1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1.1 Purpose This manual describes how to assemble, install and operate the units and how to troubleshoot of this unit. Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation. Keep this manual for future reference. 1.2 Scope This manual provides guidelines of safety installation as well as the information on tools and wiring.
2.1 Features 1. Off grid inverter 2. Output power factor COSφ=1.0 3. Configurable AC/Solar Charger priority via LCD setting 4. Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance 5. Compatible to mains voltage or generator power 6. Overload ,Over temperature ,Short circuit protection , battery low voltage 7.
2.3 Product Overview The following picture is only a schematic diagram of the equipment .If the actual chassis does NOTE: not conform to the schematic due to a structural upgrade, it is subject to prior notice. Figure 2:3.5K/5.5K model 1:WIFI port 6:PV input 7:...
4. INSTALLATION 4.1 Unpacking and Inspection Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that everything in the package is not damaged. The following items inside of package would be received. The inverter x1 User manual x 1 4.2 Preparation Please remove the two screws on the bottom cover of the inverter as shown below before connecting all wirings.
Install the unit by screwing two screws. It’s recommended to use M4 or M5 screws. 4.4 Battery Connection CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it’s requested to adopt a separate DC over-current protector or disconnect device between battery and inverter. It may not be necessary to have a disconnect device in some applications, however, it’s still need to adopt over-current protection device.
the battery terminal block with the bolts properly tightened. Refer to battery cable size for torque value. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter is correctly connected and ring terminals are secured to the battery terminals. WARNING: Shock Hazard Installation must be performed with care due to high battery voltage in series.
4.6 PV Connection CAUTION: It is forbidden for inverter to share the same solar panel group. CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately a DC circuit breaker and lightning arrester between inverter and PV modules. WARNING: It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for PV module connection .To reduce risk of injury ,please use the proper cable size as below.
Application Example 2: SOLAR INPUT Q’ty of panels Total input power (Min. in serial: 2 pcs, max. in serial: 9 pcs) Solar Panel Spec. 2pcs in serial 2 pcs 1100W 550Wp Vmp: 41.96Vdc 4pcs in serial 4 pcs 1650W Imp: 13.11A Voc:49.9Vdc 6pcs in serial 3300W...
4.8 Dry Contact Signal There is one dry contact (3A250VAC) available on the rear panel. It could be used to deliver signal to external device when battery reaches warning level. Unit Status State NC & C C & NO Unit is off and no output is powered Power off Close Open...
4.10 Bluetooth Communication (Optional) This unit is equipped with a Bluetooth transmitter. Download “RevoMonitor” APP from Google Play . Once the APP is download, you may connect “RevoMonitor” APP to your inverter with the pairing password “1234”.The communication distance is roughly 6 ~ 7 meters. Note:1.the following date are for reference only.
5. OPERATION 5.1 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. 5.2 Operation and Display Panel The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, is on the front panel of the inverter. It includes three indicators, four function keys and a LCD display, indicating the operating status and input/output power information.
5.3 LCD Display Icons Icon Function description Input Source Information Indicates the AC input Indicates the PV input Indicate input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charger current, battery voltage. Configuration Program and Fault Information Indicates the setting programs. Indicates the warning and fault codes. Warning: flashing with warning code.
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In AC mode, it will present battery charging status. LCD Display Status Battery voltage 4 bars will flash in turns. <2V/cell Bottom bar will be on and the other three bars will flash in Constant 2 ~ 2.083V/cell turns. Current mode / Bottom two bars will be on and the other two bars will 2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell Constant...
5.4 LCD Setting After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “UP” or “DOWN” button to select setting programs. And then, press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC button to exit. Note: All settings must be modified in battery mode and must be rebooted to be valid.
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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 Battery type 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.
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Available options in 5.5KW model: 46.0V (default) Setting voltage point back to Setting voltage point back utility source when selecting 48V model:(default 46.0Vdc) “SBU priority” in program 01. setting range :44.0V to 51V setting increase or decrease of 1.0V. Available options in 3.5KW model: Battery fully charged the battery is full of floating charge 27.0V (default)
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Charger source priority: If this inverter/charger is working in Battery mode, only solar To configure charger energy can charge battery. Solar energy will charge battery if it's source priority 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...
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3.5K default setting: 27.0V 5.5K default setting: 54.0V Floating charging voltage If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up. Setting range is from 25.0V to 31.5V for 3.5KVA model and 48.0V to 61.0V for 5.5KVA model. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
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30days (default) Setting range is from 0 to 90 days. Equalization interval Increment of each click is 1 day. Enable Disable (default) If equalization function is enabled in program 30, this program Equalization activated can be set up. If “Enable” is selected in this program, it’s to immediately activate battery equalization immediately and LCD main page will shows...
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Activation activation Activation activation: (default) When the AC is connected to the inverter and turned it on. And if the battery cannot be detected, the battery will be activated. (If it fails, disconnect AC and restart) Manual activation : In this mode, select "On", connect the AC or PV to the inverter, and turn it on.
5.5 Fault Reference Code Fault Code Fault Event Fan is locked when inverter is off. Over temperature Battery voltage is too high Battery voltage is too low Output short circuited or over temperature is detected by internal converter components. Output voltage is too high. Overload time out Bus voltage is too high Bus soft start failed...
5.6 Battery Equalization Description Battery equalization function is built into the charge controller. It reverses the buildup of negative chemical effects such as 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 may have built up on the plates.
5.7 Warning Indicator Warning Code Warning Event Fan is locked when inverter is on. Over temperature Battery is over-charged Low battery Overload Discharge current limiting Output power derating PV energy is low High AC input (>280VAC) during BUS soft start Battery equalization Battery is not connected...
6.TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation / Possible cause What to do Unit shuts down LCD/LEDs and automatically buzzer will be active The battery voltage is too low 1. Re-charge battery. during startup for 3 seconds and (<1.91V/Cell) 2. Replace battery. process.
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Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center. Fault code 03 Check if spec and quantity The battery voltage is too high. of batteries are meet requirements. Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan. Buzzer beeps Output abnormal (Inverter 1. Reduce the connected continuously and Fault code 06/58 voltage below than 190Vac or...
7. SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Solar Mode Specifications 3.5KW24VDC 5.5KW48VDC MODEL 5500W Rated output power Normal output voltage 230VAC 230 ± 5%VAC Output voltage range Normal output current 15.2A 24.0A PV Input Max Power 5500W PV Array MPPT 60-450VDC Voltage Range Start-up Voltage 70Vdc +/- 5Vdc Nominal PV Voltage...
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Table 2 Line Mode Specifications Input Voltage Waveform Pure sine wave (utility or generator) Normal Input Voltage 230VAC Low Loss Voltage 90VAC±7V(wide range)170VAC±7V(narrow range) Low Loss Return Voltage 100VAC±7V(wide range)180VAC±7V(narrow range) High Loss Voltage 280VAC±7V High Loss Return Voltage 270VAC±7V Max AC Input Voltage 300VAC Normal Input Frequency...
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Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications 3.5KW 5.5KW INVERTER MODEL 3-Step Charging Algorithm Utility Charging Mode 2/10/20/30/40/50/60/70A/80/90/100Amp AC Charging Current =230Vac) 29.2VDC 58.4VDC Flooded Battery Bulk Charging Voltage 28.2VDC 56.4VDC AGM / Gel Battery 27.0VDC 54.0VDC Floating Charging Voltage Charging Curve 120A Max.
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Table 4 Inverter Mode Specifications Normal DC voltage Waveform Pure sine wave Output voltage range 230VAC±5% Output frequency 50/60Hz±1Hz Peak Efficiency Power factor 10s@110%~130% load , 5s@130%~200% load, Overload protection 200ms@≥200% load 10ms typical (narrow range) Transfer time 20ms typical (wide range) Low voltage protection;...
8.Installation Dimension Drawing The following picture is only a schematic diagram of the equipment .If the actual chassis does NOTE: not conform to the schematic due to a structural upgrade, it is subject to prior notice.
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