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  • Page 1 LightUp L8000 Off-grid Solar Inverter User Manual Version: 1.1...

  • 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 .......................... 2 Product Overview ............................3 INSTALLATION ............................. 4 Unpacking and Inspection .......................... 4 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: Product Overview

    Product Overview Appendix I. NOTE: For parallel installation and operation, please check 1. LCD display 13. Parallel communication port 2. Status indicator 14. Dry contact 3. Charging indicator 15. USB port as USB communication port and USB function 4. Fault indicator port 5.

  • Page 6: 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 Cable gland x 5 pcs PV connectors x 2 sets...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: Pv Connection

    5. This inverter is equipped with dual-output. There are four terminals (L1/N1, L2/N2) available on output port. It is to set up through LCD program or monitoring software to turn on and off the second output. Refer to “LCD setting” section for the details. Before making wiring of second output, please remove knockout and install the cable gland first.
  • Page 10 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 11 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. INVERTER MODEL 8000W Max.

  • Page 12: Final Assembly

    Final Assembly After connecting all wirings, re-connect three cables and then put bottom cover back by screwing five 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 13: Dc Output Connectors (Optional)

    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. Note: Wall installation should be implemented with the proper screws to the right. Step 3.

  • Page 14: Dry Contact Signal

    Wi-Fi Connection This unit is equipped with a Wi-Fi transmitter. Wi-Fi transmitter can enable wireless communication between off-grid inverters and monitoring platform. Users can access and control the monitored inverter with downloaded APP. You may find “WatchPower” app from the Apple ®...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Lcd Display Icons

    Function Keys Function Key Description Exit the setting USB function setting Select USB OTG functions Timer setting for the Output source Setup the timer for prioritizing the output source priority Timer setting for the Charger source Setup the timer for prioritizing the charger source priority Press these two keys at the time to switch RGB LED bar for output source priority and battery discharge/charge...
  • Page 17 Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in battery mode and charging status in line mode. When battery is charging, it will present battery charging status. Status Battery voltage LCD Display <2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns. Bottom bar will be on and the other three bars Constant 2 ~ 2.083V/cell...

  • Page 18: Lcd Setting

    LCD Setting General Setting ” button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter the Setup Mode. Press “ After pressing and holding “ ” or “ ” button to select setting programs. Press “ ” button to confirm you selection or “ ”...
  • Page 19 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. AGM (default) Flooded User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected, battery charge voltage and low DC cut-off voltage can be set up in program 26, 27 and 29.
  • Page 20 party Lithium battery Select “LIC” if using Lithium battery not listed above. If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up. No need for further setting. Please contact the battery supplier for installation procedure. Restart disable (default) Restart enable Auto restart when overload occurs...
  • Page 21 46V (default) Setting range is from 44V to 56V. Increment of each click is 1V. Setting voltage point or SOC percentage back to SOC 10% (default for If the battery type (#05) set as utility source when Lithium) Lithium, this setting will change selecting “SBU”...
  • Page 22 If this inverter/charger is working in Battery mode, only solar energy can charge battery. Solar energy will charge battery if it's available and sufficient. Alarm on (default) Alarm off Alarm control Return to default display If selected, no matter how users screen (default) switch display screen, it will automatically return to default...
  • Page 23 Record enable (default) Record disable Record Fault code default: 56.4V If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up. Setting range is from Bulk charging voltage 48.0V to 62.0V. Increment of (C.V voltage) each click is 0.1V. default: 54.0V If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be...
  • Page 24 default: 44.0V If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be Low DC cut-off voltage or set up. Setting range is from Low SOC: 42.0V to 48.0V. Increment of l If battery power is only each click is 0.1V. Low DC cut-off power source available, voltage will be fixed to setting inverter will shut down.
  • Page 25 Enable Disable (default) Equalization activated If equalization function is enabled in program 30, this program immediately can be set up. If “Enable” is selected in this program, it’s to activate battery equalization immediately and LCD main page will show “ ”.
  • Page 26 Normal (default) Brightness of RGB LED High Normal (default) Lighting speed of RGB LED High Scrolling Breathing RGB LED effects Solid on (Default)
  • Page 27 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: l Grid-PV-Battery l Battery charge/discharge status If “User-defined” is selected in default setting: 42.0V program 05, this setting range is from 42.0V to 60.0V.
  • Page 28 SOC: 20% (default for If any type of lithium battery is lithium battery) selected in program 05, this parameter value will be displayed in percentage and value setting is based on battery capacity Setting voltage point or percentage. Setting range is from SOC to restart on the 5% to 100%.
  • Page 29 30 minutes 60 minutes For minute setting, the range is from 0 to 59. Time setting – Minute For hour setting, the range is from 0 to 23. Time setting – Hour For day setting, the range is from 1 to 31. Time setting–...
  • Page 30 Procedure LCD Screen Step 1: Press and hold “ ” button for 3 seconds to enter USB function setting mode. Step 2: Press “ ”, “ ” or “ ” button to enter the selectable setting programs (detail descriptions in Step 3).. Step 3: Please select setting program by following the procedure.

  • Page 31: Lcd Display

    Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen Press “ ” button to set up Utility First Timer. Press “ ” button to select staring time. Press “ ” or “ ” button to adjust values and press “ ” to confirm. Press “ ”...
  • Page 32 Selectable information LCD display Input Voltage=230V, output voltage=230V Input voltage/Output voltage (Default Display Screen) Input frequency=50Hz Input frequency PV1 voltage=260V PV voltage PV2 voltage=260V PV1 current = 2.5A PV current PV2 current = 2.5A...
  • Page 33 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 34 AC and PV charging power=500W PV charging power=500W Charging power AC charging power=500W Battery voltage=25.5V, output voltage=230V Battery voltage and output voltage Output frequency=50Hz Output frequency Load percent=70% Load percentage...
  • Page 35 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.xkVA like below chart. When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will present xxxW like below chart.
  • Page 36 Battery voltage=25.5V, discharging current=1A Battery voltage/DC discharging current This PV Today energy = 3.88kWh, Load Today energy= 9.88kWh. PV energy generated today and Load output energy today This PV month energy = 388kWh, Load month energy= 988kWh. PV energy generated this month and Load output energy this month.
  • Page 37 Real time 13:20. Real time. Main CPU version 00014.04. Main CPU version checking. Secondary CPU version 00012.03. Secondary CPU version checking. Secondary Wi-Fi version 00000.24. Secondary Wi-Fi version checking.

  • Page 38: Operating Mode Description

    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 batteries.
  • Page 39 Operation mode Description LCD display If “SUB” (solar first) is selected as output source priority and solar energy is not sufficient to provide the load, solar energy and the utility will provide the loads and charge the battery at the same time. The unit will provide output If either “SUB”...

  • Page 40: Faults Reference Code

    Operation mode Description LCD display Power from PV energy only. The unit will provide output Battery Mode power from battery and/or PV power. 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.

  • Page 41: 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 Beep once every 0.5 Overload second Output power derating...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Line Mode Specifications MODEL 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 Max AC Input Voltage 300Vac...
  • Page 44 Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications MODEL Rated Output Power 8000W Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Regulation 230Vac±5% Output Frequency 60Hz or 50Hz Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 100ms@≥205% load;5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load Surge Capacity 2* rated power for 5 seconds Optional 12V DC Output DC Output 12 VDC ±...
  • Page 45 Power Limitation When battery voltage is lower than 50Vdc, output power will be derated. If connected load is higher than this derated power, the AC output voltage will decrease until the output power reduces to this derated power. The minimum AC output voltage is output voltage setting –...
  • Page 46 PV Current Power Limitation 13.5A MPPT temperature 80° 75° Table 4 General Specifications MODEL 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...

  • Page 47: 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 48: Appendix I: Parallel Function

    Appendix I: Parallel function 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 48KW/48KVA. 2. Maximum six units work together to support three-phase equipment. Maximum four units support one phase.
  • Page 49 Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter: Model 1 unit* 250A/70VDC *If you want to use only one breaker at the battery side for the whole system, the rating of the breaker should 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...
  • Page 50 Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 51 Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 52 4-2. Support 3-phase equipment Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Load 1 Load 1 Communication Connection Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases: Power Connection Load 1 Load 1 Communication Connection...
  • Page 53 Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Load 1 Load 1 Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases: Power Connection Load 1 Load 1 Communication Connection...
  • Page 54 Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase: Power Connection Load 1 Load 1 Communication Connection Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases: Power Connection Load 1 Load 1 Communication Connection...
  • Page 55 One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Load 1 Load 1 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 56 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 57 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 58 the same time. If not, it will display fault 82 in following-order inverters. However, these inverters will automatically restart. If detecting AC connection, they will work normally. LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the parallel system is completely installed. Step 6: Please switch on all breakers of Line wires in load side.
  • Page 59 8. Trouble shooting Situation Solution Fault Fault Event Code Description 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 connected in all inverters. the inverter is For supporting three-phase system, make sure the sharing cables are detected.

  • Page 60: Appendix Ii: Bms Communication Installation

    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.
  • Page 61 PYLONTECH ①Dip 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”.
  • Page 62 Step 2: Use supplied RJ45 cable (from battery module package) to connect inverter and Lithium battery. * 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.
  • Page 63 Step 6. Be sure to select battery type as “LIB” in LCD program 5. 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. PYLONTECH After configuration, please install LCD panel with inverter and Lithium battery with the following steps.
  • Page 64 Step 3. Press more than three seconds to start Lithium battery, power output ready. Step 4. Turn on the inverter. Step 5. Be sure to select battery type as “PYL” in LCD program 5. If communication between the inverter and battery is successful, the battery icon on LCD display will flash.
  • Page 65 6. 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 and discharging battery.

  • Page 66: 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.
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68 Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and enter password. Step 4: Tap “Confirm” to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the Wi-Fi module and the Internet. If the connection fails, please repeat Step 2 and 3. Diagnose Function If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap “...
  • Page 69 2-3. Login and APP Main Function After finishing the registration and local Wi-Fi configuration, enter registered name and password to login. Note: Tick “Remember Me” for your login convenience afterwards. 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.
  • Page 70 Devices Tap the icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page. You can review all devices here by adding or deleting Wi-Fi Module in this page. Add device Delete device icon on the top right corner and manually enter part number to add device. This part number label is pasted on the bottom of remote LCD panel.
  • Page 71 2-4. Device List In Device List page, you can pull down to refresh the device information and then tap any device you want to check up for its real-time status and related information as well as to change parameter settings. Please refer to the parameter setting list.
  • Page 72 【Battery Mode】Inverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source can charge battery. Device Alarm and Name Modification In this page, tap the icon on the top right corner to enter the device alarm page. Then, you can review alarm history and detailed information.
  • Page 73 【Rated Information】displays information of Nominal AC voltage, Nominal AC current, Rated battery voltage, Nominal output voltage, Nominal output frequency, Nominal output current, Nominal output apparent power and Nominal output active power. Please slide up to see more rated information. 【History】displays the record of unit information and setting timely. 【Wi-Fi Module Information】displays of Wi-Fi Module PN, status and firmware version.
  • Page 74 Battery To set voltage point or SOC percentage to re-start on second (L2) Voltage/SOC output. Turn On L2 Charge Time to To set waiting time to on second (L2) output when the inverter is Turn On L2 back to Line Mode or battery is in charging status. Battery Battery type: To set connected battery type.
  • Page 75 Over If disabled, the unit won't be restarted after over-temperature fault is Temperature solved. Auto Restart Overload Auto If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after overload occurs. Restart Buzzer If disabled, buzzer won’t be on when alarm/fault occurred. Enable/disable Turn on or off RGB LEDs Brightness Adjust the lighting brightness...

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