June 2020
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Solar Stik
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24VDC PRO-Verter 5000-120 AGS Operator Manual
Derating
Derating is a condition where the power ratings for both inverter and charger functions are
diminished. This occurs when the internal components of the PRO-Verter operate in extremely high
temperatures, usually caused by poor airflow over the transformer or MOSFETS or solar loading in
high-heat environments.
If the system is not operating at rated power, be sure to check the air filters on the case of the PRO-
Verter and/or shade the case from direct sunlight if operating outdoors.
• Inverter derating will cause the generator to start frequently, transferring support of the load to
the generator to allow the inverter to cool down. “Overtemp Fault” may appear on the LCD User
Interface.
• Charger derating will cause the PRO-Verter CHG LED to blink red and the charging current to the
ESMs to decrease temporarily to allow the charger to cool down.
Meter Circuits
The PRO-Verter accurately tracks and provides data in both real-time and historical format. It has
dedicated menus in the METERS programming for both the AC and DC circuits, which will aid in
troubleshooting issues or verifying system performance.
The “Battery Monitor” (“BMK”) meters employs a highly accurate shunt within the PRO-Verter
to provide detailed information about current flow through the DC Inter-Connect network. It is
important that the battery bank is connected at the ports marked “EXPANDER PAK ONLY” for
proper metering to occur.
AC Meters provide detailed information about AC as it flows through both the INPUT and the
OUTPUT connections. Voltage, Frequency and Amperage are all tracked.
Historical Data and Fault Tracking
In the TECH menus, historical data on Inverter faults, Generator (AGS) faults, temperatures, and
other PRO-Verter functions are tracked. This information is available to the operator and aids in
troubleshooting.