CYBOENERGY INC.-For CI-Mini-1200H for Electric Water Heaters or Heating Elements

                          

Off-Grid CyboInverter Installation Guide

For CI-Mini-1200H for Electric Water Heaters or Heating Elements

Safety Info and Symbols

Read This First

This guide contains important safety instructions to follow during the installation and maintenance of CyboInverters.

The following safety symbols are used throughout this guide to indicate dangerous conditions and important instructions.

 Warning:

• Indicates a situation where failure to follow the instructions may cause lethal injury or hardware damage.
• Attention:
• Indicates that a part or process requires your special attention to meet the requirement.
• Note:
• Indicates information that may be useful for you to achieve optimal system performance.

Safety Instructions - 1

• Never connect the Off-Grid CyboInverter to the AC grid. Doing so will damage the unit and void the warranty.
• Only qualified personnel should install or replace CyboInverters.
• Perform electrical installations in accordance with NEC, ANSI/NFPA70, and local electrical codes and practices.
• The aluminum enclosure of the CyboInverter can reach 85°C (185°F). Do not touch!
• The CyboInverter must be earth-grounded in accordance with national and local electrical standards.
• Never connect or disconnect any DC or AC connectors of the inverter without first disconnecting the AC loads.

Safety Instructions - 2

• Build a separate “Off-Grid AC Circuit” for connecting to a heating element of the electric water heater.
• Use this CyboInverter for powering electric water heaters or heating elements only.
• The Off-Grid CyboInverter sends a test voltage up to 90V periodically to the “Off-Grid AC Circuit”.
• Special protection against lightning strike may be required to meet certain local and national standards.
• Do not attempt to repair the CyboInverter. It contains no user-serviceable parts.
• If the solar panel is in the sun, there will be DC voltage output. Be careful.

CYBOINVERTER H MODEL Q & A

Can I use the H model for single-element electric water heaters?

Yes. You have to disconnect the grid AC from the heater. Otherwise, the grid AC can damage the CyboInverter.

My heater has 2 elements but only 1 thermostat. What can I do?

How do I set the temp setpoints for the upper and lower thermostat?

Can I use this for tankless electric water heaters?

How about heating cables?

Off-Grid CyboInverter View

Each CyboInverter’s input channel has its own control and MPPT mechanism so that solar power harvest is maximized.

Partial CyboInverter Products

Part No.	On-Grid	Market
CI -Mini-1000A	240V Single -phase, 60Hz	US, Canada, Mexico
Part No.	Off-Grid	Market
CI -Mini-1200H	100V -240V, 50Hz/60Hz	Global
CI -Mini-1000N	120V Single -phase, 60Hz	US, Canada, Mexico
CI-Mini-1000Q	110V Single-phase, 50Hz	Jamaica, Lebanon
CI-Mini-1000S	220V Single-phase, 50Hz	Asia, China, Russia
CI-Mini-1000T	230V Single-phase, 50Hz	Africa, Europe, India
CI -Mini-1000W	220V Single -phase, 60Hz	Korea, Philippines, Peru
CI -Mini-1000Y	240V Single -phase, 60Hz	US, Canada, Mexico
CI-Mini-1000Z	240V Single-phase, 50Hz	Australia, UK, Kenya, UAE

CI-Mini-1200H Tech Data - 1

DC Input (per Channel)	60 / 72 Cell Panel	Battery
Recommended Input Power	220W – 320W	36V, 50AH – 300AH
Operating Input DC Voltage Range	15V – 48V	35V – 45V
Peak Power Performance Range	30V – 48V	36V – 48V
Maximum Input Voltage / Current	48V / 9A	48V / 9A
Maximum Input Power	300W	300W
Minimum Starting Voltage	20V	35V
AC Output	Data
Rated Output Power / Peak Power	960W / 1150W
Maximum Output Current (RMS)	9.5A
Nominal Output Voltage	100V – 240V (Single-Phase)
Operating Output Voltage Range	10V – 264V (Single-Phase)
Nominal Frequency / Range	50Hz / 60Hz (49.5Hz – 60.5Hz)

Made in U.S.A.

CI-Mini-1200H Tech Data - 2

Efficiency	Data
Peak Efficiency / MPPT Tracking	96%  /  99%
Mechanical Data	SI	U.S.
Ambient Temperature Range	40°C to +65°C	-40°F to +149°F
Internal Operating Temp Range	40°C to +88°C	-40°F to +190°F
Dimensions without the mounting bracket (L x H x W)	32cm x 24cm x 5.8 cm	12.5” x 9.5” x 2.3”
Weight	6.5 kg	14.25 lbs
Cooling / Enclosure	Natural Convection, No fan / Potted
DC Connectors / Wires	MC-4 or compatible / 14 AWG and 1 / 2 feet
AC Wires	12 AWG, 3 feet, No AC connectors
Solar Panel Compatibility	Most 60-cell and 72-Cell PV Solar Panels
Battery Compatibility	36V Lead-Acid Deep-Cycle AGM or Lithium-Ion Pack

CI-Mini-1200H Tech Data - 3

Features and Compliance	Data
DC Source for Input Channel	Solar or Battery Auto-Detection
Battery Over Discharge Protection	Low Voltage Disconnect on Battery Channels
Standard Warranty	3 Years (Extended Warranty Available)
Safety and EMC Compliance	UL1741 and IEEE1547 (E113426), CSA107.1, FCC Part 15 Class A
Enclosure Environmental Rating	Outdoor – NEMA 6 (IP67)
Ground Fault Detector Interrupter	(GFDI) Built-In

This product is specially designed for powering dual-element or single element electric water heaters, electric heating elements, electric hot plates for cooking, heating cables, etc.

To power lights, fans, TV, PC, phone-chargers, food processors, small appliances, etc., please use regular off-grid CyboInverters.

H Model for Electric Water Heaters

 

CyboInverter powers the lower heating element. Its thermostat is set higher than the upper element.

• No need to deal with local utility companies, yet avoid high tier rates and reduce electricity bills.
• A very simple system and much easier to install than thermal solar water heaters.
• For 1KW to 2KW, 220V-240V heating elements.

CyboInverter H Model Twin Pack

• Total of 8 DC Input Channels for 8 Solar Panels with MPPT.
• For 2KW to 4KW, 220V-240V heating elements.
• Multiple H model twin packs should be used for larger systems such as swimming pools.

Installation Procedure – 7 Steps

No	Step	Note
1	Know your water heater	Understand the wiring change.
2	Wire AC to the Heater	(a) Inside, or (b) Outside.
3	Set Thermostat Setpoints	To save electricity.
4	Mount CyboInverer	Hang on a Wall or Mount on a Rail.
5	Ground the System	Run a bare grounding wire.
6	Connect to Solar Panels	Make DC connections.
7	Commission the System	Inspect and turn on.

Parts Included: an Off-Grid CyboInverter H model or a Twin Pack.

Parts Required: a switchable AC junction box with outlet or an AC switch, an 8 AWG bare grounding wire, screws and nuts, and basic tools. If the CyboInverter is mounted outside, an outdoor AC junction box is required.

Step 1. Know Your Water Heater

Note:

1. As an example, this is a GE dual element side mount electric water heater.
2. Its Use & Care Manual can be found and downloaded online.

Step 2a. Wire AC to the Heater

If the CyboInverter is mounted inside, connect its 2 output lines to an AC switch or a Switchable AC Outlet. Then, connect to the lower element of the water heater through its electric junction box on the top.

Required Wiring Change

If the CyboInverter is mounted inside, connect its 2 output lines to an AC switch or a Switchable AC Outlet. Then, connect to the lower element of the water heater through its electric junction box on the top.

Step 2a. Wire AC to the Heater

 

If the CyboInverter is mounted outside, connect its 2 output lines to an outdoor AC J-box. Connect the AC wires to a switchable AC junction box or an AC switch installed inside. Then, connect the output wires to the lower heating element of the electric water heater.

Wiring Change Diagram

Step 3. Set Thermostat Setpoint

 

Step 4. Mount CyboInverter

HANG ON A WALL OR SOLAR RACK

• Hang on a wall in the garage or a utility room.
• For flat roof or ground mount, hang inverter on a solar rack and allow the DC wires to reach all 4 solar panels in the group. 5/16” - 18 x ½” long stainless steel screws and nuts recommended.

MOUNT ON A SOLAR RACK

• For sloped roof, mount inverter on a solar rack. You may use a support leg (CSL-01) to balance the weight.

Step 5. Ground the System

 

GROUND CYBOINVERTERS

• Tighten an 8 AWG bare grounding wire to the grounding lug that is attached to the mounting bracket of the CyboInverter. Run the wire through each CyboInverter to the NEC approved AC grounding rod, typically near the service panel.
• A grounding lug with screw is attached on the CyboInverter.
• As an option, you may ground the solar panel and inverter together using WEEB or similar products.

Step 6. Connect to Solar Panels

Warning:

Connecting panels with >50V DC can damage the inverter. Warranty voided.

• Each CyboInverter has 4 pairs of MC-4 DC connectors. The red labeled wire is “+”. Plug in each pair of the MC-4 connectors to its corresponding solar panel.
• If a channel has no solar panel, connect its male and female connectors to each other.
• Solar panels having non MC-4 connectors must be changed to MC-4 with correct wire polarity.

STEP 7. COMMISSION THE SYSTEM

INSPECTION

• Make sure no wires are pinched or damaged and the AC junction boxes are properly closed.

COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the AC Switch to ON position.
2. CyboInverter should send test signals to the off-grid circuit to assure that there are appropriate loads and there is no AC power.
3. If all is OK, CyboInverter will send power to the water heater. Use an AC meter to check the voltage. 10V to 264V is normal.

For Single-Element Water Heaters

4 SOLAR PANELS AND 1 CYBOINVERTER H MODEL

• Use a CyboInverter H model for water heaters, electric cookware, hot plates, slab heaters, heating cables, etc.
• If needed, use a double-pole doublethrow switch (On-Off-On type) to switch between the grid power and CyboInverter output.

CyboInverter powers a $20 hotplate for clean cooking.

• About 3 billion people in the world still cook with stoves fueled by firewood or coal.
• Causes air pollution, reduced forests, deteriorated environment, and global warming.
• Solar cooking is clean and cost-effective.

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