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Table Of Contents
Information on this Manual 1

Validity 1

Scope 1

Target Group 1

Safety Instructions 1

1. Brief Introduction 2

1.1 Features of the inverter 2

1.2 Interface of the inverter 3

1.3 Packing list 4

2. Installation 6

2.1 Preparation 6

2.2 Mounting the Unit 8

2.3 Battery Connection 9

2.3.1 Battery Power Cable Connection 9

2.3.2 Lithium Battery Connection 9

2.4 AC Input/Output Connection 10

2.5 PV Connection 11

2.6 Generator Connection 12

2.7 System Connection 13

2.8 Dry Contact Signal control 14

2.9 Parallel function 14

2.10 Power ON/OFF 16

2.11 Rapid Shutdown system Installation(RSD Transmitter) 17

3. Working Modes 17

3.1 Offgrid modes introduction 17

3.2 Working modes related setting description 19

4. LCD Display and settings 21

4.1 RGB Display 21

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4.2 LCD Display 21

4.3 Inverter Status Display 23

4.4 LCD Settings 24

5. About LCD Settings check the operation 36

6. Monitor System for Offgrid 37

7. Specifications 38

8. Trouble Shooting & Error List 42

Revision History

Version Date Description

UM-SNAUS02001 2024.06.25 First official release.

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Information on this Manual

Validity
This manual is valid for the following devices: SNA-US 12000

Scope
This manual provides the installation, operation and troubleshooting of this unit, please read this manual
carefully before installations and operations.

Target Group
For qualified persons and end users. Qualified persons and end users must have the following skills:
Knowledge about this unit operation
Training in deal with the security issues associated with installations and electrical safety
Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and installations
Knowledge of the applicable local standards and directives

Safety Instructions
WARNING: This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this
manual for future reference.
All the operation and connection need to be operated by qualified persons.
Before using the unit, read all instructions and cautionary marking on the unit. Any damage caused
by inappropriate operation is not warranted by Luxpower.
All the electrical installation must comply with the local electrical safety standards.
Do not disassemble the unit. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required,
incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Do not open inverter cover or
change any components without Luxpower's authorization, otherwise the warranty commitment for
the inverter will be invalid.
To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wirings before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning, turning off the unit will not reduce this risk.
CAUTION-To reduce risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead-acid type rechargeable batteries and
lithium batteries, other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage.
NEVER charge a frozen battery.
For optimum operation of this unit, please follow required spec to select appropriate cable size and
breaker.
Please strictly follow installation procedure when you want to disconnect AC or DC terminals, please
refer to INSTALLATION section of this manual for the details.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS -This unit should be connected to a permanent grounded wiring
system, be sure to comply with local requirements and regulation to install this inverter.
NEVER cause AC output and DC input short circuited. Do not connect to the mains when
DC input short circuits.

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1. Brief Introduction
1.1 Features of the inverter

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Wifi/4G Internet
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SNA series is a multifunctional, high frequency pure sine wave Offgrid inverter solar inverter, features:
Applicable for pure off grid inverter / backup power / self-consumption / ongrid situation
Integrated with 2 MPPT solar charge controllers, MPPT ranges 120V~385V
Each PV input MPPT supports up to 12kW, with a total input power of 24kW when both PV inputs
are used, and a power factor of 1.
Be able to run with or without battery in ongrid and offgrid mode
With separated generator input interface, able to control generator remotely
With integrated advanced parallel function, up to 6pcs max paralleling
Support CAN/RS485 for Li-ion battery BMS communication
WIFI/ GPRS remote monitoring, setting and firmware update, support website, free IOS/Android APP

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1.2 Interface of the inverter

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BAT.NTC
M3.COM CT1 CT2
CN10 CN3 CN2

ON

ON

1+ 1+ 1- 1- 2+ 2+ 2- 2-
BAT.COM Parallel PV INPUT
BAT+ BAT-
PV Interface
L1 L2
Smart L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2
OFF Load Load Gen Grid
PSD.SW

COM2
COM1
GND

GND

NO2

OFF
NC2
NO1
NC1
12V

ON ON
OFF
EPS OUTPUT
ON
POWER
N PE

BAT+ Breaker WiFi/GPRS

PV Switch GRID Interface
GEN Interface EPS on/off switch
Power on/off switch
LOAD Breaker
SMART LOAD Breaker

BAT.NTC
M3.COM CT1 CT2

Parallel communication
Resistor switch

BAT.COM Parallel

Parallel communication ports

Battery CAN /RS485
PSD.SW

COM2
COM1
GND

GND

NO2
NC2
NO1
NC1
12V

Dry contacts

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1.3 Packing List

Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged.
You should have received the following items in the package:

Off-grid Inverter
User Manual
SNA US 12K

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Cross Head Screw

Expansion Screw
User Manual X1 M8(6PCS)
and Tube X6
Offgrid inverter X1 M3*10(4PCS)

Wi-Fi Module X1 Battery communication Parallel communication

Mounting cable L=2mx1(Orange) cable L=2mx1(Grey)
Template

Storing the Inverter

The inverter must be stored appropriately if not installed immediately, refer to below figure.

! CAUTION

a) The inverter and its components must be stored in its original packaging.
b) The storage temperature should be within -13~140 F(-25~60) and humidity within 0~85%.
c) The packing should be upright and maximum stacked layers is 6 .
d) Do not directly exposed the inverter and its packaging to sunshine, raindrops and keep away
from corrosion.

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Temperature<60℃
Height<6.6ft

Height<2m

Humidity<85%

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2. Installation
2.1 Preparation
The system connection is as below:

600V, 2*4AWG

L1
L2 Grid
Grid
PE
600V, 2*4AWG
PE
L1
Load L2 LOAD1
600V, 2*4AWG QF1
100V, 2*1/ 0AWG or 4*2AWG

L1
Smart Load LOAD2
L2
600V, 2*4AWG
QF2
L1
GEN L2 G Generater
N
BAT P V1 P V2
600V, 4*8AWG
MAX: 250A

QF 1 In ≥ 100A
QF 2 In ≥ 63A
QF 1 is Double interlock switch or Dual Power Switch In ≥ 100A

Please prepare the breakers and cables in advanced before installation.

1. Battery connection: For safety operation and regulation compliance, it's requested to install a
separate DC over-current protector or disconnect device between battery and inverter. The recom-
mend battery capacity is 200AH-400AH, the spec of DC breaker is 300A/80V. Recommended battery
cable and terminal size:

Ring Terminal
Maximum Battery Dimensions Torque value
Model Wire Size Cable
Amperage capacity
mm2 d2(mm) L (mm)

SNA-US 12000 250A 400AH 1/0AWG 53 8.4 38.8 11-12 Nm

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2. AC connection: Please install a separate AC breaker between inverter and AC input power source,
inverter and AC output load. This will ensure the inverter can be securely disconnected during
maintenance and fully protected from over current of AC input.
Recommended AC input/ AC output /GEN cable size for each inverter.

Model Gauge Cable (mm2) Torque Value

AC INPUT(GRID side) 4AWG 21 11-12 Nm

GEN INPUT(GEN side) 6AWG 13 11-12 Nm

SNA-US 12000
AC OUTPUT(LOAD side) 4AWG 21 11-12 Nm

AC OUTPUT(SMART LOAD side) 6AWG 13 11-12 Nm

3. PV Connection: Please install separately a DC circuit breaker between inverter and PV modules.
The spec of DC breaker is 600V/40A. It's very important for system safety and efficient operation
to use appropriate cable for PV module connection. To reduce risk of injury, please use the proper
recommended cable size as below:

Model Gauge Cable (mm2)

SNA-US 12000 8AWG 8

4. Before connecting all wiring, please take off bottom cover by removing 4 screws as shown below.

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2.2 Mounting the Unit

NOTICE

Consider the following points before selecting where to install:

Mount on a solid surface

Do not mount the inverter on flammable construction materials.

For proper air circulation to dissipate heat, allow a clearance of approx. 30 cm to the side and
approx. 50 cm above and below the unit.
The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 45°C to ensure optimal operation.
The recommended installation position is to be adhered to the wall vertically.

Steps to mounting the unit

Step1. Use the wall-mounting bracket as the template to mark the position of the 6 holes, then drill
8 mm holes and make sure the depth of the holes is deeper than 50mm.

Step2. Install the expansion tubes into the holes and tight them, then use the expansion screws
(packaged together with the expansion tubes) to install and fix the wall-mounting bracket on the wall.

Step3. Install the inverter on the wall-mounting bracket and lock the inverter using the security screws.

344mm
800mm

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200mm 200mm

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Smart Load Smart Load Smart Load

Load Load Load
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2.3 Battery Connection

2.3.1 Battery Power Cable Connection
Note: for lead acid battery, the recommended charge current is 0.1-0.25C( C to battery capacity)

1. Please follow below steps to implement battery connection:

2. Assemble battery ring terminal based on recommended battery cable and terminal size.
3. Connect all battery packs as units requires. It's suggested to connect at least 400Ah capacity battery
for SNA-US 12000.
4. Insert the ring terminal of battery cable flatly into battery connector of inverter and make sure the
bolts are tightened with torque of 11 -12Nm. Make sure polarity of the battery is correctly connected
and ring terminals are tightly screwed to the battery terminals.

2.3.2 Lithium Battery Connection

If choosing lithium battery for SNA-US 12000, please make sure the battery BMS is compatible with
Luxpower inverter. Please check the compatible list in the Luxpower website.

Please follow below steps to implement lithium battery connection:

1. Connect power cable between inverter and battery

2. Connect the CAN or RS485 communication cable between inverter and battery. If you do not get
the communication cable from inverter manufacturer or battery manufacturer, please make the cable
according to the PIN definition
3. Lithium battery configuration, in order to communicate with battery BMS, you should set the battery
type to “Li-ion” in Program “03” by LCD and choose the right battery brand (for details, please check
the LCD setting chapter), users can also choose the battery type and brand by monitor system.

ON

Blue Color S witch

1 2

Pin RS 485 port CAN port

1 RS 4 8 5 B ---
2 RS 4 8 5 A ---

3 --- ---

4 --- CA NH
5 --- CA NL
BAT.NTC
CT1 CT2
M3.COM
6 /7 /8 --- ---

Battery Pack

BAT.COM Parallel

Inverter

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2.4 AC Input/Output Connection

! CAUTION

- There are two terminal blocks with “GRID” and “LOAD” markings. Please do NOT mis-connect input
and output connectors.
- Be sure to connect AC wires with correct polarity. If L and N wires are connected reversely, it may
cause utility short-circuited when these inverters are worked in parallel operation.

Please follow below steps to implement AC input/output connection:

1. Before making AC input/output connection, be sure to open DC protector or disconnected first.

2. Remove insulation sleeve 10mm for six conductors. And shorten phase L and neutral conductor N 3 mm.
3. Insert AC input wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten the terminal screws.
Be sure to connect PE protective conductor first.
4. Insert AC output wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten terminal screws.
Be sure to connect PE protective conductor first.
5. Make sure the wires are securely connected.

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L1→LINE (black)
L2→LINE (red)
N→Neutral (blue) 10

PE→Ground(green)

BAT.NTC
M3.COM CT1 CT2

BAT.COM Parallel 1+ 1+ 1- 1- 2+ 2+ 2- 2-

BAT+ BAT- L1
Smart
L2
L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2
PV INPUT
PSD.SW

Load Load Gen Grid

COM2
COM1
GND

GND

NO2
NC2
NO1
NC1
12V

N PE

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2.5 PV Connection
Please follow below steps to implement PV module connection:
1. Remove insulation sleeve 10 mm for positive and negative conductors.
2. Check correct polarity of connection cable from PV modules and PV input connectors.
3. Connect positive pole (+) of connection cable to positive pole (+) of PV input connector. Connect
negative pole (-) of connection cable to negative pole (-) of PV input connector.
4. Make sure the wires are securely connected.

BAT.NTC
M3.COM CT1 CT2

BAT.COM Parallel 1+ 1+ 1- 1- 2+ 2+ 2- 2-

BAT+ BAT- L1
Smart
L2
L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2
PV INPUT
PSD.SW

Load Load Gen Grid

COM2
COM1
GND

GND

NO2
NC2
NO1
NC1
12V

N PE

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2.6 Generator Connection

L1→LINE (black) L2→LINE (red) N→Neutral (blue)

1. Before making Generator connection, be sure to open DC protector or disconnected first.

2. Remove insulation sleeve 10mm for 2 conductors.
3. Insert L1/L2 and N wires according to polarities indicated on terminal block and tighten the terminal
screws
4. Make sure the wires are securely connected.
5. Finally, after connecting all wiring, please put bottom cover back by screwing 4 screws as shown below.

BAT.NTC
M3.COM CT1 CT2

BAT.COM Parallel 1+ 1+ 1- 1- 2+ 2+ 2- 2-

BAT+ BAT- L1
Smart
L2
L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2
PV INPUT
PSD.SW

Load Load Gen Grid

COM2
COM1
GND

GND

NO2
NC2
NO1
NC1
12V

N PE

All lux units can work with generator.

Users can connect the generator output to Offgrid inverters. GEN input terminal.
The generator will be automatically started when battery voltage is lower than the cut-off value or
there is charge request from BMS. When voltage is higher than AC charge setting value, it will stop the
generator.
Battery will get charged when the generator is turned on, and the generator is bypassed to AC output
to take all loads .

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2.7 System Connection

The system connection diagram is as below (for US version)

PV Breakers

UP

N
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Down

L1 L2 L1 L2

Gride Breaker
Battery Breaker
PE
Smart Load
Load

Smart
BAT Load EPS GEN Grid PV

PE N L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2

Generator Breaker
PE

Battery Breaker

Load Breaker

UPS L o ad

Smart Load Breaker

Breakers selection for both DC and AC

Integrated Battery Breaker 80Vdc/300A

Integrated LOAD Breaker 480Vac/100A

Smart Load Breaker 480V/63A

Integrated PV Breaker 1500V/50A

The system will use AC first if there is both utility input and generator input.

The capacity of the generator is recommended

Number of the single parallel inverter

Capacity
Single inverter >15KW

2 parallel >30KW
It is supported to parallel 2~3pcs inverter with single phase in single phase parallel system to
charge battery with Generator! And it is depends on the load performance of the generator too.

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2.8 Dry Contact Signal control

The Dry port (NO2, COM2) could be used to deliver signal to external device when battery voltage
reaches warning level. The GEN port (NO1, COM1) could be used to wake-up the Generator and then
the generator can charge the battery.

Dry port GEN

NO2 COM2 NO1 COM1

Unit Status Condition

NO2 & COM 2 NO1 & COM 1

Power Off Inverter is off and no output is powered. Open Open

Battery voltage/SOC < Generator Charge
Close Close
Start Voltage/SOC
Without Grid
Battery voltage/SOC > Generator Charge
Open Open
Power On EndVoltage/SOC
Battery voltage/SOC < Generator Charge
Close Open
Start Voltage/SOC
With Grid
Battery voltage/SOC > Generator Charge
Open Open
EndVoltage/SOC

Notice: NO---Normal open Dry Port Relay Maximum Specification: 250VAC 5A

Gen Port Relay Maximum Specification: 250VAC 5A

2.9 Parallel function

SNA series inverter support up to 6 units to composed single phase parallel system for parallel system setup
Step1. Cable connection: the system connection is as below:
a. 12kW × 3 Parallel single-phase system installation connection (3 @ 240V/120V)

! Cannot share PV input at any time!

Master inverter #1 Utility Meter

Utility Combiner Box K w. h
BAT+ BAT- LOAD GEN GRID PV+ PV- L1 L2 7 9 86 6
480r/km.h 10A
PE N L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2

N L1 L1 PE
L2 L2
L1
L2

Load Combiner Box

Inverter #2
L1 L2 Manual
LOAD GEN GRID
BAT PE N L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2
PV+ PV- Bypass
Switch
N L1 L1
PE
L2 L2

+
L1
L2

L1 L2

Generator Combiner Box

N PE

Inverter #3 Panel
L1 L2
LOAD GEN GRID
BAT PV+ PV-

-
PE N L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2

N PE Load
L1 L1
L2 L2
L1
L2

PE
N
L1 Generator
L2

Please put the 2-bit CAN balancing resistor switch to ON status for the first and end inverter of the daisy chain loop.

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b. 12kW × 3 Parallel three-phase system installation connection (3 @ 208V/120V)

! Cannot share PV input at any time!

Master inverter #1 Three inverters in parallel: ① Set as U-phase Utility Meter

Utility Combiner Box K w. h
BAT+ BAT- LOAD GEN GRID PV+ PV- 7 9 86 6
U V W
480r/km.h 10A
PE N L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2

N U PE
W
V

Load Combiner Box

Inverter #2 Three inverters in parallel: ② Set as V-phase

U V W Manual
LOAD GEN GRID
BAT PE N L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2
PV+ PV- Bypass
Switch
N U PE
W

+
V

U V W

Generator Combiner Box

N PE

Inverter #3 Three inverters in parallel: ③ Set as W-phase Panel

U V W
LOAD GEN GRID
BAT PV+ PV-

-
PE N L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 L2

N PE Load
U
W
V

PE
N
U Generator
V
W

Please put the 2-bit CAN balancing resistor switch to ON status for the first and end inverter of the daisy chain loop.

Step2. Please put the CAN communication PIN to on status for the first and the end inverter

11 00 00 11
1 ON
1 ON
1 ON
1 ON

3 n 36 3 3
0 1 2
No.1 0 1 2
No.2 0
1 2
No.n-1 0 1 2
No.n

BAT COM Parallel BAT COM Parallel BAT COM Parallel BAT COM Parallel

4 4 4 4
Parallel line1 Parallel line2 Parallel line(n-1 to n)

Parallel line(n to 1)

The max parallel quantity is 6, so 2

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Step3. Setup the monitor for the system, add all datalogs in one station. Users can login to the visit
User Cent er

interface of monitor system, Configuration->station->Plant Management->add datalog to add the

datalogs.

Asia English

T T
文 A

Monitor Data Configuration Overview Maintenance

Stations + Add Station Search by station name

Plant name Installer End User Country Timezone Daylight saving time Create date Action
Dongles
1 Genesis Aspergo Install South Africa GMT+2 No 2019-03-14 Station Management
Devices
2 Butler Home Elangeni johnbut ler South Africa GMT+2 No 2019-03-25 Station Management
Users
3 Office South Africa GMT+2 No 2019-06-03 Station Management
Operation Record
4 Cronje Home Broomhead cronje South Africa GMT+2 No 2019-07-16 Station Management

Step4. Enable share battery for the system if the system share one battery bank, otherwise disable the
shared battery function

Step5. Set the system as a parallel group in the monitor system

Asia English

TT
文 A

Monitor Data Configuration Overview Maintenance

Stations Overview Station Name Search by inverter SN

Device Overview Serial number Status Solar Power Charge Power Discharge Power Load Solar Yield Battery Dischar Feed Energy ConsumptionEr Station name Parallel Action

1 Normal 228 W 42 W 0W 182 W 215.3 kWh 39.6 kWh 0 kWh 551.2 kWh Dragonview A-1 Parallel

2 35 W 32 W 0W 0W 158.7 kWh 21.1 kWh 0 kWh 160.5 kWh Dragonview A-2 Parallel

3 1 kW 129 W 0W 1 kW 170.3 kWh 49.9 kWh 0 kWh 434.5 kWh Dragonview A-3 Parallel

4 79 W 48 W
0W 106 W 99 kWh 85.6 kWh 0 kWh 257.1 kWh Dragonview A-4 Parallel

For more detailed guidance for paralleling system, please visit https://www.luxpowertek.com/download/
And download the guidance

2.10 Power and LOAD ON/OFF

OFF

ON
EPS OUTPUT
POWER
ON
OFF
ON
OFF

1. Power Switch: Control power supply for the unit

2. LOAD Output Switch: Use to control the AC output

After connection, please turn on both switch. Users can turn off the LOAD output switch to turn off
power supply in some emergency case

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2.11 Rapid Shutdown system Installation

(RSD Transmitter)

CT1 CT2

PSD.SW

COM2
COM1
GND

GND

NO2
NC2
NO1
NC1
BAT COM Parallel 12V

P V INP UT
P 1 -RS485B BAT COM: Battery comm Port
P2-RS485A Parallel: PCS parallel comm port
P4---CANH 120Ω: Paralle balance resistor
P5---CANL Only used for first and last PCS

P1-RS485B
P2-RS485

Provide 12Vdc/1.5A output when inverter is on.

Cut off supply 12Vdc when Emergency stop switch
is ON and SW is shorted.

3. Working modes
3.1 Offgrid inverter modes introduction:

Bypass Mode AC is used to take the load

PV charge the battery while

PV Charge Bypass the AC power the load

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Battery is used to take the

BAT Grid off
load

PV+BAT Grid off PV+Battery power

the load together

1. When the LOAD key off,

the inverter charge the
battery only
PV Charge
2. When the battery is power
off, the PV can wake up the
battery automatically

PV charge the battery and

PV Charge+Grid off power the load

1. AC charge the battery from

AC Input or GEN Input
AC Charge 2. When the battery is power
off, the AC can wake up the
battery automatically

NOTE: The output power

depends on the PV energy
PV+AC charge input, if the PV energy is
unstable, witch will influence
the output power

When setting without

PV Grid off battery, the PV can power the
load.

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Situation Setting 1 Setting 2 Working modes and Description

off grid inverter mode

if P_Solar>=P_load, solar is used to take load and charge
AC abnormal NA NA battery if P_Solarv<P_load, solar and battery take the load
together, system will discharge until battery lower than the
Cut Off Voltage/SOC

Bypass Mode
In the AC first time NA
AC will take the load and Solar is used to charge battery

Bypass Mode+AC charge battery

AC charge accroding Solar is used to charge battery
to Time AC will take load and also charge battery during AC charge
time if solar power is not enough
AC normal Enable AC charge and
in the AC charge time
Bypass Mode+AC charge battery
Solar is used to charge battery
AC charge accroding to AC will take load and also charge battery when battery
SOC/Battery voltage SOC/Volage is lower than start SOC/Voltage, and the AC will
stop charging when the battery Voltage/SOC is higher than
AC end charge battery voltage/SOC

off grid inverter mode

1. Not in the AC first time and if P_Solar>=P_load, solar is used to take load and charge
2. Disable AC charge or not NA battery if P_Solar<P_load, solar and battery take the load
in the AC charge time together, system will discharge until battery lower than
EOD Voltage/SOC
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1. SNA-US 12000 can working as a traditional off grid inverter. In this situation, inverter either use
(solar+battery) to take load or use AC take load. Related settings

AC First: During the setting time, system will use AC to take load first, use solar power to charge the
battery.
If the battery is full, solar power may be wasted. When out of the setting time, system will use battery
and solar to take load until battery voltage/SOC is lower than cut off voltage/SOC

2. AC Charge function Disable: The system will not use AC to charge the battery(except Li ion BMS set
force charge flag )
According to Time: During the setting time, system will use AC to charge the battery until battery full
and battery will not discharge during the setting time.
According to Battery Voltage: During the setting time, system will use AC to charge the battery if
battery voltage is lower than AC Charge Start Battery Voltage and will stop when Voltage is higher
than AC Charge End Battery Voltage. And battery will not discharge during the setting time.
According to Battery SOC: During the setting time, system will use AC to charge the battery if battery
SOC is lower than AC Charge Start Battery SOC and will stop when Voltage is higher than AC Charge
End Battery SOC. And battery will not discharge during the setting time.

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4. LCD display and settings

4.1 RGB Display

LED Indicator Messages

1 Green Rotate Normal

2 Yellow Rotate Warning

3 Red Rotate Fault

4.2 LCD Display

① ⑦
②

③
④ ⑤

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NO. Description Remarks

1 Generally Information Display the currently time/date by default.

Display Area

This area shows the data of Two-chnnel PV

2 Solar inverter output power voltage and power.

This area shows the battery type,(lithium

Battery information and data battery or lead Acid battery),display the
3
voltage, SOC , input and output power.

LOAD output information This area will display LOAD voltage, frequen-
4
and data cy, power.

Display the power consumption by the loads

5 Loads consumption in on grid model.

Display the grid (Power pylon) information of

voltage, frequency, input or output power, the
6 Grid information and Generator (dynamo) information of voltage,
Generator information frequency, input power.

This area displays the status code of the SNA-US

7 Working status text 12000 inverter, including rated running status text,
display area the code for the alarm and the code error.

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4.3 Inverter Status Display

When the SNA-US 12000 inverteris

running normally, the text information
corresponding to the current working Warning Status, warning 04
status is displayed in the red box, such
as PVGridOn or PVCharge.

Fault status, fault 02 Flash status: download percent is 58%

If the system displays the icon in the When the icon in the red box is
red box. Indicates that the AC input displayed, it indicates that the AC
port is connected to the power grid. input port is connected to a generator.

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4.4 LCD Settings

Button Operations

UP

Return Enter

Down

Button Fuction
ESC Exit
ENTER Confirm, Enter menu
UP Previous step or Slide right
DOWN Next step or Slide left

Note: Long-pressing the UP and DOWN keys will continuously input the
corresponding key signals.

General Operations
Through button control, press ENTER on the home screen to access the menu options

Using the UP and DOWN buttons, select the desired function, then press ENTER to enter.
Press ESC to return to the previous level. The options include Home for the main page,
Data for operational data, Notice for fault and warning information, and Setting for
configuration settings.

Note: Click the Down button again, then jump to Notifications, Settings, Home, and
complete a loop..

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Index Description Index

1 Solar

The figure shows the voltage and power of PV1, the

voltage and power of PV2,
the power generation of PV1 in one day and the total
power generation of PV1,
the power generation of PV2 in one day and the total
power generation of PV2.

2 Battery (1)

The first page contains the following information:

battery voltage, battery charge and discharge current, battery charge power,
battery discharge power, inverter sampling battery voltage, battery status,
battery remaining power, battery health, battery charge cut-off voltage,
battery discharge cut-off voltage. The highest cell voltage. Lowest cell voltage.
Highest cell temperature, lowest cell temperature.

3 Battery (2)

The second page contains the following information: the number of charge
and discharge times of the battery, the capacity of the battery, the maximum
charge current, the maximum discharge current, BMS event 1, BMS event 2,
the charge power in a day, the discharge power in a day, the total charge
power, the total discharge power.

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4 Grid (1)

The first page contains the following information: grid voltage, grid frequency,
split phase L1-N voltage, split phase L2-N voltage, generator voltage, genera-
tor frequency, power input from the grid to the inverter, power output
from the inverter to the grid, inverter power, rectified power, load power.

5 Grid (2)

The second page contains the following information:

The power of the inverter exported to the grid during the day. The total power
of the inverter exported to the grid. The power that the grid imports into the
inverter during the day. The total power imported from the grid to the inverter.
The power output of the inverter during the day. The power of inverter
rectification in a day.

6 UPS (1)

The first page contains the following information: LOAD voltage, LOAD
frequency. L1-N voltage of LOAD, L2-N voltage of LOAD. The active power of
LOAD, the apparent power of LOAD. The L1-N active power of LOAD and the
L1-N apparent power of LOAD. The L2-N active power of LOAD and the L2-N
apparent power of LOAD.

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7 UPS (2)

The second page shows the output power of LOAD (L1-L2) in a day. LOAD
(L1-L2) Indicates the total power output. LOAD (L1-N) Output power in a day.
LOAD (L1-N) Indicates the total power output. LOAD (L2-N) output power in
a day. LOAD (L2-N) Total power output.

8 Parallel

This page contains information about the role of the inverter in the parallel
state (master and slave), the type of parallel connection (single-phase or
three-phase), the parallel phase (U, V, or W), the number of parallel machines,
and the parallel address.

9 Other

This page contains text information about the current status of the inverter.
Inverter error code. Inverter alarm code. Voltage of BUS1. Voltage of BUS2.
Positive BUS voltage. Negative voltage of the BUS. The temperature of T1 is
the temperature of the I/O board (the highest value). T2 is the temperature
of the motherboard (take the highest value).

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Index Description Notice

1 Fault
Status

Information on this page:

When the inverter fails, this page displays the corresponding fault code.
If there is NO Fault, no fault is displayed.

Alarm
2
Status

Information contained in this page:

When the inverter alarm appears, this page will display the corresponding
alarm code. If there is NO Alarm, no alarm is displayed.

3 Record

This page contains information that lists the history of failures and alarms.
Specific to the time and date of failure or alarm. The fault history is displayed
on pages 1 to 4. Pages five through eight show the history of the call.

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Index Description Setting

Battery brand Battery brand

Standard Lux BYD GW
HinaESS Aobo SHINWA Beta
Pylon Dyness WeCo Revov
Enopte Stealth Murata Beebeej
MSUN TeLongMei BITek Naxin
GSL1 Merit OKSolar Soltaro

The first page contains the following information:

inverter status information (rated or standby). PV input mode
(DC source or PV1 and PV2 independent or PV1 and PV2 parallel). Type
of battery (lithium or lead-acid or no battery). Lithium battery
brands (containing 24 battery brands). Green energy saving
enabled. Battery energy saving is enabled. The insulation impedance is
1 Common enabled.

The second page contains the following information:

The Settings of the year, month and date. Enabling the buzzer.

2 Application
(1)

The first page contains information on LOAD output voltage Settings

(240,230,220,208,200). LOAD output frequency setting (50HZ or 60HZ).
AC input range (UPS: 170-280 or APL: 90-280). The PV off-network function
was enabled. N-PE is enabled. AFCI enabled, AFCI clear, RSD enabled.

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3 Application
(2)

The second page contains information:

AC priority charging time, you can set three time periods.

4 Application
(3)

The third page contains the following information: Mixed mode Settings.
PV and AC are loaded together. empower Export to the grid. Percentage
of electricity output to the grid. Enable the CT function on the inverter
power grid side. The default CT ratio is 1000:1. It can also be set to
2000:1 and 3000:1.

5 Application
(4)

The fourth page contains information: Type of parallel machine (no parallel
machine or single phase parallel machine or three phase parallel machine).
Parallel phase (R,S,T) can be set. The battery sharing function was enabled.

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6 Charge (1)

The first page contains information:

charging current Settings. CV voltage setting of lead-acid battery.
Lead-acid battery floating charge voltage setting.

7 Charge
(Numerical
setting
operation) This page contains: Setting values. After pressing Down, exit move to +1,
+1 to -1, -1 to +0.1, +0.1 to -0.1, and -0.1 to Enter. Press UP to roll back.
If you press Enter when the cursor moves to +1, 55 becomes 56. If you
press Enter when the cursor moves to -1, 55 becomes 54. If you press
Enter when the cursor moves to -0.1, 55 becomes 54.9. If you press Enter
when the cursor moves to +0.1, 55 becomes 55.1.

8 Charge (2)

The second page contains information:

AC charging mode enable Settings. AC charging current setting.

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9 Charge
(according
to the time)

The second page contains information:

The AC is charged according to the time, and three time periods
are provided.

Charge
10 (according
to the
battery
voltage)
The second page contains information:
The AC is charged according to the battery voltage. The starting
charge voltage and cut-off charge voltage can be set.

Charge
11 (according
to
the battery
SOC)
The second page contains information:
The AC is charged according to the battery SOC.
Start charge SOC and stop charge SOC can be set.

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Charge
(according
12 to the
battery
voltage
and time) The second page contains information:
The AC is charged according to the battery voltage and time.
Meet one of the three time periods and the battery voltage
between the starting charge voltage and the cut-off charge
voltage. The AC will be charged.

Charge
13 (according
to
time and
SOC) The second page contains information:
The AC is charged according to time and SOC. Meet one of the
three time periods and the battery SOC between the start charge
SOC and the cut-off charge SOC. The AC will be charged.

14 Charge (3)

The third page contains information about the Settings for charging the
generator. The generator is charged according to the battery voltage or
battery SOC. Battery charging current can be set. The battery voltage can be
set to start charging. You can set the battery voltage at the end of charging.
Battery SOC can be set to start charging. Battery SOC can be set to end
charging. The maximum input power of the generator can be set.

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15 Discharge (1)

The first page contains information:

battery discharge can be based on voltage or SOC. Discharge current can be
set. Battery alarm voltage can be set. Off-grid discharge cutoff voltage can
be set. Grid-connected discharge cutoff voltage can be set. The alarm volt-
age is larger than the off-grid cut-off voltage. The off-grid cut-off voltage
range is complementary to the grid-connected cut-off voltage range.

16 Discharge (2)

The second page contains the following information: Enable Smart Load.
When the actual PV input power is greater than the value, the Smart
Load function takes effect. Normally open when connected to the grid.
Smart Load takes effect voltage point. Smart Load End voltage point.
Smart Load takes effect on the SOC. Smart Load Ends the SOC.

17 Discharge (3)

Page 3 contains the following information:

Enables the AC coupling function.
Sets the start state of charge (SOC) for AC coupling.
Defines the cutoff SOC for the AC coupler.
Configures the start voltage for the AC coupler.
This section provides detailed settings for the AC coupling process, including
initiation and cutoff parameters to ensure optimal performance.

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Other

Include information:
CT power compensation setting. Set the maximum speed of five fans.
Set five fan control slope curves.

18 Basic

Contains information:
SN Indicates the serial number of the inverter. FW Indicates the firmware
version of the inverter (cEaa indicates the US version, cFaa indicates the
European version).

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5. About LCD Settings check the operation

Enter

Up or Down

Enter

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6. Monitor System for Offgrid inverter

Users can use wifi dongle / WLAN dongle / 4G dongle (Available from 2021 March for some countries)
to monitor the energy storage system, The monitor website is: server.luxpowertek.com
The APP is also available in the google play and apple APP store (Scan two code bar to download the
APP).
Please download the introduction of guidance by website: https://www.luxpowertek.com/download/
Document Reference:

1. Wifi Quick Guidance

Quick guidance for setting password for wifi module, the paper is also available in the wifi box

2. Monitor system setup for Distributors and Monitor system setup for endusers, Monitor system
registration, wifi password setting, and wifi local monitor and setting

3. Lux_Monitor_UI_Introduction
Introduction of monitor interface

4. Website Setting Guidance

Introduction of website settings for offgrid inverter

Device： 9532004127

Solar Yield Battery Discharging

0.6 kWh 0.4 kWh +

Yield Today ch a r g ed To d a y
164.6 kWh 25.8 kWh
Total Yield To ta l ch a r g ed

Feed-in Energy Consumption

0 kWh 7.6 kWh

Today E xp o rt To d a y Usa g e
98.3 kWh 147.3 kWh
To ta l E xp o rt To ta l Usa g e

724 W Notice
PV Power

270 W 0W
Battery Power

53.6Vdc
89%
Battery Level(SOC)

Standby 448 W
Backup Power(EPS) Consumption

O ve rvi e w Data Event S e tting

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7. Specifications
Table 1 MPPT Mode Specifications

INVERTER MODEL SNA-US 12000

Max. PV Array Power 24000W(12000/12000)

Rated PV Input Voltage 320V

Number of Independent MPPT Inputs 2

Number of string per MPPT 2

PV Input Voltage Range 100V~480V

MPPT Voltage Range 120V~385V

Start-up Voltage 100V

Max. PV Input Current per MPPT 35A/35A

Max. PV Short-circuit Current per MPPT 44A/44A

Max. PV Charging Current for Battery 250A

Table 2 Battery Mode Specifications

Rated Output Power 6000W (L-N),12000W (L-L)

Max. Half Wave Load 4500W (L-N)

Output Voltage Waveform Pure sine wave

120Vac/208Vac
Output Voltage Regulation
120Vac/240Vac

Rated Output Current 54.5A@208V; 50A@240V

Output Frequency 50Hz/60Hz

Max. Charging/Discharging Current 250A

Max. Charging/Discharging Power 12000W

Recommend Capacity of Battery per Inverter >400AH

Peak Efficiency 93%

5s@≥150% load(L-N, L-L)

Overload Protection
10s@110%~150% load(L-N, L-L)
Surge Capacity 2* rated power within 5 seconds
Battery Voltage Range 46.4Vdc-60Vdc(Li) 38.4Vdc-60Vdc(Lead_Acid)

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High DC Cut-off Voltage 59Vdc (Li) 60Vdc (Lead_Acid)

High DC Recovery Voltage 57.4Vdc (Li) 58Vdc (Lead_Acid)

load < 20% 42.0Vdc (Settable)

Low DC Warning Voltage 20% ≤ load < 50% Warning Voltage @load < 20% -1.2V

load ≥ 50% Warning Voltage @load < 20% -3.6V

Low DC Warning Return Voltage Low DC Warning Voltage@Different load +2V

load < 20% 42.0Vdc (Settable)

Low DC Cut-off 20% ≤ load < 50% Cut-off Voltage @load < 20% -1.2V
Voltage
load ≥ 50% Cut-off Voltage @load < 20% -3.6V
Cut-off Voltage
Low DC Cut-off @load<20%≥45V
Low DC Cut-off Voltage @load<20%+3V
Return Voltage Cut-off Voltage
@load<20%<45V
48V

Low DC Warning SOC 20% SOC (Settable )

Low DC Warning Return SOC Low DC Warning SOC +10%

15% SOC (Grid on) (settable)

Low DC Cut-off SOC 15% SOC (Grid off ) (settable)

Low DC Cut-off Return SOC Low DC Cut-off SOC +10%

Charge Cut-off Voltage 58.4Vdc

No Load Power Consumption <60W

Lead_Acid Battery Charging Algorithm 3-Step

Flooded Battery 58.4Vdc

Bulk Charging Voltage
AGM/Gel Battery 56.4Vdc

Floating Charging Voltage 54Vdc

Battery Voltage, per cell Charging Current

2.43Vdc (2.35Vdc) Voltage

2.25Vdc

100%

Charging Curve
50%
T0 T1
T1=10*T0, minimun 10mina, maxmum 8hour
Current

Bulk Absorption Maintenance Time

(Constant Current) (Constant Voltage) (Floating)

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Table 3 Line Mode Specifications

110Vac/120Vac
Nominal Input Voltage
220Vac/240Vac

AC Start-up Voltage 45Vac (L-N), 90Vac (L-L)

65Vac (L-N)~140Vac (L-N)

Acceptable Input Voltage Range
130Vac (L-L)~280Vac (L-L)

High Loss Voltage 140Vac (L-N)/ 280Vac (L-L)

Max. AC Input Current 100A

Nominal Input Frequency 50Hz/60Hz (Auto detection)

Rated AC Current of Bypass Relays 200A

Software Protect when GridOff Discharge

Output Short Circuit Protection
Circuit Breaker Protect when GridOn Bypass

Transfer Time <10ms @ Single <20ms @ Parallel

Output Power Derating;

When AC Input Voltage Drops to 170V,
The Output Power Will be Derated Max inv current: 60A
Max inv power: 12kW

Smart Load Outputs the load and current

Table 4 Generator Mode Specifications

120Vac/208Vac
Rated GEN Voltage
120Vac/240Vac

Rated GEN Frequency 50Hz/60Hz

Rated GEN Input Current 62.5A @240V

Rated GEN Input Power 15000W

Rated GEN Current of Bypass Relays 90A

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Table 5 Protection/General Specifications

INVERTER MODEL SNA-US 12000

Over Current/Voltage Protection YES

Grid Monitoring YES

AC Surge Protection Type III YES

Grid Switch (Current/Voltage) No

Load Switch (Current/Voltage) 100A/480VAC

Smart Load Switch (Current/Voltage) 63A/480VAC

Battery Switch (Current/Voltage) 300A/80VDC

GEN Switch (Current/Voltage) No

UL STD. 1741
Safety Certification
CSA STD. C22.2 No.107.1

Ingress Protection Rating IP 20

Display&Communication Interface LCD+RGB, RS485/Wi-Fi/CAN

Warranty 2 Years

Cooling Method FAN

Topology Transformer-less

Noise Emission (typical) <50dB

Operating Temperature Range 0°Cto 45°C (32°F~113°F) (full load)

Storage temperature -15°C~ 60°C (5°F~140°F)

Humidity 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)

Altitude <2000m(6561ft)

Dimension (D*W*H) 830*530*150mm (25.59*17.72*5.9inch)

Net Weight 45Kg

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8. Trouble Shooting & Error List

The failures mainly divided into 5 categories, for each category, the behavior is different:

Code Description Trouble shooting

Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

E000 Internal communication fault1
(DSP&M3)

E001 Model fault Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

E003 CT Fail Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

CAN communication error Check CAN cable connection is connected to the

E008 right COM port
in Parallel System

Check parallel setting for master/Slave part,

E009 No master in parallel system
there should be one master in the system

Off-gird, short-circuit of Check if the load is short circuit, try to turn off the
E012
the Load or Smart Load. load and restart inverter

E013 UPS reserve current Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

BUS short circuit Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

Phase Error in three phase Check if the AC connection is right for three phase system,
E015
parallel system there should one at least one inverter in each phase

Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

E018 Internal communication fault3 (DSP&M3)

E019 Bus voltage high Check if PV input voltage is higher than 495V

E020 AC connection fault Check if LOAD and AC connection is in wrong terminal

Check PV input connection and if PV input voltage is

E021 PV voltage high
higher than 480V

E022 Hardware Over current Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

E024 PV overcurrent Check PV connection

The internal temperature of inverter is too high,

E025 Temperature over range turn off the inverter for 10minutes, restart the inverter,
if the error still exist, contact us

Check CAN cable connection is connected to the

E028 Sync signal lost in parallel system
right COM port

Sync triger signal lost in Check CAN cable connection is connected to the
E029
parallel system right COM port

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Check if you have choose the right battery brand

W000 Communication failure with battery and communication cable is right, if the warning
still exist, contact us

Restart inverter, if the error persists, contact

W001 AFCI Com failure
your supplier.

Check each PV string for correct open circuit

voltage and short circuit current. If the PV
W002 AFCI High strings are in good condition, please clear the
fault on inverter LCD.

Check communication cable, if the warning

W003 Communication failure with meter
still exist, contact us

Inverter get battery fault info from battery BMS,

W004 Battery failure restart battery, if the warning still exist,
contact us or battery manufacture

W006 RSD Active Check if the RSD switch is pressed.

W008 Software mismatch Please contact Luxpower for firmware update

W009 Fan Stuck Check if the fan is OK

W013 Over temperature The temperature is a little bit high inside inverter

Check the battery connection with inverter is right,

W015 Bat Reverse
if the warning still exist, contact us

W017 AC Voltage out of range Check AC voltage is in range

W018 AC Frequency out of range Check AC frequency is in range

Reconnect the AC input or Restart inverter,

W019 AC inconsistent in parallel system
if the errorstill exist, contact us

W020 PV Isolation low Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

W022 DC injection high Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

W025 Battery voltage high Check if battery voltage is in normal range

Check if battery voltage is in normal range, need

W026 Battery voltage low
to charge the battery if battery voltage is low

Check if there is output from the battery and

W027 Battery open
battery connection with inverter is OK

W028 Over load Check if load is too high

W029 The load output voltage is high Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

W031 Load DCV high Restart inverter, if the error still exist, contact us

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