BPE PVDivert Immersion Controller User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- BPE
Table of Contents
- BPE PVDivert Immersion Controller
- Product Usage Instructions
- Ceneral Precautionary Measures
- Overview
- Installation of PVDivert
- Manual Operation
- Installation of Sender
- Connection to the Controller
- Technical Specifications
- User Operation
- Timing Operation & Clock Adjustment
- Sender Pairing
- Warranty
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BPE PVDivert Immersion Controller
Product Information:
The BPE PVDivert is a device designed for use with power generation
equipment in a photovoltaic system. It allows for the transmission of excess
electricity generated by the system to the grid. This equipment includes a
controller unit that detects the electric current flowing to the grid and
signals the water heater to start heating the water. Any remaining energy is
then stored in the water heater for later use.
Features of PVDivert:
- Requires a water heater with a thermostat to automatically shut off when the desired water temperature is reached.
Product Usage Instructions
Installation of PVDivert:
Warning: Ensure installation is done according to local and national safety standards.
- Install the PVDivert controller unit on the wall, ensuring it is parallel to the wall at an appropriate height for easy observation and reading of the LCD display.
- Choose a well-ventilated environment with low humidity for installation to allow for proper heat dissipation.
- Ensure sufficient surrounding area for ventilation around the equipment.
- Install the equipment in close proximity to the water heater.
- Connect the equipment to the miniature circuit breaker or fuse in the input higher level of the Solar Immersion Controller for protection.
- Make sure the operated water heater is equipped with a thermostat to ensure temperature shut off.
Sender Pairing:
- Press and hold the “Pairing” button on the PVDivert controller unit for 1 second. The display will show “Pairing Pairing…”.
- Press and hold the “Pairing” button on the sender unit for 3 seconds.
- The display will show either “Pairing Pairing success” or “Pairing Failed”.
Manual Operation:
Important: When timing water heating is selected, PVDivert will output at maximum energy. If the power generation energy of the photovoltaic system is not enough to support the energy required by the Solar Immersion Controller, electricity can be obtained from the grid.
BPE PVDivert
Installation & Operator’s
User Manual v3
Ceneral Precautionary Measures
For the safety of you and your equipment. please read and understand the contents of this Manual before installation and use. Please put the Manual in the place where machine operator can easily find it for reference. Non- professional technician is not allowed to install and operate this machine.
WARNING: In order to avoid electric shock. please disconnect the machine and the input and output ends for at least l minutes. and then contact the wire part of the input and output ends of the machine.
The installation of the equipment must completely comply with the local safety
standards & regulations and be a sufficient distance away from inflammable and
combustible articles.
The package does not contain spare parts. To avoid an electric shock incident
the equipment is provided without a shell. There are no available spare parts
internally. Maintenance issues should only be carried out by qualified
professionals. Please contact your local retailer for authorised maintenance
centre details or local professional personnel.
Professional maintenance personnel must be aware of the input voltage source
and each circuit must be disconnected respectively before maintenance.
Before installation and operation of this equipment. please ensure you have
read and understood the Instruction Manual to familiarize yourself with the
safety issues.
To adhere to the national law requirement. please ensure you obtain approval
from the local management department before a qualified professional is
appointed for connection and operation of the equipment.
The equipment is clearly labelled in yellow relating to the Safe Use of this
equipment.
During installation please ensure you have read and understood the relevant
labelling.
Please dispose of the equipment in a responsible manner,details of which can
be obtained from your local government department.
This machine must NOT be disposed of as unclassified municipal refuse doing so
may result in hazardous substance leakage endangering human health & safety.
Overview
The equipment is for use with the power generation equipment of the
photovoltaic system. Energy will be transmitted to the grid if the electricity
power generated by the power generation equipment of the system cannot be
fully consumed by the local load. This equipment detects the electric current
flowing to the grid side indicating to the water heater to commence the
heating of the water.
Residual energy flows into the grid and is stored in the water heater for
energy storage.
Features of PVDivert:
- Supports up to 3.6kW heater.
- Supports up to 2 water heaters.
- Uses the surplus solar energy generated at your roof to heat the water.
- Flexibly work with grid. Ensures instant hot water supply.
- Heats water by use of the timer or by the ·enhance· button.
- Abundant information display – historical energy saving figures and running status.
- Easy and fast to deploy by using existing facility with no wiring between PVDivert controller and Sender.
Important: The equipped water heater must be provided with a thermostat to use this equipment to enable the water heater to automatically shut off after the water temperature reaches the setting value.
Installation of PVDivert
Warning: The installation must be implemented according to the local and
national safety standards.
Install the PVDivert Controller unit on the wall
Please pay attention to the following points for the installation of the
Controller unit:
The equipment should be installed parallel to the wall at an appropriate
height to ensure the LCD can be easily observed and read.
The equipment should be installed in a well-ventilated environment with low
humidity.
Heat dissipation can only occur if the equipment is installed with sufficient
surrounding area for ventilation.
Important:
- Installation should be in close proximity to the water heater, and connected with the miniature circuit breaker or the fuse in the input higher level of the Solar Immersion Controller for protection.
- The operated water heater must be equipped with a thermostat to ensure temperature shut off.
Press button Display and Down for 1 second Display shows
Manual Operation
The User may press “Enhance· to select different times for heating the water. PVDivert will ensure the opening of the relay and it will not be controlled by the current information collected by the emitter. Each time “Enhance· is activated. the duration will be increased in 15 minute increments until the maximum of 120 minutes at which time the “Manual Enhance Turnoff will directly shut off the timed water heating.
Important: When timing water heating is selected. PVDivert will output at maximum energy. At this time. it is possible to get electricity from the grid if the power generation energy of the photovoltaic system is not enough to support the energy required by Solar Immersion Controller.
Warnings and Messages
Solar Immersion Controller
Wiring of two water heaters
When two water heaters are connected (please refer to the above diagram).
This product will provide solar energy to HTR1 as priority. Once HTR1 is
satisfied. it will provide solar energy to the HTR2. The product can’t heat
HTR1 and HTR2 at the same time.
When heating HTR2. the solar immersion controller will monitor HTR1 every
20minutes. If the HTR1 water temperature is less than the required
temperature. the controller will heat HTR1 as priority.
Any of the two water heaters should not be more than 3.6kW. Otherwise the
solar Immersion Controller will be disconnected due to overload protection.
Installation of Sender
The emitter should be installed with two AA batteries. ensure the correct
directions of positive and negative electrodes are consistent with the marked
ones. Replace the battery cover plate.
The emitter is equipped with a current transformer. which should be connected
between the electricity meter and the load. The core penetration direction of
the current transformer must be correct. please refer to the following diagram
to ensure the correct operation of the system.
Important: The current transformer should be connected with the Line L,
and the core penetration direction must be correct.
After connecting the Line, buckle up the current transformer, and plug the
other end of the current transformer into the middle socket of the sender.
Fasten the sender, and the installation of the sender is finished.
Connection to the Controller
The following wiring operation must be carried out by qualified professionals.
16A circuit breaker or 13A fuse should be connected at the higher level of the
power input terminal.
Wiring Schematic Diagram
Wiring of single water heater
When only one water heater is connected. refer to the above diagram .
Sender Battery Low| Batteries are low in the sender unit. Please replace the
batteries.
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Lost Signal to sender| Possible causes:
l. Batteries may have expired 2.Solar Immersion Controller is
positioned too far away from sender.
Over Load| The unit must not exceed 3.6kW max.
Technical Specifications
Solar Immersion Controller
Content | Specifications |
---|---|
Operating Voltage | AC 220-240V |
Maximum Permissible Loads | 16A(Max 3.6KW) |
Operating Radio Frequency | 433MHz |
Operating Ambient Temperature | -10 to 45 °C |
Power Dissipation | l-3W |
Dimensions | 130 X 218 X 63.5 |
Weight | 905g |
Sender
Content | Specifications |
---|---|
Operating Radio Frequency | 433MHz |
Battery Type | 2*AA 1.5V |
Battery Life Cycle | 8-12 months |
Operating Ambient Temperature | -25 to 50°C |
Radio Range | Up to 30m indoors (Outdoors up to 250m) |
Current transformer | 50A/50mA 0.5 |
Dimensions | 68 x 96 x 30 mm (excluding clamp) |
Weight | 70g |
User Operation
DESCRIPTIONS OF BUTTONS
DISPLAY CONTENTS
Timing Operation & Clock Adjustment
Solar Immersion Controller can provide users with three manual time periods.
Solar Immersion Controller will start the maximum energy. At this time. it is
possible to get electricity from the grid if the power generation energy of
the photovoltaic system is not enough to support the energy required by Solar
Immersion Controller.
Appointment time operation can be set via the buttons of”Up” “Down·. Refer to
the following table for details.
Press ·up· to enter the current settings page which displays the current time
period. the display can be adjusted among several time periods. During the
setting process. the first displayed is “Enhance time 1 •. the first number at
the first appointment time will flash after pressing “Down·. Press “Down· for
selection and press ·up· for confirmation. and then move to the next number.
Continue in the same manner.
Solar Immersion Controller
Sender Pairing
Wireless communication is carried out between the Solar Immersion Controller and the emitter. Upon initial use. pairing should be carried out to the emitter and Solar Immersion Controller to ensure successful communication between the devices.
The operation steps are as follows:
When pairing starts. simultaneously press the buttons of “Display· and “Down·
of the Solar Immersion Controller for approx. l second, the LCD will display
·pairing … .”, and display “Pairing successful” when completed. If the pairing
is unsuccessful. the LCD will display “Pairing Failed.
Try again”. Please repeat the above operation if necessary. Please ensure the
batteries of the emitter are correctly connected if you continue to receive a
failed operation. If the Solar Immersion Controller or emitter is replaced.
please ensure the pairing operation is completed at the initial use.
Warranty
BPE provide a 5 year warranty period.
Warranty period starting: From point of sale Warranty Evidence: production of
equipment serial number and local approved PVDivert dealer delivery invoice
Range: During the warranty period the occurrence of any damage will be
assessed by the BPE locally approved dealer and BPE to define the scope and
responsibilities of each party.
Warranty Policy: In order to provide better services to all users of
PVDivert. All authorised distributors of our company are required to respond
to end users’ warranty claims.
During the warranty period replacements will be made by an authorised dealer
of products and accessories.
BPE reserves the right to invalidate the Warranty under the following circumstances:
- Permission has not been granted by BPE for Product design changes. modifications or replacement parts
- Evidence of modification. changes. attempted repair. missing or tampered with serial numbers. missing PVDivert company seal.
- Incorrect installation and commissioning.
- Failure to comply with the appropriate safety regulations
- Improper storage or damage incurred while in the possession of the end user.
- Transportation damage including paint surface scratches caused by transit. If damage occurs when unloading, sufficient evidence should be reported to the insurance company as soon as possible.
- Failure to comply with user manuals. installation guides. maintenance procedures.
- Improper use or improper operation of equipment.
- Lack of ventilation equipment associated with usage of this product.
- Maintenance procedures performed to an unacceptable standard.
- Force Majeure (ie lightning strikes. overvoltage, storms. fires).
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