ALPHA OUTBACK ENERGY Watchpower WiFi App User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: ALPHA OUTBACK ENERGY

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Watchpower WiFi App
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions

Watchpower WiFi App

Product Information

The product is a smart device that requires a mobile app called
WatchPower for operation. It is compatible with both iOS and
Android operating systems. The iOS system must be version 9.0 or
above, while the Android system must be version 5.0 or above.

To download and install the WatchPower app, scan the provided QR
code with your smartphone. For Android users, download the app from
the Android system, and for iOS users, download it from the iOS
system.

The user manual consists of 11 pages, starting from page 1 to
page 11. It provides instructions on the initial setup, local Wi-Fi
module configuration, diagnose function, login, and app main
functions, as well as device management.

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Registration at first time

After installing the WatchPower app on your smartphone, tap the
shortcut icon to access the app.
In the User Registration page, fill in all the required
information.
To scan the Wi-Fi module PN (Product Number), tap the icon or
enter the PN directly.
Tap the Register button to complete the registration.
A Registration success window will appear. Tap Go now to
continue setting up the local Wi-Fi network connection.

Step 2: Local Wi-Fi Module Configuration

In the Wi-Fi Config page, follow the setup procedure listed in
the “How to connect?” section to connect to Wi-Fi.
Select your connected Wi-Fi name (same as your Wi-Fi PN number)
and enter the default password 12345678.
Return to the WatchPower app and tap the connected successfully
button when the Wi-Fi module is connected.

Step 3: Wi-Fi Network Settings

Tap the icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name for
internet access and enter the password.
Tap Confirm to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the
Wi-Fi module and the internet.
If the connection fails, repeat Step 2 and 3.

Diagnose Function

If the module is not monitoring properly, tap on the top right
corner of the screen for further details. It will provide repair
suggestions. Follow the suggestions to fix the problem. Then,
repeat the steps in Chapter 4.2 to re-set network settings. After
all settings are completed, tap Rediagnosis to reconnect again.

After completing the registration and local Wi-Fi configuration,
enter your registered name and password to log in. Tick “Remember
Me” for login convenience in the future.

Overview

Once logged in, access the Overview page to get an overview of
your monitoring devices. It displays the overall operation
situation and energy information for current power and today’s
power.

Devices

In the Device List page, you can review all devices by adding or
deleting Wi-Fi Modules. To add a device, tap the icon on the top
right corner and manually enter the part number (label pasted on
the bottom of the inverter). Tap Confirm to add the device to the
list.

ME (My Information) Page

In the ME page, users can modify their information, including
their photo, account security, password, clear cache, and log
out.

Please refer to the user manual’s section 2.4 for more
information about the Device List and parameter settings.

Download and install APP Operating system requirement for your smart phone: iOS system supports iOS 9.0 and above Android system supports Android 5.0 and above
Please scan the following QR code with your smart phone and download WatchPower App.

Android system

iOS system

Or you may find “WatchPower” app from the Apple® Store or “WatchPower Wi-Fi” in Google® Play Store.

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Initial Setup

Step 1: Registration at first time

After the installation, please tap the shortcut icon

to access this APP on your mobile screen. In the

screen, tap “Register” to access “User Registration” page. Fill in all required information and scan the Wi-Fi

module PN by tapping

icon. Or you can simply enter PN directly. Then, tap “Register” button.

Then, a “Registration success” window will pop up. Tap “Go now” to continue setting local Wi-Fi network connection.
Step 2: Local Wi-Fi Module Configuration Now, you are in “Wi-Fi Config” page. There are detailed setup procedure listed in “How to connect?” section and you may follow it to connect Wi-Fi.

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Enter the

-Fi” and select connected Wi-Fi name. The connected Wi-Fi name is the same to your

Wi-Fi PN number and enter default password “12345678”.

Then, return to WatchPower APP and tap ” connected successfully.

” button when Wi-Fi module is

Step 3: Wi-Fi Network settings

Tap

icon to select your local Wi-Fi router name (to access the internet) and enter password.

Step 4: Tap “Confirm” to complete the Wi-Fi configuration between the Wi-Fi module and the Internet.

If the connection fails, please repeat Step 2 and 3.

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Diagnose Function

If the module is not monitoring properly, please tap ”

” on the top right corner of the screen for

further details. It will show repair suggestion. Please follow it to fix the problem. Then, repeat the steps

in the chapter 4.2 to re-set network setting. After all setting, tap “Rediagnosis” to re-connect again.

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Login and APP Main Function After finishing the registration and local Wi-Fi configuration, enter registered name and password to login. Note: Tick “Remember Me” for your login convenience afterwards.
Overview After login is successfully, you can access “Overview” page to have overview of your monitoring devices, including overall operation situation and Energy information for Current power and Today power as below diagram.
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Devices

Tap the

icon (located on the bottom) to enter Device List page. You can review all devices here by

adding or deleting Wi-Fi Module in this page.

Add device

Delete device

Tap icon on the top right corner and manually enter part number to add device. This part number label is pasted on the bottom of inverter. After entering part number, tap “Confirm” to add this device in the Device list.
Part number label is pasted on the bottom of inverter.
For more information about Device List, please refer to the section 2.4.
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ME In ME page, users can modify “My information”, includingUser’s Photo, Account security, Modify password, Clear cache, andLog-out, shown as below diagrams.
Device List In Device List page, you can pull down to refresh the device information and then tap any device you want to check up for its real-time status and related information as well as to change parameter settings. Please refer to the parameter setting list.
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Device Mode On the top of screen, there is a dynamic power flow chart to show live operation. It contains five icons to present PV power, inverter, load, utility and battery. Based on your inverter model status, there will be Standby Mode, Line Mode, Battery Mode. Standby ModeInverter will not power the load until “ON” switch is pressed. Qualified utility or PV source can charge battery in standby mode.
Line ModeInverter will power the load from the utility with or without PV charging. Qualified utility or PV source can charge battery.
Battery ModeInverter will power the load from the batter with or without PV charging. Only PV source can charge battery.
Device Alarm and Name Modification In this page, tap the icon on the top right corner to enter the device alarm page. Then, you can review alarm history and detailed information. Tap the icon on the top right corner, a blank input box will pop out. Then, you can edit the name for your device and tap “Confirm” to complete name modification.
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Device Information Data Users can check up Basic Information,Product Information,Rated information,History, andWi- Fi Module Informationby swiping left.
Swipe left
Basic Informationdisplays basic information of the inverter, including AC voltage, AC frequency, PV input voltage, Battery voltage, Battery capacity, Charging current, Output voltage, Output frequency, Output apparent power, Output active power and Load percent. Please slide up to see more basic information. Production Informationdisplays Model type (Inverter type), Main CPU version, Bluetooth CPU version and secondary CPU version. Rated Informationdisplays information of Nominal AC voltage, Nominal AC current, Rated battery voltage, Nominal output voltage, Nominal output frequency, Nominal output current, Nominal output apparent power and Nominal output active power. Please slide up to see more rated information. Historydisplays the record of unit information and setting timely. Wi-Fi Module Informationdisplays of Wi-Fi Module PN, status and firmware version. Parameter Setting This page is to activate some features and set up parameters for inverters. Please be noted that the listing in “Parameter setting” page in below diagram may differ from the models of monitored inverter. Here will briefly highlight some of it, Output Setting, Battery Parameter Setting, Enable/ Disable items, Restore to the defaultsto illustrate.
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There are three ways to modify setting and they vary according to each parameter. a) Listing options to change values by tapping one of it.
b) Activate/Shut down functions by clicking “Enable” or “Disable” button.
c) Changing values by clicking arrows or entering the numbers directly in the column. Each function setting is saved by clicking “Set” button.

Please refer to below parameter setting list for an overall description and be noted that the available parameters may vary depending on different models. Please always see the original product manual for detailed setting instructions.

Parameter setting list:
Item Output source priority

Output setting

AC input range
Output voltage Output frequency Battery type:
Battery cut-off voltage/SOC

Battery parameter setting

Back to grid voltage/SOC
Back to discharge voltage/SOC
Charger source priority:
Max. charging current
Max. AC charging current:
Float charging voltage
Bulk charging voltage
Battery equalization Real-time Activate Battery Equalization

Description
To configure load power source priority.
When selecting “UPS”, it’s allowed to connect personal computer. Please check product manual for details. When selecting “Appliance”, it’s allowed to connect home appliances. To set output voltage. To set output frequency. To set connected battery type. To set the battery stop discharging voltage or SOC. Please see product manual for the recommended voltage or SOC range based on connected battery type. When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery voltage is lower than this setting voltage or SOC, unit will transfer to line mode and the grid will provide power to load. When “SBU” or “SOL” is set as output source priority and battery voltage is higher than this setting voltage or SOC, battery will be allowed to discharge.
To configure charger source priority.
It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in different inverter model may vary. Please see product manual for the details.
It’s to set up battery charging parameters. The selectable values in different inverter model may vary. Please see product manual for the details. Enable or disable battery equalization function.
It’s real-time action to activate battery equalization.

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Battery parameter setting

Item
Equalized Time Out
Equalized Time
Equalization Period Equalization Voltage
LCD Auto-return to Main screen Fault Code Record

Description
To set up the duration time for battery equalization.
To set up the extended time to continue battery equalization. To set up the frequency for battery equalization.
To set up the battery equalization voltage. If enable, LCD screen will return to its main screen after one minute automatically. If enabled, fault code will be recorded in the inverter when any fault happens.

Backlight

If disabled, LCD backlight will be off when panel button is not operated for 1 minute.

Enable / Disable Functions
L2 output (second output) setting
RGB LED Setting Restore to the default

Bypass Function
Beeps while primary source interrupt
Over Temperature Auto Restart
Overload Auto Restart Buzzer Battery Cut off Voltage/SOC L2 Discharge Time L2 Time Interval to Turn on L2 Enable/disable Brightness
Speed
Effects Color Selection

If enabled, unit will transfer to line mode when overload happened in battery mode.
If enabled, buzzer will alarm when primary source is abnormal.
If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after over-temperature fault is solved.
If disabled, the unit won’t be restarted after overload occurs. If disabled, buzzer won’t be on when alarm/fault occurred. To set the battery stop discharging voltage or SOC on L2 output.
To set the battery stop discharging time on L2output.
To set time interval to turn on L2 output. Turn on or off RGB LEDs Adjust the lighting brightness Adjust the lighting speed Change the light effects Adjust color by setting RGB value

This function is to restore all settings back to default settings.

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