Solar-Plug Grid Tie Inverter 250WSolar-Plug grid tie power inverter can obtain the solar energy from solar panel, and can tie to the grid through its output cable with no extra equipment. The installation is Do-It-Your Self (DIY). When the sun shines, the PV panel will produces DC voltage, and the grid tie inverter will change the DC voltage to AC voltage and puts out power to the home grid, saving electricity.
INSTALLATION:
1, Connect the Solar Panel or Wind Turbines DC supply cables to the DC input terminal of the inverter, be sure that the polarity is correct. Recommended DC input cable size for maximum output is 8AWG or cables that can handle more than 30A. Optimal length would be less than 8m, longer cables will experience higher voltage drop. The range of output power of Solar Panel or Wind Turbine is 20W~250W.
2, Put the AC output voltage switch on the inverter to the correct position (115V or 230V) according to your location home grid AC voltage. The default is 115V for regular home electrical socket.
3, Connect the supplied AC power cord to the inverter and plug it to a home wall socket.
4, The 3 green LED indicators will start to cycle from left to right when the grid and DC supply is detected. This indicates the inverter is operating under normal condition. The rate of the cycling is according to how much power is being output from the solar panels or the wind turbine. If there is no AC grid detected, the red LED will be on, the inverter will not put out power, this is called Island Protection.
Please follow local regulatory electrical codes for installation. If in doubt, consult appropriate licensed contractor.
Specifications:
Normal AC Output Power 200W
Maximum AC Output Power 250W
Power Factor 0.99
DC Input Voltage Range 14V ~ 28V
Peak Inverter Efficiency 92%
Standby Power consumption
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