BPE V3 PV Divert Immersion Controller User Manual

BPE V3 PV Divert Immersion Controller User Manual

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 the machine operator can easily find it for reference.

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 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.

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 BPE PVDivert is a device that enables home owners with solar PV panels to heat their domestic hot water with free energy from the sun. The PVDivert comes with a wireless CT sensor which detects whenever there is excess solar PV energy being sent to the grid. The PVDivert then intelligently redirects that wasted power to an immersion heater thus saving the customer money on their utility bills.

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.

Wiring the PVDivert

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.

PS:This unit is only suitable for connect resistance load

Wiring Schematic Diagram

1. Wiring of single water heater
   
   When only one water heater is connected. refer to the above diagram ..

2. 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 HTR1water 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.
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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.

NOTE: Install the CT Clamp as close to the Meter Box as possible to avoid charging conflicts with any batteries in the system.

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

• Sender Battery Low: Batteries are low in the emitter unit. Please replace the batteries
• Lost Signal to sende: Possible causes: l .Batteries may have  xpired 2.Solar Immersion Controller is  positioned too far away from emitter
• Over Load: The unit must not exceed 3.6kW max.

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.

User Operation

DESCRIPTIONS OF BUTTONS

data will be clear
Reset| Press for 1 Secs, The hardware will be reset

DISPLAY CONTENTS

Heating by solar xx kW| Shows the value of energy being saved to immersion heater
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Water tank hot| When the temperature of the water tank of the water heater reaches the setting value, the thermostat within the water heater will be disconnected, and Solar Immersion Controller output will detect no load.
Water heating off| Solar Immersion Controller turns off the output when no residual energy flows into the grid.
Saved Today xx kW| Energy saved today
Saved Yesterday xx kW| Energy saved yesterday
Saved Last 7 days xx kW| Energy saved in the past 7 days
Saved Last 28 days xx kW| Energy saved in the past 28 days
Saved Amount xx kW| Total value of energy saved to the immersion heater since Solar Immersion Controller was installed
Time HH:MM| Current time in 24hr format

Timing Operation

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

Immersion Controller will remember it. Set “00:00 to 00:00” to disable
Enhance time 2| Set the timed enhance for period 2.0nce programmed the Solar Immersion Controller will remember it. Set “00:00 to 00:00” to disable
Enhance time 3| Set the timed enhance for period 3.0nce programmed the Solar Immersion Controller will remember it. Set “00:00 to 00:00” to disable
Set time HH:MM| Set the clock time in hours and minutes

Data Sheet

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: 1-3W
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

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:

1. Permission has not been granted by BPE for Product design changes. modifications or replacement parts
2. Evidence of modification. changes. attempted repair. missing or tampered with serial numbers. missing PVDivert company seal.
3. Incorrect installation and commissioning.
4. Failure to comply with the appropriate safety regulations
5. Improper storage or damage incurred while in the possession of the end user.
6. 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.
7. Failure to comply with user manuals. installation guides. maintenance procedures.
8. Improper use or improper operation of equipment.
9. Maintenance procedures performed to an unacceptable standard.
10. Force Majeure (ie lightning strikes. overvoltage, storms. fires).

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