SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD www. sungoldpower.com Table Of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................1 Purpose ................................1 Scope ................................1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................1 INTRODUCTION ..........................2 Product Overview ............................. 3 INSTALLATION ..........................4 Unpacking and Inspection..........................4 Preparation ..............................4 Mounting the Unit .............................
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 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.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD INTRODUCTION This hybrid PV inverter can provide power to connected loads by utilizing PV power, utility power and battery power. Hybrid inverter Distribution Box PV module Electric grids Load Battery Figure 1 Basic hybrid PV System Overview Depending on different power situations, this hybrid inverter is designed to generate continuous power from PV solar modules (solar panels), battery, and the utility.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Product Overview NOTE: For parallel model installation and operation, please check separate parallel installation guide for the details. LCD display Status indicator Charging indicator Fault indicator Function buttons Power on/off switch AC input connectors...
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 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 Software CD Manual...
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Install the unit by screwing three 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.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 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.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD WARNING: Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit. 4. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD pole (+) of PV input connector. Connect negative pole (-) of connection cable to negative pole (-) of PV input connector. Recommended PV module Configuration PV Module Spec. Total solar input power Solar input...
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Communication Connection Serial Connection Please use supplied communication cable to connect to inverter and PC. Insert bundled CD into a computer and follow on-screen instruction to install the monitoring software. For the detailed software operation, please check user manual of software inside of CD.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 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 button of the case) to turn on the unit. Operation and Display Panel The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, is on the front panel of the inverter.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Function Keys Function Key Description Exit the setting Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved To last selection Down To next selection Enter To confirm/enter the selection in setting mode LCD Display Icons Icon Function Input source information...
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% and charging status. Load information Indicates overload. Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74%, and 75-100%. 0%~24% 25%~49% 50%~74% 75%~100% Mode operation information Indicates unit connects to the mains.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD only when battery voltage drops to either low-level warning voltage or the setting point in program 20 or solar and battery is not sufficient. Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 65-140VAC.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Feed to grid enable Solar energy feed to grid enable. 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 first priority.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Soltaro battery If selected, programs of 11, 17, 18 and 19 will be automatically set up. No need for further setting. LIb-protocol Select “ LIb” if using Lithium battery compatible to Lib protocol. If...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Battery fully charged The setting range is from 48V to 58V and increment of each click is 1V. Default setting: 54V Battery stop charging voltage when grid is available 10% (default) If “WECO battery” is selected in...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 00:00 (Default) Start charging time for AC charger The setting range of start charging time for AC charger is from 00:00 to 23:00, increment of each click is 1 hour. 00:00 (Default) Stop charging time for AC...
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Display Setting The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing “UP” or “DOWN” key. The selectable information is switched as below order: input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charging current, battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, load percentage, load in Watt, load in VA, load in Watt, DC discharging current, main board firmware version and SCC firmware version.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Input2 frequency and output2 frequency Input2 frequency=60.0Hz, output2 frequency=60.0Hz Battery voltage and output1 voltage Battery Voltage=48.0V, output1 voltage=120V Battery voltage and output2 voltage Battery Voltage=48.0V, output2 voltage=120V Battery voltage and load1 percentage Battery Voltage=48.0V, load1 percentage = 68%...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Battery voltage and load2 percentage Battery Voltage=48.0V, load2 percentage = 68% Battery voltage and load1 in VA Battery Voltage=48.0V, load1 in VA=1.08kVA Battery voltage and load2 in VA Battery Voltage=48.0V, load2 in VA=1.08kVA Battery voltage and load1 in Watt Battery Voltage=48.0V, load1 in...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Battery voltage and load2 in Watt Battery Voltage=48.0V, load2 in Watt=1.88kW PV1 voltage and PV power PV1 Voltage=360V, PV power=1.58kW Charger current and Charging current=30A, discharging current=0A DC discharging current PV energy generated today Today energy = 6.3kWh...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD PV energy generated this year This year energy = 8.32MWh PV energy generated totally Total energy = 13.9MWh Real date Real date Nov 28, 2016. Real time Real time 13:20. Main CPU version checking.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Secondary CPU version checking. Secondary CPU version 00020.21 Operating Mode Description Operating mode Behaviors LCD display Battery is charged by utility. Battery is charged by PV energy. Standby mode Note: *Standby mode: The inverter Battery is charged by utility and PV energy.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD PV energy and utility charge battery, and utility provides power to load. PV energy charges battery, utility and PV energy provide power to the load. Output power from utility. Charger available PV energy charges battery, PV energy provides power to the load and feeds remaining energy to the grid.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Warning Indicator Warning Code Warning Event Icon flashing Fan locked Over temperature Battery over charged Low battery Overload Inverter power derating PV is weak Battery is not connected...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Faults Reference Code Fault Code Fault Event Icon on Fan is locked. Over temperature Battery voltage is too high. Battery voltage is too low. Output is short circuited. Output voltage is abnormal. Overload time out.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD SPECIFICATIONS MODEL RATED OUPUT POWER 6000W PV INPUT (DC) Max. PV Power 6000W Max. Input voltage 450 VDC (Maximum PV open voltage) Max. DC Power MPPT range VDC~430 VDC Max. DC Input current / per string...
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 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 2.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Appendix I: Parallel function 1. Introduction This inverter can be used in parallel in only split phase equipment. Maximum nine units work together to support split phase equipment. The supported maximum output ⚫ power is 54KW/54KVA.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Step 3: Remove two screws as below chart to take out cover of parallel communication. Step 4: Install new parallel board with 2 screws tightly. Step 6: Connect 2-pin to original position. Step 7: Put communication board back to the unit.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 4. Mounting the Unit When installing multiple units, please follow below chart. NOTE: For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, allow a clearance of approx. 20 cm to the side and approx. 50 cm above and below the unit. Be sure to install each unit in the same level.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD www. sungoldpower.com *If you want to use only one breaker at the battery side for the whole system, the rating of the breaker should...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD be X times current of 1 unit. “X” indicates the number of inverters connected in parallel. Recommended breaker specification of AC input with single phase: 2 units 3 units 4 units 5 units 6 units...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection ❶ ❷ ❸ Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Communication Connection ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Load Communication Connection ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Seven inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ Eight inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ Nine inverters in parallel:...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 7. PV Connection Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection. CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately. 7. LCD Setting and Display Setting Program: Program Description Selectable option...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 9. Commissioning Step 1: Check the following requirements before commissioning: Correct wire connection ⚫ Ensure all breakers in Line wires of load side are open and each Neutral wires of each unit are connected ⚫...
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD type. Otherwise, please contact your installer to provide SOP to calibrate battery voltage of each inverter. If the problem still remains, please contact your installer. Check the utility wiring conncetion and restart the inverter.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Appendix II: BMS Communication Installation 1. Introduction If connecting to lithium battery, it is recommended to purchase a custom-made RJ45 communication cable. Please check with your dealer or integrator for details. This custom-made RJ45 communication cable delivers information and signal between lithium battery and the inverter.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD PYLONTECH Dip Switch: There are 4 Dip Switches that sets different baud rate and battery group address. If switch position is turned to the “OFF” position, it means “0”. If switch position is turned to the “ON” position, it means “1”.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD * For multiple battery connection, please check battery manual for the details. Note for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD PYLONTECH After configuration, please install LCD panel with inverter and Lithium battery with the following steps. Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery. Note for parallel system: 3. Only support common battery installation.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD WECO Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery. Note for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD SOLTARO Step 1. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect inverter and Lithium battery. Note for parallel system: 1. Only support common battery installation. 2. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD 5. LCD Display Information Press “UP” or “DOWN” key to switch LCD display information. It will show battery pack and battery group number before “Main CPU version checking” as below screen. Selectable information LCD display Battery pack numbers &...
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Appendix III: Approximate Back-up Time Table Model Load (VA) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 200Ah (min) Backup Time @ 48Vdc 400Ah (min) 1226 2576 1000 1226 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 Note: Backup time depends on the quality of the battery, age of battery and type of battery.
SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Appendix IV: 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 SolarPower APP, available for both iOS and Android based device.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Then, a “Registration success” window will pop up. Tap “Go now” to continue setting local Wi-Fi network connection. Step 2: Local Wi-Fi Module Configuration Now, you are in “Wi-Fi Config” page. There are detailed setup procedure listed in “How to connect?” section and you may follow it to connect Wi-Fi.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Then, return to SolarPower APP and tap “ ” button when Wi-Fi module is connected successfully. Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and enter password.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Diagnose Function If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap “ ” on the top right corner of the screen for further details. It will show repair suggestion. Please follow it to fix the problem. Then, repeat the steps in the chapter 4.2 to re-set network setting.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Overview After login is successfully, you can access “Overview” page to have overview of your monitoring devices, including overall operation situation and Energy information for Current power and Today power as below diagram. Devices Tap the icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Part number label is pasted on the bottom of remote LCD panel. For more information about Device List, please refer to the section 2.4. In ME page, users can modify “My information”, including【User’s Photo】,【Account security】, 【Modify password】,【Clear cache】,and【Log-out】, shown as below diagrams.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Device Mode On the top of screen, there is a dynamic power flow chart to show live operation. It contains five icons to present PV power, inverter, load, utility and battery. Based on your inverter model status, there will be 【Standby Mode】,【Line Mode】,【Battery Mode】.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Swipe left 【Basic Information】 displays basic information of the inverter, including AC voltage, AC frequency, PV input voltage, Battery voltage, Battery capacity, Charging current, Output voltage, Output frequency, Output apparent power, Output active power and Load percent. Please slide up to see more basic information.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Please refer to below parameter setting list for an overall description and be noted that the available parameters may vary depending on different models. Please always see the original product manual for detailed setting instructions.
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SUN GOLD POWER CO.,LTD Record happens. Solar Supply Set solar power as priority to charge the battery or to power the load. Priority Reset PV If clicked, PV energy storage data will be reset. Energy Storage Start Time For...
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