User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 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.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this manual for future reference. 1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all appropriate sections of this manual.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 3 INTRODUCTION This is a multi-function inverter/charger, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to offer uninterruptible power support with portable size. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable and easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, AC/solar charger priority, and acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 3.2 Basic System Architecture The following illustration shows basic application for this inverter/charger. It also includes following devices to have a complete running system: ⚫ Generator or Utility ⚫ PV modules (option) Consult with your system integrator for other possible system architectures depending on your requirements.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 4 INSTALLATION 4.1 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: ⚫ The unit x 1 ⚫ Communication cable x 1 ⚫...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Install the unit by screwing three screws. It's recommended to use M4 or M5...
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 5 WIRING 5.1 Battery Connection Recommended battery cable and terminal size: Ring Terminal Tytical Battery Torque Model Wire Size Cable Dimensions Amperage capacity value (mm²) D(mm) L(mm) 1*4 AWG 33.2 100Ah 2.4KW 100A 2~3Nm 200Ah 2*8 AWG 29.2...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V NOTE: Please only use sealed lead acid battery or sealed GEL/AGM lead-acid battery 3. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the bolts are tightened with torque of 2-3 Nm. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charge is correctly connected and ring terminals are tightly screwed to the battery terminals.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 5.2 AC Input/Output Connection Model Gauge Torque Value 2.4KW 10 AWG 1.2~1.6 Nm WARNING ⚫ All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel. ⚫ It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for AC input connection.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V WARNING ⚫ Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit. 4. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws. Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 5.3 PV Connection (Only apply for the model with solar charger) Model Typical Amperage Gauge Torque Value 2.4KW 8 AWG 1.4~1.6 Nm WARNING ⚫ All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel. ⚫ It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for PV module connection.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Note ⚫ Vmp: panel max power point voltage. The PV charging efficiency is maximized while PV system voltage is close to Best Vmp. ⚫ Maximum PV module numbers in Series: Vmpp of PV module * X pcs ≒ Best Vmp of Inverter or Vmp ⚫...
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 5.5 Communication Connection Please use supplied communication cable to connect to inverter and PC. Insert bundled CD into a computer and follow on-screen instruction to install the monitoring software. For the detailed software operation, please check user manual of software inside of CD.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 6 OPERATION 6.1 Power ON/OFF Once the unit has been properly installed and the batteries are connected well, simply press On/Off switch (located on the button of the case) to turn on the unit. 6.2 Operation and Display Panel The operation and display panel, shown in below chart, is on the front panel of the inverter.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V ➢ LED Indicator LED Indicator Message Solid On Output is powered by utility in Line mode. Green Flashing Output is powered by battery or PV in battery mode Solid On Battery is fully charged Green Flashing Battery is charging Solid On Fault occurs in the inverter.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Output Information Indicate output voltage, output frequency, load percent, load in VA, load in Watt and discharging current. Battery Information Indicates battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in battery mode and charging status in line mode.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 1.817 V/cell~1.9 V/cell 1.9~1.983 V/cell >1.983 V/cell <1.867 V/cell 1.867 V/cell~1.95 V/cell Load < 20% 1.95~2.033 V/cell >2.033 V/cell Load Information Indicates overload. Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-50%, 50-74% and 75-100% 0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% Mode Operation Information Indicates unit connects to the mains.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 6.4 LCD Setting After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press "UP" or "DOWN" button to select setting programs. And then, press "ENTER" button to confirm the selection or ESC button to exit.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Utility provides power to the loads only when battery voltage drops to either low level warning voltage or the setting point in program 12. Maximum charging current: To configure total charging current 50A(default) for solar and utility Setting range: 20-80A, Increment of chargers.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Restart disable Restart enable (default) Auto restart when overload occurs Restart disable Restart enable (default) Auto restart when over temperature occurs 50Hz(default) 60Hz Output frequency Maximum utility charging current Note: If setting value in program 02 is...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Solar energy will charge battery as Solar first first priority. Utility will charge battery only when solar energy is not available. Utility will charge battery as first Utility first priority. Solar energy will charge battery only when utility power is not Charger source available.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Alarm on (default) Alarm off Beeps while primary source is interrupted Overload bypass: Bypass disable When enabled, the Bypass enable (default) unit will transfer to line mode if overload occurs in battery mode. Record enable Record disable (default) Record Fault code 2.4KW default setting: 28.2V...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Enable Disable(default) Battery equalization If "Flooded" or "User-Defined" is selected in program 05, this program can be set up. 2.4KW default setting: 29.2V Battery equalization voltage Setting range is from 25.0V to 30 V. Increment of each click is 0.1V.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 6.5 Display Setting The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing "UP" or "DOWN" key. The selectable information is switched as below order: input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charging current, battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, load percentage, load in Watt, load in VA, load in Watt, DC discharging current, main CPU Version and second CPU Version.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Battery voltage=25.5V, discharging current=1A Battery voltage/ DC discharging current Output frequency=50Hz Output frequency Load percent=70% Load percentage When connected load is lower than 1kVA, load in VA will present xxx VA like below chart. Load in VA When load is larger than 1kVA (≥1KVA), load in VA...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V When load is lower than 1kW, load in W will present xxxW like below chart. Load in Watt When load is larger than 1kW (≥1KW), load in W will present x.xkW like below chart. Main CPU version 00014.04...
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 6.6 Operating Mode Description Operation mode Description LCD display Charging by utility and PV energy. Standby mode / Power saving mode Note: Charging by utility *Standby mode: The inverter is not turned on yet but at this time, the inverter...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V No charging. Charging by utility and PV energy. The unit will provide output power from Line Mode the mains. It will also Charging by utility charge the battery at line mode. Power from battery and PV energy...
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 6.7 Battery Equalization Description 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.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V ⚫ Equalize charging time and timeout In Equalize stage, the controller will supply power to charge battery as much as possible until battery voltage raises to battery equalization voltage. Then, constant-voltage regulation is applied to maintain battery voltage at the battery equalization voltage. The battery will remain in the Equalize stage until setting battery equalized time is arrived.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 6.8 Fault 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 or over temperature is detected by internal converter components.
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 6.9 Warning Indicator Warning Code Warning Event Audible Alarm Icon flashing Fan is locked when Beep three times every inverter is on second Battery is over-charged Beep once every second Low battery Beep once every second Overload Beep once every 0.5 second...
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 Table 1 Line Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL POW-LVM2.4K-24V Input Voltage Waveform Sinusoidal (utility or generator) Nominal Input Voltage 120Vac Low Loss Voltage 95Vac±7V(UPS); 65Vac±7V (Appliances) Low Loss Return Voltage 100Vac±7V(UPS); 70Vac±7V (Appliances) High Loss Voltage 140Vac±7V...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 7.2 Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL POW-LVM2.4K-24V Rated Output Power 3KVA/2.4KW Output Voltage Waveform Pure Sine Wave Output Voltage Regulation 120Vac±5% Output Frequency 60Hz Peak Efficiency Overload Protection 5s@≥150% load; 10s@110%~150% load Surge Capacity 2 * rated power for 5 seconds...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 7.3 Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications INVERTER MODEL POW-LVM2.4K-24V Charging Algorithm 3-Step Utility Charging Mode AC Charging Current 20/30Amp(@V =120Vac ) Bulk Flooded Battery 29.2 Charging AGM / Gel Battery 28.2 Voltage Floating Charging Voltage 27Vdc Charging Curve...
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 7.4 Table 4 General Specifications INVERTER MODEL POW-LVM2.4K-24V Safety Certification Operating Temperature Range 0℃ to 55℃ Storage temperature -15℃~60℃ Dimension (D* W* H) 100x272x355 mm Net Weight 6.9 kg...
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING Explanation / Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer What to do Possible cause LCD/LEDs and Unit shuts down buzzer will be automatically The battery voltage is 1. Re-charge battery active for 3 during startup too low (<1.91V/Cell) 2. Replace battery seconds and then process.
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User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V Overload error. The Reduce the connected Fault code 07 inverter is overload load by switching off 110% and time is up. some equipment. Check if wiring is Output short circuited connected well and remove abnormal load. Fault code 05...
User Manual POW-LVM2.4K-24V 9 Appendix: Approximate Back-up Time Table Backup Time @24Vdc 100Ah Backup Time @24Vdc 200Ah Load Model (VA) (min) (min) 1100 1200 1500 2.4KW 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 Note: Backup time depends on the quality of the battery, age of battery and type of battery.
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