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KODAK 5kW Solar Off-Grid Inverter King with UPS 48V
Rated Power | 5000VA / 5000W |
Maximum PV Array Power | 4000W |
MPPT Range @ Operating Voltage | 60VDC~115VDC |
Maximum PV Array Open Circuit Voltage | 145VDC |
Maximum Solar Charge Current | 80A |
Maximum AC Charge Current | 60A |
Maximum Charge Current | 80A |
IMPORTANT
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 Power | 5000VA / 5000W |
Maximum PV Array Power | 4000W |
MPPT Range @ Operating Voltage | 60VDC~115VDC |
Maximum PV Array Open Circuit Voltage | 145VDC |
Maximum Solar Charge Current | 80A |
Maximum AC Charge Current | 60A |
Maximum Charge Current | 80A |
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
Questions
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
Hi Jimmy, yes that is 100% correct.
How many 420w Canadian panels can I Connect to this inverter?
Hi Thys, you can have 10 of these panels connected safely. 5 parallel strings of 2 in series.
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?
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.
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?
Hi Johan, yes it can, no problem.
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?
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.
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.
Hi Werner, yes you can use these batteries with this inverter, and add more to increase storage capacity.
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.
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
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?
Hi Andries, yes, you can set the power source priority on the unit to behave in this way.
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
Hi Johannes, that is correct, yes.
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?
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.
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.
Hi Atheba, yes it does.
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
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.
Do you need a separate parallel card to parallel two units?
Hi Niel. No, these units come with built-in parallel cards.
is the parallel kit included in the king ?
Hi Keith, it is, yes.
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
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.