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Preface
The SkyBox True Hybrid Energy System is a machine that connects the solar panels on your roof to the
toaster in your kitchen so you can use solar or battery energy to power that toaster. This guide will walk you
through the basic decisions you need to make to successfully set up a SkyBox. We will also dive into the
details for each component of the SkyBox for ambitious installers and tinkerers out there.
This Handbook does not have linear instructions. You can pick which chapter is most relevant to your situation
and go straight there without wading through pages of unnecessary information. However, this Handbook
IS NOT a replacement for the
SkyBox Quick Start Guide
(
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provided in the box with the product.
We won’t be reviewing any wiring steps, just operation and behaviors.
If you’re a SkyBox newbie, the best place to start is at the beginning with
Making it Run
on page 5. Go
through this section, try it out on your SkyBox, then come back and read about all the details and special
features that make SkyBox unique. The details and special features of this inverter are covered in
The Nitty
Gritty
on page 17.
The following sections will sometimes make references to SkyBox settings. These are shown in
bold italic
text. Detailed explanations can be found in the
SkyBox Programming Guide
.
The Screen
The SkyBox display is a resistive, touch-sensitive interface.
Unlike your cell phone, this screen supports single touch and
relies on pressure from your finger or a stylus — it does not
make use of the human body's natural conductivity. It
monitors all aspects of SkyBox performance. Items such as
b u t t o n s
,
t i l e s
, or icons respond or open when tapped
with a finger or stylus.
For a description of all controls, see the
SkyBox Overview
Guide
). For an in-depth description of all functions,
see the
SkyBox Programming Guide
(
).
The Set-Up Wizard
The set-up wizard walks you through each section of settings in order to get your SkyBox up and running.
The first time your SkyBox is turned on, the Wizard will appear. The Wizard does not cover rapid shutdown
or the use of the auxiliary terminals.
One setting in the Wizard is the selection of AC Profile. The AC Profile tells the SkyBox how to interact with
the utility grid. You must select an AC Profile during setup, regardless of whether grid power will be used.
To decide which AC Profile to use, see page 5.
After the initial setup, you can access the wizard by logging in as
Installer
and navigating to the
Configure
menu on the
System
tab.
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Each numbered link is an active hyperlink, but it also refers to the corresponding QR code at the top of the page.
Figure 1
SkyBox Screen
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