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Glossary
1-phase sensor   Sensor that is clamped around the phase conductor which 
measures the direction and magnitude of the current into the 
grid.
3-phase sensor   This sensor senses the current ow on all three phases of the 
grid connection at the same time.
3-stage charging   Charging method in which a battery is charged in three 
stages, each with different characteristics.
Autonomy time   An indication of how long power can be provided to the 
connected load in the event of a grid outage. This is 
dependent on the load, the solar output and the capacity of 
the connected batteries.
External relay   An electromechanical switch used to control load 
management or activate backup power.
120° phase shift   Phase shift between L1-L2, L1-L3, L2-L3 to implement a 
3-phase AC network.
+BAT/-BAT   Connection for voltage measurement.
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)   In a ‘normal’ AGM battery, the plates are placed next to each 
other. Otherwise, they are similar to a spiral cell battery: 
the electricity is stored in glass bres. These batteries can 
actually be deployed anywhere. The advantage lies in the 
fact that it is possible to replace any of the batteries. You 
can draw large currents without damaging the battery. The 
specied service life is 5 to 10 years.
AC Local Out   The PowerRouter has a unique function that provides an 
uninterrupted power supply in applications with a grid 
connection. The PowerRouter can provide a steady voltage of 
230 VAC/50 Hz even if the public grid fails. The PowerRouter 
switches from grid electricity to solar energy and battery 
current within milliseconds, with no interruption to the power 
supply. If the grid fails, the PowerRouter is automatically 
disconnected from the grid and will reconnect once the 
grid is stable again. This protects the connected loads from 
power disruptions.