Off-Grid Hybrid Energy Storage System with ICONICA 6kW Inverter, 10.5/14.0kWh LiFePO4 Batteries, and (optionally) 6.0kW Solar Panels

• PYLONTECH US3000C 3.5KWH LIFEPO4 (LFP) SOLAR BATTERY  is developed with Pylontech's own lithium iron phosphate cells and vertical industry integration to ensure the highest safety value and most promising life cycle of 6000 cycles at an incredible DoD of 95%. A self designed BMS protects the cell from abnormal temperature, current, voltage, SoC and SoH. Comes with 7-year standard warranty which is extendable to 10-years upon registration. The warranty on the battery covers all faults caused by manufacturing or material.
• PYLONTECH FORCE-L2 3.5-14.2KWH LIFEPO4 (LFP) SOLAR BATTERY STACK WITH BMS is designed for the low-voltage residential sector. Ideal for applications requiring limited space, high power, and long life, the Force-L2 battery system streamlines installation without the need for interconnection battery cables, significantly reducing installation time. IP55 cabinet allow to install these batteries outdoor. 
• ICONICA OFF-GRID HYBRID 6000W 48V PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER/CHARGER WITH INBUILT 120A MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER, 120A MAINS BATTERY CHARGER, PARALLEL CAPABILITY AND WI-FI intelligently combines the functions of a 6000W pure sine wave inverter, 120A MPPT solar charge controller and a 120A smart battery charger in one single unit. This model can accept input from solar panels, mains power, a generator or a battery - either from one or multiple input sources. In addition to its unique hybrid capability, this innovative inverter features advanced communication functions, along with highly customisable settings.

• THE INVERTER CAN GENERATE 6000W OF CONTINUOUS AC POWER and up to 12000W of AC power at peak times (to start powerful appliances with electric motors such as a pump, vacuum cleaner, power tools etc). The built in 120A MPPT solar charge controller regulates the input from the solar panels to the batteries, with a full range of safety functions including protection against overcharge, overheating and reverse current. Advanced MPPT technology extracts the maximum possible power output from solar panels and operates at up to 98% efficiency. This inverter is therefore well-suited to systems with a large and powerful solar array, as the inverter has a maximum allowed solar input of 6000W. Performance data for the solar array is displayed on the LCD screen. The built in 120A smart battery charger is designed to enable safe and efficient unattended charging of a battery from a mains power source or generator, if available, with full overcharge protection and multiple charging stages.

• (Optional) JA SOLAR INTEGRATED TRACEABLE SYSTEM 500W MONO PERC HALF-CELL MBB SILVER FRAME TS MC4 SOLAR PANELS are reliable, efficient and cost-effective with an attractive payback period.  The modules have an efficiency 21.1%. The solar panels have a heavy snow load of up to 5400Pa and an increased wind load of up to 2400Pa. The panels are well-designed with a durable black frame. These panels are suitable for domestic, farm, garden office and similar rooftop installations. The panels have a 25-year product warranty..

• FREE 2-3 WORKING DAYS DELIVERY within the UK (longer to the Highlands, islands and Northern Ireland).

• Pylontech US3000C 3.5kWh LiFePO4 (LFP) Solar Battery (incl. Brackets) - 1 X Pallet, or
• Pylontech Force-L2 7.0/10.5kWh LiFePO4 (LFP) Solar Battery (incl. Brackets) - 1 X Pallet,
• 1x ICONICA OFF-GRID HYBRID 6000W 48V PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER WITH INBUILT 120A MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER, 120A MAINS BATTERY CHARGER, PARALLEL CAPABILITY AND WI-FI - 1 X Carton,
• 1x SET OF CABLES, DISCONNECTORS, AND ACCESSORIES, and
• (Optional) 12x JA SOLAR INTEGRATED TRACEABLE SYSTEM 500W MONO PERC HALF-CELLMBB SILVER FRAME TS MC4 SOLAR PANELS.

THE BATTERY BANK

WARNING: Never mix and match batteries in the battery bank. All batteries must be the same type, size, and general age. An old, mismatched, or shorted battery in a bank causes a lot of problems. NOTE: New batteries act like old batteries and will need a few cycles before they operate correctly.

1. WHAT IS THE BATTERY BANK CAPACITY OF 10.5/14.0KWH LFP ESS?

The 10.5/14.0KWH LFP ESS uses 2x or 3x well-known PYLONTECH US3000C or FORCE-L2  Lithium-Ferro-Phosphate (LFP batteries with a total capacity of 7,104/10,656Wh in parallel.  Patented structure design with high utilisation of active material, maximum improve the utilisation rate of active material and the utilisation ratio of battery internal space. High performance for large current discharge.

2. WHAT IS THE CYCLE LIFE OF THE BATTERY?

PYLONTECH US3000C/FORCE-L2  batteries are designed for >6000 cycles @95% DoD (Depth of Discharge).

3. HOW CAN I GET THE LONGEST LIFESPAN FROM THE BATTERY?

1. It is required to charge the battery at least once every 6 months, for this charge maintenance make sure the SOC is charged to higher than 90%
2. Every year after installation. The connection of power connector, grounding point, power cable and screw are suggested to be checked. Make sure there is no loose, no broken, no corrosion at connection point. Check the installation environment such as dust, water, insect etc. make sure it is suitable for IP20 battery system.
3. If the battery is stored for long time, it is required to charge them every six months, and the SOC should be higher than 90%

4. WHAT ARE THE BATTERY CARE AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS?

1. If the battery is stored for long time, it is required to charge them every six months, and the SOC should be no less than 90%
2. Battery needs to be recharged within 12 hours, after fully discharged
3. Do not install the product in outdoor environment, or an environment out of the operation temperature or humidity range listed in manual.

5. WHEN TO CHARGE MY PYLONTECH LIFEPO4 BATTERY?

If LiFePO4 batteries are not fully discharged, they do not need to be charged after each use. LiFePO4 batteries do not get damaged when left in a partial state of charge (PSOC). You can charge your LiFePO4 batteries after each use or when they have been discharged up to 80% DOD (20% SOC).

6. WHAT TO DO IF THE LOSS OF POWER OF THE BATTERY BANK IS TOO QUICK?
Check if there are any high-power electrical appliances connected. The Off-grid Energy Storage System's battery capacity is 10,5kWh or 14,0kWh. Normally, if the power of a connected electrical appliance is ~1500W and the battery is discharged from 100% to 10%, the battery will run out in about 6.3 or 8.5 hours, respectively.

DC TO AC INVERTER

1. WHAT DOES A POWER INVERTER DO?

A power inverter is a device which converts battery power into mains power, i.e. it transforms 48V direct current (DC) into 230V alternating current (AC). 230V AC is the power supplied to our houses by utility companies, and this is the power required by most normal household appliances such as lights, TVs, fridges etc. There are two main types of inverters:

• Off-grid inverters, which work as a standalone system and require batteries (typically used in caravans, boats or locations without access to mains power)
• On-grid or grid tie inverters, which require mains power to work (typically used in household solar systems and take input directly from solar panels)

In the 10.5/14.0KWH LFP ESS ICONICA 6000W 48V Off-Grid Pure Sine Wave Inverter is used - i.e. the inverter can be used to build a home 230V "grid".  

2. WHAT TYPE OF INVERTER IS USED IN THE 10.5/14.0KWH LFP ESS?

The type of power inverter which is used in the 10.5/14.0KWH LFP ESS is a pure sine wave inverter rated 6000W. The pure sine wave inverter provides an output of up to 6000W which follows a sine wave harmonically. This is similar to utility-supplied grid power. This inverter switches polarity ("+" and "-") between power cables smoothly; gradually increasing or reducing the voltage as required (in case you were wondering why inverters have to switch polarity: this is the essence of alternating current; polarity changes occur approximately 50 times per second).

3. WHAT ARE THE KEY FUNCTIONS OF ICONICA 6000W 48V INVERTER?

- 6000W 48V Pure sine wave inverter: Converts DC current into 230V AC mains electricity, to run various household appliances such as a TV, laptop, fridge, microwave, lighting etc. Able to generate 6000VA of continuous power with a strong peak power handling capability of up to 12000VA (to start powerful appliances with electric motors such as pumps, vacuum cleaners, power tools etc). This inverter is a pure sine wave type, which easily surpasses modified sine wave inverters in terms of efficiency and compatibility with a wider range of appliances.

- Built in 120A MPPT Solar charge controller: Regulates the input from the solar panels to the batteries, with a full range of safety functions including protection against overcharge, overheating, reverse current etc. Advanced MPPT technology extracts the maximum possible output from solar panels and operates at up to 98% efficiency. This inverter is therefore well-suited to systems with a large and powerful solar array, with a maximum allowed solar input of 3000W. Performance data for the solar array is displayed on the LCD screen.  

- Enhanced 120A Smart battery charger: Designed to enable safe and efficient unattended charging of a battery from a mains power source or generator, with full overcharge protection and multiple charging stages.

- UPS zero transfer time: Offers instant 0ms transfer from mains to battery mode when mains power is interrupted (normal speed of transfer for other inverters is 15-20ms). This improved UPS functionality allows critical IT loads such as computers and servers to operate continuously in case of power failures.

- System expansion potential: This inverter has the ability to be connected in parallel with additional identical units (maximum of 8 further inverters), offering the possibility of large-scale system expansion, with up to 45kW/45kVA of power handling capability. Once connected in parallel, there is the option for 3-phase operation (ideal for systems used to power industrial-grade equipment and machinery which run on 3-phase power). Each inverter connected to the system will require a Parallel connection kit (sold separately). 

4. WHAT ARE THE ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENT FUNCTIONS OF THE ICONICA 5000W 48V INVERTER?

The Iconica 5000W 48V inverter boasts an abundance of unique features, providing enhanced functionality over standard inverters. These include:

- Output source priority: This intelligent feature allows the user to set output source preferences (solar/ battery power/ mains input or a generator) for the AC load output of the inverter. This menu includes several options for varying conditions and scenarios, e.g. which source of energy is given priority for the AC output if solar power is insufficient/ if the battery voltage is too low/ if mains power is unavailable, etc.

- Battery charging priority: A wide selection of battery charging priority options are available. For instance, the user can choose to charge the battery using solar power only/ using a combination of solar power and mains power/ from mains power only etc.

- A range of highly customisable settings: The parameters for this inverter can be personalised to an exceptionally specific degree via the user-friendly interface. At the touch of a button, the user can customise parameters such as the AC input range, battery type, max charging current, specific high/low voltage disconnect points (and preferred charging source upon reconnection), the duration and voltage of each charging stage, auto-restart options, power saving mode, overload bypass, battery equalization stage characteristics and so on. There are also options for managing operational features such as the audible alarm and backlight settings.

- Illuminated LCD screen: Displays vital statistics which are easily changeable by use of the up/down keys. This information includes status and mode, input/output voltage, frequency, battery voltage, load power and percentages, charge and discharge current etc.

- Auto restart function: When overload or overheating occurs, the inverter will disconnect the load appliances, and automatically reconnect once safe conditions are detected.

- Generator auto-start function: If connected to a generator via dry contacts, the Iconica inverter can send a signal to automatically start the generator as soon as the battery voltage drops below a certain level.

- Intelligent cooling design: The inverter uses predictive fan logic based on performance and temperature (1 or 2 fans operating at a time, with variable speeds) to prevent overheating of the components. 

5. WHAT CAN I USE ICONICA 6000W 48V HYBRID INVERTER FOR?

The 6000W 48V hybrid inverter is chosen based on the typical power consumption of standard household appliances shown in the table below.

*Appliances marked with a star are likely to have a starting power consumption several times greater than their normal working power (typically this is caused by electric motors). For example, even though electric lawnmowers have a normal working power of 1000W, their starting power is over 4000W. This means that an inverter with a continuous power of 6000W is suitable because its peak power is limited to 20000W. 

**These appliances do not have an electric motor inside but still have a variable power consumption with power spikes. Therefore they require a larger inverter than would be needed for other appliances with a similar nominal power rating.

Please also note: this table is provided for general guidance only. The actual power consumption of your appliances, as well as starting power requirements, may vary considerably. In all cases, you will need to check the specifications of your equipment to find their continuous and starting power requirements.

If more than one device is connected to the inverter, the total power consumption should be the sum of all appliances used. This will determine the total inverter power required.

6. WHY 48V BATTERY BANK AND 48V DC TO 230V AC INVERTER IS USED?

This setup will provide some important benefits:

• The input current for the inverter will be four/two times smaller for 48V than for 12V or 24V, making the inverter and the entire system safer and more reliable;
• The cables between your battery and the inverter do not have to be as thick as those used for a 12V or 24V battery bank and inverter.

7. WHAT PROTECTION AND SAFETY FEATURES DOES HAVE THE 5000W INVERTER?

This product comes with protections and important warning indicators, such as: 

• Overload protection: 3s @ 150% load; 10s @ 110 - 150% load
• Overcharge protection: 66Vdc
• Battery overcharged
  
• Low battery
• Overload
• Solar charge stops due to low battery
• Solar charge stops due to high PV voltage
• Thermal shutdown: 60 +/-5°C

8. WHAT AC INPUTS/OUTPUTS DOES THE 6000W INVERTER HAVE?

1 x 230VAC INPUT / 1 X 230VAC OUTPUT.

7. DOES THE 6000W POWER INVERTER HAVE WIRELESS CONTROL?

YES (as an option). The inverter is supplied with a PC connection cable and PC software CD for convenient viewing of important system information, such as solar/ battery/ AC voltage, charging current, battery capacity etc. Detailed data logs are also available to view and export to PDF/ Excel formats. This inverter also has the potential to send data to an online user portal using a Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring Kit (purchased separately). By connecting via this method, the user will unlock access to exclusive features such as email status updates for the inverter, remote system monitoring from any location and much more.

9. WHAT TO DO IF THE 6000W INVERTER CANNOT POWER ELECTRICAL  APPLIANCES?

1. First, please check whether the output power of the 5000W inverter can meet the charging power requirements of your appliances.
2. In case of a warning, take action as described in the User Manual.

10. WHAT TO DO IF THE USAGE TIME OF AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE IS TOO SHORT?
As the power of each electrical appliance is different, the discharge efficiency of the 5000W inverter is less than 100% (the best efficiency is about 95%). Hence, the actual usage time of electrical appliances may be shorter than the theoretical time. The discharge efficiency should be calculated based on the continuous power of your appliances. If you have any questions, please provide the specifications of your appliances to Energian Customer Service for a calculation.

SOLAR AND AC BATTERY CHARGING

1. WHAT ARE THE ICONICA 6000W INVERTER's  BUILT IN SOLAR CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS?

• Maximum solar input power: 6000W
• Maximum open circuit solar input voltage: 500V
• Solar MPPT operating voltage: 120-430V DC
• Maximum solar charging current: 27A

2. WHAT ARE THE ICONICA 6000W INVERTER's  BUILT IN AC CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS?

• Maximum mains AC charging current: 120A
• Maximum combined charging current: 120A
• Peak efficiency: 92%
• Solar / AC charger max efficiency: 98%

GENERATOR CHARGING

1. WHAT ARE THE ICONICA 6000W INVERTER's  BUILT IN GENERATOR CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS?

• Rated input voltage: 220-240VAC 50Hz
• Maximum mains AC charging current: 120A
• Generator charger max efficiency: 98%

2. WHAT GENERATOR CAN BE USED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY?

• Generator fuel: Petrol/Diesel/LPG
• Max. output power: 6kW