CUTTING EDGE POWER B08JVCLZ3D 3000W MPPT Solar Generator Rebel Inverter Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- CUTTING EDGE POWER
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CUTTING EDGE POWER B08JVCLZ3D 3000W MPPT Solar Generator Rebel Inverte
Important Safety Information
WARNING!
This manual contains important instructions for all LFP Inverter/Charger
models that shall be followed during the installation and maintenance of the
inverter.
General Safety Precautions
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Do not expose the Inverter to rain, snow, spray, bilge or dust. To reduce risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the Inverter in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result. Allow at least 30CM(11.81 inches) of clearance around the inverter for air flow. Make sure that the air can circulate freely around the unit. A minimum air flow of 145CFM is required.
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To avoid a risk of fire and electronic shock. Make sure that existing wiring is in good
electrical condition, and that wire size is not undersized. Do not operate the Inverter with
damaged or substandard wiring. -
This equipment contains components that can produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion do not install in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, or joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.
See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. -
Do not disassemble the Inverter/Charger. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the Inverter/Charger yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.
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To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and DC power from the
Inverter/Charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk
CAUTION: Equipment damage
The output side of the inverter’s AC wiring should at no time be connected to public power or a generator. This condition is far worse than a short circuit. If the unit survives this condition, it will shut down until corrections are made.
Installation should ensure that the inverter’s AC output is, at no time, connected to its AC input. Warning: Limitations On Use
SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LFP SERIES INVERTER/CHARGER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.
Precautions When Working with Batteries
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If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 20 minutes and get medical attention immediately. -
Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
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Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The resulting spark or short-circuit on the battery of another electrical part may cause an explosion.
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Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
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To reduce the risk of injury, charge only rechargeable batteries such as deep-cycle lead acid, lead-antimony, lead calcium gel cell, absorbed mat, NiCad/NiFe or Lithium battery. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Introduction
General Information
This Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter is a combination of an inverter, battery
charger and AC auto-transfer switch into one complete system with a peak
conversion efficiency of 88%. It is packed with unique features and it is one
of the most advanced inverters/chargers in the market today. It features power
factor corrected, sophisticated multi-stage charging and pure sine wave output
with unprecedentedly high surge capability to meet the demanding power needs
of inductive loads without endangering the equipment.
For the regular model, when utility AC power cuts off(or falls out of
acceptable range), the transfer relay is de-energized and the load is
automatically transferred to the Inverter output. Once the qualified AC
utility is restored, the relay is energized and the load is automatically
reconnected to AC utility.
The LFP Series Inverter is equipped with a powerful charger of up to110Amps
(depending on model).
The overload capacity is 300% of continuous output for up to 20 seconds to
reliably support tools and equipment longer Another important feature is that
the inverter can be easily customized to Battery priority via a DIP switch,
this helps to extract maximum power from batteries in renewable energy
systems.
Thus, the LFP Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter is suitable for Renewable energy
systems, utilities, RV, Marin, and Emergency appliances.
To get the most out of the power inverter, it must be installed, used, and
maintained properly. Please read the instructions in this manual before
installing and operating.
Application
- Power tools–circular saws, drills, grinders, sanders, buffers, weed and hedge trimmers, air compressors. Office equipment – computers, printers, monitors, facsimile machines, scanners.
- Household items – vacuum cleaners, fans, fluorescent and incandescent lights, shavers, sewing machines. Kitchen appliances – coffee makers, blenders, ice markers, toasters.
- Industrial equipment – metal halide lamp, high–pressure sodium lamp.
- Home entertainment electronics – television, VCRs, video games, stereos, musical instruments, satellite equipment.
Features
- Smart Remote Control (RMT)
- Designed to Operate under a Harsh Environment
- DC Start & Automatic Self-DiagnosticFunction
- Compatible with Both Linear & Non-Linear Load
- Easy to Install & Easy to Operate & Easy to Solve
- Low DC Voltage Supports Home & Office Appliances
- Powerful Charge Rate Up to 120Amp, Selectable From 0%-100%
- High-Efficiency Design & “Power Saving Mode” to Conserve Energy
- Battery Priority Mode, Designates the Inverter-Preferred UPS Configuration
- 13 Vdc Battery Recover Point, Dedicated for Renewable Energy Systems
- 8 pre Set Battery Type Selector plus De-sulphation for Totally Flat Batteries
- 4-step Intelligent Battery Charging, PFC (Power Factor Correction) for Charger
- 8 ms Typical Transfer Time Between Utility & Battery, Guarantees Power Continuity
- 15s Delay Before Transfer when AC Resumes, Protection for Load when Used with Generator
4KW Models
6KW Models
Electrical Performance
AC Charger
LFP Series is equipped with an active PFC (Power Factor Corrected) multistage
battery charger. The PFC feature is used to control the amount of power used
to charge the batteries in order to obtain a power factor as close as possible
to 1.
Unlike other inverters whose max charging current decreases according to the
input AC voltage, LFP series charger is able to output max current as long as
input AC voltage is in the range of 164-243VAC (95-127VAC for 120V model), and
AC freq is in the range of 48-54Hz(58-64Hz for 60Hz model).
The LFP series inverter is with a strong charging current of 120Amp (for
4KW,12V), and the max charge current can be adjusted from 0%-100% via a liner
switch at the right of the battery type selector. This will be helpful if you
are using our powerful charger on a small capacity battery bank. Fortunately,
the liner switch can effectively reduce the max charging current to 20% of its
peak.
Choosing “0” in the battery type selector will disable the charging function.
There are mainly 3 stages:
Bulk Charging: This is the initial stage of charging. While Bulk
Charging, the charger supplies the battery with a controlled constant current.
The charger will remain in Bulk charge until the Absorption charge voltage
(determined by the Battery Type selection) is achieved.
The software timer will measure the time from A/C start until the battery
charger reaches 0.3V below the boost voltage,
then take this time asT0 and T0×2 = T1.
Absorb Charging: This is the second charging stage and begins after the
absorb voltage has been reached. Absorb Charging provides the batteries with a
constant voltage and reduces the DC charging current in order to maintain the
absorb voltage setting.
In this period, the inverter will start a T1 timer; the charger will keep the
boost voltage in Boost CVmode until the T1 timer has run out. Then drop the
voltage down to the float voltage. The timer has a minimum time of 1 hour and
a maximum time of 12 hours.
Float Charging: The third charging stage occurs at the end of the Absorb
Charging time. While Float charging, the charge voltage is reduced to the fl
oat charge voltage (determined by the Battery Type selection*). In this stage,
the batteries are kept fully charged and ready if needed by the inverter.
If the A/C is reconnected or the battery voltage drops below
12Vdc/24Vdc/48Vdc, the charger will reset the cycle above.
If the charge maintains the floating state for 10 days, the charger will
deliberately reset the cycle to protect the battery.
Table 2.5.1 Battery Charging Processes
Table 2.5.2 Battery Type Selector
Switch Setting| Description| Fast Mode/| VDC Float Mode /
VDC
---|---|---|---
0| Charger| Off
1| Gel USA| 14.0| 13.7
2| AGM 1| 14.1| 13.4
3| Lithium| 13.8| 13.6
4| Sealed Lead Acid| 14.4| 13.6
5| Gel EURO| 14.4| 13.8
6| Open Lead Acid| 14.8| 13.3
7| LiFePO4| 14.0| 13.8
8| De-sulphation| 15.5 (4 Hours then Off)
9| Classic LFP| 13.6| 13.5
For 12Vdc Mode Series (2 for 24Vdc Mode ; 4 for 48Vdc Mode)
De-sulphation
The de-sulphation cycle on switch position 8 is marked in red because this
is a very dangerous setting if you do not know what you are doing. Before ever
attempting to use this cycle you must clearly understand what it does and when
and how you would use it.
What causes sulphation? This can occur with infrequent use of the
batteries(nor), or if the batteries have been left discharged so low that they
will not accept a charge. This cycle is a very high voltage charge cycle
designed to try to break down the sulfated crust that is preventing the plates
from taking a charge and thus allowing the plates to clean up and so accept
charge once again.
Charging depleted batteries
The LFP series inverter allows start-up and through power with depleted
batteries.
For the 12VDC model, after the battery voltage goes below 10V, if the switch
is still (and always) kept in “ON” position, the inverter is always connected
with the battery, and the battery voltage does not drop below 2V, the inverter
will be able to charge the battery once qualified AC inputs are present.
Before the battery voltage goes below 9VDC, the charging can be activated when
the switch is turned to
“Off”, then to “ON”.
When the voltage goes below 9VDC, and you accidentally turn the switch to OFF
or disconnect the inverter from a battery, the inverter will not be able to
charge the battery once again, because the CPU loses memory during this
process.
Tabel 2.5.3 AC Charging Current for OIS model
Model Watt| ****
Battery Voltage
| AC Charger Current
Max
| Model Watt| ****
Battery Voltage
| AC Charger Current
Max
---|---|---|---|---|---
1.000| 12 Vdc| 45 ± 5 Amp| | 12 Vdc| 70 ± 5 Amp
~| 24 Vdc| 25 ± 5 Amp| 2.000| 24 Vdc| 25 ± 5 Amp
1.500| 48 Vdc| 15 ± 5 Amp| | 48 Vdc| 20 ± 5 Amp
3.000
| 12 Vdc| 90 ± 5 Amp| ****
4.000
| 12 Vdc| 120 ± 5 Amp
24 Vdc| 50 ± 5 Amp| 24 Vdc| 65 ± 5 Amp
48 Vdc| 30 ± 5 Amp| 48 Vdc| 40 ± 5 Amp
5.000
| 24 Vdc| 80 ± 5 Amp| ****
6.000
| 24 Vdc| 90 ± 5 Amp
48 Vdc| 50 ± 5 Amp| 48 Vdc| 60 ± 5 Amp
The charging capacity will go to peak in around 3 seconds. This may cause a
generator to drop frequency, making the inverter transfer to battery mode.
It is suggested to gradually put a charging load on the generator by switching
the charging switch from min to max, together with the 15s switch delay, our
inverter gives the generator enough time to spin up. This will depend on the
size of the generator and rate of charge.
Inverter
Topology
The LFP inverter/charger is built according to the following topology.
- Inverter: Full Bridge Topology.
- AC Charger: Isolate Boost Topology
Because of high-efficiency Mosfets and 16bit, 4.9MHz microprocessor and heavy transformers, it outputs PURE SINE WAVE AC with an average THD of 10% (Min5%, Max 15%) depending of load connected and battery voltage. The peak efficiency of LFP series is 88%.
Overload Capacity
The LFP series inverters have different overload capacities, making it ideal
to handle demanding loads. 1 For 110%<Load<125%(±10%), no audible alarm in 14
minutes, beeps 0.5s every 1s in the 15th minute, and Fault(Turn off) after the
15th minute.
2 For 125%<Load<150%(±10%), beeps 0.5s every 1s and Fault(Turn off) after the
1 minute.
3 For 300%≧Load>150%(±10%), beeps 0.5s every 1s and Fault(Turn off) after 20s.
Auto frequency adjust
The inverter is with Auto Frequency adjust function.
The factory default configuration for 220/230/240VAC inverter is 50Hz, and
60Hz for 100/110/120VAC inverter. While the output freq can be easily changed
once a qualified freq is applied to the inverter.
If you want to get 60Hz from a 50Hz inverter, just input 60Hz power, and the
inverter will automatically adjust the output freq to 60Hz and vice versa.
DIP Switches
On the rear panel of the inverter, there are 5 DIP switches that enable users
to customize the performance of the device.
Table 2.5.11 OIS Series Dip Switch Function Setting
Switch NO | Switch Function | Position: 0 | Position: 1 |
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SW1
| ****
Low Battery Trip Volt
| 10.0VDC| 10.5VDC
2 for 24VDC, 4 for 48VDC
SW2| AC Input Range| 184-253VAC
100-135VAC
| 140-270VAC
90-135VAC
SW3| Power Saver Auto Setting| Night charger
Function
| Detect load Per 3Secs
SW4| O/P Frequency Setting| 50HZ| 60HZ
SW5| Battery/AC Priority| Utility Priority| Battery Priority
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SW1: Low Battery Trip Volt:
For the 12VDC model, the Low Battery Trip Volt is set at 10.0Vdc by a typical deep cycle lead acid battery. It can be customized to 10.5Vdc using SW1 for a sealed car battery, this is to prevent batteries from over-discharging while there is only a small load applied on the inverter. (2 for 24VDC, 4 for 48VDC) -
SW2:AC Input Range:
There are different acceptable AC input ranges for different kinds of loads.
For some relatively sensitive electronic devices, a narrow input range of 184-253VAC (100-135V for 120VAC model) is required to protect them.
While for some resistive loads which work in a wide voltage range, the input AC range can be customized to 154-253VAC (90-135V for 120VAC model), this helps to power loads with the most AC input power without frequent switches to the battery bank. -
SW3:Power Saver Auto Setting :
The inverter is factory defaulted to detect load for 250ms in every 30 seconds. This cycle can be customized to 3 seconds through the SW3 on the DIP switch. -
SW4: Adjust 50hz/60hz
The output frequency of the inverter can be set at either 50Hz or 60Hz by SW4.
Kindly remind: 4000W/12V machine doesn’t have this function. -
SW5:Solar/AC Priority:
Our inverter is designed with AC priority by default. This means, when AC input is present, the battery will be charged first, and the inverter will transfer the input AC to power the load. Only when the AC input is stable for a continuous period of 15 days, the inverter will start a battery inverting cycle to protect the battery. After 1 cycle normal charging and ac throughput will be restored.
The AC Priority and Battery Priority switch is SW5. When you choose battery priority, the inverter will be inverting from the battery despite the AC input. Only when the battery voltage is reached low voltage alarm point(10.5V for 12V), the inverter transfer to AC Input, charge the battery and switch back to the battery when the battery is charged full. This function is mainly for wind/solar systems taking utility power as backup.
Transfer
While in the Standby Mode, the AC input is continually monitored. Whenever AC
power falls below the VAC Trip voltage (154 VAC, default setting for
230VAC,90VAC for 120VAC), the inverter automatically transfers back to the
Invert Mode with minimum interruption to your appliances – as long as the
inverter is turned on. The transfer from Standby mode to Inverter mode occurs
in approximately 8 milliseconds. And it is the same time from Inverter mode to
Standby mode.
Though it is not designed as a computer UPS system, this transfer time is
usually fast enough to keep your equipment powered up.
There is a 15-second delay from the time the inverter senses that continuously
qualified AC is present at the input terminals to when the transfer is made.
This delay is built in to provide time for a generator to spin up to a stable
voltage and avoid relay chattering. The inverter will not transfer to the
generator until it has locked onto the generator’s output. This delay is also
designed to avoid frequent switching when input utility is unstable.
Power Saver Mode
There are 3 different working statuses for LFP inverters: “Power Saver Auto”
、“Power Saver Off” and “Power Off”.
When the power switch is in the “Unit Off” position, the inverter is powered
off.
When the power switch is turned to either of “Power Saver Auto” or “Power
Saver Off”, the inverter is powered on.
The power saver function is designed to conserve battery power when AC power
is not or rarely required by the loads.
In this mode, the inverter pulses the AC output looking for an AC load (i.e.,
electrical appliance). Whenever an AC load (greater than 25 watts) is turned
on, the inverter recognizes the need for power and automatically starts
inverting and the output goes to full voltage. When there is no load (or less
than 25 watts) detected, the inverter automatically goes back into search mode
to minimize energy consumption from the battery bank. In “Power saver on”
mode, the inverter will draw power mainly in sensing moments, thus the idle
consumption is significantly reduced.
The inverter is factory defaulted to detect load for 250ms every 30 seconds.
This cycle can be customized to 3 seconds turn SW3 on the DIP switch
.
Note: The minimum power of load to take the inverter out of sleep mode
(Power Saver On) is 25 Watts.
When in the search sense mode, the green power LED will blink and the inverter
will make a ticking sound. At full output voltage, the green power LED will
light steadily and the inverter will make a steady humming sound. When the
inverter is used as an “uninterruptible” power supply the search sense mode or
“Power Saver On” function should be defeated.
Exceptions
Some devices when scanned by the load sensor cannot be detected. Small
fluorescent lights are the most common example. (Try altering the plug
polarity by turning the plug over.) Some computers and sophisticated
electronics have power supplies that do not present a load until line voltage
is available. When this occurs, each unit waits for the other to begin. To
drive these loads either a small companion load must be used to bring the
inverter out of its search mode, or the inverter may be programmed to remain
at full output voltage.
Protections
The LFP series inverter is equipped with extensive protection against various
harsh situations/faults. These protections include:
AC Input over-voltage protection/AC Input low voltage protection
Low battery alarm/High battery alarm
Over temperature protection/Overload protection
Short Circuit Protection (1s after fault) Back feeding protection
When Over temperature /Over load occurs, after the fault is cleared, the
master switch has to be reset to restart the inverter.
The Low batter voltage trip point can be customized from the defaulted value
of 10VDC to 10.5VDC thru the SW1 on DIP switch.
The inverter will go to Over temp protection when heat sinks temp. ≥105ºC, and
go to Fault (shutdown Output) after 30 seconds. The switch has to be reset to
activate the inverter.
The LFP series Inverter has back feeding protection which avoids presenting an
AC voltage on the AC input terminal in Invert mode.
After the reason for fault is cleared, the inverter has to be reset to start
working.
LED Indicator & LCD
SHORE POWER ON| GREEN LED lit in AC Mode
INVERTER ON| GREEN LED lit in Inverter Mode
FAST CHARGE| Yellow LED lit in Fast Charging Mode
FLOAT CHARGE| GREEN LED lit in Float Charging Mode
OVER TEMP TRIP| RED LED lit in Over Temperature
OVERLOAD TRIP| RED LED lit in OverLoad
POWER SAVER ON
| GREEN LED lit in Power Saver Mode (Power Saver Load ≦25W)
Automatic Voltage Regulation(Optional)
The automatic voltage regulation function is for full series of LFP Pure Sine
Wave Inverter/ Charger except split phase models including LFP 1000W~6000W.
Instead of simply bypassing the input AC to power the loads, the LFP series
inverter stabilizes the input AC voltage to a range of 230V/120V±10%.
Connected with batteries, the LFP Series inverter will function as a UPS with
max transfer time of 10 ms. With all the unique features our inverter
provides, it will bring you long-term trouble free operation beyond your
expectation.
Function Introduction
Table 2.5.5 Input Voltage Transfer Points
OIS Function
| OIS
---|---
LV (NA/JPN)| HV (INTL)
Acceptable Input Voltage Range (Vac)| 0-160| 0-300
Nominal Input Voltages (Vac)| 100| 110| 120| 220|
230| 240
(A) Line low loss N/W (On battery)| 75/65| 84/72| 92/78| 168/143| 176/150|
183/156
(B) Line Low comeback N/W (On Boost)| 80/70| 89/77| 97/83| 178/153| 186/160|
193/166
(C) Line 2nd boost threshold (On Boost)| | | | | |
(D) Line 2nd boost comeback (On Normal)| | | | | |
(E) Line 1st boost threshold (On Boost)| 90| 99| 108| 198| 207| 216
(F) Line 1st boost comeback (On Normal)| 93| 103| 112| 205| 215| 225
(G) Line buck comeback (On Normal)| 106| 118| 128| 235| 246| 256
(H) Line buck threshold (On Buck)| 110| 121| 132| 242| 253| 264
(I) Line high comeback (On Buck)| 115| 127| 139| 253| 266| 278
(J) Line high loss (On Battery)| 120| 132| 144| 263| 276| 288
Remote control(Optional)
Apart from the switch panel on the front of the inverter, an extra switch
panel connected to the RJ11 port at the DC side of the inverter thru a
standard telephone cable can also control the operation of the inverter.
If an extra switch panel is connected to the inverter via an anœremote control
port, together with the panel on the inverter case, the two panels will be
connected and operated in parallel.
Whichever first switches from to Power saver off or Power saver on, it will
power the inverter on. If the commands from the two panels conflict, the
inverter will accept the command according to the following priority:
Power saver on> Power saver off> Power off
Only when both panels are turned to Unit Off position will the inverter be
powered off.
The Max length of the cable is 10 meters.
WARNING
Never cut the telephone cable when the cable is attached to the inverter
and battery is connected to the inverter. Even if the inverter is turned off.
It will damage the remote PCB inside if the cable is short-circuited during
cutting.
Audible Alarm
Table 2.5.9 OIS Series Audible Alarm Spec
Battery Voltage Low| Inverter’s green LED lit, and the buzzer beeps 0.5s
every 5s.
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Battery Voltage High| The inverter green LED lit, and the buzzer beeps
0.5s every 1s and Fault after 60s.
Invert Mode Over-Load
| (1) 110%<load<125%(±10%), No audible alarm in 14 minutes, Beeps 0.5s every 1s in 15th minute and Fault after 15 minutes;
(2) 125% <load<150%(±10%), Beeps 0.5s every 1s and Fault after 60s;
(3) Load>150%(±10%), Beeps 0.5s every 1s and Fault after 20s;
Over Temperature| Heatsink temp. ≥105ºC, Over temp red LED Lighting, beeps 0.5s every 1s;
FAN Operation
For 1-3KW, there is one multiple-controlled DC fan that starts to work
according to the following logic. For 4-6KW 48V, there is two multiple
controlled DC fan. For 6KW 24V/4KW 12V, there is one DC fan and one AC fan.
The DC fan will work in the same way as the one on 1-3KW, while the AC fan
will work once there is AC output from the inverter.
So when the inverter is in power saver mode, the AC fan will work from time to
time in response to the pulse sent by the inverter in power saver mode.
The Operation of the DC fan at the DC terminal side is controlled by the
following logic (Refer to Table 2.5.10):
Table 2.5.10 OIS Series Fan Operation Logic
Condition | Enter condition | Leave condition | Speed |
---|---|---|---|
HEAT SINK TEMPERATURE | T ≤ 60℃ | T > 65℃ | OFF |
65℃≤ T <85 ℃ | T ≤ 60℃ / T ≥ 85℃ | 50% | |
T > 85℃ | T ≤ 80℃ | 100% | |
CHARGER CURRENT | I ≤ 15% | I ≥ 20% | OFF |
20%< I ≤ 50% | I ≤ 15% / I ≥ 50% | 50% | |
I > 50% | I ≤ 40% | 100% |
LOAD% (INV MODE)
| Load < 30%| Load ≥ 30%| OFF
30% ≤ Load < 50%| Load ≤ 20% / Load ≥ 50%| 50%
Load ≥ 50%| Load ≤ 40%| 100%
Allow at least 30CM of clearance around the inverter for air flow. Make sure
that the air can circulate freely around the unit.
Variable speed fan operation is required in invert and charge mode. This is to
be implemented in such a way as to ensure high reliability and safe unit and
component operating temperatures in an operating ambient temperature up to
50°C.
- Speed to be controlled in a smooth manner as a function of internal temperature and/or current.
- Fan should not start/stop suddenly.
- Fan should run at the minimum speed needed to cool unit.
- Fan noise level target <60db at a distance of 1m.
Other features
Battery voltage recover start
After low battery voltage shut off (10V for 12V model/20V for 24V model/40V
for 48V model), the inverter is able to restore operation after the battery
voltage recovers to 13Vdc/26Vdc/52Vdc (with the power switch still in the “On”
position). This function helps to save the users extra labor to reactivate the
inverter when the low battery voltage returns to an acceptable range in
renewable energy systems. The built-in battery charger will automatically
reactivate as soon as city/generator ac has been stable for 15 seconds.
WARNING
Never leave the loads unattended, some loads (like a Heater) may cause
accidents in such cases.
It is better to shut everything down after low voltage trip than to leave your
load on, due to the risk of fire.
Auto Gen Start(optional)
The inverter can be customized to start up a generator when the battery
voltage goes low.
When the inverter goes to low battery alarm, it can send a signal to start a
generator and turn the generator off after battery charging is finished.
(Generator must have auto start function.)
The auto-gen start feature will only work with generators designed to work
with this feature. There is an open/close relay that will short-circuit the
positive and negative cable from a generator. The input DC voltage can vary,
but the Max current the relay can carry is 16Amp.
Conformal Coating
The entire line of inverters have been processed with a conformal coating on
the PCB, making it water, rust, and dust-resistant.
While these units are designed to withstand corrosion from the salty air, they
are not splashproof
Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting contains information about how to troubleshoot possible error
conditions while using the LFP Series Inverter & Charger.
The following chart is designed to help you quickly pinpoint the most common
inverter failures.
Indicator and Buzzer For LFP
| | The indicator on top cover| LED on Remote Swit|
---|---|---|---|---
Status
| ****
Item
| SHORE POWER
ON
| ****
INVERT ER ON
| ****
FAST CHG
| ****
FLOAT CHG
| OVER TEMP TRIP| OVERLOAD TRIP| POWER SAVER ON| ****
BATT CHG
| ****
INVERTER R
| ****
Alarm
| ****
Buzzer
Line Mode
| CC| √| ×| √| ×| ×| ×| ×| √| ×| ×| ×
CV| √| ×| √, blink| ×| ×| ×| ×| √| ×| ×| ×
Float| √| ×| ×| √| ×| ×| ×| √| ×| ×| ×
Standby| √| ×| ×| ×| ×| ×| ×| ×| ×| ×| ×
Inverter Mode| Inverter On| ×| √| ×| ×| ×| ×| ×| ×| √| ×| ×
Power
Saver
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
√
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
Inverter Mode
| Battery
Low
| ****
×
| ****
√
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
√
| ****
√
| Beep 0.5s
every 5s
Battery
High
| ****
×
| ****
√
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
√
| ****
√
| Beep 0.5s
every 1s
Overload On Invert
Mode
| ****
×
| ****
√
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
×
| ****
√
| ****
×
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alarm”
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Over-Temp On Line Mode| ****
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Over
Charge
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every 1s
Fault Mode
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Fan Lock
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Battery
High
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Inverte r Mode
Overload
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Output
Short
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Over-Temp
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Over
Charge
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Back Feed
Short
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Indicator and Buzzer For LFP
| | LED Indicators on top cover| LEDs on the Remote Switch|
---|---|---|---|---
Status
| ****
Item
| POWER
SAVER
| OVER
LOAD
| OVER
TEMP
| UNIT
ALARM
| FLOAT
CHG
| FAST
CHD
| INVERTER
R MODE
| LINE
MODE
| BATT
CHG
| INVER
TER
| ****
Alarm
| ****
Buzzer
| | 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6| 7| 8| 1| 2| 3|
Line Mode
| CC| | | | | | √| | √| √| | |
CV| | | | | | √ , Flash| | √| √| | |
Float| | | | | √| | | √| √| | |
Standby| | | | | | | | √| | | |
Inverter
Mode
| Inverter On| | | | | | | √| | | √| |
Power Saver| √| | | | | | | | | | |
Inverter Mode
| ****
Battery Low
| | | | √| | | √| | | √| √| Beep 0.5s
every 5s
Battery High
| | | | √| | | √| | | √| √| Beep 0.5s
every 1s
Overload On Invert Mode
| | ****
√
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√
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√
| | | ****
√
| ****
√
| Refer to
“Audible alarm”
Over-Temp
On Invert Mode
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√
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Beep 0.5s every 1s
Over-Temp
On Line Mode
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Beep 0.5s every 1s
Over Charge
| | | | √| | √| | √| √| | √| Beep 0.5s
every 1s
Fault Mode
| ****
Fan Lock
| | | | | | | | | | | | Beep
continuous
Battery High
| | | | | | | √| | | √| | Beep
continuous
Inverter
Mode Overload
| | ****
√
| | | | | | | | | | ****
Beep continuous
Output Short
| | | | | | | | | | | | Beep
continuous
Over-Temp
| | | √| | | | | | | | | Beep
continuous
Over Charge
| | | | | | √| | | √| | | Beep
continuous
Back Feed
Short
| | | | | | | | | | | | Beep
continuous
*The reason for the noise from the transformer and/or case
Symptom | Possible Cause | Recommended Solution |
---|---|---|
The inverter will not turn on during initial power-up. | Batteries are not | |
connected, loose battery-side connections. | Check the batteries and cable |
connections. Check the DC fuse and
breaker.
| Low battery voltage.|
| | Charge the battery.
No AC output voltage and no
indicator lights ON.
| Inverter has been manually
transitioned to OFF mode.
| Press the switch to Power saver on
or Power saver off position.
AC output voltage is low and the
the inverter turns loads OFF in a short time.
| ****
Low battery.
| Check the condition of the batteries and recharge if possible.
The charger is inoperative and unit
will not accept AC.
| AC voltage has dropped
out-of-tolerance
| Check the AC voltage for proper
voltage and frequency.
The charger is supplying a lower| Charger controls are improperly| Refer to
the section on adjusting
charge rate.| set.| the “Charger Rate”.
| Low AC input voltage.| Source qualified AC power..
| Loose battery or AC input connections.| ****
Check all DC /AC connections.
| | Load the generator down with a
The charger turns OFF while charging| High AC input voltages from the| heavy
load.
from a generator.| generator.| Turn the generator output voltage
| | down.
Sensitive loads turn off
temporarily when transferring between grid and inverting.
| The inverter’s Low voltage trip voltage
may be too low to sustain certain loads.
| Choose a narrow AC voltage in the
DIP switch, or Install a UPS if possible.
Noise from Transformer/case*| Applying specific loads such as
hair drier
| Remove the loads
If the noise comes from the case.
Normally when loaded with inductive loads, the magnetic field generated by the
transformer keeps attracting or releasing the steel case at a specific freq,
this may also cause noise.
Reducing the load power or using an inverter with a bigger capacity will
normally solve this problem.
The noise will not do any harm to the inverter or the loads.
Warranty
We offer a 1 year limited warranty.
The following cases are not covered under warranty. 1 DC polarity reverse.
The inverter is designed without DC polarity reverse protection. A polarity
reverse may severely damage the inverter.
Wrong AC wiring
Operating in a wet environment.
Operating with an undersized generator or generator with an unqualified
waveform
Appendix 1
Inverter & AC Charger
Electrical Specifications
| Model| 1KW| 1.5KW| 2KW| 3KW| 4KW| 5KW| 6KW
Inverter Output
| Continuous Output
Power
| 1000W| 1500W| 2000W| 3000W| 4000W| 5000W| 6000W
Surge Rating(20s)| 3000W| 4500W| 6000W| 9000W| 12000W| 15000W| 18000W
Capable of Starting
Electric Motor
| 1HP| 1.5HP| 2HP| 3HP| 4HP| 5HP| 6HP
Output Waveform| Pure Sine wave/Same as input(Bypass mode)
Nominal Efficiency| >88%(Peak)
Line Mode Efficiency| >95%
Power Factor| 0.9-1.0
Nominal Output Voltage
rms
| 100-110-120Vac / 220-230-240Vac
Output Voltage
Regulation
| ±10% RMS
Output Frequency| 50/60Hz ± 0.3Hz
Short Circuit Protection| Yes, Current Limit Function (Fault after 1sec)
Typical transfer Time| 10ms(Max)
THD| < 10%
DC Input
| Nominal Input Voltage| 12.0Vdc
( 2 for 24Vdc, 4 for 48Vdc)
Minimum Start Voltage| 10.0Vdc
Low Battery Alarm| 10.5Vdc / 11.0Vdc
Low Battery Trip| 10.0Vdc / 10.5Vdc
High Voltage Alarm &
Fault
| 16.0Vdc
High DC Input
Recovery
| 15.5Vdc
Low Battery voltage
recover
| 13.0Vdc
Idle
Consumption-Search Mode
| ****
< 25 W when Power Saver On
Charge
| Input Voltage Range| Narrow: 100~135VAC / 194~243VAC;
Wide: 90~135VAC / 164~243VAC;
---|---|---
Input Frequency Range| Narrow: 47-55±0.3Hz for 50Hz, 57-65±0.3Hz for 60Hz
Wide:43±0.3Hz plus for 50Hz/60Hz
Output Voltage| Depends on battery type
Over Charge Protection
Shutdown
| 15.7V for 12Vdc ( 2 for 24Vdc, 4 for 48Vdc)
Battery type| Fast Vdc| Float Vdc
| Gel U.S.A| 14.0| 13.7
A.G.M 1| 14.1| 13.4
Lithium| 13.8| 13.6
Sealed Lead Acid| 14.4| 13.6
Gel Euro| 14.4| 13.8
Open Lead Acid| 14.8| 13.3
LiFePO4| 14.0| 13.8
De-sulphation| 15.5 for 4hrs
Classic LFP| 13.6| 13.5
Remote Control| Yes. Optional
Bypass & Protection
Mechanical Specification
| Input Voltage
Waveform
| Sine wave (Grid or Generator)
Nominal Voltage| 120Vac| 120Vac
Low Voltage Trip| 80V/90V±4%| 184V/154V±4%
Low Voltage re engage| 90V/100V±4%| 194V/164V±4%
High Voltage Trip| 140V±4%| 253V±4%
High Voltage re engage| 135V±4%| 243V±4%
Max Input AC Voltage| 150VAC| 270VAC
Nominal Input
Frequency
| 50Hz or 60Hz (Auto detect)
Low Freq Trip| Narrow: 47±0.3Hz for 50Hz, 57±0.3Hz for 60Hz
Wide:40±0.3Hz for 50Hz/60Hz
Low Freq re engage| Narrow: 48±0.3Hz for 50Hz, 58±0.3Hz for 60Hz
Wide:45±0.3Hz for 50Hz/60Hz
High Freq Trip| Narrow: 55±0.3Hz for 50Hz, 65±0.3Hz for 60Hz
Wide: No up limit for 50Hz/60Hz
High Freq re engage| Narrow: 54±0.3Hz for 50Hz, 64±0.3Hz for 60Hz
Wide: No up limit for 50Hz/60Hz
Output Short circuit
protection
| Circuit breaker
Mounting| Wall mount
Inverter
Dimensions(LWH)
| 362242198mm| 505242198mm| 597242198mm
Inverter Weight| 16KG| 17KG| 20KG| 24KG| 35KG| 45KG| 45KG
Shipping
Dimensions(LWH)
| 520x320x310mm| 670x320x310mm| 760x320x310mm
Shipping Weight| 18KG| 19KG| 22KG| 26KG| 37KG| 47KG| 47KG
Display| Status LEDs
Standard Warranty| 1 Year
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