WATTSONIC 4-20kw-3P Series Hybrid Inverter User Guide
- October 30, 2023
- wattsonic
Table of Contents
WATTSONIC 4-20kw-3P Series Hybrid Inverter
Commissioning
App Preparation
- Install the Setup App and Monitoring App with the latest version. Please refer to the product nameplate on the side of the enclosure to get the application.
- Register an account on the Monitoring APP. If you have got the account and password from the distributor/ installer or, skip this step.
Inspection before Commissioning
Check the following items before starting the inverter.
- All equipment has been reliably installed.
- DC switch(es) and AC circuit breaker are in the “OFF” position.
- The ground cable is properly and reliably connected.
- The AC cable is properly and reliably connected.
- The DC cable is properly and reliably connected.
- The communication cable is properly and reliably connected.
- The vacant terminals are sealed.
- No foreign items, such as tools, are left on the top of the machine or in the junction box (if there is).
- The AC circuit breaker is selected in accordance with the requirements of this manual and local standards.
- 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.
- Turn on the AC breaker.
- Turn on the lithium battery switch. Power on the battery pack manually if a battery is equipped.
- Turn the DC switch, the DC switch may be integrated in the inverter or installed by the customer.
- If the irradiation and grid conditions meet requirements, the inverter will normally operate. The connection time for the inverter to gird may take a few minutes or even to more according to the different country codes chosen in the initial settings and the real site grid condition.
- Observe the LED indicator to ensure that the inverter operates normally.
WiFi module configuration guide
- Prepare a laptop or Smartphone and turn on the WLAN connection.
- Searching for the corresponding WLAN in the WLAN connection list “WIFI-AP****” (*represents the last 8 numbers of the inverter SN), and tap connect.
- Open the browser and enter 10.10.100.254.
- Tap“Scan”， and A list of WiFi network names pops up.
- Click and select the corresponding router network you want to configure.
- Input the password of the wireless network， (note the case difference)， and Tap“Connect”
- If connected successfully “Connection succeeded” will displayed. After successful configuration, the indicator status of the WIFI module will be steady.
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 the inverter screen.
- Find the “General Settings” by short-pressing the button on the inverter screen.
- Enter the “General Settings” by long pressing the button on the inverter screen.
- Find “DHCP set” by short-pressing the button, then turn off the DHCP function by short pressing and long-pressing the button on the inverter screen.
- 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.
Local configuration App
- The local configuration App is designed for quick configuration of hybrid inverters, offering features such as safety code, battery brand and type, work modes, and off-grid application settings through WiFi direct connection, etc.
- There are two connection modes, WiFi direct connection and router connection.
- The smartphone connects WIFI monitoring device directly.
- Smartphone and the monitoring device are connected to the router together.
Connection steps
- Refer to “WiFi module configuration guide step 1~2” to connect the smartphone to the WiFi module. If it is connected, skip this step.
- Refer to the “WiFi module configuration guide” or “LAN module configuration guide” to connect the WiFi/LAN module to the router. Then connect the smartphone to the same router. If it is connected, skip this step.
- Open “Setup APP”， Tap“Scan”，A list of inverter WiFi-AP names pop up.
- Click and select the inverter WiFi-AP which you want to connect.
- Select the login role.
- Input the password(123456)， and Tap“Login In”.
- If connected and logged, the Setup APP main interface will be displayed.
Indicator
Inverter
Monitoring Device
Indicator Status
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Description
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Off
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Connection abnormal
Always On
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Communicate with the server normally
Slow flashing
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The monitoring device is not connected to the router or is not connected to the base station.
Quick flashing
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The monitoring device is connected to the router or connected to the base station but not connected to the server.
Button
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Description
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Press 1 second
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Reset the device, the indicator goes off for 2 seconds, then flashes normally.
Press 5 second
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Restore factory default settings, the indicator goes off for 2 seconds, then flashes once every 2 seconds, until the factory restore is completed.