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Three-phase Hybrid Invert er □ 5 kW □ 6 kW □ 8 kW □ 10 kW □ 12 kW User Manual Version 2.0...
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Statement Make Life Better Trademarks and other Yinergy trademarks used in this manual are owned by Yinergy. Digital Power Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. All other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Notice Due to product version upgrades or other reasons, the content of the document may be subject to periodic updates, unless otherwise agreed, the document content cannot replace...
This manual is an integral part of Three-phase Hybrid Inverter. It describes the installation, electrical connection, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of the product. Please read it carefully before operating. This manual is valid for the following inverter models: • HI-3P5K-H-Y1 • HI-3P6K-H-Y1 • HI-3P8K-H-Y1 •...
Symbol Description Different levels of warning messages in this manual are defined as follows: DANGER! Indicates a high-level hazard that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! EIndicates a medium-level hazard that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Safety Make Life Better The safety information contained in this document must be followed at all times when operating the equipment. NOTICE The inverter has been designed and tested in strict accordance with safety regulations. However, being an electrical equipment, it is crucial to adhere to the relevant safety instructions before any operation.
WARNING! • Ensure that the PV modules and bracket system are well grounded. • After the completing DC cable connection, please ensure that the cables are securely and correctly connected. • Use a multi-meter to measure the positive and negative poles of the DC cable to verify correct polarity and no reverse connections.
Battery Safety WARNING! • The battery used with the inverter must be approved by the inverter manufacturer. The lists of approved batteries can be obtained through the official website. • Before equipment installation, carefully read the user manual corresponding to the battery to understand the products and precautions. Strictly follow the requirements outlined in the battery user manual.
Product Overview Make Life Better System Description System Overview The inverter regulates and optimizes the energy flow in photovoltaic systems through an integrated energy management system. The electricity generated by the photovoltaic system can be used by the load, stored in the battery, and also exported to the grid. Appearance Including indicators, indicate the status of LED panel...
Supported Power Grid The inverter supports the following power grid types. For the grid types with N lines, the N voltage to ground needs to be less than 10 V. Figure 2-2 Power Grid Symbols on the Label and Inverter Table 2-1 Symbols Symbol Description...
Working Principle 2.6.1 Circuit Diagram The inverter unit converts DC into AC that meets the requirements of the power grid and feeds it into the power grid. The principle design of inverter is shown in the figure below: Figure 2-4 Circuit Diagram 2.6.2 Application Schemes ①...
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The accessories ① ~ ⑤ above are suggested as follows: Model ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ 16 A/230 V 20 A/230 V 25 A/600 V Depends on HI-3P5K-H Main Breaker AC Breaker AC Breaker DC Breaker Loads 16 A/230 V 25 A/230 V 25 A/600 V Depends on HI-3P6K-H...
Working Mode Economic Mode NOTICE • Economic models can only be used when local laws and regulations are met, such as whether the power grid is allowed to charge the battery or whether the battery is allowed to discharge and sell to the power grid. If not, do not use this mode. •...
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Self-Consumption Mode NOTICE • For solar power, consider self consumption mode in priority: the excess power charges the battery in day time; the battery supplies power to the load when there is no solar power generated at night. This will improve the self consumption rate and saves electricity costs.
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Back-up Mode NOTICE • In Back-up mode, you can set different battery SOC values for grid-tied and off- grid status. When the power grid is cut off, the inverter switches to off-grid mode, and the battery can discharge to supply power to the load to ensure that the BACK-UP load does not lose power;...
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Off-grid Mode NOTICE • The PV energy storage system (ESS) is not suitable for powering life-sustaining medical devices. It cannot guarantee backup power in all circumstances. • The hybrid inverter supports EPS with a switching time is less than 10ms. However, the EPS function may fail to start if the important load capacity exceeds the rated power of the inverter.
System Overview Make Life Better Cloud Services System Overview Phone New PV + ESS Important Load Smart Meter Battery Cloud Services Phone Smart Existing PV System Utility Meter Grid Meter Important Load Normal Load EV charger Smart Meter AC Power Battery DC Power Signal Cable...
Transportation and Storage Make Life Better If the inverter is not put into use immediately, the transportation and storage requirements needs to be met: Transportation • Observe the caution signs on the packaging of inverter before transportation. • Pay attention to the weight of the inverter. Carry the inverters by the required number of personnel as specified by local regulations.(gross/net weight of Three-phase Hybrid Inverter: 34/28.5 kg) •...
Preparation before Installation Make Life Better Selection of Installation Location The installation location selected for the inverter is quite critical in the aspect of the guarantee of machine safety, service life and performance. It has the IP66 ingress protection, which allows it to be installed outdoor. The installation position shall be convenient for wiring connection, operation and maintenance.
Installation Carrier Requirement 1. The mounting structure must be non-flammable and fire resistance. 2. Please ensure that the installation structure is solid enough to support the weight of inverter. 3. When the equipment is running, it will emit vibration, please do not install it on a structure with poor sound insulation, so as to avoid disturbing the residents of the living area by the noise during the equipment working.
Tools Requirement Installation tools include but are not limited to the following recommended ones. If necessary, use other auxiliary tools on site. The following tools must all comply with regulatory requirements. Goggles Safety shoes Safety gloves Dust mask RJ45 crimping tool Diagonal pliers Wire stripper Hammer drill...
Additionally Required Materials Table 5-1 Additionally Required Wires Cable Type Outer Diameter Cross Section Outdoor multi-core copper wire cable PV cable 6~9 mm 4~6 mm² Complying with 1,000 V and 30 A standard Complying with 1,000 V Battery cable 6~9 mm 4~6 mm²...
Unpacking and Inspection Make Life Better Unpacking Before signing for the product, please check the following in detail: • Check the outer packaging for any signs of damage, such as deformation, holes, cracks or other signs that may cause damage to the equipment inside the box, if any damage founded, do not open the package and contact your dealer.
Scope of Delivering WARNING! • For electrical connections, please use the terminal provided with the package, any damage to the device caused by the use of connectors of incompatible models will not be covered under the warranty. Inverter Item Description Quantity Inverter 1 pc...
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Item Description Quantity Negative Battery Connector 1 pc End Terminals 4 pcs PV Disassembly Tool 2 pcs Back Up Connector AC 5 Pin 1 pc Grid Connector AC 5 Pin 1 pc RJ45 Connector 2 pcs Meter Network Cable 1 pc Battery Network Cable 1 pc M6 Expansion Screws...
Mechanical Installation Make Life Better WARNING! • When carrying out transportation, turnover, installation and other operations, adhere to the laws and regulations and relevant standards of the country and region where it is located. • Do not use the wiring terminals and ports at the bottom to support any weight of the inverter.
Installation Procedures Step 1: Align the bracket horizontally on the wall and mark the position of the drill holes. Figure 7-2 Marking Holes Step 2: Set the bracket aside and drill holes with Ø8 drill bit. The depth of the holes should between 65-75 mm.
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Step 3: Knock the expansion screws into the holes and secure the bracket to the wall with screws by torque wrench. 5 N·m Figure 7-4 Insert Screws Step 4: Lift the inverter by the handles and hang it on the bracket. The buckle on the bracket must be hooked into the keyways of the inverter.
Electrical Connections Make Life Better DANGER! • All operations, cables and component specifications used in the electrical connection process must comply with local laws and regulations. • Before making the electrical connection, please disconnect the DC switch and AC output switch of the inverter to ensure that the equipment is powered off. It is strictly forbidden to operate with electricity, to avoid risks of electric shock.
DC Switch Communication 1 terminal PV connection terminal Communication 2 terminal Battery connection Grid connection terminal terminal BMS terminal Back-up terminal Meter terminal Figure 8-1 Terminals of Inverter Grounding Connection The inverter must be grounded reliably. The connection point has been labeled with the following label: We recommend that the inverter is earthed to a nearby ground point.
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Step 3: Use a heat gun to shrink it so that it can be firmly contacted with the terminal. Figure 8-4 Shrinking the Tubing Step 4: Connect the PE cable to the inverter and secure it with the original screw (Torque: 1.5-2 N·m).
AC Connection WARNING! • It is prohibited to connect loads between the inverter and the AC switch directly connected to the inverter. • In order to ensure that the inverter and the grid can be safely disconnected from the grid in the event of an abnormal situation, please connect the AC breaker on the AC side of the inverter.
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On Grid Step 1: Prepare a Grid cable (five-core wire) and strip the insulation of L1, L2, L3, N and the grounding conductor. Figure 8-6 Open the Connector Step 2: Disassemble the AC connector as below. Remove rubber plugs based on the actual wire diameter.
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Step 4: Insert the conductors L1, L2, L3, N, and grounding conductor into the ferrules. Use crimping tool for ferrules to crimp it. Make sure the conductors are correctly assigned and firmly seated in the ferrules. Figure 8-9 Striping the end of cable and crimping it Step 5: Insert the crimped conductors L1, L2, L3, N, and grounding conductor into the terminal block according to the labeling and tighten the terminal block screws.
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Step 7: Plug the assembled AC connectors into Grid terminal. Figure 8-12 Plug the AC Connector Off Grid Step 1: Prepare a EPS cable (five-core copper wire) and strip the insulation of the EPS as below. Remove the cable padding inside the insulation. 12~14 mm Φ...
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Step 3: Insert the crimped conductors L, N, and grounding conductor into the terminal block according to the labeling and tighten the terminal block screws. 1.1~1.3 N·m Click Figure 8-15 Assembling the AC Connector Step 4: Remove the AC terminal caps and plug the assembled AC connectors into EPS terminal.
PV Connection DANGER! • Do not connect the same PV string to multiple inverters, as it may cause damage. • Before connecting the PV string to the inverter, please confirm the following information, otherwise it may cause permanent damage to the inverter, and in severe cases, it may cause fire, and lead to harm to personnel and property.
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Step 2: Thread the PV cable through swivel nut and insert the cable into the PV connector until a "Click" is heard. Gently pull the cable backward to ensure firm connection. Tighten the swivel nut clockwise. Verify that the PV connectors have the correct polarity before connection.
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Step 4: Remove the PV terminals caps and connect the assembled PV connectors to corresponding terminals until there is an audible "Click". The PV+ on the string side must be connected to the PV+ on the inverter side, and the PV– on the string side must be connected to the PV–...
Battery Connection DANGER! • The battery used with the inverter needs to be approved by the inverter manufacturer. The lists of approved batteries can be obtained through the official website. • Before connecting the PV string to the inverter, please confirm the following information, otherwise it may cause permanent damage to the inverter, and in severe cases, it may cause fire, and lead to harm to personnel and property.
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Step 2: Open the spring. Figure 8-24 Open the Spring Step 3: Disassemble the connector. Figure 8-25 Disassemble the connector Step 4: Carefully insert the stripped wire with twisted litz wires all the way in. The litz wire ends have to be visible in the spring. Figure 8-26 Insert the Wire...
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Step 5: Connect the assembled battery connectors to corresponding terminals. Figure 8-27 Connecting the battery Connector...
Communication Connection NOTICE • Make sure that the communication device is connected to the right COM port. Route the communication cable far away from any interference source or power cable to prevent the signal from being influenced. COM 1 Connection Step 1: Loosen the swivel nut and pull out the sealing plugs.
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Figure 8-30 Connecting to the Inverter Table 8-2 Communication Connections PIN PIN Description Function Description DO1 + Dry Contact DO1 - DO2 + It is used to connect dry contact signals and Dry Contact realize functions such as load control, earth DO2 - fault alarm, and generator control.
Step 1: Assamble the datalogger. Step 2: Plug the datalogger to the inverter. Figure 8-31 Installing a Logger BMS, Smart Meter and CT Connection Step 1: Anti-clockwise loosen the swivel nut and pull out the sealing plugs. Keep them still in the cable support sleeve if you choose not to connect the cable.
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NOTICE • The meter and CT are shipped with the inverter, the relevant parameters have been preset at the factory, please do not modify the relevant parameters of the meter and CT. • Each inverter needs to be connected to a separate meter, do not connect multiple inverters to the same meter.
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Table 8-3 PIN of Meter PIN Description Description L1/L2/L3/N connect to grid to detect power grid voltage and obtain electricity. L1 IA* terminal To detect the L1 phase current and direction. L1 IA terminal L2 IB* terminal To detect the L2 phase current and direction. L2 IB terminal L3 IC* terminal To detect the L3 phase current and direction.
Parallel Connection Parallel Communication The inverter provides an on-grid parallel function. 4 inverters can be maximally connected. In the system, one inverter will be set as the "master inverter" which controls every other "slave inverter" in the system. The inverter that connects to the meter will automatically be selected as the Master.
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Wiring Operation NOTICE Before operation, please make sure that the inverter meets the following conditions, 1. The software version of all inverters is the same; 2. The same type and quantity of batteries connected to all inverters are better. Step 1: Connect all inverters' communication together by connecting network cables between CAN ports.
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Parallel Control Function There are two conditions once master inverter has some error and stop working, 1. Power Errors: The master's errors do not affect the operation of the slave devices, and the network system remains functional. 2. Communication Faults: Can cause the slave devices to stop working. Overall system will be running according to master inverter’s setting parameters, and most setting parameters of slave inverter will be kept but not be cancelled.
System Commissioning Make Life Better Check before Power-on Serial Checklist The inverter installed firmly that easily for operation and maintenance. All lines, including PE, PV, Battery, AC and communication, are connected correctly and firmly. The cable bundling complies with the wiring requirements, is properly distributed, and free from damage.
9.2.1 Setting Inverter Parameters via YiCloud App Step 1: Log in to the YiCloud app. On the Monitor screen, find your own power plant. Step 2: Select Device, choose Inverter in the drop-down list. Find your inverter in the table.
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Step 3: Select certain Inverter, then Device Control > Single Command. The Command name is displayed.
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Step 4: Select Set Power Grid, and select the corresponding Country's name or Country Code. You can also Set Battery Type and Set EMS Energy Management Mode through selecting the corresponding commands in the list, and then set the Inputs. Step 5: Click Send Command.
Description of LED Make Life Better 10.1 Introduction of LED Battery SOC PV indicator light AC indicator light COM indicator light Fault indicator light Figure 10-1 LED Panel Table 10-1 LED Description Indicator Status Description LED indicator on PV is generating power LED indicator blink1 PV power is low (≤30% rated power) LED indicator off...
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Indicator Status Description Red LED indicator on A fault has occurred Red LED indicator FAULT RCM or IRD fault blink1 No fault Full LED indicators on Battery SOC is 75%~100% 3/4 LED indicators on Battery SOC is 50%~75% 2/4 LED indicators on Battery SOC is 25%~50% 1/4 LED indicator on Battery SOC is 10%~25%...
Operation on the YiCloud Make Life Better 11.1 Introduction of YiCloud YiCloud provides customers with a platform that can monitor Yinergy inverter data and set it remotely. You can log in to your user account at any time through a personal computer, IOS or Android device to view real-time monitoring data or historical data, and perform remote settings as needed.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Make Life Better 12.1 Power off DANGER! • While operating and maintaining the inverter, please turn it off for processing. Operating the equipment with power may cause damage to the inverter or cause a risk of electric shock. •...
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Fault Name Fault Reason Solutions • If it occurs accidentally, it may be due to a short-term abnormality in the power grid. After detecting that the power grid is normal, the inverter will resume normal operation without manual intervention. • If it occurs frequently, please check if the grid voltage is within the allowable range.
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Fault Name Fault Reason Solutions • If it occurs accidentally, it may be due to a short-term abnormality in the power grid. After detecting that the power grid is normal, the inverter will resume normal operation without manual intervention. • If it occurs frequently, please check if the grid frequency is within the The power grid is allowable range.
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Fault Name Fault Reason Solutions • If it occurs accidentally, it may be due to a short-term abnormality in the power grid. After detecting that the power grid is normal, the inverter will resume normal operation without manual The power grid is intervention.
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Fault Name Fault Reason Solutions • If it occurs accidentally, it may be caused by an accidental abnormality in the external circuit. Ground After the fault is cleared, normal The input insulation fault circuit operation will resume without impedance to ground interrupter manual intervention.
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Fault Name Fault Reason Solutions • The protective ground wire of • Please confirm if the protective the inverter is not ground wire of the inverter is not connected. Abnormal connected properly. • When the output system • If the output of the photovoltaic of the photovoltaic grounding string is grounded, please confirm...
Fault Name Fault Reason Solutions • Check whether the ventilation at the installation location of the • The installation inverter is good and whether the position of the ambient temperature exceeds inverter is not the maximum allowable ambient ventilated temperature range. Chamber over •...
WARNING! • Only qualified person can perform the maintenance for the inverter. • Only use the spare parts and accessories approved by Yinergy for maintenance. 12.3.1 Removing the Inverter WARNING! • Ensure that the inverter is powered off before operation. •...
Technical Data Make Life Better • PV Input Model HI-3P5K-H-Y1 HI-3P6K-H-Y1 HI-3P8K-H-Y1 HI-3P10K-H-Y1 HI-3P12K-H-Y1 Max. Input Power [W] 7500 9000 12000 15000 15000 Max. Input Voltage [V] 1000 Rated Input Voltage [V] Start-up Input Voltage [V] MPPT Operating Voltage Range [V] 200 - 950 Max.
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• Efficiency Model HI-3P5K-H-Y1 HI-3P6K-H-Y1 HI-3P8K-H-Y1 HI-3P10K-H-Y1 HI-3P12K-H-Y1 Max. Efficiency 98.0% Euro Weighted Efficiency 97.3% Max. Battery Discharge Efficiency 97.0% • Protection & Feature Model HI-3P5K-H-Y1 HI-3P6K-H-Y1 HI-3P8K-H-Y1 HI-3P10K-H-Y1 HI-3P12K-H-Y1 DC Reverse Polarity Protection PV String Current Monitoring Insulation Resistor Monitoring...
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