/**
* LF Inverter/UPS Firmware - Arduino Nano
* 50Hz Pure Sine Wave Inverter - 4 Pin Version
* Switching Frequency: 25.0 kHz
* Logic: Unipolar Switching (Pins 9, 10 PWM | Pins 7, 8 Steering)
* Auto-Start with integrated charging control
* Author: MNG proSystems South Africa
* Email: [email protected]
* Firmware: V1.2.i2 (Integrated Charger) - Non-Blocking
* Buzzer Logic: Buzzer OFF during normal inverter operation, only ON during faults
*/
#include <Wire.h>
#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h>
#include <math.h>
#include <avr/io.h>
#include <avr/interrupt.h>
#include <avr/pgmspace.h>
// ================= PINS CONFIGURATION =================
// SPWM High Side (Timer1 25kHz PWM)
#define PIN_HI_LEFT 9 // OC1A (PWM)
#define PIN_HI_RIGHT 10 // OC1B (PWM)
// Low Side (50Hz Steering)
#define PIN_LO_LEFT 7 // Steering
#define PIN_LO_RIGHT 8 // Steering
// Feedback & Sensors
#define PIN_BAT_V A2
#define PIN_AC_OUT A6
#define PIN_SHUNT A1 // 30A Shunt
#define PIN_NTC A3 // 10k NTC
#define PIN_AC_IN A0 // Analog Input
#define PIN_ZC 13 // Zero Cross (INT0)
#define PIN_RELAY 4 // Transfer Relay
#define PIN_FAN 6 // PWM Fan
#define PIN_BUZZER 5
// ================= SPWM CONSTANTS =================
#define SPWM_FREQ 25000
#define SYS_FREQ 16000000
#define ICR_MAX 639 // TOP value for 25kHz PWM
// 100 samples for a half-sine wave (scaled to 639 max for 25kHz PWM)
const int sineTable[] PROGMEM = {
0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 139, 159, 178, 197, 216, 235, 253, 271, 289,
307, 324, 341, 357, 373, 389, 404, 419, 434, 448, 461, 475, 487, 500, 511, 522,
533, 543, 552, 561, 569, 577, 584, 591, 597, 603, 608, 612, 616, 620, 623, 625,
627, 628, 629, 628, 627, 625, 623, 620, 616, 612, 608, 603, 597, 591, 584, 577,
569, 561, 552, 543, 533, 522, 511, 500, 487, 475, 461, 448, 434, 419, 404, 389,
373, 357, 341, 324, 307, 289, 271, 253, 235, 216, 197, 178, 159, 139, 120, 100,
80, 60, 40, 20
};
const int SINE_STEPS = 200; // 100 samples per half-cycle * 2
// ================= SYSTEM VARIABLES =================
enum ChargeStage { BULK, ABSORPTION, FLOAT, OFF };
ChargeStage chargeState = OFF;
enum SysState { ST_CHECK_START, ST_SOFT_START, ST_INVERTER, ST_GRID_WAIT, ST_UPS_CHARGE, ST_ERROR };
SysState currentState = ST_CHECK_START;
// SPWM Variables
volatile int sineIndex = 0;
volatile bool spwmEnabled = false;
volatile float modulationIndex = 0.0;
// Global Variables
volatile bool syncPulse = false;
volatile unsigned long lastZCTime = 0;
float batVolts = 0.0;
float acOutVolts = 0.0;
float acInVolts = 0.0;
float loadAmps = 0.0;
float loadWatts = 0.0;
float powerFactor = 0.95;
float temperature = 0.0;
// Charging Parameters
const float BULK_VOLTAGE = 14.4;
const float ABSORPTION_VOLTAGE = 14.4;
const float FLOAT_VOLTAGE = 13.8;
bool chargingActive = false;
// State machine timers (non-blocking)
unsigned long stateTimer = 0;
unsigned long softStartTimer = 0;
const unsigned long GRID_DEBOUNCE_TIME = 1000;
const unsigned long SOFT_START_INTERVAL = 20;
// Settings
const float BAT_LOW_CUTOFF = 10.5;
const int AC_MIN = 200;
const int AC_MAX = 250;
const int MAX_LOAD_WATTS = 7000;
LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, 20, 4);
unsigned long lastScreenUpdate = 0;
// ================= SETUP =================
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
// Pin Setup
pinMode(PIN_HI_LEFT, OUTPUT); // High Side A (PWM)
pinMode(PIN_HI_RIGHT, OUTPUT); // High Side B (PWM)
pinMode(PIN_LO_LEFT, OUTPUT); // Low Side A (Steer)
pinMode(PIN_LO_RIGHT, OUTPUT); // Low Side B (Steer)
pinMode(PIN_RELAY, OUTPUT);
pinMode(PIN_FAN, OUTPUT);
pinMode(PIN_BUZZER, OUTPUT);
pinMode(PIN_ZC, INPUT);
// Ensure all outputs are LOW initially
digitalWrite(PIN_HI_LEFT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_HI_RIGHT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_LEFT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_RIGHT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_RELAY, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_FAN, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW); // Ensure buzzer is OFF initially
lcd.begin(20,4);
lcd.backlight();
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("SYSTEM STARTING ");
delay(500);
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("SYSTEM STARTING. ");
delay(500);
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("SYSTEM STARTING.. ");
delay(500);
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("SYSTEM STARTING... ");
delay(500);
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("SYSTEM STARTING.... ");
delay(500);
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("SYSTEM STARTING.....");
unsigned long setupStart = millis();
while (millis() - setupStart < 1000) {}
lcd.clear();
lcd.setCursor(0,0);
lcd.print(" MNG proSystems ");
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print(" INV/UPS ");
lcd.setCursor(0,2);
lcd.print(" Firmware V1.2.12 ");
lcd.setCursor(0,3);
lcd.print("--------------------");
setupStart = millis();
while (millis() - setupStart < 3000) {}
lcd.clear();
// Initialize SPWM Timer
initSPWMTimer();
attachInterrupt(digitalPinToInterrupt(PIN_ZC), zeroCrossISR, RISING);
// Startup beep (temporary - will turn off automatically)
startupBeep();
stateTimer = millis();
softStartTimer = millis();
}
// ================= MAIN LOOP =================
void loop() {
readSensors();
thermalControl();
stateMachine();
manageCharging();
updateLCD();
// Ensure buzzer is off during normal operation
// Buzzer only ON during ST_ERROR state
if (currentState != ST_ERROR) {
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW);
}
static unsigned long lastYield = 0;
if (millis() - lastYield > 100) {
lastYield = millis();
}
}
// ================= SPWM ENGINE =================
void initSPWMTimer() {
// --- Timer 1: 25kHz PWM Generation ---
TCCR1A = _BV(COM1A1) | _BV(COM1B1) | _BV(WGM11);
TCCR1B = _BV(WGM13) | _BV(WGM12) | _BV(CS10); // Mode 14 (Fast PWM), Prescaler 1
ICR1 = ICR_MAX; // TOP = 639 for 25kHz
OCR1A = 0; // Start with 0 duty
OCR1B = 0; // Start with 0 duty
// --- Timer 2: 10kHz Timing for 50Hz Sine ---
// (50Hz * 200 updates per cycle = 10,000 updates per sec)
TCCR2A = _BV(WGM21); // CTC Mode
TCCR2B = _BV(CS21); // Prescaler 8
OCR2A = 199; // (16MHz / (8 * 10,000)) - 1 = 199
TIMSK2 = _BV(OCIE2A); // Enable interrupt
// Initially disable SPWM output
disableSPWM();
}
ISR(TIMER2_COMPA_vect) {
if (!spwmEnabled) {
// SPWM disabled, set all outputs LOW
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_LEFT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_RIGHT, LOW);
OCR1A = 0;
OCR1B = 0;
return;
}
// The table contains 100 samples (half cycle)
// We use the same table for both halves to save memory
int val;
if (sineIndex < 100) {
// POSITIVE HALF CYCLE
val = pgm_read_word(&sineTable[sineIndex]);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_LEFT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_RIGHT, HIGH); // Ground through Low-B
OCR1A = (int)(val * modulationIndex); // PWM on High-A with modulation
OCR1B = 0;
} else {
// NEGATIVE HALF CYCLE
val = pgm_read_word(&sineTable[sineIndex - 100]);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_RIGHT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_LEFT, HIGH); // Ground through Low-A
OCR1A = 0;
OCR1B = (int)(val * modulationIndex); // PWM on High-B with modulation
}
sineIndex++;
if (sineIndex >= 200) sineIndex = 0;
}
void enableSPWM() {
spwmEnabled = true;
modulationIndex = 0.0; // Start from 0 for soft start
sineIndex = 0;
// Ensure Timer 1 outputs are enabled
TCCR1A |= (_BV(COM1A1) | _BV(COM1B1));
}
void disableSPWM() {
spwmEnabled = false;
// Disable Timer 1 outputs
TCCR1A &= ~(_BV(COM1A1) | _BV(COM1B1));
// Set all outputs LOW
digitalWrite(PIN_HI_LEFT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_HI_RIGHT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_LEFT, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_LO_RIGHT, LOW);
OCR1A = 0;
OCR1B = 0;
}
void setSPWMAmplitude(float amplitude) {
modulationIndex = constrain(amplitude, 0.0, 1.0);
}
// ================= SIMPLIFIED CHARGING LOGIC =================
void manageCharging() {
// Only charge when in UPS/Grid mode
if (currentState != ST_UPS_CHARGE) {
if (chargingActive) {
stopCharging();
}
return;
}
// Check if AC is present and valid
bool validAC = (acInVolts >= AC_MIN && acInVolts <= AC_MAX);
// Start charging when AC is detected
if (!chargingActive && validAC) {
startCharging();
}
// Stop charging if AC is lost
if (chargingActive && !validAC) {
stopCharging();
return;
}
// Manage charging stages based on voltage only
if (chargingActive) {
switch (chargeState) {
case BULK:
// Stay in Bulk until battery reaches 14.4V
if (batVolts >= BULK_VOLTAGE - 0.1) {
chargeState = ABSORPTION;
}
break;
case ABSORPTION:
// Stay in Absorption while battery is at 14.4V
// Move to Float when battery starts to drop
if (batVolts < ABSORPTION_VOLTAGE - 0.2) {
chargeState = FLOAT;
}
break;
case FLOAT:
// Stay in Float mode while battery is between 13.6V and 13.8V
// Stop charging if battery voltage is stable at float level
if (batVolts >= FLOAT_VOLTAGE + 0.1) {
// Battery voltage rising above float, go back to Absorption
chargeState = ABSORPTION;
} else if (batVolts <= FLOAT_VOLTAGE - 0.2) {
// Battery voltage dropping, keep charging in Float
// Float continues indefinitely
}
break;
case OFF:
break;
}
// Safety: Stop charging if battery voltage is too high
if (batVolts > 15.0) {
stopCharging();
}
}
}
void startCharging() {
chargingActive = true;
chargeState = BULK;
// No buzzer for charging start - buzzer only for faults
}
void stopCharging() {
chargingActive = false;
chargeState = OFF;
}
// ================= NON-BLOCKING STATE MACHINE =================
void stateMachine() {
static unsigned long lastStateCheck = 0;
static SysState previousState = ST_CHECK_START;
if (millis() - lastStateCheck < 10) {
return;
}
lastStateCheck = millis();
// Ensure buzzer is off when leaving error state
if (previousState == ST_ERROR && currentState != ST_ERROR) {
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW);
}
previousState = currentState;
switch (currentState) {
case ST_CHECK_START:
disableSPWM();
// Buzzer already OFF in main loop
if (acInVolts >= AC_MIN && acInVolts <= AC_MAX) {
currentState = ST_GRID_WAIT;
stateTimer = millis();
} else {
currentState = ST_SOFT_START;
enableSPWM();
setSPWMAmplitude(0.0);
softStartTimer = millis();
}
break;
case ST_SOFT_START:
digitalWrite(PIN_RELAY, LOW);
// Buzzer OFF during soft start
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW);
if (millis() - softStartTimer >= SOFT_START_INTERVAL) {
softStartTimer = millis();
// Gradually increase SPWM amplitude
if (modulationIndex < 0.85) {
setSPWMAmplitude(modulationIndex + 0.01);
}
if (modulationIndex >= 0.85) {
currentState = ST_INVERTER;
}
}
break;
case ST_INVERTER:
// Buzzer OFF during inverter operation
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW);
// Voltage regulation
if (acOutVolts < 220) setSPWMAmplitude(modulationIndex + 0.001);
if (acOutVolts > 240) setSPWMAmplitude(modulationIndex - 0.001);
// Fault detection
if (batVolts < BAT_LOW_CUTOFF) triggerError("LOW BATT");
if (loadWatts > MAX_LOAD_WATTS) triggerError("OVERLOAD");
// Grid detection for transfer
if (acInVolts >= AC_MIN && acInVolts <= AC_MAX) {
currentState = ST_GRID_WAIT;
stateTimer = millis();
}
break;
case ST_GRID_WAIT:
// Buzzer OFF during grid wait
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW);
if (millis() - stateTimer >= GRID_DEBOUNCE_TIME) {
if (acInVolts >= AC_MIN && acInVolts <= AC_MAX) {
disableSPWM();
digitalWrite(PIN_RELAY, HIGH);
currentState = ST_UPS_CHARGE;
} else {
currentState = ST_INVERTER;
}
}
break;
case ST_UPS_CHARGE:
// Buzzer OFF during UPS/charge mode
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW);
digitalWrite(PIN_RELAY, HIGH);
if (acInVolts < AC_MIN || acInVolts > AC_MAX) {
stopCharging();
digitalWrite(PIN_RELAY, LOW);
enableSPWM();
setSPWMAmplitude(0.0);
currentState = ST_SOFT_START;
softStartTimer = millis();
}
break;
case ST_ERROR:
disableSPWM();
stopCharging();
digitalWrite(PIN_RELAY, LOW);
// Buzzer stays ON in error state (handled in triggerError)
break;
}
}
// ================= UTILS =================
void readSensors() {
static unsigned long lastSensorRead = 0;
if (millis() - lastSensorRead < 50) {
return;
}
lastSensorRead = millis();
batVolts = (analogRead(PIN_BAT_V) * 5.0 / 1023.0) * 12.0;
acOutVolts = (analogRead(PIN_AC_OUT) * 5.0 / 1023.0) * 100.0;
float shuntVoltage = (analogRead(PIN_SHUNT) * 5.0 / 1023.0) * 15.0;
loadAmps = shuntVoltage / 2.5;
loadWatts = acOutVolts * loadAmps * powerFactor;
acInVolts = (analogRead(PIN_AC_IN) * 5.0 / 1023.0) * 100.0;
int ntcVal = analogRead(PIN_NTC);
temperature = map(ntcVal, 0, 1023, 0, 100);
static unsigned long lastSerialOutput = 0;
if (millis() - lastSerialOutput > 1000) {
lastSerialOutput = millis();
Serial.print("Bat: "); Serial.print(batVolts, 1);
Serial.print("V, Out: "); Serial.print(acOutVolts, 0);
Serial.print("V, Mod: "); Serial.print(modulationIndex, 2);
Serial.print(", Charge: ");
switch(chargeState) {
case BULK: Serial.print("BULK"); break;
case ABSORPTION: Serial.print("ABSORPTION"); break;
case FLOAT: Serial.print("FLOAT"); break;
case OFF: Serial.print("OFF"); break;
}
Serial.print(", State: ");
switch(currentState) {
case ST_CHECK_START: Serial.print("CHECK_START"); break;
case ST_SOFT_START: Serial.print("SOFT_START"); break;
case ST_INVERTER: Serial.print("INVERTER"); break;
case ST_GRID_WAIT: Serial.print("GRID_WAIT"); break;
case ST_UPS_CHARGE: Serial.print("UPS_CHARGE"); break;
case ST_ERROR: Serial.print("ERROR"); break;
}
Serial.println();
}
}
void thermalControl() {
static unsigned long lastThermalCheck = 0;
if (millis() - lastThermalCheck < 1000) {
return;
}
lastThermalCheck = millis();
if (temperature > 45 && temperature <= 60) {
analogWrite(PIN_FAN, 150);
} else if (temperature > 60) {
analogWrite(PIN_FAN, 255);
} else {
analogWrite(PIN_FAN, 0);
}
if (temperature > 85) {
triggerError("OVERTEMP");
}
if (loadWatts > 1000) {
powerFactor = 0.98;
} else if (loadWatts > 500) {
powerFactor = 0.95;
} else {
powerFactor = 0.90;
}
}
void zeroCrossISR() {
syncPulse = true;
lastZCTime = millis();
}
void triggerError(const char* msg) {
currentState = ST_ERROR;
disableSPWM();
stopCharging();
digitalWrite(PIN_RELAY, LOW);
// Turn on buzzer continuously for error state (fault)
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, HIGH);
lcd.clear();
lcd.setCursor(4,1);
lcd.print("SYSTEM ERROR");
lcd.setCursor(6,2);
lcd.print(msg);
}
// Startup beep (only during initialization)
void startupBeep() {
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, HIGH);
delay(100);
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW);
delay(50);
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, HIGH);
delay(100);
digitalWrite(PIN_BUZZER, LOW);
}
void updateLCD() {
if (millis() - lastScreenUpdate < 500) return;
lastScreenUpdate = millis();
if (currentState == ST_ERROR) return;
if (currentState == ST_INVERTER || currentState == ST_SOFT_START) {
lcd.setCursor(0,0); lcd.print("Mode: Inverter ");
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("Out:");
if (acOutVolts < 100) lcd.print(" ");
lcd.print(acOutVolts, 0);
lcd.print("V ");
lcd.setCursor(12,1);
lcd.print(" ");
if (loadWatts < 1000) lcd.print(" ");
lcd.print(loadWatts, 0);
lcd.print("W");
lcd.setCursor(0,2);
lcd.print("Batt:");
lcd.print(batVolts, 1);
lcd.print("V ");
lcd.setCursor(12,2);
lcd.print(" ");
if (loadAmps < 10) lcd.print(" ");
lcd.print(loadAmps, 1);
lcd.print("A");
lcd.setCursor(0,3);
lcd.print("Temp:");
lcd.print((int)temperature);
lcd.print("C ");
//lcd.print((int)(modulationIndex * 100));
//lcd.print("% ");
}
else if (currentState == ST_UPS_CHARGE || currentState == ST_GRID_WAIT) {
lcd.setCursor(0,0); lcd.print("Mode: GRID/UPS ");
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("In: ");
lcd.print((int)acInVolts);
lcd.print("V ");
lcd.setCursor(0,2);
lcd.print("Batt:");
lcd.print(batVolts, 1);
lcd.print("V ");
lcd.setCursor(0,3);
if (chargingActive) {
switch(chargeState) {
case BULK:
lcd.print("Charging: BULK ");
break;
case ABSORPTION:
lcd.print("Charging: ABSORB ");
break;
case FLOAT:
lcd.print("Charging: Float ");
break;
default:
lcd.print(" ");
break;
}
} else {
if (acInVolts >= AC_MIN && acInVolts <= AC_MAX) {
lcd.print("Grid: Ready ");
} else {
lcd.print("Charger: Off ");
}
}
}
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