User manual

Solar Grid-tied Inverter

Product Model: SOFAR 1.1K-3.3KTL-G3 (2019.08.20)

ADD: 401, Building 4, AnTongDa Industrial Park, District 68,XingDong Community,

XinAn Street, BaoAn District, Shenzhen, GuangDong.P.R. China
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0510-6690 2300
Web: www.sofarsolar.com

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Notice
This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation
and maintenance of the equipment.
Preface
Save these instructions! Outline
This manual must be considered as an integral part of the equipment, and must be available Please read the product manual carefully before installation, operation or maintenance. This
at all times to everyone who interacts with the equipment. The manual must always manual contains important safety instructions and installation instructions that must be
accompany the equipment, even when it is transferred to another user or field. followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment.

Copyright Declaration Scope

This product manual describes the installation, electrical connections, commissioning,
The copyright of this manual belongs to Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. Any corporation or maintenance and troubleshooting of SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters:
individual should not plagiarize, partially copy or fully copy it (including software, etc.), and 1100TL-G3, 1600TL-G3, 2200TL-G3, 2700TL-G3, 3000TL-G3, 3300TL-G3
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Symbols Used
This manual provides safety operation information and uses the symbol in order to ensure
personal and property security and use the inverter efficiently when operating the inverter.
You must understand these emphasized information to avoid the personal injury and
property loss. Please read the following symbols used in this manual carefully.

Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.
Danger

Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.
Warning

Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution

Attention indicated potential risks which, if not avoided, may lead to

equipment fault or property damage.
Attention

ADD:401, Building 4, AnTongDa Industrial Park, District 68,XingDong

Note provides tips that are valuable for the optimal operation of the
Community, XinAn Street, BaoAn District, Shenzhen, GuangDong.P.R. China product.
Note

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6 Operation interface 32
6.1 Operation and Display Panel 32

Table of contents 6.2 Standard Interface

6.3 Main Interface
33
35
6.4 Update Software online 44

7 Trouble shooting and maintenance 47

Preface II 7.1 Trouble shooting 47
7.2 Maintenance 51
1 Basic safety information 1
1.1 Safety instructions 1 8 Technical data 52
1.2 Symbols and signs 3 8.1 Input parameter (DC) 52
8.2 Output parameter (AC) 52
2 Product characteristics 5
8.3 Efficiency, Safety and Protection 53
2.1 Product identification 5 8.4 General Data 53
2.2 Function description 7
2.3 Efficiency curve 8
9 Quality Assurance 54
3 Installation 9
3.1 Installation Process 9
3.2 Checking Before Installation 9
3.3 Tools 11
3.4 Determining the Installation Position 12
3.5 Moving the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter 14
3.6 Installing SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter 15

4 Electrical Connections 16
4.1 Electrical connection 17
4.2 Connecting PGND Cables 17
4.3 Connecting DC Input Power Cables 18
4.4 Connecting AC Output Power Cables 20
4.5 RS485, CT, and Inverter logic interface connection 23
4.6 WIFI/GPRS module installation procedure 28
4.7 Communication method 29

5 Commissioning of inverter 31
5.1 Safety inspection before commissioning 31
5.2 Start inverter 31

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Installation requirements
1 Basic safety information Please install inverter according to the following section. Fix the inverter on an appropriate
objects with enough load bearing capacity (such as walls, PV racks etc.), and ensure that
inverter is vertical placed. Choose a place suitable for installing electrical devices. And assure
there is enough fire exit space, convenient for maintenance. Maintain proper ventilation to
If you have any question or problem when you read the following information,
please contact Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co ., Ltd . ensure enough air cycle to cool the inverter.

Note

Outlines of this chapter

Safety instruction
It mainly introduce the safety instruction when install and operate the equipment.
Symbols and signs
It mainly introduce the safety symbols on the inverter.

1.1 Safety instructions

Read and understand the instructions of this manual, and be familiar with relevant safety
Transport requirements
symbols in this chapter, then start to install and troubleshoot the equipment. If you find packing problems that may cause the damage of the inverter, or find any visible
According to the national and state requirements, before connecting to the electrical grid, damage, please immediately notice the responsible transportation company. You can ask
you must get permission from the local electrical grid operator, and the operation can only solar equipment installation contractor or Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co.Ltd for help if necessary.
be performed by qualified electrical engineer. Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with by suitable ways and
means for protecting the components (in particular, the electronic components) from violent
Please contact the nearest authorized service center if any maintenance or repair is shocks, humidity, vibration, etc.
needed. Contact your distributor for the information of the nearest authorized service
center. Do NOT repair it by yourself, it may cause injury or property damage. Electric connection
Before installing and maintaining the equipment, you should turn the DC switch OFF to cut Please comply with all the current electrical regulations about accident prevention in dealing
off the high voltage DC of the PV array. You can also turn the switch in the PV combiner box with the solar inverter.
OFF to cut off the high voltage DC. Otherwise, serious injury may be caused.
Qualified persons Before the electrical connection, make sure to use opaque material to cover the
PV modules or to disconnect PV array DC switch. Exposure to the sun, PV array
The customer must make sure the operator has the necessary skill and training to do his/her will produce a dangerous voltage!
job. Staff in charge of using and maintaining the equipment must be skilled, aware and
Danger
mature for the described tasks and must have the reliability to correctly interpret what is All installation accomplished only by professional electrical engineer!
described in the manual. For safety reason only a qualified electrician, who has received must be trained;
Completely read the manual operation and understand relevant matters.
training and / or has demonstrated skills and knowledge in construction and in operation of Warning
this unit, can install this inverter. Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd does not take any Get permission from the local electrical gird operator, complete all electrical
responsibility for the property destruction and personal injury because of any incorrect use. connections by professional electrical engineer, then connect inverter to electrical
grid.
Attention

It’s forbidden to remove the tamper evident label, or open the inverter.
Otherwise Sofarsolar will not provide warranty or maintenance!

Note

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Operation
Touching the electrical grid or the terminal of the equipment may lead to PV array should be grounded in accordance to the requirements of the local
electrocution or fire! electrical grid operator!
Don’t touch the terminal or conductor connected to the electrical grid. We suggest that all PV module frames and inverter are reliably grounded to protect the PV
system and personnel security.
Pay attention to any instructions or safety documents related to grid connection.
Danger Attention
Some internal components will be very hot when inverter is working. Please wear Ensure input DC voltage < Max. DC voltage .Over voltage may cause permanent
protective gloves! damage to inverter or other losses, which will not be included in warranty!

Attention Warning

Maintenance and repair Signs on the inverter

There are some symbols which are related to security on the inverter. Please read and
Before any repair work, turn OFF the AC circuit breaker between the
inverter and electrical grid first, then turn OFF the DC switch. understand the content of the symbols, and then start the installation.
After turning OFF the AC circuit breaker and DC switch, wait for 5 minutes
at least before carrying out any maintenance or repair work.
Danger There is a residual voltage in the inverter! Before opening the
Inverter should work again after removing any faults. If you need any repair equipment, operator should wait for five minutes to ensure the capacitor
work, please contact with the local authorized service center; is discharged completely.
Can’t open the internal components of inverter without authorized. Shenzhen
SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. does not take any responsibility for the losses from
Attention that. Caution, risk of electric shock.

EMC / noise level of inverter

Caution, hot surface.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) refers to that one electrical equipment functions in a
given electromagnetic environment without any trouble or error, and impose no
unacceptable effect upon the environment. Therefore, EMC represents the quality characters
of an electrical equipment.
Comply with the Conformite Europeenne (CE) certification.
The inherent noise-immune character: immunity to internal electrical noise.
External noise immunity: immunity to electromagnetic noise of external system.
Noise emission level: influence of electromagnetic emission upon environment.
Grounding point.
Electromagnetic radiation from inverter may be harmful to health!
Please do not continue to stay around the inverter in less than 20 cm when
inverter is working.
Danger Please read this manul before install SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3.

1.2 Symbols and signs

Safety symbols This indicates the degree of protection of the equipment according to
IEC standard 70-1 (EN 60529 June 1997).
IP65
Caution of burn injuries due to hot enclosure!
You can only touch the screen and pressing key of the inverter while it’s working. Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC).
Caution

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2
The choice of optional parts of inverter should be made by a qualified technician who
knows the installation conditions clearly.
SOFAR 1100TL-G3 SOFAR 1600TL-G3 SOFAR 2200TL-G3:L×W×H=303mm×260.5mm×118mm
Product characteristics SOFAR 2700TL-G3 SOFAR 3000TL-G3 SOFAR 3300TL-G3:L×W×H=321mm×260.5mm×131.5mm

Figure 2-2 Front view and left view dimensions of SOFAR 1100TL-G3,SOFAR 1600TL-G3 and SOFAR 2200TL-G3
Outlines of this chapter 260.5mm 118.0mm

Product dimensions
It introduces the field of use, and the overall dimensions of SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters.

Function description
303.0mm
It introduces how SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters work and the function modules inside.
Efficiency curves
It introduces the efficiency curves of in the inverter.

2.1 Product dimensions

Field of use
SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 is a single MPPT grid-tied PV inverter which converts the DC power Figure 2-3 Front view and left view dimensions of SOFAR 2700TL-G3, SOFAR 3000TL-G3 and SOFAR 3300TL-G3
generated by PV arrays into sine wave single-phase AC power and feeds it to the public 260.5mm 131.5mm

electrical grid, AC circuit breaker (refer to Section 4.4) and DC switch used as disconnect
device, and the disconnect device shall be easily accessible.
Figure2-1 PV Grid-tied System

321.0mm

SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters can only be used with photovoltaic modules that do not
require one of the poles to be grounded. The operating current during normal operation must Figure 2-4 Bracket dimensions of SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3
not exceed the limits specified in the technical specifications. Only the photovoltaic modules 235.0mm
can be connected to the input of the inverter (do not connect batteries or other sources of
power supply). 6.0mm 160.0mm

10mm 21.4mm
80.0mm 78.1mm

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Labels on the equipment：

Electrical block diagram
Figure2-5 Electrical block diagram

The labels must NOT be hidden

with objects and extraneous
parts (rags, boxes, equipment,
etc.); they must be cleaned
regularly and kept visible at all
times.

2.2 Function description

DC power generated by PV array is filtered through Input Board before entering into Power
Board. Input Board also offer functions such as insulation impedance detection and input DC
voltage / current detection. DC power is converted to AC power by Power Board. AC power is
filtered through Output Board then AC power is fed into the grid. Output Board also offer
functions such as grid voltage / output current detection, GFCI and output isolation relay.
Control Board provides the auxiliary power, controls the operation state of inverter and
shows the operation status by Display Board. Display Board displays fault code when inverter
is in abnormal operation conditions. At the same time, Control Board can trigger the relay so
as to protect the internal components.
Function module

A. Energy management unit

This control can be used to switch the inverter on/off through an external (remote) control.
2.3 Efficiency curve
B. Feeding reactive power into the grid
The inverter is able to produce reactive power and can therefore feed it into the grid through the
setting of the phase shift factor. Feed-in management can be controlled directly by the grid company
through a dedicated RS485 serial interface.
C. Limiting the active power fed into the grid
The inverter, if enabled can limit the amount of active power fed into the grid by the inverter to the
desired value (Expressed as a percentage).
D. Self power reduction when grid is over frequency
When the grid frequency is higher than the limited value, inverter will reduce output power which is
necessary for the grid stability.
E. Data transmission
The inverter or a group of inverters may be monitored remotely through an advanced communication
system based on RS-485 serial interface, or remotely via the WIFI.
F. Software update
SD card is used for updating the firmware.

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Table3-1 shows the components and mechanical parts that should be delivered

3 Installation
No.

1
Pictures Description
SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3
Quantity
1 pcs

Outlines of this chapter Rear panel 1 pcs

2
This topic describes how to install the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter.
PV+ input terminal 1 pcs
Installation notes 3

Do NOT install the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 on flammable material. PV-input terminal 1 pcs
Do NOT install the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 in an area used to store 4
flammable or explosive materials.
Danger
The enclosure and heat sink are very hot while the inverter is working, therefore Metal terminals secured 1 pcs
do NOT install the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 in places where you might touch 5 to PV+ input power
them inadvertently.
cables
Caution
Metal terminals secured 1 pcs
Consider the weight of SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 when transporting and
moving the inverters. 6 to PV- input power
Choose an appropriate mounting position and surface. cables
Attention Assign at least two persons to install the inverter.
M5 Hexagon screws 2 pcs
7
3.1 Installation Process
Expansion bolts 3 pcs
Figure3-1 Installation flowchart
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Check before Prepare installation Determine the
Start installation tools installation position
Self-tapping screw 5 pcs
9

Install the Install the rear Moving the

End panel
Inverter Inverter Manual 1 pcs
10
3.2 Checking Before Installation
Checking Outer Packing Materials The warranty card 1 pcs
11
Packing materials and components may be damaged during transportation. Therefore, check
the outer packing materials before installing the inverter. Check the outer packing materials
for damage, such as holes and cracks. If any damage is found, do not unpack the SOFAR
1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 and contact the dealer as soon as possible. You are advised to remove the Registration Form 1 pcs
packing materials within 24 hours before installing the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter.
12
Checking Deliverables
After unpacking the inverter, check whether deliverables are intact and complete. If any
damage is found or any component is missing, contact the dealer.

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No. Tool Model Function

No. Pictures Description Quantity
Multi-meter Used to check grounding
7

AC output terminal 1PCS Marker Used to mark signs

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Measuring tape Used to measure distances

9

Level Used to ensure that the rear panel is

properly installed
10
0-180º

3.3 Tools ESD gloves Operators wear

Prepare tools required for installation and electrical connections. 11
Table 3-2 shows the tools required for installation and electrical connections.

Safety goggles Operators wear

No. Tool Model Function
12
Hammer drill Used to drill holes on the wall
Recommend drill dia.
1 6mm Anti-dust respirator Operators wear
13
Screwdriver wiring
2
3.4 Determining the Installation Position
Determine an appropriate position for installing the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter.
Removal tool Remove PV terminal
Comply with the following requirements when determining the installation position:
3
Figure3-2 Installation Requirements

Wire stripper Strip wire

4

4mm Allen Wrench Turn the screw to connect rear panel

4.0

5 with inverter

Crimping tools Used to crimp power cables

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3.5 Moving the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter

This topic describes how to move the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 to the installation position
horizontally
Step 1 Open the packaging, insert hands into the slots on both sides of the inverter and hold
the handles, as shown in Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-3 Moving the inverter (1)

Figure 3-4 Moving the inverter (2)

clearance for single SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter
Installation of multiple SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters

Step 2 Lift the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 from the packing case and move it to the installation
position.
To prevent device damage and personal injury, keep balance when moving
the inverter because the inverter is heavy.
Do not put the inverter with its wiring terminals contacting the floor because
the power ports and signal ports are not designed to support the weight of the
inverter. Place the inverter horizontally.
When placing the inverter on the floor, put foam or paper under the
Attention inverter to protect its shell.

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3.6 Installing SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter

Step 1 Determine the positions for drilling holes, ensure the hole positions are level, then
mark the hole positions using a marker pen, use the hammer drill to drill holes on the wall.
Keep the hammer drill perpendicular to the wall, do not shake when drilling, so as not to
damage the wall. If the error of the hole positions is too big, you need to reposition.
4 Electrical Connections
Outlines of this chapter
Step 2 Insert the expansion bolt vertically into the hole, pay attention to the insertion depth This topic describes the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverter electrical connections. Read this part
of the expanding bolt (should be deep enough). carefully before connecting cables.
Step 3 Align the rear panel with hole positions, fix the rear panel on the wall by tightening the
expansion bolt with the nuts.
NOTE: Before performing electrical connections, ensure that the DC switch is OFF. Since the stored
electrical charge remains in a capacitor after the DC switch is turned OFF. So it’s necessary to
Figure 3-5 wait for at least 5 minutes for the capacitor to be electrically discharged.

Installation and maintenance of inverter, must be operated by professional

electrical engineer.

Attention
PV modules generate electric energy when exposed to sunlight and can create an
electrical shock hazard. Therefore, before connecting DC input power cable,
cover PV modules using opaque cloth.
Danger
For SOFAR 1.1K~2.2KTL-G3,open-circuit voltage(Voc) of module arrays
connected in series must be ≤ 500V;For SOFAR 2.2K~3.3KTL-G3, it must
be ≤ 550V.
The power of PV grid-tied system which contain by several the SOFAR
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Note 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters must be < 3.68kw in Germany.
Step 4 Hook the inverter to the rear panel. Using an M5 screw to secure the inverter to the
rear panel to ensure safety. The connected PV modules must have an IEC 61730 Class A rating.
Step 5 You can secure the inverter to the rear panel and protect if from stealing by installing
Isc PVa (absolute maximum) 15A
an anti-theft lock (this action is optional).
SOFAR 1100TL-G3 5.3A
Figure 3-6
SOFAR 1600TL-G3 7.7A
Maximum output overcurrent protection
SOFAR 2200TL-G3 10.6A
SOFAR 2700TL-G3 13A
SOFAR 3000TL-G3 14.3A
SOFAR 3300TL-G3 16A
The decisive voltage class(DVC).
NOTE:
The DVC is the voltage of a circuit which occurs continuously between any two live part in the
worst-case rated operating condition when used as intended.
Interface DVC
PV input interface DVC C

AC output interface DVC C

RS485 interface DVC A

USB interface DVC A

Step 4 Step 5
WiFi/GPRS/Ethernet interface DVC A

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Figure4-4 Ground terminal composition

4.1 Electrical connection
Figure4-1 Shows the flowchart for connecting cables to the inverter
Connect DC Input power
Start Connect PGND Cables
Cables

Connect Communication Connect AC Output power

End
Cables(not mandatory) Cables

4.2 Connecting PGND Cables

Connect the inverter to the grounding electrode using protection ground (PGND) cables for
1. M5 screw 2. OT Terminal 3. Tapped hole
grounding purposes.
The inverter is transformer-less, requires the positive pole and negative pole of
the PV array are NOT grounded. Otherwise it will cause inverter failure. In the 4.3 Connecting DC Input Power Cables
PV power system, all non current carrying metal parts (such as: PV module Table 4-1 Recommended DC input cable specifications
frame, PV rack, combiner box enclosure, inverter enclosure) should be connected
Attention to earth.
Cross-Sectional Area (mm2 )
Prerequisites: External Cable Diameter(mm)
Range Recommended Value
The PGND cables are prepared (≥4mm² outdoor power cables are recommended for
grounding purposes),the color of cable should be yellow-green. 4.0~6.0 4.0 4.5~7.8
Procedure:
Step 1 Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length using a wire stripper, as Procedure
shown in Figure 4-2. Step 1 Remove cable glands from the positive and negative connectors.
Figure4-2 Preparing a ground cable (1) Step 2 Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length from the positive and negative
L2=L1+(2-3)mm power cables by using a wire stripper as show in Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5 Connecting DC input power cables

L1

Note： L2 is 2 to 3mm longer than L1

Step 2 Insert the exposed core wires into the OT terminal and crimp them by using a crimping
tool, as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure4-3 Preparing a ground cable (2)
L3<2mm

L4<1.5mm
Note 1: L3 is the length between the insulation layer of the ground cable and the crimped part.L4 is the distance between the
crimped part and core wires protruding from the crimped part.
Note 2: The cavity formed after crimping the conductor crimp strip shall wrap the core wires completely. The core wires shall
1. Positive power cable 2. Negative power cable
contact the terminal closely.
Step 3 Install the crimped OT terminal, flat washer using M5 screw, and tighten the screw to a Note
torque of 3 N.m using an Allen wrench. L2 is 2 to 3 mm longer than L1.

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Step 3 Insert the positive and negative power cables into corresponding cable glands. Follow-up Procedure
Step 4 Insert the stripped positive and negative power cables into the positive and negative To remove the positive and negative connectors from the inverter, insert a removal wrench
metal terminals respectively and crimp them using a clamping tool. Ensure that the cables are into the bayonet and press the wrench with an appropriate strength, as shown in Figure 4-8.
crimped until they cannot be pulled out by force less than 400 N, as shown in Figure 4-6.
Figure 4-6 Connecting DC input power cables

Before removing the positive and negative connectors, ensure that the DC
SWITCH is OFF.

Caution
Figure 4-8 Removing a DC input connector

1. Positive power cable 2. Negative power cable

Step 5 Insert crimped power cables into corresponding housings until you hear a "click" sound.
The power cables snap into place.
4.4 Connecting AC Output Power Cables
Step 6 Reinstall cable glands on positive and negative connectors and rotate them against the
insulation covers. Connect the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 to the AC power distribution frame (PDF) or power grid
Step 7 Insert the positive and negative connectors into corresponding DC input terminals of using AC output power cables.
the inverter until you hear a "click" sound, as shown in Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 Connecting DC input power cables

Context
All the AC output cables used for the inverters are outdoor three-core cables. To facilitate the
installation, use flexible cables. Table 4-2 lists the recommended specifications for the cables.
Figure 4-9 NOT allowed: connect loads between inverter and circuit breaker

GRID

1. Bayonet

Inverter Load RCBO

Note:
Insert the stoppers into the unused DC connectors.
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Table4-2 Recommended AC output cable specifications AC wire connections procedure:

Step 1 Select appropriate cables according to Table 4-2, Remove the insulation layer of the AC
SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR
Model 1100TL-G3 1600TL-G3 2200TL-G3 2700TL-G3 3000TL-G3 3300TL-G3 output cable using a wire stripper according to the figure shown below: A: 30~50mm B:
6~8mm;
Cable(Copper) ≥ 4mm² ≥ 4mm² ≥ 4mm² ≥ 6mm² ≥ 6mm² ≥ 6mm²
Figure 4-12
Breaker 16A/400V 16A/400V 25A/400V 25A/400V 25A/400V 25A/400V
A
Multi core copper wire
AC cable should be correctly sized to ensure the power
B
loss in AC cable is less than 1% of the rated power. If the
resistance of the AC cable is too high, it will cause a huge
Multi core copper wire≥4mm²
increase in the AC voltage, which may lead to a
disconnection of the inverter from the electrical grid.
The relationship between power loss in AC cable and
wire length, wire cross sectional area is shown in the
following figure: Step 2 Disassemble the AC connector according to the figure shown below: insert the AC
Figure 4-10 wire length, wire cross sectional area and wire power loss output cable (with its insulation layer stripped according to step 1) through the waterproof
locking cable gland;
1.4%
2.5mm² Figure 4-13
4.0mm² 6.0mm²
1.2% 8.0mm²

1.0% 10.0mm²

0.8%
Loss

0.6%

0.4%

0.2%

0.0%
0m 10m 20m 30m 40m 50m 60m 70m 80m 90m 100m Step 3 Connect AC output cable as per the following requirements:
Length
Connect the yellow-green wire to the hole labeled ‘PE’, fasten the wire using an Allen wrench;
Connect the brown wire to the hole labeled ‘L’, fasten the wire using an Allen wrench;
inverter is equipped with IP66 AC output connector dedicated for PV inverter, customer need Connect the blue wire to the hole labeled ‘N’, fasten the wire using an Allen wrench;
to make AC output cable connections by himself, and the appearance of the AC connector is Figure 4-14
shown below:
L--brown, N--bule, PE--yellow/green
Figure 4-11 AC output connector

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Step 4 Secure the locking cable gland clockwise, shown as below: make sure that all the wires Step1 Remove the communication waterproof cover using a screwdriver;
are securely connected; Figure 4-18

Step 5 Connect the AC output connector to the output wiring terminal of inverter, rotate the
AC connector clockwise until the fastener reaches its designated position, as shown below:
Figure 4-15 Figure 4-16

Step2 Unlock the waterproof cable gland,remove the stopper in the waterproof connector;
Figure 4-19

Step 4 Step 5

4.5 RS485, CT, and Inverter logic interface connection

The communication interface location of the SOFAR1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 is shown in the figure

below.
Figure 4-17

Step3 Select appropriate cable according Table4-2,remove the insulation layer using a wire
stripper,the length of the wire core is about 6mm,insert the cable through the cable gland
and waterproof cover, according to Table4-4,connect the wires as per the labels,and secure
the wire using a slotted screwdriver.as shown in the figure below:
Table 4-4 Function description of the communication terminals

Type CT Logic interface

1 8

The wiring methods are the same for RS485 and CT,this part describes their wiring methods TOP
Connector
and logic interface methods.
Table 4-3 Recommended communication cable size are shown below FRONT
1 8

Communication function R S485 CT Label CT- CT+

Cable size 0.5~1.5mm² 0.5~1.5mm² RS485 RS485 The following table
Function differential differential CT- CT+
Outside diameter 2.5~6mm 2.5~6mm signal- signal+

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Figure 4-20 (b) Logic interface for VDE-AR-N 4105: 2018-11, is in order to control and/or limit the
inverter’s output power.
The inverter can be connected to a RRCR (Radio Ripple Control Receiver) in order to
dynamically limit the output power of all the inverters in the installation.
Figure 4-21 Inverter-RRCR Connection

TX- TX+

CT- CT+

The logic interface pin definitions and circuit connections are as follows:
Logic interface pin are defined according to different standard requirements Table 4-6 Function description of the terminal

Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR)

(a) Logic interface for AS/NZS 4777.2:2015, also known as inverter demand
1 L1 Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output
response modes (DRMs).
The inverter will detect and initiate a response to all supported demand response 2 L2 Relay contact 2 input K2 - Relay 2 output
commands within 2 s. The inverter will continue to respond while the mode remains 3 L3 Relay contact 3 input K3 - Relay 3 output
asserted. 4 L4 Relay contact 4 input K4 - Relay 4 output
Table 4-5 Function description of the DRMs terminal 5 G GND Relays common node

Pin NO. Color Function 6 NC Not Connected Not Connected

1 White and orange DRM1/5 7 NC Not Connected Not Connected

2 Orange DRM2/6 8 NC Not Connected Not Connected

3 White and green DRM3/7

4 Blue DRM4/8 Table 4-7 The inverter is preconfigured to the following RRCR power levels
5 White and blue RefGen Relay status: close is 1, open is 0

6 Green DRM0
L1 L2 L3 L4 Active Power Cos (φ)
7 White and brown
Pin7&Pin8 short internal 1 0 0 0 0% 1
8 Brown
0 1 0 0 30% 1
0 0 1 0 60% 1
NOTE: 1.1~3.3K-G3 Supported DRM command: DRM0, DRM5, DRM6, DRM7, DRM8.
0 0 0 1 100% 1

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(c) Logic interface for EN50549-1: 2019, is in order to cease active power output Step4 Insert the terminal as per the printed label, and then tighten the screws to fix the
within five seconds following an instruction being received at the input interface. waterproof cover, rotate the cable gland clockwise to fasten it securely.
Figure 4-22 Inverter-RRCR Connection
Figure 4-23

Figure 4-24

Table 4-8 Function description of the terminal

Pin NO. Pin name Description Connected to (RRCR)

1 L1 Relay contact 1 input K1 - Relay 1 output
2 NC Not Connected Not Connected
3 NC Not Connected Not Connected
4 NC Not Connected Not Connected
5 G GND K1 - Relay 1 output
6 NC Not Connected Not Connected
7 NC Not Connected Not Connected 4.6 WIFI/GPRS module installation procedure:
8 NC Not Connected Not Connected Step1: Remove wifi/GPRS waterproof cover using screw driver.
Step2: Install WIFI/GPRS module.
Stpe3: Fasten WIFI/GPRS module using screws.
Figure 4-25
Table 4-9 The inverter is preconfigured to the following RRCR power levels
Relay status: close is 1, open is 0

L1 Active Power Power drop rate Cos (φ)

1 0% < 5 seconds 1

0 100% / 1

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Using the Wi-Fi S/N number(NOTE3), then you can login the website:
Figure 4-26 http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter.

B. Communication between multiple inverters and one PC:

1. RS485
Refer to the following figure: RS485 wires are connected in parallel between inverters, refer
to section 4.5 of this manual for wire connection methods. Connect the TX+ and TX- of the
inverter to the TX+ and TX- of the RS485→USB adapter; connect the USB port of the adapter
to the computer. A maximum of 31 inverters can be connected in one daisy chain.(NOTE2)
Figure 4-29
Radio ripple Publlc Grid
control receiver

4.7 Communication method

SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 gird-connected inverters offer RS485 (standard) and Wi-Fi (optional)
communication modes: RS 485/USB

A. Communication between one inverter and one PC: R S 485 R S 485 R S 485

584-SR
BSU
1. RS485
2. WI-FI
Refer to the figure shown below, connect the TX+ and TX- of the inverter to the TX+ and TX-
of the RS485→ USB adapter, and connect the USB port of the adapter to the Refer to the figure shown below: (wireless function required for the PC).(NOTE4)
computer.(NOTE1) Figure 4-30
Figure 4-27

Radio ripple Publlc Grid

control receiver

RS 485/USB The operation information (generated energy, alert, operation status) of the inverter can be
R S 485
transferred to PC or uploaded to the server via Wi-Fi. You can register on the website.
584-SR
BSU

http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/Register/Regi_Pub.aspx
2. WI-FI
Using the Wi-Fi S/N number(NOTE3), then you can login the website:
Refer to the figure shown below: (wireless function required for the PC).(NOTE4) http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/LoginPage.aspx to remote monitors the inverter.
Figure 4-28
Note1:
The length of the RS485 communication cable should be less than 1000 m.

Note2:
When multiple inverters are connected via RS485 wires, set mod-bus address to differentiate the inverters.

The operation information (generated energy, alert, operation status) of the inverter can be Note3:
transferred to PC or uploaded to the server via Wi-Fi. You can register on the website. S/N number of the Wi-Fi module is located on the side.

http://www.solarmanpv.com/portal/Register/Regi_Pub.aspx
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5 Commissioning of inverter 6 Operation interface

5.1 Safety inspection before commissioning Outlines of this chapter
This section introduces the display, operation, buttons and LED indicator lights of SOFAR
Ensure that DC and AC voltages are within the acceptable range of the 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 Inverter.
inverter.
Attention
6.1 Operation and Display Panel
Buttons and Indicator lights
5.2 Start inverter
Step 1: Turn ON the DC switch.(optional)
Step 2: Turn ON the AC circuit breaker.
RUN
When the DC power generated by the solar array is adequate, the SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3
inverter will start automatically. Screen showing “normal” indicates correct operation.
FAULT

NOTE: Choose the correct country code. (refer to section 6.3 of this manual)
Notice: Different distribution network operators in different countries have
different requirements regarding grid connections of PV grid connected
inverters. Button:
Therefore, it's very important to make sure that you have selected the correct
Long press the button to enter the next menu or confirm the selection
country code according to requirements of local authority. Short press the button to achieve the next page turning function
Please consult qualified electrical engineer or personnel from electrical safety Turn down the loop once to exit
authorities about this.

Indicator Lights:
Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any consequences arising
out of incorrect country code selection. RUN (Green)
ON: “ Normal ” state
Flash: “ Wait ” or “ Check ”state
If the inverter indicates any fault, please refer to Section 7.1 of this manual —— trouble
shooting for help.
FAULT (Red)
ON: “ Fault ” or “ Permanent ”state

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6.2 Standard Interface

When power-on, LCD interface displays INITIALIZING, refer below picture.

Initializing…

when control board successfully connected with communication board, the LCD display the
current state of the inverter，display as shown in the figure below.

Wait 10s Waiting States，Countdown 10S

(depends country code,some are 60s)

Check Checking

Normal Normal Power Generation

Fault Regular error state

Permanent Unrecoverable error state

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Inverter states includes: wait、check、normal、fault and permanent 1.Enter Setting

Wait： Inverter is waiting to Check State at the end of reconnection time. In this state, grid
voltage value is between the max and min limits and so on; If not, Inverter will go to Fault 1. Set time 12. Set Safety Voltage
State or Permanent State.
2. Clear Energy 13. Set Safety Frequency
Check: Inverter is checking isolation resistor, relays, and other safety requirements. It also
does self-test to ensure inverter software and hardware are functional. Inverter will go to 3. Clear Events 14. Insulation Resistance
Fault State or Permanent State if any error or fault occurs.
4. Set Country 15. Set Reactive
Normal： Inverter enter to Normal State， it is feeding power to the grid; inverter will go to
Fault State or Permanent state if any error or fault occurs. 5. On-Off Control 16. Set Power Derate
Fault： Fault State: Inverter has encountered recoverable error. It should recover if the errors
disappear. If Fault State continues; please check the inverter according error code. 6. Enable Set Country 17. Reflux Power

Permanent： Inverter has encountered unrecoverable error, we need maintainer debug this 7. Set Energy 18. MPPT Scan
kind of error according to error code.
When the control board and communication board connection fails, the LCD display interface 8. Set Address 19.DRMs0 Control
as shown in the figure below. 20.Set Power R atio
9. Set Input mode
(The country is set at 10)
DSP communicate fail 10. Set Language 21. Relay Command

11. Set Start Parameter 22. Relay Test

6.3 Main Interface 1. Set Time

Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, long press the button to
Press “Back” button under standard interface to enter into main interface, including: enter main setting interface. Enter “1. Set Time”by long press the button, then can start to set
up time.
Normal Long press the button Time set from year, month, day, minutes, and seconds in turns, Short press the button to
change different value,Set each value is need to long press the button to confirm setting.
1. Enter Setting “success” is displayed if the setting time is correct, “fail” means failure settings.

2. EventList 2. Clear Energy

Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, long press the button to
3. SystemInfo enter main setting interface. Then Enter “2.Clear Energy” by short press the button to turn
the page and long press the button to confirm. Long press the button to enter password 0001
4. Display Time by short press the button to change different value, and then long press the button to start to
clear produce. “success” is displayed after settings.
5. Software Update
3. Clear Events
Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, long press the button to
(A) “Enter Setting” Interface as below: enter main setting interface.Enter “3. Clear Events” by short press the button to turn the page
and long press the button to confirm. Long press the button and start to clear events.
“success” is displayed after settings.

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4. Set Country 6. Enable Set Country

Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to
enter main setting interface. Enter “4.Set Country ” by short press the button to turn the page enter main setting interface. Enter “6.Enable Set Country” by short press the button to turn
and long press the button to confirm. If it's shown "set disable" on the screen, then you can the page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface.
NOT choose the operating country, you should enable country setting through "6. Enable Set Long press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change
Country" interface. If it's shown "set Country code?" on the screen, then long press the different value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be
button to confirm to start country setting. "Success" will be shown on the screen after a displayed for wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords.
successful country setting. “Success” will be displayed if setting successfully.
Attention: when inverter working for power generation over 24h, country setting is
Table6-1 country code setting forbidden, it can only be set after LCD setting. Key in passwords for country setting through
LCD (default: 0001), country setting can be set in 24h after keying in the correct passwords,
code country code country code country over 24h, set through LCD again.
Germany VDE 7. Set Energy
00 12 Poland 24 Cyprus
AR-N4105 Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to
CEI0-21 Internal 13 Germany BDEW
enter main setting interface. Enter “7. Set Energy” by short press the button to turn the page
01 25 India
and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface. Long
02 Australia 14 Germany VDE 26 Philippines press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change different
0126 value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error! Try again” will be displayed for
03 Spain RD1699 15 Italy CEI0-16 27 NewZealand wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords then set total
energy. “Success” or “fail” is displayed after setting.
04 Turkey 16 UK-G83 28 Brazil 8. Set address
Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to
05 Denmark 17 Greece island 29 Slovakia VSD
enter main setting interface. Enter “8. Set address” by short press the button to turn the page
Slovakia SSE
and long press the button to confirm enter setting interface. Choose corresponded setting
06 Greece Continent 18 EU EN50438 30
items by short press the button, then long press the button to confirm. “Success” or “fail” is
IEC EN61727
displayed after setting.
07 Netherland 19 31 Slovakia ZSD
9. Set Input mode
08 Belgium 20 Korea 32 CEI0-21 In Areti For SOFAR 1.1K ~ 3.3KTL-G3, this function is not applicable.

Sweden
10. Set Language
09 UK-G59t 21 33 Ukraine
Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to
10 China 22 Europe General enter main setting interface. Enter “10. Set Language” by short press the button to turn the
page and long press the button to confirm enter setting interface. Choose corresponded
11 France 23 CEI0-21 External setting items by short press the button. “Success” or “fail” is displayed after setting.
11. Set Start Parameter
User can change the start parameter by the LCD. First the User need to copy the. TXT file
5. On-Off Control
which is used to change the start parameter to the SD card .
Users long press the button to enter 1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to enter
Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to
main setting interface. Enter “5.On-Off Control” by short press the button to turn the page
enter main setting interface. Enter “11. Set Start Parameter” by short press the button to turn
and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface. Long
the page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface.
press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change different
Long press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change
value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error! ” Try again” will be displayed for
different value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be
wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords. “Success” will
displayed for wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords.
be displayed if setting successfully.
“Success” will be displayed if setting successfully.

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12. Set Safety Voltage 16. Set Power Derate

User can change the Voltage protection point by the LCD. First the User need to copy the. TXT Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, long press the button to
file which is used to change the Voltage protection point to the SD card . enter main setting interface.Enter “16.Set Power Derate” by short press the button to turn
Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to the page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface.
enter main setting interface. Enter “12. Set Safety Voltage” by short press the button to turn Long press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change
the page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface. different value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be
Long press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change displayed for wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords.
different value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be “Success” will be displayed if setting successfully.
displayed for wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords. 17. Reflux Power
“Success” will be displayed if setting successfully. Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, long press the button to
13. Set Safety Frequency enter main setting interface.Enter “17.Reflux Power ” by short press the button to turn the
User can change the Frequency protection point by the LCD. First the User need to copy the. page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface.
Long press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change
TXT file which is used to change the Frequency protection point to the SD card .
different value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be
Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to displayed for wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords.
enter main setting interface. Enter “13. Set Safety Frequency” by short press the button to “Success” will be displayed if setting successfully.
turn the page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting
interface. Long press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to 18. MPPT Scan
change different value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be Users long press the button to enter 1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to enter
displayed for wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords. main setting interface. Enter 18.MPPT Scan” by short press the button to turn the page and
“Success” will be displayed if setting successfully. long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface. Long press
the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change different value,
14.Insulation Resistance
long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be displayed for wrong
User can change the Insulation protection point by the LCD. First the User need to copy the. passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords. “Success” will be
TXT file which is used to change the Insulation protection point to the SD card . displayed if setting successfully.
Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to
19. DRMs0 Control
enter main setting interface. Enter “14. Set Insulation” by short press the button to turn the
Users long press the button to enter 1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to enter
page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface.
main setting interface. Enter 19.DRMs0 Control” by short press the button to turn the page
Long press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change
and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface. Long
different value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be
press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change different
displayed for wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords.
value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be displayed for
“Success” will be displayed if setting successfully.
wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords. “Success” will
be displayed if setting successfully.
15. Set Reactive
Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter Setting” interface, long press the button to
enter main setting interface.Enter “15.Set Reactive” by short press the button to turn the 20. Set Power Ratio (The country is set at 10)
page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface. Users long press the button to enter 1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to enter
Long press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change main setting interface. Enter “20.Set Power Ratio” by short press the button to turn the page
different value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Input Password” Setting interface. Long
displayed for wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords. press the button to set passwords (default: 0001), short press the button to change different
“Success” will be displayed if setting successfully. value, long press the button to next value setting. “Error!” Try again” will be displayed for
wrong passwords. Long press the button and rekey in the correct passwords. “Success” will
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21. Relay Command (C) “SystemInfo” Interface as below:

Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to 3.SystemInfo
enter main setting interface. Enter “21. Relay Command” by short press the button to turn
the page and long press the button to confirm, then enter “Relay Command setting 1.Inverter Type 7.Input Mode
“interface. Choose corresponded setting items by short press the button, then long press the
button. “Success”or “fail” is displayed after setting. 2.Serial Number 8.Power Factor

22. Relay Test 3.SoftVersion 9.Reflux Power

Users long press the button to enter “1.Enter setting” interface, long press the button to 4.HardVersion 10.Safety Paras
enter main setting interface. Enter “22. Relay Test” by short press the button to turn the
page,then long press the button and start test relay. “Success” will be displayed if setting 5.Country 11.MPPT Scan
successfully.
6.Modbus Address 12.Power Ratio
(The country is set at 10)
13.Relay Command

1. Inverter Type
Users short press the button to enter “3. SystemInfo”interface, then long press the button to
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button to enter into“1.
Inverter Type”,then long press the button，the Inverter Type will be displayed.
(B) “Event List” Interface as below: 2. Serial Number
Users short press the button to enter “3. SystemInfo”interface, then long press the button to
Event List is used to display the real-time event records, including the total number of events enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button to enter into“2.
and each specific ID No. and happening time. User can enter Event List interface through Serial Number”,then long press the button ,the serial number will be displayed.
main interface to check details of real-time event records, Event will be listed by the
happening time, and recent events will be listed in the front. Please refer to below picture. 3. SoftVersion
Users short press the button to enter “3. SystemInfo” interface, then long press the button to
Long press the button and short press the button to turn the page in standard interface, then
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter into“3.
enter into “2.Event List” interface.
SoftVersion”,then long press the button , the SoftVersion will be displayed.

4. HardVersion
Users short press the button to enter “3. SystemInfo” interface, then long press the button to
2. Event List enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter into“4.
HardVersion”,then long press the button , the HardVersion will be displayed.
1. Current event 2. History event
5. Country
sers short press the button to enter “3. SystemInfo” interface, then long press the button to
01 ID04 06150825 enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter into “5.
Fault information ( Display the event sequence number, Country”, then long press the button , the Country will be displayed.
event ID number, and event occurrence time )
6. Modbus Address
Users short press the button to enter 3. SystemInfo”interface, then long press the button to
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter into
“6.Modbus Address”,then long press the button , the Modbus Address will be displayed.

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7. Input Mode
FOR SOFAR 1.1~3.3KTL-G3,this function is not applicable.
6.4 Update Software online
8.Power Factor SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters offer software upgrade via usb flash drive to maximize
Users short press the button to enter “3. SystemInfo” interface, then long press the button to inverter performance and avoid inverter operation error caused by software bugs.
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter into “8.
Power Factor”,then long press the button , the Power Factor will be displayed.
Procedure:
9. Reflux Power Step 1 First,turn off the DC and AC breaker,and then remove the communication waterproof
Users short press the button to enter “3. SystemInfo” interface, then long press the button to cover as the following picture.If the RS485 line has been connected,Be sure to release the
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter into “9. waterproof nut,Make sure the communication line is no longer the force. Then remove the
Reflux Power”,then long press the button , the Reflux Power will be displayed. waterproof cover,In order to avoid loosening the communication plug which has been
connected.
10. Safety Paras
Users short press the button to enter 3. SystemInfo” interface,then long press the button to
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter Figure 6-1
into“10.Safety Paras ”,then long press the button , the Safety Paras will be displayed.
11. MPPT Scan
Users short press the button to enter 3. SystemInfo” interface,then long press the button to
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter
into“11.MPPT Scan”, then long press the button, the information of MPPT Scan will be
displayed.
12. Power Ratio (The country is set at 10)
Users short press the button to enter 3. SystemInfo” interface, then long press the button to
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter into“12.
Power Ratio ”, then long press the button , the Power Ratio will be displayed.
13. Relay Command
Users short press the button to enter 3. SystemInfo” interface, then long press the button to
enter into system information checking interface,then short press the button enter into“13.
Relay Command ”, then long press the button , the Relay Command Mode will be displayed.

(D) Display Time

Long press the button and short press the button to turn the page in the standard user
interface to enter into “4.Display Time”,then long press the button to display the current Step 2 Insert the usb flash drive into the computer.
system time.

(E) Software Update

Long press the button and short press the button to turn the page in the standard user
interface to enter into “5. Software Update”, then long press the button to enter into the “
input password ” interface, now long press the button to input the password(initial
passwords is 0715),short press the button to change the value, then long press the button to
confirm the current value of input and enter the next set of value .when set over, if the
password is wrong, the LCD will display “Error! Try again”, at this time ,you should re-enter
your password .If the password is correct，then begin the update process.

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Step 3 SOFAR SOLAR will send the Software code to the user who needs to update. After user
receive the file,please decompressing file and cover the original file in usb flash drive.
Step 4 Insert the usb flash drive into the USB interface.
Step 5 Then turn on DC switch and enter into the online upgrade to the main
menu"5.Software Update"in the LCD display program[6.3(E)].The method to enter the menu
can refer to operation interface of LCD.
Step 6 Input the password,if password is correct,and then begin the update process,the
original password is 0715.
Step 7 System update main DSP, slave DSP and ARM in turns.If main DSP update success,the
LCD will display"Update DSP1 Success", otherwise display "Update DSP1 Fail";If slave DSP
update success,the LCD will display"Update DSP2 Success",otherwise display "UpdateDSP2
Fail".
Step 8 If Fail,please turn off the DC breaker,wait for the LCD screen extinguish,then turn on
the DC breaker again,then Continue to update from step 5.

Step 9 After the update is completed,turn off the DC breaker, wait for the LCD screen
extinguish,then recover the communication waterproof and then turn on the DC breaker and
AC breaker again,the inverter will enters the running state. User can check the current
software version in Systemlnfo>>3.SoftVersion.

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ID05 PVUVP The input voltage is too low Check whether too few PV modules are series
connected in a PV string, thus the voltage(Vmp) of the
PV string is lower than the minimum operating
voltage of inverter. If yes, adjust the number of series

Trouble shooting and maintenance connected PV modules to increase the voltage of the
PV string to fit the input voltage range of inverter.
inverter automatically returns to normal operating
status after correct adjustments.

Outlines of this chapter ID09 PvOVP The input voltage is too Check whether too many PV modules are series
high connected in a PV string, thus the voltage(Voc) of the
This topic describes how to perform daily maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure long PV string is higher than the maximum input voltage of
inverter. If yes, adjust the number of series connected
term proper operation of the inverter. PV modules to decrease the voltage of the PV string to
fit the input voltage range of inverter. inverter
automatically returns to normal operating status after
7.1 Trouble shooting correct adjustments.

This section contains information and procedures for solving possible problems with the ID10 IpvUnbalance Input current is not Check the input mode(parallel mode/ independent
balanced mode) setting of inverter according to Section 6.3 (C)
inverter. 6.Input Mode of this user manual, If it’s incorrect,
ID11 PvConfigSetWrong Incorrect input mode change it according to Section 6.3 (A) 10.Set Input
mode of this manual.
This section help users to identify the inverter fault. Please read the following procedures
ID12 GFCIFault GFCI Fault If the fault occurs occasionally, the possible cause is
carefully: that the external circuits are abnormal occasionally.
inverter automatically returns to normal operating
Check the warning, fault messages or fault codes shown on the inverter screen, record all status after the fault is rectified.
the fault information. If the fault occurs frequently and lasts a long time,
check whether the insulation resistance between the
If there is no fault information shown on the screen, check whether the following PV array and earth(ground) is too low, then check
the insulation conditions of PV cables.
requirements are met:
ID14 HwBoostOCP Ihe input current is too Check whether the input current is higher than the
- Is the inverter mounted in a clean, dry place with good ventilation? high,and has happen maximum input current of inverters, then check the
- Is the DC switch turned ON? hardware protection input wiring, if both are correct, please contact
technical support.
- Are the cables adequately sized and short enough?
- Are the input and output connections and wiring in good condition? ID15 HwAcOCP The grid current is too ID15-ID24 are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF
- Are the configuration settings correct for the particular installation? high,and has happen the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the
hardware protection “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If
- Are the display panel and the communication cables properly connected and undamaged? no, please contact technical support.
ID16 AcRmsOCP The grid current is too high
Follow the steps below to view recorded problems:
ID17 HwADFaultIGrid The grid current sampling
Long press the button to enter the main menu from the standard interface. Select “ 2. Event error
List ” then long press the button to enter event list. ID18 HwADFaultDCI The DCI sampling error

EventList information ID19 HwADFaultVGrid The grid voltage sampling

error
Table 7-1 Eventlist
ID20 GFCIDeviceFault The GFCI sampling error
EventList NO. EventList Name EventList description solution
ID21 MChip_Fault The master chip fault
ID01 GridOVP The power grid voltage is If the alarm occurs occasionally, the possible cause
too high is that the electric grid is abnormal occasionally. ID22 HwAuxPowerFault The auxiliary voltage error
inverter automatically returns to normal operating
status when the electric grid’s back to normal. ID23 BusVoltZeroFault The bus voltage sampling
If the alarm occurs frequently, check whether the error
ID02 GridUVP The power grid voltage is grid voltage/frequency is within the acceptable
too low range. If no, contact technical support. If yes, check ID24 IacRmsUnbalance The Output current is not
the AC circuit breaker and AC wiring of the balanced
inverter.
If the grid voltage/frequency is within the acceptable ID25 BusUVP The bus voltage Is too low If the PV array configuration is correct (no ID05
ID03 GridOFP The power grid frequency is range and AC wiring is correct, while the alarm fault), the possible cause is that the solar irradiance is
too high occurs repeatedly, contact technical support to too low. inverter automatically returns to normal
change the grid over-voltage, under-voltage, over- operating status after the solar irradiance returns to
frequency, under-frequency protection points after normal level.
obtaining approval from the local electrical grid
ID04 GridUFP The power grid frequency is operator.
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ID26 BusOVP The bus voltage Is too high ID26-ID27 are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF ID66 UnrecoverBusOVP The bus voltage is too
the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the high,and has cause
“DC switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If unrecoverable fault
ID27 VbusUnbalance The bus voltage is not no, please contact technical support.
balanced
ID67 UnrecoverIacRmsUnbalance The grid current is
unbalance,and has cause
ID28 DciOCP The Dci is too high Check the input mode(parallel mode/ independent unrecoverable fault
mode) setting of inverter according to Section 6.3
(C) 6.Input Mode of this user manual, If it’s ID68 UnrecoverIpvUnbalance The input current is
incorrect, change it according to Section 6.3 (A) unbalance,and has cause
10.Set Input mode of this manual. unrecoverable fault
If the input mode is correct, turn OFF the “DC
switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the “DC ID69 UnrecoverVbusUnbalance The bus voltage Is
switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If no, unbalance,and has cause
please contact technical support, If it’s incorrect, unrecoverable fault
change it according to Section 6.3 (A) 10.Set Input
mode of this manual. ID70 UnrecoverOCPInstant The grid current is too
high,and has cause
ID29 SwOCPInstant The grid current is too high Internal faults of inverter, turn OFF the “DC switch”, unrecoverable fault
wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the “DC switch”.
Check whether the fault is rectified. If no, please ID71 UnrecoverPvConfigSetWrong Incorrect input mode Check the input mode(parallel mode/ independent
contact technical support. mode) setting of inverter according to Section
6.3 (C) 6.Input Mode of this user manual, If it’s
incorrect, change it according to Section 6.3 (A)
ID30 SwBOCPInstant Ihe input current is too high Check whether the input current is higher than the
10.Set Input mode of this manual.
maximum input current of inverters, then check the
input wiring, if both are correct, please contact ID74 UnrecoverIPVInstant The input current is too ID74-ID77 are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF
technical support. high,and has happen the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the
unrecoverable fault “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If
ID49 ConsistentFault_VGrid The grid voltage sampling ID49-ID55 are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF no, please contact technical support.
value between the master the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the ID75 UnrecoverWRITEEEPROM The EEPROM is
DSP and slave DSP is not “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If unrecoverable
consistent no, please contact technical support.

ID50 ConsistentFault_FGrid The grid frequency ID76 UnrecoverREADEEPROM The EEPROM is

sampling value between the unrecoverable
master DSP and slave DSP
is not consistent ID77 UnrecoverRelayFail Relay has happen
permanent fault
ID51 ConsistentFault_DCI The DCI sampling value
between the master DSP ID81 OverTempDerating the inverter has derated Ensure the installation position and installation
and slave DSP is not because of the temperature method meet the requirements of Section 3.4 of this
consistent is too high user manual.
Check whether the ambient temperature of the
ID52 ConsistentFault_GFCI The GFCI sampling value
installation position exceeds the upper limit. If yes,
between the master DSP
and slave DSP is not improve ventilation to decrease the temperature.
consistent
ID82 OverFreqDerating the inverter has derated inverter automatically reduce the output power when
ID53 SpiCommLose The spi communication because of the grid the frequency of electrical grid is too high.
between the master DSP frequency too hig
and slave DSP is fault

ID54 SciCommLose The Sci communication

ID83 RemoteDerating The inverter has derated by inverter records ID83 in case of remote power
the Remote control derating operation. Check the wiring of remote input
between the control board
communication board is and output control signal port on the communication
fault board according to Section 4.5 of this user manual.

ID55 RelayTestFail The relays fault

ID84 RemoteOff The inverter has shut down inverter records ID84 in case of remote shutdown
because by the Remote operation. Check the wiring of remote input and
ID56 PvIsoFault The insulation resistance is Check the insulation resistance between the PV array control output control signal port on the communication board
too low and earth(ground), if a short circuit occurs, rectify the according to Section 4.5 of this user manual.
fault.

ID57 OverTempFault_Inv The inverter temp is too Ensure the installation position and installation ID94 Software version is not The Software between the Contact technical support to upgrade software.
high method meet the requirements of Section 3.4 of this consistent control board and the
user manual. communication board is not
Check whether the ambient temperature of the consistent
ID58 OverTempFault_Boost The Boost temp is too high
installation position exceeds the upper limit. If yes,
improve ventilation to decrease the temperature. ID95 Communication board The Communication board ID95~ID96 are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF
ID59 OverTempFault_Env The environment temp is EEPROM fault EEPROM is fault the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the
too high “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If
no, please contact technical support.
ID96 RTC clock chip anomaly RTC clock chip is fault
ID65 UnrecoverHwAcOCP The grid current is too ID65-ID70 are internal faults of inverter, turn OFF
high,and has cause the “DC switch”, wait for 5 minutes, then turn ON the Check the country setting according to Section 6.3 (C)
unrecoverable hardware “DC switch”. Check whether the fault is rectified. If ID97 Invalid Country The Country is InValid
5.Country of this user manual, If it’s incorrect, change
fault no, please contact technical support. it according to Section 6.3 (A) 4.Set Country Code of
this manual.

ID98 SD fault The SD card is fault Please replace the SD card.

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7.2 Maintenance
Inverters generally do not need any daily or routine maintenance. Heat sink should not be
blocked by dust, dirt or any other items.
Before the cleaning, make sure that the DC SWITCH is turned OFF and the circuit breaker
Technical data
between inverter and electrical grid is turned OFF. Wait at least for 5 minutes before the
cleaning. Outlines of this chapter
This topic lists the technical specifications for all SOFAR 1.1K~3.3KTL-G3 inverters.
Inverter cleaning 8.1 Input parameters (DC)
Please clean the inverter with an air blower, a dry & soft cloth or a soft bristle brush. Do NOT clean the
inverter with water, corrosive chemicals, detergent, etc. SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR
Technical Data
1100TL-G3 1600TL-G3 2200TL-G3 2700TL-G3 3000TL-G3 3300TL-G3
Heat sink cleaning Max. DC power 1500W 2200W 3000W 3700W 4100W 4500W

For the long-term proper operation of inverters, ensure there is enough space around the heat sink for Max. Input voltage 500V 550V
ventilation, check the heat sink for blockage (dust, snow, etc.) and clean them if they exist. Please clean the
heat sink with an air blower, a dry & soft cloth or a soft bristle brush. Do NOT clean the heat sink with water, Aux Start-up voltage 60V
corrosive chemicals, detergent, etc.
Start-up Input voltage 70V

MPPT voltage range 50-500V 50-550V

Rated input voltage 360V

Full load DC voltage
110-450V 150-450V 200-450V 250-500V 275-500V 300-500V
range

Max. Input current 12A

Input short circuit current 15A

MPPT number of ways/

input string number 1/1

Input terminal type MC4/H4

8.2 Output parameters (AC)

SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR
Technical Data
1100TL-G3 1600TL-G3 2200TL-G3 2700TL-G3 3000TL-G3 3300TL-G3
Rated Output power 1100W 1600W 2200W 2700W 3000W 3300W

Max. Output power 1100VA 1600VA 2200VA 2700VA 3000VA 3300VA

Rated Output current 4.8A 7A 9.6A 11.8A 13A 14.3A

Max. Output current 5.3A 7.7A 10.6A 13A 14.5A 16A

Nominal grid voltage L/N/PE, 220Vac 230Vac 240Vac

Grid voltage range 180-276Vac(According to local grid standard)

Nominal grid frequency 50Hz/60Hz

Grid frequency range 45~55Hz/54~66Hz(According to local grid standard)

THDi <3%

Power factor 1default (+/-0.8 adjustable)

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8.3 Efficiency, Protection and Communication

Technical Data
Max. Efficiency

Euro Efficiency
SOFAR
1100TL-G3
SOFAR
1600TL-G3
SOFAR
2200TL-G3
97.7%

97.2%
SOFAR SOFAR
2700TL-G3 3000TL-G3
SOFAR
3300TL-G3
9 Quality Assurance
Standard warranty period
MPPT efficiency >99.9%
The standard warranty period of inverter is 60 months (5 years).There are two calculation methods for the warranty period:
Self-consumption at night <1w 1. Purchase invoice provided by the customer: the first flight provides a standard warranty period of 60 months (5 years) from
the invoice date;
Safety protectio Anti islanding,RCMU,Ground fault monitoring
2. The customer fails to provide the invoice: from the production date (according to the SN number of the machine), Our
Certification company provides a warranty period of 63 months (5.25 years).
AS 4777, DE V 124-1 0 V 0 0 , VDE V 0126-1-1, VDE-AR-N 4105, EN 50438, G83/2, C10/11, RD 1699
3. Other pv components GPRS, WIFI, warranty period of 5 years;Lightning protection is guaranteed for 3 years. Damage
Protective class Class I caused by lightning is not covered by the warranty.
External environment 4. In case of any special warranty agreement, the purchase agreement shall prevail.
pollution degree Degree 3

Overvoltage category PV:OVC II, AC mains:OVC III Extended warranty period

Max inverter Back-feed 0A Within 12 months of the purchase of the inverter (based on the purchase invoice) or within 24 months of the production of the
current to the array
inverter(SN number of machine, based on the first date of arrival),Customers can apply to buy extended warranty products
Output short circuit
current and duration 200A/1us from the company's sales team by providing the product serial number, Our company may refuse to do not conform to the
time limit extended warranty purchase application.Customers can buy an extended warranty of 5, 10, 15 years.
Output inrush current
0.8A/2us If the customer wants to apply for the extended warranty service, please contact the sales team of our company. to purchase
and duration
the products that are beyond the purchase period of extended warranty but have not yet passed the standard quality warranty
8.4 General Data period. Customers shall bear different extended premium.
During the extended warranty period, pv components GPRS, WIFI and lightning protection devices are not included in the
SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR SOFAR extended warranty period. If they fail during the extended warranty period, customers need to purchase and replace them from
Technical Data
1100TL-G3 1600TL-G3 2200TL-G3 2700TL-G3 3000TL-G3 3300TL-G3 the our company.
Topology Transformerless
Once the extended warranty service is purchased, our company will issue the extended warranty card to the customer to
confirm the extended warranty period.
Ambient temperature range -30-60℃

Permissible humidity range 0~100%

Invalid warranty clause
Noise figure <25dB Equipment failure caused by the following reasons is not covered by the warranty:

DC Switch Optional 1)The "warranty card" has not been sent to the distributor or our company;
2) Without the consent of our company to change equipment or replace parts;
Cooling Natural convection 3) Use unqualified materials to support our company 's products, resulting in product failure

Max. Operating altitude 2000m 4) Technicians of non-company modify or attempt to repair and erase the product serial number or silk screen;
5) Incorrect installation, debugging and use methods;
Outline Dimension 303*260.5* 118mm 321*260.5* 131.5mm
6) Failure to comply with safety regulations (certification standards, etc.);
Bracket Wall-mounted 7) Damage caused by improper storage by dealers or end users;
8) Fransportation damage (including scratches caused by internal packaging during transportation).Please claim directly from
Weight 5.5kg 6.3kg
the transportation company or insurance company as soon as possible and obtain damage identification such as
container/package unloading;
Display LCD+LED
9) Failure to follow the product user manual, installation manual and maintenance guidelines;
Communication mode RS485, WiFi/GPRS (optional), USB 10) Improper use or misuse of the device;

Degree of protection 11) Poor ventilation of the device;

IP65
12) The product maintenance process does not follow relevant standards;
Warranty 3/5/7/10 years 13) Failure or damage caused by natural disasters or other force majeure (such as earthquake, lightning strike, fire, etc.).

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