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1. Falling equipment can cause serious or even fatal injury never mount the inverter on the bracket unless you are sure that the mounting frame is really firmly mounted on the wall after carefully checking gt Rise up the inverter a little higher than the bracket 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 2 5 5 Check Inverter Installation Status gt gt Do 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 M N Check the upper straps of inverter and ensure it fits on to the bracket Check the secure mounting of the inverter by trying to raise it from the gt bottom The inverter should remain firmly attached 5 6 Electrical Connection 5 6 1 Safety DANGER Choose a strong mounting wall to prevent vibrations while inverter is operating Danger to life due to lethal voltages High voltages which may cause electric shocks are A present in the conductive parts of the inverter Prior to performing any work on the inverter disconn2. 7 4 Using shine tool to set the information of the inverter About the software of shine tool and the usage of it please download from the web www ginverter com Download aspx Start Up and shut down the inverter 8 8 1 Start Up the inverter 1 Connect the AC circuit breaker 2 Turn on the DC switch and the inverter will start automatically when the input voltage is higher than 150V 8 2 Disconnecting the Inverter 1 Disconnect the AC circuit breaker and prevent it from being reactivated 2 Turn off the dc switch 3 Check the inverter operating status 4 Waiting until LED LCD display have gone out the inverter is shut down Maintenance and Cleaning 9 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 shut down the inverter 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 38 9 3 Checking the DC switch 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 switch from the On position to the Off position
3. Module Xxxxxx Ser No XXXXXXXXXX FW Version X X X Connect in xxS Connect OK Power xxxx xW 6 1 2 LCD control gt The LCD display s backlight automatically turns off after 30 seconds to save the power The display on the inverter can be control by Knock on the front of it Tap symbol Indicates display operation Indicates inverter Inverter status symbol operation status gt The first line will show some status of the inverter there are 5 status listed in below table 30 i Power 2019 6w TheFirst Line Of LCD The energy today Etoday 7 1kwh STATE DISPLAY CONTENT REMARK Power 2017 0w Standby PV voltage low The energy all Waiti est Eall 90kwh Wait state alting nitial waiting Connect in xx S System checking Power 2123 4w Reconnectin xx S System checking l l PV input watt Ppv 2123 4w Fault State System Fault B 370V Power 2016 2w Program State Update Software The grid system AC 241V F 60 0Hz Connect OK Connect to Grid Inverter State Power xxxx x W Inverter watt at working 2013 4w The PV and Bus Votage While Growatt inverter is working the first line will normally show Power status Power 2019 5w Set Language Set Language Power 2016 4w AC 241V F 60HZ Power 2008 2w Set LCD Contrast Set LCD Contrast TheSecond line can change by knock on The Second Line Of LCD Cycle display Display time S Remark Power 2019 5w COM Address Move Set Communications A
4. Symbol 6b o TN Gs o IG description Warning regarding dangerous voltage The product works with high voltage All work on the product must only be performed as described in its documentation Beware of hot surface The product can become hot during operation Do not touch the product during operation Observe the operating instructions Read the product s documentation before working on it Follow all safety precautions and instructions as described in the documentation FCCcertificate Intertek ETL mark it apply to the Growatt US series certify that the inverter meet the safety standard UL1741 Point of connection for grounding protection Direct Current DC Alternating Current AC Safety and conformity 2 2 1 Safety Instructions NOTICE Danger to life due to lethal voltages Lethal voltages are present within the unit and on the power supply lines Therefore only authorized electricians may install and open the unit Even when the unit is disconnected high contact voltages may still be present within the unit Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts During operation the four sides of the enclosure lid and the heat sink may become hot Only touch the front enclosure lid during operation Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation In special cases there may still be interference for the specified application area despite maintai
5. e instruction in how to deal with the dangers and risks associated with Serial number Conforms to UL STD 1741 Certified to CSA STD C22 2 No 107 1 installing and using electrical devices and plants e Training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices and plants 3 3 Dimensions and weight e Knowledge of all applicable standards and guidelines e Knowledge and observance of this manual and all safety instructions 465 mm 360 mm 14 6 kg Growatt1500 U5 19 3inch 14 2inch 32 2 Ib TN 465 mm 360 mm 15 1 kg 3 Product Description Growatt2000 US 18 3inch 14 2inch 33 3 Ib 465 mm 360 mm 15 9 kg 3 1 Inverter Overview Growatt3000 US 18 3inch 14 2inch 35 1 Ib 3 4 Transportation The inverter is thoroughly tested and inspected strictly before delivery Our inverters SN A S leave our factory in proper electrical and mechanical condition Special packaging pu se JD JE ensures safe and careful transportation However transport damage may still occur JV The shipping company is responsible in such cases Thoroughly inspect the inverter o DC switch 1 upon delivery Immediately notify the responsible shipping company if you discover o Epi pi o PV INPUT y AC OUTPUT any damage to the packaging which indicates that the inverter may have been Lei EE ER sr damaged or if you discover any visible damage
6. Efficiency iia iia Growatt Growatt Growatt Max efficiency 97 97 97 1500 US 2000 US 3000 US Specifications CEC efficiency 96 96 5 96 5 Input data RS EE LS MPPT seen 99 59 99 5 IEN Max DC power 1800W 2300W 3200W Max DC voltage 450V 500V 500V Protection devices a IURI IT III MIEL Start voltage 150V 150V 150V DC reverse polarity yes yes yes protection DC nominal voltage 360V 360V 360V DC switch ratiing for yes yes yes each MPPT PV voltage range 100V 450V 100V 500V 100V 500V Output Over current MPP voltage range 120V 400V 120V 450V 120V 450V protection oe im Number of independent 1 1 1 2 2 Output Overvoltage yes yes yes MPP trackers strings per Protection varistor MPP tracker Ground fault monitoring yes yes yes Max input current of 12A 14A 17A the MPP tracker Grid monitoring yes yes yes Integrated all pole sensitive Output data leakage current monitoring unit yes yes yes Nominal AC 1500W 208V ac 1800W 208V ac 2500W 208V ac output power 1650W 240 amp 277Vac 2000W 240 amp 277Vac 2800WQG2408 amp 277V ac General Data WARREN RR Per En GEL NN NES NNNM EL EL a a Max output current SA 7 8A 6 8A 9 7A 9 4A 8 2A 15A 14 2A 12 3A Dimensions W H D in 360 465 165 360 465 165 360 465 165 mm AC nominal voltage Default 240V single phase optional 208 2400r277 single range phase 183 2280208V 211 264VQ240V 244 3050277V Weight 14 6KG ETG 15 KG AC grid frequency 560Hz 99 3 50 5
7. LCD contrast 2 knock to select the luminance you need and wait until the display become dark gt Setting communication address Knock to make the display bright gt knock to COM Address xx gt double knock to change the Address model gt clock to set address 2 Setting grid model choice This function is disable when the inverter work in the normal state you much turn off the AC separate unit and the inverter LCD will display a error NO AC Connection LED turn red then this model choice function is enable Knock to make the display bright knock to Net Model xx double knock to enter Net Model xx knock to select the grid model need to wait for 10S till the CPU restart Then check the NET Model in LCD display again Turn on the AC separate unit inverter begin to work Communications Power 2016 2w Net Model 2 Power 2016 2w Net Model 3 Power 2016 2w Net Model 4 7 1 Monitoring Products 7 1 1 Shine Net Shine NET is a PC software that communicate with inverter to analyze the inverter working state It is convenient for you to know the inverter s real time working state and the history work information gt Specification Communicate with inverter by RS232 and Bluetooth Construct net with inverter GRO monitor and Shine NET by RS232 Bluetooth and Internet Two Interfaces Multi Inverter Interface and Wave Data Interface In Multi Inverter Interface See at most 4 inverters working data
8. 2 Whenever the DC voltage is lower than 150Vdc the inverter will work in waiting state and attempt to connect the grid In waiting state the inverter consumes just enough power generated by the PV panel to monitor the internal system status N The inverter starts up automatically when the DC power from the PV panel is sufficient NOTICE 12 2 Fault Mode The internal intelligent controller can continuously monitor and adjust the system status If inverter finds any unexpected conditions such as system fault and inverter fault the fault information will be displayed on the LCD In fault mode the LED turns red N Detailed fault information refers to 13 Trouble shooting NOTICE 12 3Shutdown Mode Inverters automatically stop running during periods of little or no sunlight In shutdown mode the inverters take no power from the grid and panel and the LCD and LED turns off N If the PV string DC voltage is too low the inverter will also h M NOTICE turn to Shutdown Mode De rating Operation 3 Temperature The inverter will monitor the temperature of the heat sink Once the temperature exceeds 75 C 167 F the system will reduce the output power until the temperature drops under the critical value The inverter will shut down the power output to the grid if the temperature reaches 85 C 185 F If this occasion happens often it is necessary to check whether the inverter is mounted at an appropriate place with good ventil
9. O 9 3 3 3 Min 30cm Min 30cm Min 30cm Min 30cm 15 WOQG UN El 9 E H i WOOQG UN mim lo o g amp Wo0G UI Ambient dimensions of a series inverters gt There must be sufficient clearance between the individual inverters to ensure that the cooling air of the adjacent inverter is not taken in gt If necessary increase the clearance spaces and make sure there is enough fresh air supply to ensure sufficient cooling of the inverters 5 3 Mounting the Inverter with bracket A In order to avoid electrical shock or other injury inspect existing electronic or plumbing installations before WARNING drilling holes gt Thedimension of bracket as follow _ 280mm i i J A pes o C J BL ee amp ea i N qi E J A EE v hd Tg L 280mm Al 328mm gt Using the mounting frame as a template drill holes as illustrated in image 17 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 5 4 Fixed the inverter on the wall A WARNING
10. or related to the modules including without limitation any defects in the modules or from use or installation Under no circumstances shall Growatt be liable for incidental consequential or special damages howsoever caused loss of use loss of production loss of revenues are therefore specifically and without limitation excluded to the extent legally permissible Growatt s aggregate liability if any in damages or otherwise shall not exceed the invoice as paid by the customer The Limited Product Warranties described above shall not apply to and Growatt shall have no obligation of any kind whatsoever with respect to any inverter which has been subjected to Misuse abuse neglect or accident Alteration improper installation or application Unauthorized modification or attempted repairs Insufficient ventilation of the product Transport damage Breaking of the original manufacturers seal Non observance of Growatt installation and maintenance instruction Failure to observe the applicable safety regulations Power failure surges lighting flood fire exposure to incorrect use negligence accident force majeure explosion terrorist act vandalism or damage caused by incorrect installation modification or extreme weather conditions or other circumstances not reasonably attributable to Growatt The warranty shall also cease to apply if the product cannot be correctly identified as the p
11. to the inverter We will be glad to i Vi Im M assist you if required When transporting the inverter the original or equivalent Wire Box 9 9 packaging should to be used and the maximum layers for original carton is four as this ensures safe transport 3 5 Storage of Inverter If you want to storage the inverter in your warehouse you should choose an appropriate location to store the inverter gt The unit must be stored in original package and desiccant must be left in the package gt Thestorage temperature should be always between 25 Cand 60 C And the storage relative humidity should be always between 0 and 9596 gt If there are a batch of inverters need to be stored the maximum layers for original carton is four gt After long term storage local installer or service department of Growatt should perform a comprehensive test before installation 3 6 The advantage of the unit Maximum efficiency of 9796 Growatt 1500 US CEC efficiency of 9696 Growatt 2000 US amp Growatt 3000 US CEC efficiency of 96 596 Integrated wire box Integrated DC switch High MPP efficiency of 99 596 Adapt to multi gird model 208Vac 240Vac 277 Vac Sound control V VV V V V VV V Easy installation Unpacking 4 4 1 Unpacking and inspection Thoroughly inspect the packaging upon received If any damage to the carton is visible or if you find that the inverte
12. 5 times in succession This cleans the contacts of the rotary switch and prolongs the WARNING electrical endurance of the DC Disconnect 10 Decommissioning 10 1 Dismantling the Inverter 1 Disconnect the inverter as described in chapter 10 2 Remove all connection cables from the inverter Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts A A Wait 20 minutes before disassembling until the housing has DANGER cooled down 3 Screw off all projecting cable glands 4 Lift the inverter off the bracket and unscrew the bracket screws 10 2 Packing the Inverter If possible always pack the inverter in its original carton and secure it with tension belts If itis 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 10 3 Storing the Inverter Store the inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are always between 25 C and 60 C 10 4 Disposing of the Inverter Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with household ge waste Please accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic bd waste which apply at the installation site at that time Ensure that the old rv unit and where applicable any accessories are disposed of in a proper manner 42 11 Trouble shooting Sometimes the PV inverter does not work normally we recommend the following solutions for
13. D ORO D mo 7 1 Monitoring Products 7 2 Monitoring System 7 3 RS485 cable connection 7 4 Using shine tool to set the information of the inverter bE mmm m m m m m m m m m mm m m 9 wm mm mm mm uH EE EE EN REO ESO y mm um EH EE EE EE EH ES ES um 9 pg menn ow 1 8 1 Start Up the inverter I 1 8 2 Disconnecting the Inverter ee Y Q9 E EH EH EN EN EN EN EN END NN END NN NS ENS S OS UD D OO ROS Oy 9 1 Checking Heat Dissipation 9 2 Cleaning the Inverter wm mm mm um us us Em Nm mm EE EH EN EE EM Em 9 3 Checking the DC switch On m mm m m mmm m mmm m m m um 9 qum mm mm mm Em Em EE EE EE EE EE EM ENS SD ED D D LO D UO EO 10 1 Dismantling the Inverter 10 2 Packing the Inverter 10 3 Storing the Inverter 10 4 Disposing of the Inverter v E um vr re END EN EM EN EM EN EN EN EN EN EN EN EN a 12 1 Normal Mode 12 2 Fault Mode 12 3 Shutdown Mode t mmmmumumum mmm m m m m m m m m m m m m m 7 wm um EE EH EE EE EE MY mE EE EH EN EN EM Em 5 pm eee eee ee 14 1 Warranted products 8 14 2 Limited Product Warranty I 4 14 3 Liability I y 14 4 Warranty conditions O a 4m m um mm mm EN ES EE um 5 t 15 1 Specification 15 2 Efficiency curve EE EE a Y 1 Notes on this manual 1 4 Storage of the manuals 1 1 Validity The manual and other documents must be stored in a convenient This manual describes the assembly installation commissioning pide ENE
14. DEL Opt a Det kli Opt e figure 5 6 3 21 NOTE in the inverter wire box AC terminal pin is written asL1 L2 and PE not the pin number that just for the default net model if you connect to other net model you much connect the wire to the terminal pin number exactiude as above If several Growatt inverter are installed in a three phase AC grid it is recommended to distribute the inverters between the phases in order to reduce the power unbalances between the phases Always refer to WARNING the local standards si plusieurs Growatt inverter sont install s sur un r seau lectrique courant alternatif trois phases Il est recommand de distribuer les onduleurs entre les phases pour r duire les d s quilibres de puissance WARNING entre les phases Toujours vous r f rer aux normes locales Connection of the AC cable o di p P p ell ell O S OJOO O O Use Copper Conductors Only Use 12 10AWG 90 C Copper wire Tightening torque 4 5Nm 40 pound j eh 7 22 23 Output connection terminal gt Make sure the grid AC utility configuration types If you grid standard is not the factory default type don t worried you just need to wire the local AC grid according with the figure 5 6 3 after wiring both DC input and AC output you can use the LCD to choose the NET model to make the inverter s
15. GROWATT NEW ENERGY CO LTD No 28 Guangming Road Shiyan Baoan District Shenzhen P R China T 4867552747 1942 F 4867552747 2131 E infoQginverter com W www growatt com AP UM 004 03 Installation powering tomorrow rowatt Growatt 1500 US Growatt 2000 US Growatt 3000 US Operation Manual gt Directory pr n o i 1 1 Validity 1 2 Target Group 1 3 Additional information 1 4 Storage of the manuals 1 5 Symbols Used AAA 1 6 Markings on this product daa aaa aaa a 1 2 1 Safety Instructions C n et ce ee Pd mm mm um um EN EE EN NN ENS EE EE EE EE EE EE HHH Aa 3 1 Inverter Overview 3 2 Information of Label 3 3 Dimensions and weight 3 4 Transportation 3 5 Storage of Inverter wm um um EE EE EE RSE MA E um m 3 6 The advantage of the unit um m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m 7 um um um EM EM E ED rn i 14 1 Unpacking and inspection gt 9 9 ER Em Em EN EE EE EE ED HD NND SO ODD OD A HR 5 1 Safety 5 2 Selecting the installation location 5 3 Mounting the Inverter with bracket 5 4 Fixed the inverter on the wall 5 5 Check Inverter Installation Status 5 6 Electrical Connection 5 7 Commissioning Checking ye mmm um um um um UM UM See 6 y mE mmm m m m m m m m n m VOS 6 1 Display and messages 6 2 Setting the LCD display um u um um um us n GU OU UU UO UU Gn 99m um Em Em Em EM EE EE EM EE EN EN EN EDEN D OON
16. Hz 60Hz59 5 00 9Hz 6012 59 3 60 5 F2 Operating 25 60 C 25 60 C 25 60 C range temperature 13 140 F 13 140 F 13 140 F range with derating above with derating above with derating above Phase shift cos qp 45 C 1135 ASPE 113 F AB C 113 THDI 3 3 239 Noise emission x 25 dB A x 25 dB A lt 25 dB A typical d ongie prase ee ale pass Altitude Up to 2000m 6560ft without power derating 50 Relative humidity Consumption night Topology Cooling concept Enclosure 95 lt 0 5W transformerless Natural Type 3R 95 lt 0 5W transformerless Natural Type 3R 95 lt 0 5W transformerless Natural Type 3R Features D M M HQ DC connection AC connection display Interfaces RS485 RS232 Bluetooth RF Zigbee Warranty 10 years 15 years Certificates and approvals 15 2 Efficiency curve Efficiency o 0895 10 2 o Screw terminal Screw terminal LCD yes yes opt opt opt yes opt Screw terminal Screw terminal LED yes yes opt opt opt yes opt Screw terminal Screw terminal LCD yes yes opt opt opt yes opt ULT7ZA41 ULT998 IEEE 1547 CSA E22 2 No 107 1 1 FEC Part15 Class A amp B CEC Efficiency 96 0 250 Vde 330 Vde 360 Vide 30 40 50 60 70 Bs 90 1008 of Rated Output Power Grow
17. 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 12 5 2 Selecting the installation location gt Thisis guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation location to avoid potential damages to device and operators gt Raintight or wet location hubs that comply with the requirements in the Standard for Conduit Tubing and Cable Fittings UL 514B are to be used gt Theunit shall be mounted at least 914 mm 3 feet above the ground gt The installation location must be suitable for the inverter s weight and dimensions for a long period time 2 Select the installation location so that the status display can be easily viewed gt Donotinstall the inverter on structures constructed of flammable or thermolabile materials gt The humidity of the installation location should be 0 95 without condensation gt The installation location must be freely and safely to get at all times gt Vertically installation or tilted backwards by max 15 and make sure the connection of inverter must be downwards Never install horizontal and avoids forward and sideways tilt gt Besurethatthe inverter is out of the children s reach gt Don t put any things on the inverter Do not cover the inverter gt Donot install the inverter near television antenna or any other antennas antenna cables gt Inve
18. SNO Ges LIII O tant HOUR and maintenance of the following Growatt Inverters damage caused by failure to observe these instructions Growatt 1500 US Growatt 2000 US Growatt 3000 US The following types of safety instructions and general information 1 5 Symbols Used This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment appear in this document as described below connected to the Growatt inverter e g PV modules Information concerning the connected equipment is available from the Read the manual manufacturer of the equipment A Danger indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 1 2 Target Group DANGER This manual is for qualified personnel Qualified personnel WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if have received training and have demonstrated skills and not avoided could result in death or serious injury AAA knowledge in the construction and operation of this device WARNING CAUTION Qualified personnel are trained to deal with the dangers and hazards involved in installing electric devices CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor moderate injury 1 3 Additional information CAUTION Find further information on special topics in the download area at Failure to observe a warning indicated in this manual may lead to damage to propert www ginverter com NOTICE y g property 1 6 Markings on this product
19. at the same time you can select your own compare inverters and parameters In Wave Data Interface Query the inverter real time and history power wave work data and error information Multi languages English French German Spanish and etc Support OS WinXP Vista win7 2000 2003 34 7 1 2 Shine Vision Shine Vision which consists of a power monitor and a number of transmitters can achieve 1 to 6 monitoring modes The transmitters transmit the power data collected from a photovoltaic inverter to the monitor and display the data onto the monitor screen asalong as data of generated energy the gross generated energy and the generation income obtained from the above mentioned data through some simple calculations We can also see AC voltage two way PV voltage indoor temperature date and time as well as CO2 emissions Shine Vision 7 1 3 Shine Pano Shine Pano have a large touch screen customers can browse data or set communication parameters inverter parameters by touching easily It is designed for solar power plant remote monitoring While supporting both wired and wireless communication ShineWebbox can simultaneously monitor record and analyze inverter operating parameters real time with a maximum quantity of 50 Monitored data also can be sent to Shine Server Shine Pano 7 1 4 Shine Webbox Shine WebBox is specially designed for solar power plant remote monitoring While supporting both wired and wireless communi
20. ation and not directly exposure to the sunshine Manufacturer Warranty 14 This certificate represents a 10 year warranty for the Growatt inverter products listed below Possession of this certificate validates a standard factory warranty of 5 years from the date of purchase 14 1 Warranted products This warranty is applicable solely to the following products Growatt1500 US Growatt2000 US Growatt3000 US Growatt3600MTL US Growatt4200MTL US GrowattSOOOMTL US 14 2 Limited Product Warranty Applicable under normal application installation use and service conditions Growatt warrants the above listed products to be free from defects and or failure specified for a period not exceeding ten 10 years from the date of sale as shown in the Proof of Purchase to the Original purchaser 46 47 The warranties described in these Limited Warranties are exclusive and are expressly in lieu of and exclude all other warranties whether written oral express or implied including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose use or application and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Growatt unless such other obligations or liabilities are expressly agreed to it in writing signed and approved by Growatt Growatt shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for damage or injury to persons or property or for other loss or injury resulting from any cause whatsoever arising out of
21. att1500 US 240Vac 51 Efficiency Sa Elficiency CEG Efficiency 96 5 250 Voc 350 Vdc m 400 Vidic 100 95 90 85 80 75 gw 20 30 40 50 60 cOn 80 90 100 s of Rated Output Power Growatt2000 US 240Vac CEC Efficiency z 96 5 10 mj 250 Vide 360 Vde 400 Vide 20 30 40 509 60 70 80 90 100 Of Rated Output Power Growatt3000 US 240Vac 52 53 16 Download Address www ginverter com Download aspx 1 Contact If you have technical problems about our products contact the Growatt Service line We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance 2 V Y Y V Inverter type Serial number of the inverter Event number or display message of the inverter Type and number of PV modules connected Optional equipment
22. casing Inverter contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified service personnel all wiring and electrical installation should be conducted by a qualified service personnel gt Carefully remove the unit from its packaging and inspect for external damage If you find any imperfections please contact your local dealer gt Besure that the inverters connect to the ground in order to protect property and personal safety gt Theinverter must only be operated with PV generator Do not connect any other source of energy to it 2 Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside the PV Inverter Please disconnect these circuits before servicing gt This unit is designed to feed power to the public power grid utility only Do not connect this unit to an AC source or generator Connecting Inverter to external devices could result in serious damage to your equipment gt When a photovoltaic panel is exposed to light it generates a DC voltage When connected to this equipment a photovoltaic panel will charge the DC link capacitors gt Energy stored in this equipment s DC link capacitors presents a risk of electric shock Even after the unit is disconnected from the grid and photovoltaic panels high voltages may still exist inside the PV Inverter Do not remove the casing until at least 5 minutes after disconnecting all power sources gt Although designed to meet all safety requirements some parts and surfaces of
23. cation Shine WebBox can simultaneously monitor record and analyze inverter operating parameters real time with a maximum quantity of 50 Monitored data can be sent to ShineServer Shine WebBox 7 1 5 Shine Server Shine Server is a remote data server it is based on B S structure It can receive monitoring data from Shine Webbox or Shine Pano and publish monitored data to LAN or WAN User can easily access data browse interface via an Internet Explorer 7 2 Monitoring System The inverter provides RS485 interface and RS232 interface to communicate with remote PC or logger User can monitor the inverter s state via the following types of communication systems 40 2 Through RS485 interface Data logger Inverter E5485 R5485 Data logger gt Through RS485 interface Data logger PC Inverter Data logger gt Through RS485 interface RS485 232 converter PC Inverter RS405 RS232 Converter 35 7 3 RS485 cable connection 1 Unscrew the plastic connector 3 Put two heat shrink tubes onto the front head of RS485 cable Fa in m M a 4 Insert the two metal head into relevant small cupreous hole and fasten the connection by soldering 36 5 Make the heat shrink tubes wrap the joint 5 Make the heat shrink tubes wrap the joint IP 7 Connect the RS485 connector onto the inverter Make sure the connection matched 1 to 1 2 to 2 37
24. common troubleshooting The following table can help the technician to understand the problem and take action Error message No AC Connection AC V Outrange AC F Outrange Over Temperature PV Isolation Low Output High DCI Residual High PV Voltage High 43 Description No utility grid connected or utility grid power failure Utility grid voltage is out of permissible range Utility grid frequency out of permissible range Temperature outrange Insulation problem Output current DC offset too high Leakage current too high The DC input voltage is exceeding the maximum tolerable value Suggestion 1 Check AC wiring especially the ground wire 2 ContactGrowatt 1 Check grid typ and voltage 2 f the error message still exists despite the grid voltage being within the tolerable range contact Growatt 1 Check grid frequency 2 f the error message is displayed despite the grid frequency being within the tolerable range contact Growatt 1 check the inverter operation state 2 f the error message is displayed still please contact Growatt 1 Check if panel enclosure ground properly 2 Check if inverter ground properly 3 Check if the DC breaker gets wet 4 f the error message is displayed despite the above checking passed contact Growatt 1 Restart inverter 2 f error message still exists contact Growatt 1 Restart inverter 2 f error message still exists conta
25. connected to the as thin film PV modules with cells on a metallic substrate l eh d i a Growatt US Only ground the mounting frame of the PV modules may only be used if their coupling capacity does no Te Ni J P y If you connect grounded PV modules to the Growatt US the error message PV exceed 470nF During feed in operation a leakage l ISO Low N current flows from the cells to earth the size of which depends on the manner in which the PV modules are NOTICE installed e g foil on metal roof and on the weather P Approprite Usage rain snow This normal leakage current may not exceed 50mA due to the fact that the inverter would otherwise automatically disconnect from the electricity The Growatt Inverter converts DC Current from PV generator into AC current grid as a protective measure The inverter is suitable for mounting indoors and outdoors You can use the AC current gernerated as follows 4 Certified countries With the appropriate settings the unit will comply with the requirements Energy flows into the house grid The consumers connected specified in the following standards and directives for example household devices or lighting consume the energy The energy left over is fed into the public grid When 2 ME M the Growatt is not gernerating any energy e g at night the IEEE 1547 House grid consumers which are connected are supplied by the public grid The Growatt does not have its own energy meter W
26. ct Growatt Disconnect the DC switch immediately Error 100 Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error Error 101 102 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 2 5V reference voltage fault Communication fault Slave processor can t receive data from Master processor Consistent fault Data received by Master and Slave processor are different The reason can be utility grid voltage or frequency change frequently EEPROM fault Relay fault Init model fault GFCI Device Damage HCT fault Communication fault Master processor can t receive data from Slave processor Bus voltage fault 1 Restart inverter 2 f error message still exists contact Growatt 1 Restart inverter 2 f error message still exists contact Growatt 1 Restart inverter 2 f error message appears frequently or error message still exists after replacement check utility grid if you require help contact Growatt 3 If error message still exists contact Growatt Contact Growatt Contact Growatt Contact Growatt Contact Growatt Contact Growatt 1 Restart the inverter 2 f error message still exists contact Growatt Contact Growatt 44 45 12 Operation Modes 12 1 Normal Mode In this mode the inverter works normally and LED turns green 1 Whenever the DC voltage is higher than 150Vdc inverter converts power to grid as generated by the PV panels
27. ddress Power 2016 2w Net Model 2 Set Net Model Power 2013 4w model P7U1M2S4 The inverter model When inverter started to connect to grid the following message will appear on LCD screen Power 2016 8w FW Version U 1 2 The software version Power 2009 6w Etoday 7 1kwh Power 2012 8w SerNO DK00000000 The Serial Number 31 32 33 6 2 Setting the LCD display The inverter can support three kinds of knock single knock double knock Each kind of knock has different function Refer to specified definition in Table below Knock type Definition Key SET Double knock Before light the background the types of knock functions are the same just light the background That the background light will automatically off if there is no knock detected in 10 seconds Sound control can define the display language luminance of the display and utility model choice When the LCD is dark Knock and double knock make it becomes bright Knock to make it display next information or change the set situation Double knock make the display stand for 30 second enter to setting the menu gt Setting language Knock to make the display bright knock to set language double knock to enter language English knock to select the language you need and wait until the display become dark gt Setting luminance of the display Knock to make the display bright gt knock to set LCD contrast double knock to enter
28. ect the inverter on the AC and DC sides 19 Danger of damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge Take appropriate ESD precautions when replacing and WARNING installing the inverter Before connecting the power cables you much connect both ground wire of DC and AC side in wire box first DANGER 5 6 2 System Diagram with Inverter Electrical Intended Use The unit converts the DC current generated by the photovoltaic PV modules to grid compliant alternating current and feed in into the electricity grid Growatt 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 gt This unit or system is provided with fixed trip limits and shall not be aggregated above 30 kW on a single Point of Common Connection gt PV Panel Provide DC power to inverter gt Converts DC Direct Current power from PV panelto AC Alternating Current power Because Inverter is grid connected it controls the current amplitude according to the PV Panel power supply Inverter always tries to convert the maximum power from your PV panel gt Connection system This interface between Utility and PV Inverter may consist of electrical breaker fuse and connecting terminals To comply with local safety standards and codes the connection system should be designed and implemented by a
29. ength should not exceed 50 m the resister of the N cable will consume inverter output power finally reduce the NOTICE inverter efficiency 5 6 4 Connect to PV Panel DC input Risk of electric shock and fire use only with PV modules and with a maximum system voltage of 450Vdc for Growatt1500 US 500V for Growatt2000 US amp Growatt3000 US Electric shock hazard the DC conductors of this photovoltaic system are normally ungrounded but will become A intermittently grounded without indication when the inverter measures the PV array isolation DANGER Because of the transformer less design the DC positive pole and DC negative pole of PV arrays are not permitted to be grounded Do not disconnect the DC connectors under load CS NY O Q E 43 QuUOJO OJOO l PF Do not disconnect under load I 00 Py Use Sepper Conductors Saly Use 12 10AWG 90 C copper wire Tightening torque 4 3Nm 10 pound inek y X N Ne A c a Sou BC T pe add Input connection terminal 2 Suggestions for the PV modules of the connected strings e Same type e Same quantity of PV modules connected in series gt Wiring inverter in parallel The inverter can be connected in parallel in order to obtain more power each inverter shall connect to its own PV array cannot connect a single PV array to more than one inverter That will cause the
30. er rate Power Factor PV LCD display Abbreviation for Alternating Current Abbreviation for Direct Current 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 20 000 W for half an hour and then at a constant power of 10 000 W for another half an hour it has fed 15 000Wh of energy into the power distribution grid within that hour 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 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 is the ratio of true 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 Abbreviation for photovoltaics 6 1 Display and messages 6 1 1 LCD display Starting up display sequence Once the PV power is sufficient Inverter displays information as shown in the flow chart as follow
31. g step 1 Open the independent DC separate unit the DC switch on the Growatt US inverter and the AC separate unit 2 Open the left hand side knock out hole 3 installation rubber pipe into the knock out hole and pull the pipe nut slightly feed the cables through the pipe into the wire box till the terminal 4 connect the PV cables to the terminal correct gt Cable requirements Product Model Area mm2 AWG No Growatt1500 US 3 33 5 26 10 12 Growatt2000 US 3 33 5 26 10 12 Growatt3000 US 3 935 26 10 12 5 7 Commissioning Checking 2 2 2 VV Cover the wire box Close the DC separate unit and the DC switch on the inverter When the PV panels are connected and PV voltage is greater than 100 Vdc but the AC grid is not yet connected the message on the LCD display produce the following messages in order Growatt Inverter gt Waiting gt No AC connection The display repeats No AC connection and the LED will be red Setting grid model choice See the chapter 6 2 Setting the LCD display Close the AC separate unit between inverter and grid The normal operating sequence begins Under normal operating conditions the LCD displays Power xxxx xW That is the power fed to the grid The LED turns green This completes the check 28 29 Glossary AC DC Energy Power Pow
32. hen 2 CSA C22 2 No 107 1 1 energy is fed into the public grid the energy meter spins gt Pro backwards Growatt can preset special grid parameters for other countries installation NNN locations according to customer requests after evaluation by Growatt You can Public grid connected to a separate energy meter The energy produced is make later modifications yourself by changing software parameters with MUN compensated at a rate depending on the electric power respective communication products e g shinebus or shineNet ect To change company the grid relevant parameters you need a personal access code if you need it please contact with Growatt GROWATT PVG I rid Inverter Persons with limited physical or mental abilities may only work with the Growatt 3 2 Information of Label inverter following proper instruction and under constant supervision Children are ii En forbidden to play with the Growatt inverter Must keep the Growatt inverter away Mag input short circuit curent You can identify the pv inverter by the type label It Nominal output power from children Default grid voltage setting is on the left side of the enclosure EE Range EET aS ee bue E Re gt The type of product Type Model m Q Qualification of Skilled Workers Range of grid frequency kk RARE Device specific characteristics Eco ui NE 2 e Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated gt Specifications of the inverter 2
33. inverter to work abnormally the worst condition inverter will be damaged Public Grid O NK we Breaker 26 27 gt Under any condition Make sure the maximum open circuit voltage Voc of each PV string is less than 450Vdc for Growatt1500 US 500Vdc for Growatt2000 US amp Growatt3000 US e Donotconnectstrings with an open circuit voltage greater than the Max input voltage of the inverter If the strings voltage exceeds the Max input voltage of the inverter it can be destroyed due to overvoltage All warranty claims become void e Check the design of the PV plant The Max open circuit voltage which can occur at solar panels ambient temperature of 10 C must not exceed the Max input voltage of the inverter gt Before connecting PV panels to DC terminals please make sure the polarity is correct Incorrect polarity connection could permanently damage the unit Check short circuit current of the PV string The total short circuit current of the PV string should be less than the inverter s maximum DC current gt Connect the positive and negative terminals from the PV panel to positive terminals and negative terminals on the Inverter Each DC terminal on Inverter can withstand 12Adc for 1500 US 14Adc for 2000 US 17Adc for 3000 US High voltages exist when the PV panel is exposed to the sun To reduce risk of electric shock avoid touching live components and treat connection terminals carefully gt Wirin
34. ning 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 Grounding the PV generator Comply with the local requirements 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 these in order to have optimal protection of the system and personnel The inverter may only be operated with a permanent DC and ACSwitch connection to the public power grid The inverter is not intended for mobile use Any other or additional use is Separate the Growatt US securely from the grid and the PV generators using DC NOTICE EE EO and AC Switch DC and AC Switch shall be able to disconnect all unground conductors after installation 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 4 Grounding the PV modules Capacitive Discharge Currents P l 9 u l The Growatt US is a transformerless inverter That is why it has no galvanic PV modules with large capacities relative to earth such separation Do not ground the DC circuits of the PV modules
35. qualified technician gt Utility Referred to as grid in this manual is the way your electric power company provides power to your place Principle of PV plant system and rote e l nor OO Utility grid Wire box In the wire box the right side is AC output wire connection terminal and the left side is PV input wire connection terminal the middle is DC switch 20 Use only solid or stranded wire but not fine stranded wire N e Use cables with high ambient temperatures NOTICE e Use cables with a large cross section Code Name Detail A Conductor cross section Conductor cross section B Stripping insulation 12mm 5 6 3 Connecting to the grid AC utility Grid standard Before wiring the inverter the installer needs to determine the grid configuration that the inverter will be connected to The Growatt inverter is default set for utility interconnection with 240Vac from factory However you can choose the Net MODEL through the LCD to set the inverter to be fitted the commonly used utility configuration types shown in the figure 5 6 3 Based on the local grid standards it is possible to select different connection types The available configurations are shown in the following table Ll LI L1 G R I D P P ng em STANDARD p A 2U08Vac 240Vac 3phase phase A AC terminal pin from left to right wiring to terminal pin NET MODEL NET MODEL NET MODEL NET MO
36. r unit is damaged after unpacking please notify the shipping company and GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD immediately Meanwhile please check the delivery for completeness and for visible external damages of the inverter If there are anything damaged or missing please contact your dealer Don t dispose its original package If you want to transport the inverter it is better to store the inverter into the original package Complete delivery should contain as follows 10 monisme 1 Sater tockscrews s esses 0 Mountingframescrewesteeve 6 Bluetooth 1 Optional Though the packaging box of Growatt is durable please treat the N packing box gently and avoid dispose the packing box In this package they are inverter cystosepiment and carton from inside NOTICE to outside Installation and Electrical Connection 5 5 1 Safety Danger to life due to fire or explosion A Despite careful construction electrical devices can cause fires DANGER Do not install the inverter on easily flammable materials and where flammable materials are stored A DANGER Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts A Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be DANGER touched inadvertently 2 Allelectrical installations shall be done in accordance with the local and national electrical codes Do not remove the
37. roduct of Growatt Warranty claims will not be honored if the type of serial number on the inverters have been altered removed or rendered illegible 14 3 Liability The liability of Growatt in respect of any defects in its PV inverters shall be limited to compliance with the obligations as stated in these terms and conditions of warranty Maximum liability shall be limited to the sale price of the product Growatt shall accept no liability for loss of profit resultant of indirect damage any loss of electrical power and or compensation of energy suppliers within the express meaning of that term The warranty rights as meant herein are not transferable or assignable to any third party excepting the named warranty holder 14 4 Warranty conditions If a device becomes defective during the agreed Growatt factory warranty period and provided that it will not be impossible or unreasonable the device will be as selected by Growatt gt 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 Technical Data 1 5 15 1 Specification 48
38. rter 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 Please make sure the inverter is installed atthe right place The inverter can t install close to trunk a E The inverter can t install to direct sunlight drench firn location We suggest that the inverters should be installed at the location with some cover or protection SUL X sk SSS 0 fux cux 2 Observe the minimum clearances to walls other inverters or objects as shown in the diagram below in order to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation Direction Min clearance cm above 30 sies 01 30 14 TM 20 pue 20 D Dc AR Ambient dimensions of one inverter I S a z z j 3 3 I I on on C1 on O O O O O O O O 3 3 3 3 Min 30cm Min 30cm Min 30cm Min 30cm Min 30cm E 5 gt on J 5 a O e 3 O
39. uit the local grid type in the chapter 6 2 Setting the LCD display gt You must install a AC separate circuit breaker or other load disconnection unit between the inverter and utility in order to ensure that the inverter can be safely disconnected under load The separate disconnection unit spec require as follow Voltage the voltage much not less than the AC grid voltage which you connection WARNING Current the current much not less than 1 2 times of the inverter max output current which defined in the inverter spec We suggest the AC separate unit spec as follow Growatt Growatt Growatt 1500 US 2000 US 3000 US 240Vac 10A 400Vac 15A 400Vac 20A 400Vac Q277Vac 10A 400Vac 10A 400Vac 15A 400Vac gt Wiring Step 1 Open the AC separate unit between the inverter and utility and the DC switch on the inverter 2 Open the wire box cover and the knock out hole 3 installation rubber pipe into the knock out hole and pull the pipe nut slightly feed the cablesthrough the pipe into the wire box till the terminal 24 25 4 TheACside terminal is clear Connect cables into relevant terminals as the figure 5 6 3 gt Cable requirements Product Model Area mm AWG No Growatt1500 US 3 33 5 26 10 12 Growatt2000 US 3 33 5 26 10 12 Growatt3000 US 3 33 5 26 10 12 The cables l
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