Kodak Technical Training

Welcome to SegenSolar – Your PV Distributor

Overview
• Kodak Grid-tie range
• Kodak Hybrid range
• Kodak Off-grid range
• Pylontech battery range
• Kodak PV panels
• DC/AC protection boxes
• Packages
• Support
Aim of training
• Introduce Kodak product range and accessories
• Highlight features and use-case scenario’s
• Overview of setup and installation requirements
Kodak Inverter Range

Grid-tie Hybrid Off-grid

Kodak Grid-Tie Range

i3.0
i3.6
i4.6
What is a grid tie inverter?

• Direct DC to AC conversion
• Synchronize with grid supply
• No back-up function
• Requires AC supply to function
• Requires NRS certification
Kodak Grid-Tie Selling Points

• Over 98.1% Max. efficiency

• Dual MPPT design
• Integrated export power function
• Optional LAN or Wi-Fi connectivity
• Online monitoring
• 5 years standard warranty
• Built in limiting (with CT)
When to use a Grid-Tie?

• Back-up is not required

• Highest consumption during the day
• Economical, fast return on investment
Kodak Grid-Tie Datasheet
What's in the box?
Mounting system
Inverter Layout
Wiring example
Grid Feed-in control

• Prevents exporting power to the grid

• Use CT for single inverters
• Use EPM if you need to parallel inverters
on a phase
Why use feed in control?

• If you don’t have permission to export,

the site must have limiting
• Digital meters may charge for export,
increasing the bill
• You may only be allowed to export a
certain amount
Monitoring options

• Inverter can connect to internet with adapter

• Wi-Fi data stick for single inverter
• Lan data stick for single inverter
• Wi-Fi box for up to 10 inverters
Monitoring Platform

Online monitoring offers the following

• Site production data
• Site consumption data
• Data export
• Quick and simple setup
• Installer and end-user accounts
Monitoring Platform Overview
Monitoring Platform Display
Warranty

• 5 years standard warranty

• 2 year warranty on accessories
• If a unit has a fault, contact SegenSolar technical for assistance and booking
a return.
Comparison to other products

• SMA, Ingteam, SolarEdge and other brands require

external energy meter which adds additional cost.
• Lower cost than other brands, good entry level
grid-tie inverter.
Questions?
Kodak Hybrid

H3.0
H3.6
H4.6
What is a Hybrid Inverter?

• Grid tie and battery inverter combined

• Battery back-up
• Extra energy can be exported
• Grid energy can supplement solar and batteries
Kodak Hybrid Selling Points

• Intelligent source management

• Dual MPPT
• Off-grid backup function
• Export control
• BMS communication with Pylontech
When to use a Hybrid?

• Back-up required
• Parallel grid operation
• Smaller initial battery bank can be used
• Can function in grid-tie mode without batteries
• Can be used as a UPS without solar
• Can add batteries or solar later
Kodak Hybrid Data Sheet
What’s in the box?
Inverter Layout
Wiring example

• Note the CT
placement!
Quick set-up

• Set-up done using the LCD HMI

• Select advanced settings
• Advanced password: 0010
• Set grid code to NRS using the select
standard option
Quick set-up
• Under advanced settings go to Storage energy
set.
• Select battery type: Pylon
• Select desired operational mode

• Time charge (program charge and discharge

times)
• Off-grid (Ignore grid)
• Reserve battery (Keep battery full)
• Auto (This is the default when the other modes
are disabled)
Quick set-up

• Battery enable set to Enable

• Backup supply-enable
Warranty

• 5 years standard warranty

• If a unit has a fault, contact SegenSolar technical.
Comparison to other products

• Other hybrid inverter systems may require multiple external

components to work correctly. Such as energy meters or
additional expansion cards ect.
• The Kodak is a all in one solution, with feed-in control
included, making for a cost-effective solution.
• The inverters also feature a large full color LCD display which is
not usual on other brands.
Questions?
Kodak Off-Grid
What is Off-grid inverter?

• Does not synchronize with Grid

• Uses only solar and batteries
• Bypasses load to grid under certain conditions
Kodak Off-Grid Selling Points

• Parallel operation
• Built in MPPT
• Built in AC charger
• RS485
• Bluetooth

Features differ depending on model

When to use off-grid?

• UPS
• No-grid connection
• Rural
• Load less that output
Kodak Off-Grid Quick Specs

Model Battery MPPT Max MPPT Solar AC Parallel RS485 Bluetooth

Voltage Range Power charger charger operation
OGX 5.48 48 120-430V 4500W 80A 80A Yes No No
(150V start-
up)
OG 5.48 48 120-430V 5000W 80A 60A No Yes Yes
(150V start-
up)
OG-Plus 5.48 48 60-115V 4000W 80A 60A Yes Yes Yes

OG-Plus 3.24 24 30-115V 1500W 60A 60A Yes Yes Yes

OG 3.24 24 120-430V 4000W 80 70 No Yes Yes

(150V start-
up)
What’s in the box?
OGX OG OG-Plus

USB cable BMS cable BMS cable

RJ45 to serial cable RJ45 to serial cable RJ45 to serial cable

Manual Manual Manual

Software CD Software CD Software CD

Parallel cables Parallel cables

Mounting
• M4 or M5 screws
Inverter Layout OGX
Inverter Layout OG
Internal connections
Wiring example
Communications OG/OG-Plus
Choice?
BMS connection OG/OG-Plus
• BMS cable plugs into RS485 port
• Red dip switches must be set to 1000 on control battery
Quick set-up OG/OG-Plus
Quick set-up OG/OG-Plus

• Enter programming mode

• Select PYL for battery type
Quick set-up OG/OG-Plus
Bluetooth OG/OG-Plus

• Download Watchpower app

• Password 123456
Quick set-up OGX
• No BMS communication
• Battery settings must be programmed
Setting No. Value
2 (Charge current X number of 25A (US2000) or 37A(US3000)
batteries)
5 (Battery type) USER
12 (Switch to grid voltage) 48V
13 (Switch to battery voltage) 51V
26 (Float voltage) 53.2V
27 (Bulk voltage) 53.2V
29 (Shut down voltage) 47.5V
OGX and ICC
• For installation with Grid ICC may be required for OGX
• OGX has no BMS communications so ICC adds this control
when using Pylon batteries
ICC monitoring platform
Parallel feature OGX/OG-Plus

• Up to 9 units in parallel
• Three phase achievable
• Perfect for unbalanced phases
• Built in parallel cards
• Parallel cables included
Parallel feature OGX/OG-Plus
Warranty

• 2 years standard warranty

• Repair options available
• If there a unit has a fault, contact SegenSolar technical.

Returns may be repaired or replaced

Comparison to other products

• Very good value, pure sine-wave output, including

built in charger and MPPT.
• Economical entry point into solar vs other systems
• Repairable by SegenSolar
Questions?
Pylontech Batteries
Pylontech Datasheet
Pylontech Range
Pylontech connections
Pylontech connections

• Max 120A
• One pack per 5 US2000
• One pack per 4 US3000
• One pack per 4 US2500
Pylontech Mounting

• Brackets
• Cabinets
• 2 Slot
• 3 Slot
• 4 Slot
• 5 Slot
Cabinet features

• Lockable cabinets for security and safety

• Professional and neat installation
• Stackable up to 3
Pylontech Wiring

• 8 Batteries in a stack max

• Link cables (included) connect battery coms
• Battery links (included)
• Batteries must be earthed
Why choose Pylontech

• 10 year warranty
• 6000 cycles
• 80% DOD
• Easy to install
• BMS communication
Comparison to other products

• Modular: Easy to install other battery brands can be very bulky

• Expandable: Batteries can be added later rather than having a large battery
which is not expandable
• BMS communication for optimal performance
Why choose Pylontech
Pylontech Application

• US3000 suitable for larger installations

• US2000 more affordable for smaller systems and upgrades
• UP2500 for smaller 24V systems
Pylontech Warranty
Pylontech Warranty Claim

• Contact Segen technical support

• Battery is collected and tested
• Claim submitted to Pylontech
• Battery is repaired or new unit supplied
Protection box DC

• Wide range of DC protection boxes

• SPD type I or I/II
Protection box AC

• AC protection box
• SPD type II
Kodak Panels

• 335W Poly 17%

• 320 Mono Percium 19.2%
Mono Percium
PERC
Passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) solar
cells consist of the addition of an extra layer to
the rear-side of a solar cell. This dielectric passive
layer acts to reflect unabsorbed light back to the
solar cell for a second absorption attempt
increasing the solar cell efficiency.

Wikipedia
Panel Warranty

• 12 year product warranty and 25 year performance warranty

Packages
Segen Assured

• Check firmware
• Check functionality
• Check accessories
• Pre-program settings
• Select packages only

This service adds 24 hours to shipping date

SegenSolar Support
• Pre-sales, assist with system advice and product training
• After-sales, assist with telephonic technical support

Segen technical team:

Malcolm (Technical Manager)
Belinda (Returns Manager)
Jean (Technical Advisor)
Surge (Lab Technician)
Kyle (Technical Advisor)
Mthabisi (Technical Advisor)
Glen (Technical Advisor)
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