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IRON PRO Series

HYBRID SOLAR INVERTER

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IRON PRO 5, IRON PRO 8

IRON PRO 10, IRON PRO 12

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Page 1 IRON PRO Series IRON PRO Series HYBRID SOLAR INVERTER USER MANUAL IRON PRO 5, IRON PRO 8 IRON PRO 10, IRON PRO 12...
Page 2 We make constant improvements on the products and their documentation. This manual is subject to change without notice; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. To access the latest documentation, visit the SunBeat website at https://www.sunbeatenergy.com.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
IRON PRO Series TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................1 1.1. About This Document ....................................2 1.1.1. Overview ......................................... 2 1.1.2. Target audience ......................................2 1.2. Safety ..........................................2 1.2.1. Safety Levels ........................................2 1.2.2. Symbol Explanation ..................................... 3 1.2.3.
Page 4 IRON PRO Series 4.1. Precautions ......................................... 22 4.2. Checking the System Topology Diagram ............................22 4.3. Determining the Installation Site ................................24 4.3.1. Installation Environment Requirements ............................24 4.3.2. Installation Location Requirements .............................. 24 4.4. Preparing Installation Tools ..................................26 4.5.
Page 5 IRON PRO Series 7. Commissioning ..............................................57 7.1. About the SUNBEAT ENERGY App ............................... 58 7.2. Downloading the App ....................................58 7.3. Using the App ......................................58 8. Troubleshooting ............................................. 59 9. Appendix ................................................63 9.1. Recycling and Disposal .................................... 64 9.2.
Page 6: Safety Precautions
IRON PRO Series SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
Page 7: About This Document
User Manual provides introductions and instructions of installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting of the SunBeat IRON PRO series products. For details, refer to the model types listed in section 2.2 "Models”. Read the user manual carefully before any installation, operation and maintenance and follow the instructions during installation and operation.
Page 8: Symbol Explanation
IRON PRO Series CAUTION Indicates a hazardous condition which, if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates a situation that can result in potential damage, if not avoided. 1.2.2. Symbol Explanation Symbol Description Danger: Electrical shock hazard This device is directly connected to public grid, thus all work to the battery shall only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Page 9: Safety Instructions
• Before opening the housing, the SunBeat inverter must be disconnected from the grid and PV generator; you must wait for at least five minutes to let the energy storage capacitors completely discharge after disconnecting from power source.
Page 10: Safe Handling
WARNING • Any unauthorized actions including modification of product functionality of any form may cause lethal hazard to the operator, third parties, the units or their property. Sunbeat is not responsible for the loss and these warranty claims. • Do not touch non-insulated parts or cables.
Page 11 IRON PRO Series...
Page 12: Product Information
IRON PRO Series PRODUCT INFORMATION...
Page 13: General Introduction
IRON PRO Series 2.1. General Introduction The IRON PRO series low-voltage inverter is a transformer-less hybrid solar inverter, which is a key component of a complete energy storage system. The inverter contains maximum power point tracking (MPPT), battery charging/discharging circuit and full-bridge inverting circuit.
Page 14: Package Contents
IRON PRO Series 2.3. Package Contents Place the connectors separately after unpacking to avoid confusion for connection of cables. Inverter *1 Mounting plate *1 Communication module *1 Flathead tool *1 M6*50 screw *8 Key *4 Allen wrench *1 Cardboard *1...
Page 15: Dimension
IRON PRO Series 2.4. Dimension 485mm(19.094") 247mm(9.724") Figure 2.1. Inverter dimension 2.5. Knockout holes, switch, and button...
Page 16 IRON PRO Series Figure 2.2. Knockout holes, switch, and button Callout Silkscreen Description DC Switch DC switch 4G/WIFI For connecting the communication module For connecting PV cables For connecting communication cables BATTERY For connecting battery cables LOAD For connecting load cables...
Page 17 IRON PRO Series Knockout hole Dimension Knockout hole Dimension φ50.3 mm (φ1.98") 4G/WIFI φ34.5mm (φ1.358") BATTERT φ50.3 mm (φ1.98") LOAD φ50.3 mm (φ1.98") φ50.3 mm (φ1.98") GRID φ50.3 mm (φ1.98")
Page 18: Electrical Terminals
IRON PRO Series 2.6. Electrical Terminals Figure 2.3. Electrical terminals in the junction box Callout Description Callout Description PV (PV1, PV2, PV3, and PV4) BAT (BAT+ and BAT-) LOAD GRID (GRIDL1 and GRIDL2)
Page 19: Led Indicators
IRON PRO Series 2.7. LED Indicators Figure 2.4. LED indicators LED indicator Status Description The inverter is powered off. Orange: Breathing 6s The inverter is in initialization or standby state. Orange: Solid on The inverter is working properly. Red: Breathing 6s The inverter is upgrading.
Page 20 IRON PRO Series The inverter is disconnected from the grid. Solid on The battery is in discharging status. On 1s, off 1s The battery is in charging status. On 1s, off 3s The battery SOC is lower than the set value.
Page 21: Datasheet
IRON PRO Series 2.8. Datasheet Model IRON PRO 5 IRON PRO 8 IRON PRO 10 IRON PRO 12 PV String Input Max PV Array Power [Wp]@STC 7500 11400 14400 17100 Max DC Voltage[V] MPPT Voltage Range[V] 90–510 Nominal DC Voltage[V] Start Voltage/Min Input Voltage [V] Min.
Page 22 IRON PRO Series Model IRON PRO 5 IRON PRO 8 IRON PRO 10 IRON PRO 12 AC Output [Back-up Mode] Rated AC Power [W]@208 V AC 4330 6580 8320 9880 Rated Apparent Power [VA]@240 V AC 5000 7600 9600 11400 Rated AC Current [A]@208/240 V AC 20.8...
Page 23 IRON PRO Series Model IRON PRO 5 IRON PRO 8 IRON PRO 10 IRON PRO 12 Island protection monitoring Integrated AFCI Integrated Integrated Interface Display LED/App (via Bluetooth) Communication Port RS485/Wi-Fi/CAN Communication Wi-Fi/4G (optional) Load Monitor 24 hours General Data Topology type Transformer-less (DC–AC)
Page 24: Transportation And Storage
IRON PRO Series TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE...
Page 25: Transportation
IRON PRO Series 3.1. Transportation DANGER Load or unload batteries with caution. Otherwise, the batteries may be short-circuited or damaged (such as leakage and crack), catch fire, or explode. ⚫ Batteries have passed the test of UN38.3. This product meets the transportation requirements for dangerous goods for lithium batteries.
Page 26: Installation
IRON PRO Series INSTALLATION...
Page 27: Precautions
IRON PRO Series 4.1. Precautions For safety, be sure to read all the safety instructions carefully prior to any works and observe the appropriate rules and regulations of the country or region where you installed the energy storage system. DANGER •...
Page 28 IRON PRO Series The following installation examples should be avoided. Any damage caused will not be covered by the warranty policy. PV array Battery Single battery bank can not be connected to multiple inverters. Single PV string can not be connected to multiple inverters.
Page 29: Determining The Installation Site
IRON PRO Series 4.3. Determining the Installation Site Read the following sections to cautiously determine the installation site. The safety regulations vary in different countries and regions. Follow local safety regulations. 4.3.1. Installation Environment Requirements Keep away from sunlight Keep dry...
Page 30 IRON PRO Series 15° × √ √ × × Figure 4.2. Installation limitations Choose a solid and smooth wall to ensure that the inverter can be installed securely on the wall. ⚫ Make sure that the wall can bear the weight of the inverter and accessories.
Page 31: Preparing Installation Tools
IRON PRO Series 4.4. Preparing Installation Tools The tools illustrations are for your reference. Installation tools include but are not limited to the following recommended ones. Use other auxiliary tools based on site requirements. Multimeter Measurement Utility knife Marker Measuring tape...
Page 32: Unpacking
4.5. Unpacking 4.5.1. Checking the Outer Packing Although Sunbeat’s products have thoroughly tested and checked before delivery, there is possibility that the products may suffer damages during transportation. Check the outer packing package for any damage, such as holes and cracks.
Page 33 IRON PRO Series Figure 4.5. Drilling holes...
Page 34 IRON PRO Series The upper six holes are reserved for installing the upper mounting plate while the bottom two holes are for the bottom locking brackets of the inverter. Figure 4.6. Eight holes for installing the mounting bracket...
Page 35 IRON PRO Series Step 2. Use a rubber mallet to insert eight expansion tubes into the holes. Note: You can either remove the paper or keep it on the wall. Figure 4.7. Inserting eight expansion tubes into the holes...
Page 36 IRON PRO Series Step 3. Insert six M6*50 screws to install the mounting plate to the wall. M6*50 1.2-1.5 N·m Figure 4.8. Securing the mounting plate...
Page 37: Installing The Battery
IRON PRO Series Step 4. Mount the inverter onto the mounting plate. Insert two M6*50 screws (1.2-1.5 N· m) on each bottom side of the inverter to secure it to the wall. Figure 4.9. Securing the bottom locking brackets 4.7. Installing the Battery For details, refer to the battery user manual.
Page 38: Electrical Connection
IRON PRO Series ELECTRICAL CONNECTION...
Page 39: Safety Instructions
IRON PRO Series 5.1. Safety Instructions Electrical connection must only be operated on by professional technicians. Operators must be aware that the inverter is a bi-power supply equipment. Before connection, necessary protective equipment must be employed by technicians including insulating gloves, insulating shoes, and safety helmet.
Page 40 IRON PRO Series Procedure Step 1. Assemble the cable and OT/DT terminal. Figure 5.1. Preparing the grounding cable Heat shrink tube OT/DT terminal Step 2. Loosen the screw and connect the grounding cable. Figure 5.2. Connecting the grounding cable...
Page 41: Opening The Junction Box Of The Inverter
IRON PRO Series 5.3. Opening the Junction Box of the Inverter Step 1. Use the provided key to open the two tabs on the right side of the inverter. Then, open the cover. Keep the key to a safe place.
Page 42 IRON PRO Series Step 2. Remove six screws to unlock the internal metal plate. Lift the plate outwards. Figure 5.2. Removing the internal metal plate...
Page 43: Assembling The Ac-Side Electrical Connection
IRON PRO Series 5.4. Assembling the AC-side Electrical Connection About this task For safety operation and regulation compliance, a circuit breaker is required to be installed between the grid and the inverter. Figure 5.3. AC grid Choose the breaker and cables according to the following table.
Page 44 IRON PRO Series WARNING • Risk of personal injury due to electric shock! • Ensure that the equipment is powered off before performing wiring operations. • Improper wiring of AC conductors will result in risk of electrical failure or equipment damage. Please ensure that all connections are made correctly in accordance with the instructions in this document and in accordance with local wiring codes and regulations before applying power to the unit.
Page 45 IRON PRO Series Step 2. To remove the knockout hole fillers, insert the flathead tool to the hole on the filler and rotate it anti-clockwise. Note: After the fillers are removed, if needed, install metal cable conduits on each knockout hole.
Page 46 IRON PRO Series Step 3. According to the silkscreens, insert the grid cables through the corresponding knockout holes and connect them to corresponding terminals L1, L2, L3, N, and PE. Then, use a standard torque to tighten the screws on the terminals to secure the cable connection.
Page 47: Connecting The Battery To The Inverter
IRON PRO Series Figure 5.8. Connecting the generator cables 5.5. Connecting the Battery to the Inverter About this task • For battery details, refer to its product documentation. • For regulation compliance, a battery isolator (greater than or equal to 70A) might be required to be installed near the inverter.
Page 48 IRON PRO Series If needed, you can put a terminal on the cable end, as shown below. Figure 5.9. Putting terminals on the cable ends Step 2. Insert the cables through the knockout hole and connect it to the battery terminals in the junction box.
Page 49: Assembling The Pv-Side Electrical Connection
IRON PRO Series 5.6. Assembling the PV-side Electrical Connection Step 1. Strip off the insulation (20-mm/0.79-inch length) of the cable ends. User cable ferrules if the cable is of multi-strand type. Cable Recommended cable PV+, PV- 12 AWG NOTICE Connect the positive connector to the positive side of the solar panels and connect the negative connector to the negative side of the solar side.
Page 50 IRON PRO Series Step 3. Insert the PV cables through the knockout hole and connect them to the PV terminals in the junction box. Figure 5.12. Connecting the cables to PV1 and PV2 Figure 5.13. Connecting the cables to PV3 and PV4...
Page 51: Assembling The Communication Connection
IRON PRO Series 5.7. Assembling the Communication Connection 5.7.1. Installing the Communication Module About this task An RS232 USB communication port is provided at the bottom of the junction box. This port is used to connect the communication module, such as the Wi-Fi module or the AIO3 module.
Page 52: Connecting The Communication Cables
IRON PRO Series Figure 5.14. Connecting the communication module 5.7.2. Connecting the Communication Cables Step 1. Prepare communication cables according to the pins shown as below. 4 CAN_H 5 CAN_L CAN port on the BMS/CAN port on the Inverter Figure 5.15.
Page 53: Closing The Junction Box Of The Inverter
IRON PRO Series 5.8. Closing the Junction Box of the Inverter Step 1. Align the holes on the metal plate with the holes in the junction box. Push the plate downwards. Tighten six screws to lock the internal metal plate.
Page 54 IRON PRO Series Step 2. Close the cover. Use the tabs to secure the cover and use the key to lock the cover. Keep the key to a safe place. Figure 5.17. Closing the cover of the junction box...
Page 55: Installing An Rsd (Optional)
IRON PRO Series 5.9. Installing an RSD (Optional) The IRON PRO series inverter has built-in RSD protection. If you need to set up RSD protection, use an additional APsmart RSD-D model. Transmitter model: Transmitter-PLC-1P. 5.10. Connecting the Smart Meter To buy a smart meter, contact Sunbeat for more details.
Page 56 IRON PRO Series GRID GRID BACKUP Load BMS_CAN RJ45 Figure 5.19. Without a generator...
Page 57: Connection Topology Diagrams
IRON PRO Series 5.11.2. Connection Topology Diagrams Figure 5.20. Single-phase...
Page 58 IRON PRO Series Figure 5.21. Split-phase...
Page 59 IRON PRO Series...
Page 60: Startup And Shutdown
IRON PRO Series STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN...
Page 61: Startup
IRON PRO Series 6.1. Startup Step 1. Open the junction box and push the PV input breakers upwards. Close the junction box. Step 2. Open the breaker on the grid side. Step 3. Turn on the battery switch. Step 4. Turn on DC SWITCH on the left side of the inverter.
Page 62: Commissioning
IRON PRO Series COMMISSIONING...
Page 63: About The Sunbeat Energy App
(ESS). 7.2. Downloading the App On your mobile phone, search for “SUNBEAT ENERGY” in the App store and download the App. 7.3. Using the App To perform commissioning operations on the App, refer to the App quick guide.
Page 64: Troubleshooting
IRON PRO Series TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 65 IRON PRO Series For any errors reported as below, contact the after-sales for service support. The operations and maintenance must be performed by authorized technicians. Error message Description Master Bus Voltage High The DC input voltage exceeds the allowed input limit of the inverter.
Page 66 IRON PRO Series Error message Description 2. Lithium battery is turned off. The load connected to the generator output is greater than the maximum Gen Output OverLoad output power. Battery Open Circuit Inverter cannot detect battery voltage. Master Battery Discharge Voltage Low Low voltage detected during battery discharge and overload.
Page 67 IRON PRO Series Error message Description power of the inverter. Output Volt DCV High The DC component of the AC output exceeds the limit range. Output Current Dci High The DC component of the AC output exceeds the limit range.
Page 68: Appendix
IRON PRO Series APPENDIX...
Page 69: Recycling And Disposal
Address: 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., Suite 400 Orlando, FL 32827 Bo. Sabana Abajo Carr. 190 KM 1.5 Lot 6 Industrialville industrial Park Carolina, PR 00983 Website: http://www.sunbeatenergy.com Technical Support & Service Tel: 1-833-786-2328 E-mail: service@sunbeatenergy.com Sales Tel: 1-833-786-2328 E-mail: sales@sunbeatenergy.com 9.4. Trademark Sunbeat is the trademark of Sunbeat Energy.
Page 70 IRON PRO Series Sunbeat Energy Tel: 1-833-786-2328 Web: www.sunbeatenergy.com Add: 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd., Suite 400 Orlando, FL 32827 Bo. Sabana Abajo Carr. 190 KM 1.5 Lot 6 Industrialville industrial Park Carolina, PR 00983 V0.0...

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