5. Operation
5.1. Inverter
The inverter can be turned on via these methods:
• Front push button.
• Main power switch at bottom of unit (5kVA model only).
• The VictronConnect app.
• Remote terminal with wire loop.
• Remote switch connected to the remote terminal (optional).
• Phoenix Inverter Control VE.Direct panel connected to the remote terminal (optional).
• A GX device and the VRM portal (optional).
5.1.1. On/Off Push button
When switched to “ON” with the push button, the product is fully functional. The inverter will come into operation and the LED
“inverter” will light up. By pushing the push button subsequently, within a short period of time, the inverter toggles between “ON”,
“ECO” and “OFF”. The inverter goes into sleep mode with minimal current consumption when the unit is turned off by the push
button.
Note that when the inverter is switched off via Bluetooth or the push button, it cannot be switched on and off again via the wired
VE.Direct port.
5.1.2. On/off Switch (5kVA only)
In addition to the front push button, the 5kVA model also has a main on/off switch. This switch, when turned off, will cut off the
supply current completely.
The switch is located at the bottom right of the inverter, next to the battery cable entries.
5.1.3. ECO Mode
The inverter can be switched to ECO mode, via the VictronConnect app or the front push button.
When the inverter is running in ECO mode it reduces power consumption in no-load (standby) operation. The inverter will
automatically switch off as soon as it detects that there is no load connected. It then switches on, briefly, every 3 seconds to
detect a load. If the output power exceeds the set level, the inverter will continue to operate.
For more information about ECO mode, see the
chapter.
5.2. LED definitions and troubleshooting
LED panel
LED
behaviour
Operational mode
Troubleshooting
All LEDs are
off.
The inverter has been switched off,
either directly or via its remote on/off
connector, or the inverter is not
powered.
To check if inverter is operational, push
the "mode" button once.
If not operational, check the following:
• Check the remote on/off connector. Is
the wire loop in place or is the remote
switch or remote panel switched on?
• Check the DC cable connections
and external fuses. Do you measure
battery voltage at the inverter battery
connection?
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