Manual - Midsummer Solar PV Wholesale
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1. Environmental Protection Rating Relative humidity Features DC connection AC connection Display Interfaces RS485 RS232 Bluetooth RF Zigbee Wifi Warranty 5 years 10 years 360 421 152 15 6KG 30 C 60 C 22 140 F with derating above 45 C 113 F lt 25 dB A 2000m 6560ft without derating lt 0 5 W transformerless Natural Ip65 95 H4 MCA opt Screw terminal LCD yes yes opt opt opt opt yes opt 20 5 W transformerless Natural Ip65 95 H4 MCA opt Screw terminal LCD yes yes opt opt opt opt yes opt 61 62 Table2 GROWATT3600 5000 MTL series Model Specifications Input data DC Max DC power Max DC voltage Start voltage PV voltage range MPP work voltage range nominal voltage Full load dc voltage range Max input current of tracker A tracker B Max input current per string of tracker A tracker B Growatt 3600MTL 3800W 600V 150V 100V 600V 120V 600V 360V 190V 580V 10A 10A 10A 10A Number of independent 2 2 MPP trackers strings per MPP tracker Growatt 4200MTL 4400W 600V 150V 100V 600V 120V 600V 360V 175V 580V 15A 15A 15A 15A 2 2 Growatt 4600MTL 4800W 600V 150V 100V 600V 120V 600V 360V 175V 580V 15A 15A 15A 15A 2 2 Growatt 5000MTL 5200W 600V 150V 100V 600V 120V 600V 360V 175V 580V 15A 15A 15A 15A 2 2 Ou2. Operation Ambient temperature Growatt 3600MTL 600V 10A 10A 100V 600V 230V 50Hz 3600W 16 3A or 15 6A 1 0 lp65 25 60 C Growatt 4200MTL 600V 15A 15A 100V 600V 230V 50Hz 4200W 18 5A 1 0 1065 25 60C 100V 500V 230V 50Hz 3000W 13A 1 0 lp65 30 60 C Growatt Growatt 4600MTL 5000MTL 600V 600V 15A 15A 154 154 100V 600V 100V 600V 230V 230V 50Hz 50Hz 4600W 5000W 20A 21 8A 1 0 1 0 lp65 lp65 25 60C 25 60C 13 14 3 3 Dimensions and Weight Types Growatt 2500MTL Growatt3000MTL Growatt 3600MTL Growatt4200MTL Growatt4600MTL GrowattS000MTL Height H 421 mm 16 6 Inch 421 mm 16 6 inch 510 mm 20 0 inch 510 mm 20 0 inch 510 mm 20 0 inch 510 mm 20 0 inch 3 4 Transport and Store 3 4 1 Transportation Width W 360 mm 14 2 inch 360 mm 14 2 inch 360 mm 14 2 inch 360 mm 14 2 inch 360 mm 14 2 inch 360 mm 14 2 inch Depth D 152 mm 6 0 inch 152 mm 6 0 inch 188 mm 7 4 inch 188 mm 7 4 inch 188 mm 7 4 inch 188 mm 7 4 inch Weight 15 6kg 34 4lb 15 6kg 34 4lb 24kg 52 9 b 24kg 52 9 b 24kg 52 9 b 24kg 52 9 b 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 occ
3. earth the size of which depends on the manner in which the PV modules are installed e g foil on metal roof and on the weather rain snow This normal leakage current may not exceed 50mA due to the fact that the inverter would otherwise automatically disconnect from the electricity grid as a protective measure 2 2 Qualification of skilled person This grid tied inverter system operates only when properly connected to the AC distribution network Before connecting the Growatt MTL to the power distribution grid contact the local power distribution grid company This connection must be made only by qualified technical personnel to connect and only after receiving appropriate approvals as required by the local authority having jurisdiction 2 3 Safety instruction The GROWATT MTL Inverters are designed and tested according to international safety requirements however certain safety precautions must be observed when installing and operating this inverter Read and follow all instructions cautions and warnings in this installation manual If questions arise please contact Growatt s technical services at 86 0 755 2747 1942 2 4 Assembly Warnings Symbol A WARNING description 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 Assemble the inverter per the instr
4. 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 Error 101 Error 102 Error 116 Error 117 Error 118 Description 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 Suggestion 1 Restart inverter 2 If error message still exists contact Growatt 1 Restart inverter 2 If 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 Error 119 Error 120 Error 121 Error 122 GFCI Device Damage HCT fault Communication fault Master processor can t receive data from Slave processor Bus voltage fault Contact Growatt Contact Growatt 1 Restart the inverter 2 If error message Still exists contact Growatt Contact Growatt 57 58 1 Decommissioning 11 1 Dismantling the Invert
5. is out of permissible range Utility grid frequency out of permissible range Temperature outrange Insulation problem Output current DC offset too high Suggestion 1 Check AC wiring especially the ground wire 2 Contact Growatt 1 Check grid voltage 2 If the error message still exists despite the grid voltage being within the tolerable range contact Growatt 1 Check grid frequency 2 If the error message is displayed despite the grid frequency being within the tolerable range contact Growatt 1 check the inverter operation state 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 1 Restart inverter 2 If error message still exists contact Growatt 55 56 Residual I High PV Voltage High Auto Test Failed gt Information 10 2 Errors E Leakage current 1 Restart inverter too high 2 If error message still exists contact Growatt The DC input voltage Is exceeding the maximum tolerable value Disconnect the DC switch immediately Auto test didn t passed Restart inverter If the suggestions do not work please connect to the Growatt Errors E codes identify a possible equipment failure fault or incorrect inverter setting or configuration Any
6. output Suggested AC switch spec Growatt 2500MTL 13A 400Vac 20A Growatt 3000MTL 15A 400Vac 25A Growatt 3600MTL 18A 400Vac 25A Growatt 4200MTL 21A 400Vac 32A Growatt 4600MTL 23A 400Vac 32A Growatt 5000MTL 25A 400Vac 32A 25 1 The AC side terminals of the inverter are like the following figure it is clear to confirm that L represents live line output N represents null line output N represents null line and is grounding line 2 Connect three standard cables into relevant terminals The three cables should be put through the protection shell as figure below 26 3 Fasten the protection shell onto the bottom of the inverter make sure the four screws are tightened the completed appearance is like the below figure Cable requirements Model mm Area mm AWG no MAX cable length m Growatt2500MTL 2 05 3 332 12 30 Growatt 3000MTL 2 05 3 332 12 25 Growatt3600MTL _2 59 5 260 10 33 Growatt 4200MTL _2 59 5 260 10 29 Growatt 4600MTL 2 59 5 260 10 26 Growatt 5000MTL 2 59 5 260 10 24 5 7 3 Connecting the PV array 5 7 3 1 Conditions for DC connection The inverter has 2 independent input input A amp input B The diagram drawing of DC side is shown as below notice that the connectors are in paired male and female connectors The connectors for PV arrays and inverters are H4 AMPHENOL connectors 27 28 Growatt inverter MTL String A String input String B Requirements for the PV mod
7. the mounting frame is really firmly mounted on the wall after carefully WARNING checking 5 3 2 Mounting Inverter After the bracket is firmly mounted on the wall then mount the inverter on the bracket 23 24 gt Rise up the Growatt MTL a little higher than the bracket Considered the weight of them During the process please maintain the balance of the Growatt MTL Hang the inverter on the bracket through the match hooks on bracket After confirming the inverter is fixed reliably fasten M6 socket head cap screws on the left and right side firmly to prevent the inverter from being lifted off the bracket Connecting the Second Protective Conductor 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 5 26 mm at maximum VV VV 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 Input DE Breaker Grawatt MTL Inerter AC Breaker Energy Meter Public Grid Input B 5 5 Grounding The Growatt 2500 5000MTL series are transformerless inverters That is why it has no galvanic separation Do not ground t
8. value is lower than the limit the PV inverter will not connect 6 3 1 1 The first line of LCD to grid the output 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 STATUS DISPLAY CONTENT REMARK 5Mohm De 7 The simplified principle of the isolation resistance measurement is described as Waiting Waiting When the input voltage is between 100V and 150V below during start up inverter will display waiting Standby When the input voltage falls to 100V inverter will display standby The inverter will shut down when input voltage is lower than 70V Connect in xxS System checking Reconnect in xxS System checking Normal Connect OK Connecting to the grid Power xxxx xW Inverter output power in normal mode Ed Fault Error xxx System fault n Senne ed Auto Test Auto Testing Protecting function Programming Programming Firmware update 43 In fault mode there can be different error messages displayed in the LCD due to different faults Please refer to Chapter 10 for 1 reference The first line of LCD display can be changed by knock Information on the LCD screen The second line automatically changes in the interval of 2 or 4 seconds as above Table 6 3 1 2 The second line of LCD CYCLE DISPLAY DISPLAY TIME S REMARK Bower 26813 Al 2 Model number of the inverter model PLUIMSS3S a 2 Firmware version of the inverter F
9. with all corresponding safety symbols and markings present on the unit and in this manual gt gt Inspecial cases there may still be interference for the specified ION application area despite maintaining standardized emission limit values e g when sensitive equipment is located at the setup location or when the setup location is near radio or television receivers In this case the operator is obliged to take proper action to rectify the situation Do not stay closer than 20 cm to the inverter for any length of time AC current The inverter is suitable for mounting indoors and outdoors CAUTION gt You can use the AC current generated as follows CAUT Energy flows into the house grid The consumers connected for example household devices or lighting gt 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 House grid Energy is fed directly into the public grid The Growatt Is connected to a separate energy meter The energy produced is compensated at a rate depending on the electric power company Public grid 2 6 Operation Warnings Symbol description Ensure all covers and doors are closed and secure during operation Al
10. 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 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 MTL is durable please treat the packing box gently and avoid dispose the packing box In this i 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 Description Growatt MTL inverter Mounting frame Mounting screws Safety lock screws Mounting frame screw sleeves Installation amp Operation Manual Cable gland for RS485 connection Cable gland for RS485 connection Output Shell Cable gland for AC connection M4 cross recessed countersunk head screws M4 cross recessed
11. 4140 F 13 4140 F 13 4140 F 13 4140 F with derating above with derating above with derating above with derating above BOL 122 F 50 C 122 7 50 C 122 F 50 C J 122 F Noise emission typical lt 25 dB A 25 dB A lt 25 dB A 25 dB A Altitude 2000m 6560ft without derating Self Consumption night lt 0 5 W lt 0 5W lt 0 5W lt 0 5W Topology transformerless transformerless transformerless transformerless Cooling concept Natural Natural Natural Natural Environmental Protection Ip65 Ip65 1p65 Ip65 Rating Relative humidity 95 95 95 95 Features DC connection H4 MCA opt H4 MCA opt H4 MCA opt H4 MCA opt AC connection Screw terminal Screwterminal Screwterminal Screw terminal Display LED LED LCD LCD Interfaces RS485 yes yes opt yes yes opt yes yes opt yes yes opt RS232 Bluetooth opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt RF Zigbee Wifi Warranty 5 years yes opt yes opt yes opt yes opt 10 years 12 2 DC connector info DC connection H4 MC4 opt 12 3 Trip volatge amp Trip frequency Country Undervoltage Overvoltage Underfrequncy Australia 207V 263V 46 0Hz Spain 196V 252V 48 0Hz Greece 184V 264V 47 5Hz Germany 184V 252V 47 53Hz UK 201V 251V 47 5Hz Ireland 210V 250V 47 1Hz China 196V 252V 48 0Hz Denmark 207V 254V 47 5Hz Hungary 195V 253V 49 0Hz Italy 184V 275V 49 0Hz Belgium 195V 253V 47 5Hz 12 4 Torque Enclosure lid screws Shell and RS232 screws AC terminal M6 soket he
12. COM and the inverter com address Inv Add gt Click button Test to test the SPI function 1 Device Info 2 Read CMD 3 Grid CMD 4 Parameter 5 Auto Test 6 FW Upe4 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 FY Upe4 gt The test result data is saved in the Auto test report of xxxxxx txt under the Software install direction HEHE DE HEHEHE DEE HE DEDE IE HE DE DEE DE HEIE DE HEHE DEE DE HEHE IE HE DE DE DE DE HEIE DEE HEIE DE HE DE DE DE HE HEIE IE HE DE IEEE HEIE SerialH0 FW Version Test Date Start Time 59 52 1 15Un Limit Value Trip Value Step Result 27 51 8 85Un Limit Value Trip Value step Result 1234567898 G 2 8 3170772012 17 36 30 Uolt 203 0 U 186 ms 229 6 U 186 ms PASS Volt 196 6 U 380 ms 232 0 U 380 ms PASS 81252 Fregency Limit Value Trip Value Step Result 51 58 Hz 66 ms 49 95 Hz ms PASS 81552 Fregency Limit Value Trip Value step Result 59 51 171 78Un Limit Value Trip Value Step Result 27 52 B H ln 47 53 Hz ms 56 83 Hz 66 ms PASS Volt 252 68 U 2666 ms 232 8 U 2665 ms PASS Volt 41 gt Test fail condition 6 3 LCD display In the lower center of inverter there is the LCD display We can check inverter Condition Reason Reason running status etc on the LC
13. D screen Items displayed can be changed by knock you can also change some Inverter parameters by knock 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 6 3 1 General LCD display not in the limit of the spec the grid is stable and retest Starting up display sequence once the PV power is sufficient inverter displays information as shown in the flow chart as follow 5 2 2 0 0 2 ee ee 6 2 3 GFCI function GFCI is short for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter which is used for preventing from Module xxxxxx 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 SerNo XXXXXXXXXX FW Version x Xx x Connectin xxS Connect OK Power xxxx xW 6 2 4 PV isolation detection lt lt lt Vessnsnsssnnnennnennnennnn Power on LCD display nd tassssssssssssTTEETTEESEEE 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
14. HENZHEN GROWATT NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD accepts no responsibilities to inform the users 1 4 Symbols in this document 1 4 1 Warnings in this document A warning describes a hazard to equipment or personnel It calls attention to a procedure or practice which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the Growatt equipment and or other equipment connected to the Growatt equipment or personal injury Symbol A DANGER A WARNING CAUTION A NOTICE 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 a
15. 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 86 755 2747 1942 F 86 755 2747 2131 E info ginverter com W www growatt com GR UM 002 00 Growatt 3600MTL Growatt 4200MTL Growatt 4600MTL Growatt 5000MTL Installation powering tomorrow rowatt Growatt 2500MTL Growatt 3000MTL a e E ag gt ra Operation Manual Contents o EE EE EEE EE EEE EE EE HH 1 1 Validity 1 2 Target Group 1 3 Additional information 1 4 Symbols in this document m 1 5 Glossary Ntasss 0 gem en nn 2 ee ee ee ee ee 2 1 Intended Use f 2 2 Qualification of skilled person I 2 3 Safety instruction i 2 4 Assembly Warnings I l l t 2 5 Electrical Connection Warnings Vg ee i 2 6 Operation Warnings bE E EEE ee ee LEN EE EE EEE om E E a ee ee oe E 3 1 Overview 1 3 2 Type label 3 3 Dimensions and Weight 3 4 Transport and Store 3 5 The advantage of Inverter JE eee eee aa EE EE EE Em ES De A A rs re re rm rm len 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 r NN mm EEE ee ee ee eee eee L Pape see 5 DEG Gb DRAG UN am a a mi vr re re re re e
16. W Version H i 2 Serial number which is also shown on 4 Energy generated today For accurate Power 2009 65W Etoday 7 1kWh energy to get the FIT payment please refer to your meter 4 Total generated energy since installation For accurate energy to get the FIT payment please refer to your meter Power 2017 6 Fall S KVWH 4 PV input power Power 2 123 4W Pov 786 1488W Tea Tp are 4 PV voltage PV and Bus voltage B PY 310 313 B 370V ET 4 Grid voltage AC and frequency F AC 230V F 50 Hz Enable auto test 4 Enable auto test function Power 2021 84 Enale Auto Test 44 Set Language 4 Set display language Power 2619 5 Set Language Set contrast 4 Set LCD contrast Power 2008 Set LED Contrast Set COM Address 4 Set communication address 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 inverter can be controlled by knocking the sound control panel in front of it PV INVERTER nel NORMALL FAULT 6 4 Independence of two MPPT The Growatt MTL includes dual input with independent MPPT high speed and precise MPPT algorithm for real time power tracking and energy harvesting as well as transformerless operation for high performance efficiencies The two MPPT channel can track the maximum power point independently when inverter gets separat
17. ad cap screws for securing the enclosure at the bracket Additional ground screws Overfrequncy 54 0Hz 50 5Hz 51 0Hz 51 47Hz SHZ 50 45Hz 50 5Hz 52 012 51 0H2 51Hz 50 5Hz 7kg cm 7kg cm 6kg cm 20kg cm 20kg cm 65 PV System Installation 13 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 13 1 Single inverter TECHNOLOGY CO LTD or your dealer FY array Inverter Energy Breaker Fuse cies Name Brief description L Bluetooth N WIFI PE ZIGBEE 13 2 Multi inverters a g oi a i i ie z 7 5 z Im ma mm H H H z R g P m a m 3 j j m nm m E E H H H Energy VAD gjan g iia tn 7 7 Breaker 7 im tT Jer R W T O O O 7 PE 67 66 68 14 Compliance Certificates 14 1 List GROWATT2500 3000 MTL series Certificates IEC 62109 CE VDE0126 1 1 VDE AR N4105 AS4777 AS NZS 3100 G83 GROWATT3600 5000 MTL series Certificates IEC 62109 CE VDE0126 1 1 CGC DK5940 G59 G83 RD1663 RD 1699 EN50438 ENEL Guide AS4777 AS NZS 3100 15 2 Download address www ginverter com Download aspx Contact 15 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 n
18. 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 47 i 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 Y vvyvv Users are able to monitor the inverter after the setting of software Detailed information about setting and functions refer to the p ShineNET Manual I 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 7 2 ShineVision ShineVision is a wireless monitoring device which consists of a power monitor and a 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 and 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 t
19. are recognized even if these are not marked separately Missing designations do not mean that a product or brand is nota registered trademark 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 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 2500MTL Growatt 3000MTL Growatt 3600MTL Growatt 4200MTL Growatt 4600MTL Growatt 5000MTL This manual does not cover any details concerning equipment connected to the Growatt MTL e g PV modules Information concerning the connected equipment is available from the manufacturer of the equipment 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 informatio 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 S
20. countersunk head screws Remarks Standard configuration 1 Standard configuration 2 Standard configuration 1 Standard configuration 2 17 5 Installation 5 1 Safety instructions Danger to life due to fire or explosion A gt Despite careful construction electrical devices can cause fires V VV V V V gt Do not install the inverter on easily flammable materials and where flammable materials are stored Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched inadvertently 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 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 genera
21. e 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 7 Startup and Shutdown the Inverter 1 Start up the Inverter 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 100V 7 2 Shutdown the Inverter NO 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 51 52 8 Operation Modes Information 8 1 Waiting mode When the PV voltage is higher than 100V Inverter will be powered up and enters waiting mode In this mode inverter will check the system parameters If the system is normal and PV voltage is higher than 150Vdc the inverter will attempt to con
22. e input from solar panel Due to the topology design of the Growatt MTL When the MPPT track the maximum power it will change the current of PV panel and then the output voltage and power of PV panel will be changed at the same time The inverter will continue to compare output power to previous power and then control the output current of the PV panel Two MPPT adopt separate control so they are independent of each other 45 46 Although the Growatt MTL can work well in independence of two i MPPT it is recommended to configure the two MPPT channels with Information the same PV panels and power 6 5 Communication The inverter can be equipped with a RS485 communication module in order to engage in wire linked communication with special data acquisition devices e g ShineWebBox or ShinePano or a PC with corresponding software e g ShineNet A detailed wiring diagram and installation description can be found in the communication module manual 6 5 1 RS485 standard Rs485 is used for multipoint communication ShineWebbox can monitor more than one at the same time But the Max length of the cable should not exceed 1000m The monitoring system layout for inverters is as follows ShineVWebbox Router We recommend the monitoring system layout for a number of inverters as follow Public Grid Radio ripple Control receiver ShineVWebbox RS5485 Router The program Shine Server
23. emperature date and time as well as CO2 emissions Features gt Monitor and transmitter communicate via wireless communication technology gt External transmitter with IP65 waterproof and dustproof gt A monitor can simultaneously communicate with six transmitters gt Communication distance between monitor and transmitter 30 meter gt Power supply option built in battery slot an external DC power supply gt Easy installation and convenient to use it The Monitor should be kept indoor For detailed information please refer to ShineVision Manual Information 6 7 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 49 50 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 Collects data and uploads information over the internet in near real time to Growatt Shine Server platform Connect with inverter RS485 and Zigbee Wireless module 8 inches touch screen option support hand writing and USB mouse VV Y 6 7 4 ShineWebBox It is a cost effective and compact monitoring devic
24. er 1 Disconnect the inverter as described in section 7 2 Remove all connection cables from the inverter AN Danger of burn injuries due to hot enclosure parts 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 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 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 unit and where applicable any accessories are disposed of in a proper manner x 12 1 Specification Technical Data 12 Table1 GROWATT2500 3000 MTL series Model Specifications Growatt 2500MTL Growatt 3000MTL Input data DC Max DC power Max DC voltage Start voltage PV voltage range MPP work voltage range nominal voltage Full load dc voltage range Max input cu
25. he DC circuits of the PV modules connected to the Growatt Only ground the mounting frame of the PV modules If you connect grounded modules to the Growatt 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 TT grid Suitable 5 7 Electrical connection 5 7 1 Safety Danger to life due to lethal voltages High voltages which may cause electric shocks are present in the A 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 A discharge Take appropriate ESD precautions when replacing and installing the WARNING inverter 5 7 2 Connection to the grid AC You must install a separate single phase circuit breaker or other load disconnection unit for each inverter in order to ensure that the inverter can be safely disconnected under load gt Open the breaker or fuse between the inverter and utility gt Measure the public grid voltage and frequency Voltage 230Vac Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Please refer to the below form for the AC switch Types Max current
26. ll be saved 6 1 2 Set luminance of LCD display Ww Single knock to make the display become bright gt Single knock to set LCD contrast Double knock to enter LCD contrast 2 Single knock to select the luminance You also need to wait a few seconds after selecting When the display becomes dark the change Is saved 6 1 3 Set communication address Single knock to make the display become bright Single knock to COM Address xx gt Double knock change the address to set model Single knock to set address After selecting you need to wait a few seconds until the display becomes dark then the change is saved 6 1 4 Run auto test function 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 and then waiting several minutes for the test result 6 1 5 Set Queensland grid voltage range Single knock to make the display become bright gt Single knock to item Model 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 N This function is only for Ergon Energy area Queensland Australia NOTICE 6 2 Independent function option 6 2 1 Country selecting When the PV panels are connected and their output voltage is greater than 100Vdc but the AC grid is not yet connected inverter will star
27. nect 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 150Vdc inverter converts power to grid as generated by the PV panels gt Whenever the DC voltage is lower than 100Vdc 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 a The inverter starts up automatically when the DC power from the ma E 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 Ed l 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 70 Vdc or DC switch open the inverter will also turn to shutdown Mode 53 54 9 Maintenance and Cleaning 9 1 Checking heat dissipation If the inverter regularly reduces its output power due to high temperature please improve the heat dissipation condition Maybe yo
28. nique 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 PV Grid Inverter ccm locam U ocras XXXXXX V acrem XXXXXX GROWATT PV Grid Inverter Model Name XXX Cerificate Number KXXXXX Protection Degree XXX Temperature XXX Temperature VDE0126 1 1 RD1699 VDE AR N4105 IEC62109 Operation Ambient Temperature AS 4777 amp AS 3100 EC62109 As the grid standards of many countries are in the process of 1 improving or upgrading please refer to the label on the Information machine for reference of the newest certificate More detail about the type label as the chart below Form1 GROWATT2500 3000 MTL series Model Name Max input DC voltage Max input DC current Growatt 2500MTL 500V 10A 10A Growatt 3000MTL 500V 10A 10A PV voltage range AC nominal voltage AC grid frequency Nominal AC output power AC normal output current Power factor Environmental Protection Rating Operation Ambient temperature 100V 500V 230V 50Hz 2500W 10 8A 1 0 1065 30 460 C Form2 GROWATT3600 5000 MTL series Model Name Max input DC voltage Max input DC current PV voltage range AC nominal voltage AC grid frequency Nominal AC output power AC normal output current Power factor Environmental Protection Rating
29. ns 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 19 20 VV VV V V V 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 inverter 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 Do not install the inverter near television antenna or any other antennas and amp amp mdr Er a Min 30cm dann Ambient dimensions of series i
30. nverters 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 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 aly 785 ge F al ER z Se mM Vi ay MOS i X Ambient dimensions of one inverter sk x INE 21 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 or other injury inspect existing electronic or plumbing installations before drilling holes DANGER 1 Use the bracket as a drilling template and mark the positions of the drill holes 328mm i 280mm 4 5 SE II ov 4 22 For Growatt2500 3600MTL 312mm 135mm_ 135mm 170mm 170mm 380mm PT EN i For Growatt4200 500MT 2 Drill four holes for screws fasten the bracket against the Wall with expansion bolts Falling equipment can cause serious or even fatal injury never mount the inverter on the bracket unless you are sure that
31. ology 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 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 MTL 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 XXXXMTL single phase inverter Input DE Breaker Growatt MTL Inerter 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
32. operating on the PC can provide real time monitoring of these inverters via ShineWebBox 6 5 2 RS232 standard Rs232 is used for single point communication Use a RS232 cable to connect from inverter s RS232 port to computer s RS232 port or to connect to a RS232 to USB converter then connect to computer s USB port And then run ShineNet to monitor the inverter 6 5 3 Bluetooth Zigbee WiFi 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 WiFi wireless monitoring must be used with ShineServer 6 6 Commissioning the inverter 1 1f 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 7 Monitoring tool instructions 6 7 1 ShineNet ShineNet is a monitoring software
33. pplicable EC guidelines The inverter must not be disposed of with the household waste 1 5 Glossary AC Abbreviation for Alternating Current DC Abbreviation for Direct Current Energy Energy is measured in Wh watt hours kWh kilowatt hours or MWh megawatt hours The energy is the power calculated over time If for example your inverter operates at a constant power of 2000 W for half an hour and then at a constant power of 1000 W for another half an hour it has fed 1500 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 techn
34. r 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 5 8 Special connecting 5 8 1 Monitoring system The inverter provides RS485 interface and RS232 interface to communicate with remote PC or Date logger User can monitor the inverter s state via the following types of communication systems gt Through RS485 interface Data logger Inverter Data logger gt Through RS485 interface Data logger PC Inverter Data logger 29 30 gt Through RS485 interface RS485 232 converter PC Inverter RS485 RS232 Converter 5 8 2 RS485 cable connection There are two ways of RS485 connection refer to chapter 4 Please refer to 5 8 2 1 with standard configuration1 and 5 8 2 2 with standard configuration2 5 8 2 2 Type 1 1 Unscrew the plastic connector 3 Put two heat shrink tubes onto the front head of RS485 cable 4 Insert the two metal head into relevant small cupreous hole and fasten the connection by soldering 31 32 6 Assemble the connector S 7 nl in ae TN 7 Connect the RS485 connector onto the inverter Make sure the connection matched 1 to 1 2 to 2 5 8 2 2 Type 2 1 Please take out the RS485 waterproof device from the Accessories bag even if you Don t choose RS485 as communica
35. r ee rn se re re rs en 6 1 Parameters setting 6 2 Independent function option 6 3 LCD display 6 4 Independence of two MPPT 6 5 Communication 6 6 Commissioning the inverter Gs an 6 7 Monitoring tool instructions LIE S E a EEE EEE a a EE EE DE a a Nassss ss5 5 po EEE EE EEE eee eee ee E y 7 1 Start up the Inverter I I 7 2 Shutdown the Inverter i lo EE EE EE EE EE EE EE EE ME ME Dm 8 1 Waiting mode 8 2 Normal mode 8 3 Fault mode 8 4 Shutdown mode EE H LER DE SE SSE SE SS SE SE EE EE eu BEEBE BED tt 9 1 Checking heat dissipation 9 2 Checking the DC switch 9 3 Cleaning the Inverter BEEBE EE EE EE EE EE ee eee Eee aay am mn EE EE EN EE Em t 1 i 10 1 Warnings W I I 10 2 Errors E eed 11 1 Dismantling the Inverter I I i 11 2 Packing the Inverter I i 11 3 Storing the Inverter 1 i 11 4 Disposing of the Inverter I 5 CE oe ON ON OE a a a ON ON EE r SBE gt 12 1 Specification 12 2 DC connector info 12 3 Trip volatge amp Trip frequency 12 4 Torque 12 5 Accessories Se Oy Ao OM MN MN MN ME EE En Gm EEE EEE T 11 TT 11 1 1 eee 1 1 K g 1 13 1 Single inverter 13 2 Multi inverters ap ee ie rene es cies Ses res t 1 E 14 1 List i i 14 2 Download address EEE EE EEE EEE Manual Introduce and Copyright Copyright 2010 Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology Co Ltd All rights re
36. rrent of tracker A tracker B Max input current per string of tracker A tracker B Number of independent MPP trackers strings per MPP tracker 2700W 500V 150V 100V 500V 120V 500V 360V 190V 450V 10A 10A 10A 10A 2 1 3200W 500V 150V 100V 500V 120V 500V 360V 190V 450V 10A 10A 10A 10A 2 1 59 60 Output AC Rated AC output power Max AC power Max output current AC nominal voltage range AC grid frequency range Power factor THDI AC connection 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 leakage current monitoring unit 2500W 2500W 12 5A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60H 5 Hz lt 3 Single phase 97 5 97 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 3000W 3000W 15A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60H 5 Hz lt 3 Single phase 97 5 97 Mo 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes General Data Dimensions W H D in mm 360 421 152 Weight 15 6KG Operating temperature 30 C 60 C 22 140 F range with derating above 45 C 113 F Noise emission typical lt 25 dB A Altitude Self Consumption night Topology Cooling concept
37. 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 OD ves Eno E Single knock to select YES as below Italy Eves Ono 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 i to NO again as D then if you double knock the display will Information switch to 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 reset again 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 39 40 aay ees cmd 0 At 0 40 Vn oT 1 15 Vn DE Scatto a DDI T 0 45 0 85 Vn 0 I T 4 0s oppure 0 1 s Segnale esterno Comando 6 2 2 1 Autotest gt Connect the Inverter and the PC by RS232 gt Power on the inverter check the inverter com address and wait the inverter to connect to grid gt Open the PC software ShineBus and select page 5 Auto Test set the PC com port
38. served 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 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
39. t up automatically If it is the 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 If you have ordered the inverter with specific country settings 1 the parameters have been preset in factory and you don t need Information to operate this step any more Country Regulation Name options VDE0126 1 1 10 Germany 11 UK_G83 2 Italy 3 France 14 Denmark 15 Belgium 16 Spain HIT Greece 18 Turkey 19 Hungary 110 37 38 If the country you want to select is not in the above list please N directly select VDE0126 1 1 NOTICE Netherlands select VDE0126 1 1 The GROWATT2500 3000 MTL series inverter can only be used 1 for single grid connected in the area where Italy CEI 0 21 Information and Germany VDE AR N4105 are requested to accord 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 VDEBI1Z26 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
40. though 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 gt Incorrect sizing of the PV plant may result in voltages being present WARNING 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 VV 3 Product Description Position Description The Growatt MTL series inverters are grid tied inverters which convert DC current A The front enclosure lid generated by PV modules into AC current and feed it into the public grid The Growatt MTL series inverters are multi string inverters with multi MPP trackers B LCD which means that they are able to connect to different PV module arrays C State LED D PV input terminals 3 1 Overview E DC switch F RS 485 Pili G AC output 7 l The DC switch of Growatt MTL series is optional for different countries f v PIG Ying SIN een lt s 1 X Information Symbol on the inverter Position Description Explanation Setting the display operation by tapping Tap symbol the LCD see Section 4 NORMALL i A i Inverter status symbol Indicates inverter operation status 10 11 3 2 Type label The type labels provide a u
41. tion method the RS485 waterproof device still has to be locked on the inverter 2 Twist off the waterproof connector and pull out one or two Stopper according to your demand 3 Make the cable through the hole of rubber stopper and the RS485 waterproof cover The type of cable is recommended as KVVRP22 2 1 5 33 4 Take out the RS485 connection terminal As to the connection between inverter and Shine WebBox 1 or Shine Pano please refer to the following figure Information R5485 terminal of the Inverter Shing WobBox 5 Connect the cable to the RS485 terminal 1 to 1 3 to 3 and 2 to the shielding net 7 plug RS485 terminals into the inverter 7 tight waterproof connector lock waterproof device onto the inverter As to the connection between inverters please refer to the following figure Information RS 485 terminal of the invorter RS 485 terminal of the invertor 34 36 6 Commissioning 6 1 Parameters setting 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 1 1 Language setting Single knock to make the current display become bright Single knock to set language Double knock enter language English Single knock to select the language After setting you need to wait a few seconds until the display becomes dark then the setting wi
42. tor 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 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 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 Fig 8 1 5 2 Selecting mounting location This is guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation location to avoid potential damages to device and operators gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 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 mea
43. tput AC Rated AC output 3600W power Max AC power 3600W Max output 18A current AC nominal 220V 230V 240V voltage range AC grid frequency range Power factor THDI AC connection 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 leakage current monitoring unit 180Vac 280Vac 50 60H 5 Hz 1 lt 3 Single phase 97 6 97 99 570 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 4200W 4200W 21A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60H 5 Hz 1 lt 3 Single phase 97 9 97 4 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 4600W 4600W 23A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60H 5 Hz 1 lt 3 Single phase 97 9 97 4 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 5000W 5000W 25A 220V 230V 240V 180Vac 280Vac 50 60H 5 Hz 1 lt 3 Single phase 97 9 97 4 99 5 yes yes yes yes yes yes yes 63 64 General Data Dimensions W H D 360 510 188 360 510 188 360 510 188 360 510 188 in mm Weight 24KG 24KG 24KG 24KG Operating temperature 25 C 14 60 C 25 C 1 60 C 25 C 60 C 25 C 60 C range 13
44. u 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 acloth Do not use any cleaning agents e g solvents or abrasives Trouble Shooting 10 Sometimes the PV inverter does not work normally we recommend the following solutions for common troubleshooting The following table can help the technician to understand the problem and take action 10 1 Warnings W Warnings W identify the current status of the Growatt MTL 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 Error message No AC Connection AC V Outrange AC F Outrange Over Temperature PV Isolation Low Output High DCI Description No utility grid connected or utility grid power failure Utility grid voltage
45. uctions in this manual Use care when choosing installation location and adhere to specified cooling requirements Unauthorized removal of necessary protections improper use incorrect installation and operation may lead to serious safety and shock hazards and or equipment damage 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 gt CAUTION gt 2 5 Electrical Symbol gt A gt DANGER Grounding the PV modules The Growatt MTL is a transformerless inverter That is why it has no galvanic separation Do not ground the DC circuits of the PV modules connected to the Growatt MTL Only ground the mounting frame of the PV modules If you connect grounded PV modules to the Growatt MTL 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 ma
46. ules 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 A N in the country of installation install an external DC switch The following limit values at the DC input of the inverter must not be CAUTION exceeded Types Max current input A Max current input B Growatt 2500MTL 10A 10A Growatt 3000MTL 10A 10A Growatt 3600MTL TOA TOA Growatt 4200MTL 15A 15A Growatt 4600MTL 15A 15A Growatt 5000MTL 15A 15A 5 7 3 2 Connecting the PV array DC Danger to life due to lethal voltages A Before connecting the PV array ensure that the DC switch and AC breaker are disconnect from the inverter Never connect or disconnect DANGER the DC connectors under load Improper operation during the wiring process can cause fatal injury to A operator or unrecoverable damage to the inverter Only qualified WARNING 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 WARNING Warranty claims Do not connect strings to the inverter that have an open circuit voltage greater than the maximum input voltage of the Check the connection cables of the PV modules for correct polarity and make sure that the maximum input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded At an ambient temperature ove
47. umber 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 867552747 1942 F 867552747 2131 E service ginverter com 69
48. ur The shipping company is responsible in such cases Thoroughly inspect the inverter upon delivery Immediately notify the responsible shipping company if you discover any damage to the packaging which indicates that the inverter may have been damaged or if you discover any visible damage to the inverter We will be glad to assist you if required When transporting the inverter the original or equivalent packaging should be used and the maximum layers for original carton is six 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 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 And the storage relative humidity should be always between 0 and 95 If there are a batch of inverters needs to be stored the maximum layers for original carton as follow The maximum layers is 6 for Growatt 2500 3000 MTL and 5 layers for Growatt 3600 5000 MTL After long term storage local installer or service department of GROWATT should perform a comprehensive test before installation 3 5 The advantage of Inverter VVVVVVV Maximum efficiency of 97 9 Wide input voltage range from 100 600Vdc Integrated DC switch Multi MPP controller Sound control Multi communication pattern Easy installation 15 16
49. y only be carried out by electrically qualified persons e Do not touch damaged inverters Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter There is residual voltage in the inverter The inverter takes 20 minutes to discharge e Wait 20 minutes before you open the wire box Persons with limited physical or mental abilities may only work with the Growatt inverter following proper instruction and under constant supervision Children are forbidden to play with the Growatt inverter Must keep the Growatt inverter away from children V 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 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
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