User Manual

Model No.: 1200 MPPT Solar

2400 MPPT Solar

800W/ 1500W

V. 1.0
 Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1

2. Important Safety Warning (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS) ..................................................................... 2

3. Product Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 3

4. Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 3

5. Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

6. Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................................................ 12

7. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 13
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the solar inverter. This simple solar inverter is designed to power your home
appliances or precious 3C electronics. It also can handle motor-type loads with high surge power such as
vacuums, small freezers, or drills. With built-in solar charger, it can convert solar power to battery power and
provide continuous power to connected equipment during night time.

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2. Important Safety Warning (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)
Before using the inverter, please read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, this
manual and the batteries.

Conventions used:
WARNING! Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury;
CAUTION! Caution identify conditions or practices that could result in damaged to the unit or other
equipment connected.

General Precaution-
CAUTION! The unit is designed for indoor use. Do not expose this unit to rain, snow or liquids of any type.
CAUTION! To reduce risk of injury, only use qualified batteries from qualified distributors or manufacturers.
Any unqualified batteries may cause damage and injury. Do NOT use old or overdue batteries. Please check the
battery type and date code before installation to avoid damage and injury.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate external battery
cable. To reduce risk of injury, external battery cables should be UL certified and rated for 75°C or higher. And
do not use copper cables less than 10AWG. Below is the external battery cable reference according to system
requirements.

CAUTION! Do not disassemble the inverter. Contact with the qualified service center when service or repair is
required.
WARNING! Provide ventilation to outdoors from the battery compartment. The battery enclosure should be
designed to prevent accumulation and concentration of hydrogen gas at the top of the compartment.
CAUTION! Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of short-circuit when installing or working with the inverter,
the batteries, or other equipments attached to this unit.
CAUTION! For battery installation and maintenance, read the battery manufacturer's installation and
maintenance instructions prior to operating.

Personnel Precaution -
CAUTION! Careful to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the batteries. It could spark or short circuit the
batteries and could cause an explosion.
CAUTION! Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with
batteries. Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to make metal melt, and could cause severe
burns.
CAUTION! Avoid touching eyes while working near batteries.
CAUTION! Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
CAUTION! NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of a battery.
CAUTION! If a remote or automatic generator start system is used, disable the automatic starting circuit or
disconnect the generator to prevent accident during servicing.

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3. Product Overview u Power switch
v Status indicators (please see the
Operation section for the details)
w LCD display
x Output receptacles
y AC input
z Input AC fuse
{ External battery connector
| Solar panel connector

4. Installation
NOTE: Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged.

Mounting the unit

The unit ONLY can be mounted vertically to a wall surface.
Please follow below steps:
1. Turn off the unit before mounting.
2. Select an appropriate mounting location. Use a horizontal line and the length
of the line must be 130 mm and mark the two ends on the wall. (see right chart)
3. Drill two marks by screws.
4. Mount the unit by positioning the key-hole slots over the mounting screws.

Connect to Utility and Charge

Plug in the AC input cord to the wall outlet. The unit will automatically charge the
connected external battery even though the unit is off.

Connect External Battery

Step 1- Take away the wire cover.
Step 2- Following battery polarity guide printed near the battery connector, and tighten the battery cable in the
connector. (Refer to Fig. 1)
RED cable to the positive terminal (+);
BLACK cable to the negative terminal (-).

WARNING! Please use the appropriate battery cable. Please refer to Important Safety Warnings Section
for the details.

Fig. 1

Step 3- Put the wire cover back and screw it tight.

Step 4- Install a DC Breaker in a positive battery cable. The rating of the DC Breaker must be according to the
inverter's battery current (75 Amp). Keep the DC breaker off. (see Fig. 2)

Step 5- Connect battery cables to the external batteries. Note: For the user operation safety, we strongly
recommend that you should use tapes to isolate the battery terminals before you start to operate the unit.
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1) Single battery connection (Refer to Fig. 2): When using a single battery, its voltage must be equal to
the Nominal DC Voltage of the unit (see below Table 1).

Table 1
Model Nominal Battery DC Voltage
XM 1200 12 VDC
XM 2400 24 VDC

Fig. 2

2) Multiple batteries in series connection(Refer to Fig. 3): All batteries must be equal in voltage and
amp hour capacity. The sum of their voltages must be equal to the nominal DC Voltage of the unit.

Fig 3

3) Multiple batteries in parallel connection(Refer to Fig. 4): Each battery's voltage must be equal to the Nominal
DC Voltage of the unit.

Fig 4

Step 6- Make sure to connect the polarity of battery side and the unit correctly.
Positive pole (Red) of battery to the positive terminal (+) of the unit.
Negative pole (Black) of battery to the negative terminal (-) of the unit.
Step 7- Take the DC breaker on.

Connect to Solar Panel

CAUTION: Before connecting to PV modules, please install separately a DC circuit breaker between inverter
and PV modules.
WARNING! All wiring must be performed by qualified personnel.
WARNING! It's very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for PV module
connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper recommended cable size as below.
Typical Amperage Gauge Torque Value
40A 10 AWG 1.4~1.6 Nm

Step 1- Connect one cable to the positive (+) pole of solar panel and solar charger positive (+) terminal.
Step 2- Connect the other cable to the negative (-) pole of solar panel and solar charger negative (-) terminal.

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PV Module Selection:
When selecting proper PV modules, please be sure to consider below requirements first:
1. Open circuit Voltage (Voc) of PV modules not exceeds max. PV array open circuit voltage of inverter.
INVERTER MODEL XM1200 XM2400

Charging Current (MPPT) 40Amp

MPPT rated power 500W 1000W

System DC Voltage 12Vdc 24Vdc

PV Array MPPT Voltage Range 15~80Vdc 30~80Vdc

Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 102Vdc 102Vdc

2. Max. Power Voltage (Vmpp) of PV modules should be close to best Vmp of inverter or within Vmp range to
get best performance. If one PV module cannot meet this requirement, it’s necessary to have several PV
modules in series connection. Refer to below table.
Model Best Vmp Vmp range
XM1200 25Vdc 15V~80V
XM2400 50Vdc 30V~80V
Note: * Vmp: panel max power point voltage.
The PV charging efficiency is maximized while PV system voltage is close to Best Vmp.

Maximum PV module numbers in Series: Vmpp of PV module * X pcs ≒ Best Vmp of Inverter or Vmp
range
PV module numbers in Parallel: Max. charging current of inverter / Impp
Total PV module numbers = maximum PV module numbers in series * PV module numbers in
parallel

Take XM1200 inverter as an example to select proper PV modules. After considering Voc of PV module not
exceeds 102Vdc and max. Vmpp of PV module within 15Vdc ~ 80Vdc, we can choose PV module with below
specification.
Maximum Power (Pmax) 260W Max. PV module numbers in series
Max. Power Voltage Vmpp(V) 30.82V 2 è 30.82 x 2 ≒ 15 ~ 80
Max. Power Current Impp(A) 8.44A PV module numbers in parallel
Open Circuit Voltage Voc(V) 36.97V 1è 260W*2=520W
Short Circuit Current Isc(A) 8.94A Total PV module numbers
2x1=2
Maximum PV module numbers in Series: 2
PV module numbers in Parallel: 1
Total PV module numbers: 1 x 2= 2

Take XM2400 inverter as an example to select proper PV module. After considering Voc of PV module not exceed
60Vdc and max. Vmpp of PV module within 30Vdc ~ 80Vdc, we can choose PV module with below specification.
Maximum Power (Pmax) 260W Max. PV module numbers in series
Max. Power Voltage Vmpp(V) 30.82V 2 è 30.82 x 2 ≒ 30 ~ 80
Max. Power Current Impp(A) 8.44A PV module numbers in parallel
Open Circuit Voltage Voc(V) 36.97V 2 è 260*4=1040W
Short Circuit Current Isc(A) 8.94A Total PV module numbers
2x2=4
Maximum PV module numbers in Series: 2
PV module numbers in Parallel: 2
Total PV module numbers: 2 x 2 = 4

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5. Operation
Power On/Off
Once the inverter has been properly installed, press the power switch to turn on the unit. The unit will work
automatically in line mode or inverter mode according to input utility power's status. When press the power
switch again, the unit will be turned off.

LED Indicators & Audible Alarms

There are four indicators (Green/Green/Yellow/Red) in the front panel of the unit.
LED Indicator Messages
Solid On AC input is normal and battery is charged full
Green
Flashing AC input is normal and AC is in charging
Solid On PV input is normal and battery is charged full
Green
Flashing PV input is normal and PV is in charging
Solid On Battery is charged full
Yellow
Flashing Battery isn’t full
Solid On Fault mode
Red
Flashing battery low or overload or fan lock warning appears
Buzzer Audible Alarm Messages
Inverter Mode Buzzing every 1 seconds
(Low-battery Voltage)
110% overload warning Buzzing every 0.5 second
Overcharge Buzzing continuously
Buzzing continuously for 0.5 hour, unit shutdown (BAT-MODE)
Fault mode
Buzzing continuously(Line mode)

LCD Display
Display Function
Input source information
Indicates the AC input
Indicates the PV input
Indicate input voltage, input frequency, PV voltage, charging current, battery voltage

Configuration Program and Fault Information

Indicates the setting programs.

Indicates the warning and fault codes.

Warning: Flashing with warning code

Fault: Lighting with fault code

Output Information
Indicate the output voltage, output frequency, load percent, load in VA, load in Watt

Battery Information
Indicates the Battery level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100% in battery mode,
charging status in line mode.

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 In AC mode, it will present battery charging status.
Status Battery voltage LCD Display
< 11Vdc/pcs 4 bars will flash in turns.
Bottom bar will be on and the other three
Constant 11Vdc ~ 11.5Vdc/pcs
bars will flash in turns.
Current mode /
Bottom two bars will be on and the other
Constant 11.5Vdc ~ 12.5Vdc/pcs
two bars will flash in turns.
Voltage mode
Bottom three bars will be on and the top
> 12.5Vdc/pcs
bar will flash.
Floating mode. Batteries are fully charged. 4 bars will be on.

In battery mode, it will present battery capacity.

Battery Voltage LCD Display
< 11Vdc/pcs
11.0Vdc ~ 11.5Vdc/pcs
11.5Vdc ~ 12.5Vdc/pcs
> 12.5Vdc/pcs

Load Information
Indicates overload.

Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-50%, 50-74%, and 75-100%.

0%~25% 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100%

Mode operation information

Indicates unit connects to the mains.

Indicates unit connects to the PV panel

Indicates load is supplied by utility power.

Indicates the utility charger circuit is working.

Indicates the MPPT charger circuit is working.

Indicates the DC/AC inverter circuit is working.

Mute operation
Indicates unit buzzer is disabled.

LCD Setting
After pressing and holding ENTER button for 3 seconds, the unit will enter setting mode. Press “UP” and
“DOWN” buttons to select setting programs. And then, press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or ESC
button to exit.

Setting Programs:
Program Description Selectable option
Escape

00 Exit setting mode

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 Maximum utility charging
current 10A
Note: If setting value in
program 02 is smaller than
01
that in program in 01, the
inverter will apply charging
current from program 02 for 20A (default)
utility charger.

Maximum charging current: 10A 20A 30A

To configure total charging
current for solar and utility
02 chargers.
40A 50A (default)
(Max. charging current =
utility charging current +
solar charging current)
Appliances (default) If selected, acceptable AC input voltage
range will be within 90-280VAC.

03 AC input voltage range

UPS If selected, acceptable AC input voltage
range will be within 170-280VAC.

AGM (default) Flooded

04 Battery type User-Defined If “User-Defined” is selected, battery

charge voltage and low DC cut-off
voltage can be set up in program 05, 06
and 07.
XM 1200 default setting: 14.1V

XM 2400 default setting: 28.2V

Bulk charging voltage

05
(C.V voltage)

If self-defined is selected in program 04, this program can be

set up. Setting range is from 12.0V to 14.6V for XM1200 model
and 24.0V to 29.2V for XM2400 model. Increment of each click
is 0.1V.
XM 1200 default setting: 13.5V

06 Floating charging voltage

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 XM 2400 default setting: 27.0V

If self-defined is selected in program 04, this program can be

set up. Setting range is from 12.0V to 14.6V for XM1200 model
and 24.0V to 29.2V for XM2400 model. Increment of ceah click
is 0.1V.
XM 1200 default setting: 9.9V

XM 2400 default setting: 19.8V

07 Low DC cut-off voltage

Setting range is from 9.9V to 12.0V for XM 1200 model and

19.8V to 24.0V for XM 2400 model. Increment of each click is
0.1V. Low DC cut-off voltage will be fixed to setting value no
matter what percentage of load is connected.

Display Setting
The LCD display information will be switched in turns by pressing “UP” and “DOWN” key. The selectable
information is switched as below order: input voltage, input frequency, PV input voltage, PV charging current,
battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, load percentage, load in Watt, load in VA, DC discharging
current, main CPU Version and second CPU Version.

Selectable Selectable
LCD display LCD display
information information
Input Voltage=230V,
Load percent=70%
output voltage=230V
Input voltage/Output
voltage Load
(Default Display percentage
Screen)

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 When connected load is lower
than 1kVA, load in VA will present
xxxVA like below chart.

Input frequency=50Hz

Input frequency Load in VA

When load is larger than 1kVA
(≧1KVA), load in VA will present
x.xkVA like below chart.

When load is lower than 1kW,

load in W will present xxxW like
below chart.

PV voltage=30V

PV voltage Load in Watt When load is larger than 1kW

(≧1KW), load in W will present
x.xkW like below chart.

Charging power=400W Main CPU version 00001.07

Main CPU
Charging power
version
(if PV normal)
checking

Secondary CPU version 00002.05

Battery voltage=25.5V

Secondary CPU
Battery voltage version
checking

Output frequency=50Hz

Output frequency

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Operating Mode Description
Operation mode Description LCD display

Charging by utility.

Standby mode
Note: Utility input bypass to
*Standby mode: The inverter is output, charger
not turned on yet but at this available, LCD backlight
time, the inverter can charge is off
Charging by PV energy.
battery with AC bypass output.

The unit will provide

output power from the
Line Mode mains. It will also
charge the battery at
line mode.

Power from battery and PV energy.

The unit will provide

Battery Mode output power from
Power from battery only.
battery and PV power.

Fault Reference Code

Fault Fault
Fault Event Icon on Fault Event Icon on
Code Code

00 Output short circuit 05 Over temperature

Output voltage too

01 Fan locked 06
high

02 Battery weak 07 Output voltage too low

03 Over charge 08 Main relay stick

04 Over load time out

Warning Indicator
Warning Code Warning Event Icon flashing

01 Fan lock

04 Over load

02 Battery low

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6. Trouble Shooting
Use the table below to solve minor problems.
Problem LCD/LED/Buzzer Explanation / Possible cause What to do
Charge the unit at least 8
Battery voltage is too low.
When power fails, hours.
Battery low alarm
the backup time is Battery capacity is not full even Check the date code of the
issue quickly.
shorten. after charge the unit for at least 8 battery. If the batteries are
hours. too old, replace the batteries.
Input voltage is
Check if AC fuse is tripped
displayed as 0 on the
Input fuse is tripped and AC wiring is connected
LCD and green LED is
well.
flashing.
Mains exist but the
1. Check if AC wires are too
unit works in
thin and/or too long.
battery mode. Input voltage is
Insufficient quality of AC power. 2. Check if generator (if
displayed as not
(Shore or Generator) applied) is working well or if
stable on the LCD.
input voltage range setting is
correct. (UPSàAppliance)
Battery is not connected well. Check the external battery
No LED display on cable and terminal. Make sure
the front panel all the battery connections to
No LED display.
when the utility the unit are all correct.
power is normal. Battery defect. Replace the batteries.
Check if wiring is connected
Fault code 00 Output short circuited. well and remove abnormal
load.
Fault code 01 Fan fault Replace the fan.
1. Re-charge battery.
Fault code 02 Battery weak
2. Replace battery.
Battery is over-charged. Return to repair center.
Fault code 03 Check if spec and quantity of
The battery voltage is too high. batteries are meet
Buzzer beeps requirements.
continuously and Reduce the connected load by
red LED is on. Overload error. The inverter is
Fault code 04 switching off some
overload 110% and time is up.
equipment.
Check whether the air flow of
Internal temperature of inverter the unit is blocked or whether
Fault code 05
component is over 100°C. the ambient temperature is
too high.
Fault code 06 Output voltage too high Return to repair center.
Fault code 07 Output voltage too low Return to repair center.
Fault code 08 Main relay stick Return to repair center.
If there is any abnormal situations occur, which doesn't list above, please call the service people immediately
for professional examine.

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7. Specifications
MODEL XM 1200 XM 2400
CAPACITY 800 W 1500 W
INPUT
Voltage 230 VAC
Voltage Range 170-280 VAC (UPS mode)
90-280 VAC (INV. Mode)
OUTPUT
Voltage Regulation (Batt. Mode) +/-10%
Transfer Time 20 ms typical
Waveform Simulated Sine Wave
BATTERY
Battery Voltage 12 VDC 24 VDC
Floating Charge Voltage 13.7 VDC ±0.25 VDC 27.4 VDC ±0.5 VDC
Maximum Charge Current 10A or 20A
SOLAR CHARGER
Charging Current 40 A
System Voltage 12 VDC 24 VDC
MPPT rated power 500W 1000W
Operating Voltage Range 15~80 VDC 30~80 VDC
Max. PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 102 VDC 102 VDC
PHYSICAL
Dimension (DxWxH) mm 282 X 221 X 73
Net Weight (kgs) 3.2 3.5

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