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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Notice This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment. Save these instructions! This manual must be considered as an integral part of the equipment. The manual must always accompany the equipment,even when it is transferred to another user or field.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Preface If you have any question or problem when you read the following information, please contact Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Note Co., Ltd. Outline Please read the product manual carefully before installation,operation or maintenance.This manual contains important safety instructions and installation instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Danger Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Warning Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 1. Basic safety information 1.1. Safety instructions Read and understand the instructions of this manual, and be familiar with relevant safety symbols in this chapter, then start to install and troubleshoot the equipment. According to the national and state requirements, before connecting to the electrical grid, you must get permission from the local electrical grid operation can only be performed by qualified electrical engineer.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Please install inverter according to the following section. Fix the inverter on an appropriate objects with enough load bearing capacity (such as walls, PV racks etc.), and ensure that inverter is vertical placed. Choose a place suitable for installing electrical devices.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Before the electrical connection, make sure to use opaque material to cover the PV modules or to disconnect PV array DC switch. Exposure to the sun, PV array will produce a dangerous voltage! Danger All installation accomplished only by professional electrical engineer! Must be trained;...
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) refers to that one electrical equipment functions in a given electromagnetic environment without any trouble or error, and impose no unacceptable effect upon the environment. Therefore, EMC represents the quality characters of an electrical equipment.The inherent noise-immune character: immunity to internal electrical noise.External noise immunity: immunity to electromagnetic noise of external system.Noise emission level: influence of electromagnetic emission upon environment.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Caution hot surface. Comply with the Conformite Europeenne (CE) certification. Grounding point. HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Please read this manual before install This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according to IEC standard 70-1 (EN 60529 June 1997). Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC).
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 2. Product characteristics 2.1. Product informations HYD 10-20KTL-3PH inverter is a three-phase photovoltaic energy storage inverter integrating grid-connected photovoltaic inverter and battery energy storage. The HYD 10-20KTL-3PH inverter has a variety of built-in operating modes to suit the diverse user needs. The HYD 10-20KTL-3PH inverter can provide a complete solution in the period of rising energy costs such as oil and coal, the energy subsidy of photovoltaic grid-connected system keeps falling.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 2.2. Size description Fig. 2-2 Size chart Front view left view Bracket ① ② ③ 2.3. Function characteristics The HYD 10-20KTL-3PH energy storage inverters allow up to 10% overloading to maximize power output, and the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) mode can support inductive loads such as air conditioners or refrigerators with an automatic switchover time of less than 20 milliseconds.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 3. Installation Installation notes Do NOT install the HYD 10-20KTL-3PH on flammable material. Do NOT install the HYD 10-20KTL-3PH in an area used to store Flammable or explosive material. Danger The enclosure and heat sink are very hot while the inverter is working, therefore do NOT install the HYD 10-20KTL-3PH in places where you might touch them inadvertently.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH is found, do not unpack the and contact the dealer as soon as HYD 10-20KTL-3PH possible. You are advised to remove the packing materials within 24 hours before installing the inverter. HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Checking Deliverables After unpacking the inverter, check whether deliverables are intact and complete.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Metal terminals secured to BAT+ input power 2pcs cables M6 Hexagon screws 2pcs M8*80 Expansion bolts used to secure the wall-mount 4pcs bracket to the wall AC Grid connector 1pcs AC Output connector 1pcs Link port 4pin connector 2pcs DRMs connector 1pcs...
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 3.3. Product Overview HYD 10-20KTL-3PH inverter is 100% strictly inspected before package and delivery. It is forbidden to put the HYD 10-20KTL-3PH inverter upside down during delivery. CAUTION Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Screwdriver Wiring Remove and install AC terminal Cross screwdriver screws Removal tool Remove PV terminal Wire stripper Strip wire 4mm Allen Turn the screw to connect rear panel Wrench with inverter. Crimping tool Used to crimp power cables Multi-meter Used to check grounding Marker...
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH d. HYD 10-20KTL-3PH inverter shall be installed in a well-ventilated place. e. No flammable or explosive materials close to HYD 10-20KTL-3PH inverter. f. The AC overvoltage category of HYD 10-20KTL-3PH inverter is category III. g. Maximum altitude: 2000m. 3.6.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH ⑦ 3.7. Moving the HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Step 1 Open the packaging, insert hands into the slots on both sides of the inverter and hold the handles, as shown in Fig.3-4. Fig. 3-4 Moving the inverter ① ②...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH drill holes on the wall. Keep the hammer drill perpendicular to the wall, do not shake when drilling, so as not to damage the wall. If the error of the hole positions is too big, you need to reposition. Step 2 Insert the expansion bolt vertically into the hole, pay attention to the insertion depth of the expanding bolt (should be deep enough).
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 4. Electrical Connections Before performing electrical connections, ensure that the DC switch is OFF. Since the stored electrical charge remains in a capacitor after the DC switch is turned OFF. So it’s necessary to wait for at least 5 minutes for the capacitor to be electrically discharged.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Table 4-2 The decisive voltage class(DVC) Interface PV input port DVCC Grid connection port DVCC Battery input port DVCC Load connection port DVCC USB/WiFi interface DVCA COM interface DVCA CT interface DVCA DRMs DVCA Link Port 0 & Link Port 1 DVCA Fig.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 4.1. Wire instructions Table 4-3 Cable description Recommended Recommended Component Description cable cable type specifications +:Connect the positive electrode of lithium battery Conductor Outdoor multi-core cross-sectional copper cable area:4mm ~6mm -:Connect the negative electrode of lithium battery +:Connect the positive electrode of photovoltaic cell Conductor...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH The inverter is transformer-less, requires the positive pole and negative pole of the PV array are NOT grounded. Otherwise it will cause inverter failure. In the PV power system, all non current carrying metal parts (such as: PV module frame, PV rack, combiner box enclosure, Attention inverter enclosure) should be connected to earth.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 4.3. Battery Connection & PV Connection The connection mode of Battery connection and PV connection is the same, only the terminal specifications are different. Please correctly correspond when inserting the terminal into the machine end. Procedure: Step 1 Select the appropriate cable type and specifications according to the table4-3.Remove cable glands from the positive and negative connectors.( It is recommended that the positive and negative be distinguished by different colors).
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Fig.4-3 Connect Battery&PV connectors 1. Positive metal contact 3. Positive connector 2. Negative metal contact 4. Negative connector ① ② ③ ⑤ ⑥ ④ Disconnect PV connectors ⑦ 4.4. Load connection Procedure: Step 1 Select the appropriate cable type and specifications according to the table4-3.Refer to Fig.4-4 for processing wire.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH terminal, as shown in Fig.4-4 ③④ Step 4 Connect the terminal to the machine port and rotate the clamp clockwise. Fig.4-4 Load connection A:30~50mm B:3~5mm ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ 4.5. Grid connection The inverter is equipped with an integrated residual current monitoring unit. When the inverter detects that the residual current exceeds 300mA, the connection to the power grid will be quickly disconnected.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Table 4-4 Interface description Definition Function Note GND.S USB power - The USB power supply is USB data + 5V/1A; Cannot be used for USB data - external device charging VBUS USB power + 4.6.2 DRMs interface- logic interface Fig.4-7 DRMs interface 1.White and orange 2.Orange...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Pin NO. Color Function White and orange DRM1/5 Orange DRM2/6 White and green DRM3/7 Blue DRM4/8 White and blue DRM0 Green RefGen White and brown Pin7&Pin8 short internal Brown (b)Logic interface for VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11, is in order to control and/or limit the inverter’s output power.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH (c) Logic interface for EN50549-1:2019, is in order to cease active power output within five seconds following an instruction being received at the input interface. Fig.4-9 Inverter – RRCR Connection Table 4-8 Function description of the terminal Pin NO.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH ④ ⑤ Please refer to the following figure for RS485 connection When you need to use RS485 as a cascade of monitoring between inverters. cascade of monitoring between inverters Fig.4-11 RS485 connection( Table 4-10 Interface description Definition Function Note...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Fig.4-13 Cascade communication Table 4-11 Interface description Definition Function Note CANH CAN high data CANL CAN low data The high level of the synchronous signal is 12V SYN_GND1 Synchronizing signal GND IN_SYN1 Synchronizing signal 4.6.5 CT-External current sensor interface...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ Table 4-12 Interface description Definition Function Note The current sensor outputs a Ict_R- negative electrode Used to connect R phase current sensor of power grid The current sensor outputs a Ict_R+ positive electrode The current sensor outputs a Ict_S-...
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 5. Buttons and indicator lights Fig.5-1 Buttons and indicator lights 5.1. Buttons press “Back” to the previous screen or enter the main interface. press “Up” to the upper menu option or value plus 1. press “Down”...
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 6. Operation 6.1. Double Check Please double check the following before operation. Inverter is firmly fastened to the mounting bracket on the wall. PV+/PV- wires are firmly connected, polarity and voltage are correct. BAT+/BAT- wires are firmly connected, polarity and voltage are correct. DC isolator is correctly connected between battery &...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH You need to set the following parameters before inverter starts to operate. Table 6- 1 Set the parameters Parameter Note 1.OSD Language Option The default English. If you are connected to the host computer such as collector or mobile phone APP, 2.System time setting and confirmation the time should have been calibrated to the local time.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH *5.Set battery parameters (Take the default input channel configuration as an example).Start with battery 1 and work your way up to battery n. Battery Type Type of band Lead acid or no protocol communication protocol type 1.Battery Address 1.Battery Capacity 2.Battery Charge Current...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH In the main interface, press “Down” button to enter grid/battery parameters page. Main interface Down↓ Grid Output Information Grid(V) R......***.*V Grid(V) S.......***.*V Grid(V) T.......***.*V AC Current R....**.**A AC Current S....**.**A AC Current T....**.**A Frequency....**.**Hz Down ↓...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH menu has the following five options. Main interface Back 1.Basic Setting 2.Advanced Setting 3.Event List 4.System Information 5.Energy Statistic 6.Software Update 6.3.1 Basic setting 1. Basic Setting 1.Language Settings 2.Energy Storage Mode 3.Auto Test 4.Input Channel Config 5.EPS Mode 1.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH If the battery is full(or already at Max generation < LOAD Charge Power), excess power will be consumption, it will discharge the exported to the grid. battery to supply power to load. If PV generation + Battery < LOAD consumption, inverter will import power from the grid.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH weekends, which means the home electricity consumption is much higher on weekends. Thus, you need to store some cheap electricity on weekends only. This is possible using our Time-of-use mode. In summer, if your PV system can produce more electricity than your home electricity consumption.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH *****W 3. Auto Test (ONLY for Italian Market) 3.Auto Test 1.Autotest Fast 2.Autotest STD 3.QF Time Setting 4.QV Time Setting 5.Control 81.S1 Autotest Fast 1. Autotest Fast Start Autotest Press “Ok” to start Testing 59.S1... ↓ Wait Test 59.S1 OK! ↓...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH consuming. PF Time Setting 3.PF Time Setting Set:** s QV Time Setting 4.QV Time Setting Set:** s Control 81.S1 5.Control 81.S1 Enable 81.S1 Disable 81.S1 Input Channel Config 4.Input Channel Config 1.Input Channel0 Disabled 2.Input Channel1 PV input 1 3.Input Channel2 PV input 2...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH If PV generation < LOAD consumption If PV generation is normal,but LOAD (ΔP > 100W), inverter will discharge consumption=0, the surplus power will be stored in the battery. battery. 6.3.2 Advanced setting Input 0715 2.Advanced setting 1.Battery Parameter 2.Clear Energy Data 3.Clear Events...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH In case of blackout: Inverter will work in EPS mode (if EPS mode is enabled) & keep discharging the battery till battery SOC is less than 20%. 6.Depth of Discharge Discharge Depth EPS Discharge Depth EPS Restore Depth Clear Energy Data Clean the inverter of the total power generation.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 7.Logic interface Control Enable Disable 8. Safety Param Please refer to table 6-1 for safety parameter setting 6.3.3 Event List Event List is used to display the real-time event records, including the total number of events and each specific ID No. and happening time. User can enter Event List interface through main interface to check details of real-time event records, Event will be listed by the happening time, and recent events will be listed in the front.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Down↓ Inverter Info (4) DRMS Control PF Time Setting QV Time Setting Power Factor 2.Battery Info Battery info(1) Battery Type Battery Capacity Discharge Depth Max Charge (A) Down↓ Inverter Info (2) Over (V) Protection Max Charge (V) Max Discharge (A) Min Discharge (V) 3.Safety Param.
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Step 1 Insert the usb flash drive into the compute. Step 2 SOFAR SOLAR will send the Software code to the user who needs to update. After user receive the file,please decompressing file and cover the original file in usb flash drive.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Step 4 Insert the usb flash drive into the USB/Wifi interface. Step 5 Then turn on DC switch. Step 6 OK Input 0715 6.Software Update Input password Start Update Updating DSP1 Updating DSP2 Updating ARM Step 7 If the following errors occur, please upgrade again.If this continues many times, contact technical support for help.
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 7. Troubleshooting This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with the inverter. This section help users to identify the inverter fault. Please read the following procedures carefully: Check the warning, fault messages or fault codes shown on the inverter ...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Table 7-1 Eventlist Code Name Description Solution The grid voltage is too If the alarm occurs occasionally, the ID001 GridOVP high possible cause is that the electric grid is abnormal occasionally. Inverter will The grid voltage is too ID002 GridUVP automatically return to normal operating...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Power grid line voltage ID011 VGridLineFault error Inverter voltage ID012 InvOVP overvoltage Power grid current ID017 HwADFaultIGrid sampling error Wrong sampling of dc ID018 HwADFaultDCI component grid current HwADFaultVGri Power grid voltage ID019 d(DC) sampling error (DC) HwADFaultVGri Power grid...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH ID035 SChip_Fault Chip error (DC) ID036 MChip_Fault Chip error (AC) HwAuxPowerFau Auxiliary power error ID037 ID041 RelayFail Relay detection failure insulation Check the insulation resistance between the impedance photovoltaic array and ground (ground), if ID042 IsoFault there is a short circuit, the fault should be repaired in time.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Ambient temperature 2 ID058 TempFault_Env2 protection Module 1 temperature ID059 TempFault_Inv1 protection Module 2 temperature ID060 TempFault_Inv2 protection Module 3 temperature ID061 TempFault_Inv3 protection VbusRmsUnbala Unbalanced bus voltage Internal faults of inverter, switch OFF ID065 inverter, wait for 5 minutes, then switch ON inverter.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH overvoltage If no, please contact technical support. Inverter voltage SwBusInstantOV ID073 instantaneous value software overvoltage Battery overcurrent ID081 SwBatOCP software protection overcurrent ID082 DciOCP protection Output instantaneous ID083 SwOCPInstant current protection SwBuckBoostOC BuckBoost software ID084 flow Output effective value ID085 SwAcRmsOCP...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH overflows ID110 Overload1 Overload protection 1 Please check whether the inverter is operating under overload. ID111 Overload2 Overload protection 2 ID112 Overload3 Overload protection 3 Internal temperature is Make sure the inverter is installed where too high. there is no direct sunlight.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH unrecoverIpvUnb uneven flow ID132 alance permanent failure Permanent battery unrecoverEPSBat ID133 overcurrent failure in EPS mode Output transient unrecoverAcOCP ID134 overcurrent permanent Instant failure Permanent failure of unrecoverIacUnb ID135 unbalanced output alance current unrecoverPvConf Input mode setting error Check input mode...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH FLASH error If no, please contact technical support. SciCommLose(D communication ID153 error (DC) SciCommLose(A communication ID154 error (AC) SciCommLose(F communication ID155 use) error (Fuse) Inconsistent software Contact for technical support and software ID156 SoftVerError versions upgrades. Communication failure Make sure your battery is compatible with of lithium battery...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Fan 3 fault Please check whether the fan 3 of inverter is ID171 FanFault3 running normally. Fan 4 fault Please check whether the fan 4 of inverter is ID172 FanFault4 running normally. Fan 5 fault Please check whether the fan 5 of inverter is ID173 FanFault5 running normally.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Heat sink cleaning For the long-term proper operation of inverters, ensure there is enough space around the heat sink for ventilation, check the heat sink for blockage (dust, snow, etc.) and clean them if they exist. Please clean the heat sink with an air blower, a dry &...
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 8. Technical Data Battery Parameters Datasheet 10KTL-3PH 15KTL-3PH 20KTL-3PH Battery type Li-lon No. of battery input Battery voltage range 180V-800V Battery voltage range 200V~800V 300V~800V 400V~800V for full load Max. charging/discharging 10000W 15000W 20000W power Max. charging/discharging 50A(25A/25A) current...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH PV String Input Data Datasheet 10KTL-3PH 15KTL-3PH 20KTL-3PH Recommended 15000Wp(7500Wp 22500Wp(11250W 30000Wp(15000W Max.PV power /7500Wp) p/11250Wp) p/15000Wp) Max DC voltage 1000V Start-up 200V voltage MPPT voltage range 180-960V Rated DC voltage 600V No. of MPP trackers No.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH AC Output Data (ON-Grid ) Datasheet 10KTL-3PH 15KTL-3PH 20KTL-3PH Nominal AC power 10000W 15000W 20000W Max. AC power 11000VA 16500VA 22000VA output to utility grid Max. AC power from 20000VA 30000VA 40000VA utility grid Max. AC current output to utility grid Max.
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH AC Output Data (Off-Grid ) Datasheet 10KTL-3PH 15KTL-3PH 20KTL-3PH Nominal output 10000W 15000W 20000W power Max. output power 11000VA 16500VA 22000VA Peak output power, 15000VA, 60s 22000VA, 60s 22000VA, 60s Duration Max. output current Peak output current, 22A, 60s 32A, 60s 32A, 60s...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Efficiency And Protection Datasheet 10KTL-3PH 15KTL-3PH 20KTL-3PH MPPT efficiency 99.9% Euro efficiency 97.0% 97.5% 97.8% Max. efficiency 97.5% 97.8% 98.0% Max. battery charge/discharge 97.2% 97.5% 97.7% efficiency DC switch PV reverse polarity protection Output over current protection Output over voltage protection...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Feature And Standard Datasheet 10KTL-3PH 15KTL-3PH 20KTL-3PH DC terminal Grid AC terminal 5P Connector Back-up AC terminal 5P Connector Display LCD Display Monitoring interfaces Bluetooth / RS485 / WIFI / GPRS (optional) Parallel operation Standard warranty Standard 5 years AS/NZS 4777, VDE V 0124-100, V0126-1-1, VDE-AR-N Grid...
User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH 9. Quality Assurance Standard warranty period The standard warranty period of inverter is 60 months (5 years). There are two calculation methods for the warranty period: 1. Purchase invoice provided by the customer: the first flight provides a standard warranty period of 60 months (5 years) from the invoice date;...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Once the extended warranty service is purchased, our company will issue the extended warranty card to the customer to confirm the extended warranty period. Invalid warranty clause Equipment failure caused by the following reasons is not covered by the warranty: The "warranty card"...
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User manual HYD 10-20KTL-3PH Statement If you have purchased this product in Australia,you should be aware that this warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies held by a consumer at law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
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