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Version: EN -UM-�.� USER MANUAL ESS Inverter...
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HISTORY VERSION ISSUED COMMENTS 21-Dec.-22 First release 16-May-23 4 Electrical Connection. Change CT connection from Pin 5,6 to Updated Pin 9,10 in wiring diagram. 8-June-23 Adjusted the description about “Time-based Control” in 5.1.3 Time Based Control Mode 7.2.3 Hybrid Setting. Updated 7 User Interface.
ESS inverters must be installed by professional electrical engineers who have obtained relevant qualifications. Scope This manual is applicable to following inverters: 8KHB-180-T/EU 10KHB-210-T/EU Conventions The following safety instructions and general information are used within this user manual. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not correctly DANGER followed, will result in serious injury or death.
Safety 1 Safety Before using the inverter, please read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit and in this manual. Put this manual to a place where you can take it easily. inverter strictly conforms to related safety rules in design and test. Please follow the local laws and regulations during installation, operation and maintenance.
Safety 1.2 Safety Precaution The ESS inverters are certified in Australia, India, and South Africa. Installation, maintenance and connection of inverters must be performed by qualified personnel, in compliance with the local electrical standards, wiring rules and requirements of local power authorities and/or companies. The temperature of some parts of the inverter may exceed 60℃...
Product Introduction Product Introduction 2.1 Overview The ESS inverter is a high-quality inverter which can convert solar energy to AC energy and store energy into battery. Typically, an energy storage system consists of PV arrays, ESS inverters, batteries, loads, and electricity sensor.
Product Introduction 2.2 Product Overview The External Overview 240.0 420.0 Inverter Dimensions: Height(mm) Width(mm) Depth(mm) LED Details: Icon Description GRID BACKUP ALARM ESS Inverter User Manual...
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Product Introduction The Side Overviews Description PV switch Locks ON/OFF Button Handle Areas (right) (left) Wire Box Overview Description Battery terminals N GEN L N GRID L Communication connection ports N BACKUP L PARA PV input connector RS485 Ground bus bar METER GEN/GRID/BACKUP terminals The Bottom Overview...
Installation 3 Installation 3.1 Packing List Check the packing list for completeness and any externally visible damage. Contact your supplier if the goods are incomplete or damaged. Files Position Quantity Description Inverter Mounting bracket File package Meter (Optional) Current Transformer (CT) clamp M6 Expansion screws M6 Security screw Wi-Fi module...
Installation 3.2 Selecting the Mounting Location 3.2.1 Installation Environment Requirements a. With an IP66 protection rating, the inverter can be mounted indoors or outdoors. b. The mounting location must be inaccessible to unrelated personnel since the enclosure and heat sinks are extremely hot during operation.
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Installation 3.2.2 Mounting Requirements Mount the inverter vertically or at a maximum back tilt of 15°. Do not install the inverter in a wrong direction. Always keep the connection area downward. ≤ 15° Horizontal Upright Lean back ≤ 15° Upside-down 3.2.3 Installation Space Requirements To guarantee optimal operation and adequate heat dissipation for the machine, the following requirements for clearances should be observed.
Installation 3.3 Mounting the Inverter Before drilling the hole on the wall, ensure no damage on the electric wire DANGER and/or water pipe inside the wall. To prevent potential damages and injuries from inverter falling down, please hang the inverter on the bracket, do not loosen grip unless confirm that the CAUTION inverter is well-mounted.
Electrical Connection 4 Electrical Connection This chapter shows the detailed electrical connections of ESS inverter. Ensure that the inverter and all cables to be installed have been completely DANGER powered off during the whole process of installation and connection. Otherwise, high voltage may result in fatal injury. 4.1 Wiring Box Overview B C D E Position...
Electrical Connection 4.2 Wiring Diagram Standard Non-parallel Wiring Diagram Diagram 01 220/230/240V AC Single Phase L/BAT+/PV+ N/BAT-/PV- Breaker N GEN L N GRID L N BACKUP L PARA RS485 CT/METER BAT+ BAT- Pin Function Pin1 Generator Control Critical Load Pin2 Generator Control Connection Grid The current flows from...
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Electrical Connection Single phase parallel connection mode-Scheme A (N=2) Diagram 02 Turn this switch to “ON”. PARA L/BAT+/PV+ N/BAT-/PV- Inverter 2 N GEN L N GRID L N BACKUP L PARA Breaker RS485 CT/METER CT/METER BMS RS485 ① PV Array N GEN L N GRID L N BACKUP L...
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Electrical Connection Single phase parallel connection mode-Scheme B (2<N≤9) Diagram 03 Turn this switch to “ON”. PARA L/BAT+/PV+ Inverter N N GEN L N GRID L N BACKUP L PARA N/BAT-/PV- (2<N≤9) CT/METER RS485 PV Array Breaker CT/METER BMS RS485 ①...
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Electrical Connection Note for parallel wiring diagrams 1. BMS communication connection is only for lithium battery. 2. It is necessary to turn the matched resistance switch ( or DIP switch) of inverter 1 and inverter N to “ON” and others to “1” in parallel connection mode. 3.
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Electrical Connection Three-phase equipment connection wiring diagram (N=3) Diagram 04 Turn this switch to “ON”. PARA BAT+/PV+ N GEN L N GRID L N BACKUP L PARA BAT-/PV- CT/METER RS485 PV Array Breaker CT/METER BMS RS485 ① Backup breaker AC breaker Turn this switch to “1”.
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Electrical Connection Note for three-phase equipment wiring diagram 1. Before three-phase connection, please make sure all inverters in parallel have the same firmware version by verifying the ‘DSP’, ‘CSB’, and ‘DC-DC converter’ version numbers on App. It is recommended to reset the firmware before the three-phase connection to ensure the same parameter setting for each inverter.
Electrical Connection 4.3 External Ground Protection Connection The inverter must be grounded in accordance with national codes and WARNING local laws and regulations; otherwise, there may be a risk of electric shock. Connecting the external protection to ground does not imply that the PE connection on the AC section is not obligatory.
Electrical Connection GRID/BACKUP/GEN Connection Before connecting the GRID/BACKUP/GEN terminal, ensure that both the AC terminal and the DC terminal are powered off and the PV switch is DANGER OFF. Otherwise there is a risk of high voltage shock. Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): •...
Electrical Connection PV Connection 1.Photovoltaic arrays exposed to sunlight will generate dangerous voltages! 2.Before connecting the PV terminal, ensure that both the AC terminal and the DANGER DC terminal are powered off and the PV switch is OFF. Otherwise there is a risk of high voltage shock.
Electrical Connection Battery Connection Before connecting the battery terminal, ensure that both the AC terminal and DANGER the DC terminal are powered off and the PV switch is OFF. Otherwise there is a risk of high voltage shock. Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): •...
Electrical Connection Communication Connection 4.7.1 BMS Communication Connection (Only for Lithium Battery) This manual ONLY illustrates the pinout sequence of BMS at INVERTER SIDE. For details about the pinout sequence at battery side, see the user manual of the NOTE battery you use, and the following pinout diagram of battery side is only for illustration.
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Electrical Connection Procedures: 1. BMS communication cable preparation. ① Prepare RJ45 terminals and strip appropriate length of COM cables. ② According to pin definitions and cable order, assemble the RJ45 terminals and crimp communication wires. There are two methods to assemble the RJ45 terminals. ③...
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Electrical Connection 4.7.2 CT/Meter Connection A CT/Meter is applied to monitor electricity usage of all loads. Connection requirements: • RJ45 connection port configuration: Inverter RJ45 Port Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RS485_A RS485_B CT1+ CT1- • CT clamp should be connected to Phase L. •...
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Electrical Connection Procedures: 1. Run the RJ45 connection cable into the wiring box through the correct port. 2. Insert the RJ45 connector into CT/METER connection port. 4.7.3 RS485 Communication Connection RS485 communication is usually applied between multiple inverters or between an inverter and a data-logger.
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Electrical Connection 5. Insert the assembled 4-pin terminal into the RS485 4-pin connection port. 4.7.4 Parallel Communication Connection Additionally required material (not included in the scope of delivery): • Parallel communication cable Connection requirements: • 4-Pin connection port configuration: Inverter 4-Pin Port Definition GND_S...
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Electrical Connection Procedures: 1. Run the parallel communication cable into the wiring box through the COM ports. 2. Strip the wires insulation to an appropriate length to match the wire ferrules. The recommended wire size: 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm 3.
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Electrical Connection Procedures: 1. Run the NTC / RMO / DRY communication cable into the wiring box through the COM ports. 2. Strip the wires insulation to an appropriate length to match the wire ferrules. The recommended wire size: 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm 3.
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Electrical Connection 4.7.6 GPRS / Wi-Fi / LAN Module Connection (Optional) The appearance of modules may be slightly different. The figure shown here is NOTE only for illustration. For details, please refer to the corresponding Module Installation Guide in the packing. Procedures: 1.
System Operation System Operation 5.1 Inverter Working Mode The inverter supports several different working modes. 5.1.1 Self-consumption Mode Go to the "Hybrid Setting" menu, and select the "Self-consumption mode". Under Self-consumption mode, the priority of PV energy consumption will be Load > Battery > Grid, that means the energy produced by PV gives priority to powering local loads, the excess energy is used to charge the battery and the remaining energy is fed into the grid.
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System Operation BACKUP Smart load Normal load 1 2 3 is the sequence of loads consumption. c) No PV Input The inverter will first discharge the battery energy for home load consuming when no PV input, such as in the evening or some cloudy or rainy days. If the demand is not met, the loads will consume grid energy.
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System Operation a) Wealthy PV Energy When PV energy is wealthy, the PV energy will be first consumed by loads. If there is excess PV power, the power will be fed into grid. If there is still PV energy left after load consuming and grid feeding, then the remaining PV power will be used to charge the battery.
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System Operation c) No PV Input The inverter will first discharge the battery energy for home load consuming when no PV input (such as in the evening or some cloudy or rainy days). If the demand is not met, the loads will consume the grid energy.
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System Operation 5.1.3 Back-up Mode Go to the "Hybrid Setting" menu, and select the "Back-up Mode". Under this mode, the priority of PV energy consumption will be Battery > Load > Grid. This mode aims at charging the battery quickly, and at the same time, you can choose whether to allow AC to charge the battery.
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System Operation Allow AC charging In this situation, the battery can be charged both with PV and AC. a) Wealthy PV energy When PV energy is wealthy, PV charges the battery first, then meets the loads, and the rest is fed into the grid.
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System Operation 5.1.4 Forced Charge/Discharge Function According to the demands of application, the user can set the inverter to work on forced charge/discharge the battery in any working mode. There are three time periods in which you can set this function. Outside of the set periods, the inverter returns to its original working mode.
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System Operation b) Limited PV energy When PV energy is limited, BACKUP loads are first powered by PV and then supplemented by battery. BACKUP Smart load Normal load 1 2 is the sequence of BACKUP load consumption. Under this mode, please complete the output voltage and frequency settings.
System Operation Startup/Shutdown Procedure 5.2.1 Startup Procedure Check that the installation is secure and strong enough, and that the system is well grounded. Then confirm the connections of AC, battery, PV etc. are correct. Confirm the parameters and configurations conform to relevant requirements. AC Frequency 50/60 Hz PV Voltage...
Commissioning 6 Commissioning It is necessary to fully commission the inverter system for it is essential to protect the system from fire, electric shock, other damages, and personal injury. 6.1 Inspection Before commissioning, the operator or installer (qualified personnel) must inspect the system carefully and ensure that: 1) The system is properly installed according to the contents and instructions in this manual, and there is sufficient space for operation, maintenance, and ventilation.
User Interface 7. User Interface 7.1 LED Introduction This section describes the LED panel. LED indicator includes PV, BAT, GRID, BACKUP, COM, ALARM indicators. It includes the explanation of indicator states and summary of indicator states under the running state of the machine. LED Indicator Status Description PV input is normal.
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User Interface ALARM Grid BACKUP Details Code PV normal ● ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ No PV ○ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ PV over voltage PV under voltage PV irradiation weak ★ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ○ PV string reverse PV string abnormal On grid ◎...
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User Interface BACKUP ALARM Grid Details Code ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ RS485/DB9/BLE/USB ★ Inverter over temperature Fan abnormal Inverter in power limit state ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ★ Data logger lost Meter lost Remote off PV insulation abnorma Leakage current abnormal Internal power supply abnormal Inverter over dc-bias current...
User Interface 7.2 LCD Introduction An LCD screen is optional for this series of inverters. If you choose the LCD screen, the following introduction will help you understand the function of each icon displayed. Note: The LCD screen will be automatically turned off if there is no operation within 10 mins (which cannot be changed by default).
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User Interface Example: Icon Display Area E-Day E-Tot al E-Day E-Tot al Data Unit K kWh Data Display Area Display Area Example: Icon Display Area Phase Data Unit Data Display Display Display Area Area Area Icon Introduction-2 The PV icon represents the power of PV. The Battery icon represents the current battery charge percentage or the voltage of battery.
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User Interface Table: Icon Status Description Icon Status Description Icon Name Light Description Any PV voltage exists ( it should be higher than the Min. PV Startup Voltage) . PV Voltage is lower than the Min. PV Startup Voltage. Grid Voltage and frequency are normal. Grid Grid overvoltage / undervoltage / overfrequency / underfrequency occurs.
User Interface 8 App Setting Guide 8.1 App Architecture It contains “Cloud Login” and “Local Connection”. Cloud login: APP read data from cloud server through API and display inverter parameter Local connection: APP read data from inverter through Bluetooth connection with Modbus protocol to display and configure inverter parameter.
User Interface 8.3 Local Login To login the APP, please perform the following steps: 1. Enable the Bluetooth on your own phone and open the APP, then click the Bluetooth Connection. 2. To connect the inverter, please choose one of the following three ways: Scan machine SN barcode Enter SN Manual connection...
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User Interface Step 2. Firstly please read tips on the screen carefully. Secondly choose the Wi-Fi SSID and enter the Wi-Fi password. Then click the START THE CONFIGURATION button and wait for Wi-Fi router loading successfully. Finally click the Next. Note: Please use the 2.4G network frequency band for configuration.
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User Interface Step 4. Set parameters for the inverter to connect to the power limit. Then click the Next. XXXXXXXX Power Control Disable Step3 Set parameters for the inverter External device to connect to the power limit. CT sensor Power control Meter location Digital Power Meter Meter Type...
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User Interface Step 6. Please click the button to turn on the inverter. XXXXXXXX Step5 Please click the button below to turn on the inverter. Previous Quick Setup Chart Home Console ESS Inverter User Manual...
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User Interface 8.3.2 Chart The power chart is showed by Day, Month and Year in our APP. Data curves in the following figures are only for illustration. Query Daily Data Go to Chart > page. It will show the Daily Production or Consumption Curve in this page. You can click anywhere on the graph to see the energy value of any time.
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User Interface Query Monthly Data Go to Chart > Month page. It will show the Monthly Production or Consumption Curve in this page. You can click anywhere on the graph to see the energy value of any month. XXXXXX PV generation capacity Load consumption capacity Feed-in grid capacity Grid capacity...
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User Interface Query Yearly Data Go to Chart > Year page. It will show the Annually Production or Consumption Curve in this page. You can click anywhere on the graph to see the energy value of any year. XXXXXX PV generation capacity Load consumption capacity Feed-in grid capacity Grid capacity...
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User Interface 8.3.3 Home In this page, you can view the basic information of inverter. Click “ ” to display the warning message. XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX 19.1kWh 494kWh 19.1kWh 494kWh E-Today E-Total E-Today E-Total Self-consumption mode Self-consumption mode 2.71kW 405W 2.71kW 405W 2.21kW 2.21kW...
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User Interface 8.3.5 Console In this page, you can view the basic information like some version information, do some maintaining operations like turn off/on the inverter and manage data. XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX 19.1kWh 494kWh E-Today E-Total Self-consumption mode 2.71kW 405W 2.21kW 0.00W 60.0W SOC: 40%...
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User Interface Maintenance In this page, you can do some maintaining operations like turn off/on the inverter and manage data. Console page, click Maintenance. XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X.XX.X ESS Inverter User Manual...
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User Interface Access Management In this page, you can switch the login permission. Console page, click Access Management > Change User page. Communication Setting In this page, you can set or change the parameters of communication settings: WiFi Setting, RS485 Setting and Ethernet Setting.
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User Interface Grid Parameters In this page, you can set or change the parameters of Grid side. Console page, click Grid Parameters. Note: Setting/modifying these parameters requires logging into an administrator account. ESS Inverter User Manual...
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User Interface Feature Parameters In this page, you can set or change the feature parameters, as shown in the figure. Console page, click Feature Parameters. Note: Setting/modifying these parameters requires logging into an administrator account. Power Limit In this page, you can set or change the parameters of power limit. Console page, click Power Limit...
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User Interface Reactive Power Control In this page, you can set or change the Reactive Power Control parameters. Console page, click Reactive Power Control. Note: Setting/modifying these parameters requires logging into an administrator account. ESS Inverter User Manual...
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User Interface How to Autotest? Step 1. In Console page, click Grid Parameters > Standard Code,then select the IT (CEI 0-21) or IT (CEI O-21 ACEA). Step 2. Back to Console page. Refresh the page and enter the Autotest page to click START. Step 3.
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User Interface Other Setting In this page, you can set other setting parameters. Console page, click Other Setting. Enable DRM Function when connecting to DRM. ESS Inverter User Manual...
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User Interface Hybrid Setting In this page, you can set Hybrid Setting parameters. Console page, click Hybrid Setting. Note: Setting/modifying these parameters requires logging into an administrator account. Work mode Work mode: In Work mode page, there are several work modes are available. ESS Inverter User Manual...
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User Interface Time-based Control setting: In Work mode page, you can also find time-based control function. This function is designed to control the time setting of charging and discharging the inverter. You can set the following parameters based on your requirements: - Charge and discharge frequency: one time or daily - Charging start time: 0 to 24 hours - Charging end time: 0 to 24 hours...
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User Interface Battery Battery page, information including battery parameters, charging and discharging management and grid will be listed. Enter corresponding information if necessary. Choose whether to allow the grid to charge the battery, which is prohibited by default. When the battery capacity or voltage reaches the set value, the grid will stop charging the battery.
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User Interface Backup Load Backup Load page, if enabling Backup Output, you can set parameters including the range of backup output voltage and Min. initiation/startup battery capacity when off-grid. ESS Inverter User Manual...
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User Interface Generator To activate functions about generator of the inverter, you should first standby the inverter to connect the App, then set parameters below to enable the functions that you need, and finally power on the inverter to start. Generator Input Mode Generator Input Mode: In this mode, while the generator is off the grid, the GEN port functions as an input port from the generator.
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User Interface Generator Max Runtime (Min) When the generator’s running time reaches to the setting value, the inverter will disconnect the input from generator. But the generator will keep working for a while defined by “Generator down time(Min)”. Generator end SOC (%) Battery SOC above which the generator stops charging the battery.
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User Interface The default values of Generator Input are as below: Note: 1. If ‘Generator Max Runtime (Min)’ sets to 0, it means the generator can run all the time. 2. The default value of Generator start Bat. Volt(V) is 48 V. 3.
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User Interface ▪ If the values are set as described above, and Capacity Mode is set to SOC (%), the situations are as follows: - In off-grid mode, the Generator Input function being ON or OFF depends on the set values of the battery SOC and the Generator Max Runtime. - When the value of battery SOC is lower than 80% and the runtime is less than the set value of Generator Max Runtime (Min), the GEN Port function will be enabled and the Generator Input will be turned on.
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User Interface Smart Load Output Mode Introduction Smart Load Output Mode: In this mode, the GEN Port works as an output port for the Smart Load connected to the GEN terminal. Go to Hybrid Setting > Generator > Generator Port page and choose Smart Load Output...
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User Interface The default values of Smart Load Output are as below: Note: 1. Go to Hybrid setting > other > Capacity Mode, when you set Capacity Mode to Voltage (V), parameter settings about Battery SOC of Smart Load On (%) will be changed to Battery voltage of Smart Load On (V).
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User Interface Inverter Input Mode Introduction Inverter Input Mode: Under this mode, the GEN Port works as an input port from other grid-tied inverter whose rated power should be less than the hybrid inverter. The grid-tied inverter should also support derating output power according to the output frequency.
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User Interface All parameters have been set by default. Battery SOC Of Inverter On (V): Battery SOC below which the Inverter powers on and starts charging the battery. Battery SOC Of Inverter Off (V): Battery SOC above which the Inverter powers off and stops charging the battery.
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User Interface Logic Diagram of Enable/Disable GEN Port Function Disable (default) GEN Port Off <500W Smart Load Off Off-Grid power ≥100% <80% Smart Load ON Smart Load Off ≥500W Battery <80% Smart Load Off On-Grid Smart Load Smart Load ON output Always ON with Grid...
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User Interface Other Other page, options including Parallel mode, Buzzer ON, Support Normal Load are listed. Enable them when necessary. Enable Parallel Mode when applying parallel connection mode. Enable Buzzer On to open the Buzzer function. ESS Inverter User Manual...
Maintenance 9. Maintenance Before maintaining and commissioning inverter and its peripheral distribution CAUTION unit, switch off all the charged terminals of the inverter and wait at least 10 minutes after the inverter is powered off. 9.1 Routine Maintenance Maintenance Items Check Content Maintain Content Interval...
Maintenance 9.2 Inverter Troubleshooting When the inverter has an exception, its basic common warning and handling methods are shown below. Code Alarm Information Suggestions A� Grid over voltage �. If the alarm occurs occasionally, possibly the power grid voltage is abnormal temporarily, and no action is required. A�...
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Maintenance �. If the alarm occurs occasionally, possibly the power grid voltage is abnormal temporarily, and no action is required. C� Inverter over dc-bias current �. If the alarm occurs repeatedly, and the inverter fails to generate power, contact the customer service. �.
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Maintenance �. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the inverter can be automatically recovered and no action is required. Internal communication �. If the alarm occurs repeatedly, the inverter cannot work properly. Pls. error contact the customer service center. �. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the inverter can be automatically recovered and no action is required.
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Maintenance �. If the alarm occurs occasionally, the inverter can be automatically recovered and no action is required. �. Check whether the battery overvoltage protection value is improperly D� Battery over voltage set. �. The battery is abnormal. �. If exclude the above, the alarm continues to occur, please contact customer service.
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Maintenance �. Check whether the communication cables between EPS, electricity Internal communication loss D� meter and inverter are well connected and whether the wiring is correct (E-M) �. Check whether the communication distance is within the specified range �. Disconnect the external communication and restart the electricity meter and inverter.
Technical Specification 10. Technical Specification Model 8KHB-180-T/EU 10KHB-210-T/EU Input (PV) Max. Input Power 12,000 W 15,000 W MPPT Range(Full load) 200 V to 480 V 200 V to 480 V MPPT Range 70 V to 540 V Max. DC Voltage 600 V Max.
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Technical Specification Model 8KHB-180-T/EU 10KHB-210-T/EU HMI & COM Display LED+APP (Bluetooth), LCD (optional) BMS (CAN/RS485) RS485 (optional) / Wi-Fi / GPRS / 4G / Ethernet (optional) Communication interface Meter (RS485) 1*DO Protection Anti-islanding protection AC over-current protection AC short-circuit protection...
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