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The manufacturer's warranty does not cover any damage resulting from the neglect of these instructions. Sunsynk assumes no liability for damage caused by the operation contrary to what is specified in this operating manual.
Table of Contents SAFETY Set Time (Clock) Set Company Name / Beeper / Auto dim General Safety Factory Reset and Lock Code Symbols/Safety Signs Inverter Remote Control Safety Instructions Battery Setup Page Product Disposal Generator & Battery Page Battery Discharge Page PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Setting Up a Lithium Battery System Overview...
SAFETY General Safety This device should only be used in accordance with the instructions within this manual and in compli- ance with local, regional, and national laws and regulations. Only allow this device to be installed, oper- ated, maintained, and repaired by other people who have read and understood this manual. Ensure the manual is included with this device should it be passed to a third party.
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Single Phase. Three Phase. Protective Conductor Terminal or Earth Rechargeable. Ground Terminal. Do not submerge the battery in water or Keep out of reach of children, animals, expose it to moisture or liquid. and insects. Do not expose the product to sunlight. Inverter DC to AC.
WARNING HIGH LIFE RISK DUE TO FIRE OR ELECTROCUTION. Sunsynk Three-Phase Hybrid Inverter can only be installed by a qualified licensed electrical contractor. This is not a DIY product. This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this manual for future ...
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION The Sunsynk Three-Phase Hybrid Inverter is a multifunctional inverter, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support with portable size. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user configurable and easy accessible button operation such as battery charging, AC/solar charging, and acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
Basic System Architecture The following diagram explains the basic application and architecture of this 3-Phase Inverter. It also includes the following devices to have a Complete running system. Generator or Utility PV modules Batteries Normal and smart loads ...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model SYNK-8K-SG04LP3 SYNK-10K-SG04LP3 SYNK-12K-SG04LP3 Battery Input Date Battery Type Lead-acid or Li-Ion Battery Voltage Range 40Vd.c ~ 60Vd.c Max. Charging/Discharging 190Ad.c (max.) 210Ad.c (max.) 240Ad.c (max.) Current Charging Curve 3 Stages / Equalization External Temperature Sensor Charging Strategy for Li-Ion...
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Certifications and Standards EN 50549-1, AS-NZS 4777.2, NRS 097-2-1; Additional connections Grid Regulation available upon request EMC/Safety Regulation IEC/EN 61000-6-1/2/3/4, IEC/EN 62109-1, IEC/EN 62109-2 General Data Operating Temperature Range -40~60 ºC, >45 ºC Derating Cooling Smart cooling Noise ≤45 dB Communication with BMS RS485;...
INSTALLATION Parts List Check the equipment before installation. Please make sure nothing is damaged in the package. You should have received the items in the following package: Stainless Steel Anti-Collision Hybrid Inverter Wall Mounting Bracket Bolt M8×80 Parallel Communication L-type Hexagon Wrench Battery Temperature Sensor Cable x1 Three-Phase Smart Meter...
Selecting the Mounting Area For proper heat dissipation, allow a clearance of approximately 500mm to the side, 500mm above and below the unit, and 1000mm to the front of the unit. ≥500mm ≥500mm DO NOT install the inverter in the following areas: Areas with high salt content, such as the marine environment.
If children under 10 years old may approach the unit, take preventive measures so they cannot reach and touch the unit. Install the indoor unit on the wall where the floor height is higher than 1600mm. Before connecting all wires, please take the metal cover off, removing the screws as shown below: Mounting the Inverter Select installation locations that are adequate to support the weight of the converter.
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Inverter hanging plate installation THREE PHASE HI 8~12kW | Installer Manual...
Battery Connection For safe operation and compliance, an individual DC overcurrent protector or disconnection device is required to connect the battery and the inverter. Users are recommended to utilise a suitable fuse and DC isolator (see next page). Switching devices may not be required in some applications, but overcurrent pro- tectors must be used.
Lead-Acid Battery Temperature Sensor Without a remote temperature sensor, lead-acid batteries may undercharge or overcharge depending on the ambient temperature of the installation environment. This may result in a fire hazard. Inverter Temp. CT THREE PHASE HI 8~12kW | Installer Manual...
AC and Backup Load Connection Before connecting to the main grid, please install a separate AC Breaker (MCB) between the inverter and the grid. In addition, it is recommended the installation of an AC Breaker between the backup load and inverter. This will ensure the inverter can be disconnected safely during maintenance and fully protect the system from over-current.
1. Switch the Grid Supply Main Switch (AC) OFF. 2. Switch the DC isolator OFF. 3. Assemble PV input connector to the inverter. 4. Use the MC4 connectors supplied by Sunsynk with the inverter. DC+ male connector (MC4) DC+ female connector (MC4)
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WARNING Before connection, please ensure the polarity of the output voltage of the PV array matches the DC+ and DC- symbols. Please do not connect the PV array's positive and negative poles to the ground. This can seriously damage the inverter. Before connecting the inverter, please make sure the PV array open-circuit voltage is within the maxi- mum limit of the inverter.
Connecting the CT Coil The CT coil is one of the most important parts of the Sunsynk inverter. This device reduces the power of the inverter to prevent feeding power to the grid. This feature is also known as “Zero Export”.
Since the inverter is a true hybrid, then the bond must only be made when the inverter is operating in Island- ing Mode. To accommodate this, Sunsynk provides an AC output, which is connected to the A/T/S connec- tions whenever the inverter is running on Island Mode. Therefore, you can simply connect the coil of an AC relay to the ATS 240 connections.
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NOTE: The grid power may still be present, but the inverter is not draining power from it since the unit is working in ‘Island Mode’. You can verify if there is a voltage when the inverter is disconnected from the grid by using a simple multimeter.
Wiring System for Inverter The following diagram is an example of an application where the neutral connects with the PV in a distribu- tion box. For countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc., please follow local wiring regulations! THREE PHASE HI 8~12kW | Installer Manual...
Wiring Diagram THREE PHASE HI 8~12kW | Installer Manual...
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4. AC Breaker Home Load Backup Load 1. DC Breaker for battery 2. AC Breaker for backup load SYNK-8K-SG04LP3: 250A DC breaker SYNK-8K-SG04LP3: 63A AC breaker SYNK-10K-SG04LP3: 300A DC breaker SYNK-10K-SG04LP3: 63A AC breaker SYNK-12K-SG04LP3: 300A DC breaker SYNK-12K-SG04LP3: 63A AC breaker 3.
Inverter 1. DC Breaker 3. AC Breaker Battery Pack 1. DC Breaker for battery SYNK-8K-SG04LP3: 250A DC breaker SYNK-10K-SG04LP3: 300A DC breaker Remotely control signal line SYNK-12K-SG04LP3: 300A DC breaker 2. AC Breaker for backup load Generator SYNK-8K-SG04LP3: 63A AC breaker...
Three Phase Parallel Connection Max. 10pcs parallel for on-grid and off-grid operation. L wire N wire PE wire Inverter No.3 (slave) Parallel_A Parallel_B Meter-485 Ground Inverter Inverter No.2 (slave) Ground Inverter No.1 (master) Ground Battery Pack CT1 CT2 Grid R S T Arrow pointing to inverter Home Load...
OPERATION Switching ON/OFF Once the inverter has been correctly installed and the batteries have been connected, press the ON/OFF button (located on the left side of the case) to activate the system. When the system is connected without a battery but connected with either PV or grid and the ON/OFF button is switched off, the LCD will still illumi- nate (display will show off).
Home Page Press the Esc button any page to access the home page: 1. Customer name 2. Access the settings menu page 3. Access solar page 4. Access load page 5. Access battery page SOLAR/TURBINE AC load 6. Access grid page 7.
What this page displays: The system flow. Battery status. MPPTs power. Power distribution to load or grid. Setup Page To access Settings, click on the gear icon on the right top of the navigation menu. What this page displays: Serial number.
Basic Setup Set Time (Clock) To set time, click on the BASIC icon and then on ‘Time’ What this page displays: Time. Date. AM/PM. What you can do from this page: Adjust / set time. Adjust / set date. ...
Locked Inverter: This function is used to lock the inverter completely so no access can be gained. It will ask for a 5-digit code that only the Sunsynk Technical staff can assist with. Test mode (only for engineers): For engineers to conduct tests.
Inverter Remote Control To control the inverter remotely, tick the box that allows it. What this page displays: Remote control option. What you can do from this page: Allows remote control of the inverter. Battery Setup Page To configure battery settings, click on the BATTERY icon and then on ‘Batt type’. What this page displays: Lithium: This is BMS protocol.
NOTE: Recommended: AGM and Flooded: Ah battery size x 20% = Charge/Discharge amps. Lithium: Ah battery size x 50% = Charge/Discharge amps. Gel: follow manufacturer' s instructions. Generator & Battery Page To configure battery charging settings, click on the BATTERY icon and then on ‘Batt Charge’. What this page displays: Amps: Charge rate of 40A from the attached generator in Amps.
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1Amp 12V. Below is a simple reference circuit of an auto-start system that can auto-start generators on a boat. (Sunsynk will be releasing a new OS E406 ( Auto-Start ) for better generator control).
Battery Discharge Page To configure inverter’s shut-down settings, click on the BATTERY icon and then on ‘Shut Down’. THREE PHASE HI 8~12kW | Installer Manual...
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Activating Shutdown causes the inverter to enter standby-mode. It does not entirely shut down the inverter. Total shutdown occurs at voltages below 19V. The voltage displayed on the Sunsynk Parity Inverter will vary depending on whether the inverter is charging or discharging the batteries.
State of Charge Bulk: The bulk charge is the first stage of a battery’s charging process, where the charger identifies the battery and its needs and then applies a high voltage to do the bulk of the charging. It involves about 80% of the recharge.
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NOTE: With some types of lithium batteries, the BMS cannot be controlled by the Sunsynk inverter. In this case, treat the battery as a lead-acid type and set the charging and discharging protocol following the battery manufacturer's specifications.
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Inverter Brand Model Storage Notes or CAN Setup Inverter SS4074 To be used with V2 Logger http://solarmd.co.za/invert- SolarMD SS4037 er-compatibility-solarmd/ SS202 sunsynk-and-solar-md/ US2000B RS485 US3000 RS485 US2000C RS485 US3000C RS485 PYLON UP5000 RS485 US5000 RS485 Force L1 RS485...
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RS485 Inverter Brand Model Storage Notes or CAN Setup Inverter CLR5KWH CLW5KWH CLR10KWH COOLI CLW10KWH CLH10KWH ESS10240 VOLTA STAGE1 VOLTA STAGE2 VOLTA VOLTA STAGE3 VOLTA STAGE4 EVO 5.7KWH 48V-120Ah Yoshopo BB-LFP-100Ah-P 51.2V 100Ah Shanghai Green GTEM-48V2500 RS485 ...
RS485 Inverter Brand Model Storage Notes or CAN Setup Inverter Can be used with or with- BN52V-280-14.5K HC out BMAC https://www.bluenova. co.za/wp-content/up- BN52V-560-29K HC loads/2015/11/BN-User- Blue Nova HC Manual-HC_v102.pdf BN52V-840-43.6K HC BN52V-1120-58.2K HC CANH = Pin 7 BN52V-1400-72.8K HC CANL = Pin 8 BN52V-840-43.6K BR Blue Nova...
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If nothing ticked: This Mode allows the hybrid inverter to sell back any excess power produced by the solar panels to the grid. If the use time is active, the battery energy can also be sold into the grid. The PV energy will be used to power the load and charge the battery, and then excess energy will flow to the grid.
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Set the unit to charge the battery from the grid or generator ticking ‘Grid’ or ‘Gen’ and set what times this needs to occur. Set the time to discharge the unit to the load or export to the grid by unticking ‘Grid’ and ‘Gen’. ...
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Example: This example shows the battery being charged up to 100% by both the Grid and Solar PV from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then being able to supply up to 4kW of battery-power to the ‘essential’ loads from the ‘Load’ Port until the battery SOC drops to 50%.
Example: During 01:00-05:00, when the battery SOC is lower than 80%, it will use the grid to charge the battery until the battery SOC reaches 80%. During 05:00-08:00 and 08:00-10:00, when battery SOC is higher than 40%, the hybrid inverter will discharge the battery until the SOC reaches 40%.
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IT system: For the IT grid system, the Line voltage (between any two lines in a three-phase circuit) is 230Vac. If your grid system is an IT system, please enable “IT system” and tick the “Grid level” as 133-3P, as the picture above shows.
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What this page displays: FW: This series inverter is able to adjust inverter output power according to grid frequency. Droop f: The percentage of nominal power per Hz. For example: “Start freq f>50.2Hz, Stop freq f<50.2, Droop f=40%PE/Hz” when the grid frequency reaches 50.2Hz, the inverter will decrease its active power at Droop f of 40%.
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What this page displays: P(Q): It adjusts the inverter reactive power according to the set active power. P(PF): It adjusts the inverter PF according to the set active power. Lock-in/Pn 50%: When the inverter output active power is less than 50% rated power, it won't enter the ...
Set the Modbus SN for paralleling. The Sunsynk parity inverter can be wired standalone or where more power is required it can be connected in parallel either single or 3 phase configuration. The maximum number of inverters that can be paral- leled in a single phase utility grid is 16 and the maximum number that can be paralleled in a three phase utility grid is 15.
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Each inverter will require a fuse isolator with surge protection and each group circuit will require an RCD. If the batteries as supplying power to the main load during the outage, then a change over switch will also be required or a split load can be used. The CT coils used to limit export power must only be connected to the master.
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If you need further help please refer to the Sunsynk website where you will find training videos and Fre- quently Asked Questions www.sunsynk.com. Firmware prior installation is important to be updated and all inverters in parallel or three phase system must be the same.
Connecting the DRM’s This can be selected under advance settings. Inverter Load port Shell L1 L2 L3 N Ground cable Relay Ex_Meter For CT: when in a Three-phase system with a CHiNT Three-phase energy meter (DTSU666), click the corresponding phase where the hybrid inverter is connected. e.g. when the hybrid inverter output connects to A phase, please click A Phase.
Solar Power Generated This page shows the daily, monthly, yearly, and total solar power produced. Access this page by clicking on the ‘Solar/Turbine’ icon on the Home Page. Grid Power This page shows the Daily / Monthly / Yearly and total grid power export or consumed. Access this page by clicking on the ‘Solar/Turbine’...
Advanced Settings for Wind Turbines To configure wind turbine settings, click on the ADVANCE icon. This is for Wind Turbine 16.5 What this page displays: If one or both of the MPPTs are connected to a wind turbine. What you can do from this page: Select the MPPT to be used as a turbine input.
Most wind turbines are three-phase PM type. Therefore, either a wind turbine controller or a direct connec- tion to the MPPT via a simple protection circuit will be required. Dump Load or Diversion Load is an important part of an off-grid power system. When the battery ( Battery Bank ) is fully charged, and the water turbine / wind turbine / solar PV module is still generating, a dump load is a useful device to send spare electricity to.
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For Gen Input mode: Gen Input: Tick this box if using a Generator. Allowed Max. power from diesel generator. Peak shaving power: This is a technique used to reduce electrical power consumption during periods of maximum demand on the utility grid. This enables the user to save substantial amounts of money due to the expensive peak power charges.
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For Micro Inverter Input mode: Micro Inverter Input: To use the Generator input port as a micro-inverter on grid inverter input (AC coupled), this feature will also work with "Grid-Tied" inverters. Tick this box if intending to connect a sup- plementary inverter or micro inverter (Max.
OPERATION MODES Mode I: Basic AC cable DC cable COM cable Backup Load On-Grid Home Load Solar Battery Grid Mode II: With Generator AC cable DC cable Backup Load On-Grid Home Load Solar Grid Battery Generator Mode III: With Aux-Load AC cable DC cable Backup Load On-Grid Home Load...
Mode IV: AC Couple On-Grid+AC couple AC cable DC cable Backup Load On-Grid Home Load Solar Grid Battery On-Grid Inverter Mode V: Grid-Tied AC cable DC cable COM cable Backup Load On-Grid Home Load Solar Grid THREE PHASE HI 8~12kW | Installer Manual...
4. Generally, it will desappear automatically when shows F13; 5. If it remains same, turn on DC and AC switches for one minute, then turn on the DC and AC switches; 6. Seek help from Sunsynk. THREE PHASE HI 8~12kW | Installer Manual...
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1. Check the PV side cable ground connection; GFCI_Failure 2. Restart the system 2-3 times; 3. If the fault still existing, please contact Sunsynk. AC Slide over current fault. 1.Check if the backup load power is within the range of the Tz_Ac_Overcurr_Fault inverter.
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Error Code Description Solutions 1. When in parallel mode, check the parallel communication cable connection and hybrid communication address set- tings. Parallel_Comm_Fault 2. During the parallel system startup period, inverters will re- port F29. When all inverters are in ON status, it will disappear automatically;...
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Error Code Description Solutions 1. It tells the communication between hybrid inverter and battery BMS disconnected when “BMS_Err-Stop” is ac- tive”. Battery_comm_Lose 2. If don’t want to see this happen, you can disable “BMS_ Err-Stop” item on the LCD. 3. If the fault still exists, please contact us for help 1.
Chapter 3, ‘Technical Specifications’. If you need further help please refer to the Sunsynk website where you will find training videos and frequent- ly asked questions www.sunsynk.com.
Inverter Commissioning Info After you have successfully powered up the inverter, it must be programmed and set up as per the programming feature above. Check each bond on the Check the VOC does not Ensure both MPPTs are solar panels exceed 480V balanced Measure the supply volt-...
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APPENDIX A The following table is the connection on battery side of SSLB1: Protocol Description Pin 1: CAN-H Pin 5: CAN-L Pin 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8: NC Pin 1: RS485B Pin 2: RS485A Pin 3, 6: GND RS485 Pin 7: RS485A Pin 8: RS485B Pin 4, 5: NC...
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Instantaneous APPENDIX E The Sunsynk inverter can be connected to the internet, but you need to add a data logger to do this. The inverter is compatible with Sunsynk Connect data-logger, which you can obtain from us with your distrib- utor 1.
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HK Address: Room 702-704, 7/F Texwood Plaza, 6 How Ming Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. UK Address: Sunsynk, 17 Turnstone Business Park, Mulberry Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0WN. SA Address: Globaltech Sunsynk South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Unit 2 Highview Boulevard, Ferndale 2194.
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