SOLSMART 1250 /

SOLSMART 1450
 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTION
This user manual contains the most important information on operating the
system safely. Each person concerned with the installation, commissioning,
maintenance and operation of V-Guard Solar Hybrid UPS must have read and
understood the entire user manual.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Do not connect the Output of UPS to main line output as this may damage the
UPS. Only connect required Fan, Light point, TV Point and 1-2 extra 6A socket for
your heavy load (mixers, grinders, room cooler) with in the specified rating of
product.

WARNING : This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury or death.

CAUTION : This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to
properties only.
Be sure not to do.
Be sure to follow the instruction.

BASIC SAFETY MEASURES

This UPS is designed for indoor use only. It should be installed in well
ventilated areas. Never install the UPS in bedroom, kitchen, bathrooms,
slabs & in areas having high temperature / humidity. Do not expose the UPS
to rain, direct sunlight, dust, snow or spray.
To reduce the risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation
openings. Do not install the UPS in a zero clearance compartment, minimum
150mm clearance of ventilation area is recommended from all sides.
Always remember there is risk of electrical shock, although the unit may be
unplugged from utility power, hazardous voltage still may be present
through the battery.
Don’t load UPS more than the rated capacity even in mains bypass mode.
Excess load can cause MCB of UPS to trip frequently.
Don’t connect ELCB / RCCB in UPS input.
To avoid a risk of fire or electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in
good condition and as per Indian Electrical Standards.
This unit contains no user serviceable parts and should be returned to
V-Guard service center in the case of failure.
This V-Guard UPS must be installed only by a V-Guard qualified technician
with proper technical background on this product series.
Check all screws and connections are tight before connecting the system.
Switch off Input mains and inverter switch, before disconnecting the mains
lead.
Do not run heavy loads like AC, geyser, refrigerator etc..with computer loads
as it can cause reset of the computers.
Ensure there is no any chance for shorting battery terminals that may lead to
spark or fire.
 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and
watches when operating with batteries. Failure to do so may cause short
circuit and very high temperature, which can melt metal items and burn your
skin.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing you must wash it out with soap and
water immediately. If battery acid contacts your eyes, you must wash it out
with cold running water for at least 20 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
There is surge/lightening protection incorporated in this UPS. However it is
recommended to unplug UPS from power line during lightening and
thunders.
Recommended to keep this user manual safely, for self usage guide and
warranty purposes.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING BATTERIES
Ÿ Batteries should not be installed in wooden box / compartment to avoid fire
hazards.
Ÿ Lead Acid Batteries produces H2 gas during charging process & never install
any type of battery in a completely sealed container as it may be harmful.
to release the generated H2 batteries should be installed in well-ventilated
area/ Rack
Ÿ To eliminate any overheating of the battery box, keep all ventilation
openings free from obstruction and Keep the battery Compartment 20cm
away from the wall.
Ÿ Make sure the battery box is installed within the proper environment as
specified by Battery Manufacturer (0-40°C and 30-90% non-condensing
humidity).
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!!!
You are now the proud owner of V-Guard SolSmart Series of Solar Hybrid UPS
which is an Innovation marvel of the UPS Industry. It has got some extremely
useful & stunning features which are 1st of its kind in the industry as on date & it
makes your UPS system interact with you on your mobile phone. You can configure
& control your system as well monitor it on your mobile through V-Guard Smart
App.
Installation and operation according to this manual assures maximum endurance
of the Solar Hybrid UPS. The V-Guard Solar Hybrid UPS is designed to prevent
blackouts and brownouts from reaching your computer load. This product is
incorporated with the latest powerful SMPS charger based on DSC Pulse Width
Modulation Technology.
SALIENT FEATURES
• Monitoring and control of Solar Hybrid UPS via Wi-Fi & Bluetooth.
• Solar parameters display like Today’s saving, Yesterday’s saving and
Total saving.
• Facility to increase your fan speed by using mobile phone App.
• Additional equipment mode for critical equipment.
• Facility to monitor load usage & live product parameters using App.
• Facility to monitor Wi-Fi signal strength in App.
• Facility to monitor solar power availability v/s connecting load using solar
utilization dial in App.
• Facility to increase battery backup time by using mobile phone App*.
• Facility to save power by configuring Holiday mode using App while going
outstation.
• Digital Signal Controller based design for pure sine wave output.
• Equipped with inbuilt high efficiency solar charge controller with solar
panel compatibility as per specification.
• Selectable charging mode for different battery types (Flat, Tubular &
Local batteries) and capacities (80 to 230Ah).
• Battery Gravity Builder with overcharge and deep discharge protections.
• Intelligent load and temperature based cooling fan operation.
• User configurable Solar settings.
• User configurable UPS settings.
V-GUARD SMART APP
Download V-Guard Smart App from Play Store or App Store. You can also
use this App for paper less warranty and complaint registration. For more
details about App go to User Assistance menu of My Product in the App.

Scan QR Code for

download V-GUARD
Smart App

SMART APP FEATURES

• CONTROL DUPS FROM YOUR PHONE - The V-GUARD Synergy Smart DUPS
easily syncs with your smart phone through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Once your
product is registered on the V-Guard Smart app, you can control the DUPS
system through your mobile from anywhere.

STATUS PAGE :
1800
SOLSMART

Ÿ Shows overall status of the product related battery,

solar, mains load performance etc.. of your DUPS
on the V-Guard Smart app.
Ÿ With the help of ON /OFF switch DUPS power ON /
OFF can be controlled.
Ÿ Solar utilization dial indicates poor / fair / good /
excellent / excess load than available solar power,
regions from left to right.
Ÿ Wi-Fi range indication shows signal strength of Wi-
Fi router to DUPS.
Ÿ Monitor important live product parameters by
clicking the product image.
 SOLAR INFORMATION

SOLAR PAGE :
Ÿ Can give information about product installation
location.
Ÿ Real time solar generation can be checked.
Ÿ User can monitor solar savings details of Today,
Yesterday and Total based on solar utilization. User
can also calculates savings based on tariffs input
given in app.
Ÿ User can monitor 5 days weather forecast and plan
accordingly for power usage.

SMART SETTINGS PAGE :

SOLSMART
1800 Ÿ Forced power cut helps to get better output
performance when Mains voltage is low.
Ÿ Fast charging to Save time - Use Turbo Charge option
for faster charging of the batteries during emergency
situations.
Ÿ Appliance mode enables user to run high capacity
loads during mains failure for a defined duration.
Ÿ Reserve power helps to provide extra backup, even
after battery gets low.
Ÿ Save Energy Using Holiday Mode - When product is not
in use for long duration. Switch to holiday mode. It will
ensure saving of power and will also maintain your
batteries in healthy conditions.
Ÿ User can customize output voltage or backup time as
per their needs with the help of slider given.

SOLSMART
1800 ç ALARM SETTINGS PAGE :
SOLSMART
1800
User can set advance
battery low alarm, mains
change over buzzer and
overload level as per their
requirement.

è USAGE TRENDS :
Ÿ Provides graphical
representation of running
load on the DUPS.
Ÿ Provides power failure
history for last 7 days.
 SWITCH SETTINGS :
SOLSMART
1800
Ÿ Mode selected option allows user to set the DUPS to
UPS / Normal / Equipment mode**. UPS mode is
useful for critical IT loads. Equipment mode is
useful for home appliances having SMPS.

Ÿ Information about current position of charging

mode selected through HC & NC selection switch
available on product.
Ÿ Type of battery connected with DUPS. Wrong
battery selection can give false status or readings.
User needs to select correct battery type within 30
mins of installation, after that battery type selection

option will be locked. Unlock button is provided and will remain active for next
30 mins after unlocking.

Ÿ Power Saver mode is available only in solar DUPS. In Max mode, it

will auto force cut DUPS input mains based on solar and battery
health. Select Max mode if you are using almost system rated solar
capacity & your mains availability is also good.

Ÿ Day time load usage mode is useful for working family where
nobody is available at home during day time. If you have selected
“No” and selected Power saver at Max mode, It will cut DUPS mains
in night to discharge battery to certain level for next day charging
through solar.
Amazon Alexa and Google Home connectivity helps you to control your
device using voice from anywhere as per convenience.
* All the readings and time shown in the App are calculated on STC and can be
affected by various operating conditions present at site. Value shown in App
should be taken as reference only, actual results may have variations as compared
to readings shown in the App.

**Feature available based on DUPS Model.

CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE
In order to configure your mobile with SolSmart DUPS, press and hold the DUPS
ON/OFF switch continuously for 10 seconds (Approx) until 3rd beep sound occurs.
ON/OFF switch LED starts to blink. Now Press RECONFIGURE DUPS icon on APP
with in 15 minutes and configure DUPS as per the instructions given in the APP

Ensure the availability of proper Wi-Fi range at the selected installation

location. If signal is weak, please use a Wi-Fi booster.
 INSIDE THE BOX
1. Product : SolSmart 1250 - 1 No / SolSmart 1450 - 1 No
2. User Manual & Warranty card - 1 No.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model SOLSMART 1250 SOLSMART 1450
Capacity 800VA / 640W 1000VA / 800W
Recommended Input 220VAC, 50Hz, 1P
Input Voltage / Normal Mode : 90V - 290VAC + 10V, 40Hz - 57Hz
#
Frequency Equipment Mode : 140V - 260VAC + 10V, 46Hz - 54Hz
Working Range UPS Mode : 180V - 260VAC + 6V, 46Hz - 54Hz
220V + 5V, 50Hz, 1P (In Normal/Equipment Mode)
No Load output 230V + 5V, 50Hz, 1P (In UPS Mode)
240V + 5V, 50Hz, 1P (In High Performance Mode)
Nominal Output On Mains : Same as Input (within the working range)
Voltage / Frequency On Battery : 220VAC, 49.5Hz - 50.5Hz
Output waveform Pure Sinewave
Transfer time UPS mode < 10mSec
Recommended battery 12V, 80Ah to 230Ah, Lead Acid (1 No. Only)
8-10 hrs
Battery recharge time** (Depends on battery capacity & charging selection)
Operating Temperature 0 C to 45 C
Product Dimensions 275mm x 250mm x 120mm (L x B x H)
Fan, EESL LED Bulb, CFL, Tube Light, Desktop Computer,
DeskJet Printer, Playstation, Oxygen Concentrator - 5L.
LED TV (Upto 49"), Mixer LED TV (Upto 55"), Mixer
(Upto 600W), Room Cooler, (Upto 750W), Room Cooler ,
Application*** (Upto 250W), Inverter
(Upto 180W), Inverter
Refrigerator (Upto 260 L), Refrigerator (Upto 320 L),
Oxygen Concentrator - 5L. Sound bar / Speaker system,
0.75HP Monoblock Self Prime
Pump, Kitchen Chimney
(Upto 1200 m3/hr)
Solar Panel Charging 40A
Current
Solar Panel Capacity 25VOC, 800Wp (Max.)
# Equipment mode : Use this setting for running inverter technology based
Refrigerator /AC through the DUPS.
**Time for a fresh 150Ah tubular battery at high charging mode selection and
mains voltage within 150 - 280V range.
*** subjected to material and usage conditions.
Due to continuous research, specifications are subjected to change without prior
notice.
Note : Electrical and electronic devices up to specified capacity can be powered by
this Solar Hybrid UPS.
 UNDERSTANDING YOUR PRODUCT
I. UPS FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
A B C D E F G

SOLSMART 1450

Fig (1)
A. UPS MODE LED: UPS mode is set to run PC load. UPS mode LED glows when
the unit is in UPS mode, blinks if it is in Equipment mode and off if it is in
Normal mode. By default unit will be in Normal mode. In order to change the
mode from NORMAL to UPS or to Equipment mode, press the front panel
ON/OFF switch for 5 seconds continuously until second beep sound occurs
(Not applicable when water topping reminder indication active).
B. MAINS ON LED: Glows steady when the mains is available within the
normal limits (90-290V in NORMAL mode, 140-290V in EQP mode and 180-
260V in UPS mode) and blinks when mains out of range / mains force cut due
to solar and off when mains not available (If Mains voltage goes below the
specified voltage range, i.e. Low cut condition - 2 blinks, If Mains voltage
goes above the specified voltage range, i.e. High cut condition - 3 blinks).
C. CHARGE LED: This will blinks when batteries are charging and Glows steady
when batteries are charged. During day time it will be OFF if 100% battery
charging through solar ( For Tubular battery selection - 3 blinks, for Flat Plate
battery selection - 2 blinks & for Local battery selection - 1 blink).
D. BACKUP LED: This LED will glow steady when the UPS is in backup mode
due to mains failure or out of range or mains force cut stage when solar is
available and power saver mode is selected.
E. LOW BATT LED: Blinks during low battery warning and glows steady after
low battery shutdown with buzzer indication.
F. OVERLOAD LED: Blinks when the loading is above it’s specified capacity
and blinks with continuous buzzer after overload shutdown. Glows steady
after short circuit in output side. After 5 times of retrying overload protection
shutdown will happen. Again press ON/OFF switch to RESET/ turn ON the
product. It is advisable that connected loads in bypass should not be more
than the rated capacity of UPS.
G. SOLAR LED: Blinks when charging, glows after full charge and off when
solar is not available.
H. ON/OFF SWITCH: This switch can be used to make the unit ON/OFF and
this can be done by pressing the switch continuously for 1 second until a
beep sound occurs. BACKUP LED will be OFF when the unit is in OFF mode. If
theunit is in OFF mode, the load connected at the output will not work in the
event of mains failure, however charging will continue if mains is in normal
limit. The switch also works as a reset in an event of overload & low battery
shutdown. When the switch is in ON condition the switch glows and it will not
glow if the switch is OFF. This switch can be used for Normal, UPS and
Equipment mode selection. By default unit will be in normal mode. In order
to change the mode from Normal to UPS or from UPS to Equipment mode or
from Equipment to Normal mode press and hold the switch continuously for
5 seconds until second beep occurs. UPS mode LED glows when the unit is in
UPS mode, blinks when it is in Equipment mode and off if it is in normal
mode. Normal, UPS and Equipment mode can be selected by using APP also.
For this user has to go switch settings portion in the APP where user can
change the mode by touching the mode selected option.

LED Indications for some of the fault status of product is given below.

VISUAL LED INDICATIONS Audio

Indication
LED Colour Green Green Green White Red Red Orange
by buzzer
LED FOR UPS MODE MAINS ON CHARGE BACKUP LOW BATT OVERLOAD SOLAR
Short-circuit Glows
shutdown
Low battery Glows
shutdown
High battery
Blinks
shutdown
Mains RCB Buzzer
Blinks
Trip**** beep
Back feed
Glows Blinks Glows
Happened
Thermal
shutdown Blinks Blinks Blinks Blinks Blinks
Battery Blinks
terminal
Glows (5 sec
loose / open
interval)
(Mains mode)
Water topping remainder : Switch LED blinking.

****UPS operation when mains RCB Trip : MAINS ON LED blinks and BACKUP
LED glows and there will be 5 times buzzer at 5 minutes interval during 20 minutes
of operation after that system goes off.
II. UPS BACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
34 5 7

1
2
6
SOLAR (25 VOC)

9 8
Fig (2)
1. MAINS RCB: This is connected in line with the MAINS input to UPS. This will
trip to disconnect the mains to save the product in case of short circuit at load
side or excess overload in mains mode. It is recommended to connect rated
capacity load through UPS to avoid unnecessary RCB tripping.
2. OUTPUT SOCKET: This is provided for connecting the loads that will run
through the UPS while power is not available. It is recommended to use ISI
marked plug on this socket.
3. POWER SAVER MAX/NORMAL SWITCH : This system is equipped with
a selection switch (power saver) on back panel to utilize the available solar
power as per user requirement. On Max position system will cut the grid
power and connected load will run on available excess solar power. In
NORMAL position solar power will be used to charge the battery. Maximum
power saver position is recommended to installation having lesser power cut
or in winter. Normal power saver position is recommended to the installation
having longer power cuts. By keeping power saver switch in Max position
user can select Night mode using App. This mode allows user to discharge
the battery during night time there by utilize the unit saved through solar.
4. HC & NC SELECTION SWITCH: This can be used to select the charging
current of UPS. Keep the switch in HC when using 135-230Ah battery and in
NC when using 80-120Ah battery. It is recommended to keep the switch in
NC for local battery.
5. TUB/FP/LOCAL SELECTION SWITCH: This is battery selection mode. If
the battery used is tubular type, select TUB (Tubular) mode. If the battery
used is flat plate type, then select FP (Flat Plate)mode. If the battery used is
any Local make, select LOCAL mode for optimum performance. This setting
is very critical and needs to be done within 30 minutes of installation. After
that the setting cannot be done without disconnecting the battery. Wrong
 setting can deteriorate the UPS backup and can even cause damage to
battery.
6. MAINS LEAD: This is used to connect input mains supply to the UPS. Ensure
earthing drop between Input ‘Neutral’ and ‘Earth’ below 1V to avoid electric
shock due to earth leakage.
7. POSITIVE BATTERY WIRE: Connect the positive battery wire (red) of UPS
to positive terminal of battery.
8. NEGATIVE BATTERY LEAD: Connect the negative battery wire (Black) of UPS
to negative terminal of Battery.
9. SOLAR + & SOLAR - : This is provided for connecting solar panel to UPS. The
panel should be with in the recommended capacity. During installation, the
polarity of panel should be correct. Connect the +ve terminal (Red wire) of panel
to SOLAR + and -ve terminal (Black wire) of panel to SOLAR - of the UPS.

25 VOC,
800Wp Max

UPS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. After unpacking the system check for all the accessories inside the packing box.
2. Never try to install DUPS of your own, get the DUPS installed by a qualified
electrician or get it installed by authorized service provider of V-Guard.
3. Connect the battery +ve wire from DUPS on Battery +ve terminal and -ve wire
on Battery -ve terminal as shown in fig 4.
 Fig 4 Fig 5

4. Switch on the front switch and check the output voltage in output socket. After
checking switch OFF the DUPS.
5. Only selected branches on D.B should be connected to DUPS output as shown in
fig. 6, overloading on DUPS can cause damage to product.

Distribution
Neutral Strip
Distribution
Neutral Strip
Refrigerator

Refrigerator
Iron box

Iron box

Fig 6 Fig 7

6. After proper termination of load branches single Live wire to be connected on

UPS output socket L terminal with a 16A plug top. Refer diagram (fig 3) for L, N & E
connection of DUPS output.
7. Now connect the Mains lead of DUPS on a separate point which is not powered
by DUPS Output as shown in fig. 8.
Refrigerator
Refrigerator

Iron box
Iron box

Earth Strip
Distribution
Neutral Strip

N
L

Inverter Mains Cable

Fig 8

8. Switch on the mains of DUPS and check the working of load branches got
connected through DUPS. After checking, check the charging LED on display it
should blink as per mode and battery type selection. Get the mode & battery type
selected as per need and battery type installed.
9. After doing all the settings switch OFF the mains and switch ON DUPS and check
the connected load they should be powered up in battery mode.
10. After checking all the loads reconnect the mains to complete the installation.

SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. To connect solar panel make a parallel connections of panels up to the rated
capacity.
2. Connect Solar +ve wire on Solar +ve terminal and Solar -ve on Solar -ve
terminal on cabinet back panel.
3. Check the Solar LED it should blink if solar power is available.
Recommended wire sizes for solar panel installation as follows :
Panel Wire Size
100 - 150W 2.5 Sq.mm
200 - 300W 4 Sq.mm
325 - 640W 6 Sq.mm
640 - 800W 10 Sq.mm
5. Mount the PV modules with recommended angle facing towards south.
Following are the recommended tilt angle for mounting solar panels to get
maximum energy harvest throughout the year in India.
Locations Recommended angle (Degree)
Kerala, Tamilnadu & Puducherry 10
Andhra Pradesh, Goa & Karnataka 15
Maharashtra 18
Odisha 21
Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, 24
Gujarat, West Bengal & Bihar
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh & Delhi 27
Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab & 30
Himachal Pradesh
6. Recommended solar panel connections which will provide maximum efficiency
as follows.

SOLAR + SOLAR
25V VOC, 800Wp Option 1
25V VOC
160Wp } X 5 parallel
SOLAR +
25VOC, 880Wp
SOLAR
Option 2
25V VOC
110Wp } X 8 parallel
Fig 11

SOLAR + SOLAR
25VOC, 800Wp Option 3
25V VOC
200Wp } X 4 parallel
Fig 12
Note : It is recommended to keep minimum wiring length (not more than 30 feet)
between solar panel and UPS during installation.
Some possible load combinations for SolSmart 1250 / SolSmart 1450 is given below.
POSSIBLE LOAD COMBINATIONS FOR SOLSMART 1250 SOLSMART 1450

LOAD***** A B C D A B C D
TV (LED/LCD) 1 2 1 1 2 1
Tube Light 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fan 1 4 2 1 4 2
Room Cooler / Mixer Grinder 1 1
CFL/LED bulb upto 14W 3 8 4 2 3 8 4 2
Inverter Refrigerator 1 1
Water Pump 1

***** This load combination should be taken as reference only, actual load
capacity may vary with different brands.
****** Subjected to material and usage conditions.
 Symptoms Possible cause Solution
Check if Battery low indication is present,
check the mains supply availability and
Battery low mains on indication at UPS. If again
Backup mode problem persists please contact V-Guard
but no output. care for further support.
Battery loose Tighten the battery connections properly.
connection
Poor battery Change your battery.
condition.
Turn off the UPS and reduce the load
Overload. connected to the system and turn on the
UPS again.
Remove all loads from the system and turn
ON the UPS to check whether the output is
Short circuit present. If output present, checkout the
related wiring for any kind of problem or
faulty equipment connected. Remove the
short circuit and run the unit.
Reduce the load connected to the system;
Mains mode press the button of MAINS RCB at the back
Overload / panel of UPS. If again the same problem
but no charging
Short circuit persist disconnect the entire load from the
and output.
system and check any problem or faulty
equipment connected in the wiring.
Press the button of the MAINS RCB at the
back panel of UPS. Switch OFF/ON the
MAINS ON LED front button to bypass mains immediately.
blinking with MAINS RCB trip. If MAINS RCB is not resetted, UPS will
buzzer sound. beep every 5 minutes to alert you for reset
of MAINS RCB. After 20 minutes (4
attempts) the UPS will shutdown to save
battery power.

Check the level of electrolyte in the battery

Switch LED Battery water and pour required quantity of battery
blinking. level low grade water. Press ON/OFF switch once to
clear the indication.
No Solar Panel connection Check panel connection for any loose
charging not proper. contact.
If none of the above mentioned solutions effective, please use App or contact
V-GUARD care (refer back page) in order to register your complaint.
 WARRANTY

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QR Code

PRN-MN-032-00