BackupBox - off-grid mode issue (question) [Solved]

[0k00l]

Hi, don't know where to look for my problem. So i try to ask you guys.
In short:
I have SUN2000-6KTL-M1 with DTS666-H 250A smart power sensor and backupbox B1 (three-phase) without any energy storage. Backupbox is connected to 2 energy sockets that works when i'm in on-grid mode but when i try to force off-grid (via main circuit breaker or in fussionsolar app) i get alarm: On-Grid/Off-Grid Controller Error and inverter doesn't switch to off-grid (sockets has no power). Backupbox is connected exactly as they(huawei) mention in manual.
How can i make those sockets works in off-grid?
Don't know what is going on - tried everything without luck.
Any help will be appreciated! ;)

[Roving-Ronin]

To get off grid mode to work with a BackupBox..... Solution:

Buy a LUNA ESS Battery and attach it to the M1 inverter !

[0k00l]

Got it - so i should install energy storage. Is there any cheaper alternatives for LUNA that will work in my case(compatible with SUN2000-6KTL-M1)?

My plan was like this (without storage): if grid fails i would have access to some energy from plug (i have UPS already, 2.5 kWh and i thought that i could plug it into those sockets from backupbox - it will charge during day and works as buffer for some time)

[Roving-Ronin]

LUNA is 'THE' battery for Huawei inverters. Prior to Huawei LUNA they did support LG batteries, but that option was superceded with the LUNA ESS launch (and LG has MANY issues and even recently had another recall, and fires).

If you have a 2500W UPS it will NOT support plugging it into the backup box. If your running some PCs or GPO connected devices, you could use the UPS as normal and plug them into the UPS and have them run for a while when the grid is down.
If you want the inverter + backupbox to work, then buy a LUNA ESS battery and you can protect ONE circuit (at max. 3.3kW).

[0k00l]

Thank You very much for help.

You mention that off-grid is possible without LUNA - could you share a way to do this? I don't know if i will gather required money for LUNA, so it would be my Plan B ;)

[Roving-Ronin]

@0k00l

No Huawei LUNA ESS + BackupBox = No Off-Grid during an outage. If you want a backup capability during an outage, then the only other alternative is to hire a qualified electrician to design a solution, that includes a manual circuit breaker to disconnect the main feed from the power grid and allow installation of a generator (preferably 3 phase, given your house is 3p).

[0k00l]

Ok - so there is no hope then LUNA :).

Thank you very very much for patience and helpful explanations.