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6500EX-500V
SOLAR INVERTER / CHARGER
Version: 1.0

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  • Page 1 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com User Manual 6500EX-500V SOLAR INVERTER / CHARGER Version: 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Table of Contents 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..........................1 1.1 Purpose ................................ 1 1.2 Scope ................................1 1.3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................... 1 2. INTRODUCTION ............................2 2.1 Features ............................... 2 2.2 Basic System Architecture ..........................2 2.3 Product Overview ............................

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1.1 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. 1.2 Scope This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 2. 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.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 2.3 Product Overview NOTE: For parallel installation and operation, please check Appendix I. LCD display 13. Parallel communication port Status indicator 14. Dry contact Charging indicator 15. USB port as USB communication port and USB function...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 3. INSTALLATION 3.1 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...

  • Page 7: Mounting The Unit

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 3.3 Mounting the Unit Consider the following points before selecting where to install:  Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.  Mount on a solid surface  Install this inverter at eye level in order to allow the LCD display to be read at all times.

  • Page 8: Ac Input/Output Connection

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Please follow below steps to implement battery connection: Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size. Fix two cable glands into positive and negative terminals. 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.
  • Page 9 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com WARNING: Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.

  • Page 10: Pv Connection

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 3.6 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.
  • Page 11 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 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.

  • Page 12: Final Assembly

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 3.7 Final Assembly After connecting all wirings, re-connect three cables and then put bottom cover back by fixing screws as shown below. 3.8 Remote Display Panel Installation The LCD module can be removable and installed in a remote location with an optional communication cable. Please take the follow steps to implement this remote panel installation.

  • Page 13: Dc Output Connectors (Optional)

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Step 2. Prepare your mounting holes in the marked locations as shown in the illustration below. The LCD module then can be securely mounted to your desired location. Note: Wall installation should be implemented with the proper screws to the right.

  • Page 14: Communication Connection

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 3.10 Communication Connection 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.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 4. OPERATION 4.1 Power ON/OFF Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch (located on the display panel) to turn on the unit. 4.2 Inverter Turn-on After this inverter is turned on, WELCOME light show will be started with RGB LED BAR.

  • Page 16: Lcd Display Icons

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Function Keys Function Key Description Exit the setting USB function setting Select USB OTG functions Timer setting for the Output source Setup the timer for prioritizing the output source priority Timer setting for the Charger source...
  • Page 17 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Status Battery voltage LCD Display <2V/cell 4 bars will flash in turns. Bottom bar will be on and the other three bars will Constant 2 ~ 2.083V/cell flash in turns. Current mode / Bottom two bars will be on and the other two bars will 2.083 ~ 2.167V/cell...

  • Page 18: Lcd Setting

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 4.5 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 “...
  • Page 19 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 90- 280VAC. AC input voltage range If selected, acceptable AC input voltage range will be within 170- 280VAC. AGM (default) Flooded User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected, battery...
  • Page 20 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com LIb-protocol compatible Select “ LIb” if using Lithium battery battery compatible to Lib protocol. If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up. No need for further setting. party Lithium battery If selected, programs of 02, 26, 27 and 29 will be automatically set up.
  • Page 21 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com utility charger. Setting range is from 2A, then 10A to 120A. Increment of each click is 10A. 46V (default) Setting range is from 44V to 51V. Increment of each click is 1V. Setting voltage point back to utility source when selecting “SBU”...
  • Page 22 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Return to default display screen If selected, no matter how users (default) switch display screen, it will automatically return to default display screen (Input voltage /output voltage) after no button is pressed for 1 minute.
  • Page 23 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com default: 56.4V If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up. Setting range is from 48.0V to 62.0V. Bulk charging voltage Increment of each click is 0.1V. (C.V voltage) default: 54.0V If self-defined is selected in program 5, this program can be set up.
  • Page 24 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Battery equalization Battery equalization disable (default) Battery equalization If “Flooded” or “User-Defined” is selected in program 05, this program can be set up. default: 58.4V Setting range is from 48.0V to 62.0V. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
  • Page 25 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Not reset(Default) Reset Reset all stored data for PV generated power and output load energy Disable (Default) If selected, battery discharge protection is disabled. The setting range is from 30 A to 150 A. Increment of each click is 10A.
  • Page 26 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Normal (default) Lighting speed of RGB LED High Scrolling Breathing RGB LED effects Solid on (Default) C01: (Default) C02: Color combination of RGB  Violet-White-Sky blue  White-Yellow-Green LED to show energy source  Pink-Honey ...
  • Page 27 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Not reset (Default) Reset Erase all data log 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.

  • Page 28: Function Setting

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com For month setting, the range is from 1 to 12. Time setting– Month For year setting, the range is from 17 to 99. Time setting – Year Function Setting There are three function keys on the display panel to implement special functions such as USB OTG, Timer setting for output source priority and timer setting for charger source priority.
  • Page 29 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Error message for USB On-the-Go functions: Error Code Messages No USB disk is detected. USB disk is protected from copy. Document inside the USB disk with wrong format. If any error occurs, error code will only show 3 seconds. After three seconds, it will automatically return to display screen.

  • Page 30: Lcd Display

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Step 3: Please select setting program by following each procedure. Program# Operation Procedure LCD Screen Press “ ” button to set up Solar First Timer. Press “ ” button to select staring time. Press “...
  • Page 31 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com PV2 voltage=260V PV1 current = 2.5A PV current PV2 current = 2.5A PV1 power = 500W PV power PV2 power = 500W...
  • Page 32 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com AC and PV charging current=50A PV charging current=50A Charging current AC charging current=50A AC and PV charging power=500W PV charging power=500W Charging power AC charging power=500W Battery voltage=55.5V, output voltage=120V Battery voltage and output voltage...
  • Page 33 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Output frequency=50Hz Output frequency Load percent=70% Load percentage When connected load is lower than 1kVA, load in VA will present xxxVA like below chart. Load in VA When load is larger than 1kVA (≧1KVA), load in VA will present x.xkVA like below chart.
  • Page 34 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com This PV Today energy = 3.88kWh, Load Today energy= 9.88kWh. PV energy generated today and Load output energy today This PV month energy = 388kWh, Load month energy= 988kWh. PV energy generated this month and Load output energy this month.

  • Page 35: Operating Mode Description

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Main CPU version 00014.04. Main CPU version checking. Secondary CPU version 00012.03. Secondary CPU version checking. Secondary Wi-Fi version 00000.24. Secondary Wi-Fi version checking. 4.7 Operating Mode Description Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility and PV energy.
  • Page 36 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Operation mode Description LCD display No charging. No output is supplied by the Standby mode unit but it still can charge batteries. Fault mode Note: No charging. *Fault mode: Errors are caused No charging at all no matter if by inside circuit error or grid or PV power is available.
  • Page 37 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Operation mode Description LCD display Power from battery and PV energy. PV energy will supply power to the loads and charge battery at the same time. No utility is available. The unit will provide output...

  • Page 38: Faults Reference Code

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 4.8 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.

  • Page 39: Warning Indicator

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 4.9 Warning Indicator Warning Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing Code Fan is locked when inverter is on. Beep three times every second Over temperature None Battery is over-charged Beep once every second Low battery...

  • Page 40: Battery Equalization

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 5. 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.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 6. SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 Table 1 Line Mode Specifications MODEL 6.5KW 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) 140Vac±7V...
  • Page 42 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 6.2 Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications MODEL 6.5KW Rated Output Power 6500W Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave 120Vac±5% Output Voltage Regulation Output Frequency 60Hz or 50Hz Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 100ms@≥205% load;5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load...
  • Page 43 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 6.3 Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications Utility Charging Mode MODEL 6.5KW Charging Current (UPS) 120A @ Nominal Input Voltage Flooded Battery 58.4Vdc Bulk Charging AGM / Gel Voltage 56.4Vdc Battery Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc 63Vdc...
  • Page 44 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 6.4 Table 4 General Specifications MODEL 6.5KW Safety Certification Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 50°C Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing) Dimension 147.4x 432.5 x 553.6 (D*W*H), mm Net Weight, kg 18.4...

  • Page 45: Trouble Shooting

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 7. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation / Possible cause What to do LCD/LEDs and buzzer Unit shuts down will be active for 3 The battery voltage is too low 1. Re-charge battery. automatically during seconds and then (<1.91V/Cell)

  • Page 46: Appendix I: Parallel Function

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 8. Appendix I: Parallel function 8.1. Introduction This inverter can be used in parallel with three different operation modes. Parallel operation in single phase is with up to 6 units. The supported maximum output power is 39KW/39KVA.
  • Page 47 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Recommended breaker specification of battery for each inverter: 1 unit* 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.
  • Page 48 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Three inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Four inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 49 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Five inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection Six inverters in parallel: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 50 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 8.5. 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...
  • Page 51 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 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:...
  • Page 52 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Two inverters in two phases and only one inverter for the remaining phase: Power Connection Communication Connection Two inverters in one phase and only one inverter for the remaining phases: Power Connection Communication Connection...
  • Page 53 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 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. 8.6. Support split-phase equipment...
  • Page 54 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Two inverters in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection One inverter in each phase: Power Connection Communication Connection 8.7. PV Connection Please refer to user manual of single unit for PV Connection. CAUTION: Each inverter should connect to PV modules separately.
  • Page 55 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 8.8. LCD Setting and Display Setting Program: Program Description Selectable option Single When the unit is operated alone, please select “SIG” in program 28. AC output mode When the units are used in parallel for single...
  • Page 56 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 8.9. 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...
  • Page 57 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com time. If not, it will display fault 82 in following-order inverters. However, these inverters will automatically restart. If detecting AC connection, they will work normally. LCD display in Master unit LCD display in Slave unit Step 5: If there is no more fault alarm, the parallel system is completely installed.
  • Page 58 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 8.12. Trouble shooting Situation Fault Solution Fault Event Description Code 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 connected in Current feedback into all inverters.

  • Page 59: Appendix Ii: Bms Communication Installation

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 9. Appendix II: BMS Communication Installation 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.
  • Page 60 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 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”.
  • Page 61 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com * For multiple battery connection, please check battery manual for the details. Note for parallel system: Only support common battery installation. Use custom-made RJ45 cable to connect any inverter (no need to connect to a specific inverter) and Lithium battery.
  • Page 62 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 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.
  • Page 63 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 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.
  • Page 64 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 6. Code Reference Related information code will be displayed on LCD screen. Please check inverter LCD screen for the operation. Code Description Action If battery status is not allowed to charge and discharge after the communication between the inverter and battery is successful, it will show code 60 to stop charging and discharging battery.

  • Page 65: Appendix Iii: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide In Remote Panel

    Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Appendix III: The Wi-Fi Operation Guide in Remote Panel 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.
  • Page 66 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 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.
  • Page 67 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and enter password. Step 4: Tap “Confirm” to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the Wi-Fi module and the Internet.
  • Page 68 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Login and APP Main Function 2-3. 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...
  • Page 69 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Devices Tap the icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page. You can review all devices here by adding or deleting Wi-Fi Module in this page. Add device Delete device icon on the top right corner and manually enter part number to add device. This part number label is pasted on the bottom of remote LCD panel.
  • Page 70 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com Device List 2-4. In Device List page, you can pull down to refresh the device information and then tap any device you want to check up for its real-time status and related information as well as to change parameter settings. Please refer to the parameter setting list.
  • Page 71 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 【Battery Mode】Inverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source can charge battery. Device Alarm and Name Modification In this page, tap the icon on the top right corner to enter the device alarm page. Then, you can review alarm history and detailed information.
  • Page 72 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com 【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. Please slide up to see more basic information.
  • Page 73 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com provide power to load. Back to discharge When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery voltage is voltage higher than this setting voltage, battery will be allowed to discharge. Charger source To configure charger source priority.
  • Page 74 Maple Leaf Power System www.MapleLeafPowerSystems.com default...

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