User Manual AC-Coupled Inverter A-BP Series V1.
Content User Manual V1.3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 Introduction......................................................................1 1.1 Operation Modes Introduction.................................................................1 1.2 Safety and Warning....................................................................................2 1.3 Product Overview.......................................................................................6 1.4 User Interface Introduction................................
Content User Manual V1.3 03 OTHER...............................................................................32 3.2 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................34 3.3 Disclaimer..................................................................................................37 3.4 Technical Parameters .............................................................................38 3.4.1 Inverter Specification......................................
01 Introduction User Manual V1.3 01 Introduction The A-BP series, also called AC-coupled or bidirectional inverters, provides energy management in a PV system that includes solar modules (or not), a battery, loads, and utility grid connection. Energy produced by the PV system will be used to optimize self-consumption, excess will be used to charge the battery, anymore could be exported to the grid. The battery shall discharge to support loads when PV power is insufficient to meet self-consumption needs.
01 Introduction User Manual V1.3 1.2 Safety and Warning A-BP series AC-COUPLED inverter has been designed and tested in accordance with safety requirements. As with power electronic devices, there are residual risks despite strict standards. You are recommended to read the following information carefully to prevent personal injury and property damage.
01 Introduction User Manual V1.3 Fragile - The package/product should be handled carefully and never be tipped over or slung. Fragile - L’emballage/produit doit être manipulé avec soin et ne jamais être renversé ou en bandoulière. Refer to the operating instructions. Consultez les instructions d’exploitation. Keep dry! The package/product must be protected from excessive humidity and must be stored under cover.
01 Introduction User Manual V1.3 Do not open the inverter's cover or change any components without manufacturer's authorization, otherwise the warranty commitment for the inverter will be invalid. N’ouvrez pas la couverture de l’onduleur ou ne modifiez aucun composant sans l’autorisation du fabricant, sinon l’engagement de garantie pour l’onduleur sera invalide.
01 Introduction User Manual V1.3 Do not touch any live compoents of the inverters. Ne touchez pas à des compoents vivants des onduleurs. Any equipment damage caused by incorrect cable connections is not covered by the warranty. Tout dommage causé par des connexions incorrectes au câble n’est pas couvert par la garantie. Operation personnel must wear proper PPE all the time when connecting cables. Le personnel d’exploitation doit porter l’EPI approprié tout le temps lors de la connexion des câbles.
01 Introduction User Manual V1.3 1.3 Product Overview WiFi Reset Reload LED Indicators Battery Terminal Auto-transformer Terminal On-grid Terminal Back-up Terminal Grounding (PE) Busbar Energy Meter CT Terminal BMS [3] EMS Grounding (PE) Busbar WiFi Module [1] BMS: For battery communication with the inverter. [2] EMS: Used to upgrade programs and communicate with third-party monitoring software.
01 Introduction User Manual V1.3 1.4 User Interface Introduction RESET SYSTEM BACK-UP BATTERY GRID ENERGY COM Wi-Fi FAULT Wi-Fi reset & reload Wi-Fi reset means restarting Wi-Fi module. Wi-Fi settings will be reprocessed and saved automatically. Wi-Fi Reload means setting Wi-Fi module back to default factory setting. Wi-Fi reload Wi-Fi reset Long press reset button (longer than 3s). The Wi-Fi LED will double blink until the WiFi configuration is reloaded. Short press reset button.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 02 Installation Instructions 2.1 Unacceptable Installations Please avoid the following installations which will damage the system or the Inverter. The following installations should be avoided. Any damage caused will not be covered by the warranty policy. Generator Battery Battery Back-up Single battery bank cannot be connected to multiple inverters. On-Grid or back-up side cannot be connected to any AC generator.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 2.2 Packing List Inverter Mounting Plate Allen Wrench Documentation Screws COM Module Expansion Bolts Mounting Plate 2 PIN Terminal 6 PIN Terminal CT PIN Terminal Ferrules Mounting Frame Screw Driver Cap Remove Tool 2.3 Mounting 2.3.1 Select Mounting Location For inverter's protection and convenient maintenance, mounting location for inverter should be selected carefully based on the following rules: Rule 1.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Keep away from sunlight Keep it clear Keep dry Sun of snow Rain Accmulated snow Rule 6. Inverter should be installed at eye level for convenient maintenance. Rule 7. Product label on inverter should be clearly visible after installation. Do not damage the lable. Rule 8. Do not install the inverter when it is snowing or raining. If you have to, pay attention to the waterproof and moisture-proof of the inverter and distribution box. Rule 9.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 192mm (7.56 in.) (16.34 in.) 415mm 791mm (31.14 in.) (6.89 in.) 175mm Step 1 (4.33 in.) (4.72 in.) 110mm 120mm Take out the mounting template which is to locate the hole position of the wall mounted brackets. Fix the mounting template on the wall which is suitable for installation of inverter. Please drill 7 holes on the wall according to the size on the frame post.(8mm*1 in diameter, and 80mm*2 in depth). 120mm (4.72 in.) 359mm (14.13 in.) 150mm (5.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Step 2 Use expansion bolts in accessory box to fix the wall-mounted bracket onto the wall tightly. Wall -mounted bracket Expansion bolts (4.33 in.) (4.72 in.) 150mm (5.91 in.) 110mm 120mm 120mm (4.72 in.) 70mm 70mm (2.76 in.)(2.76 in.) WARNING! Bearing capacity of the wall must be higher than 100kg(220.46lb), otherwise it may not be able to prevent the inverter from dropping. La capacité de roulement du mur doit être supérieure à 100 kg(220.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Step 4 Fasten the inverter by fixed screws. (3 positions) Step 5 Inverter can be locked for prevention of thievery. Lock will not be provided by inverter manufacturer. 2.4 Conduit and Wiring Installation DANGER! Before starting installation or commissioning A-BP, please read the following statements carefully. • During wiring connection, the operator should always wear proper PPE.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 2.4.1 Wiring Box Conduit Plugs Conduit plugs are provided for 1”diameter conduit fittings. An appropriate conduit adaptor or reducing washers should be applied when conduit fittings with other dimensions are used. Step 1 4mm(0.16 in.) Undo the 4 screws of the wiring box cover with the included Allen Wrench and remove the cover. Step 2 Remove the waterproof cover(s) with the included cap removal tool.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 no power left in the inverter. • Be careful about any electric shock or chemical hazard. Personal injury may be caused by a short circuit of the battery. High transient current will release an energy surge sufficient even cause a fire. • Do not connect or disconnect battery cable when A-BP is running. • According to the inverter specification for battery input circuit protection, it needs an external DC breaker (70A) connect between battery and inverter.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Step 1 Use the correct wire ferrule from the accessory box. Crimp the ferrule onto the conductor core tightly, as shown below. Note: Make sure the cable jacket is not locked within the wire ferrule’s crimped section. It is not necessary to utilize a wire ferrule if using a solid (non-stranded) conductor, just remove the insulation. Cable Terminal Step 2 Run the battery cables through a conduit opening below the battery (BAT INPUT) terminals.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Make sure the inverter is totally isolated from any DC or AC power before connecting AC cable. Assurez-vous que l’onduleur est totalement isolé de toute puissance DC ou AC avant de connecter le câble AC. DANGER! Please use 90℃, #8-10 AWG copper building wire. Do not use aluminum cables . Inverter Model Maximum outside diameter 7.4mm(0.29in.) 18mm 0.71in.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 2.4.4 Back-up Connection Declaration for back-up function The below statement lays out general policies governing the AC-coupled inverters. 1. The back-up function needs the addition of a GoodWe auto-transformer for 120V back-up loads. Otherwise, the off-grid function may not be used, and back-up loads may be damaged. 2. Some external factors may cause the system to fail on back-up mode.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Frequency-Watt curve Active Power Output in % of Nameplater 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 62.4 62.3 62.2 62 62.1 61.9 61.8 61.7 61.6 61.5 61.4 61.3 61.2 61 61.1 60.9 60.8 60.7 60.6 60.5 60.4 60.3 60.2 60 60.1 59.9 59.8 59.7 59.6 59.5 0% 59.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Back-up Connection DANGER! Make sure the inverter is totally isolated from any DC or AC power before connecting back-up cable. Assurez-vous que l’onduleur est totalement isolé de toute puissance DC ou AC avant de connecter le câble de back-up. When using the back-up function of the inverter, corresponding protective devices like AC breaker should be applied to ensure safety or satisfy local requirement.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Case1. If there is no 240V Load, both 120V Load 1 and Load 2 individually have a total Max power ≤ 5kVA. Case2. If there is only a 240V Load and no 120V loads, inverter output power ≤ 10kVA. Case3. If there is 240V Load with a power draw = P1, then any 120V load has a maximum power ≤ (10-P1)/2 kVA. Note: The 120V and 240V load configuration of the auto-transformer should meet the below requirements.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Step 2 Run the Back-up conductors (N, L1, L2) through a conduit opening located either below the BACK UP terminals. Connect the Back-up AC conductors to BACK UP terminals. BACK UP N L1 L2 2.4.5 Auto-transformer Connection (Optional) The off-grid functions can be used only after the auto-transformer is installed. DANGER! The auto-transformer cannot be installed near flammable, explosive or strong electro-magnetic equipment.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Step 2 Carry the auto-transformer by holding the heatsink on two sides and place the equipment on the mounting bracket. CAUTION! The auto-transformer is small in size, but very heavy. It is recommended that two people carry it during installation. L’auto-transformateur est de petite taille, mais très lourd. Il est recommandé que deux personnes le portent pendant l’installation.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Step 3 The temperature sensor (‘NTC’) connection to the auto-transformer uses a pair of #22 or #24 AWG, 600V insulated wires. One end connects with a 2-pin ‘A-TX’ terminal inside the inverter, and the other end is crimped with the smallest wire ferrule in the accessory box and connected to the auto-transformer ‘NTC’ terminal. Use the correct wire ferrule from the accessory box. Crimp the wire ferrule onto each conductor (L1, N, L2) core tightly.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 2.4.6 CT Connections The two split-core current transformers (CTs) in product box must be installed for the system to detect AC Mains current direction and magnitude; this data instructs the operation of A-BP inverter based on operating mode. Note: 1. The Smart Meter with CT is well configured, please do not change any setting on the Smart Meter. 2. Each CT must be connected on a separate phase (e.g., L1 and L2) 3.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 2.4.7 Battery BMS Connection There are two serial communication options for the battery BMS (Battery management system) of the A-BP series: - Controller Area Network (CAN) 1 communication (e.g., for BYD battery) - RS-485 communication (‘485 network’) (e.g., for LG battery) Select the corresponding communication according to the battery type installed. The BMS uses a #22 AWG, 600V insulated cable. Step 1 Use the right pin terminal from the accessory box.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 Step 4 After all the wiring is connected, please reattach the wiring distribution box cover; ensure that waterproof fittings are used and that the conduit/tubing will not channel water into the wiring compartment. Note: the wiring box cover fits only one way according to 2 pins and matching holes across the top that must line up. 2.4.
02 Installation Instructions User Manual V1.3 2.6 Wiring System For A-BP Series Inverter (Full Backup) This diagram is an example for US Split grid system.
User Manual V1.3 02 Installation Instructions 1'' Conduit 1''Conduit PE L2 L1 N ATS BOX 1'' Conduit *Note 1 AC Grid [L1,N,L2],8AWG(8~12AWG) *Note 2 L2 CT2 CT1 L1 N 50A CB 50A CB L2 CT2 CT1 L1 N Two Meter CTs 50A *Note 2 CB PE L2 L1 N 50A CB BMS Cable 22AWG(20~24AWG),600V insulated BAT+,BAT-,6AWG(6~12AWG) Auto-transformer AC[L1,N,L2],8AWG(8~12AWG) CT 1 200A CB CT 2 1'' Conduit Auto-transformer Temp.
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User Manual V1.3 02 Installation Instructions 1'' Conduit L2 N L1PE T1T2 PEL2N L1 1'' Conduit Neutral Bus-bar Wiring Box Of ABP Series AC Coupled Inverter (Partial Load) 1'' Conduit BACKUP Loads Distribution Panel *Note 3 PE L2N L1 BAT+, BAT-, 90℃, 6AWG 50A 50A BACKUP Panel CB CB Main Breaker BMS Cable 22AWG(20~24AWG),600V insulated 1'' Conduit L2 N L1 PE L2 N L1 PE Two Meter CTs 50A CB Auto-transformer Temp.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 03 OTHER 3.1 Error Messages The error messages below will be displayed on PV Master App or reported by e-mail if an error occurs. ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION REASON SOLUTIONS Utility Loss Public grid power is not available (power lost or ongrid connection fails) Inverter does not detect the connection of grid 1. Check (use multi-meter) if AC side has voltage . Make sure grid power is available. 2. Make sure AC cables are connected tightly and well. 3.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION REASON SOLUTIONS 1. Use multi-meter to check if the resistance between earth & inverter Isolation failure frame is close to zero. If it's not, please could be caused by ensure that the connection is well. multiple reasons 2. If the humidity is too high, isolation failure may occur. like that the PV panels are not 3.Check the resistance between PV1+/ grounded well, DC PV2+/PV3+/PV4/+BAT+/PV- to earth.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION REASON SOLUTIONS DC Bus High BUS voltage is over-high / Try to restart the inverter. Check if the fault still occurs. If not, it means it is caused by an occasional situation,or contact after-sales. Back-Up Over Load Back-up side is over loaded Total back-up load power is higher than the back-up nominal output power Decrease back-up loads to make sure the total load power is lower than back-up nominal output power (please refer to page 24).
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 b. If battery does not discharge when Meter power is higher than 100W, please check CT connection ffdand direction; 3. Make sure SOC (State of charge) is higher than 1-DOD (Depth of discharge). Or if battery ffddischarges to below 1-DOD, battery will only discharge again when SOC charged to (20%+1DOD)/ ffd2 (if the battery discharge is needed immediately, the user should restart battery). 4.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 Q: Why battery switch always trip when it starts up? A: The switch of lithium battery normally trips because of following reasons: 1. BMS communication fails. 2. Battery SOC is too low, battery trips to protect itself. 3. An electrical short-cut happened on battery connection side. Or for other reasons please contact after-sales.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 Other Questions Q: Is there a quick way to make the system work? A: For the shortest way, please refer to "A-BP Quick Installation Instructions" and "PV Master App Instruction". Q: What kind of load can i use to connect on back-up side? A: Please refer to user manual on page 21.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 3.4 Technical Parameters 3.4.1 Inverter Specification Technical Data Battery Input Data GW5000A-BP Battery Type Battery Voltage Range (V) GW6000A-BP GW7000A-BP Li-Ion 80~495 *1 Max Continuous Charging Current(A) Max Continuous Discharging Current (A) 50 50 Charging Strategy for Li-ion Battery Self-adaption to BMS AC Output Data (On-grid) Nominal Apparent Power Output to Utility Grid (VA) Max.
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03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 Technical Data Battery Input Data GW7600A-BP Battery Type Li-Ion Max Continuous Charging Current(A) Max Continuous Discharging Current (A) 50 50 Charging Strategy for Li-ion Battery Self-adaption to BMS AC Output Data (On-grid) 7600 8600 9600 9120 9600 9600 Output Voltage Range (V) 211 to 264 @240 Nominal AC Grid Frequency (Hz) Max. AC Current Output to Utility Grid (A) Max.
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03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 3.4.2 Auto-transformer Specfication Technical Data GW9600A-TX Max.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 3.4.3 Grid Parameter Setting For parameter, which used in grid support and protection function, adjustable requirement of CA Rule 21, HECO 14H and IEEE1547, the relevant explanations and setting methods can obtain by reading Parameter Adjustable Method Of Grid Support Utility Interactive Inverter, the document can be obtained by contacting the after-sales.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 3.5 Maintenance WARNING! These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the operating instructions. Ces instructions d’entretien sont destinées uniquement au personnel qualifié. Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, n’effectuez aucun service autre que celui spécifié dans les instructions d’exploitation. 3.5.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 3.5.2 Fuse Replacement If the inverter fuses are broken, replace them quickly. Before the replacement, all the power (PV, battery, AC) connected by A-BP must be turned off. Otherwise it will bring danger. The fuse must be of the same size, the current specification must be the same as the original fuse or higher, not less than the original specification. Steps are as follows: Step 1 Remove the 4 screws by Allen Wrench. Remove the cover.
03 OTHERS User Manual V1.3 3.5.3 About Periodical Maintenance The AC-COUPLED Inverter requires little to no maintenance, at a minimum, conduct a visual inspection: Check the enclosure for any signs of wear and tear. Lookout for ingress of water or pests. Any issues described above shall only be addressed by a trained certified personnel, otherwise the warranty will be invalid.
Appendix User Manual V1.3 Appendix Other Tests For Australian requirements, in the THDi test, Zref should be added between the inverter and mains.
Appendix User Manual V1.3 Overvoltage category definition Category I Applies to equipment connected to a circuit where measures have been taken to reduce transient overvoltage to a low level. Category II Applies to equipment not permanently connected to the installation. Examples are appliances, portables tools and other plug-connected equipment. Category III Applies to a fixed equipment downstream, including the main distribution board.
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