Hypontech HPS Series User Manual

Hypontech HPS Series User Manual

Single-phase grid-tied solar inverters

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  • Page 2 HPS Series Single-Phase Grid-tied Solar Inverters USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Notes on this Manual ..................... 6 1.1 Area of validity ..................6 1.2 Target group ..................6 1.3 Symbols used in this manual ............. 7 2 Safety ........................8 2.1 Intended use ..................8 2.2 Safety standards .................. 9 2.4 Symbols on the label .................13 2.5 Basic safety protection ..............
  • Page 4 5.4.1 Requirements for the DC Connection ........... 27 5.4.2 Assembling the DC connectors...............28 5.4.3 Connecting the PV array................31 6 Communication ....................32 6.1 System monitoring via WiFi ............. 32 6.2 Inverter demand response modes (DRED) ........33 6.3 Active power control with smart meter ......... 34 7 Commissioning .....................
  • Page 5 12.1 Cleaning the contacts of the DC switch........65 12.2 Cleaning the heat sink ..............65 13 Recycling and disposal..................66 14 EU Declaration of Conformity ................66 15 Warranty ....................... 67 16 Contact ......................... 68...
  • Page 6: Notes On This Manual

    1 Notes on this Manual General Notes The HPS series is a transformerless solar inverter with indenpendent MPP tracker. It converts the direct current (DC) from a photovoltaic (PV) array to grid-compliant alternating current (AC) and feeds it into the utility grid.
  • Page 7: Symbols Used In This Manual

    1.3 Symbols used in this manual The safety precautions and general information are used in this manual as follows:...
  • Page 8: Safety

    2 Safety 2.1 Intended use 1. HPS converts the direct current from PV array into grid-compliant alternating current. 2. The product is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. 3. The product must only be operated with PV arrays (PV modules and cabling) of protection class II, in accordance with IEC 61730, application class A.
  • Page 9: Safety Standards

    Directive 2014/30/EU. HPS also complies with the requirement for safety and EMC in Australia and New Zealand market. They are labeled with the CE mark and RCM mark. For more information about certificates in other countries and regions, please visit website ( http://www.hypontech.com). 2.3 Important safety information...
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  • Page 13: Symbols On The Label

    2.4 Symbols on the label Symbol Explanation Danger of life due to electric shock Risk of burns due to hot surface. Do not dispose of this inverter with household waste. CE mark. Certified safety The product is TUV-tested and complies with the requirements of the EU Equipment and Product Safety Act.
  • Page 14: Basic Safety Protection

    2.5 Basic safety protection We provide the following safety protection: 1) .Over-voltage, under-voltage protection; 2) Over-frequency, under-frequency protection; 3) Over-temperature monitoring; 4) Residual current monitoring; 5) Insulation monitoring 6) Anti-islanding protection; 7) DC feed-in monitoring;...
  • Page 15: Unpacking

    3 Unpacking 3.1 Scope of delivery Object Description Quantity PV Inverter 1 piece Wall-mounting bracket 1 piece Mounting accessory kit: Wall anchors and hexagon bolts (2×) 1 set M5×12 mm pan head screw (1×) DC connector 1 pair / 2 pairs AC Plug connector 1 piece WiFi stick(optional)
  • Page 16: Mounting

    4 Mounting 4.1 Ambient conditions Be sure the inverter is installed out of the reach of children. Mount the inverter in areas where it cannot be touched inadvertently. Ensure good access to the inverter for installation and possible service. To make sure that heat can dissipate, observe the following minimum clearance to walls, other inverters, or objects: Direction Min.
  • Page 17: Selecting The Mounting Location

    The mounting method, location and surface must be suitable for the inverter's weight and dimensions. If mounted in a residential area, we recommend mounting the inverter on a solid surface. Plasterboard and similar materials are not recommended due to audible vibrations when in use. 10.
  • Page 18 4.2 Selecting the mounting location Mount the inverter vertically or tilted backward by a maximum of 15°. Never mount the inverter tilted forward or sideways. Never mount the inverter horizontally. Mount the inverter at eye level to make it easy to operate and to read the display.
  • Page 19: Mounting The Inverter With The Wall Bracket

    4.3 Mounting the inverter with the wall bracket Mounting procedures: 1. Use the wall bracket as a drilling template and mark the positions of the drill holes. Drill 2 holes required using a drill with 10 mm bit. The holes must be about 70 mm deep.
  • Page 20 4. Push the inverter as far as possible and attach it to both sides of the wall bracket using the M5 screws. Install an antitheft lock (optional), the lock is prepared by customer. Dismante the inverter in reverse order.
  • Page 21: Electrical Connection

    5 Electrical Connection 5.1 System layout of units without integrated DC switch Local standards or codes may require that PV systems are fitted with an external DC switch on the DC side. The DC switch must be able to safely disconnect the open- circuit voltage of the PV array plus a safety reserve of 20%.
  • Page 22: Ac Connection

    5.3 AC connection 5.3.1 Conditions for the AC connection Cable Requirements The grid connection is established using three conductors (L, N, and PE). We recommend the following specifications for stranded copper wire. HPS-1500/2000/3000,HPS-1500D/2000D/3000D: Object Description Value External diameter 9 to 14 mm Conductor cross-section 2.5 to 6 mm²...
  • Page 23: Grid Connection

    4 mm² 59 m 44 m 27 m 6 mm² 89 m 67 m 40 m Maximum cable length Conduc HPS-3680/ HPS-4000/ HPS-5000/ HPS-6000/ HPS-6000/ HPS- HPS- HPS- HPS- HPS- cross- 3680D 4000D 5000D section 6000D 6000D 4 mm² 25 m 6 mm²...
  • Page 24 Unscrew the swivel nut from the threaded sleeve,then thread the swivel nut and threaded sleeve over the AC cable(Figure A). Insert the crimped conductors L, N and PE into the corresponding terminals and tighten the screw with a Torx screwdriver(TX 8, torque: 1.4Nm). Ensure that all conductors are securely in place in the screw terminals on the bush insert (Figure B).
  • Page 25 3. Tighten it firmly into the housing (screwdriver type: T25,torque: 2.5Nm). Information on grounding components: Object Description Housing M5 terminal lug with protective conductor M5×12 pan head screw...
  • Page 26: Residual Current Protection

    5.3.3 Residual current protection The inverter is equipped with an all-pole sensitive residual current monitoring unit (RCMU) with an integrated differential current sensor which fulfills the requirements of DIN VDE 0100-712 (IEC60364-7-712). Therefore an external residual current device (RCD) is not required. If an external RCD needs to be installed because of local regulations, a RCD type A or type B can be installed as an additional safety measure.
  • Page 27: Dc Connection

    Max. output current 16 A 20 A 23 A Recommended AC 20 A, type B 25 A, type B 32 A, type B circuit breaker rating Type HPS-6000/ HPS-6500/ HPS-6000D HPS-6500D Max. output current 27.3 A 29.6 A Recommended AC 40A, type C 40 A, type C circuit breaker rating...
  • Page 28: Assembling The Dc Connectors

    • PV modules of the connected strings must be of: the same type, identical alignment and identical tilt. • The thresholds for the input voltage and the input current of the inverter must be adhered to (see Section 10.1 "Technical DC input data"). •...
  • Page 29 3. Put the contact barrel with stripped cable in the corresponding crimping notch, ensure all conductor strands are captured in the contact barrel, and then crimp the contact. Insert contact cable assembly into back of the MC4 plug connector until it audibly locks into place.
  • Page 30 7. When you want to separate the DC connectors, please use the specified tool to do it. Please make sure the wedge side of the fingers face the MC4 plug connector and push the tool down, as follows. 8. Please use sealing caps for tight sealing of unplugged DC input connectors. If using H4 connector, the operating procedures are similar as that of MC4 connector.
  • Page 31: Connecting The Pv Array

    5.4.3 Connecting the PV array 1. Ensure that the individual miniature circuit-breaker is switched off and ensure that it cannot be accidentally reconnected. 2. Ensure that the DC switch is switched off and ensure that it cannot be accidentally reconnected. 3.
  • Page 32: Communication

    More operating information for WiFi stick: In order to achieve remote monitoring reliably, please visit website (http://www.hypontech.com) and download the Wifi stick’s manual for detailed information, you can also find how to use HyponPortal in it.
  • Page 33: Inverter Demand Response Modes (Dred)

    6.2 Inverter demand response modes (DRED) The inverter shall detect and initiate a response to all supported demand response commands , demand response modes are described as follows: Mode Requirement DRM 0 Operate the disconnection device DRM 1 Do not consume power DRM 2 Do not consume at more than 50% of rated power Do not consume at more than 75% of rated power AND Source reactive power...
  • Page 34: Active Power Control With Smart Meter

    1. Loosen the screws of the cover using a screwdriver (T25) and remove the cover. (see Section 5.4.2). 2. Unscrew the swivel nut of the M25 cable gland, remove one filler-plug from the cable gland and keep it well. If there is only one network cable, please keep another filler-plug in the remaining hole of the sealing ring against water ingress.
  • Page 35 Smart meter as above SDM230-Modbus connecting method and seting baud rate method for modbus please refer to it’s user manual. Connect the smart meter to the inverter: 1. Cable Requirements: Object Description Value External diameter 5 to 8 mm Conductor cross-section 0.14 to 1.5 mm²...
  • Page 36 5. Push the seal insert back into the cable gland. Tighten the swivel nut slightly. 6. Place the cover on the housing, then tighten all 4 screws with a Torx screwdriver (screw driver type: T25, torque: 2.2Nm).
  • Page 37: Commissioning

    7 Commissioning 7.1 Electrical checks Carry out the main electrical tests as follows: ① Check the PE connection with a multimeter: make sure that the inverter’s exposed metal surface has a ground connection. ② Check the DC voltage values: check that the DC voltage of the strings does not exceed the permitted limits.
  • Page 38: Start-Up

    7.3 Start-Up After finishing the electrical and mechanical checks, switch on the miniature circuit- breaker and DC-switch in turn. Once the DC input voltage is sufficiently high and the grid-connection conditions are met, the inverter will start operation automatically. Usually, there are three states during operation: Indicator lights in Green/Red/Yellow correspondently refer to: During periods of low radiation, the inverter may continuously start up and shut down.
  • Page 39: Disconnecting The Inverter From Voltage Sources

    8 Disconnecting the Inverter from Voltage Sources Prior to performing any work on the inverter, disconnect it from all voltage sources as described in this section. Always adhere strictly to the prescribed sequence. Procedure: Disconnect the miniature circuit-breaker and secure against reconnection. Disconnect the DC switch and secure against reconnection.
  • Page 40: Operation(Optional)

    9 Operation(optional) The information provided here covers the LEDs, the control button and the display messages. 9.1 Overview of the control panel The inverter is equipped with a text display, three LEDs indicators and a control button Object Description Normal (Green LED) Fault (Red LED) Communication (Yellow LED) Display...
  • Page 41 System Loading… HYPON-TECH CO. Wait system loading Running Pac=xxxxxW short press E-Today=xx.xkWh Pac=xxxxxW short press E-Total=xxxxx.xkWh Pac=xxxxxW short press Upv=xxx.x/xxx.xV Pac=xxxxxW short press Ipv=xx.x/xx.xA Pac=xxxxxW short press Uac=xxx.xV Pac=xxxxxW short press Iac= xx.xA Pac=xxxxxW short press Fac=xx.xxHz Pac=xxxxxW short press long press 2S Set Safety Safety Type...
  • Page 42: Technical Data

    10 Technical Data 10.1 Electrical data Model HPS- HPS- HPS- HPS- HPS- 3680 4000 5000 6000 6500 Input(DC) Max. PV power(Wp) 5152 6160 7000 7800 8125 Max. input voltage(V) MPP voltage range(V) 80-520 80-550 Min. input voltage(V) Nominal DC-Input voltage(V) Max input current(A) 12/12 12/12...
  • Page 43 THDi at rated power <3% <3% Efficiency Max. Efficiency 97.90% 97.90% 97.90% 98.00% 98.00% Euro Efficiency 97.40% 97.40% 97.40% 97.50% 97.50% Protection Anti-islanding Intergrated Intergrated Protection Input Reverse Polarity Intergrated Intergrated Protection Insulation Resistor Intergrated Intergrated Detection Residual Current Intergrated Intergrated Monitoring Unit Output Over Current...
  • Page 44: Ac Output Data

    optional) Cooling method Natural cooling Natural cooling Operating ambient -25℃….+60℃ -25℃….+60℃ temperature range Allowable relative 0% to 100% 0% to 100% humidity range Max. operating 3000(>3000 derating ) 3000(>3000 altitude(m) derating ) Degree of IP65 IP65 protection(IEC 60529) Climatic category 4K4H 4K4H (IEC 60721-3-4)
  • Page 45 Output(AC) Rated Power(W) 3680 4000 5000 6000 6500 Max. apparent AC 3680 4400 5000 6000 6600 power(VA) Rated grid 220/230/240 220/230/240 voltage(Vac) Rated power 50/60 50/60 frequency(HZ) Max. output 27.3 29.6 current(A) Adjustable 0.8ind to 0.8cap 0.8ind to 0.8cap displacement power factor THDi at rated power <3%...
  • Page 46: General Data

    Protection General Data Dimensions(W*H*D) 395*328*154 395*328*154 Weight(kg) Noise <20 <20 emission(typical) dB(A) User Interface LCD&LED or LED MC4(SUNCLIX, H4 MC4(SUNCLIX, DC connection type optional) H4 optional) AC connection type Plug-in Connector Plug-in Connector Communication RS485/WiFi/GPRS(optional RS485/WiFi/GPRS( optional) Cooling method Natural cooling Natural cooling Operating ambient -25℃….+60℃...
  • Page 47: Safety Regulations

    10.2 Safety regulations HPS-1500 / 2000 / 3000/3680 / 4000 / 5000/6000/6500; Protective devices HPS-1500D/ 2000D / 3000D/3680D / 4000D / 5000D/6000D/6500D Inverter topology transformerless DC isolator ○ PV iso / Grid monitoring ● / ● DC reverse polarity protection / AC short- ●...
  • Page 48: Efficiency

    10.5 Efficiency The operating efficiency is shown for the three input voltages (V mppmax dc,r ) graphically. In all cases the efficiency refers to the standardized power mppmin output (P ). (according to EN 50524 (VDE 0126-13): 2008-10, cl. 4.5.3). ac,r Notes: Values are based on rated grid voltage, cos(phi) = 1 and an ambient temperature of 25℃.
  • Page 49 Efficiency curve HPS-2000/2000D Efficiency Max. efficiency / European weighted efficiency 97.8% / 97.6% MPPT efficiency 99.50%...
  • Page 50 Efficiency curve HPS-3000/3000D Efficiency Max. efficiency / European weighted efficiency 97.8% / 97.6% MPPT efficiency 99.50%...
  • Page 51 Efficiency curve HPS-3680/3680D Efficiency Max. efficiency / European weighted efficiency 97.9% / 97.6% MPPT efficiency 99.5%...
  • Page 52 Efficiency curve HPS-4000/4000D Efficiency Max. efficiency / European weighted efficiency 97.9% / 97.6% MPPT efficiency 99.5%...
  • Page 53 Efficiency curve HPS-5000/5000D Efficiency Max. efficiency / European weighted efficiency 97.9% / 97.6% MPPT efficiency 99.5% Efficiency curve HPS-6000/6000D...
  • Page 54 Efficiency Max. efficiency / European weighted efficiency 97.9% / 97.6% MPPT efficiency 99.5%...
  • Page 55 Efficiency curve HPS-6500/6500D Efficiency Max. efficiency / European weighted efficiency 97.9% / 97.6% MPPT efficiency 99.5%...
  • Page 56: Power Reduction

    10.6 Power reduction In order to ensure inverter operation under safe conditions ,the device may automatically decrease power output. Power reduction depends on many operating parameters including ambient temperature and input voltage, grid voltage, grid frequency and power available from the PV modules. This device can decrease power output during certain periods of the day according to these parameters.
  • Page 57 Power reduction with increased ambient temperature (HPS-2000/2000D) Power reduction with increased ambient temperature (HPS-3000/3000D)
  • Page 58 Power reduction with increased ambient temperature (HPS-3680/3680D)
  • Page 59 Power reduction with increased ambient temperature (HPS-4000/4000D) Power reduction with increased ambient temperature (HPS-5000/5000D)
  • Page 60 Power reduction with increased ambient temperature (HPS-6000/6000D) Power reduction with increased ambient temperature (HPS-6500/6500D)
  • Page 61: Tools And Torque

    10.7 Tools and torque Tools and torque required for installation and electrical connections. Tools, model Object Torque Screws for the cover Screw for second protective Torque screwdriver, T25 grounding connection 2.5Nm Screws for connecting the inverter and wall bracket Flat-head screwdriver, Sunclix DC connector blade with 3.5mm Antenna...
  • Page 62 Multimeter Check electrical connection Marker Mark the positions of drill holes Wear ESD glove when opening the ESD glove inverter Wear safety goggle during drilling Safety goggle holes. Wear anti-dust respirator during Anti-dust respirator drilling holes.
  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    11 Troubleshooting When the PV system does not operate normally, we recommend the following solutions for quick troubleshooting. If an error occurs, the red LED will light up. The corresponding corrective measures are as follows: Object Error Corrective measures code •...
  • Page 64 make sure it is below the maximum DC input voltage of the inverter. If the input voltage lies within the permitted range and the fault still occurs, please call service. •Check the PV array’s insulation to ground and make sure that the insulation resistance to ground is greater than 1 MOhm.
  • Page 65: Maintenance

    12 Maintenance Normally, the inverter needs no maintenance or calibration. Regularly inspect the inverter and the cables for visible damage. Disconnect the inverter from all power sources before cleaning. Clean the enclosure and display with a soft cloth. Ensure the heat sink at the rear of the inverter is not covered.
  • Page 66: Recycling And Disposal

    • Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. Suzhou Hypontech Co., Ltd. confirms here with that the inverters described in this document are in compliance with the fundamental requirements and other relevant provisions of the abovementioned directives. The entire EU Declaration of...
  • Page 67: Warranty

    If these conditions are not met, HYPONTECH has the right to refuse to provide with the relevant warranty service.
  • Page 68: Contact

    16 Contact If you have any technical problems concerning our products, please contact HYPONTECH service. We require the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance: • Inverter device type • Inverter serial number • Type and number of connected PV modules •...

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