Operation
will then enter Silent (see page 22) and continue repeating this part of the charging cycle until it disconnects from the utility grid.
If the reconnection was triggered by the Rebulk voltage setting, the inverter will require the charger to pass through the entire charge cycle, including the Absorb Voltage, Absorb Time, Float Voltage, and Float Time settings (as well as Offset). The inverter will continue repeating the Float part of the charging cycle until it disconnects from the utility grid.
See page 20 for more information on the battery charging cycle.
BENEFITS:
Mini Grid mode allows a system to take full advantage of renewable energy. Dependence on the utility grid can be minimized or eliminated.
In this mode, the inverter will offset the loads with excess renewable energy if it is available from the batteries. (See the previous page and page 19 for more information on the Offset function.)
This mode is similar to to the
NOTES:
The Support and
This mode has similar priorities to the
When deciding whether to use Mini Grid mode or HBX, the user should consider various advantages of each.
∼Mini Grid logic is based in the Radian inverter and can function in the absence of the MATE3. HBX logic is based in the MATE3 and cannot function unless the MATE3 is installed and operating.
∼Mini Grid can use utility grid power to fully recharge the batteries on reconnection. HBX can only do so under specific circumstances.
∼HBX set points have a wide range of settings. Mini Grid uses settings which tend to prevent the batteries from excessive discharge; however, most of its settings are automatic and do not allow customization.
∼HBX works more efficiently when the renewable source is larger, but there is no specific requirement for renewable size. Mini Grid is unable to work properly unless the renewable source is larger than the size of the loads. (See previous page.) If this condition is not met, Mini Grid will not disconnect the inverter from the utility grid.
∼HBX can be combined with the settings of any other Radian input mode (Generator, UPS, etc.). The Mini Grid input mode is naturally limited to its own settings and does not have access to certain functions of other modes. (See the first bullet above.)
∼See page 32 and the MATE3 Owner’s Manual for more information on HBX.
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