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Tyrann Series User Manual Revision History Version Description Initial Version A1.0 Hardware Ver V1.0, Firmware Ver V1.01, Software Ver V1.01 Tyrann 10.0S, Tyrann 15.0S: Hardware Ver V1.0, Firmware Ver V1.01, Software Ver V1.01 A2.0 Tyrann 3.0M, Tyrann 3.0S, Tyrann 5.0S, Tyrann 8.0S: Hardware Ver V3.0,...
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Tyrann Series User Manual WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE CAUTION: THE DC FUSE MUST HAVE BEEN TURNED OFF BEFORE SERVICING MADE IN CHINA...
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Tyrann Series User Manual Disclaimer Unless specially agreed in writing, TBB Renewable (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. Takes no warranty as to the accuracy, sufficiency of suitability of any technical or other information provided in this manual or other documentation. ...
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Tyrann Series User Manual Contents General Safety Instruction ......................1 Safety Instruction ........................ 1 General Precaution ......................1 Precaution regarding Battery Operation ................1 Instruction ............................2 Brief Instruction ........................2 2.1.1 General Description ..................... 2 2.1.2 Naming Rules ......................3 Structure ..........................
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Please do not put any inflammable goods next to the Tyrann series. Never place the Tyrann series directly above batteries. Gas from a battery will corrode and damage the Tyrann series inverter charger. Do not place battery over the Tyrann series.
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2.1 Brief Instruction 2.1.1 General Description Tyrann series inverter charger (hereinafter referred to as Tyrann) is a low-frequency transformer-based inverter integrated with multiple functions like battery inverter, AC charger, suitable for backup power and off-grid applications. Tyrann series has the following features: Strong surge capability to carry various inductive loads, such as air conditioners, refrigerators, water pumps, etc.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 12. Support AC Coupled PV system, DC Coupled PV system or the combination of both. 13. Compatible with SP600-120 to achieve a higher efficiency DC Coupled PV system. 14. Minimize the impact of loads on batteries when the grid is available.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 2.2 Structure 2.2.1 Front Tyrann 10.0S, Tyrann 15.0S Tyrann 3.0M, Tyrann 3.0S Tyrann 5.0S Tyrann 8.0S Figure 2-1 Tyrann structure in front view...
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Tyrann Series User Manual 2.2.2 Connection Terminal Tyrann 10.0S, Tyrann 15.0S Power Port Name Description Note BAT+ Battery Positive Input M8 bolt BAT- Battery Negative Input AC Input 1 AC IN 1 Can be connected to the grid or generator...
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Tyrann Series User Manual Name Description Note ComSync In For multiple inverters running in parallel ComSync Out system or three-phase system. Monitoring communication port ComMON In Connecting to undefined connecting to the upper computer (via TBB Interface), Kinergy II, E4, Ether-Link,...
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Tyrann Series User Manual ComSync Out Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition CAN_H_1 CAN_L_1 ComMON In Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition RS485_A_2 CAN_H_2 CAN_L_2 RS485_B_2 +12V(10-14V/500mA) ComMON Out Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition RS485_A_2 CAN_H_2 CAN_L_2 RS485_B_2 +12V(10-14V/500mA)...
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Tyrann Series User Manual ComSYS Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition RS485_A_1 RS485_B_1 DRM Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition DRM_1/5 DRM_2/6 DRM_3/7 DRM_4/8 REF_GEN/0 COM LOAD/0 +12V(10-14V) BAT Sample Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition For internal use. The pin is for connecting to external devices and must be kept unconnected.
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Tyrann Series User Manual Name Description Note BAT+ Battery Positive Input M8 bolt BAT- Battery Negative Input AC IN AC Input ERTB10 terminal AC OUT1 AC Output 1 ERTB10 terminal Smart Port Smart Port for Smart Load or Smart GEN...
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Tyrann Series User Manual Dry output contact. Its control logic can be Built-in 30Vdc/3A or 250Vac/3A Relay2 selected through the LCD screen on relay. Tyrann or the upper computer. Only for connecting to a touch switch. It is forbidden to connect to voltage signals.
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Tyrann Series User Manual ComMON Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition Remote+ Remote- RS485_A CAN_H CAN_L RS485_B +12V(10-14V/400mA) ComSYS Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition RS485_A RS485_B BAT Sample Port Pin Definition Pin No. Definition Battery temperature sampling+ Battery temperature sampling-...
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Tyrann Series User Manual 2.2.3 Dimension Tyrann 10.0S, Tyrann 15.0S 13,5 Tyrann 3.0M, Tyrann 3.0S...
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Tyrann Series User Manual 13,5 Tyrann 5.0S Tyrann 8.0S Figure 2-4 Dimension of Tyrann...
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Tyrann Series User Manual 2.3 Function 2.3.1 DC Coupled and AC Coupled System Using Tyrann together with a Solar Mate MPPT and a PV inverter from TBB Renewable, the user can compose both the DC Coupled system and AC Coupled system. Featuring greater flexibility, the AC Coupled system can achieve a higher system power and is much more suitable for a commercial project.
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Tyrann Series User Manual lithium battery can be charged by the MPPT module, so the lithium battery can be woken up to return to the normal state of charge and discharge, and meantime Tyrann can also be woken up. 2.3.6...
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Tyrann Series User Manual Communication TBB SUPER-L BMS Communication Set (TBB Lithium) (General Can Communication Protocol for Residential Energy Storage Industry) (The initial equalization voltage is 13.3V, and the float voltage is 13.0V; when the communication is established, it will follow the instructions from the BMS) Note: The above voltage is based on 12V battery voltage as a reference.
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Tyrann Series User Manual Manual Equalization It is strongly recommended to read this section carefully before you start the EQ charging and don’t leave the battery unattended while performing desulfuration. Always check if your battery supplier recommends the EQ charging. Only start when it is suitable.
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Tyrann Series User Manual charging can’t be performed. 2.3.8 Transfer Uninterrupted AC Power Supply In case of voltage/frequency/waveform of AC input match the minimum quality, the voltage will be switched directly to the AC output. Tyrann will work as a battery charger and the loads will be powered by AC input.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 3. Installation and Wiring 3.1 Pre-installation Inspection 3.1.1 Check Outer Packing Check the outer packaging for damage before unpacking, and check if this is the correct model. If there is something wrong, please don’t open it and contact your dealer.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 3.2 Select Installation Location 3.2.1 Requirement The protection category of Tyrann is IP21, so it can only be installed indoors. During the operation of the heatsink, the temperature of the case and heatsink will be relatively high.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 3.3 Installation Find a flat solid wall surface. Use the wall-mount bracket as a template and drill 6 holes. Insert 6 expansion bolts after drilling. Fix the wall-mount bracket on the wall with 6 M6 self-tapping screws.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 3.4 Preparation Before Wiring 3.4.1 Breaker Preparation An over current protection device such as DC fuse or DC circuit breaker needs to be installed on positive cable rated at 125% of the nominal rating. ...
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Tyrann Series User Manual 3.4.2 Cable Preparation It is recommended to install Tyrann with cables with insulation rating of at least Class Y (90℃). Minimum requirements on the cross-sectional area for the cables are shown in the Table 3-3, Table 3-4.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 3.5 Wiring Tyrann 10.0S, Tyrann 15.0S Connect the ground wire firmly. Connect the corresponding communication cable and battery sampling cable (optional and specific cable supplied by TBB) according to the 2.2.2 requirements. Connect the corresponding communication cable, Remote (port for remote on/off dry contact) signal cable, EXT CT signal cable according to the 2.2.2 requirements.
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Tyrann Series User Manual ON↓ ON↓ ON↓ ON↓ ON↓ ON↓ 120 l 120 120 l 120 120 l 120 120 l 120 120 l 120 120 l 120 ComMON In ComMON Out ComMON In ComMON Out ComSync In ComSync Out ComSync In ComSync Out ComMON In ComMON Out ComSync In ComSync Out Master Slave Slave Monitor For Parallel system, three phase system and communication with the lithium battery Maximum torque: 5 Nm.
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Tyrann Series User Manual Tyrann 3.0M, Tyrann 3.0S, Tyrann 5.0S, Tyrann 8.0S Connect the ground wire firmly. Connect the corresponding communication cable according to the requirements of Tyrann. Connect the Remote (port for remote on/off dry contact), AUX IN, EXT CT, Relay1/Relay2 (port for dry output contact) signal cable according to the 2.2.2 requirements of Tyrann.
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Tyrann Series User Manual Slave Slave Master Connect to the lithium battery 8P8C communication cable Step 2 For Parallel system, three phase system and communication with the lithium battery Resistance matching crystal Step 3 Step 2 Step 6 Maximum torque: 1.5 Nm.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 4. Configuration 4.1 Check Before Operation Please check before operation according to the following. Tyrann is installed correctly and firmly. Reasonable cable layout to meet customer requirements. Make sure the grounding is reliable.
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Tyrann Series User Manual Please follow the instructions step by step. Step 1: When the inverter is in the inverting mode or charging mode, press the On/Off button for 2 seconds to turn the inverter into the standby mode.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 5. Operation 5.1 Configure Tyrann Through TBBLinking Connect Tyrann to a computer via the TBB Interface module, and configure Tyrann's parameters on the TBBLinking. The configure items described in the following sections are for reference only. Please refer to the configure items on the TBBLinking software for actual settings.
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Tyrann Series User Manual inverter without communication. 3- DC+AC Coupled: Communication with Solar Mate series MPPT charger and connect to the PV inverter without communication. Default: 0- N/A Only can be set if the ‘Solar Mode’ is ‘1- DC Coupled’ or ‘3- DC+AC Coupled’.
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Tyrann Series User Manual The absorption charging value Absorption Voltage 54.9~58.0V Default: 56.4V The float charging value Float Voltage 52.0-56.0V Default: 54.5V Undervoltage warning value Undervoltage Warning 40.4~52.0V Default: 44V Undervoltage protection value Undervoltage Protect 38.4~43.6V Default: 40V Undervoltage protection recovery Undervoltage Protect 44.0~58.0V...
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Tyrann Series User Manual Only can be set if the ‘Battery Type’ is SoC Charge Enough 30~99% ‘6- TBB SUPER-L’. Default: 85% Only can be set if the ‘Battery Type’ is BMS OV Warn ‘6- TBB SUPER-L’. Default: Shield Only can be set if the ‘Battery Type’ is ‘6- TBB SUPER-L’.
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Tyrann Series User Manual The maximum current allowed for AC in input. AC IN 1 Power Assist Note: Once it is set up, the inverter Current will use only extra power to charge the battery. And when the input 10A~Rated AC input Current...
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Tyrann Series User Manual charge the battery. Once the battery reaches the absorption stage or lithium battery BMS sends signal, Tyrann will stop charging and use battery to power the load. 2- Time Ctrl: Tyrann offers Time Ctrl mode which...
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Tyrann Series User Manual power the loads with the battery only. 1- Bypass Assist If the ACin is normal, the load is powered by the DC power first. When the battery power is insufficient to supply power to the load or an overload occurs, the bypass is used as an assist power to supply the loads.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 6. FAQ Error codes and warning codes can be queried via the TBBLinking, NOVA Web or APP. 6.1 Error Code 6.1.1 Inverter Error Error Code Description Solution U_Bus_OV DC bus is over voltage. Check the battery voltage.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 6.1.2 MPPT Error For SP150/250 Series Error Code Description Solution U_Bus_OV DC BUS is over voltage. Check the PV input voltage . U_BAT_OV Battery is over voltage. Check the battery voltage . Check if there is a short circuit at the SP Buck_ShortCut Buck short circuit.
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Tyrann Series User Manual whether there is a abnormal high voltage from other charging source to the battery at the output. Internal failure. If it occurs repeatedly, HD_LLC_OC Internal module is over current. please contact the after-sales service for replacement or maintenance.
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Tyrann Series User Manual Overload Overload warning. Reduce the load. Power off the inverter and check the NTC_HS_Fault Heat sink NTC fails. internal NTC connection. Contact the NTC_TX_Fault Transformer NTC fails. installer if the fault still exists. Check battery sensor connection; check...
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Tyrann Series User Manual the after-sales service for replacement or maintenance. Restart the inverter. Software hardware If it occurs repeatedly, please contact Model_Detect_Err matching error. the after-sales service for replacement or maintenance. 6.2.2 MPPT Warning For SP150/250 Series Warning Code...
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Tyrann Series User Manual replacement or maintenance. I_Load_OC_Fault Load output over current (SP). Check load. Communication between SP and Check the comm connection with the MPPT Comm Offline Tyrann is off line. inverter, at DC Couple system. For SP600 Series...
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Tyrann Series User Manual Insulation resistance value Check the impedance between the PV Impedance Low lower than the set threshold. Array and Earth. Display screen is disconnected Internal failure. If it occurs repeatedly, INSCheck_Offline from the detection board during please contact the after-sales service insulation resistance detection.
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Tyrann Series User Manual 7. Specification Model Tyrann 10.0S Tyrann 15.0S Product topology Transformer based Power Assist Feedback into Grid AC input voltage range (VAC) 175~265 AC input Frequency range (Hz) 45Hz~55Hz@50Hz(normal), 55Hz~65Hz@60Hz(normal) AC input Current (transfer switch) (A) 2x100...
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Tyrann Series User Manual Model Tyrann 3.0M Tyrann 3.0S Tyrann 5.0S Tyrann 8.0S Product topology Transformer based Power Assist Feedback into Grid AC input voltage range (VAC) 175~265 AC input Frequency range (Hz) 45~65 AC input Current (A) Inverter Nominal battery voltage (V)
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