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The Kent M1 Hybrid Inverter is Kent’s single-phase hybrid platform: PV in, battery in, grid and backup out, plus a dedicated GEN port — in three models of 3, 5 and 6 kW.

Kent M1 single-phase system topology: PV, battery, grid, backup loads, GEN port — figure KNB-SVG-06

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The three models

Backup current is per-model. 30 A is true only for the 6 kW unit. Never promise “30 A backup” on a 3 or 5 kW site — size essential loads to the model’s own figure.

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Platform facts every installer must know

  • Single-phase, low-voltage battery. Battery window 40–60 V DC, Li-ion or lead-acid, BMS over CAN.
  • IP66, outdoor-capable — but siting rules still apply (shade, no drip sources, ventilation). Operating −20 °C to +60 °C, altitude ≤ 2000 m.
  • Non-isolated topology — PV conductors must never be earthed (frames are earthed; PV+ / PV− are not).
  • Two MPPTs, one string each, max 500 V open-circuit.
  • Dedicated GEN port on all three models: 6600 VA / 30 A single-phase input.
  • Fanless. Natural-convection cooling, < 35 dB, night self-consumption < 35 W, 19 kg.
  • Grid supply forms supported: TN-S, TN-C, TN-C-S, TT.

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Ports and connection points

Kent M1 ports and connection points — figure KNB-M1-CR-01

Bottom of the unit, left to right: DC Switch (PV disconnect) · PV input terminals · COM1 / COM2 · GRID · GEN · BACKUP. On the battery side: the battery power button switch, Battery −, Battery +, the WiFi (datalogger) port and the relief valve. Status is shown on the front LED and LCD.
The WiFi datalogger stick is fitted physically during installation and is activated with Kent Central Command — documentation to follow. Nothing in commissioning requires an app; the on-device LCD does everything.

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What this platform is not

The Kent M1 is not a three-phase machine and not interchangeable with the Kent G3: torque values, menu passwords, DIP positions and settings all differ. When a crew works on both platforms, print the Mixed-Fleet Cheat Card.

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