Growatt 2.5-5.5K MTL-S manual 20150429.cdr
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1. Enable Auto Test 37 DISPLAY TIME S REMARK The inverter apparent power The inverter power rate The inverter power factor The Serial Number The inverter model The software version Set Language Set Communications Address Setting exter wireless or inter wireless RS232 Setting Zigbee PIN Setting Zigbee Channel Setting year month day time The enable auto test 7 1 4 Connecting messages When inverter started to connect to grid the following message will appear on LCD screen 4520 9VA 4515 3W Etoday xx xkWh LCD1 4200VA ya ES i LCD2 Connect to gird interface 7 2 Operate by knock 7 2 1 Knock type and definition The inverter can support three kinds of knock single knock double knock and thrice knock Each kind of knock has different function Refer to specified definition in Table below Single knock KeyDown Double knock KeySET Thrice knock KeyEnter amp ESC 7 2 2 Light background and check running information Before light the background the three types of knock functions are the same just light the background Note That the background light will automatically off if there is no knock detected in 10 seconds 38 39 7 2 3 Set inverter s COM address When communicating with monitoring software or device the software or device may regard inverter s COM address as communication address Also may use inverter s serial number as communication address Wh2. PV Overvoltage Turn the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect to the Off position immediately amp Contact installer All operations regarding transport installation and start up including maintenance must be operated by qualified trained personnel and in compliance with all prevailing codes and regulations Anytime the inverter has been disconnected from the power network use extreme caution as some components can retain charge sufficient to create a shock hazard to minimize occurrence of such conditions comply with all corresponding safety symbols and markings present on the unit and in this manual In special cases there may still be interference for the specified application area despite maintaining standardized emission limit values e g when sensitive equipment is located at the setup location or when the setup location is near radio or television receivers In this case the operator is obliged to take proper action to rectify the situation Do not stay closer than 20 cm to the inverter for any length of time 3 Product description 3 1 MTL S Overview A 0 gt or D E e 1 The DC switch of Growatt MTL S series is optional for torna ticn different countries Symbol on the inverter Explanation 5 Setting the display operation by tapping Tap symbol the LCD see Section 4 NORMALL Inverter status symbol I
3. Qualified personnel have received training and have demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of this device Qualified Personnel are trained to deal with the dangers and hazards involved in installing electric devices 1 3 Additional information Find further information on special topics in the download area at www ginverter com The manual and other documents must be stored in a convenient place and be available at all times We assume no liability for any damage caused by failure to observe these instructions For possible changes in this manual GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD accepts no responsibilities to inform the users 1 4 Symbols in this document 1 4 1 Warnings in this document A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel It calls attention to a procedure or practice which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the Growatt equipment and or other equipment connected to the Growatt equipment or personal injury DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which If not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury Information that you must read and know
4. Considered the weight of them During the process please maintain the balance of the inverter Hang the inverter on the bracket through the match hooks on bracket A e After confirming the inverter is fixed reliably fasten four M6 safety lock sokets head cap screws on the left and right side firmly to prevent the inverter from being lifted off the bracket j 916 Type2 e Hang MTL S onto the explosion bolt then screw the four nuts with spanner to fix MTL S tightly D e 6 Le 20 6 Electrical Connection 6 1 Safety WARNING Danger to life due to lethal voltages High voltages which may cause electric shocks are present in the conductive parts of the inverter Prior to performing any work on the inverter disconnect the inver
5. Limit 27 52 93V 180ms Step Pass 59 52 230V 180ms Auto Testing GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Co LTD Step Limit 27 52 230 94V 27 51 195 5V 380ms Step Pass 27 52 230V 180ms Auto Testing e 1st East amp 3rd Floor Building 5 Jiayu Industrial Zone Xibianling Shangwu Me NE Step Limit Village Shiyan Baoan District Shenzhen P R China Step Pass 81 gt S1 50 5Hz 80ms 27 51 230V 380ms e www ginverter com Step Limit 81 gt 52 51 5Hz 80ms Auto Testing 81 gt 51 50 0 50 5 H e Serviceline Auto Testing o Tel 867552747 1900 81 gt 2 50 0 51 5 H Step Pass 81 gt 1 50 0Hz 80ms Step Limit e Fax 8675527472131 gjeng ap 81 gt 52 50 0Hz 80ms Auto Testing 81 lt S1 50 0 49 5H e Email service ginverter com Step Limit 81 lt S2 47 5Hz 80ms Step Pass 81 lt S1 50 0Hz 80ms Auto Testing 81 lt S2 50 0 47 5H Step Pass 81 lt 52 50 0Hz 80ms Auto Testing Auto Test Passe i j
6. Test State Program State 7 1 3 The Second line can change by knock on N NOTICE 31 DISPLAY CONTENT Standby Waiting Connectin xxS Reconnectin xxS Connect OK XXXX XVA XXXX X W Error xxx Auto Testing Programming REMARK PV voltage low Initial waiting System checking System checking Connect to Grid Inverter watt at working System Fault Protection auto test Update Software The Growatt MTL S series have two different display please select the corresponding content for different LCD display The will be note of LCD1 small LCD LCD2 large LCD LCDI CYCLE DISPLAY 4526 9VA 4515 3H Model GTASGG 7151 4526 9VA 4515 3W FW Version AS 1 09 4520 9VA 4515 3W SerNO XXXXXXX 4526 9VA 4515 3H Etoday 8 5KWh Inverter operation message amp Inverter state information DISPLAY TIME S REMARK 2 The inverter model 2 The software version 2 The Serial Number 4 The energy today 32 CYCLE DISPLAY 4526 9VA 4515 34 Eall SKVH 4520 9VA 4515 34 Ppv 2427 2447204 4520 9VA 4515 3v PU 290 292 B 359 4520 9VA 4515 3W AC 236V F 5 1HZ 4526 JVA 4515 34 Enable Auto Test 4526 9VA 4515 34 Set Language 4520 9VA 4515 34 COM Address G6 4526 9VA 4515 3W Exter Wireless 4520 9VA 4515 3W PIN XXXX DISPLAY TIME S REMARK The energy all PV input watt The PV and Bus Votage The grid system The enable aut
7. country by DIP switch E Hm REE BE ESE SSS SS nl dn on MO OK KE EO A N EE 2 a h rar I 7 1 General LCD display 7 2 Operate by knock I 7 3 Communications 9 I I a GE ER EB BEBE EE EE EN EE EE EE EN EN EE EE EE EN EN EN EN EN MN y y 8 1 Start Up the inverter 8 2 Turn off the Inverter Q re 9 1 Checking Heat Dissipation i 9 2 Cleaning the Inverter 9 3 Checking the DC Disconnect au es E ir ml I 10 1 Warnings W i i 10 2 Errors E a A 12 1 Dismantling the Inverter 12 2 Packing the Inverter 12 3 Storing the Inverter 12 4 Disposing of the Inverter E E EEEE eu BE ee oe E ON ON ee A A dS Pur eee eee ee 13 1 Specification 13 2 DC connector info 13 3 Torque 13 4 Accessories JH A ER REE A A EE EE EE EE EE CE E E EEEE LCE E E EEEE ir re I 15 1 List 15 2 Download Address Notes on this manual 1 1 Validity This manual describes the assembly installation commissioning and maintenance of the following Growatt Inverter model Growatt 2500MTL S Growatt 3000MTL S Growatt 3600MTL S Growatt 4200MTL S Growatt 5000MTL S Growatt 5500MTL S This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment connected to the Growatt MTL S e g PV modules Information concerning the connected equipment is avallable from the manufacturer of the equipment 1 2 Target Group This manual is for qualified personnel
8. 105 cl 6 5 1 Note The latest 5 NS Network and System protection records can be read by LCD or communication software An interruption of lt 3 Sec to the power supply does not lead to any loss of fault records according to VDE AR N 4105 cl 6 5 1 1 Restart the inverter 2 lf error message still exists contact Growatt Error 121 Manufacturer Warranty 1 1 Please refer to the warranty card 48 49 12 Decommissioning 12 1 Dismantling the Inverter 1 Disconnect the inverter as described in section 8 2 Remove all connection cables from the inverter Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts Wait 20 minutes before disassembling until the housing has CAUTION cooled down 3 Screw off all projecting cable glands 4 Lift the inverter off the bracket and unscrew the bracket screws 12 2 Packing the Inverter If possible always pack the inverter in its original carton and secure it with tension belts If it is no longer available you can also use an equivalent carton The box must be capable of being closed completely and made to support both the weight and the size of the inverter 12 3 Storing the Inverter Store the inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are always between 25 C and 60 C 12 4 Disposing of the Inverter X Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with e household waste Please accordance with the disposal regulations 13 1 Specification Mod
9. 26 1 1 CE10 21 AS4777 AS NZS3100 however certain safety precautions must be observed when installing and operating this inverter Read and follow all instructions cautions and warnings in this installation manual If questions arise please contact Growatt s technical services at 86 0 755 2747 1900 2 4 Assembly Warnings any transport or handling damage which could affect WARNING insulation integrity or safety clearances failure to do so could result in safety hazards gt Assemble the inverter per the instructions in this manual Use care when choosing installation location and adhere to 1 gt Prior to installation inspect the unit to ensure absence of specified cooling requirements gt Unauthorized removal of necessary protections improper use incorrect installation and operation may lead to serious safety and shock hazards and or equipment damage gt In order to minimize the potential of a shock hazard due to hazardous voltages cover the entire solar array with dark material prior to connecting the array to any equipment A CAUTION gt Grounding the PV modules The Growatt MTL S is a transformerless inverter That is why it has no galvanic separation Do not ground the DC circuits of the PV modules connected to the Growatt MTL S Only ground the mounting frame of the PV modules lf you connect grounded PV modules to the Growatt MTL S the error message PV ISO Low Comply with the local requiremen
10. 6 mm 9AWG 36m 33m 30m 6 3 connecting the second protective conductor If the installation requires the ground terminal can be used to connect a second protective conductor or as a equipotential bonding the second protective poing local as figure below 24 25 6 4 Connecting the PV Array DC input 6 4 1 Conditions for DC Connection The Growatt MTL S single phase inverter has 2 independent input input A amp input B The diagram drawing of DC side is shown as below notice that the connectors are in paired male and female connectors The connectors for PV arrays and inverters are H4 AMPHENOL connectors Growatt MLT S MPPT OA String input an String A String B E String input MPPT 2 Suggestions for the PV modules of the connected strings Input 2 e Same type e Same quantity of PV modules connected in series If the inverter is not equipped with a DC switch but this is mandatory in the country of installation install an external DC switch The following limit values at the DC input of the inverter must not be exceeded Max current Max current PES input A input B A CAUTION Gr
11. 8mm 5 4inch 14kg Growatt 5500 MTL S 419mm 16 5inch 362mm 14 3inch 185mm 7 3inch 15kg 4 Unpacking and inspection The inverter is thoroughly tested and inspected strictly before delivery Our inverters leave our factory in proper electrical and mechanical condition Special packaging ensures safe and careful transportation However transport damage may still occur The shipping company is responsible in such cases Thoroughly inspect the inverter upon delivery Immediately notify the responsible shipping company if you discover any damage to the packaging which indicates that the inverter may have been damaged or if you discover any visible damage to the inverter We will be glad to assist you if required When transporting the inverter the original or equivalent packaging should be used and the maximum layers for original carton is four as this ensures safe transport After opening the package please check the contents of the box It should contain the following Please check all of the accessories carefully in the carton If anything missing contact your dealer at once e le Typel A mener Pe Mountingtrame 4 AL A O E Mounting frame screws sleeve 6 Type2 a p e SSS ee i IEC 4 Installation 5 5 1 Safety instructions Danger to life due to fire or ex
12. Then single knock to change the number to what you want it to be the PIN should be same as ShineWebbox or ShinePano When setting finishes wait for 30s or triple knock to save your setting 7 2 10 Set inverter time When the LCD stays bright single knock until LCD displaying xxxx xx xx xx xx and then double knock to enter the setting status the numbers begin to flash Single knock to change the number each knock makes the flashing number add 1 and double knock to shift to next number setting When setting finishes wait for 30s or triple knock to save your setting 7 2 11 AC Error Record Checking When the LCD stays bright single knock to AC Error Record and then double knock to enter the checking status Single knock to check each error item triple knock can exit 1 If the inverter connects with PV panel arrays and the input voltage is higher than 100Vdc while the AC grid is not connected yet LCD will display messages In order as below Growatt Inverter gt NO AC CONNECTION The display repeats NO AC CONNECTION and the LED will be red 2 Turn on the AC breaker or close the fuse between inverter and grid the system will operate normally 3 Under normal operating conditions the LCD displays xxxx xVA xxxx x W at State info this is the power fed into grid LED turns green 4 Finish commissioning 42 7 3 Communications 7 3 1 RS232 standard RS232 could be chosen for ShineNet W
13. an trip the enclosure lid three times to switch the current unit of time and the generation information Measurement accuracy The display values may deviate from the actual values and must not be used for billing purposes The inverter s measured values are required for the operational control and to control the current to be fed into the electricity grid The inverter does not have a calibrated meter The graph shows recent 16 hours of power generation and the maximum value power of the 16 values The graph shows recent 7 days of power generation and the maximum value power of the 7 values The graph shows recent 12 months of power generation and the maximum value power of the 12 values The graph shows recent 16 years of power generation and the maximum value power of the 16 values Power The real time power that has been feeding into the grid from the inverter Day The energy fed into the electricity grid on this particular day This equals the energy generated from the inverter s start up in the morning to the current time Total The total energy that the inverter has fed into the electricity grid during its entire operating time 36 CYCLE DISPLAY 4200VA Power Rate 95 Power Factor 0 95 SN XXXXXXXXX Module PXUXMXSX FW Version AS1 0 Set language Y Com Address 001 Y RS232 Y PIN XX Chamnel XX 2012 01 01 12 00 Y
14. arameters for other countries installation locations according to customer requests after evaluation by GROWATT You can make later modifications yourself by changing software parameters with z f E 7 1 respective communication products e g shinebus or shineNet ect To change the A H H grid relevant parameters you need a personal access code if you need it please Es P E a m contact with GROWATT z z j j m m m H H H Energy 15 2 Download Address mj meter 7 5 5 Breaker i a z T www ginverter com mm R a T O O O N PE 56 55 16 Contact Annex If you have technical problems about our products contact the Auto test only for Italy GROWATT Serviceline We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance Knock to make the display bright knock to Enable Auto test double knock to enter Waiting to start the inverter will start auto test and wait for the test result When the inverter start auto test the LCD will display below message e Inverter type 4400VA 4320W f Enable Auto Test e Serial number of the inverter Auto Testing Step Limit e Event number or display message of the inverter Waiting to start Po Step Limit Auto Testing e Type and number of PV modules connected 59 52 264 5V 180ms 59 51 230 252V Auto Testing 59 52 230 264V Step Pass e Optional equipment 59 51 230V 180ms Step
15. ch firn location We suggest that the inverters should be installed at the location with some cover or protection gt Please make sure the inverter is installed at the right place The inverter can t install close to trunko 17 5 3 Mounting the Inverter 5 3 1 Mounting the Inverter with bracket A In order to avoid electrical shock or other injury inspect existing electronic or plumbing installations before drilling holes DANGER There are two types of installation mode please choose the corresponding installation instructions Typel e Using the mounting frame as a template drill 4 holes as illustrated in image e Fix the mounting frame as the figure shows Do not make the screws to be flush to the wall Instead leave 2 to 4mm exposed A A ESS lt Pe ee Ke oa e OS y I SSR Y Eee ee ae T Stig SIS IIS tg aa Hf H i H Type2 e Mark four points at the wall via the hole of the paper board then remove the paper board or mounting frame e Knock explosion bolt into the 8 holes screw the nuts to fix the bolt 19 5 3 2 Fixed the inverter on the wall Falling equipment can cause serious or even fatal injury A never mount the inverter on the bracket unless you are sure that the mounting frame is really firmly mounted on the WARNING wall after carefully checking Type1 e Rise up the inverter a little higher than the bracket
16. ed once the cause or fault is removed Some of the E codes Error as indicated in the table below may indicate a fatal error and require you to contact the supplier or the Growatt to replace a new one Communication fault Slave Error 101 processor can t receive data from Master processor 1 Restart inverter 2 lf error message still exists contact Growatt Consistent fault Data received 1 Restart inverter by Master and Slave processor 2 If error message appears frequently or error Error 102 are different The reason can be message still exists after replacement check utility grid voltage or frequency utility grid f you require help contact Growatt change frequently 3 lf error message still exists contact Growatt 1 Check PE to ensure that the PE line contact Error 111 PE abnormal good 2 Restart inverter 3 lf error message still exisits contact Growatt Error 116 EEPROM fault Contact Growatt Error 117 Relay fault Contact Growatt Error 118 Init model fault Contact Growatt Error 119 GFCI Device Damage Contact Growatt Error 120 HCT fault Contact Growatt Communication fault Master processor can t receive data from Slave processor Error 122 Bus voltage fault Contact Growatt Note The latest 5 NS Network and System protection records can be read by LCD or communication software An interruption of lt 3 Sec to the power supply does not lead to any loss of fault records according to VDE AR N 4
17. el Specifications Input data Growatt 2500MTL S Technical Data 13 Growatt 3000MTL S Growatt 3600MTL S Max recommended PV power for module STC Max DC voltage Start voltage PV voltage range MPP voltage range nominal voltage Full load dc voltage range Max input current of trackerA trackerB Max input current per string of tracker A tracker B Number of independent MPP inputs strings per MPP input Output AC 100V 70V 500V 80V 500V 360V 160V 400V 10A 10A 10A 10A 2 1 100V 70V 500V 80V 500V 360V 160V 400V 10A 10A 10A 10A 2 1 100V 70V 500V 80V 500V 360V 190V 400V 10A 10A 10A 10A 2 1 Nominal AC output power Max AC apparent power Max output current AC nominal voltage range AC grid frequency range Phase factor at rate power Displacement power factor configurable THDI AC connection Efficiency 2500VA 12A 50 60Hz 5 Hz 1 0 8leading 0 95lagging lt 3 Single phase 3000VA 14 3A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60Hz 5 Hz 1 0 8leading 0 95lagging lt 3 Single phase 3600VA 17 2A 50 60Hz 5 Hz 1 0 8leading 0 95lagging lt 3 Single phase Max efficiency Euro eta MPPT efficieny 50 Protection devices DC reverse polarity protection DC switch ratiing for each MPPT Output Over current protection Output Overvoltage Protection varistor Gro
18. electrical connection as follows Position A B C D E F The ACwiring step Description PV modules DC load circuit breaker Growatt Inverter AC load circuit breaker Energy meter Utility grid 1 The grid connection is made using 3 conductors L N and PE 22 2 Remove the parts of the AC connection plug from the accessory bag Guide the pressure screw sealing ring threaded sleeve over the AC cable socket element threaded sleeve sealingring pressure screw 3 Insert the stripped and bared conductors L N PE into the screw terminals with sign L N PE on the socket element and tighten the screws firmly Connect the conductors 4 Push the threaded sleeve into the socket element screw the pressure screw tightly onto the threaded sleeve bf j wy gt Click E T i i A los La pe Pa S SLA Close the connector 23 5 Finally insert the AC connection plug into the AC connection receptacle on the inverter Pr I i wA vo JR pr ms A de e E u A q a A A y 4 i Lae papa Lock the housing Unlock the housing Wire suggestion length Max cable length Conductor cross section Growatt Growatt Growatt 2500MTL S 3000MTL S 3600MTL S 5 2 mm 10AWG 48m 40m 33m 6 6 mm 9IAWG 60m 50m 42m Max cable length Conductor cross section Growatt Growatt Growatt 4200MTL S 5000MTL S 5500MTL S 5 2 mm2 10AWG 28m 26m 24m 6
19. en the LCD stays bright single knock to COM Address xxx and then double knock to enter the setting status single knock to change the COM Address When setting finishes wait for 30s or triple knock to save your setting 7 2 4 Set inverter display language When the LCD stays bright single knock to set language and then double knock to enter the language options Single knock to select the language you want when setting finishes wait for 30s or triple knock to save your setting The inverter provides five languages English German Spanish Italian and French The number on Set language interface is sequence number of these five languages the sequence number and its corresponding language are showing in Table below Language Sequence Number Italian 0 English 1 German 2 Spanish 3 French 4 7 2 5 Auto test only for Italy Knock to make the display bright knock to Enable Auto test double knock to enter Waiting to start knock to start auto test and wait for the test result 7 2 6 Inverter faulty messages When system faulty or inverter error occurred inverter will display faulty message or error code on its LCD screen 7 2 7 Communication Type choice e RS 232 e Inter wireless e Exter wireless NOTE RS485 is the standard communication type of the inverter Communication Mode Setting Steps 1 When the LCD stays bright single knock until the LCD displays RS232 at this interface the communication ty
20. er is not intended for mobile use Any other or additional use is not considered the intended use The manufacturer supplier is not liable for damage caused by such unintended use Damage caused by such unintended use is at the sole risk of the operator PV modules Capacitive Discharge Currents PV modules with large capacities relative to earth such as thin film PV modules with cells on a metallic substrate may only be used if their coupling capacity does not exceed 470nF During feed in operation a leakage current flows from the cells to earth the size of which depends on the manner in which the PV modules are installed e g foil on metal roof and on the weather rain snow This normal leakage current may not exceed 50mA due to the fact that the inverter would otherwise automatically disconnect from the electricity grid as a protective measure 2 2 Qualification of skilled person This grid tied inverter system operates only when properly connected to the AC distribution network Before connecting the Growatt MTL S to the power distribution grid contact the local power distribution grid company This connection must be made only by qualified technical personnel to connect and only after receiving appropriate approvals as required by the local authority having jurisdiction 2 3 Safety instruction The GROWATT MTL S Inverters is designed and tested according to international safety requirements IEC62109 1 VDE AR N4105 CE VDE01
21. f four digit binary number PINS The different combination of the four PINS can represent different inverter s model which is corresponding to the local grid standard Each small white PIN has two statuses when set upward to ON its value turns to 1 when set downward its value turns to 0 Concerning the matching of the PIN status and the country safety standard please refer to the attached table Commissioning Do not disconnect the DC connectors under load Improper operation during the wiring process can cause fatal injury to operator or unrecoverable damage to the inverter WARNING Only qualified personnel can perform the wiring work Requirements Y The AC cable is correctly connected y The DC cable is correctly connected w The country is set incorrectly See accessory 7 1 General LCD display 7 1 1 Power on display When inverter powered on LCD background will light automatically Starting up display sequence once the PV power is sufficient inverter displays information as shown in the flow chart as follow fern Pa aR sara ee dale dalen Module xxxxxx SerNo XXXXXXXXXX FW Version x x x Connect in xxS Connect OK XXXX XVA xxxx x W M 7 1 2 LCD Display when background light off After power on information displayed there will be another 4 interfaces displayed in turn if there is no knock signal input 30 The First Line Of LCD STATE Wait State Inverter State Fault State Auto
22. he inverter e Do not install the inverter near television antenna or any other antennas and antenna cables e Inverter requires adequate cooling space Providing better ventilation for the inverter to ensure the heat escape adequately The ambient temperature should be below 40 C to ensure optimum operation e Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight as this can cause excessive heating and thus power reduction e Observe the Min clearances to walls other inverters or objects as shown in the diagram Direction Min clearance cm above e mn Min 50cm m 5 D Oo O lt 30 CM Ls 6 o 30cm v 30 30 EM gt Her lt 0 ou Ambient dimensions of one inverter Min 50cm Min Eden Min 50cm Min 50cm Min 50cm Ambient dimensions of a series inverters Min 50cm e There must be sufficient clearance between the individual inverters to ensure that the cooling air of the adjacent inverter is not taken in elf necessary increase the clearance spaces and make sure there is enough fresh air supply to ensure sufficient cooling of the inverters e The inverter can t install to solarization dren
23. iFi Module Bluetooth and Zigbee 7 3 2 External Bluetooth Zigbee Optional Bluetooth wireless can be used as an optional monitoring scheme Simply insert Bluetooth module It is available from Growatt to inverter s RS232 port then run ShineNet in a computer with a Bluetooth adapter Zigbee wireless monitoring must be used with ShinePano or ShineWebBox 7 3 3 Internal Bluetooth Zigbee WiFi Optional If customer required as an option Internal Bluetooth module Zigbee module WiFi module can be integrated to internal of inverter 43 Start Up and shut down the inverter 8 8 1 Start Up the inverter 1 Connect the AC breaker of the inverter 2 Turn on the dc switch and the inverter will start automatically when the input voltage is higher than 100V 8 2 Turn off the Inverter A Do not disconnect the DC connectors under load DANGER Turn off the inverter step 1 Disconect the line circuit breaker from single phases grid and prevent it from being reactivated 2 Turn off the dc switch 3 Check the inverter operating status 4 Waiting until LED display have go out the inverter is shut down 44 45 9 Maintenance and Cleaning 9 1 Checking Heat Dissipation If the inverter regularly reduces its output power due to high temperature please improve the heat dissipation condition Maybe you need to clean the heat sink 9 2 Cleaning the Inverter If the inverter is dirty turn off the AC brea
24. inverter as the figure below DIP Swich 2 SG Mm l O ON 3 SG US EC 1 DC Connector 2 RS232 Interface 3 AC Connector NOTE Before selecting country please turn off DC input and AC grid then unscrew the dam board of the DIP switch by appropriate tool The internal structure of the DIP switch is as the following figure J J o 0 S 28 6 7 2 DIP switch option corresponding to the country 29 A When you setting the DIP you must turn off the AC breaker and DC breaker DANGER e After setting the DIP please power on the inverter and check the model display If the last character of the model name is corresponding to the country safety standard as the above table it means your setting is successful NOTICE e you should change the time displayed on the LCD of inverter to your local time after inverter starts up If the country is set incorrectly please shut down the inverter and set again When the cables of AC side and DC side are all well connected before commissioning the country safety standard must be selected by the DIP switch The DIP switch is composed o
25. is out of permissible 2 If the error message still exists despite the grid range voltage being within the tolerable range contact Growatt ACF Utility grid 1 Check grid frequency Outrange frequency out of 2 If the error message is displayed despite the grid permissible range frequency being within the tolerable range contact Growatt Over Temperature Temperature outrange 1 check the inverter operation state 2 If the error message is displayed still please contact Growatt PV Isolation Insulation problem 1 Check if panel enclosure ground properly Low 2 Check if inverter ground properly 3 Check if the DC breaker gets wet 4 lf the error message is displayed despite the above checking passed contact Growatt Output High Output current DC 1 Restart inverter DCI offset too high 2 If error message still exists contact Growatt Residual I Leakage current 1 Restart inverter High too high 2 If error message still exists contact Growatt PV Voltage The DC input voltage Disconnect the DC switch immediately High is exceeding the maximum tolerable value Auto Test Auto test didn t Contact power company By they decide whether Failed passed to manually cancel 46 47 10 2 Errors E Errors E codes identify a possible equipment failure fault or incorrect inverter setting or configuration Any and all attempts to correct or clear a fault must be performed by qualified personnel Typically the E code can be clear
26. ker and DC switch waiting the inverter shut down then clean the enclosure lid the display and the LEDS using only a wet cloth Do not use any cleaning agents e g solvents or abrasives 9 3 Checking the DC Disconnect Check for externally visible damage and discoloration of the DC Disconnect and the cables at regular intervals If there is any visible damage to the DC Disconnect or visible discoloration or damage to the cables contact the installer Once a year turn the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect from the On position to the Off position 5 times in succession This cleans the contacts of the rotary switch and prolongs the electrical endurance of the DC Disconnect Trouble shooting 10 Sometimes the PV inverter does not work normally we recommend the following solutions for common troubleshooting The following table can help the technician to understand the problem and take action 10 1 Warnings W Warnings W identify the current status of the Growatt MTL S Warnings do not relate to a fault When a W with a number after it appears in the display it indicates a Warning Code and is usually cleared through an orderly shutdown re set or a self corrective action performed by the inverter See the W codes in the following table No AC No utility grid 1 Check AC wiring especially the ground wire Connection connected or utility 2 Contact Growatt grid power failure ACV Utility grid voltage 1 Check grid voltage Outrange
27. l accessories for your product If required you can order these from GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD or your dealer Name Brief description External Bluetooth External WIFI Internal Bluetooth Internal WIFI Internal ZIGBEE X The internal modules should only be installed by Growatt due to the operation of opening the inverter cover thus the modules will not be sold alone Shipped to a Growatt service centre for repair or repaired on site or exchanged for a replacement device of equivalent value according to model and age The warranty shall not cover transportation costs in connection with the return of defective modules The cost of the installation or reinstallation of the modules shall also be expressly excluded as are all other related logistical and process costs incurred by all parties in relation to this warranty claim 54 Compliance Certificates 15 fl A 14 PV system installation Installation with multiple inverters on a single phase system A Single inverter 15 1 List PY array Inverter Energy Breaker Fuse a e Certified countries N With the appropriate settings the unit will comply with the requirements specified in i the following standards and directives dated March 201 3 o VDE0126 1 1 Oo VDE AR N4105 B multi inverter J gr 5 a 5 tel O CEI 0 21 O CE G59 G83 AS4777 Oo AS NZS 3100 IEC 62109 GROWATT can preset special grid p
28. ltage Start voltage PV voltage range MPP voltage range nominal voltage Full load dc voltage range Max input current of trackerA trackerB Max input current per string of tracker A tracker B Number of independent MPP inputs strings per MPP input Output AC 500V 100V 70V 500V 80V 500V 360V 175V 400V 15A 15A 15A 15A 2 1 500V 100V 70V 500V 80V 500V 360V 175V 400V 15A 15A 15A 15A 2 1 500V 100V 70V 500V 80V 500V 360V 175V 400V 15A 15A 15A 15A 2 1 Nominal AC output power Max AC apparent power Max output current AC nominal voltage range AC grid frequency range Phase factor at rate power Displacement power factor configurable THDI AC connection Efficiency 4200VA 20A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60Hz 5 Hz 0 8leading 0 95lagging lt 3 Single phase 4600VA 22A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60Hz 5 Hz 0 8leading 0 95lagging lt 3 Single phase 5000VA 23 8A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60Hz 5 Hz 0 8leading 0 95lagging lt 3 Single phase Max efficiency Euro eta MPPT efficieny 52 Growatt Growatt Growatt 4200MTL S 5000MTL S 5500MTL S Protection devices DC reverse polarity yes yes yes protection DC switch ratiing for each MPPT er a Output Over current protection 180 pe yes Output Overvoltage yes yes yes Protection varistor Ground fault monitoring
29. must be stored in original package and desiccant must be left in the AA 70V 500V 700V 500V 70V 500V package gt The storage temperature should be always between 25 C and 60 C And the AC nominal 230V 230V _ voltage ES pe NS storage relative humidity can achieve to 100 AC grid frequency 50HZ 50HZ 50HZ gt If there are a batch of inverters need to be stored the maximum layers for original carton is four Max apparent power 4200VA 4600VA 5000VA gt After long term storage local installer or service department of GROWATT should AC normal output perform a comprehensive test before installation current 18 5A 204 21 8A Power factor 0 8leading 0 8leading 0 8leading 0 95laging 0 95laging 0 95laging 3 5 The advantage of the unit Environmental Protection Rating IP 65 Maximum efficiency of 97 1 VVVVVVVVV Operation Ambient 25 60C 13 140 F Wide input voltage range from 70 500Vdc temperature with derating above 45 C 113 F Reactive power regulate Integrated DC switch Multi MPP controller 3 3 Size and weight DEP controller Sound control Dimensions and weight Multi communication pattern Easy installation Ve aaa 419mm 16 5inch 362mm 14 3inch 138mm 5 4inch 14kg SEN 419mm 16 5inch 362mm 14 3inch 138mm 5 4inch 14kg 419mm 16 5inch 362mm 14 3inch 138mm 5 4inch 14kg Growatt 4200 cane 419mm 16 5inch 362mm 14 3inch 138mm 5 4inch 14kg Growatt 5000 MTL S 419mm 16 5inch 362mm 14 3inch 13
30. ndicates inverter operation status FAULT 3 2 Type label The type labels provide a unique identification of the inverter The type of product Device specific characteristics Certificates and approvals The type labels are on the right hand side of the enclosure PV Grid Inverter Model Name ooo 7 Cerificate Number Um fv om fond Worm pea YAA 0 Bleading 0 95laging Protection Degree IP65 Operation Ambient 25 60 C Temperature AS 4777 amp AS 3100 EC62109 ED name C More detail about the type label as the chart below Growatt Growatt Growatt 2500MTL S 3000MTL S 3600MTL S 500V 500V 500V 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 10A 7O0V 500V 70V 500V 70V 500V 230V 230V 230V 50HZ 50HZ 50HZ Model Name Max input DC voltage Max input DC current PV voltage range AC nominal voltage AC grid frequency Max apparent power 2500VA 3000VA 3600VA a 0 8leading 0 8leading 0 8leading 0 95laging 0 95laging 0 95laging AC normal output 10 8A current Power factor Environmental Protection Rating IP 65 Operation Ambient 25 60C 13 140 F temperature with derating above 45 C 113 F 3 4 Storage of Inverter Model Name Growatt Growatt Growatt 4200MTL S 5000MTL S 5500MTL S Max input DC voltage 500V 500V 500V If you want to storage the inverter in your warehouse you should choose an Max input DC 15A 15A 15A 15A 15A 15A appropriate location to store the inverter Seel gt The unit
31. o test Set Language Set Communications Address Setting exter wireless or inter wireless RS 232 Setting Zigbee PIN CYCLE DISPLAY DISPLAY TIME S REMARK 4520 9UA 4515 3W 4 Setting Zigbee Channel Channel XX 4520 9UA 4515 3Ww 4 The last 5dated failure reports AC Error Record 4520 9UA 4515 3W 4 Setting year month day time 2612 05 65 69 66 LCD2 A a N Gl AGGRAVER BA D BEEVENSA Es hs FP rara e vr rai Li 34 35 Text line for displaying an event NS Input voltage and current of MPPTA ME Input voltage and current of MPPTB PV array A and B Light when the array voltage is above the start voltage 100V Current power Total energy generated since the inverter was installed Light when the array voltage is above the start voltage 100V Lighted when H is lighted and feed in Output phase of the line conductor switch every 5 seconds Output voltage current frequency of the line conductor Graphical display of the inverter energy power RS232 communication At Internal wireless communication lo External wireless communication Graph content The inverter energy and or power is shown as a graph on the display The lower right hand bar of the graph represents the current unit of time Day h week day Year y Year Y The top bar of the graph represents the maximum value of the graph values The daily graph is displayed by default You c
32. or protective devices e g fusing circuit breakers depending upon the prevailing safety rules CAUTION The Growatt Inverter converts DC Current from PV generator into AC current The inverter is suitable for mounting indoors and outdoors You can use the AC current gernerated as follows Energy flows into the house grid The consumers connected for example household devices or lighting consume the energy The energy left over is fed into the public grid When House the Growatt is not gernerating any energy e g at night the grid consumers which are connected are supplied by the public grid The Growatt does not have its own energy meter When energy is fed into the public grid the energy meter spins backwards Energy is fed directly into the public grid The Growatt is Public connected to a separate energy meter The energy produced grid is compensated at a rate depending on the electric power company 2 6 Operation Warnings CAUTION gt Ensure all covers and doors are closed and secure during operation Although designed to meet all safety requirements some parts and surfaces of Inverter are still hot during operation To reduce the risk of injury do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PV Inverter or nearby surfaces while Inverter is operating Incorrect sizing of the PV plant may result in voltages being present which could destroy the inverter The inverter display will read the error message
33. owatt 2500MTL S Growatt 3000MTL S Growatt 3600MTL S Growatt 4200MTL S Growatt 5000MTL S Growatt 5500MTL S 26 6 4 2 Connecting the PV Array DC input Danger to life due to lethal voltages Before connecting the PV array ensure that the DC switch and AC breaker are disconnect from the inverter NEVER connect or disconnect the DC connectors under load Make sure the maximum open circuit voltage Voc of each DANGER PV string is less than 500Vdc Check the design of the PV plant The Max open circuit voltage which can occur at solar panels temperature of 10 C must not exceed the Max input voltage of the inverter injury to operator or unrecoverable damage to the inverter f Improper operation during the wiring process can cause fatal WARNING Only qualified personnel can perform the wiring work 6 5 Using shinetool to set the information of the inverter About the software of shinetool and the usage of it please download from the web www ginverter com Download aspx 6 6 Grounding the inverter The inverter must be connected to the AC grounding conductor of the power distribution grid via the ground terminal PE L Because of the transformerless design the DC positive pole and DC negative pole of PV arrays are not permitted to be WARNING grounded 6 7 Selecting country by DIP switch 6 7 1 Location of the DIP switch The DIP switch is located on the left of the RS232 interface at the bottom of the
34. pe can be selected 2 Double knock to enter the options the options will flash Single knock to select the option you want Inter Wireless Exter Wireless 3 When setting finishes wait for 30s or triple knock to save your setting Set OK Eall KWH Attention 1 If you select RS232 or Exter wireless you must set the 2 PIN switch to different status The 2 PIN switch is located beside the RS232 interface as the figure below 40 41 2 When RS232 is selected you have to set PIN1 of the switch downward to OFF ON G l 3 When Exter wireless is selected you have to set PIN1 of the switch upward to ON t ON G I Y i When Inter wireless is selected RS 232 interface will be disabled Under this mode if what integrated internally is Zigbee PIN and Channel need to be set if what integrated internally is Bluetooth only PIN needs to be set 7 2 8 PIN XXXX PIN 6124 Single knock on LCD to PIN XXXX and then double knock to make each number of the PIN flashes Then single knock to change the number to what you want it to be the PIN should be same as ShineWebbox or ShinePano When setting finishes wait for 30s or triple knock to save your setting 7 2 9 Channel XX Channel 22 Single knock on LCD to Channel XX and then double knock to make each number of Channel flashes
35. plosion gt Despite careful construction electrical devices can cause fires gt Do not install the inverter on easily flammable materials and where flammable materials are stored Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently 5 2 Selecting the installation location e This is guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation location to avoid potential damages to device and operators e The installation location must be suitable for the inverter s weight and dimensions for along period time e Selectthe installation location so that the status display can be easily viewed e Do not install the inverter on structures constructed of flammable or thermolabile materials e Never install the inverter in environment of little or no air flow nor dust environment That may derate the efficiency of the cooling fan of the inverter e The Ingress Protection rate is IP65 which means the inverter can be installed outdoors and indoors e The humidity of the installation location should be 100 without condensation eThe installation location must be freely and safely to get at all times e Vertically installation and make sure the connection of inverter must be downwards Never install horizontal and avoids forward and sideways tilt 15 e Be sure that the inverter is out of the children s reach e Don t put any things on the inverter Do not cover t
36. powering tomorrow rowatt e Gi rowatt att Growatt 2500MTL S Growatt 3000MTL S Growatt 3600MTL S Y Y Growatt 4200MTL S Growatt 5000MTL S Growatt 5500MTL S Y e Installation Operation Manual gt GROWATT NEW ENERGY CO LTD 1st East amp 3rd Floor Building 5 Jiayu Industrial Zone Xibianling Shangwu Village Shiyan Baoan District Shenzhen P R China T 86 755 2747 1900 F 86 755 2749 1460 E info ginverter com W www growatt com GR UM 045 A 00 list a 00000003 1 1 Validity 1 2 Target Group 1 3 Additional information 1 4 Symbols in this document 1 5 Glossary E Eg gt AA dan mm EE EN EN EN EN EN EA A rs rs ee 2 1 Intended Use 2 2 Qualification of skilled person 2 3 Safety instruction 2 4 Assembly Warnings 2 5 Electrical Connection Warnings 2 6 Operation Warnings nl I bA MA EXA gre a il ER ON 3 1 MTL S Overview 3 2 Type label 3 3 Size and weight 3 4 Storage of Inverter 3 5 The advantage of the unit r A Ce on ME DN EN EN EN EN EA dn OE EE EE a ae ae 5 1 Safety instructions 5 2 Selecting the installation location I 5 3 Mounting the Inverter 2B EB EHH a eee EE y TE EB BPS SEP EES ESE ESSE HESS SSS SSS on 6 1 Safety 6 2 Wiring AC Output 6 3 connecting the second protective conductor 6 4 Connecting the PV ArrayOC input 6 5 Using shinetool to set the information of the inverter 6 6 Grounding the inverter 6 7 Selecting
37. ter on the AC and DC sides Danger of damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge Take appropriate ESD precautions when replacing and installing the inverter 6 2 Wiring AC Output WARNING IN e You must install a separate single phase circuit breaker or other load disconnection unit for each inverter in order to ensure that the inverter can be safely disconnected under load e NOTE The inveter have the residual current detect and protect function if you have device the AC breaker have the residual current detect function you must choice breaker the rating residual current more than 100mA e When using inverter with VDE AR N 4105 because the inverter s displacement factor adjust function had to accorded to VDE AR N 4105 the PV inverter system total capacity cannot be over 13 8KVA e When using inverter with CEl 0 21 if the inverter system total capacity more than3KW and up to 6KW the displacement factor is adjustable between 0 95leading to 0 95 lagging and not need the external SPl if the inverter system total capacity more than 6KW the displacement factor is adjustable between 0 9leading to 0 9 lagging and need the external SPI You must install a separate single phase circuit breaker or other load disconnection unit for each inverter in order to ensure that the inverter can be safely disconnected under load We suggest you choice the AC breaker rating current in this table we recommend
38. to ensure optimal operation of the system Information 1 4 2 Markings on this product Electrical voltage Risk of burns A A Risk of fire or explosion 4 f m Operation after 10 minutes Point of connection for grounding protection Direct Current DC Alternating Current AC The inverter has no transformer Read the manual Bluetooth communication is enabled CE mark The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable EC guidelines The inverter must not be disposed of with the household waste 1 5 Glossary AC Abbreviation for Alternating Current DC Abbreviation for Direct Current Energy Energy is measured in Wh watt hours kWh kilowatt hours or MWh megawatt hours The energy is the power calculated over time If for example your inverter operates at a constant power of 4600 W for half an hour and then ata constant power of 2300 W for another half an hour it has fed 3450Wh of energy into the power distribution grid within that hour Power Power is measured in W watts kW kilowatts or MW megawatts Power is an instantaneous value It displays the power your inverter is currently feeding into the power distribution grid Power rate Power rate is the radio of current power feeding into the power distribution grid and the maximum power of the inverter that can feed into the power distribution grid Power Factor Power factor is the ratio of tr
39. ts for grounding the PV modules and the PV generator GROWATT recommends connecting the generator frame and other electrically conductive surfaces in a manner which ensures continuous conduction with ground in order to have optimal protection of the system and personnel 2 5 Electrical Connection Warnings A DANGER A WARNING gt The components in the inverter are live Touching live components can result in serious injury or death Do not open the inverter except the wire box by qualified persons Electrical installation repairs and conversions may only be carried out by electrically qualified persons Donottouch damaged inverters Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter There is residual voltage in the inverter The inverter takes 20 minutes to discharge Y Wait 20 minutes before you open the wire box Persons with limited physical or mental abilities may only work with the Growatt inverter following proper instruction and under constant supervision Children are forbidden to play with the Growatt inverter Must keep the Growatt inverter away from children Make all electrical connections e g conductor termination fuses PE connection etc in accordance with prevailing regulations When working with the inverter powered on adhere to all prevailing safety regulations to minimize risk of accidents Systems with inverters typically require additional control e g switches disconnects
40. ue power or watts to apparent power or volt amps They are identical only when current and voltage are in phase than the power factor is 1 0 The power in an ac circuit is very seldom equal to the direct product of the volts and amperes In order to find the power of a single phase ac circuit the product of volts and amperes must be multiplied by the power factor PV Abbreviation for photovoltaic wireless communication The external wireless communication technology is a radio technology that allows the inverter and other communication products to communicate with each other The external wireless communication does not require line of sight between the devices and it is selective purchasing 2 Safety 2 1 Intended Use The unit converts the DC current generated by the photovoltaic PV modules to grid compliant alternating current and performs single phase feed in into the electricity grid Growatt 2500MTL S Growatt 3000MTL S Growatt 3600MTL S Growatt 4200MTL S Growatt 5000MTL S Growatt 5500MTL S inverters are built according to all required safety rules Nevertheless improper use may cause lethal hazards for the operator or third parties or may result in damage to the units and other property Principle of a PV plant with this GROWATT XXXXMTL S single phase inverter ar me The inverter may only be operated with a permanent connection to the public power grid The invert
41. und fault monitoring Grid monitoring Integrated all pole sensitive leakage current monitoring unit General Data 362 419 138mm Dimensions W H D Weight Operating temperature range Noise emission typical Altitude Relative humidity Self Consumption night Topology Cooling concept Environmental Protection Rating Features DC connection AC connection Display Interfaces Rs232 RF Wi Fi Ethernet Warranty 5 years 10 years Certificates and approvals 51 Growatt 2500MTL S yes yes yes yes yes 14KG lt 25 dB A Growatt 3000MTL S yes yes yes yes yes 362 419 138mm T4KG 25 60 C 13 140 F Growatt 3600MTL S yes yes yes yes yes 362 419 138mm 14KG with derating above 45 C 113 F lt 25 dB A lt 25 dB A Up to 2000m 6560ft without power derating 100 lt 0 5W transformerless Natural IP 65 H4 MCA opt Connector LCD yes opt opt opt yes opt 100 lt 0 5W transformerless Natural IP 65 H4 MCA opt Connector LCD yes opt opt opt yes opt 100 lt 0 5W transformerless Natural IP 65 H4 MCA opt Connector LCD yes opt opt opt yes opt CE IEC62109 G83 VDE0126 1 1 G59 AS4777 AS NZS 3100 Model Specifications Input data Growatt 4200MTL S Growatt 5000MTL S Growatt 5500MTL S Max recommended PV power for module STC Max DC vo
42. yes yes yes Grid monitoring yes yes yes Integrated all pole sensitive leakage yes yes yes current monitoring unit General Data Dimensions W H D 362 419 138mm 362 419 138mm 362 419 185mm Weight 15KG 14KG 15KG Operating temperature 25 60 13 140 F range with derating above 45 C 113 F Noise emission typical lt 25 dB A 25 dB A lt 25 dB A Altitude Up to 2000m 6560ft without power derating Relative humidity 100 100 100 Self Consumption night lt 0 5W lt 0 5 W lt 0 5 W Topology transformerless transformerless transformerless Cooling concept Natural Natural Natural Environmental IP65 IP65 IP 65 Protection Rating Features DC connection H4 MCA opt H4 MCA opt H4 MCA opt AC connection Connector Connector Connector Display LCD LCD LCD Interfaces Rs232 yes opt yes opt yes opt RF Wi Fi Ethernet opt opt opt opt opt opt Warranty 5 years 10 years yes opt yes opt yes opt Certificates and CE IEC62109 G83 VDE0126 1 1 G59 AS4777 AS NZS 3100 approvals 53 0 95leading 0 95lagging with VDE AR N 4105 0 95leading 0 95lagging with CEI 0 21 System power less than 6KW 0 9leading 0 9lagging with CEI 0 21 System power larger than 6KW 13 2 DC connector info 13 3 Torque Enclosure lid screws Shell and RS232 screws M6 soket head cap screws for securing 20kg cm the enclosure at the bracket l Additional ground screws 20kg cm 13 4 Accessories In the following table you will find the optiona
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