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User Manual NOVA 6500S 6.5kW 48V Off-Grid All-in-One Inverter MODEL: RS-H6548S THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR INVERTER. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
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 Unpacking and Inspection ..........................4 Mounting the Unit ............................. 4 Preparation ..............................
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.
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.
Product Overview NOTE: For parallel installation and operation, please check Appendix I. RGB LED ring (refer to LCD Setting section for the details) LCD display Touchable function keys PV connectors AC input connectors AC output connectors (Load connection) Battery connectors Current sharing port Parallel communication port 10.
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 4 pcs PV connectors x 2 sets Mounting bracket...
Step 4: Removing bottom cover Step 5: Fix the inverter to Step 6: Assemble the bottom cover with six screws as shown below mounting bracket by screwing back to original position. chart. two supplied M5 screws as shown below chart. Preparation Before connecting all wirings, please take off wiring cover by removing six screws.
Please follow below steps to implement battery connection: 1. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size. 2. Fix two cable glands into positive and negative terminals. 3. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the nuts are tightened with torque of 5 Nm.
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WARNING: Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit. 5. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal ) first. screws. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( →Ground (yellow-green) L→LINE (brown or black) N→Neutral (blue)
PV Connection CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately DC circuit breakers between inverter and PV modules. NOTE1: Please use 600VDC/30A circuit breaker. NOTE2: The overvoltage category of the PV input is II. Please follow the steps below to implement PV module connection: WARNING: Because this inverter is non-isolated, only three types of PV modules are acceptable: single crystalline and poly crystalline with class A-rated and CIGS modules.
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Step 4: Check correct polarity of connection cable from PV modules and PV input connectors. Then, connect positive pole (+) of connection cable to positive pole (+) of PV input connector. Connect negative pole (-) of connection cable to negative pole (-) of PV input connector. WARNING! For safety and efficiency, it's very important to use appropriate cables for PV module connection.
Recommended solar panel configuration for 8KW model: Solar Panel Spec. SOLAR INPUT 1 SOLAR INPUT 2 Total Input (reference) Min in series: 4pcs, per input Q'ty of panels Power - 250Wp Max. in series: 12pcs, per input - Vmp: 30.7Vdc 4pcs in series 4pcs 1000W...
Communication Connection Follow below chart to connect all communication wiring. BMS communication RS-232 communication to PC USB communication Serial Connection Please use the supplied serial cable to connect between the inverter and your PC. Install the monitoring software from the bundled CD and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your installation. For detailed software operation, refer to the software user manual on the bundled CD.
Dry Contact Signal There is one dry contact (3A/250VAC) available on the rear panel. It could be used to deliver signal to external device when battery voltage reaches warning level. Unit Status Condition Dry contact port: NC & C NO & C Power Off Unit is off and no output is powered.
OPERATION Power ON/OFF Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press power switch to turn on the unit. Operation and Display Panel The operation and the LCD module, shown in the chart below, includes one RGB LED ring, one power switch, four touchable function keys and a LCD display to indicate the operating status and input/output power information.
LCD Display Icons Battery Information 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. The right bar will be on and the other three bars will 2 ~ 2.083V/cell flash in turns.
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Charger Source Priority Setting Display Indicates setting program 16 “Charger source priority” is selected as “Solar first”. Indicates setting program 16 “Charger source priority” is selected as “Solar and Utility”. Indicates setting program 16 “Charger source priority” is selected as “Solar only”.
LCD Setting General Setting ” After pressing and holding “ button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter the Setup Mode. Press “ ” or “ ” button to select setting programs. Press “ ” button to confirm you selection or “ ”...
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Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 90-280VAC for 8KW and 80-140VAC for 6.5KW.. AC input voltage range If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 170-280VAC for 8KW and 90-140VAC for 6.5KW. AGM (default) Flooded User-Defined...
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LIb-protocol compatible battery Select “LIb” if using Lithium battery compatible to Lib protocol. If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up. No need for further setting. Battery type party Lithium battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up.
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Available options for 8KW model 220V 230V (default) Output voltage 240V Maximum utility charging 30A (default) current Setting range is from 2A, then Note: If setting value in program 02 is smaller than 10A to 120A. Increment of that in program in 11, the each click is 10A.
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Solar and Utility (default) Solar energy and utility will charge battery at the same time. Charger source priority: To configure charger Only Solar Solar energy will be the only source priority charger source no matter utility is available or not. Alarm on (default) Alarm off Alarm control...
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Alarm on (default) Alarm off Beeps while primary source is interrupted Bypass disable (default) Bypass enable Overload bypass: When enabled, the unit will transfer to line mode if overload occurs in battery mode. Record enable (default) Record disable Record Fault code 56.4V (default) If user-defined is selected in program 5, this program can...
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When the inverter is operated in 3-phase application, set up inverter to be operated in specific phase. L1 phase: L2 phase: L3 phase: AC output mode When the inverter is operation in split phase application, set up *This setting is only available when the inverter inverter to be operated in specific phase.
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Battery equalization Battery equalization disable (default) Battery equalization If “Flooded” or “User-Defined” is selected in program 05, this program can be set up. 58.4V (default) Setting range is from 48.0V to 62.0V. Increment of each click is 0.1V. Battery equalization voltage 60min (default) Setting range is from 5 min to 900 min.
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If equalization function is enabled in program 30, this program can be set up. If “Enable” is selected in this program, it’s to activate battery equalization immediately and LCD main page will show “ ”. If “Disable” is selected, it will cancel equalization function until next activated equalization time arrives based on program 35 setting.
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3 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes (default) 20 minutes Data log recorded interval *The maximum data log number is 1440. If it’s over 1440, it will re-write the first log. 30 minutes 60 minutes For minute setting, the range is from 0 to 59.
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For year setting, the range is from 17 to 99. Time setting – Year Enabled (default) Disable On/Off control for RGB LED *It’s required to enable this setting to activate RGB LED lighting function. Normal (default) Brightness of RGB LED High Normal (default) Lighting speed of RGB LED...
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Solid on (Default) Power chasing RGB LED effects LED lighting portion will be changed by the percentage of solar input Solar input power in watt power and nominal PV power. If “Solid on” is selected in #94, LED ring will light up with background color setting in #96.
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Data Presentation of data Battery charge/discharge color status If selected, the LED color will be *Energy source (Grid-PV- background color setting in #96 in Battery) and battery battery charging status. The LED color charge/discharge status will be data color setting in #97 in only available when RGB battery discharging status.
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Yellow Green Blue Sky blue Data Color for RGB LED Other: If selected, the data color is set Purple (Default) by RGB via software. Pink Orange Yellow Green Background color of RGB *Only available when data Blue Sky blue (Default) Presentation of data color is set to Energy source (Grid-PV-Battery).
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Once access this program, it will show “OPP” in LCD. Press “ ” button to select timer setting for output source priority. There are three timers to set up. Press “ ” or “ ” button to select specific timer option. Then, press “...
USB Function Setting There are three USB function setting such as firmware upgrade, data log export and internal parameter re- Please follow below procedure to execute selected USB function setting. write from the USB disk. Procedure LCD Screen Step 1: Insert an OTG USB disk into the USB port ( L ). Step 2: Press “...
LCD Display The LCD display information will be switched in turn by pressing the “ ” or “ ” button. The selectable information is switched as the following table in order. Selectable information LCD display Input Voltage=230V, Input frequency=50Hz Utility voltage/ Utility frequency PV1 voltage=300V, PV1 current=2.0A, PV1 power=600W PV voltage/ PV current/ PV power Default...
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Battery voltage=53.9V, Floating charging voltage=54.0V, Charging current=1A Battery voltage, charging stage/ Configured battery parameters/ Battery voltage=50.4V, Low DC cut-off voltage=44.0V, Charging or discharging current Discharging current=48A Default Display Screen Output voltage=230V, Output frequency=50Hz Output voltage, load in VA, load in Watt switch every 5 second/ Load in VA=2.4kVA, Output frequency=50Hz Output frequency...
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Load in Watt=2.4kW, Output frequency=50Hz Output voltage, load in VA, load in Watt switch every 5 second/ Output frequency Default Display Real date Dec 14, 2020. Screen Real date. Real time 11:38. Real time. PV energy generation today =888Wh. PV energy generation today...
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PV energy generation this month =8.88kWh. PV energy generation this month PV energy generation this year =88.8kWh. PV energy generation this year Total PV energy generation =888kWh. Total PV energy generation Load output energy today =888Wh. Load output energy today...
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Load output energy this month =8.88kWh. Load output energy this month Load output energy this year =88.8kWh. Load output energy this year Total load output energy =888kWh. Total load output energy Main CPU version 00050.72. Main CPU version checking.
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Secondary CPU version 00022.01. Secondary CPU version checking. Wi-Fi version 00088.88. Wi-Fi version checking...
Operating Mode Description Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility and PV energy. Charging by utility. Standby mode Note: No output is supplied *Standby mode: The by the unit but it still inverter is not turned on can charge batteries. yet but at this time, the inverter can charge battery without AC output.
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Operation mode Description LCD display Grid is available. Fault mode PV power is available. Note: *Fault mode: Errors are No charging at all no caused by inside circuit matter if grid or PV error or external reasons power is available. such as over temperature, output short circuited and so on.
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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. If either “SUB”...
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Operation mode Description LCD display PV energy will supply power to the loads and charge battery at the same time. No utility is available. Power from battery only. The unit will provide output power from Battery Mode 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. Output voltage is too high. Overload time out Bus voltage is too high Bus soft start failed PV over current PV over voltage...
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...
CLEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE FOR ANTI-DUST KIT Overview Every inverter is already installed with anti-dusk kit from factory. This kit keeps dusk from your inverter and increases product reliability in harsh environment. Clearance and Maintenance Step 1: Please remove the screws on the sides of the inverter. Step 2: Then, dustproof case can be removed and take out air filter foam as shown in below chart.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Line Mode Specifications MODEL RS-H6548S Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator) Nominal Input Voltage 120Vac 90Vac±7V (UPS) Low Loss Voltage 80Vac±7V (Appliances) 100Vac±7V (UPS); Low Loss Return Voltage 90Vac±7V (Appliances) High Loss Voltage 140Vac±7V High Loss Return Voltage 135Vac±7V Max AC Input Voltage 150Vac...
Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications RS-H6548S MODEL Rated Output Power 6500W Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Regulation 120Vac±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 Low DC Warning Voltage @ load <...
Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode MODEL RS-H6548S Charging Current (UPS) 120A(@V =120Vac) @ Nominal Input Voltage Flooded 58.4Vdc Bulk Charging Battery Voltage AGM / Gel 56.4Vdc Battery Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc Overcharge Protection 66Vdc Charging Algorithm 3-Step Ba�ery Voltage, per cell Charging Current, % 2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc)
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Table 4 General Specifications MODEL RS-H6548S Safety Compliance Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 40°C Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) Dimension (D*W*H), mm 158.4x 503.6 x 530.8 Net Weight, kg Table 5 Parallel Specifications Max parallel numbers Circulation Current under No Load Condition Max 2A Power Unbalance Ratio...
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.
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 for 8KW model is 48KW/48KVA. The supported maximum output power for 6.5KW model is 39KW/39KVA. 2.
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securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from over current of battery or AC input. Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter: Model 1 unit* RS-H6548S 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.
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Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
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Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
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4-2. Support 3-phase equipment Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in one phase and one inverter for the other two phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
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Three inverters in one phase, two inverters in second phase and one inverter for the third phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Three inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining two phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
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Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase: Power Connection Load Communication Connection Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
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One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection WARNING: Do not connect the current sharing cable between the inverters which are in different phases. Otherwise, it may damage the inverters. 4-3. Support split-phase equipment (only for 6.5KW model) Three inverters in each phase: Communication Connection...
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Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection 5. PV Connection Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection. CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
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6. LCD Setting and Display Setting Program: Program Description Selectable option Single When the unit is operated alone, please select “SIG” in program 28. Parallel When the units are used in parallel for single phase application, please select “PAL” in program 28. Please refer to 5-1 for detailed information.
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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...
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NOTE: Master and slave units are randomly defined. Step 4: Switch on all AC breakers of Line wires in AC input. It’s better to have all inverters connect to utility at the same time. If not, it will display fault 82 in following-order inverters. However, these inverters will automatically restart.
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8. Trouble shooting Situation Fault Fault Event Solution 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.
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.
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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”.
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4. Installation and Operation LIO-4810-150A/ESS LIO-I 4810 After ID no. is assigned for each battery module, please set up LCD panel in inverter and install the wiring connection as following steps. Step 1: Use supplied RJ11 signal cable to connect into the extension port ( P1 or P2 ). Step 2: Use supplied RJ45 cable (from battery module package) to connect inverter and Lithium battery.
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Step 5: Turn on the inverter. 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.
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Step 2. Switch on Lithium battery. 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.
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LCD Display Information Press “ ” or “ ” button to switch LCD display information. It will show battery pack and battery group number before “Main CPU version checking” as shown below. Selectable information LCD display Battery pack numbers & Battery Battery pack numbers = 3, battery group numbers = 1 group numbers 5.
Appendix III: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide 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.
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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.
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If the connection fails, please repeat Step 2 and 3. Diagnose Function If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap “ ” on the top right corner of the screen for further details. It will show repair suggestion. Please follow it to fix the problem. Then, repeat the steps in the chapter 4.2 to re-set network setting.
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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.
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icon on the top right corner and manually enter part number to add device. This part number label is pasted on the bottom of inverter. After entering part number, tap “Confirm” to add this device in the Device list. Part number label is pasted on the bottom of inverter.
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Device Mode On the top of screen, there is a dynamic power flow chart to show live operation. It contains five icons to present PV power, inverter, load, utility and battery. Based on your inverter model status, there will be【Standby Mode】,【Line Mode】,【Battery Mode】.
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Device Information Data Users can check up 【Basic Information】,【Product Information】,【Rated information】,【History】, and【Wi- Fi Module Information】by swiping left. Swipe left 【Basic Information】displays basic information of the inverter, including AC voltage, AC frequency, PV input voltage, Battery voltage, Battery capacity, Charging current, Output voltage, Output frequency, Output apparent power, Output active power and Load percent.
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Parameter Setting This page is to activate some features and set up parameters for inverters. Please be noted that the listing in “Parameter Setting” page in below diagram may differ from the models of monitored inverter. Here will briefly highlight some of it,【Output Setting】,【Battery Parameter Setting】,【Enable/ Disable items】, 【Restore to the defaults】to illustrate.
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Please refer to below parameter setting list for an overall description and be noted that the available parameters may vary depending on different models. Please always see the original product manual for detailed setting instructions. Parameter setting list: Item Description Output setting Output source To configure load power source priority.
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Enable/Disable LCD Auto-return If enable, LCD screen will return to its main screen after one minute Functions to Main screen automatically. Fault Code If enabled, fault code will be recorded in the inverter when any fault Record happens. Backlight If disabled, LCD backlight will be off when panel button is not operated for 1 minute.
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