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- Page 1 Three phase Hybrid Inverter +86-21-54326236 +86-21-54326136 info@aforenergy.com Building 7, No.333 Wanfang Rd, Minhang District, Shanghai, China. 201112...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents 1. About This Manual ..... . 1.1 Scope of Validity ......1.2 Target Group . - Page 3 Contents 5. Operation ......5.1 Control Panel ....... 5.2 Menu Overview .
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Page 4: About This Manual
5. Please ensure that the used device and any relevant accessories are disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. 6. Afore inverter should be placed upwards and handled with care in delivery. Pay attention to waterproof. Do not expose the inverter directly to water, rain, snow or spray. -
Page 5: Explanations Of Symbols
Safety & Symbols 2.2 Explanations of Symbols Afore inverter strictly comply with relevant safety standards. Please read and follow all the instructions and cautions during installation, operation and maintenance. Danger of electric shock The inverter contains fatal DC and AC power. All work on the inverter must be carried out by qualified personnel only. -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction 3. Introduction 3.1 Basic Instruction The Afore AF-TH Three phase Hybrid Inverters are designed to increase energy independence for homeowners. Energy management is based on time-of-use and demand charge rate structures, significantly reduce the amount of energy purchased from the public grid and optimize self-consumption. -
Page 7: Chgfst
Introduction Energy flow: PV → Load → Battery → Grid Note: Advance Setting When select 0 W under P_Feed menu, the inverter will export zero energy to the grid. When select xx W under P_Feed menu, the inverter will export customized energy to the grid. -
Page 8: Maintain
Introduction 3.2.4 Maintain The Maintain mode is suitable for situations where the battery capacity is small, and the battery is charged and discharged at the specified power. Warning: Energy flow: The Maintain mode is only PV → Load → Grid → Battery available for some inverter. -
Page 9: Extems
Introduction 3.2.6 ExtEms ExtEms mode requires customized external control accessories that can remotely control the operation of the inverter. It is not recommended to use it without professional personnel. 3.2.7 PeakShave In PeakShave mode, the charging and discharging of the battery are controlled by setting the AC power to reduce the peak load of the power grid. - Page 10 Introduction A. Charge Setting PV Charge Mode 4 periods of time charge setting. Energy flow: PV → Battery → Load → Grid AC Charging 4 periods of time charge setting. Energy flow: PV and Grid → Battery → Load Note: After select AC charge, the AC will also charge the battery when the PV is low...
- Page 11 Safety & Symbols B. Forced Discharging 4 periods of time discharge setting Energy flow: Battery and PV → Load → Grid C. Forbidden Discharge 4 periods of time discharge setting, the battery will be charged firstly. Energy flow: PV → Battery → Load → Grid...
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Page 12: Installation
Installation 4. Installation 4.1 Pre-installation 4.1.1 Unpacking & Package List Unpacking On receiving the inverter, please check to make sure the packing and all components are not missing or damaged. Please contact your dealer directly for supports if there is any damage or missing components. Package List Open the package, please check the packing list shown as below. -
Page 13: Product Overview
Introduction No. Qty Items No. Qty Items Expansion Tube Hybrid Inverter Wall Mounting Bracket Backet Screw Quick Installation Instructions PV Terminals Inspection Certificate Battery Terminals Warranty Card AC Terminals Monitor Quick Installtion Monitor Module Smart Meter Meter Connector Security Screw Grounding Terminal Communication Connectors Communication T568B... -
Page 14: Mounting Location
Installation Inverter Terminals Items Items DC Switch Meter Port Waterproof Ventilating Valve GRID UP DC Connectors ( + ) For PV Strings BAT Port DC Connectors ( − ) For PV Strings DSP Port Battery Port Wifi Port BACK UP 4.1.3 Mounting Location The inverters are designed for indoor and outdoor installation (IP65), to increase the safety, performance and lifespan of the inverter, please select the mounting... - Page 15 Installation The inverter should be installed vertically on the wall, or lean back on plane with a limited tilted angle. Please refer to below picture. <15° >0° Leave the enough space around inverter, easy for accessing to the inverter, connection points and maintenance. 300mm 500mm 500mm...
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Page 16: Mounting
Installation 4.2 Mounting Step 1 483.5mm 18mm 320mm Step 2 Step 3... -
Page 17: Electrical Connection
Installation 4.3 Electrical Connection Grid PV Array Load PV Array Smart Load Cri�cal Load Smart meter... -
Page 18: Pv Connection
Installation 4.3.1 PV Connec�on The AF-TH series hybrid inverter has one/two MPPT channels, can be connected with one/two strings of PV panels. Please make sure below requirements are followed before connecting PV panels and strings to the inverter: • The open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current of PV string should not exceed the reasonable range of the inverters. -
Page 19: Battery Connection
4.3.2 Ba�ery Connec�on AF-TH series hybrid inverters are compatible with lithium battery. For lead acid battery or batteries with other brands, please confirm with local distributor or Afore for technical support. Note: Set battery type and manufacturer, please refer to Chapter 5.3. - Page 20 Installation Step 1 19±1mm Battery cable Note: Battery cable suggestion Cross - section 6-8 AWG Please make sure the battery polarities are correct. Step 2 Pass the crimped battery harness through the waterproof connector and the cover. Step 3 Insert the wire harness into the terminals according to “+” and “-” polarity, make the insulated terminals parallel with the terminals , the crimping screw torque is 2.0±0.1N.m...
- Page 21 Installation Step 4 A “click” sound will be heard when the connector assembly is correct. Step 5 Use an open-end wrench to tighten the waterproof lock. Step 6 Insert the battery connector into the inverter, if hear a “click”, it means the battery connection is finished.
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Page 22: Bat-Can/Rs485
Introduction 4.3.2.1 BAT-CAN 12345678 T568B Assignment CANH_BAT1 CANL_BAT1 BAT-CAN Pi n8 7 6 54 3 2 1 P in 1 2 34 5 4 67 8 Lithium Note: The afore battery can be directly connected using the T568B network cable.. -
Page 23: Ac Connection
Installation 4.3.3 AC Connec�on The AC terminal contains “GRID” and “BACK-UP”, GRID for load, and BACK-UP for emergency load. Before connecting, a separate AC breaker between individual inverter and AC input power is necessary. This will ensure the inverter be securely disconnected during maintenance and fully protected from current of AC input. - Page 24 Installation Note: The Max. power load connects to EPS port should not exceed the inverter's EPS Max. output power range. Step 2 Step 3 Insert the connector into the inverter, if hear a “click”, it means the connection is finished.
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Page 25: Ct Or Meter Connection
Installation 4.3.4 CT or Meter Connec�on Meter and a current sensor(CT for short below) are used to detect current power direction of the local load and the grid. The output control function of the inverters will be activated based on the detected data. Meter Meter Meter Port pin assignment... -
Page 26: Communication Connection
Installation 4.4 Communication Connection The monitoring module could transmit the data to the cloud server, and display the data on the PC, tablet and smart-phone. Install the WIFI / Ethernet / GPRS / RS485 Communication WIFI / Ethernet / GPRS / RS485 communication is applicable to the inverter. Please refer to "Communication Configuration Instruction"... -
Page 27: Earth Connection
Installation 4.5 Earth Connection Note: A second protective earth (PE) terminal should be connected to the inverter. This prevents electric shock if the original protective PE wire fails. Step 1 Grounding terminal 10 ±0.5mm Note: Earth cable PE suggestion: Cross-section (Copper) 4-6mm² / 10AWG Step 2 Fix the grounding screw to the grounding connection of the machine housing. -
Page 28: Multi Inverter Parallel
Installation 4.6 Multi Inverter Parallel Meter Port pin assignment Assignment RS485 A RS485 B Smart Load Cri�cal Load Grid Load Meter Port pin assignment 485A 485B Assignment RS485 A RS485 B Smart Load Cri�cal Load Meter Port pin assignment Assignment RS485 A RS485 B Smart Load... -
Page 29: Operation
Operation 5. Operation 5.1 Control Panel ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Items Items LCD Display UP Touch Button POWER LED Indicator DOWN Touch Button GRID LED Indicator BACK Touch Button ENTER Touch Button FAULT LED Indicator Note: Hold UP/DOWN button can be rolling quickly. -
Page 30: Menu Overview
Operation 5.2 Menu Overview AF-TH hybrid inverter has a LCD for clearly operating, and menu of the LCD can be presented as following: PV Info Bat Info Inv Info Run Info Grid Info Safty Load Info Model EPS Info Prated Err Record Temp Info Vrated... -
Page 31: Time & Date
Operation 5.3.1 Time & Date Sys Param System parameters setting Date &Time Date YYYY-MM-DD Time 24:00:00 5.3.2 Safety Sys Param System parameters setting Safty Safety Specifications Com-50Hz Com-60Hz China Japan-50 Japan-60 Note: US_240S Select the safty according to the US_240D requirements of the installation site. -
Page 32: Lithium Battery
5 4 3 2 * * * * Bat Param Lithium Auto Match 1.Automatically identify the connected battery 2. Designated battery brand Sel Lith Brand Lithium Afore Aoboet ApoLLo Note: Sel Lith Brand CALB When using batteries, Dyness it is necessary to choose .. -
Page 33: Leadacid
Operation 5.3.5 Lead Acid Run Param Operating parameters setting 5 4 3 2 * * * * Bat Param LeadAcid 1.Professional personnel are required Brand: COMMON/SACRED to choose a battery brand. Capacity： 0-1000Ah 2.Capacity range RComp: 0.0-5000.0mΩ 3.Resistance compensation TComp: 0.0-±500.0mV 4.temperature compensation VChgMax：... -
Page 34: Timing Of Use
Operation 5.3.7 Time of Use Run Param Operating parameters setting 5 4 3 2 * * * * Energy management EMS Param system parameters setting Chg/DChg Chg Cmd Charge / discharge. Stop Charge / discharge power Chg Pwr PChg： range -10000W~10000W. Chg Range Battery charge / discharge setting. -
Page 35: Ac Charging
Operation 5.3.8 AC Charging Run Param Operating parameters setting 5 4 3 2 * * * * Energy management EMS Param system parameters setting AC Chg AC charging ACChg: 1. ACChg — AC charging enable. MaxP%: 00.0% 2. MaxP% — AC charging Percentage. MaxSoc: 00.0% 3. -
Page 36: Forced Discharging
Operation Force Chg Forced charging ForceChg: PForce: 000.0% 1. ForceChg — Force charging enable. MaxSoc: 000.0% 2. PForce — Forced charging power percentage. TimOn1: 00:00 3. MaxSoc — Forced charging Max Soc. TinOff1: 00:00 4. TimOn1 — Forced charging start time 1. TimOn2 : 00:00 5. -
Page 37: Protection Parameters
Operation 5.3.11 Protection Parameters Prot Param Operating parameters setting 5 4 3 2 * * * * VH1： 100.0-400.0V 0.00-300.00S 1.Voltage upper limit VH： 100.0-400.0V OverVoltProt 2.Voltage upper limit time 0.00-300.00S VH10minEN: VH10min: 100.0-400.0V VL1： 50.0-300.0V 1.Voltage lower limit 0.00-300.00S UnderVoltProt VL2：... -
Page 38: Multi-Machine In Parallel
Operation 5.3.12 Multi-machine in Parallel Com Param Communication parameters setting ComPar Parallel 1. Address ComPar Parallel Addr 1-150 2. Band rate Baud 9600-115200 P Enable 1. Parallel enable 1. Inverter parallel amount InvAmount 1-255 2. Master / Slave Master/Slave 3. Address of slave Addr 1-254 4. -
Page 39: Power On/Off
AC side(Such as the grid side, EPS side, Gen side). • Earth line and Smart meter/CT line are connected. • AF-TH hybrid inverters should be set according to the required local grid standard. • More information please contact with Afore or distributors. -
Page 40: Power On
Maintenance&Trouble Shooting 6.1 Power ON • Turn on DC switch. • After LCD lighting, hybrid inverter should be set following Chapter 5.3 at the first time. • When inverter running under normal mode, Running indicator will light up(Ref. to Chapter 5.1). 6.2 Power OFF •... - Page 41 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Fault Code and Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution • Check PV modules connection PV connection type • Check PV Mode setup Ref. PvConnectFault different from setup Chapter 5.3. • Check PV modules wires, those wires are soaked or damaged, and then carry ISO check among PV out rectification.
- Page 42 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution PV7ReverseFault PV8ReverseFault PV9ReverseFault PV10ReverseFault PV11ReverseFault PV12ReverseFault Pv1AbnormalFault Pv2AbnormalFault Pv3AbnormalFault Pv4AbnormalFault Pv5AbnormalFault Pv6AbnormalFault Pv7AbnormalFault Pv8AbnormalFault PV Fault Pv9AbnormalFault Pv10AbnormalFault • Check PV modules partial occlusion or Pv11AbnormalFault cells damaged. PV(+) and PV(-) reversed •...
- Page 43 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution • Check inverters connected battery lines PcsBatOverVoltFault and connectors broken or loose connect. • Carry out rectification if broken or Battery voltage over or PcsBatUnderVoltFault loose. under • Checking battery voltage is abnormal or not, then maintenance or change new PcsBatInsOverVoltFaul battery.
- Page 44 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution BatPreChaFault BmsBatChgMosFault BmsBatDChgMosFault BMSVolOVFault BMSVolLFault VolLockOpenFault VolLockShortFault ChgRefOVFault • Inverter will restart automatically when the grid return to normal. GridLossFault Grid lost (islanding) • Check inverter connected with grid connectors and cable normal or not. •...
- Page 45 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution • Reduce loads. • If sometimes overload, it can be ignored, when generation power enough UpsOverPowerFault 0ff-grid load over can be recovery. • If those faults occurs continuously and frequently, please ask help for local distributors.
- Page 46 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution Pv9SwOverCurrFault Pv10SwOverCurrFault Pv11SwOverCurrFault Pv12SwOverCurrFault Boost1SelfCheck(boost)Fault Boost2SelfCheck(boost)Fault Boost3SelfCheck(boost)Fault Boost4SelfCheck(boost)Fault Boost5SelfCheck(boost)Fault • Power off, then restart (Ref. Chapter8). PV boost circuit abnormal Boost6SelfCheck(boost)Fault • If those faults continuously and when self checking frequently, please ask help for local Boost7SelfCheck(boost)Fault distributors.
- Page 47 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution • Change fuse. BDCFuseFault BiDC fuse broken • Power off, then restart (Ref. Chapter8). • If those faults continuously and BDCRelayFault BiDC relay abnormal frequently, please ask help for local distributors.
- Page 48 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution UpsOverVoltFault Off-grid output voltage over or under UpsUnderVoltFault • Power off, then restart (Ref. Chapter8). • If those faults occurs continuously and UpsOverFreqFault AC Fault Off-grid output frequency frequently, please ask help for local over or under distributors.
- Page 49 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution UpsSCurAdChanFault UpsTCurAdChanFault GenRCurAdChanFault GenSCurAdChanFault GenTCurAdChanFault UpsRDcvAdChanFault UpsSDcvAdChanFault UpsTDcvAdChanFault All temperature sensors TempAdChanFault abnormal The sample value of PV, VoltAdConflictFault battery and BUS voltage • Power off, then restart (Ref. Chapter8). inconsistent •...
- Page 50 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution UpsCurrOverErr off-grid current overload GenCurrOverErr Generator current overload Permanent Fault DC component of the grid DcInjCurrErr connected current exceeds • if abnormal, repair or change. the maximum value • Power off, then restart (Ref. Chapter8). •...
- Page 51 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution Arc pulling communication ArcComWarning failure DspUpdate Fail DSP upgrade failed • Power off, then restart (Ref. Chapter8). • If this those faults continuously and OldTestPwrWarning Abnormal aging power frequently, please ask help for local distributors.
- Page 52 Maintenance&Trouble Shooting Type of Fault Code Name Description Recommend Solution • Check the PV input voltage. • Adjusting the number of connected photovoltaic panels. PV voltage overvolt- PVOverVoltWaring • Power off, then restart (Ref. Chapter8). age alarm • If this those faults continuously and frequently, please ask help for local distributors.
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Page 53: Specifications
Specifications 8. Specifications AF3K-TH AF4K-TH AF5K-TH AF6K-TH AF8K-TH AF10K-TH PV Input Max. DC Input Power (kW) Max. PV Voltage (V) 1000 Rated DC Input Voltage (V) DC Input Voltage Range (V) 150 - 1000 150 - 850 MPPT Voltage Range (V) - Page 54 Specifications PV Input AF12K-TH AF15K-TH AF17K-TH AF20K-TH AF25K-TH AF30K-TH Max. DC Input Power (kW) 22.5 25.5 37.5 Max. PV Voltage (V) 1000 Rated DC Input Voltage (V) DC Input Voltage Range (V) 150 - 1000 150 - 850 MPPT Voltage Range (V) 500 - 850 Full MPPT Range(V) Start-up Voltage (V)
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