Arvey A1 Guida

Portable Generator for Renewable Energy Sources

Tragbarer Generator für erneuerbare Energiequellen

Arvey A1 Type/Modell: A1-1K23024-LFP20

User Manual and Warranty Statement

Bedienungsanleitung und Garantieerklärung

English

Deutsch

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer: AXSOL GmbH

Gewerbestrasse 9

D-99759 Obergebra

Product: ARVEY A1, LFP20

Type number: A1-1K23024-LFP20-HA

Intended purpose: Portable Solar Generator

Directive: EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU

The product complies with the essential requirements and provisions of following

standards and methods:

EMC requirements: EN 62040-2:2006

EN 61000-3-2:2014

EN 61000-3-3:2013

LVD requirements: EN 62040-1:2008+A1:2013

This declaration is submitted by:

Würzburg, 8th of June 2017

Jürgen Zinecker

General Manager, AXSOL GmbH

This device is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant

provisions of EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU, RoHS 2011/65/EU.

Table of Contents 3

Legal disclaimer 4

Information to the user 4

General Hazard-, Safety- and Warning notications 5

Introduction 6

This is your solar power generator 7

Front Elements 7

Backside Elements 7

Topside Elements 7

Getting started 8

Understanding ARVEY 9

Display and Indicators 10

Using the device 11

The Battery 12

Battery specications 12

FAQ and Troubleshooting 14

Warranty and Service 15

A. Warranty Policy 15

B. Limited Warranty Condition (Period) 15

C. Extent of the Limited Warranty 15

D. Warranty Limitations and Limitations of Liability 16

E. Law and Jurisdiction 16

Imprint 16

Technical data 17

General Data 17

Performance Data 17

Safety Data 17

Battery Data 17

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

AXSOL GMBH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE PRODUCTS, INFORMATION AND

SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.

Products and specications discussed herein are for reference purposes only. All

information discussed herein may change without notice and is provided on an “AS

IS” basis, without warranties of any kind.

This document and all information discussed herein remain the sole and exclusive

property of AXSOL GmbH. No license of any patent, copyright, mask work, trademark

or any other intellectual property right is granted by one party to the other party

under this document, by implication, estoppels or otherwise.

AXSOL products are not intended for use in life support, critical care, medical, safety

equipment, or similar applications where product failure could result in loss of life or

personal or physical harm, or any military or defense application, or any governmen-

tal procurement to which special terms or provisions may apply, unless specically

authorized by AXSOL. Use in these cases can be permitted based on additional

agreements and terms of use.

For updates or additional information about AXSOL products, contact your nearest

AXSOL ofce or certied partner. All brand names, trademarks and registered trade-

marks belong to their respective owners.

Thank you for buying this AXSOL product. Please read through these operating

instructions carefully, so you will know how to operate your device properly. After you

have nished reading the instructions, please store them away in a safe place for

future reference.

User information concerning the collection and disposal of used devices

and batteries

These icons on products, packaging and/or accompanying

documents indicate that used electric and electronical products

and batteries may not be disposed of in household waste.

The consumer is legally obliged to return batteries after use to

the municipal collection or to their battery retailer. To indicate

this, batteries carry the according label. Instead, it is your

responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it

over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste

electrical and electronic equipment.

The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment

at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources

and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human

health and the environment.

For more information about where you can drop off your waste

equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofce,

your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you

purchased the product.

These icons are only valid in the European Union

For countries outside the European Union:

If you would like to dispose of these items, please contact your

local administration or resellers and ask for the correct way of

disposal.

Lithium BATTERY

36V / ??Ah / ??? Wh

Lithium BATTERY

36V / ??Ah / ??? Wh

Lithium BATTERY

36V / ??Ah / ??? Wh

(Icon for devices)

(Icon examples

for batteries)

INFORMATION TO THE USER

Changes or modications to the device without appropriate authorization may

invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment. Additionally please take care

to only use accessories approved by AXSOL to prevent bodily harm or damage to

the device.

The device is intended to be used as a temporary power supply for electrical devices.

This device is covered by 2 years of warranty, with the exception of the battery be-

ing covered by 6 months of warranty. In case you encounter any defects with your

ARVEY, please make sure you have your warranty card as well as your purchase

receipt. It is advisable to store both documents carefully. In case you hand the

ARVEY over to a third party, please make sure to also hand over the user’s manual.

Electricity

This device is providing electrical energy. Therefore all the neccessary

safety measures for electrical current outlets apply.

Never insert any cunductive objects into the device except for the designated

plugs. Only connect devices with plugs that t into the according outlets of the

device and have the correct Voltage, maximum Wattage and polarity.

It is not permitted to open, disassemble, modify or repair device, except for

certied service partners or personnel trained to do so by AXSOL.

Do not use device during a thunderstorm. In case you face the situation where a

fully connected and charged device is exposed to a thunderstorm, do not touch it

without insulation to avoid electrocution.

Fire and Heat

Do not expose the device to open re or extreme heat

(e.g. near a campre).

Do not operate device in locations where the temperature can rise drastically

(e.g. in blazing sun, in a closed vehicle…). This can lead to damage to the casing

and to inner electronics parts which can in turn pose as a re hazard.

Do not wrap or cover the device in or put device on fabrics. This could lead to heat

accumulations which can in turn pose as a re hazard.

Batteries

This device uses Lithium based batteries. Inappropriate use can result in

re, explosion, leaking of dangerous substances and other safety hazards.

There is a risk of explosion if you connect the batteries incorrectly or if the wrong

type of batteries is used. Because of this, only use original AXSOL batteries.

Improper battery connection may result in ying sparks and create a re hazard.

Improper battery connection may result in the destruction of the device device.

Attention! Batteries may never be intentionally short-circuited, depth discharged,

distorted or disassembled. Doing so can result in explosion and combustion.

GENERAL HAZARD-, SAFETY- AND WARNING NOTIFICATIONS

Packaging

Remove the protective foil from the device before use.

Keep plastic foils and bags away from babies and small children to avoid

the danger of suffocation.

Please dispose of all packaging material in compliance with your local regulations.

Children and Intoxication

Only operate and install the device out of reach of children or minors.

Children below the legal age and people whose ability to operate electrical

devices are inhibited, are not allowed to use this device.

Do not operate this device under the inuence of alcohol or other

substances that affect your abilities to operate machines. The device can only be

used by people who are mentally and physically able to operate it safely.

Liquids

This device is not water-proof. To avoid the risk of re and electrocution,

to not bring containers with liquid (e.g. owerpots and beverages) near

the device and protect it from water, moisture and rain. Only operate the

device in dry surroundings.

Accessories

Always use the original grid charger. Non-compliance bares the danger of

re or electrocution.

Third-party accessories that are not compliant with the appropriate specications

for this device can cause damage to the device and harm to people.

Improper use

In case of improper use of device and its accessories there is danger to

the life of you and others. The device itself can also be severely damaged

or even destroyed if used improperly. Please read and strictly adhere to all

safety instructions.

GENERAL HAZARD-, SAFETY- AND WARNING NOTIFICATIONS

Battery storage and transportation

Never store batteries at temperatures below 10° Celsius (50° F) or above

40° Celsius (104° F), because it can affect the battery’s performance.

Always store batteries out of reach of children.

Never use, store or transport a battery in a conned space (bags, case or box)

together with metal items that could come on contact with and short-cirquit the

battery.

Lithium based batteries with more than 100Wh of capacity need to comply to

special regulations and packaging requirements when shipped or transported by

air. When in doubt, please contact your airline or our support center.

Injury and material damage

Place your device and its components only on stable, at surfaces or

attach them properly. Otherwise the device can fall or tip and suffer

damage or cause injury.

Place the required cables properly to avoid short circuit or a tripping hazard.

Improperly placed cables can cause damage to the device or lead to injuries.

Never push or pull cables! This can damage the connective integrity and cause

damages to the device. This includes cables in and around the device, as well as

cables connected to device. Instead, always grip the according plug components!

In case you are charging the battery via grid charger, the grid outlet has to

remain accessible at all times, so the charger can be disconnected from the grid

immediately if needed.

Please ensure sufcient ventilation for the grid charger to avoid overheating.

Damage to the device (electronics, the casing, the display, batteries, PV-panels)

that is the result of outside inuences like concussions, falls, improper use or

others are not covered by our warranty and will cause costs in repair.

INTRODUCTION:

This device generates electricity from sunlight, stores this energy in high-

performance batteries and provides it as 5V and 12V DC as well as 230V/115V

AC. It allows you to operate many common electric devices without access to

the public power grid.

Your device comes with our smart harvest technology. It makes use of almost

every single sun ray on the solar panels to charge the battery. It is for example

able to run refrigerators, TVs, lighting, computers, Hi-Fi, desk fans, air condi-

tioning, power tools, water pumps and many more appliances. You can operate

devices with an energy demand up to 1000 Watt combined, with a short peak

demand of up to 2000 Watt.

When the energy within the battery is being consumed, the sun rells it through

solar panels – without the need for gasoline, diesel or natural gas.

• Without noise, emissions or smell

• Without additional costs for fuel or electricity

The device can be adjusted towards your energy needs. You are able to in-

crease the number of solar panels (max. 800Wp/40A) and the battery capacity

(max. 80Ah LFP, equal to 4 batteries, 20Ah each) optionally as needed to

extend the amount of stored energy and decrease recharging time.

The device can be set up and used very easily. Possible user mistakes by

accident are largely covered. It comes with the following security mechanisms:

• Overcharge protection to secure the battery

• Discharge control to increase the battery life span

• Depth discharge alarm

• Overload alarm

• Protection against overheating and automatic shutdown in case of

overload or impending overheat

• Short-circuit protection up to 40A (not battery!)

This is your solar power generator

The ARVEY A1-1K23024-LFP20

FRONT ELEMENTS

1) 230V AC Outlet

2) AC Inverter On/Off Switch

3) USB Outlet 5V

4) Status indicator LEDs

(red, orange, green)

5) 12V DC Outlet 5.5mm Plug

6) 12V DC Outlet Car-Charger Plug

7) DC Button Fuse

Steel handle

Electronics Unit

Battery Storage Unit

Designed to protect the device and

help you carry it easily.

This segment contains all inverter

and performance electronics as well

as your charge controller.

The battery storage is sealed and

protected in this device segment.

FEG

BACKSIDE ELEMENTS

A) Negative Renewable Input Port

B) Positive Renewable Input Port

C) Negative Electronics Battery

Connector Terminal (black)

D) Positive Electronics Battery

Connector Terminal (red)

E) Negative Battery Connector

Terminal (black)

F) Positive Battery Connector

Terminal (red)

G) Grid Charger Input Port

H) Battery Breaker Plug

bTOPSIDE ELEMENTS

a) LED Display

b) DC Outlets On/Off Switch Button DC

Front View

Top View

Front View Back View

The Charger LED (J) indicates RED

when charging and GREEN when

charging is complete.

Do not operate the device while the grid

charger is connected.

Renewable Energy Sources

To power the device through the Solar

Panel Input Ports (A, B) connect the

energy source of your choice to the

device:

1. Connect the negative (-) MC4

compatible source output plug to

the negative (-) Solar Panel Input

Port (A).

2. Connect the positive (+) MC4

compatible source output plug to

the positive (+) Solar Panel Input

Port (B).

The integrated charge controller

automatically prevents the system from

overcharging.

Using Renewable Energy

As long as the power drawn from the

device through the power outlets is

lower than the amount of renewable en-

ergy supplied to the device, the battery

is getting charged.

If the amount of power drawn from the

device through the power outlets is

higher than the amount of renewable

energy supplied to the device, the re-

quired decit is drawn from the battery.

Disconnecting Renewable Energy

Sources

Make sure that both the DC and the

AC switch of the device are turned Off

before attempting to disconnect the

energy sources and never disconnect

them under load.

To disconnect MC4 compatible plugs,

use the included MC4 compatible instal-

lation wrench to unhinge the connection

pins and gently pull the connection

apart.

Getting started

Basic handling instructions

Checking the included components

Your package should include the

following components:

ÂSolar Power Generator Device

(IEC Outlet Type F)

ÂLithium Battery Grid-Charger

(IEC Plug Type C, 3-Pin Plug)

ÂMC4-compatible Installation

Wrench

ÂThis Manual

Please make sure the contents of the

package are complete and check for

visible damage.

Take all parts from the packaging and

remove all packaging material from the

device. Please dispose of all packaging

material in compliance with your local

regulations.

You can charge the battery with the

Grid Charger even when the Battery

Breaker Plug is disconnected.

Setting up your device

When you rst receive your device, the

Battery Breaker Plug is disconnected

to prevent the device from self-dis-

charging.

Before setup, place the device on a at

surface to prevent tipping. Make sure

the surface area is able to carry the

weight of your device.

Connecting the Battery Breaker Plug

To prepare the device for use, please

connect the Battery Breaker Plug parts.

Before using your device for the rst

time, make sure to rst charge the

battery to full.

Charging the battery

Grid Charging

Connect the included Grid-Charger to

the 3-Pin Grid Charger Input Port (G),

then connect the Grid-Charger to the

electrical power grid.

Grid Charger

Consumption

Renewable In

Surplus

Decit

MC4-Wrench

Post-Use and Storage

When not using your device for an

extended amount of time, please

turn the device off using the DC and

AC switches (b) and (2) and disconnect

the Battery Breaker Plug to extend the

battery life time.

Disconnecting the Battery Breaker Plug

To disconnect the Battery Breaker Plug,

rmly grip the plastic plug compart-

ments and gently pull the plug apart.

Never directly pull or grab the cables

themselves. This can lead to damage

to the cable insulation or the electri-

cal connection and pose as a safety

hazard.

Renewable Charging

Specications:

Maximum Input Voltage: 48V Voc

PV Module Voltage Max: 40V

Recommended Input Voltage: 30V

Minimum Input Voltage: 27V

Maximum Input Power: 800W

ATTENTION!

Always make sure your device is

fully recharged before storing it

away for an extended period of

time. Batteries discharge over

time and can suffer damage if

overly discharged.

To prevent battery decay, recharge

the device completely at least

every 4-6 months.

UNDERSTANDING ARVEY

ARVEY is a great tool to provide you with high portable electric power. Let us

help you understand some basic principles so you can get the most out of your

ARVEY device.

Volt, Ampere and Watt

When using mobile energy systems, the three main units you will have to deal

with are the voltage (V), current (A) and power (W). Those are roughly the main

values that dene your electrical setup. They are dened by a lot of formulas

but more easily explained when comparing electricity to a water pipe. Volt is

your water pressure, the speed of ow. Ampere is the thickness of the pipe.

Together, both tell you how much water arrives at the end of the pipe at what

rate - your water “power”, Watt.

Example: Imagine an old water mill without water that requires a certain force

to spin the wheel. You can now a) shoot it with a high pressure re hose until

it spins, or b) place it in a wide, slow owing river. Both exert the same force

needed to spin the wheel, but the re hose is high pressure (voltage) and low

thickness (current), while the river is owing slowly but is very wide and deep.

Back to electricity, the electrical device we want to run would be the equivalent

to the water mill with a certain power required to run it.

The one most important formula:

W = V * A

Examples: How does that information help me?

When handling renewable energy sources (e.g. solar panels), those come with

varying voltages. Your device requires those to have a very specic voltage

range, or they will not work properly.

Some appliances state their required current (A) instead of the power (W)

requirements. Taking the voltage of the outlet into the calculation (5V, 12V

or 230V) you can now easily calculate the power requirements to see if your

device can operate the appliance.

ÂCharging status

Charging Not charging

As soon as a renewable charging

source is properly connected, the Con-

nection Status Indicator switches from

Off to On.

When the energy source provides

enough energy to charge the device,

the Charing Status Indicator arrow will

ll up.

3) DC Output On/Off Indicator

The right side indicator arrow shows, if

the DC outlets (USB, 12V) are

operational.

DC On DC Off

Top Display

The device has the following display

elements and buttons on its topside.

1) Battery Voltage Level

The device indicates the charge level

of connected batteries in Volt and a

5-bar scale. As default, its settings

are adjusted to the appropriate device

batteries.

ÂVoltage indicator

ÂBar indicator

ÂPicture indicator

The voltage indicator is the most pre-

cise way to gain information about the

charge level of your device. For more

information, please see the section “the

battery”.

2) Renewable Input Status Indicator

The PV status indicator shows if your

renewable energy source is connected

properly and if it is providing energy to

the system.

ÂConnection Status

Display and Indicators

Understanding the device signals

Status indicator LEDs (4)

The status indicator LEDs provide

information about the AC inverter.

1) RED: AC error status indicator

This LED indicates an inverter Error

caused by too much load. Turn the AC

inverter off and disconnect all con-

nected electrical AC devices and make

sure the power requirements do not

exceed 1000 Watt in total.

To reset the device, turn the AC inverter

switch (2) off and on again.

2) ORANGE: Overheating indicator

This LED indicates an overheating of

the inverter over 60°C/140°F. Turn the

AC inverter off and disconnect all con-

nected electrical AC devices. Move the

device to a cool place and let the device

cool down.

Do not try to speed up the cooling

process by exposing the device to ice,

water or any other cooling aid.

1 2 3

3) GREEN: AC status OK indicator

This LED indicates a successful internal

system check and that the AC outlet is

ready to be used.

Audio warnings

Your device comes with an internal

speaker for audio warnings.

Long beep

This warning eccurs when the con-

nected electrical devices briey exceed

1000W in combined power. If the

overload persists for more than a few

seconds, the inverter will go into error

mode and shut off.

Periodic beeps

This warning is given when the battery

is near depletion. Turn the AC in-

verter off and disconnect all connected

electrical AC devices. Recharge the

battery.

Audio signal range:

The low voltage warning will start

at a battery voltage level of: 23,5V

The device will shut off at a

battery voltage level of : 22,5V

PV Off

To deactivate the Display, put

the device into storage mode by

disconnecting the Battery Breaker

Plug.

The DC outlets are activated auto-

matically when the battery voltage

reaches more than 25V and need

to be deactivated manually.

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