan Check if wire connections are loose. Check if cables are aged/damaged. Check if cable insulating ribbon drops. Check if cable terminal is loose, any overheat sign. Check if ground connection is good. 11.1.1 Operating Environment (Every six months) Carefully observe whether the battery system equipment is ineffective or damaged;...

  • Page 77: Quality Assurance

    Appropriate protective measures should be taken while maintaining, such as insulated gloves, shoes, and anti-noise ear plugs. Life is priceless. Make sure no one would get hurt first. In case of a deep discharge, the battery must be charged to a SOC rate of 30% to 50%，If the entire system is static (i.e.
  • Page 78 For faulty products in any of above cases, if the customer requests maintenance, paid maintenance service may be provided. Contact Rayleigh Instruments for details.
  • Page 79 If you have any further technical questions about our product please contact us: Rayleigh Instruments Limited Raytel House, Cutlers Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 5WA. UK Telephone: +44 (0) 1245 428500 Email: sales@rayleigh.com www.rayleigh.com...

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