KODAK Solar Off-Grid Inverter King with UPS

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    • KODAK Solar Off-Grid Inverter King with UPS

    KODAK 5kW Solar Off-Grid Inverter King with UPS 48V

    R9,310.00 including VAT
    Delivery 2 to 4 working days, may be longer to outlying areas.


    Rated Power5000VA / 5000W 
    Maximum PV Array Power4000W
    MPPT Range @ Operating Voltage60VDC~115VDC
    Maximum PV Array Open Circuit Voltage145VDC
    Maximum Solar Charge Current80A
    Maximum AC Charge Current60A
    Maximum Charge Current80A
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    The products we sell must be installed by a qualified electrician/technician and must adhere to local wiring regulations and standards. We are not liable for any damages or warranty rejections as a result of incorrectly installed products or systems.

    The KODAK Solar Off-Grid Inverter MKSIII  is equipped with an MPPT solar charge controller to maximize and regulate DC power from the solar array for charging the battery bank. Transformerless design provides reliable power conversion in compact size. The pure sine wave output enables easy start ups for motor-type loads such as refrigerators, motors, pumps, compressors and laser printers as well as electronic loads like TVs, Computers, power tool and battery chargers.

    KODAK Solar Off-Grid Inverter

     Rated Power5000VA / 5000W 
    Maximum PV Array Power4000W
    MPPT Range @ Operating Voltage60VDC~115VDC
    Maximum PV Array Open Circuit Voltage145VDC
    Maximum Solar Charge Current80A
    Maximum AC Charge Current60A
    Maximum Charge Current80A

    Main Features


    • Zero transfer time to protect mission-critical loads such as servers and ATM
    • Built-in Bluetooth for mobile monitoring
    • Detachable LCD control module with multiple communications
      (Android App is available)
    • Supports USB On-the-Go function
    • Reserved communication port for BMS
      (RS485, CAN-BUS or RS232)
    • Configurable AC/PV output usage timer and prioritization
    • Parallel operation up to 9 units

    Distributor Warranty Details

    Kodak Inverter Warranty (PDF)

    OG-PLUS5.48
    272 Items

    Specific References

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    Questions

    Question

    Hi What does this "MPPT Range @ Operating Voltage 60VDC~115VDC" mean ? Must the VDC of the pv array not exceed the maximum of the above ? thanks jimmy

    Answer

    Hi Jimmy, yes that is 100% correct.

    jimmy on 27/10/2022 15:27:00
    Question

    How many 420w Canadian panels can I Connect to this inverter?

    Answer

    Hi Thys, you can have 10 of these panels connected safely. 5 parallel strings of 2 in series.

    Thys on 11/10/2022 12:29:00
    Question

    What is the difference between these to KODAK Solar Off-Grid Inverter VMIII 5kW 48V and KODAK Solar Off-Grid Inverter King with UPS 5kW 48V?

    Answer

    Hi Handre

    The biggest difference is that the King has a switch over time from grid to battery, whereas the VMIII is between 10ms and 20ms.
    Another difference is that the King has a smaller voltage across the built-in MPPT, making panel installation a bit more complicated.

    Handre on 11/10/2022 12:05:00
    Question

    I saw that the 3KW can be run with lead acid batteries, can this one be run on LA batteries until I can purchase a Lion battery?

    Answer

    Hi Johan, yes it can, no problem.

    Johan on 21/09/2022 22:19:00
    Question

    Hi, I have a Kodak King 5kva inverter connected to 9 Canadian Solar 340W panels. My question is : all the panels are currently facing east, will the King inverter be able to handle 9 more of the same panels but I want them to face west or do I need a hybrid inverter?

    Answer

    Hi Etienne, since the King has only a single charge controller it will operate at the lowest common denominator, so you will get only the worst of the East and the worst of the West. You will need an inverter with 2 charge controllers if you want 2 connect 2 arrays facing in different directions.

    Etienne on 06/07/2022 14:01:00
    Question

    Hi, This inverter can be parralled from my understanding. Is it compatible with the Dyness 48v 4.8kw lithium ion battery? Can i add more off these batteries. Can I chain them to increase capacity.

    Answer

    Hi Werner, yes you can use these batteries with this inverter, and add more to increase storage capacity.

    Werner on 05/07/2022 10:40:00
    Question

    With one of these Kodak "Off grid" inverter systems installed, let's say a 5.5kw, without PV's, but batteries with the needed/required capacity being charged by grid only (just a UPS therefore), and of course the grid being on at this time, does that mean I cannot exceed 5.5kw usage ever unless I totally bypass the system? If so, is the only other solution to install a sufficient (read max ever expected/required usage) system, like a second 5.5kw (King) in parallel if I already started off with one? My expected average usage is about 4.5kw, but at times may rise just higher than 5.5kw when having guests.

    Answer

    Hi Fanie, yes, the output of such an inverter would be a max of 5.5kW. There is no additional pass through current to be had on any of these "Axpert" type inverters.

    Either add a second one or buy something like the Sunsynk 5kW, which has a 35A max pass through. 

    https://www.solar-shop.co.za/sunsynk-deye-hybrid-inverters/406-sunsynk-5kw-hybrid-inverter.html

    Fanie on 16/06/2022 10:33:00
    Question

    Hi Could you perhaps tell me: if I have solar panels as well as grid power to charge the battery, will this inverter be able to ‘see’ the available power sources? In simple terms: if, during the day, there is sufficient sunshine and power coming in from the panels, will the inverter ‘prioritise’ the incoming solar feed to charge the battery, in stead of using grid power to charge the battery?

    Answer

    Hi Andries, yes, you can set the power source priority on the unit to behave in this way.

    Andries on 22/04/2022 13:46:00
    Question

    Hi I would just like to make double sure i understand you correct. Does this inverter blend the supply from the grid and the pv to supply the load? Thanks Johannes

    Answer

    Hi Johannes, that is correct, yes.

    Johannes Barkhuizen on 12/04/2022 12:36:00
    Question

    I am correct to think that a maximum of 3 x Canadian Solar 380W (for example) in series would be within the open circuit voltage limits of this specific inverter? Using higher wattage panels it seems like 3 might push it past the limit for this one. And then also what would be the minimum amount of panels required to start a small installation?

    Answer

    Hi Heine. Actually, 2 in series is ideal for this inverter. There are environmental (weather) scenario's where the MPPT won't function with three in series. So you can start with 2 panels as minimum on this inverter.

    Heine on 12/03/2022 10:48:00
    Question

    Hi, Can this unit blend AC from grid with DC from PV to supply load? Or does it switch over to AC if load requirement cant be met by the PV? Thanks.

    Answer

    Hi Atheba, yes it does.

    aTHEBA on 17/01/2021 00:34:00
    Question

    Please advise if this inverter is fully compatible with PylonTech batteries? I currently have a Mecer, model number SOL-I-AX-5M (only number I could find on it) and it is not compatible in correctly monitoring the SOC even with the recommended setting for the batteries. If you can recommend any other inverter with better compatability, please advise. Thx

    Answer

    Hi Morne, yes the King is fully compatible with the Pylontech batteries. The VMIII is also compatible. Both have software comms between battery and inverter, so the inverter will be reading the sate of charge directly from the battery BMS.

    Morne Coetzee on 08/10/2020 09:54:00
    Question

    Do you need a separate parallel card to parallel two units?

    Answer

    Hi Niel. No, these units come with built-in parallel cards.

    Niel on 24/08/2020 09:29:00
    Question

    is the parallel kit included in the king ?

    Answer

    Hi Keith, it is, yes.

    Keith on 12/08/2020 13:15:00
    Question

    What is the difference between the KODAK King Hybrid Inverter 5kv 48V and the VM111 5kva hybrid ? Also do both allow 9 units in parallel ? Rgds, Steve

    Answer

    Hi Steve, in short:

    1. King has 0ms switch over time, VMIII has 20ms

    2. King can be paralleled, VMIII cannot

    3. King has narrow voltage range MPPT which means a more complicated solar panel installation, VMIII has wider MPPT voltage range allowing for simpler solar panel installation.

    steve on 17/07/2020 16:24:00

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