Table of Contents 1. Safety 1.1 How to use this manual ........................1.2 Symbols in this manual ........................1.3 Safety Instruction ........................... 2. Production Instructions 2.1 Instructions ..........................2.2 Features ............................2.3 System connection diagram ......................2.4 Production Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………..3.
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Table of Contents 6.Communication 6.1 Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6.2 USB-B port ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6.3 RS485-1 port ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6.4 CAN/RS485-2 port ………………………………………………………………………………………………..6.5 Dry contact ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7. Fault and Remedy 7.1 Fault code ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7.2 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8. Protection and Maintenance 8.1 Protection features …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8.2 Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
1. Safety 1.1 How to use this manual • This manual contains important information、guidelines、operation and maintenance for the following products:ASF series 4880U180-H,48100U200-H • The manual must be followed during installation and maintenance. 1.2 Symbols in this manual Symbol Description DANGER indicates a hazardous situations which if not avoided will result in death DANGER or serious injury.
2. Production Instructions 2.1 Instructions ASF series is a new type of solar energy storage inverter control inverter integrating solar energy storage & utility charging and energy storage, AC sine wave output. It adopts DSP control and features high response speed, reliability, and industrial standard through an advanced control algorithm.
2.3 System connection diagram The diagram below shows the system application scenario of this product. A complete system consists of the following components: PV modules: converts light energy into DC energy, which can be used to charge the battery via an inverter or directly inverted into AC power to supply the load.
2.4 Production Overview LCD screen Touchable key LED Indicators ON/OFF Rocker Switch PV INPUT (1/1) BAT INPUT (+) BAT INPUT (-) Dry contact CAN/RS485-2 port RS485-1 port USB-B port Grounding Screw AC OUT (L+L+N) AC IN (L+L+N) AC INPUT breaker...
3. Installation 3.1 Select the mount location ASF series are designed for INDOOR USE ONLY (IP20) . Please consider the followings before selecting the location. • Choose the solid wall to install the inverter. • Mount the inverter at eye level. •...
3.2 Mount the inverter Make 4 mounting holes in the wall with a drill according to the specified dimensions, insert two expansion screws above and two M5 size screws below for fixing the inverter. 3.3 Remove the terminal cover Using a screwdriver, remove the terminal protection cover. Terminal cover NOTICE •...
4. Connection 4.1 Connection Overview • Split-phase mode(default) AC Output 120V 240V 120V Items Description Applicable Model ASF series U model Output Voltage Range (L-N) 100~120Vac, 120Vac default Output Voltage Range (L-L) 200~240Vac,240Vac default • Single-phase mode AC Output L1,L2 120V 120V L1&L2 in parallel connection...
4.3 AC input & output connection Connect the live,neutral and ground wires according to the cables’ position and order shown in the diagram below. DANGER • Before connecting AC inputs and outputs, the circuit breaker must be opened to avoid the risk of electric shock and must not be operated with electricity.
DANGER • Before connecting battery, the circuit breaker must be opened to avoid the risk of electric shock and must not be operated with electricity. • Make sure that the positive and negative terminals of the battery are connected correctly and not reversed, otherwise the inverter may be damaged.
4.6 Dry contact connection Use a small screwdriver to push back the direction indicated by the arrow, then insert the communication cable into the dry junction port. (Communication cable diameter 0.2~1.5mm²) DRY CONTACT DRY CONTACT 4.7 Grounding connection Please make sure the grounding terminal connect to the Grounding Bar. NOTICE •...
5. Operation 5.1 Operation and display panel The operation and display panel below includes 1 LCD screen, 3 indicators, 4 touchable keys. screen Touchable Keys AC/INV CHARGE FAULT AC/INV CHARGE indicators FAULT • Touchable Keys Touchable Keys Description To enter/exit the setting menu To next selection To last selection To confirm/enter the selection in setting menu...
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• LED Indicators Indicators Color Description Continued: utility grid by-pass output AC/INV Green Flash: inverter output Continued: charging complete CHARGE Yellow Flash: charging FAULT Flash: error occur • Display panel Icon Description Icon Description Indicates the PV panel Indicates the utility grid Indicates the battery Indicates the generator Indicates the inverter is...
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Icon Description Icon Description Indicates the inverter is working Indicates the inverter is standby normally Indicates error occur Indicates setting Indicates load power 80%~100% Indicates battery SOC 80%~100% Indicates load power 60%~79% Indicates battery SOC 60%~79% Indicates load power 40%~59% Indicates battery SOC 40%~59% Indicates load power 20%~39% Indicates battery SOC 20%~39%...
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• View real-time data In the main screen,press the UP / DOWN keys to view the real-time data of the inverter during operation. NOTICE NOTICE UP/DOWN Main Screen View Real-Time Data Real-Time Data Page PV side BAT side AC IN side LOAD side General PV voltage...
5.2 Setting NOTICE NOTICE UP/DOWN Enter Setup Menu View Parameter Main Screen ENTER Edit Parameter UP/DOWN Set Parameter ENTER Confirm Parameter Parameter ID Parameter option Parameter Meaning Options Description Exit Exit the setup menu. Utility at first priority, utility and solar provide power to load at the same time when solar is available, battery will provide power to load default...
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Solar is the first priority in charging, Utility charging the battery only when solar is not available. Only solar charging the battery. ASF4880U180-H current setting range:0~180A Battery charging current ASF48100U200-H current setting range:0~200A. User-defined, user can set all battery USER parameter.
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Parameter Meaning Options Description Setting range: 48V~58.4V, parameters cannot Battery float charging 55.2 be set only after successful BMS voltage communication. When the battery voltage falls below this voltage point and parameter 13 value is reached, Battery over- the inverter output will be switched off.Setting discharge voltage range: 40V~48V, increment of each click is (delay off)
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Inverter overload switch to bypass Enable switch to the bypass when the inverter is overload. default ASF4880U180-H, setting range: 0~100A. Max. utility charging current ASF48100U200-H, setting range: 0~120A. Id: 1 RS485 address RS485 address setting range: 1~254.
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Parameter Meaning Options Description Allow automatic switching of N-PE bonding default N-PE bonding automatic switching function Prohibit automatic switching of N-PE bonding 0 stands for single-phase mode. Assume parameter 38=120V.The phase difference of L1-L2 is 0 degree, L1/L2 in parallel connection, therefore L1-N/L2-N voltage is 120V.Setting allowed only when output is switched off.
5.3 AC output mode The AC output mode corresponds to parameter setting item 01 and 34, which allows the user to set the AC output power source manually. • Utility Priority Output 01 UTI (default) Utility at first priority, utility and solar provide power to load at the same time when solar is available, battery will provide power to load only when utility power is not available.(Priority: utility>solar>battery) Utility Valid Utility Outage...
5.4 Battery charging mode The charging mode corresponds to parameter setting item 06, which allows the user to set the charging mode manually. • Hybrid Charging SNU (default) Solar and utility charging the battery at the same time, solar at the first priority, utility power as a supplement when solar power is not sufficient.
5.5 Time-slot charging/discharging function The ASF series is equipped with a time-slot charging and discharging function, which allows users to set different charging and discharging periods according to the local peak and valley tariffs, so that the utility power and PV energy can be used rationally.
6. Communication 6.1 Overview DRY CONTACT DRY CONTACT USB-B port RS485-1 port RS485-2 port Parallel connection port Dry contact port (reserved port, this model does not support parallel connection) 6.2 USB-B port USB typeB USB2.0 printer cable The user can read and modify device parameters through this port by using the host software. Please contact us for the host software installation package if you require one.
6.3 RS485-1 port The RS485-1 port is used to connect to the Wi-Fi/GPRS data acquisition module, which allows the user to view the operating status and parameters of the inverter via the mobile phone APP. RJ45 Definition Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5...
6.5 Dry contact Dry contact port with 4 functions: 1. Remote switch on/off 2. Switching signal output 3. Battery temperature sampling 4. Generator remote start/ stop Temperature sampling(reserved) Switching signal output Remote on/off Generator remote on/off Function Description When pin 1 is connected with pin 2, the inverter will switched off the AC output. Remote switch on/off When pin1 is disconnected from pin2, the inverter outputs normally.
Fault Code Meaning Does it Affect the outputs Instructions ModelNumErr Wrong model Busdiff Busbar voltage imbalance BusShort Busbar short circuit Rlyshort Inverter output back flow to bypass LinePhaseErr Utility input phase fault BusVoltLow Busbar under-voltage protection Battery SOC below 10% alarm (Only enable BatCapacityLow1 BMS take effect) Battery SOC below 5% alarm (Only enable...
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Fault Code Meaning Causality Remedy Manual reset: Power off and restart. The battery voltage is Automatic reset: charge the battery so that Battery over-discharge lower than the value set in the battery voltage is higher than the value the parameter [12]. set in the parameter item [35].
8. Protection and Maintenance 8.1 Protection features Protection Feature Instruction When the charging current or power of the PV array configured PV input current/power exceeds the PV input rated value, the inverter will limit the input limiting protection power and charge at the rated. If the PV voltage exceeds the maximum value allowed by the PV input over-voltage hardware, the machine will report a fault and stop the PV boost to...
Protection Feature Instruction (102%<load<110%) ±10%: error and output shutdown after 5min; Inverter over-load (110% < load < 125%) ±10%: error and output shutdown after 10s. protection Load > 125% ±10%: error reported and output switched off after 5s. Prevents AC back flow from the battery inverter to the bypass AC AC output reverse input.
9. Datasheet CAN BE MODEL ASF4880U180-H ASF48100U200-H INVERTER OUTPUT Rated Output Power 8,000W 10,000W Max.Peak Power 16,000W 20,000W Rated Output Voltage 120/240Vac(split phase/single phase) Load Capacity of Motors Rated AC Frequency 50/60Hz Waveform Pure Sine Wave Switch Time 10ms(typical) Parallel capacity...
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CAN BE MODEL ASF4880U180-H ASF48100U200-H GENERAL Dimensions 620*445*130mm(2.03*1.45*0.42ft) Weight 27kg(59.52lb) Protection Degree IP20,Indoor Only -10~55℃,>45℃ derated Operating Temperature Range (14~131℉,>113℉ derated) Noise <60dB Cooling Method Internal Fan Warranty 2 Years COMMUNICATION Embedded Interfaces RS485 / CAN / USB / Dry contact External Modules (Optional)...
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