HP-PV Inverter - PowerInverter
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1. 150 276Vac 230Vac HV AC Input Range AVR 176 276Vac 100 135Vac 90 135Vac 78 144 Vac 120Vac LV 92 144 Vac Power Saver Auto Setting Night Charger Function Detect Load Per 3Secs Solar AC Priority Setting Utility Priority Battery Priority SW1 Low Battery Trip Volt For 12VDC model the Low Battery Trip Volt 1s set at 10 0Vdc by typical deep cycle lead acid battery It can be customized to 10 5Vdc using SW1 for sealed car battery this 15 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 15 required to protect them While for some resistive loads which work in a wide voltage range the input AC range can be customized to 140 270V AC 90 135V for 120VAC model this helps to power loads with the most AC input power without frequent switches to the battery bank In order to make the inverter accept dirty power from a generator when the SW2 15 switched to position 1 the inverter will bypass an AC input with a wide voltage and frequency 40Hz 70Hz for 50Hz 60Hz Accordingly the AC charger will also work in a wide voltage and frequency range 43Hz 67Hz for 50Hz 60Hz This will avoid frequent switches between battery and generator But some2. 1941 1s e Pesupion 1588HoustenOf For 12Vdc Battery Mode 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 1s a very high voltage charge cycle designed to try to break down the sulfated crust that is preventing the plates taking a charge and thus allow the plates to clean up and so accept charge once again Charging depleted batteries The HP PV series inverter allows start up and through power with depleted batteries For 12VDC model after the battery voltage goes below 10V if the switch 15 still and always kept in ON position the inverter is always connected with battery and the battery voltage does not drop below 2V the Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 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 1s turned to Off then to When the voltage goes below 9VDC and you accidently turn the switch to OFF
3. 2 for 24Vdc 4 for 48Vdc Over Charge Protection S D 15 7Vdc for 12Vdc Mode BTS Battery Temperature Sensor Yes Refer to the table Optional Variances in Charging Voltage amp S D Voltage Base on the Battery Temperature Bypass amp Input Voltage Waveform Sine wave Grid or Generator Protection Nominal Voltage 100 110 120Vac 220 230 240Vac 41 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Max Input AC Voltage 150VAC For 120Vac LV Mode 300VAC For 230Vac HV Mode Output Short circuit protection Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker ____ Transfer switch rating 80Amp for UL Rated Output Current Equalization Charge Default Over Charge Disconnection 2 for 24Vdc 4 for 48Vdc Over Discharge Disconnection Over Discharge Reconnection 12 3Vdc for 12Vdc Mode 0 40 C Full load 40 60 C Derating Inverter Dimensions L W H 388 415 200mm 488 415 200mm 588 415 200mm Shipping Dimensions L W H 550 520 310mm 650 520 310mm 750 520 310mm Specifications Shipping Weight Solar Chg KG 2342 5 2442 5 2542 5 2942 5 4042 5 5042 5 5142 5 62 2 5 68 2 5 72 2 5 Display Status LEDs Status LEDs LCD 42 Solar Charger Optional Mechanical Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Appendix 2 Battery Temperature Compensation BTS INV CHG Status Transfer Point CHG On gt gt gt CHG Off BTS 2 50 C Charger Mode CHG Off gt gt gt CHG On BTS lt 40 C S D Point 0 5Vdc 40 S BTS lt 50 Inverter
4. Single Phase Wiring Mode 230Vac or 120Vac Input Hot line Neutral Ground Output Hot line Neutral Ground due i lis AC INPUT AC OUTPUT 2 Daul Phase Wiring Mode 240Vac split phase Input Hot line Hot line Ground Output Hot line Hot line Neutral L L L N O e AOUR ppp AC INPUT AC OUTPUT ER Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Wiring Option 3 120Vac split phase Input Hot line Hot line Ground Output Hot line Neutral Ground Remark In such cases each output hot line can only carry a half the rated capacity Max E L b AC INPUT AC OUTPUT AC INPUT L L 28 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 120 Vac inverter or Generator HOT NEUTRAL T240 AutoTransformer Load Center HOT L1 11 12 U L2 Oy wd ho mpm 15A White Neutral Breaker Breaker Ganged Ganged br Red Hot Current Flow 15 A Black Hot Current Flow 15 A 120 Vac NET Single White Neutral 120 Vac Current Flow 0 A AR White Neutral Splice Current Flow 15 A The out of phase current SUBTRACTS at this point 3 4 Install Flange HP1 3KW Model AC CIRCUIT BREAKER amp SWITCH 197 47mm 7 77Inch 29 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series HP1 3KW Mo
5. operates PY module E at max power point xtracting full SSvv Typical controller charging at 12 5 extracts 65VV The Charge controller built in 1s with 12 24 48V battery voltage auto detecting function For 12 24VDC inverter the output voltage of solar charger will be accordingly 12 24VDC and the qualified DC input volt range is 15 70VDC For 48VDC inverter the output voltage of solar charger will be accordingly 48VDC and the qualified DC input volt range is 60 100VDC If the voltage falls out of this range the charger will not work properly Special attention should be paid to this when configuring the solar array 2 5 6 Automatic Voltage Regulation Optional The automatic voltage regulation function 15 for full series of HP Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger except split phase models including HP1O00W 6000W Instead of simply bypassing the input AC to power the loads the HP SV series inverter stabilizes the input AC voltage to a range of 230V 120V 10 Connected with batteries the HPS 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 MODE Input Voltage Transfer Points Battery Buck Normal Line Boost Db Boost Battery A B D E F G H J Nominal Voltage Only if applicable Line Inte
6. 15 allowed to fall to extremely cold temperatures the inverter with a BTS may not be able to properly recharge cold batteries due to maximum voltage limits of the inverter Ensure the batteries are protected from extreme temperatures 5 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting contains information about how to troubleshoot possible error conditions while using the HP Series Inverter amp Charger The following chart 1s designed to help you quickly pinpoint the most common inverter failures Indicator and Buzzer Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Indicator On Front Panel Indicator Indicator On Remote Module Remote Module Utility Inverter Fast Float Over Temp Over Load Power Save CHARGER INVERTER S Charge Charge Trip Trip n o Line Mode a C E b AD O c LC CNN eee ee m inverteron Y x J LO o Mode Powersaver x x x v we Pf ici X Beep 0 55 every 5s Battery High EOS 1 5 5 Y Beep 0 55 every 15 J Refer to Audible alarm L Overload On Inverter Mode Inv Over Temp On x x x x x x Inverter Mode Over Temp On P N x y y x x y x Beep 0 5s every 1s Line Mode 1 Mode Beep continuous Output Shot Short Beep
7. 2 3 1 The Appearance of HP PV Series 2 3 1 1 The Surface Photograph of HP PV Series HP1KW 3KW Series HP PV 1KW 6KW Series HP PV 8KW 12KW Series 2 3 1 2 The Front Side Photograph of HP PV Series 9 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 3 1 3 The Rear SidePhotograph of HP PV 8 12KW Series 2 3 2 The Mechanical Drawing of HP PV Series 2 3 2 1 The Front Side Mechanical Drawing of HP PV 1 12KW Series Single Phase Series AC Circuit Breaker amp Switch Negative DC Terminal Positive DC Terminal Option 9 Grounding Terminal Current TN AC Terminal DC Terminal Control emp Start Sensor DIP Switch RJ11 Remote Port RJ45 Remote Port Option Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 3 2 2 The Front Side Mechanical Drawing of HP PV 1 12KW Series Daul Phase Series AC Circuit Breaker amp Switch Positive DC Terminal Negative DC Terminal CIRCUIT BREAKER amp SWITCH Option E a cr T Charge 9 Grounding Terminal Current Dera Battery Terminal DC Terminal Control Temp Start Sensor DIP Switch RJ11 Remote Port RJ45 Remote Port Option 2 3 2 3 The Rear Side Mechanical Drawing of HP PV 1 6KW Series WARNING TUL er COVER DAMAGES CAUSED BY CHOOSING A WRONG RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DISCONNECT BOTH CHECK CAREFULLY THE BATTERY BANK VOLTAGE BEFORE CONN
8. 2 3 2 7 The Rear Side Mechanical Drawing of HP 1 3KW Series 2 62 67 tu 2 uw uu 2 52 tu m 5 m 27 m A WARNING CAUTION WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGES CAUSED s BY CHOOSING A WRONG DC VOLTAGE VALUE AIR COOLING SYSTEM DO NOT BLOCK THE VENTS CHECK CAREFULLY THE BATTERY BANK VOLTAGE amp FANS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DISCONNECT BEFORE CONNECTION BOTH AC amp DC SOURCES BEFORE SERVICING Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 4 Features Smart Remote Control RJ11 or RJ45 Battery Temperature Sensor BTS Automatic Generator Start AGS Support Solar Panel with MPPT Function Designed For Harsh Environment Operation DC Start amp Automatic Self Diagnostic Function Compatible With Linear amp Non Linear Load Easy to Install amp Easy to Operate amp Easy to Solve Low DC Voltage Supports Home amp Office Appliances Powerful Charge Rate Up to 120Amp Selectable From 0 100 High Efficiency Design amp Power Saving 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 amp Battery Guarantees Power Continuity 15s Delay Before Transfer when AC Recover Protection for Load when U
9. 2Inch AM 2 2 2inch 9 2 3 9 inch 99 2 3 9 99 2 3 91 amie gt 54 CE REMIT c t o RENE i is i a As a PANIS 28 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 4 Battery Information 4 1 Battery Type There are two principal types of batteries Starting type and Deep Discharge type Batteries can be either sealed or non sealed Vented A Starting type Automotive Starting type batteries are designed to provide high starting current for short periods of time and are not appropriate for solar system B Deep Discharge type The battery types recommended for use in the inverter system are Flooded Lead Acid Sealed construction safety and no leakage Maintenance free convenient for installation Broad operating temperature range High capacity high energy density Long service life Excellent recharge and discharge performance Low self discharge rate more deep cycle times 4 2 Battery Capacity Rating 4 2 1 Battery Discharge Rate Deep cycle batteries have their amp hour rating expressed as the x hour rate The hour rating refers to the time it takes to discharge the batteries A faster hour rate 10 hour rate means more current is withdrawn from the batteries during their discharge period There is an inevitable amount of heat associated with the flow of current through a battery and the higher amount of current the greater the amoun
10. 3 1 Location Follow all the local regulations to install the inverter Please install the equipment in a location that is Dry Clean Cool and that has good ventilation Working temperature 10 40 C Storage temperature 40 70 Relative Humidity 0 95 non condensing Cooling Forced air 3 2 DC Wiring recommendation It is suggested the battery bank be kept as close as possible to the inverter The following able 1s a suggested wiring option for Im DC cable Please find the following minimum wire size In case of DC cable longer than 1m please increase the cross section of cable to reduce the loss Model Wire Gage Min Model Wire Gage Min Battery Voltage Battery Voltage Watt 0 10m 10 50m Watt 0 10m 10 50 _ Please note that if there is a problem obtaining for example 100mm cable use 2 50mmreor 3 3 5mm One cable is always best but cable 1s simply copper and all you require is the copper so it does not matter if it is one cable or 10 cables as long as the square area adds up Performance of any product can be improved by thicker cable and shorter runs so if 1n doubt round up and keep the length as short as possible 4 000 Battery cables must have crimped or preferably soldered and crimped copper compression lugs unless aluminum mechanical lugs are used Soldered connections alone are not acceptable High quality UL listed battery cables are available These cables are color coded with pres
11. 7 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 8 If battery acid contacts skin or clot hing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters your eye immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately 9 If you need to remove a battery always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories are off so you don t cause a spark 10 Always use identical types of batteries 11 Never install old or untested batteries Check each battery s date code or label to ensure age and type 12 Batteries are temperature sensitive For optimum performance the should be installed in a stable temperature environment 13 Always recycle old batteries Contact yo ur local recycling center for proper disposal information Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 Introduction 2 1 General Information Thank you for purchasing the HP Series Inverter Charger HP PV Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter is a combination of an inverter charger solar power and Auto transfer switch into one complete system It is packed with unique features and it is one of the most advanced inverter chargers in the market today The inverter features an AC pass through circuit powering your home appliances from utility or generator power while charging the battery When utilit
12. Saver Auto or Power Saver the inverter is powered on 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 1 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 output goes to full voltage When there 15 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 Power saver on Power saver off Power saver on Load detected Note The minimum power of load to take inverter out of sleep mode Power Saver On is 25 Watts Table 2 5 6 HP Series Idle Power Consumption Power Saver Off Power Saver Auto 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 1s used as an Un interruptible 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
13. demanding power needs of inductive loads without endangering the equipment HP PV Series Inverter 1s equipped with a powerful charger of up to 120Amp 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 battery in renewable energy systems Thus the HP PV Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter is suitable for Renewable energy system Utility RV Marine and Emergency appliances To get the most out of the power inverter 1t must be installed used and maintained properly Please read the instructions in this manual before installing and operating 2 2 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 1 markers toasters Industrial equipment metal halide lamp high pressure sodium lamp Home entertainment electronics television VCRs video games stereos musical instruments satellite equipment Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 3 The Appearance and Mechanical Drawing of HP PV Series
14. 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 15 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 18 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 9 8 Protections The HP PV series inverter 15 equipped with extensive protections 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 Over load protection Short Circuit protection 1sec after fault Back feeding protection When Over temperature Over load occur after the fault 1s cleared the master switch has to be reset to restart the inverter The Low batter voltage trip point can be customized from defaulted value 1OVDC to 10 5 VDC turn the SWI on DIP switch The inverter will go to Over temp protection when heat sink temp gt 1059 and go to Fault shutdown Output after 30 seconds The switch has to be reset to activate the inverter The HP 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 1s cleared the
15. 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 generator until it has locked onto the generator s output This delay is also designed to avoid frequent switching when input utility is unstable 14 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 5 4 Frequency adjust The frequency of the inverter 1s arranged by the SW4 Refer to the Table 2 5 11 The factory default configuration for 220 230 240VAC inverter 15 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 2 5 5 Solar Charger Listed below is the spec for solar charger Table 2 5 4 Solar Charge Electrical Specification 25 C Rated Voltage 12Vdc 24Vdc 48Vdc Rated Charge Current 40 60Amp Includes Load Current Load Ccurrent 15Amp Input Voltage Range 15 45Vdc 30 70Vdc 60 100Vdc Max PV Open Circuit Array Voltage 45Vdc 70Vdc 100Vdc ovtoadPteion 2 0 Rated gt 5s 1 5 Rated gt 20s 1 25 I Rated Temperature Controlled Typical Consumption ____ 00000002 noe Frestngcrage Fequatzaton Charge over charge Disconnect Fover charge Recovery Lead Acid Banery Seinos
16. sensitive loads will suffer from the low quality power The pros and cons should be clearly realized SW3 Power Saver Auto Setting In Power Saver Mode when the SW3 is switched to position 0 inverter will work in Unit Off Charging mode it will stay in standby mode without sensing loads It won t output any power even if a load 1s turned on The inverter will not perform any function and only stay idle in this mode When a qualified AC input present it will switch to AC input power to charge the battery and supply the load at the same time When the SW3 is switched to position 0 the inverter is initially in standby mode and sends a pulse to detect the presence of a load every 3 seconds Each pulse lasts for 250ms The inverter will remain in standby mode until a load has been detected Then it will wake up from standby mode and start to inverter electricity from the battery bank to supply the load 99 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series SW4 Frequency Switch The output frequency of the inverter can be set at either 50Hz or 60Hz by SW4 SW5 Solar Mode AC Mode 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 normal chargi
17. C 95 127V AC 120V model and AC freq is in the range of 48 54Hz 58 64Hz for 60Hz model The HP PV series inverter is with a strong charging current of 120A mp for 4KW 12V and the max charge current can be adjusted from 0 100 via a linear 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 linear switch can effectively reduce the max charging current to 20 of its peak Choosing 0 in the battery type selector will disable 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 controlled constant current The charger will remain 1n Bulk charge until the Absorption charge voltage determined by the Battery Type selection 1s achieved 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 asTO and 0 2 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 timer the charger will keep the boost voltage in Boost CV mode until the timer has run out Then drop the voltage down to the float volt
18. ECTION AC amp DC SOURCES BEFORE SERVICING CAUTION DO NOT BLOCK THE FANS A MINIMUM OF 30CM AIR COOLING SYSTEM DO NOT BLOCK THE VENTS amp FANS CLEARANCE IS RECOMMENDED 2 2 2 12 dc ww dc 2 2 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 3 2 4 The Rear Side Mechanical Drawing of HP PV 8 12KW Series WARNING AU _ DOES NOT COVER DAMAGES CAUSED BY CHOOSING A WRONG RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DISCONNECT BOTH DC VOLTAGE VALUE CHECK CAREPULLY THE BATTERY BANK VOLTAGE BEFORE CONNECTION AC amp DC SOURCES BEFORE SERVICING CAUTION DO NOT BLOCK THE FANS A MINIMUM OF 30CM AIR COOLING SYSTEM DO NOT BLOCK THE VENTS amp FANS CLEARANCE IS RECOMMENDED 2 3 2 5 The Front Side Mechanical Drawing of HP 1 3KW Series Single Phase Series Negative DC Terminal Positive DC Terminal AC Circuit Breaker amp Switch RS 232 Option 5 DIP Switch Charge Battery Auto Gen AC Terminal Grounding Terminal Current Temp Start RJ11 Remote Port Control Sensor RJ45 Remote Port Option Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 3 2 6 The Front Side Mechanical Drawing of HP 1 3KW Series Daul Phase Series Negative DC Terminal Positive DC Terminal AC Circuit Breaker amp Switch RS 232 Option AC INPUT PROTECT HOT1 HOT2 DIP Switch Charge Battery Auto Gen AC Terminal Grounding Terminal Current Temp Start RJ11 Remote Port Control Sensor RJ45 Remote Port Option
19. INcwBmySems Low votage Reconnect _______ _1 240280vas 10512 Low Voltage Disconnect 10 5 12 5Vdc 21 0 25 0Vdc 42 0 50 0Vdc Ambient Temperature 0 40 C Full load 40 60 C De rating Altitude Operating 5000m Non Operating 16000m BTS Optional Battery Temperature Sensor Remote Battery Temperature Sensor for Increased Charging Precision Terminal Size Fine Single Wire NOTE D The optional battery temperature sensor automatically adjusts the charging process of the controller according to the type of battery that 1s selected by user through battery type selector With the battery temperature sensor installed the controller will increase or decrease the battery charging voltage depending on the temperature of the battery to optimize the charge to the battery and maintain optional performance of the battery 2 52 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT Function Maximum Power Point Tracking frequently referred to as MPPT is an electronic system that operates the Photovoltaic PV modules in a manner that allows the modules to produce all the power they are capable of The PV seeker Charge controller 1s a microprocessor based system designed to implement the MPPT And it can increase charge current up to 30 or more compared to traditional charge controllers See Table 2 5 4 Table 2 5 5 Current Power Vs Voltage Characteristics eee MPPT controller
20. Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series HP PV Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter For All Home amp Office Appliances User s Manual Version 1 0 Utility Inverter Charger Transfer SW Solar Power AGS All in One Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series HP PV Series Inverter Charger Installation and Operation Manual Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Table of Contents raportant Sateb In FOFtHal OBL Gero gt ak 3 Pl General Safety Prec Paus 3 Precautions When Working With Balteble Sei tet arse tl tiM 3 2 TREO S misst candi dpi eat SEO 5 OPTIMA ON estet 5 227 5 2 5 MEL 6 puc HOM 11 225 IlectticalPOEIOPDIdD aan as 12 DAMM T C 12 PARS PN OTI OSU ERE TR UTER EE 12 2 5809 PEAS toe nto cum UM tcs vsu oe 14 2 dd ioe 15 23 3 SOLA GMAT GCL E Rm 15 25 6 AuUtomauc Vonage
21. Mode Over Temp Fault BTS 2 50 C Fast Charge Voltage Mot a dnm e 5 Float Charge Voltage Battery Low Alarm Voltage Battery Low S D Voltage 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 Battery Temperature Battery Voltage Default output voltage for Float and Absorption are at 25 Reduce Float voltage follows Float voltage and Raised Absorption voltage follows Absorption voltage In a adjust mode temperature compensation does not apply Note Specifications subject to change without notice Important The battery charger control circuit operates from the battery voltage If the battery voltage falls below 7 Volts the inverter charger will not operate The battery must first be recharged using a stand alone charger to bring the voltage up to a level where the inverter charger can operate 43
22. Operating with an undersized generator or generator with unqualified wave form Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 7 Ordering Information Model Identification and Numbering Conventions The HP Inverter is identified by the model serial number labels The Serial Number can be located on the mounting rail or inside the top cover Model Number labels may be located on the bottom side of the front cover or possibly inside the front cover All the necessary information is provided on the label such as AC output voltage power and frequency punch holes The inverter also has a letter designator followed by 4 6 digits depending on revision The model number describes the type of inverter the output specifications the required battery voltage and the output voltage and frequency Figure 6 1 Product Identification 40 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Appendix 1 Electrical Specifications 39w is aw sow sow sokn DC Input Low Battery Trip 2 for 24Vdc 4 for 48Vdc Low voltage recover Idle Idle Consumption Search Mode Search Mode lt 25 W when Power Saver On Refer to Table Output Voltage Depends on battery type Refer to Table 2 5 2 Charger Breaker Rating ELSE Charger Max Charge Power Rate Power Rate 1 3 Rating Power Refer to Table 2 5 3 Battery Initial Voltage for Start 10 15 7Vdc for 12Vdc Mode
23. SAVER Battery Type Saver Float Fast Selector On L p CHG CHG FLOAT CHARGE Please refer to Indicator and Buzzer ALARM MODE for the detailed information Table 2 5 8 HP Series LCD Indicato 1 Greeting message 2 AC Status amp Input Voltage 3 Output Voltage Frequency amp Battery voltage 4 Output Current Load in percentage 20 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 5 11 Audible Alarm Table 2 5 9 HP Series Audible Alarm Spec Battery Voltage Low Inverter green LED lit and the buzzer beeps 0 5s every 5s Battery Voltage High Inverter green LED lit and the buzzer beeps 0 5s every 1s and Fault after 60s 1 110 lt load lt 125 10 No audible alarm in 14 minutes Beeps 0 5s every 1s in 15 minute and Fault after 15 minutes 2 125 lt load lt 150 10 Beeps 0 55 every 15 and Fault after 60s 3 Load gt 150 10 Beeps 0 55 every 1s and Fault after 20s Over Temperature Heat sink temp 2105 C Over temp red LED Lighting beeps 0 55 every 15 Invert Mode Over Load 2 5 12 FAN Operation For 1 3KW there is one multiple controlled DC fan For 4 6KW there 1s two multiple controlled DC fan which starts to work according to the following logic For 8 12KW there is two multiple controlled 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 1s 1 power saver mode the AC fan will w
24. ach battery s amp hour rating is 100 Ah d NE ES Series String 2 12V 12V 12V 12V DC Disconnect can be either a circuit breaker or a fuse with a disconnect Connection from Series String 2 to inverter s negative terminal san 48V INVERTER Total battery capacity 200 Ah Important Connecting the positive and negative wires to the inverter from different strings ensures a balanced charge discharge through the batteries resulting in longer run times and improved battery life 4 2 6 Batteries Maintenance To get the best performance from an inverter system the batteries must be properly setup and maintained This includes setting the proper voltages for Bulk and Float charging See the CAUTIONS in the section on Equalization Charging that follows In addition the battery terminals should be inspected cleaned and re torqued if necessary Battery posts must be clean to reduce the resistance between the battery post and cable connection A buildup of dirt or oxidation may eventually lead to the cable terminal overheating during periods of high current draw Use a stiff wire brush and remove all dirt and corrosion from the battery terminals and cables Use an alkaline solution of baking soda and water to clean the terminals and neutralize any battery acid on the terminals or cable lugs Charge Rate The maximum safe charge rate is related to the size and type of the batteries Floo
25. age The timer has a minimum time of 1 hour and a maximum time of 12 hours Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 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 48 Vdc the charger will reset the cycle above If the charge maintains the float state for 10 days the charger will deliberately reset the cycle to protect the battery Table 2 5 1 Battery Charging Processes 15 We a 14 1 100 o 13 5 4 iP A mm E 5125 FN e Va ae 0 Y start 0 10 5 4 TIME Voltage Current THE NEW BATTERY CHARGERS AND BOOSTERS OFFER THE FASTEST CHARGE RATE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE STEP 1 Bulk Charge Constant Current STEP 2 Absorption Constant Voltage STEP 3 Float Voltage STEP 4 RESET TO STEP 1 2 FOR24 VOLTS 4AFOR48VOLTs ADJUSTABLE TIME DEPENDING ON BATTERY BANK CAPACITY Table 2 5 2 Battery Type Selector 0 Charger Off 187 2 ami M 84 3 4 16 17 __ Seaca teansa 144 138 Gaeo __ 138 6 Jopenteadacd
26. ccur Parallel Wiring the batteries in parallel increases the total run time the batteries can operate the AC loads The more batteries connected in parallel the longer the loads can be powered from the inverter Series Parallel Series parallel configurations increase both the battery voltage to match the inverter s DC requirements and run time for operating the AC loads This voltage must match the DC requirements of the inverter Batteries with more than two or three series strings in parallel often exhibit poor performance characteristics and shortened life a Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 4 2 5 Wiring Batteries Table 4 2 1 Battery Wiring In Series Configuration ee Each battery s amp hour rating is 100 Ah rating is 100 Ah 12 V INVERTER Total battery capacity 100 Ah 24 V INVERTER Total battery capacity 100 Each battery s amp hour rating is 100 Ah 24 V INVERTER Total battery capacity 100 Ah Table 4 2 2 Battery Wiring In Parallel Configuration Each battery s amp hour rating is 100 AR 12 V INVERTER Total battery capacity 200 Ah 234 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Table 4 2 3 Battery Wiring In Series Parallel Configuration Connection from Series String 1 to inverter s positive terminal G Y N 4 4 d 2 Series String 1 12V 12V 12V 12V E
27. continuous continuous Ts 37 Beep 0 5s every 1s Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Possible Cause Recommended Solution Batteries are not connected loose Check the batteries and cable battery side connections connections Check DC fuse and Inverter will not turn on during E breaker initial power up Low battery voltage Charge the battery indicator lights ON transitioned to OFF mode or Power saver off position AC output voltage is low and the Low battery Check the condition of the batteries inverter turns loads OFF in a short and recharge if possible time will not accept AC out of tolerance voltage and frequency Charger controls are improperly set Refer to the section on adjusting the Charger is supplying a lower Low AC input voltage Charger Rate charge rate Loose battery or AC input source qualified AC power connections Check all DC AC connections High AC input voltages from the Load the generator down with a Charger turns OFF while charging generator heavy load from a generator Turn the generator output voltage down sensitive loads turn off Inverter s Low voltage trip voltage Choose narrow AC voltage in the temporarily when transferring may be too low to sustain DIP switch or Install a UPS if between grid and inverting certain loads possible Noise from Transformer case P Remove the loads 38 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series The
28. ded lead acid batteries with removable caps can be charged at a high rate Small batteries may require a lower charge rate Check with your battery vendor for the proper battery charging rate for the batteries used 1 the system Bulk Voltage This is the maximum voltage the batteries will be charged to during a normal charge cycle Gel cell batteries are set to a lower value and non sealed batteries are set to a higher voltage setting Float Voltage The Float voltage is set lower than the Bulk voltage and provides a maintenance charge on the batteries to keep them in a ready state Ed Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Temperature Compensation For optimal battery charging the Bulk and Float charge rates should be adjusted according to the temperature of the battery This can be accomplished automatically by using a BTS The sensor attaches directly to the side of one of the batteries in the bank and provides precise battery temperature information When battery charging voltages are compensated based on temperature the charge voltage will vary depending on the temperature around the batteries The following table describes approximately how much the voltage may vary depending on the temperature of the batteries If you have liquid lead acid batteries non sealed you may need to periodically equalize your batteries Check the water level monthly to maintain it at the appropriate level Important If the battery temperature
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30. inverter has to be reset to start working 2 5 9 Remote control Module Power Saver Auto Battery charger shore power on Inverter inverter power on Power Saver Alarm check alarms on box 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 remote control port together with the panel on the inverter case the two panels will be connected and operated in parallel Whichever first switches from Off to Power saver off or Power saver it will power the inverter on If the commands from the two panels conflict the inverter will accept command according to the following priority Power saver on gt Power saver off gt 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 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 19 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 5 10 LED Indicator amp LCD Table 2 5 7 HP Series LED Indicators PURE SINEWAVE INVERTER amp CHARGER EL 222
31. ng cycle ac through put will be restored The AC Priority and Battery Priority switch is SW5 When you choose battery priority the inverter will inverting from battery despite the AC input Only when the battery voltage is reaches low voltage alarm point 10 5V for 12V the inverter transfers to AC Input charge battery and switch back to battery when battery 1s charged full This function is mainly for wind solar systems taking utility power as back up 2 5 14 Output Socket The inverter is either equipped with a dual GFCI socket rated at 30A mps or an universal socket rated at IOAmps for more convenient wiring 2 5 15 Other features Battery voltage recovery 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 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 the renewable energy systems The built in battery charger will automatically reactivate as soon as city generator ac has been stable for 15 seconds AN WARNING Never leave the loads unattended some loads like a Heater may cause accident 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 Generator Start AGS The inverte
32. ng to service the HP Inverter Charger yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected 8 The HP Inverter contains more than one live circuit batteries and AC line Power may be present at more than one source To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power from the HP Inverter Charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the HP Inverter Charger Turning off controls will not reduce this risk 9 Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of short circuits when installing or working with the inverter the batteries or PV array 1 2 Precautions When Working with Batteries 1 Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated 2 Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries 3 Use caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion 4 Remove all metal items like rings brace lets and watches when working with lead acid batteries Lead acid batteries produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin causing a severe burn 5 Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 6 Have plenty of fresh water and soap near by in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes
33. or disconnect the inverter from 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 HP model Model AC Charger Current Model AC Charger Current Battery Voltage Battery Voltage Watt Max Watt Max sume 10085Amp The charging capacity will go to peak in around 3 seconds This may cause a generator to drop frequency making inverter transfer to battery mode It is suggested to gradually put 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 2 5 3 Transfer While in the Standby Mode the AC input 1s continually monitored Whenever AC power falls below the VAC Trip voltage 154 VAC default setting for 220VAC 90VAC for 120 the inverter automatically transfers back to the Inverter Mode with minimum interruption to your appliances as long as the inverter 1s 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 1s 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
34. ork 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 HP Series Fan Operation Logic HEAT SINK 65 lt 85 T lt 60C gt 85 TEMPERATURE gt 85 lt 80 100 CHARGER Load lt 20 Load gt 50 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 1s required in inverter and charge mode This 1s 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 e Speed to be controlled in a smooth manner as a function of internal temperature and or current e Fan should not start stop suddenly e Fan should run at minimum speed needed to cool unit e Fan noise level target 60db at a distance of Im Ts Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 5 13 DIP Switches On the front panel of inverter there are 5 DIP switches which enable users to customize the performance of the device Table 2 5 11 HP Series Dip Switch Function Setting DIP Switch Position 0 Position 1 10 0Vdc 10 5Vdc Low Battery Trip Volt For Deep Cycle Battery For Starting Battery 2 for 24Vdc 4 for 48Vdc For Utility Mode For Generator Mode 184 253Vac 140 270Vac
35. r 15 Ah of power The length of time a load is operated will affect the power draw In some cases an appliance which draws a large wattage may not consume as many amp hours as a load drawing fewer watts but running for a longer period of time For Example A circular saw draws 1500 watts or 125 amps It takes 5 seconds to complete a cross cut Twelve such cuts would take a minute and you would consume 125A x 0 016 hour 2 Ah 0 016 1 60 Suggestion All electrical appliances have labels which state their energy consumption Look for an amps rating on motors and a watts rating on other appliances If the label plate has expressed power consumption in amps multiply by volts for the watts required watts volts x amps When calculating battery bank size consider the following Motors typically require 3 to 6 times their running current when starting Check the manufacturer s data sheets for their starting current requirements If you will be starting large motors from the inverter increase the battery bank size to allow for the higher start up current 4 2 4 Battery Configurations The battery bank must be wired to match the inverter s DC input voltage specifications 12 or 24 or 48Vdc In addition the batteries can be wired to provide additional run time Series Wiring batteries in series increases the total bank output voltage This voltage MUST match the DC requirements of the inverter or inverter and or battery damage may o
36. r can be customized to start up a generator when 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 The auto generator start feature will only work with generators designed to work with this feature There is an open closed 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 Battery temperature sensor BTS A battery temperature sensor BTS option can easily be installed in the system to ensure proper charging of the batteries based on temperature Installing a BTS extends battery life by preventing overcharging in warm temperatures and undercharging in cold temperatures 295 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series To install the Battery Temperature Sensor 1 Run the battery temperature sensor wire in the DC conduit if used and route the RJ11 connector end to the BATTERY SENSE port located on the front of the inverter 2 Secure the sensor to one of the batteries located in the center of the battery pack v 1 1 1Port Battery BTS Function Temperature Sensor BTS Conformal Coating Entire line of HP PV inverters have been processed with a conformal coating on the PCB making it water rust and dust resistant OA Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 3 Installation
37. ractive Technology HP PV Series HPS PV Series HPS PV Function Optional LV NA JPN HV INTL 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 ema p p f Line onmes ngon ____ w w wo 2 tne comeback va xs ns zs _ Oueseremisk Onnema we me m m pom om ss m me zm m me m 2 5 7 Power Saver Mode PURE SINEWAVE INVERTE R a 4 A pA EE amp CHARGER SAVER Battery Type Saver Alarm Selector On gt lt 2 BATT TYPE amp CHG VOLTAGE N ISO Position Fast V FloatV c 2 for 24v 4 for 48v arge Off U S A j ci WARNING High internal voltage Please read andu stand instructions g orinsta ng this unit ine edith nstructions 5 ER gt gt o 2 25 There are 3 different working status for HP inverter Power Saver Auto Power Saver Off and Power Off When power switch 15 in Unit Off position the inverter is powered off NES Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series When power switch is turned to either of Power
38. reason for the noise from transformer and or case When in inverter mode sometimes the transformer and or case of the inverter may vibrate and make noise If the noise comes from transformer According to the characteristics of our inverter mainly there is one type of load which most likely may cause rattles of transformer That is half wave load A load that uses only half cycle of the power see figure 1 This tends to cause an imbalance of the magnetic field of the transformer reducing its rated working freq from 20K Hz to maybe 15KHz it varies according to different loads In such a case the frequency of noise falls exactly into the range 200Hz 20KHz that human ears can hear The most common load of such kind is a hair drier 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 bigger capacity will normally solve this problem The noise will not do any harm to the inverter or the loads U t Figure Half Cycle Load Waveform 6 Warranty We offer 1 year limited warranty The following cases are not covered under warranty DC polarity reverse The inverter 15 designed without DC polarity reverse protection A polarity reverse may severely damage the inverter 2 Wrong AC wiring 3 Operating in a wet environment 4
39. s manual contains important instructions for all HP PV Inverter Charger models 1 Important Safety Information that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the inverter 1 1 General Safety Precautions 1 Before installing and using the HP Inverter Charger read all instructions and cautionary markings on the HP Inverter Charger and all appropriate sections of this guide Be sure to read all instructions and cautionary markings for any equipment attached to this unit 2 This unit is designed for indoor use only Do not expose the HP Inverter Charger to rain snow or spray 3 To reduce risk of fire hazard do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Do not install the HP Inverter Charger in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result 4 Use only attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 5 To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring 1s in good condition and that wire is not undersized Do not operate the HP Inverter Charger with damaged or substandard wiring 6 Do not operate the HP Inverter Charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way If the HP Inverter Charger is damaged see the Warranty section 7 Do not disassemble the HP Inverter Charger It contains no user serviceable parts See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service Attempti
40. sed with Generator Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 2 5 Electrical Performance 2 5 1 Inverter Topology The HP PV inverter charger is built according to the following topology Inverter Full Bridge Topology AC Charger Isolate Boost Topology Solar Charger MPPT PV Controller Because of high efficiency IGBT and 16bit 4 9MHz microprocessor and heavy transformers it outputs PURE SINE WAVE Waveform with an average THD of 8 Max 10 depending of load connected and battery voltage The peak efficiency of HP PV series is 88 Overload Capacity The HP PV series inverters have different overload capacities making it ideal to handle demanding loads 1 For 110 lt Load lt 125 10 no audible alarm in 14 minutes beeps 0 5s every Is in the 15th minute and Fault Turn off after the 15th minute 2 For 125 lt Load lt 150 10 beeps 0 5s every 15 and Fault Turn off after the 1 minute 3 For 300 Load gt 150 10 beeps 0 55 every 15 and Fault Turn off after 20s 2 5 2 AC Charger HP Series is equipped with an active PFC Power Factor Corrected multistage battery charger The PFC feature 15 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 HP PV series charger is able to output max current as long as input AC voltage 15 in the range of 164 243VA
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42. sure crimped sealed ring terminals 5 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series Figure 3 2 1 Battery Cable Connections Do not place anything between battery cable lug and terminal surface Assemble exactly as shown Pe j LM 4 8 48 SS I wa Sr 2 0 Copper Compression Lug 2 0 Aluminum Mechanical Lug N CAUTION Equipment Damage The inverter 1s not reverse polarity protected Reversing the battery polarity on the DC input connections will cause permanent damage to the inverter which 1s not covered under warranty Always check polarity before making connections to the inverter A WARNING Shock Hazard Ensure the inverter is off before disconnecting the battery cables and that AC power is disconnected from the inverter input Battery terminal must be clean to reduce the resistance between the DC terminal and cable connection A buildup of dirt or oxidation may eventually lead to the cable terminal overheating during periods of high current draw Use a stiff wire brush and remove all dirt and corrosion from the battery terminals and cables 26 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series 3 3 AC Wiring We recommend using 10 5A WG wire to connect to the AC terminal block There are 3 different ways of connecting to the terminal block depending on the model All the wirings are CE compliant Call our tech support if you are not sure about how to wire any part of your inverter
43. t of heat will be generated The heat is energy which 1s no longer available to the battery to power loads a relatively long discharge rate 120 hour rate will result in a larger number of amp hours being available for electrical loads 4 2 2 Depth of Discharge The battery bank s size determines the length of time the inverter can supply AC output power The larger the bank the longer the inverter can run In general the battery bank should be designed so the batteries do not discharge more than 60 of their capacity on a regular basis Discharging up to 8096 1s acceptable on a limited basis such as a prolonged utility outage Totally discharging a battery can reduce its effective life or permanently damage it 4 2 3 Understanding Amp Hour Requirements To estimate the battery bank requirements you must first calculate the amount of power you will draw from the batteries during your period of autonomy This power draw 15 then translated into Amp Hours Ah the unit of measure to express deep cycle battery capacity Amp Hours are calculated multiplying the current drawn by the load by the length of time it will operate To calculate amps when the power consumption 15 expressed in watts use the following equation P V P Watts Volts DC 220 Line Interactive Technology HP PV Series For example A 60 watt light bulb will draw approximately 5 0 Amps 5 0 60 12 If the light runs for three hours it will consume 5 0 x 3 o
44. y power fails the battery backup system keeps your appliances powered until utility power is restored Internal protection circuits prevent over discharge of the batteries by shutting down the inverter when a low battery condition occurs When utility or generator power is restored the inverter transfers to the AC source and recharges the batteries Accessories allow the HP PV series to also serve as a central hub of a renewable energy system Set the HP PV Series inverter to battery priority mode designates the inverter preferred UPS configuration In this configuration the load power in normally provided by the inverter However if the inverter output 1s interrupted an internal transfer switch automatically transfers the load from the inverter to commercial AC power The transfer time between inverter and line is short 6ms typical and such transfers are normally not detected by even highly sensitive loads Upon restoration of inverter power the inverter will transfer back to inverter power On the line priority mode 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 15 energized and the load is automatically reconnected to AC utility It features power factor corrected sophisticated multi stage charging and pure sine wave output with unprecedentedly high surge capability to meet
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