AM Solar 99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade Inverter Instruction Manual

AM Solar 99-TRLSIG Deluxe Upgrade Inverter Instruction Manual

Helpful tips and suggestions to ensure a successful installation and give you an accurate understand of what you are getting yourself into

Tool suggestions to prepare for the work ahead along with some friendly advice

Diagram showing all of the various components, cables & connectors, detailing connections for each subsystem in the kit

Complete bill of materials broken down by subsystem listing quantities, part numbers and descriptions with QR codes to link data sheets for major components Detail of the Battery Bank subsystem connections and components

Detail of the AM Solar Lithium Control Module

Detail of the Solar Charging subsystem connections and components

Detail of the AC Input and Output subsystem connections and components

Detail of how to wire the SPS

Detail of how to program the various different components of your system

General Guidelines and Tips

Congratulations on your purchase of a power system designed by AM Solar! We have assembled this kit to take the guess work out of putting together a complete solar solution. Now the fun begins – It’s time for installation. Please read the guidelines below to help ensure a smooth project completion.

Stay safe Remember that you will be working with both AC and DC power, so whenever possible avoid working with “live” components. Always use caution when working with electricity. When this guide is followed, you’ll have a safe and successful installation. Be careful, not frightful – The installation can be fun when following these instructions and not cutting corners.

Keeping a realistic time frame for installation is important This installation might take 4 to 5 days for an experienced AM Solar technician. So, establishing a realistic goal for completing the installation is helpful and avoids rushing aspects of the project. You’ll want to stay consistent with your work beginning to end, without the need to rush.

Don’t rush the layout and planning of component placement The design/layout part of your build is the most important thing you’ll do. Grab some chalk, cardboard, rope and a ball of string – We’re going to make some component placement templates. Use chalk to outline spots for smaller items such as breakers and the fuse panel. Use the string to make the small wire runs, rope for heavy gauge, and label them (tape and stickers works well). Then layout the all the components that fit the interior of your rig to prepare for installation.

Keep it organized Stay organized by making your work tidy and well planned. Read the included product guides / instructions and ABC (Always Be Checking). If you are installing and find that something was missed during your layout and planning and can’t be installed correctly or safely, don’t worry! Just backtrack to that stage in your layout design, and find an alternative placement before moving forward.

Making it last
No matter how long you plan on keeping this kit, it’s only going to be useful and have value if it’s in good order. This equipment doesn’t react well to neglect or abuse. When planning and performing the installation, use proper technique and plan for the long run. Using duck tape to secure a part in place might be a good emergency fix, but you’ll want to start as “clean” as possible from the beginning.

Component Proximity
Always keep high current lines as short as possible. The battery to inverter cable should be under 10 feet, 5 feet would be ideal. If you are mounting all the
equipment in a very small area, be aware of the distance between all “connection points” – If a component comes loose and shifts for any reason, you will want
to ensure it will not result in components touching each other and possibly causing a short.

Suggested Tools For Installation

Here is a list of some of the tools that might be needed for your installation. If you feel this list is too ambiguous or potentially
intimidating, now would be a great time to schedule your installation work with the professionals at AM Solar.

• Sturdy Ladder
• Hammer Crimper
• Hammer
• Heat Gun
• Wire Crimper
• Wire stripper
• Cable Cutter
• Multimeter
• Screwdriver
• Smartphone
• Drill
• Box knife
• 91% Isopropyl Alcohol
• Cleaning rags
• Crescent wrench
• Safety glasses

System Overview

Bill of Materials

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Battery Bank

The battery bank is the heart of the system. Its components usually take up the most space and all other subsystems connect to it. That’s why we recommend installing it first. This battery bank consists of three 200Ah Lithium Batteries. The Bluetooth battery monitor reads all charging and discharging current through a shunt and is able to interpret that data to compute battery usage, remaining energy, percent charge, etc. When a shunt is used, the load side of the shunt becomes the new negative battery terminal and no negatives will connect to the actual battery.

AM Solar Lithium Control Board

Installation: Solar Charging

Installation: AC Input and Output

Installation: SPS

Programming / Commissioning Your System – The Smart BP-100 Battery

Protection

1. Supply 12V power to the BP (+ to IN post, – to GND pin).

2. Open VictronConnect and select the Battery Protect.

3. The first screen has a switch to manually toggle the relay.

4. Click the gear in the top right to enter Settings.

5. Select “user defined” from the Preset menu.

6. Enter the following values:
   Shut down: 10.5v
   Restart: 11.5v

7. Mode: Leave on “B”

8. Alarm output: Select “Relay” from the menu.

We recommend you interface with the BMV-712 through the Victron app on your phone, and
change the settings from there. The app is named “Victron Connect”. Ensure your Bluetooth is enabled before entering the app. Once inside the app you will see your BMV-712 displayed, click on it to change the applicable settings:

Program Settings for Lithium Batteries

• Battery Capacity: Enter the total battery capacity in Amp Hours.
• Charge Voltage: 13.9
• Tail Current: 2%
• Peukert Exponent: 1.1
• Charge Efficiency Factor: 98%
• Temperature Unit: “CELC” (Celsius) or “FAHR” Fahrenheit
• Aux Input: User Option (“Temp” works best)

Programming on the BMV-712 Battery Monitor:

1. Download “Victron Connect” from the App Store (picture 1).

2. Turn on your Phone’s Bluetooth, and get as close as possible to your Victron Component(s).

3. Open the Victron Connect app, and after it takes a moment to scan it will recognize your BMV-712.
   NOTE: If your device is not shown, it is probably signal interference. Try closing the app and moving to a different location before re-entering the app in a location that can pick up the BMV signal.

4. Select the BMV-712 on the Device List (picture 2).

5. Press the gear icon in the top right corner (picture 3).

6. Enter “Battery Settings” and change the values below (similar to picture 4):

7. Changing Battery Capacity: Enter the number of Ah of your entire battery bank

8. Charge Voltage: 13.9

9. Tail Current: 2%

10. Peukert Exponent: 1.1

11. Charge Efficiency Factor: 98%

12. Go back to settings, enter “Misc”

13. Temperature Unit: Fahrenheit

14. Aux Input: User Option (“Temp”)

15. Exit from the device.

NOTE: Only one phone can be connected to each device at a time. Be sure to completely disconnect and close the app to log out from the device.

Charge Control Settings for Lithium Batteries:

1. Download the “Victron Connect” App to your phone.

2. Open the App.

3. You’ll see a selection for your Smart Solar MPPT Charger, select it.

4. Type 000000 to login for the first time.
   NOTE: To change the PIN code, go back one step to the main screen. Click on the 3 buttons to the right of the controller image, and select “Reset PIN Code”.

5. Click on the gear in the top right corner.

6. Click on “Battery”.

7. Click on the settings and adjust them accordingly to match below:
   – Battery voltage: 12V
   – Max charge current: 50A (In this example)
   – Use default charge settings: OFF
   – Charger: ON
   – Absorption voltage: 14.20 V
   – Absorption Time Limit: 01:00
   – Float voltage: 13.50 V
   – Equalization voltage: 14.20 V
   – Auto Equalization: DISABLE (OFF)
   – Temperature compensation: OFF

Creating The Network

1.  When in the Victron Connect App, click on one of your devices.
2. Go to “Settings” (shown as a gear symbol in the top right, picture 1).
3. Go to “VE.Smart networking” (picture 2).
4. Go to “Create Network” (picture 3).
5. Enter a name for your network (picture 4).

Linking Each Device:

1. Enter the Victron Connect App and click on a device.
2. Go to “Settings” (shown as a gear symbol in the top right, picture 1).
3. Go to “VE.Smart networking” (picture 2)
4. Go to “Join Existing Network” (picture 3)
5. Select the network you just created (picture 5).
6. This device is now joined to the network (picture 7). Repeat this step for every other bluetooth enabled device.

Connecting Your Victron Display to Wireless:

1. Press the top right button on the display (menu), and use the down directional button to scroll to Settings. Enter the Settings screen by pressing the center button when “Settings” is highlighted.

2. Use the down directional button to scroll to “Wifi” (near the bottom of the list). Press the center button when highlighted to enter Wifi.

3. Highlight the network you are connecting with, using the up and down directional buttons to scroll if needed. Press the center button to connect once the wireless network is highlighted.
   If a password is required, it will prompt you here. Use the up and down directional buttons to select letters. Press the right directional button to move to the next letter. Press the center button when the full password is entered.

4. The connection could take up to 1 minute to complete. Ensure it displays “connected” when done. You now have internet access to your display. Be sure to remain within the wireless signal range during the duration of the firmware upgrade in the next step.

Updating The Display Firmware:

1. Use the left direction button to go back to the “Settings” screen.
2. Use the down directional button to scroll to “Firmware” (2nd down from the top), and press the center button once highlighted.
3. Select “Online updates”. Press the center. Button once highlighted.
4. Select “Check for Updates”. It will proceed with checking for updates.
5. Select “Perform Updates”. It can take up to 5 minutes for the updates to be applied and the system to reboot.
6. It should now display a message stating it’s on the latest version in the “Firmware” section.

Helpful Notes:

• Pressing the center button will always select what is highlighted.
• Pressing the left arrow will take you back to the previous screen.
• Pressing the top right button will pull up the Settings page.

Recording the VRM Portal ID:

1. Go back to Settings, then enter “VRM Online Portal”.
2. Take a photograph of the VRM online portal ID for future reference.

Changing Settings:

1. Go to settings, enter “general”, then turn remote support (SSH) on.
2. Take photo or document the remote support port number displayed.
3. Go back to settings, then enter “Remote Console”.
4. Turn “Enable on VRM” to on.
5. Ensure you select “No Password Required”
6. Go back to settings, then enter Date and Time and set date/time.
7. Go back to settings, enter “General” then select “reboot?”.
8. Enter settings once rebooted, then enter Services and turn on VRM two-way communication.
9. Go to Settings, then enter “System Setup”.

• Change all settings to the following:
• AC Input 1: Shore Power
• AC Input 2: Generator
• Battery Monitor: Automatic
• Has DC System: On The following are only visible after the firmware upgrade, leave these as the default: DVCC: Off SVS: Off Limit Charge Current: On Max Charge Current: 300A (Ensure this number is adequate and safe)

Rev.20190813
AM Solar Inc. 3555 Marcola Rd. Springfield, OR 97477 541.726.1091 www.amsolar.com

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