PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Product description Product description Product description The Polar ESS ALPS series models are mainly used for energy storage. That can be the energy stored by solar PV, or energy from the grid. Safety declarations Safety instructions They can also be used to feed energy to the grid for profit, or as a back-up power source to provide electricity to the user when grid power is lost.
WARNING Safety instructions Avoid misoperation and inappropriate usage During the pre-installation/installation/post-installation and subsequent use and maintenance of the inverter, there are safety issues including but not limited to the Installation work for the inverter(system design, installation, operation, setup, configuration following. Installers and users are requested to read the following carefully: and maintenance) must be carried out by qualified personnel as required All connections must comply with the relevant local and national standards and regulations DANGER...
INSTALLATION Installation instructions 2.2.1 Installation position Packaging list Do not install in direct sunlight or near water sources; the inverter must be installed in a dry environment The inverter must be installed in an ambient area — the temperature should be below 40° to ensure optimal operation The wall where the inverter is mounted must be able to support its weight and dimensions Do not install on flammable construction materials...
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Observe the minimum clearances to walls, other inverters or objects as shown in the Drill 3 holes at the marked positions, at least 55mm deep. Fix the mounting rack to the diagram below in order to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation wall using 3 wall plugs, or other suitable fixings.
Connection 2.3.1 System wiring diagram CT or meter Solar monitoring point Grid Distribution Breaker for board inverter Number Description breakers Battery terminal Earth PV terminal breaker Battery Backup output terminal breaker Load breaker AC output terminal RS485/CANBUS Meter and CT EPS Load Loads Digital out/Digital in...
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2.3.3 Grid and EPS connection Strip 1/4 to 5/16 inch (6-8mm) insulation from one end of the AC/EPS wire 2.3.3.1 On/off-grid load connection Release the screw, pull down and open the lower cover to expose the inner wiring bay, and remove the dust plug from the AC input/output port According to the rate power of the inverter, rationally distribute the load on the AC grid side and Use an art knife to cut a hole, pass the AC/EPS wire through the AC input/output holes and...
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CT installation diagram Grid Pin1 Pin3 Pin5 Pin7 Pin2 Pin4 Pin6 Pin8 Port orange green blue brown orange blue green brown -white -white -white -white CANH CANL RS485+ RS485- /RS485 Main panel Inverter disconnect We use the connection of TS568B. Meter outlet pin definition: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
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To use output wires, and crimp the OT terminals (model QT25-8, wire hole 22-25mm2, screw hole 8, the Polar ESS app on your mobile 4mm) to the wires (mark the OT terminal aperture) phone, please download it first...
DESCRIPTION OF LCD DISPLAY Main interface: When the screen wakes up, press the OK button to enter the system menu. You will then see the system information interface. Press the down button to turn down the page. You can view the basic parameters of the system, the current operating state, the history of power generation and The inverter is equipped with an LED screen, an LED indicator and 4 function buttons allowing other information.
Parameterisation HMI Setting With the screen awake, press OK to enter the system menu. Press down to skip the system Communication Address: Modify the external information screen and find the parameter setting screen. communication address of the accumulator CT/Meter Direction: Modify the input direction of CT/ meter, used in case the direction of the CT/Meter is reversed Meter Type: Switch the matching meter type...
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DC-DC Setting Power and battery settings Battery Discharge: Enable/disable battery discharge. On this page you can set all the generator related settings Battery Charge: Enable/disable battery charge according to your actual status. Self-Use: Enable/disable self-generation and self use mode, enabled by default Export Limit: Enable/disable export limit function Export Limit Power: Sets the maximum export limit power value...
MODE SETTING Charge priority mode In this mode, the energy of the photovoltaic will preferentially charge the battery. Until the power ALPS can be set to different working modes to meet the needs of customers in different reaches the set SOC, the excess energy will be supplied to the load or fed into the grid, and the application scenarios: battery will not actively discharge.
Discharge priority mode 0.0k 0.0k 1.0k -6.0k 7.0k 0.5k Countdown Timer: 0S 5.0k 4.5k System Mode: Tied Grid Inv/Bat Status: Normal / Discharge Normal Countdown Timer: 0S System Mode: Tied Grid Inv/Bat Status: Normal / Discharge Normal Export limit function When this feature is enabled, the maximum value of power fed to the grid by the inverter will not exceed the value set by the user.
If your system displays a fault code, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide. If the inverter is well connected. issue persists, reach out to the Polar ESS support team. Switch off the inverter and contact PV1 Short Fault PV1 short circuit fault Polar ESS customer support.
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Fan maintenance Clean up fan dust and check whether the cable is damaged. Please check and clean the fans regularly. The recommended period is 6 months, but may be sooner dependent on the environment. Please check the fan following the below steps. If there is a problem with the fan, turn off the system and wait for more than 5 minutes before disassembling the machine.
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DATASHEET Model Backup ALPS HY3.6-GL ALPS HY6.0-GL Max. DC Input Power (W) 5400W 9000W Nominal EPS Output Power 3600W 6000W Start-up Voltage EPS Peak Power (10s) 5400VA 9000VA Max. PV Voltage 550V Nominal Voltage 238VAC Max. Output Current 23A (peak) 39A (peak) MPPT Range 90V-500V...
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