Growatt 1-3K-S User Manual
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1. gt In order to minimize the potential of a shock hazard due to hazardous voltage cover the entire solar array with dark material prior to connecting the array to any equipment A CAUTION 2 5 Electrical Symbol A DANGER gt Grounding the PV modules The Growatt inverter 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 inverter Only ground the mounting frame of the PV modules If you connect grounded PV modules to the Growatt inverters the error message PV ISO Low 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 Connection Warnings description The components in the inverter are live Touching live components can result in serious injury or death e Do not open the inverter except the wire box by qualified persons e Electrical installation repairs and conversions may only be carried out by electrically qualified persons e Do not touch damaged inverters Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter e There is residual voltage in the inverter The inverter takes 20 minutes to discharge e Wait 20 minutes before you open the wire box Persons w2. 11 1 Dismantling the Inverter 1 Disconnect the inverter as described in section 7 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 CAUTION cooled down 3 Screw off all projecting cable glands 4 Lift the inverter off the bracket and unscrew the bracket screws 11 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 11 3 Storing the Inverter Store the inverter in a dry place where ambient temperatures are always between 25 C and 60 C 11 4 Disposing of the Inverter Do not dispose of faulty inverters or accessories together with household waste Please accordance with the disposal regulations for electronic waste which apply at the installation site at that time Ensure that the old mm nit and where applicable any accessories are disposed of in a proper manner 12 1 Specification Technical Data 12 Model Growatt 1000 S Growatt 1500 S Growatt 2000 S Growatt 3000 S Input data DC Max DC power 1300W 2300W 3400W Max DC voltage 450V 450V 500V Start voltage 80V 80V 80V PV voltage range 70V 450V 70V 450V 70V 500V MPP work voltage 70V 450V 1
3. 16A 2 The grid connection is made using 3 conductors L N and PE We recommend the following requirements for Growatt 1000 S Growatt 1500 S Growatt 2000 S Growatt 3000 S Model _ mm Area mm2 AWG no MAX cable length m Growatt 1000 S 205 3 332 12 63 Growatt 1500 S 2 05 3 332 12 45 Growatt 2000 S _2 05 3 332 12 47 Growatt 3000 S _2 05 3 332 12 30 3 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 sealing ring pressure screw 4 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 5 Push the threaded sleeve into the socket element screw the pressure screw tightly onto the threaded sleeve rs ray 5 T aa pr EE gt Click gt P 7 y 7 CT Fig 1 Lar Era Y Yo T p Wa Kj r fy a ui Close the connector 6 Finally insert the AC connection plug into the AC connection receptacle on the inverter JE N k A qf a lt af pti gt hird a ce i T Fa 1 l FG ai i 1 i 1 gt a I r A EP i F 4 int FE z p 7 i i 1 Lock the housing Unlock the housing 23 5 7 3 Connecting the PV array 5 7 3 1 Conditions for DC connection The inverter has 1 independent string input The diagram drawing of DC side is shown as below notice that t
4. 6 Monitoring tool instructions gm EBB SB BSS TTT ZZ et 0 ll nd 7 1 Start up the Inverter 1 I I 7 2 Shutdown the Inverter EZ EE EE EE EE EN EN EN EE EN EE EE EN EN EN EE EE EN EN EHH 8 1 Waiting mode 8 2 Normal mode 8 3 Fault mode 8 4 Shutdown mode lt a DN ON ON AO OE ON NN r EE tNasss sa 33 9 1 Checking heat dissipation 9 2 Checking the DC switch 9 3 Cleaning the Inverter EE Le rn an mn EE MN ME EE EE t 1 10 1 Warnings W I i 10 2 Errors E EEE EE EN EE NE NE 11 1 Dismantling the Inverter i 1 11 2 Packing the Inverter 1 z 11 3 Storing the Inverter i 1 i 11 4 Disposing of the Inverter eee ft mm ren 12 1 Specification 12 2 DC connector info 12 3 Trip volatge amp Trip frequency 12 4 Torque An mn OM OM MN M 12 5 Accessories Gm EEE EEE EEE EE eee eee eee 1 r DE EE EE EE EE EN HH EN g 1 13 1 Single inverter 13 2 Multi inverters i EEE NN t a E 14 1 List I I i i 14 2 Download address JE NE EE EN EN Manual Introduce and Copyright Copyright 2010 Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photographic magnetic or otherwise without the prior written permission of Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology
5. Co Ltd Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co Ltd makes no representations express or implied with respect to this documentation or any of the equipment and or software it may describe including with no limitation any implied warranties of utility merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose All such warranties are expressly disclaimed Neither Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co Ltd nor its distributors or dealers shall be liable for any indirect incidental or consequential damages under any circumstances The exclusion of implied warranties may not apply in all cases under some statutes and thus the above exclusion may not apply Specifications are subject to change without notice Every attempt has been made to make this document complete accurate and up to date Readers are cautioned however that Growatt reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall not be responsible for any damages including indirect incidental or consequential damages caused by reliance on the material presented including but not limited to omissions typographical errors arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material All trademarks are recognized even if these are not marked separately Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is not a registered trademark Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology CO LTD 1st East amp 3rd Floor Jiayu Industrial Zone Xibianling Shangwu Villa
6. 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 inverter inverter 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 Inverters are designed and tested according to international safety requirements however certainsafety 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 Symbol description gt Prior to installation inspect the unit to ensure absence of any transport or handling damage which could affect 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 A specified cooling requirements gt WARNING Unauthorized removal of necessary protections improper use incorrect installation and operation may lead to serious safety and shock hazards and or equipment damage
7. has no galvanic separation Do not ground the DC circuits of the PV modules connected to the inverter Only ground the mounting frame of the PV modules If you connect grounded modules to the inverter the error message PV ISO Low The inverter must be connected to the AC grounding conductor of the power distribution grid via the ground terminal PE A Because of the transformerless design the DC positive pole and DC negative pole of PV arrays are not permitted to be grounded WARNING 5 6 Connect grid type TN C grid suitable TN S grid suitable TN C S grid suitable TI grid suitable 21 22 5 7 Electrical connection 5 7 1 Safety Danger to life due to lethal voltages A High voltages which may cause electric shocks are present in the conductive parts of the inverter Prior to performing any work on DANGER the inverter disconnect the inverter 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 WARNING inverter 5 7 2 Connection to the grid AC Please connect AC cable obey the following procedures 1 Switch off AC breaker and secure against being inadvertently switched back on About the AC breaker please refer to the below form Types Max current output Suggested AC switch spec Growatt 1000 S 4 7A 400Vac 10A Growatt 1500 S 7 8A 400Vac 16A Growatt 2000 S 9 5A 400Vac 16A Growatt 3000 S 14 3A 400Vac
8. hours The energy is the power calculated over time If for example your inverter operates at a constant power of 1500W for half an hour and then at a constant power of 1000 W for another half an hour it has fed 1250 Wh 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 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 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 Safety 2 2 1 Intended Use The unit converts
9. humidity 2111 207 127 2111267 127 5 5KG 97 97 96 5 96 5 99 5 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 5 5KG 5 5KG 91 96 5 99 5 yes yes yes yes 271 267 127 320 261 142 6 6KG 25 C 609C 13 4 140 F with derating above 50 C 122 F lt 25 dB A lt 25 dB A 2000m 6560ft without derating lt 0 5W Natural Ip65 100 lt 0 5W lt 0 5 W transformerless Natural Natural Ip65 Ip65 100 100 lt 25 dB A lt 25 dB A lt 0 5W Natural Ip65 100 Features DC connection H4 H4 H4 H4 AC connection connector connector connector connector Display LCD LCD LCD LCD Interfaces RS232 Wifi yes opt yes opt yes opt yes opt Warranty 5 years 10 years yes opt yes opt yes opt yes opt Certificates and approvals CE VDE 0126 1 1 IEC 62109 G83 As4777 AS NZS 3100 12 2 DC connector info 12 3 Trip volatge amp Trip frequency Country Undervoltage Overvoltage Underfrequncy Overfrequncy Australia 207V 263V 46 0Hz 54 0Hz Spain 196V 252V 48 0Hz 50 5H2 Greece 184V 264V 47 5Hz 51 0Hz Germany 184V 252V 47 53nHz blA7 Hz UK 201V 251V 47 5Hz 51 5Hz Ireland 210V 250V 47 1Hz 50 45Hz China 196V 252V 48 0Hz 50 5Hz Denmark 207V 252V 4A7 5HZ 52 0Hz Hungary 195V 253V 49 0Hz 51 0Hz Italy 184V 275V 49 0Hz 51Hz Belgium 195V 253V 47 5Hz 50 5Hz 47 12 4 Torque Enclosure lid screws 7kg cm Shell and RS232 screws 7kg cm AC termina
10. ms l Trip Value 232 0 U 389 ms Step Result PASS 81 gt s2 Fregency Limit Value 51 50 Hz 66 ms Trip Value 49 95 Hz 66 ms Step Result PASS 81 lt 52 Freqency Limit Value 47 53 Hz 66 ms Trip Value 56 63 Hz 66 ms Step Result PASS 59 81 1 16Un Volt Limit Value 252 6 U 2666 ms Trip Value 232 0 U 2665 ms Step Result PASS 27 52 6 46Un Volt gt Test fail condition Condition Reason Reason Test Stop Communication lose or inverter Check the communication or occur other fault when testing check the inverter state Test fail The trip value of the test result is Check the grid state make sure not in the limit of the spec the grid is stable and retest 6 2 3 GFCI function GFCI is short for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter which is used for preventing from being electric shock The inverter is equipped with integrated RCD Residual Current Protective Device and RCM Residual Current Operated Monitor The current sensor will detect the volume of the leakage current and compare it with the pre set value If the leakage current is above the permitted range the RCD will disconnect the inverter from the AC load 6 2 4 PV isolation detection The ISO function a protection mechanism The inverter measures the resistances between both the positive pole and negative pole of PV panel and earth Either of the measured value is lower than the limit the PV inverter will not connect to grid the o
11. 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 series 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 XXXX single phase inverter Inverter PV Modules DC Breaker AC Breaker Energy Meter Public Grid The inverter may only be operated with a permanent connection to the public power grid The inverter 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
12. the maximum layers for original carton is seven as this ensures safe transport 3 4 2 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 The storage temperature should be always between 25 C and 60 C And the storage relative humidity should be always between 0 and 95 gt If there are a batch of inverters needs to be stored the maximum layers for original carton as follow The maximum layers is 11 for Growatt 1000 S 3000 S gt After long term storage local installer or service department of GROWATT should perform a comprehensive test before installation 3 5 The advantage of Inverter gt Maximum efficiency of 97 gt Wide input voltage range from 70 500Vdc gt Integrated DC switch gt Sound control gt Multi communication pattern gt Easy installation 14 4 Unpacking Thoroughly inspect the packaging upon received If any damage to the carton is visible or if you find that the inverter unit is damaged after unpacking please notify the shipping company and SHENZHEN 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
13. 80V range nominal voltage Full load dc voltage 110V 400V range Max input current 10A Max input current 10A per string Number of independent 171 MPP trackers strings per MPP tracker Output AC Rated AC output power 1000W Max AC power 1000W Max output ATA current AC nominal 220V 230V 240V voltage range 180Vac 280Vac AC grid 50 60Hz 5 Hz frequency range Power factor gt 0 99 THDI lt 3 AC connection Single phase 70V 450V 250V 50 60Hz 5 Hz Single phase 70V 450V 250V 70V 500V 250V 200V 450V 250V 400V 11A 13A 11A 13A 17 1 1 1 2000W 3000W 2000W 3000W 9 5A 14 3A 220V 230V 240V 220V 230V 240V 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 180Vac 280Vac 180Vac 280Vac 50 60Hz 5 Hz 50 60Hz 5 Hz gt 0 99 lt 3 lt 3 Single phase Single phase 45 46 Efficiency Max efficiency Euro weighted efficiency MPPT efficiency Protection devices DC reverse polarity protection DC switch rating for each MPPT Output over current protection Output over voltage protection varistor Ground fault monitoring Grid monitoring Integrated all pole sensitive 97 95 5 99 3 yes yes yes yes yes yes es leakage current monitoring unit General Data Dimensions W H D in mm Weight Operating temperature range Noise emission typical Altitude Self Consumption night Topology Cooling concept Environmental Protection Rating Relative
14. For accurate energy to get the FIT payment please ee ele refer to your meter 6 3 1 1 The first line of LCD y j 4 Total generated energy since installation STATUS DISPLAY CONTENT REMARK a dr aa For accurate energy to get the FIT payment ee as please refer to your meter Waiting Waiting When the input voltage is 80V during start up inverter will display waiting Gar a 4 PV input power Standby When the input voltage falls to 70V inverter will i j display standby The inverter will shut down when PPU PA AN input voltage is lower than 60V Connect in xxS System checking Power 2103 4W a PV voltage PV and Bus voltage B PV 310 313 B 370V Reconnect in xxS System checking Normal Connect OK Connecting to the grid EE 4 Grid voltage AC and frequency F Power xxxx xW Inverter output power in normal mode AC 230V F 5 Hz Fault Error xxx System fault Enable auto test 4 Enable auto test function Auto Test Auto Testing Protecting function Power 2021 8W Programming Programming Firmware update Enale Auto Test 33 34 Set Language 4 Set display language Power 2019 5W Set Language Set contrast 4 Set LCD contrast Power 2008 2W Set LCD Contrast Set COM Address 4 Set communication address Power 2019 5W COM Address Move 6 3 2 LCD control To save power the LCD display s background light will turn off automatically in 10 seconds Single knock will turn on the background light The display on the inv
15. If you want to transport the inverter it is better to store the inverter into the original package 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 Though the packaging box of Growatt inverter is durable please treat the packing box gently and avoid dispose the packing box In i this package there are inverter cystosepiment and carton from inside to outside For the accessories there are two kinds of configuration please refer to the inverter you receive Information Item Number Description Remarks A 1 Growatt inverter B 1 AC connection plug C 2 Mounting screws DorE 1 Installation amp Operation Manual Installation 5 5 1 Safety instructions Danger to life due to fire or explosion NE 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 A Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently gt All electrical installations shall be done in accordance with the local and national electrical codes Do not remove the casing Inverter contains no user serviceable parts Refer servicing to qualified service personnel all wiring and electrical Installation should be conducted by a
16. Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology CO LTD 1st East amp 3rd Floor Jiayu Industrial Zone Xibianling Shangwu Village Shiyan Baoan District Shenzhen P R China T 86755 2747 1900 F 86 755 2749 1460 E info ginverter com W www growatt com GR UM 033 01 Installation powerin g t Growatt 1000 S Growatt 1500 S Growatt 2000 S Growatt 3000 S Operation Manual omorro Contents a 500000 1 1 Validity 1 2 Target Group 1 3 Additional information 1 4 Symbols in this document 1 5 Glossary EB BE SE ST ZZ Cm mee aee ee 9 Qa See Sf ES ES Ee eee ee ee ee eee 2 1 Intended Use 2 2 Qualification of skilled person 2 3 Safety instruction i 2 4 Assembly Warnings I l l t 2 5 Electrical Connection Warnings E EEE I 12 6 Operation Warnings ee pan nn EEE Se See ee ee ee eee ee ee i 3 1 Overview 1 3 2 Type label i i 3 3 Dimensions and Weight I 2 3 4 Transport and Store BEE Ee eee ME ME ME mn 3 5 The advantage of Inverter gs 00 0 00 00 0 0 tittle 5 1 Safety instructions 5 2 Selecting mounting location 5 3 Mounting Inverter 5 4 Connect switch 5 5 Grounding 5 6 Connect grid type 5 7 Electrical connection y ILLE ELLE ELLE EE La vn EE EE EE EE EE EE OE EE EO EE OE EE EE ME ME 6 1 Parameters setting 6 2 Independent function option 6 3 LCD display 6 4 Communication 6 5 Commissioning the inverter 6
17. aning 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 Checking the DC switch Checking externally visible damage and discoloration of the DC switch If there is any visible damage to the DC Disconnect or visible discoloration contact the installer Once a year turn the rotary switch 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 9 3 Cleaning the Inverter If the inverter is dirty clean the enclosure lid the display and the LEDs using only clean water and a cloth Do not use any cleaning agents e g solvents or abrasives 41 42 10 Trouble Shooting 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 inverter 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 utility grid No AC Connect
18. ctor Environmental Protection Rating OperationAmbient temperature 450V 10A 70V 450V 230V 50Hz 1000W 4 3A gt 0 99 1p65 25 60C 3 3 Dimensions and Weight Growatt 1000 267mm 271 mm 127mm 5 5kg Growatt 1500 267 mm 271 mm 127 mm 5 5kg Growatt 2000 267 mm 271 mm 127 mm 5 5kg 142 mm Growatt 3000 S 261 mm 320 mm Growatt 1000 S Growatt 1500 S 450V 10A 70V 450V 230V 50Hz 1600W 6 9A gt 0 99 p65 25 60T Growatt 2000 S 450V 11A 70V 450V 230V 50Hz 2000W 8 7A gt 0 99 Ip65 25 60 C Growatt 3000 S 500V 13A 70V 500V 230V 50Hz 3000W 13 0A gt 0 99 Ip65 25 60 C 6 6kg 3 4 Transport and Store 3 4 1 Transportation 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
19. d display the data onto the monitor screen including data of generated energy the gross generated energy and the generation income obtained from the above mentioned data through some simple calculations indoor temperature date and time as well as CO2 emissions A Ok Features Monitor and transmitter communicate via wireless communication technology External transmitter with IP65 waterproof and dustproof A monitor can simultaneously communicate with six transmitters Communication distance between monitor and transmitter 30 meter Power supply option built in battery slot an external DC power supply Easy installation and convenient to use it VVVVVV 2 The Monitor should be kept indoor For detailed information please refer to ShineVision Manual Information 38 6 6 3 ShinePano It is the latest intelligent monitoring master specially designed for solar power plant Using stable Linux operating system with high speed CPU it can smartly present solar system status through friendly user interface on 8 inch large color touch screen Features gt A multi functional and high performance communication data logger Keep user informed of the system s status at any time Massive storage with flexible parameters setting system information management error prompt and record Collects data and uploads information over the internet in near real time to Growatt Shine Server platform Connect with inverte
20. erating 5 2 Selecting mounting location This is guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation location to avoid potential damages to device and operators The installation location must be suitable for the inverter s weight and dimensions for a long period time Refer to 3 3 Do not install the inverter on structures constructed of flammable or thermolabile materials 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 The Ingress Protection rate is IP65 which means the inverter can be installed outdoors and indoors Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight in order to avoid the power and efficiency derating caused by excessive heating The humidity of the installation location should be 0 95 without condensation The ambient temperature should be below 40 C to ensure optimal operation The installation location must be freely and safely to get at all times Vertically installation and make sure the connection of inverter must be downwards Never install horizontal and avoids forward and sideways tilt Refer to drawings below VVV V V V V V VFV VV VV V V V Do not install the inverter near television antenna or any other antennas and antenna cables Do not install the inverter in living area the noise caused by the machine may affect on daily life For security reasons don t install the inve
21. erter can be controlled by knocking the sound control panel in front of it 6 4 Communication A detailed wiring diagram and installation description can be found in the communication module manual 6 4 1 RS232 standard RS 232 is used for single point communication Use a RS 232 cable to connect from inverter s RS 232 port to computer s RS 232 port or to connect to a RS 232 to USB converter then connect to computer s USB port And then run ShineNet to monitor the inverter 6 4 2 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 35 6 5 Commissioning the inverter 1 If the inverter connects with PV panel arrays and the input voltage is higher than 70Vdc while the AC grid is not connected yet LCD will display messages in order as below Ser NO xxx gt xxxxx gt FW version gt Waiting gt No AC connection the display repeats NO Utility and 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 Power xxx x W at State info this is the power fed into grid LED turns green 4 Finish commissioning 6 6 Monitoring to
22. etagain 6 2 2 Auto test 6 2 2 1 Spec of the CEI 0 21 SPI SPI function the integrated SPI consists of 4 voltage level protection and 2 frequency range protection The protection logic is as follows l 4 40 Vn v 3 L i T 3s k4 misuav jH aava T 02 E ren 3 OR T 04s5 81 52 3 47 5 Hz 6 2 2 2 Autotest gt gt gt gt Connect the Inverter and the PC by RS232 Power on the inverter check the inverter com address and wait the inverter to connect to grid Open the PC software ShineBus and select page 5 Auto Test set the PC com port COM and the inverter com address Inv Add Click button Test to test the SPI function 29 30 1 Device Info 2 Read CMD 3 Grid CMD 4 Parameter 5 Auto Test 6 FV Upc4 gt gt Wait the test finish there are 8 levels testing I Device Info 2 Read CMD 3 Grid CMD 4 Parameter 5 Auto Test 6 FW Upc gt The test result data is saved in the Auto test report of xxxxxx txt under the Software install direction BE HE HE HE IE HE HE IE HE HE IE IE HE IE IE HE IE IE HE IE IE HE HE IE IE HEIE IE HE HE IE HE IE IE IE IE IE IE HE IE IE HEIE IE HEIE IE IE IE IE IE HE IE IE IE SerialNO 1234567896 FW Version 6 2 86 Test Date 31 67 2612 Start Time 17 36 36 59 52 1 15Un Volt Limit Value 263 6 U 186 ms Trip Value 229 6 U 186 ms Step Result PASS 27 51 6 85Un Volt Limit Value 196 6 U 386
23. formed 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 Symbol A DANGER WARNING O gt gt gt O zZ NOTICE 1 Information description 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 injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury Information that you must read and know to ensure optimal operation of the system 1 4 2 Markings on this product Explanation Electrical voltage Risk of fire or explosion Risk of burns Operation after 5 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
24. ge Shiyan Baoan District Shenzhen P R China About Manual 1 1 1 Validity This installation and user guide describes the assembly installation commissioning communication maintenance operating and failure search of the following Growatt inverters Growatt 1000 S Growatt 1500 S Growatt 2000 S Growatt 3000 S This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment connected to the Growatt e g PV modules Information concerning the connected equipment is available from the manufacturer of the equipment VVVY 1 2 Target group This manual is for qualified personnel who 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 SHENZHEN 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 per
25. he connectors are in paired male and female connectors The connectors for PV arrays and inverters are H4 connectors String input pie Growatt inverter Requirements for the PV modules of the connected strings gt Same type gt 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 CAUTION The following limit values at the DC input of the inverter must not be exceeded Growatt 1000 S Growatt 1500 S Growatt 2000 S Growatt 3000 S 24 5 7 3 2 Connecting the PV array DC A DANGER A WARNING WARNING 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 Improper operation during the wiring process can cause fatal injury to operator or unrecoverable damage to the inverter Only qualified personnel can perform the wiring work Risk of damage to the inverter If the voltage of the PV modules exceeds the maximum input voltage of the inverter it can be destroyed by the overvoltage This will void all warranty claims Do not connect strings to the inverter that have an open circuit voltage greater than the maximum input voltage of the inverter Check the connection cables of the PV modules for correct polari
26. ion connected or utility grid power failure 1 Check AC wiring especially the ground wire 2 Contact Growatt Utility grid voltage is 1 Check grid voltage out of permissible 2 If the error message still exists range despite the grid voltage being within the tolerable range contact Growatt AC V Outrange Utility grid frequency 1 Check grid frequency out of permissible 2 If the error message is displayed range despite the grid frequency being within the tolerable range contact Growatt AC F Outrange 1 check the inverter operation state Over Temperature Temperature outrange 2 If 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 1f the error message is displayed despite the above checking passed contact Growatt PV Isolation Low Insulation problem 1 Restart inverter 2 If error message still exists contact Growatt ah Output current DC Output High DCI offset too high 1 Restart inverter 2 If error message still exists contact Growatt Leakage current too high Residual I High The DC input voltage is exceeding the maximum tolerable value Auto Test Failed Auto test didn t passed Restart inverter Disconnect the DC switch PV Voltage High immediately 1 If the suggestions do not work please connect to the Growatt Information 10 2 Errors E Erro
27. ith 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 A WARNING A CAUTION House grid Public grid 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 or protective devices e g fusing circuit breakers depending upon the prevailing safety rules 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 generated 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 the Growatt is not generated any energy e g at night the 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 connected to a separate energy me
28. k to set LCD contrast If you have ordered the inverter with specific country settings the gt Double knock to enter LCD contrast 2 gt Single knock to select the luminance I parameters have been preset in factory and you don t need to You also need to wait a few seconds after selecting When the display becomes dark Information operate this step any more the change Is saved Country Regulation Name options 6 1 3 Set communication address VDE0126 1 1 10 Single knock to make the display become bright gt Single knock to COM Address xx Double knock change the address to set model Single knock to set address Germany 111 After selecting you need to wait a few seconds until the display becomes dark then the change is saved UK G83 112 Italy 3 6 1 4 Run auto test function France 14 Single knock to make the display become bright Single knock to Enable Auto test Double knock to enter Waiting to start Single knock to start auto test Denmark 115 and then waiting several minutes for the test result Belgium 16 6 1 5 Set Queensland grid voltage range Spain 7 Single knock to make the display become bright gt Single knock to item Model Greece 8 GTXXXXXX gt Double knock to enter Normal Volt range gt Single knock to change it to Qld Vmax 255v gt wait until the display become dark then the Turkey 19 inverter saved change Hungary 10 28 If the country y
29. l 6kg cm Additional ground screws 20kg cm 12 5 Accessories In the following table you will find the optional accessories for your product If required you can order these from SHENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD or your dealer Name Brief description Bluetooth WIFI ZIGBEE 48 PV System Installation 13 13 1 Single inverter PV arra Inverter y Breaker Fuse Energy meter PE 13 2 Multi inverters iii Breaker Fuse R S T N PE PV Tees e EG Energy meter PV Inverter Breaker Fuse PV oo naa PV Inverter PV faa ESN f p Breaker Fuse 49 50 14 Compliance Certificates 14 1 List Growatt1000 S 3000 S Certificates CE VDE0126 1 1 IEC 62109 G83 AS4777 AS NZS 3100 14 2 Download address www ginverter com Download aspx 15 Contact If you have technical problems about our products contact the GROWATT Serviceline We need the following information in order to provide you with the necessary assistance gt Inverter type gt Serial number of the inverter gt Event number or display message of the inverter gt Type and number of PV modules connected gt Optional equipment Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology CO LTD 1st East amp 3rd Floor Jiayu Industrial Zone Xibianling Shangwu Village Shiyan Baoan District Shenzhen P R China Serviceline T 86 755 2747 1900 F 86755 2749 1460 E service ginverter com
30. ment 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 Inverter status symbol Indicates inverter operation status The Growatt inverters are grid tied inverters which convert DC current generated by PV modules into AC current and feed it into the public grid 3 2 Type label 3 1 Overview 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 left hand side of the enclosure PY Grid Inverter Ue Po ecm oo Tactom POO0XX_ PF po Operation Ambient Temperature XXXXXX A TUV C A The front enclosure lid BP D State LED gt pes SSS Symbol on the inverter As the grid standards of many countries are in the process of 6 i improving or upgrading please refer to the label on the Tap symbol Setting the display operation Information machine for reference of the newest certificate Knock Here by tapping the LCD 12 More detail about the type label as the chart below Model Name Max input DC voltage Max input DC current PV voltage range ACnominal voltage AC grid frequency Nominal AC output power ACnormal output current Power fa
31. ol instructions 6 6 1 ShineNet ShineNet is a monitoring software applied to monitor Growatt inverters via RS232 port or Bluetooth module With the special designed functions and friendly compact Ul it can comprehensively meet users requirements for system monitoring and bring unprecedented user experience E gy KWh Overview wht Cate His hora Histonal Data Events 60 40 0 30 80 20 90 p z 10 100 5 9 bwerrer Load i2 ito m gt Features Monitor and record current data and of inverters Record historical data Monitor and record event information of inverter Connect computer and inverter via RS232 and RS485 port wire connection or Bluetooth module wireless connection Remote access available for local area network V VVVV Users are able to monitor the inverter after the setting of software Detailed information about setting and functions refer to the e ShineNET Manual 1 You can download the ShineNet YN2 0 from ftp 113 106 58 169 Information the user name is ftoguest and Password is ftpguest ShineNet may be upgraded for better function or user experience please refer to the actual software version 6 6 2 ShineVision ShineVision is a wireless monitoring device which consists of a power monitor anda number of transmitters and one shinevision can monitoring 1 to 6 inverters The transmitters transmit the running data collected from photovoltaic inverters to the monitor an
32. or other injury inspect existing electronic or plumbing installations before drilling holes DANGER 1 According to the following distance to drill two holes on the wall 2 Install the explosion screw into the wall H 0 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 WARNING 19 5 3 2 Mounting Inverter gt Referring to the following figure make the inverter and explosion screw matching Hang the inverter on the explosion screw md tt ty TETT APT TTT PEPE TT TY HOT TE gt Connecting the Second Protective Conductor gt If the installation requires the earth terminal can be used to connect a second protective conductor or as equipotential bonding This prevents touch current if the original protective conductor fails gt Cable requirement Earthing cable cross section 3 332 mm at maximum 20 5 4 Connect switch Separate the Growatt securely from the grid and the PV generators using DC and AC Switch You must provide an AC circuit breaker If Growatt DC Switch is included in the delivery of the Growatt it must be used for operating the inverter Inverter PV Modules DC Breaker AC Breaker Energy Meter Public Grid 5 5 Grounding The Growatt 1000 S 3000 S series are transformerless inverters That is why it
33. ou want to select is not in the above list please directly select VDE0126 1 1 NOTICE Netherlands select VDE0126 1 1 Please finish the country selecting according to the following steps A The LCD will quickly switch to and stay at the Please select interface after power on as below Please Select VDEBIZ6 1 1 B Single knock on the LCD countries will vary from one to another along the above list order below acts as an example and Germany is the second selection Please Select Germany C When you need to select any of these countries you can Double knock to enter the next interface Here we select Italy as an example as below Please Select Italy D When the country arrives at Italy Double knock to enter the two options YES and NO and the cursor stays at NO in default as below Italy O ves Eno E Single knock to select YES as below Italy Eyes no F Double knock to confirm your selection LCD will display Select OK with the country name in the below as below Select OK Italy if you still single knock at the interface as E the cursor will go to l NO again as D then if you double knock the display will switch to Information the interface as C G When the selection is successful the inverter will reboot automatically If you have selected and confirmed an unwanted country l neglectful please contact Growatt for specific software to clear Information and res
34. qualified service personnel Carefully remove the unit from its packaging and inspect for external damage If you find any imperfections please contact your local dealer Be sure that the inverters connect to the ground in order to protect property and personal safety The inverter must only be operated with PV generator Do not connect any other source of energy to it Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside the PV Inverter Please disconnect these circuits before servicing 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 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 VV WV V V V 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 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 op
35. r RS485 and Zigbee Wireless module 8 inches touch screen option support hand writing and USB mouse VV V V 6 6 4 ShineWebBox It is a cost effective and compact monitoring device specially designed for solar power plant Using stable Linux operating system with high speed CPU it can smartly record your system features ShineWebBox Provides local storage easy wireless and TCP IP configuration and presents plant data over Internet Features gt A multi functional and high performance communication data logger Keep user informed of the system s status at any time gt Massive storage with flexible parameters setting system information management error prompt and record gt Collects data and uploads information over the internet in near real time to Growatt Shine Server platform Startup and Shutdown the Inverter 7 1 Start up the Inverter NJ Connect the line circuit breaker from single phase Turn on the DC switch and the inverter will start automatically when the input voltage is higher than 70V 7 2 Shutdown the Inverter UJ Disconnect the line circuit breaker from single phase and prevent it from being reactivated Turn off the dc switch Check the inverter operating status Waiting until LED display have gone out the inverter is shut down 39 40 8 Operation Modes 8 1 Waiting mode When the PV voltage is higher than 70V Inverter will be powered up and en
36. rs 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 cleared 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 Error code Description Suggestion Error 101 Communication fault Slave 1 Restart inverter processor can t receive data 2 If error message still exists from Master processor contact Growatt Error 102 Consistent fault Data 1 Restart inverter received by Master and Slave 2 If error message appears processor are different The frequently or error message reason can be utility grid still exists after replacement voltage or frequency change check utility grid If you require frequently help contact Growatt 3 If error message still exists 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 Error 121 Communication fault 1 Restart the inverter Master processor can t 2 If error message still exists receive data from Slave contact Growatt processor Error 122 Bus voltage fault Contact Growatt 43 44 11 Decommissioning
37. rter in place where the children can reach Don t put any things on the inverter Do not cover the inverter Inverter requires adequate cooling space Providing better ventilation for the inverter to ensure the heat escape adequately Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight as this can cause excessive heating and thus power reduction Observe the minimum clearances to walls other inverters or objects as shown in the diagram below in order to guarantee sufficient heat dissipation ET HETT TR HHTH PI PT eel ith SEREN ESEE TS Ambient dimensions of one inverter hin 50e7 hin 5061 Min 5Jcm hin 5dcm Min Sgm hin 306m Min 3dcm E cS a D lt Z Ambient dimensions of 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 f necessary increase the clearance spaces and make sure there is enough fresh air supply to ensure sufficient cooling of the inverters gt The inverter can t install to solarization drench firn location We suggest that the inverters should be installed at the location with some cover or protection 18 gt Please make sure the inverter is installed at the right placeo The inverter can t install close to trunk 5 3 Mounting Inverter 5 3 1 Mounting bracket A In order to avoid electrical shock
38. ter The energy produced is compensated at a rate depending on the electric power company 2 6 Operation Warnings Symbol WARNING VV gt description 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 PV Overvoltage e Turn the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect to the Off position immediately e Contact installer A CAUTION 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 equip
39. ters waiting mode In this mode inverter will check the system parameters If the system is normal and PV voltage is higher than 80Vdc the inverter will attempt to connect to grid 8 2 Normal mode In this mode the inverter works normally and LED turns green gt Whenever the DC voltage is higher than 80Vdc inverter converts power to grid as generated by the PV panels gt Whenever the DC voltage is lower than 70Vdc the inverter will work in standby 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 The inverter starts up automatically when the DC power from the PV panel is sufficient Information 8 3 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 Detailed fault information refers to chapter 10 Troubleshooting Information 8 4 Shutdown 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 If the PV string DC voltage is too low lt 60 Vdc or DC switch open the inverter will also turn to shutdown Mode Information Maintenance and Cle
40. ty and make sure that the maximum input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded At an ambient temperature over 10 C the open circuit voltage of the PV modules should not exceed 90 of the maximum input voltage of the inverter Otherwise the maximum inverter input voltage may be exceeded at low ambient temperatures 25 6 Commissioning A This function is only for Ergon Energy area Queensland Australia 6 1 Parameters setting NOTICE Users can use sound control function to change the display language and luminance of the display enable auto test function and choose utility model 6 2 Independent function option 6 1 1 Language setting 6 2 1 Country selecting Single knock to make the current display become bright gt Single knock to set language gt Double knock enter language English gt Single knock to select the When the PV panels are connected and their output voltage Is greater than 70Vdc language After setting you need to wait a few seconds until the display becomes but the AC grid is not yet connected inverter will start up automatically If it is the dark then the setting will be saved first time to power on the inverter after installation you may need to select a specific country Otherwise the interface will stay at the Please Select interface all the time There are eleven options to select as the list below 6 1 2 Set luminance of LCD display Single knock to make the display become bright gt Single knoc
41. utput relay will stay open and show PV isolation low The limited value is determined by the standards The firmware setting of our PV inverters is SMohm The simplified principle of the isolation resistance measurement is described as below gt om om om om om om om om om av Se eee eee 31 32 6 3 LCD display In fault mode there can be different error messages displayed in the LCD due to different faults Please refer to Chapter 10 for reference The first line of LCD display can be changed by knock on Information the LCD screen The second line automatically changes in the interval of 2 or 4 seconds as above Table In the lower center of inverter there is the LCD display We can check inverter running I status etc on the LCD screen Items displayed can be changed by knock you can also change some inverter parameters by knock 6 3 1 General LCD displa pe 6 3 1 2 The second line of LCD Starting up display sequence once the PV power is sufficient inverter displays information as shown in the flow chart as follow CYCLE DISPLAY DISPLAY TIME S REMARK st Power 2013 4 2 Model number of the inverter model P1U1M3S3 Module xxxxxx SerNo XXXXXXXXXX FW Version x x x Pe Sere ans 2 Firmware version of the inverter i Connectin xxS d HEAR i Connect OK arne Ge EERSTE 2 Serial number which is also shown on peer i SerNO DKOOOOOAHA Power on LCD display Ras ae 4 Energy generated today
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