Installation Operation Manual: Growatt 7000UE
Installation Operation Manual: Growatt 7000UE
Installation Operation Manual: Growatt 7000UE
Growatt 8000UE
Growatt 9000UE
Growatt 10000UE
Growatt 12000UE
Growatt 18000UE
Growatt 20000UE
Installation
& Operation Manual
Shenzhen Growatt New Energy Technology CO.,LTD
1st East & 3rd Floor, Jiayu Industrial Zone, Xibianling, Shangwu Village,
Shiyan, Baoan District, Shenzhen,P.R.China
GR - UM - 020 - 01
Index
2 Safety
2.1 Intended Use
2.2 Safety Precautions
2.3 Assembly Warnings
2.4 Electrical Connection Warnings
2.5 Operation Warnings
2.6 Symbols on the inverter
3 Product Description
3.1 Growatt UE overview
3.2 Type label
3.3 Size and weight
3.4 Transportation
3.5 Storage of Inverter
3.6 The advantage of the Growatt UE inverters
4 Unpacking
5 Installation
5.1 Safety instruction
5.2 Selecting the Installation Location
5.3 Installation guide
5.4 Electrical Connections
5.5 Grid Type
11 Specification
11 .1 Specification of Growatt UE
11.2 DC connector info
6 Commissioning
6.1 Commission the Inverter 11 .3 Torque Values
6.6 Communication
13 Certificates
9 Trouble shooting
9.1 Error Messages displayed on LCD
10 Decommissioning
10 .1 Dismantling the Inverter
10.2 Packing the Inverter
The following types of safety instructions and general information appear in this
1.1 Documents use document as described below:
1.1.2 Target Group NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage.
NOTICE
This manual is for qualified persons who will operate, maintenance, service and
repaired inverters.
Information that you must read and know to ensure optimal
operation of the system.
Information
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Safety 2
Power 2.1 Intended Use
Power is measured in W (watts), kW (kilowatts) or MW (megawatts). Power is an
Growatt UE series inverters are to be used solely to feed solar energy converted
instantaneous value. It displays the power your inverter is currently feeding into the
photovoltaically into the public grid. Growatt UE series inverters are multi-string
power distribution grid.
inverters with multi-MPP trackers, which mean they are able to connect to different
PV module arrays. The equipment may only be operated in compliance with its
Power rate intended use.
Power rate is the radio of current power feeding into the power distribution grid and
Grid-tied PV system Overview:
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.
PV
Abbreviation for photovoltaic
Fig1.1
Wireless communication accessories (optional) 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
The external wireless communication technology is a radio technology that allows
considered as intended use. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages
the inverter and other communication products to communicate with each other.
resulting from unintended use. Damage caused by such unintended use is at the sole
risk of the operator.
When design a PV system contains Growatt UE series inverters or any other Growatt
inverters, the system designing software ShineDesign (download from site:
www.ginverter.com) will provide adequate supports.
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If PV modules of the PV system require POSITIVE or NEGATIVE to Make all electrical connections (e.g. conductor termination, fuses,
connect to GROUND, or the capacitance relative to ground of PE connection, etc.) in accordance with prevailing regulations.
the modules is large, please contact Growatt New Energy for When working with the inverter powered on, adhere to all
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technical support before installation. prevailing safety regulations to minimize risk of accidents.
The Growatt UE series inverters may only be operated with PV
2.2 Safety Precautions generators (modules and cabling) with protective insulation. Do not
connect any source of energy other than PV modules to the Growatt
The GROWATT UE series Inverters are designed and tested according to international UE series.
safety requirements; however, certain safety precautions must be observed when
WARNING Systems with inverters typically require additional control (e.g.,
installing and operating this inverter. Read and follow all instructions, cautions and switches, disconnects) or protective devices (e.g., fusing circuit
warnings in this installation manual. If questions arise, please contact Growatt's breakers) depending upon the prevailing safety rules.
technical services at +86 755 2747 1942. Please read this manual carefully, the manufacturer or supplier is
not responsible for damage caused by incorrect operation,
installation, wiring, transport, etc.
2.3 Assembly Warnings
The Growatt inverter is to be used solely to feed solar energy
Prior to installation, inspect the unit to ensure absence of any converted photovoltaically into the public grid. The inverter is
transport or handling damage, which could affect insulation suitable for mounting indoors and outdoors.
integrity or safety clearances; failure to do so could result in safety You can use the AC current generated as follows:
hazards. Energy flows into the house grid. The consumers connected,
Unauthorized removal of necessary protections, improper use, for example, household devices or lighting, consume the
incorrect installation and operation may lead to serious safety, energy. The energy left over is fed into the public grid. When
WARNING shock hazards or equipment damage. the Growatt UE series inverters do not generate any energy,
In order to minimize the potential of a shock hazard due to House e.g., at night, the consumers which are connected are supplied
hazardous voltages, cover the entire solar array with dark material grid:
by the public grid. The energy displayed on the LCD of inverter
prior to connecting the array to any equipment. is for reference only. When energy is fed into the public grid,
CAUTION
the energy meter spins backwards.
Grounding the PV modules: Comply with the local requirements for
grounding the PV modules and the PV generator. Energy is fed directly into the public grid. The Growatt UE
Growatt recommends connecting the generator frame and other Public series inverters need install a separate energy meter. The
electrically conductive surfaces in a manner which ensures grid: energy produced is compensated at a rate depending on the
CAUTION continuous conduction and ground these in order to have optimal electric power company.
protection of the system and personnel.
2.5 Operation Warnings
2.4 Electrical Connection Warnings
Ensure all covers and doors are closed and secure during operation.
Some components in the inverter are live. Touching live components Although designed to meet all safety requirements, some parts and
can result in serious injury or death. surfaces of Inverter are still hot during operation. To reduce the risk
Danger to life due to high voltages in the inverter of injury, do not touch the heat sink at the back of the PV-Inverter or
All work on the inverter may be carried out by qualified personnel nearby surfaces while Inverter is operating.
only. Incorrect sizing of the PV plant may result in voltages being present
The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with which could destroy the inverter. The inverter display will read the
DANGER WARNING
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of error message “ PV Voltage High ”
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision Turn the rotary switch of the DC Disconnect to the Off position
or instruction. immediately.
Children are forbidden to play around the Growatt inverter. Contact installer.
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Product Description 3
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
3.1 Growatt UE overview
regulations.
Anytime the inverter has been disconnected from the power
network, use extreme caution as some components can retain
charge sufficient to create a shock hazard; to minimize occurrence
of such conditions, comply with all corresponding safety symbols
and markings present on the unit and in this manual.
In special cases, there may still be interference for the specified
CAUTION
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.
Possible damage to health as a result of the effects of radiation!
Do not stay closer than 20 cm to the inverter for any length of time.
Electrical voltage!
Risk of burns!
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Model Name Growatt10000UE Growatt12000UE Growatt18000UE Growatt20000UE
Symbol Description Explanation
Max DC voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V
Green/constant Operation
MPP voltage range 300V-1000V 300V-1000V 300V-1000V 300V-1000V
1、Fault-- contact installer
Inverter state symbol Red/constant
NORMALL
FAULT
2、Standby module AC Nominal voltage 3/N/ PE 3/N/ PE 3/N/ PE 3/N/ PE
1、Fans Fault-- contact installer 230V/400V 230V/400V 230V/400V 230V/400V
Red/flashing
2、Software update
AC grid frequency; 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz
Range -6Hz/+5Hz -6Hz/+5Hz -6Hz/+5Hz -6Hz/+5Hz
Model Name xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Max. AC output power 10KW 12KW 18KW 20KW
U DC max xxxxxx
The type labels provide a unique identification of the inverter (The I DC max xxxxxx
U DC range xxxxxx
type of product, Device-specific characteristics, Certificates and xxxxxx
Nominal output current 14.4A 17.5A 26A 29A
V AC norm
xxxxxx
approvals). The type labels are on the right-hand side of the f AC norm xxxxxx
P AC norm xxxxxx Max. output current 16A 19A 28.6A 32A
enclosure. I AC norm xxxxxx
I xxxxxx
The Certificate Number is just for SAA. AC max
PV INVERTER
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Unpacking 4
A(mm) B(mm) C(mm) D(mm) Weight(kg)
Before opening the packing box of Growatt UE, please note that whether there are
7000-12000 UE 740 490 405 235 41
any visible external damages.
18000-20000 UE 740 570 485 235 60
Once open the packing box, please check the delivery for completeness and for any
3.4 Transportation visible external damages of the inverter. If there are anything damaged or missing,
The inverter is thoroughly tested and inspected strictly before delivery. Our inverters leave please contact your dealer. Complete delivery should contain as follows.
our factory in proper electrical and mechanical condition. Special packaging ensures safe
and careful transportation. However, transport damage may still occur. The shipping
company is responsible in such cases. Thoroughly inspect the inverter upon delivery.
Immediately notify the responsible shipping company if you discover any damage to the
packaging which indicates that the inverter may have been damaged or if you discover
any visible damage to the inverter. We will be glad to assist you, if required. When
transporting the inverter, the original or equivalent packaging should to be used, and the
maximum layers for original carton is four, as this ensures safe transport.
If you want to storage the inverter in your warehouse, you should choose an
appropriate location to store the inverter. Item quantity Description
The unit must be stored in original package and desiccant must be left in the
package. A 1 Growatt UE inverter
The storage temperature should be always between -25℃and +60℃. And the B 1 Mounting frame
storage relative humidity should be always between 0 and 95%.
C 1 Waterproof cover
If there are lots of inverters need to be stored, the maximum layers for original
carton is four. D* 6/8 Explosion screw
After long term storage, local installer or service department of GROWATT should
perform a comprehensive test before installation E** 2 RS 485 connector
After long term storage, the Real Time Clock of the inverter F 1 Cable gland for AC connection
maybe not correct, it will cause the Energy produced today G 4 M4 cross recessed countersunk head screws
(E_day) error, you need to set the time and date, refer to 6.3.4 H 3 M6 socket head cap screws
Information setting inverter time or 6.4.3 text line d)setting date and
time. I*** 2 485 terminal
3.6 The advantage of the Growatt UE inverters
-- 1 Warranty(not show in the picture)
The features of UE inverter are below:
Dual independent MPP trackers -- 1 User manual (not show in the picture)
Integrated DC disconnect switch
*Number of D is 6 for Growatt 7000UE-12000UE, and 8 for Growatt18000/20000UE.
Bluetooth/ RF technology/ Zigbee/ Wifi
**For type 1 RS 485
Wide PV voltage range:180V~1000V
***For type 2 RS 485
The maximum efficiency is 98%
The Europe efficiency is 97.5% Though the packaging box of Growatt UE is durable, please
IP65 environmental protection treat the packing box gently and avoid dispose the packing box.
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Easy to install
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5 Installation
5.2 Selecting the Installation Location
This is guidance for installer to choose a suitable installation location, to
5.1 Safety instruction avoid potential damages to device and operators.
1) The wall selected to install the inverter must be strong and firm enough
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
to support and bear the weight of the inverter for a long period time.
Despite careful construction, electrical devices can cause fires.
Do not install the inverter on easily flammable materials and (Refer to Chapter 11 Specifications)
where flammable materials are stored. 2) The location selected must be suitable for inverters' dimension. (Refer to
3.3 Dimensions and Fig.5.2 Required Clearances)
Risk of burns due to hot enclosure parts 3) Do not install the inverter on structures constructed of flammable or
Mount the inverter in such a way that it cannot be touched thermo labile materials.
inadvertently. 4) Never install the inverter in environment of little or no air flow, nor dust
environment.
5) The Ingress Protection rate is IP65 which means the inverter can be
All electrical installations shall be done in accordance with the local and installed outdoors and indoors.
national electrical codes. Do not remove the casing. Inverter contains no 6) Do not expose the inverter to direct sunlight, in order to avoid the power
user serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. All and efficiency derating caused by excessive heating.
wiring and electrical installation should be conducted by a qualified 7) The humidity of the installation location should be 0~95% without
service personnel. condensation.
Carefully remove the unit from its packaging and inspect for external 8) The ambient temperature of the inverter should be -25℃~+60℃.
damage. If you find any imperfections, please contact your local dealer. 9) The installation location must be freely and safely to get at all times.
Be sure that the inverters connect to the ground in order to protect 10) Vertically installation and make sure the connection of inverter must be
downwards. Never install horizontal and avoids forward and sideways
property and personal safety. tilt.( Refer to drawings below)
The inverter must only be operated with PV generator. Do not connect
any other source of energy to it.
Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated inside the PV Inverter.
Please disconnect these circuits before servicing.
This unit is designed to feed power to the public power grid (utility) only.
Do not connect this unit to an AC source or generator. Connecting
Inverter to external devices could result in serious damage to your
equipment.
When a photovoltaic panel is exposed to light, it generates a DC voltage.
When connected to this equipment, a photovoltaic panel will charge the
DC link capacitors.
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
Fig5.1
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 11) Notice the minimum clearances of the inverter. (Refer to 3.3
surfaces while Inverter is operating. Dimensions and Fig.5.2 Required Clearances).
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Hint: Data units in mm
Steps:
Drill holes for screws while use the mounting frame as template.6 holes for
Growatt 7000-12000UE and 8 for Growatt 18000/20000UE.
Fix the mounting frame on the wall as the figures shown below, combine as the
screws as the Items Fig 4.1 shows (items D)
a)
Fig 5.4
After the bracket is firmly mounted on the wall, then mount the inverter on the
bracket.
Rise up the Growatt UE a little higher than the bracket. Considering the weight of
Growatt UE, you need to hang on the inverter. During the process please maintain
the balance of the Growatt UE.
Hang the inverter on the bracket through the match hooks on bracket and the
back of the inverter.
Installed one M6*10 screw at each side of inverter to reliable fixed it on the wall.
Please reference in Fig 5.5(b).
Connection of a second protective conductor. Please reference in Fig5.6.
Recommend awning installation, the purpose is to extend the inverter service life
b)
and reduce the power derating of the inverter. The dimension of the awning refer
to Fig5.8. Fig 5.5
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Fig 5.6
Fig 5.8
5.3.3 Installation layout
More than one inverter need to be installed, the dimensions below should be
Avoid exposing inverter to direct sunlight, rain or snow to extend
considered.
the inverter service life despite the IP65 protection degree. Exposure
to the sunlight may cause additional internal heating which will
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cause power derating.
>450mm
500mm
1000mm
>400mm
Fig 5.9
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5.4 Electrical Connections Cable requirements:
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AC connector 2:
Assembly procedure:
1) Unscrew the AC connector by hand and slotted screwdriver into four components:
Fig 5.10
2) Connect 5 cables into their respective channels on the AC terminal, while 'N’
represents Neutral, '1, 2, 3' represent 3 line channels and 'E' is ground, tighten all
screws (1.0Nm (9 lbf.in.) max).
Fig 5.11
3) Insert the contact into the body with slotted screwdriver (1.13Nm (10 lbf.in.) to
1.36Nm (12 lbf.in.) ),screw up other components of the connector.
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4) Connect it to the inverter. Fig. 5.17. 5.4.3 Wiring DC Input
AC terminal 3:
1) The AC side terminals of the inverter are like the following figure, it is clear to Danger to life due to lethal voltages!
confirm that 'L1, L2, L3' represents three live line output, 'N' represents neutral line Before connecting the PV array, ensure that the DC switch and AC
and is grounding line. breaker are disconnect from the inverter. NEVER connect or disconnect
2) Connect five standard cables into relevant terminals. The five cables should be put DANGER the DC connectors under load.
through the protection shell, as figure below.
Improper operation during the wiring process can cause fatal injury to
operator or unrecoverable damage to the inverter. Only qualified
personnel can perform the wiring work.
N L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3
To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid touching the live components
and treat the terminals carefully.
N L1 L2 L3 RS-232
Do not disconnect under load !
DC switch
RS-485
Fig 5.20
Fig 5.21
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5 In order to seal the inverter, all unneeded DC inputs must be closed with sealing
plugs:
Cable requirements:
5.4.4 Grounding
AC Grounding
The Growatt UE must be connected to the AC grounding conductor of the power
distribution grid via the ground terminal (PE).
PV Grounding
The grounding conductor in the framework of the PV array must be connected to the
PV grounding conductor and the DC grounding conductor. The cross-section of the
grounding conductor corresponds to the cross-section of the largest conductor in the
DC system.
DC Grounding Conductor
A DC grounding conductor may be required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
Fig 5.22
(AHJ). Use the terminal block for the PV grounding conductor and DC grounding
conductor.
3 Check the assembled DC connectors for correct polarity and connect them to the
inverter. Ground kit
4 The maximum string currents are varying from different inverter types. If PV modules of the PV system require POSITIVE or NEGATIVE to connect to
GROUND, the output of inverter should connect to grid with an isolating
Type Description
transformer. The connection method is below: L1
7000-10000UE 15A L2
L3
Inverter
12000UE 17A N
PE
18000UE 23A
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5.5 Grid Type If the output of inverter was connected to grid with an isolation
transformer, and the inverter display PV Isolation Low error during when
5.5.1 Common grid type you start-up the inverter, please set the parameter “Enable Neutral” via
Information Growatt software Shinebus, or connect the Neutral of inverter output to
Based on the local GRID standards, it may select different connection types. In the PE.
following you will find an overview of the most common type of grid structure. 5.5.2 Compatibility Table
Grid type TN-C grid TN-S grid TN-C-S grid TT grid IT grid
Grid type
yes
(N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes,
Growatt 7000UE no
should connect to PEN of grid.) if UN-PE < 30V
yes
(N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes,
Growatt 8000UE no
should connect to PEN of grid.) if UN-PE < 30V
yes
(N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes,
Growatt 9000UE no
should connect to PEN of grid.) if UN-PE < 30V
yes
(N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes,
Growatt 10000UE no
should connect to PEN of grid.) if UN-PE < 30V
yes
(N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes,
Growatt 12000UE no
should connect to PEN of grid.) if UN-PE < 30V
yes
(N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes,
Growatt 18000UE no
should connect to PEN of grid.) if UN-PE < 30V
yes
(N and PE of inverter both yes yes yes,
Growatt 20000UE no
should connect to PEN of grid.) if UN-PE < 30V
Commissioning 6
6.1 Commission the Inverter
1) Remove all covers from the PV array.
2) Check the PV and AC voltage.
3) Plug in the PV input.
4) Turn the DC Disconnect to position "I".
5) If the inverter is connected with PV panel arrays and the input voltage is higher
than 300Vdc, while the AC grid is not connected yet, LCD will display messages in
order as below:
Company info Basic info State info
The LCD will display “ AC V outrange “at State info and the LED turns red.
Please check all information on the LCD, operate by knocks you will see the
different parameters.
Single knock to Light the backlight State info (single knock) Input info
(single knock) Output info
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6) Turn on the AC breaker between inverter and grid, the 6.3 Country Setting and LCD Display
system will operate automatically.
7) Under normal operating conditions, the LCD displays
n the lower right corner of inverter there is the LCD display. We can check inverter
'Power: xx.xx Kw' at State info, this is the power feed into
running state, historical generation data, etc, on the LCD screen. Items displayed can
grid. The LED turns green.
8) Check the time and date of inverter as follow: be changed by knock; you can also change some inverter parameters by knock.
Single knock to Light the backlight State info (Thrice
knock) Inverter info (single knock) System Time(double 6.3.1 Country Setting
knock), if they are not correct, please set them, refer to
6.3.4 setting inverter timeor 6.4.3 text line d)setting date Fig 5.26
If it is the first time the inverter starts up after installation, LCD will quickly switch to
and time.
and stay at the country setting interface. Only the inverter is set to comply with a
certain country rule, it will work and display normally. Otherwise, LCD will always
6.2 Operation Modes stay at the 'Please select' interface.
Please finish the country setting according to the following steps:
Normal Mode 1) When at the first interface 'Select country:' the option is 'VDE0126' in default.
In this mode, the inverter works normally and LED turns green. By single knock, countries will vary from one to another, for example, 'France', as Fig
Whenever the DC voltage is higher than 350Vdc, inverter converts power to grid 6.3.1
as generated by the PV panels;
Whenever the DC voltage is lower than 300Vdc, the inverter will work in waiting
state and attempt to connect the grid. In waiting state the inverter consumes just Select Country Select Country
enough power generated by the PV panel to monitor the internal system.
Notes: The inverter starts up automatically when DC power from the PV panel is
VDE0126 France
sufficient.
Fault Mode Fig 6.3.1 Fig 6.3.2
The internal intelligent controller can continuously monitor and adjust the system
Note: If you have ordered the inverter with specific country settings, the parameters
state. If inverter finds any unexpected conditions such as system fault and inverter
have been preset in factory and you don't need to operate this step any more.
fault, the fault information will be displayed on the LCD. In fault mode the LED turns
red. 2) There are eleven countries/rules to select:
Notes: a) Detailed fault information refers to Chapter 10.2 ERROR messages
1 VDE0126
displayed on LCD.
b) When PV Isolation error occurred in SAA safety standard, the buzzer will 2 Germany
give an alarm every fifteen seconds.
3 France
Shutdown Mode
4 Italy
nverters 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 5 Greece
and LED turns off. 6 Hungary
Notes: If the PV string DC voltage is too low, the inverter will also turn to Shutdown
7 Belgium
Mode.
Derating mode 8 Turkey
When AC frequency is higher than 50.3Hz(settable), the inverter will derate its 9 Denmark
output power according to the rule.
When user set the output limit command to the inverter, the inverter will also limit 10 Spain
the output according to the setting. 11 UK-G59
In this derating mode, the LCD will show “DERATING”. Note: if you can't find the country you want, please contact Growatt.
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3) When it comes to the country you want, double knock to enter, as Fig 6.3.3. After displaying Growatt Logo for 2 seconds, LCD screen will switch to the second
interface; display the figure of inverter, company name, inverter's power rating, etc.
The second interface will last for 3 seconds. See Fig6.3.6 for reference.
NO
YES
Fig 6.3.3
4) When enter the confirm interface, there are two options 'NO' and 'YES', and the
cursor will stay at 'NO' in default, single knock to shift between 'NO' and 'YES',
double knock to confirm your selection. When at 'NO', double knock will exit, when
Fig 6.3.6 The second power on interface
at 'YES', double knock will set up. After the setting is successful, the LCD will display
”Set Country OK”, and inverter will reboot automatically.
After 3 seconds, it will switch to the third interface. See Fig6.3.7 for reference.
NO : 0000000000
NO Model : GTGF00xxxx
Select Country OK Main Ver : 0D0 . 9
YES Comm Ver : 0C0 . 9
After inverter restarts, LCD background will light automatically. Growatt Logo will
LCD Display when backlight off
appear immediately. The background light will last for 2 seconds. See Fig6.3.5 for
reference. After the power on information is displayed automatically and the backlight turns
off, the LCD display will switch to the following Interface 1. There are 4 interfaces,
which can be displayed in turn by single knock.
Interface 1: Running state. See Fig 6.3.4 as reference. The first line displays inverter's
state description, for example, in faulty state it will display ERROR and followed with
faulty codes, which is convenient to compare with error code list in manual. The
second line displays inverter's states name; and the third line displays energy
generated today, and the forth line displays the total energy generated since
installation.
Fig6.3.5 Power on Growatt Logo
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State : Fault Input Info 6.3.2.4 LCD Lock and unlock
ERROR 101 V _ pv : 000 / 000V
LCD display will be locked while there is no any operation in two minutes. You need
E _ day : 00 . 0 l _ pv : 00 . 0 / 00 . 0A knock four times to unlock LCD. See Fig6.3.13 for reference.
E _ All : 596 P _ pv : 000 / 000
State : Normal
Fig6.3.8 Interface 1: Running state Fig6.3.9 Interface 2: Input information
Power : 11 . 15
E _ today 89 . 0
Interface 2: Input information. See Fig6.3.9 for reference. LOCK
This interface displays parameters of PV input, including input voltage, current, and
power of each MPP tracker. Fig6.3.13 Lock LCD display
V-pv: input voltage of MPPT1 and MPPT2
I-pv: input current of MPPT1 and MPPT2
P-pv: input power of MPPT1 and MPPT2 6.3.3 Operate by knock
Interface 3: Output information. See Fig6.3.10 for reference. Knock type and definition
This interface displays output information of inverter, including output voltage of The inverter can support for kinds of knock: single knock, double knock, thrice
each phase, output current of each phase, and output power of each phase. knock, Knock four times. Each kind of knock has different function. Refer to
V: output voltage of each phase specified definition in Table 6.1.
I: output current of each phase
P: output power of each phase Table 6.1 Knock definition list
Output Info Max : 10 . 5kwh Knock type Definition
V : 000 / 000 / 000
Single knock Down
I : 00 . 0 / 00 . 0 / 00 . 0
Double knock Enter
P : 000 / 000 / 000
Thrice knock Esc
Fig6.3.10 Interface 3: Output Fig6.3.11 Interface 4: 24 hour's generation curve Knock four times Unlock LCD
When inverter started to connect to grid, the following message will appear on LCD During cloudy days or in the area of low light, it's inconvenient for users to check
screen. See Fig6.3.12 for reference.information inverter running information such as state, input data, output data, energy
generated. In this case user can light the backlight and check those data by single
State : Waiting knock, a single knock will switch LCD screen to a following interface. The interface
Connectin 0305 display on LCD screen will circle as follow: Fir6.3.8 -> Fig6.3.9 -> Fig 6.3.10 ->
E _ day:32 . 0 Fig6.3.11-> Fig6.3.12, and then again Fig6.3.8.
E _ ALL : 238 . 6
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6.3.4 Data checking and parameters setting Explanations of each item in third level menu interface of working information:
State information:
First level menu
It is a little bit different to enter the first level menu, note that using thrice knock to Table 6.2 Working information sub-items explanation
enter first level menu instead of double knock. Fig 6.3.14 is the interface of first level
menu. Second level menu Third level items Item explanation
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Historical information Second level menu Item explanation
Third level items
Fig 6.3.17 is the third level menu interfaces for each second level menu items of
historical information. E in 7 Days 7 Days Title indicates this is latest 7 days running data
Error 1 : xxx Error 1 : xxx MM:DD: xxxx.x Kwh Format is Month:Date, xxxx.x is energy generated
Error 2 : xxx 2011 / 11 / 01 / 09 : 20 in that day.
Enter Enter AC _ V : XXX / XXX / XXX
Working Error 3 : xxx
History 1 : XX . X / XX . X / XX . X
MORE E in Each Month Month Title indicates this is every month's running data
Property in this year.
More
Setting Enter
Working No:000000000
Year History Model:GTGF00xxxx
Enter
2009 : xxxxx _ xMWH
Enter Property Main ver:0D0.9
2008 : xxxxx _ xMWH
2007 : xxxxx _ xMWH Setting Comm ver:0C0.9
Fig 6.3.17 Third level menu interface of historical information Fig 6.3.18 Property information
Explanation of each item in third level menu interface of working information: Explanation of each item in third level menu interface of working information:
State information:
Second level menu Third level items Item explanation No.:xxxxxxxxxx Serial number of this inverter.
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Parameters setting Setting steps:
Input password->Setting->Set COM addr->Set Manual, “Current Addr” is the
Fig 6.3.19 is the setting information in second level menu.nterfaces of property
current address of inverter.”COM Addr Up”add address. ”COM Addr Up” decrease
Working address .Single knock to change value of fixed address, double knock enter next
History manual. Choose “YES”to save changes, and LCD screen will display “Set Addr OK!
Property Current Addr XXX”, see Fig 6.3.19 for reference.
ÿ Setting
Setting language
To change inverter's displaying language, please select Setting->Set language, then
ÿ Set Year ÿ Year Up Year Up LCD screen will display current language type, single knock to change current
PLEASE INPUT: 123 Set Month Year Down 2011-07-21
INPUT:0**
Enter
Set Day
Enter Enter
07:01:00 language, double knock will save changes and displays “Set Language OK! Current
MORE Language English” see Fig 6.3.19 for reference.
Please note in order to prevent disoperation, system language won't be change in
ÿ Set Hour Enter second level menu “Set language”, but it will be only if user saves save the choice by
Set Minute double knock and LCD displays “Set OK!”
Enter
ÿ Set Time Year Up
2012-07-21
The inverter provides five languages: Italian, English, German, Spanish, and French.
Set Language
Set Com Addr
Enter 07:01:00 The number on Set language interface is sequence number of these five languages,
Set OK!
Set Groundkit
Set Language 1 Current Language the sequence number and its corresponding language are shown in Table6.5.
Enter Enter
English English
Table6.5 sequence number of languages
Enter
Currenr Addr Language Sequence Number
005
Italian 0
English 1
ÿ Current Addr ÿ NO
Set Com Addr
Enter COM Addr Up Enter Enter YES
COM Addr Down
005
COM Addr:004
German 2
Spanish 3
ÿ NO
Enter
Set Com Addr
Enter YES
French 4
005
COM Addr:004
Setting inverter time
ÿDisable
Enter Enable Enter Set success Inverter provides a system clock; user must set the system time after installation, as
the historical statistic data for a period were based on the clock. User can set the
following time parameters: year, month, day, hour, minute.
Fig 6.3.19 setting second level menu and its sub-menus Set year: Setting->Set time->Set year->Year up or Year down->knock to change year.
Thrice knock to exit and save changes.
Set month: Setting->Set time->Set month->Month up or Month down->knock to
Setting inverter's COM address
change month. Thrice knock to exit and save changes.
Set date: Setting->Set time->Set date->Date up or Date down->knock to change
When communicating with monitoring software or device, the software or device
date. Thrice knock to exit and save changes.
may regard inverter's COM address as communication address (Also may use Set hour: Setting->Set time->Set hour->Hour up or Hour down->knock to change
inverter's serial number as communication address).The COM address could be Hour. Thrice knock to exit and save changes.
assigned. The second level menu “Set COM Addr” of setting is to set inverter's COM Set minute: Setting->Set time->Set minute->minute up or minute down->knock to
address. change minute. Thrice knock to exit and save changes.
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6.4 M3 LCD Display
RS232 communication
6.4.2 Graph
The inverter energy and/or power is shown as a graph on the display. The lower right-
hand bar of the graph represents the current unit of time: Day/h, Week/day,
Month/M, Year/Y. The top bar of the graph represents the maximum value of the
Position Detail graph values. The daily graph is displayed by default. You can trip the enclosure lid
three times to switch the current unit of time and the generation information.
A Text line for displaying an event
The graph shows recent 16 hours of power
B Input voltage and current of MPPTA generation and the maximum value power of the 16
F Daily energy
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6.4.3 Text line 5) Knock the enclosure lid four times to exit setting interface.
The Text line is used for displaying an event. Include the information of setting You can operate the settings as follow:
a) Setting language
language, models, communication address, and time. The “Power Rate” and “Power
1) Knock the enclosure lid once every time until the text line switch to the text as
Factor” are take turn to display by default. You need input“123” before enter into
follow:
the setting interface。
2) Knock the enclosure lid twice and the text will show the language.
2) Double knock, the text will show “input123:000”. 3) You can choose the language by tripping the enclosure once; the language
Input 123: 000 4) Then you can trip the enclosure three times to confirm the language you have
3) Double knock the enclosure lid ready to input password. Single knock to change
4) Knock the enclosure lid three times to enter into setting interface. The language is set!
b) Setting Com Address
Set language For the communicating, the inverter needs a communication address. In
another.
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1) Single knock until the text line switch to the text as follow: 1) Trip the enclosure lid once every time until the text line switch to the text as
follow:
communication.follow:
higher number text “002” flashing. And single knock the enclosure lid to change it 3) Then knock the enclosure three times to confirm it. And the text line change as
from 0 to 9. So as the highest number text. In the general condition, the maximum follow:
number of the address is within 32.
Setting...
Com Address: 012
5) Then you can knock the enclosure three times to confirm the address you have set.
Setting. OK
Setting...
The External wireless communication is set!
d)Setting date and time
Setting. OK
1) Single knock the enclosure lid until the text line switch to the text as follow( the
The Com Address is set! time maybe different depends on the inverter):
C) Switching the RS232 and the External wireless communication
Information
one. The RS232 is communicating to computer so that the computer can
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2) Double knock the enclosure lid and the text will switch to the year”2012”, and 6.4.4 Power display
the two lower numbers “2012” will flash, you can change it by single knock.
The power and energy of the inverter are displayed in three fields: Power, Day and
3) Double knock the enclosure lid and switching to the month”01”, and it will
2014/07/01 12:00
Power
The power is that the inverter is currently feeding into the electricity
4) So as to setting the day and the time.
grid.
Total
Setting...
The total energy is that the inverter has fed into the electricity grid
Setting. OK
Measurement accuracy
The display values may deviate from the actual values and must not be
The date and the time are set! used for billing purposes. The inverter's measurement values are
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6.5 Double MPPT of the Growatt UE The connecting diagram as follow:
The Growatt UE includes dual input section to process two strings with independent
MPPT, high speed and precise MPPT algorithm for real-time power tracking and
max conversion efficiency is up to 98%. The wide input voltage range makes the
inverter suitable to low power operation as well as the high power operation.
As the weather influence and the location of two MPPT PV arrays different, the
power of the MPPT A inputs is different from the power inputs of the MPPT B at the
same time, the Growatt UE works at a non-symmetrical input state. But the MPPT
algorithm of the inverter makes it tracking the maximum power point of every MPPT
The inverter provides RS485 interface and RS232 interface to communicate with
6.6 Communication remote PC or logger. User can monitor the inverter state via the following types of
communication systems.
About the software of shinebus and the usage of it please download from the web:
You can update firmware via RS232 or RS485*
www.growatt.comchannel to improve the energy utilization of the PV arrays.
Plan A:
Through RS485 interface-Data logger.
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Through RS232 interface- wireless module-Data logger.
of the inverter first. If you plan to update firmware via RS485, please
Information disconnect the monitor device.
Through RS232 interface- wireless module-Data logger-Internet.
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Plan B When three phase inverter and single-phase inverter shared a RS485
communication line, the total length of which does not exceed 1km.
Information
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.
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7. Connect the RS485 connector onto the inverter. Make sure the connection 3. Make the cable through the hole of cable gland and put the cable into the RS485
matched ('1' to '1', '2' to '2').
terminals, fix all cables with screwdriver ('1'to'1', '3'to'3', '2' to the shielding layer
Type 2:
1. Please loosen four screws, take down the RS485 waterproof cover from inverter. If
Note:
1) As to the connection between inverters, please refer to the following figure.
2. Slightly loosen the swivel nut, remove the filler-plug from the M16 cable gland.
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7 Start-Up and shut down the inverter
If fans or grills are just covered by soft dust particles, using tools such as vacuum
cleaner to clean the fans. And if user has no such tools or there are obstructions in
7.1 Start-Up the inverter
fans, grills or the cooling area of inverter, you need to clean the fans and grills after
1.Turn on the AC grid breaker; they are took apart from the inverter.
2.Turn on the DC switch of the inverter, and the inverter will start automatically when
Note: There are two types of fan structure:
the input voltage is higher than 300V.
Fan type 1 cleaning procedure:
7.2 Shut down the Inverter 1. Before cleaning, please disconnect the DC and AC connection.
Turn off the DC switch.
1.Turn off the AC grid breaker;
Disconnect the DC terminal. (You might need some tool to disconnect the male
2.Turn off the DC switch of the inverter.
and female terminals)
3.Check the inverter operating state.
Disconnect the AC terminal.
4.Until the display of LCD goes out, the inverter is shut down.
2. Remove the protecting plants at the bottom of UE inverter.
Remove the inverter from mounting bracket, and place inverter horizontally on
clean and dry place.
First of all you should remove the protection planes at the bottom of UE inverters.
Use screwdrivers counterclockwise rotate the screws as figures shown below.
Once the output power is derating because of too high warming, some tips can help
Maintain fans and grills every half a year to reduce the power derating caused by
excessive heat.
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5. Unlock and remove the plug connectors of cooling fans.
To unlock the plug connectors, you need some tinny tools. There are 2 connectors,
as Fig8.1.3 3 show.
Fig 8.1.1
8.1.2.
6. Remove the shell plane of the top and left side, as Fig8.1.3 1 2 4 5 show.
It's easy to clean the grills on shell plane using water or some tools.
7. Clean the grills on shell planes.
8. Remove and clean the cooling fans.
Unscrew and remove the cooling fans as Fig8.1.4
Clean the cooling fans using appropriate tools such as brushes, clothes or water.
Fig 8.1.2
Fig 8.1.4
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9. After cleaning, assemble the inverter in reverse order. If you cleaning the fans 5. Take away the fans from the cover and clean them thoroughly.
using water please make sure the fans, cables and connectors are dry before
assembling.
Sometimes the heat dissipation error occurred because the cooling fans failed, under
Fig 8.1.6
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9 Trouble shooting
9.1.1 System fault
Our quality control program assures that every inverter is manufactured to accurate System fault (system faults are mainly caused by system instead of inverter,
specifications and is thoroughly tested before leaving our factory. If you have please check the items as instructed below before replacing inverter).
difficulty in the operation of your inverter, please read through the following
Error message Description Suggestion
information to correct the problem.
AC V Outrange Utility grid voltage is out 1. Check grid voltage.
of permissible range.
2. Check AC wiring, especially the
9.1 Error Messages displayed on LCD ground wire.
3. If the error message still exists
An error message will be displayed on the LCD screen when a fault occurs. The faults
despite the grid voltage being within
consist of system fault and inverter fault.
the tolerable range, contact Growatt.
You may be advised to contact Growatt in some situation, please provide the
ACF Outrange Utility grid frequency out 1. Check AC wiring and grid frequency.
following information. of permissible range.
2. If the error message is displayed
Information concerning the inverter: despite the grid frequency being within
Can you reproduce the failure? If yes, how? 3. Check if the DC breaker gets wet.
Has this problem occurred in the past? 4. Check the impedance of PV (+) & PV
What was the ambient condition when the problem occurred? (-) between ground (must be more than
Manufacturer name and model number of the PV panel despite the above checking passed,
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Output High DCI Output current DC 1. Restart inverter. 9.1.3 Inverter fault
offset too high 2. If error message still exists, contact
Growatt.
Error code Meanings Suggestion
PV Voltage High The DC input voltage is 1. Disconnect the DC wire immediately.
e x c e e d i n g t h e 2. Check the voltage of each PV string Error: 101 Communication board has not 1、 Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
maximum tolerable with multimerter.
3. If the voltage of PV strings is lower than received data from control board update the firmware;
value.
980V, contact Growatt. for 10 seconds. 2、 Change control board or COM board,
Auto Test Failed Auto test didn't pass. Restart inverter, repeat Auto Test, if if problem still exist, contact Growatt.
problem still exist, contact Growatt.
Over Temperature NTC OPEN or the temperature If the ambient temperature of inverter is Error: 103 EEPROM fault. Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
of heatsink is too high. lower than 60°C, restart invert, if error Contact Growatt.
message still exists, contact Growatt.
Error: 107 The AC voltage sampled by the Restart inverter, if problem still exist,
9.1.2 Inverter warning main MCU and redundant MCU is Contact Growatt.
Growatt.
Warning 105 Fail to write EEPROM. Restart the inverter. If the warning still
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10 Decommissioning Specification 11
10.1 Dismantling the Inverter 11.1 Specification of Growatt UE
3. Screw off all projecting cable glands. Max. DC power 7300W 8350W 9500W
4. Lift the inverter off the bracket and unscrew the bracket screws.
If possible, always pack the inverter in its original carton and secure it with tension Start Voltage 350V 350V 350V
belts. If it is no longer available, you can also use an equivalent carton. The box must
be capable of being closed completely and made to support both the weight and the PV voltage range 180V-1000V 180V-1000V 180V-1000V
size of the inverter.
proper manner.
Number of independent 2/2 2/2 2/2
MPP trackers/strings per
MPP tracker
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Output (AC) Protection devices
Max AC apparent power 7.0KVA 8.0KVA 9.0KVA DC reverse polarity protection yes yes yes
AC nominal voltage; 3/N/PE, 230V/400V 3/N/PE, 230V/400V 3/N/PE, 230V/400V Output AC overvoltage yes yes yes
range 184~275V 184~275V 184~275V Protection - Varistor
AC grid frequency; 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz Ground fault monitoring yes yes yes
range 44-55Hz/54-65Hz 44-55Hz/54-65Hz 44-55Hz/54-65Hz
AC grid connection type Three phase Three phase Three phase General Data
Operating –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C –25 °C ... +60 °C
Euro-eta 97.0% 97.2% 97.5% (–13 °F ... +140 °F) (–13 °F ... +140 °F) (–13 °F ... +140 °F)
temperature range
With derating above With derating above With derating above
45 °C(113 °F) 45 °C(113 °F) 45 °C(113 °F)
MPPT efficiency 99.5% 99.5% 99.5%
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Altitude Model Growatt 10000UE Growatt 12000UE
Specification
Self-consumption < 0.5 W < 0.5 W < 0.5 W
DC input data
night
Max. DC power 10500W 12500W
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Efficiency Features
Max. efficiency 98% 98%
DC connection H4/MC4(opt) H4/MC4(opt)
Euro-eta 97.5% 97.5%
MPPT efficiency 99.5% 99.5% AC connection Screw terminal Screw terminal
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AC output data General data
THDi <3% (Full power output) <3% (Full power output) Topology Transformerless Transformerless
AC grid connection Three phase Three phase Cooling concept Smart cooling Smart cooling
type
Environmental Protection Ip65 Ip65
Efficiency Rating
Protection devices
DC connection H4/MC4(opt) H4/MC4(opt)
yes yes Certificates and approvals VDE-AR-N4105, BDEW, CEI 0-21, RD1669,
Ground fault monitoring
VDE 0126-1-1, G59, IEC 62109, CE, AS4777,
yes yes AS/NZS 3100, etc.
Integrated all-pole sensitive
leakage current monitoring unit
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11.2 DC connector info 11.4 Spare Parts and Accessories
H4 Specification:
Name Description Growatt order number
Contact size 2.5mm2/14AWG 4mm2/12 AWG 6mm2/10 AWG 10mm2/8AWG
Fans Outside fan / wire of Growatt UE 025 . 0002101 / 018 . 0007100
Rated current 32A 40A 44A 65A
025 . 0002001 / 018 . 0007000
(at 90℃)
025 . 0001900 / 018 . 0006900
Rated system voltage 600V DC(UL) Internal fan of Growatt UE 025.0000601
1000V DC(TUV)
M6 socket head cap screws 2Nm(18 1bf.in) Bluetooth Communication interface MR00.0002200
for securing the enclosure
at the bracket
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12 PV system installation Certificates 13
Installation with multiple inverters on a three phase system: Growatt UE is designed to use worldwide, hence the inverters meet different safety
Model Certificates
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14 Contact
If you have technical problems concerning our products, contact your installer or
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Shiyan, Baoan District, Shenzhen,P.R.China
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