3-8KW-1P Wattsonic Hybrid Inverter User Guide

3-8KW-1P Wattsonic Hybrid Inverter User Guide

Commissioning

App Preparation

1. Install the Setup App and Monitoring App with latest version. Please refer to the product nameplate
   on side of enclosure to get the application.

2. Register an account on Monitoring APP. If you have got the account and password from the distribustaller or Wattsonic, skip this step.

Inspection Before Commissioning

Check the following items before starting the inverter:

1. All equipment has been reliably installed.

2. DC switch(es) and AC circuit breaker are in the “OFF” position.

3. The ground cable is properly and reliably connected.

4. The AC cable is properly and reliably connected.

5. he DC cable is properly and reliably connected.

6. The communication cable is properly and reliably connected.

7. The vacant terminals are sealed.

8. No foreign items, such as tools, are left on the top of the machine or in the junction box (if there is).

9. The AC circuit breaker is selected in accordance with the requirements of this manual and local
   standards.

10. All warning signs & labels are intact and legible.

Commissioning Procedure

If all of the items mentioned above meet the requirements, proceed as follows to start up the inverter for the first time.

1. Turn on the AC breaker.
2. Turn on the lithium battery breaker. Power on the battery pack manually if a battery is equipped.
3. Turn the DC switch, the DC switch may be integrated in the inverter or installed by the customer.
4. If the irradiation and grid conditions meet requirements, the inverter will normally operate. The connection time for inverter to gird may take few minutes or even to more according to different country code chosen in the initial settings and the real site grid condition.
5. Observe the LED indicator to ensure that the inverter operates normally.

WiFi Module Configuration Guide

1. Prepare a laptop or Smartphone and turn on the WLAN connection.

2. Searching for the corresponding WLAN in the WLAN connection list “WIFI-AP****” (*represents the last 8 numbers of the inverter SN), and tap connecttor/in
   

3. Open the browser and enter 10.10.100.254
   

4. Tap “Scan” A list of WiFi network names pop up.
   

5. Click and select the corresponding router network you want to configure.
   

6. Input the password of wireless network (note the case difference) Tap “Connect”.
   

7. If connected successfully “Connection succeeded” will displayed. After successful configure, the indicator status of WIFI module will be steady on.
   

LAN Module Configuration Guide

If DHCP is enabled on the router, the LAN module does not need to be configured. Otherwise, the LAN module will need to be configured on inverter screen.

1. Find the “General Settings” by short pressing the button on the inverter screen.
2. Enter the “General Settings” by long pressing the button on the inverter screen.
3. Find “DHCP set” by short pressing the button, then turn off DHCP function by short pressing and long pressing the button on the inverter screen.
4. Then set the “IP Address”, “Gateway Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “DNS Address”. Short press to change the number, long press to confirm the number and jump to the next number.
   

Setup APP Connection Method

Wattsonic Setup APP is a mobile application that communication with hybrid inverters over WIFI and
allows you to monitor real-time status and configure parameters.

There are two connection modes, WiFi direct connection and router connection.

Smartphone connects WIFI monitoring device directly.

Smartphone and the monitoring device are connected to the router together.

Connection steps

a. Refer to “WiFi module configuration guide step1~2” to connect the smartphone to the WiFi module. If it is connected, skip this step
b. Refer to “WiFi module configuration guide” or “LAN module configuration guide” to connect the WiFi/LAN module to the router. Then connect smartphone to the same router. If it is connected, skip this step.

1. Open “Setup APP”，Tap“Scan”，A list of inverter WiFi-AP names pop up.
2. Click and select the inverter WiFi-AP which you want to connect.
3. Select the login role.
4. Input the password(123456)，Tap“Login In”.
5. If connected and logined, the Setup APP main interface will be displayed.
   

Indicator

and
Indicator| | Breathe flashing| Inverter works normal.
Orange| Breathe flashing| Low battery warning, the battery power is about to reach the SOC protection value.
Red| Always on| An alarm or fault is detected, view the fault info on the display.
Grid Indicator| Off| Grid tea
Slow flashing| Inverter detected grid but not running in on-grid mode.
Always on| Inverter works in on-grid mode.
Communication
Indicator| Green| Always on| The inverter communication is running normally.
Green| Flashing| The inverter communicates with EMS or Master inverter through RS485 or CAN.
Orange| Always on| The inverter has not established communication with Wattsonics mart meter.
Red| Always on| The inverter has not established communication with the BMS.

Inverter

connected to the base station.
Quick flashing| The monitoring device is connected to the router or connected to the base station but not connected to the server.
Button| Description
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Press 1 second| Reset device, the indicator goes off for 2 seconds, then flashes normall
Press 5 second| Restore factory default settings, the indicator goes off for 2 seconds, then flashes once every 2 seconds, until the factory restore is completed.

References

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