Me3000sp User Manual 1.7v
Me3000sp User Manual 1.7v
Me3000sp User Manual 1.7v
User Manual
2019-5-20
V1.7 (For ME3000SP firmware V1.7 or newer)
ME3000SP User Manual
Contents
3. Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
4. Electrical Connection.......................................................................................................................................... 10
6. Operation ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
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8. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................... 45
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1. ME3000SP Introduction
ME3000SP is an AC coupled bi-directional battery converter. Customers can purchase batteries & ME3000SP as
an energy storage add-on to his/her existing renewable energy system. ME3000SP helps to achieve optimal usage of
renewable energy. ME3000SP controls bi-directional flow of electric power, work under auto or time-of-use (TOU)
modes, charge / discharge the battery when needed.
In auto mode, ME3000SP will charge surplus renewable energy into the battery & discharge battery to supply
power to local load when renewable energy is not enough.
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2. Safety Notes
Before installation, please make sure you read & understand this manual. ME3000SP strictly comply with safety
rules of design and testing. During the installation, operation and maintenance, operators should abide by local
safety regulations. Improper operation may cause an electric shock or damage the equipment and properties.
Electrical installation and maintenance must be carried out by competent electricians according to local
regulations.
ME3000SP can only be installed by qualified electrician, and only those who have appropriate accreditation, as
required by local authority.
Do NOT put explosives or flammable materials, e.g. gasoline, kerosene, oil, wood slab, cotton, or rag close to
batteries / ME3000SP.
Disconnect DC (battery) & AC (grid & load) first, then wait at least 5 minutes (discharge capacitors) before
maintenance to prevent electric shock.
ME3000SP shall be disconnected completely (DC & AC) while being maintained.
ME3000SP can be very hot while working. Switch off ME3000SP & wait ME3000SP to cool down before
maintenance.
It’s not allowed to open the front cover of ME3000SP. This will void the product warranty.
The battery has been ~ 60% charged before being delivered and shall be prevented from short circuit during
transportation and installation.
ME3000SP/batteries shall be placed in a well-ventilated place. Do not put the ME3000SP/batteries in an airtight
or badly ventilated place or cabinet. This can be very harmful to system performance & system service life.
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Keep ME3000SP/batteries away from direct sunshine. Don’t put ME3000SP/batteries close to a furnace or fire.
The can lead battery to leak even explode.
The current capacity of DC power cables (from battery to inverter) should be at least 90A. Use short power
cables to avoid high voltage drop & power loss.
Use a multimeter to check the batter voltage & polarity before switching ON batteries. Make sure connections
are correct according to this manual.
If you want to store the batteries without using them, they should be disconnected from ME3000SP, and be
kept in a cool, dry, and ventilated environment.
Battery maintenance operators shall have the knowledge and technical skill for battery maintenance;
All batteries connected in parallel should be of the same model, and have same firmware version. This is a
design issue needs to be considered by designer/installer, particularly when replacing batteries or modifying an
existing energy storage system.
Warning: Do not disassemble or break the battery. Its electrolyte can be toxic and damage your skin and eyes.
e) Switch off ME3000SP & batteries before connecting / disconnecting battery terminals.
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3. Installation
Please check the product package and fittings carefully before installation.
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Communication cable ×1
Fig. 3 Accessories of ME3000SP
⚫ ME3000SP shall be connected to the electrical grid with an overvoltage category III or category II
Hammer drill
1 Used to drill holes on the wall
Recommend drill dia.6mm
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2 Screwdriver wiring
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Step 2: Insert the expansion screw vertically into the hole, note the insertion depth. (not too shallow or too deep)
Step 3: Fix the mounting bracket on the wall using bolts & flat washers.
Step 5: Earth ME3000SP using the grounding hole on the heat sink.
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Step 5 Step 6
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4. Electrical Connection
⚫ Use a multi-meter to check the DC polarity before connecting the DC power cable between battery &
ME3000SP.
⚫ It’s recommended to install a rotary DC isolator (100A) between ME3000SP and batteries. Thus, ME3000SP can
be securely disconnected during installation/maintenance.
⚫ It’s necessary to install a AC circuit breaker (25A) between ME3000SP and electrical grid.
⚫ It is very important for system safety and efficient operation to use appropriate cable for electrical connection.
⚫ Make sure N wire is connected to PE wire while EPS (Emergency Power Supply) mode is enabled.
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Step 2: Remove the waterproof cover (B), loosen the cable gland (C), and then remove the stopper (G);
Step 3: Route the battery wires (F) through the cable gland, then connect battery wires using OT terminal (E);
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2 Orange DRM2/6
4 Blue DRM4/8
6 Green RefGen
(b)Logic interface for VDE-AR-N 4105:2018-11, is in order to control and/or limit the inverter’s output power.
The inverter can be connected to a RRCR (Radio Ripple Control Receiver) in order to dynamically limit the
output power of all the inverters in the installation.
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Table 4-3 The inverter is preconfigured to the following RRCR power levels
Relay status: close is 1, open is 0
1 0 0 0 0% 1
0 1 0 0 30% 1
0 0 1 0 60% 1
0 0 0 1 100% 1
(c)Logic interface for EN50549-1:2019, is in order to cease active power output within five
seconds following an instruction being received at the input interface.
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Table 4-5 The inverter is preconfigured to the following RRCR power levels
Relay status: close is 1, open is 0
1 0% <5 seconds 1
0 100% / 1
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Fig. 10 Schematic Diagram (ME 3000SP: energy storage add-on to existing renewable system)
Step 1: Location of CTa: L wire of incoming mains. Location of CTpv: L wire of PV inverter’s output.
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Step 4: Remove the waterproof cover (part B), loosen the cable gland (part C), then remove the stopper (part G)
Step 5: Route CT cable through the cable gland, connect CT cable to CT terminal, then insert CT terminal into
corresponding ports.
Step 6: One communication cable is provided in the ME3000SP accessory bag. One inverter end, one BAT end.
Route the communication cable (inverter end) through the cable gland, insert the 4P4C connector to ME3000SP
CAN port. Insert the 8P8C connector (BAT end) to PYLONTECH battery CAN port.
ME3000SP
CAN port
CAN port
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Step 2: Remove the waterproof cover (part B), loosen the cable gland
(part C), then remove the stopper (part G)
Step 3: Route a 3-core cable through GRID cable gland, then connect
3 wires to corresponding terminal blocks. (BROWN – L, BLUE – N,
YELLOW/GREEN – PE)
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LOAD port is only for critical load connection. Please make sure you’ve purchased the AC contactor from Shenzhen
SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd.
The connection procedure of LOAD port is the same as grid connection (Fig. 15).
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Alarm Light
Back Up Down OK
5.1 Buttons:
⚫ press “Back” to the previous screen or enter the main interface;
⚫ Press “OK” to select the current menu option or switch to the next digit.
⚫ Alarm light(Red)
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Discharge ON
Charge ON
EPS state ON ON
Some events in ON
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6. Operation
6.1 Double Check
Please double check the following before operation.
1. Make sure there’s no power generation in ME3000SP’s phase. (Turn OFF PV inverter.)
You need to set the following parameters before ME3000SP start to operate.
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System time format is “20YY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS”, press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to
switch to next digit, press “Ok” to complete setting. When system time setting is complete, “Set country” will pop up.
2)Set country
Press “Up” or “Down” to select a country, press “Ok” to complete the country setting. When country setting is
complete, “Set battery type” will pop up.
Code Country Code Country Code Country
00 Germany VDE4105 14 Germany VDE0126 28 Brazil
01 CEI-021 Internal 15 CEI-016 Italia 29 Slovakia VSD
02 Australia 16 UK G98 30 Slovakia SSE
03 SpainRD1699 17 Greece island 31 Slovakia ZSD
04 Turkey 18 EU EN50438 32 CEI0-21 In Areti
05 Denmark 19 IEC EN61727 33 Ukraine
06 Greece Continent 20 Korea 34 Brazil LV
07 Netherland 21 Sweden 35 Mexio LV
08 Belgium 22 Europe General 36 FAR Arrete32
09 UK G99 23 CEI-021 External 37 Denmark TR322
10 China 24 Cyprus 38 Wide-Range-60HZ
11 France 25 India 39 Ireland EN50438
12 Poland 26 Philippines
13 Germany BDEW 27 New Zealand
Note: different distribution network operators in different countries have different requirements
regarding grid connections of battery storage inverters.
Therefore, it’s very important to make sure that you have selected the correct country code according
to requirements of local authority.
Please consult qualified electrical engineer or personnel from electrical safety authorities about this.
Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any consequences arising out of incorrect
country code selection.
Press “Up” or “Down” to select your battery type, then press “Ok” to complete the battery type setting.
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If you’re using “1. PYLON”, “2. DARFON”, “4. General Lithium”, “5. Alpha. ESS” & “6. SOLTARO” battery types,
congratulations, ME3000SP’s first time setup is complete. Please press “OK” to enter the main interface.
But if you’re using “3. DEFAULT” battery type. We need more information regarding your battery.
4. General Lithium All batteries that comply with SOFAR’S BMS CAN communication protocol.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the battery capacity
per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set max charge voltage” will pop up.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing max charge voltage
per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set max charge current” will pop up.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the max charge
current per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set max protect voltage” will pop up.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the max protect
voltage per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set min discharge voltage” will pop up.
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Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the min discharge
voltage per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set max discharge current” will pop up.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the max discharge
current per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set min protect voltage” will pop up.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the min protect
voltage per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set discharge depth” will pop up.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the discharge depth
per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set empty discharge voltage” will pop up.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the empty discharge
voltage per your battery specification, press “Ok”, then “Set full charge voltage” will pop up.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing the full charge
voltage per your battery specification, press “Ok”.
Congratulations, ME3000SP’s first time setup is complete. Please press “OK” to enter the main interface.
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6.3 Commissioning
The main interface:
If you didn’t change the work mode of ME3000SP, which means ME3000SP is working in “Auto Mode”:
Every time you change the CT connection, you need to restart ME3000SP. Please follow the following procedure:
1. Turn OFF PV inverter. Turn ON some home appliances.
2. Turn OFF AC circuit breaker (grid) / DC isolator (battery). Wait 5 minutes.
3. Turn ON DC isolator (battery), then turn ON AC circuit breaker (grid). Wait 1 minute.
4. Turn ON PV inverter.
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6.4 Menu
In the main interface, press “back” button to enter main menu. The main menu has the following five options:
1.Enter Setting
3.System Information
5.Energy Statistic
1. Battery Parameter
1.Battery Parameter
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Select “1. Battery Parameter” and press “OK”, “input password” is shown. Input the password (normal “0001”,
advanced ”0715”), press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, when “0001
/ 0715” is shown on the screen, press “OK” to enter “Battery Parameter” interface. If “Incorrect, Try Again!” is
shown on the screen, press “Back” and input the password again.
1) Battery Type (refer to Set battery type)
Select “1. Battery Type” and press “OK”. Press “up” or “down” to select the battery type. Press “OK”.
2) * Battery Capacity (only for DEFAULT battery type)
Select “2. Battery Capacity” and press “OK”. Press “up” or “down” to change the 1st digit, press “ok” to switch to
next digit. Input the value of battery capacity. Press “OK”.
3) Discharge Depth
Select “3. Discharge Depth” and press “OK” to enter discharge depth interface.
Discharge Depth
50%
Press “up” or “down” to change the 1st digit, press “ok” to switch to next digit. Input the value of Discharge
Depth & EPS Discharge Depth per battery specification. Press “OK”.
For example: if Discharge Depth = 50% & EPS Discharge Depth = 80%.
While electric grid is connected: ME3000SP won’t discharge the battery when its SOC is less than 50%.
In case of blackout: ME3000SP will work in EPS mode (if EPS mode is enabled) & keep discharging the battery till
battery SOC is less than 20%.
4) Max. Charge (A)
Select “4. Max. Charge (A)” and press “OK”. Press “up” or “down” to change the 1st digit, press “ok” to switch to
next digit. Input the value of Max. Charge (A) per battery specification. Press “OK”.
5) Over (V) Protection
Select “5. Over (V) Protection” and press “OK. Press “up” or “down” to change the 1st digit, press “ok” to switch
to next digit. Input the value of Over (V) Protection per battery specification. Press “OK”.
6) Max. Charge (V)
Select “6. Max. Charge (V)” and press “OK”. Press “up” or “down” to change the 1st digit, press “ok” to switch to
next digit. Input the value of Max. Charge (V) per battery specification. Press “OK”.
7) Max. Discharge (A)
Select “7. Max. Discharge (A)” and press “OK”. Press “up” or “down” to change the 1st digit, press “ok” to switch
to next digit. Input the value of Max. Discharge (A) per battery specification. Press “OK”.
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Select “2. Clear Energy” and press “OK”, “input password” is shown. Input the password “0001”, press “Up” or
“Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, when “0001” is shown on the screen, press
“OK”. If “Incorrect, Try Again!” is shown on the screen, press “Back” and input the password again.
3. Clear Events
Select “3. Clear Events”, press “OK” button twice to clear all the events.
4. Set Country (refer to Set country)
Select “4. Set Country”, press “OK”, current country setting is shown, input new country code & press “OK”
If “Set Disable” is shown, you need to go to “6. Function to Set Country” to enable country setting first.
5. Set Communication
1.Communication Addr.
“Up” ↑ 2.Baudrate
3.Databits
“Down”↓ 4.Parity
5.Stopbits
1) Communication Addr.
Select “1. Communication Addr.”, then press “OK” to Set Communication Addr. , press “Up” or“Down” to change
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the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit,and press “OK”.
2) Baudrate
Select “2. Baudrate”, then press “OK” to Set Baudrate, press “Up” or“Down” to change Baudrate and press “OK”.
3) Databits
Select “3. Databits”, then press “OK” to set Databits, press “Up” or“Down” to change Databits and press “OK”.
4) Parity
Select “4. Parity”, then press “OK” to set Parity, press “Up” or“Down” to select EVEN、ODD or NONE, and press
“OK”.
5) Stopbits
Select “5. Stopbits”, then press “OK” to set Stopbits, press “Up” or“Down” to change Stopbits and press “OK”.
6. Function to Set Country
Select “6. Function to Set Country”, press “OK”, “input password” is shown. Input the password “0001”, press
“Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, when “0001” is shown on the screen,
press “OK”. If “Incorrect, Try Again!” is shown on the screen, press “Back” and input the password again.
7. Set Language
Select “7. Set Language”, press “OK”. Press “up” or “down” to select the language and press “OK”.
Easier Way: press “Back” & “OK” at the same time to change system language.
8. Set Time
Select “8.Set Time”, press “OK” to enter time setting interface, system time format is 20YY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS.
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, after inputting the current time,
press “OK”.
Select “10. Logic interface”, press “OK”, “input password” is shown. Input the password “0001”, press “Up” or
“Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, when “0001” is shown on the screen, press
“OK”. Then press “up” or “down” to select “1. Enable” or “2. Disable”, press “OK”.
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11.Auto Test
1.Autotest Fast
2.Autotest STD
“Up” ↑
3.QF Time Setting
1) Autotest Fast
Select “1. Autotest Fast”, then press “OK” to start Auto test Fast.
Start Autotest
↓ Press “Ok” to start
Testing 59.S1...
↓ Wait
Test 59.S1 OK!
↓ Wait
Testing 59.S2...
↓ Wait
Test 59.S2 OK!
↓ Wait
Testing 27.S1...
↓ Wait
Test 27.S1 OK!
↓ Wait
Testing 27.S2...
↓ Wait
Test 27.S2 OK!
↓ Wait
Testing 81>S1...
↓ Wait
Test 81>S1 OK!
↓ Wait
Testing 81>S2…
↓ Wait
Test 81>S2 OK!
↓ Wait
Testing 81<S1...
↓ Wait
Test 81<S1 OK!
↓ Wait
Testing 81<S2...
↓ Wait
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2) Autotest STD
Select “2. Autotest STD”, then press “OK” to start Auto test STD.
The test procedure is same as Autotest Fast, but it’s much more time consuming.
3) PF Time Setting
Select “3. PF Time Setting”, then press “OK”. The following will be shown on the display:
Set: *. *** s
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing all digits, press
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“OK”.
4) QV Time Setting
Select “4. QV Time Setting”, then press “OK”. The following will be shown on the display:
Set:** s
Press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit. After changing all digits, press
“OK”.
5) Control 81.S1
Select “5.Control 81.S1”. then press “OK”. Press “up” or “down” to select “1. Enable 81.S1” or “2. Disable 81.S1”,
press “OK”.
Select “12. Work Mode Set”, press “OK” to enter work mode setting interface.
In auto mode, ME3000SP will automatically charge & discharge the battery.
1) PV generation ~= LOAD consumption (ΔP < 100W), 2) PV generation > LOAD consumption, the surplus power
ME3000SP will stay in Standby state. will be stored in the battery.
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3) When the battery is full(or already at Max Charge 4) PV generation < LOAD consumption, ME3000SP will
Power), excess power will be exported to the grid. discharge the battery to supply power to load,
5) If PV generation + Battery < LOAD consumption, 6) Press “DOWN” button to check current detailed
ME3000SP will import power from the grid. information, press “UP” to get back to main interface.
Select “2. Set Time-of-use Mode”, and then press “OK” to enter Set Time-of-use mode interface.
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Select “3. Set Timing Mode”, and then press “OK” to enter Set Timing mode interface. The interface of Set
Timing Mode is shown as below. You can select a charge time/power & discharge time/power in this mode.
Note: normally this mode is used to test whether ME3000SP can charge & discharge correctly or not. So
basically, this mode is used for testing purposes only.
Charge Start 22 h 00 m
Charge End 05 h 00 m
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For more detailed information, please ask representative of SOFAR to get a copy of passive mode
communication protocol.
Select “5. Peak Shaving Mode”, then press “OK” to enter Peak Shaving Mode.
Peak Shaving Mode
Charge Threshold
0100W
Discharge Threshold
0100W
In this interface,we can set charge and discharge threshold power and the threshold power range is 100W
to 2500W.If PV generation is greater than the sum of load consumption and the charge threshold power ,
the inverter will keep the grid power that is equal to the charge threshold power. The surplus power will be
stored in the battery. If PV generation is greater than the sum of load consumption and the charge threshold
power and the battery charging power , The surplus power will feed back into the grid. If load consumption is
greater than the sum of PV generation and the discharge threshold power ,the inverter will keep the grid
power that is equal to the discharge threshold power and the battery will supply the insufficien energy .
If load consumption is greater than the sum of PV generation and the charge threshold power and the
battery discharging power , the grid will supply the insufficien energy.
Select “13. CTpv Scale Factor”, press “OK”, “input password” is shown. Input the password “0001”, press “Up”or
“Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, when “0001” is shown on the screen, press“OK”.
According to the PV actual quantity,press “Up”or “Down” to select the correct value and press“OK”.
14.CT Direction
Select “13. CTpv Scale Factor”, press “OK”, “input password” is shown. Input the password “0001”, press “Up”or
“Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, when “0001” is shown on the screen, press“OK”.
In this interface, press “Up”or “Down” to select FREEZE or UNFREEZE.If you select FREEZE,CT directiong will
be freezed. When you restart the inverter,CT direction will stay the same.If you select UNFREEZE, CT
directiong won’t be freezed. When you restart the inverter,CT direction will to be recalibrated again.
Select “13. Safety Param. Settings”, press “OK”, “input password” is shown. Input the password “0001”, press
“Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, when “0001” is shown on the screen,
press “OK”.
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Copy the TXT file to the root directory of SD card, Press “up” or “down” to select “1. Set START Parameters”, “2.
Set Safety Voltage” or “3. Set Safety Frequency”, press “OK”. Please contact SOFAR technical support for more
information.
16.CT Calibration
Select “10. CT Calibrate ”, press “OK”, “input password” is shown. Input the password “0001”, press “Up” or
“Down” to change the 1st digit, press “OK” to switch to next digit, when “0001” is shown on the screen, press
“OK”.Then input the actual power minus the difference of LCD display grid-connected power.
2.Event List
Event list of ME 3000SP, including current event list and history event list.
Select “1. Current Event List”, press “OK” to check the current events.
Select “2. History Event List”, press “OK” to check the history events. Press “up” or “down” to check all history
events if there’re more than 1 page of events.
3.System Information
Software Version
Hardware Version
RS485 Address
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EPS Mode
Work Mode
PF Time Setting
QV Time Setting
Power Factor
CT Direction
Battery Capacity
Discharge Depth
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Step 2 Press the SD card and take it out. Insert the SD card into a micro-SD card reader, then insert micro-SD card
reader into a PC; (NOTE: micro-SD card reader & PC are not provided by SOFARSOLAR).
Step 3 Format the SD card. Copy the “ES3000firmware” folder to the SD card.
Step 4 Insert the SD card back to the SD card slot.
Step 5 Then turn on DC isolator (battery), wait 5 seconds, turn on AC circuit breaker (grid), press “Back” to enter
main menu. Press “Down” to select “4. Software Update”, then press “Ok”.
Step 6 “Input password” is shown. Input the password (“0715”), press “Up” or “Down” to change the 1st digit, press
“OK” to switch to next digit, when “0715” is shown on the screen, press “Ok” to start firmware update.
Step 7 After finishing firmware upgrade, turn off AC circuit breaker (grid) and DC isolator (battery), lock the
communication waterproof cover with four screws, then turn on DC isolator (battery), wait 5 seconds, turn on AC
circuit breaker (grid), ME 3000SP will start to operate automatically.
NOTE: If “DSP communicate fail”, “Update DSP1 Fail” of “Update DSP2 Fail” is shown on the screen, which means
the firmware upgrade is unsuccessful, please turn off AC circuit breaker (grid) and DC isolator (battery), wait 5
minutes, then start again from “Step 5”.
5.Energy Statistics
Today
Renewable 100.00KWh
Self-Use 80.00KWh 80%
Export 20.00KWh 20%
Load 100.00KWh
Self-Use 80.00KWh 80%
Import 20.00KWh 20%
Select “5. Energy Statistic”, press “OK” to enter Energy Statistic interface, it shows the energy generation and
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consumption within a certain range of time. Press “Up” or “Down” to check the daily / weekly / monthly / yearly /
lifetime energy statistics.
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7. Technical Data
Model ME3000SP
Battery Parameters
Battery Type Lead-acid, Lithium-ion
Nominal battery voltage 48V
Battery voltage range 42 - 58V
Recommended battery capacity 200Ah (100 – 500 Ah optional)
Recommended storage capacity 9.6 kWh
Max charge current 60A
Charge current range 0 – 60A programmable
Charge curve 3 - stage adaptive with maintenance
Max discharge current 65A
Battery protection Over voltage protection / Over current protection /
Over temperature protection
Short circuit protection 100A fuse
Depth of discharge Lithium: 0 – 85% DOD adjustable
Lead acid: 0 –90% DOD adjustable
AC parameters
Max output power 3KVA single phase
Max output current 13A
Nominal grid voltage & frequency 230V, 47 – 53Hz or 57 – 63Hz
AC voltage range 150 – 275V (according to local authority requirements)
THDi <3%
Power factor 1 (+ / - 0.8 adjustable)
Inrush current 0.8A / 1us
Max output fault current 100A / 1us
System parameters
Max efficiency Charge: 94.1% / discharge 94.3%
Standby losses < 5W
Topology High frequency transformer isolated
Ingress protection ratings IP 65
Safety protection Anti-islanding, RCMU, ground fault monitoring
Communication Wi-Fi, RS485
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Environmental data
Ambient temperature range -25C to +60C (derating above +45C)
Relative humidity range 0% - 100% (no condensing)
Protective class Class I
Max operating altitude 2000m
Current transformer connection Hard wired
General data
Noise <25dB
Weight 16kg
Cooling Natural convection
Dimensions (W*H*D) 532 x 360 x 173 mm
Display LCD display
Warranty 5 years
EPS (Emergency Power Supply) data
EPS rated power 3000VA
EPS nominal voltage/frequency 230V, 50/60Hz
EPS rated current 13A
THDi <3%
Switch time < 3s
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8. Troubleshooting
Code Name description solution
LLCBus voltage is too high and ID09- ID26 are internal faults of ME3000SP,
ID09 HW_LLCBus_OVP has triggered hardware turn OFF the DC isolator & AC circuit breaker,
protection wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the DC
isolator and turn ON the AC circuit breaker.
Boost voltage is too high and Check whether the problem is solved. If no,
ID10 HW_Boost_OVP has triggered hardware please contact SOFAR technical support.
protection
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ID28 DciOCP The DCI is too high ID28-ID51 are internal faults of ME3000SP,
turn OFF the DC isolator & AC circuit breaker,
ID29 SwOCPInstant The grid current is too high wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the DC
isolator and turn ON the AC circuit breaker.
ID30 BuckOCP Buck current is too high Check whether the problem is solved. If no,
please contact SOFAR technical support.
ID31 AcRmsOCP The output current is too high
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9. Quality Assurance
The standard warranty period for SOFARSOLAR Inverter is 3/5/7/10 years which depends on the purchase
agreement. Up to 12 months following the installation date or 18 months from the date of shipment
(whichever date comes first) from SOFARSOLAR factory, the purchaser may apply for a warranty extension by
providing the serial number of the unit. SOFARSOLAR may reject the application received which does not meet
the date requirement. Extension warranty can be purchased for extra 5, 7, 10 or 12 years. For more details
please check with SOFARSOLAR service team. Monitoring devices (WiFi card, Ethernet card, GPRS card, GPRS
kit) are not included in the on-site service range, but SOFARSOLAR could provide remotely service and
replacing service.
Disclaimer:
During the warranty period, SOFARSOLAR guarantees normal operation of the inverter. If during the warranty
period, the inverter develops fault, please contact your installation contractor or supplier. In case of faults
falling within manufacturers’ responsibility, SOFARSOLAR will be responsible for maintenance or replacement.
Any defect caused by the following circumstances will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty (the
Dealers or Distributors are responsible and authorized by SOFARSOLAR for the following investigation):
⚫ Product modified, design changed or parts replaced not approved by SOFARSOLAR;
⚫ Changes, or attempted repairs and erasing of series number or seals by non SOFARSOLAR technician;
⚫ Failure to follow any/all of the user manual, the installation guide and the maintenance regulations;
⚫ Improper use or misuse of the device;
⚫ Insufficient ventilation of the device;
⚫ The maintenance procedures relating to the product have not been followed to an acceptable standard;
⚫ Damage because of external factors or Force majeure (violent or stormy weather, lightning, overvoltage, fire
etc.).
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