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HPS Series Quick Start Guide Mechanical and Electrical This document specifically covers the HPS mechanical and electrical installation. For more detailed information, refer to the HPS manual. INSTALLATION GUIDE Copyrights reserved by Freedom Won Contact us: www.freedomwon.co.za...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 1. Contents The table below outlines the sections and steps covered in this document. Refer to the corresponding sections for detailed information. 2. Introduction ..................................1 3. Pre-installation Preparation ............................. 2 3.1.
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HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 4.5. Install AC Side Wiring .................................... 18 4.5.1. AC Side Line Steps ..................................... 18 4.6. Install DC Wiring ..................................... 19 4.6.1. Essential Precautions for DC Wiring ............................... 19 4.7. Parallel Communication Connection ..............................22 4.7.1.
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HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Tables Figure 20: HPS500 Dial Switch Table 1: HPS Package List Figure 21: HPS50 Example Table 2: HPS Package List Figure 22: HPS100/HPS150 Example Table 3: Environmental Requirements Figure 23: HPS50 Example...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 2. Introduction This guide is specifically for the HPS series energy storage inverter and provides a quick reference startup for the installation and commissioning. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step instruction that covers the following: •...
3.1. Product and Package Inspection Before you start the installation, carefully inspect all equipment for any signs of damage. Should any damage be identified, please promptly contact Freedom Won and provide photographs for assistance. 3.2. Verify Package Contents Refer to the HPS package checklist in Table 1, to ensure all items are present before installation.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 3.3. Installation Tools and Parts Refer to the HPS parts checklist in Table 2, to ensure all items are present before installation. Table 2: HPS Package List Tools Number Forklift or Crane...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 3.5. Safe Handling Practices This section highlights the importance of carefully handling procedures to prevent damage to the HPS inverter during installation. When using a forklift to move the inverter box, it's important to ensure that the centre of gravity is evenly balanced between the two forks.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 3.6. Location and Installation This section details the ideal location for your HPS inverter to ensure optimal performance and safe operation. For best performance, install the inverter indoors in a well-ventilated area.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 3.7. Environment Ventilation For proper cooling, the HPS inverter relies on good airflow. To ensure a ventilated environment, the installation site must meet the following requirements: Avoid installing the inverter in areas with poor ventilation and low air circulation.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Floor mount ≥1000mm Remove the baffle plate at the outlet position Cover Cable trench installation mode Embedded 10# Channel Steel Cabinet Base Fixed with Channel Steel Figure 4: Base Mounting and Fixing The channel steel should be designed according to the positioning holes at the bottom of the inverter, which are equipped with a base.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 3.11. Air Duct Setup The inverter does not come equipped with air ducts. As a result, it is the user's responsibility to install an appropriate air ducting system. The HPS inverter utilises a well-designed air duct for different models and site environments for efficient heat dissipation.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 6: External Duct of Converter The design of the air duct must not restrict the overall ventilation volume of the inverter cabinet. The connection point between the air duct and inverter cabinet must be well sealed to prevent air leaks and to ensure efficient airflow through the intended part.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide The HPS inverter model does not include pre-installed external cables. Users are responsible for providing their own cables according to their specific needs. All external cables must be routed through the designated bottom entry and exit holes to connect with their corresponding terminals.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 7: Connected Terminal Table 7: Wiring Terminals Label Parameter Copper Bar Connection Terminal Screw Spring Washer Large Pad 4.1.3. Wiring Specification This section emphasises the importance of proper cable separation during installation. Maintaining the recommended spacing between cables minimizes electrical interference and ensures safe operation.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Table 8: Distance Between Signal Lines and Power Cables Label Parameter 200m 0.3m 300m 0.5m 500m 1.2m Always wire communication and power lines separately. This prevents electrical noise from power lines affecting the integrity of data signals.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide • During installation and connection avoid actions that could scratch or damage the insulation layer of the power cable. This helps prevent potential short circuits. • Ensure all power cables are securely fixed to prevent strain or movement.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Screws Front Lower Bracket Left Lower Bracket Figure 9: Lower Bracket Before installation, remove all lower fencing boards from the packaging box and set them aside. Once you have chosen the installation location, carefully position the inverter and secure it using the recommended mounting method.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide HPS100/150 Bottom Section Illustration Diagram: PV3 port PV4 port Battery port PV2 port PV1 port Grid port Communication port Load port 694mm 4-Ø 15X35 Cabinet Fix Hole 1119mm Figure 11: HPS100/150 Bottom Section...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide HPS500 Bottom Section Illustration Diagram: PV output port Communication input port (BMS EMS dry contact) PV 3,6 input port DC positive input port PV 2,5 input port DC negative input port...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Connect the positive pole of the battery pack cable to the "BAT+" terminal on the inverter. Similarly, connect the negative pole of the battery pack cable to the "BAT-" terminal.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 4.5. Install AC Side Wiring Before commencing any AC wiring tasks, ensure to use a multimeter to verify that all terminals on the inverter are fully deactivated and free of any voltage.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Table 11: Load Label Parameter Phase A or U connected to the AC out Phase B or V connected to the AC out Phase C or W connected to the AC out Phase N connecting to the AC out 4.6.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Table 12: External Point for Communication Cables Terminal Item Function EPO (default) Shutdown Switch ATS Signal Water Logging Fire protection Shutdown (default) Switch ATS Signal Water Logging Fire Protection Shutdown...
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HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Terminal Item Function Shutdown Switch ATS Signal Water Logging Fire Protection (default) 100% Active Power COM1 Generator Warning Signal COM2 Operation Signal COM3 485/3A Battery BMS Communication (default) 485/3B 485/4A...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 4.7. Parallel Communication Connection The communication cable for the inverter is used to facilitate data exchange and control signals between the inverter and external systems, such as monitoring devices or control panels.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide TF6-CN3 parallel operation port TF6-CN2 parallel operation port TF6-CN1 parallel operation port Communication board TF6-CN7 split machine communication port Figure 18: Split Machine Communication Wiring • When connecting an HPS converter to a DCDC multi-module cabinet (split-machine system), use network port CN7 on the HPS converter for communication.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide During the installation, ensure that the dial switch is in the following position: • PMDE1 - Dial switch 1: “ON”, Dial switch 2: “ON”. • PMDE2 - Dial switch 1: “1”, Dial switch 2: “1”.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Three Parallel Machine Power Cable Wiring Diagrams Grid Load Phase A Phase C Phase A Phase C Phase B Phase N Phase B 1# HPS PMDE PV input 1# PMDE...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 1# HPS Grid Load Phase A Phase C Phase A Phase C Phase B Phase N Phase B PMDE1 PV input 1# BAT+ 1# BAT- 1# PMDE1 PMDE2 PV input...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 5. Grounding Requirements Safe and reliable grounding is crucial for the HPS series converter. Adhering to these guidelines ensures proper grounding for the safe and reliable operation of your HPS series converter.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 7. Safe Startup Procedure Pre-startup Procedure System Inspection: Inspect the entire installation thoroughly, especially focusing on the AC and DC voltages. Verify that these voltages meet the converter's requirements and confirm AC's correct polarity and phase sequence.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Make sure that the battery system is powered ON. After the photovoltaic input and battery are powered ON, you will hear the DC contactor closing inside the photovoltaic controller (the closing sound of the DC contactor after the bus is softly lifted). Subsequently, the status displayed in the lower right corner of the monitoring main interface will change from "OFF"...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 29: Menu Screen Click on the “Menu” button on the touchscreen. Figure 30: Menu Screen Click on the “Turn On/Off” button. Copyrights reserved by Revision: Freedom Won FW-16-GL-001...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 31: DCDC Converter ON After activating the "DCDC Converter ON" function, the PV controller status in the lower right corner of the main monitoring interface will transition from its initial "Standby" state to "Converter xMPPT", indicating that the PV controller is now operating within normal parameters.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide After completing the above steps, go through the switch menu on the touch screen, and click on the "DC/DC converter ON" option until the bottom right of the screen displays from standby to MPPT.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Verify Shutdown and Disconnect DC Power: Listen for the AC contactor disconnection sound. Ensure the touchscreen displays "Master-00 Converter OFF" and "Converter 1 Turn OFF." Manually turn off the DC circuit breaker or load switch.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 8.2. In Case of Emergency or Malfunction Immediate Stop: Press the stop button (EPO) to cut power quickly. Isolating Power: Once safe, disconnect the machine's power supply from both the DC and AC sides using the circuit breakers or load switches.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 35: ON and OFF Button Set the defective module to OFF. The "OFF and ON" switch are only used during the program update process. Prepare a USB flash drive (not U-Disc) formatted with the FAT32 file system. The USB flash drive must contain the update program file (an “.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 37: Stop (EPO) Button Press and hold the Emergency Stop (EPO) button. While holding the EPO button, power ON the DCDC module. Navigate to the inverter HMI screen. Figure 38: Menu Screen The update process will automatically start once the module powers on while holding the EPO button.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 39: Menu Screen 10. Click on the “System” option. 11. Enter the password in the “NumberKeyBoard” pop-up field. Figure 40: Advanced Screen 12. Select the “Advance settings” button. Copyrights reserved by...
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 41: DCDC Option 13. The system will automatically update. The DCDC and EPO warning options will show. Figure 42: DCDC Option 14. Select the “DCDC Converter ON” option. 15. When working with multiple modules, use the drop-down arrow on the “Module number” option to select the required MPPT number.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Do not interrupt the update process once it has started, as this could corrupt the program and render the DCDC module inoperable. The specific file format (".hex" in this case) and update procedure may vary depending on the model of the DCDC module.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 44: Black Start Button Press and hold the Black Start button for 5 seconds to initiate system power-up. Press the EPO button next to the screen (Emergency stop button).
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Select the “Menu” option from the inverter's screen. Figure 46: Menu Option 10. Click on the “System” option. 11. Enter the password in the “NumberKeyBoard” pop-up field. 12. Click on the “Advanced Settings” button and enter the password (888888).
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide 14. Click on the “Menu” button. 15. Select the “System” option and enter a password (88888888). 16. Select the “System Information” option and view the DCAC software version, the send zip file name and version number will be displayed.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 50: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Click on the Properties button and select the “OK” button. Select the “Use the following IP address” option and enter the IP address in the field.
HPS series Freedom Won Encore HPS Series Quick Start Guide Figure 52: This PC Option Open a folder on your computer and enter the address in the address field: ftp://192.168.1.100. This will open the monitoring folder. Enter your username and password to access the monitoring files.The username and password are required to proceed with the process.
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