Flin Energy FlinSlim 1 kVA, FlinSlim 2 kVA, FlinSlim 4 kVA, FlinSlim 3 kVA, FlinSlim 5 kVA User Manual
FlinSlim 1 kVA - 5 kVA
Solar Pure Sine Wave Inverter/UPS
User Manual
Table Of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Scope ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Basic System Architecture ............................................................................................................................... 2
Product Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking and Inspection................................................................................................................................ 4
Preparation ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Unit ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Battery Connection .......................................................................................................................................... 5
AC Input/Output Connection ............................................................................................................................ 7
PV Connection ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Final Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Communication Connection ........................................................................................................................... 10
Dry Contact Signal ......................................................................................................................................... 11
OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Power ON/OFF .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Operation and Display Panel ......................................................................................................................... 12
LCD Display Icons ......................................................................................................................................... 13
LCD Setting .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Display Setting ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Operating Mode Description .......................................................................................................................... 24
Fault Reference Code .................................................................................................................................... 26
Warning Indicator ........................................................................................................................................... 26
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Table 1 Line Mode Specifications ................................................................................................................... 27
Table 2 Inverter Mode Specifications ............................................................................................................. 28
Table 3 Charge Mode Specifications .............................................................................................................. 29
Table 4 General Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 29
TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix: Approximate Back-up Time Table ........................................................................................... 31
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Purpose
This manual describes the assembly, installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit. Please read
this manual carefully before installations and operations. Keep this manual for future reference.
Scope
This manual provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and
keep this manual for future reference.
1. Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries and all
appropriate sections of this manual.
2. CAUTION --To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
3. Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
5. CAUTION – Only qualified personnel can install this device with battery.
6. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
7. For optimum operation of this inverter/charger, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable
size. It’s very important to correctly operate this inverter/charger.
8. Be very cautious when working with metal tools on or around batteries. A potential risk exists to drop
a tool to spark or short circuit batteries or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
9. Please strictly follow installation procedure when you want to disconnect AC or DC terminals. Please
refer to INSTALLATION section of this manual for the details.
10. Fuses (4 pieces of 40A, 32VDC for 1KVA/2KVA, 6 pieces of 40A, 32VDC for 3KVA, 1 piece of 200A,
58VDC for 4KVA and 5KVA) are provided as over-current protection for the battery supply.
11. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This inverter/charger should be connected to a permanent grounded
wiring system. Be sure to comply with local requirements and regulation to install this inverter.
12. NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do NOT connect to the mains when DC input
short circuits.
13. Warning!! Only qualified service persons are able to service this device. If errors still persist after
following troubleshooting table, please send this inverter/charger back to local dealer or service center
for maintenance.
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INTRODUCTION
This is a multi-function inverter/charger, combining functions of inverter, solar charger and battery charger to
offer uninterruptible power support with portable size. Its comprehensive LCD display offers user-configurable
and easy-accessible button operation such as battery charging current, AC/solar charger priority, and
acceptable input voltage based on different applications.
Features
Pure sine wave inverter
Configurable input voltage range for home appliances and personal computers via LCD setting
Configurable battery charging current based on applications via LCD setting
Configurable AC/Solar Charger priority via LCD setting
Compatible to mains voltage or generator power
Auto restart while AC is recovering
Overload/ Over temperature/ short circuit protection
Smart battery charger design for optimized battery performance
Cold start function
Basic System Architecture
The following illustration shows basic application for this inverter/charger. It also includes following devices to
have a complete running system:
Generator or Utility.
PV modules (option)
Consult with your system integrator for other possible system architectures depending on your requirements.
This inverter can power all kinds of appliances in home or office environment, including motor-type appliances
such as tube light, fan, refrigerator and air conditioner.
Figure 1 Hybrid Power System
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Product Overview
2KVA/3KVA model
NOTE: For parallel model installation and operation,
please check separate parallel installation guide for
the details.
1KVA model
1. LCD display
2. Status indicator
3. Charging indicator
4. Fault indicator
5. Function buttons
6. Power on/off switch
7. AC input
8. AC output
9. PV input
10. Battery input
11. Circuit breaker
12. RS232 communication port
13. Parallel communication cable (only for parallel model)
14. Current sharing cable (only for parallel model)
15. Dry contact
4KVA/5KVA single model
4KVA/5KVA parallel model
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INSTALLATION
Unpacking and Inspection
Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. You should
have received the following items inside of package:
The unit x 1
User manual x 1
Communication cable x 1
Software CD x 1
Preparation
Before connecting all wirings, please take off bottom cover by removing two screws as shown below.
Mounting the Unit
Consider the following points before selecting where to install:
Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction
materials.
Mount on a solid surface
Install this inverter at eye level in order to allow the LCD
display to be read at all times.
For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, allow a clearance
of approx. 20 cm to the side and approx. 50 cm above and
below the unit.
The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 55°C
to ensure optimal operation.
The recommended installation position is to be adhered to
the wall vertically.
Be sure to keep other objects and surfaces as shown in the
diagram to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation and to
have enough space for removing wires.
SUITABLE FOR MOUNTING ON CONCRETE OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE ONLY.
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Install the unit by screwing three screws.
Battery Connection
CAUTION: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it’s requested to install a separate DC over-current
protector or disconnect device between battery and inverter. It may not be requested to have a disconnect
device in some applications, however, it’s still requested to have over-current protection installed. Please refer
to typical amperage in below table as required fuse or breaker size.
WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use
appropriate cable for battery connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the
proper recommended cable and terminal size as below.
Recommended battery cable and terminal size:
Model
Typical
Amperage
Battery
capacity
Wire Size
Ring Terminal
Torque
value
Cable
mm2
Dimensions
D (mm) L (mm)
1KVA/2KVA 66A 100AH
1*6AWG 14 6.4 29.2
2~ 3 Nm
2*10AWG 8 6.4 23.8
3KVA 100A
100AH
200AH
1*4AWG 22 6.4 33.2
2~ 3 Nm
2*8AWG 14 6.4 29.2
4KVA 67A 200AH
1*4AWG 22 6.4 33.2
2~ 3 Nm
2*8AWG 14 6.4 29.2
5KVA 84A 200AH
1*4AWG 22 6.4 33.2
2~ 3 Nm
2*8AWG 14 6.4 29.2
Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:
1. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size.
2. 1KVA model supports 12VDC system, 2KVA/3KVA model supports 24VDC system and 4KVA/5KVA model
supports 48VDC system. Connect all battery packs as below chart. It’s suggested to connect at least 100Ah
Ring terminal:
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capacity battery for 1-3KVA model and at least 200Ah capacity battery for 4KVA/5KVA model.
NOTE: Please only use sealed lead acid battery or sealed GEL/AGM lead-acid battery.
3. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the bolts are
tightened with torque of 2-3 Nm. Make sure polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charge is correctly
connected and ring terminals are tightly screwed to the battery terminals.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Installation must be performed with care due to high battery voltage in series.
CAUTION!! Do not place anything between the flat part of the inverter terminal and the ring
terminal. Otherwise, overheating may occur.
CAUTION!! Do not apply anti-oxidant substance on the terminals before terminals are
connected tightly.
CAUTION!! Before making the final DC connection or closing DC breaker/disconnector, be sure
positive (+) must be connected to positive (+) and negative (-) must be connected to negative
(-).
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AC Input/Output Connection
CAUTION!! Before connecting to AC input power source, please install a separate AC breaker between
inverter and AC input power source. This will ensure the inverter can be securely disconnected during
maintenance and fully protected from over current of AC input. The recommended spec of AC breaker is 10A
for 1KVA, 20A for 2KVA, 32A for 3KVA , 40A for 4KVA and 50A for 5KVA.
CAUTION!! There are two terminal blocks with “IN” and “OUT” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input
and output connectors.
WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for AC input
connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below.
Suggested cable requirement for AC wires
Model Gauge Torque Value
1KVA 16 AWG 0.5~ 0.6 Nm
2KVA 14 AWG 0.8~ 1.0 Nm
3KVA 12 AWG 1.2~ 1.6 Nm
4KVA 10 AWG 1.4~1.6Nm
5KVA 8 AWG 1.4~1.6Nm
Please follow below steps to implement AC input/output connection:
1. Before making AC input/output connection, be sure to open DC protector or disconnector first.
2. Remove insulation sleeve 10mm for six conductors. And shorten phase L and neutral conductor N 3 mm.
3. Insert AC input wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten the terminal screws. Be
sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
→Ground (yellow-green)
L→LINE (brown or black)
N→Neutral (blue)
1KVA
2KVA~ 5KVA
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WARNING:
Be sure that AC power source is disconnected before attempting to hardwire it to the unit.
4. Then, insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws.
Be sure to connect PE protective conductor ( ) first.
→Ground (yellow-green)
L→LINE (brown or black)
N→Neutral (blue)
1KVA
2KVA~ 5KVA
5. Make sure the wires are securely connected.
PV Connection
CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately a DC circuit breaker between inverter
and PV modules.
WARNING! All wiring must be performed by a qualified personnel.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for PV
module connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below.
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CAUTION: Appliances such as air conditioner are required at least 2~3 minutes to restart because it’s required
to have enough time to balance refrigerant gas inside of circuits. If a power shortage occurs and recovers in a
short time, it will cause damage to your connected appliances. To prevent this kind of damage, please check
manufacturer of air conditioner if it’s equipped with time-delay function before installation. Otherwise, this
inverter/charger will trig overload fault and cut off output to protect your appliance but sometimes it still causes
internal damage to the air conditioner.
CAUTION: Important
Be sure to connect AC wires with correct polarity. If L and N wires are connected reversely, it may cause
utility short-circuited when these inverters are worked in parallel operation.
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Typical Amperage Gauge Torque Value
50A 8 AWG 1.4~1.6 Nm
PV Module Selection:
When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below requirements first:
1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not exceeds max. PV array open circuit voltage of inverter.
INVERTER MODEL 1KVA 2KVA 3KVA 4KVA 5KVA
Solar Charger
Charging Current (PWM) 50Amp
System DC Voltage 12Vdc 24Vdc 48Vdc
Operating Voltage Range 15~18Vdc 30~32Vdc 60~72vdc
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 30Vdc 60Vdc 90Vdc
2. Max. Power Voltage (Vmpp) of PV modules should be close to best Vmp of inverter or within Vmp range to
get best performance. If one PV module can not meet this requirement, it’s necessary to have several PV
modules in series connection. Refer to below table.
Model Best Vmp Vmp range
1KVA 15Vdc 15V~18V
2KVA/3KVA 30Vdc 30V~32V
4KVA/5KVA 60Vdc 56V~72V
Note: * Vmp: panel max power point voltage.
The PV charging efficiency is maximized while PV system voltage is close to Best Vmp.
Maximum PV module numbers in Series: Vmpp of PV module * X pcs ≒ Best Vmp of Inverter or Vmp
range
PV module numbers in Parallel: Max. charging current of inverter / Impp
Total PV module numbers = maximum PV module numbers in series * PV module numbers in
parallel
Take 1KVA inverter as an example to select proper PV modules. After considering Voc of PV module not exceeds
30Vdc and max. Vmpp of PV module close to 15Vdc or within 13Vdc ~ 18Vdc, we can choose PV module with
below specification.
Maximum Power (Pmax) 85W Max. PV module numbers in series
1 17.6 x 1 ≒ 15 ~ 18
Max. Power Voltage Vmpp(V) 17.6V
Max. Power Current Impp(A) 4.83A PV module numbers in parallel
10 50 A / 4.83
Total PV module numbers
1 x 10 = 10
Open Circuit Voltage Voc(V)
21.6V
Short Circuit Current Isc(A) 5.03A
Maximum PV module numbers in Series: 1
PV module numbers in Parallel: 10
Total PV module numbers: 1 x 10 = 10
Take 2K/3KVA inverter as an example to select proper PV module. After considering Voc of PV module not
exceed 60Vdc and max. Vmpp of PV module close to 30Vdc or within 30Vdc ~ 32Vdc, we can choose PV module
with below specification.
Maximum Power (Pmax) 260W Max. PV module numbers in series
1 30.9 x 1 ≒ 30 ~ 32
Max. Power Voltage Vmpp(V) 30.9V
Max. Power Current Impp(A) 8.42A PV module numbers in parallel
6 50 A / 8.42
Total PV module numbers
1 x 6 = 6
Open Circuit Voltage Voc(V) 37.7V
Short Circuit Current Isc(A) 8.89A
Maximum PV module numbers in Series: 1
PV module numbers in Parallel: 6
Total PV module numbers: 1 x 6 = 6
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