EPEVER LD150S-N1 Portable Solar Power System User Manual

EPEVER LD150S-N1 Portable Solar Power System

Important Safety Instructions

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This manual contains all the instructions about safety, installation, and operation for the EZPOWER series portable solar power system (hereinafter referred to as the solar system).

• Read all the instructions and warnings carefully before installation.
• No user-serviceable component inside the solar system. DO NOT disassemble or attempt to repair the solar system.
• Do not place the device in humid, greasy, flammable, explosive, dust accumulative or other severe environments.
• Place the device at well-ventilated places, the device may become very hot during working.
• Avoid fire or the high-temperature environment during use.
• Avoid direct sunlight, high temperature and do NOT install the device at locations where water can get in.
• Do NOT use non-compliant parts or electronics.
• Fully charge the Lithium battery for the first time operation,
• Turn off the equipment while not using it on rainy days.
• Fully charge the Lithium battery monthly while not using it for the long term.
• Avoid drop and collision while moving.
• Over-temperature protection rule: when the system detects the Lithium battery is overheated, it will stop charging or discharging until the temperature drops to normal. To avoid over-temperature protection, reduce the power output is recommended.

Product Overview

EZ Power DC portable system is a functional off-grid power supply for home and business use, which includes LED light, USB port, cigarette lighter, FM radio in rich interface connection to fit the customer demands. It’s also an efficient energy solution nowadays.

Features

• Select the configuration according to your requirements.
• Support different PV panel power 20W-150W and the max. PV open circuit is less than 30V
• Smart dimension, but long life span. It supportsLiFePO4(10～20Ahavailable) and Li(NiCoMn)O2(10～38Ahavailable)battery type
• All models are DC output, especially used for LED light, fans, phone charging, and some other small DC appliance.
• USB 5V 2.1A output, charging mobile phones and other small USB-powered devices
• LED indicators display the system running status
• Low power consumption and industrial design to reduce loss.
• Multiple protection features to ensure system security and reliability.
• Utility charging function, more convenient for power storage.
• Packed with a solar FM radio with MP3 playback to stay up-to-date on important news or listen to music
• Embedded LED light 1W for emergency use
• Cigarette lighter for bigger current output usage
• Lightweight 3-8kgs, users can put anywhere they want

System Composition

PV power:W＜150Wp(except
N4≤60Wp)
PV array with stent|
2| Portable solar power system| Solar charge controller| Input voltage range:12Vdc
Charge current:10A except N4≤5A| The utility charge module is optional
Utility charge module| Utility input voltage: 220/230Vac Utility input frequency: 50/60Hz
Utility charging current: 3A±0.3A，
Lithium battery| Voltage class:12Vdc
Li(NiCoMn)O2 lithium battery capacity: 10/16/38AH
LiFePO4 lithium battery capacity: 12/18AH
3| LED lamp| 1.2W/12V, connection cable with the
① switch (5m)| Cable length can be customized
4| ② USB charge cable| All-in-one USB charge cable (1m)
5| ③ DC output cable| 12V/5A output cable(2m length can be customized), Both ends are DC5525 plugs| Optional

① Connection cable with the switch

② USB charge cable

③ DC output cable

Name Definition

Classification

output is120W
1-wayUSB5V2.1A output
1pcs DC12V10A cigarette lighter
LD150S-N1R| | 8-wayDC12V3A, max. output is 120W
1-way USB5V2.1A output
1pcs DC12V10A cigarette lighter Silver radio
LD150S-N2| | 8-wayDC12V3A, max. output is 120W
2-wayUSB5V2.1A output
LD150S-N2R| | 8-wayDC12V3A, max. output is 120W
2-wayUSB5V2.1A output Silver radio
LD150S-N3| | 4-wayDC12V3A, max. output is 120W
2-wayUSB5V2.1Aoutput 1pcs DC12V1W LED lamp
LD150S-N3S| | 4-way DC12V3A, max. output is 120W

2-way USB5V2.1Aoutput 1pcs DC12V1W LED lamp
1-way utility input, AC220V,3A± 0.3A

LD150S-N4| | 4-way DC12V3A(total output current is3A)
2-way USB5V2.1Aoutput
LD150S- N4R| | 4-way DC12V3A(total output current is 3A)
2-way USB5V2.1Aoutput Silver radio

Portable Solar Power Supply

LD150S-N1/N1R

LD150S-N2/N2R

Characteristics instruction

Indicator instruction

L1~L4
yellow| On Solid| Battery capacity: from left to right ≤25%、
25%~50%、50%~75%、75%~100%
| Red| OFF| Load overload Load short circuit
Red| On Solid| DC output is normal

LD150S-N3/N3S

Characteristics instruction

Indicator instruction

Nixie tube display

| Lithium battery capacity display| 1-100 step size 1%| The buzzer sounds when the battery capacity is less than 5% battery capacity.
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Fault display| E01| Short circuit
E02| Overload
E03| Overtemperature
E04| Overvoltage

LD150S-N4/N4R

Characteristics instruction

PV charge indicator and load indicator instruction

Battery capacity level indicator instruction

“○”indicator OFF；“●”indicator On Solid；“☆”indicator slowly flashing；“★”indicator fast flashing。
Battery Capacity Level(BCL)

Battery connection error

Button
Output Switch button can control USB and 12VDC port output, the USB and 12VDC port is default ON when the power on.

Radio instruction

Radio function

Radio operation instruction

Step1: Pull-out the radio antenna;
Step2: Power on the radio;
Step3: Press the MODE button;
Step4: Press I◀◀ or ▶▶I button to select the station.

NOTE:
① The radio varies by location and environment, and may not be picked up where the signal is weak.
②Firstly, press the I◀◀/V- button, secondly, press ▶▶II button, the radio channel will be searched automatically.

Setting the time via the remote meter

Operation

Press the button to display the time status;
Long press the button, the hour of the time is flashing;
Press the or button to change the hour of the time;
Press the button to change the minute of the time;
Press the or button to change the minute of the time;
Press the button to save the change.

The remote meter

Turn ON/OFF| UP(press the button)
Fast reverse(long press the button)
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Mode(Radio/Music/Line)| Down(press the button)
Fast forward(long press the button)
Mute button| Volume –
Play/Pause| Volume +
POP/ROC/CLA/JA2/COU/NOR and so on
～ button
When U disk or SD card broadcast, the number can broadcast the music.
“ONE” song cycle; “ALL” all cycle; “LAN” order play, “FOND” random play.
Long press the button, the hour is flashing, press the   or   button to set. Press the button to change the minute setting, the way follow the above. The setting mode exit when waiting for 3s.

PV Array Requirement

PV array type| Monocrystalline panel
Polycrystalline panel
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Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage| ＜30V
PV array power| ≤150Wp(N4≤60Wp)

Lithium Battery Configuration

Attention of using the lithium battery

• Technician required for maintenance and repairing, do NOT disassemble and repair the equipment personally.
• The operation of overload may cause the battery to be damaged or safety accidents.
• Turn off the equipment after use to save battery life and avoid any problem or accident caused by heating during standby mode.
• Fully charge the battery monthly to ensure the life of the battery, if the equipment is not used in the long term,
• The equipment should be stored in a cool, dry, and ventilated room, also away from direct sunlight, inflammable, and explosives.
• Keep the equipment away from water, which may cause device failure, short circuit, or safety accidents.
• Do NOT throw lithium batteries into water or fire, which may cause the battery damaged or safety accidents.
• Keep the lithium battery away from children.
• Do NOT disassemble the lithium battery or try to penetrate it with sharp metal objects, which may cause fire or explosion.
• Do NOT throw the wasted battery away randomly, and send it to the battery recycling department.

Lithium battery requirement

Lithium battery capacity: 10～38AH/12V;
Lithium battery type: Li (NiCoMn)O2or LiFePO4 selectable;
Inside lithium battery size:222mm×120×70mm(LWH).

Lithium battery parameters

Lithium battery control voltage parameters

Utility Charge Function

OnlyLD150S-N3S has the utility function, follow the parameter：

Operation Instruction

LD150S-N1/N1R operation instruction

❶ Connect the PV array;
❷ Connect the DC load;
❸Turn on the system switch, battery capacity level indicator and PV indicator flash once time, after the battery capacity level, PV and load indicator enter the actual status.
❹Power on the radio, pull out the antenna to receive the programs; or insert the U disk or SD card to play music.

LD150S-N2/N2R operation instruction

❶ Connect the PV array;
❷ Connect the DC load;
❸Turn on the system switch;
❹ Power on the radio, pull out the antenna to receive the programs; or insert the U disk or SD card to play music.

LD150S-N3/N3S operation instruction

❶ Connect the PV array;
❷ Connect the utility;
❸ Connect the DC load;
❹ Turn on the system switch;
❺ Turn on the DC load switch;
❻Turn on the lamp switch(according to the requirement).

LD150S-N4/N4R operation instruction

❶ Connect the PV array;
❷ Connect the DC load;
❸ Turn on the system switch;
❹ Turn on the DC load switch;
❺ Power on the radio, pull out the antenna to receive the programs; or insert the U disk or SD card to play music.

Protection

LD150S-N1/N1R/N2/N2R/N4/N4R/N4Sprotection

PV Reverse Polarity| When the polarity of the PV array is reversed, the device may not be damaged and can continue to operate normally after the polarity is corrected.
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Lithium Battery Reverse Polarity| Fully protected against battery reverse polarity; no damage will occur to the battery. Correct the mis wire to resume normal operation.
Lithium Battery Over Voltage| When the battery voltage reaches the overvoltage disconnect voltage(OVD), it will automatically stop battery charging to prevent battery damage caused by over-charging.
Lithium Battery Over Discharge| When the battery voltage reaches the low voltage disconnect voltage, it will automatically stop battery discharging to prevent battery damage caused by over-discharging.
Load Overload| When the overload current is ≥ 1.5 times the rated load current, the device will automatically cut off the output.
Load Short Circuit| When the load is short circuit the device will automatically cut off the output.
High Voltage Transients| The internal circuitry of the device is designed with Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) which can only protect against high- voltage surge pulses with less energy. If the controller is to be used in an area with frequent lightning strikes, it is recommended to install an external surge arrester.

LD150S-N3/N3S protection

Lithium Battery Over Voltage| When the battery voltage reaches the overvoltage disconnect voltage(OVD), it will automatically stop battery charging to prevent battery damage caused by over-charging.
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Lithium Battery Over Discharge| When the battery voltage reaches the low voltage disconnect voltage, it will automatically stop battery discharging to prevent battery damage caused by over-discharging.
Lithium Battery Overheating| If the battery temperature is higher than 45℃, the device will stop charging, the restore temperature is 38℃; the temperature is higher than 60℃, the device will stop discharging the restore temperature is 48℃.
Load Overload| When the overload current is ≥ 1.2 times(≥9.6A) the rated load current, the device will automatically cut off the output.
Load Short Circuit| When the load is short circuit (≥ 4 times the rated load current,)the device will automatically cut off the output.
High Voltage Transients| The internal circuitry of the device is designed with Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) which can only protect against high- voltage surge pulses with less energy. If the controller is to be used in an area with frequent lightning strikes, it is recommended to install an external surge arrester.

Troubleshooting

LD150S-N1/N1R/N2/N2Rtroubleshooting

Battery or PV is abnormal. Firstly, check the connection and status of the battery; second, check the connection and status of the PV. Finally, check the ON/OFF switch.
PV no charging| PV indicator OFF, another indicator is normal| The PV isn’t connected or PV charge voltage is low.
Check the connection of PV, if the PV is changed, make sure “+” and “-”of the PV.
System low voltage warning| BATTERY 25% indicator slowly

flashing, BATTERY 75%,50% indicator OFF,LOAD indicator on solid

| If Battery capacity is low, the load will be OFF, please PV charge the battery in time.
Load no output| LOAD indicator OFF, PV and BATTERY indicator on solid, 5V USB,LED LAMP and 12V DC no power| Load overload or short circuit, restart the device after troubleshooting.
Only 5V USB no power, other indicator and 12V DC output| USB overload or short circuit, it will recover output after troubleshooting.
BATTERY 25% indicator slowly flashing (1HZ), BATTERY 75%,50%,LOAD indicator OFF| The load is OFF when the battery low voltage, please charge the battery in time.
Battery overvoltage warning| BATTERY 100% indicator flashing, other indictors is normal| Please disconnect the PV
PV overvoltage warning| PV indicator slowly flashing BATTERY 100% indicator fast flashing
System overvoltage| PV indicator and BATTERY

100% indicator flashing, LOAD indicator OFF

Battery is abnormal| PV slowly flashing, BATTERY fast flashing, LOAD indicator on solid then OFF| The battery is abnormal or the battery not be connected.
Please check the connection of the battery.

LD150S-N3/N3S troubleshooting

charge voltage is low.
Check the connection of PV, if the PV is changed, make sure “+” and “-”of the PV.
Utility no charging| AC CHARGE indicator OFF| The utility doesn’t connect or the PV is disconnecting, please check the connection.
Load no output| Buzzer rang, Nixie tube display0| If Battery capacity is low, the load will be OFF, please PV or utility charge the battery in time.
POWER/FAULT indicator green change to red, Nixie tube display“E01”| Load short circuit, restart the device after troubleshooting.
POWER/FAULT red indicator On Solid, Nixie tube display“E02”| Load overload, restart the device after decreasing the load.
POWER/FAULT red indicator On Solid, Nixie tube display“E03”| Lithium battery overheating. The load is ON when the temperature of the battery is 48℃;
The PV begins to charge when the temperature of the battery is 38℃
POWER/FAULT red fast flashing, Nixie tube display“E04”| Lithium battery overvoltage.
The load is ON when the battery voltage recovers.
PV overvoltage| PV indicator fast flashing| Please disconnect the PV
LED indicator OFF| Turn on the system switch and LAMP ON/OFF switch LED indicator.| Charge the battery
USB no power| Only USB 2.1A port no power| USB overload or short circuit, it will recover output after troubleshooting.

LD150S-N4/N4R troubleshooting

charge the battery.
PV no charging| PV indicator OFF| PV is not connected or the

voltage is low, check connection.

Load no output| LOAD indicator OFF,PV and BATTERY indicator on solid, 5V USB,LED LAMP and 12VDC no power| Troubleshoot the load short circuit or overload, then restart the device.
Only 5V USB no power, other indicator and 12V DC output| USB overload or short circuit, it will recover output after troubleshooting.
BATTERY 25% indicator fast flashing, PV on solid or slowly flashing (1HZ),BATTERY 75%,50%,LOAD indicator OFF| Battery over discharge.
The PV charges the battery.
BATTERY 25% indicator fast flashing, PV, BATTERY
75%,50%,LOAD indicator OFF
System low voltage warning| BATTERY 25% indicator slowly flashing, BATTERY 75%,50% indicator OFF,LOAD indicator on solid| Battery low voltage.
The PV charges the battery.
System over voltage| BATTERY
25%,50%,75%,100% indicator fast flashing| Battery over voltage. Please disconnect the PV
PV overvoltage warning| PV indicator fast flashing(4HZ)| PV overvoltage.
Please disconnect the PV
System fuse burn-out| PV is normal, BATTERY 25% indicator fast flashing PV, load indicator on solid| Change the fuse, powered on the device.
NOTE ：LD150S-N4/N4R have the auto-recovery function for five times(the first time delays 5s, the second time delays 10s, the third time delays 15s, the fourth time delays 20s, the fifth time delays 25s)when the load is overload or short circuit. If the fault still exists, the output is OFF. Users can restart the device.

Technical Specifications

Electrical Parameters

1-way cigarette lighterDC12V10A Total output power 120W
USB output port| DC5V/2.1A
Self-consumption| 16mA
Radio| ——| Silver
Weight| About 2.3kg(Inside the 16AH lithium battery) About 5.8kg(Inside the 38AH lithium battery)
Model| LD150S-N2| LD150S- N2R
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System rated voltage| 12VDC
Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage| ＜30V
PV array power| ≤150Wp
Lithium battery type| Li(NiCoMn)O2
Lithium battery capacity| 10/16AH
Charge way| PWM
Max. charge current| 10A
DC output| 8-way 12VDC/3A (Total output power 120W)
USB output port| 2-way 5VDC/2.1A
Self-consumption| 16mA
Radio| ——| Silver
Weight| About 2.0kg(Inside the 10AH lithium battery)
About 2.2kg(Inside the 16AH lithium battery)
Model| LD150S-N3| LD150S- N3S
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System rated voltage| 12VDC
Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage| ＜30V
PV array power| ≤150Wp
Lithium battery type| LiFePO4
Lithium battery capacity| 18AH
Charge way| PWM
Max. charge current| 10A
DC output| 4-way 12VDC/3A
(Total output power 120W)
USB output port| 2-way 5VDC/2.1A
Emergency lamp| LED lamp DC12V/1W
Self-consumption| 24.8mA
Utility output voltage range| ——| 176VAC〜264VAC
Utility charge current| ——| 3A±0.3A
Weight| About 3.4kg| About 3.5kg
Model| LD150S-N4| LD150S- N4R
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System rated voltage| 12VDC
Max. PV Open Circuit Voltage| ＜30V
PV array power| ≤60Wp
Lithium battery type| LiFePO4
Lithium battery capacity| 12AH
Charge way| MPPT
Max. charge current| 5A
DC output| 4-way 12VDC/3A((total output current is 3A))
USB output port| 2-way 5VDC/2.1A
Self-consumption| 10mA
Radio| ——| Silver
Weight| About 2.1kg| About 2.2kg

Environmental Parameters

Mechanical Parameters

Disclaimer

The warranty does not apply under the following conditions:

• Damage caused by improper use or use ofan inappropriate environment.
• Battery voltage/current/power exceeds the input voltage limit of the device.
• Damage caused by the working environment temperature exceeds the rated range.
• Unauthorized dismantling or attempted repair.
• Damage occurred during transportation or handling.
• Damage caused by force majeure.

Annex I Mechanical Dimension Diagram

Any changes without prior notice! Version number: 1.0

Customer Support

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Beijing Tel:+86-10-82894896/82894112
Huizhou Tel: +86-752-3889706
E-mail: info@epsolarpv.com
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