What Is the iStore Backup Gateway?
The iStore backup gateway is a component that helps manage and control the flow of electricity between your solar inverter, solar batteries, and the grid. Its primary function is to direct stored energy from your solar battery to essential circuits like lighting, refrigeration, communication systems, and security devices during a power outage.
The key features and specifications of the iStore backup gateway include
- Grid isolation: Automatically disconnecting from the grid during a power outage to prevent backfeeding electricity, which can be dangerous to utility workers trying to repair the grid.
- Battery integration: Working seamlessly with solar batteries, allowing power to be drawn from stored energy.
- Automatic switching: Instantly switching between grid, solar, and battery power without manual intervention.
- Easy installation: The compact design makes setup with solar energy systems in various spaces straightforward.
- Durable construction: Built with high-quality materials to withstand harsh weather and environmental conditions.
Benefits of Using the iStore Backup Gateway
- Uninterrupted power supply: Keeps your most important appliances and systems running during power outages so your daily activities or business operations aren’t disrupted.
- Automatic operation: Instantly takes over when the grid goes down, so you don’t have to worry about manually switching anything.
- Enhanced energy efficiency and storage capacity: Efficiently manages the power flow between your solar system and the grid to maximise the use of stored solar energy, reduce reliance on grid power, and increase energy savings.
- Compatibility with iStore products: Seamlessly integrates with iStore's hybrid solar inverters and solar batteries for an optimal, reliable energy solution.
- Long-term energy security: By effectively storing and managing power, you can rest assured that your energy needs will be met even during extended outages.
How the iStore Backup Gateway Works
- Power monitoring: The backup gateway continuously monitors the status of grid power. When the grid is operational, it allows your solar energy system to function normally, sending excess energy to your battery or the grid.
- Grid disconnection: In the event of a power outage, the backup gateway immediately disconnects your solar system from the grid to prevent backfeeding electricity.
- Switching to battery power: Once disconnected from the grid, the gateway automatically directs power stored in your solar battery to the essential circuits you've designated.
- Energy flow management: The backup gateway manages the flow of electricity so power is drawn from the battery in an efficient and balanced way, extending the battery's life during the outage.
- Reconnection to the grid: When the grid power is restored, the gateway automatically switches your system back to grid power and resumes normal operation, including charging your solar battery if necessary.
Integrating the iStore Backup Gateway With Your Solar System
A professional installer will install the iStore backup gateway and connect it to your electrical panel, solar inverter, and solar battery. This involves wiring the backup gateway to essential circuits in your home or business. They’ll also configure the system to monitor the grid and manage the automatic switching between grid, solar, and battery power.
Professional installation ensures all components work together, the system meets local electrical codes, and everything is set up for steady performance during outages.
