Creabest LF-BIC-3000W User Manual

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LF-BIC-3000W (12V-230V-3KW-100A)
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  • Page 1 Bi-directional Inverter-Charger LF-BIC-3000W (12V-230V-3KW-100A) User Manual...
  • Page 2 Purpose This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read this manual carefully before installations and operations. Scope The manual provides safety and operating manual lines as well as information on installing and configuring the inveter-charger. It also provides information about trouble shooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries.You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This section contains important safety information for the Sine wave Inverter- Charger. Before using the unit, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the unit,and all appropriate sections of this guide. The Sine wave Inverter-Charger contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty section for how to handle product issues.
  • Page 4: Limitations On Use

    WARNING! Explosion Hazard !  DO NOT install the unit near flammable fumes or gases (such as propane tanks or large engines).  AVOID covering the ventilation openings. Always operate unit in an open area.  Prolonged exposure to high heat or freezing temperatures will decrease the working life of the unit.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Tableof Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..................5 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..............5 3. UNDERSTANDINGTHEUNIT .............. 6 4. INSTALLINGTHEUNIT ...............12 5. UNIT OPERATION ................16 6. TROUBLESHOOTING................. 29 7. SPECIFICATIONS ................30 8. WARRANTY ..................31 - 4 -...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    The Sine wave Inverter-Charger includes the items listed below.  Inverter-Charger base unit  External display  User Manual Rating Series Model No. AC Output Types Inverter Charger Bypass EU: Schuko 12V 230VAC LF-BIC-3000W 3000W 12V-100A Hardwire - 5 -...
  • Page 7: Understanding The Product

    3. UNDERSTANDING THE PRODUCT WARNING! It is recommended that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring regulations and installation codes. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 8 Main Unit Rear Fans and fan guards Remote Control Display Panel Item Description Power button Menu button Up button Down button Escape button Power indicator AC output indicator Status indicator Remote Panel Socket Program Port CAN-BUS port - 7 -...
  • Page 9 Typical Wiring Block Diagram of Inverter-Charger Battery Bank The use of deep cycle or lithium ion battery is highly recommended for power inverter application. For battery size, you need to identify how much and for how long the inverter has to provide AC power to the loads (based on Amps x hour energy consumption).
  • Page 10  DC-rated fuse or DC-rated circuit breaker connected along the DC positive line is required. Fuse/Circuit 12V 3000W System Breaker Rating 400Adc  Based on the size of the Battery Bank, determine the overall short circuit current rating of the battery bank from the battery manufacturer.
  • Page 11 Chassis Ground DANGER! The unit chassis has to be grounded properly before use. Never operate the unit without proper grounding. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. Thinnest Wire Gauge Used Model Recreation Vehicle Marine 12V 3000W series 10mm²/AWG#8 AWG#3/0 ...
  • Page 12 AC Hardwire Output An AC Sub-Panel is recommended to incorporate an AC output circuit breaker and breakers for individual load circuits.Use the same wire size as used for the AC Input Wire. AC Output Socket and AC Output Thermal Breaker A single AC Output socket is provided for direct AC output from the unit.
  • Page 13: Installingtheunit

    covered by the warranty. The USB port is located on the Inverter-Charger and an extra port that shares the same function is also located on the back of Remote Control Display. CAN-BUS Port This is for unit communication through the CAN interface.Mis-used on this port can potentially damage the unit and is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 14 DC Input Connection: WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard! The unit 'On/Off'switch does not disconnect the DC power from the battery. Use the DC Disconnect Switch or disconnect the DC input cables to disconnect the DC power from the battery before working on any circuits connected to the unit. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 15 AC Input and AC Output Hardwire Connections: WARNING! Before making any AC Input and AC Output Hardwire connection, please be sure the AC Input Source is not energized and the DC disconnect switch is switched OFF. Please double check the location of the AC input connector located inside the wiring compartment.
  • Page 16  Connect the AC Sub-Panel AC Neutral wire to unit′s AC Output Neutral 'N'terminal.  Tighten the strain relief to secure the AC output wire. Remote Display Connection: Route the RJ12 cable from the unit to your desired location for the Remote Control Display and connect one end of the cable to the main unit Remote Port and the other end of the cable to the Display Panel socket located at the rear panel of the Remote Control Display.
  • Page 17: Unit Operation

    5. UNIT OPERATION The unit is preset with factory default settings and will fulfill the basic needs for inverter-charger operation.The display is used to provide information about the unit status and the unit function can be customized through the Display. Understanding the Indicator/Push Button/Unit Functions Item Description...
  • Page 18  To turn the inverter ON: press and hold until hearing the beep (in about 1 sec.). All icons in the display turn ON, followed by the Display revision levels “Dx.x” and then the Display revision levels “rx.x” (where x=any number). ...
  • Page 19 Unit Setting Function Chart Unit Setting Display Description and Available Setting Battery Low Battery Low Disconnect Voltage selectable ranges is 10.5-12.0V Disconnect 10.5* (0.1V steps)*(Default voltage is set to 10.5V*) Battery Low Battery Low Warning Voltage selectable ranges is 11.0-12.5V(0.1V Warning 11.0* step)*(Default voltage is set to 11.0V*)
  • Page 20 Bulk/Absorption voltage is based on the battery type chosen.All Bulk/Absorption battery types have selectable ranges of 13.8-14.8V*. (Default on Voltage 14.2* GEL Battery is14.2V*) Absorption to 12V/3000W Models Float Current Selectable Range: 20A, 15A,10A, 5A, 2A (Default 10A). Float voltage is based on the battery type chosen. All battery types Float Voltage have selectable ranges of 13.0-14.0V*.(Default on GEL Battery is...
  • Page 21 terminal (indicated by AC Output indicator located on the right side of the Display) Solid: AC Input is available and is in the operating range. Flashing: AC Input is detected and is under verification before switching to Bypass AC IN mode.This normally takes about 10 seconds.
  • Page 22 Display Meaning Character “A” icon on indicates the display shows battery discharge current(28A as shown) “KW” icon on,it indicates the display shows AC Output power in KW(0.80KW=800W as shown) “V” icon on,it indicates the display shows battery voltage in V(12.8V as shown) Warning icon on,it indicates the display shows Error/Warning Code (E01 as shown, Battery Low Disconnected error) Equalization on Flooded battery is in process.This function is available for use with...
  • Page 23 5: Load Sense power setting is set to 15W.Unit will provide continuous AC Output only when the AC load connected to the AC Output is >15W.AC Output will switch back to pulsing AC Output every few seconds when the AC Load connected is approximately 3W or less. 25: Load Sense power setting is set to 25W.Unit will provide continuous AC Output only when the AC load connected to the AC Output is >25W.
  • Page 24 f) AC Output Frequency 50HZ or 60HZ Function Output Frequency 50HZ or 60HZ Function Setting Output Frequency 50HZ or 60HZ Function Setting Note: After changing the output frequency setting,turn the unit off and then on again,in order for the change to take effect. g) AC Output Voltage Function AC Output Voltage Function Setting 230V Series Output Voltage Range:240V,230V,220V;(Default 230V)
  • Page 25 Charging Voltage Setting:Bulk/Absorption(ABS),Float (FLO)and Recharge(REC) Battery Type Bulk Voltage (Default) Float Voltage(Default) Recharge Voltage(Default) 13.8-14.8V(14.2V) 13.0-14.0V(13.8V) 12.8-14.0V(12.8V) Flooded 13.8-14.8 &15.8V(14.4V) 13.0-14.0V(13.5V) 12.8-14.0V(12.8V) 13.8-14.8V(14.3V) 13.0-14.0V(13.4V) 12.8-14.0V(12.8V) Lithium 13.8-14.8V(13.9V) 13.0-14.0V(13.5V) 12.8-14.0V(13.2V) Program 13.0-14.0V(13.8V)  Consult the battery manufacturer when choosing the Bulk and Float Voltage for the battery bank. ...
  • Page 26 Battery Temperature Setting "F15" (voltage adjustment from 25℃ setting) No Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) installed  There are three settings (Low,Normal,High)available for battery temperature setting.  Setting to "Low" temperature will compensate the charging voltage by +0.675V on GEL and Flooded battery type and +0.525V on AGM battery type.
  • Page 27 Battery Recharge Timer : The charger will restart a full charging cycle automatically if the float stage is maintained for 7 days. i) AC Source Circuit Breaker Function AC Source Circuit Breaker Setting 230VAC Models: Selectable Values:16A,14A,13A,12A,10A,8A,6A,4A (Default:16A) This setting limits the total AC current draw from the AC Source during the ByPass Mode to avoid tripping the AC Source Circuit Breaker.
  • Page 28 Mode) large the battery to minimize the charging time to portion of the charger current provided charge the battery to > 9.5V. If this condition is ignored, the charger will terminate the used to maintain the DC load charging process (See note below). connected to the battery.
  • Page 29 the battery has high voltage. -Check corrective action in E01(Bypass Bad Battery Classification (Bypass Mode) and restart the charging process by Mode) condition has not been solved. removing and reconnecting the AC Input AC Charger has shutdown. Source. -Check if there is any heavy DC load Other conditions leading to Bad Battery connected to the battery as stated in Classification: Battery Voltage remains...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING To troubleshoot the unit, please note the error code displayed on the main unit and review "Understanding the Error Codes" in section 5. Problem Possible Cause/Condition Solution The thermal breaker on the unit is Reset the thermal breaker. tripped.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    7. SPECIFICATIONS 12V Input Model 230VAC 12V Model Specification LF-BIC-3000W Running as Inverter 3000 W AC Output Power 13.0 A AC Output Current 6000 W AC Surge Power (Peak) 230 VAC / 50 Hz AC Output Voltage/Frequency Sinewave (< 3%THD) AC Output Waveform 12.5 VDC...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Bulk /Absorption/Float /Recharge Charge Cycle Stages Maintenance Recharge Cycle 7 days Power Factor Correction > 95% Efficiency > 87% Safety and Environmental LVD:EN62477-1 Conformance EMC:EN61000-6-1,EN61000-6-3, EMI/EMC EN61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3 Agency Markings 0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F) Operating Temperature -20℃ to 60℃ (-4°F to 140°F) Storage Temperature 5-90% non-condensing Relative Humidity...
  • Page 33 Warranty Exclusions 1.No claim based on the limited warranty will be brought after the applicable warranty period. Any delivery of additional inverter or the repair or replacement of the inverter would not extend the original terms of this Limited Warranty. 2.This Limited Warranty shall not cover defects and/or failures of the inverter from the following causes even though such defects and/or failures are discovered within the applicable warranty period.

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