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  • Page 1 User Manual SPCIII-7200-48 7.2kW SOLAR INVERTER / CHARGER...

  • 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 ........................3 Product Overview ........................... 4 INSTALLATION ................................5 Unpacking and Inspection........................5 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 WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions.

  • 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: Basic System Architecture

    Basic System Architecture The following illustration shows basic application for this unit. It also includes the following devices to have a complete running system:  Generator or Utility mains.  PV modules Consult with your system integrator for other possible system architectures depending on your requirements. This inverter can power various appliances in home or office environment, including motor-type appliances such as tube light, fan, refrigerator and air conditioners.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview 3.6KW 7.2KW Appendix I. NOTE: For parallel model installation and operation, please check LCD display Status indicator Charging indicator Fault indicator Function buttons Power on/off switch AC input connectors AC output connectors (Load connection) PV connectors 10. Battery connectors 11.

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION Unpacking and Inspection Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should have received the following items inside of package: Inverter unit Manual software CD RS-232 cable Parallel communication cable Current sharing cable DC Fuse Preparation Before connecting all wirings, please take off bottom cover by removing two screws.

  • Page 8: Battery Connection

    Install the unit by screwing four screws. It’s recommended to use M4 or M5 screws. Battery Connection CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it’s requested to install a separate DC over-current protector or disconnect device between battery and inverter. It may not be requested to have a disconnect device in some applications, however, it’s still requested to have over-current protection installed.

  • Page 9: Ac Input/Output Connection

    WARNING: Shock Hazard Installation must be performed with care due to high battery voltage in series. CAUTION!! Do not place anything between the flat part of the inverter terminal and the ring terminal. Otherwise, overheating may occur. CAUTION!! Do not apply anti-oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are connected tightly.

  • Page 10: Pv Connection

    4. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first. →Ground (yellow-green) L→LINE (brown or black) N→Neutral (blue) 5. Make sure the wires are securely connected. CAUTION: Important Be sure to connect AC wires with correct polarity.
  • Page 11 Step 3: Assemble provided PV connectors with PV modules by the following steps. Components for PV connectors and Tools: Female connector housing Female terminal Male connector housing Male terminal Crimping tool and spanner Prepare the cable and follow the connector assembly process: Strip one cable 8 mm on both end sides and be careful NOT to nick conductors.
  • Page 12 Recommended Panel Configuration When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider the following parameters: 1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not to exceed maximum PV array open circuit voltage of the inverter. 2. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules should be higher than the start-up voltage. 8000W (2x 4000W) Max.

  • Page 13: Final Assembly

    Final Assembly After connecting all wirings, re-connect three cables and then put bottom cover back by screwing two screws as shown below. 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.
  • Page 14 Step 2. Prepare your mounting holes in the marked locations as shown in the illustration below. The LCD module then can be securely mounted to your desired location. Ø5-Ø9 Note: Wall installation should be implemented with the proper screws to the right. Step 3.

  • Page 15: Communication Connection

    Communication Connection 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. For detailed software operation, refer to the software user manual on the bundled CD. Wi-Fi Connection This unit is equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter.

  • Page 16: 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 display panel) to turn on the unit. Inverter Turn-on After this inverter is turned on, WELCOME light show will be started with RGB LED BAR. It will slowly cycle through entire spectrum of nine colors (Green, Sky blue, Royal blue, Violet, Pink, Red, Honey, Yellow, Lime yellow) about 10-15 seconds.

  • Page 17: Operation And Display Panel

    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 to indicate the operating status and input/output power information. Setting LED 2 LCD display Setting LED 1 Function keys Status indicators...

  • Page 18: Lcd Display Icons

    LCD Display Icons Icon Function description Input Source Information Indicates the AC input. Indicates the PV input Indicate input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charger current, charger power, battery voltage. Configuration Program and Fault Information Indicates the setting programs. Indicates the warning and fault codes. Warning: flashing with warning code.
  • Page 19 In battery mode, it will present battery capacity. Load Percentage Battery Voltage LCD Display < 1.85V/cell 1.85V/cell ~ 1.933V/cell Load >50% 1.933V/cell ~ 2.017V/cell > 2.017V/cell < 1.892V/cell 1.892V/cell ~ 1.975V/cell Load < 50% 1.975V/cell ~ 2.058V/cell > 2.058V/cell Load Information Indicates overload.

  • Page 20: Lcd Setting

    LCD Setting General Setting ” After pressing and holding “ button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter the Setup Mode. Press “ ” or “ ” button to select setting programs. Press “ ” button to confirm you selection or “ ”...
  • Page 21 Maximum DC charging current: To configure total charging current for solar and utility chargers. (default) (Max. charging current = utility charging current + solar charging current) 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.
  • Page 22 AGM (default) Flooded User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected, battery charge voltage and low DC cut-off voltage can be set up in Battery type program 26, 27 and 29. Pylontech battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up.
  • Page 23 220V 230V (default) AC Output Voltage 240V (default) Maximum utility DC charging current Note: If setting value in program 02 is smaller than that in program in 11, the inverter will apply charging current from program 02 for utility charger.
  • Page 24 (default) Setting voltage point back to utility source when selecting “SBU” (SBU priority) in program 01. Battery fully charged Setting voltage point back to battery mode when selecting “SBU” (SBU priority) in program 01.
  • Page 25 (default) Setting voltage point back to battery mode when selecting “SBU” (SBU priority) in program 01. If this inverter/charger is working in Line, Standby or Fault mode, charger source can be programmed as below: Solar first Solar energy will charge battery as Charger source priority: first priority.
  • Page 26 Solar energy and utility will charge Solar and Utility (default) battery at the same time. Charger source priority: Only Solar Solar energy will be the only To configure charger source charger source no matter utility is priority available or not. If this inverter/charger is working in Battery mode, only solar energy can charge battery.
  • Page 27 Alarm on (default) Alarm off Beeps while primary source is interrupted Bypass disable (default) Bypass enable Overload bypass: When enabled, the unit will transfer to line mode if overload occurs in battery mode. Record enable (default) Record disable Record Fault code Default: 56.4V If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set...
  • Page 28 When the inverter is operated in 3-phase application, set up inverter to be operated in specific phase. L1 phase: L2 phase: AC output mode (only for parallel model) *This setting is only available when the inverter is in standby mode (Switch L3 phase: off).
  • Page 29 120min (default) Setting range is from 5min to 900 min. Increment of each click is 5 min. Battery equalized timeout 30days (default) Setting range is from 0 to 90 days. Increment of each click is 1 day Equalization interval If equalization function is enabled in program 30, this program can be set up.
  • Page 30 If selected, the maximum Disable (default) discharge current limit protection is disabled, and will only be protected by overload. The setting range is from 30A 150A Increment of each click is 10A This setting limits the maximum Maximum discharging DC battery discharge current.
  • Page 31 Normal (default) Lighting speed of RGB LED High Scrolling Breathing RGB LED effects Solid on (default) C01: (default) C02: Color combination of RGB Violet-White-Sky blue White-Yellow-Green   LED to show energy source Pink-Honey Royal blue-Lime yellow   and battery charge/discharge status: Grid-PV-Battery ...
  • Page 32 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 Setting range is from minute 0 to 59. Time setting –...
  • Page 33 Function 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. USB Function Setting Insert an OTG USB disk into the USB port ( ).
  • Page 34 2. Timer Setting for Output Source Priority This timer setting is to set up the output source priority per day. Procedure LCD Screen Step 1: Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter Timer Setup Mode for output source priority.
  • Page 35 Step 3: Please select setting program by following each procedure. LCD Screen Program# Operation Procedure Press “ ” button to set up Solar First Timer. Press “ ” button to select staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ”...

  • Page 36: Lcd Display

    LCD Display The LCD display information will be switched in turn by pressing the “UP” or “DOWN” button. The selectable information is switched as the following table in order. Selectable information LCD display Input Voltage=230V, output voltage=230V Input voltage/Output voltage (Default Display Screen) Input frequency=50Hz Input frequency...
  • Page 37 PV1 power = 500W PV power PV2 power = 500W AC and PV charging current=50A PV charging current=50A Charging current AC charging current=50A...
  • Page 38 AC and PV charging power=500W PV charging power=500W Charging power AC charging power=500W Battery voltage=52.5V, output voltage=230V Battery voltage and output voltage Output frequency=50Hz Output frequency Load percent=70% Load percentage...
  • Page 39 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.xxkVA like below chart. When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will present xxxW like below chart.
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Operating Mode Description

    Secondary CPU version 12.03. Secondary CPU version checking. Wi-Fi version 00.24. 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...
  • Page 42 Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility and PV energy. Charging by utility. Fault mode Note: *Fault mode: Errors are PV energy and utility can caused by inside circuit error charge batteries. or external reasons such as over temperature, output Charging by PV energy.
  • Page 43 Operation mode Description LCD display If either “SUB” (solar first) or “SBU” is selected as output source priority and battery is not connected, solar energy and the utility will provide the loads. The unit will provide output power from the mains. It will Line Mode also charge the battery at line mode.

  • Page 44: Faults Reference Code

    Faults 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. Output voltage is too high. Overload time out Bus voltage is too high Bus soft start failed PV over current PV over voltage...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Battery Equalization

    BATTERY EQUALIZATION Equalization function is added into charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects like stratification, a condition where acid concentration is greater at the bottom of the battery than at the top. Equalization also helps to remove sulfate crystals that might have built up on the plates. If left unchecked, this condition, called sulfation, will reduce the overall capacity of the battery.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Line Mode Specifications MODEL SPCIII-7200-48 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 48 Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications Rated Output Power 7200W Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Regulation 230Vac±5% Output Frequency 60Hz or 50Hz Peak Efficiency AC in Overload Protection 100ms@≥205% load; 5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load Surge Capacity 2* rated power for 5 seconds Nominal DC Input Voltage 48Vdc Cold Start Voltage...
  • Page 49 Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode Charging Current (UPS) @ Nominal Input Voltage Flooded 58.4Vdc Bulk Charging Battery Voltage AGM / Gel 56.4Vdc Battery Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc Overcharge Protection 66Vdc Charging Algorithm 3-Stage Battery Voltage, per cell Charging Current, % 2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc) Voltage...
  • Page 50 Table 4 General Specifications Safety Certification Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 50°C Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) Dimension 147.4x 432.5 x 553.6 (D*W*H), mm Net Weight, kg 18.4 Table 5 Parallel Specifications Max parallel numbers Circulation Current under No Load Condition Max 2A Power Unbalance Ratio...

  • Page 51: 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 52: Appendix I: Parallel Function (Only For Parallel Mode)

    Appendix I: Parallel function (Only for Parallel mode) 1. Introduction This inverter can be used in parallel with two different operation modes. 1. Parallel operation in single phase is with up to 6 units. The supported maximum output power is 43.2KW/43.2KVA.
  • Page 53 Recommended battery DC breaker specification: n units* Location 1 unit* n x 250A/70V Battery side 250A/70V 250A/70V Inverter side 250A/70V *If you want to use only one breaker at the battery side for the whole system, the rating of the breaker should be n times current of 1 unit.
  • Page 54 Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 55 Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 56 4-2. Support 3-phase equipment Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 57 Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 58 Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 59 One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases. Otherwise, it may damage the inverters. 5. PV Connection Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection. CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
  • Page 60 6. LCD Setting and Display Setting Program: Program Description Selectable option Single When the unit is operated alone, please select “SIG” in program 28. When the units are used in parallel Parallel for single phase application, please select “PAL” in program 28. Please refer to 5-1 for detailed information.
  • Page 61 Fault code display: Fault Code Fault Event Icon on Power feedback protection Firmware version inconsistent Current sharing fault CAN fault Host loss Synchronization loss Battery voltage detected different AC input voltage and frequency detected different AC output current unbalance AC output mode setting is different Code Reference: Code Description...
  • Page 62 Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to have all inverters connect to utility at the same time. If not, it will display fault 82 in following-order inverters. However, these inverters will automatically restart.
  • Page 63 8. Trouble shooting Situation Fault Solution Fault Event Description Code Restart the inverter. Check if L/N cables are not connected reversely in all inverters. For parallel system in single phase, make sure the sharing are Current feedback into the connected in all inverters. inverter is detected.

  • Page 64: Appendix Ii: Bms Communication Installation

    Appendix II: BMS Communication Installation 1. Introduction To communicate with a lithium battery, it is required to use the corresponding RJ45 communication cable. Please check with your dealer or integrator for details. This RJ45 communication cable delivers information and signal between lithium battery and the inverter. These information are listed below: Re-configure charging voltage, charging current and battery discharge cut-off voltage according to the ...
  • Page 65 Note for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use SPC-COMM RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery. Simply set this inverter battery type to “Lib” in LCD program 5. Others should be “USE”. Step 2.
  • Page 66 If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will flash. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication. 3. PYLONTECH Lithium Battery Communication Configuration Dip Switch: There are 4 Dip Switches that sets different baud rate and battery group address. If switch ①...
  • Page 67 Installation and Operation After configuration, please install LCD panel with inverter and Lithium battery with the following steps. Step 1. Use special RJ45 cable (P/N: SPC-COMM) to connect inverter and Lithium battery in the RS485 port. Note for parallel system: 1.
  • Page 68 Activate Function The inverter can activate discharged lithium batteries automatically during commissioning. If the battery voltage is too low and the BMS disconnects its output, it is not possible for the inverter to detect the battery. However, even if the battery is not detected after battery wiring and commissioning, the inverter, while it is powered on, will actively try to charge the battery until it “wakes-up”...
  • Page 69 5. SOLTARO Step 1. Use SPC-COMM RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery. Please take notice for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use one SPC-COMM RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery.
  • Page 70 If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will “flash”. Generally speaking, it will take longer than 1 minute to establish communication. 6. LCD Display Information Press “ ” or “ ” button to switch LCD display information. It will show battery pack and battery group number before “Main CPU version checking”...
  • Page 71 7. Code Reference Related information code will be displayed on LCD screen. Please check inverter LCD screen for the operation. Code Description Action If battery status is not allowed to charge and discharge after the communication between the inverter and battery is successful, it will show code 60 to stop charging anddischarging battery.

  • Page 72: Appendix Iii: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide In Remote Panel

    Appendix III: 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.

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