June 2020
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Solar Stik
®
, Inc.
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SYSTEM SETUP AND OPERATION GUDIE FOR THE 1 kW HYBRID POWER SYSTEM (HPS)
PRELIMINARY DRAFT
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 battery circuit to operate. They CANNOT be used
directly between an AC source and an AC load without a battery connected. PRO-Verters are
compatible with both lead-acid and lithium battery chemistries.
The amount of energy storage required for a system depends on factors including but not limited to
the load and charge/discharge current requirements
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 that 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, and also affects both historical and real-time performance data.
