Allied Solar Pty Ltd
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P-MAN-01-1a_Rev B
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual – AS-2560
Figure 3-2 Allied Solar AS-2560 unit inside view
1.
Inverter:
3kW (6kW peak) pure sine wave inverter.
2.
Battery Level Monitor:
This part of the battery level gauge measures the current going in or out of
the batteries.
3.
Battery Disconnect:
This knob, when unscrewed, will disconnect the negative terminal of the battery
from the rest of the AS-2560 (except for the BMS) and should be turned off in the event of a fault in
the unit or if maintenance work is to be done. Ensure the incoming solar power is disconnected first
and the inverter is switched off. Refer to the shut-down procedures.
4.
160A Fuse:
Prevents serious overloads or short circuits from damaging cables and minimises arc
flash energies. If this fuse blows then switch of the PV array main switch immediately.
5.
Battery Cell Protection:
This is not to be removed. If there is a fault with the battery pack the unit
must be returned to Allied Solar for repair.
6.
Battery Cells:
are Lithium Iron Phosphate cells (LiFe PO4). These cells contain hazardous substances
and must not be punctured or dismantled. Refer to the MSDS if a spillage occurs.
7.
Air inlet
: is located under the off grid cabinet between the legs. Ensure there is good air flow under
the unit and the vents do not become blocked.
8.
Charge Controller:
This display will show PV voltage and current, battery voltage and charging
current from the controller, battery type (must be set to ‘user’), charging mode. Note that the
charging current is the current being delivered by the charge controller. Some of this current may be
going to the inverter and so the reading may be different to the current shown on the external
display. The difference between the two readings is the current going to the inverter. Note also that
the battery level shown on this display is based on battery voltage and is not accurate. Do not
change any settings on the charge controller.
9.
RCD and relays:
The Earth leakage circuit breaker (RDC) will trip if there is an earth leak or over
current. Tripping of the RCD may indicate a fault in the house and an electrician should be called to
investigate. If a generator interface option is included in your system then there will be additional
relays installed.
10.
Battery Management System:
The Battery Management System (BMS) monitors each battery cell
and prevents over-charge, over-discharge and over current. It also balances the cells (top balance).