OutBack Power Alino TL Quick start guide

Brand: OutBack Power

Model: Alino TL

Type: Quick start guide

Quick Start Guide

Reference Tables

900-0247-01-00 REV B

IMPORTANT:

Not intended for use with

life support equipment.

Contact Information

Mailing 17825 – 59

Avenue NE

Address: Suite B

Arlington, WA 98223 USA

Web Site: www.outbackpower.com

Date and Revision

September 2019, Revision B

Introduction

This manual is intended for use by anyone required to install

and operate this equipment. Note that only qualified personnel

should install or program this equipment. Installers and

operators must be familiar with all the features and functions of

this equipment before proceeding. (Additional information is

available in the Alino TL Owner’s Manual.) Failure to install or

use this equipment as instructed can result in damage to the

equipment that may not be covered under the limited warranty.

This product is only serviceable by qualified personnel.

Read and keep this guide for future reference.

PV Selection

When selecting PV modules, observe the following parameters:

 Maximum permitted open-circuit voltage (V

) is 500 Vdc

 Maximum PV array power is 4000 watts

 Maximum power-point tracking (MPPT) range is 120 to 450 Vdc

 The V

should always exceed the battery voltage

Auxiliary Contacts

This product is equipped with a set of dry contacts (3 ampere, 250 Vac) which are controlled by battery voltage and charging.

(See point I on the other side of this page.) These terminals can serve as a switch for auxiliary devices to indicate low voltage

and other situations. This table shows the possible states for the terminals.

WARNING: Explosion, Electrocution,

or Fire Hazard

 Charge only deep-cycle lead-acid rechargeable

batteries. Other battery types may burst, causing

personal injury and damage.

 Always use insulated tools. Avoid dropping tools onto

batteries or other electrical parts.

 Never charge a frozen battery.

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

 Follow all wire and cable sizing specifications according

to Alino product literature and local wiring codes.

 All wiring and installation methods must comply with

local codes and regulations.

 Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair are

required, consult a qualified service center.

 This product must be connected to a permanent

grounded wiring system.

 Do not reverse the polarity of the battery cables.

This will destroy the product.

 Ensure that neither the AC nor the DC circuits are

allowed to be short-circuited. Do not connect the

system to any AC source if a short circuit occurs.

 This product is not internally isolated. Use it only with

single-crystalline, polycrystalline (class A rated), or

copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) PV modules.

The PV modules should not be grounded.

 Use a PV combiner equipped with surge protection.

Without this protection, the product could be subject to

lightning damage.

Table 1 Conductor Requirements

Model Battery AC PV

Maximum Cable Ring Terminal Terminal Wire Terminal Wire Terminal

Current Size Diameter Length Torque Size Torque Size Torque

3 kW 142 Adc 38 mm

8.4 mm 39.2 mm 5 Nm 4 mm

1.2 Nm 4 mm

1.2 Nm

(#2 AWG) (3.69 in-lb) (#12 AWG) (0.89 in-lb) (#12 AWG) (0.89 in-lb)

5 kW 118 Adc 38 mm

8.4 mm 39.2 mm 5 Nm 6 mm

1.2 Nm 4 mm

1.2 Nm

(#2 AWG) (3.69 in-lb) (#10 AWG) (0.89 in-lb) (#12 AWG) (0.89 in-lb)

Conductors

When selecting wires and cables for the battery, AC, or PV functions, follow the requirements shown in this table.

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

 Do not exceed the maximum V

under any

conditions. This will destroy the product.

 See other requirements on front page.

Battery voltage < low battery cut-out setting

(see setting item 29)

Unit is off and no output is powered

Output is powered from an AC source

Item 0 1 is

set as USb

(AC first)

Powe

r Off

Battery voltage > setting value in item 1 3 or

battery

charging has reached float stage

Output is powered

from either battery or

PV energy

Item 0 1 is set as SUb (solar

first) or SbU (solar priority,

AC only in emergency)

Battery voltage < setting value in item 1 2

NC & C NO & C

Close Open

Open Close

Close Open

Open Close

Close Open

Unit Status Condition

State

Power On

Battery voltage > setting value in item 1 3 or

battery

charging has reached float stage

Table 2 Auxiliary Contacts

IMPORTANT:

 Mount this product on a solid surface of concrete or similar

non-combustible material.

 Install this product at eye level for easy reading of the display panel.

 This product will function most effectively if installed upright.

 For proper ventilation, allow clearances of approximately 20 cm (8")

to either side and 50 cm (20") above and below the product.

See the illustration on the next page.

Before Installation

Take off the lower cover. Remove the screws shown at A and

loosen the cover (B). Remove the cables C, then remove the

cover entirely.

40.0 cm

(15.7")

30.0 cm

(11.8")

11.5 cm

(4.5")

NOTE

For the Australian and New Zealand markets, this product is

intended for off-grid use only.

70 70

mmmm

(2.

(2.76(2.76

))

Installation

AC Installation

1. Before making any connections, open all disconnects on both AC and DC sources.

AC wires should be sized according to Table 1.

2 Remove approximately 10 mm (½”) of the insulation from all AC wires.

3. Connect the ground (PE) conductor to terminal N.

4. Connect the input L (line) and N (neutral) conductors to terminals O and P

Connect the output L and N conductors to terminals Q and R. (Use the cable

openings S as shown above.)

5. Tighten all connections to the torque values required in Table 1 on the back page.

NOTES

 Install a circuit breaker between the AC source and the input terminals. It is needed for overcurrent

protection and also as a manual disconnect device. For the 3kW model, the size is 23 Aac. For the

5 kW model, it is 50 Aac.

 Do not reverse the connections to the A

C IN and AC OUt terminals. Check all connections before

applyin

g power.

PV Installation

Selecting Modules

Use the PV Selection section on the back page to determine the module type

and array configuration. Only single-crystalline, multicrystalline (class A rated)

or CIGS modules may be used. (See front page.) A PV combiner with surge

protection is recommended.

Remote Display Panel

The display panel can be removed and installed at a distance.

1. Remove screw V and retaining plate W.

2. Slide the display panel out of position. Unplug the cable from the

communication port at X.

3. Remove the display panel and replace the retaining plate with screw V.

4. Drill holes and insert screws according to the Y mounting holes. Place the

panel on these screws. Add one more screw in location Z to secure it.

5. Connect a CAT5 cable (up to 15 meters) between the ports at X and M.

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D E

Battery Installation

1. Assemble the batteries in series or parallel

as needed for the system nominal voltage.

Install all cables and interco

nnects.

Cables and ring terminals should be sized

according to Table 1 on the back page.

2. Install the positive (+) and negative (–)

battery cables on the studs at G. (Use the

cable opening H.)

3. Tighten all connections to the torque values

required in Table 1 on the back page.

NOTES:

 Install DC overcurrent protection between this product and the battery. This is required for both safety

reasons and regulatory compliance. A manual disconnect device may also be required. These devices

should be sized according to the cable size (see Table 1).

 Battery management system (BMS) communications, if required, are connected to port K.

 For the 3 kW model, minimum recommended battery capacity is 100 Ah. For the 5 kW model, it is 200 Ah.

50 cm

20 cm 20 cm

50 cm

Mounting

Mount this product by inserting screws

(M4 or M5 size) at points D, E, and F.

NOTE: Observe all mounting

requirements from the previous

page. The minimum ventilation

clearances are depicted to the right.

Positive (+)

= red

Negative (–)

= black

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

 Do not reverse the polarity of the positive (+) and negative (–) battery cables. This will destroy the product.

Check the polarity of all connections before applying battery power.

 Do not place any other object or hardware between the inverter terminal surface at G and the ring terminal.

Overheating may result. This includes antioxidant compound, which must be applied when connections are complete.

(green/

yellow)

Input

(brown

or black)

Input

(blue)

Output

(brown

or black)

Output

(blue)

Overview of terminal access with lower cover removed (B)

(see the inset images under each topic)

Underside of inverter

(lower cover is still shown installed)

O P Q

Connecting Modules

1. Remove approximately 7 mm (¼”) of the insulation

from all PV wires.

Optional: Install bootlace ferrules on the exposed PV wires.

PV wires should be sized according to Table 1.

2. Install the positive (+) and negative (–) PV cables

in the terminals at T. (Use the cable opening U.)

3. Tighten all connections to the torque values

required in Table 1.

NOTE:

 DC overcurrent protection

should be installed between the Alino and the PV modules.

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

Do not exceed the maximum V

under any conditions. This will destroy the product.

Installation is complete.

Reinstall the lower cover. Follow the instructions from the front page

(with items A, B, and C) in reverse order.

See the second sheet for operation and the functions of the display panel.

Other Communications

 Port L is used for RS-232 communication with a PC

 Port J is used for USB communication with a PC

 The display can use Bluetooth communication to make the display portable

at distances of 6 to 7 m (about 20 feet)

 A set of dry contacts I are available to control external devices; see back page

I J

Positive

(+) = red

Negative

(–) = black

70 mm (2.76")

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Operation

Power On/Off

When installation is complete and the batteries are connected, if the

display does not turn on automatically, press the on/off button 1.

Display Panel

LED Indicators

2: Green (solid) — loads powered by AC.

3: Green (solid) — loads powered by PV.

4: Green (solid) — loads powered by battery.

5: Green (solid) — transfer function is active.

Green (flash) — transfer function is inactive and

inverter function is active.

6: Green (solid) — Battery is fully charged.

Green (flash) — Battery is charging.

Red (solid) — Error (failure).

Red (flash) — Warning.

Buttons

1: ON/OFF SWITCH

8: Escape — exits the present setting.

8, 9, and 10 are also function keys used to implement

special functions (see other side of this sheet):

8 — selects the USB OTG functions.

9 — sets the timer for the output source priority.

10 — sets the timer for the charger source priority.

11: Goes to the previous selection.

12: Goes to the next selection.

13: Confirms or enters a selection in the Setting mode.

This button is also used to enter the Setting mode.

LCD Display Icons

The following screen icons are lit when these conditions apply.

14: Shows the Setting mode option numbers. The Setting mode is followed by

. (See 16 and the other side of this sheet.) This item also shows any

fault co

des (warning or error). A warning is followed by ⚠. An error

(failure)

gins with F.

15:

Shows AC input voltage and frequency, PV voltage, charging current and

power, and battery voltage. and

illuminate to show that those

sources are present. These items may accompany 17 and 18.

16: Shows AC output voltage and frequency, load percentage, load amount, and

discharge current. In Setting mode, it shows the value being set. (See 14.)

17: Indicates that PV is connected.

18: Indicates that the AC source is connected.

19: Indicates that the PV system is harvesting energy using maximum

power point tracking (MPPT) and DC-DC conversion.

20: Indicates that the AC source is charging the battery.

21: Indicates that the system is converting DC power to AC to run loads.

22: Indicates the estimated battery state of charge.

When using the batteries, the number of bars shows the remaining capacity.

o A=

0 to 24%

o A, B

= 25 to 49%

o A, B, C =

50 to 74%

o A, B, C, D =

75 to 100%

When charging (indicated by ), some bars will be on and some will flash.

The more bars that are on, the closer the batteries are to a full charge.

When A, B, C, and D are all on, the batteries are full.

23: Indicates that the alarm is disabled.

24: Indicates the load level (0 to 24%, 25 to 49%, 50 to 74%, 75 to 100%)

25: Indicates the inverter has shut down due to overload. Restart the unit.

26: Indicates a USB drive has been connected.

27: Indicates Bluetooth service is established.

Display Selections

The LCD readings (items 14, 15, and 16) can be switched to display different data. The  and  keys

(items 11 and 12) proceed through a series of items. Each item on the list below shows the icons that

change from pressing the  key (13). The indicated icons change. Others remain the same.

 The default reading is input and output AC voltage. H displays

INPUT and AC. K displays OUTPUT. I and L each display

V (voltage) while G and J show the voltage readings.

 Input frequency. Changed items: G, I.

 PV voltage. Changed items: G, H, I.

 PV current. Changed items: G, I.

 PV power. Changed items: G, I.

 Charge current (AC, PV, both). Changed items: G, H, I.

 Charge power (AC, PV, both). Changed items: G, H, I.

 Battery voltage and AC output. Changed items: G, H, I.

 Output frequency. Changed items: J, L.

 Load percentage. Changed items: J, L.

 Load in (VA, kVA, W, kW). Changed items: J, L.

 Battery discharge current. Changed items: J, K, L.

 PV ge

neration and load output (today). Changed items:

E, G, H, I, J, K, L.

 PV generation and load output (month, year, lifetime).

Changed items for each: E, G, J.

 Date, then time. Changed items for each: E, F, G, J.

 Firmware version check (main CPU, then secondary CPU,

then Bluetooth). Changed items for each: E, G, J.

Operating States

The inverter has different states of operation which are indicated by the arrows and display icons. There

are five major paths for power to flow between the AC source, PV, batteries, and loads.

o Battery c

harging from AC using AC-DC conversion: 18  20  22

o Battery c

harging from PV using MPPT: 17  19  22

Both functions can operate at the same time if availabl

ey operate even when the unit is not

turned on or

supp

lying loads (or is faulted).

o Lo

ad operation from AC using bypass: 18  24

Charging may occur at the same time

ad operation from PV using

MPPT:

17  19  21  24

ese load functions can operate even if no ba

ttery is

present

. The priority is configured with the SUB sett

ing.

ad operation from batteries using the inverting function:

22  21  24. The AC source is not present. PV charging

may also occ

ur.

SETTING

26 27

OV ER LOAD

LOAD

OUTPUTBATTT EMP

kWh

INPUT

BATT

kWh

AC PV

SETTING

RUN

TIME

EST

General Settings

NOTE: These settings are for trained installers only.

To enter the Setting mode, press and hold button 13 for 3

seconds. In this mode, buttons 11 and 12 proceed up and

down through the following table. Pressing 13 a second time

allows the selected item to be set with 11 and 12.

To exit a selected item, press 13 again. To exit the Setting

mode, press the ESC button 8.

The Setting mode is displayed in items 14, 15, and 16. 14

displays the numbered program item. 16 (and sometimes 15)

displays the selection. The Item column below also shows the

default setting.

Wiring

Settings

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Item

1 8

bOF

1 9

ESP

LON

AON

byd

FEN

28.2

56.4

FLv

27.0

54.0

COv

21.0

42.0

Description

Alarm control. Selections: bOF (alarm off), bON (alarm on). Turns

audible alarm on or off. See item 23 on the opposite side of this sheet.

Return to default display. Selections: ESP (auto return), rEP (remain).

Sets the screen to return to the default display after 1 minute if no

button is pressed, or to remain on the current screen.

Backlight control. Selections: LON (Light on), LOF (Light off).

Turns the display backlight on or off.

Unit beeps when primary source (according to item 0 1) is interrupted.

Selections: AON (Alarm on), AOF (Alarm off).

Overload bypass. Selections: byd (Bypass disabled), byE (Bypass

enabled). If overload shutdown occurs while using batteries, unit

switches to the AC source. (Used only when item 0 1 is set to SbU.)

Record error codes. Selections: FEN (Recording ena

bled), FdS

(Recording disabled).

Bulk charging voltage. The setting for the main stages of constant-

voltage (CV) charging. This is settable when item 05 is set to USE.

 Selection range (model ATL3024E): 25.0 to 31.5 Vdc

 Selection range (model ATL5048E): 48.0 to 61.0 Vdc

Float charging voltage. The setting for the float stage of charging.

This is settable when item 05 is set to USE.

 Selection range (model ATL3024E): 25.0 to 31.5 Vdc

 Selection range (model ATL5048E): 48.0 to 61.0 Vdc

Low batte

ry cut-out voltage. The battery setting which shuts down

the inverter (or transfers to the AC source). This is settable when

item 05 is set to USE.

 Selection range (model ATL3024E): 25.0 to 31.5 Vdc

 Selection range (model ATL5048E): 48.0 to 61.0 Vdc

AGn

Lrd

trd

1 0

230

1 1

1 2

23.

46.0

1 3

27.0

54.0

1 6

SNU

Description

Battery type. Selections: AGn (AGM), FLd (flooded),

USE (user-defined).

 If USE is selected, battery charging and low battery

cut-out voltages can be set in items 26, 27, and 29.

uto restart when overload shutdown occurs.

Selections: Disable (Lrd) or Enable (lre).

Auto restart when over-temperature shutdown occurs.

Selections: Disable (trd) or Enable (tre).

Output frequency. Selections: 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

Chooses the inverter’s AC output frequency.

Output voltage. Selections: 220 Vac, 230 Vac, or

240 Vac. Chooses the inverter’s AC output voltage.

Maximum AC charge current. Selection range:

2 to 60 Adc.

 If item 02 is less than item 1 1, the 02 setting will be used.

AC transfer voltage (if item 0 1 is set to SbU).

 Selections (model ATL3024E): 22.0 Vdc to 25.5 Vdc

 Selections (model ATL5048E): 44.0 Vdc to 51.0 Vdc

Battery transfer voltage (after using AC in item 1 2).

 Selections (model ATL3024E): FUL (full) to 29.0 Vdc

 Selections (model ATL5048E): FUL (full) to 58.0 Vdc

Charger source priority. Selections: CSO, SNU, OSO.

 CSO (charge solar) uses PV as first priority. The AC source

is used only if PV is not available.

 SNU (solar and AC) charges with both sources (as available).

 OSO (only solar) charges only with PV.

Item

EEN

29.2

120

30d

AdS

Nrt

Description

Equalization function. Selections: EEN (Equalize

enabled), EdS (Equalize disabled).

 Allows equalization to take place automatically. This is

settable when item 05 is set to either FLd or USE.

Equalization charging voltage. The setting for

equalization once enabled in item 30 or item 36.

 Selection range (model ATL3024E): 25.0 to 31.5 Vdc

 Selection range (model ATL5048E): 48.0 to 61.0 Vdc

qualization time. This timer begins running once

item 31 is reached. Selection range: 5 to 900 minutes.

Equalization timeout. The maximum time permitted for

equalization. Selection range: 5 to 900 minutes.

Equalization interval. The days between automatic

equalization cycles. Selection range: 0 to 90 days.

Immediate equalization. The main display reads Eq.

elections: AEN (Enabled), AdS (Disabled).

 This is usable when 30 is set to EEN.

 If AdS is selected, it will cancel equalization until the

next automatic cycle based on item 35.

Reset PV accumulation kWh data.

Selections: Nrt (Not reset), rSt (Reset).

Erase data log (all accumulated data).

Selections: Nrt (Not reset), rSt (Reset).

Data log storage period (the time period for recording

a block of data). Selection range: 3 to 60 days.

95 (nIN), 96 (HOU), 97 (dAY), 98 (nON), and 99 (yEA):

Time and date in minutes, hours, days, months, and years.

The range of the year setting is 17 to 99 (2017 to 2099).

Function Settings

USB OTG Functions

These include the ability to upgrade firmware, export data logs, and import new internal settings.

These functions are normally used only by installers. See the Alino product manual for more information.

Output Source Priority timer

This allows the inverter to switch between USb, SUb, and SbU using a timer. (See 0 1 above.)

To enter this function, press and hold button 9 for 3 seconds. Use button 8 to change USb settings.

Use button 9 to change SUb settings. Use button 10 to change SbU settings. In each case, adjust the

time settings with buttons 11 and 12 (between 0 and 23 hours). Confirm the settings with button 13.

Charger Source Priority timer

This allows the charger to switch between CSO, SNU, and OSO using a timer. (See 1 6 above.)

To enter this function, press and hold button 10 for 3 seconds.

Use button 8 to change CSO settings. Use button 9 to change SNU settings. Use button 10

to change OSO settings. In each case, adjust the time settings with buttons 11 and 12 (between

0 and 23 hours). Confirm the settings with button 13.

Errors and Warnings (with red LED indicator)

Item

ESC

0 1

USb

APL

Description

Exit the Setting mode.

Power source priority for loads. Selections: USb, SUb, SbU.

 USb ([unspecified] AC source, PV [solar], battery): AC power is used first.

PV and battery provide power only when the AC source is not available.

 SUb (solar, AC, battery): PV (solar) power is used first. If it is not

enough, the AC source assists PV. Batteries will be used if neither PV

nor AC is available.

 SbU: PV (solar) power is used first. If it is not enough, battery power

assists PV. The AC source is only used if the battery drops to the voltage

setting in item 1 2.

Maximum charging current (total for PV + AC sources). Selections:

10 to 80 Adc.

Acceptable AC input voltage range.

Selections: 90 to 280 Vac (APL) or 170 to 280 Vac (UPS).

Error Codes

These codes may accompany unit failure.

If the audible alarm is enabled, it will sound.

Code Description

1 Both of the unit’s fans have failed.

F02 Temperature is too high. (See item 07.)

F03 Battery voltage is too high.

F04 Battery voltage is too low.

F05 Output is short-circuited, or

internal over-temperature is detected.

F06 Output AC voltage is too high.

F07 Overloaded output (timeout has expired)

or overloaded PV input. (See item 06.)

F08 Internal bus voltage is too high.

F09 Internal bus soft start failed.

1 Overloaded output.

F52 Internal bus voltage is too low.

P53 Incorrect voltage is present at AC output.

F55 Unbalanced AC output.

F57 Current sensor failed.

F58 Output AC voltage is too low.

F59 PV input voltage is too high.

Warning Codes

These codes may appear if the unit is

continuing to operate with a fault present.

If the audible alarm is enabled, it will

beep as noted.

Code Beep Description

0 1

⚠

3/sec One of the unit’s fans has

failed.

⚠

None Temperature is too high.

⚠

1/sec Battery voltage is too high.

⚠

1/sec Battery voltage is too low.

⚠

½ sec Overloaded output (timeout

is in progress).

1 0

⚠

⅔ sec Output power has been

derated due to conditions.

1 5

⚠

⅔ sec PV energy is low.

1 6

⚠

None High AC input voltage

(<280 Vac).

⚠

None Internal communications

interrupted.

⚠

None Battery equalization is

occurring.

⚠

None Battery is not connected.

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OutBack Power Alino TL Quick start guide

OutBack Power Alino TL Quick start guide

OutBack Power Alino TL Quick start guide

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