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Commissioning the Kent M1 happens entirely on the on-device LCD — no app, no laptop. Work through this page in order: pre-checks first, then the power-on sequence, then the configuration items, and finally the function tests. The pass/fail evidence lives in the M1 Commissioning Checklist — photograph every screen you configure.
For trained and authorised installers only. Advanced parameters are password-locked; the password is partner-gated and is never shared outside authorised crews.

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Pre-power checklist

Complete all five items before you close any breaker:
  • Siting correct — no direct sun on the unit, no flammables nearby, serviceable, adequate ventilation space.
  • PE wire, DC cables, AC cables, and comm cables all connected correctly with terminals firm.
  • Cables tied, routed without interference, insulation undamaged throughout.
  • Unused AC/DC and communication ports are blocked off.
  • AC voltage and frequency at the grid connection point meet grid-connection requirements.

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Power ON — the M1 sequence

AC first ON, battery first OFF. This sequence is specific to the Kent M1. Do not use a sequence from another platform or a general inverter habit.
1

Close the AC protection switch

Close the AC protection switch on the inverter’s AC output side.
2

Close the PV DC switch

Close the inverter’s PV DC disconnect switch.
3

Close the battery DC breaker

Close the battery-side DC breaker.
4

Turn on the battery switch

Turn on the battery switch.
5

Press the battery button switch

Press the battery power button switch on the inverter.
Power OFF is the exact reverse: step 5 → step 1, battery first. For any service power-off, follow the Isolation & Shutdown procedure and wait the labelled 5 minutes before opening any enclosure.

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First-run configuration — in this order

On first commissioning the LCD prompts you through these settings. Complete them in sequence:
1

Set inverter time

Set the RTC date and time. Choose 12 h or 24 h format as preferred.
2

Configure meter / CT

Set CT orientation to towards the grid. Set CT ratio exactly per the nameplate on the shipped CT. [KNB-VAL-08]
3

Select grid standard

Select the safety code for your jurisdiction, then press “Setting” to confirm. The button must show “OK” — if it does not, the selection has not taken effect. Set only per the Kent parameter sheet. [KNB-VAL-01]
4

Set operation mode

Select the mode for the site design: Self Use, Sell First, Back Up, or Custom. See Kent M1 Settings Reference.
5

Configure battery type and BMS protocol

For the Kent Lithium Battery, select the Pylon-family entry in the BMS-protocol list. Confirm live SOC reading on the LCD before closing the job. 📷 [KNB-VAL-05 — exact on-screen label under confirmation; pairing and crossover-cable rule are confirmed]
LCD navigation basics: ESC = back, Up/Down = page scroll, hold ENTER for 5 seconds = LCD reset. Screen timeout defaults to 2 minutes; brightness adjustable 10–100 %. Parameter changes require cancelling “Lock out all change” in Basic Setting first — this requires the partner-gated password.

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Function tests before sign-off

Run every test below before leaving site:

Battery both ways

Force a charge cycle and a discharge cycle. Confirm currents are within the platform limits and within the installed pack limits.

CT sanity check

Grid on, PV off → display must show import. Energise a heavy load and confirm the sign and magnitude respond correctly. 📷

Backup transition

Open the grid breaker with real essential loads running. Loads must ride through. Do not quote or promise a specific transition time in milliseconds. [KNB-VAL-03]

Zero-export witness

On export-limited sites: high PV, low load, watch the utility meter confirm no feed-in to the grid. [KNB-VAL-07] — settings on the Settings Reference page.
Derating awareness: direct sun on the unit, high ambient temperature, an output-percentage cap setting, over-frequency grid events, and high input voltage or current all derate output by design. Check these conditions before suspecting a hardware fault on a site that “isn’t producing enough.”

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Common mistakes

  • Powering battery-first because “that’s how all inverters work” — the Kent M1 is AC-first ON, battery-first OFF.
  • Skipping the “Setting → OK” confirmation on the grid code — the selection does not take effect without that confirmation.
  • Leaving site without a full parameter screenshot set archived against the unit serial number.

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When to escalate

Escalate to Kent New Energy service only — through your registered Kent partner channel or the Kent service desk details on your work order. Do not contact any third-party or component-manufacturer support line for a Kent-branded system: tickets outside the Kent channel are not tracked, not covered, and can void warranty handling.