December 2020
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Solar Stik
®
, Inc.
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Operator and Maintenance Manual for the PRO-Verter S 3000
PRELIMINARY
• Load Support Model:
The peak AC load should not exceed the PRO-Verter maximum
continuous AC power output (i.e.,
Peak Load AC ≤ PRO-Verter AC
). The peak AC load can
exceed the AC power source maximum continuous AC output up to 150% for brief periods (i.e.,
Peak Load AC ≥ Source AC
).
• Peak Power Delivery Model:
The peak AC load exceeds the PRO-Verter continuous AC output
up to 150% (i.e.,
Peak Load AC ≥ PRO-Verter AC
).
Note
: Several programmable settings may affect the ability of the PRO-Verter to operate with
a particular generator or grid AC power source. Surges and/or overloads can occur at the AC
source when the transfer switch engages, causing it to shut down or overload. Consult Solar Stik
Technical Support when configuring the PRO-Verter programming for a particular AC source.
Energy Storage Requirements for Operation
PRO-Verters require connection to an active 24 V battery circuit to operate. They CANNOT be used
directly between an AC source and an AC load without a battery connected to it. PRO-Verters are
compatible with both lead-acid and lithium battery chemistries.
DC Voltage: Master Metric
The PRO-Verter has an intelligent brain that uses one primary data point for most of its critical
operating decisions: battery (bus) DC voltage.
The Inter-Connect Circuit communicates VOLTAGE! Voltage is the one value that triggers all of the
events in the PRO-Verter. If it can’t read the battery voltage, it can’t perform its critical role. Make
sure all system configuration diagrams are followed and setup is complete before attempting to
operate the PRO-Verter.
DC voltage is the safest and most reliable “trigger” mechanism for controlled functions such as
external generator start/stop, charging rates and inverter modes, and load prioritization/sharing.
Battery voltage can also be universally used to accurately determine SOC, at both fully “charged”
and “discharged” thresholds for ALL battery chemistries. This allows the Operator to choose
from multiple chemistry options when configuring energy storage that is compatible with mission
requirements, logistics, and cost.
Voltage is also used to determine battery health, correct system sizing, configuration management,
and troubleshooting. It also affects both historical and real-time performance data.