Summary of Contents for EcoFlow PowerStream Microinverter
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USER MANUAL V1.3 EcoFlow PowerStream Microinverter...
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Once you use this product, it is deemed that you understand, approve and accept all the terms and content in this document. EcoFlow is not liable for any loss caused by the user's failure to use the product in compliance with the product document.
Connecting several solar panels in series or in parallel Mounting the microinverter Grounding considerations Use the BKW-AC open end cable for connecting to the grid EcoFlow App Page of your PowerStream balcony solar system Page of your microinverter Unplug the Cables...
19. You can only connect solar panels to the PV port 1. Please carefully read the documents before and only connect an EcoFlow portable power installing, operating or maintaining the station to the battery port.
3. Do not expose the equipment to strong electromagnetic fields to avoid radio interference. Explanation of Symbols Symbols on the documentation Symbol Explanation A hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. A hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in minor injury, or demage to the device.
Used for disconnection, located at the bottom of the protective case. See "Unplug the Cables" for details. • The images of the product and components may differ from the actual product. • If there are missing or defective components, please contact EcoFlow customer service.
Used for connection of the microinverter to the BKW-AC cable power grid. Used for monitoring the power of appliances and EcoFlow Smart for wireless communication with the microinverter Plug to optimize the energy usage. • You can purchase optional accessories from the official EcoFlow website.
Product overview ① ② ③ ④ ① Antenna Works with the EcoFlow app and Smart Plugs ② PV port Connects with solar panels ③ Battery port / DC port Connects with an EcoFlow portable power station ④ AC output port...
There is PV input and the power station is Breathing Charging charged (DC output), without AC out. Purple Blinking Updating Updating the firmware. Blue Blinking Pairing Pairing with EcoFlow app. Yellow Solid Warning See "Troubleshooting" for details. Solid Error See "Troubleshooting" for details.
The IP rating of the microinverter is IP 67, hence, it can be installed either indoors or outdoors. However, the EcoFlow portable power station is not waterproof. If your system includes a portable power station, keep both of them indoors.
Place the microinverter on the EcoFlow portable power station. • If you need to mount the microinverter, please refer to "Mounting the Microinverter". • To cool the microinverter to optimal temperature, you can install the EcoFlow Smart Cooling Deck (sold seperately), as the figure shown below.
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• If you connect several solar panels in series or in parallel as a group, refer to "Connecting several solar panels in series or in parallel". • If you connect the EcoFlow RIVER-series portable power station to the DC port of the microinverter, it is recommended to connect solar panels to the power station, otherwise, the energy will not be stored.
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Connect with the EcoFlow portable power station There are 4 types of battery connection cables for different EcoFlow portable power stations, as shown in the figures below. • Make sure the portable power station is off during the whole connection process.
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"Use the BKW-AC open end cable for connecting to the grid". BKW-AC cable Turn on the EcoFlow portable power station • If your PowerStream balcony solar system does not include a portable power station, skip this step.
It is highly recommended to install the protective case on the top of the microinverter to protect you from high temperature burns. The protective case is in the box. • If you use the EcoFlow 2kWh LFP Battery, please update the firmware of PowerStream and the battery after turning it on. The update package of the battery is included in that of PowerStream.
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Solar panel 1 100W Solar panel 2 100W Solar panel 3 100W Solar panel 4 100W Vm (solar panel 1) + Vm (solar panel 2) < 55V Vm (solar panel 3) + Vm (solar panel 4) < 55V Solar panel 1 100W Solar panel 2 100W...
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Solar panels in both series and parallel ×1 ×4 ×4 ×2 Solar parallel BKW-Solar cable Extension cable Super flat cable connection cable Solar panel 1 Solar panel 4 Solar panel 2 100W 100W 100W Solar panel 3 Solar panel 4 100W 100W Solar panel 5...
Solar panel 1 Solar panel 2 100W 100W Solar panel 3 Solar panel 4 100W 100W Mounting the microinverter • Wear protective goggles or gloves when drilling holes. Mount on the wall 1. Use the installation board to locate the hole and drill two holes about 41 mm deep in the wall.
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2. Install M5x12 in the corresponding positions on back of the microinverter. ×1 ×3 Cordless electric screwdriver • To cool the microinverter to optimal temperature, you can install the EcoFlow Smart Cooling Deck (sold seperately), as the figure shown below. 3. Insert ST5.5x25 into M5x40 through holes of the board. ×2...
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Mount on the bracket 1. Install M5x12 in the corresponding positions on back of the microinverter. ×1 ×3 Cordless electric screwdriver 2. Install two M6x20 in two holes of the installation board, and tighten M6 nuts on them. • Please install vertically ≤ 15° for stability and safety. ×2 ×2 Cordless electric screwdriver...
Grounding considerations There is an earth wire inside the supplied BKW-AC cable, so grounding can be done directly by using this BKW-AC cable. If you need to add an additional grounding conductor: Tools and components (not provided): an M4x6 screw, a grounding wire (cross-section ≥ 4 mm²) with a connection tool, safety gloves and a driller.
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Branch circuit breaker Microinverter Main circuit breaker METER BKW-AC open end cable "L" wire connects to a branch circuit breaker "N" wire connects to the neutral port block "PE" wire connects to ground 1 9|...
Download at: https://download.ecoflow.com/app Privacy policy By using EcoFlow Products, Applications, and Services, you consent to the EcoFlow Term of Use and Privacy Policy, which you can access via the “About” section of the “User” page on the EcoFlow App or on the official EcoFlow website at https://www.ecoflow.com/policy/terms-of-use and...
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Setting the power supply mode • This feature can be enabled when the portable power station is connected. On the page of your PowerStream system, tap > "Power supply mode". Then, select the mode you need. • Prioritize power supply: Select this option if you want to prioritize meeting the power consumption of electrical appliances.
In the list of your devices, tap the microinverter to go to the page of your microinverter. Name of your microinverter Tap to enter the "Setting" EcoFlow WN100 page of your microinverter Affiliated system: PowerStream system Tap to enter the affiliated...
Unplug the Cables • Do not remove the connector with your hand only. Please use the cable puller supplied with the product to assist in pulling out the connector. • If you have installed the protective case, please remove the protective case from the microinverter before you pull out the connector.
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Remove connectors in the following order: • Before you pull out the AC (or battery) connector from the microinverter, disconnect the cable from the AC socket (or battery's) end.
Troubleshooting If the LED indicator turns yellow or red, warning or errors occur. Please follow the instructions in the app or the table below to deal with the problem. If it is not eliminated, please contact the customer service. • Do not attempt to repair the microinverter. Error Name Suggestion...
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1. Try pulling out the AC cable and inserting it back again. Make sure that the plug is securely inserted. 2. If the issue persists, the power grid is probably (Displayed in app) Grid error faulty. Wait for the power grid to recover. 3.
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Battery level of Discharge electricity from the power station until the Yellow the power station battery level drops to 90%. is too high Abnormal voltage Make sure the voltage at the DC port falls within the Yellow at the DC port range of 11V to 15V or 40V to 59V.
Specifications General info Model EFWN511/EFWN511B Dimension 242×169×33 (mm) Weight Approximately 3 kg PV port Operating voltage 11 - 55 Vd.c. Maximum input voltage 55 Vd.c. Maximum input current 13 A Initial input voltage 15 Vd.c. Anti-reverse connection protection Supported Ⅱ Overvoltage Max.
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AC port Output voltage 220/230/240 Va.c. Output frequency 50 Hz Output power factor ±0.8 ~ 1 EFWN511: 3.7 A Maximum output current EFWN511B: 2.8 A Maximum output fault current 18.4 A Maximum output overcurrent protection THDI <=3%@100% load Ⅲ Overvoltage Others Placed Indoors or outdoors...
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