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MODE RULE DEFINITION
This hybrid inverter has six
modes of operation for backup, residential and time of use. Each mode assumes a set of
conditions and prioritizes the consumption of PV, Grid or batteries accordingly to optimize energy flow.
PRESET MODES
PRIORITY LEVEL
FOR PV SUPPLY
TO
PRIORITY LEVEL FOR
CRITICAL LOAD
FROM
CHARGE
SOURCE
FEED-IN
TO
THE GRID
DOD
OF
BATTERY
Load
Batt.
Grid
PV
Grid
Batt.
PV
Grid
PV
Batt.
(No PV)
On-Grid Off-Grid
1. Back-up (default)
2
1
3
1
2
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
40%
0%
2. Residential
1
2
3
1
3
2
Yes
No
Yes
No
40%
0%
3. Back-up w/o Feed-in
2
1
X
1
2
3
Yes
Yes
No
No
40%
0%
4. Residential w/o Feed-in
1
2
X
1
3
2
Yes
No
No
No
40%
0%
5. TOU
Low electricity cost
2
1
3
1
2
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
40%
0%
High electricity cost
1
2
3
1
3
2
Yes
No
Yes
No
40%
0%
6. TOU w/Batt.
Feed-in
Low electricity cost
2
1
3
1
2
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
40%
0%
High electricity cost
1
3
2
1
3
2
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
40%
0%
Backup mode
in off-grid
operation
Backup mode
in grid-tied
operation
Residential mode in
grid-tied operation
Primary route
Secondary route
TOU mode during
peak period
TOU mode during
off-peak period
