SG4950_6250_6800HV-MV-SEN-Ver212-202408 (1)
SG4950_6250_6800HV-MV-SEN-Ver212-202408 (1)
SG4950_6250_6800HV-MV-SEN-Ver212-202408 (1)
MV Turnkey Station
SG4950HV-MV/SG6250HV-MV/SG6800HV-MV
SG4950HV-MV/SG6250HV-MV/
MV Turnkey StationSystem
SG6800HV-MV
ManualSG4950_6250_6800HV-MV-
SEN-Ver212-202408M-H-001955
SG4950_6250_6800HV-MV-SEN-Ver212-202408
Contents
1 About This Manual ...........................................................................................1
1.1 Validity ..........................................................................................................1
1.2 Content..........................................................................................................1
1.3 Target Group ..................................................................................................1
1.4 Symbols Explanation ......................................................................................2
1.5 How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................3
1.6 Terminology ...................................................................................................3
2 Safety Instructions ............................................................................................4
2.1 Intended Usage..............................................................................................4
2.2 Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................................4
2.2.1 General Safety Rules ............................................................................4
2.2.2 Manual Storage ....................................................................................5
2.2.3 PV Arrays Hazards ................................................................................5
2.2.4 Ground Fault Protection.........................................................................6
2.2.5 Live Line Measurement .........................................................................6
2.2.6 Measuring Instrument............................................................................6
2.2.7 Volt-free Operations ..............................................................................6
2.2.8 Danger from Electric Arc........................................................................7
2.2.9 ESD Protection .....................................................................................8
2.2.10 LCD Parameter Setting........................................................................8
2.2.11 Sand and Moisture Protection...............................................................8
2.2.12 Symbols on the Device Body................................................................8
2.2.13 Safety Warning Signs ..........................................................................8
2.2.14 Daily Operation and Maintenance.........................................................9
2.2.15 Disposal of Waste ...............................................................................9
2.2.16 Manual Description..............................................................................9
3 Product Description ........................................................................................ 11
3.1 Brief Introduction .......................................................................................... 11
3.2 External Design of the MV Station.................................................................. 11
3.2.1 MV Station Views ................................................................................ 11
3.2.2 Mechanical Parameter.........................................................................13
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3.2.3 Ventilation Design ...............................................................................13
3.3 Internal Design of the MV Station...................................................................13
3.3.1 Internal Components ...........................................................................13
3.3.2 Cable Entry Design .............................................................................14
3.3.3 Internal Devices of the MV Station ........................................................15
3.3.4 Operations on the DC and AC Side ......................................................16
4 Delivery ............................................................................................................18
4.1 Scope of Delivery .........................................................................................18
4.2 Identifying the MV Station..............................................................................18
4.3 Checking for Transport Damages...................................................................19
4.4 Storage Requirements ..................................................................................19
4.4.1 Storage Environment...........................................................................19
4.4.2 Protection During Storage....................................................................20
4.4.3 Routine Inspection for Long-term Storage .............................................20
5 Mechanical Installation ..................................................................................21
5.1 Transport .....................................................................................................21
5.2 Hoisting the MV Station.................................................................................22
5.2.1 Safety Precautions ..............................................................................22
5.2.2 Hoisting..............................................................................................22
5.2.3 Fastening of Connectors......................................................................24
5.3 Foundation...................................................................................................24
5.3.1 Selection of Installation Site .................................................................24
5.3.2 Foundation Requirements....................................................................25
5.3.3 Recommended Foundation Construction Method ..................................25
5.3.3.1 Scheme 1: Fixing by Welding......................................................26
5.3.3.2 Scheme 2: Fixing by Welding and Fastening ...............................26
5.3.4 Installating Oil-Water Separator(Optional) .............................................28
6 Electrical Installation ......................................................................................29
6.1 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................29
6.1.1 Generals Rules ...................................................................................29
6.1.2 Five Safety Rules ................................................................................31
6.2 Preparation before Electrical Connections ......................................................31
6.2.1 Installation Tools .................................................................................31
6.2.2 Opening the MV Station Door...............................................................32
6.2.3 Checking the Cables ...........................................................................32
6.2.4 During Connection ..............................................................................32
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6.3 Circuit Diagram and Cable Connection...........................................................33
6.3.1 Circuit Diagram ...................................................................................33
6.3.2 Cable Specifications............................................................................34
6.4 Ground Connection ......................................................................................35
6.5 AC Connection .............................................................................................37
6.5.1 Safety Instructions ..............................................................................37
6.5.2 AC Cable Connection ..........................................................................37
6.6 DC Connection.............................................................................................39
6.6.1 Checking before Connection ................................................................39
6.6.2 Installing PC Board before Connection (Optional) ..................................39
6.6.3 DC Cable Connection..........................................................................40
6.7 Communication Connection ..........................................................................43
6.7.1 Communication Connection on the Inverter...........................................43
6.7.2 Communication Connection on the Intelligent PMD(optional)..................43
6.8 External Equipment Connection.....................................................................44
6.9 Finishing Electrical Connection ......................................................................45
7 Commissioning ...............................................................................................46
7.1 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................46
7.2 Requirements of Commissioning ...................................................................46
7.3 Checking before Commissioning ...................................................................47
7.3.1 Checking the Cable Connection ...........................................................47
7.3.2 Checking the Module...........................................................................47
7.3.3 Checking PV Array ..............................................................................48
7.3.4 Checking Grid Voltage.........................................................................48
7.4 Preparation before Starting ...........................................................................49
7.5 Removing Film on Product ............................................................................49
7.6 Starting the Device .......................................................................................49
7.7 LCD Parameter Setting .................................................................................50
7.8 Completing Commissioning...........................................................................50
8 Starting/Stopping ............................................................................................51
8.1 Starting........................................................................................................51
8.1.1 Inspection before Starting ....................................................................51
8.1.2 Start Steps .........................................................................................51
8.2 Stopping ......................................................................................................52
8.2.1 Normal Stop .......................................................................................52
8.2.2 Stop in Case of Fault ...........................................................................52
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9 LCD Menu Operation .....................................................................................54
9.1 LCD Touch Screen .......................................................................................54
9.2 Default Screen .............................................................................................54
9.2.1 Initialization ........................................................................................54
9.2.2 Default Screen Introduction..................................................................54
9.2.3 Backlight and Screensaver ..................................................................55
9.3 Overview of LCD Menu and Icon....................................................................55
9.3.1 Overview of Submenu and Icon............................................................55
9.3.2 Layout of the submenus.......................................................................56
9.4 Entering Password .......................................................................................56
9.5 Setting Language .........................................................................................58
9.5.1 Conventional Way ...............................................................................58
9.5.2 Shortcut .............................................................................................58
9.6 Setting Date and Time ..................................................................................58
9.7 Energy Output Deviation Adjustment..............................................................59
9.8 Checking Running Information ......................................................................59
9.9 Checking History Information ........................................................................60
9.9.1 Checking History Event .......................................................................60
9.9.2 Checking History Data ........................................................................60
9.9.3 Checking History Fault ........................................................................60
9.9.4 Checking History Alarm ......................................................................61
9.10 Checking Present Fault Information .............................................................61
9.11 Starting/Stopping ........................................................................................62
9.12 Load Default...............................................................................................62
9.13 Checking Firmware Version ........................................................................63
9.14 Parameters of LCD .....................................................................................63
9.14.1 Communication Parameters ..............................................................63
9.14.2 Running Parameters .........................................................................64
9.14.3 Protection Parameter Setting .............................................................64
10 Main Functions .............................................................................................65
10.1 Operation Mode..........................................................................................65
10.1.1 Mode Change ...................................................................................65
10.1.2 Operation Mode Description...............................................................65
10.2 Complete Control Strategy(Optional)............................................................67
10.3 Active Power Limitation ...............................................................................67
10.3.1 Introduction to Active Power Limitation................................................67
10.3.2 How to Realize Power Limitation ........................................................67
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10.4 Reactive Power Adjustment ........................................................................68
10.5 Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) ...............................................................69
10.6 High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT)..............................................................70
10.7 MPPT ........................................................................................................70
10.8 Intelligent Temperature-Control Technology ..................................................71
10.9 Anti-PID Effect Function (Optional)...............................................................71
10.9.1 Introduction to PID Effect ...................................................................71
10.9.2 Anti-PID Function Setting...................................................................71
10.9.3 PID Repair........................................................................................72
10.10 Insulation Monitoring Function ...................................................................72
10.10.1 Introduction.....................................................................................72
10.10.2 Simple Troubleshooting ...................................................................73
10.11 Emergency Stop Button functions...............................................................73
10.12 Tripping Functions of the DC Main Switches ...............................................73
10.13 Protection Function ...................................................................................74
10.13.1 DC Over-voltage Protection..............................................................74
10.13.2 AC Over/under-voltage Protection ....................................................74
10.13.3 Frequency Anomaly Protection.........................................................74
10.13.4 Islanding Protection .........................................................................74
10.13.5 Overload Protection ........................................................................75
10.13.6 Ground Protection ...........................................................................75
10.13.7 Module Over-temperature Protection ................................................75
10.13.8 Internal Over-temperature Protection ................................................75
11 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................76
11.1 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................76
11.2 Checking Fault ...........................................................................................76
11.3 Fault and Troubleshooting on the Inverter .....................................................77
11.4 Fault and Troubleshooting on the MV Transformer ........................................88
11.5 Other Fault and Troubleshooting ..................................................................90
12 Routine Maintenance ..................................................................................91
12.1 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................91
12.1.1 General Safety Rules ........................................................................91
12.1.2 Five Safety Rules ..............................................................................92
12.2 Maintenance ..............................................................................................92
12.2.1 Introduction.......................................................................................92
12.2.2 Maintenance Interval .........................................................................92
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12.3 Cleaning the MV Station..............................................................................97
12.3.1 Introduction.......................................................................................97
12.3.2 Cleaning Interval ...............................................................................97
12.3.3 Cleaning the Internal Dust..................................................................97
12.3.4 Cleaning the Foundation ....................................................................97
12.3.5 Checking and Cleaning the Filter .......................................................98
12.3.5.1 Filter Screen at Air Inlet ............................................................98
12.3.5.2 Bottom Air Outlet .....................................................................99
12.3.6 Cleaning the Surface of the MV Station ...............................................99
12.3.7 Checking the Lock and Hinge.............................................................99
12.3.8 Checking the Sealing Strip .................................................................99
12.4 Painting Make-up Measures ........................................................................99
12.5 Replacement of the Electrical Components................................................. 103
12.5.1 Safety Instructions........................................................................... 103
12.5.2 Replace DC Fuses .......................................................................... 103
12.5.2.1 DC Fuse Area ....................................................................... 104
12.5.2.2 Operations before Replacement ............................................. 104
13 Appendix ..................................................................................................... 107
13.1 System Parameter .................................................................................... 107
13.2 Tightening Torques ................................................................................... 110
13.3 Exclusion of Liability.................................................................................. 111
13.4 Contact Information .................................................................................. 111
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1 About This Manual
1.1 Validity
• SG4950HV-MV
• SG6250HV-MV
• SG6800HV-MV
1.2 Content
Content Description
Safety Safety instructions concerning the installation, operation, maintenance
instruction and troubleshooting of the MV Station
Product
The appearance and internal components of the MV Station
Description
Delivery Delivery and inspection after receiving the MV Station
Mechanical transport, installation, and electrical connection of the MV
Installation
Station
Safety notices and commissioning process when the MV Station is
Commissioning
powered on for the first time
Steps to start and stop the MV Station internal devices during normal
Start/Stop
maintenance or troubleshooting
Operation of
Function and use of the MV Station HMI
LCD Display
Functions Descriptions of the MV Station main functions
Troubleshooting Simple troubleshooting of the MV Station
Daily operation Instructions and guide of the daily operation of the MV Station
This manual is for technical personnel who are responsible for the transport, installation and
other operations of the MV Station. Only qualified personnel can perform the installation,
maintenance and troubleshooting of the MV Station. Unauthorized persons should not
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perform any operation on the MV Station and should be away from the MV Station to avoid
potential hazards. Qualified personnel are:
• Equipped with certain electrical, electrical wiring and mechanical knowledge and familiar
with electrical and mechanical principle diagram.
• Familiar with the construction and working principle of the PV grid-connected power
generation system.
• Familiar with the construction and working principle of the MV Station upstream and
downstream equipment.
• Equipped with the ability to cope with the dangerous and emergency situations during
installation and commissioning.
This manual contains important safety and operational instructions that must be accurately
understood and respected during the installation and maintenance of the equipment.
To ensure the optimum use of this manual, note the following explanations of the symbols
used.
DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
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The symbols below may be found on the electrical parts of the device. Make sure to read the
following symbols and fully understand them before installing the equipment.
Symbol Explanation
Read this manual and other related documents before transporting and installing the device.
Documents must be stored at hand and available at all times.
All rights reserved including the pictures, markings and symbols used. Any reproduction or
disclosure, even partially, of the contents of this manual is strictly forbidden without prior
written authorization of Sungrow.
The contents of the manual will be periodically updated or revised due to the product
development. It is probably that there are changes of manual in the subsequent edition.
1.6 Terminology
Name For short
MV Turnkey Station MV Station
Module unit/ Inverter unit Inverter
Intelligent power distribution cabinet Intelligent PMD or PMD
The foregoing devices are expressed in the abbreviation form in this document unless
otherwise specified.
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Installation of the MV Station not in compliance with the description in this manual
or installation or modification of the device without authorization from Sungrow
may lead to personal injuries or device damages and may void pertinent warranty
claims from Sungrow.
Read the safety instructions carefully before installing the MV Station. Refer to
corresponding manuals for the safety instructions on the internal devices.
Touching of the terminals or contactors connected to the grid may lead to electric
shock hazards!
• Respect all safety instructions in this manual and other pertinent documents.
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Electric shock or fire may occur due to the device damage or system fault.
All installations and operations on the MV Station must be in full accordance to the
national and local regulations and standards.
Product manuals are indispensable part of the product. Very important information about the
transport, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the MV Station is included in this
manual. All the descriptions in this manual, especially those safety-related items, must be
complied with. Read all the instructions thoroughly prior to any operation work on the MV
Station.
• Transport, install, maintain and service the MV Station by strictly following the
descriptions in this manual. Device damage, personal injury, or property loss may be
caused if otherwise
• This manual and relevant documents should be available for relevant persons at all
times.
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If a ground fault occurs in the PV system, some parts that are supposedly voltage-
free may carry lethal voltage. Accidental touch may cause serious damage. Make
sure there is no system ground fault before operation and take proper protection
measures.
High voltages are present inside the device. Death resulting from burning and
electric shock upon touching the live components of the MV Station. During live
line measurement,
Instrument for measurement of the electrical parameters should meet the requirements
listed below:
• Make sure the connection and use of the instrument are correct to avoid arc
and other dangerous situations.
• Use suitable protective equipment, for example dielectric gloves if live line
measurement is required.
Perform operations on the MV Station only when all devices inside the MV Station, esp. the
modules are completely voltage free.
• Wait at least 20 minutes to have the capacitors discharge completely before performing
operations on internal components.
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The following improper operations may result in the electric arc, fire, explosion, or other
dangers. Once the faults occur, only qualified personnel can perform related operations for
improper operation may worsen the situation.
• Touch possibly live cable end on which insulation processing is not performed
• Touch copper bars, terminals, or other internal components that may carry voltage
• Spare parts, such as screws, are left inside the power module
Evaluate in advance whether the electric arc is likely to occur in the operation area before
performing operations on the device. If there is the risk, it is required that:
• Wear protective equipment that meets the requirement before performing operations in
the area
Electric Arc Risk on the MV Side
• Electric arcs can be caused by fault in the switchgear during operation. This
electric arc may cause personal injury
• If arc faults occur in the switchgear, the (SF6) gas evacuates under the
compartment of the switchgear.
• Only qualified personnel can perform the switching operation. Wear required
protective equipment before the operation.
• Ensure the escape route inside the switchgear room is freely accessible at all
times without any blocks or obstructions. Remove the blocks or obstructions if
necessary.
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• Observe all the ESD-related safety instructions. Wear proper PPE, such as
safety glasses, safety footwear, and safety gloves.
Some settable parameters on the LCD are closely related to the operations of the MV
Station and internal devices. Therefore these parameters can only be set after reliable
evaluation of the system.
Do not open the MV Station door in sand storm, thunderstorm, strong wind or hail days or
when the ambient humidity is above 95%.
Symbols on the devices body contain important information on the safe operation of the MV
Station and its internal devices. Do not tear or damage them!
During transport, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the MV Station, keep non-
related persons away.
• Post warning signs near the MV Station upstream and downstream switches to prevent
accidental connection.
• Place necessary warning signs or barriers near the on-site operation areas.
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Make sure the MV Station doors are closed and locked during daily operation to prevent
internal devices from damages by rain or rodents.
Routine check and maintain the MV Station and internal devices to ensure long and reliable
operation of the MV Station.
Take proper insulation protection measures during live line operation. At least two
persons are required until the operation is performed.
Proper field rescue facilities are required since most PV stations are installed in
places far away from the urban areas.
The pressure relief valve of the transformer must be open before the running of
switchgear.
Take the followings into consideration during daily operation and maintenance:
• The nameplate is pasted on the MV Station body. It contains very important parameter
information about the devices. Protect the nameplate during all operations.
• Heating components may exist inside the MV Station. When the device stops, the
heating components may still be hot. Wear proper glove when working on them.
• Wear proper PPE, such safety glasses, safety footwear and safety gloves if necessary.
• Necessary auxiliary measures are recommended to ensure personal and device safety.
When the MV Station or internal devices is end of life, it cannot be disposed of together with
household wastes. Some components inside can be recycling and some components can
cause environment pollution.
Contact the local authorized collection point.
For user’s convenience, there are a large number of pictures in this manual.
These pictures are indicative only. For details about the device, refer to the actual
product you receive.
Keep this manual at a convenience place near the device for future reference
during installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the device.
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All the descriptions in this manual are based on the standard MV Station, and the
actual product you receive may differ. If necessary, specify your requirements
when placing the order.
This manual may not cover all possible situations. Should a specific problem occur that is
not explained in this manual, contact Sungrow.
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3 Product Description
The MV Station mainly applies to medium and large-scale PV generation systems. Based
on standard-sized outdoor container, the MV Station integrates inverter, transformer,
switchgear, power distribution unit, monitoring unit to meet with the requirements of modular
design and fast installation of the PV systems. The MV Station converts DC current
generated from the PV array into grid-compatible AC current, which can be directly fed into
the medium voltage grid.
Version 2
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The LEDs at the upper side of the Control and Monitoring Window: POWER indicates
power-on state; OPERATION indicates normal operation; and FAULT indicates the
occurrence of faults.
The working status of the MV Station can be acquired through these LEDs.
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The cover plate of the LCD can only be opened with the key. Remove the key and
store it properly after use.
Dimensions
External dimensions are shown in figure below.
The ventilation system is designed as the cool air is drawn from the top of the inverter and
hot air is exhausted from the bottom of the inverter.
Figure below shows the bottom view of the major electrical components inside the MV
Station:
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For easier onsite cable connection, all cables between the internal devices have been
connected before delivery.
All cables between the MV Station and the external are routed through the bottom of the MV
Station. All cables coming into or out of the MV Station should be protected properly, for
example, use cable pipe to prevent damage by rodents. After cable connection, all cable
entries should be sealed by fireproof mud or other appropriate materials.
The MV Station bottom cable entries are shown below.
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MV Station mainly contains the inverter, transformer, the switchgear, and intelligent PMD.
Inverter
DC cabinet of the inverter is shown in the following figure.
* is optional.
Intelligent PMD
* The left figure shows the appearance , and the right figure shows the internal device.
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** The figure above is indicative only, and actual product may differ.
No. Name
A Communication area, including the communication devices.
B Isolate-switch
C Power distribution area
• As shown in the figure (b) below, AC circuit breakers are provided on the AC side of the
inverter.
The operation steps are briefly described by taking the DC switch as an example.
• Switch on
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Before switching on, check if the energy storage state displayed on the panel is CHARGED
SPRING. If the state is DISCHARGED SPRING, store the energy manually by turning the
manual energy storage handle down until the breaker panel displays CHARGED SPRING.
After the breaker is switched on, the breaker panel displays CLOSED.
Never manually connect the AC circuit breaker when the AC side carries voltage.
• Switch off
Press the Push OFF button on the breaker panel to switch off the breaker.
After the breaker is switched off, the breaker panel displays OPEN
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The foregoing components are based on the standard MV Station, and those of
the actual product may differ. Specifically, refer to the enclosed packing list.
Identify the MV Station via its nameplate. The nameplate contains the following information:
MV Station model, major technical parameters, marks of conformity, origins, and serial
number which are available and recognized by Sungrow.
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The MV Station has been strictly inspected and tested before delivery. Despite robust
packaging, the container or inside devices may be damaged during transport. Therefore,
once receiving the MV Station, perform a detailed inspection
If any damage is found, contact the shipping company or Sungrow immediately.
• Check the scope of delivery described in"4.1 Scope of Delivery" for completeness.
• Check that the MV Station and internal devices match the models included in the original
order.
• Check thoroughly the MV Station and internal devices for any possible damages caused
during transport.
Install and commission the MV Station only when it is technically faultless! Make
sure before installing the MV Station that
• all devices inside the MV Station are intact without any damages.
• The MV Station should be stored in a warehouse with a humidity of less than 55%. If the
average ambient humidity is lower than 55%, it is suggested to change the desiccants
every three months; if the humidity is higher than 55%, change the desiccants every
month. The montmorillonite desiccant should be used. Each inverter unit requires 4 bags
of desiccant, 200g per bag. Before grid connection, take the desiccants out of the
inverter.
• Keep the product on a dry, flat, and solid ground that has sufficient bearing capacity and
is not covered by vegetation. The ground where the product is kept should be flat, with a
horizontal error of less than 0.25%, and have an overall slope of less than 5 degree.
• Avoid storing the MV Station in places where it may come in touch with rainwater, or in
low-lying places, to prevent the accumulated rainwater from getting into it. If the MV
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Station must be stored outdoors due to restrictions on site, elevate its base off the
ground to a certain height. The height should be decided according to the geological,
meteorological, and other conditions on site.
• Avoid storing the inverter in places where corrosive gas or dust may be produced or
accumulated, or in places within 30 km (20 miles) of saline-alkaline land or pollution-
generating industrial complex such as chemical plants and power plants (chemical gas
class: 1C1, solid particle level: 1S2). Avoid storing the MV Station in environments
contaminated with halogen and sulfur pollutants.
• Do not install the MV Station in places with vibration or a magnetic field strength of over
30A/m.
• To prevent the MV Station from being stored for an overly long period of time, please
apply the "first-in, first-out" method to product storage.
• Before storage, make sure the doors of the product and its internal devices are all locked.
During storage, avoid opening the doors, unless it is necessary.
• Seal off the product's air inlet/outlet and the DC cable inlet area. During the period of
storage, make sure the protective films on the air inlet/outlet are intact. Meanwhile, take
effective measures to prevent the ingress of rainwater, dust, and sand into the product.
• Do not have the inverter stressed with heavy weights. The containers should not be
stacked in more than four layers, and heavy weights are not allowed on the top of the
inverter, power distribution cabinet, transformer, and protective cover for low-voltage
copper bars.
• It is suggested that units that have not been put into operation (from the date of receipt
by the customer) and the units shut down temporarily (from the date of shutdown) should
not be stored for more than three months. If stored for a long period of time, sealing
measures and necessary tests and inspections are required for the product. For
products shut down temporarily, put desiccants inside them. It is needed to open the
door and visually inspect the product and its internal devices for damage first.
• For a product shut down/stored for over six months, inspect its electrical components (-
IGBT module, switch, etc.), and take dehumidifcation and dedusting mesaures for the
whole product. For detailed operation, please contact SUNGROW.
• The UPS and their batteries must be charged once every six months after leaving the
factory (EXW Date).
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5.1 Transport
All devices are installed inside the MV Station before delivery. The MV Station should be
transported as a whole. Transport the MV Station by crane with sufficient load capacity.
The MV Station is delivered to the user by a forwarding company. After unloading, the MV
Station will be transported to the installation site by the plant staff.
Local standards and regulations on the container transport and loading &
unloading, especially those safety instructions, should be observed at all times.
Keep in mind the dimensions and total weight of the MV Station at all times!
• Choose appropriate crane or hoist to transport the MV Station. The crane or hoist must
be sufficient to bear the weight of the MV Station.
• Anything, which may hinder the transport, like trees, cables (or similar), should be
removed.
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• Warning signs or barriers must be posted near the transport areas to avoid accidental
injuries.
Additionally, the following should be met when the MV Station is placed on the ground:
• Place the MV Station carefully and gently. Do not pull or push the MV Station on any
surface.
• The place should be firm and flat, has good drainage and has no obstacles or outshoots.
The MV Station should be placed and supported by the four feet.
• The hoisting work must be stopped in violent weather days. For example, in
strong wind, heavy rain, or thick fog conditions.
• The crane should have sufficient arm length and radius of gyration.
• The length of the slings can be adjusted appropriately according to on-site conditions.
5.2.2 Hoisting
Select Hoist and Spreader
Lift the MV Station with a single hoist or two hoists together.
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*Choose the sling according to the corresponding standards and relevant safety regulations
of the local country/region.
In the whole hoisting process, observe following rules:
• Hoist the MV Station in a vertical manner. Do not drag or drop the MV Station on any
surface.
• When the MV Station has been hoisted for about 300mm from the ground, stop to check
if all the connections are still firm. After confirmation, continue hoisting the MV Station.
• When transported to the final location, the MV Station should be put down slowly and
steadily.
• The final location should be firm, level, and well-drained. The MV Station is supported by
four bottom fittings on the ground.
Connections
• Regardless of relevant safety rules may void pertinent warranty claims from
Sungrow.
5.3 Foundation
5.3.1 Selection of Installation Site
When selecting the installation site, consider at least the following requirements:
• Ambient and geological conditions, such as stress wave emissions, the level of
underground water table, etc. should be taken into account.
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• The ambient environment should be dry, well ventilated, and far away from inflammable
materials.
• The ground at the installation site must be compacted enough. Relative compaction of
the ground should be equal or greater than 98%.take proper methods to strengthen the
ground if otherwise.
Pay attention to the heavy weight of the MV Station. Check thoroughly the
conditions of the installation site (mainly the geographical and environmental
conditions). Then design and construct the foundation.
Improper foundation construction may affect the place of the MV Station, open & close of
the door and later maintenance of the MV Station. Therefore, the foundation must be
designed and constructed according to related standard. The dimensions, weight of the MV
Station, the cable route and later maintenance should be considered at all times.
The following conditions must be fulfilled:
• The foundation should be higher than the solid ground on site to avoid the rain damaging
the base or the inside of the MV Station.
• Sufficient cross-sectional area and depth of the foundation should be maintained. The
depth is designed according to local soil conditions.
According to the cable design of MV Station and for easy electrical connection,
establish cable trenches on bottom of the MV Station, i.e. reserve the cable
trenches inside the foundation and pre-bury the wire pipes.
The material dug out should be cleared immediately.
This section provides two foundation schemes to choose from. Select the corresponding
fixing method according to the standards and specifications of the project site to construct
the foundation.
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No. Name
A Pea gravel ground
B Foundation
C* Oil tray
Note: * is optional.
Constructing the Foundation
It is recommended to construct the foundation as the following solution.
No. Name
D Embedded channel steel
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No. Name
A Pea gravel ground
B Foundation
C* Oil tray
Note: * is optional.
Constructing the Foundation
It is recommended to construct the foundation as the following solution.
No. Name
D Embedded channel steel
E* Cushion, included in the scope of supply
Note: * is optional.
Fixing the MV Station
The steps to fixing the L mounting parts is shown in the following figure.
If it is fixed by welding, it is necessary to weld the bottom of the MV Station to the foundation.
After completion, anti-corrosion treatment should be done on the welding position.
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Generally, if there is no external oil tray, the base of the MV station is used as an oil tray, and
the installation position of the oil-water separator is reserved at the bottom of the MV Station,
as shown in figure A below.
There are two oil-water separator installation positions reserved at the bottom of the MV
station, one is connected to the oil-water separator, and the other installation position needs
to be blocked with a plug.
If the installation of the oil-water separator is needed, please contact SUNGROW customer
service.
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If a ground fault occurs in the PV system, some parts that are supposedly voltage-
free may carry lethal voltage. Accidental touch may cause serious damage. Make
sure there is no system ground fault before operation and take proper protective
measures.
• Connect the MV Station to public grid only after receiving authorization from
the local network operator.
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Sand and moisture penetration may affect the performance of electric devices
inside the MV Station!
Too small bending radius or excessive intertwine may damage the fiber!
When selecting fiber as the communication cable, follow the related requirements
of the fiber manufacturer about the min. permissible bending radius.
Ensure the electrical insulation meets requirements before laying the cables.
Follow the EMC regulation and lay the power cable and communication cable in
different layers. Provide support and protection to the cables to reduce the stress
of the cables when necessary.
• The installation and design of the MV Station must fulfill national and local
standards and regulations.
• Sungrow shall not be held liable for the MV Station or system fault caused by
ignorance of the description in this manual.
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Select optical fibers as the external communication cable to lower the signal
interference.
During electrical connections and other operations on the inside device, observe the
following Five Safety Rules:
• Disconnect all the external connections and disconnect the MV Station internal power
supply.
Electrical connections between devices inside the MV Station have been performed before
delivery. On site, the connections between the MV Station and external devices need to be
performed, including DC connection, AC connection and communication connection.
Installation tools include but are not limited to the following recommended ones, and other
auxiliary tools or components can be used on site when necessary.
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All the MV Station doors are standard container doors. Open the doors before cable
connection.
Check to ensure the intactness and insulation of all cables before electrical
connection. Poor insulation or damages in the cables may cause hazards. Replace
them if necessary.
• Make sure there is enough wire bending space for all connection cables.
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No. Name
A DC input
B AC output
C External communication port 1
D* External 3-pahse power supply
E* External communication port 2
Note: * is optional.
No. Name
1 Inverter
2 Transformer
3 Switchgear
4 Intelligent PMD
• All the cables must have sufficient ampacity. The ampacity of the conductor can at least
be influenced by environmental conditions, conductor insulation materials, laying, wire
materials, cross-sectional areas, etc.
• All the cables must be chosen according to the maximum current of the module.
• Cables for one polarity or phase should be of the same type and specification.
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Generally, the ground connection can be divided into two parts, equipotential connection of
MV Station internal devices and MV Station external grounding.
Equipotential Connection of MV Station Internal Devices
All electrical devices inside the MV Station should be connected equipotentially through the
total equipotential connection copper bar integrated into the PMD, shown as A in the figure
below.
Before proceeding with the ground connection, tear off the protective film on
grounding point.
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The external grounding points of the MV Station can be grounded in the following two
manners:
• Connect the grounding cable to the external grounding points with M10 bolts, where the
recommended cable is of 50 mm2 to 95 mm2.
• Weld the grounding steel flat onto the external grounding point, after which anti-corrosion
processing needs to be performed.
Perform the external grounding according to the on-site situation and the instructions of the
plant staff.
Grounding interface(optional)
The grounding interface is composed of a bridge earthing switch, and integrated inside into
the PMD, as shown in Figure A below.
It is recommended to disconnect the electrical installation at its source before opening the
bridge earthing switch, to prevent it from being unprotected against indirect contacts. Once
the earthing resistance measurement has been carried out, the jumper (B) must be
reconnected before putting it back into service.
• The grounding resistance must meet the requirements of local standards and
regulations.
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If you have any problems in relation to the ground cable connection, contact the
related technical personnel in time. Any installations not following the standards
or the installation and alternation without permission may lead to safety incidents
or damage to the devices. Sungrow shall not be held liable for the damages
caused.
6.5 AC Connection
6.5.1 Safety Instructions
• The connections to the downstream devices must be carried out only after
receiving approval from the distribution utility as required by national and state
interconnection regulations.
• Use the dedicated operation bar to connect the grounding switch in the load switch
cabinet of the switchgear and disconnect the load switch.
Preparation before Wiring
• Open the cable compartment at the bottom of the load switch cabinet.
• Check and ensure that wiring terminals are free of damage, deformation, or cracks.
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Wiring Area
Wiring Steps
Step 1 Lead the cable from external device through the cable entry on the bottom of the cable
compartment.
Step 2 Prepare the terminals and install them tightly, where reference can be made to the cable
connector installation manual.
The wiring terminal can be connected with either copper cable or aluminium cable.
The HV wiring terminal can be connected to a maximum of two cables, corresponding to the
right-side terminal (Figure 1) and left-side terminal (Figure 2). Select the terminal as needed.
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Further Operations
Seal the bottom cable entries with fire-proof mud, clear sundries inside the cabinet, and
reassemble the sealing plate of the cabinet.
Should there be any unused wiring terminals, block them with insulating caps.
When connecting the AC cable, do not use the hole on the pressure relief plate as
a substitute for the AC cable inlet.
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6.6 DC Connection
6.6.1 Checking before Connection
• Check the open-circuit voltage of the PV array to ensure the open-circuit voltage is less
than the max. DC voltage of the module.
• Open-circuit voltage of the PV array should not exceed the max. DC voltage of
the module. The module may be damaged if otherwise.
Start DC connection only when all checks and measurements meet requirements.
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figure 6-6 Floating grounding with energy storage port (DC inputs n≤18)
figure 6-7 Floating grounding with energy storage port (DC inputs 18<n≤24)
Remark Defination
DC+ DC positive cable connection area
DC- DC negative cable connection area
ESS Energy storage system connection area
Cable Requirements
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• Use a cooper-core/an aluminium-core cable. For the cable specification, please select
according to the width of the copper bar and the size of the wiring hole, as well as local
regulations.
• Fasten the wiring terminal with the M16 x 55 bolts in the scope of delivery.
Connection Procedure
Step 1 Make sure the switch upstream of the combiner box is in the OFF position.
Step 2 Lead the cable into the wiring area through the inlet hole, and mark the cable polarity.
Step 3 Install the OT/DT terminal to the wire and crimp them with a crimping tool. Install a heat
shrink tubing to the terminal and heat it with a heat gun.
If the two-core or multi-core cable is used as the DC input cable, split the cable
cores into wires outside the inverter first, before leading the cable into the inverter.
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Step 4 Secure the OT/DT terminal to the copper bar by M16x45 bolt with a tightening torque of
119~140N.m.
1 If copper wires are used, fasten the bolt assembly as shown below.
2 If aluminum wires are used, fasten the bolt assembly as shown below.
Cable protectors are advisable in the cable crosses if the multi-core cables are
used.
Step 5 Pull the cable back slightly after wiring to ensure that the cable is long enough.
• Ensure that the selected terminal can directly contact the copper bar. If there
are any problems, contact the terminal manufacturer.
• Ensure that the copper bar is not in contact with the aluminum wire. Otherwise,
electrochemical corrosion may occur, impairing the reliability of the electrical
connections.
• For the standard inverter model, it is not allowed to connect cables to both the
front and back of a DC wiring copper bar, as this may damage the equipment. If
you require an inverter that supports double-sided wiring, contact SUNGROW
and provide information such as the sizes of cables and specifications of wiring
terminals to be used. SUNGROW will evaluate the feasibility of customizing a
product tailored to your needs.
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There are three types of communication ports inside MV Station: RS485 port, Ethernet port,
and optical fiber port. The device location and wiring schemes of the three ports are shown
in the table below.
Device Port type Wiring scheme
Ethernet "6.7.1 Communication Connection on the
Inverter
RS485 Inverter"
"6.7.2 Communication Connection on the
Ethernet
Intelligent PMD Intelligent PMD(optional)"
optical fiber Refer to the manual of the corresponding device
RS485 ports and Ethernet port are reserved on the inverter, which are shown as A and B
respectively.
The upper part of the intelligent power distribution cabinet is the communication wiring area
(see figure C below). Ethernet ports and optical fiber ports are reserved in this area.
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The lower part of the intelligent power distribution cabinet is the power distribution terminal
and wiring area, as shown in figure D below.
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After the electrical connection, check the connections of all cables for correctness
and firmness.
• Close the cable entries on the bottom of the module by following the reversed procedure
in opening the cable entries.
• The gap at the cable inlet/outlet at the bottom and right of the MV Station should be
sealed with fireproof mud.
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• Respect all safety instructions attached on the device and described in this
manual.
After the MV Station is operating, make sure there are no flammable materials at
least 5 meters around the installation site.
Local/national standards about the min. electric clearance around the MV Station
should be respected.
Make sure the installation is correct and no spare parts or tools are left inside the
device.
Close the doors of the MV Station and the internal devices if the commissioning
process is stopped.
Before commissioning, installation of the modules and the intelligent PMD inside the MV
Station should be checked thoroughly.
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• Ensure all cables are connected securely and all bolts are fixed properly.
• Ensure DC side voltage meets module requirements and the polarity is correct.
• Ensure the system is properly grounded. Ground resistance is important to the whole
system. Therefore, before commissioning, make sure the ground resistance meets the
requirements of local standards and regulations.
Make sure the emergency stop button inside the monitoring window is released, all
AC & DC switches are disconnected and all micro-circuit breakers inside the
intelligent PMD are disconnected before commissioning.
Commission the device when it is sunny and the environmental conditions are
stable to ensure the successful commissioning.
• Check that all cables are connected securely according to the cable connection diagram.
Adjust the cable connection if necessary.
• Ensure all cable connections are firmly enough. Fix the bolts if necessary.
• Check the PE equipotential connection. Ensure the module AC side PE ground copper
bar has connected to the equipotential connection point in the electrical room and
properly grounded . The grounding resistance must meet the requirements of local
standards and regulations.
• Check whether the electric switches and buttons of the MV Station and its upstream and
downstream devices can be operated flexibly.
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Ensure the measuring devices are connected and used correctly. Otherwise, there
will be electric arc.
DC side voltage should be no more than the max. DC input voltage of the MV
Station.
Too high DC voltage may damage the module even cause safety incident.
To ensure system reliability and device operation, PV cells on the DC side of the
MV Station should be from the same manufacturer and the number of PV cells in
each string should be the same.
Check the PV arrays before grid-connection. The voltage of each DC main cables should be
the same and no more than the max. permissible DC voltage. Check carefully the polarity of
each DC main cable. Once the polarity in one DC main cable is incorrect, the PV arrays may
be damaged.
Make sure the environmental condition is stable since the voltage of PV array may change
with the solar radiation and the temperature of the PV cells. Record the PV array status via
the U-1 curve. Commission the device when the PV array output situation is stable.
The PV field circuit fault (module fault or module numbers deviation in certain
array), cable damages or connection looseness may cause the voltage deviation
exceeding 3% under stable environmental conditions.
• Measure the resistance of cables (between the terminal box and the module).
Adjust the transfer ratio of the transformer by qualified personnel if the grid
voltage deviation is serious.
• Measure and record the grid frequency. Measured datas should not exceed the grid
permissible frequency.
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• Measure the THD and check the curve if possible. Module will stop running if the THD is
serious.
• Place the disassembled protection grills to their original positions and ensure the
connection is secure.
• Clean the device site. Make sure the position is clean without flammable or explosive
materials.
• Recheck and ensure whether module and switches upstream and downstream can meet
the requirements flexiblely .
The highlighted parts of the product in the figure below are covered with films. Be sure to
remove the films before the product is officially put into operation.
If all tests and measurements have been performed, and all measured values lie within the
acceptable range, the device can be switched on for the first time. Proceed as follows to
start the MV Station:
Step 2 Manually close the auxiliary power supply switch inside the MV Station and wait the touch
screen to power on.
Step 4 Turn off “Trip” and “Door-protect enable” through the touch screen.
Step 6 Perform the start operation through the touch screen, and the MV Station starts grid-
connected operation.
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To ensure the MV Station operates normally for the first time, measure the DC
input voltage beforehand. When the DC side voltage meets the start-up
requirement, i.e., the DC voltage is steadily higher than the DC start-up voltage,
start the MV Station for the first time.
When the LCD is on, set the display language, date and time, communication parameters,
active power limitation, etc. according to Chapter "9 LCD Menu Operation"in this manual;
and view the running information and perform related operation.
If all the start-up procedures have been performed, check the operating condition of the MV
Station.
• Check whether there are anomalies of the module: abnormal noise, overheating,
smoking or unusual odor.
• Check that the grid-connected voltage, current, and THD of the MV Station are stable.
The duration of commissioning depends on the plant scale, plant location, on-site
environmental conditions and so on. Usually, if the in-site condition is good, the
commissioning can last for 1 week, i.e. 168 hours.
The commissioning of the module is completed. Module operates normally.
MV Station needs no manual control in daily operation. Open the cabinet door only
for maintenance or troubleshooting and by qualified personnel only.
Keep the door closed and locked and store the keys of the door by appointed
personnel during normal operation.
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8.1 Starting
8.1.1 Inspection before Starting
After the maintenance or service work, inspect the following items, and then start the MV
Station,
• All connections are performed by strictly following the installation manual and circuit
diagram.
• Make sure, by using suitable instruments, that there is no ground fault in the PV array.
• Measure the DC and AC voltages with a multi-meter to check if the start-up conditions
are met, and ensure no overvoltage hazard.
When the foregoing conditions are met, proceed as follows to start the inverter:
Step 2 (Optional) Turn the Inverter interlock switch S2 in the inverter to open.
Step 3 Close the QS25 AC maintenance switch, and QS2 DC maintenance switch, and Isolate-
switch in Intelligent PMD.
Step 5 (Optional) Turn off “ Trip” and “Door-protect enable” through the touch screen.
Step 6 Manually close QS1 and QS3 DC load break switches inside the inverter. If the inverter was
equipped with energy storage ports, close QS5 and QS7 as well.
Step 7 Perform the start operation through the touchscreen, and the inverter starts grid-connected
operation.
After startup, the inverter will automatically check if parameters of the DC and AC side meet
the grid-connection requirements. If the requirements are met, and the set time has been
reached, the inverter will turn to the OPERATION mode and feed the generated AC current
to the grid.
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The inverter needs no manual control in daily operation. Only qualified personnel
are allowed to open the cabinet door for maintenance or troubleshooting.
Keep the door closed and locked and store the keys of the door by appointed
personnel during normal operation.
8.2 Stopping
Stop the MV Station when maintenance and service work is required or a fault occurs.
Proceed as follows to stop the inverter during normal maintenance and service work:
Step 1 Stop the inverter through the stop instruction on the LCD panel.
Step 2 Disconnect the QS1 and QS3 DC load break switches. If the inverter was equipped with
energy storage ports, make sure the QS5 and QS7 are disconnected as well.
Step 3 Disconnect the AC maintenance switch QS25, and DC maintenance switch QS2, and
Isolate-switch in Intelligent PMD.
Step 4 Check to make sure the AC circuit breakers QF1 and QF2 are disconnected.
Step 6 (Optional) Turn the Inverter interlock switch S2 in the inverter to close.
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Step 2 Check to make sure the QS1 and QS3 DC load break switches are disconnected. If the
inverter was equipped with energy storage ports, make sure the QS5 and QS7 are
disconnected as well.
Step 3 Disconnect the AC maintenance switch QS25, and DC maintenance switch QS2, and
Isolate-switch in Intelligent PMD.
Step 4 Check to make sure the QF1 and QF2 AC circuit breakers are disconnected.
Step 6 (Optional) Turn the Inverter interlock switch S2 in the inverter to close.
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The emergency stop button will stay in lock state once you press it. Release it with
the key.
Press emergency stop button only when an emergency or a fault occurs. Under
normal conditions, stop the inverter via the stop instruction on the LCD panel.
Press the emergency stop button immediately in case of emergency to make to
ensure a timely response.
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9 LCD Menu Operation
The eye-level LCD touchscreen inside the monitoring window on the front side of the
inverter is used to view data and set parameters.
User can check or set related data by touching the icons on the LCD display.
For user convenience, a large number of figures of the LCD interface are provided
in this chapter. The parameters and other details in those figures are indicative
only. The actual product you receive may differ.
If the time shown on the LCD panel is different from the actual local time after time
calibration, check and replace the button cells on the back of the LCD panel.
The LCD is initialized when the intelligent PMD is power on and then enters into the starting
menu.
Appears every time the MV Station is energized. After initialization, the default screen
follows.
No. Description
Yield data. The first line on the top indicates the present active power; work
A
state is the transient state of the MV Station.
Today’s active power curve to indicate the power percentage (power value
B
divides the MV Station nominal power value).
C DC side voltage and current of the MV Station respectively.
D AC side line-to-line voltage and phase current.
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No. Description
E Language selection button.
F Present date and time.
G Success rate of the MV Station internal communication.
H Success rate of communication between the MV Station and PC.
Enter the following submenus from the default menu.
LCD screen contains lots of parameters pertinent to the MV Station operation. All
parameter configurations must be performed by appointed personnel. Do not
modify any parameters without full understanding of the relevant action or without
consulting Sungrow Customer Support.
If no operation has been performed on the screen for more than 5 minutes, the backlight will
go off. Tap the screen to activate the backlight so that the latest interface reappears.
There are three buttons on the lower left side of the touch panel: "Start/Stop" , "Home
" , "Function" . The user can perform related operations via these buttons.
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The layout of submenus is the same as that shown below except for the default menu.
No. Description
Title bar
The first line from the top is the present success rate of communication.
A
The left side of the second line is the name of the present page, while the
right side is the present date and time.
B Data display or parameter configuration.
From left to right, there are three main icons and a return button which is
C
used to return to the previous menu.
For convenience’s sake, the operations on the menus are referred to as the menu name
with quotation marks. For example, the menu will be referred to as “Set-
parameter”.
MV Station parameters are protected by password. User can enter into the “Set-parameter”
sub-menu only after entering the correct password. Proceed as follows to enter the
password:
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Step 2 Tap “Set-parameter” and the password entering window pops up.
Step 3 Tap the white edit box and a keypad pops up.
If the entered password is correct, the parameter setting page pops up, and the user can set
system parameters, running parameters, protection parameters, and communication
parameters.
Button Function
← Backspace key, delete the digit input
Clr Clear the digitals input
Esc Escape and close the keypad
Enter Confirm the password entered
The maximum and minimum value can be input; digital outside this
Max./Min.
range is invalid
If the input password is 1111, user can enter into the normal parameter setting page and set
the system parameters, running parameters, protection parameters and communication
parameters.
Step 6 If the password is incorrect, an “Error password” window will appear. Tap “Enter” and re-
enter the password.
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User can set the language by either of the following two ways:
Step 4 Tap “Language & Firmware Ver.” and enter into the language and firmware version sub-
menu.
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9.5.2 Shortcut
The language setting shortcut (shown by A) is in the lower right corner of the Home menu.
Select either language by tapping the language button.
Language on the button is the present display language of the display.
Step 4 Tap “Time” and enter into the date and time setting sub-menu.
Step 5 Set the “Year”, “Month”, “Date”, “Hour”, “Minute” and “Second”. Tap the corresponding field
and the keypad will appear.
Step 6 Set the time and date by tapping the keypad and confirm setting by tapping “Enter”.
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Energy output deviation adjustment is useful when the total power output displayed in LCD
(E-total) is different from the reading value of the external power measuring device.
(Energy-adj value)= (Real measured value)-(E-tot reading value).
Step 4 Tap “E-total adjust” and enter into the energy output deviation adjustment sub-menu;
Tap the cell below the “Compensation” and the keypad appears. Enter the energy
compensation by tapping the keypad;
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Running information contains all data related to the operation of the MV Station:
Real-time Data
The real time running information of the modules can be checked.
The output power, DC voltage & current, power factor, reactive power, efficiency, daily/
monthly/annual power yields, internal temperature, positive/negative insulation resistance to
the ground, running time, amount of CO2 reduction, grid frequency, AC phase/line voltage,
module temperature, AC & DC switches states, bypass switches/fuse state, power supply
mode are included.
Power Curve
The output power curve shows the power yield on that particular day in percentage of the
nominal power. The data is updated every several seconds and all the diagram data will be
cleared at the beginning of a new day.
E-histogram
The histogram shows the power yields of the present day.
Proceed as follow to view the running information:
Step 2 Tap “Run-information” and switch among “Real Time Data”, “Power curve” and “E-histogram”.
The default display is “Real Time Data”.
Step 3 Tap “Power curve” and enter into the power curve sub-menu.
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Step 4 Tap “E-histogram” and enter into the electricity histogram sub-menu.
The value displayed is indicative only and cannot be used as a basis for billing.
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There are four kinds of history information: History event, history fault, history data and
history alarm.
Step 2 Tap “History-information” and enter into the history information sub-menu.
Step 3 Tap “His-event” and enter into the history event sub-menu.
History events can be viewed from this sub-menu, with up to 5 records can be shown in one
page. The upper left side of the event table is the total number of the current event records.
Tap “Prev” or “Next” to turn pages up or down.
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System can record the MV Station running information for the latest 90 days with the
records updated every 15 minutes per day.
History data displays the data related to the power yields and the electric quantity of the MV
Station. Proceed as follows to check the history information:
Step 2 Tap “History-information” and enter into the history information sub-menu.
Step 3 Tap “His-data” and enter into the history data sub-menu.
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When a fault occurs, the user can view the fault and the history fault records via the LCD
screen, and the steps are as follows:
Step 2 Tap “History-information” and enter into the history information sub-menu.
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Step 3 Tap “His-fault” and enter into the history fault sub-menu.
History faults can be viewed from this sub-menu, with up to 5 records can be shown in one
page. The upper left side of the event table is the total number of the current fault records.
Tap “Prev” or “Next” to turn pages up or down.
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Step 2 Tap “History-information” and enter into the history information sub-menu.
Step 3 Tap “his-alarm” and enter into the history alarm sub-menu.
History alarms can be viewed from this sub-menu, with up to 5 records can be shown in one
page. The upper left side of the event table is the total numbers of the current warn records.
Tap “Prev” or “Next” to turn pages up or down.
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There may be one or more than one fault occurs to one or more than one module inside the
MV Station at the same time which can be viewed through the LCD screen. Follow the
description in this chapter to view the fault information when faults occur.
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9.11 Starting/Stopping
Start/stop the MV Station through the LCD screen in either of the following manners:
By tapping the start/stop button on the screen, all the MV Station will start or stop at the
same time. A confirm operation interface will appear after tapping the corresponding buttons.
The instruction takes effect after confirmation; or the user can cancel the operation by
tapping “Cancel”.
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Step 4 Tap “Load default” and the password inputting window appears.
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User can view the firmware version of LCD and DSP as follows:
Step 4 Tap “Language & Firmware Ver.” and enter into the language and firmware version sub-
menu.
Step 5 The firmware versions of LCD and DSP are displayed at the bottom of the page.
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Set the communication address and protocol through the LCD screen when the hardware
connection is complete and the device is energized.
Proceed as follows to set the communication parameters:
• Set parameter from the Address interface for setting the address.
• Set parameter from the Serial Port Parameter interface for baud.
• Set parameter from the Network Parameter interface for network communication.
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Step 4 Set the running parameter by tapping the pop-up keypad and tap ENTER to confirm setting.
Tap “Prev” or “Next” to turn pages up or down.
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Step 4 Set the protection parameter by tapping the pop-up keypad and tap ENTER to confirm
setting. Tap “Prev” or “Next” to turn pages up or down.
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10 Main Functions
After being energized, the MV Station switch among different modes as shown in the figure
below.
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Startup
This is the transient process between the Initial Standby mode and the Run mode. Once
the Startup mode is complete, module will start powering the grid.
Run
In this mode, module converts the DC energy into AC energy and feeds it to the grid by way
of MPPT.
Module tracks the PV arrays’ maximum power point (MPP) to maximum the output energy.
Standby
In Run mode, module will enter into the Standby mode if the DC side current is as low as
0A for a while.
Module will continuously check if the PV array meets the grid-connection requirements. If
the module DC startup voltage and the startup time are reached, module will turn into the
Run mode.
Fault
If a fault occurs during operation, module will enter into the Fault mode. LCD panel will
display the fault type with the "Fault" indicator on until the fault is removed. After the fault is
removed, the MV Station reverts to Run mode.
During this period, if you want to start the module manually, first confirm the stop clear
protection program from the LCD panel and then start the module.
If the fault is unrecoverable, stop the MV Station and perform maintenance work. Module will
automatically check if the fault is recoverable.
When a DSP fault or a module fault occurs, never restart the MV Station through
the LCD. Perform a power-off check before reenergizing the MV Station.
Otherwise, the module may be damaged.
Emergency-stop
Stop the module by pressing the emergency stop button inside the monitoring window when
a fault or emergency occurs.
If the module is stopped by the emergency stop button, the AC switches of the MV Station
trip off immediately and the modules will disconnect from the grid. To restart the modules,
release the emergency stop button, push the AC switches to the OFF position, and then
operate according to the normal start process.
Key-stop
When maintenance or service work is required, the MV Station turns from the Run mode to
the Key-stop mode after the user sends a stop instruction via the LCD panel.
Alarm Run
In Alarm Run mode, module can keep running but send alarm signal. User can check the
present alarm information through the Working state on the LCD default screen or check the
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The following three control strategies are provided for user to perform control functions and
configure relevant parameters.
• “Remote”: The control codes can be sent only by the remote control machine.
• “Local”: The control codes can be sent only by the LCD screen.
Step 4 Tap “Remote/Local control” and enter into the Remote/Local control sub-menu.
- - End
• Islanding
• Factors affecting the stability of the stable grid status and dynamic grid status
• Grid maintenance
• Grid management
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User can adjust the MV Station active power output through the LCD display:
Step 4 Set the “Limit Power (%)” parameter by tapping the pop-up keypad.
- - End
Parameters related to power limitation “P-rise rate (%/s)” and “P-decline rate
(%/s)” are also included in the running parameter setting sub-menu and can be
set accordingly.
MV Station can provide reactive power output. User can open or close the reactive power
adjustment switch and set the reactive power output through the LCD screen.
Reactive power limitation is performed through the running information sub-menu as
follows:
Step 4 Turn the page down to select the “Q-adjust switch”. Tap the pull-down list and the options:
• V-auto-adj: reserved.
Step 5 If Pf is selected, the power factor can be set in the “Run-information” sub-menu;
• if “Q-limit” is selected, the “Q-limit (%)” can be set in the “Run-information” sub-menu.
• if "QU mode" is selected, QU-related parameter can be set on the running parameter
interface, where the parameter name begins with "QU", for example, QU operation mode.
- - End
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10.7 MPPT
Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a technique that the MV Station uses to get the
maximum power from the PV arrays. PV arrays have a complex relationship between solar
irradiation, temperature and total resistance that produces a non-linear output efficiency
known as the I-V curve.
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MV Station will continuously detect the IGBT temperature and adjust the fan speed
accordingly. When the module temperature is low, MV Station will decrease the fan speed to
lower the device noise and decrease the device operation consumption. As the module
temperature increases, the MV Station will increase the fan speed for better heat dissipation.
The intelligent temperature-control technology can synchronize the speed of fan and
temperature of the IGBT module and thus optimize the module temperature and other
conditions.
For MV Station with optional anti-PID function, the enable and disable of this
function can only be performed by personnel from Sungrow. Contact Sungrow if
you need to switch this function.
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Step 4 Click Next to find the page with “Anti-PID mode” and select the mode by the drop-down list
(Suppression/Repair).
- - End
Make sure the “Anti-PID mode” in the protection parameter of the MV Station is
“Repair” when enabling the PID repair function.
If the MV Station is in deep standby state or the repair process is interrupted, user can
enable the repair function manually from the LCD as follows:
Step 4 Click Next to find the page with “PID repair” and click to enable the manual repair.
If this function is enabled, the Work state in the main screen will show “Repair PV”. User
may find the “Negative Vgnd” is about 500V from “Function->Run-information->Real Time
Data”.
- - End
If there is Key stop or Emergency stop or a device fault during the repair process,
the repair process will automatically stop.
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• Automatic mode: Upon first power-on, the equipment will be in negative pole grounding
mode. After transfer from operating mode to standby mode, in the morning of the second
day, when DC voltage exceeds insulation monitoring starting voltage, the equipment will
exit negative pole grounding mode and enter insulation monitoring mode. If abnormal
resistance is monitored, the equipment will report “insulation resistance” fault, and
monitoring of resistance will continue till it becomes normal. If monitored resistance is
normal, the equipment will exit insulation monitoring mode and negative pole grounding
mode will be restored.
• Manual mode: Without shutdown conditions of the equipment, on the touch screen
parameters setup interface, enable “manual insulation monitoring”. If current DC voltage
exceeds insulation monitoring starting voltage, the equipment will exit negative pole
grounding mode and enter insulation monitoring mode. If abnormal resistance is
monitored, the equipment will report “insulation resistance” fault. If monitored resistance
is normal, the equipment will exit insulation monitoring mode and enter negative pole
grounding mode again. Upon pressing of shutdown key during manual monitoring, if
current resistance is normal, the equipment will exit insulation monitoring mode and
enter negative pole grounding mode again.
Regardless of the MV Station setting, when the insulation resistance is below the threshold
(settable from the LCD display), MV Station will send alarm signal and the Operation LED
will turn to yellow. After receiving the “low insulation resistance” alarm signal, user should
stop the device and check the specific insulation resistance from the LCD screen
“Function”–>”Run-information”->”Real time data”.
• If the insulation resistance recovers to normal, the fault loop is in the AC side.
• If the insulation resistance is still low, the fault loop is in the DC side.
• Whether the fault is on the DC side or AC side, switch off the system and perform a
thorough checking and troubleshooting.
There are two selections (Enable/Disable) for the parameter ‘Trip Enable’ in the running
parameter of the LCD touch screen. If the ‘Enable’ options is chosen, all DC main switches
of MV Station will trip immediately. If required, observed the following steps.
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Step 4 Click Next to find the page with “Trip” and select “Enable” .
Before the MV Station is put into operation again, set the parameter “Trip Enable” as
“Disable” first, then close all the DC main switches of the MV Station.
- - End
MV Station has complete protection functions to protect itself when input voltage or grid is
abnormal until the anomaly is removed and the MV Station can operate normally.
When the DC voltage of the PV array exceeds the max. DC voltage, MV Station will stop
operating, send warning signal and display the fault type on the LCD screen.
MV Station can detect the abnormal voltage and respond quickly.
When the MV Station AC output voltage exceeds the permissible range, MV Station will stop
feeding the grid, send warning signal and display the fault type on the LCD screen.
MV Station can detect the abnormal voltage and respond quickly.
When the grid frequency exceeds the permissible range, MV Station will stop feeding the
grid, send warning signal and display the fault type on the LCD screen.
MV Station can detect the abnormal frequency and respond quickly.
Islanding is a condition that can occur if the utility grid is disconnected while the MV Station
is operating and the local load of the MV Station is similar to the present output power.
“Islanding” is a potential threaten to devices and operators.
• In the event of grid outage, if the MV Station still feeds power to the public grid, death or
injury may occur to the maintainers during maintenance.
• In the event of grid fault, if the MV Station still feeds power to the public grid, a surge
current may occur and damage devices once the grid resumes.
In anti-islanding protection state, high voltage is still present. Disconnect the main
switch and wait the device to discharge completely before testing or maintenance.
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When the PV array output power exceeds the MV Station permissible maximum input power,
MV Station will limit the power yield at maximum AC power point. If the temperature
exceeds the permissible value, MV Station will automatically stop operating unless the
condition resumes normal.
The grounding cables are equipped with the leakage current sensor. When the leakage
current is detected to exceed the setting value, system will send instruction to stop the
module and display the fault type on the LCD screen.
IGBT modules inside the MV Station uses thermal sensor with high-precision to monitor the
real-time module temperature. Once the module temperature is detected to be high, DSP
will send direction to stop the MV Station or derate the output.
The MV Station is equipped with high-precision thermal sensor to monitor the internal
temperature of the MV Station. Once the over-temperature is detected, the DSP will send an
instruction to stop the MV Station and keep safe operation.
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Lethal voltages are present inside the MV Station when a fault occurs.
• Do not perform any troubleshooting other than that specified in this manual.
If the field work needs to replace the components with products from other
manufacturer or with different model number, a prior analysis and confirmation by
Sungrow is needed.
Failure to follow this procedure may lead to physical injury or death and void all
warranty from Sungrow.
If any power output anomaly is detected, check the following items before contacting
Sungrow.
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If there is any questions or doubts that are not covered by this manual, contact us.
With the following information provided, Sungrow shall diagnose and solve the problem
more easily:
• Manufacturer, model, and configuration of the PV arrays and upstream & downstream
combiner devices connected to the MV Station
The fault information of the inverter can be viewed on the home page of the LCD screen.
Specifically, refer to the chapter "9.10 Checking Present Fault Information "
Fault severities of the inverter are defined as follows:
• Major: The MV Station shuts down and stops feeding power into the grid.
• Minor: Some components are faulty, but the MV Station can still feed power to the grid.
• Warning: Functions of the MV Station are normal, but the output power drops due to
external factors.
The fault severity of fault names and their corresponding solutions are shown in the
following table.
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Fault Fault
Explanation Measures
name severity
1. Check whether the AC/DC side of the
module is short-circuited.
2. Check whether the grid is normal.
3. Check whether the appearances of
modules inside the inverter are normal.
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Explanation Measures
name severity
1. Check the grid voltage, and inspect
whether the grid voltage harmonic is
normal.
Faults occur due
2. Check whether the fans operate
Temp to excessively
normally.
control high temperature Major
3. Check the AC filtering system, and
cabinet flt inside the control
inspect whether the AC filter capacitor is
cabinet.
damaged, for example, cracked. Check
whether the 3-phase current of the
capacitor is in balance when necessary.
1. Check, in the Stop mode, whether the
DC voltage displayed on the LCD is
The DC input consistent with the voltage actually
Vdc-Low voltage is Major measured.
excessively low. 2. In the event of inconsistency, check
whether the circuits on the DC side are
short-circuited or connected incorrectly.
Bus The DC bus
undervol- voltage is Major Refer to the measures for "Vdc-Low".
tage excessively low.
1. Check whether the DC side of the
module is short-circuited, the input
Neutral point voltage falls beyond the permissible
V- potential shifting range, and the grid voltage is normal.
midpoint occurs on the DC Major 2. Check the history fault screen of the
offset side of the LCD to ensure whether faults such as DC
module. overvoltage/undervoltage, PDP, and AC
overcurrent exist at the same time. If so,
refer to the corresponding measures.
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Fault Fault
Explanation Measures
name severity
1. Ensure the ambient temperature.
Check, with a thermodetector, whether
The fault occurs
the present ambient temperature is within
when the
the permissible range of the module.
temperature at
2. Check that the air inlets of the MV
Temp-flt the air inlet is Major
Station are not obstructed. Replace the
higher than the
filters when necessary.
protective
threshold. 3. Check, in the Stop mode, whether fans
inside the module are clogged by foreign
materials.
DC The temperature
cabinet in the DC cabinet
Major Refer to the measures for "Temp-flt".
over- is excessively
temp high.
1. Tap "Set-parameters" -> "Pro-
parameters" on the LCD to check
whether the protection parameter is in
compliance with the local standards and
The grid voltage regulations.
is higher than the 2. Disconnect the AC switches, and
Vac-high Major
set protective check whether the actual grid voltage is
threshold. within the normal range.
3. Check, in the Stop mode, whether the
grid voltage displayed on the LCD is
consistent with the voltage actually
measured.
The grid voltage
is lower than the
Vac-low Major Refer to the measures for "Vac-high".
set protective
threshold.
1. Tap "Set-parameters" -> "Pro-
parameters" on the LCD to check
whether the Protection parameter is in
The grid
compliance with the local standards and
F-fault frequency is Major
regulations.
abnormal.
2. Check, in the Stop mode, whether the
grid frequency displayed on the LCD is
consistent with the actual grid frequency.
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Fault Fault
Explanation Measures
name severity
Grid blackout
1. Check whether the grid is normal.
occurs or AC
2. Check whether power outage occurs
lsland/No transient voltage
Major on the AC side.
grid exceeds the
3. Check whether the AC circuit breakers
protective
of the module are connected.
threshold.
1. Check whether the control switches of
both the internal and external power
supply are in the ON or OFF positions.
If all switches are in the ON position,
Ctrol The control disconnect a switch.
power power supply is Major If all switches are in the OFF position,
supply flt abnormal. connect a switch.
2. Check whether the internal and
external power supply terminals are loose
or poorly contacted. Fasten the terminals
when necessary.
Check, in the Stop mode, whether the
The fault of DC
Vdc- DC voltage displayed on the LCD is
voltage sampling Major
samp-flt consistent with the voltage actually
occurs.
measured.
Check whether the grid is normal, for
Soft start- Failed to start the
Major example, whether the grid harmonic and
flt inverter.
grid voltage are balanced.
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Fault Fault
Explanation Measures
name severity
The state window of the SPD is as
follows:
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Fault Fault
Explanation Measures
name severity
Polarity on the
PV pol- Check whether the polarity on the DC of
DC input side is Major
rev the module is correct.
reserved.
Interior hardware Measure the DC voltage of the MV
Hardwar-
of the module is Major Station, to check whether short circuit
e-flt
faulty. occurs inside the MV Station.
1. Check whether the AC and DC cables
of the inverter are firmly in place.
AC current of the
2. Check the insulation of the cables for
lac-high inverter is Major
intactness.
excessively high.
3. Check whether the wiring terminals are
short-circuited to ground.
Overloa- Output overload
Major Refer to the measures for "lac-high".
d-pro occurs.
The sampling
1. Check whether the AC cables are
value of the AC
I damaged.
leakage currents
leakage- Major 2. If the LV side of the transformer is
exceeds the
pro connected in the Y type, ensure that the
protective
neutral point is unconnected.
threshold.
1. Check the air inlets.
2. Check whether the air outlets of the MV
The temperature
Station are obstructed by foreign
of modules inside
materials. Replace the filters when
PM-high the module room Major
necessary.
is excessively
high. 3. Check whether the fans function
normally during the operation of the MV
Station.
1. Check whether the grid voltage is
normal. Measure the grid voltage with a
multimeter, and check whether phase
Fan 1 or fan 2 loss occurs.
Fan1-flt/
inside the Major 2. Check whether the fans are normally
Fan2-flt
inverter is faulty. supplied with power. Measure the three-
phase power source with a multimeter to
ensure the nominal input voltage is 400
Vac.
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Fault Fault
Explanation Measures
name severity
1. Check the DC cables.
Check whether positive DC cables
connected to the ground are damaged.
Check whether the impedance to ground
of the DC cable is normal.
Gnd-flt Grounding fault. Major 2. Check the AC cables.
Check whether voltages to ground of all
the three phases are the same. In
addition, check whether SPDs on the
inverter side and transformer side are
damaged.
1. Check whether AC switches have
tripped.
AC
2. Check whether AC switches are
Switch flt/
The AC switches damaged.
AC Major
are faulty. 3. Check whether AC switches are
breaker
connected/disconnected normally.
flt
4. Check AC switches for conductivity
with a multimeter.
The temperature
Radiator of the heat sink Check whether the fans are normal. If the
over inside the Major fans are normal, check whether the air
temp inverter is ducts are obstructed.
excessively high.
DC fuse DC fuses are Refer to the measures for "DC fuse-
Major
flt abnormal. abnomal".
1. The negative pole of the MV Station is
DC grounding
not securely grounded.
GFDI pro protection is Major
2. Check whether the negative grounding
abnormal.
fuses blow.
AC fuse AC fuses are
Major Check the AC fuses.
flt abnormal.
Grid_V_
Grid voltage is Measure the grid voltage, and check
unbalan- Major
unbalanced. whether grid voltage unbalance exists.
ced
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Explanation Measures
name severity
Current2
Unbalan-
ced/ AC current Measure the grid voltage, to check
Major
Current3 unbalance whether phase loss occurs.
Unbalan-
ced
AC
AC switch is Connect the AC switch, after which the
switch Major
disconnected. alarm is cleared.
breaking
1. Check whether fans in the AC cabinet
The temperature function normally.
AC
in the AC cabinet 2. Check whether air inlets of the AC
cabinet
exceeds the Major cabinet are obstructed.
over-
protective 3. Check whether filters at the air inlets of
temp
threshold. the AC cabinet are dusty. Replace the
filters when necessary.
1. Check the insulation of AC cables.
Anti-PID power 2. Check AC SPD.
Anti-PID
supply is Minor 3. Check the neutral point on the LV side
power fit
abnormal. of the transformer and ensure it is not
grounded.
External power Measure the external power supply
External
supply of the MV voltage with a multimeter to check
power Minor
Station is whether the voltage is within the normal
supply
abnormal. range.
Check whether all the branch circuit
Circuit breakers
Branch breakers are closed, and check whether
on DC branch
breaker Minor the circuit breaker state displayed on the
circuits are
flt Run-Information screen of the LCD is "
abnormal.
ON/Closed ".
CT The three-phase
Check, via the LCD, whether the AC
Unbalan- grid current is Minor
three-phase current is in balance.
ced unbalanced.
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Fault Fault
Explanation Measures
name severity
Wait the capacitor to discharge
completely, and then remove the negative
grounding fuse. Check whether the fuse
has blown.
Ground Grounding fuse is
Minor If so, check whether the neutral point of
Fuse flt abnormal.
the transformer is unconnected, and
whether the neutral point of the PT/CT on
the LV side of the transformer is
grounded.
1. Check whether communication cables
Communication connected to the energy meter and
Meter- of the energy metering board are damaged.
Minor
com-flt meter is 2. Check whether communication
abnormal. terminals of the energy meter and
metering board are securely fastened.
DC fuses of the Check whether the DC fuse have blown.
DC fuse-
inverter are Minor If so, contact Sungrow and replace the
abnormal
abnormal. fuses.
Branch fuses of
Branch Refer to the measures for "DC fuse-
the inverter are Minor
Fuse flt abnomal".
abnormal.
1. Check whether insulation layers of
positive and negative DC cables to
ground are damaged.
The insulation
2. Check the insulation resistance to
RISO flt resistance is Minor
ground of AC three phases.
excessively low.
3. Check the connection of the neutral
point on LV side of the transformer to
ensure the neutral point is not grounded.
The active power Check, via the LCD, whether the
of the inverter is overfrequency derating function is
Freq shift adjusted enabled.
Warning
Watt adj according to the If the function is enabled, it indicates
change of grid overfrequency occurs during the
frequency. operation.
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Fault Fault
Explanation Measures
name severity
The reactive
power of the
Tap "Set-parameters" -> "Running
inverter is
Volt shift parameter" -> "Q-adjust switch" on the
adjusted Warning
Var adj LCD, to check whether the "Q-adjust
according to the
switch" is in the "QU mode".
change of grid
voltage.
When a grid fault
occurs, the
GFRT Check whether the grid voltage exceeds
inverter can ride Warning
Run the HVRT or LVRT threshold.
through the time
interval.
DC
breaker Refer to the measures for "Branch
DC switches of
flt/ breaker flt".
the inverter are Minor
DC Check whether the DC switch is
abnormal.
switch connected.
abnormal
The sampling
1. Check whether the AC cables are
value of the AC
I damaged.
leakage currents
leakage- Major 2. If the LV side of the transformer is
exceeds the
pro connected in the Y type, ensure that the
protective
neutral point is unconnected.
threshold.
If the following fault occurs, immediately contact Sungrow Service. (referred to as "Sungrow"
hereinafter).
Fault
Fault name Explanation Measures
severity
The transmission of
Carrier
carrier communication Major Contact Sungrow.
synch flt
signals is abnormal.
Drive board Interior drive board of
Major Contact Sungrow.
fault the inverter is faulty.
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Fault
Fault name Explanation Measures
severity
Internal
Com-Failure communication of the Major Contact Sungrow.
inverter is abnormal
Addresses of the
Encoding
interior modules are Major Contact Sungrow.
repeat
repeated.
Backfeed Reverse charging
Major Contact Sungrow.
Supply fault device is out of service.
The communication of
the tributary board
IDM-com-flt Minor Contact Sungrow.
inside the inverter is
abnormal.
DC Sensor- DC sensors of the
Minor Contact Sungrow.
err inverter are abnormal.
Branch fwd- Branch forward current
Minor Contact Sungrow.
Idc-high is excessively high.
Branch rev- Branch reverse current
Minor Contact Sungrow.
ldc-high is excessively high.
The communication of
the temperature &
T&H-com-flt Minor Contact Sungrow.
humidity board is
abnormal.
The communication
between control board
DSP-com-flt and metering board Minor Contact Sungrow.
inside the inverter is
abnormal.
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Note: For more troubleshooting information of the MV transformer, refer to the enclosed
manual.
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12 Routine Maintenance
Due to the effect of ambient temperature, humidity, dust and vibration, the MV Station and
the internal components will age and wear. To ensure the system safety and maintain the
efficiency of the MV Station, it is necessary to carry out routine and periodic maintenance.
All measures, which can help the MV Station in good working conditions, are within the
maintenance scope.
The minimum maintenance distance around the MV Station should be reserved at all times.
Only qualified personnel can perform the work described in this chapter.
Do not leave any screws, washers or other metallic parts inside the module to
avoid damages to the module.
Sand and moisture penetration may affect the performance of electric devices
inside the MV Station!
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• Disconnect the module from all the external connections and internal power supplies.
• Cover the adjacent electrical components with insulation cloth during operation.
12.2 Maintenance
12.2.1 Introduction
Maintain the MV Station and internal electric devices periodically to ensure the good
performance of the MV Station.
The maintenance interval described in this chapter is indicative only. The actual interval
depends on the on-site environment condition. If the MV Station is located in harsh
environment places, for example desert arrears, the maintenance interval shall be
shortened. Particularly, cleaning and anti-corrosion processing should be performed more
frequently.
If the MV Station is located in desert areas, it is advisable to check thoroughly the MV
Station inside and outside and clean completely after the sand storm.
Check the module fans inside the MV Station periodically and the fans on top of
the cabinet for abnormal operation and abnormal noise. If so, there may be dust
penetrating inside the module. Stop the module and clean the dust.
Wait at least 20 minutes after the module discharge completely. Before cleaning,
make sure, with multimeter, the module internal is discharged completely to avoid
electric shock.
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Before performing maintenance, remove the internal protective grid. Make sure to
reassembly the grid and fasten all the screws after the maintenance work.
Make sure all bolts are securely fixed.
• Off-load tap-changer
• Pressure gauge
• Bushings
• Welding seams
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Cable connection and • Check whether there is water leakage inside the MV
Station.
routing
• Check whether the power cable is firmly connected. If
necessary, refasten the cable with the torque specified
in this manual.
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The cleaning of the MV Station surrounding areas and the MV Station interior is important
for the maintenance of the MV Station.
Due to ambient temperature, humidity, dust and vibration, there may be dust deposition
inside the MV Station blocking the air entries and penetrating inside the MV Station internal
devices. This may cause damage to the internal devices of the MV Station, shorten the
service life, and reduce power yields.
During device normal operation, check and clean the device periodically to make sure the
internal devices are in a comparatively good condition to a certain degree.
The cleaning interval depends on the operation conditions of the MV Station, for example,
the weather condition and etc. it is necessary make sure the MV Station exterior and interior
areas are clean. If the operation conditions are severe, in desert area for instance, the
cleaning interval shall be every half a month or even shorter. The cleaning of the MV Station
inside devices and the air inlet and outlet shall be more frequent.
Use a vacuum cleaner instead of a broom to clean the dust inside the MV Station.
The vacuum cleaner can get power supply from the backup socket inside the
intelligent power distribution cabinet. For the marking of the backup socket, refer
to the circuit diagram inside the cabinet door of the intelligent power distribution
cabinet.
The foundation is designed with maintenance entry. Enter the foundation to check the
cleanness periodically. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the foundation if necessary.
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Brief Introduction
The air inlet is located at the top of the inverter. It is recommended to clean the air inlet
regularly, to avoid blocking. There are two types of air inlet design and the steps to clean
them are different. Please choose based on the product model.
Air Inlet Design 1
Unscrew the bolts fixing the top cover plate to remove the plate. Then, take down the filter
screen and clean it with a vacuum.
After finishing cleaning, mount back the filter screen and the cover plate.
Air Inlet Design 2
Unscrew the two M5 fixing bolts at the air inlet, and pull out the spring plungers at both ends.
Then, take down the filter screen and clean it.
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The M5 bolts removed when cleaning the filter screen for the first time do not
need to be fit back.
Brief Introduction
The lower air outlet is located at the lower part of the inverter. It is recommended to clean
the filter screen of the air outlet regularly.
Procedure
Unscrew the bolts at the bottom of the inverter, to remove the bottom plate. Remove the
filter screen, clean them, and reassemble them when they are dry. Replace the filter screen
if there is any damage.
Further Processing
After cleaning and replacement, reinstall the bottom plate and secure it with bolts.
If there is corrosion on the surface of the MV Station, clean it with abrasive paper or brush.
If the dust deposition is serious on the surface of the MV Station, use mop or big rag to clean
the surface of the MV Station. It is recommended to clean the top before cleaning the side.
Alternatively, clean it with or without water.
Check the functionality and state of the lock and hinge of the MV Station after the cleaning
work. Lubricate the lock and hinge if necessary.
The sealing strip is used to prevent the water penetrating insider the MV Station. Check it
carefully for damage. Replace the faulty lighting devices in time.
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Situation 2: smudginess on the surface & damage to the finishing coat that cannot
be cleaned
Situation 3: the undercoat is damaged and the primer is revealed
Maintenance and Operation Steps for Situation 1:
Materials:
• Cleaning cloth
• Water
Figure Step
1. Clean the smudginess on the surface by using a
cleaning cloth (or other cleaning tool) with water.
• Abrasive paper
• Cleaning cloth
• Water
• Alcohol
• Hairbrush
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Figure Step
• Abrasive paper
• Cleaning cloth
• Water
• Alcohol
• Zinc primer
• Hairbrush
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Figure Step
Check the protective paint on the module surface for peeling off. re-paint the MV
Station surface if necessary.
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If the field work needs to replace the components with products from other
manufacturer or with different model number, a prior analysis and confirmation by
Sungrow is needed.
Failure to follow this procedure may lead to physical injury or death and void all
warranty from Sungrow.
Only qualified technical persons who have fully understood the description in this
chapter can perform the operations in this chapter.
The fuse must be replaced with one of the same model and from the same
manufacturer.
Obtain the model from the marking on the fuse. Contact us if otherwise.
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Without our confirmation, do not replace the fuse with the one from another
manufacturers or of a different model.
Otherwise, Sungrow shall not be responsible for any possible personal injury or
property damage.
Step 1 Stop the MV Station via the stop instruction on the LCD screen.
Step 3 Disconnect the DC and AC side switches of the MV Station and auxiliary power supply
switches, and perform Step 4 about 20 minutes later when the capacitor inside the machine
discharges completely.
Step 4 Use a multimeter with a measuring range of 1500Vdc to check whether voltages of the
connection terminal on the DC side of the MV Station are zeros, where the voltages include
the voltage between the positive and negative poles, the positive to ground voltage, and the
negative to ground voltage.
Step 5 Open the left door with the key and remove the protective grid in the DC fuses area.
Step 6 Measure each DC input voltage by using the multimeter, and perform the next step after
ensuring the wiring terminal is completely voltage-free.
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On site, replace the fuse according to the fuse model. Two replacement schemes are
recommended:
Scheme 1: For the Holder Type
Descriptions Figure
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Descriptions Figure
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Input (DC)
Max. PV input voltage 1500 V
Min. PV input voltage / Startup input voltage 800V / 840 V
MPP voltage range 800 – 1300 V
No. of independent MPP inputs 4
32 / 36 / 44 / 48 / 56 (Max. 48 for floating
No. of DC inputs
system)
Max. PV input current 2 x 3508 A
Max. DC short-circuit current 2 x 10000 A
PV array configuration Negative grounding or floating
Output (AC)
AC output power 4950kVA @ 50 ℃
Max. inverter output current 2 x2600 A
Max. AC output current 143A
AC voltage range 20 kV – 35 kV
Nominal grid frequency / Grid frequency
50 Hz / 45 – 55 Hz, 60 Hz / 55 – 65 Hz
range
Harmonic (THD) < 3 % (at nominal power)
Power factor at nominal power / Adjustable
>0.99 / 0.8 leading – 0.8 lagging
power factor
Feed-in phases / AC connection 3 / 3-PE
Efficiency
Max. efficiency 99.0 %
European efficiency 98.7 %
Transformer
Transformer rated power 4950 kVA
Transformer max. power 4950 kVA
LV / MV voltage 0.55 kV / 0.55 kV / (20 – 35) kV
Transformer vector Dy11y11
Transformer cooling type ONAN (Oil-natural, air-natural)
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* If parameters marked with * are different from those on the nameplate, parameters on the
nameplate shall prevail.
Tighten the cable with proper torque shown below to prevent the poor contact, high contact
resistance, or fire caused by the looseness of cable lugs:
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The content of these documents is periodically checked and revised where necessary. Call
us or check our website www.sungrowpower.com for the latest information. No guarantee
is made for the completeness of these documents. Contact our company or distributors for
the latest version.
Guarantee or liability claims for damages of any kind are excluded if they are caused
• Install or operate the product without observing relevant safety regulations in the
deployment location
• Ignore the safety warnings or instructions contained in all documents relevant to the
product
The use of supplied software produced by Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. is subject to the
following conditions:
• Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for direct or indirect damages
arising from the use of Software. This also applies to the provision or non-provision of
support activities.
• Decompiling, decoding or destroying the original program, including Software and the
embedded software, is prohibited.
• Fault code/name
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