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  • Page 1 2040 South Africa www.freedomwon.co.za Technical and Installation Assistance – Contact: Please contact your Freedom Won Distributor/Reseller or Installer for technical and installation support. A directory of Distributors and Reseller Installers is available at www.freedomwon.co.za. For advanced support please contact support@freedomwon.co.za.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Table of Contents Notes on this Manual ............................. 3 1.1. Scope of Validity ........................3 1.2. Target Group ........................... 3 Introduction ..............................3 2.1. Important Safety Instructions ....................3 Explanation of Symbols ......................

  • Page 3: Notes On This Manual

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 1. Notes on this Manual 1.1. Scope of Validity This manual must be referenced together with the Encore Single Phase Inverter installation and operation. It provides detail important for the assembly, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of the product.
  • Page 4 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Warning! Authorized service personnel must disconnect both AC and DC power from the • inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or Risk of electric shock working on any circuits connected to the inverter.
  • Page 5 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Surge protection devices (SPDs) for PV installation: • WARNING! Over-voltage protection with surge arresters should be provided the PV power system is installed. When The grid connected inverter is not fitted with SPDs in both PV input...
  • Page 6 Battery Safety Instructions The Encore 8K and 10K inverter operate on a “low voltage” battery, for the specific parameters such as battery type, nominal voltage, and nominal capacity etc., please refer to section 4. As batteries may contain potential electric shock and short-circuit current danger, to avoid accidents the following warnings should be observed during battery replacement: 1.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Symbols

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Explanation of Symbols This section explains all the symbols shown on the inverter's type label. Symbols on the Type Label Symbol Explanation CE mark. The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable CE guidelines.

  • Page 8: Basic Features

    • a fuel generator interface for backup power if needed. The Encore 8K and 10K series inverters supply single-phase 230V AC output and are designed to operate optimally on all Freedom Won 52V LiFePO4 batteries using CAN Bus for communication between the batteries and the inverters.
  • Page 9 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 An optional changeover switch is shown in Figure 1.1 to allow diverting the essential loads to the grid directly, should the inverter need to be taken offline for maintenance.

  • Page 10: Work Modes

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Work Modes The Encore hybrid inverters provide multiple operating modes based on different requirements. Operating Mode: Self-consumption or battery cycling 1.When PV, Grid, and Battery are available: A.
  • Page 11 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 C. During battery discharge time, solar provides power to the OPERATING MODE:1C loads as first priority, if solar power is sufficient to supply GRID INVERTER loads, and if there's still some extra power from solar, then the excess solar power and the battery will deliver the power to the non-essential loads or grid at the same time.
  • Page 12 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 OPERATING MODE:2A 2. When Grid, Battery is available (PV is unavailable): GRID INVERTER A. During battery charge time, the grid will charge the battery and supply power to the connected loads at the same time.

  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Dimensions Principle dimensions are provided in Figure 1.3. The Encore 8K and Encore 10K have the same casing size. Figure 1.3 Principal Inverter Dimensions Interface Definition and Technical Data Interface definition Figure 2.1 Labelled View of Terminals of PV Inverter...

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 2.2 Technical Data Note: If the South African national grid standard is selected, the grid power is only 4.6KW! P a g e 14 | 53...

  • Page 15: Safety And Protection

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 2.3. Safety and Protection Installation Check for Physical Damage Ensure that the inverter was not damaged during transportation. If there is any visible damage, please contact your supplier/installer immediately.

  • Page 16: Tools Required For Installation

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Object Description Inverter Expansion screws and pan-head screws CT (Grid current) Wi-Fi module (standard) GPRS module (optional) User manual Tools required for installation. Installation tools: Crimping pliers for PV pin connectors, RJ45 crimping tool, screwdrivers, masonry drill,...
  • Page 17 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Place the bracket on the wall and mark down the position of the 4 holes. Drill holes with the masonry drill, make sure the holes are deep enough (at least 60mm) to support the inverter.

  • Page 18: Electrical Connection

    4.1. PV connection The Encore 8k and Encore 10k models can be connected with 4-strings of PV modules. Open-circuit voltage of module strings should be <Max. DC input voltage; operating voltage (Vmaxpower) should be within the specified MPPT voltage range.

  • Page 19: Grid Connection (Gen Connection)

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 4.2. Grid Connection (GEN connection) Step 1: Check the grid voltage. 1.1 Check the grid voltage and compare with the permissive voltage range (Please refer to technical data).
  • Page 20 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Load1 port: use this output for the important loads that should never lose power. • Load2 port: use this output for loads that can be switched off if the battery drops •...

  • Page 21: Battery Connection

    BACK- UP output current limit. 4.4. Battery Connection The Encore 8k and Encore 10k inverters are designed to operate on a lithium battery with nominal voltage between 48V and 52V. Before choosing the battery, please note the maximum voltage of the battery must not exceed 60V and the battery communication should be compatible with the inverter.
  • Page 22 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 The isolating device must be rated as follows: Model Encore 8K Encore 10K Current[A] 250A 300A Battery connection diagram • BMS PIN Configuration • The communication interface between the inverter and battery is RS485 or CAN and uses an RJ45 connector.
  • Page 23 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Power Connection to the Battery: • Step 1: Strip the battery cables back 15mm from the end and fit a crimp ring terminal with M8 ring size. The battery cable size to the inverter must be 35mm...

  • Page 24: Meter Connection

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 4.5. Meter Connection A meter may be installed for monitoring the power consumption of the premises. Note！ The meter selected must be compatible with the inverter. If you wish to install a meter please contact Freedom Won for help with selecting the correct meter.

  • Page 25: Wifi Connection

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 4.6. WIFI Connection Inverter provides a WIFI port which can collect data from inverter and transmit it to monitoring-website by WIFI. The WiFi dongle is provided with the inverter as standard.

  • Page 26: Inverter Parallel Configuration Guide

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 4.8. Inverter Parallel Configuration Guide 4.8.1 Parallel System Diagram Multiple inverters can be installed together to deliver more power. When AC loads are present, all units effectively share the load. The system diagram is as follows.
  • Page 27 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 P a g e 27 | 53...
  • Page 28 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 4.9 Parallel Communication Cable Connection CAN1 CAN2 For parallel communication, CAT 5 cables are needed. The units should be connected hand by hand. When using common batteries, BMS cable needs to be connected to the master unit. The inverter shares the BMS information by inter-unit parallel communication cable.
  • Page 29 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 4.11 Parallel System Setting The parallel setting page can be visited in the following steps in the screen: USER->1. SETUP->PASSORD CHECK->15.parallel 4.11.0 Setting Interface Description This interface shows parallel settings.

  • Page 30: Lcd Interface And Setting

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 LCD Interface and Setting Control Panel Object Description Name Displays the information of the inverter. Screen lit in green: The inverter is in grid connected mode. Off: The inverter is not in grid mode.
  • Page 31 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Instructions for the use of three modes P a g e 31 | 53...
  • Page 32 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 For example, before selecting the mode, you can set it up according to the local power grid, PV input mode and battery type Power grid: PV input mode:...
  • Page 33 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 LCD Interface 5.4.1 Error information Interface Description ERROR NO. Numbers represent error codes and text is error information. Refer to Chapter 9 for specific contents. 02:BatDisconnect 27:BMS Comm. fail...
  • Page 34 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.4.6 PV2 Input display interface Interface Description PV2 INPUT PV2 inputs real-time voltage, current, and power. VOLT:300V CURR: 10.00A POWER: 3000W 5.4.7 DC Voltage interface Interface Description DC VOLTAGE BUS: Real-time voltage of the bus capacitor of the machine.
  • Page 35 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.4.11 Grid output Interface Description GRID OUTPUT VOLT: Gird real-time voltage. VOLT: 0.0V CURR: CT real-time current. CURR: 0.00A FREQ: Grid real-time frequency. FREQ: 0.00Hz 5.4.12 INV output...
  • Page 36 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.4.16 Temperature Interface Description TEMPERATURE INVER: INV Temperature. INVER: 0℃ DCDC: DCDC Temperature. DCDC: 0℃ INSIDE: Internal ambient temperature of the machine. INSIDE: 0℃ 5.4.17 State Interface...
  • Page 37 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.5.2 SET Password Interface Description PASSWORD Enter the password required for setting. The default password INPUT: XXXXX Is “00000”. Press the Up or Down keys to adjust the number, press the Enter key to move the cursor forward, and press the Esc key to move the cursor backward.
  • Page 38 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.5.4.1.1 Work mode Interface Description WORK MODE This interface is used to select the working mode. 1. SELFCONSUME Press the ESC button to return to the setting interface. (Refer to 3.3) 2.
  • Page 39 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 the battery wakes up successfully, please turn off the function, otherwise, it will affect the normal operation of the machine 5.5.4.4 PV INPUT MODE Interface Description INPUT MODE Setup of PV Input mode.
  • Page 40 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.5.4.9 BAT LOW CAP STANDBY Interface Description BAT LOW CAP STANDBY ENABLE: When there is no photovoltaic power supply at night, and the battery reports low voltage or low capacity, the machine...
  • Page 41 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 CHARGE VOLT This interface is used to set the lead acid battery charging voltage. (The INPUT: 55.0 input value ranges from 40 to 58) UNIT: V BAT END VOLT This interface is used to set the lead acid battery discharging voltage.
  • Page 42 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.5.6 RUN SETTING 5.5.7.1 RUN SETTING Interface Description RUN SETTING This interface is used to select the run setting. REACT MODE Press the Up/Down button to move corresponding options.
  • Page 43 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.5.7.5 PV POWER Interface Description PV PERCENT INPUT: 100% The input value is the power percent of PV. 5.5.7.6 VAC-MIN Interface Description GRID VOLT LOW The input value of the Grid is low voltage.
  • Page 44 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 When the grid voltage is abnormal, the charging power will be limited, and the function will be enabled if required by the national grid standards. PFC-FREQ RES: The charge frequency response.
  • Page 45 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.5.12 DATE/TIME Interface Description DATE/TIME This interface is used to set a date and time. DATE: 2021-12-25 TIME: 22:30:00 WEEK: Saturday 5.5.13 CLEAR REC Interface Description DEL REC 1. CANCEL This interface is used to clear operation history.
  • Page 46 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 5.5.17.1 Mode Set Interface Description Mode Set 1. Disable There are three advanced modes available: Sell First, and SFC. Sell EN, SFC. Sell Dis. Sell first Sell First: First, consider selling electricity to the grid. In this mode, SFC.
  • Page 47 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 INQUIRE 2.1.1 INQUIRE Interface Description INQUIRE Press the Up/Down button to move corresponding options; INV MODULE Press Enter button to jump to the selected menu. Press the ESC button to return to the other interface.
  • Page 48 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Statistic 5.7.1 Statistic Interface Description STAT. This interface shows inverter operation statistics. 1. E-TODAY Displays statistics for the day (KWH). 2. E-MONTH Displays statistics for the month (KWH).
  • Page 49 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 ↓ Wait Test 81<S1 OK! ↓ Wait Testing 81<S2… ↓ Wait Test 81<S2 OK! ↓ Wait AutoTest OK! ↓ 59.S1 :228V 902ms ↑↓ Press the up/down button to page through the test page 59.

  • Page 50: Fault Diagnosis And Solutions

    Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Fault diagnosis and solutions 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 51 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Grid over vol The grid voltage is Check if the grid is abnormal. abnormal Grid over vol Restart the inverter and wait until it functions normally. Contact customer service if the error warning continues.
  • Page 52 Freedom Won Single Phase Inverters: Encore 8K and Encore 10K Manual Version 0 Bat over Battery temperature is Disconnect the battery and reconnect it temp higher than the allowed after an hour. value. Battery temperature is (1) Check the ambient temperature near the...
  • Page 53 Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents during the preparation of this document, but all statements, information and suggestions in this document do not constitute any express or implied warranty in any form. Freedom Won (Pty) Ltd reserves the right of final interpretation.

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