Posted December 31, 20222 yr Good day all, Thank you in advance for advice etc. I have a 24 volt 3.5 Kva Fivestar Hybrid Inverter. It runs off 2x100a/h batteries, the maximum load that I will use is 8 amps, my normal load without pc's etc is 1.2 amp. It runs for an hour then cuts out on low battery. It takes 20 minutes to fully recharge the batteries. I have had the batteries tested and it is 100%. This is a brand new inverter, the previous (new as well) 3kva fivestar did exacly the same. The supplier replaced the 3kva with the 3.5 kva as they thought the inverter was faulty. Any one that can sent me correct configiration settings as I did not recieve a manual with this inverter. I have set it up using the 3kva manual that I have scanned and saved.
January 1, 20232 yr 23 hours ago, CasperNiemand said: Good day all, Thank you in advance for advice etc. I have a 24 volt 3.5 Kva Fivestar Hybrid Inverter. It runs off 2x100a/h batteries, the maximum load that I will use is 8 amps, my normal load without pc's etc is 1.2 amp. It runs for an hour then cuts out on low battery. It takes 20 minutes to fully recharge the batteries. I have had the batteries tested and it is 100%. This is a brand new inverter, the previous (new as well) 3kva fivestar did exacly the same. The supplier replaced the 3kva with the 3.5 kva as they thought the inverter was faulty. Any one that can sent me correct configiration settings as I did not recieve a manual with this inverter. I have set it up using the 3kva manual that I have scanned and saved. Check what your settings 12 and 13 is set as. This is if your inverter has the same settings as a Axpert/Mecer. If set at 25 and 25.5V then it must be your batteries that are not having enough capacity left. If it only takes 20min to re-charge the batteries it is far too short for batteries in good nick. If you only discharge 276VA in a hour it is about 25% of the capacity if you use only 50% of the capacity of 2 new 100Ah batteries. Thus it appears that it is not the 2 inverter at fault but batteries.
January 1, 20232 yr Author Scorp007, thanks for responding I dont think it is my batteries or inverter I think it is a setting that is not correct. This is the state of my baterries. My inverter only have settings up to 15.5 volt not the same as Mercer or Axpert. Previously ran the system full load on a 4000 watt modified sine power inverter for more tha 5 hours
January 1, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, CasperNiemand said: Scorp007, thanks for responding I dont think it is my batteries or inverter I think it is a setting that is not correct. This is the state of my baterries. My inverter only have settings up to 15.5 volt not the same as Mercer or Axpert. Previously ran the system full load on a 4000 watt modified sine power inverter for more tha 5 hours At least then this variable is taken care of. If you have only settings up to 15.5V then this inverter must be seeing it as per battery. So settings 12 is at 12.2V and 13 at 12.6V just as a start. Setting 26 at 14.6V and 27 at 13.7V. Setting 29 at 11.8V These are just a starting point to try and get a longer run time. Once the battery specs are known they can be fine tuned.
February 7, 20232 yr Have you managed to figure out the issue? I have the same inverter with the same problem.. after I double checked the battery terminals and factory reset the inverter I now get 40mins and the fans kick in which it never previously done.
February 9, 20232 yr Is it this one? I'm desperately looking for a 3kw manual. The one in the box is for a completely different inverter and the settings are cryptic as h3ll.
February 11, 20232 yr On 2023/01/01 at 9:32 PM, Scorp007 said: At least then this variable is taken care of. If you have only settings up to 15.5V then this inverter must be seeing it as per battery. So settings 12 is at 12.2V and 13 at 12.6V just as a start. Setting 26 at 14.6V and 27 at 13.7V. Setting 29 at 11.8V These are just a starting point to try and get a longer run time. Once the battery specs are known they can be fine tuned. Hello, I'm going to ask my friend a question. I also have a 12V battery inverter. Can these settings be used in an AGM battery
February 12, 20232 yr 10 hours ago, marekf said: Hello, I'm going to ask my friend a question. I also have a 12V battery inverter. Can these settings be used in an AGM battery Yes the settings mentioned for Casper (OP) of this topic can be used for AGM 12V battery if there are no manufacturer settings available. The bulk and float charge levels are normally printed on the side of the battery. The 11.8V is my own level for lead acids at around a 15A per 100Ah battery size.
February 12, 20232 yr https://powmr.com/manuals/PowMr-Manuals-Solar-Inverter-Charger-12V-220V-80A-POW-HVM2.4H-24V.pdf Edited February 12, 20232 yr by marekf
February 14, 20232 yr @CasperNiemand is your issue resolved? I got the same inverter as the one you've got just a few days ago. Would like to chat to you about it. @RudShep I have a manual for that inverter. The one that came in my box is for the settings I can see on the device. We can chat about it if you are still looking for the manual.
March 16, 20232 yr Hi JacquesE, would you recommend and how long is yours running with your batteries
March 18, 20232 yr On 2023/02/12 at 5:42 PM, marekf said: https://powmr.com/manuals/PowMr-Manuals-Solar-Inverter-Charger-12V-220V-80A-POW-HVM2.4H-24V.pdf What software do you use for your Fivestar inverter?
March 20, 20232 yr On 2023/03/18 at 8:47 PM, marekf said: SmartESS apk Cool, how do you link your phone to the inverter? It doesn't have wifi.
March 20, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, marekf said: https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/1005002115123835.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2pol Great. Will have to get one. I tried registering for the SmartESS software on their website, but it's for some reason not accepting the code (first question on the registration page). I tried model number, everything, no luck.
March 21, 20232 yr You need to enter the number from that wifi that you will buy. Before buying, ask the seller which wifi model will be suitable for your inverter
March 21, 20232 yr 3 minutes ago, marekf said: You need to enter the number from that wifi that you will buy. Before buying, ask the seller which wifi model will be suitable for your inverter Cool, thanks.
May 10, 20231 yr Good day, I have the Same Issue as @CasperNiemand, I have a 3.5 KVA with 2 x 200ah Gel Batteries but they only last 1.75 hours and upt 3 hours if I turn off everything but the lights. My Inverter shows it outout to be between 400 & 800 Wat running at approx 20% Capacity. I tried to follow the requirements settings but my settings does not correspond and I do not have a Manual. If anyone has a Manual maybe. I Only run from the Mains and do not have any solar Panels installed Yet. Please advise
May 25, 20231 yr Maybe look at the settings I use on a 3kW Fivestar 24v with 4x 100ah 12v gel batteries. 4 x 370W panels in 2 strings. You must view the inverter settings as for a 12v system. It is important to try a fully charge batteries often. Select USER as battery type. Float Voltage 13.8v. Working mode and Charge mode Solar. Charge voltage 14.2v. Battery lockdown voltage 10.5v (this might be a bit too low but I use this to allow for a quick peak switching of a load).
August 26, 20231 yr II am back in CPT for a few days and my neighbor has installed an 3kva Fivestar a week ago and he needs my help. Scary how quick news travel that i am a installer but i know where it comes from the wifes talk about various topics.🤔 But back to the Fivestar, i don't know this inverter at all so i need some advice. His setup: Fivestar 3kva inverter. N energy 24v 100ah 2.56kwh lfp 4 x 450w Fivestar/Sunmagic solar panels The problem as he explains it: The inverter works fine for 2 hours then shuts down indicating battery low but there is 80% of battery capacity left. I am leading towards battery setting(low voltage cut off setting) but i will need some guidance as how to access the setting or a manual would be helpful. If members that are familiar with this inverter to assist me with set-up procedures. Thanks in advance. I will give him the bad news that this inverter is not on the NRS list of approved inverters and won't be able to register his install.🫣
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