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HYBRID POWER INVERTER
PART #: PIHY4600 & PIHY9600
AIMS POWER | 9550 GATEWAY DRIVE RENO, NV 89521 | 775.359.6703 | WWW.AIMSCORP.NET

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  • Page 1 HYBRID POWER INVERTER PART #: PIHY4600 & PIHY9600 AIMS POWER | 9550 GATEWAY DRIVE RENO, NV 89521 | 775.359.6703 | WWW.AIMSCORP.NET...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    About This Manu About this Manual ....................3 Safety & Symbols .......................3 Product Introduc�on ......................6 Main LCD Home Screen ....................7 General Mode Overview ..................... 11 Self Use ........................12 Selling First ......................12 Charge First ......................13 Command Charge ....................13 Installa�on ........................
  • Page 3 Advanced Se�ng ....................33 System Records ....................... 36 7. Maintenance & Troubleshoo�ng ................38 SPECIFICATIONS ......................49...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    AIMS Power hybrid models: PIHY4600 PIHY9600 AIMS Power recommends keeping this manual in a safe area, to use as a resource. 1.2 Intended Audience This manual is intended for qualified personnel operating the inverter. The tasks described in this manual should only be performed by qualified personnel with electrical experience and knowledge.
  • Page 5 Symbol Defini�ons The AIMS Power inverter complies with relevant safety standards. Please read and follow all of the instructions and cautions during installation, operation and maintenance. Danger of Electric Shock The inverter contains fatal DC and AC power. All work performed on the inverter must be carried out by a qualified solar installer or electrician.

  • Page 6: Product Introduc�On

    The AIMS Power Hybrid Inverter is essentially the conductor for every source of power that you have in your house.

  • Page 7: Main Lcd Home Screen

    The AIMS Power hybrid inverter charger is designed to provide grid-tie and off-grid solar power management in one product. Its simple but comprehensive design eliminates the need for extra equipment, providing an efficient solution for users interested in off-grid battery backup, net metering, and load sharing all in one product.
  • Page 8 Home Screen Summary Solar Panel The PV screen provides information for the solar array. Simply tap the solar icon on the main screen to view. Inverter The inverter section provides basic information about the inverter’s status. Tap the inverter icon on the main home screen to view.
  • Page 9 (more info later in the manual). Tap the battery icon on the main screen to view. The inverter has a lithium default setting for the AIMS Power lithium batteries LFP230V96A-M & LFP230V96A-S. If you choose to use a different lithium battery, you...
  • Page 10 EPS Emergency Power Supply (critical load) The EPS section allows you to view and change the EPS parameters. Tap the EPS icon on the home main screen to view. Load The load screen provides info regarding the load and consumption.

  • Page 11: General Mode Overview

    Settings The Settings section allows you to access all settings and modes within the inverter. Detailed info later in the manual. General Mode Overview From the main screen, click on the settings icon in the bottom right corner. Click on Mode Set.

  • Page 12: Self Use

    Self Use The Self Use mode is for regions with low feed-in tariff and high electricity prices. The energy produced by the PV solar system is used to optimize self-consumption needs. The excess energy is used to recharge the batteries and any remaining energy is then exported to the grid.

  • Page 13: Charge First

    Charge First Charge First mode is aimed at the areas of instability of electrical energy. The panels will charge the battery bank first and any excess energy will then power the electrical loads. The remaining energy will go back to the grid. This setting will also allow you to use solar and grid to recharge the batteries if the solar panels can’t produce enough power to charge the batteries.
  • Page 14 GENERAL NOTE: No Grid Power Depending on the General Mode you have set for your system, PV and battery will supply the loads. If the solar panels produce excess power, the system will power the load and charge the battery bank. The back up loads will be powered by both the PV and battery bank.

  • Page 15: Installa�On

    Unpacking & Packing List Unpacking Upon receiving the inverter, please confirm all components are included and there is no damage to the inverter. Contact AIMS Power directly for support if there is any damage or missing components. Package List Open the package and verify all components are included.
  • Page 16 Product Overview 9.25” 15.75" 228.6mm 55 lbs FRONT ACCESS PANEL...
  • Page 17 Inverter Terminals 1. Emergency Stop 6. Grid Port 2. DC Disconnect Switch 7. Back-up Port (*EPS) 3. Batery Port 8. Communica�on Port 4. Wi-Fi Port 9. Waterproof Ven�la�ng Valve* 5. 5 PV Port 10. Ground Screw * Do NOT remove waterproof plug Mounting Location The inverter is designed for indoor and outdoor installation (IP65), to increase the safety, performance and lifespan of the inverter.
  • Page 18 • The inverter should be installed vertically on a wall, or should lean back with a limited tilted angle. Please refer to the picture below. Recommended Minimum Distance Clearance...
  • Page 19 Mounting Step 1...
  • Page 20 Electrical Connection...
  • Page 21 Communication Communication terminals and dip switches are located inside the access panel on the bottom of the inverter. User control Dip Switches Communication terminal BAT485 and Meter Communication terminal NTC and BAT CAN Communication terminal RS485 Communication terminal CT1 and CT2 Communication terminal Dry Connector *Number 6 is not for US market.
  • Page 22 CT Meter A current sensor (CT below) is used to detect current direction of the local load and the grid. The output control function of the inverter will be activated based on the detected data. STEP 1 STEP 2 The CT1 wire is connected to port 1.3, and the CT2 wire is connected to port 7.9.

  • Page 23: Adapta�On Switch

    Adaptation Switch RS485-3 connector is for multi-inverter parallel communication connection. Please check with your local distributor or AIMS Power for more information if using multiple ers. invert...

  • Page 24: Wi-Fi/Gprs/Lan

    Fi/GPRS/ LAN module to start flashing. When setting the communication module, router, and to complete account registration, review the Wi-Fi/GPRS/LAN connection manual or contact AIMS Power. You can also scan this QR code. Wi-Fi Instruc�ons Google & Apple Hybrid Ap...

  • Page 25: Bat-Can/Ntc

    A temp sensor (optional) can be used and installed on the surface of lead-acid batteries by connecting the lead wire to the TEP T terminal of the inverter. If the inverter is connected to an AIMS Power lithium battery, it supports communication via CAN and RS485 and a temp sensor is not required.

  • Page 26: Pv Connec�On

    The isolation resistance between PV string and ground should exceed 300 kΩ • Ensure the polarity of PV strings is correct • AIMS Power recommends using the DC • plugs included with your inverter purchase.

  • Page 27: Ac Connec�On

    The PIHY series hybrid inverters are compatible with AIMS Power lithium batteries only (Part #s: LFP230V96A-M & LFP230V96A-S) and all lead acid battery types (Gel, AGM, open). If you prefer to use a different lithium battery you MUST contact AIMS Power tech support to check compatibility and charging programming. No exceptions. AIMS Power assumes no liability if damage occurs.
  • Page 28 • Remove insulation sleeve 11mm (0.43") length, unscrew the bolts, and insert the AC input wires according to proper polarities indicated on the terminal. Block and tighten the terminal screws. Step 1 .43 " 11±0.5 AC cable Note: Note: Step 2 A qualified electrician is required for the wiring.
  • Page 29 Emergency Power Supply Connection (EPS) or Back-UP Step 1 .43 " 11±0.5 mm AC cable Note: Cable suggestion: Cross-section 8-10 AWG Step 2 Generator Connection Step .43 " 11±0.5 mm AC cable Note: Cable suggestion: Cross-section 8-10 AWG...
  • Page 30 The recommended generator size should be 1.5 times of the inverter size to support inverting and charging. An example, if using our 4600 watt inverter, the generator should be @7000 watts. Insert stripped AC output wires into the terminal block according to the proper polarities and tighten the terminal. Corresponding Neutral (N) wires and Protective Earth (PE) wires to the AC terminal should be inserted as well.

  • Page 31: Opera�On

    Operation Control Panel Descrip�on Descrip�on GEN Info PV Info Inv Info Grid Info Bat Info Load Info EPS Info NOTE: After the parameter settings are complete, you need tap the check mark in the lower right corner of the screen to save the setting. Not all modes and parameters require this so it is ok if there is a screen that doesn't have a check mark.
  • Page 32 Se�ngs Menu Overview The PIHY series hybrid inverters have a color LCD touch screen for programming and operating. This screen can be found from the main screen. Tap the settings icon (looks like a gear) on bottom right corner of the main screen...

  • Page 33: Inverter Programming

    Inverter Programming Quick Set Language Set language Bat Type Brand Name Lead-acid battery manufacturer. Capacity 0-1000Ah Capacity range. BatResComp 0-1000mΏ Resistance compensation. Lithium BatTempcomp 0-500mV/C Temperature compensation. VConstvolt 0-850V Constant voltage charging voltage. Simulated VDiSchgEnd 0-850V Discharge termination voltage. Parallel Qty 0-25V Number of batteries in series.
  • Page 34 Self Sell Charge Command Each mode has Aux Settings Auxiliary Settings Chg&Dischg range (does not apply if using AIMS Power lithium batteries) Chg&Dischg Battery charge / discharge setting. Range Battery end-of-charge capacity. Battery charging starting capacity. SocMax Battery Overvoltage Threshold.
  • Page 35 Grid Control Note: Once the parameters are set, you need to tap the check mark in the lower right corner of the screen to SAVE the settings.
  • Page 36 Timing Control Description The Auxiliary settings are only effective for the times you set in timing control. This mode allow you to bypass the General Mode settings and you can change the priority of the inverter during certain times of the day. Energy flow: PV →...
  • Page 37 Force Discharge Illustration during battery discharge Energy flow: PV → Load → Grid if no PV then Battery→Load→Grid Forbidden Charge Illustration during Forbidden Charge. The battery will charge first if using battery other PV to Load.

  • Page 38: Mode Set (Opera�Ng Se�Ngs)

    Timing Control Mode Set General Mode Timing Control AC Charge ACChg - charging enable SOC Max Chg Pwr% SOC Max — AC charging maximum Soc Tim1 Start 0:00 Chg Pwr% — AC charging Percentage. Tim1 End 0:00 Tim1 Start — AC charging start �me1. Tim2 Start 0:00 Tim1 End —...
  • Page 39 Force Charge Force - Force Charge enable SOC Max Chg Pwr% SOC Max — Forced charging maximum SOC Tim1 Start 0:00 Chg Pwr% — Forced charging Percentage. Tim1 End 0:00 Tim1 Start — Forced charging start �me1. Tim2 Start 0:00 Tim1 End —...
  • Page 40 Forbid DisCharge Force - Force Discharge enable SOC Max Chg Pwr% SOC Max — Forced discharging maximum SOC Tim1 Start 0:00 Chg Pwr% — Forced discharging Percentage. Tim1 End 0:00 Tim1 Start — Forced discharging start �me1. Tim2 Start 0:00 Tim1 End —...
  • Page 41 Ac�ve Power Control DRMS RipleCtrl P Set P%Set P(V)Set P(F)%Set Reactive Power Control ON/OFF Q set Var Reac�ve Power Control Pf Set QByV PfByP QByP...
  • Page 42 Protec�on Parameter 1. Insulation resistance detection. 2. Leakage current detection. 3. Ground detection. 4. Restart enable. IsoChk Switch 5. Impedance lower limit. GfciChk Switch 6. Grid level one overvoltage protection value. 7. Power grid first-level undervoltage protection EarthChk Switch value. RSSEn Switch 8.
  • Page 43 System Records System Records Total Generation Error Records...
  • Page 44 Total Generation This screen provides power generated by day, month and year. E_PV E_inv E_cha E_dis E_eps E_ToG E_FrG E_ToU. This screen provides a log of all errors. Error code Error description Start time/date and end time/date.
  • Page 45 7. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Maintenance Periodic maintenance is necessary. Follow steps as below: • Check PV connection: twice a year • Check AC connection(Grid and EPS) : twice a year • Check battery connection: twice a year • Check earth connection: twice a year •...
  • Page 46 IsoFault panels/ wires and ground •If the fault occurs continuously and is abnormal. frequently, please ask help for local distributor or AIMS Power. • Check module wires connectors. If broken or loose connections they may carry out PV current arcing PvAfciFault rectification.
  • Page 47 Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution PV7ReverseFault PV8ReverseFault PV9ReverseFault PV10ReverseFault PV11ReverseFault PV12ReverseFault Pv1AbnormalFault Pv2AbnormalFault Pv3AbnormalFault Pv4AbnormalFault Pv5AbnormalFault Pv6AbnormalFault Pv7AbnormalFault Pv8AbnormalFault PV Fault Pv9AbnormalFault Pv10AbnormalFault • Check PV modules for damaged cells. Pv11AbnormalFault •Check module wires PV(+) and PV(-) reversed connectors to ensure they are not Pv12AbnormalFault Connection...
  • Page 48 All these faults will be •Try to restart battery, detected reported BatTemperatureOverFa by the battery BMS. •If this fault occurs continuously BatTemperatureUnderF and frequently, please ask help for local distributors or AIMS Power. CelTemperatureOverFa CelTemperatureUnderF BatIsoFault BatSocLowFault BmsInterComFault BatRelayFault...
  • Page 49 e of Fault Code Na me Descrip tion Recomm end Solution BatPreChaFault BmsBatChgMosFault BmsBatDChgMosFault BMSVolOVFault BMSVolLFault VolLockOpenFault VolLockShortFault ChgRefOVFault • Inverter will restart automatically when the grid returns to normal. GridLossFault Grid lost (islanding) • Check inverter's connected to grid and that the connectors and cables are normal •The inverter will restart automatically when grid power returns to...
  • Page 50 • Occassional over loads may be ignored. Power from inverter may UpsOverPowerFault ff-grid over load over recover automatically. • If experiencing continuous and frequent faults contact local distributor or AIMS Power. •Ensure the off-grid port Grid connected to Back-up Grid Fault connection is...
  • Page 51 CheckFault BDCHwOverCurrFault BiDC over current BDCSwOverCurrFault • Power off, then restart BiDC abnormal as self those faults continuously and • BDCSelfCheckFault checkin g frequently, ask help from local distributors or AIMS Power BiDC over voltage BDCSwOverVoltFault BiDC over current TransHwOverCurrFault...
  • Page 52 Code Na me Descrip tion Recomm end Solution e of Fault • Change fuse. BDCFuseFault BiDC fuse broken • Power off, then restart • BDCRelayFault BiDC relay abnormal All over current/ voltage by HwOverFault protection hardware Ac over current by protection InvHwOverCurrFault hardware •...
  • Page 53 e of Fault Code Na me Descrip tion Recomm end Solution UpsOverVoltFault Off-grid output over voltage or under UpsUnderVoltFault • Power off, then restart C Fault UpsOverFreqFault Off-grid output under or over frequency UpsUnderFreqFault Off-grid DC injection DcInjOverVoltFault over voltage PV1CurAdChanFault PV2CurAdChanFault PV3CurAdChanFault...
  • Page 54 Code Na me Descrip tion Recomm end Solution pe of Fault UpsSCurAdChanFault UpsTCurAdChanFault GenRCurAdChanFault GenSCurAdChanFault GenTCurAdChanFault UpsRDcvAdChanFault UpsSDcvAdChanFault UpsTDcvAdChanFault All temperature sensors TempAdChanFault abnormal The sample value of PV, VoltAdConflictFault battery and BUS voltage • Power off, then restart inconsistent system Fault The sample value CPUAdConflictFault...
  • Page 55 pe of Fault Code Na me Descrip tion Recomm end Solution EnvirTempAdChan- Warning • Power off, then restart Some temperature sensors CoolingTempAdChan- abnormal Warning Temp3AdChanWarning ExtFlashComWarning Flash abnormal Warning EepromComWarning Eeprom abnormal • Power off, then restart Communication between slaver CPU and master SlaveComWarning CPU abnormal HmiComWarning...

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